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Approved school budget close to target

By LEANNE AKIN

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The first priority for the Jackson County School System is to be a fiscally sound organization, and the budget approved June 21 by the Jackson County Board of Education puts the system another step closer to that sustainability.

Dr. April Howard, interim superintendent, said the system is moving in the right direction thanks to the committed efforts of its leadership team.

“We have an amazing team,” said Howard,who presented a proposed revision to the system’s organizational structure at the school board’s Friday retreat. She asked that it be given consideration for next year.

Communication is another area for focus, according to Howard. In addition to opening the lines of communication with teachers,

whom she calls very important stakeholders in the school system, with an end-of-school visit to build confidence in the plan to put the system on the right track, Howard said communicating to the community that things are getting better is important.

Ensuring student success remains the mission of the Jackson County School System.

“Our goals have not changed,” said Howard. “We are moving toward a balanced budget.”

Toward that end, the salary schedules for all personnel have been adjusted to reflect the calendar reduction days which are being used to trim spending. (See those schedules at ClickThePaper.com) In a called meeting held Friday afternoon, the board also approved a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax plan and additional personnel actions including transfers as staff is shifted with facility closures.

Notification provided for options on school choice for students of Jackson County

Parents/guardians who reside in Jackson County can request to have their children enrolled in a school within the district other than the one they are zoned to attend as long as the school meets certain criteria, according to the provisions of House Bill 251 (2009).

If students transfer to another school in compliance with the process established by the Jackson County School System, parents/guardians must assume all expenses and responsibilities related to the transportation of the students to and from the new school.

The district’s process for implement-

ing the school choice provisions is available for review in the main office at each school, in the Board of Education office and on the system’s web site at www. jackson.k12.ga.us. Questions or concerns should be directed to Student Information Systems Coordinator Miranda Storey or to Dr. April Howard, interim superintendent.

For the 2013-2014 school year, the following schools in the Jackson County School System may have available space for accepting approved transfers in one or more grade levels:

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Jefferson Freedom Festival is Saturday

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The new Jackson County EMS Station 3 was celebrated Friday as District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates was assisted by Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly in cutting the ribbon. Also on hand was Jackson County Manager Kevin Poe, Director of Emergency Services Steve Nichols, West Jackson Fire Chief Ben Stephens, Hoschton Clerk Ali Merk, contractor Keith Hayes of Keith Hayes Construction and Don Clerici of BM&K.

Blue sky for new EMS station opening

By LEANNE AKIN

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Controversy has stirred around the new EMS station in West Jackson almost since the new structure was envisioned, however on Friday, the sky was a clear bright blue for the official ribbon-cutting for the facility.

Personnel have already begun utilizing the facility, and on a recent morning, Paramedic Tyler Murphy and EMT Dennis Brookshire returned to station after picking up groceries to stock the refrigerator.

While both said they were pleased to be in the new facility — relocating from a residential space the county had been renting to house the crew but which left the units out in the elements –Brookshire acknowledged there was some community controversy over the amount of money which went into the project.

At the ribbon-cutting, District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates, the only commissioner present, said the project came in under budget and within the contract’s 290 days.

According to Yates, the contract price for the facility was $631,348 with the final cost for the facility at $624,982. Special Purpose

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Local Option Sales Tax dollars paid for the structure which meets guidelines for an essential services facility.

Tom Branch, who lives nearby, attended the brief ceremony.

“This is great for the community,” said Branch. “We are in a growing county and we’ve got to grow pubic safety services. We don’t want to be behind the eight ball when building starts back up.”

According to Director of Emergency Service Steve Nichols, six crew members are assigned to the station and two trucks will be located at the multi-functional facility. In the event of severe weather, people can be sheltered in the steel-reinforced structure.

“It’s nice that the county is seeing into the future,” said Nichols. “This building will be here in years to come. It is the perfect size for us.”

Controversy has surrounded the project even before any work began. The site selection was opposed by then-Commissioner and now Chairman Tom Crow nearly from the start. Although the location for the county’s EMS Station #3 had already been approved in a Nov. 7, 2011 meeting, Commissioner Crow still wanted the board to consider placing the station nearer to High-

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Site prep work at the location along Zion Church Road was included in the work E.R. Snell Contractor had been doing while the road rerouting project was under way.

County workers did additional work to ready the property off Lewis Braselton Parkway, some of which was donated to the county by Janice Braselton, for the new station.

Crow and Commissioner Dwain Smith delved into financial records and reports and questioned if some of the property acquired as a part of Zion Church Road realignment project really needed or did financial coding to the road project a means of securing property for a new EMS station in West Jackson.

In March during a commission session requested by several commissioners to clear the air about the steps which were taken to obtain the property for the station, Chairman Crow pointed to lack of transparency in expenditures.

He acknowledged while there may not have been illegalities, there were some red flags. Crow said he was concerned that the

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The Jefferson Freedom Festival will be from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, in downtown Jefferson, presented by the City of Jefferson and Main Street Jefferson.

Beth Laughinghouse of Main Street Jefferson said upwards of 3,000 people are expected to enjoy the offerings of the patriotic themed event.

“We have lots of new vendors this year and plenty of food,” said Laughinghouse.

Inflatables, children’s activities, face painting and games are planned and vendors will offer a variety of eats including barbecue, ice cream, hot dogs and hamburgers, pizza, boiled peanuts, funnel cakes and more.

There will also be arts and crafts and a dunking booth.

The Grains of Sand, an Athensbased group, is well known for beach, Motown and soul musical entertainment for the 1960s and 1970s with a collection of horns, will return to provide musical entertainment.

“The Jefferson Fire Department is in charge of fireworks and they like it to be really, really dark before they start,” said Laughinghouse. Fireworks will go off around 9:40 p.m.

Call 706-367-5714 for more information on the Freedom Festival.

Celebrate Braselton on July 4 Get ready to Celebrate Braselton with July 4 happenings from 4-9 p.m.

The Town of Braselton is hosting a festival in Braselton Park beginning at 4 p.m. The fun will include bungee jumping, train rides, crazy hair, sand art and more.

Some of the food and beverage items available will be shaved ice, popcorn, snow cones, funnel cakes, candy apples, ice cream, sundaes and shakes, smoothies and lemonade, cupcakes and cake pops, cotton candy and peanuts. You can also enjoy sausages, meatballs, corndogs and hot dogs as well as West African food and Papa John’s Pizza.

The Celebrate Braselton parade will get under way at 6 p.m. and entertainment by the Bourbon Cowboys will be provided in Braselton Park from 7-9 p.m.

The skies will light up with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

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lack of fiscal oversight would force the county to raise property taxes.

When the bids for the project estimated to be in excess of $600,000 were opened, Blue Frog Construction was the apparent low bidder, however, questions were raised about whether that company’s bid should have been disqualified at the bid opening. The county’s Request for Proposal process was reviewed by County Manager Kevin Poe and local contractors and subcontractors appeared before commissioners to stress the importance of local participation to the economy.

On May 21, 2012, the BOC voted to award the contract to Keith Hayes Construction of Jefferson, but work came to a halt when a temporary restraining order was granted in late November of 2012 in Jackson County Superior Court. Four individuals attempted to bring civil action against the county. Workers returned, however, after the attorney for the plaintiffs failed to appear for the hearing due to illness.

After the March commission meeting was held to, in the words of Commissioner Chas Hardy “to clear the air,” work has quietly continued on the station.

Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly, who assisted Yates in cutting the ribbon, commended the joint efforts which made the new station a reality. She said she was appreciative of the cooperation which is enhancing the public safety of West Jackson.

Local subcontractors included Gooch Plumbing and Electrical, Jefferson Heating and Air, Matthew Edwards, J&K Utilities and Kemp Glass, and more than $499,000 of the project amount was spent locally, according to construction manager Don Clerici of BM&K. Precision Planning served as architect of the 4,000-plus-square-foot prototype which will be used to build future EMS stations. The facility will serve West Jackson and is expandable for future med units and staff.

A backup EMS unit will be relocated to the station to put the truck and its medications into an enclosed area. The 7 acres of property provides additional land for other facilities.

The building has a combination kitchen and living area, an office, two bunkrooms with bathrooms and individual lockers, a public restroom facility, a laundry and storage room and an outdoor covered area for a grilling and dining space in addition to the large bay.

POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■■ A man advised police June 17 that his brother had used his name and identification when he was involved in an accident in April. The man said it was not the first time his brother, who does not have a license, has provided a false name to police.

■■ A domestic violence situation was reported June 17 at a Grand Hickory Drive location where a man and his girlfriend got into an argument that became physical. There was no physical sign of an altercation and differing statements were provided.

■■ Another motorist called to alert police to a possible intoxicated driver on Interstate 85 on June 24. Officer David Bohannon saw a Toyota Tundra unable to maintain its lane and learned the suspect vehicle also struck a guardrail.

The officer stopped the Tundra and smelled the odor of alcoholic beverages coming from the glassy-eyed driver who acknowledged he had struck a guardrail. He said he was following his GPS which was directing him from Atlanta back to Clemson, S.C. The driver refused a breath sample and was taken into custody on charges of duty upon striking a fixed object, failure to maintain lane in Barrow and Gwinnett counties and DUI. He was taken to the Gwinnett County Jail.

■■ Police responded to a health care supply store on Spout Springs Road after three 911 hangups

on June 20. A man who came in to pick up a breast pump returned to the store with the item and demanded money.

Insurance had paid for the item so the complainant declined to give the man money. The customer for whom the item was obtained was contacted and she said she know nothing about the incident. The complainant wanted documentation in case the man returned to harm him.

■■ A woman notified police June 24 that a man who contacted her on Facebook may be attempting to get her to change out counterfeit currency. The woman’s employee directed her to contact authorities.

■■ A driver reported her windshield was damaged by a rock thrown up from under a tractor pulling a low boy on Interstate 85 on June 20. The other driver confirmed the damage.

■■ A driver stopped on Interstate 85 on June 24 for speeding was also charged with a window tint violation as well as driving on a suspended license, obstruction, giving false name and date of birth, possession of a false ID, first degree forgery and identity fraud after Gwinnett County’s Rapid-ID check confirmed the driver was not who he said he was.

Robert Odom, who has 13 different aliases and eight different Social Security numbers, is also wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service on a weapons charge and by Philadelphia authorities for trespassing. His license is also suspended.

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This year’s deluge of rain has pushed off by nearly six months the completion date of the Ga. 347 widening between Interstate 985 and Ga. 211/Old Winder Highway.

The completion date has been moved to Jan. 10, 2016, from July 31, 2015, said Teri Pope, district spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Transportation.

“It seems as the contractor started work in October 2012, the rains began and have continued sporadically since then,” Pope said.

“Since this project is still in the early stages of construction doing grading and leveling, rains have greatly slowed the work,” she said.

“These heavy rains saturate soils and can impact earthwork for a week or more depending on sunshine.”

So far this year, 36.23 inches of rain has fallen in Gainesville, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. That’s compared to the average amount of 25.02 inches, leaving a more than 11-inch surplus of rain.

The first section to be completed is a new alignment of Ga. 347 between Spout Springs Road and Ga. 211, running in front of what will be the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton.

That work originally was set for an Oct. 31 completion but now will be finished April 12, 2014, or a nearly sixmonth delay, Pope said.

The 100-bed hospital, part of the Northeast Georgia Health System’s River Place campus, is slated for opening in the spring of 2015.

“As we understand it, construction delays should not affect the renaming of the road as scheduled in January 2015,” said Katie Crumley, spokeswoman for

■■ A female who was unable to maintain her lane while driving and had attempted to turn onto the exit ramp going the wrong direction was taken into custody for DUI (refusal) and disorderly under the influence on June 21.

■■ A fight call was reported at a Spout Springs Road location on June 23 and when police arrived, the complainant said a female who left without paying her bar tab left the parking lot driving recklessly, nearing running him over in her attempt to leave the area.

Jefferson Police ■■ A Jefferson man reported his vehicle was damaged June 11 while he was in the parking lot of Kroger.

■■ A vehicle was stopped for traveling 73 mph in a 55-mph zone on Damon Gause Parkway on June 20 and the officer smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver told police they could locate marijuana and the two smoking pipes she and her passengers had been using in the console. The 19-year-old driver was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a drug-related object and speeding. Her passengers called for a ride.

■■ A Cleveland resident turned himself in at the Jefferson Police Department June 20. He was wanted on a warrant from Habersham County

Hall County government.

Under protest from area residents, the Hall County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this year to change the name of Friendship Road, which runs along Ga. 347 between I-985 and Spout Springs, to Lanier Islands Parkway.

The stretch of Ga. 347 between Spout Springs and Ga. 211 also will be known as Lanier Islands Parkway.

Motorists might be pleased to learn that rain hasn’t deterred work on the western side of Ga. 347, which is being widened between I-985 and McEver Road.

The completion date for that project is still Nov. 30, 2014.

Crews “had base down on most of the project and (otherwise) were able to find places to work on the job and keep the project moving forward,” Pope said.

Spout Spring lane closures on tap Temporary lane closures are expected on Spout Springs Road throughout the week as part of its planned widening project.

The road will remain open to traffic, but there will be temporary lane closures through Friday between Interstate 985 and Thompson Mill Road as Wilmer Engineering workers collect asphalt samples as they begin pavement design for the project.

Plans call for Spout Springs, which is mostly two lanes, to be widened between Hog Mountain Road in Flowery Branch and Thompson Mill Road in Braselton.

According to Hall County’s 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the project could take place between 2018 and 2030.

In 2011, when the project was set as part of the 2040 plan, the estimated to-

and was transported to the Jackson County Jail.

■■ A driver stopped from speeding on Interstate 85 on June 21 was taken into custody for driving while license is suspended.

■■ Police located a man along I-85 who reportedly was attempting to jump into traffic just before 8 a.m. on June 19. The unemployed man said he traveled from out of state to assist his brother with a move. He had hoped to find employment because he was down on his luck but had nowhere to stay.

Major David Hill located a place for the man to stay in Athens and personally provided him with $100 for a room. The man was “let off in good health and feeling better about himself and possibly getting a new start,” said Officer Darren Mace’s report.

■■ An ATM card stolen from a vehicle parked on MLK Jr. Drive on June 9 was used at several locations including Kroger and Tabo’s.

■■ A 29-year-old with a methamphetamine problem was counseled by law enforcement about getting help after a criminal trespass complaint was filed by a relative. The suspect’s probation officer was contacted and he was released to another relative.

■■ A man who was been criminally trespassed from Pine Street Apartments as well as other Jefferson Housing properties was taken into custody June 18 after he was located under the influence at

tal cost was $44.8 million. The inflationadjusted estimate in that 12-year time frame is $58.3 million.

Transportation group seeks input A 10-member Gainesville transportation focus group held the fourth of five meetings last Thursday at the Fair Street Neighborhood Center.

Gainesville is seeking public input as it moves toward the August completion of a transportation master plan by Norcross firm Pond & Co. All the meetings are open to the public, including another one set for July 25, but the city also is planning a communitywide meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the Gainesville Civic Center, located at 830 Green St. All the meetings will evolve, narrowing in scope and focus, as the master plan progresses toward its estimated completion in August, city traffic engineer Dee Taylor has said.

By the third community meeting, set for Aug. 1, residents will be able to view a community plan, including specific projects.

The final plan will go before the Gainesville City Council, but its last stop is with the Gainesville-Hall Metropolitan Planning Organization, the lead transportation planning agency for the area.

Eventually, MPO director Srikanth Yamala has said, the plan will wind its way to the MPO’s decision-making Policy Committee, with projects being integrated into the agency’s short-term Transportation Improvement Program and long-term Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

“And then, going forward, we would have to look at securing funding for those projects,” Yamala said.

Pine Street Apartments.

■■ A 2007 Range Rover trailer reported missing May 31 was recovered June 22 near the tennis courts and pool of Jefferson Walk subdivision. The top of the trailer had been cut to gain entry. The trailer had a flat tire and its license plate was missing. The trailer was returned to the owner.

■■ A Commerce man was arrested on disorderly conduct charges June 22 after complaints were filed of yelling and cursing at Taco Bell. The man was uncooperative when police entered the restaurant and told the officer he was disturbing his dinner and needed to leave. The smell of alcoholic beverages was prevalent. The man joined the officer outside after initially refusing. When he was told he would be pepper sprayed and taken to jail, he accompanied the officer and was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

■■ Two vehicles on Greystone Drive were entered June 20 and the owners reported items missing. One driver said $25, a $25 gift card from Dave & Buster’s and prescription medication including Lortabs were taken from her Ford Focus. Police checked with neighbors and found the owner of a Dodge pickup discovered his .38-caliber Smith & Wesson was taken by someone who entered his truck.

■■ A Wisteria Place resident reported someone took a bottle of prescription Hydrocodone

from the medicine cabinet on June 21.

■■ An electrical box at a Kissam Street apartment was pulled away from the building June 21. The damage was inflicted by persons, including one who reportedly was given a post-dated check for a drug purchase by one of the persons at the scene when officers arrived. Georgia Power was notified about the damage.

■■ An employee of Bell’s who was sweeping outside on June 22 was threatened by a man with a knife. The man said he would kill the employee and his family but the employee did not respond and kept working. There were witnesses to the threat made by the white male suspect who fled on foot. Police were unable to locate the man but have a warrant for a suspect.

■■ A Church Street resident notified police June 23 after seeing three children playing in the roadway with what appeared to be BB guns.

Police talked with a parent who was unaware the children were in the road.

She was unsure if they had BB guns or play guns.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■■ Two people at Holiday Cemetery Road address were involved in a June 5 dispute over a chair.

One of the parties was intoxicated, the other was obstinate, reports show.

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DDA welcomes businesses

By LEANNE AKIN

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Two businesses celebrated a traditional ribbon-cutting in downtown Braselton recently. The Braselton Downtown Development Authority hosted the ceremonies.

Braselton Gallery and Elements A Day Spa were celebrated as Downtown Director Amy Pinnell and the Downtown Development Authority followed through on plans to recognize and officially welcome businesses which locate in the DDA area. Pinnell is also hosting a monthly Breakfast in Braselton to help network businesses and share information and ideas.

The Braselton Gallery is located at 36 Frances St., in historic downtown, is just a quarter-mile east of I-85.

Braselton Gallery features folk art and fine art including; decorative and functional pottery, oil and acrylic paintings, graphite drawings, knitted items, alpaca and mohair yarn, beaded bracelets and necklaces, custom handmade wood jewelry and keepsake boxes, mirrors, stained glass panels and ornaments, metal sculpture, painted gourds, photography, custom wood furniture, yard art, Americana art and wooden American flags and many other art pieces.

For the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a number of the artists whose work is spotlight at Braselton Gallery, including

Jen Dick whose Jewels by Jen can be seen at the gallery and at www.jewelsbyjen.net Braselton Gallery, owned

by Debra Swantek, also offers matting and framing services. For additional information, visit www.braseltongallery.com, email Debra@BraseltonGallery. com or telephone 678-9608977.

The staff of Elements A Day Spa will host a customer appreciation party on June 29 with music, food and door prizes.

Elements is a Day Spa located on Brassie Lane in historic downtown. The spa offers affordable facials and massages to help promote health and wellness in mind, body and soul. The one hour Classic Facial or one hour Swedish Massage is a specialty treat. Gift certificates and gift baskets are for sale.

The spa also offers deep tissue massage, chair massage, anti-aging facials and much more.

Owner Cheri Winham Huff will be celebrating Saturday, June 29, with a customer appreciation party from 6-8 p.m.

“The staff wants to say ‘Thank you’,” said Huff, who will have horse d’oeuvres, drinks, music and door prizes for the special event.

Contact Elements at 770871-1014 or drop by Braselton Councilwoman Peggy Slappey cut each ceremonial ribbon and said,

“We are delighted with these new businesses in our downtown, and we pledge to be a good partner toward their success.”

DDA plans for St. Patrick’s Day 5K for Town Green The Braselton Downtown Development Authority budget for the coming year which was approved during yesterday’s called meeting anticipates the Town of Braselton becoming a Main Street city.

Peggy Kriegel, who is chairing the Town Green Project committee, is excited about the possibilities for a 5K road race the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day to tie in the “green” theme. The event would be March 15, 2014.

She recommends teaming up with Runner’s Fit of Flowery Branch to handle race operations. A $250 deposit secured the date with Runner’s Fit. Sponsorships will be sought to cover the event costs so that the entry fees for runners will generate the $1,000 to $1,500 profit which the organizers are targeting.

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Members of the DDA and Councilwoman Peggy Slappey helped cut the ribbon at Braselton Galley, left, and Elements A Day Spa. See ClickThePaper.com

The DDA is hoping to raise money to go toward an item within the Town Green development.

The project calls for a signature trellis with a boardwalk over the water, an open lawn area for movies and concerts, amphitheater setting with another signature trellis and an ornamental fountain.

The Town Green is part of the town’s redevelopment plan that also includes streetscape enhancements and revitalization of the Bra-

selton Brothers store.

DDA member Robbie Bettis said she hoped if the DDA decided to sponsor a feature with water that it would not be something the citizens would be burdened with paying for in the future. Town Manager Jennifer Dees said there is currently no bill for city water usage but the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority would be responsible for those future operational expenses.

The town’s Economic Development budget will be

covering some of the DDA expenses such as a newsletter and three-quarters of Downtown Director Amy Pinnell’s salary. She is an employee of the town whose services are contracted with the DDA. Expenses for fundraising of $4,110 and marketing of $7,000 are included in the budget along with $1,500 for consultant fees.

The DDA budget is $35,010 for Fiscal Year ending 2014.

The new budget takes effect July 1.

Officers elected for Hoschton business group

The Hoschton Area Business Alliance (HBA) held their June monthly meeting this morning at the Country Inn & Suites in Braselton.

The agenda included regular meeting proceedings such as attendee introductions, new member spotlights, and a session of Leadership Learning presented by current HBA President, Chris Hoffman.

The meeting concluded with a vote for elected officers that will replace the current administration on July 1.

New officers elected were Andy Garrison from the Garrison Company as President, Don Adams with Premier Branded Specialties as Vice President, Kevin Walts with Hamilton State Bank as Treasurer and Shawna Anderson with Anderson Physical Therapy as Secretary.

The Hoschton Area Business Alliance serves as a platform for business profes-

sionals to connect as business owners, partner with surrounding communities, and grow individual businesses and as an organization.

Guests are welcome to attend the regular monthly meetings which take place on the third Tuesday of each month from 8-9 a.m. at the Country Inn & Suites in Braselton. Membership to this organization includes a business listing on the website, shared business information through facebook, networking and business promotional opportunities, as well as information on growing business and participation in community events.

For more information about the Hoschton Area Business Alliance (HBA), visit the website at www.officialhba.com and their facebook page, HBA Hoschton Business Alliance.

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CHURCH NEWS The community is invited to join The Church of Hoschton as they welcome The Gobers on Sunday night, June 30, beginning at 6 p.m. The Gobers,a family group based out of Winder, are on gospel radio nationwide.

They currently have four albums with Chapel Valley Records. The Church of Hoschton is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton beside the Hoschton Post Office. For more information, contact the Rev. Cory Sexton at the church office 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408. sss New Salem Baptist Church is the location of an “Achieving Financial Salvation” program being presented from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.

Foundations for Living, founded by Sande Bailey and Andrian Carver, is presenting the workshop with support from Community Bank & Trust, SunTrust, the law firm of Davison, Hopkins and Alexander and HUMANA insurance.

Learn steps to get out of debt and into a financially successful life, what happens before and after bankruptcy or foreclosure, how to rebuild your credit after hard times and how you can afford life insurance at any age.

A $10 donation covers the workshop and a meal following the event.

Call to reserve space for you and your church at 706424-8298. You can also email foundationsforliving@ymail. com New Salem Baptist Church is located at 787 New Salem Church Road in Jefferson.

The Chancel Choir of Winder First United Methodist Church will present Indivisible, a newly-composed patriotic musical by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse, on Sunday, June 23, in the sanctuary at 280 N. Broad St., in Winder, beginning at 7 p.m. This presentation is free and open to the community. Childcare will be provided. sss We want you! Come join the Lord’s Army for Vacation Bible School at Crossview Church, located at 1219 Highway 124 in Hoschton, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. through June 27.

Vacation Bible School is free to all who attend. Supper is provided and transportation is available upon request.

For more information, call Pat Veal at 678-425-9831. sss Giddy On Down to White Plains Baptist Church from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Sunday, July 7, through Wednesday, July

10, for four nights of Wild Western themed Vacation Bible School. Classes will be available for ages 2 through 12th grade. Join us for Super Saturday VBS registration on July 6, from noon until 2 p.m. with games, candy, moonwalk and much more. We are located at 3650 Highway 124 W., in Jefferson. Call 706-367-5650. We look forward to teaching your children about Jesus the four days. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church had welcomed new Pastor Marvin Mason and his family. He preached on June 23.

Primetimers Lunch and Bingo will be enjoyed at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, in the Fellowship Hall of Hoschton Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton, three blocks behind City Square. The church office number is 706-654-1422. sss Union Baptist Church in Winder, which has a deaf ministry, is offering a Sign Language Class starting from 6-7:30 p.m. on June 26. The book for the class, Signing Illustrated : The Complete Learning Guide by Mickey Flordin, is available for $18 from Barnes & Noble.

Participants are responsible for buying their own book but, otherwise, there is no fee for the class.

Union Baptist Church is located on Union Baptist Church Road off Rockwell Church Road and Highway 11 in Winder. Visit www.unionbaptistwinder.org or call 770867-7273. Call the church office to sign up because space is limited. sss Macedonia Community Baptist Church will host its fourth annual “God & Country Night” starting at 6 p.m. on June 30. The night of celebration of worship will feature as special guests, Tommy Fountain of Fountain of Joy Ministries, in concert with music. Fountain is Associational Missionary for the Mulberry Baptist Association.

Also on the program will be Kasey McClure, making a return visit. A former stripper, she quit the industry and set up a nonprofit, 4Sarah, which works to assist women who want to leave the sex trade and adult entertainment industries.

Dr. Rusty Newman and Dr. Gerald Harris will also be speaking.

Hosting God & Country Night is Macedonia Community Baptist Church and Pastor Ray Newman, True North Church and Walnut Ford Baptist Church as a Georgia Citizens Action project. A love offering will be taken.

Macedonia Community Baptist Church is located at 5507 Highway 53 in Braselton.

Let’s celebrate our patriots Patriots are to be celebrated. This coming week we will celebrate the birth of our nation with family cookouts, fireworks and fanfare.

We usually do a great job with this celebraDr. Rusty Newman tion. Let’s take a minute The Pastor’s Pen to reflect on the patriots that gave us so much freedom to celebrate.

Freedom is truly not free and there is a cost that no man can know how to count completely before hand. Our freedoms came at a real cost to the patriot founders. These men put their fortunes, reputations, positions and lives on the line for an ideal – freedom from tyranny.

Christopher Gadsden was a patriot that put his life on the line for this nation. Like so many patriots before him, he personally paid for the success for the war efforts in 1776. He funded bridges for the successful evasion of the British forces. He provided verbiage to Sam Adams that was essential in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. He also commissioned the development of a famous flag “Don’t Tread on Me.” He was put to the test through imprisonment in the dungeon of the exchange house in Charleston. Ultimately he was considered too great a liability to keep in the dungeon because of the townspeople so he was sent to the Castillo de San Marcos prison in St. Augustine. He truly meant it when he said, “What I can do for my country, I am willing to do. “ This is the kind of patriotism we celebrate this week. Truth is we can celebrate a greater patriot every day that provided for us the greatest freedom from tyranny the world has ever known. That freedom is from the tyranny of sin and this patriot is Christ Jesus. He did indeed lay it all on the line for freedom. He risked everything and came up victorious over sin and death making it possible for us to live in his freedom. Jesus meant it when he said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.”

Dr. Rusty Newman is pastor for True North Church, and interim pastor at Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Hoschton. He can be reached at pastorrustyn@gmail. com

OBITUARIES Shirley E. Ashworth

Died June 23, 2013 Mrs. Shirley E. Ashworth, 65, of Auburn, died Sunday, June 23, 2013.

A native of Banks County, she was a former Sunday school teacher. She was previously employed by Hoschton Garment before working for Mitsubishi 14 years and later retiring from Hubard. She was preceded by her father, Dayton Brown, in 2010.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, David E. Ashworth; mother, Jewell Brown of Braselton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Ann Brown of Braselton and Freddie and Sara Brown of Colbert; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Larry Gaddis of Braselton; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Robbie Brown officiating.

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Dorothy Elizabeth Burgess

Died June 23, 2013 Dorothy Elizabeth Burgess, 87, of Winder, died Sunday, June 23, 2013.

During her life, she enjoyed arts and crafts, crossword puzzles and Dodgers baseball. She loved tea and sweets. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rhuland Edwin Burgess; and her parents, William and Blanch Frost Engle.

Survivors include her son, Randy Burgess of Oregon; daughters, Bonnie (Terry) Watkins of Texas, Dianne (John) Gillman of Buford, Karen Schultz of Braselton and Robynn of Duluth; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

The family received friends Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home in Winder and burial was held in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Bruce Fuller

Died June 21, 2013 Bruce “P.C.” Fuller, 60, of Beecher, Ill., formerly of Jefferson, died Friday, June 21, 2013.

Born in Beverly, Mass., he was a son of Mrs. Virginia Bullock and the late Clarence Bruce Fuller Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was member of Bethany United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his children, Crystal (Justin) Floyd and Stephanie Fuller, both of Hull, Skylar Fuller of Pendergrass and Daniel Fuller of Jefferson; companion, Beth Cellarius of Beecher, Ill.; mother and stepfather, Virginia and Robert Bullock of Jefferson; sister, Toyna Gaddis of Jefferson; brother, Alan Fuller of Jefferson; grandchildren, Justine Floyd, Kaitlyn Fuller, Thomas Fuller and Emmanuel Fuller; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray and the Rev. Jason Hollis officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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Bertha Jacks

Died June 25, 2013 Bertha Jacks, 72, of Baldwin, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-6540966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

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D.J. Jacks

Died June 19, 2013 Donnie “D.J.” Jacks, 57, of Winder and formerly of Oxford, Ala., died Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jackson Jacks.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Jacks; father,

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The funeral service was held Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ted Tedder officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder.

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W.A. Martin

Died June 21, 2013 Warren Albert “W.A.” Martin Sr., 68, of Talmo, died at his residence on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Fred Harold and Kathleen Justus Martin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Warren Albert Martin, Jr.; son-in-law, Mike Warren; siblings, Danny Ray Martin and Linda Sue Massey; and mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Lee Rowland and Mary Lee Parr Ledford.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Ledford Martin; children, Gwen (Craig) Puntervold and Angela Warren and fiancé Tony Carlyle, all of Talmo; siblings, Kenneth Martin of Athens, Summie Martin, Dennis Martin and Roger Martin, all of Talmo, and Marie Martin and Mildred Daniels, both of Cleveland; stepsister, Allison (Mark) Raeke of North Carolina; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Kubiak, Dawn (Andy) Booth, Samantha Martin and fiancé, Stew Sexton and Scott Martin; great-grandchildren, Glayde Kubiak and Joanna Martin; honorary grandchildren, Colby, McKenzie and Dakota Hart and Kayli Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 24, 2013, at Pond Fork Baptist Church in Talmo with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating.

Interment followed in the Martin Family Cemetery.

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Judy Hill Montgomery

Died June 24, 2013 Judy Hill Montgomery, 68, of Winder, died Monday, June 24, 2013.

She was preceded by her parents, Hubert and Elna Lyle Hill, and her sister, Shirley Kiley. She was a member of First Baptist Carl and retired from R&R Manufacturing as a payroll clerk.

Survivors include her husband, Danny Montgomery; sons and daughters-in-law, Byron and Melissa Montgomery of Statham and Bronson and Charity Montgomery of Winder; brother, Joe Hill of Bethlehem; sisters, Janice Kelley and Cindy Watson, both of Winder, and Sue Seabolt of Porterdale; and grandchildren, Tiffany, Noah, Evan, Stephanie and Taylor.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Anderson and the Rev. Dan Bremer officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Roger Eugene Pugh

Died June 18, 2013 Roger Eugene Pugh, 50, of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

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Donna Lynn Stewart

Died June 18, 2013 Donna Lynn Stewart, 58, of Braselton, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

Donna Lynn was a former employee of Bed Bath and Beyond. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stewart, parents, Leon and Frances Cox, grandparents, Arbra and Ava Blanchard, and brother, Donnie Cox. Survivors include her son, Jason Stewart of Braselton; daughter, Sheila Walker and Larry of Buford; brother, Allen Cox and Kay of Indiana; sisters, Lee Anne Cook of Winder, Linda Chambers of Pendergrass, Alecia Cole of Pendergrass and Lorraine Griffin and Jackie of Braselton; grandchildren Mackenzie Walker, Jordan Walker, Rylee Walker and Aubree Stewart.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 21, 2013, in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home. Interment was held at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery in Jefferson.

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David Marshal Watson

Died June 24, 2013 David Marshal Watson, 54, of Winder, died Monday, June 24, 2013.

During his life, he worked as vice president and general manager of CMC of Georgia.

He attended Bethlehem First Baptist Church. He loved to sing, golf, fish and cook in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Watson.

Survivors include his wife, Merry Watson; mother, Charlie Jo Watson of Winder; son, Parker (Ashley) Watson of Bethlehem; daughters, Anna (John) Humble of Hoschton and Emily

Watson of Winder; sisters, Marshia (Sammy) Hunter of Winder and Wendy (Bill) Parks of Dalton; grandchildren, Mitchell, Marshal and Meredith Humble; niece, Dana (Michael) House; and nephew, Gabe (Laurie) Hunter.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Burial followed in the Carl Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rally Foundation (rallyfoundation.org) in honor of Brooks House, 5775, Glenridge Drive, Building B, Suite 370, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

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Carlton F. Wheeler

Died June 20, 2013 Carlton F. Wheeler, 86, of Jefferson, died Thursday, June 20, 2013.

Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Jim and Tiny Whitlock Wheeler.

He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Wheeler retired from Oxford of Commerce as a mechanic with many years of service. He was a member of Academy Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Merle Ola Smith Wheeler, and a son, Larry Franklin Wheeler.

Survivors include his grandson, Greg Wheeler of Birmingham, Ala.; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. Interment followed in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce.

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Volunteers help iServe divide food items purchased from the Food Pantry of Northeast Georgia which are made available monthly to Jackson Countians outside the Pendergrass Flea Market. For next year, a second monthly distribution in the eastern side of the county is being planned.

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The third Tuesday of every month about 50 people spend their morning unloading, sorting and boxing up a semi-truck full of food in the parking lot of the Pendergrass Flea Market.

While they worked, a line of people began to snake its way around the lot, a line that totaled almost 300 people in May. Once a month, iServe Ministry provides food to those in need in Jackson County. The tractor-trailer full of food, which is purchased through the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, is enough to provide one box of food to 500 families. Each month, the turnout increases. However to date, they have not had 500 turn out, so each family receives extra supplies.

“They get an entirely full grocery cart, we have to give out all out so they get double,” said Jeff Grant, one of the founders of iServe.

The monthly giveaways are sponsored by different organizations and individuals in the community.

The May 21 giveaway was sponsored by Arbor Pointe Church, which plans to sponsor four giveaways a year.

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ond food truck will be somewhere in the Commerce area.

“A lot of these people drive from Commerce to here,” said Jeff Grant. “For someone to wake up and be in line to get food at 5 a.m. – it’s sad.”

The food given out varies each month. Once the truck is opened, the food is inventoried and Jeff divides it so that each person receives a fair share. Volunteers unload the truck and place pallets of food near tables that serve as an assembly line.

Once all the food is unloaded, boxes are passed along the table and filled. On May 21, each family received fruit juice, crackers, cheese, cereal, chicken, sausage, fruit and vegetables among other items. The boxes are then loaded into shopping carts and volunteers walk them to the cars of families receiving the donations.

“Because we have the same volunteers, it runs very smoothly,” said Jeff Grant.

Any family in need in Jackson County is welcome.

They simply have to sign a form stating their income as they wait in line.

The next giveaway will be Tuesday, July 16. Gates open at 7 a.m., and food is handed out starting at 8 a.m.

Anyone interested in volunteering or sponsoring a food truck should contact Sherry Grant at 706-3673704.

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Getting older as the world gets younger If you’re reading this on Sunday, it was on this date in 1960 that my mother survived a troubled delivery and a fine doctor named Thomas Harris lifted me out and handed me to a waiting nurse.

I don’t know if Dr. Tom Harris is still around, but I owe him a debt of gratitude.

I pretty much owe him my life. My mama sure thought so, that’s why his name is now mine.

My arrival to the outside world was not easy and there were times during that experience that they thought both my mother and her baby boy might not survive.

I did, and I’m here to write about it.

Not really the delivery and such, but a little glimpse of what has happened in the 19,357 days that have followed.

The good news is that 53 is not as old as it used to be.

When I was born, the life expectancy was 69.8 years.

Think about it; without a little modern science, I would be on the countdown to 16 years left.

They now predict the average person will live 78.3 years.

I recently went for my physical. The news was not as good as it could be. I don’t have a catastrophic illness; I just like to eat too much.

But eating too much can kill you. If I want to make it to 78.3, I better make some changes in a hurry.

I tolerated turning 50 reasonably well. I’m trying not to let 53 bother me too much.

I’ve now reached the point that people like doctors and airline pilots are younger than me. I used to be bothered by that, but I’ve come around on that issue. I still get a little nervous when the pilot looks like his mama drove him to the airport.

During the past few years, I’ve reconnected with several of my high school

Harris Blackwood friends through Facebook.

Some of them already have grandchildren and post pictures of them. I’d probably do the same thing if I had any.

I have a few male friends who are around my age who have a second family. They have pictures of themselves taking their kids under the age of 10 to soccer games and such.

First of all, I really didn’t understand the whole idea of soccer until my little girl, now 22, came along. If I’m going to a soccer game, it will be as somebody’s granddaddy. You can leave early if you’re a grandparent.

I now realize there are limitations on what a 53-year-old, out-of-shape body can do. If I attempt anything strenuous today, my body tells me about it tomorrow. I have a close personal relationship with a bottle of Aleve.

In some ways, I am a lot like my parents. Sometimes, a stream of words comes out of my mouth and I think that I sound like them.

At the same time, I am computer savvy and can identify an artist from just about every genre of music.

I do occasionally hear a name or see somebody on TV and say, “Is that somebody?”

The first 53 years have been pretty good and have gone far too fast. I’m sure the remaining time on the planet will go just as fast, if not faster. I don’t know if I’m ready, but here they come.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

I’ve now reached the point that people like doctors and airline pilots are younger than me. ... I still get a little nervous when the pilot looks like his mama drove him to the airport.

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You can’t beat small-town life Around the corner, out in the country where we live, is a hardware store owned by a guy I have known since the day I was born.

Our bassinets were next to each other in the hospital nursery.

Down the road a piece is a dairy co-owned by a guy whose bassinet was on the other side of mine in the nursery. When I need a helping hand with a lawn mower stuck in the thicket, or a pasture that needs bush hogging, I call that guy and he is Jerry-on-the-spot to help.

Tink is somewhat amazed by small-town living and the perks that come with it. He came in from the hardware store one day, a place he has come to love because we simply sign for what we buy, then pay for it at the first of the month.

He shook his head. “When I checked out, she laughed and said, ‘She’s writing about your family now!’”

He likes this kind of friendliness and familiarity.

Of course, she knows that because every Tuesday when the newspaper arrives, the ladies at the hard-

Ronda Rich ware store pass around my column and discuss it.

Then, they never fail to comment when I drag in, my hair in a messy ponytail and my face smudged with dirt from some garden project.

At the Farmers Exchange, where we were purchasing horse feed and other farm needs, the manager said, “Why don’t we just open an account for you?”

There was no credit check, no extensive form to fill out, just a paper signed that said we would pay. The manager said, “I know you will anyway. I know you and I know your family.”

Then he grinned and winked. “But if you don’t, we’ll just charge it over to Rodney.”

In big cities, they tend not to trust on a handshake and your family name.

Living in the small town where I was born, raised, educated and, Lord willing, will die and be lowered beneath six feet of my beloved soil, is an archive of my life. It is a collection of the people and places that have taken me to other places and other people. No one, I believe, is self-made.

We are all made by the efforts of many and, without question, I am a creation of those who believed in me, prayed for me and, on occasion, made me answer for my failings and shortcomings.

“Right there,” I will point out, “is where the radio station was where I had my first job. I had a radio show called ‘Rendezvous with Ronda’ on weekends.”

There are many landmarks throughout the town that chronicle my life in periods that are divided between before I left to find myself and the time I returned home to reclaim my heart. But it isn’t the buildings or the pieces of ground that mean the most.

It is the people, the ones who have loved me through the ups and downs and turn arounds.

There’s Erin at the bank, across the street from the hardware store, the sight of whom I shall never forget on that hot summer’s night.

Our beloved Charlie Horse was stricken with colic and as the vet and I battled against it while Tink was out of town, she showed up in her business clothes and said, “I can’t let you go through this by yourself.”

When we had to cross the creek to take him to the barn, she pulled up the legs of her dress pants and waded across.

And that woman at the hardware store who teased Tink about his family?

That’s Miss Hazel. While her son and I shared the nursery, she and Mama shared a hospital room.

You can’t buy history like this. You can’t earn it, either. You just have to thank the good Lord for giving you the gift of a smalltown family.

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

Flying cars are right on schedule Not that I watched it, but in the 1989 tear-jerking melodrama “Back to the Future II,” the film “predicted” that we’d have flying cars in 2015.

For those of you keeping track at home, it’s 2013 now.

Before you scoff, consider this: “Terrafugia has announced its Transition design, which is part sedan, part private jet with two seats, four wheels and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car, will be on sale in less than two years.”

Pardon my math, but 2013 + 2 = 2015.

Yes, a flying car is scheduled to be on sale to consumers in two years.

First, they made blankets with sleeves. And now this!

According to the Terrafugia website, the Massachusetts-based firm has also unveiled plans for a TF-X model that will be small enough to fit in a garage, and won’t need a runway to take off. The TF-X will be a street-legal, plug-in hybrid car that has collapsible wings, retractable propellers and will be capable of driving and fly-

Len Robbins ing on its own in case of an emergency.

Terrafugia also claims that the TF-X ...

■■ will only take an average driver no more than five hours to learn how to operate (48 hours in Alabama).

■■ will have a backup full-vehicle parachute system which can be activated by the operator in an emergency if the operator believes the TF-X to be incapable of auto-landing.

■■ will carry four people in car-like comfort, and have a nonstop flight range of at least 500 miles.

■■ will be able to takeoff vertically.

But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The TF-X isn’t expected to be available to the public until 2021, at the earliest. Meanwhile, we’ll have to wait 730 days for the Transition, which can be reserved now for a mere $279,000.

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The Terrafugia website shows a video of a Transition coming out of a residential garage and taking off after the wings are expanded at the touch of a button. The two-seater can reach maximum flight speeds of up to 115 mph, and takes premium unleaded gasoline.

The FAA has already classified the Transition as a light-sport aircraft, meaning drivers won’t need a pilot’s license, only FAA certification in this category. That certification takes about 20 hours, from what I’ve read.

Basically, the TF-X looks like more of a flying car we have seen in science fiction movies, while the Transition is a small plane that you can also drive into your carport.

So in about two years, we’re going to have flying cars. In about 10 years, we may have flying cars that won’t even need a runway.

You’ll just fly out of your driveway like a helicopter, then zoom forward to your destination.

How are we, as a society, going to deal with flying cars when 75 percent of our driving population doesn’t

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know how to use a turn signal? Will there be highways in the sky or will we just fly around willy-nilly wherever we want? I understand the manufacturers claim most everything will be automated on these flying machines, but if there is a possibility for human error, I’m sure we’ll exploit it to its fullest extent.

Think of the infrastructure that will need to be created, or abandoned.

“The Jetsons” just flew their flying car right up to their balcony/garage, then George Jetson folded up his car in a briefcase when he went to work.

That car-into-briefcase technology, though, won’t be available until at least 2062, according to “The Jetsons.” On that program, George Jetson’s work week was three hours a day, three days a week.

I can’t wait until 2062 for that to become a reality. C’mon, nerds, I need a flying car and a nine-hour work week — now!

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

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School year report card: Room for improvement Commentary by Eric Wearne Winston Churchill is credited with saying, “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”

Reflecting on the school year as it draws to a close, it’s clear that Georgia isn’t moving from “one failure to another.” There is some success, and there certainly is no lack of enthusiasm over school issues.

While it’s impossible to capture everything that happened in Georgia over the past school year, there are some highlights.

First, the obvious: Voters approved a constitutional amendment last fall, and so Georgia (again) has a statewide commission which may approve charter schools. While it has not set up any schools yet, the commission may provide some competition within the context of what is really a highly regulated government market. Absent the commission, seven new charter schools opened this year, three of which were startups.

One of those new startup schools, Latin Academy Charter School, is a middle school chartered by Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and located in the Anderson Park neighborhood of Atlanta. State- and system-level CRCT scores are not available yet, but Latin Academy has been successful in its first year so far (Latin Academy’s year actually continues for a week past most other schools). It saw 97 percent of scholars meet or exceed standards in reading and 78 percent in math. Both are great improvements for Latin Academy’s students and above the APS average for sixthgraders in 2011-12.

The average rank of Latin Academy scholars improved by 15 percentile points on the norm-referenced NWEA MAP test over the course of the school year. On this test, Latin scholars started the year, on average, ranked at about the bottom third nationally.

They have finished the year – their first and only year at Latin Academy – at nearly the national average. Given a new choice, many parents have chosen Latin Academy, and their students are already showing new levels of success.

Second: the Common Core State Standards continue their long march toward implementation. Teachers are working with the standards already. But the Common Core rollout is far from complete. Some issues that will have to be addressed in the near future include: • The new tests (Georgia’s versions of the new tests are scheduled to start in 2014-15).

This will entail changes to Georgia’s existing testing schedules, changes to instructional calendars and other logistical issues; • More data. These new tests will also gen-

erate new data, and states (and parents) need to be aware of how students’ privacy will be protected; • New territory. The new reading lists for English include much more nonfiction; it will be interesting to see how far states and school systems are willing to deviate from the suggested reading lists. This also includes new common subject areas, like the Next Generation Science Standards.

Third and finally – lest higher education be ignored – Georgia Tech made major national news recently when it announced its partnership with the private company Udacity to offer a $7,000 online graduate degree in computer science. In a traditional setting, the degree would cost approximately $40,000.

And, considering the quality of the institution and the value this particular degree is likely to have on graduates’ future earning potential, this seems an especially good deal for motivated students.

Forbes magazine described the idea as “the kind of disruption that the higher education industry has been expecting,” and calls it “a sonic boom rattling the windows in the offices of college administrators across the country.”

Other notable events of the past school year include the ongoing indictments in the CRCT cheating scandal, DeKalb County’s new school board and a (slowly) rising high school graduation rate.

As the school year closes, Georgia finds itself in an interesting place. Common Core is a national issue, but probably will not have a major impact on student achievement one way or the other in Georgia. The state finds itself on the cutting edge of some aspects of higher education. And while new charter schools are opening and have a new venue for approval, Georgia still trails some of our neighbors: Impressive projects like Tennessee’s Charter School Incubator are on our doorstep.

In working to improve Georgia’s educational landscape, it’s worth remembering another Churchill quote, made during a visit to his old school, Harrow: “This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never – in nothing, great or small, large or petty – never give in.”

Eric Wearne, assistant professor at Georgia Gwinnett College’s School of Education, is board chairman of Latin Academy Charter School and a Senior Fellow with the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. The Foundation is an independent, state-focused think tank that proposes market-oriented approaches to public policy to improve the lives of Georgians.

School news Derochers is Sharpton Scholarship recipient Jackson EMC recently awarded Alfred Samuel Derochers, an East Jackson County Comprehensive High School senior, a 2013 A.T. Sharpton Scholarship. Derochers was one of six recipients selected from nearly 300 applications.

Named after a former chairman of Jackson EMC’s board of directors, the scholarship program honors Mr.

Derochers

Sharpton’s commitment to education.

The son of John and Jennifer Derochers of Jefferson, Sam participated in Varsity Football, Soccer and Cross Country, the Academic Team and Beta Club. Derochers will attend Georgia Institute of Technology and major in Aerospace Engineering.

“This year’s winners participated in many organizations, held numerous academic accomplishments and honors, and we’re very proud of each of them.

These students embody Mr. Sharpton’s commitment to education,” said Randall Pugh, Jackson EMC president/CEO. The A.T. Sharpton Scholarship fund awarded six scholarships to Northeast Georgia students this year.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishments, standardized test scores, extra-curricular activities, personal biographies and letters of recommendation.

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Changes for GED test take effect in new year

By KATIE JUSTICE

For The Paper

Several changes are on the way for the General Education Development (GED) exam, which could impact local individuals planning or in the process of taking the exam.

The current GED test will be replaced by a new, restructured and computer-based test that will come into effect Jan. 2, 2014.

While the new test is making its way in, the old test will be completely ousted, leaving individuals who have only completed some sections of the current five-part exam, starting from scratch.

“At the end of the year, all previous tests expire,” said Debbie Killip, assistant to the Associate Vice President of Adult Education at Lanier Technical College. “We really urge you to come in and complete all sections of the test. Now is the time to do that, otherwise you’ll have to start over.”

According to Killip, there are currently thousands in Georgia who have not fully completed all sections of the GED test.

“The GED is their open door for their rest of their lives, whether that is school or a job,” said David Butler, who teaches a GED prep class through Lanier Tech’s Jefferson Branch. Those classes are offered in the annex of First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Volunteer opportunities are available for tutors, mentors and those who can provide transportation to students.

A new testing format will be unveiled in 2014. The test will be completely computer-based, although many testing sites are already moving the process online. In fact, Lanier Tech will have all its GED testing done on computer by the end of June.

The cost of the test, which is currently $160 for the entire test, which amounts to $32 a section, will remain the same at $160.

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life, naming them “Georgia Scholars.”

The Georgia Department of Education identified and selected 115 Georgia youth from which 16 are from Gwinnett. Three are graduates of Mill Creek High School. They are Kylie Balotin, Lauren Beard and Yong Lee. The Gwinnett seniors

However, since there is one fewer section, the cost of individual sections will increase to $40.

Other changes to the test include a restructuring and changing of content. The test currently consists of five individual sections: reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. The new test will be omit an individual writing section, and will instead incorporate writing into the other sections.

According to Killip, instead of a typical five paragraph essay, students will be asked to read and analyze materials in the literacy and social studies sections and provide a critical thinking based response.

The mathematics section will increase its algebra-based questions from 20-30 percent of the mathematics section to about 55 percent.

There will also be changes to the types of questions test takers encounter. Instead of all multiple choice questions, the new test will also feature short answer questions, fill-in-the-blank and technically enhanced items, which are questions that take advantage of the exam being completed on computers.

“The whole basis of changing the test is definitely to align it to the common core standards used throughout the country,” said Killip of the test, which is now more directly aligned with the requirements of a high school diploma.

Lanier Tech encourages students to begin the process of completing their GED exams as soon as possible.

Those interested in taking or finishing the GED exam are encouraged to reach out to Lanier Tech. In addition to providing a testing site, Lanier Tech also offers free, open-enrollment GED prep classes.

Contact David Butler at 770-531-6363 for information on the GED prep classes.

prehensive High School • Maysville Elementary School • North Jackson Elementary School • South Jackson Elementary School • West Jackson Intermediate School • West Jackson Primary School • West Jackson Middle School The amount of space available (if any) and the

were selected after participating in a competitive application process which began early in their senior year.

To be selected as a Georgia Scholar, a student must be a graduating high school senior who exhibits excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home. The Georgia Department of Education re-

grade levels will vary from school to school, and the principals and the central office personnel named above can provide more specific information.

Parents/guardians wishing to file a request for a within-system transfer must do so on or before July 25. Application forms are available at all schools, the Board of Education office, and on the system’s web site.

viewed the students’ SAT and ACT college entrance exam scores, Grade Point Average (GPA), credits earned, along with their extracurricular activities and leadership initiatives in their local communities.

For more on the Georgia Scholars Program, visit the Department of Education’s website at www.gadoe.org

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LeAnne Akin The Paper

Board of Education gets sneak peek at new JCCHS gym The new arena gym at Jackson County Comprehensive High School greets you with Panther eyes and teeth at its front entrance, and members of the Jackson County Board of Education and members of the system leadership team got an upclose, sneak peek during Friday’s BOE retreat.

The Panther Project includes the new gym, into which the bleachers were being installed Friday, and the fine arts facility, for which the official opening with ribbon-cutting was held in May.

Kendall S. Dutton of Bowen & Watson, the construction manager at risk, helped provide the tour for the school board and central office staff including interim superintendent Dr. April Howard.

Ground was broken for the Panther Project in April of 2012 and Jackson County School System Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Transportation Dennis Patrick is keeping on eye on the progress of the gym.

The project is on schedule and within budget, said Patrick at a recent BOE session.

Schools fulfill odyssey, place in world finals

By Lisa Laskey

Regional staff

C.W. Davis Middle School and World Language Academy students have completed quite the odyssey, placing among the top in the world at the Odyssey of the Mind 2013 World Finals in Michigan in May. Competing against 825 teams from around the globe, Davis Middle and WLA are now ranked second and third, in their respective divisions.

The purpose of Odyssey of the Mind is to provide creative problem-solving opportunities that foster original and divergent thinking; problems often have more than one solution.

“Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem solving experience that helps students develop their academic and social skills,” explained David Moody, WLA principal.

“They have to work collaboratively as a team to solve a problem and present it within the performance,” he said. “It certainly offers an exceptional match to the identified key 21st century skills needed for the future.”

WLA students collaborated to be awarded third, behind the teams from China and Poland, for their project “The email must go through.” Students’ task was to solve a problem about sending and receiving emails through a server system, complete with a SPAM filter and email attachments. Once the solution was determined, they then wrote a script and had to determine a creative, visual representation of the answer acted out in dramatic fashion.

Their coach, Aaron Turpin, who is the Hall County Board

of Education executive director of technology, said that the 4th and 5th grade students worked eight months on the problem. “It’s very much a type of engineering problem,” he said.

“We started the process starting with the network administrator with the Hall County Schools. They (the students) did research on their own (and) combined with interviews with network engineers.”

The WLA team’s visual representation, a gondolalike water wheel that would carry the emails along, took 10 weeks to build and was 4 feet across, said Turpin. The gathering of its parts included scouring yard sales for old bicycle tires and sprockets to give the wheel its power.

“They put a plastic coal cup container on top of a bike chain,” he said, “and cranked it up and dumped it into the server.” During its inaugural run, the water wheel failed miserably, dumping water everywhere.

Per the rules, Turpin was not allowed to intervene.

Analysis is team territory.

Coaches can facilitate students’ critical thinking but may not provide answers.

Davis Middle’s coach Kim Carroll is a local OM sage.

“I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” she said. It is her school that hosts the regional competition, and she volunteers her expertise to other coaches.

Carroll, whose team took second in its division, is uniquely qualified to facilitate her students’ whole-brain growth and the OM process.

Trained as an engineer and art teacher, she combines the best of both worlds. So, when she builds her teams each year, Carroll selects

“Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem solving experience that helps students develop their academic and social skills.”

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Above: The World Language Academy’s Odyssey of the Mind team’s project included a working waterwheel that visually represented the transmission of an email through various channels. Left: C.W. Davis Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind team’s balsa wood dragon’s hundreds of scales were hand-carved and attached by the students, netting them the competition’s coveted creativity award. members for their diversity, which can be both a blessing and a curse she said. Carroll wanted to make clear that a student does not have to be in the school’s gifted program for consideration.

“Design is very basic; it’s mostly execution. I look for one (student) that is very technical, an analytic.” And, a hands-on builder for sure, she said.

“I believe every child has their own special gifts; the trick is bringing them all together in a collaborative effort to create the best solution possible.”

Davis Middle’s, “Tumble Wood,” although second behind China, received higher final scores in three out of the four scoring categories, finishing only four points behind their competitor.

Their problem was to build a structure with high tensile strength. Creating a balsa wood dragon, as centerpiece, the project was ultimately able to withstand 865 pounds.

“While the team-built ramp, that the structure slid down on its way to be tested, was a required element,” explained Carroll, “the team went far and beyond the requirement in building a ramp that became a dragon tunnel 7-feet tall,” she said.

In addition to receiving a 98.67 in the spontaneous portion of the competition, the Davis team was one of only five selected for the Ranatra Rusca Creativity award, the highest award given in Odyssey of the Mind for creativity.

“It showed exceptional creativity in creating a ramp that was transformed into the shape of a 7-foot tall dragon that could actually walk and flap its wings,” said Carroll.

“The operating gears and scales were made completely of balsa wood.” The hundreds of wood scales were carved by hand, by the students.

“Talk about stress,” said Carroll. At the regional competition, the dragon structure broke and they thought they wouldn’t make it past that point.

“Each team member contributed to all areas in some way, all added into the writing of the skit and development of a theme,” said Carroll. The entire team helped in prop construction and design drawing while others painted. Each team member learned to delicately lift and place the weights during structure testing. In addition, each student and their family raised the funds to travel to the competition.

“We are very proud of our

OM team,” said Davis Principal Eddie Millwood. “It is amazing when you think that we have students competing against other students from literally around the world.

“The students are judged on their creativity and problem-solving skills and these are true 21st century skills that will serve the students well throughout the lives. If

they can succeed on a pressure-packed stage like the OM World Finals,” Millwood continued, “the students know that they can be successful in any endeavor or career that they may pursue in the future. It just goes to show that our students can compete with the best that the world has to offer.”

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The Paper | Thursday, June 27, 2013 Brian Lott For The Paper

This Saturday Highway 124 wreck which involved a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a Doraville man and injury to two persons.

Motorcyclist killed in Saturday accident which also injured 2 A 40-year-old motorcyclist died in a Saturday accident just before noon on Highway 124, according to Jackson County Emergency Services Director Steve Nichols.

Units from West Jackson Fire/ Rescue and Jackson County EMS responded to Family Dollar at 6165 Highway 124 in Hoschton where a silver Impala and a motorcycle collided, killing the 40-year-old motorcycle driver,

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■■ Law enforcement took a Jefferson resident to jail June 20 on disorderly conduct charges after a complainant said the neighbor was banging on his door demanding return of a tool box.

The man was under the influence of alcohol and had struck a man twice in a dispute. Another person at the location was taken to jail on an outstanding Clarke County warrant.

■■ A family who hosted a yard sale on June 22 reported their last customer of the day gave them two counterfeit twenty dollar bills, one of which they spent at a drug store. The other bill was taken by a clerk at Fast Phil’s who held the bill until the customer returned with $5 to pay for gas that was pumped.

The clerk then reportedly tore up the fake bill and advised the customer not to return with any more counterfeit bills.

■■ A man barred from J&J Flea Market after he was caught on surveillance stealing two cell phone was taken into custody on June 22 on a probation warrant from Madison County.

■■ Deputies responded

identified as Francisco O. Ramirez of Doraville, and critically injuring his 42-year-old female passenger, Andrea Zeigler of Lawrenceville.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office also responded.

Zeigler and the 77-year-old driver of the Impala were taken to Athens Regional Medical Center by ambulance.

The vehicle driver, a female from Hoschton, was listed in stable condition.

to a verbal dispute at a Lighthouse Circle on June 23. The persons involved acknowledged they had been drinking during a cookout but no one was injured. The female said she would stay at the location until she was sober enough to drive.

■■ A man found in the ditch on the side of Old State Road on June 23 was taken into custody as a pedestrian under the influence. The man said he was tired of people and just wanted to be left alone.

■■ Disorderly conduct charges were filed against a Gainesville man who was intoxicated and out of control at a Jefferson home of relatives on June 20.

■■ Water was being illegally used at a Highway 332 location after service to the property was cut off three months ago. The theft of service was ended on June 19 when the meter, which had a lock that had been cut, was removed.

■■ A Jefferson resident contacted authorities after her computer became locked with suspicious material on the screen. The complainant said a photo of herself appeared on the screen and she was directed to

WEST JACKSON FIRE REPORT Units responding to a medical call on Olde Wick Trail in Hoschton on June 16 were cancelled en route.

A medical call on June 17 was responded to on Blanc Way and Med 3 transported the patient to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

A June 17 motor vehicle accident was responded to on Highway 124 but the patients refused transport. The scene was turned over to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

An infant who became trapped in a glider/rocker ottoman at a Shirley Court residence on June 20 was freed by firefighters who used hand tools to take the piece of furniture apart. The infant was uninjured.

A patient was transported from a Davenport Road location on June 20 to Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Med 3 after responders went to the EMS call.

An EMS call was responded to on Highway 124 on June 20. The patient was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center.

A person who injured their hand at a Whites Bottom Road location on June 20 refused transport, opting instead to go to the hospital by private vehicle.

A person who had fallen in the bathroom of a Benson Lane home was assisted by personnel responding to the June 20 medical call.

A motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a June 22 accident on Highway 124 at Family Dollar. A passenger on the motorcycle and the driver of a silver Impala which struck the motorcycle were transported to Athens Regional Medical Center. The coroner was notified and the Georgia

State Patrol investigated the accident.

A medical call was responded to on Braselton Parkway on June 22.

A 12-year-old who fell off a

A motorcycle rider who came upon the wreck said it was the worst motorcycle crash he has ever seen. The car turned left into the Family Dollar store in front of the motorcycle, likely killing the cyclist instantly.

The coroner was notified and the Georgia State Patrol was investigating the fatal wreck. No charges had yet been filed in connection with the fatality.

send money to have her computer unlocked. The situation is likely a virus/ scan and the complainant was advised to have her computer checked by a technician.

■■ A family displaced from their rental home by a fallen tree returned to remove their belongings to find that most of their property had been thrown into a dumpster on June 19. The contractor on the scene said he was told by the landowner to remove all the items from the house and begin repair work.

■■ Two Hispanic men selling books door to door were advised June 14 that they were violating solicitation laws. They were asked to leave the Jefferson River Road area and not return.

■■ A lookout placed for a black Honda Civic that was all over the road on June 15 resulted in a traffic stop on Highway 129 at Panther Drive. The driver smelled of alcoholic beverages and stumbled as she attempted to maintain her balance.

The driver was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane.

■■ A driver reported damage to her car after it was struck by a rock thrown from a mower

skateboard at West Jackson Park on Cabin Drive on June 22 was taken to the hospital by parents.

A woman who was hit in the head by a softball at West Jackson Park on June 22 refused treatment.

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being operated along Highway 15 on June 5.

■■ A driver reported a small dent to her vehicle on June 5 which occurred on Highway 334 as she was passing a mower at work.

■■ A dispute over a shared driveway ended with a real estate professional vowing not to return to the property where the upset female had been physically threatened on June 4.

A man who shares the driveway has placed “No Trespassing” and “Enter at your own risk” signs at the driveway on Jackson Trail Road. The real estate agent’s office confirmed they had previous problems with the man who claims ownership to the driveway since he was put gravel on the drive which he said the agent had damaged when her tires spun when she attempted to get away from the man.

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GSP and Sheriff’s Office conduct stepped up patrols The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Georgia State Patrol in conducting concentrated patrols throughout Jackson County on Friday, June 21, and early Saturday, June 22.

During this operation, Sheriff Janis Mangum said State Patrol had seven arrests for driving under the influence, four arrests for narcotic possession, four arrests for driving while license suspended and 37 citations written for speeding, child restraint and seat belt violations.

Troopers and deputies also issued a total of 88 warnings for various traffic related offenses. “The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will continue to work in conjunction with the Georgia State Patrol to help keep our streets and highways safe by conducting these types of patrols at various locations throughout the county,” said Sheriff Mangum.

The Georgia State Patrol has numerous campaigns for the summer to include Click it or Ticket, 100 Days of Summer Heat and Zero Tolerance, these programs are put in force to promote safety and to save lives.

Sheriff Mangum said she hopes that every citizen will practice driving safety this summer both here in Jackson County and while you are away on vacation. “Let’s work together to keep our streets and highways safe,” said Mangum.

Grant funds training for command staff Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Major Daniel Thomas, Captain Rich Lott, Captain Chris Smith, Captain Chuck Ledford and Captain Bucky Thomas received valuable training and information emphasizing highway safety and leadership training at a May conference.

A Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant provided an important educational opportunity at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association 2013 Command Staff Training Conference.

Intensive training was conducted May 1-3 in Macon for upper-level command staff of sheriffs’ offices from throughout the state. More than 150 officers – including sheriff, chief deputies and top-level command offi-

cers – participated in the training conference.

“The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is proud of our long-standing partnership with the Georgia Sheriff’ Association and the sheriffs of our state. The command staff training is another example of the professionalism of the sheriffs and law enforcement leaders who lead their respective forces. The citizens of Georgia are well served by these dedicated public servants,” said Harris Blackwood, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Sheriffs, including Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum realize this and are committed to finding ways to continue to train, equip and mobilize deputies in the event of a critical incident.

The Church of Hoschton is Inviting the Community to join them on Sunday Night, June 30th beginning at 6p.m. to Welcome THE GOBERS. The Gobers are a family group who is based out of Winder. They can be heard on gospel radio nationwide.

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speed training. I’ve been working on my throwing mechanics for about five months. I’ve relied on athleticism for a long time,” Shirreffs said.

At Jefferson, Shirreffs finished the season with 2,369 passing yards complete with 1,372 yards on the ground. Those numbers may come in handy should Shirreffs get the starting role. He already has the biggest game of the year circled.

“I think playing at Florida State University will be a great experience,” Shirreffs said.

Oh, and it will be. The Pack escaped the Seminoles last season in a 17-16 thriller.

When he arrived at Jefferson, intimidation set in knowing he’d have to fill the shoes of a former quarterback who led the Dragons to an undefeated regular season before falling to Buford in the first of the playoffs 30-22. In 2010, Shirreffs helped lead JHS to a 6-4 season; it wasn’t a spitting image of what Jefferson did the year before but Shirreffs took the positive out of what some may have considered a shabby record.

“We didn’t have the best season my sophomore year but adjusting to Jefferson and making friends was nice. My junior year, I made some really good friends,” Shirreffs said.

Shirreffs’ biggest highlights of Doug Chellew The Paper his career at JHS were the moFormer Jefferson High School quarterback Bryant Shirreffs was a huge threat as a passer and on the ground and is taking his talent to NC State. ments that made him better, including the third round overtime battle

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS “I celebrated the season for about a month. been brushing up on the one thing he hasn’t against the Purple Hurricanes. lwilliams@clickthepaper.com I’ve only watched it once or twice. I don’t yet perfected.

“The Fitzgerald game was the best,” said want to wear it out. Someday when I’m old, The Wolfpack have been steady in bowl Shirreffs.

Bryant Shirreffs admits he hasn’t been I want to be able to show my grandkids the season appearances, winning five bowl Shirreffs left for NC State two days ago but hitting the replay button the Jefferson High video and I want to it be just as exciting for games in the last decade. However, it’s been wants the Jefferson community to know that School 2A title game. He wants the memories me when I watch it with them,” Shirreffs said. quite some time since NC State has been men- this is not goodbye; it’s see you later. of that day to be just as fresh 60 years from Since then, it hasn’t been hard for him to tioned in championship game conversations.

“The community was good to me and I just now. Oh, and it will make him look pretty cool shift his focus to North Carolina State UniverShirreffs wants to change all of that. want to tell them thanks for the best couple when he’s ready to share the moment with his sity. He knows he’s athletic. It’s embedded “About a month after the championship years of my life. I enjoyed making friendgrandkids. in his DNA so, for the last five months, he’s game, I started working really hard doing ships that will last a lifetime,” Shirreffs said.

Panthers claim win over state champs

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Jackson County Comprehensive High School baseball team signed up to compete in one of the toughest tournaments in the Southeast. While they went 1-3, their only win negated all of their losses.

The list of teams competing in the Pensacola Catholic Wooden Bat Tournament has records that any baseball team would want. Pensacola Catholic High School, a powerhouse in high school baseball, played host to the tourney.

Parkview High School was also in attendance, adding to the hype surrounding the talent level. The Panthers recently developed a winning tradition, claiming two consecutive

state titles in 2011 and 2012.

JCCHS knew they were walking into the lion’s den but that’s a challenge they weren’t going to back down from, and Jackson County defeated the Crusaders 6-4.

“It was a big deal to compete against a team like that. Our coach kept telling us about that we’d be facing the No. 1 team in the nation.

They were state champions in 2012 and 2013,” said incoming freshman Chris Griggs.

The Pensacola Catholic Crusaders have a long standing tradition of winning. PCHS also won the state title in 2003 and have made 10 Final Four appearances in the last decade.

The Crusaders know how to play at a high level but that wasn’t going to force Jackson County to try anything fancy.

“We didn’t feel like we needed to switch up our game plan. We just played our game because we know who we are as a team,” Griggs said.

“We knew we’d be playing a powerhouse and it felt great to beat a team of that caliber. We knew the kind of talent we were up against. It just goes to show that we’re able to beat those kinds of teams and it really gave us a lot of confidence,” Griggs said.

Talking about Parkview, Griggs joked that they drove six hours to play a team less than an hour away but making a statement in the Sunshine State was well worth the trip.

“I personally enjoy traveling out of the state because it’s fun and you get a chance to play against teams you don’t play every year,” Griggs said. “Usually when you compete in an out-of-state tournament, the level of competition is really good so it helps you improve your game,” Griggs said.

The Panthers have competed in countless games already this summer and Griggs says he can see the progress.

“I feel like we are hitting better.

Our defense is always pretty good.

Our offense wasn’t the best and that’s coming around nicely,” said Griggs.

Star running back ready to hit the gridiron with Hawks

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Johnathan Hawkins takes his education seriously - so much so that he left Central Gwinnett High School and transferred to Mill Creek High School, mainly because of the school’s high ranking in academics.

“I moved for academic reasons. My dad heard about Mill Creek and decided it would be a good fit me for me. I also heard other people talk about Mill Creek and how good their academics are,” said Hawkins.

Hawkins is also a student of the game at the running back position and he’s torching any defenders that get to close. According to

MaxPreps.com, Hawkins is currently listed as one of the top 40 players in the state and recruiters have taken notice.

“I have offers from Auburn University and the University of Arkansas among other. I haven’t been on any trips recently. My freshman year, I went to a camp at Auburn and I was invited to the University of Alabama spring game,” Hawkins said.

Starting over can be uncomfortable and nerve-wracking but the Mill Creek family welcomed Hawkins with open arms and treated him as if he’d been a brother the whole time.

“I’ve adjusted well. As soon as I stepped in the school, I was received very well by all my new

teammates,” stated Hawkins.

Hawkins specialized in baseball growing up. After becoming a three-sport athlete, he knew he’d have to drop one sport in order to perfect his craft on the gridiron.

“I was introduced to the game when I was in fourth grade by my dad. I was big in baseball growing up; my dad played Triple-A baseball. I put the baseball bat down and traded it in for a football. I also play basketball. At one point, I was a three-sport athlete and then I just decided to better myself in football,” Hawkins said.

Hawkins transferred from Central Gwinnett which is also a 6A high school.

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G-Braves support Halstead family with charitable event

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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In late October of 2012, the deadliest storm of the year took hundreds of lives. While many in the south got remnants of the storm, one child was affected by Hurricane Sandy in a devastating way.

On Oct. 29, 2-year-old Tripp Halstead was struck by a tree branch, leaving him paralyzed.

Halstead is of Barrow County and it didn’t take long for word to spread about his condition. A Facebook page was set up to help friends and loved ones keep track of his condition and now the Halstead’s have nearly 800,000 fol-

lowers.

“It’s really awesome. I have pictures from people in South Dakota showing support for us.

We’ve even received support from someone in Japan. There are people all over the place that are behind us,” said Bill Halstead, father of Tripp.

“We were not in a condition to talk to anyone at that time of the accident and everyone wanted to know what was going on. It was so touch-and-go in the beginning because we didn’t know if he was going to make it. Several news channels, in particularly Channel 2 News contacted us and wanted to do a story on us. I believe they mentioned we had a Facebook

page and that probably contributed to so many people finding the page,” Halstead said.

Last Saturday, the Gwinnett Braves graciously dedicated the game to Tripp by hosting a 5K race on the field and donating lots of time and money to benefit Tripp.

“The money from the 5K pretty much goes to us. We have to pay the people that set it up along with others. We will also receive a portion of the ticket sales. They also did a tennis ball toss and a silent auction and the money from that will go to Tripp as well,” Halstead said.

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Gymnastics camp at Jefferson Parks and Rec

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Soccer camp offered at East Jackson Park

Jefferson Parks and Recreation will offer a gymnastics camp open to kids ages 4-10 from July 15-18. This coed camp is structured for newcomers to the sport but beginners and veterans are welcome to participate.

Tumbling skills and drills on the beam are just two of the activities campers will take part in. Camp times vary based on child’s age. The cost is $85 per camper.

For more information, call Jefferson Parks and Rec at 706-367-5116 or visit jeffersonrec.com

Race fans have the chance to celebrate Independence Day at the track. On July 4, 30th annual Slack Autoparts World Crown 300 Southern Super Series Late Models Race will make its way to Gresham Motorsports Park. The event will feature Outlaw Late Models and Sportsman/Renegades among others. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. General admission is set for $30, senior citizens and military employees can enjoy a price of $25 and pit passes are $35. For more information, call GMP at 706367-9461 or visit greshammotorsportspark.com

Classic Soccer Academy owner Robert Mangino will host a soccer camp at East Jackson Park. The camp will take place from July 15-18 and is open to kids ages 4-14. Children ages 4-6 will play for just one hour. Camp prices vary per age group. For more information, contact Mangino at 706-963-0892, visit classicsocceracademy.com or send an email to classicsocceracademy@windstream.net. Registration will run until the day of the camp.

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Continued from 1B He made it clear that just because they didn’t play heavy hitters like Norcross and North Gwinnett High School, doesn’t mean they weren’t tested.

“People always talk about Region 7; I was just in Region 8 where Brookwood and Grayson High School each have a state title. Gwinnett County is filled with great teams,” said Hawkins.

Hawkins said he hasn’t competed against the NHS or NHGS since his little league days but competing against unfamiliar foes doesn’t faze him, he says. What concerns

him the most could be the very thing that determines how many wins or loses they record.

“I’m looking forward to how we bond and seeing how we respond to pressure,” said Hawkins.

With the departure of Jacorey Lewis, the Hawks will need another threat on the ground to help DeVozea Gaines out in the running game. Gaines rushed for more than 700 yards last season. With Hawkins and Gaines in action, Mill Creek is sure to have a dynamic rushing attack.

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Johnathan Hawkins and the Hawks are dedicated to their summer workouts as they arrive at 8 a.m. most days.

USTA summer play gives hope for Jackson Co.

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Last year wasn’t the season Nate Konarski hoped for, and the rising senior at Jackson County Comprehensive High School says he knows the team has much more potential than they showed so he is doing something about.

Konarski, a member of the Jackson County varsity tennis squad, is spending this summer competing in tournaments organized by the United States Tennis Association. So far, things are looking up as Konarski and two teammates are getting in on the action. Jackson County knows the preparation they put in now may knock the top two teams off their throne in the long run.

“My teammates Blake [Bingham] and Dylan [McDonald] competed in a tournament and to my knowledge they won. I really hope competing in these tournaments will really help us as a team. We are trying to get everyone to play in the summer so we can go down to a tournament and compete in Tybee Island, Ga., later this year,” stated Konarski. “Our goal next season is to beat North Oconee and Oconee County High School. I feel as though we have always been competitive but I really think those are the two teams we need to beat.”

The USTA was created more than 130 years ago to support the growth and development of tennis athletes.

It has proven to be extremely beneficial for high school students, as they can compete in other states against some of the best of the best.

“I am doing a lot of tournaments. USTA offers a program that allows you to compete against a different partner every week,” said Konarski.

The USTA gives athletes a chance to get on the court with athletes they have never played against but it also allows Konarski to keep his eye on region foes that he will have to face next spring.

“In high school, you pretty much face the same athletes so you know who your opponent will be. However, when you play in USTA tournaments, you get a feel as to how many different athletes there are and their [style of play]; it’s interesting and it keeps you on your toes,” Konarski stated.

Konarksi picked up a racquet at a very young age. His grandmother introduced him to the sport by taking him out to the tennis court and now Konarksi is competing as much as he can, including competition in a tournament in less than a week in South Carolina.

He’s already competed in three tournaments and has signed up for two more over the course of the next two weeks. He wants his coach and his teammates to know that he is serious about turning things around from last season when they struggled against teams in their conference.

“I have competed against the No. 1 singles guy from North Oconee outside of high school play and that allowed me to take some good mental notes. Next time we play against each other, I know what I have to do to beat him,” said Konarski.

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Dragons tested in summer play

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The Jefferson High School baseball team didn’t change up their swag during summer play last weekend.

The Dragons aren’t egotistical; they just know they have the ability to close games out early. That’s their theory and their sticking to it.

“We like to get started off strong. We like the 10-run mercy rule and we try to get that done so we don’t have to play the whole game,” said Chandler Thompson.

Several area teams played host to the tournament, including Commerce and Jefferson. The Dragons made sure their presence was felt no matter which field they played.

On Thursday, the Dragons slayed Franklin County 15-8 and returned home Friday for two contests.

Doing what they do best, Jefferson notched five runs before the end of the fifth with mercy rule implications. In the bottom of the fourth, lead-off batter Thompson walked to first and Jarred Bates belted a homer, adding more fuel to the fire.

Moments later, Jefferson loaded the bases and torched the Patriots defense. As usual, JHS closed out the game in five innings by a score of 10-1.

“In the first game, we

got off to a strong start by scoring four runs in the first three innings. We had strong pitching. Our starting pitcher didn’t come out until the sixth and he only gave up one run,” said Thompson.

Ethan Garner started for the Dragons in game two against Madison County High School.

Zach Boobas scampered to first but the drive stalled there as the MCHS defense worked the field well.

Madison County scored two runs in the top of the fifth, including a line that drive down left field that extended their day at the plate. JHS just couldn’t get the bats going and the Red Raiders defense prevailed, leading to a 5-2 win.

Jefferson has some key players missing but, despite the loss, this time is crucial for the youngsters to develop. Thompson said nervousness could have been a factor especially for the incoming freshman.

“We are missing four or five starters that are playing varsity ball. There are a lot of young guys on the team,” Thompson said. “In the regular season, we were a lot better at making comebacks. We have some junior varsity players that don’t have as much experience yet. Some of it could be jitters. They are getting playing time out here which will help them in the long run.”

HALSTEAD

Continued from 1B for any sort of movement or activity from their son.

“I tell everyone that an inch for him is a mile for everyone else. If he blinks his eyes when we ask him a question, we feel so overjoyed.

If he does anything we ask him to do, it’s such a big victory for us because just a few months ago he was doing well and then he got an infection called ventriculitis and that set us back a little bit,” said Halstead.

For The Paper From the outThe Gwinnett Braves hosted a charity side looking in, event for Tripp this past Saturday.

Bill looks courageous as he took The Halstead family is in all the attention from the still getting used to all the media. When asked what he attention. Of course, Bill could say to parents about Halstead doesn’t like the cherishing their kids, Halreason behind it but made stead had a strong message it clear that he doesn’t take for parents but particularly for granted the outpouring for all the dads out there. of generosity.

“If your wife asks you to “I’m a pretty laid back take another picture, just do guy so it’s a little overwhelmit. If you see Tripp’s page, ing at times but there are so we have millions of pictures many people that want a and Stacy (my wife) wanted picture and I know it’s for me to put more on there. I Tripp. It’s because they are wish we had more pictures concerned and I am more of him. Remember they are than happy to do it for them. just little kids. They are goI just hate the reason behind ing to do crazy things and it but I appreciate all the we didn’t know that Oct. 29 support,” Halstead stated. would be the last time we’d As of right now, the resee our son in the condition covery process is moving he was in compared to what along slowly; however, the he is now,” Halstead said.

Halstead family is grateful

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Cody Martin, who played at Gonzaga University, went a full seven innings and allowed just one run.

G-Braves claim Syracuse series behind homers

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Ragin’ Croatian Joey Terdoslavich belted two homers, including a walkoff game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to steal game two of series against the Syracuse Chiefs.

“It felt good especially after we gave up the lead in the top half. Todd [Cunningham] had an unbelievable at bat. That was huge.

That was about as big as my home run and it felt great,” stated Terdoslavich.

“I’m just glad it ended the way it did. We battled back and it was a good win,” said Manager Randy Ready.

The plan was simple.

“We weren’t bunting after Todd. He had a great at bat to get on base. Joey wasn’t up there to bunt in that kind of situation,” Ready said.

Just moments before, Zach Walters notched his second homer of the game as well and complete silence fell over Coolray Field. More than 9,000 sat speechless as they felt sure the Gwinnett Braves would escape with a 7-5 score in the top of the ninth.

“I had a feeling Zach Walters would be swinging away. It sucked that it happened but it happens in baseball. We had a chance to win it in the ninth but [Cory] Rasmus did a great job of coming back and getting the next guys out,” Terdoslavich said.

The Braves and Chiefs each put up one run in the first inning; however, Gwinnett unleashed a dragon in the fifth when they let out six runs, including a homer courtesy of Terdoslavich.

The scoring barrage opened with a ground ball

by Todd Cunningham, who later scampered home off of Terdoslavich’s homer.

Then, after two walks, Jose

Yepez doubled, scoring Alden Carrithers and Ernesto Mejia.

The Braves didn’t stop there.

Luis Nunez hit a double of his own, giving way for Yepez to drive in the final run of the inning.

“We batted around and had some good at bats. We just kept the line moving.

We try to score every inning but it seems to be contagious when we can keep the line moving,” Ready said.

The G-Braves opened the series with an 8-4 win over the Chiefs. Mejia blasted his 18th homer of the year and Matt Pagnozzi added two RBI as a collective effort helped seal the deal.

On Sunday, the G-Braves took game three 5-1 but fell 1-0 in game four.

“We just couldn’t get anything going in [the finale].

We only have had a 30-minute break and that was asking a lot of the guys to come out and mimic the same performance from the night before. Both teams were a little slow out there.

It was unfortunate that we gave up that run in the first inning,” Randy said.

However there are a lot of positive things that can be taken away from the weekend and Ready didn’t overlook the fact that they won the series and hosted a charity event for a good cause.

“We couldn’t have had it any better especially with the way the crowd showed up and the way the game ended. Cody Martin was really good in the first game today; he really went the distance. Stefan Gartrell’s homer in game three gave us some breathing room,” Randy said.

“We are starting to win some games and we want to keep this going. It feels pretty good,” Terdoslavich said.

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Showers of

The Spring Chicks held a royal baby shower in advance of the July arrival of Prince William and Princess Kate’s baby with the baby items going to Lift, a ministry for teen moms. Left: Sharon Mackert, Alicia Green and Patricia Spitz with Sally Hawks, who holds a photo from the Royal Wedding event hosted at her home. The group enjoyed tea, coffee and mimosas along with their sandwiches and sweets.

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After a Royal Wedding Party, Spring Chicks at The Village of Deaton Creek celebrates anticipated arrival of Kate and William’s child at a royalty-inspired baby shower which benefits teen mothers and children.

By LEANNE AKIN

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The buzz about Princess Kate’s pregnancy, her baby bump and the anticipated July arrival of Prince William’s first born prompted a group of ladies at The Village of Deaton to celebrate with a royal baby shower.

Fit for a future king or queen, the Spring Chicks, a group who took their name from the Spring 2 of the Del Webb Community, planned a June 19 baby shower which took on a charitable theme as well.

More than two dozen were in attendance.

The group gathers monthly at a different restaurant to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate birthdays. Because some of the group awoke early, donned pajamas and hats and sipped tea and mimosas and enjoyed breakfast as they watch the royal wedding on TV together at the home of Sally Hawks, it seemed fitting that there would be a celebration of the upcoming birth of the royal couple’s child.

For the shower celebration, the tables of the downstairs meeting room of The Village at Deaton clubhouse were decorated for the occasion with lovely teacups and saucers also accenting the baby jungle theme.

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Tri-County Amateur Radio Club made Field Day contacts You could pull up a porch chair at Braselton Town Hall and ‘ham’ it up Even with today’s technological condition exists, the Town of Braadvancements, people can still selton’s “hams” joined thousands be left in the dark after a severe of other Amateur Radio operanatural disaster or mantors on the porch of the made disaster. Being left Town Hall building. They without Internet, phone showed their emergency service, electricity and capabilities on from 2 other types of modern p.m. on June 22 until 2 communication can be p.m. on June 23. perilous and frightening “The purpose of field when there is trouble day is to simulate emerand help needed. gency conditions, such Members of Amateur as no commercial power Radio clubs, who are Farah Bohannon or the use of temporary also called “hams,” antennas. We want to Columnist realize the importance communicate across the of this and are preUnited States, and while pared to help provide this may not represent communication support to public real world requirements, it does safety agencies during significant ensure the equipment is prepared disasters such as Hurricane Kato do the job needed,” says Bob trina, Hurricane Sandy, major Richardson, Tri-County ARC Vice wildfires, damaging tornadoes and President. more.

Field day also provides the To ensure that everyone in the public with a chance to talk and community knows that something meet with Jackson, Barrow and that could save lives in a critical Hall county ham radio operators

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The porch of Braselton Town Hall was overtaken Saturday and Sunday by members of the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club as they hosted Field Day. Braselton Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis was among those who stopped by the event which highlights the role ham operators play in emergency situations. and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about.

The public watched as emergency demonstration contacts are made across the United States.

At this past weekend’s field day, high frequency transmitters were used.

“Amateur Radio is regulated by the FCC. Through a joint effort, frequencies are allocated for the

exclusive use of licensed amateur operators,” says Richardson.

There are currently three license levels available to operators – Technician, General and Amateur Extra. Each of these steps provides the license holder with additional operating privileges.

“This year, we also had a very high frequency transceiver in use along with a solar panel and

battery power source,” says Richardson. The hams borrowed the solar unit from the Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

I was able to see how one of these transmitters worked firsthand. When I arrived and was greeted by the hams, I sat with

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June is National Safety Awareness Month The month of June is with your local fire station “National Safety Awareto host an information sesness Month.” If someone sion on what families can were to pose the question do to prepare for an emerto you, “What do you think gency in your community of when you hear the words and how to find out about “Safety Awareness,” all the emergency reCC what would it be? One sources available to your All Eyes On Deck thing that comes to most area. peoples mind is “buckle Slips and falls are anup” or “don’t text while driving.” Both of other important safety issue and shouldn’t those definitely are high on my list, too. be taken lightly. The older we get, the But when I started to think just how many more important this type of information things would fall under this umbrella, it is to us. Invite a healthcare professional was startling. to speak to your retirement community Parents today have to be hyper vigilant on how to prevent slips and falls. I recall to stay up to date on child and teen safety a few years back when my mother retopics. But as young adults and senior citi- turned home from an extended stay in a zens, we also have to make sure we’re stay- rehab hospital as the result of a stroke, the ing abreast of information that we should first thing they recommended to her was educate ourselves on. to make sure she remove any small rugs I’ve always been a big safety focused or runners that easily kick up when she person in life. I remember cautioning my returned home. Something as simple as a son once while he was driving as a teenager throw rug could’ve caused her to fall and and he said, “Mom, you always think the break a bone, or worse. worst is going to happen.” To him, I was Sometimes it’s hard to know where to thinking the worst; to me, I was thinking find the information available that would of the consequences if he didn’t use his help us better understand how to become turn signal appropriately. Isn’t that what more safety conscience. turn signals were created for, safety? Yet By doing an online search you can find so many people drive daily and never use the following checklists: Emergency Supthem. If you’re one of those individuals, ply Checklist, First Aid Checklist, Home please do an aboutface and start using your Fall Prevention Checklist, How to Lift turn signal. Many lives could be spared if Safely Checklist, Child Safety Checklist… we all did our part in doing what we’re and so many more. If you’re not able to called to do, “abide by the safety laws set locate anything online, go to your local liin place for us.” brary and ask for help in locating a book Emergency Preparedness is another that would help you find information for huge need for us to focus on in today’s the areas you’re most interested in learnworld. With the vast number of recent ing more about. tornados, devastating hurricanes and masAll Eyes On Deck would like you to help sive fires that have destroyed multiple spread the word about Safety Awareness communities in recent months in our na- month by posting something today on your tion, it’s important that we not only have Facebook or Twitter account or include an emergency kit and emergency plan put something of this nature in your commuinto place for our own family and home, nity newsletter. Together, we can make a but we also need to make sure we help get difference! Stay safe! And remember, be the word out so that those in our commu- responsible and “use that turn signal!”! nity understand the importance of this as For more information on Safety Awarewell. One way you can do this is to seek ness, go to http://healthfinder.gov . out a community event where families can You can contact CC for more informalearn about the many ways to stay safe. If tion through editor@clickthepaper.com you can’t find one being offered, partner

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The Royal Wedding Party at Sally Hawks’ home had the ladies in pajamas as they enjoyed the pomp and circumstance and mimosas with their breakfast.

Below: The baby shower also had a festive mood.

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Continued from 3B A table at the entrance was covered with baby gifts – clothing, diapers, bibs and more – along with a framed photo of Kate and William.

But the gifts aren’t going to be shipped to the royal couple.

Instead the baby items are being provided to a ministry which is helping to uplift teen moms who are trying to stay in school and complete their education.

Alicia Green, one of the organizers of the royal wedding party and the baby shower, told the group about the ministry which is looking for support to continue supporting young mothers in their quest to be successful as both students and parents.

She suggested the possibility of annual support for Lift and the group, which also has also provided other charitable support both inside and

outside their community, seemed pleased to take on the task.

Members of the Spring Chicks learned of Lift, a teen mom ministry of Sugar Hill Church which works directly with high school and middle school counselors at several area schools to provide resources for mom and baby.

The ministry seeks to help support young mothers and encourage them to stay in school and get their education so they can better provide for their child and their future.

Items needed to care for children including diapers, clothing, lotions and baby equipment are provided through school counselors to the student who has a child or is expecting a child. There is no charge to the mothers who can be assisted as long as they are enrolled in school.

Schools participating in Life include Mill Creek High, Buford High and Middle,

Lanier High and Middle, North Gwinnett High and Middle, Glen C. Jones Middle, Lambert High and Faith Academy.

Lorraine Henderson said she was pleased to see the Spring Chicks assisting Lift.

She said the support of the teen moms may help keep the girls in school during a challenging time in their lives.

Sally Hawks shared photos of the royal wedding party and told of her son being in London at a business meeting just a few hours after the actual wedding. She had sent him photos of the Spring Chicks gathering at her home. As other meetinggoers were talking about the royal wedding, Hawks’ son mentioned his mother was at the wedding and he showed them photos on his computer.

“They fell in the floor laughing,” said Hawks, who chuckled that her son was again in London as the baby shower was under way.

Sharon Mackert also helped plan the baby shower which had a spread of fingers sandwiches, sweet treats, coffee, tea and mimosas.

Patricia Spitz chairs the Spring Chicks, who also have a support group to assist fellow members with meals, transportation and other things.

This country had two recent major disasters – the bombing in Boston, Mass., and the plant explosion in West, Texas – which remain on our minds. Those were unexpected disastrous events with devastation and human tragedy.

“No matter how hard we try to prevent these tragedies all of us may be in harm’s way one day,” said Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team public information officer Connie Keener.

“These recent disasters may be just the wake up call to ask ourselves how prepared or unprepared we are in our community.”

So the question is: What would you do?

Are you prepared at all? Could you help out? Could you help your own family or neighbor?

Danny McDowell, Steven Southerland, Michelle Martin, Adul Keomahathai, Steva Clontz, Shannon Baxter and Richard

Pepper are Barrow County citizens who are going out of their way to be prepared.

They are not only Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members, they have also completed the 12-week Auburn Citizens Police Academy Course (CPAC).

Their CERT training teaches disaster preparedness and the CPAC course is a law enforcement awareness and self-protection class.

There are just two ways citizens can help prepare themselves to help others and their families in case something like this affects the community.

If you are interested in getting involved or just getting some free education, contact these organizations: CERT at barrowcert.org or Penny Clack, EMA director, at 770-307-2987 x 1842 or Auburn CPA at auburngacpa@gamail.com or Auburn Police Department at 770-513-8657 for class information.

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Ron and Diane Harris from The Village at Deaton Creek took part in Field Day. Below: Mark Allman and CERT Solar Panel/Battery power unit borrowed from Barrow County.

Winder-Barrow Community Theatre has just completed the first week of the 2013 Drama Camp with 70 students attending the camp at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. Sponsors for the camp included the City of Winder and the Winder Cultural Arts Department, Belk, Ruby Tuesday, and Veader State Farm Insurance. The students spent the week learning about drama, making costumes and props and preparing to present a live show for their families and friends on Friday. Children ages 5 to 9 were in the morning session, and children ages 10 to 14 attended in the afternoon. For more information about WBCT and upcoming shows and events, see the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.

Above: Afternoon session: Back row left to right: counselors - Lynn Mulvey, Victoria Mulvey, Sydney Dowd, Billie NyeMuller (Director), Tanya Parker, Miranda Parker; Third Row left to right: Jasiri Hutchens, Jacob Richardson, William McKay, Kody Gateswright, Sadie Schmidt, Emily Gannon, Ashlynn Walston, Lexi Paradise, Merrideth Wood, Ryleigh Allen, Cricket Wynn, Becca Miller, Josey Allen; 2nd row left to right: Madolyn Waxter, Ethan Dowd, Rachel Dabney, Eden Williams, Kylie Noles, Ragan Weese, Lily Dowd, Avery Caviness, Makayla Orr, Genesis Preston, Aliyah Walker; Front row left to right: Katie Garrett, Hannah Parks, Kaylee McCullers, Nikki Paradise, Noah Mulvey, Skye Howe, Cameron Lackey, Jaime Valladares, Naudia Brooks, Wendy Mims Below: Morning session: Back Row left to right: counselors - Lauren Parker, Ben Nassal, Kathy Blevins, Gabe Miller, Billie Nye-Muller (Director), Katie Thompson, and Patti Reynolds (Music Director); Third Row left to right: Brynna Martin, Rhiannon Vick, Carly Johnson, Lainey Yancy, Gerald Yancy, Elayna Burnett, Claire Volk, Nicole Volk, Brinleigh Waxter, Grace Bythewood, Ellie House, Sophie Harris; 2nd Row left to right: Anna Claire Kirkpatrick, Genevieve Gateswright, Brinley Baughcum, Braylon Baughcum, Lacey Thomas, Braelyn Johnson, Moses Hutchens, Kooper Harris, Patrick Richardson, Devin Ulmer, Natalia Waxter, Marleigh McCullers; Front row left to right: Cai House, Helaina Barfield, Madolyn Davidson, Daniel McKay, Kelly Coles, Maggie Hipps, Abby Todd, Erica McLocklin, Jacob Griner, Gavin Lewis, Mackenzie Paradise

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Continued from 3B Paul (Buddy) Cheek, the prior president of the TriCounty Amateur Radio Club, and made a call to Louisiana. I informed the individual on the other end of the radio of the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club’s call sign, which is WX4TC with a field day exchange of 3A GA. Instead of simply reciting the letters, I used the phonetics and stated “whiskey x-ray four tango charlie.” I repeated this a few times until the person in Louisiana fully understood -- their call sign was WSWZ with a field day exchange of 2A LA. My call was logged into the computer which added

4-H’ers visited The Paper as a part of the summer outing. Pictured are: (L-R) Cassie Knight, Andie Ellett, Ms. Penni Tench, Emily Fancher and Anglea Greyling.

‘Lights, camera, action’ Jackson County 4-H’ers attended one of the day-long summer activities called “Lights, Camera, Action” on June 4.

The 4-H’ers started out their morning by traveling to Athens to the WNGC radio station. They spoke with Charlie, one of the onair daytime personalities, who showed them around the studio and let them listen to her recording her show for that day.

Next, the 4-H group traveled to Hoschton to The Paper where they met with the Editor LeAnne Akin and advertising representative Debbie Purvis who told them all about The Paper, careers in journalism and related fields and how the industry has changed. The visitors also received copies of printed materials to take home. Purvis talked about advertising and suggested a possible fundrais-

ing idea for 4-H Love of Llamas. The 4-H’ers saw a page plate which is placed on the press.

After a brief lunch break at the Extension office, the group visited Bentley Assisted Living Home in Jefferson where they provided a few skits and fun songs for the residents.

Their next visit was in downtown Jefferson at the Jackson County Herald – Mainstreet News Newspaper building. Jeremy Ginn took the 4-H’ers on a tour of the building. He also told them about its history, and gave them many details about Mainstreet News.

The group was able to see where very old newspaper copies are kept and saw the large printing press.

To inquire about additional 4-H summer activities for this year, call the Extension office at 706-367-6344.

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another contact to the growing list -- Cheek displayed a map of the United States where nearly every state and even parts of Canada had been contacted.

For more information about the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club, please visit http://tricountyarc.com/ You can also view an Amateur Radio Today video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=5Z9136_Nhh4

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REGIONAL CALENDAR OF HAPPENINGS

Etc. events Upcoming Save a Life While Shopping, Buford and Kennesaw. Noon to 5 p.m. July 2-4. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford.

July 4-6. Town Center at Cobb, 400 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. redcrossblood. org.

Fourth of July Used Book Sale, Dahlonega. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 4. Dahlonega’s Historic Square, Dahlonega. The used book sale will take place alongside the 4th of July Family Celebration & Firecracker 5k/10k. All proceeds from the used book sale will support the 10th annual Dahlonega Literary Festival. dahlonegaliteraryfestival.wordpress.com.

Interns for Junior Theater Camp, Dahlonega. 1-4 p.m. July 22-25. Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega.

Intern applications are being accepted for the Junior Theatre Camp. Interns should be ages 13 and older and should love to work with younger kids. 706-206-4516, jr.camp@hollytheater.com.

Contra Dance, Sautee. 7:30 p.m. July 27 and 30, Aug. 24. Historic Gym, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee. Adults $9, students $5. 706-754-3254, snca.org.

Fourth annual Crush Fest, Cleveland. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 31. Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 1717 Ga. 255, Cleveland. $25 for wine drinkers, $5 for general admission, 16 and younger are free. 706-878-5522, info@ yonahmountainvineyards. com or yonahmountainvineyards.com.

Food Truck Friday, Suwanee.

7 p.m. Aug. 2. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.

Women’s Health Series, Gainesville. 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 6. Walters Auditorium, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring St., Gainesville. Free, reservations are required.

770-503-9060, ngpg.org.

Square Dance Benefit, Gainesville. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25. First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville.

Benefit Square Dance for “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”.

Free, donations appreciated.

678-956-0287, acoley@ mindspring.com Taste of History, Gainesville.

7 p.m. Aug. 30. First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville.

Ongoing Ghost Tours, Lawrenceville.

8:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. May through September. 7:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October. Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville.

Adults $12-$15, children $9-$12. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com orscarystroll. com.

Zumba, Flowery Branch.

4:20-5:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 J.M. Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $20 for 4 classes, $40 for 8 classes, $6 for walk-ins.

Zumba, Gainesville. 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays. North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. $5 per class. 770535-8280.

Cosmic Bowling, Clarkesville.

Every Friday and Saturday.

Old Clakesville Mill, 583 Grant St., Clarkesville. Visit clarkesvillelanes.com for times and price.

Yoga, Gainesville. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. $8 per class. 770-532-8280.

Active Generation, Gainesville.

10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Game Room, North Hall Commu-

nity Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. Play Cards or Dominoes. Members free, non-members $1. 770-5328280.

Georgia Mountain Krav Maga, Flowery Branch. 7-8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

East Hall Community Center, 3911 P. Davidson Road, Gainesville. Call 678-4501540 for price, GeorgiaMountainKravMaga.com.

Family events Upcoming Annual patriotic celebration, Lakewood Baptist in Gainesville.

Active military and all veterans of the region will be honored on Sunday, June 30. Services at 9:30 and 11:00 and will salute active and retired members of the nation’s armed forces. The Hall County Sheriff’s honor guard will present the colors and worshippers will enjoy a 30-piece orchestra and multi-generational choir performing military service anthems and other patriotic songs. All active military and veterans are welcomed to the services. Lakewood is located three miles north of downtown Gainesville at 2235 Thompson Bridge Road (GA Hwy. 60). Additional information is available at www.lakewoodlife. org or by telephone to 770.532-6307.

Fourth of July Celebration, Cleveland. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 1-7. Cabbage Patch Kids Babyland General Hospital, 300 Nok Drive, Cleveland.

Call 706-865-2171 for prices.

11th annual Fabulous Fourth Spectacular, Buford. 2 p.m. July 4. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. Celebrate red, white and blue at Mall of Georgia with free concerts, fireworks and a free familyfriendly movie.

Camp Shakespeare, Atlanta.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. July 8-19 for “As You Like It” and “Twelfth Night.” July 22 through Aug. 2 for Julius Caesar and Hamlet. $500. Georgia Shakespeare Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-504-3401, gashakesppeare.org.

Camp Cabbage Summer Craft Class, Cleveland. 10-11:30 a.m.

July 8-19. Cabbage Patch Kids Babyland General Hospital, 300 Nok Drive, Cleveland. $15. 706-865-2171.

Second Annual Christmas in July, Buford. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 13. 2640 Sawnee Ave., Buford. Free. All proceeds benefit Gentle Interventions General Operating Fund, a free child advocacy for Mitochondrial Children. 678943-5340.

Outdoor screening of “The Croods,” Gainesville. 7:30 p.m.

July 25. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville.

Pre-movie activities will be for children. Adults $7, students and seniors $5. 770534-2787, TheArtsCouncil. net.

Summer Theater Camp, Oakwood. July 29 through Aug. 2. Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch. Ages 6-17. Daily camp classes are $225 for nonresidents of Sterling on the Lake and $210 for residents. Instruction on acting, singing, public speaking and stage movement. Registration packet at Sterling on the Lake Clubhouse,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Visit fifthrowcenter. com for registration forms.

Deadline is July 19.

14th annual Touch-A-Truck, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aug. 10. City Park, 525 Prior St. NE, Gainesville. Free.

Movies Under the Stars, Suwanee. 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Town

Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. misti@ senllc.com.

18th annual Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville. Sept.

14. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-2877888, lckc.org or dragonboatatlanta.com.

Second Bluegrass and BBQ Festival, Buford. Noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 21. 2640 Sawnee Ave., Buford. Tickets for 2 adults, 2 children ages 10-16 are $25; Single tickets $10, children 10 and younger are free. 470-248-9233, 127bluegrass@gmail.com.

Ongoing Fish Face contest, Atlanta.

Through June 30. Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s IMAX Theatre, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. Send photos showing best “Fish Face” to marketing@fernbankmuseum.org or post on Fernbank Museum’s Facebook page. 404-929-6300, fernbankmuseum.org.

Girls Summer Leadership Program, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through July 18.

Gainesville Middle School, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Program geared for girls ages 10-17. Girls will learn leadership skills, study current world issues, go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, swim and participate in arts and crafts. $60.

Registration deadline May 24. Space is limited. 770-7181343.

“Art of the Waters” summer camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through July 26. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. $125 weekly, $100 Quinlan members. 770-536-2575, www.qvac.org.

Summer Camp for middle school, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Through July 26.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. For children in grades 6-8. Call 770-5351976 for prices.

Elachee Summer Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays.

Through Aug. 10. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville.

Call 770-535-1976 for prices.

“Playing Together: Games,” Buford. Through Sept. 2. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford. 770904-3500, gwinnettEHC.org.

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center Opening, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundays. Through Sept. 2.

Frances Meadow Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way, Gainesville. Call 770533-5850 for details, gainesville.org.

Underwater Adventure, Atlanta. Through Sept. 5. Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s IMAX Theatre, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. Call 404-929-6300 for times.

“Waters of Time: The Chicopee Woods Story,” Gainesville. Learn about previous eras and inhabitants of Chicopee Woods. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $5 adults, $3 children age 2-12; age 1 and younger and members free. 770-535-1976.

Story times, Hall County. Children can listen to stories, sometimes read by special guests. Various days and times at libraries in the Hall County Library System. Free. hallcountylibrary.org.

Home School Day, Gainesville.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first Tuesday. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville.

Homeschoolers admitted for half-price admission today.

770-536-1900.

“Family Fun Night in the Pools,” Gainesville. 6 p.m. every third Saturday. YMCA aquatic

center, J. A. Walters Family YMCA, 2455 Howard Road, Gainesville. $10. 770-2979622, grogers@gamountainsymca.org.

Outdoor events Upcoming Holiday Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Falls. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 29-30. Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls. No pets, wear appropriate footwear and children must be 10 or older. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.

Summer Sprints Regatta, Gainesville. 8 a.m. July 20. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Registration deadline noon July 18. $25. lckc.org.

Adult kayak class, Gainesville.

6-8 p.m. July 23 and 25, 10 a.m. to noon July 27. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $75. 770-287-7888, lckc. org.

Adult kayak class, Gainesville.

6-8 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 1., 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $75. 770-287-7888, lckc. org.

Fall season of the BBI Junior Olympic Program, Gainesville.

7 p.m. Aug. 13. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville.

Introductory program to flatwater sprint canoe/kayak for ages 10-15. $95. 770-2877888, lckc.org.

Suwanee Day Classic Race, Suwanee. 8 a.m. Sept. 14. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 770-6146140, suwaneeday.com.

Fall BBI Junior Olympic Program Championship Fungatta, Gainesville. Sept. 28. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks

Bridge Road, Gainesville.

770-287-7888, lckc.org.

Canoe and Kayak rentals, Gainesville. 1-6 p.m. Through Sept. 29. Lanier Canoe Kayak Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Will be closed on Sept. 14. 770-2877888, lckc.org.

Second annual Special Olympics Regatta, Gainesville. Oct. 5.

Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. lckc.org.

Road Atlanta, Braselton. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16-19. 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. Call 770967-6143 for prices.

Ongoing Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club, Gainesville. 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through September. Lanier Canoe Kayak Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Closed Sept. 14. 770-287-7888, lckc. org.

Saturday Evening Concert Series, Helen. 8-9 p.m. Every Saturday. Through November.

Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305.

Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

First Saturday each month.

Free. Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear. Tools, training and refreshments provided. Call to preregister.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, 770-535-1976.

First Saturday Hike, Gainesville.

10-11:30 a.m. First Saturday each month. Guided hike. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville.

770-535-1976. elachee.org.

Theatre events

This week “The 1940s Radio Hour,” Demorest. 7:30 p.m. June 20, 22, and 28, 2 p.m. June 30. Piedmont College, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. $10, $16 for season ticket. 706-778-8500 ex.

1355, piedmont.edu.

“Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” Dahlonega. June 21-23. Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. Adults $14, children and students $10. Visit hollytheater.com for times.

“Metamorphoses,” Atlanta.

Through July 21. Georgia Shakespeare, Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. $14.95-$44.86. Call 404-5041473 for times.

Upcoming “Mighty Myths & Legends,” Atlanta. July 2-20. Georgia Shakespeare, Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. $14.95-$44.86. 404-5041473.

“South Pacific,” Lawrenceville.

7:30 p.m. July 3. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. Free. 678-2262639, visitlawrenceville.com.

“Camp Aurora Magic Show,” Lawrenceville. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. July 10. Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. $7. 678-2266222, auroratheatre.com.

Open auditions for “Holly and the Heartbreakers,” Dahlonega.

7-10 p.m. July 10. Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-8643759.

“The Music Man,” Gainesville.

7:30 p.m. July 10-13. Gainesville High Warehouse, 830 Century Place, Gainesville.

Adults $17, children, students and seniors $12, children 2 and younger are free.

See ClickThePaper.com for more happenings.

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Follow your heart, but be cautious about age difference Dear John: From the time I was a little girl I have been attracted to older men.

This “daddy complex” may have been initiated by my parents’ divorce and my father’s infrequent visits.

But whatever the reason, I am just not attracted to men my age.

Recently, I’ve become friends with a man who has a son just one year younger than me. I’m very attracted to this man, as he is to me, but we are trying to take things slow.

I would like to see this relationship go somewhere, but I’m frightened by our age difference. This has never bothered me before, and this man is someone I could see myself marrying one day. — Guidance Needed, in Columbia, S.C. Dear Guidance Needed: You didn’t give your age. If you were under 30, I would caution you to take the relationship one day at a time.

Why? Because the decade of our 20s is one of self-discovery, and you may not have completed that journey.

Even if you are older, a

John Gray generation’s difference in age does have its pitfalls, the biggest one being the possibility of a decline in your partner’s health or well-being long before you’ll experience a similar situation.

For example, when you are 50, you may still be very active, but that may not be possible for him. You may feel, however, that the years you would have spent together may be a trade-off worth taking.

All of life is a gamble.

None of us knows how many years we have. Even if he had been a younger man, things might not work out.

If your heart tells you that he is someone who belongs at your side, put him there, and let fate take its course.

Dear John: I’m a single

woman who took a long airline flight last month. It was late, the plane was empty, and I got cozy with the guy sitting next to me.

One thing led to another, and we became members of the Mile High Club.

My problem is that I haven’t heard from him since. I’m simply crushed.

Should I track him down? — High Flyer, in Annandale, Va. Dear High Flyer: Don’t bother. You’ve read more into that close encounter than he did, or he would have called by now.

Long-term relationships have more than sexual attraction going for them: You got caught up in a moment of passion. Keep the memory, and forget the guy.

Dear John: “Brad” and I have been together for a little over a year.

We are very much in love, and we are expecting our first child in three months.

Our problem is that I have sexually explicit dreams, and evidently I talk and act out my sexual fantasies

while asleep. I don’t recall, however, having these dreams. This upsets Brad.

He now has trust issues with me, although I’ve explained to him that I don’t even think about having sex with other people while I’m awake, and I can’t control what I do when I’m asleep.

I did the same thing when I was with my ex-boyfriend, but it did not concern him at all. I don’t know what to do to make him understand how much I love him. — X-Rated Dreamer, in Waterbury, Conn.

Dear Dreamer: We all have fantasies, and we all have dreams, both men and women alike. Not all of us, however, recall our dreams easily.

What you are experiencing is your subconscious desires, which is something everyone is subject to, including Brad.

He may insist that he never has sexually explicit dreams, but the truth is that the average male has five or more erections during each night’s sleep.

Fidelity is the act of a

conscious mind, while sleep returns us to our more basic instincts.

Ask Brad to judge you on what you do while you’re awake, not when you’re asleep, and promise that you’ll do the same for him.

Dear John: I work 35 hours each week in my dad’s antique shop. My job entails selling, stocking, advertising, bookkeeping, decorating and other business decisions. Despite this, I get NO salary, although I have 15 years management experience in sales and advertising.

I have more than $1,000 dollars of debt each month.

To make up the shortfall, I conduct online auctions for another 30 hours per week.

I’ve also sold all my own furniture. I sit in the dark to offset my utility expenses, and I stay home to save on gasoline.

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Northridge Medical Center is Chairman’s Circle honoree The Georgia Hospital Association released its 2012 overall patient safety scores from the Hospital Engagement Network.

“Northridge Medical Center has been named to the prestigious Chairman’s Circle for its accomplishments in the patient safety arena for 2012. This is the second highest level of the hospital engagement network recognition. This honor places us in the 90th percentile or above.

There are only 13 other Geor-

gia hospitals that finished in the Chairman’s Circle,” says interim CEO, Richard Clark.

“Congratulations to our hospital staff, medical staff and leadership. I would also like to recognize Maura Cobb, Selina Baskins and Rita Brunner for their leadership roles in guiding our organization to this significant accomplishment,” said Clarke.

“Because of the hard work that our team is doing, Northridge Medical Center is a better place for patients to receive care,” says Clark.

ADA recognizes NGMC Diabetes Education again Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Diabetes Education program has again been awarded Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

The Diabetes Education program was originally awarded the ADA’s Education Recognition Certificate in 2000 and has continued to receive Recognition renewal for offering high-quality education services to its patients.

The ADA recognizes educational programs that meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. These standards, which were developed and tested by the National Diabetes Advisory Board, are designed to promote quality education nationwide for diabetes patients.

“Not only does this process give professionals a standard by which to measure the quality of services they provide, but it assures the consumer that he or she will receive high-quality care as they attempt to learn self-management skills,” says Leigh Pascucelli, RN, CWON, operations manager of the Diabetes Education and Wound Ostomy Continence programs at NGMC. Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Diabetes Education program provides individual and group sessions to help diabetes patients understand and manage their diabetes. The program also offers personalized meal planning, glucose monitoring, insulin administration education and followup counseling.

Call 770-219-0887 for more.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Enjoy an evening of music presented by Katie Deal and husband, Chris Wright, at Gardens on Green, educational gardens at 711 Green St., in Gainesville, starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. The program will include many garden themed songs, as well as some of Katie’s well known Patsy Cline. If you wish, bring your own chair, though chairs will be set up. A few tables are available.

You may choose to bring a picnic.

Bruster’s Ice Cream and soft drinks will be for sale.

The concert is a fundraising event for Gardens on Green, enriching hands-on gardening education for all ages.

Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for children. A table for six is available for $150. Call 770-5341080 or email lee.lovett@hallco. org sss Learn to square dance with the Fun Time Squares on Thursday evenings. Join a square and make a circle of friends while getting in great cardio and low-impact aerobics to music because square dancing is friendship set to music. Fun Time Squares dance at Hoschton United Methodist Church located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. For information, contact FunTimeSquares@att.net or call Bob Hoover at 678-9069899. sss The Hoschton Women’s Civic Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoschton Depot. All local women are encouraged and welcome to join. sss The Jefferson Farmer’s Market in downtown Jefferson is open from 7-11 a.m. each Saturday through September. sss Spout Springs Library Farmers Market is open through Oct. 31. The market will be open each Thursday from 4-7 p.m. The market is located in the library parking lot at 6488 Spout Springs Road Flowery Branch. Vendors

can email sslfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. sss Jefferson Community Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, A musical of pure imagination, July 12-14 and July 19-21. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on July 12-13 and July 19-20 and at 2 p.m. on July 14 and July 21. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for seniors, students and pre-sales. Call 706367-5714 or visit the theatre’s website. sss Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at their clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Juneclinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog, $50 for a female cat or $35 for a male cat.

All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. We do not add fees for in heat or pregnant animals. For more information on clinic services, please visit http://www.leftoverpets.org.

Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-9785226 sss The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club will offer six separate weeks of Summer Day Camp which began June 3. Children ages 7-14 will enjoy the three F’s – Fun, Fitness and Friendships while learning basic paddling skills in canoes and kayaks.

Games, swimming, and Barge Day are other highlights of the week. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Rate for non-members is $165. Before and after care is available for an additional fee if at least three children request service. Lanier Canoe Kayak Club is a Centennial Legacy Program of the 1996 Olympics located at the Lake Lanier Olympic Boathouse at 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. For more information and registration, visit www.lckc. org or call 770-287-7888, email info@lckc.org.

sss The Jug Tavern Squares (JTS) holds dances at the YMCA on Brad Akins Drive in Winder on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Dancers from all around the state are invited to join and many dancers from other clubs come to Winder for the square dancing and fellowship. JTS has had a resurgence in the past two years and in 2012, and Jug Tavern Squares came in second in attendance at the State Square Dance Convention in Macon.

“This is a lot of fun, in a friendly atmosphere and good exercise, too,” says club president Rainger Buehler, Club. If you are interested in joining the fun or just learning about JTS, contact Rainger or Twila Buehler at 706-6931922 or 770-265-1593 or email raingerbuehler@yahoo.com. sss The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center serving families of Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties, is replacing its regular August fundraiser, Turbo Turtle Trek, with a new fundraiser on Aug. 24 at Crow’s Lake. A Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race, which is currently extremely popular, is planned. Save the date and visit the website for the race at www.primalrushocr.com.

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, presented by Precision Planning, will be held Aug. 23. sss Mark your calendar for Aug. 17 for Run the Vineyard, a 5K road race through the challenging hills of Chateau Elan, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Braselton.

This year’s 5K will also featured a challenge for cross country teams from area schools.

Check out the club’s page on Facebook for details. sss Oct. 19 is the third Jackson County Heritage Celebration at the Jefferson Civic Center.

This year’s event will enhance your legal knowledge –from a historical perspective. Save the date.

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BELL MINOR HOME has openings for LPN’s - All Shifts.

Please apply in person: 2200 Old Hamilton Place NE, Gainesville, GA 30507 or call 770532-2066 Bell Minor is seeking an RN with strong clinical skills and knowledge of long term care rules & regulations.

Management exp preferred. Apply in person at 2200 Old Hamilton Place, Gainesville, GA 30507 Help Wanted: RN’s LPNs & CNA- PT & PRN. Weekends, various shifts. Apply in person at 4595 Cantrell Rd, Flowery Branch, GA. RN’s fax resume to 770967-4312 Nurse Practitioner 3-days per week Successful “integrated” chiropractic/medical practice seeks Nurse Practitioner - 3-days per week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 AM to Close (usually 6:30 PM). Chiropractic understanding, 2-years’ experience, Medicare # and DEA # a plus.

Send resumes to Schedules@watkinstotal healthcare.com or fax to 770-534-0656.

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Medical Asst or LPN (Mon-Fri, 8am/5pm for Call Center) Medicine Gainesville Medical Asst/Clinical Coordinator (F/T. 2yrs clinical exp. req’d) Orthopedics Gainesville All positions are full time unless noted.

Full-time employees may be eligible for paid days off, health insurance and a generous retirement plan.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Previous medical office experience preferred.

Spanish/English skills desirable. Interested candidates may submit resumes via fax to 770535-7445 Attn: Employment E-mail to: HR@longstreet clinic.com or complete an application at 725 Jesse Jewel Pkwy., Suite 270, Gainesville, GA 30501. for additional info about the Longstreet Clinic, P.C., please visit our website: www. longstreetclinic. com

Misc. Help Wanted Carriage Nissan & KIA in Gainesville , GA. Need a few good, motivated people for some exciting Full-Time Positions.

Great opportunity. We need quick learners, organized, able to work nights & weekends.

Apply in person at either store. No phone calls please.

Office/Clerical Immediate opening for Full-Time FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR Must have excellent phone skills. Excel & Word exp. preferred. Fax resume to 770-534-5905

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Professional Challenged Child and Friends, EOE School Social Worker Working with special needs and typically developing children and their families in a preschool setting.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid clear renewable Georgia PSC certificate in Social Work; LCSW preferred.

Must have experience in writing, implementing and assessing social work IEP goals, excellent communication skills (English/Spanish preferred) and be enthusiastic about working with families of special needs children.

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North Georgia Non- profit seeks Executive Director.

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Fax resume to: Family Recovery 770-287-1931

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Trades ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS NEEDED Located in Buford, GA Call 678-482-0322 Help Wanted.

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Must pass background check and have a clean driving record. Call 706367-0336

Truck Drivers CLASS A CDL Drivers-Local needed. Must have clean MVR, 2 yrs. exp. Must comply with all DOT reg.

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CLEAN MVR NEEDED Apply in Person at: Lawson Trucking 875 West Ridge Rd 770-535-8347 Gainesville business looking for mature CDL Driver for flexible P/T hours. Must have exp. Fax resume to: 770297-5331 OTR DRIVER Clean MVR with at least 2 yrs exp. reqd.

For info call: Mitchell Reddick Trucking 404668-4554 SEEKING 10 NEW DRIVERS. F/T Positions.

Be 21 & have valid driver’s license. Must have good MVR. Company vehicle furn., make around $500$800/wkly + bonuses.

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Stuff Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

WASHERS $100; DRYERS $75; REFRIG $125. Will Deliver. 678-546-9184 678-617-5560

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Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY PLOTSMemorial Park. $4,000/ obo. For Both.

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Furniture 32”x39” 4 DRAWER CHEST, $40; 34”x45” 4 DRAWER CHEST, $45; Small CHEST w/ one shelf hutch top, 18”x47.5” is base, drawers are 22”x20.5”, $65; 1 DESK, 49.5” x 20”, 4 drawers, & one center drawer, $45; LINEN CHEST, 18” x40”, $45; Dark Round TABLE w/ 4 chairs, $75; 2 TOY CHESTS, 14” x31”, $20/ea. Mahogany CABINET, 2 drawers, 32”x30”, $42; 1 Old CHAIR, Stripped, mint cond., $60; 1 CHILD’S TABLE, 3 chairs w/ animal faces, $35.

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SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR, GE 26.6 cu ft, $500; (2) WEDDING GOWNS, $75/each. 770-718-1708

Pets & Supplies GREAT DANE Pups, $400. Full blooded.

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706-809-8388 POMERANIANS- Pups 1 male & 1 fem. Blk & wht, 6wks. $300 ea.

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3985 Pointe North, Gainesville $299k.

(678)697-8915 OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun. June 22-23, 2-4 pm GREATHALLHOME. COM 3BR/1BA Harmony Church Rd. $89,500 or Rent Option. Financin w/approved credit. 770287-4082 FSBO - Beautiful 3/2 Ranch near Lake Lanier.

A must see. $147,900.

OPEN HOUSE 6/23, Sun. 1-4pm. 8945 Pine Tree Circle, Gainesville, GA 30506. 770-561-7733

CADILLAC 2007 CTS, 3.6L, V6, auto, 109K, $11,750.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Recreation

CADILLAC 2009 DTS Excellent Condition (UNDER 50K MILES) Fully Loaded Black on Black Leather/ Wood Grain Interior (Garage Kept) Great Deal $29,995 Call: 770-595-0318

Bayliner 1987 Avanti 34’ Cruiser. Twin Mercury engines. $14k 404-955-0102

CHEVY 2003 Suburban, 5.3L, V8, auto, 124K, $11,699.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

DODGE 2002 Neon ES. ES edition. 108k mi. A good car. A sound car, a very reliable car. $2850.

678-200-0812

HONDA 2009 CR-V. LX 2.4L, 4cyls, auto FWD SUV $16,612 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 FORD 1993 Taurus GL. Grandma’s Car! 93k orig miles. Spotless In & Out. Reliable plus Reliable. $2250. 678-200-0812

JON BOAT 12’- Trlr, trolling mtr, new batt, 2 anchors, Ne w Cond. $750/obo. 770-823-3389

BUICK 2001 Century Ltd. All serv records, Great Cond! 130k. $3300. 678-463-7006

NORTH AMERICAN SPIRIT -23’, Sleeps 4, 3 sails, Clean, fast, Lanier, Must Sell! $1776. 678860-6867 hschwartz80@gmail. com

CHEVY 2012 Sonic LTZ Turbo, 4dr. Sdn, 13K mi, Will take payoff of $15k.

706-499-9991

REGAL 1999 Bow Rider. 18ft. Volvo eng completely rebuilt. $5000. 770-503-7957 678-232-4096

RV’s/Travel Trailers

2013 Kodiak Ultra-Lite 200QB travel trailer, NEVER USED. Sleeps 4, $15,000. Jefferson (352) 474-9454

KEYSTONE 2006 Springdale rell Travel Trailer.

Excellent condition inside and out.

13.5 BTU AC and heat. Fully duct-ed.

Master Bedroom has separate entry door.

Full shower and bath. Skylights. Gas stove and large 22” oven.

This is a steal at $7900!

Call Ken at 706.968.9848 or email at kwagner49@gmail. com COACHMAN 2001Santara. 36’, 2 slides with toppers, side by side frig w/ice maker, new tires, new batt, backup camera, gen, new awnings. Like New inside. 9200mi. $43,000.

770-532-9419 HURRICANE 2004 MH, 33ft, 2 slides, sleep number bed, 6 new tires, excellent condition inside and out. 31,800 mileage. $39,999.

770-539-4301

CHEVY 2002 Trailblazer, 4.2L, 6 cyl., auto, 164K, $5,899.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHRYSLER 2006 300 AWD Sedan, 3.5L, V6. $15,609 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Boats & Marine Arrowglass 15’ Fish & Ski Boat w/Trailer.

Purchased new in ‘79.

Well maint’d. 70hp Johnson mtr needs rebuiling, $1200. 770536-4602

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2008 Sportster. 883XL, chrome & blk. 2650mi.

Like New! Lots of extras.

678-488-2521

Sport Utility Vehicles

Mountain Property 1.58 ACRES in Hiawassee Cleared, mountain view w.creek in back. $19k.

706-654-9219 or 770639-1597

2BR/1BA Priv lot. no pets. $125/wk; $100 dep 770-532-0032; 678936-6791

2BR/1BA, pvt, Jackson Co., $125/wk + dep.

No pets. 706-265-3536

$0 Application Fee. 3BR/2BA HOMES Now Available From $699/mo.

Expires 6/30/13 SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelake lanier .com EHO WAS

FOR SALE BY OWNER 2BR/2.5BA , full bsmt, freplc, deck, completely renovated thru-out, new appls. Close in. Lake access. $62k. For appt 706-865-6565

Wheels

CHRYSLER 1994 Lebaron. Cnvt. auto, V6, green/gray. New top/tires. 157k. $1595. 770-262-8200 FORD 1993 Ranger w/ Crew Cab, auto trans, A/C works, runs good, $2850; MAZDA 2001 626, exc. cond., $3850; 27 HP twin cylinder, GARDEN TRACTOR, w/ 48” mower deck, grass catcher system w/ 3 bins, runs great, cuts smooth, $900.

706-693-0099

Import Cars

129S. 2br/2ba, Priv Lot. No pets. $150/wk. $400 dep. 770-533-3029

SIBERIAN HUSKY CKC Puppies .

678-997-3386

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Condominiums For Sale

BMW 2006 325i, Gray, 3.0L, 6cyl, RWD Sedan. $15,620 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

ACURA 2005 RL, 3.5l, V6, 111K, $12,620 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

INFINITI 2006 FX35, black, heated seats, moonrf, $18,620 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

MAZDA 2010 Tribute, 3.0L, V6, auto, 47K, $17,299 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 1996 Suburban LT 1500. 3rd row seat, dual air, trailer special, loaded, white & gold. $2950/obo. Retired. 706778-7267

Trucks CHEVY 1984. C-10.

Silverado. Full size, V8, auto. $2500/Sell or Trade. 678-546-9184; 678-617-5560

CHEVY 2007 HD3500 Dura Max. Loaded, Duelie wheels, 90k mi. $29,500. 770-861-8005

CHEVY 2008-2500 HD, Dura-Max, LTZ, crew cab, suspension lift, 20” whls, 35” Toyo tires, 235k, $26,000 706-348-3180

FORD 1993 F-150, inline 6, good work truck, 2 gas tanks, $1,800.

678-316-8687

FORD 2011 Ranger XLT, 15,500 mi, excellent condition, red, gray/ black interior, automatic, 2-door, air conditioner, cruise control, power locks, , power steering, power windows, driver airbag, passenger airbag, abs, fog lights.

Spay Bedliner, one owner, all Maintenance Records $15,000 , contact Larry, 706-894-2379, guinn1492@gmail.com.

Vans FORD 2001 Windstar Van. 3.8 V6. Exc Cond.

Many xtras. $4875. 770287-0183

TOYOTA 2007 Camry, 3.5L, V6, FWD Sedan. $16,620 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

GMC 1993 Van. V8 auto, ladder racks.

Good work Van. $750. 678-617-5560

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