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Runoffs for Sheriff, Probate Judge From staff reports Jackson County will have a new commission chairman in January as District 1 Commissioner Tom Crow defeated incumbent chairman Hunter Bicknell in the Republican Primary.

But Jackson County voters will be going back to the polls on Aug. 21 for a primary runoff in both the Sheriff’s race and for Probate Judge.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office investigator Janis Mangum received 4,507 votes in the seven-way race for Sheriff but did not garner enough votes to avoid a runoff.

Ramone Gilbert, a retired Hall County law enforcement major,was able to edge out Andy Garrison to advance to the Aug. 21 runoff with Mangum. Gllbert got 2,784 votes and Garrison received 2,565 votes.

Mangum said she was overwhelmed by the

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support she received in the primary. For the past three weeks, Mangum said she has been busy campaigning, even taking vacation to get out to see the people.

“After I get my second wind in a day or two, I’ll be hitting it hard again,” said Mangum. “I want what is best for Jackson County; that has

been my intent the whole time. This is where my heart is.” She suggests that being the front-runner is recognition of the hard work she has put in on behalf of Jackson Countians for the past 27 years.

“I want to thank everyone for the kindness and encouragement and, most of all, for the prayers they lifted up for me,” said Mangum.

She pledged to continue to keep running a positive, fact-based campaign.

Other votes went to Greg Vaughan, 452; Ronnie Norris, 250; Randy Moore, 219; and Gerald Moon, 124.

For Probate Court, Sherry Moore outdistanced the three others in the race but put fewer than 400 votes between herself and Donna Sikes.With 31.91 percent, Moore was the top vote-getter with 3,502 votes. Sikes got 3,110 votes for 28.34 percent to move into the runoff with Moore. Tracy Brooks was close behind with 3,032 votes, or 27.63 percent.

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Donna Geiger got 1,326 vote, or 12.08 percent.

Turnout for the primary was 38.87 percent, according to Election Supervisor Lori Wurtz, who noted turnout was up from previous votes. Results will not be finalized until

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Secretary of State visits Jackson County elections

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Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, far right, visited Jackson County Office of Elections & Registration on Friday and Lori Wurtz, center, and Board of Elections & Registration Chief Registrar Douglas Beck bragged on the staff and the “magnificant seven” at work below.

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp visited the Jackson County Administration Building Friday to see early voting in action.

In spite of the county furlough day, election-related activities were ongoing on the final day of early voting, and Election Supervisor Lori Wurtz, her staff and election workers were on hand to greet Kemp and show off operations.

Wurtz also bragged on the poll workers she called “the magnificant seven” including Reba Wofford, Sandy Elrod, Clara Hemphill, Elaine Perry, Sue Swinson, Shirley Harrold and Burley Hemphill. The team handled early voting duties including the July 21 Saturday voting day when 135 ballots were cast in the Adm Building auditorium where votes would be consolidated after the polls closed Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Wurtz and her staff discussed how operations would work on election night.

Kemp asked about the number of precincts in Jackson County and Wurtz said she would like to reduce the number of precincts from 16 before the next election cycle. Reducing the number could mean a longer travel time for some voters.

However, Kemp noted that more and more voters are taking advantage of the three weeks of early balloting so the numbers going to their polling places on election day across the state is dropping.

Wurtz showed Kemp a stack of yellow envelopes returned to her office as undeliverable by the postal service. As a result of redistricting from the 2010 census, new cards have been mailed to voters. That represents a $3,000 project for the Election & Registration office. More than 3,000 were returned.

Kemp also then traveled to the Barrow County Administrative Annex Friday to see early voting in that neighboring county.

Kemp said his office is maintaining a map of visits being made to each of Georgia’s 159 counties.

“I am making these visits to help me see what the counties are going through,” said Kemp, mentioning that he can get ideas of ways the state can better help counties and can also share ideas between counties. Kemp said he was also working to build relationships with the election staffs .

“We are all in this together,” said Kemp, who stressed that his office wants to work as a partner with each of the election offices around the state.

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME

Teachers enriched by knowledge of reaching students

By JACKIE ELLETT For The Paper Yesterday I was leafing through a pile of what I call “love notes” from my students, pictures and letters written in the all familiar elementary aged printing style.

Some are illustrated with colorful symbols of rainbows, hearts and stick-like figures, others scratched out words.

They always make me smile.

One letter in particular caught my full attention, black penned letters unsure of their direction some slanting to the right, others to the left scrawling out a carefully penned message ending with a smiley face placed next to the word “love” and the student’s signature.

The letter begins, “Dear Mrs. Ellett, Thank you for making these six years awesome and that one year in second grade I will never forget.”

The letter goes on for two pages

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detailing the things this child will never forget; things I had forgotten but am now reminded of.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a teacher and the important role we play in our students’ lives and within our communities. Teaching is a noble profession; it is the one profession that touches every person’s life and impacts careers.

So what does it mean to be a teacher? To be a teacher means to be someone who cares deeply for their students, sometimes staying up all night worrying about them.

A teacher is someone who demonstrates caring passionately about an idea and models that doing so may mean the possibility of being wrong, and that’s OK. A teacher is someone who wants to change the world and make it a better place and works hard in doing so, often at the expense of their own families.

To be a teacher means to become part of the process of guiding our

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students to find their own voices to express their experiences and to be able to articulate it to others. To be a teacher means to be flexible in your thinking, and always ready for the unpredictable, adaptable when transformation takes place and to encourage competing ideas.

To be a teacher means to remember that we are working with young children who do not all learn in the same manner, so we adapt.

Educator Elliott Eisner tells us that we may never know the impact our actions have on our students but our influences are carried with them throughout their lives. The “love notes” that I have kept are the offerings of unconditional love, trust and admiration, precious gifts that I do not take for granted. I keep them and am honored to receive them. I keep them as reminders of why I teach and what my main focus as a teacher should be always, my students.

A new school year is about to

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begin. In less than a week, students will be entering schools throughout Georgia. Teachers everywhere are readying their classrooms for the first day back to school. Most have spent countless hours over the summer working on lessons, planning for the new school year, taking classes or staff development and working in their classrooms so that they are prepared to offer their students the best of themselves.

This week of pre-planning, we are busy with meetings and paperwork, putting the finishing touches in our rooms. A teacher rushes by my room smiling and excited, “I’m going to have another great class!”

I love a positive attitude.

I place all but one of “love notes” back in a box. I hang the one by my desk just so that I remember.

Duncan Creek Elementary Art Teacher Jackie Ellett, a resident of Jackson County, is the 2012 Southeastern Region Art Educator as

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Jackie Ellett well as the Georgia Art Education Association Art Educator of the Year. She has dedicated more than two decades of service to Gwinnett children since joining the school district in 1986. She holds an undergraduate, master’s and specialist degree in Art Education from the University of Georgia.

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Aug. 21 is the date for runoff

provisional and Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) are tabulated on Friday.

Wurtz said the day at the polls went very smoothly, and the new election night process was wonderful. It sped things up to have preliminary results complete just after 11 p.m.

Wurtz said there were a lot of phone calls fielded about the sheriff’s candidates being only on the Republican ballot.

“The voters came to the polls uneducated and didn’t understand this was a primary election, not a general election, and you voted by party,” said Wurtz.

Those who voted in the Republican Primary can return to the polls for the runoff balloting, and registered voters who did not participate in Tuesday’s vote can cast a ballot in the runoff.

“Because there is a huge public interest in the Sheriff and Probate Judge races, we anticipate a heavy turnout,” said Wurtz of the upcoming primary.

Jackson County voters gave a big thumbs down for the transportation intiative which would have added another penny of sales tax to be earmarked for an identified project list.

There were 8,726 votes against T-SPLOST and 3,002 signaling approval for the new means of funding regional road projects. Jackson County’s vote was just shy of a 75-25 split. Vot-

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Tom and Nadine Crow were at the Administration Building Tuesday evening for results of the primary balloting. ers of the Northeast Georgia area also overwhelmingly rejected the initiative.

The transportation sales tax referendum was defeated in most parts of Georgia on Tuesday but no place worse than the 13county Georgia Mountains region, which includes Hall County.

At presstime, the referendum appeared headed for defeat in nine of 12 regions in Georgia, including the 10-county Atlanta region.

While the voters rejected a change in funding for transportation, Jackson County voters did opt for change in leadership of the county

POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■ A July 23 damage to property report was filed by a driver after an oncoming vehicle on Spout Springs Road lost an item off the vehicle. The object struck the front left fender and door or the complainant’s truck.

■ A Braselton resident notified police on July 24 that someone had cashed his federal tax return in Pearson. The complainant said he had filed his return and first contacted the IRS on May 14 and was told the check was mailed. He once again contacted the IRS on June 14 and requested a refund trace. The IRS said the check had been cashed on June 14. Resident was provided with the Pearson City Police Department’s contact information as well as the store information where the check was cashed.

The case has been forwarded to investigations.

■ On July 25, police responded to Highway 53 at Zion Church Road where a driver said she was attempting to enter the turn lane but drove over the white line and hit an area that had been rutted out. The front tire was flattened, the rim was bent and a small amount of damage to the rear passenger side tire was also reported. The car was towed to the car dealership.

■ On July 25, a theft was reported outside a residence of Mossy Oak Landing. The victim said while doing contract work he had left his Samsung notebook tablet in his pickup truck to

charge. Upon returning to his truck, he noticed the tablet was missing. He went back into residence to see if it was inside but remembered leaving it in the truck. He saw a couple of juveniles walking fast down the street to a residence on White Beam Trail Road.

The victim went to the location and spoke with the father and brother of the juveniles. The juveniles said they saw three to four black males walking back and forth beside the vehicle and then walking between two residences to the trail that lead to the Falls Of Braselton. The trails were checked but nothing was found. The victim’s I.T. department will be able to locate the device.

■ A 1986 Red Mazda pick up truck with white stripes down the side was reported stolen from a Highway 211

location on July 26. The Cleveland owner said he parked the vehicle at 6:30 a.m. and his coworkers told him that his truck had been missing since 9 a.m.

■ An officer on a traffic enforcement detail on Highway 211 on July 27 saw the passenger in a red vehicle traveling north on attempting to conceal his face. The Mercury Cougar had a brake light out and had a driveout tag. A traffic stop was conducted on Golf Club Drive and Highway 211 and the driver and passenger had conflicting stories about where they were going. Asked it he was lost, the driver said he was looking for an address in Stockbridge.

The officer advised him he was more than 45 minutes north of Atlanta and a long way from Stockbridge. The passenger was nervous and his hands were shaking.

A consent search was

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“People were ready for a change,” said Crow, who was on hand for consolidation of ballots in the Administration Building auditorium. He said he had not planned to stay the entire evening, but “things got so interesting, I just stayed on.”

Crow got out to an early lead, outpacing Bicknell by 58.49 percent to 41.51 percent when the first five precincts were tallied.

Bicknell had been a candidate for the 9th District Congressional race before bowing out to seek re-election as chairman. In the end, Crow tallied up 5,792 votes to Bicknell’s 4,535 votes.

When January rolls around, Crow said, “We’ll have to stand back and analyze everything we’ve got.” He said he wants to open the lines of communication and work with the county manager and finance director, suggesting there are some information may not have been shared with everyone.

“The economy has been negatively impacting everybody, not just [Jackson County,]” said Crow. “It’s impacting all the citizens.

We are all in it together and have to work together.”

Crow suggests that a reality check will be in order. “There is not a private pot of gold to keep dipping into,” he said.

Before half the precincts were tallied, incumbent State Court Judge Rob Alexander was winning handily over challenger Jeff Perry with 74.62 percent to Perry’s 25.34 percent. In the end, Alexander got 8,000 votes to Perry’s 3,006.

In the District 2 commission race, incumbent Chas Hardy will keep his post as he garnered 1,326 votes while Max Allen got

granted and the officers located a black bag containing a green T-shirt and a pair of gloves.

Underneath the passenger’s seat was a skull motorcycle mask and another pair of gloves.

The passenger said the items were used for paint ball but the officer knew the items were not regulated paint ball gear.

A Gwinnett County task force unit was called to the scene. Also in the black bag were four Metro PSC cell phones which the passenger said he had found along DeKalb County streets and at MARTA stations.

He agreed to turn over the phones since they were found items. The mask, shirts, gloves and bag were photographed.

577 votes and former commissioner Jody Thompson received 542 votes.

In the District 1 commission seat, currently held by Crow, Jim Hix got a total of 1,754 votes while Guy Spicer received 743 votes.

The special vote related to alcoholic beverage sales in Jackson County got the voter nod.

The measure for Sunday consumption on the premises passed by a margin of 56.2 percent to 43.8 percent.

Related to Sunday package sales of alcohol, Jackson County favored approval by a 56.14 percent to 43.86 percent vote.

State Sen. Frank Ginn won re-election, taking 68.06 percent of the vote as challenger Danny Yearwood, commission chairman in Barrow County, got 31.94 percent. Jackson County’s vote was 66.34 percent for Ginn and 33.66 percent for Yearwood.

In the State House 117 contest, Jackson County went for incumbent Doug McKillip, giving him 636 votes against Regina Quick’s 373 votes. However, across the House district of Jackson, Barrow, Oconee and Clarke counties, Quick was able to amass 3,686 votes for 50.44 percent of the total to unseat McKillip.

Jackson County handled Martha Zoller 4,274 votes toward her close race with Doug Collins in the 9th Congressional District race.

They will faceoff in the Aug. 21 Republican primary. In Jackson County, 42.26 percent of the vote went to Zoller with Collins getting 39.66 percent, or 4,011 votes. Across the district, Collins garnered 41.8 percent of the vote with Zoller getting 41.2 percent. Roger Fitzpatrick got 1,828 votes in Jackson County.

See all Jackson County results from Tuesday’s primary at ClickThePaper.com

■ A Perimeter Circle resident reported a possible fraud on July 28.

The victim said he was having a moving sale and sold $5,700 worth of furniture to a man who arranged to have movers come for some of the furniture at a later date. The victim deposited the hundred dollars bills into his bank ATM and noticed the four $20 bills remaining appeared to be counterfeit. Police collected the fake money to enter into evidence.

■ A suspicious vehicle was reported at the Golden Pantry on Highway 53 at 2 a.m. on July 30. The darkcolored Chevy Camaro pulled into a driveway, waited for a while and then drove away. An of-

ficer pulled in behind the vehicle at the gas pumps and conducted a traffic stop. The officer walked up to the vehicle and a female in the driver seat said first she left her license at home before then acknowledging her license was suspended.

The female said she didn’t drive to the location and the passengers in the car claimed they didn’t know who was driving. The officer transported the driver to the Gwinnett County Jail.

■ The Bendcreek Lane area has been experiencing a rash of egg-andbutter-tossing incidents and surveillance video may have captured the repeat offenders on tape. Several suspects may be involved.

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West Jackson Fire Department ■ Units responded July 22 to a Davenport Road personal care home where a resident was displaying signs of a possible stroke. Personnel assisted in loading the patient for transport by Med 3.

■ A man cutting grass on July 22 on Amy Industrial Lane called for assistance after he said he was blown off his lawn mower. He complained of back and leg pain. Med 3 provided transport.

■ An EMS call was made to a Wood Crest Drive residence on July 23 where the patient was conscious but not alert. She said she had checked her blood sugar but the meter was not reading correctly. After personnel checked her sugar, she said she was feeling fine and did not require transport.

■ A call later that day found personnel at another Wood Crest residence where a patient was showing possible stroke signs. She said the pain of the past five days was getting worse and she requested to go to St. Mary’s Hospital.

Personnel assisted in loading the patient for transport by Med 3.

■ An alarm sounded at Haverty’s on Broadway Avenue on July 24 but the call was cancelled by the alarm company.

■ A July 25 medical call was responded to on Walnut Ridge. The patient was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Med 3.

■ A Walnut Road resident was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center on July 25 after the patient was stabilized.

■ A Doe Ridge resident was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center on July 26 after possibly suffering a stroke.

■ On July 27, personnel responded to The Olive Branch. A patient was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center

by Med 3.

■ A system malfunction was determined to be the cause of a smoke alarm activation at CVS on the afternoon of July 27. All customers were outside the store when fire personnel arrived on the scene. After fire personnel checked for smoke in the photo section and finding no fire, the manager was able to successfully reset the alarm.

■ A Pocket Road resident was transported

by Med 3 on a July 27 medical call.

■ Personnel responded July 27 to a report of a dog bite on Pinecrest Street. Units were cancelled en route.

■ A Roberts Road resident was advised to extinguish the illegal burn of construction materials on July 27. The lumber was left to burn with no one around.

■ The patient at a Highway 53 medical call on July 27 was transported by Northeast Georgia Medical Center

by Med 3. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office cleared the scene before emergency responders entered the residence.

■ A medical call was responded to in the early morning hours of July 28 on Johnson Drive. The patient was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Med

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■ At 3:50 a.m. on July 28, Engine 31 and Med 3 responded to Highway 124 and Maddox Road where a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The patient was lying in the middle of the road. When Med 3 arrived, Emory Flight was dispatched to the scene.

Other West Jackson Fire Department personnel responded to a second alarm to respond to West Jackson Primary School to set up landing zone and E32 responded to the land zoning while the E31 crew assisted Med 3 crew in placing patient in full spinal immobilization, loading the patient onto stretcher and into Med 3. One of E31 crew drove Med 3 to the landing zone. The patient was transferred to Emory Flight and transported to Atlanta Medical Center.

■ Just after 3 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters responded to an outside equipment fire at 401 Lewis Braselton Blvd., where a transformer had blown. Firefighters found transformer, power pole and grass beneath on fire. Firefighters contained the fire to the area awaiting the arrival of the Jackson EMC crew which disconnected power from the transformer. The ground fire and fire on pole below transformer was extinguished by firefighters and Jackson EMC personnel extinguished the transformer fire with handheld extinguishers. Units responded back to the location just after 5 p.m. to wet down the power pole at the request of Jackson EMC crews.

Hero’s Ball will honor public safety members The second annual Hero’s Ball will feature recognition of four public safety workers from West Jackson, according to organizer Amber Chatham.

The Hero’s Ball is a “Dress Blues, Black Tie Optional” event to honor the men and women of the West Jackson Fire Department, Braselton Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

All of the proceeds support eXchange, Chatham’s nonprofit that supports the wives and children of wounded and deceased Special Operations Forces Soldiers. eXchange also assists Operation One Voice in its support of the families of Special Ops soldiers.

The eXchange was founded in the spring of 2011 out of Chatham’s conviction to tell her heroes “Thank you for eXchanging your life for my everyday freedoms.”

The Hero’s Ball will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, at the Braselton-Stover House in Braselton.

Tax-deductible tickets are $100 per person and tickets include dinner prepared

by Cornbread and Caviar from food donated by Whole Foods, a special gift from Funari Realty and Chateau Elan, entertainment by Nelson Brownstone and access to a cash bar and gun raffle.

A complimentary cigar bar is being provided by D&R Ci-

gars. Sponsorship of a $2,500 table will include seats for two public safety persons and their guests.

Special room rates at Chateau Elan will be available for event-goers.

For more information on the eXchange or the Hero’s Ball, visit www.exchangeusa.org or contact Amber Chatham at 706-224-5493.

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While fighting this Sunday house fire, a firefighter suffered heat-related injuries.

Sunday fire destroys home

Units from Jackson Trail, West Jackson and the Jackson County Correctional Institute Fire Departments were dispatched at 5 p.m. July 29 to 86 Cottonwood Road in Jefferson on a reported structure fire.

Firefighters responded and found a twostory single-family residence which was half engulfed by fire.

One firefighter was injured due to heat and transported by Jackson County EMS to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville for evaluation.

The house was listed as a total loss and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Jackson Trail Fire Department. The scene was cleared just before 10 p.m.

No was home at the time of the fire.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle Emergency units from West Jackson Fire

and Jackson County EMS responded at 3:43 a.m. on July 28 to Zion Church Road at the intersection of Highway 124 to a reported auto accident with injuries.

Upon arrival they found a 16-year-old male who had been struck by a vehicle in the roadway. The patient had sustained several injuries including a possible head injury. The patient was treated on the scene and prepared for transfer to Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta.

Air Methods was requested for helicopter transport and the patient, who was listed as critical at the scene, was flown to that facility.

According to Jackson County Director of Public Safety Steve Nichols, the condition of the patient at Atlanta Medical is unknown.

Emergency crews left the scene at 5:16 a.m.

– From Jackson County Emergency Services

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The First Baptist Church of Winder Woman’s Missionary Union is sponsoring a Barrow County Schools Prayer Walk at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6. Come and join us at your neighborhood school to pray for students and staff for the 2012-2013 school year.

Died July 23, 2012 Ray Abernathy, 83, of Winder, died Monday, July 23, 2012.

Born April 1, 1929, in Helen, he was a son of the late Joel and Gillie Abernathy. He was a 1946 graduate of Towns County High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Berry College in 1950. He served proudly in the United States Navy from 1952-56. He worked for the Department of Agriculture for 30 years beginning with the Veteran Training Program, then as a county supervisor of the Farmers Home Administration before retiring as assistant district director in 1984. Upon his retirement from government service, he started his second career in real estate development, both building and managing apartments. He retired again in 2009. For 52 years, he called Winder home and was an active member of the Winder Lions Club and First Baptist Church Brotherhood Sunday school class for most of that time. He enjoyed yard work, gardening and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Martha; eldest son, Mike, of Athens; youngest son, Jerry and daughterin-law, Susan, of Dacula; and grandchildren, Erin and Kyle Abernathy.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 30, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Winder with the Rev. Irby Stanley officiating. Donations may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church Paydown Presson Fund, 635 Jefferson Highway, Winder, GA 30680.

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The Church of Hoschton, located at 3849 Highway 53 in the West Jackson Shopping Center in Hoschton, invites you to worship. Sunday services begin with Bible study at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening worship at 6. There is children’s church and a nursery for children 7 years of age and under every Sunday morning.

Wednesday night prayer meeting begins at 7 with Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Cory Sexton, can be reached at 678-234-9408. sss Mulberry Baptist Church will be hosting revival at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-3 with the Rev. Arthur Sutherland as guest preacher.

Mulberry Baptist Church is located at 5970 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. The Rev. Ollie V. Hayes is the pastor. sss Corner-Stone Church Preschool, located at 6933 Highway 11 in Jefferson, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Get more information by visiting www.cornerstone.org/preschool sss Mulberry Baptist Church is hosting a singing at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 featuring Frankie Wilson as guest singer. Call Doug at 770-534-0023.

Mulberry Baptist Church is located at 5970 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. The Rev. Ollie V. Hayes is the pastor. sss Bethlehem First UMC will celebrate homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 5. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jim Taylor.

Bethlehem First United Methodist Church hosts four worship services weekly. A communion service is held at 8:30 a.m. in the church chapel, followed by contemporary celebration at 9:30 in the fellowship hall, with a traditional service at 11 a.m. in the main sanctuary. The church has a second service at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the Worship Center. This service is called The Edge. Sunday school classes are available for all age groups beginning at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The church is at 709 Christmas Ave., in Bethlehem.

Contact the Rev. Parker Benson at 770-867-3727 or visit www.bigwhitechurch.com sss Calvary Baptist-Statham will host its First Friday Night Singing on Aug. 3 which will feature Threads of Hope, Jonathan and April Swanger and The Calvary Baptist Choir will also be singing.

A love offering will be taken at end of program Please plan to attend. The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Calvary Baptist is at 1975 Highway 82 in Statham. Dr. Ronnie Healan can be reached at 770725- 5164 or visit www.calvary baptiststatham. org. sss East Side Baptist Church will celebrate its 98th homecoming on Aug. 5 with lunch following the service. The Homeland Boys will be singing at the service and everyone is invited to the celebration.

The church is collecting school supplies for the children of the congregation. A collection box is in the back of the church.

The church is on Bert Day Road and Ga. Highway 8 next to Smith Funeral Home. Contact the Rev. Darrell Gilmer at 770-867-5774. sss Winder First United Methodist Church will host a churchwide back to Sunday School pancake breakfast and promotion on Sunday, Aug. 5, in the Fellowship Hall with serving lines opening at 9:30. Wednesday night suppers begin on Aug. 15 with serving lines opening at 5:45.

Sunday services are at 8:45 a.m. for early worship, 10 a.m. Sunday school and 10:55 a.m. worship service. A Contemporary Worship service is at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall each Sunday.

The church is at 280 N. Broad St., in Winder.

Visit www.winderfumc.com or contact the Rev. Terry L. Tippens at 770-867-4594. sss The annual Fall Children’s Consignment sale at Winder First United Methodist Church is set for Saturday, Aug. 18, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A community yard sale will be held on the front lawn that day as well with funds going toward Faith Fest. sss Union Baptist Church will host a bone marrow drive on Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be the Match is the organization in charge of it. Visit www.marrow.org.

Union Baptist Church has 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday with Sunday School at 9:45. Evening worship is at 6. Union Baptist Church is at 527 Union Church Road in Winder.

Call 770-867-7273 or visit www.winderubc.org sss The Barrow County Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers for its 14th home being built in the Lochwolde subdivision.

Habitat needs carpenters, plumbers, painters, dry wall workers, electricians or anyone willing to help. Workdays are on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 9 a.m.

The address of the house is 921 Lochwolde Lane off Highway 81 in Bethlehem. The Habitat sign marks the spot.Visit www.barrowhabitat.org or call 770-277-7997. sss

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Died July 24, 2012 Jerry Ahern, 66, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012.

Born in Chicago, Ill., he was a son of the late John and Arline Ahern. He was an award-winning, internationally-known author of more than 80 novels, including “The Survivalist” series, numerous non-fiction books as well as thousands of magazine articles. In recent years, he served as an editorial consultant. Additionally, he was a strong supporter of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Jerry had a strong Christian faith and led a vigorous and healthy lifestyle until a recent and aggressive cancer took his life.

His positive and never-giveup attitude as well as a good sense of humor were a part of his day to day throughout.

Jerry was deeply cherished and loved by his family; all those that knew him loved him. He had a strong devotion to his family.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Sharon Ahern; children, Samantha and Robert Akers of Commerce, Jason and Tracy Ahern of Buford; grandchildren, Olivia Akers, Alec, Aidan, Emily and Addison Ahern; and nephew, George R. Smith of Hartwell.

A private family memorial service will be held on a later date.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Randall H. Faulkner

Died July 25, 2012 Randall H. Faulkner, 64, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

Born in Hall County, he was a son tof the late Homer John and Agnes Doster Faulkner.

Mr. Faulkner retired from General Motors Company with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Patricia Faulkner; daughters, Cindy Gilleland and Becky Faulkner, both of Hoschton; seven grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Carlyle and the Rev. Tim Strickland officiating.

Interment was in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Martha Dean Head

Died July 29, 2012 Mrs. Martha Dean Fite Head, 101, of Jefferson, died Sunday, July 29, 2012.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Judge Pemberton Cooley and the late Martha Crooks Cooley. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson. She graduated from Piedmont College and taught school at the Martin Institute.

Mrs. Head was preceded in death by her husbands, George Henry Fite and Sidney A. Head; daughter, Martha Pem Fite Deadwyler; and seven brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Sandra Fite of Jefferson; grandchildren, Chantel and Stacy Tolbert, Kelby and Jaime Fite, Marla Cooley, Peggy Deadwyler, Sandi Deadwyler and James H. Deadwyler; brother, Hugh T. Cooley of Commerce; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson with the Rev. Pemberton Cooley III and the Rev. Chris Laskey officiating. The burial followed in the Woodbine Cemetery. Flowers are optional with memorials made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box, 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500, the Special Olympics,1133 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, or the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Albert Edward Hopcraft Sr.

Died July 24, 2012 Albert Edward Hopcraft Sr., 86, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012.

Born in Mansfield, Mass., he retired after 30 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. He attained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant and served in World War II, the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Catherine O’Steen Hopcraft; daughter, Linda Hopcraft Vaughan (Martin) of Richmond, Va.; son, Ed Hopcraft Jr., (Rebecca Wright) of White Plains; grandchildren, Chad E. (Jenny) Hopcraft, David W. (Adelyn) Hopcraft and Casey Hopcraft; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Maggy, Jessie and Dani Hopcraft; and brother, Calvin Hopcraft of Oklahoma.

A graveside service was held Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Buck William McDaniel

Died July 24, 2012 Buck William McDaniel, 47, of Winder, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012.

Born in Winder, he was a self-employed carpenter and an ordained Baptist minister.

Survivors include his parents, Royce and Shirley Nix McDaniel of Winder; son, Kyle William (Shannon) Gibson of Cornelia; daughters, Casey LeAnn McDaniel of Winder and Kelly E. (Wesley) King of Alto; grandchildren, Zech King, Calebe King and Kaiti Beth Gibson; brothers, Terry McDaniel of Arnoldsville and Steve McDaniel of Hull; and sisters, Mille Davis, Susan McDaniel and Donna Fowler, all of Winder, and Tammy Whisnant of Jefferson.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 27, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Lamar Kastner and Joel Shadburn officiating. Interment was in the Revival Baptist Church Cemetery in Braselton.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Thomas Dale Murphy

Died July 27, 2012 Thomas Dale Murphy, 74, of Milledgeville, formerly of Pendergrass, died Friday, July 27, 2012.

Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Thomas Woodrow Murphy and the late Irene Cooper Murphy. He worked in sales at Slack Auto Parts and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Matarrese of Alpharetta; son, John Paul Murphy of Monroe; sisters, Carol Holzhalb and

Woodie Oglesby, both of Pendergrass; brother, William Murphy of Pendergrass; and grandchildren, Jade Murphy, and Alli, Melissa and Nicole Matarrese.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Gene Perrault

Died July 21, 2012 Gene Perrault, 80, of Winder, died Saturday, July 21, 2012.

Mr. Perrault served in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired after 23 years of service as Chief Warrant Officer. He was a custodian for Gwinnett County Public Schools, North Gwinnett High School, Alcova Elementary, and Gainesville area churches.

He also worked for 10 years at Aloma Baptist Church in Winter Park, Fla., and 13 years at NCR as an electronic technician. He loved playing fast pitch softball, tennis, racquetball, hunting, fishing and especially bowling. He also boxed in the Army. A son of the late Fred and Bernice Perrault, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Herbert, John, Robert, Dolores and an infant sister.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Perrault; children, Linda and Steven Ladd, Cheryl and Mike Moore, Susan and Mark Koss, Cindy and Greg Faulkner; brothers, Frederick Perrault, Mickey Perrault, Julius Perrault, Jerry Perrault, Edward Perrault; sisters, Marion Balsimo, Bernice “Curls” Waupoose, Violet Claeys, Judy Hamann, Jeannie Saippa; grandchildren, Jacob, Aaron, Kristen, Edward, Carson, Johnathan, Mary and Nathan.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 27, 2012, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Irby Stanley officiating. Burial was in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Donations may be made to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia - Barrow County - Food 2 Kids, in memory of Gene Perrault, P.O. Box 48857, Athens, Ga. 30604.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Ellen Louise Perry

Died July 21, 2012 Ellen Louise Perry, 100, of Winder, died Saturday, July 21, 2012.

Born in Jefferson, she was a homemaker. She attended Winder First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Purdy Davis and Zipporah Hayes David; husband, Mack Perry; sons, Jack Perry and Mack Perry Jr.; daughter, Joyce Miller; brothers, Malvin, Hayes, Ed, George, John and Jim Davis; and sisters, Ruth Connell, Mary Lou McDonald, Eva Merle Snyder and Beth Wages.

Survivors include her daughters, Marie Perry Wall and husband Henry of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Beth Jackson and husband Joe of Jefferson; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Vera Pace of Winder and Pansy Alexander of Jefferson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Larry Rary officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Winder First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Clyde Roberts

Died July 28, 2012 Samuel Clyde Roberts, 86, of Monroe, died July 28, 2012.

Born in Walton County, he was a son of the late Charlie Ross and Nellie Brooks Roberts. He was a self-employed farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Vanderford Roberts; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jean Roberts of Monroe; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Virginia Whitehead of Monroe, Dorothy Evans and Mary Alice Roberts, both of Bethlehem, and Ruby Nell Whitaker of Augusta.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Varin Vogt officiating. Interment was in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Fairst Spicer

Died July 30, 2012 Fairst Spicer, 66, of Winder, died Monday, July 30, 2012.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966.

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George R. Wagner Jr.

Died July 25, 2012 George R. Wagner Jr., 76, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

A native of Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of the late George R. Sr., and Callie Lou Roberts Wagner. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a graduate of Auburn University. He was a retiree of the Internal Revenue Service and was a member of Lifeway Church of Auburn.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara S. Wagner; sons, Jim Wagner of Atlanta and David Wagner of Lawrenceville; and five grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bruce Rhodes officiating.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

Betty Yarbrough

Died July 26, 2012 Mrs. Mabeth “Betty” Duffell Yarbrough, 84, of Athens, died Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Myrtice Roberts Wilkes. She was retired from the Navy Supply Corps School, where she was an executive assistant. She was a member of the East Athens Baptist Church. Mrs. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby R. Duffell; husband, Carl Eugene Yarbrough; daughter, Pam Duffell Simmons; sonin-law, Rodney Simmons; and brother, Bob Wilkes.

Survivors include her children, Kathy Duffell Johnson of Athens, Brad Duffell of Jacksonville, Fla., Debbie Duffell White of Raleigh, N.C., and Patti Duffell of Bishop; sisters, Ernestine Wilkes Daniel of Portland, Ore., Jo Anne Allen, Sunnyside and Jane Campbell of Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Jack Wilkes of Pelham; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, 2012, in the East Athens Baptist Church with Chaplain Dennis Duck officiating. The burial followed in the Oconee Hill Cemetery with the East Athens Baptist Church Deacons honored as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, make memorials to the Hospice Advantage, 2470 Daniels Bridge Road Suite 171, Athens, GA 30606.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 2, 2012

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Hunter Snow, Bailey Jones and Elizabeth Ingram competed this summer.

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Among those competing in Indiana were Caroline Flynn, Hunter Snow and Elizabeth Ingram (back row); Bailey Jones, Bree Bingham and Andie Ellett.

4-H Love of Llamas Youth compete in Indiana For The Paper It is 8:15 a.m. and the Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas youth have pulled out of Chelian Farms for the 10-hour trek to Noblesville, Ind., to attend the Jamboree.

For the past four years, youth from across the United States have gathered to learn more about llamas and showing. They have attended workshops and lecture classes and have competed in both performance and showmanship classes. This year is no different. For the six youth from Jackson County, it is a time to reacquaint themselves with friends from previous summers or, for Bree Bingham, a time to make new friends.

Bree Bingham, Andie Ellett, Caroline Flynn, Bailey Jones, Elizabeth Ingram and Hunter Snow attended the Jamboree held June 22- 24.

What was their favorite thing about participating in the Jamboree?

Andie Ellett said, “I think having the opportunity to show llamas that I haven’t shown before and to learn how other farms operate.”

Hunter Snow thoughtfully explained, “My favorite thing about the Jamboree is the handling opportunities and making new friends. It’s a unique opportunity and unlike any other shows we go to, there are more youth to meet, to compete against, to learn from and to become friends with.”

All of the youth had a wonderful time and created memories that will stay with them as they grow. Caroline Flynn summed up the experience.

“I really enjoy going to the Indiana show over the summer because it’s a great way to meet other youth who share common interests with myself, and the other members of our organization,” said Flynn. “The atmosphere is always exciting and the Jamboree is a great learning experience for llamashowers of all ages.”

Competing with more than 100 youth at this year’s event, the Jackson County’s 4-H Love of Llamas youth brought home many ribbons and placements.

Congratulations go out to Hunter Snow who received the award of Intermediate Performance Grand Champion and Intermediate Versatility Champion and to Bailey Jones for being named the Junior Reserve Performance Champion.

These are the highest awards earned at any animal showing: Pack Class Placements Intermediate division: 4th Hunter Snow; 8th Elizabeth Ingram Junior division: 3rd, Bree Bingham; 4th, Bailey Jones; 7th, Andie Ellett Take a Chance Showmanship Placements Senior division: 6th, Caroline Flynn Intermediate division: 2nd, Hunter Snow Junior division: 3rd, Bree Bingham Public Relations Placements Senior division: 10th, Caroline Flynn Intermediate division: 1st, Hunter Snow; 2nd, Elizabeth Ingram Junior division: 1st, Bailey Jones; 6th, Bree Bingham; 8th, Andie Ellett Obstacle Class Placements Intermediate division: 1st, Hunter Snow; 4th, Elizabeth Ingram Junior division: 2nd, Bree Bingham; 4th, Bailey Jones; 5th, Andie Ellett Showmanship Class Placements Senior division: 3rd, Caroline Flynn Intermediate division: 1st, Hunter 8th, Elizabeth Junior division: 2nd, Andie Ellett; 5th, Bree Bingham; 7thBailey Jones Educational Poster Contest Placements Junior division: 1st, Cody Avery; 6th, Bree Bingham Intermediate division: 6th, Brooke Bullock Senior division: 5th, Dana Hunt Kim Kyst, Love of Llamas volunteer leader, sums up the

opportunity by saying, “This show is the most unique of shows available. It allows youth to compete on a national level with an estimate of 120-plus youth annually. This event builds camaraderie for youth exploring future livestock, animal science and veterinarian opportunities.

“This event gave opportunity for an education poster competition, three performance youth show divisions and youth showmanship,” said Kyst. “In addition, the youth were able to participate in fiber processing, craft education, vet clinics lead by Perdue University veterinarians, judging clinics lead

by Alpaca Llama Show Association (ALS) judges and so much more. It’s just amazing to experience and see the faces of the youth involved.

“It’s been an annual event for me for five years and the show seems to gets better each year; the competition is the best against the best,” said Kyst. “Congratulations to the winners from the Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas program.”

Kim Kyst to be honored at reception Kim Kyst, who has worked as marketing coordinator for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce for more than two years, will be honored at a drop-in reception from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Chamber.

“It is with sad news that I inform you that Kim Kyst is leaving the Chamber of Commerce. Kim has been a key part of our team,” said Chamber President and CEO Shane Short.

“Kim’s daughter, Chelsea, has accepted an internship in Hawaii and Kim will be temporarily relocating there with her daughter,” said Short.

“We will miss her greatly and wish her the best of success in her future,” said Short, in inviting the community to drop in and honor Kim for her service to the Chamber of Commerce.

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College dean earned respect over a lifetime In one of my favorite Merle Haggard songs, “Okie From Muskogee,” Haggard writes about the local college saying “Football’s still the roughest thing on campus and the kids there still respect the college dean.”

Harris Blackwood Herbert Robinson was the first dean of what was then Then he would launch into a Gainesville Junior College. story -- the correct version.

They didn’t have football, From time to time, I but I am quite confident the would call him seeking a kids truly respected the colcomment on an obituary lege dean. story.

One of my favorites Well, they’re not exactly involved George Dunagan, kids anymore. The first stuthe father of Georgia’s first dents at Gainesville lady, Sandra DunaJunior are now in gan Deal. their 60s. A good After a fire denumber of them stroyed one of the drove over to Dawschool buildings in sonville a few days Dawsonville in the ago to pay their re1960s, George Dunspects to Robinson, agan taught classes who passed away at for the remainder the age of 95. of the year in a Robinson Just a couple of school bus parked years after he reon the site. turned from service in the Robinson said Dunagan U.S. Navy during World War never complained about the II, he was appointed princimakeshift classroom in the pal of Dawson County High School, a post he held for the aftermath of the fire.

“He just did his duty,” next 18 years.

Robinson said.

He started as the teacher But he had a way of telling and principal of the onethe story that I could visualroom Amicalola School ize the school bus turned in 1935. He knew what an classroom and it made me education could mean and respect both the teacher wanted the same for the and the man who shared the children of this poor, rural story. county.

Robinson used his gifts of For more than 70 years, thoughtful words and learnhe taught a Sunday school ing to open the eyes of stuclass that bears his name. dents in a community where Think about it; when the a high school education class was formed, FDR was was a rarity at the time. His president and electricity work at Gainesville Junior was new to Dawson County.

College brought the once unIn my work as a reporter, reachable goal of a college Robinson became a great education to an even wider source of verification of group of students. facts. His mind was razorOne of his sons told me sharp and he had an encythat in his final days in the clopedic knowledge of the hospital, he asked for a copy history of our region. of The Times to read my He had a melodic baricolumn. His wife said he tone voice with a Southern seldom missed my Sunday lilt to it. Hearing him speak column. That’s high praise. was like listening to music.

Besides a Sunday school “Hello Bubba,” he would class, Herbert Robinson has say whenever I called, referring to my radio moniker an elementary school and a room at Lanier Technical of years earlier.

I would often present him College’s Dawsonville camwith a scenario from yester- pus named for him. That’s year and ask him to help me praise well deserved.

Harris Blackwood is a verify its validity.

Gainesville resident whose “Well,” he would often columns appear weekly. say, “you’re very close.”

In my work as a reporter, Robinson became a great source of verification of facts. His mind was razor-sharp and he had an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of our region.

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Country lawyer ‘for the little guy’ There is a friend of mine — one of the heroes I have known and loved — who is fascinating in the life lessons he shares and the accumulation of wisdom that seems to come so easily to him.

He came to the Deep South as a young man, having grown up in California without the benefit of his father who had died bravely in the Battle of the Bulge.

He became an attorney. A brilliant one. The kind who rarely loses. The Perry Mason-type who can take what seems like a certain loss and uncover the hidden truth which turns it into a winner.

I have often heard him say, “I’m for the little guy.”

I have spent hours with him, spellbound by the stories and his experiences.

As a young girl, I met him through Daddy, who was a wise judge of people, and who saw in this hip, longish-haired, lanky man, a person of integrity and sincerity.

“He’s a good ’un,” Daddy often said. “They don’t come no finer than Jim.” Among the many things I have long admired about him is that he came to the rural South with no bias or

Ronda Rich preset notions.

When he arrived here, he plopped himself down amidst a region of people so different in language and actions from those he had known in California yet in the midst of foreign dialects, he made himself at home.

He never mocked or laughed at the difference of us compared to what he had long known, but rather he appreciated and applauded the uniqueness and the sturdiness of our people.

Though I was barely a teenager when he first merged his life with ours, I innately knew that he was the kind of person to emulate. Daddy’s old two-story garage, where he repaired cars, has a two-step platform in the back, which has a wood-burning stove.

I rarely walked in to see Daddy working. He was almost always sitting

in a small, black leathercovered seat that rose only a few inches from the ground, his long legs stretched out as he sipped a cup of coffee — heavy with cream and sugar — and shooting the bull with four or five men who were just hanging out.

Sometimes, Daddy would have his worn Scofield Bible flung open as he explained a “thing or two” they all needed to know.

Occasionally, I would find this rather out-of-place looking young man, prematurely silver in his 20s, who was sitting at the feet of this Southern Socrates, eager to learn all about life.

“Ralph,” he has often said of Daddy, “was one of the wisest men I ever met. I loved to sit and hear his stories. He taught me a great deal.”

What goes around surely does come around and in years that followed, I would sometimes sit in the historic antebellum house from where he did much of his lawyering and hear his stories, eager to grab bits and pieces of his wisdom to call mine.

He once defended a member of the Dixie Mafia. He won a major lawsuit

against a big tire company.

He represented the child of an old-time moonshiner, who paid him with a rumpled paper bag of cash and a quart of ’shine. He won the freedom of a once-revered college football hero accused of murder. His victories are too numerous to recount.

Of all the wisdom he has graciously imparted to me, there is one that resounds repeatedly. His country clients, he said, would always say, “I’ll be there if nothin’ don’t happen.”

“They meant to keep their word,” he said, “but they were humble enough to realize that they couldn’t make certain plans because something outside of their control might happen.”

Arrogance makes us think that we’re in charge of our plans. Tribulations show us differently. That’s a piece of wisdom from my people by way of a Californian.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich. com. Her column appears weekly.

Pigskin picker reveals his foolproof system Every August for the last decade or so, I have joined two groups of long-time friends for a preseason football fiesta.

We call it “The Draft.”

I participate in one in the Athens-Atlanta area, and one in South Georgia.

Here’s the way it works: We “draft” college and pro football teams based on what we think their regular season records will be. The drafter with the best overall record at the end of the season wins.

In 2003, I had a banner year drafting, winning both drafts for the first time in my drafting history. Since then, I have won thrice more, including last year in the North Georgia one.

Currently, I am in the midst of preparing for another “drafting season.”

In discussing our plans for the annual event, a fellow drafter offered a query: “What tips can you give me?”

Full of myself (who else would I be full of?), I was more than willing to hallucinate.

“The real secret is this,” I said, easing in, telling him in a whisper so no one else could hear my classified winning formula. “You have to look closely at their schedule and go game-by-

Len Robbins game.”

He gave me a puzzled look.

“What do you mean?”

I then explained the method to my mystic madness, using Georgia’s upcoming 2012 schedule as an example.

“Georgia opens at home on Sept. 1 against Buffalo.

Their nickname is the Bulls. Bulls are notoriously slow and lazy. They won’t be able to keep up with Georgia’s speed. That’s an easy win.

“Georgia plays at the Missouri Tigers on Sept.

8. Usually, a tiger can eat a dog, but you have to remember that bulldogs are smarter than tigers. I’m figuring the Bulldogs find a way to outsmart the Tigers this year.

“Georgia hosts Florida Atlantic on Sept. 15. Two things I found out in researching this game: 1.

Florida Atlantic has a football team; and B. They are the Owls. Yes, the Owls.

Bulldogs love to eat owls, as

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you know from the Bible.

Easy win.

“Vanderbilt at home, Sept. 22. Vanderbilt is the Commodores. A commodore is apparently a fancy guy that wears a silly hat.

Georgia is 4-0 at this point.

“Tennessee, in Athens, on Sept. 29. Tennessee’s mascot is a hound dog. For the most part, and especially lately, bulldogs are way more aggressive than hound dogs. Bulldogs win again.

“At South Carolina, Oct. 6. South Carolina’s mascot is a chicken. Dogs love to eat chicken. So do I, for what it’s worth.

“At Kentucky on Oct. 20.

Dogs beat cats every time.

“Florida in Jacksonville, Oct. 27. Gators are capable of eating bulldogs, and have consistently in recent years. But you have to remember: Bulldogs are smart. They’ve figured out that all you have to do to shut up a Gator is hold their snout. That’s their weakness.

“Ole Miss for Homecoming, Nov. 3. Ole Miss’ mascot is an old man, who is apparently aging very rapidly. Another win. Dawgs are 9-0.

“At Auburn on Nov. 10.

Auburn doesn’t even know what their nickname is.

Sometimes they’re the Tigers, then they’re the War Eagles, or Plainsmen or Buck-Toothed Yokels.

Doesn’t matter – dogs are smarter than any of their mascots, or fans for that matter.

“Hosting Georgia Southern on Nov. 17. See, Georgia Southern has no chance because they are the Eagles. An eagle can’t beat a bulldog because a bulldog is too heavy to carry off.

“Regular season ends Nov. 24 against Georgia Tech in Athens. No way a yellow jacket can beat a bulldog. They need to go back to that Ramblin’ Wreck nickname. Then, they might stand a chance.

See, a car can run over a dog.”

I concluded with the following: “So, Georgia will go 12-0 in the regular season.

Can’t tell you if they’ll win the national championship because I don’t know who they play. Better hope it’s not the California Bears.”

My fellow drafter looked puzzled. “Why? Is California supposed to be good this year?”

“Don’t know,” I answered. “But a bear will eat a bulldog.”

Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville.

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Open house hosted by Braselton Prep and Westbrook Academy For The Paper Located on the newly designed Highway 124, designated Lewis Braselton Boulevard, half a mile north of Highway 53 in the Town of Braselton, is a sparkling new campus.

Though the property had become the source of dreams for many aspiring entrepreneurs, it was purchased in May of this year by a local couple, Steve and Pat Payne, who couldn’t bear to see the facility deteriorate any further. Based upon their expertise in the field of early childhood development, the couple began the arduous process of opening Braselton Prep.

Yet the campus, consisting of a state-of-theart early childhood facility, a school facility, gymnasium, multiple playgrounds, and even a saltwater swimming pool, offered more square footage than could possibly be utilized by a single entity.

At the suggestion of a mutual acquaintance, local Realtor Larry Beck, the headmaster of Westbrook Academy Preparatory School, Reverend Gene Head, met with the Paynes and quickly found a new home for his school . . . and new friends.

This past weekend the two schools held their first open house and old fashioned ice cream social. Many families from the community toured the campus. At times, all parking spaces were filled.

The 2012-13 academic session begins Monday, Aug. 6, for Westbrook Academy, serving students Kindergarten through Middle School. Braselton Prep should open within the week serving children 6 weeks through 5 years. A before- and after-school program is available with transportation provided.

Personal tours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Head said, “Together, the schools strive to

become the trusted family resource for those who value the high standard of excellence within our extended community.”

The Paynes and Head agree on the import of a coordinated strategy.

“High educational requirements for our faculty and staff ensure the finest accreditation, certifications and licensing . . . but extensive experience coupled with deep passion – shape our success. How do learners today become tomorrow’s leaders? It all begins with leadership,” says Head.

The common goal of the schools is to be a catalyst for “life-long learning” within the heart of every child and adult encountered.

Through the careful, systemic development of critical thinking and an accurate worldview, to enable each generation of students to demonstrate not only knowledge, but the wisdom necessary to effect positive change – yet through a heart of compassion.

Head said, “The ‘preparatory’ nature of our various programs is designed to encourage educational excellence at every level of learning. Thus producing a highly motivated future workforce within our own growing community as doctors, scientists, educators, judges, politicians, journalists, business leaders, writers, artists, etc.”

Westbrook Family Worship Centre held its first service in the gymnasium on Sunday, July 29, where Head, who is known as Pastor Head, told his congregation he feels a divine connection with those who laid the foundation stones of this property. Services will be held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

For further information, contact The Westbrook Centre at 706-658-4243 or visit www. thewestbrookcentre.net. You can contact Braselton Prep at 706-824-0050 or visit www. braseltonprep.com

Debbie Purvis The Paper

Braselton Prep, which will serve ages 6 weeks to age 12, is welcoming students at its Lewis Braselton Boulevard location. The campus is also home to Westbrook Family Worship Centre and Westbrook Academy.

Debbie Purvis The Paper

Braselton Prep offered inflatables, ice cream, tours and other fun during Saturday’s open house. Greeting visitors was Steven Payne, Richard Kane, Pat Payne, Laura Maddox, Candice Pruitt, Staci Symons and Kathy Wiley.

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There was some added excitement just after mid-afternoon Saturday as the crowd of most of the open house visitors had left. The electrical transformer on the pole next to the Braselton Prep and Westbrook Centre building decided to blow up, said Steven Payne. “It was pretty exciting for a good little bit,” he said. “Thank goodness for our West Jackson Fire and Jackson EMC electrical utility folks. They had us back in power around midnight.” The fire report from West Jackson’s response is on Page 3A.

Jackson County Schools open houses are today Jackson County Schools are welcoming families for open house events today.

All elementary schools will host open house events from 4-6 p.m. while middle schools will have open house hours from 5-7 p.m. Jackson County Comprehensive High School and East Jackson County High School will host open house events from 6-8 p.m.

Today is another teacher work day and Aug. 1 was also a teacher work day as the staff readies for the first day of class on Monday, Aug. 6.

Check www.jackson.k12.ga. us for information on school start times and more includ-

ing details about transportation and school nutrition.

Dr. John Green is now serving as Superintendent of the Jackson County School System. He will be presented to the community during a meet-and-greet to be held from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, at West Jackson Primary School.

“Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the Jackson County School System,” said Dr. Green. “We are excited about the upcoming school year and the future learning experiences that our students and teachers will create. Significant preparation is under way as

we strive to maximize our efforts and resources for the benefit of our children.”

One of the efforts under way is the restructuring of the Central Office staff.

“Our potential for excellence far outweighs the challenges that we face. We will, however, take steps to improve levels of leadership, teacher quality and fund management,” said Dr. Green.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Downtown Jefferson holds a Farmers Market every Saturday through September, 7-10 a.m.

Come early for the best selection. Vendors have vegetables, plants, baked goods and other homemade items. For information call 706367-5714. sss Creative Classes for Kids are offered at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center one Saturday each month through December for children 7-12 years old. The classes are limited to 10 participants. Remaining classes include Repurposed Junk Art, Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Award Winning Scarecrows, offered Aug. 23 at two times, 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m., and Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m., Halloween Piñatas, Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p., Pumpkin Carving 101, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.1 p.m., Fall Leaf Art, Nov. 17, noon-4 p.m., and Christmas Gifts & Ornaments, Dec. 15, 9 am.-1 p.m. Each class is $25 per participant and includes supplies.

A Christmas Party will also be on Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m., for the kids that took classes and their families. Cookies and milk will be provided to celebrate the end of the 2012 Creative Classes for Kids. Photos of classes and the projects will be on display.

Parents should call 770-241-1460 or 706654-2693 Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.or e-mail hhac55@yahoo.com to register a child. All kids must pre-register.

For more information visit www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com. sss Discover Jackson County Gems program that is a combined tour

of the Crawford Long Museum and ShieldsEthridge Heritage Farm.

The Aug. 9 guided tour of the historic farm will held from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and includes family stories and viewing historic documents. The afternoon is spent at the museum 1-3 p.m. and participants will plant an herbal remedy pot to take home, complete with tea recipe for headaches or sore throats. Youth groups are welcome to bring sack lunches; senior citizen groups have the option to include a catered lunch in the tour fee. Reservations are required in advance and groups must provide transportation between venues.

Price per student is $12; seniors is $22 with learning activity at the Museum and $20 without learning activity.

Contact the museum at 706-367-5307. sss Braselton’s Movie in the Park, featuring “Mirror, Mirror,” has been rescheduled for Aug. 3.

It was cancelled from its July date due to inclement weather. Movie begins at dusk and is free.

For more information, visit www.braselton.net. sss “What’s in your backyard?” classes at the Elachee Nature Science Center on Saturday, Aug. 4, are “Pollinators and their Habitats – The Importance of Bees” at 9 a.m. and “Native Wildflowers in our Backyards” at 11 a.m. A pocket wildflower guide will be given out to participants. Sponsored in conjunction with the UGA Cooperative Extension – Hall County and the Elachee Nature Science Center. Cost is $15.

Register at www.elachee. org or through the Hall County Extension office at wcannon@hallcounty. org or call 770-5358293. Sign up will also be at the door the day of the event. sss Two local non-profit organizations, the Oconee River Land Trust and the Athens Land Trust, are partnering with the State Botanical Garden in Athens to present “Spirit of the Land: Small Scale Images of the Georgia Landscape,” an art exhibition and sale that celebrates the beauty of land and supports its protection. Proceeds from the sale of artwork will support the artists and the work of the Land Trust Organizations. The show and sale runs Aug. 5-Sept. 9 in the Conservatory Visitor Center Gallery. It is free and open to the public. Call Susan at 706-542-6130 for more information. sss New mentoring training sessions for Lindsay’s Legacy mentors will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9, 9-10:15 a.m. at the Jackson County Chamber and Wednesday, Aug. 22, 9-10:15 a.m. at Jackson EMC. RSVP for training at www.lindsayslegacymentoring.org. For more information contact Lisa at lisa@linsdayslegacymentoring.org or 706410-5525. sss The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will present Concerts from the Veranda on Aug. 11 with the Nearly Brothers. The concert will be held on the veranda of the Arts Centers at 74 White St. behind Hoschton City Hall from 8 -10 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concerts are

free to the public; food and drinks will be sold by the HHAC to cover the cost. Sponsors for the series are being sought.

Visit www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com or e-mail hhac55@yahoo. com for more information. sss A Classic Car and Motorcycle Memorial Ride will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, to raise money for the Griffin and Jake Prince memorial fund.

The boys were killed in a July boating accident on Lake Lanier.Registration will be held the morning of the ride 9-11 a.m. at the Lumpkin County Courthouse. Cost is $40 per bike/old car. A pre-ride meeting is at 11 a.m.; kickstands up at 11:15 a.m. The ride is approximately 70 miles.

Rain date is Saturday, Sept. 1. For more information contact Event Organizer Lt. Doug Boyle of the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office at boyle@ dawsoncountysheriff.org, 770-324-1015. sss The Gwinnett County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, a non-profit organization for wetland and habitat conservation, is holding a wine paring event on Monday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Houndstooth Restaurant in Braselton off of Hwy. 211. The event will teach how to pair the perfect wine with your favorite foods and will feature six Empire wines, a silent auction and door prizes. Cost is $50 per person and includes a DU commemorative wine glass; seating is limited.

Contributions are tax deductible. Tickets are available on-line at: www. ducks.org/georgia/ or by calling Danny Strickland at 770-539-0862. sss

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the East Georgia Genealogical Society is Aug. 14. For information e-mail moonmake1977@ yahoo.com. sss The Humane Society of Jackson County will hold its quarterly community meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m.

It is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

It will be held at the Nicholson Community Center and the program is “Ask the Experts” Part 2 featuring a veterinarian, groomer, trainer and chiropractor. Also learn more about progress on the land acquisition and facility design. Call 706367-1111 or visit www. hsjc.com. sss The Hoschton Heritage Arts Center is offering an Introduction to Beading class on Aug. 15 and 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The class costs $40 for HHAC members and $60 for nonmembers. The $20 supply fee should be paid the first night of the class and includes wire, needles and beads. Participants must pre-register. For more information visit www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com. sss Barrow County Emergency Services is again offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course Aug. 16-Oct. 4, every Thursday 7-9 p.m. The course will be held at Barrow County Emergency Services at 222 Pleasant Hill Church Rd. NE, Winder. Following the course, students will participate in a class exercise where they will use their newly learned skills in a simulated disaster. The instructors will be members of local

public safety agencies.

The course is open to all Barrow County residents 18 years of age or older. To register or for more information, contact Penny Clack at 770-307-2987 or pclack@barrowga.org. sss The Braselton Visitor’s Bureau is the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s Braselton Rotary Clubsponsored Run the Vineyard 2012, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7:30 a.m. A Fun Run will be held after the 5K. For information visit http://runthevineyard. com. sss The Miss Hoschton Pageant will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at New Community Church in Hoschton. Practice will be held Aug. 17, 6:30-8 p.m. A new award has been added, the Armed Forces Family Service Award, for contestants who have close family members in the military.

Awards will be given for Most Photogenic, Best Hair, Best Dressed, Best Eyes and Best Smile.

Call Nancy at 706654-1983 or Reneé at 678-442-6499 or e-mail renee@ritzireruns.com. sss The Georgia Piedmont Arts Center (GPAC) is preparing to again present the “Harvest of Art” festival on the lawn at the GPAC art cottage in downtown Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 8. Harvest of Art will showcase fine art and fine craft artisans. A free children’s art activity, free mini art lessons for adult festival attendees as well as musical entertainment and food are planned. Artisans are invited to apply.

Applications are at www. georgiapiedmontartscenter.com or call Kathleen Gill at 404-202-3044.

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JCCHS gearing up for football season

weight training two or three days a week, depending on how many they come to, unless they go to tumbling. We’ve had camps throughout the summer and practices as well,” said Howard.

“We always encourage them to run [or] walk. Some of them try to do yoga or workout with their parents,” said Howard.

Varsity captain Jennifer Swaim says although they had to exercise in the heat, the workouts proved to be beneficial in helping them stay fit.

“We had workouts three times a week.

We had to workout from 7-8:30 a.m. We did cross fit training and lower and upper body [workouts]. It kept us in shape. It was really hot,” said Swaim.

Swaim says repetition of cheers helps ensure everyone is familiar with them, and most of them have been around so long that they have become a tradition.

“We do band chants; we go over different cheers that have been at the high school for years and years,” Swaim said.

While team members have spent a lot of time focusing on tumbling, endurance and staying in shape, another main component is their ability to lead the crowd with their chants. Howard said she is hopeful the squad will be able to keep the crowd entertained and is looking forward to hearing their voices resonate throughout the stadium. “[We] just [want to make] sure that they are prepared to lead the crowd to Latrice Williams The Paper the best of their ability and knowing that Members of the varsity practice a stunt during a practice held at Gum that’s what is most important -- being Springs Elementary School. The varsity practiced along with the junior sharp and being excited to be out there.

That is kind of our biggest focus for the varsity team and the West Jackson Middle School cheerleaders. season,” said Howard.

“Hopefully their voices will be loud and their motions will be sharp,” HowBy LATRICE WILLIAMS ard said. lwilliams@clickthepaper.com When the cheerleaders are hard at work, the coaches are busy behind the curtain making sure everything The Jackson County Comprehensive Varsity Cheercomes together. Howard, along with the rest of the staff, leading squad is dusting off pom poms, tightening ribhas her hands full with everything from planning transbons and sharpening moves for the start of the season. portation to gathering the team’s apparel.

Assistant Head Coach Heather Howard has been with “We do a lot of things in getting prepared as far as unithe Panthers for five years and says the squad’s summer forms and making sure we know what time to get buses schedule has been filled with plenty of conditioning to for games. We kind of do all the behind-the-scenes things keep them on track. such as who’s in charge of getting signs, banners and pom “This summer we have spent a lot of time making poms for the week and ribbons, so there’s lots of behindsure they continue to keep their strength. They had the-scene things that we take care of,” Howard said.

The football team isn’t the only one with new beginnings, as the cheerleaders will unveil their new gear, courtesy of the school’s athletic department.

“They have new uniforms. We get to thank our athletic department for helping us out with some of those,” said Howard.

The South is known for fun-filled nights on the gridiron no matter what level and, although Howard won’t be doing any cheers of her own, she is excited to be one of the leaders on the sidelines under the big lights.

“I love Friday nights. Friday night football is awesome. In the south, everybody shows up,” said Howard.

“We have a really big squad this year that we’re really excited about. [We] haven’t had this many before. We’re really looking forward to seeing what they can do as a team and really leading the crowd and being very enthusiastic.”

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Assistant Coach Heather Howard and Head Coach Derelle McNemony will be leading their squad during the season at Panther Stadium. Howard is in her fifth year with the Panthers while McNemony has four years under her belt with the team.

Athletes fighting the battle against concussions

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

chanan, Sports Medicine Physician with Northeast Georgia Health System. “The incidence of sports-related concussions is estimated to be 1.6 million to 3.8 million annually. PhysiIn the midst of the growing concern over the safety of foot- cians in general now have a better understanding of the diagball players is the looming injury that has been a dominant nosis and its possible repercussions.

“This has prompted rule changes for sporting events, new health issue for many years. The rise of concussions and how they affect the brains of athletes have been making headlines guidelines for helping with diagnosis and return to play,” said Dr. Buchanan. and proving to be one of the scariest injuries to experience.

The football helmet has transformed since first introduced Lance McNamara, athletic trainer for Winder-Barrow High School, defines concussions as “a complex pathophysi- in 1896, and are no longer what looked to be a sturdy piece ological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic bio- of hard wear without a mouthpiece. In 2010, ESPN.com remechanical forces. A concussion may be caused either by a ported a story from the Associated Press that stated, “Heldirect blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere on the body mets used in the NFL -- and NCAA or high school football, for that matter -- are supposed to pass a test developed by with an ‘impulsive’ force transmitted to the head.”

Because concussions have become a serious threat among the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic football players, the rulebook has been changed in an attempt Equipment (NOCSAE), a nonprofit corporation. The testing to alleviate and possibly diminish as many concussions as pos- method established in the 1970s remains essentially the same today. The goal then was to prevent sudden death, sible. McNamara notes the skull fractures and brain bleeding in football -- not alterations that have could stop concussions as they are defined now -- and potentially be beneficial in there’s universal agreement that goal has been the long run and the attenachieved.” tion concussions have drawn Helmets became mandatory for collegiate over the past decade. football players in 1939 and National Football “Over the past 10 years, League athletes in 1943. Since then the helmet the evolution of the concushas been transformed with the hopes of becomsion topic has generated new ing a more vital piece of protective head gear, but procedures in the diagnosis there is no certainty that the helmet will prevent and return to play protocols head injuries. for sport,” said McNamara.

“I have been a Certified Athletic Trainer for 25 “As a result, a closer look years and I have seen many changes and evoluhas been taken to determine tion of athletic equipment. The football helmet the overall cause resulting was originally designed to prevent skull fracture in safety changes. Primary and that is the case for today as well,” said Mcchanges have occurred in Namara. “The skull is round to deflect force; the rules of the sport. In however, when blunt blows occur to the head, the football, the elimination of brain continues to move as in most cases a concusspearing, changes in kick-off sion occurs. and punt return contact, and “Helmet technology has changed dramatically the wedge.” over the years. Changes in the outer shell comIt is reported that millions John Kelley Regional staff posites, inner air and padding suspensions, face of high school athletes may suffer from concussions, Winder-Barrow High School recently mask absorption as well as chin strap application and the issue has allowed replaced 33 outdated helmets at a and player education have all assisted in the predoctors to further examine cost of $179 each with a safer mod- vention of concussions,” McNamara said.

Although concussions seem to be one of the and determine the effects of el. Helmets should be no older than most studied health topics in the sports realm, this type of head trauma. the study of helmets are not receiving as much “Safety issues concerning 10 years old to protect athletes. attention. concussions have changed “Helmet choice continues to be a debated dramatically over the last decade. Increased participation in sports and better aware- topic. Medical studies are lacking,” Dr. Buchanan said. “No ness of the diagnosis and significance of a concussion has particular helmet can prevent a concussion, but I think the brought safety issues to the forefront,” said Dr. John Bu- newer technologies have helped reduce the risk of concussion

compared to the older model helmets.

“A study out of Virginia Tech School of Engineering has helped rate adult football helmets for reducing concussion risk. There is a 5-star rating to 1-star rating and one particular helmet was not recommended at all,” said Dr. Buchanan.

Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there was a 60-percent increase in the amount of trips to the emergency room among children with brain injuries. Lynn Zinser wrote that according to studies by the CDCP, football, soccer, basketball, and playground activities and soccer are most likely to lead to the injury.

Buchanan “It is important to note the difference between the adult and pediatric brain in that their brains are still developing and require special attention/different approach with longer asymptomatic periods before returning to play,” said Dr. Buchanan.

While football is most known for delivering the hardest blows to the head, McNamara says it is not the only sport that an athlete can experience a head injury. In a study conducted by The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, research found that “cheerleading is responsible for half of the catastrophic injuries and 70 percent of the head injuries in women’s sports.”

McNamara agrees. “Football is not the only sport that has a high incidence of concussions. One women’s sport that has a high volume of concussions is competitive cheerleading. A concussion can result just from a fall at the height of the individual, i.e. 4 feet. The high volume and complexity of stunting within the sport requires high flying and catching of the student athlete,” said McNamara.

“Flyers are being tossed 20 to 30 feet McNamara in the air and they must be caught by the spotting bases. Many times the flyers are twisting as they are flying; therefore, the bases receive blows from the flyers and have resulted in concussions and injury. Then again, the result of injury if the flyer is not caught significant injury can occur,” said McNamara.

“Concussions are not sport specific; they can result in every aspect of sport,” said McNamara. “The most important thing to know about concussions is their mechanisms of occurrence, recognition of the signs and symptoms and prompt diagnosis and treatment.”

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Larry Fleeman Memorial Pro Late Race

JCCHS Panthers host fundraiser

30th annual Summer End Race

Gresham Motorsports Park is gearing up for another wild day of racing. On Aug. 11, the Larry Fleeman Memorial 100- Pro Late Models Race will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Pit passes are $35. Military employees can enjoy a price of $17. Please visit greshammotorsportspark. com for more details on prices, along with other events GMP will be hosting throughout the rest of the season.

On Aug. 25, the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Touchdown club will be hosting the Wrecks & Effects Car and Bike Show. BBQ chicken dinner plates will be sold for $6 a piece in the school cafeteria. All proceeds will benefit the JCCHS Touchdown Club and the football program. Please e-mail lianne.daniel@ gmail.com for more information including participation fees and awards.

On Aug. 11, the 30th annual Summer’s End Road Race will be hosted in downtown Winder. The beginning and ending location will be at the Old Train Depot. Aug. 8 at 11:50 p.m. is the deadline to register.

The day will be filled with three events: a one-mile run at 7:30, a 5K run at 8 a.m., and a 10K run at 8:45.

Check out active.com for a complete list of prices for various participants.

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JHS Dragons rebuild during summer workouts

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com With only a few weeks away from the first matchup of the year, the Jefferson High School Dragon Football team has been hitting the gridiron tirelessly in hopes of being one of the top competitors on their opponent’s schedule.

The Dragons are going through a rebuilding stage, but is confident they will be ready to compete without some of their key players from a year ago.

“This year we are really young.

Experience [is key]. If everybody gives 100 percent every play and goes hard, we’ll be very successful this year,” said strongside linebacker Wesley Simonton.

Strongside linebackers are often nicknamed “Sam” for purposes of calling a blitz.

Linebackers Coach Todd Samples concurred that with plenty of new faces, there are a bunch of guys in the process of learning new formats. Work is under way to put the finishing touches on a young team.

“We got a lot of new people on defense…a lot of new position players. They have a lot of work to do. They have to learn all the

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A runningback for JHS looks for a gap between his offensive lineman while the offensive and defensive lines go head-to-head in a blocking match up at the practice field. schemes. We’ve got the same problem on offense,” said Samples.

“Right now, we are doing a lot of weightlifting. We’re just trying to make sure that we put in the

offensive schemes and the defensive schemes. We just want to make sure they know what they are doing so that next week when they get into pads, we can actu-

ally do some scrimmaging,” said Samples.

Simonton said the squad has been heavily involved and has been contributing greatly to the

success of their workout routines.

“We’ve been doing a lot of agility work and lifting. Everybody has been great in participating. We’ve had 60- plus at every workout. Everybody has been working hard and we are planning on having a great season,” said Simonton.

As the whole crew works together, the relationship among players is strengthened, allowing everyone to practice in a team-oriented environment.

“It’s a whole team bond. We all work well together. That’s what makes us a great team. We all bond together,” said Simonton.

Samples said he was pleased with the number of Dragons showing up for summer workouts, and was satisfied with all the effort everyone has put in.

“We’ve had a really good summer workout. A lot of kids showed up,” said Samples. “I just think the team as a group did a really good job this summer in really dedicating themselves for being successful for when the season starts.

“They’ve really worked hard this summer in getting ready to actually start practicing. Now we’re just trying to get them ready to play a little football,” said Samples.

Hawks looking for consecutive trip to state finals

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com After finishing last season as the state runner-up, the Mill Creek High School Cross Country team is looking to make a consecutive appearance in the state finals.

Head Coach Andrew Christie, who is in his 13th year at the helm, is bringing some experience and talent back to the pavement this season. Although the Hawks will be flying without some of their top runners from last season, members of the junior varsity squad, which finished second in the region last season, will add their talent to the varsity squad.

“We feel like we have some depth this year. We lost four of our top seven from last year but get Matt Tippins, who was a varsity caliber runner but had to run JV because he was a permissive transfer,” said Christie. “We also

get several runners from our JV, which was region runner-up, so we feel good about who we have this year.”

This year’s schedule is filled with top-notch competitors that will test the team’s ability to compete against the best of the best. Christie has already examined their matchups and recognizes the challenges his team face throughout the season.

“Our toughest com- Christie petition will once again mostly be within Gwinnett and our region,” he said.

“Brookwood is always tough and, then in our region, we’ll again have to contend with Norcross, Peachtree Ridge and Collins Hill.

Other teams in the state that will be strong are Walton, Marietta and Kennesaw Mountain. We’ll

see these teams throughout the season, so we’ll be battle-tested before the region and state meets.”

The junior varsity team also saw success last season by placing second in the region.

Christie has a small unit of up-and-coming freshmen and is looking forward to seeing a strong but young team of runners to replace the ones that will be moving up to the varsity squad. While the majority of the newcomers will compete at the JV level, Christie says there is one in particular who may have a shot to make the varsity roster.

“We have around eight to 10 incoming freshmen. Ninety-nine percent of them will be JV, which is to be expected. However, Jonathan Westog looks like he could be

Some of these guys started training back in April for the season, so to finally start racing allows them to hopefully see all the hard work pay off.”

Andy Christie Mill Creek High School Cross Country Coach a contender for varsity, so I’m really excited about his potential,” said Christie.

Rising junior Eric Westog says even though they lost some of their best runners, the added talent coming to the squad this year should help them make it as far as they did last season, or go even further.

“First and foremost, [we’re] just trying to repeat the great season we had last year. [Last season] as

a team, [we] won the region and finished second in the state for varsity so we’d like to replicate or even do better. We lost a few seniors last year but we are definitely looking to bring up some new guys [and] use the potential we had last year to have a great season,” said Eric Westog.

The season begins in a couple of weeks, and many Hawks have

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Animals inspiring an author On Saturday, July 21, Avid Bookshop in Athens had a very exciting author visit and book signing for children. Kacy Allen Tedder of Hoschton is a passionate writer who entranced her audience with her sweet, loving demeanor.

Ever since she was a little girl, Kacy has always dreamed about being an author. Writing was and always has been comforting for her, especially during trying and stressful times Farah in her life such as Bohannon adolescence, young Columnist adulthood, high school and college.

She wanted to create stories that would keep her audience glued to the pages, but realized that this was not her best work. There was something else bigger, better and more profound that she needed to discover on her own.

Along with writing, Kacy has always had a love for animals. Not just any animals, but the poor, neglected and abused cats and dogs who struggle and fight for their innocent lives. She was always the one to rescue starving dogs from the streets and filthy cats from the dumpsters. She has learned a lot while volunteering at an animal shelter and eventually realized that her love for these poor creatures would help her make a difference.

Kacy’s love for writing and animals has collided into something beautiful.

“My writing seemed to come so much more easily because it had Tedder a purpose; I had a story to tell. I needed to be a voice for thousands of abandoned, abused and neglected animals,” Kacy explains.

The purpose of her writing is to raise awareness about the squalor in which some animals live. We can come together as people to rescue and give them the lives they deserve.

At the visit on the 21st, Kacy presented her truly heartwarming story, “Fly, Sally, Fly!” which will tug at anyone’s heartstrings, not just animal lovers. The story is about an abused and neglected mother pitbull who finally understands what trust and friendship from humans is. She flies across the country to a new, loving home all because of good deeds from people who care. Kacy truly wants everyone to realize how badly some animals are treated and how wonderful it is when even just one is saved. Anyone can do it!

Kacy hopes to touch the hearts of others with these author visits. Many people are simply unaware of how many animals live in horrendous conditions.

The more people who stand up and take action, more animals will be saved!

Kacy and husband, Josh, have two sons Josiah and Asher, and pit bull mix, Brian. A former classroom teacher and current school library media specialist at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Kacy has spent all of her life surrounded by books and educating young people.

Growing up in rural South Georgia, her love for animals began at an early age. Through volunteer work with dog rescue, Kacy has been able to fulfill a life-long dream of helping abused, abandoned and neglected animals, experiencing memorable and endearing moments that can be shared with others.

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

TIME TO TAG ‘EM Volunteers ready turtles for Aug. 11 LeAnne Akin The Paper

Candace Crook, lower right, was among the volunteers cleaning up 10,000 turtles to get their numbers for their upcoming “trek” across Crow’s Lake on Aug. 11. A team of volunteers, including Junior ROTC cadets, convened in the youth center at the First United Methodist Church in Winder on Monday to put a number on the turtle’s bottom.

The top 10 turtles will win prizes for their “adoptive parent.” Twelve-year-old Christopher Segars, lower right, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crow of Crow’s Lake also joined in on the tagging party fun.

Crook is coordinating the musical and other fun entertainment for the day’s activities at Crow’s Lake. See more about Turtle Trek and who to adopt your turtles on Page 4B.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Jefferson Community Theater

By Roxane Rose Columnist

of Oz, others were the poppies that put Dorothy, Toto and the rest of their crew to sleep in the field; four When I lived closer to Atlanta, others played the snowI made it to the theater at least flakes that woke them up. once a year, most often to see Truly a tremendous per“The Nutcracker,” which was formance by all. always performed by some proMore than 60 children fessional traveling group. In addiand adults comprised the tion, I married into a family with cast and crew, and while relatives in Germany, so I had the some of them wore several great fortune to go to the theater hats, such as Savannah in Berlin, as well.

Short, who played an EmAs thankful as I am for those erald Citizen, a Jitterbug opportunities, none of them comand a Snowflake, and John pares to the magical delight of the Aquino, who played Hunk/ Jefferson Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” Roxane Rose posed with Sloane Thompson who portrayed the Wick- the Scarecrow as well as ed Witch and with Brittany Odom who played Glinda in the Jefferson serving on the set crew, in late July. that is still a lot of people What an amazing experience! Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” and local talent.

The cast was fantastic, the scenThompson as Gulch, the Wicked Witch of Co-director Jay Holl, who has been inery and props were great, the organ player the West, was awesome. She would have volved with Jefferson Community Theatre was magnificent and the energy and camastolen the show except for Toto, played by just about since the beginning, says he hopes raderie of the cast were engaging.

5-year-old Jacob Oesterle. Adorable, bethe summer family musical will become a The play took place at Jefferson High lieveable, funny…words just can’t describe tradition for their group. With the wonderful School’s William Duncan Martin Performthe impact Jacob/Toto made on me and the performance they gave this summer, I susing Arts Center, a great setting for a local entire crowd. And how many 5-year-olds pect the community will demand it. play. I saw it on Friday night, which feacan be on the stage for the most part of a My daddy put it best when he called me tured the “Ruby Cast.” two-and-a-half-hour show and do it well? If the next day. He said the play made such a To digress a moment, the fact that they I could just hear him say “woof, woof” one big impression on him that the magical feelhad two casts was an amazing feat in and of more time… ing from the night before was still with him itself – amazing in that we have that much As much as these individuals lent to the local talent, and amazing that an all-volunsuccess of the show, all of the different parts and the first thought he had when he woke up. teer group pulled off the orchestration of all combined to create the overall incredible The next performance by Jefferson Comthose people! experience. The munchkins were just cute, munity Theatre is set for Oct. 19-20, which Back to the cast that performed the night cute, cute. The dancers and singers were will be the dinner theater performance I attended: Paige Smart played a touchfantastic, too, as was the creativity behind ing, very believable Dorothy. Her angelic these groups – three girls performed the tor- “Room With a Clue” at the Jefferson Civic Center. Visit www.mainstreetjefferson.com. voice kept the audience captivated. Sloane nados that carried Dorothy off to the Land

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The Paper | Thursday, August 2, 2012

Turtle Trek features a line-up of entertainment and you can even join in

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Thousands of green rubber turtles were getting the V.I.P. treatment Monday evening as volunteers polished them up for their next special appearance.

The tiny turtles – wearing different colored vests – will be teaming up with The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center that serves Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties for the seventh annual Turbo Turtle Trek at Crow’s Lake on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Candace Crook, who will be joined as emcee by singer Jonathon Jackson of Oakwood, is excited about the entertainment lineup she has put together for the occasion.

She has even included an opportunity for you to take the stage as a performer as well.

“The entertainment for this year’s event is going to be spectacular,” said Crook.

“The community has so many talented people that are willing to come out and share those talents.

“We are also hoping for a few more local entertainers,” said Crook, who also promises a chance for young performers to show off their talents.

“Throughout the day we will be having kids dance time at the stage area to try to get crowd participation – maybe even a little dance competition,” said Crook.

“We will also be interviewing the children and parents about the event. And of course, we will be giving a play-by-play of the race at 1 p.m. with race winners announced soon after.”

Sponsors are making the event possible, and some are providing the great prizes which will be awarded to individuals who “adopt” the top 10 turtles.

Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze level sponsors are participating.

“I am thrilled to be a part of such an event that has become one that marks the end of summer for local communities,” said Crook.

“Our goal is for the community to enjoy the food, kids activities, but also the entertainment. The entertainment needs to target all ages and get the crowd involved .. and that is exactly what we intended to do this year,” said Crook.

“Being a part of Turtle Trek allows me to give back a little to the community in which I live, and I know that every dollar that is raised goes directly to help a child,” said Crook.

Adopt online at www. raceaturtle.com. For more information on the Turbo Turtle Trek or The Tree House, call 770-868-1900 or visit www.thetreehouseinc. org.

Single turtles can be adopted for $5, giving you a chance to win the top prize

What your adoption provides ■ A $10 turtle adoption will pay for play therapy supplies for one child.

■ A $25 Snap Pack Adoption will purchase a parenting curriculum for one family.

■ A $50 Snappers Dozen Adoption will pay for one therapy session for a victim of child abuse.

■ A $100 Herd of Turtles Adoption pays for 5 home visits to families providing hands-on parent education.

■ $200 pays for one forensic interview of a suspected victim of abuse

of $2,000 if your turtle is the first in to the chute.

A Snap Pack of six turtles is $25; a Snapper’s Dozen is $50; and a Herd of Turtles gets you 25 adoptions for $100.

You can also purchase turtle adoptions at Community Bank & Trust, First American Bank & Trust, Verity Bank, Community & Southern Bank, Mountain Valley Community Bank, Newell Orthodontics, Akins Ford, Stansell & Petree, Barrow Regional Medical Center, Certus Bank and Classic Hair Salon.

“Turtle Trek is such an important fundraiser for The Tree House, and I am honored to be a part of such an important event,” said Crook.

10 a.m. – Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County will perform a stomp dance 10:30 a.m. – Local singer Amy Bullock will perform 11 a.m. – Performance

by Commerce School of Dance 11:30 a.m. – Performance by singer Jonathan Jackson.

The Humane Society of Jackson County

PETS OF THE WEEK This is Charlie. He may be 10 or 11 months old, and is good with other animals and kids. He is reddish with white paws and white on the nose. He is heartworm free, in the process of getting up-to-date on all vaccinations (as of April 20), and is neutered. If interested, please fill out an application on www.hsjc.com so we can learn a bit more about you. The adoption fee is $150 and includes up-to-date vaccinations, microchip and neutering.

Shade, 12 weeks, up to date on all shots and is ready for a furrrrever home. If interested, please fill out an application on www.hsjc.com so we can learn a bit more about you. The adoption fee is $100 and includes up-to-date vaccinations, microchip and spay.

Spay/neuter surgery specials being offered The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is offering a spay/neuter surgery special during the month of August: Snip More, Save More. Pet owners bringing in one pet for surgery will receive $5 off the surgery fee total or a free rabies vaccine ($10 value); two pets will receive $15 off the surgery fee total or two free rabies vaccines ($20 value); and three pets will receive $25 off the surgery fee total or three rabies vaccines ($30 value).

The regular fees for surgery are $60 for male/fe-

male cats and male/female dogs under 70 pounds; $80 for male/female dogs over 70 pounds. HSNEGA also offers low-cost vaccinations, heartworm testing, and other services at the time of surgery for an additional cost.

Appointments for the Snip More, Save More surgery special are available

on a first-come basis by calling HSNEGA at 770-5326617; multiple pets coming in for surgery from an individual owner must have surgery on the same day.

Any pet owner can make an appointment for the special with no residency restrictions; however, other restrictions may apply for the surgery special.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Don’t let sister dole out time; set timeline for boyfriend Dear Margo: My sister, “Jane,” is on the manic side.

She is given to great enthusiasms (which fade) and often takes on more projects than she can manage. She does not work, but she is the uber-volunteer. She is one of those people of whom it is often said, “She means well...”

To cut to the chase, Jane volunteered me — without asking, of course — to head a committee at our church and to be a chaperone for a trip our kids’ high school is taking. What should I do about both Jane and these offers of my time?! — Cross Sister Dear Cross: Jane erred.

You also have no obligation to follow through on these “jobs.” First, you tell the people in charge of both the church and school events that your sister can’t speak for you, and if they imagined she could, they now need to make other

Dear Margo arrangements. You need not be suckered into these things, so do not feel you are obligated.

Then tell Jane she is not the authorized agent for your time, and that while she is certainly able to volunteer herself for anything she chooses, she may not do so for you. — Margo, determinedly Dear Margo: I have a toddler and have been in a relationship with a man for more than a year. When he first moved in, I thought it would be a good chance to save some money and get ahead financially, in addi-

tion to taking our relationship to the next step. He has a daughter in fourth grade, so there are four of us. Then his job went down the drain, and he decided to go into business for himself, which he never discussed with me.

Needless to say, I now support us all. My life is work and cleaning. I never go out with my friends or have money to buy anything for myself.

I am depressed, and that makes me short with my son. I feel I can’t break up with him, because then the last year of my life will have been wasted, and we do love each other.

I don’t want to have wasted all the money I have invested in him and his business. I feel that if I leave this relationship, I will not be able to have a new one.

There is no way I would have time to try to meet and get to know someone else.

What do I do? How do I

make him see he has to get a job? He just waits for it to come to him, and it doesn’t.

— Wavering Dear Wave: I hope you will not shirk from acting in your own best interests because you’re afraid there will be no one else. Also, your idea that the last year of your life will have been wasted if you part from this man is not clear thinking.

To hang on simply because of time already put in would be throwing good money after bad — literally and figuratively. While you say you love each other, if he does not get a grip (and a job), I promise you the love will turn into something else, which may already have begun.

I don’t think having a man around is worth your finances being shot to hell, keeping two people who are basically guests, and being depressed. For your peace of mind and future stabil-

WORKING IT OUT

ity, you must tell him that he needs to bring in some income, or he must leave.

You really can’t afford him.

If you want to give him a deadline, the very least he can do to help you have a more relaxed life is to act as a househusband and relieve you of the cleaning, etc.

— Margo, proactively Dear Margo: Could you help my cousin out on a naming matter? He is married to an older woman whose daughter just had a child.

He is close in age to the young mother, and we are trying to come up with a name for the baby to call him that isn’t of the “grandfather” sort, but also isn’t his given name or “Uncle Joe.” Any ideas? P.S.: You helped me out with the freeloader problem last year.

— Stumped in Fiji Dear Stump: I am happy

to see that your problems are diminishing in severity.

Regarding your name question, the field of possibilities is certainly narrowed when you eliminate any “grandfather” designation, his first name and “Uncle Joe.” I think I would go with some baby-talk version of what the child calls your cousin when s/he begins to talk.

A friend’s grandkids started calling him Boppo, which is no one’s idea of “Grandpa.” I think the young stepgrandfather should wait for the baby to say something adorable in baby talk and then let that be the name. — Margo, nominally Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/dear margo. Due to a high volume of e-mail, not all letters will be answered.

Tell us what you think Send an e-mail to editor@clickthepaper.com, call 706-658-2683, or send a letter to us at The Paper, P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548.

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SPORTS

The Paper | Thursday, August 2, 2012

Braves split series with Durham Bulls in a four-game homestand

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

pitchers is something Brundage looks to do in order to keep everyone fresh.

“I felt a lot better about going After a two game deficit,, the into the ninth with a 13-1 lead.

Braves came back with an outIt’s a much better lead,” said standing finish that was fueled Brundage. “Hopefully we’ll by a heavy dose of offensive get our pitching back on track, firepower. get everyone rested a little bit In game three in the bottom and give that bullpen a little of the first, Luis Durango and break.”

Jack Wilson each had one hit Tiffee gave the crowd some and, after Durham’s Henry excitement with a hit, giving Wrigley scored his 10th homer Gartrell and Jack Wilson an on the year, Terry Tiffee reeasy trip to second and third sponded shortly after for the base. The defensive struggles Braves with a homerun of his continued for the Bulls when own to tie the game. In the Jose Yepez’s hit brought the bottom of the sixth with bases score to 2-0. The biggest highloaded, the Braves scored off light of the night was a grand of two RBI’s and finished the slam by Felix Pie in the bottom night with an 8-1 win. of the second, giving them a 7-0 Felix Pie drove in six RBI’s lead. including a grand slam in the After scoring seven in the Latrice Williams The Paper finale, giving Gwinnett a muchneeded 13-1 victory. Behind The Braves looked solid at the plate in their last second inning alone, the Braves were quiet until Felix Pie did the strength of Pie’s impressive two home games against the Durham Bulls. something that had not been numbers and a host of other exdone in over a year: hitting a plosive plays by his teammates, grand slam that gave them a the Braves proved they have nings on the night. Flande got the show all the weapons they need to compete going by striking out four batters and comfortable lead, giving the Bulls very against anyone. The grand slam was permitting just four hits in his fifth win little room to make a comeback.

The Braves were firing on all cylinundeniably the highlight of the night, on the year. Billy Bullock and Dusty and Manager Dave Brundage said it Hughes spent time at the mound in the ders; they showed their offensive weapfelt good after having a front-row view eighth for the Braves as well. While ons and proved that they have what it takes to put points on the board. to see Pie’s big day at the plate.

Hughes kept Durham scoreless in the Although the Braves are not in a posi“I had a good seat, I know that. To bottom of the eighth, Bullock gave up be honest, I thought that’s exactly what three walks and one hit. In all, there tion to make a post-season appearance, should have happened,” said Brund- were three pitching changes for Gwin- Brundage says he is proud of the ball club and looking forward to ending the age. nett. Having a solid rotation of healthy season on a good note.

Yohan Flande completed seven in-

Hawks from page B2

MCHS looks to make another great run been busy working on their times since April. They are proving to their coach they are willing to start training early on and are in the business of working hard. Their enthusiasm and dedication has impressed Christie, and he said he is looking forward to seeing all the work they have put into having a successful season.

“When the races start, there is a totally different feel to things,” said Christie. “Some of these guys started training back in April for the season, so to finally start racing allows them to hopefully see all the hard work pay off.”

With everyone pitching in for their summer run, the elder Westog said he was surprised yet pleased that his teammates were devoted to putting in a lot of time to ensure they are ready for a great year.

“We definitely have a highly-motivated crew this year. We have a lot of young guys really willing to work hard this year.

It was a great to see it all the summer practices,” said Westog.

“Everyone was out here early. We were really working hard this summer. I expected us to be willing to work this year, but not as much as much as we did this summer. It’s motivating.”

But Westog said he doesn’t feel any demands to return to the state finals, although bringing home another trophy would be nice, but even better if they finish in first place. Christie has already spoken with his team about another fanciful run, and said he believes his team can beat their toughest opponents.

“I wouldn’t say we feel pressure. We actually feel like we are the underdog, because on paper, other teams look like they are stronger. But we would love to defend our region championship, and get another state trophy,” said Christie.

“Last year, we finished second at state, which was the best performance at state in program history, so we are definitely hoping to keep riding that wave and hopefully have another successful season,” he said.

“Yes, we talked very early on about what it would take to get another region title and get another state trophy. They were up for the challenge and put in some big miles in the summer,” said Christie. “We have a lot of respect for our competition and know that it will be tough to reach our goals, but we are excited to see what we can do.”

Hoschton Heritage Arts Council seeking instructors for art classes The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council is seeking interesting art-related classes for fall quarter.

“We are actually seeking classes for anytime during the year, but right now we are concentrating on fall quarter because it is time to begin advertising the classes,” says Robbie Bettis, Board of Directors chairperson.

The Arts Center is located at 74 White St., in downtown Hoschton.

Classes actually began for the first time in June. Basic Drawing, Knitting for Beginners, Backyard Beekeeping, Wisteria Reed & Vine Basket Making, Gentle Deep Stretch Yoga and Color Theory were some of the beginning classes.

Classes still planned for the summer are Winning Scarecrow Workshops, Creative Gardening and Session II of Basic Drawing. A Creative Kids class in August will be Repurposed Junk Art. To sign up for a class you should download a registration form at www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com and mail it to HHAC, PO Box 577, Hoschton, GA 30548 or phone 706-6542693 (Tuesday through Friday) and sign up using a credit

card for payment.

“More kid’s classes are scheduled for the fall and we are excited about that,” said Bettis. “We will also have some jewelry classes which will make some ladies very happy.”

“The prospects of what we can offer at the Arts Center are phenomenal. We have a lot of people in the local area who have skills and if they will share their skills with others, we can offer a lot of classes throughout the year,” said Bettis.

Those interested in teaching a class will be paid for their efforts. They can email Robbie Bettis at hhac55@yahoo.com to ask questions or to receive some forms to complete with specific info on the possible class.

The quarterly newsletter, Reports from the Veranda, is due out in August. Anyone who wants to receive a copy by mail can email hhac55@yahoo.com. It will also be on the website.

A registration day is planned for Sept. 6 from 2- 7 p.m.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the HHAC may visit the website. Members get a monthly e-news, discounts on classes and discounts on items in the Gift Shop.

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Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt set Family fun will be Sept. 10-21 The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will provide a special scarecrow event this year.

Adults and children can enjoy a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt between Sept. 10-21.

Twelve special scarecrows will be located on 12 historic locations in Hoschton.

Anyone interested in doing the scarecrow hunt should download the clues on www. hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com.

The location should be written in the blank on the right side of the sheet. Each scarecrow has a special letter, that when all are found, spell out special words.

A special treat for the children 12 or under is to take the complete Scarecrow Scavenger sheet to Little Hooties

Ice Cream Parlor on the Hoschton Square for a free ice cream.

“One of the reasons for having the Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt is to teach everyone some of the rich history of our small town,” said Robbie Bettis, organizer.

“We hope this will be good family fun as well,”said Bettis.

“The special scarecrows will be similar in design and easy to recognize. The clues and scarecrows will not appear before the specified dates so families can plan their scarecrow hunt,” said Bettis. “They can take photos, talk about the town’s history and enjoy an ice cream.

We hope they will let the Arts Council know if they enjoyed the event.”

Brothers Jonathan and Eric Westog warm-up before practice at Little Mulberry Park. Jonathan is a rising freshman, while Eric is an u-and-coming junior for the Hawks.

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770-654-3816 GERMAN SHORT-HAIRED POINTERS, 3 adults, (4) 7 week old pups, AKC reg., adults trained on quail. Call for prices.

706-348-3180 GREAT PYRENEES Pups, 8wks old. Full blooded, parents on site. 1st shots/dewormed. 1 male; 3 females. $125ea.

770-572-0163 MALTI-POO Puppies, precious, 1st shots & wormed, have both parents, $350. 706-892-6153 or 706-892-6154

888-441-9358

people.com 770-287-2406

365-Misc.

For Sale

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290-Warehouse

TRUSTED GOLD SILVER BUYERS Get the most for your Gold & Silver Jewelry, Flatware, US Coins and more. www.GOLDVAULT BANK.com 770-654-5400 www.GOLDMINE GOLDBUYERS.com 678-971-4426

345-Furniture FREE BELLINI BABY CRIBSyou pick up 404-276-0393 TABLE - Cherry, w/ 2 drawers. 48x28. $65; PUB TABLE all wood, 4 stools. $395.

770-718-9884

350-Guns Heritage Revolver22 cal Convertible 22LR & 22 Mag. Made in USA (Rough Rider) 6-1/2 barrel with safety. New in Box. New Holster, New Hard Case.

100 rounds of L.R. 100 rounds 22 Mag. All $300.

404-406-8981

770-535-1199

MALTICHON Half Maltese, half Bichon. Born 4/25/12, Vet ck. Health guaranteed. Male. Hypo allergenic & non shedding. $750.

Martha, 678-313-4586 SHIH-TZU Pups.

CKC. 6 wks old.

1st shots & wormed. $200 & up. Also Pit Bulls Available .

706-599-6068 or 706-491-2436 Timneh African Grey - Great talker.

2-1/2 yrs old, male. $750. Call Becky 770-713-2890 YORKIE - 2.5lbs, male, crate trained.

Very smart. $300.

Cash. 770-572-5145 YORKSHIRE TERR3 adorable tiny puppies. Health guar. home raised. $500 & up. 770-539-9266

Homes & Rentals 400 405-Apartments Furnished Lake side wk, mo or yr. bkgrd ck $300 up.

770-539-9266

410-Apartments Unfurnished Oakwood 1 BR Apt. $450 + dep mo pets.

770-654-5154 1 to 3BR‘s starting at $495. Move-in Specials! 770-536-0508 1-2BR Oakwood, $535 & up. www.callapartments. com 770-287-1456 1-2 BR Apt $450-570 + dep.

Gainesville Call 404-643-8302

**1 and 2 bedrooms close to Brenau..

Great value!

678-318-1990 enotagardensapartments.com 30 Days FREE $399 Moves U In! Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $625 up 2BR/2BA $675 up Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $675 1BR/1BA $575 Efficiency $475 POOLS - GATED Call Jacky Today 678-779-2687 NEWLY RENOVATED Townhomes for RENT. $875 /Mo, 4BR / 3BA. Call (404)812-8913 Studio & 1BR Loft Apts- available “On The Square” in dwntwn Gainesville. great views, No pets.

Lanier,404-202-7290

420-Condos For Rent $700/m 2BR/2.5BA Remodeled-On Lake City. 770-533-2088

425-Duplexes For Rent 1BR-$425; 2BR $595. 678-617-5073 678-637-4052 2BR/2BA w/ loft & FP, $595/mo + dep.

770-540-7571 Oakwood- Pine Forest. 2BR/1BA $660 www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1456

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished 1BR-$595 In city, very nice! 678-617-5073 678-637-4052 3/2 Prestigious Longstreet Hills-$1400 Fenced Back Yard Avail 9/1 770-833-2807

523-House for Sale Housing Inventory is Down, Call To List Today!

Collins Property Group 678-617-8633 Large Family Home For Sale or Lease. in Murrayville. 5BR/ 4BA, large gar/shop. $1350/mo.

706-531-4319

540-House for Sale - North Hall 6 BR/4.5 bath in Mt. Vernon Pt. (NHall Schools) New granite, hardwood flrs, master on main w/ jetted tub. Upstairs 3 BR/2 bath, rec room/ bonus/computer rms. $299K 678-997-1215

545-House for Sale - South Hall Nice! Clean! Ready!

3BR/2BA, appliances, fenced, convenient, Exit 16/Oakwood. $99,900 (cash or new loan).

404-210-7481

570-Mobile Home Sites for Sale Large private lot $150 mo.

770-616-6966

575-Mobile Homes for Sale 4BR/2BA Land & Home. $600/mo.

770-616-6966 FLOWERY BRANCH 4/2.5 D/W, 1.3 ac on cul-de-sac. $750/mo (Lease Purchase.)

678-982-2855

Recreation 600

3BR/1BA located on Browns Bridge. $450 + dep. 404-312-5505

605-Boats & Marine

3BR/2 Full Bths 3675 Maple Forge Ln $1050/mo + dep.

770-536-5625

BAYLINER 1988 24 FT Cruiser, full cabin, 2 beds, runs great, $2900. 770-287-7830

610-RVs & Travel Trailers NICE CABIN w/ CAMPER- Lrg deck.

Paradise Valley RV Park. Must See. Reduced, Must Sell! $79,900/obo.

770-536-6171

PINNACLE 1992 by Thor, Class A Motor Home. 30’, Chevy 454, driven weekly, ps/pb, tilt, new tires, 2 roof A/C’s, 58k miles. Must Sell for health reasons. $8994/obo.

Many Extras!

706-778-7267

WINNEBAGO Brave, 30'. 1999 Ford V-10 wide body chassis.

Full basement model.

Great int & ext storage & water.

51,500 mi. Excellent cond. Records. $14,500.

Buford area. thegims@yahoo.com 770-967-0151

Wheels 700 710-Antique Cars/Trucks CADILLAC 1986 Sdn DeVille 89k, Exc 1 owner. $4000/obo.

Possible truck trade 770-967-0751 FORD 1965 Mustang, Project car.

Please call 770-540-8664

PONTIAC 1980 Trans Am. 70k mi, 2nd owner, runs, $4500 or Good Offer.

706-778-4978

725-Autos & Trucks Wanted

BUICK 1992 Century 4dr, V6, 108k Good Cond. $2300.

678-463-7006

FLWRY BR. 3/3 with bsmt. $995mo + dep 770-654-5154 LULA - 2 story.

3BR/2BA w/bonus rm & bsmt. No pets. $850/mo; $500/dep.

770-532-7134 N. GAINESVILLE, nice 3/2.5, $800/mo.

770-287-3648 N. Hall- 3/2. C/H/A, non smkrs, $800mo.

678-316-8209.

Newly renovated 3/2 ranch with 2 car garage on large lot in Flowery Br.. $1200/m + Dep. Metro Brokers Agent/ 770-289-8605 Oakwood 3/1. $795.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Quaint House $550 mo. Candler Rd at I-985. 706-974-3360

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 129S. 2/2 Priv lot. $155w; $400dp. No pets 770-533-3029 2BR Trailer, $320/mo. Gainesville area. 706-247-4750 3/2 - Priv lot. $650 Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-540-0417 3/2 DW, $155 wk + $350 dep. No pets. pvt lot. Excellent 770-869-7367 3/2 DW. Total elect, priv lot. $650/mo 770-530-8546 3/2 RABBITTOWN $620 +dep. No pets.

770-714-1992 LULA 3BR/2BA & 3BR/1BA Refs & bckgrd ck. No inside pets. 770-869-0193 3BR/2BA Rent to OWN Shope Mobile Home Park. $550/ mo. 770-630-1834 3BR/2BA- DW Good cond. $600; $500dp 770-287-5224 Clermont 2BR/2BA Priv. $155/wk. Free Heat. 770-654-4073 N Hall/Dahlonega Large 3/2 w/freplace $675mo; $500 dep.

770-654-6859

465-Roommates Wanted FURNISHED ROOM w/cable. No utilty fees or dep. Free meals. $120/wk.

678-943-5143 MEN-Lowe$T. Fur Br, All priv + Xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110 ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West Gainesville.

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

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

FOUR WINNS 1997 Boat, New 5.7 liter V8 engine, only two seasons old with bimini top, CD player, ski's,wake and knee boards, ski pole, and jackets. Only asking $6500. Call 678-617-8868 REDUCED! BASS BOAT- 15 ft, 50hp Yamaha motor, trolling motor, fish finder, vest, boat cover, trailer.

Lake Ready! $2,500.

770-718-7850; 770-869-0020

610-RVs & Travel Trailers BUMPER POOL 2005 Skyline Nomad Camper. 27.5” bunkhouse. Like new Must See! $8350 Also 2003 Dura Max Diesel with Allison auto. Wiil sell separate or pkg.

770-536-6171; 678-725-3290 FLAGSTAFF 2006 30’, 5th whl, 2 slideouts, slps 8, $15,400.

706-892-4327 FORD 1995 Montana Tioga, 27 ft., asking $13,500.

770-503-5023

745-Import Autos

CHEVY 2001 Corvette, white w/ gray lthr, auto, dual pwr seats, $10,500. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

VOLVO 2002 S60, $499 down.

Un-heard of deal.

Ask for Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

750-Motorcycles

CHEVY 2011 Malibu, white, LT, PW, PL, auto, $16,999.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 FORD 1999 Escort Looks Good, Runs Great! 142k mlies $2500 OBO 678-736-1658 FORD 2000 Taurus, $499 down. All you have to do is ask for Dan for this deal!

Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326 FORD 2001 Taurus SE, Runs, cold AC $1,500 obo, 850-376-1248

MERCURY 1999 Grand Marquis, red, local trade, $5,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 OLDS 1995 Cutlass Ciera, 2nd owner, original manual, all maint. records, serious callers only, by appt. only, 116,000 miles, exc. cond., $1,900. Call after 2p only. 678-943-8277

745-Import Autos

HONDA 2007 Accord, white, SE, V6, PW, PL, $10,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CADILLAC 2005 STS, gold, local trade, roof, $13,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

INFINITY 2006 FX35, black, heated seats, mnrf, $18,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

MAZDA 2010 CX-7, blue, nav. heated seats, $22,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 NISSAN 2001 Altima, black w/ gray cloth, all power options, $499 down. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

CADILLAC 2006 DTS, gold, bench seat, lthr, $13,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

NISSAN 2006 Altima SE-R, has book for over $10K, red, black lthr, $7950. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

CHEVY 1986 Corvette Indy Pace Car, convt., 80K, $10,800.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

TOYOTA 1999 Camry, gray cloth, 4 cyl., $499 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

CHEVY 1990 Camaro RS. 305 V8, auto, new paint, Corvette rally wheels. Good Cond. $4250.

706-865-4468 CHEVY 1994 Corvette, looks brand new, only 79K, red, tan lthr. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

HARLEY 2003 Davidson Ultra Classic, 100th Anniversary centennial edition Silver & black, loaded RARE! Only 27,700 miles. Runs Great, Sharp! ASKING $12,500. Call 770-654-5061 Honda VTX 1300R, silver. Clean, 3,800 miles $4,900 cash.

(678) 634-9626 SUZUKI 2005. Boulevard C-50. 7 to 8000 mi, 1 owner. Exc Cond. $5400.

706-499-8356 YAMAHA 1993 Virago 535, exc. cond., 4700 miles, just serviced, carbs. cleaned, new tires, great commuter bike, cash or credit card. $2900 obo. 770-535-7829

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles CHEVY 2004 Suburban, white, tan lthr, 3rd row, rear air, $499 down. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326 DODGE 2004 Durango LTD, gray w/ gray cloth, $499 down. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326

GMC 2003 Yukon XL, white, SLT, lthr, local trade, $7999.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

765-Trucks

PAY CASH FOR Junk Cars & Trucks 678-617-3075

4/2 Murrayville, Imed occ. $1200m + sec. 302-353-0053

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735-Autos for Sale

JEEP 1978 CJ5. Solid body with 3in lift.

Runs Great! $6800.

678-617-4107

735-Autos for Sale

E. HALL- 3BR/2BA w/bsmt. Paved drive.

No pets $850+ dep.

706-498-7440

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PARK MODEL 2008 RV. 12 X 36, used very little. C/H/A Steve 770-861-8114

3BR/2BA- Sardis. $900mo. + dep. No pets. 770-714-1992

470-Rooms for Rent 2BR/2BA $685 3BR/2BA $785 Includes Water.

Hurry-$99 Rent Move-In Special (wac). For details 770-533-9220

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CHEVY 2011 Silverado LT, Black Widow Edition, 35” Mickey Thompson tires, Lysholm Super Charger, lots of extras, 16K miles, $48,000.

706-348-3180 DODGE 1996 Dakota Club Cab. 133,051mi.

V6, 3.9L, auto, pw/pl. $4000.

770-532-0708 DODGE 1998 Ram 1500, full size $4995 this week only. V6, 5spd. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-757-3326 DODGE 2004 Ram 1500 QCab, 36K mi, 1 owner, $13,000.

770-519-3896

DODGE 2007 Dakota white, SLT, local trade. $14,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 FORD 2004 F-250 SC, 4x4, 6.0 diesel, auto, 99k. $15,900.

706-892-4327

770-Vans TOYOTA 2007 Camry, gold, XLE, local trade, $18,333 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

FORD 1999 E250 Cargo Van-Great Condition but A/C not working-Approx.

65000 miles, good tires. $3500.

706-768-5127

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2012 Honda Accord LX-P

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22,274

$

Price does not include sales taxes, GA title fee, or GA new car warranty rights act fee.

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2006 Pontiac G6

4dr, sdn, gtp, orange, 94k, 25423a

2007 Scion Tc

10,588

$

3dr, hb, auto, white, 70k, p7898

fwd, 4dr, sport, blk, 26k, p7871

18,288

$

rwd, 4dr, sports, blk, 51k, p7864

2006 honda odyssey

5dr, ex, auto, red, 87k miles, 26750a

4dr, sdn, 3.6l, slvr, 78k, 26527c

18,888

$

13,988

$

4wd, 4dr, sport, white, 50k miles, p7867

2011 ToyoTa sienna

5dr, 8-pass van, v6, le, slvr, 42k, p7784

19,988

$

13,288

$

fwd, 4dr, sl, blk, 52k miles, p7863

2010 honda odyssey

$21,988

5dr, ex-l, w/res & navi silver, 47k miles, p7921

21,288

$

2010 kia sportage

15,988

$

4wd, 4dr, v6, auto, lx, black, 29k, p7786

2008 jeep wrangler

22,688

$

4wd, 4dr, unlimited x, slvr, 37k, p7829

2012 honda civic

$17,688

4dr sdn, auto, lx-s black, 19k miles, 26334a

15,188

$

2010 gmc acadia

2011 honda civic

2010 honda cr-v

2wd, 5dr, ex-l, grey, 29k miles, 26422a

12,688

$

2010 jeep commander

2009 mazda cx-7

2010 jeep patriot

2006 CadillaC CTS

hybrid, 4dr, l4, cvt, pzec, grey, 9k miles, p7826

$20,888

2011 honda odyssey

27,988

$

5dr, ex-l, w/navi, black, 21k miles, p7918

$32,488

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