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County furloughs likely to continue By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Nine furlough days for county employees will likely be recommended for next year in order to address ongoing budget woes being experienced by Jackson County. At Monday evening meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Kevin Poe provided a brief overview of the $63.6 million budget proposal which will be the subject of a Tuesday morning work session. In order to keep the millage rate in the unincorporated area at 8.61 mills with a slight .3-mill increase in the millage rate for incorporated areas, $2 million is being trimmed
from the Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal. That represents a cut of 3.14 percent from the current total fiscal year budget. The General Fund budget would take a 3.1 percent hit, according to Poe’s executive summary. County employees saw three furlough days restored for the remainder of this calendar year but to save $533,066, Poe will recommend nine furlough days for 2013. Furloughs have been utilized to save money since October 2009. The 2013 budget package includes $12,189.278 in salaries and $4.4 million in benefits. The total General Fund budget is a $34.6 million proposal. Another pattern seen in balancing the county’s budget is use of prior year reserves.
Although no reserves were actually used in 2011, they were budgeted. It is estimated that nearly $1.7 million would be needed from reserves to balance the budget which is feeling the impact of the anticipated decline of $105.3 million in the value of the total tax digest for 2012. The county stands to lose $755,000, or 4.18 percent, in real and personal property taxes. The commission will hold the Tuesday work session to review the budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013. The session will convene at 9 a.m. in the manager’s conference room in the County Administration Building at 67 Athens St., in Jefferson. On Monday, the commission gave preliminary approval to the proposal budget and
millage rate. The required five-year history will be published in the legal organ along with the notice of a called Oct. 4 meeting set for 9 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room in the Jackson County Courthouse. That meeting will be held to give final approval to the budget and millage rate. Commissioners will be attending the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Legislative Leadership Conference in Athens on Oct. 1-2 so the board’s work session will convene at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8. Jackson County will also be hosting the ACCG District 5 meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 in the Jury Assembly Room in the Jackson County Courthouse.
Saddle up – and head to Hoschton ‘Cowboy Up’ is festival theme
LeAnne Akin The Paper
Jackson County District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates, left, talked with citizens after the Sept. 13 town hall meeting. Although already approved and the construction crew onsite, some still question the site for the new EMS Station 3. Fire service, not EMS, was anticipated to be the major topic.
Fire issue on way to resolution By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com A needed document which would assure the private organization which ranks potential fire risk in the West Jackson area was expected to be finalized yesterday. That means property owners in Antrim Glen subdivision who had received notice from their insurance companies that their homeowners’ insurance would be rising with an increase in their ISO rating
shouldn’t face higher rates. The subdivision has some property outside the 5-mile radius from a fire station used by the Insurance Services Office to determine lower ratings. Officers from the West Jackson and Jackson Trail fire departments were to sit down Wednesday to put the agreement in place to satisfy ISO that the proper automatic aid would come in the event of a fire.
See TOWn HALL, page 2A
Everyone should saddle up and visit downtown Hoschton because it’s “Cowboy Up for Hoschton” weekend. The annual Hoschton Fall Festival kicks into high gear with vendors, entertainment, kids’ inflatables, a parade, car show, rummage sale, raffles and more. Set up is Friday. The Hoschton Heritage Arts Center rummage sale begins at 8 a.m. at 74 White St., behind Hoschton City Hall and continues through Saturday. Come early and bring your truck to load up great deals donated by members of the Arts Council. Also on Friday night, Wing Slingers in Towne Center will have a band and Auction Ventures at 3880 Highway 53 in Hoschton will give 10 percent of the proceeds from the Friday auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday events begin at 8 a.m. with the Cowboy Up 5K Run for Food 2 Kids of Jackson County. Registration and the race begins at the West Jackson ballfields. Food and craft vendors open at 9 a.m. and will be located on the town square, at the Depot and at Towne Center. Little folks’ rides will predominately be corraled at Towne Center.
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Bill Gentry and the 35 Cent Rodeo will be returning to the Hoschton Fall Festival stage By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com Bill Gentry will take the stage at the Hoschton Fall Festival for the third time this Saturday. Gentry, a native of Carrollton, is making his third appearance at the festival. “I’ve got a special place in my heart for Hoschton,” said Gentry, of his excitement to return. Gentry missed out on last year’s festival due to scheduling conflicts, but he will be headlining this year’s show. The Gentry show starts at 6:30 p.m. with Lisa Martin and Doug Thompson getting things started. Then, Gentry will kick things off with his self-labeled style of rock
See GENTRY, page 7A
Hoschton mayor vetoes council’s budget ‘move’ By Roxane Rose rrose@clickthepaper.com At the Sept. 13 called meeting of the Hoschton City Council, council members voted unanimously to support the proposed amendment to the Special Purpose Location Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) to use $25,000 in recreation funds to help relocate the Hosch Brothers Store. The total estimated cost to move and renovate the exterior of the Hosch Store and relocate the playground is $50,000; the balance would be funded in part by citizen and business donations with a matching grant provided by the building’s owners. On Friday, Mayor Erma Denney, who was unable to attend the called meeting, vetoed the council’s vote. Denney last week announced she would be resigning her office effective Oct. 31 in response to her company’s employment contract with a vendor that prohibits her from holding elective office. As mayor pro-tem, Theresa Kenerly will assume responsibilities as mayor on Nov. 1, and she filled in at the called session with Denney out of town.
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their families on a day-to-day basis,” said Denney. With an affirmative vote of five council members, the council can override the veto at the next scheduled city council meeting which is at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at City Hall.
In explaining her veto, Denney noted she was focused on turning Hoschton’s financial crisis around from the beginning and that, “…I shall not waiver on my rigorous and conservative approach to the allocation of public funds.” Denney said throughout her term as mayor, she had always advocated for minimal spending; exceptions to this have been for projects that promote the health and well being of citizens. “Recreational SPLOST funds are limited in supply and this is not expected to change for the foreseeable future. The previous administration was judicious with these funds and this has continued throughout my term,” Denney said. “While we indeed have a small fund for specific use, I do not feel this money is ‘burning a hole in our pocket’ and the money can remain until an appropriate project that benefits the larger community is proposed. “I would encourage the community to develop ideas on how they would like to see the public funds used to benefit
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The Hosch Store, located on Peachtree Road, is one of the oldest buildings in Hoschton. It has also served as a post office and a nurses’ dormitory. Earlier this year, the Hosch Store was scheduled for demolition on June 1. “This is my grandmother and grandfather represented in the Hosch Brothers Store,” said Ralph Freeman Jr., speaking during the called meeting. He noted that when his grandparents’ house burned, they moved into the store, and his mother was born there. “My grandfather got the post office in store, and he was the first postmaster. Before that, residents had to go to Mulberry
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FESTIVAL from page 1A
Hoschton Fall Festival features parade, musical entertainment, vendor booths and gathering Parade watchers should rope a spot on Highway 53 by 10 a.m. when the parade begins. The ROTC will present the flags at the Gazebo where the National Anthem will be sung by McKenna Brandenburg. Parade grand marshals will be Ralph Freeman and W.C. Hosch, descendants of the Hosch family. They will be escorted by James Lawson. Stilt walkers, floats, politicians, antique cars and antique tractors will ride the parade trail. The Hoschton Historical Commission will rustle customers into the Depot to sell raffle tickets for several prizes including a new Kindle donated by the Braselton Antique Mall. At high noon, entertainment begins on the large stage with Charlotte’s School of Dance at Towne Center. The “DOPK” Death of the Peanut King (vocal group) takes the stage at 1 p.m. and the praise group 24:15 performs at 2 p.m. The Humane Society of Jackson County activities – pet contests which can be entered for $2 per entry – begin at 1 p.m. at the City Square. From 3-5 p.m., Saints on Sunday will be singing on stage. The Saturday night hoedown at Towne Center begins at
6:30 p.m. with Hoschton’s sweetheart Lisa Martin on the stage. Doug Thompson swoons the crowd at 7 p.m. as Elvis. The announcement of Scarecrow Competition Winners will be at 7:45 p.m. followed by the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council Drawing for a big raffle, the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club cake raffles. The big event of the festival is Bill Gentry and the 35 Cent Rodeo. Gentry has received five Academy of Country Music nominations. He was brought back by popular demand for his third Hoschton Fall Festival performance. His show will be followed by a big fireworks show. Everyone is welcomed to the Sunday “gathering” at Towne Center by Covenant Church under the direction of Todd Coble. Also on Sunday, booths are open from noon until 5 p.m., and the big drawing for prizes for the Hoschton Historical Commission is at 3 p.m. Financial sponsors, called Cowboy Kings to fit the “Cowboy Up” theme of this year’s Hoschton Fall Festival are Hayes Automotive Family, the Kenerly Farm, Lawson Funeral Home & Cremations, Gunn Ammo, Operation One Voice, The Paper and West Jackson Medicine Center.
TOWN HALL from page 1A
Citizens urged to talk with fire board members The issue was among the items discussed at last Thursday’s District 3 town hall meeting hosted by Commissioner Bruce Yates in the Braselton Community Room. The session was also a chance for newly-elected county officials to introduce themselves. Sheriff-elect Janis Mangum, Probate Judge-elect Sherry Moore, District 1 Commissioner-elect Jim Hix and Chairman-elect Tom Crow attended. Crow said he had been in contact with homeowners who were facing steep insurance premium increases, and he urged homeowners to contact other providers for comparisons. Cindy Phillips, an agent with State Farm Insurance, explained that the mutual aid agreement on file with ISO does not meet the requirement to have the lower rating which the homeowners had been enjoying. West Jackson Fire Chief Ben Stephens said he learned after talking at length with ISO what document needed to be submitted by Jackson Trail Fire Chief Terry Turner to maintain the status quo. The two departments had needed to sit down for some time to discuss operational matters and differences of opinions on house fire responses which created concern about the existing mutual aid response West Jackson has with Jackson Trail. The West Jackson Fire Board was told by its fire leadership of concerns for firefighter safety when
the same level of response is not reciprocated by Jackson Trail. It is hoped the Wednesday meeting would be a chance for some dialogue to begin. The fire boards had discussed a joint meeting among their members. While the fire issue was expected to be the hot topic at the Sept. 13 town hall meeting, the rehashing of the new EMS Station 3 site location took up some discussion time. A schedule update was provided as construction on the first of three new Jackson County EMS stations is beginning. Construction crews from Keith Hayes Construction Inc. arrived on the West Jackson construction site late last week. “As long as the weather is good, they should be busy,” said Yates. The estimated cost of construction for the first EMS station will be $631,000. Additionally, $200,000 has already been spent on designing and engineering the prototype for the buildings. When asked on the excessiveness of spending $200,000 on designing a prototype for Jackson County, Yates said that some of the money has also been spent on preparing for construction, such as piping storm drains. However, he admits the designing costs were more than he would have chosen to spend. The original construction plans were to allocate $1.2 million toward the three EMS stations. However, Yates acknowledges that the construction is going to
cost more. Commissioners have already agreed to utilize remaining Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds for public safety toward the EMS stations. As the EMS stations will serve according to the Jackson County fire districts, district coverage was once again called into question. Jackson County citizen Jerry Waddell, who previously served as member of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, asked that areas within the county that are not within a fire district be addressed, saying redrawing the districts could fix the issue. County Manager Kevin Poe noted that the fire districts could not simply be changed. Millage rates within the individual fire districts are set by the respective fire boards to fund their department’s operations. The fire boards are taxing entities, an ability granted by the State Legislature. Jackson County Emergency Services director Steve Nichols urged citizens to discuss their concerns about fire protection with their fire board members. Yates encouraged Waddell and similarly concerned citizens to “look at the big picture.” He said the bigger priority should be to balance the county services between the east and west side of the county. “We need equal access to safety,” said Yates. Editor LeAnne Akin contributed to this article.
Department of transportation honors Barrow man honored Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Keith Golden announces Dan Auge of Statham was honored at this year’s District Employee Appreciation Day with the 2012 Commissioner’s Merit Award for outstanding customer service and excellence in his daily job duties. “Dan treats fellow employees and customers with the utmost courtesy and respect. He has become known as ‘Mr. Dependable’ while working one of our busiest counties, Gwinnett,” said Golden. “Dan is a role model for other employees; joining in to help during emergency response situations along the interstate even though that isn’t his direct responsibility. Dan inspires them to work as a team to accomplish the work at hand. He leads by example and no task is too small or too difficult for him. Please join me in congratulating Dan Auge for his outstanding work in Northeast Georgia’s District One.” Auge has worked with the Department of Transportation since 1989. He worked his way up through the ranks from his initial Maintenance Laborer position. He now serves as Permit Inspector; coordinating commercial driveway permits with Contractors and the Department.
Braselton resident gets promotion as assistant engineer for construction Braselton resident Shannon Giles is now serving as the Assistant Area Engineer for Construction in Barrow and Gwinnett counties. Department of Transportation Dis-
trict Engineer Bayne Smith made the announcement of Giles’ promotion. Giles has worked with DOT since 2001 in the Construction Division. He served as project manager for interGiles section improvements and the widening of the McGinnis Ferry Road Bridge over the Chattahoochee River in Forsyth County. Giles moved to the Utility Office in 2011. He worked with the utility coordination on all construction and maintenance projects with the 150 utility companies in Northeast Georgia’s District One. Effective Sept. 1, Giles is in charge of management of all construction projects on State Routes and Interstates in Barrow and Gwinnett counties. Giles graduated from Lanier Technical College with a diploma in MicroComputer Technology. “Shannon is an excellent employee. He works well with contractors and understands our construction specifications in great detail. His attention to detail and thoroughness in everything he does will help keep our construction projects moving forward on time and on budget,” said Smith. “Shannon is an asset to the State of Georgia and specifically to the Department of Transportation.” Shannon and his wife Lisa are the proud parents of two daughters; Sarah Morrow, age 13, and Emily Giles, age 10. The family lives in Braselton.
Utilities engineer named Neil Kantner is now the Georgia Department of Transportation’s District Utilities Engineer for the 21 counties in
Northeast Georgia that comprise District One. Georgia Department of Transportation District Engineer Bayne Smith made the recent announcement. Kantner has worked with DOT since 1997 after working as an engineer consultant for 20 Kantner years. He began with DOT as a Transportation Engineer Associate in the Clarkesville Area Office and has worked as District Construction Estimator, District Contracts Manager, District Location Engineer and District Planning and Programming Engineer. He became District Design Engineer in 2006 and was responsible for roadway projects that are designed by District personnel. His recent work includes the design of the Cleveland Bypass in White County. As Utilities Engineer, Kantner will be responsible for the utility coordination on all construction and maintenance projects with the 150 utility companies in Northeast Georgia’s District One. “Planning and coordination of schedules and permits is an essential element for all of our projects. The utilities office supports our functions in building and maintaining a safe road system. Neil is an asset to the people of Georgia and to the Department of Transportation,” said Smith. Kantner graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 1976. He earned his Professional Engineer’s license in 1981. Neil and his wife Linda live in Sautee. She is a registered nurse. The Kantners have one daughter; Brandi Kantner who lives in Baton Rouge, La.
Death may be linked to pills Jefferson Police, GBI probe death of 26-year-old man The death of a 26-year-old man investigated by the Jefferson Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of two persons. Edward Watson Clary, 32, and Kayla Mary Clary, 26, of 1295 Hidden Lake Trail in Jefferson were taken into custody on drug charges after Austin Ray Brown, a weekend visitor at their home, died. Brown was originally thought to be 27. Family members of the man whose body was transported to the State Crime Lab for an autopsy questioned if the couple delayed in calling for medical attention for the man. It was reported they were having difficulty arousing the man but did not immediately call for an ambulance. The Clarys had been held without bond in the Jackson County Jail on multiple charges. Two counts each of cruelty to children in the second degree, two counts of possession of a Schedule II narcotic for Methadone and Oxycodone, possession of the Schedule III narcotic Suboxone, four counts of Schedule IV narcotics possession of Alprazoplam, also known as Xanax, Phentermine, Hydrocodone and Clonazepam, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a firearm during commission of a crime, keeping a disorderly house and possession with intent to distribute or sell a controlled substance. The Jackson County Department of Family & Children Services is involved in the case and is developing a safety plan for the two young children from the Clary household. According to Detective Chris Foster, the man’s family expressed concern that the environment in which he was staying resulted in his death; however, toxicology reports may be months away because of the backlog at the State Crime Lab.
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FIRE REPORTS West Jackson Fire Department ■ A Piedmont Avenue patient with a history of cardiac problems was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center on Sept. 9 and another EMS call was answered where a Highway 53 patient had stomach and abdominal pain. ■ On Sept. 10, an EMS call was made for a West Jefferson Street resident. The man was diabetic, not very responsive, mumbling and found to have low blood sugar. He was turned over to Med 3. ■ In response to an EMS call on Sept. 11, a Hoschton woman was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center after suffering from dizziness, hot and cold sweats, and elevated blood pressure. ■ On Sept. 12 a vehicle accident with injuries was reported on Highway 124. ■ The patient at an EMS call to a Silk Tree Pointe residence on Sept. 12 was checked and showed no need for transport. ■ On Sept. 14, an EMS call on Ash Wood Lane in Braselton found a patient complaining of abdominal pains. Transport was provided to a medical facility. ■ A vehicle accident was reported on Interstate 85 southbound on Sept. 15. A vehicle was overturned, blocking both southbound lanes. A patient was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center. ■ On Sept. 15, a Josh Pirkle Road resident requested transport for Northeast Georgia Medical Center. ■ A West Jefferson Street woman with low blood sugar was transported on Sept. 15.
Jackson Trail Fire Department ■ On Sept. 12, a subject reporting chest pain was transported to North Georgia Medical. ■ An illegal burn was reported Sept. 12 on Whitney Road. ■ On Sept. 15, a female with a general illness was transported to Athens Regional Medical.
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Airport authority ramps down capital project plan By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper. com Members of the Jackson County Airport Authority have decreased the price tag of its five-year improvement plan by around $15 million. Initially, the Jackson County Airport Capital Improvement Plan, or CIP, was expected to cost $26.6 million. “The CIP is a five-year plan that includes projects we need and want,” said Airport Authority chairman Ken Botts at a Sept. 11 work session meeting of the authority. However, new estimates for the plan place the price closer to $11 million. Botts stated his plans to help decrease the cost of CIP
A Capital Idea Jackson County Airport Authority re-evaluates Capital Improvement Plan
“The cutbacks are far more realistic than the previous ideas for the airport. We are now trying to move in the direction of advancing the airport to a self-supporting entity.”
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by removing unnecessary projects and scaling back on other plans. “The cutbacks are far more realistic than the previous ideas for the airport. We are now trying to move in the direction of advancing the airport to a self-supporting entity,” said authority member Stanley McClain. “There were very expensive projects in the plan that we do not need or will not need in the next five years,” said Botts. Some of the items stripped from the CIP, at least for this first five-year plan, are a west side taxiway, acquisition of a 45-acre parel of land and the design and construction of a $5.3 million business park. According to Botts, many of the dropped or postponed projects wouldn’t receive government funding. “It has projects that we wish we could get funding for but, probably or definitely, would not be funded. I think the CIP should be more in line with reality but still include important projects we might have a chance of getting funded. Some of the projects we deleted would never be funded and, I think, are not needed,” said Botts. The authority is counting on federal government funding to cover 95 percent of the costs. The remaining 5 percent will be divided evenly between state and local funding. The original CIP was ex-
“Our CIP now is a more realistic document for our airport and for current economic times.”
pected to require almost $4.8 million in local funding, with $3.5 million going to the building of a new terminal. However, members of the authority decided to postpone building the terminal because of the high cost and lack of potential to generate revenue. With the changes to the CIP, local funding should be less than $500,000. “I hope [public opinion] would be favorable in that we are being frugal and realistic with tax dollars,” said McClain. “Our CIP now is a more realistic document for our airport and for current economic times,” said Botts of the authority’s decision to postpone many additions to the airport. According to Botts, the ultimate goal of the Capital Improvement Plan is “to generate more aviation and improve financial performance.” McClain said, “The aviation industry can bring vast amounts of money to a community through the numerous waterfall services that follow.” “The growth and development of the airport will be balanced between the needs of general aviation and commercial aviation. The infrastructure improvements will help bring in larger business aircraft and increase safety,” said Botts. “We also will provide facilities attractive to the general aviation
Ken Botts Authority chairman community.” One key addition to the airport will be the addition of a 10-unit T-hangar. A T-hangar is an enclosed building in which aircraft are stored. Botts said the addition of the T-hangar is a “fairly high-priority item” that will generate revenue for the airport through leasing opportunities. “A change in our approach to development and a little infrastructure investment can put the airport in a positive cash flow situation within a couple of years, something that has never happened before,” said Botts. “From that point, we can move forward with the bigger plans for more commercial development on the west side and possibly a terminal within 10 years. “The airport does not have a terminal per se, and the one that I envision would be significantly scaled back from prior proposals,” said Botts.
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Voter registration deadline is Oct. 9 Three weeks remain for those who want to be registered in time to cast ballots in the Nov. 6 election. The last day a person may register and be eligible to vote in the General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 9, according to Jackson County Election Supervisor Lori Wurtz. Absentee ballots for the General Election have been going out, and advanced (in-per-
son) voting will begin Oct. 15. A mandatory Saturday voting day will be held Oct. 27. For voter-related information in Jackson County, contact the Office of Elections and Registration at 706-367-6377. Check your voter registration status and see your sample ballot at http://mvp.sos. state.ga.us/
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CHURCH NEWS The Catholics Returning Home Ministry of Prince of Peace Catholic Church welcomes adult Catholics to a 10-week series of informative programs which began Sept. 17 from 7:30-9 p.m. Programs provide an opportunity to discuss questions and concerns in a caring and sensitive way. Call Jan Nichols at 770-9657362 or visit www.popcatholicchurch. org sss Are you looking for good deals on gently-used children’s clothing, toys and other items. Come shop The Springs Church “Little Lambs Consignment Sale” on Sept. 27-29. Shopping times are from 9 a.m. to7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Many sellers will mark items down by half price on Saturday. Teen and maternity clothing will also be available. The Springs Church is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch. Questions? Visit the website at www.thespringschurch.org, or email littlelambs@thespringschurch. org. You can also call Bridget Roberts at 678-468-9536. sss The Church of Hoschton extends an open invitation to come and worship and fellowship. Bible study begins at 9:30 on Sunday mornings with worship following at 10:30 and evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday services begin with prayer meeting at 7 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 7:30. The current study of is Joshua on Sunday nights and Philippians on Wednesday nights. A nursery and children’s church is provided on Sunday mornings for children 7 and under. Reach the Rev. Cory Sexton at 678-234-9408. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church has a part-time staff position available. A nursery worker is needed for the 11 a.m. service on Sundays for a small group of children, ages infant to 6 years old. Please contact Rev. Luis Ortiz if interested. Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., three blocks behind Hoschton City Hall. Visit www.hoschtonumc.org; email hoschtonumc@windstream.net or call 706-654-1422. sss The Whole Body of Christ Alliance will host the March for Unity starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, from Holly Hill Mall in Winder. The march, with a police escort, will go to the Winder Pavilion on East Athens Street where a day of food, fellowship, worship and Christian entertainment is planned. The food is free. The purpose of the march, coordinated by Jessie Halbert of Timothy Baptist West and Allen Stevens of Living Hope Christian Fellowship, is
to show the community that “we are in unity in His service” and against the forces of evil. All churches are encouraged to participate. Pastor Walter Cleveland of Next Level Baptist Church, Pastor Alfred Hazel of White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Patsy Garrett of Jefferson Gospel Tabernacle, Hope Fellowship Pastor Johnny Williams, Emmanuel Worship Center Pastor Larry Pruitt and Pastor Betty Arnold of New Harvest Ministries will join Stevens and Halbert in the lineup of the program. Praise teams for different churches will also participate. Closing remarks will be shared by Rick Hempton and the organizers. sss Auburn First Baptist Church will celebrate homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 23, at the morning worship hour followed by dinner on the grounds. The fifth Sunday night singing will be Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. followed by a sandwich and snack supper. Auburn First Baptist Church is at 1385 Sixth Ave., in Auburn. Contact Pastor Chris Parkin at 770-962-1807 or visit www.auburnfirstbaptist.com sss Calvary Baptist Church will host its annual fish fry on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. The church will provide the fish and hush puppies and all attending are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., morning worship is at 11 and evening worship is at 6 p.m. AWANA is every Wednesday from 6:45-8:15 p.m. for ages 2-18. Wednesday prayer meeting/worship service is held at 7. The pastor is Dr. Ronnie Healan. Calvary Baptist is at 1975 Highway 82 in Statham. Phone: 770-725- 5164. Visit www.calvary baptiststatham.org. sss Crystal River will be singing at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, during the morning worship service at Chapel Christian Church. The church is at 776 Chapel Church Road, across from Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Stephens is the pastor. Call 770867-2937. sss Winder First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, instrumentalists and soloists invite you to attend “Give Him Glory” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, in the sanctuary. Spirituals, well-loved hymn arrangements, contemporary choral works and rousing gospel tunes make up this presentation of “Give Him Glory.” The church is at 280 N. Broad St., in Winder. sss Re-Winders will meet for their
monthly luncheon at Winder First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 25. This month’s program is presented by Senior Educational Seminars. The topic of the presentation is changes in Medicare and Social Security. ReWinder meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon. The group is sponsored by First Baptist Church, but is open to anyone in Barrow County who is over 50, regardless of church affiliation. Attendees should bring a vegetable, salad or dessert to share, the entree will be provided. Lunch is served promptly at noon with a program to follow. sss Vessels of Praise, featuring Keith Broach, Tammy Vickers, Robin Broach and David (Happy) Marston will perform at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. The church is at 260 Pleasant Hill Church Road in Statham. Call 770-725-2404. sss Faith Fest 2012 is coming to Winder First United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, on the front lawn. Bring your family and lawn chairs or a blanket and join in for a day of Christian fun featuring: Christian music on a big outdoor stage; craft vendors; food vendors; two kids’ zones with games and jumpies. Musical artists scheduled to appear include Luke James, Last Flight Out, The River Hills Church Band, Broken to Light, Daily Dying, Against the Downpour and The Museum. 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 Vessels of Praise, featuring Keith Broach, Tammy Vickers, Robin Broach and David (Happy) Marston will perform at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church is at 260 Pleasant Hill Church Road in Statham. Call 770-725-2404. sss Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church is having a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be held both inside and outside the church. Baked goods and hot dog plates will also be sold. The funds raised will be used for playground equipment. sss St. Matthew Catholic Church Women’s Club will host its first craft fair from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Hedges Hall. Space is available starting at $15 a table. St. Matthew is on Ga. Highway 8, three miles south of Winder. The website is www.saintmatthewcc.org.
Have you tried tithing? Open your hand and your heart Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12 The Bible teaches us not to rob God, yet some do. You can’t beat God’s giving no matter how you try. God only asks us for 10 percent of our earnings, yet some think that is too much to bless the work of God’s ministry. What we do with the blessings that God has blessed us with demonstrates how well we trust, love and honor God. Julia Demory In the book The Pastor’s Pen of Psalm 50: l2 tells us that God owns it all. We are simply stewards of what he has given us. The parable of the rich man is a good example of how foolish to think anything we have belongs to us. God has loaned everything we have to us for just a little while. The nation of Israel was cursed for their failure to tithe. Scripture tells us we should be cheerful givers, our giving should be filled with joy. We give to support the work of the gospel all around the world. We give to prove God’s faithfulness. God promised to provide for us. He keeps his promises. We have more than we need, yet we throw out food and clothing. When you have been blessed you are suppose to pass the blessings on. When your hand is closed, nothing can go out of it, and nothing can come into it. Blessings come when you are obedient before God. He provides for His children. If you are in need, try evaluating your life. Malachi 3:10 says “bring the whole tithe into the storehouse and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” 2 Corinthians 9:6 tells us “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” Ask God how much more do you want me to give? The more you give, the more he’ll give to you. Try God and prove him. Are you tithing? Pastor Julia Demory is Pastor of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Hoschton. She is a candidate for Ordained Ministry in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church.
“... and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Corninthians 9:6
OBITUARIES Barbara Carter
Died Sept. 15, 2012 Barbara Carter, 69, of Winder, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. An Ohio native, she was the daughter of the late John and Lydia Huffman Swisher. She was the widow of Gerald E. Carter Sr. She attended Bear Creek First Baptist Church and was employed by Durden Enterprises of Auburn. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder with the Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. Survivors include her children, Gerald E. Carter Jr., of Jefferson, Bo Carter of Bogart, Sherry Hoger of Atlanta and Debbie Queen of Colbert; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
Ronald Ather Cox Jr.
Died Sept. 14, 2012 Ronald Auther Cox Jr., 43, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Corine Cox. Survivors include his sons, Brandon Cox, Austin Cox, Brian Cox and Dustin Cox, all of Milledgeville; daughters, Ashley Cox of Winder and Mackenzie Cox of Milledgeville; brother, William (Billy) Cox of Milledgeville; sister, Tara Cox of Milledgeville; grandson, Brayden Coulter; and former wife, Melanie Ivey of Milledgeville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at Lawson Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Calvert officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
Angela Dawn Carthern Garrett
Died Sept. 13, 2012 Angela Dawn Carthern Garrett, 39, of Hull, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. A daughter of James Tittle of Hull and the late Virginia Louise Carthern Tittle, she had received her Certified Nursing Assistant degree while employed with North Ridge Medical Center in Commerce. Mrs. Garrett was a member of Brockton Road Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her adopted father, Roger Carthern. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 201, at Brockton Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Jesse Mealor and the Rev. Karl Mealor officiating. The family will receive friends after the service. Survivors, in addition to her father, include her husband, David “Buck” Garrett; adopted mother, Brenda Carthern of Jefferson; sisters, Regina Lynn Carthern of Danielsville and Melissa Fowler of Buford; brother, Andy Carthern of Jefferson; and a number of other relatives. Flowers are to be omitted and donations may be made to Brockton Road Baptist Church, 2675 Brockton Road, Jefferson, GA 30549 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
Mary McCollum Garrett
Died Sept. 13, 2012 Mary McCollum Garrett, 85, formerly of Columbus, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Along with her husband, the late Rev. James L. Garrett, she devoted many years
to mission work in Brazil. They also owned and operated “The Amazon Cove,” a Christian bookstore in Columbus. She earned her master’s degree in education from Georgia State University and taught elementary school in the Columbus area. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Florrie Coffin McCollum; and sister, Belle Pennington. Survivors include sons, David Garrett of Louisville, Ky., and John Garrett of Sterling, Va.; daughters, Mary Alice Woods (John) of Eufaula, Ala., and Beth Lucoveic of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; sister, Sammy Johnson of Phenix City, Ala.; grandchildren, Mary Jo Kovacs, Donna Hooper, David Garrett and Mary Lee Garrett; and great-grandchildren, Christian Hooper and Isabelle Hooper. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board in support of continued mission work in equatorial Brazil. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
Robert Junior McIntyre
Died Sept. 17, 2012 Robert Junior McIntyre, 82, of Winder, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Born in Bold Springs, he was a son of the late Felix and Alma McIntyre. He was a member of Bold Springs United Methodist Church and was retired from Barrow Manufacturing Company. He was married to the late Johnsie Lee McIntyre for 63 years. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ray and
Regina McIntyre of Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy McIntyre Reynolds and Steve Peppers of Winder; grandchildren, Brooke McIntyre, Brittany McIntyre and Tripp and Katie Reynolds; and great-grandchildren, Jeremy Reynolds and Isaac Reynolds. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with interment in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
Doris Montgomery
Died Sept. 17, 2012 Doris Montgomery, 90, of Winder, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Born in Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Daisy Haymon Pierce. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Montgomery. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and had retired from R&R Manufacturing. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Vickie Montgomery of Winder; grandson, Chris and Alan Montgomery; greatgranddaughters, Christy and Abby Montgomery; greatgreat-grandson, Liam Montgomery; and sister, Imogene Wilkins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Wright and the Rev. Shuford Jones officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Cedar Creek Baptist Church building fund, 403 Cedar Creek Road, Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home,
Winder The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
Evie Lou Wheeler
Died Sept. 15, 2012 Mrs. Evie Lou Wheeler, 91, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Tinnie Harriett Whitlock Wheeler. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Whitlock; sons, Jimmy Wheeler and William Wheeler; daughter, Pearlie Mae Wheeler; and sisters, Nettie Wheeler and Laurie Garrett. Survivors include her daughter, Geraldine Wheeler, son, Claude Wheeler, and brother, Carlton Wheeler, all of Jefferson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Segars officiating. The burial followed in the Jackson Memorial Park. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
Pauline Venable Wilkes Died Sept. 15, 2012
Pauline Venable Wilkes, age 92, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Born in Humboldt, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Emory and Ida Brown Venable. Mrs. Wilkes was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed and wrote poetry. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and attended Martin Institute. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilkes is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Wilkes; daughter, Brenda Wilkes; son, Alton Wilkes; and a sister, Margret Patterson. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Dean and Viola Wilkes of Jefferson and Claude Emory Wilkes of Jefferson; granddaughters, Sherry and Ross Shepherd of Hull and Deanna and Chris Poole of Jefferson; and great-grandchildren, John Shepherd, Stella Poole, Josiah and Timothy Poole, Kim and Carolyn Wilkes. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Poole officiating. Burial followed in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 20, 2012
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POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■ On Sept. 10, four 2-ton air conditioning units, valued at $2,800 were reported stolen from six houses under construction in Braselton. ■ On Sept. 11, a Carnesville man driving on Interstate 85 was arrested for driving with a suspended license and a possible warrant out of Franklin County. ■ A Buford woman reported a fraud on Sept. 12. The woman applied for a job online and completed an interview through instant messenger. The woman was then advised she would receive an check, and after cashing the check she would have to wire money to the company. The woman suspected something was not right and spoke with a bank employee who advised her it was a scam. ■ On Sept. 12, a woman dining at a Braselton restaurant reported damage to her vehicle. Another diner witnessed a SUV strike the woman’s car and drive off. The witness also provided the vehicle’s license plate number to officers. ■ A Braselton woman was arrested for disorderly conduct on Sept. 12. The woman, obviously intoxicated, refused to obey an officer telling her to call for a ride. The woman was warned if she didn’t do as the officer said she would be arrested, and she still refused to call for a ride. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Gwinnett County Jail. ■ On Sept. 14, a Braselton store clerk reported receiving a forged $100 bill. ■ On Sept. 14, a disturbance call was received from a Flowery Branch rental suite. The owner reported damage done by the tenant as he was moving out. ■ On Sept. 15 a Braselton mother reported an incident involving a student whispering obscenities and eventually punching her son on a school bus. ■ A Maryville, Tenn., man was arrested on Interstate 85 on Sept. 15. The man was pulled over when his vehicle tag came up as reported stolen. The man was then found to also be driving without insurance and having a warrant for his arrest in Cherokee County. ■ On Sept. 16, a Braselton woman reported her laptop, some jewelry and her outgoing mail stolen by her husband, whom she is currently divorcing. ■ A vehicle reported stolen in Barrow County was found at the intersection of Highway 211 and Interstate 85 on Sept. 17.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■ A Jefferson man reported receiving a Sept. 10 threatening phone call from an ex-girlfriend. ■ The owner of a Jefferson Avenue rental home reported the air conditioning unit stolen from the property on Sept. 10. ■ On Sept. 10 damage was reported to a vehicle heading northbound on Interstate 85. The driver claimed something flew out of the bed of the truck traveling in front of him and cracked his windshield. ■ On Sept. 10 a woman traveling on Highway 60 reported damage to her windshield, due to rocks. ■ A Buford contractor reported two Old Pendergrass Road residents refusing to pay him for work he had completed
on their house, according to a Sept. 10 report. ■ Suspicious activity was reported at a Kiley Drive home on Sept. 10. ■ On Sept. 11, a Commerce woman traveling on Highway 335 was arrested for an active warrant through Jackson County. ■ On Sept. 11, a car pulled over for a broken tail light was found to not have valid insurance. ■ A Galilee Church Road resident reported a case of harassment on Sept. 11. The woman claimed a man came to her house trying to sell her meat. After she refused, the man left only to return later and look through buildings on her property and enter her house uninvited. ■ A Brockton Loop resident filed a Sept. 12 report of an aggressive dog on and around his property that made him afraid for his children to be outside. The dog belonged to a family across the street who agreed to chain the dog up. ■ A Tom White Road resident reported his neighbors riding four wheelers on the road outside his home and revving the engine to disturb his dog on Sept. 12. The man said when he asked his neighbors to stop one of the neighbors threatened to get his truck and run over the dog. ■ On Sept. 12 a man reported one of his cows stolen from his pasture in Pendergrass. ■ A Holly Springs Road resident reported her gas grill stolen on Sept. 13. ■ On Sept. 13 vandalism was reported at a Jefferson River Road rental house. ■ On Sept. 13 a Jefferson man was arrested for an outstanding warrant and medication not in its original container after his ex-wife’s mother called to have him removed from her property. ■ Officers responded to a verbal dispute at a Cecil Clark Road residence on Sept. 13. A man told officers his son was being disrespectful and wanted him off his property. The son said the argument started when he mentioned needing dog food. ■ A Highway 82 South resident apologized and moved his bow and arrow target, after his neighbor called authorities for fear of her family and dogs’ safety on Sept. 13. The man previously had his target in the direction of her yard, and arrows that missed the target ended up in the neighbor’s yard. ■ A Jefferson man was arrested for an outstanding warrant at a Lebanon Church Road residence on Sept. 13. ■ A man reported being threatened by text messages on Sept. 14. The man agreed to fix a motor scooter for his friend and his wife. After the man took the scooter to work on it, his friend texted him accusing him
of messing around with his wife, and warned that if the scooter was not returned by the next day he would report it stolen. ■ On Sept. 16, a man wishing to apologize for a DUI and reckless endangerment case was warned of criminal trespass when the victim’s family said they did not wish him near their home. ■ A Pendergrass man traveling on Jackson Trail Road on his motorcycle hit a patch of gravel and had a minor accident and reported damage to the vehicle on Sept. 16. ■ On Sept. 16 the mailbox of a Davis Street business was knocked down and destroyed.
Jefferson Police ■ The driver of a Cadillac was charged Sept. 14 with failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence after a police officer witnessed the man having difficulty staying in his lane on Interstate 85. ■ A Jefferson woman reported harassment by telecommunications from a man she met online. The man, whom she met in person at a Duluth club, continues to text her and ask for money after repeated requests to stop communicating. ■ A 17-year-old from Lawrenceville clocked at 100 mph in a 70mph zone on Interstate 85 on Sept. 13 was placed under arrest and charged with speeding, reckless driving and driving in violation of license restrictions. ■ Also on Sept. 13, a Lithonia driver was clocked at 107 mph on I-85 and charged with speeding and reckless driving. ■ A Jefferson High School student who jumped onto the hood of a friend’s vehicle Sept. 13 as it was being driven through the parking lot fell off when the vehicle stopped. The student’s head hit the ground and he was knocked unconscious but was alert when officers arrived. The student, who sustained a scrape on the back of the neck, was taken to Athens Regional Medical Center to be checked out. ■ A simple battery and battery incident was reported Sept. 13 on Carriage Way. A 24-yearold male was taken into custody on family violence charges. He is on probation for a previous incident. ■ A man stopped for speeding on Gordon Street on Sept. 12 was also charged with obstruction when he refused to cooperate with law enforcement. The man had alcoholic beverages in the vehicle and was uncooperative as police attempted to determine if the beers were open. ■ A speeding stop ended in additional charges against the driver in the Sept. 12 stop. The Athens resident was
cited for operation of an unregistered vehicle and driving while unlicensed. ■ A Sept. 12 auto accident involving two drivers resulted in no injuries. ■ A Sept. 11 hit and run was reported in a Railroad Avenue business parking lot. Someone had hit the vehicle and left the scene. ■ Police responded to a reported domestic dispute at an ML King Jr. Drive location on Sept. 11 where a female reported she was threatened with a cane after she refused a relative’s request to close the door. The relative denied the threat. ■ Two Sept. 11 accidents were investigated and in both incidents, the individual who complained of injury declined transport. ■ A juvenile reported another juvenile, identified as Josiah, had struck him in the face on Sept. 7. Police were unable to locate the offender who has given the victim previous problems, according to reports. ■ A column at the drive-in at Certus Bank was damaged over the weekend of Sept. 7-10. ■ A property manager who previously heard threats from a tenant is concerned about possible violence with the man’s upcoming eviction. ■ A Jefferson woman in the midst of a divorce reported her husband had damaged the home
she shares with their children. A move is forthcoming because of foreclosure but the woman said she fears for the safety of herself and her children. ■ No headlights meant a traffic stop for a man on Railroad Street on Sept. 10. The driver was cited for driving while unlicensed. ■ Simple battery charges were filed against an intoxicated man who was involved in a Sept. 15 incident on Oak Lane. A postal worker called 911 when two men were seen fighting in the front yard of the address. The argument was related to intoxicated persons taking the victim’s vehicle for a joyride while he was working. The suspect, who was also wanted for a child support violation, was taken to jail. ■ A 15-year-old was reported as missing Sept. 14 when she didn’t come home after school. She was located in the company of a male she told police her mother was going to let her hang out with over the weekend. She was returned to her home. ■ A VW Beetle caught fire Sept. 15 after the driver saw smoke and pulled off the ramp on Interstate 85. The Jefferson Fire Department extinguished the fire and the car was towed. ■ A man who fell down some stairs while intoxicated refused transport Sept. 16 from the Cypress Drive address. The
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man was bleeding from the side of his head. ■ An entering auto was reported on Danielsville Street on Sept. 15. Taken from the Toyota Camry was a wallet, radio, DVD/VCR, coaching notebook and University of Georgia golf bag with Titlest clubs. One of three transactions attempted in Athens by the suspect was successful. ■ A suspicious person was reported in the parking lot of Hamilton State Bank on Sept. 14. The driver’s battery was dead and a jump from a tow truck got the man on his way. ■ A Jefferson woman contacted police after learning an unknown man attempted to refill her prescription medication on Sept. 14. Two Kirby salesmen had been in her home and may have obtained personal information to further their financial identity crimes against her, reports show. The victim had attempted to reach the company the man said they represented but she had been unable to get an answer. ■ A Jefferson man who damaged property at a Maria Circle address on Sept. 14 was taken into custody and charged with criminal damage and obstruction. ■ A two-vehicle traffic accident was investigated on Sept. 16 and another two-car wreck was probed on Sept. 14. No injuries were reported in either mishap.
DEATH from page 2A Neighboring counties have reported delays in obtaining autopsy results related to drugs and the cause of death. Some of those delays have meant families have lost their homes because insurance companies would not pay on claims filed until the cause of death could be determined. Foster said the proliferation of crime management clinics have provided another challenge for the law enforcement
community as some people “doctor shop” between clinics in order to get large quantities of pills. Some of the pills are sold while others, taken together, can be fatal for the taker. Methadone, prescribed to assist those in some treatment programs to get off other drugs, is one of the drugs law enforcement is seeing abused. “Pills are a big thing and it’s widespread,” said Foster. “It’s not just Jackson County.”
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Our nation’s sacrificies too easily ignored I remember that night in January 1991 when allied forces began bombing Iraq. CNN, which was the only cable news channel at the time, had correspondents in Baghdad and they had pictures of the missiles as they destroyed targets in Iraqi territory. President George H.W. Bush came on TV to announce that Operation Desert Storm was under way. I can remember the fear we had at the time. Within a few days, we were flying the American flag like crazy. While the operation was over about as soon as it began, it boosted American pride like I had never seen in my lifetime. A decade later, we experienced the horror of being attacked on our own soil. That was something we were not accustomed to. After we recovered from the initial shock, we flew our flags and rolled up our sleeves to donate blood. Now, 11 years after the attacks, are we losing our patriotic passion that was ignited by 9/11? Those who were around for World War II remember how American men lined up to volunteer for the armed services. Americans rationed rubber, sugar, gasoline and other goods that were in short supply to make certain we would have enough for the war effort. Families planted “Victory Gardens” to make sure they would have an adequate amount of vegetables. Those who had money were asked to buy war bonds to help finance the war effort. Americans were fully invested in World War II. You didn’t have to travel far in cities or rural area to find a family who had lost a loved one as a casualty of war. Somehow, we never had the same passion after 9/11. Yes, there were reminders. The skyline of New York City was forever changed in less than two hours. I
Harris Blackwood am reminded of what the terrorists did every time I have to undress in an airport to go through a detection device before boarding an airplane. Sadly, 9/11 seems destined for relegation to the same shelf in our minds where we remember things like the day JFK was killed, Elvis died or the Challenger exploded. The same is true for other days, like Martin Luther King’s birthday. As we continue to lose the generation that participated in the civil rights movement, those who follow don’t seem to have the passion of their elders. Those who were alive during World War II are sadly dying in great numbers. We are 21 years past the first Gulf War and a whole generation only knows it from the history books. The same will be true of 9/11 a decade from now. We have raised a generation that can identify the current “American Idol” and cannot identify their governor, senator or even their president. Until we collectively unite in a groundswell of pride for this country, we will continue to lose the significance of days that should be noted and honored in our lives. We are a sad bunch of people who forget that our country was attacked one day and that brave men and women from this country responded like never before. If we don’t change our course, 9/11 will one day be just another excuse for a department store to hold a sale. Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.
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1 lost bet, 2 pairs of new heels One evening I was sorting through clothes in the bedroom while Tink, settled in a comfortable chair, was (as usual) fiddling with his phone. A message he read triggered a story. He began to tell me a brief story (men leave out a lot of details) about a guy we know and a woman he had recently been dating. There was nothing particularly special about the story unless you are a woman wise in the ways of other women. “What?” I asked as I took a dress off the hanger. I heard what he said but I couldn’t believe what he said. He repeated it. I smiled that all-knowing grin of mine, the one I inherited from Mama. “Within six months, she’ll be pushing for marriage.” Tink has no respect for my precious inheritance, that of being a wise and prophesying know-it-all. He rolled his eyes and shook his head then swirled around in his chair to face me. I knew he was serious because he put down his phone. “They just starting seeing each other,” he protested. “It’s casual. Just friends.” “He thinks it is just ca-
Ronda Rich sual but she is a woman with a plan. Six months. Trust me.” Tink set his jaw. It is a very determined jaw when he does that. “You are wrong,” he said firmly. “That is not going to happen.” He shook his head again, adamantly. “You are wrong.” Just an aside here: When one is painting one’s self into a corner, it is best to leave a trail to get out. “Think” makes a good pig trail for escaping such as in “I think you’re wrong.” Another good one that I like to employ is, “I may be wrong but I think ...” Usually Tink is reasonable and not one bit arrogant in thought or manner. That would not been the case on this particular occasion. “No, I’m not.” I was equally firm. “Let’s bet,” he said. Our bets usually ride on buying
me a new pair of expensive high heels. “I’ll bet you two pairs of high heels.” Whoa. He was serious. Two pairs. In less time than it took Sherman to strike a match, I took the bet. “You’re on.” I smiled confidently and he nodded with equal confidence. A couple of days later, over dinner, Tink, who is honorable and will always take his dose of medicine, said, “Oh, by the way, I think I’m going to lose that bet.” I perked up. “Why?” He repeated a conversation that had happened, which brought additional credibility to my prediction. If only I had been born during Old Testament times, I could have been the first female prophet. I’m sure of it. He shrugged. “So, I guess you’re right.” Humility in the face of victory is admirable. That would not be me. A woman who can smile demurely and drop her head modestly when she is right, is appealing and attractive. That would not be me. A woman who holds her tongue is a highly prized woman. That would not be
me. In fact, Tink will tell you that his biggest gripe is the many times that I will declare with absolute glee, “I told you that was going to happen, didn’t I?” As usual, I declined to take the high road. “Let me ask you something,” I began, a teasing smile sliding across my face. “Why on earth would you bet against me on something like this? I write books on women like this, on how women can use their wiles and charms to get the man they want. Why would you even question me?” He’s a good sport. He rolls with the punches and, as a result, most of our disagreements have a comical flair to them. He shrugged. “I keep thinking that one day I’m going to win one of these bets.” I laughed. “Just remember: Two pairs.” Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books, including the forthcoming “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Sign up for her newsletter at www. rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly
A pizza a day keeps wrinkles away “Do you see them? Do you see them?” My wife’s face was about 2 inches from mine. I was supposed to be noticing something about her face. “Do you see them? They’re wrinkles. And they weren’t here a year ago,” she said, with a hint that I was somehow responsible. “So, do you see them?” Again, her face was about 2 inches from mine, but I honestly didn’t notice any wrinkles. I did, though, notice that her lunch included onions. “No, your face looks exactly like it was the day I met you,” I said assuredly. My assurance didn’t seem to soothe her angst. I don’t notice wrinkles of the skin, or blemishes, or dry patches, or goiters, for that matter. I know nothing of skin care – never have, really. I remember someone once offering me some moisturizer. “What’s that?” “It’s moisturizer. Here, try some,” they said. “What’s it for?”
Len Robbins “It moisturizes your skin,” they answered. “Why do I need my skin moisturized?” Crickets chirped. Somewhere in the distance, miles away, I heard a hummingbird land on a leaf. “I don’t know” was the eventual response. It is indeed ironic that, while I don’t notice, or give a flip, about skin care, I have uncovered the secret to a lifetime of wrinkle-free skin. I came upon this discovery where all startling revelations are borne – on TV. The other day, I was perusing the channels when I saw Aretha Franklin singing. I paused the remote control for a moment to listen to her distinct song
stylings. “This must be from a long time ago,” I said aloud to myself. “Her face looks really young.” Not so. Further viewing revealed that the performance was recent. How did her face look so smooth and creasefree at the age of 70? Her mug showed none of the plastic surgery markings evident in other celebrities – Exhibit A being Joan Rivers, who now looks more like that Madame puppet (anyone remember “Solid Gold?” I hope not) than an actual human being. No, the Queen of Soul is free of plastic. A brief investigation uncovered her secret. Aretha Franklin has retained a fresh, youthful face via the following regiment: She has gained 5 to 10 pounds a year for the last 30 years. It’s a little known fact that skin stretches. As Aretha’s case scientifically concludes, if you stretch your skin a little bit each year, it will become tighter
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and tighter and wrinkles won’t develop. What’s critical is that you don’t skip a year and stay the same weight. It’s that simple. Unknowingly, I have followed this same regiment for years, which accounts for my youthful glow. Now, mind you, while gaining such weight year after year clears wrinkles from your face, it can, as evidenced by Aretha, create crevices, indentations or ravines in other parts of your person. But that’s a small price to pay for smooth, clear, kissable skin when you’re fighting time. Actually, it’s a large price – but maybe not as expensive as a plastic surgeon. Eat on, look young. It makes you feel like a natural woman. Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville. His column appears weekly.
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Citizens voice support for preservation effort or Thompson Mill for mail services, because there was no rural delivery at that time,” said Freeman. “This building means a lot to me. The whole thing has so much history,” Freeman added. Others agree about the historical value of the building, so when the demolition permit was requested, the community moved into action. Among the first to get involved was Brownie Troop 11919, nine second graders led by Girl Scout Leader Joy Turner. They wrote letters appealing for a stay of execution to property representatives Hog Mountain Properties. The Scott Hudgens Family Foundation, which owns the structure, came forward and said they would donate the store to the city. A group of citizens came together to see how they could preserve this part of the city’s history and what the future could hold for the building. Members of Hoschton’s Historic Preservation Commission, with council members Kenerly and Scott Butler, worked with City Administrator Cindy George to identify a location for the building and establish a budget for the relocation. Kenerly accompanied David Looper, a second-generation house mover who has handled the relocation for most of the historic buildings in Heritage Village at Hurricane Shoals Park in Maysville, when he checked out the Hosch Store. “David has been all over it and under it, and he says it is very strong and sound,” Kenerly said. The proposed SPLOST amendment would have provided half of the $50,000 estimated is needed. Supporters planned to raise $12,500 from citizens and businesses, which the Hudgens Family Foundation said it would match. Thirteen of the citizens interested in saving the Hosch Store met on Aug. 23. They discussed the site identified for the Hosch Store, which is where the playground
currently is, with a recommendation to move the playground. This would place the Hosch Store near the Depot and the Darby Building. The citizens also discussed fundraising for the matching grant, how to approach it, how donations could be handled and if they could be written off and how to manage donations and recognize donors. The group also contemplated relocating the playground equipment to the City Square lot. They then asked George to request a called meeting of the Hoschton City Council to hear the proposed amendment.
Short on time, long on information Although last week’s called meeting lasted just under 40 minutes, much discussion was had and a lot of questions were asked and answered by council members and citizens. “This is another opportunity to draw people to our city,” said council member Butler during the called meeting. “There is a trend to do photography at historical sites – couples are using them for engagement and wedding pictures, and Mill Creek students are coming to the Darby house to get senior pictures made.” Councilman Jim Cleveland asked what the building would be used for. Butler said he could envision it being set up in one area to show what general stores used to look like, and another part would represent a nurses’ dorm. Or, he added, “With all of the buy local and organic initiatives, it would be great to rent it out to some local farmers to sell local organic produce. We will just have to see what the community wants to do with it.” There was other discussion about making it a Hoschton museum with artifacts. Council member David Poteet expressed two concerns. One, he wanted to make sure that “we are not putting kids into peril on Hwy. 53” be-
cause of the nursery school traffic. Butler pointed out that they do not (use that area). “Another thing I am concerned about is having the funds to complete the project,” Poteet said in response to discussion that recreation SPLOST funds cannot be used for maintenance and upkeep and that the $50,000 total would only include restoration of the exterior. “I am not the kind of person to paint half of the house, then the other half next year. I think we should make sure we have enough budgeted to do the whole thing.” Butler responded by saying there is a strong commitment from the group of citizens and business owners for the initial $12,500 and he believes the support would continue. “I love the whole idea, I do, I just want to make sure we do it right,” Poteet said. Jim Higginbottom asked how it qualifies as recreation. Butler explained that it is “passive recreation.” Higginbottom then asked, “…so these finds can’t be used for anything else, absolutely nothing else?” “We’ve got $40,000 in recreational SPLOST funds that can’t be used for anything of magnitude,” Butler replied. Councilman Jim Cleveland said he was under the impression that SPLOST recreational funds could be used for paved sidewalks and walking trails. City Attorney Thomas Mitchell explained that, in fact, recreational funds cannot be used for those two items. “The way the law reads those are transportation facilities, so only transportation funds can be used for those types of structures,” Mitchell said, referencing OCGA 48-8-121, the law that designates use of SPLOST funds. Poteet asked, “…this building we are in, it’s got to be pretty historic. Can we use these same SPLOST funds for it?” Mitchell explained that recreational SPLOST funds
cannot be used for maintenance and upkeep. Next was the opportunity for citizen comments and questions. Gerri Fisk wanted to know what was going to be done with the playground. Butler explained that had not been finalized. Duane Blankenship took the opportunity to note that the Hosch Store is the beginning of Hoschton, and “I think this is something we really need to do and something we can all be proud of.” Freeman talked about his family’s part in the building, explained the reason for its two doors and reminisced about the first relocation of the Hosch Store. “I think it means a lot to history. We’ll figure out something to use it for,” Freeman said. Dianne Blankenship first pointed out that four of the five members of the Hoschton Historical Commission were in attendance – Carol Tanner, Joann Howe and Ralph Freeman, in addition to herself – and that the fifth member, Robbie Bettis, was at another meeting. Then she pointed out the success that group has had with the relocated Darby building. “There is no city money in the Darby building that was moved next to the Depot. With the community’s help, we raised $30,000. It looks a lot better and hopefully it will have the new door in time for the fall festival. Our goal for the Hosch Store is to finish the building and make it something we will be proud of.” Hoschton resident Doug Easter, speaking in support of the proposed amendment, said, “I think it would be really nice at some point to do what people have been talking about, and even find someone retired to sell canned goods, candy and other historic types of items to help raise money to maintain the building.” Next, citizens in support of the amendment were allowed 10 minutes to speak. “I think it is great thing that we are coming together as a community to make this
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Ralph Freeman talks with fellow Historic Preservation Commission member Carol Tanner at the session. happen,” JoNan Warwick said. “The Hosch Store is a bit larger than the Darby building so it will cost more. But I’ve talked to people here in Hoschton and they are excited…I’m for it!” No one spoke during the 10 minutes allowed for opposition. During final comments from the council, Councilman Cleveland said he is dead set against putting the playground next to Little Hooties and that if that is included in the motion and he had to vote tonight, he would have to say no. “Younger people these days don’t care about history and old things. When they get as old as I am and as old as Ralph is, it will mean more to them,” Cleveland said. “I think the city square needs to stay the city square. That vacant lot should be used for something other than a playground. I don’t want to vote against moving the building,
but if the two are attached I would have to vote against it. I just want all you people to know that.” Cleveland also pointed out that the city square area is utilized in a variety of ways, such as by the car club that holds car shows there once a month. Butler noted he is the one who suggested the idea of locating the playground in that lot, and conceded that he is not attached to it and he could strike that out. “This vote tonight is only about the move, right?” Poteet wanted to clarify, and that was confirmed. Butler then motioned to approve the proposed amendment to use $25,000 of SPLOST recreational funds to move the Hosch Store. Poteet seconded. All council members were in favor. In closing, Kenerly said, “Thank you so much, everyone, for being here…we always need citizen input.”
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Concert is Saturday and edgy country, including songs off his soon-to-bereleased album “Baptized in Temptation.” “I’m very proud of this album,” said Gentry, who admits his album was recorded with a live show in mind. “I like making people happy. It really comes down to that,” said Gentry, who sais he believes he makes people happiest when he’s on stage. “It’s the one place where I know I’m not going to take any prisoners,” said Gentry of what he assures is confidence, not cockiness.
Being the son of a preacher influences his edgy, rock side. “It’s the nature of a preacher’s kid. You have to be an angel. It almost pushes you sometime into to getting into trouble,” he said. And while Gentry said he never got into real trouble, he still likes to have a good time. “I promise you, Hoschton won’t rock this hard again for 365 days, of course assuming I’ll be invited back next year,” he said, about his upcoming performance.
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The comeback kids of Jefferson By BILL MURPHY Regional staff Jefferson quarterback Bryant Shirreffs says he loves the fourth quarter. The entire Dragons program loved the way their thirdyear signal-caller orchestrated their offense and a come-from-behind 27-21 victory over North Hall on Friday at The Brickyard. Trailing 21-12 early in the fourth quarter, Shirreffs was the man behind two Dragon touchdowns. In the final period, Shirreffs completed all six of his pass attempts and picked up big chunks of yards almost every time he ran the ball, primarily out of an empty backfield. “Bryant showed a lot of character tonight,” Jefferson coach T. McFerrin said. “He did a great job running with the ball. We put the game on his shoulders.” “That was incredible,” Shirreffs said. “That was the most inspirational game I’ve ever been part of.” To give Shirreffs more room to run, McFerrin said Jefferson (2-1) went with the empty backfield to spread out the Trojans’ (21) defense. On each touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, Shirreffs (127 rushing yards, 144 passing) set up the score with a run of 15 yards. “We have to find an answer to playing against that,” North Hall coach Bob ChristJ. Bryan Stiles For The Paper mas said. “We’ll see more of that later in the The Jefferson Dragons had their hands full with the Trojans leading up to the season.” fourth quarter. JHS was able to hold off North Hall when it counted the most. The Dragons rolled the dice and recovered
an onside kick while trailing 21-19 with 6:15 left to play and the ball at their own 38 after a 15-yard penalty at the end of the play. On the winning touchdown drive, the 6foot-3, 220-pound Shirreffs started the drive with a run of 10 yards, then completed an 18yard pass to tight end Donnie Hatfield, who led all receivers with seven catches for 71 yard. Jefferson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Chandler Thompson in the corner of the end zone. However, North Hall made things interesting on its final drive, thanks to a couple long runs by Kevin Christmas, who finished with a game-high 21 carries for 180 yards. Christmas’ 4-yard run got the ball down to the Jefferson 18 with only 15 seconds left. After a pass attempt went in an out of a Trojan receiver’s hands on third-and-4 in the end zone, junior quarterback Andrew Smith took the ball running from one side of the field to the other and got all the way down to the 4 before being tackled to end the game. “That was a supernatural effort by Andrew on that final play,” North Hall’s coach said. Christmas was not so pleased with the mental mistakes. Despite running for 398 yards, the Trojans were penalized for 81 yards and turned the ball over twice on fumbles in the first quarter. “Those penalties killed us,” Christmas added.
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ground by the JCCHS special teams unit, bringing the JCCHS fan base to their feet. Athens Christian took their sweet time on offense and controlled the clock, but their drive stalled after they committed a fumble that was recovered by the Panthers. Quarterback Kyle Daniels hooked up with Crosby Harbin for a first down and another from a quarterback keeper. From there, the Panthers growled down the field off of two crucial penalties
committed by the Golden Eagles. Jackson County was not able to meet the end zone after two tough passes from Daniels. Luckily, the Panthers’ strong defensive performance left the Golden Eagles punting after a short stint on offense. Wide receiver Xavier Harper made a thrilling catch from Daniels and made another tough grab that put the Panthers in a comfortable arrangement. Running back Dustin Scott com-
No king was dubbed at the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Homecoming celebration, but the Panthers may as well have been named the winners in their 39-21 victory over Athens Christian School. JCCHS put up an invigorating performance and established themselves as a team that can keep a high tally. “I thought we practiced better. I told them we would play how we practiced,” said Panthers’ Head Coach Benji Harrison. “I just told them go play, have fun, play hard and play fast. If you can do those things, something good will happen.” Despite having an undersized defensive bunch, the Panthers proved that bigger doesn’t always mean better. “I don’t think I realized how big they were until they got here. They’ve got some big [young ones] up front. Our kids battled with them,” said Harrison. “I thought we played well up front. Our guys played with extreme motion.” Doug Chellew For The Paper The Golden Eagles felt the Defensive back Keyshaun Curry leaves a Golden Eagles Panthers’ roar when their kick defender in the wind while running back an interception returner was pounded into the
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Hawks tame Bears in 49-0 shutout By BRANDON RICHARDSON For The Paper On a night commemorating local youth athletics, the Mill Creek Hawks completely dismantled the Mountain View Bears 49-0 Friday night. “I’m very proud of our guys. It was a well-played game from top to bottom. The most complete game, I know, [that] we’ve played this year. We all played great tonight,” said Mill Creek Head Coach Shannon Jarvis after the game. The Hawks’ defense completely stifled the Bears all night. The defense forced three fumbles on the Bears’ first two drives of the night.
Rushing touchdowns on each of the first two Hawks’ drives gave them a 14-0 lead before the first quarter was over. The Bears wouldn’t get a first down the entire quarter. “I’m proud of our coaching staff. Defensively, they put together a great game plan,” Jarvis continued. “Anytime you can get a shutout, you have to be proud of that.” On their next possession, senior fullback Jacorey Lewis looked to be recovered from his injury last week as he moved into second place on the all-time rushing list for the Hawks after a 20-yard run. Felton rushed for two touchdowns in as many drives in the second putting the game well beyond reach.
pleted the drive for the Panthers with a tight squeeze between a couple defenders to go into the end zone, giving JCCHS a 7-0 lead. The Panthers responded quickly on their next offensive drive as Daniels connected with Harper for a 27-yard score, giving the Panthers a 13-6 edge. Chris Foster and company teamed up for a quarterback sack, and shortly after, both teams turned the ball over with the Panthers get-
ting the short end of the stick. Daniels completed a pass to the Golden Eagles, putting the Panthers at a one-point deficit. The Panthers struck back when Harper ran through a lot of real estate and Scott capped things off with a scurry for another score. JCCHS went up 21-14 following a completed two-point conversion. Harper continued to shine on homecoming night with a 65-yard meeting in the end zone on the Panthers’ opening drive out of half-time. The third and fourth quarters consisted of the Panthers drilling the Golden Eagles offensively by air. JCCHS continued the beat down with a late interception, giving them a more relaxed feeling as the game came to a close. The Jackson County Comprehensive High School Panthers will return home Friday for a contest against Doug Chellew For The Paper one of their most wellknown adversaries, Offensive lineman Austin Stockton and Connor Ever- East Jackson High ett stand guard as wide receiver Xavier Harper takes School. Kickoff is set advantage of an open field against Athens Christian. for 7:30 p.m.
A 44-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Daniel David to Felton capped off the last drive of the half for the Hawks. On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, Felton scored his fourth touchdown on the night with a 74-yard touchdown run. The junior’s performance more than made up for his game versus Brookwood last week. The touchdown gave the Hawks a 42-point lead. “[Felton] slipped a couple times versus Brookwood last week. Come to find out, he got new cleats in his shoes this week and I think that helped him a little bit,” said Jarvis, who elaborated on Felton’s performance. “[Felton] had a great game obviously. We’ve always known he was a playmaker. He’s an electric player.” The Hawks’ reserves entered on the next drive, ending the night for Lewis and star senior defensive tackle Kelsey Griffin, who was relatively quiet on the night, but now
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The Hawks and Bears square off in a pile up during in a critical week three contest at Mill Creek. needs only one more tackle for loss to get a share of Mill Creek’s all-time record held by former player Ryan Robinson. Griffin already holds the school’s all-time record for tackles and solo tackles. Lewis recorded the 21st touch-
down of his career, one shy of the record help by former Hawk fullback and current Maryland Terrapin Tyler Cierski. With a running clock in place, neither team scored again on the night.
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Jefferson High School (2-1) will have the week off before traveling to Greene County High School next week. The Dragons are currently on a two-game win streak after quarterback Bryant Shirreffs led the Dragons to an impressive win. Mill Creek High School (2-1) will compete at Peachtree Ridge tomorrow. The Hawks are looking to force its third shutout on the year. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. Jackson County Comprehensive High School (2-1) will play host to cross-county rival East Jackson High School at 7:30 p.m.
The Dragons and the Panthers will meet today in another backyard brawl at Panther Stadium. Show time is set for 7:30 p.m. Mill Creek High School will host Mountain View High School this evening at 5:30 p.m. Check out clickthepaper.com for future coverage of your favorite local junior varsity teams, including previews and game recaps of Mill Creek, Jefferson, and Jackson County Comprehensive High School, as they peak the middle of their seasons.
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The comeback kids second quarter after Shirreffs’ first touchdown run, North Hall responded with a 1-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Bradley Brown and a 3-yard score by Kevin Christmas. Trailing 14-6, Shirreffs scored his second touchdown for Jefferson with just 4:00 left in the opening half on a run from the 4. Kevin Christmas had his longest run of the game early in the fourth quarter with a 31-yard touchdown run and 9:08 left in the game, giving the Trojans a 21-12 lead. The touchdown drive started when North Hall’s Marcus Hulsey intercepted a Shirreffs pass at the goal line, bringing an end to a promising Jefferson possession. Then Jefferson started to rally. The Dragons’ first touchdown drive just seven plays, the biggest of which was a 16-yard run by Shirreffs down to the North Hall 10. Sammy Williams scored two plays later on a run from the 3 for the Dragons. After recovering the ensuing onside kick and first down at their own 38, the Dragons started with a big run by Shirreffs that went for 10, followed by another run by the quarterback up the middle for 7. Shirreffs said all the credit for the comeback goes to Jefferson’s defense for making some big stops, especially the one on the Trojans’ final drive. North Hall also stalled out on a nine-minute drive to start the third quarter and failed to score when a long field goal came up just short. Both programs have next week off before starting region play. North Hall visits Dawson County on Sept. 28 to get started in Region 7-AAA. Jefferson visits Region 8-AA opponent Greene County on Sept. 28 in Greensboro.
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Jefferson quarterback Bryant Shirreffs reaches for the end zone while breaking away from a Trojan defender at North Hall High School. The Dragons will have two weeks to prepare for an away game with the Greene County High School Tigers.
Looking ahead to the area’s best matchups By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com Coming off a 39-21 victory over Athens Christian School, the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Panthers have a lot of momentum on their side. Their showing against the Golden Eagles was their best so far this season and, with playmakers like Dustin Scott and Xavier Harper, quarterback Kyle Daniel should be very pleased with his staff on offense. There’s nothing like a good ol’ fashioned showdown between two rivals: JCCHS will host East Jackson High School tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and, if this one comes down to a draw, the Panthers must utilize theiroutstanding blocking on offense to give Harper and Scott enough running room to seal the win. For Jefferson High School, senior quarterback Bryant Shirreffs is coming off of a fantastic finish against the Trojans of North Hall High School where he rallied his team in a late victory. The Dragons have a bye week, but that doesn’t mean they are taking any days off. JHS will continue to work diligently on the gridiron and hop back on the road for a test against Greene County High School on Sept. 28. Both of the Mill Creek High School Hawks’ wins this season have come in the form of shutouts and, in doing so, Mill Creek is proving that when they win,they like to do so in dramatic fashion. Future opponents should fear the Hawks’ offense that lit up the Dacula and Mountain View High School defense; however, this one probably won’t result in MCHS keeping Peachtree Ridge High School scoreless.
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Wide receiver Xavier Harper - Jackson County Comprehensive High School Jackson County Panther wide receiver showed no mercy to the Golden Eagles’ defense and took advantage of every open look from his offensive lineman Friday night. Harper had two exhilarating touchdowns, including a 65-yard mad dash and a breath-taking run late in the game that helped seal a 39-21
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The Dragons took center stage at Mill Creek High School on Sept. 15 and captured the 2A class title. The Dragons are led by Christy Potts and Brooke Vaughn. JHS saw competition against Dacula, Flowery Branch and Archer High School.
Young Panthers on the prowl By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com While high school football teams will be hard at work every Friday night, the Jackson County little league teams will be busy putting their nose to the grind this season as well. The up-and-coming stars of the future are playing at a time like no other, and since the rise in popularity, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Director Ricky Sanders has seen the positive aspect football brings not only to the players, but to the community. “Youth football is one of our more popular programs; it builds community pride and spirit. The players love to wear the Panther or Eagle jerseys and go to the high school games wearing them. It also connects and binds the community together as everyone wants to come out and support the kids they know,” said Sanders. Egos and emotions are a concern that occur in any sport, and can take its toll on athletes, but Sanders’ goal is to ensure the youngsters are not playing in a hostile environment, along with keeping the parents attention on positive aspects that playing football can bring aside from
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The Jackson County Parks and Recreation 7-year old squad are under the direction of Head Coach Jeremy Nash. winning. “We try and keep kids and the parents focused on the positive attributes of the sports and not simply on winning and losing,” said Sanders. While the rivalry with Jefferson will always be the number one match up, the Jackson Co. squads enjoy building a friendly challenge against others they know. “I think the best games are the ones played against their friends from neighboring schools. Some of them go to church together, are in scouts, etc. I think those are fun for the boys,” said Sanders. The world’s best athletes have developed strategic workout regimens to keep them in shape and allow them to play at a high level on game days, but most athletes this age have
not developed a game plan for staying healthy and trying to avoid injuries. Even with all the preparation for the season, there is one dilemma that is the toughest to beat. “They have a week of practice in helmets only and then 3 weeks in pads - usually 10 practices in pads before the first game which helps get them acclimated,”Sanders said. “I think the heat takes more of a toll than anything early in the season. They also have to get used to the contact and being able to recover from games and preparing for the next one,” stated Sanders. All-in-all, Sanders noted the experience these athletes acquire will build, “discipline, pride, physical fitness, and a sense of belonging for the players.”
Profile on Davis Moore
From a Hawk to a Gamecock By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com
ing to get my name out there. He always wanted the best for me and told me not to sell myself short,” stated Moore. The rivalry between Dacula, Collins Hill and Mill Creek High School has escalated over the past few seasons with bragging rights at stake. Moore says defeating one of their most storied foes turned out to be
noticeable teams in their region. For Moore, winning contests among future National Football League players is an experience he appreciates It sounds really simple – ready, and does not take lightly. aim and fire. Those words could “Playing [in] the SEC has been a easily be used to depict the duties great experience. I grew up watchof a long snapper and it may seem ing SEC teams play on Saturdays and like an easy task, but Davis Moore is [it] is really a dream come true to be one of the key athletes keeping the part of it now,” said Moore. “There Gamecocks field goal unit on top of are so many great athletes that their game against some I get to be on the same field as tough competitors. and talk with before and after Moore helped lead the games.” the Mill Creek Hawks The Associated Press football team to its first awarded the Gamecocks with playoff appearance in a top 10 preseason ranking school history, and his and, with the return of Marcareer as a Hawk did cus Lattimore, who suffered a not go unrecognized. season-ending injury last year, Moore was listed as one and former Flowery Branch of the best long snapHigh School standout Connor pers in the county while Shaw, the Gamecocks look at MCHS. to have a great shot at win“Playing at Mill Creek ning the SEC East. However, was a great experience. Moore learned the hard way I played defensive end that sometimes winning just and I [was] also [a long isn’t enough. snapper],” said Moore. “My biggest highlights as a “I got to be part of the Gamecock would have to be first team in school hisbeating Alabama when they tory to make it to the were ranked No. 1 at home playoffs. It was a great in 2010 on College Gameday, positive step for the prowinning the SEC East in 2010, gram. I got to play with and being part of the wina great group of athletes ningest team in school history and [I’m] glad I got to last year. I’ve always wanted represent my school. South Carolina Athletics The Paper to have a ring for football “Gwinnett County is a power house football Davis Moore is the long snapper for the Univer- and now we have two,” said county and was a great sity of South Carolina football team and former Moore. “The biggest disappointopportunity to play in Mill Creek High School Hawk. ment was last season going front of the community undefeated in the SEC East, every Friday night. but UGA was appointed the Looking back, I really do champs. My teammates and I felt remiss those Friday night lights,” said more than just an ordinary victory. “My most memorable moment as ally disappointed because you can’t Moore. Head Coach Shannon Jarvis has a Hawk has to be when we beat our ri- get any better than 6-0 in the East and been the face of the Hawks since vals Dacula my junior year. That was we had beaten UGA the second game the football team was founded, and my first start at defensive end and I of the season,” Moore stated. Days before one of the most has helped numerous athletes reach had a great game and was congratutheir goal of playing at the next level. lated in the locker room by Coach highly anticipated SEC match ups With his support and dedication to [Jed] Hodges,” said Moore. “It was a of this season, one of the newcomhis players, Coach Jarvis has had a very emotional moment for my team ers rubbed many veteran members positive impact on athletes he has and me because it was the first time in the conference the wrong way in school history to beat them.” when he made some degrading comcoached. The powerhouses in Gwinnett ments. Before their arrival, many “Coach Jarvis was a great coach. Not only was he a great coach but County have always proven to be a were questioning whether or not also a great role model for me. He challenge and have garnered more the University of Missouri would be taught us life lesson, like how to over- attention in recent years. Playing welcomed with open arms – and that come adversity, as he coached us,” on a big stage in high school helped remains to be seen. “To be honest, I didn’t like the said Moore. “He was a player’s coach Moore become acclimated with and cared about each and every one competing in the Southeastern Con- move into the SEC. It’s the Southeastference (SEC). ern Conference and neither one of of us and hoped for the best. “I do feel like playing at Mill Creek those states are in the Southeast. Our “I still keep in contact with Coach Jarvis whether through a quick text has gotten me ready for South Caro- fans have to travel even further and or phone call. I like to check in to con- lina and the SEC. Coming from a 5A that will decrease the amount of our gratulate him on a great victory and high school, I faced many athletes fan base that will attend the game. “Also the comment Sheldon Richto just check in with him and let him that I am now playing against in the SEC and other schools,” said Moore. ardson of Mizzou made about SEC know how I am doing,” Moore said. “He had a big impact on me as “It was a change in the speed of the being ‘old man football’ was a huge a player. He was one of the first game of course, but the coaches defi- disrespect to the conference, and after their showing vs. UGA, they might coaches to notice that I had a skill in nitely got me ready for this.” The Gamecocks have emerged not be able to compete with the rest long snapping and had my back 100 percent in the recruiting aspect try- into one of the more respectable and of the conference,” said Moore.
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Park’s beauty plus BBQ, bluegrass and bit of history The beautiful Hurricane Shoals Park in Maysville hosted the 22nd annual Art In The Park Bluegrass and Bar-B-Que festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16. It was a weekend full of handmade crafts, homemade goodies, bluegrass, gospel, family activities and more. The event kicked off bright and early on Saturday morning with a fun run/walk and a 5K mill race. Runners and walkers enjoyed the cool, September air as they got their hearts pumping and blood flowing. Afterwards, awards were given to the winners of the race. On both Saturday and Sunday, there were several booths set up with arts and crafts, educational exhibits, bar-beque, children’s art from local schools and more. There was something for everyone to enjoy. There was even a booth with therapeutic pain management jewelry. Farah Several of the booths Bohannon contained work from Columnist craftsmen and various shops around North Georgia on sale to the public. On Sunday, MaWs Creations was present at Art in the Park with several trendy purses, hairbows, T-shirts, car decals and other colorful accessories and decorative items — a little bit of everything. Women surrounded this booth with “oohs and ahhs” when the brightly-colored polka dots and stripes caught their eyes. There was also a large tent with gorgeous handmade wooden birdhouses, children’s chairs, doll beds and more. It was truly amazing to see the hard work of craftsmen on display — hopefully Art in the Park helped raise more awareness for Georgia’s local artists. Burbles Boutique was also present, which is located out of Jefferson. This gorgeous boutique is owned by a stay-at-home mother who is a self-taught seamstress and painter. She makes everything from customized clothes, artwork, pillows, blankets and more. Custom orders are welcome and she will ship all orders if needed. The Three County Master Gardeners who serve Barrow, Jackson and Walton counties had a very “green” booth with several plants scattered about. They shared the mission of the organization which is to stimulate interest in gardening and were available to share volunteer information as well as general information about this affluent organization. The Grist Mill was open on both days where diligent workers milled fresh ground cornmeal which was $5 for a two-pound bag. This offered a valuable learning experience because spectators were able to watch the waterwheel turn and learn how corn is milled. The food smelled heavenly, even from the parking lot. There was fresh cooked barbecue, hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken on a stick, bratwurst, fried pies, funnel cakes, homemade sweets and ice cream, boiled peanuts and more. Entertainment was provided by the Crystal River Bluegrass Gospel Band and BlueBilly Grit Bluegrass Band, based out of Conway, S.C., and Maysville, respectively. There was a hat passed around for donations to the School Reading Program and the Jefferson Library. On Sunday, there was an 1860s church service and a Civil War battle. People dressed in authentic Civil War attire made spectators step back in time and understand what it was like to fight in this historical war. The festival ended with the infamous duck dash, with hundreds of plastic ducks racing down the river for the three grand prizes. What a great way to end a successful event.
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Civil War re-enactments at the park’s Heritage Village took spectators back in time.
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Top: Attendees play in the shoals. Above left: The festival had a great turnout. Below, from left and clockwise: Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas students Bree Bingham, Andie Ellett, Hunter Snow, Elizabeth Ingram, Savannah Short and Bailey Jones. 3 Bucks Shy plays during the Tony & Ann Ianuario memorial benefit. Marion Mahaffey at the Peace Place booth. Fiveyear-old Brockton gets his face painted. The ladies of St. Catherine’s Labouré Catholic Church sold homemade goodies.
Farah Bohannon is a freelance writer living in Winder. She loves to utilize her skills to write inspiring stories. Reach her at farah. bohannon@gmail.com
Rotary hosts New Zealand student By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com Thanks to Rotary Clubs throughout the state, there are currently nearly 80 international students studying for the year at Georgia colleges and universities. These students are part of the Georgia Rotary Student Program, or GRSP. “It is the finest Rotary Ambassadorial International student program in the world,” said Dennis Still, Chair Emeritus of the GRSP. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Braselton. Currently, Georgia is the only state sponsoring the program. Rotary Inter-
national had an ambassadorial scholarship program, although it has been discontinued. The Braselton Rotary Club, along with the White County Club and the Peachtree City Club, is currently sponsoring and hosting an international student. Danae Cooney, studying at TruettMcConnell College in Cleveland, is currently more than 8,000 miles from her hometown of Hamilton, New Zealand. “It’s really good. I love the school, and the campus is really nice, and everyone is really friendly,” said Cooney about attending the college. Cooney’s host parents from the
Braselton Rotary Club are Howard and Connie Hardaway. She also has host families with each of the other two Rotary Clubs. Howard Hardaway has a State Farm Insurance agency on Tuscany Drive in Braselton. His family hosted a GRSP student when he was a member of another Rotary Club. However, as part of the program Cooney resides at Truett-McConnell. “It’s nice having friends around all the time,” said Cooney on living on campus. Living on campus is just one of the conditions of the GRSP. The scholarship program provides tuition, a book
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Danae Cooney of New Zealand is hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Braselton, Peachtree City and White County.
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The Paper | Thursday, September 20, 2012
Registration for BULLI in Braselton ending Sept. 21 Registration is still under way 7 for the Grand Circle Cruise for the fall term of Brenau UniLine adventure which will inversity Learning & Leisure Insticlude Amsterdam, the Nethtute (BULLI) in Braselton. erlands, the German cities of Watercolor, Contemporary Cologne, Koblenz, Bamberg, Issues, Photography, Writing, Nuremburg and Passau and Story Behind the Song and Your Vienna, Austria. Best Life are among the classes The 15-day river cruise is available which begin Sept. 24. $3,695 with international airFor the fall session, there was fare from Atlanta bringing the not sufficient interest generated total to $5,045. Optional extenfor several of the planned classes sions are also available includor the time frames they were ofLeAnne Akin The Paper ing a three night, post-trip in fered. Classes which have been Vienna for $495. cancelled include Al’s Taste Kathy Ash has been “This is truly the trip of a of Braselton, Discover Your painting for more than lifetime,” says Kathy Amos, House’s Story, Home and Gar- 25 years and has been BULLI director. den Basics, Yoga for Everyone a BULLI instructor since Several winter term classes and Who was the Best General the program’s begin- will be offered to help prepare of the Civil War. for the trip. The classes could In addition to classes in ning. She will be teach- include the wines of Germany Braselton, those who become ing a watercolor class. and perhaps architecture. BULLI members can take For information on the BULLI classes on the Gainesville campus of cruise opportunity, call the BULLI office at Brenau University and also take part in other 770-538-4705 or visit Braselton Town Hall for activities including the hiking club, poetry a flier. club and the dining out group. You can also Registration continues through Friday, travel. Sept. 21, at the Braselton Town Hall. A comThe BULLI program is offering the Great plete listing of classes and more information Rivers of Europe cruise as its travel opportu- about offerings can be found at www.intranet. nity for next year. The departure date is May brenau.edu/bulli
SPECIAL FROM ART IN THE PARK
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Catherine and Andrea Cook model two of their wog T-shirts at Art in the Park.
Jefferson family preserves local folklore: The Jackson County Wog By Roxane Rose rrose@clickthepaper.com According to local folklore, wogs live in the woods around Jackson County. Sayings such as “don’t go in the woods, a wog might be there” and “your hair looks woggy” stem from this mythical creature. “This is our local bigfoot,” said Dr. Andrea Cook, who, with her daughters Catherine and twins Emma and Claire, started drawing the wogs. They now have a line of T-shirts and homemade stuffed wogs, which they were selling at Art in the Park this past weekend. “Each one of the wogs favors a family member,” Cook said with a laugh, explaining they are just having fun with the wogs. “We have never done anything like this before.” Cook and her family live in Jefferson. She works in Pastoral Counseling, Mediation and Arbitration Services at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.
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Howard Hardaway shows Danae Cooney through the breakfast buffet at the Braselton Rotary Club meeting on her first visit.
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Through understanding, Rotarians are working to foster world peace allowance, meals and the cost of on campus housing from August to May, one scholastic year. Applicants must be between ages 18 and 25 years old at the beginning of the school year. GRSP students must maintain good academic standing in the program. Also, students must meet the entrance criteria for the school they are chosen to attend, which can include certain grades on standardized tests. Cooney, who heard of the GRSP program from her mother, a Rotarian, said that in order to be accepted to Truett-McConnell that she had to take the SAT. “They don’t do those in New Zealand, but obviously I must have done OK because I’m here,” said Cooney. Students in the GRSP must also carry a full load of classes. Cooney said that for this semester she chose the courses that interested her the most. She is taking a general psychology class, a human growth and development class, a public speaking class and a class on society and the media. “They are things that interest me and hopefully might lead me in the direction that I want to go,” said Cooney. According to Still, GRSP has sponsored more than
3,300 international students from more than100 countries since it began in 1946. The program currently has a budget of $1.1 million. “The focus of the program is to ‘promote world peace through understanding.’ We have a theme song, “Peace is Possible” written by our supporters. Peace and world peace is the focus of the program one student at a time,” said Still. For Cooney, the Rotary’s focus on service is what drew her to the program. After school, she wants to work as a spokesperson for a humanitarian aid program. Cooney has been working with her local Rotary Club since she was 16 when she traveled to Fiji for a work project. Since then, she has also spent time working with Habitat for Humanity building homes in Cambodia. Cooney says she believes that the GRSP will beneficially affect her. “Spending a year away studying in a different county is definitely going to grow me, I’m sure it already has,” said Cooney, who has been in Georgia since Aug. 2. “I’m thankful to the Rotary Club and the program here to bring me to the States and bring me to Georgia. I know this is where I’m meant to be right now,” said Cooney.
“The focus of the program is to ‘promote world peace through understanding.’ We have a theme song written by our supporters. Peace and world peace is the focus of the program one student at a time.” Dennis Still Braselton Rotary Club member
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Twin siblings may have a bond that is difficult to break Dear Margo: I have a younger brother and sister who are twins, and I’m concerned about them. Several years ago, he had cancer and moved in with her while he was in treatment. He recovered and is doing great, but here’s the problem. He never moved out, and the two of them bought a house together, take trips together and go out together. It’s really creepy. I’ve been in their home, and they have separate bedrooms, but I think that’s just a ruse. Neither of them dates anymore, but with all of the available people out there, couldn’t they find someone? I’m worried they will be discovered, and it will hurt them and our whole family. Is there an answer to this? — Big Sis Dear Big: What, exactly, is the question? You have decided this is an incestuous situation based on circumstantial evidence, as far as I
Dear Margo can tell. It may be a love affair of the narcissistic, unhealthy kind, or it may be that they gave up looking for partners and decided they like doing things together. (And there are many who would disagree with your evaluation about “all of the available people out there.”) Then, too, as the child of a twin, I can tell you there is a different, perhaps stronger bond than singletons. It is not usually sexual when siblings decide to live together. Because you are concerned, however, you might mention that from the outside it looks like a romance and you are concerned.
Whether their response is defensive or they just laugh will give you a clue — though they might be legitimately offended. And really, it is their business. Should your worst fears be the reality, it is no reflection on your family. — Margo, carefully Dear Margo: I recently discovered that my husband of three years has been cheating on me for the past two. Although it was online and I don’t believe there was personal contact, I was still crushed and ready to leave. When I told him that, he broke down like I’ve never seen before. He completely opened up and told me he’s depressed and hates himself and did this to try to make himself feel better — but it made him feel worse, and he couldn’t stop once he started. He said he couldn’t lose me. I knew he had
struggled with depression, but I had no idea it was this bad. He showed me a note on his phone he’d written to himself a year ago that said, “I’m so depressed I want to kill myself.” I insisted he see a therapist right away, which he did. After learning about what led up to this and how he felt, I decided to try to make our marriage work. Now, however, I’m trying to balance his depression with my heartbreak. We obviously need to see a marriage counselor, but it’s taking a while to set up because of my travel for work and his new job with long and unpredictable days. We have been working on our relationship a lot, and sometimes I think I can get through this, but other times I just don’t know. I do love him, but I’m unsure how to move through this, or even if I should. — Crushed Dear Crush: I think the
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combination of your love and his depression makes the case for forgiveness. There is clearly a wish on his side to make things work; to wit, his readily agreeing to therapy and marriage counseling. These online “relationships” have caused endless trouble, but his depression and self-hatred along with there being no physical cheating inclines me to encourage you to see whether time and treatment (his) allow you to move forward. Depression can be a murderous thing, but it is treatable. — Margo, hopefully Dear Margo: May I expand on an answer you previously gave? There are two likely explanations for a husband spending every night in his office until 4 or 5 a.m.: He is up looking at porn as up to 20 percent of American men are now doing, or he is on Internet sex
or sex chat sites. In either case, these are signs he is a sex addict. Any woman who is living with this situation should install web-tracking software on his computer to determine whether this is what is going on. If that is the case, she should try to get him to attend meetings of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, SLAA. More information can be found at www.slaafws.org. And marital counseling with someone who understands sex addiction may also help. SLAA recovery has saved my life. It could save her marriage. -- Recovering Sex and Love Addict in Boston Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/ dearmargo. Due to a high volume of e-mail, not all letters will be answered.
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Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library
Volunteers to be celebrated at appreciation event By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com The Braselton Community Room was alive with activity as volunteers of the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library readied for the Sept. 12 Lunch & Learn. The room was filled with the aroma of homemade soups included Cream of Broccoli, two types of chili, Tomato Basil, Chicken Noodle and Rice, Bean Soup and Chicken Tortilla in Crockpots. Event-goers could select between varieties, create a salad and enjoy homemade breads and sweets with their meal. Friends President Judee McMurdo welcomed the filled room and explained the Lunch & Learn gatherings help raise money for the Friends. In turn, that money is invested in the library in the form of support of books, eBooks, other materials and programming. McMurdo welcomed Marilyn Deal to make the announcement about the Sept. 24 volunteer cele-
bration being hosted from 1-3 p.m. on the porch of the library. Those who volunteer are urged to stop by, enjoy fellowship and refreshment and enter into the drawing for a Kindle Fire. Volunteer scrapbooks will be on display. Tom McMurdo also announced details of Art in the Park which would be hosted the following weekend at Hurricane Shoals. Robbie Bettis, who chairs the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council board of directors, provided a talk about the HHAC happenings. Lisa Martin has been scheduled to perform but sickness prevented her appearance. Bettis included a plug for Auction Ventures, billed as the only entertainment in Hoschton on Friday nights. Bettis provided a background on the HHAC. An original effort five years ago to build an organization to support the arts did not rally without a business plan so a group came back together last October. Currently, 14 ladies are on the
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS sss The Humane Society of Jackson County is holding another Yappy Hour on Sept. 20 at Ploughman’s Pub in Jefferson. Bring your leashed and friendly dog for dinner and cocktails. For more information visit www. hsjc.com or call 706367-1111. sss “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling will open at the Winder Cultural Arts Center this Friday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 pm and will run for two weekends. This show is a benefit show being presented by the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre to help support two scholarship funds for children. Profit from this show will be divided so that one half will be donated to Russell Middle School for the John Hasty Band Scholarship Fund to send students to a special band activity. The other half will be used to fund the attendance of Boys and Girls Club members to the WBCT Drama Camp program. There will be door prizes each night of the show to enhance the fun. Tickets are $10 for all ages (in advance or at the door), and they can be purchased at Winder City Hall (770-8673106) or at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office (770-867-1679). For more information about WBCT and other upcoming events, see the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.
sss The Jefferson Library is offering a free program called “Building Study Skills for Successful Students” from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. Alicia King, a certified teacher and professional tutor, will lead the class and talk about how to help students stay organized, use their agenda, know how to study for tests and keep up with their homework and projects. Parents and elementary, middle and high school students are welcome. Call the library at 706367-8012 to sign up. sss The Hoschton Fall Festival, which features a “Cowboy Up!” theme this year, will be held Sept. 22-23. The festival includes a car show, children’s activities, crafts, food and more. The festival opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, with a parade at 10 a.m. and a concert Saturday night followed by fireworks. For a full schedule and more information, visit www. hoschtonfallfest.com. sss The Piedmont Rape Crisis Center is holding its inaugural Pirates Ball on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Jefferson Civic Center. Proceeds will benefit the adult victims of sexual assault. Come dressed in your best pirate attire and
enjoy music, grog and salmagundi. Due to alcoholic beverages, no lads or lassies (under 21) allowed. The event will include a silent auction, costume contest, performance by Hwy. 211, a fortune teller and door prizes. Individual tickets are $35 or a couple for $50; tickets include dinner and one drink. Additional drink cards are available for purchase prior to the ball. Seating is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.piedmontrapecrisis. com, call 706-605-6656 or e-mail Darryl Gumz at dgumz@windstream. net or Sherrie Sigman at ssigman@windstream. net. sss The Humane Society of Jackson County’s annual Mimosas for Mutts fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Red Hound Antiques in Jefferson. It will feature a champagne brunch, fashion show, costume contest and more. Proceeds benefit HSJC. Visit www.hsjc.com or call 706-367-1111 for tickets and more information. sss Petit Le Mans, the 1,000-mile or 10-hour road race, will be held Oct. 17-20 at Road Atlanta. Tickets range from $60-$90; visit www. roadatlanta.com sss The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council and the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority are partnering to presenting a Plein Air Event for the first time. Participants who enter should capture the features of Braselton and/or Hoschton. Artists must register by Oct. 1. Submissions are $25 for the first canvas and $10 for each additional canvas. Artists must have their canvas stamped Oct. 19-20 at The Hoschton Heritage Arts Center. Participating artists are invited to a complimentary dinner, drinks, fun and camaraderie at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Artists are also invited to stay for a free concert at the Art Center from 8-10 p.m. The Grand Prize winner will receive $200 and a one- night stay at Chateau Élan in Braselton. Second place will receive $100 and a bottle of Chateau Élan wine. Third place will receive $50 and a bottle of Chateau Élan wine. Completed works will be displayed with ribbons, and available for sale, at the Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival Oct. 27 -28.
active board making things happen, including a series of summer classes that recently wrapped up. The fall sessions classes are now beginning. Bettis said the group has its headquarters in the Dr. L.C. Allen home, which became available for rent six months after the group formed. She pointed to the historic place of the home in history. Dr. Allen built his business in a community that already had four other doctors but he established his pharmacy in the building now occupied by city hall. He also made sure the teachers of Hoschton were paid and became a state senator. She suggests that when Dr. Allen died and the railroad no longer stopped in Hoschton in 1947, Hoschton died. The Allen home is now available for purchase but that takes money, said Bettis, who also notes that roof repairs are needed in the short term. Bettis said the ambition is to create an arts culture which will bring people off the interstate, much like
Call 706-654-2693, e-mail jdees@braselton. net or info@HoschtonHeritageArtsCouncil.com or visit www.HoschtonHeritageArtsCouncil. com. sss “Clue,” a dinner theatre, will be presented by the Jefferson Community Theatre at the Jefferson Civic Center on Oct. 19 and 20. For tickets, visit www.mainstreetjefferson.com or call 706-367-5714. sss YearOne in Braselton will hold a car show on Oct. 20, 4-8 p.m. Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring will be the beneficiary of the charitable efforts. For details and registration, visit www.yearone. com. sss U.S. Rep. Paul C. Broun, M.D. (GA-10), in coordination with U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, will host a Military Academy Day from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 29, in the auditorium of Athens Technical College. Representatives
the draw of antiques helps to made Braselton and Hoschton a destination for antique lovers. Providing art to children and adults, starting a folks school and preserving historic buildings are part of the HHAC’s multi-pronged mission. Bettis shared some highlights of upcoming classes including photography with Sarina Roth of Never the Rock Photography, Painting with Light with photographer Adam Pace, winner of the Jackson County Shootout photography contest sponsored by the HHAC and jewelry making with Lillian Hix. Author Jaclyn White is also offering jewelry making and Martha Moore will add pottery making to the offerings. Terri Estes will present a wisteria vine wreath-making class. Bettis said the HHAC’s 501-c-3 application is pending so donations are tax-deductible. Other upcoming events will include this weekend’s Hoschton Fall Festival in which the HHAC is involved with a scarecrow scavenger hunt and a rummage sale, and
from the United States Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine academies will be in attendance to talk about the application and nomination process and to answer questions. The event is free and open to students in grades 8-12. Those who are interested in attending must make a reservation by contacting Matthew Waldroup at 706-886-1008 or Matthew.Waldroup@ mail.house.gov. The Athens Technical College auditorium is located at 800 U.S. Highway North, Athens, GA 30601. sss The Vocal Chamber Ensemble will perform Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Burd Atrium, Brenau University in Gainesville. The event is free. For more information, visit www.brenau.edu/music or call 770-538-4764. sss The first Historic Haints & Saints Cemetery Tour sponsored by the Crawford Long Museum Association
the Oct. 12-14 Fiber Arts Exhibit which will showcase the history of fabric. From the fiber, such as cotton, into clothing or other textiles, demonstrations and displays will be placed throughout the center, A Dec. 1-2 holiday market is also planned with artists selling their wares. The Plein Art event in October is a joint effort of Braselton and Hoschton, and will be highlighted during the Antiques and Holiday Festival, Oct. 26-28. Piedmont Regional Library Director Beth McIntyre also provided an update on eBook with 1,400 now in the collection, thanks to the donation from the Friends. More than 6,000 have been checked out since the collection started with some of the more popular books not yet available in the private domain available for checkout at the library. “Enter the world of eBooks,” said Judee Murdo. “It’s wonderful.” The next Lunch & Learn will be held Oct. 10.
and the Georgia Humanities Council will be held Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27. Tours depart every half hour beginning at 7:30 p.m. with the last tour departing at 10:30 p.m. Your haunted night begins at the museum, where your guide will lead you on a tour by the light of the moon to meet historic ghosts of Jefferson’s past. Learn about history, haunts, legends and restless Confederate and Revolutionary War soldiers in the Woodbine Cemetery. Space is limited for each tour time, so register and purchase your tickets on-line. Cost is $12 per person, advance purchase only. One child under 12 is admitted free with each paying adult. Must be able to walk 5 city blocks. Call the museum at 706-367-5307 to purchase tickets or visit www.crawfordlong.org and click the “Coming Events” tab to reserve your tour time and purchase tickets. sss The Antique & Holiday Festival at Braselton Park is scheduled for
Oct. 27-28 and will feature paintings from the Braselton-Hoschton Plein Air Event. Visit webmaster@countrysideantiques.net or call 706-824-7204 for more information. sss The downtown Jefferson Halloween Walk will be held on Halloween this year, from 4-6 p.m. For information visit www.mainstreetjefferson.com or call 706367-5714. sss Celebrate the birth of anesthesia and Crawford W. Long’s birthday on Nov. 1 with cupcakes and a tour at the museum in downtown Jefferson. Visit www. crawfordlong.org or call 706-367-5307. sss Calling all golfers – the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual golf tournament for Nov. 2 at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club in Braselton. Teams are $450. Call 706-387-0300 or visit www.jacksoncountyga.com for information.
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The Paper | Thursday, September 20, 2012