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Thursday, December 31, 2015

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The recent heavy rains and unseasonably warm temperatures might have dampened some Christmas spirits, but the weather wasn’t bad news for a couple of Oconee County paddlers who braved the high water in the Apalachee River on Sunday. Equipped with life jackets and helmets, Andy Dingus and Rodney Carr Sunday paddled their whitewater canoes from just below the dam at High Shoals to the Price Mill Road bridge. The Sunday before Christmas the two also paddled the North Oconee River. Pictured above: Dingus prepares to take on the rapids just before the Price Mill bridge.

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Keep Oconee Clean accepting old Christmas trees Now that Christmas is over and the decorations are coming down, the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission has an answer for Oconee residents trying to figure out what to do with their old trees.

As in past years, trees can be taken to Harris Shoals Park where they will be chipped into mulch or used in fish habitats.

On Saturday, Jan. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents who bring their trees to Harris Shoals will receive a free seedling, donated by the Oconee

Lions Club, as part of the KOCBC’s “give a tree, plant a tree” campaign. The seedlings are available only on January 2.

However, trees can be dropped at Harris Shoals Park on Experiment Station Road in Watkinsville prior to January 2 for those who don’t wait to take down their decorations. Trees can be dropped at Harris Shoals from December 26 through January 2, and signs will point to the proper location at the park. Trees will also be accepted at all Oconee County Recycling Centers

until January 14.

Georgia Power will chip some of the trees into mulch, and that mulch will be available at Harris Shoals Park to area residents beginning on January 7.

Junk South, a KOCBC partner is offering complimentary Christmas tree removal for thedisabled, veterans, and elderly (aged 65+).

Please contact them at 855-RIP-JUNK or info@junksouth.com.

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OCPRD earns Youth Sports recognition

BY MIKE SPRAYBERRY The Oconee Leader

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For the second time in six years, the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department has won the Excellence in Youth Sports Award, presented by the National Alliance for Youth Sports and Athletic Business Magazine.

The Excellence in Youth Sports Award “recognizes programs that are doing superior jobs of conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all participants, including children, parents and coaches.” Having first won the award in 2010, the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department is one of only eight winning programs out of “hundreds” of applicants in 2015.

“It’s exciting to be recognized as one of the top youth sports programs in the country,” said Oconee County Parks and Recreation Director John Gentry. “It shows the dedication and the part the program staff plays in our community, working and doing their best to provide quality youth sports program opportunities to our citizens.”

Deputy Director Lisa Davol, in an article published by Athletic Business magazine announcing the award, also expressed pride in the department’s offerings.

“The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department is committed to excellence and providing safe, inclusive and fun youth sports programs,” she said.

The same article states that more than 4,000 children from age 4 to 18 participate in Oconee County Parks and Recreation programs including approximately 1,800 par-

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Monte Stephens and his son Camden throw a football at Oconee Veterans Park Sunday afternoon.

ticipants in soccer, the department’s most popular sport, and more than 750 in basketball. Other programs offered include cheerleading, lacrosse, flag football, golf and Pitch Hit and Run and Punt, Pass and Kick competitions.

According to Gentry, the selection process for the recognition is thorough and factors in much more than how many sports are offered.

“We submit a packet to be considered,” explained Gentry. “It is a very structured award nomination form. They establish the structure and we answer questions on what types of programs we offer, the background and certification level of our programmers, the depth that goes into screening volunteers and

what level of training we conduct for our volunteers.

“It takes into account a variety of behind-the-scenes work. It’s not just about offering a soccer program or a basketball program.”

To those ends, the Athletic Business magazine article reports that Oconee County Parks and Recreation has trained nearly 10,000 adults through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) and the Parents Association for Youth Sports since 2002.

Volunteers must submit to a criminal background check, complete NYSCA training and wear a Coach Badge while coaching to verify completion of each requirement.

Staff members also earn Certified

Youth Sports Administrator credentials.

The article also credits the department for its partnerships with four outside youth sports providers.

Greater Oconee Area Lacrosse, Oconee County Little League, Oconee Futbol Club and Tennis for Life each utilize Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department facilities.

Oconee County Parks and Recreation has also recently been recognized by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) with the Outstanding Program Award for its “Volunteer Oconee!

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Academy students nominated to attend UGA’s 66th JanFest

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Athens Academy band students invited to attend UGA’s 66th annual JanFest are (left to right): CJ Southall, Kathryn Lockwood, Mabel Tie, and Melanie Fabregas.

Athens Academy band students Melanie Fabregas, Kathryn Lockwood, Mabel Tie, and CJ Southall have been nominated to attend the University of Georgia’s 66th Annual JanFest, according to UGA Director of Band Festivals Rob Akridge.

Seniors Melanie Fabregas and CJ Southall play the flute and baritone saxophone, respectively, and juniors Kathryn Lockwood and Mabel Tie play the oboe and clarinet.

The UGA January High School Band Festival (“JanFest”) is a four-day event for high school band musicians. Typical festival attendance is approximately 1,000 stu-

Kabel to speak about Wabash Battle at Sons of American Revolution meeting The program for the Tuesday, January 5 regular meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution will be provided

by Compatriot Bill Kabel, historian of the era of the American Revolution.

Few people realize that the American Army’s worst defeat by the Indians was not in 1876, when General George A. Custer and all of his men were killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, but 85 years earlier there was a battle in the Ohio wilderness where the American Army, led by a little-known American Revolutionary War General, suffered nearly three times more casualties than did Custer.

Although never given the notoriety of “Custer’s Last Stand,” the seemingly insignificant “Battle on the Wabash” has

had long-lasting repercussions – even to this day.

Bill Kabel of the Piedmont Chapter will discuss the “march to massacre” and why this battle deserves more prominent mention in American history.

The meeting is open to the public. The Sons of the American Revolution chapter provides a monthly series of historical talks about the era of the American Revolution, promoting scholarly and popular interest in the extraordinary generation that created our great republic.

The meeting location will be at the Jennings Mill Country Club, 1150 Chambers Court, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677 (Ph: 706-548-3266). Social Hour will begin at 6:00 with buffet dinner to open at 6:45 followed by the program.

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dents from 130 schools. Attendees also enjoy several featured performances by guest high school bands and UGA student ensembles, including the UGA Hodgson Wind Ensemble.

The student-musicians will audition for their band and chairs on Thursday, January 21at UGA’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music. They will attend rehearsals and classes and see special performances that evening as well as all day Friday and Saturday, January 22-23. They will perform with their assigned bands for the public in the UGA Performing Arts Center the afternoon of Sunday, January 24.

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Camp,” the GRPA Publication Award for the department’s quarterly activity guide and the GRPA District 7 Volunteer Award for Amanda Richter McKissick’s efforts as a volunteer in the department’s cheerleading program.

Gentry credited Oconee County citizens for the department’s continued success and recognition.

Continued from the Front “I think it means that our community is supporting a program that has high standards in youth sports,” said Gentry. “The community values having that level of programming, both in the professionalism of programmers as well as the depth that the department goes to ensure quality programs are provided for our citizens.”

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Jason Moore was recently named Assistant Vice-President and Credit Officer in the Lending Department at Oconee State Bank. Moore is a native of Lowndes County and earned a BBA in accounting from Valdosta State University. He previously worked for Park Avenue Bank and Guardian Bank. Outside of work he enjoys golfing, fishing and hunting.

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Ruining Christmas Christmastime is when we figure out just exactly what our refrigerator is made of.

We know it’s sturdy stuff. We have three teenage boys living in our house, and any refrigerator that can make it through a couple of years of abuse from teenage boys is going to be tough.

Most years my parents and my brother and his family come to our house for Christmas dinner, and Jean cooks prime rib (this year it was a 15 pound roast) for 11 people. Add to that all the other cooking that gets done around the holidays, the gifts of food from friends, and our typical weekly groceries, and the refrigerator gets pretty well stuffed.

Until the roast goes into the oven, to shut the refrigerator door I have to push it at the top and get Harrison to push on my shoulders while Nathan puts his shoulder into the middle of the refrigerator door and Robert, sitting on the floor with his back braced against the cabinet, tries to force the bottom of the door closed with his feet.

Really, for this one time a year we should probably invest in some kind of walk-in, industrial refrigerator we could keep in the back yard.

Gifts and quality time with family and friends are fun and wonderful things, but Jean’s Christmas dinner is the sort of thing we dream about night after night. And those dreams usually start sometime in late August.

“Christmas will be here soon,” someone in the family will comment in early September.

“I hope Jean is making prime rib again.”

“And roasted green beans,” someone else will say.

“I even like the way she cooks asparagus,” someone else will note.

“And Yorkshire pudding!”

“I could eat a bowl of just the whipped horseradish cream she makes to go with the prime rib,” one of our sons will say.

Every bit of it is spectacular, and it is not lost on any of us that when Jean cooks Christmas dinner we are eating better than kings of olden times.

But possibly the most eagerly anticipated part of the meal is Jean’s cheesecake. My wife makes a cheesecake that would fill your heart with happiness. It is, quite possibly, palatal perfection.

Had the Spanish explorers tasted Jean’s cheesecake, they would have surrendered their lust for gold and asked instead for another slice. It is Heaven on a plate.

To get everything ready for Christmas dinner, Jean had to start on Christmas Eve, and she did not start making the cheesecake until around midnight.

At 1:30 a.m. Christmas morning, she finally put the cheesecake on a plate, wrapped aluminum foil on top of it and put it in the refrigerator. We had to wake our sons up and make them come downstairs to help us close the refrigerator door, and then finally we went to bed.

Christmas morning, after the gifts were unwrapped, I thought it would be nice if I pitched in and did something to help out. So I offered to make breakfast.

I made grits and scrambled eggs and some medium cut, smoked bacon. I had the grits boiling on the stove top, I had the bacon baking in the oven and I was ready to start scrambling the eggs. I opened the refrigerator, looking for the tub of butter. I found it under a stack of other assorted things Jean had already prepared for Christmas dinner.

I picked up a plate that was sitting on top of the butter and reached into the refrigerator to grab the butter, when the disaster of all disasters struck.

Something on the plate in my hand started to slide. I didn’t even know what it was, hidden below a covering of aluminum foil, but I could feel the weight of the plate shifting and getting lighter. And then I was aware that something was tumbling off of the plate and headed toward the floor.

The cheesecake had slid off the plate and plummeted to the floor! Palatal perfection! Jean’s cheesecake! The one she had stayed up till all hours making!

I let loose a vile stream of profanities too gruesome for publication or Christmas morning.

Our sons, all witnesses to the devastation I had caused (because for some reason while I was trying to make breakfast all five of us were in the kitchen) gnashed their teeth, wrung their hands and wept violently with horrible screams of sadness.

“Dad has ruined Christmas!” Nathan shouted.

“You’re the worst father ever!” Harrison agreed.

Robert simply fainted from horror and fell unconscious on the floor.

Standing in front of the gaping refrigerator with an empty cheesecake plate in one hand and a tub of butter in the other, I was helpless and my soul was crushed.

I raised my head to the Heavens and demanded, “What have I done? What terrible deed have I committed? Cheesecakeicide on Christmas morning!

May I be struck dead for this wicked, loathsome transgression!”

I then hurled further profanities at myself, stomped my feet and banged my head repeatedly with a tub of butter.

“It’s okay,” Jean said. She took the plate from my hand and flipped the cheesecake back onto it. Other than a little dent in the top, it didn’t look bad.

“You just mopped the floor. The cheesecake looks fine.” She blew a little dog hair off of it. “We can still eat it.”

“Christmas is saved!” Nathan exclaimed.

“I’ll eat cheesecake with dog hair on it!” Harrison agreed.

Robert, climbing up off the floor, said, “Can I have a slice of cheesecake for breakfast?”

In the end, it turned out for the best.

When our family all arrived for Christmas dinner, we told them that the cheesecake had fallen on the floor and nobody had any, and I was able to eat cheesecake for days.

I raised my head to the Heavens and demanded, “What have I done? What terrible deed have I committed? May I be struck dead for this wicked, loathsome transgression!”

Rob Peecher is author of the book “Four Things My Wife Hates About Mornings” and he gained 15 pounds on Christmas day.

Grace Fellowship offering DivorceCare support Jan. 10 Beginning Sunday, Jan. 10, Grace Fellowship will offer “DivorceCare” support classes for those who are experiencing a divorce or separation.

The group will meet Sundays at 4 p.m. for 13 weeks. The cost of registration for the classes is $35 which covers materials for the 13-week session. Scholarships are available for those in need.

Topics discussed during the sessions include strategies for dealing with anger,

loneliness, sadness or depression, and finding forgiveness. The classes will help people learn about what is happening, how to deal with finances and offer strategies for moving on after divorce.

A nursery is available by reservation.

For information or to register, contact the church office at 706-769-4001 or call Wendy at 706-540-7259.

Grace Fellowship is located at 1120 Malcom Bridge Road, Bogart.

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National Merit Program honors nine Athens Academy seniors

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Pictured, left to right: Upper School Director Bob Sears, Alisha Patel, Sean Murphy, Josh Ballard-Myer, Rara Williams, Riya Shah, Colin Murphy, Kayla Cherry, Chris Fern, Eowyn Fain, and Head of School John Thorsen.

Nine members of Athens Academy’s Class of 2016 were recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their performance on the October 2013 PSAT/NMSQT. Josh Ballard-Myer and Sean Murphy were named semi-finalists and will continue in competition this spring for Merit Scholarship awards. In addition, Kayla Cherry, Eowyn Fain, Christopher Fern, Colin Murphy, Alisha Patel, Riya Shah, and Rara Williams have been recognized as National Merit Commended Students.

Since 2006, Athens Academy students have accounted for 35 percent of all National Merit Semi-finalists named in public

and private schools in Oconee, Clarke, and the eight surrounding counties.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Testhttp://www.nationalmerit.org/entering.php. Of the 1.4 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores (critical reading + mathematics + writing skills scores) qualify for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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ARMC offering classes for those resolved to quit smoking in 2016 A few spaces are still open for adults who want to quit smoking with the help of the American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking program that St. Mary’s Respiratory Services will offer starting Jan. 5.

The program will be facilitated by certified instructor Todd Drake, an ex-smoker who is a registered respiratory therapist and St. Mary’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation coordinator. The seven-week course will conclude Feb. 23. Enrollment is now open.

Classes will meet at St. Mary’s Outpatient Diagnostic, Rehab and Wellness Center, located at 2470 Daniells Bridge Road, Building 300, on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Enrollment is $60 per person. Participants who complete the program will receive a complimentary 3-month membership to St. Mary’s Wellness Center.

To sign up, call Drake at 706.389.2915.

For details about Freedom from Smoking, visit the American Lung Association at http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/how-toquit/getting-help/.

The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health organization in the

United States. The Freedom from Smoking class includes eight sessions and features a step-by-step plan for quitting smoking. It was first introduced almost 30 years ago and has helped over 1 million Americans end their addiction to tobacco.

“Quitting is a process, and Freedom from Smoking is individualized for each participant,” Drake said. “Because no single approach is effective for all smokers, the class includes a variety of evidence-based cessation techniques. We facilitate each session in a small-group setting, so participants get personalized attention as well as support from their peers.”

According to evaluation studies conducted by the American Lung Association, participants experience immediate health benefits and are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who try to quit on their own.

“The best benefit of quitting smoking is that it gives you the chance to live a long, healthy, happy life,” said Drake. “We believe this class can be a real benefit to our community.”

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Schedule:

Athens Academy Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 5 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 9 Swimming – 9 a.m., Jan. 16 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 19 Basketball – 5 p.m., Jan. 23 Swimming – 6 p.m., Jan. 23 Basketball – 7 p.m., Jan. 29 Basketball – 4 p.m., Jan. 30 North Oconee Wrestling – 5 p.m., Jan. 12 Swimming – 9 a.m., Jan. 16 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 16 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 19 Basketball – 7 p.m., Jan. 22 Swimming – 6 p.m., Jan. 23 Basketball – 7 p.m., Jan. 29 Oconee County Wrestling – 9 a.m., Jan. 9 Wrestling – 5 p.m., Jan. 12 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 12 Basketball – 7 p.m., Jan. 15 Swimming – 9 a.m., Jan. 16 Basketball – 4:30 p.m., Jan. 16 Basketball – 7 p.m., Jan. 22 Swimming – 6 p.m., Jan. 23 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 23 Wrestling – 5 p.m., Jan. 26 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 26 Basketball – 7 p.m., Jan. 29 Prince Avenue Christian Basketball – 4 p.m., Jan. 2 Basketball – 6:30 p.m., Jan. 8 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 9 Basketball – 7 p.m., Jan. 15 Swimming – 9 a.m., Jan. 16 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 19 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 22 Swimming – 6 p.m., Jan. 23 Westminster Christian Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 7 Basketball – 4 p.m., Jan. 9 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 12 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 25 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 26 Basketball – 6 p.m., Jan. 28

Athens Academy wrapped up the 2015 portion of their schedule last Monday afternoon at home with a non-region match-up against Social Circle.

Playing in their third game in four days, the Lady Spartans fell to the Lady Redskins 45-39 but the Spartans came away with a 60-55 victory in a tightlycontested game.

The final score of the boys’ game was one point away from the result when the two teams played on December 8, which was a 61-55 win by Social Circle.

Last Monday’s game featured 12 lead changes in the second half – seven in the third quarter and five in the fourth quarter.

“They are a good team.

They are solid. We saw that at their place,” said head coach James Banks. “We knew we had our work cut out. They have a good point guard. We played them at their place tough. They don’t go away. They are well coached. We are proud of our guys because they hung in there. We had a grueling game Friday and Saturday in the Lincoln County tournament so we were prepared. We didn’t practice yesterday on purpose. The guys came to my church and we ate afterwards. We just did some bonding. It’s a special group. Hopefully we can build on this in 2016. We will work out some wrinkles and hopefully we will be a solid team and a team to be reckoned with by the time region starts.”

It was the third win of the season for the Spartans (3-8 overall, 0-2 Region 8-A).

Their two region losses came against Towns County on December 5 and Hebron Christian on December 12.

Banks said he believes the 2016 portion of the schedule will be better than 2015.

“We played some tough teams and we do that on purpose,” Banks said. “It

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Above, the Spartans huddle around head coach James Banks during a break in the action last week at the Spartan Center. Below, Connor McCleary had 19 points, including a lay-up at the end of the third quarter to tie the game, last week against Social Circle.

will pay dividends for us. I talk to (girls’ varsity head) Coach (Brian) Olson about it all the time. We have been going back and forth with it and saying it will pay off for us in the long run. We really believe that and if we can get the guys to believe that and stay connected like they are, we are going to be fine.”

The Spartans were led last Monday by Jacob Hudson’s 21 points, which came in the final three quarters, Connor McCleary’s 19 points and Matt Moseley’s 10 points. Rolf Reynolds had six points, and both Bo Allen and Asa Hill had two points.

“Jacob has been a monster for us. I don’t know where we would be without him but we are going to continue to ride his coattail, along with Connor. We have some guys that can play this game. We are going to be fine,” Banks said. “Those three guys (Hudson, McCleary, Moseley) have to be our main scorers and whatever the other guys chip in, and they will, it will be a plus.”

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North Oconee enjoying another successful season in the pool

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North Oconee’s Anna Ash has qualified for the state meet in the 200-freestyle, 200-IM and 100-freestyle.

Through four meets this season, North Oconee’s swim team has captured four team titles and has qualified eight individuals and five of the six relay teams for state.

“It’s going very well. We have won all of our meets so far this year that we have attended,” said head coach Scott Burrell following the meet on December 19. “It is tremendous improvement (from the beginning of the season). Our season stated slower with practices because we had a lot of kids that were doing other fall sports. We also have a lot of band members on the team. With that trying to finish up the fall season and transition into swimming was a little bit slower than normal. I have seen a big improvement in the few weeks.

A lot of their times are really drop-

ping.”

With 2015 wrapped up and three meets left until state, Burrell said he hopes to see solid team efforts continue and times continue to drop into the new year.

“We have our top kids that are winning events but we also have really good depth. Keep improving their times and the results will be there if they keep dropping times like they are and working hard every day,” Burrell said. “With our boys’ team, we don’t have any seniors. It’s a very young team. Only a few juniors also.

We have a really big sophomore class. A great future. The girls, our senior class is much smaller. We lost a lot last year. We have a very strong junior class and our senior class is strong, just not large. It’s a good thing for us for the next few years.”

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Allen gets to continue swimming career, signs with Liberty

BY MATTHEW CALDWELL The Oconee Leader

Caroline Allen can remember sitting at the Ramsey Center as a 3-year old watching her older siblings practice swimming for Athens Bulldog Swim Club and thinking to herself how she would love to swim in college.

“Ever since I was 3, I wanted to swim in college,” she said.

Last month, the North Oconee senior took a step into making that dream a reality when she signed a national letter of intent to swim for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. “It is like a dream come true,” Allen said. “It hasn’t sunk in yet.

I am just relieved right now. I was so excited when I called the coach. I called him and, since I am going to be in political science and the coach is a big political science person, I said, ‘Give me Liberty University or give me death.’ That was really exciting. I was jumping around in my room and I called everybody and said, ‘guess who just committed.’”

Allen said she was excited and relieved to have the recruiting process over.

“The process of looking at colleges was pretty extensive and I missed a lot of school days to go on recruiting trips,” Allen said. “It is very relieving to finally have that official. I finally decided what I am going to do for at least the next four years. I am excited all of my friends are here. I was excited after I signed. I called my coaches and the coaches I have had in the past. It is emotional thinking after 12 years at ABSC I am going to be done this year but all of them contributed to who I

Caroline Allen with parents and coaches am now.”

Allen also swims with ABSC, which practices at the Ramsey Center at the University of Georgia.

“It’s funny because, I love UGA, but I didn’t want to go somewhere like UGA because I have been around it for so long. I know the ins and outs a little bit, but not fully because I am not a college student,” Allen said. “I know UGA is a party school and I didn’t want a party school and I didn’t want a huge campus. UGA has such nice facilities and that is one thing, I have to admit, I am

spoiled coming from one of the nicest pools in the nation. Going to a nice place like Liberty is a plus. I am adapted to college practices. The practices I do now are a little different but I am used to that rigor and training. I am going to adjust what kind of training I am doing. I will be starting more sprinting. Right now I am doing distance practices. It will be a nice change going to Liberty. It is a big change going from Ramsey and UGA with ABSC but it does help. (ABSC’s) Harvey (Humphries) is a college coach

and is also my coach so he helped me a lot with this process. It has helped me and has also helped me make a decision knowing I don’t want to go somewhere exactly like UGA. It helped me narrow it down.”

Allen said the coaches at Liberty contacted her about swimming for them.

“That is one of the things I loved about Liberty is they want me so much. Everything sort of fell into place,” Allen said. “I had no idea what college I wanted to go to because all of the colleges I

looked at were so good and I loved all of them. The coaches at Liberty put in an effort to make sure I knew that they wanted me.

They believe in me so much.

They gave me a great scholarship and they have showed me how swimmers that go there improve so much. They encouraged me that when I go to Liberty, they will do the best they can for me to have the best future possible.”

While at Liberty, she will swim the backstroke and freestyle events.

“It is a mix between distance and sprinting,” Allen said. “He said they need a 500 swimmer, which is one of my favorite events. I am set for that. but they said my sprinting is so good and they can improve that because they are a sprint-oriented team so they will still work with me on that, so I will do all-around freestyle and backstroke.

“I could not believe how much Liberty wanted me. They believe in me more than I do. That’s what I loved about them. It took a lot to get here. I had a lot of injuries and setbacks recently. With the coaches I have had, they helped me get past that. a few years ago I never thought I would be swimming in college. To say I am going to swim at a Division I college next year is unbelievable.

“I want to emphasis how much my coaches have meant to me – Scott Burrell, Jonathan Foggin, Harvey Humpries and Jos Smith.

He coaches at UNC-Wilmington right now. He helped me through my hardest times. They mean so much to me nad my parents mean so much to me. I wouldn’t be there without them.”

High school swimming

Oconee County swimming and diving team looking forwad to 2016

BY MATTHEW CALDWELL The Oconee Leader

Two meets into the high school season, Oconee County’s swimming and diving team has qualified three divers for state (Adam Brooks, Jack Edelen and Katie Knight), all of their relay teams and several individuals.

As a team in their two meets this season, Oconee has finished second among ten teams on November 6 and third among 18 teams on December 19.

“Our boys’ squad swam better tonight,” said head coach Steve Havick following the December 19 meet. “We had our top swimmer with us. That was the difference in the boys overall performing well. A couple of our top swimmer girls were sick tonight and a couple didn’t show.

That affected our overall team performance tonight. But the season is going well. We are still trying to find our momentum. We are doing OK. It’s a great group of kids but we are trying to find

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Oconee County’s Jaya Centa dives into the pool during the 200-freestyle relay at the Ramsey Center on December 19.

momentum with our practice routine.”

Oconee has two more swim meets to qualify more for the state meet, which is February 4-6 at Georgia Tech. Oconee’s next meet is January 16 and the area championship is January 23. Until last season’s area meet, Oconee had won the previous three area championships and 16 overall area meets.

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The Spartans got out to a 6-0 lead against the Redskins but a 13-2 run allowed Social Circle to take a 13-8 lead in the second quarter.

After Social Circle built a 16-10 lead, the Spartans fought back and took a 1918 lead late in the second.

Social Circle took a 20-19 lead with 40 seconds remaining in the half but a basket by Hudson with five seconds left gave the Spartans a 21-20 lead at halftime.

The third quarter was close throughout. The biggest lead the Spartans had was three points (3027) and the largest lead the Redskins had was three points (37-34).

A lay-up by McCleary as time ran out in the quarter tied the game at 37-37 going into the fourth quarter, and the lead changes continued again throughout the final eight minutes.

Once the Spartans took a 45-44 lead near midway of the fourth, the Spartans never trailed again. Social Circle tied the game at 47 but thanks to a successful quarter from the free-throw line, the Spartans took and held onto the lead as time ran out.

The Spartans hit 15 free throws in the fourth quarter.

They also hit 27 free throws in the game.

“We shot extremely well from the free-throw line,” Banks said. “We have good free-throw shooters. They executed those free throws down the stretch and that was the difference in the ball game.”

MATTHEW CALDWELL/Oconee Leader

Gabby Mastandrea had 15 points in last week’s game against Social Circle. For more photos, see theoconeeleader.com.

The Lady Spartans, also playing in their third game

in four days after losing in the championship game to

North Oconee in the Lincoln County Christmas

Tournament, got down to Social Circle 7-0 but two 3pointers by Gabby Mastandrea and a basket by Emory Nealy helped give the Lady Spartans an 8-7 lead late in the first quarter.

Social Circle led 9-8 when the first quarter ended but Maddie McCleary’s basket on the Lady Spartans’ first possession of the second quarter gave them a 10-9 lead.

When Social Circle took a 12-10 lead 45 seconds later, it was the last time the Lady Spartans were ahead in the game.

Social Circle built a lead as large as nine points in the third quarter but never could pull away. The Lady Spartans cut the lead to three points on several occasions, including down 40-37 with 1:01 left in the game, but it was as close to the lead as they could get.

Social Circle hit a shot with 53 seconds left and connected on three of four freethrow attempts in the final 25 seconds to seal the win.

“We just weren’t ready to play. It’s a tough game coming in on Monday. We played well Friday night and had a little bit of a letdown on Saturday. We just couldn’t regroup today,” Olson said. “I don’t think our ball handlers ever felt comfortable. It was one of those things we never felt comfortable with what we are doing.”

Mastandrea had 15 points in the game but didn’t score in the fourth quarter. Jarrett Kemp had seven points in the fourth quarter and finished the game with nine

points. Sarah Slocum and McCleary both finished with four points. Anna Marian Block had three points. Nealy and Tesh Parris both had two points.

“I thought (Mastandrea) played well. She is going to continue to shoot the ball and she is a solid player,” Olson said. “They are all solid people. We have to hit these bumps in the road and figure out what to do with them. For us winning four out of our last five games was big. Dropping the last two really comes back to more of our focus and where our energy was. I don’t feel like this was our basketball team. I had different girls in our uniforms tonight. This is not the way we play.”

Athens Academy doesn’t step on the court again for a game until January 5 at home against Prince Avenue Christian.

“I feel like we took a step back today but they are hard workers and they are great kids. They will work hard and we will bounce back. It will be a tough region,” Olson said. “We have to figure out how to play a faceless opponent. It can’t be about who we are playing. It can’t be about the name on the uniform. It has to be about us, our group and our family. That is the only thing that will slow us down, is when we lose focus on that. They are all learning experiences.

They kept battling and hanging in there. We just couldn’t get over that hump.”

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The Northeast Health District is looking for a Registered Nurse to assist with the coordination of the Infectious Disease Program.

Under general supervision, this nurse will provide clinical expertise, training and leadership to public health nurses on STD’s, HIV, TB and other infectious diseases. This nurse will coordinate infectious disease prevention and educational programs within the community and will participate in the emergency preparedness program. The nurse will provide case management and advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention. Opportunities for supervising support or lower level staff may arise.

Minimum training & Experience: Current Georgia license to practice as a registered professional nurse AND one or more years in a managerial, supervisory or leadership role.

Preferred Qualification: Professional experience in public health nursing, or experience with HIV/AIDS, STD, TB and other infectious diseases desirable.

Generous benefits include 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Salary ranges from $40,000 to $45,000 based on experience.

To apply, go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/ jobs/1244568 and then follow instructions on the website to apply.

Please apply ONLY through the DPH website.

Deadline to apply is December 13, 2015.

WIC Clinic Manager Under limited supervision, manages WIC services at a county health department in Athens. Provides overall management and administrative guidance, assesses needs, develops policies and collaborates with others in provision of services to target populations. Provides professional services to clients, including nutrition education.

Minimum requirements: Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia (or ability to become licensed in Georgia) OR Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, BSN preferred.

Previous WIC experience strongly preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Monday through Friday full-time.

Annual salary $45,000, Generous benefits include 12 paid holidays, annul and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

APPLY ONLY THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS WEBSITE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/ jobs/1309248 Medical / Health

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University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has immediate openings for the following positions:

Full Time RN/LPN: Weekend Baylor shifts 7a-7p Full Time RN/LPN All Shifts Mon-Friday Full Time Certified Nursing Assistants All Shifts with every other weekend

Email resume to

swilkinson@cypressga.com

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Driver- CDL/A $3000 Sign On Bonus for Experienced Drivers Paid Out within 30 days of 1st dispatch!

HOME WEEKLY NEW Southeast Regional PAY INCREASE!

Company & Independent Contractors Needed 6 Day Refresher Course Avail.

In Business over 50 years!

855-378-9335 EOE KLLM.com To Advertise, Call 706.208.2290

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PHARMACIST, HOME HEALTH Monday-Friday with call rotation (24 hours/week)

Athens Regional Health System, one of Northeast Georgia’s largest healthcare systems, serves 17 counties and is comprised of a medical center with 350-plus beds, three urgent care centers, a quality network of physicians, a health maintenance organization and a home health agency. Each Athens Regional employee plays a vital part in our commitment to quality service and care.

We are dedicated to helping our employees realize their full potential as healthcare professionals.

Individual will be responsible for pharmacy operations including supervision of all compounding and necessary recordkeeping, supervision of all office staff, maintaining all policies and procedures in accordance with JCAHO standards, and providing direct patient care primarily for patients age adult through geriatric.

Requires Georgia RPh license, one year experience in acute care or home IV infusion, working knowledge of drug administration techniques, sterile technique and parenteral compounding techniques, excellent oral and communication skills, and ability to supervise others and to interact with patients, physicians, family members and 3rd party payors. Must also possess necessary clinical skills to adequately monitor patient drug therapy, and recommend dosage changes to physicians when necessary, using methods of pharmacokinetics and nutritional assessment.

As a leading healthcare employer, Athens Regional offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For more information or to apply online, visit us at www.athenshealth.org/jobs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and conduct pre-employment background checks and drug screens.

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PLUMBER Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm Athens Regional Health System, one of Northeast Georgia’s largest healthcare systems, serves 17 counties and is comprised of a medical center with 350-plus beds, three urgent care centers, a quality network of physicians, a health maintenance organization and a home health agency. Each Athens Regional employee plays a vital part in our commitment to quality service and care. We are dedicated to helping our employees realize their full potential as healthcare professionals. Individual will be responsible for installing, maintaining and operating various mechanical components of the Medical Center to ensure optimal safety compliance with state and local codes, JCAHO and NFPA requirements.

Requires high school diploma or GED, state non-restricted license, a minimum of 5 years commercial/institutional plumbing/mechanical experience, familiarity with state plumbing and local building codes, basic math, reading and writing skills, and ability to read plans and shop drawings. As a leading healthcare employer, Athens Regional offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information or to apply online, visit us at www.athenshealth.org/jobs We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and conduct pre-employment background checks and drug screens.

LPN needed to run 40 suite assisted living community.

Needs excellent communication skills and customer service skills, & basic computer skills.

Managing small staff of 20 nursing assistants/on call for emergencies.

Please apply to Morningside of Athens 1291 Cedar Shoals Drive Athens Ga 30605 (706)227-0919

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Maintenance person wanted: Maintenance person/life safety director for small 40 suite assisted living community.

Must have valid driver’s license, Good customer service skills, & Basic computer skills.

Experience in apartment turnover and basic maintenance skills required.

Please apply to Morningside of Athens 1291 Cedar Shoals Drive Athens Ga 30605 (706)227-0919

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Installation / Maintenance / Repair

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Maintenance Reliability Engineer Job Description

The Maintenance Reliability Engineer (MRE) provides technical guidance for maintenance and reliability data by evaluating data history for accuracy and ensuring compliance with the best reliability practices. The MRE works directly with the production and Engineering departments to share information and plan upcoming production accordingly. The purpose of a Maintenance Reliability Engineer (MRE) is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could negatively impact manufacturing operations. There are three components to this role that include: Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM), Loss Elimination, and Risk Management.

Life Cycle Asset Management The total cost of ownership (TCO) or life cycle cost (LCC) of an asset is determined before it is put into use. This reveals the need for the reliability engineer to be involved in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets and modification of existing assets.

Loss Elimination A fundamental role for the MRE is to track any production losses and any abnormally high maintenance cost assets, then find ways to reduce those losses or high costs. These losses are prioritized to focus efforts on the largest/most critical opportunities. The MRE, teamed with production departments, develops a plan to eliminate or reduce the losses through root cause analysis (RCA) then obtains approval of the plan and facilitates the implementation. The MRE acts as the liaison between the maintenance and repair departments and production departments.

Risk Management The MRE also manages risk to the achievement of an organization’s strategic objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production. Some tools used by the MRE to identify and reduce risk include: • PHA – Preliminary hazards analysis • FMEA – Failure modes and effects analysis • CA – Criticality analysis • SFMEA – Simplified failure modes and effects analysis • MI – Maintainability information • FTA – Fault tree analysis • ETA – Event tree analysis

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a related field •Understanding/knowledge of engineering concepts and techniques • Strong understanding of and experience with life cycle asset management (LCAM), loss elimination, risk management project management, leadership, and motivational skills with a proven track record of delivering results • Highly-disciplined, problem-solving, logical-thinking, troubleshooting team player with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate across all levels of personnel and influence leadership, customers, vendors, peers, and subordinates • Strong analytical skills and the ability to write technical reports

Apply If you have the qualifications listed above and can provide a longstanding track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, please submit your current resume for review to rhovell@gwood.com

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Building Construction / Skilled Trades

Local organization in need of a seasoned HR Director.

Experience in all aspects of HR management required.

Competitive benefits and compensation.

Please email resume to 7000036846@ad2jobs.com

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Carpenter/Helper Needed for basic residential remodeling.

5-10 Years Exp. Salary depends on Exp. Call Everette for more information at 706-202-6066

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Education/Training

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MATERIAL SCIENTIST: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science related with one year of experience in testing methods, Quality Control & material experiment and expertise in Semi & Super Conducting Materials, characterization of materials, composite materials, spectroscopy, Testing & quality control.

Resumes to: SKAPS Industries, 571 Industrial Parkway, Commerce, GA 30529

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Oconee Preschool Academy, Inc. is seeking energetic, caring and dedicated individuals to join our growing team. We have two locations located in Watkinsville and are convenient to Clarke, Barrow and surrounding counties.

Caring for ages 6 weeks – 12 years, we offer a loving, nurturing environment in which children thrive cognitively, socially and emotionally. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity and you love children OPA is the place for you.

OPA is accepting applications for the following positions:

*Full Time and Part Time Teachers: Lead Teachers must have a minimum of CDA or AA in ECE

All applicants must apply in person at 1890 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, Georgia The University Childcare Center is looking for: - Full and Part Time Teacher Positions Available (9:00am-6:00pm shift – ONE year old age group) - Long-term substitutes (6-8 weeks for employee maternity leaves) - Daily substitutes (MUST have flexible schedule) - Closers (4:00pm-6:00pm)

All positions are $9.00 per hour and childcare experience is PREFERRED.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME TO UCCDIR@uga.edu AND NOTE WHICH POSITION DESIRED.

Biotech / R&D / Science

Biotech / R&D / Science

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Micro-propagation Technician Georgia Seed Development (GSD) is a quasi-State, non-profit organization that produces Foundation seed of new varieties. We also work with the University of Georgia Research Foundation in the licensing of new varieties into the market place.

Our mission is to serve as the bridge between plant breeders and commercial companies by providing genetically pure plant material of new varieties. We supply quality services and support for breeding and research.

Position Summary: The GSD Micro-propagation Technician performs duties in all phases of producing tissue culture plant material of new horticultural plants developed by University of Georgia horticultural plant breeders.

Duties / Responsibilities: I. Performs duties to receive and maintain newly developed plant cultivars and experimental lines into the laboratory to develop protocols that result in efficient and rapid micro-propagation II. Performs duties to develop tissue culture protocols to efficiently regenerate new cultivars and experimental lines III. Maintains laboratory, laboratory supplies, and current inventory status of plant material IV. Performs general duties as assigned

Job Requirements: Education and/or Experience: B.S. degree in a plant science or related discipline (e.g., horticulture, plant science, botany, crop science, agronomy, or a related discipline) and experience in tissue culture and micro-propagation techniques.

Other Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience and knowledge in tissue culture and micro-propagation techniques; database software; inventory software; spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

Capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.

Compensation: $30,000 - $32,000/year depending on experience.

Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave. Twelve paid holidays and benefits package.

Please submit resume to: Mrs. Erin Montgomery, Georgia Seed Development Commission, 2420 Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605 or email to employment@gsdc.com.

Business/Strategic Management

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DIRECTOR OF SENIOR / COMMUNITY SERVICES

The City of Winterville seeks a Director of Senior/Community Services for its new facility. The successful candidate will have sole day-to-day administrative responsibilities, will establish all programming for the Center, and will be required to meet a specific goal of number of seniors served within one year.

Requires completion of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.

Experience with adult program development required. $15,000 annual salary, position is not benefit-eligible.

Send resume and cover letter to WintervilleMayor@gmail.com.

Deadline to apply is December 30.

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SCHEDULER/PLANNER MAINTENANCE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

The Scheduler / Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining the schedules for the various departments within the Operations division of the facility, such as Production. Additionally, he or she is responsible for conducting studies to develop the data required for planning central office facilities and for preparing plans and schedules for acquisition and installation of equipment to meet long term and current relief requirements.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree, 2-5 years of experience in the industry (more than 5 years of experience a plus), and knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. He or she must be a team-player with strong leadership and planning skills, excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, and strong organizational and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities: -Schedules and reviews all work orders and produces a master production schedule -Prioritizes work orders according to work order specifications -Distributes work orders to various departments -Conducts studies to accumulate information on current services, equipment capacities, current traffic/usage data, and estimated costs -Analyzes data and forecasts on customer demands and projected usage to determine type, size, and quantity of equipment required -Plans and schedules equipment acquisition and installation considering such factors as availability, current and future costs, and other economic projections -Reviews implementation schedules on a continuing basis to ensure facilities have the capacity within objective limits for demands -Prepares modifications for implementation schedules for acquisition and installation of equipment due to unforeseen increase or decrease of demands for services -Ensures all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after all processes -Conducts process inspection, certification, and documentation -Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS -Associate’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience 2-5 years of industry experience required; more than 5 years of industry experience preferred -Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required; extensive knowledge/experience preferred -Proven team player with a strong work ethic -Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment -Strong problem-solving skills -Willing and able to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgement and make timely decisions -Able to handle objections and negotiate -Able to lead people and produce results through others -Strong organizational skills -Able to think ahead and plan for future objectives -Excellent attention to detail, a focus on accuracy, and a sense of urgency -Able to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work

If you have the qualifications listed above and can provide a longstanding track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, please submit your current resume for review to rhovell@gwood.com

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A Guide to Professional Services in the Oconee County Area To Advertise: Phone 706.549.FAST Home Services

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METAL OR SHINGLES • We do ALL the work & repairs: soffit, cornice, fascia & painting

Plumber Pro Service and Drain

Your Residential Plumbing Service Experts

706-769-7761

www.plumberproservice.com www.facebook.com/plumberproservice

Master Plumber License #Mp210274 • Insured • Free Estimates

$25 First Time Customer Discount $30 Senior Citizen Discount EDT CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

* Rotten Wood Repair *Carports & Garage *Additions *Renovations *Roofing Repairs *New Home Construction *Sun Rooms *Decks & Patios *Ceramic Tile *Home Maintenance *Painting (Int/Ext) *Kitchen & Bath Renovation *Window & Door Replacement

State Licensed & Insured

For ALL Your HOME IMPROVEMENTS, Large Or Small, Call Today For A FREE ESTIMATE

706-202-6066 Call Anytime & Ask for ET Visit our website at www.edtconstruction.com edtconstruction@yahoo.com Serving Athens since 1989

BRIAN’S TREE SERVICES HANDYMAN, ROOFING, PATCHWORK, GUTTER CLEANING,PRESSURE WASHING, & PAINTING, YARD & LEAF CLEANING, HEDGE TRIMMING & SHRUB REMOVAL, UNDERBRUSH CLEARING, STORM DRAINS, MULCH, GRAVEL, & PINE NEEDLE SPREADING & HAULING CALL BRIAN 706-247-5430 23 YRS EXP. LIC & INSURED 7 DAYS A WEEK. FREE EST. SR. CITIZEN DISC.WE DO IT ALL!

MARSHALL’S ROOFING

Shingles, metal, patchwork, any kind of wood repairs or home maintenance.

We Do It All! Licensed & Insured 7 Days A Week Senior Citizen Discount Call Today: 706-207-0481

www.gbedellconstruction.com

The Professional Services Directory is Oconee County’s best source for finding painters, plumbers, landscapers, roofers, and other local service providers.

Do YOU provide a professional service?

Want to attract more customers?

To advertise here, call 706.549.FAST!

STATE OF GEORGIA LICENSED CONTRACTOR Home Services

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BAT SEASON

“Resolving Conflicts Between People & Animals” WILDLIFE TRAPPING Wildlife Detection Removal & Prevention

LEAFPROOF

“Pest proof & leaf proof your gutters Free Estimates

Peyton Hopkins Call 706-546-7438 AthensExterminating.net PO Box 5772 7080 Smokey Rd. Athens GA 30604 Lic. Trapper #99993

www.gbedellconstruction.com LOADER WORK & BOBCAT WORK Underbrush Cutting, Gravel and Asphalt Driveways, Lot Clearing, Backyard Grading, Bush-hogging, Landscaping-Seed, Drainage Fill Dirt, Top-Soil, Sink Hole Fill In, Tree Removal, Retaining Walls, Demolition & Backhoe Work 770-945-2488

Bickley’s Tree Service f Tree Service f Lawn Maintenance f Stump Grinding f Brush Chipping f Bobcat f Dump Truck Insured

Service You Can Trust

Winter Tune-Up $59.95 Per Tune-Up We Service ALL Makes & Models. 404-454-0401

UlmBrothers Tree Service

Local and experienced!

We are fully insured and offer Tree removal,Trimming Pruning, Debris Removal, Insurance work, Right of way work, Lot clearing, and Stump Grinding. We pride our self on customer service and satisfaction.

Call for a free estimate today.

Office: 706-369-5300 Cell: 706-255-4941

Lamar Adams 706-224-2079 Professional Services

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Professional Services

CHUCK HARDY & SONS LLC BRUSH, MULCHING & STUMP GRINDING

u Underbrush Removal u Stump Grinding u Lots Cleared u We grind brush around lakes u Concrete Removal u Demolition of Houses & Mobile Homes

Insured Free Estimates! 706-201-4380

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