The Oconee Leader 10/15/2015

This Week: Sports

Issue 29

From the Oconee to the Apalachee

Volume 10

Thursday, October 15, 2015

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The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation this weekend hosted a reception marking the opening of two exhibits at OCAF this month. Artist Kie Johnson (pictured above left) celebrated the opening of her exhibit “Nature Provides” featuring her watercolors. The annual Small Works exhibit also opened at OCAF this weekend. Both exhibits will be on display through mid-November. OCAF is also hosting its annual Fall Wine Fest at Ashford Manor this weekend. Please see the story on page 3. For more, visit www.theoconeeleader.com.

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Chappelles honored with Governor’s Award

BY MIKE SPRAYBERRY The Oconee Leader

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When Jerry and Kathy Chappelle moved to Georgia with a dream of creating an artist community 45 years ago, they could not have anticipated that they would one day be honored by the governor of their new home state.

But after 45 years of striving to help other artists and improve and promote the arts in their adopted community and state, the owners of Happy Valley Pottery and Chappelle Gallery received one of only thirteen Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities from Governor Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol.

“It’s hard to describe the feeling you have when people think you deserve the Governor’s Award,” said Kathy Chappelle.

Along with 12 other recipients from around the state, the Chappelles were presented the award for making “significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality through excellence and service to the arts and humanities.”

Specific contributions noted at the

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Jerry and Kathy Chappelle (center) were honored last week by Governor and First Lady Nathan and Sandra Deal during the Governor’s Awards ceremony. The Chappelles were recognized for their 45-year committment to the arts in Georgia.

ceremony were Happy Valley Pottery, Chappelle Gallery, Georgia Originals, Georgia Made Georgia Grown, and influence in the founding of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.

“Amrey Harden nominated us,” said Kathy Chappelle. “He’s the President of Oconee State Bank and we’ve known him for years and years. You could say we’ve

grown up together. He was a teller at the bank when we first met him.

He nominated us, we brought him a bunch of stuff and he took it to Jackson Spalding. They went through papers and magazines and then they put an article together.

“Jackson Spalding wrote up the papers and Amrey submitted everything. The Governor and Mrs. Deal selected us from I don’t know how

many applications. Thirteen people were selected and we were one of those selected. We are very honored and humbled that they thought that we deserved it.”

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20,000 expected at Saturday’s Oconee Fall Festival Coming Soon: The Athens Academy Drama Department will perform ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ a parody of American musical comedy from the 1920s later this month. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on October 29 and 31 and 2 p.m. on November 1. Tickets are $2 for students and $5 for adults. The show will be performed at the Athens Academy campus and will be the school’s entry in the GHSA One Act Play competition.

BY MIKE SPRAYBERRY The Oconee Leader

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce will host Oconee County’s annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Watkinsville.

The popular arts and crafts festival is in its 41st year and is expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors to the city. Nearly 230 vendors from across the southeast will be selling their own handmade art, pottery, photographs, food and more alongside dozens of family and kid-friendly attractions.

“Everything has to be 75 percent made by hand by the artist or crafter themselves,” explained Julia Estess, Director of Membership and Special Events for the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. “They will be there showing their own work; pottery, candles, bath salts and soaps, pet treats. We also have vendors that make furniture out of pallets and coolers made of wood. It’s a good variety of vendors.

“And of course, we have the food vendors. There will be typical festival food like kettle corn, cotton candy, funnel cakes and barbecue. We’ll also have a KidZone area with a rock-climbing wall, spider jump, inflatable slides, a mechanical bull in an inflatable, a train ride, a petting zoo and pony rides all for kids.”

Admission and parking are free and free hayride shuttles will run every 15 minutes between two parking areas and the festival’s perimeter.

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The Oconee Fall Festival, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, each year proves to be a perfect family outing. This year more than 250 food and arts and crafts vendors will be at the Fall Festival in downtown Watkinsville.

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Work continues on Watkinsville Woods

Continued from the Front

BY MIKE SPRAYBERRY The Oconee Leader

Trails are being cleared, flowers are planted and birdhouses have been built, and Watkinsville Woods has welcomed its first visitors.

The nearly six-acre greenspace purchased by the City of Watkinsville from Dr. Roy Ward last year is situated between residences in downtown Watkinsville. Mayor Charles Ivie provided an update on the latest progress at the city’s newest park.

“Watkinsville Woods is a mature forest in the southeast portion of the city near Main Street,” said Ivie. “It is bordered by Jackson Street, Harden Hill Road and Main Street. It’s almost six acres and has a spring branch in it, a beautiful little stream. The stream didn’t flow well until we trimmed the privet hedge out of it. The roots were pulling all the water out of it.”

Other work is being done and more land acquired as funds have been available.

“We have been taking out the invasive plants and laying out and building some trails,” Ivie said. “We recently acquired a right of way from the Chappelle family from Main Street to the east side of the park. The entrance will be by their house, probably by the first of the year.”

Already open to the public with access from a small gravel parking lot off Jackson Terrace, one trail is clear and walkable. Though some vegetation will be cleared, a buffer will remain between the park and surrounding residences.

“The one trail that is complete enough to walk on is about a half mile long,” said Ivie. “The shorter trail is probably about 500 yards. We have

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Watkinsville Mayor Charles Ivie points out features in the Watkinsville Woods park where volunteers have been clearing walking trails.

been working incrementally across the property, so some areas are clear and clean and others are not quite as good.

“We are going to leave a lot of brush there as a screen. You have to understand that this park is surrounded by residences and that brush shields the park from the residences and maintains the privacy of the residences.”

According to Ivie, the land for the new park was purchased from the Ward family by the City of Watkinsville last year under the condition that it be used as a park and never developed.

“The land was purchased from Dr. Roy Ward shortly before he passed away,” Ivie explained. “This is where the children grew up and is kind of their home place.

“There won’t be any lights, swing sets, etc. There will be some benches on the trails, so

you can go in, sit down and watch the squirrels, birds and other wildlife. There is a family of deer in there; a doe, two fawns and a mature buck. We want to leave as much cover for birds and wildlife as possible.”

Watkinsville Woods also includes a significant local landmark, said Ivie.

“Pulpit Rock is kind of famous because it was the rock from which Atticus Haygood preached a bunch of sermons when Watkinsville was in its infancy. We are very proud to acquire Pulpit Rock.”

Volunteers have also played a key role in the progress at Watkinsville Woods.

“A lot of volunteers have helped,” Ivie said. “There was a birdhouse program where children built all these birdhouses out there all day in the rain. They are on metal stakes and have devices to keep

squirrels out. The post that each birdhouse is sitting on has a ceramic tag indicating each child that built them.

There are 250 daffodil bulbs out there.”

With a minimum amount of $25,000 needed to build and maintain the trails, Ivie said the city just applied for a grant from the Department of Natural Resources and he hopes that Watkinsville Woods will be complete next year.

“Probably spring or summer of next year, it will be in the finishing stages,” he said. “It is a tough thing to do because it was so grown up and wild. We had to remove briars, vines and some trees that needed to come out to give better sight lines. It may not be finished by then, but that is our target.”

Mike Sprayberry is a reporter for The Oconee Leader.

“People can park at Harris Shoals Park and off Barnett Shoals Road at the old Southwire building,” said Estess. “Several of the churches open their parking lots during the day. They take donations or flat fees and the proceeds usually go to their youth programs.”

The festival also features the Scarecrow 5K road race and obstacle challenge in the morning.

“It starts off Barnett Shoals Road at Memorial Baptist Church, goes around the perimeter of the festival and behind the courthouse,” Estess explained. “There are three obstacle challenges. You can run for time or do the race and the obstacle challenges. It ends at the Chamber office.”

Watkinsville Mayor Charles Ivie shared thoughts on the festival, its impact on the community and the tradition it has become for multiple generations.

“It’s a big crowd, I can tell you that,” said Ivie. “It is an economic boost for the city.

Not only do people come in and see the city, which is worthwhile, but they patronize our merchants while they are here. It also provides for the Chamber as they are able to sell booths to generate a good deal of money to further their programs.

“This festival was originally started 41 years ago as a fundraiser for the library. I worked in the first one. I remember it was raining and it was held in front of the courthouse. Now, it fills up Rocket Field. I see people out there that were involved in the first one. My family is an example of that.

My kids come and bring their kids. In fact, my great grandson will be out there. I’m sure that’s true of a lot of families.”

Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis had similar praise for the event.

“It is a huge draw for the region and a wonderful event for folks to attend. My grandchildren love to go to the Fall Festival.

It is ‘the thing to do’ that Saturday.”

Estess invited anyone and everyone to come to Watkinsville to enjoy the festival.

“If you’re around and in town, come and see what it’s all about. People look forward to it and ask about it all year.”

Mike Sprayberry is a reporter for The Oconee Leader.

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‘Chappelles’ Continued from the Front

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OCAF’s Wine Fest is set for Sunday

BY ROB PEECHER The Oconee Leader

might merit the Governor’s Award, but the entire list leaves no doubt that the couple is more than deserving.

Seeking to grow an “artists’ community” in Georgia, the Chappelles moved to Georgia from Minnesota in 1970 and settled on an Oconee County chicken farm. They converted the farm and its chicken houses into residences and studios for artists to create pottery, share space and equipment and ideas.

“We started Happy Valley Pottery in 1970 and had over 250 people come through there that we’ve mentored over the years,” said Chappelle.

Happy Valley Pottery continues to thrive today, providing space for renowned and up-and-coming artists, selling their work and offering demonstrations in pottery making, Raku firing and glass blowing.

In 1994, the Chappelles helped start the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, now in its 20th year providing educational programs, festivals and exhibits to the community and boasting more than 400 members. A few years later, the Chappelles began preparations to open a second business.

“Chappelle Gallery is in a historic house built in 1827, the old Haygood house in downtown Watkinsville, south of town on (South Main Street),” Chappelle said. “We spent two and a half years renovating it and opened the doors in November 2001.

We had 15 artists that we were buying from then.

Now, we are buying from over 125 and they are all nationally or internationally known. A lot of them are local, but they are all nationally known.”

The couple opened a third business in 2005, Georgia Originals, selling only Georgia made artwork and crafts. That venture inspired Georgia Made Georgia Grown, an organization promoting local entrepreneurs.

In 2007, the Chappelles were founding board members of the Arts Development Council of Georgia through which they encouraged artists across the state to hold entrepreneurial values.

Harden, who also serves on the board of OCAF, Oconee Chamber President Kay Keller, Peggy Holcomb, director of Oconee County Tourism, OCAF Director Cindy Farley, Watkinsville Mayor Charles Ivie, City Councilman Brian Brodrick, and family joined Jerry and Kathy at the Governor’s Awards ceremony last week.

Mike Sprayberry is a reporter for The Oconee Leader.

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host its 16th Fall Wine Fest Sunday at the Ashford Manor Gardens, and more than three dozen wineries, breweries and local restaurants will be there providing samples.

The Wine Fest is one of OCAF’s largest annual fundraisers. OCAF Director Cindy Farley said the Wine Fest is important to OCAF because it helps to support not only OCAF’s operations but also some of its educational programs.

“I am excited about this year’s Wine Fest. As you know this is one of OCAF’s most important fundraisers of the year,” Farley said.

“The funds raised help to support our educational programs as well as operations. We’re incredibly fortunate to have Ashford Manor’s support as our presenting sponsor.”

In addition to the food and drink, the Wine Fest will also feature a silent auction featuring artwork from OCAF members and supporters as well as some other special items.

“Once again we have an outstanding silent auction with items that include original artwork from our many member artists,” Farley said. “Our Perspectives potters have donated pottery for the auction, and in addition to the art we have experience items such as a 7-day Holland America Cruise, certificate for Classic Center show tickets, and a night’s stay for two guests at BrasstownVallery Resort & Spa in Young Harris.”

Throughout the after-

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In addition to food and wine samplings, OCAF’s annual Fall Wine Fest also features a silent auction where bidders have the opportunity to buy any number of items from trips to locally produced artwork.

noon, artists will be demonstrating on the grounds at Ashford Manor.

“Rene Shoemaker, who does silk paintings and currently has an exhibition at the Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia, also UNG student artists will be doing drawings,” Farley said. “Canopy has agreed to once again do trapeze performances, and John Amoss will be walking the grounds and playing the accordion.”

The Wine Fest is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Ashford Manor Gardens in downtown Watkinsville. Tickets are $45 at the door.

The annual Wine Fest is the latest in a series of events that have kept OCAF busy through the

fall. In August, OCAF opened its annual Perspectives show featuring 50 of Georgia’s potters. As Perspectives moved out, OCAF had two new shows open last weekend: the annual Small Works exhibit featuring art in miniature and an exhibit from OCAF watercolor instructor Kie Johnson. Johnson’s exhibit is called “Nature Provides: Watercolors by Kie Johnson.”

Johnson’s exhibit explores the natural world that sustains life and she shares her appreciation for the wisdom found in the natural world.

“Kie is one of our instructors here at OCAF, teaching watercolor painting for both beginner and intermediate students, and she also

helps to coordinate some of our workshops with artists and instructors who travel from outside the area to teach here,” Farley said.

An opening reception for both Johnson’s exhibit and Small Works was held this past Friday night. Small Works, a juried exhibit, features work in any medium where the pieces are limited in size. Both exhibits will be open during regular OCAF hours through November 13.

Just as soon as these exhibits close, OCAF will be getting ready for its annual holiday events, including the Artist’s Holiday Market and Mingle with Kringle.

For more information about the ongoing and upcoming events at OCAF, visit ocaf.com.

In brief: Titans

WARRIORS l TITANS l SPARTANS l WOLVERINES l LIONS

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Prince Avenue Christian 45, Athens Academy 14

Hightower, Hudson help lift Wolverines past Spartans The Titans moved back to .500 for the season and improved to 2-1 in Region 8-AAAA with a 33-6 win at Monroe Area last Friday night. With the win, the Titans moved to third place in the region standings.

They are behind Buford and Stephens County, who are both 3-0 in the region this season. North Hall is behind North Oconee at 12 but has the tiebreaker over the Titans.

White County is 1-2 and the Warriors from Cleveland are coming to Bogart on Friday night. It’s homecoming for North Oconee.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Warriors

Three caused turnovers

by Hightower, 191 yards and three TDs by Hudson

BY MATTHEW CALDWELL The Oconee Leader

Prince Avenue Christian moved one step closer to a third straight region championship last Friday night with a 45-14 win over area rival Athens Academy.

The Wolverines improved to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in Region 8-A with three games left – Friday night against Towns County (1-7 overall, 1-5 region), October 30 against Lakeview (24 overall, 1-3 region) and November 6 against Providence Christian (0-6 overall, 0-4 region).

“At this point, whoever won was going to have to lose two out of three for the other one to have a chance.

That was a big win from that standpoint,” said Wolverines head coach Jeff Herron. “There is still a lot of football left to be played but we put ourselves in a good position. These kids have played well enough to deserve that.”

The Spartans dropped to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the region. They host Lakeview on Friday night. On Octo-

ber 23, they play at Providence Christian, October 30 against Hebron Christian and November 6 at George Walton (3-3 overall, 3-1 region).

“We just have to correct the mistakes and go to work on them on Monday. We are going to get together on Monday and go to work.

We’ve got a mad football team right now and a mad coaching staff,” said Spartans head coach Joshua Alexander. “These guys played hard. It was two good football teams playing and we came out on the negative end, but I am proud of our boys.”

The game began almost as well as the Wolverines could have hoped. The Spartans got the ball first but on the kickoff, Jordan Hightower stripped the ball away and set up first-andgoal from the 7. It was the first of four turnovers by the Spartans and Hightower was responsible for two more turnovers – both interceptions.

“I saw when he was holding the ball he had it high,”

The OCHS XC team ran at the Asics Invitational in Douglasville, GA on Saturday, October 11th and the top five runner's results are as follows: Boys championship Michael Hans 16:06 Isaac Krumm 16:15 Jake Hadden 16:51 Davis Hardell 17:12 Wesley John 17:29 Championship boys placed 6th out of 27 teams.

Boys varsity Baxter Hunt 18:11 Cam Mallett 18:18 Wyatt Perkins 18:43 Kelton McConnell 19:24 Louis Reed 20:04 Varsity boys placed 10th out of 22 teams.

Girls varsity Caroline Mcarthur 21:16 Megan Crozier 22:19 Cailey Dunford 22:30 Evie Bielen 22:49 Kay Mallett 24:44 Varsity girls placed 4th out of 20 teams.

Oconee races on Saturday at Coach Wood in Gainesville.

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Above, Prince Avenue Christian’s Jordan Hightower comes away with the football after stripping it on the opening kickoff in last Friday’s win against Athens Academy.

Left, Kevon Hudson narrowly escapes being tackled on this 75-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. For more pictures, see theoconeeleader.com.

Hightower said. “I knew I could take that and I went for it.”

The Wolverines were only able to take a 3-0 lead thanks to a 23-yard field goal from Jared Pringle on their opening drive. On the next kickoff, the Spartans accidentally took a knee at the 2-yard line while fielding the kickoff. The Spartans were able to get one first down but after a personal foul call against the Spartans put them on their own 4, they punted away to the Wolverines, and they missed a 31-yard field goal.

For the time being, the Spartans were able to hold the Wolverines after their mistakes.

“We didn’t play well early,” Herron said. “The emotions of the rivalry and all that stuff, we didn’t play our best early but a lot of that is a credit to Athens

Academy. They forced us not to play well some, too.”

The Spartans had a 14play drive that started late in the first quarter but ended nearly four minutes in the second quarter inside Wolverine territory when Hightower hauled in his first interception.

“I knew we had a busted coverage and I knew no one was guarding him so I let go of my guy and turned around and the ball was right there,” Hightower said.

Hightower got the first carry on the ensuing drive – a 5-yard run. Kevon Hudson got the next one and he ran it 75 yards for a touchdown and a 10-0 lead following Pringle’s PAT with 7:27 left in the half.

The Spartans had another lengthy drive of 15 plays that ended with a missed 35-yard field goal, and the

game went into halftime with the Wolverines ahead 10-0.

“That’s the closest we have been at halftime all year,” Hightower said. “We came though. We did what coach told us to do and made everything happen.”

A 43-yard punt return by Hightower, added with a penalty against the Spartans on the return, set up firstand-goal from the 6 with 7:10 left in the third quarter.

Unlike the first time the Wolverines started a drive inside the 10, they were able to reach the end zone and it took one play – a run

by Jordan Ginnel to take a 17-0 lead.

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Moore makes it four with win in six-state GMI at Furman FROM STAFF REPORTS The Oconee Leader

Thomas Moore built enough of a lead in the home stretch to overcome a muddy wipeout with 40 meters to go in the 43rd Gene Mullin Invitational on Saturday at Furman. The rain-soaked win (in 16:28) gave him four individual titles for the season.

The Titans stepped to the line without two of their top-7 runners, but got great fill-in performances to take 5th in the 40 team field. For the Lady Titans, 5th in the field of 35 teams, Mackenzie Morse (29th in 20:55), one day shy of her 16th birthday, once again lead a solid team effort.

Harper Sigler added another fine day to his streak of improving perform-

ances, taking 21st in 17:17.

Dawson Frey maintained his spot in the middle of the Titan pack, contributing a 47th place finish (17:52). Andrew Cowick clocked 18:10 (63rd), and Jacob Ash had his first career top-five team finish, running 64th (18:12).

Austin Joost (109th in 18:49) and Wanya Newton (162nd in 19:34) wrapped up topseven scoring.

The Lady Titans’ Gabby Huff-Streiter toured the three-loop golf course layout in 21:21, good for 41st place. Hollis Brown, up late on race eve with her sideline cheering duties, made the most of a short night’s sleep, taking 59th in 21:48.

Kate Mattison added another strong race to her season resume, taking 60th (21:49). Sophie Brown col-

lected another top-five race with 74th in 22:12. Courtney Jones and Allie Dominicali rounded out top-seven places (94th in 22:33 and 116th in 23:06, respectively).

The JV girls, led by Anna Cobb (6th in 23:09) finished 4th (of 14). JV boys were 8th (of 20) as Daniel Smith set the pace (40th in 20:17). Peyton Coates, Komal Parikh, Amy Gayer, Rachel Sigler, Christina Vogt, and Maggie Morris contributed top-seven scores for the Lady Titans.

Jon Hobus, Mchael Shirley, Colin McCormick, Zac Cason, David Harris, and Nicholas claimed team topseven scores.

The Clarke-Oconee Area meet on October 20th is next for NOHS.

Contributed photo by Jimmy Cobb

Thomas Moore, pictured from a race earlier this month, won for the fourth time this season.

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Lady Spartans win area championship, school’s 199th area/region championship

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The volleyball team from Athens Academy captured the school’s 199th area/region championship in school history last Saturday. The Lady Spartans defeated Hebron Christian 2-0 in the semifinals and then swept Hebron Christian 3-0 in the championship match. The Lady Spartans improved to 34-2 overall. Ali Garrett was named tournament MVP. ME Eberhardt and McKenzie Ferguson were named to the all-tournament team. Head coach Jane Thomas was named coach of the year. Eberhardt was named area player of the year. Julia Harisay, Sydney Williams, Ali Garrett and Malia Busenitz were named to the all-area team. The Lady Spartans host Whitefield Academy at 6 p.m. today (October 15) in the first round of the Class A state tournament.

Lady Warriors win Area 8-AAA championship

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The Oconee County Lady Warriors captured the Area 8-AAA championship last Saturday with a pair of wins against Jefferson. The Lady Warriors won 25-17, 25-17 in the semifinals and defeated Jefferson again in the finals 3-2 (25-17, 22-25, 23-25, 25-18, 15-10). The Lady Warriors improved to 28-12 overall this season. Ansley McClain had 55 assists and five aces. Emily Boswell had 43 digs. Erin Brown had 15 kills. Rachel Blanton and Maggie Carlson both had 13 kills. Boswell, Carlson and McClain were named all-area first team. Rachel Blanton and Brittney Wenrich were named all-area second team. Erin Brown was named all-area honorable mention.

The Lady Warriors played South Atlanta in the first round of the Class AAA state tournament this week.

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Lady Titans finish second in Area 8-AAAA tournament

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Lady Warriors play several close games in Region 8-AAA tournament, finish runner-up

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The North Oconee Lady Titans earned a home match in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament for the first round with last Tuesday’s 25-8, 25-10 win over Stephens County and their 25-22, 25-8 win against North Hall on the first day of the Area 8-AAAA tournament. The win against North Hall put the Lady Titans in the finals against Buford, where they lost 20-25, 12-25, 14-25 to the Lady Wolves to finish runner-up in the area tournament. The Lady Titans hosted Redan High School earlier this week in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament. For photos of their wins against North Hall and Stephens County, see theoconeeleader.com.

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The Wolverines got the lead back to 17 points on the ensuing drive when Andrew Hayes capped a 10play, 66-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run to give the Wolverines a 24-7 lead with 1:18 left in the third. On the play before the touchdown run, Hightower had a 27-yard run on third-and-five and on the tackle, his facemask was grabbed and it set up firstand-goal from the 3. “It was huge. They had momentum but we were able to drive back down and make it a three-score game again,� Herron said. “We felt pretty comfortable up three scores in the second half. Our defense was playing well. When they scored and had some momentum, that was a big drive for us.�

Ginnel was able to recover a fumble on the ensuing kickoff at the Spartans 25. On the first play of the drive, a 25-yard touchdown pass from Grant Roland to

Hightower was negated because of a penalty. Five plays later, the Wolverines were in the end zone after a 9-yard run by Hudson, and Pringle’s PAT gave the Wolverines a 31-7 lead with 10:54 left in the game.

It didn’t stay that way for long. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Hightower got his second interception and returned it to end zone for a 38-7 lead following the PAT with 10:38 left. “I saw the quarterback watching the whole time.

When he came out I jumped the route and took it to the house,� Hightower said. “I was happy. Thank God. None of this would be possible without God. We give Him all the glory. “None of my plays would have been possible without my teammates,� Hightower added. “They helped make everything possible. On the punt they had perfect blocking. They had the wedge and I followed the wedge and took it as far as I could. The blockers opened up the line in front

of me. I am thankful for my team coming in clutch.�

Richardson connected with for a 13-yard touchdown pass with 7:51 left in the game for their final score.

Hudson had a 35-yard touchdown run with 7:26 left in the game for the Wolverines’ final score.

Hudson had 191 yards rushing on 16 carries and three touchdowns. Hayes had 12 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown. Overall, the Wolverines had 396 yards rushing.

Hightower had seven tackles, two interceptions and had a hand in the Wolverines’ first four scores of the game.

The Spartans had 353 yards of offense. Richardson was 19-for-34 with 261 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. “Any time you turn the ball over against a good football team, it is going to cause trouble,� Alexander said. “We did some good things.

What I was most proud of was our kids kept fighting.

There is no quit in them. We played a good football team.�

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For the second straight year, the Oconee County Lady Warriors finished second in the Region 8-AAA softball tournament. The Lady Warriors entered the tournament as the No.2 seed and already qualified for the state tournament. They opened last Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to East Jackson in eight innings but rebounded later in the day to defeat Jefferson 3-2 thanks to a two-run double by Maura Grace Dickens in the bottom of the seventh inning while trailing 2-1. In the next game last Thursday, the Lady Warriors defeated East Jackson 2-0 to earn at least second and played Morgan County in the finals. Needing two wins against Morgan County to win the region title, the Lady Warriors led the first game 2-1 with a pair of runs in the top of the sixth inning, but Morgan County tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth and won 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh, giving the Lady Warriors second place.

The Lady Warriors were scheduled to host Pepperell in a doubleheader earlier this week in the first round of the state tournament and a third game if necessary scheduled for today (October 15) at 5 p.m.

Lady Titans qualify for Class AAAA state tournament

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It took several days to complete but when it was over, the North Oconee Lady Titans punched their ticket to the Class AAAA state softball tournament. The series with Stephens County began October 1 but was postponed with game one of the best of three series in the fourth inning and scoreless. It was then postponed another day because of weather. When the first round of the region tournament finally began, the Lady Titans lost 4-3 in game one but stayed alive with a 4-2 win in game two.

In game three last Wednesday, the Lady Titans won 5-3 to qualify for state. The Lady Titans lost in the next round to Buford in two games 6-3 and 5-4.

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Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Merial, a division of Sanofi, is a world-leading animal health company that is on the cutting edge of product development and innovation, providing millions of doses worldwide annually to keep livestock and pets healthy.

Merial provides a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals.

We are a forward-looking company with a proven track record, producing pharmaceutical products and vaccines for livestock, pets and wildlife (including endangered species).

We are on the cutting edge of product development and innovation, providing millions of doses worldwide annually to keep livestock and pets healthy.

Sanofi, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs.

Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme.

Major Responsibilities: • Management of our CMMS system (MP2) • Supervision of third party parts supplier(s), parts forecasting, and inventory control • Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities between operations, maintenance, and contract personnel.

• Maintain and publish maintenance schedule according to priority and resource availability.

• Arrange for and schedule contract support as needed to complete corrective and preventative tasks.

• Orchestrate scheduling meetings for operations and maintenance resource coordination.

• Reschedule maintenance activities as needed.

• Work with crafts, production and/or clients to ensure schedule adherence.

• Participate on Operations project teams.

• Develop and maintain business processes related to job function.

• Demonstrate a visible & tangible commitment to HSE, Lean Principles, and the Merial Values in all work related activities

Knowledge and Skills: • High School Diploma or equivalent • 8-10 years of experience in a Manufacturing Maintenance Operation • Communicate Effectively • Problem Solving/Decision Making • Knowledge of Processes, Systems, and Resources • Project Management • Computer literacy

Please apply online at www.merial.us/careers

Merial Limited and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR NEEDED

Quail International, Inc. has an opening for a Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

This person is responsible for the proper operation of all plant equipment and facilities, including slaughtering, processing, packaging and all plant buildings and grounds.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must have a minimum of ten years industrial maintenance experience, preferably in poultry processing Supervisory or management maintenance experience Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues and reading schematics Basic metal fabrication skills, be able to use welding and cutting tools Must have excellent written and oral communication Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays if necessary

Qualified applicants may send a resume to HR@plantationquail.com or apply in person between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday at:

Quail International, Inc. 1940 Highway 15 South Greensboro, GA 30642

No phone calls please!

Quail International is a proud Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/ INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Benson’s Old Home Kitchens Bakery, in Bogart, has an employment opportunity available for a Maintenance Mechanic/Industrial Electrician. Applicants MUST have industrial maintenance experience in conveyor belt systems, packing/packaging machines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical.

Experience in a food production environment a plus. Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Plant Maintenance and should have experience in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical, and PLC controls. Applicants must be available to work any days Sunday through Saturday any shift. Pays $18.00-$19.50/hr., based on experience plus benefit package which includes company paid employee medical/life insurance, optional dental and vision insurance and 401-k retirement program.

Qualified candidates may apply in person at 134 Elder St., Bogart, GA 30622, on line at www.bensonsbakery.com or e-mail resumes to employment@bensonsbakery.com. EOE. Accounting / Finanance/Insurance

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Strong communication skills and strong computer skills are essential.

Please submit resumes to sgarrett@rolloffsystems.com

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PruittHealth Hospice’s continued growth has created new nursing opportunities in Athens and surrounding areas.

As a premier healthcare organization, PruittHealth Hospice offers Nurses a positive work environment, stability, growth, and the support of a caring and highly competent management staff.

Hospice experience preferred.

Current GA RN license required.

Our team members enjoy great rates, flexible schedules, a top-tier benefits package including health and life insurance, STD/LTD, pension and retirement plans. Embark on an exciting new career path with a growing leader in healthcare. Join Us! For consideration, please email your resume to: aedwards@pruitthealth.com Discover even more career opportunities online at: www.pruitthealth.com Equal Opportunity Employer Northridge Medical Center IMMEDIATE openings available for the following positions REGISTERED NURSES – Full-time All Shifts

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST – Full-time

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We offer competitive salaries, PTO, 401(k), Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits!

To learn more, please email your resume to: jjones@northridgemc.org or tkubasta@northridgemc.org

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McLane Company, Inc, a $44 billion supply chain services leader, is seeking qualified Class A Drivers to become a part of our valued team.

Do you have what it takes to join our team?

Must be at least 21 years of age, have HS diploma or GED, CDL Class A license, two years or 50,000 miles tractor trailer driving experience, exceptional customer service skills.

This position involves accurate and timely delivery of merchandise to various customer locations in GA, SC, NC, and TN, including convenience stores, drug stores, mass merchants, and others. McLane Drivers “fingerprint” all freight and use the latest technology including PeopleNet, DriveCam, and DDH scanning. Home daily and most weekends.

We offer outstanding pay and excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage beginning first day of employment, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, holiday, sick leave, and 401(k).

$4000 sign on bonus for qualified drivers

A job fair will be held on Saturday October 24, 2015 from 8:00AM – 12:00 noon at McLane Southeast, 300 Hwy 29 N @ Athena Drive, Athens, GA 30601. Or apply in person M-F 8AM – 4PM, or on line at www.mclaneco.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V Weaver Distributors Inc Automotive Parts and Service Person Must have aftermarket or service writer experience.

Warehouse Help also needed Vacation, Insurance and Retirement IRA. Monday thru Friday 8 to 5.

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

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The Classic Center Engineering Assistant

General Description: The Engineering Assistant will directly assist the Engineering team with maintaining The Classic Center.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to: painting, drywall repair, general light duty facility maintenance, inventory coordination, trade show electrical installation, preventative maintenance, ice rink installation and maintenance, contracted service coordination, telephone systems, internet connectivity and lighting.

This position is located at The Classic Center offices located at 300 N. Thomas Street in Athens, Georgia.

This is a part-time position (30 hrs/wk).

Qualifications: High school degree or equivalent required, College preferred. At least two years of general light duty repair and maintenance experience is required. Successful candidate will be energetic, organized, and a self-starter.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Engineering Office, Attention: Engineering Assistant Position, at Engineeringjobs@ClassicCenter.com.

No phone calls please.

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Now accepting applications for the following:

Guest Service Manager-Exp. Front Desk mgt and MOD; scheduling; payroll; interviewing, training, Microsoft office/hotel mgt systems; supervisory skills and attention to detail.

Required: 2 years’ mgt exp. in hospitality/guest services.

Maintenance/Engineer Manager: Exp. in all areas of engineering and building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration.

Required: 2 years vocational/technical school or comparable work experience.

Competitive salary and benefits package which include company paid employee health insurance/life insurance, options for dental and vision insurance and 401-k retirement plan. tracy.biga@hi-athens.com or www.hi-athens.com EEOC/Drug Free Work Environment.

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Huge Rental Community seeking 5 ½ day/wk Maint Tech. Clean MVR & criminal background.

Good working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general rental unit repairs.

HVAC Certification a plus.

Apply Hallmark Mobile Home Park.

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CDL A DRIVER JOB FAIR October 24th 8 AM-Noon 300 Hwy 29 North Athens, GA 30603

Benefits Include: 4,000 Sign-On Bonus Medical Benefits on Day 1 401k w/Company Match Average Salary Over $70,000 Regional Routes with More Home Time Paid Vacations and Holidays

For More information: call Steve Parks at 706-549-4520 Driveformclane.com

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Minimum requirements: Childcare experience required, CDA minimum preferred, Energetic, Team Player who is passionate about children Great benefits and work environment.

Apply onsite, download app at www.krk23ga.com, or call 706-546-9400 for info.

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The Classic Center Marketing Project Coordinator

General Description: The Marketing Project Coordinator will execute the overall marketing and strategic planning programs for The Classic Center, and assist with all corporate communications.

Position will facilitate client development through marketing and client services programs. The position reports directly to the Director of Cultural Foundation & Marketing.

This position is located at The Classic Center offices located at 300 N. Thomas Street in Athens, Georgia.

This is a full-time exempt level position.

Qualifications: College degree required in Marketing, Business or Communication. One to three years’ experience in marketing and/or project management. Must be a self-starter and highly organized. Requires good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications. Candidates should have a basic understanding of design applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Human Resources Office, Attention: Marketing Project Coordinator Position, at HROffice@ClassicCenter.com.

No phone calls please.

NOW HIRING: SALES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONCIERGE GREETER

* N o P re v i o u s a u t o m o t i ve s a l e s e x p e r i ence necessary *Great Benefits including life, health insurance & 401 K plan *Paid Training Period *Representing Athens oldest & well known automotive dealership, with world class products.

Must be 21 years old and have a valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Background check, Drug Testing, and 3 year Motor Vehicle Record will be required.

Are you eager to learn, customer service focused & a self-starter?

Apply today!

Email your resume to: shess@heywardallen.net HEYWARD ALLEN MOTOR COMPANY

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