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75 cents JANUARY 27, 2012 Weekend Meth lab bust near Alto nets eight arrests By JONATHAN ARENA Eight people were ar- rested when the Mountain Judicial Circuit Narcotics Criminal Investigation and Suppression team served a search warrant at a residence off Yonah Post Road early Wednesday morning, fi nding compo- FRANKUM GOOLSBY LAMBERT nents for cooking metham- phetamines. “We’ve had information on these suspects, and we sort of spent a good bit of time piecing it all togeth- er,” said Herman “Ros- coe” Cronic, deputy com- mander for the Mountain NCIS team. “It resulted in a search warrant be- ing issued, and we served MEDLOCK B. REECE J. REECE the search warrant prob- ably about 2 o’clock in the around the morning.” house and “We’ve been looking at inside the [this residence] for a while, house,” he said. He probably the last two or JONATHAN ARENA/Staff three weeks,” said Kyle added the Bryant, commander of the team found The Mountain Judicial Circuit NCIS team raided this residence on Pless Road, just north of the Hall County NCIS team. “everything line, early Wednesday morning and found components for cooking methamphetamines. The NCIS team removed Cronic said his team you need to the meth components, displayed on plastic outside the house, and cooking equipment from the residence for found a substantial amount make meth- of components for mak- amphet- J. REESE THOMAS cleanup and disposal. Eight people were taken into custody from the residence. ing methamphetamines amines. And were arrest- Those arrested included Kristi Michelle Medlock, Thomas, 24, of Cornelia. at the residence on Pless of course we found some ed at the residence, several Rebecca Ann Frankum, 25, of Lavonia; Billy Mi- All eight individuals Road, just north of the Hall fi nished product, so there’s of whom had prior crimi- 20, of Turnerville; Har- chael Reece, 40, of Alto; are charged with criminal County line. really no doubt what’s go- nal records and at least rison Matthew Goolsby, James Michael Reece, 20, conspiracy to manufacture “We’ve got components ing on here.” three of whom lived at the 31, of Alto; Elias Becerra of Alto; Joyce Dale Reese, pretty much everywhere Cronic said eight people residence. Lambert, 28, of Eatonton; 39, of Alto; and Jesse Kyle See METH, Page 2A Brock pleads guilty in beating death
By DONALD FRASER Brock was arrested in Jack- “If he [Norris] had sur- son County. vived, he would be facing Accused murderer Cody Matthew Brock’s guilty plea came felony [exploitation of a child Brock, 22, of Gainesville, pleaded during a Jan. 26 Superior and/or molestation] charg- guilty Thursday to voluntary man- Court arraignment presided es,” Staples told the court. slaughter and agreed to accept a 20- over by Judge Chan Caudell. The physical relationship year maximum sentence. Assistant District At- also included an encounter Initial aggravated assault charg- torney Eddie Staples, while the day Norris was blud- es were upgraded to murder after presenting facts of the case, geoned, Staples said. Brock’s victim, Wade Norris of termed it “a rather gruesome Prosecutors take into con- Demorest, died. Brock hit Norris scene,” when Habersham BROCK sideration the mental state six to eight times on the head with County Sheriff’s Offi ce depu- of all victims of sexual abuse a roofi ng hammer Nov. 10, 2011. He ties arrived. when they evaluate cases, Staples died a month later, Dec. 12, at Atlan- Other facts provided by Staples said. In the Brock case, Staples said, ta Medical Center. included Brock and Norris had had there was potential post traumatic Brock’s brother turned him in to a long-time physical relationship, JONATHAN ARENA/Staff police after he heard of the incident. including when Brock was a minor. See GUILTY, Page 2A Albert Walton, assistant chief at Baldwin Fire Department, inspects a truck that collided with another big rig on Crane Mill Road Jan. 25. The driver, Philip Lee Church of Clarkesville, suf- fered a broken leg and other injuries. Fairview Elementary rallies for Austin Sprayberry
By CHRISTINA SANTEE we’ve never had a hometown hero, he [Sprayberry] was diagnosed, we One injured Jan. 25 when but we still collected money for that decided we wanted to recognize him Imagine your typical teenage [chosen] organization. This year it boy. was a no-brainer. In October, when See SPRAYBERRY, Page 2A What comes to mind? Is two tractor-trailers collide he an athlete? An aspiring musician? A video-game fanatic? How would you de- By JONATHAN ARENA him to Habersham Medical scribe him? Is he carefree, Center, where he was treat- lively…rebellious? A Clarkesville man was ed and later released with Chances are “cancer pa- injured Wednesday when a broken left leg and other tient” isn’t on your list. his tractor-trailer hit a log- minor injuries, according to High school junior Aus- ging truck on Crane Mill Johnson. tin Sprayberry, diagnosed Road. He was later released The other driver, Antho- Oct. 7, 2011, with acute lym- from the hospital with non- ny Mark Hill, 39, of Royston, phoblastic leukemia (ALL) life-threatening injuries. will be charged with failure at the age of 16, has never let According to Sgt. Chad to yield as a result of the inci- the disease defi ne him. Johnson of the Georgia State dent. Hill was unhurt in the Even in the midst of weak- Patrol, Philip Lee Church, collision; his 2006 Freight- ness, Sprayberry continues 65, was hauling a load of liner logging truck, owned to live life with the support scrap metal for Bobby’s by D&S Logging out of Com- and prayers of his family, Recycling in his 1989 Ken- merce, sustained some dam- friends and community. worth truck at about 10 a.m. age to the trailer. This was proven true Jan. 25, when another truck Johnson said the angle of Wednesday afternoon when pulled out in front of him in the logging truck as it pulled the Habersham Central High a curve on Crane Mill Road. out into the road meant the School Band of Blue, Fair- “The logging truck en- impact ended up less severe view Elementary School stu- tered on Crane Mill Road than a straight 90-degree T- dent body, teaching staff and and traveled east, but failed bone collision would have family members gathered in to yield to the oncoming ve- been. “The logging truck the FES gym for a pep rally hicle driven by Mr. Church,” had already angled when it in honor of the now 17-year- Johnson said. “Mr. Church’s came out, so when they im- old HCHS student. vehicle struck the right side pacted it wasn’t a 90-degree “We have always partici- CHRISTINA SANTEE/Staff of the logging truck.” angle,” Johnson said. pated with Pennies for Pa- At a Wednesday afternoon pep rally at Fairview Elementary School held in honor of Austin The impact severely dam- The accident occurred in tients for years and every aged the front of Church’s a downhill, left-hand curve; year our student council de- Sprayberry, a Habersham Central High School junior who was diagnosed with leukemia in October truck and trapped him in- skid marks indicate Church cides on a charity that they 2011, Sprayberry, shown with his family, is given a T-shirt and after, a new baton. Sprayberry hopes side the cab. Rescue per- applied brakes but was un- want to donate the money to return to HCHS for his senior year as well as to the band as head drum major. Shown, from left, sonnel extracted him from able to stop his vehicle in to,” Holly McShane, counsel- the vehicle and transported time, Johnson said. or at FES, said. “In the past are Lexie Sprayberry, sister; Greg Sprayberry, father; Austin; and Lisa Sprayberry, mother.
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FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 1 11/26/12/26/12 4:31:384:31:38 PMPM 2A The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 Meth Guilty Political From Page 1A From Page 1A methamphetamines, with stress disorder stemming other charges pending, ac- from his being sexually forum set cording to the Habersham abused as a minor. County Sheriff’s Offi ce Re- Brock told Caudell he cords Department. had received mental health Feb. 28 for A Georgia Bureau of treatment previously at Investigation-certifi ed lab Valdosta State Prison and technician helped with the Georgia State Prison. He disassembly and removal was also currently on medi- mayor’s race cation, but it did not impair of the highly volatile meth- The Cornelia Hospitali- his decision-making pro- cooking components. ty & Tourism Board, along cesses, Brock told Caudell. The cooking process with the Cornelia Down- In answering questions produces very toxic by- town Development Author- related to his guilty plea, products which must be ity, will host a political Brock told Caudell he has handled carefully and can forum at the Community “real bad fl ashbacks. They be expensive to dispose of House starting at 6 p.m., seem to be getting worse safely. Tuesday, Feb. 28. and worse. It seems like it “Anywhere from $1,000 Candidates for mayor happens every day.” to $5,000, it would come of Cornelia – J.C. Irby, Au- Still, Brock told Caudell, somewhere in between drey Davenport and Ernest the fl ashbacks did not in- there,” said Bryant on the Garrett – have been invited terfere with his ability to cost of cleanup for a larger- to participate. understand the sentencing scale operation such as the A special election is set procedure. “I think I’ve got one in question. for March 6. full control of my mind,” The HCSO assisted in The forum will be mod- Brock said. “I know what I the arrests. Baldwin po- erated by WCON and The did was wrong.” lice offi cer Bill Williams Northeast Georgian. It will Brock was sentenced to assisted in transporting CHRISTINA SANTEE/Staff be broadcast live on WCON 20 years, with 15 years to some of the suspects, and FM 107.7, AM 1450, or on be served. An aggravated Cornelia police offi cer CHICK-FIL-A BREAKS GROUND the web at wconfm.com. assault charge was merged Stephanie Smith also as- Plans for construction of the new Chick-fi l-A restaurant, located at 330 Furniture Plaza and Send questions in advance with the voluntary man- sisted in transporting the Chase Road in front of the Walmart Supercenter, are under way following two weeks of unantici- to newsroom@wconfm. female suspects. slaughter charge. pated delay. Preparations were previously scheduled to start Jan. 9, but came to a halt following com or anesmith@the- northeastgeorgian.com. inclement weather. Public meetings scheduled The following public meetings are scheduled be- Sprayberry From Page 1A tween Jan. 27-Feb. 3. in the process. We decided “I wasn’t expecting it. I’ve with maybe one ‘B,’ but For now, the kindness a pep rally would really never had to go to the hospi- now I’m a mostly-‘B’ stu- and prayers passed on by Demorest City Council get everyone motivated tal. I’ve always been a very, dent with maybe one ‘A.’” friends and community 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Demorest Municipal and show Austin how deep very healthy person.” Despite the disease, he members will play a vital Building, Ivy Street. (work session) his connections are to the Parents Greg and Lisa has managed to remain role in the young man’s re- community.” Sprayberry were equally relatively healthy through covery. Audience members crushed. treatment, a time when he “Lots and lots and lots of Habersham County Industrial laughed as several FES “I was totally devas- is most susceptible to com- prayer,” Lisa Sprayberry Development Authority teachers and students en- tated,” Greg Sprayberry mon colds and illnesses. said. “Everybody I see says, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the boardroom of gaged in friendly competi- said. “You have children In his free time, he en- ‘I’m praying for you,’ and I Habersham Medical Center. tion and game-playing, one and you want to keep them joys chatting with friends know that’s what’s keeping of which required teachers safe from harm and dan- on Facebook, playing us going. We try and spend to wrap his or her student gers as best you can. You games on his XBOX and as much time as we can to- in toilet paper as quickly work hard as a parent, but hanging out with his girl- gether as a family.” as possible. leukemia isn’t something friend. If he remains healthy, And as a surprise ges- that you can catch. It’s just Though most would con- he plans on returning to The Northeast Georgian ture in honor of Austin, something that’s there. sider a cancer diagnosis HCHS for his senior year second-grade teacher You want to take it away devastating, there’s hope and to the band as head Legal organ of Habersham County Leslie Turk allowed her from them. That’s my big- in this case. drum major. Following daughter, Kensie, to cut gest thing. All I wanted to “Of the [different] leuke- graduation, he said after Published twice weekly (Wednesdays and Fridays) off her ponytail in support do is take his pain away. mias, it’s one of the best,” having leukemia, he hopes 2440 Old Athens Highway, Cornelia, GA 30531 of Locks of Love, a public, “A bump and a scratch Lisa Sprayberry said. “It’s to go to school to enter the USPS 395440 non-profi t organization and a little boo-boo – you the most curable.” medical fi eld and one day, that provides hairpieces to can take care of them and Following three-and-a- become a leukemia doctor. Alan NeSmith, Publisher fi nancially disadvantaged get [your child] to smile half years of treatment at “I thought about going to [email protected] children in the United again,” he said. “But a most, Austin Sprayberry (The University of) Georgia States and Canada under sickness like leukemia, all said he “will be completely for my prerequisites and Periodicals postage paid at Cornelia, Ga. age 21 suffering from long- you can really do is just be cured” of his disease. Until then either staying there POSTMASTER: Send address changes to term medical hair loss there for them, love them then, he will continue the and [enrolling in] their The Northeast Georgian, P.O. Box 1555, Cornelia, GA 30531 from any diagnosis. and give them everything fi ght as best he can. medical classes or maybe “I have been growing that they need. It was dev- “I think the kind of peo- going to a bigger school,” my hair out for four years astating having to see him ple in our community are Austin Sprayberry said. “I Subscriptions: and this is the second time go through all the treat- the kind of people that care don’t know what the future Habersham, Banks, White, Stephens counties...... 52 weeks $30.00 I have done this and the ments and knowing there about one another,” Lisa has in store for me, but all Other Georgia counties...... 52 weeks $40.00 perfect opportunity for me are still more to come.” Sprayberry said. “I think I can continue to do is hope they genuinely care and for the best.” Outside Georgia...... 52 weeks $50.00 to tell others about this,” Since leukemia isn’t a Turk said. “Every single hereditary disease, physi- when something like this FES is hoping to raise Includes Georgia Sales Tax person in this room can do cians have been unable to happens, they just come $2,500 to go toward cancer Single copies are sold at nearly 100 locations. Newspaper rack copies – 75¢ includes GA sales tax it. I’m getting my hair cut determine its origin, Aus- together and bond. Even research. Newspaper dealer copies – 75¢ does not include GA sales tax off today in honor of Aus- tin Sprayberry said. today, there were parents All proceeds will benefi t Contact: tin.” “You blame yourself,” here of children I taught the Leukemia and Lympho- The young man, sur- Lisa Sprayberry said. “You years ago just saying to me, ma Society. [email protected] rounded by his family, start looking at yourself ‘Anything we can do, please For more information Hours: Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. spoke candidly about his and thinking, ‘What did we just let us know,’ and ‘Pick or to make a donation, con- illness, as he savored the do wrong?’ and wondering up the phone and call us if tact McShane at Fairview Contacting Us: positive energy from the what he was exposed to.” you need anything.’ It’s in- Elementary School at 706- uplifting event at his for- Before the diagnosis, credible, just incredible.” 778-2030. Telephone: 706-778-4215 Fax: 706-778-4114 mer elementary school. treatments and precau- Mail: Post Offi ce Box 1555 A consistently healthy tions, the teen enjoyed 2440 Old Athens Highway child, he was rarely ever school, hanging out with Cornelia, GA 30531 sick. It wasn’t until after he friends and staying active visited his doctor’s offi ce in the marching band. abersham Email: for persisting back pain “Before I was diagnosed, HAssistedRetreat Living Homes Newsroom: that he realized his famil- I was getting to the point E. Lane Gresham, managing editor: [email protected] iar day-to-day lifestyle was where I wasn’t around Treva Bennett, copy editor: [email protected] a thing of the past. the house much,” he said. Donald Fraser, senior staff writer: [email protected] “I came [home] from “I was going out with my 24-hour care for the elderly. Jonathan Arena, staff writer: [email protected] band practice one day with friends for band and stuff Three balanced meals, Christina Santee, staff writer: [email protected] a horrible backache, and and after [my diagnosis], laundry service, and when I got home, I slept I realized just how much Sports: assistance with medicines Anderson Village from four o’clock ‘til the family really matters to Mark Turner, sports editor: [email protected] are just a few of the Shopping Center next morning,” he said. me. They’re always there many benefi ts offered “I stayed home that day for me.” 232 Anderson Circle Advertising: under one rate. Bernadette Mastracchio, advertising representative: and the pain kept getting As he fi nishes his junior Alto, GA 30510 worse. 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FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 2 11/26/12/26/12 4:40:384:40:38 PMPM Friday, January 27, 2012 The Northeast Georgian 3A BOE closes session to discuss superintendent candidates
By KIMBERLY BROWN want to proceed, it will involve review applicant packages. row our field, if we put a waiver names. identification of specific appli- Addis said there is “an ex- in there saying we’ll be sharing According to DeMore, the BOE Even though the search for a cants.” pectation of confidentiality” for the names,” said board Chair- will accept applications through new Habersham County school One member of the public, applicants, until finalists have man Trent DeMore. “A lot of peo- Jan. 31. superintendent was discussed in Dale Latty, attended the meeting. been chosen. ple would say, ‘I’m not sure I want In other personnel actions, closed session during Tuesday’s He asked the board to consider “The Georgia statute requires to apply there.’ They’re in great the board approved the transfer called Habersham County Board “engaging the community” in and specifies that the board will jobs in other places, and as soon of James Skinner from substi- of Education meeting, there was the selection process. provide a public notice for up as something leaks, they say they tute custodian at Habersham no discussion in open session “My interest in the superin- to three finalists for a 14-day want to withdraw. That’s just hu- Central High School to full time and no decisions were made. tendent process of hire is intend- period,” Addis said. “During man nature. We’re all apprehen- custodian at HCHS and Loren The board has contracted with ed to be completely construc- that time, all the documents the sive about certain things.” Adams from seventh-grade sci- Pioneer RESA (Regional Educa- tive,” he said. “I believe we’ve got board receives relative to those “It may limit the field, but it ence teacher at Hilliard A. Wil- tional Service Agency) to lead a tremendous amount of talent individuals’ applications are be might be in the better interest of banks Middle School to science the search for a superintendent. in this community that could be made public, minus any redac- the community,” Latty said. teacher at HCHS. The board also In requesting the board go engaged in a process, not to dis- tive information like [Social Se- The board has placed a su- accepted Sarah Beth Fede as spe- into executive session, Dr. Sandy locate your responsibility, but to curity numbers].” perintendent survey online, at cial education paraprofessional Addis of Pioneer RESA said, “We seriously add depth and capacity, Latty asked if applicants could habershamschools.com, but De- at HCHS and Faith Ritchey as have a good number of applica- and even buy-in to the process.” sign a waiver during the process of More said even the survey re- temporary special education tions in hand. I’ve summarized Latty asked the board if it is a application so a community panel sults couldn’t be shared with a paraprofessional at Cornelia El- those. To go forward with that legal option for community mem- could review the applications. community panel because some ementary School and Fairview and with discussion of how you bers, or a community panel, to “I think it would really nar- of the surveys mention specific Elementary School. School board members hear update on proposed five-year facilities plan
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LANE GRESHAM five-year period.” lation at the time the plan cutting those budgets, and facilities. for approval, then on to the The system is not re- is submitted is below 200, the expense of housing “The gym [at Habersham Georgia State Board of Ed- A look at the proposed quired to make application buildings will not be eli- students and the fact you Ninth Grade Academy] has ucation. five-year facilities plan for any of the projects that gible for any money from are not all receiving full some needs,” Fields said. “Everything goes to the for Habersham County end up on the list, he said. state. funding for teachers and Gyms, because they are state legislature next year Schools raises questions “That [dollar amount As of Jan. 24, student principals, it is going to be used for physical educa- for final approval,” Fields about allocation of class- assigned] is not real money count at Woodville is 215 increasingly more difficult tion classes, are eligible said. room space and the poten- until you make application and 185 at Hazel Grove. to maintain community for state funds but other In other business, the tial viability of the system’s for that money,” he said. “The main buildings, schools,” Fields said. athletic facilities don’t BOE: oldest and smallest elemen- Typical items include the core areas, were built Across the state, schools qualify, he said. • Heard an update from tary schools. roof replacements, HVAC in 1955. They’ve got a lot are “making hard, unpopu- “It [any repairs or reno- Personnel Director Angela In a Jan. 19 called meet- replacements, replacement of years on them,” Fields lar decisions,” he said. vations to athletic facili- Robinson on the system ing, Habersham County of floor coverings, ceiling said. “There are some later “I am not advocating ties] is a local expense,” calendar. Board of Education mem- tiles and lighting. additions for those build- you close any schools,” Fields said. “The state A committee, with rep- bers heard an update from In addition to repairs ings that have been added Fields said. “[But] if you doesn’t fund extracurricu- resentatives from each Pioneer Regional Educa- and renovations, some of over the years, but there have surplus classrooms, lar [facilities].” school, has narrowed the tional Services Agency the principals said they are some core areas they the state will not provide Williams said the sys- calendar from 10 to four consultant Doug Fields. need more space, he said. are experiencing needs money for any classrooms. tem had high participa- drafts. Barrett asked Rob- Fields, who is working “Right now, based on because of size, lay-out, be- [You need to] reduce the tion in student athletic inson to seek parent and with Maintenance Direc- your FTE [full time equiv- cause the fact the building number of classrooms you programs. “There’s 1,000 community input through tor Denise Gunn and Inter- alent student count], and is a 1955 building.” have.” or 2,000 [who play sports], the school councils. im Superintendent Larry the existing structures you Fields said if the popu- The goal of the plan is that’s a lot of kids,” Wil- • Signed off on a $20,000 Hill, said the plan would have – elementary class- lation is below 200, the to determine how to house liams said. “If you didn’t grant application to con- be ready for submission rooms – you have about expense for any repairs system students overall, have that [sports], they’d tinue funding the Sources to the facilities division of 30 surplus classrooms,” would be funded locally. Fields said. be gone [dropped out of of Strength suicide preven- the Georgia Department of Fields said. BOE member Gilbert “Your decision as a school].” tion program at Habersham Education by March 15. He said, in reality, there Barrett pointed out the board and as a superinten- After the plan is submit- Central High School. The plan, required by aren’t 30 empty elementary importance of community dent is how will we house ted to the facilities depart- • Tabled a decision on a the state, includes assess- classrooms in the system, schools. those [students] based on ment at the GDOE, it comes quest to increase the base ment of the system’s build- but said where there is ex- “We’ve built schools, what our needs are,” he back to the Habersham salary for school nutrition ings for the projected time tra space, principals are us- we’ve taken population said. County Board of Education managers. frame. A dollar amount is ing it in a productive way. loads off those schools, Middle school and high attached to each recom- Also, pre-k classrooms are they are very much a part school facilities are in good mendation on the plan, not recognized by the state of a community. Other shape, but there would be For all your brake needs Fields said. for planning purposes. boards have learned those future space constraints at “We’ve visited each one At Hazel Grove and communities love those Wilbanks Middle School. Call CAP’N AUTO of your schools, checked Woodville elementary schools,” Barrett said. At “You are experiencing all the inventory, looked at schools, student population Hazel Grove, Barrett said growth in that area,” he T CAP’N AUTO SERVICE P needs, interviewed princi- will determine whether the the BOE couldn’t expand said. “The other two mid- 122 Ellison St., Clarkesville, GA 30523 pals,” Fields said. “What schools will be eligible for because the school is “land- dle schools are OK.” I A it does do – that facilities future state funding. locked.” BOE member Rick Wil- R (706) 754-6283 plan - it determines the Funded needs are based He said there was room liams wanted to know if Complete Auto Service Wrecker Service R amount of entitlement the on a minimum population to expand at Woodville. the state funded repairs E Modern Equipment Experienced Mechanics T school system earns for the of 200 students. 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Come in Today! KIMBERLY BROWN/Special Vonda Brown, Northeast Georgia Mountains March of Dimes chairperson, left, stands with this year’s ambassador family, Kristy, Nathan and Kylie Lynn Taylor, and Wendy Wyatt, March of Dimes community director, during the 2012 Northeast Georgia Mountains March of Dimes campaign kickoff held Tuesday We have a comfortable seat just waiting for you! at Hawg Wild BBQ. The March of Dimes March for Babies will be held Friday, May 4, in Pitts Park. W March of Dimes kicks off 2012 campaign By KIMBERLY BROWN been raised “to give babies with my mother when the Historic Downtown Clarkesville a healthy start.” mothers got out and col- Woods3INCE &52.)452% ).# www.WoodsFurnitureInc.com “One in eight” is a sta- One of those babies is lected dimes. Now I under- tistic that can mean sev- Kylie Lynn Taylor. She and stand what that was about. eral things. One in eight her parents, Nathan and I would have had another water bottles are recycled. Kristy Taylor of Mt. Airy, brother if what we know There is a one in eight are the 2012 Northeast now was available back in probability of having three Georgia Mountains March the early ‘60s.” children of the same gen- of Dimes ambassador fam- “When we have a sick der. And one in eight ba- ily. baby, to see an ambulance bies are born premature, Born Aug. 6, 2011, seven drive up and to see that it Visit us at said Vonda Brown, North- weeks before she was due, was purchased by a grant %XTEN east Georgia Mountains Kylie Lynn only weighed 4 from the March of Dimes, 631 Irvin St., Cornelia (OURS DED March of Dimes 2012 chair- pounds 5 ounces. She was it’s always a great remind- 3TA born when her mother, er about what the March of R man, during the March of 706-776-2181 *AN T TING Dimes campaign kickoff, Kristy, was diagnosed with Dimes does,” Hatchett con- H held Tuesday at Hawg Wild preeclampsia. Kylie Lynn tinued. He said a new focus (OURS BBQ in Clarkesville. spent 10 days in the neo- of the March of Dimes is to ues. “When most people natal intensive care unit, prevent deliveries before Mon., T Kristy Taylor said. 39 weeks. ,UNCH $INNER 8 think about March of (OURS (OURS . 4:30- Dimes, they think of two After her release from “That’s a big deal,” he & Wed things,” Brown said. “They the hospital, Kylie Lynn said. “Convenience deliv- -ON 7ED think of birth defects and had a brief bout with fluid eries are not a good idea.” 4HURS on her heart, Taylor said. Brown said she expects they think of premature &RI babies. While these are is- “But ever since then, more than 30 teams to par- sues the March of Dimes everything has been com- ticipate in the Northeast 3AT continues to fight, we also pletely clear,” she said. Georgia march this year, 3UN #LOSED #LOSED need to be aware the March “She’s just a complete mess with a goal of $22,500 to be of Dimes has brought about now. She’s up to 12 pounds, raised. She said $5,300 of many other developments, 14 ounces, and she’s getting that has already been do- such as polio vaccines, ed- mobile.” nated. ucation for pregnant moth- Dr. Tommy Hatchett of The March for Babies &2%% ers, blood tests to check for Habersham OB/GYN, who will be held Friday, May "RING IN THIS COUPON TO RECEIVE disorders. And the list goes will sponsor a walk team 4, at Pitts Park in Clarkes- &2%% DRINK WITH PURCHASE OF A MEAL on.” this year, told the group, ville. Registration begins DURING OUR NEW EXTENDED HOURS Brown said, since the “From the start, we’ve been at 5:30 p.m. and the march %XPIRATION
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FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 3 11/26/12/26/12 4:28:194:28:19 PMPM Viewpoints The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 4A Local campaigns on the move
obilizing and educating Habersham County residents is the interwoven Mtheme for two local campaigns. Habersham County Relay for Life launched Jan. 19. The community event, set for June 8, is a chance for those facing a cancer diagnosis or who have dealt with a loved one battling the disease, to celebrate survival and to Our opinion honor those lost. A $95,000 fund-raising goal is set. Locally, teams form and raise money, then participate in the overnight event held at the Habersham County Fairgrounds. “We encourage everyone – survivors and friends and family of survivors – to show their support by getting as involved as possible,” said Jane Tilley, volunteer. Focusing on the tiniest among us, March of Dimes’ March for Babies is set for a 6:30 p.m., May 4, step off at Sam Pitts Park in Clarkes- ville. An offi cial start to this initiative took place Jan. 24. Teams form to walk in support of decreas- ing premature births by increasing awareness PETA request ‘udderly’ ridiculous about healthy pregnancies. Vonda Brown, Northeast Georgia Moun- ou scream. I scream. Where do I’m no cat kicker a breath of fresh air. Final- tains March of Dimes 2012 chairman, said We all scream for ice people even come myself, but PETA ly. The type of weather that Ycream. But what about up with such members are over makes me look forward since the fi rst March of Dimes Walk for Babies ice cream made from hu- stuff? the top on many to chasing a deer, landing in 1970, well more than $1.8 billion has been man breast milk? Apparently, levels. Most, if not a trout and roasting an raised “to give babies a healthy start.” What? a restaurant all, are vegetar- oyster. Is there anything BLaaaH. in Switzerland ians. That is our better than properly pre- Here in Habersham, $22,500 is the goal for Ben Cohen and Jerry called Storchen fi rst difference. pared live game? Not in my 2012, with $5,300 already committed. Greenfi eld own Ben & created a few There are many cookbook. The all-encompassing word with these sig- Jerry’s, a high-end, all- new dishes that more. Hunting and gathering natural ice cream company included breast Growing up in a our own food is a way of nature events is community. Both events fea- from Vermont. Recently, milk. The owner, meat-and-potatoes getting back to our roots. ture teams and in the past, pulling together of the two owners got a letter Hans Locher, even Alan family I had rarely There is nothing like community has made these events successful. from the executive vice put out ads in Ger- heard of a veg- preparing a meal you grew Please take the time to fi nd out more about president of The People man newspapers NeSmith etarian until I left in your garden, pulled in for the Ethical Treatment looking for female home. We ate what the boat or felled with your these two worthy causes in the weeks ahead, of Animals (PETA), Tracy donors who would my mother put on gun. It is a way of life. One then add your “two cents worth.” Reiman, asking them to re- sell their breast milk for the table. Period. And I can I prefer. place the use of cow’s milk the equivalent of a U.S. dol- assure you it was not tofu. Do you know what we in their ice cream with lar an ounce. Fortunately, Being a vegetarian is a call a vegetarian in the human breast milk. The food inspectors stepped in personal choice. The world Altamaha River swamp? letter warns, “using cow’s and ruled humans are not would be quite bland if we A bad shot. The First Amendment: milk for your ice cream is authorized as milk suppli- were all clones. But how Alan NeSmith is the a hazard to your custom- ers. could anyone not like a publisher of The Northeast ers’ health.” Thank goodness. fl ame-kissed steak or a pan- Georgian. This column a reminder What? It is no secret PETA is seared fi llet of fi sh? Shoot, originally ran Sept. 26, 2008, Maybe to their waist- a radical group when it I don’t know. in the Tribune & Geor- he First Amendment of the Constitution line. comes to animal cruelty. Thursday morning was gian. of the United States of America reads: T “Congress shall make no law respect- ing an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the free- dom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the Love shared between two homes people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the t the ripe old age of college, I entered were, however, ing again on my old col- Government for a redress of grievances.” 22, I’m lucky to have an environment they remained lege campus, I felt like I’d Forty-fi ve words. Five freedoms. No qualifi ca- Atwo very different wholly unlike the equally precious jumped right back into the tions. homes. Each holds its own high mountains a nd i mpor t a nt. shoes I’d left behind. And “To the press alone, chequered as it is with special value and each has and deep forests This fact was in doing so, I realized just played a powerful role in of my youth. I made clear when how much each of these abuses, the world is indebted for all the tri- my upbringing. met people from I returned to homes mattered to me. umphs which have been gained by reason and Navigating the line wildly divergent Georgia to stay Traveling from one of humanity over error and oppression.” between these two homes backgrounds and half a year ago. these homes to the other – James Madison has proven the most inter- learned how to The longer I’ve feels a lot like discover- esting experience of my see the world in remained here, ing it again for the fi rst life so far. It’s an experi- a fresh new way. the more memo- time. What had once been ence that should sound By graduation Emerson ries have tumbled routine is suddenly fresh What’s your view? familiar to many and it’s a day, my perspec- back to me. And and exciting. story worth sharing. tive had been T. Brooking as they do so, the Nowhere has this been We’d like to know My fi rst home is rural broadened and more I’ve come clearer than these recent Northeast Georgia. From transformed. If to appreciate the months in Georgia, where The Northeast Georgian welcomes letters to the editor from my fi rst day of pre-k to my my time in Georgia had beautiful area in which I I’ve found adventures and its readers. Following is our letters policy: last day of high school, shown me the kind of per- was raised. entertainment in places • Letters should be exclusive to The Northeast Georgian; I encountered all the son I should be, my time in Interestingly, this I never before thought to • Letters must include the writer’s full name, physical successes and occasional Philadelphia showed me can be explained by how look. It’s been a great op- address and a daytime telephone number for verifi cation. The stumbles that come with a the best way to get there. the human mind works. portunity and I’m thank- name and city of residence will be published. Names cannot be healthy childhood. Along Although I often tried Whenever we experience ful for it. withheld. the way, I also discovered to make comparisons something, our brains I suspect these two • Each letter submitted must be an original – no photocop- happiness, sadness, love, between these two homes, “encode” it so we can re- homes are just the tip of ies accepted. loss and a thousand other I could never say if one member it later. Physical the iceberg. The average • Letters should be 350 words or fewer. • Letters submitted in all capital letters may be rejected. things that make well- was better than the other. location plays an impor- life can cross a wide range • Only one letter per writer allowed in any 30-day period. rounded human beings. If Whenever I was back in tant part in this encoding of chapters and places. • We do not publish poems, excerpts from other publica- my life was like the fl oors one place – Georgia for the process; often, simply I’ve claimed two amazing tions or lengthy submissions of Scripture. of a building, this place holidays or Philadelphia returning to the scene of homes in my fi rst two de- • All letters are subject to editing for grammar, clarity and would provide the solid for another semester of an earlier event is enough cades; I hope to fi nd many appropriate content. Publication of any letter is the sole discre- foundation. school – the other would to trigger its recollection. more in the years to come. tion of The Northeast Georgian. My second home is the temporarily fade from That’s why, spending Emerson T. Brooking is Letters that are unsigned, contain more than 350 words, bustling city of Phila- mind. It was like I led these past holidays in Phil- a community columnist and contain disputes (between the writer and another person, delphia. When I arrived a separate life in each. adelphia, I had a similar contributing writer for The group, church, educational institution or business) or personal there for the start of Different as these places moment of clarity. Stand- Northeast Georgian. attacks, or endorse or criticize a business will not be published. Send your letter to The Northeast Georgian, P.O. Box 1555, Cornelia, GA 30531; fax it to 706-778-4114; drop it by the offi ce at 2440 Old Athens Highway; or e-mail to news@thenortheast- georgian.com. Democratic lawyers, move over
n Georgia, Republican were actually series of Demo- and bewildered. How could lawyers have always household names, cratic governors in he? Ibeen a small and enjoying the control, they were If Georgia Republicans The Northeast Georgian inconsequential lot. One spoils of Demo- on the wrong end could meet in a phone hundred and fi fty years cratic control. of a system that booth in those days, Repub- Our Mission of Democratic rule meant There were a rewarded friends lican lawyers could meet The Northeast Georgian is published with pride that as a practical matter few Republican and punished on the stool. their opinions were not lawyers who suf- enemies. Make Things change. With for the people of Habersham and adjoining counties by worth much. fered through the no mistake, in two successive Republican Community Newspapers Inc., Athens. The fate of Republican lean times back in Speaker Murphy’s administrations, Repub- We believe that strong newspapers build strong com- lawyers started to change the day. Matthew world, Republican lican lawyers have seen munities – “Newspapers get things done!” some as Republican (Matt) Patton, Os- lawyers either did their plight dramatically Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and Presidents came along car Persons and Randy not exist or were improve in less than ten with Presidential appoint- Frank Strickland defi nitely the years. Lawyers like Tex profitable community-oriented newspapers. ments to the federal bench are some good Evans enemy. McIver (vice chair of the This mission will be accomplished through the team- and U.S. Attorneys’ offi ces. examples. All In fact, when State Election Board) and work of professionals dedicated to truth, integrity, loy- Even then, their infl uence were (and still Attorney General Ben Vinson (chair of the alty, quality and hard work. was pretty weak because are) some of Georgia’s Mike Bowers switched Immigration Board) have the Georgia bar remained most talented and effec- from the Democratic Party emerged as signifi cant Tom Wood, Chairman dominated by Democratic tive lawyers. Yet, with to the Republican Party, policy makers. Dink NeSmith, President lawyers. Indeed, a power- Democratic Speaker Tom the entire political and ful few Democratic lawyers Murphy and an unbroken legal worlds were shocked See EVAN, Page 5A
FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 4 11/26/12/26/12 4:26:224:26:22 PMPM Friday, January 27, 2012 The Northeast Georgian 5A General Assembly addressing budget, education issues
he legislature recon- ward to representing your increase, it will be to look at new ways length of the school year I sincerely appreciate vened Monday of this interests as the session more important to move Georgia for the pre-k program by the opportunity you have Tweek after recess- progresses. than ever to make ahead in the global 10 days this year. This has given me to represent you ing for a week of budget As has been noted in decisions that economy. been a very valuable pro- in the State Senate and I hearings. Monday and earlier reports, the econo- enable the state As always, the gram for the young people look forward to sharing Tuesday were the sixth and my in our state has shown government to op- majority of the in our state. updates with you as the ses- seventh days of the session, signs of turning around erate as efficiently budget will go Also, funding for the sion progresses. Please let respectively, and consisted during the past 18 months. as possible. toward the educa- HOPE program will contin- me know if I can ever assist primarily of committee There was a slight increase To this end, one tion of our youth. ue to be an important issue. you in any way. meetings. in state tax revenues for 17 of the Governor’s Local boards of Changes were made last My contact information I serve on the Agricul- consecutive months before initiatives for this education have year to keep the program during the session will be: ture and Consumer Affairs, we experienced a slight de- session is zero- dealt with severe on sound financial footing John Wilkinson, State Sen- Economic Development, crease last month. All indi- based budgeting. John budget cuts for the and additional changes ate, 303-B CLOB, Atlanta, Education and Youth and cations are we are poised to This will give us past several years. may be necessary in the GA 30334; 404-463-5257; Health and Human Servic- continue rebounding. Even the opportunity Wilkinson Hopefully, that future. It is very impor- John.Wilkinson@senate. es committees during the though revenues have in- to take a closer trend will reverse tant for us to maintain the ga.gov current session. All of these creased slightly, there has look at items that with the increase integrity of this program so I look forward to hearing issues are very important also been an increase in have been in the budget for in state revenues. that all of our young people from you. to us here in Northeast the cost of operating state years to determine their The Governor has rec- can take advantage of it for John Wilkinson is Dis- Georgia and I look for- government. As revenues continued importance and ommended increasing the many years to come. trict 50 state senator. Legislature’s biggest job: managing state budget
s the Georgia Legis- In his opening remarks, in spending, when Since Georgia laws debate about how your House and the Senate must lature goes into its Gov. Deal started with you adjust for in- require all fiscal tax dollars are going to be completely agree before it Athird week, I thought some positive news. Up flation, this year’s bills to originate spent, the entire House will can be sent to the Governor I’d take the opportunity to until December 2011, we proposed budget is in the House, the vote on whether to approve to sign into law. explain a little about our have seen 18 consecutive still almost 21 per- House Appropria- or reject the budget. I know it sounds compli- biggest job: managing the months of year over year cent less than the tions Subcommit- Once the budget has cated but it gives everyone state budget. revenue growth. We are 2002 budget from tee will take a passed the House, it will go equal consideration to the The Georgia Constitu- now estimating that Fis- 11 years ago. We harder look at to the State Senate where budget process. After all, tion requires us to balance cal Year 2013 estimated remain committed all the numbers. it will repeat the same it is your tax money and the budget each year, and revenue will come in at to maintaining Once they pass process, before the Senate you deserve to have it spent during the week of Jan. $19.2 billion, an increase a lean, efficient their portions, will cast its final vote. Af- wisely. 16 the legislature began a from the $18.3 billion state government the whole House ter its vote, the Senate will As we go into the next very important part of that estimate which was used and I will do Terry Appropriations return the budget to the legislative week, I’d love to process by holding a series to pass the Fiscal Year 2012 everything within Committee will House where, if necessary, hear from you. Please come of joint House and Senate budget. With this increase, my power to make Rogers review and pass a Conference Committee by if you are in Atlanta or appropriation committee Gov. Deal had laid out his certain we achieve balanced budgets appointed by the Speaker of feel free to give me a call at hearings. These meetings plans to invest in schools that goal. for the remainder the House and the Lieuten- the office at 404-656-0325 or allow various leaders of and infrastructure, fill in Now that the past of the Fiscal Year 2012 and ant Governor will work out email me at terry.rogers@ state agencies to explain holes in Medicaid, and to week’s joint appropria- the upcoming Fiscal Year differences between the house.ga.gov. their requests. It also gives make certain our prisons tions committee hearings 2013. Once the Appropria- House and Senate proposed It is my honor and privi- us the opportunity to evalu- are fully equipped to do the have ended, my fellow tions Committee passes the budgets. The House and the lege to work for you and the ate the requests and make jobs they were designed for, State Representatives and budget, it will then be sent Senate will then vote on the best way for me to do my certain your tax money is keeping dangerous crimi- I will spend the next few to the House Rules Com- Conference Committee’s job is to get your input. being spent in the most ef- nals off the street. days reviewing some of the mittee and scheduled for version of the budget. This Terry Rogers is District ficient way possible. Even with this increase final details of the budget. a House Floor vote. After is key because both the 10 State Representative. Can we be happy as hens and produce something special?
o you like eggs? A box usu- action with someone they value or their socializing, being popular Single adults are looking for retire their ally holds a dozen. We re- are valued by. This bond brings and pretty for girls and “cute-good partners to marry, someone with car. Joining Dcently bought a box of “free happiness, and allows people to looking” for guys is, also. Socializ- whom they can form a family. their church range” organic eggs. In reading live life with joy, hope and humor. ing in a group is healthy because They also have hobbies like skiing or club friends the printing, bold letters describe Close your eyes and imagine that encourages friendships and or fishing and find companions to for meetings the hens who laid them as “Happy happy hens socializing. Instead healthy activities. do these with. or luncheons hens who have outdoor access of eating alone, they search for In high school, searching Middle-age people, who are requires a where they can scratch and social- friends and peck the ground in out someone to date is primary. raising children, have fewer op- kind-hearted ize.” I wasn’t wearing my glasses company. In the animal and bird Socializing with people of the portunities to socialize. Helping person to pick Katherine and read, “search and socialize.” kingdom, animals benefit when same gender occurs when they children do homework, encourag- them up. So- That is going to be my jumping off they form a companionship with play a sport together. Dating often ing them to carry out their tasks cializing with Barnes point today. those like them. occurs in the dark and involves and responsibilities, cooking elderly people The dictionary describes so- We can apply the term, search exploring each other’s bodies. meals and driving them to after- often brings cializing as participating actively and socialize for humans who are This is where it’s important that school activities takes up day and us the opportunity to learn about in a social group, a group that in different age groups. both sexes decide ahead of time, night. life from their viewpoint and gain offers companionship with friends In elementary school, children what their morals allow. Several families with children wisdom before we live it. and people are cooperative and begin to search for “good friends,” Young adults socialize in dif- about the same age will gather Can we be happy as hens and inter-dependant with others. who share common interests and ferent settings. Often they relax together for fun. produce something special for our Recently, a lot has been written they do activities together. with liquor, cigarettes and some- Older people have to work family, friends and culture? in therapy magazines about “the In middle school, there is a lot times drugs. They remind each harder for their social gatherings. Kathy Barnes, Ph.D., is a attachment theory.” People of all of searching and socializing that other, we’ve got to stay sober, we Eye ailments or joint or muscle licensed family and marriage ages require genuine, social inter- goes on. Trust is important in work tomorrow. problems often force them to therapist in Northeast Georgia.
Evans From Page 4A
The Speaker of the publican lawyers like Pat- the redistricting maps for mately approved them. what has happened, even Things do change. Georgia General Assembly rick Millsaps at Hall Booth Georgia’s Congressional These are no small though most folks prefer Randy Evans is a syn- is a Republican lawyer, as Smith & Slover, Stefan Pas- districts drawn by then things. Some of the best not to discuss it or ac- dicated columnist in the are the chairs of various santino at McKenna Long Gov. Roy Barnes. The maps lawyers in America came knowledge it. Southeast. House and Senate Commit- & Aldridge, Doug Chalm- were so flawed that both in to fight for Gov. Barnes’ tees in the Georgia legisla- ers at The Political Law Democrats and Republi- illegal maps in 2001 and ture. Sam Olens, Georgia’s Group, Bert Guy, and Josh cans thought the maps against Georgia’s legal Attorney General, is a Belinfante are just a few were crazy. maps in 2011. They were Republican lawyer. Ryan of the important players Ms. Lewis and Mr. no match. Georgia lawyers Oh no! Tax time is here! Teague, the executive among Republican lawyers Strickland proved the Anne Lewis and Frank counsel for Governor Deal, advising Georgia officials maps were illegal in court Strickland won. is one of Georgia’s most making key decisions. and forced them to be re- So why all of this ink Hammond Tax Service influential attorneys and is And, then there is Anne drawn. The courts did not about “Republican law- a Republican. Lewis of Strickland Brock- just throw the maps out. yers?” Well, there was a Y FEK@EL8CCP J FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 5 11/26/12/26/12 4:27:374:27:37 PMPM 6A The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 Clarkesville duplex fire rapidly tamed By DON FRASER and water damage in the basement. A fire wall be- An elderly woman tween the apartments, found herself unable to prevented all but some live in her rented duplex slight smoke from getting apartment on Lovell Road, through, Cain said. “We off state Route 197, at least ventilated the apartment temporarily because of a before we left,” he said. Wednesday fire. Firefighters removed Habersham County burning insulation and Fire Chief Jeff Cain said furnishings around 4 Jan. 26 it appeared the p.m. Jan. 25 after gaining woman was cooking on control of the fire, which the stove and went out- was just south of North side for some reason. The Georgia Technical Col- fire began in the kitchen, lege. Fire departments also causing “extensive responding to the fire fire damage” to the living were from Clarkesville, Habersham County and room, Cain said. There DONALD FRASER/Staff was also smoke damage to Lee Arrendale State Pris- the rest of the apartment on. Firefighters removed smoking and burning insulation and furnishings Jan. 25 from a Lovell Road residential fire. Incident reports The following are recent Lake City, Utah, had run a credit belonged to another business. The wife called twice while a wallet, he came over to the reported someone threw a incident reports filed by local law report on him on Jan. 17. An investigation was opened Cornelia police officer was on house uninvited, dumped out brick through a window at a enforcement agencies. and the items were taken into the scene. the contents of a bag to prove downtown business. The cost to Baldwin Police evidence. he did not have the wallet, and replace the window is approxi- Habersham County Department Disorderly conduct jumped on the second man mately $125. Jan. 20 and hit him four to five times Sheriff’s Office Simple battery Cornelia Police • A Cornelia man reported for no reason. The second man Burglary Fraud - financial identity Jan. 20 Department he had been assaulted after had marks on his face consis- Jan. 21 Jan. 23 • A Baldwin police officer Harassment another man accused him of tent with being hit, and said • A Demorest man reported • A Clarkesville man reported responded to an assault call, Jan. 19 stealing a wallet, and he had he did not know how the first someone broke out a kitchen he received a phone call from a but due to lack of evidence he • A Cornelia man reported marks on his face apparently man got the marks on his face. window in the back of a retail store in Atlanta regarding advised the parties involved they his wife has been calling him from the assault. The second Because the primary aggressor Cornelia building overnight. a payment. He said he has not would have to obtain their own numerous times and would man stated the first man had could not be determined, both Missing from the building were bought anything from that store warrants. not stop; he said his wife has come over earlier to clean his subjects were issued citations a DeWalt cordless hammer drill but the store showed a payment also threatened to come to his house, and when he left the for disorderly conduct. and batter valued at $400, a for an iPod Touch and $50 worth Theft by conversion house with another man and wallet in question was miss- DeWalt air nail gun valued at of music. The man said someone Jan. 21 physically hurt him. The man ing. The second man further Criminal trespass $80 and a Ryobi drill with two had opened an account with the • An employee at a Baldwin said the harassment started stated when he and two others Jan. 21 batteries and a charger valued store without his permission. He pawn shop reported several after he posted on Facebook asked the first man about the • A Cornelia woman at $275. further reported a bank in Salt items had been pawned that that his wife was a lying whore. Baggerly pleads guilty to exploitation, robbery Arrest report The following is a list conspiracy; By DONALD FRASER to 10 years in prison, with Betsy Ann Gilbert, who away his hearing aids and of names entered into the • Gary James Gordon Par- two to serve, said Assistant was told she had to pay stopped his medications. booking computer at the ris, 27, Cleveland, expired or It’s one down, four to District Attorney Eddie that amount just to be able Minimal communication Habersham County Detention no registration or title, failure go, in adult exploitation of Staples Jan. 26. She must to visit her son. with family was allowed Center for Jan. 23-25, 2012. to maintain lane, speeding a disabled adult criminal pay $350 in restitution to It was that June visit only after payoffs. Ages and towns are listed as in excess of maximum limits the victim’s that brought Dracos’ plight Dracos had jumped from charges filed against five they appear in the computer. (state speed and zone limits), people. mother and to the attention of Corne- his mother’s car when she The five include Kris- $2,650 in lia police. Officer Amanda started driving away be- Offenses listed are charges; too fast for conditions/prima tina Rene Baggerly, who restitution Bartholomew responded to cause Baggerly had con- guilt has not been proven. facie speed, child or youth pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to to the vic- what was first termed an vinced him his mother was Agencies other than the restraint not used properly, exploitation of a disabled tim, Nicho- assault call, which changed planning on taking him to sheriff’s office that made reckless driving, reckless con- adult and robbery. las Andrew to kidnapping. an institution. His jump arrests are noted after the duct, cruelty to children third The other four charged Dracos, 28. Bartholomew made a prompted passers-by to offense. degree, fleeing or attempting were Brandon James Kent, The five, “felony traffic stop,” in- call police. • Pat Hilton Davis, 43, Jef- to elude police officer, driving charged with simple bat- according cluding pointing her pistol Baggerly termed herself ferson, DUI, failure to maintain while license suspended or tery and exploitation of a to a June at the vehicle. It was while Dracos’ fiancee and dictat- lane; revoked, failure to obey stop BAGGERLY 3 Corne- questioning a high-tem- ed Dracos’ life. disabled adult; Carolyn • Rebecca Ann Frankum, sign; Evayne Meeks, charged lia police pered, estranged mother According to a police with robbery and two incident report, had kept that a story was told of a incident report, the group 21, Cleveland, criminal con- • Nathan Rakestraw, counts of exploitation of Dracos, who is both men- mentally and physically was using Dracos for his spiracy; 68, Cornelia, failure to obey a disabled adult; Jessica tally and physically handi- handicapped man, forcibly $1,014 monthly Social Secu- • Harrison Matthew stop sign, failure to maintain Louann Meeks, charged capped, isolated from his isolated from his family rity check. The money was Goolsby, 32, Alto, criminal insurance, creating hazardous with aggravated battery family and used his Social and brainwashed by a sup- used to pay rent and other conspiracy; conditions; and exploitation of a dis- Security income to pay for posed girlfriend. expenses for the group • John Adam Hatcher, 25, • Joyce Dale Reese, 40, abled adult; and Daniel their rent and other living As the story unfolded, sharing the dwelling. Cornelia, two counts posses- Cornelia, criminal conspiracy; Ray Sosebee, charged with expenses. investigators learned how The other four defen- sion of a controlled substance, • Misty Dawn Whitfield, aggravated battery. The $350 in restitution the group isolated Dracos dants are scheduled for a criminal trespass; 32, Cornelia, battery, simple goes to Dracos’ mother, from his family, tossed Feb. 27 court hearing. Baggerly was sentenced • Kristi Michelle Med- assault, cruelty to children in Local MOAA chapter recruiting new members lock, 26, Cornelia, criminal the third degree. ALEXANDRIA, Va. cal incentives are part of • Sustaining military families of deployed ser- – The Military Officers “GIVE ME 10!,” a nation- manpower levels consis- vicemembers. Brown & Tench, LLC Association of America wide recruitment program. tent with deployment re- MOAA was the driving (MOAA), the leading voice The NEGMOAA chapter quirements; force behind the passage Certifi ed Public Accountants on compensation and ben- currently has 53 members • Sustaining military of several recent pieces of efit issues for the military but hopes to add at least retirement protections, legislation, including GI community, has launched a 10 new members as part of consistent with the ex- Bill improvements, defeat- Proudly announces the relocation national recruitment cam- MOAA’s national goal of traordinary demands and ing dramatic cutbacks in paign for 2012. recruiting at least 5,000 or sacrifices of a career in Medicare and military of our offi ces to: “Our local military com- more new members this uniform; TRICARE payments, and munity has the opportunity year. • Upgraded retirement elimination of compensa- 103 Midway Drive, Ste. C to be part of this formidable MOAA’s current legisla- and health coverage for mo- tion penalties for severely force for positive change,” tive and benefit priorities bilized Guard and Reserve disabled retirees and mili- P.O. Box 550 said Arminda Thorne, include: members and their fami- tary widows. Northeast Georgian MOAA • Protecting military lies, consistent with in- For more information Cornelia, Georgia 30531 chapter president. “MOAA health care benefits from creasing service demands about MOAA, visit moaa. is offering a great program unreasonable fee increas- upon them; org. to recruit new members in- es; • Improve care and sup- For more information Our phone and fax numbers remain the same. cluding incentives for our • Sustaining military port for wounded warriors about the local NEGMOAA local chapter.” beneficiaries’ access to and their caregivers; chapter, visit negmoaa. Phone: 706-778-2154 The campaign and lo- quality healthcare; • Improve support for org. 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Address Deadline for submitting Phone No. ballots is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 7 11/26/12/26/12 10:37:3410:37:34 AMAM 8A The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 Deaths Constructive dialogue emerges in Ruby Wilson Wiley Funeral services for Ruby Wilson Wiley, 75, of Lula, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, at Living Word Tabernacle in Lula with the Rev. Glenn Compton, the Rev. Bobby Cart- Lee Arrendale sewer bill dispute er and the Rev. Harold Pettis officiating. Burial will follow in Clemmons Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. By JONATHAN ARENA “I’m feeling encouraged… rently more than $130,000 Mayor Jerry Neace Mrs. Wiley fought her fight and finished her course and we’re having dialogue, and in arrears including late echoed Degges’ hopeful went to be with her Lord on Jan. 24, 2012, at her residence. Though still lacking a I said to her dialogue is all fees; the $53,017.84 bill for outlook. Born Sept. 1, 1936, in Banks County, she was the daugh- final resolution to the situ- we’ve ever needed.” regular December usage “I’m hoping that this ter of the late Hallie and Fannie Merritt Wilson. In addi- ation with Lee Arrendale Though payments have has also been mailed and movement with communi- tion to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her State Prison’s overdue sew- been made each month on will come due in February. cation will expedite the res- sisters, Claudie Craven and Maudie Bennett; and brothers, er bill, Baldwin city officials LASP’s sewer bill, the GDC Degges said nothing con- olution to our situation,” he Eugene and Joe Wilson. say they now have dialogue has thus far refused to pay crete has been decided, but said. He added it may take She was a homemaker and an active member of Living with Georgia Department for services reflecting a now that GDC officials are a bit longer than the Feb. Word Tabernacle. Mrs. Wiley enjoyed mowing the lawn, of Corrections personnel new, higher rate imple- in communication with the 15 deadline, but city staff cooking and gardening but most of all caring for others. and are confident a resolu- mented by the Baldwin City City of Baldwin she hopes a and GDC officials should Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Ju- tion will be forthcoming. Council, effective July 1, resolution will follow soon. be able to come up with a lian Wiley; daughter and son-in-law, Miriam and Allen City Administrator 2011. “I think we’re in a very solution. McElwaney of Gainesville; son, William Wiley of Lula; Karen Degges said she has Citing a lack of consistent positive place just at this “[Degges] feels that we sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Freda Wiley and Phil- discussed the situation at communication with GDC moment,” Degges said, will have this resolved be- lip and Greta Wiley, all of Lula; sister, Barbara Payne of length with GDC Adminis- officials, the council set a “and if things continue fore the ultimatum date,” Gainesville; brothers, William Wilson of Homer and Don- tration Division Director deadline of Feb. 15 for the on over the next couple of Neace said. “I suspect it ald Wilson of Gillsville. Becky East. GDC to pay the outstanding weeks like they have this might take just a little lon- An online guest register is available and may be viewed “I’m talking with her balance on LASP’s sewer past week, that we will be ger, but I think by the 15th at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. and we’ve had some good bill or face cutoff of sewer able to reach some sort of we will definitely know McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia dialogue,” Degges said. services. The prison is cur- resolution.” what we’re doing.” is in charge of arrangements. The Northeast Georgian January 27, 2012 Baldwin Council discusses CDBG grant, other business Edna Mae Gerrin Elrod Funeral services for Edna Mae Gerrin Elrod, 84, of Cor- By JONATHAN ARENA hicles. The vehicle, which • Voted to structure the munity Affairs, and at nelia, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the chapel does not have all of the nec- refinancing of the 1987 and the same time authorized of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. In addition to discussing essary equipment for a pa- 2001 bonds to receive the Neace to sign the contract Chris York and the Rev. J.R. Elrod officiating. Burial will and ultimately approving a trol car – such as light rack savings up front instead of for the grant and autho- follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. referendum on liquor sales and back seat barrier – will over the life of the bond. rized Neace, Ayers and Bo- Mrs. Elrod died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at Habersham by the drink in the city lim- serve as Chief Darren Os- City Administrator Karen hannon as signatories to Home West. its of Baldwin (see the Jan. born’s vehicle to free up the Degges said the rates have approve draws on the grant Born Oct. 18, 1927, in Habersham Coun- 25 edition of The Northeast fully-loaded patrol car he changed and the city should funds. ty, she was a daughter of the late Tom B. Georgian for the full story), currently drives. Osborn see about $416,000 in sav- • Postponed a business and Cora Mae Morris Gerrin. In addition the Baldwin City Council said he will work on outfit- ings, up from the previous item to possibly rename the to her parents, she was also preceded in discussed several other ting the new Charger with estimate of $350,000, and city’s annual Peachy Clean death by her husband, Buford Lee “Tom” business items in its regu- equipment as the money the city could take that up Day to unify it with related Elrod; son-in-law, Carl Enos Tart; grand- lar meeting Jan. 23. comes in. front and have it available cleanup efforts by Fellow- son, Nicky Lee Elrod; and sisters, Pearl The council: The council also voted for infrastructure or other ship Church and others in Fortenberry and Ethel Buffington. Mrs. • Approved a $17,500 to surplus two older Ford necessary improvements. the community. Elrod was the last surviving member of expenditure to purchase Crown Victorias and their • Accepted a $20,000 • Voted to enter a 50-min- her immediate family. a 2010 Dodge Charger for associated equipment to Community Development ute closed session to dis- ELROD Mrs. Elrod was a member of New Hope the police department, to help offset the cost of the Block Grant from the Geor- cuss personnel and litiga- Baptist Church and was retired from the replace two other police ve- new vehicle. gia Department of Com- tion. No action was taken. textile industry. She worked with both Habersham Mills and Regal Textile. Mrs. Elrod was an avid country music fan who enjoyed vacationing at the beach and traveling. Vote for president begins Jan. 21 with absentee ballot Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Ricky Lee and Jeannine Elrod of Cornelia; daughter, Ann Tart of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Municipal special elections start Feb. 13 with advance voting Johnny Benfield of Cleveland; grandchildren and spouses, Rhonda and James Butterworth, Sherry Benfield, the Rev. While the March 6 Pres- and Alto. not required to state a rea- office on the third floor of Terry and Tammy Benfield, Ryan and Tara Elrod; great- idential Preference Pri- According to Georgia son why they are request- the county courthouse, grandchildren, Neil Davis, Justin Benfield, MaKayla Ben- mary seems a long way off, Secretary of State Brian ing an absentee ballot. Jones said. field and Rylee Elrod. opportunities for voting Kemp, voters can request Absentee ballot request “Early voting will be An online guest register is available and may be viewed actually begin Saturday, an absentee ballot through forms are available at the held the week before the at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. Jan. 21, with absentee bal- Friday, March 2. Secretary of State’s web- [Tuesday, March 6] elec- McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia loting. Absentee ballots must site: sos.ga.gov. The form tion at the [Ruby Ful- was in charge of arrangements. The absentee ballots be returned to county elec- must be completed and re- bright] Aquatic Center,” The Northeast Georgian “are just for the presiden- tion offices by the close of turned to the voter’s coun- and at the courthouse, January 27, 2012 tial preference, not for city polls Election Day, March ty election office. County Jones said. special elections,” said 6. election offices can also Citizens eligible to vote, Laurel Jones, Habersham Absentee ballots cast by provide absentee ballot re- but who have not regis- Thomas Louis Walls County election superin- overseas and military vot- quest forms. tered, can register through Funeral services for Thomas Louis Walls, 81, of tendent Jan. 23. “We began ers must be postmarked on In-person advance vot- Monday, Feb. 6. Voter reg- Clarkesville, were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at mailing out ballots Friday, or before March 6, but will ing for the 2012 presidential istration forms are also Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, with Jan. 20,” Jones said. Her of- be accepted until the end of preference primary begins available on the Secretary the Rev. Phillip Yarber, the Rev. Walter Singletary and the fice is also conducting spe- business on March 9. Monday, Feb. 13. Advance of State’s website. Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Burial followed in the cial elections for Cornelia Kemp noted voters are voting will be held at her – Staff Reports Habersham Cemetery with full military honors provided by Habersham County American Legion Post No. 84, the Grant Reeves VFW Post No. 7720, the Rabun County DAV Chapter No. 15 and the Georgia National Guard. Mr. Walls died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Born Sept. 2, 1930, in Habersham County, he was a son of the late Thomas Floyd and Stella Beard Wall. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Thurmond. Mr. Walls was a graduate of Clarkes- ville High School and a proud United States Navy veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict on the USS Frank Knox. He was a deacon, trustee, an Adult Sunday School Class teacher, and was the Young Peoples Sunday School Class teacher for 39 years at Habersham Baptist Church. He was a mem- ber of Hills Crossing Baptist Church and the Men’s Senior Sunday School Class. He was a retired owner and operator of Louis Walls Contracting Company with 51 years of service. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Lois Hill Walls of Clarkesville; son and daughter-in- law, Richard Anthony “Rick” and Sharon Walls of Clarkes- ville; sisters, Ruth Thurmond of Rabun Gap, Katherine Powell of Mt. Airy, and Stella Holbrook of Clarkesville; grandchildren and their spouses, Ryan and Kristin Walls and Astona and Rusty Gragg; and great-grandchildren, Bree, Blythe and Brennan Walls and Jaxon Gragg. Memorials may be made to the Habersham Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 521, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Those wishing to express online condolences to the Walls family may do so by visiting whitfieldfuneralhomes. com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. The Northeast Georgian January 27, 2012 Death Notices Jewell Inez Anderson Jewell Inez Anderson, 88, of Demorest, died Jan. 25, 2012. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today, Jan. 27, at The Torch Worship Center. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia. Eula Nix Eula Nix, 65, of Sautee, died Jan. 26, 2012. Arrange- ments are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland. Cards of Thanks Pearl Gibson Tomlin. Gibson/Tomlin Mr. Moore stayed in the ER and then in the family families express space to pray with us and comfort each of us through- thanks out the afternoon and into To the editor: the evening, offering to do The Gibson and Tomlin or get anything we might families want to express our need. We will never forget appreciation to Rob Moore, how much it meant to have who gave us great comfort Mr. Moore’s calm voice and as we gathered in the emer- assurance as we spent those gency room of Habersham difficult hours. Medical Center during the Jean Gibson final hours of our relative, Clarkesville FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 8 11/26/12/26/12 4:24:194:24:19 PMPM Calendar lists community events. Page 11A Happenings The Northeast Georgian, Friday, January 27, 2012 9A Church calendar The Torch Open Door Food Saturday Pantry now at new location Free women’s conference at The Torch The Torch Worship Center recently The pantry’s operation is in addition The Torch LAMBS ministry presents “Mission HIMpossible,” a free expanded its food ministry when its food to The Torch’s Community Free Food one-day women’s conference, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 28. Enlist in boot pantry found a new home. Open Door Food Giveaway, which is held the first Satur- camp, learn how to expose enemy tactics, and ensure victory for your Pantry – a Ministry of The Torch Worship day of each month, with the exception of life. Lunch will be available on site for $5. Pre-Registration encour- Center now operates at 236 Level Grove holidays, at the main campus on Cannon aged: Staci Pealock, 706-499-3824. Road, next to Habersham County United Bridge Road. Way in Cornelia. Thomas said an estimated 20,000-25,000 The Torch Adult/Outreach Pastor pounds of free food is given away each Sunday Mike Thomas said the church’s partner- month. HUMPHRIES ship with Food Bank of Northeast Geor- Recipients do not need to be members Fifth Sunday acapella singing gia and the United Way are vital for the of The Torch to receive food through this HONORED operation of the pantry. He said the major- ministry. John Humphries The fifth Sunday acapella singing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Jan. ity of the 2,500 pounds of food that comes The free food giveaway begins at 8:30 was 29. Hosted by Church of Christ, 326 Double Bridge Road (overlooking through the pantry weekly is purchased a.m. and is on a first-come first-serve ba- recently awarded a plaque in the high school). The public is invited to attend. Bring your singers and from the food bank at a discounted rate sis. recognition of his 55 years participate. Details: Sam Eads, 706 754-3075. and goes to help food needs for fami- Thomas said the volume of food the of “fruitful service and faith- lies from Habersham, Stephens, Banks, church is able to give away is due in large The Watkins Family to present night of music Rabun, White and Hall counties. part to the food bank. ful preaching of the Gospel.” “The Watkins Family” of Eastanollee will be presenting a program “We’re giving out dairy, produce, meat, “We wouldn’t be able to do either one Humphries was thanked of gospel music at Hills Crossing Baptist Church in Clarkesville, 7 canned vegetables… ,” said Thomas. of these without our partnership with the for “the sinners you have p.m., Jan. 29. The church is located at 3569 Toccoa Hwy. Pastor is “Sometimes it can be over 100 pounds that Food Bank of Northeast Georgia,” said Walter Singletary. we’re giving to these families. Our goal is Thomas. reached and the saints you New Vision to host weekend revival to help subsidize their needs and to help For more information about The have blessed.” The plaque Weekend revival at New Vision Worship Center, 7 p.m., Jan. 27-28, the resources they do have to go further.” Torch’s Open Door Pantry or Free Food was presented to Humphries The pantry is open from 10 a.m.-noon Giveaway, call 706-778-4063 or email 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 29. Sister Barbara Nash from Commerce. Mondays and Saturdays and from 5-7 p.m. [email protected]. by Dr. Shelton Smith, The Details: 706-778-8364. Pastor Johnny Barrett invites everyone to Wednesdays. For more information about the Food Sword of the Lord, Dr. Joe come and enjoy. A family may receive food from the Bank of Northeast Georgia, visit food- Arthur and Harvest Baptist Carolina Crossmen to sing pantry every 60 days. banknega.org. Tabernacle. Alto Baptist Church will host the Carolina Crossmen in concert at 6 p.m. Jan. 29. Everyone is welcome. Unitarian Universalist Church Georgia Mountains Unitarian Universalist Church, 439 South Park St., Dahlonega. Sunday services, 11 a.m. Children’s religious Cornelia releases 2012 calendar of events education classes begin at 11:30 a.m. Child care provided. On Jan. By CHRISTINA SANTEE own this year,” Sinyard said. 29, the Rev. Chris Glaser will share some of the lessons that death April 20-21, Cornelia 2012 Cornelia Calendar of Events has taught him in the hopes listeners might discover their own learn- The City of Cornelia will host the Apple Blossom ings from deaths in their lives. Details: 706-864-0661 or gmuuc.org. has released its calendar BBQ Festival downtown. Jan. 15-March 15 of events, introducing new The gathering will feature • Regional African American History Exhibit Upcoming activities for 2012, many of a Kansas City Barbecue So- • Community Reception - 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 which city officials are con- ciety-sanctioned barbecue Feb. 11 fident will pique an interest contest and more. • “Tim Loves Tink” Tacky Prom hosted by the Cornelia Hospitality & Weekly Bible study at The Bridge in the community. “It is the one of the oldest Tourism Board at the Community House, 7 p.m.-midnight “This year we’re offering and biggest barbecue soci- The Bridge invites everyone to a weekly Bible study starting Feb. Feb 28 a tacky prom, casino night eties in the country,” Sin- • Cornelia Downtown Development Authority Community Forum Ses- 1. The study will be on “blessing being contingent upon obedience.” It and barbecue festival,” said yard. “There are hundreds will be held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Details: 706-778-8950. sions at the train depot, 5-7 p.m. Heather Sinyard, Cornelia of contests a year across the March 8 Benefit for needy family Better Hometown manager. county and there are about • Cornelia Downtown Development Authority Community Forum Ses- New Vision Worship Center will host a benefit for a needy family, “Those are all new events 20 or 25 in the state of Geor- sions at the train depot, 5-7 p.m. beginning at 6 p.m., Feb. 4. Singing, food, auction. Details: 706-778- for 2012. We’re excited to see gia that are KCBS-sanc- March 24 tioned events. We’re also 8364. Pastor Johnny Barrett. how successful they are.” • Casino Night at the Community House - Facade Grant Fundraiser On Feb. 11, those eager part of the Georgia Barbe- March 31 Gospel singing scheduled to relive their high school cue Championship Series • PetFest 2012 and Cornelia Dog Park grand opening, noon-3 p.m. There will be a gospel singing at 6 p.m., Feb. 11, at The Country days are invited to dress for our first year. It’s a big April 20-21 Café in Clarkesville. Singers will be James Black and the Brotherhood in their tackiest and most business. Barbecue contests • Cornelia Apple Blossom BBQ Festival Quartet. Everyone is welcome. unappealing prom apparel generate about $250 million April 27 for the “Tim Loves Tink” a year in this country.” • Friday Night Flicks at Sam Pitts Park, Clarkesville - “The Adventures Crossroads Baptist to host soup bean supper Tacky Prom, hosted by the Both a pro-contest and a Crossroads Baptist Church Ladies Club members of Alto will host of Tintin”* Cornelia Hospitality and “backyarder-amateur” con- May 4 a soup bean supper, 5-8 p.m., Feb. 11, in the fellowship hall. Cost: Tourism Board. The prom test will be held for those • Friday Night Flicks at Cornelia City Park, Cornelia - “The Smurfs”* $5 per plate, which includes a drink, dessert, slaw, soup beans, will be held from 5-7 p.m. at who wish to compete. An June 1 cornbread. Eat in or carry out. Details/directions: Amy Payne, 706- the Community House. overall grand-prize winner • Friday Night Flicks at Sams Pitts Park, Clarkesville - “The Mup- 499-4912. “It’s going to be a good, will be named, as well as pets”* Friendly Mission Baptist Church singing fun night out for parents a winner from each speci- July 13 who maybe want to get out fied category. Winners will • Friday Night Flicks at Cornelia City Park, Cornelia - “Arthur Christ- Friendly Mission Baptist Church will host a singing with Old Friends for Valentine’s Day,” Sin- receive prize-packages for Quartet, 5 p.m., Feb. 12. The church is located at 184 Friendly Mis- mas”* yard said. “We’ll have a band their tasty recipes. Aug. 11 sion Lane, off Crane Mill Road. Details: Devin O’Kelly, 706-778-7033. playing music and there will The barbecue will serve • Habersham County Back-to-School Bash at the Ruby C. Fulbright Ministry conference sponsored by HUB be a prize for the prom king as a kick off to Georgia Cit- Aquatic Center, 3-6 p.m. Free community movie starting at dusk. ies Week - “The Magic of Habersham United Believers (HUB OF Habersham) Ministry Con- and queen winners – so the Sept. 8 tackier, the better!” Cities.” • Relaxing at the Apple Car Show ference will be held at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23 and 24, Habersham Central March 24, risk-takers Although it’s not techni- High School. Love offering. Details: 706-499-6983. Sept. 11 who are feeling lucky are cally a new event, the Aug. • Better Hometown Job Expo HUB launch banquet invited to attend “Casino 10 “Back-to-School Bash,” Oct. 12-13 Habersham United Believers (HUB of Habersham) Launch Ban- Night” at the Community hosted by Cornelia Better • 25th Annual Big Red Apple Festival/125th City Birthday Celebration quet, will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 25, in the Habersham EMC Commu- House. The event, a fund- Hometown, will offer at- Oct. 5-31 nity Room. Details and to RSVP: 706-499-6983. raiser for the façade grant tendees a free movie, back- • Haunting on Main - Haunted House at the Old Cornelia Bank Building, program, will allow resi- to-school freebies, games, 7-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October and Halloween Night. dents the opportunity to try music and more. Oct. 19 Ongoing their hand at various games “The back to school • 2nd Annual Pink & Black Ball benefitting the Evie Peters Founda- and machines. bash... we did that as part tion at the Community House “As I understand it, spon- of our movies last year, but Oct. 27 Classes scheduled for ‘The Jesus Prayer’ sors get involved and folks this year we’re partnering • A Cornelia Spooktacular - Halloween fun at the train depot, noon-3 Dr. Gene Mallard, priest, St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, can buy their tickets to the with Clarkesville [Better p.m. will teach a series of classes on “The Jesus Prayer,” 6 p.m. Wednesdays event,” said Natalie Craw- Hometown program] and Nov. 22 we’re going to try and do one at the church, 1636 Mud Creek Road, Alto. Prayer teaches you to tune ford, chair of the Cornelia Thanksgiving Night-New Year’s Day HTB. “You play for prizes. that’s more like the one that your heart, mind to the heart and mind of God. Details: 706-654-8165. • Christmas in the Park, lighted Christmas display It’s not true gambling, but takes place in White Coun- Dec. 1 Gospel singing set monthly of course it is a fundraiser. ty, where a bunch of local • Habersham County Christmas Parade A gospel singing will be held at 6 p.m. every second Saturday at They’ll have your tradition- civic groups come together Dec. (TBA) Country Cafe in Clarkesville (old Ingles shopping center). al craps table and blackjack, and try to help kids that • Christmas in Cornelia - Tree lighting/ice skating/Christmas fun even some slot machines need assistance with school Dec. 31 New location for The River and roulette for people, too. supplies,” Sinyard said. “It The River has a new location behind Hartford House at 184 • 9th Annual Apple Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration It’s all in good fun and all will be a fun day, but it will *Movie titles are subject to change. Anderson Circle, Alto. Service times are: 10 a.m. Sunday (come at for a good cause.” also help some families in 9:30 a.m. for refreshments) and 7 p.m. Wednesday. If you are looking The casino night idea the community.” for a church, visit The River, where families experience God together. was borrowed from another Crawford said attending Details: Myra Benfield, 706-968-8959. civic organization. each of the events is a good encourage people to become every day and although Level Grove offers food to hungry “The casino night was way to support the city and reinvested in their home,” sometimes it’s hard to get local businesses. Level Grove Baptist Church’s Food for the Hungry program is the something the Rotary [club] Crawford said. “If we don’t involved, doing so would had done for many years be- “As we get more and first Wednesday of each month. Details: 706-778-6371. love it, how can we encour- make a big difference.” fore, but they weren’t doing more into working and our age anybody else to love For more information on Christian Education classes at St. Thomas it anymore, so we kind of got efforts toward revitalizing it. We have to remember calendar events, call 706- St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church has changed its Sunday their blessing to do it on our our downtown, I would just that we live and work here 778-7875. morning Christian Education classes to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. A light soup dinner will be followed by adult, children’s Christian Education classes. Nursery available. Harvest Christian has on-going food pantry Sharing and Caring serves 12,000 clients in 2011 Harvest Christian Church holds an on-going monthly food pantry with Food Bank of Northeast Georgia from 9 a.m.-noon, second Approximately 12,000 clients were volunteers. New officers were elected, with utility bills, medical and dental Wednesday. Details: 706-754-4704. served at The Sharing and Caring which included Burt Logan, president; needs, medical supplies, and other Places in Habersham County during Patricia Neeley, vice president; Jackye needs for residents of Habersham Hazel Creek Baptist giving food 2011, according to Joe Karwoski, trea- Cooper, secretary; and Joe Karwoski, County. Local churches and individu- Hazel Creek Baptist Church, in partnership with The Food Bank of surer, in his report to the annual meet- treasurer. als as well as the United Way support Northeast Georgia, will give food to those in need based on income ing of The Sharing and Caring Places New directors also elected for the the organization with monetary do- eligibility, 5-6 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month. Located at 243 in Habersham County on Jan. 17. 2012 term were the Rev. Scott Brown, nations, and clothing and household Hazel Creek Church Road, Mt. Airy. Details: 706-778-5347. Karwoski also stated through No- Sue Blair, Candice Wallace and Faith items are sold at store locations in vember 2011, more than $266,800 had Inglis. Other directors include Lea Cornelia and Clarkesville to fund the Glade Creek Baptist to distribute food been spent on client needs. This figure Cohen, Minnie Falocco, Becky Fergu- operation. Glade Creek Baptist Church, 884 Toccoa Highway, Mt. Airy, will dis- already surpassed the total spent for son, Mary Goebel, Ann Jarrell, Mar- Donations of good, saleable cloth- tribute boxes of free, non-perishable food in partnership with “There’s the entire year of 2010. gie McCollum, Linda McQueen, Lane ing and household items are request- Hope for the Hungry” on the third Thursday of each month from 10 “Ninety-eight cents of every dollar Meier, Patricia Neeley, Gene Schaefer, ed, and the items can be dropped off at a.m.-2 p.m. Details: 706-754-6586. goes directly to client support,” stated Barbara Smith, the Rev. David Turn- either store location between 10 a.m. Karwoski. “Only two cents is used for er and Hazel Quinn. and 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Alto C.H. offers soup kitchen administrative expenses.” Logan thanked the many volun- Another opportunity to support Alto C.H. Church has an ongoing soup kitchen from 11:30 a.m.-1 All staff is non-paid and strictly teers for their ministry to the poor this organization is the purchase of a p.m. each Wednesday. Everyone is welcome. volunteers, and the organization is and destitute in Habersham County. raffle ticket for a 80-1/2-by-80 1/2-inch Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays debt free. He expressed his appreciation for the hand-made quilt. This quilt was made Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery ministry, The annual meeting and luncheon selfless giving of themselves to ac- and donated by Betty Marolf, and the dealing with all of life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Meets 7 p.m., Fridays, was held at North Georgia Technical complish this work. drawing for the winning ticket will be School’s dining room and was attend- Sharing and Caring provides food, Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Tickets are River Point Church, 193 Main St., Cornelia. Details: 706-768-2452. ed by board members, officers and clothing, heating assistance, help on sale at the Cornelia store. FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 9 11/26/12/26/12 3:23:023:23:02 PMPM 10A The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 Jesus calls us to be peacemakers – leaven for peace oo often, it seems, the realities of our The Kingdom of God values against us will not understand. they both begin to speak and listen to find world shatter my hopes for peace. peace and calls us to be leaven They will talk and squabble and common ground. TIt is not just the 10 years of war we for peace in our broken world. gossip and make pronouncements Jesus demonstrates for us the power of have experienced since the tragedy of 9/11, Through his own actions, Jesus meant to undermine us. But the dialogue – talking and listening to those though. I become discouraged when politi- teaches us how to sow peace in work of peacemaking cannot be who are different than us – in the peace- cians, pundits and citizens determine this world. accomplished without engage- making process. Dialogue does not come fighting, arguing and screaming at each In Luke 19, Jesus encounters ment. easily. Often, we cannot understand or other on TV, blogs or in person achieve Zacchaeus, the chief tax collec- In John 3, Jesus has a late even tolerate the people or the position their agenda more than seeking common tor for the Roman government night, secret rendezvous with of the other side. However, as leaven for ground. Peace becomes lost when we de- of Jericho, waiting in the broad Nicodemus. As a Pharisee and peace, dialogue is a necessity. Without it, termine our way is the only way. branches of a sycamore tree. member of the Jewish ruling we will never find common ground and In Matthew 5, Jesus challenges our The community hates Zacchaeus council, Nicodemus represents peacemaking becomes impossible. values as he outlines nine distinctive ways because his wealth comes from Dr. Eric the most religious and politically Jesus calls us to be peacemakers of living that bring the favor of God into their pockets. Jesus stops under powerful people in the nation. As – leaven for peace. He demonstrates the our lives. One of these Beatitudes simply the tree, speaks to Zacchaeus Spivey a radical rabbi, Jesus advocates a power of engagement and dialogue in the says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for and goes to his home. No one can world-changing new understand- way of peace. When we choose to walk in they will be called children of God” (Matt believe a rabbi would have dinner ing of the Kingdom of God. At this this third way – many in our fallen world 5:9 NRSV). with such a man. secret meeting these two men represent- will not understand. It will seem counter- This is not a political strategy, a cul- Jesus demonstrates the power of engag- ing such vast differences in the under- cultural – and it is. It is the way of Jesus. tural statement or a mediation technique. ing those different than us in order to seek standings in God’s Kingdom begin to talk. Amen! Rather, this is about the kind of people we peace. Engagement, though, comes at a There are no disciples. No temple guards Dr. Eric Spivey is pastor of First Baptist are to be as followers of Jesus. price. People who support us and people or scribes to record what they say. Alone, Church of Cornelia. Worshipping in Habersham The church directory lists in alphabetical Church of Jesus Christ of First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville Harvest Bible Fellowship Life Church Open Arms Worship Center order the names of most of the churches Latter Day Saints 108 N. Washington St., Clarkesville Wa-Lo Shopping Center, Clarkesville 110 Church St., Baldwin Airport Rd., Baldwin serving Habersham County, the church’s Dennis Cash Road, Mt. Airy 706-754-2935 706-839-7057 706-778-5394 706-778-2039 physical address and telephone number 706-776-3978 (if available). Please call us to add your Foothills Community Church Harvest Christian Church Light House Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church church or make any changes. 706-778-4215 Church of Christ of Habersham County 848A S. Main St., Cornelia 231 Harvest Church Road, Clarkesville Hollywood Church Rd., Clarkesville Pea Ridge Road, Cornelia 326 Double Bridge Connector (across from 123 Tire) 706-754-4704 Alleys Chapel United Methodist Mt. Airy, 706-778-7840 706-778-8714 Living Faith Sanctuary Providence Baptist Church Highway 197 North, Clarkesville Hazel Creek Baptist Church 4400 Cannon Bridge Rd., Demorest 12080 Highway 197 North, Clarkesville Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) Fresh Fire Foursquare Gospel Church 243 Hazel Creek Church Road 706-839-1404 706-947-1045 Alto Baptist Church 2138 Double Bridge Rd., Clarkesville Highway 197 North, Clarkesville Mt. Airy, 706-778-5347 210 B.C. Grant Road, Alto 706-754-0132 706-754-1382 Living Hope Church Return Baptist Church 706-776-1981 Heritage Baptist Church www.life2hope.com 915 Highway 105, Demorest Clarkesville Baptist Church Friendly Mission Baptist Church 660 Baldwin Road [email protected] 706-754-7354 Alto Congregational Holiness Church 1287 Washington Street, Clarkesville 154 Friendly Mission Lane, Cornelia Off 441 By Pass, Cornelia 706-348-8216 Alto Congregational Church Rd., Alto 706-754-2643 706-778-7033 www.TheHeritageBC.org River Point Community Church 706-778-5049 706-968-6500 The Lord’s Vineyard Community Church 193 N. Main St., Cornelia Clarkesville Church of God Gethsemane Baptist Church 429 S. Main St., Cornelia 706-778-5000 Amy’s Creek Baptist Church 173 Highway 197 North, Clarkesville 3104 Chase Road, Cornelia Higher Ground Baptist Church 706-778-1561 654 Amy’s Creek Road, Clarkesville 706-754-6967 706-778-2049 Otis Brown Road, Baldwin River Road Mission Church 706-754-4090 Macedonia Baptist Church 1050 Twin River Orchard Rd, Demorest Clarkesville First United Methodist Church Glade Creek Baptist Church Hills Crossing Baptist Church New Liberty Road, Clarkesville 706-865-3552, 706-224-6169 Antioch Baptist Church 1131 Washington Street, Clarkesville 884 Toccoa Highway, Mt. Airy 3569 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville 706-754-9020 2175 Antioch Church Road, Clarkesville 706-754-2677 706-754-6586 706-754-6206 Shady Grove Baptist Church 706-754-2687 Mt. Airy Baptist Church 226 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cornelia Community Baptist Church Glorybound Baptist Church Hillside Baptist Church Grandview Avenue, Mt. Airy 706-778-5045 Baldwin Baptist Church 153 Double Bridge Connector, Mt. Airy 186 Wade St., Alto 324 Level Grove Road, Cornelia 706-778-6635 Willingham Avenue, Baldwin 706-778-7497 770-983-7924 706-778-6284 Shirley Grove Baptist Church www.baldwinbc.org, 706-778-6181 Mt. Bethel Church of God Shirley Grove Road, Turnerville Cool Springs United Methodist Good News Baptist His Way Assembly of Praise 1668 Talmadge Dr., Toccoa 706-754-9556 B.C. Grant Baptist 117 Cool Springs Road, Clarkesville J Warren Road, Cornelia 182 Anderson Circle, Alto 706-886-2986 1363 B.C. Grant Road, Alto 706-754-4866 706-778-5188 678-776-2289 Spiritual Israel Church & Its Army 706-778-5703 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 138 Elrod St., Cornelia Cornelia Christian Church Grace Baptist Church Hollywood Baptist Church 988 Historic Highway 441, Demorest 706-778-3147 Baldwin Congregational Holiness Church 1244 Highway 441 Bypass, Cornelia 1768 Chase Road, Cornelia 208 Hollywood Church Rd, Clarkesville 706-754-6075 315 Airport Road, Baldwin 706-778-6404 706-778-5618 706-754-6790 St. Francis of Assisi 706-776-6491 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Anglican Catholic Church Cornelia Congregational Holiness Church Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church House of Prayer Hollywood Hwy, Clarkesville Mass 10:30 am Sundays Bethel Temple CH Church 368 Galloway Street, Cornelia 296 E. Green Street, Clarkesville Dicks Hill Parkway, Mt. Airy Pastor Billy Joe Jenkins 203 Green St., Gainesville 467 Bethel Temple Road, Demorest 706-778-8364 706-754-2451 706-754-1910 678-267-2105 706-754-1571 Mt. Vernon Holiness Church Cornelia United Methodist Church Grace Lutheran Church Israel CME Church Highway 115, near Demorest St. Mark Catholic Church Bethesda Fellowship Church 204 Oak St., Cornelia 1121 Historic Hwy 441 N, Demorest 244 3rd St., Cornelia 706-778-5287 5410 Highway 197 South, Clarkesville 2555 Duncan Bridge Road, Cornelia 706-778-4827 706-754-6696 706-776-2230 706-754-4518 706-778-5505 Mt. Zion Baptist Church Crossroads Baptist Church Habersham Baptist Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Timberline Drive, Clarkesville St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church Bethlehem Baptist Church Rev. Roy Lee Mitchell 506 Habersham Mills Road, Demorest 680 Double Bridge Connector 706-754-2626 1636 Mud Creek Rd., Alto 624 N. Highway 197, Clarkesville 534 Yonah Post Road, Alto 706-754-4054 Demorest, GA 30535 706-894-2422 706-754-4870 706-778-4534 706-778-2819 or 706-778-0201 Mt. Zion Baptist Church Habersham Hills Assembly of God Hollywood Hwy, Turnerville Stonepile Baptist Church Bible Way Baptist Church Demorest Baptist Church 728 N. Historic Highway 441, Demorest Lamar Christian Church 706-754-6075 Stonepile Road, Clarkesville 2765 Hollywood Hwy, Clarkesville 755 Central Avenue, Demorest 706-754-6696 3247 Hwy. 105, Baldwin 706-754-9344 706-754-9847 706-778-7126 706-778-8347 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Habersham Seventh Day Adventist Church Alto Tallulah Falls Baptist Church Bible Landmark Church Demorest Church of God 398 Rock Ford Cove Rd., Mt. Airy Leatherwood Baptist Church Church Street, Tallulah Falls 810 Old Cleveland Road, Cornelia 559 Central Avenue, Demorest 706-754-4307 Highway 105, Baldwin Mountain View Baptist Church 706-754-6798 706-776-6847 706-778-9654 706-778-0099 269 Mountain View Rd., Baldwin Harmony Baptist Church 706-776-9580 Tallulah Falls United Methodist Church Broad River Baptist Church, Demorest Methodist Congregational 5251 Old Hwy 441 N., Baldwin Level Grove Baptist Church Church Street, Tallulah Falls A Sovereign Grace Church Federated Church 706-776-3904 157 Old Level Grove Road, Cornelia Mud Creek Baptist Church 706-754-3205 139 Broad River Road, Baldwin 611 Georgia Street, Demorest 706-778-6371 3048 Mud Creek Road, Cornelia 706-778-9374 706-778-2418 706-778-6985 The Bridge Family Worship 2696 J Warren Rd., Cornelia Camp Creek Baptist Church Double Springs Baptist Church New Birth Baptist Church 1761 Camp Creek Road, Cornelia Double Springs Road, Demorest Hollywood Hills Rd., Clarkesville The Crossing Church 706-778-0622 706-754-0931 Meeting at Kandy Kane Learning Center Ebenezer Baptist Church 1323 Historic Highway 441 N., Clarkesville Canaan Baptist Church 487 Dicks Hill Parkway, Mt. Airy New and Living Way Church 678-588-7525 1024 Smokey Rd., Alto 706-778-5710 Mt. Airy Foursquare Gospel Clarkesville, 706-754-2370 The Hollywood Church of God Central Alliance Church Ebenezer United Methodist Church 275 Talmadge Dr., Toccoa 3311 Camp Creek Road, Mt. Airy 4000 Hollywood Hwy, Clarkesville New Life Fellowship www. reofgodnow.org www.centralalliancechurch.org 706-754-9384 4944 Yonah Homer Rd., Alto 706-886-1224 706-778-8421 770-869-9551 FairÀ eld Baptist Church The River Central Heights Baptist Church 2236 Highway 105, Demorest New Hope Baptist Church 184 Anderson Cir., Alto 2670 Highway 197 South, Mt. Airy 706-754-1395 5040 Pea Ridge Road, Cornelia www.theriverng.com 706-776-3296 706-778-9226 1-877-553-3299 Faith Tabernacle Baptist Chopped Oak Baptist Church Midway Crossing, Cornelia New Liberty United Methodist Church The Rock of Habersham P.O. Box 1445, Clarkesville 706-778-8447 New Liberty Road, Clarkesville 350 Ansley Road, Demorest 706-865-3288 706-776-7000 Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel New Life Assembly of God Christ Community Church 500 Highway 17 North, Clarkesville 105 Cash St., Cornelia The Torch Worship Center 728 Historic Hwy. 441N, Clarkesville 706-754-7068 706-778-8193 800 Cannon Bridge Road, Demorest 706-754-2326 706-778-4063 Fellowship Church New Vision Worship Center Christ Community Fellowship 230 Commercial Blvd., Baldwin 335 L.C. Turner Road, Baldwin Turnerville Church of God South Main Street, Cornelia www.myfcb.org 706-778-8364 Highway 441, Turnerville 706-778-3139 706-894-1500 706-754-6052 Northside Community Church Circle Drive, Cornelia Christ 1st International Christian First Baptist Church of Cornelia Victory Baptist Church 706-968-9740 Community Church 325 South Oak Street, Cornelia 1094 Hwy. 17, Clarkesville 822 Oak Street, Gainesville 706-778-4412 706-754-4682 770-540-6999 Oakey Mountain Baptist Church 3377 Oakey Mountain Road, Clarkesville Church of Christ at Clermont First Presbyterian of Cornelia 706-947-1423 Welcome Home Baptist Church 129 South at Hulsey Rd. 469 N. Main St., Cornelia Dicks Hill Parkway, Mt. Airy Hood Community Center 706-778-2822 Old Nacoochee Baptist Church 706-778-3308 706-892-6673 Clarkesville mb’s Offi ce Su Ryals Construction Lane Min olco pply Call today for a FREE quote Tax & Accounting Forest i Mart Wilbanks Body Shop, Inc. 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Highway 115 West • Clarkesville, GA 30523 • (706) 754-9090 ^ĞĐƵƌŝƚŝĞƐĂŶĚĂĚǀŝƐŽƌLJƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐŽĨĨĞƌĞĚƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ 706-778-6929 706-778-2731 dŚĞ^ƚƌĂƚĞŐŝĐ&ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂůůůŝĂŶĐĞ͕/ŶĐ͘ Nehemiah 8:10 NEG Church 1-27-2012 1 1/25/12 3:54:47 PM FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 1010 11/26/12/26/12 4:12:384:12:38 PMPM Friday, January 27, 2012 The Northeast Georgian 11A Community calendar Arts & Entertainment Connect Christian Single’s Coffee House on Church Street, Cleveland. All single’s 25 and older are invited to the Summit at Bethlehem Bap- Divorce Care class offered Sautee Community Contra Dance tist Church for a single’s fellowship, 7 p.m., Feb. 10. Live music, refresh- The Torch Worship Center offers an ongoing Divorce Care class for ments provided. Details/directions: email [email protected]. Sautee Contra Dance, Jan. 28, historic gym, anyone who is separated or going through a divorce. This is a 13-week Sautee Nacoochee Center. Potluck, 6:30 p.m.; Tomochichi DAR to meet program; meets 6:30 p.m., Mondays. Discover hope, discover healing. lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. No partner, Tomochichi Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Divorce Care for Kids also offered. Details: 706-778-4063. no experience necessary. Cost: adults $8, (SNCA members $7), Revolution, will meet at 2 p.m., Feb. 11, at Cornelia Presbyterian Domestic Violence Support Groups students $4, children under 8 free with supervising adult. Details: Church. The program will be “A Day in the Life of a Cherokee Man and Circle of Hope offers free weekly support groups for adults and 706-754-3254 or sauteecontra.com. Woman.” Details: Regent Lela Wade, 706-778-7260. children who have been affected by domestic violence. Call 706-776- Learn about polar bears at Clarkesville Library VFW Post 7720 announces awards banquet 4673 or email [email protected] for details. Join Ms. Dana, 5-6 p.m., Jan. 30, at the Clarkesville Library for an VFW Post 7720 will hold its annual awards banquet at 6 p.m., Feb. Journal Through Grief after-school program on polar bears. Details: 706-754-4413. 20, at 423 VFW Post Road, Cornelia. Details: Joe Meeks, 706-499- GAINESVILLE – Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center HCT schedules audition for ‘A Month of Sundays’ 2100. (NGMC) is offering a four-week grief support group for adults, “Journ- Habersham Community Theater to hold auditions for “A Month of Donations sought for yard/craft sale aling Through Grief,” 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 7-28, Hospice of Sundays,” 5 p.m., Feb. 5-6, at Habersham Theater, just off the square The Habersham County Senior Center and its Red Hat Club will NGMC, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville. Free, but reg- in Clarkesville. Production dates are April 13-15, 19-21. Details: 678- have a three-day yard sale and craft sale, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Feb. istration is required: nghs.com/hospice, email GriefSupport.hospice@ 316-6513 or habershamtheater.org. 22-24. Donations are being sought. Items can be dropped off at the nghs.com or call 770-219-8888. Annual Celebration of African-American Music set senior center between 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Pickups avail- Surviving the loss of a child able: 706-778-7768. The 21st Annual Celebration of African-American Music will take GAINESVILLE – Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center place at 3 p.m., Feb. 12, at the auditorium of Habersham Central High Woman’s investment club to meet offers support group to parents surviving loss of a child at any age. School, 2059 St. Hwy. 197 S., Mt. Airy. The theme for this year’s event Professional Woman’s Investment Club is welcoming mature, fe- Meets 5:30-6:30 p.m., the fi rst Wednesday each month, North Patient is “Making Melody In Our Hearts.” Details: Ann Nicely, 706-778-6001. male members. Club membership, education and fellowship included. Tower Pastoral Care Room, NGMC. No charge, limited space; registra- tion required: nghs.com/hospice, email GriefSupport.hospice@nghs. Find Your Match at Clarkesville Library Meetings: 5:30 p.m., second Wednesday of each month. Details: Jaime Huffman, 706-778-0236 or [email protected]; or Ann com or call 770-219-8888. Does your “perfect match” love reading mystery novels, westerns Whetzel, 706-754-1941 or [email protected]. or sizzling romances? Find out at Clarkesville Library’s fi rst Literary Grief Support Seminar for Families Speed-Dating event, 6-8 p.m., Feb. 14. Bring a favorite book to get the Senior Center computer classes GAINESVILLE – A workshop on healthy grieving for the whole conversations started. Open to adults ages 22-45; pre-registration Beginner class, 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, accepting reservations, tak- family is set 9 a.m.-noon, Feb. 18, Martha Hope Cabin, 528 Prior St. deadline, Feb. 7. Registration forms at the circulation desk. ing reservations for June 2012 and beyond. Exercise and computer Using art and other activities, you and your children will work together to process loss, highlight the strengths of your family, recognize how Quilts on display at state botanical gardens classes at Habersham County Senior Center rely on donations. Details: 706-776-7768, Barbara. it has changed and learn to move forward while keeping your loved For those who enjoy botanicals as well as quilts, check out the Geor- one’s memory alive. Free seminar/registration required: nghs.com/ gia State Botanical Gardens in Athens. The Mountain Laurel Quilters VFW 7720 meets hospice, [email protected] or 770-219-8888. Guild will have several quilts on display at the gardens through Feb. 26. VFW Post 7720 meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Monday. Play bingo at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday night. Details: 706-499-2100. Children’s support group Kiwanis Talent Show set CR4Kids is a program to help children kindergarten-sixth grade Cornelia Kiwanis Club’s 31st Annual Talent Show tryouts are American Legion looking for new members deal with their emotions and fi nd hope. Meets 7 p.m., every Friday, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 28, at Habersham Central High School’s theater. American Legion Post No. 84 needs you. Meet at 7 p.m., Cornelia River Point Church, 193 Main St., Cornelia. No charge, all are wel- Habersham students K-ninth grade will be able to showcase any tal- Library, the fourth Tuesday of each month. Members active in com- come. Details: 706-768-2452. ent this year; grades 10-12 must be musical only. Applications at all munity. Need your membership and participation. Details: Garnett Habersham schools, board of education offi ce. Hulsey, 706-778-5533 or Rex Burch, 706-949-0483. Family of the Addicted support group Family of the Addicted, a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery support Athens Youth Symphony accepting applications Clarkesville Kiwanis Club group, meets 7 p.m., every Friday, River Point Church, 193 Main St., Athens Youth Symphony is accepting audition applications for The Clarkesville Kiwanis Club meets at noon every Thursday at Cornelia. Deal with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. No charge, child spring semester. Openings for bassoon, all string sections. Forms North Georgia Technical College, in the meeting room next to the care provided, all are welcome. Details: 706-768-2452. available at athensyouthsymphony.org. Details: 706-543-1907. dining hall. Lunch is provided by the dining hall for all members and guests. Details: Barbara Kesler, 706-754-4216. Celebrate Recovery Applications accepted for Philharmonia Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery support Beginning in February, the Athens Youth Symphony will offer Historical Society museum open group, meets 7 p.m., every Friday, River Point Church, 193 Main St., Philharmonia. This string orchestra provides ensemble experience The Habersham County Historical Society museum, which includes Cornelia. Deal with life’s hurts, habits, hang-ups (relationship issues, for middle school-age string players (and qualifi ed younger students) the Standard Telephone Museum, is now open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. the fi rst anger, addiction, etc). No charge, child care provided. Details: 706- who are already note-reading well but do not have skills or experience Saturday of each month. The Historical Society is located at 228 N. 768-2452. required for youth symphony. Application: athensyouthsymphony.org. Main St., Cornelia. Details: habershamhistoricalsociety.org. Details: Debbie Schab, 706-543-1907. Support group for family, friends grieving a suicide Northeast Georgia Chapter NARFE The Northeast Georgia bereavement support group SOS (Survi- Crochet and knitting class The Northeast Georgia Chapter of NARFE (National Active and vors of Suicide), meets 6:30 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month. Join Dana and Naomi at the Clarkesville Library, 5-6 p.m., Retired Federal Employees) will meet at 11 a.m., the third Monday Bethlehem Baptist Church, Highway 197, Clarkesville. Enter at back Wednesdays, for an introductory class to knit or crochet a scarf. Bring of each month (except December) at Quincy’s in Toccoa. All federal of building. Details: 706-754-4870, ext. 42 (leave phone number) or one H/8 size crochet hook or a larger knitting needle size and normal employees (retired or active) are invited. email [email protected]. worsted weight yarn. Twenty-person limit; fi rst come, fi rst serve. Foothills Trout Unlimited Foothills Trout Unlimited meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday Volunteer opportunities Health & Fitness of each month at United Community Bank in Clarkesville. Regular programs are presented each month. Rape Response Volunteer Training Thyroid Disorders seminar North Georgia Arts Guild Rape Response Inc., a United Way agency serving victims of Rhett Weaver, MD, will present a free North Georgia Arts Guild meets at 9:30 a.m., third Thursday of sexual violence with counseling, advocacy, education, will have seminar on “Thyroid Disorders,” noon-1 p.m., each month, Old Clayton Inn, Main Street, Clayton. Coffee, refresh- volunteer training: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 11 and 25; and 5:30-8:30 Jan. 31, Habersham Medical Center West ments, programs. Details: northgeorgiaartsguild.com. p.m., Feb. 16 and 23. Volunteers on call at night or weekends. New Wing Classroom. Pre-registration required: volunteers must attend all dates. Details: 770-503-7273, rapere- 706-754-2042. Sponsored by the Habersham Medical Center Com- Habersham Humane Society sponse.com. Habersham Humane Society meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the fourth munity Wellness program. Foster parents needed Evening of Health and Wellness Monday of each month at the Clarkesville Library in the community room. Everyone invited. Details: 706-839-1040. Habersham County needs volunteers willing to consider fostering Join Cooper Seay and the Garden for Wellness team for an evening neglected and abused children: those whose birth parents need of health and wellness education and dinner, 6:15 p.m., Feb. 1. The Habersham Guard to meet support as they resolve problems, children of ethnic heritage, two or topic of the night will be: “Your thoughts create your life: how you can Habersham Guard, Camp 716, Sons of Confederate Veterans more siblings being placed together and children with a document- use hypnosis to create the thoughts in life that you desire.” All are meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, United Community ed medical, emotional or mental disability. Details: Annie Murphy, welcome; no cost for event. RSVP/details: 706-754-8899. Bank, Clarkesville. Men who have Confederate veteran ancestors or 706-754-0392; or 877-210-KIDS. N.E. Georgia Mountain Hiking Club need help in genealogical research are invited. Details: Dave Burton, 706-778-0200. Habersham Humane Society needs volunteers The N.E. Georgia Mountain Hiking Club will meet at 7 p.m., Feb. 2, Habersham Humane Society needs volunteers for the animal at the Clarkesville Library on Green Street. Details: 706-776-3176. School events shelter, event planning and execution, fundraising, public relations, Updates on Heart Disease seminar animal transport and short-term fostering of animals slated for trans- Jerre Lutz, MD, will present a free seminar, “Updates on Heart TLS taking applications for 2012-13 port. Details: 706-839-1040. Disease,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., Feb. 10, Habersham Medical Center The Little School and TLS Primary Academy will begin taking West Wing Classroom. Pre-registration required: 706-754-2042. applications for the 2012-2013 school year beginning Feb. 13. Ap- Miscellaneous Sponsored by the Habersham Medical Center Community Wellness plications for preschool through fi fth grade will be accepted. Details: program. tlsacademy.com or 706-754-8894. Senior Center going ‘greener’ Staying Young at Heart seminar Habersham County Senior Center is accepting donations of Fundraisers non-plastic silverware in an attempt to go “greener.” Mixed patterns, A free seminar, “Staying Young at Heart,” will be held from 12:30- mismatched items fi ne. Donations may be dropped off, 8 a.m.-4 1:30 p.m., Feb. 17, Habersham Medical Center West Wing Classroom. Chicken sale to benefi t Hazel Grove p.m., Monday-Friday; 217 Scoggins Drive, Demorest. Details: 706- Seminar will be presented by Dr. Stuart Sanders. Pre-registration 776-7768. required: 706-754-2042. Sponsored by Habersham Medical Center Hazel Grove Elementary School fi fth grade will sell Community Wellness program. chicken, 9 a.m., Jan. 28, Hayes Chevrolet parking lot Harvest Christian has ongoing food pantry Garden Walkers (Highway 365, Baldwin). Price: $20 for 10-pound case. Harvest Christian Church holds an ongoing monthly food pantry Breaded tenders, boneless wing chunks/fi lets, roasted fl avor fi lets with Northeast Georgia Food Bank from 9 a.m.-noon, second Join Linda Owens M.Ed., LMT, at Pitts Park at 9:15 a.m. on non-breaded. First come fi rst serve. Pre-order before Jan. 25. Details/ Wednesday. Details: 706-754-4704. Tuesdays and Thursdays, for Garden Walkers. Free. Details: 706- pre-orders: 706-754-2942 or 706-499-4049. Cash/checks only. 754-8899. Seniors invited to exercise Family Night Pajama Party Early Steps Preschool will host Family Night Pajama Party, Cornelia Exercise equipment available for use, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday- Community calendar McDonald’s, 5-8 p.m., Jan. 31. Hotcakes available as well as regular Friday, Habersham County Senior Center, Demorest. Must be resident menu items. Wear your pajamas. Activities, door prizes. Portion of of Habersham County and over the age of 50. Treadmills, bikes, proceeds from menu sales will benefi t ESP scholarship program, a policy ellipticals, rower. Details: Barbara, 706-776-7768. ministry of Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Northeast Georgian accepts announce- Free yoga classes SRWA recycles ink cartridges, small electronics Free yoga classes offered 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Thurs- ments for upcoming meetings and events, from The nonprofi t Soque River Watershed Association, in partner- days, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. the fi rst Saturday of each month, at Panther nonprofi t groups and organizations of interest ship with Funding Factory, benefi ts from recycling ink cartridges, cell Brook Spiritual Center, Turnerville. Reservations required. Details: Dr. to Habersham County residents, for its commu- phones and now laptops, GPS units, iPods/music players and digital Emerson D. Brooking, 706-754-7488 or pantherbrook.com. nity calendar. cameras. Drop-off boxes are at the Clarkesville and Cornelia libraries, Calendar notices may include no more than Silver Sneakers meet at Senior Center or the SRWA offi ce on the Clarkesville square. Details: 706-754-9382. 45 words and should be submitted no more than Silver Sneakers classes are held 10:30 a.m., each Monday and Kenny Brown fund established one month prior to the meeting or event. Thursday, followed by a brief Tai Chi breathing and relaxation session. The Kenny Brown Library Books for Children fund is asking for No announcements from businesses or for- Everyone 50 years of age or older invited. Habersham County Senior donations. All money will go to Clarkesville and Cornelia libraries to profi t organizations or individuals will be ac- Center, Demorest. Details: 706-776-7768. purchase children’s books. Send donations to: Helping Hands Minis- cepted for a free calendar listing. Exceptions to Clubs/organizations/government tries, P.O. Box 337, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573. Help continue Brown’s this policy may be made at the discretion of the work and guidance to the children of the area. editor. Woodmen offer cookbooks Send community calendar notices to: news@ Habersham Patriots Meeting thenortheastgeorgian.com; fax to 706-778-4114; Woodmen of the World Clarkesville Lodge 143 is selling Woodmen Habersham Patriots will meet at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 30, at The Attic, mail to P.O. Box 1555, Cornelia, GA 30531; or of the World cookbooks, with local recipes. Would make great gifts. Clarkesville. Guest speaker is Bill Evelyn, director of the State of drop off to at the offi ce at 2440 Old Athens High- Details: 706-754-4451 or 706-499-4850. Georgia Tea Party. Details: Anne Davis, 706-968-6985. way, Cornelia. Woman to Woman series continues Support groups The next speaker for Woman to Woman is Michele Shirley on “Financial Health.” She will speak at noon, Jan. 31, at Clarkesville Alanon meets weekly Library, Green Street. Details: 706-754-4113. Alanon meets at 7 p.m. Sundays at Seventh Day Adventist Church Spring gardening classes Spring gardening classes resume at Fritchey’s Garden, 10 a.m., Jan. 31. Free class on environmental gardening. Details: 706-754- 4662; leave message. -ARK 4URNER 'RADING 'RADING 3EPTIC 4ANK )NSTALLATION AARP offers free tax preparation Let us help you get the monthly benefits and medical coverage you need AARP Free Tax Preparation begins 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 2, at Clarkes- "OBCAT $OZER %XCAVATOR ,OADER ville Library, Green Street, and continues every Thursday through April "ACKHOE WORK 4RENCHING WATER LINES 268394w Call 12. Free to all; bring identifi cation, Social Security card and all related tax material with you. Details: Bill Newsom, 706-754-1510. $RIVEWAY 2EPAIR $EMOLITION 7ORK ,AND #LEARING ADAMS & ASSOCIATES Standard Telephone Ladies Luncheon #OMMERCIAL 2ESIDENTIAL The Standard Telephone Ladies Luncheon will be held at 11:30 $)24 '2!6%, (!5,%$ LICENSED INSURED a.m., Feb. 6 at Food Factory in Cornelia. All STC ladies are welcome. 345-03 2%-/6%$ 3INCE Details: 706-778-5850. 0HONE #ELL FF-NEG-NEG AA.indd.indd 1111 11/26/12/26/12 4:24:384:24:38 PMPM 12A The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 Recent UCB promotion ‘huge success’ During times of economic uncer- and we appreciate tainty, it’s more important than ever the opportunity that businesses bond together to to be included.” strengthen each other for long-term According to success. United Community Bank UCB-Habersham recently concluded a campaign to Chief Execu- not only attract new customers to tive Officer Jack the bank, but also push new busi- Keener, a stron- ness to merchants throughout ger United Com- Habersham County. munity Bank ob- During this promotion, individu- viously is good for als who became new United custom- the bank and its ers had the chance to win gift cer- customers, but a SUBMITTED tificates redeemable at hundreds of strong local busi- participating local shops and busi- ness community Forgotten Treasures offers vintage collectibles and antiques. nesses. is good for the en- The large number of certificates tire county. issued by UCB to local merchants, “We have been SUBMITTED increased exposure to these busi- gratified by the United Community Bank employee Kim Reed presents Keith Forgotten Treasures nesses and helped boost sales. response to this “We really appreciate the fact promotion, both McPherson with a gift certificate he won during the bank’s that bank customers have chosen to by our custom- recent promotion. redeem their certificates at our busi- ers and by the open near Clarkesville ness,” said Ben Brantley, store man- participating merchants,” Keener these people chose to join our fam- ager at Quality Foods in Cornelia. said. “We have been honored to ily of customers, and this was just Forgotten Treasures is Caudell said. “We hold many “If these people are new to the area have so many people come in and one way to say thank you, have a a new antique store that treasures regardless of your or just haven’t visited our store in learn about our unmatched service, little fun and show support of our opened Dec. 1, 2011, located taste, budget or passion.” the past, that’s positive for us. This stability and the wide variety of fellow local merchants and busi- just outside of Clarkesville Weekday hours are 10 is a great way to keep money local, our products and service. Many of ness people.” on Winding Stair Road. a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday Business owner Amanda through Friday; weekend Caudell invites the com- hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat- munity to step into the new urday. Closed on Sundays. Welcome to the Family world of Forgotten Trea- Forgotten Treasures is sures. located at 575 Winding Stair “Imagine a world of vin- Road, Clarkesville, off High- tage collectables and an- way 17. For more informa- Welcome to the Family tiques at your fingertips,” tion, call 770-605-1895. 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Registration for the youth The Lady Gladiators used Sub-region Standings Habersham Central had a their speed and quickness in Boys league ends today, Jan. 27. transition to jump out to a 17- tough time on its trip at Athens 1. Flowery Branch 4-2 The league fee is $75 for in- Tuesday night, dropping a pair of 4 lead in the opening quarter. county residents and $112.50 for 8-AAAA North basketball games HCHS cut the deficit to 24-20 with 2. Madison County 4-2 out-of-county residents. to Clarke Central. a 16-7 run in the second quar- 3. HCHS 3-3 Both HCHS squads entered ter. Clarke Central maintained 4. Winder-Barrow 2-3 HCRD will hold a player skills the week near the top of the sub- a four-to-six point lead through 5. Apalachee 2-3 evaluation before the teams are most of the second half until late region standings but Clarke Cen- 6. Clarke Central 2-4 formed. The specific dates for the tral pulled off the sweep. in the fourth quarter when HCHS The Lady Raiders, who are cut the lead to 42-40. But the Lady Girls season will be announced follow- ranked No. 10 in this week’s Gladiators managed to hang on 1. Flowery Branch 5-1 ing registration. Class AAAA coaches’ poll, dug a with an 8-2 run in the final min- T2. HCHS 4-2 For more information, call big hole in the first quarter and utes of the game. T2. Clarke Central 4-2 Haley Gerrin had 10 points for 706-754-3650 or email fsmorris@ never recovered, falling to Clarke 4. Madison County 3-3 50-42. The loss knocked the Lady HCHS, while Kerra Canup fin- TOM ASKEW/Special habershamga.com. Raiders (16-5, 4-2) out of the top 5. Winder-Barrow 1-4 HCHS’ Zach Rhyneer had a season-high spot in the region into a tie with See Basketball, Page 3B 6. Apalachee 0-5 Athletic pass nine points in Tuesday’s game. Clarke Central. Flowery Branch The Habersham County School System athletic department is offering the 2011-12 Athletic Activity Pass to all middle school and high school students and parents. The pass allows each student or parent admission into any middle school or high school home athletic competition during the 2011-12 school year. The cost is $50 per student or $75 per parent. The passes are on sale at each of the middle schools as well as the HCHS athletic department office. For more information, contact Terri Roberts at 707-778-7161. MS sports physical Habersham Medical Center will be offering free physicals in the spring for all potential 2012-13 MARK TURNER/Staff MARK TURNER/Staff middle school athletes. Habersham Central’s Tanner Batson, the 2011 region low-medalist, is HCHS’ Junior Bravo, is one of several key players returning from last The physicals will be offered one of 10 reurning players in the Raiders’ golf program. year’s squad that advanced to the Class AAAA Final Four. Tuesday, April 10, for girls and Thursday, April 12, for boys. Times for the physicals will be announced at a later date. Physicals will be held at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. For more information, call 706- 778-7161. Seven in a row? Fishing regulations The 2012 Georgia SportFish- Raider soccer, golf teams aim ing Regulations are now available through Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources to keep region title streak alive Division. The WRD recently distributed printed versions of the regulations By MARK TURNER beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24- opened practice this week as “We don’t really focus on hav- to all Division offices and facili- 21 to claim Super Bowl XXXIX more than 100 kids participated ing that target on our back,” said It’s been a long time since and the Chicago White Sox swept in tryouts, hoping to earn a spot Wallace. “We are focused on ties, a number of State Parks and somebody besides Habersham the Houston Astros to win the on the varsity, junior varsity or where this group is. The kids’ ex- fishing license retailers statewide. Central won an 8-AAAA boys’ World Series. C teams. pectations is what drives them. An online version of the new soccer or golf title. Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback HCHS head coach Ric Wallace, They want to do well. Winning Girl” was the most downloaded who has been the team’s leader is all they’ve ever known. This regulations already is available at In fact, the last time either happened was in 2005. George W. song that year and Million Dol- for all six region championships, group is prepared and it’s their georgiawildlife.com/fishing/regula- Bush had just been sworn in to lar Baby won an Oscar as Best said Wednesday the winning tra- turn and they are ready to do begin his second term as presi- Picture. dition has helped form the expec- See Shorts, Page 3B dent, the New England Patriots The Raiders’ soccer team tations for this year’s team. See Streak, Page 3B Lady Lions end HC sets three-game skid football Staff report The Piedmont College women’s schedule basketball team put an end to a three-game losing streak with a 63- By MARK TURNER 44 road win Wednesday night over Covenant College. When the Georgia High The Lady Lions improved to 14-3 School Association ratified on the year and 6-2 in Great South the state’s new classifica- Athletic Conference play. PC takes tion plan in January, one of on Huntingdon College Saturday the first items on the list of in a league game at 2 p.m. at Cave things to do for Habersham Arena in Demorest. Central was to hammer In Wednesday night’s win, Sada out a football schedule for Wheeler posted her 11th double-dou- the next two MARK TURNER/Staff ble of the season as the Lady Lions years. cruised to a 19-point win. HCHS is Wheeler was dominant in the NATIONAL SIGNING DAY moving up opening half, scoring 21 points, to the state’s Habersham Central’s Kevin Ellison will sign a national letter including the final 10 points of the largest class of intent to play football at Georgia Southern next week. half as PC went to the locker room (AAAAAA) next fall and with a 39-25 lead. Ellison’s ceremony will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1, dur- the schedule has a much Wheeler scored the first four different look. ing the 2012 National Signing Day Spectacular in Roswell. points in the second half helping Habersham Central will Ellison and many of the state’s top players will participate the Lady Lions extend the lead. PC open the season Aug. 31 at led by as much as 24 points in the in the event, which will be held at Andretti Indoor Karting & Raider Stadium in a non-re- second half. Games, located at 11000 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell. gion game against one of its Wheeler finished the game with next door neighbors, White The annual event is hosted by 680 The Fan, Fox 5 TV and 27 points, 12 rebounds, four steals JASPER LEE/Special County. HCHS owns a 4-0 and four blocks. Symone Bell had the Touchdown Club of Atlanta. Ellison will sign with Georgia Piedmont freshman Symone Bell had eight career record between the Southern at 2:15 p.m. The event will be broadcast on 680 eight points, five rebounds, four points, five rebounds, four steals and two The Fan and streamed online at myfoxatlanta.com See Piedmont, Page 2B assists in the win. See Football, Page 2B FF-NEG-NEG BB.indd.indd 1 11/26/12/26/12 2:08:492:08:49 PMPM 2B The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 HCHS COMPETITION CHEER HONORS Submitted TheHabershamCentralco-edcompetitioncheerteam was honored recently during a team banquet. Receiving awards for JASPER LEE/Special the varsity squad were, front left, Zack Smagur (Most Valuable Cheerleader), Lindsay Brooksher (Captain’s Choice), Em- Piedmont’s Richarson Myrthil had 11 points and seven ily Thomas (Captain’s Choice), Spencer Turk (Most Improved), Chandler Taylor (Heart of a Raider), Carley Jarrard (Coach’s rebounds in the loss to Covenant College. Award, team captain), Tina Inkeo (Most Improved), Haley Rae Vasser (team captain). Piedmont From Page 1B steals and two assists, take a 43-35 lead. while Amber Satterfield PC trailed by as many as had eight points and four 18 points in the second half rebounds. before staging a rally mid- Habersham Central way through the final half. graduates Lauren Ander- PC went on a 12-0 run to son (three rebounds) and cut the deficit to 60-55 with Charlotte Lewallen (one 10:17 to play. Dylan Delaney rebound) combined to play hit a pair of three-pointers 22 minutes in the win, during the run while Rich- arson Myrthil scored four. LionsfalltoScots The Scots regained con- The Piedmont men had trol with an 8-0 run and PC a hard time slowing down never cut the lead below 12 Covenant freshman Bry- points in the five minutes ant Engbers as the Scots of the game. claimed a 91-78 win. Delaney and Kyle Lund- The loss leaves the Lions berg each had a game-high with a 0-3 record in GSAC 16 points for the Lions. Del- play and a 4-14 overall re- aney hit four three-point- cord. PC takes on Hunting- ers while Lundberg added don College Saturday in a five rebounds. Submitted Submitted conference matchup at 4 Michael Ross scored Haley Rae Vasser received The Habersham Central junior varsity competition cheerleaders were recognized dur- p.m. in Demorest. 15 points, including four the Coke Academic Award ing a recent team banquet. Receiving awards were, from left, Jordan Williamson (Coach’s Engbers did most of his three-pointers, while for having the highest grade Award), Erin Pettus (Captain Award), Kelly Carruth (Captain Award) and Sarah Jackson (Most damage in the first half, Myrthil finished with 11 scoring 24 of his game-high points and a team-high point average. Improved). 26 points to help the Scots seven rebounds. Bring the Past into the Present.... Habersham’s History in Photographs Volume 2 MARK TURNER/Staff Head coach Stuart Cunnignham and the Raiders will take on local schools White County and Stephens County in non-region play during the 2012 football season. Schedule From Page 1B two schools. year competing at the var- Mustangs went 0-10 this On Sept. 7, the Raiders sity level. season. HCHS holds a 4-0 will renew a longtime se- On Sept. 28, former advantage in the previous ries with Stephens County, HCHS head coach Mark meetings between the two taking on the Indians at Fleetwood returns to Mt. teams. The Reservation in Toccoa. Airy with the Peachtree The Raiders head back The two schools have been Ridge Lions. to Suwanee Oct. 19 to take preseason scrimmage op- Fleetwood, who had an on North Gwinnett. 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All of Canup’s points came on Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Schneider expertise.” three three-pointers in the School is adding a wres- will head up Schneider became a third quarter. tling program next year. the estab- member of the Rabun Gap Kenzie Fleming scored Dr. Anthony Sgro, Rabun lishment of faculty in 2011, teaching six points on a pair of three- Gap’s Head of School, an- the program middle school history and pointers, while Christy nounced this week that the (grades 7-12) also served as assistant Smith had five points. Ali- school plans to bring wres- in preparation varsity football coach dur- cia Maddox had four points, tling back to the Rabun for the 2012-13 ing Rabun Gap’s inaugural Emily Robinson and Jen Gap campus, joining the season. varsity year. He is current- Lovell each scored three school’s current 28-team SCHNEIDER “I am ly coaching middle school points, and A.C. Brown had athletic program. thrilled that baseball. two points. The school has named we are bring- Schneider joined the Clarke Central ‘s Kay- Matt Schneider as the pro- ing wrestling back to Eagles from upstate New onnah Perrin had 13 points gram’s new coach. Rabun Gap,” said Athletic York where he taught for and 10 rebounds to lead the “We’re excited about Director Jason Grove. 10 years and built a strong Lady Gladiators to their having a competitive wres- “With our growing enroll- middle school wrestling fifth consecutive win. Eu- tling program at Rabun ment and enhanced weight program in the Oneida niqua Smith scored 11 Gap, and welcome Coach training and conditioning City School District. points, and Cierra Jackson Schneider as our new head facilities, this is a logical While at Oneida, Sch- had nine points and 11 re- coach,” said Srgo. “He winter sport for us. We are neider grew the program bounds. brings a wealth of experi- eager to compete against from two wrestlers in 2007 According to HCHS head ence to the prog ram. Matt’s our local rivals in north to 32 in 2011, leaving the coach John Hood, the Lady character and level of expe- Georgia and western North school with a record of 43- Raiders were without start- rience will benefit both the Carolina. It was impera- 8. ing guard Brianna Barrett academic and athletic pro- tive that we find an experi- “I’m excited to start a who missed the game after grams at Rabun Gap, and enced and energetic leader program of great integrity being in a car accident over his focus on wrestling will for this program, and we and continue the wrestling the weekend. Barrett’s ensure a successful pro- were blessed to find some- tradition here at Rabun status for tonight’s game gram launch.” one of Matt’s character and Gap,” said Schneider. against Winder-Barrow and the rest of the regular season games was unavail- able at press time. In the boys’ contest, the Gladiators used a 24-8 run MARK TURNER/Staff in the second quarter to grab control of the game Kenzie Fleming and the Lady Raiders are currently tied for and had the Raiders their second in the 8-AAAA North standings. worst loss of the season, 75-57. Kevin Ellison and Pat- Ivester and Jeremy Weth- The Raiders (15-5, 3-3) rick Burns combined for 22 erton each scored two. dropped into third place in points in the second half as The Raiders were with- the sub-region standings the Raiders tried to rally out the services of senior as Flowery Branch and but the Gladiators hung on post player Justin Banks, Madison County currently to the double-digit lead and who will miss both games claim the top spot with 4-2 handed the Raiders their this week after being eject- records. third loss in five games. ed in the loss to Madison HCHS was only down Ellison had a team-high County Friday night. by two points, 15-13, af- 21 points, including 13 HCHS takes on Winder- ter the opening quarter in the second half, while Barrow in a sub-region but Clarke’s Deiuntre Cox Burns finished with 12. matchup today, beginning spurred the big run in the Zach Rhyneer scored a with the girls’ contest at 7 second quarter as the lead career-high nine points, p.m. grew to 39-21 at the half. while Richard Schildbach Editor’s Note: WCON Cox had 17 of his game-high scored seven, Monterrio Radio’s David Foster con- 27 points in the first half. Johnson had four, and Cole tributed to this story. Streak From Page 1B BILLY CHISM/CNI News Service what it takes to be success- coach Chris Chitwood and a target on our back in the ful on the field.” the Raiders begin prepara- region, but we enjoy being HOGPEN HILL CLIMB The Raiders not only tions next week. Chitwood in that position. We’re ex- The Hogpen Hill Climb to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia attracted more won the region title last said Wednesday that every- cited that we have a chance than 300 people, who either competed in the Piglet 5K run or the main event, the 18K. year but the team advanced one is eager to get things to go in and try to do it to the Class AAAA Final going. again.” Several Habersham County runners participated. Shown, back row, from left, are Spencer Four. HCHS’ season ended “I’m as excited and The Raiders have a deep Carr and Mary Katherine Tatum, both of Cornelia. Front row, from left, Temple Carr, who won with a 8-2 loss to Chatta- ready to get started as I’ve stable of golfers returning the Piglet 10-under boys category with a time of 29:13, Ray Carr, Bethany Bruning and Karis hoochee in the semifinals ever been and the guys feel from last year. and the loss is helping to the same way,” said Chit- The Raiders’ JV and Tatum, who came in first in the Piglet 10-under girls category with a time of 36:38. The win- motivate this year’s team, wood. “We’ve got to pre- varsity program has 10 ner of the 18K, David Bell of Atlanta, with a time of 1:16:49. Winner of the Piglet race was especially returning play- pare to play one of the best players returning, includ- Ernie Janelle, of Smyrna, with a time of 20:49 seconds. ers like Cristian Zavala, schedules we’ve had.” ing four players who where Jose Lara, Victor Gaspar, HCHS has nine regu- a big part of the 2011 title Junior Bravo and Alex lar season events on this run. Tanner Batson, who Paramo. year’s schedule, including was the 8-AAAA low-med- Shorts From Page 1B “I’ve noticed that they tournaments all over the alist as a sophomore last are extremely motivated state. HCHS opens the sea- spring, returns along with tions. WRD advises new and Nature” celebration brings through an excise tax placed to do better than we did son Feb. 25 in Cumming at Michael Thompson, Greg last year,” said Wallace. the Coal Mountain Classic. Reabold and Jared Brooks. experienced anglers alike to together federal and state on certain fishing and boating “All of these guys played The team takes a trip to Je- The Raiders’ chances familiarize themselves with the fish and wildlife agencies; the equipment and fuels. against Chattahoochee kyll Island in early March of winning another region Georgia Sport Fishing Regula- hunting, shooting, angling, These funds, administered last year and that left a bad for the Johnny Paulk Invi- title got a huge shot in the taste. That was a difficult tational. HCHS hosts the arm over the summer when tions before casting a line. and boating industries; and by the Service, are combined loss. The season didn’t end annual Apple Mountain Lee McCoy, one of the top “This guide is designed to conservation groups to mark with hunting license dollars in right.” Invitational March 10 at prep golfers in the country, help anglers find great places a milestone of partnership each state to fund important The Raiders’ pipeline of Apple Mountain Golf Club transferred to HCHS from talent runs deep as more near Clarkesville. The reg- Florida. to fish and to educate them on success that has led to 75 state wildlife conservation and than 30 players in this ular season schedule also While practice doesn’t Georgia’s fishing opportunities years of quality hunting, fishing, hunting programs. year’s program played the includes the North Geor- officially begin until Mon- and regulations,” explains WRD shooting, boating and wildlife- “The 75th anniversary of high school program last gia High School Invitation- day, Chitwood says the Chief of Fisheries Management related recreation. the WSFR program is a tremen- year. al at Achasta in Dahlonega players have been prepar- “We were young last April 2-3. The region tour- ing for the season for sev- John Biagi. The occasion also marks dous opportunity to celebrate year but we’re still going nament will be played at eral months. The guide provides helpful the beginning of a new era in the conservation victories to be a young team this Reunion Golf Club in Ho- “When we talked about information, including color fish wildlife conservation, during that have been made possible year. We’ll only have about schton April 24, with the the season in the fall, we a half dozen seniors,” said Class AAAA tournament talked about being ready identification charts for both which the partners will estab- because of this innovative fund- Wallace. set for May 7 at Jones Creek to go as soon as we started freshwater and saltwater fish, lish new goals for fostering ing approach,” said Jonathan The Raiders open the in Augusta. practicing,” said Chitwood. license purchasing information, and maintaining partnerships Gassett, PhD, president, season in two weeks, tak- Chitwood realizes that “Most of them play year- ing on Johnson in a scrim- all the other golfers in the round so they are ready to contact information for WRD to continue conservation and Association of Fish and Wildlife mage game Feb. 7. The region are working to end get started.” fisheries management offices outdoor recreation into the next Agencies. “WSFR has made the team kicks off the regular the Raiders’ region streak. and WRD law enforcement 75 years and beyond. difference for the survival and season Feb. 18 against pe- “We’ve been very for- The Northeast Georgian offices, trout stream listings, “The Service is proud to abundance of some species, rennial state power Dal- tunate the past few years ton. The region opener is to play well at the end of ÕÃiÃÊ£ää¯ÊÌÝVÊ public fishing area information, join our partners in recogniz- and because of it, many fish Feb. 21 against Madison the season when it counts ÃÞL>Ãi`Ê state record fish listings and ing more than seven decades and wildlife populations are at County the most,” said Chitwood. complete fishing regulations. of wildlife conservation and historically high levels today.” On the golf course, head “Winning it six times, puts The Board of Natural quality outdoor recreational op- Industry and agency part- Resources sets Georgia’s portunities,” said Director Dan nerships have helped to the fishing regulations based on Ashe of the U.S. Fish and Wild- WSFR program to become what recommendations made by the life Service. “With our nation’s it is today. )I FF-NEG-NEG BB.indd.indd 3 11/26/12/26/12 1:59:011:59:01 PMPM 4B The Northeast Georgian Friday, January 27, 2012 ByBy RICKRICK MINTERMINTER // UniversalUniversal UclickUclick NOTEBOOK Monster Energy joins Busches The Busch brothers, Kyle and Kurt, had their share of behavioral issues during the 2011 season, but that hasn’t prevented them from signing a sponsor to back their Nationwide Series racing this season. The brothers have announced a multi-year agreement with Monster Energy Company to sponsor their No. 54 Toyota in the Nationwide Series. The two will Kurt Busch (left) and Kyle Busch share driving (NASCAR photo) duties, with Kyle opening the season at Daytona International Speedway and running the next four races before splitting the balance of DefyingDefying the season with Kurt, as the two compete for the Nationwide car owner championship. Turn One Racing to run in Cup Former driver Stacy Compton and his Turn One Racing team have announced plans to the odds campaign a Sprint Cup car in a limited the odds schedule this season. The team plans to focus on the shorter tracks on the circuit, beginning their season at Phoenix International Carl Edwards jumps from Las Vegas’ iconic Stratosphere Tower last February in a publicity stunt early in NASCAR’s 2011 season. (NASCAR photo) Raceway in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on March 4. The team, which raced in the Camping Edwards looks to follow runner-up year with championship World Truck Series last year with Cole Whitt doing the driving, will use race cars pur- chased from Richard Childress Racing. The t would seem that being the runner-up in driver and sponsor were not mentioned in the the Sprint Cup points standings one year announcement. Iwould bode well for that team the following year. But recent history has shown that the oppo- A.E. stays as NASCAR sponsor site is true, as this past year’s runner-up Carl American Ethanol will continue its sponsor- Edwards knows all too well. ship of NASCAR race teams in 2012, backing The last driver to follow up a runner-up the No. 3 Chevrolet driven by Austin Dillon in points finish with a title the next year was the the Nationwide Series for six races as well as current champ, Tony Stewart, who did that one Sprint Cup start. American Ethanol also back in 2001 and 2002. It’s only happened 10 will be an associate sponsor on all the Richard times in the history of the series. Childress Racing cars in NASCAR. Since Stewart’s first championship, the run- Kenny Wallace and his RAB Racing team ner-up spot has pretty much been a jinx for also will be backed for five Nationwide races the next year. as well as their attempt to run the Daytona Mark Martin started the trend, finishing 500. second in points to Stewart in ’02 and falling to 17th the next year. Jimmie Johnson fin- New Miss Sprint Cup named ished second in ’03 and did so again in ’04, but dropped to fifth in ’05. A new Miss Sprint Cup was introduced last Greg Biffle went from second in ’05 to 13th week. Kristen Beat, of Jimmie Johnson’s the next year. Matt Kenseth and Jeff Gordon hometown of El Cajon, Calif., joins returning were the next two runners-up, and both lost Miss Sprint Cups Kim Coon of Orlando, Fla. ground the following year. and Jaclyn Roney of Ann Arbor, Mich. Edwards had a spectacular ’08 season, win- Tony Stewart ning a series-high nine races. But he was a is introduced as he stands on his car during NASCAR After the Lap at The Joint inside the Hard Rock non-factor in ’09, going winless and dropping Hotel & Casino on December 1, 2011 in Las Vegas. (NASCAR photo) to 11th in points. Mark Martin won five times going forward. said. “So I think anything you have that you that year and finished second in the stand- “That is the way this sport is,” he said. “We maybe thought was an advantage through last ings, but he went winless and dropped to 13th have made the mistake of resting on our lau- year, things we learned, has certainly disap- in 2010. rels and focusing on a couple little things, but peared. The 2010 season was Denny Hamlin’s big you can’t do that. You have to keep looking at “I think that’s going to make us have to year, as he won eight races and finished sec- everything.” work extra hard to be able to find something ond in the standings. But last year was a dis- One thing that is working against Edwards that’s a little bit better to try to get an edge on appointment, as he won once and fell to ninth and his crew chief Bob Osborne this year is some of them guys again.” in points. the change from four Cup teams to three at But finding that edge is something Edwards Carl Edwards ended the 2011 season tied their Roush Fenway Racing organization. believes his team can do, even in a continually for the championship with Tony Stewart, but Losing the company’s No. 6 Ford on a full- tough economic climate. lost the big trophy on the tie-breaking factor, time, fully sponsored basis not only takes “Jack [Roush] and [team general manager] race victories, as Stewart had five to his one. away total revenue from the organization, it Robbie [Reiser] are very smart racers, and That leaves Edwards in essentially the means that some employees with knowledge they have both raced with nothing,” Edwards same spot he was in back in 2008 as he heads of the team’s strategies and race car informa- said. “They both had to prioritize for a large into the 2012 season. tion have moved on to other teams and taken portion of their careers, and I would say that if But this time he has the benefit of the les- that information with them, as Edwards’ it were a game of racing with the least sons learned the last go-round. teammate Matt Kenseth pointed out. amount of resources, those would be the guys “We have lived that, and it was really “I think we’ve lost some important people you want … painful,” Edwards said. “I hope that that kind and some people – not on the 17 but within “I don’t think we have lost anything with of takes us out of repeating that statistic.” the organization – that had access to every- engineering, all our simulation programs and From left, Miss Sprint Cups Kim Coon, Kristen Beat and Edwards agreed that the stats prove that thing [and] are pretty much at every single the support from Ford, all of it stayed almost Jaclyn Roney sign autographs during Saturday’s NASCAR success one year does not guarantee a thing different team throughout the garage,” he intact, and some of it has grown.” Preview in Charlotte, N.C. (NASCAR photo) 2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees lauded by family, friends, fans NUMERICALLY Some of theNumber loudest applause at 1 in Auto Collision!David Pearson, Morgan Shepherd hour. He compared his career path to Friday’s induction ceremony for the and Ricky Rudd, as well as friends climbing a ladder, a big, tall one. Fully Equipped, Trained & Qualified SPEAKING third class of the NASCAR Hall of and family from his hometown of “The first one I want to thank is Fame was for the one inductee who Stuart, Va. COMPLETEmy wife, Betty Jo, of almost 53 years, wasn’t there. Joy described the Wood Brothers for putting up with me and sticking Rome, N. Y.’s Richie Evans – the team as “an organization that with me throughout some awful hard Drivers who have driv- “Rapid Roman” – became the first through three generations has done times, I’m going to tell you,” 75 en for 2012 Hall of person not affiliated with so much to define NASCAR aslocal a Yarborough sports said. “I had help, and she Fame inductee Glen NASCAR’s elite Cup circuit to be family sport” and added that “half of was my biggest help.” inducted in the Hall. The driver Patrick County is here tonight to Yarborough also thanked his Wood generally considered the Modified honor the pride of Stuart, Va., Glen mother, Anna Mae, who received an circuit’s best Yourever, died One in his race Stop Wood.” coverageovation of her own when her son car during a practice session at Wood, like all of his fellow introduced her. Career Sprint Cup Martinsville Speedway back in inductees, used much of his time Darrell Waltrip continued the fami- 193 victories of 2012 1985, afterAuto he’d clinched Collision the division Shop behind the microphone thanking his ly theme, thanking his wife Stevie for Hall of Fame title for that year, his ninth overall Richie Evans (Undated NASCAR photo) friends and family for their support. her support as well as his mother, who in a career that saw him win more “This is about two families, the also attended the ceremony. inductee Dale than 475 featureGot races. Questions? so soon in the selection process for Wood family and the Ford family “I’m passionate about my career, Inman All across the banquet hall in the three-year-old Hall of Fame. working together, which has resulted but I’m most passionate about my Charlotte were people young and old “Rich would be so honored and in me being here tonight,” Wood said. family,” Waltrip said. wearing Richie EvansCall T-shirts, us but- humbled to be included with the Inductee Dale Inman, longtime He announced to the group that Years in stock car rac- tons with his car No. 61 (the only one inductees, past, present and future,” crew chief for his cousin Richard his daughter Jessica is about to 13 ing for 2012 Hall of ever retired in a major NASCAR Mrs. Evans said. “What a great Petty, said there was much more to make him a grandfather, and he division)146659-G or bright orange ties, the honor … I’d especially like to thank his Hall of Fame career than the became emotional when describing Fame inductee Richie same color Evans used on his race the Hall of Fame voting panel for accomplishments on the race track. his surprise to learn that his daugh- Evans cars and the identical colors usedWilbanks by stepping outside Body the box andShop making “When I look back over all this, the ter Sarah had flown in from an over- the Rome, N.Y., city maintenance Rich the first driver inductee not to wins, the Daytona wins, the champi- seas mission trip to be with him at department. have racedSince in NASCAR’s1984 top series onships and all that, I think overThe the Northeastthe induction. Georgian Major NASCAR victo- The event’s host, broadcaster Mike full-time. You have now given hope to years the people I’ve met, the places “When I checked into the hotel 97 ries for 2012 Hall of Joy, teared up as he spoke of his 706-778-2951thousands of NASCAR competitors I’ve seen, the friends I’ve made, both room last night and I opened the reaction upon walking into the room throughout the country to maybe in and out of racing, that sticks out door, my Sarah was there,” he said. Fame inductee Darrell and seeing a visitor wearing263 an Willinghamsomeday reach Avenue their dream.” • Baldwinbig,” he said. 706-778-4215“She flew 25 hours to be here Waltrip (84 in Sprint Evans shirt. Inductee Glen Wood also had a Cale Yarborough spoke of the sac- tonight, and she’s got to turn around The driver’s widow, Lynn, acceptedAssistancesizeable with crowd Claims, behind Towinghim, a crowd & Rentalsrifices his wife Betty Jo made in the Sunday and fly 25 hours back to the Cup and 13 in the the honors for her late husband, say- that included a strong contingent of beginning, when he was sweeping Philippines. That’s sweet. That Nationwide Series) ing he would be proud to be honored former drivers led by Marvin Panch, floors at Holman-Moody for $1.25 an means a lot to an old dad, trust me.” FF-NEG-NEG BB.indd.indd 4 11/26/12/26/12 9:58:309:58:30 AMAM Friday, January 27, 2012 The Northeast Georgian 5B 27 1890 - Nellie Bly FUN bested Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days by completing her circumnavigation PAGE in 72 days. 1915 - Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated transcontinental telephone service 1961 - President John F. 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The successful candidate Found small female Terrier mix in Childcare Worker - exchange for Machine Operator -experience. Company offers reg- Friendship Health Care in Cleve- ular daytime hours, insurance land is on a LTC culture change must teach from a Christian Baldwin, reddish brown. Free to FREE Worldview and set a Christian ex- good home. 706-499-6833. Jazzercise Osborne Wood Products, Inc. a (health, vision, dental, life and journey and we support a resi- 678-316-7429 fast growing innovative company disability), vacation, credit union, dent-centered care approach. ample for students. Lost right before Christmas, keys, with room for advancement, is retirement and personal time We’ve recently created 12 hour reward offered, $50, if found. Customer Service currently looking for a dependa- benefits, as well as access to a shifts for our Certified Nursing Responsibilities: The position 770-654-3650. ble, focused Machine Operator to 9,000 sq.ft. workout facility/gym- Assistants to allow full time em- is currently part-time with the Technician run CNC machinery, complete nasium. ployment while working only possibility of becoming full-time other various millwork operations Requirements: three days a week! Join our team once the nursing program is de- 120 NOTICES and woodworking activities. This •Proficiency in using various com- and make a real difference in veloped. Osborne Wood Products, Inc., a position is a full-time day shift M- fast growing innovative company puter software such as Microsoft people’s lives. We offer competi- F from 8-5. Excel and the ability to pick up a tive pay and benefits. E.O.E. Ap- General Information: Truett- $$$ REWARD $$$ is currently looking for an organ- McConnell is a private, four year ized and detail oriented customer working knowledge of other soft- ply in person or call 706-865- Basic requirements for this posi- ware programs easily 3131. liberal arts college affiliated with For information leading to the ar- service technician. This position tion include: High Degree of the Georgia Baptist Convention. is a full-time day shift M-F. •Problem solving skills with a Currently accepting applications rest and conviction of person or Mathematical and Measuring dedication to finding out why for: The campus is located approxi- persons connected with the nu- Skills; the capacity to focus on mately 75 miles NE of Atlanta, in Requirements: things go wrong instead of just Licensed Practical Nurse (FT) merous copper wire thefts and meeting or exceeding productivity “fixing” the problem Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm the scenic foothills of the Blue golf cart thefts at Vivian’s Homes targets; and Strong Problem Ridge Mountains. Web page: *Proficiency with using various •Ability to multi-task in Baldwin. Caller may remain Solving Skills. •High degree of mathematical Certified Nursing Assistants- www.truett.edu. anonymous. Call Steve at 706- computer software such as Mi- crosoft Word, Excel, and Au- skills 7am-7pm 778-1688, all calls are confiden- Benefits include: Company offers •Strong organizational skills Application: Please submit a toCAD insurance (health, vision, dental, completed application tial. •Participate in the inspection Truett-McConnell College life and disability), vacation, credit process to assure customers of (www.truett.edu scroll to bottom, OPENING IN APRIL *Ability to multitask union, 401K and personal time click Offices; click Human Re- consistent quality Division of Nursing Faculty HISTORIC MANOR HOME benefits, as well as access to a •Maintain and enhance the cul- sources; click Prospective facul- AND GROUNDS IN *Great communication skills, writ- 9,000 sq.ft. workout facility/gym- Opening ty), three letters of recommenda- ten and verbal ture of OWP to our associates, DOWNTOWN DAHLONEGA. nasium. customers and suppliers tion, resume, transcripts, and evi- Booths available for Crafters, Ar- Position: Full/part-time fac- dence of active church member- *CNC Programming knowledge a ulty position in Nursing tists, Antique Dealers starting at Please see full job description Attributes: ship to: $40/mo. 706-344-2363. plus and benefits at www.osborne- Trustworthy, dependable, fo- Rank and Salary: Commen- wood.com Email resume to re- cused, detailed orientated with Dr. Brad Reynolds *Wood working experience a plus [email protected] surate with education and experi- the ability to assert and define ence Subscribe to The Northeast department procedures to a Vice President for Academic Georgian to receive the BEST *Team Player NOW ACCEPTING APPLICA- Services group. We need an Innovative Qualifications: BSN degree and community news, local sports, TIONS, HELEN HUDDLE thinker with the ability to come up editorials, advertising, and so Description: HOUSE. a Master’s degree required (Doc- Truett-McConnell College with unique solutions to challeng- torate degree preferred) with a much more! Call our office at es. (706)778-4215 to learn more. Customer Service: Order entry minimum of 18 graduate semes- 100 Alumni Drive and look up, product knowledge Recreation Director Position ter hours earned in the field of Available with Rabun County. Please see full job description and familiarity, and ability to help study (Nursing). Candidates with Cleveland, GA 30528 130 SERVICES customers understand their Minimum qualifications: Knowl- with benefits at www.osborne- expertise in Adult Health, Geron- needs edge and level of competency as- wood.com tology, Psychiatric/Mental Health, sociated with the completion of a Email resume to resume@osbor- Deadline: Applications received Drafting: CNC Programming, 3d Acute or Critical Care, Communi- beginning Jan, 2012. Review will Affordable Tree Service, dan- Modeling, and Creating and mod- baccalaureate degree in Recrea- newood.com ty, Maternal-Child, Pediatrics, or gerous removable, trimming tion or related field or equivalent begin immediately. Position will ifying drawings and shapes within Family Health are encouraged to remain open until filled. bucket truck, stump grinding, fully AutoCAD 3 to 5 years of experience. apply. The institution desires this insured. Complete clean-up. Mo- Knowledge of the diverse objec- Medical person to help develop a BSN bile: 706-982-4910, Home: 706- Benefits include: tive and functions within the de- degree. The individual filling this 782-7360. partment is necessary. Supervi- Home Health Aides/CNA’s in the position must be an active Chris- Company offers insurance sory skills, budget management Northeast GA area. Apply online tian, fully supportive of the Baptist CARPENTERS (health, vision, dental, life and and preparation; the ability to at www.phsga.net Faith and Message 2000 and the disability), vacation, credit union, communicate effectively with chil- goals and objectives of the insti- STORE FRONT ON HANDYMEN 401 K and personal time benefits, dren, parents and other staff Licensed Practical Nurses LaHayne Construction as well as access to a 9,000 sq. members along with good public PT and PRN opportunities CLARKESVILLE ft. workout facility/gymnasium. relations practices and principles at local correctional facility. Services is a must. The starting salary will Clarkesville LICENSED & LOCAL Great pay + benefits. SQUARE FOR RENT! Please see full job description be market competitive, depend- Apply online at No job too small ing on the experience and qualifi- Mini Storage 706-947-3938 or 706-499-6939 with benefits and apply at www.correcthealth.org 3Q &T www.osbornewood.com cations. In addition the County or fax resume to 770-692-4766. [email protected] provides an excellent fringe ben- Two Convenient Locations VERY GOOD CONDITION Chimney cleaning; Call 706-897- Email resume to efit package. Send your resume’ PCAs/CNAs immediate FT/PT Various Sizes Available PER MONTH 0324. Professional and Insured. [email protected] to Rabun County Board of Com- private duty home care. Flex missioners; Attention: Jim Bleck- hours. Reliable transportation, ley, County Administrator; 25 Call Call Bill Camp @ Get cash back for your old gutter Experienced carpenters for clear background. Call 770-536- guards that don’t work off new flat Courthouse Square Suite 205; 0484, fax 770-536-3003. framing crew. Pay based on Clayton, GA 30525. Applications (706) 754-5223 706-499-4720 leaf guards that really do work. 93816-2 experience. 706-654-8746 Hundreds of satisfied customers. will be accepted until February Professionally done at low prices. 16, 2012. Rabun County is An Gutter cleanouts also available. NOW HIRING:Companies des- Equal Opportunity Employer. Call Gutter Busters 706-219- perately need employees to as- 3607. semble products at home. No "A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words." selling, any hours. $500 weekly Shipping Associate LAWRENCE EXCAVATING potential. Info 1-985-646-1700 Osborne Wood Products, Inc., a 9OUgVE HEARD THE EXPRESSION .OW HEAR THE DEAL Bobcat/Excavator Work, Back- Dept.GA-4778 fast growing innovative company fills, Tree Removals, Gravel, is currently looking for an organ- is currently hiring for 3ELECT AN ITEM THAT YOU WANT TO SELL Chips, Equipment Hauling. Office Manager- Tiger, GA. Es- tablished Landscape company in ized and detail oriented customer #AR BOAT MOTORCYCLE HOUSE FURNITURE LAWN MOWER ETC 706-968-4334. service technician. This position the following: need of a detail oriented multi %XPERIENCED ,ASER AND !NODE M & A Builders tasker. Ability to work well inde- is a full-time day shift M-F. 4AKE A PICTURE OF IT Compensation- Pay based upon Custom homes and remodeling. pendently and under pressure. -ACHINE /PERATORS $IGITAL IS BEST BUT A PRINT SHOULD WORK TOO Hardwood, tile, masonry, paint- Client relations, personnel func- 0ACKERS!SSEMBLERS-ATERIAL ing. Large and small jobs. Con- tions, sales support, mathemati- tractor Michael Nelms. Licensed, cal & Microsoft Office skills. (ANDLERS insured. 706-969-8389 Learn quickly in a fast pace envi- 2EQUIREMENTS ronment. Starting pay $10-$12 Recycle * Reuse * Reduce * Re- REACH (IGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA'%$ per hr. Email resume to rustic- build [email protected] ★★★ 3UBMISSION TO A BACKGROUND 0HOTO GOES HERE DONATIONS WANTED: Help for the , AND DRUG SCREENING fund Habitat for Humanity in our - and Be Bold! 7RITE A WORD DESCRIPTION OF IT community by donating new and #OMPUTER NAVIGATION gently used items to Habitat )NCLUDE ASKING PRICE AND PHONE NUMBER ReStore. Your tax deductible PUBLISHER’S KNOWLEDGE donations help build affordable NOTICE: homes for those in need as we )NTERMEDIATE TO work toward our mission to elimi- All real estate advertising in this ADVANCE MATH SKILLS nate substandard housing in our newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing "ASIC MECHANICAL community. Individuals, construc- Act which makes it illegal to advertise tion companies, appliance and “any preference, limitation or AND ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE other home stores are asked to donate instead of dumping discrimination based on race, color, 7ORKING KNOWLEDGE 0RICE 0HONE religion, sex, disability, familial status or useable items. Donations are ac- OF HAND TOOLS W cepted at Habitat ReStore receiv- national origin, or an intention, to make ing area and pick up services are any such preference, limitation or MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN !D #LASSIFICATION ????????????????????????? available upon request. 1085 discrimination.” Familial status includes MANUFACTURING Rocky Branch Road, Clarkesville, children under the age of 18 living with "RING THEM TO 4HE .ORTHEAST 'EORGIAN GA 30523 (706)754-5313. parents or legal custodians, pregnant &OR CONSIDERATION /LD !THENS (WY #ORNELIA Shelter and services for battered women and people securing custody of PLEASE CALL !D WILL RUN FOR WEEKS FOR women. All services free and children under 18. Enhance your /R EMAIL -UST BE PAID IN ADVANCE TO GET WEEKS FOR PRICE OF .O REFUNDS confidential. Call toll free 1-800- This newspaper will not knowingly 33HAVEN (800-334-2836) accept any advertising for real estate classiÀ ed ads by #HAK KELLYSERVICESCOM .AME ??????????????????????????????????????? Wild Georgia Wholesale which is in violation of the law. Our ★★★ Seafood 706-499-6939. readers are hereby informed that all adding , --- !DDRESS ????????????????????????????????????? dwellings advertised in this newspaper are #ITY ???????????????????????? :IP ????????????? available on an equal opportunity basis. or Bold Letters OUR CLASSIFIED ADS 0HONE ????????????????????? $ATE ?????????? #OMPLETE To complain of discrimination call HUD REALLY DO WORK! LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free Call Phyllis to place your classi¿ ed in telephone number for the hearing Call The www.The Northeast Georgian Georgian.com The impaired is 1-800-927-9272. The Northeast Georgian Northeast Georgian Northeast Georgian, 9OUR #LASSIFIED -ARKETPLACE 706-778-4215, for info. -6 W FOR MORE INFO 706-778-4215 0HONE &AX FF-NEG-NEG BB.indd.indd 6 11/26/12/26/12 9:59:499:59:49 AMAM Friday, January 27, 2012 The Northeast Georgian 7B HELP WANTED F/T APARTMENTS FOR RENT 210 HELP WANTED F/T 310 PETS/ANIMALS 335 MISCISC.. FOR SALE 420 4 WHEEL DRIVE 505 510 BUS. PROP. FOR RENT Cornelia- 1BR/1BA, $395/month, Downtown Cornelia. 3000 sq. ft. Truett-McConnell College does FREE puppies, Shepherd mix, 2 New garage doors in original 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, not illegally discriminate against boxes, 8ft. wide 7ft. tall, white, includes utilities, reference & de- Storefront. Special this month. 706-768-3376. 4DR, 4WD, Auto, V6, 4.0 Liter, posit required. 706-968-3330. any individual for reasons of race, $100/each. Phone 706-768-2255. Cruise, Power Seat, Windows 706-776-6000. color, national origin, age, disabil- Looking for a pet? Adopt! John and Locks, AM/FM Stereo, Multi Gorgeous 2BR/1.5BA furnished ity, or veteran status; however, B. Gesbocker Animal Shelter of 36” Console TV, $100 OBO. 706- Disc CD, Sun Roof. $3,850. 706- townhomes in Demorest. Call for 515 HOUSES FOR RENT the College may discriminate on Habersham County 706-754- 968-5217. 886-5905. details & directions. 706-778- religious grounds in its employ- 3533. 8001. ment practices in order to fulfill its 500 Galvanized 20 gauge steel 425 MOTORCYCLES 3BR/1BA brick ranch, Clarkes- mission. It is the policy prefer- studs (2 inches x 8 inches x 10 ville, $700/month, $700 deposit. ence of Truett-McConnell College 315 YARD SALES ft.) $12 each or $5000 for all. Large 2BR, 11/2BA townhouse 706-754-5700, 706-499-7258, to hire employees who are Chris- 706-206-7609. 2007 Honda Shadow 750, all the for rent. Within walking distance 706-839-4368. Joe at Norton tians, active in their churches and extras, $4800 firm. 706-968- of shopping and dining. Conven- Mountain Properties. Estate Sale, February 4th, 5th, Aero Pilates Exercise Equipment, ient to Hwy 365 & Hwy 441. Quiet supportive of the goals of the Col- full body, 32 exercises, men or 5217. lege. Preferences in hiring exist 6th, 9am-3pm, 4223 Hollywood neighborhood 706-776-6000. Highway, Clarkesville, GA. Rain women. Owners manual, picture for persons of the Southern Bap- diagrams & instructions with VHS 505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Lofts 1 Bedroom starting at $375. tist faith. The College is also or shine. Furniture, gold & plat- num jewelry, 1994 pickup truck, video. Excellent condition. New 706-776-6000. committed to building a more eth- $299, only $75. Bruce 706-754- nic and racially diverse faculty. Wii and Balance Board, house- hold items, tools & more. 706- 8000. *Best deal in town 2BR/2BA, Small 1BR cottage, completely 499-4679. $495/month, all w/$400 deposit furnished with utilities except New 15x7 Chrome Wheels, fit 706-778-8001 for more details. phone & cable. $400 deposit, 215 HELP WANTED P/T 320 WANTED TO BUY Ford or Chevy, with baby moon $150/weekly. Located in Demor- hub caps, $200 OBO. 706-968- *Best Deal in Town* 2BR/1BA, est. No calls after 9pm. 706-768- 5217. $445/mo., All w/ a $400 deposit. 3600. Correctional Resource Group is DAHLONEGA GOLD Call 706-778-8001 for more de- Luxury Townhouse, 3BR/2.5BA, currently seeking applicants for a BUYERS.COM NEW CARTRIDGES tails. Cornelia, $650/month, $650/se- Part-time Food Service Supervi- 80% FOR GOLD/SILVER FOR SALE. 510 BUS. PROP. FOR RENT curity. 706-754-4480. 90% FOR COINS/BULLION Two HP LaserJet Print Cartridges *Townhomes in Cleveland* 2BR, sor at the Dawson County Deten- 1-1/2BA, $495 per month with tion Center. This position will ANY CONDITION 96A for Series 2100 or 2200 ANY QUANTITY. $300 deposit. 706-778-8001. Vacant commercial lot downtown average 30 hours per week and $60/ea. Clarkesville, Hwy.115 frontage, may lead to Full-time. Previous CASH PAYMENT One HP LaserJet Print Cartridge 706-867-4878 1, 2, & 3BR Apartments starting half a block from Courthouse. food service experience is re- 03A for series 5P, 5MP, 6P or at $399. All appliances, W/D Great location. $300/month. Call quired as well as a background 7 BARRETT CIRCLE, 6MP, $50/ea. DAHLONEGA hook-up. 706-865-1787. Zach Garvey, Norton Mountain check. Please call 404-226-2568 Two Brother PC-101 Fax Printing Properties, 706-768-0575. for more information. Resumes TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 12-6PM. Cartridges $15/ea. Beautiful 2BR, 2BA apartments can be faxed to 1-866-503-2744. Contact Phyllis @ 706-778-4215. for rent. Handicap accessible, 1,000 sq.ft. space for lease on EOE. screened porch. $650 per month. MISC. FOR SALE busy Duncan Bridge Road. 706- 335 MISC. FOR SALE Pine straw, $3 per bale, free de- 706-778-4335. 348-1575. livery with purchase of 10 bales. NEED A JOB? Part-time gate- Clarkesville city limits, 1Bedroom Clarkesville, excellent quality, keeper position at Skylake, near Best used appliances in Haber- Rafael 706-499-6387. studio apartment furnished, 600 sq.ft. office space for rent in the Apple Square Building down- 3BR/2BA, private, gated com- Helen, GA. Weekend work re- sham--fridges, freezers, washers $330/month, water furnished, munity. $1200/month. 706-206- quired. Three 8 hour shifts a and dryers! Get your appliances 770-503-4097. town Cornelia. $385 per month. Firewood for Sale. Will deliver. 770-540-7087. 8361. week at $7.75 an hour. Call 1- repaired--all brands; SAME-DAY (706)754-3664. 678-936-0578. service and $25 check fee! Serv- Spacious comfortable 1BR Apart- ing Banks, Habersham, Ste- Demorest, 2000sq.ft., frontage Right in Demorest 5BR/3BA ment. Kitchen w/all appliances, house, hardwood floors, crown phens, and White. Call Marvin or ample countertop, washer/dryer road, commercial space, Opening for Beauty Advisor/Re- Tyrus Smith at 706-778-3411. 410 AUTOS FOR SALE $795/month, 800-427-3405. molding, finished basement, ceptionist part time, Monday, hookup. Private patio. Conven- kitchen, built ‘05, $1200/month. ient to Hwy. 365, Hwy. 441, shop- Call Zach Garvey for more infor- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Will Emery’s firewood, pickup load 91 Lincoln Town Car, good Mi- For lease almost new office not require Saturday. Apply in ping, schools. $550/month. 706- mation. 706-768-0575 Norton $60, dump trailer $150. Call Ja- chelin tires, AC works, runs good, 776-6000. space on main highway, approx. Mountain Properties. person with resume. Cosmetic son 706-982-2942. $500. 706-200-6285. 1,000sq.ft., close to Zaxby’s in experience preferred. Class Act Studio Apartment available near Cornelia. Very reasonable rent. Salon & Merle Norman Cosmet- Firewood 4x8 foot rack, deliv- Are you driving a European car in Piedmont College. Real nice! 706-778-2244. ics, 107 Midway Drive, Cornelia, ered, $65. 706-244-9250. North Georgia? We have the $350/mo. (770)883-3648. 706-778-2589. USED PARTS you need to keep Need Business or warehouse FREE! Wooden pallets. Come by Willow Tree Apartments, space? Call Higgins 706-776- your car running here at E pull it 2BR/1BA, $300 deposit, $400 The Northeast Georgian, 2440 Auto Parts in Cleveland, Georgia. 6000. Just Old Athens Highway, to pick up. rent, month to month lease, 706- 300 AUCTION We also pay TOP DOLLAR FOR 778-9546. ANY JUNK CAR and we will pro- NEW OFFICE SPACE NEAR Partial gun collection for sale: vide the Transport. Check us out -CZ 82 pistol 9x18 Makarov $200 Fall in love with our apartment WAL-MART ON 441. PROFES- write! Auction, Every Friday night is at epullitautoparts.com to see our -Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine and homes. 2BR/2BA starting at $431 SIONALLY FINISHED. 706-778- 15 minute rotate @ 7:00 current inventory or give us a call plus $250 off first month’s rent. 8001. Letters to the editor SATURDAY 1/28/12 @ 7:00 91/30 rifle 7.62x54R $300 in- at 706-865-5200. cludes 1000 rounds ammo - Nor- Great amenities. Call today to are welcome. Estate of prequalify. Offer ends February Cornelius Vanderbreggen. inco SKS 7.62x39 includes ammo Office with studio 1BR Apart- includes 1000 rounds ammo and 14th. Income restrictions apply. ment. Main Street, Cornelia. For photos go to 415 TRUCKS/VANS FOR SALE 706-778-1814. The Northeast Georgian www.conniesauction.com stripper clips $300 -S&W M&P $495/month. 706-776-6000. 129S. 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B C Tony Anderson 41230-G 706-768-6066 www.billycainÁ .com *3 BR, 2 BATH with cathedral 3BR/2BA near Clarkesville with ceiling and loft in Demorest basement, $189,900, possible “Buying or Selling Property” owner financing. 706-968-9290. Courtyards. Call 706-839-6065 “Remember to 1039 N. Main Street, anytime for recorded details or ASK FOR TONY ANDERSON” (706) 778-2121 (770) 869-9105 see Nice 3BR/2BA, 1600sq.ft., fire- Each offi ce independently owned & operated. Local Cornelia, GA 30531 Atlanta www.habershamapartments.com place, sunroom, carport, in- ground pool, 3/4acre, financing 2 Bedroom 1 Bath in Fairview. In- available, $102,900. 706-499- cludes W/D and water. Quiet ru- 1421. (EY WHERED ral setting. $575. 706-969-3851. To be moved to your property EVERYBODY GO PROGRAM CARS 2BR/2BA House with 30x40 3BR/2BA with lots of hardwood warehouse, 6-acres, with stream, floors, raised oak panel kitchen $ private, $899/month. 770-519- cabinets, extra nice, approx. 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX3 SE Fwd ...... 6,995 2265. 1600sq.ft. Also a 2BR/1BA cabin $ style house with lap siding, ap- 2010 FORD FOCUS SE Fwd...... (3 to Choose) ...... 3 Bedroom, 280 Camp Creek Cir- prox. 1000sq.ft. Or we can move 13,995 cle. References. 706-778-7953. your house. 706-246-5793. $ 2010 FORD FOCUS SEL Fwd ...... 14,995 3BR home near Clarkesville, with These houses are cheaper than most mobile homes. Call Peoples $ basement, $1000/month, 706- Hatch ...... 968-9290. Choice House Movers. 2011 FORD FIESTA SE 15,995 $ 3BR/1BA House, Clarkesville 2011 FORD FIESTA SES Hatch ...... 16,995 area, utility room, kitchen, den, 630 MOBILE HOMES - SALE deck, new C/H/A. 706-754-4559. 2010 MERCURY $ 3BR/1BA, $650/month or 3BR/2BA Doublewide, fireplace, GRAND MARQUIS LS...... (2 to Choose)...... 16,995 $165/week, $500 deposit, C/H/A, 1acre, on cul-de-sac, Clarkes- stove/refrigerator, Cornelia, 706- ville, Reduced, $60,000. 706- 2011 FORD 776-2067. 760-6932. $ CROWN VICTORIA LX...... (3 to Choose)...... 18,995 3BR/1BA, newly remodeled, 180 96 Sweetwater 24x44, 3 bed- Walnut Street, $700/month, 1- rooms, 2 baths, in good cond. 2011 MERCURY year lease, 1 month deposit. 706- Must be moved. $12,000. Call $ 969-9399. Vivian @ Vivian’s Homes, 706- GRAND MARQUIS LS...... 18,995 3BR/2BA House easy access to 778-1688 or toll free 1-866-366- $ Hwy 365, near Lee Arrendale 5511. 2011 FORD FUSION SEL Fwd, 4-Cyl...... 18,995 Prison. Newly renovated. HEMC Alto, 3BR/2BA Doublewides, 1- $ electric. Deposit $500, rent $725 2acres each, from $49,900- 2011 FORD MUSTANG CONV. V6 ...... month. 706-768-4936. 21,995 $62,500. Owner financing. 706- $ 4BR/2.5BA, CHA, near Haber- 499-1421. 2011 FORD MUSTANG V6,Coupe ...... 21,995 sham Central. $925/month. 678- Alto, nice 5BR/2BA Doublewide, $ 925-6385. 1-level acre, financing available, 2011 FORD FUSION SPORT Fwd ...... 22,995 Chalet 3/2.5, beautiful view, $76,900. 706-499-1421. )T MUST BE $ 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL Fwd ...... washer/dryer, AC, hardwood Tax Time around the corner. 7EDNESDAY OR &RIDAY 23,995 floors, ceramic & carpet, ceiling Pre-qualify now $ fans, new bathroom & kitchen. for a new home 2011 FORD TAURUS LIMITED Fwd ...... 24,995 Must see. $750/month and secur- 3 Bedroom doublewides $ ity. Cell 706-768-4213 or 706- starting at $39,999 Coupe ...... 768-6323. 2011 FORD MUSTANG GT 25,995 Delivery and A/C included $ Downtown Clarkesville Comfort Homes 2009 LINCOLN MKS Fwd ...... 25,995 New 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, 706-549-8860 granite countertops, $1,000/mo. www.stephenspropertiesllc.com 770- 540-3350. Immaculate 3BR/2BA 2-car ga- TRADE-INS rage, fenced yard, 1/2 acre, Mt. www.jackieapigo.com $ Airy. $800/mo + Deposit. 619- ...... 244-1933. 2009 LIFAN 250 CC 3,995 Martin: 3 BR, 2 BA. Living room, 2004 VOLKSWAGEN dining room, eat-in-kitchen, laun- $%-/2%34 $ dry, sunroom, air conditioning. (5'% 0/,% "!2. NEW BEETLE CONV. GLS...... 9,995 Handicap accessible. $850/ $ month, one months deposit. Ref- 2008 SMART PASSION ...... 9,995 erences. Available 2/1/12. 404- 218-0112. 2004 VOLKSWAGEN !LL UTILITIES INCLUDING WATER AND $ One bedroom or two bedroom ,OCATED IN #LARKESVILLE "2"! HAS NEW BEETLE CONV. GLS Turbo ...... 10,995 house near downtown Cornelia. SEWER ARE AVAILABLE AT PROPERTY WWWJACKIEAPIGOCOMBEEN DECORATED WITH WARM EARTH TONES Call 706-499-2373 before 9p.m. LOTS AVAILABLE MLS #96028 THAT COMPLIMENT THE WOODED ACRE $ Fwd ...... Owner says $50,000 takes all! MLS #96264 $114,500 2006 FORD FREESTYLE SE 10,995 Two bed One bath in Demorest $ with covered parking and outside 2003 FORD SPORT TRAC XLT 4X4 ...... 12,995 storage building. $475 per month $ plus deposit, 706-499-6080. h"UY OR 3ELL 7ITH -E AND 5SE 4HIS 4RUCK &OR &2%%v 2003 FORD F-150 S/C LARIAT 4X4 ...... 12,995 Some Restrictions Apply. Call For Details. 269257-G Very nice, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath $ House in Baldwin, $430/month, Jackie Apigo Associate Broker, CRS, GRI 2008 HONDA ACCORD EX-L 4-Cyl...... 12,995 $430 security deposit, utilities not 706-776-1900x25 • 706-499-4634 ' $ included. Landlord references. 2006 FORD EXPLORER E.B. 4X4 ...... Signed lease. 706-778-9587. 14,995 $ 706-499-4702 706-499-4720 2011 FORD FUSION SE 4-Cyl ...... 18,995 MOBILE HOMES/RENT Ruth Bill 520 Camp [email protected] Camp [email protected] $ www.ruthcamp.com www.billcamp.net 2007 FORD F-150 S/C LARIAT 4X2 ...... 18,995 2 Bedroom 1 Bath, Demorest 706-754-5940 PO Box 519 •132 E.Waters Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523 $ area, $110/week, $110 deposit. 2008 LINCOLN MKX LIMITED Fwd ...... 706-754-9210. 22,995 $ 2004 14x70 2BR 2BA private lot, 2010 LINCOLN MKX Fwd ...... 29,995 fenced in, C/H/A, $450 month. $ Deposit, reference. 706-778- 2010 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED Fwd ...... 36,995 7972. 2BR-3BR’s available Pea Ridge MH Park. Retired/Disabled dis- SOQUE RIVER FRONT HOME!! UNMATCHED MOUNTAIN VIEWS!! count. 706-499-7862. Located on the northern part of the Soque River, This 3BR/3.5BA craftsmand home is situated on 2.5 acre lot. Totally enjoy the mountain scenery PROGRAM 3BR/3BA plus loft, bsment, wrap around rear 2BR/1BA trailer, $125/week, deck over looks river. Hdwd floor, fireplace, 2 from the pool/rear deck. Hdwood floors, fplace, $125 deposit. We furnish trash formal din, gourmet kitchen, master on main. lots w/long creek frontage. Sold as is. No disclo- Nothing spared on this home near Lake Burton. pickup and lawncare. 706-768- sure. $372,000 (96831) Ruth 706-499-4702 3078. Furniture negotiable. (96898) Ruth 706-499-4702 TRUCKS/CUV/SUV $ 2BR/1BA, First Week Free, total 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLS Fwd, 4-Cyl. .. (3 to Choose)... 17,995 electric, water, garbage pickup $ and lawncare provided. 706-892- 2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT Fwd ...... 7677. 17,995 $ ...... 2BR/2BA central heat, central air, 2011 FORD RANGER S/C XLT 4X2 18,995 stove, fridge, all electric, very INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!! BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME! $ clean, water furnished. First Conveniently located close to HWY 365. This On 9.34 secluded, wooded acres, open floor 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT Fwd...... (3 to Choose).... 19,995 month rent free with up front de- 3BR,2BA mobile home sits on a nice 2 acre plan features 4BR/2.5BA, a great room with $ posit. 706-499-5388. lot, has potential. Needs TLS, with some fix fireplace which opens to the kitchen, wood 2010 MERCURY MARINER Base Awd ...... 20,995 up could be very livable. Sold in “AS Is Where floors throughout, master on main, loft area, $ 2BR/2BA, completely furnished, IS Condition”. Bank owned #BAT3 $27,000 terrific decking to enjoy outdoor privacy! 2010 FORD EDGE SEL Fwd ...... 21,995 (96787) Ruth 706-499-4702 $389,900 (96106) Ruth 706-499-4702 Hazel Creek Road, $450/month. MP268488w $ 706-768-1312. 2011 FORD E-350 XLT 12 Passenger ...... 21,995 $ 3BR/2BA, $140/week; 2BR/1BA, 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4wd, 4-Cyl ...... $115/week. Call 706-968-6245. 21,995 $ 2011 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED Fwd ...... 22,995 3BR/2BA, private lot, all electric, 706-776-6291, 706-968-2692 or $ 770-963-0309. 2011 FORD FLEX SEL Fwd ...... 23,995 $ 2011 MAZDA CX-9 SPORT Fwd ...... 24,995 “First Week Free Rent” $300 de- posit required, 2, 3, 4 Bedrooms $ on 1/2 acre lots. 706-839-5684 2009 FORD FLEX SEL Awd ...... 24,995 or 706-968-1022. $ 2010 FORD EXPLORER E.B. 4X4 ...... 24,995 $ 530 STORAGE FOR RENT 2010 FORD EDGE SPORT Fwd ...... 25,995 $ 2011 FORD E-350 XLT 15-Passenger ...... 25,995 Warehouse for rent, 18,000 sq.ft. w/ample docks, quick access to $ Hwy. 365. 706-776-6000. 2011 FORD EDGE SEL Fwd ...... 25,995 2011 FORD F-150 605 ACRE/LOTS FOR SALE $ CREW XLT V6, 4x2 ...... (2 to Choose).... 25,995 $ Franklin County: 2.99 Acres for 2010 LINCOLN MKT Fwd ...... 28,995 $18,000. Corner of Williams $ Bridge Rd., (paved) and Lake- 2011 FORD FLEX LIMITED Fwd...... (5 to Choose).... 28,995 view Rd., (dirt). With lake front- age. 706-206-7609. 2011 JEEP WRANGLER $ Franklin County: 7.71 Acres with UNLIMITED SAHARA 4X4 ...... 29,995 300 ft. well and septic. In Re- yCHECK OUT stricted Mini-Farm Community 2011 FORD EXPEDITION (No Chickens). In Deer Meadows $ off Hwy. 198. $45,000. 706-206- EL XLT 4X2 ...... (2 to Choose).... 7609. 29,995 The $ 2011 FORD EDGE LIMITED Fwd ...... (4 to Choose)... 29,995 CONDOS FOR SALE $ 615 CONDOS FOR SALE 2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT Fwd ...... 31,995 Northeast Georgian $ Luxury living for young or retired 2008 FORD F-250 CREW LARIAT 4X4 ...... 33,995 professional seeking luxury living $ experience. Quick easy access to 2010 LINCOLN MKX Awd ...... 35,995 shopping, churches, schools, Plus tax and title. Hwy. 365. 3BR/2.5BA. Extensive CLASSIFIED closet space, attached garage. Your Hometown Dealer since 1991 Elegant touches. Inviting Master BR complete w/oversized walk-in closet. Reduced to only SECTION. Hours: Sales M-F 8:30 - 6:00, Sat. 9-5 $119,000. 706-778-4335. 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