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PAGE 2A FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, February 8,2004 COURT from 1A littering on the highway. Driving with an open container of alcohol will cost a motorist $l2B. Paying the ticket can be risky due to unforeseen conse quences, say local criminal defense attorneys. “There are all sorts of things that can happen,” Hardy said. “You have to be careful.” Attorneys say insurance premiums likely will increase after a citation is received. The law holds those under 21 to a higher standard, allowing their driving privileges to be sus pended for certain traffic viola tions that adults could take care of with a fine and return to the road. An admission of guilt could place points on the offender’s license and trigger a license suspension. The relatively new crime of aggressive driving and unlaw ful passing of a school bus are considered six-point offenses by the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Disobeying a traffic control device is a three point offense. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 14 mph but less than 19 mph is a two-point offense. The state can suspend the license of any motorist who accumulates 15 or more points during a two-year period. Many local attorneys will listen to the circumstances sur rounding a traffic ticket at no cost and offer advice about whether it prudent to pay or fight the citation. For questions about a traffic ticket, call the Forsyth County Clerk of Courts office at (770) 781-2120. CENTER from 1A will be paying much more through the next 20 years after interest is calculated into the cost. Smith said he is excited about resuming the meetings which have become a focal point during election years. “It's the duty of the Republican Party to provide information and uncensored, unscreened public discussion,” he said. “Tuesday night’s meeting is intended to answer everyone’s questions about the justice cen ter proposal so that each citi zen can make an informed decision on this large commit ment of tax dollars.” Correction A story on page 2A of the Friday edition of the Forsyth County News incorrectly listed the date of U.S. Rep. John Linder’s planned open meeting at South Forsyth High School. The correct date of the event is Feb. 21 at the same location. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused our readers. It is the policy of the Forsyth County News to cor rect errors of fact. Corrections appear on page 2A. arthur court designs,inc® ■ - - I L v .' ■ .9 i .4. w ■vw A portion of your purchase is dontated to The Arthur and Elana Court Nature Watch Conservancy for the protection and preservation of wildlife and the environment. Gifts • Collectibles • Home Decor 770-887-9991 lakeland Plaza Mon-Fri 10-7 Cumming, GA Sat 104 GA 400 Exit 14* Hwy 20 Closed Sundays www.parsonsgifb.com Deaths Ethel Baker Mrs. Ethel Baker, 88, of Flowery Branch, formerly of Cherokee County, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Baker and daughter, Brenda Smith. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Jack De Waele of Flowery Branch, Wanda and Marvin Payne of Cumming; grand children, Brad Smith of Tenn., Leigha Pettit, Brandon Pettit, both of Cumming; three great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, James and Loza Watkins of Cumming, Frankie Watkins of Florida; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby McPherson, Francis and Jack Ray, all of Canton; sev eral nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. James McGaha and Dan Henderson officiat ing. Ingram Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Forsyth County News February' 8, 2004 Allen Richard Dlckhaus Mr. Allen Richard Dickhaus, 79, of Gainesville died Thursday. Jan. 29, 2004. Mr. Dickhaus was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., lived most of his life in Miami, Fla., and lived in VETERAN Gainesville, for several years. He was the son of the late Richard George Dickhaus and May Treiber Dickhaus. He was a Navy veteran in World War II and an engineer retired from Florida Power and Light. Survivors include sister, Avanelle of Gainesville; sons, William of Miami, Fla., Daniel and his wife Vickie of Murphy, N.C.; grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Danielle; former wife and good friend, Ann Smith Dickhaus; other friends and family members. A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 1, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gainesville with the Rev. Chuck Deßardeleben officiating. The family suggests that contributions be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1397 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. GA 30501 or to another charity of choice. McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrange ments. 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Mr. Grogan retired from Lucent Technology after many years of service. , Survivors include his wife, Joy Huffstetler Grogan of Cumming;.children, Derrick Grogan, Trevor Grogan, both of Cumming; parents, Harold and Joyce Grogan of Cumming; sis ter and brother-in-law, Michelle and Dan White of Lathemtown; mother-in-law, Elise Huffstetler of Dawsonville; aunts and uncles, Ellen and Derrel Carnes of Cumming, Myra and Kenneth McDaniel of Buford, Lamar and Darlene Lance of Villa Rica, Wendell and Euvon Lance of Canton; several nieces, nephews and other rela tives also survive. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with the Revs. Randy Richards, Robert Martin, Ronnie Waters and Travis Bridgeman officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Ingram Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Forsyth County News February 8, 2004 Johnny R. Haynes Mr. Johnny R. Haynes, 61, of Alpharetta died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004. Haynes joined Mabry & Haynes a Refrigeration & General Contracting Co. spe cializing in the installation of supermarkets in 1972 and became a partner in 1974. In 1998 the company was sold and he joined the NRS manage ment team until he retired in 2001. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Haynes of Alpharetta; son, Danel Frank Haynes of Dawsonville, Thomas Burke of Gainesville, Fla.; sister, Bobbie Haynes Tatum of Union City; two nieces and one nephew also survive. Funeral services will be Sunday. Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dennis Bottoms officiat ing. Entombment will follow in the Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Louie E. Jones Funeral Home in Alpharetta is in charge of the arrangements. 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Tues-Sat 10:00 - 6:30 yk ■■ ■ 1 McDonald & Son diineraljdome and Crematory Forsyth County’s Only Crematory tjßk * ADVANCED PLANNING MU 3 * TRADITIONAL SERVICES Il * CREMATION SERVICES allowing our family to serve yourfamily. www.mcdonaldandson.com Lauren McDonald, 111 (?70) 886-9899 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 V “Because We Care” J Katherine Hogbln Jackson Mrs. Katherine Hogbin Jackson, 82, of Gainesville died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Andrew Jackson; and daughter, Susan Katherine Jackson. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and Paul Kreager of Cumming; sister, Jane Adams Hogbin of Jackson, Miss.; grandchildren, Mary Kath erine Kreager of Cave Springs, Elizabeth Claire Kreager of Cumming; and a number of other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Hogan officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the Ingram Funeral Home on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange ments. Forsyth County News February 8, 2004 Annie McGinnis Morris Mrs. Annie McGinnis Morris, 79, of Roswell died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. Survivors include sisters and brothers-in-law, Ellen and J. C. Smith of Roswell, Becky Sutton of Woodstock, Myra Jo and Glen Payne of Woodstock, Florence Gravitt of Florida; brother and sister in-law, Talmadge and Faye McGinnis of Dawsonville; nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Sunday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. in the chapel with Mr. Vince Sutton officiating. Louie E. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Forsyth County News February 8, 2004 Mit*l FiT^jL <fjEgri Iu - : ■ - m * 1 '< S'" 1 W/' 7 Funeral Home 210 Ingram Avenue Cumming 770-887-2388 ‘Tour Call Will Be Answered By A Member Os Our Staff 24 Hours A Day. ” Mahlon C. Thomas Mr. Mahlon C. “Doodler” Thomas, 86, of Cumming died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004. Mr. Thomas was a native and life long resident of Forsyth County and had retired as owner and operator of Thomas Lumber Company. He was one of the founding members of the Forsyth County Steam Engine Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Lee Burruss Thomas; sister, Geneva Martin; brother, Bonnie Thomas. Survivors include his chil dren, Marie T. and George (Sonny) Moore, Bobby M. and Brenda P. Thomas, Johnny H. and Cindy S. Thomas, all of Cumming, Kathy T. and Ken Millen of St. George Island; grandchildren, George W. “Bill” and Tammy Moore, Laura Hope Moore, Joey and Christine Moore, David Moore, Melissa T. and Bert Durand, Seth A. Thomas, Katie Millen, Kristen Millen; great-grandchil dren, Amanda Kate Mclntosh, Whitney L. Moore, Andrew Thomas Moore; brothers and sister-in-law, Roscoe and Alta Lee Thomas, Harold Dean “Bud” Thomas, all of Cum ming; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Ruth Gravitt of Buford, Dorothy Jean and Lenwood Burruss of Cumming, Inez Smith of Gainesville; stepsisters and brother-in-law, Beatrice and Harold Pirkle, Mary Martin, all of Gainesville; brother-in-law, Hoyt Burruss of Cumming; sis ter-in-law, Mary Helen Locke, Mary Alice Thomas, Vivian Burruss, all of Cumming; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Coal Mountain Baptist Church with the Revs. Ruel Martin, Robert Martin and Danny Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in the Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Ingram Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 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For Thursday’s paper classified line ads are due by noon Tuesday. For Friday’s paper classified line ads are due by noon Wednesday. Legal advertising is due by Friday noon and runs only in Wednesday's paper. Susie B. Thompson Mrs. Susie B. Thompson, 72, of Alpharetta died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Northcutt. Survivors include husband of 55 years, Marvin Thompson of Alpharetta; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicky and Steve Brown of Lawrenceville, Sheila and Robert Jett of Woodstock, Marcy and Terry Bell of Dacula; son, • Marcus Thompson of Ball Ground; grandchildren, Tabitha and Mike Furlong of Powder Springs, Zachary and Brittany Brown of Lawrenceville, Rhythm Bell Neynes of Dacula, Melody Bell of Dacula, Samantha Thompson of Ball Ground; great-grand children, Haley Furlong, Hayden Furlong, Griffen Bell, Aberdeen Neynes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Preston McClesky of Canton, Christine and Charles McPherson of Cumming, Mary Lena Pruitt of Cumming, Pearl Mcßrayer of Houchton, Eva Mae and Felton Thornton of Martinez, Barbara and Lewis Ledbetter of Cumming; brother and sis ter-in-law, Bill and Lucy Northcutt of Ball Ground. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Sutton officiat ing. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Roswell. Ingram Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Forsyth County News February 8, 2004 Forsyth County News Obituaries 770-887-3126