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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
THE JACKSON HERALD
PAGE 11B
ENJOYS TRAIN RIDE IN BLUE RIDGE
Sarah Gary and her grandson, Jake Myler, of Commerce
took along a copy of The Jackson Herald on a train ride
through the countryside on a recent family vacation
to Blue Ridge. They also picked apples at an apple
orchard and stayed at a bed and breakfast.
WILDERS VISIT NYC
C.J. and Elaine Wilder of Jefferson are shown on their
anniversary trip to New York City. C.J. proposed to
Elaine atop the Empire State Building in 2003.
PRICE SAYS, ‘BONJOUR’ FROM PARIS
Mary Catherine Price recently visited Paris, France and
is shown above with a copy of The Jackson Herald.
Photo by Jacob Price
Eagle Ranch to hold open house
EAGLE RANCH, a Christian
home in South Hall for children
in crisis, is hosting its annual
Fall Open House on Sunday,
Oct. 24, from 2-5 p.m.
This year's event will include
a look at the Ranch's six boys’
homes and four girls’ homes,
school, athletic facilities, admin
istration/counseling center,
lodge and chapel. During their
tour, visitors will get a chance to
meet and interact with the ranch
staff and children.
The ranch staff will provide
guests with campus maps upon
arrival, and visitors may lei
surely explore the grounds on
foot or in their own vehicles.
Children and house parents who
live in the Ranch homes will
give tours and offer refresh
ments.
“We are celebrating our 25th
anniversary, so this year’s open
house is particularly special,”
said Eddie Staub, founder and
executive director. “This is the
one event we hold that really
gives our supporters and friends
an opportunity to see all aspects
of our program. It's also a great
time of year to enjoy the natural
beauty of the ranch.”
The annual open house offers
an informal visit to the ranch
that typically draws neighbors,
church groups, and other sup
porters. It is free and everyone
is welcome.
Eagle Ranch works with chil
dren in crisis, focusing on fam
ily restoration and reunification.
Founded in 1985, the Ranch
serves children from North
Georgia and metro Atlanta, pro
viding home life, counseling
and education for the children
on a 270-acre campus in south
ern Hall County. It is the largest
long-term residential facility for
children in Georgia. Through
its global outreach program -
the Wings Initiative - Eagle
Ranch also equips others called
to develop homes for children
in need.
Eagle Ranch is located at
5500 Union Church Road and
can be reached by turning off
Ga. Hwy. 211 or Ga. Hwy. 53.
For more information, contact
Eagle Ranch at 770-967-8500,
or visit EagleRanch.org.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF JACKSON COUNTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 2nd day of November 2010, an election will be held at the regular polling places in all the
election districts of Jackson County, Georgia (“the County”), at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of the County for
their determination the question of whether a one percent (1%) County special purpose local option sales and use tax (the “SPLOST”) shall
be imposed on all sales and uses in the special district created in the County for a period of six (6) consecutive years for the raising of
approximately $47,520,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to pay or be applied toward the costs of the purposes specified below:
Distribution of Proceeds: All purposes have equal priority and shall receive a pro rata allocation of SPLOST funds received from the State of
Georgia on a monthly basis in accordance with the table below; provided, however, that the pro rata portion of the SPLOST proceeds received
for County purposes in any year pursuant to the imposition of such tax, shall first be used for paying principal and interest on the Bonds (as
described herein) for any such year before such proceeds are applied to any of the remaining County purposes described below. The pro rata
percentages shall control over the estimated cost in the event of a conflict.
County/
Municipality Purposes
Estimated Cost
Pro
Rata
Jackson County
To provide funds to pay debt service on Jackson County
general obligation bonds to be issued in conjunction with
the 2010 SPLOST, the proceeds of which will be used to
refund (pay) a portion of the Series 2007A City of
Jefferson Public Authority revenue bonds (which portion
of the Series 2007A bonds was issued to finance the
Jackson County jail.
S23.747.657
49.97%
Jackson County
Satellite EMS Facilities
1,200.000.00
2.52%
Jackson County
Roads, Streets and Bridges
6,800,000.00
14.31%
Jackson County
Parks and Recreation
2,000.000.00
4.21%
Jackson Count)' Estimated Total
$33,747,657.00
71.01%
City of Arcade
Acquisition of Public Safety Complex
875,410.40
1.84%
City of Arcade
Repair and Paving of Roads, Streets and Bridges
250,162.40
0.53%
City of Arcade
Parks and Recreation including Land Acquisitions
125,081.20
0.26%
Arcade Estimated Total
$1,250,654.00
2.63%
Town of Braselton
Parks and Recreation
563,345.00
1.19%
Town of Braselton
Paving and repair of Streets, Curbs and Sidewalks
(including storm water structures)
563,345.00
1.19%
Braselton Estimated Total
SI,126,690.00
2.38%
City of Commerce
Water and Sewer Projects
1,830,320.00
3.86%
City' of Commerce
Parks and Recreation
1,118.530.00
2.35%
City of Commerce
Roads, Streets and Bridges
1,118.530.00
2.35%
Commerce Estimated Total
S4,067,380.00
8.56%
City of Hoschton
Improvements to Water and Sewer
699,464.00
1.47%
City of Hoschton
Roads, Streets and Bridges
186.413.60
0.39%
City of Hoschton
Parks and Recreation
46,603.40
0.10%
Hoschton Estimated Total
S932,481.00
1.96%
City of Jefferson
Public Safety Facility Improvements
81,351.00
0.18%
City of Jefferson
Cultural Historical and Recreation Facilities Bonded Debt
Reduction
1,626.853.00
3.42%
City of Jefferson
Roads, Street, Bridges, Storm Water Management,
Sidewalk Facilities
1,179,588.00
2.48%
City of Jefferson
Water and Sewer Facilities
1,179,588.00
2.48%
Jefferson Estimated Total
S4,067,380.00
8.56%
City of Maysville
Water/Sewer Improvements
301,782.00
0.64%
City of Maysville
Roads and Bridges
64,667.00
0.14%
City of Maysville
Buildings
43,112.00
0.09%
City of Maysville
Parks and Recreation
21,556.00
0.04%
Maysville Estimated Total
S431,117.00
.91%
City of Nicholson
Roads and Bridges
516,003.25
1.09%
City of Nicholson
Acquisition of property to expand existing parks, purchase
of picnic and playground equipment for parks
286,976.25
0.60%
City of Nicholson
Renovation of existing library
57,395.25
0.12%
City of Nicholson
Historic Preservation: Restoration of the Crossroads
Traveling School
57,395.25
0.12%
City of Nicholson
Tractors, mowers and other equipment to maintain parks
172,185.75
0.36%
City of Nicholson
Water and Sewer Improvements
57,395.25
0.12%
Nicholson Estimated Total
$1,147,351.00
2.41%
City of Pendergrass
Construction of Library
260,133.70
0.54%
City of Pendergrass
Parks and Recreation
55,878.15
0.12%
City of Pendergrass
Streets, Roads and Bridges
55,878.15
0.12%
Pendergrass Estimated Total
S371,890.00
.78%
City of Talmo
Administrative Space/Library
132,526.80
0.28%
City of Talmo
Parks and Recreation
113,018.40
0.24%
City of Talmo
Roads, Streets and Bridges
94,182.00
0.20%
City of Talmo
Public Safety
37,672.80
0.08%
Talmo Estimated Total
S377.400.00
.80%
ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL
$47,520,000.00
100%
If the imposition of such tax is approved by the voters, such vote shall also constitute approval of the issuance of general obligation
bonds of the County secured by the SPLOST in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $21,365,000 (the “Bonds”). The
proceeds of the Bonds, if issued, shall be applied by the County to (1) refund a portion of the outstanding City of Jefferson Public Building
Authority Revenue Bonds (Jackson County Facilities), Series 2007A (the “Series 2007A Bonds”), such Series 2007A Bonds to be refunded in
the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $21,365,000, and (2) pay the costs of issuing the Bonds. The proceeds of the Series 2007A
Bonds were used to finance, among other things the County Jail.
Such Bonds, if authorized, shall be dated their date of delivery or from such other date as may be designated by the County, and shall
bear interest from their date of delivery or from such other date as may be designated by the County prior to the issuance of the Bonds, at a
rate to be determined in a supplemental resolution to be adopted by the County prior to the issuance of the Bonds, which rate shall not
exceed 5.50% per annum, with interest payable on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2011, or such other
date as may be designated by the County prior to the issuance of the Bonds, and the principal thereof to be paid on September 1 of each year
during the life of the Bonds shall be as follows:
Year
Amount
2014
S5,875,000
2015
5,060.000
2016
5,155,000
2017
5,275,000
The principal and interest on the Bonds is expected to be paid from proceeds of the SPLOST and shall be payable in lawful money of the
United States of America at a paying agent bank which will be designated by the County prior to the issuance of the Bonds.
Voters desiring to vote for the imposition of said SPLOST for the purposes set forth above and the issuance of the Bonds shall do so by
voting “Yes” and voters desiring to vote against the imposition of said SPLOST for such purposes and the issuance of said bonds shall do so
by voting “No” as to the question propounded, to wit:
The form of the ballot is set forth below:
“Shall a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax be re-imposed in the special district of Jackson
County for a period of six (6) consecutive years and for the raising of an estimated amount of $47,520,000.00
for the purpose of providing funds to pay or be applied toward the costs of (A)(1) the following Jackson
County Projects: County satellite EMS facilities; repair and paving of County roads, streets and bridges,
County parks and recreation, and (2) the payment of principal and interest on the County’s general
obligation bonds issued in conjunction with the special one percent (1%) sales and use tax as described below
for the purpose of refunding a portion of the City of Jefferson Public Building Authority Revenue Bonds
(Jackson County Facilities), Series 2007A, the proceeds of which financed the County Jail; (B) the following
projects for the City of Arcade; acquisition of public safety complex; repair and paving of roads, streets and
bridges; parks and recreation, including land acquisition; (C) the following projects for the Town of
Braselton: parks and recreation; repair and paving of streets, curbs and sidewalks including storm water
structures; (D) the following projects for the City of Commerce: water and sewer; parks and recreation;
repair and paving of roads, streets and bridges; (E) the following projects for the City of Hoschton: water and
sewer; repair and paving of roads, streets and bridges; parks and recreation; (F) the following projects for
the City of Jefferson: public safety facility improvements; cultural historical and recreation facilities; bonded
debt reduction; repair and paving of roads, streets, bridges and sidewalks; storm water management; water
and sewer facilities: (G) the following projects for the City of Maysville: water and sewer improvements;
repair and paving of roads and bridges; buildings; parks and recreation; (H) the following projects for the
City of Nicholson: repair and paving of roads and bridges; acquisition of property to expand existing parks,
purchase of equipment for parks; renovation of existing library; restoration of the Crossroads Traveling
School; water and sewer; (I) the following projects for the City of Pendergrass: construction of library; parks
and recreation; repair and paving of streets, roads and bridges; (J) the following projects for the City of
Talmo: administrative space/library; parks and recreation; repair and paving of roads, streets and bridges;
public safety?
If the imposition of the tax is approved by the voters, such vote shall also constitute approval of the
issuance of general obligation bonds of Jackson County in the principal amount of $21,365,000 for the above
purpose specified in (A)(2).”
The several places for holding the election shall be in the regular and established precincts of the County, and the polls will be open
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date fixed for the election. Those qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in
accordance and in conformity with the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America and of the State of Georgia.
The last date to register to vote in this election is October 4, 2010, through 5:00 p.m.
Those residents of Jackson County qualified to vote at such election shall be determined in
all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia.
This Notice is given pursuant to joint action of the Board of Commissioners of Jackson
County and the Superintendent of Election of Jackson County.
JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Chairman. Board of Commissioners
SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS OF
JACKSON COUNTY
□ Yes
□ No