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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013
REALTORS RAISE FUNDS
The 1-85 North Relay for Life Team participated in Relay for Life April 26 and 27 at Hoschton Park. The team camped out overnight and took
turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more
birthdays. The 1-85 NBOR team earned over $1,200 in donations from various fundraisers and contributors. They also sold homemade ice
cream at the event and raffled off a big screen TV courtesy of Terry Rathman, Direct Satellite TV. Team members included: Toni Lockwood
and her daughter; Debbie Robinson; Deborah Burdette; Gina Thrailkill; Carol Smith; Stephanie and Tony Stapler; Bob Sosebee; and Crystal
Weise.
Author’s fascination with area history
prompted Georgia Gold series
Confederate Memorial Day
ceremony held in Spencer Park
THIS Spring the release of Denise
Weimer’s “Sautee Shadows,” the
first of a four-book series that links
antebellum Georgia’s coast and
mountains from the time of the
Georgia Gold Rush through The
War Between the States, will hit the
bookstands.
The public is invited to meet
the author, the former Denise
Short of Jackson County, at Fort
Hollingsworth-White’s “A Day at
the Fort Celebration,” Saturday, May 25, from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weimer will be on hand to
discuss the series and sign copies of the novel.
She will also be directing two demonstrations
of mid-1800s dance.
During her residence in Habersham County,
Weimer became fascinated with the historical
buildings that surrounded her, and when well-
known regional historian and artist John Kollock
offered his help with her future research (after
reading a novella she had published), she
eagerly accepted. She then began crafting a
story about “the summer people” like Kollock’s
ancestors, coastal tycoons who had in the
1800s built fanciful mountain retreats near
Clarkesville. She wanted to show how their
lives mingled with those of the hardy pioneers
and Cherokee Indians. Weimer discovered that
never before had a historical fiction novel been
written about the area.
In “Sautee Shadows,” the lives of four
families intertwine through romance, adventure
and murder. The novel introduces three main
characters: Jack Randall, the son of a wealthy
shipping magnate who abhors slavery and
longs to return to his original homeplace in
New York; Mahala Franklin, a beautiful young
woman who endures prejudice and rejection
because she is half-white and half-Cherokee;
and Dev Rousseau, a true Southerner who
plans to enter the military if the perceived war
between the North and South becomes reality.
When Jack purchases a hotel in Clarkesville,
he enters into direct competition with The
Franklin Hotel and the spirited granddaughter
of the owner, whose life revolves around
unraveling the mystery of her father's murder
and missing gold.
Weimer hopes the series will appeal to
men as well as women since it details the
business of the shipping industry of
the coastal southern states and the
military action of the war. So far the
reviews have been very positive, C.T.
French, of Midwest Reviews says,
“Chocked full of history, with dialogue
true to the time, characters that intrigue
and beguile, and what promises to be
an adventurous and exciting journey,
this is certain to be an interesting,
entertaining series.” Paul Yarbrough of
Southern Literary Review says, “An
exciting historical novel, its roots are in the
forced emigration of southeastern tribes and
the story expanding into mystery as the Union
divides.”
“Sautee Shadows” received a limited
hardcover release as book one of a trilogy in
December 2010, under a different publisher.
Now under the auspices of Canterbury House
Publishing, which features quality Southeastern
fiction and is distributed by John F. Blair, the
novel appears in soft cover. Book two of the
Georgia Gold Series, “The Gray Divide,” will
be released Sept. 1. “The Crimson Bloom” and
“Bright as Gold” will follow starting in 2014.
Kollock’s exclusive cover art will be featured
throughout the series.
Weimer is a native resident of Georgia. She
earned her journalism degree with a minor in
history from Asbury University and graduated
magna cum laude. She is the author of romantic
novella, “Redeeming Grace,” and her magazine
articles about Northeast Georgia have appeared
in numerous regional publications. Weimer
is also a wife and the mother of two young
daughters, a life-long living historian, and for
many years directed a mid-1800s dance group,
The 1860s Civilian Society of Georgia. She
now resides in Watkinsville.
“Sautee Shadows,” book one of the
Georgia Gold Series is available nationally
in bookstores and online retailers as of April
1. Canterbury House Publishing, ISBN: 978-
0-9829054-8-7, trade soft cover. $15.95. For
more information about the Georgia Gold
Series visit http://deniseweimerbooks.webs.
com and www.canterburyhousepublishing.
com. Locally, the novel may be purchased at
Books With A’Peal in Cornelia. Copies will
be $15 at Fort Hollingsworth, which is located
just off Highway 441 between Cornelia and
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SPENCER Park in downtown
Commerce was the setting for
the annual ceremony commem
orating Confederate Memorial
Day, hosted by the J.E.B. Stuart
Chapter of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy held
Saturday, April 27.
“The Commerce U.D.C
chapter strives to preserve our
Southern heritage and honor the
veterans of the War Between the
States, as well as veterans of
more recent conflicts, by bestow
ing military service awards at this
event,” organizers state. “Under
threat of rain, more than 80
guests joined their hostesses to
pay tribute to their Confederate
ancestors and their families who
sacrificed in America’s bloodiest
war to uphold our Constitution’s
pledge to preserve our inalien
able rights of ‘Life, liberty, and
the pursuit of happiness,’ as
reiterated by keynote speaker,
Darrell Huckaby.”
Following a welcome by chap
ter president, Annabel Seltzer,
the ceremony began with prayer
by the Rev. Donald Wilson.
Secretary, Janice Watson, lead
the assembly in pledges to the
U.S. and Georgia flags, with a
salute to the Confederate flag.
Vice-president, Shirley
Wilson, recognized special
guests and friends of the chap
ter, veterans in attendance, State
Representative Tommy Benton
and two long-standing members
who are “Real granddaughters
of Confederate Veterans,” sisters
Lessie Benton and Susie Davis,
mourning the loss of another dur
ing the past year, Gwen Johnson.
The president and recorder
of Military Service Awards,
Joy Barnes, officiated a mili
tary service award bestow
al ceremony. Two Crosses of
Military Service were awarded
posthumously to the families of
Charles G. Wheeler, U.S. Army,
who received the World War II
cross. His Confederate ancestor
was Roan Wheeler of Co. H,
13 lh Georgia Infantry. A Vietnam
Cross was presented for the ser
vice of Connie Lee Evans, U.S.
Navy. His Confederate ancestor
was Pvt. James Monroe Evans
of Co. D. 22 nd Regiment. S.C.
Volunteers.
A National Defense Medal
for Vietnam was presented to
Thomas David Mann. U.S.
Army, whose Confederate ances
tor was Edwin J. Mann of Co. H.
38 th Regiment, Georgia Infantry.
A special UDC Recorder
General’s Certificate of
Appreciation was awarded to
Charles Brown Mathis, U.S.
Army, whose Confederate ances
tor was Caleb Garrison of Co. E,
34 th Ga. Regiment.
Chapter Certificates of
Appreciation were awarded to
friends of the chapter, Donald
Wilson, James Mathis, and
Marty Seltzer, who are always
available to help when called
upon, leaders state.
The assembly joined Julie
Dixon in an a’ capella rendi
tion of “America the Beautiful”
and Registrar/Historian Lisa
Kennedy introduced the keynote
speaker for the afternoon: syndi
cated columnist, historian, edu
cator, author, and radio personal
ity, Darrell Huckaby of Conyers,
by way of Porterdale.
Huckaby spoke of the impor
tance of family and the legacy
of Southern civil disobedience
as a Constitutionally sanctioned
duty, and the sacred duty of
passing it along in a historically
correct manner to our children. A
consummate storyteller, he inter
spersed the history lesson with
humorous accounts of his travels
in the north and his experiences
at the University of Georgia,
“hallowed be thy name”...
Following the keynote address,
treasurer Betty Ann Mathis
placed a memorial wreath on
the park’s Confederate monu
ment and the assembly joined in
singing “Dixie.”
A rifle salute was given by the
43 rd Georgia Volunteers Honor
Guard re-enactors, a presence
providing authenticity at this
annual event.
The program concluded with
a performance of “Taps" by
Donovan Morris.
The assembly was dismissed
to enjoy refreshments and visit
with Huckaby, who was avail
able to sign copies of his books
and CD's.
This event was dedicated to
the memory of SCV member
and friend of the chapter, Randy
Evans, who was often proud to
serve as color guard at this annu
al ceremony.
TO SUBMIT SOCIAL NEWS TO TH^ JACKSON HERALD
THE Jackson Herald welcomes
the submission of social news events,
including engagement, wedding and
birth announcements. Here’s how to
have your news published
Engagements: Photos and informa
tion may be submitted by e-mail to
katie@mainstreetnews.com or mailed
to The Jackson Herald, P.O. Box 908
Jefferson, GA 30549. Photos may be
color or black and white and if submit
ted by e-mail should be the largest file
size available and sent in a .tiff or .jpg
format. Submissions can include a writ
ten account of the event or provide the
essential information so a staff writer
can generate the story. All submissions
should have contact information of the
sender. Submitted stories will be limited
to 500 words, and all submissions are
subject to editing for style, grammar
and length.
Weddings: Photos and informa
tion may be submitted by e-mail to
katie@mainstreetnews.com or mailed
to The Jackson Herald, P.O. Box 908,
Jefferson, GA 30549 within five months
after the wedding date. Photos may be
color or black and white and if submit
ted by e-mail should be the largest file
size available and sent in a .tiff or .jpg
format. Submissions can include a writ
ten account of the event or provide the
essential information so a staff writer
can generate the story. All submissions
should have contact information of the
sender. Submitted stories will be limited
to 500 words, and all submissions are
subject to editing for style, grammar
and length.
Birth announcements: informa
tion may be submitted by e-mail to
katie@mainstreetnews.com or mailed
to The Jackson Herald, P.O. Box
908, Jefferson, GA 30549 within five
months after the birth date. In addi
tion to the baby’s name, information
should include the weight and length
of the child at birth and names and cit
ies of residence of the parents, grand
parents and living great-grandparents.
All submissions should include con
tact information of the sender.
Other social news: Copy and pho
tographs of other social events, includ
ing but not limited to major wedding
anniversaries (25th, 50th, etc.), class
reunions, items from civic or social
clubs are also welcome and may be
sent by e-mail to katie@mainstreet-
news.com or mailed to The Jackson
Herald, P.O. Box 908, Jefferson, GA
30549. Photos may be color or black
and white and if submitted by e-mail
should be the largest file size avail
able and sent in a .tiff or .jpg format.
Submissions can include a written
account of the event or provide the
essential information so a staff writer
can generate the story. All submis
sions should have contact information
of the sender.
Arts group plans
special fundraiser
THE Hoschton Heritage Arts
Council will host “Redo,” a
fundraising event on Saturday,
June 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
at the Hoschton Heritage Arts
Center. The event will include
food, drinks, a photo booth,
entertainment and a live and
silent auction.
According to Astra Graham,
one of the organizers,
“Probably the most fun will be
what people are wearing. You
need to find something old or
redone. You can shop the thrift
stores and put together an
ensemble and have fun doing
so. An award will be given for
the best costume.”
“The food, decor and
entertainment will be a
mixture of items from potluck
pork and beans, stylish Junk
Gypsies and a rowdy Texas
hootenanny,” states Robbie
Bettis, an organizer.
Two competitive events
are part of the big event
including a Painted Furniture
and a Repurpose Event. Cash
awards will be given for first,
second and third place in each
event and the items entered in
the competition become the
property of the HHAC and
will be auctioned at Redo.
For more information on the
competitions, visit www.
hoschtonheritageartscouncil.
com.
The Arts Council members
are seeking items for the live
and silent auctions. Bettis
states, “We hope the local
businesses and artists/artisans
will donate items. We will
gladly pick up the items or
they may be delivered to the
Braselton Antique Mall or
Auction Ventures.”
The organizers are selling
tickets for Redo for $30 for
members. $35 for nonmembers
and a discount is offered
for purchasing six tickets at
$175. The deadline is June
1. Phone 770-540-1099 or
email hhac55@yahoo.com for
tickets.
Benefit planned for
Braden Knebel
A BENEFIT will be held
June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Skate
A-Rama USA in Commerce
for Braden Knebel of Jefferson.
He is the son of Matt and
Michelle Knebel. His father is
a fireman with Jefferson.
Braden was born on
December 7, 2009, he has
already underwent three
heart surgeries. Braden was
diagnosed with Restrictive
Cardiomyopathy in July 2012.
The doctors at Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta at
Egleston have recommended
a life-saving heart transplant.
An estimated $50,000 is being
raised by volunteers to help
cover the expenses. The fun
draiser will include skating,
a dunk booth, cake walk and
other activities. Hamburger
and hot dog plates will be sold.
Advance meal plates will be
$5 per plate and will include
one hamburger or two hot
dogs, chips, drink and dessert.
All proceeds will go to help
Braden and his family.
Historical society
to meet May 19
THE Jackson County
Historical Society will meet at
the Rockwell Masonic Lodge
on Sunday, May 19. at 2:30
p.m.
Rockwell Lodge secre
tary, Doug Easter, will speak
about the Mason’s history and
contributions. All Masons in
Jackson County are invited to
attend.
Directions to Rockwell
Masonic Lodge: 111 Hall
Street (Broad and Hall) in
Hoschton, 1.5 miles East of
1-85 on SR 53: turn right on
Broad Street at Larry’s Garage
in the middle of town at City
Hall Square and the lodge is
at the second stop sign on the
left.
For more information, call
Tina 706-207-6889.
