The competition was tough, but the JABA spellers spelled their hearts outs!  Costumed in the garb of days gone by our team stood firm.  In the final minutes it came down to the JABA and the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce team.  The air crackled with tension as each team did their best to spell unspeakable tongue twisters.  But, in the end, it was the JABA team who prevailed!    Not only did the JABA team win the overall contest, but they garnered a Best Dressed award as well! Congratulations to our "historical" spellers for a job well spelled!! (click photos to enlarge)

Thanks to the JABA members that sponsored the JABA team!  They are:

Sharon Sparrow, Shirley Califf and the staff of State Farm Insurance in Jefferson.  Call the Jefferson State Farm team at  706 37-9871.  They are located at 43 Hill Top Dr.  Here's a map:  MAP.  "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there."

Lya Sorano, the Oliver/Sorano Group, Inc.  Established in 1980, The Oliver/Sorano Group, Inc. provides marketing and public relations support to entrepreneurs, artists, small business owners, technology companies, training companies, real estate brokers, nonprofit organizations and others. They can help you with, among other things, two of your most effective basic sales tools: business cards and your web site.  Understand how they can help by visiting their web site at http://www.lyasorano.com or emailing Lya Sorano at lyasorano@bellsouth.net or call her at 770-455-8088 or 770-826-4294.

Mark and Gay Bradley, Trinity Tire and Auto.  Trinity Tire and Auto is Jefferson's cleanest shop around. We offer excellent prices in a clean, friendly atmosphere.  Trinity Tire and Auto is an AutoEdge® dealer and offers all the AutoEdge® advantages such as nationwide warranty while dealing with a locally owned and operated company.  MURCON uses Trinity Tire and Auto for all its vehicle service needs.  Trinity Tire and Auto is located at 1810 Washington St. in Jefferson.  Call Mark (the "tire man") Bradley or Gay Bradley at (706) 367-1400.  Web site:  http://www.TrinityTire.com. 

Priscilla Daves and Roxane Rose, "Living Jackson Magazine".  Haven't heard of "Living Jackson Magazine"?  Probably because it's initial issue has not yet been published! "Living Jackson Magazine" will be Jackson County's first lifestyle magazine and will celebrate the people, places, and events of Jackson County.  The publication will be co-published by Priscilla Daves (The Daves Group) and Roxane Rose (Roxane, Inc. http://www.roxaneinc.com).  According to Roxane, " Scheduled to be launched in May, 'Living Jackson Magazine' will be all about where to live, work, play, shop, and eat in Jackson County."  "Living Jackson Magazine" is JABA's newest member.

Rita Mathis, ETCON.  "We know the market . . . both from the employer and employee sides . . . which is why we are able to guarantee your satisfaction whether you’re in need of temporary or permanent staff. And with our new 24-hour-a-day, 7 days a week on-call service, you’ll never have to worry about staffing problems again."  ETCON is headquartered in Gainesville and has offices in 8 other locations around northeast Georgia.  ETCON's representative for JABA is Rita Mathis in the Jefferson office.  Contact her at 33 Hilltop Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549 Tel:(706) 367-2017, Email: Jefferson@Etcon.net,  Map,  Directions Web site: http://www.ETCON.net.