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82-year-old retired mill worker finds new life as a Gainesville painter
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Roger Yonce started painting after seeing Bob Ross on TV about 15 years ago. Unhappy with his first attempt, he put it away and never touched a brush again. But after his wife died recently, Yonce picked it back up and has even been selling some paintings around town - photo by Scott Rogers
After putting away his brushes, disappointed at his first attempt, Joel Roger Yonce never imagined he’d pick up painting again. But after the death of his wife and the need for an expressive outlet, he’s back at it at the ripe age of 82.
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20 Things to do in Hall County, April 7–April 13
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Mel Brooks’ "Young Frankenstein" is part of the Gainesville Theatre Alliance's 2024-25 "Monster of a Season." Photo provided by Gainesville Theatre Alliance.
It’s Spring Break in Hall County, so there’s more than usual to keep you busy on this week’s calendar; including a couple week-long jigsaw puzzle events, a week full of activities to keep the kids busy at Elachee Nature Center, a bike night, a farmers market, a slew of concerts – ranging from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to a night of 007 songs with Jamie Paul – and UNG Gainesville’s production of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” among others.
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