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COLUMNIST|DICK YARBROUGH

Resolve to make a positive difference in someone’s life

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ave you thought about what part of the 20th century and is said kind of difference you have to have reached more than 100 milmade in this world by your pres- lion people. One of those was Morence here? Or could make? Or should decai Ham. And yes, he, too, became make? Dr. Bill Burch has stepped into an evangelist. the large footprints left behind In 1932, a group of men in by the retired Dr. Gil Watson, Charlotte, North Carolina, inthe World’s Greatest Preacher, vited Mordecai Ham to come and has shown without doubt to town and hold a series of that he can flat preach a lick or evangelistic meetings. In attentwo himself. dance each night was a 16-yearRecently, he shared a story old boy named Billy Frank. We about the difference one ordiknow him today as Billy Granary man made on generations ham, perhaps the greatest of to come. I pass it along as food Yarbrough them all. During his ministry, for thought and to let Dr. Burch Billy Graham preached to more know, if he happens to be reading than 2 billion people. And to think along with you, that I do indeed lis- that it all started in a Boston shoe ten closely to his Sunday mornings store in 1855. sermons. They are well-prepared and Some bits of the story may be apocwell-presented. Besides, there is al- ryphal or even slightly exaggerated, ways the possibility he will veer off but not the point that it makes. A life and get to talking about me and my touched a life which touched a life sins and have everybody in the con- and so on. In this case, it was a segregation turn around and stare at ries of high-profile and charismatic me. It pays to stay alert.

Christian evangelists, not including On this particular Sunday, he told Edward Kimball, the Sunday School of a Sunday School teacher in Boston teacher that started the chain with a in the 1850s by the name of Edward conversation in a shoe store.

Kimball. One day, Mr. Kimball visAs I sit here waiting for this year to ited a clerk working in a local shoe end and for the start of a new one, I store. The young man was from a poor wonder if I have made a positive diffamily, had little education and was ference in someone’s life. Did I say employed by his uncle. A condition something or do something or write of his employment was his uncle’s something that made somebody’s life insistence that the nephew stay out better? I hope so. Conversely, I hope of trouble by regularly attending the I wasn’t a negative influence. I can Mt. Vernon Congregational Church, be a bit impatient and outspoken at where Kimball taught Sunday School. times and I suffer fools poorly.

In April 1855, Kimball visited the My mentor, Jasper Dorsey, who Holton Shoe Store, found the clerk in headed Southern Bell’s operations in a stockroom, and there spoke to him of Georgia and taught me as much about the love of Christ and converted him. life as he did the telephone business, That clerk turned out to became said we should all leave this world one of the greatest evangelist of the better than we found it. Otherwise, 19th century, Dwight Lyman Moody. we have just wasted time and space.

D.L. Moody is said to have to reached Think on that one for a moment. at least 100 million people in his lifeMaybe a good way to start the new time through his crusades and books. year is to make a resolution that inWhile preaching in England in 1879, stead of pledging to lose weight or Moody met a pastor from small church start a new hobby or save more and named Fredrick B. Meyer. The two be- spend less, we try and influence just came close friends and Meyer made one life for the better and see where it several trips to the United States to goes from there. Who knows? Maybe preach. It was on one such trip that a 165 years from now, someone will Meyer influenced a young man named tell the story of how your kind and John Wilbur Chapman, who himself simple gesture changed the world. became an evangelist.

I hope so.

Chapman later hired a former major league baseball player, Billy Sunday, You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@ to help him with his evangelistic efdickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, forts. Sunday later became a famous Atlanta, Georgia 31139 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb. evangelist in his own right in the early

LOCAL COLUMNIST|DARRELL HUCKABY

Seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child

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y grandson, Sir Henley the birth of Jesus Christ. There are famiAdorable, is 5 years old. lies who will have to wait until after Five is the perfect age for Christmas, when jails and prisons celebrating Christmas. I have never have family visitation, to see their seen anyone so full of joy and anticloved ones. And you don’t stop lovipation. He has been excited since ing someone because they have lost Thanksgiving, which is appropriate their way and run afoul of the law for a 5-year old boy. and find themselves incarcerated.

I am proud to say that he can take Huckaby There are parents who cannot his Fisher-Price Little People nativprovide for their children because ity scene and move the figures around and addictions or bad choices or just being who give you a pretty good oral interpretation of they are have kept them from having the Doctor Luke’s Gospel. If Dopey and Sneezy means to do so. I think about all these folks and Doc and a few other interlopers from at Christmas and wish there were some way his Fisher-Price Snow White and the Seven I could help them know the joy that I know Dwarfs play set show up around the manger throughout the season. every once in a while, well, that’s OK. After Mostly I think of the children. I look at all, Jesus came to save all people, not just tiny tots in grocery stores and other places the shepherds and the wise men.

I may go, and I wonder if anyone is reading Henley loves Santa and is happy that he from Luke’s Gospel to them and teaching will be in his own house waiting for the jolly them about the wise men and the angels old elf to come down his very own chimney and the shepherds and the Holy child. I this year. Every other year of his life he’s know they see television and social media spent Christmas Eve with Papa and Lili. This because that’s the age we live in. They are year we will make the trek to be with him. aware how some kids spend Christmas, and He is also astute enough, at 5, to explain I always wonder what their expectations are about all of Santa’s helpers that are scattered and imagine what it would be like to wake about, holding children on their knees and up on Christmas morning and not know taking more requests than the house band the happiness of a safe and loving home in a Nashville honky-tonk. and a visit from St. Nicholas.

Henley has spent the past three weeks I do what I can do. I give to charities and reading his nightly Christmas stories and drop packages off at Toys for Tots drives and counting down on his Advent calendar and pluck angels from trees and purchase toys making cookies and gingerbread houses and and clothes, but I am just one and there are decorating and singing the songs of the sea- so many in need. Not just materially, but son. He has only asked Santa for two very spiritually as well. modest gifts and talks more about what I always feel this way for a few days, but he wants to get for his Mommy and Dada on Christmas Eve, as is my custom, I will more than what he wants for himself. I’m walk outside and look up at the night sky glad he’s being raised right. and try to project myself back to that hillside Henley is having a storybook Christmas, over Bethlehem, two centuries ago, and I and I am glad. will realize, like the Grinch, that Christmas But this time of year, I always find my- doesn’t come from a store and I will celeself in a melancholy mood, because I look brate, again, the thrill of hope that comes around, everywhere I go, and realize that from knowing that because of Christmas, not everyone is as blessed as my grandson. things can be better for everyone if we who Not everyone is going to have a storybook believe will simply share the love of the baby Christmas. whose birth we celebrate with everyone we There are so many folks whose loved ones encounter. won’t be home for Christmas, no matter how I hope all of you can enjoy this holiday many times Bing Crosby sings otherwise on through Henley’s eyes this year. the radio. Men and women are scattered all Merry Christmas, to you and yours. around the globe, standing in harm’s way, so that we here at home can enjoy the freeDarrell Huckaby is an author in Rockdale dom to celebrate — or not celebrate — the County. Email him at dhuck008@gmail.com.

COLUMNIST|MARC THIESSEN

Those pursuing Trump are damaging our institutions P resident Trump is accused of doing untold damage to our democratic institutions. In truth, it is the president’s foes who are doing the real damage.

Take the revelations that FBI officials falsified evidence presented to the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.

This week, the court’s presiding judge, Rosemary Collyer, issued an extraordinary and blistering public order accusing the FBI of misleading Collyer and other judges in applications to wiretap former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page as part of a counterintelligence investigation into Trump’s presidential campaign.

Citing a report by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Collyer said that the FBI “provided false information” and “withheld material information ... which was detrimental to the FBI’s case” in four FISA applications. In one instance, she said, an FBI attorney “apparently ... intended to mislead” the court when the lawyer retroactively altered an email to make it look as if Page was not a source for the CIA. FBI defenders say that Horowitz found no evidence that political bias motivated those who made the false representations before the court. But Horowitz did

not say that there was no political a bond of trust with the government. bias. Rather, he testified that “it’s Since those the FBI is seeking to unclear what the motivations were. wiretap do not have lawyers presOn the one hand, gross incompeent, Collyer noted, the government tence, negligence? On the other has “a heightened duty of candor.” hand, intentionality?” It’s hard to The FBI failed to uphold that duty see how an FBI lawyer could unin— and that failure will reverbertentionally falsify evidence. Alterate beyond this case. In her order, ing an email to remove exculpatory Thiessen Collyer wrote: “The frequency with information is not incompetent or which representations made by FBI negligent, it is intentional — something personnel turned out to be unsupported or that Collyer seems to recognize. contradicted by information in their posOf course, there was bias. Of the 17 er- session, and with which they withheld inrors and omissions Horowitz uncovered, formation detrimental to their case, calls not one favored Trump. Moreover, we into question whether information connow know that former FBI director James tained in other FBI applications is reliComey misled the American people when able” (emphasis added). In other words, he said that the Democratic National Com- the FBI’s misconduct in these four FISA mittee-funded Steele dossier was merely applications has made all of its submis“part of a broader mosaic” of information sions to the court suspect. presented to the court. Horowitz found We depend on FISA warrants to obtain that the dossier was “central and essen- critical intelligence on terrorist threats to tial” to the FISA applications. So, while the U.S. homeland. But because the FBI the FBI deceived the court in secret, its breached its bond of trust with the court, former director deceived the American warrants critical to our national security people in public. may be delayed. The FISA law says that The FBI’s misconduct has done lasting judges “may require the applicant to furdamage to our national security. Because nish such other information as may be of the nature of its work, the FISA court necessary to make the determinations” to operates in almost total secrecy, requiring authorize surveillance. Thanks to the FBI’s

misconduct, judges will probably be more aggressive in challenging the information presented by the government in its surveillance applications. When the intelligence community has an urgent request for surveillance of a terrorism suspect, time is of the essence. Any delay could result in the loss of innocent American lives.

The FBI’s misconduct has also undermined Americans’ trust in the FISA process, which means their elected representatives may soon impose greater restrictions on it — making it harder for the intelligence community to protect the United States.

In March, several FISA-related provisions of the USA Patriot Act will come up for renewal. Already, those long opposed to the FISA process are signaling that they intend to use the inspector general’s findings as a pretext to gut or even eliminate the court.

The FBI’s abuse of power has done irreparable damage to an institution that is critical to our national security. It is not Trump, but those who have relentlessly pursued him, who are responsible for that damage.

Marc Thiessen is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush.

A4 ♦ Sunday, december 22, 2019 ♦ gwinnettdailypoSt.com COLUMNIST I KEITH ROACH

WEATHER WATCH

Can new technology help with movement disorder?

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EAR DR. ROACH: My 18-year-old niece has Friedreich’s ataxia and is getting used to living in her dorm but requires a walker or wheelchair to get around. We know that there isn’t a cure or Roach really any treatment outside of some potential drug trials and that the long-term prognosis is dire.

But could a CRISPR type of technology hold promise?

— I.C.N. ANSWER: Friedreich’s ataxia is a hereditary disease that causes poor coordination of movement. It’s caused by a genetic mutation in the frataxin gene. At present, there are no treatments available that can stop or even slow the progression of the disease. Without disease-modifying treatment, the average age that people succumb to this disease is 37, although some people can live into their 60s.

CRISPR-Cas9 is a system that allows precise insertion of genes into a person’s DNA. This system has been used in mouse models to remove abnormal DNA in the gene and restore the function of the gene protein. In theory, it holds promise for human treatment; in reality, there are many hurdles to overcome.

There is very active research being done into gene therapy for many diseases, including Friedreich’s ataxia.

Even if the gene editing possible with CRISPR-Cas9, or a similar, potentially even more powerful system, is not used in actual people with the illness, it has enabled scientists to learn a great deal more about the disease, and potentially to find new kinds of more traditional treatments.

I sincerely hope effective treatment comes in time for your niece and the many other people with Friedreich’s ataxia and other inherited conditions.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Every day we hear of concussion protocols in rugby, soccer and American football. However, in boxing, the aim is to knock your opponent unconscious — that is, induce a concussion. Concussions! What the heck?

— Anon.

ANSWER: A concussion is an acute traumatic brain injury, usually due to contact. You do not need to be knocked unconscious to have had a concussion. Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Further, loss of consciousness does not necessarily predict a worse concussion.

The severity of concussion is assessed 30 minutes after the injury through a clinical scale called the Glasgow Coma Scale. Confusion and amnesia are the most common symptoms of concussion, but others, including headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting can occur, sometimes hours after the event. Following concussion, many people have changes in their mood and ability to concentrate, difficulty communicating, and poor motor coordination. Recovery can occur in less than a week, or it can be delayed three weeks or longer. I have had patients with post-concussive symptoms months after the concussion.

Concussions are common in amateur boxing. One study found that concussions occur 13% of the time a boxer steps into the ring for a competition.

With repeated head injury comes a risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which you have probably read about in professional American football players.

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today is the 356th day of 2019 and the second day of winter.

TODAY’S HISTORY: in 1864, union gen. william t. Sherman sent a message to president abraham lincoln that read, “i beg to present you as a christmas gift the city of Savannah.” in 1990, lech walesa was sworn in as poland’s first directly elected president. in 2001, the first cloned cat was born at texas a&m university. in 2010, president barack obama signed the repeal of the u.S. military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: giacomo puccini (1858-1924), composer; connie mack (1862-1956), baseball manager; peggy ashcroft (1907-1991), actress; lady bird Johnson (1912-2007), first lady; barbara billingsley (1915-2010), actress;

Steve carlton (1944- ), baseball player; diane Sawyer (1945- ), journalist; maurice gibb (1949-2003), singer-songwriter; robin gibb (1949-2012), singersongwriter; ralph Fiennes (1962- ), actor; ted cruz (1970- ), politician; anthony Jeselnik (1978- ), comedian; Jordin Sparks (1989- ), singer; meghan trainor (1993- ), singer-songwriter.

TODAY’S FACT: the five great lakes hold about 21 percent of all the fresh water on earth.

TODAY’S SPORTS: in 1971, the los angeles lakers defeated the baltimore bullets 127-120, winning their 27th straight game and breaking the record for consecutive wins in professional sports.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “you’re born with two strikes against you, so don’t take a third one on your own.” -- connie mack

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COLUMNIST I AMY DICKINSON

Spouse’s solo trips leave others to wonder

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EAR AMY: I hope you can help me with a response for when people ask me why I don’t go on trips with my husband.

A few years back, my 57-year-old husband of 33 years told me that he was retiring.

I had no say in it, and it didn’t matter to him that his choice would make things financially difficult.

He said he wanted to travel before he got too old, and if I didn’t understand that, then I don’t care about him, and he would go without me.

I have always been the primary breadwinner, so he didn’t think it would be a big deal for me to be the ONLY breadwinner.

This has been very hard on our marriage, and I’m working on what to do about that. Meanwhile, at this time of year when we see family and they ask what we’re up to, my husband gushes about his upcoming trips.

Inevitably, they turn to me and ask why I don’t join him.

Some sit me down and try to convince me that I should join him. My husband just says that I’m no fun.

Nobody seems to realize that someone has to pay for his excursions, not to mention the mortgage, food, etc.

Can you help me to come up with a response to: “Why don’t you have some fun

and travel with your husband?’

— Grounded D E A R GROUNDED: I respect Dickinson your perspective on this, but would first ask that you do a little work to determine whether, in fact, you would choose to go on any of these trips, even if you could. Some people don’t like to travel. Some — like me — enjoy traveling but (basically) hate to leave home.

In your case, because there seems to be such a lack of balance in your relationship — and so much tension — you might not choose to travel because you don’t enjoy being dominated by your husband, who expresses such a lack of respect for you. Your very long marriage might continue on its current track precisely because you don’t spend all of your time together.

You should not be forced to finance your husband’s trips. If he is racking up debt (or depleting savings) to travel, you should consult with a family law attorney to see whether you as an individual are responsible for your spouse’s debts (the answer seems to be: “It depends”).

You should also research the idea of negotiating a “postnuptial agreement,” where you mutually agree how to divide your assets and income during your marriage.

But your question is really about what to say to people when they grill you about your own choices. You can respond with your version of the truth: “I’m working hard to pay for my husband’s trips.” Or something less specific: “I’m tied down with work and obligations at home.” If people call you a “stick in the mud” over this, then that’s on them. Own your individual choice, and don’t apologize for it.

DEAR AMY: It’s the holiday season and I’m lucky enough to go to a few catered holiday parties.

This is probably a goofy question, but when I am at these events, should I tip the catering staff?

— Grateful Guest DEAR GRATEFUL: Many hosts tip their catering staff independently — or the catering company will add on a service charge to be distributed to the catering staff. If there is a tip jar at the bar, then put $1 or $2 in per drink. If there is no jar, then ask the bartender if they are permitted to take tips.

If you are seated at a table

and one or two individuals take care of your table — filling water glasses, bussing your plates, and bringing dessert to you, it would be thoughtful to slip $5 under your plate before you leave, but it is neither expected nor required.

DEAR AMY: My heart broke when I read the letter from “Loving Husband,” whose wife demanded secrecy for her cancer diagnosis.

I had a family member who made a similar demand, and the pressure it placed on the rest of us was almost unbearable. We all struggled to provide support, while maintaining extreme secrecy about the diagnosis.

I am glad you suggested that this loving husband should receive support for his own struggle. I hope that his wife is able to let him off the hook, so he has the freedom to describe the challenges in his own life.

— Grieving DEAR GRIEVING: I felt enormous compassion for both spouses.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: ASKAMY@amydickinson. com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068.

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a lifestyle change may not be what you had in mind, but the experience will take you on an extraordinary journey. the challenges you face will encourage you to expand your knowledge and venture down corridors that will enhance your mind, body and soul. live in the moment.

CAPRICORN (dec.

22-Jan. 19) — a little seasonal cheer should include old friends. getting together with someone from your past will change the way you think and the direction you take.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Keep moving forward until you have everything done. use your intelligence to prioritize and put things in place. lend a helping hand, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-march 20) — think about your to-do list and prepare to make necessary changes to it. give yourself time to relax, rejuvenate and prepare for upcoming events. a shift in your surroundings will be uplifting.

ARIES (march 21-april 19) — Festive decorating, baking or anything else that will help get you in the spirit of the season should be mandatory. the boost will be a reminder of what you have.

TAURUS (april 20-may 20) — being observant of what others want will pay off when picking up last-minute gifts. extra attention paid to the people closest to you will have good results.

GEMINI (may 21-June 20) — a constant push forward will get you to the finish line. take a moment to rest before the festivities begin. relaxation will improve your state of mind and your appearance.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — there will be plenty for you to cheer about, so don’t let negativity ruin your day. participate, contribute and be happy. offer joy, not problems.

LEO (July 23-aug.

22) — Someone will be sensitive about issues that may not matter as much to you. don’t make changes or decisions that will affect someone else on your own.

VIRGO (aug. 23-Sept.

22) — if you need help, ask for it. taking on too much may be your style, but, in the end, sharing the burden with a loved one will bring you closer together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-oct.

23) — Spend a little time taking care of yourself, your needs and your emotional well-being. don’t let someone make decisions for you. do what’s best for you. romance is encouraged.

SCORPIO (oct. 24nov. 22) — Show passion in all that you do. refuse to let anyone push you in one direction or another. take better care of your health by favoring moderation over indulgence.

SAGITTARIUS (nov.

23-dec. 21) — do something in the spirit of the season. invite friends or family over to take part in preparations for upcoming events.

Shared responsibilities will build closer ties.

gwinnettdailypost.com ♦ sunday, december 22, 2019 ♦ A5

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Parkview JROTC cadet Joshua Garcia, right, pushes a shopping cart with toys going to Toys for Tots on Friday at Rockbridge Road Walmart in Stone Mountain.

TOYS From A1 the cost from their budget.

“I feel like a kid in a candy store,” Silva said.

Silva has as much fun shopping for Toys for Tots’ beneficiary families as she would shopping for herself. Later in the afternoon, she packed a bike helmet with reversible sequins that showed purple on one side and blue on another.

“Who wouldn’t want a sparkly helmet?” she said.

Garcia said whatever grabs his attention is pulled off of the shelf.

“I also think, ‘Would this fit for an 11-year-old, or older, child,’” he said.

Silva said she thinks of her 10-year-old cousin and asks what he would like.

This year, Erwin said Parkview’s Marine Corps JROTC collected approximately $82,000 in combined toys and cash donations. Erwin said Parkview students stand outside of Gwinnett-area supermarkets and collect donations.

TEACHERS From A1 each teacher faces very different challenges. Trying to boil it all down to a number to pit teachers against one another is like comparing apples to battleships.”

Janet Howard is the CEO of Gwinnett Professionals for Human and Civil Rights, a nonprofit that aims to fight discrimination in the workplace by promoting meaningful resolutions. She said her organization has received feedback from teachers at Title I schools, which received federal funding based on the number of students receiving free and reduced lunch, saying the system’s method of giving the top tier of awards favors schools with students from wealthier families.

“Many teachers in some Title I schools believe they are at a disadvantage from the beginning,” said Howard, who is also an educator with 35 years of experience. “They feel disrespected and unappreciated for factors beyond their control that influence student performance.”

Is it fair?

Data provided to the Daily Post by the school district says that eligible teachers at Title I schools received 4.01% of the

Parkview JROTC cadet Destiny Silva fills a shopping cart with toys going to Toys for Tots on Friday at Rockbridge Road Walmart in Stone Mountain.

The year was slow, he said, until the final week when things picked up.

Students, in uniform, start approaching shoppers the weekend before Thanksgiving. The weekend of Dec. 14 was the final day of collecting. On Friday, the students were at three Gwinnett

Walmarts: off of Pleasant Hill Road, Lawrenceville Highway and Rockbridge Road.

A 52-foot semi truck came to each store to collect toys and transport them to the Toys for Tots warehouse in Stockbridge.

“You’ve got to get kids out here and get parents involved

1,033 Category 1 awards distributed, compared to 16.35% of non-Title I schools that received Category 1 awards.

Category 1 awards were the only ones distributed to the top 10% of teachers in the district. These teachers will receive awards of $6,208.80 (or 10% of the average GCPS teacher salary). These are the only category of awards that can be compared district-wide because they are the only ones distributed using both metics.

The majority of the awards in the two other categories were distributed on a per-school basis. To overlook Category 2 and 3 awards is to throw out a crucial piece of the system, Wilbanks said on Thursday.

“It’s not appropriate to make the evaluation around Category 1 without considering Category 2 or 3,” Wilbanks said. “Actually, there were more than twice the (Category) 2 and 3 awards than there were (Category) 1 awards.”

Data shows that, overall, 23.93% of eligible teachers at Title I schools received awards in all three categories compared to 37.29% at non-Title I schools.

in it,” Erwin said. “It’s an operation.”

Students collect donations in two, four-hour shifts. Students collected monetary donations or customers would go inside and buy toys.

It all culminates in a shopping spree on the last day of school. Students are released

who provided direct instruction to students for at least 50% of the school day, who were employed full-time for at least 120 days last school year, and for whom scores are available on the performance metrics used to determine the awards,” a statement from the school system said.

The school district said the system was designed to include as many teachers as possible, hence the three-metric system for classroom teachers unable to measure student growth.

The current eligibility requirements still exclude educators who work with students on a daily basis, including media specialists, paraprofessionals and counselors.

District V Board of Education member Louise Radloff expressed concern for special education teachers’ place in the system.

“When we first talked about this four years ago, I guess it was, that was one of the concerns who could be included and who could not be,” Radloff said.

Some 2,500 special education teachers were eligible, Wilbanks said. The threemetric system was created in an effort to incorporate more Who’s left out? of those teachers by elimiUpon announcing the distri- nating the student growth bution methods of the awards, measure.

GCPS laid out its criteria for eligible teachers.

Moving forward “Teachers eligible for the awards are classroom teachers Teachers are able to provide

early after final exams and are divided into pairs. Each has a budget and age range to shop for. This year, Atlanta’s Toys For Tots warehouse in Stockbridge was looking for gifts for infants to 2-year-old toys and toys for 11 years old and older.

Erwin said the children

their input on the system by emailing performance_based_ awards@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

GCPS officials said the school district had received roughly 170 emails at that address by Thursday afternoon, a mix of feedback and former teachers wondering if they were eligible for awards.

Wilbanks doubled down on the notion the method is the start of something he believes will attract top talent to the school district in the future. He said Thursday that he felt, overall, the reaction to the awards system was positive.

“We want to hire the best teachers we can hire,” Wilbanks said. “We cannot get everybody to be the absolute best teacher.”

Nonetheless, those opposed to the distribution method hope to settle their differences. Howard said GCPS’ system of awarding teachers lowers morale and has, so far, negatively impacted the culture at some schools.

She is, however, confident that the school district and Board of Education will listen to the concerns of parties that feel unappreciated or unfairly evaluated by the current system.

“We have to bring the concerns to them,” Howard said.

“Mr. WIlbanks feels the same way I feel as an educator, but it hit hard for many teachers when we saw zero reward.”

Toys for Tots serves aren’t all asking for iPads and gaming consoles. A football or bike makes their holiday.

“Everybody comes in and buys Barbies, and ‘Frozen’ stuff and G.I Joes and cars,” Erwin said. “That fills your adolescent ages, but older kids and younger kids don’t always get bought for.”

Erwin said this is his 13th year organizing the toy drive with his JROTC cadets. He said the project is a good character development tool and requires one of the largest team efforts of any project the organization sponsors.

“You teach a kid to go out and do all this and give their time, you’re teaching them about unselfishness and it teaches them about character and makes them appreciate something,” Erwin said. “That’s the biggest part about it.”

For Silva, the camaraderie makes her think of one of the reasons she joined JROTC at Parkview.

“I like being a part of something that will make a big impact,” she said. “I want to be part of something that I really care about.”

OPIOIDS From A1 coworker, or neighbor – who is personally affected by this crisis.

“These are real people, with real stories, who tragically lost their bright futures, and left loved ones behind. I am grateful to join the SOS campaign to raise awareness and combat the opioid crisis. With each call to action, may one more life be saved.”

Officials at Facebook and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids + Center on Addiction expressed gratitude to the five members of Georgia’s congressional delegation who endorsed the effort.

“Facebook is proud to be working on such an important campaign with Representatives Buddy Carter, Hank Johnson, Lucy McBath, Rob Woodall, and Jody Hice,” Facebook Vice President for U.S. Public Policy Kevin Martin said. “By using the Facebook platform to bolster the Stop Opioid Silence campaign, Partnership for Drug Free Kids is able to reach so many more people in Georgia and across the country affected by this epidemic.”

Partnership for Drug Free Kids + Center on Addiction Executive Vice President of External and Government Relations Marcia Lee Taylor said, “The holiday season can be particularly emotional and lonely for individuals and families struggling with addiction. By sharing the stories of people impacted by opioids, we not only raise awareness of the magnitude of this crisis but we also help to shatter the silence that surrounds this disease and prevents so many from getting the help that they need for themselves or a loved one.

“We are proud to be working with Facebook as well as the five members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation to reduce stigma and shame and connect Georgia residents to resources and support.”

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Gwinnett Place CID plans to install license plate reading cameras in 2020

By Taylor Denman taylor.denman@ gwinnettdailypost.com

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Representatives from the the Lawrenceville, Duluth, Gwinnett County and Gwinnett Sunrise Rotary Clubs pose for a photo in front of the new Peace Pole that was dedicated at the Lawrenceville Lawn Friday.

Peace Pole dedicated at Lawrenceville Lawn

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Amid a season where calls for “peace on Earth and goodwill to all men” are commonplace, downtown Lawrenceville gained a symbol of that desired tranquility Friday.

Four Rotary Clubs in Gwinnett County — the Lawrenceville, Duluth, Gwinnett County and Gwinnett Sunrise clubs — gathered with Lawreneville officials to unveil and dedicate a Peace Pole at the Lawrenceville Lawn, which is located on Luckie Street. The pole is made of granite from Elberton and includes the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in English, Spanish, Korean and Vietnamese.

“Lawrenceville is honored to have this Peace Pole in our City on behalf of the four Gwinnett Rotary Clubs involved,” said Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson. “The Peace Pole offers a universal message of peace for all people and promotes the City’s vision for being an inclusive community that celebrates the diverse and rich cultures that reside in Gwinnett and the Greater Atlanta area.”

Rotary Clubs and their Interact counterpart for school students have been erecting Peace Poles to encourage prayers for peace on Earth. Such poles have been erected elsewhere in

The board of directors for the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District announced a multi-year partnership with Flock Safety this past week to install a “large number” of automatic license plate reading cameras in 2020 with the option to add more.

The CID, which touts its footprint as “Gwinnett’s Central Business District” and includes the district’s namesake mall, said the cameras represent one of its largest investments this year. The partnership is tied to one of the CID’s key focus areas: public safety.

“We exist for our businesses to flourish,” CID Board Chairman Leo Wiener said. “And that’s possible thanks to partnerships with the Gwinnett County Police Department and investment in crimefighting technology like Flock Safety.

Flock Safety is an Atlanta-based company that was started by Georgia Tech graduates in 2017. Its automatic license plate reading — or ALPR — camera system is the only one built specifically for neighborhoods, businesses and law enforcement, according to the CID. “We’re excited to work

with Gwinnett Place CID and play a small part in helping the community thrive,” Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley said. “Our mission is to eliminate crime, and I look forward to seeing crime rates continue to drop.”

Officials with the CID said Flock Safety cameras have been able to provide police with evidence to help solve as many as five crimes per hour in about 400 cities located across the U.S. About 60 percent of police departments in the greater Atlanta area use Flock’s cameras, according to the CID. The cameras are solarpowered and designed to capture evidence for law enforcement in a quick and easy format, which can help officers quickly track leads. The camera recordings also have timestamps on them, which can help law enforcement look for specific vehicles.

Gwinnett County Police Maj. Christopher Smith, from the police department’s Central Precinct, praised the move.

“Technology like that provided by Flock gives our officers and detectives information to more efficiently do our jobs,” Smith said. “Thanks to GPCID for their investment in continuing to improve safety in the district.”

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Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson speaks at the dedication ceremony for a new Rotary Club Peace Pole that was dedicated at the Lawrenceville Lawn Friday.

Gwinnett by Rotary Clubs.

The Interact clubs at Central Gwinnett, Meadowcreek and Brookwood high schools, as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrenceville, have also installed Peace Poles.

“I’m so excited for this local Peace Pole project,” said David Stovall, Rota-

ry International Treasurer and member of its board of directors, and a member of the Rotary Club of Hall County.

“Rotary and its 1.2 million members have championed peace for most of its 115 years. Our members worldwide undertake proj-

ects to address root causes of conflict such as illiteracy, unequal distribution of wealth, poverty, hunger, and other causes. It’s exciting to see this ‘May Peace Prevail On Earth,’ in multiple languages, planted within a half hour of my home. It says what Rotary does!”

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In this file photo, an ALPR camera is used to monitor a road near a business. Flock, an Atlanta-based company, entered an agreement with Gwinnett Place CID to install cameras on Gwinnett roads next year.

State law enforcement officials kicking off crackdown on holiday DUI

vice or cab before the party starts.”

Figures from the NHTSA show 839 people across the U.S. were With Christmas and New Years killed in car accidents that involved approaching, officials at the Gover- a drunk driver in December 2018. nor’s Office of Highway Safety are The Governor’s Office of Highway reminding drivers to stay sober if Safety said more of those fatalities they plan to get behind the wheel happened between Christmas and of a car during the holidays.

New Years than during any other State officials recently began their holiday in 2018. participation in the National HighAbout 25% of the 375 traffic acway Traffic Safety Administration’s cident fatalities in Georgia in 2018 Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over involved alcohol impairment, accampaign this past weekend. That cording to state officials. means the state’s year-round “zero In addition to reminding drivtolerance” policy on driving under ers to stay sober when they drive, the influence will be especially in the Governor’s Office of Highway force through the end of the year. Safety is also urging drivers who no “Consider this your warning be- intention of drinking and driving cause state troopers, sheriff’s depu- anyway to still use caution on the ties and police officers are going to roads during the holiday season. arrest all impaired drivers they find “The holidays are a busy time on the road,” GOHS Director Allen with so many of us trying to get so Poole said. “If alcohol is going to be much done in a short period of time, part of your holiday plans, please and we want to remind people to include a plan for a sober ride with4:37 avoid 222_GDP SUN_OBITS_OBITSv2 12/20/2019 PM rushing Page 1 on the road by obeya designated driver, ride-share ser- ing the speed limit and complying

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of AAA’s “Tow-To-Go” program, where drivers who become intoxicated can arrange to get a free ride, and to have their vehicle towed for free, up to 10 miles. That service will be available from Dec. 20 until 6 a.m. on Jan. 2. Drivers can find information about the program at autoclubsouth.aaa.com/safety/tow_to_go.aspx or by calling 855-2-TOW-2-GO. Other tips the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is offering drivers during the holidays include: ♦ Remember even one alcoholic beverage is too many. ♦ Arrange for a designated driver, or use public transportation if the driver intends to consume alcohol. photo: negative Space/pexels.com ♦ Serve non-alcoholic drinks at The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is reminding drivers to not drink holiday parties to encourage desand drive during the holiday season. The state’s participation in a national ignated drivers and be don’t hesianti-holiday drinking and driving campaign began this past weekend. tate to take keys away from anyone with Georgia’s hands-free law,” buckled seatbelt.” who has consumed alcohol.

Poole said. “And always remember ♦ Call 911 or send a message to State officials are urging drivthe best defense against a drunk, ers who do consume alcohol dur- GSP if you see a drunk driver on distracted, or speeding driver is a ing the holidays to take advantage the roads.

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in death by her husband of 49 years, L. C. Summerour; parents, Ernest and Mae Haney Martin; and brother-in-law, Jacky Wood. She is survived by her daughters, Shann and Randy Walker, Sugar Hill, GA, Sherry Summerour and Becky Jarrard, Lula, GA; sister, Dot Martin Wood, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Chris Walker, Sugar Hill, GA, Matthew Walker, Sugar Hill, GA;

great-grandchild, Adalynn Walker; nephew, Marty and Sandy King Wood, Buford, GA; beloved best friend, Lejar Brooks, Buford, GA; and several cousins. Mrs. Summerour was born Feb 17, 1932 in Buford, GA. She received her education at Buford High School, and she attended Sugar Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Summerour requested that there be no formal service. In lieu of fl

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Adjustments help Heyward make bigger impact on GSU defense

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Georgia State Communications

After a sophomore season of adjustments, Mill Creek grad Victor Heyward bounced back in 2019, ranking second on the team in tackles, and helped Georgia State do the same.

ATLANTA — For a lot of football players, the transition from their senior year in high school to the freshman year of college involves making the some of the biggest adjustments of one’s career.

But for Georgia State’s Victor Heyward, it can be ar-

gued that the biggest adjustment he’s had to make was not necessarily making the transition from high school to college football during his freshman season in 2017.

Though GSU has used a 3-4 set as their primary base defense since the program started in 2010, the Mill Creek grad and now Panthers linebacker admits his second season in the system a year

ago was actually more of a learning curve than even his freshman campaign.

“I was still feeling things out (last year) because of the new defense,” Heyward said. “We were putting new things in the whole year for every game plan. I was still pretty young, but I was trying to make my mark on the team and have the best year I could on the defense.”

His struggles mirrored those of the team, which struggled to a 2-10 finish just one year removed from their first bowl win and a record seven-win season.

However, the Panthers (7-5) have bounced back nicely in 2019, and as they prepare to head to Tucson, Ariz., for the NOVA Home Loans Arizona See HEYWARD, B3

GFL-Georgia claims pair of FBu national titles

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

NAPLES, Fla. — The Gwinnett Football League-Georgia program staked its claim again this week as the country’s best for youth football.

The sixth- and seventhgrade teams traveled to Florida and won repeat titles at the FBU National Championships, which feature the top middle school teams and players from across the U.S. GFL-Georgia now has won seven championships in the annual competition — the past two years in sixth and seventh grade along with eighth-grade victories in 2012, 2013 and 2017.

Both local teams were dominant in their tournament runs, which included games at the regional level before the final three rounds in Florida. The GFL-Georgia sixth-graders routed Las Vegas 37-0 in the finals after defeating Tampa (28-0) in the semifinals and South Central Texas (38-14) in the quarterfinals. The seventhgraders defeated Kentucky 28-0 in the quarterfinals, Houston 24-6 in the semifinals and Massachusetts 24-0 in the championship game.

Both winning teams also rely heavily on local talent — 26 of the 32 sixth-graders and 33 of the 39 seventhgraders compete for Gwinnett Football League teams

during the fall.

“It was everything to the kids (to win),” said GFL sixthgrade head coach Chris Gant, who led last year’s seventhgrade team to its title. “It’s hard to sell it to sixth-graders because they’ve never been a part of it. Hopefully, it gets through to them by word of mouth how big it is. But as soon as we got in for the opening ceremonies, their eyes lit up and they realized what a big deal it was.”

The GFL-Georgia sixthgraders reached the national finals for the fourth straight year. After allowing two touchdowns to Texas in the quarterfinals, they posted backto-back shutouts in the final two rounds in Florida.

Quarterback Julian Lewis, a Pace Academy student, had a solid tournament, as did skill players Cavalli Jackson (Parkview), Matthew Strickland (Madison County), Harrison Robinson (Mill Creek) and Bryce Green (Parkview).

Physical play paved the way for those players to shine with tournament MVP and tight end/defensive end Deuce Geralds (Duluth), fullback/ linebacker Tyler Atkinson (Duluth) and tight end/defensive end James Morrow (Brookwood) leading the way.

“Our line of scrimmage on both sides was really, really good,” Gant said. “That was the biggest part of this team.”

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GFL-Georgia players celebrate winning the sixth-grade title at the FBU National Championships.

Special Photo: Dale Zanine

As a Daily Post preseason Super Six selection and one of only a few returning starters from last year, expectations for 2019-20 were high for Discovery’s London Riley. The senior guard has lived up to those expectations so far, being among the Titans’ best players, averaging 17.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.

LONdON CaLLING Expanded game aids expanded role for Discovery’s London Riley

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com

As his senior season loomed, London Riley seemed primed for a big 2019-20 campaign for Discovery High School’s boys basketball program.

And as a Gwinnett Daily Post preseason Super Six selection, expectations were already going to be high.

But given the loss of several seniors rom last season, as well as the departure of fellow seniors Jaden Walker and D.J. Richardson to transfer, the 6-foot-3, 175-pound combo guard knew the bar would be set even higher.

“When D.J. and Jaden left, I knew I was going to have to take on a lot,” Riley said when asked about his role during Gwinnett County’s basketball media day in October. “We’ve got a lot of young guys, so I’ve be a leader, be more vocal and do a lot of things that I might not have done last year, but I’ve got to do this year just because of what we lost. So it’s really on me being a leader this year and getting

everybody into shape.”

The road has included a few potholes for Riley and the Titans thus far, and the results have been mixed.

Discovery won Friday’s Region 6-AAAAAAA game at home against Mill Creek to boost its record to 8-7 overall, but with a 4-0 mark in region play.

Riley has helped keep the Titans competitive with his leadership on the court by averaging 17.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game through the first 14 games.

And he will be counted on for even more than the already larger role he was slated to play this season both on the court and in the locker room with the bulk of the region schedule still to come after the holiday break.

“I think from a vocal leadership standpoint, he’s been much more active in the locker room, in the weight room and on the court, and that kind of stuff,” Discovery head coach Cory Cason said.

Riley has definitely taken a step forward on the court, as well, after

finishing as the Titans third-leading scoring from last year at 11.8 points per game.

But even more than the increased numbers, it is the way he has produced that has increased his valuer to the team.

A lot of his points came from his strong perimeter shooting stroke throughout most of his career, and while he continued to shoot very well from long range, he’s had to broaden and diversify his game in 2019-20.

“My ball handling, for sure,” Riley said in October when asked the part of his game he worked on the most.

“Doing more plays off the dribble, getting more people involved (in the offense) with my ball handing and making better passes. I got stronger, too. So that will help with a lot of things.”

Riley has been showing signs of that improvement from the early stages of the season, including erupting for 27 points, including a defensive See RILEY, B3

Central brings Thompson back to Gwinnett

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Jason Thompson is headed back to Gwinnett County as Central Gwinnett’s new head football coach.

After a successful run as South Paulding’s head coach, Thompson was announced Friday morning as the Black Knights’ replacement for Todd Wofford. The Ohio native worked for Wofford for the 2009 to 2011 seasons at Central and also coached at both Duluth and North Gwinnett during a 10-year stay in Gwinnett.

THE THOMPSON FILE Name: Jason Thompson New position: Head football coach at Central Gwinnett Former position: Head football coach at South Paulding Age: 46 Career record: 11-11 Education: Graduated from Steubenville (Ohio) High School; earned bachelor’s The Black Knights went 4-7 this season and lost in the first round of state under Wofford, whose record in 10 years was 46-61. His

degree in education from Kent State University; has master’s degree in educational technology from Walden University Background: Went 9-3 and made the second round of the state playoffs this season at South Paulding; previously was defensive coordinator at North Gwinnett for five seasons;

also coached at Johns Creek, Central Gwinnett and Duluth; met his wife Andrea at Duluth, where she was a math teacher for 17 years; coached high school football in Ohio at Westland and Walsh Jesuit; also was a college coach at Capital University and a student assistant at Kent State Family: Wife Andrea

offenses rewrote the Gwin- and when we finished up I nett record books with their wasn’t really looking (for a new job),” Thompson said. prolific passing numbers.

“We had a great season here (at South Paulding) See CENTRAL, B3

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Jason Thompson, right, with his wife Andrea, is the new head football coach at Central Gwinnett.

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Collins Hill comes up short to Creekview in Kyle Maynard Duals

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com

SUWANEE — Collins Hill’s wrestling team won the vast majority of their matches throughout the day at the 2019 Kyle Maynard Duals, including eight of the 14 individuals matches in the championship duals against Creekview.

However, the host Eagles found out that just winning matches isn’t always good enough.

Clint Gilbert The Grizzlies picked up 25 bonus points in their six victories compared to just eight for Collins Hill in its wins to edge the Eagles in the overall match 28-26 Saturday at Collins Hill.

Falls by Elia Daugherty at 220 pounds and Parker Bennett at 285, plus wins by technical fall by Cade Sousa at 145 and major decision by What Higgins at 152 and Jonathan Yeager at 106 Creekview, currently ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAAA, more than offset major decision wins by Collins Hill’s Clint Gilbert (138) and Elijah Griffin (132) and proved to be the difference.

“We put ourselves in that spot,” said Collins Hill coach Nate Ethridge, whose Eagles came into the duals

ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAAAA. “We knew (Creekview) had some really good kids. We chose to run our lineup the way we did, and they got a couple of falls on us. We won eight matches and we lost, and the thing the kids need to understand is you can win a state title winning six matches.

“We didn’t do what we needed to do (Saturday). We got beat, and (Creekview is) a good team. They’re ranked first in AAAAAA for a reason, and they’re a very balanced team. …

To flip it the other way, their kids didn’t give up falls.”

Collins Hill actually got off to a good start with Gilbert’s 11-2 major decision over Walker Wilkie at 138 pounds for a 4-0 meet in the dual, but saw Creekview win the next three matches, including Sousa’s technical fall and Higgins’ major decision gave the Grizzlies a commanding early 12-4 lead.

The Eagles came back with consecutive wins by Lucas DeSilva (7-3 over Jared Wilmarth at 170), Richard Ransom (6-3 over Andrew Riley at 182) and Avant Jackson (7-4 over Jackson Gilleland at 195) to retake the lead in the dual.

But with those wins, as well as Jared Sonkesak’s 7-4 win over Jairon Jarrett at 106, only being three-point regulation decision wins, the lead

was just 13-12, which the consecutive pins by Daugherty and Bennett helped erase to put Creekview back in front by double digits.

Even after trailing 28-16 with three matches remaining, Collins Hill still had a chance with three of their top wrestlers remaining.

But while Powell Gilbert (120), Joey Felix (128) and Griffin were all victorious, only the latter was able to pull off any bonus points.

And even in that case, Griffin was only able to garner one extra point with his 13-5 win over Mason Botts despite picking up back points at two different points in the match, including the first 30 seconds, and the Eagles wound up the meet two points short.

Despite that, however, Ethridge saw plenty of positives on the day, which also included wins over 5019 over Mt. Pisgah, 60-13 over Bremen, 61-19 over Class and 51-12 over reigning South Carolina Class AAA state champ West Oak, with Ransom, Jackson, DeSilva, Felix, both Gilberts and Griffin all win all five of their matches on the day.

“I was happy with the way some of our kids fought,” Ethridge said.

“Some of our younger kids (fought hard). We just didn’t score enough points. It was that we weren’t pushing. We were pushing hard.”

RILEY

HEYWARD From B1 Bowl on New Year’s Eve, it appears Heyward has finally found his comfort zone based on his performance during the 2019 season.

Through the regular season, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound junior is GSU’s second-leading tackler with 68 combined tackles and assists, leads the team with three quarterback hurries and ranks among the top four in tackles for loss (tied for fourth, 5 1/2), sacks (tied for fourth, 2), pass breakups (tied for second, 4), pass defenses (tied for third, 5)

CENTRAL From B1 “I went to the Gwinnett Recruiting Fair and started talking to people, the next week I interviewed for the job and the following week I took it.

You forget when you leave Gwinnett, you realize the magnitude of football here.

There’s something magnetic about it. … It’s definitely the flagship of how things should be done in high school athletics. It’s very competitive and the school system is great.”

Thompson led South Paulding to a 9-3 record and a state playoff appearance this season after going 2-8 in 2018, his first season at the school. The 9-win total is the second-best mark in

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Discovery’s London Riley already has a number of college offers, but his coach believes he has the poise to get more significant offers. gotten much better off the bounce and also making plays for himself and for his teammates.”

Those skills will come in handy even beyond this season as Riley eyes a possible college basketball career.

He already has scholarship

offers from North Carolina A&T, Alabama A&M and Morehead State, as well as interest from programs like Texas State, North Florida, Mercer, USC-Upstate, UNCAsheville and others.

But it is Riley’s poise and demeanor that Cason believes will make him an even

more attractive prospect to any college program.

“He’s a pretty even-keel kid for the most part,” Cason said. “He’s kind of gameto-game or … play-to-play kind of kid. He’s not going to be overly emotional one way or the other. So I think that kind of helps.”

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The GFL-Georgia seventhgrade team had an even more impressive defense in the tournament. It allowed only six points in the final three rounds, including a shutout of Massachusetts in the title game. A total of 18 players on the seventh-grade team also won last year as sixthgraders.

“Our defense was very stout,” said GFL-Georgia seventh-grade coach Brent Voyles, the coach of last year’s sixth-grade champions. “Out of the five games we played in FBU, two touchdowns were scored on us and no extra points, so only 12 points were scored on us. I believe only one pass was completed against us across the line of scrimmage. There were some screen passes, but nothing down the field until one in the championship.”

Tournament MVP Cannon Goldin (Buford) was a standout on offense and defense for the seventh-grade team. Another Buford player, quarterback Sam Hark-

ness, excelled, as did team captains Jordan Allen (Dacula), Justin Baker (Greater Atlanta Christian), Nicco Maggio (Buford) and Reid Voyles (Mill Creek).

“When we first started practicing, I told them all no matter what team you come from, what organization you play for, who has coached you, who have been teammates, you’re on this team now and you’ve got to become a team,” Brent Voyles said. “You’ve got to work together as a team, become a team, trust each other, fight for each other. At beginning and end of each practice, I break them down with, ‘Team on three.’

Our last practice in Buford before we went to Florida, it was 37 degrees and raining, just a miserable practice but everybody fought through it. I told the guys to break it down with ‘team on three’ and the players said no, ‘family on three, we’re a family, family on three.’

“That really stands out to me. I was trying to make this a team and the boys went beyond that and made it a family. We went to Florida as a family and competed as a family.”

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And as the season has progressed, Cason has definitely noticed the difference in Riley’s game thus far, which has been a plus both for him and the Titans considering that opponents are well aware of his shooting prowess, and have looked to take that part of his game away this season.

“He’s had to get much better off the bounce this year,” Cason said. “He’s much more of a focal point defensively for (opposing) teams from a scouting perspective. So he’s not getting as many clean looks from 3(-point range) as he has in the point. So it’s been by necessity to an extent, but he’s also improved. He’s

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and interceptions (tied for third, 1).

And that comfort level hasn’t come without a lot of time and effort.

“It all has to do with (putting in a lot of) time,” Heyward said. “You get the summertime. … You get spring (practice), and I get to watch film in that time. I can work on steps in that time. I can work on footwork, hands, everything, in that time. So it’s really about timing.

“I didn’t play 3-4 at all until I got to (GSU). I’m (still) on the outside on both sides. I think getting off the ball has become second nature now. I think I’m faster off the ball. I like playing it because in high

school, I did rush off the edge a little bit. So it’s a little (repeat) for me. The coverage is totally different. Sometimes you get it all the way into the flats. In high school, (I) didn’t have to cover that much ground in a 4-3 defense. But in the 3-4 defense, the outside linebackers have to cover a lot of ground in the flat.”

While Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott and the Panthers’ defensive staff are thrilled with the end results, they also appreciate the process Heyward has gone through to adapt himself to the 3-4.

And while it has taken a little longer than Heyward would’ve liked, Elliott says

the work he has put into understanding the system and making the physical improvements to fit himself better into it is perhaps an even more apparent sign of how much he’s grown up over the past two years.

“I think maturity plays a huge role in the development of any player,” Elliott said. “The physical maturity and mental maturity they have to go through to understand what it takes to play at a high level, it just doesn’t happen overnight.

There’s a lot of preparation that’s gone into (Heyward) maturing and becoming the player he’s become.”

Both Heyward and Elliott agree that even more prep-

aration is necessary if Heyward is to get to the level he wants to reach by his senior season next year.

And with the Arizona Bowl just over a week away and a chance for the Panthers to set a single-season school record with their eighth win, that preparation is already underway.

“It starts with the bowl game,” Heyward said. “We’ve got to get a win versus Wyoming. That would be the most wins (in a season) in school history. We’re definitely going for that. That’s something that (nobody can) take away from us.

“We’ve been grinding since we got here. The freshmen I came in with haven’t stopped

working. The people that were already here, the seniors, the great leadership we’ve had this year, I think it’s the best leadership we’ve had all year. And it really speaks a lot to what we did this year.”

If the Panthers are to be successful next week against Wyoming, Elliott is convinced that Heyward will be right in the middle of things.

“He’s going to have to be physical in this game coming up, Elliott said. “Wyoming is a physical football team. It’s a team that likes to run the ball downhill, we’re going to have to share some tackles and make some tough tackles because they’re going to run it right at us.”

school history. The Spartans went 3-17 the two seasons before he was hired.

Before that tenure, he was at Johns Creek for one season and was defensive coordinator for Bob Sphire at North Gwinnett for five seasons, helping the Bulldogs to a state runner-up finish.

“Central Gwinnett High School is very fortunate to have had a number of qualified and well-respected candidates express interest in our head football coach vacancy,” Central principal Shane Orr said. “A selection committee comprised of multiple stakeholders conducted interviews with a group of finalists with the purpose of finding the best fit for our program. Coach Jason Thompson articulated a terrific vision and plan

to grow Central Gwinnett’s football program in its entirety. He comes with a great understanding of our student-athletes, our community and our school, having been an assistant coach and teacher at Central earlier in his career.

“Coach Thompson also brings a proven plan for success as evident by the work he and his staff did at South Paulding. We are very excited about the future of our proud football program as Coach Thompson and his staff begin a new chapter.”

Thompson said both he and his wife Andrea, who was a math teacher at Duluth for 17 years, are excited about a return to Gwinnett.

“The Lawrenceville community and how much Lawrenceville has blown up makes

you want to be back in that area,” Thompson said. “Central’s got a lot of good, young talent mixed with some veteran guys. Shane Orr, the principal, is an amazing man. I have a connection with (Central athletic director) Eddie Hood from the past (at Duluth). There a lot of familiar faces there. It reminds me of the situation at South Paulding when we got there with young talent and an eagerness to win. I think we can

have the same kind of success at Central Gwinnett.”

Central also drops down from Class AAAAAAA to AAAAAA for the 2020 season, which matches the school better with others its size. The Black Knights will compete in Region 8-AAAAAA with other Gwinnett schools Buford, Dacula, Lanier and Shiloh.

Thompson said three of his South Paulding assistants will join him at Central — Jeremy Clements, Duvall

Braxton and Chaz Ferdinand. Clements, South Paulding’s offensive coordinator, coached with Thompson at Central and North. Duvall, assistant head coach and offensive line coach, also coached with him at Central and North, in addition to working at Grayson.

Central plans to host a parent meeting Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school to allow the community to meet Thompson.

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DAR marks veterans’ graves at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

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bout 150 volunteers and members of the Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution set out across East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville last weekend to honor military veterans buried there.

The DAR chapter hosted a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the cemetery, placing wreaths on the graves of veterans as a way to honor their service.

The event also included a service that included local dignitaries as well as statewide officials from the Sons of the American Revolution.

“The participants of this ceremony were standing with a grateful Nation at 1,700 locations on the official Wreaths Across America Day,” Philadelphia Winn Chapter Publicity and Media Chairwoman Lynn Jacques said.

The National Wreaths Across America program is designed to not only remember the service of the deceased veterans, but also honor it while teaching children the “value of freedom.”

Participants in the program at East Shadowlawn included members of the Philadelphia Winn chapter as well as members of the Button Gwinnett chapter of the Sons of the American Rev-

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Members of the Philadelphia Winn Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Button Gwinnett Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard, and Elisha Winn Society Children of the American Revolution distribute wreaths to ceremony participants during a Wreaths Across America ceremony at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville. olution, the Elisha Winn Chap- American Legion Post 262, Boy Georgia Society of the Sons of terman and Gwinnett Commission ter of the Children of the Ameri- Scout Troop 597 and Cub Scout the American Revolution President Chairwoman Charlotte Nash also can Revolution, VFW Post 4180, Pack 597.

Scott Collins, state Sen. Renee Un- participated in the event.

left: Philadelphia Winn DAR Treasurer Anne Lockhart teaches her grandson/Elisha Winn C.A.R. member Nick to lay a memorial wreath in honor and memory of a fallen veteran during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville. right: Button Gwinnett Chapter Sons of the American Revolution President Mel Buck pays his respect to all service branches and POW/MIA veterans, represented by ceremonial wreaths during the Wreaths Across America ceremony.

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AUBURN Library sets Virtual Reality Play Day Stop by the auburn public library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 to try out a virtual reality game system. parental waivers are required for all users who are under the age of 18. the auburn public library is located at 24 5th St. in auburn. For more information, visit auburn.prlib.org or call 770-513-2925.

BARROW COUNTY Fort Yargo plans First Day Hikes Start the new year with a two-mile hike around the marbury creek watershed at Fort yargo State park in winder. on new year’s day, parks throughout the nation will offer guided First day Hike programs. these hikes provide a means for individuals and families to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, exercising and connecting with nature, according to america’s State parks.

Fort yargo’s First day Hike will begin promptly at 9:10 a.m. Jan. 1, following a brief introduction and safety discussion. the cost is $3 per person over the age of 6, plus $5 for parking. participants should bring water and snacks and wear comfortable hiking attire. want to sleep in but still start the year off with a hike? a 0.5-mile guided hike along the bird berry trail will start at 1:05 p.m. Jan. 1 after a quick safety talk. the group will meet at the Visitors center and walk to the trail head together. participants should bring water and wear comfortable hiking attire. there is a $5 parking fee.

Fort yargo State park is located at 210 S. broad St. in winder. For more information, call 770-8673489.

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Front row (from left): Domingo Valpuesta, Director of Oncology Services at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, and Jason Chandler, President of GMC Foundation, hold the ceremonial check for the money raised at this year’s Paint Gwinnett Pink. Standing behind them is the full Paint Gwinnett Pink committee.

Paint Gwinnett Pink raises $150K for Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Supporters of the fight against cancer raised a lot of green for the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation by painting Gwinnett County pink earlier this fall.

Organizers of the annual Paint Gwinnett Pink run and walk recently announced they presented a check

For more information, visit www.downtownbraselton. com or call 706-684-0369. the chocolate walk is sponsored and hosted by downtown braselton.

BERKELEY LAKE Voting ends today in city’s Christmas Lights Contest today is the last day to vote for the winner of berkeley lake’s 6th annual christmas lights contest. residents participating in the contest have posted signs in their yards with their contest entry numbers. to vote for a winner, mark the entry number on canned goods or other nonperishable items and drop them in the donation bins at berkeley lake city Hall. each item donated will count as a vote, and voting more than once is encouraged. the donated canned goods will be given to the norcross cooperative ministry, which provides emergency assistance to families in norcross, peachtree corners, doraville and tucker. the winner of the contest will be announced tuesday. berkeley lake city Hall is located at 4040 S. berkeley lake road in berkeley lake.

BUFORD Simon School Rewards contest ends Jan. 5 planning to do some lastminute christmas shopping at the mall of georgia? every dollar you spend could earn your school a point. the Simon School rewards program runs through Jan. 5. participating schools with the most points will earn rewards in February, according to the mall’s website. to earn points for your school, register online at simonschoolrewards.com/ center/mallofgeorgia/home.

Select a participating school and upload photos of your mall of georgia receipts by Jan. 31. receipts must be dated nov. 1 to Jan. 5. participating schools include Friendship elementary in Hall county, bramlett elementary and auburn elementary in barrow county, and Sycamore elementary in gwinnett county. the first place winner will receive $5,000; second place, $3,000; and third place, $1,500.

BRASELTON Chocolate Walk tickets on sale Monday braselton’s popular chocolate walk is set for Feb. 8, and tickets will go on sale monday. “it’s an annual trek through our downtown,” downtown director amy pinnell said in a news release. “and its popularity and energy have grown the past five years.” the walkable event includes about a dozen stops in downtown businesses, each serving a specialty chocolate treat, as participants shop and explore. ticket purchasers exchange tickets for a map of participating businesses along with a special chocolate collection bag. tickets are $10. “we expect to sell out again this year,” pinnell said.

DACULA BOC approves Dacula Park upgrades the gwinnett county board of commissioners recently approved $2.05 million in upgrades to the multi-purpose/football field at dacula park using funds from the 2017 SploSt program. the existing grass field will be converted to synthetic turf, and the field will receive new bleachers, concrete, drainage, electrical and water systems, plus new fencing, gates, walls and landscaping, according to a news release. the project also includes construction of a new plaza with amenities such as picnic tables and benches. Sports turf company was the low bidder for the project.

for $150,269.09 to the foundation.

The money was raised through this year’s fourth annual Paint Gwinnett Pink event, which was held in October at Coolray Field.

The annual event is designed to benefit breast cancer patients by raising money to pay for diagnostic technology and screening services, as well as cover comfort items, for the cancer patients who are receiv-

“the field conversion will reduce future maintenance costs by eliminating mowing and watering and will make the field available for greater use with less downtime,” commission chairwoman charlotte nash said in the news release. “we’re very grateful for voter support of SploSt to allow us to improve our recreation facilities through projects like this one.” the 76-acre dacula park in northeast gwinnett has entrances at 205 dacula road and at 2735 auburn ave. the first leads to the field, outdoor pool, seven baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball court, outdoor classroom, a pond, trail, pavilion, playgrounds and restrooms. the auburn avenue entrance serves the activity building and tennis courts.

ing treatment at Northside Hospital Gwinnett.

About 1,500 people participated in this year’s Paint Gwinnett Pink, although several more people attended the event merely as spectators.

About 200 of the people who attended the event this year were estimated to be breast cancer survivors, the Daily Post reported in October.

with the budget and discussion of visionary opportunities for the city.

For more information about joining the committee, email Kim Jackson at kjackson@duluthga.net or call 770-497-5321.

GRAYSON Cookbook, ornaments for sale at City Hall need a last-minute gift for the holidays? gift the gift of grayson. purchase a cookbook and two ornaments for $8 at grayson city Hall, 475 grayson parkway in grayson. city Hall is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. it will be closed tuesday and wednesday, according to the city’s calendar.

For more information, call 770-963-8017.

LAWRENCEVILLE City blood drive planned for January DULUTH the city of lawrenceville Duluth seeks members for Budget Review committee will host an american red cross blood drive from the city of duluth is seeking residents who would 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 28. the blood drive will take like to serve on the citizen’s place in the break room at budget review advisory the lawrenceville public committee. works building, 435 w. members of the committee provide feedback pike St. in lawrenceville. to make an appointment, email and recommendations on Judy donald at judy.donald@ ways the city can be more lawrencevillega.org. efficient and effective in its all blood types are needed daily operations. to ensure a reliable supply the first committee meeting will take place Feb. for patients, according to 19 and establish an overview the american red cross. a blood donor card or of the city’s budget process driver’s license or two and what the committee’s other forms of identification role in the process will be. all committee members will are required at check-in. individuals who are 17 years be given duluth’s current of age in most states (16 operating budget (Fy2020) with parental consent where and a 10-year forecast allowed by state law), weigh presentation. members at least 110 pounds and are will be asked to study the in generally good health may material and be ready to be eligible to donate blood. discuss them at the next High school students and meeting. other donors 18 years of the second meeting, on Feb. 26, will involve a review age and younger also have to meet certain height and of draft figures for the preliminary Fy2021 budget, weight requirements. blood and platelet donors debt service commitments can save time at their next and city initiatives, as well donation by using rapidpass as information relating to to complete their precapital reserve funds. donation reading and health the third meeting, on history questionnaire online, march 4, will be geared on the day of their donation, toward recommendations before arriving at the blood from citizen’s committee, drive. addressing any concerns

to get started, follow the instructions at redcrossblood.org/ rapidpass or use the red cross blood donor app.

LILBURN Senior Group to explore iMovie blazin’ the trail, a lilburn Seniors group, will explore the computer program imovie as a way to keep in touch with family. the workshop will begin at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at the lilburn branch of the gwinnett county public library, 4817 church St. in lilburn. an apple inc. video editing application software, imovie is free for all users of macoS and ioS devices.

For more information about the program, visit gwinnettpl.org or call 770978-5154.

LOGANVILLE Walnut Grove Library launches ukulele club the walnut grove library is starting a ukulele club for children who want to learn how to play the instrument. monthly lessons for beginners ages 6 and up will be offered at the library, 1000 walnut grove parkway in loganville. participants are encouraged to bring their own ukulele.

For more information, call 678-342-9758.

NORCROSS Recycling tips offered at upcoming library program gwinnett recycles founder laura Hernandez will give tips for home recycling at an upcoming workshop at the norcross branch of the gwinnett county public library. “living green: gwinnett recycles” will begin at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at the library, 6025 buford Highway in norcross. gwinnett recycles is a team of volunteers working to advance recycling in gwinnett county. the website gwinnettrecycles.com includes a blog with recycling tips, recycling directory and other resources.

PEACHTREE CORNERS Wesleyan Artist Market books Farmer for opening night Southern author, interior designer and speaker James Farmer will help kick off the wesleyan artist market in 2020.

Farmer is the author of books including “a time to plant,” “Sip & Savor,” “porch living,” “wreaths for all Seasons,” “a time to cook,” “dinner on the grounds,” “a time to celebrate” and “a place to call Home.” His work has also been published in magazines such as “Southern living” and “House beautiful.” the 2020 wesleyan artist market will open april 23 at wesleyan School, 5405 Spalding drive in peachtree corners. it will be the 22nd year of the fine art, jewelry and handmade goods show. the event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit artistmarket.wesleyanschool. org.

SNELLVILLE Ordinance to reduce billboard numbers an amendment to Snellville’s billboard ordinance will eventually cut the amount of billboards in the city from its current number to nine. the amendment governs currently existing, nonconforming billboards on ga.

Highway 124 and u.S. Highway 78. if sign owners completely remove an existing billboard and support structure, they can request to replace an existing billboard with an electric one, according to a news release. the amendment states sign brightness will automatically be regulated with daylight, the signs must be able to show amber alerts and there cannot be any movement or animation on the sign, the news release states. “we definitely anticipate we are going (to) have a reduction of signs within the city by doing this,” city attorney chuck ross said.

SUGAR HILL Sugar Hill Historic Preservation Society wins award the Sugar Hill Historic preservation Society recently received the marvin and phyllis Hughes preservation award from the gwinnett Historical Society. the award was presented for significant contribution to the preservation of local history. the Sugar Hill Historic preservation Society helps provide upkeep for the historic Sugar Hill cemetery.

Volunteers have helped locate temporary markers for graves and replace them with permanent markers. the group has also organized a community scan day to create a digital archive of photographs, deeds, letters and other historic artifacts. they are also involved in the planning of the future Sugar Hill History museum.

SUWANEE 6th annual Half Marathon planned for Feb. 9 the sixth annual Suwanee Half marathon and old town 5K will take place on Feb. 9. the Half marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. in front of Suwanee city Hall, and the old town 5K will start on 7:45 a.m. on main Street by the public library. registration fees are $65 for the half marathon and $30 for the 5K through dec. 31. prices will increase to $75 and $35 respectively on Jan. 1. proceeds from the event will benefit Suwanee public arts programs/ Special commemorative jackets will be provided to participants who have participated in the previous five Suwanee Half marathon events. the jackets will be mailed to those who are eligible.

For more information, visit www.suwaneehalf.com.

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LIFESTYLES COLUMNIST|RONDA RICH

A different memory of Christmas

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t was a bitingly brutal wind that blew me into New York City less than three weeks before Christmas.

That year was my 25th Christmas on earth and I, the Southern country girl I was, had never seen the green and red lighted splendor of the holiday season in New York. I was still very much filled with awe and Rich aw, shucks.

We rednecks were piling into the sophisticated city to celebrate the championship winning season of Dale Earnhardt and Richard Childress. Packed in the suitcase I pulled behind me (wheels on luggage was a brand new thing) was a dazzling dress covered in sparkles.

In the long cab line I waited with red gloved-hands and a red wool

scarf pulled over my ears. I turned the collar up on my navy coat and shivered. I had spent previous winters in Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis, but nothing matched the cold of that early evening.

Two middle-aged business men, dressed in suits and expensive coats stood in front of me, chatting business. Their lingering Southern drawls sounded like music to my ears. Somehow, as is oft to happen with Southerners in northern cities, waiting in line together, we struck up small talk. When, finally, a cab pulled up for them, one turned to me.

“Where you goin’?”

“The Waldorf.”

“We’re goin’ right by there. We can drop you off if you want to share this cab.”

I hesitated. It had been a wait between each checkered cab. I was cold and their Southern voic-

es were warm. Too, this was in the days when people weren’t so mean and up to no good a good bit of the time.

One handed me a business card.

“We’re from Greenville. We work for Cannon Mills.”

I smiled and nodded my thanks.

“I’ll sit in the middle,” offered one.

As the cab eased out of LaGuardia and onto the parkway, the man next to the other door said, “I had a friend who was up here on business a few months ago. He’s sittin’ in the back of a cab, stopped at a red light. A man flung open the door and held him up with a knife.

Took everything he had.”

The man seated in the middle, his knees perched high from the transmission hump, clutching his brief case to his chest, looked straight ahead.

“I had that happen a couple of months ago, too, but the robber

didn’t use a knife,” he deadpanned.

“She used a divorce attorney.”

And, that was it.

As the cab zipped into the city filled with Christmas trees and colored lights, I became friends for 30 minutes with two textile executives who had both started at the mill, working part-time during college and labored their way into comfortable jobs.

Textile mills and poultry farms had saved the South at a time when rural people used to wonder from where would come their next meal.

A hardy Christmas for their children had been two oranges, a few nuts and something homemade like a doll. Mills like Cannon and Milliken had built villages with tiny, shotgun houses, churches, schools, company stores and gymnasiums.

The wages were small but the folks were grateful.

Then, the union came and times

got even better. People took jobs working the third shift – 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. – and dreamed of the days when their seniority was enough that they could move to the first shift. It was a simple dream but one that was fulfilling. And, best of all, was the company pension at the end of 40 years.

The time came when the mills crumbled. Cannon and others disappeared. So did the pensions.

Every Christmas, and sometimes in between, I think of those two buddies I knew for a fleeting moment.

I hope that if they’re still alive that their Christmases are good.

And that their pensions provided well.

Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of the new book “Let Me Tell You Something.” Visit www.rondarich. com to sign up for her free weekly newsletter.

COLUMNIST|ROB JENKINS

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Judeo-Christian values vs. Progressive counterfeits

raditional Judeo-Christian values are increasingly under attack, as self-styled “Progressives” label them “bigoted,” “(fill in the blank)phobic,” and “white supremacist” — not to mention “outdated,” as if truth someJenkins how had an expiration date.

Yet people can’t live without some kind of value system, so Progressives have attempted to replace four millennia of divinely-inspired wisdom with their own “modern” substitutes.

These fake truths are easy to spot. Judeo-Christian values are positive; they uplift, inspire, and unite. Progressive counterfeits are negative, leading to guilt, acrimony, and division.

As we embrace JudeoChristian values, we come to love our neighbor as ourselves. Progressive counterfeits breed only contempt, for self and others. No wonder this generation of young people, after years of Progressive indoctrination, is the most depressed in history!

Consider the classic virtues of gratitude and humility. Once, people were taught to appreciate what they have; that, even if they

have little, others have less; and if they have much, that is something to be grateful for, not a sign of superiority.

Compare that to the Progressive notion of “privilege,” which casts aspersions on those who have much — as well as many who don’t.

It suggests that they don’t deserve their blessings and should therefore feel guilty, not grateful.

Or how about another virtue that typically accompanies gratitude: charity.

Once, we were taught that “to whom much is given, much is expected” — that we have a moral obligation to help those less fortunate.

That belief has for centu-

ries led religious people to give generously, even when their own circumstances are modest.

Unfortunately, Progressives have perverted the virtue of charity into the proposition that the “haves” should be forced at gunpoint to surrender their “excess” to the “have-nots,” who in the Progressive/Marxist worldview somehow have a right to the fruits of others’ labor.

Those who attempt to justify confiscatory redistribution schemes by quoting scripture would do well to remember that Jesus’s admonition to care for the poor was directed to indi-

viduals and to the Church, not to government, which can give to one only by taking from another.

And then there is the ultimate perversion of JudeoChristian values, “social justice.”

Justice, as we understand it, basically means treating everyone fairly. But the key word is “every-ONE,” because justice can be meted out only on an individual basis. “Social justice” is ostensibly justice for groups, which in reality is no justice at all.

To put it another way, being fair to one person should not necessitate being unfair to someone else. But there

is no way to be “fair” to an entire group without treating another group unfairly.

So-called “affirmative action” is a classic example.

Discrimination, for whatever reason, is simply unjust.

So before you’re seduced by the high-sounding rhetoric of Progressive “values,” compare their outcomes to those of the originals — the Judeo-Christian values on which our society was founded and because of which it has thrived.

Rob Jenkins is a local writer and college professor. The views expressed here are his own. You can email Rob at rob.jenkins@outlook.com.

COLUMNIST|LISA MCLEOD

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Remember the value of relationships when negotating a deal

ave you ever experienced a situation where the experts charged with negotiating the deal wind up killing it, and destroying all the good will in the process?

Consider the case of Bill.

Bill landed a new client he was thrilled about. His customer was equally excited.

The project was going to be fun and high value. Bill and the client established a good working relationship as they scoped the project. Now they were ready to start.

But Bill’s enthusiasm hit a brick wall when the client sent the contract to procurement. As contracting team red lined through items, pushMcLeod ing for better terms, faster deliverables, etc., the goodwill developed during the sales process evaporated.

With procurement demanding more, Bill decided to assign his cheapest, lowest skilled team to the project. Instead of running it himself, he substituted a junior partner instead. The client Bill was once thrilled to land had now become a company his entire firm thought was difficult.

The sad part is, the procurement team was simply trying to do the job they had been assigned — get the best deal possible. They didn’t realize the impact their tactics were having on the other side.

When the contract was finally signed, procurement proudly told Bill’s original buyer, we saved you thousands. What they actually did was cost him the relationship.

This happens every day, in business and in our personal lives. People start out wanting to work together, then the expert — lawyer, procurement person or nosy in-law – starts picking away at the agreement, and it descends into acrimony.

Here are two other common examples: 1. Divorce The Netflix movie “Marriage Story” illustrates how and why a couple who once vowed to have a friendly divorce winds up viciously tearing each other apart.

Each of their lawyers wants the best deal for their client. To achieve this, they encourage each party to reveal the worst about the other.

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outside experts who represent your interests may get you a ‘better’ deal. but they can also cost you the relationship.”

The process creates such animosity, it becomes impossible for the couple to coparent, or even exist in the same space.

Once you’ve screamed, “You don’t deserve the children!” you can’t take those words back.

Healthier solution: Get a skilled mediator early in the process and go together. You’ll save legal fees and heartbreak.

2. Real estate deals One of our clients sent in a Letter of Intent for a lease to get her store into a prestigious shopping center. The center’s development team red lined through multiple items and emailed it back to her.

Our client decided, “I’m better off elsewhere.”

She later ran into the head of the development, who asked why her store didn’t want to be in his center. He was shocked to find out his team had driven her away.

The team thought their revisions were an aggressive starting point for negotiations. The store owner assumed disdain.

Better starting point: If you want to do the deal, tell the other party that up front, and do it verbally, not via email.

Get conceptual agreement on working together before you address points of difference.

There are times when you need an expert cut-throat to go after an adversary.

But if you want to work out a deal with someone, you’re better off keeping yourselves on the same side of the table as long as possible.

Outside experts who represent your interests may get you a “better” deal. But they can also cost you the relationship.

Lisa McLeod is the author of the best-sellers “Selling with Noble Purpose” and “Leading with Noble Purpose.”

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Auburn school publishes poetry book written by students ables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.

The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries and world regions.

The program also encourages students to study languages, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security).

By Heather Darenberg Staff Correspondent

Nearly 50 students at the International Montessori School-Auburn have created a book of poetry.

The book, “The Wonder of My World: A Young Poets Project,” is a collection of illustrated free form, acrostic, limerick, near rhyme and haiku poetry written by students ages 3 to 14.

Students aged 3 to 6 created a joint poem based on their outdoor exploration of fall, according to a news release. The children shared their insights in a classroom exercise and their exact words were recorded and converted into a poem. The elementary and junior high students spent months writing poetry.

An editor and parent also worked on the project for months to make it a reality, the news release states. Latonya Dennis consulted with the school and spent months teaching students about publishing and the business of marketing a book. Once the book was ready, it was released as a 100-page paperback book.

The book can be purchased on Amazon. The price for a new book was listed as $21.97 on Wednesday.

The project was designed to inspire students to teach themselves how to create and

Northbrook student places in School Bus Safety Poster Contest

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Students at the International Montessori School-Auburn wrote and published a book of poetry, “The Wonder of My World: A Young Poets Project.” The 100-page book can be purchased on Amazon. be confident in their abilities.

The International Montessori School-Auburn is located at 33 Hills Shop Road in Auburn.

Allegheny College student wins Gilman Scholarship An Allegheny College student from Grayson is one of 12 at the Pennsylva-

nia school that have been awarded a total of $37,000 in funding through the prestigious Gilman International Scholarship program to help pay for their study away experiences in 2020.

The scholarships will support experiential learning trips, semesters abroad and summer internships, said Patrick Jackson, director of fellowship advising at Allegheny, located

in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

It is the largest number of recipients in one year in Allegheny’s history.

Precious Taylor-Forde, a sophomore from Grayson, received $1,500 for her studies in Moldova. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in global health.

“I think the fact that we got 12 is very, very impressive,” Jackson said in a news release.

“We really upped our efforts

at promoting this award. The partnership between Financial Aid, Study Away, and my office has obviously generated quite a lot of interest in the award and the fact that we’ve seen so much success this year is a testament to the clear fact that our students are ready to compete for it.”

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that en-

The National Association for Pupil Transportation Foundation named Huyen Pham, a Northbrook Middle School student, the second place winner in the National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest.

The competition encourages and promotes school bus safety by getting students to submit artwork that depicts school bus safety-related themes, according to a news release. Pham competed against students from thousands of school districts in more than 40 states.

The 2019 National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest theme was “Red Lights Mean STOP!” The winning posters will be used to promote safer school transportation for everyone.

COLUMNIST|TIM DALY

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hile working in and allowing winter tempermy yard the other atures to break their dorday, I noticed a fair mancy. If you wish to plant number of acorns covering them indoors, you can place the ground. A large South- them in a plastic bag with ern red oak has produced slightly moist sand. Put the a bumper crop. bag containing the acorns Their presence is quite in the refrigerator vegetanoticeable when walkble drawer for 30-90 ing across them. Good days, which should acorn production has provide an ideal temmany benefits, espeperature of between cially for the wildlife 32 and 41 degrees F. species that depend Check the bag freupon them for food. quently for sproutCan you plant an acorn ing. When sproutand have an oak tree ing begins, plant the Daly grow from it? acorns.

Several gardeners have noSeedling oak trees develticed the abundant crop of op a strong taproot. Choose acorns this year and asked containers that are at least about the proper procedure eight inches deep. Fill the for planting them. Like most container with a commercrops, the first step is to be cial potting soil that is lightsure you plant high-quality textured and drains rapidly. seeds. Many times the first Be sure the container has acorns to fall from the tree adequate drainage holes in in early autumn are dam- the bottom. aged by insects. A small In each container, plant hole in their side is a sign. two or three acorns. The Mid-autumn to early win- planting depth depends ter is the best time to collect upon their size. Most will them. To test for the viability do fine if planted one to of the acorns, remove their two inches deep. You don’t caps and place them in a need to worry about the oricontainer filled with water. entation of the acorn when If they float, then they may planting. have insect damage. Keep Both the shoot and root the acorns that sink to the emerge from the acorn in bottom of the container. nearly the same spot. ReAlso, discard any moldy or search has shown acorns damaged acorns. average a 35% germination Many oak trees are native rate. If more than one seedto Georgia. We can group ling develops in a container, oaks into two categories: remove all but one. Oaks red oaks and white oaks. do best in full sun. Rotate Red oaks include the South- your containers periodically ern red oak, pin oaks, and to prevent the stems from scarlet oaks. The white oak bending toward a sunny group has the common white window. oak, post oaks, and the evImagine the pride you ergreen lives oak, which is and your children or grandthe state tree. children will have as you In general, red oak acorns watch your oak trees grow. take two years to mature The tiny white oak acorn on the tree while white oak can result in a tree 100 feet acorns mature in one year. tall. However, oaks grow at Red oak acorns generally re- a slow rate, and most oak quire stratification, mean- species will be 20-25 years ing they need a period of old before they begin procold, moist conditions be- ducing acorns of their own. fore sprouting. Acorns form trees in the white oak family Timothy Daly is an Agricultural and Natural usually do not require any Resource Extension Agent pre-treatment and will gerwith UGA Extension minate soon after falling.

Gwinnett. He can be Red oak acorns can undergo natural stratification contacted at 678-377-4011 or tdaly@uga.edu. by planting them outdoors

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