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Tiana Ferguson releases a balloon in memory of her husband, J.D. Ferguson, during a candlelight vigil for him on Thursday. The service was held outside the Lilburn Walmart, where he was fatally shot earlier this month. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

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the tune as loved one shed tears over tiny candles and black and white balloons were released into the night sky.

J.D. Ferguson’s family was “It’s been heartbreaking,” supposed to be in Indiana his wife Tiana said afterward.

Thursday night, celebrating the “How do you deal with that? He launch of his mother-in-law’s was here, and then he wasn’t.” debut CD and her first concert.

The vigil was part of an Instead, they were gathered ongoing healing process for with friends at a candlelight Ferguson’s family, who laid vigil for him in the parking lot him to rest on Tuesday. Lilburn of the Walmart in Lilburn where police have said the 25-yearhe was fatally shot on April 10 old was trying to stop a suspect while carrying out his duties from stealing three televisions as the store’s loss prevention from the store when he was officer. The only song anyone shot. They have arrested Boaz was singing was a mournful Anthony Fordyce and charged “Amazing Grace.” him in connection with the The singing eventually crime. quieted down to a humming of “We have waves,” Ferguson’s curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

mother-in-law, Chrischon Ellis, said. “Sometimes it hits us really, really hard like when we’re talking about stuff that we’re getting ready to do, or stuff that we’ve already done.”

For Ferguson’s family, all they have left of him are memories, but they are memories of a man who loved his family and would try to make them laugh when he could. His wife remembered him as someone who also liked to work out, but loved God even more.

However, she remembered him most of all as a good husband and a good father to their three children: Aryana, 3, Jordan, 1, and Ava, three months. She said he lived for

his children.

“He was just a good guy,” she said. “There’s just not enough that can be said about him.

He was an awesome person to everybody.”

Ellis said Ferguson was “genuine,” a man who worked hard to provide a good life for his family, would look out for other people and call them to see how they were doing. She said he loved music as well, although she added that he wasn’t always the best singer.

She summed him up as someone who stood out in the world.

“He took pride in finding diamonds in the rough, different See VIGIL, Page 9A

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LAWRENCEVILLE — The man on stage seems timid. He’s 27, slim, holding a microphone. He’s speaking about the mistakes that lined his youth and, finally, led to the grievous error that deposited him here in the school auditorium.

The adults visiting Archer High on Thursday know about the

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drunken crash and what happened to his late wife and how, amazingly, he found forgiveness. But the couple hundred students in the audience apparently don’t, so he takes it from the top.

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SUWANEE — Testing season has arrived in Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Monday began a run that could last through May 18 of Georgia MoRe inSiDe Milestones Principals named ...................

2a tests, as about 70,000 students across Gwinnett are set to take about 100,000 tests from third grade through high school. It’s the second year the state has rolled out the Milestones, and there were several tweaks made since last year, said Debbie Durrence, the school district’s executive director of accountability and assessment.

Durrence made a Thursday afternoon presentation to the Gwinnett County Board of Education when she reiterated that the results are expected about two weeks after the assessments are given.

“We do anticipate that we will see this spring an increase in our student scores,” Durrence said. “Teachers have had an opportunity to really understand the expectations as well as our students. So See TESTS, Page 2A

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The reason for the probe is suspected “mishandling/processing” of provisional ballots, according to a terse case summary the state office released through the Georgia Open Records Act. Citing exemptions in the law, the agency declined requests to provide records of the initial complaint about the Nov. 3 election, in which Mayor Kelly Kautz was ousted by Tom Witts, who led by more than 500 votes, and several council seats were decided.

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at Kanoheda Elementary following the retirement of Debra Scott.

The new principal of SUWANEE — Five Lilburn Elementary School retirements, a family relocawill be Guerlene Merisme Jose Bonita Guerlene Nicole Dale Ryan Taffeta tion and a transfer within the who currently serves as DeJesus Banks Merisme White Pugh Queen Connery district created seven princian assistant principal at pal openings that Gwinnett the school. Merisme will County Public Schools filled was principal at Chamblee school year, and at Beaver Partee Elementary School replace Wandy Taylor who Middle School. DeJesus on Thursday night.

Ridge Elementary from Assistant Principal Bonita is retiring in late June.

The vast majority of the will take over at Cedar Hill 2009 to 2013.

Banks is the new principal at Taffeta Connery, an asmoves are effective July 1.

Elementary School for the Centerville Elementary Centerville. sistant principal at Corley Jose DeJesus returns to retiring Phyllis Dart.

School’s principal, Brenda Meadowcreek ElElementary, will be the new Gwinnett after he left two DeJesus previously was Johnson, will take over at ementary School Assistant principal at Sugar Hill Elyears ago for a position in the principal at Berkmar the new Baldwin Elementa- Principal Nicole White will ementary. Current principal Florida, and most recently Middle in the 2013-14 ry School in Norcross, while become the new principal Chris Godfrey is relocating keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

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•From Page 1A we’ll be anxiously awaiting those results.”

The tests are given online and with paper and pencil, but Durrence said that based on last year’s results, there isn’t a significant difference

between online and paper results. Typically, the administration format is designed to be similar to what the students are used to throughout the year.

In Gwinnett, less than 50 percent of elementary and middle school students

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Dale Pugh, an assistant principal at Fort Daniel Elementary, will become the new principal of Walnut Grove Elementary School upon the retirement of current principal Stephanie Cortellino. Pugh will take over June 1.

Ryan Queen, an associate principal at Parkview High School, will become the principal of Trickum Middle School. Kay Sands, the school’s current principal, retires at the end of June.

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take an online test, while in high school across eight subjects, more than 80 percent of students take an online test in each subject.

And while the window is wide, an individual student would only test for five days, she said.

Depending on the grade, a student may take an “end of grade” test or “end of course.” Third- through eighth-grade students take them in language arts, math, science and social studies. In high school, the tests are given in ninth grade literature and composition, American literature and composition, analytic geometry, physical science, biology, U.S. history and economics.

The end of course test accounts for 20 percent of a student’s grade.

In June, following content errors and disruptions last spring, the Georgia Department of Education said CTB/McGraw-Hill would provide $4.5 million

in services at no cost to the state because of those glitches.

In June, 2014, the state announced that it had awarded a bid to CTB/ McGraw-Hill to develop the new testing system for a $107.8-million, five-year contract.

For middle school students who are taking a high school test, they won’t have to take the corresponding middle school test in math or science.

“I know we’re happy about not having to give those additional assessments to our students this year,” Durrence said.

The issue of families opting students out of taking the Milestones continues to be a very low number. Durrence reported that 60 students in middle school and high school across the district elected to not take the tests. A bill about opting out that passed the General Assembly this session has not

been signed by Gov. Nathan Deal, Durrence said.

Some tests are designed differently than last year because of confusion about where answers should go.

The English/Language Arts answer document was cleared up and Durrence said local schools reported positive feedback this week.

Calculator use was reorganized for middle and high school math tests so that students didn’t have to pass their calculator to their teacher, and then get it back later in the test like they did last year.

Summer school to add online component Associate Superintendent Kevin Tashlein told the School Board that online interventions will be offered for the first time at this year’s summer school for students in fourth and seventh grade, along with sixth and eighth grade students who don’t pass five of six subjects.

The school district is also using pretests and posttests from USA Test Prep to develop interventions to help students master the standards.

“We’re excited about this opportunity to extend our summer school into an online environment,” Tashlein said, “while acknowledging that this is a way to serve students within limited resource structures, hold on to what is very important for us to hold on to and maintain, I think, a strong tradition of us offering intervention for students to make appropriate decisions to be ready for the next grade level.”

Seckinger absent School Board member Dan Seckinger did not attend any of the meetings on Thursday. Board chairman Dr. Robert McClure said Seckinger had a medical condition, and he expects Seckinger to recover.

End-of-life counseling has slow start

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die, but are doctors ready to have the conversation?

Medicare began reCHICAGO — Older pa- imbursing physicians in tients want to talk with their January for time spent doctors about how they will discussing their patients’ end-of-life wishes. While 95 percent of U.S. physicians support the new benefit, only 14 percent say they have yet billed Medicare for advance planning patient visits, according to a survey of more than 700 U.S. doctors by three health care foundations.

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family, friends and health care providers.

An advance directive should be captured in writing, and entered into the patient’s electronic health record. The conversations can take place during a senior’s annual wellness checkup, or during counseling sessions in hospitals.

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants also can be reimbursed for planning sessions. The Medicare benefit is not limited to a single conversation, or to patients close to death.

Older patients want to have these conversations — a poll last year by the Kaiser Family Founda-

tion found that 80 percent like the idea. It is a sensible reform that can save Medicare money over time, because end-of-life discussions very likely will reduce health care costs. Roughly one-fourth of Medicare payments cover patients in their last year of life.

But the health care system is not ready to get this done on a large scale.

Only 29 percent of doctors surveyed say their practices have formal systems in place for assessing end-oflife wishes.

Forty percent say their electronic record systems do not include information on advance directives.

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Herald photographs of the crowd during at least some portions of the game and a The University of pre-game concert by AtlanGeorgia can’t provide ta rapper Ludacris. Those any official estimate of photographs show people the crowd inside Sanford standing in the aisles of the Stadium for Saturday’s stadium’s crowded seating G-Day intrasquad football area and along at least one game, but a UGA spokesof the stadium’s open stairwoman insisted Wednesday ways to the upper level. the venue was never beyond Hobson-Pape said that its 92,746 capacity because periodically, announcelaw-enforcement personments were made on the nel monitoring the crowd stadium’s public address “could always see empty system urging people to sit seats.” more closely together to ac“The seats were never commodate what she said full,” Karri Hobson-Pape, Wednesday “certainly was UGA’s vice president for a strong attendance.” marketing and communiHobson-Pape went on to cations, said Wednesday note Wednesday that some morning. Also according to of the crowd left after the Hobson-Pape, no one was performance by Ludacris, turned away from the staand media coverage of the dium for the G-Day game. game indicated the crowd The university’s assesswas thinning out even ment, however, appears at further in the later stages of odds with Athens Bannerthe game.

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Don’t be alarmed if you see beds rolling down the street in downtown Lawrenceville this weekend. It won’t be a dream.

The seventh annual Family Promise of Gwinnett County Bed Race will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday. The annual fundraiser for Family Promise will include a parade of beds at 10:30 a.m., and the 228-yard race around the Lawrenceville square will begin at 11 a.m. at the corner of Perry and Pike Streets.

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NEW YORK — With world leaders converging in New York to sign a landmark climate deal, activists along with actor Alec Baldwin called on Thursday for a halt to deforestation, a contributor to global warming, by giving indigenous people rights to their land.

Keeping indigenous tribes from being pushed off their land would help protect forests that absorb planet-warming greenhouse gasses, they told reporters in New York City.

The climate change agreement, which commits world nations to lower greenhouse emissions, is slated to be signed by leaders and key officials of more than 150 nations today.

Rapid deforestation threatens the goal of the climate deal, negotiated last fall in Paris, to limit warming, Baldwin said.

“If we keep chopping down tropical forests at the rate we’re doing now, we’re lost,” said Baldwin.

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Sugar, carbs both play role Dear Dr. rOaCH: My husband and I are at odds about sugar and other carbohydrates as a cause of diabetes. I say it’s sugar; he says carbohydrates.

Why not just eliminate all sugars, I say to myself?

We live in the good ol’ South — the diabetes belt of the U.S. — where sugar exists in all foods. Soon someone shall start injecting sugar into carrots and green beans.

— M. and G.S. aNsWer: There are two major forms of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 most commonly occurs in children and adolescents, and is related to an autoimmune destruction of the cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin. People with Type 1 diabetes almost always need insulin injections. Excess sugar intake probably has no bearing on the development of Type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is epidemic not only in the Southern U.S., but also in Mexico and increasingly in all industrialized countries. The exact reason for Type 2 diabetes remains incompletely understood, but certainly it has to do with resistance to insulin. Insulin levels in Type 2 diabetics usually are higher than they are in people without diabetes.

However, the body has a decreased ability to secrete large amounts of insulin in response to sugar intake than normal people, which is why high blood sugar after ingesting sugar is a way of diagnosing the condition early.

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate, and refined carbohydrates or starches, such as pasta and potatoes, are chemically long strings of sugar molecules, which the body can rapidly turn into sugar. So, you and your husband are both partially right. When combined with protein (as in whole grains) or eaten with fat, complex carbohydrates like starches are absorbed more slowly and are less likely to cause stress to the pancreas. It is thought that reducing insulin requirements from the pancreas by eating less simple and refined carbohydrates reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes, even in someone who has a genetic predisposition. It is critical to keep weight in a normal range, since obesity itself causes insulin resistance and predisposes a person to diabetes.

Carrots and green beans do have natural sugar, but they also contain fiber.

They have a minimal effect on raising blood sugar.

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In 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans participated in nationwide demonstrations marking the first Earth Day. In 2000, federal agents seized 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez from his relatives’ house in Miami to return him to his father in Cuba.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Henry Fielding (1707-1754), author/playwright; Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), philosopher; Vladimir Lenin (18701924), Soviet leader; J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967), physicist; Charles Mingus (1922-1979), jazz musician;

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Waitress helps herself to a side dish Dear amy: I’m a waitress/bartender at a restaurant in a small town.

Most of the managers at this restaurant live in the same town. I’ve gotten to know one of my managers, “Wendy,” pretty well.

We have mutual friends that we both go out with, including her husband “Tim.” Wendy and Tim are currently separated and going through a divorce.

They live in the same house but sleep in separate beds.

I was out a couple weeks of ago and became too drunk to drive home, so I stayed at a friend’s house.

Tim also stayed at the same friend’s house. One thing led to another and we slept together.

I’ve always had a bit of a crush on Tim, and he’s admitted that he likes me back. Last week we stayed at the friend’s house again and slept together again.

I don’t know how to talk to Tim about where he and Wendy are in terms of their divorce, but I don’t want to pursue him for a relationship until he is completely single.

I feel guilty sleeping with a man who is still legally married. Your advice?

— Guilty in Michigan Dear Guilty: If you want to do the right thing, then do the right thing.

The guilt you’re feeling is evidence that you have a conscience, and your conscience is telling you

kitchen duties, and I am grateful. Amy — he is a terrible cook. He will not follow any of the recipes in my library of cookbooks because he feels they stifle his creativity.

And, boy, does he get creative! For a dish featuring Italian sausage, pasta and a tomato-based sauce, Amy Dickinson he substituted the Italian sausage with maple-syrup what to do. You are simply flavored breakfast sauchoosing not to listen — sages. For a guacamole and that’s on you. recipe calling for chopped You should not be sleep- tomatoes and chopped oning with someone if you ions, we had no tomatoes, are not brave enough to so he doubled the onions, even ask a simple question: instead.

“What is the status of your When I suggest he folmarriage?” It is easier to low a recipe he is offended, get drunk and have sex and saying that it is boring and then worry about it in the he likes to experiment. morning.

He has rejected cooking The scenario as you de- classes. I am very happy to scribe it is more threatenmake my own dinner, but ing to you than you seem this also appears to offend to realize. You are risking him. Do you have any sugyour own self-esteem, as gestions? well as your employment — Desperate for Dinner by sleeping with your Dear Desperate: boss’s husband.

You don’t say whether Dear amy: For most your husband learns from of our 20-year marriage I his experimenting, and if have cooked for our family. so — great. There are a I am not a fabulous cook, number of companies ofbut I can follow a recipe. fering pre-packaged meals Over a year ago, I that can be delivered to procured a big job makyour home each week in a ing a lot more money in box complete with all the a new city. My husband ingredients, recipes and agreed it would be a good ideas. Your husband might move for our family, and enjoy assembling these we relocated. While I have ingredients and spices and been focused on getting being “creative” with side established at work, he dishes. generously put his career As a gift to your houseon hold for a while. hold and a nod to your He has gamely assumed husband’s heroic efforts,

Ask Amy

you might sign up for one of these services to see how it goes.

I also can’t resist recommending a great cookbook for men (and women, like me) who want to cook, but just don’t know how: “How to Cook Everything, The Basics: All You Need to Make Great Food,”

by Mark Bittman (2012, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). I realize I’m recommending yet another recipe book, but this one has lots of pictures.

Dear amy: “Saddened” said she watched her adult son’s girlfriend slip a piece of glittery material into her son’s pocket while they were shopping together.

I am a crafter, and I think it’s possible that this was a sample or swatch, which are frequently offered for free.

— Crafter Dear Crafter: I suggested that “Saddened” express her concerns, instead of ruminating about it. If she did, then her son could easily tell her that the shoplifted material was actually a free sample.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.

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Pick your strategy and do things your way. The less dependent you are, the more you will accomplish. Pay attention to detail, and finish what you start. Believe in your ability to enforce reforms that will lead to success.

Follow your intuition when dealing with personal and professional relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Your astute way of dealing with people and projects will result in recognition. Use the platform you are given to market what you have to offer. Don’t be afraid to be different.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Choose simple, subtle ways to enhance your appearance. Group involvements will put you in a precarious position.

Don’t follow someone who doesn’t share your morals and ethics.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Take a chance on something or someone who offers an experience you’ve never had before.

Learn as you go and incorporate what works for you into your everyday routine.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Look for offers that will get you moving in a new direction. Sharing your plans with people who are as passionate as you are will lead to achievements far beyond your expectations. Love is on the rise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Take on a new interest or take part in an adventure that encourages you to interact with goal-oriented individuals.

Refuse to let someone hold you back or weigh you down with demands.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Procrastination will be just as detrimental as impulsive behavior. Find a balance that allows you time to think, but also a deadline that must be met. Trust in your intuitive intelligence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Emotions will surface, and, if channeled properly, will lead to an adventure you won’t want to miss. Delve into something unfamiliar and see where it leads. Enjoy the ride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Spend some money on your residence. You can make a move or change the dynamics of your household by adding a new pet or roommate or pursuing different living arrangements.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — Listen to and share information with people you hold in high regard. A personal investment will add to your assets and position you for success. Host a romantic evening for two.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — A change is as good as a rest. If you are tired of your current job or position, alter your routine or enhance your skills and overall marketability.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Find a unique way to invest and make your money grow.

Expand your interests and look for groups or individuals who can help make your dreams come true.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Keep busy. Take up a new hobby or challenge yourself to get fit and ready to take on the world.

Celebrate the new you with a loved one.

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World Source: Egyptian police detained Italian student before his murder An Italian student who was tortured and murdered in Egypt had been detained by police and then transferred to a compound run by Homeland Security the day he vanished, intelligence and police sources said. The claims contradict the official Egyptian account that security services had not arrested him.

Giulio Regeni, a 28-yearold postgraduate student, disappeared on Jan. 25, friends said. His body was found on Feb. 3, dumped on the side of a road outside Cairo. It showed signs of torture, according to forensic and prosecution officials in Egypt.

Egyptian officials have strongly denied any involvement in Regeni’s death. Soon after his body was found, police suggested he was the victim of a car accident.

Weeks later they said he might have been killed by a criminal gang impersonating policemen.

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world&nation White House concerned by Russia Reports: Putin moves more military equipment into Syria

By John Irish and Rodi Said Reuters

The United States said on Thursday it was concerned about reports that Russia is moving more military equipment into Syria to bolster President Bashar al-Assad, with a truce in tatters and peace talks in meltdown.

Asaad Zoubi, chief negotiator for the main Syrian opposition, the High Negotiations Committee, said all its members will leave the peace talks in Geneva by Today, with little prospect of a resumption unless the situation on the ground changes radically.

U.N. special envoy Staffan de Mistura will decide Today whether talks to end the five-year war that has killed at least 250,000 people can go on without Mexico’s Pemex the HNC, and with combatplant blast death ants accusing each other of breaking a February ceasetoll at 13 people fire deal.

MEXICO CITY — A leak Two Western diplomats caused a deadly petrochemi- said it looked like de Miscal plant blast that has killed tura would continue the talks at least 13 people and the until next Wednesday given toll could rise, Mexican oil the late arrival of the Syrian company Pemex said on Thursday, the latest in a series of fatal accidents to batter the company.

Pemex CEO Jose Antonio Gonzalez Anaya, Sanders raises who traveled to the site of more, Clinton Wednesday’s blast near the port of Coatzacoalcos, one of makes campaign Pemex’s top oil export hubs, dollars go further told local television it was WASHINGTON/NEW unclear what caused the leak YORK — Democratic presthat prompted the blast.

The massive explosion idential front-runner Hillary at the facility’s chlorinate Clinton has spent about $15 3 plant in the Gulf state of per vote so far in the race Veracruz also injured 136 for the party’s nomination, people, 13 of those seriously. less than her rival Bernie “We know there was a Sanders, who spent $22, acleak, what we don’t know is cording to campaign finance why, but everything points reports filed on Wednesday. to an accident,” Gonzalez Clinton’s efficiency with Anaya said, revising the money could offset concern death toll up to 13. among some of her backers that Sanders, the U.S. Senator from Vermont, has Queen Elizabeth outraised her in each of the last two months as he wages celebrates her a fierce fight to get onto the 90th birthday presidential ballot.

WINDSOR, England — The former first lady’s Crowds gathered from across campaign has spent a total Britain and beyond on Thurs- of $157.8 million since day to celebrate the 90th launching last April and has birthday of Queen Elizabeth, yielded a total of 10.4 milthe world’s oldest monarch lion votes in state nominatwho still performs scores ing contests. That includes of annual engagements and $28.7 million for 8.7 million shows no signs of retiring. votes in March, the filings Prime Minister David show.

Cameron led tributes, calling her “a rock of strength for Trump supports our nation” while her eldest son and heir Prince Charles bathroom access recorded a special radio mes- based on one’s sage reading out a passage from Henry VIII by William gender identity WINSTON-SALEM, Shakespeare, whose death 400 years ago will be marked N.C. — Republican presidential candidate Donald on Saturday.

Usually the queen’s Trump sided on Thursday birthday passes with little with those criticizing a conceremony, but to mark Thurs- troversial new North Caroliday’s landmark, Elizabeth na law requiring transgender will greet well-wishers near people to use government her Windsor Castle home, and school bathrooms that west of London, and later correspond with the sex on light a beacon, the first of their birth certificate. about 1,000 to be lit across Trump said the law was the country and worldwide to unnecessary and people mark the occasion. should be allowed to use — From wire reports whichever bathroom feels

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people Pop icon Prince dies at age 57

Legendary pop superstar Prince died at the age of 57 at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota early Thursday morning.

It didn’t take long for celebrities and fellow musicians to share their reactions to the news, ranging from disbelief to honoring the award-winning artist.

A spokesperson for MTV released the following statement: “MTV is heartbroken and in utter disbelief at the news that the world has lost Prince Rogers Nelson so suddenly and so before his time. Prince was a once-in-a-lifetime artist who transcended every meRussian President Vladimir Putin, right, attends a meeting of the Security Council at dium and genre he touched the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday. (Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/Kremlin via and created music with a Reuters) passion and individuality that government delegation.

A U.S. official told Redriving the war into an even inspired multiple generations.

“The HNC stayed the uters on Thursday that Rus- higher gear. Russia’s defense Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, friends and course, including through sia has been repositioning ministry did not immedimillions of fans.” extended technical discusartillery to northern Syria — ately respond to a Reuters Russell Simmons said in a sions on real substance,” one a move that may suggest the request for comment. said. “It’s natural that the Syrian government and its Russian President Vladi- statement, “Prince was more special envoy may continue allies are preparing another mir Putin expressed concern than an icon, he was a true discussion with those still in assault on the divided city of over a “serious degrading of musical genius who had a profound impact on our cultown who have yet to offer Aleppo. the situation” at the peace any real ideas, to press them “It’s understandable that talks, a Kremlin spokesman ture and our industry. There was no one like him and there to do so.” the opposition felt unable to was reported as saying. will never be another like A second diplomat said stay further given sustained The HNC, which is him. Rest in power.” some experts from the HNC regime attacks on Syrian backed by Western nations Social media exploded would remain for technical civilians and continuation of and key Arab states, had this with thoughts, condolences consultations. siege and starvation tactics,” week urged more military and emotional reactions to HNC spokesman Salem one senior Western diplomat support for rebels after al-Meslet suggested de said. “Those who back the declaring the truce was over Prince’s passing.

“Hamilton” creator and Mistura might be better off regime need to get a leash and said talks would not preparing for the next round on them.” re-start until the government star Lin-Manuel Miranda reacted with lyrics to Prince’s of talks and ensuring the The arrival of Russian stopped committing “mas“Let’s Go Crazy,” saying, government was serious. reinforcements would risk sacres.” “‘Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today 2 get through this thing called ers must publicly identify Life…’ -Prince.” themselves to proceed with the case, a U.S. judge has Oprah returns ruled. to scripted TV Forty-two plaintiffs, NEW YORK — Oprah seeking to represent users of Winfrey is returning to the website who had their scripted television more than information compromised, had proceeded anonymously two decades after her last regular small screen acting against Ashley Madison’s gig in a show that is close to Toronto-based parent comher heart — a family drama pany Avid Life Media, the centered around a black ruling released on April 6 mega-church in Memphis. showed.

Winfrey, 62, plays a maThe plaintiffs are suing Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders Ashley Madison, a website nipulative blues club owner speaks on the campus of Penn State University in State that facilitates extramarital af- in the 13-episode series College, Penn. on Tuesday. (Reuters/Lucas Jackson) fairs, for failing to adequately “Greenleaf” for her OWN cable television channel that secure their information, she called “a dream come been thrown out, saying the appropriate. marketing a “Full Delete “Leave it the way it is,” he ruling highlighted the need to Removal” service that did not true.”

“I believe that what we clarify how search warrants said during a town hall on work, and using fake female NBC’s Today show. “There for electronic data could be accounts to lure male custom- all love is a good story,” Winfrey said at a screening issued in some cases. have been very few comers, according to the ruling. on Wednesday at the Tribeca U.S. District Judge Wilplaints the way it is,” added Trump, who is front-runner liam Young in Boston ruled U.N. members fear film festival, ahead of the show’s TV debut on June on Wednesday that a federal to be the Republican presiU.S. ‘sabotage’ of 21. dential nominee in Novem- magistrate in Virginia had no jurisdiction to issue a ber’s election.

Obama’s climate Corporations, entertainers search warrant used to gather commitments Bond director and activists are calling for a evidence in the case against Guy Hamilton There are concerns at repeal of the measure signed Alex Levin, of Norwood, the United Nations about Mass. dies at age 93 into law last month by the Levin was arrested for pos- apparent attempts inside the state’s Republican governor, LONDON — British Pat McCrory. State tourism session of child pornography United States to “sabotage” film director Guy HamilPresident Barack Obama’s as part of an investigation in and business groups say ton, who worked on four which the Federal Bureau of commitments to reducing tens of millions of dollars James Bond movies, has Investigation secretly ran one greenhouse gas emissions, in revenue have been lost as meetings have relocated, of the largest child pornogra- the head of the U.N. General died at the age of 93 in Majorca, the BBC reported entertainers including Bruce phy websites on the Internet Assembly said on Wedneson Thursday. day. in order to catch users.

Springsteen canceled conHamilton directed Sean Mogens Lykketoft of The exclusion of the certs and PayPal Holdings evidence in the case marked Denmark, current president Connery in “Goldfinand Deutsche Bank halted ger” and “Diamonds are of the 193-nation General a setback to a probe that has or canceled plans to add resulted in at least 137 people Assembly, issued the warn- Forever” and Roger Moore jobs in protest at the law. in “Live and Let Die” and ing in an interview with being charged in the United “The Man with the Golden States and prompted overseas Reuters ahead of Friday’s Gun.” U.N. signing ceremony for investigations.

U.S.: Child porn “Incredibly, incredibly the Paris agreement aimed at case shows need saddened to hear the wonslowing climate change. derful director Guy HamBoth China and the for new data, rules Ashley Madison ilton has gone to the great United States, the world’s plaintiffs cannot WASHINGTON — The cutting room in the sky,” sue anonymously top emitters, accounting U.S. Justice Department Moore wrote on Twitter. together for 38 percent of Plaintiffs leading a lawsuit emissions, have promised to said it was “disappointed” Hamilton also worked against online dating website sign them. U.S. Secretary of with Michael Caine in the on Thursday that evidence against a Massachusetts man Ashley Madison over a State John Kerry is expected Harry Palmer spy thriller security breach that exposed to attend. charged in a sweeping FBI “Funeral in Berlin.”

— From wire reports child pornography sting had the personal data of custom— From wire reports

Study: Death rate gap between rich, poor young Americans narrows

By Will Dunham Reuters

WASHINGTON — Death rates for U.S. infants, children, teenagers and young adults are falling, particularly among those in poor regions, likely due to social policies that have helped the most disadvantaged families, researchers said on Thursday. Their study, using county-level U.S. Census Bureau data from 1990 to 2010, found that even with persistent economic inequality among

Must read Americans, the gaps in death rates and life expectancy between rich and poor young people have narrowed.

“The health of the next generation in the poorest areas of the United States has improved tremendously,” University of Zurich economist Hannes Schwandt said.

“Previous research has largely focused on diverging trends among older Americans, ignoring these

improvements.”

“We are surprised about the remarkable mortality reductions among infants, children and young adults, and about how little a role this great health success story has played in academic and public discussions,” Schwandt added.

For example, deaths in the first three years of life for boys in the wealthiest counties dropped by 4.2 per 1,000 births to a rate of 5.53 per 1,000 births between 1990 and 2010. These deaths declined during that time span by 8.49 per

1,000 births to 9.79 per 1,000 births in the poorest counties.

Figures for girls were similar. For males ages 15-19, the probability they would die within three years declined by 0.73 per 1,000 to 1.92 per 1,000 in the wealthiest counties from 1990 to 2010. In the poorest counties, there was a decrease in this group of 2.73 per 1,000 to 3.10 per 1,000.” It’s the kind of good news that is hard to sell, opposing the popular narrative that ‘Everything is getting worse,’” Schwandt said. Princeton

University economist Janet Currie said the United States has invested in the “safety net” for poor children in recent decades. She noted the expansion of the Medicaid program and the creation of the State Child Health Insurance Program to widen healthcare coverage for poorer young people as well as growth in publicly funded preschool programs and the expansion and improvement of child nutrition programs such as food stamps and subsidized school lunches.

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Tubman fits the bill WASHINGTON — Conservatives should be delighted that Harriet Tubman’s likeness will grace the $20 bill. She was a Republican, after all, and a pious Christian. And she routinely exercised her Second Amendment right to carry a gun, which she was ready to use against anyone who stood in her way — or any fugitive slave having second thoughts.

On her long road to freedom, there was no turning back.

Instead, we’ve had mostly silence from the right. Donald Trump did mouth off, of course, opining that slated-to-bedisplaced Andrew Jackson “had a great history” and that substituting Tubman — who, he allowed, was “fantastic” — Eugene amounts to “pure Robinson political correctness.” Ben Carson defended Jackson as “a tremendous president” who balanced the federal budget.

Both men suggested that Tubman instead be put on the $2 bill, which nobody uses.

That would be a great recipe for tokenism.

I’m glad that Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew made a bolder and more meaningful choice.

It matters who’s on the money. Since the ancient Greeks began stamping coins with images of their gods, nations have used currency to define a pantheon of heroes.

Tubman was a great hero not because of who she was but what she did: bravely fight to expand the Constitution’s promise of freedom and justice to all Americans.

Critics who polluted social media with invective following Lew’s announcement seemed to look past Tubman’s deeds and focus on her identity. Yes, she was a black woman. If anyone can’t deal with that fact, and doesn’t want to use the new bills when they finally come out, feel free to send them to me. Tubman was born into slavery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore around 1822. She escaped to Philadelphia in 1849, but returned to the South more than a dozen times, risking life and liberty, to lead runaway slaves to freedom. Slave owners reportedly offered bounties of thousands of dollars for capturing the diminutive woman known on the grapevine as “Moses.”

“I was conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years,” she said later in life, “and I can say what most conductors can’t say — I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.”

But that was just the beginning of Tubman’s heroic service. During the Civil War, she guided a team of Union scouts operating in the marshlands near present-day Beaufort, South Carolina. In 1863, she led a raid on plantations along the Combahee River that freed more than 750 slaves — becoming, apparently, the first woman to lead U.S. troops in an armed assault.

Later in life, she worked alongside Susan B. Anthony and others in the crusade for women’s suffrage. She died in 1913, frail yet still unbowed, having lived one of the greatest of American lives.

Is it political correctness or historical revisionism to put her defiant likeness in our pockets? Of course — and high time, too. Unceasing struggle has expanded the meaning of “we the people,” once reserved for white men only. As our understanding of freedom and equality has changed, so has our reading of the nation’s history. In fighting for the rights of African-Americans and women, Tubman risked her life for the highest of American ideals. Her example ennobles us all.

By definition, the study of history requires interpretation and assessment. The many vital contributions made by black people, women and other “outsiders” were long overlooked or undervalued. We are now able to see Tubman through a sharper lens, and she was magnificent.

As for Jackson, history has been less kind.

He was a major slave owner, of course, like so many of our early presidents. If that alone were enough to get a president booted from our money, we’d have no dollar bills, no nickels and no quarters. Of course we should keep George Washington and Thomas Jefferson around, understanding their flaws while celebrating their greatness.

But Jackson also initiated the forced migration of thousands of Native Americans from the Southeast to the West, an exodus called the “Trail of Tears” that can only be described as genocidal. He knew that many Indians would die along the way — just as Southern plantation owners, New York financiers and other supporters of slavery knew that keeping human beings in bondage was wrong.

Still, Jackson did win the Battle of New Orleans; if he hadn’t, the young nation might not have survived the War of 1812. I say let’s put him on the $2 bill, if anybody can find one.

A very healthy fear of flying When I took my first commercial flight — on old Capital Airlines — from Atlanta to New Orleans, it was a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious experience.

Nobody in my family had ever flown, and I don’t remember any high school classmates talking about a commercial airplane ride.

I felt rather privileged.

There was a kid who had graduated with us and then joined his family, who had gone ahead and settled in Blythe, Calif. To reunite with his family, he went west on a Greyhound bus. With embedded provincialism and austerity, there was no reason for me to ever expect to spend much time aloft. When it came about, I enjoyed the experience to the ultimate.

Getting on a plane today still is enlivening and emotionally stirring. A plane takes to you a new experience or a familiar place. There is no contempt for redundancy. New York. San Francisco. London. Paris. “If I were a rich man…da, da dadda, dadda dah….I would fly to Paris for dinner.

I can also remember that first flight where turbulence was elevated and downright troublesome emotionally. The most wonderful experience is to enjoy a long flight when the air is silky smooth, invoking no stress. I’ve seen passengers sleep through turbulence as if they were on

Loran Smith the sofa in their den. When a plane ride becomes overly bumpy—even after a million or more miles—you will find me gripping the seat handles.

A good friend, with notable business success, chooses to fly private wherever he goes. His wife is apprehensive about flying — even if it is only overcast.

He once made the mistake, while on vacation in Ponte Vedra, by talking to his charter pilot with the speaker on his cell phone engaged. She heard the pilot say it was going to be a turbulent trip.

She packed her car and drove to New Orleans — nine hours.

He flew home in time to watch the Saints play, have dinner and was on his second Bailey’s Irish Crème when she walked in the door. Both were happy about the decisions that they made.

The percentages are of succinct magnitude — it is much safer to fly than it is to drive.

However, I often think about the

fact that if something were to malfunction with a jetliner, you can’t pull off the road and call for roadside service. My friend’s wife often reminds me of that when I kid her about her flying apprehension.

Years ago, I heard a pilot say about turbulence: “It is just like driving your pickup truck down a bumpy road.” But when you are five miles up and it becomes bumpy, you can only embrace positive thoughts and consider the percentages. Yet, for most, it is difficult to imagine that it is safer flying to Paris than it is to drive to Atlanta.

Another friend, who works for Coca-Cola, flies to Europe (more often than not to London) sometimes every week. He can take an Ambien and sleep through the night on the trip over. Three days later he is back on Eastern time. How ‘bout them flight attendants who have trips like Dallas to eastern Asia twice a month? They seem to learn to cope with the changing of time zones and irregular sleep cycles. All I care about is for pilots to enjoy comforting and settled rest.

Once, when in Biarritz, France, my French host invited me to fly with his friend, a seasoned pilot, up to Toulouse for a reunion of their rugby team.

There was good food and a lot of excellent wine. The pilot drank

three or four glasses which had my nerves frayed and raw-edged at takeoff. I became the happiest of campers when we landed back in Biarritz. The pilot was insulted and laughed when I asked if he were okay as we buckled up. It was the only time in France when I experienced a reluctance for French hospitality.

I remember a conversation with a guy who left Atlanta and flew direct to Korea for a four-hour meeting and returned home, crossing the international dateline, returning before he left.

That is an experience for which I have no interest. How could he possibly stay awake during that four-hour meeting?

An old story, worthy of recycling, has to do with a farmer who was a pilot. He tried to talk one of his laborers, a very religious man, on taking a plane ride with him. The man refused.

The farmer asked, “Haven’t I heard you say of fate … “that was a person’s time to die? That we all have a time to die.”

His farm worker had this explanation: “Yes, I believe that, but when we get up there in that plane, something could go wrong, and it might be your time to die.”

Loran Smith is co-host of “The Tailgate Show” and sideline announcer for Georgia football. He is also a freelance writer and columnist.

What Trump supporters don’t get Trump people kill me.

They’ve been whining for weeks about how the Republican Party primary system works.

They say it’s rigged because their hero is pulling in the most votes and the most delegates but still might not win the nomination.

They say it’s all very simple: Trump’s getting the most votes and therefore it’s only fair that the person with the most votes from the people should win the nomination.

As I tweeted earlier this week, if that’s the way Trump’s followers think, then they should all be supporters of Al Gore.

In the 2000 election, Gore got 540,000 more votes than George W. Bush, but Bush ended up in the White House because he accumulated the most Electoral College votes.

The founding fathers and framers knew what they were doing when they set up the Electoral College to indirectly choose the president.

It’s the same representative principle at work in the Republican Party’s primary system.

The GOP doesn’t want some guy to be able to win the nomination by flying a 757 into a handful of big states like California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio and Florida, holdMichael ing campaign events for 20,000 Reagan people at the airport and then flying home to Upper Upper They didn’t want a popular Manhattan. vote and they didn’t want ConThey want a nominee who gress to pick the chief executive. gets on the ground, walks the And they sure didn’t want neighborhoods, shakes hands a candidate for president to be and does the hard retail work at able to just campaign in three or the grass roots. four big states and rack up huge That’s what Ted Cruz has vote totals and win that way. been doing to win his delegates The Founders deliberately while Trump has been doing TV set it up so each state got its interviews and zooming back electoral votes in proportion to and forth over Flyover Country. its representatives and senators.

Trump people might not like They wanted every part of the the primary process because country to be part of the process their hero is not winning, or of choosing a president, not just think there is cheating and rigone heavily populated region or ging going on. one strong faction of nutballs But they have to understand or extremists. (Not that Trump there is a process and it’s not people are nutballs or extremabout vote counts, it’s about ists.) the delegate count. It’s not that

tough to get.

Meanwhile, what really concerns me lately is how Trump is wrecking his ability to unify the GOP around his candidacy in the fall if he does win the nomination.

He spends parts of every speech and press conference announcing that he hopes that his supporters don’t make trouble if he doesn’t win. He hopes they don’t riot in the streets.

I’m getting tired of his veiled threats, because that is what they really are.

It’s time for Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, to stand up at a press conference and tell Trump to cut it out.

Maybe threats and intimidation are part of the Donald’s winning strategy in business.

But it’s not how it’s supposed to work when you’re trying to win the presidential nomination of the Republican Party.

Email Michael Reagan at Reagan@caglecartoons.com.

Follow him on Twitter @reaganworld.

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gwinnettdailypost.com •From Page 1A Michael Moss says he was born in Lawrenceville, grew up just down the road from here and started drinking and drugging young.

For possession of Adderall, he got kicked out of school.

For selling pot, he got tossed again. To get it over with, he dropped out at 16.

He moved on to work and more drugs — coke, meth, whatever.

Then he met a girl named Jennifer Chandler, a brunette with a baby face the same as her twin sister’s.

“I knew she was the one,” Moss recalls.

Chandler had a problem, too. They got married and ended up in treatment.

After they got out, they headed one night in December 2013 to a friend’s house, agreeing on the way they wouldn’t drink.

“One thing led to another…”

Moss drove home with a blood-alcohol level was .182, more than twice the legal limit.

At about 2 a.m. on Hiram Davis Road, Moss crashed.

He flew from the car. He came back and held onto his wife and told her he loved her. It didn’t seem real.

At the hospital, he woke up to news: Chandler was dead.

Now, some kids in the auditorium sign and groan, awkwardly, at the revelation.

This is why the mangled car has been in front of of

DUI

briefs St. Leo collects socks for charity

The car Michael Moss drove in the 2013 drunken driving crash that killed his wife is displayed in front of Archer High ahead of prom to remind students of the dangers of driving while intoxicated. (Staff Photo: Joshua Sharpe)

the school all week.

Prom, a common time to fear drinking and drugs among students, is today.

Next on the stage in the three sessions the assembly ran was Melvin Chandler, the father of Moss’ late wife.

He told about the loss of both his daughters. Heather Lynn Chandler, the other twin, died six months before Jennifer at a friend’s home.

Substance apparently also played a role in her death.

“I just ask that you be different,” the man said to the crowd.

That’s also a request he’s put to Moss.

Days after the wreck, the Chandlers didn’t want to ride to the funeral home

with him. Melvin was later livid when Moss said he wanted the funeral process to be over as soon as possible.

Then Moss told him why: He had been drunk in the crash and “killed your baby.”

Melvin’s broken heart crumbled a little more, this time for Moss. He and the twins’ mother, Marsha Chandler, decided to forgive him.

“I feel like he’s a good person,” the mother said Thursday, putting her hand on Moss’ arm as they waited for the next assembly session. “He made a mistake.

We all make mistakes.”

But for the Chandlers’

forgiveness, Moss said he couldn’t forgive himself.

He pleaded guilty last August and got a 10-year probation sentence. At the time, Marsha told the Daily Post she was proud of the transformation her son-inlaw had already made in treatment and the strides he still planned to make using his experience to help others.

If some good comes of the case, it dulls the pain, she said.

That’s also where Moss finds himself.

He said taking part in the program helped.

“It makes me feel like I’m actually doing something positive,” he said afterward.

obituaries BUFORD

Johnnie Bunch Mr. Johnnie L. Bunch, age 67, of Buford passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

WINDER

Shirley Goodin Shirley Jean Goodin, age 75, of Winder and formerly Hannibal, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

ATLANTA

Paul Koshewa Paul Adolph Koshewa, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at the age of 93. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 4, 1922.

Family and humor were an important part of Paul’s life. One of Paul’s greatest achievements was his widespread role as a friend and mentor. He went out of his way to help people.

His patience, persistence, and constant affirmation of the assets of others earned him universal respect and admiration.

After attending Male High in Louisville, where he was captain of the football team and also ran track, Paul received an academic scholarship to attend Centre College, where he also played football. His academic career was interrupted by World War II, when he joined the Army Air Corps to become a navigator.

In 1945, Paul returned to Centre and graduated with an AB in Mathematics.

After graduation, he taught and coached at Danville High School for two years.

This was followed by two years coaching football and track at the Citadel in Charleston, SC, where he met Anne (Nancy) Deas Koshewa of nearby Mt. Pleasant, SC. They married in August of 1950, shortly after which he was recalled to serve in the Korean Conflict, this time in the US Air Force.

In 1955, Paul moved to Atlanta to teach mathematics and coach football and track at The Westminster Schools. During this time, he also attained an MAT in

Mathematics from Emory University. In 1968, Paul was recalled to active duty during the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam Conflict.

He retired in 1982 with the rank of colonel. His military decorations include the Purple Heart in 1944, the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1944 and 1954, and the Air Medal in 1944 and 1954.

Paul’s teaching and coaching career at Westminster Schools spanned 35 years. He coached 24 individual state champions and his teams were state champions ten times.

Widely respected for his leadership in track and field and cross country, he acted as head official at the Paralympics in 1996, was a founding member of the Atlanta Track Club (serving as its president three times), and ran in the OIympic Torch relay in 2004. Additional accomplishments include Hall of Fame honors at The Westminster Schools, Male High School, Centre College, Georgia Athletic Coaches Association, USATF Georgia, and Georgia Track and Cross Country Association, as well as several regional and national Coach of the Year awards.

During his long career, Paul was also an active volunteer. He conducted field clinics for the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, organized benefits for the Shepherd Spinal Center, and was a long-time volunteer with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the CF/ Reaching Out Foundation.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Anne (Nancy) Deas Koshewa, who died in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Schwab, whom he married in 2003, and his three children by the late Anne (Nancy) Deas Koshewa: Allen Koshewa; his partner, Ahmed Kelso; Katherine Wheless; her husband, Rob Wheless; their children, Sarah and Elizabeth Wheless; Max Koshewa; and his wife Julie Koshewa. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robbie Stadter and Wally Schwab, along with their spouses and children.

Donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Georgia chapter), Cystic Fibrosis/

Reaching Out Foundation, or The Westminster Schools.

Paul’s memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 24, at 3:00 at the McCain Chapel at The Westminster Schools.

A private interment and graveside service will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, at a later date.

SouthCare Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.

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Donny Maroney Donny Maroney, age 55 of Snellville, GA, passed away April 17, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, www. wagesfuneralhome.com

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Betty Mathews Betty Mathews, age 84 of Buford, GA passed away on April 20, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Genevieve Respass Genevieve Ann Respass, age 87 of Duluth, GA passed away April 20, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

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St. Leo University’s Gwinnett Education Center is participating in “Put a Sock in It,” collecting new and used footwear for distribution to charities in the Duluth area.

The Collaborative Community Committee at St. Leo’s University campus in Florida began the charity drive by collecting socks and shoes to be donated to Metropolitan Ministries, a charity based in Tampa, Fla. St. Leo athletics trainer Susan Cross challenged the university’s more than 40 education centers to take on the collection in their own communities.

Gwinnett Education Center Director Nancy King said her staff “hit the ground running,” and within 24 hours, the center had a drop box in the foyer for collecting items and posters up to inform the public about the drive.

Donations may be dropped off at the center, 3555 Koger Blvd., Clarkston Building in Duluth. The items will be donated to a local charity on April 29.

For more information, call 678-380-4005.

Relay Rally back at Lilburn park Lilburn’s annual Relay Rally will return to Lilburn

City Park at 5 p.m. on April 29. Organized by the Lilburn Woman’s Club, the rally helps raise funds for Gwinnett’s Relay for Life in association with the American Cancer Society.

The event will feature activities concessions, game stations and live entertainment from Music on Main Street, Boulder Monkey and Crying Room Players.

A cookout fundraiser will serve hot dogs and hamburgers at 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday.

The Sweetwater Masonic Lodge members will grill out, and teams will have snacks and drinks for sale as their fundraiser.

Additionally, there will be several prizes for participants; best decorated tent, team with the most members, most money raised by a team and most money raised by an individual participant.

Survivors will be honored at 5 p.m. in City Hall, where a complimentary light meal will be served.

If you plan to attend the meal, RSVP to Sally Baker at sallysbaker@gmail. com. The event will end to the sound of bagpipes with a moving lap around the field underneath the luminaries.

For more information, contact Pat Swan at sbp6388@aol.com or Gail Zarnik at gailz18@aol. com.

— From staff reports

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BETHLEHEM

Loyd Shipley Loyd Iven Shipley, age 67, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 12:00 noon until time of service.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Dorsey Smith Dorsey Smith, age 91, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Dephew Smith and Pearl Darsey Smith, daughter, Suzanne Smith, sister, Laverne Smith, brother, English Gary Smith, and grandson, Daniel Edwin Smith.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Eula Mae Bearden Smith, Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter in-law, Joe Dorsey and Patti Amerson Smith, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Christopher Dorsey and Samantha Smith, Lawrenceville, GA, Ryan Joseph Smith and fiancé, Kristin Moore, Sandy Springs, GA; great-grandchildren, Curtis Dorsey Smith, Thomas Gabriel Smith, Alexis Christine Smith; sister and brother in-law, Carol Smith Webb and Chester Webb, Elberton, GA; sister in-law, Patricia K. Smith, Hoschton, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Smith was born on September 10, 1924 in Claxton, GA. He was a graduate of Claxton High School and a graduate of Landig Mortuary of Science College. He was a former owner of Smith and Kennedy Funeral Home in Claxton, GA where he was Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He was retired from C.S.X. Railroad as a conductor with thirty-two years of service, and a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Moeller officiating. Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville, GA with Military Honors.

BUFORD

Robert Smith Robert “Joe” Smith, age 64 of Buford, Georgia passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters and son-in-law Amanda and Don Strong, of Sugar Hill, GA; Samantha Smith, of Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law Walter “Butch” and Donna Smith, of McDonough, GA; grandchildren Mason Sullivan, Maddie Sullivan and Mercy Strong. The family will receive friends at Sugar Hill Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 1 to 2 PM, with a service following in the church Chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Bobby McGraw officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive, Buford, Georgia 30518. 770-9459999. Please sign the online guestbook at www. crowellbrothers.com

ATLANTA

Gwenda Willingham Gwenda Lenise Willingham, the daughter of Gloria Wanda Winstead Willingham and the late Marion Willingham was born on March 21, 1956.

After a lengthy illness, she departed this life on April 15, 2016. Funeral services to be held Monday April 25, 2016: Visitation at 10:00, Service at noon at Z

Zion Baptist Church, 2311 West Ninth Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. A local memorial will be held on April 23, 2016 at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 3700 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096 starting at 11:00 AM. Gwenda attended Owensboro High School where she graduated as an Honor Society Graduate with a 3.6 GPA. Gwenda continued her education at Western Kentucky University graduating with honors in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

She was an active member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, HZ Chapter and received her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bellarmine College in 1981.

Gwenda’s work career included: Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation Cost Accounting Manager in 1984; in 1995, Gwenda joined Glenayre Electronics Inc., becoming Director of Finance & Business Support Analysis. Gwenda’s career also included: Unisource Worldwide Inc. and WinCup. Gwenda was professionally affiliated with IMA, NABA, and NBMBAA. During her years in Metro-Atlanta, she became an avid pinochle player.

In 1996, Gwenda joined the (APA) and (NPA). In 2000, Gwenda was diagnosed with MS and she continued on determined to fight through the illness.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her life partner, Edward Perry of Duluth, Georgia; her Mother, Gloria W. Horne of Owensboro, Kentucky; two brothers, William B. Horne of Raeford, North Carolina and Walt (Janet) Horne of Owensboro, Kentucky; two nephews, Brandon Horne of Oxford, North Carolina and Chance Horne of Owensboro, Kentucky; two nieces, Brittany Horne of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Alexis Riley of Owensboro, Kentucky; local cousins, Gloria (Ernie) Brock of Roswell, Georgia, Candace (Chester) Ransom of Acworth and Lloria Harris of Atlanta, Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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Chanin Watkins, 35, of Bethlehem was arrested Thursday on 26 counts of theft by taking, according

to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

“The arrest followed a detailed investigation surrounding the theft of approximately $56,000 in funds from the Barrow Youth Soccer Association,” Capt. Matt Guthas said.

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enough, one of the two started throwing a Quick thinking by a huge rock Snellville Parks and Recreand kicking ation employee helped nab the roll up two would-be thieves, the concession Jillian city announced. window.”

Bouchard Park Facility CoordinaBouchator Jillian Bouchard said rd called the Snellville she was leaving T.W. Bris- Police Department. coe Park at about 5 p.m.

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Police went around the opposite side of the building and caught them in the act, according to the city. “Seriously, I didn’t do anything,” Bouchard said. “All thanks goes to Snellville PD and Snellville Dispatch.” Bouchard praised dispatcher Jasmina Hodzic.

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Forty-five minutes earlier, a Warrenton police officer had been conducting a follow-up investigation related to a vehicle pursuit that occurred at about 10 p.m. the night before.

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in the metro area (and the one that contains most of the city of Atlanta), had a A new report Wednesday weighted average of 9.5 finds that metro Atlanta has days of unhealthy levels of its cleanest air in more than ozone. Other metro Atlanta a decade. counties getting F’s on The American Lung Asozone were Rockdale, sociation’s 2016 “State of Cobb, DeKalb and Henry. the Air’’ report said ozone Gwinnett County received and particle pollution levels a D. in the Atlanta area have Earning ozone A’s were improved since its first the coastal counties of report in 2000. That’s when Chatham and Glynn, plus Atlanta ranked as the ninth Sumter County in South most polluted city for ozone. Georgia. Other grades inNow the metro area ranks clude a C for Clarke County, 52nd for most ozone-pollut- which includes Athens, a ed city.

C for Bibb, which includes The better air in Atlanta Macon, a C for Richmond, was driven “by improvewhich includes Augusta, and ments in transportation a B for Muscogee County, emissions, and our power which includes Columbus. plants have taken steps to Most Georgia counties clean up,’’ said June Deen of did not have enough data to the American Lung Associa- receive a grade. tion of the Southeast.

On particle pollution, “We’ve invested more in several Georgia counenergy efficiency,’’ she said, ties earned A’s — Clarke, adding that the Clean Air Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Act has had a big impact on Floyd, Fulton, Glynn, Hall, pollution.

Houston, Lowndes, Pauld“We’re doing so much ing, Richmond, Walker and better,’’ Deen said.

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Ozone, a variant of oxygen, plays a necessary role in the upper reaches of the atmosphere but is unhealthy for living creatures. At ground level, it is created by the reaction of sunlight on emissions from vehicles and other sources.

Particle pollution is made of soot or tiny particles that come from coal-fired power plants, diesel emissions, wildfires and wood-burning devices.

Exposure to particles can increase the risk of hospitalization for asthma, damage to the lungs, lung cancer and premature death.

Rome, Augusta, Savannah, Dalton and Valdosta made the list of the cleanest U.S. cities for shortterm particle pollution.

Brunswick was among the cleanest for ozone and for

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Bainbridge and Savannah/ Hinesville/Stateboro were among the cleanest for ozone.

The “State of the Air 2016” report looks at levels of ozone and particle pollution found in official monitoring sites across the U.S. in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

“It’s a trend report,’’ Deen said. Each year takes a three-year block of data, so that a single unusual year doesn’t skew the results, she said.

Nationally, the report found continued improvement in air quality in 2012-2014, showing lower levels of year-round particle pollution and ozone. In the 25 cities with the worst pollution, the majority saw improvements from last year. Many saw their lowest levels ever of year-round particle pollution or ozone pollution.

Still, more than half of all Americans — 166 million people — live in counties where they are exposed to unhealthful levels of these pollutants, the report said.

Vigil “Lilburn did an excellent job,” Chrischon said. types of things that other “They worked non-stop, people would never no48 hours straight. They tice,” she said. “He was said they had a lot of unique and different and a leads and they followed lot of fun. He would crack up and they found him. a lot of jokes, and try to They personally came to scare the kids sometimes, the family and talked us but he just always kept through it. My hat is off to you laughing, but he was the Lilburn Police Departalso serious when it came ment.” to making sure his family The vigil was largely was taken care of.” organized by the United Ellis’ husband, ChrisFood and Commercial topher, said Ferguson was Workers Local 1996, al“like that big brother/ though Ferguson was not little brother that everyone a member of the organizaloved” and as “a family tion. UFCW Organizer man who loved his chilTiffany Beroid said the dren, always spoiled them union wanted to do someand was a good husband thing to honor his memory to my daughter. after they heard about his “He’s going to be death. missed,” Ferguson’s “This was done so father-in-law said.

J.D.’s death wouldn’t be in The couple praised Lilvain,” she said. “We defiFamily members and friends sing “Amazing Grace” during a candlelight vigil on Thursnitely wanted to be here day for J.D. Ferguson outside the Lilburn Walmart, where he was fatally shot by an burn police for their work for the family to share our alleged shoplifter earlier this month. Family members remembered him as a good per- to quickly find Fordyce son who cared deeply for others. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans) within days of the shooting. condolences.”

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“No, no, no,” she said.

Officials won’t confirm if the reason for the state scrutiny is the same issue noted by Ledford.

City spokesman Brian Arrington said Thursday the city doesn’t comment on ongoing investigations.

Chuck Efstration, a state rep from Dacula and an attorney, is representing some of the poll workers. The city hired him, he said.

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Election day. “Our position is we’re cooperating fully with the secretary of state’s office.”

Kautz said in a statement Thursday that she heard about the investigation after the election.

“Matters such as this are very serious, because they place the integrity of the entire election process into question,” she said.

“The citizens of Snellville are entitled to elections free from uncertainty and discrepancy.”

Phyllis Richardson, the Kautz-hired city clerk booted after Witts took office, is represented by her regular attorney, Harry Daniels. He told the Daily Post this week that his client, who worked the election along with about 20 poll workers, also did nothing wrong.

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An email sent by new City Clerk Melisa Arnold suggests the discrepancy was more than 100 ballots.

City Manager Butch Sanders had the committee come back to recheck its work in January. The state’s election started on Nov. 10, according to the newly released case summary.

In one Snellville email, election worker Getchen Schulz told others she felt there was a “very good chance” the problem came up when Richardson was alone with her son working on the ballots.

“All poll workers were diligent in performing their duties accurately,” she wrote. “The only time that one of us was not observing the process related to the election was the transfer of highlighted names on the night before the election and the morning of the election.”

Schulz, who directed comment Thursday to Efstration, didn’t accuse Richardson of intentional errors but wondered if Richardson and her son ran out of time to transfer the names.

Daniels said his client was diligent in her work, particularly because she was already under scrutiny. The city council had voted to put her on an election committee to oversee the election, rather than have her run it herself, because officials weren’t confident in her experience.

“She made sure those names were transferred properly,” Daniels said.

“It’s my position that if any discrepancy took place, it took place at the time of the intakes,” because Richardson didn’t handle intake.

Confirmation of the state investigation comes to light only weeks after news that District Attorney Danny Porter is investigating Witts on suspicion of tax evasion and campaign fund misuse.

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The vigil was about more than remembering Ferguson and who he was when he was alive, though. It also served as a call for action from Walmart to ensure other loss prevention officers are not killed while doing their jobs.

State Rep. Dewey McClain, D-Lawrenceville, told attendees that they should demand the retailer to provide the officers with bulletproof vests and training on how to deal with potential violent situations. The legislator said Walmart sells bulletproof vests for about $75.

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Brookwood girls, Kaur win region golf title

By Paul Thomas paul.thomas@gwinnettdailypost.com

except thanks to God. We are blessed. It’s not just her, it’s the other two siblings that are playing at a very high level. We are a soccer family. Very busy.”

As the oldest, Elexa is setting a high bar for her siblings. At Buford she’s a four-year starter and has signed to play with South Carolina.

Prior to today’s game with Lambert, she had 97

SNELLVILLE — Behind a low-medalist 73 from senior Harmanprit Kaur, the Brookwood girls golf team claimed its eighth region championship since 1999 and its second straight.

The Broncos as a team shot 256 to win the Region 8-AAAAAA tournament on Thursday at Summit Chase Country Club and advance to the state finals in Augusta.

Runner-up Parkview shot a 289 to qualify for the Class AAAAAA state sectionals in Tifton as a team, while South Gwinnett’s Alexis Taylor shot a 77 to qualify as an individual.

For Kaur, it was her third region championship in her career, after winning as a freshman and sophomore and the runner-up last year.

“It definitely was,” Harmanprit Kaur Kaur said when asked if the second-place finish was motivation entering Thursday’s tournament. “I knew that I needed to work harder than I did last year to improve on my game where I was lacking last year. It definitely was motivation.”

On the front nine, Taylor held a oneshot advantage on Kaur, but the Brookwood senior was able to birdie holes 12 and 13 as she closed with a back-nine 35 to claim the title.

Taylor made bogey on four holes on the back nine to finish in second.

“I just told myself to keep grinding, keep working at it and not think about my score so I wouldn’t mess up,” Kaur said.

“I just went out there and played, tried not to think about it.”

Parkview was led by an 85 from Menna Fasil, with Jessy Everett (101), Emi Sandy (103) and Imani Bowen (123) advancing the Panthers.

Dacula finished in third with a 328 as Victoria Makhoul shot 93.

Kaur’s 73 tied the school record in an a region or state tournament event, while the Broncos also got career-best rounds from Dhani McDowell (85) and Holly Amick (98) for a 256 total.

“The No. 1 thing I think about (having Kaur) is they play relaxed because of that,” Brookwood head coach Steve Thompson said. “She’s not a prima donna.

“She wants them to succeed. She’s more likely to be excited about Dhani shooting an 85 today than her winning the region.”

The tournament was the end of era for the region, which will be splitting up next year as the GHSA adds Class AAAAAAA and Dacula stays in Class AAAAAA.

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Buford’s Elexa Bahr reacts after scoring for Honduras against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship. (Photo: MEXSPORT/Javier Ramirez)

South Carolina signee Elexa Bahr stars for Buford and Honduran U20 national team

By Paul Thomas • paul.thomas@gwinnettdailypost.com Buford senior Elexa Bahr didn’t really have a choice in what sport she would play. Neither did her younger siblings.

In the Bahr house, once you’re able to stand on your own two feet, the next step is learn how to dribble a soccer ball.

“We make a joke about it saying we were kind of born into playing soccer,” she said. “As soon as we’re able to walk, we start playing soccer, and we’ve loved

it ever since.”

The family’s patriarch, Alex Bahr, was born in Tela, Honduras, and had a 16-year professional soccer career in Honduras, Mexico and the United States, including a stint with the Atlanta Silverbacks. He’s now in his third season as an assistant for the Buford boys soccer team.

While Elexa plays for Buford and Gwinnett Soccer Association 98 in club, her 15-year-old brother Al-

exander plays for Georgia United and her 11-year-old sister plays club for GSA as well. That means that Alex and his wife, Vickie, are often going in different directions every night of the week and on the weekends, too.

“For me it’s kind of like a dream come true,” Alex Bahr said. “After I played professional, and now in coaching — an 11-year coaching career — it’s awesome. What else can I say

REGION TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tigers strong start to finish in title win Archer boys, Brookwood girls win 8-AAAAAA track crowns

By David Friedlander

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LAWRENCEVILLE — Archer boys track and field coach John McCartney and Brookwood girls coach Kelly Swanson had both pretty much mapped out the exact results they had hoped for from their respective teams prior to Thursday’s events at the Region 8-AAAAAA championship meet at Archer Community Stadium.

By the end of the day, the Tiger boys and the Bronco girls had exceeded the expectations of their

coaches.

Buoyed by four more state sectional qualifiers, including a record-setting performance from 800-meter runner DaMonte’ Ward, Archer grabbed its first region team championship with 127 points, outdistancing runner-up Brookwood (116) by a larger margin than even McCartney had hoped for.

“We projected we’d win by just under five (points) if everything went well,” McCartney said. “We kept seeing us doing what we were supposed to do. … A See REGION 8, Page 4B

Norcross’ Beal shows off arm Football star wins shot put, discus at 7-AAAAAA meet

By Will Hammock

double-winner of the region meet, which continues today with running finals.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder HOSCHTON — The won his discus title first nation’s top-ranked junior with a personal-best toss defensive end is a pretty of 146 feet, 3 inches, then good thrower, too. was victorious in the shot at 50-9, a couple of feet off Norcross’ Robert Beal his best. swept the discus and shot In addition to being put titles Thursday at the Region 7-AAAAAA Track fun, track and field also helps Beal with his skills and Field Championships in football, his main sport. at Mill Creek, showing He is the No. 1 ranked how much he enjoys his secondary sport to football. defensive end and No. 19 overall player nationally in “I just love (track and the ESPN 300 rankings for field),” Beal said. “My sister (Skyla, who was fifth juniors. Previously a Notre Norcross’ Robert Beal, one of the nation’s top junior in the shot put) does it, too. Dame commitment, he listed his favorites Thursday football recruits, won the discus and shot put titles I just come out to support Thursday in the Region 7-AAAAAA Track and Field her and I do it, too.”

See REGION 7, Page 4B Beal was the lone Championships at Mill Creek. (Photo: Will Hammock) will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

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ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t mind playing two extrainning games against the Atlanta Braves in less than 24 hours. They won them both.

Yasmani Grandal delivered an RBI double in the 10th inning to give the Dodgers a 2-1 victory over the Braves on Thursday afternoon following a 5-3 win in 10 innings the previous night.

Enrique Hernandez singled with one out and Grandal, who had entered the game as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, followed with a booming two-base hit to the fence in left-center field off Alexi Ogando (1-1).

Chris Hatcher (2-1) got credit for the victory after a perfect ninth inning and Kenley Jansen got his seventh save by pitching around a one-out double by Erick Aybar in the 10th.

The Dodgers (10-6) left 13 runners on base, but still won the series against the Braves (4-11) in their last visit to Turner Field after dropping the opener 8-1 on Tuesday.

Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw made it through eight innings and allowed just one run despite giving up five hits to the first seven batters he faced.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner surrendered 10 hits for the just the fourth time in his career, but also struck out 10 and walked just one in the no-decision. The lefthander threw 116 pitches.

Braves starter Matt Wisler allowed four hits and just an unearned run in 6 2/3 innings. The righthander struck out six and walked two, throwing 115 pitches.

The Dodgers almost took the lead in the seventh inning, with Kershaw part of a bang-bang play at the plate.

After reaching on a two-base error by rookie Braves center fielder Mallex Smith, Kershaw was called out at the plate on a throw from right fielder Jeff Francoeur trying to score on a single by Co-

rey Seager.

The Dodgers thought Kershaw had beat the tag

by Tyler Flowers, but the call stood after a video review that lasted nearly five minutes.

Kershaw gave up extrabase hits to the opening two batters of the game for the first time in his career, then surrendered three singles to start the second inning.

The Braves, though, couldn’t break through for a big inning either time.

Daniel Castro was thrown out trying to stretch his RBI double into a triple, the call was allowed to stand after review, and Kershaw got out of the bases-loaded jam with a strikeout and double play.

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The Dodgers loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth inning, but Jim Johnson got pinch-hitter Justin Turner to fly out.

Then Kershaw stranded two runners in the bottom of the inning.

Chase Utley doubled in the ninth for the Dodgers, but Arodys Vizcaino struck out Peterson following an intentional walk to Adrian Gonzalez to end the threat.

Notes: The Dodgers recalled LHP Luis Avilan on Thursday from TripleA Oklahoma City, where the veteran reliever had allowed three hits and no runs over six innings. …

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relief appearances, was placed on the bereavement list, creating the spot for Avilan. … Dodgers LF Carl Crawford (lower back tightness) is expected to come off the disabled list Monday after his rehab with Oklahoma City and Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. … RHP Pedro Baez was tested for a concussion after he was hit in the back of the head by a throw in the Dodgers bullpen on Wednesday. …

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2nd-gen drivers in heated race

By Don Coble

Staff Correspondent

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) pits during the Food City 500 on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Photo: Randy Sartin/USA Today Sports)

NASCAR, tracks targeting new fans to boost dwindling attendance

By Don Coble

Staff Correspondent

Last Sunday’s race at the Bristol Motor Speedway is continued proof NASCAR still isn’t getting a second chance to make a new impression.

Based on a persistent decline in attendance and television ratings, the series clearly has lost traction with many of its fans.

Concern throughout the industry has been transformed into the reality that many fans have lost interest.

More than half the seats were empty for last Sunday’s race. Although Bristol has 165,000 seats, the race generally is considered one of the most popular short-track events on the schedule.

Worse yet, Fox ratings were the lowest for a nondelayed Bristol race since the network came into NASCAR in 2001. And dwindling ratings have become the norm this year.

Now it’s Richmond International Raceway’s turn to try to stop the trend.

The track hopes to do it by cutting its capacity in half to concentrate on the overall experience, track president Dennis Bickmeier said.

The game plan is to retain what’s left of the current fan base while trying to attract new fans, he said.

“Keep the core (fan base) strong. Our core fan base here in this market is very strong. Our renewals remain very strong,” he said.

“The second part of that is to introduce new fans to the sport. We’ve got to get families and kids and generations coming back to the racetrack together.

That’s what our sport

the Daytona International Speedway, the average cost SPRINT CUP SERIES of a ticket for last FebruWhat: Toyota Owners 400 (Ninth of 36 races). ary’s Daytona 500 was a Where: Richmond International Raceway at Richlittle more than $160. mond, Va. While the government When: Sunday at 1 p.m. reports a lower unemployBroadcast: Television — FOX, 1 p.m.; Radio — Moment rate, it also admits tor Racing Network, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 90, noon. average earnings are less Track: .75-mile tri-oval. now than they’ve been in Race format: 400 laps. years. That’s forced some Last year’s winner: Kurt Busch. fans to be more conservaTrack schedule: Friday — practice, 11 a.m.; pole tive with their discretionqualifying, 4:15 p.m.; Saturday — practices, 8:30 ary funds. a.m. and 11 a.m.

While Richmond Up next: The GEICO 500 is May 1 at the Talladega remains a favorite among Superspeedway. the drivers, attendance has lagged there for years.

XFINITY SERIES Starting in 1992, RichWhat: ToyotaCare 250 (Eighth of 33 races). mond enjoyed 33 consecuWhere: Richmond International Raceway. tive sellouts. That streak When: Saturday at 1:45 p.m. was broken in 2008 and Broadcast: Television — Fox Sports 1, 12:30 p.m.; the track hasn’t filled the Radio — Motor Racing Network, Sirius Satellite stands since.

Radio channel 90, 12:30 p.m.

Since 2013, the track reRace format: 250 laps.

Last year’s winner: Denny Hamlin. sponded by removing the Track schedule: Friday — practices, 13:30 p.m. and grandstands in the third 3 p.m.; Saturday — pole qualifying, 9:35 a.m. turn and along the backUp next: The Xfinity 250 is May 14 at the Dover stretch to reduce capacity International Speedway. from 112,000 to 60,000.

By not wasting too much time on trying to get was built on. Our sport the car looked, or the old fans back, Richmond’s was built on families and follow-the-leader style of approach is to get new generations coming to the racing it produced. fans in the seats — and racetrack.”

NASCAR went back to keeping them there by Overall, the seasona more “traditional-lookgiving them more bang for opening Daytona 500 ing” stock car in 2012. By their hard-earned bucks. is the only race that has then however, some fans’ “It’s not something new reported a sellout this attention was focused on to the industry,” Bickmeier year. But to do that the new things. said. “Actually it’s not new track eliminated more than Price-gouging also has for sports. You’ve seen it 45,000 permanent seats. crippled the sport. For ex- in NFL stadiums; you’ve The other seven races ample, hotels near Bristol seen it in college stadiums. this season have had huge not only jacked their rates You see this type of rightsections of empty seats. to more than $300 a night, sizing to give fans in the There is no clear-cut many required a mandaarea a much more enjoyreason for the overall tory three-day stay. Added able experience.” decline. If it were that with $40 parking at private But the real challenge simple, everyone in the lots and the price of tickets for Richmond — and sport — from chairman and concessions, the racing every other track in Brian France, to team weekend cost more than NASCAR — is to get fans owners and drivers — $1,500 for a family of four. back to the track. Network would be addressing it.

The cost of going to television faces the same It’s clear the sport lost Walt Disney World for the challenges. a lot of fans with the Car same weekend is compaAnd once, and if, they of Tomorrow. While the rable. get them back, they have car ushered in a new level According to Internato keep them there because of safety improvements, tional Speedway Corp., they probably won’t get a many didn’t like the way the parent company of third chance.

Hawks take 2-0 lead to Boston The Sports Xchange

stifling Boston the rest of the way in an 89-72 If the Boston Celtics triumph. hope to stay in their first“I think that (Game 2) round series for more than had a different feel than two more games, they are even the other night,” going to need to solve the Celtics coach Brad Atlanta Hawks’ stifling Stevens said. “The other defense. night it was one of those The Hawks will try to nights where we didn’t build a commanding 3-0 shoot it (well at first), like lead in the best-of-seven we had done some really series behind that defense good things and then once when they visit Boston we started making shots today. we felt really good about The Celtics shot 23 per- our chances. Here, it never cent from the field in the felt like we were at their first half of Game 1 before level.” overcoming a 19-point Boston is also dealing deficit and falling just with a series of injuries short 102-101. and does not expect Avery Atlanta put together the Bradley (hamstring) back same early effort defenfor Game 3 while Kelly sively in Game 2 and this Olynyk (shoulder) is questime did not let up, jump- tionable. ing out to a 24-3 lead and TV: 8 p.m., FSSE

The rookie of the year battle between Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney has been entertaining, if not fascinating.

The two second-generation drivers have shown an unusual level of know-how in the first eight races with Elliott posting five top-10s — and consecutive topfives — and Blaney with two top-10s.

Both are ranked in the top 20 in points, ahead of veterans like Paul Menard, Kyle Larson, Aric Almirola, Greg Biffle, Casey Mears, Clint Bowyer and David Ragan.

Elliott, son of 1988 series champion Bill Elliott, was expected to be a strong contender for the rookie title since he replaced Jeff Gordon in the No. 24 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports.

So far, he’s lived up to the hype, including a fourthplace finish last Sunday at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Elliott admitted he’s relied heavily on his Hendrick teammates — Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne.

“I think it just comes back to having a good car, and I thought our guys did a really good job throughout the weekend,” the 20-year-old driver said. “We didn’t start off like we wanted to, but we were able to kind of work through some things, lean on our teammates a lot.”

Blaney is the son of former USAC champion and NASCAR driver Dave Blaney. He drives the iconic No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing.

His development has been surprising since Blaney only enjoys a working relationship with the two teams at Penske Racing. Also, the Woods are returning to fulltime status for the first time since 2008.

There have been some rookie battles in the past, including in 1979 when Dale Earnhardt beat Terry Labonte and Harry Gant; in 1982 when Geoff

Bodine beat Mark Martin; in 1988 when Ken Bouchard beat Ernie Irvan; in 1993 when Jeff Gordon beat Bobby Labonte; in 2000 when Matt Kenseth beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Dave Blaney; in 2001 when Kevin Harvick beat Kurt Busch; and, in 2002 when Ryan Newman beat Jimmie Johnson.

So far, NASCAR likes new Xfinity heat races Initial reactions were positive to heat races that set the starting lineup for last Saturday’s Xfinity Series race, NASCAR said.

The lineups for two 50lap heat races were set by qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway. The starting lineup for the main event then was set by the results of both qualifiers.

The format also will be used this week at Richmond International Raceway, the Dover International Speedway on May 14 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 23.

NASCAR executive vice president Steve O’Donnell told SiriusXM Radio’s NASCAR channel if the program is popular in Xfinity, it may be used in Sprint Cup. “If we see positive momentum and fans really like it, it’s something we’d take a look at (for Sprint Cup),” he said.

Pit stops The entry form for Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond International Raceway has 41 cars on it, marking the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500 one driver won’t qualify for the main event.

The previous seven races either had a full field of 40 entries or fewer … The minor accident involving Kyle Busch’s car and race fan Erin Vandyke in the Bristol Motor Speedway infield has renewed concerns about people being in a dangerous workplace. Busch crashed and was trying to get into the garage area when he struck Vandyke as she was taking pictures while standing in the entrance. Vandyke said she wasn’t injured.

Sprint Cup driver Chase Elliott (24) looks on during a rain delay prior to the start of the Duck Commander 500 on April 9 at Texas Motor Speedway. (Photo: Jerome Miron/ USA Today Sports)

IN BRIEF

Mountain View’s George, Brown sign with college wrestling programs

the upcoming All-County Banquet, scheduled for May 22 at Mill Creek.

This year’s class includes professional hurdler Aleec Harris of Duluth, state champion pole vaulter Cameron Cheek of Mill Creek, record-holding triple-jumper Michelle Rogers of Dacula, state champion pole vaulter Erica Penk of Dacula and longtime Norcross and Buford coach Ron Green.

Mountain View seniors Justin George and Austin Brown have signed with college wrestling programs.

George, a three-time state-placer, signed with Shorter.

He finished his senior season 24-0 and won the Class AAAAAA state title at 152 pounds, earning first-team all-county honors. He had a 122-20 record as a high school wrestler.

Brown, a two-time state-placer, signed with Reinhardt. Duluth to host alumni hoops game Duluth High School will host an alumni basketball He was third in the state as a senior in the 195-pound for former players June 5 at Bunten Park at 2 p.m. All weight class, earning first-team all-county honors. He former players, managers and cheerleaders are welcome had a 124-43 record in high school. to attend.

For more information, email Joe Marelle at Mill Creek quartet signs to mare6329@bellsouth.net.

play lacrosse in college

Four Mill Creek girls lacrosse players signed college scholarships on Wednesday. The duo of Lexi Allen and Ashely Allen signed with Limestone, Dallas Thomas with Reinhardt and Montinique Hendrix signed with Methodist.

The Hawks are unbeaten this season at 16-0 after a 21-2 win over Brookwood on Wednesday. Laxpower. com ranks Mill Creek No. 3 in the state.

Gwinnett Track Hall of Fame announces new inductees

The Gwinnett County Track and Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame will induct five new members at

FCA Soccer ATL to host free camps at Providence Christian

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Soccer ATL, in partnership with Providence Christian, will host free soccer clinics this Saturday and May 14 at the Lilburn private school’s athletic fields.

The events, from 10 a.m. to noon, are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Former pro, college, club and high school soccer players will run the camp.

For more information or to ask questions, call 423313-5171, email ylopez@fca.org or go to fcasoccer. org.

— From staff reports

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Wesleyan boys, girls sweep region track titles

By Robinns Exume Staff Correspondent

NORCROSS — Nothing could slow down the Wesleyan track team during Thursday’s Region 6-AA Championships at Greater Atlanta Christian. Both the Wolves boys and girls teams won their regionals and were paced by some strong individual performances.

“It was really just a great team win,” Wesleyan girls coach Candler Baxley said.

“We knew it was going to be a tight meet.

“We are really proud of them.”

Kylie Reed won the 800-meter final with a time of 2:26.42, edging out GAC’s Abby Kettle by .09 seconds.

Teammate Bailey Edwards finished fourth to also qualify for the state

sectionals.

With the exception of the 100, the girls team had state sectional qualifiers in every running event.

Sheridan Davenport (25.99) finished fourth in the 200 meter dash, with Greater Atlanta’s Nia Brown (25.57) and Kennedy Street (25.8) taking second and third place respectively.

Davenport (59.04) also placed fourth in the 400, with teammate Cairo Booker finishing third at 57.99 seconds.

Wesleyan also qualified both Ellie Bradach (11:48.32, second) and Beck Coxhead (12:17.06, fourth) in the 3,200 meter run.

Meagan Lynch would qualify in both the 100 and 300 hurdles, placing third in the 100 (16.61) and 300 (49.69) behind second-

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said Machovec’s father as Georgia, Florida State, David, a track and field Tennesee, Alabama, LSU coach at Dacula. and Miami.

The Hawks’ other girls “It helps with my winners were Sydney explosion, getting off the Campbell, who longline and stuff like that,” jumped 17-7 to edge ColBeal said of track and lins Hill’s Ijeoma Uche field. (also 17-7), and Camryn While Beal was the Petit in the 1,600-meter individual standout, run (5 minutes, 21.62 host Mill Creek led the seconds). They also got team standings in both runner-up finishes from divisions. The Hawks Meghan Kelly, in the pole finished the day with 73 vault (9-0) and Zyonycka boys points for a lead Robinson in the high on second-place Collins jump (5-0).

Hill (49) and third-place Peachtree Ridge’s Norcross (46), while the girls team had a trio of girls had 76 points to Nor- region champions in triple cross’ 62 and Peachtree jumper Makaila McIntyre Ridge’s 51.

(36-5 1/4), discus thrower Mill Creek’s boys team Milan Williams (124-1) had a pair of first-place and pole vaulter Maria finishes from Edmond Solares (9-6). Norcross Graham in the long jump got a girls event win from (23-7) and Alex Bassett in Sierra Zinamon, who won the pole vault (13-0), as the high jump at 5-2. well as runner-up finishes Collins Hill’s Justin from Jack Griffith in the Laryea repeated as the discus, Nick Campbell in 7-AAAAAA boys triple the shot put and Andrew jump champion with a Ramsammy in the high distance of 43-4 1/2, just jump. past his winning distance Three Mill Creek girls from 2015. North Gwinposted first-place finishes, nett’s Matthew Haller, led by Rachel Machovec who moved in this school in the shot put (36-7). year from Illinois, cleared Machovec, whose older 6-4 for first place in the siblings Israel and Eve high jump. were state champion The last running throwers at Dacula, also final of Thursday was an took second in the discus. exciting one as Moun“(Rachel) puts in about tain View’s Tyler Barber 10 percent of the (throw- pulled ahead late to win ing work) that (Israel the 1,600 in 4:26.16, bareand Eve) did because she ly ahead of the 4:26.28 focuses on other sports,” posted by Peachtree

place teammate Sutton West (47.40).

GAC’s Stephanie Reynolds (15.57) and Jada Jones (15.75 ) would finish 1-2 and advance to sectionals in the 100 hurdles, while Danielle Shipp (50.05) qualified in the 300 hurdles for the Spartans.

Both schools would swap spots in the relay events as GAC won the girls 400 relay (48.37) besting Wesleyan (49.43) by just over a second. Wesleyan would take the 1,600 relay in a time of 4:01.14, beating out GAC’s time of 4:02.98.

Wesleyan would win the team title with a score of 173, followed by GAC’s total of 146.

Shortly after the girls 100 hurdles, torrential rain caused a delay of nearly 30 minutes, and sporadic rain would continue throughout

career goals. Last year as a junior, she was named Region 8-AAAA player of the year as the Wolves reached the Class AAAA Elite Eight in the state tournament.

This season she has had to be more of a distributor as she’s drawn the majority of opposing defenses’ attention.

“She gets a lot of the numbers defensively,” Buford head coach Drew Eager said. “She gets the best mark every game. I don’t care whether it’s the smaller school or whether it’s the bigger schools, they know her name. So she’s kind of had to change a little bit and be more of a creator and say, ‘I’m going to draw two or three (defenders) every night and then I’m going to start trying to find the open man.’

“But she can still fill it up in the back of the net.

She’s our one that we really want to be able to put the ball away.”

Bahr has 19 goals and nine assists entering today’s game and the Wolves are 14-2 overall and 8-0 in Region 8-AAAA play this season.

As impressive as her Buford career has been, her most memorable moment in her playing career came in December as she played with the Honduras

Brookwood of bittersweet, because there’s been a bunch of “It will be a whole new good groups of men’s and experience for us to go to women’s coaches that a different region because have run this (region). If Archer, Grayson, South you were out there today and us all practice out you saw a lot help, on here,” Thompson said. the golf course with the “So we saw each other coaches working together every day. We’re more and trying to make this family than adversaries whole event. It’s just not and know the coaches real (Brookwood) running the well. tournament, it was the “So from that point region running the tournaof view it will be sort ment.”

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performances by placing second in the 400 (50.83) grabbing the final qualifying spot in the 800 with a time of 2:01.39.

Bailey Renfroe stayed with the pack early and earned a hard-fought thirdplace finish to qualify in the 3,200 (10:24.03), while Jason McClesky won the 110 hurdles (15.51) and finished second in the 300 hurdles (42.72) behind teammate Clay Patrick’s time of 40.38.

GAC grabbed the last two qualifying spots in the 300 hurdles as Tony Wyche (43.62) and Correggio Paegler (45.31) finished third and fourth, respectively.

Wesleyan would win the 400 relay by edging out Pace Academy in an exciting finish that saw the Wolves take the crown by less than a third of a sec-

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Mill Creek’s Alex Bassett approaches the pole vault Thursday in the Region 7-AAAAAA Track and Field Championships. Bassett won the event. (Photo: Will Hammock)

the meet.

But the Wesleyan boys would carve a clear path to their region title, winning four events and sending state qualifiers in all running events.

“It’s really hard to describe,” Wesleyan boys coach Chad McDaniel said of his team performance.

“We did as well as or better than seeded in almost every single event.”

Jordan Mack would start the run of state qualifiers with a second-place finish in the 100 (11.24). GAC’s Josh Irvin grabbed the last state qualifying spot with a time of 11.41.

Mack would best his 100 effort by winning the 200 in a time of 22.74 seconds, as he held off Holy Innocents’ Evan Thomas at the end.

Jalen Hodges would also turn in two state qualifying

Buford senior Elexa Bahr is signed to play soccer for South Carolina next season. (Staff Photo: Paul Thomas)

women’s national team in the CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championship, which served as qualifiers for the U-20 Women’s FIFA World Cup. “It was amazing,” she said. “It was an experience like no other. It really was.”

Although she’s lived in the metro Atlanta area her entire life, because of her father she was able to play for Honduras.

She chose to play for her father’s country in the hopes of getting looked at by the U.S. national team (players aren’t locked in to playing internationally for one country until they play a match with the senior national team). Bahr likely got more than just the United States’ attention with her performance in the tournament.

In group play, she scored twice in the opener, a 2-2 tie with Jamaica and scored again in the next game, a 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.

Honduras finished fourth, just missing out on qualifying for the World Cup, but Bahr got the opportunity to start against the United States — which featured Grayson’s Ella Stevens in its starting lineup — in a 7-0 semifinal loss.

For Alex, who never got a cap with the national team, the experience of watching his daughter play for his country’s national team was an emotional one.

“Wow. It’s a special moment for me because I’m from Honduras and I couldn’t wear that jersey,” he said. “She did it for me, practically. That’s amazing.

ond with a time of 43.45.

“I think we set the tone in the (400 relay),” McDaniel said. “They set a school record (in Wednesday’s preliminaries) and had an alternate in (Thursday) and still won.”

GAC qualified for the state sectional by placing third in the 400 relay.

Holy Innocents’ edgeed out Wesleyan to win the 1,600 relay with a mad dash at the end, while GAC grabbed fourth place to qualify for the state sectionals.

Wesleyan’s finish helped secure the Wolves’ dominance in the team standings as it won the region with 175 points, besting second place GAC’s 106.

“It’s hard to pinpoint one thing it was such a team effort, it was really fun to be a part of,” McDaniel said.

That moment is going to be in our memories and heart.

Tears came out. To see her trying to sing the national anthem, it’s amazing. That first game I didn’t expect that she was going to score two goals. That’s unbelievable. That’s an amazing experience. I can’t imagine the way she felt.”

Bahr’s international future is undecided at the moment. While open to a return to playing for Honduras, she still has her sights set on working her way on to the U.S. national team.

For now, her main focus is finishing her senior season at Buford with a bang.

As a freshman she helped the Wolves reach the Class AAA state semifinals and she hopes to help them reach even higher heights this season.

While a championship run would be a nice ending to her high school career, Bahr said it won’t define her Buford experience.

“Being in the state championship would mean everything, but at the same time not so much,” she said. “Because I feel like being on a team like Buford you really learn to be like a family, develop and just grow as a team.

It’s anyone’s dream to have a state championship ring really, but at the same time just being part of this team is great itself.”

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over runner-up Archer.

“Our goal (Thursday), lot is because we diversiand this season, was to fied, and we have many make sure we finish each events we’re decent in, meet (strong), (to be compared to two years ago, strong) from start to finwhen we weren’t. We were ish,” Swanson said. “We pretty much the 100 (-me- were second in the (400 ter dash) and the throws.” relay to start the meet) and “Our (400 relay) qualifirst in the (1,600 relay in fying for sectionals (was the last event), that’s what a big boost). They started we did (Thursday).” it all, and I’m super happy As McCartney menwith DaMonte’ Ward, who tioned, a qualifying perforI personally coached. He mance with a fourth-place went out testing somefinish by Archer’s 400 thing and went out and ran relay team in the meet’s (1:53.69).” opening event gave the Meanwhile, Swanson Tigers an initial boost. had hoped her Brookwood That effort was bolstered runners would provide even further when Ward some breathing room after sprinted out strong from holding a slim lead folthe gun in the 800, and lowing Wednesday’s field managed to maintain that events. quick pace over both laps And the Broncos to not only break his own surpassed even her most personal record with his optimistic aspirations, with time of 1:53.69 by more three event victories — than a third of a second, including a big finale in the but also best his own Ar1,600 relay — and 11 new cher school record. sectional qualifiers to fin“Last year, I was region ish with 147.50 points and runner up,” Ward said. run away with their fifth “This year, I made it my straight region team title goal to end my senior year by more than 50 points as a region champion.

… From the summer to November, I was running cross country. I decided not to go to Foot Locker (Invitational last winter), so I started training for track early, and went to some indoor meets.

“It was great to help my team. Just contributing to something bigger and better than me was something I needed to do. My team worked so hard since January to get where we are now. I’m just truly honored and proud.”

Like the Archer boys, Brookwood’s girls set the tone early, not only with a second-place finish by the 400 relay team, but also with region titles by Caitlan Tate in the 100-meter dash and Mackenzie Ellison in the 800, plus a 2-3 finish by Lauren Flynt and Elizabeth Saliba behind Grayson’s Yanely Gomez in the 3,200.

And the Broncos’ 1,600 relay team put the cherry on top for the team by breaking the Brookwood team record with a time of 3:51.54.

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“They officially broke the school record two weeks ago at Florida Relays, and it was a 3:56,” Swanson said. “(Thursday), we were trying to get to 3:53, and they demolished it.”

Among the other top individual performances in Thursday’s girls meet included two different region titles for Archer’s Serenity Douglas, who won both the 200 and 400 meters, plus single region championships for Tate, Gomez, Archer’s 400 relay team, Berkmar’s Jirah Simpkins (100 intermediate hurdles) and Shiloh’s Aweng Mawien (300 low hurdles).

In the boys meet, South Gwinnett’s Antuane Dennard was a double region champion by sweeping the hurdles events, while Comets teammate Terrell Smith (100), Parkview’s Justin Long (400), Ward, Grayson’s Trevious Frazier (200), Brookwood’s Zach Israel (3,200) and Grayson’s 1,600 relay team won one region title each.

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Getting to Know ... Chase d’Arnaud Baseball means a lot to Gwinnett Braves outfielder Chase d’Arnaud, as one might expect for someone in his ninth professional season that includes 75 games played in the major leagues. However, the 29-year-old Torrance, Calif., native also has another passion — music.

As lead singer and guitarist for the Chase d’Arnaud Band, whose first album is in post-production and is expected to be released as soon as next month, he has been able to indulge in both of his great loves.

He recently spoke with Daily Post staff writer David Friedlander about his still active baseball career, his budding music career and how the two intertwine, as well as other subjects, such as his younger brother, New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud DF: Baseball and music are two fun and interesting ways to make a living, and I was kidding around with (some of the GBraves’ media relations staff) about this, but it is an interesting question.

Do you prefer talking about music or baseball?

CD: I like talking about both. I’ve been playing baseball — this is my ninth season playing baseball. I was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round of the 2008 amateur draft. It’s been quite a ride.

DF: How long have you been playing music?

CD: I’ve been playing music for as long as I can remember. My mom’s side (of the family) is very musical. She was an opera singer. She was very much into acting and all that jazz. She settled on teaching. Growing up, she’d have my brother (Travis) and me singing in the car with her — these intense opera songs. So, that helped us claim the pitch that we do, I suppose.

DF: When did you take up guitar?

CD: The guitar came in high school. My senior year of high school, I started playing the guitar.

I played the bass guitar in a band. For a couple of years in high school in a band that I had, it was just baseball guys.

I played the violin from the third grade all the way through the eighth grade, and that was my segue into the bass guitar.

Once the band broke up and we all went to different colleges, I picked up the guitar because it was more interesting to play than the bass, where you can only play single notes, and sometimes two-string chords. The guitar, you have six strings to work with. The chords just sound a lot cooler. So, I started playing that, and it was an easy transition because of the violin and bass guitar and all that.

DF: Did you continue playing in a band when you went to play college baseball at Pepperdine?

CD: No, too busy with baseball and studying. Pepperdine was interesting.

DF: Did you at least keep playing just to keep your skills up?

CD: Well, this band is

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Gwinnett Braves outfielder Chase d’Arnaud is in his ninth professional season of baseball and is about to release his first musical album this year. (Staff Photo: David Friedlander)

something that hasn’t been around for a long time. We just started up around four months ago in December.

December is when we met our guitar player and producer of the band in a coffee shop in Marina Del Rey (Calif.) just by chance.

These guys I met have had their hands in music for a very long time. … So, it’s good that I’m with them because they know what they’re doing, and I certainly don’t. I’ve learned a lot from them, especially Clayton, our producer.

DF: I’m guessing you don’t get a chance to rehearse or play much during the baseball season.

CD: Actually I do. We all live together.

DF: I hear the band is going to be called the Chase d’Arnaud Band?

CD: It is the Chase d’Arnaud Band. Originally, I was against that because I didn’t really want it to be all about me. What I would have liked is — you have these great bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles and so and so. I just thought that would’ve been a lot cooler. But at the end of the day, the Chase d’Arnaud Band, we just thought it would be a good name to go with. Baseball would be a great platform to launch from because it’s something I’ve been doing for a very long time.

DF: What genre of music do you play? Is it just rock and roll or something else?

CD: We have an interesting bandwidth. You’ll hear things from James Taylor to The Beatles to Crosby, Stills and Nash to The Rolling Stones.

DF: Old school. I like it.

CD: Yeah, and also to John Mayer to Def Leppard to Metallica. A broad range.

DF: So, how do your G-Braves teammates react to your taste in music?

CD: Fortunately, they’ve all embraced it. They really like it. We (the band) only make music that we like. My teammates like our song, “Flies, Flirts or Floats.” Have you ever heard that saying before?

DF: Can’t say that I have.

CD: If it flies, flirts or floats, you’re better off renting it. (laughs) …

That’s the hook to that song.

DF: So is that going to be the title track to your first album?

CD: No. The album title, as of right now, we’re thinking “Seven Ghosts.”

It’s still early. We’ve only been together four months, and we’re already finishing our first album. We’ve signed with a (record) label, we have a publicist and all these crazy things that I didn’t think would happen this fast.

DF:You’re doing all this while you’re playing a full Triple-A baseball season. How do you find enough time in the day?

CD: Well, I’ll just take you through my day, I suppose. I wake up in the late morning, and we record and make music together.

Then around 1 o’clock, I leave Rex, Ga., (in Clayton County) and I play baseball. I play nine innings and I eat, and then I go back to the music. I catch up with my family on the drive home and all that. Then I go to sleep and do it again.

It’s not that bad because music’s something that I enjoy, that I’m very passionate about. I don’t feel like it’s work. I hardly feel like baseball’s work. I have a lot of fun on the field.

DF: Which do you enjoy more?

CD: It’s tough to say.

Music is very new to me right now when it comes to a daily presence in my life.

I have a lot of fun doing that. Baseball? I have a lot of fun doing that, too. It’s hard to say which one I like doing more.

DF: I noticed the other day roaming the corridor where the press box and team’s offices are, you just strumming away on your guitar. I’m told it’s something you do fairly often a few hours before games either before or after batting practice. Is that because you like the acoustics better than in the clubhouse or because you want an audience or because your teammates are telling you to cut out the racket?

CD: (Laughs) No, I just like to wander, really. So I guess none of the above.

I really just like to wander around with the guitar and practice my songs and spread the music around.

Seems like they really like it up there. (G-Braves general manager) North Johnson has been great. He’s one of the most personable GMs I’ve ever had. He really likes the music. He’d like to get us out here after a Saturday night game and

have us play for the crowd.

Maybe sing the (national) anthem. He’s got all these ideas. He even mentioned our starting line-up coming (up to the plate) with one of our songs.

DF: You’ve been around in baseball for a while, and even played some games up in the majors. How much longer do you see yourself playing before you dive headfirst into music full time?

CD: I’m 29 years old, and I feel like I’m in pretty good shape. At 29, I feel like I’m 2 mentally and physically. So it’s tough to say when I’m going to be done playing baseball.

Right now, I feel great. I’m playing great. I’m with a team that I love. All of us get along very well, and we’re winning. So I’m just going to see where this wave takes me. You never know. Some guys’ careers really break out in their late 20s and early 30s, and they play into their 40s.

You really never know what’s going to happen.

I would hate to put some finite amount of time to play baseball.

DF: You talked about your brother earlier, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask you about him. He’s been in the big leagues the last few years (with the New York Mets), and I think he’s what, two years younger than you?

CD: Yeah, he’s two years younger than me, and I think he’s got two years (less) of service time.

DF: I just saw a photo of you in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform talking with him behind the plate as you step into the batter’s box. How cool is it that you made it to the big leagues at the same time and got to play against each other?

CD: It was awesome.

Last year was the first time we got a chance to play against each other in the big leagues. I made my (major league) debut in 2011. He made his in 2013. … We hadn’t (had) a chance to play against each other, so last year when I was up in Philly and I found out we were going to be playing the Mets, it was a really special time for us. Our parents came out. It was in Philly, the City of Brotherly Love.

What better place than to face off against your brother’s team?

Steele’s charge cut short by darkness hours of play at TPC San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO — Hoffman shot a six-unAmerican Brendan Steele der-par 66 with Australian raced to eight-under-par veteran Stuart Appleby through 13 holes in the and American Peter Malweather-hit first round at nati a shot back on fivethe Texas Open in San under 67 while American Antonio on Thursday, two left-hander Steve Flesch strokes ahead of clubhouse carded a 68. leader Charley Hoffman.

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opening round.

Hoffman, who led the Texas Open after the first round last year before finishing joint 11th, took advantage of rain-softened conditions and barely any wind as he piled up seven birdies and a lone bogey at the TPC San Antonio.

“Usually you are bouncing balls in there and landing them three or four (yards) short (of the green) but today you’re trying to land them three or four

past the hole and sort of suck them back,” Hoffman said. “With no rough this year and with no over-seed, the premium on driving isn’t quite as much. You can hit it in the rough and have a shot at the green … but you’ve still got to make some putts and hit it in the right spots.”

Hoffman, who is bidding for his fourth career victory on the PGA Tour, has always enjoyed the TPC San Antonio layout.

Who: Kirsten Leggitt School: Norcross Class: Junior Sport: Soccer Highlights: Had a goal and an assist in the Blue Devils’ 3-2 overtime win over Mountain View Coach Ryan Burkhart’s take: “The greatest thing about Kirsten Leggitt is she wants to be great. Not just good, great. She has the drive you wish you had in any student-athlete. She works hard at every practice, gets everything out of each rep and then always wants to know how she can do it better next time. She will no doubt help lead this program her senior year next season.”

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North girls roll into quarterfinals From Staff Reports SUWANEE — The dominant North Gwinnett girls tennis team rolled to a 3-0 win over Newnan in the second round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs Thursday.

The Bulldogs (21-1) got wins from Emma Fleming and Jada Tijani at No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively. They collected the third and winning point from the No. 1 doubles team of Vanessa Eusebio and Elle Hammond, stopping the other two matches where they stood.

North advances to play the winner of WoodstockKennesaw Mountain next Wednesday.

BASEBALL BASEBALL GAC 8, Pace 3 ATLANTA — J.P. McGuire was just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle and Greater Atlanta Christian clinched the No. 2 seed in Region 6-AA with an 8-3 win over Pace on Thursday.

McGuire was 3-for-3 with two runs and three RBIs for the Spartans (19-7, 10-5).

Brandon Dinsmore and Jacob Stewart combined to beat Pace on the mound with Dinsmore earning the win.

Providence 3, Athens Christian 0 (8 innings) ATHENS — Providence broke open a scoreless game in the eighth inning and beat Athens Christian 3-0 on Thursday.

Carey Spratlin allowed two hits and no earned runs with five strikeouts and two walks in five innings. Andy Weisgerber picked up the win with two hits and no earned runs in three innings.

Spratlin was also 1-for-3 with a bases-loaded walk in the eighth for the Storm (12-14, 9-7). Desmond Jacobs was 1-for-2 with a run and a walk.

Luke Matthews was 1-for-3 with a run. Cole Tillotson had an RBI on a bases-loaded error in the eighth to score the goahead run.

Hebron 8, George Walton Academy 2 DACULA — Hebron Christian beat George Walton Academy 8-2 on Thursday to forge a tie at the top of the Region 8-A standings.

Hebron (23-3) and GWA will play a five-inning game to decide the championship today at 4:30 p.m. at Providence Christian in Lilburn.

Ben Coker earned the complete-game win, allowing just four hits and one earned run while striking out five.

Caleb Martin was 2-for-3 with four RBIs for the Lions. Tyler Calvert was 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a home run, while Luke Crawford also went yard in the win.

Dacula 9, South Gwinnett 8 SNELLVILLE — Dacula edged out South Gwinnett for a 9-8 victory on Thursday, keyed by a big double from Andrew Swanson late in the game.

Garrett Hughes had three hits in the win for the Falcons (13-13, 8-8), while Cole Hayes, Wes Whitehead and Jonathan Grant each added two hits to the offensive effort.

Gainesville 7, Mountain View 5, 9 innings LAWRENCEVILLE — Despite a big night at the plate by Robert Kwiatkowski and Sam Freitas, Mountain View fell to Class AAAAA powerhouse Gainesville 7-5 in an extrainning affair Thursday at home.

Robert Kwiatkowski had three hits, including two doubles, while Freitas added two hits, including a triple, and drove in three runs for the Bears (17-9), who will be the No. 4 seed from Region 7-AAAAAA in the upcoming Class AAAAAA state playoffs.

Freitas took the loss on the mound despite giving up despite giving up just one hit and two runs with two strikeouts in three innings out of the bullpen.

BOYS SOCCER BOYS SOCCER Duluth 1, Meadowcreek 0 DULUTH — David Park’s lone goal led Duluth to a 1-0 win over Meadowcreek in a major Region 7-AAAAAA clash Thursday.

Park scored a minute into the second half and the Wildcats’ defense held on for the victory.

Goalie Edgar Mozo had a clean sheet behind a defense led by Aden Ali and Mitch McCurry.

The win locked up the No. 2 seed in the region for Duluth in the regular-season finale.

Playoffs start next week.

GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER Duluth 8, Meadowcreek 0 DULUTH — Two goals each from Gabby Davis and Nadia Dixon led Duluth to a playoffclinching 8-0 win over Meadowcreek on Thursday.

Tiffany Sornpao, Claudia Cantino, Nadira Colbert and Anna Padron also scored for the Wildcats (7-9, 4-3). Cantino assisted on three tallies as well.

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Wesleyan 16, Holy Innocents’ 14 ATLANTA — Led offensively

by Sydney Weissman and Chloe Hangartner, Wesleyan edged out Holy Innocents’ 1614 on Thursday.

Defenders Tabitha Conrad and Molly Bradach held down the other end of the field for the Wolves (13-2).

BOYS LACROSSE BOYS LACROSSE Peachtree Ridge 10, Mountain View 3 SUWANEE — Led by a hat trick from Brenton Norton, Peachtree Ridge defeated Mountain View 10-3 on Thursday.

Payne Durham and Sean Conley each added two goals to the win for the Lions (6-8).

Wesleyan 24, Riverwood 10 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Rawley Smith scored as many goals as Riverwood in Wesleyan’s 24-10 victory Thursday.

Smith had 10 goals and two assists. Sid Brendel added four goals and five assists/ The Wolves (11-4) had 11 different players score, including Ryan Hughes, who also won 19 faceoffs.

GAC 13, Northview 3 DULUTH — Eight players scored for Greater Atlanta Christian in a 13-3 win over Northview on Thursday.

Justin Parker had four goals and an assist, while Ford Higgins scored three for the Spartans (12-3). Goalkeeper Brad Hodoval made 11 saves in the victory.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016 PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

STATE BOARD MEMBER TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING April 26, 2016 Mike Royal to Host State Board of Education Seventh District Public Hearing The State Board of Education will hold a public hearing for citizens in the Seventh Congressional District on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

The meeting will be held from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Georgia 30041.

The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding the performance and problems of public education. Persons wishing to speak should sign in upon arrival. For more information, please contact Mrs. Debbie Caputo at 404657-7410.

The Georgia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need assistance or auxiliary aids for participation in this public forum are invited to make their needs known to Mrs. Debbie Caputo at (404) 657-7410, no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.

928-413238, 4/15,22 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: Amigo General Mechanic 4050 Lawrenceville Hwy Ga 30047 (Yr/Make) 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VIN# 3VWSE29M0YM186852 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by May 1, 2016 928-415058, 4/22,29 MCCULLOUGH TOWING 4431 BUFORD HWY NORCROSS, GA 30071 770-263-8483 4/20/16 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-12, is being stored at 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770263-8483.

This vehicle is being deemed abandoned and will be auctioned or disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner and or lien holder.

The Vehicle was impounded from 4400 Pleasanthill Rd. Duluth , Ga. on 4/13/16, at the request of the property owner or manager.

Scooter VIN# L8YTCAPF3DY803611 Tag# No Tag 928-415242, 4/22,29 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Housing Authority of the City of Norcross has developed its Public Housing Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998.

The Board of Commissioners for the Norcross Housing Authority will conduct a Public Hearing on JULY 11, 2016 at 7:30 A.M. at the Housing Authority office, 19 Garner Street, Norcross, GA 30071 for the purpose of discussing the Agency Plan and the Capital Fund Grant Program to invite public comment regarding the plan and Grant Program. A draft copy of the Plan is available for review April 18-22, 25-29 and May 2-6, 16-20, and June 1-3 FROM 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon at the Housing Authority Office. For additional information concerning the public hearing, please call 770-448-3668.

928-413711, 4/15,22,5/5,12

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON APRIL 30, 2016. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

ESTOS VEHICULOS SERAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 30 ABRIL 2016. LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www. swsatlanta.com 2002 Volkswagen Passat WVWRH63B72P012365 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1GNET16S756159590

1997 Honda Accord 1HGCD560XVA215992 2001 BMW 525i WBADT43461GX20830

Hard Work Work Rewarded

2004 Honda Accord 1HGCM72604A018558 1994 Honda Accord 1HGCD5538RA128450 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis 2MEFM74W0WX638182 1991 Lexus LS 400 JT8UF11E9M0087448

Division:

1997 Honda Civic JHMEJ6575VS019486

Location:

2009 Mini Cooper WMWMF33529TW76693 2000 Ford F-150 2FTRX17W1YCA97698 *** Flood Damage/Rebuilt ***

A Burn Table Operator is responsible for executing production tasks related to the manufacturing of Superior-Fesco products.

Fesco

2.56 ACRES ON N. BROAD ST. Zoned B-3 All utilities available.

Property will make a great strip mall. $135,000 Bring All Offers EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

Loganville, GA 2002 Toyota Camry Solara 2T1CF22P22C600593 2005 Saturn Vue 5GZCZ63405S845137 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1G3WH55M5RD350872

Health Care:

Qualifications and Primary Tasks:

BlueCross BlueShield, We pay 75% premiums, Dental Insurance

• Programming and operation of the CNC plasma • cutting table

401K:

• Meet the daily production requirements

401K Match at 3%

2000 Jaguar S-Type SAJDA01C7YFL66572 1992 Mazda MPV JM3LV5226N0432052 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG564XXA034811 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 1G1JC1245SM101850 2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG56722A020243 2002 Ford Explorer 1FMZU63E52UA69196 1998 Nissan Frontier 1N6DD21SXWC315667 1997 Cadillac Seville 1G6KS52Y3VU822880 2005 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WH55K859171238 2007 Nissan Altima 1N4AL21E47C178221 1997 GMC Safari 1GKEL19W5VB517854 2000 Chrysler Town & Country 1C4GP64L6YB675028 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 1G3GR62C2X4104989 2004 Acura TL 19UUA66274A035842 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG6678XA028019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on May 2, 2016 U-Haul Company of Atlanta North will be offering for sale under the contractual landlords lien process by public auction the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods. U-Haul reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Payment will be made in cash only. The sale will begin at 8:30 AM at 1290 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lawrenceville, GA. and continue to each location. Location stops subject to change or cancel.

1290 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lawrenceville, GA.: Brenton Lee Persall 0204, Regina Bradford 0409, Solomon Kearney 0418, Tavaris Clincy 0501, Erica Champ 0548, Dveda Ferrell 0720, Lynden Graham 0807-09, Taqwaha Qadir 1051, Helen Boone 1136, Latanya Riley 1214, Donna Allen 1515, Mary Casoria 1516, Janaya Talley 1614, Samantha Hollins 1620, Michael Freshley 1710, Terrance Vick 1715, Latisha Taylor 2070, Patt Okpala, Steven Murphy 2636 929-415246, 4/22,29

FULL TIME

DELIVERY DRIVER needed for Lance Used Auto Parts in Lawrenceville.

Seeking mature, responsible person to deliver auto parts to established businesses. $12/hr.

Apply in person to Michael at: 375 Maltbie St. Lawrenceville, Ga. Or email: michael@lance usedautoparts.com

• Albe to work effectively in a team environment • Clean shops

Find out more at workatsuperior.com or email jobs@superior-ind.com 16% Annual Growth Rate

Over 1600 Employees

FULL TIME

ACCOUNTING CLERK (Duluth, GA) Record rev & pay recs; Prep invs & vchrs; Prep & post jrnl entries, & verf prim fin data.

Comm w/ affiliates in Korea & U.S. to provide bas data & rpts in Korean & English.

Req: Assoc Deg in Acctg or reltd & Proficient in Korean lang.

Mail resume to Attn: HR Dept, ChoSun Daily News LLC, 2730 N. Berkeley Lake Rd, Ste 800, Duluth, GA 30096.

HOTEL

1998 Ford Mustang 1FAFP4441WF180840 929-414695, 4/22,29 AUCTION On 05/12/2016 at 2:00 PM StoreSmart self storage located at 2914 Buford Dr. Buford, GA. 30519 will conduct a public auction of the following: Unit #1098 Franklin Cumaraima, Treadmill, printer, burner. Unit #2009 Kennise Demetria Myers, washer, bike, motor scooter.

Unit #2013 Brenda Nelson, Bed, boxes. Reginald Harris Unit # 2033 & 2036 Washer, Dryer, king bed, boxes, drums, power wheels, speakers. Lucien Olembo Unit #2055 Rug, printers, microwave, table. Ian Green Unit #2119 Fridge, washer, TV, Boxes, Bike. Christian Blythe Unit #3035 Bed, dresser, Chair, lamp. Laurie Deforrest Unit #3052 Treadmill, cooler, stools. Brandi Caton Unit # 3086 Boxes, clothes. Jenny Facio Unit # 3108 Couches.

Natasha George Unit # 4027 Dryer, Chair, suitcase. Alena Marbury Unit #4068 Freezer, tv, chairs , totes. Rena Smith Unit #4139 mini Fridge, toys, table.

929-413170, 4/22,29

• Read and interpret detailed blue print drawings

• Attention to detail

2002 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11E62C131890

2000 Honda Civic 1HGEJ6675YL020475

2005 Dodge Stratus 1B3EL46T35N602263

BRING ALL OFFERS!

2000 Ford Explorer 1FMDU75E6YZA48849

2001 Volkswagen Passat WVWAH63B81P018185

2004 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZS52F24F144077

Good Attitudes Wanted Wanted

2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R JKBZXJC165A023013

2001 Buick Century 2G4WS52JX11209657

2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG56722A059401

Learning Opportunities Provided Provided

MONROE, GA 30655

2003 Saturn L200 1G8JU54F93Y508715

2006 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E36C802367

2014 Jonway 49cc Scooter L8YTCAPY3ES600109

BURN TTABLE ABL ABLE OPERA OPERATOR ATOR

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

New Courtyard & Residence Inn

by Marriott Duluth/Sugarloaf

Facilities in 15 States

Global Sales

CAREER FAIR, APRIL 28TH, 10AM - 4PM At the Residence Inn located at 1940 Satellite Blvd.

Drug Test, E-Verify And Big Smiles Required.

HOUSES FOR SALE

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

COVINGTON, GA 30014

EATONTON, GA 31024

SUPERINTENDENT Hutton Construction Co., a TN based general contractor/ developer is currently accepting resumes for an immediate superintendent position in the Lawrenceville Area. Work experience to include ground up construction throughout project completion.

Metal building experience a plus.

Please send resumes to bstoker@hutton. construction.

Call (615) 289-7780 with questions.

HOUSES FOR SALE DACULA/BETHLEHEM Beautiful 3-4BR, 2.5BA OWNER FINANCING $15K Down • $196,000 Available May 1.

Quiet country subdiv.

Archer High, McConnell Middle, Harbins Elem.

Owner, 770-267-7599

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 Communities!

$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION! 6219 WATERS EDGE DRIVE All Brick, Executive Home In One Of Walton County’s Exclusive, Gated Communities Sits Across From Neighborhood Amenities On 2.18 Acres FULL FINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4.5BA $569,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

4 BEDROOMS Pemco Hud Case # 105-176730 246 BLUEGILL ROAD 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Manufactured home on .57 acre lot with split bedroom floorplan Uninsured.$100 down available to qualified FHA borrowers. Eligible for 203K financing. $25,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

One on Singleton Rd. & One on Law’villeSuwanee Rd.! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, off street parking.

Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. Rent Starting at $100/ week. Large Lots.

770-513-3151

LAKE SINCLAIR! REDUCED! 176 Twisting Hill Rd. Beautiful Lake Front Property On Deeded Lot! Inground Salt Water Pool, Detached 2 Car Carport, Front/ Back & Side Porches!

FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4BA $649,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE CONYERS, GA 30094

LAWRENCEVILLE STONE CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD Hunters Green Dr. off Lebanon Rd. Sat., Apr. 30, 8-4. 1950’s Matchbox Cars, Crystal, Jewelry & Dolls. Polo Boys Clothes, Bicycles, Piano LAWRENCEVILLE, 30044 - HUGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat., 4/23, 7am5pm on Longmont Dr. Longmont at Sugarloaf Subd. Furn., clothes, shoes, baby items, toys, tools, arts & crafts & much more!!!

LOGANVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD WIDE GARAGE SALE Village @ Bay Creek 3800 Village Main St -South on Shannon Rd from Ozora Rd. APRIL 23 FROM 9-5 SUGAR HILL Twin Creeks Community Garage Sale. Lots of homes.

Great deals! Sat., 8-2. Off Hwy. 20 near Kroger.

APPLIANCES DRYER/WASHER $125 ea.; Super Capacity $175 ea.

Front Loader Set $450 & up; Regular Refrig. & Ranges $175 & up; SXS Refrig. $300 & up.

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

CHEVROLET MALIBU LS SEDAN, 2013 Blue Topaz, Stk#GC160198A $11,971 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

HONDA ACCORD SEDAN, 2013 White Orchid Pearl, Stk#8537 $17,600 877-698-5030

CHRYSLER, PT CRUISER, 2008 Vanilla, 4 cylinder, automatic, 94,000 miles, new tires, one owner, excellent cond. $4750. 404-406-6757

DODGE RAM, 2004 2500 Hemi HD 4x4, 24k mi. , sgl. cab, long bed tow package, work truck. $11k OBO. Must sell 770-490-3265.

FORD ESCAPE S, 2014 Impact Blue, Stk#FFC84482A $16,673 800-PREOWNED

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS BED - QUEEN PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SET-NEW-still in plastic, $200. King size pillow top mattress set, brand new in plastic, $300. Can Deliver.

Call 706-347-4814 WANT TO BUY CASH PAID FOR WORLD WAR I & WORLD WAR II Daggers, swords, uniforms, medals, helmets, patches, photos, sterling wings, etc. Call 770-483-4870 PETS/LIVESTOCK

HONDA ACCORD COUPE, 2014 Crystal Black Pearl, Stk#630019A $17,700 877-698-5030

FORD ESCAPE SE UT, 2015 Ingot Silver, Stk#P8260 $17,499 800-PREOWNED

FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER, 2006: Loaded. Honestly like new! 1 elderly owner.

Gar. kept. new tires. $5995. 770-616-7399

HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2013 Kona Coffee Metallic, Stk#8536 $14,500 877-698-5030

HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN SE, 2015 Shimmering Air Silver, Stk#8523 $13,900 877-698-5030

COMMERCIAL RENTALS OTHER ANIMALS

EATONTON, GA 31024

LIFE INSURANCE FIELD UNDERWRITER - MAKE OVER $100K YOUR FIRST YEAR! No Cold Calling Friends and Family!

We Have Too Many Leads and Not Enough Agents!

Residual Income And Free Vacations Included No High Pressure Sales 910-540-2095 6 Figure 1st Year Opportunity

CEMETERY LOTS For Sale (2) White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Lawrenceville. Good Shepherd Garden Lot 19C, 3 & 4. Exc. location. $2500 per each lot. 770-717-0335

EOE

NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS Applicants may apply at www.vhghotels. com/careers Or in person at our

CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

LAWRENCEVILLE RECORDING STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE Office/Warehouses 1200 up to 18000 sf Mike 404-375-5438.

MONROE, GA 30656

HORSE & TACK AUCTION ALSO GENERAL MERCHANDISE Sat., April 23, 5PM Pony Express Stock Yard, 1852 Hwy 11 South, Covington, Ga. 30014. For Information 704-434-6389 or 704-473-8715

FORD FIESTA SE HB, 2015 Performance Blu, Stk#P8250 $11,852 800-PREOWNED

LEXUS CT 200H, 2013 Silver Lining Metallic, Stk#U40872 $22,990 770-680-1000

LOST & FOUND PETS GARAGE SALES

GREAT DEVELOPMENT PIECE! 1155 Jim Daws Rd Great 37.132 Acre Tract Zoned A-2, With Nice Hardwoods & Pines. Perfect For Livestock, Farming, Hunting, Or Build Your Dream Home $242,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

BUFORD Hidden Falls Garage Sale: Fri April 22nd & Sat April 23rd. Multi-Family.

From I-85, exit at Hwy 20/Buford Drive toward Buford, turn right on MOG Blvd, turn right at intersection of MOG Blvd. & Gravel Springs, Go appx 1 mile & turn left on to Camp Branch Road. Hidden Falls will be 1 mile on left.

DACULA MULTI-FAMILY SALE Thurs., Fri., & Sat., 8-4 2738 Majestic Circle off Tanner Rd. Hshold, toys, kids/baby clothes, and LOTS MORE!

FOUND CAT Male?

Green eyes, brown tiger striped tabby. Found in L’ville outside Gwinnett Co. Government complex. 678-513-4499 LOST CAT $50 REWARD for the return of a Family Loved Pet “Doodle”.

Large Dark Orange Bobtail Cat. Last seen at Gwinnett Animal Control & Hwy 29. Where he was getting his shots.

Please call with any info.

770-466-4594

FORD FOCUS SEDAN SE, 2014 Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat, Stk#620280A $13,300 877-698-5030

ADOPT A PET CAT – Beautiful & sweet orange/white tabby female feline looking for a good home, spayed.

770-365-7998

FORD FOCUS SE, 2014 Race Red, Stk#P8205 $11,000 800-PREOWNED

LEXUS ES 350, 2012 Tungsten Pearl, Stk#U40785 $25,990 770-680-1000

LEXUS GS 350, 2013 Liquid Platinum, Stk#U40791 $35,990 770-680-1000

DACULA/HARBINS REDUCED! $19,500!

3604 Sand Hill Dr. Imagine Your Dream Home Here & You Sitting In Your Sunroom Overlooking The 8Th Fairway Of Honey Creek Golf Course While Sipping Your Morning Coffee $19,500 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com COVINGTON, GA 30016

SOUTH CAROLINA, LAKE KEOWEE Waterfront Cottages Gated, Luxury Amenities! Lodge, Pool, Fitness Center, Boat Slips & more.

Other New & Resale Cottages From $130’s to $299’s!

1-888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding. com Office Hours: Fri 8:30-4:00 Sat & Sun By Appointment Only COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

CONYERS, GA 30094

BRING ALL OFFERS! REDUCED PRICE! PEMCO HUD CASE # 105-485049 60 RAINEY WAY Cute Ranch Home On Nice Private Lot With Spacious Back Yard 4BR/2BA INSURED W/ESCROW $67,500 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

BRING ALL OFFERS/ REDUCED! 2302 S.E. EBENEZER RD Great Commercial Property In High Traffic Area Of Rockdale County At The Corner Of Ga Hwy 138 & Ebenezer Rd With Double Road Frontage $1,100,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat., April 23, 8-4

VEHICLES

Many sellers, one location with plenty of parking!

Household items, furniture, toys, antiques, figurines, dishes, tools...

A Little Of Everything!

Harbins Community House 2749 Brooks Road 316 E. right on Harbins Rd. 2.9 miles on right.

DULUTH Treasure Chest Estate Sales Specialist is having another estate sale! This will be by appointment only.

April 20, 21, 22 - 9am until 4pm. Sale on Peachtree Ind. Blvd. near Duluth. Please call 770-846-8173 or 706-362-3027.

Or email William Atkinson: williamatkinson@ windstream.net.

LAWRENCEVILLE Garage Sale Sat. 4/23, 9-4. 834 Michael Lee Way. Kid’s clothes, toys, books, lawnmowers, freezer, stove, refrig., lawn table set, grill.

LAWRENCEVILLE River Colony North Subd. Neighborhood garage sale. Fri. 4/22 & Sat. 4/23, 8-3. Duluth Hwy. 120 across from QT on Riverside Pkwy.

BMW M3, 1997-$4950 Yes, It Is A Real M-3 With All The Rare M-3 Options. One Of The Greatest BMWs Ever Built And Now Very Collectable. Great Car Fax. Babied and Beautiful. Driven 10K/Yr. Drive Anywhere. You Will Not Believe It Until You See It. Ave Selling Price In Auto Trader Is Over $12,000. Auto. It Is Gorgeous and Runs Super. 770-882-4605

CADILLAC DTS, 2008 Purchased NEW Black with black leather. High Mileage but well maintained with records…

New radiator, tie rods, wheel bearings, brake and transmission service in March. Immaculate inside and out. $6295 Cell: 404-906-8938.

FORD FOCUS SE, 2015 Blue Candy, Stk#P8207 $13,000 800-PREOWNED

LEXUS GX 460, 2013 Tungsten Pearl, Stk#U40858 $45,990 770-680-1000

FORD FUSION SE SD, 2016 Ruby Red, Stk#P8252 $17,827 800-PREOWNED

LEXUS IS 250, 2010 Matador Red Mica, Stk#U40811 $22,990 770-680-1000

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT XLT VAN, 2015 Frozen White, Stk#P8262 $19,307 800-PREOWNED

LEXUS IS 250, 2012 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#U40854 $24,990 770-680-1000

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VEHICLES

LEXUS IS 250, 2013 Tungsten Pearl, Stk#U40786 $26,993 770-680-1000

NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN, 2011 Super Black, Stk#650229A $10,800 877-698-5030

NISSAN VERSA 1.6SV SEDAN, 2015 Red Brick, Stk#P5327 $10,994 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2012 Cool Mist Metallic, Stk#650213B $12,000 877-698-5030

NISSAN VERSA 1.8S, 2012 Super Black, Stk#FY367384A $9,975 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

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classifieds 770-962-SELL

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Oak Delivered & Dumped

classifieds

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770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

PERSONAL SERVICES

770-962-SELL

NISSAN JUKE SL, 2011 Chrome Silver, Stk#GP62144A $12,981 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

LEXUS IS 250, 2015 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#G151249L $34,590 770-680-1000

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Landscape Design using any material Trimming & debris Clean Up • Pressure Washing

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Call 706-525-1881 or 678-283-4508

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Material supplied by teacher.

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Call 470-723-4076 for details.

770-780-9786

404-670-3087

LEXUS RX 350, 2012 Starfire Pearl, Stk#U40865 $29,590 770-680-1000

NISSAN ROGUE S CROSSOVER, 2015 Gun, Stk#P8115A $19,657 800-PREOWNED

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NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 SEDAN, 2011 Blue Onyx, Stk#GP629203A $9,996 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

CAMPERS/RVS COACHMAN/CLASS C, 31 ft., 2001, V10 Triton engine, 43,000 miles, all new tires, many upgrades. Recently serviced at Courtesy Ford. $18,500. 470-205-3702

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MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SL, 1987 Only 52,100 Miles $15,700 Fabulous Southern Rust Free Car That Is Exceptional In Very Way, Two Tops and Drive Anywhere. Great Car Fax, Hagerty Classic Car Value Guide and NADA Appraises Car at $21,400-45,300.

Should Be Fastest Appreciating 80S Car Over The Next Ten Years, Looks and Drives Great and A Super Buy. Call 770-873-2627

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LEXUS RX 350, 2013 Satin Cashmere Metallic, Stk#U40780 $34,990 770-680-1000

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NISSAN VERSA, 2015 Brilliant Silver, Stk#620192A $12,000 877-698-5030

SERENITY LAWN CARE

770-962-2071

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POWER WASHING

VEHICLES

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a look ahead Friday, April 29 • Lilburn Relay Rally — Lilburn’s annual Relay Rally will return to Lilburn City Park. Organized by the Lilburn Woman’s Club, the rally helps raise funds for Gwinnett’s Relay For Life in association with the American Cancer Society. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at Lilburn Park and will feature activities for sponsors, participants and families including concessions, game stations and live entertainment from Music on Main Street.

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Saturday, April 30 • Grayson Day Road Race — The Grayson Day Road Race, which begins at 7:30 a.m. at Grayson Elementary School, is a fun-filled day of family activity starting with a 1K Fun Run followed by a 5K competition to benefit Grayson High School Cross Country.

The Grayson Days Family Festival follows the races.

• March for babies — Suwanee Town Center Park will host this annual event at 8 a.m. for thousands of babies born in Gwinnett prematurely or with birth defects. There’ll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends. The event raises money for March of Dimes.

• Gwinnett Multicultural Festival — Gwinnett Place Mall will host the third annual Gwinnett Multicultural Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Gwinnett Place Mall parking lot near the Tandy Key Lane entrance between the old JC Penney and Belk stores.

The free event offers families the opportunity to see the services provided by the Gwinnett County Police Department and interact with officers. Representatives from other units including Animal Welfare and Enforcement, CSI, and the DUI Task Force. Families can enjoy cultural performances, food vendors and kids’ activities such as a rock wall, dunk tank and inflatables.

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Farm to bakery

For locally baked bread, command of crop is key

By Amy Halloran

grains from other farms.

“Our goal was to keep the integrity of the crop,” Dewavrin Regionally sourcing flour explained. Selling wheat to a for 15,000 pounds of bread mill meant their crops were a week is the equivalent of a mixed with many others. “We lunar landing, but in Vermont, lost the purity of the product one bakery has found the way and the controlled efforts we to do so. Red Hen Baking Co. put into it.” has been baking organic bread Les Fermes Longpres is a in central Vermont for 16 years, careful farm. The family puts a and all of the flour that the lot of thought into crop rotabakery uses comes from within tions, tillage and other ways of a 150-mile radius. building good soil, the basic “As a baker, it’s a real luxury tenet of organic farming. to have the same wheat all For the mill, they worked the time,” said Randy George hard also on wheat quality of Red Hen Baking Co. The issues, from selecting plant Vermont baker spoke about varieties to combating diseases local flour with Quebec farmer and pests that challenge wheat Loic Dewavrin at the Northern in the field, and in storage.

Grain Growers Association They began milling slowly last conference in March, in Essex, year, determined to understand Vt. The two have an uncommon the process and create a good partnership. flour for bakers.

Such leaps forward don’t A bakery-mill register as significant to concollaboration sumers because growing grains Feedback from bakeries like and making flour are almost Red Hen, one of the few bakerThe Red Hen Baking invisible processes. The farmies using the mill’s limited Co. has been baking ers, bakers and food advocates supply, helped in this area. organic bread in cenat the conference, however, In response to what George tral Vermont for 15 appreciated this achievement observed when baking with years. At right, pizza and listened hard for details of Les Cedres’ early mill runs, crusts made from orthe challenges en route to this Dewavrin increased the level ganic flour are baked success story. of starch damage slightly to in a hearth oven at The importance of improve the baking quality of Red Hen. (Credit: Copyright Courtesy local flour the flour.

Red Hen Baking Co.) “Normally, you will see “Damaged starch” is an odd some variation from flour lot to term. While it sounds like a bad thing, it’s just milling terminolflour lot. You can never count ogy for opening up the starch on complete consistency,” granules.

George said. The typical roller “Getting just the right mill draws wheat from a variety much of the work themselves to climates, from many different market as much as possible. minimize the investment. amount of ‘damage’ is critical of sources, but all of the flour farms with various cultivation, Making sunflower oil was the A family mill makes so that the flour is in the right from Le Moulin des Cedres harvest and storage habits, and first value-added process they uniform flour state for the baker to continue comes from wheat grown by the flour and its performance tackled. Next, they considAt Le Moulin des Cedres, the changes accordingly. the ‘damage’ in the baking Dewavrin and his family at ered whether to do something process,” George said. All mills their organic farm, Les Fermes Dewavrin family mills wheat Le Moulin des Cedres is with the soy they grew, or the have to get this right, so the grown on the farm. With an eye unique, but exemplary of the Longpres. wheat. After investigating the “Roller mills are incredadjustment made is not unique. toward evening out seasonal farm’s approach. When Demarkets, they saw that what ibly expensive infrastructure. I irregularities, the flour is made wavrin returned to the famBut the way that the correcthey could do with soy didn’t never heard of one that was on from a combination of two tion came about, through the ily farm after a career as an hold as much promise. Flour a farm,” he said. baker communicating with the years’ crops. This is why baker industrial engineer, he and seemed the best route. There Stone mills located on farms George was marveling at havhis brothers began to convert was enough whole-grain, stone- farmer/miller was entirely difare not uncommon. This type ferent than the norm. ing access to uniform flour. a conventional corn-soy crop milled flour, however, and of mill is relatively simple to Leaps forward in decentralAll mills use raw materials farm into a more diversified bakers had expressed interest run and inexpensive to purthat are products of nature and organic operation. This was in in locally grown and produced izing the production of staple chase. Roller mills, however, crops don’t register as signifihave a wide range of potential pursuit of a system that could white flour. are industrial-scale equipment. expression. Since roller mills cant, not yet. But the more that support the brothers financially, Keeping the integrity Les Fermes Longpres, located bakers seek local flour, and the pool wheat from multiple and support the farm’s health of the crop just west of Montreal, recently sources, the result can vary. and long-term viability.

The idea of having full com- more that farmers seek nonfinished assembling a small commodity marketing options, Even with careful testing of To make the most of what mand of the crop from seed roller mill. The family took the more consumers will learn grains to try to keep the range they grew, the brothers sought to selling had great appeal to four years to complete the proj- within limited parameters, mills methods to capture crop value to understand and apprecithe Dewavrin family. Without ect, using parts from a defunct are blending wheat from many on the farm and avoid sellrunning a mill themselves, their ate the small food mountains French roller mill and doing people are moving. different climates and micro ing crops into the commodity production was mixed with Zester Daily

GWINNETT EATS A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post: Bare Bones Steakhouse Bare Bones is a 40-yearold dream come to life for owners Buddy and Gaye Maughon. The restaurant, which Buddy describes as a “common man’s steakhouse,” has a casual-enough feel, boasting a spacious layout and an at once antiquated and modern style. In addition to the steaks, which Buddy hand-cuts, popular dishes include the jumbo onion rings — made with tempura batter, The tempura-battered onion rings, at left, are wildly popular at Bare Bones Steakhouse, management says. (Staff SarVecchio cheese, Georgia Photo: Joshua Sharpe) At right, spring and vegetable rolls are on the menu at Oni Japanese Steakhouse in Loganville. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans) honey and chili flakes — and a take on shrimp and grits. dining environment. Sugo tacos and true to it’s name Suite 118B, Peachtree Corsalads, burgers, appetiz115 E. Main St., Buford, offers a fusion menu inspired del mar, which means from ners, 404-431-3478, www. ers, seafood and grilled and 470-266-1890, barebonby Castelluci’s Greek and sea, there is a focus on facebook.com/Pubten fried chicken. Some popular essteakhouse.com Italian heritage with a slight seafood. dishes include Clucks in a 5075 Peachtree Parkway, twist of chef Ricardo Soto’s Sugar Hill Subs Tux, which is chicken and Oni Japanese SteakSpanish heritage. A house Sugar Hill Subs is a locally Suite 105 A, Peachtree Corfries arranged to look like a house specialty is the Meatball Al ners, 678-820-9836, www. owned sub shop offering tuxedo, and grilled chicken Oni offers many staples Sugo — made with roasted taqueriadelmar.com patrons a fast-casual dining and turkey tips.

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Taqueria del Mar cause of its popularity where 2944 Rosebud Road, and a wicker chair for seat5450 Peachtree Parkway, Taqueria del Mar offers a people congregate, socialize Loganville, 470-299-8350, Peachtree Corners, 678-585- ing. The Magnolia Place casual dining atmosphere and share laughs together. onisteakhouse.com Restaurant offers a buffet of that’s perfect a variety of oc- 1514, www.facebook.com/ The restaurant mixes oldhomecooked Southern fare, school and modern elements casions, from friends looking HogandAleSmokehouse Naya’s Cafe which includes old-fashioned to meet up and a catch up in its design, and popular The small cafe has seating staples such as baked Sugo over some specialty tacos to dishes include the crab for about 30 people, includchicken, made-from-scratch Sugo is a family-run resfamilies wanting to get out of salad, the Glenn’s (Upside ing table and lunch counter taurant that offers customers macaroni and cheese, the house and enjoy a meal Down) Wonton Nachos with seating. Naya’s Cafe offers a warm, inviting atmosphere buttermilk biscuits, chicken together. Taqueria del Mar Pulled Korean BBQ Brisket. a wide range of dishes from tenders, country fried steak 5270 Peachtree Parkway, offers a selection of specialty and a casual, yet up-scale which to choose, including

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41 W. Candler St., Winder, 678-975-7048, www.magnoliaplacerestaurant.com World of Coffee and Tea World of Coffee and Tea offers customers a casual neighborhood cafe atmosphere. The beverage menu has coffee, espresso beverages, hot tea, iced coffee drinks and smoothies. The cafe also offers breakfast and lunch menus witha selection of homemade dishes, including breakfast sandwiches, flatbreads and chicken salad.

2715 Buford Highway, Suite 500, Duluth, 770-6229800 Fresh Grill Fresh Grill offers customers a casual dining environment. The open, airy dining room features plenty of natural light, modern decor and a soothing, cool color palette.

From soups and salads to burritos and bowls to pizza and panini, Fresh Grill offers a variety of fresh, healthy dishes as well as vegan and gluten-free options.

5725 State Bridge Road, Suite 108, Johns Creek, 770-696-4125, 678-615-7327, www.freshgrill2go.com Juices Wild Juices Wild has a friendly neighborhood mom-and-pop shop feel with its chalk board menu and friendly staff who are happy to offer advice and assistance to customers. The juice bar offers a selection of fresh, all-organic juices, smoothies and protein shakes with zany names such as Flu Shot, Pink Horizon, Swagger and Jolly Rancher.

4450 Nelson Brogdon Blvd. N.E., Buford, 678-7147747, www.gojuiceswild.com

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Sotto Voce, a lyrical memory play, on stage at Aurora

BY KEITH FARNER

a young student’s persistent interest in the past, combines into a romantical performance based on the A romance that connects woman’s memories. modern day Cuba with the Cruz was the first Latino Holocaust is playing out on to win the Pulitzer Prize in the stage at Aurora Theatre drama. for the next two weeks.

Show times are 8 p.m.

Sotto Voce, a lyrical Thursday through Saturday memory play, is written by and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday Pulitzer Prize-winning play- and Sunday. Tickets are $20 wright Nilo Cruz and being to $30 and can be purchased performed through May online at tickets.aurorathe8. It’s set decades after the atre.com or by calling the S.S. St. Louis was rejected box office at 678-226-6222.

by Cuba when seeking The production will be refuge from Nazi Germany. performed in English with There, one woman’s contin- Spanish supertitles as part ued grief for the loss of her of Aurora’s Teatro Aurora lover, who traveled on that initiative. fateful ship, combined with “It’s a story about humankeith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

AURORA THEATRE 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com • Through May 8: “Sotto Voce” • May 5-29: “I’m Not Rappaport” • May 7: Aurora Children’s Playhouse “Sing!” by Wendy Bennett • May 14: Aurora Children’s Playhouse “Freeze Frame!”

by Big Thinkers Science Exploration • May 21: Aurora Children’s Playhouse “The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show” by The Puppet Guy • June 12-22: “Criminal Hearts” HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 300, Duluth 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org • Jan. 12 — April 23: “Birds in Portrait: Photographs by Joel Conison” • Every Friday: Toddler Fridays • Ongoing: Selected works from the permanent collection on display INFINITE ENERGY ARENA 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergycenter.com • Through April 24: Disney on Ice presents “Frozen” • May 6: Leadercast: Architects of Tomorrow • June 15-19: Cirque du Soleil’s “TORUK — The First Flight” inspired by James Cameron’s “Avatar” • June 23-25: Forward Conference • Aug. 19-21: Jehovah’s Witness Regional Convention • Nov. 18-19: Belong Tour • Ongoing: Atlanta Gladiators • Ongoing: Georgia Swarm INFINITE ENERGY THEATER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergycenter.com • April 23, Aug. 13, Dec. 14 — 15: ALL STARS Performing Arts presents “Home by Dark” • May 1: Bhakta Markandeya Kuchipudi Dance Ballet • May 7-8: Beauty and the Beast • May 10-11: Lion King Jr. • May 13-14: ALL STARS

was rejected by Cuba, the U.S. and Canada, sending hundreds of Jewish refugees back to Europe to perish in concentration camps.

Now 60 years later, a young Jewish-Cuban writer contacts Kahn to uncover the forgotten story of her lover, Ariel Strauss, a passenger on that boat.

“Sotto Voce is about a Cuban student striving to understand one small part of the Holocaust so the people who died in it are not forgotten,” Aurora Producing Artistic Director Anthony Rodriguez said in a statement. “The plays that connect us as a community help forward our belief that,

IF YOU GO • When: Through May 8; show times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday • Tickets: $20 to $30 • More info: tickets. auroratheatre.com or call the box office at 678-226-6222

theater is for all.”

The three-person cast stars four-time Suzi Bass Award nominee Marianne Fraulo (Kahn), Saquiel Rafaeli/Strauss (Louis Gregory) and Lucila Pulpo/Nina Strauss (Denise Arribas).

Sotto Voce, a lyrical memory play, is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz and being performed through May 8 at the Aurora Theatre. (Special Photo)

BY VENUE — ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Performing Arts presents “Inspiration!”

• May 20-22: Northeast Atlanta Ballet presents “Beauty and the Beast” • June 5: Dance Showcase 2016 KUDZU ART ZONE 116 Carlyle St., Norcross 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org • April 22 — June 2: “After the Rain” and “Lessons I’ve Learned” member exhibit • June 10 — July 21: “Open Juried” exhibit LIONHEART THEATRE 10 College St. N.W., Norcross 678-938-8518 www.lionhearttheatre.org • April 23: Shakespeare for Kids Dream Scheme • May 6-22: “You Can’t Take it With You” • Aug. 4-7: “The Tempest” — Children’s musical • Sept. 9-25: “Run for Your Wife” • Oct. 21-23: “Bewitching” • Oct. 27-29: Lawless Spirits History Tour • Nov. 4-20: “A Raisin in the Sun” • Dec. 8-18: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” NEW DAWN THEATER Mall Corners, 3650-A Satellite Blvd., Duluth 678-887-5015 www.newdawntheatercompany.com • Through April 24, April 28 — May 1: New Dawn Production presents “Picnic” • May 6-7:Notre Dame Academy presents “Alice in Wonderland” • May 28: Mark Pitt’s Elvis Concert “Support to our Troops and Veterans” NEW LONDON THEATRE 2338 Henry Clower Blvd., Snellville 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre.org • Through May 1: “Our Town” • May 13-29: “Art” • June 10-26: “To Kill a Mockingbird” • July 8-24: “Assassins” SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter. com • Through May 1: “Moonlight and Magnolias” • May 7-8: Barefoot in the Park • June 9-26: “The Wisdom of Eve”

TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY 554 W. Main St., Buford 770-856-8145 www.tanneryrowartistcolony. com • Through May 27: Winner’s Circle • June 4 — August 26: Summer Showcase • Sep. 10 — Oct. 14: Fall Challenge • Oct. 22 — Dec. 2: Fall Juried Art Exhibit 2016 • Dec. 10-11: An Artful Holiday ATLANTA ATLANTA ALLIANCE THEATRE 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-733-4650 www.alliancetheatre.org • Through May 1: Ethel • April 13 — May 15: “Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story” • June 1 – July 3: “Pancakes, Pancakes!”

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta 404-876-5859 www.atlantabg.org • Through month of April: Atlanta Blooms • April 22: Earth Day • April 30 — Oct. 30: Chihuly in the Garden • May 7 — 8: Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, Atlanta Rose Show • May 14: Endangered Species Day • Sep. 24: Garden of Eden Ball • Ongoing: Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen cooking demos every weekend • Ongoing: Science Café second Sundays through October • Ongoing: Orchid Market Weekends • Ongoing: Garden Tours

404-873-3391 www.puppet.org • Through May 22: “Beauty and the Beast” • May 7: “Davy Jones’ Locker” • May 12-15: Xperimental Puppetry Theater CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Atlanta 404-659-5437 www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org • April 24: Meet the Holidays: Earth Day • April 30: Meet the Holidays: Cinco De Mayo • Wednesdays in April, April 25: Cooking with Colors • Sundays starting April 10: Eat a Georgia Rainbow • Ongoing: Gateway to the World exhibit • Ongoing: Step Up To Science exhibit • Ongoing: Tools for Solutions exhibit • Ongoing: Fundamentally Food exhibit • Ongoing: Let Your Creativity Flow exhibit • Ongoing: Leaping Into Learning exhibit • Ongoing: Music and Movement, Arts Studio • Ongoing: Eat a Georgia Rainbow, storytime • Ongoing: Super Spectacular Science Show

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta 404-814-4000 www.atlantahistorycenter.com • April 25:Dave Isay presents Callings • April 27: Olmstead Plein Air Invitational Day • May 6:National Public Gardens Day • Ongoing: Wednesday Living Room Learning Series • Ongoing: Homeschool Days CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta

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ity, healing and allowing the past to propel us into the future instead of allowing it to hold us captive,” director and Aurora Associate Artistic Director Justin Anderson said in a statement.

“Although it stems from an event almost 80 years ago, it is as relatable and necessary as ever in our current world landscape in light of the ongoing and harrowing refugee crisis happening in the Middle East and Europe right now, and the immigration debate continuing in our own backyards.”

Set in 1939, German novelist Bemadette Kahn lost the love of her life when the S.S. St. Louis

• Ongoing: The Science Wondershop COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.com • April 23-24: Ragtime • May 7-15: The Atlanta Opera presentsRomeo and Juliet • May 20-22: Atlanta Ballet presents MAYhem Kissed FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-881-2100 foxtheatre.org • April 22: “Let It Be” • April 24: Steve Martin and Martin Short • May 24-29: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical • June 2: Toni Braxton Live • June 4: “A Prairie Home Companion” • June 21-26: The Wizard of Oz • June 29: Bring It! Live FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta 404-929-6300 www.fernbankmuseum.org • Through July 31: “Wild Music” • Through Aug. 14: “Crea-

tures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence” • May 21: Archeology Day • May 27: Fernbank Forest Night Tour • June 4: World Oceans Day • June 19: Superhero Day • Through Apr. 28: “Wild Africa” on IMAX • Ongoing: Fernbank Forest Bird Walk March • Ongoing: Tadpole Tales

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-733-4400 www.high.org • Through May 15: “Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion” • Through May 22: “What Is Near: Reflections on Home” • Through May 1: “Green Pastures: In Memory of Thornton Dial, Sr.” • Through May 29: Vik Muniz, “Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks” • Ongoing: Molly Hatch: Physic Garden • Ongoing: Howard Finster: Paradise Garden • Ongoing: African Art: Building the Collection • Ongoing: Friday Night Lates, Toddler Thursdays To submit an event for By Venue Arts & Entertainment, email features@gwinnettdailypost.com.

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Disney on Ice’s ‘Frozen’ to heat up Infinite Energy Arena

BY JON GALLO

Staff Correspondent

As Taylor Firth sees it, her personality and demeanor are perfect for her job as somebody else.

“I can be awkward and I’m energetic,” Firth said. “I sometimes say things before I think. In many ways, I’m just like her.”

“Her” is Anna, one of the beloved princesses of “Frozen,” which will turn Infinite Energy Arena into Arendelle through April 24 when “Disney on Ice Presents Frozen” skates into Duluth.

“You look at Snow White, and she’s so prim and proper,” said Firth, 24.

“Anna’s just more normal and real.”

It’s Firth who brings Elsa’s younger sister to life in an ice show based on a massively successful movie.

It wasn’t a question of if Disney would take “Frozen” from the big screen, where it’s the ninth highest-grossing film of all time ($1.28 billion) to ice. It was only a matter of when.

Anna and Elsa became household names shortly after their tale about sisterhood, love, friendship and finding one’s identity hit theaters in November 2013.

IF YOU GO • When: Through April 24 • Where: Infinite Energy Arena, Duluth • Shows: 7:30 p.m. April 20; 10:40 a.m., 7:30 p.m.

April 21 and 22; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. April 23; 1 and 5 p.m. April 24 • Tickets: $25 to $95 • More Info: Call 770626-2464 or visit www. axs.com to purchase tickets

Call it the ultimate show of girl power. Expect a huge portion of the crowd to be dressed as Elsa, while others will choose to be Anna, who wants to reunite with Elsa after a childhood accident severed their relationship.

If you’ve seen the movie, you know what happens throughout the two-hour show: Anna and Elsa are joined by Kristoff — a Norwegian hunk who’s smitten with Anna — and Olaf, the most popular snowman since Frosty, who’s brought to life by Elsa’s magic.

“One of the reasons why ‘Frozen’ is so popular is there is a character who everyone can relate to because Elsa is reserved and Anna is more outgoing,” said Firth,

At left, sisters Elsa and Anna are seen in “Disney on Ice Presents Frozen.” At right, Kristoff and his trusty reindeer, Sven, perform. (Photo: Jon Gallo)

a native of Grand Island, N.Y. “Kristoff is a big, strong mountain man, and then you have Olaf, who just wants to have fun.”

The characters will set the tone with smooth skating and acting as they lipsync the story. This could be a debacle, but since the movie is so popular, the crowd recites the lines, which are very close to those in the movie, until the music hits. Whether it’s “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” “Fixer Upper,” “In Summer,” “Love Is an Open Door,” “For the First Time in Forever” or the epic “Let It Go,” expect the crowd to take over and participate in

the biggest sing-along that Infinite Energy Arena has ever experienced.

“So many people love this movie,” Firth said.

“When you are out there and you look up at the crowd and you have people of all ages singing these songs, it’s just incredible to see.”

Firth should know. She’s performed in front of hundreds of audiences during her Disney career, in which she previously was Jessie, the cowgirl from “Toy Story 3,” and Merida from “Brave.”

“Disney on Ice Presents Frozen” opened its tour in September 2014 and will

end the U.S. portion of its tour in Cincinnati next month. Then, it’s off for stops in Japan, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

After the intermission following the first of two acts, the crowd will be greeted

by Olaf, whose witty charm provides comedic relief during Anna and Kristoff’s journey to find the exiled Elsa, who has turned Arendelle into a neverending winter wonderland.

The producers show exceptional attention to detail. Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven — Kristoff’s trusted reindeer — are mirror images of their cartoon counterparts in the No. 1

animated movie of all time.

“Disney wants all of its characters to be identical to how they look in the films,” Firth said. “It puts pressure on you. I remember when I threw a snowball during the show as Anna. I was told I needed to throw it with my left hand because that’s how Anna threw it in the movie.”

“Frozen’s” use of props, lighting, pyrotechnics, projections, strands of illuminated “ice” and shiny snow that descended from rafters helps tell the story and makes it feel like its winter, even if the show is in April.

“So many people have seen the movie,” Firth said.

“But we bring it to life.”

Local newcomers present inspiring tale of coping, perseverance Author Audifac Ignace and his wife, Noreen McRoyal, came to Gwinnett several years ago, bringing with them a rich tradition of storytelling.

McRoyal is a native of Chicago, and Ignace grew up in Europe. But his storytelling tradition, inherited from his grandmother in Cameroon, is uniquely global.

Now everyone around Atlanta can hear Ignace and others interpret his latest children’s book,

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will celebrate the release of this new book with a reading accompanied by a theatrical performance and book signing at Gallery 72, located at 72 Marietta St. in Atlanta. This event is co-hosted by the Atlanta Mayor’s Offices of Cultural Affairs and Immigrant Affairs.

Holley Calmes On May 7 and 8, Ignace, McRoyal and their group “Cuckoo and the Destiny,” of performers will be speat two special events. cial guests at Barefoot in On Saturday, April 23, the Park Fine Arts Festifrom 2 to 4:30 p.m., Ignace val. Barefoot will also be

celebrating newness, their new location in Buford’s Town Park located at 2200 Buford Highway.

Ignace and family will be located in the Learning Tent, where people of all ages can enjoy hands-on art experiences and miniperformances.

“The story of ‘Cuckoo and the Destiny’ is a book for all ages that deals with real time, real life issues,” McRoyal said. “It is a story relevant to today’s issues on immigration. Anyone can find themselves in this story.”

The book is the first in a planned series of 10. It is about Moni, a young cuckoo bird who must find a new nest in which to lay her eggs when her home is destroyed by fire.

“Just like others who migrate to foreign lands due to natural catastrophes, wars and other life-

changing events, Moni is forced to make changes,” McRoyal said. “She must learn how to copy with new systems of the forest which are so different from where she came from. She is confronted with bullying, friendship, democracy, communication issues, indifference and new laws which she must adopt.”

“Cuckoo and the Destiny” is one of a series of tales told by Ignace’s grandmother Kwaneune who lived in a forest village in Cameroon where certain values and traditions were translated only orally. To entertain and educate children of the village, Kwaneune would sing, dance, and tell stories because there were no books, videos, or schools.

Her motto was “All stories that are not told are lost.”

This is Ignace’s first book written in English.

He has four previously published books, written in Italian and French.

Moving to Gwinnett, the family, like Moni, adapted to the culture of a new home.

“My family has been a part of the Gwinnett Community for several years now,” McRoyal said.

“I have volunteered at the Robert Fowler YMCA in Norcross and the Helping Hands Thrift Store. In Atlanta I am currently the Chairperson for the Salute to Greatness Silent Auction for the King Center and have been on that committee for 3 years. I am also a Gwinnett Poll Officer.”

For more information about the book, visit www. cuckooandthedestiny.com.

For information about Barefoot Festival, visit www.barefootinthepark. org.

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Dorne last season, the capital city of King’s Landing was seized in EDITOR’S NOTE: This a coup by a fundamenarticle contains spoilers talist religious group from the Season 5 finale called the Faith Militant, of “Game of Thrones.” which imprisoned Cersei Jaime Lannister and confronted her with (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) charges of incest. Desis heading for one of perate for her freedom, the worst family reCersei admitted to the unions ever as HBO’s charge without implicatEmmy-winning “Game ing her brother-lover and of Thrones” returns for was released, but only Season 6 on Sunday, after being forced to April 24. make a mortifying walk In the Season 5 finale, of atonement, stark nawe last saw Jaime on one ked, through the scornful of the worst days of his throngs of the city. life, having just set sail “Oh, yeah, she’s in a from Dorne, accompareally good place now, nied by Mircella, one of isn’t she?” Costerthe three children he and Waldau says drily. his sister, Cersei (Lena “She’ll be able to deal Headey), had conceived with this (Mircella tragthrough their secret edy) in a really good, incest. After a rare tender adult way.” moment between father How this story line and daughter, Mircella unfolds is being kept died in Jaime’s arms, tightly under wraps, after poisoned by a Lannister some material was leaked foe. online last season. That “That was such a great shocking breach of press scene,” Coster-Waldau etiquette prompted exsays by phone from his ecutive producers David home near Copenhagen, Benioff and D.B. Weiss Denmark, “and it’s such to film Season 6 under a great set-up for this almost comically tight coming season, because security constraints. now he has to face his “The whole thing sister, who is a little — about who got to see the how shall I put this? — script was cut down to a emotionally unstable. bare minimum,” CosterYou can only imagine Waldau reports, “and how well that meeting is early on they tried to going to go down.” have call sheets with no Oh, but wait, there’s names, just code names more. Unbeknownst to or numbers for actors, Jaime, while he was in but then you’d have a Your TV L ink

prop guy who doesn’t know who’s ‘Number 23,’ so they quickly changed it to go back to a normal call sheet.

It was very complicated just getting the scripts.

We had to install special safety features on our computers to download them.”

Security always had been tight while filming on the hit show’s many locations, as ardent fans tried to get close to their favorite stars, but that was stepped up even more to protect the most burning question in Season 6.

“This year we had all these paparazzi who were trying to get pictures, especially anything with Kit Harington, because of all the ‘Is Jon Snow really dead?’ thing,” Coster-Waldau says. “I think it’s absurd, because at the end of the day, no one really wants to know anything. They still want to be surprised. And it really was all because of one (jerk) who ruined it for everyone (by leaking that material online).”

Adding to the keen fan anticipation, Season 6 is the first in which the TV series has caught up with and moved past its source material — George R.R. Martin’s best-selling fantasy novels — as far as most story lines, so the potential for jawdropping shockers has

never been higher.

Just don’t expect Jaime and Cersei’s attempt to overthrow the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce), their pious nemesis, to be an easy task, CosterWaldau suggests.

“Jaime and Cersei are used to dealing with people that they understand from their world, and this whole Faith Militant thing is a completely different way of looking at power,” the Danish actor

explains. “The Lannisters are used to a world where, if all else fails, well, we can always pay our way out of this. Now they’re dealing with a guy who clearly is not to be bought.”

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Gwen Stefani is coming Ticket prices are to the Atlanta area. $29.95, $39.95, $59.95, Tickets go on sale next $99.95 and $149.95. week for a 7 p.m. July Billboard.com reported 29th show at Verizon that Stefani is going on Wireless Amphitheatre tour following her first at Encore Park. Stefani No. 1 solo album, “This will play with special Is What The Truth Feels guest Eve. Tickets will Like.” Eve and Stefani be available at 10 a.m. first collaborated more

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Eve’s last release was “Lip Lock” in 2013. She is starring in the recently released movie “Barbershop: The Next Cut.”

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OVERALL IMPRESSION

Pass: The well-loved children’s classic book is remade into an exciting new movie, a cross between the animated interpretation and the live action one. With the new special effects of green screen usage and CGI, the entire jungle is brought to life and you are transported to the real world of Mowgli (Neel Sethi).

Fail: There were several scenes that were very intense and had me on the edge of my seat with my hands over my eyes — not what I expected for an interpretation of a kids’ book.

As with every journey when pursued by a relentless enemy, there are good and bad encounters along the way. A short-lived part of the enormous python Kaa (Scarlett Johansson) played an integral part to show Mowgli’s history before he was orphaned. The bear Baloo (Bill Murray) rescued Mowgli from Kaa. What started as a payback and a con turned into a friendship between Mowgli and Baloo.

Mowgli uses all of his jungletaught ways, his natural human instincts and ingenuity to defeat his enemy and win the full respect of the jungle animals. Good triumphs over evil, and all is right in the jungle.

As a classic book made into a movie, it was a success. Literature enthusiasts will fully enjoy this adaptation, and the writer Rudyard Kipling would be amazed to see his writing come to life on the big screen.

I wouldn’t recommend this movie for children under 10. The PG rating should be adhered to; there are some very intense and violent scenes not suitable for younger kids.

I enjoyed the cinematography and Neel Sethi.

The acting was legendary, even award worthy for a rising star.

It is well worth seeing in the movie theater.

The cinematography, even though it was all computer-generated, set the entire atmosphere of the movie. Jon Favreau did an excellent job of directing Neel Sethi through this incredible makebelieve jungle world.

Neel Sethi’s interpretations, facial expressions, reactions and emotions were all very believable. Being the only human in the movie and having to act with shapes and markers as the rest of the cast for any seasoned actor would be difficult, but Neel makes it not only believable but natural-looking. It was a great acting performance.

Pass: While I am not sure we needed a remake of this classic film, Disney has done a good job bringing “The Jungle Book” to a new audience using all the latest technology, while trying to retain some of the memorable things about the 1967 animated version, including a sprinkling of songs.

Fail: Some might fault the movie’s slow pacing at times, especially for a younger audience. One disappointment in the voice acting department is Idris Elba, who voices the evil Shere Khan.

While one might expect the villain’s voice to be dramatic, Elba takes it almost a step too far, falling almost into the category of caricature.

Newcomer Neel Sethi (playing Mowgli) is the only live actor here; the rest of the roles are CGI voiced by a variety of actors both familiar and new. Sethi brings a satisfying blend of vulnerability and toughness as the man-cub trying to find his way in the world, even if his performance is a little one-note. There are very few moments of extreme joy for the character, nor are there many very low moments. The result is a performance that is solid but that lacks much punch or power.

Disney’s core audience is going to love this one, and the PG rating means that even pre-teens can see, understand and enjoy it. Parents will have fun reminiscing about the original version and will, no doubt, sing along with “The Bare Necessities” and other songs from the film.

I spent the extra money to see this one in 3-D and didn’t find it worth it. I think seeing it on a large screen in standard format would be the way to go here.

Perhaps the DVD release will feature deleted scenes or extra songs, and if so, that might make it appealing as well.

What a great surprise to hear the voice of Bill Murray as Baloo. While I didn’t appreciate some of the melodic changes to “The Bare Necessities,” his take on the character was fun throughout and he got several laughs from the theater audience. Listen, too, for the voice talents of Ben Kingsley, Scarlett Johansson and Christopher Walken. The late Garry Shandling also makes a brief voice-over appearance. Composer John Debney does a fine job of enhancing the story with jungle-esque percussion along with moments of brass choirs during the dramatic scenes. There is even a poignant re-harmonization of “The Bare Necessities” toward the end of the film that is played beautifully by the orchestra.

Take your family and go see “The Jungle Book.” You will probably not be disappointed.

Pass: Absolutely stunning cinematography and CGI; excellent voice-over work and narration; a very good job by the only human actor in the film; a very close adaptation of the original 1894 story by Rudyard Kipling; a fine mix of action, dialogue, and a well-told story line.

Fail: The film’s ending isn’t faithful to either Kipling’s book (which was a favorite of mine as a child) or to Disney’s 1967 animated version, but it still works very well and sets up the film nicely for a possible sequel. Other than that, “The Jungle Book” hits a home run.

Young actor Neel Sethi does a fine portrayal in his breakout role of the man-cub Mowgli, orphaned as a toddler in the jungle and raised as part of a wolf pack. Ben Kingsley is great (as always) as the voice of Bagheera, the black panther who initially discovers Mowgli and serves as his chief protector.

Bill Murray mixes a good dose of goofiness and poignancy as Baloo the bear. Christopher Walken is both creepy and entertaining as King Louie of the apes and gets to show off his singing talents to boot.

The best voice-over, however, is by Idris Elba (voice of Chief Bogo in the current animated hit “Zootopia”); he captures the sinister and ruthless tiger Shere Khan so well that it makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up every time he speaks.

Disney fans and readers of the original book will both love “The Jungle Book.”

However, be warned that its PG rating is a bit misleading; there is a lot of drama, violence and killing between animals that would upset many kids under age 6.

Both. “The Jungle Book” is breathtaking to watch on the silver screen and will no doubt be part of many folks’ DVD collection for years to come. This is a Disney classic.

“The Jungle Book” literally hits the ground with its feet running and keeps you hooked for the entire ride. I was pleasantly surprised at how well director Jon Favreau and his screenwriters kept so well to the book, even more so than the 1967 animated film. “The Jungle Book” makes for a wonderful viewing experience, and will surely be one of the top films of 2016.

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★★★★ of what movie?

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2. What is the highestTest your grossing Marvel movie that film knowledge with was rated “R”?

3. What Clint EastwoodMichael Clark directed movie was mostly So, you think you’re good presented in a language at movie trivia? Every week, other than English? we give readers the op4. Name the last person portunity to flex their movie to receive an acting Oscar muscles by answering five nomination for playing a trivia questions from our professional athlete. movie critic, Michael Clark.

5. The term “blockbuster” Congratulations to last as it applies to movies began week’s winner, Graham after the release of what Taylor of Snellville. film?

Here are last week’s The first person (located questions again and the within the U.S.) to respond answers: with all of the correct 1. What is the highestanswers receives a prize grossing remake ever? (note: of an item or items (movie reboots don’t count) T-shirts, hats, posters, A: “The Lord of the etc.). The winner also gets Rings: Return of the their name published in King” — original 1980, the next Weekend section. remake 2003 Please email your answers, 2. What product did the along with your name to Brad Pitt character manuclarkwriter@mindspring. facture and sell in “Fight com. Include “Gwinnett Club”?

Daily Post Trivia Contest” A: Soap in the subject line. In the 3. What performer played event no one answers all the last character to die in of the questions correctly, “The Departed?” the person with the most A: Matt Damon correct answers submitted 4. In what country is “The by 6 p.m. the Monday after King & I” set? the contest is posted will be A: Siam the winner. Only one winner 5. The widow of Bram per household is eligible for Stoker sued the filmmakers each 30-day period.

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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon Blu-ray (NR) Movie: ★★★★ Disc: ★★★★ Starting out in the ’70s as a monthly inspired by the dormant “Harvard Lampoon,” “National Lampoon” magazine quickly became the standard bearer of modern satire which shortly led to records, films, radio, stage and the longest-running, non-daytime TV show in history (“Saturday Night Live”). Directed by Douglas Tirola, “DSBD” is a documentary

presented at a breakneck pace.

Utilizing still photos, animation and stock footage along with new and archival interviews, the movie is as irreverent and scatological as one could hope for while still being focused and informative. The true stars are editors Joseph Krings and Jesse Martinez who squeezed five or so hours worth of minutia into a 98 minute finished film.

Technical specs: aspect ratio: Widescreen (1080p/1.78:1), audio: English (DTS-HD MA 5.1), subtitles: English and Spanish

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COMING SOON TO OWN • “The 5th Wave” (May 3): Though aliens continue to unleash attacks on Earth, a young fugitive (Chloe Grace Moretz) is determined to save her brother (Zackary Arthur).

(PG-13) • “Joy” (May 3): Jennifer Lawrence plays Miracle Mop inventor and marketer Joy Mangano in director David O. Russell’s comedy-drama, also reuniting the actress with Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper. (PG-13) • “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” (May 31): The classic story gets a major revision involving — you guessed it — the undead; Lily James and Sam Riley star. (PG-13)

• “Anomalisa” (June 7): The animated Oscar nominee focuses on an author (voice of David Thewlis) who gains a renewed appreciation of his life and family. (R) • “Roots: The Complete Original Series” (June 7): The milestone television drama about Alex Haley’s search for his ancestors makes its Blu-ray debut; stars include LeVar Burton and Louis Gossett Jr. (Not rated) • “45 Years” (June 14): Recent Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay play a couple upset by news on a milestone wedding anniversary. (R)

NOW SHOWING Recently reviewed films by movie critic Michael Clark now playing in metro area theaters.

• Criminal (R) — 2 stars Comically incoherent, this sci-fi adventure attempts something along the lines of “Face/Off” by way of generic cyber-crime action and would be a complete waste of time if not for the well-developed lead performance of Kevin Costner as a sicko ex-con turned hero.

• The Jungle Book (PG) — 4 stars Disney’s second remake of its

own 1960s animated feature is a live/CGI mix that is a perfect mix of story, character development, comedy, drama, peril and adventure.

It’s ideal for family viewing and is an instant classic which delivers on every level.

• The Boss (R) — 2 stars Again in full recycle, auto-pilot mode, Melissa McCarthy plays the title character; an abrasive, crude, profane queen of industry who, after a stint in the slammer for insider trading, attempts a comeback by peddling brownies. It’s just a tad bet-

ter than “Tammy.”

• Demolition (R) — 4 stars Recalling “American Psycho” and “Fight Club” minus the carnage, “Demolition” starts Jake Gyllenhaal as a Wall Street executive not too upset over his wife’s recent death who attempts to hit rock bottom in order to shake himself free from his lifelong malaise.

• I Saw the Light (R) — 2 ½ stars In a movie that does almost everything wrong, lead Tom Hiddleston (Loki in the Marvel movies) as country music legend Hank Williams gets

everything right. Channeling rather than imitating, Hiddleston’s rendering is inspired and heartbreaking.

• Midnight Special (PG-13) — 2 ½ stars The fourth film from Arkansan Jeff Nichols is his first for a major studio and comes with big growing pains.

Rather than another low-key Southern Gothic drama ala “Sling Blade,” Nichols goes sci-fi Steven Spielberg with highly mixed results.

• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13) — 2 stars Overlong, stilted, largely humor-

less and rampant with CGI pyrotechnics, “BvS” in the first of the DC Comics collective superhero flicks which follows competitor Marvel’s game plan almost to the letter with same results.

• Eye in the Sky (PG-13) — 2 ½ stars This military/political thriller containing elements of “Dr. Strangelove” and “Good Kill” has great production values and a superb first half which is unfortunately offset by a second half top-loaded with political correctness and a potent liberal bias.

8C • Friday, april 22, 2016

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‘Winter’s War’ does little for Blunt, Theron, largely misses mark

Emily Blunt stars as Queen Freya in the story that came before Snow White: “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” (Special Photos: Universal)

The Huntsman: Winter’s War THE HUNTSMAN: (PG-13) WINTER’S WAR (PG-13) 1 outHHHH of 4 stars

By Michael clark Movie Critic

Although terribly weak on a number of levels, “Snow White and the Huntsman” deserves credit for closely adhering to the original Grimm Brothers fairy tale. As with most Grimm stories, it is dark and not nearly as warm ’n’ fuzzy as the 1937 animated Disney movie.

Because “SWATH” racked up such impressive numbers at the box office, a follow-up was all but a foregone conclusion, and based on the premise, “Winter’s War” sounds like it could have worked.

In this prequel there is no Snow White, but many of the original characters return in a mash-up that includes the primary character from “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen.

Instead of a focused, From left, Queen Freya (Emily Blunt) and Queen Ravenna standalone film, rookie director Cedric Nicholas(Charlize Theron) star in “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.”

Troyan and screenwriters Evan Spiliotopolous and Craig Mazin (all three replacing original choice Frank Darabont) are all over the stylistic and narrative maps, pinching ideas from well over a dozen other productions but not much from “SWATH.” There’s some “Lord of the Rings,” a little “Frozen,” a bit of “Robin Hood,” a dash of “Harry Potter” and every film released in the last decade awash in the flat and annoying white/gray/ black/blue color palate.

It should come as no surprise to anyone who saw “SWATH” that Charlize Theron (as Ravenna) is the best thing in this film.

Mixing molten sensuality with narcissism, sarcasm, faux empathy and endless cruelty, Ravenna (appearing only in the first and last 15 minutes) is the sole character that doesn’t feel as if it were cut and pasted from an action/fantasy screenwriter’s helper howto book.

In the opening stanza, Ravenna shares screen time with her sister Freya (Emily Blunt), a woman who is content with having no special powers and would

rather just get married, have a child and split the scene. Only half of that happens, and after a jarring sequence of events, Freya is transformed into the Ice Queen — something that turns her into an ashen pale, less-interesting version of Ravenna.

It’s worth noting that what takes place in the first act is entirely unsuitable for family and/or child viewing. Throughout, the movie more than earns its PG-13 rating, and parents should not mistake this as some kind of live-action version of “Frozen.” It’s brutal, violent and includes scenes that will disturb young and impressionable viewers.

As is often the case with fantasy productions, the second act is stretched out and overloaded with inert, time-killing filler.

This is the portion of the film where the Huntsman Eric (Chris Hemsworth) is put through a series of fights, skirmishes, falls and the like that would kill his Marvel Thor character, yet, Eric emerges with mere scratches. The same can be said for Eric’s love interest Sara (Jessica Chastain) a redhead archer clearly

modeled after the lead character in the animated “Brave.” Both Hemsworth and Chastain deliver their dialogue in thick Scottish brogue accents, which, in addition to being off-pitch, are often unintelligible.

Getting little in the way of quality from Hemsworth is all but expected, but from Blunt and Chastain, it’s downright criminal and disheartening. These are two exceptional actresses with considerable range, and they do their best with what they’re fed. Given their collective off-screen intellect and generally good taste when picking material, each should have recognized this was a lost cause and turned it down instantly. This is a huge professional step backward for both women.

Released in many foreign markets last week, “Winter’s War” already has taken in over $43 million, which is good indicator that it will easily make back its $115 budget within a month. Couple that with an open-ended final scene, and you can rightfully expect yet another underwhelming installment.

(Universal)

‘Elvis & Nixon’ explores pair’s shrouded meeting Elvis & Nixon ELVIS &(R) NIXON (R) 3 outHHHH of 4 stars

It would be a challenge to make a movie about Kevin any 15-minute tongue wag Spacey between two famous and stars as powerful men, and the Richard

By Michael clark filmmakers wisely don’t Nixon, Movie Critic try. An on-screen note left, and at the beginning of the Michael Of all of the clandesShannon movie points out that this stars tine meetings of oddball was one of the few meetas Elvis couplings in the history of ings Nixon didn’t tape Presley ever, few would raise the record, and as neither man in “Elvis needle on the whack meter ever revealed what was & Nixon.” more than the one-day discussed, screenwriters (Special get-together between Elvis Joey Sagal, Hanala Sagal Photo: Presley and U.S. President and Cary Elwes more or Netflix/ Richard Nixon at the White Bleecker less wing it. In most cases, Street) House in December 1970. this would be a patently When this meet-andbad idea, but director Liza greet happened, both Johnson plays it as pure broadcast of American Presley (via a decline in to “volunteer” his services by hippie rock stars who farce by taking what we teens burning their draft popularity and an uptick as an undercover DEA had eclipsed him in popu- already know about these cards. Elvis cocks a pistol agent. He figured his status larity and record sales. in chemical intake) and two strong personalities and puts a bullet in the Nixon (via blanket paraas “the King” would alElvis viewed modern rock and their trademark ticks, noia) were in the autumn third TV. low him to easily gain the as a bastardization of a gestures and general beof their respective careers, On a whim, Elvis conconfidence of assorted rock type of music he helped havior. although neither dared to tacts his old friend Jerry stars, and he could then pioneer, and he resented it.

Far from looking anyadmit it. Nixon hadn’t yet Schilling (Alex Pettyfer) bust them for using illegal Moreover, Elvis felt this thing like Elvis, Shannon begun what eventually and summons him to join drugs. For anyone even re- new rock was causing the buries himself in hair and became Watergate, and him in D.C. A former motely familiar with Elvis’ young folks to get uppity, wardrobe and speaks in a for Presley, The Beatles member of Elvis’ “Memprivate life, this position is avoid bathing and dodge slightly breathy Southern (together at the time but phis Mafia,” Schilling at best ironic and at worst the draft. drawl. He’s got the approin name only) were still a had found his own path highly hypocritical.

There aren’t many priate swagger and doesn’t threat. More on that later. working for Paramount A longtime abuser of people who could, on a overdo the whole “thank It opens at Graceland studios and was reluctant an array of barbiturates whim, walk up to the gate you very much” thing. In with Elvis (Michael Shan- to accommodate Elvis’ and opiates, Elvis’ disdain at the White House, deliver one of the movie’s most non) in his media room request but acquiesced for recreational drugs like a hand-written note to a hilarious scenes, Elvis is watching three TVs. On nonetheless. Call it the marijuana and cocaine president and get an imme- approached in an airport one is a sporting event, on Presley pull. wasn’t because they were diate response, and Elvis by two Elvis impersonators another “Dr. Strangelove” Elvis wanted a meeting illegal so much as it was knew he was one of those who aren’t impressed with and on the third, a news with Nixon (Kevin Spacey) that they were being used people. him. He’s a good sport and

plays along and finds the whole experience entertaining.

Of all of the men who’ve played Nixon on-screen (Anthony Hopkins, Frank Langella, Day Hedaya, Bob Gunton), Spacey is the best at capturing his gait, speech patterns, uncomfortable body language and facial expressions without slipping into parody. This is a humorous performance in a very funny movie, but never once to we get the feeling any of it is a joke.

Back to The Beatles thing: The filmmakers missed a golden opportunity to add to the depth by not expanding on Elvis and Nixon’s mutual hatred of The Beatles and John Lennon in particular. As the only act at the time to top Elvis in record sales, his position was understandable. Nixon is another story. When Lennon moved to New York and began a series of high-profile anti-war protests, Nixon brought the hammer down. To get the full scope of what happened, check out the 2006 documentary “The U.S. vs.

John Lennon.” It will pin your ears back.

(Netflix/Bleecker Street)