Gwinnett Daily Post - February 17, 2016

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Funeral held for mom, girls killed in fire

By Joshua Sharpe

ness. Love. Long, joyful hours in the yard of their house. Quiet moments in the sanctuary reading along in the Bible with the TUCKER — “Inseparable” pastor’s sermons. was the word that came to Tragic as it was, it seemed mind for the Rev. Jim Higgins fitting for them to share a fuwhen he thought of the victims. neral Monday afternoon.

Others also knew the relationThe three also shared their ship between Kathy Patterson final moments last Tuesday and her daughters, Kayla, 12, night. A fire ripped through and Madelyn, 9. They shared their Gwinnett County home everything they could. Happinear Tucker, trapping them

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inside as husband and father Brent Patterson screamed and tried with neighbors to get inside.

Authorities said last week the investigation was ongoing, but no foul play was suspected.

The survivor led a snaking procession into Tucker First United Methodist shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.

A crowd of probably several hundred mourners lined the

pews. Many wore small ribbon pins, one pink, one blue. Brent Patterson had requested attendees to wear pink, Madelyn’s favorite color, or blue, Kayla’s favorite.

The service began with a slideshow of photos of the beaming blondes. Some of the mourners were overcome, dabbing tears and sniffling. Toward

The funeral for Kathy Patterson, center, and daughters Kayla, 12, and Madelyn, 9, victims of a Feb. 9 night fire near Tucker, was held Monday. (Special Photo)

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‘It’s treasure hunting’

Britt Elem. virus crisis Savvy shoppers find savings at Kidsignments improves

By Keith Farner

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The virus situation at Britt Elementary School has improved following a three-day weekend for students. But lingering effects kept 35 students home on Tuesday.

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Bernard Watson said that parents took the advice of district and health department officials to keep their children home if they showed sickness symptoms. The Gwinnett County Health Department has taken samples and is testing them, Watson said, but it appears that the combination of the three-day weekend and deep cleaning last week “allowed whatever was there to fade.”

The Snellville school on Thursday reported 40 students absent, while 22 checked themselves out early and four teachers reported sickness. On Friday, 102 students were absent and 25 checked themselves out as sick.

LAWRENCEVILLE — Jackie Toback and her mom, Stella January, didn’t just show up for Kidsignments on Tuesday morning; the mother-daughter duo came armed with two laundry baskets and a plan.

The veteran shoppers have been coming to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds for the semi-annual children’s consignment sale, which is said to be one of the nation’s largest, for more than four years. And over the years, the pair has learned a thing or two.

Toback travels from Marietta for the sale, which continues through Saturday, and plans ahead to have someone watch her son and daughter because she and her mom typically spend the whole day shopping.

According to January, they tackle the sale one section at a time — first making a pass and then finding an out of the way spot to sort and narrow down their selections.

“Because the aisles are so crowded, we get through one section and then we come sit down and go through them,”

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Home Show returns Friday

By Katie Morris katie.morris@gwinnettdailypost.com

More than 150 remodeling experts showcasing a variety of products and services will be at the Infinite Energy Center starting Friday for the 19th annual North Atlanta Home Show.

The three-day event features the latest products and services for home remodeling, landscaping and outdoor living and interior decorating. The show aims to provide attendees with the opportunity to

See KIDSIGNMENTS, Page 3A MORE ONLINE Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for more photos of Kidsignments.

IF YOU GO What: Kidsignments Where: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville When: Feb. 16-20; Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Cost: Free admission More Info: www.kidsignments.com

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Ava Hollaway, 1, sits calmly in her stroller while her mom, Emma Reeves, browses through racks of clothes on Tuesday at the Kidsignments sale held at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. (Staff Photo: Katie Morris)

The North Atlanta Home Show returns to the Infinite Energy Center this Friday through Sunday. (Special Photo)

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BOC OKs safety improvements near Grayson Elem. and school safety project.

Gwinnett Director of Transportation Alan Chapman said the county developed Gwinnett County ofthe project through a ficials are planning to bring partnership with Grayson relief to the congested inter- officials. section of Grayson ParkGrayson Parkway is also way and Rosebud Road known by its official desigwhile also making the area nation, State Route 84. safer for students walking “The project will add to Grayson Elementary turn lanes, sidewalks and School. a new traffic signal to the Commissioners approved intersection of state Route a $1.92 million contract 84 and Rosebud Road,” with Ohmshiv Construction Chapman told commissionLLC on Tuesday to do the ers. “The work will reduce intersection improvement congestion at the intersec-

tion and improve access to the adjacent Grayson Elementary School.”

County documents show a center turn lane will be added in front of the school, while left turn lanes from Rosebud Road onto Grayson Parkway, will be built.

A southbound right turn from Rosebud onto Grayson Parkway is also in the plans.

In addition to the new turn lanes, traffic signal and sidewalks, construction will include 0.227 miles of clearing and grubbing, curb and gutter work, asphalt

By Randy Louis Cox

Allison Wilkerson said.

It also was announced that there will be an Easter egg hunt for children at 10 a.m. March 26.

In other business, sixmonth moratoriums were approved for the following: used cars sales lots, e-cigarette and vaping stores, and subdivision directional signs. There have been no permit applications for these entities, but it gives the city time to develop ordinances pertaining to each of them.

The council also:

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paving, striping and the construction of new walls.

The project will be paid for with 2014 SPLOST funds, with 95 percent of that money from the SPLOST program’s school safety category. The other 5 percent will come from its county-city partnership project. Chapman said engineering and right-of-way acquisition for the project was paid for through a joint funding agreement between the county and the city.

The contract is set to last 100 days.

This map shows the intersection of Grayson Parkway and Rosebud Road, which county and Grayson officials plan to renovate through an intersection improvement and school safety project. County commissioners approved a construction contract for the project on Tuesday. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

Annual Grayson Day Festival scheduled for April 30 night at the City Council meeting, will be Simply Staff Correspondent the Best: The Best of GRAYSON — Plans are Grayson is the Best of underway for the 37th an- Gwinnett. nual Grayson Day Festival There will be a parade scheduled for April 30. amidst the festivities, The theme of the festiwhich usually draws 5,000 val, announced Monday to 6,000 people, Mayor

Grayson Mayor Allison Wilkerson, left, and Council Member Laurie Anderson got certificates of achievement from the Gwinnett Municipal Association, presented by GMA managing director Randy Meacham.

(Staff Photo: Randy Louis Cox)

• For the second straight month, tabled a request from Solomon Development and Trinity Development for a siding materials variance on senior center living facil-

brick and combinations, and asked company representatives to re-submit percentages of materials in order to come within variance requirements.

• Agreed to spend $10,132 for new Christmas decorations.

• Gwinnett Municipal Association Director Randy Meacham presentity buildings for Dogwood ed Wilkerson and Council Forest of Grayson on Ga. Member Laurie Anderson certificates of achieveHighway 20.

• Decided in January it ment for their completion of GMA training classes. needed more time to discuss percentages of siding Wilkerson completed 72 hours of training. materials, stone, shake,

Peachtree third-graders do circus-themed reading

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There’s less than a week to go in a reading competition at Peachtree Elementary School that leads up to a pep rally featuring Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey circus performers and first lady Sandra Deal.

The two-week Reading with Ringling competition aims to motivate third-grade students to read independently from a circus-themed reading

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to be a part of this reading program,” Peachtree Elementary Principal Kara Dutton said in a press release. “Not only are we partnering to enrich the lives of our students academically, but we are providing them an experience of a lifetime. I can’t wait to see their faces as they experience the circus as a reward for reading.”

The pep rally will feature ringmaster David Shipman and Deal, who will attend to congratulate the students on their reading accomplishments. Deal

will read a children’s book, “The Magician’s Hat,” written by former University of Georgia football player Malcolm Mitchell, to students during her visit.

“I am thrilled to shine a spotlight on the importance of reading with the help of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey,” Deal said in the release. “Just as the circus entertains us with clowns, trapeze artists and animal acts, reading stimulates the imagination and allows us to see the world through the eyes of the writer.”

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Global oil prices keep swinging because of speculations about future supply and demand, but on the whole remain depressed in comparison to previous years, Jenkins said. Crude oil prices averaged $28.15 last week, the lowest weekly settlement since 2003.

Market fundamentals remain out of balance, and the current glut in supply is likely to keep a ceiling on the price of crude oil in the near term.

list that complements their existing curriculum. The competition, which began on Feb. 8, runs until Monday and the pep rally is scheduled for the morning of Feb. 24.

As an incentive for the Reading with Ringling competition, the winning classes and top readers in third grade will receive tickets to the show at Infinite Energy Center on Feb. 26. Feld Entertainment donated 100 tickets to the show and 100 books to the school library.

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gets grant for Companies with Gwinnett ties County seniors transportation awarded by statewide group

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Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta on Saturday.

Pond and Company, A trio of companies with whose headquarters is in offices in the Norcross and Peachtree Corners, received Peachtree Corners area, three Honor Awards for an including one that is headAtlanta Gas Light STRIDE quartered in Gwinnett, were Pipeline in Duluth, the recognized for their work in 68,000-square-foot Barengineering by a statewide row Academic Building at group of engineering com- Lanier Technical College’s panies over the weekend. campus in Winder and the The companies were 16,200-square-foot Fulton among 16 engineering County Aviation Comfirms who received Engimunity Cultural Center in neering Excellence Awards Atlanta. during American Council Meanwhile, Atkins of Engineering Companies Global won a State Award of Georgia’s Engineers as part of ASCEND LLC, Week Awards Gala at the which was a joint venture

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Kidsignments

•From Page 1A the Sugar Hill resident said.

“You don’t want to hog a whole section.”

Toback sets a budget of $200 for herself, with January chipping in around $100, which she said goes a long way at Kidsignments. She left the sale Tuesday with a spring and summer wardrobe for her two children, along with toys and accessories.

At a regular retail store, their shopping trip could easily set them back about $1,000, according to Toback.

It’s been more than 20 years since Jeri Lynn Cunningham founded Kidsignments, but she still enjoys browsing the racks for a bargain.

“It’s treasure hunting, and this is the treasure,” she said.

The grandmother of six shops for her younger grandchildren, but on Tuesday she was shopping for outfits to go to Shiloh Elementary School.

According to Cunning-

were picked based off of their uniqueness, complexity, fulfillment of their client’s needs, innovation in applications, public perception and consideration of social, economic and sustainability factors, according to ACEC Georgia.

The statewide group had a panel of four judges, made up of an engineer, a project manager and a pair of executives from the Georgia Department of Transportation, Wolverton and Associates, Balfour Beatty Construction and Keck and Wood Inc., review the projects and pick winners.

Disabled Gwinnett County residents who need medical transportation assistance will be able to continue receiving that help through at least August because of a subgrant administered by the Atlanta Regional Commission.

County commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept the $124,114 subgrant and $84,001 in matching funds provided by the Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services, the Senior Services division’s general fund and user fees. The subgrant is administered by the ARC, but the funding actually comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The money will go toward the county’s Get In Gear voucher-based transportation Jackie Toback of program.

Marietta and her “Acceptance of this grant mom, Stella Januthrough the ARC and the ary of Sugar Hill, donation from the Friends sort through kids clothes on Tuesday of Gwinnett County Senior at the Kidsignments Services will allow the sale held at the voucher transportation proGwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. (Staff Photo: Katie Morris)

ham, she began a partnership with teachers from the school last year — they volunteered after the sale to sort the massive stacks of unsold books for a few hours and Cunningham gifted them books for their classrooms.

The teachers did such a great job, Cunningham said she invited them back this year.

“I do the same thing for them, gift them with some books, and also if they got me six volunteers, I would get wardrobes, boys and

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The group was recognized for its work on the North Airfield Deicing Facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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gram to continue,” Deputy County Administrator Phil Hoskins told commissioners.

Get In Gear is a service that provides help to disabled residents who need transportation to their medical appointments. The residents buy the voucher book and are given a list of approved transportation providers to chose from.

The funding accepted by commissioners will extend it through Aug. 31.

“Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services (FRIENDS) remains dedicated to helping transportation-challenged disabled Gwinnett residents get to their medical appointments, therapies, or treatments,” Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services President Russell DeLong wrote in a Feb. 8 letter to commissioners.

“The program’s maturation has allowed local match revenue to become diversified due to co-pay fees and county general fund support, thereby reducing the grant’s heavy reliance on FRIENDS.”

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powered reclining couch flanked by two lamps, across the back, a woman sat with from the fireplace. It spread her arm around a young girl. quickly upstairs through a She pulled the girl close, vent and a closet, reportedly girls, to replace their what Kidsignments will be at even as they rose to sing keeping the man from going I call ‘change into clothes.’ the Gwinnett Fairgrounds “Amazing Grace.” back up.

You know, like, ‘I got my located at 2405 Sugarloaf Brent Patterson, in a blue “I love them with all my clothes muddy’ or ‘I messed Parkway in Lawrenceville shirt and a pink tie, spoke in heart,” Brent Patterson said up in art class,’” she said. through Saturday, Feb. 20. in the sanctuary Monday, his Cunningham offered a The sale will be open from 9 the pulpit, recalling his lost voice breaking. family. few words of wisdom for a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday Kathy Patterson’s brother, “There were no happier shoppers, including bring and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jason Taylor, said he envied people in life than Kathy, a list and a tall trash can or Friday and Saturday. the Pattersons for how happy laundry basket, as opposed On Thursday and Friday, Kayla and Madelyn,” he they were together. to a wagon, which fill up all remaining items without said. “They never met any“Y’all were like a perfect quick, leading to clothes top- an NR on the tag will be 25 one who wasn’t a friend.” match,” Taylor said on the He met his wife at his pling over the sides. percent off — on Saturday, She also advised shoppers all remaining items without restaurant in Peachtree City, microphone, referring to Brent and Kathy. “That’s to think ahead and buy toys an NR on the tag will be 50 Italian Oven, where she came to ask for a job. “It was something most people don’t and gifts for birthdays and percent off. experience.” love at first sight,” he said, bunnies and baskets for the For more information, The pastor remembered and he hired her. upcoming Easter holiday. visit kidsignments.com.

Kathy for kindness and Years later, Kathy would dancing. She worked with sit on the porch and talk the “Little Light of Mine” with anyone who came choir for adults with special by. She was always look•From Page 1A needs and performed at including WSB’s “Home ing for someone to play many other churches, HigFix-It Show” host Dave with the girls. Kayla, the comparison shop and speak Baker, HGTV’s Joe Washlaid-back one, unconcerned gins said. with experts one-on-one.

He remembered the ington and Walter Reeves, with looks, and Madelyn, “The North Atlanta Home the Georgia Gardener. girls, who attended Nesbit the “fashion diva,” always Show is very popular with The North Atlanta Home seemed to find plenty of kids Elementary, for their hugs, exhibitors and attendees which he described as enShow will be open from to fill the yard, the father who are looking for new thusiastic and also “insepanoon to 6 p.m. on Friday, recalled. ways to remodel, repair Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 He stood in the same yard rable.” and refresh their homes,” Thinking of the victims, p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, last week for hours, lookMichael Schoppenhorst, Higgins said one more thing and from noon to 5 p.m. on ing at the black shell of his president of SEMCO came to mind.

Sunday, Feb. 21. house, talking with investiProductions, said in a news It was this image: General admission tickets gators, neighbors and media. release. “All of our exhibit Jesus Christ at the gates are $8 and are available at He said he had been upstairs space is full, and we have of heaven. His arms are the show’s on-site ticket box getting ready for bed with stretched open, his eyes kind a waiting list of potential office. Children ages 12 and the others when he heard a and loving. exhibitors who are interested under and adults ages 65 popping sound downstairs “Welcome home,” Christ in participating.” and older with ID are admit- and went to investigate.

There will also be door ted free. Military personnel Authorities said last week says.

Toward him, Kathy Patterprizes, live radio broadcasts, and first responders with the blaze appeared to have son walks with her daughbuyer discounts and three ID receive a free ticket with started in the living room, ters, together. days of guest speakers, the purchase of one general in the area of an electricadmission ticket.

On Friday, anyone who works in the home industry •From Page 1A Jones added that the health will receive free admission department suspects the by showing his or her busiThe school’s enrollment cause to be the Norovirus. ness card at the show’s main It’s sometimes referred to as is 595 students. entrance. the “winter vomiting bug” Principal Doris Jones Infinite Energy Center is or stomach flu.

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Side effects of treatment depend on therapy DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a bone density test and was advised that I have osteoporosis in the wrist and hip. I am now 77 years young. My doctor has advised me to begin taking 70 mg alendronate every seven days. I am not happy about this, as the side effects I have read about are many. Is there something else that you are aware of that can be beneficial? I have not started the Fosamax yet.

— J.T. ANSWER: There are many treatment options for osteoporosis. Before starting treatment, however, your doctor probably checked your vitamin D level and PTH level, as too little vitamin D and too much PTH can cause osteoporosis, and these should be treated directly.

Celiac disease should be considered in people with osteoporosis, as it can affect bone strength in absence of GI symptoms.

Alendronate (Fosamax) is in the class of medicines called “bisphosphonates,” and they work by preventing the osteoclasts from overdoing their job, which is breaking down bone. This allows the osteoblasts, which build up bone, to bring bone density back up. The osteoclasts and osteoblasts need to be balanced so that the bone is constantly reformed, with the osteoclasts breaking down potentially weakened areas of bone and allowing the osteoblasts to refill the holes left behind with new, healthy bone. Of all the medicines that treat osteoporosis, the strongest evidence for preventing fractures is with alendronate and medicines like it.

They do have side effects, including damage to the esophagus, if they are not taken with great care, and bone pain, especially if there isn’t enough dietary calcium. However, they are well tolerated by most people.

Other medication treatment options include teripartide (Forteo), an analog of PTH, which increases bone formation.

It usually is used for men and women with severe osteoporosis. Estrogen and estrogenlike drugs are still used, but have side effects I have often written about. Denosumab (Prolia) prevents bone resorption, but is seldom used as first-line treatment. Calcitonin and strontium ranelate are relatively weak agents.

There are non-medication options as well, which can be used alone if the disease is mild or in combination with medication.

Weight-bearing exercise, smoking cessation and adequate dietary calcium are very important and often overlooked.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.

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SOLUNAR TABLES The Gwinnett Daily Post (UPSP 921-980, ISSN 10860096) is published Wednesday through Friday and Sunday by SCNI, 725 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Periodical postage paid at Lawrenceville, GA 30044. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gwinnett Daily Post, P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-0603.

The solunar tables for lakes are based on studies that show fish and game are more active at certain times during the lunar period.

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Blackshear (237.0) ......... 237.20

Nottely

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Blue Ridge (1690.0) .......1670.54

Oconee

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Burton

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Seminole (77.50)........... 78.05

Carters

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Sinclair

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Thurmond (330.0) ........ 328.49

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Harding

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In 1974, a disgruntled U.S. Army private stole an Army helicopter at Fort Meade in Maryland and landed it on the White House lawn.

In 1996, world chess champion Garry Kasparov defeated the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue in the last game of a six-game match, winning the series by a final score of 4-2.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Hans Morgenthau (1904-1980), political scientist; Red Barber (1908-1992), sportscaster; Hal Holbrook (1925- ), actor; Jim Brown (1936- ), football player; Rene Russo (1954- ), actress; Larry the Cable Guy

(1963- ), comedian; Michael Jordan (1963- ), basketball player; Michael Bay (1965- ), filmmaker; Denise Richards (1971- ), actress; Billie Joe Armstrong (1972- ), musician; Joseph GordonLevitt (1981- ), actor; Paris Hilton (1981- ), socialite.

TODAY’S FACT: The House of Representatives conducted 36 votes (one tie, 35 indecisive) before Thomas Jefferson was chosen as president over Aaron Burr.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1943, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was released on medical discharge in September 1945 due to chronic stomach ulcers.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “All nations are tempted — and few have been able to resist the power for long — to clothe their own aspirations and action in the moral purposes of the universe.” — Hans Morgenthau, “Politics Among Nations”

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Mother-in-law from hell meets her match DEAR READERS: I have stepped away from my daily column for two weeks while I work on my next book, a memoir, which is scheduled to be published in the fall. While I’m away, I hope you’ll enjoy these topical “Best Of” questions, chosen from 13 years of “Ask Amy” columns. Today’s letters are about etiquette. I return with your fresh questions next week.

DEAR AMY: Our family is interested in your comments about what to do when a family is presented with a daughterin-law from hell.

Our family has always worked and played together and enjoyed both.

Enter the Cuban, knowit-all, daughter-in-law, who tells her parents what to do and has attempted to begin that with the family of her new in-laws.

After taking her wedding vows she came down off the altar and snubbed us by excluding us from a receiving line, which she had no idea how to assemble. If ever a $100,000 wedding needed a bridal consultant, it was this wedding!

In addition to the mess over the receiving line, limos did not return for members of the groom’s party and members of the bride’s family did not circulate with the other guests.

When photos were taken, every female relative

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Amy Dickinson had a picture taken with the bride except her new mother-in-law — me. To say that her mannerisms are offensive is an understatement. The bottom line seems to be that she has no class, manners or breeding.

We love our son but how do we deal with this illmannered daughter-in-law?

— Sarah DEAR SARAH: You could start by exhibiting an ounce of class, manners and “breeding.” (You could also join this century, where people, thankfully, don’t usually talk about “breeding” and disrespect another’s culture of origin.)

You sound like the mother-in-law from hell, and I’m tempted to say that the two of you deserve each other, but because you are the older (and one would hope wiser and more mature) of the two, I need to remind you that this woman is your son’s wife and possibly the future mother of your grandchildren, so you are going to have to do what you can to make this relationship

work.

You really need to get over the fact that the wedding didn’t go the way you would have liked and make an effort to make the best of this relationship, because you really don’t have a choice, and also because that’s what well-mannered and classy people with good “breeding” do. (November 2006) DEAR AMY: Yesterday, my girlfriend “Lori” and I went to lunch at a local restaurant. Two guys were heading for the same restaurant and were slightly ahead of us, but when they got to the door, they held it open for us and allowed us to enter the restaurant first.

We smiled, I thanked them and as soon as I entered, I stood back to allow them to get in line ahead of us, because I figured that was their rightful place and they shouldn’t be penalized for having been courteous to us. This didn’t become an issue until it was apparent that they got the last outside table and Lori and I would have to eat inside.

That was when Lori got irritated with me and said I shouldn’t have let them “cut” in line ahead of us.

I told her that they would have been in line ahead of us if they hadn’t stopped to hold the door for us, and I didn’t think they should be penalized for it. The restaurant was crowded and it was obvious these two

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guys were on their lunch break, whereas neither my friend nor I work, so I felt that we could afford to wait a little longer than they could.

I still feel that I did the right thing, but Lori keeps laughing at what a “chump” I was. What do you think? When someone holds the door open for another person, does the door holder automatically give up his/her place in whatever line is inside?

What if there is a whole group of people entering at once?

— Confused DEAR CONFUSED: Let’s diagram this situation.

On second thought, let’s not.

You are a nice person.

Your girlfriend is a jerk.

You performed an act of kindness.

She laughed at you for it.

My only concern is that if you continue to hang out with her, her harsh assessment of you might turn out to be correct. Don’t be a chump (June 2006).

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.

You will learn from the changes going on around you. Take the time to observe what everyone else is doing, and base your choices and priorities on whatever will bring you the most in return. Use your charm and inventive mind to reach your desired destination.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Do something that makes you feel happy. Take a break or make a move to improve your life, looks or expertise. Give yourself a boost.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your reactions will be hard to temper. Do something constructive that will help you avoid a dispute or an emotional scene. Every choice you make will have an impact on how you move forward.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Check out which of your many options has the most depth and longevity. Whether dealing with a personal, financial or professional matter, you have to be realistic. Your charm and insight will pave the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Listen to what’s being said or offered to you. You may give or get the wrong impression. Ask questions and be as precise as possible. Ridicule and criticism will lead to setbacks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Employ your intellect and persuasive ways to get what you want.

Choose to use your creative imagination. If you express your thoughts, the response you receive will be educational.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Follow your gut and act swiftly to avoid interference. Don’t worry about what others do.

As long as you set your goals and head down the designated path, success will be yours.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t limit what you can do. Explore the possibilities and stay on course until you are satisfied that you have exhausted every option. A chance to come into some money is apparent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Practical applications will bring substantial results. Don’t hesitate to use all your resources to reach your goal. Bypass anyone trying to disrupt your plans. Take control and trust in your abilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Keep moving forward regardless of what others are doing or the changes going on around you. It’s important not to lose sight of what’s most important to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — You’ll have too many choices. Find the best way to utilize your skills to ensure that you make the biggest gain.

Don’t let a personal relationship stand in your way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Keep everyone guessing in order to avoid being cornered by someone looking for answers to questions that make you uncomfortable.

A pleasure trip should be planned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — Everything will be subject to your ability to finish what you start today. Enlist the help of others if you trust them to be assets.

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WORLD Kidnapped U.S. citizens released BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON — Three U.S. citizens who were kidnapped in Baghdad last month have been released with the help of the Iraqi government, the State Department said on Tuesday.

Unknown gunmen seized the trio from a private apartment in the capital’s southeasterly Dora district in mid-January and were thought to be held by an Iranian-backed Shi’ite militia, though Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi later dismissed the likelihood of Iranian involvement.

“We sincerely appreciate the assistance provided by the government of Iraq and its whole-of-government effort to bring about the safe release of these individuals,” State Department spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement.

Saudi Arabia took part in air strikes over weekend WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia participated in air strikes as part of a U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State militants over the weekend, a U.S. Department of Defense spokesman said on Tuesday.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who has been under pressure to shore up support from Sunni Arab allies to fight Islamic State, last week welcomed a commitment from Saudi Arabia to expand its role in air strikes.

Saudi Arabia has concentrated its military efforts over the last year on the conflict in Yemen, where it is leading a coalition of mainly Gulf Arab forces battling Houthi fighters who control the capital, Sanaa.

world&nation Saudis, Russia OK oil output freeze

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Hip-hop rules at Grammys show; Adele falls flat

DOHA — Top oil exporters Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to freeze output levels but said the deal was contingent on other producers joining in — a major sticking point with Iran absent from the talks and determined to raise production.

The Saudi, Russian, Qatari and Venezuelan oil ministers announced the proposal after a previously undisclosed meeting in Doha. It could become the first joint OPEC and non-OPEC deal in 15 years, aimed at tackling a growing oversupply of crude and helping prices recover from their lowest in over a decade.

Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said freezing production at January levels — near record highs — was an adequate measure and he hoped other producers would adopt the plan. Venezuelan Oil Minister Eulogio Del Pino said more talks would take place with Iran and Iraq today in Tehran.

“The reason we agreed to a potential freeze of production is simple: It is the beginning of a process which we will assess in the next few months and decide if we need other steps to stabilize and improve the market,” Naimi told reporters.

Hip-hop ruled the Grammys stage on Monday in performances that put racial tension back in the national spotlight and where some of music’s biggest stars failed to deliver, or in the case of Rihanna, failed to show up at all.

Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” lost out on the coveted Album of the Year. But it was his passionate, politically charged performance of “The Blacker the Berry” and “Alright,” featuring chained black men in a prison, and African tribal dancers, that quickly stole the show.

“I’m African-American, I’m African, I’m black as the moon, heritage of a small village, pardon my residence, came from the bottom of mankind,” rapped Lamar, 28, who hails from Compton, Calif.

Lamar’s performance ended with a backdrop of a large map of Africa with the name Compton written across it.

National Public Radio’s Eric Deggans called it “A performance that woke up a sleepy #Grammys” and entertainment website E! Online tweeted that “Kendrick Lamar just SHUT. IT. DOWN. at the Grammys.”

Lamar wasn’t the only rapper making waves.

Broadway’s sold-out musical “Hamilton” which mixes rap, jazz and ballads and casts black and Latino actors as the U.S. founding fathers, performed live from New York. The show won the best musical theater album award and its creator, Lin Manuel-Miranda, delivered his acceptance speech in rap.

“Kendrick then Lin Manuel serving nonstop back-to-back black and brown genius,” Daniel Jose Older tweeted.

Going into the Grammys, all eyes had been on Adele, who was returning to music’s biggest night after a four-year absence and following the blockbuster success of her new album “25.”

But the British singer’s delivery of ballad “All I Ask,” was marred by sound issues and uncharacteristic flat notes that dismayed many fans.

“The piano mics fell on to the piano strings, that’s what the guitar sound was.

It made it sound out of tune.

Shit happens. X” Adele tweeted in response.

Following is a list of winners in key categories: Record of the Year • “Uptown Funk” — Mark Ronson, Featuring Bruno Mars Album of the Year • “1989” — Taylor Swift Song of the Year • “Thinking Out Loud” — Ed Sheeran & Amy Wadge, songwriters (Ed Sheeran) Best New Artist • Meghan Trainor Best Pop Solo Performance • “Thinking Out Loud” — Ed Sheeran (Track from: “X”) Best Pop Duo/Group Performance • “Uptown Funk” — Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars (Track from: “Uptown Special”) Best Rock Performance • “Don’t Wanna Fight” — Alabama Shakes — From wire reports

Reuters

NATION Key senator still undecided on hearing court pick

WASHINGTON — The Republican head of the Senate panel that weighs U.S. Supreme Court nominations said on Tuesday that he will wait until President Barack Obama names his pick to fill the vacancy left by Justice Antonin Scalia’s death Pope urges fight before deciding whether to hold confirmation hearings. against violence, Republicans have threatened not to act on any graft in Mexico nominee put forward by MORELIA, Mexico the Democratic president — Pope Francis visited for the Supreme Court seat.

Mexico’s gang-infested Obama’s nominee could heartland on Tuesday, call- alter the court’s balance of ing on priests to fan out power. Before Scalia’s death, and combat the scourges it had five conservatives and of corruption and drugs four liberals. trafficking that have stoked Republicans control a decade of bloodletting the Senate, which the that the government has U.S. Constitution assigns been unable to stop. responsibility for confirming Gang wars over the lua president’s nomination to crative methamphetamine the court. trade have torn the western “I would wait until the state of Michoacan apart. nominee is made before I Widespread kidnapping would make any decisions” and extortion by gangs about confirmation hearings, have sparked an uprising Judiciary Committee Chairby vigilante groups. man Chuck Grassley said, The pope visited according to Radio Iowa. “In Morelia, Michoacan’s other words, take it a step at picturesque capital known a time.” for its Spanish colonial architecture, amid tight U.S. Coast Guard security given scattered hearings to probe outbursts of violence in recent months.

El Faro sinking “What temptation can come to us from places ofThe U.S. Coast Guard ten dominated by violence, began hearings on Tuescorruption, drug traffickday to investigate whether ing, disregard for human misconduct or negligence dignity and indifference in were factors in the sinking of the face of suffering and the cargo ship El Faro durvulnerability?” the pope ing a hurricane last fall, an asked an estimated 30,000 accident that left the vessel’s priests, nuns and seminar- 33 crew members dead. ians at a Mass in a stadium The 790-foot El Faro went in Morelia. down off the Bahamas on — From wire reports Oct. 1 while on a cargo run

This chart shows statistics on crude oil production. (Reuters)

“We don’t want significant gyrations in prices, we don’t want reduction in supply, we want to meet demand, we want a stable oil price. We have to take a step at a time,” he said.

Oil prices jumped to $35.55 per barrel after the news about the secret meeting but later pared gains to trade near $33 on concerns that Iran may reject the deal and that even if Tehran agreed, it would not help ease the growing global glut.

OPEC member Iran, Saudi Arabia’s regional arch rival, has pledged to steeply increase output in the coming months as it looks to regain market share lost after years of international sanctions, which were lifted in January following a deal with world powers over its nuclear program.

“Our situation is totally different to those countries

that have been producing at high levels for the past few years,” a senior source familiar with Iran’s thinking told Reuters.

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh also indicated Tehran would not agree to freezing its output at January levels, saying the country would not give up its appropriate share of the global oil market.

Special terms The fact that output from OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia and non-OPEC Russia — the world’s two top producers and exporters — is near record highs complicates any agreement since Iran is producing at least 1 million barrels per day below its capacity and pre-sanctions levels.

However, two non-Iranian sources close to OPEC discussions told Reuters that Iran may be offered special

terms as part of the output freeze deal. “Iran is returning to the market and needs to be given a special chance, but it also needs to make some calculations,” said one source.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said freezing output was not a problem for his country as he expected its production to be flat this year versus 2015 anyway.

An Iraqi oil ministry source said Baghdad was also happy to freeze production if all parties agreed.

“The agreement (if successful) should support oil prices, but there are reasons to be cautious. Not all OPEC members have signed up to the deal — notably Iran and Iraq. History would also suggest that compliance may be an issue,” Capital Economics’ analyst Jason Tuvey said.

ing problems that they can solve to then soon resume executions.

The latest person to resign was Steve Mullins, the general counsel to Governor Mary Fallin, a Republican.

Mullins, who announced his decision last week, said he was doing so because of the stress of the job.

“One reason Oklahoma executions are so flawed is the lack of transparency. The public doesn’t know where President Barack Obama speaks about the death of Su- the state gets its drugs or the preme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia during a statement delivered in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Satur- qualifications of those who carry out the executions,” day. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) said attorney Dale Baich, between Florida and Puerto returned, stronger and with who has represented death Rico. It was the worst cargo more conviction than ever,” row inmates in Oklahoma. shipping disaster involving a the clinic said in a statement.

The clinic was closed on U.S.-flagged vessel in more New York police Nov. 27 following a bloody than three decades. look into assault The Coast Guard’s Marine five-hour siege that police said began when a gunBoard of Investigation will claim on Spitzer man opened fire with a rifle first trace the history of the New York City police on ship by examining its inspec- outside the building and then stormed inside. He was Monday said an investigation reports, crew qualification was ongoing regarding taken into custody by law tions and past operations. a woman’s claim that former Officials from Tote Mari- enforcement at the scene.

Governor Eliot Spitzer Portions of the building time Puerto Rico, the ship’s assaulted her at a Manhatdamaged during the standowner, and former El Faro tan hotel, while his lawyer crew members are expected off will remain closed as said the alleged victim has repairs continue, said Vicki to testify during the initial Cowart, president of Planned recanted and apologized in 10-day hearing in Jacksonan email.

Parenthood of the Rocky ville, Fla. Detectives were trying to A second hearing session, Mountains. determine whether Spitzer, which has not been schedwhose political ascent ended uled, will focus on the ship’s Oklahoma grand in 2008 when he resigned final voyage, including cargo from the governorship amid loading, weather conditions jury examining a prostitution scandal, was executions after and navigation, the Coast involved in an incident on Guard said. resignation trail Saturday at the luxury Plaza OKLAHOMA CITY Hotel, a police spokesman Colorado clinic — An Oklahoma grand said. No further details were reopens after jury investigating flawed given. executions in the state met Spitzer’s lawyer, Adam S. deadly shooting on Tuesday after three top Kaufmann, said the 26-yearA Colorado Planned officials who previously old woman had told hospital Parenthood clinic reopened testified before the panel staff that the former govsubmitted their resignations ernor had choked her in an on Monday, seeing patients shortly after. nearly three months after a attempt to avoid hospitalizaDeath penalty opponents tion for emotional issues. In deadly shooting rampage at said the resignations under- a statement, Kaufmann said the facility left three people score the state’s systemic dead and nine wounded. the woman had retracted failures in implementing the the assault allegations in an “Today, we opened our death penalty. The state’s doors in Colorado Springs. email to Spitzer and apololeaders see the grand jury as gized for the incident.

We didn’t back down. a necessary step in identifyWe didn’t disappear. We — From wire reports

Kentucky lawmaker takes aim at anti-abortion law with ‘Viagra’ bill

By Fiona Ortiz Reuters

A Kentucky lawmaker fed up with anti-abortion laws in her state has introduced a bill that would require men seeking erectile dysfunction drugs to visit a doctor twice, get a note from their wives and swear on the Bible to be faithful.

Representative Mary Lou

intrusive and ridiculous it is for elected officials to be inserting themselves into private and Marzian, a Democrat from personal medical decisions,” Louisville who has been a Marzian said by telephone. lawmaker for 22 years, told “A health care practitioner Reuters on Monday that the bill shall … prescribe a drug for is symbolic but she is glad that erectile dysfunction only to a it has gotten attention because man who is currently married,” she is trying to make a point reads House Bill 396, which about government intrusion. was introduced late last week.

“My point is to illustrate how Marzian introduced the bill

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days after Republican Gov. Matt Bevin signed an informed consent law that requires women to consult with a doctor before having an abortion.

Marzian, 61, who is a retired nurse, said she also plans to introduce a bill requiring gun buyers to meet with victims of gun violence before they can purchase firearms.

“That would also be to make

a point. It will not go anywhere,” she said.

Marzian said there are a number of other bills before the Kentucky Legislature that would limit access to abortions in one way or another.

“We need to stop it,;we need to allow women and men to make their own decisions with their doctor and their family,” she said.

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This is not the America I once knew Envy is defined by Dictionary.com as “a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another’s advantages, success, possessions, etc.” That perfectly characterizes the entire political philosophy of the Democratic progressive left.

Listening to presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, I often hear the principles I grew up with and practiced being disregarded, even denounced.

In his victory speech following his New Hampshire primary win, Sanders said America was founded on Cal the principle of fairness.

Thomas No it wasn’t. You don’t find the word “fairness” in the Declaration of Independence, or the Constitution. The word you do find is “liberty.” The founders wanted Americans to be liberated from oppressive, intrusive, dictatorial government and to be free to pursue happiness, according to their definition of the word.

Sanders and Clinton aren’t channeling the founders; they’re channeling Robin Hood. They want to take from people who have sacrificed, invested, risked and worked hard and give the fruits of their labors to others who have not embraced those noble practices.

Listening to some of the younger people who are enthralled by Sanders’ philosophy suggests that they have been brainwashed by their public school teachers and college professors. Maybe we should increase the voting age to 30 when they might be expected to have achieved some modicum of success and will resent having their paychecks gutted by dysfunctional government.

The late football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”

Do you hear anything like that coming from the mouths of Sanders or Clinton?

Where is the rhetoric I heard as a child such as “you can do this,” “apply yourself,” “persistence ensures success”?

Today, it is all about envying what others have. In biblical terms it is covetousness, a violation of the Tenth Commandment. Covetousness is destructive, not to the person who is its object, but to the person doing the coveting.

Does someone who envies, or covets, improve his station in life? Why won’t Sanders and Clinton speak of the virtues of hard work and making the right decisions so people can fend for themselves and their families? Instead we get speeches attacking millionaires and billionaires, as if they have cornered the market on wealth, leaving none behind for anyone else.

What a CEO or Wall Street banker earns has nothing to do with what I make, or could make, if I choose the right path. The right path means staying in school, getting married before having children and taking reasonable risks to improve one’s life, such as moving from a town where it is difficult to get a job or advance in one, to a place where there are better prospects.

Bernie Sanders is now trying to attract African-American voters by promising them more jobs, more government programs, more stuff. He’s also courting civil rights power broker the Rev. Al Sharpton in hopes that he can help steer minority voters his way in exchange for access to the White House. But consider this quote from one of the great African-American leaders of the past, Booker T. Washington: “Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.”

That such noble sentiments have largely disappeared from our culture and been replaced by envy, greed and entitlement, explains why our national debt soars, why so many find themselves in financial difficulty, or think they do, because that’s what the left has told them.

If our forebears could rise from their graves, would they not rebuke us for the mess we have made of the nation they birthed and bequeathed to us?

At the founding of America, self-interest was often secondary to the public good.

Today, self-interest is supreme and the public good is largely forgotten. No wonder we are in trouble on all levels, as liberalprogressives double down on failure to promote their own political self-interest.

Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

A program worth emulating I like pizza, but that’s only one reason I’m a fan of Alaina Moore’s first-grade class at Britt Elementary. The class was recently honored with a pizza party for collecting the most food items at the school for the “Give Hunger the Boot” contest, which pitted the cities of Snellville and Grayson against each other in a challenge to see which could raise the most donations for the Southeast Gwinnett Co-op.

Anyone who can figure out how to win free pizza is aces in my book. But another reason I’m proud of Moore’s class is that the children are showing such a great charitable spirit at such a young age. Being exposed to the spirit of giving at this young age should be a great way to ensure some, and hopefully most, of the students will continue in that same vein as they get older.

The “Give Hunger the Boot” challenge is the brainchild of Snellville Councilman Dave Emanuel and his wife, Kathy. Two years ago, they came up with the idea to have Snellville and Grayson square off in a friendly competi-

Todd Cline Editor tion to bring in donations for the co-op, which is located in Grayson and serves the area around both cities.

The challenge has done a good job of keeping the co-op supplied with goods while at the same time keeping the need of all local co-ops on people’s minds. It’s an idea that other local city councils should consider in an effort to help their own area co-ops.

In addition to bringing attention to the local co-ops, the idea of including other area schools in this sort of competition is also appealing. It’s a great way to show students directly what kind of impact they can make by banding together to help in various projects. It’s a lesson that will serve them well throughout

Snellville recently won the Give Hunger the Boot Challenge against Grayson. Recently, Alaina Moore’s class was awarded for collecting the most cans at Britt Elementary School and received a pizza party from Snellville Councilman Dave Emanuel.

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their lives.

In the Snellville area, Norton, Brookwood, Craig and JC Magill elementary schools also donated canned goods to the Southeast Gwinnett Co-op, and for that they will also be rewarded with pizza parties of their own in the coming weeks. It’s both a great message and a great incentive for the students, one I’d like to see be extended to the areas

surrounding the county’s other co-ops.

So in honor of Dave and Kathy Emanuel I’ll issue my own challenge, that of replicating or extending the “Give Hunger the Boot” idea to other parts of the county. With pizza parties included, of course.

Email Todd Cline at todd. cline@gwinnettdailypost. com. His column appears on Wednesdays.

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tacular for our kids.

We have always felt so blessed to live in a community that affords our daughter and her friends so many opportunities like this that make her fee ltruly special. Our daughThank you so much for ter Rachel had the time of her the beautiful article about the life. I am thankful to the meprom held for special needs dia for highlighting events like children this past Friday night this so others can see the joy at Gwinnett Church (“Shining these people with disabilities Stars: North grad, commubring to others and to show nity partner with Tim Tebow others that they really are no Foundation for special prom,” different than anyone else Feb. 14, 1A). As a parent, it in their quest to have social was truly overwhelming to see opportunities that help them the efforts of so many people have a life that they love.

Hans Daniels leads the crowd during Friday’s “Night to Shine” come together to make this Janet Wilson prom hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation at Gwinnett Church night nothing short of specLawrenceville in Sugar Hill. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

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Huey Brock Rev. Huey L. Brock, age 85 of Winder, passed away February 14, 2016.

WINDER

Sally Burnine Sally Burnine, age 61 of Winder, passed away February 15, 2016.

friends from 5:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. wagesandsons.com.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Philip Lucado, Jr. Philip Ray “Phil” Lucado, Jr., 51, of Lawrenceville, passed away on February 13, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

BUFORD

Jerry Cantrell Jerry Cantrell, age 70, of Buford, GA passed away on February 16, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Tony Giang Tony Giang, age 58 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away February 15, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

LOGANVILLE

Jarod Chase Jarod Michael Chase, 25, of Loganville, passed away on February 12, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-9793200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

ELBERTON

Edward Gurley Mr. Edward Banister Gurley, age 67 of Elberton, Georgia, formerly of Jefferson who entered into rest Saturday, February 13, 2016.

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Corey Denegal Corey L. Denegal, 39, of Conyers, passed away on February 14, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

BUFORD

John Garrett John Edward (Jack) Garrett, 85, of Buford, GA passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 after a long illness. Jack was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 24, 1930 to John Cleo and Mary Bazemore Garrett. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Jack married the only girl he ever loved, Bobbie LaVerne Costley, on March 16, 1957 in Atlanta, GA. He had the honor of becoming an immediate father to his sister-in-law, LuAnne, when he and LaVerne married, and they later had their second daughter, Amy, in 1961.

Jack retired from AT&T after 32 years of service to the company where he and LaVerne met. Jack loved traveling, especially to Western Europe, painting, photography, and he was an avid golfer.

Jack is survived by his wife, LaVerne; brother, Ronnie Garrett; daughters and sons-in-law, LuAnne and Randy Duncan, Amy & Mike Hutchins; grandchildren, Mandy Slayton, Wes and Kelly Cooper, Garrett and Emily Hutchins; and four greatgrandchildren, Peyton, Avery, Ella, and Annie. Jack lived a Godly life and will be lovingly remembered as a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 18, 2016 at McKendree United Methodist Church with Rev. Julie Boone officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in memory of Jack, to Friends of Refugees (www.friendsofrefugees. com) or the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

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Bobby Ivey Bobby Gerrell Ivey, age 67, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Ivey, mother, Doris and Lewis Tullis, daughter, Angel Ivey. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Ivey, Stone Mountain, GA; daughter, Lisa and John Abney, Texarkana, Texas; brothers, Billy Tullis, Oakwood, GA, Larry Tullis, Dacula, GA; sisters, Margaret Beauregard, Flint, MI, Linda Crowe, Newnan, GA, Patricia and Harold Tatum, Minneola, Fl, Debra and Michael Brown, Dacula, GA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Ivey was born on August 10, 1948 in Monroe, GA. He was a 1966 graduate of North Gwinnett High School and was retired from OFS of Atlanta AKA Western Electric.

He was known for loving all kinds of music especially Southern Gospel.

In his retirement he really enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his friends and family. He was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Holman officiating. Interment will be at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, 5979 New Bethany Rd. Buford, GA 30518. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in memory of Bobby Ivey.

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.

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DACULA

Rita Lusk Rita Cagle Lusk, age 60, of Dacula passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Ted Dunagan & Christel Wheeler will officiate.

Interment will follow at Shadowlawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Lusk is survived by; Husband of 43 years: David Lusk of Dacula; Daughter & Son-in-law: Natasha & Andrew Dame of Lawrenceville; Son & Daughter-in-law: Jonathan Lusk & Amber Hawkins of Dacula; Mother: Daisy Cagle of Lawrenceville; Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Sandra & Terry Smith of Loganville, Brenda & Larry Reynolds of Lawrenceville; Teresa Cagle & David Groenewold of Lawrenceville; Grandchildren: Alise Dame, Wyllow Dame, both of Lawrenceville; David Lusk, Kane Lusk both of Dacula; Several Nieces & Nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM & 6-8PM on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100.

Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

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in-law, George Hansard.

He is survived by his wife of ten years, Willie Nell Lancaster Marsingill, Sugar Hill, GA; stepchildren, Paula M. Garner, Sugar Hill, GA, Aubrey D. and Barbara Ann Lancaster, Loganville, GA; four step grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Marsingill Pirkle, Buford, GA, Frances Marsingill Tatum and husband, Rev. Joe Tatum, Donaldsonville, GA, Norma Marsingill Orr and husband, Stanley Orr, Greenville, SC; brother, David and Joanne Marsingill, Buford, GA; aunt, Viola Bennett Marsingill, Oakwood, GA; numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Marsingill was born on January 9, 1937 in Buford, GA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of Buford High School. He was a retired salesman for Bailey Cabinet Company in Sugar Hill. Longtime member of Buford Church of God where he was an Elder in the church, a Sunday school teacher and a member of Evangel Singers Group. Larry was a patient, kind, loving Southern Christian man.

He was well loved and much deserved. He was a wonderful husband, stepfather, brother and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Buford Church of God with Rev. Joe Tatum, Rev. Len Pirkle and Pastor Joey Grizzle officiating.

Mr. Marsingill will be placed in the church to lie in state at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Interment will be at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home.

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

Harry Lynn Harry Lynn, age 54, of Buford, GA passed away on February 14, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LOGANVILLE

SUWANEE

Richard Mistretta Richard Mistretta, age 79, of Suwanee, GA passed away on February 14, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Steve Mackel Steve Mackel, age 69 of Loganville, passed away on February 11, 2016.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

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DACULA

Lisa Mosley Lisa Marie Nichols Mosley, age 40, of Dacula, GA passed away on February 15, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Tu Ba Nguyen Larry Marsingill Larry Hubert Marsingill, age 79, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Lois Marsingill, sister, Phyliss M. Hansard, first wife, Doris Ann Marsingill of forty-eight years, brother i

Tu Ba Nguyen, age 70 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away February 14, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

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BUFORD

Rosemary Nolan Rosemary C. Nolan, age 80, of Jefferson, GA formerly of Buford, GA passed away on February 15, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

be held February 25, 2016 at 11am at St. Mary and Martha of Bethany Episcopal Church, 4346 Ridge Road, Buford, GA, 30519.

In lieu of flowers, a tax deductible donation may be made in George’s name to the COPD Foundation. www.copdfoundation.org LAWRENCEVILLE

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DACULA

Brenda Pennington Brenda Pennington, age 75, of Dacula passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date in the Spring.

Mrs. Pennington is preceded in death by; Brothers: Brad Berry & Greg Berry. She is survived by; Husband: Steve Pennington of Dacula; Sons & Daughters-in-law: Tony & Holly Williams of Hoschton, Dustin & Michelle Pennington of Lawrenceville; Grandchildren: Katie Williams, Karlie Behlmann, Matthew Pennington, Michael Pennington, Mark Pennington; Great Grandchildren: Aiden Williams; Host of Family & Friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project 3343 Peachtree Road, NE #M20 Atlanta, GA 30326.

Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

WINDER

John Reiner John Howard Zanes Reiner, age 50 of Winder, passed away February 11, 2016.

LAWRENCEVILLE

George Sapsford Mr. George Sapsford passed away in his home on January 30, 2016 in Lawrenceville Georgia.

He was 84.

Born in England, George came to the USA with his wife Sheila and children in 1966. George worked for Lockheed Martin on the C5A as an engineer in Marietta, GA. In 1989, George and Sheila moved to Niceville, Florida where he worked as an engineer for Sverdrup Corporation on Eglin Air Force Base. Upon retiring George and Sheila moved back to Georgia to be close to their family. He loved spending his time with his grandchildren and being surrounded by family.

George is survived by his wife of 61 years Sheila Sapsford; his daughter Elizabeth Gail Carmichael with son-inlaw Steve Carmichael; his sons Stephen George Sapsford with daughter-inlaw Sherry Sapsford and Robert William Sapsford; his grandchildren Christopher Sapsford, Matthew Carmichael, Nicholas Carmichael and Evelyn Carmichael as well as his one surviving brother, two surviving sisters and many nieces and nephews all in England.

A memorial service will

Wayne Sarver, 65, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

He is survived by his wife Denise; son, Jake and wife, Lauren and 5 grandchildren, Wes, Kaydee, Megan, Allison, and Nathan; sister, Cheryl and husband, Ed of Kent, OH; brother, David and wife Shawn of Applevalley, CA. A celebration of life service will be held at later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Wayne to the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 444 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com

SNELLVILLE

Dudley Shew Dudley Crandall Shew, age 66 of Snellville, GA passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Park Place Baptist Church, Snellville. Dr. Richard Bumpers will officiate.

Mr. Shew was retired from Bank of America where he was a loan officer. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1968, then from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree. He loved golf and was very proud of his “hole in one” and he cherished the friendships he created at the golf course.

He was a proud Bulldog and loved football. He was loyal to family and friends and had a very tender spot for animals. Mr. Shew was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Thurston Shew and Lois Helen Solomon Shew. He is survived by his loving wife: Patricia Keller Shew; brother and sister-in-law: David and Hilary Shew. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society, The American Humane Society, The Salvation Army or to the American Legion Scholarships. Arrangements by: Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078. 770-979-5010.

Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

CENTERVILLE

Lila Timmons Lila B. Timmons, 79, of Centerville, passed away on February 13, 2016.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

WINDER

Etta Vaughn Etta Jeanette Vaughn, age 83, of Winder passed away Monday, February 15, 2016.

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Lawrenceville police seek Rolex thieves

By Joshua Sharpe

joshua.sharpe @gwinnettdailypost.com

Lawrenceville police are seeking those behind a smash-and-grab robbery that left a business out of a $7,000 Rolex watch late last month.

The department released surveillance video on YouTube purporting to show two perpetrators, described as black males, entering Cash America at 192 Scenic Highway. It was 2:25 p.m. on Jan. 29 as they busted the glass of a jewelry case and took the prized timepiece, which was an Oyster Perpetual edition.

The duo arrived in a newer model black Chevrolet Camaro, which backed into a parking spot.

The video shows the pair climbing in the passengerside door and the car quickly driving away, which suggests a waiting driver.

The suspects haven’t been found since, police said.

“Please help us identify these suspects,” the department said.

Anyone with information can call 770-670-5016 or 770-339-2412.

The video is at https://goo. gl/YeiHe3.

Lawrenceville police say the above suspects stole an Oyster Perpetual model Rolex watch worth $7,000, left, from a business. The suspects, described as black men, were caught on video but fled the scene. (Special Photos)

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SUPER SIX

TRACK & FIELD

Dacula’s Rachel Sherrill, part of the Daily Post’s 2016 track and field Super Six, is the defending state champion in pole vault. (Photos: Kyle Hess)

Dacula’s Sherrill shooting for new heights, repeat title

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

DACULA — A major accomplishment was added to the resumé last season, when Rachel Sherrill won the Class AAAAAA state championship in the pole vault.

Repeating that feat is the season-ending goal this

MORE INSIDE See Page 3B for the Daily Post’s track and field Super Six selections and team-byteam previews.

spring, but it’s not the only one for the senior track and field standout from Dacula.

Her sport lends itself to success that is measured in times, distances and heights, and both Sherrill and her

coach have a number in mind for the latter category.

Both have their sights on hitting 12 feet, 6 inches this season.

“In my mind, that’s very reasonable,” Dacula vaults coach Dennis Green said.

The mark would surpass the school record of 12-3 set

by Erica Penk, who vaulted in college at Georgia Tech. It also would topple Sherrill’s

current personal best of 12-3 and high school competition-best 11-6, her winning height at state last year.

The Kennesaw State recruit feels much more prepared this season to take on those new heights.

“I feel a lot better,” Sherrill said. “I look a lot better when I compare vaults from last season to this season.

Technically, I look much

better.”

Both Sherrill and Green certainly have worked at it.

They spent the offseason training at Dacula and competing in indoor meets, with Sherrill recently setting the new school pole vault record for indoor track.

“Everything points to just a tremendous season,” Green said. “What’s different this year, our AD Mark

Karen and our principal Dr. (Jason) Long allowed us to keep the pole vault pit out during football season. We got work in that we’ve never been able to do and she’s progressed tremendously.”

Green has always been impressed by how Sherrill has tackled the workload.

The former gymnast and

See SHERRILL, Page 4B

Hembree gets milestone victory as Wesleyan breaks Norcross advances over Centennial Darlington early with heavy press

By Guy Curtright

Norcross senior. “But it’s not over. There are more to come.”

NORCROSS — The Hembree won three colorful sheets of a paper state titles at Collins Hill with the milestone number and has the same number on the back were passed at Norcross. The Blue out midway through in the Devils want to make that fourth quarter, the firstfour after an overtime round Class AAAAAA loss to McEachern in the state tournament victory championship game last by the Norcross girls well year. in hand.

Perry scored 25 Angie Hembree said she points and juniors Vandidn’t notice. She was still essa Blagmon and Taylor concentrating on the game. Norcross’ head coach Angie Hembree shares hugs with Mason had strong allSoon, though, the coach the Lady Blue Devils after getting her 500th win follow- round games as Norcross was the center of attening Tuesday’s Class AAAAAA first round playoff game at improved to 25-4 with a tion, the 56-38 score of 17th consecutive victory.

Norcross High School. (Photo: Kyle Hess) the victory over visiting Perry and Hembree shared Centennial a mere footnote win total.

500th just for her,” said See HEMBREE, Page 4B to reaching a very special “We had to get this Vash Perry, the only Staff Correspondent

By Christine Troyke christine.troyke@ gwinnettdailypost.com

PEACHTREE CORNERS — The Wesleyan girls deployed the press which has won them so many games in the last 15 years and broke Darlington in the first quarter.

The Wolves, who have won 11 state titles since 2002, spent most of the first eight minutes under their own basket and rolled to a 86-36 firstround victory Tuesday.

Wesleyan (25-4) led 3012 after one quarter and 59-22 at the half.

“We pick and choose when we use (the press), but I thought we came out playing really hard as a group,” head coach Jan Azar said. “In order for a press to work, you can’t have one missing link. Tonight I felt like everybody jumped in and had a piece of it. Even when we went to our bench, they came right in, and being able to

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Prep Schedule BASEBALL

Today

4 p.m. — South at Providence 5:30 p.m. — Discovery at Meadowcreek 5:45 p.m. — Norcross at Archer 6 p.m. — Central at Johnson 6 p.m. — Monroe Area at Dacula 6 p.m. — Roswell at Mill Creek

BASKETBALL

State playoffs Class AAAAAA Boys 7 p.m. — Alpharetta at Collins Hill 7 p.m. — Central Gwinnett at Milton 7 p.m. — Grayson at Wheeler 7 p.m. — Mill Creek at Lambert 7 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge at Johns Creek 7 p.m. — South Forsyth at Norcross 7 p.m. — Woodstock at Shiloh 7:30 p.m. — Pope at Berkmar Class AAAA Girls 6 p.m. — Whitewater at Buford Class AAAA Boys 7:30 p.m. — Fayette County at Buford Class AA Boys 7 p.m. — Greater Atlanta Christian at Chattooga

LACROSSE

5:30 p.m. — Collins Hill boys at Norcross 5:45 p.m. — Wesleyan girls at Cambridge 7 p.m. — Mountain View girls at Duluth

SOCCER

5:30 p.m. — Hebron at Archer 6 p.m. — Parkview at Lambert

TENNIS

• Archer at Grayson • Chamblee at Collins Hill • Peachtree Ridge and Northview at Sugar Mill Subdivision 3:30 p.m. — Parkview at Mill Creek 4 p.m. — North boys at West Forsyth 4 p.m. —West Forsyth girls at North

The Home Teams

Gladiators

Swarm

Hawks

Tech men

Georgia men

TODAY NEXT UPCOMING

at Utah at Utah at Utah 9:05 p.m.

Fri, 9:05 p.m.

Sat. 9:05 p.m.

97.7-FM 97.7-FM 97.7-FM

at Buffalo at New England Off Sat, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 28, 3 p.m.

FOX Sports GO FOX Sports GO

Miami Milwaukee Off Fri, 8 p.m.

Sat., 7:30 p.m.

FSSE/92.9-FM FSSE/92.9-FM at Florida State Notre Dame Clemson 9 p.m.

Sat, 8 p.m.

Tues, 7 p.m WATL/93.7-FM ESPN2/93.7-FM FSS/93.7-FM

at Vanderbilt at Auburn Off Sat, noon Feb. 24, 7 p.m.

ESPN2/750-AM SECN/750-AM FSSE = FOX Sports Southeast, FSS = FOX Sports South

On TV

Today

AUTO RACING

5 p.m. — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Daytona 500, Practice. FS1 6 p.m. — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Daytona 500, Practice. FS1

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

7 p.m. — Syracuse at Louisville ESPN 7 p.m. — Villanova at Temple ESPN2 7 p.m. — Providence at Xavier FS1 7 p.m. — Boston College at Clemson FSSO 9 p.m. — Georgia Tech at Florida State WATL 9 p.m. — Duke at North Carolina ESPN 9 p.m. — Arizona State at Arizona ESPN2 9 p.m. — Seton Hall at Georgetown FS1 9 p.m. — Virginia Tech at Miami FSSO

NHL

8 p.m. — Chicago at New York NBCSP

SOCCER

2:30 p.m. — UEFA Champions League : AS Roma vs Real Madrid CF. Round of 16. FS1

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 8 p.m. — Oklahoma State at Baylor FSSE

Sports Calendar DIVING

Ongoing through Feb. 28: SpringDogs Springboard Diving of Gwinnett is accepting registration for training at three Gwinnett aquatic centers — Collins Hill, Mountain Park and West Gwinnett. Sessions are open to ages 8 and up and no knowledge of springboard diving is required. Cost is $75 for the first round of training and a $14 AAU registration fee also is required. Sessions at Collins Hill are 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays (from Feb. 29-March 7) and Wednesdays (March 3-31). Sessions at Mountain Park are from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays (Feb. 29-March 28) and Wednesdays (March 3-30).

Sessions at West Gwinnett are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays (March 1-29) and Thursdays (March 3-31), as well as beginner training Thursdays (March 3-31) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more diving dates, times, pricing and club information, go to www.gwin-

Feedback

nettcounty.com/Aquatics or www.springboarddogs.com

FOOTBALL

Ongoing through March 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County is accepting registration for its spring season, which begins in March. The flag football league hosts games and practices, which are on the same day, at Gary Pirkle Park, Rhodes Jordan Park and Discovery High School. Register online at www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

SOCCER

Ongoing through March 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County is accepting registration for its spring season, which begins in March. Games are practices, which are on the same day, are at Gary Pirkle Park, Rhodes Jordan Park and Discovery High School. Register online at www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

• Will Hammock, Sports Editor: will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com • Christine Troyke, Staff Writer: christine.troyke@gwinnettdailypost.com • David Friedlander, Staff Writer: david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com • Paul Thomas, Staff Writer: paul.thomas@gwinnettdailypost.com • Scott Smith, Senior Correspondent: scott.smith@gwinnettdailypost.com • To report scores, call 770-339-5850

gwinnettdailypost.com NASCAR SPRINT CUP: DAYTONA 500, SUNDAY, 1 P.M. (FOX)

Chase Elliott on the pole for Daytona

By Christine Troyke christine.troyke@ gwinnettdailypost.com

HAMPTON — A prearranged media event with Chase Elliott at Atlanta Motor Speedway took on an added shine after the 20-year-old from Dawsonville won the Daytona 500 pole 24 hours earlier.

Elliott, his Hall of Fame father, Bill, and longtime broadcaster Larry McReynolds drew a crowd of TV and print media Monday.

Talk was divided between Daytona and the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 set for Feb. 28 at AMS, but Elliott is standing by the tried-andtrue philosophy of one day at a time.

“I take it as it comes,” the Sprint Cup rookie said, sounding like a seasoned veteran on the dais. “Atlanta for a lot of guys is Week 1.

I’m excited to get here. This is my home track. So that’s special.

“At the same time, you can’t forget about Daytona.

It’s unique. We don’t want to look too far ahead.”

After Monday’s session, which included Elliott driving media members around the track in the pace car, he had several more appearances to make before Wednesday’s practice at Daytona.

He will be walking a fine line when it comes to Thursday’s dual races, too.

“That’s the first chance I’ll have to draft in a Cup car in a race, but also we’d love to have that car Sunday in one piece,” Elliott said. “So it’s going to be important to be smart, but also learn what we can and try to get in positions you might see.”

Elliott is the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 pole and did it in the same car Jeff Gordon, his predecessor in the No. 24, had last year at Talladega.

“I felt really confident in the car they had taken down there,” Elliott said. “For those guys to take what they had (in Talladega) and make it better, says a lot about their group.

“Yesterday had very, very little to do with me. It was about the 24 team, Hendrick

Dawsonville’s Chase Elliott (24) won the pole for the Daytona 500 on Sunday, the youngest driver to ever do so.

(Photo: Peter Casey/USA Today Sports)

Motorsports, the Hendrick engine shop and NAPA Auto Parts for making it all happen. They’re the ones that earned it and I’m just excited to be a part of it. It was a good way to start things off.

We also realize that was one lap and there’s 500 miles next week. So a long, long way to go.”

Without taking his eye off the rest of this week, Elliott acknowledged that Atlanta is where the season may really start.

“Daytona is its own animal,” he said. “It’s one of the biggest races, if not the biggest race of the year.

However, it’s kind of its own deal. A lot of the garage members and racers look at Atlanta as Week 1 for us. It’s a racetrack we’re going to see more often. We only see plate races four times.

“A track such as Atlanta, we’re going to see countless times throughout the year. Getting here, you’ll see more of how things are really going to go for teams and you’ll see how you really stack up amongst the competition.”

Atlanta is also the debut of the Sprint Cup’s new lowdownforce package. Teams got a taste of the setup last season at Kentucky and Darlington, where Elliot raced one of his five Cup events.

“When you look at the fact that they have reduced the downforce by roughly 25-30 percent, overall front and back, from what we had last year, it’s going to put even more in the drivers’ hands,” said McReynolds, a crew chief for many

years before he went to the broadcasting booth. “Atlanta Motor Speedway is a driver’s racetrack anyhow because the cars do start sliding around, the tires do give up and you do have options to move the car around the bottom of the race track on fresh tires.

“The whole premise behind this package is to hopefully create more sideby-side racing and more passing. If Kentucky and Darlington was any indication of that, I’m anxious to get here — and I think everybody is.”

Qualifying won’t be the real barometer at Atlanta.

That comes with Saturday’s practice rounds when the tires wear down after 10 or 15 laps.

“That’s where you’ll win this race,” McReynolds said. “They’ll be bad fast on Friday night, qualifying on fresh tires and taped up.

That’s what makes this a great racetrack.

“You do have to take advantage of fresh tires after a restart, which has been the case for the last few years.

You get all you can on the restart. You better have both hands and feet up on that steering wheel because we do know once you start sliding around, it becomes more of a challenge to pass.”

Elliott is in a car which has had a lot of success at AMS. Gordon made his Sprint Cup debut here in the No. 24 in 1992 and won five times at the 1.54-mile track.

He also has Gordon’s former crew chief, Alan Gustafson, at the helm.

“I’m excited,” Elliott said. “It’s been such a neat experience. This is a home race for NAPA and for me, too. Jeff’s been great and all our teammates have been open books.”

Elliott said he talked with Hendrick teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. between qualifying laps Sunday at Daytona, primarily about drafting, which varies greatly from Xfinity Series cars to Sprint Cup. “As far I can tell, he’s been an open book with me,” Elliott said. “I’m sure he’s not going to tell everybody everything. There are some things you have to learn on your own, but he’s been great so far. They all have.”

Earnhardt Jr. had the last, and best chance, to knock Elliott off the pole Sunday.

Elliott looked at the results board after his second lap and knew there were still two cars to go. But with the way it’s set up, by the time Elliott got stopped, Earnhardt Jr. was on his lap and Matt Kenseth’s No. 20 was already done.

“I really thought he was (going to beat us),” Elliott said of Earnhardt Jr. “They were a little better than us that first round. I felt like they were going to get us in the second one. I was happy regardless because I saw the 20 didn’t beat us. So even if Dale did, we were going to be on the front row as long as we didn’t tear anything up.”

Bill Elliott chuckled when he was asked Monday if there were any disadvantages to Chase winning the pole on his first try.

“There are a lot of disadvantages,” he said with a grin. “You set the bar. When I came in, I was way under the radar and for me it made it easier.

“In his position, it’s going to be a learning curve until everything falls into place.

But the positive side about it is he’s got a lot of great people around him and he’s got a lot of good things going for him. The learning curve is a lot steeper, but you have the tools to get you there so much faster.”

GAC’s Chupp named King’s Ridge coach

By Will Hammock

always be a Spartan. I will really miss my GACS friends. It has been a joy to work at such a great Jimmy Chupp, a Greater school for almost 20 Atlanta Christian fixture years.” for nearly two decades, Chupp’s daughter Rahas made a career change. chel, now a freshman at The 57-year-old was Samford, graduated from hired as the head footGAC last year, which ball coach and external sparked his interest in advancement coordinator other jobs nearer to his at King’s Ridge Christian, son Jeremy, who lives in a Class A private school Cumming. Jeremy and his in Alpharetta. He begins wife are expecting their work in his new job March fourth child, Chupp’s 8 and bids farewell to seventh grandchild (JoGAC, where his three chil- seph, Jeremy’s twin, has dren all graduated. three children and lives in “I’ve got to get some Colorado). new coaching clothes,” “With Rachel graduatChupp said. “Most of my ing GAC last year, it made wardrobe is Spartan gear me more mobile I guess for the last 20 years. … and gave me a chance to I’ve really enjoyed my get closer to my grandtime there. I feel like I’ll children, and also get back will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

into my sweet spot, which is coaching football and raising some money, a couple of things I enjoy doing,” said Chupp, a key figure in GAC’s fundraising and development during his time there. “It’s something I was looking for and looking for the right place. I encouraged by the location and the people at King’s Ridge. A chance to try again and do this again is just exciting for me. I’m excited about a new adventure.”

Chupp’s long tenure in education, including 27 years in coaching, began in 1981 at Brookwood, where he stayed until he was hired by former GAC head coach Jim Lofton prior to the 1994 season, the Spartans’ fourth

of playing football. As defensive coordinator and also assistant head coach, Chupp helped Lofton build GAC into a successful program.

He took over for Lofton in 1999, guiding GAC to an 89-24 record as head coach with nine state playoff appearances, including a state runner-up finish in 2002. His teams won at least eight games every year and won 10 or more games four times.

He left GAC to become Mountain View’s athletic director in its first year, but then returned to the Norcross private school.

His on-field work since then has been as an assistant to both Tim Cokely and to current head coach Tim Hardy.

Collins Hill’s Justin Wyatt headed to Troy

By Will Hammock

school,” Wyatt said. “Troy was my first offer in high school, so during the recruiting stage I had a soft The first college football spot for them. But basicalprogram to offer Justin ly when the JUCO season Wyatt finally landed the was just about over they hit former Collins Hill stand- me up and said they wantout. ed to come to LA to come Wyatt first played at see and catch up on things.

Ohio, then at Pierce Col… My recruiting was lege, a junior college in pretty slow and schools Los Angeles, but eventuwere selling dreams. Some ally made his way back to schools turned their back Troy, committing to the on me and I was just at Trojans Sunday night over rock bottom. Just weeks offers from Colorado and ago, I was just about to Rhode Island. hang up the cleats and just “All I prayed for a was become a regular student at second chance from the Georgia State. time I left Ohio until it was “But last week (Troy) time to commit to another Coach Matt Moore (a will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

former head coach at North Gwinnett) messaged me on Twitter and gave me the good news (of an offer) and said they wanted me to come on a visit this past weekend. And I accepted the invite. When I was there they showed me and my mom a lot of love from the coaches and all. It felt like I was supposed to be here in the first place.”

While recruiting went slow for awhile with Wyatt, it picked up heavily in recent weeks. Alabama even contacted him last week and asked him to take an official visit to Tuscaloosa.

But the 6-foot-2,

193-pound wide receiver felt a strong connection with Troy.

“They stayed loyal and did all they could to get me in their program, and because of that I committed,” Wyatt said. “I’m truly blessed for second opportunities and want to thank God for it.”

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SUPER SIX TRACK AND FIELD BOYS Name: Ryan Camp

School: Archer Class: Senior Twitter handle: N/A College choices: TCU, Georgia Best event/ personal best: Discus/198 feet, 3 inches Least favorite event: Running of any kind Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate Sam Wright Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Watch my teammates compete Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Down with the Sickness” by Disturbed Favorite restaurant: Kelly’s Home Cooking in Loganville Dream car: 1969 Dodge Charger Noteworthy: • Reigning Daily Post field performer of the year • State, region and county champion in the discus last season • Placed fourth at state, third at region and third at county in the shot put as a junior Coach John McCartney’s take: “Ryan is extremely dedicated and vested in his athletic craft.

As head coach, I often encourage young athletes by pointing out Ryan’s consistent hard work and high level accomplishments.

Ryan has now diversified into the outstanding shot putter, hammer thrower and weight thrower. This decision to diversify has made him not only more valuable to the Archer program, but has made him a major college recruit.”

Name: Sam Costa

School: Mill Creek Class: Senior Twitter handle: @ secosta14 College choice: Georgia Tech Best event/ personal best: 3,200-meter run/9 minutes, 23.68 seconds Least favorite event: 3,200-meter run Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate Jacob Zambo Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Watch my teammates Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations Favorite restaurant: McDonald’s Dream car: Audi R8 Noteworthy: • Third at state, second at county and second at sectional in the 3,200 last year • Also sixth at state in the 1,600 • Region and county cross country champion in the fall Coach Rik Moore’s take: “Sam’s a great worker. He never settles on his talent in anything and always strives to work harder.

Sam is a young man of high character and pushes himself academically as well as athletically. A fierce competitor in both cross country and track and field, Sam always strives to improve his performance. Sam is a great team leader and example for

Region 8-AAAAAA Archer Boys coach: John McCartney Girls coach: Byron Shells Top boy athletes: Ryan Camp, Sr. (shot put, discus); Samuel Wright, Jr. (shot put, discus); Ryan Morrell, Sr. (pole vault); Daniel Surman, Jr. (pole vault); DaMonte Ward, Sr. (800, 1,600); James Cragin, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Aramis Bryant, Sr. (100, 200); Julius Wilcox, Jr. (hurdles); Ameere Atkinson, Sr. (400); Sam Brown, Jr. (high jump); Michael Kouassi, Sr. (long jump) Top girl athletes: Serenity Douglas, Sr. (100, 200, 400, relays); Jacqui Switzer, Sr. (100, 200, relays); Kyleeah Whitehead, Fr. (100, 200, relays); Paris Warner, Sr. (200, 400, relays); Muna Okebalama, Sr. (high jump, hurdles); Ajee Frazier, Soph.

(400); Andrea Abraham, Jr. (sprints); Audrey Abraham, Jr. (sprints); Meredith Herman, Sr. (800); Halle Smith, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Kaela Yamini, Sr. (shot put, discus); Monasia Taylor, Soph. (sprints); Alicia Both, Fr. (hurdles); Hanna Dale, Sr. (hurdles) Berkmar Boys coach: Gerald Williams Girls coach: Johnny Burdette Top boy athletes: Chaquan Bacote, Sr. (triple jump, long jump); Matthew Burley, Jr. (400, 800); Robert Edwards, Sr. (hurdles, triple jump, long jump); Tijaah Harris, Jr. (hurdles, high jump); David Llanes, Jr. (1,600); George Wortham, Sr. (discus, shot put) Top girl athletes: Jirah Simpkins, Sr. (100, triple jump, high jump); Mizani Simpson, Sr. (300 hurdles, long jump) Brookwood Boys coach: Mark Kelley Girls coach: Kelly Swanson, Todd Reeves Top boy athletes: Nate Blackmon, Sr. (long jump, triple jump, high jump, relays); Jesse Brown, Sr. (100, 200, relays); Zachary Israel, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Ben Cook, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Avery Baker, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, relays); Myles Scott, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, relays); Jakari Scott, Sr. (triple jump, relays); Drew Walker, Sr. (long jump); Jordan Bullock, Jr. (800, 1,600); Ryan Fontenot, Jr. (discus, shot put); Patrick Smith, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Terry Newell, Jr. (100, 200, relays); Noah Ingalls, Sr. (800, 1,600); Myles Swaby, Sr. (400, relays); Tyler Morez, Jr. (400, relays); Brandon Hubbard, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Zunair Manzoor, Jr. (1,600, 3,200) Top girl athletes: Camille Bentley, Sr. (long jump, triple jump, 300 hurdles); Rachel Blanding, Sr. (100, 200); Mackenzie Ellison, Jr. (800,

the younger athletes to see the level of work it takes to be really successful.”

Name: Justin Long

School: Parkview Class: Sophomore Twitter handle: N/A College choices: Florida, Clemson, Texas A&M,

Iowa Best event/personal best: 400-meter run/47.82 seconds Least favorite event: 800-meter run Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate Demetrius West Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Relax, stretch and prepare for the race Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Lay Up” by Future Favorite restaurant: Cheesecake Factory Dream car: Audi R8 Noteworthy: • State, region and sectional champion in the 400 as a freshman • Third at region in the 200 • Fourth at sectionals in the 200 Coach Matt Henson’s take: “Justin is one of the hardestworking kids I’ve ever coached, and maybe the most versatile.

He can run and jump, and a very good chance he could an elite hurdler, too. His future is very promising.”

Name: Jalen Virgil

School: Mountain View Class: Senior Twitter handle: @ im_thtlightskin College choice: Ap-

palachian State Best event/personal best: 100-meter dash/10.45 seconds Least favorite event: 400-meter run Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Buford’s Erin Marsh Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Just chilling with the team Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Big Racks” by Young Thug Favorite restaurant: Monterey for Mexican food Dream car: Aston Martin Noteworthy: • State runner-up, sectional, county champ in the 100 last year • Also sixth in the state in the 200 • Will play college football and run track for Appalachian State Coach Matt Pelot’s take: “Jalen has laid the foundation for our program with what he has done over the past three years. Along with his God-given talent, he also backs it up with hard work, leadership and character. He has some big goals for this upcoming season, none of which are unattainable. I am very proud of who he has become as an athlete and as a young man. Jalen has a bright future ahead of him and we’re all excited to see how far he can go.”

Name: Samuel Wright School: Archer Class: Junior Twitter handle: @ yea_thatswright College choices: North Dakota, Duke, Tennessee Best event/personal best: Shot put/6-feet, 6 inches Least favorite event: Discus Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate Ryan Camp Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Read Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Telegraph Ave (Oakland by Lloyd)” by Childish Gambino Favorite restaurant: Five Guys Dream car: Ford F-150 Raptor Noteworthy: • Second at state and sectionals in the shot put last season • Region and county champion in the shot as a sophomore • Hit best of 61-6 at sectionals Coach John McCartney’s take: “Samuel has made outstanding gains since taking up the shot put as a freshman. Samuel’s two meets with throws over 60 feet put him in among the top few sophomore throwers of all-time in Georgia. Expectations are high as Samuel will again play an important role in Archer’s drive for a state championship after finishing second place last spring.”

Name: Jacob Zambo School: Mill Creek Class: Senior Twitter handle: N/A College choice: North Georgia Best event/ personal best: Pole vault/14 feet, 7 inches Least favorite event: 3,200-meter run Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate Sam Costa Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Stay warm, do stretches Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “What I Got” by Sublime Favorite restaurant: Provino’s Dream car: Chrysler 300 Noteworthy: • State, sectional and region champion last season in the pole vault • Hit best height of 14-7 at the state meet Coach Rik Moore’s take: “Jacob works at being a better vaulter.

He trains hard and works every day to hone to fine tune all the elements of arguably one of the most technical of the field events.

He has a lot of physical tools and he responds to coaching and instruction very well. One of the great things about Jacob is how well he works with the other vaulters, helping them get better and supporting them in practice and competition.”

GIRLS Name: Serenity Douglas School: Archer Class: Senior Twitter handle: N/A

College choice: Texas Best event: 400-meter dash Least favorite event: Anything over the 400-meter dash Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate Jacqui Switzer Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Encourage teammates in their events Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “M.A.A.D. City” by Kendrick Lamar Favorite restaurant: Chili’s Dream car: Mercedes-Benz E-650 Noteworthy: • Fourth at state, second at sectional, third at region and county champ in the 200 last season • Also third at state, region champ in the 400 as a junior • Third at state in the 400 and eighth at state in the 200 as a sophomore Coach Byron Shells’ take: “Serenity is one of the leaders on this very talented team of young ladies. She has big-time talent with a great work ethic. I have coached against her for the last three years.

I am glad we are on the same team now. We are expecting great things from her senior year.”

Name: Mackenzie Ellison School: Brookwood Class: Junior Twitter handle: @_ mackenzieae College choices: Arkansas, Stanford, Oregon, Arizona Best event/personal best: 800-meter run/2 minutes, 13 seconds Least favorite event: 3,200-meter run Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Archer’s Serenity Douglas Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Sleeping Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Amazing” by Kanye West and “Forever” by Drake Favorite restaurant: Maggiano’s and Chow Baby Dream car: Corvette or BMW i8 Noteworthy: • State runner-up, sectional, region and county champion in the 800 last season • Also eighth at state, county and region champ in the 1,600 • Seventh at state in the 800 as a freshman Coach Kelly Swanson’s take: “Every time Mackenzie steps onto the track, you know you are about to see her give her all.

Whether at practice or in a meet, she is always pushing herself to new limits and is never willing to back down in high-pressure situations. One thing I admire the most about Mackenzie is her ability to block out the competition and keep a clear focus on the goals she sets for herself. It has been so much fun watching all of her hard work pay off for the past two seasons as she has grown to be one of the fiercest competitors in the state and I can’t wait to see what these next two seasons have in store.”

Name: Erin Marsh

School: Buford Class: Junior Twitter handle: @ erinnmarshh College choices: Georgia, Louisville, Arizona State Best event/personal best: 300-meter hurdles/42.91 seconds Least favorite event: High jump Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate K.J. Anderson Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Relax and watch my friends run Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: No specific song Favorite restaurant: Chipotle Dream car: Mercedes-Benz Noteworthy: • State, sectional, region and county champion in the 300 hurdles last season • Also sixth at state in the 400 • State runner-up in the 300 hurdles and sixth in the 400 as a freshman Coach Crystal Fowler’s take: “Erin is a very tough young lady. She works extremely hard without any complaints about her workouts. She is a leader and has proven to be one of the best athletes to come through the Buford High School track program.

Her workouts are very vigorous and demanding but she does them with a smile. Erin is fun to be around and her teammates truly enjoy learning from her. We are looking forward to big things for Erin in 2016.”

Name: Rachel Sherrill School: Dacula Class: Senior Twitter handle: @rachel_ sherrill College choice: Kennesaw State Best event/ personal best: Pole vault/11 feet, 11 inches Least favorite event: 3,200 relay Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Mountain View’s Jalen Virgil Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Talk, socialize with athletes and coaches Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’Naan Favorite restaurant: Chick-fil-A Dream car: Reventon Lamborghini Noteworthy: • Class AAAAAA state pole vault champion last year at 11-6 • Region 8-AAAAAA, Class AAAAAA Sectional champion as a junior • Atlanta Track Club All-Metro vaulter of the year Coach David Machovec’s take: “Rachel’s commitment to continuous improvement throughout her career has been impressive. Her list of accomplishments certainly reflect that commitment level.

Rachel is the classic example of a team leader who leads by example, representing her school with class and dignity no matter the outcome of a competition. Rachel has competed extensively as an unattached athlete during the 2016 winter months, just recently she competed in and won the very

prestigious Virginia Tech High School Invitational in Blacksburg, Virginia. Needless to say, I look for Rachel’s senior season to be her very, very best.”

Name: Jirah Simpkins School: Berkmar Class: Senior Twitter handle: @ woaaah_harmony College choices: Big Ten, Big 12, SEC schools Best event/personal best: 100-meter hurdles, 14.4 seconds Least favorite event: 1,600-meter relay Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Teammate Mizani Simpson Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Cheer for my teammates Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Never Forget” by Future Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster Dream car: Jaguar Noteworthy: • Third at state, second at sectional, county and region champ in the 100 hurdles • Fourth at region, ninth at state as a junior in the triple jump • Also fifth in the high jump at region Coach Gerald Williams’ take: “Jirah does an excellent job of prioritizing her time. Between school, a part-time job, year-round basketball and track, she finds time to give her all to each endeavor.

Her desire to perfect her craft is rare for today’s typical student.”

Name: Ijeoma Uche

School: Collins Hill Class: Junior Twitter handle: @uche__E College choices: Yale, Cornell, Brown Best event/ personal best: Long jump/18 feet, 10 1/2 inches Least favorite event: 400-meter run Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Brookwood’s Camille Bentley Favorite way to kill time at a track meet: Cheering on fellow teammates Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Til I Collapse” by Eminem Favorite restaurant: Chipotle Dream car: Jeep Wrangler Noteworthy: • State and region runner-up in the long jump last season • Won region and county championships in the 100 • Also region champion in the 200 Coach Michael Gunn’s take: “Ijeoma is a very gifted sprinter and jumper. She scored points in five different events at the region track meet her sophomore year. She had a great long jump effort and finished state runner-up last year.

She also qualified for the sectional meet in the 100 and 200 in 2015.

The coaching staff is looking for her to show leadership for a young girls track team as many of the younger runners and jumpers look to her for help and guidance.”

TRACK AND FIELD TEAM BY TEAM PREVIEWS 1,600); Jayla Ferris, Soph. (400, 200, 300 hurdles); Lauren Flynt, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Brianna Isles, Sr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, triple jump, long jump); MonTierra Jarrett, Jr. (100, 200); Kayla Louie, Sr. (100, 200); Rachel Oberholtzer, Sr. (shot put, discus); Sydney Paylor, Jr. (pole vault); Christina Raines, Sr. (shot put, discus); Nicole Rice, Sr. (shot put, discus); Lianna Syrkett, Sr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Caitlan Tate, Jr. (100, 200) Central Gwinnett Boys, girls coach: Jamaal Perry Top boy athletes: Major Bellamy, Sr. (100, relays); Elliot Cummings, Jr. (100, 200, relays); Jairus Jones, Jr. (100, 200, long jump, high jump, relays); Jordan Smith, Jr. (800); Axel Avalos, Soph. (1,600) Top girl athletes: Amari Howard, Sr. (400, 300 hurdles, triple jump, relays); Alexis Alofuokhai, Jr. (high jump, long jump, 100, relays); Lauren Keeler, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Jaime Chandler, Sr. (1,600, pole vault) Dacula Boys coach: Emmett Watkins Girls coach: David Machovec Top boy athletes: Chase Isler, Jr. (100, 200, relays); Deandre Price, Jr. (100, 200, relays); David Nassal, Jr. (200, 400); Dez Ikpa, Jr. (shot put, discus); Daniel John, Sr. (shot put, discus) Top girl athletes: Rachel Sherrill, Sr. (pole vault); Chelsea Igberaese, Jr. (shot put, discus); Hannah Jefcoat, Jr. (pole vault); Julianna Wagar, Sr. (shot put, discus); Karly Rookis, Jr. (3,200); Lauren Brown, Jr. (3,200); Stephanie Ampofo, Soph. (100, 200, relays); Jamila Owens, Jr. (100, 200, relays) Grayson Boys, girls coach: Jason Abner Top boy athletes: Iyasu Binchamo, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Joseph Gunn, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Cameron Douglas, Sr. (100, 200); Ismail Abdul, Jr. (100, 200); Caleb Merritt, Sr. (pole vault) Top girl athletes: Chika Motanya, Sr. (300 hurdles, 400); Bobby Ayres, Sr. (800, 1,600); Natasha Stamp, Jr. (discus, shot put); Yanely Gomez, Sr. (1,600, 3,200) Parkview Boys, girls coach: Matt Henson Top boy athletes: Justin Long, Soph. (sprints, relays); Amir Harris, Jr. (sprints, relays); Christian Corsello, Soph. (distance); Michael Gordon, Jr. (relays); Camron JonesGates, Soph. (throws); Jace Patterson, Jr. (hurdles); Demarius Smith, Jr. (sprints, relays); Demetrius West, Soph. (sprints, relays); A.J. Shuford,

Jr. (sprints, relays) Top girl athletes: Jessica Moody, Sr. (sprints, relays, jumps); Nina Nkem, Sr. (sprints, relays); Jaenise Jones, Sr. (sprints, relays); Jania Williams, Jr. (jumps, relays); Melody Weiler, Jr. (distance); Destiny Beckham, Soph. (jumps, relays); Emma Allison, Sr. (distance); Kadie Rogers, Sr. (vault); Hannah Whitlock, Soph. (throws) Shiloh Boys, girls coach: Devin Jones Top boy athletes: Julian McDuffie (800, 400, 300 hurdles); Christian Whitehead (800, 400); Jasir Shaw (100, 200) Top girl athlete: Hayley Respress (300 hurdles, 400) South Gwinnett Boys, girls coach: Sharard Pritchett Top boy athletes: Antuane Dennard, Jr. (110, 300 hurdles, high jump); Terrell Smith, Soph. (100, 200); Chris Skyers, Sr. (pole vault) Top girl athletes: Iman Williams, Sr. (200, 400); Talia Davis, Sr. (100, 200) Region 7-AAAAAA Collins Hill Boys coach: Andrew Hudson Girls coach: Michael Gunn Top boy athletes: Elijah Miller, Sr. (sprints, long jump); Justin Laryea, Jr. (jumps, sprints); Jeremy Lewis, Sr. (sprints, jumps); Jonathan Postell, Jr. (shot put, discus); Merrick Rizzo, Jr. (distance) Top girl athletes: Ijeoma Uche, Jr. (jumps, sprints, relays); Heather Lundi, Soph. (sprints, relays); Desiree Conner, Soph. (sprints); Jaelin White, Sr. (jumps); Paige Davis, Sr. (throws); Dayana Dieudonne, Sr. (distance) Duluth Boys, girls coaches: Steve Fairchild, Bob Swank Top boy athletes: Jared Borders, Sr. (300 hurdles); Marcus Webster, Soph.

(100 hurdles); Armondo Jiminez, Sr. (800) Top girl athletes: Kaylen Rhodes, Sr. (400); Yasmine George, Fr. (400); Elise Fitten, Jr. (pole vault); Samantha Gaddy, Soph. (pole vault) Meadowcreek Boys, girls coach: Mitch Ferguson Top boy athletes: Samson Manmektew, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Vertron Kitts, Jr. (800, 1,600, 3,200); Erick Ordaz (1,600); Kyree Rogers, Sr. (100) Top girl athletes: Lizeth Ordonez, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Ashley Adekweh, Sr. (200); Kiana Thaddles, Jr. (100), Jamaiya McCray, Soph. (100) Mill Creek Boys coach: Rik Moore Girls coach: Jed Hodges

Top boy athletes: Jacob Zambo, Sr. (pole vault); Sam Costa, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Edmond Graham, Jr. (100, 200, long jump); Jared Hayes, Jr. (200, 400); Gavin Childers, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Noah Hollis, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Nick Campbell, Jr. (shot put); Ji-Tavis Madison, Sr. (400, high jump); Braxton Richburg, Sr. (100, 200) Top girl athletes: Lexi Froh, Sr. (800, 1,600); Sydney Campbell, Jr. (100, long jump); Morgan Iverson, Soph.

(300 hurdles); Camryn Petit, Soph.

(1,600, 3,200); Hannah Petit, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Megan Kelly, Sr. (pole vault); Rachel Machovec, Soph. (shot put, discus); Rebekah Machovec, Soph. (shot put, discus) Mountain View Boys, girls coach: Matt Pelot Top boy athletes: Jalen Virgil, Sr. (100, 200, relays); Tyler Barber, Sr. (800, 1,600, relays); Pierre Tugman, Sr. (400, 800, relays); Jeremy Williams, Jr. (100, 200); Malachi Carter, Soph. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, high jump); Bobby Tucker, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Tristan Olivier, Sr. (pole vault) Top girl athletes: Alexis Carter, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Abi Linton, Sr. (100, 200); Bethany Maggert, Soph. (long jump); Leighan Williams, Fr. (200, 400) Norcross Boys, girls coach: Cam Jones Top boy athletes: Ben Kotey (800, 1,600); Christian Johnson (100, 200, relays); Cy Crawford (400, relays); Dhamier Knights (100, 300 hurdles); Malik Mays (400, relays); Michael Brewington (100, 200) Top girl athletes: Amina Washington (100, 200, relays); Deanne Jones (400, 800, relays); Dreecie Sirmons (400, triple jump, relays); Hailey Kirkpatrick (200, pole vault); Khiaya Middlebrooks (100, 200, relays); Maya Reaves (400, relays); Stacia Fraizer (300 hurdles, relays) North Gwinnett Boys coach: Nic Carroll Girls coach: Troy Hobbs Top boy athletes: Mitchell Brice, Sr. (pole vault), Horace Buckley, Sr. (100, 200, relays); Nasir Christian, Soph.

(110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Austin Brown, Soph. (400, 800); Ricky Reed, Jr. (200, 400, long jump, triple jump); Carter Holland, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Ben Leimkuehler, Sr. (800, 1,600); Joyner Bousquet, Sr. (800, 1,600) Top girl athletes: Grace Forren, Soph. (pole vault); Summer Anderson, Jr. (100, 200, 400, relays); Sydney Sheppard, Sr. (800, 400, relays); Dallas Akins, Sr. (high jump, 800, relays); Alexis Kitchens, Soph. (100, 400, relays); Brittany Pace, Jr. (100

hurdles, 300 hurdles); Summer Hope, Soph. (400, relays); Emma Egg, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Sarah Melkerson, Soph. (800, 1,600); Kimmie Whiting, Sr. (1,600, 3,200) Peachtree Ridge Boys coach: Phillip Hale Girls coach: Shawn Nix Top boy athletes: Nigel Warrior (100, 200), Stedman Perry (400), Jack Bradley (1,600), Nate Reichard (1,600), Brian Longobardi (400, 800), Alex Haggard (800) Top girl athletes: Adina Nimene (100, 300 hurdles); Mary Kathryn Knott (1,600, 3,200); Makaila McIntyre (triple jump, 100); Paityn House (400, 100 hurdles); Milan Williams (shot put, discus) Region 8-AAAAA Discovery Boys coach: Efrem Hill Girls coach: Megan Hathaway Top boy athletes: Desmone Wallace, Sr. (300 hurdles); Devin Zanders, Sr. (shot put, discus); Elizer Pardieu, Sr. (110 hurdles) Top girl athletes: Raquel Ramirez, Jr. (800, 1,600); Ximena Morales, Sr. (800); Brittany Cartwright, Jr. (shot put, discus) Lanier Boys coach: Oji Perkins Girls coach: Candace Crawford Top boy athletes: Matthew Arrowood, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Amari Rouzan, Jr. (100, 200, relays); Michael Allen, Jr. (shot put, discus); Marcko Baity, Jr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, relays); Sean Hunter, Sr. (100, 200, relays); Ousman Faal, Jr. (800, 1,600, 3,200, relays); Alvin Jacobs, Sr. (400, 800, 1,600, relays) Top girl athletes: Talara Harper (100, relays); Monique Olocha (1,600, 800) Region 8-AAAA Buford Boys, girls coach: Crystal Fowler Top boy athletes: Caleb Auer, Sr. (discus); Andone Mendoza, Sr. (800, 1,600); K.J. Anderson, Jr. (200, 400); Matt Walton, Soph. (800) Top girl athletes: Dominique Martin, Sr. (high jump); Erin Marsh, Jr. (300 hurdles, 400); Destiny Jackson, Jr. (100, 200); Zikaya Wright, Jr. (discus, shot put); Brittany Poole, Jr. (shot put) Region 6-AA Greater Atlanta Christian Boys, girls coach: Brad Kinser Top boy athletes: Huey Rowe-Anderson, Soph. (jumps, sprints); Devin Cochran, Sr. (throws); Josh Irvin, Jr. (sprints) Top girl athletes: Stephanie Reynolds, Sr. (jumps, hurdles); Kennedy

Street, Sr. (sprints); Abby Kettle, Jr. (distance); Jada Jones, Soph. (sprints); Nia Brown, Soph. (sprints)

Wesleyan Boys coach: Chad McDaniel Girls coach: Candler Baxley Top boy athletes: Jordan Argilagos, Sr. (200, 400, relays); Harrison Cook, Jr. (pole vault, 200, relays); Jalen Hodges, Sr. (high jump, 400, relays); Cedric Lynch, Sr. (long jump, triple jump, 100, relays); Jordan Mack, Sr. (high jump, 100, 200, relays); Clay Patrick, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, relays); Kyle Rappe, Sr. (shot put, discus); Bailey Renfroe, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Kevin Stipe, Sr. (100, 200, relays) Top girl athletes: Cairo Booker, Sr. (200, 400, relays); Ellie Bradach, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Sheridan Davenport, Sr. (200, 400, relays); Kylie Reed, Sr. (800, relays); Georgia Kuehn, Jr. (pole vault); Nicole Villa, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Meagan Lynch, Soph. (100 hurdles, 200, long jump, relays); Sutton West, Soph. (high jump, 400, relays) Region 8-A Hebron Christian Boys, girls coach: Terrence Melton Top boy athletes: Mark Stein, Sr. (1,600, 800); Michael Fabiano, Fr. (1,600, 3,200); Brandon Potra, Fr. (1,600, 3,200); Brandon Engstrom, Soph. (1,600, 800); Bryce Nygaard, Sr. (3,200, 1,600); Alexander Scott, Jr. (400); Christian Marquez, Jr. (400, 200); Victor Gipson, Jr. (200, 100); Nash Bullock, Jr. (pole vault, 100); Ryver Morrow, Soph. (pole vault, 110 hurdles); Sean Heflin, Sr. (shot put, discus); John Stewart, Jr. (high jump); Chris Fisher, Soph. (throws), Ben Ulrich, Jr. (throws) Top girl athletes: Maddy Howe, Sr. (1,600, 800); Alyssa Hawkins, Jr. (3,200, 1,600); Miranda Taylor, Jr. (3,200, 1,600); Amanda Jackson, Soph. (3,200, 1,600); Mikayla Burell, Jr. (800, 400); Tori Johnson, Jr. (400, 300 hurdles); Camille Humphrey, Sr. (pole vault, 100, 200); Colette Brooks, Soph. (400, 200); Emily Chiacchara, Sr. (200, 100); Ashley Donatucci, Fr. (800); Madi Easterling, Sr. (jumps); Alyssa Elliott, Jr. (100, high jump); Nicole Smith, Sr. (high jump, 400); Julia Goldschmidt, Fr. (hurdles); Reagin Waters, Soph. (jumps, throws)

Providence Christian Boys, girls coach: Scotty Strong Top boy athletes: Sammy Clough, Sr. (3,200); Roosevelt Trammel, Soph.

(100, 200); Caleb Carter, Sr. (100, 200) Top girl athletes: Emily Swanigan, Sr. (800, 1,600); Anna Huntington, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Tamia Francis, Soph.

(100, 200)

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West Forsyth’s Jenna Staiti too much for Mill Creek

By Collin Hubbard

eliminates them from the state CUMMING — The tournaMill Creek Hawks posted ment. Staa 9-7 Region 7-AAAAAA iti scored record but wound up 17 of the with the No. 4 seed and WolverTatum had the daunting task of ines’ 26 Ragsdale traveling to West Forsyth field goals High School to take on and finished with a gamethe Wolverines in the first high 35 points on 17 of 19 round of the state playshooting from the field. offs. Only one thing stood Wynter Webb led the in the Hawks’ way, and Hawks in scoring with 16 that was 6-foot-5 five-star points on 6 of 15 shooting, recruit Jenna Staiti, who is and senior Tatum Ragsdale the No. 17 ranked player finished with 10 points on in the country. The Hawks 4 of 10 shooting. Bridget took on the Wolverines Mukasa finished with midway though the season six points and dished out and lost 63-40, but they seven assists, and Morgan were determined to slow Simmons finished with down Staiti as much as 12 points. As a team, the possible and keep the Hawks shot 40 percent game as close as possible. from the field and assisted However, the Hawks’ on 60 percent of their chances slipped through made baskets. the cracks after they The Hawks had no ancharged back in the second swer for Staiti in the first half and went down to the quarter and watched her Wolverines 65-51, which drop in 11 of the WolverStaff Correspondent

ines’ 19 first quarter points as a result. Staiti was assisted on all five of her made baskets from the low post position. The Hawks shot 42 percent from the field in the first, but four missed 3-pointers gave the Wolverines a 19-12 edge heading into the second quarter. Things did not get much easier for the Hawks in the second.

The Wolverines continued to feed Staiti down low, but it was her 3-point shooting that kept the game out of hand heading into halftime. Staiti stepped out and nailed two straight 3-pointers from the top of the key to give West Forsyth a 42-24 lead at the break. Staiti led all scores at the half with 24 points on 11 of 12 shooting.

The Hawks shot 10 of 21 from the field in the first half but made just 4 of 12 from the 3-point line.

The Hawks finally got a

game plan on how to stop Staiti in the third quarter, when they held her to just 2 of 3 from the field in the quarter and forced her into two turnovers as well. The Hawks nailed 8 of 14 from the field in the third with each of their top scores connecting on two shots each. The Hawks cut the Wolverines’ lead to 12 points at the 3:44 mark of the quarter, 44-32, and cut it to single digits after a Webb 3-pointer to make it 44-35; but two straight buckets from Staiti gave West Forsyth a 13-point edge.

Simmons connected on a mid-range jumper and Ragsdale drilled a 3-pointer to cut the lead to just seven points with 1:42 remaining in the third quarter. Mukasa added a field goal and Webb connected on the Hawks’ first free throws of the game and trailed by just seven points heading into the

fourth quarter, 51-44.

After a quick turnover from Staiti to start the fourth quarter, Webb drilled a corner 3-pointer to cut the lead to just four points, but back came Staiti with a quick layup to extend the lead back up to six points at the 6-minute mark.

That was the closest the Hawks would get as they made just 2 of 15 from the field in the quarter.

“Jenna Staiti is a force, and we tried a number of different defenses, and the only thing we could do is put two people on her before she had the ball,” Mill Creek head coach Ashley Phillips said. “It worked for a while, but eventually they figured out where they could get some shots, but we had to take a chance out there. We had a chance, but it didn’t carry out during the fourth quarter.”

Despite the loss, Phillips

was very pleased with the overall season and making it into the state playoffs.

“This is a team (Mill Creek) that has really progressed this year and has worked hard all year so I’m proud of their effort and how they stayed with what we have been trying to do all year,” Phillips said.

Ragsdale will continue her career at Furman University and was happy and sad at the same time.

“We tried really hard to shut her (Staiti) down, but it’s hard to do with her being such a good player,” Ragsdale said.

“We worked hard and did the best we could tonight, but overall I think we had a great season, and I’m proud of the way I worked and tried to learn a new position and learn to be a leader. We had a lot of leaders last year, so I tried to do the best I could to be that person this year.”

Archer marches into second round with win over Etowah

By Chris Stephens Staff Correspondent

LAWRENCEVILLE — Archer had four players score in double figures as it easily beat Etowah 62-33 in the first round of the Class AAAAAA basketball playoffs Tuesday.

The Tigers jumped on the Eagles early and never looked back, picking up their 100th win in the last four years and securing their third-straight 25-win season.

“I’m proud of the effort the girls put in,” Archer head coach Ryan Linsey Lesniak Marchese said. “We didn’t play our best game Saturday (loss to Parkview in Region 8-AAAAAA final), but we have a resilient bunch. They showed up ready to play.”

Things went smoothly

of Miami between Collins Hill and Norcross. She has a long hug before the post- two runner-up finishes and game ceremonies in which a semifinal loss in addition the coach, now 500-160 to the six state titles. for his career, received the “I don’t think I can regame ball and a banner to ally put it into words,” she commemorate the milesaid when asked what the stone victory. milestone victory meant Hembree’s parents and to her. brother were on hand, as “All day long I’ve been well as former players and spending time trying to coaching partners. remember to enjoy it.

“I want to thank everySeeing all the people here one for being here and althat mean so much to me ways being so supportive,” is what matters.” Centenshe told the crowd. nial (13-17) came in as the Then she thanked her surprise No. 4 seed from present players, who Region 6-AAAAAA, but responded with, “We love the Knights gave the Reyou, coach!” gion 7-AAAAAA chamHembree, a 1978 gradu- pion a battle for a half. ate of North Clayton, beDespite 15 points from gan her coaching career at Perry, Norcross led only Feldwood (now Banneker) 25-21 at halftime. A third after playing softball and of four 3-pointers by Perry basketball at Georgia State, started a 9-0 run in the then was head coach at second quarter that broke Milton and South Forsyth a tie, but Centennial got before taking over at Colback within four points, lins Hill after a stint as a the same deficit as after the Meadowcreek assistant. first quarter.

Hembree was an assisThe third quarter, though, tant coach at the University was all Norcross as Blag-

cheerleader went all in with the pole vault as a high school freshman and never turned back, surprising the observers who doubted her because of her lack of height.

She hit 7-6 in her first meet as a freshman, then soared over 10 feet at the state meet, which she entered with a best of 8-6.

The huge gain that season was promising, and added strength and height (though she’s still just 5-3) over the next few years made her one of the state’s best.

“Her commitment, her attention to detail are what makes her successful,” Green said. “Believe it or not, in three-plus years she’s never missed a practice. …

Her commitment to excellence is extraordinary. I’ve never heard her say ‘I don’t want to do that. I can’t do this. I’m too tired.’ She’s always had that steady commitment. It’s been a joy coaching her. Everything points to a tremendous

said. “(In between quarters), I told them we had to shore up that area of our defense.”

And shore up they did. It also helped that the offense picked up even more steam as well.

Autumn Newby hit a jumper and then the 6-foot, 2-inch junior found Marchese for a layup to bring the Tigers’ lead to 18-9.

In fact, Archer began the quarter on a 12-0 run as Etowah was never able to get back into the game,

taking a 31-11 lead into halftime and a 52-24 lead into the fourth quarter.

“I was impressed with the ball movement,” Lesniak said. “We run a lot of different things and that frees up shots. That’s playing the game the right way.”

Newby finished the game with 12 points, eight rebounds, five steals and three assists, while McCoy had 13 points and three steals.

Marchese also chipped in 12 points, while Shorter had 11 points, five assists

and four steals.

Although Wednesday’s first-round game between McEachern and Valdosta will determine who Archer will play in the second round, Lesniak knows his team will be ready for whichever team they must face.

“We have to score and defend no matter who we play,” Lesniak said.

“There’s a lot of talented kids (on those teams), but we have a lot of talented kids as well.”

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for the Tigers early on as they jumped out to an early 7-0 run. Archer made it 11-2 when Linsey Marchese stole the ball and got it to Tia Shorter, who then found Asia McCoy for a layup.

However, Etowah fought back and made a game of it at the end of the first quarter, closing the gap to 14-9 at the end of the first frame.

“Etowah does a lot of things really well and they were getting open looks on the backdoor cuts,” Lesniak

Above, Norcross’ Vanessa Blagmon (25) guards Centennial’s Aerial Nathan (23) during the first half of Tuesday’s Class AAAAAA first round playoff game at Norcross High School. Right, Blagmon (25) makes an assist against Centennial’s Grace Morrow (44). (Photos: Kyle Hess)

mon scored 10 of her 12 points in the period. The Blue Devils were up 47-32 going into the final quarter and plans began for the postgame fun.

Blagmon also had nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocked shots in the victory. Mason added nine points, six rebounds and five assists.

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Rachel Sherrill poses for a portrait at Dacula High School. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

season. Knock on wood, she’s never had an injury.

And she’s always had steady improvement. This year she’s technically ready.

Her strength has improved.

Technically she’s improved and she’s pushed by a teammate who is No. 2 in the state and a very good vaulter in own right. It’s just going to spell success.”

That teammate, Hannah Jefcoat, gives the Falcons quite a 1-2 punch in the vault. Jefcoat also is one of the state’s best and has

Sophomore Shekinah Guthrie scored 17 points for Centennial and senior Grace Morrow had nine points and eight rebounds before fouling out in the fourth quarter.

The Blue Devils will host the winner of today’s first round game between Lovejoy and Westlake on Friday.

cleared the 11-foot mark herself.

“It’s really great (to have Jefcoat),” Sherrill said. “She pushes me.”

Sherrill doesn’t need too much pushing, though.

She’s driven toward plenty of goals this season, most importantly the state title and the 12-6 height.

“Titles mean a lot,” Sherrill said. “I’m just trying to perfect those titles and make them look better. I’m working on those higher heights.”

Wesleyan

only played five, so it was good having a lot of sub in a few players to bench help and everyone rest people was helpful playing their role,” said tonight.”

Booker, who is headed to Three Wolves — MiWofford in the fall and kayla Coombs, Cairo was honored for reaching Booker and Amaya Reg- the 1,000-point career ister — finished with 15 plateau before the game. points. Jameson Kavel, “We were feeding off of one of just two seniors on each other.” the roster with Booker, A swipe and quick kicked in another 12, all layup from Coombs was off shots from behind the the start of a run in which arc. the Wolves doubled up In all, 10 players conDarlington 16-8. A timetributed to the final score. out with 1:41 left in the Register and Coombs first did nothing to slow led the team in rebounds Wesleyan, which capped (seven each) and steals. the quarter on an inside It was the repeated theft dish from Register to Sutof attempted in-bounds ton West, who also had passing that buried Darthree blocks in the win. lington. Register had five “In practice yesterday, steals (and five assists), Coach Azar really reiterwhile Coombs and Katie ated the fact that everyStipe each added another body expects us to win, four steals. but it’s not just given to Stipe, sinking a pair of us,” Booker said. “So we smooth treys, had eight made sure we went out points. Natalie Armstrong there and gave it our all. finished with six points “We had to leave it all and seven boards. on the court consider“There have been a ing it could have been lot of games where we our last home game of

the season. So we didn’t want it to be our last game, especially when people have such high expectations for us.”

The Wolves must go on the road in their quest for another state title. The only in-state team to beat Wesleyan this season was region foe Holy Innocents’ and it happened twice. The Wolves’ loss to Holy Innocents’ in the 6-AA championship left them with the region’s No. 2 seed and a second-round date at Vidalia. The top seed out of Region 2, Vidalia beat East Laurens 78-56 in its opener Tuesday.

“We traveled in the second round last year,” Azar said. “We don’t mind traveling. All gyms are the same. We haven’t thought about Vidalia yet, but we’ve got film so we’ll go ahead and get started looking at that, because they are a very different team than what we saw tonight.”

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Bears avoid collapse, topple Northview

back, Katherine Fourie’s 3-pointer and Kristen will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com Washington’s two big free throws rescued the Bears JOHNS CREEK — from what would have Amid chaos and a disasbeen a painful collapse in trous fourth quarter in front the first round of the Class of NorthAAAAAA state playoffs view’s Tuesday night. hostile Instead, Region home 7-AAAAAA’s third seed crowd, defeated second-seeded Mountain Northview 46-41 behind View’s those clutch baskets and girls stifling defense the last Lilian baskethalf of the fourth quarter.

Kennedy ball team The Bears (16-13), who survived thanks to clutch allowed just a single point plays from its youth. the last four minutes, adLilian Kennedy’s putvance to the second round

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for a matchup with the winner of today’s TuckerCampbell game.

“I’m really proud of them,” said Mountain View girls coach Jackie Lindquist, whose team won its first-round game for the third straight season. “We’ve got a young team and we lost to (Northview) in the scrimmage this season. They beat us by eight. … It got close, but I just told them to calm down, be confident, continue to play hard, keep working, run some offense and don’t force it inside.

Let the outside open up

and then go inside.”

Mountain View controlled the first half thanks to a 25-13 edge in rebounding, with the offensive glass providing 41 field-goal attempts to Northview’s 20. A 17-0 run over the first and second quarters stretched the lead as large as 17.

The edge was 13 at halftime and got up to 16 in the third quarter, but Northview (16-13) got within seven points entering the fourth quarter.

Mountain View then had eight turnovers and two missed shots in the first

half of the fourth, allowing Northview to regain the lead at 40-37. From there, the Bears closed on a 9-1 run thanks to stellar defense.

Kennedy (14 points, seven rebounds, five steals) scored off an offensive rebound to tie the score at 40 and stop a 10-1 Northview run, then Fourie made a decisive 3-pointer with 1:47 left for a 43-40 lead that dealt a huge blow to the hosts.

The Titans trailed by just three in the final minute, but Washington made two free throws that stretched

the lead out to 46-41.

Jordan Stallworth had 11 points and 14 rebounds for Mountain View, while Jaron Stallworth had seven points, six rebounds, four blocks and three steals.

Jaron Stallworth missed most of the second half, though, after suffering a head injury.

Northview, whose coaching staff includes former WNBA and Georgia standout Christi Thomas of Buford, was led by the inside tandem of Maya Richards (18 points) and Ashlee Austin (12 points, 19 rebounds).

GAC outlasts Armuchee

By Tommy Romanach

GAC coach Lady Grooms said the team did not intend to have a ROME — For two quick pace, admitting its quarters, Armuchee kept real objective was to stop Hammond and Newberry. up with Greater Atlanta But a fast tempo began Christian as the teams traded baskets at a furious almost immediately, as each team found offensive pace Tuesday night. But success swiftly. Eight the Indians could not go points from senior Mattie all four quarters as the Chapman helped give Spartans slowly broke Armuchee an 18-17 lead away down the stretch. after one quarter.

Relying on a bevy Armuchee then began of steals and transition the second quarter with a points, GAC took down 7-0 run to lead 25-17, but Armuchee 74-60 in the the Spartans came right opening round of the Class AA state playoffs at back. GAC scored 15 of the next 17 points, makArmuchee. The Indians’ season ends with the loss, ing every open shot it had and jumping in front of while the Lady Spartans passing lanes on defense. will play Swainsboro “We did turn the ball Friday night in the second over a few times more round. than we wanted to,” Arp “GAC is a really talented team, and so are said. “They really apply great pressure and we we,” Armuchee coach knew that coming into it.”

Michelle Arp said. “We The Indians continued stuck in there and played fighting before halftime, hard. We just had a few shots that went in the rim and a steal and Skinner layup as time expired put and came out.”

Armuchee only down two GAC got 60 of its points from three players, headed to the break.

The third quarter saw all of them sophomores. the GAC lead stay small Forward Caria Reynolds most of the way, before an did work on the inside 8-1 Spartans run pushed with 19 points, while guards Taylor Sutton and the lead to nine and ultimately gave them a 55-47 Robyn Benton added 17 lead headed into the final and 24 points, respecquarter. Multiple times, tively.

Grooms called timeouts Senior Rebekah Hamto prevent Armuchee runs mond led the Indians and quiet the crowd. with 23 points, making “We are inexperimultiple shots that helped enced,” Grooms said.

Armuchee stay in the “And I feel like the team game. Sophomore guard we were playing was Livia Skinner added 12 experienced. They have points, while senior forward Elizabeth Newberry seniors. They were going to play until the end, and scored 10 points.

I had to calm my players The Spartans took a lead in the second quarter down.”

A pair of Chapman and the rest of the game free throws cut the GAC became a question of whether Armuchee could lead to four early in the fourth, but the Spartans make a run. But the broke away from there. young GAC team stayed Reynolds scored 11 in the composed and made fourth to help push the many plays off the preslead to double-digits. sure it forced.

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Grayson’s Mee Mee Torrence reaches for the ball between Woodstock’s Bralise Reese, left, and Kennedy Montgomery during Tuesday’s first round playoff game. (Photo: Kathryn Ingall)

Grayson girls fall to Woodstock

By Alex Resnak

Staff Correspondent

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock outscored Grayson 29-14 in the second half to overcome a slow start and punch its ticket to the second round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs with a 55-34 win Tuesday.

The Wolverines (25-3) only led by six at the half, but forced turnovers on the Rams’ first six possessions of the third quarter to go on a 10-0 run.

“We just knew we were having success getting rebounds or turnovers and running the break,” Woodstock coach Julie Crowe said. “Our defense, as it has been most of the year, is our best offensive weapon.

“Once we got that going, it’s just a mindset these girls have. They knew without a shadow of a doubt we could win a 32-minute game.”

Woodstock’s Brittany Burnett led the charge down court after most of those turnovers — scoring eight points during the run.

“I know how far we’ve come throughout the season, and we just really wanted to get one more win,” she said. “We were all so excited at halftime.

We knew we still had a lot of work to do to get out to a big lead, and that’s what we had to do to keep our run going.”

The big second-half run was necessary due to a Grayson defense which blocked eight shots and held the normally sharp-

shooting Wolverines to just 3 of 14 attempts from behind the arc.

Grayson (21-8) also looked sharp early on offense, but it could not keep pace with Woodstock late.

“We’ve got to make some shots,” Grayson coach Tony Watkins said.

“We got out to a good start, but we only scored six points in the next 11 minutes. In the fourth quarter, we finally decided to throw the ball back inside. That’s a good Woodstock team, though, and I think we gave a lot of effort.”

Crowe also said she was pleased with her team’s effort while struggling to shoot the ball.

“I don’t know if I’ve seen a game yet with so many bodies on the floor and us coming up with

loose balls,” she said. “We were getting after the ball, and we were converting it into points, which is even more important. We may struggle offensively, but our effort and intensity on defense is our real deal.”

Kennedy Montgomery led Woodstock with 14 points, but the Wolverines were well-balanced on offense with Ashton Sutton scoring 13 and Burnett adding 12.

Essence Jordan was Grayson’s leading scorer with 10 points, while Destiny Newkirk and Jessica Ewing each chipped in with six.

With the loss, Grayson’s season comes to an end, but Watkins said he will remember the team that set a program record with 21 wins fondly.

Dacula girls ousted by Cherokee Hawks lose center

By Zac Diodati

“We had a gameplan, and our kids played with a lot of heart,” Cherokee CANTON — Lacie coach Matt Cates said.

McCoy scored a team-high “They make it easy to 15 points and the secondcoach because they play seeded Cherokee Warriors hard.” overcame Cherokee outscored a rough Dacula 17-8 in the secfirst ond quarter and found its quarter rhythm shooting from the to defeat outside. third-seedKaleigh Karl connected ed Dacula on a 3-pointer to tie the 53-46 in game 14-14 midway Faustine the openthrough the quarter and Aifuwa ing round Dacula committed its 10th of the Class AAAAAA turnover with just under state tournament. three minutes left until Dacula had a distinct halftime. size advantage over CheroCherokee continued kee and held a 8-4 lead af- shooting well and led ter the first quarter. But the 21-16 at the break. Karl Warriors forced multiple finished with 12 points, Dacula turnovers and shot including a 6-for-6 perforwell from the outside to mance at the free-throw negate the challenge posed line.

by Dacula’s size inside.

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way too much” Dacula coach Jason Adams said.

“We established Faustine (Aifuwa) early on inside, but we just quit giving her the ball. We didn’t handle it very well on offense.”

Aifuwa, the 6-foot-5 LSU signee at center, scored 12 of Dacula’s 16 first-half points and was the only real scoring threat for the Falcons. She finished with a game-high 26 points, 24 of those coming from the field.

Karl converted another 3-point attempt early in the second half for Cherokee’s first double digit lead at 26-16, and the Warriors never looked back.

For Dacula, the season is over, but Adams expressed a positive sentiment when looking back at this year.

“I’m proud as heck of our girls,” Adams said. “A

lot of people wouldn’t have thought we’d be in this spot during the middle of the season with the losses we had.

“They’ve been through a lot this year and regardless of the outcome tonight, I’m very proud of these ladies.”

Cherokee will now face either Hillgrove or Tift County as it moves into the Sweet 16 round of the state tournament.

Cates still wants to achieve more.

“I don’t think anyone can say that this season isn’t (already a success)” said Cates. “But we’re not going to be satisfied with where we’re at. We want to move forward. It’s a great thing to be in the sweet 16. We’re going to enjoy it tonight and get back to work tomorrow.”

Splitter to surgery

played in a game since late January.

Atlanta Hawks reserve The 31-year-old veteran has been bothered by the center Tiago Splitter opted for hip surgery that hip for much of this seawill force him to miss the son. He was averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and remainder of the season, 16 minutes in 36 games. the team announced It remains to be seen Tuesday.

The Hawks said a date what effect the Splitfor surgery is yet to be de- ter news could have on termined. Splitter decided rumors that the Hawks to pursue the surgery after might deal big man Al Horford before the NBA getting a second opinion trade deadline on Thurson treatment options. day.

Before the NBA AllSplitter came to the Star Game break, Splitter Hawks last summer from sat out six games to rest the San Antonio Spurs. his right hip. He has not

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Collins Hill girls top Chattahoochee in state playoffs

By Cody Pace

Staff Correspondent

SUWANEE — The Collins Hill girls basketball team made a statement in its first playoff appearance in nearly 10 years — when they won the 2007 national championship.

The Eagles took an early lead with a 20-4 run to cap off the first quarter and never relented, topping Chattahoochee 55-39 in Tuesday’s Class AAAAAA first-round matchup.

“This is my first year but I know the seniors are very excited,” coach Brian Har-

mon said.

“Everything from here out, from when we made the state playoffs, Bria Harmon has been the first time. My thing is we made a commitment early in the season that we wanted to stretch their season as long as we could, get everybody to play for each other. …

From here, it’s just survive and advance.”

For Collins Hill, it was a real team effort.

Bria Harmon led the team with 13 points and was followed by Jazmin Smith and Sydney Brown, who each had nine. The Eagles also had three more players with five or more points, which is exactly how Harmon likes his team to operate.

“If you look at our kids stats, the majority of them have around 10, 11 points a game,” Harmon said.

They only play half the game. Most of the season, I’ve played them probably under 16 minutes each.”

The Cougars actually had a better shooting per-

centage than Collins Hill, but the Eagles found success by getting more shots off than Chattahoochee.

For the game, the Cougars had 36 shots, while the Eagles had 25 just from the 3-point arc and 55 total.

After seeing his team play a low-scoring, halfcourt game in the region championship, Harmon said he was looking to stretch the floor against Chattahoochee and get off more shots.

“Tonight I wanted to get back out and get up and down and get more possessions,” Harmon said. “I’d

rather play that way.”

This offensive rhythm was fed by a dominant rebounding game for the Eagles as well, allowing them to maintain possession and get off those shots. Collins Hill had nearly 30 rebounds in the game and had a more than 10 rebound advantage over Chattahoochee.

“We should,” Harmon said. “We’ve got two big kids inside. So we should dominate.”

The defense didn’t stop at the boards for Collins Hill, either. It was particularly successful in its pe-

rimeter defense, holding to Cougars to just 26 percent from the 3-point line.

It did struggle to contain Chattahoochee’s Sienna Gore, who led both teams with 21 points. However, the Eagles forced 10 turnovers with consistent pressure and were able to mitigate the damage caused by Gore.

“They never laid down,” Harmon said. “Point guard (Gore), 21, I think she had 20, so she had a phenomenal game versus how much pressure we were getting on people.”

Slow start doesn’t derail Parkview girls in win over Pope

By David Friedlander

“The turnaround after (a win over LILBURN — Given the Archer in exhausting, physical nature the region of last week’s Region champion8-AAAAAA tournament, ship game) Kiersten Parkview can be forgiven SaturHunter for getting out of the gate day was a little slow in its firsttough,” said Parkview round game of the Class coach Kirk Call, whose AAAAAA state girls basteam will host Harrison in a ketball tournament against second-round game Friday Pope. night. “We only had one But the Panthers began day of practice (Monday). to shift into high gear in the Of course, that’s true for evsecond quarter and hit their erybody in the state. … But stride in the second half to you’re talking about compull away for a 54-33 win ing off an emotional game Wednesday at home. against a rival Saturday Kiersten Hunter led night. That’s tough to do.” the way with 14 points, In fact, it took a little but Parkview (22-7) got a while for the Panthers balanced effort, with four to get going in the first different players reaching quarter, due to some poor double figures in scoring, shooting and sloppy play, four players pulling down and some tough play from at least five rebounds and the visiting Greyhounds three different players dish- (16-11). ing out at least four assists.

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Sizemore who helped kick start Parkview on both ends of the floor in the first quarter, grabbing three of her game-high nine rebounds, coming up with two steals and a blocked shot and knocking down a pair of 3-pointers, the second with 1:29 left to give the Panthers a 10-5 lead by the end of the opening frame.

“I think it was a little slow for us at the beginning,” said Sizemore, who finished with 10 points, five assists and three steals to go with her rebounding.

“We were playing a different (tip-off) time than we usually do. … So, I think that (also) kind of messed us up a little. Some of us were just going too fast.

So we just needed to slow down and move the ball around a little and look for the open person.”

And after Yasrriyah Wazeeruddin pulled Pope to within 10-7 with a pair

of free throws 45 seconds into the second quarter, Parkview began to do just that.

Sydney Fields came off the bench and began and ended a 10-0 run by sandwiching a pair of layups around two 3-pointers from Hunter to push the Panthers’ lead out to 20-9 with 1:53 left in the half, before they took a 24-12 lead into intermission.

And in the third quarter, Parkview really began to get revved up.

After working primarily around the perimeter in the first half, the Panthers began to penetrate the Pope zone and get the ball inside in the second.

Sizemore dished off a pair of assists to Kristi Derouen, who then followed Sizemore’s bucket with another of her own as Parkview scored nine points over the first 1:53 of the third quarter to extend

its lead to 33-12.

“In the beginning of the game, our shots weren’t falling well,” Sizemore said. “So, (Call) told us we need to work inside out.

If we get to the post, we can get the ball to the open shooters.”

And Pope was never able to get any closer than 17 points the rest of the way, with Parkview building as much as a 27-point lead in the fourth quarter before settling for the final 21-point margin.

“Parkview is just, athletically, a phenomenal basketball team,” Greyhounds coach Courtney Harris said.

“In the first half, we sat in our zone and really just kind of stayed disciplined.

Then they were able to hit quite a few 3s on us to kind of pull us out of that defense, and we struggled a little bit as we got a little bit tired. We’re not as deep as they are.

“I thought my girls played hard. They played extremely hard. We’re really young. I have six freshmen on varsity. …

So, our experience level is fairly low. We’re extremely hardworking. I thought we went out and did all the things I asked them to do.

That’s all you want as a coach.”

Joining Hunter and Sizemore in double figures were Fields, who came off the bench to score 12 points, and Derouen, who finished with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Dominique Leonidas scored just three points but contributed five rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Panthers.

Wazeeruddin scored 14 points to lead Pope, while the Greyhounds got nine points and nine boards from Lacie Johnson. Maya Hoye also chipped in four points and eight rebounds.

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Meadowcreek baseball bashes Clarkston 15-0 in three innings From Staff Reports NORCROSS — Meadowcreek slammed visiting Clarkston 15-0 in the baseball season opener for the Mustangs on Tuesday.

David Nixon pitched all three innings and did not allow a hit to earn the win.

He struck out six while contributing a triple and driving in a pair of runs at the plate.

Mason Bernard had three hits and had five RBIs while Yamil Torres had two hits and drove in two for Meadowcreek.

BASEBALL BASEBALL Dacula 3, Duluth 2 DULUTH — Dacula held off Duluth 3-2 for a season opening win on Tuesday. Michael Cherwenka tossed five innings and struck out five to earn the win for the Falcons. Cherwenka helped his own cause by driving in a run. Jonathan Grant had two hits and drove in a run for Dacula.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto.............. 35.. 17... .673...... — Boston.............. 32.. 23... .582.....4.5 New York........... 23.. 32... .418...13.5 Brooklyn.............14.. 40... .259......22 Philadelphia........ 8.. 45... .151... 27.5 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta.............. 31.. 24... .564...... — Miami................ 29.. 24... .547........1 Charlotte........... 27.. 26... .509........3 Washington....... 23.. 28... .451........6 Orlando............. 23.. 29... .442.....6.5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland.......... 38.. 14... .731...... — Indiana.............. 28.. 25... .528...10.5 Chicago............ 27.. 25... .519...... 11 Detroit............... 27.. 27... .500......12 Milwaukee......... 22.. 32... .407......17 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio...... 45.... 8... .849...... — Memphis........... 31.. 22... .585......14 Dallas................ 29.. 26... .527......17 Houston............ 27.. 28... .491......19 New Orleans..... 20.. 33... .377......25 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City.. 40.. 14... .741...... — Portland............ 27.. 27... .500......13 Utah.................. 26.. 26... .500......13 Denver.............. 22.. 32... .407......18 Minnesota..........17.. 37... .315......23 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State..... 48.... 4... .923...... — L.A. Clippers..... 35.. 18... .660...13.5 Sacramento...... 22.. 31... .415...26.5 Phoenix..............14.. 40... .259......35 L.A. Lakers.........11.. 44... .200...38.5 Thursday’s Games Utah at Washington, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Mt. Vernon Presbyterian 9, Central Gwinnett 1 LAWRENCEVILLE — Central Gwinnett fell to Mt. Vernon Presbyterian 9-1 on Tuesday.

Anthony Lopez had three hits and drove in a run for the Black Knights (0-1).

GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER Collins Hill 9, Central Gwinnett 0 LAWRENCEVILLE — Collins Hill freshman Ciara Whitely scored four goals and had an assist as the Eagles defeated Central Gwinnett 9-0 on Tuesday. Olivia Chappelle and Olivia Dedels each scored twice while Lily Dougherty added a goal for Collins Hill (2-0).

Mill Creek 10, Berkmar 0 HOSCHTON — Mill Creek’s Amanda Weinhart scored a hat trick to lead the Hawks to a 10-0 win over Meadowcreek on Tuesday. Isabel Eigenbauer, Marissa Harkins, Madison Hatfield, Jana Magee, Erin Johnson, Kadie Beth Duncan and Jenna Miller also scored for Mill Creek.

BOYS SOCCER BOYS SOCCER Shiloh 3, MLK 0 SNELLVILLE — Shiloh

improved to 2-1 on the season with a 3-0 win over MLK on Tuesday. Abi Getachew, Adali Yarquin and Brandon Rodriquez scored for the Generals. Chris Phillips recorded the shutout in goal.

Collins Hill 2, Central Gwinnett 1 (PKs) LAWRENCEVILLE — Collins Hill defeated Central Gwinnett 2-1, 4-3 in penalty kicks on Tuesday. George Bonsu scored in regulation for the Eagles.

Scott Inderrieden made two saves in the penalty kicks to seal the win for Collins Hill.

North Gwinnett 3, Grayson 2 (OT) LOGANVILLE — North Gwinnett’s Jaylim Aboneaaj scored in overtime to lift the Bulldogs to a 3-2 win over Grayson on Tuesday. David Abbott and Sebastian Aguilar scored in regulation for North (3-0). Harrison Pinkerton supplied all three assists in the victory.

Peachtree Ridge 2, South Forsyth 0 CUMMING — South Forsyth blanked host South Forsyth 2-0 on Tuesday. Mitch Livingston and Won Il Lee scored goals for the Lions (2-0).

Mill Creek 3, Berkmar 2 (OT) HOSCHTON — Mill Creek defeated Berkmar 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday. Josymar Gomez and Nahun Trocheze scored goals for the Patriots (2-1).

GIRLS TENNIS GIRLS TENNIS Providence 5, Berkmar 0 DULUTH — Providence Christian defeated Berkmar 5-0 on Tuesday. Alexis Trammel, Grace Auman and Mary Ellyn Brannon won in singles. Nicki Wu and Molly Legg along with Kayl Farhy and Rachel Skinner won in doubles for the Storm (1-1).

North Gwinnett 5, Parkview 0 LILBURN— North Gwinnett swept host Parkview 5-0 on Tuesday. Jad Tijani, Vanessa Eusebio and Brianna Olps won in singles for the Bulldogs (3-0).

Emma Fleming and Daphne Berancourt along with Lauren Klaft and Lilly Zahng won in doubles for North.

Hebron 4, Winder-Barrow 1 DACULA — Hebron Christian opened its season with a 4-1 win over visiting Winder-Barrow on Tuesday. Madison McClung and Nicole Restrepo won in singles as did the doubles tandems of Charif Blalock and

Katie Reynolds along with Hannah Kendall and Alyson Lee.

BOYS TENNIS BOYS TENNIS Parkview 4, North Gwinnett 1 SUWANEE — Parkview defeated North Gwinnett 4-1 on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 on the season. Bradon Ly and Noah Offutt won in singles for the the Panthers, as did the doubles tandems of Dustin Bowie and Andrew Joel along with Rile Shannon and Vignesh Ramani.

Providence 4, Berkmar 1 DULUTH — Providence Christian defeated Berkmar 4-1 on Tuesday. Andrew Duffy and David Aokayem won in singles as did the doubles tandems of Bobby Rogers and Christ Elem along with Ben Ellison and Christian Holyoah.

Hebron 5, Winder-Barrow 0 DACULA — Hebron Christian blanked visiting Winder-Barrow 5-0 as the Lions opened their season on Tuesday. Bryce Coleman, Caleb Moss and Cameron Corman all won in singles.

Nathan Blahnik and Preston McClung along with Michael Cartmell and Garrett Perry won for Hebron.

GIRLS LACROSSE GIRLS LACROSSE North Gwinnett 22, Archer 6 SUWANEE — North Gwinnett opened its season with a 22-6 win over Archer on Tuesday.

Shannon Costelloe scored six goals to lead the Bulldogs.

Haley Gorke scored five goals and had nine draw controls while Liz Blumthal scored four goals for North attack that saw seven players score.

Roswell 18, Collins Hill 16 SUWANEE — Collins Hill fell to visiting Roswell 18-16 on Tuesday. Abby Squires scored seven goals and tallied an assist to lead the Eagles.

Kate Dougherty had four goals and six assists, Stacey Elliott tallied two goals and Madison Simmons recorded 12 saves for Collins Hill.

BOYS LACROSSE BOYS LACROSSE Mill Creek 10, Walton 9 MARIETTA — Mill Creek opened the season with a 10-9 win over host Walton on Tuesday. Jeremy Kohn scored a hat trick to lead the Hawks (1-0). Eddie Greico, Bailey Williams and Zach Ayers scored two goals and Colton Eubanks added a goal for Mill Creek.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

College Monday’s Games EAST Delaware State 71, Coppin St. 67 Fairfield 76, Marist 73 Hampton 87, Morgan St. 79 Iona 78, Quinnipiac 59 LIU Brooklyn 82, St. Francis (NY) 67 Lehigh 64, Holy Cross 59 Monmouth-NJ 79, Manhattan 70 Virginia 73, N.C. State 53 SOUTH Alcorn St. 79, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 60 Bethune-Cookman 83, No.Carolina A&T 77, OT East Tennessee St. 83, Western Carolina 77 Houston Baptist 79, Lamar 78 Jackson State 80, Prairie View A&M 66 NC-Greensboro 65, Wofford 61 North Carolina Central 79, Florida A&M 74 Sam Houston St. 84, Abilene Christian 71 Southeastern Louisiana 79, McNeese St. 76, OT Southern 97, Mississippi Valley State 64 Stephen F. Austin 84, Incarnate Word 46 Texas A&M CC 65, New Orleans 57 Texas Southern 79, Grambling State 72 MIDWEST Central Arkansas 107, Northwestern St. 94 Green Bay 70, Wis.-Milwaukee 68 Kansas 94, Oklahoma St. 67 Oakland 89, Wright St. 73 Wichita St. 71, New Mexico St. 41 Tuesday’s Games EAST Wake Forest at Pittsburgh, late Detroit at Northern Kentucky, late Maryland — E. Shore at Howard, late Rhode Island at VCU, late SOUTH South Florida 69, East Carolina 52

West Virginia at Texas, late Richmond at Davidson, late Allen at Campbell, late Kansas St. at Texas Christian, late Troy at South Alabama, late Florida at Georgia, late Mississippi at Texas A&M, late Vanderbilt at Mississippi St., late Iowa St. at Baylor, late MIDWEST Ball St. 73, Miami (OH) 56 Morehead St. 105, St. Catharine 66 Purdue 71, Northwestern 61 Valparaiso 66, Cleveland St. 43 Buffalo at Akron, late South Carolina at Missouri, late Michigan at Ohio St., late Creighton at Butler, late Eastern Michigan at Ohio, late Toledo at Central Michigan, late Western Michigan at Kent St., late Illinois-Chicago at Youngstown St., late Bowling Green at Northern Illinois, late Rutgers at Illinois, late WEST UNLV at Air Force, late Today’s Games EAST Dayton at St. Joseph’s, 6 p.m.

Iowa at Penn St., 6:30 p.m.

Saint Louis at George Mason, 7 p.m.

MD Baltimore Cty at Hartford, 7 p.m.

Loyola-Maryland at Bucknell, 7 p.m.

Villanova at Temple, 7 p.m.

Stony Brook at Albany, 7 p.m.

Binghamton at Vermont, 7 p.m.

Massachusetts Lowell at New Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Massachusetts at Fordham, 7 p.m.

George Washington at Duquesne, 7 p.m.

St. Bonaventure at La Salle, 7 p.m.

Colgate at Boston U, 7 p.m.

Holy Cross at Army, 7 p.m.

Lehigh at Navy, 7 p.m.

Manhattan at St. Peter’s, 7 p.m.

Lafayette at American U., 7:30 p.m.

DePaul at St. John’s, 8 p.m.

Seton Hall at Georgetown, 9 p.m.

SOUTH Central Florida at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Boston College at Clemson, 7 p.m.

Alabama at Louisiana State, 9 p.m.

Oklahoma at Texas Tech, 9 p.m.

Virginia Tech at Miami-Florida, 9 p.m.

Duke at North Carolina, 9 p.m.

Georgia Tech at Florida St., 9 p.m.

Houston at Tulane, 9:30 p.m.

MIDWEST Nebraska Omaha at Indiana - Purdue, 7 p.m.

Auburn at Arkansas, 7 p.m.

Syracuse at Louisville, 7 p.m.

Providence at Xavier, 7 p.m.

Western Illinois at North Dakota State, 8 p.m.

Bradley at Southern Illinois, 8 p.m.

Indiana St. at Illinois St., 8 p.m.

Northern Iowa at Loyola-Chicago, 8 p.m.

York College Pa at South Dakota, 8 p.m.

Nebraska at Indiana, 8:30 p.m.

Evansville at Drake, 9 p.m.

WEST Fresno St. at Wyoming, 9 p.m.

Colorado St. at Utah St., 9 p.m.

Arizona State at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Nevada at San Jose St., 10 p.m.

Boise St. at New Mexico, 10 p.m.

UC Irvine at Cal St. Fullerton, 10 p.m.

Colorado at Southern California, 11 p.m.

Hockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida................57..33.. 18....6.. 72.160.134 Detroit................57..29.. 19....9.. 67.146.147 Boston...............56..30.. 20....6.. 66.172.157 Tampa Bay.........55..30.. 21....4.. 64.147.135 Montreal.............57..27.. 26....4.. 58.157.158 Ottawa...............57..25.. 26....6.. 56.163.181 Buffalo................57..23.. 28....6.. 52.136.160 Toronto...............55..20.. 26....9.. 49.134.163 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington........54..40.. 10....4.. 84.181.125 NY Rangers.......56..32.. 18....6.. 70.163.143

NY Islanders......55..30.. 19....6.. 66.161.141 New Jersey........57..29.. 21....7.. 65.127.130 Pittsburgh...........55..28.. 19....8.. 64.142.141 Carolina.............56..25.. 21.. 10.. 60.137.149 Philadelphia.......55..24.. 21.. 10.. 58.131.148 Columbus...........57..23.. 28....6.. 52.148.178 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas.................57..37.. 15....5.. 79.187.154 Chicago.............60..37.. 18....5.. 79.170.139 St. Louis.............58..32.. 17....9.. 73.143.138 Nashville............57..26.. 21.. 10.. 62.151.152 Colorado............59..29.. 26....4.. 62.158.164 Minnesota..........56..24.. 22.. 10.. 58.140.142 Winnipeg............55..25.. 27....3.. 53.142.160 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles.......55..33.. 19....3.. 69.153.131 Anaheim............55..28.. 19....8.. 64.131.134 San Jose............54..29.. 20....5.. 63.160.146 Arizona..............56..26.. 24....6.. 58.151.171 Vancouver..........56..22.. 22..12.. 56.133.157 Calgary..............55..25.. 27....3.. 53.150.168 Edmonton..........57..22.. 29....6.. 50.143.171 Monday’s Games NY Islanders 4, Detroit 1 Anaheim 6, Calgary 4 Florida 2, Pittsburgh 1, SO Dallas 3, Nashville 2, OT Chicago 7, Toronto 2 Arizona 6, Montreal 2 Minnesota 5, Vancouver 2 Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia at New Jersey, late Los Angeles at Washington, late Winnipeg at Carolina, late Boston at Columbus, late Buffalo at Ottawa, late San Jose at Tampa Bay, late Dallas at St. Louis, late Anaheim at Edmonton, late

NASCAR Sprint Cup Can-Am Duel At Daytona 1 Lineup After qualifying, race Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet 2. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet

3. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford 4. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford 5. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet 6. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota 7. (22) Joey Logano, Ford 8. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet 9. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet 10. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford 11. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford 12. (44) Brian Scott, Ford 13. (59) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet 14. (7) Regan Smith, Chevrolet 15. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford 16. (32) Bobby Labonte, Ford 17. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford 18. (15) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet 19. (98) Cole Whitt, Toyota 20. (23) David Ragan, Toyota 21. (30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet 22. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet Can-Am Duel At Daytona 2 Lineup After qualifying, race Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota 2. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota 3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet 4. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota 5. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet 6. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet 7. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet 8. (95) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet 9. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford 10. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet 11. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet 12. (93) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota 13. (83) Michael Waltrip, Toyota 14. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet 15. (47) A.J. Allmendinger, Chevrolet 16. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet 17. (38) Landon Cassill, Ford 18. (26) Robert Richardson Jr., Toyota 19. (35) David Gilliland, Ford 20. (40) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet 21. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota 22. (14) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet

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To redeem, you must pay the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: Andrew Desmond, Manager PFS Group LLC P.O. Box 1413 Stockbridge, GA 30281 ardesmond@aol.com 678-570-7163 9 2 8 - 3 0 8 3 5 9 , 1/27,2/3,10,17

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Georgia Law Chapter 40-11-5 the following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold at a public sale on 3-2-16 @ 1:30 Said Vehicles are located at: 6610 PEACHTREE IND BLVD. NORCROSS, GA 30071 VIN# WDBUF70J23A320564 2003 MER-BNZ E500 VIN# JT8BD68S9X0066240 99 LEXUS G-S300 Sale will be held at 12:00 on 3-2-16 Location: 1400 PLEASANT HILL RD. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 VIN# 1GNEC16Z72J225626 02 CHEVROLET TAHOE Sale will be held at 11:00 on 3-2-16 Location: 3700 BURNETTE PARK DR. #H SUWANEE, GA 30024

NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: AMG EAST, 4142 ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE LILBURN, GA 30047 (Yr/Make) 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 190E VIN# WDBDA34D0GF165193 THIS VEHICLE IS DEEMED ABANDONED AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF IF NOT CLAIME BY THE LEGAL OWNER OR LIENHOLDER BY FEBRUARY 25, 2016 7394 770/554-7960 929-400085, 2/10,17 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: SHIELDS COLLISION & AUTO REPAIR, 2944 ROSEBUD RD LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 (Yr/Make) 2002 FORD EXPLORER VIN# 1FMZU73E922A77741 THIS VEHICLE IS DEEMED ABANDONED AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF IF NOT CLAIME BY THE LEGAL OWNER OR LIENHOLDER BY FEBRUARY 25, 2016 7298 770/554-7960 929-400083, 2/10,17 PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 OSBORNE BODYWORKS, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S): 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT IVWBN7A36EC050562 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON MARCH 2, 2016 AT 10 AM. AT 4154 ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL CIR LILBURN, GA 30047 --7307 929-401035, 2/17,24

FULL TIME

AUTO MECHANIC to maintain private fleet. Handle all phases of auto & light truck maintenance. M-F, 8-5., Sat. 9-12. Sal. DOE. Email resumes to: hmcsweep@aol.com or fax 770-476-0994.

DRIVER CDL/A. $3000 Sign On Bonus for Experienced Drivers.

Paid out within 30 days of 1st dispatch!

HOME WEEKLY. NEW Southeast Regional.

Pay Increase! Company & Independent Contractors Needed. 6 Day Refresher Course avail.

In Business over 50 years! 855-378-9335 EOE KLLM.com DRIVERS $2K Sign-on Bonus. Make $60K a year Great Benefits + 401K PAID ORIENTATION + Tuition Reimbursement. CDL-A. Req’d (877) 258-8782.

Drive4melton.com

ELECTRICAL / WAREHOUSE POSITION, FT in Lilburn for testing & reconditioning Electrical items.

Email: accounting@ sercoga.com

FULL TIME EDUCATION

The D. Scott Hudgens Jr. Early Education Center (at Gwinnett Technical College): Seeking experienced LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER F/T AND ASSISTANT TEACHERS P/T BS degree in ECE or Child Development required for the FT position.

Visit www.GwinnettTech.edu

Career Services/ Jobs at GTC to apply.

Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.

Lisa Richardson, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100, Room 323B, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, lrichardson@gwinnetttech.edu

HELP WANTED Full Time or Part Time help at

THE ROCK YARD in Duluth.

Call between 8am-2pm.

770-232-0154 HVAC DISPATCHER/ RECEPTIONIST EXP Dispatcher/ Receptionist Needed for HVAC Company.

Computer skills a must, needs to be able to control 6 incoming phone lines, fast paced environment. Full benefits, a drug & smoke-free company.

HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS Progressive Atlanta/ Monroe Company seeking experienced residential and light commercial Service Technicians with at least 5 years experience. Must posses superior technical and people skills. Certifications, tools and a good driving record required. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

Only qualified candidates should apply by faxing, 770-207-8999 or emailing, snellair@ windstream.net, their resume to Recruiting Manager.

DO YOUR SHARE

PART-TIME

FULL TIME

MAGISTRATE JUDGE FULL-TIME

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

DACULA, GA 30019

MONROE, GA 30656

HOT LAND LOT! 0 DROWNING CREEK ROAD Gorgeous +/- 15.87 Acre Tract with 694 Feet of Road Frontage, Zoned RA200 $350,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

32.53 ACRES BRING OFFERS! JIM DAWS ROAD Great 32.53 +/Acre Tract Zoned A2 Perfect for Livestock, Farming, Hunting, or Build Your Dream Home.

Property Has A 20 Foot Easement For Access. $211,445 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

Chief Magistrate Kristina Hammer Blum is pleased to announce the opening of two full time Magistrate Judge positions.

COVINGTON, GA 30014 SPECIAL EVENT STAFF (SEASONAL) The CITY OF SUWANEE is accepting applications for part-time SPECIAL EVENT STAFF. Event staff will work special events, which will include nights and weekends. Visit our website for more details. Salary: $12.63 Hourly; Submit Application and Resume: City of Suwanee Human Resources, 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, GA 30024.

Application form may be accessed at www. suwanee.com Postdate 2/9/16 Position is open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace.

Each applicant must meet the following legal requirements: * be at least 30 years of age; * have been a citizen of the State of Georgia for three years; * have been a member, in good standing, of the bar for seven years; and * have been a resident of Gwinnett County for at least one year.

To be eligible for consideration, a completed Application Package must be delivered to the Chief Magistrate and/ or postmarked on or before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. The application package and instructions can be downloaded from the Court’s website: www.gwinnettcourts. com/magistrate/. Or, written copies can be obtained from the Chief Magistrate’s Office or the Court Administrator’s Office located in the Justice and Administration Building during normal business hours.

TRAINING/ SCHOOLS AVIATION GRADS work with JetBlue, Boeing, NASA and others start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 873-4120. www.

FixJets.com

Hon. Kristina Hammer Blum Chief Magistrate Gwinnett County 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30046

If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

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FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE CONYERS, GA 30094

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

WERNER ENTERPRISES wants YOU! Great Pay, Home-time, Benefits, & New Equipment! Need your CDL? 3-4 wk training avail!

Don’t wait, call Career Trucker to get started!

866-557-9244

REDUCED! LAND LOT! 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 $22,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

GREAT INCOME POTENTIAL/ REDUCED 2 ACRES On McCullers Rd. in Loganville, GA 30052 Zoned A-1 Property has • Workshop • Duplex • Outbuilding $59,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

MIKE’S TREE SERVICE

SERENITY LAWN CARE

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Can You Dig IT? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We offer training and certifications running bulldozers, backhoes and excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-3626497.

Please direct completed application packages to:

2.18 ACRES LAKE WALTON ESTATES! 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 $579,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

NOW HIRING Immediate Openings If you are interested in working for an energetic team and A fast paced environment Rockdale Healthcare Center Is Seeking Applicants for

Experienced Food Service Director, Chefs, Servers, Dietary Aides RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s

MAIL PROCESSORS and BINDERY FOLDER/CUTTER OPERATORS. Accepting applications 9am-4pm, M-F. 2005 Newpoint Parkway, Suite 100, Lawrenceville.

770-717-5500

Please Email Resume to agrace@rockdalehc. com or ycolbert@ rockdalehc.com Or apply within @ 1510 Renaissance Drive NE Conyers, GA 30012

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

311887-1

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT TO REDEEM TO: 1. RES-GA GWINNETT, LLC 2. AVINGTON GLEN-THE ARBORS, INC. 3. GWINNETT COUNTY 4. GWINNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES 5. STATE OF GEORGIA 6. ALL RESIDENTS/OCCUPANTS/TENANTS 7. ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Take notice that: The right to redeem the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 170 and 183, of the 5th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: BEING Lot 15, Block A, Avington Glen – The Arbors Subdivision (formerly Glenbrooke Cove), as per plat recorded in Plat Book 114, Pages 298-300, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records and last renewed at Plat Book 117, Pages 193-195, aforesaid records, which said plats, are incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Being known as 1058 Leybourne Cv. Also described in Deed Book 50228, Page 121 and known as Gwinnett County Tax ID: R5170136. will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 1st day of March, 2016. The tax deed for which this notice relates is dated the 3rd day of June, 2014. Said tax deed is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in Deed Book 53001 at page 244. This property may be redeemed at any time before the later of (1) 5:00 pm on March 1, 2016 or (2) 30 days after receipt of this notice. To redeem, you must pay the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: Andrew Desmond, Manager PFS Group LLC P.O. Box 1413 Stockbridge, GA 30281 ardesmond@aol.com 678-570-7163 9 2 8 - 3 0 8 3 6 8 , 1/27,2/4,11,18

District to allow automotive service and repair. 2- Public Hearing for SUP2016-0001, Use of property at 6855 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 2150, Norcross, GA 30071 as a church.

For further information please call the Community Development Department at 678-421-2067.

928-311868, 2/10,17

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

VIN# 1G1BL82P2RR154137 1994 CHEV CAPRICE Sale will be held at 11:30 on 3-4-16 Location: 5395 HWY 29 LILBURN, GA 30047 VIN# 2C3HD46JOXH743573 99 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Sale will be held at 1:30 on 3-4-16 Location: 1386 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd #100 Norcross GA 30093 VIN#1D8GT28K07W613929 07 DODGE NITRO VIN#1G4GD22HS4720743 95 BUICK RIVERA VIN#1G6KD57Y07U167177 07 CADILLAC DTS Sale will be held at 3:15 on 3-4-16 Location: 728 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30046 929-401195, 2/17,24 PUBLIC AUCTION American Storage Center, Pursuant to Georgia SelfStorage Facilities Act shall conduct a Public Auction at the following storage spaces at 3464 Stone Mountain HWY, Snellville, GA 30078 on Thursday, MARCH 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm: Name; Unit#; Description

SERVICES

HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS

BY HERNANDO

FLOORING

HARDWOOD FLOORS

BY M.D. NANNI

The Doctor Is In

• Oak • Maple • Cherry • Walnut New Homes Repairs Refinishing Renovations

SPECIALTY WORK

• Borders • Stairways • Medallions Free Estimates Insured/Certified Michael Nanni

770-867-9670

FOREST REMODELING, INC. •Finished Basements •Bathroom Remodeling •Kitchen Remodeling •Custom Cabinets •Room Additions •Garages/Carports •Screened Porches •Custom Decks •Siding All Types

All Home Remodeling Projects & General Repairs Including: HVAC troubleshooting & more!

Over 25 years of exp. in all home repairs & improvements. *Licensed & Insured*

678-482-1702

hcorrales17@gmail.com

Call for a Free Estimate

Call John

770-962-2071

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

J LONG A-21; 1-DESK; OFFICE CHAIRS; MANY BOXES R FUNDERBURK; A-42; 1 STRING CUTTER; TOTES; BOXES R TEETER; A-66; MANY TOOLS; BOXES Q LINCOLN; B-42; MANY BOXES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Expert Take Downs √ 20Years Experience √ Insured √ Free Estimates √ Stump Grinding Bucket Truck Summer Seasoned

T SMITH; A-5-H; 2-FANS, 2 ICE CHEST; MANY BOXES & TOTES S ASSAMOI; A-13; 1-LATHE; MANY BOXES; FURNITURE; TOOLS

COUNTRY BOY TREE REMOVAL

Oak 1/2 Cord - $100 1 Cord - $190

Delivered & Dumped

M&M Lawn Maintenance

LICENSED

All Types of Yard Work

770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

Georgia Lawn Care

All Phases of Tree Work

-

Tree Removal Prunning Stump Grinding Wood Chipper

References Available

• Any Lawn Work!

If it’s in your yard, we do it!

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

Call 706-525-1881 or 904-874-1809

Free Estimate!

Made in USA

770-714-8250 770-271-7127 POWER WASHING

PRESSURE WASHING

678508-

HOUSES STARTING AT $89 • Roof Cleaning • Black streaks removed from roof • Mold & Mildew removed from homes • Drives-WalkwaysPatios-Decks cleaned/sealed • Gutters cleaned

2337

* Lawns starting at $30

For a FREE Estimate

CALL OR TEXT CALL

PEREZ

770-780-9786

TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPE • PRUNING • TRIMMING • CLEAN-UP √ Full Insurance √ Professional Service

R TEETER; C-5/37; LARGE AMOUNT OF TOOLS AND LADDERS; MANY BOXES; WHEELBARROW; MANY TOTES K ANDERSON; D-16; 3-LADDERS; 1-SOFA; MANY TOOLS 929-400478, 2/17,24

Lawns Of

Experienced Tree Work 20+ Years

√ Professional Equipment All Major Credit Cards Accepted 311473-1

404-670-3087

Call Freddy Perez

404-399-7402

404.886.3587 Established 1989 If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

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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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT

DACULA - Small, basic 2BR duplex. Wooded lot, stove, fridge. No pet over 7 lbs. Good job & references. $550/mo.

770-925-2127

PROTECT OUR PLANET LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

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

WANTED FOR RENT

WANTED TO RENT Single Male, 69, clean, quiet, non-smoker seeking clean, odor free room(s), or efficiency apartment with full bathroom that only I will be using and cleaning. Unrestricted kitchen and laundry machine usage - A Must. No drugs, drunks or drama. Larry, 470-248-5275. Handyman in All Construction Trades.

GWINNETT, BUFORD Near Mall of GA. 5BR/3.5BA, S/T, Ivy Green Subd. Fplc., dbl. gar., 3,233 sq. ft. $1700/mo. + dep.

678-227-4405 APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL LISTING! BRING ALL OFFERS!

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 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT

37.13 Acres 1155 Jim Daws Rd. Monroe, GA 30656 Great 37.132 acre tract zoned A-2,with nice hardwoods and pines perfect for livestock,farming, hunting, or build your dream home $242,000 EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE 2 mi. to Mall of Ga. Share 5BR/3BA home. Priv. bath, furn., cable, int., alarm. Util. incl.

No Smoking/drug/ pets. $550/mo.

404-667-3880 LAWRENCEVILLE Room for Rent $525 / mo. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwinnett Transit. Quiet neighborhood. Ideal for student & others.

678-825-2656

Over 1,500 sellers in one location!

Quality used infant/ kids/juniors/young mens/maternity clothing, toys, media, baby equipment plus much more!

Incredible bargains & brand names around! _________________ Tues, Feb. 16, 9am-7pm (no infants/children/ carriers/strollers before 2 pm Tues.), Wed/Thurs. Feb. 17 & 18, 9am-7pm, Fri/Sat. Feb. 19 & 20, 9am-6pm (items without a ‘NR’ are 25% off on Thurs. & Fri. and 50% off on Sat.) 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA. www.kidsignments. com

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GARAGE SALES

Lots of furniture! 300 pieces Pfaltzgraff China set, glassware, super nice Baldwin organ with speaker, assorted tools, household, refrigerator and antiques! Home still for sale. Everything left over goes to the auction!

Details 770-294-7564.

ALL MUST GO! LAWRENCEVILLE GARAGE SALE 1721 WINNERS CIRCLE 02/20/16 8:00AM - 12:00pm Lawn Equipment, Furniture, books, video games, pictures, sports memorabilia

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 2005 Auto, Sliding Doors, Stow ‘N Go Seats, Dual Air, Extra Clean. $4395, Firm. 770-616-7399

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 If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

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CHRYSLER PACIFICA, 2006. Touring. One elderly owner. Loaded, like new, 3rd seat.

Garage kept. 108k mi. $5995. 770-616-7399

Furniture For Sale Curio cabinet, ent. ctr., oak desk, dining room table & 8 chairs, antique bed oak. Call for an appt. 770-995-1266.

Great Car Fax with extensive records. British racing green. The paint is like new with super tan leather and trim.

This car is as nice as you can find. This Jag is fabulous, rare, fast appreciating and drives great. Only $11,900.

Call 770-882-4605

FORD EDGE LIMITED, 2008 Cashmere, Stk#FBC28888A $13,999 800-PREOWNED

FORD F-150, 1988 One owner.

Excellent condition.

115k miles.

770-786-4229 or 404-625-6293

JAGUAR XJ6, 1997 VANDEN PLAS SEDAN. 82K One owner miles. This car is the best you will ever find. It looks and drives like new. Gold with tan leather that is close to perfect. Inlaid picnic tables etc. are perfect.

You will never find another this good. Sold for over $64,000 new.

It is fabulous and only $5950.

Call 770-873-2627

DEADLINE

Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm Thursday 3 pm Friday 3 pm

DISPLAY ADS PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE Friday 3 pm Monday 3 pm Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm

Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

classifieds

To place a Classified ad please call

770-962-7355

770-962-SELL

to speak with a Sales Rep. or you can place an ad online at www.gwinnettdailypost.com

Gorgeous red with tan leather. Highest score possible on auto check.

Babied, gorgeous and appreciating rapidly in price. Hagerty old car value guide and NADA value $23,000$65,000. Drives super and selling far under other low miles 560s at only $16,900.

Call 770-899-5856

Your Dealership Should Be Easy To Find!

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TOYOTA CAMRY WANTED $1000 AVAILABLE. Call 678-414-3796.

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HAYES LAWRENCEVILLE

1 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 719 Pike St, Lawrenceville 770-963-5251 www.hayeschrysler.com

770.962.7355 MISCELLANEOUS

GWINNETT PLACE MALL

TUCKER

ATLANTA

GAINESVILLE Hwy

ALPHARETTA

ROSWELL

Find Something for Everybunny in the

WN'S BRO E G BRID

I-85N, Exit 105 or I-85S, Exit 107.

Follow the signs to Boggs Road.

1

PERIMETER MALL

$85 full truck load delivered. Camping firewood avail.

Call 770-560-3604.

DINING ROOM SUITE, 6 chair, $400; Lots of misc. household furniture, call for pricing & details. 706-318-6794, Conyers area.

JAGUAR XJS, 1995.

79,300 MILES. TWO OWNER GA CONVERTIBLE.

DODGE RAM, 2004 2500 HD 4x4, 18k mi. single cab, vinyl int.

Long bed tow package, work truck. $11,000 OBO. 770-490-3265

FIREWOOD

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

PUBLICATION DAY

MERCEDES 560 SL, 1987.

60,400 MILES, TWO OWNER SOUTHERN CAR.

APPLIANCES

CONYERS, 30094

BLOW-OUT SALE FULL HOUSE! Thurs., Fri. & Sat 2/18 - 2/20, 9am -6pm.

5286 Hickory Walk Terrace.

VEHICLES

LINERS

Dr. Buford

2 Communities!

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds!

______________________________

If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT children $125.00. Includes name change and property settlement agreement.

SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888733-7165, 24/7

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GWINNETT DUPLEXES

Kids Consignment Sale!

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

NOTICES

HEWATT RD

391 Conyers Road Loganville, GA 30052 1 Acre Commercial Investment Opportunity In The Heart of Loganville, GA A Stones Throw From Publix Shopping Center $228,500 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

HUGE!

GWINNETT

VEHICLES

2

NASH CHEVROLET 630 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville 770-963-9266 www.nashchevy.com

RICK HENDRICK

3 CHEVROLET OF BUFORD 4490 South Lee St., Buford, GA 30518 888-804-2957 www.hendrickbuford.com

RICK HENDRICK

4 CHEVROLET OF DULUTH 3277 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096 888-475-8808 www.hendrickatlanta.com

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CONYERS, GA 30094

LAWRENCEVILLE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NEWTON, COVINGTON: 2 Crypts, Garden B, Tier C, Side by Side128 & 129, Lawn Wood Memorial Park, Memory Chapel Mausoleum. $6200. 770-786-7595

ALPHARETTA, GA FOR LEASE 1000 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE. Off Hwy 9.

Available Feb. 1st.

(678)624-0202

GARAGE SALES

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