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Education key in State of the State speech Gwinnett schools cited as model for Georgia

By Curt Yeomans

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Gov. Nathan Deal made education reform a key part of his State of the State address on Wednesday while holding up Gwinnett County Public

Schools as a model of how that reform could work.

Deal has been a reformminded governor in recent years, tackling major changes to juvenile and criminal justice. He is now turning his attention to wide-reaching reforms in education as part of his

district is already embracrequires ing several of his Educaaccounttion Reform Commission’s ability,” legislative agenda for the recommendations.

Deal said. next couple of sessions.

“Under the leader“SuperAmong the changes are an ship of Alvin Wilbanks, intendent overhaul of the education system superintendent and Wilbanks, funding formula and salary CEO, Gwinnett County is thank you Nathan Deal and merit pay increases for embracing innovation and for being teachers. is developing a teacher a pioneer The governor then compensation model that and doing what some are pointed to Gwinnett Coun- rewards effectiveness, calling ‘impossible.’ ty schools and said the promotes flexibility and “Your example, and that

of other great superintendents, administrators and teachers throughout our state working together, will be invaluable in removing the fear associated with change.”

The governor spent nearly half of his speech talking about education, while announcing that he

See DEAL, Page 7A

Sugar Hill homicide victim ID’d

By Joshua Sharpe joshua.sharpe@gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County police on Wednesday identified the woman found slain in her Sugar Hill home a day earlier as Linda Karen Higgins, 53.

“Her body was released to the medical examiner so an autopsy can be performed,” Cpl. Michele Pihera, spokeswoman for the police department, said in a news release. “The cause of death has not yet been determined.”

No suspects had been identified by the afternoon Wednesday, Pihera said.

A family member told police he found the body around 1 p.m. Tuesday while checking on her after going a few days without hearing from the woman.

The victim’s disabled husband, six years older than his wife, was inside a bathroom at the home at 1072 Anthony Drive when crews arrived, according to a report released Wednesday.

The woman’s body was reportedly in living room.

See DEATH, Page 7A Anne Piscarchuk serves broccoli on Wednesday in the cafeteria at Jordan Middle School. (Staff Photos: Keith Farner)

What’s cookin’

Feedback helps GCPS roll out new lunch menus

By Keith Farner

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LAWRENCEVILLE — Changes made this school year to lunch menus in schools across Gwinnett have been welcomed with open arms.

“They finally added mozzarella sticks,” said Cendarius Walker, a sixth-grader at Jordan Middle School.

Added sixth-grader Laci Holbrook, “It’s realistic with what you would eat at home.”

Throughout the fall, Gwinnett County Public Schools took feedback from focus groups of students to revamp its menus and move from a four-week cycle to three weeks. Several predictable student favorites survived the change, like chicken nuggets, chicken sandwiches, pizza, tacos, sub sandwiches and chef salads, which now appear more often.

Pasta was among the most notable items that was cut back on, though it’s still offered. The district continues to serve local fruits and vegetables, and does not offer fried or trans fat items.

The district shifted the menus by level starting with elementary, then high school and then

On Tuesday, more than a dozen law enforcement personnel were on the scene of the Sugar Hill home where a woman was found dead Tuesday. (Staff Photo: Joshua Sharpe)

GSMST to change math requirements, charter status

By Keith Farner keith.farner@gwinnettdailypost.com

Sixth-grade students at Jordan Middle School eat lunch on Wednesday.

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middle school toward the end of last calendar year.

The district also shifted from putting the menus on its website to hosting them on a

mobile application, Nutrislice.

The app updates each week for what foods are available, and school districts that use it across the country can add photos, descriptions, nutritional details, allergens and ingredients. The app description in Apple’s App Store says, “Now you don’t

have to wonder whether that beef sandwich they’re serving this week is the same mystery meat you had for school lunch 20 years ago.” The app is also available for Android devices.

Some of the menus are See LUNCH, Page 7A

Say goodbye to the charter school status for the Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology. Starting with the 2016-17 school year, GSMST will be reclassified as a special school.

Gwinnett County Public Schools spokeswoman Sloan Roach also confirmed on Wednesday that algebra will be required for ninth-graders entering high school next school year. She said officials looked at nine years worth of data and determined that the most successful students have entered with algebra in their math background. Recent information meetings at the school and middle school counselors have communicated the changes to eighth-graders and their families.

Roach cited recent changes to charter

See GSMST, Page 7A

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Congressmen weigh in on Obama’s final State of the Union Address President Barack Obama gave his final State of the Union Address on Tuesday, and it was either a good speech or a disappointment depending on which one of Gwinnett County’s congressmen you ask.

The three congressmen were split along party line as to how the president did during the speech.

The lone Democrat among Gwinnett’s three representatives in Congress, Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., praised it as a “positive, upbeat speech.”

Hank He went Johnson on to call Obama’s tenure as president a “historic run over the last seven years” after the address wrapped up.

“From helping turn around an economy amidst worst economic crisis since the Great Depression to finally making universal, affordable health care a reality for all represents remarkable progress,” Johnson said in a statement. “Ending two wars and forging the deal to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon all while reestablishing diplomatic relations with Cuba is what progress looks like in foreign policy.”

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Curt Yeomans Meanwhile, Reps. Rob Woodall and Jody Hice, both R-Ga., panned the address. The Republican congressmen summarized the speech as offering nothing new for the nation.

“We didn’t hear anything different than what we have Rob Woodall come to expect from the president, and sadly I don’t expect we’ll see much different from the president in his last year either,” Woodall said in a statement. “More than words, America needs leadership that restores national confidence and empowers individuals to pursue their dreams as they see fit.”

In his own statement, Hice added, “I am thankful that he has discharged this duty for the last time.

Despite the announcement that this speech would be unconventional, the president offered the

nation more of the same — platitudes devoid of substance and the Jody Hice same empty rhetoric that he has presented for the last seven years.”

Isakson wants to block IRS from rehiring fired workers U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson announced on Tuesday that he is pursuing legislation that will stop the nation’s taxcollecting agency from rehiring employees that it previously fired for poor performance and bad conduct.

Isakson is a consponsor on the Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016.

His office said the legislation is a response to a recent report that accused Johnny the InterIsakson nal Revenue Service of frequently rehiring employees it had previously fired, including one whose personnel file was allegedly marked “Do Not Rehire.”

“The lack of accountability at federal agencies is destroying Americans’ trust in their government,” Isakson

GWINNETT GAB Gwinnett sets Citizen’s Police Academy dates

The contest winner will receive the placement of their logo on all promotional material, which includes T-shirts, flyers, posters, the The Gwinnett County said in a statement. “As website and more, along chairman of the Veterans’ Police Department has with $250. The second-place announced that its 31st Affairs Committee, I finisher also will receive Citizen’s Police Academy have been working to strengthen accountability will be held from Feb. 16 to $100, and the third-place finisher will receive $50 all April 14. measures for VA The Police Academy aims awarded by the Gwinnett employees.

Parks Foundation. to develop and create well“Similarly, I strongly The 2016 Art on the informed citizens who are support this measure to looking to learn more about Chattahoochee Festival will hold errant employees the police department. Top- be Apr. 16 from 9 a.m. to at the IRS appropriately 5 p.m. and includes works ics that attendees will learn accountable and help by local artists, live music include crime prevention, restore Americans’ trust performances, live artist communications, crimiin the IRS.” demonstrations, food trucks, nal investigations, crime Upcoming • The 7th District GOP scene investigations, gangs, a Budding Artist Kids’ Zone firearms, K-9, S.W.A.T, use and more. is expected to hold a The Art on the ChattaRepublican Debate watch of force, traffic enforcement hoochee will take place at party tonight at The Turk- and more.

Those interested in joining Simpsonwood Park, which is ish Kitchen, 2720 Mall of located at 4511 Jones Bridge Georgia Blvd., in Buford. this program can obtain apCircle in Peachtree Corners. plications from the AcadThe gathering begins at For more information, visit emy’s Alumni Association 8:30 p.m. website at gwinnettcpa.com. gwinnettparks.com.

• The Gwinnett WomThe applications must en’s Group will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tues- be submitted to a volunteer Suwanee Gateway coordinator by Tuesday for day at O’Charley’s, 830 Half Marathon in the 31st Citizen’s Police Lawrenceville Suwanee Town Center Academy. If an application Road in Lawrenceville. is received after Jan. 19, Attendees will discuss Georgia Fitness and those prospective students current events and polithe city of Suwanee are tics during the gathering. will be considered for CPA presenting the second an• Gwinnett 4 Cruz will sessions at later dates. nual Suwanee Gateway Half Applications can be subhold a Lawrenceville and mitted by emailing policev- Marathon on Jan. 30.

Suwanee team meet-up The half marathon kicks olunteers@gwinnettcounty. at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 at off at 7:30 a.m., and the race com, faxing the application Olde Towne Tavern, 835 route begins at the Suwanee to 770-513-5531 or mailLawrenceville Suwanee City Hall and covers a mixing the application to P.O. Road in Lawrenceville.

Supporters of Republican Box 602 Lawrenceville, GA ture of hilly and flat terrain as runners travel throughout 30046.

Presidential candidate Suwanee and end at the The Gwinnett County Ted Cruz will be able Police Department is located Suwanee Town Center Park to network and get yard after the 13.1-mile trek. at 770 Hi Hope Road in signs, T-shirts and camThis Peachtree Road Lawrenceville. Police paign literature during Race-certified event provides Academy classes will not the event. the opportunity for runners be held from April 4-8. For Political Notebook to prepare for marathons, more information, contact appears in the Thursday stay active and maintain a CitizenPoliceAcademy@ and Sunday editions of healthy amount of physical the Gwinnett Daily Post. gwinnettcounty.com. activity.

All runners will receive Chattahoochee finishers’ medals and longlogo design sleeved shirts, and the top finishers will split a $1,000 contest opens prize. Registration is $75, Gwinnett County Parks and runners can visit active. behavior, according to an and Recreation invites artists com for registration. of all ages to enter the Art The Suwanee Town announcement from the on the Chattahoochee logo Center Park is located at police department. design contest.

330 Town Center Ave. in Anyone interested in Designers are encouraged Suwanee. For more informataking the class can call tion, visit runsuwanee.com.

678-277-0850 or visit the to create a graphic design that could be featured on Gwinnett Gab appears on Gwinnett County Parks the logo for the fifth annual Thursdays and Sunday ediand Recreation catalog Art on the Chattahoochee tions of the Gwinnett Daily website, https://secure.

Festival. Artists should sub- Post. To submit an item to rec1.com/GA/gwinnettcounty-parks-recreation/ mit their works by 5 p.m. on Gwinnett Gab, email gab@ Wednesday. gwinnettdailypost.com. catalog.

Gwinnett police offering free P.R.I.D.E. driving course for teen learners, parents

By Curt Yeomans

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Gwinnett County police are offering parents and teenage children several opportunities this spring to learn what it takes to successfully get through a mandatory 40-hour

supervised practice driving period.

The police department announced it will offer free Parents Reducing Injuries and Driving Error — or P.R.I.D.E. — driving classes at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, Feb. 25, March 22 and April 21. The classes will be offered at Bogan

Park Community Center, 2723 N. Bogan Road in Buford.

The two-hour classes teach parents and teen drivers “what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required

by Georgia law” by focusing on a driver’s attitude, knowledge and

Wall Street sees budding opportunity in cannabis Monument planned for site to cannabis to ease their symptoms.

IBISWorld, a market reNEW YORK — Wall search firm, projects sales of Street investors are deciding marijuana for medical use it’s time to just say yes to to increase to $13.4 billion marijuana as legalization of in 2020 from $3.6 billion in cannabis in more U.S. states 2015. That has caught Wall has them smelling moneyStreet’s interest. making opportunities.

“This industry, which Hundreds of East Coast has a DNA and a culture of investors, dressed in busiDeadheads and pot heads, ness suits and ties, gathered is actually undergoing an in New York on Wednesday industrial revolution and it’s to learn more about the can- not just state legalization,” nabis industry, a business Viridian Chief Executive rooted in tie-dye hippie Scott Greiper said. “It’s days and currently centered the type of people who are on the West Coast. coming into the industry.”

The investment informaMany of those people are tion conference organized leaving Fortune 500 compaby cannabis analysts nies, including former ConViridian Capital Advisors dé Nast Publications Group focused on pot markets and President Mitchell Fox who took place just days after had no background in the New York opened its first cannabis business. medical marijuana dispenThe newcomers are saries. With the opening, important to the industry’s the state joins 22 others growth not only because in giving cancer and other they bring cash. They seriously ill patients access also offer big-company

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operating and governance experience, which can be especially useful in emerging markets like marijuana, Greiper said.

Investor interest in cannabis has grown since 2012 when Colorado and Washington legalized the recreational use of marijuana. They are now joined

by Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia.

Business owners who presented at the New York conference included those in security, real estate and biotechnology.

In general prospective investors wanted to keep a low profile. Greiper said they fell into three main groups: the investment offices of wealthy families, funds dedicated to cannabis and high-net-worth individual investors.

Troy Dayton, chief executive officer of ArcView Group, which links investors to cannabis businesses,

agreed more people with Wall Street backgrounds are looking to invest in cannabis. They generally have more money to invest than early backers of the industry.

New York’s legalization of medical marijuana is expected to build interest even though it has limited profit potential, he said.

“It certainly legitimizes cannabis in the financial capital of the world and that will get investors interested in the market most of all,” Dayton said.

The number of publicly traded cannabis stocks is growing, and an increasing number of the companies are becoming profitable, a trend Dayton said is likely to continue.

Still, as long as cannabis is illegal at the federal level, the industry will mostly attract advocates of the decriminalization of marijuana, rather than those strictly seeking financial gain.

“We’re still a movement, and not solely an industry,” he said.

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of Salem witch hangings

By Ted Siefer

“We’re a very progressive community,” she said.

“We say in 1692, we turned SALEM, Mass. — The against each other; we now city of Salem, Mass., plans turn to each other.”

Plans for the site are in to erect a monument near their preliminary stages, the site where historians and Driscoll stressed that have recently determined the city would keep any that 19 suspected witches memorial modest and in were hanged more than 300 years, commemorating keeping with its location in a residential area. an event that has come to The darker aspects of define the city.

Salem’s history are a major A team of academics draw for tourists to this said earlier this week they seaside city, with a historic had concluded that the 19 people condemned to death downtown that features the Salem Witch Museum in the Salem witch trials were executed near a place and a Salem Witch Trials Memorial, as well as occult known as Proctor’s Ledge.

The finding was the culmi- shops alongside upscale nation of a five-year project boutiques.

The site of the hangings that involved an extensive had long been presumed review of historical docuto be in the area of Galments and the use of radar lows Hill Park, just west of and computer-imaging downtown. Proctor’s Ledge technology.

Today, Proctor’s Ledge is is about a quarter mile outside the park. an unassuming place overEmerson Baker, the looking a drug-store parking Salem State University prolot. It is rocky, overgrown fessor that led the research with spindly trees and littered with liquor bottles and team, said it relied on the findings of an early 20th trash. century town historian and Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll said on Wednesday the witness accounts of the that it was important for the hangings. The researchers also used ground-penetratcity to mark the site of the ing radar and aerial photoghangings. “I would say the witch trials were a very no- raphy.

Baker said the team did torious part of our history, a not uncover any archeologivery dark part,” she said. cal evidence of the hangEven so, Driscoll said, ings. It was highly unlikely the episode served as a turning point in the nation’s that any bodies were buried at the site because of the history, marking a transition toward a more fair and shallow soil. He said the justice society. That is espe- victims were likely hung from tree branches rather cially true of Salem today, than gallows. she said.

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Gardening in Gwinnett

Tim Daly

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 • 3A

Keeping insect pests out of your home Many people are having issues with troublesome insect pests invading their homes. The cold weather drives these pests indoors to seek warmth, food and water.

Ants, roaches, spiders, silverfish and others are making your home their home. Although no silver

bullet exists, several techniques can be utilized to reduce their presence and help keep your residence a bug-free zone.

Conduct a thorough examination of the outside of your home and the surrounding ground. Remove any piles of leaves, bricks, rocks or firewood

logs that are next to the foundation. They attract insects and increase the likelihood of them entering your home. If any trees or shrub branches are close to the home, cut back the branches so they are 12 to 18 inches from the foundation and pull any pine straw or other

mulch away the same distance. Remove any vines that are growing on the sides of the house.

Thoroughly examine the outside walls and the foundation of your home to see if any holes or cracks exist. Also, check for spaces around where pipes and wires enter the

structure. Seal these gaps since they provide an entry point for pests. Make sure when your doors and windows are shut, they form a tight seal. If a gap exists under the door, install a door sweep. Repair any holes or cracks in windows and replace broken screens. Have any vents or chimneys examined to make sure they are not serving as entry points for pests.

Inside the house, make sure all food material is either refrigerated or stored in tightly sealed containers. Trash cans, both inside and outside, should close tightly when not in use. Thoroughly vacuum your home periodically to reduce potential food sources. If you have piles of newspapers, magazines and other similar material, dispose of them since they can harbor pests, particularly silverfish. Any pipes or faucets that are leaking should be repaired.

Standing water or moist areas can attract insects in addition to creating the perfect environment for mold.

If you decide to use pesticides, make sure you apply only those that are labeled for use indoors. Thoroughly follow all label instructions and safety precautions.

Pesticides should be used in combination with other control measures. If you have a more serious insect problem, consider using a pest control company. To find one, refer to the website of the Georgia Pest Control Association at http://gpca.org.

The use of multiple tactics to control insect pests in your home is employing the concept of integrated pest management. Instead of relying on only one measure, such as applying pesticides, using IPM will provide several techniques to reduce the potential for unwanted visitors from taking up residence inside your house.

Termites are particularly troubling insect pests. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, from noon to 1 p.m., Gwinnett County Extension will offer a class on controlling termites and what homeowners need to know. It will be held in the second-floor conference room of the Gwinnett County Government Annex Building located at 750 South Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. There is no charge but register by Jan. 22 by contacting the Gwinnett County Extension office.

Also, remember the 2016 Annual Gwinnett County Extension Plant Sale offers several plants, including blueberries, apples, figs, native azaleas and other plants at affordable prices. To download an order form, go to the Extension website at http://www.caes. uga.edu/extension/gwinnett/ and click on ‘News and Events’ to download the order form or call the Gwinnett County Extension office for one to be mailed to you.

Timothy Daly is an Agricultural and Natural Resource Extension Agent with Gwinnett County Extension. He can be contacted at 678-3774010 or tdaly@uga.edu.

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4A • THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 To Your Good Health

Keith Roach

Red yeast rice seems promising DEAR DR. ROACH: I read the letter from the man who took niacin to lower his cholesterol, which resulted in diabetes. I am not sure if you are aware that red yeast rice, which I have been taking, is supposed to reduce cholesterol. To my knowledge, it has no side effects.

You might mention this to people as a way of reducing cholesterol. They can buy it over the counter.

— J.D. ANSWER: Red yeast rice is a fermented rice product that has been used in China to promote “blood circulation.” One well-done but short study from UCLA showed that red yeast rice does indeed lower cholesterol with very few side effects.

However, there are several issues that must be considered before recommending the product.

The first is that a chemical analysis of red yeast rice shows that it contains monacolin K, the very same active ingredient in lovastatin, one of the statin drugs. Although there are other compounds in red yeast rice as well, many experts think its primary effectiveness is through the same enzyme that the statins work on, which would imply that red yeast rice has risks similar to all the bad side effects of statins, including increased blood sugar and muscle aches.

Secondly, there have been no long-term safety studies of red yeast rice that would confirm or deny that implication.

The last is the same issue I bring up with any supplement: Most supplements are not standardized or independently tested, and contents may vary dramatically. Because of the 100fold potential variability in effectiveness, potential for toxicity and lack of longterm safety studies, I can’t recommend red yeast rice for general use.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been diagnosed with midstage prostate cancer. I understand that sugars feed cancer, but what about sugar alcohols?

— D.P. ANSWER: Cancers are very good at using whatever energy supply they can get, including sugar. However, even if you eat no sugar at all, your body will make sugar, which is necessary for your brain. There is no way to change your diet so effectively that it can prevent a cancer, of any type, from using sugar to grow.

However, excess sugar isn’t good for anyone, especially someone fighting off cancer, and particularly so in someone being treated with radiation, chemotherapy or recovering from surgery. So, most cancer experts recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in refined grains and simple sugars. The natural sugars found in fruits will not adversely affect your cancer treatment.

You asked also about sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols, like xylitol and sorbitol, are poorly absorbed sweeteners. They almost certainly are less harmful than plain sugar, but many people can be very sensitive to their laxative effects. While they will not cause problems with your cancer treatment, foods that have these products are generally less nutritious than the diet above.

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CANCER (June 21-July DEAR AMY: When I that whoever else was in of his dog and the mess.

22) — Don’t fear doAsk Amy was in high school, many He did begrudgingly clean the house would just take ing things differently. A years ago, I dated “Jack.” the mess — which was the care of it, then this is the change will do you good He is a few years older inevitable result. worst imaginable thing and spark new ideas than me. Apparently Jack You have no dog in this I’ve ever seen — but now that can help you make (and his family) thought fight. Stay out of it. If you he’s angry with her and that he and I would marry. and your fiance don’t want personal and professional his brother is angry with I had no such plans, and this woman to attend your gains. Home improvehim for fighting with his when I went away to colwedding, then you should ment projects are favored. girlfriend. lege I met my husband of make sure she is not his The part that bugs me LEO (July 23-Aug. 25 years. Friends said that brother’s “plus-one.” If she 22) — You’ll mesmerize is she just brought a new Amy Dickinson Jack had wanted to crash puppy into the same house. is one of two girlfriends those you encounter with the wedding.

I was tempted to go let her the brother is juggling, your lively attitude and inAfter my husband then she isn’t considered you have with him triggers puppy out of her kennel novative ideas. Good fordied, Jack contacted me. his committed domestic an over-the-top reaction, to roam the house for the tune will come your way I answered him because partner and you are not which sounds (from your night and make a mess to through the connections decades had passed and he reporting) faintly threatobligated to include her. prove a point, but I know you make. Romance is was married. At one point DEAR AMY: I was ening, it sounds best for that’s petty.

I invited Jack, his wife genuinely shocked by your encouraged. everyone for you to keep We are getting married VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. and two mutual friends to advice to “Wondering,” your distance and thus not in six months, and my fi22) — Explore new spend a week with me. At whose cruel ex-girlfriend’s pursue a friendship. Even ance does not want to see places in order to disthat point it was obvious family put out a fundraisasking him to stop would this girl at the wedding cover interesting opporthat I was in a very coming call to help pay for the open a dialogue you might (if his brother chooses to tunities, but first take care mitted relationship with not want to have. bring this one), which will ex’s funeral. Wondering the man who would be my DEAR AMY: My fiance cause added strain between hadn’t had any contact with of your responsibilities at home before somesecond husband. Only later and his brother live in the him and his brother. I don’t this person for 35 years! did I learn that Jack would same house. My fiance and think my fiance should Where’s the obligation? one complains. A clear have left his marriage if I — Shocked conscience will enhance one of his brother’s girlapologize. I support him, would have given him any friends (he’s juggling two DEAR SHOCKED: but where do we go from your performance. hint that I was interested, There is no obligation. girlfriends at the moment) here? Should we talk to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. which I wasn’t.

I urged “Wondering” to got into a fight. them about it, let it be, or 23) — Getting together When I announced my explore his desire for This girlfriend let my wait for an apology that with people who underimpending marriage, I got fiance’s dog into the house won’t come? revenge, suggesting that stand you and can help a 10-page, rambling letter while he was gone and — Poopy Fight living (and living well) is you see a personal situfrom Jack about how I had didn’t put the dog back DEAR FIGHT: My first the best revenge of all. ation clearly will help to betrayed his love to me.

You can contact Amy into her kennel, leaving observation is that your fiease your mind. Put your By that time I had bonded the dog to roam the house ance should be responsible Dickinson via email: needs first. with his wife, and I didn’t all night. This dog suffers askamy@tribpub.com. for his own dog. Where SCORPIO (Oct. 24want to lose a friendship. from severe anxiety and was he overnight when this You can also follow her Nov. 22) — Don’t be Now I am wondering on Twitter @askingamy or poops when left alone, but happened? too trusting of someone If he left specific instruc- “like” her on Facebook. whether I should cut it finds comfort in her kenshowering you with comtions with his brother’s off. I feel as if I’m being Amy Dickinson’s memoir, nel. The girlfriend knows pliments. Ulterior motives girlfriend and she agreed “stalked” via email.

“The Mighty Queens of this. She then refused to to follow them and didn’t, Freeville: A Mother, a lie behind kind gestures.

— Want to Keep Friendship clean up after the dog. then she should be held DEAR WANT: “Jack” Daughter and the Town My fiance told her to Focus inward and on the responsible for what hapsounds a little unhinged that Raised Them” (Hytake responsibility for her changes that will en— at least when it comes perion), is available in actions; she apologized but pened. If he left the dog hance your life. to you. If every encounter bookstores. told him to come take care overnight and assumed SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Problems will develop if you travel or get into an emotional scuffle with someone equally as passionate about winning arguments as you are. Back down and spare yourself grief.

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WORLD Iran frees U.S. sailors swiftly as diplomacy smoothes waters DUBAI— Iran freed 10 U.S. sailors on Wednesday, a day after detaining them aboard two U.S. Navy patrol boats in the Gulf, bringing a swift end to an incident that had rattled nerves shortly before the expected implementation of a landmark nuclear accord.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had released the sailors after determining they had entered Iranian territorial waters by mistake. IRGC Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said earlier that the boats had strayed due to a broken navigation system.

The quick resolution contrasted with previous cases in which British servicemen were held by Iran for considerably longer, in one case almost two weeks.

Iran expects the U.N. nuclear watchdog to confirm on Friday that it has curtailed its nuclear program, paving the way for the unfreezing of billions of dollars of Iranian assets and an end to bans that have crippled oil exports.

Scientist argues for UK license to ‘edit’ embryos LONDON — A scientist set out her argument on Wednesday for being given a British license to conduct controversial experiments that would alter the DNA of human embryos.

Critics of the proposed research say it is effectively genetically modifying human embryos and represents a “slippery slope” toward a future of designer babies.

But speaking before a meeting of Britain’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, Kathy Niakan said the work could help improve infertility treatments and could ultimately provide “a deeper understanding of the earliest stages of human life.”

“The only way we can understand human biology at this early stage is by further studying human embryos directly,” she told reporters in London.

world&nation Trump looms over State of Union

By James Oliphant Reuters

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was not in the room during U.S. President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union speech, but the Republican presidential front-runner was a looming presence nonetheless.

Both Obama’s speech on Tuesday and, for that matter, the Republican response

by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, took pains to rebuke Trump, the real estate billionaire whose red-hot rhetoric has endeared him to some and dismayed others in the campaign for the Nov. 8 presidential election.

Obama and Haley, although from different parties, offered a defense of establishment politics, a plea for optimism and a quest for common ground.

Obama seemed to refer specifically to Trump’s call for a temporary ban on Muslim immigration after a deadly shooting attack last month in San Bernardino, Calif., by a couple authorities said had been radicalized.

“We need to reject any politics that targets people because of race or religion.

This isn’t a matter of political correctness,” Obama said.

Trump has mounted much of his insurgent candidacy on the notion of America losing ground, economically and in terms of global influence.

Obama rejected that idea.

NATION Record $1.5B jackpot fuels Powerball mania

NEW YORK — Dreams of quitting an uninspiring job, helping the needy and traveling the world opened American wallets on Wednesday for a chance to win the biggest-ever $1.5 billion Powerball lottery jackpot.

The frenzy to buy tickets was expected to push the largest-ever U.S. lottery prize even higher by the time the six winning numbers were picked at the drawing at 10:59 p.m.

Wednesday. It is the world’s largest potential prize for a single winner.

The jackpot is worth U.N. envoy says nearly $930 million if a Syria peace talks winner chooses an immestill on for Jan. 25 diate cash payout instead of annual payments over GENEVA — The United 29 years, according to the Nations Special Envoy for Multi-State Lottery AssociaSyria said after meeting tion. Powerball is played in representatives of the United 44 states, Washington, D.C., States, Russia and other and two U.S. territories. major powers on WednesIf no one holds the winday that Syria peace talks ning numbers, the jackpot were still planned to start in will be rolled over for Geneva on Jan. 25.

Saturday’s drawing, pushing Staffan de Mistura told the annuitized prize to an reporters they had discussed estimated $2 billion. access to the governmentbesieged town of Madaya, Atlantic City where the first aid deliveries fights proposed were made on Monday to starving civilians after three state takeover months.

“This meeting was essenATLANTIC CITY, tial in order to move forward N.J. — Elected officials in on the Geneva talks,” he said. Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Assistant U.S. Secretary distressed seaside gambling of State Anne Patterson said hub, denounced a proposed she had a “good conversastate takeover of the city’s tion” with Russian Deputy operations on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Gennady saying similar moves to Gatilov and officials from seize control of school Britain, China and France. districts in Camden and — From wire reports Newark have failed.

PEOPLE Judge leaning toward sealing some evidence in Cosby sex suit

WORCESTER, Mass. — A U.S. judge on Wednesday brokered a compromise on whether to release evidence in a defamation suit brought against comedian Bill Cosby by seven women who accuse him of sexual assault.

Cosby’s attorneys wanted to seal all evidence in the case for at least 14 days. This would likely include depositions by Cosby and his wife, Camille, on topics covering sexual matters.

U.S. Magistrate Judge David Hennessy rejected their U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump makes a campaign stop at the bid. Instead, he said he was University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Tuesday. President Barack Obama inclined to give each side up and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley criticized Trump’s campaign message during and to seven days to make the after Tuesday’s State of the Union address. (Reuters/Mark Kauzlarich) case for whether individual pieces of testimony should be sealed.

“It’s easier to be cynical,” “Some people think that just irresponsible talk,” she Tamara Green sued Cosby Obama said, “to accept that you have to be the loudest said. in December 2014, accusing change isn’t possible, and voice in the room to make a Trump responded shortly him of lying when he pubpolitics is hopeless, and to difference,” she said. “That is afterward by telling Fox licly denied having sexually believe that our voices and just not true. Often, the best News that Haley has been assaulted her, and six other actions don’t matter.” thing we can do is turn down “very weak on illegal immiwomen have since joined in Soon after Obama conclud- the volume. When the sound gration” for a long time. the lawsuit. ed his remarks in the chamber is quieter, you can actually Paul Sracic, chairman of of the House of Representahear what someone else is the politics department at tives, Trump tweeted: “The saying. And that can make a Youngstown State University, Convict featured State of the Union speech world of difference.” said Trump was dominating in Netflix series was one of the most boring, Like Obama, Haley did “our political discourse in a files motion to be rambling and nonsubstantive I not mention Trump by name way that no one would have have heard in a long time.” during her address but she predicted even a year ago.” let out on bond While consistently criticized him in an interview “Donald Trump must be A convicted killer in Wiscriticizing Obama’s record, on NBC’s “Today Show” on smiling tonight,” he said, Haley, the daughter of Indian Wednesday while calling on pointing out that the candidate consin whose legal troubles immigrants and a potential the Republican Party to be managed to make himself the were dramatized in the television documentary “Making Republican vice presidential more inclusive. target of not just the State of a Murderer” filed motions in choice, also seemed to indict “Mr. Trump has definitely the Union address, but also the state’s appeals court askTrump’s message. contributed to what I think is the Republican response. ing to be released on bond, saying he was denied his first-in-a-decade tightening right to a fair trial. cycle.

Steven Avery and his The rout in China’s stock nephew, Brendan Dassey, market, weak oil prices and are serving life sentences in other factors are “furtherthe 2005 killing of freelance ing the concern that global photographer Teresa Halbach, who was found outside growth has slowed signifiAvery’s home in Manitowoc cantly,” Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren said on County, Wisconsin.

“Making a Murderer,” a Wednesday.

Rosengren, who votes on 10-episode documentary on the Netflix streaming service, the Fed’s rate-setting comquestioned the handling of mittee this year, also said a second hike will face a strict the case and the motivation of Manitowoc County law test as the Fed looks for enforcement officials. The tangible evidence that U.S. growth will be “at or above documentary has prompted A handwritten sign is shown taped on an electronic potential” and inflation is public outrage and calls for Powerball sign in San Diego Wednesday. The jackpot in moving back up toward the Avery’s exoneration. the Powerball lottery, already the largest-ever payout in Fed’s 2 percent target.

North American history, continued to climb, hitting an estimated $1.5 billion. (Reuters/Mike Blake)

“Everything the state of New Jersey operates turns to crap,” said Atlantic County Freeholder Ernest Coursey, who represents the area.

Coursey, city council members and Mayor Don Guardian met with reporters to condemn the Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act proposed by New Jersey Senate Democrats.

Atlantic City’s tax base lost about 70 percent of its value, dropping to a projected $6 billion this year from $20.5 billion in 2010, as casino properties were hit hard by increased competition in neighboring states.

The proposed bill would allow the state to run city government for 15 years, liquidate public assets and dissolve departments, according to a draft of the legislation expected to be introduced later on Wednesday.

continue with Volkswagen aimed at reaching an agreement on a fix for nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles that emit up to 40 times legally allowable limits.

Nearly four months after the emissions scandal broke, there is no timetable for winning approval of a fix — or for starting to repair vehicles or lifting the government’s ban on the sale of 2016 VW diesel models.

VW CEO Matthias Mueller met with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy for an hour at the agency’s headquarters Wednesday. It was the highest level meeting between U.S. and VW officials since the scandal became public in September.

“We will continue to work toward a solution,” an EPA spokeswoman said.

Capital One analyst liable in insider trading

PHILADELPHIA — A former Capital One Financial Corp. analyst was found liable on Wednesday on civil charges that he engaged in insider trading by using nonpublic sales data from the credit card issuer to buy and sell stocks.

A federal jury in Philadelphia agreed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that information used by the Capital One ex-employee, Nan Huang, to trade in shares of consumer retail companies ahead of sales and earnings reports was “material.”

The data gave Huang, who earned nearly $1.5 million from the trades, a “significant advantage” over the investing public, SEC China may slow lawyers said.

U.S., Volkswagen interest rate rises The verdict marked a victory for the SEC, which has still looking for BOSTON — Headwinds recently suffered a series of from China and the world’s trial losses in insider trading emissions fix commodity markets may cases, most notably the 2013 WASHINGTON — U.S. once again be upending the verdict clearing billionaire environmental officials said U.S. Federal Reserve’s plans Mark Cuban. on Wednesday that talks will less than a month into its — From wire reports

‘Friends’ cast to reunite on NBC

LOS ANGELES — Your favorite “Friends” will reunite one more time on NBC this February, network president Bob Greenblatt announced during his executive session at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif. on Wednesday morning.

All six members of the “Friends” cast — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer — will return for a two-hour special dedicated to the career of veteran comedy director James Burrows, which will air Feb. 21 at 9 p.m. on NBC. Burrows directed 15 episodes of the iconic sitcom, including “The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break,” which launched one of the show’s most memorable quotes.

Greenblatt admitted that the details were still being ironed out for the cast reunion. “I’m hoping all six will be in same room at same time,” he said, but cautioned, “I’m not sure we can logistically can pull it off.”

— From wire reports

Cheesy puns abound on ‘Big Block of Cheese Day’

By Gina Cherelus Reuters

The White House attracted pungent waggery on Wednesday after using the arcane theme of a big block of cheese to lure people into a post-State of the Union online conversation with administration officials.

The social media event was inspired by President Andrew Jackson’s 1837 open house

MUST READ featuring a 1,400-pound block of cheese, with a meta allusion to fictional White House chief of staff, Leo McGarry, who told his staffers about the cheese draw in an early episode of “The West Wing” TV series.

Following President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, the

administration invited Cabinet officials, members of Congress and Senior White House officials to answer questions submitted by the public on social media such as Twitter and Facebook, with the hashtag #BigBlockOfCheeseDay. It was the third year the White House has staged the event and it was among the top trending hashtags on Twitter on Wednesday as people asked questions on topics ranging from climate

change to the economy.

Others jumped in to deliver a gouda deal of cheese puns.

Margarey Gach (@mgachby) tweeted: “Seeing the White House accounts inundated w/ cheesy puns is really grate. They feta keep this up all day #BigBlockOfCheeseDay.” “#BigBlockofCheeseDay you cheddar believe it,” wrote Darren Bown (Dazzb84).

“Pure bliss with a slice of swiss

#BigBlockOfCheeseDay,” tweeted Carol Layne (@keddle01).

Chuck Badger (@CharlesBadger) tweeted: “I think you have to be a “West Wing” fan to truly appreciate the glory that is #BigBlockOfCheeseDay today.”

Big Block of Cheese Day was intended as a nod both to President Jackson and “The West Wing,” and to make the administration more accessible, the White House said in its blog.

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Liberals only want their amendments

In recent years, a small but growing number of people have advocated a convention of states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The reaction to the proposal has been hostile, out of all proportion to either the originality or the danger of such a convention.

The political left has been especially vehement in its denunciations of what they call “messing with the Constitution.” A recent proposal by Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas to hold a Constitutional Convention of states has been Thomas denounced by the Sowell Texas branch of the American Civil Liberties Union and nationally by an editorial in the liberal USA Today.

The irony in all this is that no one has messed with the Constitution more or longer than the political left over the past hundred years.

This began with progressives like Woodrow Wilson, who openly declared the Constitution an impediment to the kinds of “reforms” the progressive movement wanted and urged judges to “interpret” the Constitution in such a way as to loosen its limits on federal power.

It has long been a complaint of the left that the process of amending the Constitution is too hard, so they have depended on federal judges — especially Supreme Court Justices — to amend the Constitution, de facto and piecemeal, in a leftward direction.

This judicial amendment process has been going on now for generations so that today government officials at the local, state or national level can often seize private property in disregard of the Fifth Amendment’s protections.

For nearly 40 years, the Supreme Court has been evading the 14th Amendment’s provision of “equal protection” of the law for all, in order to let government-imposed group preferences and quotas continue, under the name of “affirmative action.”

Equal rights under the law have been made to vanish by saying the magic word “diversity,” whose sweeping benefits are simply assumed and proclaimed endlessly, rather than demonstrated.

The judicial pretense of merely “interpreting” the Constitution is just part of the dishonesty in this process. The underlying claim that it is almost impossible to amend the Constitution was belied during the very years when the Progressive movement was getting underway in the early 20th century.

The Constitution was amended four times in eight years! Over the years since it was adopted, the Constitution has been amended more than two dozen times. Why, then, is the proposal to call a convention of states to propose — just propose — amendments to the Constitution considered such a radical and dangerous departure?

Legally, it is no departure at all. The Constitution itself lists a convention of states among the ways that amendments can be officially proposed. It has not yet been done, but these proposals will have to be put to a vote of the states, three-fourths of whom will have to agree before any amendment can become law.

Is it better to have the Constitution amended de facto by a 5-4 vote of the Supreme Court? By the unilateral actions of a president? By administrative rulings by anonymous bureaucrats in federal agencies, to whom federal judges “defer?”

The idea that a convention of states could run amok and rewrite the Constitution overlooks the fact that it would take the votes of two-thirds of the states just to convene a convention, then three-fourths of the states to actually pass an amendment.

Far from proposing radical departures from the Constitution, most of Governor Abbott’s proposed amendments would restore Constitutional protections that have been surreptitiously eroded by unelected federal judges and by unelected bureaucrats in administrative agencies, who create a major part of “the law of the land” with the help of “deference” from federal judges.

Why are “We the People” to be kept out of all this, through our elected representatives, when these are the very words with which the Constitution of the United States begins?

Despite the left’s portrayal of themselves as champions of the people, they consistently try to move decisions out of the hands of the general public and into the hands of officials insulated from the voters, such as unelected federal judges and anonymous bureaucrats with iron-clad job protection.

No wonder they don’t want to have a convention that would restore a Constitution which begins with “We the People.”

Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. His website is www.tsowell.com.

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Bush’s campaign: Not dead yet WASHINGTON — Reports of Jeb Bush’s political death may be greatly exaggerated.

Not only is Bush essentially locked in a statistical tie for second place in New Hampshire, depending on which poll you prefer, but he’s enjoying the benefits of being largely ignored by the media.

The milieu of lowered expectations can sometimes be a gift — and so it is proving for Bush. While Americans, but especially the media, have been riveted by Barnum & Bailey’s last elephant act featuring Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, Bush has been quietly meeting with small groups in town halls in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

“It’s amazing, you can do a town-hall meeting and there could be 25 questions,” Bush said Monday in a telephone interview. “Sometimes there’s a process question, but 20 out of 25 are about, ‘what are you going to do about Social Security, student loans, how do we take out ISIS?’ “This alternative universe of the political ecosystem is not necessarily what people care about.”

Alas, he admits, comprehensive plans on things that matter “don’t resonate in the age of insult.”

“The solutions are there … but you’re not going to do a wonk-a-thon in 90 seconds. I try to purge all of that from my

Clinton’s weaknesses, he’s loaded for bear when it comes to Trump’s presumed business acumen. If the question to Bush begins with something like, You’ve said Trump isn’t a serious candidate …, “I’m going to go after him,” says Bush. “The problem is there’s Kathleen too much low-hanging fruit.”

Parker Bush plans to highlight Trump’s multiple bankrupthead before debates.” cies, his company’s massive What Bush means is that layoffs, and people “getting he’s had to adapt his wonky stiffed,” including a widow, ways to the debates, which he Vera Coking, whose house concedes are more important Trump attempted to replace in than ever. To this end, he has the mid-1990s with a parking been mastering the “power lot, invariably described as a of three,” he says. Instead “limousine parking lot,” for of answering questions in one of his Atlantic City casiparagraphs, which comes more nos, using eminent domain via naturally to someone who has New Jersey’s Casino Reinvestactual plans — as opposed ment Development Authority. to one-liners and superlatives “This is anathema to consersignifying nothing — Bush vatives,” Bush said, referring to now delivers bullets. conservative opposition to use “Benghazi, Russia reset, of eminent domain for private Iran deal.” development. Even though But I’m jumping ahead.

Coking defeated Trump in a Before a general election lawsuit, the Supreme Court in against presumptive nominee 2005 upheld the government’s Hillary Clinton, a heretofore right to seize private property unlikely scenario for Bush, for private development, a rulthere are the primary contests ing that 80 percent of Ameriand yet more debates. The next cans disapproved of. one for Republicans is ThursBush and other conservaday on Fox Business News. tives have long hoped this This round seems a natural episode might prove damagshowcase for uber-businessing to Trump, especially in man Trump, but Bush differs New Hampshire where similar with this assumption. cases have been in the foreDepending upon how ques- front recently. But television ads in Iowa from the anti-tax tions are framed, and despite group Club for Growth about his preference to focus on

Trump’s support for “massive new power to take private property and give it to corporations” don’t seem to have hurt him thus far. And the latest polls show Trump surging in New Hampshire.

It seems that nothing Trump does or says can dislodge him from first place. Yet, Bush would say. There’s still time to win — or lose — but Bush highlights his campaign’s better-than-anybody’s ground game, his very recent doubling of staff in New Hampshire, a proven record of governance, and policies put in place while he was governor of Florida that remain in place, a rarity.

Mary Ann Lindley, former editorial page editor of the Tallahassee Democrat during Bush’s governorship and a county commissioner since 2012, used to refer to his administration’s motto as, “We hate government and we’re here to run it.” Although not a fan of Bush’s at the time, she now views him as “a brain surgeon (ha) compared to [current Gov.] Rick Scott.

And compared to the other Republicans, I’d have to say he’s got the intellectual heft I’d appreciate in a president. Not that the voters in general like that sort of thing.”

As for Bush’s path to victory? “One path,” he said, “is surviving.”

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

Mixed emotions on Chipotle’s fall from grace CHICAGO — I try to lead a positive, good-karma life.

But despite my best efforts, I’m ashamed to admit that I’m enjoying Chipotle Mexican Grill’s fall from grace just a tiny little bit.

I actively work to not rub my hands maniacally, chuckling evil-villain style, when reading about its pending lawsuits and recent 45 percent stock devaluation. And, all levity aside, there’s nothing even remotely funny about the misfortunes of the people who have fallen sick from salmonella, E. coli and norovirus outbreaks after eating at the chain.

But still I feel a smidgen of guilt-addled glee to see the corporation get its pretentious, “healthy” fast-food brand tarnished.

It’s not as though I can complain about the food — in all honesty, I’ve never eaten it because I’ve never had any real reason to. I live in a place where there is no shortage of authentic Mexican-American small-business owners offering delicious handmade tacos, burritos, guacamole and more at very affordable prices.

I admit this makes me a sort of reverse food snob.

It’s an ugly admission on my part, but once, years ago, I walked into a downtown Chicago Chipotle and did not like what I saw: mobs of af-

Esther Cepeda fluent, hipster-type individuals mispronouncing the Nahuatl word for a hot red chile as “Chuh-pole-tay,” all excited about ordering their “burrito bowls” (not exactly an authentic Mexican dish) with pricey side orders of “guac.”

“Guac” — which my ears hear as the nausea-inducing “gwock” — is what “guacamole” seems to have become after Chipotle popularized it such that people could no longer be bothered to utter the whole word.

Last July when The New York Times published an illadvised recipe for guacamole that included green peas, it infuriated purist foodies, the president of the United States, and Mexicans who don’t wish for any weird add-ins to our delicious family recipes. I secretly blamed Chipotle for making guacamole the kind of ubiquitous food trend that an East Coast newspaper felt entitled to tinker with.

But while I can’t complain

about taste or the quality of the food, Chipotle has managed to grind my gears in various ways.

In 2011, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement started cracking down on businesses for violating immigration laws, Chipotle was forced to fire 450 illegal-immigrant employees. Some workers claimed they’d been open with restaurant managers about their immigration status while others complained of poor treatment due to lack of documents. Not cool at all.

In 2014, Chipotle decided to print short stories by noted writers on its cups and bags for their “Cultivating Thought” campaign and couldn’t come up with a single Latino writer to include.

Such was the outrage from Hispanics that Chipotle managed to find three Latino writers when they reprised the campaign in 2015. The chain was subsequently noted for this “outreach” on an industry list of top restaurants that are successfully engaging Hispanics.

Lastly, there’s the health halo.

I’m not too fancy to stop at Taco Bell during a long car trip on an interstate highway in the middle of nowhere. But, without question, it’s junk food — as authentically Mexican as Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, just

as good for you, and no one pretends otherwise.

But Chipotle’s “Food With Integrity” promise, its registered trademark for “Responsibly Raised Meat or Organic Tofu” and its plan for transforming its flour tortillas into a whole-wheat affair (my late grandmother would be appalled) likely make people think Chipotle is “healthy.”

Fresh ingredients notwithstanding, a chicken burrito will set you back at least 1,000 calories before you even get to the chips and “guac.” Two words: obesity epidemic.

Still, I do feel bad about being a Chipotle hater. It can be argued that its popularization of the cuisine of a minority that is actively detested or feared by a certain segment of the U.S. population is, ultimately, a net positive. The chain’s cultural appropriations and mass-marketed mispronunciations are a small annoyance I can live with, and the better angels of my nature wish Chipotle well.

With Chipotle locations in some of the richest ZIP codes in America, you have to wonder: How scary, really, can the so-called invasion of Mexicans and their culture be? We’re talking 1,900 brick-and-mortar indications that the melting pot is working.

Esther Cepeda’s email address is estherjcepeda@ washpost.com.

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Deal debate be conducted in good faith and that your recommendations be based on facts and not rhetoric.”

Money to cover the raises will be distributed to school district through their education funding allocations, and Deal said it will be the district’s ultimate decision on whether to issue the raises.

Deal also announced he will use executive action to create a Teacher’s Advisory Committee. He explained that it will be similar to the Governor’s Education Advisory Board that has advised him on education issues for the last five years.

The governor is also calling on school systems to review tests they make students take and keep only the exams that are deemed necessary to enhance educational achievement.

“The education of Georgia’s children is too important to be held hos-

tage to a status quo that may feel comfortable to certain adults but is a disservice to our students,” Deal said. “The method whereby we educate our children must be as modern and adaptive to the changes in the world as our cell phones, our computers, our televisions and our automobiles.”

The governor outlined other goals for this year in his speech as well. They include: • Adding industrial maintenance to the list of Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grants that pay for 100 percent of a technical college student’s tuition.

• $58.3 million in the fiscal year 2017 budget to cover the Move On When Ready program.

• Legislation to implement additional recommendations from the Criminal Justice Reform Commission.

• A 3 percent pay raise for state employees.

tion or informational meetings scheduled in the near future.

The Gwinnett Online Campus will host three informational meetings at 6:30 p.m. in the GOC Auditorium. The meetings are scheduled for Jan. 26, Feb. 11 and Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Registration for fulltime students will be held throughout February.

The Maxwell High School of Technology phase one registration for the 2016–17 school year is available online from Feb. 1 to March 14. A lottery will be held March 16 to place students in a program or on a waiting list. Phase II registration will re-open March 17. Information visits will be held at GCPS high schools throughout the

month of February.

Open enrollment at New Life Academy of Excellence: Re-enrollment for current students concluded in December. Open enrollment ends on Friday.

Online registration opens Feb. 1 at Grayson High Technical Education Program. Spring Open House is set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 4. Information visits will be held at GCPS high schools throughout the month of February.

Students will know their acceptance status by spring break.

North Metro Academy of Performing Arts open enrollment is scheduled through Feb. 5. Current students will learn about re-enrollment deadlines from the school.

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choice in middle school and high school. Middle schoolers with braces, and talkative elementary students spinning in their chairs, find slices easier to eat, Petraglia said. Elementary students love carrot sticks, but not in packaging, so Petraglia said they learned to serve them in bulk.

“So we really focused our research on what are

they selecting and consuming,” she said.

Lunch participation has slowly risen to about 70 percent across the district, a slight rebound from being in the 60 percent range soon after federal guidelines were ushered in with the Obama Administration.

Participation previously was about 80 percent, Hallford said.

•From Page 1A plans to increase K-12 funding by $416 million in fiscal year 2017. Deal unveiled the reform commission’s recommendations in December, and they are expected to be a major issue in the legislature in the governor’s final years.

A major part of the governor’s proposed reforms is the overhaul of the state’s funding formula for school systems to replace the Quality Based Education formula that has been in place for 30 years.

Deal is proposing a more student-based formula that takes into account the characteristics of a student population to determine how much money each district will get.

“For the first time, poverty will be one of those characteristics to be considered,” Deal said.

“They also recommend that school systems have the flexibility to utilize the talents of their teachers

Gov. Nathan Deal waves to legislators as he enters the Georgia House of Representatives chambers on Wednesday to deliver his State of the State address.

(Photo Courtesy of the Georgia House of Representatives)

in expanded ways and be able to reward them accordingly.”

Although some of the reforms will require changes to state law, the governor is tackling some of the reforms through the state budget. He is adding $300 million for K-12

regardless of the course students took in eighth grade, school law, and flexibility “to ensure success in our through the Investing in mathematics curriculum.”

Educational Excellence Registration is open partnership contract, or IE2, through Jan. 29. The made the charter school remaining information sesstatus no longer necessary. sion for rising ninth-graders The school will continue and their families will be to partner with colleges, held at 7 p.m. on Thursday universities, business and at the school. industry.

The Lawrenceville Attrition was also conschool routinely appears at sidered, and one factor was or near the top in national students who were not as rankings, especially among prepared in math. The exGeorgia schools. pectations and course work In April, it remained on are at such a level that the top of a ranking by The school puts on a boot camp Washington Post’s list of to help ease the transition. “most challenging” high On the school’s website, schools across the country. students are encouraged GSMST was named the top to get math support over school in Georgia on the the summer to prepare for list, 19th in the South and accelerated algebra, a rec26th in the country out of ommendation that comes 2,300 schools. Two years

specific to certain age groups, or not served to others. The crust in stuffed crust pizza, for example, was regularly avoided by elementary school students, said Karen Hallford, Gwinnett’s registered dietitian.

“They could care less if there’s cheese in the crust

will include funding to implement my recommendations and those of the Education Reform Commission,” Deal said. “This will provide ample time to vet the full report. It is important that we get this right. It is also important that in the meantime, the

GSMST

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education to help cover a 3 percent raise for teachers for example. On the pre-K side, he is including $26.2 million for salary increases for teachers and another $7.9 million to cover a 3 percent merit pay increase.

“My budget next year

or not,” she said. “Yet the older kids were eating up to the crust, turning it sideways and then devouring the stuffed crust. There are definitely some levelspecific items.”

To track what was popular, school district officials conducted consumption studies, also known as “Dumpster diving,” to see which foods were routinely

ago, GSMST was ranked No. 1 in Georgia and No. 17 in the country.

In May, GSMST was ranked No. 4 in the country — and tops in Georgia —

by U.S. News and World Report.

GSMST students also ranked highly for SAT scores. In September, results from the College Board said GSMST’s average composite SAT was 1848. GSMST last year had the highest average composite ACT score in the state, a 28.

Last year, the school had more than 1,100 applicants who hoped their name was selected in a lottery that is annually scheduled in early February.

Gwinnett’s other special schools also have registra-

Lunch tossed. The goal was to

deliver a compliant menu that is also appealing to the students.

“It’s nutritious; however, if they don’t eat it, then we’re not fulfilling our responsibility,” said Chef Rachel Petraglia, the district’s culinary coordinator.

So they changed from whole apples to apple slices, or at least made that a

Death

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Kenneth Akin Kenneth Eugene Akin, age 78 of Tucker, GA passed away January 12, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-9793200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

SUGAR HILL

Dave Berry Rev. Dave Berry, age 51 of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away on January 12, 2016.

Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/ PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9999.

Please sign the online guest book at www.crowellbrothers.com

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Catherine Deibler

Catherine Ann Deibler, age 72, of Clearwater, FL passed away January 5, 2016.

GRAYSON

Royce Duncan Royce B. Duncan, age 61 of Grayson, passed peacefully on January 12, 2016, surrounded by family.

Royce was born June 27, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Jacksonville University, became a CPA, and was a partner in the accounting firm of Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan. He was a former president of the Georgia Society of CPAs. Royce was known for his generous nature, being a friend to all and for being an avid Georgia Tech and Atlanta Braves fan. He was also a man of integrity and strength of character, rooted in a strong faith in Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nell Duncan of Buford. He is survived by wife Nancy Duncan, son and daughterin-law, Corey and Whitney Duncan, daughters and sons-in-law Lindsay and Kevin Snyder and Tracey and Glen Oat, grandchildren David and Sara Duncan, brother Wayne Duncan and nieces Anna a

and Claire Duncan of Seattle and numerous extended family members. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Carmel Christian Church, 6015 Old Stone Mountain Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 with Minister Mike McGuire officiating.

The visitation will be on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Phone: 770-277-4550.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to For the Love of Missions or Emory University Winship Cancer Institute.

Online condolences can be expressed at www. wagesandsons.com

NORCROSS

Truman Grubb Truman Jerry (Xen) Grubb, age 75, of Norcross, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016.

Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/ Tucker Chapel, (770) 5642726.

A phone message left by the Daily Post at the home, which is off Old Suwanee Road, wasn’t immediately returned Wednesday.

Pihera said she had no information Wednesday on why the husband hadn’t called 911.

It wasn’t clear if he was able to make the call.

The police report said he was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center. His non-life-threatening issues appeared to be related to his existing condition and not to the incident that left his wife dead, according to police.

The house, barely in Sugar Hill, is a modest dark brown three-bedroom with wind chimes and bird feeders on the porch. On Tuesday, a Chrysler van and old Ford pickup sat in the driveway.

Neighbors told the Daily Post they’d heard and seen nothing out of the ordinary before authorities descended on the property. A few Anthony Drive residents said they only recalled seeing the couple here and there in passing, but that they seemed nice enough.

For more obituaries, visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

SUGAR HILL

Linda Higgins Linda Karen Hughes Higgins of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away on January 12, 2016. Services and Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Morgan Kyle Dr. Morgan D. Kyle, age 66, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

He served 4 years in the Naval Air Corp. and was a Clinical Psychologist.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Kashon.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Sylvia Heider Kyle; sons, Gregory Morgan Kyle and Mitchell Louis Kyle all of Lawrenceville,; sister, Patricia Slaven and husband Jim of Rockville, IN; sister, Mary Lynn Rardin and husband, Larry of Clinton, IN; brother, Robert Kyle and wife, Pamela of Clinton, IN; brotherin-law, Tony Kashon of Crawfordsville, IN; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on F

Friday, January 15, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 1001 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA with Pastor Bob Mitchell officiating. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Morgan to the Georgia Wildlife Federation at www.gwf. org. Online condolences can be expressed at www. wagesandsons.com.

Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-277-4550

LOGANVILLE

James Petersen James William Petersen age 87 of Loganville, GA passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Judy; son, Gary and Cheryl Petersen of Loganville; daughter, Wendy and Cam Vanryn of Anchorage, AK; grandchildren, Brian (Lauren) Petersen, Cassie Petersen, Amber (Jim) Skokan, and Ashley (Anthony) Cantergiani and great-granddaughter, Miley Cantergiani.

A Funeral Service Honoring the Life of James w

will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 11:30am at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Randy Rainwater officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 PM at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:30am until the time of services in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church 301 S. Oak St. Kendallville, IN 46755.

Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411. .

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Six with Gwinnett ties among 100 influential Georgians

By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Three Gwinnett County politicians, the head of the county’s school system and two of its business leaders are among the most influential people in the state, according to a new list published by Georgia Trend magazine.

The magazine published its annual 100 Most Influential Georgians list in its January issue, which featured Attorney General Sam Olens as the Georgian of the Year.

The list included Georgians from various walks of life, including Gov. Nathan Deal, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, state legislators, U.S. Senators, prominent mayors, university presidents, transportation

John Baumstark

Steve Henson

Dan Kaufman

and health officials, county government leaders, heads of community groups and business leaders.

The people with Gwinnett ties who made this year’s list include Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer, R-Duluth, Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson, D-Tucker, county commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent J. Alvin

Charlotte Nash

Wilbanks, Gwinnett chamber President Dan Kaufman and Norcross-based Suniva Inc. CEO John Baumstark.

Meanwhile, the magazine also listed Gwinnett Chamber Senior Vice-President of Economic Development Nick Masino, Duluth-based NCR Corp. CEO William Nuti and Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District Executive Director Chuck Warbington among its 50 GT Notables.

David Shafer

J. Alvin Wilbanks

The people who made the Most Influential Georgians list are not ranked based on any particular metrics. Instead they are listed in alphabetical order, but the names on the list show the influence Gwinnett County has in Georgia.

The magazine said Shafer and Henson, both members of the Gwinnett County Legislative Delegation, were recognized for the powerful positions they hold in the

Senate, their work on key legislative issues and their community involvement.

Meanwhile, Nash was cited for not only running one of the largest counties in the state, but for also serving as president of the Association of County Commissions of Georgia. At the same time, Wilbanks was recognized for the successes of Gwinnett County schools, including two Broad prizes.

Kaufman was cited for his past role as president of Georgia Gwinnett College as well as his leadership of the chamber and his support for regional initiatives. Baumstark was recognized for his leadership of Suniva, which has “grown to be the largest U.S. manufacturer of solar products,” according to Georgia Trend.

Gwinnett County Auburn home damaged in heavy a.m. fire Public Library launches F S R online music, art classes Barrow County firefightrom

By Katie Morris

and art instructors.

“The price of private music lessons can be a barrier to the arts for many A lot of folks want to families and individuals,” learn to play an instrument Library Executive Direcor paint a work of art, but tor Charles Pace said in it can be difficult to set a news release. “With aside the time for lessons. ArtistWorks, the library is The Gwinnett County making high caliber music Public Library is bringing instruction available to our the lessons to county resi- entire community.” dents through the online Residents have access to instructional tool Artistlessons from beginner to Works for Libraries. advanced, including music ArtistWorks provides instruction for the most users with world-class popular string and band art and music instruction instruments as well as art through self-paced video and voice classes. lessons from accomplished For more information and Grammy Award-winabout ArtistWorks, visit ning music professionals gwinnettpl.org. katie.morris @gwinnettdailypost.com

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ers responded Wednesday morning to a significant blaze at an Auburn home.

The 911 call came in just after 8 a.m. reporting a structure fire in the 1100 block of Bradford Park Drive. “Firefighters responded to this incident and found heavy fire in the home,” department spokesman Lt. Scott Dakin said.

“Fire had already made it through the roof of the home.”

The home is a two-story on a basement, which had flames in the kitchen and garage area.

The house sustained heavy damage. The American Red Cross responded to assist with the two people who were displaced as a result of the fire, Da-

An Auburn home on the 1100 block of Bradford Park Drive was damaged in a Wednesday morning fire.

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kin said.

There was no word on what the cause of the blaze might have been.

In another case, firefighters responded to the

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“Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire conditions in the rear of the

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Fulfilling his call

Former Wesleyan coach Shaheen at home in Dominican Republic

By Tim Morse Special to Gwinnett Daily Post

Brian Krehmeyer thought it was a joke.

Then again, he thought his best friend Mike Shaheen was slightly crazy.

Krehmeyer, an assistant baseball coach at the Wesleyan School under Shaheen, thought his boss couldn’t possibly be serious when Shaheen said he was resigning as the varsity baseball coach to become a full-time missionary in the Dominican Republic.

“He bounced crazy ideas off of me all the time, but I thought there was no way he could possibly be serious,” Krehmeyer recalled.

At the pinnacle of his high school coaching career, after guiding Wesleyan to a trio of consecutive Georgia High School Association state baseball titles, Shaheen was going to step aside and leave behind a powerhouse baseball program he had built.

Shaheen, 36 at the time, was going to work as a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Director in the Dominican Republic. But Krehmeyer and some of Shaheen’s closest colleagues couldn’t believe it.

“He had been flirting with FCA and I thought he might work as a small-group leader or something, but I never figured he’d jump into it with both feet,” Krehmeyer said.

God’s calling Shaheen had taken four mission trips with Wesleyan students, two to the Dominican Republic, then he took a third with his wife, Jodi, and their two kids, Wyman and Grace, whom the Shaheens had adopted in 2008, with FCA in 2010. Shaheen said every time he went, he felt a peace that he said he couldn’t describe. He said he knew at some point he was supposed to be doing missionary work in some capacity there.

On his trips to the Caribbean nation, Shaheen witnessed many young boys who were growing up without fathers. The longtime baseball coach said he could relate.

Much of Shaheen’s childhood spent in the Boston suburbs was spent without a father in a secular culture. He said he wanted to help change that — and he used baseball to do it.

Shaheen said his job with FCA was “raising up a staff” to help spread God’s word and disciple coaches and athletes.

In the Dominican Republic, baseball is life to young boys. Shaheen said on most See SHAHEEN, Page 4B

Mountain View’s Austin Brown and Collins Hill’s Tomari Fox battle during Saturday’s Area 7-AAAAAA dual championship match at Peachtree Ridge. (Photos: Craig Cappy)

Multi-tasker

Juggling wrestling, football no burden for Bears’ Brown

By David Friedlander • david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com

Even in the modern age of sport specialization, multisport high school athletes often find themselves with choices to make.

Mountain View’s Austin Brown is no exception.

Sure, there has never been much overlap in the actual competition schedules throughout his varsity career as a member of the Bears’ football and wrestling teams.

Still, his ability and skill at both sports has often posed several related question. Just how much should he work and train and one sport or the other, and when, and how often?

To the 6-foot, 195-pound senior has a simple answer for his coaches in both sport: Yes. If that answer sounds vague, sarcastic or flippant, Brown has shown he’s very serious about putting in plenty of hard work in at both

sports year-round, which has made him quite valuable to both squads.

“He works on wrestling as much as he can in the offseason, as well as finding a way to do the football (training), too,” Mountain View wrestling coach Jim Gassman said of Brown. “Sometimes, some kids just do wrestling for three months (during) the year after football (season is over). He finds a way in the

spring to do double practices, in the summer do double practices, and he’s done it without complaint. He’s done a good job.”

The results speak for themselves.

On the football field, Brown proved himself so valuable that he didn’t receive many breaks, finishing as the Bears’ second-leading tackler with 69 combined stops to go with two sacks, four tackles for loss and

an interception as a defensive end, while running for 231 yards and four touchdowns on 46 carries as a running back.

On the wrestling mat, he has been one of Mountain View’s most consistent individuals, earning first-team All-County status with a 45-11 mark and a third-place finish in the Class AAAAAA state traditional meet at 182 See BROWN, Page 4B

Familiar faces representing Gwinnett

By David Friedlander

david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Former Wesleyan baseball coach Mike Shaheen speaks during an FCA camp in the Dominican Republic last summer. Shaheen, who last coached at Wesleyan in 2011, stepped away to become the Fellowship of Christian Director in the Dominican Republic. (Special Photo)

For the most part, Gwinnett County’s representatives in the Georgia High School Association’s State Dual Wrestling Championships is pretty much a group of what has become the usual suspects.

Five of the six local teams will be repeat attendees for the meet, which gets under-

WRESTLING STATE DUALS Who: Gwinnett teams include Archer (three-time defending champions), Mountain View, Brookwood and Collins Hill in AAAAAA, Buford in AAAA and Wesleyan in AA Where: Macon Centreplex When: Today through Saturday. Opening rounds begin today at 11:15 a.m.

way with first-round action in Class AAA through AAAAAA today at the Macon Centreplex.

Heading up that group is three-time defending AAAAAA champion Archer, which once again figures to

be the favorite in the state’s largest classification as it begins action today at 2:45 p.m. with a first-round meet against Alcovy.

That they are again the target for the rest of the field is something the Tigers have come to be accustomed to, though the earlier starting time from the usual evening slot is something they will

See DUALS, Page 4B

Region 8 stretch run will be fun one Tuesday night was another wild one in Region 8-AAAAAA boys basketball.

Region leader Shiloh barely escaped with a 5553 win over second-place Berkmar. Grayson, the other team tied for second place, rallied to win in the final seconds over upsetminded South Gwinnett.

Dacula faced a tough battle from Archer in a 7164 win, Central Gwinnett didn’t have an easy time with Parkview in a 61-53 victory and Brookwood defeated 15-2, state-ranked Heritage 96-68 in nonregion play.

Will Hammock Those type of interesting results offer us a glimpse of what the close of the regular season, and more importantly the 8-AAAAAA Tournament, will look like.

The region is loaded with playoff-caliber boys

teams, beginning with deep and talented Shiloh (13-2, 7-0 region).

The Generals, led by Georgia Tech recruit Josh Okogie, are expected to make another deep playoff run after reaching the Class AAAAAA Final Four last season, and they will be battle-tested from their night-to-night battles in 8-AAAAAA. They’ve been tested in their last three games in wins over Grayson, Brookwood and Berkmar. Yet of the top teams in the region, Shiloh is the most prepared for a run at the state title.

Through the halfway

point for most of the region’s teams, Grayson (15-2, 6-2) has joined Berkmar (10-6, 6-2) and Dacula (12-4, 5-2) in the chase behind Shiloh.

Berkmar already has wins over contenders Grayson and Dacula, which has two games left against Shiloh.

Al Durham gives Berkmar a go-to player, while Grayson’s strong lineup includes playmakers like Alphonso Willis and Austin Dukes. Dacula may have Gwinnett’s best player in Kevon Tucker, as well as high-scoring Derek See HOOPS, Page 4B

Berkmar’s Jay Estime (12) shoots against Shiloh’s Thurman Massenburg (21) during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Berkmar High School in Lilburn.

(Photo: Kyle Hess)

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Friday

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6 p.m. — Athens Academy at Providence 6 p.m. — Berkmar at Central 6 p.m. — Duluth at Mountain View 6 p.m. — Flowery Branch at Discovery 6 p.m. — Grayson at Brookwood 6 p.m. — Holy Innocents’ at GAC 6 p.m. — Mill Creek at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — North at Norcross 6 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge at Meadowcreek 6 p.m. — Shiloh at Archer 6 p.m. — South at Parkview 6 p.m. — Towns Co. at Hebron 6 p.m. — Wesleyan and Hapeville Charter at TBA 7 p.m. — Lanier at Winder-Barrow 7 p.m. — North Hall at Buford

SWIMMING AND DIVING

5 p.m. — Duluth, West Forsyth at Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. — Collins Hill and Dacula at Collins Hill 6:30 p.m. — Archer, Discovery, Lanier and Mountain View at Mountain Park 6:30 p.m. — North at Peachtree Ridge at West Gwinnett

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Cooper finds happy home at OSU deep in the NCAA Tournament.

Ohio State lost in the second round of the NCAAs last season, falling 86-84 on a buzzer-beater

by North Carolina.

“I think we’ll do really well in the tournament,” Cooper said. “Last year, we were able to get our feet wet and experience it with a very young team. I don’t think we had anyone on our team that had been to the NCAA Tournament before. … Now being able to get our feet wet last year, it will make us more comfortable when we get to that time.”

By Will Hammock

will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

A college basketball career that wasn’t enjoyable at the start has flipped in a very positive way for former Norcross star Shayla Cooper.

Cooper originally went to Georgetown, where she averaged 16 points and 8.5 rebounds in the only two games she played there. Caught in a rough season that included the resignation of the Hoyas’ head coach Keith Brown, after an investigation into unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language used toward his players, she dealt with an abbreviated freshman season and a search for a new home, which she found quickly at Ohio State.

Now a junior, Cooper and the Buckeyes are enjoying a great season thus far. She is a key player for Ohio State, ranked fifth nationally at 12-3 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten Conference.

“I like it a lot here,” Cooper said. “It hasn’t been snowing, so that’s good. It’s gone well and school-wise, I love it here. … So far, so good this season. I think we have a pretty good record and we had an awesome preseason and non-conference games.

That set us up well to be able to compete in the conference. Every night’s going to be a big game.

Every team in the Big Ten is great. I don’t think there’s a team where we have an easy one. Every time you step on the court against anybody from the Big Ten it’s going to be a great game.”

After her transfer, Cooper became eligible at Ohio State Dec. 22, 2014, which made her sophomore season slightly

TRACK AND FIELD Brookwood’s Houston, Abdullah shine at ETSU Tyler Houston performed well in his first indoor track and field meet for East Tennessee State, shorter, too. But she fared loss to unanimous No. 1 well from the start, averag- Connecticut, she led Ohio while fellow Brookwood grad Bilal Abdullah coning 10.7 points and 7.8 State in scoring (17) and tinued his record-setting rebounds, as well as rank- rebounding (eight).

Kennesaw State career at ing second on the team in “Back in high school, I double-doubles. was more of a back-to-the- ETSU’s season-opening David E. Walker Kickoff The 6-foot-2 forward basket player and I would plays just as big a role this hit the short jumpers, too,” Classic.

Houston, a freshman, season, averaging 12.1 said Cooper, who stays in won his heat in the 60-mepoints (on 50.4 percent touch regularly via calls ter hurdles and finished shooting) and 8.9 rebounds and texts to former Norfifth overall with a time for a team that ranks fourth cross teammate Diamond of 8.64 seconds. He was nationally in scoring at DeShields, who just fina state finalist and Class 86.5 per game. Ohio State ished sitting out a season AAAAAA finalist in the has won eight straight herself after transferring 110 hurdles last season at games and has scored 80 from North Carolina to Brookwood, earning allor more in all eight, includ- Tennessee. “Now I just ing five during that span of look to attack any way the county honors.

Abdullah, a senior, more than 90 points. defense gives me. I’ve been “(Head) Coach (Kevin) working on my shot a lot. I won the long jump with McGuff emphasizes runshoot more often than I did a school-record distance ning and attacking, attack- at Norcross. I still rebound of 25 feet, 8 inches, tied for best in the country this ing and playing very fast,” like I did at Norcross.” indoor season and tied for Cooper said. “We get a lot Cooper made it back to of possessions and with a Georgia over the holidays, second-best in the world.

Gwinnett Grads is a lot of possessions, it gives spending time with family column that runs on Thursyou more times to score both locally and in Birthe ball. And we tend to mingham, Ala., for Christ- days spotlighting achievements of past Gwinnett score it a lot.” mas. The break was nice, Cooper, the Buckeyes’ but she’s eager to continue standouts. Coaches and parents are urged to send leading rebounder in nine an enjoyable season with a program that has lofty suggestions via email to of their 15 games, has goals like winning the will.hammock@gwinbeen steady throughout conference title and going nettdailypost.com. the season. In a lopsided

Norcross grad Shayla Cooper, a junior at Ohio State, is shown in action this season against top-ranked Connecticut. She led the Buckeyes with 17 points and eight rebounds against UConn. (Special photo)

7 p.m. — North Carolina State at Duke FSSO 9 p.m. — Florida Atlantic at Southern Mississippi FSSO

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 all youngsters 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.gwinnettcounty. com/Aquatics or www. springboarddogs.com.

RUNNING

Jan. 30: The sixth annual Norcross Blue Devils Run will be held as a fundraiser for the high school’s cross country and track and field

teams. The event begins at Pinckneyville Middle School in Peachtree Corners with the certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier 5K at 8 a.m., followed by a onemile run fun when the 5K finishes. Doors open at 7 a.m. and registration is $25 in advance, or $30 on race day. For more information and a course map, go to bluedevilsrun.wix.com/bluedevils-run. Sponsorship opportunities also are still available.

WEIGHTLIFTING

Jan. 23-24: No Excuses CrossFit in Suwanee is hosting the USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coaching Course and Certification. The cost is $495 and the course will be instructed by C.J. Stockel.

Go to www.usaw.hangastar.com/EMS_Courses_ Register.aspx to register for the course or contact the event coordinator at info@ noexcusescrossfit.com for more information. The entry level course is open to anyone 17 and older and includes a one-year membership with USAW. The scope and sequence of the course includes the teaching progressions of the snatch, clean and jerk, and all associated movements.

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IN BRIEF

Grayson’s Gallman announces return to Clemson football

After leading Clemson in rushing this season, Grayson grad Wayne Gallman announced he would return to school rather than enter the NFL Draft on Wednesday.

The redshirt sophomore announced his decision on his Twitter page, posting “One more year won’t be so bad… #ALLIN.” Gallman rushed for 1,527 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Tigers this season as they finished as the national runners up to Alabama. He also had 21 catches for 213 yards and a touchdown.

Former NFL player Phillips dead in prison of suspected suicide

LOS ANGELES — Lawrence Phillips, a former NFL player convicted in a domestic violence case and later charged with murdering a cellmate, was found dead in his California prison cell early on Wednesday of a suspected suicide, officials said.

The 40-year-old Phillips’ death came less than five months after he was charged with murder in the April 11, 2015, strangling of his cellmate, a prison spokeswoman said.

The former University of Nebraska star was awaiting trial in that case and faced a possible life sentence if convicted.

Mill Creek’s Bell ties for He was found unresponsive shortly after midnight at second in HJGT event Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, a town about 130 Mill Creek sophomore Emma Bell tied for second at miles north of Los Angeles, and rushed to a hospital the Amelia National Junior Shootout, a Hurricane Junior where he was pronounced dead early on Wednesday, the Golf Tour stop last weekend in Fernandina Beach, Fla. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation The Braselton resident shot two rounds of 85 in the said in a statement. girls 14- to 18-year-old division.

Prison officials said they were treating it as a suspected suicide. Citing privacy rules, corrections spokesJackson named Browns head coach woman Dana Simas declined to say how Phillips might Hue Jackson was hired as head coach of the Cleveland have killed himself.

The former running back, who had been held alone in Browns on Wednesday. a prison cell since the death of his 37-year-old cellmate Jackson, 50, was offensive coordinator of the CincinDamion Soward, was sent to prison in 2008 to serve a nati Bengals the past two seasons and served as head coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2011, when he went 8-8. sentence of more than 31 years, officials said.

He was convicted that year in San Diego County of Jackson backed out of his scheduled interview with inflicting great bodily injury in a domestic violence the New York Giants when Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called him Wednesday morning and offered him incident, corporal injury, false imprisonment and vehicle theft, prison officials said. the job. Jackson was supposed to fly to New York and meet with the Giants on Thursday morning.

Jackson previously talked to the San Francisco 49ers Legendary sportscaster about their vacancy.

Jim Simpson dies at 88 Jackson becomes the Browns’ eighth coach since Legendary sportscaster Jim Simpson, whose career 1999 and sixth since 2008. He replaces Mike Pettine, included the radio call of the first Super Bowl, has died who was fired on Jan. 3 after going 10-22 in his two after a short illness. He was 88. seasons.

Simpson died Wednesday morning in Scottsdale, The hiring of Jackson likely means the end of Johnny Ariz., his family said. Simpson was watching Sunday’s Manziel in Cleveland.

Washington Redskins-Green Bay Packers playoff game According to an ESPN source close to the situation, the topic of Manziel was discussed at length in meetings before being admitted to the hospital over the weekend.

Simpson called six Super Bowls, serving as an NFL between Jackson and Browns ownership. In those display-by-play voice for 15 years. He called the Major cussions, Jackson indicated that he would prefer the orLeague Baseball All-Star game 16 times, the World Seganization move on from Manziel if he were to become ries six times and the Olympics 14 times. He worked all coach, and he was told that would not be a problem. four major championships in both golf and tennis.

Simpson, who was ESPN’s first play-by-play announcKosar says Manziel won’t return calls er, and Dick Vitale called ESPN’s first college basketball Former Cleveland Browns star Bernie Kosar has game together. Simpson also called college football and reached out to troubled second-year quarterback Johnny United States Football League games for ESPN. Manziel multiple times with no success.

Simpson was best known for his work on AFL games “I’m embarrassed to even tell you how many times I for NBC when he was hired by ESPN when the network tried,” Kosar, the popular former Browns quarterback, launched in 1979. He worked 15 years with NBC Sports told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday. “I have tried to from 1964-79. He also worked for ABC, CBS and TNT. call him directly 18 different ways. If he chooses not to On Friday, NFL Network will re-air Super Bowl I talk to me, that’s his choice.

— 49 years to the day after the Green Bay Packers and “I’m not mad at him. But there’s a point where there’s Kansas City Chiefs met — in the first-ever replay of the an element of respect that’s involved.” historic game in a full recreation on television. SimpKosar, 52, said he is concerned that Manziel’s excesson’s NBC Radio call will provide the play-by-play. sive partying could cut short the 23-year-old’s career.

— From staff, wire reports

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Walker eyes unique hat trick Reuters

there and we’re excited to get back.”

Fresh from a tie for 10th Walker recorded his first What: Sony Open at the Hyundai Tournament top-10 finish of the season When: Today-Sunday of Champions on Sunday, in last week’s Hyundai Where: Waialae CounJimmy Walker sets his Tournament of Champitry Club, Honolulu sights on something “cool” ons at the Kapalua Resort Defending champ: at this week’s Sony Open where the par-73 PlantaJimmy Walker in Honolulu, where he will tion Course is the hilliest bid for an unprecedented venue on the PGA Tour first held in 1965, none of third win in a row. with expansive fairways.

American Walker them managed to add a This week, he will have cruised to a tournamentthird. to contend with a very record nine-shot victory at “Oh, it’s cool,” Walker, different challenge on the Waialae Country Club last 36, told reporters while classic par-70 layout at year and is now looking to preparing for Thursday’s Waialae — which is flat, become the first player to opening round on the tight, tight and fringed with palm land a hat trick of titles on tree-lined layout at Waialae trees — but he has never the PGA Tour since Steve on the Hawaiian island of had a problem in making Stricker clinched the 2011 Oahu. “I’m excited. that transition.

John Deere Classic.

“I’ve never experienced “It’s just been a matter Though three players anything like I’ll experiof solid putting and quality apart from Walker (Hubert ence (at Waialae), winning iron play (at Waialae), said Green, Corey Pavin and two in a row and trying to Walker, a five-times winner Ernie Els) have won the make it three. on the PGA Tour.

Sony Open in consecutive “I’ve got a lot of good “I know I’ve driven it years since the event was memories coming from well here the last couple

PGA TOUR

years, and it’s a tough place to drive the golf ball because it’s so narrow and firm.

“I’ve managed to get it in the fairways and hit quality shots and probably played the par-fives pretty well … those are some of the keys, real good putting, too.”

Walker will tee off in Thursday’s opening round of the $5.8 million Sony Open in high-profile company, having been grouped with 2008 winner K.J. Choi of South Korea and reigning British Open champion Zach Johnson.

Also competing at Waialae this week is former world No. 1 Adam Scott of Australia, who is currently ranked 11th, along with seven other members of the top 30.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 • 3B

Hornets hammer Hawks, end skid

By John Delong The Sports Xchange

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Guard Kemba Walker scored 23 points before sitting out the entire fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 10784 blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Walker was 9 of 13 from the field and hit four 3-pointers, breaking out after combining to go 7 of 28 from the field in his previous two games. He also had five assists.

The Hornets (18-20) raced to a 17-2 lead in the first seven minutes and never trailed from there, taking advantage of an Atlanta team that seemed

totally disinterested all night. Charlotte eventually led by as many as 35 points in the second half.

The Hawks (23-16), who had won two straight and nine of their previous 12, were 1 of 11 from the field with six turnovers on their first 15 possessions. They finished at 37 percent from the floor and committed 16 turnovers.

The Hornets also got big production from guard Jeremy Lin and center Cody Zeller. Lin finished with 19 points, Zeller had 19 points and 10 rebounds and guard Nicolas Batum added 10 assists.

Forward Paul Millsap led the Hawks with 20 points. But Al Horford, who had 33 points in a win Saturday at Chicago, finished with just two points.

Spieth signs deal with Coca-Cola Frazier scores 28 The Sports Xchange

Jordan Spieth, who became the face of golf in 2015 by winning the Masters and U.S. Open, has signed a multiyear deal with Coca-Cola.

The 22-year-old world No. 1 will promote CocaCola through appearances in TV commercials, digital and social media campaigns, outdoor advertising and on packaging for products, the company announced Wednesday.

“Coca-Cola has always been associated with iconic sporting events and some of the world’s greatest athletes, so this is an incredibly cool opportunity for me,” Spieth said. “As a brand ambassador, I look forward to growing awareness for the sport of golf globally and engaging with fans in exciting new ways.”

Spieth is fresh off an

president of brand marketing for Coca-Cola North America. “As a company, what we admire most about Jordan is the way he has embraced being a role model. His actions, values and character both on and off the course make him an ideal Coca-Cola brand ambassador.”

With Coca-Cola and AT&T, Spieth now has two of the top 100 companies in the world.

His other endorsements Jordan Spieth reacts after winning the final round of the include a 10-year deal with Tour Championship by Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club Under Armour, which was last season. (Reuters) signed last year, Titleist, eight-stroke victory last won the Tour ChampionRolex and NetJets. He Sunday in the Hyundai ship, his fifth title in 2015, also endorses SuperStroke Tournament of Champion- and the FedEx Cup, which grips. ship in Kapalua, Hawaii. is accompanied by a $10 Golf Digest estimated The win was Spieth’s million bonus. that Spieth made $53 milseventh on the PGA Tour, “There is no question lion on and off the course matching Tiger Woods as Jordan is a generational in 2015, unseating Woods the only players since 1970 talent, even as his proat the top for the first time with that many victories by fessional career is just in the 13 years the publiage 22. getting started,” said Stuart cation has been keeping In September, Spieth Kronauge, senior vice track.

in Bulldogs’ win The Sports Xchange Guards J.J. Frazier and Kenny Gaines had big nights, leading Georgia past Tennessee 81-72 on Wednesday night at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.

Frazier had 28 points, eight rebounds and four assists and Gaines finished with 23 points, including six 3-pointers, to help Georgia overcome a halftime deficit and 20 turnovers.

The Bulldogs made 12 3-pointers to bounce back from a tough loss at Mississippi on Saturday.

After a sloppy first half that saw Georgia turn the ball over 16 times, the Bulldogs used an 18-4

run early in the second half to take control. They hit five 3-pointers in the first eight minutes of the second half, including a deep ball by Gaines that put Georgia (9-5, 2-2 SEC) ahead 52-47 with 12 minutes to play.

Guards Kevin Punter and Detrick Mostella each scored 16 points for Tennessee (8-8, 1-3), which has lost three of four.

Mostella scored 11 points in the first half, including a late 3-pointer that sent the Volunteers into halftime with a 35-28 lead. Tennessee had nine steals in the first half.

Georgia outrebounded Tennessee 38-27 and outscored the Vols 12-0 on second-chance points.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Basketball National Basketball Association

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto................. 24.. 15......615........ -New York.............. 20.. 20.... .500......4.5 Boston................. 19.. 19.... .500......4.5 Brooklyn............... 10.. 28.... .263.... 13.5 Philadelphia........... 4.. 36......100....20.5 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta................ 23.. 16.... .590........ -Miami................... 22.. 16.... .579.........5 Orlando................ 20.. 18.... .526......2.5 Washington.......... 18.. 19.... .486.........4 Charlotte.............. 18.. 20......474......4.5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland............. 27.... 9.... .750........ -Chicago............... 22.. 15.... .595......5.5 Indiana................. 22.. 16.... .579.........6 Detroit.................. 21.. 17.... .553.........7 Milwaukee............ 16.. 25.... .390.... 13.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio......... 34.... 6.... .850........ -Dallas................... 22.. 17.... .564.....11.5 Memphis.............. 21.. 19.... .525....... 13 Houston............... 20.. 19......513.... 13.5 New Orleans.........11.. 26.... .297.... 21.5 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City..... 27.. 12.... .692........ -Utah..................... 17.. 20.... .459.........9 Portland............... 16.. 24.... .400.....11.5 Denver................. 14.. 24.... .368.... 12.5 Minnesota............ 12.. 27.... .308....... 15 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State........ 36.... 2.... .947........ -L.A. Clippers........ 25.. 13.... .658....... 11 Sacramento......... 15.. 22.... .405....20.5 Phoenix................ 13.. 27.... .325.......24 L.A. Lakers............. 9.. 31.... .225.......28 Tuesday’s Games Indiana 116, Phoenix 97 San Antonio 109, Detroit 99 New York 120, Boston 114 Houston 107, Memphis 91 Milwaukee 106, Chicago 101 Oklahoma City 101, Minnesota 96 Cleveland 110, Dallas 107, OT L.A. Lakers 95, New Orleans 91 Wednesday’s Games Charlotte 107, Atlanta 84 Washington 106, Milwaukee 101 New York at Brooklyn, late Indiana at Boston, late Minnesota at Houston, late Dallas at Oklahoma City, late Golden State at Denver, late Utah at Portland, late New Orleans at Sacramento, late Miami at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s Games Toronto vs Orlando, at London, England, 3 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Wedneday’s College Scores EAST Colgate 80, Army 66 Duquesne 81, Saint Louis 71 Georgetown 93, St. John’s 73 Hartford 76, Binghamton 72 Lafayette 65, Holy Cross 52 Maine 95, Massachusetts Lowell 81 Navy 60, Loyola-Maryland 52 Richmond 83, La Salle 61 St. Bonaventure 69, Rhode Island 64 St. Joseph’s 87, George Mason 73 Stony Brook 86, MD Baltimore Cty 74 Syracuse 62, Boston College 40 VCU 88, Fordham 54 SOUTH Clemson 68, Duke 63 Georgia 81, Tennessee 72 Southern Methodist 79, East Carolina 55 Tenn-Martin 96, Tennessee Tech 90 MIDWEST

Bradley 54, Loyola-Chicago 53 Cincinnati 70, Houston 59 Indiana St. 74, Northern Iowa 60 Ohio St. 94, Rutgers 68 Today’s College Schedule EAST Towson (11-6) at Delaware (5-10), 7 p.m.

Drexel (3-12) at Hofstra (11-5), 7 p.m.

James Madison (12-5) at Northeastern (11-6), 7 p.m.

Sacred Heart (2-13) at Central Conn. St. (1-14), 7 p.m.

N.C. Asheville (12-5) at Radford (9-8), 7 p.m.

UAB (13-3) at Old Dominion (9-7), 7 p.m.

Youngstown St. (7-10) at Northern Kentucky (4-10), 7 p.m.

St. Francis (NY) (6-11) at Bryant (6-11), 7 p.m.

Mount St. Mary’s (6-11) at Robert Morris (3-14), 7 p.m.

Fairleigh Dickinson (7-8) at St. Francis (PA) (7-8), 7 p.m.

LIU Brooklyn (7-8) at Wagner (10-5), 7 p.m.

Marist (4-10) at Rider (4-12), 8 p.m.

SOUTH Wofford (6-10) at The Citadel (7-9), 6 p.m.

Western Carolina (7-9) at Chattanooga (14-3), 7 p.m.

NC-Wilmington (10-5) at Elon University (11-6), 7 p.m.

New Jersey Tech (9-8) at Florida Gulf Coast (10-7), 7 p.m.

Kennesaw St. (5-12) at Jacksonville (8-10), 7 p.m.

Lipscomb (4-14) at North Florida (13-6), 7 p.m.

Longwood (5-13) at Campbell (8-8), 7 p.m.

High Point (12-4) at Winthrop (10-6), 7 p.m.

South Carolina Upstate (7-11) at Stetson (6-11), 7 p.m.

Middle Tennessee St. (10-5) at Charlotte (4-11), 7 p.m.

Southern Miss (4-10) at Florida Atlantic (2-14), 7 p.m.

Louisiana Tech (13-3) at Florida International (8-8), 7 p.m.

Presbyterian (7-9) at Coastal Carolina (8-8), 7 p.m.

Furman (9-8) at Mercer (12-4), 7 p.m.

William & Mary (11-4) at Charleston (10-5), 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana-Lafayette (5-8) at Georgia Southern (5-9), 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana-Monroe (6-9) at Georgia St (10-3), 7:30 p.m.

Liberty (5-13) at Charleston Southern (5-11), 7:30 p.m.

East Tennessee St. (10-6) at Samford (10-7), 8 p.m.

Marshall (7-9) at North Texas (7-9), 8 p.m.

Chicago St. (4-14) at Texas Rio Grande Valley (4-13), 8 p.m.

Texas State (7-5) at South Alabama (6-9), 8:05 p.m.

Texas-Arlington (12-2) at Troy (5-10), 8:30 p.m.

Austin Peay (8-10) at Tennessee St. (12-4), 8:30 p.m.

Western Kentucky (9-7) at Rice (5-11), 9 p.m.

Murray St. (8-8) at Belmont (11-6), 9 p.m.

MIDWEST Connecticut (11-4) at Tulsa (10-6), 7 p.m.

Iowa (12-3) at Michigan St (16-1), 7 p.m.

Cleveland St. (5-12) at Wright St. (8-8), 7 p.m.

Oral Roberts (9-9) at Indiana - Purdue (7-12), 7 p.m.

Denver (9-8) at Western Illinois (7-7), 8 p.m.

IUPU - Ft. Wayne (14-4) at South Dakota State (13-4), 8 p.m.

Green Bay (10-6) at Illinois-Chicago (2-12), 8 p.m.

Wis.-Milwaukee (12-5) at Valparaiso (13-3), 8 p.m.

Montana St. (7-9) at North Dakota (7-8), 8:05 p.m.

Appalachian St. (3-12) at Arkansas-Little Rock (14-1), 8:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh (14-1) at Louisville (13-3), 9 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky (11-7) at Eastern Illinois (4-12), 9 p.m.

Morehead St. (8-7) at SIU - Edwardsville (3-13), 9 p.m.

WEST Washington St. (9-6) at Arizona State (10-6), 8 p.m.

Montana (9-6) at Northern Colorado (4-12), 9 p.m.

Brigham Young (12-5) at Gonzaga (13-3), 9 p.m.

UMKC (8-9) at New Mexico St. (9-8), 9 p.m.

Washington (11-4) at Arizona (13-3), 9 p.m.

Southern Utah (3-10) at Eastern Washington (7-8), 9:05 p.m.

Loyola Marymount (7-9) at San Francisco (9-7), 10 p.m.

Pepperdine (10-6) at Santa Clara (6-12), 10 p.m.

Hawaii (13-2) at UC Riverside (9-9), 10 p.m.

Northern Arizona (3-11) at Idaho (10-6), 10 p.m.

UC Santa Barbara (6-8) at Cal Poly SLO (6-8), 10 p.m.

San Diego (5-10) at Portland (8-10), 10 p.m.

Oregon (13-3) at Utah (12-4), 10 p.m.

Idaho State (6-9) at Sacramento State (7-7), 10:05 p.m.

Weber St. (11-5) at Portland St. (6-8), 10:05 p.m.

CSU Northridge (6-10) at UC Davis (5-10), 10:30 p.m.

UC Irvine (13-5) at Long Beach St. (89), 10:30 p.m.

California (12-5) at Stanford (9-6), 11 p.m.

Pacific (4-11) at St. Mary’s (14-2), 11 p.m.

Football NFL Playoffs DIVISIONAL ROUND AFC Saturday Kansas City at New England — 4:35 p.m.

Sunday Pittsburgh at Denver — 4:40 p.m.

NFC Saturday Green Bay at Arizona — 8:15 p.m.

Sunday Seattle at Carolina — 1:05 p.m.

Golf Sony Open Tee Times At Waialae Country Club Honolulu, Hawaii Purse: 5.8 million Yardage: 7,044 Par: 70 Local course times First Round Today Tee No. 1 7 a.m. — Robert Garrigus, Will Wilcox, Tim Wilkinson 7:10 a.m. — John Huh, Dong Hwan Lee, Roberto Castro 7:20 a.m. — Sean O’Hair, Ricky Barnes, Johnson Wagner 7:30 a.m. — Steven Bowditch, Brian Gay, Ryan Palmer 7:40 a.m. — Padraig Harrington, Camilo Villegas, Seung-Yul Noh 7:50 a.m. — Brendon Todd, Fabian Gomez, Troy Merritt 8 a.m. — Brian Harman, Tim Clark, Ben Martin 8:10 a.m. — William McGirt, David Hearn, Jerry Kelly 8:20 a.m. — Chez Reavie, Robert Allenby, Chris Stroud 8:30 a.m. — Jason Gore, Jeff Overton, Gary Woodland 8:40 a.m. — Satoshi Kodaira, Thomas Aiken, Tom Hoge 8:50 a.m. — Bronson Burgoon, Daisuke Kataoka, Si Woo Kim 11:40 a.m. — Meen-whee Kim, Carlos Ortiz, Charlie Beljan 11:50 a.m. — Michael Thompson, Chad Campbell, Ryo Ishikawa Noon — Greg Owen, Brendon de Jonge, Daniel Summerhays

12:10 p.m. — Keegan Bradley, Ben Crane, J.J. Henry 12:20 p.m. — Harris English, Russell Henley, Scott Piercy 12:30 p.m. — Brandt Snedeker, Davis Love III, Kevin Kisner 12:40 p.m. — K.J. Choi, Zach Johnson, Jimmy Walker 12:50 p.m. — Erik Compton, George McNeill, Fred Funk 1 p.m. — Tyrone Van Aswegen, Kyle Reifers, Jon Curran 1:10 p.m. — Sam Saunders, Dawie Van Der Walt, Hao-Tong Li 1:20 p.m. — Parker McLachlin, Luke List, Toshinori Muto 1:30 p.m. — Hiroshi Iwata, Rob Oppenheim, Garrett Okamura Tee No. 10 7 a.m. — Steve Wheatcroft, Shane Bertsch, Blake Adams 7:10 a.m. — Chad Collins, Carl Pettersson, Scott Pinckney 7:20 a.m. — Will MacKenzie, Hudson Swafford, Adam Hadwin 7:30 a.m. — Peter Malnati, Chris Kirk, Vijay Singh 7:40 a.m. — Russell Knox, Luke Donald, Steve Stricker 7:50 a.m. — Danny Lee, Emiliano Grillo, Justin Thomas 8 a.m. — Adam Scott, Graeme McDowell, Matt Kuchar 8:10 a.m. — Zac Blair, Jonas Blixt, Graham DeLaet 8:20 a.m. — Morgan Hoffmann, Boo Weekley, Kyle Stanley 8:30 a.m. — Yusaku Miyazato, Tyler Aldridge, Miguel Carballo 8:40 a.m. — Miguel Tabuena, Brett Stegmaier, Mark Hubbard 8:50 a.m. — Hideto Tanihara, Jamie Lovemark, Shawn Lu 11:40 a.m. — Cameron Smith, Shawn Stefani, Derek Ernst 11:50 a.m. — Daniel Berger, Francesco Molinari, Lucas Glover Noon — Marc Leishman, Pat Perez, Spencer Levin 12:10 p.m. — Rory Sabbatini, Scott Stallings, John Senden 12:20 p.m. — Stewart Cink, James Hahn, David Lingmerth 12:30 p.m. — Jason Dufner, Stuart Appleby, Nick Taylor 12:40 p.m. — Webb Simpson, Kevin Na, Alex Cejka 12:50 p.m. — Jim Herman, Tony Finau, Colt Knost 1 p.m. — Mark Wilson, Charles Howell III, Patton Kizzire 1:10 p.m. — Sung-Hoon Kang, Michael Kim, Byron Meth 1:20 p.m. — Derek Fathauer, HyungSung Kim, Nick Mason 1:30 p.m. — Henrik Norlander, Nick Killpack, Harold Varner III

Hockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida............... 43.. 26..12.....5... 57.118..92 Detroit................ 43.. 22..14.....7... 51.107.112 Montreal............. 43.. 23..17.....3... 49.122.107 Tampa Bay......... 43.. 22..17.....4... 48..111.102 Boston............... 41.. 21..15.....5... 47.124.110 Ottawa............... 43.. 20..17.....6... 46.119.131 Toronto............... 40.. 16..17.....7... 39.104.112 Buffalo................ 43.. 17..22.....4... 38.100.117 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington........ 42.. 32....7.....3... 67.139..90 NY Rangers....... 42.. 23..14.....5... 51.123.110 NY Islanders...... 43.. 23..15.....5... 51.119.109 New Jersey........ 44.. 21..18.....5... 47...99.107 Pittsburgh........... 42.. 20..16.....6... 46...99.103 Carolina............. 44.. 19..18.....7... 45.105.120 Philadelphia....... 40.. 18..15.....7... 43...91.108 Columbus.......... 44.. 15..25.....4... 34..111.144 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas................. 44.. 29.. 11.....4... 62.149.116 Chicago............. 45.. 28..13.....4... 60.129.106 St. Louis............. 46.. 25..14.....7... 57.116.114 Minnesota.......... 43.. 22..13.....8... 52.113.102 Nashville............ 43.. 19..17.....7... 45.109.118

Colorado............ 44.. 21..20.....3... 45.125.127 Winnipeg............ 43.. 19..21.....3... 41.112.125 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles....... 42.. 27..12.....3... 57.112..92 Arizona.............. 42.. 22..16.....4... 48.120.128 San Jose............ 41.. 21..18.....2... 44.118.113 Vancouver.......... 43.. 17..16...10... 44.105.120 Anaheim............ 41.. 17..17.....7... 41...78..99 Calgary.............. 41.. 19..20.....2... 40.109.129 Edmonton.......... 44.. 17..23.....4... 38.108.131

Tuesday’s Games NY Islanders 5, Columbus 2 Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT St. Louis 5, New Jersey 2 Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2 San Jose 4, Winnipeg 1 Chicago 3, Nashville 2 Tampa Bay 4, Colorado 0 Arizona 4, Edmonton 3, OT Wednesday’s Games Columbus at Toronto, late Boston at Philadelphia, late Florida at Calgary, late Ottawa at Anaheim, late Today’s Games NY Rangers at NY Islanders, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Washington, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Carolina at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

New Jersey at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS—Signed 3B Pedro Ciriaco to a minor league contract.

National League MIAMI MARLINS—Designated 1B Tommy Medica for assignment. Signed LHP Wei-Yin Chen to a five-year, $80 million contract. Signed 3B Chris Johnson and RHP Edwin Jackson to a one-year contract.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Outrighted C Josmil Pinto to Colorado Springs (PCL).

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Released C Tony Sanchez. Signed RHP Guido Knudson to a minor league contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Outrighted RHP Taylor Hill and RHP Erik Davis to Syracuse (IL).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS—Assigned C Walter Tavares to Austin (NBADL).

BOSTON CELTICS—Recalled PG Terry Rozier and PF Jordan Mickey from Maine (NBADL).

CHICAGO BULLS—Recalled PF Cristiano Felicio from Canton (NBADL).

COLLEGE BASKETBALL MISSOURI—Announced the program will not play in postseason games this season and vacated all 23 wins from the 2013-14 season as self-imposing sanctions.

SOUTHERN METHODIST—Announced PG Sedrick Barefield has left the program and will transfer to Utah.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS—Signed LB Quayshawn Nealy to the practice squad.

BUFFALO BILLS—Fired defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson.

CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed WR Jarrett Boykin to a reserve/future contract.

CINCINNATI BENGALS—Signed WR Michael Bennett, WR Jake Kumerow, LB Jayson DiManche, G Trey Hopkins, TE Matt Lengel, and WR Greg Little to a reserve/future contract.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Named Hue Jackson head coach.

DENVER BRONCOS—Signed TE Manasseh Garner, P Will Johnson, and T Darrion Weems to a Reserve/Future contract.

HOUSTON TEXANS—Signed G Karim

Barton, C Dalton Freeman, RB Kenny Hilliard, WR Josh Lenz, DB Robert Nelson, DL Dan Pettinato, DE Gerald Rivers, TE Eric Tomlinson, and LB Tony Washington to a reserve/future contract.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed LB Eze Obiora to a Reserve/Future contract.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed DB Keith Lewis to a Reserve/Future contract.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Waived T Jason Fox. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Named Tony Sparano offensive line coach. Signed G David Yankey to a reserve/future contract.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Added WR DeAndre Carter and G Torrian Wilson to the practice squad. Signed S Cedric Thompson and WR J.J. Worton to the practice squad.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Signed LB Jeff Luc to a reserve/future contract.

NEW YORK GIANTS—Signed TE Adrien Robinson to a reserve/future contract.

NEW YORK JETS—Signed WR Chandler Worthy to a Reserve/Future contract. Signed DL Lawrence Okoye to a reserve/future contract.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Named Ken Whisenhunt offensive coordinator.

Signed DB Dexter McCoil to a Reserve/ Future contract. Signed G Craig Watts to a reserve/future contract.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed T Jesse Davis to a reserve/future contract.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed RB Mack Brown, T Takoby Cofield, DB Al Louis-Jean Jr., C Austin Reiter, LB Lynden Trail, and DT Anthony Johnson to a reserve/future contract.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ARKANSAS STATE—Named Buster Faulkner offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

AUBURN—Announced OL Avery Young will enter the NFL draft.

BOSTON COLLEGE—Named Anthony Campanile defensive backs coach.

CLEMSON—Announced DE Shaq Lawson, DE Kevin Dodd, S Jayron Kearse, CB Mackensie Alexander, and S T.J. Green will enter the NFL draft.

GEORGIA—Announced S Johnathan Abram has left the program and will transfer to another school.

IOWA STATE—Named Jim Hofner passing game coordinator.

OREGON STATE—Named Cory Hall cornerbacks coach.

PENN STATE—Announced RB Akeel Lynch has left the program and has decided to transfer to another school.

Named Matt Limegrover offensive line coach.

SYRACUSE—Named Asil Mulbah director of recruiting operations. Named Mike Hart running backs coach. Named Vinson Reynolds defensive line coach.

UCLA—Named Marques Tuiasosopo quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Named Rip Scherer tight ends coach. Promoted running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu to offensive coordinator.

VANDERBILT—Named Cameron Norcross offensive line coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES—Acquired D Kevin Connauton off waivers from Columbus. Assigned LW John Scott to Springfield (AHL).

COLORADO AVALANCHE—Assigned D Brandon Gormley to San Antonio (AHL). Placed D Erik Johnson on IR. Recalled D Chris Bigras and D Nikita Zadorov from San Antonio (AHL).

EDMONTON OILERS—Recalled RW Zach Kassian from Bakersfield (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Placed LW Colin Wilson on IR. SAN JOSE SHARKS—Announced LW Raffi Torres has served his suspension, loaned him to San Jose (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Assigned LW Chris Higgins to Utica (AHL).

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Shaheen

•From Page 1B days a group of 60 or so young baseball players meet with a coach who is called a buscon. The buscon becomes their father figure and often times takes care of their daily needs until they turn 16 and can sign a contract.

“They latch on to the guy and he sort of becomes their dad,” Shaheen said.

“They know he’s their ticket out of there. That coach is the only way they can get a tryout and hopefully get signed. The power and influence of these coaches is tremendous.”

Shaheen and his FCA Dominican staff have become friends with most of the buscones in Boca Chica and San Pedro de Macoris, all for an opportunity to minister to them and their athletes.

Shaheen’s job is clear — pour into the FCA leaders in order that they can make disciples of the most influential men in the Dominican Republic.

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that I have a beautiful home for which I struggled to lead every day. Also, Mike has served as great support in the call that God made me, and that awakened in me the passion and joy of fulfilling the sharing of the gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging me to go further to match the need for others to know God’s plan for their lives.”

Former Wesleyan coach Mike Shaheen and his wife Jodi, daughter Grace and son Wyman. (Special Photo)

life. The move was tough at first, but the Shaheens landed in Boca Chica, not too far from the capital city of Santo Domingo. Boca Chica is considered ground zero for Major League Baseball Latin America academies and for human trafficking.

Former Wesleyan pitcher No easy transition Grayson Garvin, one of Shaheen’s last year at Shaheen’s prized pitchers Wesleyan was in 2011 on the 2008 state chamwhen the Wolves were pionship team, said for eliminated in the second Shaheen to follow God’s round of the Class A play- direction at the height of offs by Darlington. his coaching career was a Before the season began, testament to his character.

Shaheen would wake up “When I was a fresheach morning at 5 a.m., man at Wesleyan, we were study Spanish (the chief not considered one of the language used in the Dobetter teams of Class AA,” minican Republic), coach said Garvin, who went to baseball, then receive Vanderbilt and was a firsttutoring after practice. round selection in the 2011 Shaheen said the transition Major League Draft by may have been harder on Tampa Bay. his wife.

“So if he hadn’t been “She had built a little successful and he decided nest here, so moving was he wanted to do something tough, but she was so obe- else, I would have underdient to God’s call on my stood. But for him to be at life and I am so thankful the height of his coaching for that,” he said. career and to follow the In June 2011, the ShaLord’s calling, that makes heens sold or gave away his story that much more much of what they owned, powerful.” packed a few bags and Garvin benefited from moved, taking little with Shaheen’s mentoring at them to start their new Wesleyan. Last year when

Opening the door Shaheen is passionate about his ministry, his staff and the things he said God has used him to do.

He still misses coaching baseball at Wesleyan but said if he hadn’t obeyed Brent Slade and the Inner City Atlanta FCA pose for a photo. The group has done three God’s calling, it may have mission trips. (Special Photo) never opened the door for Garvin got married, it was Brookstone, Wesleyan that. Then after we played, Krehmeyer, who sucwe’d have a devotion ceeded him and guided the Shaheen that performed and Benedictine are three Wolves to the Class AA ceremony. the wedding ceremony. schools that have done title last year.

“A lot of those guys Shaheen said it was “one missionary work with FCA “Brian being there made gave their testimonies in of the proudest moments in and Shaheen. it easier to leave,” Shaheen Spanish. I remember five my life.”

Last spring, Brooksaid. “With his influence or six guys gave their stone’s Walker Cottrell and attitude, he was a guy Taking notice helped raise funds to bring hearts to the Lord. It was who needed to be coaching awesome.”

Shaheen’s humility bats, gloves and balls to the program.”

Shaheen’s ministry has and drive to minister has the island. Cottrell and And Krehmeyer said caught his peers’ attention. his teammates also helped affected countless lives in Shaheen’s influence helped the United State and the Former Calvary Day coach build a home and minishim as well.

Jonathan Davis spent a tered to the athletes, using Dominican Republic. Da“He gave me something vid De La Cruz, a 29-yearmonth with Shaheen durbaseball as a way to build old FCA staff member, has (coaching-wise) that I ing the summer of 2014. relationships. probably wouldn’t have been working with ShaDavis coached Athletes in “We take too many known otherwise, which heen for three years.

Action, a summer league things for granted in the was grit and toughness, “It is amazing how one baseball team compiled of United States,” he said. probably from his Boston person can influence both college players.

Brookstone infielder upbringing,” Krehmeyer the lives of others even The team traveled to Drew Webb has been on said. “He pushed me and if that person isn’t aware the Dominican Republic multiple trips. Like Shachallenged me to think of of it,” De La Cruz said to minister as well as to heen, he’s grateful to use baseball differently than through a translator. “I compete against some of baseball as an avenue to the way it is usually done never had the right priorithe country’s top players. minister. ties in regards to home and in the South.

Davis, now the head “Baseball is all they “He was somebody to family, nor did I even grow baseball coach at Deerknow over there … it’s brainstorm ideas with. We field-Windsor School in their life,” Webb said. “And up in a family-centered were the same age and we home. My mother died Albany, also got ministered Coach Shaheen has used shared a lot of the same when I was 2 years old to. baseball to reach those things from our faith and “I’m a big Xs and Os kids. I have that same call- and since then, my father spirit and along the roads began living with many guy, but he showed me ing to reach people.” that led us to teaching and women, and it closed my there is so much more in Webb recalled playing coaching. He’s my brother coaching,” Davis said. against a team of Domini- opportunity to know the true meaning of home and and I enjoyed coaching “You see that in him and cans in a friendly game. with him more than anyhis guys. He’s a master at “There were some guys family. thing.”

“But when I met Mike, building relationships.” on that team that were After almost five years It’s common for Shaalready draft material,” he I could see how important family was to him and that removed from coaching heen to invite high school said. “I remember stepat Wesleyan, Krehmeyer aroused my interest and teams from Georgia to ping into the box and this doesn’t think Shaheen is travel to the island during guy was throwing 97 miles desire to create my own family. I thank God today too crazy these days. summer and spring breaks. an hour. I still remember

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St. Hilaire.

Veteran-laden Brookwood (12-5, 4-4), with a 15-point win over Berkmar to its credit, and Central (9-7, 4-4) are right behind.

The Broncos get scoring and contributions from a huge group of players, and Central’s Kevin Stamps is playing really well right now.

Don’t overlook the region’s bottom three teams at this point, either.

Archer, Parkview and South may have just one region win each right now, but all three have shown the ability to play with the upper-echelon teams in 8-AAAAAA. They may even be able to pull an upset in the region tournament and sneak into the state playoffs.

The postseason push in 7-AAAAAA boys and girls, as well as 8-AAAAAA girls, will be fun to watch, too. Probably just not as interesting as the boys competition in 8-AAAAAA, the deepest of Gwinnett’s AAAAAA regions.

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pounds as a junior last season, and posting a 29-3 mark at 195 pounds that includes his second straight Gwinnett County title so far this season.

Considering the amount of work it takes to maintain such a high level of performance in either sport, let alone both, it would be easy to think that Brown’s training schedule could put him in danger of wearing himself down.

That’s not the way he sees it, however.

“It’s really not that tough,” Brown said. “It’s actually worse coming from not doing anything to jumping into a sport, especially wrestling. But coming from football, I was just continuing to work every single day.”

Perhaps the biggest task most wrestlers who are also football players face

REGION STANDINGS 8-AAAAAA boys (with region and overall records) Shiloh 7-0 13-2 Grayson 6-2 15-2 Berkmar 6-2 10-6 Dacula 5-2 12-4 Brookwood 4-4 12-5 Central 4-4 9-7 Parkview 1-7 7-10 Archer 1-7 6-11 South 1-7 5-10

•From Page 1B have to adjust to.

Still, with the squad nearing full strength with the return of starters Logan Smith and Chris Diaz to the lineup from injury, plus the possible return of Quinn Miller at some point during the weekend, to a lineup that already includes strong individuals like brothers Thomas and Daniel Bullard and Vinny Artigues, coach Tom Beuglas is confident about his teams ability to meet whatever challenges confront them.

“Well, last year, we wrestled in the evening instead of the afternoon.

So, the kids are happy to get out of school two days instead of just one,” Beug-

Mountain View’s Austin Brown celebrates his pin induring Saturday’s Area 7-AAAAAA dual championship match at Peachtree Ridge. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

when make the transition from the latter to the former is having to make weight to fit into whatever weight class the coach has planned for him.

That hasn’t been a problem for Brown, who moved up one weight class from 182 to 195 this sea-

son, a fairly natural progression for him that didn’t require any great gaining or losing of weight.

Besides, Brown says the fact that he works year-round conditioning at wrestling has made the transition from football less troublesome each year

of his high school career.

“No, I basically maintain (weight) where I was — like, (from) 190 to 195,” Brown said. “As I get older, it gets easier. This year, it probably took me a week and a half to two weeks to get into wrestling shape. The previous year, it took me a solid month.”

So which sport does Brown like more? And which does he hope to compete in college once he graduates?

The answers to those two questions seem mutually exclusive for the time being.

“It’s tough. I guess I consider myself more of a wrestler that plays football,” Brown said. “Either or, wrestling or football, would be good (in college). I don’t have any offers yet in either sport, unfortunately.”

That could change fairly soon. He is starting

to receive interest from smaller FBS-level college football programs like Georgia Southern and Old Dominion, as well as FCS and Division II programs like Kennesaw State and Valdosta State.

Meanwhile, wrestling programs like Shorter and Life University will likely get a look at Brown as he and the Bears compete in the Class AAAAAA State Dual Meet Championships this weekend at the Macon Centreplex.

In the meantime, his focus remains on trying to better his individual and team’s showings at the state meet to close out his high school career on a high note.

“So far, I’ve seen the progression I’ve wanted to see,” Brown said. “I’m still working toward my state (traditional meet) goal, and I think I’m on track for state.”

a lot of depth and ability to move kids to different spots.”

Among Gwinnett’s smaller classification representatives, Buford, state champs in AAA in 2014 and fourth in AAAA last year, comes into this weekend hoping to grab a trophy for the third straight season when the Wolves being competition against Heritage-Catoosa at 1 p.m.

Meanwhile, Wesleyan represents an outlier among Gwinnett teams in a couple of different ways.

For one thing, the Wolves won’t begin competition in the eightteam bracket in Class AA until Friday, when they face Lovett in an openinground meet at 8 a.m.

In addition, while coach Dennis Stromie is very familiar with state duals, having taken Parkview and West Forsyth there earlier in his career, this weekend represents Wesleyan’s first appearance there since 2011.

And Stromie is hopeful that seniors like Chase Kelly, Haydon Koch, Patrick Ryan and Tanner Moore can help an otherwise young roster stayed poised enough to challenge for a trophy.

“This is what we’ve been preaching to the kids,” Stromie said.

“They’ve put in the time (in the wrestling room), and the kids have responded. We’re excited. It’s time for (Wesleyan) to be back (at state duals).”

Duals las joked. “But I’d rather wrestle once on Thursday and twice on Friday instead of three times on Friday. So, I guess it works out well for us.

“We’re getting Logan Smith back and Chris Diaz back. And Quinn (Miller) just started practicing again, and we may be able to use him … if we need him.”

Among those teams that figure to challenge, and try to dethrone, Archer, are Area 7-AAAAAA champion Mountain View and runner-up Collins Hill, as well as Area 8-AAAAAA runner-up Brookwood and non-Gwinnett challengers such as North Forsyth and Pope.

Like the Tigers, the Bears, who come into this

weekend fresh off their second straight area duals title, will gain a key addition to the lineup with the return of heavyweight K’Maron Patterson, who missed last week’s area duals while taking a football recruiting trip.

And with a lot of flexibility in a lineup that includes seniors Justin George and Austin Brown, coach Jim Gassman likes the spot his team is in heading into the weekend.

“We have a tremendous amount of depth,” said Gassman, whose team opens up against Walton today. “We have 14 seniors, we have one of the top (junior varsity) teams (in Georgia). We won first at JV county. So we have

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NEW LISTING 1432 APALACHEE FALLS RD 3BR/2BA Spacious Ranch With Split Bedroom Plan On 1 Acre Lot. Usda Eligible. $134,900.

Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR SALE

404.886.3587

EXERCISE MACHINE Techrod (similar to BowFlex) $250.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER solid wood 4 dr. $350. 770-787-6618

Established 1989

MONROE, GA 30656

GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE. 2BR/2.5BA, storage, lg. FR, eat-in-kit. Move-in condition. Rent $675/mo. + $1000/ dep. 678-557-0779 or 770-339-2573

ACREAGE!!

1155 Jim Daws Rd Great 37.132 Acre Tract Zoned A-2, With Nice Hardwoods & Pines Perfect For Livestock, Farming, Hunting, Or Build Your Dream Home $242,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE OXFORD, GA 30054

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MONROE, GA 30655 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING 404 E CHURCH STREET DUPLEX WITH 2BR/2BA On 1 Side, 1BR/1BA On The Other Side, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry Hook-Ups, Spacious Family Rooms.

Located In Historical District. $139,900. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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

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BEAUTIFUL LAKE LOT! 405 St. Regis Dr. Beautiful 2.76 Acre Lake Lot In The Prestigious St. Regis Neighborhood In Oxford,Ga. Heavily Wooded With Gorgeous Views Of The Lake $48,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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

CONYERS, GA 30094 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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

COMIC BOOKS WANTED! Father & Son Collectors looking for large/small collections. Cash paid.

Call Justin 770-318-0586 or Randy 770-480-1345

COVINGTON, GA 30016 PEMCO HUD HOME # 105-174716 90 FAIRVIEW CHASE Fantastic find in this well-appointed split foyer w/hardwood floors family room,& formal dining 4BR/3BA $125,000 • INSURED W/ ESCROW • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT REDUCED! 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 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

2 Communities!

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

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved & preserved throughout the world now & forever.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

St. Jude worker of miracles, pray for us.

St. Jude help of the hopeless, pray for us.

VEHICLES

BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE Home COMMUNITY. RENT starting at $100/week.

Large Lots.

770-513-3151

Thank You St. Jude M.A.R.

VEHICLES

ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE: HOUSEMATE $475 mo. Private entry X-Lrg Room & Closet, micro kit, lounge/dining area. 678-689-8821

CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING, 2005. Convertible Turbo 2.4L, 72k mi. Extended svc. contract. VGC. $6800. 678-640-1640 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC Ready to go January 28. AKC German Shepherd pups-Black / Black Sable. Parents on site.

Working lines.Hannes Vom Spadener Holz.

1st shots and worming. $800. 770-316-4110 Commerce.

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

GARAGE SALES

SHIH TZU PURE BRED PAPERED PUPPIES READY FOR A NEW HOME!!

Born 11/09/15. They have first vet visit, shots, dewormer and papers for registration. There are four males and one female. Please call 678-442-0702 if interested in purchasing.

LOST & FOUND PETS

BUFORD 1/15 and 1/16 8:30-4. We are moving across the country!

There will be furniture, lawn equipment, children’s clothing and toys, collectible dolls, books, dvd’s, equestrian gear, decorative knick knacks and much more!

2996 Walking Horse Trail 30519.

FOUND LARGE DOG Black, Male, Suwanee Road & Riverside Drive area. Call to identify, 770-335-6505.

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

FIREWOOD $85 full truck load delivered. Camping firewood avail.

Call 770-560-3604.

SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD- 4x8 rack $125. Delivered & Stacked. Lawrenceville/Buford area.

678-997-5675

LOST 2 BLACK CATS Domestic short hair.

Big, fat cats. Last seen Thanksgiving day near Level Creek Rd. $25 Reward! 904-586-6701.

LOST DOG: BROWN CHOCOLATE LAB MIX (Yogi). With green collar. Bailey Woods Rd. near Fence Rd. in Dacula. Spotted near Mulberry Park. $1000 Reward! Please call 404-375-8120 or 678-863-2626.

ADOPT A PET CHIHUAHUA BLACK/ RUST female. Must have fence. 404-2053460. Free to a good home.

PIT/BOXER 8 month spayed female, fawn/ white. Must have fence.

404-205-3460 Free to a good home

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2014 Taffeta White, Stk#8407A $14,500 877-698-5030

HONDA RIDGELINE, 2008 4x4, 22k mi., lthr. heated seats, heated mirrors, sunroof, lots more! One owner. $23k neg. Call 470-385-7342.

LEXUS RX 300, 1999 SUV 2 OWNER, BABIED AND ONLY DRIVEN 10K PER YEAR. SUPER CAR FAX. Loaded With Options Including Beautiful Tan Leather. Drive Anywhere In Luxury and Quality.

Only $5,500.

Call 770-895-7161

MERCEDES 560 SL CONVERTIBLE, 1986.

LOW MILES SUPER BUY ON INVESTMENT CAR.

APPLIANCES

MERCEDES 560 SL, 1988. LOW MILES AND ONE FAMILY OWNED. FABULOUS CAR FAX WITH 0 ACCIDENTS. Gorgeous black with tan leather. Two top.

NADA and Hagerty value guide value is $24,000-70,000. Minimum appraisal on this car is $23,828. Super car and super buy on one of the fastest appreciating cars over the next 5-10 years. Drives great and only $12,700. call 770-873-2627.

Say this prayer 9 times a day, say it for 9 days. It has never been known to fail.

Publication must be promised.

MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT

FIREWOOD GWINNETT DUPLEXES

Novena To St. Jude

PETS/LIVESTOCK

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

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COVINGTON, GA 30014

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

Come attend Gwinnett County Public Schools SUBSTITUTE TEACHING JOB FAIR on Wednesday, 1/20 at Shiloh High School (4210 Shiloh Rd. Snellville, GA 30039) or Thursday, 1/21 at Meadowcreek High School (4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA 30093) both from 5 - 8 pm.

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

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

PART-TIME

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING JOB FAIR

PRESSURE WASHING

FIREWOOD Select, Seasoned Hickory & Oak, $180/Cord or $120/Half Cord.

Delivered. MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! Gary, 404-772-1268

WANT TO BUY

MARKET SPECIALIST

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FIREWOOD

Delivered & Dumped

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

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

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The Doctor Is In

770-867-9670

Position available for Telecom Tech. VOIP, Mitel, Nortel, Panasonic phone system experience a plus.

Please email resume to: humanresources. performance@gmail. com or fax to 770-908-2870.

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

1 Bedroom – $460-$680 based on gross income 2 Bedroom – $515-$735 based on gross income

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• Any Lawn Work!

If it’s in your yard, we do it!

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

Bucket Truck

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2000 Windridge Dr, GA, 30518 Windridge Buford, Affordable 1&2 Apartments Bedroom Apartments

FLOORING

DO YOUR SHARE

304600-1

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

304590-1

CLEARING/GRADING /EXCAVATION

SERVICES

ONE OF THE BEST IN THE USA THAT SHOULD APPRECIATE RAPIDLY IN PRICE Fabulous black with burgundy leather.

Babied exceptional and beautiful. 5.5L engine/130 miles per hour. Yet luxury and high quality. You can drive daily or use as investment car. Cost $48,000 new. NADA and Hagerty Classic Car Value guide appraises them at $20,000-$45,000.

Rapidly appreciating car selling way under the market at only $11,700.

Call 770-882-4605

MERCEDES BENZ 500 SEL, 1985.

Runs & looks good.

Asking $2750.

Call 404-354-8363 or 404-416-5589

VOLVO V70, 2006 One owner wagon with only 105K miles.

Babied and beautiful, white with tan leather. Super CarFax. Desirable 2.5LT 5 cyl. engine. Looks and drives great. Selling way under the market for a car of this low miles and quality.

Only $7750.

770-882-4605 MOTORCYCLES

HARLEY DAVIDSON, 2012 IRON 883 Excellent Cond., 1000 miles, garaged, have title, helmets, rain suit, saddle bags incl. $5500 OBO. Social Circle. 770-787-7098