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Clydesdales, community share event Lawrenceville parade a hit with attendees

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Family traditions

Doy and Beverly Hendrix of Lilburn assist their daughters, Kade and Skye, with taking down a Christmas tree on Thursday at Thompson’s Tree Farm in Lawrenceville. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Local tree farm creates memories for visitors

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Tradition is a big thing in Denise and Tommy Thompson’s household. For the last 16 years, and with the help of their family, the couple has created memories not only for themselves, but for many families in the area.

Thompson’s Tree Farm, located just off Prospect Road in Lawrenceville, is home to more than 3,500 trees that the Thompsons grow yearround.

In November and December, the family welcomes those in the community to come experience the farm, pick out a tree of their own and take it home for Christmas.

“It’s always great to see the kids get excited,” Denise said.

“We love seeing the kids come

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“We always come here the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

It’s become our family tradition.”

And the LaPointes got a special gift this year for the first time since they’ve been coming to the tree farm.

“This is the first year they’ve agreed on a tree,” the father said with a smile. “And that’s the one we got. Usually Joshua Singleton wheels his little sister Lexi while looking for they can’t agree and I’m the Christmas trees on Thursday at Thompson’s Tree Farm in Law- one picking it out, so it’s great renceville. (Photo: Kyle Hess) to see them agree on one.” back year after year, and seeLaPointe and their two kids, For Johns Creek residents ing how much they’ve grown. Emery and Bailey, that warm Tina and Shawn Robertson, It’s really special for us.” the Thompsons’ hearts.

Saturday was the first time It’s family traditions like “This is our fourth year See TRADITION, Page 9A those of Ben and Jessica doing it,” Ben LaPointe said.

Nobody outperforms the Budweiser Clydesdales.

That seemed to be the consensus of the local schools, businesses and even council members participating in Lawrenceville’s first annual Hometown Christmas Parade Friday night.

“Nobody can upstage the Clydesdales.

Let’s be honest,” said Yvonne Antinazi, the owner of the North MORE ONLINE Visit gwinnettdailypost.com Georgia for photos and video.

Academy of Dance, who marched in the parade with a handful of young dancers from her academy.

But Lawrenceville’s first Christmas parade proved a success in its own right.

Mayor Judy Johnson said she was impressed with the number of people who signed up to participate.

“We were expecting 15 to 20 participants and we have 50,” she said. “That’s just a great community gathering of people who are interested in being in the parade.”

Participants included businesses such as Cloudvertise, which made it snow by shooting floating foam snowflakes from its float. Nearby, seven members of Oak Hill Classical School dressed in Victorian-era costumes and sang Christmas See PARADE, Page 9A

The Budweiser Clydesdales march in the Lawrenceville Hometown Christmas Parade on Friday evening. (Photo: Chris Roughgarden)

Legislators expected to tackle hospital, education funding in 2017

BY CURT YEOMANS

of Representatives Minority Leader Stacey Abrams shared during the Gwinnett Chamber’s The fate of the Affordable Legislative Update Luncheon on Care Act may be uncertain as Friday.

President-elect Donald Trump They offered a bipartisan view prepares to take over with a of what to expect in the upcomRepublican-controlled Congress, ing legislative session during the but don’t expect Georgia lawluncheon at the Infinite Energy makers to wait for Washington’s Forum. Regardless of what lead in 2017.

Congress does with health care At least that was the message next year, they said, Georgia has Georgia Senate President Pro its own health care issues to deal Tem David Shafer and House with. curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Namely, how to keep rural hospitals across the state afloat.

That means hospital provider fees, also known as the “bed taxes,” will be a major issue as those fees are set to expire next summer.

“We are going to have to reauthorize, in some fashion, the hospital provider fee,” Abrams said. “What that looks like, the shape it takes, the amount is still See LEGISLATORS, Page 9A

Georgia Senate President Pro Tem David Shafer talks about health care issues that legislators are expected to address in 2017. Shafer was one of two featured speakers during the Gwinnett Chamber’s Legislative Update Luncheon at the Infinite Energy Center on Friday. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

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If a Gwinnett resident The caller usually receives a phone call claims to be with sherabout serving jury duty, iff’s office and tells the it’s a scam. victim he or she has been Gwinnett courts only fined because he or she communicate with poten- didn’t show up for jury tial jurors by mail, said duty, Carter said. The

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U.S. Sen. David Perdue became the latest official to visit Trump Tower on Friday, but aides said it wasn’t a meeting to discuss a possible spot in President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet.

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Administration Center, 75 LegislaLangley Drive. The budget David tive leaders is expected to include a Shafer may move four percent pay-for-perup the General Assembly’s formance raise for county employees, as well as fund- Crossover Day “We want to try to move ing for new equipment and that day up to Day 25 or positions in public safety earlier because it forces us and the courts. to get to work earlier,” he Commissioners are expected to vote on whether to said.

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Neuropathy could be medication side effect Dear Dr. rOaCH: I have slight numbness and tingling in my feet and lower calves in both legs.

It feels almost like my feet are going to sleep. I can feel pressure but not fine-touch sensation. I have been taking 200 mg of amiodarone daily for a year for heart PVCs, and that works very well. However, I have been told that it might be the cause of the numbness. My doctor indicated that it appears to be a mild neuropathy. I think it existed before taking the amiodarone, but seemed to become more noticeable after I was on it. I have been told by my electrophysiologist to stop taking the amiodarone for a few weeks to see if it is the cause of the numbness. I have been off of it for over three weeks now, and while it might be a bit better, I still have the numbness, so that might not be the problem.

There is no pain, just the annoyance of the numbness.

There is no history of diabetes in myself nor my family.

Can you discuss this?

— R.W. aNSWer: The sensation of numbness, tingling, pins and needles, and “going to sleep” are all most commonly associated with abnormalities in the nerves.

When symptoms of nerve damage are prolonged, the condition is called by the general term “neuropathy,” and there are many different types. It can be very difficult to make a diagnosis of what exactly is causing a neuropathy, but when it is on both sides, it is very likely to be a systemic problem, rather than a local problem, like a nerve compression.

Amiodarone is a powerful anti-arrhythmic drug used for several conditions, but it can have many different side effects. Every time I write about it, I get letters from people sharing their bad experiences.

Neuropathy is a well-known side effect of amiodarone; however, if the symptoms really were there before you took it, it makes it a lot less likely to be the cause.

One very vital issue with amiodarone is that it lasts for weeks or months in the system, so it can take much longer than three weeks to see if the side effects go away after stopping.

Dear Dr. rOaCH: What can you tell me about verrucas? My husband is constantly getting them for no apparent reason, all over his feet. Meanwhile, I’m treading barefoot through public swimming pool shower rooms three or four times a week and never get them. Why is he so much more susceptible?

— R.S.P. aNSWer: Warts (“verrucae” in Latin) are very common skin lesions caused by human papillomavirus. There is indeed a large difference in susceptibility from person to person, and I have never read an adequate explanation why.

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Woman catches her sister’s boyfriend in a lie Dear amy: My sister has been dating “Dominic” for close to three years.

She decided she wanted to start a whole new career path, which would require going back to school. Dom claims to want to be a cop, but doesn’t appear to be doing anything about it.

We’ve all been concerned about their situation, but now our fears are growing deeper as I have recently caught Dom in a lie.

Recently, he claimed to have gone on a “ride along” with the police units Aviation Unit. I found it quite hard to believe he did such a thing and did some research and found the relevant paperwork online, which clearly states NO ONE is permitted to ride along with the Aviation Unit.

Furthermore, the picture he posted on his social media account bragging about his experience was actually taken from a blog posted in 2011. (I learned this doing a “reverse image” search.)

Our whole family is very upset that this guy could be taking advantage of my sister and lying about everything. My sister has taken on a lot of financial responsibility for the two of them.

She works two jobs, can barely afford her bills and can’t afford to go to school for the career she

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She is in love with this guy. We don’t know how to tell her that we fear her relationship is based on lies. She is 26. How can we approach her and talk to her about this without losing her to this guy?

— Concerned Sister Dear SiSter: You’ve taken it upon yourself to catch this guy, and so you should deliver the news to your sister that “Dominic” is not the man he pretends to be.

You should deliver this in a neutral way, offering her only the facts, and letting her decide what — if anything — she wants to do about it.

It can be heartbreaking to watch a beloved family member bury her own dreams and engage in what seems like a deadend relationship, but you must always accept the fact that she is making her own choices. Even if you disagree with these choices, you should convey to her that she is in charge of her own life and that you will always be in her corner, no matter what.

Be very wary of making overly negative statements or non-negotiables concerning this person.

You may all be stuck with him for some time to come.

Dear amy: My girlfriend and I have been dating for more than two years now. We’ve been talking about marriage for well over a year, but I really haven’t put a date on when to propose to her.

We generally knew that a good time to get engaged was once she was done with her nursing program (this December) and perhaps once she had found employment.

Recently, my brother told me he plans to propose to his girlfriend in December around his own one-year anniversary.

Is there an etiquette surrounding how long I should wait to propose in order to not steal his spotlight?

He knew I planned to propose to my girlfriend but we had never discussed timing, so I can’t fault him. Still, I can’t help but feel his proposal plans mean I have to wait on mine.

What should I do? I’m trying to be thoughtful.

— Older Sister Dear SiSter: You should ask your brother when, exactly, he plans to propose (obviously promise to keep this knowledge to yourself).

If he proposes in December, I think if you

waited until Valentine’s Day, that would give everyone a chance to absorb the first couple’s happy news.

Keep all potential date conflicts in mind when planning your weddings.

Dear amy: This time of year, so many families fret about gift-giving.

When I was growing up, our extended family consisted of my grandparents, their three sons and spouses and seven grandchildren — 15 people.

Our family decided to do a drawing. Each family member drew the name of another member of the family not in their immediate family group. Each family member got just one gift, each gift from someone not in their immediate family.

However, we kids still got lots of gifts from our parents and grandparents.

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Energize yourself, restructure your plans and take charge. This is a great year to make advances by using new and exciting technology and innovative inventions that will make your life easier. If you stay where the action is, you will not get left behind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — An open mind will lead to a creative idea that can help you get ahead. Look for alternatives to replace whatever isn’t working in your life, and take action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Channel your energy into learning how to make better choices. Don’t give in to temptation or hang out with unpredictable people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Emotional matters will surface.

Consider how to best deal with any issues that can influence a joint venture, financial or medical issue, or an important partnership with a loved one.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You will come up with some unusual ideas that will send you in a new and fruitful direction.

Celebrate your plans with someone who appreciates you and your abilities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Your involvement in something you enjoy will turn out well. Joint ventures and personal investments are in your best interest. Embrace change.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — Anger will flare up if you aren’t careful how you handle your responsibilities to others. If you make a promise, honor it and move on to activities that will benefit you.

GEMINI (May 21June 20) — Share your enthusiasm with someone special. Getting involved in an event or activity geared toward bringing about change will make you feel good as well as lead to new opportunities.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — Accept the inevitable and focus on your future. Look for unique ways to move forward with important relationships. Trying new things will help stimulate your mind, pushing you to greater heights.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Partnerships and passionate encounters will bring about positive events at home and changes to the way you move forward with your long-term plans. A day trip will lead to an unexpected experience.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — When it comes to money, you need to restrain yourself. Offers that make unrealistic promises will be tempting. Put love first, but don’t heed the urge to overspend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Say little and do a lot. You’ll avoid trouble if you take care of your responsibilities before you go out and have fun. Organization and good planning are encouraged.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Troubles with a friend or relative will spin out of control if you lack patience. Don’t neglect such matters before you head off in your own direction.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 • 5A

Locals attend Daily Post’s Home for the Holiday Expo

BY CURT YEOMANS

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For Meg Earhart, the second annual Gwinnett Daily Post Home for the Holiday Expo wasn’t just a chance to sell some of her products to holiday shoppers.

It was a chance to remind them that her business, Sparkle Designs, is still around.

She closed her physical shop on the Lawrenceville Square earlier this year, opting to focus on Sparkle’s online and convention show business. By closing the store, Earhart said it appeared to many of her local customers that she’s gone completely out of business.

“It’s been great,” Earhart said about the expo. “We’ve been able to reconnect with a lot of our

SPLAT! (Cakes ’N’ Such) co-owner Monica Nunn, from left, talks with Riley Bradshaw and Leah Blurton during the Daily Post’s Home for the Holidays Expo at the Infinite Energy Forum on Saturday. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

customers who we thought we’d lost for good and let them know we’re still in business.”

Local small businesses, as well as some big retailers, got a chance to show off and sell some of their wares to Gwinnett County residents during the twoday expo at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth.

It began Friday and ended

4 RED FLAGS TO LOOK FOR DURING HOLIDAY VISITS

In many cases the holidays may be the only opportunity that longdistance caregivers have to personally observe older relatives. Infrequent visitors are often shocked at what they see: a formerly healthy parent looking frail living that was once well-kept is now in disarray.

Here are four changes that indicate the need to take action.

Weight Loss An obvious indication of ill health, either physically or mentally. This could be as serious as cancer, dementia or depression or could be related to a lack of energy to cook for themselves, the inability to read instructions fine print or difficulty cleaning cookware. If weight loss is evident, talk to them about your concern and schedule a doctor’s visit to address the issue.

Balance Pay attention to how they move ad walk. A reluctance to walk or pain during movement can be a sign of joint or muscle problems. Plus if unsteady on their feet, they could fall leading to severe injury or worse.

Emotional Well-Being You can’t always gauge someone’s spirits over the phone even if you speak daily. Notice withdrawal from activities with others, sleep patterns, lost interest in hobbies, lack of maintenance in themselves or their home.

Dehydration is a serious condition sometimes overlooked in elders in the winter. If you notice sudden, odd behavior, seek medical attention as it could be a urinary tract infection which is common in elders and easily resolved with antibiotics.

Home Environment If your parents were always sticklers for neatness and paid their bills on time, note the overall condition of the home and see if mail is piling up.

Excessive clutter is not only a danger for tripping and a fire hazard, it often signals your parents are losing or are physically unable to keep up with life’s daily chores. Check prescriptions and medications that they take, make notes and make a copy for your records and one for their wallet in case of emergency.

Things to do now….

Now is the time to begin compiling a to-do list to be implemented over future visits. Keep records of their doctors, along with contact information of close friends and neighbors. A financial list should contain property ownership and debts, income and expenses and bank account and credit card information. Make sure you or someone in your family has power of attorney, birth certificates, social security numbers, insurance policy details and numbers, deeds to their home and driver’s licenses.

Make copies for yourself of all this. Should you have to suddenly take control from long-distance you will need quick access to this in order to manage the situation effectively.

Saturday.

“We’ve definitely seen better traffic this year,” said Noreen Brantner, director of events at the Daily Post’s parent company, Southern Community Newspapers Inc. “Overall, I think it’s been a better event all around this year.”

For shoppers, it was a chance to get some gifts for loved ones, or for

themselves, in a festive setting with holiday music, holiday decorations, crafts and photos with Santa.

Lawrenceville residents Beth Oesterle and Maria Madonia praised the vendors’ merchandise, calling it “one of the better shows that we’ve been to.” They said they stocked up on lots of small gifts as they walked around.

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BY CURT YEOMANS

Two months ago, Meagan Nash was fighting just to get people to consider her son, Asher, as a fashion model.

This week, he’s a modeling star.

The Buford toddler, who has Down syndrome, is featured prominently in OshKosh B’Gosh’s holiday advertising campaign. The children’s clothing company not only made good on a promise it made in late October to include Asher in its holiday campaign, it put him front and center for all of the world to see on the homepage of its website, oshkosh. com.

“I couldn’t be prouder of my children right now,” Nash said. “I also feel very accomplished. I sat out to spread awareness on an issue we face in the world today, and people actually not only took notice, but they are also wanting to spread awareness and make a change like OshKosh did.”

Two different photos

show up on oshkosh.com, depending on whether the customer is visiting the desktop or mobile version of the website. Both photos promote a Doorbuster sale on children’s pajamas.

The desktop site features a photo of Asher wearing a “#Elfie” pajama suit. The mobile version of the site features a photo of Asher in a red-and-white striped onepiece pajama suit that has “I ate Santa’s cookies” written across the front.

“I knew it would be out soon but I didn’t know the pictures would be on the site yesterday until it happened,” Nash said.

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officials and the little boy in October. They offered him a spot in the advertising campaign after that meeting.

“I hope that through all of this we were able to help models with disabilities become more accepted in advertisements,” Nash said.

Carter’s officials could not be reached for a comment on Friday about Asher’s inclusion in the campaign.

This is just the beginning Asher’s prominent inclu- for Asher, though.

His mother said he’s been sion in OshKosh B’Gosh’s advertising campaign comes signed to a modeling and talent agency in Atlanta. after his mother began a public campaign to get com- Companies are also lining up to use him in their panies to use special needs campaigns. models in their advertising.

OshKosh is ready to She had submitted Asher’s photos to a modeling agency work with the toddler again, as well, according to his for consideration as a pomother. tential model in OshKosh “We are planning for AshB’Gosh’s campaign. The er to work with OshKosh company turned the little on their spring and summer boy down, however, saying shoot,” she said. “Since this OshKosh B’Gosh’s parent has all happened, Asher has company, Carter’s, didn’t say it was looking for special been asked to work with several brands … including needs models.

Oball, Ingenuity, Toys ‘R’ The Nash family’s story Us, Safety 1st, Happy Famquickly went viral and became national news, leading ily Brand and NumNum. He is also about to work with to a meeting between Oshthe A&E network.”

Kosh B’Gosh and Carter’s Buford toddler Asher Nash appeared in this online ad for OshKosh B’Gosh that as featured prominently on the clothier’s website this past week. The young boy, who has Down syndrome, made national headline when he was initially turned down for a spot in the OshKosh campaign because he was special needs. (Photo Courtesy of OshKosh B’Gosh)

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Stone Mountain resident Shermaine Cox said she spotted some items she liked within minutes of arriving with her 15-monthold son, Ciavon.

“There are some scarves I saw that I really like,” she said.

Meanwhile, for some businesses owners, like SPLAT! (Cakes ’N’ Such) co-owners Monica Nunn and Chris Hines, it was a chance to gain some new exposure among local residents.

“It’s been good for us just getting our name out there, and we’ve gotten to talk to a lot of people, let them know where we’re located, try free samples,” Nunn said.

Hines added, “I think with it being at this location, it’s helped us because we’re able to say, ‘Oh we’re one or two exits up (Interstate 85).’”

Toddler with Down syndrome stars in ad

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One item they gushed about was a vegetable peeler that was handmade by one of the vendors.

“That little gadget is only $10 and you barely have to touch your potato or your zucchini or your carrots and it peels it,” Oesterle said.

Madonia added, “If you’re going to make potatoes au gratin, it’s so thin. You could never do it by hand to make them that thin.”

Many shoppers took a quick trip around the expo floor, checking out what was available before deciding what to go back and buy.

“We liked the socks that, I believe they called The World’s Softest Socks,” said Leah Blurton, who attended the expo to see her daughter perform with the Osborne Middle School honor orchestra.

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Event set for Monday at Jared store in Gwinnett Place

BY CURT YEOMANS

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They’ll go to Jared. At least that’s what officials at Jared — The Galleria of Jewelry are hoping shoppers will do.

Officials at Jared’s Gwinnett Place store are inviting shoppers to visit the store on Monday when it hosts a fine jewelry event to highlight its Le Vian diamond pieces. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with refreshments offered for shoppers.

Jared officials said the store will highlight the Le Vian chocolate diamonds and peach morganite as well as the gladiator weave, sinuous swirls and floral lace jewelry designs.

The Gwinnett Place store is located at 2150 Pleasant Hill Road, in unincorporated Duluth.

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Armed suspect steals more than $2.5K from Norcross store From StaFF reportS

Jimmy Carter Blvd., at about 9:30 p.m., Authorities need said Gwinnett police help identifying a man spokesman Cpl. Deon who got away with Washington. more than $2,500 dur“The suspect burst ing an armed robbery out of the restroom at a Family Dollar in with a knife and comNorcross on Nov. 11, manded them to get police said Friday. on the ground,” WashThe incident hapington said. pened as two employHe led the employees were performing ees to the front of the closing duties at the store, made one open store, located at 7050 the store’s safe and

then he fled, according to police.

Employees reported he may have stopped by the store Nov. 9 to ask what time the store closed. They said he had the same build and wore the same clothes as the person who visited the store previously.

Anyone with information to share in this case can contact detec-

obituaries

DP-12/4/2016 LILBURN

David Bartik David Hall Bartik, age 24, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on December 1, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Merle Bedell Merle Skinner Bedell, age 80, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Lucy Boswell Skinner. She is survived by her husband of forty-four years, John H. Bedell, Jr., Buford, GA; children, Steven Morris and Carrie Holley, Milton, GA and Michael Rey and Melissa Holley, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Tyler Holley, Sam and Ginger Holley, Sophie Holley, Jake Holley and Max Holley; sisters and brothersin-law, Dorothy and Gary McDaniel, Wetumpka, AL and Marion and James Daniel, Wetumpka, AL. Mrs. Bedell was born May 11, 1936 in Wetumpka, AL. She was a 1954 graduate of Wetempka High School in Wetumpka, AL and attended Auburn Montgomery College. She was a retired legal secretary and also a transcriptionist and had worked for Tarleton Zion and Miere Law Firm in Decatur, GA. She was involved in antique sales at Lakewood 400 Antiques Market in Cumming, GA. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. There will be no formal service. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Bobby Bridges Bobby Len Bridges, age 83, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, John Bennett “Ben” Bridges, and parents, Tanner and Johnnie Brogdon Bridges. Mr. Bridges is survived by his wife, Reba Brooks Bridges, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Rebecca Lyn Bridges Mills and husband Mike Mills, Bethlehem, GA; son, William Michael “Bill” and Cathie Lord, Tallahassee, FL; grand-

children, Brad Mills, Bethlehem, GA; Jennifer and Will Peters, Tallahassee, FL, Jake and Ashley Lord, Tallahassee, FL, Tanner Charles Bridges, Dallas, GA; five great grandchildren, Gabe and Megan Peters, Caleb Peters, Jacob Peters, Rebecca Peters, Liam Lord; two great great grandchildren, Blake Peters and Presley Peters; aunt, Annie Kate Brogdon Allgood, Buford, GA; numerous cousins. Mr. Bridges was born on February 7, 1933 in Buford, GA. He was a 1950 graduate of Buford High School where he played football.

He began his work career with Bona Allen Company in Buford, and later he retired from Pfizer Company in Atlanta, GA after thirty years of service.

Mr. Bridges was a member of Lawrenceville First Baptist Church. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, and he also continued to follow the Buford Wolves football program through their many years of success. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

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

SUWANEE

Joseph Cantrell Joseph F. Cantrell, age 84 of Suwanee, died November 30, 2016. Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

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Rev. Stephen Fountain and Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Melwood Cemetery in Stone Mountain, GA with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

William Carpenter William “Mike” Carpenter, age 65, of Snellville, GA, passed away on December 2, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been CONLEY entrusted with the arrangements.

Dale “John” Guthrie Pastor Dale “John” Guthrie, age 68, of Conley, GA passed away on December 2, 2016. Arrangements DACULA by: Junior E. Flanigan of Vilma Coker Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, Vilma W. Coker age 82 GA (770) 932-1133. of Dacula, Ga; passed away on November 30, 2016. Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service Lawrenceville, GA LAWRENCEVILLE (770)962-2200, Please sign our online condolence book at Byrdandflanigan. com

SUGAR HILL

Edna Davis Edna “Jackie” Davis, age 89 of Sugar Hill, GA died Saturday, December 3, 2016.

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Becky Calkins Becky Calkins, age 89, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard Dee Calkins, Jr. and Janice of Buford; grandson, Richard Dee “Trey” Calkins III of Chamblee; and niece, Adah Purinton of Cordova, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Sarah LaBoon and sister, Adah Wakeling.

Becky graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Social Work. She was a retired business women. Becky was a long-time resident of Brookdale Assisted Living of Lawrenceville.

A Memorial Service Honoring the Life of Becky will be held at a later date.

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. .

A man armed with a knife hid in the bathroom of a Family Dollar on Jimmy Carter Boulevard until closing time, when he allegedly robbed the store Nov. 11, Gwinnett police said Friday. (Photo: Gwinnett County Police Department)

tives at 770-513-5300.

To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477), visit www. crimestoppersatlanta. org or text “Crimes” (274637). Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case: No. 16-105514.

Charles Fowler Charles Harold Fowler, age 83, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Peggy Ann Fowler, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda Kaye and Tim Freeman, Sugar Hill, GA; and nieces, Ann Sims, Lilburn, GA and Linda Sims, Marietta, GA. Mr. Fowler was born November 25, 1933 in Centreville, AL. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a 1952 graduate of Bibb County High School and a 1961 graduate of the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama and attended Auburn University in Auburn, AL where he was a “DieHard” Auburn fan. He was a retired Principal from Jolly Elementary School in Clarkston, GA. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Buford where he was also a member of the Upper Room Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with

Armond Hankins Armond “Hank” Hankins, age 80, of Lawrenceville, GA died Aug. 10, 2016 from Lung Cancer. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 1, 1936, a 1954 graduate of Thomas Jefferson HS and a 1962 graduate of Lamar University of Beaumont, Texas with a BBA in Accounting. He was preceded in death by his stepson Leslie Bearden of Lawrenceville. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Glynda Hankins: sons Stephen (Elizabeth) Hankins of Cibolo, Texas, (grand-daughter Emma and grandsons William and Griffin); and Jimmy Hankins of Oklahoma City, OK: daughters Karen (Joel) Joiner of Village Mills, Texas, (granddaughters Carrisa and Kayla); and Ruth (Burton) Blanchard of Kountz, Texas, (grandsons Isaiah (Casey), Jordan, and Benjamin); step-daughter Felicia (Paul) Smith of Loganville, (grand-dogs Gracie and Madison); brothers Kenneth (Nina) Hankins of Kent, Ohio, and Burton (Diana) Hankins of Corpus Christie, Texas. Hankins, a former CPA, took early retirement in 1999 after 32 years with APAC, Inc., then the nation’s largest highway construction company. Starting in 1968 as a Division Controller in Beaumont, Texas, he progressed through the company as a Regional Controller, the Assistant Corporate Controller with assignments in Houston, Texas, Jackson, Mississippi, Ankara, Turkey and through out Arizona.

In 1990 he became the C

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Corporate Controller in APAC’s corporate head quarters in Atlanta, Georgia. He and Glynda enjoyed playing golf together and also enjoyed traveling to various places in the U.S., Western and Eastern Europe (including Russia), China and Central America. Hankins was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville and also served in various capacities at the Lawrenceville Co-Operative Ministries on the client assistance days of Wednesday and Friday. Hankins’ body has been donated to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine located in Suwanee, Georgia. A memorial service in his honor will be held at the First Untied Methodist Church of Lawrenceville at 3:00 PM Saturday, December 10, 2016 with Sherri Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the FUMC- Lawrenceville General Fund, Lawrenceville Co-Op, or the Hope Clinic of Lawrenceville.

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Kingsley Joseph Kingsley J. Joseph age 74 of Dacula, Ga; passed away on November 30, 2016. Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service Lawrenceville, GA (770)962-2200, Please sign our online condolence book at Byrdandflanigan. com

Beach, FL; sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy and Danny Carr, Royal Palm Beach, FL and Lori Walker, Post St. Lucia, FL; and brother, John “Jay” Sherry, Port St. Lucia, FL. Mr. Sherry was born July 8, 1958 in Manchester, CT. He was a 1976 graduate of Avon Park High School in Avon Park, FL. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

He was a warehouse worker with Barrow Industries. He was a member of Peachtree Road Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 8 , 2016 at 12:00 noon at Peachtree Road Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA with Rev. Jay Reed and Rev. Brian Evans officiating. The remains will be placed in state at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Peachtree Road Baptist Church Cemetery in Suwanee, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Barbara Kennerly Barbara B. Kennerly, age 67, of Snellville, GA, passed away on December 2, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Carol Marcus Carol S. Marcus, age 90, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on November 30, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

SUWANEE

Kenneth Shery Kenneth A. Sherry, age 58, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Toula Lenton Sherry, Suwanee, GA; children, James David Sherry, Suwanee, GA, Daniel Anthony Sherry, Suwanee, GA and Nicholas Alexandria Sherry, Suwanee, GA; father and mother, John F. and Polly D. Sherry, West Palm

George Cleveland Smith, 85, passed away on November 20, 2016.

He retired as a Brooklyn landlord after ten years, following a career as a master painter and signwriter. He was a member of the National Amalgamated Society of Operative House & Ship Painters & Decorators in Tooting, SW London, 1959 to 1968.

Later, he joined the NY State District Council 9 of the IUPAT, becoming a union delegate.

He resided in Florida for a decade, then relocated to Lawrenceville in 2005, where he enjoyed eleven years as a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.

Mr. Smith is preceded by his parents, Nellie Nisbeth and Cleveland Smith, and sisters, Mavis Scott, Audrey McKenzie and Hilda Laird. He is survived by his wife, Mavis, daughters, Dawn and Sandra, sons, Garret and Sean, siblings, Lee, Harry, Robert, Gloria and Hopal, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

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Bonnie White Bonnie Kirkland White, age 72, of Hoschton, GA passed away on December 2, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Sunday, December 4, 2016 • 7A

world&nation world Impeachment a possibility for president of South Korea

Embattled South Korean President Park Geun-hye faces an ultimatum from her own party: Announce a timeline for her resignation or face possible impeachment.

Park, who’s been dogged by a classified information scandal involving a longtime friend, said earlier this week she would resign if that’s what the National Assembly wants.

Many observers see stepping down as a way for Park to avoid the embarrassment of impeachment as opposition parties look to press ahead next week with a vote to unseat her.

Park stopped short of specifying a date for her resignation, leading some breakaway members of her Saenuri Party to ask her to set a timeline for her departure. Mainstream members of her party have stipulated that she must stand down by April 30, with a proposed presidential election in June.

Her five-year term is set to end in February 2018.

Loft fire kills 9; more missing

By Peter Henderson Reuters

OAKLAND, Calif. — A fire at a dance party in a loft building in Oakland, California killed at least nine people and left some 25 missing, and authorities said on Saturday they feared the death toll could climb once recovery teams entered the burnt-out warehouse.

The blaze started at about 11:30 p.m. on Friday in the two-story warehouse in the city’s Fruitvale district, a mostly Latino area that is also home to many artists living and working in converted lofts.

Fire officials have not yet determined how the fire started or an exact number of fatalities, said Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed, who called it the worst single-structure fire she had seen in her career.

Still, authorities were preparing to deal with “several dozen fatalities,” said Sergeant Ray Kelly, a spokesman for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, who said the recovery operation began on Saturday afternoon.

“The roof has collapsed down onto the second floor, so we have to literally go in there piece by piece and move wood and timbers and debris in order to even get an assessment,” he said.

people ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ plans Broadway debut for 2018

LOS ANGELES — After a hit debut on London’s West End this summer, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is in talks to move to New York’s Broadway in 2018, producers said on Friday.

The play, based on author J.K. Rowling’s popular boy wizard character, is being planned for Broadway’s Lyric Theater, which will undergo a multi-million dollar revamp to house the elaborate production, the show’s producers said in a post on Rowling’s website Pottermore.com.

The Lyric Theater is Smoke pours from a warehouse, which caught fire during a dance party in Oakland, one of Broadway’s largest Calif., on Saturday. (Seung Lee/Handout via Reuters) venues, with nearly 1,900 seats, and has housed complex theatrical proAuthorities said they ing spot. not been searched,” Reed ductions such as “Chitty did not suspect arson, but Video footage posted said, pointing out that Chitty Bang Bang” in 2005 investigators want to find on social media showed some of the 25 missing and “Spider-Man: Turn Off out if the building, which flames shooting from people may be among the the Dark,” which ran from was partitioned into artists’ the structure, which was nine confirmed victims. studios, had a history of adorned with elaborate “We are hoping that the 2010 to 2014.

In preparation for building code violations. graffiti and colorful number nine is what there “Cursed Child,” the Lyric Many of the victims murals, as fire vehicles is and that there are no Theater will be remodeled were young people in their pumped plumes of water more,” the fire chief said, 20s or 30s, authorities and heavy smoke engulfed referring to the number of with a slightly reduced 1,500 seats, “to accommosaid. the neighborhood. known fatalities. date the dramatic look and “It’s just so hard to The roof of the wareEarlier, first responders Surprise winner of feel” of the play. accept that some really house collapsed during were able to identify the Gambia election wonderful people’s lives the fire, delaying efforts to nine fatalities visually as eyes new cabinet got cut short,” said Jenny recover bodies and investhey entered the building, Stephen Hawking Yang, 34, an artist and ac- tigate the blaze for more according to Kelly. He discharged from BANJUL — The winner tivist who was waiting for than 12 hours after the fire said local hospitals were of Gambia’s presidential news of missing friends at started. being inundated with calls Rome hospital election told Reuters on SatEli’s, an Oakland bar that “There is a large major- but had not treated many urday he was keen to form a ROME — British opened early as a gatherity of that building that has patients. new cabinet to get cracking physicist and cosmolowith reforms, a day after gist Stephen Hawking was veteran leader Yahya Jamdischarged from hospital Jones was wanted in meh stunned the tiny west on Saturday after two days connection with an earlyof checks, the Rome-based African nation by conceding morning shootout with a Bergdahl seeks hospital said. defeat. rival gang on Oct. 15 that Jammeh’s statement on Hawking, who was in left four people dead and 10 pardon before state radio sparked wild the Italian capital to attend wounded at a Los Angelescelebrations in a country he Trump presidency a conference at the Pontifiarea house that was being WASHINGTON — U.S. has ruled with an iron hand used as a restaurant, the FBI cal Academy of Sciences since taking power in a coup Army Sergeant Bowe Bergand met Pope Francis on said in a statement. dahl, who is charged with 22 years ago, but doubts The suspect was captured Monday, was taken to persisted over how he would desertion for walking away Rome’s Gemelli hospital during a pursuit, the agenfrom his combat post in Afstep aside and whether the cy’s field office in Los Ange- on Thursday night. ghanistan in 2009, has asked army would switch its alThe hospital, considles said on Twitter, without legiance.

President Barack Obama for ered one of the country’s giving any other details on Gambia lacks a formal a pardon, the White House his arrest. FBI officials were best and where popes are timetable for the handover said on Saturday. treated, said Hawking was U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl leaves the court- not immediately available of power and Jammeh has Obama will relinquish in a good condition and house after an arraignment hearing for his court-martial for comment. in Fort Bragg, N. C., on Dec. 22, 2015. (Reuters/Jonathan not been seen publicly office on Jan. 20 to Repubwas returning to Britain. since the announcement of lican President-elect Donald Drake/File Photo) Hawking, 74, sufJury to continue the election results, which Trump, who made caustic fers from motor neurone showed his challenger comments about the sergeant workers. This is happendrugs has propelled investor deliberating in disease, speaks through a Adama Barrow comfortably during the presidential cam- ing all over our country. interest in biotech Kite Phar- ex-South Carolina computer and travels with ahead.

No more!” Trump said in a paign that drew complaints ma Inc., whose shares have cop’s murder trial a staff that includes two Friday night Twitter post. from Bergdahl’s defense tripled since a 2014 initial nurses.

CHARLESTON, S.C. Rexnord Corp., an indus- public offering, as well as team.

Russia seeks Trump savaged Bergdahl trial supplier based in Milrival Juno Therapeutics Inc, — Jurors in South Carolina Amy Schumer full withdrawal weighing homicide charges waukee, announced plans in whose therapy JCAR015 as “a no-good traitor who in talks to star in of Aleppo rebels should have been executed” October to move a bearing has generated concerns after against a white former policeman who fatally shot plant, and its 300 jobs, from five leukemia patients died and criticized the prisoner ‘Barbie’ movie BEIRUT/ROME/MOSIndianapolis to Mexico, em- due to severe brain swelling. a fleeing black motorist swap in 2014 that won his COW — Russia said on LOS ANGELES — Amy ployees told the Indianapolis Juno shares now trade about last year were to resume release.

Saturday it was ready for Schumer is in early talks to deliberations on Monday Star at the time.

Bergdahl, 30, is facing a 14 percent below their IPO star in Sony’s live-action talks with the United States court-martial with a potential after earlier declaring they Company representatives price.

“Barbie” film, sources tell about a withdrawal of all on Saturday did not respond life sentence on charges of “Juno has dug themselves were deadlocked, with one Syrian rebels from eastern panelist holding out against a Variety. to a request for comment on into such a deep hole,” said desertion and endangerThe original idea and Aleppo, where advances by ment of U.S. troops after Trump’s tweet.

Brad Loncar, manager of the conviction. the Russian-backed Syrian he walked away from his On Friday, their third day screenplay is by Hilary Loncar Cancer ImmunotherWinston, although it is army and its allies threaten post in Afghanistan. He was New data on risky apy ETF. “My guess is that of deliberations, the jurors expected that Schumer and to deal a crushing blow to captured by the Taliban and they may drop the JCAR015 twice informed the judge cancer drugs her sister, Kim Caramele, the rebellion. became a prisoner for five program.” He will be watch- that they were unable to A promising but risky In just over a week, the reach a unanimous verdict in will rewrite. years. ing closely to see whether army and allied militias new group of customized The story is in the vein data at ASH on another Kite the murder case against exhave seized large areas of cancer drugs will be in focus of “Splash,” “Enchanted” North Charleston patrolman candidate, JCAR017, shows Trump targeting the opposition-held territory this weekend at the annual and “Big.” In it, the main Michael Slager, 35. similar issues. in eastern Aleppo in a fierce another company meeting of the American Socharacter gets kicked out His shooting of 50-yearWASHINGTON — Pres- ciety of Hematology, where FBI captures a of Barbieland for not being campaign that may leave old Walter Scott after an perfect enough and lands ident-elect Donald Trump, the rebels with no choice clinical trial results will help April 2015 traffic stop was Top Ten Most in a real-world adventure. after threatening consebut to seek a negotiated clarify their potential for captured in a bystander’s The film will open in quences for companies that passage out of their area. doctors and investors. cellphone video, and intensiWanted fugitive With tens of thousands summer 2018. Lauren move jobs overseas, turned Experimental chimeric fied debate in the United of civilians still living in the to another Indiana company antigen receptor T-cells, or Federal authorities in Los States over racial bias by Abrahams will oversee the rebels’ shrinking, besieged planning a move to Mexico, CAR-Ts, are made by geAngeles took a man believed police. project for Sony Pictures.

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St. Nicholas arrives in Brussels with controversial sidekick Reuters BRUSSELS — Children gathered with parents in Brussels’s medieval main square on Saturday to await the arrival of St. Nicholas, a pre-Christmas tradition in Belgium, the Netherlands and other parts of northern Europe held in honor of the legendary gift-giver.

Every year in early December parades are held in

Must read towns across Belgium and the Netherlands, at which thousands of children cheer St. Nicholas, who sports a bushy white beard and carries a staff, as he parades in with his entourage.

But one part of the tradition is under pressure to change. Traditionally St. Nicholas arrived accom-

panied by Black Pete, his young sidekick, played by an actor wearing black facepaint — a tradition increasingly seen as racist.

In recent years, parades have regularly been interrupted by protests against the practice of having blacked-up actors portray Pete, raising hackles

among defenders of what they see as a harmless Christmas tradition.

One legend has it that Pete’s black facepaint represents the soot he picks up climbing down chimneys to deliver children’s presents. Others say it is a racist practice derived from 17th century Dutch Golden Age paintings depicting the fashion for wealthy families to keep a black house

An assistant of Saint Nicholas called “Zwarte Piet” (Black Pete) takes part in a traditional parade in central Brussels, Belgium, on Saturday.

(Reuters/ Yves Herman)

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The triumph of the West is finished

WASHINGTON — Twenty-five years ago — December 1991 — communism died, the Cold War ended and the Soviet Union disappeared. It was the largest breakup of an empire in modern history and not a shot was fired. It was an event of biblical proportions that my generation thought it would never live to see.

As Wordsworth famously rhapsodized (about the French Revolution), “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive/ But to be young was very heaven!”

That dawn marked the ultimate triumph of the liberal democratic idea. It promised an era of Western dominance led by a pre-eminent America, the world’s last remaining superpower.

And so it was for a Charles decade as the community Krauthammer of democracies expanded, first into Eastern Europe and former Soviet colonies. The U.S. was so dominant that when, on Dec. 31, 1999, it gave up one of the most prized geostrategic assets on the globe — the Panama Canal — no one even noticed.

That era is over. The autocracies are back and rising; democracy is on the defensive; the U.S. is in retreat. Look no further than Aleppo. A Western-backed resistance to a local tyrant — he backed by a resurgent Russia, an expanding Iran and an array of proxy Shiite militias — is on the brink of annihilation. Russia drops bombs; America issues statements.

What better symbol for the end of that heady liberal-democratic historical moment.

The West is turning inward and going home, leaving the field to the rising authoritarians — Russia, China and Iran. In France, the conservative party’s newly nominated presidential contender is fashionably conservative and populist and soft on Vladimir Putin. As are several of the newer Eastern Europe democracies — Hungary, Bulgaria, even Poland — themselves showing authoritarian tendencies.

And even as Europe tires of the sanctions imposed on Russia for its rape of Ukraine, President Obama’s much touted “isolation” of Russia has ignominiously dissolved, as our secretary of state repeatedly goes cap in hand to Russia to beg for mercy in Syria.

The European Union, the largest democratic club on earth, could itself soon break up as Brexit-like movements spread through the continent. At the same time, its members dash with unseemly haste to reopen economic ties with a tyrannical and aggressive Iran.

As for China, the other great challenger to the post-Cold War order, the administration’s “pivot” has turned into an abject failure. The Philippines has openly defected to the Chinese side. Malaysia then followed. And the rest of our Asian allies are beginning to hedge their bets. When the president of China addressed the Pacific Rim countries in Peru last month, he suggested that China was prepared to pick up the pieces of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, now abandoned by both political parties in the United States.

The West’s retreat began with Obama, who reacted to (perceived) post-9/11 overreach by abandoning Iraq, offering appeasement (“reset”) to Russia and accommodating Iran. In 2009, he refused even rhetorical support to the popular revolt against the rule of the ayatollahs.

Donald Trump wants to continue the pull back, though for entirely different reasons.

Obama ordered retreat because he’s always felt the U.S. was not good enough for the world, too flawed to have earned the moral right to be the world hegemon. Trump would follow suit, disdaining allies and avoiding conflict, because the world is not good enough for us — undeserving, ungrateful, parasitic foreigners living safely under our protection and off our sacrifices.

Time to look after our own American interests.

Trump’s is not a new argument. As the Cold War was ending in 1990, Jeane Kirkpatrick, the quintessential neoconservative, argued that we should now become “a normal country in a normal time.” It was time to give up the 20thcentury burden of maintaining world order and of making superhuman exertions on behalf of universal values. Two generations of fighting fascism and communism were quite enough.

Had we not earned a restful retirement?

At the time, I argued that we had earned it indeed, but a cruel history would not allow us to enjoy it. Repose presupposes a fantasy world in which stability is self-sustaining without the United States. It is not. We would incur not respite but chaos.

A quarter-century later, we face the same temptation, but this time under more challenging circumstances. Worldwide jihadism has been added to the fight, and we enjoy nothing like the dominance we exercised over conventional adversaries during our 1990s holiday from history.

We may choose repose, but we won’t get it.

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Christmas feeling stays the same For the life of me I cannot keep up with all the new technology surrounding Christmas decorations and illuminations.

The Chinese can flat manufacture light sets quicker than I can go out and buy them.

I’ve just recently moved from the big bulbs that get hot to touch and all go out if one does to the little thin tubed-shape lights, the ones where half a strand seems to always go out at a time. Now they have a dozen choices in the big box stores.

Some are smaller replicas of the old fashioned bulbs while others are virtual bulb-shaped prisms and others are tiny little nubs that are practically no size at all. I can’t imagine those would put out much light, but apparently they do.

Who has enough money to keep switching Christmas lights from year to year?

You know what else is new and different? Those big plastic lawn ornaments. I remember when only rich people and municipalities had those kinds of decorations. Now you can get angels and snowmen and Santa Clauses and Mickey Mouse characters in all shapes and sizes, not to mention reindeer, little tin horns and little toy

oak trees across the way. Mystified, we sat and watched for several minutes before we set out to investigate.

What we found blew our minds. A tiny little box was making all of those thousands of pinpoints of lights. I finally gave in and bought a couple of Darrell Huckaby sets last year, and now the trees behind my house have thousands of stars in them, too. drums.

But naturally I long for the If you don’t like the plastic nostalgia of simpler times. lawn displays, you can get Don’t I always? all of the above outlined in Yeah, we had those lights lights or in big balloons with a where if one bulb went out they fan. Plug them in and they fill all did, and not many of those, with air and pop right up, like come to think of it. Some of they are ready for the Macy’s our friends had bubble lights.

Parade. Unplug them and they Remember those? They had lie all over the lawn like they liquid in the base and you’d are the aftermath of a drunken plug them in and when the office party — not that I’ve liquid got warm it bubbled up. actually been to a drunken ofWhen I was a kid I would stare fice party. at them for hours and begged My favorite new lighting my mama to buy some for our sensation is the star shower little tree. They were way too light sets. The first time I ran expensive for our budget, howinto one of those was camping ever. We did good to get a box at Jekyll island a few springs or two of fresh icicles every ago. My buddy Clay and I were Christmas. sitting around the campfire, tryWe did have two very special ing to solve the problems of the decorations on our tree. One world, and noticed thousands was a garland of glass beads of little lights moving through and the other was a garland of the Spanish moss in the live little glass bells. I wish I knew

whatever became of them. It wasn’t Christmas until Mama draped those two special decorations on the tree, just like it wasn’t Christmas until the star on the Porterdale water tower was aglow.

Well, fancy new decorations aside, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house. We have our tree in the same spot it has held down for more than 30 years now, in the corner of our living room, next to the fireplace. When we first got married we would sleep under the tree at least one night leading up to Christmas. I am getting a little long in the tooth now and if I tried sleeping on the floor, under the tree, I’d look — and feel — like one of those deflated lawn ornaments by morning.

My lovely wife Lisa has her collection of nativities on display and whether the particular crèche came from Israel or Germany or Santa Fe, the magic of looking down at the baby Jesus still brings hope of a better tomorrow.

That’s what Christmas is about, after all — the thrill of hope.

Thank God for hope, at Christmas and beyond.

Random thoughts on random topics God bless America and God bless Mount Paran Christian School in Cobb County. Before a recent football playoff game, every player on the team came running on the field carrying an American flag. A school official told the Marietta Daily Journal, “The football team decided to all carry flags on the field because of all that’s going on in our world with several athletes maybe not showing respect for God and country and the lack of unification in the country after the election. The fact that they did this during a playoff game makes it even more special.”

Yes, it does and it makes those ingrates in professional sports who choose to publicly disrespect their country while expecting to get paid millions of American dollars look even more pathetic. (By the way, Mount Paran won their game.)

••• This might be a firing offense if the politically correct weenies ever manage to strangle our right of free expression, but you will never see an American citizen described with a hyphen in this column. You are either an American or you are not. President Theodore Roosevelt said, “There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. When I refer to hyphenated Americans, I do not refer to naturalized Americans. Some of the very best Americans I have ever known were natural-

to suck the joy out of the job, but he just keeps on ticking and public education is the better for it.

••• Speaking of public education, Kyle Wingfield, the conservative columnist for the Atlanta Newspapers and a Dick man for whom I have a lot of Yarbrough respect, is exhorting Republicans to pick up the pieces ized Americans, Americans after Amendment 1, which born abroad. But a hyphenated would have created OpportuAmerican is not an American at nity School Districts, was shot all.” Teddy Roosevelt said that down decisively by Georgia 101 years ago. He was correct voters in one of the most efthen. He is correct today. fective grassroots campaigns ••• I have observed. Wingfield Pardon my grandfatherly blames the loss on the money pride but grandson Nicholas the teachers’ union sent in opWansley has had a couple of position. At least we know who pretty stellar weeks. First, his opposed it. He doesn’t mention South Forsyth High School all the money spent in support girls cross country team won of the amendment by organithe Class AAAAAAA state zations whose identities were championship in Carrollton, kept secret. Color me naive after having finished second but I’m guessing there was an last year. How can you top out-of-state special interest that? Well, you can go and get group or two and maybe even yourself married to a young a for-profit charter managelady by the name of Lyndsay ment company lurking behind Nichols, who is as pretty on the the screen. There is no place inside as she is on the outside. for secrecy in an issue of this Nicholas, like his father and his importance. uncle, is a public high school ••• science teacher, now in his fifth As we watch the transfer of year and teaching International power from the Obama adminBaccalaureate physics at South istration to the Trump adminForsyth in Cumming. I keep istration, I would commend waiting on politicians and “The President’s Club” to you. bureaucratic satraps and deepWritten by a couple of Time pocketed special interest groups magazine editors who have

covered the White House for many years, the book describes how every sitting president comes to a point where they have need to seek the advice and counsel of one or more of their predecessors on a particularly thorny matter, many times involving national security.

Men who were once bitter enemies quickly understand that only someone who has sat in the Oval Office can understand the enormity of the issues with which the current president is dealing. We won’t know when it happens, but I don’t expect anything in the just-concluded election to change that dynamic.

••• Finally, I hope you notice a new photograph accompanying this space. It replaces maybe the ugliest mug shot in the history of the world — or that is at least what a number of readers told me, as well as The Woman Who Shares My Name. Reader criticism I can handle, but not from someone capable of force-feeding me broccoli for breakfast. Ergo, the new photo.

I wonder if Brad Pitt has ever had to go through something like this?

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at yarb2400@bellsouth.net; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, Georgia 31139; online at dickyarbrough.com or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/dickyarb.

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•From Page 1A they came out to the farm, although Shawn had visited a few years ago before he and Tina were married.

When Shawn mentioned the farm, Tina was on board, especially considering the fact that they have a 3-year old named Cole.

“We wanted to experience something more festive as a family,” Tina said. “Here, it’s more of an event. We get to cut down the tree ourselves, there are hay rides and a lot more.”

As for the tree they picked out, they said Cole got to pick out the tree; well, at least in theory.

“He picked out the tiniest tree he could find and we knew that wouldn’t work,” Tina said. “We prefer a bigger, sturdier tree to hang ornaments on, and one that doesn’t need much trimming.”

In the end, the family found their perfect tree and strapped it to their vehicle to take home.

For the Thompsons, seeing the excitement on kids’ faces as they take home the tree they want is exactly why they do this.

“It was always Tommy’s dream to have a tree farm,” Denise said. “He purchased trees in Michigan and brought them down here to sell, and really loved it. After he retired from UPS, we got this land with the acreage. My daughter told him, ‘Daddy, you get your tree farm.’

Since then, it’s been a labor of love.”

The labor of love extends to the family as well, especially to their daughter’s husband.

“When he asked us if he could marry her, we told him that he has our blessing if he agrees to help with the tree farm every year,” Denise said.

•From Page 1A to be determined.

“While our caucus has not yet taken a position, I think we all understand people get sick whether they have money or not and we have to, as a state, provide a healthy workforce so our investment in health care cannot diminish.”

The General Assembly is a little over a month away from beginning its 2017 session, and once that begins, legislators will spend 40 days (not counting time off for committee work) trying to work out the state’s issues.

The hospital provider fees are among of the issues Shafer, a Republican from Duluth, and Abrams, a Democrat from Atlanta, agreed will be key topics in the 2017 legislative session.

Shafer said the state enacted the fees about eight years ago, and they allow Georgia to allocate nearly $1 billion of its budget to make sure rural hospitals don’t fail. The fees themselves generate about $300 million in revenue, but the Senate leader said that money allows the state to get another $500 to $600 million in federal matching funds for the hospitals.

“It’s critical that it be renewed because we don’t have a plan to replace the $1 billion loss of revenue that we’d have if the fee wasn’t renewed,” Shafer said.

With Republicans in Washington expected to work on a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the issue of Medicaid expansion, which seemed likely to be a major issue in Georgia next year, may now be put on the back burner.

Until lawmakers in Washington decide what to do with health care, that is.

Under President Barack Obama, the federal government has promised

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As the family welcomes those in the community to their home, they know that Dec. 18 will not be the end.

Although it is the last day they will sell trees, come January, the planting of new trees happens and the cycle continues.

“It takes about four or five years for the trees to grow,” Tommy said. “Usually they grow 2 to 4 feet a year and we don’t tag them as being able to be cut down until they reach at least 6 feet.”

The tree farm is open Mondays through Fridays from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Above, Francis Jones wheels out a tree with his granddaughter, Kenley, on Thursday at Thompson’s Tree Farm in Lawrenceville. At left, Kade Hendrix, right, is helped by her brother, Jake, as they cut down a Christmas tree on Thursday at Thompson’s Tree Farm in Lawrenceville. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Legislators

Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and state Rep.elect Brenda Lopez discuss state issues during the Gwinnett Chamber’s Legislative Update Luncheon at the Infinite Energy Forum on Friday. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

to pay 90 percent of the Medicaid expansion costs.

With there being a good chance of Congress repealing Obama’s signature health care law and Trump signing off on it, there is uncertainty about what will happen beyond next spring.

“Now that we have a new president who probably won’t renew the promise to pay the 90 percent forever, we need to pause and see what sort of policy changes will come out of Washington before we begin committing to things,” Shafer said.

Legislators expected to look at education Health care is hardly the only issue that legislators will face next year, according to Shafer and Abrams.

Rising tuition costs and an overhaul of the aging K-12 funding formula for public schools are also expected to be key issues next year, they said. They agreed the public school funding formula, which is an issue Gov. Nathan Deal has studied with an eye on overhauling, needs to be revised to help fund low-income and rural schools.

How tuition issues could be solved, however,

remains to be seen.

Abrams said one idea is to use revenue from casino gambling to pay for higher education. That plan would be similar to the use of lottery dollars for education, although voters would first have to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling.

“For us (in the House Democratic Caucus), the conversation has to be on gap funding,” Abrams said. “In the state of Georgia, there are 13,000 students who are academically eligible who dropped out of school in 2013 and 2014 because of a lack of $5,000 or less.

“We have a need-based aid gap of $660 million in the state of Georgia in our higher ed system. In 2015, only $28.8 million was available. That gap is dangerous.”

Shafer said college tuition has increased so much in Georgia that it is driving other educationrelated issues dealing with student loans and being able to fund the HOPE scholarships.

“At the core of the student loan problem, at the core of the HOPE scholarship problem is the cost of higher education, and I

think we’ve got to address that in a thoughtful and reasonable way,” he said.

Shafer said changes to the funding formula for higher education could be one way to approach the issue.

“Other states, as I’ve looked at this issue, have made changes to their higher education funding formula that reward colleges based on things like what percentage of the students graduate,” he said.

Mass transit may also come up There are some other issues that could come up in the session. Shafer said one issue that should be looked at is mass transit as traffic in metro Atlanta, and particularly in Gwinnett, continues to worsen.

Gwinnett was included in MARTA’s footprint under the MARTA Act of 1965, but Gwinnett voters have repeatedly voted down referendums to pay a tax to participate in the transit system.

“I believe that mass transit plays a role in solving our transportation problems, but I think we’ve got to be smart about it and thoughtful,” Shafer said.

He said after the luncheon that he expects a mass transit solution will take several years to accomplish. Part of an effort to address the issue may mean some sort of overhaul of MARTA’s governance system.

“As we move forward on mass transit, which I’m generally supportive of, we’ve got to make some governance changes to MARTA as an agency that is regional in scope,” Shafer said. “And we’ve got to make sure the legislators and the people who will ultimately approach this tax have a clear understanding of how this money will be spent.”

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Parade

carols while a ninth-grade Scrooge watched from his tower above them on the float.

Somewhere up ahead, fifth-grade girls from Girl Scout Troop 2422 walked in their first Christmas parade together dressed as presents. The girls have been together since preschool.

The parade even included a float by the local Gargiulo family, who consider float-making a hobby.

Their pet goat, Annabell, came along for the ride.

Councilman Bob Clark said unique community spirit was what made this parade special for Lawrenceville.

“A lot of our community folks decided to have floats, too,” said Clark.

“It’s exciting for them to be a part of that effort.”

Still, nobody denied that the Clydesdales held a special draw. About 50 people came out to the gravel parking lot beside the Lawrenceville Lawn about an hour before the parade to watch the horses get hitched up.

Clydesdale Handler Shelby Zarobinski said the horses would now begin a four-day journey to Fort Collins, Colo., before heading to Las Vegas for Christmas.

She said it seemed like the 10 Clydesdales

enjoyed their time in Lawrenceville.

“The people certainly have liked them,” Zarobinski said.

That was evident from the applause and cheers the horses recieved as they walked down the street strapped to their Budweiser wagon. A dalmatian sat on top of the wagon with the two drivers.

Chris Merz said that dalmatian was what brought him out to walk in the parade. He serves on the board of the Dalmatian Club of Greater Atlanta and he’d come with his four dogs and a handful of other members to participate.

He seemed prepared to do something none of the other participants seemed prepared to do — challenge the Budwesier Clydesdales.

Sort of.

“The reason we came was the Clydesdales,” Merz said. “We wanted to upstage the dalmatian that was on the sleigh with the Clydesdales.”

Clydesdales aside, parade participants, including Merz, said they were excited to be a part of Lawrenceville’s first Christmas parade.

“We’re all winners,” Clark said. “I hope the people that came out really enjoyed the show.”

Budweiser Clydesdale handlers harness the horses to get ready for the first Lawrenceville Christmas parade.

(Staff Photo: Cailin O’Brien)

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Rams’ redemption

Evan Sturgil (3) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Elijah Shah (14) during Friday’s Class AAAAAAA state semifinal against Mill Creek. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

After falling just short last year, Grayson reaches state finals

By Paul Thomas

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Last season Grayson came painfully close to reaching the state championship game.

It looked to have a trip to the Georgia Dome all but wrapped up against Roswell after going up by three with just 41 seconds left in the game. But the Hornets were able to con-

GHSA STATE FOOTBALL FINALS Friday’s Games 10 a.m. — Class A-Private Fellowship Christian vs. ELCA 1 p.m. — Class AAA GAC vs. Cedar Grove 4:30 p.m. — Class AAAAA Buford vs.

Rome 8 p.m. — Class AAAAAA Valdosta vs.

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nect on two passes of 30 yards or more, including a 35-yard completion to A.J.

Saturday’s Games 10 a.m. — Class A Public McIntosh County vs. Macon County 1 p.m. — Class AA Benedictine vs.

Fitzgerald 4:30 p.m. — Class AAAA Cartersville vs.

Thomson 8 p.m. — Class AAAAAAA Roswell vs.

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Smith just 10 seconds left to win the game.

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time lead over Mill Creek on Friday night, Grayson’s remaining players from

last year’s team knew they had to play to the very end to clinch a spot in the Class AAAAAAA title game. Even with a strong second half by the Hawks, Grayson came up with just enough defensive stops for a 44-26 victory to clinch a trip to the Georgia Dome.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” said quarterback Chase Brice, who threw for 294 yards and four touchdowns on Friday.

“The last time I was in the Dome was Corky Kell freshman year against Colquitt and hopefully we can close it out senior year.”

Grayson (13-1) led 3814 at intermission as its defense forced five punts and a Quinton Thames pick-six made the Hawks’ hole deep enough they wouldn’t be able to climb

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GAC excited for another shot Semifinal victory sends Buford at a title in the Georgia Dome to its 17th state championship

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FORT VALLEY — There were several different themes Greater Atlanta Christian football coach Tim Hardy alluded to during his postgame speech to his top-ranked Spartans following their 13-7 win over No. 2 Peach County on Friday night at Anderson Stadium.

There was the outstanding effort from the defense, which held a high-power Trojans offense some 32 points below its season average, including holding them to single digits for the first time in 2016.

There was yet another

It was talked about a lot among players, coaches, students, parents, fans and even the media, following Buford’s 28-16 Class AAAAA state semifinal win over No. 6 state-ranked Kell at Tom Riden Stadium.

There’s no place like Dome for the holidays, and that’s especially true for the second-ranked Wolves (12-1), who have made a seemingly annual trip to the Georgia Dome for the better part of the last two decades.

The precise numbers are astounding.

Buford has earned its way to the Dome each year since the state championship game in each classification

GAC quarterback Davis Mills (16) looks for an open receiver during Friday night’s state playoff game at Peach County in Fort Valley. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

strong postseason road outing by the Spartans (13-1), who have won their last three games as the visitors in playoff games after Friday’s victory, and second in as

many weeks.

But the main message Hardy delivered to his jubilant team Friday night was one of redemption.

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Buford head coach Jess Simpson hugs his son Jake shortly after the Wolves beat Kell 28-16 in the Class AAAAA state semifinals. (Photo: David McGregor)

was moved there in 2008, and the Wolves are Domeward bound again when they take on No. 5 Rome for this year’s AAAAA title Friday afternoon.

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No. 11 UCLA 97, No. 1 Kentucky 92 LEXINGTON, Ky. — No. 11 UCLA used 10 3-pointers and 53 percent shooting to upset No. 1

poured in 24 points and forward Johnathan Motley had 17 and grabbed eight rebounds.

Guards Trevon Bluiett and Edmond Sumner had 23 and 19 points respectively for Xavier. But the Musketeers shot 23 percent in the second half and 31 for the contest.

No. 15 Purdue 90, Morehead State 56 WEST LAFAYETTE, No. 25 West Virginia 66, Ind. — No. 15 Purdue made 11 3-pointers durNo. 6 Virginia 57 CHARLOTTESVILLE, ing the first 20 minutes, including four each from VA. — No. 25 West guards Dakota Mathias Virginia ended Virginia’s 24-game home win streak and Carsen Edwards, and with a 66-57 win over the the Boilermakers cruised sixth-ranked Cavaliers on to a 90-56 victory over Tennessee Volunteers guard Shembari Phillips (25) dribbles the ball against the Geor- Saturday afternoon at John Morehead State on Saturday. gia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. (Photo: Randy Paul Jones Arena.

Purdue (6-2) came into The Mountaineers shot Sartin-USA Today Sports) this game leading the Big 45 percent from the field No. 4 Kansas 89, Ten in 3-point field goal and forced Virginia (7-1) Kentucky 97-92 Saturday two free throws with 7.4 Stanford 74 shooting percentage at into 14 turnovers to pull at Rupp Arena. seconds left to ice the win.

LAWRENCE, Kan. 41.8 and sank 11 of 20 in off the road upset.

The loss snapped a 42—Senior point guard the first half against the West Virginia (6-1) game home win streak for No. 2 Villanova 88, Frank Mason led Kansas Eagles’ zone defense. was led by guard Jevon the Wildcats.

Saint Joeseph’s 57 in scoring for the sixth Edwards finished with Carter with 11 points and Senior guard Isaac VILLANOVA, Pa. time in eight games with 16 points, Mathias added forward Nathan Adrian Hamilton paced UCLA — Kris Jenkins scored 20 points Saturday as the 14 and Caleb Swanigan with 10. with 19 points, hitting 20 points and Josh Hart No. 4 Jayhawks toppled and P.J. Thompson each 7 of 13 shots. Freshman registered an impressive scored 13 for the BoilerNo. 9 Baylor 76 forward T.J. Leaf added triple-double of 16 points, Stanford 89-74 in Allen makers. Miguel Dicent No. 7 Xavier 61 17, junior center Thomas 11 rebounds and 10 assists Fieldhouse.

Mason drove for an achad 11 to lead Morehead WACO, Texas — BayWelsh and freshman guard as No. 2-ranked Villanova robatic reverse layup with lor’s Manu Lecomte State.

Lonzo Ball had 14 points defeated Big 5 rival Saint and senior guard Bryce Joseph’s 88-57 in what Alford scored 11 as the is annually known as the “Holy War” on Saturday.

Bruins put six players in Darryl Reynolds double figures.

Kentucky (7-1) mounted added 13 points and Jalen Brunson contributed 11, a furious rally after trailwhile Eric Paschall and ing by 11 points with Donte DiVincenzo each only 30 seconds left. The had 10 for the Wildcats (8Wildcats went on a 9-1 0), who won their record run on 3-pointers from freshman guard De’Aaron 16th straight Big 5 game.

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With starting point guard Jordan Bone recovering from a stress fracture, Phillips handed out a career-high seven assists.

Freshman forward Grant Williams also had 14 points, and freshman forward John Fulkerson finished with 12 points and eight rebounds for the Vols (3-3), who never trailed and improved to 2-1 at home this season.

Georgia Tech junior center Ben Lammers had a double-double, with 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets, who have yet to win on the road this season under new coach Josh Pastner. Senior forward Quinton Stephens added 15 points for Georgia Tech.

The Jackets (4-3) never found their shooting touch Saturday and were held to 32.7 percent from the floor. Tennessee, on the other hand, shot 52.8 percent from the floor.

Tennessee jumped on the Yellow Jackets early, taking a 22-12 lead on a jumper by Robert Hubbs III with seven minutes left in the first half.

The Vols added to their lead with an 8-0 run and Lamonte Turner hit a 3-pointer with 23 seconds left in the first half, sending Tennessee into the intermission with a 42-25 lead.

Hubbs finished with 10 points, the fourth Volunteer to reach double figures Saturday.

The Volunteers have a difficult upcoming two-week stretch, featuring games against No. 3 North Carolina and No. 8 Gonzaga, before opening SEC play at Texas A&M on Dec. 29.

Georgia Tech travels to Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday and also has a game against Georgia before opening ACC play against North Carolina on Dec. 31.

12:15 remaining to ignite the sellout crowd and also boost the Kansas lead to 14 points before the Jayhawks rode out the finish and climbed to 7-1 with their seventh straight win.

Junior forward Reid Travis powered Stanford (6-3). He scored a gamehigh 29 points while getting to the foul line 22 times and draining 19 free throws.

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SWIMMING & DIVING 5 p.m. —St. Pius at GAC

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Alabama celebrates Saturday’s SEC Championship over Florida at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)

No. 1 Alabama routs UF for SEC title The Sports Xchange

field goal by Adam Griffith.

Then Derrick Gore ATLANTA — Alabama blocked a Florida punt and won the national championJosh Jacobs returned it 27 ship in 2009, the last time yards for a score. Griffith’s it followed an unbeaten extra-point attempt was regular season with a victory blocked and returned 98 over Florida in the SEC yards for two points by DaChampionship Game and vid Reese, but the Crimson the Crimson Tide appear Tide led 16-9 after the first poised for a repeat attempt. quarter despite minus-7 net Alabama, which won yards. national titles in 2011, 2012 It was 33-16 at intermisand 2015 with one loss, is sion, with Alabama scoring assured of the top seed today the most first-half points in when the College Football an SEC title game. Gehrig Playoff pairings are released Dieter caught a 6-yard TD after routing the Florida pass from Hurts, Josh JaGators 54-16 at the Georgia cobs scored on a 6-yard run Dome on Saturday.

Florida defender Quincy Wilson (6) tackles Alabama’s and Griffith made a 25-yard “You don’t always get Da’Shawn Hand (9) after a short gain during Saturday’s field goal before Appleby’s what you want in life, but SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlan- 25-yard TD pass to DeAndre Goolsby with 19 you get what you deserve,” ta. (Photo: Craig Cappy) seconds left in the second Alabama coach Nick Saban quarter. said. “These guys have done defeated South Carolina 56- if Florida might be able to Alabama erased any a fantastic job all season 17 in 2010. give the Crimson Tide a doubt about the victory in long. I’m really proud of “It’s big, man,” Foster battle. them.” said of Alabama’s third Alabama hadn’t given up the third quarter, making a goal-line stand and then It was the 25th straight straight SEC title and thank- a touchdown to an opposdriving 98 yards. Scarvictory over two seasons for ing his teammates during the ing offense in 17 quarters brough scored on a 2-yard Alabama, which has outpostgame celebration. “Roll dating back to October run to climax the drive and scored its past four victims Tide! I love you all boys.” before Florida scored on then scored from a yard out by a combined 169-34.

Bo Scarbrough scored the opening possession. in the fourth at the end of a The Crimson Tide (13-0) two touchdowns and had Appleby completed 6 of 7 ran one of three first-half 91 of the 234 rushing yards passes, three times convert- 91-yard march.

Alabama’s final touchinterceptions against Austin by Alabama, which didn’t ing on third down before down came on a 10-yard Appleby back for a touchhave a turnover. Freshman hitting Antonio Calloway run by Gore. down and also scored on quarterback Jalen Hurts for a 5-yard TD. With a likely return to a blocked punt in even completed 11 of 20 passes “I thought we had a Atlanta for the semifinals surpassing their billing as for 138 yards and a TD. pretty good plan,” McElof the College Football a 24-point favorite over the “In my opinion, it’s the wain said.

Playoff, the only bad news Gators (8-4). best team, top to bottom, But the Crimson Tide, Senior linebacker Reuben that Nick’s had since he’s picked off Appleby the next for Alabama was the loss of Hamilton, the team’s Foster, voted the MVP, had been there,” said Florida two times Florida had the second-leading tackler. The two of Alabama’s four sacks coach Jim McElwain, a ball, with Minkah Fitzpatjunior linebacker left the and Florida was held to zero former Alabama assistant. rick returning his 44 yards game in the second quarter yards on the ground in the “Just the overall team speed for a TD after Shaun Dion second-most lopsided of 25 is different.”

Hamilton’s interception and with a knee injury and is SEC title games. Auburn The game started out as long return led to a 31-yard likely headed for surgery.

Greene among former MVPs honored at SEC Championship

By David Friedlander

is, I wish (the recognition) wasn’t going to be in front of about (72,000-plus) fans that normally root against As No. 2 on the UniGeorgia.” versity of Georgia’s Greene’s playful obFormer Georcareer passing list, David servation of SEC rivalries gia quarterGreene’s college football aside, he was proud to back and career has already taken on represent the University South Gwina larger than life presence and Gwinnett County durnett graduate in the eyes of the Bulldog ing Saturday’s ceremony, David Greene waves to the Nation. which was only part of crowd after The same can also be several different events being recogsaid for his significance in over the weekend that also nized as a the Southeastern Conferincluded the recognition former SEC ence, as the South Gwinof this year’s SEC Good Championship nett grad also occupies the Works Team on Thursday game MVP. No. 2 spot on the conferand an appearance at the (Photo: Craig ence’s all-time passing list SEC’s Fan Fest on Friday.

Cappy) behind only fellow Bulldog And he wasn’t the only Aaron Murray. former Bulldog and former But as the SEC’s elite Gwinnett high school gathered for its ultimate standout honored this event of the season, one of weekend.

Greene’s favorite career Former Bulldog lineman during Saturday’s game accomplishments was fans 14 years ago when he Florida and Cam Newton and Parkview grad Jon celebrated during the 2016 between Alabama and won the award following a of Auburn — plus other Stinchcomb was selected SEC Championship Game Florida. performance that saw him big names like Peyton to represent Georgia in “What’s really cool is on Saturday at the Georgia complete 17 of 29 passes Manning of Tennessee and this year’s SEC Legends that the (game) tickets have for 237 yards and a touch- Georgia’s only other MVP presentation, which recogDome.

As the conference cel(images of) the different down in the Bulldogs’ 30-3 winner, D.J. Shockley. nizes players who excelled ebrated the 25th edition of MVPs on them,” Greene win over Arkansas.

“It’s meant a lot to me,” on the gridiron and helped its title game, it recognized said. “That was really neat.

It was definitely a day Greene said of winning the write history of football at the previous 24 winners of (The SEC) reached out to he’ll never forget, and one MVP and being honored their respective schools. the game’s Most Valuable me in the spring and told that puts him in rare com- by the SEC this weekAnd getting to catch up Player award — which me they were going to do pany in one of the nation’s end. “One of the things with former teammates like included Greene, the 2002 it, and I was obviously premier college football you always dream about Stinchcomb and Shockley, winner. surprised and excited to be conferences, joining a list as a player growing up as well as meet and greet And there was an even a part of it.” that includes five Heisman is playing good football the other former MVPs and more lasting honor for Greene, who now works Trophy winners — Derrick on a big stage. The SEC legends, was perhaps the Greene and the other 23 in commercial insurance Henry and Mark Ingram Championship Game is a highlight of the weekend former MVPs than just in Atlanta, brought plenty Jr. of Alabama, Tim Tebow huge stage to play on. So it for Greene. the recognition ceremony of excitement to Georgia and Danny Wuerffel of means a lot. The only thing “It going to be a fun david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

weekend,” Greene said Thursday. “Getting to see Stinchcomb and Shockley again was great. We’ll have a full three days together, and that’s going to be awesome. And getting to see (other MVPs) like Tebow and (SEC) Commissioner (Greg) Sankey was tremendous.”

The recognition for Greene, Stinchcomb and the others also represented the end of an era.

With the SEC Championship Game set to move next door to MercedesBenz Stadium next year, Saturday was the final edition of the game played in the Georgia Dome, which debuted as its site in its third year in 1994, which left Greene feeling a bit nostalgic.

“I haven’t even thought about it like that until you mentioned it, but I guess so,” Greene said when asked if he’d reflected on the final SEC title game at the Dome. “It’s hard to believe it’s the 25th (edition of the) game already.

It just shows you that as a player, you never really get a chance to fully enjoy these things because ass soon as you win the game, your mind goes on to the next game. Now is really the time you enjoy them.”

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•From Page 1B classifications in 1996, and will mark the program’s 17th overall appearance in a state championship game, 11 of which have ended with a title.

And it never gets old — at least not to head coach Jess Simpson, who has presided over 10 of the program’s previous state finals appearances and seven of its championships.

And he hopes it never gets old for his players, no matter how much they have come to expect getting there every year, especially considering the fact Buford has a chance to win a state title in its fifth different classification Friday.

“I hope we don’t take it for granted because I know personally how hard these kids and these coaches (work) to get back there and do it,” Simpson said after Friday’s win over Kell.

“Just these last two weeks, we have been beat up and injured. To do it and win two close games. I’m very proud of our guys.”

If this particular trip to the finals seems a little special to Simpson, it’s not hard to understand why.

After coaching one of his sons, Cooper, in trips to the finals every season in his playing career, Simpson will watch another son, senior linebacker/receiver Jake, close out his career in the Dome on Friday.

“I have a lot of emotions,” the elder Simpson

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Kell Buford

FIRST QUARTER Kell: Connor Mendelson 25 FG, 6:38 Buford: Anthony Grant 15 run (Bernardo Burgos kick) :41 SECOND QUARTER Buford: TD Roof 4 run (Burgos kick) 4:00 Kell: Josh Blancato 27 pass from John Lampley (Mendelson kick) :25 THIRD QUARTER None FOURTH QUARTER Buford: TD Roof 58 run (Burgos kick) 5:46 Kell: Jared Hill 5 pass from John Lampley (Two-point conversion failed) 3:22 Buford: Christian Turner 3 run (Burgos kick) 2:11

KELL BUF First downs 8 12 Rushes-yards 25-90 50-342 Comp-Att-Int 10-23-1 6-11-0 Passing yards 89 39 Penalties-yards 4-35 6-48 Fumbles-lost 1-0 0-0

Buford’s Garrett Scoggins signals touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Wolves’ 28-16 victory over Kell High School on Friday in Buford. (Photo: David McGregor)

said. “I have emotions as a dad. My youngest son is a senior on this team and to finish it out next Friday in the Dome and to have this opportunity is pretty special.

As the head coach of this group of seniors and knowing the hard work and how hard it is to get there, y’all

have seen how hard the last two weeks it has been. I’m proud of my boys.”

Simpson will be happy to know that the enormity of what the Wolves have accomplished thus far, and the accomplishments they can further add, has not been lost on his players.

Certainly senior T.D. Roof, who ran for 114 yards and two touchdown on nine carries and played his normal hard-hitting game on defense, understands just how hard it is to make it to the finals despite how easy Buford has made it seem.

And with the Wolves

having fallen to Cartersville in last year’s AAAA title game, Roof says the veterans on the team have plenty of incentive for Friday’s game.

“We’ve been working all year to get to this point,” Roof said. “It ended last season with a bad taste in

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Above, Jeff Herron celebrates on Friday during Grayson’s Class AAAAAAA state semifinal win over Mill Creek in Loganville. Below, Grayson quarterback Chase Brice (2) eludes a Mill Creek defender. (Photos: WIll Fagan)

•From Page 1B out of it. Thames collided with Mill Creek receiver Jack Plummer and wrestled the ball away from him for the score.

The play could have been a fumble, but was ruled an interception by Grayson’s official stats keeper.

“I hit him and then I felt the ball loose so I grabbed it and pulled it,” Thames said. “I just kept yanking and then it came out and then somehow I kept my feet and just kept running.”

Mill Creek (13-1) started the second half by forcing a three-and-out and a 74-yard scoring drive capped off by a 21yard Joe Thomas touchdown run.

The Hawks held the Rams to just two field goals in the second half, but could never cut the lead to less than 15 points after a Cameron Turley touchdown run made it 41-26 with 10:48 remaining. Three times Mill Creek had a chance to get closer than down two scores, but Grayson’s defense came up with a turnover on downs all three times.

“We didn’t play well in the second half and it started in the second quarter,” Grayson head coach Jeff Herron said.

“Momentum is a funny thing. But to our kids’

3 7 0 6 — 16 7 7 0 14 — 28

Grayson GRAYSON 44, MILL CREEK 26

Mill Creek 7 7 6 6 — 26 Grayson 9 29 3 3 — 44 FIRST QUARTER Grayson: Elijah Barnes 17 pass from Chase Brice (kick failed), 10:28 Grayson: Will VanPamelen 41 FG, 5:22 Mill Creek: Edmond Graham 19 run (Brenton King kick), 2:40 SECOND QUARTER Grayson: Kurt Taylor 9 pass from Brice (VanPamelen kick) 8:31 Grayson: Evan Sturgill 25 pass from Brice (VanPamelen kick) 4:18 Grayson: Quinton Thames 44 interception return (VanPamelen kick) 3:56 Grayson Jamyest Williams 42 pass from Brice (Camron Thompson run) 1:11 Mill Creek: Adrian Jackson 2 pass from Cameron Turley (King kick), 0:20 THIRD QUARTER Mill Creek: Joe Thomas 21 run (pass failed), 4:40 Grayson: VanPamelen 35 FG, 1:56 FOURTH QUARTER Mill Creek: Cameron Turley 7 run (kick blocked), 10:48 Grayson: VanPamelen 20 FG, 0:39

MC GRAY First downs 18 15 Rushes-yards 26-88 35-150 Passing yards 198 294 Compt-Att-INT 20-43-1 17-25-0 Fumbles-lost 1-0 4-2 Penalties-yards 4-40 12-125

credit they found a way to finish it. So I told them I wasn’t very happy right now but I’ll feel better in the morning and we’ll start getting ready for next week.”

The team that Grayson will be getting ready for this week is poetically Roswell. The Hornets (140) defeated Westlake 28-0 to reach a second straight state finals. The two teams will meet Saturday at 8

p.m. for the championship.

After the win over Mill Creek, the Grayson players all said they were happy with the win, but far from satisfied.

“We can’t go to the Dome and come up short,” said Grayson receiver Evan Sturgill, who had six catches for 120 yards and touchdown on Friday.

“We’ve got to take what’s our from the beginning of the season.”

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Mill Creek: Joe Thomas12-82; Edmond Graham 5-24; Jamar Hall 2-8; Anthony Presto 1-(minus-1); Cameron Turley 6-(minus-25). Grayson: Jamyest Williams 9-55; Ronald Thompkins 4-48; Kurt Taylor 17-38; Chase Brice 3-8; Camron Thompson 1-1; Elijah Barnes 1-0 PASSING — Mill Creek: Turley 2043-1, 198. Grayson: Brice 17-25-0, 294 RECEIVING — Mill Creek: Ace Williams 4-108; Jack Plummer 3-57; Adrian Jackson 5-49; Preston Norwood 2-13; Graham 5-9; Thomas 1-3. Grayson: Evan Sturgill 6-120; Williams 4-73; Barnes 2-51; Jarquavius Lane 2-47; Taylor 1-9; DeAngelo Gibbs 1-6; Elijah Shah 1-2

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Kell: Josiah Futral 11-53; John Lampley 8-21; Dre Houston 5-24; Jackson Gehman 1-(-8). Buford: Christian Turner 24-139; Anthony Grant 10-58; T.D. Roof 9-114; Derrian Brown 3-9; Mic Roof 3-22.

PASSING — Kell: John Lampley 10-22-1, 89. Buford: Mic Roof 6-100, 39.

RECEIVING — Kell: Michael Luckie 1-9; Jared Hill 6-41; Josiah Furtal 2-12; Jackson Gehman 1-27.

Anthony Grant 3-23; Jake Simpson 1-15; T.D. Roof 1-(-10); Grant Breyo 1-11.

our mouth and cant be any more excited. This is where put in 365 days to make it to this one day and we are there and now we have to finish it.”

— Staff correspondents Brandon Brigman and Scott Smith contributed to this report

Spartans

“We’re back where we need to be,” he exclaimed to his players, referred to the Georgia Dome, where GAC will make its second championship game appearance under Hardy when they take on No. 6 Cedar Grove for the Class AAA title next Friday.

It’s not difficult to understand where Hardy is coming from with that message, especially for the Spartan seniors.

While Friday’s win was GAC’s fourth state semifinal appearance in the last five seasons, all of those seasons eventually ended in disappointing fashion.

In particular, the last two — a home loss to eventual state champ Pace Academy in last year’s Class AA state semifinals and a loss to Benedictine in the 2014 AA state title game, which ended GAC’s undefeated season to that point — have left the Spartans who remain from those two teams feeling a sense of unfinished business.

“It’s awesome,” said senior quarterback Davis Mills, who finished the night 16 of 27 for 219 yards and scored the Spartans’ only touchdown with a 2-yard run in the second quarter.

“It’s not over yet, but it’s something we’ve been working towards all year.

It’s our goal to win a state championship, and to have the opportunity is humbling. But we’ve also got to keep working.”

Indeed, while Hardy’s postgame message to his team touched briefly on

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GAC Peach Co.

3 7 0 3 — 13 0 0 0 7 — 7

FIRST QUARTER GAC: Brooks Buce 29 FG, 5:12 SECOND QUARTER GAC: Davis Mills 2 run (Sean Henderson kick), 8:19 THIRD QUARTER None FOURTH QUARTER GAC: Buce 33 FG, 6:58 Peach Co.: Devonte Howard 15 pass from Antonio Gilbert (Mitchell Fineran kick), 1:27

GAC PC First downs 15 18 Rushes-yards 30-67 33-128 Passing yards 219 229 Att.-Comp.-INT 16-27-0 20-38-1 Fumbles-lost 2-0 2-0 Penalties-yds 1-10 2-10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — GAC: Kyler McMichael 15-66, Mills 11-18, Alex Boglin 3-(-3), TEAM 1-(14). Peach Co.: Gilbert 13-62, James Jackson 9-54, Chris Gibson 5-10, Kearis Jackson 4-2, Reginald Gray 1-2, TEAM 1-(-2).

PASSING — GAC: Mills 1627-0, 229. Peach Co.: Gilbert 20-37-1, 229; Omar Cervantes 0-1-0, 0.

RECEIVING — GAC: Max Burke 6-130, Jake Floyd 5-35, Jeffrey Blake 2-27, Harrison Sloan 2-18, Boglin 1-9. Peach Co.: Howard 6-69, Justin Harris 6-65, K. Jackson 5-66, Kendrick Johnson 3-29.

the past, he wants his Spartans looking more ahead towards Friday’s meeting with Cedar Grove, rather than looking back.

“Here’s the deal. We just want to play our best,” Hardy said. “That’s where the focus should be. I felt like (Friday) night, we played great defense. There are a couple of spots we’ve got to clean up, but with our best effort, good things happen.

“Every year is new and unique. We just want to continue to push and push and push to be a better team, and we came out and had a great performance (Friday).”

GAC’s Laurence Phillips (73) and Scott Thomas (55) stop Peach County quarterback Antonio Gilbert (12) during Friday night’s state playoff game at Peach County in Fort Valley. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 • 5B

NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away New England 9 2 0 .818 293 197 3-2-0 6-0-0 Miami 7 4 0 .636 249 240 5-1-0 2-3-0 Buffalo 6 5 0 .545 281 236 3-2-0 3-3-0 N.Y. Jets 3 8 0 .273 196 266 1-4-0 2-4-0 South

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Houston 6 5 0 .545 194 236 5-1-0 1-4-0 Tennessee 6 6 0 .500 308 296 3-3-0 3-3-0 Indianapolis 5 6 0 .455 270 301 3-3-0 2-3-0 Jacksonville 2 9 0 .182 214 293 1-4-0 1-5-0 North

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Pittsburgh 6 5 0 .545 266 222 3-2-0 3-3-0 Baltimore 6 5 0 .545 218 201 4-2-0 2-3-0 Cincinnati 3 7 1 .318 213 245 2-2-1 1-5-0 Cleveland 0 12 0 .000 197 352 0-6-0 0-6-0 West

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Oakland 9 2 0 .818 307 275 4-2-0 5-0-0 Kansas City 8 3 0 .727 252 214 4-1-0 4-2-0 Denver 7 4 0 .636 266 219 4-2-0 3-2-0 San Diego 5 6 0 .455 313 291 3-2-0 2-4-0

AFC NFC Div 7-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 5-3-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 3-4-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 3-5-0 0-3-0 1-2-0 AFC NFC Div 4-4-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 3-5-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 3-5-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 1-7-0 1-2-0 1-2-0 AFC NFC Div 5-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 0-3-0 4-0-0 3-5-0 0-2-1 1-2-0 0-8-0 0-4-0 0-4-0 AFC NFC Div 6-1-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 4-3-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 4-5-0 1-1-0 1-3-0

NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Dallas 11 1 0 .917 333 228 5-1-0 6-0-0 N.Y. Giants 8 3 0 .727 231 213 5-1-0 3-2-0 Washington 6 4 1 .591 280 264 4-2-0 2-2-1 Philadelphia 5 6 0 .455 254 213 4-1-0 1-5-0 South

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Atlanta 7 4 0 .636 358 302 3-2-0 4-2-0 Tampa Bay 6 5 0 .545 249 264 2-4-0 4-1-0 New Orleans 5 6 0 .455 334 307 3-3-0 2-3-0 Carolina 4 7 0 .364 276 281 3-3-0 1-4-0 North

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Detroit 7 4 0 .636 247 238 5-1-0 2-3-0 Minnesota 6 5 0 .545 218 192 4-1-0 2-4-0 Green Bay 4 6 0 .400 247 276 3-2-0 1-4-0 Chicago 2 8 0 .200 157 237 2-2-0 0-6-0 West

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Seattle 7 3 1 .682 224 187 5-0-0 2-3-1 Arizona 4 6 1 .409 245 228 3-2-1 1-4-0 Los Angeles 4 7 0 .364 170 236 1-4-0 3-3-0 San Francisco 1 10 0 .091 228 344 1-5-0 0-5-0

AFC 4-0-0 3-0-0 2-1-1 2-0-0

NFC 7-1-0 5-3-0 4-3-0 3-6-0

Div 3-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 0-3-0

AFC NFC Div 2-1-0 5-3-0 3-1-0 1-2-0 5-3-0 2-1-0 1-3-0 4-3-0 1-2-0 0-3-0 4-4-0 1-3-0 AFC NFC Div 2-2-0 5-2-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 4-5-0 1-3-0 1-2-0 3-4-0 2-1-0 0-3-0 2-5-0 2-1-0 AFC NFC Div 4-0-0 3-3-1 1-1-1 1-2-0 3-4-1 2-1-1 1-2-0 3-5-0 2-1-0 0-3-0 1-7-0 1-3-0

Thursday’s Game Dallas 17, Minnesota 15 Today’s Games Kansas City at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Miami at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Houston at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Denver at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Los Angeles at New England, 1 p.m.

Detroit at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Washington at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m.

Tampa Bay at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.

Carolina at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8 Oakland at Kansas City, 8:25 p.m.

Falcons could be catching the Chiefs at the right time

By Bob Gretz

The Sports Xchange

Timing in life can be the great decider and for the Atlanta Falcons today, the timing of the NFL schedule is very good.

The Falcons (7-4) host the Kansas City Chiefs (8-3) and that alone is not evidence of great timing.

What does is the condition the visitors will arrive in when the ball is kicked off just after 1 p.m. at the Georgia Dome.

Last Sunday night, Andy Reid took a banged up K.C. team into Denver and played 75 minutes before escaping the Rockies with a 30-27 victory. It was a rock ‘em, sock ‘em defensive struggle for most of the evening until Cairo Santos kicked a 34-yard field goal that caromed off the left upright and was good.

“We’re not satisfied with this,” Reid said of the victory and how it figures into the 2016 season. “We’re going down to play a good Atlanta team, so we’ve got to make sure we take care of ourselves and come back and practice the way we need to this week.”

Another edge for the Falcons is the game

continue to win — they’ve grabbed six of their last seven games and have Who: Kansas City at posted a 19-4 record in Atlanta regular and postseason When: Today, 1 p.m.

Where: Georgia Dome games dating to October TV: CBS 2015.

“Sometimes there are things that don’t show up Falcons coach Dan Quinn on the stat sheet and you said. “The main thing is say — man, this guy is being here now and how playing at a high level,” much can we improve.”

Quinn said of Smith. “It’s The game will present the decision-making, it’s quite a contrast in ofcreating a scramble to fenses.

With Matt Ryan go for a first down and Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) reacts it’s putting the ball in the with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against at quarterback, the Falcorrect spot. We are all so the Arizona Cardinals during last Sunday’s game at the cons are one of the most prolific groups in the NFL, impressed by his ability Georgia Dome. (Photo: Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports) ranking among the league to make the right decision against the Chiefs sits on that can’t even be an issue. leaders in yards gained against the right coverthe schedule between two Every game is so impor(third), points scored (first) age.” big division games for tant right now.” and offensive touchdowns Atlanta’s offensive K.C. — Denver last SunWhat makes it big for (second). success has been built on day and Oakland coming the Falcons is they hold Then there is quarterRyan (114.3 passer rating up next Thursday. just a one-game lead in back Alex Smith and the with 26 touchdown throws The Raiders will visit the NFC South, with the Chiefs’ offense. Nowhere and six interceptions), Arrowhead Stadium on surging Tampa Bay Bucin the top levels of NFL wide receiver Julio Jones Dec. 8. They carry a 9-2 caneers (6-5) nipping at statistics can the K.C. of(65 catches for 1,140 record into their Sunday their heels. After playing fense be found. yards) and running back game against Buffalo.

Kansas City, they do not The Chiefs are ranked Devonte Freeman (998 Can the Chiefs rebound face an opponent in their No. 27 in offensive yards offensive yards as runnerfrom their lengthy and closing four games that and have scored just 20 receiver.) Another factor emotional victory over has a winning record. offensive touchdowns. has been the health of Denver?

“Look too far down the They make the top half their offensive starters: “It’s that time of the sea- line we’re talking about of the league numbers in The same five offensive son you can see the light at six, seven, eight weeks only two areas: interceplinemen have opened each the end of the tunnel and if down the line doing what tion percentage (only four game. you’re in position to strike, you do every day just in 402 attempts) and on “You could argue that I don’t think you can afbecomes a means to an fourth-down conversions they’re the best in the ford to take games off,” end and that’s the total (77.8 percent.) league right now,” Reid Reid said. “At this time, opposite of what we do,” Yet somehow the Chiefs said of Atlanta’s offense.

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“They’re doing a nice job; explosive in all phases.”

That’s not so much the case with the Falcons’ defense. Just this week they placed their best cover man, cornerback Desmond Trufant, on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered in October.

The Falcons will also face the Chiefs without defensive end Adrian Clayborn, who will miss several games with a knee injury suffered in Atlanta’s victory last Sunday over Arizona.

The Falcons defense’ ranks last in the NFL in stopping the passing game, giving up an average of 282 yards per game.

This season, the Chiefs have not been a powerful passing attack, averaging just 231.7 yards per game and Smith has thrown only 10 touchdown passes.

They do have two weapons with tight end Travis Kelce (57 catches for 675 yards) and speedy rookie wide receiver Tyreek Hill (seven overall touchdowns and 110 all-purpose yards per game.)

Hill was chosen as the AFC offensive player of the week for his two touchdowns against Denver.

Green Bay battling to remain in the NFC playoff picture The Sports Xchange The Green Bay Packers are looking at a very slim margin for error if they hope to return to the playoffs, and the injury situation is not making life any easier. The Houston Texans, who visit the Packers today, are in a better spot as the leaders of the AFC South but did not do themselves any favors with losses in each of their last two games.

Green Bay appeared to be in disarray while allowing an average of 38.3 points during a four-game slide but looked like a different team in a 27-13 win at Philadelphia on Monday night.

“There’s a big difference between 4-7 and 5-6, for sure,” Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters. “But I hope there’s not a ton of relief setting in because we still have a lot of things in front of us we’d like to accomplish.

This was a step in the right direction in a game we needed to take care of business, but we have a short week, and we’ve got Houston coming in, and we’ve got to have another similar performance.”

The Texans are one-half game in front of Tennessee and one ahead of Indianapolis in the division after another poor offensive showing last week in a 21-13 home loss to San Diego, and they will visit the Titans and Colts over the final four weeks.

Ravens at Dolphins Today, 1 p.m.

The Miami Dolphins’ six-game winning streak has been built on a threat of a potent ground attack, but Jay Ajayi could find yards hard to come by against the host Baltimore Ravens.

Ajayi has rushed for 730 yards and five touchdowns during the win streak heading into his tilt with the AFC North co-leading Ravens, who boast

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) calls a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo: Bill StreicherUSA Today Sports) the league’s top-ranked rush defense (74.9 yards per game).

While Ajayi was held in check last week, Ryan Tannehill threw for three touchdowns in Miami’s 31-24 victory over San Francisco and has nine TDs against one interception for a 104.7 passer rating during the winning streak. Tannehill was limited to just 9-of-19 passing for 86 yards in the teams’ 2015 meeting, although 36 came on a touchdown to DeVante Parker in a 15-13 victory.

Joe Flacco missed that contest with a season-ending knee injury, but owns a 4-0 career mark against the Dolphins with a 105.6 passer rating. Flacco has found success with former Miami wide receiver Mike Wallace, who leads the Ravens with 792 yards receiving, four touchdown receptions and a 15.5-yard average.

Lions at Saints Today, 1 p.m.

The Detroit Lions haven’t won a division title since 1993, but they can pad their NFC North lead with a victory against the host New Orleans Saints.

The Lions have won three straight and six of their last seven, while the Saints hope to build off last week’s rout of Los Angeles and improve their standing in the playoff picture.

The Lions took over the division lead with a 16-13 win over Minnesota on Thanksgiving — their fourth triumph by three points or fewer. All 11 of Detroit’s games have been decided by a touchdown or less.

The Saints are two games behind first-place Atlanta in the NFC South and among a slew of contenders for the second wild-card after recording a 4921 drubbing of the Rams.

Broncos at Jaguars Today, 1 p.m.

Rookie Paxton Lynch will make his second career start for the Broncos, who have dropped two of three to fall two games behind the surging Oakland Raiders in the AFC West.

Jacksonville has lost six in a row overall to once again make itself comfortable in the basement of the AFC South and hasn’t won at EverBank Field since routing Indianapolis on Dec. 13.

“We would love to win at home,” quarterback Blake Bortles said. “It has been painful. It has been rough not winning at home. I know the fans aren’t happy about it and neither are we.”

Eagles at Bengals Today, 1 p.m.

The Philadelphia Eagles have followed a promising start to the season by losing five of their last six overall while limping to a 1-5 mark away from home. The Eagles look to get untracked against another struggling team today when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals.

Offense has been an issue for both teams of late, as the Eagles have totaled 28 points in losses to Seattle and Green Bay while the Bengals have averaged 15.3 during their three-game losing skid.

49ers at Bears Today, 1 p.m.

Colin Kaepernick showed signs of returning to his perch as one of the most explosive quarterbacks in the league last week, throwing for 296 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 113 yards,

but San Francisco ran out of time in falling at Miami for its 10th straight loss. The 49ers look to snap their skid when they visit the Chicago Bears, who have lost three straight, in a matchup of two of the NFL’s worst teams With Jay Cutler scheduled for season-ending shoulder surgery on Saturday, Matt Barkley will get the start for the Bears once again. Barkley had his best day as a pro in last week’s 27-21 loss against Tennessee, throwing for 316 yards with three touchdowns despite a slew of crucial drops by his decimated receiving corps.

Rams at Patriots Today, 1 p.m.

Tom Brady can become the all-time winningest quarterback in NFL history today, but he will have to do so without his favorite receiving target.

Brady and the New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Rams without the services of tight end Rob Gronkowski after reports emerged Thursday that he will undergo back surgery.

Gronkowski reportedly is dealing with a herniated disk and the estimated time for his recovery is six to eight weeks, which could end his season unless New England advances to the Super Bowl. Brady is going for career win No. 201 to eclipse a tie with Peyton Manning while keeping the Patriots in the driver’s seat for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Bills at Raiders Today, 4:05 p.m.

With their first winning record in 14 years secured, the Oakland Raiders are moving closer toward reaching the postseason for the first time since that 2002 campaign.

Oakland hopes to maintain its lead in the AFC West today as it attempts to continue its home dominance over the Buffalo Bills in a matchup of two teams riding winning streaks and aiming to end the two longest playoff droughts in the NFL. The Raiders, who are one game ahead of Kansas City in the division but have gone 13 seasons without a playoff appearance, improved to 9-2 last week as they edged Carolina 35-32 for their fifth consecutive overall victory — and third straight at home — but saw budding star Derek Carr suffer a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing hand. The thirdyear quarterback has worn a

glove during practice this week but was a full participant and stated he’ll have “no limitations” against Buffalo.

Redskins at Cardinals Today, 4:25 p.m.

The Washington Redskins missed their big chance to make a run at the NFC East title when they fell in Dallas on Thanksgiving, but a wild-card spot still is there for the taking.

The Arizona Cardinals, who host the Redskins, are on the outside of the playoff picture looking in and already may have done too much damage with losses in three of their last four games.

Washington would be the No. 6 seed if the playoffs started this weekend and is trying to head to the postseason in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1991-92. The Redskins won four straight in December last season and are looking ahead to a favorable closing schedule with only one team — the New York Giants at home in the regular-season finale — currently owning a winning record.

Buccaneers at Chargers Today, 4:25 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers refuse to give up on their quest for the top spot in the NFC South despite a losing record at home and a negative point differential. Tampa Bay, which also is in the hunt for a wild card, attempts to extend a pair of winning streaks and at worst remain one game back in the division when they visit the San Diego Chargers.

The Buccaneers, who trail first-place Atlanta by just one game and are one-half game behind Washington for the second wild-card spot in the NFC, are minus-15 in point differential and a disappointing 2-4 at home — although they’ve won their last two at Raymond James Stadium after posting a 14-5 triumph over Seattle last week.

Giants at Steelers Today, 4:25 p.m.

Two of the league’s elite wide receivers will be in the spotlight when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the streaking New York Giants this afternoon. Both New York’s Odell Beckham Jr. and Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown are coming off superb performances last week to keep their respective teams in the hunt for a division title.

The marquee matchup at wide receiver aside, there is another common bond between the Giants and Steelers that dates back a dozen years.

New York quarterback Eli Manning and counterpart Ben Roethlisberger were both firstround picks in the 2004 draft and each have guided their teams to a pair of Super Bowl championships. The Giants have ripped off six consecutive wins as they attempt to keep pace with Dallas in the NFC East, while Pittsburgh is tied with Baltimore atop the AFC North despite a pedestrian 6-5 record.

Panthers at Seahawks Tonight, 8:30 p.m.

The Carolina Panthers may have to run the table to have a chance to return to the postseason as they prepare to visit the Seattle Seahawks tonight in a matchup of the past two Super Bowl losers. Carolina, which finished 15-1 last season. is coming off a 35-32 loss at Oakland last week to drop into last place in the AFC South with a 4-7 mark.

The Seahawks are coming off a 14-5 loss at Tampa Bay — a division rival of the Panthers — in which they failed to score a touchdown for the third time. Still, Seattle owns a comfortable three-game lead over Arizona atop the NFC West.

Colts at Jets Monday, 8:30 p.m.

With the Indianapolis Colts on a need-to-win-out scenario in order to make the playoffs, Monday night’s road game with the New York Jets could be a crucial first step toward their goal.

The Colts (5-6) are still hanging around in the AFC South race, just behind division leader Houston (6-5) and Tennessee (6-6).

Indianapolis, though, has already swept the home-andhome series with the Titans but lost to the Texans 26-23 in overtime after letting a doubledigit lead slip away in the fourth quarter.

The Texans come to Lucas Oil Stadium next week for the rematch. But it’s safe to say that Indianapolis can’t afford another loss.

First up, however, is a trip to MetLife Stadium to face a 3-8 Jets squad that came up short in a 22-17 home loss to AFC East leader New England last week.

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Johnson’s leadership role paid off Tiger stumbles again on back 9

By Reid Spencer

The Sports Xchange

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Last year, over dinner in Las Vegas, Jeff Gordon handed the mantle of leadership at Hendrick Motorsports to Jimmie Johnson.

“Jeff took me to dinner this weekend last year,” Johnson said Wednesday during an appearance at the Sports Business Journal/Sports Business Daily Motorsports Marketing Forum at the Mandalay Bay. “It was like, ‘Look, there’s really not an official role or a title or a capacity that the veteran at Hendrick driver has, but it can be anything you want it to be.’

“Jeff didn’t really seek out that role, but there were responsibilities that came with it. When we had that dinner and chatted about it, I definitely took his advice.”

The 2016 season was one of dramatic change for HMS. Team owner Rick Hendrick had to deal with the needs of a 20-year-old rookie driver, with Chase Elliott taking over the No. 24 Chevrolet from Gordon; a veteran No. 5 team in the doldrums, with

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) pose with the championship trophy with crew chief Chad Knaus, former driver Jeff Gordon and team owner Rick Henrick during the Ford Ecoboost 400 at HomesteadMiami Speedway. (Photo: John David Mercer-USA Today Sports)

driver Kasey Kahne; and Dale Earnhardt Jr. missing half the season because of a concussion.

From the standpoint of the drivers, Johnson assertively took the reins of leadership within the group.

“Knowing that Chase was coming in, and then trying to help the 5 car get back going, I really felt the need to try to bring our group together,” said Johnson, who celebrated his record-tying seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship at the

Friday night banquet that caps Champion’s Week.

“And I actually talked to Mr. Hendrick and put together a retreat for the four drivers and crew chiefs and went down to Ft. Lauderdale.

“We spent a couple of days hanging out together and drinking far more than we should have — except for Chase, of course — and really had a chance to bond. And that moment in time, honestly, I think changed the way the four teams work together.”

The way Johnson sees

it, the retreat brought the drivers together, even though the desire to beat each other on the race track remained.

“There’s competition everywhere, even inside of our walls,” Johnson said. “We have four crew chiefs that all feel like they’re tougher, four drivers who all think they’re the guy. But to honestly sit there and relax and connect on a different level really served us throughout this year.

“I think, from the outside, people could see the difference, and we certainly saw it inside.

There’s no way I would have taken that initiative when Jeff was the head guy. Number one, it was Jeff’s place to do that.

Two, my mind wasn’t there.

“I’m so thankful Jeff sat me down this time last year for that dinner and passed the full baton over.”

The result for Johnson couldn’t have been better.

With his 80th career victory on Nov. 20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his quest for a seventh championship became a reality.

NASCAR sees digital growth in 2016

By Reid Spencer The Sports Xchange

During his State of the Sport press conference prior to the Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France relayed an anecdote about watching a scaleddown, highlight-driven Duke college basketball game on his laptop.

The story painted a broad picture of the shift in fan consumption habits.

And for NASCAR, that has meant a shift in strategy to serve fans who want an immersive experience, whether attending live in-person, watching on TV, or engaging with sports at home or on the go.

By all metrics, NASCAR’s digital and social media numbers have shown strong growth over the 2016 season, validating a strategic choice to reach race fans in the multifaceted ways they opt to consume NASCAR contest.

Consider these numbers: Overall, NASCAR drew 256 million social engagements across all its digital platforms, an 87 percent increase year-over-year, and a massive increase of video content views.

NASCAR saw a 14 percent growth in fol-

Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) during practice for the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Photo: Jerome Miron-USA Today Sports)

lowers across its social and digital platforms. Of particular note was a spike in the growth of Snapchat followers after NASCAR announced its partnership with that platform in February. NASCAR competitors and fans provided live content from four races, starting with the Daytona 500, under the aegis of “Snapchat Live Story.”

The Daytona 500 itself saw a 63-percent increase in race day impressions, while engagement with NASCAR content tripled.

“It’s been fantastic,” said Jill Gregory, NASCAR senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “I think that what it has done is validated our strategy that we set out at the very

beginning of this season, when we talked about leading with digital and social and really trying to talk to our fans where they were and going to reach them at all the places they consume NASCAR. “We started that with our “Ready.Set.Race” campaign and the Hashtag 500 around the Daytona 500, and it’s really just continued to build throughout the whole season.”

The Hashtag 500, the race to win Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s firesuit, generated 13,000 NASCAR-related mentions in a single minute, a high-water mark for NASCAR content since the advent of the sanctioning body’s Fan and Media Engagement Center.

Central to the success of the 2016 digital and social media campaign was heavy promotion of #TheChase across all platforms, leveraging Twitter, Vine, Periscope, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to engage fans throughout the 10-week playoff.

Capturing the drama of the Chase, which concluded with Jimmie Johnson claiming his record-tying seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, was the digital film series “Ready.Set.Chase.” All told, the five-film series garnered more than 13 million views.

“I think we’re seeing it at NASCAR, and obviously we see it happening across the sports and entertainment landscape, that fans want to customize their experience regardless of what they’re watching or looking at,” Gregory said. “If we want to talk to those fans, we have to go places that are convenient for them.

“If they’re watching on their mobile app, if they’re watching via NASCAR. com, if they’re watching on television, it’s our job as the league to provide all of that great content in all of those places and then make sure that we deliver the right experience for each of those platforms.”

Gordon to return to Rolex 24 in Jan. The Sports Xchange

Series, my hope DAYTONA BEACH, was that I Fla. — Four-time NASwould get CAR Cup Series champion an opJeff Gordon will make portunity his return to the Rolex 24 like this At Daytona for the first to comJeff Gordon time in 10 years as Wayne pete again Taylor Racing today conin such firmed Gordon alongside a prestigious event — full-season co-drivers Jor- with Konica Minolta and dan and Ricky Taylor and Wayne Taylor Racing — endurance driver Max An- with the hopes of winning gelelli as the driver lineup it this time,” Gordon said. in the No. 10 Konica “I know that Ricky and Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R Jordan are super-fast, and for the 55th Rolex 24 At I believe it will be a very Daytona. strong combination.”

The race opens the Gordon, now an analyst IMSA WeatherTech on NASCAR on FOX teleSportsCar Championship casts, and the No. 10 team season on Jan. 28-29. will be part of the debut Gordon’s lone previous race for the brand-new Rolex 24 appearance in Cadillac DPi-V.R, which 2007 came with the same was officially unveiled team. He co-drove the No. Wednesday by the manu10 Pontiac Riley Daytona facturer.

Prototype with Angelelli, “I think it is exceptional Wayne Taylor and Jan to have Jeff back with us Magnussen to a third-place after 10 years,” Angelelli result. said. “I look forward to “When I announced sharing our new Konica I would no longer be Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R competing full-time in racecar with him, discussthe NASCAR Sprint Cup ing our setup and race

strategy. It was great the first time — we might have won that race if some things would have gone our way. Now that it’s happening again, with the new car, it’s going to be absolutely great.”

Ricky and Jordan Taylor, who finished third in the 2016 WeatherTech Championship Prototype standings, are also looking forward to running with the NASCAR legend.

“It used to be common to have NASCAR guys joining teams for the Rolex but, over recent years, it’s become less and less frequent,” Jordan Taylor said. “Jeff Gordon is a name that everyone knows worldwide. I can’t wait to compare notes and feedback with such a legend of our sport. It’s going to be an experience of a lifetime.”

“Having Jeff Gordon join the team is really a dream come true for all of us,” added Ricky Taylor.

“It is a huge compliment to how well-respected the team has become over the

years for someone with the history and career of Jeff Gordon to want to be a part of it. I’m sure he will be a great addition to the lineup and hopefully we can all get our first Rolex 24 win together.”

The No. 10 entry will compete for the overall Rolex 24 race victory in the WeatherTech Championship’s Prototype (P) class. It will be one of three Cadillac DPi-V.R race cars in the field, as three-time defending series champions Action Express Racing confirmed its plans to field a pair of the new race cars earlier Thursday morning.

Gordon, who has participated in private test sessions with the team in recent weeks, is expected to join the team for the upcoming IMSAsanctioned test at Daytona International Speedway in Dec. 13-14, as well as the three-day Roar Before The Rolex 24 At Daytona test on Jan. 6-8 prior to the race on the final weekend of January.

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last four starts around the world and finished second Tiger Woods faltered in the other, carded his late for the second time second 65 of the tournain three days as Hideki ment, including a hole-out Matsuyama of Japan for eagle from 96 yards on played like the Tiger of the seventh hole. old on Saturday in buildThe Japanese star, who ing a seven-stroke lead in has risen to No. 6 in the the Hero World Challenge Official World Golf Rankat Albany Resort in New ing, has a 54-hole total of Providence, Bahamas.

19-under 197.

Woods, coming off a “Only Tiger could take 7-under-par 65 in his first a year-and-a-half off and tournament in 16 months, put up the numbers he’s birdied four of his first five putting up this week,” holes and was near the top said Matsuyama, whose of the leaderboard after recent victories came in shooting 4-under 32 on the the WGC-HSBC Chamfront nine. pions, the Japan Open and the Taiheiyo Masters. said.

However, the 40-year“I don’t care how many old Woods made two strokes I’m leading over bogeys on the back nine and then hit into the water him, I still worry about him, fear him.” on the 18th hole for the “I can’t really think second time in three days en route to a double-bogey about the lead because everyone in the field can 6 and a round of 70. shoot eight or nine under.

Still, tournament host So I just have to keep my Woods, a 14-time major head down, keep grinding champion, was not comand do the best I can. … pletely unhappy despite The eagle at seven was being 11 shots back in 10th place in the 17-player huge. I played well. Glad to get the score in I did. I event that benefits the feel kind of lucky up until Tiger Woods Foundation.

“The biggest surprise is now.”

Dustin Johnson, the U.S. that with all the time off Open champion, stumbled I was able to get into the to a double-bogey 6 on the flow of things quickly all last hole and shot 72 to fall three days,” said Woods, into a tie for second with who is coming from two Henrik Stenson of Sweden, back procedures after he the British Open champion last played in the Wyndham Championship in Au- who had a 66.

Brandt Snedeker carded gust 2015. “Unfortunately, a 69 and is eight strokes it didn’t continue for two behind in a tie for fourth of the three days.

“But I’m so happy to be with Matt Kuchar (71), while Rickie Fowler was back out here and comanother shot back in solo peting that this level with sixth after a 68 playing these guys, and fighting. alongside Woods.

I missed it. I’ve been able Jordan Spieth and firstto stay focused despite dealing with Hero and the round leader J.B. Holmes other sponsors. I was able posted 70s and are 10 to switch over (to golf) and down in a tie for seventh with Louis Oosthuizen of it feels great.”

South Africa, who had a Matsuyama, who has 73. won three times in his

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin arrives at the Georgia Dome for the SEC Championship. (Photo: Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

Kiffin to interview for Houston job The Sports Xchange

SB Nation that Alabama head coach Nick Saban is Alabama offensive actively promoting Kiffin coordinator Lane Kiffin is to Houston. scheduled to interview for Saban was asked Houston’s head-coaching whether Kiffin was ready opening today, a day after to be a head coach again. the top-ranked Crimson “Absolutely,” Saban Tide defeated Florida 54- said at Friday’s SEC 16 for the SEC title.

Championship pregame Kiffin, who spent two press conference. “I think he’s proven, when he was seasons as head coach a head coach (at USC and of the Oakland Raiders Tennessee), he had a reabefore returning to colsonably good amount of lege to coach Tennessee success, much more than and USC, is 35-21 as a collegiate head coach, go- I think he gets credit for.

“He’s done a pheing 28-15 in four seasons nomenal job in the three with the Trojans. years that he’s been with Kiffin, in his third us relative to taking season as Alabama’s ofthe players that we had fensive coordinator, also is under consideration for and actually molding a the top offensive position system, especially for the quarterback to be sucat LSU under his friend cessful in. I think those Ed Orgeron. are signs of tremendous Houston is looking to maturity as a coach who replace Tom Herman, who left for Texas a week is not just committed to a ago after going 22-4 over system, but is committed to doing the things that he two seasons. has to do to help players The Cougars also plan to interview interim head be successful.”

Miles compiled a 141coach/defensive coordi55 record as a head coach nator Todd Orlando, offensive coordinator Major in 16 years at Oklahoma Applewhite, former LSU State and LSU. He spent the last 12 years with the head coach Les Miles Tigers, leading them to a and Oklahoma offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley, BCS National Championship with a 38-24 win according to SB Nation. over Ohio State in 2007.

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Howard accounted for three touchdowns and No. NORMAN, Okla. — 16 West Virginia overcame With Dede Westbrook a slow start to win the Big out, Samaje Perine and 12 game.

Joe Mixon took over for Gary Jennings took a Oklahoma. slant pass 58 yards and Perine provided the Daikiel Shorts made an bruising physicality while acrobatic, toe-tapping Mixon flashed the speed, touchdown grab as the helping the No. 9 SoonMountaineers (10-2, 7-2 ers to a 38-20 win over Big 12) wrapped up their No. 10 Oklahoma State in winningest season since front of 87,527 at Gaylord joining the Big 12 in 2012.

Family-Oklahoma MemoZack Smith’s 43-yard rial Stadium. strike to Ishmael Zamora Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) runs After missing three the ball against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the gave Baylor (6-6, 3-6) a games with a hamstring third quarter at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial chance with 2:40 left, but injury late in the year, the Bears’ recovery of an Stadium. (Photo: Mark D. Smith-USA Today Sports) Perine had been steadily onside kick was negated by ramping up his production had a chance to hoist a Big ahead for good. an illegal block.

12 championship trophy on before breaking out with “Always waiting for our home field. Now did a 239-yard performance the floodgates to open,” Temple 34, we need any more motiva- Sooners quarterback Baker Saturday.

No. 19 Navy 10 It was Perine’s fifth tion? I don’t think so.”

Mayfield said. “They alANNAPOLIS, Md. — career 200-yard game and For most of the year, ways do with this offense.” Freshman Phillip threw a moved him to within 83 Westbrook had been the After the game, Maypair of touchdown passes yards of breaking Billy Sooners’ big-play man, field announced that he and the Owls contained Sims’ Sooners’ career and he added some of that would return for his senior No. 19 Navy’s highrushing record. early with a 69-yard touch- season. powered triple option to He and Mixon combined down reception. But when Mayfield threw for 288 win the American Athletic for 338 yards and two he was knocked out with yards and three touchConference championship touchdowns on the ground, an injury before halftime, downs while his Oklahoma game. and Mixon added another it was Oklahoma’s ground State counterpart, Mason Temple (10-3) won a score on a pass to give the game that took over.

Rudolph, threw for 186 league title for the first Sooners (10-2, 9-0 Big 12) The game was tied at 17 yards without a score time since 1967. The loss the first perfect record in at halftime before Perine through the air. by the Midshipmen (9-3) Big 12 play since Texas in started asserting himself. ensures that undefeated 2009.

On the first play of the No. 16 West Virginia 24, Western Michigan will “That was a big deal to half, the junior broke away Baylor 21 earn the coveted spot in the the players through the for a 66-yard gain. Six MORGANTOWN, Cotton Bowl as the Group week,” Sooners coach Bob plays later, Perine carried it W.Va. — Justin Crawford of 5 champion.

Stoops said. “We’ve never in himself to put Oklahoma ran for 209 yards, Skyler Temple snapped the

Midshipmen’s 15-game home winning streak, which was tied with Houston for the longest home mark in the nation.

Navy quarterback Will Worth left the game with injured ankle early in the second quarter and later appeared on the sidelines with crutches. After the game, Navy confirmed Worth’s season is over.

Prior to being injured, Worth set the school record with 2,595 yards of total offense this season.

halftime on Jordan Chunn’s 3-yard touchdown run. On the final possession of the game, the Trojans (9-3) drove down to the Georgia Southern 9-yard line, but Brandon Silvers’ final pass fell incomplete, securing the win for the Eagles.

Silvers finished 27 of 34 for 218 yards for the bowlbound Trojans. Georgia Southern finishes the season at 5-7 under first-year coach Tyson Summers.

Idaho 37, Georgia State 12 MOSCOW, Idaho — Georgia Southern 28, Quarterback Matt Linehan Troy 24 threw three touchdown STATESBORO — B.J. Johnson caught two touch- passes and Idaho forced six turnovers in a 37-12 win down passes, including a 64-yarder from quarterback over Georgia State on Saturday at Kibbie Stadium.

Kevin Ellison that put Senior tight end Trent Georgia Southern ahead in Cowan caught two touchthe fourth quarter, and the down passes from Linehan, Eagles spoiled Troy’s bid for a share of the Sun Belt and Loyd Hightower reConference title with a 28- turned a blocked punt for a 24 win Saturday at Paulson score for the Vandals (8-4), who closed the regular seaStadium.

Ellison threw two touch- son with four straight wins.

They’ll head to a bowl downs and ran for two game with a chance to win more in the senior’s final home game. He completed nine games in a season for the first time since 1998.

10 of 14 passes for 127 Quarterback Conner yards with the two touchManning threw two touchdowns to Johnson. downs but was picked off The visiting Trojans, who needed a win to share four times in a seasonthe Sun Belt title with ending loss for Georgia Arkansas State, led 10-7 at State (3-9).

Hawks blown out

by Raptors 128-84 Duluth boys win in overtime again PREP ROUNDUP

By Larry Millson

on the game.

Ross then hit a field goal to give Toronto a TORONTO — De38-point lead and PasMar DeRozan scored 21 cal Siakam’s dunk had points, Kyle Lowry added the lead at 44 late in the 17 points and dished game. eight assists and the Patrick Patterson added Toronto Raptors extended 17 points off the bench their winning streak to while Siakam contributed a season-best six games 12 points and DeMarre Saturday night with a Carroll and Cory Joseph 128-84 victory over the each had 10 for the RapAtlanta Hawks. tors.

It was the sixth loss Dennis Schroder and in a row for the Hawks Tim Hardaway Jr. each (10-11), who also have scored 15 points for the dropped nine of their past Hawks, Dwight How10 games. ard had 10 points and The Raptors (14-6) led grabbed 17 rebounds by as many as 21 points while Kris Humphries during the first half, were added 10 points. ahead by 15 points at DeRozan scored 14 halftime and by 16 after points in the first quarter three quarters before run- to lead Toronto to a 32-22 ning away with the game advantage after being in the fourth quarter. ahead by as many as 11.

The Hawks’ biggest The Hawks whittled lead was five points and the Raptors’ lead to five there were only two lead early in the second quarchanges and three ties. ter. Toronto came back to A dunk by Lucas take a 13-point lead on Nogueira, who finished Patterson’s 3-pointer with with 11 points and eight 7:29 left in the half. rebounds, gave Toronto Terrence Ross hit a a 23-point lead with 9:56 3-pointer with 3:22 to to play in the game. The play and the Raptors led Raptors got the lead to by 19 points. Toronto got 34 with 5:57 to play on the lead to 21 before taka 3-pointer by Terrence ing a 62-47 lead into the Ross, who had 15 points intermission.

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Basketball

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto............... 13....6.....684....... -Boston............... 11....8.....579........2 New York............ 10....9.....526........3 Brooklyn...............5..13.....278..... 7.5 Philadelphia.........4..15.... .211........9 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Charlotte............ 11....8.....579....... -Atlanta............... 10..10.....500..... 1.5 Orlando................8..12.....400.....3.5 Miami...................7..12.....368........4 Washington..........6..12.....333.....4.5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland........... 13....5.....722....... -Chicago............. 11....7.... .611........2 Milwaukee............9....8.....529.....3.5 Detroit................ 11..10.....524.....3.5 Indiana.................9..10.... .474.....4.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio....... 16....4.....800....... -Houston............. 13....7.....650........3 Memphis............ 12....8.....600........4 New Orleans........7..13.....350........9 Dallas...................3..15.... .167......12 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City... 12....8.....600....... -Utah................... 11....9.....550........1 Portland............. 10..10.....500........2 Denver.................7..12.....368.....4.5 Minnesota............5..14.....263.....6.5 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State...... 16....3.....842....... -L.A. Clippers...... 16....5.... .762........1 L.A. Lakers......... 10.. 11.... .476........7 Sacramento.........7..12.....368........9 Phoenix................6..13.... .316......10

Friday’s Games Orlando 105, Philadelphia 88

From Staff Reports

DULUTH — For the second night in a row, Duluth found some overtime magic to come out on top. The Wildcats defeated visting Cedar Shoals 59-54 in overtime on Saturday. It took Duluth two overtimes to defeat Discovery on Friday.

The teams were tied at 45 at the end of regulation before the Wildcats (5-1) were able to draw clear. Christian Kelly led Duluth with 18 points and seven rebounds.

Will Huzzie added 12 points and eight boards while Alex Powell contributed 10 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks.

BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS HOOPS Discovery 70, Clarkston 66 LAWRENCEVILLE — Discovery held on to defeat Clarkston 70-66 on Saturday. D.J. Young led the Titans (5-3) with 15 points and five assists. Jaden Stanley had 11 points and seven rebounds while Justin Stanley added nine points and Kalu Ezikpe chipped in with seven.

Archer 47, Mill Creek 45 HOSCHTON — Archer’s Malik Sproles’ steal and layup with 35 seconds left in the game was the difference as the Tigers held on to defeat Mill Creek 47-45 on Saturday. Sproles led Archer (2-5) with 15 points while teammate Brenden Tucker added 13.

Christian Mancillas led Mill

Creek with 11 points.

Meadowcreek 61, Lanier 30 NORCROSS — Meadowcreek dispatched visiting Lanier 61-30 on Saturday in a non-region contest. Amari Kelly led the Mustangs (6-1) with 14 points and eight rebounds. Cory Hightower added 13 points and six rebounds while Jalen Williams contributed 10 points in the victory.

Mountain View 64, Clarke Central 46 ATHENS — Mountain View improved to 7-1 on the season with a 64-46 win over host Clarke Central on Saturday. Miles Long led the Bears with 17 points and six assists. Spencer Rodgers scored 14 while teammate Marchello Toro chipped in with 11 points off the bench.

Buford 68, Greenbrier 44 EVANS — Buford defeated Greenbrier 68-44 on Saturday.

Marcus Watson led the Wolves (5-0) with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Donell Nixon added 15 points while Alex Jones chipped in with seven points and nine assists.

GAC 54, Marist 49 NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian defeated visiting Marist 54-49 on Saturday. Hunter McIntosh led the Spartans (3-1) with 19 points. Roy Dixon scored 11 while Ben Sheppard and Charlie O’Briant each added nine.

Wesleyan 63, Riverside Military 27 GAINESVILLE — Wesleyan thumped Riverside Military 63-27 on Saturday. The Wolves held Riverside to eight points in the second half. Christian McLean

led Wesleyan (2-1) with 18 points. Sean McDonough added 17 and Stevie Crawford poured in 12 points in the win.

GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS HOOPS Duluth 46, Cedar Shoals 29 DULUTH — Duluth’s Endia Banks scored almost half of the Wildcats’ points to lift the home team to a 46-29 win on Saturday.

Banks finished with 22 points for Duluth (4-3) to lead all scorers.

Mill Creek 61, Archer 51 HOSCHTON — Mill Creek built a 20 point second half lead and held on for a 61-51 lead over visiting Archer on Saturday.

Morgan Simmons led the Hawks (6-1) with 26 points. Wynter Webb added 11 while teammate Bridget Mukasa scored 10 for Mill Creek.

Asia McCoy and Autumn Newby each scored 12 while Linsey Marchese added 11 for Archer.

Discovery 45, Clarkston 15 LAWRENCEVILLE — Discovery’s Kyasia Overstree recoreded a double-double to lead the Titans to a 45-15 win over Clarkston on Saturday.

Overstreet, a sophomore, scored 26 points and pulled down 19 rebounds to lead Discovery.

Clarke Central 55, Mountain View 47 ATHENS — Clarke Central defeated visiting Mountain View 5547 on Saturday. Kamryn Collins and Lillian Kennedy each scored 12 points to lead the Bears (2-5).

Dacula 51, Grayson 44 DACULA — Dacula defeated visiting Grayson 51-44 on Saturday. Chelsey Abel led the Falcons (3-3) with 19 points and

six rebounds. Helena Lee scored seven points and pulled down 11 boards while Kandy Brown added eight rebounds and six blocks in the victory.

Amaris Jones led Grayson (2-3) with 14 points and five rebounds.

Jazmin Robinson added 11 points and six rebounds for the Rams.

Buford 91, Greenbrier 20 EVANS — Buford had five players score in double figures as the Wolves defeated host Greenbier 91-20 on Saturday.

Marissa Bruce had 17 points to lead the charge for Buford (2-0).

Audrey Weiner chipped in with 12, Tory Ozment and Kya Styles each scored 11 and Tate Walters added 10.

St. Francis 57, GAC 38 ALPHARETTA — Greater Atlanta Christian fell to host St. Francis 57-38 on Saturday.

The Spartans (3-4) were led by Robyn Benton’s 12 points.

Wesleyan 62, Pace Academy 28 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan improved to 5-0 on the season with a 62-28 win over Pace Academy on Saturday.

Jameson Kavel led the Wolves with 13 points while Mikayla Coombs scored 12.

Providence Christian 49, Mt. Paran 47 CUMMING — Providence Christian made a defensive stop on the final possession to hold on for a 49-47 win over host Mt. Paran Christian on Saturday.

Leading by two, the Storm (4-4) sucessfully defended the Eagles last ditch offensive possession in the last 3.8 seconds.

Tamia Francis and Alison Brooks each scored 17 points to lead Providence.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Boston 97, Sacramento 92 Toronto 113, L.A. Lakers 80 New York 118, Minnesota 114 Chicago 111, Cleveland 105 L.A. Clippers 114, New Orleans 96 Detroit 121, Atlanta 85 San Antonio 107, Washington 105 Houston 128, Denver 110 Saturday’s Games Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, late Boston at Philadelphia, late L.A. Lakers at Memphis, late Chicago at Dallas, late Denver at Utah, late Miami at Portland, late Phoenix at Golden State, late Today’s Games Orlando at Detroit, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

College Friday’s Games EAST Canisius 77, Manhattan 76 Delaware 64, Delaware State 49 Duquesne 64, Pittsburgh 55 Iona 79, St. Peter’s 65 Marist 72, Niagara 66 SOUTH North Dakota State 85, No.Carolina A&T 67 South Carolina Upstate 80, Campbell 73, OT Southern Methodist 49, Cal. State Bakersfield 43 St. John’s 95, Tulane 75 Texas 77, Alabama 68 The Citadel 108, Colgate 101 MIDWEST Indiana 83, SIU - Edwardsville 60 Kent St. 86, Grambling State 57 WEST San Francisco 82, Lamar 63 Saturday’s Games

EAST Army 76, St. Francis (NY) 56 Binghamton 73, St. Francis (PA) 70 Boston College 88, Dartmouth 70 Brown 75, Central Conn. St. 58 Campbell 73, Colgate 71, OT Central Florida 65, Massachusetts 62 Gardner-Webb 86, VMI 68 George Mason 79, Mercer 68 George Washington 68, South Florida 67 Hampton 79, William & Mary 69 Hartford 87, Sacred Heart 79, OT Harvard 64, Fordham 52 Howard 71, American U. 54 Illinois 64, VCU 46 James Madison 71, Longwood 59 La Salle 83, Bucknell 73 Lehigh 64, Robert Morris 58 Loyola-Maryland 64, Mount St. Mary’s 57 MD Baltimore Cty 98, Messiah 59 New Hampshire 56, Holy Cross 53 New Jersey Tech 75, Massachusetts Lowell 74 Northern Kentucky 72, Norfolk State 61 Old Dominion 60, Towson 58 Penn St. 72, Wright St. 50 Providence 63, Rhode Island 60 Rutgers 72, Morgan St. 58 Siena 80, Fairfield 73 St. Bonaventure 90, Buffalo 84 Stony Brook 77, Northeastern 75 Syracuse 77, North Florida 71 Temple 70, Pennsylvania 62 Villanova 88, St. Joseph’s 57 Wake Forest 75, Richmond 67 West Virginia 66, Virginia 57 Yale 59, Albany 55 Oklahoma St. at Maryland, late SOUTH Abilene Christian 85, Charleston Southern 82, OT Baylor 76, Xavier 61 Charlotte 69, Oregon St. 66 Chattanooga 79, Louisiana-Monroe 52 Drexel 78, High Point 72 Duke 94, Maine 55

East Carolina 69, North Carolina Central 56 Furman 79, Navy 46 Hofstra 88, Florida Atlantic 80 Houston 105, Prairie View A&M 61 Louisiana Tech 88, Southeastern Louisiana 59 Louisiana-Lafayette 92, McNeese St. 72 Miami-Florida 74, Wofford 57 Middle Tennessee St. 67, South Alabama 55 Mississippi 85, Memphis 77 N.C. Asheville 79, Coastal Carolina 77, OT N.C. State 77, Boston U 73 NC-Greensboro 72, Liberty 65 NC-Wilmington 126, Pfeiffer 113 Sam Houston St. 91, LSU Shreveport 59 Southern 83, Florida A&M 71 Stephen F. Austin 90, Centenary 59 Stetson 101, Florida College 69 Tennessee 81, Georgia Tech 58 Tennessee St. 72, Lipscomb 71 Tennessee Tech 79, Alabama A&M 74 Texas Tech 85, Rice 84 Texas-Arlington 77, North Texas 61 The Citadel 97, South Carolina Upstate 92 Western Carolina 58, Appalachian St. 53 Arkansas St. at Texas Christian Auburn at UAB, late Northwestern St. at Texas-El Paso, late MIDWEST Arkansas 99, Austin Peay 62 Arkansas-Little Rock 72, Tulsa 62 Butler 82, Central Arkansas 58 Central Michigan 82, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 59 Chicago St. 83, Western Illinois 76, OT Cleveland St. 73, Bethune-Cookman 62 Creighton 82, Akron 70 Dayton 83, Winthrop 67 Eastern Kentucky 89, Marshall 80

Evansville 72, Boise St. 67 Fresno St. 78, Drake 76, OT Green Bay 78, Toledo 77, OT IUPU — Ft. Wayne 87, Miami (OH) 71 Indiana — Purdue 73, Ball St. 62 Kansas 89, Stanford 74 Kansas St. 84, Saint Louis 53 Loyola-Chicago 65, San Diego St. 59 Michigan 82, Kennesaw St. 55 Michigan St 80, Oral Roberts 76 Minnesota 56, Vanderbilt 52 Missouri 59, Western Kentucky 56 Nebraska 73, South Dakota 61 Nebraska Omaha 98, Iowa 89 Nevada 91, Bradley 69 Northwestern 80, DePaul 64 Oakland 78, Southern Utah 68 Ohio 79, Bryant 53 Ohio St. 70, Fairleigh Dickinson 62 Purdue 90, Morehead St. 56 South Dakota State 77, UMKC 68 Southern Illinois 74, Texas Southern 70 UCLA 97, Kentucky 92 Wisconsin 90, Oklahoma 70 Youngstown St. 87, Oberlin 72 Detroit at Murray St., late New Mexico at Illinois St., late WEST Belmont 85, Pepperdine 77 CSU Northridge 79, Idaho State 76 California 83, Alcorn St. 59 Gonzaga 69, Arizona 62 Incarnate Word 90, LIU Brooklyn 79 New Orleans 70, Washington St. 54 Northern Colorado 97, Northern New Mexico 73 Oregon 128, Savannah State 59 Portland St. 87, Texas Rio Grande Valley 74 Sacramento State 81, UC Merced 54 San Diego 80, Northern Arizona 65 Wichita St. 82, Colorado St. 67 Wyoming 81, Northern Iowa 73 Brigham Young vs. Southern California at Los Angeles, CA, late UNLV at Arizona State, late Missouri St. at Air Force, late Indiana St. at Utah St., late

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3357 Breckinridge Blvd Duluth GA 30096, 770-8914639, 12/14/2016 at 1:00PM Audrey Jones 2153 Household Items McKenzie Violet 1147 Household furniture and boxes Tyrone Davis 3705 Household items Felicia Andrews 2017 Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-456898, 11/27,12/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #714, 105 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, to satisfy a lien on December 14th, 2016 at approx. 10:00AM at www.storagetreasures. com.

Name Unit # Brenda Kay Duckett 720 Hermes Medrano aka Ermes Medrano 719 929-456931, 11/27,12/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6291-345 Sawmill Dr, Suwanee GA 30024 to satisfy a lien on December 14, 2016 at approx. 10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com.

Name of Customer Unit # General Description of Property Jesse Frazier 1056 Other Goods Samantha Roach 3074 Household Items 929-457395, 11/27,12/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash

by CubeSmart 3313 Stone Mountain Hwy, Snellville, Ga 30078 to satisfy a lien on December 14,2016 at approx. 10:00 am at www. storagetreasures.com Name Unit # General Description of Property Joshua Neal 1006 House Hold Items Edward E Elam

1012 House Hold Items Jeffrey Wiggins 3038 House Hold Items Markell Wheeler A124 House Hold Items Charmaine Smith A167 House Hold Items Lance Cox B 1 4 3 House Hold Items Sterlynne Owens B152 House Hold Items Stacy M Weems D106 House Hold Items Nathaniel Goines Jr. F105 House Hold Items Carla Marie Hatter F115 House Hold Items Walter Kent G 1 0 3 House Hold Items Sonja Reynolds G113-4 House Hold Items Jeffery Scott Wiggins I116-133 House Hold Items Kimberly N Harris I141 House Hold Items Jamal I Rahmann M127 House Hold Items Joseph Schwering M154 House Hold Items Finely Floored I116-133 House Hold Items 929-456913, 11/27,12/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash

by CubeSmart #698, 3495 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024, to satisfy a lien on December 14, 2016 at approx. 10:00AM at www.storagetreasures.com.

Name Unit # Michaele Williams 305 Michael R. Chandler 114 & 125 Michelle Couch 300 Angela Walters AKA Summer Walters 202 929-457404, 11/27,12/4 PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at KAM TOWING SERVICE INC. 4371 STONE MTN HWY LILBURN, GA 30047 DECEMBER 4, 2016 AT 11AM. The following vehicles declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to official code of Georgia annotated section 40-11-5 as follows: 2001 FORD SRW SUPER DUTY 1 F T N X 20S01EA47774 2000 FORD CUTAWAY VAN 1FDWE35L5YHA65905 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE 1G6KS54Y9YU139826 2005 HORTON HAULER H716TA 5E2B1162251023891 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA JTDBR32EX42019688 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA 1GMDX03E21D206172 2004 NISSAN QUEST 5N1BV28U04N368910 2002 VOLVO V70 YV1SW61R922236641 929-457834, 11/30,12/4

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2801 N Berkeley Lake Rd, Duluth, GA 30096 770.856.9676 December 14, 2016 12:00PM Sunhee Ko 0315 Boxes Coutinho Jesus 1305 Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair dyes, developers, hair treatments Robbinson Bobby 1308 Household goods Jessee Jessica Lynn 2202 Household goods Robbinson Bobby 0228 Household goods Andrea Thompson 5402 Household items and clothing Cooper Henry 2101 Furniture Kristoffer Ruthe 3112 household items Mcilwain Robert 2304 Furniture, dishes Tasha Allen 4208 Home goods Valerio Wilson 0448 Household goods Fredrick Stewart 2209 Household items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-457390, 11/27,12/4

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Advance Mini Storage, pursuant to the “Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act” shall conduct a public, sealed-bid sale of the contents of the storage space listed below at the location and on the date shown below. All sales shall be conducted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and will be for cash to the highest bidder. All successful bidders shall take possession and remove contents of the space at once. Advance Mini Storage reserves the right to reject any bids and to withdraw any items from such sale.

Location: 95 East Crogan Street, Suite B, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, Ga. 30097 770-856-1130 On Wednesday December 14, 2016 at 11:00 am Sonia Lofton Unit 3422 Household David Gould Unit 2321 Household Soraiya Ford Unit 2906 Household items Darrick Townsend Unit 2202 Household goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-457409, 11/27,12/4

Date;12/15/2016 Name Nicole Gonzalez Contents, Miscellaneous Household Building and Bin: Bldg A Bin 11 Date:12/15/2016 Name: Jay Patel Contents: Miscellaneous Houshold Building and Bin: Bldg D Bin 11 929-457431, 11/27,12/4 PUBLIC SALE Public Auction–In accordance with the provision of Georgia State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at AAAA Self Storages located at 4365 Commerce Dr., Buford, GA 30518 770-6141424 and at 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046. 770-237-8673. And due notice having been given to the owners of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, December 19,2016.

The sale will be held at www. storagebattles.com at 10 AM for units at the Buford location and 3 PM for units at the Lawrenceville location on Monday, December 19, 2016. Terms: Cash, Credit card, or certified funds at Sale.

10:00 AM 4365 Commerce Drive, Buford, GA 30518 Unit # 1021–Daniel Deloris Laforest–Misc.& Household Items Unit #1040 –Stong, Robert -Misc. & Household Items Unit #1143–Lucia Marie– Misc.& Household Items Unit # 2026–Lucia, Marie -Misc. & Household Items Unit #2078 –JativeSanchez, Guido–Misc.& Household Items Unit #2108 –Poole, Takasha -Misc. & Household Items Unit # 3051–Jackson, Charmel–Misc.& Household Items Unit #3073 –Villegas, Danny -Misc. & Household Items Unit # 3098–Belt, Antonio– Misc.& Household Items Unit # 4020–Gerena, Tabitha Scoot -Misc. & Household Items Unit # 4026–Lucia, Mark–

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DACULA, 30019 MUSIC SALE Roland Jupiter-80 synthesizer, Bose AM500 speaker system, speaker stands, Music Man & line 6 amps, drum & cymbals setups, drum bench, guitar accessories, & misc. music items. 882 Auburn Rd. Sat. 12/3, 10-2 & Sun. 12/4, 12-2.

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Try shaking things up in the kitchen with the Foodie Dice Seasonal Dinners.

These laser-engraved wooden food dice can be purchased in a pouch for $24, or in a glass tumbler for $34, at FoodieDice.com. Each roll of the dice gives cooks different meal combinations to try for dinner. A booster set with additional options is also available for $12.

Ever tried making noodles from vegetables? For $14.99, the Microplane Spiral Cutter from Bed Bath and Beyond lets foodies slice up vegetables in noodle-like shapes. The noodles can be used in everything from spaghetti to soup.

Get creative and try the recipes from Joe Isiodori’s “Craft Burgers and Crazy Shakes from Black Tap,� which is available on Amazon in hardcover and Kindle versions.

The recipes are from the popular New York City restaurant, Black Tap, and they include various burgers, shakes and side dishes. The hardcover version is $25 and the Kindle version is $12.99.

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For that runner on your list who is always on the go, the Nathan Quickshot Plus Insulated Flask will keep them hydrated and safe. The 10-ounce, insulated bottle also features a reflective print to keep them safe. It is available for $30 at nathansports.com.

No matter what the workout is, a good pair of socks is a must for the weekend warriors on your list. A pair of Balega Merino Hidden Comfort Socks come in a variety of colors and sizes and are made with Ultrafine Hi-Tech performance yarns, which makes for a very light sock that still protects the foot as well. You can find them for $12 per pair at balega.com.

The fitness nut on your list will enjoy a set of resistance bands — one light, one heavy — that help make workouts fun. The Tone It Up Resistance Bands are $12.99 at www.toneitup.com.

S R O I R R A W O C E Making a yard or garden a welcome place for critters isn’t just for the birds.

Consider gifting the WoodLink Audubon bat house, priced at $25. Though bats may not sound like creatures you would want hanging around your property, providing a space for them offers a natural way to help reduce insect irritations — and an environmentally friendly source of fertilizer.

If the person you’re buying for doesn’t have the outdoor space for a garden, you can help them stay tapped in to that green thumb by gifting a wall planter. As an added benefit of saving valuable space, these planters also serve to decorate the wall with natural greenery. Beyond decoration, the planters can be used to house herb gardens, which could come in handy the next time a homemade dish calls for fresh ingredients.

Prudance sells seven-pocket vertical planters for $11.

For the eco-warrior who already has it all, reusable bags are a gift that keeps on giving. Companies such as Baggu provide bags, $9 for a standard size, with vibrant designs and colors that allow carriers to express themselves while helping to reduce the repercussions of plastic bag use.

Additionally, Baggu totes come with convenient storage pouches to keep them neatly folded and out of the way until they’re needed.

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What better way to carry your craft beer than with a hand-crafted tote.

Made from redwood beams reclaimed from salvage yards in the San Francisco area, this Wooden Beer Caddy, that sells for $45 can be found at uncommongoods.com.

Countryside Personalized Natural Wood Corkscrew is the perfect way to show who’s the wine lover in the family.

The corkscrew features an acacia wood handle and durable stainless steel screw, and more importantly, the name of the person you are buying it for. It sells for $17.95 at homewetbar.com.

The coffee lover on your list will love the great flavor and uniqueness of the local CoffeeM brand. Owner Mark Palatchi is in the coffee roasting business, and his coffee is served at local places such as Local Republic and the Aurora Theatre. But you can buy beans, retailing for $12 per bag, at Exhibit A(le), a growler shop located at 202 W. Crogan St. in Lawrenceville.

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StadiumGraph.com sells premium hardwood relief sculptures of baseball stadiums for $85. They also sell “throwback” stadiums like Ebbets Field and, now, Turner Field alongside Shea Stadium and Oakland Coliseum.

Each piece is laser cut from a single grain of solid cherry into three tiers. The black walnut frame and stadium are then hand assembled and arrive ready to hang.

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Entertain a tight-knit group of friends with the indoor/outdoor Tabletop Glass Fireplace from Etsy starting at $29.

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The Swan Vintage Teasmade and Alarm Clock from Amazon. com is $80 and perfect for when waking up isn’t exactly a sleeper’s cup of tea. Place the iconic all-inone alarm clock and tea maker at the bedside, and the alarm will sound once the 20 ounces have boiled.

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Another bright idea is a Philips Hue starter kit for as little as $70 at Amazon.

The kit includes two 800-lumen A19 LED soft white light bulbs — comparable to a standard 60 watt bulb — and a bridge for communicating with the bulbs from your smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi. The bulbs can be controlled from anywhere your smartphone goes and can be programmed to turn on or off at scheduled times.

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Does that bibliophile have an extensive collection they are always lending out? Get the Knock Knock Personal Library Kit on Amazon for $11. With pockets, checkout cards and a date stamp, anyone can start a library.

Magnetic bookmarks are a great inexpensive idea for any book lover. BeedooTo bookmarks found on Etsy average only $3. The choices, ranging from Star Wars to food, seem endless.

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By Keith Farner

Motorists who travel through Barrow, Gwinnett and Jackson counties are invited to two public information open house meetings by the Georgia Department of Transportation to discuss a widening project on Interstate 85 in Gwinnett.

The meetings will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mill Creek High School and 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Braselton Community Room in downtown Braselton.

The proposed project would widen and reconstruct about 12.7 miles of I-85 from north of I-985 to just north of Ga. Highway 211 then widen and reconstruct about 11.3 miles of I-85 from just north of Ga. 211 to just north of U.S. Highway 129.

The typical section will be expanded from two lanes to three in each direction.

The existing grassed median along the 6.4-mile section of I-85 from Hamilton Mill Road/CR 134 to Ga. 211 will be replaced with a median barrier and 9-foot to 12-foot inside shoulders.

GDOT is building a 14foot striped buffer from just north of I-985 to just south of Hamilton Mill Road/CR 134. In order to provide lane continuity and accommodate the transition to three general purpose lanes, this 14-foot striped buffer will be converted to a general purpose lane in both directions.

The section between north of I-985 and south of Hamilton Mill Road/CR 134 is 6.3 miles. The length of

both projects combined is about 24 miles. The proposed project would use the existing right of way to accommodate the proposed typical section.

The project also proposes to replace four I-85 overpass bridges at Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch Road, Jesse Cronic Road and Ga. Highway 332. The project proposes to close the overpass bridges for replacement and detour traffic during construction.

The public is invited to either open house event to learn more about the project, view study area maps and displays, provide comments and discuss the project with GDOT staff. Information presented at both events will be identical. There will be no formal presentation and citizens are encouraged to stop by at any point during either open house.

All comments will be considered in the development of the final project design. Comments must be submitted by Dec. 22. They are accepted at dot.ga.gov/ PS/Public/PublicOutreach — select “I-85 Widening from I-985 to US 129” — or by mail to Eric Duff, Georgia Department of Transportation, 600 W. Peachtree St. N.W., 16th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30308.

After the open house, displays of the project will be available at the GDOT Office of Environmental Services located at the address above, and at the Georgia Department of Transportation, District 1 Office, 2505 Athens Highway S.E., Gainesville, GA 30507. The plans will also be available online at GDOT website.

Students at Mountain View High School and Freeman’s Mill Elementary partnered on an Operation Christmas Child box drive to send toys, school supplies and hygiene products to children across the world.

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headed by the Mountain View chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and its Vice President of Community Service senior Katelynn Reece.

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If I have to read one more article by some clueless academic attempting to explain to other clueless academics why Donald Trump won the election, I might just do something irrational and uncalled for, like attend a Broadway musical.

Such articles all begin and end with the premise that the stupid people who stupidly elected Trump were too stupid to realize they were voting against their own best interests.

No. They were voting against a bunch of out-oftouch pointy-heads constantly telling them what’s in their best interests.

Look, folks, it’s really not difficult. People voted for Trump because they’re tired of being insulted by arrogant elitists whose world view fails to comport with the reality they confront every day as they struggle to earn a living and raise a family.

They’re tired of being called racists by people who apparently don’t know what the word means, who simply use it

country in the world, has the right to enforce its own immigration laws and decide who gets to come here and who doesn’t.

They’re tired of being called “Islamaphobes” because they reject the politically correct absurRob dity that terrorism has Jenkins nothing to do with Islam, knowing good and well as an all-purpose epithet that the vast majority of for anyone who doesn’t people who keep threatenshare their political views. ing to kill us — and who People who voted for too often succeed — are Trump may be stupid, but self-proclaimed Muslims. they know what racism is They’re tired of being and what it isn’t — and called “Bible thumpers” they understand that beand accused of dislieving all lives are impor- crimination because they tant is the exact opposite. believe the Constitution Telling them they’re guarantees their right not racists just because only to hold religious they’re white, or because beliefs but to practice they support their local those beliefs in the public police or because they sphere. vote Republican, merely They’re tired of bemakes them question your ing called “transphobes” integrity, not to mention — what does that even your intelligence. mean? — for expressing They’re tired of betheir legitimate concerns ing called xenophobes about giving grown men because they believe that carte blanche to follow national borders are not little girls into public irrelevant — and that our restrooms — or for pointcountry, like every other ing out that allowing

hormone-addled teenage boys and girls to share shower facilities is a really bad idea that will not end well.

And perhaps more than anything else, they’re tired of being called extremists by political establishment types, from both parties, whose sole reason for existing seems to be feathering their own nests at the expense of everyone else.

So, yeah, all you ivory-tower naval-gazers, keep calling the rest of us names. Without the Obama/Clinton IRS and Justice Department to bludgeon us into submission, that’s about all you can do.

And that, in the end, is why we voted for Donald Trump.

Rob Jenkins is a local freelance writer and the author of four books, including “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less in Buford and on Amazon.

Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@yahoo.com.

pet of the week Each week the Gwinnett Daily Post will feature an animal available for adoption at the Georgia SPCA, which is located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, Suwanee, GA 30024. The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 until 4 p.m. You can see the rest of the adoptable cats and dogs at www.georgiaspca. org.

Ying Yang, an 8-month-old Labrador/ retriever mix, takes life in stride.

Adopted from the shelter as a puppy, her first family must have fallen on hard times as she was found abandoned at an extended-stay motel a few months ago. Luckily she was

brought back to us and shows no sign of trauma.

She loves to jump and say hello to everyone. Stir in some training, routine and love (ingredients for any happy dog), and Ying Yang will be the perfect family pet for anyone.

Come meet her and see who falls in love with whom first.

Ying Yang’s adoption fee is $250.

She has been spayed, diseasetested (dogs testing positive for heartworms are treated; however, we do not add that charge to our adoption fee), given age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed and is up to date with flea/tick and heartworm prevention. A 24Petwatch microchip will be listed in the adopter’s name, and the adopter will receive 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance.

The Georgia SPCA is located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suwanee 30024. For more information on Ying Yang or other animals up for adoption, contact Laura Wade at 770 298 1306.

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schools as students filled more than 100 boxes with supplies that will be shipped to children in other countries for the holidays.

FCCLA officers will also be volunteering at the Operation Christmas Child processing center in December.

FCCLA adviser Kristina Melts Hesson said the idea of the project was to “spread the holiday cheer and season of giving to children that do not have the same opportunities and luxuries that we do.”

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Keith Farner As a recognized school, Snellville Middle was presented with a $1,000 donation and an award that will be displayed inside the school. The school’s principal, Katise Menchan, accepted the award during the GASSP Fall Conference in Savannah.

“This award validates the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff, as well as affirms our collective belief that all students will grow academically, be challenged each day to reach his or her full potential and receive our very best,” Menchan said in a press release.

Winning schools were selected for their collaborative leadership,

Mountain View High School FCCLA Vice President of Community Service senior Katelynn Reece, far left, helped organize an Operation Christmas Child project where FCCLA members and Freeman’s Mill Elementary students filled more than 100 boxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items that will get shipped to children in other countries for the holidays. (Special Photo)

personalization and curriculum, instruction and assessment. A committee of state principals reviewed each application and scored them based on a rubric.

Snellville is also one of three schools to earn a “distinguished” level des-

ignation from the GASSP, which means it has demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of all students.

Keith Farner writes about education. Good News from Schools appears in the Sunday edition of the Daily Post.

restaurant scores Restaurant Address......................................................Score American Deli 4030 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn .............93 Jang Dok Dae 2550 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth ....................93 Restaurant Michoacan Y Neveria 5730 Buford Highway, Norcross .....................57 Trophy Club of Gwinnett 3254 Clubside View Court, Snellville ...........100 Fort Daniel Elementary School 1725 Auburn Road, Dacula ..........................100 Dacula Middle School 137 Dacula Road, Dacula .............................100 Rock Springs Elementary 888 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville .......100

Golden Corral 2155 Riverside Parkway, Lawrenceville .........93 Yummy Garden 2300 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth ....................80 Los Ranchos Latino Inc. 6200 Buford Highway, Norcross .....................82 Brookdale South Lee Buford 4355 South Lee St., Buford ............................96 Sodeulnyuk Restaurant 2790 L’ville Suwanee Road, Suwanee...........86 Infinite Energy Center Main Kitchen 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth ....................96 Frontera Mex-Mex Grill 6555 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth ....................88 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2030 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth.........................78

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AUBURN Whistlestop Ice Skating Rink now open Auburn residents can beat the recent unseasonably warm weather by strapping on some skates and hitting the ice.

The city has announced the Whistlestop Ice Skating Rink will be open to residents through Dec. 23. The rink is located next to City Hall, at Whistlestop Park.

Residents may bring their own ice skates or rent a pair at the rink. City officials said proceeds from a $7 fee will used to support local nonprofit organizations.

BARROW COUNTY Winder fire department to host toy drive Santa and Sparky with the city of Winder Fire Department will visit neighborhoods to collect new toys and cash donations for the Empty Stocking Drive on Saturday.

Pickups will begin at 8:15 a.m and finish at 1:30 p.m.

Also, gifts and monetary donations may be dropped off at the station anytime at 96 N. Broad St. For more information and for a detailed pickup schedule, call 770-867-3212.

BERKELEY LAKE Residents should contact city officials before changing green space Residents should not alter the community’s open land without permission, Mayor Lois Salter wrote in her recent city newsletter.

“The green space belongs to us all, and changes should not be made to it by individuals,” Salter wrote.

“Sometimes pruning or other things are done by people with the best intentions, but we have the Berkeley Lake Conservancy to advise us about that, and of course our city council and staff make the final decisions.”

Contact Berkeley Lake Conservancy Chairwoman Susan Hanson with questions or concerns at 770368-9484 or visit www. berkeley-lake.com.

BRASELTON Farmers Market set for Dec. 16 Braselton residents who are looking to get ingredients for holiday meals, or maybe even a gift for a friend or family member, are invited to check out the city’s farmers market next week.

The monthly Braselton Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 16.

The market, as usual, will be located at the Old Cotton Gin, at 9859 Davis St. BUFORD Deadline approaches to drop off Christmas gifts for ‘angels’ Donations for the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree program should be dropped off by Saturday at the Mall of Georgia.

The nonprofit’s popular program provides new clothes and toys for children and families in need for the holidays.

Salvation Army representatives will be available at the mall at 3333 Buford Drive from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Sunday.

For more information, visit www.simon.com/mallofgeorgia and www.salvationarmyusa.org.

DACULA Library offering ‘Sensory Storytime’ for kids Dacula area children with sensory integration challenges are invited to attend a special story time at their local library branch this week.

The Dacula branch will host “Sensory Storytime” at 11 a.m. Monday. This interactive educational program will include books, songs, movement and other activities forh children who may not be able to sit through a traditional storytime session.

Children ages 3 to 8 are invited to participate. Library officials are asking parents or caregivers to call in advance because space is limited to accommodate only 15 kids and their caregivers.

The library can be reached at 770-978-5154.

The Dacula branch is located at 265 Dacula Road

Inc. will collect $1,168 for a Multiplex Display/Exhibit System for students to display their artwork. Norcross Discovery Garden Park was bestowed $2,000 to help purchase a circular arbor for its new, beautiful garden.

The city of Norcross committed to fund the balance of the project if the grant was awarded. Kudzu Art Zone will gain its desired $2,000 to provide art supplies for the “Unlock the Arts” summer camp. This program serves artistically talented middle students from the underserved community in the Norcross area.

For more information or to apply for funding for the 2017 season, visit norcrossga.net.

Labor of love NADRA volunteers work to build a deck for the Cook family Nov. 16. (Special Photo)

Volunteers build new deck for family of 12

By Cailin O’Brien

spired to build a deck for the Cooks after he realized the enormity of the charitable responsibility Andy and his wife A rapidly expanding local Martha have taken on. Andy family with a reputation for quit his coaching job a few reaching out to needy children years ago so the couple could received a free deck recently head up Promise 686, a nonthanks to a group of handy profit ministry aimed at equipvolunteers. ping churches and families “to Members of the Atlanta care for vulnerable children,” chapter of the North American according to the website.

Deck and Railing Association But that wasn’t the biggest gathered Nov. 16 to build the sacrifice the couple made in Cook family a new 16-bythe name of helping kids in 24-foot deck. NADRA is an need. The Cooks also recently organization made up of deck took in five children who were builders, inspectors, manufac- orphaned after their mother turers and others who attempt died of cancer. She requested to provide one voice for the her kids stay together. deck and railing industry.

So Andy and Martha took “We probably had 30 people them in — adding to an out there on that Wednesday,” already full nest. They’re in said Keith Compton, a volun- the process of adopting the teer for NADRA who coorchildren. dinated the outreach project.

“They went from a family “It’s really a unique thing and of five to a family of 10 overit’s a lot of fun.” night,” Compton said.

Compton said he was inThe NADRA wasn’t the

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DULUTH City seeks citizens to serve on budget committee City officials in Duluth are looking for the sixth collaboration of the Citizens Budget Review Advisory Committee, which will begin in March.

Past Citizen’s Budget Review Advisory Committees reflected a cross-section of the citizenry and provided helpful feedback and recommendations. All meetings will take place in the City Hall Community Room from 6 to 8 p.m.

The first meeting on March 8 establishes an overview of the city’s budget process and what the Budget Committee’s role will be in the process.

All Budget Committee participants will be given the city’s current operating budget and 10-year forecast presentation. They are asked to study the material and be ready to discuss it at the next meeting.

The second meeting on March 15 involves review of draft figures for the preliminary 2018 budget, debt service commitments, city initiatives, as well as information relating to Capital Reserve funds. The third meeting on March 22 gives time for questions and clarification of any items presented thus far. The fourth meeting on March 29 is geared toward recommendations from the citizens committee, addressing any concerns with the budget and finally discussion of visionary opportunities for the city.

The recommendations of the Citizens Budget Review Advisory Committee will be presented to the City Council on April 10. For additional

information or if you would like to be a part of this committee, contact Kim Jackson at kjackson@duluthga.net or 770-497-5321.

GRAYSON Vendor applications available for Grayson Day Christmas may still be on the horizon, but Grayson officials are looking ahead to April and the city’s 38th annual Grayson Day Festival.

The city has announced the vendor applications for the 2017 festival, which will be held April 29, are available. The city is seeking food, crafts, antiques and commercial vendors, as well as school fundraiser groups and Relay for Life teams.

Groups looking to have a booth to advertise a group are also being sought.

The applications can be found on www.cityofgrayson. org, and the deadline is April 1.

LAWRENCEVILLE Park to host ‘Polar Express’ parties on Saturday Officials at Rhodes Jordan Park are giving kids two opportunities to enjoy the holiday classic “The Polar Express” next weekend.

The park is set to host Polar Express and Pancakes at 9 a.m. Saturday and then turn around and host a Polar Express Pajama Party at 6 p.m. on the same day.

The breakfast will include a hot chocolate bar, pancake breakfast, crafts and a viewing of the film. Kids are allowed to bring a blankets and pillows if they want to.

Attendees must register no later than Monday, by calling 678-277-0890 or visiting gwinnettparks.com and using code RJP41683.

The registration fee is $6 per

only organization to notice the Cooks’ generosity. The volunteers built the entire deck — top grade wood and all — from donated materials. Compton said the family’s church even donated deck furniture to finish the project off.

He said it’s “literally impossible” to get all 10 kids in one place at the same time, but from what he’s seen, the family enjoys the new deck.

“They seem very, very appreciative,” Compton said.

“They’re really excited about it.”

But he said NADRA members didn’t mind the project at all. They haven’t minded any of the six projects they’ve volunteered for so far.

“We get more out of it than the recipients do most of the time,” Compton said.

NADRA plans to build a deck for another deserving family next spring.

person.

The pajama party will include writing letters to Santa, Christmas ornament creations, special gifts, pizza, popcorn and hot chocolate in addition to the film. The cost is $21 per child and they must be registered no later than Monday by calling 678-277-0890 or visiting gwinnettparks.com and using the code RJP41660.

Rhodes Jordan Park is located at 100 E. Crogan St., in Lawrenceville.

LILBURN Nonprofit to host holiday event at historic Wynne-Russell House The Lilburn Community Partnership will hold its annual Holiday Open House event at 4684 Wynne-Russell Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will hand out cookies to children, who will make and ornaments.

A cookie swap will begin at 9 a.m. To participate, send an email with the baker’s name and type of cookie to info@lilburncp.com.

Guests can stop by a bake sale that will include ornaments for purchase to raise money toward preserving the house.

A special-edition ornament will be available for $12 to commemorate Lilburn’s first holiday season at the new city hall and library. The polished brass ornament with 14-karat gold plating has been produced by the official White House ornament maker ChemArt Co. For more information, visit www.lilburnevents.com.

LOGANVILLE Shepherd’s Staff holds annual food drive The Shepherd’s Staff

recently held its annual food drive that helps the Loganville nonprofit feed more than 10,000 people. Many of the collections came from donations inside mailboxes picked up by postal carriers.

The nonprofit is also gearing up for the Christmas season. Last year, it delivered more than 260 Christmas food baskets for families in Loganville and is expected to reach more than 1,500 people.

NORCROSS Splash Festivals’ grant program keeps rolling Several groups recently received funding from the Splash Festivals’ grant program that was established in 2015 to donate a significant portion of the profits from Norcross Art Splash for the purposes of art and education within the city of Norcross. In 2015, those funds helped with the production of the newly completed mural in downtown Norcross and other projects.

Cindy Flynn, co-owner of Splash Festivals, said, “It is important to help inspire students to learn more about the arts and realize the impact it can make in their lives and the community.” She added, “We also want to continue to cultivate a growing arts scene in Norcross.”

Four deserving groups applied for the grants for 2016, and all received their requested funding. Gardens4GrowingCommunity, Inc. will receive $650 for five “story poles” to be placed inside the circular garden bed at Summerour Middle School. The garden is part of the school’s outdoor Environmental Education Center.

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PEACHTREE CORNERS YMCA to host Cookies With Santa on Saturday OK, so it’s not up on a house top, but officials at the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA still hope people will go to see the man who goes “ho, ho, ho” anyway on Saturday.

The YMCA and The Nancy Minor Team will host a free Cookies with Santa event for its members and the community from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The event is expected to include photos with Santa Claus, cookie decorating, festive craft making and holiday treats.

The YMCA is located at 5600 W. Jones Bridge Road in Peachtree Corners.

SNELLVILLE Center to take seniors on holiday trip to Stone Mountain The Snellville Senior Center invites seniors to enjoy a trip featuring holiday festivities at the Stone Mountain Christmas Village from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 16.

Visitors can take a train ride around the mountain while listening and singing to traditional Christmas Carols.

The evening will conclude with an early dinner at Red Lobster (at the cost of the guest).

For more information, visit www.snellville.org/communitysenior-center.

SUGAR HILL City holds second annual Community Appreciation banquet Last week Sugar Hill hosted its second annual Community Appreciation Banquet, where city council and staff thanked the volunteer leaders of the community who are making great strides for the city.

Members of the city’s boards, commissions and affiliated clubs were invited and treated to dinner by City Council and staff.

Mayor Steve Edwards said he is grateful for the volunteers.

“It is passionate people like these, who pour their heart and soul back into the community making Sugar Hill such a great place to live,” he said. “I am thankful for them every day and I am glad that we get the opportunity to honor and thank them. We could never repay them for their tremendous service to our city.”

SUWANEE Event applications available for 2017 The City of Suwanee is accepting event applications for community events to be hosted at city of Suwanee parks in 2017. The deadline for applications is Dec. 9 and an application is available at suwanee.com.

Once the city’s event schedule is approved after the first of the year, no additional events may be added.

Each year, Suwanee hosts, largely at Town Center Park, more than 40 city- and privately planned events, including concerts, festivals, races and food truck events.

“Events are an important part of community-building in Suwanee,” events manager Amy Doherty said.

“Each year, we love partnering with community organizations to bring great music, fun events, and unique engagement opportunities to our residents and others.”

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Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Pawn Stars Crossbow. Seinfeld “The Voice” The First 48 Stabbing death; illegal game room. The First 48 “Senior Year” ’ (CC) The First 48: Killer Confessions (N) ’ (CC) (:01) The First 48: Killer Confessions (N) (CC) (:03) Live PD: Rap Sheet (N) ’ (CC) (5:30) ›› “Miss Congeniality” (2000) (CC) ››› “Enchanted” (2007, Fantasy) Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden. (CC) ››‡ “Yes Man” (2008, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel. (CC) Vanderpump Rules “Call It Like I See It” Vanderpump Rules “Thirsty Girls” Vanderpump Rules (N) Timber Creek Lodge “A Hint of Nuts” (N) Watch What Vanderpump Rules Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:57) Futurama (CC) (:29) Futurama ’ (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) The Daily Show At Midnight With Chris Street Outlaws ’ (CC) Street Outlaws: Full Throttle “I Will Follow” (N) Street Outlaws “75,000 Reasons to Race” The crew are headed south to race. (N) ’ (CC) (:04) Street Outlaws “75,000 Reasons to Race” (6:00) Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) (CC) (:15) NFL Football Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets. The Colts visit the Jets in a prime-time showdown. (N) (Live) (:20) SportsCenter (N) College Basketball Connecticut at Syracuse. From the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (N) (Live) CrossFit Games (CC) CrossFit Games (CC) 30 for 30 E! News (N) (CC) Mariah’s World “For Love of the Tour” (CC) ›› “The Wedding Planner” (2001) Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey. (CC) E! News (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The O’Reilly Factor (N) (CC) The Kelly File (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) The O’Reilly Factor (CC) Christmas Cookie Challenge (CC) Chopped An edible wreath and festive bread. (N) Cake Wars (N) (CC) Chopped “Holiday Cooking” (CC) Chopped Coffee can of bacon grease; meatloaf. ››› “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase. ’ (CC) ››› “Scrooged” (1988, Comedy) Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe. (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) College Basketball Radford at North Carolina. From the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. UFC Main Event College Football Teams TBA. (Taped) “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” ’ ››‡ “Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012, Fantasy) Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth. ’ (CC) ››‡ “Snow White and the Huntsman” ’ National Christmas Tree Lighting (N) (CC) “Merry Matrimony” (2015, Romance) Jessica Lowndes, Christopher Russell, Jennifer Gibson. (CC) “Christmas Incorporated” (2015, Drama) Shenae Grimes-Beech, Steve Lund, Ron Lea. (CC) Love It or List It “Thomas & Sarah” (CC) Love It or List It “Site Unseen” (CC) Love It or List It “Emilee & Jody” (CC) House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Tiny House Hunters Tiny House Hunters American Pickers “On the Road Again” ’ American Pickers Ultra-rare motorcycle parts. American Pickers “Hydro Homestead” (N) (CC) (:03) Pawn Stars (N) ’ Pawn Stars (:05) Pawn Stars (CC) (:35) Pawn Stars (CC) Grey’s Anatomy Finn offers an update on Doc. Grey’s Anatomy New heart for Denny. (CC) Grey’s Anatomy New heart for Denny. (CC) (:02) Grey’s Anatomy Doctors’ pressures. (CC) (:02) Grey’s Anatomy “Time Has Come Today” Henry Danger ’ (CC) The Thundermans (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Game Shakers ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House (CC) Full House (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) American Dad (N) ’ People of Earth (N) (:31) Family Guy ’ (:01) Family Guy ’ Full Frontal Conan (N) (CC) ›› “The Jazz Singer” (1927) Al Jolson.

Will H. Hays Horace Heidt and His (8:52) Baby Rose Marie Hazel Green Chips off the Old Block The Happy Hottentots “Why Be Good?” (1929, Comedy) Neil Hamilton.

(6:00) ››‡ “Sleeping With the Enemy” (CC) ››› “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013, Science Fiction) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. (CC) (DVS) ››‡ “Sleeping With the Enemy” (1991) (CC) The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show (:12) The Andy Griffith Show “The New Doctor” Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ WWE Monday Night RAW (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (:05) ›‡ “A Madea Christmas” (2013)

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America’s Funniest Home Videos (N) ’ (CC) Once Upon a Time “Wish You Were Here” (N) Secrets and Lies “The Brother; The Truth” Eric makes an admission about his past. (N) (Local Programming) 60 Minutes (N) ’ (CC) Bull The team travels to a small Texas town. ’ NCIS: Los Angeles “Cancel Christmas” ’ MacGyver “Wire Cutter” ’ (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) NFL Football The OT (N) (CC) The Simpsons (N) ’ Son of Zorn (N) ’ Family Guy (N) ’ The Last Man on Earth (Local Programming) Football Night in America (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (:20) NFL Football Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks host Cam Newton and the Panthers in Week 13. (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Secrets of Althorp -- The Spencers ’ (CC) “Anne of Green Gables” (2016) Ella Ballentine, Sara Botsford. ’ Katmai: Alaska’s Wild (Local Programming) ››› “Match Point” (2005, Drama) Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Emily Mortimer.

The Simpsons ’ (CC) 11Alive News at 10PM Corrupt Crimes (CC) ›› “Sliding Doors” (1998) Gwyneth Paltrow.

PBA30 Specials PBA30 Specials PBA30 Specials The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Modern Family ’ (CC) Modern Family ’ (CC) ››‡ “The Last Castle” (2001, Suspense) Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo.

Major Crimes (CC) Gangland Undercover “Endgame” ’ (CC) ››‡ “Shooter” (2007, Suspense) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Danny Glover. Premiere. ’ (CC) (:03) ››› “The Drop” (2014) Tom Hardy.

(6:50) The Walking Dead “Go Getters” ’ (CC) (7:50) The Walking Dead A brand new society. The Walking Dead “Sing Me a Song” A deeper look at the Sanctuary. Talking Dead Guests discuss the latest episode. The Walking Dead (CC) The Real Housewives of Atlanta (N) The Real Housewives of Atlanta (N) Mariah’s World “For Love of the Tour” (N) (CC) The Real Housewives of Atlanta Watch What Housewives/Atl. CNN Newsroom With Poppy Harlow (N) (CC) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CC) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown “Rome” (N) United Shades of America (CC) United Shades of America “The New KKK” (6:15) ››› “Meet the Parents” (2000, Comedy) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller. (CC) ››‡ “Meet the Fockers” (2004, Comedy) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman. (CC) South Park (CC) Alaska: The Last Frontier “Kilchergiving” (CC) Alaska: The Last Frontier Exposed (N) ’ (CC) Alaska: The Last Frontier “Episode 9” (N) ’ (CC) (:02) Alaska: The Last Frontier “Episode 9” ’ (6:00) SportsCenter (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) Championship Drive: Who’s In? (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) (6:00) Championship Drive (N) (Live) Billiards Trick Shot Magic. (Taped) Billiards Trick Shot Magic. (Taped) Vice World of Sports Championship Drive: Who’s In? (N) (6:00) ››› “Bridesmaids” (2011, Comedy) Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne. (CC) Mariah’s World “For Love of the Tour” (N) (CC) The Royals The royal family returns. (N) (CC) Mariah’s World “For Love of the Tour” (CC) (5:00) Perino & Stirewalt: I’ll Tell You What (N) Special Report With Bret Baier (N) (CC) Watters’ World (CC) The Greg Gutfeld Show (CC) Fox News Reporting (CC) Guy’s Grocery Games “Seasonings Greetings” Guy’s Grocery Games (N) (CC) Holiday Baking Championship (N) (CC) Clash of the Grandmas (N) (CC) Cooks vs. Cons “Pumpkin Thumpin”’ (CC) (6:40) ››› “Elf” (2003, Comedy) Will Ferrell, James Caan. ’ (CC) (:45) ››› “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. ’ (CC) (10:55) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town ’ (CC) World Poker Tour WPT Montreal - Part 1. World Poker Tour WPT Montreal - Part 2. Bull Riding Championship. From Del Rio, Texas. World Poker Tour WPT Montreal - Part 1. World Poker Tour WPT Montreal - Part 2.

(6:00) ›› “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004) ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002, Comedy) Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell. ’ (CC) ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002, Comedy) Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell. ’ (CC) (6:00) “Christmas Cookies” (2016) Jill Wagner. “Looks Like Christmas” (2016, Drama) Anne Heche, Dylan Neal. Premiere. (CC) “A Heavenly Christmas” (2016, Drama) Kristin Davis, Eric McCormack, Shirley MacLaine. (CC) Property Brothers Nancy looks for a home. (CC) Hawaii Life (N) (CC) Hawaii Life (N) (CC) Island Life (N) (CC) Island Life (N) (CC) Island Hunters (CC) Island Hunters (CC) House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l WWII in HD “End Game” ’ (CC) Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later ’ (CC) Pearl Harbor: The Truth (N) ’ (CC) (:03) Pearl Harbor: The Truth ’ (CC) ››› “Dirty Dancing” (1987, Romance) Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach. (CC) ›› “First Daughter” (2004, Romance-Comedy) Katie Holmes, Marc Blucas. Premiere. (CC) (:02) ››› “Dirty Dancing” (1987) (CC) ›› “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (2009) Voices of Ray Romano. Premiere. ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) ››‡ “The Switch” (2010, Romance-Comedy) Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman. (CC) (DVS) ››‡ “Horrible Bosses” (2011, Comedy) Jason Bateman, Charlie Day. (CC) (DVS) Search Party (CC) Search Party (CC) (6:00) ›››‡ “The Ipcress File” (1965) ››› “David and Bathsheba” (1951, Historical Drama) Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward. (CC) (:15) ››› “Solomon and Sheba” (1959, Historical Drama) Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida. (CC) (5:00) “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” The Librarians “And the Reunion of Evil” (N) ››‡ “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013, Action) Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. (CC) (DVS) The Librarians “And the Reunion of Evil” (CC) Reba “Reba’s Heart” Reba ’ (CC) Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Eyewitness Ryan woos Kamilah. (N) (CC) (DVS)

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(Local Programming) The Goldbergs (N) ’ Speechless (N) ’ Modern Family ’ (:31) blackish (N) ’ Designated Survivor “The Blueprint” (N) (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) Survivor (N) ’ (CC) Criminal Minds “Scarecrow” (N) ’ (CC) (DVS) Code Black Campbell’s daughter has a seizure. (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) Arrow A clue ties Prometheus to Oliver’s past. Frequency “Gray Line” (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Lethal Weapon “Jingle Bell Glock” (N) ’ Empire Andre wants Nessa in the spotlight. (N) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Hairspray Live! In 1962 Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad gains fame after landing a role on “The Corny Collins Show.” (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) Nature Animals search for mates. (CC) NOVA Hitler’s “supergun.” ’ (CC) (DVS) Pearl Harbor -- Into the Arizona ’ (CC) (Local Programming) The Andy Griffith Show Jeopardy! (N) ’ (CC) Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Ragtag” (CC) Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ’ (CC) 11Alive News at 10 (N) Corrupt Crimes (CC) Forensic Files ’ (CC) (6:00) PBA30 Specials PBA30 Specials PBA30 Specials The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory ›› “From Paris With Love” (2010, Action) John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Pawn Stars (CC) Seinfeld “The Blood” Duck Dynasty ’ (CC) Duck Dynasty ’ (CC) (:05) Duck Dynasty ’ (:32) Duck Dynasty ’ Duck Dynasty (N) (CC) (:31) Going Si-ral (N) (:01) Wahlburgers (N) (:33) Duck Dynasty ’ (:03) Duck Dynasty ’ (:33) Duck Dynasty ’ (5:00) ››› “Open Range” (2003) (CC) ›› “Pearl Harbor” (2001, War) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. (CC) ›› “Pearl Harbor” (2001) Ben Affleck. (CC) The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Real Housewives of Atlanta Don’t Be Tardy...

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Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Special Program (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:48) South Park (CC) (:21) South Park (CC) (7:54) South Park (CC) (:27) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (N) (CC) Legends-Cham.

The Daily Show At Midnight With Chris Alaskan Bush People ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People: Bushcraft Chronicles (N) (:01) Legend of Croc Gold “Man Down” (N) ’ (:02) Alaskan Bush People ’ (CC) NBA Countdown (N) (Live) NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (N) (Live) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers. (N) (Live) Women’s College Basketball Connecticut at Notre Dame. (N) (Live) College Basketball Davidson at North Carolina. (N) (Live) College Basketball Washington at Gonzaga. (N) E! News (N) (CC) Total Divas Nikki asks Bryan for help. (N) (CC) Hollywood & Football (N) (CC) Total Divas Nikki asks Bryan for help. (CC) E! News (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The O’Reilly Factor (N) (CC) The Kelly File (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) The O’Reilly Factor (CC) Cooks vs. Cons “Candy Clash” (CC) Kids Sweets Showdown (N) (CC) Cooks vs. Cons “’Tis the Seasoning” (N) (CC) Cooks vs. Cons “Chicken Wingin’ It!” (CC) Holiday Baking Championship (CC) ››› “The Santa Clause” (1994, Comedy) Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson. ’ (CC) ››› “Elf” (2003, Comedy) Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart. ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) College Basketball Southern Illinois at Louisville. From the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. (N) College Basketball Texas-San Antonio at Texas Tech. (N Same-day Tape) College Basketball (6:00) ›› “The Hangover Part III” (2013) ’ ›‡ “Identity Thief” (2013, Comedy) Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau. ’ (CC) ›‡ “Identity Thief” (2013) Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy. ’ (CC) (6:00) “A Heavenly Christmas” (2016) (CC) “Broadcasting Christmas” (2016, Romance) (CC) “Crown for Christmas” (2015, Romance) Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry-Jones, Ellie Botterill. (CC) Property Brothers: Buying & Selling (CC) Property Brothers “Not Ready for the Suburbs” Brothers Take New Orleans (N) (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l Property Brothers (CC) American Pickers “Hydro Homestead” ’ (CC) Vikings “The Outsider” ’ (CC) (DVS) Vikings Ragnar seeks to equip his voyage. (N) (:02) Real Vikings (N) ’ (CC) (:04) Vikings Ragnar seeks to equip his voyage.

Little Weddings “It’s My Business!” (CC) Little Women: Dallas (N) (CC) Little Weddings “Little People Problems” (N) (:02) Little Women: Dallas “Party Crasher” (N) (:02) Little Women: Dallas “Party Crasher” (CC) Henry Danger ’ (CC) The Thundermans (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Game Shakers ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Conan “Conan Without Borders: Berlin” (N) (CC) Conan (N) (CC) (6:30) ››‡ “December 7th” (1943) ››› “Tora! Tora! Tora!” (1970, War) Martin Balsam, Soh Yamamura, Joseph Cotten. (CC) (:45) ››› “Air Force” (1943, War) John Ridgely, Gig Young. (CC) Bones Human remains are found. ’ (CC) ››‡ “The Great Gatsby” (2013, Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan. (CC) (DVS) Bones Remains of a gamer are found. ’ (CC) The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Younger (N) (CC) (:32) Impastor (N) (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ NCIS A new special agent arrives. (CC) (DVS) NCIS NCIS investigates a message in blood. ’ NCIS A seaman’s death may be one in a series. NCIS A murder is caught on tape. ’ (CC) (DVS) Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’

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(Local Programming) Last Man Standing (N) (:31) Dr. Ken (N) (CC) Shark Tank Letters to Santa; winter gloves. (N) (:01) 20/20 ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) MacGyver A young prodigy is kidnapped. (N) ’ Hawaii Five-0 “Ka Luhi” (N) ’ (CC) Blue Bloods “Unbearable Loss” (N) (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) The Vampire Diaries (N) ’ (CC) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Hell’s Kitchen “Spoon Fed” (N) (CC) (DVS) (:01) The Exorcist “Chapter Nine: 162” (N) ’ (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Caught on Camera With Nick Cannon (N) (CC) Dateline NBC (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) Washington Week (N) Charlie Rose First You Dream -- The Music of Kander & Ebb Hitmakers ’ (CC) (Local Programming) The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show American Ninja Warrior “Las Vegas Finals” American Ninja Warrior “Las Vegas Finals” 11Alive News at 10 (N) Corrupt Crimes (CC) Forensic Files ’ (CC) (6:00) PBA30 Specials PBA30 Specials PBA30 Specials The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory ››‡ “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007, Comedy-Drama) Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott.

Last Man Standing ’ Pawn Stars (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) The First 48 A man is shot in front of his family. The First 48 ’ (CC) Live PD “Live PD -- 12.09.16” Riding along with law enforcement. (N) ’ (Live) (CC) The First 48 ’ (CC) ››› “1408” (2007, Horror) John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack. (CC) ››‡ “Ender’s Game” (2013, Science Fiction) Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld. (CC) (6:30) ››› “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006, Comedy) Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway.

Married to Medicine Houston “Raging Dr. Elly” ››› “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006, Comedy) Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Adrian Grenier.

Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Special Program (CC) CNN Special Program (CC) (6:58) Futurama (CC) (:29) Futurama ’ (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) ››› “Meet the Parents” (2000, Comedy) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner. (CC) ››‡ Office Space Gold Rush ’ (CC) Gold Rush: Pay Dirt (N) ’ (CC) Gold Rush “Record Gold” (N) ’ (CC) (:01) Treasure Quest: Snake Island (N) ’ (CC) (:02) Gold Rush “Record Gold” ’ (CC) NBA Countdown (N) (Live) NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder. From Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. (N) (Live) NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers. (N) (Live) College Football NCAA FCS, Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) E! News (N) (CC) ››› “Pretty Woman” (1990, Romance-Comedy) Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy. (CC) Botched (CC) E! News (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The O’Reilly Factor (N) (CC) The Kelly File (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) The O’Reilly Factor (CC) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (CC) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives “Holiday Hoopla” Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Santa Paws (:45) ›› “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” (2012, Adventure) Cheryl Ladd, Kaitlyn Maher. Premiere. ’ (CC) (9:50) ››› “Snow Buddies” (2008, Comedy) Dominic Scott Kay. Premiere. ’ (CC) Driven Driven Tennis From Aug. 21, 2016.

Bull Riding Championship. From Del Rio, Texas. UEFA Magazine College Basketball (5:00) ››‡ “The Equalizer” (2014) ’ (CC) ››‡ “Thor: The Dark World” (2013, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston. ’ (CC) ››‡ “Thor: The Dark World” (2013) ’ (CC) (6:00) “Christmas List” (2016) Alicia Witt. (CC) “Christmas in Homestead” (2016, Romance) Michael Rady, Taylor Cole. (CC) “A Heavenly Christmas” (2016, Drama) Kristin Davis, Eric McCormack, Shirley MacLaine. (CC) Beachfront Bargain Beachfront Bargain House Hunters Renovation (CC) House Hunters Renovation (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Ancient Aliens Alien contact in the recent past. Ancient Aliens “The Anunnaki Connection” (CC) Ancient Aliens “The Vanishings” ’ (CC) Ancient Aliens “Beyond Roswell” (CC) (DVS) (:03) Ancient Aliens The three pyramids of Giza.

(6:00) “Under the Mistletoe” (2006, Drama) (CC) ››› “Crazy for Christmas” (2005, Drama) Andrea Roth, Howard Hesseman. (CC) (:02) “All I Want for Christmas” (2013, Fantasy) Melissa Sagemiller, Brad Rowe, Tom Arnold. (CC) “Albert” (2016) Voices of Bobby Moynihan. (CC) Harvey Beaks (N) (CC) SpongeBob Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends (CC) Friends (CC) Seinfeld “The Pick” ’ Seinfeld “The Strike” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Search Party (CC) Search Party (CC) (6:00) ››‡ “The Wet Parade” (1932) (CC) ›››› “Love Me Tonight” (1932) (CC) (:15) ››› “The Prizefighter and the Lady” (1933, Comedy) Myrna Loy, Max Baer. (CC) ›› “Night Flight” (1933) John Barrymore.

Bones A death at a rock ‘n’ roll fantasy camp. ›››› “Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. (CC) (:33) ›››› “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) (CC) The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’

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(6:00) ›› “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (2012) ››‡ “Hotel Transylvania” (2012, Comedy) Voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg. ’ (CC) ››‡ “Hotel Transylvania” (2012, Comedy) Voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg. ’ (CC) (6:00) “Looks Like Christmas” (2016) (CC) “A Dream of Christmas” (2016, Drama) Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker, Cindy Williams. (CC) “Christmas Cookies” (2016, Drama) Jill Wagner, Wes Brown, Tiera Skovbye. (CC) Flip or Flop (CC) Flip or Flop (CC) Flip or Flop (CC) Flip or Flop (CC) Flip or Flop (N) (CC) Flip or Flop (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Pawn Stars (CC) (DVS) Pawn Stars (CC) (DVS) Alone Season three’s 10 new participants. (N) Alone “A New Land” Patagonia, Argentina. (N) The Selection: Special Operations Experiment The Selection: Special Operations Experiment Project Runway Creating a high fashion look. Project Runway (CC) Project Runway Competing in the final challenge. (N) (CC) (:32) Project Runway: Fashion Startup (N) (CC) Fashion Startup Henry Danger ’ (CC) The Thundermans (CC) ›› “Ice Age 2: The Meltdown” (2006) Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo. ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Checks” 2 Broke Girls ’ 2 Broke Girls ’ 2 Broke Girls ’ The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Conan (N) (CC) (5:00) Limelight (1952) MGM Parade “The Glass Menagerie” (1966, Drama) Shirley Booth, Pat Hingle, Hal Holbrook. Premiere. (:15) ››‡ “Period of Adjustment” (1962) Tony Franciosa, Jane Fonda, Jim Hutton. (CC) (DVS) NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors. From Air Canada Centre in Toronto. (N) (Live) (CC) NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (N) (Live) (CC) The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Falling Water Burton trails the Woman in Red. (:03) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ’

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The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ ››‡ “Step Brothers” (2008, Comedy) Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins.

Family Guy (CC) Family Guy (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) (:01) Storage Wars ’ (CC) (:03) Storage Wars ’ (:33) Storage Wars ’ ›› “Predators” (2010, Science Fiction) Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga. (CC) ›› “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (2008, Science Fiction) Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates. (CC) Vanderpump Rules The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ››› “The Town” (2010, Crime Drama) Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm. Premiere. ›› “Fast & Furious” (2009, Action) Vin Diesel.

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9 p.m. on ABC Secrets and Lies The drama wraps up its second season with a two-hour presentation combining the episodes “The Brother” and “The Truth,” solving the mystery of who killed Kate Warner (Jordana Brewster). Eric (Michael Ealy) has to come clean about his past to prevent himself from being named the culprit, as lies told by others appear to keep boxing him in. In determining the murderer’s identity, Detective Cornell (Juliette Lewis) gets a big surprise of her own.

8 p.m. on FOX Showtime at the Apollo A series that showcased many stars of music and comedy gets a reboot in this new special, featuring Steve Harvey as host. He doesn’t come to the job casually, since New York’s legendary Apollo Theater was the site where he began his own career. Part of the program salutes Amateur Night at the Apollo, which launched several icons and remains a weekly attraction at the showplace. Guest performers include Tracy Morgan, Mike Epps, Gabriel Iglesias and En Vogue.

8:30 p.m. on CBS Man With a Plan Who damaged a wall in the house? No one is confessing, so Adam and Andi (Matt LeBlanc, Liza Snyder) get clever to ferret out the culprit among their children (Grace Kaufman, Matthew McCann, Hala Finley) in the new episode “Holey War.” Kevin Nealon, Diana Maria Riva and Jessica Chaffin also star.

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TUESDAY 9:30 p.m. on ABC The Real O’Neals Kenny (Noah Galvin) initially doesn’t want to be on Jimmy’s (Matt Shively) wrestling team, even temporarily, but his tune changes in the new episode “The Real Match.” Jimmy then resents his brother’s new popularity as a school athlete, until a member of a rival team refuses to compete against Kenny.

Eileen (Martha Plimpton) tries to score points with VP Murray (guest star Matt Oberg) by tending to an injured Pat (Jay

8 p.m. on NBC Hairspray Live!

Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron continue their annual tradition of staging a live musical with the hit show based on John Waters’ purposely kitschy movie. The cast is filled with performing veterans including Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Hudson, Harvey Fierstein and Martin Short — but newcomer Maddie Baillio gets the central role of Tracy Turnblad, a teen who attains her dream of dancing on a 1960s Baltimore television show, then lobbies to integrate it.

THURSDAY 8 p.m. on FOX Taraji’s White Hot Holidays She doesn’t have fellow “Empire” star Terrence Howard with her this time, but Taraji P. Henson holds forth with the second annual edition of this seasonal variety special.

She’s certainly not alone, since the guest lineup includes fellow “Empire” veterans Jussie

Smollett and Taye Diggs, plus a very musical lineup featuring Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels and TLC. Tyler Perry and Terry Crews also appear.

FRIDAY 8 p.m. on FOX Hell’s Kitchen Quick! Name that baby food!

That’s the challenge the remaining contestants face in a blind taste test in the new episode “Spoon Fed.” The winners get relaxing massages, while the others have to haul ice bags and wine boxes into the kitchen. The dinner service features Josh McDermitt (“The Walking Dead”) and Jeannie Mai (“The Real”) as guests, but it finds both teams hitting snags — to the expected displeasure of Chef Gordon Ramsay.

9:01 p.m. on FOX The Exorcist The Pope’s imminent Chicago visit foreshadows something very bad, which Father Marcus (Ben Daniels) and others try to prevent from happening, in the new “Chapter Nine: 162.” Father Tomas’ (Alfonso Herrera)

past could have an impact on a major opportunity he’s given.

SATURDAY 8 p.m. on ABC Movie: Mary Poppins Julie Andrews received an Oscar for her portrayal of the practically perfect nanny who arrives mysteriously on the doorstep of the Banks household. She loosens up the stiff family with her magical charm.

The charming 1964 Disney musical — whose not totally smooth backstory was told in “Saving Mr. Banks” — features such well-known songs as “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee.”

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Noble Purpose: A strategy, not just a slogan

All the cool kids have a purpose. Philosophers have been talking about purpose and meaning since the dawn of time. But since I wrote “Selling with Noble Purpose” in 2012, and trademarked the Noble Purpose methodology for business, the idea of purpose in business has become mainstream. More and more companies are declaring their purpose. And who doesn’t want to think their work is a noble endeavor?

After implementing my Noble Purpose methodology with hundred of companies worldwide, I can assure you, a purpose statement alone is not enough to create competitive differentiation or emotional engagement. For the Noble Purpose methodology to work, the leader must implement it at every level of the organization.

Forget Perfect

Lisa McLeod Here’s a summary of the key areas we focus on with clients for a successful implementation.

1. Your Noble Purpose must be specific Saying we want to make a difference or be a good corporate citizen is nice.

However, a true Noble Purpose is a succinct statement that defines the impact you want to have on customers. For example, our client Foundation Supportworks’s

Noble Purpose is to redefine their industry. In the world of home contractors not everyone is consistently reliable or professional.

Foundation Supportworks is on a quest to change the way the world experiences contractors. To achieve that we’ve put metrics, behaviors and a narrative against their Noble Purpose.

2. Noble Purpose requires qualitative metrics Our clients typically see substantial revenue gains as a result of implementing Noble Purpose. Hootsuite, whose Noble Purpose is, We help clients turn messages into meaningful relationships — doubled their business during the two years we worked with their team. Shelf Genie — We turn frustration and pain into enjoyment and love — grew revenue by 40 percent in

one year. But it’s important to remember, revenue is a lagging indicator. It’s the result of culture, behaviors and mindset. With both clients, Hootsuite and Shelf Genie, we identified leading indicators like sales activity, leadership language, and customer engagement. We provided training for each metric, and we measured progress on a regular basis.

3. Noble Purpose requires codifying customer impact Leaders must clarify what it looks like when you’re living your Noble Purpose and when you’re not. Our client, G Adventures — We help people discover more passion and happiness, — spells out exactly what a passionate happy client looks like. We also map how each job in the organization affects customer passion and happiness,.

4. Noble Purpose behaviors should be clear and few in number We work with clients to identify two or three companywide behaviors that embody their Noble Purpose.

At Hootsuite compelling storytelling is a key behavior.

At Foundation Supportworks consistent punctuality is a companywide expectation.

5. Your Noble Purpose must be a default leadership narrative As our client Mike Gianoni, CEO of software leader Blackbaud said in his Lead with Purpose twitter chat, “Keep customers at the center of everything you do.

Know that purpose drives profit, not the other way around.”

6. Use Noble Purpose as a lens for strategy and decision-making Strategy is about mak-

ing choices. We work with leadership teams to define where they’re going and where they’re not. A strategy based on desired revenue numbers will never achieve competitive differentiation or emotional engagement.

A Noble Purpose strategy is clear, concise and customerfocused.

In addition to the above, we infuse Noble Purpose into hiring, onboarding, training, marketing and daily operations. Lofty words can jumpstart the process, but as anyone knows, implementation is what determines success.

Lisa McLeod is the creator of the popular business concept Noble Purpose and author of the bestseller “Selling with Noble Purpose.” Her most recent book is titled “Leading with Noble Purpose.”

Hebron cheerleaders roar Watching death’s final scene to second-place state finish

BY JON GALLO Staff Correspondent

Hebron Christian Academy coach Linsey Mathews kept repeating the quote to her cheerleading squad all season: “Love the process and you will love what the process produces.”

Mathews’ borrowing of best-selling author and motivational speaker Jon Gordon’s words resonated with her young team. The Lions produced a secondplace finish at the Georgia High School Association’s Class A-Private Cheerleading Championships, the Dacula private school’s best finish ever and the highest by any Gwinnett school since Peachtree Ridge won the Class 6A title two years ago.

The Lions finished with 272 points, just four behind Cobb County’s Mount Paran Christian School, which left the Columbus Civic Center on Nov. 12 with its fifth straight title. Brookstone of Columbus placed third with 257, followed by Savannah Christian (210), Savannah’s Calvary Day (205) and Cumming’s Pinecrest Academy (193).

“We placed fourth four years in a row and this group of girls had the heart, desire and work ethic to make sure they didn’t get fourth place again,” Mathews said of her squad, which featured just one senior, Brooklyn King.

“From the start of last summer, you could see they had the determination to step up and work hard. They knew the process was going to be hard, but at the end, they would look back and enjoy

The Hebron Christian Academy Lions produced a second-place finish at the Georgia High School Association’s Class A-Private Cheerleading Championships, the Dacula private school’s best finish ever. (Special Photo)

that process.”

The only other Gwinnett schools that placed in the top six in their respective classifications were Grayson (third in co-ed), Mill Creek (sixth in co-ed) and Buford (fifth in Class 5A).

The Lions won all five of their events during the regular season before falling by 10 points to Mount Paran at sectionals. The secondplace finish forced Hebron Christian to change its routine’s degree of difficulty in an attempt to boost its score and overtake Mount Paran.

At the state meet, the team flung freshman McKenzie Mormon into the air, where she performed a flip for the first time.

“We nailed our routine,” Mathews said. “Our team’s goal was to put Hebron on the map and we did that this year.”

The Lions have even higher expectations next year, considering they could return their entire team, with the exception of King.

Mathews is confident Em-

ily Adams, Chatam Dunn, Hannah Dyer, Madison Foraker, Lindsey Garmon, Julia Goldshmidt, Molly Jackson, Breanna Ratliff, Madelyn Souther, Alexis Tarver, McKenzie Vitch, Reagin Waters and Mormon will improve the stunting and flipping elements to finish one spot higher than they did this year.

“I think our team wants that pressure,” Mathews said. “This is what they’ve worked for, to have the chance to win a championship. They want that challenge.”

Chickamauga’s Gordon Lee won the Class A-Public title, Vidalia topped Class AA, Pierce County claimed the Class 3A crown, Cedartown won Class 4A, McIntosh was tops in Class 5A, Newnan’s Northgate claimed 6A and Lambert won 7A, marking the Suwanee school’s second straight championship and fourth in the past five seasons. Cartersville’s Woodland won the co-ed division.

My husband, many times, had written of death and created numerous dying scenes in the make-believe world of television. Once he had won an Emmy for it. But death in Hollywood is often different than the way it is truly delivered.

He had dropped me at the hospital door one afternoon so I could run up to say “hello” to a childhood friend whose husband was dying.

Tears coursed down her still pretty face as she listened to his breaths and watched the roughed home-going trip he was making. It was the worst death rattle I had ever heard, a cross between water shivering in a halfempty glass and muffled air. Less than half an hour later, I plopped back down into the car seat and, sobered by what I had seen and heard, looked out the window for a moment before speaking.

“People don’t die in real life like they die on TV,” I said plaintively.

“On TV, they die easy with a quiet sigh at best then their heads drop a bit dramatically. But in real life, most people die hard. They struggle and they rattle and sometimes they beg God for a reprieve or to call them more quickly than is his plan.”

“Funerals are pretty compared to death,” wrote Tennessee Williams in “Streetcar Named Desire.” “Funerals are quiet but death not always.”

He said not a word, absorbing carefully what

close to those Pearly Gates of which she had so often spoke. Suddenly, something came upon her. Probably a cardiac arrest.

We all flung into action, trying to make her as comfortable as Ronda possible. In a matter of Rich moments, she fell into a tremendous state of suffering and we, who I said. I looked at him. gathered, begged God to “Dying in real life is nothing like it is on tele- take her then and there.

We did not pray for extra vision.” He nodded, no time. As the moment of doubt thinking of all the lives he had ended for the danger passed, I glanced sake of art or a good sto- around to see Tink on the ryline. He wrote what he sofa, his elbows on his knees, his head dropped did not know intimately in tearful prayer. but he wrote beautifully My husband had finally and in the way that viewseen death’s rallying ers prefer to see death. cry and, later, he would My friend’s husband admit that it had not been died shortly after I pretty. “You’re right,” departed. She had said pitifully, “I just want it to he said, “It is not always pretty or soft when death be over. I can’t stand to comes calling.” see him suffer like this.”

She quieted down and With one final, hacking effort at breath, his jour- death backed away, only to return with full comney ended. mitment the following I suppose that before this modern era of medi- day. By that time, she was sleeping quietly. She cine and the ability to ease people with medica- had said her good-byes tions and concoctions of and told us all how much she loved us. With grace sleeping ointments, that death was much rougher. and dignity and the aid of medicines, she passed Now, doctors are able gently into the night. to ease the passage into She was a woman who the next realm and that taught sweetly many lesmakes it easier for them sons in her life. And she as well as their loved did what no one else had ones.

It was by accident that ever done – she taught Tink saw his first real dy- one of television’s best ing scene and it was hard writers about the reality of death. on him. So hard. I had Ronda Rich is the gone visiting my precious best-selling author of friend in the hospital.

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