Gwinnett Daily Post — October 13, 2016

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New rank, raises offered law enforcement

BY CURT YEOMANS

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Gwinnett County expects to spend more than $2.1 million a year on a major new effort to retain more law enforcement officers,

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officials announced on Wednesday.

The county is creating a master officer classification that comes with a 6 percent pay raise in the police department, sheriff’s office and corrections department.

It is the larger of two efforts

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to help address attrition issues in the law enforcement agencies which are losing officers and deputies after three to eight years of service.

The other effort is an offer of 6 percent pay raises to officers while they serve

in the police department’s criminal and accident investigations divisions.

“I think it directly addresses the challenges that we’re facing in recruiting and retaining our law enforcement officers,” Gwinnett Human Resources

BY KEITH FARNER

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Six teachers moved one step closer to a career milestone on Wednesday when Gwinnett County Public Schools named them finalists for the district’s

Teacher of the Year award.

This year’s finalists for the annual award are fourth-grade teacher Brittany Mayweather of Mulberry Elementary School, Jamie Lynn McFarland, who teachers students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities at Rock Springs El-

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Teacher reassigned following racial rant

Clockwise from top: Brittany Mayweather, Jamie Lynn McFarland, Brian Sinyard, Lisa Hamilton, Alex Robson and Luke Smith were each named finalists for Teacher of the Year honors for Gwinnett County

BY KEITH FARNER

Director Scott Fuller said.

The new classification is set to become available to the county’s three law enforcement agencies on Oct. 22, while the pay increases for work in the criminal and

ementary School, fourth-grade teacher Brian Sinyard of Chattahoochee Elementary School, eighth-grade social studies teacher Lisa Hamilton of Pinckneyville Middle School, sixthand seventh-grade teacher Alex Robson of GIVE Center West and math teacher Luke Smith

of Norcross High School.

The overall winner — and three level winners — will be announced at a banquet on Nov. 10 at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth. All 135 local school Teachers of the Year will be See FINALISTS, Page 2A

A teacher who was investigated for comments made to students at Lanier Middle School two weeks ago was assigned to another position within Gwinnett County Public Schools, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Principal Todd Hamilton sent a letter home to parents on Tuesday that said the teacher is not returning to Lanier, but district spokeswoman Sloan Roach said the teacher is still a GCPS employee. Roach said she was not given details about the teacher’s current school or area since the reassignment. The investigation centers on an incident that took place Sept. 28 when a health teacher was allegedly heard “yelling and screaming” in a hallway at black students when they left an early-morning intramurals class before the bell rang.

The district human resources investigation ended after about a week during which the teacher was not in the classroom, which is standard protocol.

A parent whose son attends Lanier Middle, but who was not the target of the alleged tirade, said the teacher called black students disrespectful for leaving an intramurals club early. In the first letter Hamilton sent to parents last week, Hamilton wrote that the teacher led a class discussion later the same day about the alleged incident making inappropriate comments.

“As you are aware, we have high expectations for students and staff,” Hamilton wrote. “Respect is one of our key mottos here at Lanier Middle. And, just as we expect students to respect teachers, we expect our staff members to respect students. A situation like this is very unusual for our school and I assure you this is not the kind of behavior we will tolerate from our staff.”

The parent, Kim Cooper, said she was disappointed with the decision to reassign the school and that the decision illustrates that the school district doesn’t respect all races.

“It’s sad,” Cooper said. “She should not get a week’s paid vacation.”

Cooper added that that kind of language is damaging to all students regardless of race, and she’s concerned about the teacher taking that mentality to other schools and in front of other students.

“She showed her true colors, how she felt; she needs to go,” Cooper said.

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Many species of maples thrive in local yards Here in North Georgia, we are blessed to have many species of trees that compose our forests and landscapes. In other parts of the country, one can find open fields, such as in the prairie regions, or arid deserts, such as those found in the American Southwest.

Our climate, with moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall, promotes the abundance of trees.

Oaks, pines, tulip poplars, beeches and other trees are in abundance. Several species of maples are particularly interesting and well adapted to our conditions. They provide shade, excellent fall color and are commonly planted.

One of the most widely planted is the red maple.

The tree has many uses, is a great shade tree and is adaptable to a variety

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Tim Daly of site conditions. It does well in wet soil conditions.

Red maples can reach 40 to 60 feet in height and grow at a medium rate. They produce bright red clusters of flowers in February and March. Their leaves are two to five inches long and have three to five triangular lobes. In autumn, the trees have bright red to orange color. Several varieties are prized for their exceptional fall color such as “October

Glory,” “Autumn Blaze” and “Autumn Flame.”

Sugar maples grow up to 60 feet and have an oval to round shape. Their leaves are wider than the red maple, up to six inches wide with three to five pronounced lobes. In the fall they turn a bright yellow to orange color. These maples are excellent shade trees in the home landscape.

Prolonged dry conditions and compacted soils cause the trees to suffer. Sometimes small holes in rows can be seen on the trunk of the tree, which is created by sapsuckers, a type of woodpecker. The sap that is released flows down the tree and promotes the growth of a black sooty mold. The trees rarely suffer any damage. Several cultivars of sugar maples perform well in the landscape. ‘”Legacy”

is more tolerant of hot, dry conditions, while “Bonfire” and “Commemoration” have exceptional colorful fall foliage.

Japanese maples are a great addition to your home landscape. They add beauty and interest to the home landscape with their smooth bark, weeping branches and attractive foliage. There are hundreds of varieties of Japanese maples, and they can range from being relatively inexpensive to over $1,000 for some specimens. Since the trees can suffer from excessive wind, they should be planted in protected locations. Full sun can scorch the leaves, which causes the leaves to turn brown on the edges and between the veins. The condition results from the excessive loss of leaf moisture arising from

Barksdale talks immigration

By Curt yeomanS curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Aldo Mendoza considers himself more American than Mexican these days.

The Athens resident’s family moved to the U.S. when he was 4. He’s grown up in this country and now studies physics at the University of North Georgia (although he admits he might pursue a post-graduate career as a mathematician) through the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Ask him about U.S. history, and he feels confident he can answer the question. Ask him about the history of Mexico, however, and he admits he likely wouldn’t know the answer.

“I’m basically an American,” he said. “I feel like an American, but because of (anti-immigration) labels, it makes me feel separate, like an outcast.”

Mendoza was one of a handful of undocumented residents and immigration advocates who met with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Barksdale for a round table discussion on immigration issues at Taylor, Lee and Associates in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday.

Barksdale, who is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson, kept any plans he has for addressing immigration issues close to his vest, but he said it is a policy issue that needs to be worked out in Congress.

That didn’t stop him from sharing his views on how the topic should be addressed.

“We need progress,” he said. “We need people to realize this is a human rights issue. I stand by immigration. I do not believe

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the hot sun and dry conditions. Apply supplemental water frequently, especially during prolonged hot, dry spells. Being in part shade, particularly in the afternoon, will help prevent scorched leaves from happening.

A few other maples are worth mentioning. Trident maples grow up to 30 feet tall and have a rounded shape. Their leaves are two inches long, three-lobed and have somewhat of a teardrop shape. In fall they develop an orange to red color. The amur maple is a smaller growing maple that grows 20 feet in height.

It has two- to three-inch leaves with three lobes, the middle one being quite long. Since both trees grow relatively low, they function as small shade trees and can fit into smaller sites.

One maple that should be avoided is the silver maple. This tree grows at a fast rate, 10 to 12 feet in four years, causing the wood to be soft and weak.

As a result, the branches and trunks tend to split easily. The leaves shed continually throughout the season and can be somewhat messy. Silver maples have an aggressive root system that buckles sidewalks and can clog pipes and sewer lines.

A variety of maples exist that thrive in local home landscapes. These trees have a multitude of uses and add beauty to any yard.

Timothy Daly is a County Extension Agent with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Gwinnett County. He can be reached at 678-3774011 or tdaly@uga.edu.

Duluth OKs $8K for police car computers From StaFF reportS

the equipment the patrol cars need before officers The city of Duluth apcan use them. The $8,217 proved the police departpurchase is considered a ment’s request Monday SPLOST-eligible expense, for about $8,200 to help according to the city. put three patrol cars on the Formally, the decision road. requires the city to vote to The Duluth City Council amend its 2017 budget to voted to allow the agency reflect the change in the to use interest accrued SPLOST Vehicle Capital from 2014 special-purpose Improvement Program. local-option sales tax The police department funds. The 2014 SPLOST has used most of its portion of 2014 SPLOST funds to funds have been placed in buy equipment. The rest an interest-bearing account that has accumulated of the money has been designated for outstanding $23,000 to be spent on purchase orders.

SPLOST-eligible projects For more information, only, according to the city.

The computers are only visit www.duluthga.net.

Above, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Barksdale, center, speaks to people gathered for a round table discussion on immigration at Taylor, Lee and Associates in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday. At left, immigration advocates and undocumented residents participate in a round table discussion on immigration issues with Barksdale at the event. (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

families should be broken up and I believe we need to have a path to citizenship.”

The candidate said to the group that he was there to listen to their concerns about U.S. immigration policies and rhetoric aimed at immigrant groups in the country.

“You know better than I do that this is real suffering and these are real people,” he told the group.

The group was made of Hispanic and Asian immigrants who shared stories about long and complicated processes to become U.S. citizens and tales of undocumented residents spending months in jail on

By andy miller Georgia Health News

It’s the $110 million question.

How should the Georgia Medicaid program spend the $110 million penalty to be paid by Tenet Healthtraffic charges because of attack on the campaign their immigration status. trail with some candidates care as part of a fraud case settlement?

They also expressed threatening to repeal it.

The net amount is the concerns and frsutrations The college student exbiggest Medicaid fraud about U.S. and state implained he prefers a stronmigration policies, such ger voice by Democrats in recovery in Georgia history, according to the state as a state rule that says state and national politics Attorney General’s office. undocumented immigrants because of the ongoing are considered out-ofrhetoric about immigration. By law, it must go to Medicaid, not to the state’s state residents for college “Hopefully, Georgia general treasury. admissions. this year could be blue,” The money is part of Mendoza said that’s Mendoza said. “It’s always Tenet’s payment of more why this year’s election been a red state, but hopecycle, where immigration fully this year we’ll be able than $513 million to settle has been a key topic in the to show more progress. We the case of Medicaid fraud involving some metro presidential campaign, is have lots of millennials important to people in the voting this year and a good Atlanta hospitals. The Texas-based chain has immigrant community. The bit of them are Democrats since sold all its Georgia deferred action program, or progressives, and Mr. known as DACA, that he Barksdale has a lot of ideas hospitals, but the misconduct occurred while Tenet uses to go to college, for that appeal to millennials was the owner. example, has been under like myself.”

Medicaid is a multibillion-dollar program in Georgia, serving Sinyard looks to connect because they’re not afraid more than 2 million with students by building to break rules, he sees them people (including those in relationships with their PeachCare), most of them as future leaders and infamilies. children. novators.

“Building relationships The Georgia Department “As a teacher I need to with my students and their help these student express of Community Health said parents is the cornerstone themselves in an appropri- last week that the agency of my personal teaching and the governor’s Office ate way,” Robson said. style,” he said. “For my stu- “I would never give up of Planning and Budget dents to succeed, I believe will discuss the spending my students’ rebellious they must feel capable in attitudes. These are the stu- of the settlement money. their learning processes, Georgia Health News dents I have been waiting connected to the classfor — these are the students has asked some leaders room environment and like who will change the world.” in health care and politics consistently contributing Smith is another teacher about how they would premembers of the classroom fer the funds be spent. who looks to connect percommunity.”

Here are their responses: sonally with students, and Hamilton previously State Sen. Renee Unterdoes it to ultimately hold worked as an education man (R-Buford), chair of them accountable. facilitator for the Smiththe Senate Health and Hu“Ultimately, the main sonian Institution and first man Services Committee, goal of creating a relationworked in a public school said she would like to see ship is to gain an undersystem in 2012 when was a standing of their future the money spent on mental fourth-grade math research goals and aspirations, and health services, especially assistant through a Depart- to be a positive adult in for children. Children ment of Education grant in support of their dreams,” with mental health probNashville Public Schools.

Smith said. “There is nothWhile students in Robing better than unlocking a son’s class face disciplinary student’s potential for the challenges, he admits they future because you know are the rule breakers — but and care about them.”

Finalists

centers on the whole child, including physical, mental, recognized that evening. emotional and social develA selection committee of opment.

GCPS educators narrowed “Each component interthe field from 25 semifinal- twines itself in my personal ists who had been selected teaching style and makes from the list of 135 local my learning environment school TOTYs. The coma particularly unique one mittee is made up of former that fosters intelligence and teachers of the year, local character development,” she school administrators and said in a press release. central office staff.

McFarland began teachCommittee members will ing with a preschool special look for original teaching education program in the methods, study the teacher’s summer of 2011 and joined teaching philosophy, review the staff of Rock Springs special class projects the Elementary School that teacher has initiated, and August. Her philosophy is consider the influence the that nothing is impossible teacher has had on the for students, no matter their teaching practices of his/ diagnosis or what doctors her colleagues. They also have said. will review each teacher’s “My students may not educational degrees and learn to do things in the civic activities. same way as their typically Mayweather is in her developing peers, but I am seventh year in education, committed to figuring out a all in Gwinnett, and began way for them to be involved at Bethesda Elementary. and a way for them to Her teaching philoshophy learn,” she said.

Hard choices ahead for state’s Medicaid lems aren’t receiving the services they need under the current state system, she said.

State Rep. Terry England (R-Auburn), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said, “My first reaction would probably be to use it toward the Medicaid shortfall in the amended or big budget.”

The Medical Association of Georgia’s executive director, Donald J. Palmisano Jr., said the doctors organization “believes that the state needs to allocate enough resources to ensure that its most needy and vulnerable patient populations have access to the primary care and other physicians they need.”

Laura Harker of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute said the funds could help pay for expanding Medicaid eligibility.

(Such a step, known as Medicaid expansion, has thus far been rejected by state Republican leaders.)

“Because the federal government covers most of the cost, closing the coverage gap (by expanding Medicaid) would likely provide the highest return on the state’s investment,” Harker said. The settlement funds could also be used to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for physicians, especially for primary care, she said.

Dr. Ben Spitalnick, Savannah pediatrician and president of the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said that he would like to see Medicaid reimbursements for doctors raised to Medicare levels. “And certainly, improving mental health services for children and adolescents should be a priority,” he said.

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Kroger to ‘round up’ donations for storm aid er who buys $49.02 worth of groceries can “round Kroger customers can up” the bill to $50 — so “round up” spare change 98 cents goes toward the on their next grocery trip relief effort. to donate to those affectThe Red Cross Hurried by Hurricane Matthew. cane Relief Fund will use Shoppers can round the donations to deliver their purchase totals up food, water, clothing and to the nearest dollar, and other necessities to disKroger will donate the placed residents. difference to the AmeriThe retail grocery can Red Cross to provide chains will continue the aid for victims. Othercampaign to give shopwise, customers can make pers a simple way to doa cash donation. nate through Oct. 22. The up, so any amount will be For example, a custom- funds should quickly add accepted.

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“Kroger customers are very compassionate and

Jenkins, director of communications for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Each Kroger shoppers contribution will allow can round up their the Red Cross to provide purchase amounts assistance to the victims to donate the difof this devastating storm. ference to the Red We ask that our customCross Relief Fund ers come together as we to aid Hurricane Matthew victims ‘round up’ support for through Oct. 22. victims and help provide (Special Photo) assistance for the relief efforts.”

For more information or to find the nearest always willing to help store, visit www.kroger. those in need,” said Glynn com.

Brockway releases his Georgia attorney general re-election commercial Olens new KSU president State Rep. Buzz Brockway, R-Lawrenceville, has taken on the “PokemonGO” craze in a new campaign ad that was released this week.

The commercial, which was produced in 30-second and full minute versions features Brockway enjoying lunch in a wooded area when a pair of millennials confuse him for the Pokemon character Electabuzz (yes, that’s a real Pokemon) and hit him in the head with a Pokeball.

Brockway then talks to them about the importance of people working Buzz Brockway together to solve problems facing Georgia.

“Trust in elected officials is at an all time low,” Brockway said in a statement. “I can’t change how government is perceived on my own, but I can raise the standard of how I behave, and urge constituents to join with me and expect better. Working together, we can begin to turn people’s frustration into action and restore trust in government.”

The short and long versions of the commercial can be viewed at https://youtu. be/A-egV2NilDk and https:// youtu.be/TI21v65zJ7c, respectively.

Brockway also issued a list of 15 standards he wants to uphold in the General Assembly if he is re-elected.

The list is available at https:// www.vote4buzz.com/buzzsstandards/.

Brockway is running

Political Notebook

Curt Yeomans against Democrat Karen T. Ridgeway in the state House District 102 race.

Opportunity School District discussion set for today One of the most hotly debated issues on this year’s general election ballot (other than the presidential race) has been Georgia’s proposed Opportunity School District amendment, also known as Amendment One. That amendment will be the focus of a discussion featuring the Professional Association of Georgia Educators’ Margaret Ciccarello and the American Principles Project’s Jane Robbins. The program will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Conference Room A at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, in Lawrenceville.

The discussion is expected to focus on whether it is a good idea to let a governor take over a school system and appoint his own superintendent. It will also focus on what kind of effect it could have on school system staff, students, parents and the local community.

Nash, Brockway to address Republican women next week The Conservative Re-

publican Women of North Atlanta will hear from two local officials fighting for re-election next week.

The group announced on Wednesday that Brockway and Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash will be the featured speakers at its Oct. 17 meeting. The gathering will take place at 7:30 p.m., at Magnolia Bakery Cafe, 5175 S. Old Peachtree Road, in Norcross.

Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m.

While Brockway is running against Ridgeway, Nash is running against Democrat Jim Shealey in the chairman’s race.

‘Get Out the Vote’ for Chandler dates announced Supporters of state Rep. Joyce Chandler, R-Grayson, are planning at least two efforts to encourage voters to support the state legislator in this year’s general election.

The first effort will be from 5 to 8 p.m., at Grayson High School’s football stadium, where supporters will hand out hot dogs wrapped in Joyce Chandler stickers at that night’s football game. Similarly, the supporters will hand out hot dogs at Archer High School’s Tiger Field from 5 to 8 p.m. for that night’s football game.

Chandler’s re-election bid is being challenged by Democrat Donna McCleod in the state House District 105 race.

Political Notebook appears in the Thursday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Trump accused of groping by two women, NYT report says By roBerta rampton

his hand up her skirt in the first-class cabin on a flight to New York in the WASHINGTON — Two early 1980s. (http://nyti. women accused Donald ms/2dx8k5R) Trump of inappropriate The second woman, touching in a story posted Rachel Crooks, described on the New York Times how Trump “kissed me website on Wednesday, directly on the mouth” in accusations his spokes2005 outside the elevator man called “fiction” but in Trump Tower in Manwhich may further roil the hattan, where she was a Republican presidential receptionist at a real estate nominee’s campaign with firm. only four weeks to go unReuters could not til the Nov. 8 election. independently verify the One of the women, incidents described in the Jessica Leeds, appeared New York Times story. on camera to recount The New York Times, how Trump grabbed her Leeds and Crooks did breast and tried to put not immediately respond Reuters

to requests for comment from Reuters.

“This entire article is fiction, and for the New York Times to launch a completely false, coordinated character assassination against Mr. Trump on a topic like this is dangerous,” Trump campaign senior communications adviser Jason Miller said in a statement.

The report comes on the heels of a 2005 video that surfaced on Friday that showed Trump bragging about groping women, kissing them without permission and trying to seduce a married woman.

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served as chairman of the Atlanta Regional CommisSam Olens is the new sion from December 2004 president of Kennesaw through 2009.

State University, the Board “I am honored to have of Regents of the Univerthe opportunity to serve sity System of Georgia as president of Kennesaw announced on Wednesday. State University,” Olens Olens, who currently is said. “I pledge to work attorney general for the in partnership with the state of Georgia, will asKennesaw State campus sume his new position on community to focus our Nov. 1. efforts on advancing our Olens has served as the academic mission. Workattorney general for the ing with students, faculty State of Georgia since and staff, together we will first elected in 2010 and continue to make KSU a re-elected in 2014. Prior leading university.” to serving as attorney University System of general, Olens was chairGeorgia Chancellor Hank man of the Cobb County Huckaby said: “Sam Olens Board of Commissioners, is a proven consensus serving from August 2002 builder, and he will bring through March 2010. He this important quality to previously served as a Kennesaw State’s campus Cobb County Commisto partner with faculty sioner from 1999 through and staff to the benefit June 2002. Olens also of students. With Sam’s

background and experience, he understands how KSU and the community can best work together for the long-term good of the institution.”

Georgia Trend magazine named Olens the 2016 Georgian of the Year. In 2011, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce honored Olens for his dedication to community and philanthropic service by naming its annual community service award the “Sam Olens Business Community Service Award.”

Olens earned his juris doctor from the Emory University School of Law and a bachelor’s and master’s in international affairs at American University in Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Lisa, have two children and reside in Cobb County.

Gov. Deal appoints Carr as state attorney general From staFF reports

servant, and Chris is well qualified for it.”

On Wednesday, Gov. Deal appointed Carr Nathan Deal named in 2013 to lead GDEcD, Georgia Department of the state agency charged Economic Development with helping to create jobs Commissioner Chris Carr and generate investment as attorney general, fillin Georgia. During his ing a vacancy created by tenure, GDEcD helped the departure of Attorney facilitate 1,055 projGeneral Sam Olens. Carr ects across the state that will take office on Nov. represent $14.1 billion in 1, when Olens transitions investment and created into his new role as presi- more than 83,000 jobs. In dent of Kennesaw State 2015, GDEcD was recogUniversity. nized as the top economic “Carr’s experience as development agency in an attorney, job creator the country. Carr has also and public servant make served on the Judicial him the ideal candidate to Nominating Commission fill the role of Georgia’s (JNC), the body charged attorney general,” Deal with reviewing and recomsaid. “He is a leader with mending judicial appointcommon sense, brilliant ments, since January intellect and a wide range 2011. To date, the JNC has of experiences at the filled more than 100 judiglobal, federal and state cial vacancies statewide. levels. That perspective “I am truly honored and will allow Chris to support humbled that Gov. Deal and defend the laws of has placed his confidence Georgia and the interests in me,” Carr said. “As I of our people. This role take on this new responis a hybrid one of attorsibility, I believe there is ney, manager and public no more solemn duty than

to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution and laws of the state of Georgia and the interests of the people of our great state. The seriousness of this work requires focus on a smooth transition and a readiness to tackle our state’s challenges and opportunities — and that’s what Georgians should expect to see from me.”

Prior to joining GDEcD, Carr was the chief of staff for Sen. Johnny Isakson. Carr began his career with Georgia-Pacific, moving on to practice law with Alston & Bird LLP and then serving as vice president and general counsel for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.

Carr graduated from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and Lumpkin School of Law. Carr and his wife, Joan, have one daughter and one stepdaughter.

They live in Dunwoody.

Bomar receives national award for engineering contributions have made continuing efforts to promote A national group of apprecivil engineers has recciation ognized the head of the for the Gwinnett Village Comhistory, Marsha munity Improvement Distradition, Anderson trict for her contributions developBomar to the engineering field. ments and Gwinnett Village Extechnical ecutive Director Marsha and professional activities Anderson Bomar, who is of the Society,” the CID also a Duluth city counsaid in a statement. cilwoman, is one of three Bomar has a long recipients of the Amerihistory with the associacan Society of Civil Ention, having served as its gineers’ 2016 William H. Transportation and DevelWiseley American Civil opment Institute president Engineer Award. from 2009 to 2010. She “The William H. Wise- has also served on various ly American Civil EngiTransportation Research neer Award recognizes Board committee, includindividuals or groups of ing the Women’s Issues in individuals who are mem- Transportation commitbers of ASCE and who tee, for which she is cur-

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rently the chairwoman.

She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics and transportation planning and engineering, respectively, from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn as well as a transportationfocused master’s degree in civil engineering from Princeton University.

In addition to her duties with the CID and on the Duluth City Council, Gwinnett County residents may be familiar with her community work, including a stint as a past chairwoman of the United Way in Gwinnett County campaign.

The Woman’s Leadership Council of United Way in Gwinnett County presented its Legacy Treasure Award to Bomar in 2010.

4A • Thursday, October 13, 2016 To Your Good Health

Some sleep aids can harm sleep quality DEAR DR. ROACH: Again and again, I read how vital quality sleep each night is. Well, for many years now, I have not gotten any. I have followed many suggestions, from supplements to acupuncture, without success.

The only reasonable amount of sleep I get comes via a sleeping pill, which I take only when I am desperate.

My question: Is the sleep that is induced chemically as beneficial as “normal” sleep — meaning, does the benefit gained from taking a pill outweigh the possible side effects of the medication?

— C.L. ANSWER: Most sleeping pills do change the type of sleep that you get, and they especially reduce the amount of REM (rapid eye motion) sleep and deep restorative sleep. That’s part of why many people wake up the day after taking a sleeping medication feeling groggy and exhausted: The brain did not get the type of sleep it needs. (Another reason may be that the medication is still in the system upon awakening, but this is less of a problem with most medications today.)

Some newer agents do not have as large a risk for disruption of the most beneficial types of sleep, but any medication taken to help sleep can cause people to become dependent on its use.

Further, all types of sleep medicines have the potential to cause side effects, the most worrisome of which, to me, is the increased potential for falls; a fall, especially in an elder person, can lead to a catastrophic cycle of disability. It’s not an exaggeration to say that sleeping pills can lead to death in a small proportion of people who take them.

Most people get good results from non-drug treatments, such as sleep hygiene, relaxation training and cognitive therapies. For people who have really tried these and have not had success, I recommend seeing an expert in sleep medicine to determine the least dangerous medication treatment.

DEAR DR. ROACH: During a wellness ECG in May of this year, I was diagnosed with right bundle branch block. An echocardiogram indicated the following: mild mitral valve regurgitation, mild aortic valve regurgitation, mild tricuspid regurgitation and a mildly thickened and sclerotic aortic valve.

How serious is a “sclerotic, mildly thickened aortic valve?”

— B.M. ANSWER: The aortic valve prevents the blood that is ejected into the aorta from going backward into the left ventricle. In sclerosis, the valve becomes thickened and hardened (the word “sclerosis” comes from the Greek word for “stone”).

The main concern is progression to developing aortic stenosis, which is a reduction in the size of the valve opening. That can cause serious problems, including heart failure, fainting and chest pains. About 2 percent of people will progress from aortic sclerosis to aortic stenosis each year, which is why your doctor wants to monitor your heart valve. Severe or critical aortic stenosis may need surgery.

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

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11:13 a.m.-1:13 p.m..11:40 p.m.-1:40 a.m.

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Nottely

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Blue Ridge (1690.0) ....... 1671.23

Oconee

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Burton

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Carters

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Harding

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Jackson

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West Point (635.0) ........ 630.34

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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was ceremonially laid.

In 1845, Texas ratified a state constitution.

In 1943, Italy declared war on Germany, its former Axis ally.

In 1970, the People’s Republic of China and Canada announced they would establish diplomatic relations, prompting Taiwan to break ties with Canada.

In 2010, 33 miners who had survived 69 days underground after a mining accident in Copiapo, Chile, were rescued.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Lenny Bruce (1925-1966), comedian; Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), British prime minister; Paul Simon (1941- ), singer-songwriter; Jerry Jones (1942- ), Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager; Sammy Hagar (1947- ), singer-songwriter; Marie Osmond (1959- ), singer/actress; Ari Fleischer (1960- ), journalist; Doc Rivers

(1961- ), basketball player/coach; Jerry Rice (1962- ), football player; Kate Walsh (1967- ), actress; Nancy Kerrigan (1969- ), figure skater, Sacha Baron Cohen (1971- ), comedian/actor; Paul Pierce (1977- ), basketball player.

TODAY’S FACT: The White House has 132 rooms, including three kitchens and 35 bathrooms.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1998, the first two weeks of the upcoming NBA season were canceled due to a labor dispute.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “ To me, consensus seems to be: the process of abandoning all beliefs, principles, values and policies in search of something in which no one believes, but to which no one objects; the process of avoiding the very issues that need to be solved, merely because you cannot get agreement on the way ahead.

What great cause would have been fought and won under the banner ‘I stand for consensus’?’” — Margaret Thatcher

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Toxic mother-in-law forms an alliance DEAR AMY: After some 40 years of being emotionally bullied by my mother-in-law, my husband and I have drawn the line. We are polite and respectful to her during social gatherings — birthdays, weddings, holidays — but we decided it is in the best interest of our family to plan no more interaction than necessary.

My husband checks in with her via phone or text throughout the week.

Superficially she presents a gentle front but when we are alone with her, she is brazenly critical of my children and me to our faces. Our son, who struggles with depression, even chose to miss his brother’s wedding because of the anxiety caused by his grandmother’s presence (a choice which both we and his therapist agreed with). As a family, we’ve decided to limit our interaction with her.

My new daughter-inlaw, however, has not witnessed MIL in action.

She only sees her as a grandmotherly woman who heaps much affection on her.

I’ve never tried to drag DIL into our drama, but I know for a fact that MIL speaks disparagingly of us to her. I almost feel like they’ve formed an alliance, and it stings that MIL never offered healthy attention or affection toward my other children.

I realize I can’t dictate

Ask Amy

Amy Dickinson MIL’s or DIL’s friendships, yet their relationship has put a wedge in our relationship with our son and DIL. How do I move forward?

— Stung DEAR STUNG: Here’s one way to move forward: With a hearty “woot woot” that you are maintaining a hard-won boundary with someone who mistreats you.

You should consider negotiating this dynamic the way divorced parents do with their children and other family members when they are highfunctioning, engaged and appropriate.

You should not criticize your mother-in-law; nor should you allow your daughter-in-law to draw you into any drama (MIL might be pulling her strings). You just maintain a careful, neutral, noncommittal stance. You have not described how your DIL’s relationship with her husband’s grandmother is driving a wedge between all of you, but you should accept and respect the younger couple’s prefer-

ences while also respecting your own.

For instance, if the younger couple prefers to hang with your MIL rather than be with you on a Friday night, tell them, “Sure thing. Enjoy yourselves.” And mean it.

DEAR AMY: Like many young girls, growing up I dreamed of a big wedding. Up until a few months ago, that’s what I thought I wanted.

My boyfriend and I have been saving and planning to buy a home together, and it is going well. However, he recently proposed, and on top of saving for a home we began searching for wedding venues, catering and everything that goes along with a wedding.

Now, my dream of owning a home is quickly trumping the desire to have a big, expensive wedding. My fiance and I agree that, in the end, we just want to buy a home and begin married life together, and we’ll be happy if we elope or have a very small ceremony with just our core family members present.

My dilemma is that I really want to have a gathering with our family without the expense of a wedding. Now we are talking about having a big wedding shower before we go off and get married.

We’d invite all of our family, have a big barbecue or meal of some sort, play some silly wedding shower games and enjoy

our family.

I’ve talked to a couple of family members who think inviting people to a wedding shower and not inviting them to a wedding is in poor taste. Is this a bad idea? Am I being selfish or insensitive?

— Confused DEAR CONFUSED: Your choice to call this a “wedding shower” makes it sound like what others (unkindly) call a “gift grab.”

Perhaps you should get married quietly — the way you want to — and then invite people to a big potluck party at your new home to celebrate your marriage.

If you want people to give you gifts (it sounds as if you do), you could call this a “housewarming” party and register for household items.

DEAR AMY: I am still laughing at your witty response to the gentleman who wrote to you and managed to “mansplain” to you the concept of “mansplaining.”

It. Was. Awesome.

— A Fan DEAR FAN: Thank you! I’ll be here all week.

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Stop fighting a losing battle and start heading down the path of least resistance. Approach everything with your own unique style. The longer you go with the flow, the easier it will be to achieve happiness and satisfaction. Aim to move forward instead of hovering in one position.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you use your imagination, you will come up with an idea that will lead you to success. Personal changes that help you pick up new skills, information and experience will pay off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Take time to listen to what others have to say, and use the information you gather to improve your lifestyle and surrounding community. Make a difference.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Stick to the truth and walk away from people who try to pick a fight. A change at home will end up being beneficial. Take care of your responsibilities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — The past will be your guide to the future. Remembering certain experiences will help you avoid misgivings. Getting together with old friends will boost your ego.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Focus more on learning, traveling or developing a creative idea. Dealing with children will make you aware of things you may not have noticed. An investment will pay off.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Look at the big picture when it comes to your health, finances and contracts.

If you want something, go after it. Give all your projects your personal touch.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If you use your money wisely, you will soon have more of it. An investment or contract negotiation will turn in your favor. Do things differently. Your uniqueness will pay off in the end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Partnerships will make a difference to the way you move forward.

Embrace new ideas and find ways to contribute to projects with people who have similar goals.

Romance is in the stars.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Opportunities will be readily available if you are able to figure out the genuine articles from the fakers. Ask questions to determine what is and isn’t possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Looking into a job opportunity or taking part in an industry event will allow you to promote what you do best. Problems at home must not be allowed to interfere in your productivity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t get angry when you should get moving. Your discipline, knowledge, expertise and skills will help you make positive changes to your standard of living.

Money will come from an unusual source.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Do more and say less. It’s how you play the game that will make the difference. If you want something, pursue it wholeheartedly. Romance is encouraged.

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world&nation World Putin accuses France of playing tricks with Syria

hurricane matthew

Drownings push death toll to 19 in N.C.

By Nicole Craine Reuters

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused France of deliberately luring Moscow into vetoing a United Nations resolution on Syria and suggested Paris was doing the bidding of the United States.

Russia last week imposed its veto on a French-backed resolution condemning the violence in the Syrian city of Aleppo, saying the document failed to take into account Russian proposals.

Western governments said the veto showed Moscow had no interest in halting the violence.

But Putin, who earlier this week called off a planned trip to Paris after his French counterpart Francois Hollande criticized Russia’s actions in Syria, launched a stinging attack on France’s handling of the resolution.

KINSTON, N.C. — Rivers swollen by rainfall from Hurricane Matthew rose dangerously higher in North Carolina on Wednesday, prompting officials to go door to door urging residents to leave as a wide swath of the state faced its worst flooding in 17 years.

Floodwaters have swamped areas across the central and eastern part of the state, where drownings in recent days have brought the death toll to 19.

That figure represents more than half of the deaths in the U.S. Southeast linked to the fierce Atlantic storm, which killed around 1,000 people in Haiti and displaced hundreds of thousands as it tore through the Caribbean last week.

Matthew caused an estimated $10 billion in total U.S. property losses, about $5 billion of which Fresh fighting in are insured, according to African republic a preliminary estimate by kills at least 10 Goldman Sachs.

The damages continue to KAGA BANDORO, mount in North Carolina.

Central African Republic — Flooding has killed up to Fighters from Central Afri5 million poultry birds, can Republic’s largely Mus- most of them chickens, in a lim “Seleka” militia attacked blow to the local economy, refugees in the country’s North Carolina Department remote north on Wednesday, of Environmental Quality stabbing or hacking to death Secretary Donald van der at least 10 people before Vaart said.

U.N. peacekeepers dispersed The floodwaters have them, witnesses said.

Several people were also wounded in the attack targeting Kaga Bandoro, a town of dirt roads and thatched mud huts. A Reuters witness Officials believe saw militiamen stab two Conn. plane crash refugees to death as people was intentional were fleeing. When some NEW YORK/WASHtried to fight back with clubs, INGTON — The U.S. Nathe militiamen began firing tional Transportation Safety their guns.

Hundreds of panicked Board said on Wednesday it villagers then fled in the believes a small plane crash direction of the U.N. base. in East Hartford, Conn., was due to an intentional act and is transferring the Putin ally says investigation to the FBI. to vote Trump or The plane slammed into face nuclear war a utility pole and burst into flames on Tuesday, killing MOSCOW — Ameria flight student aboard and cans should vote for Donald leaving an instructor with Trump as president next serious burns. month or risk being dragged In a press release, the into a nuclear war, according NTSB said its initial investo a Russian ultra nationalist tigation indicated that the ally of President Vladimir crash was “the result of an Putin who likes to compare intentional act.” himself to the U.S. RepubliA U.S. national secucan candidate. rity official identified the Vladimir Zhirinovsky, a student as Feras Freitekh. flamboyant veteran lawFederal Aviation Adminmaker known for his fiery istration records showed rhetoric, told Reuters in he lived in Orland Hills, an interview that Trump Ill., a suburb of Chicago, was the only person able to and earned a private pilot de-escalate dangerous tencertificate last year. sions between Moscow and Transportation Secretary Washington.

Anthony Foxx declined By contrast, Trump’s to say if the crash was an Democratic rival Hillary act of terrorism. The FBI Clinton could spark World “is going to dig into the War Three, Zhirinovsky facts,” he told reporters on said, who received a top Wednesday. state award from Putin after his pro-Kremlin Liberal Pipelines resume Democratic Party of Russia operations after (LDPR) came third in Russia’s parliamentary election activists halt flow last month.

Many Russians regard NEW YORK — Five oil Zhirinovsky as a clownish pipelines disrupted by enfigure who makes outspoken vironmental protesters had statements to grab attention, restarted early on Wednesbut he is also widely viewed day, although at least one of as a faithful servant of the lines that carry millions Kremlin policy sometimes of barrels of crude from used to float radical opinions Canada to the United States to test public reaction. was operating at reduced — From wire reports rates.

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Nazareth Gray, age 4, sits on the edge of a cot at the Carver Heights Elementary School shelter after her and her grandmother Margaret (not pictured) were displaced by the effects of Hurricane Matthew in Goldsboro, N.C., on Wednesday. (Reuters/Randall Hill)

forced more than 3,800 residents to flee to shelters, closed down stretches of major interstate highways and shuttered 34 school systems, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory told reporters in Raleigh.

Emergency officials rescued dozens of people on Wednesday from flooded homes in areas including Robeson and Pender counties. There were no official estimates as to the number of people and homes still in harm’s way in the state.

Matthew’s aftermath drew comparisons to Hurricane Floyd, which trig-

gered devastating floods in North Carolina in 1999 and caused more than $3 billion in damages in the state.

In Kinston, where the Neuse River is expected to peak on Saturday at almost twice the 14-foot flood stage and just shy of the Floyd record, city officials warned residents not to be fooled by the water’s gradual rise.

“It’s not like it’s a tidal wave that’s coming. It’s a slow rise,” city manager Tony Sears said in a phone interview.

But, he added, “in the next 24 hours, it’s not

whether I should go or not, it’s when you should go.”

Residents should be prepared to be out of their homes for more than a week, Sears said, with river levels expected to remain elevated into next week.

Kinston resident Toby Hatch, 60, who lived through Floyd and Hurricane Irene, which destroyed his home in 2011, heeded the city’s evacuation order this week and headed to a shelter.

“I didn’t really want to leave, but I was already looking at enough water that I was trapped,” he said.

In an unprecedented, coordinated attack on Tuesday, protesters used bolt cutters to cut locks and chains and break into valve stations at five remote locations to stop the flow through arteries that pump around 15 percent of the oil consumed in the United States every day.

Activists across Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota and Washington state were arrested on Tuesday after the early morning raids, which they posted on social media.

Protest group Climate Direct Action said the move was in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, which has been protesting the construction of a $3.7 billion pipeline carrying oil from North Dakota to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Calif., over the weekend has been formally charged with murder and attempted murder, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

The suspect, John Felix, 26, would be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged, but prosecutors said they would decide at a later date whether to seek capital punishment.

The two officers slain on Saturday were the first killed in the line of duty in 54 years in Palm Springs, a normally placid desert resort town about 100 miles east of Los Angeles.

Biodiesel execs plead guilty to fraud scheme

More time for Fla. voters to register after hurricane Residents of Florida were given six extra days to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election by a U.S. judge on Wednesday following the disruption caused by powerful Hurricane Matthew in the state last week.

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker in Tallahassee extended the registration deadline to Oct. 18, after the Florida Democratic Party filed a lawsuit seeking more time, court records showed. The original deadline to register had been Tuesday, before Walker ordered a one-day reprieve to allow for a hearing on the matter on Wednesday.

Florida Democrats had argued that voters were forced to decide between their safety and their right to vote when Republican Governor Rick Scott ordered mandatory evacuations along a stretch of the state’s Atlantic coast as Matthew approached.

People Janet Jackson shows off baby bump at age 50

Singer Janet Jackson on Wednesday showed off her baby bump, confirming that she is pregnant with her first child at the age of 50.

People magazine carried an exclusive photo of a smiling Jackson with her hand on her abdomen. “We investigating a shoplifting thank God for our blessing,” report at a Walmart store.

Portsmouth Circuit Court the singer told the celebrity Judge Johnny Morrison de- outlet. She gave no further nied a request by Rankin’s details.

Jackson in April called off lawyer that he remain free her “Unbreakable” world while his conviction is appealed, the spokesman said tour in a cryptic video selfie in which she said she was in a telephone call. planning her family and had Rankin, who is white, was fired by the Portsmouth to rest up.

Jackson, the fiercely police department after private youngest child of his grand jury indictment. the famed Jackson singing Prosecutors argued that family, married her third Rankin had killed Chaphusband, Qatari businessman in April 2015 in what Investigators work the scene of a twin-engine plane had amounted to little more man Wissam al Mana, in 2012. that struck a utility pole and burst into flames in down- than a parking lot fistfight town East Hartford, Conn., on Wednesday. (Reuters/ in Portsmouth, about 175 Michelle McLoughlin) miles south of Washington. Playboy launches

Accused killer of police officers formally charged RIVERSIDE, Calif.

— The man accused of fatally shooting two police officers and wounding a third in Palm Springs,

NEW YORK — Two men pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on Wednesday to conspiracy, fraud and making false statements related to the U.S. government’s controversial policy designed to boost use of renewable fuels, according to court documents.

The case comes in the last four weeks of a contentious U.S. presidential election campaign as the petroleum industry presses for reform or repeal of a program that Ex-cop sentenced has drawn criticism from Big Oil and environmental2 1/2 years for ists alike. The U.S. government is due to finalize next shooting death year’s biofuel mandates by A former Portsmouth, the end of November.

Va., police officer was Fred Witmer, 46, and sentenced on Wednesday Gary Jury, 58, co-owners to 2-1/2 years in prison for of Indiana biodiesel plant the shooting death of an Triton Energy LLC, pleaded unarmed black teenager last guilty in an Indiana court on year, a court spokesman Wednesday to defrauding the said.

U.S. government’s renewThe ex-officer, Stephen able fuel support program Rankin, 36, was convicted and a tax credit program, the of voluntary manslaughter U.S. Department of Justice in August for shooting Wil- said on Wednesday. liam Chapman II, 18, while — From wire reports

nudity-free mag in digital format

LOS ANGELES — Playboy’s 63-year-old magazine — recently stripped of nude pictorials — is now also an app.

Playboy Enterprises is selling digital copies of the men’s magazine on Apple’s iTunes Store and Google Play stores. The digital version of Playboy is available for $17.99 per year or for $5.99 per issue. That’s the same as the current annual price for a print subscription but a discount off the single-copy newsstand price of $7.99; Playboy is also offering a combo $19.99 print-plus-digital bundle.

The move is part of the company’s broader overhaul to boost digital revenue, centering the male-focused brand around lifestyle, entertainment and culture instead of photos of naked women. Playboy’s internet audience has grown steadily over the past year, as the magazine’s circulation has fallen from its 1975 peak of 5.6 million to less than 600,000 by mid-2016.

— From wire reports

World Bank: Tens of millions face poverty unless cities plan for disasters

By Sebastien Malo Reuters

NEW YORK — Climate change could plunge tens of millions of city dwellers into poverty in the next 15 years, threatening to undo decades of development efforts, the World Bank said on Wednesday.

Fast-growing cities, particularly in the developing world, are ill-prepared to deal with increasing climate-related di-

plan better for climate-linked disasters, the World Bank said.

The Washington D.C.-based sasters, according to a joint re- institution called on governport by the Bank and the Global ments to speed up investments Facility for Disaster Reduction in projects that shield the cities’ and Recovery, which the Bank poorest from the effects of climanages. mate change, such as sea-level Globally, more than one bil- rise. lion people — or one in seven “Investing today in resilience people — live on less than measures is fundamental to $1.25 a day. But that figure secure a safe and prosperous could increase by 77 million future for cities around the people by 2030 unless cities world and for people living in

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them,” Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, a senior director at the Bank, told a press conference.

“We’re approaching a tipping point for the safety of cities all over the world.”

Experts say securing new urban infrastructure against increasing climate risks will come with a price tag of roughly $1 trillion a year worldwide, according to the Bank.

Failure to make these investments could cost cities $314

billion a year from $250 billion per year today, the Bank said.

To help pay the bill, additional private investment will be needed to beef up funds available publicly, the Bank said.

The World Bank’s warning came ahead of a U.N. conference on housing and sustainable urban development next week in Ecuador, which aims to set out guidelines for sustainable cities over the next 20 years.

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Bad words vs. deeds Donald Trump’s gutter talk about women shows yet again that he is bad news. The problem is that Hillary Clinton is far worse.

Trump’s talk is indefensible. But Hillary Clinton’s actions as Secretary of State, carrying out the Obama administration’s foreign policies, have cost many lives in many places, including the American ambassador and others killed in Benghazi.

Women have a right to be offended by Trump’s words. But women have suffered a far worse fate from Secretary Clinton’s and President Obama’s actions. Pulling American troops out of Iraq, Thomas despite military advice Sowell to the contrary, led to the sudden rise of ISIS and their seizing of many women and young girls as sex slaves.

A message from one of these women urged the bombing of ISIS. She said she would rather be dead than live the life of a sex slave.

Some women who tried to commit suicide and failed have been tortured for trying.

Meanwhile, President Obama tried to downplay ISIS with flippant words, by calling them the junior varsity. His half-hearted, foot-dragging military response has allowed ISIS to parade before the world as triumphant conquerors, appealing to disgruntled people in Western countries to carry out terrorist attacks in support of their cause.

That is a lot worse than some stupid and gross words by Donald Trump, which even he has had to repudiate. Make no mistake about it. Neither party has a good candidate for president. The choice is between bad and disastrous.

Are women more in danger from Trump’s words or Hillary’s actions? Are Americans in general more in danger from Trump’s shallowness on issues or Hillary’s ruthless grabs for money and power — a track record that goes all the way back to the days when Bill Clinton was governor of Arkansas?

Mrs. Clinton’s own announced agenda attacks the very foundation of American Constitutional government, on which Americans’ own freedom depends. She has already said that she will appoint Supreme Court justices who will specifically overturn a recent Supreme Court decision, “Citizens United versus FEC.” That decision said that both corporations and labor unions have freedom of speech, including the right to contribute money toward political campaigns.

Hillary Clinton’s determination to pick judicial appointees on the basis of their willingness to overturn that decision is a more brazen extension of the political left’s other attempts to stifle the free speech of those who oppose their agenda.

Demands that various advocacy organizations reveal the names of all their donors are an obvious attempt to scare off those donors, with harassment by everyone from vandals to rioters to the Internal Revenue Service and other government bureaucrats.

Without the right to free speech, none of the other rights is safe. Government officials can get away with all sorts of abuses if others are not free to talk about those abuses.

Despite Hillary Clinton’s claims to be a champion for black people, her political agenda threatens the education of black children, the employment of black adults and the physical safety of black communities.

Mrs. Clinton is on the side of the teachers’ unions that want to stop the expansion of charter schools, even though these are among the very few places where black children can get a quality education to prepare them for a better future. Here, as with other issues, her public statements are contradicted by her actions.

No law has done more damage to the employment prospects of young blacks than the federal minimum wage law. But nothing is easier, or more popular, than for some politician to raise the minimum wage — despite the fact that unemployment rates among black young people have skyrocketed to several times what they were before.

You don’t get any wage at all when you are unemployed. And if you are young and unemployed, you don’t get any job experience to help you rise up the ladder, when you don’t get on the ladder.

As for safety in the black community, Hillary Clinton has allied herself with those who demonize the police. The net result has been a sharp increase in the number of blacks killed by other blacks, as criminal elements take control of the streets when the police are not allowed to.

Do you choose a president by talk — or by actions and consequences?

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

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Who’s the worst person in world?

WASHINGTON — It should surprise no one that this presidential election — the first ever to involve a female nominee from a major party in the top spot — has devolved into a contest of man’s ultimate metaphor.

I’m not referring to a spitting competition, if you’re struggling here.

Rather, the race apparently is to determine which is the worst man on the stage — Bill Clinton or Donald Trump. Never mind that Hillary Clinton is the one running for president.

This historic struggle for dominion over a winning narrative, either one of which would be a losing proposition in a sane world, proves yet again that we dismissed Dr. Freud too soon. And, if I may add a footnote for future discussion, that women have traded their superior powers in pursuit of the lesser distinction of being equal to men.

Would that life were more complicated.

Instead, we are hostage to a comedy.

Shocked, shocked, I tell you, the people were to hear an 11-year-old recording of Trump talking dirty about women. Really? Democrats, who tolerated a president’s abuse of power with an intern and, poor Freud, a cigar that wasn’t just a cigar, couldn’t believe their ears. Republicans couldn’t believe the hypocrisy of Democrats. Tell me if you’ve

Kathleen Parker heard this before.

The revelation that sent Trump supporters scurrying to protect their women’s skirts?

The GOP nominee’s bragging to Billy Bush about kissing beautiful women and grabbing their privates, presumably without their consent, because that, young man, is what celebrities get to do!

No news here, folks. But speaking of weird, Republicans previously have been fine with Trump’s racist, xenophobic and misogynistic comments — but, this p— business won’t stand.

Meanwhile, poor Billy Bush, whose full name can’t be said too often, has been suspended from his “Today” show job because he played along, laughing at Trump’s absurd statements. Well, of course, he played along. He was a reporter for a Hollywood show at the time, and this is what reporters do. They will laugh at just about anything to keep an idiot talking.

But America is rediscovering its virtue, if, as always, selectively. Morning chatterboxes at

Fox News remind us, as if we could forget, that Christians believe in redemption and second chances. Trump apologized.

Others have said that “actions matter more than words.”

While Trump only talked about assaulting women (as far as we know), Clinton did have sexual relations with that woman, consensually, and possibly others who weren’t so inclined.

In either case, outrage is justified — and I won’t defend either man’s behavior. But a little context might be helpful in understanding these two characters.

Trump and Bill were born two months apart in 1946 into a revolutionary culture that soon would embrace a hip-swiveling crooner named Elvis Presley and Hugh Hefner’s Playboy magazine.

Basically, everything you need to know about Bill Clinton and Donald Trump can be found in these two mid-century icons. A fellow Southerner, Clinton saw himself as Elvis.

Even now, his face sometimes betrays Elvis’ smoldering glance with the slightly curled lip. Trump, a New York City boy, was Hefner. He collected all the toys of the Playboy lifestyle — boats, planes, cars — the best of everything a gilt-mongering rich boy would seek to glam-up his sex appeal.

Mar-a-Lago was his Playboy mansion. All three of his wives have been bunny quality, and Trump Tower isn’t just a tall

building.

Of course, he believes that any woman would welcome his kisses. Why wouldn’t Pussy Galore be within his reach?

And then things got weirder.

Trump has dismissed his casual chat with the muchyounger Billy Bush as “locker room talk.” Whereupon, offended athletes more recent to the locker room — and to a greater awareness about sexual harassment and rape — decried Trump’s insult to their integrity.

At a “news” conference before the second debate, Trump rounded up three women who shared recollections of their unwanted sexual encounters with Bill Clinton. A fourth woman condemned Hillary Clinton for serving as the court-appointed attorney in defending a man that she accused of raping her when she was 12.

The women flanked Trump, who sat with hands neatly folded on the table, looking as pious as an acolyte about to recite the Apostles’ Creed.

Whether Hillary Clinton’s attempts to contain “bimbo eruptions” are sufficient to undermine her global role in advancing women’s rights will be a tough call only for those to whom Ken Bone’s red sweater is a hero.

As for Elvis and Hef, they are so yesterday. Personally, I never could stand either one.

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

Other men must check ‘locker room banter’ CHICAGO — Last weekend, Donald Trump attempted to dismiss his comments about grabbing women by the genitals and kissing or groping them as mere “locker room banter.” He implied that boys will be boys behind closed doors and we shouldn’t get so worked up about it.

Thankfully, a raft of men took to social media and the opinion sections of online publications to point out two things: Not all men talk this way about women when they are among other guys; and when some really do act like this, it’s up to other men to check such behavior.

Hallelujah for those male declarations, because, as the woman in a house where I am outnumbered by a husband and two sons, ensuring that our two boys go out into the world and treat others with respect and compassion is no easy task.

Countless times I have had to be the stick in the mud when, during the course of conversations in which events of a standard teen’s day are relayed, I have to step in and point out how certain slang is perceived by women and girls and how it can impact others’ views of the boy saying them.

Believe me, it is an awkward and thankless task to explain to young men how to respect-

to gyms and country club showers, but occurs too often in other spaces where men are among other men — in fraternity houses, on golf courses, in barbershops, at bars.”

Here is the part that made me cheer in vindication: “I have even seen men stand aside Esther and engage in this kind of talk Cepeda about moms at kids’ birthday parties.” fully talk to and about women.

Me, too.

And it’s no fun to be the one In fact, the most maddening who stops a conversation in thing about the “locker room its tracks when a male fambanter” defense is that it denies ily member says something a that such objectifying talk does little off-color about women. stream straight out from behind Perhaps even worse than that is closed doors and into public when I make it clear that cerspaces. tain phrases are not how I want I have overheard disgusting, my sons to talk and it’s passed explicit and degrading sexual off with an “Oh, don’t be so remarks about women from uptight, we’re just kidding.” men at public gatherings like So thank you, Shaun R. music and food festivals, at Harper, for your Washington community and professional Post blog declaring that “Many sporting events, in family resmen talk like Donald Trump taurants and at fast-food places in private. And only other men with kiddie play areas. can stop them.”

The morning before the Harper, a University of Trump tape was released, I Pennsylvania professor and heard two high school students executive director of the Center yelling about how they each for the Study of Race and Equi- performed intercourse with the ty in Education, wrote: “Truth other’s mother in an expletiveis, many men objectify women laced tirade that would have and say outrageously offensive made the crew of a merchant things about their breasts, butts marine vessel blush — and it and other body parts in spaces all happened in the hallway at we occupy with each other. … a school where female students And such talk is not confined (and at least one infuriated

female teacher) stood in plain view.

Can you imagine how these students talk “behind closed doors?”

There’s no question that the online ubiquity of pornography, video games that glorify violence against women and the rise of the “bro” culture have fueled this sort of talk in boys and men. (They also normalize it for some girls and women who, in striving to be “cool” and “one of the guys,” may even join in talking about other women in the same degrading terms.)

What are we supposed to do about all this?

Bipartisan expressions of outrage by political leaders of both sexes like those we’ve heard so far are a great start.

Being a parent who talks openly and seriously with your children about the impact of such demeaning language is a necessary next step.

But ultimately, men must keep other men from objectifying “banter” in and outside of male sanctuaries because, as USA Today sportswriter Erik Brady noted: “When (Trump) passes it off as mere locker room banter, he demeans men, too.”

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

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•From Page 1A accident investigations divisions went into effect this past weekend.

The master officer rank will fall between the existing senior police officer rank and corporal rank, and be a noncompetitive position. There will be criteria, however, that officers have to meet to become master officers.

Fuller said that includes spending two years as a senior police officer and completing a specialized field training program that must be taught by someone at the sergeant or higher rank on top of any additional

Raises criteria each agency may require.

“It takes about a year, 14-18 months to become a senior police officer and then you have to be a senior police officer for two years,” Fuller said.

“So by the time you may qualify to be a master officer, you’ve been with the county more than three years, and of course that starts to be that area where the attrition starts to become a bigger factor.

“This comes into play right when we’re starting to lose our officers.”

About 521 officers and deputies could be eligible to fill the master officer positions. That number

includes 250 police officers, 216 deputies and 55 corrections officers.

“It is a meaningful rank,” Fuller said. “It’s not just there to give officers a pay raise. It will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the departments.”

From a financial perspective, that breaks down to just over $1 million for the police department, $918,770 for the sheriff’s office and $209,598 for the corrections office, according to figures provided by the county.

Replacing officers who leave for jobs with other agencies, or who leave law enforcement

all together, can also be costly for the county.

Over a three-and-a-half year period, from 2013 to Aug. 30, the county spent more than $11.1 million on replacing 213 officers who voluntarily left their positions.

“The Gwinnett County police Department spends a considerable amount of resources in recruiting and training police officers,” Gwinnett County Police Chief Butch Ayers said in a statement. “Additional resources are spent to provide specialized training for criminal investigators and accident investigators.

“Because of these efforts, the Gwinnett County Police Department has

obituaries SNELLVILLE

Gail Beaty Gail Beaty, age 56 of Snellville, GA, passed away on October 11, 2016. Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Road SW Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770962-3100. stewartfh.com

LOGANVILLE

Charles Berry Charles Morgan Berry, age 36, of Loganville, passed away on October 9, 2016. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

GAINESVILLE

Dorothy Cowman Dorothy Ruth Dreiman Cowan age 82, of Gainesville, GA passed away on October 11, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

WINDER

Frankie Davis Frankie Howell Davis, age 65 of Winder passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016.

LOGANVILLE

Rex Greene Rex Moon Greene age 82 of Loganville, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by Andy Greene. Rex is survived by his son, Allen Greene; sister, Euthemia Juhan; brother, Billy Greene; 4 grandchildren, Alanah and Justin Roe, Cody, Katie and Andrew; 1 great grandchild, Hollis Roe; as well as many nieces and nephews. Rex was born and raised in Grayson, GA, and was the owner/ operator of Rex Green Trucking for 33 years and retired in 2010. Rex loved to fly his plane and fish with his brother when he was able. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends. The Funeral Service to Honor and Celebrate the Life of Rex Moon Greene will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. Entombment will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville, GA. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Bobby “Joe” Head age 51, of Winder, GA passed away on October 11, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Emily Norton Emily Norton, resident of Buford, Georgia, died Friday, October 7, 2016.

She grew up in Tallulah Falls, where she attended Tallulah Falls School.

She graduated there and continued her education at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in three years with a major in history and a minor in religion. Having also studied piano at Wesleyan, she later taught music at Tallulah Falls School. After teaching one year in Griffin, she spent the remainder of her teaching career at Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia, where she taught American history and political science.

She became chair of the Social Science Department, and, while teaching, earned a master’s degree in Political Science at Emory University, with honors in her field. Emily retired early to give almost twenty years of home care to her bed-ridden mother, Myrtle (wife of Ernest Norton), here in Clayton.

Before moving to Buford, she lived on Lake Lanier and spent many happy years there. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Sammie Maxwell officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Broadllawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church of her youth—Tallulah Falls United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 25, Tallulah ll i

a citizen’s budget review committee that retention was hurt by other agencies competitive pay and a general public backlash against law enforcement.

On Wednesday, Ayers, like Fuller, said he saw the new classification and pay for criminal and accident investigations assignments as ways to help address the issue.

“I hope that the new initiatives announced today will have a positive impact on employee retention levels,” Ayers said. “This is a great step towards our overall efforts at building and retaining a highly trained workforce to serve the residents of Gwinnett County.”

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Falls, Georgia 30573.

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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Ted North Ted North, age 30 of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on October 9, 2016. Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Road SW Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770962-3100. stewartfh.com

a highly skilled and effective workforce. However, other police departments have also recognized the benefits of laterally hiring highly trained officers without incurring the cost of expensive training.”

Ayers told the Daily Post in August that it can take months to train a new recruit to be able to fill a vacancy created by someone leaving the department.

The police chief, as well as Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Boyd, also raised concerns about retention of officers and deputies during their budget presentations in August and asked for salary raises. They told

view Memorial Gardens.

Pastor Bob Carpenter will officiate. A reception will be held after the service.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Legacy Court, Southern Plantation and Longleaf Hospice for the loving care he received.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations can be made in his memory to Walking With Orphans, his granddaughter Melissa’s non-profit organization benefiting orphans in eastern Europe.

Donations can be sent to 3021 Hampton Ridge Way, Snellville, GA 30078 or http://bit.ly/2dXi8d0 .

Douglas Stewart Douglas Franklin Stewart was born in DeKalb County in 1929 to Lester Franklin and Martha Inez Bagwell Stewart and passed away on October 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Linda, Virginia, Marylou and Larry. He was living close to family in Loganville when he passed away.

Douglas is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor McKelvey Stewart, children; Rick Franklin (Beth) Stewart, Leslie (Tommy) Brown, Rebecca Ann Stewart, Mark Douglas (Jenny) Stewart and Matthew David (Stephanie) Stewart, grandchildren; William (Jessica) Stewart and Brianna Stewart, Melissa Brown and Thomas (Brandi) Brown, Britt, Ray and McKelvey Stewart and Jacob, Harrison, Bennett and Hampton Stewart and his great grandchildren; Ryleigh Stewart and Levi and Noah Brown.

He is also survived by siblings; Grace Clark, Carole (Gene) Kimbrell, Patricia (Bill) Horton, Jack (Ailene) Stewart, Joe (Lillie) Stewart and sisterin-law Bonnie Stewart, as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.

Douglas was an Army veteran and served in Korea. In 1953 he married Eleanor McKelvey. He worked in residential and commercial construction.

In 1970 he formed his business, General Installation Services, installing doors and hardware and did so for 35 years.

After living in Atlanta and Lithonia, they moved to Sharpsburg where they lived for 27 years.

In 1989, they and other parents worked to organize AABC Little League Baseball at Andrew Bailey Park. Douglas also coached baseball first in DeKalb County and then in Coweta County. He attended Line Creek Baptist Church.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home- Fairview Chapel in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Graveside service will immediately follow at Fairv

CUMMING

Howard Thrower Howard Phillip “Bitt” Thrower hit his final homerun when he entered the gates of heaven on October 11, 2016 after a heroic and courageous battle with cancer. Bitt was 59 years old.

He was born October 7, 1957 in LaGrange, GA to Mae Omie Hale Thrower and the late John Jefferson Thrower, Sr. Bitt was a 1975 graduate of Troup High School where he played varsity basketball and was an outstanding baseball player. He was named Troup County’s Player of the Year his senior year. He attended Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Columbus, GA where he played baseball for one fall season. After that, he played one year of developmental baseball for a Canton, GA league team and hit 22 homeruns. During the 1970’s and 1980’s he played semi-pro softball for Pearl Beer Rangers, Mann’s Veneer, Gold Key and Bee Hive hitting over 400 home runs. He was a homerun king and never lost the ability to hit a softball or baseball out of the ballpark.

Bitt worked for MBLR, LLC for over thirty years.

He was a tough, hardworking businessman. He was a crowd pleaser, a people person, and he was always committed to doing the job well.

Bitt was a mountain of a man and had a phenomenal memory. He was a thinker and could talk to anyone about anything at any time. Needless to say, his favorite topic was sports.

In addition to sports, he loved the Lord, his family, the sunshine, his backyard pools, the Florida beaches and watching action-packed movies. His collection of DVDs was massive. Bitt’s personality attracted people to him like a magnet.

Bitt had a kind and caring heart and was generous to a fault. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it and did so many times.

During his final three and a half years of life, he experienced an enormous

amount of joy being with his family. He especially enjoyed watching his twin daughters, Calie and Kalie, play basketball. He was Great Day Basketball’s #1 fan.

Bitt was a faithful and devoted member of First Baptist Church in Cumming. Even in his darkest hour, he never failed to thank the Lord for his blessings. At the time of his passing, he had read the entire Bible more than four times.

Bitt was preceded in death by his dad, John Jefferson Thrower, Sr. and brother, John Jefferson Thrower, Jr. Those left to cherish is memory and mourn his passing are his son, John Harley Thrower of Cumming, GA; daughters, Amber Thrower (Brandon Worley) of Jonesboro, GA; Calie Thrower of Cumming of GA and Kalie Thrower of Cumming, GA; mother, Omie Thrower of Oxford, GA; sisters, Faye Williams (Travis) of Stone Mountain, GA and Kaye Thrower of Covington, GA; brother, David Thrower of Perry, GA; sisterin-law, Carol Thrower of Boynton Beach, FL; grandchildren, Tiree Worley of Jonesboro, GA; Adrianna Worley, Jonesboro of GA; and an extended family of nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews, cousins, friends, special friend, Maria Gomez and Yellow Lab, Kelsy.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Cumming with Rev. Scott Carpenter officiating.

The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Cremation will follow the service and Bitt’s ashes will be buried in LaGrange, GA at a later date.

It was Bitt’s wish that, in lieu of flowers a fund be established for his daughters, Calie and Kalie.

Those desiring to donate toward this fund may do so by submitting their contribution to the “Calie and Kalie Thrower Educational Fund” at Citizens Bank of Cumming, P.O. Box 2820, Cumming, GA 30028.

The family of the late Howard Phillip “Bitt” Thrower would like to express their most profound gratitude for the many acts of kindness you have shown during our time of sorrow. Your prayers have been heard, your love has been felt and your generosity has been overwhelming. Our hearts deeply appreciate all that you have done and we will always remember your care and compassion.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.

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North Gwinnett’s Shea O’Farrell (1) spikes the ball past Woodstock’s Nyla Shepherd (9) during Wednesday’s first round of the Class AAAAAAA state payoffs at North Gwinnett in Suwanee. Below, North Gwinnett players celebrate after defeating Woodstock in the fifth set. (Photos: Karl L. Moore)

North volleyball advances in five-set win over Woodstock

By Scott Smith

Senior Correspondent

SUWANEE — Two weeks ago when the Class AAAAAAA state playoff volleyball brackets came out, North Gwinnett was slated to play Collins Hill.

But on Monday, North received word that the GHSA had made an oversight in scheduling two teams from the same area in the first round and changed North’s opponent to Woodstock, the fourth seed out of Area 4-AAAAAAA. Despite the change in opponent, North still achieved its goal and advanced to the second round with a 3-2 win over the Wolverines, taking the match 25-17, 24-26, 2517, 21-25, 15-10.

“That’s what the play-

offs are about and I’m glad that we pulled it out,” North head coach Vanessa Henry said. “Woodstock played well and our girls sustained their intensity.

At this point of the season, when you do the little things it makes such a big difference. It’s all about

playing close points and the little things you do is what is mostly going to win at this point.”

North got off to a solid start and took the opening set 25-17, getting off to an 8-1 lead and keeping the Wolverines (22-13) at arm’s length the remain-

der of the set.

The biggest lead for North (40-7) came at 1810 when Reagan Schneider served the Bulldogs on a 5-0 run.

Woodstock would fight back to get within five at 21-16, but a kill from Grace Rigsbee closed out the set.

The slow start for the Wolverines was nowhere to be seen in the second set as Woodstock surged out to a 14-7 lead.

North came back to eventually tie it at 17-17 and used that momentum to take a 21-18 lead, but a kill from Katie Beckham would start another swing in action.

This time it was Woodstock who rode the surge, outscoring North 8-3 to knot the match at a set apiece with a 26-24 win.

The pivotal third set started out as a back-andforth affair before North finally went ahead 15-10.

Schneider was again behind the line, serving for four straight points to give North control. The lead would swell to eight on four different occasions with the final being at 25-17.

North looked like it was going to put the Wolverines away in the fourth set by taking an 18-14 lead, but Woodstock rallied behind the hitting of Emilee Harris to force a fifth set with a 25-21 win.

The deciding set was tied at 7-7 when a couple of huge errors plagued Woodstock. On two occasions, the Wolverines were whistled for moving out of rotation, while two long serves and two other

returns hit out utlimately proved the difference in the 15-10 clincher for North.

North was led up front

by Lizzy Packer, who had 20 kills, while Rigsbee added 16 kills and five digs.

Alexa Fortin delivered a solid night for North with 38 assists, 10 kills and eight digs with Oghosa Ehigiator anchoring the net defense with eight solo blocks.

The back line also played well for North with Schneider and Jill Tontillo getting nine digs each.

North will play in the tournament’s second round next Tuesday at home against the winner of the North Forsyth, which swept Hillgrove on Wednesday.

Collins Hill rallies to force Game 3 with Archer softball

By Colin Hubbard

the inning.

Brianna Painter nearly blasted a grand slam to LAWRENCEVILLE straight away center in the Archer’s — On paper, the Archer Mackenzie bottom of the fourth, that Martin (17) would’ve put the Eagles Tigers were expected to drives the up 4-1, but the Tigers kept fly past the Collins Hill ball up Eagles in the first round the ball in the ball park to the middle end the inning. of the Class AAAAAAA against state softball playoffs.

“Brianna (Painter) hits Collins Hill And after the Tigers in the first the daylights out of the won Game 1 4-1 and held ball, and we’re thinking round of a 1-0 lead into the bottom here we go, let’s go and the Class AAAAAAA then their center fielder of the fifth in Game 2, state it appeared that Archer made a tremendous play,” playoffs would in fact make its Sparrow said. “We were in Lawway into the second just snake bit.” renceville. round of the playoffs.

The Eagles battled back (Photo: But the resilient Eagles in the bottom of the fifth Jamie Akscored five runs from that and scored four runs on oubian) point on and downed the five hits. Madison drove Tigers 5-4 on a walk-off in the first two runs to put single off the bat of Nathe Eagles up 2-1, and caiya Madison to send the back-to-back RBI singles two teams into a winner- ing to play them seven inThe Tigers took a 1-0 followed to put the Eagles take-all Game 3 tomornings no matter what. We lead in Game 2 after Ter- up 4-1 heading into the row afternoon at 5 p.m. don’t intimidate anyone rica Williams launched a sixth.

“It was just hanging in on paper. We just play the solo home run to left field Seemingly unfazed by there and persevering,” game. We’re scrappers in the top of the fourth, what had just happened, Eagles head coach Lance and it’s good that we get but they nearly lost the the Tigers put together Sparrow said. “We’re go- a Game 3 tomorrow.” lead in the bottom half of four singles, including

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three consecutive to start the inning, and tied the game up on a wild pitch that allowed Williams to score from third.

Heading into the bottom of the seventh with a chance to win, Jessica Neadow led off with an infield single and Madison Simmons bunted her into scoring position at third to set up Madison with a chance to walk it off. She did just that with a line drive base hit into right field.

Sophie Mooney took the mound in Game 2 for the Eagles and pitched into the sixth inning after throwing 86 pitches and allowing four earned runs on seven hits and struck out three. Before the Tigers’ three-run sixth inning, Mooney had allowed just three hits.

“That was Mooney’s longest game of the year and she just threw her

heart out and just left it all out there for us and gave us what we know she’s got in her,” Sparrow said.

Shelby Copeland got the nod for the Tigers in Game 2 and was pulled after four innings of onehit ball.

Madison finished 2-for-4 at the plate in Game 2 and drove in three runs and is really looking forward to getting to play in game 3 tomorrow afternoon.

“I’m pretty excited,” she said. “It feels pretty good. I wasn’t doing it for me, I was doing it for team. I can’t be more proud of myself, and I’m just really happy.”

Sparrow gave credit to Madison’s leadership in helping her come through for the team.

“That’s our senior that doesn’t want our season to end,” he said.

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Shauna’s House a fitting tribute Todd Yelton, aided by a career in coaching, has made lots of friends around the country.

A number of those are in Gwinnett, where Yelton worked from 1996-99 as the head girls soccer coach at Parkview. He went 5911-3 in those four seasons, winning two state titles, finishing as state runner-up once and earning three national rankings. His 1997 state championship was the first of what has become many for the Parkview girls program.

Yelton still passes through the area on recruiting trips — he currently has six Georgians on his Samford (Ala.) University roster — and stays in touch with folks in this area.

Most of those who knew Yelton also got a chance to meet his wife Shauna, his better half even though Yelton’s a great guy. Warm and friendly, with a big, bright smile, she had the

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one of her favorite causes, the orphans of Ukraine, a country where an estimated 70 and 80 percent perfect demeanor for her of young adults suffer work in the health care through issues with crime, industry. She worked for prostitution, suicide or years as the director of drug overdose when they health services at Samford. age out of orphanages.

For three years, Shauna Funds are being raised Yelton fought her own for Shauna’s House in health battle against cervi- Ukraine, a transition home cal cancer until she passed for young girls. away almost a year ago in The Samford soccer November 2015. She was team will raise money for just 45 and left behind a Shauna’s House at Frihusband and two teenage day’s home game against children, daughter MacK- Western Carolina. enzie and son Colin, as “If you knew anything well as a lasting impact about Shauna, you knew with her Christian faith and she was passionate about servant’s heart. the orphans in Ukraine,” Friends and family plan Todd Yelton said. “We to honor Shauna through decided in a way to honor

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her that we would build a transition home in Chernigov, Ukraine, that would be for girls once they graduate from the orphanage to give them a place to have a great start in their lives.”

Shauna’s House already is getting closer to reality.

As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $67,000 had been raised for the house, not far off from $93,000 needed to make the dream a reality.

Yelton’s friends in the area can donate to the cause online through Lifesong for Orphans, or by mailing a check to the Samford Athletic Department with the subject “Shauna’s House.”

It’s a worthy cause for a great family, and a great lady.

Will Hammock can be reached via email at will. hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com. His column appears on Thursdays.

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season in the USHL with Chicago. Vladar, who just turned 19 in August, had a .920 save percentDULUTH — The Atage and a 2.31 goalslanta Gladiators have two against average in 30 goalies now, but some games for the Steel. of the players they were It was thought Alex expecting to be sent from Roach, Shane Bakker and the AHL remain in Provi- Ben Marshall would be dence ahead of Friday’s in Atlanta by now, but inseason opener. juries in Boston are keepDrafted 75th overall in ing them in Providence.

2015 by Boston, Daniel The Gladiators had to Vladar joined Matt Ginn trade forward Patrick as the two goaltenders D’Amico to Indy in order assigned to Atlanta. to get Marshall’s ECHL Vladar (6-foot-5, 185 rights. Providence signed pounds) is a native of Marshall to a two-way Prague and played last contract last week.

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The P-Bruins also recalled A.J. White after about 48 hours in Atlanta.

The Gladiators’ season-opening roster is due at 3 p.m. today.

The ECHL extended the deadline 24 hours in order to alleviate some of the effects of later starts for NHL and AHL training camps after the World Cup of Hockey.

“We’re just kind of playing it by ear right now, seeing when or how long guys will be up,” head coach Andy Brandt said. “It’s a time, though

for the guys who are here to continue to make an impression.

“But, you know, everyone is in the same boat this first weekend. So the first weekend is just about making sure we’re teaching and getting guys adapted to our systems.

For the first weekend, we want guys to go out and play.”

Atlanta drops the puck on its 14th season at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Toledo at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth. The two teams meet again at 7 p.m. Saturday.

GWINNETT GRADS

Archer grad Singleton in fourth season as Duke playmaker

By Will Hammock

complish anything we put our minds to,” Singleton said. “We have a lot of athletic ability on this team, Duke’s football field a lot of talent, a lot of guys withstood the Hurricane who know what to do and Matthew weather better can do it. We just need to than most, but last Saturfind our groove, get back on day’s matchup with Army track and finish up strong.” still was a soggy day.

Singleton and the Duke There was slipping, slid- defense have done their part ing and a Blue Devils’ 13-6 this season, ranking sixth victory to boot. among the ACC’s 14 teams “It was a lot of fun,” in scoring defense while the Duke senior and Archer offense ranks 12th in scorgrad Deondre Singleton ing. The Blue Devils rank said. “I felt like I was at sixth in pass defense efhome playing backyard ficiency behind a secondary football in the rain.” that also features Deondre’s Singleton — part of a younger brother Dylan (nine Duke secondary loaded with tackles), Grayson’s Jordan Gwinnett talent — enjoyed Hayes (21 tackles) and the day more than most.

Shiloh’s Jeremy McDuffie The 5-foot-11, 180-pound (nine solo tackles) among safety was named ACC the key contributors.

Defensive Back of the Week “All of the Gwinnett guys after his big plays sparked are playing well,” Singleton much of the Blue Devils’ said. scoring in a defensive Singleton is on track to battle. He had five tackles, graduate in December, a including one for a 6-yard semester early and in just 3 loss on fourth-and-1 that 1/2 years thanks to taking gave Duke possession at the classes at Duke for two Army 32-yard line and set summers. His degree will be up its second touchdown. in sociology with a minor in He also had a pass breakup, psychology and a certificate a fumble recovery to set up in business management. the Blue Devils’ first TD He hopes to play in the and an interception with NFL before he puts his two minutes left that sealed degree to use, though. the victory.

“The plan for us is to be It was an impressive playing in a bowl game and effort, but not unlike what after that, I’ll be trying to Singleton has given the figure out where I’m going Duke program throughout to train, where I’ll be at his career. He has started 40 to get ready for the NFL,” of the last 41 games, logSingleton said. “That’s one ging 800-plus snaps each of of my aspirations to play the last three seasons, and in the NFL. … It’s been a has made 233 career tackles dream of mine since I was a — 63 as a freshman, 70 as kid. My dad playing college a sophomore and 79 last football and hearing his season. He has 21 tackles story that he was unable to this season and two intercontinue to play because of ceptions, the other coming an injury, and he was going in Duke’s win over Notre to play in the NFL, until an Dame. injury stopped him. That It’s been an up-and-down makes me, as well as Dylan, start this season for Duke, want to pick up the slack now 3-3 entering Friday’s and go do it.” nationally televised game on ESPN vs. No. 7 LouFOOTBALL isville, but hopes are still high going forward with a Quick hits schedule that includes an Berkmar’s Mamadou Oct. 29 game in Atlanta Soumahoro, a junior defenagainst Georgia Tech. sive lineman at Berry, was “I feel like we can acnamed to the D3football. will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

com Team of the Week this week for the second time this season. He had four tackles (one for a loss) and forced a fumble with a sack, then returned it for a touchdown, last Saturday against the University of Chicago. … North Gwinnett grad Daniel Imatorbhebhe had two catches for 45 yards and a touchdown last weekend in USC’s 21-17 win over No. 21 Colorado. … North’s Donnie Miles, a safety at North Carolina, is tied for the ACC lead in tackles with 58.

SOCCER Clark earns conference honors Norcross grad Maddie Clark had a great week, earning Southern Conference honors for her work on and off the soccer field.

The senior was named the SoCon player of the week on Tuesday, then was selected as the conference’s student-athlete of the week a day later.

Clark earned the player of the week award after scoring both Mercer goals last week in a pair of 1-0 victories over league-leading Furman and Wofford. Her gamewinner vs. Furman was a header off a free kick in the 77th minute and her thrilling goal against Wofford came on a breakaway in overtime in the 92nd minute.

Clark, a preseason allconference selection, ranks fifth among active SoCon players with 19 career goals and sits third with 10 career game-winners. She has nine goals and four gamewinners this season.

The student-athlete honor was based heavily on Clark’s work in the classroom, where she sports a 3.5 GPA as a biology major.

Gwinnett Grads is a column that runs on Thursdays spotlighting achievements of past Gwinnett standouts. Coaches and parents are urged to send suggestions via email to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com.

IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS A quick look at where to watch former Gwinnett standouts on TV in this week’s college football action: FRIDAY 7 p.m. — Duke at Louisville, ESPN Shiloh’s Jeremy McDuffie (No. 9) is a cornerback, Grayson’s Jordan Hayes (No. 13) is a safety, Archer’s Dylan Singleton (No. 16) is a safety, Archer’s Deondre Singleton (No. 33) is a safety, Buford’s Grant Hall (No. 46) is a safety and Collins Hill’s Christian Harris (No. 70) is an offensive lineman for Duke. Peachtree Ridge’s Malik Staples (No. 31) is a running back, Mill Creek’s Robbie Bell (No. 75) is an offensive lineman and Parkview’s G.G. Robinson (No. 94) is a defensive tackle for Louisville.

10:15 p.m. — Mississippi State at BYU, ESPN Norcross’ Nathan Swanson (No. 59) is a long snapper, Sean Samuel (No. 93) of Snellville is a lineman and South Gwinnett’s Stephen Adegoke is an athlete of Mississippi State.

SATURDAY Noon — Lafayette at Army, CBS Sports Network GAC’s Jacob Rose (No. 46) is a linebacker for Lafayette. Lilburn resident Marcus Hyatt (No. 1) is a defensive back, Collins Hill’s Rhyan England (No. 20) is a defensive back, Peachtree Ridge’s Tyler Campbell (No. 22) is a running back, Buford’s Cooper Simpson (No. 79) is an offensive lineman, Norcross’ Emmanuel Aka (No. 96) is a defensive lineman and Loganville resident J.D. Mote (No. 98) is a punter for Army.

Noon — Vanderbilt at Georgia, SEC Network North Gwinnett’s Caleb Scott (No. 9) is a wide receiver, Parkview’s Bryce Lewis (No. 30) is a defensive back, Shiloh’s Darion DeBrossard (No. 70) is an offensive lineman, GAC’s Devin Cochran (No. 77) is an offensive lineman and Norcross’ Jared Pinkney (No. 80) is a tight end for Vandy. For UGA, Norcross’ Lorenzo Carter (No. 7) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Shaun McGee (No. 8) is a linebacker, Buford’s Isaac Nauta (No. 18) is a tight end, Brookwood’s Matt Price (No. 29) is a wide receiver, Mountain View’s Tim Hill (No. 29) is a defensive back, Grayson’s Shattle Fenteng (No. 31) is a defensive back, Brookwood’s Nick Moore (No. 43) is a fullback, South Gwinnett’s Reggie Carter (No. 45) is a linebacker and Grayson’s Justin Young (No. 92) is a defensive lineman.

Noon — N.C. State at Clemson, ABC Buford’s Shug Frazier (No. 90) is a defensive lineman for N.C. State. Grayson’s Wayne Gallman (No. 9) is a running back, Grayson’s Nick Schuessler (No. 12) is a quarterback), Brookwood’s Jack Swinney (No. 20) is a wide receiver, Grayson’s Ryan Carter (No. 31) is a defensive back and North Gwinnett’s Mitch Hyatt (No. 75) is an offensive tackle for Clemson.

Noon — Minnesota at Maryland, ESPNU North Gwinnett’s Jalen Brooks (No. 43) and Collins Hill’s Brett Shepherd (No. 53) are linebackers for Maryland.

Noon — Iowa at Purdue, ESPN2 Lanier’s Tario Fuller (No. 25) is a running back for Purdue.

Noon — Kansas State at Oklahoma, ESPN Norcross’ Jordan Noil (No. 4) is a defensive back, Buford’s Ryan Mack (No. 13) is a defensive back and Central Gwinnett’s Tyler White (No. 37) is a linebacker for Kansas State. Peachtree Ridge’s Orlando Brown (No. 78) is an offensive tackle for Oklahoma.

Noon — West Virginia at Texas Tech, FS1 Grayson’s Zach Barnes (No. 12) is a defensive lineman for Texas Tech.

12:30 p.m. — Georgia Southern at Georgia Tech, Fox Sports South For Georgia Southern, Peachtree Ridge’s R.J. Murray (No. 2) is a safety, Duluth’s Myles Campbell (No. 6) is a wide receiver, Meadowcreek’s Rayquan Sam (No. 39) is a cornerback, Norcross’ J.B. Kouassi (No. 44) is a defensive end, Mill Creek’s Brandon Holley (No. 53) is a linebacker, Parkview’s Tra Malloy (No. 54) is an offensive lineman, North Gwinnett’s Andy Kwon (No. 60) is an offensive lineman, Norcross’ Ryan Northrup (No. 62) is an offensive lineman, Parkview’s Jakob Cooper (No. 64) is an offensive lineman, Shiloh’s John Freeman (No. 78) is an offensive lineman and South Gwinnett’s Colby Ransom (No. 87) is a wide receiver. For Georgia Tech, Norcross’ Clinton Lynch (No. 22) is a running back, Buford’s David Curry (No. 32) is a linebacker, Norcross’ Jarett Cole (No. 35) is a defensive back, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Tyler Cooksey (No. 43) is a linebacker, Buford’s Xavier Gantt (No. 46) is a running back, Dacula’s Jakob Brashear (No. 49) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Bailey Ivemeyer (No. 62) is an offensive lineman, Mill Creek’s Tyler Vernon (No. 73) is a defensive end,

Buford’s Alan Bussoletti (No. 85) is a wide receiver, Central Gwinnett’s Francis Kallon (No. 92) is a defensive lineman, North Gwinnett’s Anree Saint-Amour (No. 94) is a defensive lineman and Grayson’s Chris Martin (No. 96) is a defensive lineman.

12:30 p.m. — Pittsburgh at Virginia, WUPA Peachtree Ridge’s Jordan Ellis (No. 10) is a running back, Wesleyan’s Jordan Mack (No. 37) is a defensive back, Collins Hill’s Robert Snyder (No. 52) is a linebacker, Parkview’s Juwan Moye (No. 95) is a defensive end and Central Gwinnett’s Darious Latimore is a cornerback for Virginia.

3:30 p.m. — Western Michigan at Akron, CBS Sports Network Peachtree Ridge’s Tony Jones (No. 55) is a linebacker for Akron.

3:30 p.m. — Kansas at Baylor, FS1 Shiloh’s Marnez Ogletree (No. 10) is a cornerback for Kansas.

3:30 p.m. — Alabama at Tennessee, CBS Norcross’ Alvin Kamara (No. 6) is a running back, Buford’s Austin Smith (No. 110 is a defensive lineman, Norcross’ Jason Croom (No. 18) is a tight end, Peachtree Ridge’s Nigel Warrior (No. 18) is a defensive back, GAC’s Micah Abernathy (No. 22) is a defensive back, Peachtree Ridge’s Baylen Buchanan (No. 28) is a defensive back, Grayson’s Jayson Sparks (No. 37) is a running back, Wesleyan’s Jaye Rochell (No. 38) is a wide receiver, Buford’s Quay Picou (No. 55) is a defensive lineman and Grayson’s Mykelle McDaniel (No. 94) is a defensive lineman for Tennessee.

3:30 p.m. — Southern California at Arizona, Fox North Gwinnett’s Josh Imatorbhebhe (No. 17) is a wide receiver and North Gwinnett’s Daniel Imatorbhebhe (No. 88) is a tight end for USC. Grayson’s Jack Banda (No. 92) is a defensive lineman for Arizona.

3:30 p.m. — New Mexico vs. Air Force, ESPN News Parkview’s Shaq Vereen (No. 6) is a defensive back for Air Force.

3:30 p.m. — Nebraska at Indiana, ESPN2 Grayson’s Mohamed Barry (No. 7) is a linebacker for Nebraska.

3:30 p.m. — North Carolina at Miami (Fla.), ABC Collins Hill’s Tomon Fox (No. 12) is a defensive end, North Gwinnett’s Donnie Miles (No. 15) is a safety, North Gwinnett’s Jaye Stackhouse (No. 27) is a safety, Buford’s Mikey Bart (No. 45) is a defensive end and Buford’s Nick Polino (No. 58) is an offensive lineman for UNC. Norcross’ Christopher Herndon (No. 23) is a tight end and Peachtree Ridge’s Tyler Murphy (No. 32) is a defensive back for Miami.

3:30 p.m. — Northwestern at Michigan State, Big Ten Network Buford’s Steven Reese (No. 23) is a wide receiver and Brookwood’s Jesse Brown (No. 36) is a running back for Northwestern. Brookwood’s Nick Tompkins (No. 32) is a running back for Michigan State.

3:45 p.m. — Virginia Tech at Syracuse, ESPNU Collins Hill’s Emmanuel Belmar (No. 40) is a linebacker and Norcross’ D’Andre Plantin (No. 62) is an offensive lineman for Virginia Tech. Collins Hill’s Jonathan Thomas (No. 23) is a linebacker, Mountain View’s Kielan Whitner (No. 25) is a defensive back and Central Gwinnett’s George Morris (No. 27) is a running back for Syracuse.

4 p.m. — Missouri at Florida, SEC Network North Gwinnett’s Nate Brown (No. 7) is a wide receiver and Buford’s Thomas Wilson (No. 8) is a safety for Missouri. Archer’s Antonio Riles (No. 51) is an offensive lineman for Florida.

7 p.m. — Ole Miss at Arkansas, ESPN Archer’s Donta Evans (No. 35) is a linebacker for Ole Miss.

7:30 p.m. — Southern Miss at LSU, SEC Network Peachtree Ridge’s Walden Davis (No. 5) is a defensive back for Southern Miss. Buford’s Blake Ferguson (No. 50) is a long snapper for LSU. 7:30 p.m. — Stanford at Notre Dame, NBC Buford’s Montgomery VanGorder (No. 4) is a quarterback for Notre Dame.

7:30 p.m. — Temple at Central Florida, ESPNU Buford’s Dontravious Wilson (No. 7) is a running back, Shiloh’s Cam Stewart is a wide receiver and Buford’s Tre Neal (No. 23) is a defensive back for Central Florida.

8 p.m. — Arizona State at Colorado, Pac 12 Network Brookwood’s Afolabi Laguda (No. 1) is a defensive back and Collins Hill’s Casey Marksberry (No. 17) is a quarterback for Colorado.

10:15 p.m. — Colorado State at Boise State, ESPN2 Grayson’s Fred Zerblis (No. 54) is an offensive lineman for Colorado State.

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North Gwinnett softball sweeps Shiloh in the first round From Staff Reports SUWANEE — North Gwinnett swept Shiloh in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state softball tournament on Wednesday.

The Bulldogs defeated the Generals 5-1 and 14-2 to help North Gwinnett Coach Randy Black notch his 300th career victory.

Chandler Dennis won the opener for North (227). Dennis fanned 12 and also contributed three hits and drove in three runs to help her own cause.

Makenna Dowell had two hits and drove in a run while Erin Wilbur had a hit and an RBI. In the nightcap, Dennis again was the winning pitcher in the circle. Courtney Smith hit a three-run home run while Emily Brown and Haley Griffith each connected on tworun home runs to help the Bulldogs advance.

SOFTBALL SOFTBALL Mill Creek downs Rockdale HOSCHTON — Mill Creek dispatched Rockdale County 9-0 and 17-0 in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state softball tournament on Wednesday. Skylar Hayward was the winning pitcher in the opener, striking out 11.

Hannah Adams had three hits and drove in two runs to lead the offense. Hannah Renfroe contributed two hits while teammate Morgan Barr also chipped in with a pair of hits.

In the clincher, Micayla Rood recorded two hits, Adams had two hits and three RBIs and Cailyn Turley also had two hits and drove in a pair of runs for the Hawks (22-6).

Grayson sweeps Mountain View LOGANVILLE — Grayson defeated Mountain View 9-5 and 13-0 in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state softball tournament on Wednesday. Conner Batchelor was the winning pitcher in the opener for the Rams (25-5).

Batchelor also had two hits to help her own cause. Sara Beth Ratcliffe recorded three hits while Allie Head and Brinaya Bailey each had two hits in the win.

Katlyn Smith pitched all four innings of the clinching victory. Smith struck out eight while Ratcliffe belted a grand slam and Madelyn Goodman added two hits for Grayson.

Brookwood splits SNELLVILLE — Brookwood split with West Forsyth in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state softball tournament on Wednesday.

The Broncos won the opener 1-0 behind a complete game shutout from Kelsey Parks in the in the circle. Parks allowed only two hits en route to the victory. Tori Gunn drove in the game’s only run.

Brookwood dropped Game

2, 7-0 and will be the designated home team in today’s deciding matchup.

Parkview moves on LILBURN — Parkview swept North Forsyth 7-3 and 13-1 in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state softball tournament on Wednesday.

The Panthers advance to host North Cobb in round two.

MacKenzie Michels was the winning pitcher in both games for Parkview (24-9). Destiny Beckham led the offense in the opener with three hits, three runs and two stolen bases.

Haley Robinson had three hits and three RBIs while Morgan Schultz added a hit and drove in a pair.

Schultz punctuated game two with four hits to help the Panthers advance. Hannah Turnbull added three hits and three RBIs while Allison Barfield had two hits and two RBIs and Caroline Lux added two hits and drove in a run.

Dacula falls DACULA — Dacula fell to River Ridge 9-0 and 3-1 in the first round of the Class AAAAAA state tournament on Wednesday. Alexis Davis and Carolynn Dillon each had a hit in the first game while Katherine Kozlowski had a double and Makenzie Vanderhorst contributed two hits and drove in a run for the Falcons (12-12) in game two.

Providence advances LILBURN — Providence Christian swept Walker by identical 9-1 scores to advance to the second round of the

Class A softball tournament on Wednesday. Emily Barnett tossed two complete games, allowing only two hits in each game. Barnett struck out 14 in the opener and eight in the nightcap for the Storm (13-12).

In Game 1, Liberty Schultz had two hits and two RBIs while Caroline Robinson added two RBIs and scored three runs. Logan Mynudes had three hits and drove in a pair while Molly Legg contributed two hits.

In the clincher, Barnett contributed to her own cause with two hits and two RBIs. Schultz added three more hits, Mynudes had two hits while Claire Owens scored twice and drove in a pair of runs for Providence, which advances to face Wesleyan in the second round.

Hebron splits COLUMBUS — Hebron Christian split with Brookstone in the first two games of the Class A (private) state softball tournament on Wednesday.

The host Cougars won the first game 6-4, but the Lions (10-12) rallied for a 3-2 eighth innning win in the nightcap when Sydnee Harris delivered a walk-off single.

Harris’ hit made a winner of Mary Katherine Cooksey in the circle for Hebron. Cooksey tossed all eight innings, did not allow an earned run and struck out four. Macy Poisal contributed two hits for the Lions.

VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL Grayson moves on LOGANVILLE — Grayson needed four sets to defeat Westlake in the first round of

the Class AAAAAAA volleyball tournament on Wednesday. The Rams moved into the second round by virtue of their 25-18, 22-25, 25-17 and 25-8 victory.

Jazmine Antoine had eight kills, seven blocks and five aces while Nya Ross recorded 12 kills for Grayson (21-17).

fell to Lassiter 25-18, 25-16 and 25-23 in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA volleyball tournament on Wednesday.

Cydney Gardner, Sana Daley and N’dea Jones each had seven kills. Jenna Wendel contributed 29 assists for the Broncos (23-21).

Archer wins LOGANVILLE –—Archer defeated Wheeler 25-21, 25-20 and 25-21 in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA volleyball tournament on Wednesday.

Kaden Hill had 10 kills, Kayla Gibson recorded six service winners in a row, including two aces in set two. Jaida Bolden notched three aces in set three.

Buford rolls BUFORD — Buford opened the Class AAAAA state volleyball tournament by defeating Miller Grove 25-3, 25-5 and 25-4 on Wednesday. Halston Hillier had eight kills and Mallory Martin recorded five aces to lead the Wolves (37-4).

Norcross advances NORCROSS — Norcross defeated Collins Hill in straight sets in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA volleyball tournament on Wednesday. The Blue Devils (36-11) downed the Eagles (22-22) 25-11, 25-16 and 25-20.

Tia Jimerson led Norcross with 13 kills and four blocks.

MaKenzie White had 11 digs and 11 kills, Lydia Gratwick contributed 14 digs and Kay Warren dished out 28 assists.

Mill Creek downs Roswell HOSCHTON — Mill Creek defeated Roswell in the opening round of the Class AAAAAAA volleyball tournament on Wednesday. The Hawks (37-8) rolled to a 25-22, 25-14, 25-18 victory over the Hornets.

Brookwood falls SNELLVILLE — Brookwood

GAC advances NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian defeated Pike County in three sets in the opening round of the Class AAA state volleyball tournament on Wednesday. The Spartans advanced with a 259, 25-13 and 25-10 victory.

Cienna Townson led Greater Atlanta Christian (23-13) with 35 assists and four aces. Karis Perusek had 11 kills and 11 digs. Cammie Caldwell recorded eight kills while Mariah Rose chipped in with 14 digs.

Wesleyan rolls in opener PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan won its Class A state volleyball tournament opener Wednesday, cruising past Greenville 25-3, 25-4, 25-4.

The Wolves (24-11), who will host their second-round match Oct. 20, got 10 aces from Emily Greer and nine aces from Kat Hughes. Olivia Jordan had five kills and Mary Lamar Dudley had four kills.

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If this is the opportunity for you, please apply online at

www.qualityoilnc. com/careerscurrentopenings/ Hotel

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HOUSES FOR SALE

GWINNETT• GRAYSON

CONYERS, 30013

PENDING OFFER APPROVAL HUD Case # 105-099171 1305 Mountain Dr. N.E. Charming 3BR/2BA Ranch is perfect.

Country charm & cozy front porch. Insured w/ escrow. $80,000. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtypro fessionals.com

CONYERS, 30012

NO SUBDIVISION 2.59 ACRES ALL BRICK RANCH • 3 BEDROOMS • 2 BATHS DR, LR, fam. rm. w/ masonry fplc., sun porch, fenced back yard, corner lot, fruit trees, detached garage.

Corner of Grayson New Hope Rd. & Round Rd. $245,000 Call 770-560-2704

GWINNETT, SUGAR HILL 5BR/4BA Brand new, light, bright and beautiful!! Kitchen has farmhouse sink, subway tile, quartz counters, criss-cross detail on island. Designer Lighting. Master is a true luxury retreat w/ spa bath! 3-car garage and full daylight basement. Supreme Sugar Hill location!

Megan Bagwell, Keller Williams Community Partners, 770-312-5343, 678-341-7400 LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

PENDING OFFER APPROVAL HUD Case # 105-604842 457 HARRIS DRIVE Exceptional 5BR/4BA 2 Story w/brick & stone are absolutely gorgeous. 2 story foyer invites you into a Formal Liv/Dining room on full unfinished basement.

FHA insured. $230,000 - EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com GRAYSON, GA 30017

IN TOWN LOCATION! 170 ZION WOOD RD. EHO - $103,000 HUD Case # 105-334994 FHA Uninsured Split Level w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with Finished Bonus On Fenced Lot. Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

CAREER IN THE

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STUNNING NEW LISTING! 1688 SILVERGRASS LANE Beautiful 2 story with massive space and extensive moldings & trim. Sits on full unfinished basement.

5BR/4.5BA. A must see! $415,900. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

USDA ELIGIBLE 2010 EMERALD DR. 2 story on corner lot w/ pond access in Walnut Grove High School District. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full/2 Half Baths with fireside family room, on partial finished basement. $175,000 - EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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MISC. FOR SALE TABLE LINENS, Quilts, gift baskets, videos, clothing. 5155 Hillcrest Glenn Dr, Sugar Hill.

9-1:00 on Friday & Sat.

MANSFIELD, GA 30055 GARAGE SALES

SERVICES

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

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FOREST

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FLOORING

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FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE CONYERS, GA 30094

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

Oak

HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS

BY HERNANDO

Live in your home as a caregiver for your loved one.

Excellent references available, can contact the people I have worked with.

Feed and bathe my patients.

If they are able I can take them on walks.

I have been in the care giving business for 12 years.

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

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

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

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PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT FT/PT Kind, mature, reliable lady avail immediately.

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Mary 678-570-4766

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A Veteran owned company.

References Available

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770-714-8250 770-271-7127

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

404-670-3087

770-543-8633

BRING ALL OFFERS! 3604 SAND HILL DRIVE .51 Acre Beautiful Lot Which Has Privacy Fence On Each Side and Chain Link Across The Back.

Previous Home Burned Down But This Lot Has Gas, Sewer, Water, Phone, and Electric.

Access To Honey Creek Clubhouse & Amenities Available For Additional Fee $19,500 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

PETS/LIVESTOCK

BUFORD Multi-Fam Garage Sale: Sat-Sun Oct 15-16th 8am-4pm: Laurel Manor Subdivision: Laurel Leaf Way, Buford GA 30519: Furn, Rugs, Home Decor, Clothes, Toys, Books, much more

Summer Seasoned

CAREGIVER LIVE-IN

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CORNER LOT W/ POOL 127 TARA COURT ALL BRICK 3BR/2BA RANCH Less Than 1 Mile From Jackson Lake.

EHO • $139,900 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

WOOD BURNING STOVE - Beautiful gray marbled soap stone wood burning stove with brown porcelain trim, doors and feet. Long burning to avoid high and lows like some of the steel stoves do. Can load from the side or front up to 24” logs. Has glass doors. approx.

36” h x 36” wide and 24” deep. They don’t make them this large anymore. Will throw in a cord of un-split white oak seasoned wood. $2,500. 770-962-7633

LAWRENCEVILLE, 30044 - HUGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat., 10/15, 7am5pm on Longmont Dr. Longmont at Sugarloaf Subd. Furn., clothes, shoes, baby items, toys, tools, arts & crafts & much more!!!

SNELLVILLE GARAGE SALE, Fri, 10/14 & Sat 10/15, 8am - 2pm. Brookwood Manor, 1362 Bromley Dr., Furn, rugs, lamps,clothes etc.

SUWANEE, 30024 SUWANEE Subdivision Garage Sales Day SAT. OCT 15, 8AM -2PM, Multiple Homes PARTICIPATING Look for balloons on mailboxes!

Settles Bridge Subdivision off Suwanee Dam Road

MONROE, GA 30656

DOGS

CHIHUAHUAS, AKC, male & female puppies.

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ALL SEASONED Oak/ Hickory, All split wood.

No sticks/limbs. Barn dried. Heaping truck load $125. Delivered.

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Delivery or Pick Up. Call For Prices.

770-962-8744 FITNESS/HEALTH/ SPORTING GOODS CHAIR

HOVEROUND ELECTRIC CHAIR Like New, Used Less Than 1 Hour. $850.

770-787-4670

BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. Rent Starting at $100/ week. Large Lots.

770-513-3151

2

SNELLVILLE

One on Singleton Road & One on Law’ville-Suwanee Road! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Off Street Parking.

Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT

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

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

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LAND LOT 0 OLD ATHENS HWY Beautiful 2.89 acre tract of land close to vicinity of Athens Georgia. The front is open with a small shared pond. Just perfect for your dream home! $32,900. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

This map is not to scale and is for illustration purposes only.

MUSICAL EQUIPMENT

LAWRENCEVILLE ROOM FOR RENT $525/mo. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwnt. Transit.

Quiet n’hood. 678-8252656; 678-353-9483

This Is Your Chance To Buy A Low Miles Great Appreciating Collector Car/Driver At A Very Low Price.

770-895-7161 MERCURY PREMIER, 2005. One elderly owner, DRIVEN 9k A YEAR. Loaded, new tires, garaged, like new. $5495. 770-616-7399.

SATURN L200, 2002.

One elderly owner, DRIVEN 5k A YEAR. Loaded, new tires, garage kept, like new. $3295. 770-616-7399.

ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT LAWRENCEVILLE Close to Mall of GA. Room for rent in nice 5BR/3BA home. Great location! Priv. bath, hi-speed int., alarm.

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

404-667-3880

MERCEDES 560 SL 1987: 76,258 Two Owner Miles • $16,900 Original And Gorgeous.

Selling Thousands Under The Market.

All Original Blue With Gray Leather That Is Exceptional. Auto Check Scores These Cars 25-45. This Car Scored 51. This Beautiful Car Still Has The Original First Aid Kit And Rare Factory Mercedes Radar Detector.. Has Been Loved And Cherished Its Whole Life.. Has Two Tops And Rear Wind Screen. Going Price On These Low Miles Original 560 SL Range Between $26,000 To Over $50,000.

PIANO Story & Clark. Very Nice. Great Christmas Present! Have truck, if you have muscles. $500. 770-962-7633

VOLVO S60, 2002 Exc. cond., black with tan leather int., AC, sun roof, new tires, tinted windows, 183K miles. $3500 • 770-519-3438 BOATS/MOTORS

MISC. FOR SALE POOL TABLE Slate Pool Table, regulation size with leather pockets. Excellent condition! For more info call 770-861-8622.

STORAGE SPACE FOR BOATS & FLATBEDS in Covington. $100$200/month. Call for info 770-366-9185.

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