March 13, 2016 — Gwinnett Daily Post

TAKE A HIKE, 1C

402962-1

Georgia park system highlights 10 places to see in state

Gwinnett Daily Post SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

www.gwinnettdailypost.com

$2.00 ©2016 SCNI

Vol. 46, No. 104

GEORGIASWARM.COM

Setting courthouse clock no easy task

By Curt Yeomans

ends in the fall, they have to set it back.

Some people with wall clocks will have to turn Everyone inevitably has a dial on the back, while to change their clocks — or others who rely on alarm rather, the time on them — clocks will have to push twice a year. a few buttons. And then When Daylight Saving there’s the computers and Time begins, as it will do at smartphones. They just 2 a.m. on Sunday, folks will adjust themselves automatihave to move the clocks cally. ahead one hour. When it Imagine if your clock curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Chuck White, the owner of Sharpsburgbased White’s Clock and Carillon, checks the pendulum and gear table in the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse’s clock tower on Friday as he prepares to move the time ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time, which begins today. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

MORE ONLINE Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for more photos from inside the courthouse clock.

was 108 years old, a few stories tall, had four faces and still used its original operating system with weights, gears and a pendulum, though. It doesn’t See CLOCK, Page 9A

Norcross PD spokesman now at helm Grogan acting chief after Summers’ leave

By Joshua Sharpe joshua.sharpe@gwinnettdailypost.com

Natalie Alvear,11, helps mix ingredients to make bags of MannaPack Rice during Saturday’s Hunger to Hope event at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. (Photos: Kyle Hess)

Packing up

By Keith Farner

Rising Church aims to prepare 400,000 meals

keith.farner@gwinnettdailypost.com

LAWRENCEVILLE — The face of the mobile packing frenzy on Saturday at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds was Nelson, a formerly malnourished infant from Haiti.

On a video played at the end of the morning session, a story of Nelson’s health improvement was played in front of dozens of volunteers who, over two hours, packed 85,104 meals in 394 boxes for kids like Nelson.

Norcross police’s Bill Grogan is leading the department in the wake of Chief Warren Summers’ retirement.

Grogan is acting chief until March 16, when he’ll become interim and serve “the citizens of Norcross as best I can until a decision has been made on who will be the next chief of police,” he said Thursday.

Summers, who was named chief in 2011, had been on medical Warren leave since the end of Summers February and chose to retire after 40 years in law enforcement, which also included stints as a Rockdale County sheriff’s deputy and assistant district attorney.

“I am old and tired,” Summers told the city in his resignation letter.

With health issues and the long drive from home in Conyers, the job got to be too much, Summers explained to the Daily Post on Friday.

He’s now opened a law firm on Main Street in Conyers.

On the whole, he said he enjoyed the time in Norcross, where “every single person” was gracious to him and he worked toward progress for the police department.

“My goal always was to leave the place better than I found it, and I believe I’ve done that,” he said.

See NORCROSS, Page 9A

See HUNGER, Page 9A MORE ONLINE Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for more photos from Hunger to Hope.

Asiya Khan and Quinn Cramer help mix ingredients to make bags of MannaPack Rice during Saturday’s Hunger to Hope event at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville.

Bill Grogan, shown in 2015, is serving as acting Norcross police chief after the retirement of Chief Warren Summers. (File Photo)

gwinnettdailypost.com

INSIDE Classified........8B

Crossword......7B

Lottery............ 4A

Perspectives...7A

Comics............7B

Horoscope......4A

Nation............ 6A

Sports.............1B

Community.....1C

Local.............. 2A

Obituaries..... 10A

Weather..........4A

Stay connected with the Daily Post online, where you can submit news tips, browse photo galleries and sign up to receive headlines digitally at gwinnettdailypost.com/newsletter.

Send us engagements, wedding, births or anniversaries under “Submit your news” on the home page.

2A • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

Enter To Win A Family Four Pack of Tickets to The Sunday April 10th game against Colorado Mammoth and a $25 gift card from !

The city of Lawrenceville held its first March Music Madness on Saturday, a St. Patrick’s-themed event that featured 11 local bands and musicians who performed on the downtown square. (Staff Photos: Keith Farner)

Lawrenceville hosts first March Music Madness

By Keith Farner keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

ENTER ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH ONLY ON FACEBOOK.COM/GWINNETTDAILYPOST 402998-1

Enter to win a pair of tickets March 25 - April 17

, 20 Nove r 27 e b mber 19 to Decem

15

403101-1

For Tickets, alliancetheatre.org/Ethel

ENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH ONLY ON FACEBOOK.COM/GWINNETTDAILYPOST

LAWRENCEVILLE — Hugh Prior leaned over a high top table sipping a beer on Perry Street on Saturday and took in the music and warm spring air as his wife and granddaughter went for face painting across the street.

The Lawrenceville resident said the only disappointment for him was that another granddaughter had a conflict, or else he would enjoyed having her take part in the first March Music Madness celebration the city put on. The event was a St. Patrick’s themed celebration that featured performances from 11 local bands and musicians headlined by the Red, White and Blues Band of Woodstock.

“I think it’s superb, a lovely day, the weather’s being so kind,” said Prior, a native of England. “Just the general ambiance, the music, kids can do things, they can face paint. And one of the great things about it is everything is free. Normally you go to a fair with kids and they charge you an arm and a leg.”

And he was quick to point out one other part he enjoyed about the festival atmosphere.

“And I like the beer,” he said with a laugh

Reid Davis, at top, works the grill on Saturday in Lawrenceville during the first March Music Madness, a St. Patrick’s-themed event that featured 11 local bands and musicians who performed on the downtown square.

Madison Smeeton, above, performs during the event.

while wearing a Guinness shirt.

Among the entertainment was a bouncy house and a “Kiss the Blarney Stone” rock climbing wall.

David “Mailman” Christoff, the bass player and founder of the Red, White and Blues Band, said his group is an old school classic rock and blues band. It’s been together for eight years

and most of the band members are in their 60s.

He said lead singer Ken Mauldin, the youngest member of the band, who is in his 40s, can get a crowd going.

“We just love to make people happy,” Christoff said.

They play city festivals around the Atlanta area and are excited to play a show in Nashville later this summer.

PRESENTED BY

Don’t miss this opportunity to demonstrate your appreciation for Gwinnett’s public safety professionals. Be in attendance to show your support for our community and those committed to keeping our streets safe. Consider sponsoring the Valor Awards to ensure your company’s visibility to more than 300 elected, business and community leaders as well as public safety professionals across our County.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM INFINITE ENERGY FORUM

R E G I S T E R T O D AY: V a l o r A w a r d s . c o m 402264-1

The city of Lawrenceville held its first March Music Madness on Saturday, a St. Patrick’s-themed event that featured 11 local bands and musicians who performed on the downtown square. Among the entertainment was face-painting, pictured above, a bouncy house and a “Kiss the Blarney Stone” rock climbing wall, pictured above. (Staff Photos: Keith Farner)

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 3A

Head of Gwinnett Democrats to run against Nash

By Curt Yeomans

perior Court Judge Ronnie Batchelor and State Jim Duffie — Republican

by Ronnie Batchelor, Court Judges Shawn U.S. Senator Lane Flynn — Republican non-partisan) Johnny Isakson (i) — Republican Bratton and Carla Brown, State Representative, District 93 Ronnie Batchelor (i) Mary Kay Bacallao — Republican Gwinnett County comwill be re-elected to Dar’shun Kendrick (i) — Democrat Gregory McKeithen Derrick “TMOT” Grayson — Repubmission Chairwoman their non-partisan seats.

State Representative, District 94 Superior Court Judge (seat held lican Charlotte Nash will have Batchelor, Bratton and Karen Bennett (i) — Democrat

by Melodie Snell Conner, Jim Barksdale — Democrat Brown will be challenged an opponent from the State Representative, District 95 non-partisan) Cheryl Copeland — Democrat Democratby Gregory McKeithen, Jay Lowe — Republican Melodie Snell Conner (i) John F. Coyne III — Democrat Latawsha Little-Hill and ic Party Scott Hilton — Republican Superior Court Judge (seat held James Knox — Democrat Ronda Colvin-Leary, this year, State Representative, District 96

by Warren Davis, non-partisan) U.S. Representative, District 4 respectively. but it’s Pedro “Pete” Marin (i) — Democrat Warren Davis (i) Hank Johnson (i) — Democrat Several Republicans not the Richard “Rick” Underwood — ReState Court Judge (seat held by Victor Armendariz — Republican publican Shawn F. Bratton, non-partisan) U.S. Representative, District 7 will face challenges one who State Representative, District 97 Shawn Bratton (i) Rob Woodall (i) — Republican from within their party, had been Brooks Coleman (i) — Republican Latawsha Little-Hill Rashid Malik — Democrat though, in a year where expected John Marsh — Republican State Court Judge (seat held by U.S. Representative, District 10 the race for the party’s to run Charlotte State Representative, District 98 Carla Brown, non-partisan) Jody Hice (i) — Republican Nash presidential nomination against David Clark (i) — Republican Carla Brown (i) County Commission Chairman has been punctuated by a her.

State Representative, District 99 Ronda Colvin-Leary Charlotte Nash (i) — Republican backlash within the GOP In one Brenda Lopez — Democrat State Court Judge (seat held by Jim Shealey — Democrat against the so-called “Refinal Emily Brantley, non-partisan) Commissioner, District 1 Jaime “Jay” Trevari — Democrat publican establishment.” qualifyEmily Brantley (i) Jace Brooks (i) — Republican State Representative, District 100 There are 12 races ing twist, State Court Judge (seat held by Derek Johnson — Democrat Dewey McClain (i) — Democrat John F. Doran, non-partisan) Commissioner, District 3 State Representative, District 101 where multiple Republitransit John Doran (i) Tommy Hunter (i) — Republican Valerie Clark (i) — Republican cans qualified to run for advocate Chief Magistrate (non-partisan) Jasper Watkins III — Democrat Samuel Park — Democrat office. In most cases, it’s Jack SnyKristina Blum (i) Sheriff State Representative, District 102 incumbents facing chalder did Probate Judge (non-partisan) Butch Conway (i) — Republican Buzz Brockway (i) — Republican Jim lengers on May 24. not end up Christopher Ballar (i) Walter Keith Van Nus — Republican Karen Ridgeway — Democrat Shealey They include the U.S. running State Senator District 5 District Attorney State Representative, District 103 Senate race where incumagainst Curt Thompson (i) — Democrat Daniel “Danny” Porter (i) — RepubTimothy Barr (i) — Republican Nash as he said he would bent Sen. Johnny Isakson Arthur Bumburyak — Democrat lican State Representative, District 104 in January. Nash will will run against Derrick State Senator District 9 County School Board District 1 Chuck Efstration (i) — Republican “TMOT” Grayson and instead face Gwinnett P.K. Martin (i) — Republican Carole Boyce (i) — Republican State Representative, District 105 State Senator District 40 County School Board, District 3 Joyce Chandler (i) — Republican Mary Kay Bacallao in the County Democratic Party Fran Millar (i) — Republican Mary Kay Murphy (i) — Republican David Crocker — Republican primary race. Meanwhile, Chairman Jim Shealey Paul Maner — Republican County School Board District 5 Perry Green — Democrat Sheriff Butch Conway this fall as she seeks her Tamara Johnson-Shealey — DemoLouise Radloff (i) — Democrat Donna McLeod — Democrat will be challenged by second full, four-year crat Tax Commissioner State Representative, District 106 Walter Keith Van Nus. term.

State Senator District 41 Richard Steele (i) — Republican Brett Harrell (i) — Republican Shealey qualified Six incumbent RepubSteve Henson (i) — Democrat Clerk of Superior Court Reynold Mason — Republican Friday morning to run for licans in the Gwinnett State Senator District 45 Richard T. Alexander Jr. (i) — RepubState Representative, District 108 the post, and indicated Legislative Delegation Renee Unterman (i) — Republican lican Clay Cox — Republican are also being challenged to the Daily Post afterTodd Tyson — Republican Superior Court Judge (seat held Patty Gabilondo — Republican ward that transportation by fellow Republicans State Senator District 48

by Randy Rich, non-partisan) Tokhir “T.R.” Radjabov — Democrat David Shafer (i) — Republican Randy Rich (i) State Representative, District 114 will be a key issue in the as they seek re-election.

State Senator District 55 Superior Court Judge (seat held Tom Kirby (i) — Republican They include Sens. Renee race. He cited a Gwinby Kathy Schrader, non-partisan) Gloria Butler (i) — Democrat Jonathan Melton — Republican nett Chamber survey that Unterman, R-Buford, and Annette Davis Jackson — RepubliKathy Schrader (i) Public Service Commissioner, showed large support Fran Millar, R-Atlanta, can Superior Court Judge (seat held District 2 — Eastern District 2 and Reps. Brooks Colefor the county joining State Representative, District 81

by Karen Beyers, non-partisan) Tim Echols (i) — Republican man, R-Duluth, Joyce MARTA, and the fact that Scott Holcomb (i) — Democrat Karen Beyers (i) Kellie Pollard Austin — Republican Chandler, R-Grayson, commissioners have not Alexa Mendez Rourk — Republican Superior Court Judge (seat held Michelle Miller — Republican Brett Harrell, R-Snellcalled for a referendum in ville, and Rep. Tom response to that survey, Kirby, R-Loganville. as a reason he decided to people, you have to listen a balance in our governongoing Comprehensuccess as commission to what the people want,” ment and we need to Millar and Chandler run. sive Transportation Plan chairman,” she said. “I “I feel like if you’re Shealey said. “It’s like listen to the people.” will have to turn around update. County officials look forward to congoing to represent the I’ve said before, we need This will be the first and face Democrat chalhave been cautious about necting with voters and time since her election lengers in November if discussing future transsharing thoughts about in a 2011 special electhey can win their respecportation plans while the Gwinnett’s future.” tion that Nash, who won update process is going The commission chair- tive primary races. re-election in 2012, has Meanwhile, three on. man’s race will be one of faced a challenger in a Republicans will comNash told the Daily 26 contested races set to regular election. pete for a chance to try Post on Friday that she be on Gwinnett ballots The chairwoman has to unseat Rep. Scott stands by the job she has this year after candidate said repeatedly that she Holcomb, D-Atlanta, in done as chairwoman. qualifying for county, is not sure a referenthe House District 81 “Anyone who has been state and federal offices dum on joining MARTA race. Jay Lowe and Scott paying attention to Gwin- wrapped up on Friday. would pass, despite the Hilton will face off in nett over the last five Several elected offisurvey results, and has the primary for the open years knows my record cials will move into new focused on the county’s of service, leadership and terms without opposition House District 95 race, and Clay Cox and Patty after no one qualified to Gabilondo are running run against them. They include District Attorney against each other in the Republican primary for Danny Porter, school the open House District board members Carol 108 seat.

Boyce, Mary Kay MurThree Republicans also phy and Louise Radlqualified to run for Public off, Tax Commissioner Service Commissioner, Richard Steele, Clerk of District 2 — Eastern Superior Court Richard Alexander and U.S. Rep. District 2.

By comparison, there Jody Hice, R-Ga. are only four races that More than half of the will appear on Demoseats in the Gwinnett cratic ballots in Gwinnett Legislative Delegation will be contested in either County with multiple Democrats running for the the May 24 primary, the same office. Four DemoNovember election or crats have qualified to both. Only state Sens. run for U.S. Senate, and P.K. Martin, Steve Henthe Secretary of State’s son and David Shafer, and state Reps. Dar’shun office said state Sen. Curt Thompson, D-Tucker, Kendrick, Karen Bennett, David Clark, Dewey is being challenged by Arthur Bumburyak.

McClain, Timothy Barr, Thompson will be the Chuck Efstration and only incumbent DemoDavid Casas will be reelected to the General As- crat on Gwinnett County ballots who has a chalsembly from the county lenger from his own party without opposition.

Meanwhile, nearly ev- listed. The address listed ery judge up for election for Bumburyak is for an Alpharetta business. That this year, except for SuSenate seat is solely in Gwinnett County.

Meanwhile, two DemoENGAGEMENTS crats qualified to run for the open House District TH 99 seat that is being vacated by the retiring Rep. James and Amanda Benson Hugh Floyd, D-Norcross, of Lawrenceville announce the and two more are running engagement of their daughter, for the House District 105 Lauren Isabelle Benson to seat occupied by Joyce Raymond Von Anderson III, son of Raymond II and April Chandler.

Anderson of Hull, GA. Several races won’t be The bride-elect is the contested until November, granddaughter of Thomas including the commisand Anita Malone of Stone sion chairman’s race. U.S. • FREE Gift with Purchase* Mtn. GA and Jim Benson of House Districts 5 and 7 Cumming, GA and the late • Come Register for FREE SHOE GIVEAWAY seats held by Reps. Hank Judy Benson of Cumming, GA. • Meet the NAOT Expert/Sales Representative - Brent Weingarten Miss Benson is currently Johnson, D-Ga., and Rob • Special Orders & FREE SHIPPING AVAILABLE working on her Nursing Woodall, R-Ga., respec• 1-DAY SALE! Entire stock of NAOT! degree. tively, as well as county The groom-elect is the commission districts 1 Don't miss our Shoe Party this Saturday!

Raymond Von Anderson III grandson of John and Rebecca and Lauren Isabelle Benson and 3, state Senate DisReynolds of Deltona, Fl. trict 55, and state House and Raymond and Betty Jo in Athens. Their Fall wedding 3276 Buford Dr. Suite 111 • Buford Anderson of Hull, GA. ACROSS FROM THE MALL OF GEORGIA ON HWY 20 NEXT TO WAFFLE HOUSE will be held at Camp Maranatha, Districts 96, 101 and 102 MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-8 • SUNDAY 12:30PM-5:30PM Mr. Anderson is currently where the two met, on October will also be contested in employed with Caterpillar Inc. 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. the fall. www.thefoottraveler.com • 770.945.3777

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

THIS SATURDAY

Anderson-Benson

March 19 10:00 - 5:00pm

Come See

TRUNK SHOW Spring 2016 Collection

406518-1

406547-1

4A • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 To Your Good Health

gwinnettdailypost.com

TODAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

40%

10%

30%

20%

60%

60%

75

81

79

72

66

63

70%

Keith Roach

Bone density drop might require meds DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman diagnosed with osteopenia. My hip T-score is -2.3, and lumbar spine T-score is -1.6. My doctor suggested medication, but I am concerned about side effects. Is this really necessary? Can I safely wait? I am very active, eat a well-balanced diet and take calcium and vitamin D supplements. Three years ago, my scores were -1.3 and -0.1, so this seems a significant change. Also, what medication is best to try?

— N.M. ANSWER: You are right; you have osteopenia, which is defined as a bone density of between -1 and -2.5. Although a fracture can happen with any bone density, the rate of fracture goes up faster at a bone density less than -2.5. But many other factors also affect fracture risk. You can get a better understanding of your fracture risk at www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/ tool.jsp.

Because your bone density has dropped significantly in three years, I think it isn’t unreasonable to start medication now, or you could get your bone density rechecked soon (e.g., 12 months). Before thinking about medication, I would make sure you are getting enough vitamin D. I see many people still taking the previously recommended 400 units, whereas most authorities now recommend at least 800, and I find that 1,000 or 2,000 is necessary in some people.

I obtain vitamin D blood levels for men and women with osteoporosis. Calcium is best obtained through diet, but supplements generally are recommended in those with osteoporosis or at risk for it.

You mention that you are active, but higher-intensity activities are best for promoting bone strength and preventing fractures.

As far as which medication is best, the best evidence for fracture prevention is seen in bisphosphonates, such as alendronate (Fosamax) and ibandronate (Boniva), but these medications should be re-evaluated after three to five years to see if they are still necessary. Teriparatide (Forteo) and denosumab (Prolia) are used mostly in severe osteoporosis, and raloxifene (Evista) is most commonly used in women who also have increased risk of breast cancer.

The osteoporosis pamphlet furnishes details on how to prevent this universal condition. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach Book No. 1104, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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

HOROSCOPES

WEATHER WATCH

75

49

54

57

55

SOLUNAR TABLES

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

MAJOR

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

5:02-7:02 a.m.............5:30-7:30 p.m.

MINOR

10:32-11:32 a.m................................

POLLEN COUNTS Trees: Moderate Weeds: None Grass: None

Lake

42

45

42

LAKE LEVELS

Full Yesterday

Lake

Full Yesterday

Allatoona (840.0) .......... 833.0

Lanier

(1071.0) .........1070.2

Blackshear (237.0) ........... 237.1

Nottely

(1779.0) .........1762.2

Blue Ridge (1690.0) ......... 1674.8

Oconee

(435.0) .......... 434.9

Burton

(1865.0) .........1864.8

Seminole (77.50)............. 78.0

Carters

(1072.0) .........1073.8

Sinclair

Chatuge

(1927.0) .........1918.4

Thurmond (330.0) .......... 329.4

(339.8) .......... 338.5

Harding

(521.0) .......... 520.1

Tugalo

Hartwell

(660.0) .......... 659.3

Walter F. George (188.0)......188.3

(891.5) .......... 888.5

Jackson

(530.0) .......... 529.4

West Point (635.0) ........... 631.0

TODAY IN HISTORY

LOTTERY Saturday Cash 3 Midday: 0-4-0 Cash 4 Midday: 0-1-8-8 Ga. 5 Midday: 8-9-5-5-9 Friday Cash 3 Midday: 2-7-4 Cash 3 Evening: 1-3-1 Cash 4 Midday: 1-4-5-7 Cash 4 Evening: 9-0-0-6 Ga. 5 Midday: 8-4-8-8-9 Ga. 5 Evening: 5-4-7-8-8 Fantasy 5: 19-24-28-31-35 Mega Millions: 14-1848-54-71, Mega Ball: 13, Megaplier: 4X

Today is the 73rd day of 2016 and the 83rd day of winter.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1781, German-born astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.

In 1865, the Confederacy approved the use of slave troops against the Union armies.

In 1925, a law prohibiting the teaching of evolution went into effect in Tennessee.

In 1991, the U.S. Justice Dept. announced that Exxon had agreed to pay $1 billion to settle all claims resulting from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.

In 2013, Pope Francis was elected 266th pope of the Catholic Church.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Percival Lowell (1855-1916), astronomer; Giorgos Seferis (1900-1971), poet; Walter Annenberg (1908-2002),

publisher/philanthropist; Sammy Kaye (1910-1987), bandleader; L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986), author/Church of Scientology founder; Al Jaffee (1921), cartoonist; Neil Sedaka (1939- ), singer-songwriter; William H. Macy (1950- ), actor; Dana Delany (1956- ), actress; Common (1972- ), rapper/actor; Johan Santana (1979- ), baseball player; Emile Hirsch (1985- ), actor.

TODAY’S FACT: The 27 known moons of Uranus are named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1960, the NFL approved the relocation of the Chicago Cardinals franchise to St. Louis.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “For poetry there exists neither large countries nor small. Its domain is in the heart of all men.” — Giorgos Seferis

READER’S GUIDE

Gwinnett Daily Post Editor – Todd Cline Main Office – 770-963-9205

Who To Call

The Gwinnett Daily Post invites your input. Here are some guidelines to help you communicate with us.

Subscription Rates: Subscriptions are $99 for one year, $50 for 26 weeks and $25 for 13 weeks within Gwinnett County. Mailed subscriptions are $150 for

one year, $116.22 for six months and $70.73 for three months. Subscription prices do not include sales tax. Call 770-339-5845, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Fri. to start your mailed or home delivered subscription.

Classified Ads: Classifieds can be placed at the main office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; phone lines open 24 hours, seven days a week by call-

ing 770-962-7355. Ads can also be faxed at 770-3395853. Email: classified@ gwinnettdailypost.com Legal Notices: Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. The fax number is 770-339-8082.

Reach the legal resource center at 770-963-9205 ex.

1161 or 1162.

To Report a News Item: Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Call 770-3395850. Editor Todd Cline is at 770-963-9205 ext. 1300; Sports Editor Will Hammock is at 770-963-9205 ext.

1310. To request a photo, call 770-963-9205 ext. 1327.

Administration/Finance: Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Call 770-9639205.

Delivery Problems: Your satisfaction is our No. 1 priority. If we miss delivery call our circulation department customer service line, 770339-5845, or email the circulation department at circulation @gwinnettdailypost. com. between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Married man blackmailed for former lover DEAR AMY: I’m an older man, married for a number of years. Not a “terrific” marriage, but I’ve lived it so long I’m just used to it.

But that’s another story.

A few years ago I met a single woman. We started talking; one thing led to another and we spent the night together.

It had been well over four years since my wife and I had relations. I’ve carried on a sort of relationship with this woman and have seen her a few times.

She’s now demanding I come to be with her. I know it’s just my money she wants from things she has said.

I know she’s sleeping with other men. I want to get her out of my life, but she has threatened to tell my wife everything if I don’t “get my act” together.

I’ve tried all I can think of without making her mad enough to do it. I honestly don’t know if she would or not. I can’t come clean; it would kill my wife. Her health is poor.

I know I’m a stupid jerk for getting into this; I’ve never done this before and feel so guilty about it.

I need help.

— Stupid in Texas DEAR STUPID: Do not let this person blackmail you. You need to own this and find a way to tell your wife and deal with the fallout in your marriage in a way

Ask Amy

Amy Dickinson that is respectful and loving.

If you don’t tell your wife, the blackmailer’s threat will keep you off-kilter and your lie and the secrecy will continue to affect your marriage — and your well-being. Do not negotiate or discuss this further with the person who is threatening you. To do so will only compound your mistake.

DEAR AMY: I almost had a fight with my neighbor.

I have been getting her mail by mistake and opening it before I realized it wasn’t mine. As soon as I realize my mistake, I have taken the mail to my neighbor.

Today she was downright snotty with me. She asked me why I was opening her mail. Just for the record, I have no interest in her affairs and am tired of receiving mail that isn’t mine. I considered sending this person an email telling her I don’t want her stupid mail and that maybe she should talk to the letter carrier, but I decided to write to you instead. Am I

being oversensitive?

— Trying to Be a Good Neighbor DEAR TRYING: This mail-opening incident should not have happened more than once. From your note, it sounds as if this has happened more than once.

There is no excuse for your neighbor to be rude to you, but think about it — wouldn’t it bother you if you repeatedly received mail addressed to you that had already been opened?

Our mail contains much vital, personal and private information, such as medical information concerning test results, as well as private financial information such as account numbers and balances.

It is illegal to knowingly or intentionally open mail addressed to someone else.

Keep that in mind as you receive and rip open mail without first checking to make sure it is addressed to you.

Yes — you should suggest to your neighbor that she speak with the letter carrier.

And you should take any mail delivered to you by mistake, write “delivered to wrong address” on the envelope, and leave it — unopened — for your letter carrier to redeliver to the correct address.

DEAR AMY: You run lots of letters about grief.

Everyone grieves differ-

Gwinnett Daily Post Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/gwinnettdailypost

ently. Some of us grieve long after the actual loss. My own mother died in August.

To my friends, I seemed so strong they wondered if I had no feelings toward my mother. Months later, my friends asked me if something was wrong in my life; I was not myself. I told them I was grieving my mother’s death. Fortunately, my friends understood. I think they were actually relieved.

When my uncle died, my sister could not seem to stop crying. I told her to go ahead and cry. I told her I was confident she would work it out, but what was the hurry to stop crying? He was an important part of our lives.

As a health care professional, I have helped several families navigate through the final days of a loved one’s life. I have yet to see two reactions be the same. Let’s give ourselves a break and allow ourselves to grieve as we grieve.

— Celia RN, MS DEAR CELIA: Very wise. Thank you.

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

Don’t hesitate to reconnect with people you have lost touch with.

Someone who had an impact on your life in the past will motivate you to get back to things you enjoy doing. Trust in your abilities and move forward with confidence.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Evaluate your position, relationships and next move.

Rely on your experience to help you make the best choice. Love and romance should be a priority.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Work at being the best that you can be. Raising your selfawareness will help boost your confidence. Love is on the rise and will encourage you to socialize more.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Gravitate toward unusual entertainment.

If you contribute your thoughts and suggestions openly, people will offer the same in return. There is much to learn and gain if you participate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t give in when you should be doing your best to stand your ground. Concentrate on building your assets, not on squandering what you have.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Spend time with people who share your concerns. Collaboration will lead to a successful venture. Work in concert with someone you deem special. Love is highlighted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Rethink your strategy and assess your situation before you respond to recent events. You’ll do best working to improve yourself rather than trying to change everything and everyone around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Embrace the future with optimism. Your determination and focus on quality control will bring good results. A challenge will allow you to show off.

Love is in the stars.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t procrastinate when you should dig in and get things done. You’ll feel much better once you complete unfinished business. Set your goal, stick to your budget, and plan something enjoyable as a reward for the hard work you endured.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — You’ll be drawn to people and places that offer something different. A desire to experience the unusual will be enlightening and will help you improve the way you live.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Accept change, but don’t be the instigator. Putting up a fight will be futile. You are best off doing what you can to fix up your home and improve your health and appearance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — A good investment will come from an unusual source. Attending a reunion or delving into something you used to enjoy doing will spark memories and spur a renewal of old friendships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Someone will challenge you if you are secretive or unwilling to share. Do what’s necessary to keep the peace, and start a project that will keep you entertained and out of trouble.

Sign up to get Gwinnett Daily Post breaking news alerts and daily newsletters at www.gwinnettdailypost. com/newsletters.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 5A

gwinnettdailypost.com

Suspected Lassa fever patient coming to Emory

By Andy Miller

Georgia Health News

Emory University Hospital’s special infectious disease unit is awaiting a patient suspected of having Lassa fever, an acute viral disease indigenous to West Africa.

The patient’s diagnosis has not yet been confirmed. Emory said Friday that it will work with the CDC and Georgia Public Health officials to diagnose the patient, a physician assistant who has been working for a missionary organization

in the nation of Togo.

The special medical isolation unit at the Atlanta hospital successfully treated four patients infected with the Ebola virus in 2014. Emory, in fact, was the first American facility ever to treat an Ebola patient.

A record outbreak of Ebola killed thousands of West Africans in 2014, and for the first time ever, a few cases turned up outside the region, raising worldwide fears.

Successful treatment of patients by Emory and other U.S. hospitals

showed that the disease was beatable, and the African epidemic was mostly contained in 2015.

The Emory infectious disease unit has not been used for patient care since the Ebola cases, said Dr. Bruce Ribner, medical director of Emory University Hospital’s Serious Communicable Disease Unit.

Lassa fever is much less transmissible, and less dangerous, than Ebola, experts said. Eighty percent of the people who have Lassa don’t realize it and get better on their

own, Ribner told Georgia Health News on Friday.

The patient’s arrival time is not yet confirmed, but the person is expected to arrive at the Atlanta hospital this weekend after air transport.

Ribner said Emory’s success in handling Ebola cases may have played a role in the U.S. State Department’s request that the patient be treated there.

No need for excessive fear The same level of precautions used with Ebola patients will be employed for this patient, Ribner said.

“I’m hoping we’re not going to see the same hysteria we saw with Ebola,’’ he said. “We don’t think there’s any risk with other patients or the community’’ in contracting Lassa fever.

Although Lassa fever and Ebola can result in similar symptoms, Lassa is less likely than Ebola

to spread from person to person, in addition to being far less deadly. The death rate from Lassa fever is approximately 10 percent to 20 percent in hospitalized patients, versus about 70 percent in Ebola virus disease patients. While both diseases are viral hemorrhagic fevers, bleeding and severe symptoms are not common in cases of Lassa.

The illness was discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Nigeria. The virus is named after the town in Nigeria where the first cases occurred.

An estimated 100,000 to 300,000 people are infected each year, with about 5,000 deaths. Lassa fever is primarily spread through direct contact with or the inhalation of droppings from rodents that carry the virus.

The virus can be transmitted by infected humans, but only through

direct contact with bodily fluids. It cannot be transmitted through casual contact and is not an airborne virus.

Last year, a U.S. traveler who had returned from West Africa died of Lassa fever in a New Jersey hospital.

The patient coming to Emory is believed to work for Samaritan’s Purse, the same Christian missionary organization that employed Dr. Kent Brantly — the first Ebola patient whom Emory treated.

The individual will be treated with “aggressive critical care,’’ as were the Ebola patients, Ribner said, adding that this will be Emory’s first experience with Lassa fever.

According to the CDC, there have been only a few cases of Lassa fever reported in the United States, the most recent being the New Jersey patient in 2015 and one patient in 2010.

Wanted In Gwinnett fraud suspect arrested after months

By Joshua Sharpe

formation and was picked up by the A Norcross man named Gwinnett on the Wanted in GwinCounty nett list has been arrested, Police months after being inDepartPaul Hunt cluded in the list last year, ment on the sheriff’s office said Tuesday.

Friday.

The fraud warrants are Paul Thomas Hunt had from May 8, 2015 and been wanted on charges of were taken out by Gwinfinancial transaction card nett police, according to fraud and giving false incourt records.

joshua.sharpe @gwinnettdailypost.com

403090-2

Police gave no information on the circumstances of the arrest.

He was released the same day on $18,400 bond, according to booking records.

Hunt is one of dozens of suspects to be taken into custody after being included on the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office’s regular list of wanted people. The list began in March 2014.

Enter For Your Chance to Win A Trip for 2 to the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival!

Package includes round-trip air transportation for two from Atlanta to Fort Walton, FL, Three nights’ accommodations at ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals (checking in on Friday, April 29, 2016, checking out on Monday, May 2, 2016), ticket package to the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and a four-day rental car!

Enter by March 31, 2016.

ENTER ONLINE AT CONTEST CENTRAL on gwinnettdailypost.com or send completed entry (only entries completely filled out will be eligible) to GDP/South Walton Beaches Wine & Food P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________________________________________________ Email_______________________________________________________________________________________ I agree to contest rules (required)

Yes! Send more information on VisitFlorida.com and South Walton Beaches!

ENTER BY MARCH 31, 2016!

Rules: No purchase necessary. Must be 21 years old or older to enter. Sponsors and their families are not eligible. All entries must be completely filled out to be eligible. Trip winner is responsible for any and all taxes and/or liabilities associated with the value of the trip package which is estimated at $3,060 and which must be claimed as income in the 2016 tax year. The Gwinnett Daily Post is required by law to furnish a federal form 1099 to the Internal revenue Service and this form will state the $3,060 value of the trip package. Winner’s acceptance of prize also grants permission to publish the winning entry information in future Gwinnett Daily Post publications.

Once winner is notified, they have three days to accept the trip. If confirmation of acceptance is not made, a new winner will be drawn. Winner must be able to take the trip during the above dates. If not, another winner will be notified. Grand prize is not exchangeable for other dates or cash value.

402854-1

Visit us online at www.gwinnettdailypost.com

6A • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

world&nation

WORLD Israel calls on powers to punish Iran missile tests JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday called for world powers to take “immediate punitive steps” against Iran, following its ballistic missile tests last week.

A series of tests conducted by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards caused international concern, with the United States, France and other countries saying that, if confirmed, the launch of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles would violate U.N. Security Council resolution 2231.

Netanyahu has been vehemently opposed to the international deal with Iran which led to the lifting of economic sanctions in January, and his position has put him at odds with U.S. President Barack Obama.

Merkel defends migrant stance in last push before ‘Super Sunday’ BERLIN — With a passionate defense of her migrant policy, Chancellor Angela Merkel threw herself into one last campaign push on the eve of “Super Sunday” elections in three German states that risk weakening her.

Migration is the touchstone issue in the three votes — two in western states, and one in the east — with many people worried how Germany can cope with a refugee crisis that saw over 1 million migrants arrive in the country last year.

Merkel’s conservative Christian Democrats have been losing support to the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, which has profited from popular angst about migrants after her high-risk decision last year to open Germany’s borders to refugees fleeing war in Syria.

“There are situations in life — and this was the case last autumn — when you can’t hold a long debate on principles,” Merkel said, defending her decision.

Opposition in Venezuela stages protests against president Maduro

Trump rally sees disturbance Candidate blames ‘communist friend’ Sanders

By William Philpott Reuters

DAYTON, Ohio — Secret Service agents rushed to protect U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on stage during a disturbance at a rally on Saturday, a day after rowdy protests shut down his event in Chicago.

Trump briefly ducked at the podium and four Secret Service agents scrambled to surround him after a man apparently broke through a security perimeter near the stage at Dayton International Airport in Ohio.

Agents then grabbed the man, dressed in a black tee shirt and jeans, and hauled him away.

His motivation was not immediately clear, and Trump went on to finish his speech, but the incident further increased tension after Trump’s Chicago rally was abandoned amid chaotic scenes on Friday.

Trump’s Republican rivals hurled scorn at the New York billionaire, saying he helped create the nervous atmosphere that is now sweeping the race for the White House with his fiery rhetoric.

Trump blamed supporters of Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders for the incidents in Chicago where

NATION Ohio judge rules for 17-year-olds wanting to vote CLEVELAND — An Ohio judge ruled Friday that teenagers celebrating their 18th birthday before November’s election are entitled to have their votes for presidential nominees counted in next week’s state primary.

“Plaintiffs are entitled to a judgment that the secretary abused his discretion,” Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Richard Frye said in his ruling about Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted.

Husted reversed an earlier decision to appeal, saying he would not after hearing the case would only be heard a day before the election, leaving the state little time to properly carry out the election.

“Even if we were to prevail, there is no effective way to responsibly make the changes necessary to implement an orderly election,” he said.

Nine teenagers from across the state claimed in a lawsuit this week that Hustle’s interpretation of state law that eliminated their voting rights was incorrect.

The judge said his decision affected “potentially thousands of other 17-yearold voters still eager to participate at next week’s primary election.”

CARACAS — Venezuela’s opposition launched a new protest campaign on Saturday to oust President Nicolas Maduro, but support was thin and the ruling Socialists countered it with their own “anti-imperialist” rally.

Though thousands on both sides took to the streets of Caracas, neither march recalled the passionate rallies of recent years, with many Venezuelans exhausted by an economic and social crisis that seems to be worsening.

The opposition alliance is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to oust Maduro via protests, a recall referendum General sought or a constitutional amendgreater powers in ment to cut his term.

They hope to capitalize Afghanistan on anger over a deep recession, triple-digit inflation WASHINGTON — The and rampant insecurity.

U.S. general who until — From wire reports last week commanded the

PEOPLE Rock keyboardist Keith Emerson died from gunshot

NEW YORK — Britishborn keyboardist Keith Emerson of the 1970s progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer died from a self-inflicted single gunshot to his head, police said Friday. He was 71.

Emerson’s body was found by local police at his Santa Monica, Calif., home in the early hours of Friday. Police have preliminarily ruled the death a potential suicide, Santa Monica police spokesman Sergeant Rudy Camarena told Reuters.

Born in 1944 in the Yorkshire village of Todmorden, Emerson was a keyboardist for a number of groups in the 1960s, Secret Service agents detain a man after a disturbance as Republican presidential including The Nice. But candidate Donald Trump spoke at Dayton International Airport in Dayton, Ohio, on Sathe was best known as urday. (Reuters/William Philpott) a founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, a scuffles broke out between of nowhere,” Trump said Democratic front-runner so-called “super group” of protesters and backers of in Dayton, describing the Hillary Clinton said the the real estate magnate. He events in Chicago. He called rhetoric at Trump’s rallies is well-known rock musicians called the U.S. senator from the protest leaders there of “grave concern” and Pres- formed in 1970.

Vermont “our communist “professional people.” ident Barack Obama told a friend.”

Sanders hit back, describ- fundraising event in Dallas, ‘Zootopia’ leads The scenes in Chicago ing Trump as “a candidate Texas, that political leaders follow a series of recent inci- that has promoted hatred and “should be trying to bring us box office with $47M showing dents of violence at Trump division.” together and not turning us rallies, in which protest“As is the case virtually against one another.”

LOS ANGELES — Disers and journalists have every day, Donald Trump The months-long Repubney’s second weekend of been punched, tackled and is showing the American lican race may be coming “Zootopia” is dominating hustled out of venues, raispeople that he is a pathologi- to a head at nominating U.S. moviegoing with about ing concerns about degradcal liar. Obviously, while I contests on Tuesday where $47 million expected from ing security leading into the appreciate that we had sup- Trump is seeking victories 3,827 locations this weekNov. 8 election. porters at Trump’s rally in that might give him an “All of a sudden a Chicago, our campaign did almost insurmountable lead end — double the launch of thriller “10 Cloverfield planned attack just came out not organize the protests.” for the nomination.

Lane,” early estimates showed Friday. the William C. Holman Sacha Baron Cohen’s Correctional Facility in At- comedy “The Brothmore, about 50 miles north ers Grimsby” posted of Mobile, were involved tepid returns with weekend in the disturbance, which estimates ranging from started late on Friday, the $3.6 million to $5 mildepartment said in a statelion at 2,235 sites. Sony’s “Grimsby” may be outdone ment.

The trouble began with a by Lionsgate-Codeblack’s debut of romantic comedy fight between inmates in a “The Perfect Match,” bowdormitory. The guard was ing at only 925 screens. stabbed when he tried to Focus Features’ launch detain one of the inmates, of faith-based “The Young it said.

Warden Carter Davenport Messiah” showed little life Outgoing Commander of Resolute Support forces and with a projection of $3 milUnited States forces in Afghanistan, U.S. Army General was also stabbed when he lion at 1,761.

John Campbell, walks during a change of command cer- and other officers entered “Zootopia” continues to emony in Resolute Support headquarters in Kabul, Af- the dorm. Injuries to Davghanistan, earlier this month. (Reuters/Rahmat Gul/Pool) enport and the guard were pack plenty of punch, heading for $11 million on Frinot life-threatening.

NATO-led coalition in Afsit on Friday, New Jersey day, down only 43 percent ghanistan said on Friday he Gov. Chris Christie said, 1 dead, 2 missing from its opening day. The recommended broader scope averting a possible strike animated toon should wind after tugboat hits up the weekend with a 10for U.S. military activity as that would have created a the country fends off a resil- travel nightmare for tens barge in New York day domestic total around ient Taliban insurgency. of thousands of commuters $140 million.

NEW YORK — A Army General John into New York City. tugboat crew member died ‘Dog Whisperer’ Campbell declined to Christie declined to disclose the specific powers reveal the total cost or spe- and two others were missMillan on defense ing on Saturday after the he requested from President cific terms of the tentative vessel collided with a barge in probe of cruelty Barack Obama’s administra- agreement, which averted and sank in the Hudson tion before he stepped down what would have been the Popular U.S. television River under the Tappan Zee as part of a normal leaderfirst strike at the New Jerdog trainer Cesar Milship transition. But he exsey rail system since 1983. Bridge north of New York lan, known as the “Dog City, authorities said. pressed a sense of urgency, “I never felt we were in Whisperer,” said on Friday The pre-dawn accident “otherwise it’s not going to danger of a strike or a lockinvolved a 90-foot tug with he understands why he impact” the war in 2016. out,” Christie told a news is being investigated for three people on board that “I’m not going to get conference. “Neither side struck a construction barge animal cruelty but stands more people. So the only was spoiling for a fight.” by his training methods, as moored under the bridge, way that I can impact is He said the proposed said the U.S. Coast Guard, thousands signed a petition potentially change some of contract would require no demanding his show be one of the agencies inthe authorities we have. So immediate fare hike for volved in the search for the canceled. authorities deal with: what the 100,000 commuters Millan told People two missing crew. Governor you can strike, what you who use the system daily, magazine that he is happy Andrew Cuomo said one can’t strike, at what levels and no service cuts were tugboat crew member died to cooperate with the you can do train, advise, as- envisioned. investigation over a Feb. in the incident. sist,” Campbell told a group 26 episode of the Nat Geo Cuomo said the state’s of reporters at the Pentagon. Alabama prison WILD TV series, “Cesar Department of Environ“So I’ve asked for some on lockdown after mental Conservation and 911” in which Millan uses modifications.” a pig to train a French riot, two stabbed a private contractor were bulldog terrier mix called working to contain as NJ Transit, unions An Alabama prison was Simon, who had killed two much as 5,000 gallons of reach tentative on lockdown on Saturday diesel fuel leaking from the pigs in the past.

On the show, Simon is deal to curb strike after a riot in which the sunken tug. The fuel leak warden and a guard were seen chasing the pig and created a slick some 300 NEW YORK — A coali- stabbed, the state Correcfeet wide and 5 miles long, nipping his ear, causing it tion of rail unions reached a tions Department said. to bleed. he said.

— From wire reports contract deal with NJ TranAbout 100 inmates at — From wire reports

Google AI program wins third straight match to take Go series Reuters Google’s artificial intelligence program on Saturday took a 3-0 lead in a five-match series against one of the world’s top players of the complicated board game Go. The victory for the AlphaGo program, designed by Google subsidiary DeepMind, over South Korean professional player Lee Sedol, the holder of 18 international titles, has surprised many, including its designers, and has

MUST READ

Go, most popular in countries such as China, South Korea and Japan, involves two contestants underscored advances in AI. moving black and white stones on “I am very sorry for the power- a square grid, with the aim of seizless display,” a dejected Lee told ing the most territory. reporters in the South Korean Experts did not expect an articapital, Seoul, after his defeat. ficial intelligence program to beat “Though I have a lot of expea human professional for at least rience in Go, I have never felt a decade, until AlphaGo beat a before such severe pressure as I player last year. do now, and I suppose my abilities But Lee, 33, had been expected were a bit lacking to overcome to put up stiffer competition than that.” the player defeated then.

“To be honest, we are a bit stunned and speechless,” said DeepMind founder Demis Hassibis, who earlier tweeted that AlphaGo’s victory was a “historic moment.”

Google executives said Go offers too many possible moves for a machine to win simply through brute-force calculations, unlike chess, in which IBM’s Deep Blue famously beat former world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997.

Instead, they said, AlphaGo

has sought to approximate human intuition by studying old matches and using simulated games to hone itself independently.

Lee had initially expected to win the series, even if he were to lose a match or two. Two more matches will be played — on Sunday and Tuesday.

He said AlphaGo was not perfect and had weaknesses, although he did not elaborate on them, holding out hope that someone might beat it.

perspectives

gwinnettdailypost.com

Todd Cline, Editor

todd.cline@gwinnettdailypost.com

PAGE 7 A • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

The struggle of balancing the Holocaust WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders is the most successful Jewish candidate for the presidency ever. It’s a rare sign of the health of our republic that no one seems to much care or even notice. Least of all, Sanders himself. Which prompted Anderson Cooper in a recent Democratic debate to ask Sanders whether he was intentionally keeping his Judaism under wraps.

Charles “No,” answered SandKrauthammer ers: “I am very proud to be Jewish.” He then explained that the Holocaust had wiped out his father’s family. And that he remembered as a child seeing neighbors with concentration camp numbers tattooed on their arms. Being Jewish, he declared, “is an essential part of who I am as a human being.”

A fascinating answer, irrelevant to presidential politics but quite revealing about the state of Jewish identity in contemporary America.

Think about it. There are several alternate ways American Jews commonly explain the role Judaism plays in their lives.

1. Practice: Judaism as embedded in their life through religious practice or the transmission of Jewish culture by way of teaching or scholarship.

Think Joe Lieberman or the neighborhood rabbi.

2. Tikkun: Seeing Judaism as an expression of the prophetic ideal of social justice. Love thy neighbor, clothe the naked, walk with God, beat swords into plowshares. As ritual and practice have fallen away over the generations, this has become the core identity of liberal Judaism. Its central mission is nothing less than to repair the world (“Tikkun olam”).

Which, incidentally, is the answer to the perennial question, “Why is it that Jews vote overwhelmingly Democratic?” Because, for the majority of Jews, the social ideals of liberalism are the most tangible expressions of their prophetic Jewish faith.

When Sanders was asked about his Jewish identity, I was sure his answer would be some variation of Tikkun. On the stump, he plays the Old Testament prophet railing against the powerful and denouncing their treatment of the widow and the orphan. Yet Sanders gave an entirely different answer.

3. The Holocaust: What a strange reply — yet it doesn’t seem so to us because it has become increasingly common for American Jews to locate their identity in the Holocaust.

For example, it’s become a growing emphasis in Jewish pedagogy from the Sunday schools to Holocaust studies programs in the various universities. Additionally, Jewish organizations organize visits for young people to the concentration camps of Europe.

The memories created are indelible. And deeply valuable. Indeed, though my own family was largely spared, the Holocaust forms an ineradicable element of my own Jewish consciousness. But I worry about the balance. As Jewish practice, learning and knowledge diminish over time, my concern is that Holocaust memory is emerging as the dominant feature of Jewishness in America.

I worry that a people with a 3,000-year history of creative genius, enriched by intimate relations with every culture from Paris to Patagonia, should be placing such weight on martyrdom — and indeed, for this generation, martyrdom once removed.

I’m not criticizing Sanders. I credit him with sincerity and authenticity. But it is precisely that sincerity and authenticity — and the implications for future generations — that so concern me.

Sanders is 74, but I suspect a growing number of young Jews would give an answer similar to his.

We must of course remain dedicated to keeping alive the memory and the truth of the Holocaust, particularly when they are under assault from so many quarters. Which is why, though I initially opposed having a Holocaust museum as the sole representation of the Jewish experience in the center of Washington, I came to see the virtue of having so sacred yet vulnerable a legacy placed at the monumental core of — and thus entrusted to the protection of — the most tolerant and open nation on earth.

Nonetheless, there must be balance. It would be a tragedy for American Jews to make the Holocaust the principal legacy bequeathed to their children. After all, the Jewish people are living through a miraculous age: the rebirth of Jewish sovereignty, the revival of Hebrew (a cultural resurrection unique in human history), the flowering of a new Hebraic culture radiating throughout the Jewish world.

Memory is sacred, but victimhood cannot be the foundation stone of Jewish identity. Traditional Judaism has 613 commandments. The philosopher Emil Fackenheim famously said that the 614th is to deny Hitler any posthumous victories. The reduction of Jewish identity to victimhood would be one such victory. It must not be permitted.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

Despite violence, Jerusalem still holy Peace.

What a beautiful concept.

What a rare commodity.

In this country, we have thousands of people being murdered every day; black on black crime, particularly in urban areas, white on black crime, black on white crime, white on white — people sure love to keep score of such things, but the bottom line is we are experiencing people on people crime, and that’s the only thing that matters.

As my mama would say, “There’s just too much meanness going around.” My mama was usually right. She used to say that in the 1960s in response to someone throwing an egg at a house or turning over a garbage can in the back alley. I have no idea how she would react to the events we read about every day.

And then we have all the hate in the world created by opposing religious beliefs. It doesn’t make sense that people would hate one another over religious beliefs, but that has been going on for a long, long time. We became acutely aware of just how much some religious factions hate and resent our way of life in 2001 when the attacks of Sept. 11 were played out on such a grand and horrible scale, turning our homeland into a battleground.

But we sprang into action, as

Darrell Huckaby we are wont to do as a nation and, for the most part, have prevented the type of daily terrorism that people have to deal with in other parts of the world.

There are exceptions, of course. But we have so much crime of our own that the murders committed by radical extremists are merely a drop in a bucket. We have enough of our own hate to go around without importing it from Muslim countries.

Nonetheless, for the most part we can walk the streets in broad daylight.

I was in Jerusalem for six days last week. I have been there many times and will go back again, the Lord willing.

But the turmoil in the nation of Israel was greater last week than I have ever seen it and we were getting reports of violence on almost an hourly basis, or so it seemed.

The problems, last week, were between Palestinian Mus-

lims and Jews. They both want to occupy the same land at the same time, and various tribes and groups of people have been fighting over that land since David slew Goliath in the Valley of Elah.

From the point of view of the Israelis, that land was promised to them by God, through Moses, who never got to actually enter that “Promised Land” after leading the Israelites out of Egypt. The Jews were scattered from that land in 130 A.D. and didn’t start returning until around 1882, but were given a large portion of the land

by UN Treaty after the Second World War. In 1967, Jordon, Syria and Egypt attacked the relatively new political nation of Israel and were soundly defeated in what has come to be known as the Six Day War. Israel claimed land on the Gaza Strip, the Sinai Peninsula, in East Jerusalem and on the West Bank. The animosity among the Arabs and the Jews over that war has never really dissipated. There have been long periods of relative calm, but since October, sporadic violence has become the norm.

During our visit, we saw heavily armed soldiers everywhere we went. We heard sirens and alarms and military helicopters overhead. We heard about Israeli soldiers being

stabbed and the Palestinian attackers being shot down in retaliation. We heard about a soldier being run over intentionally by an automobile and the Palestinian driver being shot and killed in retaliation.

We heard about a city bus taking fire and an American tourist — a West Point graduate, army veteran and Vanderbilt grad student, being stabbed to death in the port city of Jaffa.

And, yes, three of our own folks wandered away from the group and found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and were ear-witnesses to a shooting spree that left two Israeli soldiers wounded and their attacker dead.

It is a sad commentary on our pilgrimage to the land that we call Holy. Now I better understand why Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives and wept over Jerusalem.

And yet, the violence in no way diminished our visit. We were all amazed to have been able to stand where Jesus had stood and walked where Jesus had walked. We all came home with a better understanding of the issues we see vaguely discussed on the afternoon news, and we all came home determined to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Peace. What a beautiful concept. What a rare commodity.

Shalom.

Parents are accountable for education To my friends in the Legislature (and, yes, you are my friends. Without you, I wouldn’t have a job).

I will make this brief because I know you are hard at work pushing the Second Amendment rights of hormone-laden college kids (Cue the national anthem) even though you are trampling on my Constitutional right to bring my Red Ryder pump-action BB gun with camouflage stock (The Squirrel Squelcher) into the Gold Dome. Not to mention your tireless efforts to allow me to refuse any left-handed transvestite who crossed our borders illegally and wants to marry a Shetland pony from reading this column. (See why you are my friends?)

I thought if you had a minute between fending off lizardloafered lobbyists who want to buy your dinner and accepting campaign contributions that in no way will influence your vote (wink! wink!), I might catch you up on what is on the minds of schoolteachers these days.

I have been assured by one of your colleagues for whom I have the greatest respect that most of you really do care about schoolteachers. That is encouraging to hear. If so, what I am about to tell you should disturb you and spur you to try and address their concerns instead of listening to out-ofstate special interest groups that don’t care one whit about

Dick Yarbrough teachers.

A group in Cobb County called Educators First, one of the panoply of groups with an oar in education waters, recently published a survey of more than 2,300 Georgia educators.

Guess what? Nine of out 10 said they want you to put some kind of parent-accountability law put into effect. Wait. Are they saying to place some of the responsibility for educating children where it belongs – with the parent? Well, duh!

Tana Page, the group’s executive director, says since teachers are being heavily evaluated on student performance, they’re becoming more vocal about, “Let’s evaluate all the stakeholders. Parents need to have a buy-in to this, too.’”

Page cites the fact that charter schools — the darling of many of you — have such contracts where “parents know their responsibilities, students knows their responsibilities, and the school knows theirs.”

She said, “The student should come to school ready to learn

and the parents should have a current address and contact information on file instead of telling the school that they do not wish to be contacted.” That sounds reasonable, don’t you think?

Here is where you ought to be concerned: Ninety-nine percent of the teachers responding to the Education First survey say the teaching profession is under attack. Good grief!

I wonder where they get that idea? It couldn’t be from the state senator who bemoans the fact that rich people “get no benefit” from the public education model or the state representative who opines that teachers leaving the profession is merely a “natural post-recession workforce adjustment.”

May this pair spend eternity in an inner city schoolroom.

Seventy-two percent of the respondents said they would not recommend teaching as a profession. Sixty percent say they would leave teaching today if they could. The Educators First survey mirrors closely the attitudes of the more than 53,000 schoolteachers who responded to a Georgia Department of Education survey last November when some 67 percent of the respondents said they were either “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to encourage high-school graduates to pursue teaching as a profession.

In an interview with the Marietta Daily Journal, Page

said this was the first time she could recall a waiting list of educators ready to abandon their contracts, due to less than desirable school climates, a lack of discipline in the classroom, the fear of being sued and your talk about changes to their teacher retirement system.

And you think we can entice young people to enter the profession under those conditions?

I trust you do support our schoolteachers at times other than at re-election time. If so, get cracking on some parentaccountability legislation with the same fervor that some of your Kool-Aid drinking ideologues support running away from public schools.

What Georgia’s public school teachers are telling you loudly and clearly is that they are tired of being blamed for what is wrong with public education. I am, too. Teachers change lives for the better and they deserve better than they are getting. Show them you are listening to them. Make parents accountable for their child’s education, too. What’s wrong with that? Maybe you can tell your schoolteachers back home this fall when you solicit their vote.

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

8A • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

Obama talks Apple, FBI issue

By Jeff Mason Reuters

AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday made a passionate case for mobile devices to be built in a way that would allow the government to gain access to personal data if needed to prevent a terrorist attack or enforce tax laws.

Speaking at the South

by Southwest festival in Texas, the president said he could not comment on the legal case in which the Federal Bureau of Investigation is trying to force Apple Inc. to allow access to an iPhone linked to San Bernardino, Calif., shooter Rizwan Farook.

But he made clear that despite his commitment to Americans’ privacy and civil liberties, a balance was needed to allow some government intrusion if necessary.

“If technologically it is possible to make an impenetrable device or

system where the encryption is so strong that there is no key, there’s no door at all, then how do we apprehend the child pornographer, how do we solve or disrupt a terrorist plot?” he said.

“What mechanisms do we have available to even do simple things like tax enforcement because if in fact you can’t crack that at all, government can’t get in, then everybody is walking around with a Swiss bank account in their pocket.”

Last month, the FBI obtained a court order requiring Apple to write new software and take other measures to disable passcode protection and allow access to Farook’s iPhone.

Apple, which declined to comment on Obama’s remarks on Friday, has not complied. It said the government request would create a “back door” to phones that could be abused by criminals and governments,

and that Congress has not given the Justice Department authority to make such a demand.

Obama’s comments were his most expansive on the subject since the dispute.

He acknowledged skepticism about the government in the wake of the revelations about U.S. surveillance programs by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.

But he pressed his point that a compromise that respected civil liberties and protected security had to be found. That solution would likely be a system with strong encryption and a secure “key” that is accessible to the “smallest number of people possible” for issues that were agreed to be important.

“Setting aside the specific case between the FBI and Apple … we’re going to have to make some decisions about how do we balance these respective risks,” Obama

said.

“My conclusion so far is you cannot take an absolutist view.”

Adding to his argument, the president listed airport security and stops for drunk drivers as examples of measures that were intrusive but accepted. He also warned against “fetishizing” phones.

“This notion that somehow our data is different and can be walled off from those other tradeoffs we make I believe is incorrect,” he said.

Top White House officials have lobbied the industry aggressively to work with the government on the issue, which was brought to a head by the California shootings.

The FBI said Farook and his wife were inspired by Islamist militants when they shot and killed 14 people on Dec. 2 at a holiday party in California. The couple later died in a shootout with police.

U.S., South Korea stage assault drill; North threatens to wipe out enemies

By Do-gyun Kim

be adrift under the sea Korean leader Kim Jong or have sunk, perhaps Un watched as his forces after a technical probfired two short-range POHANG, South lem during an exercise, ballistic missiles into the Korea — U.S. and South CNN quoted U.S. offisea. This month the North Korean troops staged a cials with intelligence of conducted drills with big amphibious landing secret U.S. monitoring of what it said were newly exercise on Saturday, the North’s activities as developed large caliber storming simulated saying. rocket launchers.

North Korean beach deNorth Korea has said it Kim has ordered the fenses amid heightened is developing submarine- country to improve its tension and threats by launched ballistic misnuclear attack capability the North to annihilate siles, although doubts by conducting more tests, its enemies. about that were raised in defiance of a U.N. The landing and assault after Western experts said Security Council resoludrills on South Korea’s publicly released footage tion adopted last week in east coast were part of of tests appeared to be response to the isolated eight weeks of joint exfake. state’s latest nuclear test. ercises between the allies On Thursday, North Kim also said his which the South has said are the largest ever. The North has denounced the exercises as “nuclear war moves” and threatened to respond with an all-out offensive.

Tension on the Korean peninsula has been high Dear Curtis, since the North conductMy elderly Mother’s primary care physician recently mentioned that ed its fourth nuclear test Sundowner’s Syndrome could be part of her agitation at night time. in January and followed I have never heard of this term before and would appreciate any that with a long-range information you might have on this. Thank you! rocket launch last month, Albert in Buford triggering new U.N. sancDear Albert, tions.

Many agree that the evening hours can be especially challenging for the About 55 U.S. maelderly dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. rine aircraft and 30 U.S. and South Korean So, what is Sundowner’s? Put simply it is an ailment that causes confusion ships, including the USS that often occurs after sundown. However, it is anything but simple.

Bonhomme Richard and Minds are complex ... Sundowner’s further complicates it. As age USS Boxer, which carry advances, the brain deteriorates causing confusion. Adding to this at AV-8B Harrier attack the end of the day people are tired and overstimulated. So it just makes jets and V-22 Osprey sense that this would get worse as age advances. aircrafts, took part in the Sundowner’s is tough on the sufferer and their caregiver. assault on beaches near So what do you do?

Pohang city, the U.S. Although everyone is different and, there are some ways to lessen the navy said. effects. Here are a few to consider.

“They will penetrate notional enemy beach de1. Regulate sleep. fenses, establish a beach Knowing your loved one’s regular routine is important. Don’t overdo napping during the day. Long naps make it harder for them to sleep head, and rapidly transiproperly at night. Encourage rest throughtout the day with one or two tion forces and sustaincatnaps (no more than 20 minutes) can be helpful. ment ashore,” the U.S. military based in South 2. Have a light filled, positive environment. Keep rooms well-lit to enhance the mood and distract from the fact that it’s getting dark Korea said in a statement outsde. Have some music playing that they enjoy can perhaps boost before the exercise. their spirits and encourge happy memories, thus lessening anxiety.

The North’s military Keep windows open to let light in during the morning to help regulate said it was prepared to their internal clock. counter the U.S. and 3. Have active days planned. As much as is possible with them. Keeping South Korean forces an active mind and body with some exercise and routine activities “with an ultra-precision is good for all. This is especially important for Alzheimer’s sufferers. blitzkrieg strike of the Anything from a trip to a museum or park or watching a comforting Korean style.” show can help.

“The revolution4.

Appropriate Medication. If noting else is working, you might want to ary armed forces of the consider an appropriate medication. There are specific products on DPRK holding tightly the market for this condition, talk to their doctor. the arms to annihilate the enemies with towering hatred for them are GAINESVILLE LAWRENCEVILLE LAWRENCEVILLE GAINESVILLE waiting for the dignified 1012 ENOTA AVE 1155 HWY 29 SOUTH Supreme Command to 1012 ENOTAGA AVE 1155 HWY 29 SOUTH GAINESVILLE, 30501 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045 issue an order to launch GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045 678.696.5385 770.963.4837 a preemptive strike of 678.696.5385 770.963.4837 justice,” it said in comments carried by the state KCNA news agency.

DPRK stands for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

CNN reported on Saturday that North Korea has been searching for one of its submarines that has been missing for days off its east coast.

The submarine may 404264-2

Reuters

ashtonseniorliving.com ashtonseniorliving.com

country had miniaturized nuclear warheads to mount on ballistic missiles, although the U.S. and South Korean governments have expressed doubts about that too.

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have said they had notified the North of “the non-provocative nature” of the exercises involving about 17,000 American troops and more than 300,000 South Koreans.

The United States has about 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Buford hosted a 5K race on Saturday morning to honor and remember Georgia’s fallen soldiers who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Special Photo)

Buford 5K honors fallen Ga. soldiers From Staff Reports Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Buford hosted a 5K race on Saturday morning to honor and remember Georgia’s fallen soldiers who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Signs that represented each of the 228 fallen soldiers lined the race course, and proceeds from the race benefit charities created in honor of a fallen Georgia

404744-1

MORE ONLINE Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for more photos from the 5K.

soldier. The charities that benefit from the race include the Noah Marshall Memorial, Matthew Freeman Project, Noah Harris Fund, Ashley Henderson Huff Memorial Scholarship and the Whitlock Foundation.

Military-style challenge coins were given to the top 10 percent of race finishers.

gwinnettdailypost.com

Hunger

•From Page 1A A year ago, Nelson suffered from rickets, was malnourished and couldn’t walk. A woman who described his condition on a video played at the end of the session said he looked like a tree stump on the ground.

It’s the sixth year that Rising Church in Suwanee has put on the event, and last year, the volunteers packed about 272,000 meals to support Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit that coordinates sending meals to 70 countries.

Next year, there is a goal of one million meals, and Rising Church is reaching out to businesses, school groups and smaller churches to reach the goal. The church has created an email address, 1millionmeals@risingchurch.org, for groups to coordinate their involvement.

“It just shows their commitment to care for the least of them,” said Lisa Stueckemann, a development advisor with Feed My Starving Children.

To reach that amount of meals, the church has set a goal to raise $220,000.

The meals are a ricebased mixture with chicken bouillon that tastes like Rice-A-Roni, Stueckemann said, where soy serves as the protein.

Between the two days — Friday was for corporate volunteers — the event planned to pack 400,000 meals.

People who volunteered through their business, school groups, sports teams, Girl Scouts and other organizations joined in on the packing.

“It’s great for team building,” Stueckemann said. “Everybody has to do their job, or everything falls apart.”

One of the groups was the Greater Atlanta Chris-

Norcross

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 9A

tian lacrosse program that counted several teams who had members participate at three sessions on Saturday.

“I think they enjoy it, they have a good time,

•From Page 1A

•From Page 1A

Grogan and Mayor Bucky Johnson also said as much.

“There is no doubt he not only accomplished that goal, but that he well surpassed all expectations,” the acting chief said.

“He really did so many things in his tenure,” the mayor said.

Johnson counted among Summers’ successes upgrades in technology for patrol cars, body cameras for officers and the use of a “predicted policing” software that attempts to identify crime patterns that might repeat in certain areas of town at certain times.

“Our crime rate has gone down pretty tremendously in the last two years,” Johnson said.

Grogan calls Summers a mentor.

“What I know about the administration of a police department, I learned from him,” he said. “I will forever be in his debt.”

But there’s no word yet from Grogan on if he’ll go out for the chief job on a permanent basis.

City Manager Rudolph Smith, who will make the hire, said Friday he hadn’t decided when to advertise the position.

He doesn’t feel rushed, he said, as things are running smoothly.

Part of that could have to do with the fact that Summers had been showing Grogan and another captain the ins and outs of running the department, knowing he wouldn’t be around there forever.

“I didn’t want to hold the keys to the kingdom,” Summers said.

take much imagination for county officials because that’s the description of the clock tower on the Historic Gwinnett County Courthouse.

“It’s one of the few left in the state that’s an old Seth Thomas Clock from 1908 and still run by pendulum — nothing has been electrified,” said Chuck White, the owner of Sharpsburg-based White’s Clock and Carillon.

White and his son, Josh, climbed the inside of the old tower on Friday morning to get it set for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. In an instant, the clock went from telling residents that it was just after 10 a.m., to telling them it was just after 11 a.m.

Although the time on the clock seemed to magically fly by in an instant on Friday, the process of changing the time is not quite as quick.

“If everything works right, it can take about an hour, but if something is wrong, then who knows how long it can take,” White said.

Just getting to the clock can be a laborious task. It involves initially climbing an old staircase that has short steps, then climbing several ladders that narrow as you get higher in the clock tower.

“It’s a tough climb,” said Renee Arant, the county’s program manager for the courthouse.

The entire clock device is dispersed between three levels in the tower and essentially operates like a giant grandfather clock.

It was built by the Seth Thomas Clock Co. when the tower was added to the courthouse.

The lowest of those levels has a table that houses

like the camaraderie, actually like the competition,” coach Tim Ball said. “Seeing the videos and see what exactly we’re doing, feeding kids around the world who are

It was the first mobile packing experience for Brian Burton, who was among about 45 employees from Displayit in Buford who participated on Friday and Saturday.

His wife was also at the event with a group of Girl Scouts participating.

Burton said it was simple, fun and easy and the two hours went by quickly.

“It’s fun to kind of work with your group you do every day with,” he said.

The stories of children from around the world who benefit from the meals made him want to do more events like this.

Burton said he would remember how easy it is to help people.

Kiersten Greef of Rising Church said she was energized to set the goal because of a trip some members of the church made to Chicago where they learned about other mass packing events organized by other churches. And a five-day trip to Haiti where she saw an orphanage inspired her and the church to set out to reach the one million meal goal.

In Haiti, Greef said she remembers a group of children sitting well-behaved under a shade tree because if they behaved well, they could go for seconds.

She said a church pastor said that there are a lot of complex problems At top, volunteers help bag and box in the world, but here’s food during Saturday’s Hunger to Hope event at the Gwinnett County one where they could Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. At actually help firsthand. left, Kim Renshaw helps pack boxes Many of these meals with assistance from Maddi Renpacked in Gwinnett shaw, Zaria Henderson and Grier Hogan. Above, a map at the entrance will arrive in the Caribbean within six weeks, is marked where the food will be but Feed My Starving distributed all across the world.

Children also sends meals (Photos: Kyle Hess) around the world, including to North Korea, the actually starving, it helps packing event and said (them) see beyond them- she was amazed that they Phillipines and Haiti.

Stueckemann said each selves, beyond their own made so many meals in meal costs 22 cents, and little comfortable world.” such a short time.

92 percent of the money AnnaBelle Hellinger, “It gives you another raised goes toward the 16, of GAC, took part look, opens your eyes a meals. in her second mobile little more,” she said.

Clock

The clock tower at the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, pictured above, is 108 years old and still uses its original pendulum-based operating system. The gears on the table, top right, that is part of the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse clock are the central part that keeps the time piece running. A small turnkey, bottom right, is what is used to set the time on the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse’s clock. (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

the pendulum and gears that keep the clock ticking.

This is the level where the time that everyone sees when they pass by the courthouse is set. White uses a key to turn the gears and a small clock on the table allows him to see what time he is setting the tower’s clock faces.

“How we set the clock … is we’ll turn the gear on the table to the time that we want and then start the pendulum when that time gets here,” he said.

The table include an arm which pulls and releases a wire that goes through the ceiling and operates the hammer that strikes the tower’s large bell on the next level. The bell is the original from 1908 and has the names of county officials from that time inscribed on its side, including then-Board of Commissioners Chairman Dr. O.O. Simpson.

On the highest level are the four clock faces. A drive shaft comes out of the floor from the lower levels, and that pole is topped by a set of cluster gears that turn

four arms. Each arm connects the pole to the hands on a particular clock face.

White had to pour drops of oil into small holes in the gear device that keep it moving smoothly. He did that down where the pendulum ticks first, and then had to climb up to the level with the clock faces to do the same thing to the gears that keep the hands on the clock moving.

“Other than (changing the time), what we do is general maintenance on the clock, oiling the oil pots that we have on here, checking the lights to make sure all of the lights are working and dodging the bees,” he said.

One interesting side note about the clock, though, is that it rarely tells the correct time.

“It’s usually off about 7 to 10 minutes, and that’s not uncommon,” Arant said. “Even after the restoration on it almost two years ago, it was still off.

It’s more than 100 years old, you know … Usually, the county guys will come over every couple of weeks

and they’ll adjust it, but it always falls behind.”

White said that is due to its pendulum-based design, adding that for it to be on time constantly, someone would need to set it frequently.

“These clocks, years and years ago, in county courthouses, they would have had a room where a guy would stay there and he would take care of the clock,” he said. “It’s just something that needs weekly maintenance … It’s like a grandfather clock. The pendulum you can turn, but that function is 100 years old, so it’s not working that good.

“Like a grandfather clock, you can turn that, and the shorter (the pendulum swing) is, the faster it goes. The longer the pendulum is, the slower it goes.”

Officials urge residents to check smoke detectors and batteries as well For years, public safety officials have urged residents to use the Daylight Saving Time change as an opportunity to go ahead and make sure smoke detectors

have fresh batteries.

This year was no different as state Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens issued a reminder this past week in conjunction with the “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” fire safety program.

Hudgens’ office said 29 people across Georgia have died in 25 separate residential fires so far this year, and only two of the homes where fires occurred had smoke alarms that worked.

By comparison, 99 people died last year in 83 residential fires, including 75 that lacked a working smoke alarm.

“Every year in Georgia, we have numerous fire fatalities in homes that didn’t have smoke alarms, or where the alarms didn’t function,” Hudgens said in a statement. “If you have a smoke alarm, make sure it’s in working order. Changing the battery at least twice a year and cleaning dust from the device is an easy way to ensure continued protection of your family and your property.”

10A • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

Cops: Child accidentally shoots, kills himself From Staff Reports

Gwinnett County police spokesman Cpl. Deon Washington talks to reporters about the death of a 12-year-old Hispanic boy who accidentally shot himself with a handgun that he was playing with on Friday evening.

(Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

ing a person shot call.

Cpl. Deon Washington Gwinnett County said a 12-year-old and a police are urging gun 9-year-old were playing owners to take precauin the garage of the home tions with their firearms and that the gun went off after a 12-year-old while the 12-year-old was Hispanic boy accidentally playing with it. shot and killed himself Washington told reportwith a handgun that he ers at the scene that the was playing with Friday gun was normally kept in night. a safe place, but he did Just before 6 p.m., not specify where that police were called to the place was. He also said 4900 block of Appaloosa he was not sure if the Trail in Norcross regard- gun had a lock in place

obituaries

For more obituaries, visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

SUWANEE

Michael Bean Michael Paul Bean, age 39, of Suwanee, GA passed away on March 12, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LOGANVILLE

Janice Briscoe Janice Briscoe age 74, of Loganville passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 3 PM at Ozora Baptist Church. Remains placed in state from 2-3 PM. Rev. Billy Holloway will officiate. Interment will be in Corinth Memorial Gardens, Loganville.

Mrs. Briscoe the owner and operator of Janice?s Beauty Shop in Grayson for 50 years and was a member of the Ozora Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Briscoe of Loganville; son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Kelly Briscoe of Loganville; grandchildren & spouses, Braley & Paul Mitchell of Oxford, Jacob & Caitlin Briscoe of Monroe, and Elijah Briscoe of Loganville; great grandchildren, Georgia Mitchell, Griffyn Mitchell, & baby Briscoe; brother & sister-in-law, James L. (Bootie) & Joyce Mitchell of Covington; sister & brother-in-law, Ann & Inman Brewer of Loganville; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM. Tim Stewart Funeral Home 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30078.

770-466-1544. Please leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com.

BUFORD

United Methodist Church of Buford and a member of American Legion Post 127. He was a Mason and a member of Buford Masonic Lodge #292 F.A.M. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Chaplain Donna Gunter officiating.

Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, 734 Little Mill Drive, Buford, GA 30518. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

LILBURN

William Estep William F. Estep, 90, of Lilburn, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 1:00pm at Maranatha Baptist Church in Lilburn.

BRASELTON

M.C. Gooch M.C. Gooch, age 66, of Braselton passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016.

LOGANVILLE

James Hunter James Byron Hunter, age 81 of Loganville, GA, passed away March 11, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770979-3200, www.wagesfuneralhome.com

SUGAR HILL

James McCauley James Russell McCauley, age 66, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on March 11, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

BOWLING GREEN

William “Bill” Porter William Benjamin (Bill) Porter, of Bowling Green who was born August 30, 1928, has gone home to be with his Lord.

He was the son of William Ernest and Grace B. Porter. He is survived by his wife Grace Horne Porter. They were married in 1948. He is survived by two sons, William Keith Porter, wife Dianne of Bowling Green Kentucky and Randall Neal Porter, wife Jan of Dacula Georgia.

Pop had four Grandchildren. William Brandon Porter, wife Monica, Joshua Keith Porter, wife Darlene of Kentucky, Heather Dalton McDonald, husband Robert, Emily Porter Singleton, husband TJ of Georgia who all survive.

Pop had 12 Great Grandchildren. Maddox, Isaac, Eliza, Benjamin (deceased), Jameson, and Millie Porter of Cave City, Kentucky, Tyler and Drew Porter of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Morgan and Trent McDonald of Loganville, Georgia, Porter and Parker Singleton of Dacula, Georgia.

He is also survived by a sister, Barbra Young and sister In law, Delores Horne both of Georgia and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in Georgia.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 14 from 4 PM to 8 PM and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 11 AM; both will be at Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville.

Please express condolences by visiting www. eternalhillsfuneral.com.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Patrick Kinsella Ralph Dodd Mr. Ralph Dodd, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Arlevy Dodd, sisters, Helen Dodd Braswell, Amy Dodd Sherwood, Opal Dodd, brothers, Ray Dodd, W.J. Dodd, Douglas Dodd, Arthur Dodd, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Dodd Pass, Gainesville, GA; grandson, Scott Pass, Cumming, GA; sister inlaw, Joyce Dodd, Buford, GA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Dodd was born on June 9, 1930 in Buford, GA. He was a 1947 graduate of Buford High School.

He was retired from the General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville after thirty years of service. He was a member of First

Patrick Thomas Kinsella, age 65 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away March 8, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

BRASELTON

Daisy MacLean Daisy Verner MacLean, age 96, of Braselton passed away Thursday, March 4, 2016.

15 photos are available with all Obituaries and Death Notices CALL 770.963.9205 EXT. 1162 OR EXT 1163

$

BUFORD

Thomas Shelton, Jr. Thomas Wayne Shelton, Jr., age 47, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Wayne Shelton, Sr. He is survived by his common law wife, Brenda Mitchell; children, Dylan Dodson, Athens, GA, Jessee Timberlake and Joel Timberlake; parents, Thomas Wayne and Joan Ellen Iannarelli, Buford, GA; step-brothers, David Iannarelli, Chad Iannarelli and Shannon Iannarelli; and grandmother, Ruth Mae Miller, Lilburn, GA. Mr. Shelton was born October 19, 1968 in Newport News, VA. He was a graduate of Cross Keys High School in Dunwoody, GA. He was a floor technician. He was a member of Northv

view Christian Church in Buford, GA. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Briggs officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

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

MONROE

Joyce Thompson Joyce Thompson age 70 of Monroe, passed away on March 10, 2016.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 209 South Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655. 770-267-2594. www.stewartfh.com

LOGANVILLE

Betty Trollinger Mrs. Betty S. Trollinger, age 93 of Loganville, died Thursday, March 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Trollinger and parents, Jake and Elizabeth Sewell. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law, Spence and Beth Trollinger; daughters and son-in-law, Gayle Stanton, Jean and John Anchors; grandchildren, Tracey and Jace Robinson, Scott Allen Stanton, Michelle and David Johnson, Chad and Amanda Trollinger, Jan and Steven James, Keith Trollinger; greatgrandchildren, Nicholas and Amanda Walburg, Brandon and Kimberly Walburg, Elizabeth Jean, Maurie Laure, and Wanderson Johnson, Aubrey and Brooks Trollinger, Hudson and Finley James; great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Walburg, Savanah and Allie Gardner. Mrs. Trollinger was a member of Peachcrest Christian Church. She was an avid bowler and volunteered for many years with S. Fulton Hospital and Rockdale Medical Center as a ‘pink lady’. She loved people and serving others. Betty always had a smile on her face and everyone loved her. Her family and church were her passion. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Scot Ward’s Green Meadow Chapel with Rev. Chuck Baggett and Pastor Brandon Stanley officiating; interment will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward. com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

or if the child unlocked it while playing with the firearm.

“This is a very unfortunate and sad situation,” Washington said. “It’s a reminder for gun owners to ensure that their guns are stored in a place where children cannot access them. It’s also a very sad reminder about how important it is to teach all children about firearms safety and what can happen when you play with a gun.”

Washington said the gun belonged to the “the homeowners” and that the 12-year-old lived at the home. He couldn’t specify which one of the child’s parents the gun belonged to, though. It was also unclear how, or if, the 12-year-old and the 9-year-old were related.

Police are not saying where the child was shot on his body, but Washington said the gun fired

only one shot.

Detectives and crime scene technicians are working to document the scene, he said. Investigators have interviewed everyone who was in the home when the incident happened. Officials said no charges are expected to be filed against the mother of the child.

As investigators worked the scene, a priest showed up and began praying with family and loved ones at the top of the driveway of the home.

At one point the group could be heard chanting a hymn.

Shortly after Washington addressed reporters, a woman began to let out a deep cry as she stood next to a police patrol car.

“Again, it’s a very tragic situation for a child to lose their life due to playing with a firearm,” Washington said.

Sheriff’s office hosting active shooter seminar From staff reports The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an event to prep the public on active shooter scenarios.

The agency’s training staff is offering two classes on March 24 at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, located at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, according to a Friday news release. The two-hour class is offered at 2 and 6 p.m. and is modeled after Texas State University’s ALERRT Center.

Topics include: • Background of disas-

ter response • Decision-making process when under stress • Overview of active shooter events • Tactics to survive an active shooter event “Sheriff Butch Conway offers this training free of charge and encourages Gwinnett County residents to attend,” sheriff’s spokeswoman Deputy Shannon Volkodav said.

Registration is required due to limited seating.

For additional information or to register, email Sabrina Cooper at sabrina.cooper@gwinnettcounty.com.

GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOST WANTED

Quinton Chamar Wansley Charges: Two counts of aggravated assault, probation violations

Arlandus Hood Charge: Armed robbery

Fabiel Camacho-Pineda

Christopher Donte Evan

Charge: Armed robbery

Charge: Two counts of aggravated assault and armed robbery

Monia Brandt-Ramos Charge: Felony Shoplifting

Patrick Anderson Charge: Violation of sex offender registry

TIPS: 770-619-6838 OR 770-619-6840

Call 770-963-9205 or visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com to subscribe to the

Gwinnett Daily Post

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 11A

Resolution from House recognizes Planned PEThood Officials from Duluthbased Planned PEThood of Georgia recently found themselves in the spotlight when they got a visit from a pair of state legislators who dropped by to deliver a resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives that praised the group’s work with animals.

The resolution was introduced in the House by Reps. Pedro Marin, Brooks Coleman and Tom Rice.

Marin and Coleman, along with Duluth City Councilman Jim Dugan, personally delivered the honor to officials at Planned PEThood’s office on March 3 and posed for pictures with the group’s live mascot, a cat named Biscuit.

“Planned PEThood provides high-quality, highvolume, low-cost surgeries for dogs and cats to prevent unwanted litters and affordable monthly walkin clinics that provide exams and vaccines to keep pets healthy,” the resolution states. “And whereas, Planned PEThood places homeless pets with foster families and gives the pets premium health care and socialization before finding them permanent homes; on average, this organization rescues and finds homes for 600 animals per year.”

Planned PEThood Executive Director Elizabeth Burgner explained that the resolution came about after Marin brought his own pet

Political Notebook

ity should be keeping our homeland safe and secure from the threat of radical terrorists, including those from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant,” Isakson said in a statement.

“Unfortunately, the president appears more focused on releasing terrorists to fulfill his political promise Curt Yeomans to close Guantanamo Bay prison than on going after in for help from the staff. the very terrorists he should “He was very impressed be sending there.

“We must continue to with the services we proutilize this critical detenvided to the community tion facility in the fight and asked if we wouldn’t against global terrorism. mind it if he introduced a We must keep those who resolution that recognized wish to do us harm off the our work,” Burgner said.

State Reps. Brooks Coleman, from left, and Pedro Marin stand with Planned PEThood battlefield and especially The organization has a of Georgia Executive Director Elizabeth Burgner and Duluth City Councilman Jim Du- off of American soil.” staff of 10 people but has gan as they present a Georgia House of Representatives resolution to the organizaPolitical Notebook several volunteers who tion. (Special Photo) appears in the Thursday help the employees with and Sunday editions of the the group’s work. It also in response to President group’s fighters as they the Middle East.

Gwinnett Daily Post. recently merged with a pet Barack Obama’s Feb. 23 continue to fight them in “Our number one priorrescue group in a move announcethat allowed it to begin ment that offering pet adoptions, he planned Burgner said. to close the Planned PEThood is detention located at 2860 Buford facility.

Highway, Building F, Suite The other 2, in Duluth. resolution Johnny reiterates Isakson Isakson opposes Congress’ closing of opposition Guantanamo Bay to closing the facility.

U.S. Sen. Johnny Another calls for the Isakson, R-Ga., supported facility to be used to house a pair of resolutions this fighters with the Islamic week that call on the govState in Iraq and the Leernment to continue using vant, which is also known the Guantanamo Bay mili- as the Islamic State in Iraq tary detention facility to and Syria, ISIL and ISIS. house captured resistance Isakson’s office said it is fighters. likely that U.S. forces will Both resolutions are likely capture more of the

12A • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

406831-1

ENTER TOOn WIN A FAMILY Tickets Sale Now! 4 PACK APR. 20OF – 24 TICKETS! 329355

Name: ________________________________________________________________ Tickets: InfiniteEnergyCenter.com • 770-626-2464 • Venue Box Office Address:Buy ______________________________________________________________ Groups callEmail: 770-578-5125 Phone: ___________________________ _______________________________ ☐ Yes, send me special offers and DisneyOnIce.com additional contest info! #DisneyOnIce

Mail completed entry to: GDP/DOI, P.O. BOX 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Entries must be received by 3/31/16. Sponsors and their families are not eligible.

Winners will be notified. No cash value.

DisneyOnIce.com

APRIL 20-24 403725-2

Buy Tickets: InfiniteEnergyCenter.com • 770-626-2464 • Venue Box Office

sports

gwinnettdailypost.com

SECTION B • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

BOYS SWIMMER OF THE YEAR

Eric Strickland SENIOR • NORCROSS

Strickland surges to a pair of state titles

By Christine Troyke christine.troyke@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Coming off the second turn in the 100-yard freestyle at the state meet, Eric Strickland looked to the side and saw no one.

“I thought, ‘This is probably going to be a lot faster than what I’ve done,’” the Norcross senior said.

Strickland, who came into the season with a time over 47 seconds and went 46.39 in the state prelims, raced to a Class AAAAAA state title in 44.76.

“In the prelims of the 100, I went a slower time than I did at county finals,” Strickland said. “Getting out of the pool, I realized, ‘Wow, I did nothing inside my head to try to pace that.’

I have a specific way I swim the 100 based on how much I’d sprint one lap versus the other.

“I did that at finals.”

But even he was shocked Norcross senior Eric Strickland was a dark horse at the start of the season and ended up winning two state titles. by just how fast he finished.

In the sprints, fractions He was named swimmer of the year by the Daily Post and the Georgia High School Swimming Association. (Staff Photo: Christine Troyke) of a second are usually the

MORE INSIDE See Page 4B for the Daily Post’s All-County swim teams and the top performances of the 2015-16 season.

difference.

The runner-up at state was more than a full second behind Strickland.

“You have to do every single thing right in that race, otherwise you’re not going to drop time,” he said. “Even then, it’s not sure. I was expecting to go a 45-high at state. Then I did that. I was like, ‘How did this happen?’”

Strickland grinned at the memory.

His terrific performance in the 100 came on the heels of a championship swim in the 50 free.

Strickland won in 20.36, right about where he wanted to be.

“I try to set myself some crazy standards, thinking I’m going to go a 19 by the end of the season,” he said. “I came, I guess, a little close.

See ERIC, Page 11B

GIRLS SWIMMER OF THE YEAR

Devan Sweeney JUNIOR • BROOKWOOD

Sweeney makes her mark in accomplished swimming family

By Will Hammock

wood and Sweeney’s yearround club, SwimAtlanta.

Weir also is a two-time Olympian with three medSNELLVILLE — At als and currently holds the this year’s state meet, American record in the where Devan Sweeney 100-meter freestyle. won her third straight “That was (Sweeney’s) championship in the 200- goal from when we yard individual medley, stepped back in the pool in the masses couldn’t grasp August, to break Amanher excitement over a da’s (100 fly) record,” third-place finish in the SwimAtlanta coach and 100 butterfly. founder Chris Davis said.

It wasn’t a first-place “She told me that was one finish, but the time on the of her goals and I know clock — 54.52 seconds — she was excited to get it.” was of the utmost imporSweeney, the Daily tance to the Brookwood Post’s girls swimmer of junior. The automatic the year, trained in the All-American clocking younger groups when broke the existing school Weir swam predominantly record in the 100 fly that at the SwimAtlanta Sugarwas held by Amanda Weir, loaf pool. Weir still returns a revered figure at Brook- regularly for weekend

will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

training in that facility, giving the club’s younger swimmers a chance to work out alongside one of the world’s best in the sport.

Sweeney isn’t at Weir’s level yet, but she is headed in the right direction, including qualifying this month for this year’s U.S. Olympic Trials with a time of 4:54.99 in the 400-meter IM. “The records (at Brookwood) are so hard,” Sweeney said. “Amanda’s record, I was finally able to get it and get my name up there (on the school record board). … One of my coaches (Chris Davis’ son Chris) is married to

Brookwood junior Devan Sweeney is the Daily Post’s girls swimmer of the year. (Pho-

See SWEENEY, Page 4B to: Will Hammock)

COME OUT AND PLAY IN SUWANEE

moving feet meet

city streets 406870-1

UPCOMING FUN SUWANEE KIWANIS SHAMROCK RUN MARCH 19 TOWN CENTER PARK

SUWANEE.COM

2B • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

Blaney, Elliott engage in Sprint Cup rookie chase The Sports Xchange

finish, the more bonus points scored.

Ryan Blaney can be “We were good all day,” What: NASCAR Sprint forgiven if he started this Blaney said. “We were Cup Good Sam 500 season thinking he was goable to drive up through When: Today, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Phoenix ing to surprise some people the field early and we made International Raceway as far as who’s the best the car better throughout TV: FOX rookie in this year’s Sprint the day. It’s a great day.”

Cup series.

On the other hand, ElIf Blaney pictured Sprint Cup champion Bill liott was upbraiding himhimself finishing ahead of Elliott, has crashed twice self for hitting the crashed Chase Elliott in the rookie in three starts in addition to Toyota of Matt Kenseth in race, it could be attribfinishing eighth in Atlanta. the third of 36 races this uted to more than youthful As the season progress- season. Elliott believed he hubris. es, the eternal subplot will had enough time to make An accomplished winbe Blaney against Elliott in evasive maneuvers instead ner and son of a racing the rookie battle. The out- of locking up his brakes champion, the 22-year-old come depends somewhat and sliding into Kenseth’s Blaney nevertheless played on a labyrinth of ways to car. second fiddle to Elliott in total points according to “Just disappointed. What the preseason. After three NASCAR’s rookie scoring a fast race car. I appreciate races, however, Blaney has system. everybody working hard,” the best finish between the But, basically, it will said Elliott, who won the drivers — a sixth place last boil down to how many Xfinity Series championweek in Las Vegas.

Top 10 finishes each rookie ship in 2014. “I feel like And Blaney has been can manage. That’s why we made a lot of gains this more consistent when it Blaney’s Las Vegas result weekend. Just a terrible comes to finishing races. left him beaming. job on my behalf. That is Elliott, the son of the 1988 The higher the Top 10 pitiful.

SPRINT CUP

Busch continues his Phoenix dominance with Xfinity win

By Reid Spencer The Sports Xchange

AVONDALE, Ariz.

— Kyle Busch calls it a “knack.”

His rivals might refer to the continuing saga of Kyle Busch at Phoenix International Raceway as absolute dominance.

But the record books will show Saturday’s result in the Axalta Faster. Tougher.

Brighter. 200 was yet another NASCAR XFINITY Series victory for the Busch juggernaut.

Leading 175 of 200 laps at the one-mile race track, Busch notched his ninth victory in 20 starts at the Phoenix track.

That’s the highest total number of wins by a single driver at an active XFINITY Series venue. Mark Martin holds the all-time single track record with 11 victories at Rockingham.

In winning for the thirdstraight time this season and the 79th time in his careerextending his own series record-Busch has now led 493 of a possible 563 laps in his three 2016 starts.

“It’s just a knack for this place, I guess,” Busch said.

“We’ve been off a little bit on the (Sprint) Cup side for years, but this year we seem to be a lot better, and last year we improved a lot.

“But the XFINITY program has always been good.”

In fact, it was good for the entire Joe Gibbs Racing organization, which started 1-2-3, with pole winner Erik Jones and Daniel Suarez leading Busch in qualifying, and finished 1-2-3, with Jones and Suarez trailing Busch to the finish line by 2.285 and 9.980 seconds, respectively.

Busch, Suarez and Jones also ran 1-2-3 in that order a

Hendrick Motorsports, the most accomplished team currently racing in the Sprint Cup with 10 championships.

Blaney drives for the Ford team of the Wood Brothers, which has hung its reputation on winning big races, including six Daytona 500 trophies.

Where Rick Hendrick is one of the new generation of team owners who became wealthy in business and then entered racing in the last few decades, the Wood Brothers built their team from the bottom up, starting in the 1950s.

Hendrick is running four of the 36 chartered cars this year. The Wood Brothers did not get a charter and are racing a solo car into the field via qualifying each week.

It might have been anticipated that Blaney, the

older and more veteran of the rookies, would come out of the gates strongly on the track, if not in the publicity battle.

Elliott is the son of a 16-time most popular driver who had an awesome career in Sprint Cup. At 20 years old, Elliott is two years younger than Blaney, who entered the season with 18 career Sprint Cup starts. Elliott has had to wait until Jeff Gordon retired from his ride at Hendrick and has started just five Sprint Cup races.

Blaney is the son of a sprint car hall of famer.

Dave Blaney may have won 70 career events in the World of Outlaws and a championship in 1995, but Sprint cars are an ongoing exhibition of racing’s roots and remain one of racing’s subcultures.

ENTER TO WIN 4 HOME PLATE CLUB SEATS & A BASEBALL AUTOGRAPHED BY FREDDIE FREEMAN! FIRST HOME GAME

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the Axalta Faster. Brighter. Tougher. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Photo: Mark J. RebilasUSA TODAY Sports)

week earlier at Las Vegas, a further indication of just how much JGR has gapped the competition.

Justin Allgaier was a distant fourth in Saturday’s race, more than 14 seconds behind the winner.

“I can’t say enough about (crew chief) Chris Gayle and everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing,” Busch said. “Obviously, (they) did a great job for me, giving me the car that I needed and prepared everything for today’s race.

“We didn’t sit on the pole, but our teammates did. They were obviously really fast, and they made me run hard all day long. I mean, there was nothing left in this car.

It’s all used up. Instead of having to go back to the shop and freshen her up a little bit, they’re going to have to rebuild it.”

The race ran without caution for the final 99 laps, and on Lap 172, Jones caught Busch in traffic and pulled alongside. But Busch regained control of the top spot and led Jones to pit road for a two-tire green-flag stop on Lap 177.

That stop proved crucial, with Busch gaining more than three seconds in

the exchange.

“I knew we were in a little bit of trouble when he rolled by, right when we were just trying to leave the box,” Jones said. “I didn’t know how much time that was going to equal to, but by the time we got up to speed, he was four or five seconds ahead. It was too much to run back down in that amount of time.”

Suarez expanded his series lead to eight points over Elliott Sadler, who finished eighth. Chase Elliott followed JR Motorsports teammate Allgaier in fifth, with the Dillon brothers, Ty and Austin, running sixth and seventh.

Brad Keselowski and Brennan Poole completed the top 10.

With three victories to its credit, the No. 18 JGR Camry leads the owners’ standings by seven points over the No. 88 JR Motorsports all-star car driven by Elliott on Saturday.

In post-race inspection, Jones’ No. 20 was cited for rear toe outside of tolerance when measured by the laser inspection station. NASCAR will address possible sanctions next week.

FRIDAY • MARCH 18 • 7:35PM

402964-1

“We have run three races and finished one.

Just a bad job on my end.

I ought to know better to miss a wreck like that.”

Four of the last six rookies of the year are not competing in Sprint Cup, which says a lot about the need for a strong rookie class.

Joining Blaney and Elliott this year are Chris Buescher and Brian Scott.

All four might be expected to continue in the Sprint Cup, but the battle for rookie honors will come down to Elliott and Blaney and is anticipated to be one of the best since Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2000 Not only are Blaney and Elliott talented, they have such different storylines.

Elliott has enjoyed a development contract with the Chevy team of

IS

APRIL 14TH!

TM

Package includes: Four Home Plate Club Seats ENTER

BY MARCH 31ST

to a game in the 2016 Season* - incredible seats that include access to the Home Plate Club and a delicious 2-hour buffet starting one hour before first pitch plus a baseball autographed by Freddie Freeman! *Excluding Opening Day and July 4th games

Name ____________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email _________________________________ Mail your completed entry form to GDP/GBraves P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 or visit gwinnettdailypost.com/contests to enter at NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 18 years old or older to enter. Sponsors and their families are not eligible. All entries must be completely filled out to be eligible. Void where prohibited & restricted by law. Entries must be received by March 31, 2016. Winners will be notified.

242651-1

By entering you agree to receive limited promotional offers from GDP and our partners.

There are no exchanges and prizes cannot be resold.

YES! Please send me limited promotional and special offers from the Gwinnett Daily Post and their partners.

403477-3

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Field at Infinite Energy Arena

ondeck

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 3B

Prep Schedule BASEBALL

Monday

4:30 p.m. — GAC at Paideia 5:30 p.m. — Cartersville at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — Berkmar at Central 6 p.m. — Dacula at Archer 6 p.m. — Heritage at Lanier 6 p.m. — Shiloh at South

LACROSSE

4:30 p.m. — Norcross girls at Mountain View 5 p.m. — Archer boys at Brookwood 5:30 p.m. — SW Dekalb boys at Parkview 6 p.m. — Meadowcreek girls at Forsyth Central 6 p.m. — Norcross boys at Mountain View 7:15 p.m. — Grayson girls at Mill Creek 7:30 p.m. — SW Dekalb girls at Parkview 7:30 p.m. — Wesleyan boys at South Forsythat Peachtree Ridge

TENNIS

• Grayson at South 3:45 p.m. — Parkview at GAC 4 p.m. — Lanier and Peachtree Ridge at Sugarloaf Tuesday

BASEBALL

4:30 p.m. — Commerce and Hebron at Cole Complex 5 p.m. — Providence at Athens Academy 5:30 p.m. — Marist at Mill Creek 6 p.m. — Brookwood at Parkview 6 p.m. — KIPP at GAC 6 p.m. — Wesleyan at Lovett

GOLF

3 p.m. — Norcross and North at Bear’s Best 3:45 p.m. — GAC and Holy Innocents’ boys at North Fulton

LACROSSE

6 p.m. — Blessed Trinity girls at Wesleyan 6 p.m. — Buford girls at Cambridge 6 p.m. — Meadowcreek boys at Eagles’ Landing 7 p.m. — Archer girls at West Forsyth 7 p.m. — Centennial girls at North 7:15 p.m. — Duluth girls at Peachtree Ridge 7:45 p.m. — Mill Creek boys at Pope

SOCCER

4 p.m. — Towns Co. at Providence 5 p.m. — Dunwoody girls at GAC 5:30 p.m. — Central at Archer 5:30 p.m. — Collins Hill at Meadowcreek 5:30 p.m. — Dacula at Grayson 5:30 p.m. — Jefferson at Buford 5:30 p.m. — Lanier at Winder-Barrow 5:30 p.m. — Mill Creek at Duluth 5:30 p.m. — North at Mountain View 5:30 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge at Norcross 5:30 p.m. — Shiloh at Brookwood 5:30 p.m. — South at Berkmar 6 p.m. — Cambridge at Wesleyan 7 p.m. — BEST Academy boys at GACd

TENNIS

• Collins Hill at Duluth • Madison Co. at Buford • Mountain View girls at Norcross • Norcross boys at Mountain View 3 p.m. —Central and Berkmar at Best Friend Park 3 p.m. — Shiloh at Brookwood 3:30 p.m. — North at Peachtree Ridge 3:30 p.m. — Parkview at Dacula 4 p.m. — Lanier at Salem 4 p.m. — Meadowcreek at Mill Creek 4 p.m. — Pace boys at Wesleyan 4 p.m. — Wesleyan girls at Pace

The Home Teams

Gladiators

Swarm

Hawks

TODAY NEXT UPCOMING

Off

at Greenville Greenville Fri, 7 p.m.

Sat, 7:05 p.m.

97.7-FM 97.7-FM

Rochester Calgary Off Fri, 7:35 p.m.

March 25, 7:30

FOX Sports GO FOX Sports GO

Indiana at Detroit Denver 6 p.m.

Wed, 7:30 p.m. Thur, 8 p.m.

FSSE/92.9-FM FSSE/92.9-FM FSSE/92.9-FM Off TBD

Tech men

Off TBD

Georgia men FSSE = FOX Sports Southeast, FSS = FOX Sports South *SEC Tournament in Nashville; ^ACC Tournament in Washington, D.C.

On TV AUTO RACING

Today

12:30 p.m. — IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. From St. Petersburg, Fla. ABC 3:30 p.m. — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Good Sam 500 FOX

COLLEGE BASEBALL

2 p.m. — USC at Texas Christian FSSO 5 p.m. — New Mexico State at Baylor FSSO

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

12:30 p.m. — Atlantic 10 Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. CBS 1 p.m. — SEC Tournament, Final: Teams TBA ESPN 1 p.m. — Sun Belt Tournament, Final: Teams TBA ESPN2 3 p.m. — Big Ten Tournament, Final: Teams TBA CBS 3:15 p.m. — AAC Tournament, Final: Teams TBA ESPN

GOLF

3 p.m. — PGA Tour: Valspar Championship, Final Round. From Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla. NBC

NBA

3:30 p.m. — Cleveland at Los Angeles Clippers ABC 6 p.m. — Indiana at Atlanta FSSE

NHL

12:30 p.m. — Pittsburgh at New York NBC 7:30 p.m. — Toronto at Detroit NBCSP

SOCCER

Noon — FA Cup: Manchester United FC vs West Ham United FC FS1 7:30 p.m. — Toronto at Detroit NBCSP 5 p.m. — MLS: Toronto FC at New York City FC ESPN2 7 p.m. — MLS: Portland Timbers at San Jose Earthquakes FS1

To subscribe

To subscribe, visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com or call 770-9639205.

GGC senior Ashley Beyke, who is 8-0 this season, was the first pitcher recruited to the program four years ago.

(Photo: GGC Athletics)

GGC’s first recruits still leading the way

By Christine Troyke

said. “She gets everyone excited. She’s loud — and that’s the role a catcher should play.”

Alycia Fields can look Something Fields said out from the second floor one day — “We should be of the plush Georgia pumping out champions!

Gwinnett College athletic That’s what we do!” — facility and see where she became a rally cry within the program and continues stood four years ago as to be said today. the softball program’s first “That’s the energy she’s recruit. always brought to the She still has a picture on program,” Ihlenburg said. her laptop of that empty “Pumping out champions field. will forever belong to her What she fell in love GGC senior catcher Alycia Fields, along with pitcher with, what convinced her AShley Beyke, helped start the program in 2012. (Photo: and Beyke.

“Both of them were vital to sign with a program that Rod Reilly/GGC) in creating our team’s core hardly existed yet, was an idea. The idea that she that really helped, in a so I was excited I wouldn’t purpose and core values.”

The two all-conference could help build a founda- positive way, Alycia com- sit on the bench all four players are playing better tion. ing here.” years.

More than that, though, Soon after landing “It’s kind of cool starting than ever.

Fields leads the team Fields came to GGC Fields, Ihlenburg found a tradition here.” with a .371 batting averbecause of head coach Kat Ashley Beyke to complete Neither player would age, but the thing that Ihlenburg. the battery. change their decision, stands out most to Ihlen“It’s pretty much just a Ihlenburg was scouting given the chance. leap of faith,” Fields said. a college softball game “The excitement of what burg is her throws to sec“I made my decision based and talking to some of the we could be and what they ond base this season have on Coach Kat. I loved her. parents in the stands. One wanted to create, I believe, been terrific.

“This season the stolen I came on a visit and she of them had a friend whose brought them here,” Ihlenshowed me around where daughter, a high school burg said. “And, I believe, base attempts vs. runners caught stealing, it’s the field would be. I want- senior near Ihlenburg’s what’s kept them here for four years. the highest in her career,” ed to be part of traditions hometown of Nashville, “They are certainly Ihlenburg said. “her arm and something new.” had yet to commit to a major contributors to the is stronger and we have Fields, a catcher from college. program and each year changed the defensive Elk Grove, Calif., was one “I was recruiting some their statistics tell that coverage a little bit. of the first calls Ihlenburg of our other athletes, who story. But the personal side “It gets there faster, made after she was hired. were at junior colleges, of it would tell you that but I’ve watched video “I explained what we and drove to Nashville to story, too.” and every throw is to that were doing, told her I’d watch her play in a high Beyke, who is off to second-base side on the bring her out for a visit,” school game,” Ihlenburg an 8-0 start this year and kid’s kneecap. It’s just so Ihlenburg said. “I started said. “They mercied the was last year’s conference consistent.”

Feb. 1 and I think she came team they were playing The Grizzlies, who play out Feb. 21 to visit. It was and she hit and pitched and pitcher of the year, has been a mainstay on the a doubleheader at home a very quick turnaround. I ran the bases like crazy. today against Georgetown want to tell you she comShe was very athletic, so I mound.

(Ky.), are 22-8 and ranked As a freshman, she was mitted on March 1 or 2.” was excited about what she No. 21 in NAIA. one of just two pitchers.

Fields was verbally com- could do as a freshman.

They’ve come a long “She would throw a mitted to another school “We talked. She came to way since Fields took a doubleheader,” Ihlenburg much closer to home when visit. But I think her dad picture of nothing more said. “It was miserable. the opportunity to come to really helped her see the than some gently rolling GGC arose. vision of what I was trying It’s a claim to how much hills four years ago. they believed in the pro“Alycia being from to create.”

“Seeing where we were Northern California, I had Beyke admits it was not gram and how much they that first year, I’m so enjoyed what they were recruited four athletes an easy decision. There amazed at where we are,” doing that they stayed. who were older than her was no team. She didn’t Beyke said. “That first “This season she’s just to my previous institution know anyone and had no year we didn’t even have emerged with a sense of (College of Charleston),” idea where Gwinnett was a winning record. Being Ihlenburg said. “So I knew other than outside Atlanta. composure that is unranked now, in our third matched and it’s put her her coaches very, very “I was looking at a few year of being able to go in a unique position right well. I coached one of her other schools, but I absoto postseason, it’s unreal. now of starting so well.” coaches’ daughters and am lutely loved Coach Kat,” Where Beyke is the pic- Colleges that have been still good friends with that Beyke said. “After thinkaround for years haven’t ture of composure, Fields daughter to this day. ing about it and talking to even been ranked and is the Grizzlies’ spark.

“It just becomes about my family, I was excited “Alycia has always been we’re up there. So it’s how good the relationships to come in. Coach said I you develop are and I think could start pitching for her the firecracker,” Ihlenburg cool.” christine.troyke@ gwinnettdailypost.com

GGC baseball suffers first loss of the year From Staff Reports

Madonna had 13 hits in the contest as starter Tyler LAWRENCEVILLE Oglesby (4-1) was the first — The tremendous season- of six Grizzly pitchers to opening win streak for the take the mound in the game.

Georgia Gwinnett baseball “Today, we faced a good team finally came to a close team who I’m sure will on Saturday as the No. 8 be in an NAIA Opening Grizzlies were knocked off Round at the end of the

by Madonna (Mich.), 8-5, season” GGC head coach in the finale of the teams’ Brad Stromdahl said. “We four-game series at the competed well all week and Grizzly Baseball Complex. fought hard. Today, we just The loss, GGC’s first came up short. The 25 wins since May 15, 2015, in a row was a great way to dropped the Grizzlies to start the season, and I am 25-1 on the season as GGC happy we went about our had not lost over the first 43 business even in the loss.” days of its 2016 season.

Men’s tennis Madonna (7-9) opened remains undefeated up a 7-1 lead in Saturday’s The No. 1 Georgia Gwincontest before GGC fought nett men’s tennis team conback to close the margin tinued its pursuit of a third to two in the sixth inning, consecutive NAIA national but the Grizzlies stranded title on Saturday, picking up 10 runners on base as the its 10th win of the 2016 seacomeback bid came up son. The Grizzlies defeated short.

NCAA Division I foe TenZac Rinehart went 3-for- nessee Tech, 7-2, to remain 5 with three RBIs to lead undefeated on the year. the GGC offense while Josh Doubles play set the Merrigan had two hits and tone for the match as the scored a pair of runs.

Grizzlies swept the Golden

Eagles to take the 3-0 advantage at the break.

In singles action, the Grizzlies went 5-2, dropping matches at the No. 1 and No. 5 spot. Jordan Cox, Matias Hatem, Gilad Berman and Lachlan McPhee earned singles wins.

Women’s tennis keeps rolling The No. 2 Georgia Gwinnett women’s tennis team (5-1) remains undefeated in NAIA play as it defeated No. 15 Indiana Wesleyan (21-3) on Saturday 5-0.

“Three wins in two days is huge for us after not playing matches for three weeks,” GGC head coach Chase Hodges said. “I’m proud of the progress we continue to make and look forward to our next two matches on Sunday and Monday.”

On day two of the GGC Invitational, the Grizzlies swept doubles play with the duos Valeria Podda & Sophie Feller, Alyona Vasi-

leva & Chiara Di Salvo, and Klara Dohnalova & Helga Pinones-Haltenhoff leading the way.

Up 3-0 after doubles, the Grizzlies closed out the match with victories

by Podda (6-1, 6-0) at the No. 1 singles spot and Di Salvo (6-1, 6-0) at the No. 4 singles slot.

Softball splits Saturday began a twoday celebration where the Grizzlies will honor the Georgia Gwinnett softball team’s seven seniors. The Grizzlies split the opening doubleheader of their fourgame set against Georgetown (Ky.) on Saturday, dropping game one in a 7-6 heartbreaker while shutting out the Tigers for a 7-0 win in Game 2.

Prior to Game 1 against the Tigers, the Grizzlies recognized their seven seniors: Ashley Beyke, Alycia Fields, Alyssa Hathcoat, Tori Heinemann, Katie Lange, Rachel Stahlman and Haley Thompson.

4B • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

Sweeney ALL-COUNTY

•From Page 1B Amanda. I was like, ‘So, how does Amanda feel?’

He was like, ‘She didn’t even know she still had that record.’ I was like, ‘Oh, OK’ But she eventually gave me a shout out on Twitter, which was so cool. She gave me a congrats. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, Amanda.’”

The record was part of a nice finish this season for Sweeney, whose automatic All-American time in the 200 IM brought her third consecutive state title in that event. She is one of around a dozen girls swimmers in the 60-plus year history of Georgia high school swimming to win the same event three times.

She also swam on the Broncos’ first-place state medley relay that broke the state record, then posted an impressive time on her leg of a third-place 400 free relay.

The Brookwood coaches were proud of those feats, but also for what Sweeney means to the program outside of the pool. She currently is one of a handful of Gwinnett junior athletes chosen for the renowned IDEALS Leadership School.

“Devan is a very wellrounded individual and is far more than just a successful swimmer,” Brookwood head coach Greg Puckett said. “She also excels as a student and currently has a 3.941 GPA and a 93.6 percent cumulative average. She is also clearly one of the individuals that her teammates look to as a leader.

For the past two years, she has been the recipient of the Bronco Award given at our banquet. This award is voted on by the members of the team and is given to an individual who they would pick to represent the team as a good example of Brookwood swim and dive. She is the only individual to have ever received this award as a sophomore.”

Earning the respect of her high school team-

gwinnettdailypost.com

SWIMMING BOYS Boys swimmer of the year: Eric Strickland, Norcross, Sr. Won the Class AAAAAA state title and Gwinnett County titles in both the 50 and 100 freestyle Boys coach of the year: Greg Puckett, Brookwood Led the Broncos to Class AAAAAA and Gwinnett County championships First team • Marci Barta, Brookwood, Soph.

State champion in 200 individual medley, state and county runner-up in 100 breaststroke • Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, Sr. State, county champion in 500 freestyle, county champion, state runner-up in 100 backstroke • Jacob Finco, Parkview, Jr. Fifth at state, third at county in 100 freestyle, eighth at state, sixth at county in 50 freestyle • Andrew Huenniger, Brookwood, Jr. Fourth at state, county champion in 100 butterfly, fifth at state, county runner-up in 200 freestyle • Tyler Mazurek, North Gwinnett, Sr. Fourth at state, county in 500 freestyle, eighth at state, fifth at county in 200 freestyle • Christopher Pierce, Mill Creek, Jr. Fourth at state, county champion in 200 freestyle, fourth at state, third at county in 100 backstroke • Jacob Rees, Brookwood, Sr. Sixth at state and second at county in 100 freestyle, seventh at state in 50 freestyle • Matt Shelton, North Gwinnett, Jr. Eighth at state, third at county in 100 butterfly, 11th at state, fourth at county in 50 freestyle • Alex Taylor, Brookwood, Sr. State runner-up in 200 individual medley, fifth at state in 100 breaststroke, runner-up at county in 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke • Andrew Winton, Collins Hill, Soph.

State, county champion in 100 breaststroke, county champion and third at state in 200 individual medley Second team Matthew Albers, Brookwood, Jr. Driscoll Crabbe, Collins Hill, Jr. Bradley Dunham, Dacula, Soph.

Josh Fountain, Parkview, Jr. Drew Grier, Brookwood, Soph.

Wesley Hobbs, Collins Hill, Sr. Nick Mahoney, North Gwinnett, Jr. Arion Solomon, Norcross, Fr. Aidan Stoffle, Brookwood, Fr. Kell Waddell, Collins Hill, Jr.

mates happened quickly, though Sweeney was nervous about it when she was a freshman. Before she swam an event for the Broncos, her last name and youth swimming history pinned high hopes on her.

Each of her older siblings (there are seven Sweeney siblings, only two younger than her) swam for Brookwood, most with considerable success and in college.

Allyson (Texas A&M),

Conor (Georgia) and Aidan (Georgia) were college swimmers after high school. The only of her older siblings who didn’t swim in college, Keenan, plays football at Auburn.

“There were some high expectations,” said Sweeney, whose younger sisters Tegan (a Brookwood sophomore) and Reagan (a seventh-grader) also are year-round swimmers. “My brothers won state championships here and my sister won an

200 freestyle 1. Haley Arner, Collins Hill, 1:49.67 2. Ashley Neas, Duluth, 1:53.63 3. Tegan Sweeney, Brookwood, 1:53.73 4. Klaudia Holt, Peachtree Ridge, 1:54.02 5. Savannah Mitchell, Providence, 1:54.70 6. Megan Jones, North Gwinnett, 1:55.05 7. Sarah Jahns, Parkview, 1:57.70 8. Lilah Davis, Lanier, 1:58.10 9. Julia Rummins, North Gwinnett, 1:58.17 10. Maddie Cordle, Brookwood, 1:58.33 500 freestyle 1. Haley Arner, Collins Hill, 4:53.22 2. Ashley Neas, Duluth, 4:58.17 3. Klaudia Holt, Peachtree Ridge, 5:03.04 4. Savannah Mitchell, Providence, 5:03.65 5. Megan Jones, North Gwinnett, 5:05.52 6. Emma Claire Cohen, Brookwood, 5:09.82 7. Tegan Sweeney, Brookwood, 5:14.74 8. Sarah Jahns, Parkview, 5:15.92 9. Erin Scott, Brookwood, 5:16.54 10. Marianne Allard, North Gwinnett, 5:17.52

Second team Isabelle Andrews, Mill Creek, Fr. Juliana Carey, Brookwood, Fr. Rebecca Erwin, Duluth, Sr. Sarah Gries, Norcross, Jr. Megan Jones, North Gwinnett, Sr. Hannah Mahaffey, Archer, Jr. Savannah Mitchell, Providence Christian, Fr. Riha Moss, Peachtree Ridge, Sr. Andrea Thornell, Norcross, Fr. Zoe Walker, Parkview, Soph.

individual title. Everyone knew, ‘She’s a Sweeney.

She’s going to be pretty good.’ When I was on relays, it was like, ‘Oh no, I’m a freshman.’ I did not expect to do as well as I did freshman year. If you had told me freshman year that I would be the three-time IM state champ, I would have been so shocked. High school swimming definitely built my confidence. I knew there would be expectations here, but I didn’t

10. Mountain View, 3:57.00 6-Dive 1. Abby Gardner, Wesleyan, 315.35 2. Kate McCahan, Wesleyan, 285.60 3. Ansley Feininger, Wesleyan, 271.20 4. Sharon Holland, Wesleyan, 270.00 5. Ambria D’Alonzo, Mill Creek, 254.40 6. Lauren Henderson, Dacula, 244.95 7. Lyle Hoge, Norcross, 237.85 8. Markiyah Davis, South Gwinnett, 231.60 9. Callie Davis, Wesleyan, 222.25 10. Emily Hamil, Dacula, 218.85

Top performances of the 2015-16 season by Gwinnett County athletes and relays (distances in yards):

100 freestyle 1. Maddy Cohen, Brookwood, 50.23 2. Chantal Jordan, North Gwinnett, 53.09 3. Andrea Thornell, Norcross, 53.40 4. Leila Taylor, Brookwood, 53.53 5. Holland Danskin, Norcross, 53.71 6. Haley Arner, Collins Hill, 53.81 7. Marianne Allard, North Gwinnett, 54.38 8. Maddie Cordle, Brookwood, 54.50 9. Klaudia Holt, Peachtree Ridge, 54.67 10. Rebecca Erwin, Duluth, 54.79

First team • Marianne Allard, North Gwinnett, Soph.

Fourth at state, county champion in 200 individual medley, 11th at state, third at county in 100 breaststroke • Haley Arner, Collins Hill, Soph.

Second at state in 500 freestyle and fourth at state in 200 freestyle, county champion in both events • Raleigh Bentz, Providence Christian, Jr. State champion in the 100 backstroke, third at state in the 100 butterfly • Maddy Cohen, Brookwood, Jr. State, county champion in 100 freestyle, state runner-up in 100 backstroke, county champion in 50 freestyle • Klaudia Holt, Peachtree Ridge, Jr. Seventh at state, third at county in 500 freestyle, 12th at state, county runner-up in 200 freestyle • Chantal Jordan, North Gwinnett, Fr. Third at state, second at county in 50 freestyle, eighth at state, runner-up at county in 100 freestyle • Ashley Neas, Duluth, Fr. Fifth at state, county runner-up in 500 freestyle, 11th at state, third at county in 200 freestyle • Katherine Parker, Mill Creek, Sr. State, county champion in 100 backstroke, fifth at state, county runner-up in 100 butterfly • Erin Scott, Brookwood, Sr. Third at state, county champion in 100 breaststroke, eighth at state, fourth at county in 200 individual medley • Tegan Sweeney, Brookwood, Soph.

10th at state in 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly, fifth at county in 200 freestyle, sixth at county in 100 butterfly

know if I would ever live up to them.”

She quickly made her mark in the Sweeney tradition at Brookwood as a freshman, winning the 200 IM at state and placing fourth in the 100 backstroke. She also was county champion in the 200 IM and runner-up in the 100 fly that season, following it up with state and county titles in the 200 IM as a sophomore and placing second at state in the 100 back.

GWINNETT’S 2015-16 TOP SWIMMING AND DIVING PERFORMANCES SWIMMING AND DIVING

GIRLS 50 freestyle 1. Maddy Cohen, Brookwood, 23.47 2. Chantal Jordan, North Gwinnett, 23.70 3. Andrea Thornell, Norcross, 24.37 4. Rebecca Erwin, Duluth, 24.43 5. Sarah Gries, Norcross, 24.58 6. Zoe Walker, Parkview, 24.63 7. Sydney Weissman, Wesleyan, 24.83 8. Kelley Jones, North Gwinnett, 25.11 9. Reagan Balog, Collins Hill, 25.17 10. Marianne Allard, North Gwinnett, 25.24 10. Abby Gardner, Wesleyan, 25.24 10. Sarah Lowry, Mill Creek, 25.24

GIRLS Girls swimmer of the year: Devan Sweeney, Brookwood, Jr. State champion and county runner-up in the 200 individual medley, as well as county champion and third at state in the 100 butterfly Girls coach of the year: Greg Puckett, Brookwood Led the Broncos to the Gwinnett County title and a thirdplace finish in Class AAAAAA

“Devan may feel the pressure of living up to the success of her older siblings but those family members have also been a good support system for her as she developed as a swimmer,” Puckett said.

“I recall being at a summer league meet quite a few years ago and talking to her older sister Allyson. It may have actually been one of my first times meeting Devan. Allyson called her over and told her that she would pay her some amount of money if she could do her next event all under water. Devan completed the task and later collected her money from her sister.

That emphasis on a strong under water that her sister was trying to emphasize to her as a young swimmer at the time is now one of Devan’s strengths in many of her events.”

College swimming, like her siblings, is in Sweeney’s future, though she hasn’t selected a list of favorites yet. She is thinking of majoring in premed, following the path of her father John, chair of surgery at Emory and a former football player at Notre Dame.

After the college decision is done, Sweeney is excited to have one more season at Brookwood.

“The traditions here at Brookwood are awesome,” said Sweeney, who moved to the district from Austin, Texas, as a third-grader. “We’re privileged here at Brookwood to get the student-athlete experience. The team aspect of Brookwood is truly amazing. Through SwimAtlanta, you usually learn to individualize yourself and focus on your own goals. At Brookwood, you learn to be a leader and have relationships with everyone on the team. I think the swim team promotes that and it’s nice to have different friends. My life revolves around swimming, but lot of kids do swimming for fun. It’s just nice to be a part of different groups.”

Brookwood’s Maddy Cohen competes in the girls 100yard freestyle during this season’s Gwinnett County Swimming Championships at West Gwinnett Aquatic Center. (Photo: Kyle Hess) 100 backstroke 1. Katherine Parker, Mill Creek, 54.09 2. Maddy Cohen, Brookwood, 55.30 3. Raleigh Bentz, Providence, 55.34 4. Kyra Cortel-Fraser, Archer, 58.94 5. Juliana Carey, Brookwood, 58.97 6. Hannah Mahaffey, Archer, 59.33 7. Joyce Kim, North Gwinnett, 59.65 8. Devan Sweeney, Brookwood, 59.92 9. Sarah Gries, Norcross, 1:00.06 10. Lilah Davis, Lanier, 1:00.20 100 breaststroke 1. Erin Scott, Brookwood, 1:03.98 2. Marianne Allard, North Gwinnett, 1:05.08 3. Riha Moss, Peachtree Ridge, 1:05.97 4. Rebecca Erwin, Duluth, 1:08.25 5. Lydia Evans, Mill Creek, 1:08.39 6. Zoe Walker, Parkview, 1:08.82 7. Claudia Carroll, Providence, 1:09.46 8. Valerie Lin, North Gwinnett, 1:10.23 9. Bailey Williams, Mill Creek, 1:10.94 10. Abigail Swain, Archer, 1:11.41 100 butterfly 1. Devan Sweeney, Brookwood, 54.52 2. Raleigh Bentz, Providence, 55.49 3. Katherine Parker, Mill Creek, 55.66 4. Isabelle Andrews, Mill Creek, 57.63 5. Hannah Mahaffey, Archer, 57.78 6. Tegan Sweeney, Brookwood, 57.85 7. Juliana Carey, Brookwood, 59.09 8. Haley Arner, Collins Hill, 59.63 9. Joyce Kim, North Gwinnett, 59.94 10. Nyota Edjidjimo, Shiloh, 1:00.02 200 individual medley 1. Devan Sweeney, Brookwood, 2:01.66

2. Marianne Allard, North Gwinnett, 2:03.54 3. Erin Scott, Brookwood, 2:08.00 4. Riha Moss, Peachtree Ridge, 2:08.86 5. Haley Arner, Collins Hill, 2:09.11 6. Leila Taylor, Brookwood, 2:10.43 7. Abigail Duncan, North Gwinnett, 2:11.44 8. Savannah Mitchell, Providence, 2:14.11 9. Juliana Carey, Brookwood, 2:14.21 10. Tegan Sweeney, Brookwood, 2:15.16 200 freestyle relay 1. Brookwood, 1:37.93 2. North Gwinnett, 1:38.44 3. Norcross, 1:39.00 4. Wesleyan, 1:39.39 5. Collins Hill, 1:39.78 6. Parkview, 1:41.21 7. Mill Creek, 1:41.86 8. Duluth, 1:41.95 9. GAC, 1:42.75 10. Archer, 1:44.15 200 medley relay 1. Brookwood, 1:43.70 2. Mill Creek, 1:47.14 3. North Gwinnett, 1:48.75 4. Parkview, 1:52.28 5. Peachtree Ridge, 1:53.20 6. Archer, 1:53.90 7. Wesleyan, 1:54.55 8. Meadowcreek, 1:54.62 9. Grayson, 1:55.61 10. Norcross, 1:55.62 400 free relay 1. Brookwood, 3:30.28 2. Norcross, 3:37.34 3. North Gwinnett, 3:39.69 4. Mill Creek, 3:40.41 5. Peachtree Ridge, 3:40.50 6. Collins Hill, 3:42.49 7. Duluth, 3:44.18 8. Wesleyan, 3:44.91 9. Parkview, 3:45.62

11-Dive 1. Abby Gardner, Wesleyan, 531.90 2. Kate McCahan, Wesleyan, 477.95 3. Ambria D’Alonzo, Mill Creek, 413.95 4. Lyle Hoge, Norcross, 383.35 5. Callie Davis, Wesleyan, 374.10 6. Markiyah Davis, South Gwinnett, 358.75 7. Lauren Henderson, Dacula, 339.30 8. Devere Darkins, Brookwood, 313.35 9. Reecy Brown, Mill Creek, 301.15 10. Elizabeth Harriman, Brookwood, 300.15 BOYS 50 freestyle 1. Eric Strickland, Norcross, 20.36 2. Alex Taylor, Brookwood, 20.97 3. Marci Barta, Brookwood, 21.40 4. Kell Waddell, Collins Hill, 21.41 5. Jacob Rees, Brookwood, 21.44 6. Jacob Finco, Parkview, 21.49 7. Matthew Shelton, North Gwinnett, 21.61 8. Jon Hunt Ficken, Wesleyan, 21.71 9. Arion Solomon, Norcross, 21.78 10. Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, 22.04 100 freestyle 1. Eric Strickland, Norcross, 44.76 2. Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, 46.18 3. Jacob Finco, Parkview, 46.58 4. Jacob Rees, Brookwood, 46.80 5. Matthew Shelton, North Gwinnett, 47.18 6. Alex Taylor, Brookwood, 47.34 7. Arion Solomon, Norcross, 47.56 8. Kell Waddell, Collins Hill, 47.78 9. Andrew Huenniger, Brookwood, 48.24 10. Christopher Pierce, Mill Creek, 48.68 200 freestyle 1. Christopher Pierce, Mill Creek, 1:41.84 2. Andrew Huenniger, Brookwood, 1:42.07 3. Tyler Mazurek, North Gwinnett, 1:43.20 4. Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, 1:43.46 5. Jacob Rees, Brookwood, 1:43.85 6. Wesley Hobbs, Collins Hill, 1:44.10 7. Alex Taylor, Brookwood, 1:44.75

8. Andrew Winton, Collins Hill, 1:45.46 9. Sebastian DenBrok, North Gwinnett, 1:45.59 10. Alex Norcini, Parkview, 1:45.65 500 freestyle 1. Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, 4:29.08 2. Tyler Mazurek, North Gwinnett, 4:35.55 3. Bradley Dunham, Dacula, 4:37.91 4. Nicholas Mahoney, North Gwinnett, 4:40.33 5. Joshua Fountain, Parkview, 4:40.37 6. Matthew Albers, Brookwood, 4:40.65 7. Sebastian DenBrok, North Gwinnett, 4:44.26 8. Dylan Scott, Brookwood, 4:45.28 9. Andrew Winton, Collins Hill, 4:45.55 10. Shwan Ahn, Peachtree Ridge, 4:45.64 100 backstroke 1. Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, 49.46 2. Alex Taylor, Brookwood, 50.72 3. Christopher Pierce, Mill Creek, 50.76 4. Aidan Stoffle, Brookwood, 52.08 5. Keegan Walsh, Brookwood, 52.92 6. Fletcher Hilton, Archer, 53.49 7. Andrew Winton, Collins Hill, 53.75 8. Grayson Beckman, Brookwood, 53.90 9. Wesley Hobbs, Collins Hill, 54.86 9. Colton Kryski, Norcross, 54.86 100 breaststroke 1. Andrew Winton, Collins Hill, 56.61 2. Marci Barta, Brookwood, 56.78 3. Alex Taylor, Brookwood, 57.60 4. Wren Shimoji, Brookwood, 1:00.49 5. Cameron Ogden, Collins Hill, 1:00.88 6. Alec Young, Archer, 1:00.90 7. Brexton Wall, North Gwinnett, 1:01.93 8. Christopher Pierce, Mill Creek, 1:02.90 9. Victor Jemison, Parkview, 1:03.02 10. Cooper Villhauer, North Gwinnett, 1:03.10 100 butterfly 1. Andrew Huenniger, Brookwood, 50.15 2. Wesley Hobbs, Collins Hill, 52.02 3. Drew Grier, Brookwood, 52.55 4. Maliq Williams, Peachtree Ridge, 52.74 5. Matthew Shelton, North Gwinnett, 52.82 6. Eric Strickland, Norcross, 53.62 7. Alex Taylor, Brookwood, 53.70 8. Sebastian Rodriguez, Mill Creek, 53.69 9. Juan Rodriguez, Mill Creek, 53.76 10. Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, 54.09 200 individual medley 1. Marci Barta, Brookwood, 1:48.63 2. Alex Taylor, Brookwood, 1:49.33 3. Andrew Winton, Collins Hill, 1:50.34 4. Taylor Delk, Collins Hill, 1:55.99

5. Driscoll Crabbe, Collins Hill, 1:57.14 6. Josh Fountain, Parkview, 1:57.98 7. Alex Norcini, Parkview, 1:59.13 8. Christopher Pierce, Mill Creek, 2:00.07 9. Colton Kryski, Norcross, 2:00.09 10. Jacob Rees, Brookwood, 2:00.36 200 freestyle relay 1. Brookwood, 1:24.34 2. Norcross, 1:26.95 3. North Gwinnett, 1:27.46 4. Collins Hill, 1:28.01 5. Peachtree Ridge, 1:29.43 6. Parkview, 1:29.65 7. Wesleyan, 1:29.70 8. Mill Creek, 1:30.94 9. Duluth, 1:31.63 10. Archer, 1:34.66 200 medley relay 1. Brookwood, 1:34.54 2. Collins Hill, 1:34.56 3. North Gwinnett, 1:38.76 4. Mill Creek, 1:39.82 5. Wesleyan, 1:39.87 6. Parkview, 1:41.44 7. Duluth, 1:41.91 8. Norcross, 1:43.77 9. Dacula, 1:44.26 10. Archer, 1:45.27 400 freestyle relay 1. Brookwood, 3:03.38 2. Collins Hill, 3:07.64 3. Norcross, 3:08.88 4. North Gwinnett, 3:11.29 5. Parkview, 3:14.60 6. Mill Creek, 3:16.79 7. Wesleyan, 3:17.19 8. Peachtree Ridge, 3:19.72 9. Duluth, 3:25.23 10. GAC, 3:26.33 6-Dive 1. Peter Smithson, Collins Hill, 319.60 2. Griffin Ramsey, Norcross, 305.20 3. Anthony Albanese, Lanier, 266.95 4. Chauncey Robinson, Collins Hill, 250.90 5. Benjamin Parker, Collins Hill, 249.30 6. Benjamin Gross, Norcross, 249.15 7. Austin Wilkey, Meadowcreek, 235.90 8. Zavier Barker, Parkview, 233.60 9. Maxwell Pate, Parkview, 224.30 10. Grant Sauer, Wesleyan, 220.95 11-Dive 1. Peter Smithson, Collins Hill, 502.10 2. Griffin Ramsey, Norcross, 491.70 3. Tony Stewart, Greater Atlanta Christian, 405.90 4. Benjamin Parker, Collins Hill, 402.90 5. Anthony Albanese, Lanier, 364.30 6. Ben Gross, Norcross, 360.45 7. Zavier Barker, Parkview, 352.15 8. Joseph Wilson, Grayson, 328.45 9. Austin Wilkey, Meadowcreek, 323.80 10. Maxwell Pate, Parkview, 321.90

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 5B

Georgia runs out of steam against Kentucky in Nashville

By Darrell Bird The Sports Xchange

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kentucky will play for its 29th Southeastern Conference Tournament championship on Sunday after the No. 16 Wildcats defeated Georgia 93-80 in the semifinals on Saturday.

No. 2 seed Kentucky (25-8) faces No. 1-seeded Texas A&M (26-7) on Sunday at Bridgestone Arena. The Aggies crushed LSU 71-38 in the other semifinal game.

“That was a great test; That was a war,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said. “We got down and we didn’t stop. We kept playing, but they didn’t go away.

“We had to make big plays and big rebounds down the stretch to even think about beating them.”

Kentucky, which owns more SEC titles than all the conference teams combined, trailed throughout much of the game thanks to Georgia’s red-hot shooting and the Bulldogs’ work on the offensive glass.

It was not until 8:16 remained that Kentucky finally overtook Georgia 68-67 on a putback by freshman guard Isaiah Briscoe, who had been in Calipari’s doghouse for most of the game.

“As a coach, he demands the best out of you and that’s all he did,” Briscoe said. “I appreciate him for pushing me to being

Kentucky Wildcats forward Alex Poythress (22) (left) and Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) (right) go for the ball against Georgia Bulldogs guard Kenny Gaines (12) during the second half of game eleven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena.

made 6-for-9 shots from the field.

At 11:54 in the half, Georgia Bulldogs guard J.J. Frazier (30) drives against Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Georgia was shooting 71 Ulis (3) during the second half of game eleven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone percent from the field.

Arena. Kentucky won 93-80. (Photos: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports) During a 34-point loss somebody that obviously grab an 81-72 lead with scored 25 and had five during the regular season, I didn’t want to be in the 3:28 remaining. Freshman assists. Junior forward Georgia made only 22 first half. guard Tyler Ulis, the SEC Derek Willis had 14 percent.

“But in the second half, player of the year, led the points, Briscoe added 12 But with Georgia leadhe got the best out of me balanced scoring with and Poythress had 10. ing 23-14, Kentucky went and I performed.” eight. Briscoe had seven Georgia (19-13) was on a tear.

Overhearing Briscoe, and Poythress had six dur- led by sophomore forward Murray scored the first Calipari asked him if he ing the run.

Yante Maten with 20 four points and Ulis added appreciated his coach at From the time Georpoints. Junior guard J.J. the last six in a 13-5 run halftime. gia led 62-54 with 13:00 Frazier had 17 and senior that cut the lead to 28-27 “Now that the game is minutes to play, Kentucky guard Kenny Gaines had with 8:12 left in the first over, yes,” Briscoe said. outscored the Bulldogs 16. half.

“But at the moment …

39-18.

“They had won five Kentucky finally took no.”

“Your job is to make straight games and had us the lead at 34-32 with Until Briscoe’s gosure you’re prepared and beat most of the game,” 5:33 to play on a Murray ahead basket, Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament, Calipari said. “They are an 3-pointer. At that point, had been in the lead for the more weapons you NCAA team.”

Murray and Ulis had only 27 seconds. The have, the more chance you Despite the outcome, scored 25 of the Wildcats’ score capped a 14-5 run have,” Calipari said. “Foul things got off to a rocky 34 points. over nearly five minutes. trouble, bad play. It’s not start for Kentucky as But to its credit, GeorSenior forward Alex going to trip you up.”

Georgia jumped to a 15-5 gia charged back and held Poythress had six points; Murray led five Kenlead less than five minutes a 49-44 halftime lead.

Briscoe had five. tucky players in double into the game. Gaines That was one more point Kentucky went on to figures with 26 points on scored eight of the Bullthan the Bulldogs scored stretch the run to 27-10 to 8-for-12 shooting. Ulis dogs’ points and Georgia the entire game in an 82-

48 loss to Kentucky on Feb. 9 in Lexington.

Georgia ended the half shooting 61.3 percent.

Gaines was tops with 14 points and Frazier added 10.

Kentucky shot 45.2 percent in the half. Murray had 19 points. Ulis had 12.

Notes: After Saturday’s SEC Tournament win, Kentucky leads the series against Georgia, 121-26, including six in a row. …

Kentucky is 10-1 against Georgia in the SEC Tournament. The lone loss was the infamous 2008 game when a tornado forced games to be moved from the Georgia Dome to a nearly empty Alexander Memorial Coliseum on the Georgia Tech campus. … Freshman guard Jamal Murray owns the school record for having made a 3-pointer in 33 straight games.

COLLEGE BAKSETBALL ROUNDUP

Seton Hall upsets No. 3 Villanova 70-67 The Sports Xchange NEW YORK — Seton Hall captured its first Big East Conference Tournament title in 23 years with a 69-67 victory over No.3 Villanova before 19,812 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

The Pirates (25-8) last won the title with a win over Syracuse in 1993.

Villanova (29-5), the top seed, was looking to become the first team since Connecticut in 1999 to sweep the Big East’s regular season and tournament titles over a two-year span.

Isaiah Whitehead, who had the game-winning play, led the Pirates with 26 points. Kris Jenkins led the Wildcats with 23 points and Josh Hart had 17.

Whitehead converted a traditional three-point play on a layup with 18.5 seconds remaining to put the Pirates ahead 68-67.

Bill Haas hits his drive on the 9th hole during the third round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort­ Copperhead Course. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)

Bill Haas shoots 67, leads DeLaet by one The Sports Xchange Seton Hall Pirates players reacts after a shot by Seton Hall Pirates guard Isaiah Whitehead (not pictured) in the championship game of the Big East conference tournament against Villanova at Madison Square Garden. Seton Hall Pirates defeated Villanova Wildcats 69-67. (Photo: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports)

will play 13th-ranked and fourth-seeded Purdue in Sunday’s championship game.

Valentine, who had seven rebounds and 10 assists, made two free No. 1 Kansas 81, throws with 21.6 seconds No. 9 West Virginia 71 to play for a 62-59 lead, KANSAS CITY, Mo. — but Maryland’s Melo Top-ranked Kansas used Trimble countered with a scorching outside shootlayup with 14.5 seconds ing to defeat No. 9 West left, cutting the margin to Virginia in the title game 62-61. of the 20th Big 12 TournaValentine missed the ment. front end of a one-and-one Kansas shot 60 percent with 10.2 seconds to play, from 3-point range (9 of but Trimble missed a shot, 15) to claim the program’s Valentine rebounded with 10th tournament title. The 0.8 of a second left and Jayhawks (30-4) were led sank two game-clinching

by Devonte’ Graham with free throws.

27 points. Wayne Selden Maryland (25-8) made added 21 points and Perry only one field goal during Ellis finished with 17 as the final 10:23 and scored Kansas outscored West only four points in the fiVirginia 48-37 in the sec- nal 6:54. Robert Carter led ond half.

Maryland with 18 points.

The Mountaineers (268) were led by Devin WilNo. 13 Purdue 76, liams with 31 points.

Michigan 59 INDIANAPOLIS — No. 2 Michigan State 64, Purdue got 27 points and No. 18 Maryland 61 11 rebounds from center INDIANAPOLIS — A.J. Hammons, and the Denzel Valentine scored fourth-seeded Boilermak18 points, including four ers pulled away from No. pressure-packed free 8 seed Michigan in a Big throws during the final Ten tournament semifinal.

21.6 seconds, and No. Michigan got to within 2 Michigan State held 60-54 with 7:35 to play on off No. 18 Maryland in a Derrick Walton Jr. threethe Big Ten Tournament point play, but Hammons semifinals. scored the next five points The second-seeded to push the Purdue lead to Spartans (28-5), who have 65-54 with 4:38 remainwon 12 of their last 13, ing. Purdue (26-7) limited

the championship game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament No. 17 Texas A&M 71, on Saturday at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

LSU 38 Junior forward Shawn NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Prudhomme had 10 points — In a basketball week for Southern (22-12) and filled with drama, there was none in Texas A&M’s senior guard Adrian Rodgers added seven points and demolition of LSU in a SEC tournament semifinal 11 rebounds. game.

Senior guard Raeford Ben Simmons, LSU’s Worsham had 17 points freshman superstar, was and 12 rebounds for held to 10 points. No other Jackson State (19-15) and teammate scored more sophomore guard Paris than six as the Tigers (19- Collins collected 11 points 14) shot a miserable 20.6 and seven rebounds. percent (13 of 63) from the floor.

Fresno State 68, Eleven players scored San Diego State 63 for the Aggies (26-7), led Senior guard Marvelle by center Tonny TrochaHarris scored 18 points to Morelos with 13 points, help second-seeded Fresno as coach Billy Kennedy’s State beat top-seeded San reserves got more than Diego State 68-63 in the ample playing time. championship game of the It soon became an AgMountain West Confergie dunk show. Trochaence Tournament on Morelos threw one down Saturday at the Thomas & with 13:50 left for a 46-19 Mack Center in Las Vegas. advantage. Danuel House Junior forward Karachi took a long pass from Alex Edo scored nine points for Collins and dunked it 1:09 Fresno State (25-9), which later. Tavario Miller added handed the Aztecs one one with 11:20 left for a of their two conference 51-21 lead. losses. Senior guard Julien Lewis had eight points and Southern 54, seven rebounds.

Jackson State 53 Sophomore forward Trelun Banks scored 19 Malik Pope had 19 points points and Adrian Rodgers and 11 rebounds for San scored on a putback with Diego State (25-9). Senior 13 seconds left to give forward Winston Shepard fourth-seeded Southern to contributed 15 points, a 54-53 victory over third- eight rebounds and seven seeded Jackson State in assists.

Michigan (22-12) to five points in the final 7:34.

the 14th hole in a 68.

Charley Hoffman Bill Haas carded a sec- posted a 68 and was three ond straight 4-under-par shots back in a tie for 67 on Saturday to take a third with Ryan Moore, one-stroke lead over Gra- who birdied two of the ham DeLaet of Canada first five holes and added heading to the final round 16 pars in a 69. of the Valspar ChampionPatrick Reed birdied ship on the Copperhead two of the last three holes Course at Innisbrook Re- for a 68 that left him sort in Palm Harbor, Fla. another stroke behind in a tie for fifth with Charles Haas, who has won Howell III, who bogeyed seven times on the PGA Tour, recorded three bird- the final hole for a 70, and ies in the first six holes of 49-year-old Steve Stricker, who came in at 72. the back nine to take the Charl Schwartzel of lead but also had his only bogey on the 13th hole to South Africa shot 69 and finish 54 holes at 8-under was another shot down in solo eighth.

205.

Top-ranked Jordan Spi“I made some putts early, and when I hit some eth, the defending champion, continued to climb loose shots, I was able back from an opening to get up and down for 76 by posting a 67 that par,” said Haas, the 2011 FedEx Cup champion who included a 52-foot eagle has missed the cut in two putt on the 14th hole and was six strokes back in a of his last four starts. “I wish I hadn’t three-putted tie for ninth.

“I’m still in this golf for my only bogey on No. 13, but I’m very happy to tournament,” said Speith, who hasn’t made a bogey shoot 4 under again.

“The tee shot on 15 was in 28 holes. “(I’ll need) my best shot, but the sec- something like 7 under tomorrow, which is feasible. ond shot ran through the “So, to think after the green and I was fortunate to chip it in (for birdie). I first round that I go Saturday night and be able to just wanted to get it rollsleep with a chance to win ing on the green and was the golf tournament, I’m lucky it went in the hole.

“I’m getting away with very pleased with that.”

Amateur Lee McCoy, my loose shots, but you can’t do that for four days a senior at Georgia, had a 66 and also was in the tie and win, so I have to be for ninth with Jason Gore solid tomorrow.”

(67), John Huh (69), HenDeLaet, who has four victories on the Canadian rik Stenson (70) of Sweden, Justin Thomas (72), Tour but has yet to break Retief Goosen (72) of through on the U.S. tour, South Africa, Scott Brown hit a brilliant approach (72), Daniel Berger (73) from 268 yards to within and 36-hole co-leader three feet to set up a Will MacKenzie (74). three-foot eagle putt on

6B • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

Brookwood sweeps Jerry Arnold Invitational

By Chris Stephens Staff Correspondent

HOSCHTON — Leading by only a half a point over Marietta entering the final race of the Jerry Arnold Invitational, Brookwood called on Zach Israel Zach Israel to bring home the team title in the final race of the day — the 3,200-meter run.

Israel ran a 9:21.28 to win the race, beating Marietta’s duo of David Savic (9:22.75) and Hayden Tullos (9:34.52), who finished in third and seventh, respectively. The run gave the Broncos an 88.5-86 win over Marietta.

On the girls’ side, Brookwood ran away from the competition, scoring 119.5 total points, with Dacula finishing a distant second with 46 points.

The Broncos picked up five event wins on both the girls’ and boys’ side.

For the boys, Myles Scott (14.81) won the 110 and 300 hurdles (39.87), while Nate Blackmon won the triple jump (43-feet, 6.5-inches). The 400-meter relay also took home the top spot with a 41.90. The Broncos also got secondplace finishes from Terry Newell (10.87) in the 100 and Avery Baker (15.33) in the 110 hurdles. Blackmon (6-04) and Toju Etiwe (602) also went two-three in the high jump.

For the Brookwood girls, Brianna Isles won both the 100 (14.49) and 300

hurdles (46.5), while Mackenzie Ellison (5:09.69) won the 1,600, Caitlin Tate (24.59) won the 200, and the 400-meter relay team (48.23) also picked up the win.

Aiding in Brookwood’s dominant day were Ellison finishing second in the 800 (2:18.7), Isles finishing second in the triple jump (38-03.75), the 1,600-meter relay team finishing second (4:04.25) and Tate finishing third in the 400 (57.95).

The 3,200-meter relay team also finished third (10:08.33), as did Sydney Paylor in the pole vault (8-06).

Outside of Brookwood’s top finishes, Archer finished third on the boys’ side (62 points) while Mill Creek was fourth (54).

Dacula finished second (46) for the girls, and

Peachtree Ridge (43) was fourth.

Even with Brookwood’s consistent performance throughout meet, the day saw many elite performances.

Collins Hills’ Elijah Miller won the 100 (10.78), while Archer’s Aramis Bryant finished third (10.94).

Later in the day, Bryant took the 200 (22.06) with Mill Creek’s Jared Hayes (22.53) finishing third. Shiloh’s Christian Whitehead won the 400 (50.14), while Mountain View’s Tyler Barber (1:56.37) and Archer’s Damonte Ward (1:57.36) battled it out in the 800.

Shiloh’s 1,600-meter relay team cruised to a win with a time of 3:22.82 while Mill Creek (3:24.51) and Archer (3:26.46), weren’t that far behind.

Shiloh’s Chase Murray

finished second in the 300 hurdles (40.6) while North’s Mitchell Brice took third in the pole vault (12-0).

Archer’s Sam Wright won the shot put (57-2) and finished second in the discus (139-4). Miller finished second for Collins Hill in the long jump (21-1.5), while Mill Creek’s Edmond Graham took third (21-1).

Shiloh’s Julian McDuffie also finished third in the triple jump (42-0).

On the girls’ side, Jacquelyn Switzer won the 100 (12.01) and finished second in the 200 (24.63), while teammate Kyleeyah Whitehead finished third in the 100 (12.19).

Dacula swept the top two spots in the throws with Chelsea Igberaese winning both the shot (40-3.5) and discus (138-10) while

teammates Julianna Wager took second in the shot (39-07) and Elsie Igberaese took second in the discus (121-9). Mill Creek’s Rachel Machovec finished third in both events as well.

Dacula’s Rachel Sherrill won the pole vault (11-6), while Peachtree Ridge’s Maria Solares (9-6) was second.

North’s Lyndsey Fowler finished third in the 1,600 (5:23.56), while GAC’s Jada Jones and Peachtree Ridge’s Adina Nimene went two-three in the 100 hurdles. Shiloh’s Hayley Respress finished second in the 300 hurdles while Nimene finished third.

GAC’s 400-meter relay team finished third (48.8) and Peachtree Ridge’s Makayla McIntyre finished third in the triple jump (37-0).

PREP ROUNDUP

Paris does it all for Duluth baseball in 8-2 win at Shiloh From Staff Reports SNELLVILLE — Duluth’s Graham Paris did it all for the Wildcats in their 8-2 win over Shiloh on Saturday. Paris tossed a complete game and struck out 16 Generals to notch the win. He also helped his own cause by collecting three hits and driving in two runs. Trey Harris had two hits, an RBI and stole two bases while Chase Parker had two hits, stole three bases and scored twice for Duluth (6-4).

BASEBALL BASEBALL Mountain View 12, Montverde Academy (Fla.) 5 CARTERSVILLE — The Mountain View baseball team closed out the Perfect Game High School Showdown with a 3-1 record after a 12-5 win over Montverde Academy (Fla.) on Saturday at LakePoint.

Evan Ashburn earned the win for the Bears (8-3) as he

North Gwinnett 11, Wesleyan 4 SUWANEE — North Gwinnett defeated visiting Wesleyan 11-4 on Saturday. Connor Darling was the winning pitcher for the Bulldgogs (7-5) throwing five innings and striking out seven.

Randall Watson connected on a home run and drove in two runs. J.P. Baselj had two hits and two RBI and Michael Germano also had two hits and drove in a run. Tanner Hanes had two hits and Cade Heil, Wes Brooks and Clay Davis each drove in two runs in the victory.

Ryan Weed had a double and two RBI and Cole Mannion also drove in a run for the Wolves (9-2).

Heritage 4, Lanier 3 SUGAR HILL — Heritage defeated Lanier 4-3 on Satur-

day. Cameron Edwards pitched four and one-third innings and allowed only one hit and struck out four. Thomas Prince collected three hits, stole a base and scored a run while teammate Nick Tanner had two hits and an RBI for the Longhorns (3-9,3-3).

Buford 1, Oxford (Miss.) 0 EMERSON — Buford scored a run in the top of the sixth to defeat Oxford (Miss) 1-0 in the Perfect Game Tournament on Saturday. Buford finished the event with a 3-1 record.

Zach Fordham started for the Wolves (6-2) and went four innings before turning the ball over to Clay Dickie.

Dickie earned the win while Austin Wilhite notched his third save of the season. Wilhite also scored the only run of the game when he singled to lead off the sixth. Nick Wilhite reached on a bunt single and a sacrifice moved the runners to second and third when Justin Glover hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Austin with what turned out to be the winning run.

Providence 4, Athens Academy 0 LILBURN — Providence Christian defeated Athens

Academy 4-0 on Saturday. Carey Spratlin threw six innings of shutout ball to earn the win.

Spratlin scattered six hits and whiffed five and Cole Tillotson threw a perfect seventh inning for the Storm (4-6,1-0). Eight players had hits for Providence with Jacob Koerper and David Sloan having key doubles in the victory.

BOYSSOCCER SOCCER BOYS Norcross 3, Houston County 2 WARNER ROBINS — The Norcross boys scoccer team remained undefeated on the year with a 3-2 win at Houston County on Saturday.

The Blue Devils (3-2) got goals from Will Nowak, Gibou George and Divin Moke, who netted the game-winner.

GIRLSSOCCER SOCCER GIRLS Norcross 4, Houston County 2 WARNER ROBINS — Norcross girls soccer went on the road for a 4-2 win at Houston County on Saturday.

The Blue Devils (7-1) got goals from Hannah Shapiro, Natalie Simon, Rachel Dykes and Andrea Magana in the victory.

GAC 2, Richmond Hill 0 SAVANNAH — Greater Atlanta Christian continued its trip to Savannah with a 2-0 win over Richmond Hill on Saturday. Coming off their win late Friday against St. Vincent, the Spartans were led by Kaylann Boyd’s two goals to improve to 5-3-1 on the season.

fourth at the Lady Bear Invitational played at the Waynesboro County Club on Saturday.

Yang shot a one-under 70 to take home top honors. Wilton Kennerly and McKenzie Keeler combined with Yang on the team finish.

GIRLSLACROSSE LACROSSE GIRLS

Eriksson and Harper pace Wesleyan NORTH AUGUSTA (S.C.) — Wesleyan placed ninth at the Muskateer Invitational on Saturday. Rasmus Eriksson and Will harper shot 85 and 87, respectively, to lead the Wolves.

Mill Creek wins twice BUFORD — Mill Creek defeated JL Mann 14-5 and Centennial 21-9 on Saturday. In the opener, Amaya Hudson led the Hawks with four goals. Sara Grieco had two goals and three assists, Ashley Allen scored three times, Lyndsey Lewis scored twice and had three assists. Lexi Allen had four draw controls for Mill Creek.

Against Centennial, Hudson had five goals and four assists, Brooke Beverly chipped in five goals and two assists while Grieco and Lewis each had three goals and Allen scored twice for the Hawks (9-0).

GIRLSGOLF GOLF GIRLS Wesleyan places fourth WAYNESBORO — Behind the play of individual champion, Elisa Yang, Wesleyan finished

BOYSGOLF GOLF BOYS

GYMNASTICS GYMNASTICS Buford wins 11-team meet BUFORD — The Buford gymnastics team finished first in an 11-team meet on Saturday at the Gymnastix Training Center in Buford.

The Wolves took the top spot with a team score of 111.35, with Forsyth Central and Tift County finishing third.

Logan Nugent placed second in all-around with a 37.4, while also finishing second in beam with a 9.3. Lyndzi Jones finished first on beam with a 9.6.

Claudia Goyco finished third in both bars and beam.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE

Baseball

Major League Baseball Spring Training Friday’s Games St. Louis 4, Atlanta 3 NY Yankees 7, Baltimore 1 Houston 10, Detroit 4 Miami 6, Minnesota 5 Washington 9, NY Mets 5 Philadelphia 9, Atlanta 2 Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 2, Boston 1, 10 innings Arizona 12, Kansas City 3 LA Angels 8, LA Dodgers 4 Oakland 9, Cincinnati 4 Seattle 5, San Francisco 4 Texas 8, Milwaukee 5 Chi. Cubs 7, Cincinnati 4 Chi. White Sox 8, San Diego 3 Colorado 6, Cleveland 1 Saturday’s Games St. Louis 4, Houston 3 Miami at Boston, 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore 8, Minnesota 1 Tampa Bay 2, NY Yankees 1 Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 0 Philadelphia 8, Toronto 5 St. Louis 14, NY Mets 9 Arizona 9, San Francisco 5 Chi. Cubs 9, Chi. White Sox 2 Milwaukee 7, Colorado 6 Texas 14, Oakland 5 Arizona 3, Kansas City 0 LA Angels 9, San Francisco 5 San Diego 6, Cleveland 3 Washington at Atlanta, late Chi. Cubs at LA Dodgers, late Seattle at Cincinnati, late LA Dodgers at Seattle, late Today’s Games Atlanta at Houston, 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m.

NY Mets at Miami, 1:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at NY Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Washington, 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.

Arizona at Chi. White Sox, 4:05 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City, 4:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 4:10 p.m.

Texas at LA Angels, 4:10 p.m.

San Diego at San Francisco, 6:05 p.m.

Monday’s Games Houston at Washington, 1:05 p.m.

Minnesota at St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.

NY Mets at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Baltimore, 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Boston, 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1:05 p.m.

Chi. White Sox at Kansas City, 4:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at LA Dodgers, 4:05 p.m.

San Diego at Chi. Cubs, 4:05 p.m.

Texas at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at LA Angels, 4:10 p.m.

Colorado at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.

Seattle at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Basketball

pitched 4 and 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on three hits and striking out three.

Cameron Hankins led the way with two RBIs and a run scored. Evan Kimble, Brennan Berger and John Paul Kakos registerd their first hits of the year as Mountain View collected 11 as a team. Ryan Mueller also had a single, an RBI and a run scored.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto.....................43.. 20..... .683........ — Boston.....................39.. 27..... .591....... 5.5 New York..................27.. 40..... .403........ 18 Brooklyn...................18.. 47..... .277........ 26 Philadelphia...............9.. 56.......138........ 35 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Miami.......................38.. 27..... .585........ — Charlotte..................36.. 28..... .562........1.5 Atlanta.....................36.. 29..... .554.......... 2 Washington..............30.. 34..... .469........7.5 Orlando....................28.. 36..... .438....... 9.5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland.................46.. 18.......719........ — Indiana.....................35.. 30..... .538...... 11.5 Detroit......................33.. 32..... .508..... 13.5 Chicago...................32.. 32..... .500........ 14 Milwaukee................27.. 38.......415..... 19.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio.............55.. 10..... .846........ — Memphis..................39.. 26..... .600........ 16 Houston...................33.. 32..... .508........ 22 Dallas.......................33.. 33..... .500..... 22.5 New Orleans............24.. 40..... .375..... 30.5 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City.........44.. 21..... .677........ — Portland...................34.. 32.......515..... 10.5 Utah.........................30.. 35..... .462........ 14 Denver.....................27.. 38.......415........ 17 Minnesota................21.. 45.......318..... 23.5 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State...........58.... 6..... .906........ — L.A. Clippers............42.. 22..... .656........ 16 Sacramento.............25.. 39..... .391........ 33 Phoenix...................17.. 48..... .262......41.5 L.A. Lakers...............14.. 52.......212........ 45 Friday’s Games Charlotte 118, Detroit 103 Philadelphia 95, Brooklyn 89 Houston 102, Boston 98 Miami 118, Chicago 96 Memphis 121, New Orleans 114, OT Minnesota 99, Oklahoma City 96 Utah 114, Washington 93 Orlando 107, Sacramento 100 Golden State 128, Portland 112 L.A. Clippers 101, New York 94 Saturday’s Games Indiana 112, Dallas 105 Houston at Charlotte, late Detroit at Philadelphia, late Miami at Toronto, late Memphis at Atlanta, late New Orleans at Milwaukee, late Oklahoma City at San Antonio, late Washington at Denver, late Phoenix at Golden State, late Orlando at Portland, late Today’s Games Cleveland at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

Indiana at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Utah at Sacramento, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 8 p.m.

New York at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Dallas at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Denver at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Golf PGA Tour Valspar Championship Saturday Palm Harbor, FL Purse: $6,100,000 i - Innisbrook Resort - Copperhead Course (par 71, 7340 yards) Third Round

Bill Haas.......................... 71-67-67..... —.....205....-8 Graham DeLaet.............. 72-66-68..... —.....206....-7 Charley Hoffman............. 69-72-67..... —.....208....-5

Chicago at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Houston, 8 p.m.

Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Cleveland at Utah, 10:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

College Friday’s Games EAST Davidson 90, St. Bonaventure 86, OT Hampton 89, Savannah State 55 Maryland 97, Nebraska 86 Old Dominion 89, Western Kentucky 77 South Carolina State 67, Norfolk State 65 St. Joseph’s 86, George Washington 80 Temple 79, South Florida 62 VCU 85, Massachusetts 70 Villanova 76, Providence 68 Virginia 73, Miami-Florida 68 West Virginia 69, Oklahoma 67 SOUTH Georgia 65, South Carolina 64 Jackson State 74, Mississippi Valley State 68 Louisiana State 84, Tennessee 75 Louisiana-Lafayette 90, South Alabama 68 Middle Tennessee St. 99, Marshall 90 North Carolina 78, Notre Dame 47 Southern 81, Texas Southern 73 Stephen F. Austin 104, Houston Baptist 68 Texas A&M 72, Florida 66 Texas A&M CC 79, Sam Houston St. 76 Texas-Arlington 72, Texas State 63 Tulane 72, Houston 69 MIDWEST Akron 80, Bowling Green 66 Buffalo 88, Ohio 74 Connecticut 104, Cincinnati 97, 4OT Dayton 69, Richmond 54 Kansas 70, Baylor 66 Kentucky 85, Alabama 59 Memphis 89, Tulsa 67 Michigan 72, Indiana 69 Michigan St 81, Ohio St. 54 Purdue 89, Illinois 58 Seton Hall 87, Xavier 83 WEST Cal. State - Bakersfield 72, Seattle 47 Fresno St. 64, Colorado St. 56 Hawaii 88, UC Santa Barbara 76 Long Beach St. 77, UC Irvine 72 Montana 81, Idaho 72 New Mexico St. 78, UMKC 64 Oregon 95, Arizona 89, OT San Diego St. 67, Nevada 55 Utah 82, California 78, OT Weber St. 83, North Dakota 78, OT Saturday’s Scores EAST Connecticut 77, Temple 62 Hampton 81, South Carolina State 69 Seton Hall 69, Villanova 67 Stony Brook 80, Vermont 74 VCU 76, Davidson 54 SOUTH Louisiana-Monroe 82, Texas-Arlington 71 Memphis 74, Tulane 54 Middle Tennessee St. 55, Old Dominion 53 Southern 54, Jackson State 53 Texas A&M 71, Louisiana State 38 Virginia vs. North Carolina at Washington, DC, late Texas A&M CC vs. Stephen F. Austin at Katy, TX, late

Ryan Moore.................... 70-69-69..... —.....208....-5 Charles Howell III............67-72-70..... —.....209....-4 Patrick Reed....................71-70-68..... —.....209....-4 Steve Stricker..................71-66-72..... —.....209....-4 Charl Schwartzel.............71-70-69..... —.....210....-3 Daniel Berger.................. 70-68-73..... —..... 211....-2 Scott Brown.................... 70-69-72..... —..... 211....-2 Retief Goosen................. 70-69-72..... —..... 211....-2 Jason Gore..................... 72-72-67..... —..... 211....-2 John Huh......................... 71-71-69..... —..... 211....-2 Will MacKenzie................ 70-67-74..... —..... 211....-2 Lee McCoy......................74-71-66..... —..... 211....-2 Jordan Spieth................. 76-68-67..... —..... 211....-2 Henrik Stenson................71-70-70..... —..... 211....-2 Justin Thomas.................72-67-72..... —..... 211....-2 Sung-Hoon Kang............ 72-68-72..... —.....212....-1 Jerry Kelly....................... 70-69-73..... —.....212....-1

MIDWEST Arkansas-Little Rock 72, LouisianaLafayette 65 Kansas 81, West Virginia 71 Kentucky 93, Georgia 80 Michigan St 64, Maryland 61 Purdue 76, Michigan 59 St. Joseph’s 82, Dayton 79 Buffalo vs. Akron at Cleveland, OH, late WEST Fresno St. 68, San Diego St. 63 Montana vs. Weber St. at Reno, NV, late Utah vs. Oregon at Las Vegas, NV, late Cal. State - Bakersfield vs. New Mexico St. at Las Vegas, NV, late Long Beach St. vs. Hawaii at Anaheim, CA, late

Hockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston................70..39. 23.... 8... 86.213.188 Florida................67..37. 21.... 9... 83.187.163 Tampa Bay.........68..39. 24.... 5... 83.186.163 Detroit.................68..34. 23...11... 79.173.181 Montreal.............68..32. 30.... 6... 70.186.190 Ottawa................69..31. 30.... 8... 70.198.218 Buffalo................70..28. 33.... 9... 65.167.190 Toronto................66..22. 33...11... 55.159.197 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington.........67..49. 13.... 5.103.217.155 NY Rangers........68..39. 22.... 7... 85.194.176 NY Islanders.......66..37. 21.... 8... 82.190.166 Pittsburgh...........67..35. 24.... 8... 78.183.170 Philadelphia........66..32. 23...11... 75.170.175 Carolina..............69..31. 26...12... 74.170.186 New Jersey.........68..32. 29.... 7... 71.151.170 Columbus...........68..28. 32.... 8... 64.180.211 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas..................69..41. 20.... 8... 90.223.198 St. Louis..............69..40. 20.... 9... 89.178.168 Chicago..............69..41. 22.... 6... 88.195.168 Nashville.............68..34. 21...13... 81.187.173 Colorado.............69..35. 30.... 4... 74.186.195 Minnesota...........68..31. 27...10... 72.178.171 Winnipeg............67..27. 35.... 5... 59.173.201 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles........66..40. 22.... 4... 84.179.152 Anaheim.............67..37. 21.... 9... 83.167.159 San Jose............67..37. 24.... 6... 80.198.177 Arizona...............68..29. 32.... 7... 65.181.211 Vancouver...........66..26. 28...12... 64.160.190 Calgary...............68..28. 35.... 5... 61.182.213 Edmonton...........70..27. 36.... 7... 61.169.205 Friday’s Games Pittsburgh 3, Columbus 2 Philadelphia 3, Tampa Bay 1 St. Louis 5, Anaheim 2 Dallas 5, Chicago 2 Arizona 4, Calgary 1 Saturday’s Games Boston 3, NY Islanders 1 Buffalo 3, Carolina 2, OT Detroit 3, NY Rangers 2, OT Minnesota at Montreal, late Toronto at Ottawa, late Philadelphia at Florida, late Colorado at Winnipeg, late

Danny Lee...................... 70-72-70..... —.....212....-1 Louis Oosthuizen............ 72-70-70..... —.....212....-1 K.J. Choi.......................... 74-67-72..... —.....213.... E Jamie Lovemark..............70-71-72..... —.....213.... E George McNeill............... 74-66-73..... —.....213.... E Sam Saunders.................74-71-68..... —.....213.... E Shawn Stefani................. 73-72-68..... —.....213.... E Daniel Summerhays........71-73-69..... —.....213.... E Danny Willett................... 70-72-71..... —.....213.... E Tyler Aldridge.................. 70-72-72..... —.....214...+1 Branden Grace............... 72-72-70..... —.....214...+1 Brandon Hagy................. 70-73-71..... —.....214...+1 Justin Hicks.................... 72-72-70..... —.....214...+1 Patton Kizzire...................71-73-70..... —.....214...+1 Russell Knox................... 75-69-70..... —.....214...+1 Kevin Na......................... 74-68-72..... —.....214...+1 Cameron Smith................70-71-73..... —.....214...+1

St. Louis at Dallas, late Arizona at Edmonton, late Nashville at Vancouver, late New Jersey at Los Angeles, late Washington at San Jose, late Today’s Games Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 12:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Columbus, 3 p.m.

Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Florida at NY Islanders, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Chicago, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Winnipeg at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

New Jersey at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 Lineup After qualifying race Sunday At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Arizona Lap length: 1.0 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 138.387.

2. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 137.515.

3. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 137.426.

4. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 137.394.

5. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 137.174.

6. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 137.174.

7. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 137.033.

8. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 136.934.

9. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 136.773.

10. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 136.752.

11. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 136.555.

12. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 136.307.

13. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 137.247.

14. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 137.216.

15. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 137.091.

16. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 137.028.

17. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 136.971.

18. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 136.893.

19. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 136.851.

20. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 136.576.

21. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 136.503.

22. (47) A.J. Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 136.488.

23. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 136.395.

24. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 137.19.

25. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 135.537.

26. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 135.527.

27. (38) Landon Cassill, Ford, 135.394.

28. (14) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 135.369.

29. (23) David Ragan, Toyota, 135.206.

30. (44) Brian Scott, Ford, 134.917.

31. (7) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 134.514.

32. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 134.429.

33. (95) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 134.068.

34. (98) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 133.67.

35. (15) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 133.072.

36. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 132.895.

37. (30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 132.797.

38. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 132.768.

39. (32) Joey Gase, Ford, 132.543.

Xfinity Series Axalta Faster. Tougher.

Brighter. 200 Results Saturday At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, AZ Lap Length: 1.00 miles 1. (3) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200 laps, 149.7 rating, 0.0 points,

Gregory Yates................. 69-73-72..... —.....214...+1 Thomas Aiken................. 75-69-71..... —.....215...+2 Luke Donald................... 75-69-71..... —.....215...+2 Jason Dufner...................72-71-72..... —.....215...+2 Whee Kim........................72-71-72..... —.....215...+2 Matt Kuchar.....................71-70-74..... —.....215...+2 Justin Leonard................ 72-72-71..... —.....215...+2 Camilo Villegas............... 72-73-70..... —.....215...+2 Steve Wheatcroft............. 73-68-74..... —.....215...+2 Ken Duke.........................67-73-76..... —.....216...+3 Padraig Harrington...........74-71-71..... —.....216...+3 Hiroshi Iwata....................71-74-71..... —.....216...+3 Hunter Mahan................. 73-72-71..... —.....216...+3 Ryan Palmer....................71-74-71..... —.....216...+3 Vijay Singh...................... 75-70-71..... —.....216...+3 Brett Stegmaier................71-72-73..... —.....216...+3 Will Wilcox........................72-71-73..... —.....216...+3

2. (1) Erik Jones, Toyota, 200, 122.4, 40.0, 3. (2) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 200, 118.6, 38.0, 4. (10) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 200, 114.0, 37.0, 5. (5) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 200, 107.6, 0.0, 6. (4) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 107.7, 36.0, 7. (6) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 100.6, 0.0, 8. (16) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 200, 93.4, 33.0, 9. (7) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 200, 101.6, 0.0, 10. (17) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 200, 86.8, 31.0, 11. (8) Brandon Jones, Chevrolet, 200, 91.1, 30.0, 12. (9) Darrell Wallace Jr., Ford, 199, 91.5, 29.0, 13. (11) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 199, 85.0, 28.0, 14. (13) Ryan Reed, Ford, 199, 81.0, 27.0, 15. (14) Justin Marks, Chevrolet, 199, 78.8, 26.0, 16. (12) Blake Koch, Chevrolet, 199, 74.2, 25.0, 17. (15) Jeb Burton, Ford, 199, 75.2, 24.0, 18. (26) Dakoda Armstrong, Toyota, 198, 65.7, 23.0, 19. (28) Dylan Lupton, Chevrolet, 198, 65.2, 22.0, 20. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 198, 66.5, 21.0, 21. (24) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, 197, 58.3, 20.0, 22. (22) David Starr, Toyota, 197, 52.6, 19.0, 23. (18) Spencer Gallagher, Chevrolet, 196, 59.3, 0.0, 24. (19) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 196, 63.8, 17.0, 25. (25) Ray Black Jr., Chevrolet, 196, 52.3, 16.0, 26. (27) T.J. Bell, Toyota, 196, 52.3, 15.0, 27. (21) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 195, 66.0, 14.0, 28. (20) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 195, 58.4, 13.0, 29. (35) B.J. McLeod, Ford, 194, 43.8, 12.0, 30. (38) Harrison Rhodes, Chevrolet, 194, 40.3, 11.0, 31. (34) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 194, 42.3, 10.0, 32. (31) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 193, 45.8, 9.0, 33. (36) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 191, 36.8, 8.0, 34. (37) Derrike Cope, Chevrolet, 191, 32.6, 7.0, 35. (32) Mario Gosselin, Chevrolet, 190, 40.0, 6.0, 36. (33) D.J. Kennington, Dodge, 190, 33.0, 5.0, 37. (40) Todd Peck, Ford, 188, 27.3, 4.0, 38. (39) Mike Harmon, Dodge, 182, 28.3, 3.0, 39. (30) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, Overheating, 11, 26.5, 2.0, 40. (29) Jeff Green, Toyota, Vibration, 5, 23.2, 1.0,

Gary Woodland............... 73-72-71..... —.....216...+3 Jonas Blixt...................... 70-73-74..... —.....217...+4 Seung-Yul Noh................. 71-71-75..... —.....217...+4 Chez Reavie................... 69-75-73..... —.....217...+4 Kyle Reifers......................71-73-73..... —.....217...+4 Rory Sabbatini.................73-71-73..... —.....217...+4 Blayne Barber..................71-72-75..... —.....218...+5 Matt Every.......................70-74-74..... —.....218...+5 Ian Poulter.......................72-71-75..... —.....218...+5 Mark Hubbard..................71-73-75..... —.....219...+6 Chris Kirk........................ 72-72-75..... —.....219...+6 Kyle Stanley.................... 73-69-77..... —.....219...+6 Mark Wilson.....................74-69-76..... —.....219...+6 Carlos Ortiz.................... 74-69-77..... —.....220...+7 Chesson Hadley............. 68-76-77..... —.....221...+8 Hudson Swafford.............73-71-77..... —.....221...+8 Kevin Chappell................ 72-72-78..... —.....222...+9

www.gwinnettdailypost.com | www.gwinnettprepsports.com

0313_GDP_SUN_CLASS_Classifieds 3/11/2016 5:02 PM Page B8

B8 • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

CHEVROLET MALIBU, 2014 Silver Ice Metallic, Stk#8500 $16,600 877-698-5030

FORD FIESTA SE, 2014 Race Red, Stk#P8182 $11,501 800-PREOWNED

HONDA ACCORD COUPE, 2012 Alabaster Silver Metallic, Stk#660080B $14,000 877-698-5030

LEXUS ES 300H, 2013 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#U40588 $29,993 770-680-1000

LEXUS GS 350, 2013 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#U40757 $36,990 770-680-1000

LOST PASSPORT I, MVUMO K. MBURA, REPORTED TO GWINNETT COUNTY POLICE ON 02.03.16 THE LOSS OF MY TANZANIA PASSPORT. THE GWINNETT COUNTY POLICE REPORT NUMBER IS #160010594. IF YOU HAVE FOUND THIS PASSPORT PLEASE SEND OR RETURN IT TO GWINNETT COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT OR TANZANIA EMBASSY AT 1232 22ND ST. N.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20037 (TEL: 1-202-939-6125) OR CALL 678-365-7755

CHRYSLER 200, 2015 Ceramic BlueClearcoat, Stk#670130M $15,900 877-698-5030

FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN, 2013 Ingot Silver, Stk#FY382856A $9,970 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

DODGE AVENGER, 2013 Tungsten, Stk#FC498599B $13,979 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place FLOWERY BRANCH Fri, 3/11/16 & Sat, 3/12/16, 8-3pm daily.

Over 60 houses - Tons of household goods, furniture, games, sports items, adult & children clothing, garden items and more! Shop early for great deals! Like Us: Facebook.com/Sterlingonthelake

APPLIANCES

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

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

FIAT 500 SPORT, 2015 Nero Puro, Stk#GR337338A $14,400 800-PREOWNED

HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2012 Polished Metal Metallic, Stk#8517 $13,500 877-698-5030

BED- QUEEN PILLOW TOP MATTRESS Set-NEW-still in plastic, $200. King size pillow top mattress set, brand new in plastic, $300.

Can Deliver.

Call 706-347-4814 China Cabinet, antique, exc. cond. $300. Antique Secretary, exc. cond. $300.

Oak kit. table, leaf, 6 chairs $150. Antique dining room table, leaf, 6 chairs $400. Love seat $50. Blue Wing Chair $35. Bar mirrors $20/ea. Beer lights (2 ea) $30/ea. Pictures online. 770-851-8566

LEXUS RX 350, 2014 Starfire Pearl, Stk#U40736 $36,990 770-680-1000

LEXUS ES 350, 2014 Cerulean Blue Metal, Stk#U40700 $31,993 770-680-1000

LEXUS RX 450H, 2011 Starfire Pearl, Stk#G160533A $29,990 770-680-1000

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S, 2014 Brilliant Silver, Stk#FC274619A $14,452 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

NISSAN MURANO, 2011 Tinted Bronze Metallic, Stk#650198A $15,500 877-698-5030

NISSAN PATHFINDER SV SUV, 2015 Cayenne Red, Stk#P5271 $24,969 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

FORD TAURUS LIMITED, 2015 Sterling Grey, Stk#P8167 $21,000 800-PREOWNED HONDA ODYSSEY, 2007 Ocean Mist Metallic, Stk#670196A $10,000 877-698-5030

Your Dealership Should Be Easy To Find!

Duluth Hwy 120

400

Boggs Rd

FORD ESCAPE, 2014 Sterling Gray Metallic, Stk#670037A $15,999 877-698-5030

GMC ACADIA, 2011 Summit White, Stk#670226B $17,200 877-698-5030

lvd

1

Boggs Rd

HONDA ACCORD, 2007. White/Beige, 92k Miles, Factory Navigation, Non-Smoker. $3300. 404-445-7403

JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE, 2015 Brilliant Black, Stk#FFDO1457A $19,398 800-PREOWNED

GWINNETT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

Hwy 316

ALPHARETTA

3

9

BUFORD NORTHPOINT MALL

ROSWELL

DULUTH 4

400 PERIMETER MALL

Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

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

GWINNETT PLACE MALL

1

A RU VER IN RD

75

COMMERCE

53

DECATUR

2

MALL OF GA

BUFORD

WINDER

LAWRENCEVILLE

SNELLVILLE

LOGANVILLE

L

RIA

MO

ME

MALL OF GA

LILBURN

N'LAKE MALL

ATLANTA

60

2

BE

TUCKER

DEADLINE

GAINESVILLE Hwy

CUMMING

LINERS PUBLICATION DAY

WN'S BRO E G BRID

Dr. Buford

FORD F-150, 1988 One owner.

Excellent condition.

115k miles.

770-786-4229 or 404-625-6293

eB ellit Sat

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

Follow the signs to Boggs Road.

HEWATT RD

ESTATE SALE French Provincial Bdrm.

Suite w/ double bed, box springs, mattress, dresser / mirror, chest of drawers, & night stand, $1495. Traditional Bdrm.

Suite w/ queen bed, box springs, dresser / mirror, chest of drawers, night stand, $1495. Roll top secretarial desk. Total body vibrating machine.

China. Call for more info.

678-327-7321.

LEXUS ES 350, 2013 Satin Cashmere Metallic, Stk#U40698 $29,993 770-680-1000

69,340 ONE OWNER MILES! CONVERTIBLE! Fabulous, all original and the best you will find. Hagerty and NADA value $34,000$73,000. Drive anywhere...it is like new and has a super low price of only $18,900, great investment and fast appreciating.

Call 770-873-2627.

r.

Buford D

DINING SET With Six (6) Cushioned Chairs. Excellent Condition. $450.

Call 404-921-8180

LEXUS LS 460, 2013 Ultra White, Stk#G1603838 $52,990 770-680-1000

FORD MUSTANG, 2013 Sterling Grey, Stk#G5264339A $17,032 800-PREOWNED HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2015 Urban Titanium Metallic, Stk#L5200070 $17,200 877-698-5030

FORD ESCAPE S, 2013 Oxford White, Stk#P8171 $16,872 800-PREOWNED

LEXUS ES 350, 2012 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#U40738 $26,590 770-680-1000

NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SV, 2012 Winter Frost Pearl, Stk#P5266 $20,989 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

MERCEDES-BENZ, 1988 560 SL HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2014 Crystal Black Pearl, Stk#640349A $14,200 877-698-5030

FORD EDGE SE, 2011 Ingot Silver, Stk#GBB14907A $16,518 800-PREOWNED

MERCEDES C250W SPORT, 2012 Diamond White, Stk#G5218614B $18,999 800-PREOWNED

FORD FUSION SE, 2013 Bordeaux, Stk #P8177 $13,999 800-PREOWNED

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

20

CONYERS

20

VEHICLES

DISPLAY ADS PUBLICATION DAY CHEVROLET CRUZE LS SEDAN, 2014 Black Granite, Stk#GC146764A $12,997 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

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

To place a Classified ad please call CHRYSLER PACIFICA, 2006. Touring. Sharp as they come! Loaded, 3rd seat. Garage kept.

A+ car facts. 108k mi. $5995. 770-616-7399

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

770-962-7355

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

HAYES LAWRENCEVILLE

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

2

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

RICK HENDRICK

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

RICK HENDRICK

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

400180-1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3220 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039, 770.985.4287 on March 24, 2016 at 12:00PM F1004 – Phillip Trocheck – computer monitor, dresser, washer, dryer L104 – Yarnell Palmore – bags of clothes, vacuum, TV F1205 – Joyce Taylor – bicycle, lawn chairs, headboard, foot board F1038 – Lashunne Jonnson – chair, table, headboard, flower pots D110 – Gail Perry – chair, mattresses, shoes, desk J134 – Mary Malone – headboard, side rails tennis, racquet, golf clubs K1017 – Tracy Young – chairs, cookware, china cabinet, dresser H134 – Tammie Hudson – TV’s, vacuum, aquarium, end tables I112 – Sheila Simmons – chairs, washer, dryer, TV L152 – Marie Jordan – dining table, chairs, baker’s rack, headboard J148 – Jose Iglesias – motorcycle helmet, computer, washer, dryer The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-405858, 3/6,13

Only $15,900.

Call 770-895-7161

Call 770-882-4605.

LEXUS IS 250, 2013 Tungsten Pearl, Stk#U40786 $28,590 770-680-1000

FORD FOCUS SE, 2015 Black, Stk#P8166 $13,350 800-PREOWNED

Built-in oven, self cleaning, std. size 27x27. Maytag Stove, dbl. oven, warmer, broiler, self-cleaning, 30x46. 352-263-1936

PUBLIC AUCTION On 03/23/2016 at 2:00 PM StoreSmart self storage located at 2914 Buford Dr. Buford, GA. 30519 will conduct a public auction of the following: Unit #1071, Lori Hill, table, chairs, boxes, tv.

Unit # 1081 Deborah Sims, recliner, washer dryer, boxes.

Unit #1086, Sinnessa Weathington, Boxes, chairs, bed, tv’s. Unit #2009 Kennise Myers, washer, chest, bike, fridge. Unit #3008, Ronni Moorehead, washer, dryer, boxes, ladder. Unit #3012, Manuela hires, suite case, bags, board games, boxes.

Unit#3035, Christian Blithe, bed, dresser, office chair lamp. Unit # 3079 Latosha Lowe, boxes, chair, rug, ladder. Tecia Garrett Unit #3083, dresser, bed, night stand, bed. Unit #4010 Schlondra johns, totes, couch, night stand, dresser. Unit #4120 Kevin Bailey, couch, boxes, totes, tv 929-405691, 3/6,13

Drive anywhere and collect for fun and appreciation. Should be the fastest appreciating car of the 1980’s over the next 5 to 10 years.

y.

Unit # 6036–Nelson, Anthony - Misc & Household Items 929-405671, 3/6,13

LEXUS ES 300H, 2015 Atomic Silver, Stk#G150905L $37,990 770-680-1000

and NADA value $35,500-45,200.

Hw

Unit #2040 –Hurt, VickyMisc. & Household Items

Show car, has won many trophies!

ord

Unit #4017 –Price, Byron–Misc. & Household Items

Unit # 2004–Chappell Jr., Anthony- Misc. & Household Items

MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SL, 1988 117K MILES. Owned by 83 year old gentleman. Gorgeous silver w/blue leather interior and two tops.

He spent over $5K in last year doing all preventive maintenance.

Exceptional in every way. Great CarFax and 0 accidents. Hagerty

Fabulous red with tan leather.

Over $6,000 just spent on custom red paint and chrome Mercedes wheels. 2 tops, super Car Fax. Drive anywhere, Hagerty Old Car Value Guide and NADA value $25,000-$73,000.

HONDA CIVIC LX-S SEDAN, 2010.

Maroon Pearl, auto., 80k mi. New tires.

One owner. $8900.

Call 678-518-4259.

GARAGE SALES

3:00 PM 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Unit #1056 –Spencer, Johnny - Misc & Household Items

MERCEDES 560 SL, 1989 114 K MILES

This car is fabulous and only $18,900.

Unit #5001 –Stephens, Jacqueline-Misc. & Household Items

Unit #5042 –Kasicki, Ronald- Misc. & Household Items

VEHICLES

LOST & FOUND

10:00 AM 4365 Commerce Drive, Buford, GA 30518 Unit #4065 –Perry, Barry Monroe- Misc.& Household Items

VEHICLES

Buf

PUBLIC AUCTION In accordance with the provision of Georgia State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at AAAA Self Storages located at 4365 Commerce Dr., Buford, GA 30518 770-614-1424 and at 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046.

770-237-8673. And due notice having been given to the owners of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, March 21,2016.

The sale will be held at www. storagebattles.com at 10 AM for units at the Buford location and 3 PM for units at the Lawrenceville location on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Terms: Cash, Credit card, or certified funds at Sale.

VEHICLES

PEA CHT RE IND BLV E D

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

VEHICLES

0313_GDP_SUN_CLASS_Classifieds 3/11/2016 5:02 PM Page B9

gwinnettdailypost.com VEHICLES

EEEEEEK! ACROSS 1. Grumpy fellow 5. Marriott, e.g.

10. Completely absorbed 14. Move upward 15. Homes 17. Be good 20. EEE in the UN 23. Eminem!s music 24. Laila or her famous dad 25. This or that 26. Tree houses?

28. Likely 29. Word with stand or blot 31. Put off 34. British custom 35. In the past 36. Gooey secretion 39. Mr. Beatty 40. Make 41. EEE in the refrigerator 48. Hot spot 49. __ parlor 50. Big rigs 54. French priest 55. Stick 58. Half and half 60. __ together; unites 61. Ship letters 62. Mayberry lady 63. Mr. Kristofferson 65. Poorer 67. Important point learned in math 70. Sweet drinks 72. Sees 75. High school subj.

77. Pronoun 78. One who thinks, “I love ewe” 81. Unattached 82. Scratch the surface of 84. Bold people 86. Get one!s feet wet 87. Become plump and juicy 88. Stations 90. Nonbeliever 91. EEEE in the bird world 97. King toppers 100. Linden, for one 101. Pack animal 102. Tow 103. Nev.!s neighbor 104. Adapt easily 106. Man 107. Biol. or zool.

110. Court event 112. Four or five 117. Enjoy the slopes 119. Building site 120. EEE in the Bible 125. Fishing gear 126. Not as hard

40.

41.

42.

43.

44.

3

4

46.

47.

51.

52.

53.

55.

56.

57.

59.

64.

66.

67.

68.

69.

71.

72.

73.

74.

76.

78.

79.

80.

83.

85.

5

14

Corrects Birthright seller Apprehends Names Ending for Max or Joseph Co. that merged with Bell Atlantic in 2000 Adjustable loop Inquirer Early 11th-century year Resident!s suffix Uzbekistan, once: abbr.

Passing grades Voltaire!s religion Haw!s partner Word of welcome Cons Things lent?

Recipients Ms. Verdugo Match, opinionwise 1969 Omar Sharif movie role Cheers, for example Cotton gin man Fifties social event Stenches Anger Second to fall Gourmand!s reading matter Sweet one of song Q-U connection

45.

DOWN 1. Burial place 2. Burst seam 3. Fox terrier of TV 4. Direct route 5. Accessory 6. Orchestral instrument 7. Singer Tennille 8. Prepare for publication 9. Rachel!s sister 10. Hayes! monogram 11. Start of a vowel list 12. Not genuine 13. Gift-wrapper!s need 14. Open 16. Origin 18. View 19. Diner 20. Paleozoic or Mesozoic 21. Inasmuch as 22. Capital city 27. __ Antonio 30. Nail container 32. 1865 surrenderer 33. Tack on 35. Eggs 36. Gleam 37. Modify 38. Vanna!s co-host 2

6

7

8

9

10

15

20

16

21

23

43

30

44

37

38

18

32

33

55 62 67 73

56

46

57

68

87

70

92

103

120

121

122

95

114

115

116

79

80

DO YOUR SHARE

NISSAN VERSA NOTE SV, 2015 Fresh Powder, Stk#5273 $10,978 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place 107

117

126 128

78

96

118

108

109

119

123

125

53

102 106

113

52

90

105 112

51

124 127 130

129

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

© Puzzle Features Syndicate

Sun Homes at Countryside Village of Gwinnett 888-500-1705

3425 Underwood Rd, Conyers

Tuesday, March 22nd at 1:00 Auction to settle estate Selling for the highest bid, regardless of the price Interstateauction.com Interstate Auction Company 404-303-1232 ext 12 GAL#1966

* Financing Avail.

Restrictions may apply. $299 12-Month Site Rent Incentive www.countryside gwinnett.com *Expires 02-29-16 WAC EHO

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

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

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

REDUCED! LAND LOT! BRING ALL OFFERS! 3604 Sand Hill Dr. Imagine Your Dream Home Here & You Sitting In Your Sunroom Overlooking The 8Th Fairway Of Honey Creek Golf Course While Sipping Your Morning Coffee $22,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 Communities!

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

Starting @ $900/mo.

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

Large Lots.

770-513-3151 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT LAWRENCEVILLE ROOM FOR RENT $525/Month. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwnt.

Transit. Quiet n’borhood.

Ideal for student & others. 678-825-2656 678-353-9483 470-429-9574

COVINGTON, GA 30016

COVINGTON, GA 30014 VEHICLES

ABSOLUTE AUCTION 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath House

• Appliances Included • Buford City Schools

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

86

94

$61,995 BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS 4BR/2BA HOME FOR SALE

60

85

101

111

Gwinnett, Buford NISSAN SENTRA SL SEDAN, 2015 Brilliant Silver, Stk#R0325 $18,993 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

CONYERS, GA 30094

77

93

104

110

*Expires 02-29-16 WAC EHO

37.13 ACRES 1155 Jim Daws Rd Great 37.132 Acre Tract Zoned A-2, With Nice Hardwoods & Pines. Perfect For Livestock, Farming, Hunting, Or Build Your Dream Home $242,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

66

89

100

Sun Homes at Countryside Village of Gwinnett 888-500-1705 * Financing Avail.

Restrictions may apply. $299 12-Month Site Rent Incentive www.countryside gwinnett.com

71

84

88 91

65

76

83

59

64

69 75

99

19

NISSAN SENTRA S SEDAN, 2014 Super Black, Stk#FC272537A $12,995 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

47

58

74 82

98

MONROE, GA 30656

REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS

$12,995

34

50

63

81

97

Gwinnett, Buford

40

49

72

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

HOME FOR SALE 2BR/2BA • Appliances Included • Buford City Schools • Hurry Won’t Last!

27

39

45

48

61

13

17

31 36

54

12

26

35 42

11

25 29

41

86. Card game 89. Tiger!s org.

90. Small wooden dowel 92. File drawer, perhaps 93. Language: abbr.

94. Sullivan and Ames 95. Word with stew or whiskey 96. Obscures 97. Pretense 98. Insertion mark 99. Higgins! pupil 104. Irrational 105. Use a microwave 107. Poles & others 108. Scoop holder 109. Common contraction 111. Foot part 113. Hamm & Farrow 114. Outperform 115. Literary pseudonym 116. Become dizzy 118. Comment from a psychologist 121. Days of yore 122. Final letter 123. Prefix for school or occupied 124. One of two songwriting brothers

22

24

28

MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR SALE

by Calvin R. & Jackie Mathews

127. Chutzpah 128. Part of a split personality 129. Old 130. Andaman and Black

1

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • B9

VEHICLES

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

A C C A T R E T

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

NISSAN ROGUE S SUV, 2013 Black Amethyst, Stk#GC796511A $16,995 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

NISSAN ROGUE SV SUV, 2013 Pearl White, Stk#P5233 $16,469 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

2.18 ACRES LAKE WALTON ESTATES! 6219 WATERS EDGE DRIVE All Brick, Executive Home In One Of Walton County’s Exclusive, Gated Communities Sits Across From Neighborhood Amenities On 2.18 Acres FULL FINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4.5BA $579,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

BRING ALL OFFERS! PEMCO HUD CASE # 105-485049 60 RAINEY WAY Cute Ranch Home On Nice Private Lot With Spacious Back Yard 4BR/2BA INSURED W/ESCROW $75,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

Dacula, GA 30019

E L I Z A

A R C H

E N D I S A U N A B B E U S S D B E H O A L O N R I P E E S A E G R A A P

EATONTON, GA 31024

CONYERS, GA 30094 BRING ALL OFFERS/ REDUCED! 2302 S.E. EBENEZER RD Great Commercial Property In High Traffic Area Of Rockdale County At The Corner Of Ga Hwy 138 & Ebenezer Rd With Double Road Frontage $1,100,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

F L A K Y E L E N A

A D H B E E C I M D S M A D G L E H A L I T I N E Z E L E D E

C R A B R I S E Y P T E P A L T I O N V E A

H O T E L A B O D E S T O N I A I E I T H N K C E S A P E G G P L A T A T T E R E K R I A L N G E O M R D A E P O T E G R E A S S N U M B E K I E L E A S I S T A

R A S B E E T H I E R D E L A N E D N T E D O O O N E S N E E C T A H E R R E R S S T E I D D R A S I R R S K E P H E E R N L E S

P T H A V E O P I A N E S T S Y T E A E A R N A M S E M I S K N I T S E D I E R R S R A M W A D E P A G A N E R E M U G S C I I L O T S I A N S E R V E E A S

Eeeeeek!

MONROE, GA 30655

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

FULL TIME

Billing Supervisor Need a full time billing supervisor in a large busy Dermatology office (north of Atlanta, GA) and knows all aspects of billing, including AR, Proficient in ICD-10, claim entry, payment posting and credentialing.

Good Benefits!

Send resume to: medical4405@aol.com

INSIDE THE Gwinnett Daily Post classifieds FOR ALL YOUR EVERYDAY NEEDS!

or

ONLINE AT www.gwinnettdailypost.com

It’s Quick It’s Convenient! It’s Simple!

Gwinnett Daily Post www.gwinnettdailypost.com

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

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

MAKE OFFER! 0 DROWNING CREEK RD. Gorgeous +/- 15.87 Acre Tract With 694 Feet Of Road Frontage Zoned RA200 $350,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com MADISON, DANIELSVILLE FARM FOR SALE 30 ACRES with 2 houses & barn. Hwy 98 E., Madison Co. 25 min. to Athens. 678-552-8544

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

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

CARDIOLOGY RN OR MA Must have 2+ yrs exp in doctor’s office and exp with stress testing. Fax CV to 770-573-6759 or email humanresources@ gwinnettclinic.com.

CARE AIDES/CNA’S NEED HOME CARE AIDES/CNA’S to work in Gwinnett County. Apply online www.homenurse.net Dental Technicians

Pittman Dental Laboratory

SERVICES

FLOORING

ELECTRICAL

HARDWOOD FLOORS

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

BY M.D. NANNI

ELECTRICAL PANEL REPLACEMENT $929.17 THIS MONTH ONLY

The Doctor Is In

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

SPECIALTY WORK

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

IRISH ELECTRIC, INC. 678-255-6303

770-867-9670

• Licensed • Insured & Bonded • Residential • Comm.

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

770-962-2071 HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS

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

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

678-482-1702

hcorrales17@gmail.com

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 405599-1

404-670-3087

Call for a Free Estimate

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

GTS

AMERICAN BEAUTY

ROOFING & REMODELING

• Roofing • Basement Finishing • Kitchen Remodeling • Bath Remodeling • Additions • Decks • Fencing • Painting • General Repairs Licensed & Insured

CALL: 770-771-2810

“Your Lawn Care Professionals” • Lawns Cut at $30-Up • Pine Straw • Bobcat Work • Mulching • Pressure Washing • Privacy Fencing • Retaining Walls Accept Most Credit Cards Free Estimates • Sign a 12 Month Agreement & Receive 1 Month Free!

678-773-6506 404-553-1177

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

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

M&M Lawn

Oak

Maintenance

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

All Types of Yard Work

Delivered & Dumped

* Lawns starting at $30 CALL

770-780-9786

LICENSED

770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

MIKE’S TREE SERVICE Experienced Tree Work 20+ Years All Phases of Tree Work

-

Tree Removal Prunning Stump Grinding Wood Chipper

References Available

Free Estimate!

Made in USA

770-714-8250 770-271-7127 SERENITY LAWN CARE • Any Lawn Work!

If it’s in your yard, we do it!

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

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

POWER WASHING

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

CALL OR TEXT

404.886.3587 Established 1989

Gainesville, GA Has immediate openings for Entry Level or Experienced Dental Technicians for Day or Night Shift. Please send resume to careers@ pittmandental.com.

No phone calls please.

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Train to drive for US Xpress. $800/week + Benefits!

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! CDL & Job Ready in ASAP! US Xpress can cover CDL Training program!

Call for details!

1-866-862-0484 DRIVERS: Local-Home Nightly! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Dacula flatbed.

Great Pay, Benefits!

CDL-A, 1yr Exp Req. Estenson Logistics.

Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642

MEDICAL FRONT BILLING/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT Must have at least 2 yrs. exp in a physician’s office.

Email CV to humanresources@ gwinnettclinic.com or fax to 770-573-6759.

0313_GDP_SUN_CLASS_Classifieds 3/11/2016 5:02 PM Page B10

B10 • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 FULL TIME

FULL TIME

gwinnettdailypost.com FULL TIME

FULL TIME

FULL TIME

FOOD SERVICE

FOOD SERVICE AIDES F/T, P/T & PRN Shifts Available M-F 6am-2:30pm & 10am-6:30pm Sat & Sun 6am-2:30pm & 10am-6:30pm Drug Free Workplace $9.65 per hour Fax Resume 770-945-8693 Or email to careers@ annandale.org EOE

DO YOUR SHARE

FORKLIFT SERVICE TECHNICIAN Ogden Forklifts an Employee Own Company is looking for qualified Technician that is able to inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair ICE and Electric Forklifts.

Candidate must provide their own tools, 2 years’ experience in forklift repair, have a valid driver’s license, ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.

Compensation package includes Dental and Health Insurance, Sick, Vacation, and Paid Holidays, 401K, ESOP and salary up to $30 per hr. DOE. For Consideration please email or fax your resume to: hanko@ogdenfork lifts.com 404-696-0956

406463-1

POOL MANAGER for community pool in Lawrenceville.

Must be able to work wkends & holidays, off on Mon. Seasonal position. $10/hr.

Contact Debi Presley 770-262-1276.

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS, LLC NOW HIRING Database Analyst (Duluth, GA): Plan, analyze, design and maintain reporting repository objects; perform data extraction and transfer of impact data from TAS to reporting repository and improved overall implementation; create and manage schema objects; create stored procedures, functions to support new business process; as well as design and execute new extract transform load design. Create models for business users using framework manger, and deploy packages to dispatcher. Travel to various unanticipated client sites.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equi.) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related with 2 years of experience in the IT field and knowledge of at least 7 of the following technologies: SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, IBM Cognos BI, Oracle, Access, SQL Server Management Studio, T-SQL, JIRA, DB2, ETL, Crystal Reports, .Net, ERWIN and MS Share Point.

RAN Technical Support Engineer (Duluth, GA): Conduct technical training and support for the commissioning and integration of applications considering clients requirements; conduct user acceptance testing for various applications; provide support on software testing; creation of method of procedures for commissioning of LTE, RAN and transport equipment; as well as participates in field trials on site for clients’ new equipment deployed on their applications.

Travel to various unanticipated client sites.

Requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equi.) in Computer Science, Engineering or related with knowledge of performing operations and maintenance activities on various transmission equipment that carry 2G/3G/LTE traffic; drafting a series of technical handbooks; supervising and training field engineers on the proper fault isolation and trouble shooting for multi-vendor transmission equipment; providing technical support on fault escalation related to transmission network issues and outages; as well as providing operations training to the team on routines, processes, service level agreements. In lieu of a Master’s degree (or foreign equi.), we will accept a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equi.) in Computer Science, Engineering or related with 5 years of progressive experience in the field and knowledge of the above listed skills.

Systems Engineer (Duluth, GA): Install, test and implement enterprise server hardware, storage, operating systems and other application software; participate in complex IT projects to implement and maintain enterprise and agency specific server infrastructure and systems; install & configure vCenter Servers; build, configure and deploy VMware Virtual Machines and templates; as well as perform system administration in an enterprise Windows Server environment. Travel to various unanticipated client sites.

Requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equi.) in C.S., Software Engineering, Business IT, C.S. & Engineering or related with knowledge of at least 7 of the following technologies: VMWare Vsphere, Linux, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MS Access, Solaris OS, SSL, VPN, Firewall, IDS, PKI, NAT and SSH. Database Analyst, VI (Duluth, GA): Perform analysis of business documents and prepare a strategy; work on preparing GUI, template development as per business requirement needs; perform requirement gathering, analysis and study of existing Database system; as well as design and develop database models and provide extensive overview of impact analysis to the existing models. Travel to various unanticipated client sites.

Requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equi.) in Computer Science, Engineering (any field), or related with knowledge of at least 7 of the following technologies: SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, MS Access, SQL Server, Informatica, C, ETL, LINUX, .Net, HTML, XHTML, ASP.Net, UNIX and Solaris. In lieu of a Master’s degree (or foreign equi.), we will accept a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equi.) in Computer Science, Engineering (any field) or related with 5 years of progressive experience in the IT field and knowledge of at least 7 of the above listed technologies.

Please email resume with cover letter to: )3 /PWBMJOL 4PMVUJPOT --$ t 4BUFMMJUF #MWE 4VJUF %VMVUI ("

%5,1* $// 2))(56 % 5,1* $// 2))(56

Anita Robertson Peters

$75,000

FULL TIME

FULL TIME

GENERAL TRADES TECH 2 Fort Yargo State Park Barrow County

NOW HIRING

Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled building trades work in the repair, maintenance or construction of state buildings and related structures. Installs and maintains security, climate control, and other facilities systems. May serve as lead worker and/ or supervise support staff.

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment OR One year of experience at the lower level (FET030) or position equivalent.

Note: Some positions may require area specific certifications/licenses.

Note: Applicants that previously applied from DNR Vacancy Announcement # 07-2016 are still being considered and do not need to re-apply.

If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment to the e-mail address below or mail a completed DNR Application for Employment to the following address: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division ATTN: Michelle McLaurin 1463 Knox Chapel Rd. Social Circle, GA 30025 parks4@dnr.ga.gov DNR Applications for Employment can be found at the following link: http://www. gadnr.org/ careers?cat=inside_ dnr Position # 00098891 Job Code: FET031 Paygrade F Entry Salary: $24,322.01 Vacancy Ann # 10-2016 Deadline Date: 03/15/2016

406542-1

/$.( 6,1&/$,5 5('8&(' / $.( 6,1&/$,5 5('8&(' % %5,1* $// 2))(56 5('8&(' 5,1* $// 2))(56 5('8&('

$649,000

$1,100,000 , ,

FULL TIME

BUILDING

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

RN to work 11PM-7AM LPN’S, CNA’S Chefs, Servers, Dietary Aides, Activities Assistant FT Occupational Therapist Please Email Resume to agrace@rockdalehc. com or ycolbert@ rockdalehc.com Or apply within @ 1510 Renaissance Drive NE Conyers, GA 30012

DRIVER

TRUSS BUILDERS

TRUSS SYSTEMS POLICE OFFICER The City of Winder is accepting applications for Certified Police Officer with the Police Department.

Competitive salary $36,582 - $45,003 and benefits, Deferred Income Program, paid vacations, holidays, comprehensive medical plans, vision, dental insurance, Life Insurance, critical insurance, take home vehicle program, and a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Must be able to work a 12 hour shifts including on-call status, nights, weekends, holidays, court dates, and overtime.

Education Incentive Addition Annually • Associates Degree $2,600.00 • Bachelor’s Degree $3,900.00

POLICE RECRUIT

PDI- DRIVER Do you want an opportunity for a fastpaced, high- energy career? Driving for PDI you interact with local customers and sleep at home each night. Come be a driver for PDI; Georgia’s largest family owned plumbing & lighting wholesaler.

We are hiring for our Lawrenceville location. Apply online today at www.relyonpdi.com.

RECEPTIONIST PDI, GA’s largest family owned plumbing and lighting distributor, has an opening for a Receptionist at our Lawrenceville location. Candidate must have excellent communication and people skills, a great attitude, be organized, be able to multi-task, and have experience with a multi-line phone. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and high school diploma required.

Some college a plus.

Receptionist will work Monday through Friday plus rotating Saturday’s.

Apply online at www.relyonpdi.com.

The City of Winder is accepting applications for Police Recruit.

Salary upon Successful Completion of Academy with an Associates Degree: $36,582.00 + $2,600.00 Education Incentive Annually.

Education Incentive Addition • Bachelor’s Degree $3900.00 For an application and the minimum qualifications for each position, please visit our website at www. cityofwinder.com.

Applications must be completed for these positions.

Resumes along with applications can be submitted to the HR Department at the City of Winder located at 45 E. Athens Street Winder, Ga. 30680.

The City of Winder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

classifieds 770-962-SELL

$&5( &251(5 /27 $&5( &251(5 /27

$225,000

4402 Lawrenceville Suite Lawrenceville R Road, oad, S uite 226 3(0&2 +8' &$6( 3(0&2 +8' &$6( 3UHVWRQ 5RDG *RRG +RSH *$ 3UHVWRQ 5RDG *RRG +RSH *$ 7ZLVWLQJ +LOO 5G (DWRQWRQ *$ 7ZLVWLQJ +LOO 5G (DWRQWRQ *$ 6( (EHQH]HU 5G &RQ\HUV *$ 6( (EHQH]HU 5G &RQ\HUV *$ Loganville, Georgia Log anville, Ge orgia 30052 5DLQH\ :D\ &RYLQJWRQ *$ 5DLQH\ :D\ &RYLQJWRQ *$ %HDXWLIXO %5 %$ ODNH IURQW SURSHUW\ RQ $OO EULFN %5 %$ 6WRU\ ZLWK IXOO %HDXWLIXO %5 %$ ODNH IURQW SURSHUW\ RQ $OO EULFN %5 %$ 6WRU\ ZLWK IXOO *UHDW FRPPHUFLDO SURSHUW\ LQ KLJK WUDIILF DUHD RI *UHDW FRPPHUFLDO SURSHUW\ LQ KLJK WUDIILF DUHD RI Multi-Million Dollar Producer &XWH %5 %$ UDQFK KRPH RQ QLFH SULYDWH ORW ZLWK & XWH %5 %$ UDQFK KRPH RQ QLFH SULYDWH ORW ZLWK GHHGHG ORW ,Q JURXQG VDOW ZDWHU SRRO GHWDFKHG GHHGHG ORW ,Q JURXQG VDOW ZDWHU SRRO GHWDFKHG 5 XQILQLVKHG EDVHPHQW 0RWLYDWHG 6HOOHU %ULQJ 5RFNGDOH &RXQW\ DW WKH FRUQHU RI *$ +Z\ RFNGDOH &RXQW\ DW WKH FRUQHU RI *$ +Z\ XQILQLVKHG EDVHPHQW 0RWLYDWHG 6HOOHU %ULQJ Office Offfice 770.466.2885 ΠDirect Direct 770.317.0400 VVSDFLRXV EDFN \DUG ,QVXUHG Z HVFURZ (+2 SDFLRXV EDFN \DUG ,QVXUHG Z HVFURZ (+2 (EHQH]HU 5G ZLWK GRXEOH URDG IURQWDJH (+2 ( EHQH]HU 5G ZLWK GRXEOH URDG IURQWDJH (+2 FDU FDUSRUW IXOO XQILQLVKHG EDVHPHQW (+2 $OO 2IIHUV (+2 FDU FDUSRUW IXOO XQILQLVKHG EDVHPHQW (+2 $OO 2IIHUV (+2 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com www..petersrealtyprofessionals.com

86'$ (/,*,%/( 5('8&(' 8 6'$ (/,*,%/( 5('8&('

%5,1* $// 2))(56 %5,1* $// 2))(56

$129,900

$35,000

:21'(5)8/ ,19(670(17 :21'(5)8/ ,19(670(17

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

$139,900

$90,000

FULL TIME

IN OXFORD, GA Has An

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR BUILDERS With Experience Or Self-Motivated Individual Willing To Learn.

We Are A Manufacturing Facility That Produces Components (Floor and Roof Trusses).

APPLY AT

326 GA Highway 81 SE, Oxford, GA 30054

M-F 10-4 If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

classifieds

770-962-SELL

PART-TIME

DRIVER Part Time Seasonal Truck Driver. Annual color grower in Dacula area. Loading & unloading of plant material. Experienced.

CDL not reqd. 3 yr MVR pref. Local & Out of State.

Call 770-513-3105

INDEPENDENT CONTRACT CARRIER, PT EARN EXTRA CA$H Part Time Independent Contract Carriers needed to deliver newspapers to residential Rockdale and Fayette County areas. Earn $1000 to $1500 per month(paid weekly). Must be able to cover fuel costs for the first week of operation. Contract position. 1099 issued at end of year. Hours 1:00am to 6:00am Mon - Sun (can vary slightly). Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, current insurance required. Must have your own substitute if you can’t deliver your route. Responses must be sent to: ajcfulfillmentadmins@ coxinc.com and should include name, zip code and phone number.

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

$108,000

3(0&2 +8' &$6( 3 (0&2 +8' &$6(

5DEELW )DUP 5G /RJDQYLOOH *$ 5DEELW )DUP 5G /RJDQYLOOH *$ %5 %$ RQ XQILQLVKHG EDVHPHQW ,QVXUHG %5 %$ RQ XQILQLVKHG EDVHPHQW ,QVXUHG Z HVFURZ (+2 Z HVFURZ (+2

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

$&5(6

$&5(6

$579,900

$144,000

:DWHUV (GJH 'U &RYLQJWRQ *$ :DWHUV (GJH 'U &RYLQJWRQ *$ $SDODFKHH )DOOV 5G 0RQURH *$ $SDODFKHH )DOOV 5G 0RQURH *$ ( &KXUFK 6W 0RQURH *$

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

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

$85,000 0RXQW 9LVWD 5G 6WRQH 0RXQWDLQ *$

0RXQW 9LVWD 5G 6WRQH 0RXQWDLQ *$ %5 %$ DOO EULFN UDQFK (+2

%5 %$ DOO EULFN UDQFK (+2

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

$112,500

3(0&2 +8' &$6( 3 (0&2 +8' &$6(

$75,000

$228,500

$45,000

3(0&2 +8' &$6( 3 (0&2 +8' &$6(

3(0&2 +8' &$6( 3(0&2 +8' &$6(

&RQ\HUV 5G /RJDQYLOOH *$

&RQ\HUV 5G /RJDQYLOOH *$

62/' 62/'

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

/$1' /27 / $1' /27

$145,844 (PHUDOG 'U /RJDQYLOOH *$

(PHUDOG 'U /RJDQYLOOH *$

:HOO DSSRLQWHG VWRU\ %5 %$ EULFN IURQW : HOO DSSRLQWHG VWRU\ %5 %$ EULFN IURQW KKRPH RQ DFUH ORW (+2 RPH RQ DFUH ORW (+2

5('8&(' /$1' /27 5 ('8&(' /$1' /27

%5,1* $// 2))(56 %5,1* $// 2))(56

$35,000

$189,900

$25,000

6,'(6 %5,&.

6,'(6 %5,&.

81'(5 &2175$&7 8 1'(5 &2175$&7

$41,400

3(0&2 +8' &$6( 3 (0&2 +8' &$6(

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

)DLUYLHZ &KDVH &RYLQJWRQ *$ )DLUYLHZ &KDVH &RYLQJWRQ *$ )DQWDVWLF ZHOO DSSRLQWHG %5 %$ KRPH Z VSOLW ) DQWDVWLF ZHOO DSSRLQWHG %5 %$ KRPH Z VSOLW IIR\HU Z KDUGZRRG IORRUV ,QVXUHG Z HVFURZ (+2 R\HU Z KDUGZRRG IORRUV ,QVXUHG Z HHVFURZ (+2

$22,000

&200(5&,$/ /,67,1* &200(5&,$/ /,67,1*

81'(5 &2175$&7 81'(5 &2175$&7

%5,1* $// 2))(56 % 5,1* $// 2))(56

$25,000

$70,000

( 0DUDEOH 6W 0RQURH *$

( 0DUDEOH 6W 0RQURH *$ $OO EULFN %5 %$ UDQFK Z ODPLQDWH IORRULQJ $OO EULFN %5 %$ UDQFK Z ODPLQDWH IORRULQJ WKURXJKRXW 6LWXDWHG RQ D DFUH ORW ZLWK WKURXJKRXW 6LWXDWHG RQ D DFUH ORW ZLWK SULYDWH EDFN\DUG SULYDWH EDFN\DUG

%($87,)8/ /$.( /27 % ($87,)8/ /$.( /27

$48,000 ,

*UHHQ 6W &RQ\HUV *$ *UHHQ 6W &RQ\HUV *$

+ROO\ 6W 6RFLDO &LUFOH *$ +ROO\ 6W 6RFLDO &LUFOH *$

0DUDEOH /DQH 0RQURH *$ 0DUDEOH /DQH 0RQURH *$

6W 5HJLV 'U 2[IRUG *$

6W 5HJLV 'U 2[IRUG *$

'5$67,&$//< 5('8&(' '5$67,&$//< 5('8&('

%5,1* $// 2))(56 % 5,1* $// 2))(56

%5,1* $// 2))(56 % 5,1* $// 2))(56

&5(6 %5,1* $// 2))(56

$$&5(6 %5,1* $// 2))(56

&XUUHQW WHQDQW RSHUDWLQJ DV D GD\FDUH RQ PRQWK WR &XUUHQW WHQDQW RSHUDWLQJ DV D GD\FDUH RQ PRQWK WR %HDXWLIXO DFUH ODNH ORW LQ WKH SHUVWLJLRXV 6W HDXWLIXO DFUH ODNH ORW LQ WKH SHUVWLJLRXV 6W DFUH Z Ă&#x203A; URDG IURQWDJH =RQHG UHVLGHQWLDO DFUH Z Ă&#x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

$180,000 $ 0,000 ,

$20,000

6DQG +LOO 'U &RQ\HUV *$ 6DQG +LOO 'U &RQ\HUV *$

+ROO\ &RXUW /RJDQYLOOH *$

+ROO\ &RXUW /RJDQYLOOH *$

1 %URDG 6W 0RQURH *$ 1 %URDG 6W 0RQURH *$

0DUDEOH /Q 0RQURH *$

0DUDEOH /Q 0RQURH *$

0$.( $1 2))(5 0$.( $1 2))(5

$&5( 75$&7

$&5( 75$&7

*5($7 ,1&20( 327(17,$/ 5('8&(' *5($7 ,1&20( 327(17,$/ 5('8&('

%5,1* $// 2))(56 %5,1* $// 2))(56

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

$149,900

$211,445

+Z\ 2[IRUG *$

+Z\ 2[IRUG *$

-LP 'DZV 5G 0RQURH *$ LP 'DZV 5G 0RQURH *$

'5$67,&$//< 5('8&(' ' 5$67,&$//< 5('8&('

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR LEASE

*UHDW s DFUH WUDFW ]RQHG $ SHUIHFW IRU *UHDW s DFUH WUDFW ]RQHG $ SHUIHFW IRU DFUHV 3DUFHO KDV VSOLW ]RQLQJ DFUHV DFUHV 3DUFHO KDV VSOLW ]RQLQJ DFUHV OOLYHVWRFN IDUPLQJ KXQWLQJ RU EXLOG \RXU GUHDP LYHVWRFN IDUPLQJ KXQWLQJ RU EXLOG \RXU GUHDP ]RQHG % LQ :DOWRQ &RXQW\ DFUHV ]RQHG ]RQHG % LQ :DOWRQ &RXQW\ DFUHV ]RQHG KKRPH 3URSHUW\ KDV D IW HDVHPHQW IRU DFFHVV RPH 3URSHUW\ KDV D IW HDVHPHQW IRU DFFHVV UHVLGHQWLDO LQ 1HZWRQ &RXQW\ (+2 UHVLGHQWLDO LQ 1HZWRQ &RXQW\ (+2 (+2 ( +2

/DZUHQFHYLOOH 5G /DZUHQFHYLOOH 5G //RJDQYLOOH *$ RJDQYLOOH *$ 0R Z (TXDO 'HS 0R Z (TXDO 'HS

$350,000 'URZQLQJ &UHHN 5G 'DFXOD *$

'URZQLQJ &UHHN 5G 'DFXOD *$ *RUJHRXV s DFUH WUDFW Z IHHW RI URDG * RUJHRXV s DFUH WUDFW Z IHHW RI URDG IURQWDJH ]RQHG 5$ IURQWDJH ]RQHG 5$

$242,000 -LP 'DZV 5G 0RQURH *$ -LP 'DZV 5G 0RQURH *$

*UHDW DFUH WUDFW ]RQHG $ Z KDUGZRRGV *UHDW DFUH WUDFW ]RQHG $ Z KDUGZRRGV SLQHV 3HUIHFW IRU OLYHVWRFN IDUPLQJ KXQWLQJ RU EXLOG SLQHV 3HUIHFW IRU OLYHVWRFN IDUPLQJ KXQWLQJ RU EXLOG \RXU GUHDP KRPH (+2 \RXU GUHDP KRPH (+2

$65,000

$59,900 900

2OG +Z\ /RJDQYLOOH *$ 0F&XOOHUV 5RDG /RJDQYLOOH *$ 0 F&XOOHUV 5RDG /RJDQYLOOH *$ 2OG +Z\ /RJDQYLOOH *$

$135,000

1 %URDG 6W 0RQURH *$

1 %URDG 6W 0RQURH *$

/DZUHQFHYLOOH 5G /DZUHQFHYLOOH 5G //RJDQYLOOH *$ RJDQYLOOH *$ 0R Z (TXDO 'HS 0R Z (TXDO 'HS

LAND LOT - $45,000

DFUHV ]RQHG &200(5&,$/ EX\ QRZ DQG KROG DFUHV ]RQHG &200(5&,$/ EX\ QRZ DQG KROG DFUHV ]RQHG % DOO XWLOLWLHV DYDLODEOH 3URSHUW\ DFUHV ]RQHG % DOO XWLOLWLHV DYDLODEOH 3URSHUW\ IIRU ODWHU &RPPHUFLDO *URXQG /HDVH FRQVLGHUHG RU ODWHU &RPPHUFLDO *URXQG /HDVH FRQVLGHUHG ZLOO PDNH D JUHDW VWULS PDOO %ULQJ DOO RIIHUV (+2 ZLOO PDNH D JUHDW VWULS PDOO %ULQJ DOO RIIHUV (+2 ( 0DUDEOH 6W 0RQURH *$

( 0DUDEOH 6W 0RQURH *$ (+2 (+2 + +DOI DFUH 0XOWL IDPLO\ ORW LQ WKH FLW\ OLPLWV RI 0RQURH DOI DFUH 0XOWL IDPLO\ ORW LQ WKH FLW\ OLPLWV RI 0RQURH Professionals. Call 770.466.2885 to reserve your seat today! ( +2 (+2

DFUHV ]RQHG $ 3URSHUW\ KDV ZRUNVKRS

DFUHV ]RQHG $ 3URSHUW\ KDV ZRUNVKRS GGXSOH[ DQG RXWEXLOGLQJ (+2 XSOH[ DQG RXWEXLOGLQJ (+2

Home Buyers Workshop - Saturday, February 20th from 10am to 11am at Peters Realty

$64,900

view Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Subject to errors & omissions. Some of the featured homes are HUD homes. To vie w all HUD homes for sale visit www.HUDHomeStore.com. Any HUD registered agent can show & sell you any home you find of interest.

www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com www. petersrealtyprofessionals.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 11B

gwinnettdailypost.com •From Page 1B But that was about where I expected to be.”

Still, he understands why he might have been flying under the radar.

“A lot of people, especially me, were surprised,” Strickland said. “And, I at least was happy with the way everything turned out.

I wouldn’t expect anyone who knew swimming to pick me as the top seed going in or to be in the top people to watch because of how much I practice compared to a lot of the kids.

“Probably the top six are in year-round programs, Dynamo and SwimAtlanta, as compared to me at the YMCA. It’s about a quarter as much training. In that case, you could say I was extremely unexpected to be there.”

Strickland, who is the Daily Post’s Boys Swimmer of the Year after winning the sprint titles at both state and county, is in the pool yearround. He’s just not always swimming.

“Going into freshman year, I was a fairly decent swimmer and one of my old friends who swam with me, Powell Brooks, is one of the major record holders at our school,” Strickland said. “He’s actually at UGA right now. He was telling me, ‘Man, if you get in a year-round program, you could be ridiculously good and swim in college.’

“Had he gotten to me a year earlier, he might have had an effect.”

In eighth grade, Strickland started playing water polo for the Blue Devils.

“I just loved playing in a true team sport,” he said.

“Both sports I loved very much, but when it came down to it, I liked the training and the competing in water polo, whereas with swimming, I just liked the competing.

“Obviously not many people are going to tell you

401976-2

Bedard named Reinhardt’s new head wrestling coach

Eric

From Staff Reports

Norcross’ Eric Strickland celebrates after finishing first in the boys 100-yard freestyle during the state swimming championships at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

that looking at the bottom of a pool for a couple of hours a day is going to be the most exciting thing in their lives. There are some.

That’s fine. But with me, I wanted to stick with water polo.”

It’s hard to argue when Strickland helped Norcross win three straight state titles.

But certainly there’s pressure on all athletes who show an aptitude to devote themselves to that discipline.

“I’m so thankful for everyone, not just in and around swimming, but with athletics as a whole — they’ve pushed me — to do what I’m good at, but to do what I like at the same time,” Strickland said.

“That’s why I’m so happy.

My mom and dad, and my brother, too, they’ve all had huge influences on my decisions. Rather than trying to push me to do something, they did the opposite.

“They pushed the idea of opportunity and choice.

They said, ‘You are great at this and if you choose it, you could probably do extremely well, but there’s also so many other things you can do.’”

His coaches, both Emily Mercier at Norcross and Mark Schremmer at the YMCA, were understanding as well.

“Even though I said I was still going to do water polo, both of them have

done their absolute best to train me,” Strickland said.

“So much credit to them for being able to work with me in that sense — even though I was largely uncooperative with how much I wanted to practice.

“I’m so thankful they helped me accomplish so much.”

Strickland set four school records at Norcross and lowered the county mark in the 50 free. He was selected as the state’s Class AAAAAA Male Swimmer of the Year by the Georgia High School Swim Association and last weekend qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 50 free.

He is headed to Duke in the fall on an academic scholarship.

Strickland talked to the Duke swimming coach at the start of the season, but that was before his sensational state performance. He made a visit to the campus two weeks ago while the team was two hours away in Greensboro, N.C., for the ACC championships and got a workout in at their pool.

His older brother, already a student there and on the water polo team, also showed him more of what the place has to offer.

“I still want to be on the (swim) team,” Strickland said. “But if not, they have a club water polo team.

“Either way, I’m going to be in the water.”

second season with UTC, helping the program place Reinhardt University an- six wrestlers in the upcomnounced this week that Jeff ing NCAA Division I naBedard, currently an assis- tionals at Madison Square tant coach at the University Garden next week. This of Tennessee at Chattanoo- season, the Mocs finished ga, has been named the first second at the Southern head coach of Reinhardt’s Conference Championships wrestling program. by one-half of a point.

Bedard was head coach Prior to joining UTC’s at Wesleyan in the past. staff in August 2014, “We are very excited Bedard was the co-owner to add Jeff Bedard to our for Compound Wrestling in staff,” Reinhardt athletic Buford. Respected as one director Bill Popp said. “I of the top training facilities firmly believe that he is in the region, Compound the perfect person that is Wrestling produced 54 coming to us at the perfect high school All-Americans time. His vision for the and 37 state champions program matches the vision since 2009. that we have for it as well.

Bedard spent the previI truly believe that Jeff can ous five years as a high put Reinhardt on the map school head coach and asnationally in wrestling in a sistant in Georgia. He was very short time.” the 2007 Georgia Coach of Bedard is completing his the Year when he led Wes-

leyan to the state dual and traditional championships.

“I’m really excited about the opportunity,” Bedard said. “I think Reinhardt’s location is great. It’s in a great area of Georgia wrestling wise, being so close to Cobb County, Forsyth County and Gwinnett County. Wrestling is very popular in and around those areas and Reinhardt has easy access to all three of those hotbeds.”

From 1999-2003, Bedard was a Sergeant in the Army while still competing. In 2000, he became the first American Freestyle World Military Champion and placed sixth at the 2001 Military Worlds. He was a threetime U.S. Armed Forces Champion and a USOC resident athlete.

YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THE BUSINESSES IN THE AREA

308002-1

GO ON AND CLAIM YOUR FREE LISTING NOW! UPGRADE YOUR LISTING TO INCLUDE SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE PROMOTIONS AND OTHER ENHANCED FEATURES FOR AS LITTLE AS $99/MONTH!

VISIT GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM/MARKETPLACE TO GET STARTED! 404271-1

12B â&#x20AC;˘ SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

community SECTION C • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

10 HIDDEN

WONDERS Georgia park system marks its 85th year by highlighting gems off beaten track A family explores an entrance to the abandoned Marble Mine, located in James H. “Sloppy” Floyd National Park, located in Summerville. The Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are featuring a series of hidden gems this spring to encourage residents to get out and explore their state. (Special Photos) 1. Hikers in Cloudland Canyon State Park can view one of two cascading waterfalls on the floor of the canyon.

2. Visitors can still see the burn marks from when a Cherokee family was removed from their home during the Trail of Tears on the staircase of the Chief Vann House, located in Chatsworth.

3. The ruins of a textile mill that was burned during the Civil War are one feature of Sweetwater Creek State Park, located in Lithia Springs.

4. An old moonshiner’s truck can be seen deep in the forest of Amicalola Falls State Park, located in Dawsonville.

5. A replica of the Mayflower made from wood of the original boat will be on display through the end of 2016 at Roosevelt’s Little White House, located in Warm Springs.

1

2

3

4

5

who don’t want the cost of a road trip or a plane ticket for a vacation.

In 1931, the Georgia For more parks and State Parks System was sites that have programs highlighting their treasured conceived in the wake of hidden gems, visit gastatethe National Parks moveparks.org/hiddengems. ment and included only Here are a few of the two properties. Today, the hidden gems that the rangsystem incorporates more ers have selected: than 85,000 acres of land Amicalola Falls State and includes everything from sandstone canyons to Park (Dawsonville): This park is well-known by tumbling waterfalls. locals for its cascading waIn honor of the 85th terfall, but few know that anniversary of the orgait also contains evidence of nization, Georgia State old moonshine operations.

Parks and Historic Sites are celebrating with several A truck from the prohibispecial programs through- tion era can be found deep out the year, including the in the woods, wedged up against a tree, where it Hidden Gems series and landed when moonshina National Trails Day on ers were racing to escape June 4. revenuers. The state park According to Kim Hatcher, public affairs co- also is home to a variety of ordinator of Georgia State hiking trails that provide views of Amicalola Falls, Parks and Historic Sites, the tallest cascading waterthe parks system thought fall in the Southeast. the perfect way to draw The park is open from 7 attention and visitors to the state parks was to ask park a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

There is a $5 parking fee rangers for their favorite for visitors. The park is hidden gems that visitors might not be familiar with. located at 280 Amicalola State Park Road in DawThe staff at each state sonville and has a back park and historic site country lodge, several inns determined which underand camping accommodaappreciated feature of the tions. area that they wanted to Chief Vann House Hishighlight and submitted at toric Site (Chatsworth): least one suggestion.

In the 1790s, the Chief “A lot of people tend to Vann House was the home go to their favorite state to James Vann, a Cherokee parks often. This is to enIndian leader and successcourage people to get out and explore new locations ful businessman. During the Trail of Tears in the too,” Hatcher said.

Many parks have devel- 1830s, the Vann family and oped programs to highlight almost the entire Cherokee nation was forced out of what was chosen, and their homes and led west several programs are led by the rangers themselves. by federal troops. The The parks are ideal for day Vann House bears burn trips and are especially See PARKS, Page 2C convenient for families

By Polly Ouellette Staff Intern

2C • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

Parks •From Page 1C scars from this forceful removal, which can still be seen on the home’s staircase today.

Admission to the Chief Vann House Historic Site is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 for youth and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursdays to Sundays.

The house is located at 82 GA Highway 225 N in Chatsworth.

Cloudland Canyon State Park (Rising Fawn): Sitton Gulch Creek cuts a deep gorge into Lookout Mountain. Cloudland Canyon State Park is situated on the western edge of the mountain and offers scenic hikes overlooking the surrounding landscapes.

Various trails overlook the canyon, and others travel to the canyon floor and to offer views of two cascading waterfalls. Park rangers will hold hikes to Sunset Point on the first Saturday of the month from April to November so that visitors can enjoy the sunset with views of Lookout Valley, Sand Mountain and more. Times will vary based on the season.

Cloudland Canyon State Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and there is a $5 parking fee. Cottages are available for rent, and a variety of camping options are available.

The park is located at 122 Cloudland Canyon Park

Far left, various hikes take visitors along the rim and down to the floor of Providence Canyon, located in Lumpkin. Left, visitors have been fascinated by the rock formation depicting a witch’s head when visiting Tallulah Gorge, located in Tallulah Falls. The Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are featuring a series of “hidden gems” this spring to encourage residents to get out and explore their state.

(Special Photos)

Road in Rising Fawn.

Indian Springs State Park (Flovilla): As the oldest state park in Georgia, Indian Springs State Park offers several historical experiences as well as the opportunities for outdoor recreation. The property is home to a stone spring house that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the time of the Great Depression.

Visitors to the 528-acre park can fish and swim in McIntosh Lake, play in Sandy Creek and bring water jugs to fill up with the natural spring water that is said to be full of healthy minerals.

The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and there is a $5 parking

fee. There are several options for camping, as well as cottages for rent. The park is located at 678 Lake Clark Road in Flovilla.

James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park (Summerville): During the 1960s and 1970s, the countryside of Georgia was littered with mining operations. The land of this state park is home to the old Marble Mine and trickling waterfalls. Rangers will lead guided hikes to investigate the ruins of the mine on certain Saturdays through November. The park also features fishing on stocked lakes, miles of hiking trails and pedal boat rentals.

The state park, named for Rep. James H. “Slop-

py” Floyd, who served in the Georgia House of Representatives, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is a $5 parking fee, and there are several options for camping and renting cottages. The park is located at 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road in Summerville.

Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area (Lumpkin): This park is home to Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon,” a gash in the earth caused by poor farming practices during the 1800s. Visitors can observe the distinct layers of rock that compose Providence Canyon, as well as the rare plumleaf azalea that grows only in this region. Hikes along the rim

and along the floor of the canyon are both offered.

Naturalists will lead a hike and teach visitors about geological language at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7.

Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area is open daily from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m., and there is a parking fee of $5. The park is located at 8930 Canyon Road in Lumpkin and offers pioneer and back country campsites.

Roosevelt’s Little White House (Warm Springs): Many Georgians may have heard of the Little White House, a building constructed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt prior to his presidency in the hope that the nearby spring waters would cure his polio. Rangers want to draw the public’s attention to lesser-known facts about the former President: he loved model boats, and the Little White House was once given a miniature replica of the Mayflower, carved from the original ship’s timber.

The boat will be on display for the remainder of 2016, and tickets to the historical site are $12 for adults and $7 for youth.

The historical site also offers a variety of events and presentations. The house is located at 401 Little White House Road in Warm Springs.

Wormsloe Historic Site (Savannah): What was once a Colonial estate and later a plantation is now a historic site that gives tribute to the colonies that once occupied Georgia’s land. Visitors can visit plantation ruins and a museum that features artifacts that were unearthed on the property, as well as walk on nature trails and interact with costumed interpreters during programs and events throughout the year.

In addition, the property holds an embankment of the first Grand Prix, which was held in Savannah from 1908 to 1911. Tours of this hidden gem will take place

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.

The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults and $4.50 for youth. Wormsloe Historic Site is located at 7601 Skidaway Road in Savannah.

A few parks are highlighting different hidden gems each month: Sweetwater Creek State Park (Lithia Springs): This park lies less than 20 miles from downtown Atlanta, and features the ruins of a textile mill that was burned during the Civil War. Hikes traverse rocky bluffs next to Sweetwater Creek, and a variety of activities are available at the George Sparks Reservoir. Monthly secret gem programs include tours of Lake Louise, a mid-19th century homestead, the ruins of Alexander’s Mill, the Old Tanyard and many others.

The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to dark, and a $5 parking fee is charged.

There are several campsites available. The park is located at 1750 Mt. Vernon Road in Lithia Springs.

Tallulah Gorge State Park (Tallulah Falls): Tallulah Gorge has been crossed by tightrope walkers twice. Visitors to the 1,000 feet deep gorge can’t walk a tightrope across it, but they can hike trails around the rim and even to the floor of the canyon. A lesser-known feature of the park will be highlighted each month, and programs include tours of the railroad bed and the jail house, and rangers will point out formations such as the witches head, point rock and more.

The park is open daily from 8 a.m. until dark, and there is a $5 parking fee.

Several different campgrounds are available. The park is located at 338 Jane Hurt Yam Drive in Tallulah Falls.

A family plays in the river at Georgia’s very first state park, Indian Springs State Park, located in Flovilla.

Lifestyle, Health & Active Aging Expos for 50+ Rockdale / Newton Citizen presents

Free Health Screenings • Educational Seminars Health, Wellness, Living & more for Vendors Great Prizes, Giveaways and more

The Albany Herald presents

brought to you by

Saturday, May 14

Saturday, April 23

404584-2

Springfield Baptist Church Conyers, GA Exhibit and Sponsorship opportunities available.

Don’t miss these opportunities for face-to-face interaction with thousands of potential clients and customers.

Saturday June 4 | Infinite Energy Forum | Duluth, GA Proud Sponsors:

Albany Mall Albany, GA

www.GenerationsExpo.com | Generations@scompapers.com | 770-963-9205 x1203

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 3C

gwinnettdailypost.com

One professor’s thoughts on Campus Carry firearms bill As I write, the socalled Campus Carry bill, authorizing certain private citizens to carry concealed firearms on Georgia’s public college campuses, has emerged from committee and will soon come before the full Senate. By the time you read this, it might well be state law — or it might not.

Regardless, the mere possibility has caused considerable consternation among my colleagues in Georgia’s university system. While I understand their discomfort at the thought of having armed students on campus, I believe their fears are mostly unfounded.

In the interests of full disclosure, I should note that I have already made my position on this issue abundantly clear, both in this space and in The Chronicle of Higher Education. I believe that allowing responsible adults who qualify for a permit to carry concealed weapons on campus not only preserves the con-

bring a gun to school?

A good way to answer that is to look at how many have already gone to the trouble — and the answer is, not many.

The Crime Prevention Research Center reports that only 8 percent of Rob Georgia adults possess a Jenkins concealed-carry permit and I suspect the numbers stitutional rights of those are much lower for colindividuals, it also makes lege students. campuses safer.

Still, professors worry Let me explain why I about their campuses respectfully disagree with turning into the Wild most of my colleagues on West. They fear that a this issue. student who receives a Opponents of campus bad grade, and who hapcarry seem to think that, pens to be legally packif the bill passes, masses ing, will whip out his gun of students will suddenly and start spraying bullets. be packing heat. That Some faculty members seems highly unlikely, for have even suggested several reasons. that they might have First, the bill applies to change the way they only to individuals age teach in response to this 21 or older. On a typical new “danger.” college campus, that’s That, too, seems like less than half the student an overreaction. Generbody. It also requires ally speaking, concealedstudents who wish to carry permit holders are carry on campus to obtain among our most respona concealed-carry persible and stable citizens. mit. How many of those A website run by the eligible will go to the anti-gun group Violence trouble, just so they can Policy Center reports

just 29 cases since 2007 in which a permit holder committed a “mass shooting” — despite the fact that there are over 11 million permit holders in this country.

Statistically, the vast majority of such crimes are perpetrated by nonpermit-holders. Licensed carriers are far more likely to thwart or deter an attack than initiate one.

Which brings me to my last point: If someone really wants to shoot up a college campus, no state law is going to stop him or her. But an individual with the will and capacity to oppose them — a.k.a. the proverbial “good guy (or gal) with a gun” — just might.

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

STOP BY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TWO WEEKLY CLUBHOUSE BADGES TO THE 2016

AND A $100 GIFTCARD!

LOCAL BRIEFS

Gwinnett Daily Post Follow us on Facebook facebook. com/ gwinnett dailypost

Park’nership volunteers put in more than 180 service hours on March 5 to help clean up Mountain Park Park in Lilburn. (Special Photo)

Volunteers help clean Lilburn park LILBURN — The Gwinnett Parks Foundation recently held its semi-annual Park’nership event to clean up and beautify the different areas of Mountain Park Park in Lilburn. Thanks to the efforts of 62 volunteers, who completed 186 hours of service, six tons of mulch was spread at the front of the building and on the soft-surface trails, the marquee and signage were cleaned and a sand volleyball court and sand play area were refurbished with 10 tons of sand.

Park’nership offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the community to come together and serve with other volunteers to enhance Gwinnett’s beautiful parks. Volunteers help with park maintenance, streambank stabilization and habitat creation, providing manpower that the county could not otherwise afford. More importantly, events like this bring people together to be good stewards of their parks.

For more information on the Gwinnett Parks Foundation and the programs and volunteer opportunities it offers, visit www.gwinnettparksfoundation.org.

Duluth Rotary Club to host annual car show The Duluth Rotary Club will hold its fourth annual car show on April 9 in downtown Duluth with the proceeds benefiting Operation One Voice. There will be music, food and raffles, and the viewing is free.

The cost to show cars is $20 before the event and $25 the day of the show. There will be

professional judges and first through third places awarded in each category.

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info, go to www.duluthrotaryevents.org.

Southern Wings Bird Club to hold camera seminar The Southern Wings Bird Club will hold a meeting on Monday called “An Intro to Your Digital Camera” which will be taught by nature photographer Joel Conison. Conison will give tips and suggestions to help birders get the most out of their digital cameras.

The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. and will be held in Conference Room A at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. Find more information about the club at www.southernwingsbc.com.

Free vegetable gardening class set for March 21 The Gwinnett Extension office will host a free class about vegetable gardening on March 21 from noon to 1 p.m. The class will teach about the many vegetables that can be grown in Georgia and how to care for them and produce a bountiful harvest.

The class will be held in the second floor conference room at the Gwinnett Government Annex building located at 750 South Perry St. in Lawrenceville. Registration is required by March 18. Register by emailing timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Enter To Win A Pair of Tickets and a $25 Gift Card

Stop by participating

ON SALE NOW! • MARCH 29 - APRIL 3 FoxTheatre.org/KinkyBoots • 855-285-8499

locations March 10

KINKYBOOTSTHEMUSICAL.COM

through April 10 for your chance to win!

405060-2

Participating Locations: Mall of Georgia - 2918 Buford Dr. , Buford • 678-926-5904 1690 Northeast Expy NE Atlanta • 404-315-6287 No purchase necessary. See store for complete rules.

ENTER THIS THURSDAY ONLY ON FACEBOOK.COM/GWINNETTDAILYPOST

403007-1

4C • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

your community: city by city

City by City is a weekly look at the happenings in the places you call home

AUBURN Library inviting families to come out for ‘Family Fun Night’ The Auburn Public Library is inviting families in the area to break out their favorite board game, whether it be Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Mouse Trap or Candyland.

The library will host a board game-themed “Family Fun Night” from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday. Families can bring their own games, or choose from ones provided by the library.

The evening is a continuation of the library’s efforts to replace the old monthly “Movie Nights,” with programs where families are encouraged to participate in activities together.

The library is located at 24 Fifth St., in Auburn.

MORE FROM DULUTH

BARROW COUNTY Community-wide yard sale coming in April The city of Winder is organizing a community yard sale on April 23 at Jug Tavern Park. If you are interested in a space to sell items, contact april.plank@ cityofwinder.com or call 678-425-6805. There is no cost to participate.

The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon.

Guests hunt for egg in one of the McDaniel Farm pastures during last year’s event. The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center expects even more attendees this year. (Special Photos)

BERKELEY LAKE City officials considering new ordinance Berkeley Lake city officials are considering new regulations to activities at city parks.

The city council recently heard a proposal for an ordinance that would prohibit smoking, domestic pets where indicated by signs, use of the driveway and parking surfaces for recreational purposes and use of the park after dark.

The purpose of the new ordinance “is to curb undesirable and unhealthy activities that we have observed over time in the park and playground here at city hall and provide a legal basis for intervention and enforcement where warranted in the future.

It will establish better protections of the health, safety and general welfare of the toddlers and young children for whom the playground is intended by maintaining cleanliness and limiting exposure to second-hand smoke.”

The City Council could address the proposal at this week’s meeting.

BRASELTON Braselton farmers market preps for opening, seeks vendors Changes, based on customer feedback, are in store for this year’s farmers market in historic downtown Braselton as the market helps the town celebrate its centennial.

The market will feature a new sales season, location, fee structure for vendors and market manager, according to a news release.

“We plan to open each Friday in June and July with the potential for August, depending upon consumer demand and availability of fresh products,” said Peg Sheffield, the new manager. “We’ll also move across Harrison Street in the shady vacant lot adjacent to the Community Center. Customer parking will be on Harrison Street where the market was formerly held.”

Vendors are encouraged to apply now to sell their Georgia-grown produce or homemade food products.

The fee will be $10 per market or a discount of $75 for all nine Fridays. Only pre-approved vendors will be allowed in the order in which they arrive.

Vendor applications are available at www. downtownbraselton.com or by calling 706-684-0369.

BUFORD Lanier Islands recruiting workers Lanier Islands Resort will be recruiting a number of seasonal and

the city of Brookhaven has the lowest rate at 2.2. Following Peachtree Corners is Alpharetta at 3.8 and Johns Creek at 3.9.

“With over 38,000 jobs and a population of more than 40,000, Peachtree Corners has become a regional job hub for the metro area,” said Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason. “The city’s zero millage rate and strong incentives for companies to locate or relocate here are some of the key factors in our low unemployment rate.”

The state’s unemployment rate was 5.5 percent, the national unemployment rate was shown as 5 percent.

McDaniel Farm to host Egg-Streme Easter event

By Alyssa McNerney Staff Intern

The Environmental and Heritage Center is celebrating the beginning of spring by hosting an Egg-Streme Easter event at McDaniel Farm in Duluth on March 19.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include a guided tour of the farmhouse, a tug-of-war contest and a water relay. Families are invited to pack a picnic lunch to eat on the grounds between activities.

Egg hunts will be organized by age group and will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The organizers encourage participants to go green by exchanging eggs for small prizes. When the eggs are turned in, the center is able to reuse them for future events and programs.

“Last year’s event numbered about 365. We fully expect attendance to grow (that number) this year,” EHC Program Director permanent workers in Gwinnett County on March 19 and 26.

The recruitments will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford, the Georgia Department of Labor said. GDOL staff will be on site to help screen the applicants.

The company is recruiting admissions clerks, bartenders, concession-stand operators, front-desk personnel, lifeguards, pool attendants, security guards, servers and retail associates, among others.

Job seekers who are 16 and 17 years old must have a work permit to apply. Applicants should bring a resume, military identification card if applicable and a driver’s license.

“While some positions require no experience, it is preferred for most positions,” the GDOL said in a news release.

“Salaries will depend on the position and will be discussed with the applicant during the interview with the employer.”

Job seekers planning to attend the recruitment can visit www.employgeorgia. com to create an account and upload or create a resume. Having an Employ Georgia account and resume reportedly expedites the interview process.

For additional information, contact the GDOL’s Gainesville Career Center at 770-535-5484.

DACULA Residents warned about upcoming lane closures The city of Dacula warned its residents to

The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center will host an Egg-Streme Easter Event at McDaniel Farm in Duluth on March 19.

Jason West said.

The Egg-Streme Easter Event also serves as a reminder of Gwinnett’s past.

“There are countless stories of how Mr. Archie McDaniel would host an annual Easter egg hunt for the community on his farm,” West said. “This event reminds us of those previous celebrations

expect intermittent lane closures on Harbins Road and SanJo Street in the near future.

That’s because of an upcoming joint venture by city and county officials to install sidewalks that will coincide with county plans to make drainage improvements in the same area.

Officials said the work will affect the southbound lanes of Harbins Road in three places: One north of the Tanner Road and SanJo Street intersection, another south of it and a third south of City Hall.

SanJo Street will be a different situation though.

“SanJo Street may be completely closed for one or two days,” that city announced on daculaga. gov. “SanJo Street is one-way, and its closure will require a detour using Church Street and Pharr Avenue for that purpose.”

Officials said a start date has not yet been announced, but residents are asked to visit daculaga. gov regularly for updates.

DULUTH Community chat with Duluth City Council The Duluth City Council will attend an informal chat with the city’s police chief and residents from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on March 19 at Dunkin Donuts located at 3185 Buford Highway.

Neighbors and friends are invited to come.

GRAYSON Easter Egg Hunt coming up Grayson children will soon get to get to participate in an annual rite of passage at Grayson Community Park.

The city will host an

and highlights the treasure that is McDaniel Farm.”

Tickets for the event are $8 per person. EHC members and children under the age of 2 are admitted free. McDaniel Farm is located at 3251 McDaniel Road in Duluth. For more information, or to register, visit gwinnettehc. org.

SNELLVILLE Oak Road to be closed for Towne Green construction A portion of Snellville’s Oak Road will be closed April 2 to 10 in an effort to make pedestrian access to the Towne Green safer.

The closure will coincide with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Spring Break and will allow for the building of a raised and lighted crosswalk, the city said. Oak Road will be closed from the entrance of City Hall to U.S. Highway 78. The City Hall entrance should remain open mostly.

“The road is being closed to provide the workers with the safest construction environment and to provide the contractor with the best opportunity to provide the city with the fastest and best construction solution,” Economic Development Director Eric Van Otteren said. “We have discussed a couple of different options to closing the road. Based on worker safety and construction processes, closing the road is the best option.”

Police Chief Roy Whitehead said people should avoid Oak Road as much as possible and are asked to use Clower Street as it will remain open during the construction period.

The construction is part of the renovations in front of City Hall which will upgrade the space used for festivals and the Farmers’ Market.

The Towne Green project is scheduled to be completed

by May 1.

SUGAR HILL Girl Scout service project enhances community LOGANVILLE garden Baptist Church to host Girl Scout Troop 2440 Night of Worship recently completed a First Baptist Church of Loganville will host a Night service project toward its Bronze Award at the of Worship event at the Loganville Town Green at 5 community garden at Gary Pirkle Park. The troop LAWRENCEVILLE p.m. on April 17. made an interpretation of Breakfast With the Easter The church will have an American flag from a Bunny registration open hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and snacks available discarded pallet using their There’s breakfast with handprints in place of stars for purchase.

Santa, so why not have a on the flag.

For more information, breakfast with the Easter “We are honored to contact Justin Melton at Bunny as well? accept this piece of artwork jmelton@fbcloganville.org.

The Gwinnett Historic from the Girl Scouts and Courthouse is registering add it to our growing families now for its NORCROSS collection of public art,” City Breakfast With the Easter Easter egg hunt planned Councilman Marc Cohen Bunny, which will be held A community Easter egg said. “The hard work and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. hunt is planned in Norcross dedication the girls put into March 26. Families who on March 26 at 10 a.m. this piece is evident.” want to participate in this “As long as there is no The troop also worked event have until March 21 peeking, the Easter Bunny with Suwanee’s Harvest to register by calling 770will be hiding all of his eggs Farm Board to create pieces 822-5450, or by visiting in Rossie Brundage Park, of artwork for Suwanee’s the parks and recreation 350 Autry Street,” the city butterfly garden. section of gwinnettcounty. said in a news release. “So com. bring your Easter baskets SUWANEE Kids can get their picture and celebrate the renewal Logo design taken with the Easter of spring in Norcross with a submissions welcome Bunny, enjoy breakfast FREE Easter Egg Hunt that and make crafts during the is sure to be fun for all!”

The city of Suwanee is event. looking for designers, artChildren will also get The cost is $11 per ists, and creative people a chance to visit with Gwinnett County resident in general to submit logo the Easter Bunny, where over 12 months in age, designs for this year’s Suparents are encouraged to and $21 per non-resident. wanee Fest. The designer of take photos to capture the The courthouse is located the winning logo will see his excitement. in the Lawrenceville or her design on official fesSquare, 185 Crogan St., in tival T-shirts and marketing PEACHTREE CORNERS Lawrenceville. posters, as well as receive a City touting jobless rate $500 prize.

The latest report from The competition is open LILBURN the Georgia Department to professional and amateur Mayor hosts town hall of Labor says Peachtree designers of all ages. DeLilburn Mayor Johnny Corners has the second signs may be hand-drawn or Crist is hosting a town hall lowest unemployment rate computer-generated. Entries meeting on March 28. among cities in the Atlanta should be submitted in print The event is to take area, the city pointed out in and electronic format. The place at City Hall from 7 a news release. deadline for submissions is to 8 p.m. It’s one of the The unemployment April 29. See suwaneefest. mayor’s regular such rate for Gwinnett County’s com for additional guidemeetings, which focus on largest city is reportedly topics of general interest to 2.6 percent, according to a lines and an entry form.

The theme for this year’s residents of the city.

December 2015 preliminary festival, on Sept. 17 and City Hall is located at 76 report.

18, is “Super City, Super Main St. The unemployment People.”

For more information, for nearby cities show

Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. March 26 at the park, which is located at the corner of Rosebud Road and Grayson Parkway.

The event is expected to include games, activities and fun until noon.

contact 770-921-2210.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 5C

gwinnettdailypost.com

Need to curb natural reaction to daily interruptions It is with earnest intention and optimism that I arise each day and assemble my “to do” list. Somewhere between coffee and barn chores, the day claims its independence, thumbs its nose at my list and shows me that the day will rule, not I. For many years now, I have chosen to earn a living by doing two of the hardest things to do: Work at home and make a profession of creative writing.

Both require discipline.

When people ask for advice in writing, I always say, “Sit down and do it.

Don’t just talk about it.”

The first 12 or 13 years

ter is running abnormally fast, a roof leaks, fraud pops up on a credit card or a bill arrives in the mail and needs correction.

“Here’s the phone bill, and it’s wrong,” I lamented to Tink. “That means I have to call and Ronda spend 20 to 30 minutes on the phone straightening it Rich out.” I paused. “And I’m probably gonna have to of writing at home went get aggravated.” pretty much as planned — “Computer mistake,” that is to say that I had a the customer service rep daily plan, I stuck to it and said in a shrug-of-theit worked. But more and shoulders tone as my more it seems that I am patience strained. For a mother with an unruly the most part, I liked life child. An animal gets sick, better before computers a tree falls, an electric me- and cellphones, especially

Be our guest! Enter for your chance to win a seat at the Gwinnett Daily Post table at the Georgia United Credit Union Executive Women’s Day event!

Monday, April 11th - Infinite Energy Center

A trailblazing sports agent, Molly Fletcher negotiated over $500 million dollars worth of deals for her clients throughout her career.

Now as a speaker, consultant and author, she applies her lessons learned in the sports industry to the business world.

Moderator: Sandra Golden, Co-Host of “The Front Row”, 680 The Fan Panelists: Carrie Kurlander, Vice President of Public Relations, Chick-fil-A Pamela Stewart, Vice President of Retail Sales, The Coca-Cola Company Keynote Speaker: Molly Fletcher Name ____________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email _________________________________ Mail your completed entry form to GDP/Women’s Day P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 or visit gwinnettdailypost.com/contests to enter at NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 18 years old or older to enter. Sponsors and their families are not eligible. All entries must be completely filled out to be eligible. Void where prohibited & restricted by law. Entries must be received by March 31, 2016. Winner will be notified.

YES! Please send me limited promotional and special offers from the Gwinnett Daily Post and their partners.

APRIL 11-17 • TPC SUGARLOAF MITSUBISHIELECTRICCLASSIC.COM/WOMEN/

There’s a lot of talk about the negative influence of business in politics. We know what happens when business leaders manipulate politicians for their economic gain.

The marriage between business and politics is kind of like that dysfunctional couple we all know and tolerate. They have a long history together, but it’s become a marriage of selfinterest, with both parties continually trying to get their way. Instead of making each other better, they make each other worse.

I live in Atlanta, the city that in 1966 was dubbed “too busy to hate.”

Apparently, now that’s changed. It appears that our state legislators now have plenty of time to marginalize people they deem unfit. Earlier this month, the Georgia state Senate passed a bill that some say could lead to businesses refusing services to same-sex couples. House Bill 757 would allow busi-

DON’T MISS PINK IN THE RINK 2016!

Saturday,

March 19th • 7:05 PM vs Greenville

Star Wars Night

$5 Frenzy: Glads Pint Glass

Sunday,

Oth er up co mi ng ga me s yo u do n’t wa nt

to mi ss:

SAT. MARCH 26 • 7:05PM SUPER HERO NIGHT VS SOUTH CAROLINA

DIATORS.COM FOR TICKETS GO TO ATLANTAGLAEN A BOX OFFICE OR VISIT THE INFINITE ENERGY AR

ADJUST YOUR #GLADitude

402958-3

group of people fought for their rights and the people who oppressed them emerged as the heroes?

That never happens.

Time again and time again, the suffragettes, civil rights activists, whoever the under represented group is, the people who marginalize them always wind up lookLisa McLeod ing like fools.

Marc Benioff has actually ness owners to cite religious done the Georgia legislators beliefs in refusing goods or a huge favor. He’s given them a business incentive for services for a “matrimonial doing the right thing. Legisceremony.”

Here’s where the business lators are elected to represent leaders come in. Salesforce. the interests of their state, com CEO Marc Benioff has and a big interest in Georgia is business. threatened to relocate the Benioff joins several Salesforce technology conGeorgia businesses, includference scheduled for May ing AT&T, Coca-Cola in Atlanta.

Enterprises Inc., The Home During a recent earnings call, Benioff announced that Depot Inc., SunTrust Banks the company would decrease Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc., who also oppose its investments in Georgia the bill. following the passing of an Atlanta is the home of the anti-LGBT bill that would Martin Luther King Center. allow for individuals to use It’s worth reminding people religion as an excuse for that as much everyone loves discrimination.

The city that once was too to love Dr. King now, his ideas weren’t always so busy to hate now looks like popular.

George Wallace standing I travel, a lot, both in the on the courthouse steps, country and out of it. I take proclaiming “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, pride in telling people I’m from Atlanta, Ga. I don’t segregation forever.” want us to be the state that is As a 30-year resident clinging to old prejudice. of Georgia and a business As Benioff tweeted owner whose business partner and husband is a fourth- recently: Let’s keep Georgia on the right side of history. generation Georgian, all I Lisa McLeod is the crecan say is — REALLY? ator of the popular business Is this what we want our concept Noble Purpose state known for? and author of the bestseller Think about history. Can you think of a single incident “Selling with Noble Purpose.” in which a marginalized

Local veterans shelter receives donation from spaghetti fundraiser society that provides aid and assistance to the sick and needy members of the comThe Knights of Columbus munity. This specific council is the direct council for St. Council 13052 prepared a Lawrence Catholic Church spaghetti dinner hosted by in Lawrenceville.

Lawrenceville’s Veterans The Knights of Columbus of Foreign Wars Post 5255, which raised $3,000 to help Council and the Foreign the Winder Homeless Veter- Wars Post noticed the help that was needed for the ans Shelter. shelter, so they prepared a The home is the only shelter for homeless veterans spaghetti dinner.

The Knights of Columbus in northeast Georgia, and it currently houses 12 veterans helped cook and prepare the spaghetti while the Foreign who are seeking employWars Post hosted the dinner. ment. Their money that is All proceeds collected earned from employment from the dinner were diis used to obtain their own rectly donated to the Winder residence.

Lawrenceville’s Veterans Homeless Veterans Shelter which totaled $3,000. of Foreign Wars Post 5255 Money that was raised consists of men and women from the spaghetti dinner who have all served in the United States Armed Forces. will be used to help provide necessities for the home such The purpose of this post as toiletries, food, etc. is to support these brave The Winder Homeless individuals and their families while also giving back to the Veterans Shelter is located at 80 King St. in Winder. community.

The Knights of Columbus For more information and to help fund the Veterans ShelCouncil 13052 is made up ter, call 678-963-0790. of a 15-member fraternal

Staff Intern

vs Florida

VS SOUTH CAROLINA

planned, then somethin’ comes up that changes one thing, and then that causes everything else to have to change. I spend the rest of the day reactin’ to everything that’s happening.

Y’know what I’m sayin’?”

Later as I mused over that piece of wisdom, I couldn’t help but think of all the times I watched him “react” on the racetrack when something happened.

A wreck happens, a driver reacts and the entire day’s strategy changes right then and there.

Just like an all-too-usual day in my life.

I’d elaborate more on just how right Richard Petty is, but my stupid smartphone is buzzing.

I’m sure I have some reactin’ to do.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of “What Southern Women Know.”

Visit www.rondarich.com to sign up for her free weekly newsletter.

Forget Perfect

By Zach Miles

March 20th • 2:05 PM THUR. MARCH 24 • 7:05 PM

Not long ago, my longtime friend Ed Parks and I were spending a splendid day with racing legend Richard Petty, who has the somewhat unusual ability to observe and experience life while summing up wisely its lessons. As the day crawled into the darkness of night, we three sat in Richard’s kitchen in a triangle of chairs and just talked. It was one of those leisurely, enjoyable kitchen chats that we love so in the South.

Suddenly — I don’t recall at all what brought this up — Richard looked me directly in the eye and said in a fatherly tone, “Let me tell you somethin.’ Now, listen, OK? Listen to me. Ninety percent of the time we’re reactive. We spend our time reacting rather than doin’. I can get up in the morning with my little list of what I’m suppose to do and it can all be well-

Can business be moral compass?

Enhance your leadership skills at this high powered event celebrating the power and accomplishments of women in metro Atlanta!

405120-1

smartphones. I figure that about half of my daily problems find me thanks to electronic means.

Before I was published, I attended a writers’ conference where best-selling author Sharon McCrumb told the attendees, “You think you don’t have time to write now? Just wait until you get a book published and you have all those obligations. I had more time to write when I was teaching college and raising a family than I do now.”

These remarkably true words she said before computers and cellphones took over our lives.

Exasperated one morning, I brought Tink to laughter when I observed, “I need to get up earlier and get things done because I notice my day goes off track around 8:30 when people get to the office and start calling with problems I need to solve.”

6C • SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

gwinnettdailypost.com

Three Gwinnett students to play Carnegie Hall Three Gwinnett students — all violists — are among the 109 outstanding young musicians selected from across the country for the fourth annual National Youth Orchestra.

The members of this year’s orchestra, ages 16-19, are recognized by Carnegie Hall as being among the finest players in the country following a comprehensive and highly competitive audition process. This summer’s NYO-USA will feature 38 returning musicians.

The program is free for all participants.

The Gwinnett representatives are Emma DeJarnette of Snellville, James Kang of Lawrenceville and Nick Pelletier of Duluth, who is a returning member.

conductors: Christoph Eschenbach and Valery Gergiev. Eschenbach will lead the orchestra in a program to include Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat Major, K. 482 featuring acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax as soloist alongside Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major at the Keith Farner Performing Arts Center in Purchase, N.Y. on July Musicians are sched13 and at Carnegie Hall uled to arrive in New in New York on July 14.

York in late June to begin Following their New an intensive three-week York appearances, the training residency on musicians will fly to the campus of Purchase Europe for a tour of some College, State University of the continent’s music of New York, working capitals, including perforwith principal players mances at the Concertfrom some of the coungebouw in Amsterdam, try’s finest professional Holland, part of Robeco orchestras.

SummerNights at the The orchestra will per- Royal Concertgebouw form under two renowned Amsterdam; the Opéra

Good News from Schools

Berlioz in Montpellier, France, part of the Radio France Festival; Tivoli Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark, part of the Tivoli Festival and Smetana Hall in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.

Pharr Elementary honored at the Gold Dome Pharr Elementary School Principal Mary Thomas and teacher Monica Jones were recently honored at the state capital for their school’s environmental efforts which have put their school in the running for a Green Ribbon designation from the U.S. Department of Education.

That program recognizes schools that reduce environmental impact and costs, improves the health

and wellness of schools, students and staff and offers environmental education.

The U.S. DOE will release the schools who earned Green Ribbon designation on Earth Day, April 22.

Norcross High School unveils renovated media center Norcross High School recently held a ribboncutting for a renovated media center that the Norcross High School Foundation donated $50,000 toward to pay for furniture, electronic devices, painting and lighting.

Foundation Co-President Elizabeth Gross said the organization chose the renovation project as the focus of the capital improvement budget to

“help the high school create a collaborative learning centered space for innovative teaching and learning.”

Some of the new additions include moveable furniture and large collaborative works stations, sharewalls, writeable wall surfaces and soft seating for individual and group work.

“Much like a studio where people create, tinker, share and reflect, we designed our media center to create a more fluid, flexible space for formal and informal learning,” Lauren Hagey, a media specialist at the school, said in a press release.

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

PET OF THE WEEK Ruby is an adorable 2-year-old ​W​hippet and Miniature Pinscher m ​ ix ​ who loves all creatures, both animal and human.

Ruby would love a home where she can get plenty of exercise and play time. A cuddle buddy to snuggle in with at night is also a must. If you are interested in meeting Ruby, call the shelter at 678-765-2726 or email carol@georgiaspca.org for more information about this wonderful girl.

Ruby’s adoption fee is $250. She has been spayed, disease-tested, given age appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, and is up to date with flea/tick & heartworm prevention. A 24Petwatch microchip will be listed in the adopter’s name and the adopter will receive 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance.

Each week the Gwinnett Daily Post features an animal available for adoption at the Georgia SPCA at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, Suwanee, GA 30024, Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. See the rest of the adoptable cats and dogs at www.georgiaspca.org.

LUNCH MENUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday Gwinnett’s best burger, mini calzones, vegetarian entree Tuesday Chicken nuggets, vegetarian entree, PBJ’wich Wednesday Captain America chicken sammie, flavor to the max sticks, vegetarian entree Thursday Mini corn pups, deli fresh subs, vegetarian entree, PBJ’wich Friday Brunch 4 lunch, crunchy tacos, vegetarian entree MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday Crispy chicken sammie, Italian meatball sub, vegetarian entree, signature salads Tuesday Pizza by the slice, boneless wings, vegetarian entree, signature salads Wednesday Hot dog, Italian trio, vegetarian entree, signature salads, deli fresh subs Thursday Pizza by the slice, BBQ sammie, vegetarian entree,

signature salads Friday Brunch 4 lunch, seafood basket, vegetarian entree, signature salads, deli fresh subs HIGH SCHOOL Monday Pizza by the slice, crispy chicken sammie, BBQ pork sammie, deli fresh subs, fresh seasonal salads, vegetarian entree Tuesday Pizza by the slice, Gwinnett’s best burger, Italian trio, deli fresh subs, fresh seasonal salads, vegetarian entree Wednesday Pizza by the slice, crispy chicken drumstick, fiesta nachos, deli fresh subs, fresh seasonal salads, vegetarian entree Thursday Pizza by the slice, hot dog, lasagna marinara, deli fresh subs, fresh seasonal salads, vegetarian entree Friday Pizza by the slice, classic chicken nuggets, Asian rice bowls, home-style croissant, fresh seasonal salads, vegetarian entree

RESTAURANT SCORES

403723-1

Restaurant Address..................................................................................Score Stevi B’s Pizza 1500 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth..............................................100 Schlotzky’s Deli 1625 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth..............................................100 McDonald’s Restaurant 2684 Main St., Snellville..............................................................86 Monterrey Mexican Restaurant 910 Athens Highway, Loganville.................................................89 Taco Bell 3333 Buford Drive, Buford........................................................100 Orange Julius DQ 3333 Buford Drive, Buford .......................................................100 Hopkins Elementary School 1315 Dickens Road, Lilburn......................................................100 Knight Elementary School 401 North River Road, Lilburn..................................................100 Buford Middle School 2700 Robert Bell Blvd., Buford.................................................100 Twisted Tavern 4450 Nelson Brogdon Blvd., Sugar Hill.....................................80 Aha Sushi 2380 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville...............................................69 Swirlz 2815 Buford Drive, Buford...........................................................85 Mi Bella Colombia 2785 Cruse Road, Lawrenceville...............................................91 Wings and Philly 3375 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville....................................92 Country Inn and Suites 5970 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross...........................................97 Super 8 5150 Willow Oak Trail, Norcross.................................................99 Twin Rivers Middle School 2300 Braselton Highway, Dacula.............................................100