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A community in mourning

Jared and Jaison Brown (Photo via Twitter)

Dacula faces loss of three students in span of two weeks

By Joshua sharpe joshua.sharpe@gwinnettdailypost.com

DACULA — Many kids here wore no costumes on Halloween. They wore bare faces, except the faces were often longer than usual, more pained, with tears threatening to traverse the cheeks, with sorrow the color of aged rum coming into the eyes. At the football game Saturday night, when the MORE ONLINE Falcons Visit gwinnettdailypost.com stormed for a photo gallery.

Barron Field, bursting paper banners, the students in the crowd wore brown.

They needed no costumes this year — They were simply the people who loved Jared and Jaison Brown. The family name of the boys, 17 and 15 respectively, was the inspiration for the show of brown in the stands. The Browns’ deaths, in the wake of a Friday morning car accident, were the source of the pain for these Dacula High students.

The loss of the two well-liked soccer players should be more than enough for such children to have to handle. But the brothers are only the latest Dacula High students to die. Last week, a girl who reportedly deliberately harmed herself in the school’s gym died.

Compounded, the pain is hard to take for many in this tight-knit community.

“If one falls, we all fall,” said Lonnie Cottrell, a former teammate of the brothers on the soccer team. “It’s been a hard, tough week, but we don’t forget the names of the ones we lost.”

Indeed, they don’t. Just before 7:30

Above, a Dacula High School student looks at his candle during a vigil for Jared Brown at Dacula High School on Friday. At right, Dacula students, teachers, and community members joined together at the football field for a vigil to remember Jared Brown on Friday. He passed away after being involved in a car accident Friday morning. Brown’s brother, Jaison, was declared brain dead Friday evening.

(Staff Photos: David Welker)

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Mom faces trial for daughter’s murder ESPLOST, city offices Toddler allegedly died in 2007, left in home’s attic for 18 months

By Joshua sharpe

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On Monday, prosecutors expect the trial to begin for a former Lawrenceville woman whose slain daughter’s body lay hidden in the attic of her home for some 18 months — even after she moved away.

Amy Yesina Ruiz is charged with felony murder, along with the child’s father Christian Vasquez, in the early 2007 death of 2-yearold Prisi. The mother has

been in the Gwinnett County jail since June, when authorities upgraded her charges Amy Yesina in the wake Ruiz of new, allegedly inconsistent statements the 32-year-old made about the child’s death.

The trial, prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jim Carmichael, is expected to begin with jury selection Monday morning before

Superior Court Judge Warren Davis.

Vasquez, also charged with Christian murder Vasquez and held without bond in Gwinnett, is planned to be tried separately.

Previously, the mother was only was accused of failing to seek medical treatment for Prisi and helping hide her body before the

couple moved to Mexico.

Authorities have said Prisi’s father struck the child with a blunt object in the back of the head.

District Attorney Danny Porter has declined to say what statements Ruiz made to cause authorities to doubt her account that she wasn’t involved in the child’s death.

The trial marks the latest milestone in a case that stunned Gwinnett and then dragged for years as authorities — local, state and

on ballot for Tuesday

By Curt yeomans

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Gwinnett County voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide the future of the county’s special purpose local option sales tax for education and several municipal offices — but not necessarily at one single poll.

Depending on where residents live, they may have to visit two polling locations this week to parSee TRIAL, Page 8A ticipate in all of their local

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Voting for the ESPLOST election will be held at the normal polling locations used for county, state and federal elections.

Seven cities — Snellville, Norcross, Suwanee, Buford, Braselton, Lilburn and Dacula — will hold municipal elections at separate venues. Most of the

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Ralston: Transportation repairs in state’s sights

By Terry Lewis

effect on July 1. lucrative Also known as the tax break. “transportation bill,” the Heavy ALBANY — When legislation raised the gas trucks the General Assembly tax for the average driver also face convenes in January in by about 6 cents per gala $50 to Atlanta, one of House lon and also imposed an $100 anSpeaker David Ralston’s additional $5 per-night nual fee.

David top priorities is to begin fee on hotel stays. Drivers Ralston Ralston pushing out the money of electric vehicles now was in the the state has generated pay a $200 annual fee area Monday to cut the since House Bill 170 took and no longer receive a ribbon on the new North Leesburg Bypass and later attended a fundraiser for state Rep. Ed Rynders, R-Leesburg. In an interview afterwards, the Speaker said he wanted to move the money raised by Special to the Daily Post

HB 170 quickly through the House.

“I’d have to go back and check the numbers, but it’s in the range of $120 (million) to $140 million or a little better.

This is the state money that has been generated by House Bill 170,” Ralston said. “The Department of Transportation, at the request of the governor and my office, is amending their budget for fiscal year within the next week or two to get that money pushed out of the door so we can actu-

ally let some contracts on bridge repairs and some of the pressing transportation needs we have quickly.

“I am hoping if we can get that budget approved we can start letting some contracts shortly after the first of the year.”

Ralston said he’s like to see the new funds go first to existing bridges in need of repair.

“I know DOT has a list of bridges around the state that are in dire need of repair, so we have to look at their engineering stud-

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ies and see the ones which are in the most need,” he said. “Obviously, we have to start at the top of the list. Beyond that we have a planning component at the DOT now that is headed up by former transportation committee chair Jay Roberts of Ocilla. We’ll take a look and see what they have prioritized for us and see how far that money can go.”

Ralston is concerned with the public perception that the General Assembly can be relied upon to actually used the money to repair the state’s crumbling transportation infrastructure.

“I think the important thing is that Georgians see that we are serious about dealing with our transportation needs with these new funds now rather than later,” the Speaker said. “I think we are dealing with a feeling that they don’t have faith that we are going to what we said we were going to do with the new funds generated by that bill.

This is a matter of showing Georgians we mean what we say.”

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Woodall, Georgia GOP congratulate new House Speaker Political Notebook

Curt Yeomans

Within hours of new House Speaker Paul Ryan’s election this past week, Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., was already praising him on social media as a leader who will bring together the U.S. House of Representatives.

Woodall and the Georgia Republican Party offered congratulations to

Ryan on Thursday after the Wisconsin Republican was chosen by 236 of his colleagues to serve as the speaker. “@SpeakerRyan is already a unifying leader, and I appreciate Rob Johnny David Woodall Isakson Perdue his willingness to serve as America’s Speaker,” Speaker John Boehner, among House RepubliWoodall said on Twitter. who resigned from the cans. The state RepubRyan replaces former position amid infighting lican party pleaded with

Ryan to have a close relationship with Georgia Republicans.

“We encourage Speaker Ryan to work closely with Georgia’s Republican delegation to end reckless spending and debt, repeal job killing regulations, protect our Constitutional rights and freedoms, and secure a brighter future for all Americans. Together, we can put this country back on the path to prosperity,” Georgia Republican Party chairman John Padgett said in a statement.

Woodall said in the statement that the speaker’s seat is one of the most important positions in American government, and not just because the person who holds it presides over the House.

It is also the third most powerful position in the country, behind the president and vice-president, he said.

“At a time when we face many challenges, it is crucial that the people’s House — as well as all of Washington — function on their behalf,” Woodall said. “Paul Ryan is the guy who can get it done. He has an impressive track record of crafting and implementing solutions, and is the type of leader that will serve as a unifying presence when we need it most.”

Among Gwinnett County’s other congressmen, Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., also voted for Ryan while Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., was among 184 representatives — all Democrats — who voted for Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

Isakson, Perdue vote against Bipartisan Budget Act U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, both R-Ga., cast ballots against a budget bill that has drawn strong opposition from several Republicans.

Despite the opposition from Georgia senators, the Senate passed the bill 64-35 on Friday. Before the vote, Isakson said he opposed the bill because it didn’t do enough to specify a new debt limit while increasing government spending limits without addressing the federal deficit.

“While this legislation takes a positive step toward securing long-term savings through structural reforms to Social Security, we must go further to reform mandatory spending programs in order to get our debt under control,” Isakson said in a statement.

Perdue also criticized the deal in a statement released before the vote.

“This bad backroom deal puts unsustainable spending on autopilot and lets Washington politicians simply delay tough decisions for two more years,” he said.

The bill is now headed to President Barack Obama, who can either sign it into law or veto it.

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Sickness is rare genetic condition DEAR DR. ROACH: After an intestinal virus, I ended up in the hospital with a sed rate of 110 and a high white blood count.

I was discharged with steroids and colchicine.

I’m still taking the colchicine because my doctor said I have familial Mediterranean fever, and the colchicine is helping.

She also said I have the HLA-B27 antigen. She said familial Mediterranean fever is very rare.

Have you heard of it?

— C.C. ANSWER: Familial Mediterranean fever is not so rare, especially in people whose ancestry comes from the Mediterranean, including Sephardic Jews, Armenians, Turks, North Africans, Arabs, Greeks and Italians. In Iraqi Jews, for example, 1 out of 4 people carries the gene for FMF, called MEFV. HLA-B27, a gene associated with several inflammatory diseases, including reactive arthritis, is found in about half of people with FMF. The major symptoms of FMF are fever and pain.

The pain usually is in the abdomen, but also can be in the chest or joints. An important feature is that FMF is episodic. Attacks last one to three days, and in between people feel entirely normal. Colchicine is used to prevent attacks, and it is effective in most people.

The major long-term risk of FMF is a condition called amyloidosis, which is the deposition of abnormal proteins into key organs — in FMF, this especially targets the kidney. Colchicine appears to help prevent amyloidosis in FMF, and many experts use colchicine at a low dose long term rather than trying to wean off.

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.

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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1800, John Adams became the first president to reside in the newly constructed “President’s House” (later named the White House).

In 1848, the Boston Female Medical School, the first medical school for women, opened.

In 1870, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) made its first meteorological forecast.

In 1993, the Maastricht Treaty went into effect, formally establishing the European Union.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Stephen Crane (1871-1900), writer; James Kilpatrick (1920-2010), journalist; Gary Player (1935- ), golfer; Lyle Lovett (1957- ), singer-songwriter; Tim Cook (1960- ), business executive; Anthony Kiedis (1962- ), singer-songwriter;

Toni Collette (1972- ), actress; Jenny McCarthy (1972- ), actress; Logan Marshall-Green (1976- ), actor; Penn Badgley (1986- ), actor.

TODAY’S FACT: John Adams was the only president elected as a member of the Federalist Party.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1959, NHL goalie Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadiens wore the first goalie facemask, which he designed himself.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “A singular disadvantage of the sea lies in the fact that after successfully surmounting one wave you discover that there is another behind it just as important and just as nervously anxious to do something effective in the way of swamping boats.”

— Stephen Crane, “The Open Boat” TODAY’S NUMBER: 36.7 — percentage of American physicians and surgeons who are women.

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Second baby shower raises etiquette concerns DEAR AMY: My husband and I are expecting our second child.

Our son is 4 years old and we didn’t initially think we would have a second child, so we haven’t kept many of his baby items. We gave away almost all his baby items to friends and charities when we moved two years ago.

We have very few things for the new baby.

We would like to host a baby shower and have a registry. We plan to ask only for a few smaller things and used items too.

Some family members say it is bad etiquette to have a second baby shower and ask for gifts.

There seem to be many opinions about this, so what etiquette should we follow when throwing a

As you well know, a new baby’s needs are actually pretty modest — a basket to sleep in, some onesies and blankets, a car seat and a stroller.

Craigslist is a good way to find used baby equipment (just make sure the equipment is safe for your child). If you gave Amy Dickinson your crib to a friend, perhaps your friend is ready second baby shower? to relinquish it back to — Expecting Up North you.

DEAR EXPECTING: If someone else — a There is nothing at all family member or a “wrong” about celebrat- friend — offers to host ing the impending arrival a shower or put together of a second (or subsea coalition of people to quent) baby. BUT (and purchase a larger ticket this is important) it is item, you should welnot at all cool to host a come it, but no — you shower for yourselves. should not throw this You see the awkwardness party for yourselves. here — I hope — of havDEAR AMY: Good ing a party for yourselves answer to “Unhappy and directing guests to a and Successful.” I had a gift registry. friend, a single, working

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mom who couldn’t leave the house after her kid’s bedtime, so she trained to climb Mt. Rainier by wearing a loaded backpack climbing up and down the stairs in her home for hours every night. How badly does Unhappy want that ultramarathon?

— Owner of My Life DEAR OWNER: Exactly. If you want it, do it.

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.

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Balance will be the key to your success this year.

By following your dreams, you will reap unexpected rewards. Your reputation and status will improve and you will be given more opportunities to share your novel ideas. Romantic relationships will reach new heights.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Enjoy a social evening with someone you deem special. If you are single, you will meet a compatible partner if you get involved in educational or cultural functions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You will be disappointed if you allow yourself to be used by a smooth-talking con artist.

Keep a close watch on your hard-earned cash and keep your personal information a secret.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You will gain a new perspective if you see your current situation through the eyes of an elder or younger family member.

Share your thoughts and concerns with those who care about you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If you feel you aren’t making progress, it’s time to bring about change. Sticking to an unrewarding routine will lead to frustration and stress.

Your skills and versatility should not be wasted.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Creative endeavors will bring satisfaction. Organize your thoughts before making a vital decision. Don’t allow others to meddle in your personal affairs. Take the time to be with someone you love.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Take a deep breath and consider your words carefully before you respond to someone you love. You’ll be inclined to overreact, causing damage to an important relationship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Do your best to spend more time with friends and relatives. A trip to see someone from your past will bring back fond memories and spark your imagination.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Consider your career objectives. Discuss yours with someone you enjoy being with and it will lead to a viable partnership or collaboration, as well as provide the advancement you are seeking.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Put yourself first and do what is best for you.

Constantly trying to please others is time-consuming and frustrating. Don’t feel guilty taking time to relax and rejuvenate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A change of scenery will help calm your nerves. Reflect on what upsets you and find a solution. You are best not to ignore problems if you want to move forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don’t fear stepping into the spotlight. Business or social functions will turn into opportunities to network and mingle with people who have similar interests and goals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Stick to what interests you the most and take care of your personal affairs. Don’t waste time trying to encourage uninterested people to take part in your pursuit.

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Park workers, volunteers recognized

By Curt yeomans

Liaison Annie Valenty, Two Gwinnett County Wellness Parks and Recreation emProgram ployees and three volunteers Spewere recently recognized cialist for their commitment to the Monica Darrin Fernando Wendy county’s recreation facilities.

GrifBradley Duarte Palmer The Georgia Recreation fin and and Park Association’s Grounds Professional Award Child Wellness Manager District 7 office handed while another department Wendy Palmer received the out the recognitions at its employee, Fernando Duarte, Volunteer Award. annual banquet on Oct. 21 received the Parks and OutCounty officials said in Gainesville. Bethesda doors Professional Award.

Bradley received his award Park worker Darrin Bradley Children’s Health of Atbecause of his “attitude, received the Facilities and lanta Community Outreach work ethic, attention to

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detail and his ability to rise to the challenge at all times.”

They said Duarte was recognized for “his positive enthusiasm and commitment to excellence, and the extensive involvement in the community and parks.”

Meanwhile, Valenty, Griffin and Palmer were recognized for working the county’s recreation department on events, programs and training sessions designed to promote healthy lifestyles through the Live Healthy Gwinnett program.

Bank robber caught clearly on security camera

By Joshua sharpe

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It’s as if he posed for the pictures.

A grey-headed man, believed to be in his early or mid-50s, approached the counter at the BB&T located

at 3400 Buford Drive on Thursday at 2:45 p.m. and held up a note.

“The note informed the teller that this was a robbery and he had a gun,” said Cpl. Deon Washington, spokesman for Gwinnett County police. “The suspect presented a black revolver in his right hand and pointed it directly at the teller.”

These points in the robbery are clear because the man, who wore dark, thick-rimmed glasses, was

Gwinnett County police are searching for this man, who they say held up a Buford bank Thursday. (Special Photo)

squarely in the frame of one of the bank’s security cameras.

Washington sent the

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The perpetrator, donned in a black ball cap with a Starter emblem, fled the scene with more than $1,500 from the clerk. He drove a 4-door white car, maybe a Hyundai.

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WORLD U.N., ICRC chide states for mass ‘paralysis’ in face of conflicts

GENEVA — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and International Committee of the Red Cross President Peter Maurer made what they called an “unprecedented joint warning” on Saturday for states to stop conflicts, respect international law and aid refugees.

“In the face of blatant inhumanity, the world has responded with disturbing paralysis,” they said in a statement. “This flouts the very raison d’etre of the United Nations.”

They also called for states to rein in armed groups and hold them accountable for abuses, and to stop the use of heavy weapons in populated areas.

The United Nations is struggling with an unprecedented array of conflicts and crises, with 60 million people made homeless, record demand for humanitarian aid, and little sign of peace talks bringing a swift end to wars in Libya, Syria or Yemen.

Crunch talks for Merkel on Syrian refugee crisis BERLIN — Nearly 10,000 refugees continued to arrive in Germany daily, police said on Saturday, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing the country’s stretched border staff ahead of a crunch meeting between Angela Merkel and a Bavarian ally on the crisis.

Chancellor Merkel will discuss refugee policy on Saturday evening with Bavarian premier Horst Seehofer, head of the Christian Social Union and who has criticized her asylum policy and handling of the crisis.

The CSU, sister party to Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union, has been outspoken about her “open doors” policy towards refugees, in part because its home state of Bavaria is the entry point for virtually all of the migrants arriving in Germany.

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world&nation Russian airliner crashes in Sinai peninsula in Egypt

All 224 passengers aboard killed

By yusri mohammeD anD ahmeD mohameD hassan Reuters

ISMAILIA, Egypt/CAIRO — A Russian airliner carrying 224 passengers crashed into a mountainous area of Egypt’s Sinai peninsula on Saturday shortly after losing radar contact near cruising altitude, killing all aboard.

A militant group affiliated to Islamic State in Egypt, Sinai Province, said in a statement it had brought down the plane “in response to Russian airstrikes that killed hundreds of Muslims on Syrian land,” but Russia’s Transport Minister told Interfax news agency the claim “can’t be considered accurate.”

The Airbus A321, operated by Russian airline Kogalymavia under the brand name Metrojet, was flying from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to St Petersburg in Russia when it went down in central Sinai soon after daybreak, the aviation ministry said.

“I now see a tragic scene,” an Egyptian security officer at the site told Reuters by telephone. “A lot of dead on the ground and many who died whilst strapped to their seats.

“The plane split into two, a small part on the tail end

Egypt’s Prime Minister Sherif Ismail looks at the remains of a plane crash at the desert in central Sinai near El Arish city, north Egypt, on Saturday. The Russian airliner carrying 224 passengers crashed into a mountainous area of Egypt’s Sinai peninsula on Saturday shortly after losing radar contact near cruising altitude, killing all aboard.

(Reuters/Stringer)

that burned and a larger part that crashed into a rockface.

We have extracted at least 100 bodies and the rest are still inside,” the officer, who requested anonymity, said.

Both black boxes of the plane had been found, Mohamed Hossam Kemal, the civil aviation minister, told a news conference.

Kemal said communications between the plane and air traffic control before the crash had been normal and that nothing irregular had occurred before the

accident.

“The plane did not request a change of route,” he said.

Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail also told the news conference that there did not appear to be any unusual activity behind the crash but the facts would not be clear until further investigations had been carried out.

Ismail said 129 bodies had so far been removed and the chances of finding survivors were now nearimpossible.

Bodies were being transported to various hospitals with 34 arriving in the Zeinhom morgue in Cairo early in the evening.

Islamic State, in a statement on Twitter, said it had brought down the aircraft.

Sinai is the scene of an insurgency by militants close to Islamic State, who have killed hundreds of Egyptian soldiers and police and have also attacked Western targets in recent months. Much of the Sinai is a restricted military zone.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry chat before a bilateral meeting as part of talks with 17 nations, the European Union and United Nations at the Hotel Imperial in Vienna on Friday. Kerry said on Friday he hoped progress could be made at international talks in Vienna aimed at finding a political solution to Syria’s four-year-old civil war but it would be very difficult. (Reuters/Brendan Smialowski/ Pool)

four-year drought, officials said on Friday.

The wealthy Los Angeles area municipality was fined $61,000 on Thursday, making it the only community not located in a desert to be assessed penalties, the California State Water Resources Board said.

“Some urban water suppliers simply have not met the requirements laid before them,” said Cris Carrigan, director of the water board’s Office of Enforcement. “For these four suppliers, it’s been too little too late.”

“For those who aren’t (conserving) and who are wasting water, you should be ashamed of yourselves,” Carrigan said.

NATION Kerry: Special forces in Syria don’t mean U.S. entering civil war

BISHKEK — A decision

by U.S. President Barack Obama to send special forces to Syria is strictly focused on fighting Islamic State insurgents and does not signify the United States is entering the civil war there, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said.

“President Obama has made a very strong and forceful and simple decision entirely in keeping with his originally stated policy that we must defeat and destroy Official: Turkish Daesh,” Kerry said, using jets hit ISIS the Arabic term for Islamic State. targets in Syria “It is not a decision to ANKARA — Turkish jets enter into Syria’s civil war. on Saturday launched bomb- It is not an action focused ing raids against Islamic on (Syrian President State targets in Syria, the day Bashar) Assad, it focused before Turks are due to vote exclusively on Daesh and in a parliamentary election, in augmenting our ability to a senior government official rapidly attack Daesh,” Kerry said. told a news briefing during a American jets were visit to Kyrgyzstan’s capital, standing by to assist and all Bishkek. aircraft involved in the operations returned safely, the 9/11 suspects’ official told Reuters. Ground lawyers: Senators forces were not involved.

Turkey vowed to take a may have swayed more active role in combat- testimony ing Islamic State in July, as FORT MEADE, Md. part of a multi-pronged offensive which also saw them — Defense attorneys for ramp up attacks on Kurdish suspects in the Sept. 11 atmilitants. tacks questioned on Friday Since then, the Turkish whether U.S. lawmakers immilitary has primarily conproperly influenced the legal centrated on hitting its old process during a visit to the foe, the outlawed Kurdistan Guantanamo Bay military Workers’ Party (PKK), alprison. though Turkish airbases have The attorneys raised the also been used by U.S.-led issue while they questioned coalition jets to hit IS targets a female guard during a in northern Syria. pre-trial hearing at Guanta— From wire reports namo about physical contact

between women and the five detainees in the death penalty case. Their Muslim traditions forbid physical contact with women other than their wives or relatives.

The female guard, who used the pseudonym Sergeant Jinx, said guards touched detainees’ wrists, shoulders and forearms when they handcuffed them and moved them within the prison at a U.S. Navy base in Cuba.

“To remove the restraints, I imagine a minimal amount of touching might happen,” Sergeant Jinx said.

California man convicted in Nutella fracas LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles-area man pleaded no contest on Friday to elder abuse for punching a 78-year-old fellow shopper in the face at a store after he complained the younger man had grabbed too many Nutella waffle samples.

Derrick Gharabighi, 24, was at a store in Burbank

last month when he stopped for a free sample of the sweet treat, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.

As the elderly man reached for a waffle, Gharabighi grabbed them all, the prosecutor’s office said.

The victim told Gharabighi not to take so many and Gharabighi responded by punching the man in the face, the district attorney’s office said.

The victim was taken a nearby hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Gharabighi will be sentenced on Sept. 20, 2016.

He faces up to two years in prison.

Beverly Hills fined for wasting water during drought SACRAMENTO, Calif.

— Upscale Beverly Hills is among four California cities whose water utilities have been fined for not forcing residents to conserve enough water during California’s unrelenting

Conn. man to be charged with parent murder BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut man in jail following the August disappearance of his parents will be charged with murdering them, with the help of his girlfriend, after two bodies found near their home were identified on Friday as the missing couple, state police said.

Kyle Navin, 27, who was arrested last month on a gun charge as police searched for his parents, appeared in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport earlier on Friday to ask a judge to release him on bail ahead of trial. The request was denied.

Noting that two bodies had been discovered by a homeowner in Westport just the day before, Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracy Dayton said Navin was considered a suspect in the disappearance of Jeffrey Navin, 56, and Jeanette Navin, 55.

— From wire reports

PEOPLE Campbell: New ‘Evil Dead’ show due to fans’ love LOS ANGELES — There are no limits to how far Bruce Campbell is willing to go for his fans. “I’ve choked and been blinded for you, the viewer,” the actor told Variety of playing the role of demon fighter Ash Williams in the “Evil Dead” film series.

Directed by Sam Raimi, that trilogy has achieved cult status among horror fans.

And now, 22 years since he was last seen in “Army of Darkness,” Campbell returns in the new Starz series “Ash vs. Evil Dead.”

The show premiered, appropriately enough, on Halloween and will run 10 half-hour episodes. Starz has already renewed the gory horror-comedy for a second season, counting on the property’s rabid fan support before they’ve even seen the show.

Abrams salutes Harrison Ford at Britannia Awards LOS ANGELES — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director J.J. Abrams said Harrison Ford is “the kind of movie star they just don’t make any more,” while Amy Schumer deadpanned, “I want to thank God; and by ‘God,’ I mean Meryl Streep.”

The occasion was Friday’s BAFTA-LA Britannia Awards, with Ford, Schumer and Streep among the six honorees.

Streep, given the Stanley Kubrick Brittania Award for excellence in film, was introduced by Stephen Frears, her director on the upcoming Florence Foster Jenkins pic.

He said working with her confirmed everything you’ve heard: “She’s magical.”

The actress in turn praised the “irascibly brilliant Stephen Frears” and said he follows the tradition of people like Kubrick, who was a transformative artist. She said the previous Kubrick recipients were notable and she was “honored to join this distinguished group of men and … (pause) men.”

Harley Quinn tops 2015 Halloween costume search

NEW YORK — America’s most popular Halloween costume this year could be Batman adversary Harley Quinn from the DC Comics series, according to Google.

Quinn’s stock is rising thanks in part to keen anticipation of the 2016 film “Suicide Squad,” which will star Australian actor Margot Robbie as Quinn along with Jared Leto and Will Smith.

“Harley Quinn” was the most-searched term in relation to Halloween costumes across the United States, according to Google’s Frightgeist, a tool that tracks top queries on the search engine.

The Quinn searches were especially popular in cities including Houston, Philadelphia and Seattle, according to the data by Frightgeist.

On Twitter, hashtags including #SuicideSquadHalloween #HarleyQuinn, #SuicideSquad were actively trending on Friday.

— From wire reports

Fossil unearthed in Spain sheds light on ape evolution

By Will Dunham Reuters

WASHINGTON — The well-preserved partial skull and skeleton of a gibbon-like creature that lived 11.6 million years ago in Spain is shedding new light on the evolutionary history of modern apes.

Scientists on Thursday announced the discovery in Catalonia of fossil remains of a small, fruit-eating female ape that lived in a warm, wet forested region

vid Alba of the Catalan Institute of Paleontology near Barcelona.

“We can imagine a small ape, teeming with animals including like the smallest living gibbons, elephant relatives, rhinos and with a gibbon-like appearance saber-toothed predators. regarding the cranium but with They gave the ape, weighing different body proportions: less nine to 11 pounds, the scientific elongated arms and hands.” name Pliobates cataloniae and the Alba said Pliobates, which nickname “Laia.” lived during the Miocene epoch, “There is no living primate like moved through the forest canopy Pliobates, which exhibits a unique differently than today’s gibbons, combination of modern ape-like using slow and cautious climbing, features with other, more primilike a loris, a more primitive pritive ones,” said paleobiologist Da- mate, while sometimes hanging

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below branches.

The remains include 70 bones or bone fragments including a skull exceptionally complete for a primate from that time.

Its teeth look primitive compared to today’s apes including both the small-bodied “lesser apes” like gibbons and siamangs and the larger-bodied “great apes” like orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees.

Its skull exhibits features including overall shape similar to today’s apes, although it more

closely resembles gibbons than great apes. Its elbow and wrist are similar to today’s apes. But the external bony ear is more primitive than in living apes and monkeys.

“Pliobates suggests that smallbodied apes played a much more important role in the origin of extant apes than previously recognized, and that their last common ancestor, in several respects, skull shape and body size, might have been more gibbon-like than previously thought,” Alba said.

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Let’s skip the investigations; win the election WASHINGTON — At a certain point, you have to realize you can’t hit a fastball. House Republicans don’t quite get that they are hopeless at oversight hearings. They keep losing — and now the chairman of the House Oversight Committee has just introduced articles of impeachment against IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.

I’m sympathetic to the GOP motive, given how the Obama IRS has consistently obstructed and misled Congress in the tax-exemption scandal. But impeachment is no ordinary move.

No agency chief or Cabinet officer has been impeached since 1876. And even proponents admit that there is no chance of Koskinen being removed from office because the Senate will never convict.

Instead, says Charles Chairman Jason Krauthammer Chaffetz, the purpose is public education, “to demonstrate to the American people” that the IRS “will be held accountable” for violating the public trust.

I’m all for demonstrating malfeasance. But the GOP House has given a five-year display of its inability to successfully demonstrate anything. From Benghazi all the way back to Operation Fast and Furious, its hearings’ impact on public perception has been either zero or negative.

Take the IRS case. The House Oversight Committee, led at the time by Darrell Issa, blew it, allowing the IRS’ Lois Lerner to deliver a statement proclaiming innocence and then claiming Fifth Amendment protection from having to answer any questions. Committee member Trey Gowdy nearly flew out of his seat to point out that she had just forfeited her immunity.

Too late. She got away with it. That failure is what brings us to impeachment today. But impeachment was never intended to be a mulligan.

Or consider the recent Planned Parenthood hearings where the Republicans had a very strong hand — videotaped discussions of the buying and selling of body parts of dismembered aborted fetuses, a shocking exposition of what actually lies behind such antiseptic terms as “choice” and “women’s health.”

Yet the head of Planned Parenthood, so initially defensive that in July she apologized for the callous tone of those involved, ran rings around the committee.

Yet as a PR disaster for the GOP, nothing compares to Benghazi, in which the select committee, armed with truly damning evidence against Hillary Clinton, handed her instead a major victory.

Scattered amid those 11 hours of hearings (which in and of themselves lent Clinton an air of heroism and victimhood) was a powerful indictment of the administration for what happened both before the Benghazi attack (600 requests for more protection, all denied) and after, namely, the concocted fable of a demonstrationgone-bad caused by an offensive video.

Yet the outcome of the hearing is the current conventional wisdom that the committee presented nothing new and never laid a glove on her.

How could the Republicans have blown it so badly? They had in their hands very new information: a just-obtained email from Clinton to daughter Chelsea the night of the incident saying that it was an attack by an al-Qaeda-like group and, even more damning, a conversation the very next day in which Clinton told the Egyptian prime minister, “We know that the attack in Libya had nothing to do with the film. It was a planned attack — not a protest.”

This evidence was presented at the hearing, but why not at the very beginning with every camera and microphone running, guaranteeing front-page coverage? To be followed by clip after clip of Clinton, Susan Rice and the president himself blaming the attack on a film and a protest, a fraud that went on for two weeks. That would have changed the entire proceedings.

True, the media played their part in overlooking and ignoring this prima facie evidence of mendacity and political expediency. But why make it so easy for them? Why bury the lede? Instead of highlighting this stunning new evidence, the committee offered endless questions about the emails of Sidney Blumenthal, someone the public has never heard of.

In each of these cases, Republicans had the facts and the argument. And yet in every one, they failed. What makes them think that they will fare any better in the next iteration, the impeachment of a minor official in an expiring administration?

Chaffetz says that the purpose is to rein in the IRS. I’m all for that. You know how you do it?

Win the presidency. Appoint honest new IRS leadership. And get your own Justice Department to do a real investigation.

It’s a harder road to accountability. But it gets you to where you want to go.

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

Straight answers to debate questions I have spent many hours of my dwindling life now watching the seasonal political debates — and, no, I am not sending morbid messages here.

All of our lives are dwindling, and at the exact same rate. That is my point. If you remember the magnificent movie, “Gone with the Wind,” John Wilkes had a sign at the entrance to Twelve Oaks, his plantation, that read, “Do not squander time; that is the stuff life is made of.” I have squandered a lot of time watching a lot of nothingness on the televised debates for each party.

And the fault is not particularly that of the candidates. The moderators that are framing the questions have been horrible, alternately lobbing softballs that their intended target can easily hit out of the park or playing “gotcha!” in an effort to catch someone in a slip of the tongue that can become a magical moment and render that candidate a significant blow.

On this one thing I agree with the behemoth New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Are you really going to waste time asking a question about fantasy football pools when we are at war on several fronts and the national debt growing faster than one of those mermaid packets you threw in the water

answer.

Maybe I would do better on the other side of the podium, answering the questions instead of asking them. At least I know what I believe and would not waver for the sake of appeasing the audience — or the electorate.

Darrell I would enforce the laws Huckaby already in effect to control immigration. Yes, I would build when you were a kid and your a fence. No, I wouldn’t give parents stopped at Stuckey’s amnesty to anyone who is here on your way home from the illegally. Yes, I would deport beach? those who commit crimes.

If I were king of the media No, I wouldn’t let people here for one day, I could plan a deillegally get driver’s licenses, bate that would be meaningful. food stamps, welfare checks or I would ask simple questions out-of-state college waivers. I and hold the feet of the candi- would invite them to go back dates to the fire. I would not let home and wait in line and then them ramble and would require welcome them with open arms them to give me a straight up when they came here legally. answer of substance — but The key word here is legal, unI wouldn’t ask them about derstand. We already have laws. fantasy football or what kind of We just need to enforce them. tree they would be.

Sanctuaries? They are for For instance — Do you birds, not criminals. really believe that we should Who are we fighting in the quit fracking, mining coal and Middle East? Radical Islam drilling for oil, or would you terrorists — and there will be rather see an energy indepenno sharia law in these United dent America by the end of States if I am president. your first term?

See how easy it is to just OK. See what I mean? That state what you believe? question was a bit slanted, The military deserves more wasn’t it? It’s like asking if a money. So do the police. The person has stopped beating his leeches deserve less. It would wife or if he still uses drugs even out. and demanding a yes or no The tax code needs to be

simplified; the IRS needs to be abolished. The free market should determine the wage and if people borrow money to go to school they should pay it back. All of it. That is how a loan works.

And any power not granted the federal government nor denied the states in the United States Constitution would be left up to the states, just as it states in the Bill of Rights.

That would include marriage, abortion and education, to name three. The EPA would be run with common sense and people on disability would have to actually be disabled.

People who sit around in government jobs pushing papers around without really serving the public would be very nervous by Inauguration Day, and I would warn every two-bit dictator on the planet, including the Castro brothers down in Cuba, that the days of Americans apologizing for being Americans are over.

Oh, well. We’ll never see a candidate with enough nerve to say those things, even if the questions afforded them such an opportunity. But I can dream, can’t I? Meanwhile, I guess I will continue watching the debates, wondering when someone will ask the gritty question of Donald Trump about whether his hair is real.

Republican debate’s Clash of the Floridians WASHINGTON — Soon after Wednesday night’s Republican debate, the phone rang. “Did the fat lady sing?” asked the voice on the other end.

“Probably,” I said.

Meaning, it is probably over for Jeb Bush.

The erstwhile front-runner had performed weakly, which was compounded by his recent promise to shed his Mr. Nice Guy persona. Instead, he seemed awkward and flimsy as he lashed out at his former protege Marco Rubio for having missed dozens of Senate votes in his pursuit of the presidency.

The attack was predictable, given that earlier in the day south Florida’s Sun-Sentinel had made a splash by calling for Rubio’s Senate resignation.

Rubio has openly expressed his dislike of the Senate, saying it moves too slowly. But he was also badly bruised when his attempt at immigration reform was denounced by his Senate colleagues and by Republicans generally. Now, even Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is calling for his resignation.

While this may be a worthy discussion — at what point are missed votes a firing offense?

— Bush’s jab boomeranged.

Just minutes after he had identified his central weakness as not being able to “fake anger,” Bush attempted to fake anger — or at least disgust. In an

to a moderator, Rubio parried that other senators, including John McCain, John Kerry and Barack Obama, had missed votes when they ran for president. Rubio said Bush was only complaining now because “someone has convinced you that attacking me is going to Kathleen help you.”

Parker Well, that’s true enough.

Rubio’s remark earned odd little flourish, he tossed a applause from the crowd, a little leftover red meat to the whereupon Bush retorted: fragment of the GOP base that I couldn’t agree more that still hates all things French. you’re just like Barack Obama.

“The Senate,” he said, “what Thanks for saving me the is it — like a French work trouble of pointing that out. But week? You get like three days you’re nothing like McCain or where you have to show up?” even Kerry, who, unlike you, Like, not really. Although have portfolios of achievements France officially has a 35-hour from decades of public service. workweek, French AmbasOK, no he didn’t. Bush just sador Gerard Araud tweeted, stood there like a limp suit on a “The French work an average coat hanger. of 39.6 hours a week compared Did his handlers forget to to 39.2 for the Germans.” And tell him what to say next? Or Fortune magazine reports that is the problem that Bush isn’t French workers are about as that guy? He’s not a fighter. He productive as Americans. probably doesn’t want to tangle No “fact” goes unchecked with the kid he helped along. these days.

His kind of people don’t do Though not exactly crucial that sort of thing. to the global flow of things, While donors and conthis speck of a moment was sultants try to assess the nonetheless revealing. Bush’s damage of a third lackluster snark attack obviously wasn’t performance, we should all spontaneous and came across be concerned that substance like a committee-produced has forever been conquered “laugh line.” Someone apparby style. John Kasich hinted at ently forgot to cue the audience this when he said he feared that and it collapsed like a RoqueRepublicans might actually fort souffle. nominate or elect someone In responses to Bush and who can’t do the job.

In today’s theater of bloviating showmen, viral sound bites, and platitudes passing as policy, people like Bush who prefer experience and a more thoughtful approach to complex issues will never be appreciated. He’s a Charlie Rose kind of guy trapped in a Donald Trump reality show — miscast in a movie he would have no interest in seeing.

In the midst of a primary race animated by populist anger and anti-establishment sentiment, Bush’s recipe for joyousness and love seems Pollyanna-ish and out of sync with the people and the times.

It is painful to imagine how he would fare in a matchup with Hillary Clinton, whose mop closet is stuffed with mightier foes.

By contrast, Rubio is Clinton’s most worrisome, potential opponent. The charming, handsome, Spanish-speaking son of Cuban immigrants, he’s quick on his feet, articulate in his delivery, and would provide a stark generational contrast to Clinton. Whatever baggage he has would be a wheeled carryon to Clinton’s collection of steamer trunks. All he needs is money — lots of it.

The fat lady may have just been warming up her pipes, but the donor class is listening closely.

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

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Calls for justice at funeral for man killed by officer

By Zachary Fagenson

Reuters

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mourners called for justice on Saturday at the funeral of Florida musician Corey Jones, who was shot and killed by a plainclothes police officer after his car broke down on a highway offramp.

The death of the 31-year-old Jones is the latest fatal incident across the country involving police and black men. It has sparked anger and calls for greater transparency, as local law enforcement officials have been slow releasing details about Dacula students, teachers, and community members joined together at the football field for a vigil to remember the Oct. 18 shooting.

Jared Brown at Dacula High School on Friday. (Staff Photos: David Welker) “We’re going to go to Washington and not stopping until a bill is passed that’s going to stop this •From Page 1A brutality,” said Jones’ uncle Steven Banks at the p.m., a voice piped from funeral. “I won’t let it go the sound system into the until they swipe the pen stadium, which was washed and change is made.” in the beaming floodlights The Rev. Al Sharpton, of the fall here. a prominent activist, me“Jared and Jaison were dia and civil rights figure, loved,” the voice said. echoed that outrage as he “Jared and Jaison will be delivered the eulogy for greatly missed but never Jones. forgotten.”

“If we do not stop The Brown family, who this policing problem it are asking for privacy, were doesn’t matter if it’s a in the stadium, the anrich area, a poor area, a nouncer said. white area, a black area, Applause went up for this has got to stop bethem after a long mocause it’s going on everyment of silence in honor where,” Sharpton said. of the girl who died and Jones was waiting the brothers. The stadium, for a tow truck beside a brimming with surely highway off-ramp at 3 several thousand people, a.m. when Palm Beach was deathly quiet, but for Gardens police officer the sound of cars passing Nouman Raja, 38, pulled on nearby Broad Street and feet crunching the fallen leaves of the parking lot.

•From Page 1A In the silence, was a young man named Drake federal — searched for the Hutzell, 17, with a white suspects. block painted on his bare The child was found by chest, along with a black homicide investigators on “N” in the center to compliment the “F,” “A,” “L,” June 20, 2008.

“C,” “O” and “S” on the Ruiz, a U.S. citizen raised chests of his friends. in Buford, had told her As the voice in the sound father in Gwinnett where system let the quiet end, the body was. He went to Drake told of his pain, the police with the information, pain behind the paint on authorities have said. The his chest, behind his eyes. tenants had also smelled the He was a friend of Jared body. and learned a lot from the Vasquez was arrested in departed teen, Drake said Dacula High School students embrace during a vigil for Jared Brown at Dacula High before kickoff, soon to rush School on Friday. off to assemble the display •From Page 1A At the same time, Jaison of support for the Falcons.

At the hospital, hearts Bryce Lackey, 17, “It’s a tragedy,” Drake lay at Gwinnett Medical that were already broken recalled the “goofy smiles” said.

Center, his own life escap- surely crumbed more. both Brown brothers wore. cities will hold voting at Others, like neighbor and ing. their respective city halls On Saturday, when word “It’s like losing family classmate Demari Edwards, All around him, people got out about his death, for me,” said Zach Watson, except Braselton, whose 18, had similar words. prayed. Some loved ones hearts broke all over, send- a 17-year-old who talked to election will be done at “It feels like a dream, were there, some only in ing a flood of fresh pain both brothers every day and the Braselton Police & like I’m going to wake up,” spirit. into the website and around spent weekends with them, Municipal Court Facility, the tall young man said On Twitter, schoolmates the area. often with Jared, the driver 5040 Highway 53. standing in the parking lot. and others piped encourVoters can find their In Lawrenceville, a Hal- of the group since he got But he knew he wouldn’t agement into the ether. polling locations by using loween event for children his license first. wake from this.

“We are all pulling … featured a prayer for the “I would not be the same the state’s online MyVoter It was no dream.

Page, www.mvp.sos. for Jaison.”

Browns’ family. A middle- I am today without them,” On Friday, at about 7 ga.gov. Users fill in their “Jaison will pull aged man cleaning up Zach said. a.m., Jared was indeed through.” afterward at Lawrenceville Actually, not today, Sat- name, the county they live driving a 1992 Honda AcTwitter is where this Church of God hadn’t urday. He meant Thursday, in and their birth date. The cord on Ga. Highway 316 website will then provide generation leaves ideas. heard about the accident before Jared and Jaison with Jaison riding shotgun. Encouragement. Condosample ballots, and tell until the prayer. “I said, were gone.

Police said the car did turn lences. Hurt.

‘Man…,’” he said, trailBy Saturday night, Zach voters which districts they left and collided with a red live in and where they are Both brothers frequented ing off as he looked down was changed again.

2003 P.T. Cruiser, whose assigned to go to cast balthis world. Jaison was there Perry Street.

He was lonelier. driver was injured, but not lots for city, county, state last week. After the death At the game, the feeling Marcus, too. as seriously. and federal elections. of the girl who hurt herself was the same.

Bryce pondered the On Friday night, with the in the gym, he wrote a four Regardless of where a Three of the brothers’ question of change for a football game postponed voter has to go, however, word missive on a lesson of closest friends and felmoment and offered a fauntil Saturday, students the situation: low Dacula High soccer miliar statement, something the polls will be open from gathered at the 50-yard line 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. “life is short man.” players took a moment to his gone friend said when to light candles and share Snellville residents will At 8:20 p.m. Friday, the talk about them after the he learned a little about life memories of Jared, the vote for their next mayor, Gwinnett County Medical Falcons kicked off against too early: slender boy with the goofy Examiner’s Office received the Archer High Tigers.

“It definitely makes you as well as people to hold smile, the good advice for the Post 1, 2 and 3 council a report from the hospital.

“I just can’t believe really think how short life those in need, the talent on Jaison had no brain activity they’re gone,” said Marcus is.” seats. It is the only city in the soccer field. the county where every and was pronounced dead. Araujo, 16. office on the ballot is contested. City Hall is located at 2342 Oak Road.

Mayor Kelly Kautz is opposed by former Mayor Pro Tem Tom Witts and Garry Lapides. Post 1 Councilman Dave Emmanuel is opposed by Barbara Moston, while Dexter Harrison and Roger Marmol are running for the Post 2 seat. Mike Sabbagh and Cristy Lenski are seeking to fill the Post 3 seat that Witts vacated to

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up in an unmarked van.

A confrontation ensued and Raja fired six shots hitting Jones three times, authorities said.

Jones never fired the .380 caliber handgun recovered at the scene, according to the Palm Beach County state attorney’s office. He had a concealed permit for the gun, which he had purchased legally three days earlier.

After meeting with the state’s attorney last week, family lawyer Benjamin Crump said Raja, who is of South Asian descent, had told authorities he never identified himself to Jones as a police officer.

“If he would’ve just said ‘I’m the police,’ he didn’t have to show a badge … My brother would’ve laid on the ground,” Jones’ brother CJ Jones said during the funeral.

The state attorney’s office, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI are investigating the shooting.

Raja, who had been hired by the upscale community’s police department in April, had previously been investigating robberies in the area. He has since been placed on administrative leave with pay.

Telephone records obtained by the Palm Beach Post newspaper show that Jones had been on a 53-minute phone call with AT&T roadside assistance at the time of the shooting.

Trial 2012 in Puebla, a city in south-central Mexico and was extradited to Gwinnett in January 2013.

Ruiz was arrested in 2009 while crossing the border in Texas. Family members said at the time that she was malnourished and badly scarred after being held captive in Mexico by her husband.

She was released on $11,200 bond in November 2009 and had been living in Rabun County, according to Gwinnett jail records.

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run for mayor.

Norcross voters will chose a mayor as well, with incumbent Bucky Johnson facing competition from Gordon Tomlinson. Councilman Charlie Riehm also faces a re-election challenge from Pierre Levy. City Hall is located at 65 Lawrenceville St. Suwanee voters will choose who they want to sit in the city council Posts 1 and 2 seats in which incumbents Doug Ireland and Dick Goodman face challenges from Sara Kleinfeld and Stephan B. Caldwell, respectively.

City Hall is located at 330 Town Center Ave. The remaining cities each have only one contested race.

In Dacula, Councilman Hubert Wells faces a re-election challenge from Reed Miller. City Hall is located at 442 Harbins Road.

Lilburn Post 1 Councilwoman Teresa A. Czyz faces opposition from Brian Burchik and Michelle West. City Hall is located at 76 Main St. Buford school board member Beverly Lancaster is opposed by Jill Hill.

City Hall is located at 2300 Buford Highway.

Meanwhile, Braselton Town Council District 1 Councilman Richard Mayberry faces challenges from Rob Martin and Becky Richardson.

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Covington fundraiser to help benefit hunger relief

By Wade MarBaugH

gross sales at the restaurants will be donated to the organization to support its mission COVINGTON — Those of local hunger relief. on the lookout for a tasty Action Ministries, a lunch or a night dining out nonprofit organization that can enjoy a meal and support coordinates community parna good cause on Thursday. erships to help low-income Action Ministries in Cov- people, opened a branch ington is hosting a fundraiser in Covington in May. The with local restaurants on Nov. Covington branch provided 5, and 10 percent of the day’s a successful summer lunch Special to the Daily Post

program called Smart Lunch, Smart Kid. “We are so pleased with the response that we have received from the local restaurant community here in Newton County,” said Tamara Richardson, director of the Action Ministries branch in Covington. “To have 17 restaurants, plus the Church of the Good Shepherd, step

up and readily agree to partner with us in this way is truly remarkable.”

Restaurants participating in the fundraiser are Amici Italian Café, Johnny’s Pizza (diners should identify themselves as “Dine Out” diners), Blimpie Subs, Longhorn Steakhouse, Bradley’s BBQ, Mystic Grill, Burrito Loco Bar & Grill, Plain Nuts

Catering & Deli, Chick-fil-A (Newton Plaza), The Social House (Porterdale), Church of the Good Shepherd (Spaghetti Supper 5:30-7 p.m.), Square Perk Café, Walden’s Restaurant, Firehouse Subs (identify as “Dine Out” diner), Where There’s Smoke BBQ (Mansfield), Zaxby’s (Covington Bypass and Turner Lake Road locations),

Henderson’s Restaurant, Jersey Mike’s Subs (Covington and Loganville).

Richardson said the Covington branch is piloting Action Ministries’ new SuperPack Program. School children at risk of hunger over the weekend receive a packet of food that fits into a backpack on Friday afternoon.

Bacon fans embrace hog on cancer report, but futures take fright impacts of the report will be in the United States, or whether shoppers will shun Reuters the traditional Christmas ham this year, say industry CHICAGO — Standanalysts. ing at the meat counter at So far, public reaction a Mariano’s grocery store on social media has been in Chicago, a half-dozen customers bantered with the a clear vote in favor of all things sausage and bacon, butchers about the recent as hashtags #FreeBacon and World Health Organization #JeSuisBacon joined the topreport linking processed trending topics worldwide meat to colorectal cancer. on Twitter.

“Give me two pounds of The WHO took to Twitbacon,” said Roland Marks, ter, too, and also issued a 47, a software engineer, rolling his eyes. “I’ll take my statement to emphasize that its International Agency for chances.”

It is too early for consum- Research on Cancer review “does not ask people to stop er or retail market data to eating processed meats,” but show what any longer term

By P.J. Huffstutter and tHeoPolis Waters

just indicates that cutting consumption can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

Monday’s WHO report is just the latest blow to the U.S. meat industry, which has seen a years-long downward trend of general red meat consumption in the country, despite the booming popularity of high-protein trends like the Paleo diet.

Controversies over antibiotic use on farm animals to fights over chicken cage sizes, have also heightened public debate over how the modern food system produces meat. Demand for organic products is growing and chicken sales are rising, in

part due to lower retail prices and public health warnings over high-fat foods.

Whether the WHO report will prompt the meat industry — in particular, bacon, sausage and other processed meat makers — to shift their businesses going forward remains unclear.

But there were some signs this week that the WHO report has rattled livestock markets.

Lean hog futures prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell almost 7 percent this week in the heavily traded December contract.

Prices for pork bellies - the cut of a pig used to

obituaries BUFORD

Rebecca Abbott Rebecca Jane Lee “Becky” Abbott, 67 died Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Columbus, Georgia. A celebration of life will be held Monday from 5-9 PM at Tannery Ale House, Buford, GA everyone is welcome to attend dressed in cheerful attire. Becky was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

She grew up in Savannah, Georgia and spent most of her adult life in Buford and Oakwood, Georgia.

She attended Armstrong State for her Bachelors and Georgia State for her Masters degree. She was a retired speech therapist in the Buford City School System and also worked after retirement for the JDC. She was a member of Beta Sigma PhiGamma Gamma Chapter and member of Buford Methodist Church. She loved her family deeply and unconditionally. Her thirst for love, friendship, and life spilled over to everyone she met. Her quirky ways showed thru time to time and that made people know she was definitely one of a kind. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice McKenzie, Etheridge R. Lee, and Norman McKenzie, sister, Melanie James.She is survived by her daughters, Rachael Johnson of Buford, GA and Allison Abbott of Columbus, GA, Brothers, John Lee of Decatur, GA and Robert McKenzie of Ft. Worth, TX, Grandchildren, Molly Johnson, Cody Jenkins, and Jackson Abbott. Several Neices and Nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to JDRF research foundation, www2.jdrf.org memorial donation.

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Rebecca Aldarondo Agnes “Aggie” Helen Granberg , age 93, of Lawrenceville passed away in her sleep on October 29, 2015.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law JoAnn and Rob Kriete of Lawrenceville; her son and daughter in-law Richard and Cheri Prondzinski of Belize, South America; her grandson Steven Kriete and his wife Michelle and two

great grandsons, Alex and Jacob Kriete of Lawrenceville; and also by her step-daughter Mary Ellen Franklin and step-son Jim Granberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister, and her loving husband Clifford Granberg, and her very spoiled cat “Peaches” whom she adored because it provided her with much joy and laughter.

Agnes was a member of “Sit n Stitch” craft club, the Gadabouts chapter of the Red Hat Society, Tuesday lunch bunch, and Monday afternoon card club. She was much loved by everyone who ever met her because she was so sweet and generous. She spent most of her life in Grand Forks, ND, where she had a reputation as a fabulous cook and loved to share her food and recipes.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Granberg will be buried in a catholic service in Grand Forks, ND, at a later date.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation or the Humane Society.

HOSCHTON

Dwight Burris Mr. Dwight Neil Burris, age 71 of Hoschton, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, October 30, 2015.

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Pearl (Melvin) Hilden, and grandson Evan Robinson.

Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers Fred, Billy, Edward, and Robert; and by his sister Patricia.

Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.

Interment will be at Eternal Hills Cemetery Snellville, GA. Arrangements made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. Online condolences can be made at www.burrierqueen.com SUWANEE

Evelyn Elliott Evelyn M. Elliott, age 90 of Suwanee, GA, passed away on October 28, 2015.

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

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

James Thomas “Tommy” Fisher, age 65, of Dacula died Thurday, October 29, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770-963-2411 www. wagesfuneralhome.com .

the Gadabouts chapter of the Red Hat Society, Tuesday lunch bunch, and Monday afternoon card club. She was much loved by everyone who ever met her because she was so sweet and generous. She spent most of her life in Grand Forks, ND, where she had a reputation as a fabulous cook and loved to share her food and recipes.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Granberg will be buried in a catholic service in Grand Forks, ND, at a later date.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation or the Humane Society.

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Frances Johnson Frances Johnson, age 83, of Dahlonega, GA, Formerly of Buford, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Services and Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Ronald Van Johnson Ronald Van Johnson, age 61 of Monroe, passed away on October 31, 2015. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

Walter Dietz Walter R. Dietz, age 74 of Westminster, MD formerly of Stone Mountain, GA Died Wednesday October 28, 2015 at Brinton Woods.

He was born December 27, 1940, in Branch, MI the son of the late Robert Dietz & the late Sylvia Ann (Liska) Dietz.

He was a professional Truck Driver. He retired from Pepsico. Walter was an active member at Corinth Baptist Church Loganville, GA; where he was a former Deacon and an active participant in the church bus Ministry. Walter was also an avid deer hunter and fisherman.

He was the spouse of Sandra K. (Martin) Dietz for 51 years.

Walter is survived by his son Jeffrey A. Dietz of Kannapolis, NC and daughter Michelle M & husband Brian Robinson of Westminster, MD. Also survived by his 2 brothers Charles Dietz and Clarence (Geri) Dietz, his sister

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Agnes Granberg Agnes “Aggie” Helen Granberg , age 93, of Lawrenceville passed away in her sleep on October 29, 2015.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law JoAnn and Rob Kriete of Lawrenceville; her son and daughter in-law Richard and Cheri Prondzinski of Belize, South America; her grandson Steven Kriete and his wife Michelle and two great grandsons, Alex and Jacob Kriete of Lawrenceville; and also by her step-daughter Mary Ellen Franklin and stepson Jim Granberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister, and her loving husband Clifford Granberg, and her very spoiled cat “Peaches” whom she adored because it provided her with much joy and laughter.

Agnes was a member of “Sit n Stitch” craft club,

between 2013 and 2014, say livestock analysts.

But the severity of the price drop had some livestock market analysts blaming the downturn on the WHO report.

“This market was in solid shape a week ago,” said Dennis Smith, a broker with Archer Financial Services in Chicago, noting that by Thursday wholesale ham prices had also dropped, down 20 cents per pound since the news came out.

“The consumer maybe hasn’t even reacted yet, but the futures market is telling you the reaction is going to be a negative,” Smith said.

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James Thomas “Tommy” Fisher

make bacon — took a more dramatic tumble, to their lowest level since July on Friday, at $130.31 per cwt, or hundredweight, and a far cry from this summer’s peak price of $175.55 per cwt, seen on Aug. 12.

Livestock analysts said part of the price drop was seasonal following the end of the summer baconlettuce-tomato sandwich demand. Prices, too, are falling amid a glut of pork bellies, partly the result of the industry aggressively rebuilding its hog herds after a deadly swine virus killed approximately 10 percent of the U.S. pig population

LOGANVILLE

Claire Kammerer Claire Kammerer, age 61 of Loganville, passed away on October 29, 2015. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

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Edith Lee Edith Corn Lee, age 73, of Snellville, GA, passed away on, October 28, 2015. Arrangements

by Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078. 770-9795010. stewartfh.com.

BUFORD

Kenneth Mosley Kenneth D. Mosley, age 49, of Buford, GA, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015. Services and Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Branch, GA 30542 with Father Eric Hill to serve as Celebrate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.

Interment will follow with a graveside service at 3:30 p.m. at Oconee Memorial Gardens, 2370 Hwy 53, Watkinsville, GA 30677.

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.

William Patton William “Bill” Patton, age 74, of Buford, GA passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife of seven and a half years, Evelyn Patton, Buford, GA; daughters and son in-law, Suzanne and Michael Walshe, Watkinsville, GA, Tricia Barnhart, Watkinsville, GA; stepchildren, Bradford and Susan Robey, Columbia, SC, Scott and Amy Robey, Centennial, CO, Elizabeth Robey-Wood, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Josh, Bethany, Nick, Eric, Kelsey, Taylor and Matthew Walshe; Ethan, Jake and Alexis Barnhart; step-grandchildren, Gavin Robey and Nikolas Robey; sisters, Helen Hadden, Galveston, TX, Mary Ann Brawley, Duluth, GA, Juanita Webb, Titus, AL, Carolyn and Wendell Bradberry, Auburn, AL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Patton was born March 3, 1941 in Montgomery, Alabama.

A veteran of the National Guard. A 1959 graduate of Catholic High School, Montgomery, Alabama and 1971 graduate of GA State with Bachelors Degree. He was a retired Engineer from AT&T after 30 years of service. He was the owner of Atlanta Office Supply. Member at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Member of Bereavement Ministry. Member of Stephen Ministry.

Former member, Knights of Columbus. Secretary of Biltmore Plantation Homeowners Association.

He was a Gwinnett County poll worker at Prospect United Methodist, Lawrenceville, GA. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:00 noon at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery B

ATLANTA

Anibal Raez Anibal Raez, age 86, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on October 30, 2015. Services and Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

SNELLVILLE

F. Raymond Street F. Raymond Street, age 79, of Snellville, GA, passed away on, October 29, 2015. Arrangements

by Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078. 770-9795010. stewartfh.com.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Imogene Wheeler Imogene Anne Wheeler, age 84 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away October 30, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-9793200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Michele Winters Michele Winters, age 49 of Lawrenceville, died October 31, 2015.

Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

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ESPLOST has history of support

By Keith Farner

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When they go to the polls on Tuesday, voters in Gwinnett will decide for the fifth time whether to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars for building improvements and technology to benefit local schools.

It’s an issue that has spirited support on both sides.

At issue is whether to continue a 1 percent education special purpose local option sales tax that could amount to a projected $950 million for Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools. If approved, sales tax collections would continue from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2022.

The previous four votes on ESPLOST have seen about 60 percent of voters approve them. In the last vote in 2011, 30,955 voted for the tax extension (60.42 percent), while 20,277 opposed it, with a voter turnout of about 14 percent of Gwinnett County’s 373,431 registered voters.

Voters will cast their ballot at their county polling place, which could be a different location than city elections.

In Gwinnett County Public Schools, the money raised would build new high schools in the Norcross and Meadowcreek clusters and new elementary schools in the Meadowcreek and Berkmar clus-

“

“We certainly need to be aware and alert and work on it as if we are fighting for our lives because there’s a lot of stuff going — J. Alvin Wilbanks, GCPS CEO/superintendent on that’s not a governor’s election or presidential election,” Wilbanks said. ters. It would also pay for the millage rate this year. “… So we need to make additions or renovations “I’m confident any efsure people know it and go at Chesney Elementary forts we put forward wlll vote.”

School, Richards Middle be futile,” Ramey said.

If the measure does not School, Berkeley Lake El- “People think you throw pass, Wilbanks said the disementary School, Parkview money at a program and trict would have to utilize High School, Brookwood it will improve. What you additional trailers or install High School, Lilburn have is mismanagement. a double session.

Middle School, Grayson Schools are not going The GCPS develops High School, Berkmar to improve, it’s not gothree projections and then High School and Benefield ing to improve with more budgets off of the low proElementary School. money.” jection. In this case, that’s Buford is expected to reThe pro-ESPLOST about $869 million. ceive about $22.3 million, group Gwinnett Kids Technology upgrades while GCPS would receive Count consists of some 27 included in these projec$927.6 million. cluster captains, along with tions account for about 30 Steve Ramey, a member volunteers, parents and percent of the money. of the Gwinnett Tea Party, businesses.

A portion of the money, is not in favor of ESPLOST The campaign has about $330 million, would and called it “appalling.” raised nearly $150,000 in be financed by selling gen“We have done nothing contributions and in-kind eral obligation bonds. to improve education and donations, spokeswoman In the current program, throwing money at it is not Joselyn Baker said. which began in 2012, 126 the answer,” Ramey said.

“The campaign is a true projects have been com“The schools have plenty grassroots effort,” she said. pleted at a cost of $111 of money, they just misuse “Our leadership has spoken million, while 58 other it.” to numerous civic, homeprojects are under conRamey added that part owner, and business groups struction at a cost of $240 of the growth in schools is and our volunteers have million. Overall, GCPS because the local district been hard at work spreadhas $358 million of the pays to educate illegal im- ing the word to encourage $380 million worth of migrants. voters to say yes this com- projects under construction “It is not my fault they ing Tuesday. Those activi- or completed, said Chief come here,” he said. “The ties will continue until the Operations Officer Danny people that vote unfortupolls close next week.”

Jardine. nately are mesmerized by CEO/Superintendent “Without this source of what the chamber has to J. Alvin Wilbanks has revenue, your school dissay, and what the commis- outlined the need for the trict could not keep up and sion has to say, and what’s money to pay for additional manage the growth that’s going to come out in the construction as enrollment there for us,” he said. media.” grows. While an ESPLOST Wilbanks said addressing Part of the mismanagevote has always passed, all of the district’s facility ment, Ramey said, is cenWilbanks said that can’t be needs would exceed $1.6 tered on not rolling back taken for granted. billion.

We certainly need to be aware and alert and work on it as if we are fighting for our lives because there’s a lot of stuff going on that’s not a governor’s election or presidential election.”

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Explore Gwinnett officials said they are already hearing positive feedback on their new magazine that was distributed last week. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

Explore magazine praised by officials

By Curt yeomans

recreation, dining and the downtown areas of Gwinnett’s cities. Anders said the content is the same in each A new tool to promote version, though.

Gwinnett County attractions The magazine will be disrolled off the printing presses tributed at local hotels, city last week, but Explore halls, welcome centers, ExGwinnett officials are alplore Gwinnett’s offices and ready calling it a success. the Infinite Energy Center.

The tourism group Businesses and municiswitched this year from a palities have more room to traditional 4-inch by 9-inch buy ad space, as well as brochure-style visitor’s guide the ability to buy bigger to a magazine format which, ads. The inaugural edition like the group that produces includes ads for the Mall it, is called “Explore Gwinof Georgia, Gwinnett Place nett.”

Mall, Lawrenceville, Sugar The magazine follows the Hill, Duluth, Braselton, Peachtree Corners, Norcross, format of Georgia’s yearly Medieval Times, the Gwinvisitor’s guide magazine. It includes articles about trends nett Braves, the Marriott in the county and local busi- Atlanta Peachtree Corners, the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, nesses and attractions that the Sonesta, Lake Lanier fit into those themes. It also Islands, K1 Speed, Arena has sections which include Tavern, Gwinnett Event must-visit restaurants and Photography and Mystery business in neighborhoods Room. for each city.

Suwanee officials bought “We just put it out and space for three ads in the we’re already getting great magazine, including a fullfeedback,” Explore Gwinnett Executive Director Lisa page ad and a back cover ad.

That’s one reason why Anders said.

Anders said the inaugural The magazine was produced with four different magazine has been successful. covers to highlight differ“It was almost fully ent aspects of Gwinnett County. The different covers funded by advertising,” she said. highlight the arts, outdoor

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Two French bulldog puppies were recovered after a Lawrenceville man took them from their owner, police said. (Special Photo)

Teen accused of snatching two French bulldog puppies

By Joshua sharpe

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A Lawrenceville teen is accused of stealing two French bulldog puppies from a woman.

Ronald Junior Camenish, 18, was Ronald Junior in the Camenish Gwinnett County jail Friday on a robbery charge from the incident, which reportedly happened Thursday at about 1:30 p.m. near an

Aldi grocery store on Ga. Highway 120. The victim, who lives in Alabama, told police she had arranged to meet a potential buyer of the animals.

Dogs of the breed can fetch several thousand dollars.

“The suspect told the victim that he would pay her extra to drive the puppies to Lawrenceville,” Cpl. Michele Pihera of Gwinnett police said in a news release. “After the two met, the suspect pushed the victim and grabbed one of the puppies from the victim’s hands.

He then grabbed the other puppy from a carrier and

fled on foot.”

An investigator assigned to the robbery unit used information from the victim to identify Camenish as a potential suspect. He went to Camenish’s home, soon arresting the 18-year-old.

With a search warrant, police found the dogs in the basement, unharmed, Pihera said.

They have been returned to the victim, Pihera added.

Camenish, who was also arrested twice in February on charges including disorderly conduct and a gun violation, was held without bond Friday, according to jail records.

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Buford’s Gabby Curry (22) and Avery Cason (11) react to a point scored against St. Pius X during Saturday’s AAAA State finals at Marietta High School. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

Buford defeats St. Pius in five sets for title

By Guy CurtriGht

Staff Correspondent

MARIETTA — The tears of heartbreak from a year ago were replaced by tears of joy Saturday.

Plus, more than a few sighs of relief.

“Relief? I guess that would be a good word,” coach Hadli Daniels said.

“You don’t want your first loss to come in the biggest game of the year.”

Buford, derived of a first state title by Marist last season in five sets, survived in a marathon match this time, completing the 3-2 victory over St. Pius with a 15-10 decider for the Class AAAA state championship at Marietta High School.

Tatum Shipes wrapped up the unbeaten season for the Wolves with her 22nd kill of the match, and Buford players and fans celebrated yet another state championship for the school.

“It’s huge to be the first ones to win in volleyball,” said Shipes, a 6-foot-3 sophomore who also had 15 digs. “We’ve come so far.”

Buford didn’t begin playing volleyball until a decade ago and hadn’t reached a state final until last year, when Marist crushed the

Wolves’ hopes.

The goal all season had been to make it back, and this time, Buford (41-0) wouldn’t be denied.

“Every practice, every drill, every workout, we’ve been working for this,” Shipes said. “On that last shot, I knew I had to seal the deal.”

Buford came in having lost just four sets all season and took the first two against St. Pius, which had eliminated defending champ Marist in a five-set semifinal on Wednesday while the Wolves were sweeping Woodward.

The Lions (38-11) bounced back to win the next two sets, though, and put a definite scare into the Wolves.

“It adds a lot of pressure to go in undefeated, maybe more for me than the girls,” Daniels said. “Then when you get that 2-0 lead and don’t put in away, it gets a little scary.

“But the girls came through and I couldn’t be prouder of them. They worked so hard for this and were determined not to lose again like last year.”

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Mill Creek’s Skylar Hayward (21) celebrates after the final out of Saturday’s Class AAAAAA softball championship game against the Brookwood Broncos at the Columbus Civic Center. (Staff Photos: David Welker)

Consistent attack, Hayward’s pitching lead Mill Creek to state softball title

By DaviD FrieDlanDer

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COLUMBUS — It was the same basic script Mill Creek used against Brookwood a night earlier in the Class AAAAAA state softball tournament.

Just find a way to put the ball in play against strikeout specialist Amanda Ablan, scratch out a couple of runs and let your own ace pitcher, Skylar Hayward, go to work.

And like the winners bracket finals victory over the Broncos, that formula worked to perfection as the Hawks claimed a 5-2 win Saturday at the South Commons Softball Complex’s stadium field.

Micayla Rood’s basesloaded triple in the fourth put Mill Creek (26-8) ahead to stay, while Hayward lim-

Mill Creek Head Coach Paul Pierce is drenched in a sports drink by players after winning Saturday’s Class AAAAAA softball championship game against the Brookwood Broncos at the Columbus Civic Center.

ited the Broncos (26-12) to just three hits and two runs in the complete-game win that gave the Hawks their first state title since 2008, and their first under new coach Paul Pierce.

“The girls just kind of came together and started pushing each other,” said Pierce, who coached Collins Hill to state titles in 2011 and 2013. “It’s a great group. I’m so excited for

them. … They fought. They battled. I thought they came in with a good mindset and were ready to play.”

The Hawks actually squandered a couple of scoring opportunities in the first two innings as Ablan (23-9) bore down to leave two runners stranded in each inning.

But after being retired in order in the third, Mill Creek got another chance off the two-time Daily Post Pitcher of the Year in the fourth when Kaylyn Anthony drew a lead-off walk, Amanda Natsch blooped a single and Wynter Webb legged out a bunt single to load the bases with nobody out.

Ablan got Maddison Koepke to pop out to first base for the first out of the inning, which brought Rood,

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Buford beats Walnut Grove 6-4 for ninth straight title

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COLUMBUS — More than 40 years after the landmark act ensuring gender equity in many facets of the U.S., including athletics, went into effect, Buford’s softball team enacted its own version of Title IX on Saturday.

The Wolves claimed their ninth straight state championship with a 6-4 win over Walnut Grove in the Class AAAA title game at the South Com-

mons Softball Complex.

Drew Puckett had two hits and drove in three runs, including a two-run home run, while clutch pitching out of the bullpen from Logan Caymol helped deliver yet another title for Buford (30-6).

“I’d told some of our coaches (Saturday) morning at breakfast that I really thought Drew had to come through for us,” said Buford coach Tony Wolfe, who has led the Wolves to a title all nine season of his coaching tenure. “She was due. It was just lucky guessing

on my part, but she was big all day.

“I think it was really big (to get up early). One, just to get us going. We’d struggled offensively so much (this weekend).

Walnut Grove came in with so much momentum, winning three games (Friday) and winning again (Saturday). So to get on them early was important for us, and our kids come out right off the bat swinging the bat.”

The Wolves’ biggest bat of the weekend, SaBuford’s Kenned Kotula (15) and teammates crowd around the championship trophy after winning Saturday’s Class AAAA championship softball game against the Walnut

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Longtime announcer Mattix calls final Shiloh game

By Scott Scredon

Staff correspondent

After 13 seasons as the “Voice of the Generals,” Pete Mattix has decided to retire as Shiloh’s public address announcer, calling his final Shiloh football game Friday night when the Generals hosted Berkmar in their home finale.

Mattix is best known for generating enthusiasm among Shiloh fans with his booming signature call, “First down, Generals,” when Shiloh’s offense moves the chains.

Shiloh Community Stadium opened in 1996 and Mattix started working as the PA announcer in 2003, making him the football team’s longest-running

voice behind the microphone in the stadium’s 20-year history.

The Snellville resident took over the public address role when his oldest son, Brandon, played football for the Generals in 2003. He has always been a staunch supporter of the football team’s players, regularly pointing out as many players as possible during the game, including offensive and defensive linemen. He is also well known for recognizing former Shiloh players and other alumni when they visit the press box, letting the home crowd know when they played for the Generals and where they are attending college.

“The most enjoyable

part of the job has been recognizing the kids and seeing them come back to visit once they’ve graduated,” Mattix said.

“I played offensive line in high school, and one of my biggest thrills was when I heard my name on the loudspeaker during the game. I want the kids to have a good time and to have good memories of playing at Shiloh.”

Mattix, who works as a pharmaceutical salesman, is also pastor at Lucerne Baptist Church in Lilburn.

He studied pastoral studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary. He says donating his time to the school fits with his philosophy to serve his friends and the community.

“As I’ve gotten older, my life is about giving back,” says Mattix. “If we leave here and there’s nothing left behind, we’ve missed an opportunity.”

Tom Marley, Mattix’s friend and longtime partner in the press box, has fond memories of working with Mattix.

“Almost every game with Pete has been memorable,” Marley said. “You never know what he’s going to do or say to get the Shiloh crowd in a festive mood. He’s raffled off antique cars that didn’t exist and made up the ‘High School Concessionaire’s Award’ for the cook in the concession stand, presenting her a plaque at halftime. It’s been a blessing

to work with him for the past 12 seasons.”

Melvin Howard, another longtime friend and press box spotter, often tries to trip up Mattix by giving him names of ball carriers or tacklers that are hard to pronounce.

“We always try to make each other laugh,” said Howard. “We’ve bonded as friends and in the press box. I wouldn’t have done this for anyone else.”

After 13 seasons, why leave now? He has three sons and the two oldest, Brandon and Tyler, live in Flagstaff, Ariz.

“My wife and I are getting ready for the next phase of our lives,” Mattix said. “With the two boys in Arizona, we may move

out West. We also have a house at Lake Sinclair that we don’t get to see much in the fall because of Friday nights, and we need to go there more often.”

But Mattix won’t leave the high school press box for long. During the past two seasons, he has also called the home games for Providence Christian, which plays at Shiloh Community Stadium.

When Providence opens its new stadium in 2016, Mattix will take over as the public address announcer there. Mattix maintains strong ties with Providence, where his wife, Fran, teaches and where his son, Jake, is a junior.

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the No. 9 hitter in the Mill Creek order, to the plate.

“For the most part, I was just looking to move the runners,” the junior center fielder said. “The least I could do was to bunt or something. So, I decided to just see what happened.

The perfect pitch came in, and I just took it (to the opposite field).”

The left-handed hitting Rood went with an outside pitch and sent a sinking liner down the left field line that bounced out of the reach of a diving Sarah Lynch and rolled all the way to the wall for a bases-clearing triple that gave Mill Creek a 3-0 lead.

It also gave an already confident Hayward an even bigger emotional boost.

“It definitely helped,” Hayward said. “I told (the team) to give me a cushion because I’m tired, they’re tired. If we could just score a little bit, then I knew we could pull through.”

The Hawks added on single runs in the sixth when Webb scored on a wild pitch and in the seventh when Hannah Adams

Mill Creek’s Kaylyn Anthony (5), Amanda Natsch (14) and Wynter Webb (9) celebrate at home plate after scoring during Saturday’s Class AAAAAA softball championship game against the Brookwood Broncos at the Columbus Civic Center. (Staff Photos: David Welker)

tripled and scampered home on an error.

Brookwood kept battling and finally got on the board when Moriah Mackey singled home a couple of runs in the bottom of the seventh to pull the Broncos to within 5-2.

But Hayward induced one last groundout to end the Hawks’ title push, and

also end a strong late-season charge by Brookwood.

“Any time you get to a state championship Saturday, it’s an amazing thing,” Broncos coach Jennifer Maloney said. “You can’t be disappointed about it, win or lose. Second in the state? We’ll take it. This group has fought all year.

They’ve fought for every-

thing they’ve earned, and I did not expect them to give up in the seventh. I knew they were going to come back and try.”

Webb and Koepke each had two hits to lead the Mill Creek offense for the game.

Earlier in the day, Brookwood earned their way into the finals with a 2-1 win over East Coweta.

Mill Creek’s Hannah Adams (6) throws to first for the out during Saturday’s Class AAAAAA softball championship game against the Brookwood Broncos at the Columbus Civic Center.

Ablan went the distance and allowed just one run with six strikeouts, while Kayla Louie created a run in the first with an infield

single, advancing on a wild pitch and scoring on error, and Sydney Paylor legged out an RBI infield single in the second.

Rebuilding Braves looking for more offense Grizzlies the SportS Xchange ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves completed the first phase of their complete makeover, with an emphasis on acquiring a group of strong young pitchers and restocking a farm system that had deteriorated into one of the worst in the National League.

Now the team must rebuild the offense, which scored the fewest runs and hit the fewest home runs in the National League in 2015. The punchless Braves wound up going 67-95, and they finished fourth in the Eastern Division, their worst finish

since 2008.

As a result, the fans stayed home. Only a big crowd on the final day pushed them over 2 million in attendance. “(We) have done dramatic, dynamic and outside-of-the-box thinking to try to shorten this downturn that we are experiencing right now,” team president John Schuerholz said. “We believe we are at the very bottom and the work (president of baseball operations John Hart and general manager John Coppolella) did to make the deals they made to get our farm system refurbished with talent again and to offload some con-

tracts that were tying our hands to be aggressive and creative, we are in a great place. We have to endure 2015. We have to own it.

And we do. We understand that.”

There was a lot to like about the young arms. The Braves traded for Shelby Miller, who became their best starter. Miller was victimized by the lack of run support, but proved to have top-of-the-rotation stuff.

Other youngsters got their chance, too. Matt Wisler (acquired from San Diego), Manny Banuelos (acquired from the Yankees), and Mike Foltynewicz (acquired from Houston) each had flashes

of brilliance. Wisler, who won his last three starts, is almost certain to be in the rotation next year, with the roles for the other two unsettled.

Atlanta also got contributions from home-grown rookies Williams Perez and Ryan Weber, who will compete for spots in the rotation.

The pitching problem is in the bullpen, which was the worst in baseball after a season-ending injury to Jason Grilli and the trade of Jim Johnson to the Dodgers.

The club is hopeful that hard-throwing Arodys Vizcaino can slide into the closer’s role. Otherwise

fall 2-1 to SCAD

the bullpen is likely to look quite different, with the most likely holdovers to be lefty Matt Marksberry and probably Daniel Winkler, a Rule 5 signee who must be carried next year.

“We’ve already talked about getting better in the bullpen,” manager Fredi Gonzalez said.

The club will try to build the rest of its roster around first baseman Freddie Freeman, shortstop Andrelton Simmons and right fielder Nick Markakis. Expectations are high for third baseman Hector Olivera, who was acquired at great price in midseason but never really recovered from a hamstring injury.

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LAWRENCEVILLE — After a strong showing in the first half on Saturday, the Georgia Gwinnett men’s soccer team fell victim to a second-half comeback from SCAD Savannah as the Grizzlies dropped a 2-1 decision to the visiting Bees in the regular season home finale at Grizzly Soccer Complex.

“We had a good 30-40 minute spell in the first half, but we couldn’t get a foothold in the game in the second,” GGC head coach Steve DeCou said. “We couldn’t hold onto the ball well enough, and credit to SCAD, they pressed us and caused us trouble.”

With the loss, GGC falls to 8-5-3 on the year, while the Bees ended their 2015 season with an 8-8-2 record.

The match was the fourth in the all-time series decided by just one goal, and it marked the first time that SCAD came away victorious.

The Grizzlies, who controlled much of the play in the opening half, broke through with a Matti Puranen free kick in the 16th minute, but the team proved unable to add to the goal tally as the game moved into the second half.

SCAD would equalize through Alejandro Rodriguez Gil in the 67th minute, and he’d go on to play a role in the eventual matchwinner in the 81st, teeing up Elliot Lane for a diving header to make it 2-1.

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PREP FOOTBALL RECAP

Mill Creek posts 5th shutout vs. Norcross From StaFF reportS HOSCHTON — Mill Creek couldn’t solve Norcross for years.

The Blue Devils racked up eight straight wins from 2006 to 2013, averaging 36.4 against the Hawks in the last five victories of that stretch.

Those games are distant memories now.

Mill Creek blanked Norcross for the second straight year Friday night, using the running of Joe Thomas and a stout defense for a 24-0 victory on the heels of last year’s 30-0 win. Most importantly, it kept the Hawks unbeaten and set up a winner-take-all game next Friday against Peachtree Ridge for the Region 7-AAAAAA championship.

Thomas pounded out 179 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries, but the story was another dominating defensive effort by Mill Creek, which racked up nine sacks in its second consecutive shutout of Norcross and fifth shutout in nine games this season.

“It really shows the growth in our program,” said Mill Creek defensive end Tyler Vernon, who had four sacks to go with three from fellow defensive end Peyton Moore. “Before last year, we hadn’t beat them once. Now we’ve beaten them twice in a row, both shutouts. It just shows the growth in the program and shows Coach (Shannon) Jarvis is doing a great job.”

It wasn’t the cleanest offensive performance

by Mill Creek (9-0, 6-0 region), but it didn’t take much to back up the defense. It held Norcross 25 rushing yards and 32 passing yards.

The Blue Devils crossed midfield just once, reaching the Mill Creek 46-yard line early in the second quarter. It lasted just one play — an Aaron Anderson sack sent Norcross (7-2, 4-2) back into its own territory.

Peachtree Ridge 28, Collins Hill 13 SUWANEE — When Peachtree Ridge head coach Mark Fleetwood needed a play in the second half Friday night against Collins Hill, he turned to his super senior Nigel Warrior.

The U.S. Army AllAmerican delivered — more than once. Warrior ran for a pair of touchdowns — including a 55-yard score with 1:44 left in the game — as the Lions remained unbeaten in Region 7-AAAAAA with a 28-13 win over Collins Hill.

Peachtree Ridge (7-2, 6-0 region) looked like it would pull away from the Eagles (4-6, 4-2), but Collins Hill refused to quit and cut the lead to eight points before Warrior’s second touchdown.

The Lions are now guaranteed at least the No. 2 seed in the region and will have a chance to win it outright next week against undefeated Mill Creek.

“Collins Hill is good,” Peachtree Ridge head coach Mark Fleetwood said. “In a sentence, and we said it going into this last three-game stretch.

Anybody can beat anybody.

My hat’s off to them for the way we played and I’m really proud of our guys for the way we played, because we got tested there and we could have made a mistake and we didn’t.

“We were able to go on and finish it and get it done.”

Mill Creek’s Joe Thomas (15) slides around the tackle of Norcross’ Jarrett Cole (24) for a touchdown during Friday night’s game at Mill Creek in Hoschton. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

Stadium in Winder.

“He’s a super kid,” Lanier head coach Korey Mobbs said. “I thought he ran with absolute power tonight and determination. He was physical. We challenged him this week that we were going to give him the load, and I thought he did a great job of handling that.”

Lanier quarterback Tahj Tolbert was 12 of 16 passing for 309 yards and a score.

Buford 49, Madison County 8 DANIELSVILLE — Buford used more runCentral 28, Parkview 14 Berkmar. ning backs than Madison LAWRENCEVILLE First-year coach Ryan County could muster — Region 8-AAAAAA’s Andrews’ team has a points Friday night. wild ride continued chance to end the season Buford won its sixthFriday night as Central with a three-game winstraight game, improving Gwinnett scored 14 first- ning streak in its final quarter points en route to game next Friday at South to 8-1 with a 49-8 victory over Madison County a 28-14 win.

Gwinnett.

High School Friday night.

The Knights got 265 Perhaps the most imyards through the air Mountain View 42, pressive part of Buford’s from quarterback Micah Duluth 10 win was the sheer number Maxey, who threw three DULUTH — The sigof Wolves who touched touchdown passes on the nificance of his football the ball. night, sending the Black team’s 42-10 win Friday In the first half alone, Knights into the playoffs night over host Duluth for the second straight was not lost on Mountain seven Buford skill players rushed the ball and eight year.

View head coach Nick caught passes. Incred“Being back in the Bach. playoffs means every“If we can pull off one ibly, there was no overlap among those players, thing for our program,” more in this last game, Central head coach Todd we’ll have the most wins leading to a first half with 42 points and 15 players Wofford said. “We’ve in school history,” Bach come so far in six years. said. “It’s a short history, with positive numbers in People doubted us after but hopefully we can pull the total offense column.

In all, 10 Wolves all we lost last year. It’s off a couple of firsts and not about building a team, add them up and get bet- rushed and eight received in the game, with two it’s about building a pro- ter.” more earning snaps under gram.”

The Bears have rarely center at quarterback.

In addition to Maxey’s looked better this season passing performance, the than they did against the GAC 34, Lovett 7 Black Knights also got reeling Wildcats.

NORCROSS — Greater 105 yards rushing by Trey Powered by a punishAtlanta Christian took a Vallery, and 104 yards on ing ground game that major step toward winning five catches from Erron pounded out 269 yards, Price. Major Bellamy fin- and sparked by a 28-point Region 6-AA on Friday night with a key 34-7 win ished with 59 yards and second quarter, Mounover the Lovett Lions. two TDs on five catches tain View cruised to its In a game GAC (8-1, and Azaviar Kufour had third win against six 6-0 region) had to win in five catches for 55 yards. losses (2-4 in Region Jack Chambers led the 7-AAAAAA), giving the order to set up a showdown with Wesleyan Panthers, going 18 of 33 Bears a chance to win next week for the Region passing for 186 yards, four games in a season 6-AA championship, the while Tyler Fleetwood while playing a full Spartans were up to the had seven catches for 113 region schedule for the yards. first time since the school challenge. They took concame into existence seven trol of the game early and never looked back.

Grayson 50, years ago.

“I felt like we physiBrookwood 10 Duluth, meanwhile, SNELLVILLE — A dropped its sixth straight cally controlled the game tonight,” said GAC coach prolific passing perforugly game, and eighth mance from Grayson overall. Since winning at Tim Hardy. “It started offensively as our line junior quarterback Chase Lakeside 27-14 on Sept. controlled the line of Brice led the Rams to 4, the Wildcats have sura 50-10 win over the rendered 288 points — an scrimmage. Our backs Alex Rowe and Marcus Brookwood Broncos to average of 48 a game Young ran downhill all finish their regular season — while scoring just 27. night long. Defensively, undefeated Friday at They managed just 150 I can’t say enough about Brookwood Community yards against the Bears our defensive unit. There Stadium. while surrendering 414. was just an awful lot of Brice completed 17 three and outs tonight. Our of his 18 passes, includNorth Gwinnett 38, team was ready for just ing his first 14, until his Meadowcreek 7 about everything we saw lone incompletion with NORCROSS — Sam 6:27 to play in the third Gasta accounted for three tonight. Our coaches did quarter. He finished with first-half touchdowns, all a great job of getting us ready for this game.”

350 yards and five touch- in the second quarter, as Young sparked the rundown passes to lead the North Gwinnett coasted ning attack for GAC with Rams (10-0, 8-0 Region past Meadowcreek 38-7 190 rushing yards on 26 8-AAAAAA) over the on Friday. carries.

Broncos (4-5, 4-3).

Gasta, who had five “I haven’t been in catches for 105 yards, Wesleyan 28, a groove like that in a caught 29- and 37-yard Holy Innocents’ 0 while,” Brice said.

TD passes from Cade NORCROSS — After The victory completed Fortin and also scored Grayson’s fourth undeon a 43-yard punt return. dropping to the region’s feated season since 2008, Fortin threw for 210 yards No. 3 spot with a loss to Lovett last week, the and head coach Mickey and three TDs. Wesleyan Wolves looked Conn said he has been North got its second impressed with how Region 7-AAAAAA win to keep pace for a possible 6-AA championship with this year’s team stayed of the season. focused throughout the “Defense created some a home game against the entirety of the schedule. turnovers and offense had Holy Innocents’ Golden Bears on Friday. some explosive plays,” The Wolves walked Shiloh 46, Berkmar 0 North Gwinnett head SNELLVILLE — Shicoach Bob Sphire said of away with a 28-0 shutout and will play Greater loh sophomore quarterhis team’s effort.

Atlanta Christian for the back Jarren Williams region crown next week. played the finest game of Lanier 48, While the Golden Bears his young career Friday Winder-Barrow 21 haven’t been their normal night, throwing four WINDER — Marcko touchdown passes and Baity will never forget his selves as of late, Wesleyan running for two more 17th birthday, and neither head coach Franklin Pridto lead the Generals to will his brother Marcella. gen knew that this would be no easy task. a convincing 46-0 win Both brothers scored Wolves’ quarterback over Berkmar in a Region three touchdowns, and Banks Ramsey completed 8-AAAAAA game on Marcko celebrated the Senior Night at Shiloh milestone in a big way by 7 of 9 passes for 95 yards, Community Stadium. also rushing for 151 yards all of which went to wide After losing close as undefeated Lanier (9-0, receiver Harrison Cook.

Cook returned a 65-yard games earlier this season 8-0) clinched their secpunt for a touchdown as to Dacula, Central Gwin- ond consecutive Region nett and Brookwood, 8-AAAAA championship well.

Jordan Argilagos led Shiloh’s young team with an impressive 48-21 seems to be hitting its win over Winder-Barrow Wesleyan in rushing with 180 yards on 18 carries stride with consecutive (5-4, 5-3) on Friday at and scored a touchdown. wins over Parkview and historic W. Clair Harris

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Four straight wins isn’t foremost in Logano’s mind Hebron XC wins Area title By reid Spencer The Sports Xchange

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Joey Logano is approaching rarefied air.

With last Sunday’s victory at Talladega Superspeedway, he’s already the first driver ever to sweep all three races in a single round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Admittedly, the Chase’s elimination format is only two years old, but three straight wins puts Logano in elite company. A fourth straight at Martinsville Speedway today would elevate his growing stature as a major player in NASCAR’s top series.

Only two drivers have ever won more than four straight races: Richard Petty, who had streaks of 10 (1967) and five (1971), and Bobby Allison, who won five straight events (1971).

Since Jeff Gordon won four in a row in 1998, only one driver has duplicated the feat — Jimmie Johnson in 2007.

But Logano isn’t even thinking about adding his name to the list of drivers who have won four straight races. The prize for taking the checkered flag at Martinsville on Sunday is far greater than any historical significance.

For Logano — and for any of the other seven remaining Chase drivers — a victory at Martinsville is a free pass to the Championship Round at Homestead-Miami Speed-

Sprint Cup Series champion thought it might be.

“The funny thing is, What: Goody’s HeadI received a picture last ache Relief Shot 500 When: Today,1 p.m. night that came via NASWhere: Martinsville, Va. CAR to my crew chief TV: NBC Sports (Alan Gustafson), of that SAFER Barrier,” Gordon said Friday after opening Gibbs makes it real practice at Martinsville. clear that we are here “I looked at it and my to compete, and that’s eyes got pretty big. I was what he does this for,” like ‘Wow, that’s a pretty Edwards said on Friday big change.’

“And then, I’d kind of Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) during quali- at Martinsville Speedway. forgotten about it, and fying for the Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Mar- “Toyota let me know we started practice, and tinsville Speedway. (Photo: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY that they already have a Sports) spot for the trophy. It’s I didn’t even think about ready. They are in this to it. I almost didn’t even way. winning the race,” Lowin. That’s what all of notice it. I came in and “If you can win this gano said. “That’s what these folks do. ARRIS I was thinking about it race, it sets you up so we can control. We can’t (Edwards’ sponsor) came and I told Alan that I good for Homestead,” control anybody else’s on board, and first thing had forgotten all about said Logano, who jumped thinking or what’s in their they told me was that ‘We that SAFER Barrier. It to the top of the speed mind. We have to think have the fastest modems, wasn’t as big of a deal as chart in opening Sprint about how we advance and we better have a fast I thought it was going to Cup practice on Friday and how we win this race car.’ be.” afternoon. “There’s weekend in particular.

“Everybody wants to But the new barrier nothing else you think That’s what we’ve been win, and it’s cool to be turned out to be more about after you win this focused on all week. part of a group like that. of a factor than Gordon race besides Homestead. We’re not going change They’ll do what it takes thought it was.

The other two races (in that. and they work hard.

“One of my crew memthe Eliminator Round, No pressure for Edwards We have four races left. bers came over and said, at Texas and Phoenix) — just deliver a title We’re in the hunt. At the ‘Did you touch the wall?’ kind of become not very Carl Edwards came beginning of the season And I said, ‘I don’t think important at all. within an eyelash of win- I didn’t feel like … I so.’ And then they said, “You don’t really get ning a NASCAR Sprint thought the chance of ‘Well, there’s a scuff on much out of them, beCup Series title in 2011, sitting here being able to the right side.’ So I guess cause you know at worst when he lost the champi- say that after about eight I was a little closer than I you’re going to finish onship to Tony Stewart on races were slim. We were thought I was. fourth in points, and you a tiebreaker. struggling, and I’m really “So yeah, it’s going have a great shot at winAt the time, Edwards proud of everybody for to make it interesting. It ning it because you can drove a Ford for Roush coming together. This is didn’t change things as focus in two weeks ahead Fenway Racing. Now, in going to be fun, this is much as I was anticipatof everybody.” his first season in a Joe what it’s about.” ing, though. I think I was Logano, who knocked Gibbs Racing Toyota, Gordon hardly notices also quite surprised at Matt Kenseth out of the the pressure to win a new SAFER barrier the speeds that we saw in way to win the Contender championship may be For Jeff Gordon, the ef- practice for qualifying, Round at Texas, also is even greater than it was fect of new SAFER Barbased on the fact that we tuning out talk of possible four years ago — because riers added to the frontlost quite a few feet, if revenge against his No. Toyota is still seeking its stretch and backstretch at you think of coming off 22 Team Penske Ford at first title in NASCAR’s Martinsville Speedway of Turn 2 and coming off Martinsville. foremost series. wasn’t as significant as of Turn 4, and putting “We’re focused in on “(Team owner) Joe the four-time NASCAR those together.”

NASCAR

Buford players are all smiles and hugs after winning the Class AAAA State Championship Saturday over St. Pius X at Marietta High School. (Photos: Karl L. Moore)

•From Page 1B senior on the roster, won thanks to the leadership of juniors Gabby Curry and Morgan Mitchell, plus the work of sophomores Shipes and Avery Cason.

Curry turned in a standout all-round game with 13 kills, four aces, 20 digs and two blocks. Mitchell had 49 assists and Cason had four blocks and 14 digs.

“I love them,” Daniels said of her team. “This has been a dream year for us.”

After the first two sets, it looked like the Wolves might be headed for another sweep.

After giving up the first three points of the match, Buford was up 17-12 in the first set before St. Pius climaxed a run with a second ace from Alex Scoggins to go up 24-21.

Buford, though, closed the set with five straight points, with Cason’s kill wrapping up the 26-24 victory.

“Even though we came back, the first game was the match,” St. Pius coach John Frederick said. “We had set point three times.”

After escaping, the Wolves never trailed in the second set, jumping to a

Buford

14-6 lead. Cason closed out the 25-12 victory with an ace after registering a kill two points earlier.

Buford, though, fell behind 23-18 in the third set and, after fighting back to tie, lost 26-24 on an ace by St. Pius’ Abby Brown.

The Wolves then were up 20-15 in the fourth set after a kill by Shipes, but couldn’t hold on and lost 25-23 to set up the deciding fifth set.

“I don’t think we played badly in the third and four sets,” Daniels said. “I just

think St. Pius came out swinging and got more aggressive.”

Buford had swept St. Pius 3-0 in their most recent match after an earlier 2-1 victory, but the Lions were tough to put away this time.

“There is no quit in the girls,” Frederick said.

“They fight for every point.”

But in the end, Buford had plenty of fight, too.

“They only lost six sets all season,” Frederick said

of the Wolves. “Three of them were to us.”

The teams could be back next year for a potential rematch. St. Pius had just two seniors.

“Buford will obviously be very good again,” Frederick said. “Maybe we’ll play them next year.”

St. Pius won a Class AAA state championship in 2013. Now the Wolves have a Class AAAA trophy in volleyball and Buford has another state championship.

ATHENS — Hebron Christian swept the titles at the Class A Private Area 2 Championships hosted by Athens Christian this week.

Five of the top 10 Class A Private schools were in the Lions’ area.

Senior Mark Stein won the individual area title with a time of 17 minutes, 30.15 seconds and the Hebron boys won their second straight area championship. Providence Christian’s Sammy Clough (17:57.15) was fourth, while Hebron’s Wesley Warbington (fifth, 18:09.50), Ben Glover (sixth, 18:17.67) and Peter Marty (eighth, 18:32.14) also made the top 10. Providence also had Andrew Duffie (seventh, 18:23.89) and Connor Allen (10th, 18:40.82) in the top 10.

Hebron’s boys score was 31 points, finishing ahead of the 53 posted by both Providence and Athens Academy.

Hebron’s girls won their first area championship behind three runners in the top six. Their score of 56 was 20 ahead of runner-up Athens Academy. Providence was third with 78.

Providence got a runnerup finish from Emily Swanigan (20:22.74) and Hebron had Alyssa Hawkins (fourth, 20:45.82), Miranda Taylor (fifth, 20:51.27), Amanda Jackson (sixth, 20:53.60) and Maddy Howe (10th, 21:24.14) in the top 10.

Buford’s Drew Puckett (21) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during Saturday’s Class AAAA championship softball game against the Walnut Grove Warriors at the Columbus Civic Center. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

•From Page 1B

Buford’s Avery Cason (11) and Gabby Curry (11) go up for the block against St. Pius’ Katie Parnell (16) during Saturday’s Class AAAA State finals at Marietta High School.

From StaFF reportS

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While Kennedy Kotula (5-4) was able to get out mantha Thomas, put them of a bases-loaded jam in in front 1-0 with an RBI the third, she couldn’t single just three hitters escape the big bat of into the game, though Kylee Love, who blasted Walnut Grove eventually a three-run homer in the pulled even at 1-1 two bottom of the fifth to pull innings later on a wild the Warriors to within pitch that brought Kayla 5-4.

Poynter plateward.

And after the tying But a half-inning later, run reached base, Wolfe Puckett, who had strugbrought on Caymol, who recorded a strikeout to get gled at times this year, out of the jam. strode to the plate with “I’ve practiced that (sitone out and the go-ahead uation) plenty of times,” run on third.

Caymol said. “Whenever “My team needed me, and I was really trying to I’m pitching in practice, come through,” the senior I say to myself, ‘OK, there’s a (runner) on first, outfielder said. the tying run, last inning.’

She came through by I’ve always got to focus not only getting the fly ball necessary but rocket- on a way to win it. I’m so ing it well over the fence proud of my teammates.

They’re the best.” in straightaway center One of those teamfor her third homer of the season, which put the mates, Puckett, gave her a little breathing room with Wolves in front 3-1. an RBI single in the sixth That lead became seemingly more comfort- that made the score 6-4.

Then, Caymol came able when Kelsey Bennett lofted a two-run double to through again, pitching the fence in left in the top around a two-out walk to Love in the seventh of the fifth to make the to close out the save, the score 5-1. win and the title for the Still, Walnut Grove Wolves. refused to quit.

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Mill Creek sweeps Region 7-AAAAAA cross country meet

By Colin HuBBard

REGION 7-AAAAAA RESULTS

Staff Correspondent

CONYERS — Both the Mill Creek boys and girls 2015 cross country teams were the favorites heading into their Region 7-AAAAAA race held at Horse Park and showed everyone in attendance why that was.

The girls’ team started off the day in the tournament which featured a dominant performance all throughout the race by sisters’ Camryn and Hannah Petit. The sisters ran stride for stride for much of the race, but it was Camryn who came out on top with a blistering time of 19:06.14.

“Region is a preparation for state so we set some high expectations for today and did a great job as a team,” Camryn (Petit) said.

“We are all really excited for state and are going to run our hearts out and do the best that we can.”

Hannah (Petit) finished in second place with a time of 19:11.86 while three more Hawks finished in fifth, sixth and seventh place respectively.

As a team, the Mill Creek girls finished in first place with 21 points and

Mill Creek’s Sam Costa and Noah Hollis pull away from Mountain View’s Andrew Barber at the Region 7-AAAAAA Championship at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. (Photo: Colin Hubbard)

a total time of 1:38:15.53 while North Gwinnett finished in second with 54 points and a total time of 1:42:17.34.

“Our goal was to come here and win our first Region Championship in Mill Creek history and we did that,” Mill Creek head coach Terry Brand said.

“I’m very proud of the girls and to have Camryn as the region champion is awesome.”

Along with Mill Creek and North Gwinnett, the Peachtree Ridge Lions and the Norcross Blue Devils will travel to Carrollton to compete in the AAAAAA state championship that

takes place on Nov. 7.

With the girls finished, it was the boy’s turn to get things underway.

Region standout from Mill Creek Sam Costa came into the race as the favorite and did not disappoint.

Costa took the lead for good midway through the race, but teammate Noah Hollis ran right beside Costa as they crossed the finish line to make the finish one of the closest in history.

Costa finished in first with a time of 16:15.85 to narrowly beat Hollis who posted a time of 16:15.94.

“It felt great to win but

CROSS COUNTRY Region 7-AAAAAA Championships At Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers Boys Team standings 1. Mill Creek, 32 2. Peachtree Ridge, 44 3. Mountain View, 68 4. Collins Hill, 95 5. North Gwinnett, 155 6. Norcross, 170 7. Duluth, 199 8. Meadowcreek, 207 Top-10 individuals 1. Costa, Sam Mill Creek, 16:15.85 2. Hollis, Noah Mill Creek, 16:15.94 3. Barber, Tyler Mountain View, 16:17.04 4. Reichard, Nate Peachtree Ridge, 16:29.36 5. Condra, Chase Peachtree Ridge, 16:35.85 6. Childers, Gavin Mill Creek, 16:36.03 7. Tucker, Bobby Mountain View, 16:50.31 8. Solares, Pedro Peachtree, 16:51.59

I couldn’t have done it without Noah (Hollis) and the rest of my teammates,” Costa said. He pushed me there at the end and we did a good job of working together for the last stretch of the race.”

Mill Creek picked up their fifth consecutive region championship with a total of 32 points and a total time of 1:23:01:31 while Peachtree Ridge finished as the region runner-

9. Rizzo, Merrick Collins Hill, 16:54.01 10. O’Hara, Eric Mill Creek,16:54.25 Girls Team Standings 1. Mill Creek, 21 2. North Gwinnett, 54 3. Peachtree Ridge, 87 4. Norcross, 104 5. Collins Hill,129 6. Mountain View, 163 7. Meadowcreek, 212 8. Duluth, 233 Top-10 individuals 1. Petit, Camryn Mill Creek,19:06.14 2. Petit, Hannah Mill Creek,19:11.86 3. Knott, Mary Kathryn Peachtree Ridge, 19:29.534 Whiting, Kimmie North Gwinnett,19:45.69 5 Froh, Alexandra Mill Creek, 19:56.53 6. Scales, Sara Mill Creek, 19:56.65 7. Fuller, Olivia Mill Creek, 20:04.35 8. Gusmerotti, Gabrielle Norcross, 20:11.43 9. Egg, Emma North Gwinnett, 20:17.50 10. Dent, Anna Collins Hill, 20:19.52

up with 44 points and a total time of 1:24:11:71.

“This is the most tightknit team we have ever had at Mill Creek,” head coach Andy Christie said.

“We came in here wanting to win and leave healthy and we did just that so I couldn’t be more proud of the way our seniors ran today.”

The one, two finish for Costa and Hollis was the first time in Mill Creek

history that two runners finished back-to-back and Christie couldn’t be happier.

“We were hoping that it wouldn’t be quite so dramatic at the finish but I’m ecstatic that they were able to finish in first and second in their last ever region tournament,” Christie said.

Mountain View and Collins Hill will join the Hawks and Lions at the state tournament as well.

Brookwood sweeps, Grayson’s Gomez wins individual title

By Colin HuBBard

REGION 8-AAAAAA RESULTS

Staff Correspondent

CONYERS — It has been the Brookwood Broncos’ year to shine in both boys and girls cross country and they kept it rolling with a dominant showing at the Region 8 AAAAAA Region tournament at Horse Park.

Coming in, the girls’ team had won the region crown seven years and a row and was looking to make it eight straight and did just that. As a team, the Broncos compiled an outstanding 43 points to go with a total time of 1:41:26.13.

Broncos head coach Chris Carter was thrilled with the performance and especially pleased with Lauren Flynt who paced the Broncos with a second place finish with a time of 19:22.16.

“She (Flynt) did a great job for us today and helped us achieve our goal of winning eight straight region titles,” Carter said. “We

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Grayson’s Yanley Gomez captured the Region 8-AAAAAA Championship Saturday at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. (Photo: Colin Hubbard)

ran well when we needed to and qualified for state so we are really happy as a team about that.”

Yanely Gomez of Grayson High School ran a 19:06.62 to win the region and will be shooting for the top spot at the State Tournament.

“In the first mile I ran really fast and knew that it was going to come down to Lauren (Flynt) and I so I pushed the pace and came out on top,” Gomez said.

Joining the Broncos

at the state tournament include the Parkview Panthers, Archer and Grayson.

It was now time for the boys to get their shot at state which featured the no. 1 ranked Broncos in region-8. Axel Avalos of Central Gwinnett took a commanding lead to start the race, but was quickly caught by Zach Israel and Greum Tesfamariam of Brookwood.

The two teammates ran side by side for the last half of the race, but it was

CROSS COUNTRY Region 8-AAAAAA Championships At Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers Girls Team standings 1. Brookwood, 43 2. Parkview, 66 3. Archer, 75 4. Grayson, 77 5. Dacula, 81 6. Central Gwinnett, 186 7. Shiloh, 208 8. Berkmar, 229 Top-10 individuals 1. Yanely Gomez, Grayson, 19:06.62 2. Lauren Flynt, Brookwood, 19:22.16 3. Melody Weiler, Parkview,19:25.93 4. Kenedi Rodney, Dacula, 19:32.54 5. Elizabeth Saliba,Brookwood,19:35.51 6. Bobbi Ayres,Grayson, 19:56.47 7. Maria Coughlin, Brookwood, 20:14.40 8. Emma Allison, Parkview, 20:16.73 9. Daniela Rodriguez, Dacula, 20:19.82

Israel who came out on top.

“It’s just a blessing to win the region,” Israel said. “I transferred to Brookwood from Texas and wasn’t able to have a shot to go to state so this is going to be something that I’ve always dreamt of doing.”

10. Halle Smith,Archer, 20:46.92 Boys Team standings 1. Brookwood, 24 2. Parkview, 59 3. Grayson, 82 4. Archer, 103 5. Central Gwinnett, 151 6. Dacula, 155 7. Shiloh, 208 8. Berkmar, 237 9. South Gwinnett, 270 Top-10 individuals 1. Zach Israel, Brookwood, 16:11.09 2. Gruem Tesfamariam, Brookwood, 16:11.89 3. Axel Avalos, Central Gwinnett, 16:18.27 4. Patrick Smith, Brookwood, 16:25.62 5. Christian Corsello, Parkview, 16:35.02 6. James Cragin, Archer, 16:42.01 7. Ben Cook, Brookwood, 16:43.74 8. Joseph Gunn, Grayson, 16:51.54 9. Jeremy Lightner, Parkview, 17:09.79 10. Karsten Nebiker, Brookwood, 17:09.86

As a team, the Broncos posted 24 points with a total team time of 1:22:42.20 to advance to state along with Parkview, Grayson and Archer.

“I was really pleased with the way we controlled the race and

achieved our goal of qualifying for next week and coming out of here healthy,” Brookwood head coach Ben Dehnke said. “Everyone is healthy and ready to go for the State Tournament so we are thrilled to be in this situation.”

Tulsa at Southern Methodist UL Monroe at UL Lafayette Tulane at Memphis Texas-San Antonio at North Texas Miami at Duke Vanderbilt at Houston

Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 1 NY Rangers 3, Toronto 1 Washington 2, Columbus 1 Carolina 3, Colorado 2 Ottawa 3, Detroit 1 Boston 3, Florida 1 Minnesota 5, Chicago 4 Montreal 6, Calgary 2 Vancouver 4, Arizona 3 Saturday’s games New Jersey 3, NY Islanders 2, SO Dallas 5, San Jose 3 Nashville at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Washington at Florida, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Sunday’s games San Jose at Colorado, 3 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Winnipeg at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at NY Islanders, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Monday’s games Dallas at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE FSSO — Clemson at Syracuse

Baseball Major League Baseball WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7 x-if necessary) Kansas City 2, New York 1 Tuesday, Oct. 27: Kansas City 5, New York 4 Wednesday, Oct. 28: Kansas City 7, New York 1 Friday, Oct. 30: New York 9, Kansas City 3 Saturday, Oct. 31: Kansas City (Young 11-6) at New York (Matz 4-0), late x-Sunday, Nov. 1: Kansas City at New York, 8 p.m. x-Tuesday, Nov. 3: New York at Kansas City, 8 p.m. x-Wednesday, Nov. 4: New York at Kansas City, 8 p.m.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto ..................2 ...0 ..1.000...... — Boston ...................1 ...1 ... .500........1 New York ...............1 ...1 ... .500........1 Brooklyn ................0 ...2 ... .000........2 Philadelphia ..........0 ...2 ... .000........2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Washington ...........2 ...0 ..1.000...... — Atlanta ...................2 ...1 ... .667........5 Miami.....................1 ...1 ... .500........1 Orlando .................0 ...2 ... .000........2 Charlotte................0 ...2 ... .000........2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit....................3 ...0 ..1.000...... — Chicago.................2 ...1 ... .667........1 Cleveland ..............2 ...1 ... .667........1 Indiana ..................0 ...2 ... .000.....2.5 Milwaukee .............0 ...2 ... .000.....2.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Dallas ....................1 ...1 ... .500...... — San Antonio ..........1 ...1 ... .500...... — Memphis ...............1 ...1 ... .500...... — New Orleans .........0 ...2 ... .000........1 Houston.................0 ...2 ... .000........1 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Minnesota .............2 ...0 ..1.000...... — Oklahoma City ......2 ...0 ..1.000...... — Denver...................1 ...1 ... .500........1 Portland.................1 ...1 ... .500........1 Utah.......................1 ...1 ... .500........1

Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers..........2 ...0..1.000...... — Golden State .........2 ...0..1.000...... — Sacramento ..........1 ...1... .500........1 Phoenix .................1 ...1... .500........1 L.A. Lakers ............0 ...2... .000........2 Friday’s games Cleveland 102, Miami 92 Oklahoma City 139, Orlando 136, OT Utah 99, Philadelphia 71 Toronto 113, Boston 103 Detroit 98, Chicago 94, OT Atlanta 97, Charlotte 94 Washington 118, Milwaukee 113 San Antonio 102, Brooklyn 75 Minnesota 95, Denver 78 Golden State 112, Houston 92 Sacramento 132, L.A. Lakers 114 Phoenix 110, Portland 92 Saturday’s games Utah at Indiana, late New York at Washington, late Golden State at New Orleans, late Brooklyn at Memphis, late Phoenix at Portland, late Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s games Atlanta at Charlotte, 2 p.m.

San Antonio at Boston, 3:30 p.m.

Houston at Miami, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Denver at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s games Cleveland at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m.

Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England .. 7...0 .. 0 1.000 ...249 .. 133 N.Y. Jets .......... 4...2 .. 0...667 ...152 .. 105 Buffalo ............. 3...4 .. 0...429 ...176 .. 173 Miami............... 3...4 .. 0...429 ...154 .. 173 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis..... 3...4 .. 0...429 ...147 ...174 Jacksonville..... 2...5 .. 0...286 ...147 .. 207 Houston........... 2...5 .. 0...286 ...154 .. 199 Tennessee ...... 1...5 .. 0.. .167 ... 119 .. 139 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati ........ 6...0 .. 0 1.000 ...182 .. 122 Pittsburgh ........ 4...3 .. 0...571 ...158 .. 131 Cleveland ........ 2...5 .. 0...286 ...147 .. 182

Baltimore ......... 1...6 .. 0.. .143 ...161 .. 188 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver............. 6...0 .. 0 1.000 ...139 .. 102 Oakland........... 3...3 .. 0...500 ...144 .. 153 Kansas City..... 2...5 .. 0...286 ...150 .. 172 San Diego ....... 2...5 .. 0...286 ...165 .. 198 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants ...... 4...3 .. 0...571 ...166 .. 156 Philadelphia .... 3...4 .. 0...429 ...160 .. 137 Washington ..... 3...4 .. 0...429 ...148 .. 168 Dallas .............. 2...4 .. 0...333 ...121 .. 158 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina ........... 6...0 .. 0 1.000 ...162 ...110 Atlanta ............. 6...1 .. 0...857 ...193 .. 150 New Orleans ... 3...4 .. 0...429 ...161 .. 185 Tampa Bay ...... 2...4 .. 0...333 ...140 .. 179 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay....... 6...0 .. 0 1.000 ...164 ...101 Minnesota ....... 4...2 .. 0...667 ...124 .. 102 Chicago........... 2...4 .. 0...333 ...120 .. 179 Detroit.............. 1...6 .. 0.. .143 ...139 .. 200 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona ............ 5...2 .. 0.. .714...229 .. 133 St. Louis .......... 3...3 .. 0...500 ...108 ...119 Seattle ............. 3...4 .. 0...429 ...154 .. 128 San Francisco . 2...5 .. 0...286 ...103 .. 180 Thursday, Oct. 29 New England 36, Miami 7 Sunday, Nov. 1 Detroit vs Kansas City, at London, England, 9:30 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Seattle at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 2 Indianapolis at Carolina, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s College Football Scores EAST

Navy 29, South Florida 17 Penn State 39, Illinois 0 Virginia Tech 26, Boston College 10 Western Kentucky 55, Old Dominion 30 Georgia Tech at Virginia Marshall at Charlotte Notre Dame at Temple

SOUTH

Florida State 45, Syracuse 21 Mississippi 27, Auburn 19 Texas A&M 35, South Carolina 28 Texas El Paso at Southern Mississippi Troy at Appalachian State Florida International at Florida Atlantic Clemson at North Carolina State Florida vs. Georgia at Jacksonville, FL Oklahoma State at Texas Tech

MIDWEST

Ball State 20, Massachusetts 10 Central Michigan 14, Akron 6 Cincinnati 52, Central Florida 7 Purdue 55, Nebraska 45 Wisconsin 48, Rutgers 10 Oklahoma at Kansas Maryland at Iowa Tennessee-Martin at Arkansas Georgia State at Arkansas State Texas at Iowa State Michigan at Minnesota Tennessee at Kentucky

WEST

Southern California at California Colorado at UCLA Boise State at UNLV San Diego State at Colorado State Oregon State at Utah Idaho at New Mexico State Stanford at Washington State Air Force at Hawaii Arizona at Washington

Hockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal .............. 12..10 ...2 ... 0.. 20...45 .23 Ottawa ................. 10 ....5 ...3 ... 2 .. 12...32 .31 Tampa Bay .......... 11 ....5 ...4 ... 2 .. 12...28 .28 Boston ................... 9 ....5 ...3 ... 1 ...11...36 .30 Florida ................. 10 ....5 ...4 ... 1 ...11...31 .21 Detroit.................. 10 ....4 ...5 ... 1 .... 9...23 .27 Buffalo ................. 11 ....4 ...7 ... 0 .... 8...26 .34 Toronto .................. 9 ....1 ...6 ... 2 .... 4...20 .31 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA NY Rangers ........ 11 ....7 ...2 ... 2 .. 16...31 .21 NY Islanders ....... 11 ....6 ...2 ... 3 .. 15...35 .28 Washington ........... 9 ....7 ...2 ... 0 .. 14...32 .22 New Jersey ......... 11 ....6 ...4 ... 1 .. 13...28 .29 Pittsburgh ............ 10 ....6 ...4 ... 0 .. 12...20 .20 Philadelphia ........ 10 ....4 ...4 ... 2 ...10...21 .29 Carolina ............... 11 ....5 ...6 ... 0 ...10...23 .30 Columbus............ 11 ....2 ...9 ... 0 .... 4...23 .43 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas .................. 11 ....9 ...2 ... 0 .. 18...40 .30 Nashville ............... 9 ....7 ...1 ... 1 .. 15...27 . 17 St. Louis .............. 10 ....7 ...2 ... 1 .. 15...27 .21 Minnesota ........... 10 ....7 ...2 ... 1 .. 15...33 .29 Winnipeg ............. 10 ....6 ...3 ... 1 .. 13...32 .26 Chicago............... 11 ....6 ...5 ... 0 .. 12...24 .24 Colorado ............. 10 ....3 ...6 ... 1 .... 7...24 .29 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ........... 11 ....5 ...2 ... 4 .. 14...32 .25 Los Angeles .......... 9 ....6 ...3 ... 0 .. 12...20 . 18 Arizona ................ 11 ....5 ...5 ... 1 ...11...30 .32 San Jose ............. 10 ....5 ...5 ... 0 ...10...27 .25 Edmonton ........... 11 ....4 ...7 ... 0 .... 8...28 .34 Calgary................ 11 ....2 ...8 ... 1 .... 5...22 .46 Anaheim.............. 10 ....1 ...7 ... 2 .... 4...10 .27 Friday’s games

NASCAR NASCAR Truck Kroger 200 Lineup After qualifying — race Saturday At Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, Virginia Lap length: 0.526 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (00) Cole Custer, Chevrolet, 96.959.

2. (13) Cameron Hayley, Toyota, 96.504.

3. (8) John Hunter Nemechek, Chevrolet, 96.224.

4. (19) Tyler Reddick, Ford, 96.141.

5. (14) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 96.024.

6. (51) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 95.869.

7. (54) Gray Gaulding, Toyota, 95.82.

8. (4) Erik Jones, Toyota, 95.728.

9. (02) Tyler Young, Chevrolet, 95.574.

10. (11) Ben Kennedy, Toyota, 95.352.

11. (17) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 95.299.

12. (92) David Gilliland, Ford, 95.223.

13. (88) Matt Crafton, Toyota, 95.69.

14. (29) Austin Cindric, Ford, 95.612.

15. (5) Dalton Sargeant, Toyota, 95.603.

16. (33) Brandon Jones, Chevrolet, 95.496.

17. (98) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, 95.477.

18. (75) Caleb Holman, Chevrolet, 95.381.

19. (15) Mason Mingus, Chevrolet, 95.352.

20. (23) Spencer Gallagher, Chevrolet, 95.232.

21. (07) Ray Black Jr., Chevrolet, 94.604.

22. (32) JJ Haley, Chevrolet, 94.2.

23. (1) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, 93.957.

24. (94) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 94.373.

25. (18) Ross Kenseth, Toyota, 94.19.

26. (05) John Wes Townley, Chevrolet, 94.176.

27. (82) Austin Hill, Ford, 64.162.

28. (63) Bobby Pierce, Chevrolet, .

29. (08) Bradon Hightower, Chevrolet, .

30. (1) Camden Murphy, Chevrolet, .

31. (74) Paige Decker, Ram, .

32. (10) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, .

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Ole Miss hangs on to beat Auburn 27-19 Collins, a junior, has 3,086 career rushing yards, AUBURN, Ala. — JuAuburn took a 10-3 lead man quarterback Kyler including 960 this season as nior quarterback Chad in the second quarter when Murray accounted for 379 he nears his third conKelly passed for 381 yards White connected with Lew- yards in his first career start secutive 1,000-yard season. and two touchdowns as is for a 47-yard touchdown as the Aggies snapped a He scored the first three No. 19 Ole Miss snapped a pass before Ole Miss tied it two-game skid by holding touchdowns of Saturday’s five-game slide at Jordanwith 3:59 left in the period off South Carolina 35-28 game against the Skyhawks Hare Stadium with a 27-19 on Judd’s 25-yard TD run Saturday at Kyle Field in of the Football Champion victory over Auburn on to make 10-10 at the half.

College Station, Texas.

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The Rebels took a 20-13 Murray ran for a teamArkansas (4-4) still has Kelly, who was 33-of-51 lead on Kelly’s 45-yard high 156 yards and a touchwork to do to get bowl passing, connected with pass to Jones with 1:54 down on 20 carries, and he eligible, playing at Ole Miss wide receivers Laquon remaining in the third completed 20 of 28 passes and LSU in the next two Treadwell and Derrick quarter and Auburn closed for 223 yards, with one weeks before finishing at Jones for scores as the Reb- to within 20-19 in the touchdown and no intercep- Ole Miss Rebels Quincy Adeboyejo (8) and Auburn Tigers home against Mississippi defensive back Jonathan Ford (23) battle for a pass dur- State and Missouri. els (7-2, 4-1 SEC) snapped fourth quarter on a pair tions. The five-star recruit ing the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. (Reuters) a two-game losing streak on of Daniel Carlson field won a three-way practice UT Martin (5-3) rolled up the road and won for only goals. Ole Miss responded competition last week and 519 yards and was within the second time in the last with Treadwell’s over-thereplaced sophomore Kyle around left end on an Arkansas 63, Tennessee- 35-21 early in the third seven overall meetings. shoulder 21-yard touchAllen, who had started 12 option play on fourth-andMartin 28 quarter.

Treadwell recorded 114 down catch which capped consecutive games, dating goal from inside the 1 with Arkansas running back Brandon Allen completed yards on seven receptions, a 75-yard drive and put the to last season.

5:58 to go in the third quar- Alex Collins rushed for five 14 of 19 passes for 265 running back Akeem Judd Rebels ahead 27-19 with A&M (6-2, 3-2 SEC) ter. Wilson stepped in front touchdowns and topped yards and two touchdowns. ran for a score and running 10:13 to play. came up with a defensive of slant pass and returned it 3,000 career yards as the UT Martin quarterback back Jaylen Walton totaled Auburn decided to go for stand after South Carolina for a score on the ensuing Razorbacks prepped for the Jarod Neal was 30 of 43 for 78 yards on the ground. it on fourth-and-8 at the Ole took over at its 20 with 1:28 possession. final month of SEC play 380 yards with a touchdown Freshman quarterback Miss 47-yard line with 3:11 left. Safety Donovan WilSouth Carolina respond- with a 63-28 victory over and an interception.

Sean White battled through remaining, but White’s long son, who earlier returned ed with a 75-yard drive, lower-division TennesseeArkansas scored toucha knee injury and was 11 pass was incomplete. The an interception 60 yards for capped by a 33-yard run Martin on Saturday in downs on five of its six of 27 for 244 yards with a Tigers had one more chance a touchdown, intercepted by running back Brandon Fayetteville, Ark. first-half possessions, taking touchdown and interception with three seconds left, but quarterback Perry Orth on Wilds, who kept the ball on Collins rushed 16 times advantage of short fields for the Tigers (4-4, 1-4), backup quarterback Jeremy fourth-and-13 to seal the a fake reverse. Wilds rushed for 173 yards, his last carry because of an interception, who must win two of their Johnson’s Hail Mary toss victory.

17 times for 128 yards and being a 63-yard touchdown a bad Skyhawks’ punt and final four games to qualify from the Auburn 48 was South Carolina (3-5, 1-5) two touchdowns. burst. He went through the a 33-yard punt return from for a bowl game. Wide incomplete. fell to 1-1 under interim The Texas A&M defense middle of the line unwide receiver Jared Correceiver Ricardo Lewis Texas A&M 35, South head coach Shawn Elliott. held the Gamecocks score- touched, made one cut to nelius. Those touchdown caught four passes for 137 Carolina 28 Murray gave A&M a less on their three fourthhis right and out-ran every- drives covered 12, 28 and yards and a touchdown.

Texas A&M true fresh28-21 lead when he kept quarter possessions. one into the end zone.

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Tigers thwart Wolfpack’s upset bid The SporTS Xchange RALEIGH, N.C. — Deshaun Watson threw five touchdown passes as third-ranked Clemson fought off an upset bid by North Carolina State, winning 56-41 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Three of Watson’s scoring tosses came during a 15-minute span bridging the two halves as the Tigers were on their way to rolling up 623 yards of total offense.

Clemson (8-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) stayed in the race for a spot in the College Football Playoff and withstood an upset bid before its showdown next week with a one-loss Florida State team.

Watson, who also ran for a touchdown, threw for 383 yards, completing 23-of-30 passes. Running back Wayne Gallman rushed for 172 yards on 31 carries with a TD. Clemson won back-to-

Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs during the first half as North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Justin Burris (11) pursues at Carter Finley Stadium. (Reuters)

Acc roundup back road games with big offense as it followed last week’s 58-0 drubbing of Miami. The Tigers have only one conference road assignment remaining.

Jacoby Brissett threw for three TDs and ran for another score for N.C. State (5-3, 1-3), which posted its largest point total in an ACC game this season.

Brissett was 24 of 41 for 254 yards.

After pulling within 53-41 with 10:58 left, N.C. State was unsuccessful on an onside kick.

The Wolfpack’s last good chance was thwarted on an incomplete fourthand-goal pass with 3:05 left.

Clemson, which trailed by a total of 6:30 the entire season entering the game, faced three different deficits for about 7 minutes of the first half.

The Tigers led 26-20 at halftime because of some efficient final-minute work.

After a missed N.C.

State field goal, Clemson struck with two long passes for a two-play, 73yard possession, capped by Watson’s 42-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Charone Peake to take the lead with 40 seconds left in the half.

Each team scored two TDs before five minutes elapsed, and both squads had one of the ensuing extra-point kicks blocked.

The game’s first possession ended on Brissett’s 13-yard touchdown run on a fourth-and-2 play.

The extra-point kick was blocked by defensive end Kevin Dodd.

Watson ran 24 yards on a keeper for Clemson’s first points on the team’s first possession, which needed four plays to cover 57 yards.

N.C. State answered with freshman wide receiver Nyheim Hines’ 100-yard kickoff return.

Clemson pulled even on Watson’s 57-yard touch-

down pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow.

Greg Huegel’s 29-yard field goal at the 3:29 mark of the first quarter gave Clemson a 16-13 lead and the margin doubled on his 41-yarder early in the second quarter.

But Brissett’s 40-yard touchdown pass to fullback Jaylen Samuels led to a 2019 lead with 5:46 to play in the second quarter.

Virginia Tech 26, Boston College 10 Quarterback Michael Brewer connected on 15 of 21 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown and Joey Slye kicked four field goals as Virginia Tech handed Boston College its fifth straight loss, a 26-10 decision over the Eagles on Saturday.

Brewer hit flanker Cam Phillips with a 27-yard first-quarter touchdown pass for the Hokies (4-5, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference). Slye kicked field goals of 47, 38 and 32

yards twice — and linebacker Andrew Motupuaka ripped the ball out of the hands of BC running back Jordan Gowins and ran 34 yards for a score as Virginia Tech built a 20-0 halftime lead and cruised home despite doing little on offense in the second half.

The win ended a two-game losing streak and boosted the Hokies’ chances for the program’s 23rd straight bowl game — all under coach Frank Beamer.

The loss all but officially eliminated the Eagles (3-6, 0-5) from what be a third straight bowl appearance under coach Steve Addazio. With two wins

over FCS opponents, BC needs seven wins to qualify, unless the ACC can’t fill all of its bowl slots.

The Eagles, who got a 29-yard field goal from Mike Knoll and a 3-yard touchdown run from freshman running back Richard Wilson, have scored only 48 points in the five conference losses — the offense producing five touchdowns.

Walk-on freshman quarterback John Fadule relieved in the first quarter, ran for 25 yards on his first college play and finished with 53 net yards on the ground and was 8 of 20 for 143 yards and an interception.

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enough.”

No. 10 Iowa 31, Maryland 15 LUBBOCK, Texas Tenth-ranked Iowa — The Oklahoma State continued its march toward Cowboys stayed unbeaten a Big Ten West crown by by surviving a shootout running all over Maryland with Texas Tech.

31-15 on Saturday.

Quarterback J.W. Walsh Iowa moved to 8-0 (4-0 made the key plays in the in the Big Ten) with the fourth quarter, helping No. victory for the second time 12 Oklahoma State to a in seven seasons, while 70-53 victory on Saturday Maryland dropped to 2-6 at Jones AT&T Stadium. and 0-4.

In the fourth quarter, All three of Iowa’s Walsh broke free for a 64- scores during the game’s yard run to the Texas Tech first 30 minutes came 2, then ran it in on the next courtesy of three different play to put the Cowboys running backs. ahead for good early in the The first touchdown of fourth quarter. the afternoon came from With Texas Tech needjunior running back LeSing a stop late in the fourth hun Daniels, who followed quarter, Walsh hit James up a fumble recovery by Washington for a 73-yard sophomore defensive back touchdown to re-establish Miles Taylor by scoring a 10-point lead. from a yard out to put “J.W. obviously hit Iowa ahead 7-0. Taylor the big plays and had the also intercepted a pass long run,” Gundy said. from Maryland junior “We weren’t using him quarterback Perry Hills.

Then in the second quarter, sophomore running back Akrum Wadley got in on the fun as he ran in a touchdown from 12 yards out to extend the lead to 14-0.

The second half did not start kindly for the Terrapins, as junior quarterback Perry Hills threw his second of three interceptions on the day to Iowa senior defensive back — and Maryland native — Jordan Lomax. But while the Hawkeyes were not able to respond, Maryland inched closer at the fourth quarter when Hills found sophomore wide receiver Taivon Jacobs for a 7-yard touchdown completion with 14:37 remaining.

No. 24 UCLA 35, Colorado 31 UCLA kept alive its slim PAC-12 South hopes Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl but just barely. Upstart Colorado

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to punt and were awarded a safety after the Tigers’

By Asnapper nthonyand DAsher long punter weren’t on the same page.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. of one the season, most glaring —One In just Florida stats of the game was coach Jim McElwain is the on amount the Rams the vergeofofpoints doing someleft table. thingonthethe 11th-ranked Gators In the first half, Caleb haven’t done in the past seven Edmonds found Devonta years - win thea SEC Eastern Osborne for 60-yard Division. connection and touchdown Butinafter 27-3 later the Saturday’s game, Small destruction of Georgia, ripped off an 86-yard that’s run. just what Florida is about Both touchdowns and a to do. handful of other big plays yeshave I did,” that“Yes, could setsaid up McElwain, who was asked if scoring opportunities were he thought team could negated byhis holding calls.get Rams finished to The the title game in Atlanta his with 13 penalties for 142 first year as the Gators’ head yards, compared to just coach. “I don’t expect to lose, four for 13never yards and Ipenalties think we should for Benedict.

The thinkdiffercome into an event ential Land and in ing webaffled are going to come his staff. second.”

“We werethat trying to It appears neither figure that out too [why so McElwain nor Florida (7-1, many holding calls] and 5-1) are goingthe to have to were asking officials worry about that.

With two the same thing,” he said. conference games remain“We were seeing the same ing, Florida just needs to beat thing you all were seeing.

Doak Campbell Stadium.

Vanderbilt or South Carolina The Orange, who would We saw some of them, but at halftime, butout reeled to advance to theholding SEC Chamnot all of those have been shut in the off 17 consecutive pionship the first time… theyfor were calling second half Saturdaypoints if not calls to control in Estime’s the since 2009. we’re gonna go back and fortake receiver Brisly look at the film seereal 59-yard half, punt return a second whichfor was “One thing youand learn goingison TD with 1:20by remaining highlighted a 30-yard exactly quick in what’s this business that with and then in the game, reception also fell to touchdown there everything are no participation we’ll makeheour adjust1-8 all-time against the from wide receiver Caremedies,” said.

“It doesn’t ments fromwe there.”

Seminoles.

They haven’t naan Severin. matter who play, we can were that ablewe to beaten Florida which in The Thomas led State, the Georwith Rams the mindset shake off the penalties and was without six starters gia Tech offense with are going to put a plan togethcontinued their scoring Saturday, theirand first251 yardssince passing er and do whatever it takes to tear in the second half. ever meeting in 1966. played keep away from the Bruins’ offense for much of the game, but No. 24 UCLA was able to escape with a 35-31 victory before 51,508 at the Rose Bowl.

A fourth-down defensive stand by the Bruins with 3:34 to go and the Buffaloes driving was the critical play for UCLA. Colorado got the ball back with 1:51 remaining before Bruins cornerback Nate Meadors’ interception clinched the victory with 51 seconds left.

UCLA (6-2, 3-2 Pac-12) had substantially fewer offensive plays than Colorado (4-5, 1-4), but the Bruins enjoyed a 118-yard rushing performance from junior Paul Perkins.

Perkins unleashed several nifty moves, turning a screen pass into a 31-yard touchdown with 8:01 remaining in the first quarter to give UCLA a 7-0 lead.

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tfirst he s portsstart XchAnge career in place of

injured Heisman contender Cook (ankle) — rushed for 162 yards on 24 Georgia carries and Virginia held scored touchdowns Tech to three 144 yards rush- in the — win. ing well below the Maguire foundseason out just Yellow Jackets’ before kickoff average of 283he —would as the get the start.

And he made Cavaliers nabbed their the most of it. second conference vicfeelsa great. tory“Itwith 27-21Coming win off last week’s (loss to

Georgia Tech), this week was really important for us.Virginia I think a(3-5, lot of2-2 guys ACC) rushed for 233 just went out there and had yards andI think got a that’s pair of fun, and what we needed, ”from said Magutouchdowns running ire, whose 302Hamm yards atand backs Daniel halftime was the most by Albert Reid.

Quarterback a Florida State QB in the17 Matt Johns completed opening since of his 28two passquarters attempts 2000. for 175 yards.

Rudolph, meanwhile, After quarterback finished with five catches Justin Thomas found for 191 yards and three

Saturday at Scott Stadifreshman running back um in Charlottesville, Va. Clinton Lynch on a 22-

touchdown grabs — the first of which was a yard touchdown pass highlight-reel run-andwith left to pull catch1:41 that included a brutal Georgia (3-6, 1-5 stiff-arm Tech of cornerback Corey to Winfield ACC) withinjust six,before the crossingJackets the goalrecovered line.

Yellow 1-4)kick. lost theSyracuse ensuing(3-5, onside itsThomas’ fifth straight passgame on and becamedown the Seminoles’ fourth was broken latest conference victim up by Virginia safety at home Saturday.

Florida Quin Blanding, though, State hasthe now won in sealing win for15the a row against ACC foes at

Cavaliers.

Virginia trailed 14-10

two touchdowns — both to Lynch.

win the football game.”

Coming up with a plan

Stefan Whitehead kicked things off with a 34-yard field goal, followed by a 47-yard run by Edmonds.

Benedict was certainlyanswered something with their first touchGeorgia was unable to do as down of the day,a but the Gators made 20-0the half“Dirty Blue was time lead holdDefense” up without a all over thethe extra point who fight from Bulldogs, attempt and started Zavondric as expected, Faton Shing returned it 97inyards Bauta at quarterback place for an ASULambert.

2-point conof Greyson version. Mack Green reLambert started the first lieved Small of his rushing seven games for the Bulldogs duties in the fourth and (5-3,his 3-3)presence before rumors mad known started circulating midweek with a 23-yard touchdown that Richt was going to run. replace the Virginia transfer Edmonds finished 12 with of 26the forfourth-year 182 yards,junior one who had yetand to attempt a pass touchdown no interall year. He was also the ceptions.

The results good team’s secondweren’t leading rusher at all. on the day with 80 yards.

Small recorded yet Bauta completed 15-ofanother rushing 23 passes100-yard for 154 yards and game 103. Osborne tossedwith four interceptions was the leading as Georgia failed receiver to score a with 101 yards. touchdown for the second Tavarius Washington led straight game. the“It charge on defense was not good.

We with lost, 9 1/2 tackles, followed by and all that counts are wins Shing with 6 1/2. and losses.

It’sremain not a good The Rams unfeeling,” Bauta “ItEast is defeated in thesaid.

SIAC something you along withyou Fortwish Valley never have experience.

It’s State, who to defeated Morepart of growing as a person house 35-3. As they head and as player, and we in just into thea season finale haveFountain to move City on.” Classic the Florida, meanwhile, wasn’t against Fort Valley, Land said former ASU head exactly an offensive jugcoach gaveto gernautMike but itWhite didn’t have them hisGators blessing. be. The turned a trio toldturnovers us to take care of“He Georgia into of next he 14business points, one on aweek,” fumbled said.

“He’s a big alum of punt recovery and another on Albany and loves a 3-yardState TD run byhe Kelvin us just as much asrushers we love Taylor, who led all him.” with 25 carries for 121 yards

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Monday Indianapolis at Carolina, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5 Cleveland at Cincinnati, 8:25 p.m.

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C gap, or even cut all of the way back,” Quinn said.

FLOWERY BRANCH Freeman points to the Who: Tampa Bay Buc— Running back Devonta play of the Falcons offencanneers at Atlanta Freeman sat quietly behind sive line for helping gain Falcons When: Today, 1 p.m.

Steven Jackson, Jacquizz his yards.

Where: Georgia Dome Rodgers and Antone Smith “They are always on TV: FOX last season as a rookie with the grind,” Freeman said. the Atlanta Falcons.

“They always create Freeman showed flashes phenomenal holes and I of brilliance out of the yard game since Michael just have to finish up and backfield, but was not used Turner accomplished the execute.” between the tackles. feat during Weeks 8-10 of In addition to running Under the new coaching the 2009 season. the football, Freeman has staff and the outside zone “Devonta is doing a been a weapon in the passscheme, Freeman won the great job for us running ing game. He’s second on job because of an injury the ball,” Falcons wide the team with 34 recepand has taken over. He has Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands the ball receiver Julio Jones said. tions for 310 yards and one provided a spark for the Falcons coach Dan touchdown. off to running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first Falcons offense and leads Freeman needs 69 yards half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Quinn lauded Freeman’s the NFL in rushing and consistency.

(Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) against Tampa Bay to rushing touchdowns.

“I think it honestly surpassed 1,000 all-purpose Freeman has rushed for Chris Johnson of Arizona flourished in new offensive jumps out in his technique yards in only eight games.

621 yards on 131 carries is second with 567 yards coordinator Kyle Shanaas a running back,” Quinn “I think one of the things and scored nine rushing in seven games. Five of the han’s zone-read offense. said. “He honestly takes it that we all talk about a lot is touchdowns. His goal is to NFL’s top 10 rushers have “I’m not surprised,” one gap at a time.” he can really catch it, too,” win the NFL rushing title. played in fewer than seven Freeman said. “I put in the Freeman has been a Quinn said. “He’s a real “I do,” Freeman said games, led by Doug Martin work.” perfect fit for the Falcons’ factor both in the run game Wednesday. “But that’s of Tampa Bay at No. 3 with Freeman rushed for 116 new outside-zone rushing and in the pass game.” something I share with the 541 yards in six games. yards on 25 carries last attack.

Against the Titans, offensive linemen. Credit The Falcons selected week, which gave him this “In our system, where he the Falcons didn’t give goes to them because they Freeman in the fourth third straight game with at can take it outside, it could Freeman the ball on a are doing more than me. I round of the 2014 draft least 100 yards rushing. be an outside run, but third-and-one and fourtham just using my athletic out of Florida State. He That made him the first we’ve seen plays with him and-one. Fullback Patrick ability and making it haphad only 65 carries for 248 Falcons running back to where it can start outside, DiMarco was stopped pen.” yards as a rookie, but has have three straight 100come back into a B gap or on third down and Matt

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Ryan’s pass intended for tight end Jacob Tamme was intercepted on fourth down.

“Through the (exhibition) season, I think we had four runs and a pass,” Quinn said. “On the last one we thought we had a good shot on the fullback play to get it. On the last one, we were expecting a certain coverage, and let’s give them credit, they took the coverage away that they had.

“The belief for Devonta, in terms of our mindset and what he can do, he’s a factor in everything. It would’ve been great to have that come back, but as we’re playing our goal-line offense there’s lots of ways to attack.”

Freeman, a laid back sort, will start to get more attention.

“I think he’s in a spot where he just loves to compete,” Quinn said.

“As it comes down to it, it’s all going to be about this week, in terms of the things he wants to improve on in the run game.”

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time win over Chicago two weeks ago, but they After seeing his team took another step back in split four games in his a 28-19 home loss to Minabsence, Ben Roethlisnesota last Sunday. berger hopes to make a Detroit decided to triumphant return today shake up the coaching when the host Pittsburgh staff Monday, firing ofSteelers host the undefensive coordinator Joe feated Cincinnati Bengals. Lombardi and promoting The two-time Super Bowl quarterbacks coach Jim winner suffered a sprained Bob Cooter to try to spark left knee on Sept. 27 and an offense that ranks 29th watched as Michael Vick in scoring and 32nd in struggled early in his rushing. place while Landry Jones didn’t fare much better in 49ers at Rams a 23-13 setback to Kansas Today, 1 p.m.

City last week.

The St. Louis Rams Roethlisberger threw look to move above .500 for five touchdowns and this late in the season for 667 yards last season to the first time in nine years lead Pittsburgh to pair of with a victory over the victories over Cincinnati, visiting San Francisco which has dropped three 49ers today. St. Louis benin a row and eight of 10 efited from a stifling deto its AFC North rival. fensive performance in a The Bengals are singing 24-6 rout of Cleveland last a different tune in 2015, week and faces a strughowever, as they vie for gling San Francisco club their best start in franchise that mustered just 142 history. total yards of offense in a “That’s our goal to be 20-3 setback to Seattle on 7-0 and it’d be a good Oct. 22. thing,” Bengals coach “We have to do someMarvin Lewis said. “And thing to get better. It’s unit would last for about five acceptable,” 49ers coach minutes and then we’d be Jim Tomsula said after his on to whoever we play team was held to single next.” digits for the third time Andy Dalton has thrown this season. “That game 14 touchdown passes is not anything that any against two interceptions of us here are proud of. this season and looks to That’s not how we want to expose Pittsburgh’s 27threpresent ourselves.” ranked passing defense (276.9 yards per contest).

Cardinals at Browns Today, 1 p.m.

Lions vs. Chiefs The Arizona Cardinals Today, 9:30 a.m. look to pad their lead The Detroit Lions were in the NFC West when unable to build on the they visit the Cleveland momentum from their first Browns today. Arizona victory following a long owns a 1 1/2-game adskid, and they hope to stop vantage over St. Louis in the Kansas City Chiefs the division but dropped a from doing so today. two-point decision to the The Chiefs aim for their Rams at home in Week 4. second straight victory The Cardinals hope while the Lions attempt to to exploit Cleveland’s pick up their second of the league-worst run defense season when the strugwith Chris Johnson, who gling teams clash in the ranks second in the NFL latest installment of the with 567 yards. Arizona NFL International Series also has a potent passing in London. attack, as it is sixth in the The Lions lost five league with an average of straight before breaking 281.3 yards while Carson through for a 37-34 overPalmer entered Week 8

tied with New England’s Tom Brady for first with 16 touchdown tosses.

Cleveland has lost two in a row at home and two straight overall after being limited to a pair of field goals in last week’s loss at St. Louis. Josh McCown, who has committed five turnovers in his last two games, is expected to start for the Browns despite suffering a right shoulder injury versus the Rams.

performance versus San Francisco on Oct. 18 with another 40 throws in a 2618 setback to Arizona on Monday.

undefeated New England midway through the fourth quarter en route to a 30-23 defeat — its first in three road games this season.

It was the highest Titans at Texans amount of points allowed Today, 1 p.m. this season by the Jets, Tennessee Titans who yielded more than quarterback Marcus 20 just once in their first Mariota will miss his five contests. New York’s second straight game with top-ranked run defense a knee injury and Zach (71.5 yards) limited the Mettenberger will start Patriots to 16 yards last today against the Houston week and looks to be just Texans. as stingy against a RaidGiants at Saints Titans head coach Ken ers team that gained 130 Today, 1 p.m.

Whisenhunt confirmed on the ground in its 37-29 The New Orleans Friday that Mariota will triumph at San Diego.

Saints are trying to dig sit out, even though the Oakland also is tough out of an early hole for rookie said his left knee against the run, ranking the third time in the last has been feeling better. third in the league at 84.3 four seasons and go for Mariota returned to the yards, but needs to put their third consecutive practice field Wednesday forth a better all-around victory against the visitfor the first time since defensive effort after suring New York Giants this spraining the MCL in his rendering 23 points in the afternoon. Staring at a 1-4 left knee. He was limited fourth quarter versus the record following a 39-17 in practice this week while Chargers. The Raiders are beating in Philadelphia, wearing a knee brace. one victory away from the Saints have regrouped “Marcus Mariota made surpassing last season’s with impressive victories a lot of progress this total. over Atlanta and Indiaweek, but we aren’t gonapolis. ing to play him Sunday,” Seahawks at Cowboys “I think we all underWhisenhunt said.

Today, 4:25 p.m. stand that we’re only as The Dallas Cowboys are good as our next perforVikings at Bears in dire need of a spark in mance,” New Orleans Today, 1 p.m. the wake of a four-game quarterback Drew Brees The Minnesota Vikings losing streak and may said. “And while I think earned their first road get just that in the perwe have gained some mo- victory last week and will son of star wide receiver mentum from the last two try to make it two in a Dez Bryant, who appears weeks, there’s still a long row when they visit the poised to return to the road ahead.”

Chicago Bears today. lineup for yoday’s matchThe Bears are coming up against the visiting Chargers at Ravens off a bye week that gave Seattle Seahawks. Bryant Today, 1 p.m. them extra time to prepare has been sidelined since A threat to shatter the for a Vikings defense that undergoing surgery to NFL’s passing record for a is tied for second in the repair a broken bone in his season, Philip Rivers faces NFL with an average of 17 foot on Sept. 14. an extremely generous points allowed.

“Just know I had a great defense today when his Minnesota has held each day at practice,” Bryant San Diego Chargers visit of its first six opponents told reporters Thursday. the Baltimore Ravens. to 23 points or fewer and “I had a great day. You Rivers (league-leading used Adrian Peterson and should have seen me in 2,452 passing yards) the rushing game to hold 1-on-1.” followed his 65-attempt on to the ball for nearly Dallas, which has flounperformance on Oct. 18 by 36 1/2 minutes in a 28-19 dered since losing Bryant throwing 58 times for 336 triumph over Detroit last in the season opener and yards in last week’s 37-29 week. quarterback Tony Romo setback to Oakland. to a fractured collarbone a Like the Chargers, the Jets at Raiders week later, faces a difficult Ravens are mired in a Today, 4:05 p.m. test against the two-time three-game losing streak The New York Jets atdefending NFC champion and Joe Flacco has proven tempt to bounce back from Seahawks. to be pass-happy as well a disappointing loss when Seattle has blown while playing catch-up they visit the Oakland fourth-quarter leads in throughout the majority Raiders today. each of its four losses, but of the campaign. Flacco New York squandered seemed to regain its mojo followed his 53-attempt a four-point lead over by holding San Francisco

to 142 total yards in a 20-3 road win on Oct. 22.

Three of the Seahawks’ defeats have come at the hands of Green Bay, Cincinnati and Carolina, who are a combined 18-0 entering Week 8.

Packers at Broncos Today, 8:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos share many similarities, namely future Hall of Fame quarterbacks, unblemished records and questions surrounding their respective running games. The Broncos, however, boast the league’s most dominant defense and that could prove to be the difference when the teams test their mettle in Denver tonight.

The Broncos have scored a defensive touchdown in four of the last six contests, including a 26-23 overtime victory at Cleveland on Oct. 18.

Denver’s opportunistic defense will be challenged by two-time and reigning league MVP Aaron Rodgers, who tossed a pair of touchdowns — including the sixth to familiar target James Jones — in a 27-20 victory over San Diego on Oct. 18.

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

A pair of teams that have defied preseason predictions will square off on Monday night when the Carolina Panthers put their perfect record on the line against the visiting Indianapolis Colts. Not much was expected from the Panthers after losing No. 1 wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin for the season during training camp, but they entered Week 8 as one of five unbeaten teams in the league.

Conversely, the Colts were considered among the favorites to reach the Super Bowl behind quarterback Andrew Luck, but the former No. 1 overall pick has battled an injured shoulder and ineffectiveness in the team’s 3-4 start.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS PUBLIC AUCTION 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: 98 Hurricane Shoals Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-682-4990, November 11, 2015 at 1:30PM Nephriti Braxton Unit 1226 Household Items Angela Davies Unit 1036 Household Items Erica Miller Unit 0524 Household Items Iesha Stacy Unit 0633 Household Items Daniel Dixon Unit 0644 Household Items Jean Brutus Unit 1207 Household Items Regina Butler-Streets Unit CC328 Household Items Darneta Simien Unit 1145 Household Items 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.

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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 individual listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Rd Stone Mountain GA 30087 770.469.5363 November 11 2015 at 12:00 PM Unit 304 Daphne Patterson 2 bedroom living room dining washer and dryer Unit 526 Stella Anah 2 sofa’s washer, dryer, household goods Unit 512 Teresa Stephens Household furniture and items Unit 490 Jeanne-Felice Betaudier household items Unit 398 Bryan Glasper household furniture and items Unit 516 Eleanor Clark household Unit 429 Jacquelyn Wright personal items The auction will be listed and advertised on www.stroagetreasures.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.

929-289330, 10/25,11/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PUBLIC AUCTION 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 November 11, 2015 at 12:00PM O126 – Pam Robertson – household items J103 – Stephen Sell – bicycles, boom box, TV, games F1037 – Rohan Mcdonald – sofas I108 – Beverly Armstead Covington – household items, clothing L104 – Lisa Newport – bedding, folding table, totes, boxes C103 – Dennis Morton – household items F1161 – Marcus Davis – washer, dryer, household items L108 – Kelvin Sellers – chair, dresser, mattress, TV, futon F1241 – Ruben Larkin – computer, toolbox, floor lamps, keyboard 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.

929-289718, 10/25,11/1 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: 1172 Auburn Rd. Dacula GA, 30019 770-236-0688 November 12, 2015 @ 4:15PM 270 Hindia Omer Household Items 147 Matthew Hurst Household Items 605 Jeremy Hall Couple of pieces of furniture 464 Chanell Crawford Household Items 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 929-289301, 10/25,11/1

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding via www.storagetreasures.com on Wednesday November 11,2015 at 12:00PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 3942 Stone Mountain Hwy. Snellville, GA 30039 770-979-8936 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

189-Andrea Hall- Sofa, TV desk dresser 184-Brenda KullingTV, mattress, dresser, clothes,boxes 532-Marina AlexanderCouch, mattress, boxes, totes, books,TV 517-Andrian Semper- pictures, bags.Boxes, chairs desk 275-Kimberly WilliamsClothes,Boxes 249-Sandra Stehlar- Boxes, totes, mattress, dresser, chair 416-Hanryetta Masonclothes, boxes 385-Roshelle Simpson -Sofa ,mattress, dresser, clothes 155-Ndabayingii MurphyClothes, Boxes,Pictures 627-Javonne BlackleyBoxes,Totes,Clothes 487-Brittany Baynes-Sofa ,Mattress, Boxes, Table Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08464 10860 STATE BRIDGE ROAD. ALPHARETTA GA 30022 (678) 513-8185 November 17th , 2015 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 2010–Beatty, Dwele 3007–Njemo, Pascaline 3013–Phillips, Lisa 4025–Shanklin, Anna P 6015–Abdulmonem, Farkad 6039–Uzowihe, Rebecca 6217–Beatty, Angelique 6362–Kosaraju, Padmaja 6443–Portee, Regina 6450–Lyon, Rohan 7002–Murry, Frances

0435–bernola, steven 0504–MITCHELL, E’MAUJUA 0534–Johnson, Donald 0615–samuel, Regina 0723–Nguyen, Ngoc 2082–Harris, Joseph 2102–Rogers, Paris 2122–Lewis, Johnathon 2163–Mccullough, Bryan 3011–Pugh, Donnie 3113–Burton, Alexis 5184–Howard, Celeste 5303–Dean, Kevin 6012–SHOCKNESS, CAROLYN 6122–Hayes, Shuntell 6181–Merritt, Pamela

PUBLIC AUCTION 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: Auction Date: 11.12.2015 Address: 4755 Nelson Brogdon Blvd N.E Sugar Hill, GA 30518, Phone: (678) 482- 5710 Time of Sale: 2:00 PM Virginia Lincoln Unit 739 Personal Furniture, Antiques, & Personal Belongings Georgann Bush Unit 770 Boxes Household Items Georgann Bush Unit 766 Household Items Orlando Perez Unit 488 Household Items David Martin Unit 340 Household Items Patrick McSweeney Unit 681 Marshall Arts Equipment Joe Jones Unit 482 Furniture, Bicycles, Household Goods Brian Mccormack Unit 217 Household Items 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.

929-288347, 10/28,11/4 PUBIC AUCTION Securlock Storage will sell personal property consisting of household and personal effects, office, and other equipment, toys and appliances will be sold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent due law 10-4-213. All items or spaces may not be available on the day of the sale. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids, buyers must secure spaces with own locks. NO CHECKS. CASH ONLY. To claim tax-exempt-ORIGINAL RESALE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH SPACE PURCHASED IS REQUIRED. Time: 11:30 AM Date: Nov 16 2015 Place: 1573 Athens Hwy Grayson Ga 30017 Kenneth Herren – Chairs, Bedframe, 4+Totes, Clothes, Computer Antonio Vallery – Couch, Love Seat, Tables, Rugs, 2 TV’s Scott Dunn – Entertainment Center, Mattress, Bedframe, 5+ Boxes, Totes, Lawnmower Leslie Wade – Household 929-287447, 11/1,8 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 Storage located at 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046. 770-237-8673. And due notice having been given to the owner 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, November 16, 2015. The sale will be held at www.storagebattles. com at 3:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2015. Terms: Cash, Credit card, or certified funds at Sale.

Unit # 1052– Geiter, Justin- Misc. Household Items Unit # 2025-Dean, Samuel–Misc. Household Items Unit # 2040–Hurt, VickyMisc Household Items Unit # 4015–Davis Jr., Michael- Misc. Household Items 929-290108, 11/1,8 PS101 AUCTION DATES NOVEMBER 17TH & NOVEMBER 18TH NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on November 17th and November 18th the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, a

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25719 3550 PEACHTREE PKWY. SUWANEE, GA 30024-1031 (678) 513-8185 November 17th , 2015 9:45 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: C570–Wood, Teri D629–SANDERS, MICHAEL PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25778 3900 MCGINNIS FERRY RD SUWANEE, GA 30024 (678) 513-8185 November 17th , 2015 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A1040–Tyler, Aretha A2096–Taylor, Akita A4046–Baker, George A4105–Sudduth, Kevin B2085–The Mosley Agency B2211–Weatherly, David S. B2212–Weatherly, David S. B2213–Weatherly, David S. C1029–Vazquez, Reynaldo PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25595 66 OLD PEACHTREE RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 338-1271 November 17th , 2015 10:15 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 00154–Kuehl, Karan 00205–Fields, Chauncey 00303–Beebe, Pam 00326–Mcdonald, Janice 00500–Ervine, Caryn 00503–Richardson, Calneh 00514–Taylor, SYLVIA 00607–Williams, Bonita 00608–smith, cameana 00703–Jennings, Brandt 00726–Styles, Demarcus 00750–Baca, Cheranda 00802–Solis, Ricardo 00812–O’CONNOR, KATHERINE 00837–gordon, virginia 00845–Smith Jr, JOEL 1007–simmons, charles 3036–Mckinney, Rogena 4006–Green, Lamarr 4053–Marriott, Shane 4089–Collins, Eric PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28158 495 BUFORD DR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30245 (770) 338-1271 November 17th , 2015 10:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 111–Hayden, Joyce 123–Stapp, James 133–Johnson, Hylton 164–King, James 235–holmes, desmond 237Y–Johnson, Takisha 326Y–Griffin, Yolanda 338D–Holton Iii, Lester 436Y–Heckler, Jeremy 632–Baker, Maurice P014A–Jennings, Spencer (vehicle) PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08465 1856 RIVERSIDE PKWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 (770) 237-5010 November 17th , 2015 10:45AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 3010–thompson, jernise 3019–Terrell, Kem 3035–St-Louis, Robert 3055–Gaskin, Miles 4021–Foster, Lavada 5014–Pollard, Cartier 5142–Boone, Elaine 5150–Peralta, Rafael 5175–Winborne, Gerald 5183–Fain, Joseph 5190–Terrell, Kem 5451–Davis, Kevin 6125–Baker, William 6145–Fredrick, Crawford PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08054 1395 PLEASANT HILL DR..

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 (770) 925-9784 November 18th , 2015 9:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1506–McNeil, Lisa 1542–Sawyer, Aisha 2511–Basiqa 5503–Brown, Darla 5526–McCree, Angela 6013–Nelson, Holly 6134–Mcghee, Parish 6294–Goolsby, Kristan 6505–Fredrick, Nanette 6522–Sacarello, Nancy 7509–Gonzalez, Hector 7516–Townsend, William 7522–Sober, Nancy 8514–Moss, Dyamon PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25982 2423 PLEASANT HILL ROAD DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 November 18th , 2015 9:45AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A057–Blount, Rita Anyinsah A199–Bangura, Marirma A312–Key, Nathaniel A382–Fleming, Tileasha A465A–Clay, Coronda A474–Ulee, Sherese A499–Lee, Coree B022–Bazne, Jean B027–Marsh, John C522–Stantec Consulting Services C533–McKelvin, Stephen C536–Agenor, Tonya C554–Griffin, Monica C573–Wilson, Roshela C575–Mora, Heriberto C587–Martin, Pandora C606–Frye, Maria PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08057 4474 SATELLITE BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 November 18th, 2015 10:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0203–Runnings, Kool 0217–Morgan, Margaret 0224–JONES, DENNIS 0233–Smith, Demontris 0246–Richardson, Donnie 0264–terry, renita 0300–Penick, Kristal 0314–Lundie, Maurice 0345D–HODGES, RAPHAEL 0 4 0 8 – P e t t w a y - S p e n c e r, Courtney

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08056 3865 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 November 18th , 2015 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0112–Shiraichi, Yessenia 0138–Sexton, Monica 0147–Maddox, Darius 0219–Jimenez Paz, Noraha 0309–HALE, JEFF 0350–Campbell, Erica 0354–Straub, Scott 0361–Winfield, Anthony 0374–Sholi, Hani 0379–Hulett, Mahogany 0639–Gayle, Saaeda 0715–Walker, Latonya 0725–HAMILTON, BOBBY 0747–McBee, stacy 0774–Lauderbaugh, Amy 0823–Graham, Megan 0843–Washington, Marlon All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 1st day of November and 8th day of November 2015 by PS OrangeCo, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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GARAGE SALES BUFORD, 30519 FABULOUS DESIGNER COLLECTOR DOWNSIZING EVENT! FRI. 30TH & SAT. 31ST 8:00 - 2:00 LOCATED AT 2711 TRAILING IVY WAY IN HEDGEROWS. ANTIQUES VINTAGE AND NEWER! QUALITY ITEMS FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE! WAY TOO MUCH TO LIST HERE, CHECK CRAIG FOR DETAIL LISTING! LAWRENCEVILLE SAT. 10/31, 8am2pm. 1101 Lochshyre Way, L’ville. Multi-fam: furniture, holiday, home, kitchen, treasures.

AUCTIONS

FIREWOOD

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

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

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

FORD FOCUS, 2013 Sterling Grey Metallic, Stk#540663A $11,400 877-698-5030

LEXUS ES 350, 2014 Obsidian, Stk#G152070A $35,990 770-680-1000

LEXUS RX 350, 2014 Satin Cashmere Metallic, Stk#U40581 $38,990 770-680-1000

HONDA CIVIC COUPE, 2012 Polished Metal Metallic, Stk#510043A $13,000 877-698-5030

LEXUS GS 350, 2013 Obsidian, Stk#U40579 $40,990 770-680-1000

LEXUS RX 350, 2015 Claret Mica, Stk#U40596 $43,990 770-680-1000

MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL, 1976 Convertible driven only 3,200 miles per year. Meticulous aircraft engineer owned. Near perfect white body, tan leather interior and looks new.

Extensive records.

White hard top and black soft top. Drive daily or win trophies.

NADA and Hagerty value $18,600-34,500.

Fabulous and priced way under the market at only $11,400.

Call 770-895-7161

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS BED SET: Queen size, headboard, dresser & mirror; china cabinet w/ glass front; end tables; electric dryer. Make Offer! 770-873-4503 Death In Family Must Sell Drastically Reduced Prices: King BR set: dresser w/ mirror, 2 nightstands w/drawers, $350. New Queen Mattr/Box Spgs & metal frame, $150.

Beige patio set w/46” round table, 2 lounge chairs, 1 upright chair, $75. Canvas lounger, $25. New Amana Washer & GE Dryer $300, 2 ceramic tile top end tables, $40.

Call 615-788-8473 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Solid cherry.

Doors slide into sides.

Holds 32 in tv. Storage drawer in bottom plus room for dvr, radio, etc. $250. 770-339-1939 LOFT BED FOR TWEEN Tween Loft Bed for sale. Purchased from GA Baby and Kids originally $2200 asking $700. Bed has 4 stair drawers plus 5 drawers at end of bed. Under bed has 3 shelves for storing items. Also has desk with 3 drawers and chair. Above drawers at end of bed piece is broken, but does not stop drawer from being used. Must pick up, no delivery. Feel free to ask questions.

770-356-3005

HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2014 Taffeta White, Stk#8358 $14,000 877-698-5030

LEXUS GX 460, 2012 Knight’s Armour Pearl, Stk#U40536 $42,990 770-680-1000

MERCEDES 450SL, 1980.

KIA SOUL WAGON, 2011 Molten, Stk#5X0004A $9,500 877-698-5030

KIM BASINGER’S CONVERTIBLE.

LEXUS IS 250, 2012 Matador Red Mica, Stk#U40485 $24,993 770-680-1000

HEAVY EQUIPMENT CAT D6H Farm owned, 7200 hrs, straight blade with tilt, open rops with sweeps, 80% undercarriage, good condition. $38,500. 770-318-4893

MAZDA MAZDA5, 2012 Metropolitan Gray, Stk#D570399B $11.500 877-698-5030

LEXUS CT 200H, 2011 Starfire Pearl, Stk#G151938A $20,990 770-680-1000

(DOCUMENTED OWNERSHIP). Movie star owned with only 89K miles. Two tops and exceptional. NADA and Hagerty Old Car Value Guide value is $17,500-$34,000 plus $5000-8000 CELEBRITY BONUS. Super buy as fun and great investment car that is rising fast in price, only $12,500.

Call 770-873-2627

NISSAN 300ZX, 1984.

One owner, driven 4,700 miles per year.

WOW CAR. Lady owner had leg operation and cannot drive 5 speed anymore. Super example, 2+2. Very desirable collectible 80’s car. Gorgeous red body and T Tops. Drive it daily or for fun while it goes up in price. Avg. price on AutoTrader is over $10,000. Exceptional and original.

Only $5900.

Call 770-899-5856

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S, 2005. 134K MILES. Excellent drive anywhere car. Beautiful white with gray interior, great Car Fax. Exceptional and only $5900.

Call 770-895-7161

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL, 2003. 134 K MILES. $4950. Black and beautiful with tan leather and great CarFax. High quality car loaded with options. Priced way under the market.

770-882-4605

LEXUS IS 250, 2015 Atomic Silver, Stk#G150285L, $35,990 770-680-1000

CAT D6N, 2009 Cab/air, 6 way blade, 6300 hours, new system one undercarriage, very good condition. $115,000. 770-318-4893 LAWN & GARDEN

ESTATE & ANTIQUE AUCTION

LAWN MOWER SNAPPER - Riding, Used. Includes bagger, electric start, heavy vinyl cover. $495 OBO. 770-922-3808

SATURDAY

MISC. FOR SALE

NOVEMBER 7th,

10:00 am MADISON LIONS CLUB BUILDING (beside Wal-Mart) 1391 Fairground Rd MADISON, GEORGIA Over 1000 lots to be sold of American, English, German & French furniture, Victorian, period antiques, painted & inlaid furniture, primitives, mid-century, fine furniture, cupboards, kitchen & china cabinets, secretaries, bookcases, chests, tables, chairs, antiques, pottery, stoneware, glassware, quilts, garden planters & accessories, lamps, collectibles, sterling/ gemstone jewelry, Oriental rugs, Fenton, clocks, cast iron, country items & more! www.bhantique auctions.com

(434) 251-5769 STEVE BURKE Auctioneer #NR3155 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 REFRIGERATOR KENMORE, SIDE BY SIDE, Like New! White, Ice & Water Dispenser, $250. (404) 324-2896

CATERING! LACE TABLECLOTHES White & off-white.

Fits 6 & 8 ft. tables.

Call 678-625-8100.

PETS/LIVESTOCK

ADOPT A PET PIT PUPPY 7 mos. old, red & white female. FREE TO GOOD HOME ONLY! 678-900-4870

VEHICLES

BMW Z3, 2000 Convertible for sale.

Good condition.

126,700 miles. $4,500 or best offer. 2.3L 6 cylinder engine, manual transmission.

Call 678-451-6221

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678-546-7241

FIREWOOD

ALL OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE $120 “Heaping Truckload”, Stacked, Gwinnett Area.

404-805-1783

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Call for prices.

770-962-8744 678-557-8536

CHEVROLET CRUZE, 2013 Champagne Silver Metallic, Stk#640087A $11,800 877-698-5030

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LEXUS ES 300H, 2013 Silver Lining Metallic, Stk#U40586 $33,990 770-680-1000

LEXUS ES 330, 2006 Very well maintained, one owner. Dark blue.

All maint. records. Runs great. $6000 OBO. 404-271-8912

LEXUS RX 350, 2013 Obsidian, Stk#U40574 $37,990 770-680-1000

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 2004.

Elderly owner, like new, new tires, leather and loaded. None better. $4795. 770-616-7399

NISSAN ALTIMA, 2011 Stk#570361B $11,500 877-698-5030

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

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

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PUBLICATION DAY

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Peyton Greene poses with her parents O.J. and Shannon during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

(Photo: Kyle Hess)

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Peyton Greene opens the door to her room during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Snellville girl battling cancer gets royal makeover

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Four-year-old Peyton Greene experienced a fairy tale come true Wednesday night, escorted by some famous fairy godmothers to her newly renovated surprise princess bedroom.

Instead of Cinderella’s industrious mice or a team of woodland animals, Peyton’s dreams came true though the work of nonprofit Sunshine on a Ranney Day in cooperation with TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress.”

SOARD reaches out to local families to remodel rooms children who have longterm illnesses to help raise their spirits.

Peyton has been battling a type of cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia for over a year and was selected by

SOARD for a room makeover after being told Peyton’s story by a family they had helped several years before.

The folks at “Say Yes to the Dress” became involved when star and Duluth resident Lori Allen learned about Peyton through her daughter Molly, who works for one of SOARD’s sponsors.

“Peyton loves princesses and ‘Say Yes to the Dress,’ so it was a perfect fit,” Allen said. “It was really a family event. It took all of us working together to help Peyton have a perfect room.”

The perfect room, it turns out, included lavender walls, custom furniture, a crystal chandelier, one-of-a-kind original princess dress sketches by couture bridal designer Lazaro and a number of new dresses for Peyton to wear.

The room took about a month to plan,

according to SOARD founder Holly Ranney, but only took a few days to remodel.

Surrounded by family, including older sister Kayleigh and younger brothers Parker and Caleb, princess Peyton was shown her new room by Allen and her costar Monte Durham.

The usually precocious girl — described by her sister Kayleigh as “the original diva” — had plenty to say to everyone gathered. When her princess room was revealed to her, however, she was silent.

“She was speechless for a second,” said her mother, Shannon Greene. “Then she went straight for the dresses.”

Bedecked in a brand-new turquoise dress and matching tiara, Peyton was ready to tell everyone who came near about her new royal role.

“I’m a princess,” she announced. “There

was even a Prince Charming.”

To make the princess reveal complete, a friend of the Greene family dressed her son in a traditional doublet and had him pose with Peyton as the charismatic prince. Friends and neighbors came from all around to share their excitement with Peyton and support her family.

Along with a number of custom-made princess dresses in the 4-year-old’s size, Allen also created an adult-sized princess dress to display in the room, the envy of every woman who came to look.

“I’m going to have to try that on,” Shannon Greene joked.

Greene was brought to tears when she saw the princess room for the first time.

“I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was overwhelming,” she said. “Their hearts are just huge, doing what they do.”

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Lanier CDAT program to host Relay for Life fundraiser Lanier High’s CDAT Good News program this Saturday from Schools is hosting a cluster-wide Relay For Life fundraiser.

“Carnaval del Dia de los Muertos — A Celebration of Life” is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lanier Middle School. Admission and the inflatables are free.

Keith Farner Every dollar collected will benefit Relay for state level. He will reLife. Unlimited play bracelets are available for ceive a prize of $75.

Kenneth Panyga, an $15. eighth-grader from RichBus safety poster winner ards Middle School, was from Jordan Middle a GCPS division three A Gwinnett County winner, but did not place Public Schools middle at the state level. school student has been The theme of the named a Georgia School contest was “Bully Free Bus Safety Poster Contest Zone!” winner.

Juan Gonzalez-Gomez North Gwinnett Middle of Jordan Middle School wins music performance won second place in the award state in division four North Gwinnett Middle (special needs) at the School’s orchestra and band

events.

The award is designed to recognize outstanding school performing ensembles in Georgia whose students excel in all aspects of performance, individually and as part of a group.

North Gwinnett JROTC keeps Buford Highway clean Cadets from North Gwinnett High School Air Force Junior ROTC recently completed another community service project along a mile of Buford Highway.

Once each semester, the students don their orange Cadets from North Gwinnett High School Air Force Junior ROTC recently completed vests and pick up trash on another community service project along a mile of Buford Highway. (Special Photo) both sides of the road from the Suwanee Police Station to McGinnis Ferry Road. have been presented the school bands, orchestra and in all areas of performance.

Keith Farner writes Georgia Music Educators choruses.

The areas include Large about education. Good Association Exemplary The award is presented Group Performance EvaluNews from Schools apPerformance Award, the to middle and high school ation, Solo and Ensemble most prestigious award music ensembles that Performance Evaluation, All pears in the Sunday edition available to middle and high achieve outstanding results State and the District Honor of the Daily Post.

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The Georgia SPCA is in need of baby boomer dog walkers. The nonprofit is seeking adults 50 and older to help walk dogs who are available for adoption at their kennel located in Suwanee.

Volunteers receive ongoing training in appropriate protocols and dog behavior and training in general. Volunteers spend 45 minutes to an hour once a week walking the dogs, teaching

them tricks and helping to keep them socialized, which makes them more adoptable.

Dog walking shifts are at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and experienced dog walkers can take the larger dogs to Suwanee parks for longer walks if they like. Organized walking groups are highly encouraged.

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Planned PEThood Belk to host fall Golf courses to celebrating charity sale offer holiday deals 5th anniversary Belk is hosting its semiOn Veterans Day, active Planned PEThood of Georgia has been working to provide pet owners affordable sterilization surgeries and vaccinations for five years.

To mark its fifth anniversary and 25,000th sterilization, the Duluth nonprofit invites the community to celebrate Saturday, Nov. 14, at Marlow’s Tavern in Duluth.

The evening includes live music from Mixed Genes, a silent auction, an appetizer buffet, one complimentary drink and one raffle ticket.

Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door.

Marlow’s Tavern is located at 1950 Satellite Boulevard, suite 300, in Duluth. For more information, visit PEThoodGA.org or call 678-561-3491.

annual charity sale from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at all locations. The in-store shopping event serves as a fundraising tool for participating nonprofits and charities.

Organizations will be on site selling $5 tickets to supporters, giving shoppers the chance to give back to local nonprofits while taking advantage of special in-store discounts on purchases during the event.

Participating charities and schools will also be registered to win one of three $1,000 donations from Belk in a companywide drawing. For more information about the Belk fall charity sale and find a local store, visit belk.com.

duty military and veterans can relax and play a round of golf for free at many of Georgia’s State Park golf courses.

From Nov. 7 through 13, players will only pay the cart fee — golfers must show their military ID cards and book tee times by calling the golf course directly. Participating courses include: Arrowhead Pointe, Brazell’s Creek, Highland Walk, Little Ocmulgee, Meadow Links, The Creek and The Lakes.

For more information, visit gastateparks.org/veteransday2015.

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“It was overwhelming. Their hearts are just huge, doing what they do.”

— Shannon Greene, mom to Peyton

Peyton Greene arrives to a crowd of cheers with parents O.J. and Shannon, brothers Parker and Caleb, and sister Kayleigh during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

(Photos: Kyle Hess)

The crowd cheers for Peyton Greene as she arrives home during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

Peyton Greene smiles for cameras during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

Peyton Greene looks around her newly decorated room as her mother Shannon reacts during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

Peyton Green hugs her father O.J. during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

Peyton Greene pulls out various dresses to try on during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

The Greene family poses with the design team during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

View from the doorway of the completed bedroom for Peyton Greene during Wednesday’s bedroom makeover reveal in Snellville.

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AUBURN Adult Book club meets Thursday Reading fans are invited to spend some quality time ‘Between the Pages’ this week.

The ‘Between the Pages’ Adult Book Club will hold its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Auburn Public Library, 24 Fifth St. The group traditionally meets on the first Thursday of each month to discuss a new book.

This month, the group will discuss Miranda Beverly-Whittemore’s “Bittersweet.” The book examines one college student’s attempt to fit into the world of the wealthy and privileged, and her eventual discovery of the dark side of that world.

BARROW COUNTY County Mayors Association presents Pillar Awards The Barrow County Mayors Association held its annual dinner celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Bethlehem.

Tradition maintains that each city selects a pillar of its community to award, honoring their contributions to the city, the community and its residents.

Tina Parks of Auburn, Eric Dailey of Bethlehem, Allan Slovin of Braselton, Frances Thornton of Statham and Mr. and Ms. Van Kirk of Winder were selected as pillars of their respective communities.

After his soapbox car crashed, Josh Deyton picked up the lighthouse that had come off the soapbox car and finished the Red Bull Soapbox Race on foot. (Special Photo)

Soapbox driver finishes race on foot

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was the best part about the race,” said Deyton in a statement. “Our soapbox car was literally a vehicle Fueled by the desire to spread that carried the story of hope for the message of hope and healing, families living through childhood Josh Deyton didn’t let a crash stop cancer. We are passionate about him from finishing the Red Bull what we get to do and Red Bull Soapbox Race in Atlanta. was a great opportunity to extend While piloting a car for Lightour awareness in a really fun house Family Retreat in the race, way!”

Deyton, Vice President of MarketThe Red Bull Soap Box Race, ing and Development for the local which took place Oct. 24, is a nonprofit, maneuvered over a jump national event for amateur drivers and then his soapbox car crashed. to showcase their creativity and The wheels were damaged and innovation through the creation the carefully crafted lighthouse and racing of soapbox cars. The was knocked off the top but course wound through North Deyton was determined to comAvenue in downtown Atlanta and plete the race. He finished on foot, involved jumps, tight corners and carrying the lighthouse above his steep hills. The judging of the race head. While the team didn’t place, was based on creativity, speed and Deyton was happy to spread the showmanship. word about their work.

Lighthouse Family Retreat of “Introducing the Lighthouse Norcross aims to offer relaxation, story to so many new people rest and renewal at seaside retreats

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BERKELEY LAKE New Fidelity Bank run by Berkeley Lake resident Fidelity Bank’s new branch in Berkeley Lake opened in September and is run by a 30-year resident of the Berkeley Lake resident, Susan Slack.

The branch is located at 4591 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. at the corner of South Berkeley Lake Road. Slack has six years DACULA of experience in retail Native plants class combanking. The bank is one ing to library of the largest community The Gwinnett County banks headquartered in Public Library System and the Atlanta area. the Gwinnett county Extension Service is planning a BRASELTON class for all of the green City to light Christmas thumbs in the county. tree on Nov. 14 The library and the The annual Lighting extension service will host of the Tree in Downtown a “Gardening With Native Braselton is scheduled for Plants” class at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 in front Nov. 9 at the Dacula library of the Braselton Brothers branch, 265 Dacula Road.

Department Store buildExtension Agent Tim Daly ing on Davis Street from will teach residents what 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The free kind of plants are native to outdoor event will feaGeorgia and how they can ture local entertainment be planted in local gardens and music as well as a or used in home landscapspecial guest to light the ing. tree. Event coordinators Anyone interested in atrecommend arriving early tending the class is asked to secure a good spot and to register by sending an encourage residents to email to events@gwinbring lawn chairs. nettpl.org.

BUFORD Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center teaching kids about Native Americans As a part of American Indian Heritage Month, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford will host two informative sessions for local children to teach them about local Native American tribes on Nov. 7.

The first event begins at 10 a.m. and is $8, centered around the heritage of the Cherokee and Muskogee people with lessons taught through traditional stories and games. The program is great for history lovers and also compliments the Georgia’s Native People Girl Scout Brownie and Junior Badges.

The second event begins at 2 p.m., is also $8, and allows residents to learn what life was like as a Cherokee boy. Children can listen to stories, participate in a game and make a craft to gain knowledge of the Cherokee culture.

DULUTH Duluth Symphony to hold fall Concert Mark your calendar for 5 p.m. on Nov. 15 for the fall concert of the Duluth Main Street Symphony at New Dawn Theater Company.

The adult-only community orchestra is open to amateur string players who love music and love making music.

GRAYSON Chili Cook-off coming to city park Even though temperatures are dropping as fall sets in, Grayson residents will have a chance to put some hot grub in their tummies next weekend.

The Great Eastside Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th Annual Hot Tamale Chili Cook Off from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday at Grayson Community Park, 1 Park Drive.

The event is sponsored

by Southeast Urgent Care, Summit Chase Country Club, Brand and Britt Insurance Agency, ProMotion Physical Therapy, Col-

lege Nannies and Tutors, Russell, Community and Southern Bank, Snellville Heating, Air and Plumbing, East Mountain Insurers, Edens Heating and Cooling, The Home Store, Tom M.Wages Funeral Service LLC, E and E, PNC and Walton EMC. Admission is free for anyone who wants to enjoy the chili.

LAWRENCEVILLE Hamfest coming to fairgrounds next weekend Ham, ham, ham, ham — Ham, wonderful ham!

OK, the subject of the upcoming Stone Mountain Hamfest is not the kind of ham that folks probably think of when they hear the name for the festival.

This event, which will be held Nov. 7-8 at the Gwinnett county Fairgrounds, celebrates Ham Radios and computers. Touted as “Georgia’s Largest Hamfest” the festival is organized by the Alford Memorial Radio Club.

It will include forums on topics, such as reviewing ARRL activities in the southeast, audio for modern Ham stations, a youth forum on digital radio, the Georgia ARES mission, women in amateur radio, DSTAR, the military auxiliary radio system, an introduction to amateur radio satellites, amateur digital mobile radio, the Amateur Packet Radio Network, entry-level mesh networking and network services for local radio amateurs.

License testing for every class of technician, general and extra will be offered as well, but test-takers must register for the exams between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on either day.

Other activities at the festival include a flea market, vendors, clubs and tailgating.

The festival will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on

for families with a child fighting pediatric cancer. Their program hopes to bring families back together and help them find hope and joy in God. The Lighthouse team was one of 43 organizations in metro Atlanta that competed in the race last Saturday.

The Lighthouse car was sponsored by Tooley Toolboxes, who designed a pickup truck style vehicle with their toolboxes in mind. The soapbox car also featured a cardboard lighthouse with a working light, decorated with the photos of those fighting childhood cancer.

Lighthouse had encouraged families to send in photos on social media using #RacingforHope to incorporate their mission into the design of the car. Deyton and the rest of his team wanted the focus of their day to be the children they were supporting.

Saturday, and from 8 a.m. being built at Main and until 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Church streets.

Admission costs $8. The fairgrounds are located at LOGANVILLE 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, in American Legion Post Lawrenceville.

233 to host veterans workshop LILBURN Loganville’s American Sidewalks going in heart Legion post will host a of city second Veterans InformaLilburn motorists are tion Workshop on Nov. advised to watch for brief 14. The event is designed lane closures during sidefor information and assiswalk construction on Main tance to veterans and their Street, Poplar Street, and families.

Camp Creek Road.

Representatives from Camp Creek Road side- the Department of Veterwalk construction began ans Affairs, the Georgia Oct. 22 with a construcDepartment of Veterans tion period of three to four Service and other organiweeks. A 5-foot sidewalk zations who can provide will be built on the east information and assistance side of the road (the Lilburn to those the post serves.

Community Garden side) from Arcado Road to Main NORCROSS Street.

First Friday to feature trio Construction started at The Xavier Gordon Trio the Arcado end of Camp is set to play Nov. 6 at Creek Road and will the city of Norcross’ First progress north. There will Friday concert. be lane closures due to Reservations are sugcement trucks pouring the gested as seating is limited sidewalks. The closures for the free event. To regwill be short sections with ister, call 678-421-2049. “minimal disruption,” the Guests are invited to bring city says. Most work will dinner and their favorite be accomplished between beverage to enjoy during 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The the concert. staging area for debris and The event is held in the equipment will be at the Norcross Cultural Arts city-owned property next to and Community Center the community garden.

Banquet Room, which is There will also be brief located at 10 College St. lane closures on Main The show runs from 7 to Street and Poplar Street 9 p.m. during sidewalk installation, which is expected PEACHTREE CORNERS to be finished by the end City to open business of December 2015. The incubator 5-foot-wide sidewalks will Peachtree Corners anrun along the east side of nounced plans this week to Poplar Street and along fund a business incubator. both sides of Main Street.

At its Oct. 20 meeting There will be a brick paver the City Council approved strip and decorative lighting a $300,000 investment for on Main Street, as well. the launch of the program, The addition of the an important step in a nearsidewalks will provide con- ly year-long effort for the nectivity between Lilburn initiative to support budding City Park, the Camp Creek entrepreneurs, according Greenway Trail, the Calvin to a news release.

Fitchett Municipal ComThe city is partnerplex, Old Town shops, and ing with Georgia Tech’s the new City Hall-library Advanced Technology

Development Center. The program offers support by providing expertise and resources in launching and maintaining a successful incubator program. ATDC is ranked as one of the world’s top technology incubators and was named a Top 12 Incubator Changing the World by Forbes in 2013.

“We are excited to be able to announce that the city will soon be home to a business incubator,” said Mayor Mike Mason.

“Incubators provide real payback to a community and its citizens. It leads to the creation of jobs and is one of the best economic development tools a city can employ.”

Added Wayne Hodges, a co-founder of ATDC and a consultant for the city: “The Peachtree Corners community is the ideal location for an incubator. A recent readiness study showed there is a real need and tremendous support for an incubator.”

The next steps are finding a location and bringing in the support necessary for its launch.

SNELLVILLE Public works department reminds of leaves protocol The Snellville Public Works Department is reminding residents of what to do with their leaves as fall takes hold.

“Please help keep our stormwater system clean by keeping leaves and landscape debris out of streets, drainage culverts and drainage easements,” the department said in a news release. “Dumping leaves and grass clippings in creeks and drainage swales quickly restricts the natural flow and can cause upstream and downstream effects to other properties.

“The city of Snellville appreciates your cooperation on keeping our Stormwater system clean.”

Residents can visit the Snellville Recycle Center to recycle their lawn and garden debris.

The public works department can be reached at 770-985-3527.

SUGAR HILL City to host Throw Back Thursdays at ice rink To help promote the city’s special holiday-season ice rink, Sugar Hill is hosting Throw Back Thursdays during November and December.

The Throw Back Thursday events will feature music and costumes from different decades, including the ’60’s, ’70’s, ’80’s and ’90’s.

The ice rink opens Nov. 13 and is located on West Broad Street behind city hall. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children.

SUWANEE Extra Mike 5K Walk/Run set for Saturday A 5K walk/run to benefit Annandale Village and people with developmental disabilities has raised more than $9,000.

Sign-in and registration will be at 8 a.m., and the walk/run begins at 9:30 a.m.

Tax-deductible donations that will be raised by walkers, runners, and sponsors to support comprehensive programs and services, allowing individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual disabilities to lead lives that reflect quality, value, self-worth, and achievement.

At the end of the event, all participants to go the extra mile by taking a celebratory victory lap with members of the community with a developmental disability. More information is available at extramileclub. com.

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Plan to decorate on a day when you do not have any other responsibilities. Choose to decorate on a day when you can devote your full attention to decorating, avoiding a day when you might be distracted by other things. If you prefer to decorate alone, ask a friend to watch the kids or have a spouse take them out of the house for a few hours. If decorating is a family event, find a day when everyone’s schedules are clear.

Take out the decorations the day prior.

Hauling boxes and containers from the attic or basement can take a while. Take some time to move all of the decorating items to a main floor of the house the day or night before your decorating marathon. This way you won’t get discouraged or tired by the task even before the real decorating has begun.

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Have your favorite holiday playlist at the ready and turn up the volume. Sing along to the carols or contemporary songs while you are elbow-deep in decorations.

Take some breaks.

Working hungry or tired may lead to sloppy work or frustration. There’s little chance of untangling a knot in the lights with your patience in tact if you haven’t eaten for hours. Plan some time for lunch while you sit and rest. Survey the work you’ve done and make a list of the next steps.

After the hard work of decorating, you’ll likely have a sense of accomplishment. Now it’s time to enjoy the holiday scene and prepare for the excitement of the weeks ahead.

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Ring in the New Year with festive party ideas they can do or bring. Figure out in advance which aspects of the party you want your guests to take care of so you have a ready answer when the inquiries start rolling in.

Keep musical tastes in mind. A fun party usually includes an array of familiar songs and music that appeals to the masses. When compiling a party playlist, choose songs guests are sure to know and love. Mix these in with a few of your favorites. You can even ask guests to provide the names of three favorite songs when they RSVP. Dim the lights. Bright lights can make guests feel intimidated and awkward. Set the mood by turning off overhead lights, opting for ambient lighting instead. For a fun

effect, string holiday lights around the room or use a portable disco ball to spread sparkling colors on the floor and ceiling. Candles are another option for intimate affairs, but should be avoided as a safety measure if you’re having a large crowd.

Set out New Year’s fill-inthe-blank cards. Encourage guest participation with an entertaining idea. Print out small cards that guests have to complete. Phrases like, “The bad habit I want to quit is ____or ____ was the silliest thing I did last year,” can be fun to

do and share. Guests can take turns guessing whose card is being read.

Have the party catered.

Unless you want to spend the evening in and out of the kitchen, invest in catering. Guests of a late party won’t expect a three course meal. However, platters of sandwiches, appetizers and other little munchies will fit the bill. Remember, caterers may book up fast this time of year, so be sure to reserve service well in advance of your party.

Create a specialty drink.

In addition to toasting champagne or sparkling wine, serve a specialty drink creation. This can be a beverage that ties into your color scheme or the theme of the party. Dessert drinks, such as chocolate martinis or vanilla cake-flavored vodka

mixers, may be the right flavor for your affair. As the host, you should remember to provide non-alcoholic alternatives as well.

Consider more substantial food after midnight. Encourage guests to eat more and drink less once the clock has struck midnight. Casseroles and other baked dishes are easy to make in advance and have on hand. A breakfast buffet of pancakes, toast and omelets also will fill guests up with something more substantial than chips and dips.

New Year’s Eve parties are a great way to reflect on the last year and look forward to a new one, and hosts can take steps to make their parties memorable for all the right reasons.

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lthough New Year’s Eve parties tend to be similar from year to year, hosts can explore the many ways to make their celebrations stand out from those of years past. This handy guide provides ideas to your get creative juices flowing.

Establish a color palette.

Many people equate New Year’s Eve with the gold and silver hues of champagne. However, you can use any festive color for your party. Use the same colors on everything from invitations to dinnerware to take-home favors.

Encourage guest input.

Guests understand the cost of hosting and the amount of planning necessary to throw a festive party, and many will likely reach out to ask what

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atherings with friends and family are a big part of the holiday season.

Many people travel during the holidays to spend time with distant relatives, but those same people often want to gather with those loved ones who live nearby as well. Thus an abundance of gatherings comes in December, when office parties, dinners with family and festivities with friends have a way of dominating the last five weeks of the year.

All of those gatherings translate to a lot of holiday hosting, and hosts can easily feel overwhelmed as they try to juggle hosting duties with everything else that comes along during this time of year.

The following are a few steps holiday hosts can take to make hosting a lot less hectic and a lot more fun.

• Enlist help. Just because a holiday party is at your home does not mean others can’t pitch in or will be unwilling to help. If you plan to decorate for the party, invite a friend over to assist. When hosting a holiday dinner party, ask guests to bring certain items to save you some work. Ask one guest to bring some dessert, saving you the time it takes to visit the local bakery or bake your own desserts, and ask others to provide side dishes.

This drastically reduces the time it will take you to shop for groceries and cook the meal, leaving you more time

to spend with friends and family, both during the party and in the days leading up to the festivities.

• Plan well in advance. The earlier you begin planning the party, the less stress you’re likely to feel as a host.

Certain items for the party, like decorations and certain snacks and beverages, have no expiration dates, so buy such items well in advance of the party. This leads to one less task to tackle in the weeks and days leading up to the party.

Planning early also affords you ample time coordinate with guests and decide who will be responsible for certain party tasks. Planning a party at the last minute can be stressful, so if you know you will be handling hosting duties this holiday season, start preparing for the party as soon as possible.

• Hire a cleaning service.

One of the more difficult parts of holiday hosting is cleaning the house before guests arrive.

A thorough house cleaning can take up a substantial amount of time, which tends to be hard to come by during the holiday season. To avoid a late night cleaning session or the need to spend a valuable weekend afternoon hard at work around the house, hire a cleaning service to come and clean your house in the days before the party. Such services can clean your home in a fraction of the time it might

take you to do so on your own, and this removes one of the more time-consuming and arduous tasks from your to-do list.

• Have a theme for the party. Holiday hosts may worry about how to entertain their guests throughout the party. A theme party makes it easier to entertain guests, who can show up decked out in holiday pajamas or sweaters or bring along a favorite unique compilation of holiday songs for a singalong. Such themes set a tone for the party right away and often make it easier for guests to unwind immediately. Seek suggestions for a theme from your guests.

• Pass the buck. Hosting a holiday dinner party?

Consider passing the hosting duties on to a local restaurant, especially if your friends and family members are on board with the idea. If your schedule is especially hectic this holiday season, then move the party from your home to a local restaurant, where the staff can worry about accommodating your guests and you can simply relax and have a good time with your loved ones.

When choosing a restaurant, look for one with a menu that features something for everyone. Entree selections should include a pasta dish, a beef dish, a seafood dish, a poultry dish, and vegetarian fare.

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hopping for holiday gifts may be a top priority for many come the holiday season, but for hosts and hostesses opening their homes to friends and family, several other tasks need to be done as well.

One of the more significant decisions holiday hosts must make is choosing what to serve when guests arrive for holiday dinners.

Holiday dinners are often more extravagant than the runof-the-mill dinners families eat

on ordinary weeknights. Crafting a special dinner requires both planning and prep work, and there are some ways to make the experience go more smoothly.

What’s cooking? Culture often dictates which meals are prepared. Many popular main courses involve pork and poultry, as baked hams and roasted turkeys are especially popular during the holiday season.

But regardless of history, hosts should consider which foods

appeal to the greatest number of guests, then plan the dinner around these items. Also, if you’re known for a particular dish, go ahead and make that, even if it’s a less traditional holiday meal.

Another savvy move is to choose foods that can be prepared in advance. If you’re hosting a houseful of guests, steer clear of foods that require individualized attention or must be cooked and served promptly, like a risotto. Casseroles, pasta

dishes, roasts, and other similar foods can be prepared and cooked, then reheated in time for the main course.

Keep it simple. Although you may want to impress your guests with your culinary prowess, experimenting with exotic dishes or trying intricate plating techniques can backfire if you do not have adequate practice.

It’s better to stick to familiar foods and save the experimentation for a smaller dinner party.

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Delegate some work.

Guests are often eager to contribute something to holiday meals. When planning a holiday dinner, think about which items you can ask others to bring. A noted early bird may bring appetizers, like a crackers-andcheese platter. Those who tend to make late entrances may be tasked with providing decadent

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Be prepared for leftovers.

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If you really loved me, you would …

Her mother let her go to school with roaches in her book bag when she was 7. Their home was entirely dysfunctional, people floating in and out, lots of weed and other drugs. The water and power were often turned off. There were no regular meals, and food was left lying around.

Which is how the 7-year-old ended up at school, opening her backpack and having roaches spill out into her second-grade classroom.

What kind of parent allows her child to live that way? Surely if the mother really loved her daughter, she would do better.

Perhaps.

The above story is true. The little girl with the roach-infested back-

a social service success story. After she and her siblings were taken away from her mother, they bounced around between well-intentioned foster families. When her mother’s rights were terminated, she was adopted by a professional couple who already raised two successful Lisa McLeod children.

With the support of pack is now a 40-yearcaring adoptive parold professional. She ents, and counseling to has an undergraduate help her deal with the degree in psychology, challenges, she left the and a master’s in sysroach-infested house tems engineering. She behind and created a has a full-time job, three successful happy life for children, and a husband. herself.

Her kids may have seen a When asked, “Why roach, but they’ve never did you do so well?” Her had them crawling out of answer is surprising. She their backpacks. said, “I always knew my How did she make it mother loved me.” She through? elaborates, “She was On the one hand, she’s dysfunctional, she was

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selfish, she made excuses for everything. It was always somebody else’s fault. But I always knew she loved me.”

There in lies the paradox.

As humans we have a template for what being ‘good’ looks like. We quickly connect the dots between intent and actions. We look at an outward action (or inaction) and draw a direct line to internal motivation.

If our boss cared about us, he would do this. If our neighbors wanted to be friends, they would stop that.

But it doesn’t work that way. Action does not always reveal true intent.

Intent is the feeling someone has about you.

Actions, and inactions, are the result of their own dysfunctions and

circumstances.

The dichotomy between intent and action can be startling.

Your boss may care about you, and be a terrible communicator.

Your neighbors may want to be friends yet they come from a culture with completely different behaviors.

As humans, we like things in easy to understand packages. People who care act this way; people who don’t care act that way.

But human condition is more complex than that. It’s not without coincidence that the girl with the roach-infested backpack studied psychology. Through her studies, and courageous personal work, she was able to make sense of the dichotomy. Her mother

loved her and she was also an excuse-maker who didn’t take responsibility for her children.

Knowing that someone has good intentions doesn’t mean you have to put up with their craziness. In fact, a cleareyed view of the difference between their intent and their actions may be the very thing that gives you the courage to walk away.

When you know that someone cares about you, you can walk away with your heart intact. It becomes less personal.

It’s not about how they feel; it’s about the way they act.

Lisa McLeod is the creator of the popular business concept Noble Purpose and author of the bestseller “Selling with Noble Purpose.”

The rock-solid nature of Zell Miller’s mother The honorable Zell Miller of Young Harris, Ga., was raised by a remarkable mountain woman. Folks around those parts called her “Miss Birdie” while her son, a man who would grow up to influence Southern and national politics in a tremendous way, would always call her “Mama.”

Senator Miller, both in his prime and now, is a mighty man. A former Marine with lots of backbone. He will look directly at his toughest critics or most formidable enemies and speak his truth without batting an eye. Nothing has ever backed him down or caused him to stumble from a path that he believed to be right. But when it came to Mama, his voice would always soften and often his eyes

Appalachians from which he springs, then you know that there wasn’t an abundance of opportunity. It’s now a place of second homes for the wealthy and those who look for a sweet place of retirement far from Ronda the bustling cities. But Rich back then, life was challenging. Winters were hard and testing. Sumwould fill. He learned mers were filled with both toughness and soft- days extremely long and ness from her. He learned bone-wearying as the to toil long and hard, farmers scurried to make stay the course of right, the most of a growing and care fiercely about season of corn, beans and others. tomatoes.

When the baby who My reflection on the would grow up to beadmirable Miss Birdie come a multi-term lt. comes now because governor, two-term recently I spoke to a governor and U.S. Sena- conference of meditor was only weeks old, cal professionals at the his daddy died. If you Brasstown Valley Resort. have ever seen that little This, like a few other hamlet that lies nestled treasures, is owed to in the foothills of the Zell Miller. He loves his

mountains and wanted to preserve them in a way that would serve that purpose as well as provide employment for the locals. The same can be said about Gatlinburg and Dollywood.

As I stood to speak, impulsively, I gave them a quick snapshot of those mountains, Brasstown Valley, and Zell Miller which led me to say, “He lives just up the road a piece in a house made of hundreds of river rocks which his mama, a widow woman as they say around here, carried up from the river to build a house for her family.

The Senator and Miss Shirley still live in that house.”

From that, I got to thinking about Miss Birdie, a stoic mountain woman filled with faith and determination to

overcome. She labored long and hard. She did not complain or allow self-pity. What little they had, she shared when a neighbor was in need.

That’s the way it was with those God-fearing mountain folks. Often, their backs slumped with the weight of life’s burdens, their brows were laden with lines of worry and their hands calloused from many a day of hard work.

I recall that most often when Daddy prayed, he would ask, “Lord, bless the workings of our hands.” He, too, came from the kind of stock from which Zell Miller rose up. It was a simple but heartfelt prayer. They would labor endlessly but turned to the Lord to see it through to fruition.

Those mountain folks looked the hardest of

times in the eye and stared them down. My aunt, a product of those mountain ways, was married 70 years to her great love. He died a few years before she died and, in typical mountain fashion, she carried on.

There was no sentiment or regret when once she said to me, “He died.

I hated it. I got over it.

You carry on.”

These stoic women never had time for selfpity — that only distracted from “getting on with getting on” as our folks are liable to say.

It’s nothing short of being rock-solid admirable.

Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Visit www. rondarich.com to sign up for her free weekly newsletter.

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Halloween is the perfect time to teach kids econ I believe parents should take advantage of “teachable moments” whenever they come along. And when it comes to teaching kids about economics, there’s no better time than Halloween.

I realize many will be reading this the day after, when the ankle-biters have already descended on the neighborhood like sugarcrazed locusts, scooping up every last “Fun-Sized” Snickers bar and bag of M&M’s within a five-mile radius.

That’s OK. Assuming your little tax exemptions didn’t stay up all night devouring the entire bag — which I’ll admit is a possibility — you should

Rob Jenkins still have plenty of props for your economic object lesson.

Please note, these lessons work better with large groups, like Sunday School classes and ball teams. You could accomplish the same thing by banding together with other parents in your neighborhood or social

group. But if all you have are your own kids, my suggestions will still work.

You will need, whether working with a large or small group, a roughly equal-size bunch of kids who did not go trick-ortreating, either because they were too lazy or because they were distraught over Georgia’s latest loss to the hated Gators. (I’m writing this on Wednesday, so we’ll see if I got that right.)

Once you have all the elements in place — the kids you’re teaching, their bags of candy, and the non-trick-or-treaters — you’re ready to deliver a mini-crash-course on various economic systems.

Communism. Confiscate all the candy. Any child who tries to hold back should be punished severely, perhaps by being required to wear blue and orange. Then, keeping about half for yourself, redistribute the rest to all the children, including those who did not bring any.

While ignoring the protests of the producers, be sure to point out that you plan to do the same next year. This will save you money on costumes.

Socialism. Confiscate about 65 percent of each child’s candy. Keep half for yourself — including all the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups — and distribute the rest to the children

who did not go trick-ortreating.

Tax-and-spend nanny state (aka, United States). Confiscate about 40 percent of the candy.

Once again, keep half and give the rest to the nontrick-or-treaters. (If you’re thinking the difference between this and socialism is only a matter of degrees — and very few degrees, at that — then give yourself another Peanut Butter Cup.) Free-market system.

Take 10 percent of the candy off the top to cover your legitimate expenses, like gasoline and costumes. Then encourage each child to share another 10 percent of his or her

candy with those who, through lack of effort, didn’t get any. They can keep the rest to do with as they will.

If you’ll take just a little time each Halloween to share these lessons with your children, they will grow up with a far better understanding of basic economics than most. This will disqualify them from government service but will otherwise improve their lives immensely.

Rob Jenkins is a local freelance writer and the author of “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less and on Amazon. Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@yahoo.com.

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The following local students recently graduated from Georgia Southern University: Martin Adebowale of Stone Mountain, Tolulope Adedokun of Grayson, Derek Allan of Suwanee, Tyler Anderson of Lawrenceville, William Andryusky of Sugar Hill, Walter Arnold of Atlanta, Savannah Baker of Dacula, Amani Banks of Lawrenceville, Stephanie Bazemore of Snellville, Katherine Bender of Snellville, Alexis Benton of Lithonia, Ashley Bill of Duluth, Kelsey Boswell of Lawrenceville, Amber Braswell of Lawrenceville, Shaun Brooks of Snellville, Daniel Bryant of Lawrenceville, Ross Campbell of Duluth, Alexander Carroll of Suwanee, Brett Charron of Suwanee, Jayme Cook of Suwanee, Tabitha Coombs of Lithonia, Zachary Cooper of Lawrenceville, Hannah Costabile of Norcross, Chloe Cotter of Lawrenceville, Kayla Cowan of Stone Mountain, Mackenzie Cullum of Norcross, Brandon Cyprien of Lawrenceville, Kristy Defoor of Buford, Ray Delva of Lithonia, James Devlin of Lawrenceville, James Dickens of Snellville, Ashlyn Diemer of Lawrenceville, Anna Dzubinski of Peachtree Corners, Nicole Edwards of Snellville, Catrina Eldredge of Auburn, Kimberly Farris of Lilburn, Renee Fermin of Lawrenceville, Spencer Flaim of Suwanee, Taylor Fleming of Lilburn, Abbi Folk of Suwanee, Jenise Franklin of Nellville, Akilah Franklin of Stone Mountain, Cailee Fraser of Braselton, Christopher Geeslin of Norcross, Kevin Glaze of Braselton, Branden Green of Lawrenceville, Tyler Grundmann of Norcross, Taylor Hammond of Suwanee, Maya Harris of Stone Mountain, Emily Harwood of Sugar Hill, Lawana Haynes of Suwanee, Megan Heller of Lawrenceville, Thomas Henderson of Dacula, John Hewell of Gainesville, James Holt of Lawrenceville, Olufemi Ige of Norcross, Darrick Jackson of Lawrenceville, Merry Jamieson of Atlanta, Kara Johnson of Suwanee, Mia Johnson of Lithonia, Megan Jones of Auburn, Carl JonesReid of Lawrenceville, Ashley Keen of Lilburn, Samuel Keller of Duluth, Kashif Khanjee of Suwanee, Joshua Kies of Snellville, Justin Kiser of Duluth, William Kite of Johns Creek, Ahmad Kromah of Lawrenceville, Kayla Kudratt of Lithonia, Tyler Landers of Snellville, Matthew Levins of Hoschton, Christopher Lewis of Lawrenceville, Amber Lott of Lilburn, Jordan Lowery of Lawrenceville, Jabob Mauceri of Auburn, Lindsey McCormick of Suwanee, Sarah McFall of Lilburn, William McGinty of Suwanee, Antarius McLain of Stone Mountain, Jessamy McManus of Lilburn, Stephanie McNamara of Duluth, Marissa McOmber of Suwanee, Alexander Metzler of Lawrenceville, Ryan

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Firehouse Subs 1830 Scenic Highway North, Snellville .....................................97 Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 3935 U.S. Highway 29, Lilburn ..................................................75 Mamajuana Restaurant and Lounge 950 Indian Trail Road N.W., Lilburn ...........................................98 Mike’s Mexican Grill 2522 Cruse Road, Lawrenceville ..............................................89 Buford High School 2750 Sawnee Ave., Buford ......................................................100 Greek Island Grille 3320 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suwanee........................65 The Orient Garden 2880 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suwanee........................81

COLLEGE NOTES Metzer of Dacula, Matthew Mierzejewski of Suwanee, Brianna Mikel of Lithonia, Christopher Moore of Snellville, Juan Moreno of Lilburn, Brandon Morgan of Lawrenceville, Casey Murck of Lawrenceville, Jacob Newell of Atlanta, Joseph O’Connor of Dacula, Michael O’Leary of Norcross, Joel Pabon of Lilburn, Annalise Paglia of Hoschton, Antoniette Parris of Lithonia, Bernardo Patino of Snellville, Robyn Pearson of Snellville, Amber Perkins of Snellville, Kimberly Pohlmann of Suwanee, Nicole Price of Snellville, Lynn Pruneau of Lawrenceville, Azizi Pyron of Stone Mountain, Matthew Quick of Dacula. Jameka Rayford of Lithonia, Brittany Reese of Suwanee, Thomas Reynolds of Lawrenceville, Race Roberts of Lawrenceville, Khrysta Robinson of Stone Mountain, Delano Rodrigues of Duluth, Skylyn Rogers of Duluth, Mary Schoenbaechier of Lawrenceville, Lisa Schwartz of Suwanee, Devin Scott of Stone Mountain, Logan Segraves of Suwanee, Trey Short of Suwanee, Sharianne Smith of Grayson, Ashley Smith of Dacula, Andrew Smith of Lawrenceville, Nicole Smith of Lawrenceville, Alex Staalner of Suwanee, Austin Stanley of Lawrenceville, Megan Steffes of Duluth, Robert Stevens of Sugar Hill, Brittany Swanson of Dacula, Taneesha Terry of Lawrenceville, Corie Terwilliger of Lilburn, Cory Thomas of Lilburn, Danielle Vincent of Lawrenceville, Erica Voyles of Dacula, Briel Wallace of Stone Mountain, ShawnaKay Waugh of Snellville, Laura Welch of Norcross, Trent Wiedeman of Suwanee, Tyler Williams of Suwanee and Molly Williams of Suwanee.

Ariele Patterson recently graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Education, Health and Human Services.

The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester at Grove City College: Calvin Kuntz of Suwanee and Ashley Curle of Lawrenceville.

Su Yeon Kim of Duluth was recently named to the president’s list for the spring 2015 semester at Pratt Institute.

Victor Speight of Lawrenceville was recently named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester at Illinois Central College.

The following students were recently named to the president’s list or president’s honor roll at the University of North Georgia: Hannah Mallory of Gainesville, Sydney Farley of Gainesville,

Alyssa Groover of Gainesville, Phoebe Palmer of Suwanee, Emily Werner of Norcross, Lydia Mele of Sugar Hill, James Millwood of Hoschton, Fatimatou Ndiaye of Gainesville, Kathryn Craven of Lilburn, Justin Grimaldi of Dacula, Yisett Hall of Braselton, Sadie Misley of Braselton, Sarah Phillips of Braselton, Joel Hoffman of Sugar Hill, Jessica Wood of Auburn, Samantha Hefner of Sugar Hill, Cara Blenke of Suwanee, Samuel Mink of Lawrenceville, Katelyn Nesbit of Suwanee, Zachary Robertson of Lawrenceville, Amanda Shaw of Lawrenceville, Josiah Bennett of Auburn, Gregory Leopold of Buford, Omojolaade Akintade of Lawrenceville, Obadi Obadi of Lawrenceville, Melina Selent of Lawrenceville, Erin Shay of Hoschton, Skyler Smith of Dacula, Cameron Berry of Dacula, James Holden of Gainesville, Brittnei Padgett of Dacula, Julia Popova of Braselton, Meredith Ashburn of Dacula, Ashley Hogan of Gainesville, Spencer Jones of Dacula, Aneta Galazka of Braselton, Megan Lowery of Lawrenceville, Davis Lackey of Lawrencevile, Kejsi Ruka of Lawrenceville, Younghwa Kim of Lawrenceville, Megan Reese of Dacula, Alexis Vincent of Dacula, Ian Kelly of Gainesville, Kaitlyn Irby of Lawrenceville, William Boyd of Dacula, Lauren Griffin of Grayson, Diego Casillas of Lilburn, Elizabeth Humphreys of Lawrenceville, Todd Miller of Dacula, Philip O’Donnell of Suwanee, Elizabeth Celandia of Snellville, Danielle Durden of Buford, Angela Greiner of Braselton, Simona Karlitsky of Sugar Hill, Cara Mason of Hoschton, Inhye Chung Kim of Buford, Mary Bagwell of Suwanee, Katherine Basile of Dacula, Jennifer Coleman of Lawrenceville, Rebecca Connor of Grayson, Shelby Everett of Dacula, Nicole Gann of Hoschton, Mary Greene of Lawrenceville, Jordan Hall of Suwanee, Anna Iwan of Lawrenceville, Lillian Mallory of Gainesville, Chenoa Maples of Braselton and Stephanie O’Toole of Dacula.

Audriana Sims of Grayson was recently named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester at Northeastern University.

Carla Blake of Grayson graduated from the University of the Cumberlands.

The following students were recently named to the dean’s list at Georgia Southern University: Amandla Adams of Stone Mountain, AnuOluwapo Akinleye of Lilburn, Kaliya Alfred of Lawrenceville, Kathleen Allinson of Lilburn, Judith Arazu of Suwanee, Cameron Argo of Dacula, Kindra Arneson of Hoschton, Mckensie Attaway of Suwanee, Chandler Avery of Dacula, Amani Banks of

Lawrenceville, Avery Barrett of Dacula, Chase Bartlett of Norcross, Brian Basila of Lawrenceville, Belinda Baxter of Suwanee, Brian Bell of Lawrenceville, Shekinah Bell of Norcross, Connor Bell of Norcross, Halie Bellet of Suwanee, Jennifer Benitez of Snellville, Devon Bennett of Stone Mountain, Agustina Biggio of Braselton, Ashley Bill of Duluth, Joe Bova of Lawrenceville, Fernando Boyzo of Norcross, Daisha Braxton of Stone Mountain, Delaney Brisco of Snellville, Andrew Burt of Suwanee, Katlyn Cameron of Dacula, Myles Campbell of Duluth, John Paul Cathey of Snellville, Christina Chandler of Duluth, Brett Charron of Suwanee, Jake Cittadino of Duluth, Tatiana Clack of Norcross, Maya Clark of Lawrenceville, Henry Clayman of Duluth, Andre Coleman of Snellville, Benjamin Collins of Suwanee, Arecia Combs of Stone Mountain, Collin Cook of Suwanee, Rachel Craddock of Dacula, Kimberly Craddock of Lawrenceville, Keith Crawford of Duluth, Nigel Croff of Lawrenceville, Katherine Darby of Lawrenceville, Collette DeLong of Lilburn, James Delvin of Lawrenceville, Ashley Dixon of Buford, Jefferson Doehling of Lawrenceville, Megan Donat of Lawrenceville, Ashley Droze of Suwanee, Terrance Dubose of Lawrenceville, Brendan Eckard of Duluth, Robert Edwards of Lawrenceville, Nicholas Efird of Duluth, Amanda Ely of Duluth, Patricia Emery of Snellville, Taylor Endres of Duluth, Thyasmine Erikson of Norcross, Christopher Fajemisin of Lawrenceville, Jack Falle of Lilburn, Nicholas Fancher of Suwanee, Heather Felt of Lawrenceville, Taylor Fleming of Lilburn, John Foss of Duluth, Akilah Franklin of Stone Mountain, Matthew Fraschilla of Snellville, Rachel Gann of Dacula, Nicholas Gardner of Lawrenceville, Jordan Geren of Duluth, Moriah Gibson of Buford, Branden Green of Lawrenceville, Richielle Greenfield of Lawrenceville, Lauren Griggs of Dacula, Janis Grikstas of Lawrenceville, Leslie Grinnage of Lawrenceville, Christopher Gubitoso of Suwanee, Nicole Gump of Dacula, Kristy Hale of Duluth, Bailey Hammond of Suwanee, Mary Harles of Suwanee, Katherine Harris of Stone Mountain, Olajumoke Harrison of Grayson, Alexandria Hathaway of Duluth, Abbey Hays of Dacula, Jaimie Head of Grayson, Hanna Heller of Lawrenceville, Rachel Hellwig of Lilburn, Owen Henderson of Lilburn, Bryan Henry of Stone Mountain, Jennifer Heslin of Lilburn, Kaiden Hill of Snellville, Rachael Hoag of Dacula, Nathaniel Hoffman of Lawrenceville, Claire Holley of Norcross, Peyton Hosier of Suwanee, Emily Hudson of Lawrenceville, Christopher Huseonica of

Norcross, Eric Irish of Lilburn, Chyna James of Snellville, Brian Jenkins of Snellville, Michal Jones of Lilburn, Tione Jones of Auburn, Corey Jones of Suwanee, Kaylee Joslin of Lawrenceville, Caroline Kasmiskie of Snellville, Dane Keller of Duluth, Kierstin Kidwell of Suwanee, Kaitlin Kidwell of Suwanee, Lauren Klein of Suwanee, Kathryn Kluglein of Duluth, Nam Kwon of Suwanee, Andrew Lambert of Lilburn, Tyler Landers of Snellville, Alexis Latners of Stone Mountain, Jared Lavender of Dacula, Joseph Lee of Lilburn, Olivia Leniuk of Dacula, Emily Lewis of Sugar Hill, Haley Locklier of Suwanee, Amber Lott of Lilburn, Benjamin Loyal of Duluth, Sydnie Madison of Lawrenceville, Freddy Maier of Lawrenceville, Alesha Mann of Lawrenceville, Nicholas Mattiucci of Dacula, Jacob Mauceri of Auburn, Kiana Mayes of Dacula, Brian McAraw of Lilburn, Austin McCranie of Buford, Alexa McFarland of Lawrenceville, Alexis Mckenzie of Duluth, Tatumn McLaughlin of Sugar Hill, Marissa McOmber of Suwanee, Perry McWilliams of Norcross, Katie Miller of Suwanee, Michelle Miller of Auburn, Tasia Millward of Snellville, Sarah Moe of Snellville, Imani Moody of Lilburn, Savannah Moore of Lawrenceville, Benjamin Morales of Lawrenceville, Christina Moran of Duluth, Christopher Morrison of Norcross, Diarron Morrison of Norcross, Colby Mosshart of Hoschton, Stephen Myers of Lilburn, Katherine Neas of Duluth, Avery Nevels of Suwanee, Madelyn Newton of Braselton, Daniel Nwadike of Lawrenceville, Hannah Offenhauer of Braselton, Andre Okosi of Lawrenceville, Akuabata Okoye of Lawrenceville, Carson Oprysko of Snellville, Natalie Orzech of Suwanee, Nicole Orzech of Suwanee, Annalise Paglia of Hoschton, Isaiah Peek of Auburn, Frederick Pestorious of Lawrenceville, Rachel Peterkin of Lilburn, Rachel Pettit of Lilburn, Rachel Pew of Duluth, Montana Pfeffer of Hoschton, Henry Pham of Lilburn, Nguyen Phan of Buford, Dorian Pogman of Duluth, Jane Powell of Suwanee, Jessica Rainey of Suwanee, Emmanuel Raji of Lawrenceville, Eric Ranft of Suwanne, Brooke Rappaport of Grayson, Sarah Rice of Norcross, Sydney Rives of Suwanee, Xxavier Robertson of Lawrenceville, Morgan Robinson of Stone Mountain, Pedro Rocha of Norcross, Brittany Roley of Lawrenceville, Rebecca Romesburg of Lawrenceville, Muhammad Safwan of Lawrenceville, Kacy SaintCyr of Stone Mountain, Rayquan Sam of Norcross, Robyn Sanders of Snellville, Caitlin Schnitter of Dacula, Mary Schoenbaechler of Lawrenceville, Tiffany Scott

of Duluth, Ashley Seay of Dacula, Logan Segraves of Suwanee, Connor Segraves of Suwanee, Chase Seymour of Lawrenceville, Madison Sherer of Suwanee, Olivia Singleton of Lawrenceville, Virginia Skinner of Lilburn, Tyler Smallwood of Buford, Alexander Smith of Lawrenceville, Amanda Smith of Lilburn, Javonne Stanfield of Norcross, Emily Stephens of Lawrenceville, John Stevenson of Suwanee, Stefanie Still of Lawrenceville, Kelly Stinnett of Lawrenceville, Erin Swirk of Lawrenceville, Ross Tarantino of Lawrenceville, Dalton Taylor of Lawrenceville, Taneesha Terry of Lawrenceville, Lauren Tewksbury of Suwanee, Kaitlyn Thacker of Snellville, Lamar Thorpe of Lawrenceville, Mikhael Tomlinson of Sugar Hill, Kevin Tornillo of Auburn, Courtney Tulloch of Lawrenceville, Marisa Turner of Suwanee, Kingsley Ukaogo of Lawrenceville, Lauren Unruh of Duluth, Braden Videon of Lawrenceville, Jerry Vixamar of Lawrenceville, Jessica Voiles of Dacula, Erica Voyles of Dacula, Julie Wages of Snellville, Margaret Walsh of Buford, Brian Weber of Lawrenceville, Molly Weimer of Lawrenceville, Elizabeth West of Duluth, Molly Williams of Grayson, Matthew Wood of Lawrenceville, Kaitlin Wood of Suwanee and Kendall Zanders of Suwanee.

The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list for the summer 2015 semester at Valdosta State University: Kendra Holloway of Stone Mountain, Kiersten Jakes of Lawrenceville, Sidney Steele of Duluth, Steven Mancinelli of Dacula.

The following local students recently graduated from Clemson University: Joshua Grossett of Hoschton and Lance Scott of Snellville.

Lawanna Gaylen of Suwanee was recently named to the dean’s list for the summer 2015 semester at Upper Iowa University.

The following local students recently graduated from Valdosta State University: Alex Mueller of Grayson, Ashley Griffin of Lawrenceville, Brittney Ikuesan of Snellville, Chelsea Merritt of Duluth, Erika Whitaker of Snellville, Hannah Holmes of Auburn, Jermaine Whirl of Snellville, John McWilliams of Norcross, Julius Carrafa of Norcross, Kendra Holloway of Stone Mountain, Kinard Thomas of Dacula, Laila Dunham of Lawrenceville, Leslie-Ann Phillips of Dacula, Megan Walsh of Suwanee, Oluwatomisin Oluwakoya of Lawrenceville, Praysha Malone of Lilburn, Raeesah Arshad of Lithonia, Rakeeta Laird of Cumming, Sharon Burnside of Lawrenceville, Victoria Papadelis of Duluth.

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