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Trip down memory lane Rockdale’s J.P. Carr Class of ’68 mark 45th anniversary
Cleland to headline fundraiser for homeless vets ATLANTA— Former U.S. Sen. Max Cleland will deliver the keynote address at an event that will assist and raise awareness concerning the nation’s homeless veterans. Co-hosted by Trinity Community Ministries and Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, the event, “Coming Home – Helping Homeless Veterans,” will benefit Trinity Community Ministries and its programs, which include Trinity Living, a permanent supportive housing program for homeless men, many of whom are veterans. The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, a longtime partner of Trinity Community Ministries. Cleland will speak about his own experiences as a veteran and the importance of helping veterans who are facing a different battle at home. Cleland, a triple amputee who lost both of his legs and one of his arms after picking up a grenade that he believed had fallen from his flak jacket, was injured April 8, 1968, one month before he was scheduled to leave Viet Nam. He was 25 years old at the time. Cleland, who attained the rank of Captain while in the U.S. Army, was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze
CONYERS—Lighting a memorial candle, the J.P. Carr Class of ‘68 honored nine deceased classmates. They paid tribute to their teachers, ate, danced and sang their class song at their 45th reunion. The Oct. 12 event wasn’t held at a fancy hall or hotel banquet room. Instead, classmates gathered at the same facility—the J.P. Carr School (now the J.P. Carr Community Room)—where many of them ate their school lunches and held their high school prom. Everyone at the reunion was black—a reflection of the segregated era in which the 40-member class lived.
See Cleland, page 6
See Students, page 6
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L-R: Mary Usher Lester, Shirley Ashby Williams, Effie Rome Stroud, Rosetta Roberts, Charlotte Bates Hill, Laura Hill, Gussie Butler Wise, Horace Humphrey, Back row: Eddie Hue Printup, James Lester, Gregory Levett, Sr., Bobbie Usher, Aldren Sadler, Sr., Dorothy Luster Smith, Terry McKnight and Sadie banks Mitchell.
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South DeKalb’s ‘Renaissance’ booms for seniors, Georgia’s second-largest population By Joshua Smith
DECATUR—For 10 years, Margaret Price has lived in the Forrest Heights community in South DeKalb. She remembers when the Forrest Heights Apartments, just across the street from where she lives, became a dilapidated complex where drug dealers and drug labs were the order of the day. Now, the apartments are gone and construction crews and cranes are at work at the five-acre site. It’s a welcome sight to Price and others who live in the neighborhood, located near Forrest Boulevard and Columbia Drive. The former apartment complex, which was demolished in January, will soon become a vibrant place for active seniors ages 55 and older seeking affordable housing. Officials say the first phase of the Forrest Heights Senior Residences is expected to be completed within 14 months. “Right across the street from my house, you used to hear gunfire everyday. Then after the apartment owners gave up on the property, the drug deals got worse. One Thanksgiving, I’ll never forget: Somebody who had a meth lab in one of the abandoned apartments blew away nearly half a building,” said Price, a professor at Spelman
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DeKalb County officials, senior citizens and Columbia Residential staff join other members of the community at the Oct. 9 Forrest Heights groundbreaking in Decatur.
College who serves on the Forrest Hills Neighborhood Association. Price joined a dozen government officials and several community residents at the Oct. 9 groundbreaking for the project. County officials welcomed representatives of Columbia Residential, which is building Forrest Heights Senior Residences. Columbia Residential specializes in senior housing. DeKalb County Commissioner
Larry Johnson, who represents South DeKalb’s District 3 where the revitalization project is under way, is excited about the private-public partnership to help seniors. DeKalb has the second-largest senior population in Georgia with 62,228 seniors ages 65, according to the U.S. Census. Fulton County leads with a graying population of 83,424 seniors. The trend is one that has been
growing in the last decade. In DeKalb, the number of adults ages 45 to 64 jumped from 37,703 to 169,035 from 2000 to 2010, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The senior population, ages 65 and older in the region, which includes Atlanta and its 10 surrounding counties, is estimated to reach 107,762 by 2015, up from 53,881 in 2000. By 2030, one in five Atlantans will be age 60 or older. “This new community is part of what I call the ‘Renaissance’ of District 3. Columbia Residential has a great reputation for quality developments and we are looking forward to the day the project is completed,” said Commissioner Johnson. “Our seniors deserve the best. This is all about them. As we move forward in DeKalb, we want to provide all the resources we can to keep our seniors vibrant.” One place filled with vibrant seniors, The Lou Walker Senior Center on Panola Road in unincorporated Lithonia, opened in 2006. Since then, the center has served more than 500 seniors daily and maintained an annual roster of more than 3,500 active seniors ages 55 and older at the 40,000-squarefoot facility. See Forrest Heights, page 7
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DECATUR—Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. is marking 30 years of business with a fall festival for children in the community on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2- 6 p.m. “We are excited about being here for three decades and wanted to do something for our children. We’ll have bounce houses, obstacle courses, candy, food, games and a DJ. The event will also come in handy for parents looking for a safe alternative to trick or treating,” said Mortuary President and CEO Chedonna Trimble-Holston, who is the niece of the late mortuary founder Donald
Trimble. “My uncle always loved helping our seniors and children. This event represents him and his legacy well.” In October 1983, Donald Trimble’s lifelong dream became a reality when he opened his funeral home. When he died in 2000, Chedonna Trimble-Holston was there to take up the reins of the mortuary. “My uncle started out by washing cars at funeral homes when he was just a boy and he just had a real passion for funeral homes and their services,” said Trimble-Holston. “The moment I graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School, my uncle asked me to consider entering the funeral business. I started
at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service Mortuary School in 1983. That’s when my uncle opened his business. I was working here while in school. After I graduated, I came here and I’ve been here ever since.” The funeral home averages 750 services performed each year, which include pre-need/pre-arrangement, chapel services, an on-staff chaplain and after-care counseling. Donald Trimble Mortuary will continue celebrating 30 years in the community with a gospel concert in November and a Christmas toy drive in December. “We have plans to host the concert on Nov. 24. It will be emceed by gospel radio show host Reggie Gay and will feature several local gospel artists,” said Trimble-Holston. “If anyone would like to help us with our Dec. 23 toy drive, they can bring a toy to the Oct. 27 festival.” DTM’s affiliations include DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce; GFSPA, where Chedonna TrimbleHolston is the co-chairperson for the 9th District; National Funeral Director and Morticians Association; National Funeral Directors Association; and 100 Black Women in Funeral Service. The mortuary is located at 1876 Second Ave., Decatur. If you would like to register your family to receive toys in the toy drive our donate toys to the drive, visit www. donaldtrimblemortuary.com. 404-3710772.
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Trunk or Treat for disabled kids set in Lithonia
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Parents who have disabled children are invited to bring the kids out to Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m., in downtown Lithonia. Lithonia City Council member Darold Honore’ is hosting the fun-filled evening for children to come out and get free treats from the trunks of cars that will be lined down the city’s Main Street. Adults should decorate their vehicles and provide wrapped candy and treats for the kids. The event is free.
Senior citizens are invited to attend a free health fair on Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. at Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville. It’s time to get healthy. Seniors can enjoy health screenings such as pulse, respiration and glucose, health demonstrations and educational information. The fair features door prizes and goodie bags. 678-277-0179.
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The Friends of Stonecrest Library will host a community book sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Members of the community are invited to come check out great book at great prices. Both non-fiction and fiction, hard and paperback books will be on sale. The Friends group is an organization that promotes the library to the community, encourages knowledge of the functions and needs of the library, and stimulates the use of the library’s resources and services. It raises funds to augment library programs; provides volunteers for special events and projects; and promotes literacy. The library is located at 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. 770-482-3828.
Life-sized ‘Teen Maze’ board game offers self-examination The DeKalb Initiative for Children and Families Collaborative will host an interactive “Teen Maze” for DeKalb County youths, ages 12 – 19, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. at the Exchange Park Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur. The maze is actually a life-sized interactive game board in which teens will advance by “chance.” During the maze, students will not have a choice about the decisions they make regarding sexual involvement, drug/alcohol use, texting and driving, and other behaviors. Instead, students will draw cards or spin a wheel to learn the good or bad news. Teens who draw cards that avoid risky behaviors are rewarded. Others will learn the potential consequences of poor decisions. “The teen maze will provide hands-on learning that allows teenagers to experience the consequences of a wide range of risky behaviors,” said Doris Thomas, Executive Director of the DeKalb Initiative for Children and Families, Inc. “The goal of the teen maze is to create an environment in which teenagers are exposed to engaging and thought provoking situations. We hope that by experiencing the Teen Maze, DeKalb youth will increase their chances of success by reducing risky behaviors.” For more information or to register your teen, call 404-298-4090 or e-mail thomasdt@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Church of Christ at Bouldercrest sets health expo The Church of Christ at Bouldercrest, 2727 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, will host a health and wellness expo on Saturday, Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The “It’s Your Health! It’s Your Choice!” health fair will offer attendees informational sessions, screenings such as blood pressure checks, demonstrations, fitness tips and healthy food samples. Medical professionals from various fields of practice will be available to talk about healthy lifestyles and answer your healthrelated questions. For more information call 404-622-4212 or email sonya.scandrett@yahoo. com.
Stop the violence rally set in Decatur Several community groups will present a forum aimed at stopping violence in the community. The forum is set for Friday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m. at McNair Discovery Learning Academy, 2162 Second Ave., Decatur. The “Stop the Violence Rally: Taking Back Our Schools” will feature local performers, speakers such as DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson and Bishop G.T. Lewis of New Rising Baptist Church in Decatur; and a presentation for invited guest Antoinette Tuff. In August, Tuff talked a gun-wielding school intruder into surrendering to police. Desiree Williams of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. and Nicole Halcond of Take The City By Force will host the event. Admission is free. For more information or to register your child or youth group, call 678-851-3854.
ATLANTA U.S. Sen. Sanders to visit Atlanta for Town Hall The Democratic group, South Forward, will welcome U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders for a Town Hall meeting on Friday, Oct. 18, 8 – 10 a.m., at the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local meeting center 3204, 279 Logan St., Atlanta. “The Fight for Economic Justice” Town Hall meeting and guest speaker Sen. Sanders will focus on: Creating livable wage jobs; Stopping cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Education; Improving care and benefits for veterans; Tackling the rising cost of student loan debts; and Creating a progressive movement to challenge Wall Street and big money interests. South Forward is an integrated, multi-faceted approach to revitalizing and growing the Democratic South. The group says while winning elections is the real goal, the group’s focus will be on “building the bench” and capacity-building for State parties and others. For more information or to register, visit http://southforward.org or email Jay@SouthFoward.com.
Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation will host a Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, Oct. 26, 3:30 p.m. at Rhodes Jordan Park Pavilion, 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville. Kids ages 13 and under are invited to come wear your costumes and bring your trick or treat bag. Attendees parade around the trail, play games and collect candy. Admission is free. A bag of individually-wrapped candy is your admission. For more information or to register your child, call 678-277-0890.
County registering for free Detention Pond Maintenance workshop Gwinnett County is currently registering residents for a free detention pond maintenance workshop on Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m., in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Auditorium, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. Gwinnett residents can learn about the purpose, function, and aesthetic value of their detention pond along with some troubleshooting tips. Attendees from unincorporated Gwinnett County or the city of Lilburn may qualify for a maximum five percent credit towards their storm water utility fee for the following year. Pre-registration is required. You can register by sending an email with your name, address, and phone number to dwrswreg@gwinnettcounty.com or call 678376-7193, ext. 5.
ROCKDALE Olde Town gets ready for Fall Festival The City of Conyers and the Main Street Program will host the 33rd Annual Olde Town Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in Historic Olde Town Conyers, 901 Railroad St., N.W., Conyers. The event will feature more than 120 vendors and two stages with continuous live entertainment from local artists. Last year, more than 7,000 visitors attended the festival. The festival features free children’s activities, a pet costume contest, a children’s costume contest, a Build Your Own Scarecrow contest and drawings for prizes. Admission and parking are free. 770-602-2606.
Rep. Dawkins-Haigler and Jack and Jill of America to Host Annual Youth Town Hall Meeting State Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D-Lithonia), in partnership with the East Suburban Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., will host a Youth Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Rockdale Career Academy Auditorium, 1064 Culpepper Drive, Conyers This event will give young people an opportunity to meet their elected officials, voice their opinions, and engage in the political process. Youths in grades 5 through 12 are strongly encouraged to attend. Invited political figures include: State Representatives Tonya Dawkins-Haigler Anderson (D-Lithonia), Pam Stephenson (D-Decatur),Howard Mosby (D-Atlanta) and Rahn Mayo (D-Decatur); Lithonia Mayor Deborah Jackson; Interim DeKalb County CEO Lee May; and DeKalb Commissioners Sharon Sutton Barnes and Stan Watson. 404-656-0287.
Health and beauty expo set Oct. 26 in Conyers Meet author/actress/educator Sharyn Shields at the Living Well Health and Beauty Expo on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers. Shields will sell and sign copies of her book, The Wisdom of Dr. Soles, at the Children’s Interactive Pavilion. Shields appeared in Tyler Perry’s movie, “Daddy’s Little Girls,” Walt Disney’s “Selma Lord Selma,” and TV One’s “Fatal Attraction.” Shields’ new work is a delightful story that teaches both, the young and the old, that walking in one’s own shoes is the beginning of self-discovery. The expo will offer a day promoting healthy living. There will be free screenings, samples, door prizes, professional makeovers, consultations, body wraps, facials, fitness clinics and the Children’s Interactive Pavilion, featuring various services and exhibits for children and families. Optimal Health Wellness Center, Sam’s Club, Belk and the Bodies Exhibition are sponsors of the event. Select vendor and exhibit opportunities are still available. Call 678768-0890. Family Practice Of Atlanta Medical Group will provide allergy testing, basic screenings and flu shots for adults and children. Team 3 will feature a fitness clinic and Cakes and Desserts Café will feature sugar free PAID ADVERTISEMENT and gluten free desserts
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Highlights of the new NCAA Eligibility Requirements
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Forum panelists Eddie Drummond, Markesha Henderson, Ed.D, Myron Broome and Walter Stith answer questions from young athletes and their parents.
Professionals share triumphs, new NCAA requirements with young athletes
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assidy Evans knows her son, Nicholas, 16, has dreams of playing baseball at a big university or college and eventually, the big leagues one day. She also knows that Nicholas, a sophomore, will have to work hard off the field to earn a college scholarship. That’s why Evans and her son attended the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Oct. 12 forum to find out what they will need to be better equipped for college scholarships. The forum was sponsored by the DeKalb County Athletic Department, Why Not Sports, Inc. and NFL Prep. “Information like the new GPA requirements are what I want my son to hear about,” said Cassidy Evans, who lives in Lithonia. “I want him to fully understand that I am raising a student-athlete.” Presenters at this month’s forum discussed the importance of putting grades first, reaching individual goals and understanding the requirements to get a college scholarship. “We have great success in DeKalb schools in kids receiving scholarships, but there’s also some sad stories that come along with that,” said DeKalb County Athletic Director Horace Dunson. “Many kids don’t have an opportunity to take advantage of their athletic talent because they’re not academically prepared. We held the forum to clear up misconceptions, learn what the scholarships are all about and learn what students and their families need to do to have successful transitions through this journey.” About 300 students in grades 9 through 12 from DeKalb County high schools including Martin Luther King, Cedar Grove, Stephenson and Lithonia attended the forum representing every sport from football, baseball and track, to swimming, volleyball, and golf.
“Today is about keeping it real. I want them to understand that when you get to college, the blueprint to graduate is already laid out for them: just go to class and keep the course,” retired NFL player Eddie Drummond, who sat on the forum’s panel discussion with fellow retired NFL player Walter Stith and Markesha Henderson, assistant professor of Sports Management at the University of West Georgia. Drummond, who attended Pennsylvania State University, played in the NFL from 2002 – 2006 as a wide receiver and special teams return man. Drummond was selected to play in the Pro Bowl in 2004. “I started three years as a wide receiver in college. My last year, I was moved to running back because of team politics. I went undrafted but still worked at the craft and I ended up getting the call from the Detroit Lions,” said Drummond, who also talked to the students about money management. “I watched first round draft picks blow through millions of dollars like it was nothing. They had fun, but have nothing to show for it. I’m still having fun and going on vacations. You just have to learn the importance of watching your money closely, as early as possible.” The keynote speaker at the forum, Doug Healey, NCAA assistant director of academic and membership affairs, said his main goal was to help students to begin to prepare now for the new eligibility requirements. “We encourage prospective student athletes to visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website early in high school to become familiar with initial eligibility requirements and get access to appropriate educational resources,” Healey said. “The goal of the increased initial eligibility standards is for students to be prepared to succeed in the initial year of enrollment and eventually graduate from a Division I institution of their choice.”
Beginning in 2016, students must have a higher grade point average in order to play at a Division I institution, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The GPA will increase from 2.0 to 2.3 in core courses. Division II schools are increasing the number of required core courses from 14 to 16 this fall, the same as Division I schools. Students who do not meet the increased Division I initial eligibility requirements but meet the current standards will be deemed “academic redshirts.” This will allow student athletes to keep their scholarships and practice with their teams, but not compete in the initial year of enrollment. For more on the NCCA’s latest eligibility requirements, visit http://www. ncaa.org.
Cassidy Evans and her son, Nicholas, joined about 300 other attendees at the NCAA Initial Eligibility Forum on Oct. 12 in Stone Mountain.
CEO and Founder of Why Not Sports, Inc., Nenette Chambliss addresses the crowd at the eligibility forum.
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DeKalb Solicitor to host resource fair to help victims of domestic violence
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ctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and DeKalb County Solicitor-General Sherry Boston is inviting the public to attend a community resource fair and symposium on domestic violence. The fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Manuel Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Co-sponsored by Verizon Wireless, the third annual event entitled “Building Bridges, Making Connections: Coordinating a Community Response to Domestic Violence” will feature survivors, experts and community resources on intimate partner violence, as well as a free breakfast. In conjunction with the symposium, the Solicitor General’s Office is collecting used cell phones to donate to Verizon’s HopeLine. HopeLine is a Verizon Wireless program that turns no-longer-used wireless phones
into support for victims of domestic violence. Those who are not able to attend the symposium are asked to drop off used cell phones at the SolicitorGeneral’s Office on the 5th floor of the DeKalb County Sherry Boston Courthouse. “We are trying to do everything we can to assist victims of domestic violence, and collecting used cell phones is one more way we can help,” says Solicitor-General Boston, “This is a very serious and unfortunately, far too common problem in our community. We need to find ways to stop these crimes before they happen.” The Solicitor-General’s Office prosecutes misdemeanor cases of domestic violence, and Boston created a Special Victims Unit (SVU) to investigate and prosecute domestic violence and
stalking crimes. Three domestic violence survivors will speak at the symposium including Tamiko Lowry, who started an organization to mentor victims of domestic violence. In describing her own experience, Lowry says, “It’s devastating; it’s very difficult. I think the hardest part is overcoming shame and guilt.” Pastor Sabrina McKenzie, a survivor whose sister was murdered in a case of domestic violence, will speak and perform a liturgical dance. “It took other people seeing the symptoms for me to know and see that this was not normal,” said McKenzie. “You can start again; you can rebuild your life.” Other participants include representatives representatives from the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, DeKalb County Police, DeKalb County Magistrate Court, the Women’s Resource Center to End
Domestic Violence, Raksha and Men Stopping Violence. According to a recent study released by the Washington- based Violence Policy Center, Georgia has the 12th highest rate in the nation for women killed by men.
How You Can Help Donate your used cell phones. The DeKalb Solocitor General is collecting them to give to Verizon Wireless’ Hope Line to assist victims of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse in a relationship, call 911 if there is immediate danger. If there is not immediate danger, call the 24hour toll-free Georgia Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-33-HAVEN (4-2836) voice/ TTY in Georgia.
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When Coach Cleveland Stroud gave reflections about the school’s teachers, class members nodded in agreement with his assessment, some saying “Amen.” “All of the teachers, of course, were black. They were very strict and wanted to make sure that the students did their best,” said Stroud, who was a bus driver and janitor at the time. Aldren Sadler, Sr., now a pastor in Conyers and community activist, said whippings with straps or paddles were acceptable forms of discipline and a way of life in school. “One of our teachers, Mr. Hardwick, was known to have weekly spelling tests. After Mr. Hardwick graded the spelling papers, before passing them out, he would say, ‘I want to see the following people.’ The names on this list would get licks in their hand from the leather razor strap he had or the wooden paddle,” said Sadler, who was voted as the “Most Studious” in his class.
“Mr. Hardwick was not able to look into the future and see Bill Gates would discover spell check.” The J.P. Carr School, or the Historic J.P. Carr School as many in Rockdale County call it, was built in the 1950s to replace the former Bryant Street School, which burned to the ground. John Philip Carr, a black brick mason who was a leader in the community, donated the land on Taylor Street for the segregated school Apostle Charlotte Bates Hill leads the class song. L-R: Aldren Sadler, Sr., Gregory B. Levett, Sr. and Bobbie Usher. for blacks. Coach Stroud said of its services and utilize the former buildings civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, the new building cost $50,000 for a health clinic, veterans services and Jr. Levett recalls addressing the student body to construct. DFACS.” when King was killed. In the 1990s, county Many of those in the class with Sadler, “I was very nervous. I wasn’t used to leaders were considering including Gregory B. Levett, whom many speaking in front of people, but the principal tearing down the aged J.P. Carr described as one of the school’s most asked me to so I did,” said Levett, a drum School, but Sadler, leading the successful businessmen, were groomed and major who was also voted “Best All Around Citizens Progressive Club of nurtured at J.P. Carr. Citizen” by his classmates and was named Rockdale, Inc., fought to save “We were all very close. We had some “Mr. Yearbook,” chosen for selling the most the historic building. It was of the best times and some of the not-soads for the school’s yearbook. “This building was one of good times,” said Levett, who served as class Sadler said most of the classmates still the major things that the black president and now owns and operates four keep in touch with one another today. community had, outside of a funeral homes that are located in the metro “Pretty much everybody still lives few black-owned businesses Atlanta area. around here, except Bobby Usher,” said and churches,” said Sadler. During the turbulent 1960s, when Sadler. “He traveled the farthest distance to “We wanted to preserve it for Levett’s class was two assassinations rocked attend the reunion. He came from Cleveland, its historical value. We asked America: President John F. Kennedy and Ohio. the county to consolidate some
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Star for valorous action in combat. After a distinguished military career, Cleland, who is from Lithonia, became an advocate for veterans, serving from 1971 to 1975 in the Georgia Senate. He was the administrator of the U.S. Veterans Administration under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. Cleland then served 14 years as Secretary of the State of Georgia from 1982 to 1996. The benefit, which features Cleland, includes dinner at the church’s newly renovated fellowship hall, photos, a book signing, and a candlelight dedication to the Prayers for Peace Memorial. The evening is part of Peachtree Road’s 2013 Fall Theme, “Providing a Second Chance.” “It is an absolute honor for us to have Sen. Cleland participate in this event,” said Bruce Burney, executive director of Trinity Community Ministries. “He is fiercely passionate about
raising awareness on the unique challenges that put our nation’s veterans on a path that too often results in losing their homes and their families. And we’re especially grateful to Peachtree Road UMC for co-sponsoring this evening. For years, they’ve been a huge supporter of the work being done at Trinity Community Ministries.” Expected attendees include clergy of area churches, business leaders and community residents, who will be encouraged to honor and make a commitment to support the plight of homeless veterans. “Coming Home – Helping Homeless Veterans” is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20, 5:307:30 p.m., Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta. Doors open at 5 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, visit tcmatlanta.org/ coming-home or 404-577-6651, ext. 243.
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Rockdale Deputy Timothy Kutsch lauded for rescuing elderly from fire
Rockdale County Deputy Timothy Kutsch addresses the media at a special roll call meeting on Oct. 11 in Conyers.
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CONYERS—Rockdale Sheriff Deputy Timothy Kutsch was singled out during roll call when he and other deputies reported to work on Oct. 11. Sheriff Eric Levett honored Kutsch, 36, for an act of valor that Kutsch says was nothing out of the ordinary. Walton County firefighters are crediting Kutsch with saving the lives of six elderly Alzheimer’s patients who were trapped in a burning senior care facility in Loganville on Oct. 10. “I don’t think I’m a hero. I was just doing what we’re all trained to do. I didn’t expect this huge honor. I was just doing my job,” said Kutsch. Kutsch was driving home after finishing up his shift, which ended at 11 p.m., when he spotted flames and smoke while driving along Highway 20. The Choice Care Senior Living Facility, a home for six elderly Alzheimer’s patients and their caregiver, was on fire. Even though he was out of Rockdale County where he works, Kutsch radioed for help then jumped out of his patrol car to see what he could do. Kutsch went to a window, broke it out and climbed inside. He rescued an unconscious woman who had
Sheriff Eric Levett (right) pins the department’s Office Lifesaving Commendation on Deputy Kutsch.
collapsed from the thick smoke that filled the room. She was on the floor near the base of the window. After getting the woman out and placing her on the ground, Kutsch went to his car, wrapped up his cut bleeding arm with a rag and went back to the blazing home to help more residents. Firefighters arrived at that time and assisted in the rescue and putting out the blaze. “Being honest, I didn’t think at all. Our job is to go home every night, yes, but I just have the mindset if you need help, I’m going to help you and we will worry about the consequences later,” said Kutsch, who lives in Walton County and grew up in Gwinnett. After the rescue, Kutsch’s wife picked him up and drove him to Rockdale Medical Center, where he received about 10 stitches in his right arm, the Rockdale deputy reported to work the very next day. “I got into law enforcement to help people. It’s what I love to do,” said Kutsch, who was hired in 2009
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Construction workers are steadily working for a ribbon cutting celebration of the Forrest Heights Senior living community in 14 months.
One active senior, Beverley Brown of Lithonia, says she loves the center and has been a member since its opening. “I’ve made some great friends here and learned from some really good teachers,” said Brown, 63, who participates in a number of activities at the center, such as the art club and the sculpture club. “I know this center puts life back into people. All the activity and social life with other seniors adds years to your life.” A personal project of Commissioner Johnson, DeKalb County’s Exchange Park intergenerational Center in 2011. Since then, Johnson has hosted a several events there including his “Let’s Move” health initiative, workshops and back-to-school rallies at the 30,000-square-foot facility. With so many of Georgia’s seniors living in DeKalb, Johnson says it’s critical to build for future generations. Johnson cited “We have a new Walmart, a new SunTrust bank. We have Aldi’s and the Kroger on Belvedere is working on redeveloping their store; we even have some of the top jazz artists in the world living here. We are rich in District 3 with talents, abilities and gifts. We are rebuilding this community and my seniors are
engaging everyone to get on board,” said Johnson. “We want a nice, clean and thriving community. We have about $25 million of investment on streetscapes alone along Memorial Drive and a Linear Park, which will feature a great playground. I’m excited. The renaissance is happening in our area. We want to keep brining in projects that are sustainable, walk able and will keep our seniors active. It’s all about us progressing together. You can see the energy, you can feel what I call our revitalization as we move forward.” Johnson says the new Forrest Heights community, located at 1004 Columbia Drive in Decatur, will include 70 one-bedroom units and 10 two-bedroom apartments for seniors. Through a partnership with the Housing Authority of DeKalb County, seniors will have affordable options based on income and a sliding scale at Forrest Heights. To promote sustainability and energy efficiency, all units are designed and certified with the EarthCraft designation, and the entire development of the site will be a certified EarthCraft Community. Forrest Heights Senior Residences will include a community garden, a recycling program, walking paths and access to MARTA.
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as a detention deputy at the Rockdale Jail and has served on the streets as a Deputy Sheriff since 2012. Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett and Rockdale County Chief Deputy Scott Freeman honored Kutsch with the Rockdale Sheriff’s Office Lifesaving Commendation. Sheriff Levett says Kutsch is the third person to receive the prestigious award on his watch. “Even though he was outside of the county, he thought about the sense of community and stopped to help and save a life,” said Sheriff Levett, who is serving his first year in office. “Law enforcement is a job that you have to have a heart for. I am proud and think Deputy Kutsch has done an outstanding job.” The six patients in the fire are recovering in area hospitals. Rockdale Investigator Michael Camp says Deputy Kutsch has not yet met the people he saved but the department may set up a meeting in the near future. Federal, state and local investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.
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The Buckhead Business Association will welcome guest speaker Major General Jim Butterworth, Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, to its business networking breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Butterworth reports directly to the Governor with responsibility for almost 15,000 personnel of the Georgia Department of Defense, which includes the Georgia Army National Guard, the Georgia Air National Guard, the Georgia State Defense Force and more than 500 State of Georgia employees. The business breakfast meeting will be held at the City Club of Buckhead, 3343 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 1850, Atlanta. The cost to attend is $20. Cost includes breakfast and parking validation. For more information or to register, call Jen Thomas at 404-467-7607.
The American Business Women’s Association or ABWA will host a networking meeting for women in business on Monday, Oct. 28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Ruby Tuesday’s, 1714 Highway 138, Conyers. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and recognition. The cost to attend is $20. For more information or to register, call Patti Bryson at 770-712-1688.
MAC sets Education Hot Topic Forum The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will host the Education Hot Topic Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12 – 1:30 p.m. in the Benjamin Banneker High School auditorium, 6015 Feldwood Road, College Park. At the forum, business, education and civil leaders from across the country will share their insights and experiences implementing programs that improve student achievement. Some of the forum speakers include Beth Swanson, deputy chief of staff of the Mayor of Chicago’s Education Office; Susan Hall, superintendent of Grand Prairie Schools in Dallas, Texas; and Jeff Edmondson, managing director of the STRIVE’s (Students Together Reach Individual Visions of Excellence) Cincinnati office. Admission is free. For more information or to register, call Laura Thoreson at 404-586-8524 or 770-969-3410.
Chamber talks turning staff into a team The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth will host “Turning a Staff with Conflict into a Team” on Thursday, Oct. 24, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Ever think your office is the only one with issues among the staff? Or, that every other company knows how to handle conflict better than yours? Most executives believe they can’t spare the time to make their staff a high performing team. At this forum, guest speaker Cindi Filer, CEO of Innovative Outsourcing, will identify problem issues within your staff and provide tools to overcome them. The forum will be held in the Chamber’s John D. Stephens Education Room. The cost to attend is $35. For more information or to register, call Rachel Jeffers at 770-232-3000.
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Rockdale Courts seek businesses to mark Juror Appreciation Week Rockdale County Courts have designated Oct. 21-28 as Juror Appreciation Week to recognize the contributions that jurors make to the judicial process, as well as to recognize the importance of jury service to the safeguard of justice and freedom. Local businesses are being asked to participate in this civic event by donating beverages, snacks, discount coupons, merchandise, services and gift certificates for their establishments. “We feel this is an excellent way to support the Shop the Rock campaign and to promote local businesses,” says Clerk of Courts Ruth A. Wilson. Sponsors for 2013 include Bank of North Georgia, Beasley’s, Cowan Ace Hardware, Dairy Queen, Hedrick & Dodson Family Dentistry, Hooters, Publix, Rockdale Medical Center, Sandwich Factory, Sigman Mills Furniture, Starbucks, Wendy Bear State Farm, and Lewis Carr State Farm. Other merchants interested in being a sponsor for the 2013 Juror Appreciation Week should contact Joy Wright, Chief Deputy Clerk-Court Operations, at 770278-7863 or Joy.wright@rockdalecounty.org.
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Greater Love Fellowship to host Teen Empowerment Conference set Turn ^ If you know the sign and lingo, this worship experience is for you. Three youth ministers have teamed up to host a spiritual youth empowerment conference Oct. 17-19 at the Greater Love Fellowship Tabernacle, 2378 Dogwood Drive, Conyers. “Even though our target audience is youths, the conference is open to anyone Marcus Reese Bryson Watts who wants to praise the Lord and receive Lamontreal levett a word,” said Minister Lamontrel Levett, a 19-year-old Newton County resident who has helped organize the conference for a second year in a row. “We have many good pastors out there who are giving the word, but a lot of youths are still not being reached,” said Levett, a minister at Fellowship Baptist Church in Social Circle. “We’re holding this conference because we want to reach youths in a way that is meaningful to them.” Several choirs and praise teams will sing during the three-night event. Gospel recording artist Cedric Jones will be singing on Friday, Oct. 18. Minister Levett said he has challenged each speaker to entitle their messages with hip-hop song titles familiar to young people. Minister Bryson Watts, 17, of Knox Chapel Baptist Church, Social Circle will deliver a message entitled “I Ain’t Worried About Nothin.’ Minister Marcus Reese, 20, of Faith Moving Ministries Church of God in Christ in Dothan, AL is preaching “Don’t Believe Me, Just Watch Me.” Minister Levett’s message will be entitled “You Don’t Even Know It.” Minister Levett said about 150 youths attended last year’s youth conference at Bald Rock Baptist Church in Conyers. “We’re hoping to build on the number that we had last year,” Minister Levett said. “We’re just so blessed that Bishop Timothy D. Smith and Grater Love Fellowship are opening their doors to allow us to come,” Minister Levett said. Minister Watts will host the worship service on Oct. 17; Minister Reese will host on Oct. 18; and Minister Levett will close the conference on Oct. 19. The worship services will start nightly at 7 p.m. All youths are encouraged to attend.
St. Bede’s offers free language classes St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 2601 Henderson Mill Road, N.E., Atlanta, will offer free Spanish and English courses to adults. The Spanish classes will be offered 10 a.m. – noon on Wednesday. Members of the parish will offer English classes from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, contact Rev. Fabio Sotelo at fabiosotelo@hotmail.com or call 770-938-9797.
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Clarkston First Baptist celebrates pastoral anniversary Clarkston First Baptist Church, 3999 Church Street, Clarkston, is celebrating its 13th pastoral anniversary with several activities this month. Celebration activities for the anniversary of Pastor Karl D. Moore and First Lady Angela Moore will continue with a Worship and Arts Explosion on Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m. The celebration will feature choirs, groups and solo singers from metro Atlanta. Reggie Gay of “The Reggie Gay Gospel Show,” will be the master of ceremonies. The anniversary celebration will climax with a special worship service that will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m., at Clarkston First Baptist South, 130 North Berry Street, Stockbridge. The community is invited to attend all of the celebrations. For more information, call Clarkston First Baptist Church at 404-292-5686, ext. 221.
WCJ to present annual community prayer breakfast Worshipping Christ Jesus Outreach Ministries will host its third annual community prayer breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m., at the Augusta Lett Community Building, 1002 Hardin Street, Conyers. A donation of $10 per person is requested. Proceeds will be used to assist the needy and less fortunate. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call Pat Davis at 770-761-0078.
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Emory Healthcare, 1525 Clifton Road, Atlanta, will host a free health forum, “Angina” on Monday, Oct. 28, 12 p.m. You can join Emory staff to talk prevention and warning signs. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina pain may even feel like indigestion. Angina isn’t a disease; it’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem. Angina usually is a symptom of coronary heart disease. Participants meet in the hospital’s fifth floor conference room. For more information or to register, call 404-778-7777 or 1-800-75-EMORY.
Members of the community are invited to take in information from DeKalb Medical experts for a discussion on stroke prevention this month. On Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 – 7 p.m., DeKalb Medical’s Decatur location, 2701 North Decatur Road, Decatur, will welcome Chika Ugwuoke, a DeKalb Medical stroke educator, to discuss symptoms and treatment of strokes. Participants will learn how to evaluate your risk for stroke, as well as important steps you can take in prevention of stroke. The same session with Ugwuoke will be offered at DeKalb Medical Hillandale’s location, 2801 DeKalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia, on Oct. 24, 6 – 7p.m. To register or for more information, call 404-501-WELL.
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