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On the Cover: The Team That Makes You Smile: Welcome to Gwinnett Orthodontics

By Kristen Eleveld Choosing an orthodontist to correct your smile for a lifetime is an important decision. You need the right combination of an excellent team, the latest technology, and a genuine relationship between the doctors, staff, and patient.

Fortunately for Gwinnett residents, you can find all these things right in Lilburn, at Gwinnett Orthodontics.

In 1997, Dr. Janice Wilmot started her own orthodontic practice. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Medical College of Georgia, and Emory, Dr. Wilmot realized that she wanted to not only serve patients, but create an environment where everyone felt she cared for them beyond just their teeth. It is this patient-first mentality that drives the atmosphere of everyone who works at Gwinnett Orthodontics to make “Smiles Blossom.”

“We become part of our patients’ families,” said Dr. Wilmot. “They tell us about the activities they are involved in, update us on their families and schoolwork – it’s a very warm and friendly environment here.”

While the practice has had to make some changes to comply with CDC guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, the best way to describe Gwinnett Orthodontics is a place where you can have fun while seeing the orthodontist.

Whether it is the decorations they put around the building, or the celebrations they have for patients who are done with braces, every patient in this practice knows that they matter to Dr. Wilmot and her team.

In fact, the practice has become so popular within the

community that they recently added another orthodontist, Dr. Haylee Humes, who joined the Gwinnett Orthodontics team in February of 2020 after completing her orthodontic specialty residency program. Dr. Humes attended the University of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia. Like Dr. Wilmot, Dr. Humes is a Board-certified orthodontist, and they both strive to provide the best care and smiles possible. She fits right in with the rest of the group because Dr. Humes is genuinely excited about seeing each of her patients.

“We really do love our patients, and we care about each of them a lot!” said Dr. Humes. “It’s fun to run into them out in the community and get a chance to say hello.”

Being part of the community is a high priority for Gwinnett Orthodontics. Kids in local Lilburn schools had the chance to see a special dental health presentation by Drs. Wilmot and Humes, as they taught kids about why taking care of their teeth is so important. They even brought their mascot, a dog puppet named Pop Tart, who has become a much-beloved part of the presentation. “I want to educate kids about taking care of their teeth for a lifetime,” Dr. Wilmot said.

The office also offers educational opportunities to high school students. They have hosted over a dozen high school interns who are interested in pursuing dentistry or other health care fields. Dr. Wilmot enjoys educating and mentoring these young students as they learn about what makes her field so interesting.

When they are not giving presentations at schools, the

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Gwinnett Orthodontics team can be found at an annual breast cancer walk to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Though they are not sure if the walk is happening in 2020, they still work to raise funds in the office. For instance, for patients who choose to get pink colors on their braces, the office makes a donation to the research cause.

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IN THIS ISSUE 5 On the Cover: The Team That Makes You Smile: Welcome to

Gwinnett Orthodontics 7 From the Publisher: One Man’s Opinion 9 Op-Ed: Up Close with Gwinnett County District 3 10 Chaplain’s Corner: Overwhelmed with Digital Learning?

11 Crane’s Corner: It’s in the Mail 12 Community Spotlight: Everyone Deserves a Good Landing 13 School Supplies and a Lesson in Hope 14 A “Hole” Lot of Fun 15 More Than the 3 Rs 17 SportsTalk: Relentless is Parkview High’s Pursuit 19 Business RadioX: Raising the Voices of the Business Community 20 Pet Perch: Who Advocates for Your Dog, You or Your Dog? 21 Forever Young: 100 Years and Counting

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Hey there, Our Town Gwinnett Community. I appreciate all of you so very much. Also, I want to thank each of you for being a unique and special person. We are all created in God’s image and desire to have relationships with other people. I may not know all of you, but your feedback and encouragement to me is greatly appreciated. And it helps me in writing these columns and other things I do. Iron sharpens iron. So, let me share some things on my mind in September 2020.

Let me encourage you all to the consider the time we are living in. It is tough.

Unprecedented. Lonely. Frustrating. Confusing. Overwhelming. Unknown, and much more.

Quite frankly, there are no real words that are good enough to encompass or describe 2020 – and things keep changing. We are living history that will be studied for years.

In such an environment where we are isolated a lot more than we are used to, we often turn to social media to interact and express ourselves. There is nothing wrong with these tools and I use most of them. However, social media can be toxic. These amazing tools of communication can create great division and can seemingly push our buttons and/or push us over the edge. So, if what we post divides people, puts people down, or is not encouraging in nature, then maybe we should think twice before posting. Right?

I hope we can give each other the benefit of the doubt, and love more, listen better, judge less, care more, smile, and be patient. We all need to be loved and told it is all going to be okay. IT WILL. This too SHALL pass. Trust me, I do not profess to have mastered all these things, and I work on them each day. Also, realize there are a lot of real and raw emotions we have in us due to this time. This is normal. Let us seek to help each other and not judge each other.

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Op-Ed: Up Close with Gwinnett County District 3

Welcome to Gwinnett Orthodontics Continued from page 5

By Jasper Watkins III

What is a commissioner responsible for? What does a commissioner do for us here in Gwinnett County, and why is that important to you? My website provides my background and qualifications, which brings us to the general election on November 3rd.

Gwinnett needs diverse leadership at the table – representation that includes experienced leadership, smart decision making, and someone who can rally our communities, municipalities, and local businesses during and after this pandemic to work together towards economic recovery and a healthy future.

We are at a pivotal point in determining how we want to move forward; it is about the “collective us.”

We can make the difference together here in Gwinnett County. We are neither victims nor sheep, and we have a choice of how we progress as Gwinnett County citizens. “Let’s choose Progress together,” and put Gwinnett First.

I see the explosive growth in District 3 – extensive approval of housing initiatives, infrastructure, and business expansions, whether they are needed or not. I have attended council meetings where I have witnessed homeowners and concerned citizens voicing their opinions to both the Gwinnett County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners on all the traffic congestion and school overcrowding, only to have approvals/non- approvals moved down the calendar for an up and down vote where the scheduling for public engagement is not made easy. We can do better folks, and we will.

I can help move Gwinnett forward. My goals are to address infrastructure expansion (water, sewage, traffic), and transportation infrastructure (roads, traffic flow, transit service improvements). This will be done with transparency (having access to your commissioner, counsels/committees and open forums, and the establishment of a communications portal for feedback and response).

I want to provide some answers as to what the powers and responsibilities of a county commissioner are: • Build and maintain roads, bridges • Plan, review, prepare, and decide on the annual budget for the county • Provide for the protection of the general health and welfare of county residents • Build and maintain stormwater and sewage systems • Promote economic and industrial development • Undertake comprehensive planning, zoning, and development controls • Provide emergency management (sheriff, law enforcement, fire response) As I close, I do want to take a moment to recognize a major achievement for the board under the leadership of Chairwoman Nash. The Gwinnett Development Authority and Board of Commissioners recently approved up to $70 million to build a research center to be located near Dacula that will position District 3 and the County to become a critical player Continued on page 16

You may also notice something else when you walk in the doors. They are very comfortable with the latest technology for orthodontic care. Whether it is minimizing teeth impressions through the use of scanners, and the use of aligners, like Invisalign, to straighten the teeth, every member of this team embraces technology trends so they can offer the best to their patients. They even have an option for virtual appointments where you can send pictures of your teeth from your phone to a secure link to receive advice and help from someone on staff. The chairside assistants are also certified by the State of Georgia in orthodontics, meaning that any staff member who helps you is prepared to give you the best care available.

If you have been looking for an orthodontist, your search is over. Gwinnett Orthodontics will be your first and last stop. They see children starting at age seven to adults of all ages!

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By Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz I do not remember exactly which day of the week it was; somehow all days look and feel the same. But that morning as I walked into the dining room where two of five kids were digital learning, I heard Ben (age 5 years) and Gabe (age 8) having a disagreement about something. After a lot of yelling, I heard Gabe scream at Ben, “I just had enough of you,” and walked away.

To be honest, while it was a little bit funny though not the best way to react, Ben’s behavior was simply a microcosm of what many of us are feeling.

The more I have conversations with people during this pandemic season, the more I realize people are getting weary about it. In a lot of cases, they have had enough – enough of the stress because of the unknown, enough of financial struggles, enough of isolation that is leading to depression, enough of friends and family members getting sick, enough of anxiety with digital learning, and the list goes on and on.

I really wish I could tell you that I can make it all go away, but I cannot do that. But what I can do is give you some words that can help you keep pressing on during this season of life.

These are four simple steps that my wife and I tell ourselves every day during this digital learning season. We did not come up with them, we got them from a Bible story in the Old Testament from a prophet named Elijah. (See 1 Kings 19).

As you are overwhelmed with life and digital learning, let me encourage you to do the following: 1. Do not run yourself into the ground. Take a moment to stop and breathe and be still.

Maybe it’s time to stop running for a little bit; time to shift from a sprint and realize that we are in a marathon.

2. Do not shut people out. I tell my congregation repeatedly that life is hard enough to do it alone, that life is better together. Don’t shut people out of your life in these moments of Continued on page 14

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By Bill Crane “To avoid even the appearance of any impact on election mail, I am suspending these initiatives until after the election is concluded,” said US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in testimony before the US House of Representatives.

When was the last time you sent someone a hand-written letter or mailed birthday or Christmas cards to friends and family? How much of your own mail stream at home is comprised of bills and junk mail? During this pandemic how much shopping have you done online?

The US Postal Service (USPS) delivers billions of letters, parcels, and bulk and commercial classes of mail annually to almost every household and commercial business address, as well as millions of P.O. boxes across the country. Our USPS has a 9-member board that appoints the US Postmaster General, who, behind the president of the United States, is currently our second highest-paid civil servant. The USPS employs roughly 497,000, making it larger than the US Army and the Veterans Administration, the second-largest agency attached to our federal government.

Over the past decade, thousands of blue mailboxes across the country have been removed and retired in an effort that began during the Obama Administration. Most parcels will not fit into those mailboxes, and as first-class mail volume has declined, the costs of maintaining and servicing those boxes each day have been static. Yet despite their removal, the USPS still daily moves nearly 500-million items each day.

A long-range USPS plan, which long pre-dates Postmaster LeJoy’s tenure (which began in June 2020 during the pandemic), called for removing roughly 10 percent of aging, larger sorting machines (671 across the country). California was slated for the largest number of machines scheduled for retirement (59), followed by Florida (59), Texas (58), New York (52), and Ohio (34). Only Alaska was spared from the current sorter de-commissioning list.

This number of machines targeted for removal during 2020 – if functioning at full capacity – could handle roughly 21.4 million pieces of paper mail per day, again against a total of nearly half a billion pieces of mail being handled each day. What do those sorters do?

• Facer-canceler systems add barcodes to incoming mail to allow for tracking and to expedite mail moving from end to end • Barcode sorters separate labeled mail by ZIP code, and then sub-sort into a delivery sequence by route carrier • Flat sorting and sequencing machines handle larger and out-sized flat mail pieces, but these machines are more prone to jamming and under-performing, and many mail handlers say they are unreliable and simply prefer sorting these flats by hand Absentee and mail-in ballots are both first-class mail. An absentee ballot requires a “request” for that ballot, via mail, email, phone, or online request to their state or local election office. This demonstrates that the ballot is going to a registered voter. Five states currently (Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, and Washington state) handle almost ALL balloting by mail-in voting, meaning that a ballot is automatically mailed, at every election, to every registered voter for casting.

Earlier this year, the USPS warned that it may be difficult, with the surge of absentee and mail-in voting, for the post office to guarantee timely delivery of ALL ballots when it does not control nor is even aware of all the ballot receipt deadlines in each state (which vary). California, as one example, will tabulate ballots delivered up to one week following an election.

But even if all 350 million Americans cast their ballots by mail and secured a postmark before election day, and mailed those ballots the week of the election, the vast majority of those ballots will all be delivered in time for tabulation. But the USPS does NOT otherwise guarantee a time frame for the delivery of first-class mail; it only holds a priority, with Express and Priority Mail already in line ahead of it. However, in this age of manufactured crises, and this president also often being his own worst enemy – or at least his thumbs – removing aging postal sorters has become a Constitutional crisis.

Vote early, in person if you can, and assist your friends and family members who cannot do so with voting by absentee or mail, and dropping their ballot in the mail, or in an elections office drop box at least the week prior to Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and our USPS will handle the rest. And ZIP code, not machine sorters, moves the mail.

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I recently spoke to Trey Lewis, the founder and CEO of Good Landing Recovery, based out of Dacula, who shared with me that he, too, was an addict at one point in his life and fully understands the loneliness and feeling of isolation involved on the path to recovery.

Lewis served as an active member of the US Air Force and attended Mercer University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Leadership. When Lewis developed an addiction to drugs and alcohol, he spent years going through ten different programs, but finally found freedom from the addiction through spiritual recovery when he was saved in Christ at age twenty-five. Lewis served as a minister for many years, which played a huge part in him founding the faith-based program Good Landing Recovery in 2017 to share his story of transformation and to offer real and lasting results through spiritual redemption to inspire others on their path of addiction. The goal is to not only allow the participants to come out healed from their addiction, but also to be empowered to lead a purpose-filled life to inspire others.

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I thought about explaining that there was a sale. I thought about several answers. But in the end, I gave her the one I had given myself. I told her, “I’m going to get school supplies because I have hope. I know that we’ll be back in the building at some point, and I want you to be ready.” Now things have shifted since that conversation, but in some ways the outlook remains.

It is a similar answer I gave to one of my high school senior students last spring. He had written in his journal how he did not see the point of all the schoolwork because we were all in quarantine. I told him I understood his view and respected it, but I also pointed out that life will go on for most of us at some point when quarantine is over. We focus on that point, however distant, and we continue with the seemingly pointless because it helps us remember that there will be an end to this pandemic. It has not come as soon as we had thought, and right now the end is not readily visible. But it is there. And if we remember it is there and work towards that goal, we have something to hold on to. This is not the end, but there will be an end.

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3. Do not focus on the negative. I am not suggesting that your struggles and challenges are not real, but I want to encourage you that as overwhelming as your situation may be, you need to keep an eye on any upsides in the situation. There is grace in every situation, and while it may be hard to see it, it is there, trust me.

4. Do not forget God. I strongly believe that God is near all of us, regardless of our circumstances. Sometimes it may not feel like it, somedays we may not even believe it, but God is near. So do not forget to seek God. He is eager to listen and eager to engage in your life and walk this journey with you.

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Old Town Lilburn restaurants Agavero Cantina Parkside and 1910 Public House have partnered with Cornhole ATL to bring Lilburn’s first Cornhole League to City Park. “We had ten teams and about thirty-five players participate this summer, and we are hoping to double that this fall,” explained Brian Burchik, Community Development Administrator for the City of Lilburn.

For an entry fee of $47, teams of two players will be assured seven weeks of matches and a league shirt. Games are scored to 21, and matchups are best of 3 games at one match-up per week at their skill-level. “Our 7-week leagues include a season-ending tournament with a championship trophy and other prizes,” Burchik said. “The qualifying teams from each location will be eligible to compete in the larger State Championship Cornament with a chance to win additional prizes and get your team name on The Cup!” Players are organized into four skill-sets: Beginner can hit the board 1-2 times per 4 bags; Intermediate players can hit the board consistently and a few in the hole; Intermediate+ are high level Intermediate players, but unsure if they are Advanced, and; Advanced players will have all four bags are on the board or in the hole.

“During COVID, there have been a lot of different online options for recreation programs,” said Burchik. “This is one of those things that we’re able to do and be socially distant.”

Robert and Wendy Lynch of Lilburn signed up to play this fall with their friends. “Robert and I joined the cornhole league because we think it will be a fun competition in an environment of normalcy,” Wendy explained. “We appreciate the league providing this opportunity for camaraderie that people need during this time.”

Players are outdoors and spread apart, and sanitizing stations are available. Players and spectators should wear masks and personal beanbags are available for purchase. “I like it because it truly is a game anyone can play,” Burchik said. “I’ve been beat by little kids. I have been run over by people much older than me. The park is a great location and fun for the entire family.”

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By Ron Lambros School has begun in Gwinnett County, but even before it began, a great debate had ensued by almost everyone across the nation, our state, and our county: digital learning or in-class education?

Now, I have no dog in this hunt – well, maybe I do. While my two children graduated from high school in 2000 and 2001, four of my six grandchildren are in elementary school. So like everyone else, I have an opinion and a perspective on the good and the bad of both methods.

I am well aware that feelings run deep in both camps, and there are many who are far more educated to make an impassioned case for each method of educating our children. But I’d like to join the crowd, grab a megaphone, and state my case.

COVID-19 has tossed our entire way of doing anything into a blender. We’re in uncharted waters, making decisions on the fly almost daily. And when that happens, people either agree or disagree – strongly – with each decision, especially when it comes to our children and their well-being. The results? Protests, honking horns, frustration, and the feeling that nothing will ever be the same again.

Putting politics aside, my main concern has been for my grandchildren and all the children currently enrolled in every educational system throughout the country who are forced to learn digitally. I know in many ways it is the only safe way of educating during a pandemic, but I grieve for each one of them who are losing out on one of the fundamental elements of growing up – relationships.

We’re all aware of the 3 Rs of education: reading, writing, and arithmetic. But we need to add relationships to the mix. If we don’t, the damage could affect our children for generations to come.

Face it, our children spend far too much time on electronic devices as it is. With their smartphones, iPads, and computers, they’ve forgotten how to communicate and socially interact with others who are just as wrapped up with theirs. They are dependent on these devices to maintain their perception of normalcy. It is how they define their world. Now, to make these devices the very avenue for their education makes them even more vulnerable to the ill-effects that may follow.

When I think back to being in school, I remember the teaching, the homework, the tests, and the structure of it all. But the thing I remember most fondly are the friends who were right there with me, the relationships that were forged, and the education that was gained by social interaction, that taught me more about life than a book ever could. It is sad to think that our children will miss out on most of this due to all that is happening in our schools today.

I loved to read and write, and arithmetic and history were my favorite subjects. But I also loved my buddies that I spent seven hours a day with who taught me what real friends do, and share, and make possible when you just have fun. No smartphone, iPad, or computer can replace that. It is far too special.

I earnestly pray for those in authority who are making the tough calls when it comes to our kids and their education. I know whatever they decide, they will not please everyone. But I’d like to think that each of them will take just a moment and remember the relationships, the friendships, they had when they were children in school, and remember just how special and important they really were in their growing-up years. If they do, maybe they will make the right decisions for all our children everywhere. It will be the best thing they can ever do.

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Parkview athletic teams began conditioning and having practices in June, following strict CDC guidelines. “I am proud of our coaches,” Gast said. “They have done a remarkable job with protocols and keeping players and coaches safe.” And even though the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has pushed back opening season games for football and cheer competitions, Gast is excited about this fall. “We have gone to completely cash-free ticketing,” he explained. “Spectators will need to purchase tickets at the GoFan.co website or in person with a credit card. This will also allow us to limit the capacity set by the GHSA.” The GoFan.co website also offers student season tickets, which helps prevent loss and theft of tickets. “This digital ticket option will be great, all the way around.” Gast also noted that masks are mandatory inside all Gwinnett County Facilities and highly recommended outdoors.

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Forever Young: 100 Years and Counting

By Ron Lambros “Only look back to see how far you’ve come.” – Winnie the Pooh Walk down the halls of Benton House of Grayson, and you will soon find the smiles and laughter of Ms. Agnes Wansley, a four-year resident of the assisted living facility. You will quickly realize that she is no ordinary lady. She is unique in so many ways, including the fact that she has beaten the odds and is about to become one of the less than 2% of the United States population and celebrate her 100th birthday. That’s a century of living and a treasure-trove of memories.

Agnes was born on September 9, 1920, just a couple of years after World War I ended, and the very same year that women were given the right to vote. She would grow up in the throes of the Great Depression, live through several more wars, survive numerous epidemics and pandemics, and manage to fill her heart and mind with the precious memories that overcame numerous trials and adversity.

“I consider myself a native Georgian,” she proudly says. “I grew up in Jessup, worked and got married in Savannah, raised my family in Clarkston, and lived in Stone Mountain and Loganville, before moving to my current residence in Grayson.” And in-between Jessup and Grayson, she’s packed in a lot of living!

“Growing up during the Great Depression, we were poor, but we never went hungry,” she says. “We lived in a two-room house that we shared with another family. My mother and father sort of spoiled me. We had no money and very few toys, so we played hopscotch, marbles, jump rope, roller skated and shared a bicycle from time to time. We didn’t have a lot, but we made the most of it and had a good time.”

Agnes loved music and loved to dance. Glenn Miller was one of her favorites, and she loved to dance to the popular music of the day, songs like “Tennessee Waltz,” “As Time Goes By,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and “Chattanooga Choo-Choo.” She started dancing when she was nine and never quit. “I could dance all night with any man or boy who could keep up,” she jokingly admits.

Dances like the Jitterbug, Swing, Boogie-Woogie, and others kept her happily occupied as she grew up, and eventually led her to meet her future husband, Neal Wansley, an all-state end in football from Lincolnton, Georgia. Neal had enlisted in the Navy at the onset of World War II and was stationed in Savannah, where they met.

“We were both attending an Soldiers’ Social Services of Savannah dance on the base,” she says. “On a bet, he made a date with me and, like they say, the rest is history.” Neal won the bet and won a bride in the process. “We raised two children, have three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. I am immensely proud of my family.”

Thinking back over the past 100 years, Agnes looks at her life as a true blessing.

“Compared to today,” she says, “I grew up in a good time. The world today is not in a good place. Everyone is mean, bad, and unkind to one another. There is too much fighting and killing going on and it makes me sad.”

She thinks back to kinder, gentler times of going to movies on Saturday and watching the serials, dancing to the jukebox at Snooky’s Drug Store, and watching American Bandstand on television. “I do really hope that the world will wake up and smell the roses and change their ways to those of goodness, kindness, and respect. I include that wish in my nightly prayers.”

Agnes’ faith has always been a constant in her life. “I have a deep faith in God and believe that it is His plan to keep me on this earth for this length of time,” she says. “I love my church and Sunday School class, and have really missed attending due to the virus. My church is my second family. And I pray every night, asking for God’s help and to bless my family and friends. I know that my time on this earth is short, but I believe that because of my belief in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, I will make it to Heaven.”

Of course, the question begged to be asked, “To what do you attribute your longevity?”

I thought she would surely say it was because she never smoked, never drank, never did drugs; or that she stayed active and busy, traveling abroad or being actively involved at the Benton House; or that modern inventions and technologies have made it possible. Her answer? “Burnt toast,” she laughingly says. “I have two pieces of burnt toast most mornings for breakfast. If it isn’t black, I send it back for more toasting. My children say I’ve lived so long because of the charcoal in my body that filters out the bad stuff!”

Whatever it is and whatever she’s done, on September 9th, Agnes will officially join the ranks of a Centenarian. She is a living testimony of the expression that “it’s not the years in the life that matter; it’s the life in the years.”

Happy Birthday, Ms. Agnes! Something tells me you will blow out all 100 candles in a single breath!

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Relentless is Parkview High’s Pursuit Continued from page 17 setter/outside hitter. “The seniors this year are all standouts,” Gast added. Seniors include Meg Youngblood playing libero, Sarah Ramsey as setter, Tai Ragland as middle hitter, Audrey Noyseng as defensive specialist, and CC Halsey as the outside hitter. Godfree has high expectations about the season.

The Cross-Country team is poised to do very well this year, especially under the continued leadership of coaches Mike Demarest and Richard King. The girls had the best time trials in years, and the boys’ team was also excellent. Gast predicts the cross-country team has excellent potential to place in the top at state. Demarest and King are excited about four specific runners: Emma Geaney, Abi Debebe, Jaimie Chen, and Haley Primm. Combined, they logged over 1,500 miles in summer training. The team has a few great candidates who have had solid opening performances, including, Abby Hall, Gracie Geaney, Zhari Maxineau and Catalina Giang. According to Demarest, Andrew Todd made a monster jump from last season after running more than 600 miles this summer. Caden Hall is battling back after a minor injury, and Antonio Valenti, who transferred from California, has stepped right in and is looking strong. Rounding out Parkview’s top seven male runners is Martin Robles, Jack Holcomb, and Xavier Turner. Demarest said, “We also have a good-looking freshman team, namely Gabe Mares.” The team had its first race of the season on August 22 where the Varsity Girls took 3rd and Varsity Boys took 6th. The JV squads took 3rd and 4th for girls, and 3rd and 5th in boys.

Last year, Jessica Sinclair took the position as head coach for the Panthers. Gast expects her success will continue this season. The team reached the Elite Eight of the state playoffs and won the region championship. A lot of talent graduated last year, but this year will be especially exciting. “We have some great upperclassman this year,” said Gast, “as well as two talented freshman that will be playing varsity, Braelyn Queen and Olivia Kotowski.”

The Corky Kell Classic is set to kick off the 2020 high school football season with the largest and most wide-ranging lineup in the event’s twenty-nine-year history. The game was relocated and moved back, but will span across four days for the first time. It will have nine separate venues showcasing a total of nine games, all on television. Parkview will then host its first game against Mountain View.

This season looks to be exciting and prosperous for Parkview. The Panthers are currently ranked fourth in the state and running back, Cody Brown, who has scored 53 touchdowns, is projected to garner the majority of the offensive touches to start the 2020 season. Brown was

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