the News March 28, 2015 Volume 6, Issue 50

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Volume 6, Issue 50

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Oden’s new $40K SUV approved

Wearing a different hat

By Michelle Kim

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It was Hat Day at Hightower Trail Elementary on Friday, March 27, as students donated $1 towards Relay for Life in order to wear their favorite hat. Participants in Michelle Darr’s Pre-K class are (pictured clockwise) Parapro Susan Nolan, Cade Cashwell, 5, Nuwoh Harris, 5, Tyresse Spooney, 5, Claire Ransom, 4, Vanessa Dingle, 5, and Deon Hardeman, 5.

HTE has raised more than $1,500 towards this year’s Relay for Life so far. The 2015 Rockdale County Relay for Life will be held April 17, 6 p.m. – midnight, at 1400 Parker Road. Upcoming fundraisers include Dairy Queen Spirit Night April 7, 5-8 p.m. and Mini Bank Night at Trinity Baptist, 301 Honey Creek Rd on March 31. Cancer survivors celebrate with a luncheon today, March 28, 11:30 a.m., at Rockdale Medical Center. So far, 31 teams and 164 participants have raised $22,871. Top three participants as of Friday are Ray Allen, Charles Mason and Michelle Darr; Top three teams are the Pine Street Road Runners, Trinity Baptist, and JH House Elementary. For more information, go to www. relayforlife.com/rockdalega Michelle Kim/The News

The Board of Commissioners approved a 2015 Ford Expedition for Chairman Richard Oden with a price tag of more than $40,000 in a split 2-1 vote, with Post 1 Commissioner Oz Nesbitt voting against.

Nesbitt had strong words on the matter after Tuesday’s meeting, where he attempted to separate the vote on the SUV from the rest of the consent See how agenda. His much other motion died for lack of a counties spent second.

Post 2 Com- on their missioner Do- vehicles reen Williams — PAGE 14 then quickly brought the motion to approve the consent agenda, which included the new take-home SUV, and was seconded by Oden. Nesbitt voted to oppose the consent agenda.

After the meeting, Nesbitt said, “I’m disappointed at the amount of mixed messages that have been sent to the people of Rockdale County. Chairman Oden mentioned two weeks ago that he listens to the people of the community. And yet when

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37th Annual Fundraiser Rockdale Cares, Inc.

Continues to be blessed by the support of our community.

Our 37th Annual Fundraiser was successful thanks to our sponsors, individual contributors, auction donations, business and corporate donors, and our dedicated Board of Directors.

Our special thanks to the wonderful and talented volunteer entertainers who gave of their time for this event.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to provide relief to caregivers responsible for 24/7 care of their developmentally challenged family member. Our respite home is located in The Light House Village and provides overnight, weekend and weekly care for this special population.

We currently serve nine surrounding counties in the East Metro area.

Our sincere thanks and blessings to each of you.

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The Rockdale County Branch of the NAACP celebrated the 27th annual Freedom Fund Banquet scholarship fundraiser, themed “Education is the Key to a Successful Future,” on March 21 in a packed room at the Ga. International Horse Park. Former Rockdale NAACP President Willie Gibson was surprised the Award for Excellence for his many years of service. Lily of the Valley Pastor T. R. Collins, a long serving member of the Rockdale branch, was recognized with a Community Service award. U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson was recognized with the Jean Williams Community Spirit Award. Keynote speaker Ga. NAACP President the Rev. Dr. Francys Johnson warned about the deterioration of community ties due to greed and individualism and urged leaders to remember their achievements were made possible by those that came before them. “This phrase, ‘black lives matter,’ I have been concerned about that phrase,” said Johnson. “I appreciate that it places ‘black’ at the center of the conversation. For some, that bothers them. So they say ‘all lives matter.’

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NEWS BRIEFS | full stories at ROCKDALENEWS.COM Ethics Board changes approved Staff Reports A proposal to simplify the appointment process to the three-member ethics board, which hears complaints against the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, passed unanimously March 27 after previously failing to receive support. The second reading was waived as well.

Poste 2 Commissioner Doreen Williams proposed to have the Rockdale Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Associations nominate a member of the Coalition for their appointment to the ethics board, rather than have county employees vote on nominees chosen by the Coalition.

The previous revision of the law outlined that the board be composed of one person appointed by the Rockdale Bar Association, one person appointed by the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and one person appointed by county employees who live in the county drawn from a list of nominees chosen by the Rockdale Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Associations.

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Last week, we ran an editorial that encouraged voters not to vote for a candidate because they had a D or R behind their name or because of the color of their skin.

A person who we respect challenged us on our intentions in that those intentions might have been to address this article to our African-American readers.

That couldn’t be further from the truth. If we do an editorial, it is meant to address an issue that might affect all of our readers.

If we wished to direct our comments to any particular members of our community, we will do so.

And we have. When we offer a comment on our editorial pages it is strictly our opinion. We do not expect you to always agree. We do editorials and offer our opinions to hopefully generate thought by our readers.

Our opinions, contrary to some of our local politician’s thoughts, are not personal. If you agree with our opinion or disagree, you are always welcome to share your own opinion either in person or by letter.

We are human here at your community newspaper and we make judgement mistakes from time to time just as you might.

To have a strong community, it is essential that there be a strong community newspaper. Neither is going to exist without the other.

Open honest discussion is important to have in order to insure we have a free society.

We encourage you to share your opinions. We also encourage you to constantly be aggressive in preserving your rights guaranteed by our Constitution and Bill of Rights Our goal is to be here to help you do just that.

If you agree or disagree with anything that appears on our opinion page feel free to write or call our publisher T. Pat Cavanaugh at pcavanaugh@covnews.com or 770-787-6397.

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Thoughts of a Baby Boomer

Looking Back

Editor Michelle Kim

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Saturday, March 28, 2015 RockdaleNews.com/opinion Page 5

t seems every day now some famous personality or former friend has passed away and at 68 it makes me think sometimes of my own mortality.

I was born in 1946 so that makes me the very first of what is referred to as the “Baby Boomers” in this country.

I think a lot T. Pat of the changes that have oc- Cavanaugh Publisher curred in my lifetime, the technology especially, who would have thought when reading comics featuring Dick Tracey that his magic watch on which he talked into, would be more than a reality, today. Heck, 68 years ago if you even had a telephone it was probably part of a party line, in which every neighbor had access to your most private conversations.

I was born in Washington, D.C. but when I was 5 my parents moved to the country – outside of Annapolis, Md. At age 11, I walked half way across Washington D.C. by myself, from one relative’s house to another. In Maryland I lived about a mile down a dirt road surrounded by woods and the Chesapeake Bay. In the summer, I would leave the house in the morning and crab

and fish and play all day not reporting home until late in the evening. My parents never worried about some pervert grabbing me.

I surely wouldn’t let my 10-yearold granddaughter go to the mall by herself let alone do any of the things I did.

In Annapolis, I attended parochial schools and served as an altar boy; never once was I ever molested by a priest or a nun. I did get punished very severely one time though when I was caught sipping the blessed wine in between masses.

I remember in high school if you held hands with a girl by the third date and maybe kissed her on the fourth or fifth date you were hot, and after you told all of your buddies, about your exploits, mostly made up, that poor girl was considered loose.

We used to go to dances on Friday night and the chaperones didn’t worry about booze or drugs. They just worried if you were dancing too close.

Then on a November day in 1963, the world changed. When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, our naivety came to a crashing halt.

Over the next couple of years the whole culture changed – we went from simplistic love songs such as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “Moon River” to the loudest and most vicious of songs about hate and distrust. Our mov-

ies changed from the “Sound of Music” to violent movies such as “Straw Dogs.”

I saw people burn our flag, and spit on our soldiers returning from Viet Nam. Yes, we were changed on that tragic day in 1963. If you will look at life as a giant pendulum, just imagine that the point of that pendulum instantly went from one side to the other, never lingering in the middle, and to this day it has stayed that way.

As I look back on my life I realize that I have had the best of all lives as a newspaper publisher. I got to play at politics without ever having to run for office. I have lunched and dined with mayors, governors and even vice presidents, I’ve sailed the Caribbean and West Indies, and I’ve sat in owner’s boxes at more than one ballpark. I have had the opportunity to mold and change people’s opinions; in short I’ve tasted the sweet wine of life.

I still believe in Peter Pan. I had a bypass operation and a heart attack, but it never occurred to me that I wouldn’t be here today; it still hasn’t.

I’ve been to the bottom of life and back again to the top. I was once a liberal Democrat and now am what I would call a Churchill Republican. I tear up when the flag passes; I still believe we have the best country in the world. I believe my family is the most beau-

tiful and loving of all families. I actually cried like a baby when my cat Missy was put to sleep this week. I bawled again when we buried her under the pines in the back yard.

I still enjoy still being a publisher; I am happy as a lark because I recently reconnected with old friends and I look forward to having a cocktail or two with my wife as we sit on our deck and listen to Pandora on my phone and we actually talk about the events of the day and the happenings of our family. We keep a running account of whose side of the family is the nuttiest – or as they say today, dysfunctional – at any given moment.

One of my biggest regrets is that I still don’t know how to use all the functions on my computer or phone or even the television for that matter.

In spite of what’s going on in the world right now and in spite of the fact that we haven’t recovered from 1963, I am glad I’m a Baby Boomer. I finally accept that all things will be handled by the Good Lord, when and how it is to happen. Until then I plan to spend the rest of my life enjoying a multitude of blessings.

Now if I could only find Tinkerbell.

T. Pat Cavanaugh is the publisher of The News and can be reached at 770-787-6397 or pcavanaugh@covnews.com.

Your reaction to “the county commission approving Rockdale County Chairman Richard Oden’s $40,000 SUV purchase.”

Terry D Johnson: I guess we are paying

for the gas, insurance and upkeep of this vehicle too. Meanwhile, my husband works 80 hours a week and drives a $200 car back and forth to work.

Dominique Jones: That was real stupid....Conyers is not that big...a regular vehicle would have been fine..meantime we got neighborhoods that need attention Kimberly Mitchell: Wth why can’t he supply his own freaking vehicle like the rest of us Sherrill Smith: Was this really necessary?

Steven Holmes: I’m not at all in favor of this, but in fairness I’d point out that Oden’s predecessor, Roy Middlebrooks, had an Eddie Bauer Expedition that is apparently “worn

out”. I am disappointed that our new Post 2 Commissioner, after advocating for a more fuel efficient vehicle, rolled over and voted in favor.

Al Smith: It’s good to see that Atleast one person is using common sense. Mrs. Williams ran advocating that she wanted change , well we have seen your first change . Let’s see what the next change is you will allow . This is all about protecting your party rather than thinking of us the people who have to pay the taxes.

Josh McKelvey: All these comments, and I bet there are only 20 ppl at the next BOC meeting. Y’all have the power folks. Use it. Show up. Be heard.

Jeanna Dawson: Not thrilled with this... was the car wrapped up in some kind of deal

with other arrangements? Was it in the budget?

What else got approved with this? Doreen Barry Williams states that she had to compromise too...on what?

Rick Gomes: Why doesn’t he buy his own vehicle like everyone else. Itshouldn’t be a perk for a “civil servant”.

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Summer

Camp Guide As we pendulum between balmy, summerlike afternoons and chilly temps, let’s not lose sight that summer is right around the corner.

That means many things, primarily for parents of a certain age, time to schedule your children’s summer activities, stat.

Cross an item off your to-do list and, many times, save some cash by registering early.

ARTS CAMPS CRCA ArtSmart Camp June 15-19, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., $10/day fee for after care until 5 p.m.; This year’s ArtSmart Camp will be held at The Rockdale Career Academy on Monday through Thursday. The camp offers

students the opportunity to learn about different types of art, such as painting, music, etc. Your child will explore their creativity during their five daily classes and will participate in a performance at 3pm on the last day. Tuition is $125 before June 1 and $150 after this date. Tuition includes all supplies, daily snacks, and a pizza party on Thursday.

Campers are asked to bring lunch Monday – Wednesday.

Classes are filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. www. conyersarts.org/programs, information@conyersarts.org, 770-922-3143 Dance Camp at Conyers School of Ballet July 13- 17. Princess Dance Camp (ages 4-5) 9:30 a.m.

– Noon; Mini Dance Days, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., two classes for those who completed Ballet I and older Beginners; Dance Days of Summer, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Jazz and Ballet for advanced students; Along with dance instruction, aspiring ballerinas will have interludes of crafts, music and drama. Register by June 2.

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8 • Saturday, March 28, 2015 Continued from PAGE 7 classes, commercial shoot, and an Atlanta Dream Halftime performance; July 13-17, Broadway Kids Mini-Camp, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.; ages 4 – 8; Your little star will shine bright while they dance, act and sing their way into your heart. End of camp performance on Friday.

June 15 – July 25; ages 3 – adult; weekly classes in various dance forms – ballroom, hip hop, belly dancing - music, voice, acting and Krav Maga. $5 discount with ad in this edition; 2204 Salem Rd., Conyers. For more information, visit www. dominyschool.com or call 770388-7916.

Jenae’s Dance Experience Showcase Fourth annual recital May 16, 6 p.m.; ages 4-18 years; Showcasing ballet, lyrical, jazz funk, tap (beginners

and intensive), African, hip hop; also teaching drama and beginners tumbling; For more information, www. jenaesdanceexperience.com

May 27-29; for more information, contact 678-6875987 or rbradley@rockdale. k12.ga.us ACADEMIC CAMPS

SPORTS Rockdale Gymnastics Day Camp Check out the wide range of activities all under one roof for you and your kids.

Gymnastics, tumbling, dance, swimming, along with rock climbing, bungees, zip lines, basketball, trampolines, air hockey, field sports, kick ball, Frisbee. Swimming lessons for ages 3-12. “Mom and me” cheer and tumbling for parents and kids ages preschool-advanced. Summer Walton Facility and Madison location; Cindy 678-780-1365 or for Madison contact allie@ rockdalegymnastics.com Salem Summer Basketball Skills Camp

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RCPS Enrichment Camps Rockdale County Public Schools’ annual Summer Enrichment Camps offers a variety of fun, educational, hands-on topics for students rising grades 2-8. Morning session and afternoon session available; students welcome to attend both. Cost $50 per course. Held at Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Dr. For more information, contact Academic Rigor Coordinator Joanna Anglin at janglin@rockdale. k12.ga.us Rockdale Magnet School’s Summer STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, &

Mathematics) June 1-5; For Rising 5th - 8th grade students. Two sessions, morning 9 a.m. – noon, afternoon 12:30 – 3:30 pm. All classes are hands-on, lab intensive, and lead by Magnet faculty and students.

At 930 Rowland Road, Conyers; www. rockdalemagnetschool.com or call 770-483-8737.

DAY CAMPS Junior Master Gardener Summer Day Camp June 8-19, rising 4th-6th graders; 9am - 4:30pm; at the Rockdale County UGA Cooperative Extension Office, 1400 Parker Road; Cost $90, which includes Junior Master Gardener handbook, field trips, supplies, and graduation pin; Registration Deadline: May 25, 2015. If you like to get dirty, grow plants, look at bugs, or just curious about

nature, this program may be just right for you! The program is full of fun learning activities along with community service and leadership projects. You will have the chance to make friends, take field trips and become officially certified as a Junior Master Gardner; 770278-7373 Discovery Point Summer Camp 2015 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., MondayFriday; Discovery Point, 2250 Ebenezer Rd, Conyers; Fieldtrips, fun, learning; K-5th grade; no enrollment deadline; 770-918-1888 Conquerors Summer Camp May 26-July 17, 2015; at Excel Christian Academy Conyers, 1825 Ga. Highway 138 NE, Conyers; music, field trips, arts and crafts, tumbling, swimming, bowling, laser tag, parks, picnics, creative Continued on PAGE 9

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Saturday, March 28, 2015 • 9 horseback riding, a ropes course, swimming, fishing, canoeing, archery, paintball, etc. Open House on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; www.campwestminster.org or call 770-483-2225. 2412 Lake Rockaway Road, Conyers.

Rock Eagle 4-H Camp July 6-10; ages – rising 5th to 7th graders; Tuition $345, includes meals, transportation, lodging, insurance, T-shirt; payment plan available; you are invited to come to camp with Rockdale County 4-H and see what 4-H is all about.

Call or stop by the Cooperative Extension office for more, 1400 Parker Rd. SE Lobby A, Conyers, GA 30094; 770-2787373 CHARLIE ELLIOTT WILDLIFE CENTER 2015 Junior Naturalist Summer Camp

Day Camp Sessions Nature Scouts (ages 5-6): This fun-filled week gives campers the chance to discover the amazing world of animals and their habitats through games and exploration.

Ponding and wildlife watching are just a few of the fun activities that will round out our adventures.

• June 2-5, 2014 (9 a.m. – 1:30pm) • Cost: $120 per camper Charlie’s Trackers (ages 7-8): Just like Charlie Elliott in his youth, campers will gain new outdoor skills while they hike forest trails, explore waterways and search for wildlife evidence. Live animal encounters, games and crafts are also planned for this week of fun and adventure.

• June 9-12, 2015 (9 a.m. 4 p.m.)

• Cost: $125 per camper Wildlife Rangers (ages

9-10): Wildlife Rangers will travel back in time to imagine what life was like for the Native Americans and early settlers of this area. Campers will learn basic survival skills such as shelter building, outdoor cooking, animal tracking, fishing, canoeing, archery, games and old-time music.

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EASTER SERVICES AND ACTIVITY GUIDE SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Palm Sunday mass 11 a.m., Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; Palm Sunday mass of the Lord’s Passion THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Holy Thursday mass 5:20 p.m., Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7 p.m.; St. Pius X Catholic Church FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Good Friday 2 p.m., Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Good Friday 7 p.m., Springfield Baptist Church, 1877 Iris Dr, Conyers; Guest preacher Dr.

William Watley of St. Phillip AME Good Friday 7 p.m.; Conyers First UMC, 921 North Main St NW, Conyers Good Friday 7 p.m.; Smyrna Presbyterian Church, 2920 Ga. Hwy 212, Conyers St. Pius X 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross; 7 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Veneration of the Cross; St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2621 GA Highway 20 SE Conyers, 30013; Good Friday Service Noon; Antioch AME, Stone Mountain Campus 765 S. Hairston Road, Stone Mountain; SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Easter egg hunt celebration 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Parkwood Farms Therapy Center, 2519 Parkwood Rd, Snellville; For children of all ages and abilities; Enjoy photo opportunities, crafts,

and fun for all; Child ID kits available for $5 each (onsite completion assistance available); Tom McPike, tom. mcpike@rockdalecounty.org; 770-278-7249 Community Easter Egg Hunt Noon; Emmanuel Community Church, 1821 Walker Rd, Conyers, next to fire station; 678-413-3603, www.emmanuelconyers.com Community Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Smyrna Presbyterian, 2920 Ga. Hwy 212, Conyers; 770-483-8962, smyrnapc1827@gmail.com First Baptist Covington Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28th, 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. – Join First Baptist Covington at Academy Springs Park (Conyers Street & Legion Drive) for an Easter Egg Hunt. Bring a treat to share! 770-786-9031 or www. firstbaptistcovington.com for additional information.

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Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m.-noon; Social Circle Elementary School; 10:30 a.m. for 0-2 years; 10:45 a.m. for 3-5 years; 11 a.m. for 6-12 years.

Crossroads Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m.; CrossRoads Baptist Church, 227 County Road 229, Social Circle; Easter Egg hunt with more than 5,000 eggs; free hot dogs, chips and drinks after the hunt.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Community Sonrise Service, by the Interdenominational Movement for Pastoral Accountability Collaboration and Training (IMPACT), 6 a.m., at Bald Rock Baptist Church, 2284 Old Covington Rd, Conyers Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; 4:20 a.m. Easter Vigil, 11 a.m. Easter Day Mass; Rockdale Baptist Church,

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Springfield Baptist Church, 1877 Iris Dr, Conyers; 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Conyers First UMC, 921 North Main St NW, Conyers, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Conyers First Baptist Church, 2100 Ga. Hwy 138 NE, Conyers; 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Discover Point, 1605 Ga. Hwy 138 SE, Conyers; 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon St Pius X Catholic Church, 2621 GA Highway 20 SE Conyers, 30013; 7 a.m., 9 a.m. Folk Choir, 11 a.m.

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Gut check time for the Lady Patriots

By Javon Dickerson

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There are not many schools in the area that take soccer as serious as Heritage, nor are there many in the area as profound as the Patriots’ soccer program, hence the Patriots’ impressive booster club. But when the season is not going as planned, everyone involved in the program starts to worry.

In the midst of their region schedule, there has been a bump in the road for the Lady Patriots of Heritage. After starting off the season 2-0 in Region 8-AAAAA, Heritage has lost its last three region games against Gainesville, Lanier and culminating with a 4-2 loss to Loganville on Tuesday evening.

“We have played ourselves into a tough situation,” Heritage Head Coach Chad Suddeth said. “That’s our third region loss and we’re battling for our playoff lives.”

Against Loganville, Heritage didn’t necessarily play a bad game. The effort was there, but the opportunities that were

given to them weren’t converted. Offensively in the first half, they put themselves in position to score many times by making beautiful crosses and pushing the ball past the defense, but they just couldn’t get the ball in the net. Defensively, they gave those same chances to Loganville and the Lady Red Devils seemed to control the game more.

In the second half, the game opened up for both teams as Loganville scored first and Heritage quickly responded and took a 2-1 lead. But, the Lady Patriots defense could not stop Kat Klingensmith as she scored all four goals for Loganville. It wasn’t just Klingensmith. Loganville constantly pressured Heritage defenders and could have put up more points if it wasn’t for a few impressive saves by Heritage goalkeeper, Kylie Kersh.

“I thought we left some goals out there if we convert those it might have been a different outcome,” Suddeth said. “I was pretty proud of the effort obviously disappointed with the result. “ The major issue that Heritage can fix is having better control of the ball. Opposing defenses pressure their for-

wards and forced them into untimely strikes and errant passes. If they can have better composure when dribbling the ball and find teammates with accurate passes, Heritage can benefit both offensively and defensively because they will get better shots on goal and their defenders won’t get pressured as much if the offense in possession of the ball more.

Coming off a 2014 campaign where they went (8-0) in region play, the Lady Patriots are definitely not reaching the expectation they set for themselves. With just four seniors, this team does have its fair share of young players and as time passes those players will evolve their game into what Suddeth needs them to be for his team to be successful. Currently, Heritage is in fifth place in their region behind the three teams they lost too and a team they beat, Apalachee. Suddeth now has to find a way to motivate his team, and get them on the right track.

“We understand the situation we played ourselves in too,” Suddeth vocalized. “Bottom line, it is gut check time.”

Salem’s Mitchell honored at Naismith Award Banquet

By Shakeem Holloway

sholloway@rockdalenews.com

Salem basketball star Ayanna Mitchell was honored by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Tuesday at the Naismith Award Banquet when she was named to the Metro Atlanta All-Girls Team. Mitchell also recently played in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association State All-Star Senior Showcase where she started at forward and scored 10 points. Mitchell’s North team won 75 -62.

photos provided by Darren Wilkins

From left to right: Ayanna Mitchell at the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association State All-Star Senior Showcase. Mitchell and her father Lucky Mitchell. Mitchell accepting her Naismith Award for the All-Metro Atlanta Girls Team.

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he had an opportunity to downsize, downscale, going from the Expedition to the Ford Explorer, he refused to move away from his own personal interest and ego.

“At the same time, we took a vote on moving forward with green initiatives in Rockdale County, becoming more eco-friendly. The chairman voted for that. However when it came to his personal interest, regarding the environment and the community, he became mute.

The requested vehicle was cut in price from $44,182 to $40,766 - exactly $3,416 less than before – by removing optional equipment such as the tow packing, working lights, platinum paint and 4-wheel drive removed. The XLT package still adds about $13,403 to the standard Expedition price, which includes leather seats and a navigation system.

The City of Conyers has two officials that have take-home vehicles, according to a city spokesperson. Chief of Police Gene Wilson drives a 2013 Dodge Charger that cost, with lights, about $26,550. Public Works and Transportation Director Brad Sutton drives a 2006 F-150 truck that cost about $26,000.

Take-home cars driven by officials of other agencies and counties Newton County Commission Chairman – 2012 Ford Explorer ($23,700) DeKalb County CEO/ Commission Chairman – 2012 Chevy Tahoe LT ($39,277)* Rockdale County Superintendent – 2008 Chevy Tahoe ($29,200) Conyers Police Chief – 2013 Dodge Charger ($26,550, with lights) Rockdale County Sheriff – 2013 Chevy Tahoe ($35,711)** Rockdale County Coroner – 2015 Ford Explorer ($31,840) *not take-home but has use of car with security personnel/driver, car outfitted for police use **traded in for 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT and a Ford Excursion driven by the former Sheriff and purchased with seized federal drug assets

Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Autry drives a 2008 Chevy Tahoe as a take-home vehicle that cost the school system about $29,200.

Newton County’s Board of Commission Chairman drives a 2012 Ford Explorer that cost about $23,700 when it was purchased in 2011.

DeKalb County Interim CEO and Commission Chairman Lee May has use of a 2012 Chevy Tahoe LT, outfitted for police work, which cost $39,277. It is not a take-home vehicle but May is transported in it and has security personnel who drive the vehicle, according to a county spokesperson.

Commissioner Williams initially had reservations about the vehicle due to its $44,182 price tag since when it was introduced at a Jan. 20 work session.

But she said regarding her support Tuesday on the SUV, “It was a compromise. I didn’t get everything I wanted. But neither did the Chairman, and that’s just life.” She pointed out the issue had been on the agenda for three months and needed a conclusion.

Nesbitt said, regarding Williams’ vote, “I’m just as confused about the position of Commissioner Williams, flip-flopping her posture and her stance on this issue.

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We are looking for sales expertise and creative approaches to fit the economic demands of new times in the world of media.

This new sales opportunity will require work in a variety of different markets in suburban Atlanta.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities a plus: • Understanding of digital advertising methods and concepts, web/ internet sales • Knowledge of interactive products and how they function • Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively is required • Able to create creative marketing plans for advertisers • Strong organizational and prioritization skills required • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to make sound business decisions and exhibit detail orientation • Able to quickly build and maintain relationships • Ability to follow up and adapt quickly in fast-paced digital industry • Maintain effective interdepartmental relationships and foster a positive workforce environment • Able to manage transactional sales activity for multiple products • Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines • Able to quickly, accurately and calmly handle decision-making “Weprocess • Must represent the company with professionalism and integrity

Please reply with cover letter, resume and salary of great Technicians to fitMVR our experience and clean requirements to: mediaopportunities2015@gmail.com. team. Applicants must have required.

Call Mike 800-526-5474 experience with service and repair members and sell loans to our of commercial and residential secondary market investors. We H.V.A.C. systems.

Experience with refrigeration is a plus. Good have been in business for over “people skills” are a must. If you 20 years and are owned by 5 are interested, please fax or email credit unions. Our compensation your resume to 770-385-0499 or package includes: base salary; dbiggers@covingtonairsystems. incentives based on loan com. Please give us a call @ 770amount closed; and a generous 385-0068 with any questions.

-PaiD vaCatioNs & HOLIDAYS employee benefit package.

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LLC -traiNiNG ProGraMs 1. Citgo - 1553 Klondike (RASS) class requirement• Cell phone and car mileage expenses included.

A recent undercover sting in Conyers Services, -CoMPaNy N.a.t.e Certification attN: roBiN Wilson

Three businesses cited in underage alcohol sting despite high compliance rate

restaurant health inspection scores

Golden Spoon Jamaican Cuisine, 1360 Dogwood Dr, Conyers, Mar 23, A 92 House of Lin, 2445 Salem Rd, CoBy Staff Reports nyers, Mar 25, A 97 Papa John’s, 3533 Highway 20, Conyers, Mar 25, A 94 Road for all of those who serve• Laptop and/or Tablet for digital product presentation found 93 percent of businesses tested roBiN@CUFs.orG Davido’s 2040 Eastside and design3.75 team forPizza, quick turn-a-round.

2. Six Ways to Sunday alcohol in the city. Not only• Multimedia to see they sellGAalcohol to miP.o. if BoX 1526would Covington, For the full 1123 eLM Street, NE • Relaxed and Business Casual Atmosphere • 770-385-0068 • Fax: 1815 Highway 138, Suite do we continue to educate nors30015 passed the test - the highest rateCoviNGtoN, of Mar 24, C 71 • A wide Dr, open Conyers, and growing digital industry Ga 30014 770-385-0499 list of 39 500 our businesses on state laws compliance over the last year. Only three Pizza Hut, 3504 Georgia Highway Send resume to pcavanaugh@covnews.com 3. Cozumel - 425 Sigman and local ordinances, we can failed out of the 42 businesses checked. businesses 20, Conyers, Mar 25, A 96 Road, Suite 116 the vast majority are The Conyers Police Department’s that passed, prove abiding by them.”

Marshal Unit, along with agents from the Hightower Trail Elementary School, Cozumel was addition- go to rockPrevious operations had Georgia Department of Revenue, con2510 Highway 138, Conyers, Mar 25, pass rates of: January 2013 ducted an underage alcohol operation on ally cited for serving alco- dalenews.

A 97 (76%), November 2013 Friday, March 13. Forty-two businesses hol without a server permit com (89%), August 2014 (81%) within the City of Conyers were visited which is required Chow Dog, 2572 Old Covington Hwy, “We are extremely pleased For information on obtainand underage teens working with CoConyers, Mar 23, A 97 ing a Server Permit and atnyers Police attempted to purchase alco- with our local businesses. 93 Jenny’s Café, 1794 Rockdale Indusholic beverages. Of the restaurants, bars, percent is the best compliance rate we tending RASS, contact 770 929-4207 or have seen performing these checks,” conyers.records@conyersga.gov convenience stores, and package stores trial Blvd, Conyers, Mar 24, C 70

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Doctors’ Day March 30, 2015 We recognize our doctors for all the amazing roles they play each and every day. You are the face of caring in our community. On behalf of the staff, administration and nurses, we thank you for the commitments you make and the lives you touch.

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