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Gun club noise upsets residents Nearby neighbors want sound barrier installed

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in 2010, Hevia not only had beer tables, but also a beer wall which utilized radio-frequency identification (RFID) to allow a greater product selection and more customer control.

“That beer wall was the first RFID beer wall in the world,” Hevia said. “At that point, other restaurants heard about us and wanted our technology.”

That interest led to the creation of DraftServ Technologies.

The company’s current product, a combination of hardware and

Just a few months ago, Buford resident Gary Nichols could sit out on his back deck and enjoy the peace and quiet. That tranquility, he said, abruptly ended when the 28-lane Georgia Gun Club opened nearby.

The 38,000-square-foot facility, located at 1951 Braselton Highway in Buford, opened earlier MORE ONLINE this year Visit gwinnettdailypost.com within for a video. eyeshot — and earshot — of neighborhoods, churches and two day care facilities.

Nichols’ home, situated in Wynfield Point subdivision across Braselton Highway from the gun club, is approximately 900 feet, as the crow flies, from the business. Close enough, Nichols said, to hear gunfire while outside or inside their home.

“It’s very frustrating, it’s very annoying,” Gary’s wife Barbara said. “It’s like explosions. You feel like it’s dynamite. It’s just constant explosions … I’m not living in a war zone. I don’t want to live like that.”

Barbara Nichols said she and her husband had no idea a gun club was being built nearby, at least not until construction was well underway.

“We didn’t even know what it was when it started going up,” she said. “There were no signs that said ‘Gun club coming’ — not at first.”

Even after the Nichols realized what was being built, neither were overly concerned.

“Well, we were disappointed it was going to be a gun club, but we never thought it would be noisy,” Gary Nichols explained.

Now, after months of hearing gunfire, the Nichols just want the noise to stop, as do their neighbors Gerald and Joanne Mann.

The Manns, who have lived in Wynfield Point for 17 of their 54 years of marriage, said the noise is unbearable.

“You hear that gunshot constantly,” Gerald Mann said. “It’s a constant drip — like

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DraftServ CEO Jose Hevia stands for a portrait at the DraftServ headquarters in Suwanee on Wednesday. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

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and Friends” and scores of others.

“We worked for years to All it took was years of hard become an overnight success,” work and a mention on a major DraftServ founder and CEO television network for a SuJose Hevia joked. wanee company to find itself the Hevia’s innovative beverage subject of a “viral” story. dispensing system was actually Last month, DraftServ’s in development for several years point-of-sale beverage dispens- before he created the company. ing system debuted at Major The idea began to form in 2006 League Baseball’s All-Star when Hevia attended a famgame in Minneapolis. ESPN ily funeral in Spain. While in took notice of the innovative Madrid, he sat at a self-service way for fans to buy and pour beer table in a local bar. Hevia, their own beer as did Jimmy who had plans to open his own Fallon, David Letterman, “Fox restaurant — Cheeky Taqueria

Suwanee company lands in spotlight with beer system

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— in Suwanee, decided to bring a similar concept to the United States.

“When I opened Cheeky in 2007, I opened it with the beer tables,” Hevia said. “What I didn’t know was that I was the first person in North America to do that.”

From that point forward, the product kept evolving. When the second Cheeky Taqueria opened

Far from unknown, Rogers left mark at Norcross that love him,” said Angela Goodiel, a 2008 Norcross High graduate. “He was NORCROSS — John Philip so genuinely Rogers wasn’t just “John Doe.” interested in Before he received that anonyyour life. And mous pseudonym, the 62-year-old just an incredDuluth resident was much more: ibly sweet guy. a beloved history teacher of more I really want than 20 years at Norcross High everyone to School, a part-time professor at know who he Brenau University, a father and a was and that he John Rogers friend. He was loved by many stuwasn’t just a dents and respected by colleagues, ‘John Doe’ who lived alone.” making it all the more tragic that he Police revealed Thursday that spent his final days alone, hooked Rogers was the man who died last to machines in a Duluth hospital as Friday after being found on the police tried to identify him. side of South Old Peachtree Road “Seeing him as ‘John Doe’ was in cardiac arrest days earlier. He horrible. He has so many people was finally identified by his son

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more like himself in the photographs police circulated of him in his hospital bed at Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth.

“If he had been recognizable, they would have gotten hundreds of phone calls,” she said. “I couldn’t tell it was him. It’s just because of the tubes and the cuts and because you can’t see his mouth and his eyes are closed.”

Goodiel said it was also difficult to ID Rogers because the man in the picture wasn’t smiling. She said Rogers often was doing just that as John Rogers, back left, poses for a photo with his 20th Century World he helped them along, coming up History class in May 2008. (Special Photo) with ways to make school fun and from California after tips trickled deceased victim. make the future look bright. in that Rogers, who apparently colGoodiel said Rogers might have lapsed while walking, could be the been identified sooner if he looked See ROGERS, Page 11A

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Deal, Carter agree: Georgia needs film-ready workforce

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Gov. Nathan Deal and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter may not agree on much, but both see a need to develop local talent for Georgia’s multibillion film and television industry.

On Aug. 5, Gov. Deal announced film and movie production in the state had an economic impact of $5.1 billion during fiscal year 2014.

“Not only has this industry created jobs and investment opportunities for Georgians, it also has revitalized communities, established new educational programs, tourism product and more,” Deal said in a press release. “I will continue my commitment to growing this industry and to developing a film-ready workforce to meet the needs of the productions that are setting up shop in Georgia.”

Carter has also voiced his commitment to the lucrative industry.

“Georgia has seen enormous growth in film and television production, but that success is threatened unless we build the skilled workforce to fill these jobs,” Carter said. “After years of cuts to HOPE and to our schools, industries across the state simply cannot find the skilled workers they need to fill their jobs.”

In an Aug. 5 speech before the Georgia Production Partnership, Carter said

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Deal’s cuts to the HOPE program have resulted in 45,000 students leaving technical school programs.

“It’s going to take more than a tax credit to keep this industry growing in Georgia,” he said. “It will take a forward-looking vision that takes into account all the factors that will make Georgia successful in the future.”

According to a press release issued by Deal’s office, nearly 23,500 people are directly employed by the motion picture and television industry in Georgia. In total, the industry is responsible for more than 77,900 jobs and $3.8 billion in total wages statewide.

To meet the needs of businesses producing entertainment projects, Gov. Deal’s High Demand Career Initiative has been working with entertainment industry leaders, the Georgia Department Economic Development, the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to develop the training and certifications needed for certain skilled positions.

Pak named ‘rising star’

by RNC State Rep. B.J. Pak (RLilburn) is one of four conservative leaders recently named to the Republican National Committee “Rising Stars” program.

“On behalf of the Georgia Republican Party, I would like to congratulate

Rep. Pak on this incredible accomplishment,” said GAGOP Chairman John Padgett in a press release.

“BJ is a bold lawmaker in the Georgia General Assembly, a hardworking attorney and community leader, and a dedicated family man and friend. We are proud of BJ’s accomplishments thus far and look forward to seeing what the future holds.”

The Rising Stars program showcases conservative leaders nationwide who are making a name for themselves within the Republican Party.

Suwanee, Norcross mayors reappointed to GMA council Mayor Jimmy Burnette of Suwanee and Mayor Bucky Johnson of Norcross have been reappointed to the Georgia Municipal Association’s Legislative Policy Council. GMA Executive Director Lamar Norton said both men have an extensive knowledge of both municipal issues and the legislative process, and are proven leaders on legislative issues for the cities in their areas.

The Legislative Policy Council, a grassroots lobbying effort, proposes GMA’s legislative platform and engages city officials in the legislative process throughout the year.

Political Notebook appears in the Thursday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

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Volkswagen offering child safety program

By Joshua Sharpe

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It takes about a minute for a child to have a photo taken and place their fingers on Operation Kidsafe’s print scanner — a minute that the organization hopes can help bring kids home should they ever go missing.

Operation Kidsafe is giving its service away free this weekend as part of Volkswagen on Stone Mountain Highway near Snellville’s grand re-opening celebration.

Officials from around Gwinnett County were on hand for a brief opening press conference Friday morning and thanked the dealership for its work for the community. Mayor Kelly Kautz said the dealership isn’t technically within

children reported missing in North America everyday,” he said. “That’s a scary stat.

The good news is most of those kids are quickly returned back to their family.

The bad news is if they’re not, you need information.”

That’s where Operation Safeguard comes in. Bott demonstrated the process on Volkswagen of America Sales Operation Manager Larry Daniel, showing how the children simply pose for a quick photograph and place each of their fingers on a scanner.

The information is printed out for parents to take home. One important factor of the process, Bott noted, is that Operation Operation Kidsafe founder Mark Bott, seated, demonstrates how the system works to Larry Kidsafe deletes the photos, Daniel, sales operation manager with Volkswagen of America. (Staff Photo: Joshua Sharpe) fingerprints and any other information after printing it Snellville, but the city likes so many people into the Bott about his program, for the parents, and keeps to claim it because it brings area. which was offered Saturday no database.

The attendees also from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and “Those of you in law learned from Operation today from noon to 5 p.m. enforcement, government Kidsafe’s founder Mark “There are over 2,000 know it’s very difficult to

protect people’s information,” Bott told the crowd.

“We decided not to (have to) do that. We want parents to be the steward of this document. We made a good decision — over 13 and a half years, we’ve safeguarded over 1 million kids in North America.”

While Kautz was pleased to see Volkswagen’s doors swinging again, she said she was also thrilled with the management for offering the program as part of their re-opening.

“I think it’s fabulous,” said Kautz, who recently announced she is pregnant.

“As an expectant first-time mother, I never knew you needed to take care of things like this, so it’s eyeopening.”

The great thing about the program, she said, was that parents don’t have to worry about the organization keeping their children’s information.

More than half of sheriff’s office’s most wanted suspects now detained

By Tyler Estep

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LAWRENCEVILLE — At the end of March, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office began an informal partnership with the Daily Post and a local TV station. Both media entities began publishing a list of the sheriff’s office’s most wanted individuals.

In just over four months, 25 suspects — more than half of the 48 included on the original list — have been detained.

“Undoubtedly, the additional exposure has resulted in many of those captures,” sheriff’s office

were wanted on charges ranging from probation violation and simple battery to child abuse and aggravated assault. One suspect was discovered to be deceased.

The 25th arrest came on Thursday, when Jessie Baza — wanted on felony aggravated assault charges — was captured.

Volkodav said the suspects chosen for the most wanted list are believed to still be in the metro Atlanta area.

“Sheriff (Butch) Conway An example of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office’s most wanted list shows five captured suspects and one appreciates the support of deceased. Since March, 25 of the 48 suspects on the list both the media and the genhave been detained. (Special Photo) eral public in this effort,” spokeswoman Deputy “We received numerous Volkodav said.

Shannon Volkodav said. tips that led to several of The Daily Post has pubthe captures, while others lished the most wanted list have decided to turn them- on Sundays since March selves in after learning that 30. their photo was featured on Anyone with informaa wanted poster.” tion regarding suspects on The suspects, which are the list can call the sheriff’s also posted on the sheriff’s office tip line at 770-619office’s Facebook page, 6838 or 770-619-6840.

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SUWANEE — Rising property values in Suwanee will mean higher taxes as city officials have proposed the same millage rate — 4.93 — the city has used the last two years.

The rate is higher than the calculated rollback rate of 4.70 mills, but expected to generate the same total revenue as last year.

The proposed 4.93 millage rate will result in a tax

increase of about $20.70 for a home with a fair market value of $225,000 and an increase of $50.60 for a nonresidential property with a fair market value of $550,000.

At the Aug. 26 City Council meeting, members are expected to adopt the fiscal year 2015 millage rate.

The proposed rate is anticipated to generate a 4.89 percent increase in property tax revenues because of rising property values.

There are three scheduled public hearings on the issue: • 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 • Noon Tuesday, Aug. 26 • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like more information concerning pheochromocytoma. Your recent article mentions that there are specific blood tests to determine if an individual has it. I’ve been dealing with some symptoms for almost a year, and am at a loss. I’ve incurred thousands of dollars in medical expenses, and the “experts” still can’t diagnose anything specific.

If you can assist in any way possible, it would be greatly appreciated.

— J.V. ANSWER: Pheochromocytomas are rare adrenal tumors, but because they are so dangerous, they need to be thought about in many people and looked for in some. It’s estimated that a pheochromocytoma is present in only one in 300 people in whom it is looked for. However, if you don’t look, you won’t find it at all.

The classic symptoms of a pheochromocytoma are high blood pressure, sweating and fast heart rate.

However, most people don’t have all three of these, and 5 percent to 15 percent don’t even have high blood pressure. Headache is present in 90 percent of people.

The usual first test for pheochromocytoma is a 24-hour urine test, called fractionated metanephrines, which are breakdown products of the adrenaline and related compounds that the tumors produce.

If the blood pressure is very high at the time of the visit, then a blood test of the same compounds is almost always high.

I can’t emphasize enough the importance of seeing an endocrine expert for a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and its relative, paraganglioma (the same tumor found in locations outside the adrenal gland).

There are several hospitals in the country with great expertise.

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QuikTrip opens concept store in Peachtree Corners

By Joshua Sharpe

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QuikTrip is trying out a new concept in Peachtree Corners.

City leaders were on hand Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the convenience store chain’s new location on Peachtree Corners Circle, near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

The store, part of the company’s “Generation 3” concept store project, has more entrances and expanded food offerings, including made-to-order

pizzas, flatbreads, pretzels, smoothies and ice creams in its “QT Kitchen.” Customers order these items — and a variety of drinks and breakfast treats — with a self-service touch screen.

“It’s very impressive,” said Mayor Mike Mason, in a news release from the city. “We are delighted that QuikTrip chose to re-invest in Peachtree Corners. I’m sure this location will be very successful.”

The store was built on the site of one of the company’s older stores, but QuikTrip decided to move the old building and build a bigger and better

one, which took 16 weeks, according to Patrick Conner, QuikTrip’s real estate project manager.

“This is our 12th Generation 3 store in the Atlanta market,” Conner explained in the release. “The Peachtree Corners store is 5,773 square feet and has a vertical 8 canopy providing a 16-car service. In addition to our new fresh food offered, the new building has entrances on three sides to allow customers easier access in and out of the store.”

The store, which is the second in the city, is located at 3229 Peachtree Corners Circle.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Training studio plans grand opening Aug. 13 Health-conscious residents in the Suwanee area are getting a new option.

Physique Refinements, a new personal training studio on Buford Highway, is holding a grand opening from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 13.

Owner Terry Gatewood says he has previously trained Atlanta Falcons players and now has a mission in Suwanee.

“My mission is to educate one person at a time…,” he said in a news release. “The combination of energy between client and trainer is the force that generates the intensity necessary to accomplish the desired outcomes: grace, beauty and form.”

The business will offer personalized training services to patrons from 10 to senior age.

Physique Refinements is located at 425 Buford

Highway, suite 206.

Buckle location names manager Buckle Inc. recently announced its Mall of Georgia location has a new manager.

Troy Sadler was chosen after serving as a management trainee at a Buckle location in Carbondale, Ill. Sadler is also a graduate of Shawnee Community College and Southern Illinois University.

Representatives for the store are inviting shoppers to stop by the Mall of Georgia location and meet the new manager while perusing the latest fashions in young men and women’s clothing, accessories and footwear.

General manager tapped for hotel at Mall of Georgia A hospitality industry veteran is taking the reins

of Courtyard by Marriott at the Mall of Georgia.

Bert Haifley, a Decatur resident, was recently promoted by the hotel’s management firm, Hotel Equities.

“Bert has served in a variety of leadership positions across several key brands for our firm, and he brings a wealth of experience to his new role,” said Brad Rahinsky, President and COO of Hotel Equities, in a news release.

As general manager of the hotel, which Hotel Equities calls a “key” property, Haifley holds the responsibility for the overall operation of the location, including hiring, training and all other steps required to assure success.

Haifley is a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in hospitality and restaurant management. He previously spent 17 years with Holiday Inn. He and his wife live in Decatur with their young daughter.

Peachtree Corners officials were on hand Wednesday to welcome a new “concept” QuikTrip store to the city. Patrick Conner, the company’s real estate project manager, left, gave Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason and Alan Kaplan, of the Planning Commission, a look around. (Special Photo)

Warrants issued for suspect in shooting outside apartment

By Tyler Estep tyler.estep @gwinnettdailypost.com

Arrest warrants have been issued for the man accused of shooting two people outside a Dulutharea apartment complex last week.

As of Friday, he had not been detained.

According to a Gwinnett County police incident report, the victims — a 46-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — were in a car outside the Gwinnett Square Apart-

ments on Aug. 1. At about 8 p.m. they were shot in the legs and drove across Satellite Boulevard to the Preston Park Apartments.

Authorities believe 20-year-old Lawrenceville resident Isaiah Amos did the shooting.

“Said accused assaulted the victim(s) with the intent to murder by shooting at the victim(s) multiple times and striking (them) in the leg,” an arrest warrant issued earlier this week said.

The victims were rushed to Gwinnett Medical Center following the shooting.

Their status was unclear Friday.

Police were mum regarding a possible motive for the shooting and the events preceding it.

Warrants issued for Amos’ arrest charge him with two counts of aggravated assault. Gwinnett County police spokesman Cpl. Edwin Ritter confirmed Friday that the suspect had not been arrested.

Anyone with information regarding Amos’ whereabouts should contact Gwinnett County police at 770-513-5300.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Aug. 12

Discover Boating Event There will be free boating lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Port Royale Marina, 8800 Port Royale Drive in Gainesville. For more information, call 678-897-7357 or email mbylo@bestinboating. com.

Aug. 14

Sons of American Rev. The Button Gwinnett Chap-

ter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution will hold its monthly meeting from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at The Chew Chew Café, 106 Depot St. in Lawrenceville.

The buffet dinner is 6:15 to 7 p.m. follow by a historical presentation of Nancy Hart, Georgia’s Fiery Revolutionary War Heroine.

Aug. 15

Dinner and a Concert

Live music will be performed from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Highway, in Suwanee.

For more information, call 678277-0910.

Family Trivia Night There will be a family trivia night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 W. Crogan St. in Lawrenceville.

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world&nation Obama: Iraq is ‘long-term project’

By Mark Felsenthal and Patricia Zengerle

Reuters

PEOPLE James Franco to get filmmaking award in Venice

LOS ANGELES — James Franco is set to be honored for his contributions to cinema at the 71st Venice Film Festival, shortly before premiering his upcoming William Faulkner adaptation, “The Sound and the Fury.”

“Franco is one of the most versatile and multi-talented auteurs on the current American scene, as an actor in cinema and theater, director, screenwriter, producer, soap-opera star, video-artist and much more — indeed, a relentless ‘manufacturer’ of cultural imagery,” Alberto Barbera, director of the VenPresident Barack Obama speaks on the situation in Iraq on the South Lawn of the ice Film Festival, said in a White House in Washington on Saturday before his departure for vacation in Martha’s statement.

It’s not the first time Vineyard, Mass. (Reuters/Yuri Gripas) Franco has been recogdesire to step down.

Iraq project so soon after Obama said there had nized at the Venice festival.

Obama on Thursday the costly and bloody war been two successful airHis film “Child of God” authorized the U.S. military that began in 2003. drops of food and water. was nominated for the to make airdrops of humaniIn a rare sign of agreeHe described next steps, Golden Lion Award — the tarian assistance to prevent ment between Moscow and including what would be festival’s highest honor what he called a potential Washington, U.S. Secretary a more complicated effort — in 2013, but it lost to “genocide” of the Yazidi of State John Kerry and to create a safe corridor for Italian documentary “Sacro religious sect in Iraq and Russian Foreign Minister the Yazidis to leave the arid GRA.” “Child of God” (starring Franco and Scott conduct targeted strikes on Sergei Lavrov concurred on mountain where they have Haze) received a limIslamic State fighters who the need to boost the Iraqi been under siege by the ited theatrical release last have been seizing territory forces fighting the Islamist Sunni Islamist fighters.

Guinea shuts Friday. in northern Iraq, a limited militants.

“American aircraft are borders in bid operation to protect AmeriKerry and Lavrov, in a positioned to strike (Islamic cans working in the country. phone call on Saturday, State) terrorists around the to halt Ebola Death of Reagan It was the first direct “agreed on the need to mountain to help forces in CONAKRY — Guinea U.S. military action there support the Iraqi Security Iraq break the siege and res- press secretary closed its borders with Sisince Obama withdrew Forces and the Kurdish cue those who are trapped ruled a homicide erra Leone and Liberia on U.S. combat troops in 2011, forces in the fight” against there,” he said.

WASHINGTON — A Saturday in a bid to halt the and prompted concerns the Islamic States, a senior Obama emphasized that spread of an Ebola epidemic that Washington is getting U.S. State Department ofthere are no plans to send in Virginia medical examiner has ruled the death of former that has killed nearly 1,000 involved in an open-ended ficial said.

U.S. ground troops.

White House press secretary people in the three countries James Brady a homicide this year.

Authorities said the deciCleveland hosts resulting from the 1981 assassination attempt against sion was taken primarily Gay Games President Ronald Reagan, a to prevent infected people crossing into Guinea, where Hawaii gov. faces CLEVELAND — Thou- Washington police spokesman said on Friday. at least 367 people have died sands of athletes and fans Police are investigating of Ebola since March and 18 tough contest in are converging on Cleveland primary election others are being treated in on Saturday for the opening Brady’s death on Monday as a homicide because of the isolation. ceremonies of the 9th Gay before hurricane The West African Ebola Games, bringing the interna- ruling, Officer Hugh Carew outbreak is the worst in hisHONOLULU — Hawaii tional event to a state that has said. Depending on the results of the investigation, tory and the World Health voters went to the polls on become a key battleground gunman John Hinckley Jr., Organization said on Friday Saturday for the state’s prifor gay marriage rights.

59, could be charged with it represents an international mary election as authorities A federal appeals court Brady’s death. health emergency that will and residents rushed to clean in Cincinnati this week PROTESTS IN NEW YORK — Palestinians march during heard arguments on the Brady, then Reagan’s likely continue spreading for up debris from one tropical a protest in New York, against Israeli military action in press secretary, was shot in months. storm with only a day to constitutionality of sameGaza on Saturday. Israel launched more than 30 air atthe head by Hinckley during It has put a severe strain prepare for an approaching tacks in Gaza on Saturday, killing nine Palestinians, and sex marriage bans in Ohio, the assassination attempt. He on the health systems of hurricane. militants fired rockets at Israel as the conflict entered a Michigan, Tennessee and became an outspoken gun affected states and governVoters are to decide a second month, defying international efforts to revive a Kentucky. Gay marriage ments have responded with Democratic primary contest ceasefire. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz) supporters have seen a series control advocate and died in a range of measures includ- between Gov. Neil Abof legal victories around the Alexandria, Va., at 73.

Hinckley was found not ing national emergencies ercrombie and state Sen. As thousands of residents Firefighters hurt country since the Supreme guilty by reason of insanity declared in Sierra Leone, David Ige. The governor has scrambled to clear away Court ruled the Defense of in Calif. wildfire in 1982 for the Washington Liberia and Nigeria, which a thriving economy on his debris from the storm, Marriage Act unconstituare out of hospital tional last year. shooting, which left Brady confirmed seven cases of side, but Ige has surged to officials warned against Ebola in Lagos. a double-digit edge in polls complacency given the Eight firefighters who Cleveland was selected in partially paralyzed. Reagan, a police officer and a Secret despite raising a fraction of extent of the disruption and suffered minor injuries 2009 over Boston, WashService agent were also Abercrombie’s campaign the uncertainty over the path while battling a wildfire in ington and other large U.S. Ukrainian rebels wounded. war chest. of the bigger storm hurtling northern California were cities to host the games, say they ready A loss by Abercromtoward them. released from a hospital held every four years since bie, who was endorsed early on Saturday, a fire of- they debuted in 1982 in San Ex-Manson Family for cease-fire

by Hawaii-born President ficial said.

Francisco.

Teen dies after killer Davis is KIEV — Pro-Russian Barack Obama, would mark The firefighters were batseparatists said on Saturday the first defeat for an incum- climbing accident tling a fire that was triggered rejected for parole they were ready for a cease- bent Democratic governor in PHOENIX — A by lightening in Mendocino Prosecutors fight LOS ANGELES — fire with the Kiev governHawaii since it was granted 15-year-old boy has died County and has caused the Kennedy cousin’s ment after increasing gains statehood in 1959, potenfrom injuries sustained in evacuation of 58 homes, overturned verdict Former Manson Family member Bruce Davis, who

by Ukrainian forces against tially upsetting the politia climbing accident on a said Lynne Tolmachoff, was sentenced to life in rebel forces. cal landscape ahead of the popular Phoenix mountain spokeswoman California HARTFORD, Conn. prison for two 1969 murders “We are ready for a November general election. that claimed the life of an Department of Forestry and — Connecticut prosecubut was granted parole this ceasefire to prevent the This week, Abercrombie off-duty firefighter, police Fire Protection. tors appealed to the state year, was ordered on Friday proliferation of a humanitar- declared he was taking a said on Saturday.

The fire, which is still Supreme Court late on ian disaster in Donbass,” break from campaigning to Police in Phoenix, Ariz., burning, is in a heavily Friday to reinstate Kennedy to remain behind bars by California Gov. Jerry Brown Alexander Zakharchenko, deal with the approach of said Trevor Crouse died at timbered, rugged area 160 cousin Michael Skakel’s prime minister of the selfIselle, but his frequent televi- a local hospital on Friday miles north of San Fran2002 conviction on a charge who rejected the decision to free him. proclaimed Donetsk people’s sion appearances to discuss night after falling about 30 cisco, according to a state’s of murdering his neighbor When the 71-year-old Darepublic, said in a statement, disaster preparedness could feet earlier in the day while Cal Fire website. when they were both 15. vis was granted parole by a referring to the area of east- help his candidacy. rappelling on Camelback The firefighters — three A state judge overturned state board in March, it was ern Ukraine where combat is All but two polling staMountain with veteran fire- of whom are from Santa verdict last year. being waged. tions on the east coast of the fighter Gary Johnstone and Clara County and five The prosecutors, in a 249- uncertain whether he would He warned that Donetsk, island of Hawaii, also known another teenage boy. are inmates from an area page appeal brief, challenged step out of prison on that vote of confidence in him by the main industrial hub as the Big Island, opened on Johnstone, 50, an minimum security prison a decision last October by which is the center of the Saturday morning, election experienced rescuer who — suffered 1st and 2nd Judge Thomas Bishop order- the panel, because Brown last year reversed a similar rebel resistance, faced a lack officials said. served on the Phoenix Fire degree burns on various ing a new trial for Skakel. decision. of food, water and electricIselle weakened from a Department’s technical parts of their bodies and He ruled that Skakel’s Davis has been serving a ity, but said the rebels were hurricane before it struck rescue team since 2006, were airlifted to a hospital at defense team did not provide ready to defend the city of the Big Island on Thursday also died in the fall. The the University of California, adequate representation dur- life sentence in a California state prison since 1972. around one million people. and lost more force as it later other teenager had minor Davis, on Friday, Tolmaing his trial in 2002.

— From wire reports — From wire reports pushed past the U.S. state. injuries. choff said.

— From wire reports GAZA/JERUSALEM — Israel launched more than 30 air attacks in Gaza on Saturday, killing nine Palestinians, and militants fired rockets at Israel as the conflict entered a second month, defying international efforts to revive a cease-fire.

The violence seemed to delay any progress in talks brokered by Egypt aimed at securing a permanent truce.

Israel had no plans to send negotiators back to Cairo “as long as the shooting goes on,” an Israeli official said on condition of anonymity.

Medical officials in Gaza said two Palestinians were killed when their motorcycle was bombed and the bodies of three others were found beneath the rubble of one of three bombed mosques.

Two Palestinians were killed in an air strike on a car in the southern town of Rafah, Gaza medics said. A 13-year-old girl and a man were killed in other air assaults, hospital officials said.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said on Saturday U.S. airstrikes have destroyed arms and equipment that Islamic State insurgents could have used to attack Arbil, the Iraqi Kurdish capital, but warned Americans it could take some time to end the crisis.

“I don’t think we’re going to solve this problem in weeks. This is going to take some time,” Obama told reporters before leaving Washington for a two-week vacation in Massachusetts.

Obama said the United States would continue to provide military assistance and advice to the Baghdad government and Kurdish forces, but stressed repeatedly the importance of Iraq forming its own inclusive government “right now.”

“I think this a wake-up call for a lot of Iraqis inside of Baghdad recognizing that we’re going to have to rethink how we do business if we’re going to hold our country together,” he said.

Since an inconclusive general election in April, Baghdad has been in the grips of political deadlock, which has undermined efforts to combat the insurgents. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is under mounting pressure to abandon his bid for a third term in office but has shown little

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Go home kids: Baltimore launches strict evening curfew

By Edith Honan Reuters

BALTIMORE — As dusk crept over Collington Square Park, in east Baltimore, the children’s chatter of questions began.

“What time is my curfew?”

“What if I’m out with my brother and he’s 18?” “If I hide, can I still stay out and play?”

A 23-year-old man with thin, cascading braids who goes by the name Dreads interrupted the

Children found out on the streets can be picked up by police and escorted to one of two recreational chorus of voices: “It’s 8:05! You all centers set up by the city until parhave 55 minutes left!” ents or guardians pick them up.

A new youth curfew law, among Mayor Stephanie Rawlingsthe strictest in the nation, took efBlakes says the rules will help keep fect in Baltimore on Friday night. kids out of harm’s way in a city It requires unaccompanied children that has long struggled with high under the age of 14 to be indoors crime. But civil liberties groups, by 9 p.m. and for 14, 15 and including the American Civil Lib16-year-olds to be indoors by 10 erties Union of Maryland, say the p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on rules are too vague and make negaweekends and during the summer. tive interactions between police

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and children all but inevitable.

“I think there is a widely acknowledged lack of trust between members of the public and the police department in Baltimore.

Discussion of this falls against that backdrop,” said Sonia Kumar, an ACLU staff attorney.

She said she was also concerned about how police would react if they stop a child who is not carrying a photo identification, or if the child attempts to run away.

Other critics noted that the rec

halls that were serving as collection centers for the kids by night were closed for activities and events during the day.

Baltimore, which served as the staging ground for the celebrated HBO police drama “The Wire,” has one of the highest rates of violent crime of any U.S. city, with 218 homicides reported in 2012, according to FBI data.

But there are signs that crime in this city of some 625,000 is starting to ebb.

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Amnesty issue is bait for an impeachment President Obama is impatient. Congress won’t act on immigration, he says, and therefore he will.

The White House is coy as to exactly what the president will do. But the leaks point to an executive order essentially legalizing an enormous new class of illegal immigrants, perhaps up to 5 million people.

One doesn’t usually respond to rumors. But this is an idea so bad and so persistently peddled by the White House Charles that it has already been Krauthammer pre-emptively criticized by such unusual suspects as (liberal) constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley, concerned about yet another usurpation of legislative power by the “uber presidency,” and The Washington Post editorial page, which warned that such a move would “tear up the Constitution.”

If this is just a trial balloon, the time to shoot it down is now. The administration claims such an executive order would simply be a corrective to GOP inaction on the current immigration crisis — 57,000 unaccompanied minors, plus tens of thousands of families, crashing through and overwhelming the southern border.

This rationale is a fraud.

First, the charge that Republicans have done nothing is plainly false. Last week, the House of Representatives passed legislation that deals reasonably with this immigrant wave. It changes a 2008 sex-trafficking law never intended for (and inadvertently inviting) mass migration — a change the president himself endorsed before caving to his left and flip-flopping. It also provides funds for emergency processing and assistance to the kids who are here.

Second, it’s a total non sequitur. Suspending deportation for millions of long-resident illegal immigrants has nothing to do with the current wave of newly arrived minors. If anything, it would aggravate the problem by sending the message that if you manage to get here illegally, eventually you’ll be legalized.

Third, and most fatal, it is deeply unconstitutional. Don’t believe me. Listen to Obama. He’s repeatedly made the case for years. As in: “I swore an oath to uphold the laws on the books. … Now, I know some people want me to bypass Congress and change the (immigration) laws on my own. … That’s not how our Constitution is written” (July 25, 2011).

“This notion that somehow I can just change the laws unilaterally is just not true. … There are laws on the books that I have to enforce” (Sep. 28, 2011).

“If, in fact, I could solve all these problems without passing laws in Congress, then I would do so. But we’re also a nation of laws” (Nov. 25, 2013).

Laws created by Congress, not by executive fiat.

That’s what distinguishes a constitutional republic from the banana kind.

Moreover, Obama had control of both houses of Congress during his first two years in office — and did nothing about immigration. So why now?

Because he’s facing a disastrous midterm election. An executive order so sweeping and egregiously lawless would be impeachment bait. It would undoubtedly provoke a constitutional crisis and stir impeachment talk — and perhaps even the beginning of proceedings — thus scrambling the electoral deck. As in 1998, it would likely backfire against the GOP and save Democrats from an otherwise certain sixth-year midterm shellacking.

Such a calculation — amnesty-by-fiat to deliberately court impeachment — is breathtakingly cynical. But clever. After all, there is no danger of impeachment succeeding. There will never be 67 votes in the Senate to convict. But talking it up is a political bonanza for Democrats, stirring up an otherwise listless and dispirited base. Last Monday alone the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised more than $1 million from antiimpeachment direct mail.

Apart from the money, impeachment talk energizes Democrats and deflects attention from the real-life issues that are dragging them down — the economy, Obamacare, the failures of Obama’s foreign policy. Everything, in other words, that has sunk Obama to 40 percent approval, the lowest ebb of his presidency.

There’s an awful irony here. Barack Obama entered our national consciousness with an electrifying 2004 speech calling for healing the nation’s divisions and transcending narrow identities of race, region, religion, politics and ideology. Four years later, that promise made him president.

Yet today he is prepared to inflict on the nation a destructive, divisive, calculated violation of the constitutional order and national comity — for the narrowest partisan advantage.

For this president in particular, who offered a politics of transcendence, this would constitute a betrayal of the highest order.

According to White House leaks, the executive order will be promulgated by summer’s end. Time enough to reconsider. Don’t do it, Mr. President.

Charles Krauthammer is a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post. Email him at letters@ charleskrauthammer.com.

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Thumbs up to Moore, county for animal shelter improvement Gwinnett Chairwoman Charlotte Nash said she is “amazed by the transformation.” The Gwinnett Police chief said the changes at the Gwinnett County Animal Enforcement and Welfare Center have been “unbelievable.” Both said that it’s directly attributed to Chip Moore.

This week we join the choir, giving a thumbs up to Moore and his staff for their positive work with the shelter.

In addition to making the shelter a better-looking and functioning place, Moore and company have impressive numbers to back up the improvements made since

Moore took over in March of 2012; last year the shelter euthanized 35 percent of the animals it took in versus 63 percent four years earlier.

In fact, last year for the first time since the 1970s more animals were saved than put down. That number continues to trend downward, sitting at 19 percent so far this year Moore told the Board of Commissioners during a briefing earlier this week.

During that briefing, Moore went over several of the things he has implemented to improve conditions at the shelter. Some of those include painting murals on the walls, polishing

the floors and making pens in the kennel area look like houses. While those changes were made to help get the animals adopted out of the shelter, Moore also put into place procedures to question folks who wanted to leave animals at the shelter in an attempt to dissuade them from giving up their pets.

The shelter recently filmed a public service announcement and has entered it in a pair of contests that could earn prize money for the shelter, and it is also participating in the Rachel Ray Challenge, another opportunity to earn funds.

Officials said Moore has also improved morale at the

shelter, turning the facility around in conditions for both employees and animals.

“I cannot say enough about what this man has done for the shelter,” Walters said. “It’s unbelievable, and it’s directly attributable to Chip.”

We agree, and congratulate Moore and his staff on the turnaround.

The unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Columns, letters to the editor and cartoons reflect the opinions of the individuals who penned them. It is the policy of the Gwinnett Daily Post to correct all errors of fact.

Why teaching is a noble profession Dear Georgia Public School Teachers: It is a new school year but, alas, the same old impediments: An out-oftouch federal bureaucracy, ideological state legislators who choose not to send their kids to public schools but intend to tell you how and what to teach, and a society that values reality television more than quality education. Sometimes I wonder how you manage.

There was a reader awhile back who harrumphed that I should let people know I have school teachers in my family before launching into one of my flame-throwing diatribes about public education. I assume he had been residing on Mars. Yes, I have three of them. I am proud of them all because, like you, they are making a difference in young lives.

That brings me to Bill Gatlin, or more properly, Mr. Gatlin.

A couple of Saturdays ago I was invited to Mr. Gatlin’s 90th birthday party near Atlanta. Bill Gatlin was my high school journalism advisor at Russell High School in East Point and a big influence in my life. More than 70 of his former students gathered to pay their respects. Several came from out-of-state. Obviously, he influenced more lives than

Dick Yarbrough just mine.

Officially, he taught English literature and French at Russell High, but what he taught me was a love of writing that has never left me. My journalism career was put on hold for four decades in the corporate world but managing the rigidity of complex organizations with their complex issues never dulled my passion for the written word. Bill Gatlin engrained that in me.

For the past 17 years, I have been fortunate to write a newspaper column that appears across the state of Georgia. I have been told by those who keep up with such things that I reach over a million readers a week. I will take their word for it. I’ve never done a head count.

All I know is that I have the same enthusiasm for writing today that I had when I was editor of my high school paper. That is what inspirational teaching is all about. That is why many of us came

from faraway places on a Saturday afternoon in July to be with this good man.

We wanted him to know he had made a difference in our lives.

Mr. Gatlin did not have to put up with the difficulties you face today in public education. He was in the classroom before discipline went to the dogs and parents went missing, before drugs and entitlement and No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top and umpteen changes in curriculums over which you have no control, not to mention the latest teacher evaluation fad likely to last about as long as a snowball in Sarasota.

But even in those simpler times, Mr. Gatlin couldn’t make us learn anything. What he did was to make us want to learn.

I’m not quite sure how he accomplished that feat except he loved his job and loved us and we loved him. We still do.

We gathered around the table as he reminisced about our times together at Russell High School and he told some of us for the first time about his experiences in World War II when his reconnaissance unit happened upon a German machine gun nest shortly after D-Day. Three of his comrades were killed and he was severely injured. Mr. Gatlin

was captured and spent 10 months as a POW before being liberated in May 1945. He still carries the physical scars to this day.

Many of those listening in rapt silence to him that day are grandparents or great-grandparents. Some are widowed. There were bankers and professors and homemakers and shop owners and even a retired FBI agent. None of us resemble the fresh faces that appeared in our yearbook.

But to Bill Gatlin, we were and still are “his children.”

A lot has changed since I sat in Mr. Gatlin’s classroom those many years ago, but one thing has not: Today, as then, teaching remains a noble profession. Remember every day why you do this. May you find the joy in shaping the lives of future generations and have a bunch of old people show up at your birthday party one day and tell you that you made a difference in their life. Just ask Bill Gatlin how that feels. My deepest appreciation to him for what he did for me and for giving me the ability to tell you about it.

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

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Getting through the dog days of summer In case y’all were wondering, it is dog days again. I just went for a two-mile walk — at 9:30 in the morning — and lost a bout four pounds of water weight from perspiring. I used to sweat, back before I got so sophisticated.

When I was growing up in Porterdale, we had all kinds of superstitions associated with dog days. Old people — of which I am now one — insisted that dogs contracted rabies during the dog days of August and were constantly warning us that if we got bit by a dog during this time of the summer that we would instantly contract lockjaw.

I didn’t know exactly what lockjaw was — and still don’t, to be absolutely honest — but I knew that I didn’t want to get it. I think it was stories of rabies and lockjaw, compounded by the combined trauma of watching Old Yeller die and seeing Atticus Finch draw a bead of a rabid cur in “To Kill a Mockingbird” that caused

over. I enjoyed the freedom of wearing short pants and going barefoot so much that sores and scabs and red medicine were just a part of it. I always dreaded Labor Day arriving, not so much because school started back — I always loved school — Darrell but because it meant I had to Huckaby go back to wearing overalls and brogans for most of the me to be nervous around any day. canine I encountered during My grandmama insisted the first twenty years of my that snakes got meaner durlife — even Joe Croom’s old ing the dog days. Snakes fell hound named Barney. into the same category as Another truth that stray dogs for me. I wasn’t every Southern child knew going near one at any time concerning the dog days of of the year, and I knew folks summer is that a sore would who went so far as to insist never, ever heal — no matter that if you didn’t put your how much methylate or me- right sock — or stocking — curicome your mama painted on first during this time of it with. I cannot say for sure year that you were guaranwhether that axiom holds teeing a broken left leg. Like water. I do know that I was I said, I didn’t wear shoes always walking around in or socks during the summer summer with skinned knees — except on Sunday — so I and stubbed toes and never didn’t pay much attention to paid much heed to how long that foolishness. it took any of them to scab Folks don’t pay much at-

tention to dog days anymore.

Why should we? We all have central air and can control the climate in our homes. It has been 74 degrees in my living room since June, but please don’t tell Jimmy Carter. Our cars are air-conditioned, too, so the hottest walk we absolutely have to make is from the back door to the car or from the car to the air-conditioned store or shopping mall. Sitting on the porch during the cool of the evening, shelling peas or husking corn, while listening to baseball on the radio is archaic as college football players playing football for the love of the game, and camp meeting, which used to be held at this time of the year, has been moved to the middle of July — or earlier — to accommodate the insane starting dates of the school calendars.

Besides, kids don’t play outside anymore anyway.

They sit and stare at computer screens and smartphones

and the only muscles that get much exercise are their two thumbs, which, if evolutionists are correct, should be huge within a couple of generations.

I suppose I am glad that I have lived to see so much progress in the world. I can assure you that our little mill village house in Porterdale was never 74 degrees during the dog days of August, but I would purely love to spend one more summer Saturday with my mama and daddy and sister on South Broad Street.

I would go for a ride with my daddy “to the country.”

We would always wind up in the front yard of an old farmhouse on Rocky Plains Road where an old man would greet Daddy at the car window and roll a half-gallon jar of white liquid out of the bib of his overalls into my daddy’s lap.

On Saturday evenings, friends would come over and we would fire up the grill and

cook hamburgers or ribs or an occasional steak — if their had been a lot of over-time to work that week — and we would travel to the ice house after supper to get a block of ice, which daddy would break up with his hammer and then chip away at with the ice pick and then we would make hand-cranked ice cream.

The magical night might end at the Moonlit Drivein where we would spread quilts out on the ground and watch the movie on the giant screen. I would always wake up in my own bed the next morning. I’m certain I never made it through a whole movie awake.

Yep, it’s dog days again.

Stay away from snakes and stray dogs — but if you decided to grill a steak or make some homemade ice-cream, let me know.

Darrell Huckaby is an author in Rockdale County.

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By Joshua Sharpe

“It’s fun.”

The attendees lined up to take their pick of more than a dozen LAWRENCEVILLE — Tifood vendors offering up pizza, ger pride was on display SaturMexican, fried chicken, cookies, day when hundreds filled Archer ice cream, even a cake decorated High School for the fifth annual with an Archer logo. Local comTaste of Archer fundraiser. panies not in the food trade also The event benefits the had booths advertising services school’s basketball and football like insurance and karate lessons. programs. But as Archer basDonned in Tiger red, many ketball player Autumn Newby of the school’s players joined in, explained, there were other good manning the booths and helping reasons to show up besides help- the hungry patrons work through all the vendors listed on their Patti Neals of Publix was one of the smiling faces ing out young athletes. serving patrons at the fifth annual Taste of Archer “I like food. Lots of it,” the $10 ticket stubs. Those vendors fundraiser Saturday, which benefited Archer 15-year-old joked, as she and included the likes of Johnny’s High School’s football and basketball programs. her teammate Linsey Marchese Pizza, Holy Smokes BBQ, Blue (Staff Photo: Joshua Sharpe) enjoyed a couple of push pops.

Bell, Zoe’s Cafe and Bruster’s. joshua.sharpe @gwinnettdailypost.com

•From Page 1A water — every day, seven days a week.”

According to the Manns, their neighborhood is full of empty-nesters and retirees — people who are often home during the day. The noise, they said, interferes with their ability to enjoy relaxing inside their home, working in their yard or just being outdoors and they want it to stop.

“I would like the shooting to stop until the facility is insulated properly and they have to follow the county ordinance,” Gerald Mann said. “That’s all I want. If they do what the county ordinance says, I’ll be happy as a pig in sunshine.”

The Nichols expressed a similar sentiment.

“All I’m asking for them to do is put whatever the

Noise

On a break from enjoying the fare with his young son, Archer Athletic Director Tim Watkins said he was thankful to all those who turned out.

“Our community does a great job of coming out to support us.

Our local businesses do a great job of supporting us as well,” said Watkins, who is also head boys basketball coach. “It’s the fifth year we’ve done it, another really good turn out.”

About 30 minutes in, he stopped short of predicting how much the Tigers’ would take home from the event, but he said a good year tends to bring in about $15,000, a healthy sum

the school of more than 2,300 students can put toward its sports programs. Watkins added that taking part in Taste of Archer is a “win-win” for the businesses and the school.

“We need their support. In turn, our people go buy pizza at their pizza restaurant, Mexican food at their restaurant, or go get their insurance from whoever’s here,” he said.

John Coletti, customer service manager at Publix on New Hope Road, seemed to understand that point.

“These are the people who pay our bills,” he said, looking out over the crowd.

Georgia Gun Club owner Verne Fowler said he too is investigating the noise issue.

“We believe that we are well within the acceptable levels for state and local ordinances covering noise abatement. To be sure that is the case and in the spirit of being good neighbors, we are paying for a third party local audio engineering firm to conduct independent noise tests,” Fowler Gerald and Joanne Mann have lived in the subdivision Some residents near the Georgia Gun Club on Braselton across from the land on which the Georgia Gun Club now said in a released statement.

Highway are upset by the noise coming from the facility. sits for 17 of their 54 years of marriage and say noise from According to Fowler, (Staff Photos: Kristi Reed) “The Georgia Gun Club the gun range is affecting their enjoyment of their home. is a state-of-the-art shootnecessary insulation is that but I feel like we should they got here,” she said. nications Director Joe Soing sports facility that an acoustical engineering not have to put up with the The Georgia Gun Club renson, a special use permit has taken every measure company would deem nec- noise of gunshots,” she said. property, originally slated was not required and the foreseeable to ensure that essary to prevent that noise Barbara Nichols empha- for development as a shop- 2004 rezoning did not con- we are providing a safe and W for from crossing Highway sized she and her husband ping center, was zoned tain any special conditions friendly environment 124,” Gary Nichols said. are not asking the club to C-2 in 2004 — a zoning dealing with noise. County our members, guests and His wife agrees. close. under which a gun club is a staff, he said, are still trying that we are great neighbors “I love this house. I love “All we want is the qual- permitted use. According to to address concerns raised and a positive addition to the community, the area, ity of life we had before Gwinnett County Commu- by nearby residents. the community.”

obituaries NORCROSS

Charles Bradford Charles E. Bradford, age 75, of Norcross, GA died August 9, 2014. Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

WINDER

Marie Collier Ms. Marie Collier, age 78, of Winder, Georgia died August 9, 2014.

NORCROSS

Stephen Duckworth Stephen Duckworth, age 52, of Norcross, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014.

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Eddie Edwards

uncle, Edwin and Jannean Jones; and several cousins.

Ms. Gooch was born August 30, 1946 in Buford, GA. She was a native of Buford, GA where she attended Harmony Elementary School and Friendship Baptist Church. She was a resident of Gracewood in Augusta, GA for fiftythree years as a result of severe medical problems and seizures. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, 5979 New Bethany Road, Buford, GA 30518. A memorial service will be held at Gracewood Chapel in Augusta, GA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friendship Community Baptist Church, Buford, GA in memory of Barbara Gooch.

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

Eddie Edwards, age 65 of Winder, GA, died Thursday, August 7, 2014.

AUGUSTA

Barbara Ann Gooch Barbara Ann Gooch, age 67, of Augusta, GA, formerly of Buford, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Gooch, and mother, Louise Jones Gooch. She is survived by her sister, Jeannette and Vern Cruse, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth W. and Robbie Gooch, Buford, GA; nieces, Jennifer Gooch, Buford, GA, Melinda and Dennis Stancil, Grayson, GA, and Sharon Tice, Buford, GA; nephews, Steven and Denise Freeman, Marietta, GA, and Christopher Freeman, Buford, GA; great nieces, Natalie Stancil, Nicole Stancil, Jennie Freeman, Stephanie Freeman, and Maggie Shiller; great nephews, Chris Tice and Hunter Tice; aunts, Lucy and John Hutchins, and Shirley Jones Cowart;

BUFORD

Murray “Landy” Green Murray “Landy” Green, age 60, of Buford, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014.

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Ramiah L. Hall Ramiah L. Hall, age 16, of Grayson, GA passed away August 5, 2014.

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www. wagesandsons.com

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Willie Lou Knight Willie Lou Knight, age 92, of Winder passed away Friday, August 8, 2014.

SUGAR HILL

Linda Lynn Linda Bagwell Lynn, age 67, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Bagwell; sister, Donnis Bagwell Terry; and stepson, Frankie Lynn.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-three years, Jerry Lynn, Sugar Hill, GA; mother, Helen Pass Bagwell, Sugar Hill, GA; brother-in-law, Edwin Terry, Suwanee, GA; step children, Cathy Lynn, Buford, GA, Jimmy and Stephanie Lynn, Buford, GA and Jack Lynn, Flowery Branch, GA; nieces, Dr. Carol Terry, Suwanee, GA, Brenda and Bill Petty, Homer, GA and April and Mike Gann, Buford, GA; sisters-inlaw and brothers-in-law, Sadie and Charles Jones, Buford, GA, Martha and David Mote, Buford, GA and Jane McDaniel, Buford, GA; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Jack and Connie Lynn, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, T.J. and Shawna Lynn, Zac Lynn and Emma Lynn; great grandchildren, Jordan and C. J. Lynn; special great nieces, Helen Petty and Abby Gann; special great nephews, Bryan Petty and Jesse Gann; special friends, Dottie Pugh Little and Tina Miller; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. Lynn was born March 20, 1947 in Sugar Hill, GA. She was a 1965 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. She was a retired office manager from Jim Ellis Buick in Buford, GA. She had also worked for Jerry Brown Chevrolet in B f df i

Buford for twenty-nine years and also John Bailey Co. for nine years. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church in Buford, GA. “She was a gracious hostess who enjoyed family, friends and food and opening her home every Sunday as a gathering place.” Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA 30096 in memory of Linda Bagwell Lynn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770932-1133.

NORCROSS

Rony Najarro Rony Najarro, 48, of Norcross, GA passed away on August 5, 2014.

HOSCHTON

Garland Proco Garland Proco, 73, of Hoschton, GA died August 8, 2014. Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

FLOWERY BRANCH

Norman F. Reed, Sr. Norman F. Reed, Sr., age 81, of Flowery Branch passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements. www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

BUFORD

Donna Smith Donna A. Smith, age 57, of Buford, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014.

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Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Henry will officiate. Burial to follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville.

Mrs. Wyrick was a member of Dahlonega Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents: Mose Lee & Lillie Mae Hutchings; husband: Samuel James Wyrick; son: Sam J. Wyrick, Jr.; granddaughter: Tammy Wyrick Tucker, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Jackie & Lillian Wyrick of Lawrenceville; daughter and son-in-law: Brenda & Bill House of Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law: Kenneth & Sandy Wyrick of Covington; daughter and son-in-law: Becky & David Hart of Dawsonville; son and daughterin-law: Terry & Barbara Wyrick of Lawrenceville; daughter-in-law: Mary Wyrick of Dahlonega; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, SW, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Please sign the online guestbook at www.stewartfh.com

LAWRENCEVILLE

Glenn Moran Glenn Edward Moran, age 66, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014.

Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA 770-932-1133 www. flaniganfuneralhome.com

DACULA

Hiram Sprayberry Hiram O. “Spec” Sprayberry, age 90, of Dacula, GA, passed away August 7, 2014. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville GA, 30046. 770-9623100. www.stewartfh.com

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Katy Morris Ms. Katy Grizzle Morris, age 42, of Harrison suddenly passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements. www. memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

DAHLONEGA

Mattie Jewell Wyrick Mattie Jewell Wyrick age 92 of Dahlonega, Georgia formerly of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014.

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now in use on four continents and demand is software, allows customers growing. Fewer than 100 to buy and dispense their systems are currently in own beer. Though often replace, but Hevia expects to ferred to as “self-serve,” He- build 200 more by the end via prefers to call it a “pour of the year. The system will your own” system as the sta- be used at Music Midtown tions must be fully manned in Atlanta and at upcoming by employees who take music festivals in Las Vegas. payments, check customer Additionally, the company identification and monitor is in the process of building the sobriety of users. systems for each of Carnival “It’s not really self-serve, Cruise Lines’ 24 ships. Heit’s pour-your-own beer in via said the company is also a full-service environment,” working with Carnival UK, he said.

Norwegian Cruise Lines and Customers purchase a others. card which is good for a Though the product has specified dollar amount been around for years, its of beer. The beer is then use at the All-Star game — metered out according to pa- an event Hevia describes as rameters set by the vendor. a “catalyst” for the company “We can pace you,” Hevia — was a first in the concessaid. “What we’re able to sion industry. Soon DraftSdo in a lot of ways is create erv systems will be installed more checks and balances at Miller Park in Milwaukee and security around alcohol. and, according to Hevia, We’re able to control it bet- five other stadium operators ter, really, than a full-service have expressed interest. environment.”

Later this year, the comDraftServ systems are pany will expand its product

offerings with systems that dispense soda, water or wine. Based on client feedback, Hevia expects demand for soda systems by the concession and cruise industries to exceed those for beer.

“I think that, by and large, that’s because they can put them anywhere,” he said.

The completely customizable units start at $5,000 and go up depending upon the options selected. While providing a unique user experience is a major draw for clients, the system’s biggest selling point, Hevia said, is its efficiency.

“According to the National Restaurant Association, about 25 percent of every keg of beer disappears to spillage, waste and theft,” he said. “I’m a career restaurateur and I’ve seen it for years. That is a real number.”

With the DraftServ system, every ounce is metered, virtually eliminating product loss.

Due to increased demand

for the system, Hevia plans to move DraftServ’s Suwanee facility to a nearby location, doubling the space available for manufacturing, assembly and storage from 2,500 to 5,000 square feet.

Along with the facility growth will come a staffing increase. Currently DraftServ has eight fulltime employees. Over the next 12-24 months, Hevia expects to add 20-25 people to the staff.

While more clients and increased revenue are welcome, the company’s goal, Hevia said, remains customer-focused.

“If we have a goal really, it’s that not only do we expand this,” he explained, “but that we properly activate and support it so that it really enhances people’s experience as opposed to being just another machine in our lives.”

Additional information about the company is available online at www. draftserv.com.

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Firefighters clean up after putting out a house fire on Calvin Drive in Duluth early Saturday morning. (Special Photo)

Doorbell likely saved couple from house fire

By Joshua Sharpe

sounded after the doorbell, which went off just before firefighters were dispatched at 2:49 a.m.

A malfunctioning Crews found heavy doorbell might have saved smoke coming from the a sleeping Duluth couple back of the two-story house from a house fire. and went in. The fire was Gwinnett fire Capt. out by 3:11 a.m.

Tommy Rutledge said the Investigators aren’t yet man and wife escaped their sure of the exact cause of burning home on Calvin the blaze, but it appears Drive early Saturday morn- to have been accidental, ing after they awoke to a Rutledge said. ringing sound. But authoriA total of five adult ties believe there was no occupants were displaced one at the door. from the home due to the “The doorbell is believed damage, but none were into have sounded due to jured. They did not request fire burning the wiring,” assistance from the AmeriRutledge said. can Red Cross, according The smoke alarms to Rutledge. joshua.sharpe @gwinnettdailypost.com

Rogers

Norcross High at the end of the last school year. He reOther former students had mained an adjunct professor similar memories of the man in the humanities department Rogers was. at Brenau, where he was “My mom met Mr. Roghired in 2005, teaching hisers before I did, the week tory on the school’s campus before I even started high in Norcross, according to school, and told me, ‘I met David Morrison, university your favorite teacher.’ She spokesman. was right,” said Liz Larson, Morrison said Rogers had Goodiel’s classmate. “We degrees from Georgia State, would write goofy skits that the University of North parodied historical events Carolina and Florida State with ridiculous musical University. He also served in scores.” the Navy Reserve until 1999 Colleagues in Norcross when he retired as a comalso felt Rogers was somemander. one special.

At Brenau, Jim Souther“To me personally, he was land, the retired provost and one of my mentors,” said history department chair James Glenn, co-department who hired him, said Rogers chair of Norcross High’s so- was among the university’s cial studies department. “He finest adjunct professors. was a friend and someone “He was highly skilled in whose opinions and thoughts his use of technology in the were valued.” classroom. I was impressed Rogers retired from with his professionalism and

his teaching skills,” Southerland said in a news release.

Current students at Norcross High heard of Rogers’ death Friday. But they were spared the unfortunate details. As school let out and students strolled to their buses and rides, an announcement came over the intercom. The principal told the news, though he didn’t say how Rogers died and he didn’t say “John Doe.” He just said Rogers passed away and would be sorely missed.

For those students and others who wish to remember Rogers for he truly was, a memorial service has been scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Parkway Baptist Church on State Bridge Road in Duluth.

Efforts to locate Rogers’ family for comment were unsuccessful Friday.

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PERFECT PITCH Bush delivers for Buford’s successful softball team team one day.

“I watched them on TV and I thought their uniRaised in a family of forms were pretty,” Bush Georgia fans, Bria Bush said. “It started then.” knew from an early age she Her accomplishments in wanted to play for Tennes- softball made that dream a see. viable option very early in The Buford senior saw her high school career. The the orange uniforms when right-hander got early inshe was 8 years old, telling terest from major colleges, her mother at that moment including the Volunteers, that she wanted to pitch and committed to the for the Volunteers’ softball Southeastern Conference will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

ing one day you’ll be one and you want to be a role model so kids look up to program when she was just if I don’t do good and they you. Once you commit, the a sophomore in November don’t want me?’ It’s stress- stress goes down a lot. You 2012. ful. When I went on my realize you worked hard She made just two visits, visit, it was hard to even and you deserve it. But one to Knoxville and one focus on what they were the hard work doesn’t end to Auburn. saying because I was so there. You have to realize “It was nerve-racking nervous. The school’s huge you have to work even because you’re so young,” and there’s a big football harder from there.”

Bush said of the early game. There are so many Bush has done exactly commitment. “You think, people and college athletes that during her high school ‘What if I change? What you look up to, knowcareer, working hard and

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proving Tennessee made the right decision with their early offer. She has pitched Buford to three straight state championships and has logged nearly every inning at the state finals in Columbus the past two years because of injuries to fellow pitcher Tessa Daniels, also a Super Six selection and a Florida

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Walker re-signs North grad James returns to Dome with Gladiators

By Mitch Blomert

lineman facing a lot of pressure to perform at a high level. A four-year ATLANTA — Ja’Wuan starter at Tennessee, he James has visited the started all 49 games he Georgia Dome wearing played in with the Voluntwo different uniforms in teers. his playing career.

With a long list of Make it three. national recognition to his The North Gwinnett name, the Dolphins are grad made his NFL debut giving him plenty of reps on Friday, starting at right before the season begins tackle for the Miami Dolto confirm his readiness phins in their 16-10 loss in the pros. He’s already to the Atlanta Falcons in listed as the team’s startboth team’s preseason ing right tackle for the opener.

2014 season.

James, who was drafted “I thought he did OK,” 19th overall by the DolDolphins head coach Joe phins in the 2014 NFL Philbin said. “It’s still a Draft, played the entire little early, but he’ll figure first half of the game, Miami Dolphins’ Ja’Wuan James, a North Gwinnett grad, it all out. We’ll look at the marking his first experiblocks Atlanta Falcons’ Jonathan Massaquoi (94), a tape, but I thought he was ence playing another NFL Central Gwinnett grad, during Friday’s preseason game OK.” team.

James’ last trip to the at the Georgia Dome. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman) “It was great to be out Georgia Dome was first there playing,” James in a game atmosphere. practice feels good.” the game of Tennessee’s said. “I got a lot to learn We definitely wanted to It’s the first road exfrom, just to be out there win, but playing outside of perience for an offensive See JAMES, Page 4B mitch.blomert @gwinnettdailypost.com

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“That’s a lot on a young pro and he certainly had his ups and downs. But as DULUTH — Brenden the season progressed and Walker scored the first he adjusted and overcame, goal and the last goal of we think he really began to the 2013-14 season for the show what he is capable of Gwinnett Gladiators. doing.”

They bookended a Last season, Walker was rookie campaign in which assigned to the GladiaWalker led the team in tors by their NHL affiliate scoring. But what hapArizona. pened in between was also This season, Walker has something of a rollercoast- signed outright with Gwiner for the 22-year-old. nett.

“He is an exceptional “There were other talent and a quality indi(discussions) going on vidual,” Gladiators presiand agents talking to other dent Steve Chapman said. places,” Walker said from “There were some learning his home in upper Maniphases that Walks made his toba. “But I stuck with way through last season. my guns and I stuck with He also had to deal with the Glads organization. some personal loss in his family.

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Ambrose clinches road win No. 5

By Reid Spencer The Sports Xchange

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Recovering from an early spin after contact with Kyle Busch’s Toyota, Marcos Ambrose held off Busch in the closing laps of Saturday’s Zippo 200 at the Glen to win the series-best fifth road course race of his Nationwide Series career.

The Australian driver has won four consecutive NNS starts at 2.45-mile Watkins Glen International, having triumphed in three straight from 2008 through 2010 and this year after a threerace hiatus from competition at the Glen.

Though Ambrose knows full well the big prizes — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory in the Cheez-It 355 at the Glen (1 p.m.

ET on ESPN) and a berth in the Chase — will be contested on Sunday, he was eager to savor the NNS win.

“I just want to enjoy today,” Ambrose said. “You get to victory lane, and it’s special. I would love to repeat, but it’s a lot of work tomorrow. I want to think about this and get a good night’s rest and come attack them tomorrow.”

During an exchange of pit stops with 32 of 82 laps left, Ambrose surged past Joey Logano as the driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford exited pit road.

When the sequence of stops cycled through, Ambrose, who had pitted one lap earlier than Logano, held the lead, with Logano running second.

Ambrose kept the top spot after a restart on Lap 63 that followed the fifth and final caution of the race.

With five laps left, Busch roared past Logano

NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Marcos Ambrose (09) during the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International. (USA Today: Timothy T. Ludwig)

but couldn’t get to the bumper of Ambrose’s No. 9 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford in time to make a move for the win.

Logano came home third, followed by pole winner Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth. Rookie Chase Elliott ran sixth and extended his series lead to 12 points over JR Motorsports teammate Regan Smith, who finished 17th.

The way Logano saw it, losing the spot to Ambrose during the cycle of greenflag stops was crucial.

“That was definitely a key moment,” Logano said. “If I was able to get in front of him there … all I needed was three-tenths of a second probably, and that would have been enough position into that corner to beat him through the esses and get position.

I felt like, if I got clean air and ran hard, that I could have gapped him.

“I think at the end of the race, he would have caught me and the 54 (Busch) also. It would

By Reid Spencer The Sports Xchange

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — When the second and final round of qualifying ended on Saturday at Watkins Glen International, Jeff Gordon climbed onto the window ledge of his No. 24 Chevrolet and raised his arms in triumph.

Gordon had just won the pole for Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 at the Glen (1 p.m. ET on ESPN), the 22nd NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season.

In winning his third Coors Light pole award at the 2.45-mile road course and the 75th of his career, Gordon had beaten odds-on favorite Marcos Ambrose for the top starting spot in Sunday’s race.

Gordon went out late in the 10-minute second session to post his lap at 129.466 mph (68.126

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Gordon (24) during practice for the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International. (USA Today: Kevin Hoffman)

seconds). After Gordon made his pole-winning run, Ambrose didn’t have time to get back to the start/finish line and start another qualifying run before the clock ran out on the session.

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“He ducked out late, and then the spotter was late,” Ambrose said. “I was already committed to that line, and he thumped my left rear there. It wasn’t intentional. I’ve got no malice against him whatsoever … he spun out, too.”

Busch wasn’t quite as charitable in his assessment of the mishap.

“We didn’t qualify as well as we needed to and tried to make a move on somebody who didn’t give a crap, and then he just turned into me and spun us out, so that put us behind,” Busch said. “We came back and got second.”

In a quirky sort of way, the accident might have helped both drivers.

Ambrose and Busch brought their cars to pit road for fuel and fresh tires under caution on Lap 13. Knifing his way through traffic, Ambrose worked his way back to fifth before pitting again under green on Lap 20, covering stops made by Keselowski (Lap 18) and Logano (Lap 19).

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have been close. I’m not going to say we would have won the race. It would have been close.

Our car was good on the short run. Marcos was steady all the way through and the 54, late in the run, was really fast. If I didn’t run so hard and had clean air and didn’t burn the tires off, would I have lasted longer? Yeah.

“Would it have been enough to beat him? We’ll never know. But I feel it would have been closer for us, for sure.”

Ambrose agreed.

“I think if I hadn’t cleared him right there, he would have been gone,” Ambrose said. “Maybe I could have stalked him a little bit and got him in traffic, but we had a fast enough car to lead like that, but it would have been really tough to pass.”

Before the battle with Logano was even a consideration, Ambrose had to recover from a Lap 6 spin in the bus stop chicane after he and Busch collided near the entrance.

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After setting a track qualifying record at 129.491 mph in the 30-minute first round, Ambrose ran 129.138 mph in the final round to secure the outside of the front row. Jimmie Johnson, using a setup supplied by Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 team was third in time trials at 128.968 mph, followed by Kevin Harvick (128.859 mph), Kurt Busch (128.816 mph) and AJ Allmendinger (128.701 mph).

Gordon’s late run in the second round wasn’t a strategic decision per se.

It was a simply a matter of cooling his car after making two runs in the first round to ensure his advancement to the top 12.

“We have to make two runs in that first session, so when we made that second run, there was only a few minutes left in that session,” Gordon said. “We just had to cool everything down. There were two factors into when we went — cooling everything down, the tires and the engine, and then getting a clean lap.

“It just happened to work out that, when we were done cooling, it was

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a great time to go. There were no cars on the track.”

Gordon said he was surprised at how strong his lap was.

“I’ll be honest, I was real surprised with the lap (Ambrose) laid in the first session, so you can only imagine how surprised I was when I saw the lap time I had,” Gordon said.

Gordon’s lap also seemed to shock Ambrose, who was timed out before he could start a final run. But the Australian road course ace was gracious in giving the four-time champion his due.

“He’s a fantastic road racer, and I have watched a lot of races here where he dominated,” Ambrose said. “He’s having a standout year. You can’t discount anybody out there. Anyone in that top12, if they had gotten the pole, I wouldn’t have been surprised.”

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Peachtree Ridge baseball team shines in Cooperstown From Staff Reports The Peachtree Ridge Lions 12-and-under travel baseball team placed second in the recent Cooperstown (N.Y.) Baseball World Tournament.

The Lions defeated squads from Canada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts during the tourney, hitting nine home runs with a pair of grand slams. The team is coached by Derek Hays, Mike Gaskins, Brian Finneran and Jason Sun Woo. Members of the runnerup Peachtree Ridge team are Cooper Gaskins,

Cameron Smith, Keenan Finneran, Evan Henley, Charlie Pritchard, Zavion Mouhon, Jake Robison, Seth Bennett, Grayson Sun Woo, Matthew Hays and Christopher Wiedenmann.

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Locals win Punt, Pass and Kick titles Eight youngsters were crowned as age-group winners in an NFL Punt, Pass and Kick local qualifier hosted recently by Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation at Rhodes Jordan Park.

The girls winners were

Pamela Zachery in the 6and 7-year-old age group, Dianne Friese in the 10-11 age group and Christina Haber in the 12-13 division.

In the boys competition, the winners were Kameron Rayford (6-7), Omar Zachery Jr. (8-9), Scott Thompson (10-11), Brendan Farrell (12-13) and Andre Watson (1415).

The highest scores give the participants a chance to reach the sectional competition, where the winner will compete for the overall championship at the Georgia Dome.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks over his birdie putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday. (Reuters/John Sommers II)

McIlroy holds on by one after wild day at Valhalla

By Mark Lamport-Stokes Reuters

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rory McIlroy, seeking his fourth major title, ended a pulsating third round of low scoring and frequent lead changes to preserve his one-shot advantage at the PGA Championship on Saturday.

A stroke in front overnight heading into what is traditionally known as “Moving Day,” the British Open champion birdied three of the last four holes on a receptive, rain-sodden Valhalla Golf Club layout to card a four-under-par 67.

McIlroy, who is in pursuit of a third consecutive victory on the PGA Tour, fended off a series of challenges to keep his position at the top of a tightly congested leaderboard as he posted a 13-under total of 200 in the year’s fourth

and final major.

Austrian Bernd Wiesberger, one of six players who held at least a share of the lead in a wildly fluctuating third round, was alone in second place after matching the day’s best score with a 65.

“I didn’t expect any of this really coming into this week,” Wiesberger, a twotime winner on the European Tour, told reporters after ending his round with three successive birdies. “I knew I was prepared well and the course really suits my eye.

“So far I’ve taken advantage of this and it’s great to finish the round with three birdies in a row, and basically tap-in birdies as well.

“That gives me hopefully good momentum going into tomorrow. It’s a new situation for me in a major championship.”

American ‘young gun’ Rickie Fowler, a top-five finisher at each of the

year’s previous three majors, was at 11 under after firing a 67 with 2005 PGA Championship winner Phil Mickelson (67) and Australian Jason Day (69) a further stroke adrift.

Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa (67) and Swedish world No. 4 Henrik Stenson (67) were among a group of four at nine under on a high-quality leaderboard that sets up an intriguing battle for the title.

However, most eyes in today’s final round will be focused on McIlroy, who has produced spectacular form over the past month and came into this week as an overwhelming favorite.

The 25-year-old Northern Irishman completed a wire-to-wire victory at last month’s British Open before winning the WGCBridgestone Invitational last Sunday in his next start.

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SUPER SIX SOFTBALL Amanda Ablan School: Brookwood Class: Junior College choice: Georgia Twitter handle: @amanda_ablan Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch Sport I’m best at besides softball: Basketball Outside of myself, the best current Gwinnett softball player is: Collins Hill’s Jaimie Hoover States I’ve played softball in: Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Alabama, Colorado, Oklahoma, California, South Carolina Best way to wind down after a game: Talk with my team and relax Noteworthy: • Led the Broncos to the Region 8-AAAAAA title and a fourth-place finish at state last season • Went 21-6 with a 1.24 ERA and 265 strikeouts in 191 1/3 innings to earn Daily Post pitcher of the year honors • Also hit .345 with 23 RBIs Coach Jennifer Maloney’s take: “Amanda is one of those pitchers that coaches dream about having in the circle. She has a strong command of multiple pitches and also has a commanding presence on the mound. Her athleticism and knowledge of the game is evident in every aspect of her game. She is not a one-dimensional player, either. The ability to field the ball well, drive the ball at the plate and also play other positions when needed make her a truly phenomenal player. She is special type of player who doesn’t let the pressure of the moment get to her, which is what allows her to be so successful. Amanda has a great career ahead of her and I am looking forward to watching her play this year.”

Bria Bush School: Buford Class: Senior College choice: Tennessee Twitter handle: @briab11 Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch Sport I’m best at besides softball: Swimming Outside of myself, the best current Gwinnett softball player is: Too many to choose States I’ve played softball in: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, California Best way to wind down after a game: Take protein, ice bath, eat and sleep Noteworthy: • Has helped the Wolves to the past three state championships • Went 18-1 with a 0.61 ERA • Struck out 109 batters in 103 2/3 innings Coach Tony Wolfe’s take: “Bria is a dominant pitcher who combines velocity, movement and location.

Bria takes great pride in her craft and is a tireless worker. She is composed, competitive and poised in the circle. She is a very popular teammate because of her unselfish, caring attitude. She is just an awesome young lady and an outstanding student.”

Tessa Daniels School: Buford Class: Senior College choice: Florida State Twitter handle: @tessadanielss Favorite athlete: Andraya Carter Sport I’m best at besides softball: Basketball Outside of myself, the best

current Gwinnett softball player is: Baylee Sexton — Physically, mentally, and most importantly, spiritually, she’s the strongest girl I’ve had the blessing to play with.

States I’ve played softball in: Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, California Best way to wind down after a game: Read Noteworthy: • Has helped the Wolves to the past three state championships • Hit .465 with four homers, 44 RBIs, 11 doubles and 32 runs scored • Also went 8-0 with a 2.52 ERA as a pitcher Coach Tony Wolfe’s take: “Tessa is a very talented player who excels offensively, defensively and in the circle. Tessa has an unbelievable softball IQ and a tremendous competitive spirit. She is unselfish, hard-working, committed and caring. She is a defensive standout at first base and in the circle and a leader on our team. Tessa is also an outstanding young lady and an excellent student.”

Brea Dickey School: Collins Hill Class: Senior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @Brea_dickey Favorite athlete: Dwyane Wade Sport I’m best at besides softball: Beach volleyball Outside of myself, the best current Gwinnett softball player is: My teammates States I’ve played softball in: California, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida

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Brenden Walker led the Gwinnett Gladiators in goal scoring as a rookie last season and has signed to play for 2014-15. (Photo: Amanda Hertel)

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Walker

goal in seven of his last 11 games and 14 points over I’m happy to be back. I that same span. He was know they’re behind me also a plus-9 and earned and I think it was a good his first pro hat trick in the choice.” final game of the season.

Walker had a strong sec“He can be one of the ond half to the season — best players on the ice after going through some every night when he makes admitted growing pains. that commitment — dan“It wasn’t the best first gerous to play against,” half of my life,” Walker Chapman said. “We think said frankly. “I wasn’t that this could be a breaksure where I stood with out year for him.” the team and I think I was Walker certainly benthinking too much of the efited from playing with higher league.

Marshall Everson and “The second half, I came Casey Pierro-Zabotel, both to the reality that I needed of whom have already reto work hard where I was. I signed with the Gladiators. respected who I was play- Walker has talked quite a ing with and where I was bit with both during the playing.” offseason.

Walker captained the “I loved playing with Saskatoon Blades in 2012- those guys,” he said. “I 13, but going from a bilcouldn’t ask for two better let’s house and the relative linemates. It was a good control of a major junior learning experience. I got club to living on his own some confidence and was was not an easy transition. playing the way I should Probably not unlike the have been.” first semester of college for Not coincidentally, a lot of kids — athletes or Walker and Gwinnett were not. both bigger threats in the “I was a young guy just final months of the season. trying to learn the way,” And everyone is looking to Walker said. “The second carry it through to the start half, I was a much better of 2014-15. person. I was eating better “This year, we’re hunand sleeping more. gry,” Walker said. “We “You’re living on your really want to make a point own, but you still have to that the Glads won’t be wake up and play hockey easy to beat. It’s going to in the morning.” be great to be back on the Walker had at least one ice.”

State recruit.

She was 18-1 with one save, a 0.61 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 102 2/3 innings last season. The Wolves were so dominant in region play that she barely pitched, resting her up for the postseason run.

Buford’s pitching depth this season should allow Bush to get plenty of rest again.

“She’s very unselfish, that’s one of the first things that stands out about her,” Buford softball coach Tony Wolfe said. “But she’s also very driven. She has a passion to do whatever it is, softball included but academically as well, exactly right.

She’s a tireless worker.

If she can get better at it from work, she’s going to get better. She just has a real passion to do things exactly right. You combine some talent with that work ethic and passion and unselfishness, it’s a pretty good package.

“There are a lot of pitchers out there pitching a lot more innings and racking up a lot more wins and strikeouts, but that’s where her unselfishness kicks in. She’ll take the ball a couple of times a week and she’s perfectly fine with it. If it helps us win, she’s great with it.”

Asked what position she plays when she isn’t pitching, Bush giggles as she says “bench.” Her value at pitcher keeps her from many high school at-bats,

•From Page 1B 2012 season, when the Volunteers defeated N.C. State 35-21 in a Chick-filA Kickoff showdown.

In high school, a 10thgrade James was part of North Gwinnett’s state semifinal team that defeated Walton 31-7 on that same turf.

Before that, he was a ball boy for the Falcons, the very team he faced Friday night as a professional.

“Just being back here through the different phases, through high school and middle school, then college, then professionally,” James said. “It’s

Best way to wind down after a game: Hang out with “home girls” Noteworthy: • Won state titles with Collins Hill last season and in 2011 • Entering her fourth season as a starter • Hit .400 with 20 RBIs, 29 runs, seven doubles, seven triples and 11 stolen bases Coach Paul Pierce’s take: “Brea is a spark plug for our ball team.

She loves the game of softball and has fun every day. She also makes me laugh, but she also knows how to turn it up and compete at the highest level when the lights come on. I look forward to watching Brea help lead our Eagles this year.”

Aeshia Miles School: Collins Hill Class: Senior College choice: Maryland Twitter handle: @aeshiamiles13 Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan Sport I’m best at besides softball: Basketball Outside of myself, the best current Gwinnett softball player is: My teammates States I’ve played softball in: California, New Jersey, Oklahoma and all of the East coast Best way to wind down after a game: Eat Noteworthy: • Won state titles with Collins Hill last season and in 2011 • Hit .323 with 23 RBIs and 29 runs scored • Went 9-1 as a pitcher with a 1.15 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 55 innings Coach Paul Pierce’s take: “Aeshia is a competitor. She wants to have fun and cut up, and she makes me laugh, but make no mistake about

it, she is playing to win. I look forward to watching her help lead our Eagles this year.”

Stephanie Snyder School: Grayson Class: Senior College choice: Troy Twitter handle: @stefffsnyder Favorite athlete: Lauren Chamberlain Sport I’m best at besides softball: No time for that!

Outside of myself, the best current Gwinnett softball player is: Brookwood’s Amanda Ablan States I’ve played softball in: California, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, Alabama, Indiana and Pennsylvania Best way to wind down after a game: Music on the headphones Noteworthy: • Ranked among Class AAAAAA’s top hitters with a .579 batting average • Had eight home runs, 42 RBIs and 17 doubles • Also considered one of the state’s best defensive center fielders Coach Bill Batchelor’s take: “I have known Stephanie since she was 8 years old and have played against her and Grayson as Brookwood’s coach the past three years.

I am excited to be able to coach her at Grayson this year. She is not only a great player but also an outstanding young lady. Steph is the complete player. She hits with power, for average and drives in runs. She hits the ball to all fields. Defensively, she has a cannon of an arm and makes plays. The best thing I have seen about Steph is she is clutch.

We want the ball hit to her or for her to be in the batter’s box when the game is on the line. I think she is going to have a heck of a year.”

Super though she did get one last season. One was all it took, though.

Bush got plunked — she and the Wolves are pretty sure intentionally — in the only plate appearance of her junior year.

“They don’t really let me hit,” Bush said.

The beaning last season scared the coaches enough to make sure of that.

“She’s a very capable player and a very good hitter,” Wolfe said. “But for us, it’s twofold. One, we’re deep and we have position players who are really good and deserve time. And also Bria’s so valuable. You put her out there and she gets hurt sliding into second or jams a finger playing in the field or hitting, it’s not good. She is so valuable to us as a pitcher and she has such a great career ahead of her as a pitcher and we know that. … When she got hit with a pitch last year, the coaches were looking at me like, ‘What are you doing? She’s the meal ticket.’ And there’s a lot of truth to that. But she can hit. She hit like .340 in 45 or 50 at-bats as a sophomore when we had to have her because of injuries. She may get some chances (to hit) this year.

We’ll see.”

If there are any grudges about not being able to hit, Bush doesn’t show them. She said she likes the single-minded focus of working on one skill, her pitching, and making sure

she does it well.

The work has paid off with success, both with the Wolves and her travel team, the Georgia Impact. She has a plan in the pitching circle, relying on her finesse to record outs.

“I’m definitely a movement pitcher, more change of speeds, spin and movement,” Bush said. “I’m not going to blow it past you.”

Wolfe points to an improved velocity, though.

He said it’s made her a power pitcher, too.

“She’s evolved because she throws pretty hard now,” Wolfe said. “She still sees herself as a location and movement kind of pitcher now, which is really great because she is a mid-60s thrower now, 64, 65, 66 here and there.

She throws the ball really hard, but the beauty is she sees herself as someone who has to locate, spin it and really get movement on the ball to be effective. A lot of people who throw her velocity might try to get by with just velocity. She started out young with us and had to depend on location and spin, and as she has evolved she’s kept that same mindset as a pitcher.

Her spin is great and her location is great, but she also brings that velocity with her.”

Bush is excited about using those skills in an orange Tennessee uniform, but first she has work to finish in green and gold.

She has a love for

Buford that she didn’t see coming before high school, when she grew up in Acworth. Her family planned a move and the destination ended up being Buford, where her cousins went to high school. It was a change, but one she has thoroughly enjoyed.

“I love the family atmosphere here,” Bush said.

“It’s small. Everybody knows everybody. We’re all a family.”

The Buford softball family is extremely close, too. The players and coaches have fun, but they also want to win. They’ve done plenty of it on their current run of seven straight state championships.

A strong senior class, including Bush, wants to make it eight in a row.

“It feels different knowing it’s your last year here,” Bush said.

“It’s sad. I don’t want it to be over. I’ve always said I want to win (state) for the seniors. Now I’m a senior but I don’t want to win it for myself.

I’m just not that kind of person. I want to win it for the others and help the other people, to let the freshmen see how cool it is to win it. Once I leave I can’t control what happens and I definitely want everyone to get the experience of winning it.

And not necessarily just winning, but also playing and being with your family, the players, the fans.

It’s the best experience ever here.”

James cool. It’s not the outcome I wanted, we definitely wanted to win, but it was a good experience for my first NFL game.”

James currently lines up opposite of left tackle Branden Albert, a 2013 Pro Bowler who also was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.

The seven-year veteran has taken James under his belt during training camp.

“He’s trying to teach me a lot with technique and everything,” James said.

“It’s just good and get these repetitions so I can be ready.”

It also doesn’t hurt to have a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end trying

to beat him on the line at practice.

“Every day I’m going against Cameron Wake, so I feel like overall I’m progressing, and I need to progress throughout the season,” James said.

His training camp challenges seemed to work early in Friday’s game, when the Dolphins marched 73 yards on the opening drive and scored a touchdown just five minutes after the opening kickoff.

But the night didn’t stay quite so upbeat for Miami’s offense. The Dolphins produced just 229 yards offense, including a mere 52 yards on the

ground.

James realizes there’s still a lot of work to be done.

“The first drive I did OK, and the second drive I had some stuff I wanted to clean up,” James said.

“I wanted to go back out there and show what I learned from the previous drive.”

But the first game as a pro was not a complete letdown for James.

Being a local product, his family was in attendance, waiting for him outside the locker room after the game.

“I have a bunch of family members here,” James said.

Class AAAAAA Region 8-AAAAAA Archer Tigers Head coach: Kris Daniels 2013 record/playoff finish: 23-12, second round of state playoffs Returning starters: OF Brittany Maresette, Jr.; OF Jacqui Switzer, Jr.; C Sydney Willhite, Jr.; OF Tahra Johnson, Sr.; P/2B Kory Best, Sr. Other new players/newcomers: OF Andria Booth, Sr.; SS Brie Marijanich, Jr.; 1B Alia Booth, Jr.; INF Terrica Williams, Fr.; P Madison Abell, Fr. Outlook: After winning the 2012 state title, Archer turned out another state playoff team last season. A good nucleus is back from the team, led by college commitments Switzer (Florida), Maresette (Auburn) and Best (Piedmont). The Tigers’ team speed will put great pressure on opposing defenses.

Berkmar Patriots Head coach: Duke Raines 2013 record: 6-7 Returning starters: OF Lynn Hernandez, Sr.; P Asia Brown, Soph.; CF Monica Morga, Jr. Other new players/newcomers: SS Nelly Ramirez, Jr.; 3B Emily Ramirez, Fr. Outlook: Berkmar should be very competitive with another nonregion schedule. The Patriots have three key returning players, as well as some promising newcomers.

Brookwood Broncos Head coach: Jennifer Maloney 2013 record/playoff finish: 25-13, fourth place in the state Returning starters: P Amanda Ablan, Jr.; OF Danna Downs, Sr.; UP Hannah Mason, Sr.; 3B Kamryn Tillman, Jr.; 1B Baylei Banfield, Sr.; SS Kayla Louie, Jr.; C Morriah Mackey, Jr. Other new players/newcomers: OF Summer Jones, Jr.; P Chelsea Twardoski, Jr. Outlook: Part of a successful program as a Mill Creek assistant, Maloney joins another successful one as the Broncos’ new head coach. She replaces longtime coach Bill Batchelor, now the coach at rival Grayson. Maloney’s first Brookwood team features some seasoned players, most notably reigning Daily Post pitcher of the year and Georgia commitment Ablan, who was 21-6 with a 1.24 ERA and 265 strikeouts in 191 1/3 innings last year.

Central Gwinnett Black Knights Head coach: Nicole Matunas 2013 record: 6-15 Returning starters: P Faith Dickerson, Sr.; C/OF Ashley Davis, Sr.; INF Sierra Davis, Sr. Other new players/newcomers: OF Tamani Owens, Fr.; INF Kaylen Hembry, Fr.; UP Katherine Blake, Fr.; UP Angel DeLaRosa, Fr; OF Amber Hobey, Soph.

Outlook: Overall team improvement and speed are a pair of strengths for the Black Knights under new head coach Matunas.

Dickerson’s pitching will be key, as will her leadership with the other two senior returning starters.

Dacula Falcons Head coach: Tracy Keefer 2013 record/playoff finish: 19-7, first round of state playoffs Returning starters: LF Kristan Lizardi, Sr.; OF Madison Moseley, Sr.; 1B Sabrina Siebel, Jr.; 2B Bailey Beddingfield, Jr.; SS Alexis Deadwyler, Jr.; C Samantha Kates, Jr.; 3B Makenzie Vanderhorst, Soph.

Other new players/newcomers: OF Deja Spring, Jr.; P Alaina Bock, Soph.; P Haley Lambes, Fr. Outlook: Dacula is relatively young again, but many of those players gained valuable experience last season, particularly a strong junior class. The Falcons return seven key starters, including Lizardi (Kennesaw State) and Kates (AlabamaBirmingham).

Grayson Rams Head coach: Bill Batchelor 2013 record/playoff finish: 20-15, second round of state playoffs Returning starters: CF Stephanie Snyder, Sr.; P Peyton Glover, Sr.; C Caroline Sandhagen, Sr.; OF Amanda Kemp, Sr.; 1B Jen Spangler, Sr.; 3B Carley Batchelor, Jr.; SS Sierra Smith, Jr. Other new players/newcomers: OF Taylor Wise, Sr.: INF Michelle Donnelly, Sr.; OF/INF Anna Newell, Sr.; OF Beth Crawley, Sr. Outlook: Batchelor, who won 343 games and nine region titles as Brookwood’s coach, resigned in March to take the Grayson job, where he gets to coach his daughter Carley, a Grayson junior.

He also inherits a team with a solid core of experienced players, including Troy commitments Snyder (.579 batting average, eight homers, 42 RBIs) and Glover, and West Georgia-bound Sandhagen.

Parkview Panthers Head coach: Joey Farah 2013 record: 13-16 Returning starters: 1B/OF Taylor Muirhead, Sr.; 1B/P Kylie Gabrielson, Sr.; OF Jessica Moody, Jr.; P/

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TEAM-BY-TEAM PREVIEWS OF Sami Rosa, Jr.; SS Lexi Walker, Jr.; 3B/OF Josey Rogers, Jr.; OF/C Kadie Rogers, Jr.; 2B/OF Jolee Wood, Jr.; 2B Autumn Sizemore, Jr.; OF/P Jada Lake, Jr.; OF Alex Massaro, Soph.; Tyler Draper, Soph.

Other new players/newcomers: 1B Shealyn Hyde, Sr.; 1B Bella Spiker, Jr.; SS Hannah Turnbull, Fr.; C Allison Barfield, Fr.; 3B/2B Denise Teague, Fr.; P MacKenzie Michels, Fr.; SS/P Haley Robinson, Fr.; C Morgan Shultz, Fr. Outlook: Injuries and a young lineup made for a tough 2013 season, but the Panthers are deeper and more experienced this year.

The depth at pitcher is a strength, while a talented freshman class should contribute immediately.

Shiloh Generals Head coach: Reggie Ingram 2013 record: 15-14 Returning starters: P/OF Lizzy Humes, Sr.; OF Cortni Jones, Sr.; 1B Areca Bender, Jr.; OF/1B Sharai Lay, Soph.; SS/OF Aleese Ingram, Soph.; 2B Jordynne Baranello, Soph.; C/INF/OF Shamarie Green, Soph.; 3B/OF Asha Watson, Soph.; OF Ava Davis Other new players/newcomers: P/INF Adia Polk, Fr. Outlook: Shiloh fielded a young lineup last season, but still posted a winning record. That bodes well for this season, particularly with nine players back with starting experience. Humes and Jones will be counted on for senior leadership.

South Gwinnett Comets Head coach: Steve Teschner 2013 record: 9-19 Returning starters: INF Allye Sneed, Sr.; SS/P Jackie Mathers, Jr.; 1B Destinee Turner, Sr.; C/1B Kierra Mays, Sr.; OF Dezhane Moseley, Jr.; 2B/C Krystal Baglio, Sr.; P/OF Skylar Smith, Soph.

Outlook: Teschner, South’s baseball coach, takes over as head softball coach this season. He likes his team’s senior leadership and middle infield play, as well a promising group of freshmen.

Region 7-AAAAAA Collins Hill Eagles Head coach: Paul Pierce 2013 record/playoff finish: 29-6, Collins Hill’s pitcher Aeshia Miles (13) celebrates with third baseman state champions Returning starters: P/DP Amanda the 2013 Class AAAAAA state championship. (File Photo) Chance, Sr.; SS/P Aeshia Miles, Mountain View Bears Soph.; P/OF Laura Purcell, Soph.

Sr.; 2B Reagan Morgan, Sr.; CF Head coach: Matt Raettig Other new players/newcomers: Brea Dickey, Sr.; LF Tyra Holliday, 2013 record: 13-19 OF Dylin Lawhorn, Sr..; P Grace Sr.; 3B Jaimie Hoover, Jr.; RF Erin Returning starters: P/OF Shae Fitts, Soph.; OF Bria Stephens, Hamilton, Jr. Balzer, Jr.; C Courtney Cofino, Sr.; Soph.; INF/OF Sydney Beaird, Fr; Other new players/newcomers: OF Alaina Daugherty, Sr.; OF Cara OF Bethany Hamby, Fr. C Madison Palmieri, Sr.; 1B/C DeSandre, Sr.; 3B Erica Ebitz, Jr.; Outlook: The Lions, despite being Courtney Floor, Jr. Outlook: Collins Hill, which won its P/2B Kayla Morris, Sr.; OF Madolyn young in key spots, still plan to be Packer, Soph.; 2B Courtney Roley, improved from last season and to second state title in three seasons Soph.; 1B Kristen Rogers, Soph. be a playoff contender. Johnson last year, returns an experienced Other new players/newcomers: and Turvy are proven offensive group of players with the mission of C Victoria Martin, Fr.; P Ashlyn threats, while Davis’ return from a repeat championship. MarylandPorter, Fr.; SS Morgan Felt, Sr. injury gave the team a nice boost. bound Miles (.323 batting average, Outlook: Raettig, formerly a Moun23 RBIs, 9-1 record, 1.15 ERA) tain View assistant, takes over as Region 8-AAAAA and Georgia State-bound Chance Lanier Longhorns (.351, 25 RBIs, 17-3, 1.45 ERA) are head coach and inherits a young team with more young talent enter- Head coach: Ryan Hill an excellent tandem in the circle, ing the program. He hopes this is 2013 record: 12-18 while Dickey, Morgan (Georgia the group that brings the Bears’ Returning starters: OF Kirsten State) and Jaimie Hoover (Florida) first state playoff berth — they fell Laughlin, Soph.; SS/P Noelle are top-notch hitters. Hoover hit one game short last season in Petty, Jr.; 3B Taylor Rowe, Soph.; .434 last season with six homers tough 7-AAAAAA. P/1B Cameron Dillard, Soph; OF and 31 RBIs. Isabelle Petty, Soph.

Norcross Blue Devils Outlook: The Longhorns have Duluth Wildcats Head coach: Michelle Green a new head coach in Hill and a Head coach: Dawn Marsh 2013 record: 12-19 young team. But they have five key 2013 record: 16-14 Returning starters: P Vanessa returning players to build around in Returning starters: 3B Amanda Bradford, Jr.; C Ally Shores, Soph.; a new region after moving up from Simpson, Sr.; C Sydnee Worthy, 3B Hannah Laury, Jr.; 2B/P 8-AAAA. Soph.; 1B Haley Wallace, Soph.; Jackie O’Reilly, Soph.; SS/P Kelly SS Cameron Robinson, Soph.; P Schmidt, Jr.; DP/P Frankie Cantrell, Region 8-AAAA MacKenzie Yarbrough, Soph.; LF Sr. Buford Wolves Megan Waldheim, Soph.

Other new players/newcomers: Head coach: Tony Wolfe Other new players/newcomers: OF Lauren Ladzinski, Soph.; OF 2013 record/playoff finish: 37-1, 2B Ashley Simpson, Soph.; P AnJessee Hoge, Jr.; 1B Anna Palmer, state champions naleigh Autry, Soph.; LF Rachel Jr.; OF/C Natalia Cusson, Fr.; Returning starters: P Bria Bush, Matton, Jr.; RF Lauren Vinelli, Jr. OF Cali Camacho, Sr.; UP Sarah Sr.; P/1B Tessa Daniels, Sr.; 2B Outlook: Duluth kept a steady Offner, Jr. Jordan Deep, Sr.; SS Drew Pucklevel of success during Marsh’s Outlook: A new era begins for ett, Jr.; 3B Baylee Sexton, Jr.; OF long tenure as head coach, and Remington Hasty, Sr.; OF Sydney she expects the same this season. the Blue Devils, who hired former Duluth and University of Georgia Stavro, Sr.; P Emily Crocker, Sr. The Wildcats are young, though, star Green as head coach. Green, Other new players/newcomers: with Simpson the only seniors. who pitched Duluth to the 1999 C Lea Edwards, Jr.; INF Christy They will rely heavily on a talented state softball title, was previously Jarrard, Jr.; P/1B Kennedy Kotula, group of nine sophomores. the head coach at Gainesville. She Jr.; C Alexus Murray, Sr.; OF Sainherits an improving Norcross mantha Thomas, Soph.; P Peyton Meadowcreek Mustangs program led by Bradford, one of Wolfe, Jr.; OF Brianna Gutierrez, Head coach: Jason Novak the area’s top pitchers.

Jr. 2013 record: 1-16 Outlook: An amazing run of Returning starters: P/SS Medely North Gwinnett Bulldogs dominance continued last season Guzman, Sr.; C Chanel Diaz, Sr. Head coach: Randy Black for the Wolves, who claimed their Newcomer: SS/P Larrisa Joseph, 2013 record/playoff finish: 28-7, seventh consecutive state champiSoph.

Elite Eight of state playoffs onship. They begin the search for Outlook: Two seniors leaders, Returning starters: SS Makenna the eighth in a row on a 25-game Guzman and Diaz, return for Dowell, Soph.; 3B Emily Dennis, winning streak. They’re also loaded Meadowcreek, which plays a Jr.; DP Kaitlyn Andrews, Sr. with talent and experience, with non-region schedule. Joseph is a Other new players/newcomers: all five pitchers, all four infielders promising young pitcher, too.

OF Haley Short, Soph.; 2B Bailey and two outfielders returning. The Martin, Soph.; P/OF Rachel Smith, four infielders and two outfielders Mill Creek Hawks Jr.; P/DP Kylee Smith, Jr.; INF/OF are all at least three-year starters.

Head coach: Brian Abernethy Maddie Stien, Jr. Bush (Tennessee commitment, 2013 record/playoff finish: 26-8, Outlook: The Bulldogs had a 18-1, 0.61 ERA), Daniels (Florida second round of state playoffs tremendous 2013 season, but State, .465 batting average, 44 Returning starters: SS Hannah they must replace a large number RBIs), Deep (Georgia Tech, .402, Adams, Soph.; P Skylar Hayward, of contributors lost to graduation. eight homers, 40 RBIs), Hasty Soph.; P Kaitlyn Howell, Jr.; C Emilie Lawrence, Soph.; OF Kailyn Black still likes this team’s potential (Georgia State, .393), Puckett and thinks one of the strengths will (Georgia Tech, .344, eight homers, Anthony, Jr. be solid defense.

27 RBIs), Sexton (Georgia State, Other new players/newcomers: .481, 22 stolen bases) and GutierINF Amanda Natsch, Soph.; OF Peachtree Ridge Lions rez (Auburn) are all committed to Micayla Rood, Soph. top programs. Stavro (.402) and Outlook: Abernethy steps up from Head coach: Bubba Wilson 2013 record: 7-21 Crocker (9-0, 0.77 ERA) are also assistant to head coach, replacing Returning starters: SS Maiah key returnees.

Roger Parham, now the coach at Gainesville. The Hawks are young, Johnson, Sr.; 2B LeAnne Davis, Sr.; P Ashley Cook, Sr; C Savanna Region 6-AA but they have experience and a Turvy, Jr.; 1B Jennifer Milsten, GAC Spartans history of success. Five starters Soph.; OF NaCayia Madison, Head coach: Judy Tenney return, including Florida commitment Adams.

Soph.; INF/C Lizzy Hellstein, 2013 record: 2-28

Calli Star (9) after the Eagles won Returning starters: 1B Stephanie McIntosh; OF Katherine Facteau; C/INF Claire Holcomb; P/INF Kristen Grimes Other new players/newcomers: SS Amanda Briskin; P/INF Maria Harris Outlook: The Spartans have fielded one of the area’s top programs for years, but struggled in 2013. They aim to bounce back this year with a lineup led by McIntosh, Facteau, Holcomb and Grimes Wesleyan Wolves Head coach: Nichole Dixon 2013 record/playoff finish: 21-10, second round of state playoffs Returning starters: CF/P/3B Riley Henning, Sr.; 2B Gabby Hernandez, Soph.; SS/P Jameson Kavel, Soph.

Other new players/newcomers: C/1B Meredith DiStasi, Sr.; 3B/P Cassie Henning, Fr.; 3B/C Alyssa Bedard, Soph.

Outlook: Dixon has built the Wolves’ softball program into a perennially successful one, which should continue this season despite some new faces in the lineup.

Riley Henning and DiStasi provide some senior leadership, and Wesleyan also has a nice influx of young talent to help out.

Region 8-A Hebron Lions Head coach: LeAnn Mitchell 2013 record/playoff finish: 1-13 Returning starters: C Athena Hawkins, Jr.; LF/2B Gianna Denisio, Jr.; SS Taylor Poisal, Soph.; 3B Becca Wilson, Soph.; RF Madelyne Venzon, Soph.

Other new players/newcomers: P Mary Katherine Sink, Fr. Outlook: After a one-win season, things are looking up for the Lions.

The young team, with no seniors, figures to be much improved and Mitchell is working hard to build up Hebron’s middle-school feeder program.

Providence Storm Head coach: Tyler Lang 2013 record/playoff finish: 11-19, first round of state playoffs Returning starters: Allison James, Jr.; Abigail Roberson, Jr.; Samantha King, Jr.; Emily Barnett, Soph.; Alison Brooks, Soph.; Liz Asmerom, Soph.

Other new players/newcomers: Liberty Schultz, Fr.; Molly Legg, Fr.; Mary Beth Kindig, Fr.; Jacklynn Davidson, Sr.; Sydney Robertson, Sr. Outlook: Providence has a new coach in Lang, who inherits a young team that gained some valuable experience last year.

The returning players are led by Barnett, whose pitching will be key for the Storm.

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Five-run first inning ignites G-Braves to victory

By Chris Stephens Staff Correspondent

LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett Braves sent 10 men to the plate in the first inning and scored five runs with the help of two errors as they never looked in a 7-1 win Saturday against the Norfolk Tides at Coolray Field.

“We’ve been struggling to score runs so it was nice to get going like that,” said Braves’ manager Brian Snitker. “Guys went up there and didn’t try to do too much. We just had some really good at-bats.”

After starter Kanekoa Texiera escaped damage in the first inning with two runners on, the G-Braves (53-67) immediately got to work in the bottom half of the inning.

Christian Bethancourt’s single to left field was bobbled by left fielder Henry Urrutia, allowing him to advance to second and Tyler Pastornicky, who singled earlier, to advance to third. Joey Terdoslavich walked next, loading the bases for former Georgia Tech standout Brandon Boggs.

A grounder to third base was mishandled by Jimmy Paredes for the Tides’ second error of the inning, and allowed Pastornicky to score the game’s first run. An RBI sacrifice fly by Elmer Reyes scored Bethancourt to put the Braves up 2-0.

However, the Braves weren’t done as three-straight RBI singles by Sean Kazmar, Ozzie Martinez and Edward Salcedo put the Braves up 5-0. Todd Cunningham came up as the 10th

batter of the inning and lined a shot to right field only to watch Quintin Berry make a diving catch to end the inning.

“It’s good to get a starter like that before they get into their groove,” Snitker said. “He started hitting his spots after that.”

Norfolk added a run in the fifth inning when Cord Phelps scored on Julio Borbon’s fielder’s choice grounder to short.

Ivan De Jesus was called out at second, but Borbon beat the throw to first, allowing Phelps to score and make the score 5-1.

The Braves weren’t done however, scoring two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Salcedo doubled and later scored on a Pastornicky RBI single. Cunninghman, who walked earlier in the inning later scored on an RBI

sac fly by Bethancourt, making the score 7-1.

Texiera moved to 3-3 on the year and dropped his ERA from 5.14 to 4.59 by allowing one run and 10 hits in seven innings of work.

“I was just throwing sinkers and cutters, picking the corners trying to get them to swing,” Texiera said. “(In the first inning), I settled down and got the strikeout.

After Texiera got the five-run cushion, he said it allowed him to settle down and let his defense do the work behind him.

“A game like today can help us get on a roll,” he said. “We just have to get back at it.”

Chris Jones (6-8, 3.95 ERA) picked up the loss for the Tides as he went 4 2/3 innings, giv-

ing up seven hits and five runs, although only one was earned.

Six of the G-Braves starters got two hits each, something Snikter was proud of.

“That’s good because we’d like to try and get on a little roll here,” he said. “We haven’t been real consistent with scoring runs. We’ve played really good defense and are pitching OK. We’ll just try to get after it tomorrow.”

The series with the Tide concludes today at 2:05 p.m. Gus Scholosser (7-6, 4.04) is scheduled to start for the G-Braves, while Mike Wright (3-10, 5.73) is scheduled to start for the Tides. Starting Monday, the GBraves will begin a four-game series with the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Venus tops Wolfe saves Buford softball in win over South Forsyth Serena for F S R runs scored and two RBIs, rebounded to nip Newton Bender each collected two ALPHARETTA — first time Sydney Stavro was 2-for-4 County 5-4 in a pair of hits, and Elizabeth Humes Greater Atlanta Christian with two runs scored and opening day games at the was the winning pitcher. defeated Kennesaw Mounsince 2009 CUMMING — Peyton an RBI and Kelsey Bennett South Gwinnett Tournatain (25-21, 25-21), Mount PREP ROUNDUP

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Wolfe escaped a basesloaded jam with no outs in the eighth inning to protect a Buford lead and the Wolves’ eventual 10-9 win over South Forsyth on Saturday.

Wolfe needed just five pitches to end the inning, earning the save in the threehour, 15-minute game.

Buford, a seven-time defending state champion, also defeated Milton 8-1 earlier in the day.

The Wolves jumped out to a 7-0 lead before South Forsyth tied the game with a seven-run fifth inning.

Kennedy Kotula then took the mound in relief and earned the win, striking out two and allowing one earned run in 2 1/3 innings.

Tessa Daniels was 1-for3 with a double and three RBIs. Jordan Deep was 2-for-4 with a double, two

was 1-for-2 with an RBI. Wolfe earned the win against Milton, giving up four hits and striking out four in four innings of work. She didn’t allow an earned run.

Kotula also pitched against the Eagles, pitching three innings with two hits allowed and two strikeouts to pick up the save.

Deep was 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs, four runs score and two RBIs. Samantha Thomas hit a three-run home run, Stavro 2-for-3 with two runs score and Remington Hasty doubled with an RBI. SOFTBALL

North earns split, Shiloh sweeps on opening day SNELLVILLE — North Gwinnett dropped a tight 7-6 decision to Shiloh, but

ment on Saturday.

Rachel Smith picked up the win against Newton with a complete-game, two-strikeout performance.

She also had a triple and an RBI for the Bulldogs (1-1).

Emily Dennis, Haley Short and Savannah Chunn each added an RBI in the win.

Smith took the loss against Shiloh after relieving starter Kylee Smith.

But she, Dennis and Grace Harrison all had RBI singles as North rapped out nine total hits.

Adina Polk earned the win for Shiloh, giving up five hits and a walk. She also had three hits, including a home run, at the plate.

Cortni Jones also homered as part of a two-hit day.

Polk and Jones each slapped another two hits in a 21-3 win over Newton. Sharai Lay and Arece

Peachtree Ridge perfect in tourney opener SNELLVILLE — Peachtree Ridge defeated Monroe Area 5-1 and Heritage 6-1 for a 3-0 finish in the South Gwinnett Tournament on Saturday.

Laura Purcell allowed a single hit against Monroe Area, striking out two.

Lizzy Hellsten provided run support for the Lions (3-0) with two hits and two RBIs, and freshman Sydney Beaird was 2-for-3.

Purcell also pitched against Heritage, notching another win by allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out two.

Savannah Turvy was 2-for4 with two RBIs. VOLLEYBALL

GAC wins three at Mount Pisgah

Pisgah (25-27, 25-21, 158) and Riverwood (19-25, 25-15, 15-0) before losing to Mount Vernon (25-22, 25-21) in Saturday’s play date.

Lauren Brown led the Spartans with 25 kills.

Ellen Dominy had 17 kills, Michaela Baily had 13 kills and Kathryn Wilson had 10 kills, four blocks and eight aces.

Emily Becker recorded 70 digs and Cienna Townson notched 65 assists.

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Venus Williams upset little sister Serena 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday to register the first win over her top ranked sibling in five years and move into the finals of Rogers Cup in Montreal.

It marked the 25th time the illustrious tennis siblings had squared off but the first time Venus had come out on top since a 2009 semifinals encounter in Dubai.

Despite the loss, world No. 1 and defending champion Serena holds a 14-11 edge in their head-to-head showdowns after coming out on top in their previous five encounters, including the 2009 Wimbledon final.

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Terry Russell, owner of Pet Parties PLus LLC, pets Pase, one of four horses at her farm on Wednesday in Grayson. Russell rescues animals and rehabilitates them so they become accustomed to being around adults and small children. She uses the horses for training and rides. (Staff Photos: David Welker)

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Aubrey Fulcher feeds a piglet as her brother, Clay, holds the animal at Terry Russell’s booth at the Grayson Farmers Market on Wednesday.

RESCUE Local supports animals in need with nonprofit

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Olivia, Hillary, and Audrey Chen, and Jada Bluett, play with rabbits and guinea pigs at Terry Russell’s booth at the Grayson Farmers Market on Wednesday.

Casper, an alpaca, chews on some hay while roaming around the farm of Terry Russell.

Chickens of many different breeds can be found at Russell’s farm.

GRAYSON — Terry Russell lets out a loud “Hmmmm.” This, she explains, is how you call an alpaca.

A white alpaca named Casper (after the cartoon ghost) makes his way across the pen to where Russell stands at the fence. He’s followed by two other alpacas, Toby and Marcel Marso. Terry says they are most likely looking for food.

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AUBURN Knitting club meets Monday The Sit and Knit Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, Aug. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library.

The club is open to anyone who enjoys knitting and socializing. Knitters are invited to bring yarn and needles in order to share their craft and explore the world of knitting with others.

The Auburn Public Library is located at 24 Fifth Street in Auburn.

BARROW COUNTY Fall CERT classes just around the corner The Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, will begin fall classes on Sept. 18.

Held each from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays for eight weeks, the classes are free and “designed for citizens to learn how to be better prepared for disasters.” Training includes basic disaster response skills, fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, hazmat and disaster medical operations.

For more information or to register, visit barrowcert.org or contact Vance Oakes at 678-219-0257.

BERKELEY LAKE Chamber to discuss crowdfunding in business The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber will have a “lunch and learn” event on Aug. 20 to discuss “Crowdfunding: Is it right for your business?” The speaker will be Gene G. Wright of Northstar Consulting who has more than 30 years of experience in business including the development of warehouse clubs and supercenters across the nation. He’s also expanded his expertise into global markets with Fortune 100 companies.

The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast at 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Norcross. Admission is $15 per member and $20 per guest.

BRASELTON Open air antiques market celebrating 11th anniversary The Countryside Antiques Open Air Market will celebrate its 11th anniversary with live music, demonstrations and more.

The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 23. The market is located at 115 Harrison St. in downtown Braselton.

For more information, visit countrysideantiques. net or call 706-824-7204.

BUFORD ‘Dino Days’ coming to Mall of Georgia The Mall of Georgia’s Simon Kidgits Club will host a “Dino Days” event on Aug. 23.

The event will give junior paleontologists the opportunity to “participate in fun prehistoric games, mammoth-sized activities and receive exciting dinosaur giveaways.”

Membership in the Kidgits club is $5 per year and available at Mall of Georgia guest services.

Members receive discounts and a T-shirt.

DACULA ‘Walk the Talk’ event to be held at Harbins Park Learn more about health and wellness during a free event at Harbins Park in Dacula.

The “Walk the Talk” event, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7

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GREEN THUMB Lawrenceville man shoots for world record tomato plant

By Katie Morris Staff Correspondent

LAWRENCEVILLE — Lawrenceville resident Brad Richner is just four and a half feet away from being in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Richner remembers planting a knee-high tomato plant next to his house three months ago and saying a prayer over it. Now he stands and gazes up at his chimney where the massive 14-foottall plant is tied off.

The tomato plant is growing taller every day, and Richner is hoping before the season is over it will have grown enough to beat the world record for tallest tomato plant.

“If it can get to 19.6 feet, I’ll beat the guy in the Guinness Book of World Records,” Richner said. “I think I have a chance because the first frost in Georgia isn’t until October, so it still has plenty of time to grow.

It’s grown from the gutters to the chimney in a week and a half.”

Richner knows he faces a few challenges if he wants to beat the world record.

“It’s a race against time and weather,” Richner said. “I’ve had to use screws and tie it off to the gutters because once it breaks, it’s done. We had a lot of wind about a week ago, and I thought that’d be it but it held strong. It’s been a real trip.”

“I’m looking for a giant to come down any day now,” he said. “It’s just like ‘Jack and the Beanstalk.’”

Richner planted the Bonnie super sweet hybrid cherry tomato plant in nothing but dirt, sand and woodchips and then used shingles to keep the weeds out. He waters it daily and hasn’t used fertilizers or chemicals, except BT to keep the insects away.

Not only has the tomato plant grown to a gigantic height, it also produces a good amount of cherry tomatoes.

“Every day, especially when the sun is out, I can go out and pick a whole Cool Whip bowl

p.m. will be led by Sandi Porter, owner of Start with the Inside. The purpose of the walk, which will begin at the conservation trailhead, is to help build and maintain physical activity, improve health and decrease chances of developing chronic disease. The walk lasts approximately one hour.

To register for the event, visit the Parks and Recreation page on www.gwinnettcounty.com and use activity code WALKHRP04. Harbins Park is located at 2995 Luke Edwards Road in Dacula.

schools had been given 33,010 pencils, 9,246 crayons, 770 glue sticks and 162 backpacks.

The drive, in its fourth year, is co-sponsored by the Norcross Cluster Schools Partnership and the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber.

Schools serving the Peachtree Corners students who received the donations include Peachtree, Stripling, Simpson and Berkeley Lake elementary schools and Pinckneyville Middle.

The amount of supplies each school received was determined by the total number of students multiplied by the percentage of students receiving free and reduced lunch.

SNELLVILLE City seeking bids for park improvements Briscoe Park will soon see a makeover.

The city of Snellville is soliciting bids for construction work on the Sawyer Parkway park, after selecting a contract of $153,000 for design of the changes earlier this year.

The improves are planned to include a combination concession-restroom building, two softball fields, an asphalt parking area, sidewalks, a paved plaza, a fitness trail, a boardwalk and more.

The deadline for the bids is Aug. 18. From there, the city should move forward with choosing a company and setting a date for the work to begin.

Lawrenceville resident Brad Richner has to climb a ladder to tend to his massive 14-foot tomato plant. (Staff Photo: Katie Morris)

full of tomatoes,” Richner said.

“I’ve ended up giving a lot of them to my neighbors.”

This isn’t the first time Richner has proven he has a green thumb. About 30 years ago he said he grew a tomato plant grew to be two stories tall.

“I grew a tomato plant from

Zach McClease playing guitar and drummer Justin Gabossi.

The festivities will begin at 8 p.m. and is free to residents. VIP tickets are on sale.

a seed back around 1978, while we were living in an apartment at Fort Stewart,” Richner said.

“Once we transplanted it into the ground, it just started growing and didn’t stop. I ended up tying it off from my daughters second floor window. It must have followed me.”

The fee for Gwinnett County residents is $5 per person. To register, call 770-822-5450 or visit www.gwinnettparks. com and use code GHCH14597. The deadline to register is Aug. 14.

The Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse is located at 185 W. Crogan St. in Lawrenceville.

Community Thanksgiving Meal, The Ministry Village and The Pregnancy Resource Center of Walton.

Register at active.com or visit fbcloganville.org. The race is part of the 2014 Black Bag Race Series and the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix. It’s also Peachtree Qualifying race.

SUGAR HILL City to hold rain barrel workshop The city of Sugar Hill will host a rain barrel workshop to help residents “minimize their water use yet maintain an attractive landscape.”

The one-hour workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Sugar Hill Community Garden. The workshop, during which participants will assemble their very own 60-gallon rain barrel, is $40 and limited to the first 25 registrants. It will be led by the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeepers.

For more information or to register, call 770-8317413. The city of Sugar Hill Community Garden is located at 6195 Austin Garner Road.

SUWANEE Double feature under the stars GRAYSON Movies Under the Stars will present two movies at Mobile Career Lab to Town Center Park on Satvisit Grayson library urday, Aug. 23. “The Lego The Atlanta Regional Movie” will be shown on a Workforce Board’s Mobile LILBURN NORCROSS digital board at the Town Career Lab will visit the Center stage beginning Grayson branch of the Food trucks pulling Nature photo exhibit at 7 p.m, and shortly after Gwinnett County Public into Lilburn opens next Tuesday the end of that movie, Library on Thursday, Aug. Lilburn City Park will Featuring more than around 8:45 p.m., “Diver21, from 9:30 a.m. until play host to a variety of 100 depictions of natugent” will be shown on the noon. different food venders and ral beauty in the Peach The Mobile Career Lab, a rock back from WoodState, the Georgia Nature inflatable big screen.

Rated PG, “The Lego part of the library’s Jobstock on Tuesday night.

Photographer’s AssociaMovie” is a 3-D, computerSmart program, provides The August Food Truck tion Exhibit’s “Images of job seekers with access DULUTH Tuesdays will kick off at 6 Nature” opens next Tues- animated film that is “the to computers, resource p.m. and run until 9 p.m. day, Aug, 15, in Norcross. story of a nobody who Summer Stage saves everybody.” Rematerials and interview The event, billed as a The exhibit, housed at Concert Part II leased earlier this year, and resume assistance. “community block party,” The Rectory, located at Another in a series the film follows Emmet, a The Grayson branch is held every second 17 College St., will be on of summer concerts is completely ordinary Lego of the Gwinnett County Tuesday through October. display and free to view scheduled for Aug. 16 in mini-figure who is the key Public Library is located The city is inviting until Sept.

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Duluth as an ’80s tribute to saving the Lego uniat 700 Grayson Parkway residents to come out and An reception will be band called Members verse from the evil tyrant sample the food, while held from 6:30 to 8:30 Only will play classics and in Grayson.

Lord Business. enjoying Highbeams, a p.m. for opening night. favorites will be heard “Divergent” is about a band of three brothers, For more information throughout Downtown LAWRENCEVILLE known for their harmony on viewing the exhibit, call teenager who doesn’t fit Duluth.

Family Trivia Night into one of her futuristic vocals and energetic live 678-421-2049.

“We are super excited set for Aug. 15 society’s neatly packaged about this one,” event Enjoy game night at the show.

Lilburn City Park is coordinator Maggie Wad- Gwinnett County Historic PEACHTREE CORNERS factions based on virtues. located at 76 Main St. dell said. “Many of our Courthouse on Friday, City helps in successful The film stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, residents love the MemAug. 15, at 6 p.m. school-supply drive and Kate Winslet. It is bers Only; band and we LOGANVILLE The event begins with a Peachtree Corners rated PG-13 for intense are happy to bring one guided tour of the GwinCity Hall was one of 23 12th annual FBC 5K violence and action, of their favorite bands to nett Veterans Memorial drop-off locations for the and fun run thematic elements, and enjoy.”

Museum followed by a “Stuff-the Bus” schoolThe First Baptist some sensuality.

The show features lead pizza dinner and trivia supply drive, a monthChurch of Loganville wlll Chairs, blankets and vocalist Brent Thornin the Superior Court put on its 12th annual 5K long campaign. snacks are welcome at ton, bass guitarist Sam Ballroom. Additional As school kicked back and one-mile fun run on Town Center Park, but no Adkins, keys player Will snacks will be available Sept. 20 as the proceeds in session Tuesday, stualcohol.

Clark, Seth Jaeger and for purchase. benefit Blessing Baskets dents in Norcross cluster

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PET OF THE WEEK Each week the Gwinnett Daily Post will feature an animal available for adoption at the Georgia SPCA, which is located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, Suwanee, GA 30024. The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 until 4 p.m. You can see the rest of the adoptable cats and dogs at www.georgiaspca.org.

Thomas is a domestic short hair brown tabby. He is almost two years old. He likes to sprawl out in a nice bed and watch everyone going by. You have to meet Thomas to appreciate what a great cat he is — come on down the shelter.

GWINNETT GAB New Atlanta Philharmonic to Present ‘A Dream of Summer Night’

nealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting this Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Piedmont Regional Library.

The New Atlanta PhilThe meeting’s proharmonic will present their gram will be “The annual Korean Liberation Auburn Museum,” which Day Concert — “A Dream will inform about the of Summer Night” — on museum’s developeSunday, Aug. 17 at the ment, collections and Gwinnett Performing Arts how to donate items to Center. the museum. The Aug. The concert will include 12 meeting will begin at performances by the New 2 p.m. at the Piedmont Atlanta Philharmonic, New Regional Library located Atlanta Youth Orchesat 189 Belview Street in tra and Atlanta Korean Winder.

American Chorale under The following Geneathe direction of Eugene logical Society meeting Lee. The performers vary will be held on Sept. from amateur community 9 at 2 p.m., also at the musicians to professional Piedmont Library. Mike players between the ages Bentley will present the of 4 and 82. This concert is program “Will the most hosted by the Atlanta Kophotographed generation rean American Association in the history have any and the Consulate General photographs to show in of Republic of Korea in 30 years?”

Atlanta.

For more information or Local official to purchase tickets, visit gwinnettcenter.com/events. earns finance

East Georgia Genealogical Society holds monthly meeting The East Georgia Ge-

ment training program.

Slaton-Dixon, who works with the City of Norcross, was recognized with Level II certification for pursuing professional development in governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, and more.

Level II certification requires finance officers to participate in nearly 200 hours of instruction about the intricacies of government budgeting, purchasing, accounting and other public finance topics.

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia that conducts training, technical assistance, and applied research to help state and local governments operate efficiently and effectively and provide improved service to the public.

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Gwinnett Gab appears in the Thursday and Karen Slaton-Dixon Sunday editions of the earned her Local Finance Gwinnett Daily Post.

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include business and marketing plans, financial and lending assistance, licensSuwanee’s City Hall will ing and taxes, minority host a Small Business Esassistance, networking and sentials seminar presented growth, training programs, by the Gwinnett Chamber’s mentorin programs and Small Business Resources doing business with the City Coalition, beginning at 2:30 of Suwanee. The seminar is p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. The open to all business owners seminar will include a panel inside or outside Suwanee, of experts from the Unibut is specifically designed versity of Georgia’s Small for entrepreneurs considerBusiness Development ing opening a new business Center, SCORE Association, and small business owners Gwinnett Chamber, City who have opened within the of Suwanee and Gwinnett past 18 months.

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they are welcome in the City of Suwanee,” said Adam Edge, Suwanee’s downtown and business development manager. “We also want to make sure that they know about the partnerships and resources that they can leverage to not only build a business but sustain it.”

The seminar is free, but advanced registration is required by Aug. 17. It will take place at Suwanee’s City Hall, located at 330 Town Center Avenue. For more information or to register, visit www.gwinnettchamber. org.

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The Strain “Runaways” (N) The Strain “Runaways” “For Better or for Worse” (2014, Romance-Comedy) Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields. (CC) “Stranded in Paradise” (2014, Romance) Vanessa Marcil, James Denton. (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Beachfront Bargain Beachfront Bargain Flipping the Block (N) (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Mountain Men “Death Trap” ’ (CC) Mountain Men “The Deep Freeze” ’ (CC) Mountain Men (N) ’ (:03) Ice Road Truckers (N) ’ (CC) (:03) Dark Horse Nation (:32) Dark Horse Nation ›› “Maid in Manhattan” (2002, Romance-Comedy) Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes. (CC) Witches of East End “Boogie Knights” (N) (CC) (:01) The Lottery “Genie” (N) (CC) (:02) ›› “Maid in Manhattan” (2002) (CC) A Fairly Odd Summer Sam & Cat ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) (:36) Friends ’ (CC) (6:00) ››› “Blades of Glory” (2007) (DVS) ››› “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004, Comedy) Will Ferrell. (DVS) ››› “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004, Comedy) Will Ferrell. (DVS) (6:00) ››› “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” (1941) (CC) ›››‡ “To Be or Not to Be” (1942, Comedy) Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack. (CC) ›› “True Confession” (1937, Comedy) Carole Lombard. Premiere. (:45) Nothing Sacred (6:30) ›› “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” (2007) Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight. (CC) (DVS) The Last Ship Slattery steps into a new role. (N) (:01) Falling Skies Maggie fights for her life. (N) (:02) The Last Ship (CC) The Cosby Show (CC) The Cosby Show (CC) The Cosby Show (CC) The Cosby Show (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Everybody-Raymond Everybody-Raymond NCIS The team investigates a plane crash. NCIS Searching for a missing Marine.

NCIS Investigating a Navy lieutenant’s death. ’ NCIS A man in a diner pulls a gun on Gibbs. ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’

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Hawking ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Wheel of Fortune (CC) The Cosby Show (CC) Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Masquerade” ’ Law & Order: Criminal Intent ’ (CC) 11Alive Trending at 10 (N) 30 Rock ’ (CC) Everybody-Raymond Jimmy Van Heusen: Swingin’ With Frank & Bing ’ (CC) Steve Tyrell: Live From Galveston (N) Being Poirot Behind-the-scenes and on-set footage with David Suchet; host Stanley Tucci. (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Meet the Browns House of Payne Meet the Browns House of Payne Modern Family ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Family Guy (CC) Family Guy ’ (CC) Duck Dynasty ’ (CC) Duck Dynasty ’ (CC) Duck Dynasty ’ (CC) Duck Dynasty ’ (CC) Duck Dynasty “Lake Boss” (N) (CC) (:01) Wahlburgers (N) (:31) Big Smo (N) (CC) (:02) Wahlburgers (CC) (:32) Duck Dynasty ’ (5:45) ›‡ “Jaws 3” (1983) Dennis Quaid. (CC) ››‡ “Van Helsing” (2004, Fantasy) Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh. (CC) (:01) ›‡ “Repo Men” (2010) Jude Law. (CC) The Real Housewives of New Jersey The Real Housewives of New Jersey Million Dollar Listing Miami (Season Finale) (N) Top Chef Duels (N) What Happens (:31) Top Chef Duels Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown CNN Tonight (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (CC) The Colbert Report Daily Show (7:57) Key & Peele (:29) Key & Peele (CC) South Park “The Ring” South Park (CC) South Park “W.T.F.” South Park (CC) Daily Show The Colbert Report Alien Sharks: Return to the Abyss ’ (CC) Lair of the Mega Shark Reload (N) ’ (CC) Zombie Sharks (N) ’ (CC) (:01) Spawn of Jaws: The Birth (N) ’ (CC) (:02) Shark After Dark (N) ’ (Live) (CC) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) Women’s Soccer NWSL: Sky Blue FC at Western New York Flash. (N) (Live) Little League Softball World Series, Final: Teams TBA. From Portland, Ore. (N) (Live) (CC) Olbermann (N) (Live) (CC) E! News (N) Keeping Up With the Kardashians Keeping Up With the Kardashians The Soup (N) The Soup Chelsea Lately (N) E! News Mystery Girls ’ (CC) Young & Hungry (CC) Young & Hungry (N) ’ Mystery Girls (N) (CC) ››› “Death Becomes Her” (1992, Comedy) Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn.

The 700 Club ’ (CC) On the Record With Greta Van Susteren (N) The O’Reilly Factor (N) (CC) The Kelly File (N) Hannity (N) The O’Reilly Factor (CC) Restaurant: Impossible “Father Knows Worst” Restaurant Stakeout Restaurant Stakeout “Dysfunction Junction” Restaurant: Impossible “Golf: Impossible” (N) Restaurant: Impossible “Bowling: Impossible” WNBA Basketball Phoenix Mercury at Atlanta Dream. From Philips Arena in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Driven West Coast Customs World Poker Tour: Season 12 ›› “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009, Science Fiction) Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.

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The Waltons Jason falls for Curt’s sister. (CC) The Waltons Grandma’s sickness troubles all. The Middle “The Bee” The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Buying and Selling A multi-generational family. Property Brothers “Kristi & Jay” (CC) Property Brothers “Nicole & Colby” (N) (CC) House Hunters Hunters Int’l Property Brothers “Christine and Mathieu” (CC) American Pickers “Cammy Camaro” ’ (CC) American Pickers “Raze the Roof” ’ (CC) American Pickers “Big Boy Toys” (N) ’ (CC) (:03) American Pickers “Picking It Forward” ’ (:03) American Pickers “Sicilian Standoff” (CC) Bring It! The Dancing Dolls compete. (CC) Bring It! The Dancing Dolls defend their turf. (N) Bring It! Kayla gets a surprise at her prom. (N) BAPs Gina and Anisha face off. (N) (CC) (:01) Raising Asia (CC) (:31) Raising Asia (CC) Sam & Cat ’ (CC) Drake & Josh ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) (:36) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Bris” ’ Seinfeld ’ (CC) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Conan (N) (CC) (6:30) ››‡ “Every Girl Should Be Married” ›› “Hot Saturday” (1932) Cary Grant, Nancy Carroll. Premiere. ›››‡ “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” (1948) Cary Grant. (:15) ›››› “Gunga Din” (1939) Cary Grant.

(6:30) ››› “The Bourne Identity” (2002, Suspense) Matt Damon, Franka Potente. (CC) (DVS) Legends Agent Martin Odum returns to the FBI. Franklin & Bash “The Curse of Hor-Aha” (N) Legends Agent Martin Odum returns to the FBI. The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show Candid Camera (N) (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Hot in Cleveland (N) Jennifer Falls (N) (CC) Candid Camera Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Web” (CC) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Suits Sean begins a round of depositions. (N) (:01) Graceland Johnny pitches an idea. (N) (:02) Modern Family ’ (:32) Modern Family ’

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(Local Programming) Wipeout Bachelors try to impress Jill. ’ (CC) Shark Tank Reusable storage box; cookware. (:01) 20/20 ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation “Uninvited” ’ Hawaii Five-0 A tycoon’s daughter is killed. (CC) Blue Bloods A dose of lidocaine kills a woman. (Local Programming) Late Show Letterman (Local Programming) Masters of Illusion (N) Whose Line Is It? Penn & Teller: Fool Us Illusionists compete. ’ (Local Programming) (Local Programming) MasterChef Healthy football game concessions. Bones Hodgins makes a discovery. (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Running Wild With Bear Grylls ’ (CC) Dateline NBC (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) Washington Week Charlie Rose “Side by Side: Science, Art of Digital Cinema” ››› “One Voice” (2010) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Wheel of Fortune (CC) The Cosby Show (CC) Monk Monk searches for his wife’s killer. (CC) Monk Record producer’s death. ’ (CC) 11Alive Trending at 10 (N) 30 Rock ’ (CC) Everybody-Raymond Spirits... Live: Justin Hayward Live at the Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta (N) All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman Dr. Fuhrman’s End Dieting Forever! ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Meet the Browns House of Payne Meet the Browns House of Payne Modern Family ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Family Guy ’ (CC) Family Guy ’ (CC) Criminal Minds A series of murders in Atlanta. Criminal Minds “I Love You, Tommy Brown” ’ Criminal Minds “Foundation” ’ (CC) (DVS) Criminal Minds “Heathridge Manor” (CC) (DVS) (:02) Criminal Minds “The Company” (CC) (DVS) (5:00) ››› “The Outlaw Josey Wales” (1976) ›› “U.S. Marshals” (1998) Tommy Lee Jones. A chief deputy and his team pursue an escaped fugitive accused of killing two government agents. “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) The Sixties “Sex, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll” CNN Spotlight (N) Unguarded The Sixties A dramatic year in American history.

The Colbert Report Daily Show (7:57) South Park (CC) (:29) South Park (CC) ››‡ “Bruce Almighty” (2003, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston. (CC) (:15) ››‡ “Jackass 3D” (2010) (CC) Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine Reload Megalodon: The Extended Cut Reload (N) ’ (CC) Megalodon: The New Evidence (N) ’ (CC) Megalodon: The Extended Cut Reload ’ (CC) SportsCenter Special (N) Little League Baseball World Series: New England vs. Southwest. From Williamsport, Pa. (N) (CC) Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) ATP Tennis U.S. Open Series: Western & Southern Open, Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals. (N) Boxing Friday Night Fights. Rustam Nugaev vs. Denis Shafikov. From Ynez, Calif. (N) (Live) (CC) Olbermann (N) (Live) (CC) E! News (N) To Be Announced Fashion Police (N) RichKids of Beverly RichKids of Beverly Chelsea Lately E! News ›› “Step Up 3” (2010, Drama) Rick Malambri, Adam G. Sevani, Sharni Vinson. ›› “Stick It” (2006, Comedy-Drama) Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym, Vanessa Lengies.

The 700 Club ’ (CC) On the Record With Greta Van Susteren (N) The O’Reilly Factor (N) (CC) The Kelly File (N) Hannity (N) The O’Reilly Factor (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Eating America Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Braves Live! Pregame MLB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Atlanta Braves. From Turner Field in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Braves Live! Postgame Braves Live! Postgame Driven (5:30) ››› “The Other Guys” (2010) ›‡ “The Sitter” (2011, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Max Records, Ari Graynor. ›‡ “The Sitter” (2011, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Max Records, Ari Graynor.

The Waltons A burial ground is under barn. (CC) The Waltons The family meets an English girl. “Strawberry Summer” (2012, Drama) Julie Mond, Trevor Donovan, Shelley Long. (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Love It or List It, Too “Siva and Sinna” (CC) Love It or List It, Too “Betty-Lou and Eric” (CC) Love It or List It, Too “Celine & Kevin” (N) (CC) House Hunters Hunters Int’l House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l American Pickers “California Kustom” ’ (CC) American Pickers “Grin and Bear It” ’ (CC) American Pickers A Colorado mega-pick. (CC) American Pickers “Alien vs. Picker” ’ (CC) (:03) American Pickers “8th Grade Humor” (CC) (6:00) ›‡ “Georgia Rule” (2007) Jane Fonda. ›› “The Time Traveler’s Wife” (2009, Romance) Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana. (CC) ›‡ “Bride Wars” (2009, Comedy) Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Kristen Johnston. (CC) “A Fairly Odd Summer” (2014) Drake Bell, Daniella Monet. ’ (CC) Sam & Cat “YayDay” Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) (:36) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Funniest Wins “Funniest Wins, Finally” (N) Funniest Wins “Funniest Wins, Finally” (5:30) ›››‡ “Little Big Man” (1970) (CC) ››› “The Three Musketeers” (1973, Adventure) Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch. (CC) ››› “Three Days of the Condor” (1975, Suspense) Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway. (CC) Castle Detective Beckett struggles to survive. Castle A vigilante is suspected of murder. ’ Cold Justice (Season Finale) (N) (CC) (:01) ››‡ “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011) Robert Downey Jr.. (CC) (DVS) The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Everybody-Raymond Everybody-Raymond NCIS: Los Angeles “Overwatch” ’ (CC) (DVS) NCIS: Los Angeles “Exit Strategy” (CC) (DVS) Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’

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(Local Programming) The Quest “Save the Queen” (N) ’ (CC) Rookie Blue The Division helps tenants move. NY Med (Season Finale) (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) The Big Bang Theory (:31) Mom ’ (CC) (:01) Big Brother (N) ’ (Live) (CC) Elementary Mycroft returns to New York. (CC) (Local Programming) Late Show Letterman (Local Programming) The Vampire Diaries ’ (CC) The Originals “Farewell to Storyville” ’ (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Sleepy Hollow Abbie and Ichabod look for clues. Gang Related “Malandros” (N) (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Hollywood Game Night ’ (CC) Last Comic Standing “2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1” The winner is revealed. (N) (CC) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) The This Old House Hour ’ (CC) Breakfast Special ’ (CC) Antiques Roadshow “Vintage Richmond” (CC) (Local Programming) Wheel of Fortune (CC) The Cosby Show (CC) House A minor league hockey player collapses. House “We Need the Eggs” ’ (CC) 11Alive Trending at 10 (N) 30 Rock “Succession” Everybody-Raymond The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross “Rise! (1940-1968)” ’ 50s and 60s Rock Rewind (My Music) Archival footage of the pop scene of the 1950s and 1960s. Australian Pink Floyd: Eclipsed by the Moon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Meet the Browns House of Payne Meet the Browns House of Payne Modern Family ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Statue” Family Guy ’ (CC) Family Guy ’ (CC) The First 48 A victim’s car may reveal his killer. The First 48 ’ (CC) The First 48 (N) ’ (CC) (:01) The First 48 ’ (CC) (:02) The First 48 ’ (CC) (5:00) ›››‡ “The Karate Kid” (1984) (CC) ››‡ “Uncle Buck” (1989, Comedy) John Candy, Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly. (:15) ›› “Weird Science” (1985, Comedy) Kelly LeBrock, Anthony Michael Hall.

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What Happens Housewives/NJ Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) The Sixties “Sex, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll” (N) The Sixties “Sex, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll” Anderson Cooper 360 (CC) The Colbert Report Daily Show Chappelle’s Show (CC) It’s Always Sunny It’s Always Sunny Tosh.0 (CC) Tosh.0 (CC) Tosh.0 (CC) Daily Show The Colbert Report Spawn of Jaws: The Birth ’ (CC) Zombie Sharks Reload (N) ’ (CC) I Escaped Jaws 2 (N) ’ (CC) (:01) Sharkageddon (N) ’ (CC) (:02) Shark After Dark (N) ’ (Live) (CC) Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) (CC) NFL Preseason Football Jacksonville Jaguars at Chicago Bears. From Soldier Field in Chicago. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) Little League Baseball World Series: Midwest vs. West. From Williamsport, Pa. (N) (Live) (CC) ATP Tennis U.S. Open Series: Western & Southern Open, Women’s Round of 16. From Cincinnati. ATP Tennis E! News (N) RichKids of Beverly RichKids of Beverly Keeping Up With the Kardashians Keeping Up With the Kardashians Chelsea Lately (N) E! News ›› “A Cinderella Story” (2004, Romance-Comedy) Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge. ›› “Step Up 3” (2010, Drama) Rick Malambri, Adam G. Sevani, Sharni Vinson.

The 700 Club ’ (CC) On the Record With Greta Van Susteren (N) The O’Reilly Factor (N) (CC) The Kelly File (N) Hannity (N) The O’Reilly Factor (CC) Food Network Star “A Food Star Is Born” Chopped Chicken tenderloin; hanger steak. Chopped Four preliminary champions return. Beat Bobby Flay (N) Beat Bobby Flay Diners, Drive Diners, Drive UFC Reloaded “UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson” Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson.

World Poker Tour: Season 12 World Poker Tour: Season 12 Two and a Half Men ››› “The Other Guys” (2010, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes.

Married “The Playdate” You’re the Worst (N) Married “The Playdate” You’re the Worst The Waltons John-Boy travels to New York. The Waltons Jim-Bob sets a trap for a hawk. The Middle “Signals” The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Fixer Upper (CC) Fixer Upper A home with many bedrooms. (CC) Fixer Upper A young family wants to help. (CC) House Hunters Hunters Int’l My Big Family Renova My Big Family Renova Pawn Stars ’ (CC) Pawn Stars ’ (CC) Pawn Stars “Mr. Cool” Pawn Stars ’ (CC) Pawn Stars (N) ’ (CC) (:31) Pawn Stars (N) ’ American Restoration American Restoration American Restoration American Restoration Project Runway “Unconventional Movie Nite!” Project Runway “Past, Present and Future” Project Runway The designers re-purpose men’s suits. (N) (CC) Undone, Aman.

The Governor’s Wife The Governor’s Wife Sam & Cat ’ (CC) Drake & Josh ’ (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Hathaways Instant Mom ’ (CC) See Dad Run ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) (:36) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Conan (N) (CC) (5:45) ›››‡ “The Great Dictator” (1940) How Chaplin Became the Tramp (N) A Dog’s Life (:45) ›››› “The Kid” (1921) Charlie Chaplin. (:45) The Idle Class The Tramp Castle A writer on a soap opera is killed. ’ Castle Juror dies during a high-profile trial. ’ (:01) Castle “Slice of Death” ’ (CC) (DVS) (:02) Castle A swimmer turns up dead in a pool. (:03) Murder in the First “Blunt the Edge” (CC) The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show Candid Camera (N) (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Candid Camera Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Wannabe” Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Rush Rush takes on any medical call. (N) (:01) Satisfaction “...Through Partnership” (N) (:02) Rush Rush takes on any medical call.

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(Local Programming) ››› “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. ’ (Local Programming) (Local Programming) 48 Hours ’ (CC) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ’ (CC) (DVS) 48 Hours Investigating a hotel heir’s murder. ’ (Local Programming) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Brooklyn Nine-Nine ’ Brooklyn Nine-Nine ’ Glee Rachel hires Santana as her publicist. ’ (Local Programming) Animation Domination High-Def ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Dateline NBC ’ (CC) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) Saturday Night Live ’ (Local Programming) Austin City Limits Portugal. The Man performs. (Local Programming) Wheel of Fortune (CC) Jeopardy! ’ (CC) ››› “Breakdown” (1997, Suspense) Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan.

11Alive News at 10PM 30 Rock “Floyd” (CC) Cheaters A cauldron of deceit. ’ (CC) (6:30) PBA30 Specials Australian Bee Gees Show ’ (CC) PBA30 Specials Australian Pink Floyd: Eclipsed by the Moon The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ The Middle “Pilot” ’ The Middle ’ (CC) ››› “Hot Tub Time Machine” (2010, Comedy) John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson. Family Guy ’ (CC) Family Guy ’ (CC) Criminal Minds “The Performer” ’ (CC) Criminal Minds Several families are murdered. Criminal Minds “100” ’ (CC) Criminal Minds “Slave of Duty” ’ (CC) (:02) Criminal Minds “Retaliation” ’ (CC) (6:00) ›››‡ “True Grit” (1969, Western) John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Kim Darby. (CC) Hell on Wheels “Chicken Hill” (N) (CC) (:01) TURN: Washington’s Spies ’ (CC) (:01) Hell on Wheels “Chicken Hill” (CC) (6:00) ››‡ “Serendipity” (2001) To Be Announced To Be Announced The Sixties “The Times, They are A Changin”’ The Sixties “Sex, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll” ›››‡ “Blackfish” (2013, Documentary) ›››‡ “Blackfish” (2013, Documentary) (5:01) Couples Retreat (:38) ››‡ “Bruce Almighty” (2003, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston. (CC) ››› “Men in Black” (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. Premiere. (CC) Monster Hammerhead ’ (CC) Sharkageddon Reload (N) ’ (CC) Great White Matrix (N) ’ (CC) Sharksanity (N) ’ (CC) Great White Matrix ’ (CC) Little League Baseball World Series: Teams TBA. From Willialmsport, Pa. (N) (Live) (CC) Basketball Brazil vs. United States. Exhibition game. From the United Center in Chicago. (N) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) ATP Tennis U.S. Open Series: Western & Southern Open, Women’s and Men’s Semifinals. From Cincinnati. (N) (Live) NHRA Drag Racing E! News Movie RichKids of Beverly RichKids of Beverly Chelsea Lately The Soup (6:00) ››› “Mulan” (1998) Lea Salonga ››› “Tangled” (2010, Musical Comedy) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy. ›››› “The Little Mermaid” (1989, Fantasy) Voices of Jodi Benson. (:45) Pocahontas (1995) FOX Report (N) Huckabee (N) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) Geraldo at Large (N) ’ (CC) Red Eye The Great Food Truck Race The Great Food Truck Race The Great Food Truck Race The Great Food Truck Race The Great Food Truck Race “Capital Gains” MLB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Atlanta Braves. From Turner Field in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Braves Live! Postgame Braves Live! Postgame Driven (6:00) ›‡ “The Sitter” (2011) Jonah Hill. ››› “21 Jump Street” (2012, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson. ››› “21 Jump Street” (2012, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum.

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8 p.m. on FOX Teen Choice 2014 Stars of television, movies, music and other areas are feted again by young fans as the annual event originates from the UCLA Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. TV nominees include cast members of “Glee” and “Pretty Little Liars,” and those up for film honors include — in the same category — brothers Chris and Liam Hemsworth.

Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”) is the host. Demi Lovato (with Cher Lloyd), Rita Ora, Jason Derulo, MAGIC! and Rixton perform.

8 p.m. on CBS 2 Broke Girls Caroline (Beth Behrs) has extremely mixed emotions about the dinner invitation Nicolas (Gilles Marini) extends to her in “And the Married Man Sleepover.” She asks Max and Deke (Kat Dennings, Eric Andre) to go along with her, to ensure that she doesn’t give in to passion and do something she won’t be happy about later.

9 p.m. on BRAVO The Real Housewives of Orange County In the new episode “Eat, Pray, Run,” everything looks hunkydory on the surface for the ladies in Bali, but under all the jolliness, tensions begin to build as Lizzie and Shannon start comparing notes and realize Tamra has been sabotaging their new friendship. Vicki, likewise, is shocked to hear that Tamra has been spreading vicious gossip about Brooks. Heather begins to hope she and Shannon may be able to mend fences, but that takes a back seat to a dinner showdown as the women accuse Tamara of being two-faced.

10 p.m. on ABC Motive Flynn and Vega (Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira) try to uncover the reason for a real estate agent’s (guest star Matty Finochio) murder. When the case goes to trial, it looks as if Flynn will be required to take the stand in the new episode “A Bullet for Joey.” Reece Thompson guest stars as the killer, one of several siblings partnered in running a garage. Warren Christie and Brendan Penny also star.

10 p.m. on CBS Extant Visual evidence gives Molly (Halle Berry) clues as to why she was selected for her space mission in the new episode “Nightmares.” Ethan (Pierce Gagnon) has his first dream — a big deal, since he wasn’t programmed to have one. Julie’s (Grace Gummer) encounter with an enigmatic man may have more meaning than she initially suspects. Former “Chicago Hope” co-star Adam Arkin directed the story, which includes Tessa Ferrer (“Grey’s Anatomy”) among its guest stars.

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8 p.m. on HALL Cedar Cove Olivia (Andie MacDowell) hatches a plan for Grace (Teryl Rothery) to confront her no-good ex-husband (Roark Critchlow) in court in a new episode called “Starting Over: Part One.” Jack (Dylan Neal) struggles to hold onto his personal integrity when he is assigned to write a newspaper piece praising local bad boy Warren Saget (Brennan Elliott) or risk losing his job. Justine (Sarah Smyth) tries to help damaged veteran Luke (Jesse Hutch) start a new chapter, but she’s in for a shock.

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TUESDAY 9 p.m. on FAM Chasing Life The dreaded day dawns as April (Italia Ricci) checks into the hospital for her month-long stay that includes an intense round of chemotherapy. If she starts Day One with mixed emotions, those feelings quickly plummet as the harsh chemicals take their toll — and the prospect of being cooped up here for weeks to come triggers a severe panic attack. With her family nearby, April reaches out to an unexpected party who just may be the only person who can help her in the new episode “Finding Chemo.”

A new episode called “Where Is My Mind?” finds Rush (Tom Ellis) burying himself in work, taking any medical call that comes his way in a bid to reduce the anxiety he feels following an unexpected rendezvous. Eve (Sarah Habel), meanwhile, handles a case that confirms how important she is in Rush’s life. Christina Pickles guest stars.

FRIDAY 8 p.m. on ABC Wipeout There’s more at stake than the traditional $50,000 in this episode, as the title “Win a Date With Jill” indicates. Yes, a social encounter with co-host Jill Wagner also is a prize as suitors take to the obstacle course.

The executive producers report that the date has happened since and that it went fine, since they went along on it — but we have a sneaking suspicion Wagner could handle it even if that weren’t the case.

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Why we wait before giving our best I’m willing to do it, but I’m not sure he is.

It’s the biggest obstacle to making a positive change. We want to know, for sure, that the other guy is all in with good intentions, before we fully invest ourselves.

I was working on a consulting project recently where the sales team was excited about reframing their approach. They were ready to move beyond a transactional sales approach to customers, and embrace a more engaging sales process. They were ready to start caring about their customers in a big exciting way.

Yet as they considered the changes that were going to be required, the ob-

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Will the service team actually start to care?

What if we do it and they don’t?

On an organizational level, these are real issues.

Change can’t happen in a silo, and it takes senior

leadership commitment to make organizational shifts.

But on an emotional level, there was something else going on. It was an age-old gremlin: fear.

People are afraid to become emotionally invested when they’re not sure if their peers or leaders will reciprocate.

The same thing happens in relationships. One partner will say, I’m willing to try listening more, being sensitive (insert marriage counselor recommended action here) but what if he/ she doesn’t do it?

We want the other person to go first, or at the very least we want a guarantee that they will start and not waver for one second in their commit-

ment.

Therein lies the problem.

There’s the obvious issue; someone has to start.

If you always wait for someone else, nothing will ever change. You’re also acting like a non-engaged, non-invested wimp, which is not how most people want to be perceived in work or life.

There’s also a deeper, more subtle, issue: We tend to judge ourselves against our intentions, yet we judge others against their actions.

For example, in the case of the sales team, they were sincerely determined to start caring about their customers. Yet having been in this business for many

years, I know that there will be days when they forget their good intentions, due to stress, fatigue or habit, and they revert to a transactionable approach.

But they’ll know, in their hearts they want to do the right thing, and are moving their behavior in that direction.

The challenge they’ll face is this: they know their own good intentions, but they can’t read the minds and hearts of their colleagues. When a service rep gets snippy or a senior leader forgets that customers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet, it will be easy to assume that they just don’t care.

It’s a sad reality of human nature. We give ourselves credit for our thoughts; we only give other people credit for action.

And once we establish a belief about someone, it’s

hard to let it go.

The mind is a tricky thing, if you don’t watch it closely, it will always try to prove itself right, even if it hurts you.

The wife who believes that her husband isn’t an engaged parent won’t notice the six times he jumped into the pool with the kids. Instead, her mind will record the one time he said he was tired, as proof of his true intentions.

The solution is simple. It has two parts: 1. Start first.

2. Assume good intent on the other side.

It seems risky, but the alternative is actually more dangerous.

Lisa Earle McLeod is the author of several books, including “Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud.”

Sometimes it’s too late for public relations work

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A few years back, someone I knew ever so slightly died. Though I didn’t know him well, I knew him to be mean, egotistical, and quite a bully.

Stories abounded of his greed, including how once he cheated a man out of a piece of land then sold it at quite a profit. He financed it so when the buyer ran into money woes, he quickly reclaimed it and sold it again. The couple of times I crossed his path, it was not pleasant so I preferred to stir clear and in that, I was not alone.

News spread quickly that he had up and died in the middle of the night.

Though I’m normally, when not traveling, at home tucked in a corner writing, I happened to be out and about town that day and encountered several who mentioned his death. No one I met cried or expressed sorrow. Each mentioned it, a couple told a personal, hurtful accounting of dealing with him while all just shook their heads and quietly cast forward a knowing look. Not once did I hear, “Bless his heart.” Though one person did say, “Poor preacher. He’s really got his job cut out for him with this one.”

When his obituary appeared, I read it with amazement. It listed his civic duties, his church contributions, and a children’s home that had once been touched by his generosity. There was nothing in the words I read that resembled the man I knew or the man I heard was known by others. The obit was about a man noble, selfless, and kind. Four people sent me a copy and asked incredulously, “Did you read this???”

For the rest of the day, I pondered over that obit and here are the thoughts that circled over and over in my head: Will I be remembered dramatically different by people than the good things heralded in my “good-bye world” death notice? That was pretty unsettling.

Once I got past that, though, I thought, “Is it possible to hire a public relations firm to manage your image after you’ve departed?” Now, I spent a portion of my professional life in public relations

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so I know all about spinning situations and how, if you write enough press releases and fudge the truth enough, it is possible to turn a bad person into a good one. We see that with public figures all the time. To the point, the cynical press will now say, “In an effort to offset his recent public relations nightmare…”

You may think I’m crazy but I’ve come to the conclusion that his wealthy family hired a P.R. firm to write his obituary like a star-gone-bad hires a firm to remake her image. Except this would be the first time I’ve seen it done in death.

Or maybe I’m completely off and the person described in those glowing terms existed but it was just a well-kept secret. Or perhaps that’s the way his family saw him. I’ve known a couple of folks who were mean as all get-out to everyone else but was the softest, most loving person possible to spouse and children.

Nonetheless, when I die, I don’t want to be built up to be more than I was. After seeing that overdone obit, I’ve decided that all I’ll need will be a couple of paragraphs to list the necessary facts such as date, time, arrangements, and survivors and even that much is not necessary.

That being said, I called together Tink and my sister, Louise, and issued instructions.

“I’m like Mama,” I said. “When I die, just put in the paper, ‘she died.’”

They protested that it wasn’t enough, there was more to be said. And they’re right. When my time comes for my heavenly reward, I hope my obituary will say: ‘She died. And once she went Disneyland.’

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.

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Mountain Park added to national honor society The National Elementary Honor Society recently approved Mountain Park Elementary as a new chapter for this school year as it joined schools around the country to promote academic achievement and leadership involvement.

The Lilburn school established the chapter and applied at the end of last school year, and will now select new members. The school is designated as a “Founding Chapter of NEHS,” as the program is in cooperation with the National Association of Secondary School Principals in cooperation with the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

“We are honored here at Mountain Park to be associated with an organization

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Keith Farner such as the NEHS, and our kids are excited to get the program up and running for the new school year,” Principal Allan Gee said in a press release.

“The decision to bring NEHS to their campus is an indication of a commitment to acknowledging the hard work of high achieving and well-rounded students,” said

Gerry Tirozzi, executive director of NASSP. “It also signals support for the core values of the Honor Society — values that we believe enhance the life of every member and the entire school community.”

Chapter co-advisers for the program will be Kristin McCord, a gifted teacher, and David Young, a counselor. New members will participate in an induction ceremony at the school at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14.

8 p.m. on Aug. 16 from the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The Shulers, named after Georgia’s Tony Award winning actor Shuler Hensley, honors individual students and high schools in 17 categories.

This year’s program also includes advice from Broadway stars including Sir Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan as they answer questions from Georgia students during the telecast. There are 61 high schools from 24 counties participating.

WSB-TV to host The schools in Gwinnett Shuler Awards are Buford (“Shrek the MuJovita Moore and Fred sical”), Duluth (“CATS”), Blankenship, anchors for Greater Atlanta Christian Channel 2 Action News, will School (“The Music Man”), host the sixth annual Georgia North Gwinnett (“Grease”) High School Musical Theater and Wesleyan (“Into The Awards — The Shulers at Woods”).

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MIDDLE Monday Gwinnett’s Best Burger; Asian Lo Mein Bowl; Mexi Layered Dip & Chips; Wrap n’ Roll Wraps; Signature Salads; PBJ’wich; Farm Fresh Produce Tuesday Big Daddy’s Pizza; Asian Wings & Rice; Vegetarian Burger; Deli Fresh Subs; Signature Salads; PBJ’wich; Farm Fresh Produce Wednesday Old World Lasagna; Ultimate Hot Dog Bar; Vegetarian Burger; Homestyle Sammies; Signature Salads; PBJ’wich; Farm Fresh Produce Thursday Seasoned Wings; Mix and Match Mexi; Falafel Wraps; Wrap n’ Roll Wraps; Signature Salads; PBJ’wich; Farm Fresh Produce Friday Pancakes and Sausage; Seafood Basket; Cheesy Grilled Cheese; Deli Fresh Subs; Signature Salads; PBJ’wich; Farm Fresh Produce

Public Broadcasting will also film the winning educators teaching in their classrooms during the 2014-15 school year, as well as interview them about how they prepared the featured units. The videos, along with the educators’ supplementary materials, will be made available to other educators, parents, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders through Georgiastandards. org and iTunesU. The videos, unit plans, and supplementary materials from the first three rounds of winners will be available at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year.

Keith Farner writes about education. Good News from Schools appears in the Sunday edition of the Daily Post.

American Legion leader thanks businesses for helping homeless

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Ed McMillan would like to thank a pair of local businesses for their support of a homeless veteran.

McMillan is the commander of American Legion Post 2100, a Gwinnett-based “e-post” that does most of its business online. Last week, he got a call from a local Air Force veteran.

“He was really down and out when he called me,” McMillan said. “He was without any money at all.”

Thirty-one-year-old Ben Smith had lost his job and been kicked out of an apartment by his girlfriend.

The American Legion leader picked Smith up and took him to the TGI Fri-

American Legion Post 2100 Commander Ed McMillan, left, TGI Fridays manager Derrick Brown and U.S. Air Force vet Ben Smith pose for a photo outside Brown’s restaurant. (Special Photo)

days at Pleasant Hill Road and Crestwood Parkway in Duluth. He then got him a room at the nearby Comfort Inn. Both businesses helped Smith free of charge.

“They really stepped up,” McMillan said.

McMillan said Smith has since found shelter with his cousin, who is a long-haul trucker and had been out of town.

out here between midnight and 2 o’clock in the morning.”

Russell does have a few young volunteers that help run the petting zoos and pony rides at festivals and markets, including 9-year-old Torrie Hodges of Loganville.

Hodges volunteers to work in the Pet Parties petting zoo at the Grayson Farmers Markets on Wednesday nights.

“One day I came to the farmers market and saw Miss Terry, and then I decided to volunteer here,” Hodges said.

“I like animals because I grew up with them.”

Russell said when she sees the happy children and animals together it makes all of her hard work worth it. She frequently hears parents say what a difference working with animals makes in their

children’s lives.

“That’s why it’s so rewarding for me because I used to be super shy too and it gives you so much selfesteem and confidence — it makes you more assertive,” Russell said. “What a difference it makes in children as far as confidence building to work with animals when they feel like they don’t fit in with people. I’ve learned there’s a lot of us that just fit in with animals more so than people and that’s OK.” Russell said she welcomes volunteers for festivals and other events, and also people who want to help out around the farm, preferably 9 years and up.

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Russell has been an animal lover since she was a child — she grew up with a three-legged cat named Peg Leg, a dog named Lassie and 17 mice — and owning a farm has always been her dream.

“I always wanted a horse, so I bought a horse at 27 when I bought my first farm,” Russell said. “And I just started collecting unwanted animals and finally had to find a way to pay for them all. People kept saying: ‘You ought to start a petting zoo,’ and I kept hearing that over and over again. When I moved (to Grayson), I knew it would be a good location and said: ‘That’s what I’m

HIGH Monday Spaghetti Bolognese; Big Daddy’s Pizza; Crispy Chicken Sammie; Yogurt Parfait; Homestyle Croissant Sammie; Signature Salad; Mix and Match Mexi Tuesday Boneless Wings; Big Daddy’s Pizza; Mini Burgers; Vegetarian Burger; Deli Fresh Subs; Signature Salad; Street Tacos Wednesday Tortellini Alfredo; Stuffed Crust Pizza; Italian Meatball Sub; Pesto Tomato Cheese Sub; Wrap n’ Roll Wraps; Signature Salad; Queso Nachos Thursday Oven Breaded Chicken; Big Daddy’s Pizza; BBQ Sandwich; Falafel Wrap; Deli Fresh Subs; Signature Salad; Peruvian Rice Bowl Friday Brunch 4 Lunch; Big Daddy’s Pizza; Catch of the Day; Mexi Dip & Chips; Homestyle Sammie; Signature Salad; Hawaiian Chicken Sammie

Chattahoochee teacher recognized by Gov. Deal Jenny Ittner, a fifth-grade teacher at Chattahoochee Elementary, was one of eight winners in the fourth round of Gov. Nathan Deal’s Innovation in Teaching Competition, a recognition and reward opportunity for teachers who demonstrate innovative teaching strategies for the Georgia standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics.

The competition is available through Georgia’s Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program.

Each teacher will receive a $2,000 stipend, and each teacher’s school will receive a $5,000 grant for implementation of Georgia’s instructional standards. Georgia

Terry Russell, owner of Pet Parties Plus LLC, walks one of her ponies to be loaded into her trailer in Grayson. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

going to do.”’

Russell started Pet Parties Plus LLC 23 years ago and throughout the years she’s had a variety of exotic animals live on the farm.

“I’ve had Rheas, which are like a small ostrich, and they’re pretty cool and unusual. I’ve had three emus that I found a home for,” Russell said. “The hedgehog was pretty cool, but you can’t really hold them because

it’s like holding a porcupine.

They have quills or little needles that stick up and you can only hold them a certain amount of time.”

It takes a lot of work to run the farm and Russell, who also works a seasonal job at Family Tree, not only does the maintenance and tends to all the animals she also runs the business side of Pet Parties, doing paperwork and scheduling events.

“I get up and don’t know what to do first take care of the animals, hit the phones, feed my family or what not,” Russell said. “It just varies with the phone calls, I have to spend a lot of time on the phone bidding parties and events, so that takes a lot of time.”

It also takes a lot of feed — Russell said she purchases between 500 and 1,000 pounds of feed each week depending on what animals are on the farm, and she feeds the animals at least twice a day.

“Feeding (the animals) varies with the year, like when it’s really hot I do the second feeding after dark when it’s cool,” Russell said.

“When I was working my second job, I had to come home from that and then get

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Out of my inbox, into my column I love all the good news about Gwinnett that comes my way via my inbox, and I love having the opportunity to share it.

Bobbi Pack from Love in Action Outreach Ministries in Norcross (www. houseofjoy.org) reported that this year’s Back to School Blessing Program for at risk and homeless families was a major success in many ways. With generous donations from Office Depot on Duluth Highway, Sam’s on Steve Reynolds Boulevard, and Target on Holcomb Bridge Road, LAOM provided school supplies to 34 children living in

God be the glory!” Pack said.

Lamar Holley, the “fishing guy” of KidStuff, sent in good news about their new location for their annual Family Fun and Fishing Festival.

“We were able to use Susan Wayne and Carolyn Hill’s Larson pasture and pond at their home in Suwanee on June extended stay motels in 14, and had the largest Gwinnett. All mothers re- attendance and diversity ceive a personal gift and of children in our eight with permission, families years. In fact all of our were prayed for with a events in this our eighth special back to school year have been the largest blessing. in our existence,” Holley “The smiles on the said. faces of the children and Their Sixth Annual Kidparents spoke volumes Stuff Klassic Golf Tourand all I can say is, to nament at the Georgia

Club on Sept. 9 will also include a KidStuff Ladies Brunch. All proceeds of both events go to assist children and families facing the challenge of Autism in Georgia, with 80 percent of that dedicated to serving children in Gwinnett County.

KidStuff volunteers also took 70 foster and adoptive children, including parents, to a Gwinnett Braves game in July. With something for everybody — fishing, golfing, baseball — Holley invites everyone to get in on the fun.

For families facing issues with senior relatives, the Lilburn Woman’s

Club and Mountain Park United Methodist Church are hosting a free workshop on senior issues at Mountain Park UMC Family Life Center on Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. State Sen. Renee Unterman, Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee will be speaking along with other health and legal experts.

A few weeks ago when I wrote about fiction writers in Gwinnett County I was surprised to learn how many people have the talent and self discipline to crank out stories with more than 500 words. For anyone

interested in joining their ranks, or improving on their writing skills, the Gwinnett Library is hosting a free workshop at the Suwanee Branch on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Author and speaker Joe Samuel Starnes will give pointers on how fiction can come alive with details acquired from research. If you need a little help on that novel you’re writing, maybe a press release about your first book signing will be the next good news to hit my inbox.

Susan Larson is a writer from Lilburn. Email her at susanlarson79@ gmail.com.

An open letter to the families of dementia patients AUTHOR’S NOTE: Alise Hickman is a professional caregiver who has worked in Elder Care for more than a decade. These are her thoughts and mostly her words.

Dementia is a cruel disease that seems to rob us of our loved ones long before it takes their bodies.

I understand that better than most.

I know when you see me caring for your elderly parent, you have mixed emotions. Relief, of course, that someone is there to do the things you would probably, on some level, prefer not to do. But guilt, too, for

I’m not trying to take your place in your loved one’s heart. No one could do that. He’s your Dad. But I’m not here to take care of your Dad. I’m here to care for George.

In George’s eyes, you’re still his little princess, Rob someone to protect and Jenkins look out for. Deep inside, he will never be OK with feeling that way and for not your changing his diapers, being there in the way you bathing him, or spoonthink you should be. And feeding him. When you maybe a little jealousy, visit, George clings to because someone who is my hand — not yours — not even a member of the because he’s afraid. Not family is doing the things afraid of you, but afraid of you are not. hurting you. His demenPlease understand that tia may not allow him to

remember who you are, but his heart knows you’re his.

Dementia doesn’t really take him away from you. It just puts him on a different frequency. Sometimes he needs a translator. That’s one of the reasons I’m here.

Imagine a room full of people you love, all asking questions about things that happened 30 years ago.

Now imagine they’re yelling those questions — and looking at you as if their hearts might break if you don’t remember the right answers. That would be too much for anyone to bear.

At those times, I stay in

the room not to be intrusive, but because George knows that I can easily deflect your questions to myself — because he’s told me all those stories and more. Did you know your dad remembers the bike ramp you built when you were 10? The one he repeatedly told you to not build because you’d fall?

And you did. He was pretty impressed with how well you hid that scraped knee.

Or how about the time your sister ran into Mr. Jones’ car and you helped her keep it secret? He remembers that, too — as well as how you mowed

Mr. Jones’ lawn to pay for the damage and taught your sister how to parallel park.

You are indeed a loved one, more loved than you know. So return that love. I am a caregiver. Let me give care. That is what your Dad would want but cannot say.

I am here to say it for him.

Rob Jenkins is a local freelance writer and the author of “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less and on Amazon. Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter @ FamilyManRob.

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