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by Brian Egeston [email protected] St. Patrick’s Day 2009 After averaging a 4.2 percent operating budget increase since 2005, DeKalb County Commissioners voted to accept the 2009 bud- It’s a great day for the Irish and all who like to party with them get with a 5.4 percent decrease from the 2008 budget. By Deborah Held tural services are promising buckets of the stuff, live The budget includes funding for 35 ad- music, as well as tastings from some of the area’s ditional police offi cers, four sheriff’s depu- There are a few really great things that make St. fi nest restaurants. ties and fi ve code enforcement offi cers. The Patrick’s Day so darned easy to enjoy: it’s fun, it’s Silent and live auction items include fi ne art, housing market, consumer sales and the festive, and it always falls of the same day every theater tickets, restaurant meals and even a visit from Dunwoody succession contributed to the year—March 17. Though originally focused on the Santa Claus (and who can put a price on that?). budget decrease, according to a report pub- celebration of St. Patrick himself, who is credited ART Station is located at 5384ManorDrive, in lished by the county. with bringing Catholicism to Ireland and who died the restored trolley barn within the historic village Ten out of 12 departments have cuts to on this day in the 15th century, today’s St. Patty’s of Stone Mountain. Tickets cost $20 in advance and their annual budget. General administration celebrations focus more on shenanigans, especially $25 at the door. took the biggest hit with a near 20 percent of the drinking and eating of Irish-themed beers and For more information call 770-469-1105, or decrease in funding. “During these harsh eco- vittles variety. visit www.artstation.org. nomic times, we have to employ long-term This year, March 17 falls on a Tuesday, but thinking to help keep DeKalb solvent and don’t let that stop you from getting your party on. Gastronomy making an effort to fund a position focused Here is a rundown of options for your St. Patrick’s Hungry-man portion meat-and-potatoes fare is on retail recruitment in our Economic Devel- Day enjoyment in and around DeKalb County. a staple of the Irish tradition, and according to one opment Department will certainly give us a source, the more pork involved, the better. While leg up in helping stimulate DeKalb’s econo- Saturday, March 14 Buckhead may be known for its nightlife and its my,” said Commissioner Larry Johnson in a Noon-6 p.m. pub or two, DeKalb County is not to be outdone in press release. Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade terms of Irish pub representation. Here, a listing, in Information Systems will incorporate This one’s good for the whole family. no particular order: 311, the Citizen Help Center, which is the Atlantans launched their fi rst St. Patrick’s Day county’s phone number for government in- parade in 1858, and citizens have been lining up for James Joyce Irish Pub formation and non-emergency services. Arts more ever since. Attendance this year is expected 22N.AvondaleRoad,AvondaleEstates Culture and Entertainment will be folded into to be greater than ever, and promoters are promis- (404)296-5097 Parks & Recreations & Facilities, according ing close to 200 fl oats, as well as bagpipe and drum www.jamesjoyceirishpub.net to the report. One hundred Parks and Recre- corps, bands, Irish dancers and clowns (who may Drink specials and revelers on March 17. Also, ation positions were restored. not be Irish, but just want something to celebrate). “the Joyce” has a full menu with ‘round the world The emphasis on public safety reinforces The1.1-mile starts at the intersection of Ralph fare, and of course, shepherd’s pie and corned beef CEO Burrell Ellis’ stance on making the McGill Boulevard and Peachtree Streets and ends at and cabbage. county safe. Ellis, during his state-of-the- Martin Luther King at Underground. It can be eas- county address, said the current state of ily reached by MARTA, making a stop at the Civic Melton’s App and Tapp DeKalb County’s public safety was unaccept- Center station. 2500N.DecaturRoad,Decatur.(404)634-9112 able. He went on to talk about the importance For more information, visit Patrons can enjoy a night full of corned beef of a public safety director. The adopted bud- www.stpatsparadeatlanta.com and cabbage and beer specials (including Guinness, get did not include funding for such a posi- of course). Melton’s has an impressive array of ro- tion. The public safety director position was Tuesday, March 17 tating beers and wines from around the world. deferred for further review, according to a release issued by the county. ART Station, Stone Mountain Brick Store Pub: Some of the specifi c cutbacks include no “Raising of the Green” 125 E. Court Square, Decatur (404) 687-0990 merit increases, and no new county vehicles. 6-9:30 p.m. www.brickstorepub.com Capital construction was decreased by What’s St. Paddy’s Day without the green beer, Wow, talk about beer from everywhere. A visit 49 percent. The proposed budget allots 90 really? Promoters of the 13th annual “Raising of the See St. Patrick’s on Page 15A Green” fundraiser to benefi t the community’s cul- See Budget on Page 15A

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by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar WASHINGTON (AP) CNN says medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gup- ta won’t be the next surgeon general. The news network reported Gupta’s withdrawal March 5. The Obama ad- ministration con- firmed that Gupta, a member of the staff and faculty of the DeKalb’s Ready to Work Department of Neu- A weekly series on employment, searching for jobs and how people are surviving rosurgery at Emory University School Gupta of Medicine, had Tips for success in searching for and taken himself out of Self-imposed landing a job the running because he wants to focus deadline to find work on his medical career and spend more • Establish goals – If you don’t know where you are go- time with his family. ing, how will you know when you get there? Do a reality The 39-year-old Gupta was seen as fast approaching check. You may have to re-establish your goals. Keep President Barack Obama’s first pick your eyes on your goal and view any setbacks as tempo- for the job. He would have brought star Chamblee man says odds not in his favor rary. Keep moving forward. power to the office of surgeon general, • Sources of job leads – Only a small percentage of avail- which has lacked visibility since the by Jonathan Cribbs able jobs are advertised in local newspapers. Consider days of C. Everett Koop in the Reagan other sources: Internet, chambers of commerce, school administration. When John Everhart was laid off from his counselors and placement offices, state employment ser- The surgeon general is the nation’s technician’s job at LMI Electrical Contractors in vices-career centers, private employment agencies, radio doctor, and while the job doesn’t involve Tucker in October, he gave and TV ads, obituary announcements, churches, friends much policymaking responsibility, it’s himself several deadlines and family, neighborhood organizations, job fairs and each associated with above all networking. a bully pulpit for promoting improve- • Skills identification – It’s not enough to be a nice per- ments in public health. specific goals. The first was to find a son. Employers want to know what you can do? Be able job better than the one he to define your skills and achievements concisely. Present lost. That date flew by in them as if they were “a product on the open job market.” December. You must be able to give specific examples of your skills Angela Davis to keynote Now, he’s looking and effectively sell the value to an employer. Women’s History Month for a job as good as his last. That deadline is fast –Georgia Department of Labor approaching. Renowned civil rights and women’s Everhart rights leader Angela Davis will speak “After that I’m going about women, privilege and prisons at to have to take what I Job Fair and Career Conference can get,” the 36-year-old Ebenezer Baptist Church in downtown Chamblee resident said. Atlanta on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. He had been employed at LMI for six DeKalb Workforce Development is hosting a 2009 for the keynote address of Emory Uni- months when company management axed the Career and Resource Empowerment Conference from versity’s Women’s History Month. department in which he worked after it could 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 26 at DeKalb Tech Confer- The free community event, present- not secure enough contracts in the depressed ence Center, 495 N. Indian Creek Drive in Clarkston. It ed by the Emory University Center for economy, he said. is designed to assist job seekers in navigating the un- Women and Department of Women’s “I was shocked. This is the second time I’ve certain and confusing labor market under a strategy of Studies, is the culmination of a land- had to use unemployment in my life,” Everhart education, employment and economic development. mark series developed by the newly said. Employers and businesses will be facilitating workshops He said he gets momentarily discouraged to share their insights and work ethics, offer resume and formed Atlanta Consortium of Colleges interviewing tips from the employer’s perspective, and and Universities (ACCU). when he looks at job ads online. Recently, about 3,000 jobs were advertised on a local inform job seekers about forecasted jobs. Community The ACCU series, “Motherhood newspaper’s Web site, he said. When he service agencies and trainers will provide resources for at the Intersection of Race and Class: considers the millions of people who live in housing/financial assistance and job seekers will be Resilience in the Face of Adversity,” Atlanta and the extraordinary number of them able to apply for social service benefits and educational seeks to generate awareness, discus- out of work, the math doesn’t seem to work in his opportunities. A career fair will also take place. Email sion and action surrounding the special favor. [email protected] to register or for more challenges that less privileged moth- “It’s not a good ratio,” he said. information call (404) 6-3400. ers, families and incarcerated women Everhart was waiting in line to meet with a face. recruiter from more than 19 companies that Davis’ long-standing commitment attended a job fair in downtown Decatur during to prisoners rights dates to her in- the last week of February. A line to get in the Job search volvement in the campaign to free the Holiday Inn’s ballroom snaked outside the front doors, down the hotel’s main hallway and outside Soledad Brothers, which led to her onto a side patio. A Champion reporter was The Georgia Department of Labor offers employment own arrest and imprisonment in 1970. interviewing him, and a local television news van services and maintains a database of jobs available in On the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted List,” was parked behind the hotel. DeKalb County and statewide on its Web site, which is Davis spent 18 months in jail before “The mere fact that it’s news when there’s a continuously updated as jobs are being filled and new her acquittal in 1972. The event cata- career fair is not a good sign,” he said. “But, you positions added. Visit www.dol.state.ga.us/js/find_a_job. pulted Davis to international fame and know, I try to be positive. … I’ve got four weeks htm for the latest jobs available. since that time, she has been one of before I have to take something.” America’s most well known critics of what she refers to as the prison indus- Log onto www.championnewspaper.com See History on Page 7A Editorial THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009, Page 4A Guest Editorial What is the quid pro quo? by Steen Miles headline-grabbing machinations of recently had a catastrophic incident. to legislate, not administrate. It is a the urination derby between the CEO Our 911 system is inadequate, and we great thing to have the commission What is the real reason some and the police chief, DeKalb County are in dire need of radio upgrades and running its own meetings, but let’s members of the DeKalb County is losing tens of thousands of dollars synchronization. not get it twisted. Commissioner Commission are dragging a year because of a very lib- The CEO runs county govern- Johnson is doing a superb job. At a their feet on the public eral and generous contract ment. The commission is the legisla- recent commission meeting Johnson safety director’s position with the medical examiner tive branch. Now Stokes, Johnson, very responsibly listened to the peo- called for in the CEO’s that allows him to work for Lee and Sutton ought to be about ple and extended the time allowed budget? How do you pass several other jurisdictions the business of creating ordinances for public comment on the budget a budget and hold hostage using DeKalb County fa- to give some teeth to our code and position of public safety. a line item until you can cilities for a paltry $6,000 a enforcement office to be able to Unfortunately, it seems you and get more “justification?” year—not my opinion but a more quickly find and fine those your cohorts heard what you wanted Let it go! matter of record and a rec- responsible for the eyesores in our to hear. You obviously didn’t hear Politics is the people’s ommendation from the Pub- neighborhoods—i.e. burned out and the numerous comments from a wide business, someone once Miles lic Safety Transition Team to abandoned houses, big commercial spectrum of homeowners, business said. That said, may I change the process that al- trucks, tall weeds, impromptu junk people and other citizens who said humbly remind Commissioners lows this resource drain to continue. yards, etc. et al. they supported and wanted the posi- Stokes, Johnson, Lee and Sut- That’s a subject for another day. Pay more attention to zoning tion of public safety director. Some- ton who they work for—the people After careful study, the Public issues and the zoning board of ap- one needs to check the legality of of DeKalb County. The people of Safety Transition Team recommended peals; work harder and smarter to passing the budget, but holding a line DeKalb County have said in a re- the position of public safety director. attract more businesses to the county item in abeyance until there is more sounding voice on several occasions It would be money well spent and by showing a spirit of cooperation justification. It prompts the question: they want a public safety director to provides the critical coordination and and unity with the CEO’s office, area What is the quid pro quo? Inquiring provide badly needed oversight over oversight of emergency services for colleges and universities; find out minds want to know why you won’t police, fire, EMTs, animal control, the county especially in the area of the impact of proposed state laws on let it go. code enforcement and Lord have emergency management in the event DeKalb to name a few. mercy, the medical examiner’s of- of a natural or man-made disaster. Citizens elected you. Citizens Steen Miles, The Newslady, is a re- fice. Currently we are woefully lacking in elected the CEO but for distinctly tired journalist and former Georgia While we are caught up in the that area and thankfully we have not different reasons. They elected you state senator.

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The Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisement at any time. The Publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 PAgE 5A The defense budget is testing Obama already by Jack Shanahan than the 750 or so we were promised at meet with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Pentagon is in the neighborhood of about twice the estimated price. A Republican spokesman for the $537 billion (with nine zeroes), more When President Barack Obama In short, the F-22 is a model case House Armed Services Committee than the $513 billion from this year. addressed a joint session of Congress for a Cold War weapon we don’t use. blasted out an e-mail with the Fox Neither of these fi gures includes in February, one of the more extraordi- The administration faced a deadline report, and the Associated Press circu- the spending on two simultaneous wars nary lines of his speech came buried in of March 1 (after the time of this writ- lated a story nationwide. in Iraq and Afghanistan, nor do they ac- the middle. In a passage about cutting ing) to decide whether to buy another In truth, however, the numbers count for the tens of billions dedicated government waste, Obama pledged 200 planes from Lockheed Martin and proposed in the president’s budget actu- to homeland security and nuclear weap- to “reform our defense budget so that Boeing or to pull the plug. ally showed the administration increas- ons, all of which fall in the category of we’re not paying for Cold War-era Right on cue, reports emerged ing defense spending, just not to the national security. And underneath this weapons systems we don’t use.” before Obama’s speech of Lockheed full “wish list” requested by Pentagon mountain of taxpayer money is a Pen- The idea that we should continue Martin and Boeing advertising a Web bureaucrats looking to boost their bot- tagon that has grown to its largest size funding multibillion-dollar weapons site called “www.preserveraptorjobs. tom line. since WWII and cannot even complete programs to fi ght an enemy gone for 20 com,” calling on the public to write The political setup was obvious: a government audit. years seems simple. But the task will their congressional representatives opponents of the administration and Only in the up-is-down, down-is- prove more diffi cult than it sounds. demanding the government renew its people who have thrived off bloated up world of military spending can a Mr. Obama’s fi rst test will come contract—rebranded as a jobs engine. Pentagon programs—through big leader increase funding for a gargantu- with a decision over the Air Force’s The notion that we should use the defense contracts and congressional an government agency and be accused F-22 Raptor, a supersonic stealth jet Pentagon as a massive, government pork—were looking to box the new of cutting it. But these are the realities designed back in the 1980s to fi ght the funded jobs program instead of our fi rst president into a corner by making him Obama will face as he promises to cut Soviets. The F-22 has survived the end line of national security is ludicrous. look weak on defense. weapons we don’t need. of the Cold War but hasn’t seen a day Yet, this is the political world of mili- The problem is that America des- With the F-22, we’ll discover soon of combat in Iraq and would be of lit- tary spending. perately needs substantial cuts in de- enough whether words will meet ac- tle use rooting out Al Qaida along the In January, Fox News released a fense and a top-to-bottom overhaul of tion. Afghan-Pakistan border. story quoting a senior defense offi cial the Pentagon. But any serious attempt Meanwhile, the cost of the plane saying that the new administration was at reform is bound to face the same ViceAdmiralJackShanahan(ret.) has swelled to more than $350 million planning on cutting more than $50 fi erce and dishonest resistance. istheformercommanderoftheU.S. per unit, and we have spent more than billion in defense. This report came on The amount the administration is SecondFleet.Distributedbywww. $60 billion to buy just 180 planes—less the same day Obama was scheduled to thinking of spending next year on the minutemanmedia.org Finding troops for a fool’s errand by William A. Collins attempted suicides, which are now estimated at about sor, seeks to prosecute the war in Afghanistan, he may 1,000 per month. not be thrilled at the bad news about veterans any more The gravel crunched unexpectedly in our driveway The federal response to this hardship is much like than was President Bush. Even today, the Pentagon is so I went out to see what was up. Lo, a U.S. govern- that of a former car owner who fi nally unloads the thing reluctant to alert the VA as to who is coming home to ment car bearing a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed young man on eBay. He doesn’t want to hear about it again. But like be discharged, and Gov. Jodi Rell has killed a state pro- in camoufl age gear. A recruiter. He was looking for a bad pennies, needy vets keep popping up. They want gram tracking their needs in Connecticut. The recruiters prospect with my wife’s name. Upon learning that she treatment for PTSD, Gulf War Syndrome, and rape, as don’t mention any of that. had lately turned 73, he appeared a bit crestfallen, but well as for lingering physical wounds. They also want From a practical standpoint, the president might save only for an instant. Then he graciously gathered himself those benefi ts that were promised by so many bushy- himself a lot of grief by appointing a commission to and agreed to leave a recruiting packet for us to convey tailed recruiters. fi gure out if we really need to be in Afghanistan at all. to someone younger, maybe unemployed. The Navy, Retired General Eric Shinsecki is in charge of all It already has a reputation as the graveyard of empires. perhaps working from the same classifi ed list, sent a that now at the Veterans Affairs Department. He’s the Maybe we should not put our own at such needless risk. similar piece by mail. one President George W. Bush demeaned for telling The packet was chock full of well-scrubbed deter- the truth about troop level needs in Iraq. We’ll see if he ColumnistWilliamA.Collinsisaformerstate mined young faces, building a future while protect- gets canned again for telling the truth about the needs of representativeandaformermayorofNorwalk,Conn. ing their nation. The text was awash with promises of vets. Since President Barack Obama, like his predeces- DistributedbyMinutemanMedia.org. strength, challenge, variety, potential, bonuses, tuition aid, counseling and stipends. No mention of wounds, funerals, homelessness, suicides, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). No photos of the maimed or the deceased returning from the front, either. Recruiters, being savvy, know well all these omis- sions, which are internally corrosive to some of their own sensitive souls. They commit suicide at an accel- erated rate, much like combat veterans. Indeed, with the current reduction in fi ghting, suicide deaths in the military are now about equal to combat deaths. Conversely, some non-suicidal troops just say, “Screw it,” and desert. The Pentagon admits that about 5,000 are simply missing from duty, many no longer willing to impose further degradation upon the resi- dents of a devastated and occupied land. By defi nition deserters are scarcely in a position to tell their stories back home, but it wouldn’t matter much anyway. The patriotic corporate press does not traffi c in such imperial embarrassments. Nor does the press dwell on the millions in Pentagon spending to “Support our Troops.” Donald Rumsfeld created that bogus civilian organization to gin up excite- ment for the war. It gave out ribbons, magnets, comic books, DVDs, dog tags and wristbands. The patriotic press loved it. Unfortunately, lacking adequate over- sight, the unit became as fi nancially corrupt as it was morally corrupt, even dragging the StarsandStripes newspaper into its misspending schemes. Only recently, in fact, has the press even caught on to the reality that personal hazard for returning soldiers does not end with discharge. The evils that they have seen and endured, and maybe participated in, stick to them like burrs. Mental illness abounds, leading to breakup of families, joblessness, homelessness and Page 6A THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Religion still Mike Newberry has a way to go –Champion of the Week

The Pew Forum on Religion ers, the more restrictive their in Public Life recently released rules. No people who do not re- At DeKalb Medi- and needed an inter- a study that found–Wait! Wait! semble members are allowed as cal, locksmith Mike preter. Don’t go away. It gets better–that members. No women on the golf Newberry’s job de- “Mike Newberry roughly two-thirds of Americans course, except on Wednesdays scription includes showed up in my of- believe that religions other than before noon. For White Chris- “maintaining the key fice swiftly and began their own can lead to eternal life. tians, it’s as though heaven were systems, doors and helping me to commu- (Heaven, if you want to be tech- merely the Augusta National locks for hospital fa- nicate with the patient. Golf Course carried on by cilities.” He was compassionate other means. But on a crisp Oc- and caring, and devot- The worst of that sort tober day last year, ed much of his day to by Donald Kaul of prejudice has been Newberry threw the a duty that is totally un- Columnist leached out of mainstream job description out the related to his job duties religion but zealots still window and did every- because somebody cling to their bigoted cus- thing he could to help needed his help,” said toms, citing their sacred a patient in need. “We have one Emergency Department Social nical about it.) book of scripture as inspira- common goal and that’s to help Worker Katie Logan, LCSW. This is religious tolerance of tion. And more often than not, people. If I have to step out of According to Logan, Newberry the highest order. It means that it is women who bear the brunt my job description to help some- not only took time out that day to Americans, most of them, have of their prejudice–from being body, it’s definitely worth it,” said help, but he also came back the grasped the ecumenical spirit denied the priesthood to being Newberry. next day to see if the patient was and accepted the idea that even cordoned off in segregated areas, A DeKalb Medical social work- discharged safely. Newberry was though there is but one God, he/ away from strangers’ eyes, to un- er called Newberry, telling him heartened to hear that the patient she answers to many names. speakable abuse. there was a deaf patient in the had been released in good condi- Among those who got a Get They’re all bad but funda- Emergency Department who had tion and steps had been taken to Out of Purgatory Free card from mentalist Muslim nations seems problems communicating with the ensure the patient’s future safety. a majority of the respondents to offer the worst examples: staff. The patient had been a vic- “Mike Newberry is the sort of were Jews, Muslims, Hindus and terrible tales of women being tim of domestic violence, needed employee who makes DeKalb even people of no religious faith. publicly beaten for showing an medication and needed help Medical great,” said Logan, who Of course, two-thirds is inch of ankle on the street; be- locating temporary shelter. How- nominated Newberry for DeKalb not 100 percent. According to ing stoned to death for suspected ever, the social worker could not Medical’s Service Excellence Charles Blow of The New York adultery; being ostracized, some- communicate in sign language Award. Times, there were those who be- times murdered, for the crime of lieved that no one but their spiri- being a rape victim. Progressive If you would like to nominate someone to be considered as a future Champion of the Week, tual brethren are fit for service in Muslims disavow these acts, of please contact Kathy Mitchell at [email protected] or at 404-373-7779, ext. 104. the Hallelujah choir–fundamen- course. They say they are the talist Christians mainly, people work of ignorant people who do who believe that the Bible not understand the true nature of should be taken at its word, word Islam. Money deal taints the Times for word. They think that when I accept that, but…when a Jesus says to Thomas (John Danish newspaper published a The New York Times, America’s analysts say you can’t spend a day in 14:6) “I am the way, the truth, few relatively innocuous car- most prestigious newspaper, has re- Mexico City without paying at least and the life; no man cometh unto toons depicting the prophet cently rolled over into a deep ditch of one peso to him. the Father, but by me”–he means Muhammad a few years ago, the debt. Its chances of getting out were Last year, his reach crossed the U.S. what he says. No heathen in Muslim world erupted in anger. estimated to be slim and none – so the border, buying multimillion-dollar heaven, and precious few others. There were protests and riots all stakes in Saks Fifth Avenue, Citigroup, They’re welcome to their be- over Europe, as well as hysteri- and The New York Times. This January, liefs, of course, and I’d say I re- cal demonstrations in the Middle Slim dramatically upped his ownership spect them except that I don’t. I East. of the Times, making a $250 million by Jim Hightower loan to help executives there cope with confess to being a card-carrying But when some young Mus- Columnist skeptic but it never made sense lim couple that offends some their billion-dollar debt. to me that God, if any, would go religious tenet are buried to their What a deal! At least for Slim. In to all the trouble of creating a necks in the earth and stoned return for the cash, he got more shares, heavenly home for his children to death, you don’t hear a peep making him the second largest owner on earth, and then let only a frac- from the Muslim world. Not a paper’s corporate executives chose of the paper. Better yet, he’s getting tion of them in on the eligibility demonstration; not a protest. I slim. 14 percent interest on the loan, which requirements. don’t know if there’s a heaven That would be Carlos Slim, the means the Times will be paying him My own feeling is that the but if there is, I’m hoping it does Mexican business mogul who used his about $35 million a year to borrow his Bible is a wonderfully instruc- not contain loonies who stone political connections, monopoly power, money. tive book written by men of faith people to death and call it reli- and low-paid workforce to amass a But the Times is paying an even- but not by God him- or herself. gion. $60 billion personal fortune, said to greater price in its journalistic cred- They did the best they could but If it does, I’m willing to go make him the second-richest man in ibility. By aligning its reputation with they made mistakes, relegat- along with Mark Twain on the the world. In 1990, Mexico’s corrupt a monopolist baron of Mexico’s crony ing women and Black people to subject: “Heaven for climate; national government went on a priva- capitalism, the Times is now saddled the back of the bus being two Hell for company.” tization frenzy, selling public assets with the kind of apparent conflict of of them. They were expressing Don Kaul is a two-time Pu- to a select few political cronies. Slim interest that it routinely (and rightly) not God’s will but the earthly litzer Prize-losing Washington grabbed Telmex, the telephone mo- deplores in others. prejudices of the time. Almost all correspondent who, by his own nopoly that today controls 90 percent For more information on Jim High- religions make the same mistake, account, is right more than he’s of the country’s market. Using this as tower’s work – and to subscribe to his particularly at the extreme end of wrong. Email: dkaul2@earth- his core building block, he now owns award-winning monthly newsletter, The orthodoxy. link.net. banks, an airline, railroads, restaurants, Hightower Lowdown, visit www.jim- The more devout the believ- and, well, his reach is so pervasive that hightower.com THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Page A

Electronics Continued From Page 3A conversion has fueled recy- DeKalb Medical re-focuses services to cling efforts. It’s estimated that there are address community needs, preferences at least 4.4 million PCs and 8 million televisions in 3 mil- After four years of op- cating obstetrical services “There’s an opportunity to lion households in Georgia, are being made for parents eration, DeKalb Medical’s to its North Decatur campus shift resources around when expecting to deliver at according to KDB’s Web site. Hillandale facility is mak- while enhancing emergency it makes sense.” “This e-waste will eventually Hillandale to go instead to ing major changes “to better services and increasing ser- DeKalb Medical officials DeKalb Medical at North become 334,800 tons of e- align resources with com- vices related to stroke, heart say that the number of pa- waste that will end up in our munity needs and to provide disease and cancer on the tients overall at the Hillan- See Medical on Page 14A landfills,” the site states. for long term growth,” ac- Hillandale campus. DeKalb dale campus has exceeded She pointed out that cording to hospital officials. Medical officials predict that expectations; however, DeKalb residents don’t have “We noticed that women the changes will make their maternity services are in Sterling Silver to wait for a recycling event to having babies were passing facilities more efficient, and less demand than was an- Wedding Flatware get rid of their unwanted elec- us by and going to Decatur should save about $2 million ticipated when the hospital French Provincial design tronics. Discards–with the ex- anyway,” explained DeKalb a year. was planned. As of April 12 place settings.No monogram. ception of televisions–can be Medical President and CEO “That’s one of the 17, the Hillandale facility taken to the Seminole Road Eric Norwood. As a result, great things about being will no longer admit mater- $1,120.00 Landfill, 4203 Clevemont the medical system is relo- a system,” Norwood said. nity patients. Arrangements Call 404-634-3204 Road in Ellenwood, Mondays between 1-10pm through Saturdays. However, the next KDB electronics recycling event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Smoke Rise Elementary School, 1991 Silver Hill Road in Stone Mountain. The city of Atlanta will hold an electron- ics recycling day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, in the gold lot at Turner Field in Atlanta. There will be a $10 fee for the recycling of TVs at either event.

History Continued From Page 3A trial complex. Davis has conducted ex- tensive research on issues related to race, gender and imprisonment and is profes- sor emerita of the History of Consciousness Ph.D. pro- gram at the University of Cal- ifornia, Santa Cruz. She was the University of California chair in African-American and feminist studies from 1994-1997. Davis also remains a com- munity organizer through her work with the Women of Color Resource Center, a San Francisco Bay Area organiza- tion that emphasizes popular education of and about wom- en who live in poverty, and Justice Now, which provides legal assistance to women in prison and advocates for the abolition of imprisonment. Formed in 2008, the ACCU is composed of fac- ulty, staff and administrators from several Atlanta area institutions. Members are in- terested in providing ways for Atlanta colleges to engage in public scholarship – to bring scholarship into the city – and foster multi-school dialogue about important community issues. For more information, contact dona.yarbrough@ emory.edu or visit http://wo- menscenter.emory.edu. Page A THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Bolton files appeal for his job Attorney Bill McKen- CEO.” The hearing could ney filed an appeal for his come as soon as the end of client Ter- March, according to McKen- rell Bolton ney. less than two McKenney would not weeks af- go into detail about how he ter DeKalb would counter Ellis’ charges County CEO of insubordination, misuse of Burrell Ellis county property and conduct fired Bolton unbecoming a police chief Bolton as DeKalb but reiterated that he and his County chief client are ready to fight the of police. The charges. appeal was Bolton was hired by for- filed with mer DeKalb County CEO the DeKalb Vernon Jones in 2006 after County merit Jones added Bolton to a list system. of finalists compiled by a se- Bolton is lection committee. Soon af- currently still ter Bolton was announced as Ellis on medical the new chief, interim Police leave, ac- Chief Nick Marinelli re- cording to signed from the department. McKenney. Bolton is in Dal- The police chief position las being treated for diabetes is merit protected prohibit- and high blood pressure. The ing Bolton from being fired appeal hearing must take except for cause. Ellis gave place within 45 days of the Bolton a pre-termination filing, said McKenney, who letter outlining charges that added he’s not opposed to were being brought against Decatur invites having a public hearing. him with a 10-day window In the appeal McKenney to answer the charges. McK- has requested that the hear- enney sent a response to the ing officer be someone who charges on Feb 23. Ellis fired was not appointed by Ellis Bolton the same day. online comments and “has no allegiance to the by Jonathan Cribbs urban farming, smart growth [email protected] and “complete streets,” City officials can use which asks whether major responses to determine GRANT NOTICE Decatur residents can intersections should be what sort of questions Adult Education providers are invited to apply for federal continue commenting on big rebuilt to support pedestrian residents might have while funding to deliver adult education services in jurisdictions preparing information issues on the city’s Web site and bicycle traffic. The in Georgia. Interested agencies may obtain the Request after city officials decided annexation issue inspired on different issues, Merriss said. Residents for Application (RFA) from the Technical College System last month to pay for the 171 written responses, the of Georgia (TCSG), Offi ce of Adult Education (OAE) online commenting service. most of any issue by far. can also comment semi- anonymously: The site website at: www.tcsg.edu or call (404) 679-1625 for The city was participating “I say maybe,” Rob additional information. in a free, three-month trial Pope wrote. “The school requires users to submit with Peak Democracy, a system is out of space now, their name and address California Internet company more residential properties to the city government, that tested a program called with students will not help. but their name does not Open City Hall on its site, If the annexation can be have to appear with their www.decaturga.com. The kept to commercial only comment. site allows residents to or commercial mainly, I The city chose to pay comment and be surveyed think it would help the tax Peak Democracy after it on prominent city issues. situation in Decatur.” determined it could not After city officials An anonymous person find a Web designer to decided the site was useful wrote “no.” create a similar comment as another avenue for “Our city has been this service for less money, feedback from residents, size for many years,” the Merriss said. the city agreed to pay for a person wrote. “It has worked membership, City Manager so well, and we have an Peggy Merriss said. The unbelievable community Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance has been introduced to amend the Charter of program includes a one-time and school system. Besides setup fee of $2,500 and a money, I can not understand the City of Chamblee, Georgia (Ga.. Laws 1935, p. 976, et seq. approved March 28, $1,680 yearly fee, she said. why we would change this. 1935) so as to amend Article 5, Officers, Section 2 of the Charter and related laws of the “It’s part of the big I don’t think we should. City so as to delete paragraph (f) thereof which established the position of director of picture,” Merriss said. “It’s Instead I think we need permits and inspections. definitely not meant to be a to look very hard at our A copy of the proposed Ordinance to amend the Charter is on file in the Office of the referendum of any kind.” expenses and live with the City Clerk of the City of Chamblee, Georgia and the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Over the course of the funds that we have.” Court of DeKalb County, Georgia for the purpose of examination and inspection by the free trial, the city allowed The four issues created public. residents to comment on 333 comments total as of Kathy Brannon four issues: annexation, March 4. 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DeKalb tions will be taken until all a free seminar, Is positions are filled. Camp is Entrepreneurship For limited to 60 campers per You?, to be held on March Aroundweek. Call Jennifer at (0) 24. The location is at the 96-5016 or visit www.cham- Training Room of the DeKalb PartAtlanta one of piano series bleega.com for details. All ChoralClarkston Guild to hold fund- Extension located at 430 features Russian pianist camps are held in Keswick raiser Memorial Drive, Decatur. The Park on Keswick Drive in program starts at 6 p.m. and Part one of a three-part Chamblee. DeKalb Choral Guild will ends at :30 p.m. Call (404) classical piano series at Cal- hold its annual fundraising 29-400 to pre-register. lanwolde Fine Arts Center event March 21 at the newly will be Friday, March 20, and Connections Café opens in renovated Clarkston Com- features Russian-born Dr. Chamblee munity Center located at Evgeny Rivkin, a professor 301 College Ave., Clarkston of piano from the University Senior Connections has at :30 p.m. Tickets to the of Georgia. The performance recently opened Connec- event, featuring food, enter- begins at :30 p.m. Part 2 tions Café in Chamblee. Benefit to feature Italian- tainment, a live and a silent themedDunwoody evening on April 26 will feature Nancy Patrons of Connections Café auction are $50. Items for Elton at 3 p.m. and Part 3 can chose from healthy meal bid include a spinet piano on May 24 features Robert options such as soup and Proceeds from “Carnavale and use of a villa in Italy. For – A Night in Venice,” Henry at 3 p.m. Tickets are salads, fresh fruit, and sand- more information, visit www. $15 general admission and wiches at a reasonable cost. Saturday, March 21, 6:30 dekalbchoralguild.com or call p.m. to midnight, will benefit $12 students, seniors and The café features a caf- (6) 31-1362. members. Tickets for the en- eteria setting as well as a The Center for Children & tire three-part series are $30. lounge and computer area. Young Adults, which shelters Callanwolde Fine Arts Center It is located directly across children from abuse and is located at 90 Briarcliff from the Chamblee MARTA neglect. The event, which is Road, Atlanta. For more infor- station at 523 Peachtree to include cocktails, an Italian mation, call (404) 2-533 or Road. Lunch hours are Mon- dinner, special performances, visit www.callanwolde.org DecaturClasses, programs offered auctions and dancing, will be day through Friday from for seniors 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more held at Retreat of Dunwoody, information on Connections 1001 Summit Boulevard, Life Enrichment Services, Dunwoody. Lt. Gov. Casey Café or any services provid- a program of Senior ed by Senior Connections, Cagle is honorary chair Connections, is hosting of The Circle for Children. please call (0) 455-602, its spring open house on or visit www.srconn.org. Individual seats are $15 and ChambleeChamblee offers spring and Thursday, April 2, 10 a.m. several levels of sponsorship summer camps – 12:30 p.m. The open are available. For additional house is an opportunity to information, contact Senior Connections to hold meet instructors, hear about Chamblee Parks and Rec- ‘senior prom’ [email protected] or reation is offering a Spring classes, sample snacks and visit www.thecircleforchildren. compete for door prizes. Break Camp with a beach Senior Connections org. theme for those who may not New classes include: has announced a night of Why the Middle Ages Matter, be able to go away for break. dancing and comedy with Fees are $60 per week for res- Getting Started in Genealogy, Alzheimer’s workshop an- nationally known come- Dynamic Meditation for idents of Chamblee or $90 for dian Jerry Farber as host nounced non-residents. There are no Stress Management, French for the evening. The event Culture, and History and additional fees for early drop will be held March 2 at Caregivers, friends and off or late pick up. Reducing Utility Costs. All family of people diagnosed  p.m. at Senior Connec- classes are at the Mack Love Also offered by Chamblee tions, 523 Peachtree Road, with Alzheimer’s disease will Parks and Recreation is two Center, 1340 McConnell have the opportunity to learn Chamblee. In addition to Drive, Decatur. Adults 50 weeks of M&M Soccer Camp Farber’s comedy routine, about the illness in an envi- for $0 per week for all camp- and older are eligible to ronment described as “easy the Senior Prom will feature take trips with Travel-Aires ers. Camp schedules are: dancing, a silent and live and non-threatening” in a free Spring Break Camp: Water, of Life Enrichment Services. workshop open to the public auction and dinner. Tickets For more information, call Water Everywhere! – April are $5 and are 100 percent offered by the Spruill Center 6 – 10; Summer Camp Cham- (404) 321-6960 or visit www. for the Arts and the Alzheim- tax deductible. For additional lifeenrichmentservices.org. blee: May 26 – June 26, July information or to reserve er’s Association, Georgia 6 – Aug. ; M&M Soccer tickets call (0) 455-602 or Chapter. The workshop is set Camp (half days): June 1 – 5, for Friday, March 20, 11:30 send an e-mail to jupshaw@ Entrepreneurship seminar July 2 – 31. srconn.org. a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Spruill Registration for all camps offered Center for the Arts, 5339 is now under way for city resi- Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, dents and will begin March The DeKalb County Dunwoody. There will be an 16 for non-residents. Applica- Extension is sponsoring opportunity to ask questions. THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Page 11A Local organization alarmed by HIV infection rates in penal system by Matt Amato of the population in recent months. HIV prevention is It’s now accepted that so poor in Georgia’s prisons HIV disproportionately af- that rates of infection have fects the African-American soared and gone undetected, community in Georgia and he said. throughout the United States. “I know from my pro- It’s an everyday battle for fessional observations that Michael Banner, director some of the guys that go into of prevention services for the corrections system in the DeKalb County-based this state have gone in HIV advocacy group STAND, negative – and I know that which provided more than because they’ve come in for 3,500 HIV tests in the metro services here prior to going Atlanta area in 2008. into jail,” he said. A number of positives According to Banner, the have given advocacy groups penal system only tests for hope of reversing the trend, HIV as part of a mandatory despite the virus being seen medical check required upon at “epidemic levels” since entering a state prison. There satiating minority commu- are no further tests and no nities. Access to condoms access to condoms despite – once a cultural hurdle – has the higher prevalence of improved along with educa- same-gender sex. However, Michael Banner says prisons fail to provide prisoners the tools for safe sex. Photo by Matt Amato tion and treatment. HIV test sex education is taught in results for example, now can prisons. that the state is suggesting the problem while advocacy sible to gauge. be completed in an hour, sav- “It’s almost hypocritical they use,” said Banner. groups frequently cite the “They only want to know ing the once agonizing two- when you talk to them about If an out-of-sight-out- lengthy struggle endured to what’s coming in, but not week wait. the value of safe sex and the of-mind approach is being overcome cultural stigmas in out, because they’d have to But Banner, who con- value of condoms, and on a adopted by the state, creating the first place. And without share some of the responsi- tracted HIV in 1996 while daily basis somebody’s being more adequate prevention inmates being frequently bility for the rates of infec- a homeless drug addict, has infected while incarcerated could be a long way off. tested for HIV while in tion,” said Banner. distinguished another se- because they don’t have ac- Banner, for example, has prison, the true extent of the verely underserved segment cess to the life-saving tools only just begun to realize disease is currently impos- See HIV on Page 14A

DeKalb residents ask officials to share more information by Terrance Kelly beforehand to build nuclear reac- Congressman Johnson came with cover the state’s budget gap.” tors and against pending legislation the news that change is on the way He continued, “There are tax cuts The position of the DeKalb Del- requiring prisoners to pay for health for Georgia and DeKalb. directed to 95 percent of those left egation on pending legislation, and services. “President Obama is bringing behind during the last eight years. comments from Congressman Hank “I voted against [the electric utili- fundamental change to this coun- [Previous tax cuts] made it suitable Johnson, generated much discussion ties bill],” Shipp said, “because I’ve try,” Johnson said. “If the American for businesses to take advantage of at the March Community Cabinet never heard of a company that reaps people remain committed to the tax codes and move their operations and Breakfast, held at New Piney millions in profits billing its custom- change they voted for on Nov. 4, overseas where there are no labor Grove Missionary Baptist Church ers beforehand to build. Also, look then things will workout.” laws and children are used as labor- Saturday. out for HB485 which will require He spoke of the Children’s ers. Attendees were ready with ques- proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.” Health Insurance Program (CHIP) “Americans will see a dip in the tions and concerns, and applause As for state prisoners having to that allows parents who earn too amount of tax taken from their pay flowed from the crowded room pay for their medical services, Ste- much to qualify for Medicaid to checks beginning in April,” John- when John Evans, CEO, of Opera- phenson said, “The bill should never have their children insured if they son, said. “Individuals will save an tion LEAD, spoke directly to the have been introduced. The right to pay a portion of the coverage. “The average of $400 and couples will DeKalb officials present. health care is never abdicated. I be- coverage has been expanded to in- save $800.” “What we don’t hear is you tak- lieve everyone should have access clude dental care,” Johnson added, Johnson also said, “Some 7,900 ing a position,” Evans said. “We to health care.” noting a case of a child dying just jobs are coming to the 4th Congres- feel you owe it to us to tell us which Representative Howard Mosby a short distance from the Capitol, sional District. These will be jobs bills are good and which are bad. (District 90) warned attendees that because he was uninsured and his created or saved. In education, the We want to hear from the DeKalb the combination of the State Road tooth had become infected. “It’s in Decatur School System will receive Delegation.” and Tollway Authority and GRTA to the public interest that everyone is $409,000; $52 million is going to “When we take positions and the create the State Transportation Au- healthy, but it’s fundamentally im- DeKalb County Schools Title I public doesn’t know, we’re not do- thority would give too much power portant that our children are healthy.” Program. Rockdale and Gwinnett ing our jobs,” answered Rep. Pam to a few members of its 11-mem- Of the $787 billion stimulus pack- school systems will each receive $4 Stephenson (District 92). “We did ber board. “The board would not age, Johnson said, “The funding is million.” take positions on a series of bills and have General Assembly oversight,” designed to create or fund three to He warned, however, “It is go- we will do better to inform the pub- Mosby explained. “A three-member four million jobs. We have a huge ing to take some time. I’ve heard lic of our positions, because that is committee, consisting of the gover- problem with unemployment and economists say it’ll be the summer our duty.” nor, lieutenant governor and House to refuse that part of the package is of 2010, [before we can really see Stephenson and Rep. Robbin Speaker, will be able to determine almost criminal.” any changes]. So, be responsible Shipp (District 58) noted their how the money is spent. That’s a Johnson noted that “$143 mil- with the use of the money, because objections to legislation favoring lot of discretion in the hands of a lion is being sent to Georgia for everyone who receives money will electric utilities billing customers few people.” transit project. About $2 billion is to be held accountable.” Page 12A THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Page 13A Outdoor village market is Stone Mountain’s new lure

by Gale Horton Gay [email protected] Stay entertained and informed on what’s going on in your The sun was shining on county, tune to the Emmy Award Winning Stone Mountain Village’s fi rst market of 2009 as shop- pers, browsers, vendors and “Inside DeKalb” performers converged on For a programming guide visit www.co.dekalb.ga.us/dctv downtown Stone Mountain DCTV 23 - Your guide to what’s going on in our county on one of the warmest days of the year. The Village Market, The Champion Weather March 12, 2009 located on Main Street, at- Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map Weather History tracted some 30 vendors and Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a March 12, 1967 - A tremen- a steady stream of onlook- THURSDAY 30% chance of showers, high temperature of dous four-day storm raged ers to the village of Stone Few Showers 57º, humidity of 52% and an overnight low of across California. Winds of High: 57 Low: 42 Dunwoody Mountain Saturday. Several 42º. The record high temperature for today is 83º 55/41 Lilburn 90 mph closed mountain merchants in storefronts set in 1967. Friday, skies will remain mostly Smyrna 56/42 passes, heavy rains flooded FRIDAY Doraville across from the market had cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. 56/42 56/42 the lowlands, and in 60 hours Few Showers Snellville Decatur Squaw Valley, Calif. was their doors open, some with High: 53 Low: 41 *Last Week’s Almanac 57/42 Atlanta buried under 96 inches of displays at the door or on Date Hi Lo Normals Precip 57/42 the sidewalk. 57/42 muffling snow. SATURDAY Tuesday 45 22 61/40 0.00" Lithonia March 13, 1989 - Residents College Park Michele LeValle, man- Few Showers Wednesday 53 27 62/41 0.00" 58/42 of the southern United States 58/42 ager of the market, said the High: 57 Low: 44 Thursday 62 29 62/41 0.00" Morrow viewed a once in a lifetime event is scheduled to run Friday 72 45 62/41 0.00" 58/42 display of the “Northern Union City each Saturday through May. SUNDAY Saturday 75 50 62/42 0.00" Lights”. Unseasonably warm 58/42 The intent is to stimulate Scat'd T-storms Sunday 75 45 63/42 0.00" weather continued in the Monday 80 57 63/42 0.00" High: 61 Low: 47 Hampton southwestern United States. the local economy, she said. Rainfall ...... 0.00" Average temp . .52.6 59/43 The record high of 88 While Saturday’s market Normal rainfall . .1.26" Average normal 51.7 MONDAY degrees at Tucson, Ariz. was brought in vendors special- Departure . . . . .-1.26" Departure . . . . .+0.9 Mostly Cloudy their seventh in a row. izing in jewelry, fragrant High: 64 Low: 51 *Data as reported from De Kalb-Peachtree Airport oils, vintage and contem- Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week Tonight's Planets porary artwork, decorative TUESDAY Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Rise Set birdhouses and edibles such Mostly Cloudy Last Thursday 7:51 a.m. 7:43 p.m. 9:42 p.m. 8:24 a.m. First Mercury 7:19 a.m. 6:24 p.m. High: 66 Low: 51 3/18 Friday 7:50 a.m. 7:44 p.m. 10:46 p.m. 8:54 a.m. 4/2 as jellies and jams, shaved Venus 8:20 a.m. 9:34 p.m. Saturday 7:48 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 11:48 p.m. 9:27 a.m. ice concoctions and more, Mars 6:52 a.m. 5:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY Sunday 7:47 a.m. 7:45 p.m. No Rise 10:04 a.m. organizers hope to also have Jupiter 6:11 a.m. 4:43 p.m. Partly Cloudy Monday 7:46 a.m. 7:46 p.m. 12:49 a.m. 10:45 a.m. fresh produce and more New Full Saturn 7:13 p.m. 7:57 a.m. High: 63 Low: 49 Tuesday 7:44 a.m. 7:47 p.m. 1:47 a.m. 11:31 a.m. handmade items. 3/26 4/9 Uranus 7:57 a.m. 7:41 p.m. “We try to pull people Wednesday 7:43 a.m. 7:48 p.m. 2:40 a.m. 12:22 p.m. from the community, artists Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia to perform live,” said LeV- The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with isolated snow today Which of these cities gets the alle. through Saturday, with the highest temperature of 53º in Baltimore, Md. The least rainfall: New York Stone Mountain Mayor 0 - 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 11+ Southeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies today, partly cloudy to cloudy City, Miami or Seattle? ? skies with scattered showers Friday and Saturday, with the highest temperature of 83º in Orlando, Gary Peet said the city UV Index Answer: Seattle, averaging 13 tested out the event last fall 0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, Fla. The Northwest will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies today through Saturday, with the inches per year less than New and had a favorable enough 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High highest temperature of 63º in Brookings, Ore. The Southwest will see mostly clear skies today York City and Miami. impression to roll it out this 11+: Extreme Exposure through Saturday, with the highest temperature of 79º in Casa Grande, Ariz. © 2009. Accessweather.com, Inc. year. StarWatch By Gary Becker - The Heavens Belong to Everyone Stone Mountain Council I would like to make a suggestion to all of the governmental leaders and people who favor domination over liberty and tyranny to freedom. Visit www.spaceweather.com. member Sharon Frierson I was first introduced to this website by my friend, Mark Balanda, many years ago, and then last year he encouraged me to begin submitting photographs to the site. called the market “absolute- Spaceweather.com, the brainchild of Dr. Tony Phillips, a popular science writer for NASA, originally focused on information about the changing sun-Earth environment, ly fabulous.” and how it affected Earth’s magnetic surroundings. Over the years the website, which has a daily makeover, has expanded to include information and photos about atmos- pheric optics, the moon, planets, conjunctions, eclipses, comets, meteor showers, and all things astronomical. The information is precise and well written, but it is the daily parade of Said council member new and vivid astrophotos that most impresses me. They come from all over the world and can be seen by clicking on “spaceweather sightings” listed in the right column of the page. Chakira Johnson, “We are The viewer is transported to a worldwide map with pushpins that mark the locations of the 25 most recent submissions. A movable TV-like screen allows the photo to be seen by shift- hoping this will help bring ing the cursor over the pin. Click within the screen, and the picture is enlarged. Surprisingly, some of the best images come from the Middle East, Iran and Turkey to be more specif- people to downtown Stone ic. Images taken from lofty mountaintops overlooking valleys and lakes, as well as urban centers, speak to me of the universality of the heavens and the fact that we all have a mutu- Mountain, help our mer- al duty to preserve peacefully and protect our fragile Earth. That is one of the subliminal messages that I think spaceweather.com broadcasts daily to its growing audience of avid sup- chants, everybody.” porters. The heavens belong to everyone—why not the Earth? www.astronomy.org. Place Your Ad Here! THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 PAgE 15A

St. Patrick’s A quick visit with local Continued From Page 1A to the pub (or its Web site) won’t disappoint. Guin- ness and Highland Gaelic Ale both on tap (plus other world wide favorites) as well as an unbeat- actress Bethany Anne Lind able selection of bottled beers, ales, stouts, pales, etc. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on St. Paddy’s Day Bethany Anne Lind makes her debut Alliance night. performance as Olivia in 26Miles, whichopens March 20 on the Alliance’s Hertz Stage. As the The Grange Public House: play was in rehearsal, TheChampion spent a 426 West Ponce de Leon Ave. few minutes with her talking about her career. Decatur (404) 270-9950 www.thegrangepublichouse.com “A bit of Dublin in Decatur,” is this pub’s What area of DeKalb County do you live in? tag line, and with an international beer selection including Allagash White, St. Bernadus, Omme- I live in the Edgewood area near Candler Park. gang, and the old familiar Harp and Guinness – as well as Smithwick’s–it’s easy to see why. Did you grow up in this area? Grange Public House is offering not one but two celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day, including No, I actually grew up in North Carolina. We their Irish Breakfast (serving “lots of pork,” ac- moved here about three and a half years ago. cording to co-owner Dan Comer) on March 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Pub will stay open all Tell me about your childhood. day otherwise, however.) Of course, March 17 will be an evening celebration to remember, here and It was pretty unremarkable actually. I’m the throughout Decatur in particular. oldest of fi ve children. My dad is a business- man; he owns his own company. My mom For the more quiet Decatur-bound reveler home schooled all of us—so that was her job. Parker’s on Ponce steakhouse is promising the She home schooled me all the way through addition of corned beef and cabbage to its regular high school, but some of my siblings went to menu, with plenty of stout beer on hand. real high school. 116 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur (404) 924-2230 When did you fi rst become interested in per- www.parkersonponce.com forming?

We went to a large church when I was growing Budget up. They put on big shows, and I was in them a there. I have no desire to move there, but who Continued From Page 1A lot. The youth group had a drama team, and we knows, that could change. put together our own programs. I don’t know percent of sales tax to property tax relief, which how good they were, but I learned that I really What has been your most challenging role to translates into $10 million less for such projects enjoy performing. In high school, I became in- date? as road resurfacing and sidewalks. volved in community theater, but I didn’t have In a report published by the CEO’s offi ce, as many opportunities there. Many community When I think of challenging roles, it’s hard not Ellis outlined plans to upgrade public safety fa- theaters have people they work with a lot, and I to think about the one I’m doing now. Another cilities, equipment and capabilities. The plans wasn’t one of the “inside people.” I did get to be was Metamorphosis, in which 10 actors playing include a $1.5 million conversion to state-of-the part of the educational troupe with Greensboro a lot of different roles. I played fi ve or six—one art digital communication platforms. Ellis’ report Community Theater. was kind of a dark role. The challenge was to also mentioned a study of the affect pay raises switch from another character to a dark charac- would have on offi cer retention. Merit pay in- What made you decide to continue? ter all in a few minutes. creases have been suspended as well as sick leave initiatives in an attempt to close the gap between I learned that I like to be on stage, and I like to What type of production do you like best? the 2008 and 2009 budgets. make people laugh so I decided to study theater The 2009 budget was adopted with certain as- in college. I have a degree in theater arts from I think I like comedy more, not necessarily pure sumptions about the county’s revenue such as the Campbell University. It’s a small program so I comedy. There’s so much comedy in life, a good state fully funding the (Homeowner’s Tax Relief got a lot of on-stage time. It’s great to study the- play will have comedic moments—seriousness Grant) HTRG credit for 2008 and 2009. ater in a way that you don’t just hear the theo- with comedy infused. The budget also assumes the state will remit ries; you get to try them out. $16 million for the HTRG credits given in 2008 This is your fi rst performance at the Alliance, tax bills. Though the funds were appropriated by Which talents do you most like to show off on how do you like it? the state in 2008, Gov. Sonny Perdue froze the stage? funds because of state budget cutbacks. House Actually, this is my fi rst full production here. Bill 143 passed in the House and Senate. Perdue I sing and I was a gymnast so I dance a little, I teach at the Alliance’s drama camp so I have signed the bill on Feb. 17. The bill obligates the but I defi antly see myself as an actor fi rst. a relationship with the theater. It’s great so far; state to reimburse counties for the state-mandated we’ve just started rehearsals, but it’s encourag- 2008 HTRG credit. Which performers do you admire? ing to work in a theater with such high standard The HTRG is approximately 3 percent of the for everything—on stage and off. county’s 2009 revenues. The budget includes I love Meryl Streep, but most of the people $16.9 million from 2009 HTRG funds. If the I admire are here in Atlanta, working local What’s it like working on a world premiere? state does not come through with the HTRG theater. I don’t want to be a star or be famous credit for 2009, homeowners’ tax bills may in- necessarily. I really look up to people who have It’s pretty exciting. The playwright [Quiara crease by about $185 in school taxes and $120 carved out good solid careers in local theater. Alegría Hudes] is at some of the rehearsals, so in county taxes. “The county is not going to in- it’s interesting to hear fi rsthand what she had in crease taxes at all,” said DeKalb County Finance Are you interested in moving on to the major mind. It’s also very freeing to work on some- Director Mike Bell. “The state law will direct us theater markets—New York, Los Angeles? thing brand new; nobody comes with any prior to take the state credit off of the tax bills.” Based expectations. I’m enjoying working with the on the wording and structure of HB 143, which I really like working here in Atlanta in regional other cast members. I was telling my husband Perdue signed, Bell said it is unlikely that the theater. I could be totally happy to continue that I’m enjoying the work so much I don’t state will fund the HTRG for 2009. working here. Right now, I would go to New want to leave at the end of a rehearsal. This is For more information visit: www.co.dekalb. York or LA only if I were offered something going to be a really special production. ga.us Page 14A THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

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Decatur, “Death from stroke, ticipated. Moreover, the num- heart disease and cancer is ber of children being brought disproportionately higher in there is higher than antici- the communities of south pated. While most emergency DeKalb than in north DeKalb, patients are adults, the emer- a fact that the DeKalb Medi- gency department is caring for cal Board of Directors with a growing number of pediatric help from the Hillandale Advi- patients after hours and on sory Group has identifi ed and weekends. moved to the top of the agenda DeKalb Medical is ad- for the DeKalb Medical at dressing the situation by Hillandale campus,” states implementing a “see a doctor DeKalb Medical in a news in 30 minutes or less” pledge release. and establishing a children’s The number of patients emergency room, scheduled to coming to the emergency open in the fall at the Hillan- Gas station owner Kwang Je Han, right, and his wife fl ank actors Emma Stone and Mike White. room at Hillandale is roughly dale location. double what planners had an- Gas Station Continued From Page 9A

they needed.” now, according to @Carl. They’ll be HIV Word spread quickly among residents there until abt 6:30P,” he wrote. Continued From Page 11A as passers by hung around the set during Anne Johnson wasn’t pleased with So far data is anecdotal at out of jail infected with HIV, it the day, updating the public on social the traffi c congestion. “Turned down best. However, because organi- takes a toll not only on the men networking sites and blogs. Sycamore, (I think) and started seeing zations like STAND specialize themselves but the families,” he “The fi lming process is fascinating to ‘Zombie Land’ everywhere on director’s in services that include HIV said. “Upon exit, the fi rst thing watch–for about 30 minutes–but looks chairs. Big cameras I had seen on Ponce prevention and reintegration a man wants to do is to connect incredibly complex and laborious,” a began to make more sense,” she wrote of prisoners into society, some and be intimate with somebody, blogger wrote, quoting another blogger, on her blog, Dogwood Girl. “… I saw comparative assumptions can and not knowing their status on the popular inDecatur blog. “What I no celebs or zombies. Which just sucks. be made. has major implications.” watched being fi lmed for about 30 min- If you are headed to downtown Decatur, And Banner has heard For more information on utes will only occupy about 30 seconds and battling for a parking space, and enough compelling evidence to STAND’s services or to arrange of the fi lm, or even be cut altogether.” paying for parking, then you damn well shift strategic focus on the pe- for a free HIV test or condoms, Dave Kell updated on Twitter, a so- want to see a zombie or a celeb, or the nal system. “When men come call (404) 284-9878. cial networking site, “the Zombieland pinnacle, a zombie celebrity.” crew in Decatur, GA is on lunch break

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The occasion, held at the W big relief for me. Now I don’t have Hotel–Perimeter, saluted top aca- to take it again.” Ittner chose Dr. Jacob Reid, right, Gary Saltmarsh demic seniors in each participating Louisa Moffit as the star teacher. high school with the highest score Moffit who’s been a STAR teacher on one sitting of the Scholastic As- four times, has taught history at sessment Test (SAT) taken through Marist for 23 years. “Claire is a November 2008. Selecting stu- star in so many ways beyond aca- dents is a simple process, however demics. She’s a kind, compassion- selecting a STAR teacher is a bit ate and wonderful young woman,” more adventurous. STAR teachers Moffit said. are chosen by the STAR students, Brandon Stallings from Li- who can select any instructor for thonia High has been accepted to any reason be it emotional or en- attend Yale on scholarship, but tertaining. he’s holding off on the commit- Sydeny Swain was the STAR ment. After all, he hasn’t heard student from Towers High School from Harvard. Regardless of and chose Jermain Morell as her the institution, he will major in STAR teacher. “He’s more than economics and political science. my teacher,” said Swain. “He’s Stallings chose Cliff Tyree for a my mentor. It’s not just about me. STAR teacher. “This guy is a phe- He drives all the way from Macon nomenal historian,” said Stallings. every day to teach Towers High “He’s comparable to Henry Louis School band.” Gates. He’s been inspirational to Jan Michael Archer who plans my development not only as a stu- to attend Stanford and study ar- dent, but also as a man.” chaeology was Stone Mountain’s Jacob Reid represented Lake- STAR student. His choice for side as a STAR student and said STAR teacher was Timoty Mc- he wants to attend Rice Univer- Culloguh. “True story. I flipped a sity. “I hope to study…anything Brandon Stalling, right, Cliff Tyree coin,” Archer said. “It didn’t come that strikes my fancy,” said Reid. out the way I wanted it so I flipped Only a teacher with a good sense it again.” of humor could get Reid’s nod. Daneil Guidot, St. Pius X’s He chose Garry Saltmarsh. “He pick, chose Eugene Brisbane for sees the good in every student, a STAR teacher. Brisbane has in- choosing to separate the behavior structed Guidot in math for three of the person from their abilities. years and has found a way to make His quirky sense of humor makes math interesting Gidot said. The it one of the few classes I look St. Pius standout plans to study forward to,” said Reid. In 10th pre-medicine at UGA. grade, Reid said, the teacher gave M.L. King’s STAR student was an assignment in which students Wing Lueng Ng, who will attend were to write a speech about any the University of North Carolina subject. Reid used the opportunity to major in business and help out to satirically lambaste Saltmarsh, with his family’s corporation. He which he took in stride according chose Tosha Oliver as the STAR to Reid. teacher because, he said, her chal- STAR student Anna Gable lenges pushed students to achieve from Decatur High School chose their maximum potential. Julia Martin, her second grade Claire Ittner was running late teacher, as the STAR recipient be- for the program. The Marist senior cause she urged that English was had to finish a French exam then much more than spelling words make a mad dash over to the hotel. and math was much more than She arrived just in time to take arithmetic. Claire Ittner, right, Dr. Louisa Moffitt her seat and later find out that she When Uyen Thuy Ha from

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Students Continued From Page 1A Cross Keys High School accepted her STAR award, she Oglethorpe University to host had special words for her teacher Monique Whorton. “Ms. Whorton helped me not just in the classroom, she helped me education mini-conference with my personal problems with my family,” Ha said, fight- ing back tears. Liberal education. Re- versity, Herb Hartmann of ern Catholic College. He Benjamin Minter from Chamblee selected Dr. Jessica publican self government. Southern Catholic College, previously taught at Thomas Hunt, his multi-variable calculus teacher, who was recog- At first glance, the two ideas Judd Owen of Emory Uni- Aquinas College and St. nized for her 12th STAR teacher award. may seem at odds. But are versity and Brad Smith of Thomas University. Owen “Quite often, we hear about that small fraction, that 10 they? Oglethorpe University. Fol- is associate professor of po- percent of students who aren’t doing well,” said DeKalb On March 30, a group lowing the faculty round- litical science and fellow in Chamber CEO Leonardo McClarty. “It’s the stories that of experts from throughout table, the keynote address the Center for the Study of we heard today that don’t get reported. Students are actu- the southeast will gather at will be delivered at 7:30 Law and Religion at Emory ally finding a confidant in teachers. Today was refreshing to Oglethorpe University to p.m. by Patrick Deneen of University. He is the author hear. There’s a lot of positive going on in DeKalb County.” discuss the traditional un- Georgetown University. of Religion and the Demise derstanding of liberal educa- Bauerlein, professor of of Liberal Rationalism. 2009 DeKalb County STAR students are: tion—“the education befit- English at Emory Univer- Smith is professor of his- ting a free human being, sity, is the author of numer- tory and chair of the Divi- Samuel Mindel Ben Franklin Academy one who is capable of self- ous books, most recently sion of History, Politics, Dennisa Thomas Cedar Grove High School government,” according The Dumbest Generation, and International Studies at Benjamin Miner Chamblee Charter High to Oglethorpe University and blogs at Brainstorm, on Oglethorpe University. His Hoa Luu Clarkston High Politics Professor Dr. Jo- www.chronicle.com. De- most recent book is Ref- Uyen Ha Cross Keys High School seph Knippenberg—in the neen is associate professor ormation and the German Anna Gable Decatur High School light of the United States’ of government, holder of Territorial State. Matthew Hughes DeKalb School of the Arts contemporary concerns and Markos and Eleni Tsako- This event is free and Emily Chapman Druid Hills High School circumstances. poulos-Kounalakis Chair of open to the public. Con- Yijun Gu Dunwoody High School The mini-conference Hellenic Studies, and direc- ference sponsors include Jacob Reid Lakeside High School will begin with a faculty tor of the Tocqueville Fo- Oglethorpe University’s Brandon Stallings Lithonia High School roundtable at 4 p.m. in the rum on the Roots of Ameri- Core Curriculum Commit- Claire Ittner Marist School Talmage Room of Ogletho- can Democracy at George- tee, the Office of the Pro- Wing Ng Martin Luther King, Jr. High School rpe’s Emerson Student town University. 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by Matt Amato “Really, and I don’t say this lightly, we’ve had a great year and business continues to grow,” he Try an experiment. Take a Time-Life cof- said. “Any perceived advantage will naturally at- fee table book. Thumb through it and pick out tract clients.” an image. Don’t read the cut-line; focus on the Still not convinced by Clues’ theory? Check picture. Is it black and white? Are there people? out CNN, BBC and FOX News websites. In- If so, what are their emotional expressions? creasingly, they’ve added more and more video Alarmed, saddened, joyous? accompaniment, which has steadily replaced reg- Think you could fill the where-when-how ular print news stories. Even newspaper websites blanks without reading the text? Chances are have begun doing the same. you’ll subconsciously try and, at the very least, Therefore, it’s only natural that companies should will read on to satiate interest in a subject that follow suit. would have escaped your attention without a On the flip side, the greater this realization, graphic teaser. the harder realview TV will find it to dominate It’s simple psychology; it explains why tele- the niche. vision trumps newspapers and radio. And one “In the case of, say, a college, you now know “It’s something I’m obviously aware of,” DeKalb-based company, started just three years what the campus and facilities look like while Clues said. “Our aim is to continue refining our ago, has finally figured out the best way to make it learning about the academics and faculty, and re- service, making it as affordable and professional work for websites. tain that information much clearer and concisely as possible. What we do now will put us ahead of “People are drawn to graphic images much than had you just read about it,” said Clues. “And future competitors.” more than simple text,” explained Jonathan when it comes down to deciding where to go, that The production of video is a lengthy process, Clues, CEO and founder of realview TV and a will effect your decision.” much like making an infomercial. After discussing former racing driver of some note. “We want our It’s a formula that can work for anything. a client’s needs, a script is written for recitation. A information neat, efficient and easy to absorb.” Where to get healthcare: the relieved look of a film crew also captures other video footage, which Several Fortune 500 companies and educa- grateful father whose kept the family house be- is edited and mixed in with acting or voice footage tional institutions, Agnes Scott College being one cause of reduced premiums. Why a charity is before it’s ready to be shown. A full-time media of them, agree. In a sense it’s similar to turning a more in need of your donations: the fearful face design staff has modern, state-of-the-art equip- Web site into a navigable, user-friendly video ex- of a recovering drug addict contemplating a treat- ment in the office’s studio, located on Airport perience. ment center closing. The most fuel-efficient car: a Road. A viewer is met with an engaging welcoming sensible-looking woman smiles at the pump next “It’s extremely important to get the right bal- message that encourages learning about prod- to a guy frowning at gas prices. ance,” said Clues. “We’re trying to sell an image, ucts or services through chapters, like in a book. Such prompts can, Clues believes, make a and that requires several components – sound, But each chapter is a mini-movie – an actor or critical difference for clients. In a floundering words and pictures – to harmoniously complete a voiceover reciting from a script while the viewer economy, they may also prove crucial in gaining a picture.” is led through the film imagery. competitive edge. Wordsmiths closes doors

by Brian Egeston an emphasis on obscure, [email protected] seldom celebrated, writers such as David Hajdu, Jack Monday morning, sub- Pendarvis and Christopher scribers to the Wordsmiths Moore. Bookstore newsletter opened In the e-mailed newslet- the e-mail with grim news. ter, Steele was apologetic to The message from owner customers and supporters Zachery Steele was titled, for not being able to meet ‘One Last Time.’ obligations. In August of “I’ve pondered how to last year, the store began a paid memberships. hustle man Russ Marshalek start this, but this is the best “Save Our Bookstore” cam- The company made a announced that his posi- I can come up with,” Steele paign, which was aided by number of strategic market- tion would be eliminated in said in the e-mail. “There is nationally published music ing moves. They amassed March. Steele’s letter came no gentle way to state that magazine PASTE through an extensive distribution abruptly three months later. finality is upon you.” artist performances. The list, welcomed community Last Monday, the store Wordsmiths opened its bookstore began soliciting events and held special book sat empty, with a generic doors as Decatur’s newest assistance of any amount to launches. When author Ste- ‘closed’ sign resting just brick and mortar indepen- help pay down the debt cre- phenie Meyer released her below a copy of Steele’s dent bookstore in June 2007 ated by starting in the wrong book Breaking Dawn, the message from the newslet- in the old Decatur post of- location, Steele said in a staff decorated the store in a ter. Sale signs hung in the fice but later moved into the message to supporters. The vampire motif and encour- window. SunTrust bank building on action was met with local aged readers to dress up like Some individual walked Decatur Square in March and national response. NPR’s vampires. Nearly 200 people by never even looking in the of last year. The business All Things Considered fea- turned out for the midnight direction of the embattled was birthed as a bookseller tured the bookstore’s plight book release. business. In the salutation of at special book events prior and support came in from 18 But the business was in his message, Steele said sim- to opening its East Trinity states, the U.K. and Canada. the way of the economic tsu- ply, “Time to turn the page.” location. The spot quickly New members signed up for nami that was washing out To read Steele’s message became a popular stop on the store’s loyalty program, other businesses. In January, visit: www.wordsmiths- book tours for authors with which offered discounts for longtime faithful Wordsmith books.com. Health THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009, PAGE 19A CDC issues ‘widespread alert’ concerning flu infections

by Jonathan Cribbs after contracting the Jonathan@dekalbchamp. virus, Willingham said. com Researchers only have about six years of data to The flu is back, and it’s study, and they aren’t sure badder than ever, medical why the flu has become officials said this week. more virulent, she said. The federal Centers for Nationwide, 87 pediatric Disease Control issued patients – from newborns a widespread alert for to 18-year-olds – were influenza infections across killed by the flu last year, Georgia last month after Willingham said. Two have the number of reported died in 2009, she said. incidents increased in Before 2003, the various regions throughout CDC recommended only the state, according to CDC newborns through 6-year- protocol. olds should be vaccinated Seasonal flu is among each year. After that year, the most deadly diseases however, when doctors nationwide. It’s responsible began seeing older children for more than 200,000 dying from the disease, the hospitalizations and 36,000 center recommended all deaths yearly, according to children up to 18 years old the CDC. Children and the should be vaccinated. elderly are more likely to “A lot of these children get the virus. had no identifiable high “We have started to risks,” Wellingham said. see the flu a lot more To prevent the disease, consistently,” said Dr. doctors advise the Melinda Willingham of following: Decatur Pediatric Group. “It • Get vaccinated. There isn’t is very highly contagious.” a local shortage – yet – so A “widespread alert” is get them now, Wellingham the most serious flu alert the said. CDC issues. • Practice good hygiene. The CDC didn’t require • Take antiviral drugs if Wellingham said. seems to linger over several home from work. physicians to report flu your doctor recommends “Young children, they days,” she said. “A lot of times this time incidents until 2003 after them. tend to have more nausea It’s also quite contagious, of year [employees are] doctors nationwide noticed The flu can appear and vomiting. It’s a type of so she urged adults who feel just spreading the virus more pediatric patients fast and furious, often illness that comes suddenly as though they might have throughout the community,” requiring hospitalization within just a few hours, compared to a cold that contracted the flu to stay she said.

Learning, behavior improve in alcohol-affected children following intervention

Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders range from cognitive impairment and poor persist after treatment discontinuation. (FAS(D)), including those with fetal alcohol academic functioning to behavioral disorders that “It has been difficult to find educational syndrome (FAS), benefit from a comprehensive are difficult to treat. categories and methodologies that fit these intervention that includes individualized MILE provided the structure and support children’s needs,” said Claire D. Coles, Ph.D., instruction with children and provision of necessary for children, and provided caregivers study author and professor in the Department tools for parents, caretakers and teachers that and teachers with tools to reduce over-arousal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory support learning and improvements in behavior, and difficult behavior. University School of Medicine, and director of according to a study published in the February In a previous study, participants were the Marcus Autism Center Fetal Alcohol and 2009 Journal of Developmental and Behavioral assessed before the intervention and immediately Drug Exposure Center. Pediatrics. following completion. However, the effects of “This study demonstrates that using the The Math Interactive Learning Experience interventions are often not persistent, particularly appropriate teaching methods with children and (MILE) curriculum is a comprehensive when there is neurological damage. having committed and consistent involvement intervention program that was tested on children In this follow-up study, participants were of both the school system and the caretakers between the ages of 3 and 10 years with neuron- re-contacted and reassessed at six months post creates an environment that supports learning developmental problems resulting from prenatal completion to determine if positive results on for children who have impairments that make alcohol and drug exposure. Symptoms of FAS(D) math functioning and child behavior would schoolwork difficult,” Coles said. Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 680, Tucker, GA 30084 - 404-378-8000 - Website - www.dekalbchamber.org. Calendar THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009, PAGE 20A

is presented in biblically Those with disabilities in meets every Wednesday from  illuminating lectures by a need of assistance or accom- - :30 a.m. at The Bagel Palace world-traveled Jewish be- modations to participate in the in the Toco Hills Shopping Cen- liever. Learn how end times meeting should notify the Of- ter at the intersection of North and messianic prophesies fice of Community Relations. Druid Hills and LaVista roads. Special from the Hebrew scriptures For more information about the The cost is $3.5. Events are fulfilled. Informal and mental health, developmental The Tucker PowerCore Team free lectures are on Tuesday disabilities or addictive diseases meets every Tuesday,  - :30 March 12. PRISM Meeting. evenings at :30 p.m. in the services offered through the a.m. at Lakeside Café, 199 The upcoming Pride Rings Fellowship Hall of the First DeKalb CSB, contact the Office Northlake Parkway, Suite 104. in Stone Mountain (PRISM) Alliance Church, 2512 N. of Community Relations at (404) The Northlake Gwinnett meeting will concern two top- Druid Hills Road, Atlanta. 50-5. PowerCore Team meets every ics: Keep DeKalb Beautiful For information, call Gary at Wednesday from  - :30 a.m. and MARTA. (0) 354-1501. April 4. Wedding Planning at the Doubletree Hotel, 4156 Presenters Amber Greer Workshops –A wedding should Lavista Road, Tucker. Weaver, director of Keep Free family fun night. The be memorable and enjoyable. The meetings are free. Pow- DeKalb Beautiful, and Lau- Gallery at South DeKalb DeKalb Convention & Visitors erCore is a business referral rene Hall, coordinator of will host family fun night to Bureau will walk attendees network. For more information Keep DeKalb Beautiful, will encourage traditional fam- through each step of the wed- or to see if a specific clas- discuss water conservation, ily values. The event is one ding process. A wedding spe- sification is available, and to including rain barrels and rain hour of songs, storytelling, cialist will assist local brides in get an invitation to visit, e-mail gauges, The Great American arts and crafts, music, kara- planning for the big day. The [email protected] or call Clean-up, bus stop adoption oke, face painting, dancing, best way to start planning is (404) 52-12. and recycling. character appearances and attending a free DCVB Bridal Dean L. Neblett, commu- other activities, every third Workshop. Hyatt Place Stone- Northlake Toastmasters Club. nity outreach planner, Of- Thursday from 6 -  p.m. crest will host the workshop on Practice public speaking and fice of Communications and Parents and grandparents Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. leadership in a supportive envi- External Affairs from MARTA are encouraged to bring until noon. Registration is re- ronment. Become a better com- will provide an informational their children to this free, quired. For more information, municator and leader so that overview on MARTA. fun-filled event. The mall is call (0) 492-5050, ext. 1039. in 2009 you can be the change The meeting will take place located at Interstate 20 and you want to see. For more in- at St. Timothy United Method- Candler Road in Decatur. May 6. Keep Them Coming formation, call (404) 44-3533 ist Church/Fellowship Hall, For more information, call Back – Customer Service or stop in any Wednesday 6 5365 Memorial Drive (one (404) 241-2431 or visit www. Class - Bob Beeland teaches p.m. at Metro Brokers/GMAC block east of Rays Rd.), Stone GalleryatSouthDekalb.com. attendees the values of true Real Estate Northlake Shop- Mountain at  p.m. The public customer service. Beeland ping Center, 403 Lavista Rd., is welcome. For additional Fitness Classes with Jo- emphasizes that customer ser- Tucker. Northlaketoastmasters. information, contact PRISM Anna Ward. The Gallery at vice is mediocre at its best in org. Program Chair, State Repre- South DeKalb is having fit- today’s society. This customer sentative Michele Henson at ness classes every Tuesday service class originates from the Survivors Network for those (404) 296-1442 or michele- in the Mini Mall Common desire for guests in DeKalb to abused by priests and other [email protected]. Area from  –  p.m. Get fit have such a welcoming visit that clergy (SNAP) support group and be healthy. Join fitness they will want to return. One of meets the fourth Thursday March 13. Soil and Water trainer JoAnna Ward from the best ways to ensure this is of each month from  until meeting. The DeKalb County TV’s show, Survivor Ama- by providing quality customer :30 p.m. If you or someone Soil and Water Conservation zon. Register at the cus- service. Beeland teaches par- you know has been sexually District monthly meeting will tomer service center within ticipants how easily this can be abused by clergy, this group be held at 10 a.m. at 330 W. the mall or visit www.gal- achieved. All workshops are is for you. For more informa- Ponce de Leon Building, 3rd leryatsouthdekalb.com and held at DeKalb Convention & tion, contact Denise Weaver, Floor Conference Room, in sign-up for classes online. Visitors Bureau, 195 Lakeside Atlanta SNAP leader, at (6) Decatur. Parkway, Suite 510, Tucker, 665-631 or Mona Brewer, co- :45 - noon. Registration is re- leader, (404) 05-55 dweav- Through April 5. Lenten quired. For more information, [email protected]. Visit www. Services at Clarkston UMC. call (0) 492-5020 or visit www. survivorsnetwork.org. The services will be held in dcvb.org for online registration. the sanctuary of the Clarkston Decatur Communicators United Methodist Church and Tuesdays PowerCore meet- Toastmasters meeting. Do you will begin at 6 p.m. The serv- Regular Meetings ings. PowerCore is a close- want to improve your public ices will consist of singing, contact networking associa- speaking skills or leadership pastoral and altar prayers, tion. There are three defining abilities? Decatur Communica- and a six-week study of the March 17. The DeKalb characteristics of close-contact tors Toastmasters meets every Prayers of Jesus. The church Community Service networks: Regular meetings first, third and fifth Saturday 10 is located at 3919 Church Board bi-monthly meet- with an attendance requirement, – 11 a.m. at Avondale Pattillo Street, Clarkston. For ad- ing. The DeKalb Com- one person per profession and UMC at 3260 Covington Hwy, ditional information, call the munity Service Board, a a sole purpose of passing refer- Decatur. For more informa- church office at (404) 296- public, nonprofit, behav- rals. tion, contact Richard Nagode 56 or visit www.angelfire. ioral health-care agency, The Decatur PowerCore at (404) 294-02 or by e-mail com/ga/clarkstonumc. will conduct its bi-monthly meetings in the Bohan Au- Team meets every Tuesday, [email protected]. - :30 a.m. at Scott Boulevard Tuesday evening lectures. ditorium of the Richardson Baptist Church located at 2532 “Looking at the Current Mid- Health Center, 445 Winn North Decatur Road, Decatur. dle East Geopolitical Scene Way in Decatur. The public The Emory PowerCore Team through the Lens of Scripture” is invited to attend.

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0###1,2 Sports THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009, PAGE 22A DeKalb teams advance to fi nal four Hartry’s performance this time was critical. “Mr. Referee. Mr. Referee,” he shouted, squeez- ing his towel. “Can we change the score please, sir?” The catch was crucial. Points had inad- vertently been given to Marist. The coach’s plea changed the count from 31-27 to 32-28. Early in the third quarter, Kerrick Metoyer came out of the game and took a seat at the end of the bench, holding his hand and grimacing with pain. A teammate next to him had some harsh words for Metoyer, who hadn’t scored a point all game. “Get you’re hand wrapped and get your [explitive] back on the fl oor! Ain’t no time to be hurt!” Metoyer, it seems, is accustomed to work- ing through adversities. Hartry said the small point guard is a Katrina survivor who has been through the fl oods of a hurricane. With less than fi ve minutes on the clock, play was stopped for a jump ball and the pos- session arrow belonged to Marist. Tucker called a time out and when play resumed, the Tigers

Tucker head basketball coach James Hartry gives his players an earful. Photos by Brian Egeston by Brian Egeston [email protected]

The ham, the hand and the heartache Carrollton - Tucker head basketball coach James Hartry is a lesson in theatrics. He runs Kerrick Metoyer gets attention to an injury he suffered the bench costumed in a spiffy suit, a towel during the second half. He would later sink the game- used as a prop clutched in his hand and a scour- winning free throws ing look bested only by DeNiro. He calls the referees Mr. and Sir, though he’d rather be call- were given the ball. The crowd erupted as the ing them something else. Regardless of his referees ruled that a Marist player had stepped coaching style, with the curtain closing on the out of bounds. 2009 basketball season, Hartry is one of the few With 4:23 remaining, Marist was clinging to characters from DeKalb still on stage. a 43-41 lead. Brandy Dawson took a dish out- Tucker was one of nine DeKalb County side the perimeter, spun around a defender into teams from all divisions to enter the elite eight the paint and fi nished with a fi nger roll. Less the at the University of West Gerogia last week and two minutes would pass before he duplicated is now one of only fi ve DeKalb County teams the move, this time tying the game. “I wanted it heading into the fi nal four. too bad,” Dawson said. “I won state as a ninth After facing Marist for the third time this grader, and I want it again.” season, the Tigers were undercats having lost Tucker’s margins of defeat to Marist had both previous meetings—once in the regular never been more than three points in their pre- season and once during the region tournament. vious meetings. Now with a chance to advance “We saw the last two [previous games] tapes,” to the fi nal four, the score was tied with less said Hartry. “We know they’re good, we know than 20 seconds to play. Tucker held the ball, they’re tough. We continued to push, we contin- passed it around the perimeter and fi nally it got ued to press. There’s something about that pres- into Metoyer’s hands, one of them bandaged sure going down the stretch.” and still throbbing with pain. The clock ticked The War Eagles outscored Tucker in the fi rst down to 13 seconds. Hartry, still in character, half holding Manny Atkins to eight points while yelled for the guard to penetrate. He did and J.J. Mann from Marist was quietly amassing was fouled with eight seconds on the clock. He double-digit scoring shooting 100 percent from went to the line, made his only two points of the the line to put 13 points on the board in the fi rst Dee Goens goes up against Brandy Dawson. game, securing a spot for his team in the fi nal half. Marist entered the locker room with a 28-23 four. “I’ve been the point guard for 28 games,” lead, securely in the driver’s seat. catching their breath, sucking on water bottles said Metoyer. “Once I heard [my teammate yell Mann continued his solid play and the War had no answer. “That’s my gun,” Hartry would at me] I knew I had to put injuries aside. Any- Eagle defense continued to suffocate Atkins. say later. “If he’s on the fl oor, I need him to thing that hurt I had to put it aside.” Three minutes into the second half, Hartry have the ball.” called a timeout and took center stage. “How is Marist obviously knew this and continued it, we’ve been on the fl oor for three minutes and to make the game diffi cult for Atkins. With See Sports on Page 23A Manny ain’t got the ball one time!” The squad, less than two minutes left in the third quarter, THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Page 23A

DeKalb County Teams State Championship Tournament Results/Schedule

Girls Boys Class AAAAA Class AAA Redan 59 Dunwoody 49 Bradwell Institute 39 Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 50 Class AAAA Class AAAA Southwest DeKalb 55 Tucker 49 Northwest Whitfield 49 Marist 47 Fayette County 47 Miller Grove 96 Marist 60 Fayette County 87 Columbia 41 Greenforest Christian 76 Elbert County 57 Athens Christian 86

Miller Grove head basketball coach Eddie Johnson strategizes with his players. Final Four Schedule Sports Continued From Page 23A Wednesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 11 Gwinnett Arena Gwinnett Arena Bad luck of the draw Girls - Class AAAA Boys - Class AAAA The trip to Carrollton proved to be a tough one for Marist. Southwest DeKalb (27-4) vs. Bainbridge Tucker (22-8) vs. Bainbridge (27-3) After the boys’ loss, the girls’ team, after winning the region (24-5), 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. championship, had to face undefeated Fayette County. The Tigers made 61 percent of their shots and contained Marist to Thursday, March 12 Miller Grove (28-3) vs. Richmond Academy 31 percent from the field, holding the War Eagles scoreless Gwinnett Arena (28-3), 8:30 p.m. for more than five minutes in the second half untilKristen Girls - Class AAAAA Meier drained a three pointer and rallied to within seven Redan (25-0) vs. Parkview (30-1) points of the lead before time expired. “I thought it was a tough draw,” said Marist Head Coach 420-2226093/12,3/19,3/26,4/2 Kim Hixon. “We’ve got a good film to see. I hope that they’ll NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA remember that feeling in the locker room, and it’ll keep them By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that Security Deed from Dave Chambers (“Borrower”) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation, dated July13, 2006, filed April 12, 2007 and recorded inDeed Book 19848, Page 697, Superior Court of DeKalb County, motivated.” Georgia Records; as assigned by that certain Assignment of Deed of Trust by and between Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation, as Assignor, and MSMC Venture, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Lender”), as Assignee, dated November 25, 2008, filed December 1, 2008 and recorded in Deed Book 21158, Page 302, aforesaid records (collectively, the “Security Deed”), said Security Deed being given to secure a Note made by Borrower in favor of Market Street Mortgage Corporation dated July 13, 2006 in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100ths DOLLARS ($185,000.00); as assigned by that certain Assignment of Deed of Trust by and between Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation, as Assignor, and Lender, as Assignee, dated November 25, 2008 (collectively, the “Note”), with interest from the date thereof at the rate as provided therein on the unpaid balance until paid; there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at DeKalb County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2009, the following described property: EXHIBIT “A” Description of Property (i) All of Borrower’s interest in that certain real property commonly known as 3107 DICKSON STREET, NE, ATLANTA, DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA 30319, and being more particularly described as follows: TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COMMENCE at the intersection of the Easterly right of way line of Dickson Street with the centerline of Windsor Parkway (a variable right of way); run thence South along the Easterly right of way line of Dickson Street a distance of 191 feet to a point; running thence South 82 degrees 44 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 17.99 feet to a ½ inch rebar placed and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; FROM SAID TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING run thence South 82 degrees 44 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 70.00 feet to a point; running thence South 09 degrees 48 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 50.00 feet to a ½ inch rebar found; running thence North 82 degrees 44 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 70.00 feet to a point; running thence North 09 degrees 48 minutes 03 seconds East a distance of 50.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. All as shown by a plat of survey prepared by Warren S. Griffin, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2757, dated July 11, 2006. which is also described as: BEGINNING at a point located on the Easterly side of Dickson Street, said point being 191 feet south as measured along Dickson Street from the centerline of Windsor Parkway (a variable right of way); running thence South 82 degrees 44 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 17.99 feet to a ½ inch rebar placed; running thence South 82 degrees 44 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 70.00 feet to a point; running thence South 09 degrees 48 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 50.00 feet to a ½ inch rebar found; running thence North 82 degrees 44 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 88.36 feet to a point located on the Easterly right of way line of Dickson Street; running thence along the Easterly right of way line of Dickson Street North 10 degrees 13 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 50.02 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. All as shown by a plat of survey prepared by Warren S. Griffin, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2757, dated July 11, 2006. Said property being known as 3107 Dickson Street according to the present system of numbering houses in Atlanta, Georgia, and being tax parcel no. 18- 275-05-34 according to the DeKalb County, Georgia Tax Commissioner. (ii) All buildings, structures and improvements of every nature whatsoever now or hereafter situated on the Land, and all gas and electric fixtures, radiators, heaters, engines and machinery, boilers, ranges, elevators and motors, plumbing and heating fixtures, carpeting and other floor coverings, fire extinguishers, and any Miller Grove students cheer on their favorites. other safety equipment required by governmental regulation or law, washers, dryers, water heaters, mirrors, mantels, air conditioning apparatus, refrigerating plants, refrigerators, cooking apparatus and appurtenances, window screens, awnings and storm sashes, which are or shall be owned by Borrower and attached to said buildings, structures or improvements and all other furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, appliances, vehicles, building supplies and materials, books and records, chattels, inventory, accounts, farm products, consumer goods, general intangibles and personal property of every kind and nature Miller Grove’s Momentum whatsoever now or hereafter owned by Borrower and located in, on or about, or used or intended to be used with or in connection with the use, operation or enjoyment of the Property, including all extensions, additions, improvements, betterments, after-acquired property, renewals, replacement and substitutions, or Before Miller Grove took on Fayette County, Mfon Udo- proceeds from a permitted sale of any of the foregoing and all the right, title and interest of Borrower in any such furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, appliances, vehicles and personal property subject to or conveyed by any prior security agreement, conditional sales contract, chattel mortgage fia charged his fellow starters saying that defense would win or similar lien or claim, together with the benefit of any deposits or payments now or hereafter made by Borrower or on behalf of Borrower, all tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos and goodwill related thereto which in any way now or hereafter belong, relate or appertain to the Property or any part thereof the game, and they needed to dominate early. Seconds later, a or are now or hereafter acquired by Borrower; and all inventory, accounts, chattel paper, documents, equipment, fixtures, farm products, consumer goods and general intangibles constituting proceeds acquired with cash proceeds of any of the property described hereinabove, all of which are hereby declared and shall be Stephen Hill alley-oop dunk set the tone for a victory the Wol- deemed to be fixtures and accessions to the Land and a part of the Property as between the parties hereto and all persons claiming by, through or under them, and which shall be deemed to be a portion of the security for the indebtedness herein described and to be secured by this Deed. The location of the above described verines would earn by maintaining the lead from wire to wire. collateral is also the location of the Land. (iii) All easements, rights-of-way, strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, waters, water courses, water rights and powers, Hill, usually a quiet contributor, made a personal highlight reel minerals, flowers, shrubs, crops, trees, timber and other emblements now or hereafter located on the Land or under or above the same or any part or parcel therof and all estates, rights, titles, interest, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances, reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, of Fayette County with numerous fast break dunks and uncharac- whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to the Property or any part thereof, or which hereafter shall in any way belong, relate or be appurtenant thereto, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower. teristically scoring off the dribble en route to scoring 27 points and (iv) All income, rents, issues, profits and revenues of the Property from time to time accruing (including without limitation all payments under leases or tenancies, proceeds of insurance, condemnation payments, tenant security deposits whether held by Borrower or in a trust account, and escrow funds), and all the estate, shooting 100 percent from the line. “It was more of revenge type right, title, interest, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever at law, as well as in equity, of Borrower or, in and to the same; reserving only the right to thing,” said Hill. “They came out and busted us last year in the final Borrower to collect the same (other than insurance proceeds and condemnation payments) so long as Borrower is not in default hereunder. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to comply with the terms four so we had to come out with a lot of intensity. Every game, until of the Note. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorneys’ fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been given). the state championship…is a state championship game.” Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior Udofia scored a game-high 35 points and was 80 percent from to the Security Deed set out above, including, without limitation, that certain security deed given by Borrower to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation, dated July13, 2006, filed April 12, 2007 and recorded inDeed Book 19848, Page 677, Superior Court of DeKalb County, the line. “We’re battled tested,” said Udofia. “We feel like we’ve Georgia Records; as assigned by that certain Assignment of Deed of Trust by and between Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation, as Assignor, and Lender, as Assignee, dated November 25, 2008, filed December 1, 2008 and recorded in Deed Book 21158, Page 303, aforesaid been through every situation.” records. To the best knowledge and belief of Lender, the described property is in the possession of Borrower, and said property is more commonly known as 3107 In Miller Grove’s previous two contests, the team went 26 for 49 DICKSON STREET, NE, ATLANTA, DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA 30319. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) final confirmation and audit as to the for a dismal 53 percent from the free throw line. In the semi-final status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. MSMC Venture, LLC round game the Wolverines went 82 percent 19 for 23. As Attorney-in-Fact for Dave Chambers Mitchell S. Rosen, Esq. Miller Grove head coach Eddie Johnson said he changed the Kitchens Kelley Gaynes, P.C. 3495 Piedmont Road NE team’s mindset. The team’s goal is to try to win every quarter Eleven Piedmont Center, Suite 900 Atlanta, Georgia 30305 instead of winning the game. “I’m a mathematics teacher. That’s 404-467-2287 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR got to add up to a victory in the end.” THAT PURPOSE. Page 24A THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Lady Raiders, Columbia make state case The No. 2 ranked Re- and Session added a put over Bradwell Institute at the fourth quarter, as she possession before Boykin dan Lady Raiders and back, a dunk and lay-up Fort Valley on March 7. picked up her fifth foul struck again for the win- No. 2 ranked Columbia on a feed from Cobb for Anneesah Daniels hit with 2:30 to play in the ning basket. Eagles joined three other six points to give the for 17 points to lead Re- game. The Dunwoody Lady DeKalb County teams in Eagles a 17-14 advantage dan into the final four for Ashby took things into Wildcats cut into a 13- their respective basket- heading to the second the second consecutive her hands in overtime point third quarter deficit ball final fours with vic- quarter. season and fourth in the hitting for four points to close within 50-49 tories on March 7. Cobb hit for four more past five years. to tie the game at 54-54 with 36.7 seconds to play The Dunwoody Lady points in the early stages Redan set up a meet- with 2:05 to play. Zuri before No. 4 Lakeview- Wildcats and Columbia of the second quarter to ing with No. 1 ranked Frost sent the game into Fort Oglethorpe got two Lady Eagles both missed help the Eagles to a 28- Parkview (30-1), a 57-47 overtime knotted at 56 free throws from Eliza- out on final four ap- 18 lead at the half. winner over No. 5 Camp- with a steal at mid-court beth Smedema with 5.3 pearances with losses to Jarod Houston’s steal bell. The top two ranked and a lay-up. seconds left to secure a ranked teams. led to an old-fashion teams in Class AAAAA The second overtime 52-49 win at Dalton. In mens action, The three-point play to ex- tip off at 4 p.m. March looked to be all Colum- Madeline Teissler Columbia Eagles (29-2) tend the Eagles lead to 12 at the Gwinnett Arena. bia when Ashby gave the scored six third quarter got 21 points from junior 39-27 after three quar- The Columbia Lady Lady Eagles a 63-57 lead points, and Elizabeth Jershon Cobb and 18 ters. Cobb took over in Eagles (23-8) fought as with 2:04 to play, but two Jester hit a pair of three- more from junior Dar- the fourth quarter scoring hard as they could to consecutive turnovers pointers as Dunwoody nelius Session in a 57- 12 of his 21 points as the earn the program’s first turned into two fouls, cut a 31-18 Lakeview 41 victory over No. 10 lead ballooned to 18 (53- ever final four, but fell one the fifth on Ashby lead to 38-32 heading ranked Elbert County at 25) with 3:40 to play. 67-65 in double overtime and Carrollton came into the fourth quarter. the Northwest Georgia The Eagles win sets to No. 1 ranked Carroll- roaring back to take a 65- Kristin Nash scored Trade Center in Dalton up the much-anticipated ton (29-2) at Dalton. 63 lead on a put back by 13 points in the fourth to advance to the Class battle with No. 1 ranked Jemimah Ashby hit a Karisma Boykin. Desti- quarter, and Dunwoody AAA final four in Macon South Atlanta (27-3) and pair of free throws with nee Smith drove the lane held Lakeview without a on March 6. All-American Derrick 4.6 seconds left in regu- with 49 seconds to go to basket the entire period, Columbia’s Pierre Ty- Favors at 8:30 p.m. at lation to tie the game at knot the score at 65 and twice pulling within one. son got the Eagles soar- the Centreplex in Macon 50-50 and send it into the Lady Eagles played Nash’s desperation three- ing early with his one- on March 13. the first of the two over- tough defense knocking pointer was no good at step dunk to open the The No. 2 ranked Re- times. Columbia had the ball away a couple the buzzer. game. Cobb added four dan Lady Raiders (25-0) lost its 6-4 center, Akila of times over the next 33 Dunwoody finishes points in the first period, rolled to a 59-39 victory McDonald, earlier in seconds without gaining 22-8 on the season.

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