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School board
incumbents
Roberts and

Christmas
Redovian lose
to challengers
After two terms as District 7
representative on the DeKalb County
School Board, Zepora Roberts lost
her seat to challenger Donna Edler,
who took 72.36
percent of the
vote in a Nov. 30
runoff election
with 100 percent

atCallanwolde
of the precincts
reporting.
Roberts is one
of two DeKalb
Photos provided
County Board
of Education Edler
incumbents whose
bid for re-election
was thrown into a
runoff.
The other
defeated incumbent,
District 1’s Jim
Redovian, lost to
Nancy Jester, who
said that her victory Jester
indicates that
voters recognized
that “we’ve got
to change the
trajectory of the
DeKalb County
Schools. We worked
really hard to take
our message to the

Back with all its sparkle and splendor voters, to let them Redovian
know why we
needed to change
by Kathy Mitchell “It’s just gorgeous,” Su- and what we plan

W
san Summers, Callanwolde’s to change. I’m a
hen the holiday publicity and arts events direc- parent myself and
season came to At- tor, said of the mansion, which I think that really
lanta seven years opened Dec. 1 for this season’s resonated with
ago, but the Callan- Christmas at Callanwolde. She voters.”
wolde mansion remained dark, explained that center officials Jester is a
many Atlantans felt the Grinch decided to discontinue the an- former actuarial
or some other malevolent crea- nual holiday event because accountant, who Roberts
ture had stolen Christmas. many parts of the building were now is a full-time
This season, they can re- in need of restoration. parent and volunteer.
joice. Christmas at Callanwol- “We did a lot of renovation, Edler, who in a statement
de, in all its magnificence, is including putting in an elevator before the election said she seeks
back. A tradition for 27 years, that makes the building wheel- to bring professional, qualified and
Christmas at Callanwolde was chair accessible,” she said, add- responsible leadership to District 7,
a highlight of the season for ing that they decided to bring has a background in accounting and
many in the area. A tour of the back Christmas at Callandwolde describes herself as a homemaker and
lavishly decorated mansion, because there were so many re- community organizer and activist.
built in 1920 as the home of quests from people in the com- She added, “New leadership and
Charles Howard Candler, son munity. “It’s literally back by better school board governance are
of Coca-Cola Company founder popular demand.” first steps toward restoring confidence
Asa Candler, was all that was Designed by architect and credibility. Minimizing waste,
necessary to snap the grumpiest Henry Hornbostel, who also fraud and abuse preserves educational
person into a holiday mood. designed Emory University, dollars for children and classrooms.”

See Callanwolde on Page 15A Election results on Page 15A

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Shanita Williams (left), Douglas Bailey (center) and Kevondra Hill par-
ticipated in DeKalb County Schools winter Special Olympic Games.
Photo by Pureterrah Witcher

Setbacks don’t stop DeKalb County

schools Special Olympics
by Pureterrah Witcher develop proficiency. Starting at the grassroots, local
[email protected] Redan High special education level all DeKalb students compete
teacher Carlton Saunders be- with one another. Of that group,
Floor hockey used to be a pop- lieves the games give his students 75 students are chosen to move
ular winter event at the DeKalb a chance to show what they are on to regional competitions that
County Schools Special Olym-
pics, but concerns that students
would get hurt pushing the sticks
worth.
“The students enjoy coming to
each individual event, especially
include students from Gwinnett,
Rockdale and Newton counties.
From there, students who come
‘We go by
along gym floors brought that to track and field, and basketball. in first, second and third place go
an end.
So for the second year, the
indoor game known for its goalie
It gives them an opportunity to
show what they can do,” Saunders
said.
on to state competitions where
students from across Georgia
compete. Finally, a small group
the Special
Olympics
masks and bulky gloves was re- “Many of them are pretty of students go to the International
placed by “Hockey Skills 101” – athletic, you know. And no one Special Olympics, held every four
requiring no safety gear. leaves empty handed. Everyone years.
Total bummer right? gets a ribbon. We go by the Spe- In June 2011, DeKalb’s other
Not if you ask Kevondra Hill,
a 10th grade student at Redan
High School where this year’s
cial Olympics oath: Let me win,
but if I cannot win, let me be
brave in the attempt,” Saunders
Special Olympics coordinator,
Kim Skalku, will take four stu-
dents from Georgia to the Inter-
oath: Let me
hockey event was hosted. said. national Games held in Greece
“I’m having fun! I like the
games because I get to run a lot,”
Hill said.
For 1,300 students in DeKalb
who qualify to participate in the
16 Special Olympics competitions
– none of those students are from
DeKalb.
“It’s an honor to do this. All
win, but if I
Of the 12 DeKalb schools in- – that’s anyone with an IQ of 70 of the students I’m taking the trip
vited to attend the Hockey Skills
101 event only five showed up,
but the 75 students who did attend
or below – there are two women
who coordinate all events.
One of them is Boni Powell,
with are intellectually disabled;
from moderately disabled to se-
vere,” Skalku said.
cannot win,
let me be
had a blast according to. who has worked for the system 21 “Some have multiple dis-
Hill’s classmate, Rachel years and has seen the effects of abilities, meaning an athlete could
Gavin, agreed that practicing in- budget cuts on programs. have autism and Down syndrome
stead of playing the sport wasn’t “We’ve lost gymnastics due or any combination. The point is
so bad.
“It’s fun. We can still shoot and
pass, but my favorite is basket-
to funding cuts and have had to
raise money to pay for buses to go
to Statesboro for the fall games,”
that regardless of that they still get
to participate in something like
the Special Olympics,” she added.
brave in the
ball,” Gavin said. Powell said. The International Special
School officials said skills that
come naturally to regular educa-
tion students such as goal shoot-
“If it wasn’t for school-based
programs these students would
have no training or competitions.
Olympics games have been held
in Ireland, China, Japan and Aus-
tria. At the games every athlete
attempt.’
ing, maneuvering, passing and Parks and recreation don’t really receives a medal and a ribbon.
lane shooting help special educa- provide these opportunities,” she – Carlton Saunders
tion students build courage and added.
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DeKalb prosecutor
earns place in
prominent legal
association Murdock Gill Benton Burris

by Nigel Roberts

The DeKalb County DA’s office announced

Four murder suspects nabbed
in November that Deputy Chief Assistant Man arrested in shooting death of security guard at Shooter Alley
District Attorney Michael Scott Carlson
earned the prestigious honor of becoming by Robert Naddra lier. Burris was arrested at the Murdock and Sims were in-
a master in the University of Georgia Law [email protected] Rainbow Clothing Store at 20 volved in an altercation which
School’s Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Broad St., SW, near the Atlanta resulted in the shooting.
Inn of Court. Masters are experienced judges The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Five Points Marta Station, Eddie James Benton, 21,
and lawyers recognized for their legal skills Office Fugitive Squad made according to Sheriff’s Office was arrested Nov. 16 in connec-
and professionalism. four arrests in murder cases spokeswoman Tressa Washing- tion with the killing of Derrick
“We are extremely pleased that Mike has over the past two weeks. ton. Burris was employed as an Holmes on Oct. 29. Benton was
been selected as a master in the Lumpkin Ahmad Gill, 31, was ar- unarmed security guard and was charged with murder, possession
Inn of Court,” said Javoyne Hicks White, rested on Nov. 24 and charged on duty at the time of arrest. of cocaine, aggravated stalking,
former acting DeKalb County DA. “We have with the murder of pro wres- According to the warrant, battery, violation of family vio-
always admired his dedication to learning tler Chris Long, according to Burris shot Barnes during an lence order and domestic vio-
and commitment to exhibiting the highest DeKalb County Police spokes- armed robbery attempt at 4410 lence, according to the DCSO.
professional standards.” woman Mekka Parish. Long, Tree Mountain Parkway at Holmes was found lying in
In 1985, then Chief Justice of the U.S. who worked security at Shooter Hampton Village Apartments in the doorway of a room at the
Supreme Court Warren Burger formed the Alley on Buford Highway, was Stone Mountain. Glenwood Inn, at 4460 Glen-
American Inn of Court Foundation. And shot and killed Nov. 21 at the Adrian James Murdock, wood Road in Decatur and was
two years later, UGA established the state’s club. 21, was arrested Nov. 19 at his later pronounced dead.
first inn of court, named for one of the law No bond has been set for home at 2110 Mallard Way Benton was arrested at the
school’s founders and modeled after the Gill. in Lithonia and charged with Century Park Apartments in
British Inn of Court. Also, Erik Lecal Burris was murder in the killing of Breon Duluth.
Participants interact with Georgia Supreme arrested Nov. 22 for the murder Sims, according to the DCSO. All four men are in the
Court justices and federal judges, senior of Kenneth Barnes a week ear- According to the police report, DeKalb County Jail.
partners from some of the state’s most
prestigious firms and other distinguished
members of the legal community.
White said Carlson “is truly deserving
of this honor.” She highlighted his success
and expertise in prosecuting gang members,
as well as his assistance to state courts and
prosecutors in gang-related legal matters.
Carlson became the state’s first dedicated A Tucker renaissance begins with Main Street
gang prosecutor in 2007 when former DeKalb
DA Gwen Keyes Fleming established the
department’s gang unit. Since that time, by Andrew Cauthen Clarkston, began Nov. 15 and “A really strong Main Street
the unit has been a statewide leader in the [email protected] is expected to be completed would be a catalyst” for revi-
ongoing struggle against gang violence. Its in August, Van de Kreke said. talization, she said.
efforts were recognized last year at the annual For 10 years, Tucker All businesses are expected to “The official renaissance of
Georgia Gang Investigator’s Association business leaders have been remain open during the con- the Tucker business district”
conference, where the organization awarded dreaming of new sidewalks, struction, she said. is already beginning to see
the unit its 2009 President’s Award. trees and street furniture on Georgia Power has already dividends, Van de Kreke said.
Carlson had also defended the state’s anti- Tucker’s Main Street. And moved all power lines from The Shoppes on Main, owned
gang statute before the Georgia Supreme now that new look is coming the street and relocated them by Oakhurst Realty and lo-
Court. In January 2009, the high court to the community. behind the buildings, Van de cated at 2316 Main Street,
unanimously upheld the law, in an appeal As part of an estimated Kreke said. is currently being renovated
involving two DeKalb gang members charged $1.6 million renovation, the The funding for the project in conjunction with the new
in the death of a rival gang member. The Main Street project will re- came from a variety of sourc- streetscape. Housed in the old
defendants claimed that the statute is vague duce the street’s lanes from es. In 2005, the MTA received Cofer Brothers general store,
and violated their constitutional right to freely four to two; widen the side- a $900,000 federal transporta- the building is being restored
associate. But Carlson’s team convinced the walks; construct handicapped- tion enhancement grant. The to its original look.
court of the law’s constitutionality. accessible curbs; plant trees; group also received a grant Fisher Paty, a partner with
The Washington and Lee University Law and install decorative lighting from Livable Centers Initia- Oakhurst Realty, said Main
School graduate also earned recognition in and street furniture. tive grant from the Atlanta Street’s revitalization effort is
2005 from the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council “It will be like a whole Regional Commission. “a key component to revital-
of Georgia, which awarded him the J. Roger brand new area,” said Honey Van de Kreke said the izing Tucker.” Paty said he
Thompson award for his efforts in training Van de Kreke, co-manager of MTA was formed in 2000 for foresees the day when a re-
new prosecutors. the Main Street Tucker Alli- the purpose of revitalizing the newed Main Street, complete
Prior to embarking on his career as a ance (MTA) and a vice presi- Tucker community and three with restaurants and a bar,
prosecutor Carlson was in private practice dent of the Tucker Business years later a design concept will be the “place to go out on
focusing on civil litigation and media law. His Association. for the project was completed. a Friday night.”
writing has been published in legal journals; The construction, which “Main Street is our pilot
he routinely lectures and actively teaches is being done by SD&C in project,” Van de Kreke said.
trial practice, evidence law and criminal
procedure.
OPINION THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 • PAGE 4A

Guest Opinions
Buses are the answer
are unpredictable security lines as altering, budget-busting initiative. lanes. Amtrak, for example, wants
well. How many of us relish a plane Back then, it was called the “De- to spend $117 billion over the next
trip anymore? Automatic check-in fense” Transportation Act, as was 30-years on high-speed rail just on
has helped, but not enough. What to every other boondoggle of the day. It the East Coast.
do? didn’t do much to deter the Soviets And the benefits would be huge.
One alternative to shorter flights but it sure was great for road builders Like trains, buses with their more
is, as I’ve argued before, the bus. and automakers. frequent schedules and convenience
Yes, the much maligned bus. As fate would have it, it could could attract air travelers away from
New bus systems have already also now be great for buses. We just short air hops and draw drivers out
captured the fancy of transit riders in need a little additional subsidized of their cars for the longer hauls.
With all due respect to President Cleveland and the San Fernando Val- infrastructure. So let’s think what Nor would these buses have to
Barack Obama and the $8 billion ley. Other burgeoning bus hotspots federal transportation subsidies could speed to reach their destinations in a
he’s dishing out to the states for around the world include Beijing, do if reallocated. timely fashion. Highway speed limits
high-speed rail, it’s too late. Bogota, Brisbane, and Curitiba. In- Since express buses can’t creep are high enough. More important are
Fast trains have been overtaken creasingly, these schemes are staving into every city, they need a dedicated the low fares, convenient schedules,
by gradual events. America has be- off additional subways wherever terminal out on the interstate for comfort, reliable connections and
come too populous and too spread roads are wide enough to provide an picking up, dropping off and trans- easy access.
out to allow enough rights-of-way to exclusive lane. ferring passengers to other routes. Sure, high-speed trains have
be acquired ever again. But it’s not just local ridership They also need local transit services advantages, especially over longer
Unlike Europe and Japan, we that’s growing. Long-distance coach in each city to meet the express and routes. But it’s time for our nation to
didn’t develop compact cities and travel is swelling too. “Chinatown scoot its arrivals into town. For the face reality. There’s no money and
towns. Instead, we sprawled them buses,” for many years a cheap op- system to really succeed, it requires no lobby for trains and they’re not
all over the countryside. OK, there’s tion for traveling between major nifty new vehicles with real rest likely to appear.
plenty of room to run new lines in Northeast Corridor destinations such rooms, TV, internet, snack bar, and Express buses are a far cheaper,
Nebraska and Idaho, but try Illinois as Boston, New York and Washing- an attendant to approximate exist- better bet for getting large numbers
or Georgia. It won’t work. ton, D.C., have expanded to 30 cit- ing train and plane rides. And un- of riders off those short-trip air-
Still, the principle of getting trav- ies, reviving the ghost of Greyhound like trains, we even have American planes.
elers off planes is sound. Osama bin past. companies that can still manufacture
Laden has seen to that. Air travel The Interstate Highway System these buses. OtherWords columnist William A.
has always been plagued with traffic laid the foundation for long-haul Of course such a system would Collins is a former state representa-
congestion, mercurial fares, skyrock- bus service during the Eisenhower cost money. But the cost would be tive and a former mayor of Norwalk,
eting fees, baggage loss, bad weather administration. Most countries didn’t peanuts compared to new rail lines, Conn.
and mechanical glitches. Now there have that kind of historic culture- expanded airports, or added highway

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Guest Opinions
Congress, don’t Scrooge the jobless
Extending unemployment benefits immediately would save what otherwise
will be another dismal holiday season for American retailers
by David Elliot of reasons people voted the way One could debate the vari- discounters count on holiday
they did this year. ous ways of doing this. But the sales for more than one-fifth of
With the mid-term elections If you look at the polls, quickest, most effective way to their total annual revenues.
wrapped up, it’s time for another Americans favor helping the achieve some success would be We’ve seen what happens
vote–one that will affect millions unemployed, just as they favor to extend unemployment ben- when unemployed people don’t
of Americans, our econo- ending the Bush-era tax efits immediately, in time to save shop. In 2008, before Congress
my and our country. cuts for the wealthiest what otherwise will be another approved benefits for the newly
Congress faces a cru- Americans and preserv- dismal holiday season for retail- unemployed, holiday sales
cial decision: whether to ing the safety net for ers. dropped nearly four percent from
extend unemployment seniors and others in Economists argue, and the the previous year. It was the first
benefits for the millions peril during this eco- National Employment Law Proj- decline since the Department of
of Americans experienc- nomic crisis. ect notes, that unemployment Commerce began tracking retail
ing the brunt of our so- Actually, the No. benefits stimulate growth. Why? sales in 1992.
called “jobless economic 1 issue of concern to Because unemployed people During the disastrous 2008
recovery.” If lawmakers Americans isn’t govern- spend their benefits on necessi- holiday season, retailers hired
fail to act, it will be a Elliot ment spending. It’s the ties, such as mortgage payments, only 231,000 workers–well un-
grim holiday season for economy, especially utilities, food, and items at the der half of the 618,000 hired the
too many people. jobs. For the sake of the discount store. NELP says this previous year. Fewer sales mean
The nonpartisan National country, lawmakers should make spending may have created 1.15 fewer jobs. Fewer jobs mean a
Employment Law Project reviving the economy their top million jobs in 2010 alone. sluggish economy and more ex-
(NELP) estimates that two mil- priority for the rest of this year. We don’t know when the tended unemployment. And the
lion Americans will lose un- Democrats should realize they economy will improve. But the cruel and vicious cycle of the
employment benefits by early were elected to do a job–and government can speed up the Great Recession continues. Our
December, if no extension is they should do it. Republicans process–especially as we enter lawmakers can vote to stop it.
forthcoming. should realize with leadership the holiday season, a corner-
Some of us may look at comes responsibility–and we stone of the U.S. economy. The David Elliot is communica-
the election results and argue, didn’t hold a referendum on Nov. retail industry accounts for 13.4 tions director for USAction, a
“Didn’t the American people just 3 about how we should treat peo- percent of the nation’s private federation of 22 state affiliates
vote against government spend- ple who are unemployed through sector workforce. Department that organize for a more just
ing?” No. There were a variety no fault of their own. stores, electronics chains and America. www.usaction.org

New Orleans battles back

by Judge Greg Mathis life for community residents. ings and vacant lots, things
And that’s exactly what was are looking up. Residents are
It’s been five years since happening in New Orleans, steadily moving back to the
Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma until local officials and com- city; as the population grows,
stormed into New munity groups began to the number of blighted homes
Orleans, destroying develop programs de- will continue to decrease.
lives, families and signed to do away with By decreasing blight, New
entire communities. urban blight. Orleans is going against the
The city’s restoration State and city of- current national trend. As the
has been slow going: ficials began using Great Recession drags on and
early on, returning money allocated for the more families lose their jobs
homeowners want- city’s recovery efforts and then their homes, many
ing to rebuild found to tear down unsafe urban areas are seeing an in-
themselves bogged buildings. They also crease in abandoned properties.
down in red tape. The Mathis began to buy abandoned If the housing and financial
past two years, how- lots, using federal markets don’t rebound soon,
ever, have brought dollars from another the nation make have to look
about significant changes in program, selling them to hom- to New Orleans – a city many
the city’s landscape and once eowners in the community. The didn’t think deserved to be re-
devastated neighborhoods are lots are often converted into built – as a model for reducing
starting to thrive. community gardens or used to blight and transforming com-
The two storms left New build additional homes. munities.
Orleans with more than 65,000 Thanks to these efforts and
abandoned homes and empty others, the number of blighted Judge Greg Mathis cur-
lots. Anyone living in an urban homes in New Orleans has rently provides legal advice to
environment can tell you that dropped 32 percent in the past over 3 million listeners on the
such blight will eventually lead two years. Though the city Steve Harvey Morning Show
to both an increase in crime still leads the nation in its per- and also on his website, www.
and a decrease in the quality of centage of abandoned build- askjudgemathis.com.
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Good-for-nothing commission
No sane politician would vote for any of the changes
Good-for-Nothing Commission

the commission headed by Bowles and Simpson is

recommending, unless he or she is planning to retire early
We have seen the As it is, the plan is a
future and it is grim. deeply conservative docu-
That glimpse of the by Donald Kaul ment. It cuts spending two
Columnist
road ahead arrived in dollars (some say three)
the form of a preview for every dollar it asks in
of the Bowles-Simpson tax increases. And while
Commission’s report hikes. The military-indus- some of the taxes fall on
on the kinds of things trial complex loathes the the wealthy, most (like
government has to do cuts in military spending. the reduction of mortgage
(and not do) if we want to Farmers can’t abide doing interest deductibility) are
avoid economic doom. away with farm subsidies. aimed at the middle class.
Things like giving In return, the plan The following comments are pulled straight from our Web site and
Old people object to los- are not edited for content or grammar.
up tax breaks we never ing their Social Security would cut the upper in-
even knew were breaks, cost of living increases, come tax rate from 35 to
extending our working and the middle-aged are 23 percent and corporate Despite period of misfortune, Decatur resi-
years to the cusp of senil- appalled at the thought of tax rates from 35 percent
ity, absorbing even higher waiting until they’re 69 to to as low as 26 percent. dent says she has much to be thankful for
gasoline taxes, accepting collect retirement benefits. Everybody likes lower
(if you’re a government The good news is, I taxes but that represents a
worker) a pay freeze and suppose, that none of the shift from the not-so-rich
(if you’re well-off) paying above has even a remote to the rich and very rich. Keep your faith in Jesus Christ. Remarkable
more into Social Security chance of being made into So we’ll blunder ahead. testimony
but taking out less. law. No sane politician We’ll do nothing, argue
Oh, it’s going to be a would vote for any of that, about everything, and
fun time, the future is. I unless he or she is plan- slouch toward disaster. –Bernell posted this on 11/26/10 at 9:30 a.m.
can hardly wait for it to ning on an early retire- The worst is what’s
get here. ment. happening to the states,
Not. The American people which isn’t dealt with
The Commission–offi- have made it plain that in the Bowles-Simpson
cially named the National they don’t want draconian report. Their revenue Police identify suspect in death of
Commission on Fiscal Re- sacrifice; they don’t want sources are tapped out, so pro wrestler
sponsibility and Reform– any sacrifice at all. They they’re cutting to the bone
was created by President want all the benefits due and then cutting the bone.
Obama to find ways to them (plus 10 percent) And the last slice comes
avoid the 12-car wreck and they want someone from education budget. these low life good for nothing spawns of
our economy is headed else to pay for it. You know, we can
for. It’s ostensibly a bipar- The bad news is that treat old people badly, we satan cowards....how dare you take the life of
tisan group, meaning that even if all of those things can deny the rich their my friend and leave his wife a widow and his
it’s made up of partisans were done–all the cut- second homes, we can children to mourn the loss of there hero....the
on both sides of our politi- ting, all the taxing–it still leave farmers to their own
cal divide. wouldn’t be enough to devices, and we can limit day you are judged in front of your maker will be
Its co-chairmen are make the looming budget ourselves to one war at a one i hope is soon...I hope you rot in the darkest
Erskine Bowles, a Clin- deficits go away. time. We can even (sob) place of hell.
ton apparatchik, and Alan That’s because the plan let our national parks go
Simpson, formerly a mav- doesn’t seriously address to ruin.
erick Republican Senator the continuing explosion But when we fail to –april lemon posted this on 11/24/10 at 4:39
from Wyoming–now just of health care costs, par- educate our children, we a.m.
strange. Their report, a tri- ticularly for a rapidly ag- maim the future.
al balloon designed to see ing population. If we have a future.
where the shooting will It assumes that politi- OtherWords columnist
come from when the full cians will slow the rise Donald Kaul lives in Ann Another “senseless” killing! I am almost 60
report comes out, is what by “establishing a process Arbor, Michigan. www.
we’re talking about now. to regularly evaluate cost otherwords.org years old and I have never witnessed so much
As it turns out, the growth” and taking “addi- crime in my life! There is absolutely no regard
shooting will come from tional steps as needed.” for a person’s life. People will kill you for looking
everywhere. The Demo- Alan, Erskine…if
crats hate the cuts in pro- they could do that, we at them. The times for “not” being too concerned
grams. The Republicans wouldn’t be in this mess for your safety are long gone. Criminals are bold
are angry about the tax in the first place. enough now to kick your door down and come
into your home when you are there! This poor
victim was doing his job and this thug took him
Printed on 100% away from his wife and kids. He should “rot”
under the jail!

post-consumer –Mae Dunn posted this on 11/23/10 at 10:09

p.m.
recycled paper
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Robert Harrell
Champion of the Week

30-60 days, depending

on the funding for the
individual, which comes
from the state.
Believing “skills
pay the bills,” Harrell
trains the males in
landscaping and light
construction. “If you
have trouble finding
jobs, create your own,”
Harrell said.
Harrell teaches the
youth that “they have
other choices even
though it seems life has
dealt them a dirty blow.”
Robert Harrell and When he is not
his wife, Bobbie Jean, working with youth at
were frustrated by the the Abba House, he can

The cost of doing business stories of youths going be found volunteering

through life without for seniors at the
“guidance and direction UniHealth Post Acute
Care, a nursing home
in DeKalb may rise next year
and the supervision that
they needed,” Harrell in Austell, where he has
said. served for 12 years.
So, in 2002, they Abba House receives
by Andrew Cauthen $75 non-refundable admin- really decreased,” said Cho, began the Abba House state funding, but not
[email protected] istration fee; a fee based on adding that he hopes any tax Human Development enough to pay Harrell
the number of employees; a increase is minimal. “Why and Resource Center of a salary. To pay his
DeKalb businesses may $50 minimum flat tax; and a are they increasing it any- Georgia. Abba House, own bills, Harrell at
pay a higher business tax tax for gross receipts higher way?” Cho asked. which has two locations times has had to work
next year under a plan being than $20,000. What would Calling the increase in Stone Mountain, are multiple jobs. Harrell
considered by the county’s increase in the formula is “punitive,” Commissioner personal care homes is a former barber and
Board of Commissioners. the tax rate per dollar higher Elaine Boyer objected to intended to redirect cosmetology teacher,
But some commissioners than $20,000, Gottlieb said. raising the business tax boys and young men and a former special
say the increase would be Liquor stores, which are without benefitting the busi- from the judicial system. education substitute
“punitive.” exempt from paying busi- nesses. “To keep them out of teacher. The Hampton,
If implemented, the high- ness taxes because of old “The business tax is just the system you’ve got Va., native attended
er business tax could bring state codes, would now be a fee,” Boyer said. “Busi- to be involved,” Harrell the Interdenominational
in an additional $4 million required to get a county ness get zero for it. This is said. Theological Center
in revenue, according to in- business license. Currently, just a fee for opening your One location of in Atlanta, where he
terim finance director Joel package stores pay a $4,900 doors in DeKalb County.” Abba House works received a masters of
Gottlieb. The move would flat rate to do business in Boyer added that the county with youths ages 6-18, divinity degree to add to
bring DeKalb’s business DeKalb. Under the proposed should look for ways to use and a second location his masters of special
tax, which was last adjusted ordinance, the tax would be the tax to “rejuvenate busi- is an independent education degree.
10 years ago, more in line based on a combination of a ness in DeKalb County.” living facility for young Harrell earned a doctor
with neighboring munici- flat rate plus gross receipts. Commissioner Larry men ages 18-21. The of divinity degree from
palities, Gottlieb said. The change in the package Johnson said the county organization generally United Christian College
The idea for the increase store tax could bring about needs to determine how the works with about a in Goldsboro, N.C.
came from the DeKalb $700,000 for the county, increased tax would “incen- dozen males at a time, “Education is
County Revenue Enhance- Gottlieb said during a re- tive business in the midst of Harrell said. Most of important,” Harrell said.
ment Commission, which cent meeting of the board of a recession.” the participants stay “Nothing is going to
was made up of business commissioners. “Businesses aren’t grow- in the program about change until you do.”
and community leaders. David Cho, who owns ing like we want them to,”
The group was asked by the Hal’s Package Store on Johnson said. “The county
board to find ways to in- Columbia Drive, said a tax should not be a barrier.”
crease revenue. increase would be “really The ordinance is set to
The formula for the tax is terrible.” come before the board again
based on a combination of a “This year business has on Dec. 14.

If you would like to nominate

someone to be considered as a
future Champion of the Week,
please contact Kathy Mitchell at
[email protected] or at
404-373-7779, ext. 104.
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Misty Chambliss’ home was burglarized three times in one night by a

thief who took only food items. Photo by Pureterrah Witcher

Lithonia residents say food bandit slides under police radar

by Pureterrah Witcher are short staffed and have happen,” Chambliss said. the street. Some people have lately I can only manage
[email protected] limited time to spend on one Residents said the even seen him going into about three.”
case, but my house hasn’t burglaries came as the one of them,” Chambliss Residents said because
After her home was been the only one hit,” neighborhood has changed said of the recently they cannot rely on police
burglarized three times in Chambliss said. – allowing more renters foreclosed homes in her they are developing a
one day Misty Chambliss “It happened to the and transient people to live neighborhood. neighborhood watch system.
said she is apprehensive woman right across the there. “It’s not safe anymore. I If the suspect should be
about returning there – or street, too,” she added. “I’ve been living here 10 know one woman who can’t considered dangerous is
purchasing groceries. The woman, who did not years and never before have get insurance on her house unknown. DeKalb police
“He went through the want to be identified, said I seen this many vacant because of all the burglaries. have not responded to calls
pantry, refrigerator and her home was burglarized houses. There is one next It’s just crazy. I used to get made by the Champion.
cabinets. He started to cook several times as well, but if door to me and two across seven hours of sleep, but
and left my oven up really it happens again it would be
high,” Chambliss said of the burglar’s last time.
the person who committed “The first day I returned
the Nov. 19 burglaries that to work from maternity
occurred while she worked leave he hit us and it
the late shift at her job. happened again a few weeks
“He’s ripped my alarm after that,” the woman said.
off the wall more than once, “It’s mentally draining.
ruined the front door locks He broke our back door off
and kicked the back door in. the hinges. It’s apparently
I won’t come back here until someone who is watching
my door is fixed and this is us and has timed perfectly
figured out,” she added. how long it takes the police
In the past month to come. Whoever it is
residents in the Avalon on needs to know this is private
Hillandale subdivision have property and if it happens
reported to DeKalb County again he may get killed,”
Police repeated incidents of she added.
burglary – someone stealing Georgia law allows
no property other than homeowners to use deadly
food items, including jerk force to protect themselves
chicken, chocolate cake and and their property, but
hot sauce. residents aren’t looking
Chambliss said she called forward to that day.
WSB-TV and other media “I wish the police would
outlets when she grew take this more seriously.
tired of what she calls poor Nobody has been physically
police response time and harmed yet and nobody
investigative work. wants to hurt this person,
“I’ve been told they but who knows what will
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State Supreme Court upholds conviction

despite finding lower courts’ errors
by Nigel Roberts waived his right to bring up the prosecutor’s statement tion of the statute, adding the trial court to impose.
the matter on appeal. Conse- did not sway the jury be- that the majority “is tram- “Thus, even if an objec-
Even though the lower quently, O’Neal appealed to cause it deadlocked on two pling upon more than 120 tion to improper argument is
courts made mistakes, a di- the Supreme Court, asking counts. years of case law.” sustained, counsel must first
vided state Supreme Court the justices to overrule the Three judges dissented: Writing the dissenting ask the trial court to rebuke
ruled Nov. 8 that a con- lower courts and throw out Justices Hugh P. Thomp- view, Thompson stated that counsel and give curative
victed repeat offender will his conviction. son and P. Harris Hines the courts have been con- instructions if he or she ex-
not get a new trial. This ap- A state statute that re- and Chief Justice Carol W. sistent in requiring trial at- pects to assign error upon
peal was based on the trial quires trial courts to in- Hunstein. They objected to torneys to request additional the trial court’s failure to do
judge’s failure to instruct tervene when an attorney the majority’s reinterpreta- remedies for what he wants so,” Thompson wrote.
jurors to ignore a prosecu- makes a prejudicial state-
tor’s improper statement. ment to the jury is at the
Frederick O’Neal, the center of this appeal. Ac- COMBINED NOTICE
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
defendant at the center cording to the law, after AND NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
of this case, carjacked a the court agrees with an November 23, 2010
woman in a parking lot near objection to the opposing DeKalb County Community Development Department
150 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 330
DeKalb Medical Center in side’s statement, the court Decatur, Georgia 30030
June 1999, and shortly after, must “rebuke” the offending Telephone (404) 286-3308
he robbed a man at a nearby attorney and give the jury TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
The DeKalb County Community Development Department gives notice that it will submit a request for release of grant
storage rental facility. One proper instructions to “re- funds and an environmental certification pertaining to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 15
month later, a police officer move the improper impres- days following this publication. The request and certification relate to the following projects.
stopped O’Neal for driv- sion from their minds.” Project #1: DeKalb County – Lou Walker Parking Expansion
Location: 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
ing without a license plate. One of the issues in this Purpose: The construction work proposed to expand the parking lot at Lou Walker Senior Center will provide
O’Neal fled but was arrest case is whether O’Neal’s at- additional parking for facility users and allow adequate space to better serve the residents of DeKalb.
in what turned out to be the torneys met the traditional Project #2: DeKalb County – Fire Station No. 10
Location: 1686 Constitution Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
vehicle he carj acked. standard for requesting a Purpose: The construction work proposed to renovate and expand Fire Station No. 10 will provide a modern
During closing argu- curative instruction that facility that is capable of holding additional Fire Personnel to meet future needs. The new facility will
ments at the trial, the pros- would grant him the right to have the ability to better meet the demands of their service area and allow for more modern equipment
to provide better Fire and Rescue Services to the Citizens of DeKalb.
ecutor told the jury that the appeal the matter and obtain Project #3: Clarkston – Milam Park Pool and Pool House
state had overwhelming a mistrial. Location: 3867 Norman Road, Clarkston, GA 30021
evidence against O’Neal A majority of the high Purpose: The Residents of Clarkston are in need of an aquatic facility to replace the inoperable Milam Park
Pool and Pool House. The new facility will provide aquatic recreational opportunities for residents of
and invited jurors to observe court’s justices disagreed Clarkston and DeKalb County.
other trials “and see how with the Appeals Court’s FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)
many times we have this interpretation of the statute. It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality
of the human environment and, accordingly, DeKalb County has decided not to prepare Environmental Impact Statements
much evidence.” Based on the “plain lan- under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190).
O’Neal’s lawyers ob- guage” of the law, there is The reasons for such decision not to prepare such Statements are as follows:
jected to the remarks, say- no requirement for defense An Environmental Assessment has been made for the projects which concludes that all adverse effects will be minor, short-
term impacts will be mitigated by either the requirements of the construction contract documents or by the requirements of
ing it would prejudice the counsel to request additional applicable local, state or federal permits and environmental ordinances. The positive effects of eliminating public health
jury. The judge agreed and remedies after making an hazards and improving environmental conditions for low and moderate-income families outweigh any potential negative
said, “All right, let’s just objection, they stated. The impacts. This project is consistent with the goals and objectives of DeKalb County Government and the Community
Development Department.
proceed on” but did not give majority added: “To the The Environmental Review Records, respecting the proposed projects, has been made by DeKalb County which documents
a “curative” instruction to contrary, the plain language the environmental review of the projects and fully sets forth the reasons why such Environmental Impact Statements are
the jury. When the judge …refers to the trial court’s not required.
The Environmental Review Records are on file at the DeKalb County Community Development Department, 150 E. Ponce
failed to instruct the jury independent duty.” de Leon Avenue, Suite 330, Decatur, Georgia 30030 and is available for public examination and copying upon request
to ignore the prosecutor’s “However, because the between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
statement, O’Neal’s attor- trial court’s error in failing No further environmental reviews of the subject project are proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of
Federal funds.
neys did not seek a ruling on to give a curative instruction Public Comments on FONSI
their request. Ultimately, the was harmless, O’Neal’s con- All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for
DeKalb jury found O’Neal viction must nevertheless be consideration by DeKalb County to the Community Development Director. Written comments will be received at 150
E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 330, Decatur, Georgia on or before December 17, 2010. All comments received will
guilty, and he received a life affirmed,” the justices ruled. be considered and DeKalb County will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the
sentence because of prior Writing for the majority, proposed projects prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.
convictions. Justice Harold D. Melton NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOI/RROF)
At least one day after the termination of the public comment period for the FONSI, but not before comments on the
The Georgia Court of explained that the trial FONSI have been considered and resolved, DeKalb County will submit a Request for Release of Funds (RROF) and
Appeals upheld O’Neal’s court’s failure to give the certification to HUD. By so doing DeKalb County will ask HUD to allow it to commit funds to these projects, certifying that
conviction, ruling that the instructions probably didn’t (1) it has performed the environmental reviews prescribed by HUD regulations (“Environmental Review Procedures for Title
I Community Development Block Grant Program” - 24 CFR part 58), and (2) the Certifying Officer, Chris Morris, Director,
defense attorney’s failure to contribute to the guilty ver- DeKalb County Community Development Department, consents to accept and enforce responsibilities in relation to the
request a ruling meant he dict. In fact, he pointed out, environmental reviews or resulting decision-making and action. The legal effect of the certification is that by approving it,
HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Act, thus allowing DeKalb County to commit
CDBG funds to these projects.
Objection to Release of Funds
HUD will accept objections to its approval of the release of funds and the certification only if it is on one of the following basis:

Printed on 100%
(a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Certifying Officer; or (b) that the applicant’s Environmental Review
Record for the project indicated omission of a required decision, funding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental
review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance to HUD at the Regional Environmental Branch,

post-
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 40 Marietta Street N.W., 15th floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-9812.
Objections to the release of funds on basis other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. No objection
received after January 4, 2011 will be considered by HUD.
Chris H. Morris, Director

consumer DeKalb County Community Development Department

150 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 330,
Decatur, Georgia 30030

recycled paper Date of Publication and

Dissemination of Notice
December 2, 2010
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Photo by Pureterrah Witcher

Mental martial arts for holiday safety
by Pureterrah Witcher avoid being victimized,” he increase in some parts of the you have to leave your per- recommends that the conflict
[email protected] added. United States by as much sonal belongings – escape. situation be confronted only
In addition Lee said other as 20 percent, according to Leave the situation. And later – once the emotional
With the holiday season holiday safety dos and don’ts 2010 national crime census finally, report the incident storm has passed,” he said of
come hurried shoppers, fraz- include: report. to someone who can help potential conflicts with rela-
zled drivers, long checkout Adrian Stellen, owner of you, preferably someone in tives.
lines, late mall hours and un- • Remember where you Powerkicks Martial Arts in uniform. You need to get to Blumenthal, who has giv-
fortunately acts of violence. parked your car. Lithonia, teaches bullying, someone who can help you,” en lectures internationally to
Throughout DeKalb • If shopping late in the day kidnapping and rape aware- he added. women’s organizations, said
County police have begun or after dark, park in an ness and prevention classes And according to some that delayed confrontation
increasing patrols around area that is well lighted. at his studio on Miller Road experts holiday safety should coupled with the other tech-
shopping centers and say re- • Shop in pairs at the very and at some DeKalb County not be limited to public niques in his book will work
maining alert is the first rule least. Take a friend or fam- schools. places. at the peak of conflict.
of holiday safety. ily member with you. He said he trains his Dr. Ryan Blumenthal “Being skilled in mental
“The number one thing is • As you return to your car; students to use a three-step a forensic pathologist and marital arts has helped peo-
that people need to be aware keep your car key in your protocol to settle conflicts author of Mentalist Martial ple faced with homicide and
of their surroundings,” City hand. non-violently. Arts –Conflict Resolution suicide. A well-thought out
of Decatur Chief Keith Lee • Avoid carrying large “First off being heard is through Misdirection said the offense is the best defense,”
said. amounts of cash. crucial. I’m not just talking home environment can also he said.
“All too often people • Don’t leave car valuables in about screaming or pushing become explosive. “Regardless of the time of
are concentrating on things your parked car where they the car alarm, but making “With money issues and year or season, if I can avert
they have to get done while can be seen. verbal commands to ‘Let me stress increasing tempers can at least one assault, argu-
also in a hurry and therefore go’ or ‘Back away,’” Stellen flare at home,” Blumenthal ment, rape or homicide, then
[get] distracted. [Remaining During December, bur- said. said. I’ve succeeded,” he added.
focused] is the best way to glaries, theft and assault “Secondly, no matter if “Mentalist martial art

Spa Day & Dance

Man suspected of shooting deputy 12-11-10
Battle’s Plaza
jailed after hospital stay 3929 Flat Shoals Rd.
Decatur
by Robert Naddra misdemeanor. police. Treat yourself & a friend
robert@dekalbchamp. Freeman and other Freeman was taken
com deputies went to Waller’s away from the area and to a pre-holiday gift.
residence at 1480 Keys was attended to by other Haircut/Style, Manicure/
The man suspected Crossing Drive to deputies and medical Pedicure-Facial: 10AM-
of shooting DeKalb serve a warrant for the personnel. Freeman has 5PM. Live DJ & Dance
County Sheriff’s Office simple battery charge been with the DCSO
Cpl. Gary Freeman is at approximately 7 for 13 years and was 8PM-2AM
out of the hospital and Freeman p.m. on Nov. 28. As the assigned to the field All day ticket
in the DeKalb County deputies went to serve the services uniform section,
Jail, according to DCSO townhome for four warrant, Waller presented Washington said. $35 in advance or
spokeswoman Tressa hours on Nov. 28. Waller a handgun and fired at Freeman is recovering $50 day of event.
Washington. was taken to Grady the deputies, striking from surgery and is in Food & Drinks
Joshua Waller, 36, Memorial Hospital and Freeman in the arm. stable condition at Grady included with all day ticket.
was shot in the chest was released two days Another deputy Memorial Hospital,
later. He is charged with For tickets or vendor info
by another deputy after returned fire at Waller, Washington said. contact El Simpson at
barricading himself two counts of aggravated who was struck in the
assault and simple battery 310-686-8457
inside an Atlanta upper torso, according to
MIDDLE MAN ENTERTAINMENT
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Citizen police academies help

public understand what men
and women in blue do
by Bob Kelley To King and his team, the launch of the
  Doraville CPA program in 2007 was a natu-
In the often fickle arena of public opinion, ral extension of its highly rated police force. 
acceptance sometime boils down to one key “We strive to maintain a positive and pro-
CPA student Ed St. Amour of Doraville gets last minute ingredient: respect.  Rodney Dangerfield ductive relationship with our citizens,” said
pointers from a firing range instructor. All CPA participants couldn’t get enough of it, Aretha Franklin King, “and the experiences gained from the
have the opportunity to shoot a Mossberg 12-guage shot- topped the music charts demanding it and law CPA classes, along with the ensuing two-way
gun, Colt Commando M4 rifle, an FNPO 90 sub-machine gun
and Glock 45 pistol. Photos by Tamara Neal enforcement teams across America strive to communication, further our efforts to improve
earn it every day. the quality of life for Doraville residents.”
Throughout much of the 20th century, the Doraville CPA Coordinator Sgt. Brandi
image of the nation’s “men and women in Rogers echoes King’s sentiments.  “Our CPA
blue” ran the gamut from the lovable, helpful classes are designed to build a bond of mutual
cop on the neighborhood beat to Depression- trust and respect between the police depart-
era “coppers” to the Blue Meanies of the tur- ment and our neighborhoods,” Rogers said. 
bulent 1960s.  “The more our citizens know about the day-
But 25 years ago, police enforcement to-day operation of our department, the bet-
agencies across America, large and small, be- ter the chances that our community remains
gan using Citizen Police Academies (CPAs) free from the fear of crime.  CPA participants
as a viable community relations tool to bring quickly learn that our job is not all glamour
admirers back into the fold.  Through these and high speed chases but consists of many
programs, area residents are given the oppor- smaller pieces that come together to get our
tunity to take a close look at what police of- job done.”
ficers do and even learn a few of their skills.
Since 1985 the concept, borrowed from Eng-
land, has educated thousands of Americans Educational, fun and free
about everyday efforts to protect and serve
Two of Doraville’s finest dressed in full SWAT gear are ready
citizens and fight crime.  The Doraville CPA was created, according
to display their skills for CPA students. The popular SWAT Today, as America tightens its fiscal belt, to Rogers, with three goals in mind:  it had to
Night at the academy includes hostage scenarios, blasting crime labs are closing, officers are being fur- be educational, fun and free to area residents. 
doors off their hinges using explosives and demonstrations loughed and services are being cut.  More and “We try to convey to citizens exactly what
on the proper use of Tasers and pepper spray.
more police departments, including some in a Doraville police officer goes through on a
Georgia, are looking to CPA alum volunteers daily basis,” she said. “And I believe this is
to help lend a hand with community support reflected in the CPA curriculum.  Not only
services, freeing officers to address the more do we have presentations that offer an inside,
dangerous, critical issues.  In the Atlanta area, candid look at local law enforcement, but we
one of the best CPA courses can be found in try to add a hearty dose of interactive demon-
Doraville and residents who have completed strations and practical hands-on experience to
the academy rank among its biggest and most help everyone understand the person behind
ardent supporters.  the badge.  I believe we accomplish this most
  effectively through our officer ride-a-longs,
K-9 and less lethal force demonstrations and
Doraville—a local CPA role the ever popular Special Weapons and Tac-
model tics, or SWAT, night.”
The typical Doraville CPA is held twice a
The Doraville Police Department’s CPA is year, three hours a week for 11 weeks.  Par-
a relative newcomer in terms of the American ticipants are immediately introduced to the
citizen police academy historical timeline.  criminal landscape with a tour of the city
Only three years old, it has steadily gained a jail, complete with padded cells, observation
Recreating a hijacking situation, CPA student “hostages” local reputation of how the ideal CPA should cameras and top-notch criminal identification
board a school bus to await rescue as the Doraville PD be structured and conducted.  technology.  In the jail’s control center, light-
SWAT team rushes into action using flash bombs and paint
pellet-shooting firearms. Home to nearly 10,000 residents, Doraville ed display maps show the location of every
bills itself as “a great place to live” and no active patrol car in the city at any given time
doubt owes part of that distinction to the on- (think of Harry Potter’s Marauder’s Map).
going efforts of its police force.  The once Meeting weekly in the city’s sparkling
brisk drug trade is down as traffickers steer new training center, CPA attendees receive
clear of the area because of its growing repu- detailed information about 911 operations, ac-
tation for successful drug busts.  Officers cident investigation, emergency response, cri-
patrol city and neighborhood streets with re- sis negotiation and crime prevention.  Other
sponse times to suspicious criminal activity at topics like the complexities of constitutional
about five minutes or less.  law, street gangs, vice/drug enforcement and
Under the leadership of Chief John King, less lethal weapons such as Tasers and pepper
a veteran of multiple deployments to Iraq and spray are also a part of the CPA experience.
Afghanistan, the Doraville PD strives to stay
current on the latest crime-fighting tactics and This is part one of a two-part series on
maintain current technology.  Many of the Doraville’s Citizen Police Academy. In part
department’s assets, including its new police two, which will be in the Dec. 9 issue of The
training center and its bi-annual CPA classes, Champion, participants talk about their expe-
In a display of SWAT strength showing how to rescue a
downed officer, smoke bombs are set off as the Doraville are funded from seized drug money. riences in the CPA.
PD’s M113 armored tank rolls into rescue position.
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Slain Dunwoody man

was a ‘big dreamer’
by Andrew Cauthen Memory Lingers on,” Ariel
[email protected] described Sneiderman as
a “man of brilliance taken
When Russell “Rusty” from us too young.” He was
Sneiderman was gunned also “a great and loving fa-
down after taking his child ther” and “the epitome of a
to school, a “big dreamer” family man,” Ariel said in
was snuffed out, his brother her song.
said during a press confer- Sneiderman’s friend Reg-
ence after the killing. gie Grandpierre agreed
My “whole family has that “family life was very
lost its brightest light and important to him,” add-
we don’t know why,” said ing that Sneiderman had a
Steve Sneiderman, the “good relationship with his
victim’s brother. And that is parents.” Grandpierre owns
why the Sneidermans put up a residential cleaning busi-
$10,000 of their own money ness, Total Maintenance, Rusty Sneiderman and his wife Andrea with their two children. Family members have set up Face-
to help catch the killer. which Sneiderman used for book and Twitter accounts to seek information on Sneiderman’s killer. Photo from Facebook
Sneiderman said his about eight years to clean
brother had “such a giving his home.

DEcaTuR
heart,” which he shared by Grandpierre said Sneider- ford Dunwoody Road in
volunteering with various man was mild-mannered, Dunwoody and one in Chi-
charitable organizations. articulate and always inter- cago. A second company,
From 2004-07, Rusty ested in how Total Main- Sneiderman Consulting, was

Terrific
Sneiderman served on the tenance was doing, often formed in May 2010.
board of the Osteogenesis offering insights in how to And in September, he
Imperfecta Foundation grow the business, Grandpi- joined two others in starting
(OIF), a non-profit orga- erre said. Although Grandpi- Star Voicemail. According
nization whose goal is to erre “never saw him socially to its profile on the Linked-
improve the quality of life or outside the confines of In Web site, this is a compa-
for people with osteogenesis
imperfecta, a congenital
bone disease.
“He was a very thought-
ful and professional man,”
his home,” Grandpierre said
he had a “very deep rela-
tionship” with Sneiderman.
Grandpierre said he is
baffled by Sneiderman’s
ny that “offers custom voice
mail greetings featuring
notable sports, movie, music
and TV personalities.” The
profile also says its “website
Thursdays
said Erika Ruebensaal, murder. “It doesn’t compute partners average over 400
associate director for mar-
keting and communications
at OIF. Ruebensaal said
with what I know of him. It
has all the characteristics of
a professional hit.”
million hits per month.”
The company’s Web site
at www.starvoicemail.com
Shop
Shop
Local
Shop
Shop
Decatur
Sneiderman has not worked
with OIF since 2007.
Sneiderman also served
Sneiderman worked for
the Innova Group, then as a
vice president at JP Morgan
is under construction and
Sneiderman’s two business
partners listed with the sec-
Local
Holiday shopping on
on the board of the greater Private Client Services, ac- retary of state could not be Church Street.
Georgia chapter of the Au- cording to his profile on the reached after multiple phone
tism Society of America, Linked-In Web site. Sneider- calls.
and the steering committee man worked as Discovery Police said that while
for Wish For Wendy, ben- Point Child Development Sneiderman was getting
efitting the Cystic Fibrosis Centers at its chief operating into his car to leave his
Foundation. officer from January 2009 child’s school, a gunman
Steve Sneiderman said to about April 2010, accord- approached him and fired
his brother “would do any- ing to a company spokes- several shots, striking
thing for anybody…. He man. He left to “pursue Sneiderman multiple times.
was always there for every- other business ventures,” the Dunwoody Police Chief Bil-
body. He wanted the best for spokesman said. ly Grogan said the two did
everyone.” An entrepreneur, Sneider- not appear to have spoken
“He was an absolutely man, who earned an MBA to each other. Witnesses told
wonderful person,” said from Harvard Business police the suspect fled the
Rabbi Analia Bortz of the School, has three compa- scene in a silver Dodge Car-
Congregation Or Hadash nies listed with the office avan with no license plate,
synagogue, where Sneider- of the Georgia secretary and was last seen traveling
man attended. of state. Crimson Transac- westbound on Mt. Vernon
Sivan Ariel, who also at- tion Specialists was started Parkway. 30 Shops and Restaurants
tended the synagogue with in 2008 and its registra- Police said there were Open Late Every Terrific Thursday
Sneiderman, wrote a song in tion was renewed in March several witnesses and the Through Dec. 16
memory of his life because 2010. According to its Web suspect is described as a
she felt his death “person- site, Crimson Transaction White male, in his 30s, ap-
ally” even though they were “specializes in mergers and proximately 5-foot-10. He
not personal friends. “I acquisitions of companies was wearing a hoodie or
felt compelled to write the with $30 million to $300 stocking cap. The suspect is decaturga.com
song,” Ariel said. “I guess million in annual revenue.” described as having a beard, thedecaturminute.com Downtown Decatur
it was a soul connection No one could be reached
Advertising funded by the Decatur Craft Beer Festival.
thing,” Ariel said. from Crimson Transaction, See Rusty On Page 13A
In her song “Your with one office at 4780 Ash-
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DeKalb County wants to

regulate personal care homes
by Andrew Cauthen meeting that DeKalb County legal boarding houses.” And must own and reside in the be allowed in single-family
[email protected] has “an overabundance of in some cases, an operator facility, obtain fire and elec- zones with a special land-
personal care homes.” Many may have several of these trical inspections and obtain use permit, according to the
In February, a mental of these homes, in which personal care homes on the a business license. ordinance. Personal care and
patient who had previously there are sometimes cases of same street or in the same Personal care homes and childcare facilities serving
been convicted of arson was substance abuse, “don’t need neighborhood. childcare institutions with seven or more people would
charged with setting another to be in neighborhoods,” If passed, the ordinance one to three residents would only be allowed in commer-
fire in a personal care home Johnson said. would require that all op- be allowed in single-family cial districts.
in Stone Mountain. The fire According to the pro- erators be licensed by the and multi-family neighbor- The ordinance is still be-
killed two people and injured posed ordinance, “many of state’s Department of Human hoods. Those facilities with ing studied by the county’s
four others. the group facilities are il- Resources. These operators four to six residents would planning commission.
The assisted care facility,
which was located on Au-
tumn Woods Court, housed
eight people and was unli-
censed.
Now the DeKalb County DeKalb County Wants to Hear From You
Board of Commissioners is Regarding the Proposed Franchise Agreement Renewal
considering an ordinance
that would regulate such with Comcast Cable Communications
facilities. According the ordi- Send your comments and/or concerns regarding Comcast’s current performance under
nance, many of these homes, the current franchise agreement and/or the future cable-related needs and interests of
which have been “proliferat- your community to [email protected].
ing throughout single-family
neighborhoods,” do not have
the required business li- The Champion Weather Dec. 2, 2010
censes. Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map Weather History
According to a letter by Today we will see sunny skies with a high Dec. 2, 1925 - A late season
Commissioner Larry John- THURSDAY temperature of 55º, humidity of 46% and hurricane caused extensive
Sunny
son posted on his Web site, High: 55 Low: 34
an overnight low of 34º. The record high Dunwoody damage across the Florida
“DeKalb County leads the temperature for today is 74º set in 1970. 53/33 Lilburn peninsula, then moved off the
Friday, skies will remain sunny with a Smyrna Doraville Georgia coast crossing Cape
state with over 200 personal FRIDAY high temperature of 55º. 54/34
54/34
Hatteras as a tropical storm. The
care homes and community Sunny
54/34
Snellville storm produced whole gales
Decatur
living arrangement facili- High: 55 Low: 32 *Last Week’s Almanac
Atlanta 55/34
55/34 along the Middle Atlantic and
ties. The majority of these Date Hi Lo Normals Precip
55/34 Southern New England coast.
SATURDAY Tuesday 70 55 61/41 0.13"
facilities are located in South Sunny Wednesday 60 53 61/41 0.02" College Park
Lithonia
56/34 Dec. 3, 1989 - Heavy snow and
DeKalb communities.” High: 52 Low: 35 Thursday 73 54 60/41 0.00" 56/34 Morrow high winds created blizzard
Johnson said at a recent Friday 67 37 60/41 0.14" 56/34 conditions in northern New
SUNDAY Saturday 51 32 60/40 0.00" Union City England. Snowfall totals in
Mostly Sunny Sunday 52 30 59/40 0.00" 56/34 Maine ranged up to 31 inches, at
High: 57 Low: 41 Monday 46 42 59/40 0.50" Limestone. Presque Isle, Maine
Hampton
Rusty
Rainfall . . . . . . .0.79" Average temp . .51.6 reported a record 30 inches of
57/35
MONDAY Normal rainfall . .0.98" Average normal 50.3 snow in 24 hours, along with
Continued From Page 12A Partly Cloudy Departure . . . . .-0.19" Departure . . . . .+1.3 wind gusts to 46 mph.
High: 54 Low: 41 *Data as reported from De Kalb-Peachtree Airport
although police said it is Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week Tonight's Planets
possible that it was fake. TUESDAY Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset
Rise Set
Sneiderman is survived Mostly Sunny New Thursday 7:24 a.m. 5:29 p.m. 4:06 a.m. 3:01 p.m. Full
Mercury 9:11 a.m. 6:48 p.m.
by a wife, Andrea, and two High: 58 Low: 44 12/5 Friday 7:25 a.m. 5:29 p.m. 5:14 a.m. 3:44 p.m. 12/21
Venus 4:16 a.m. 3:24 p.m.
children, a son and a daugh- WEDNESDAY
Saturday 7:26 a.m. 5:29 p.m. 6:21 a.m. 4:33 p.m.
Mars 8:41 a.m. 6:27 p.m.
Sunday 7:27 a.m. 5:29 p.m. 7:25 a.m. 5:28 p.m.
ter. Sunny Monday 7:28 a.m. 5:29 p.m. 8:22 a.m. 6:26 p.m.
Jupiter 1:38 p.m. 1:25 a.m.
First Last
“My niece and nephew High: 61 Low: 45 12/13 Tuesday 7:28 a.m. 5:29 p.m. 9:13 a.m. 7:27 p.m. 12/27
Saturn 2:58 a.m. 2:42 p.m.
will never know their fa- Wednesday 7:29 a.m. 5:29 p.m. 9:56 a.m. 8:28 p.m.
Uranus 1:43 p.m. 1:39 a.m.
ther,” his brother said. “No Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia
one should have to face

?
The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with scattered snow today
that.” through Saturday, with the highest temperature of 48º in Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. What is a fulgerite?
The Dunwoody Police 0 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+ The Southeast will see mostly clear skies today through Saturday, with the highest
Department has implement- UV Index
temperature of 77º in Miami, Fla. The Northwest will see scattered rain and snow today and Friday,
Answer: It is a glassy substance
ed a Internet-based program 0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, partly cloudy skies and isolated snow Saturday, with the highest temperature of 62º in Colville, Wash.
created when lightning strikes soil.
that allows residents to 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High The Southwest will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies today and Friday, isolated showers
Sunday, with the highest temperature of 77º in Chino, Calif.
leave anonymous tips online 11+: Extreme Exposure © 2010. Accessweather.com, Inc.
or via a text message. The StarWatch By Gary Becker - Brian Marsden: Astronomer Go-To
program, called Tipsoft, is The astronomical world lost a key player with the death, on November 18, of Brian Marsden, 73. He was responsible for sifting through the vast amounts of astronom-
available by accessing the ical information necessary to calculate the accurate orbital paths of new comets and asteroids. He coordinated the efforts of the International Astronomical Union’s
department’s Web site at Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (1968-2000) and Minor Planet Center (1978-2006) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and as such was on the forefront of vir-
tually every new discovery made in astronomy that required additional observations to refine positional accuracy. I spoke to Marsden once, a long time ago, trying to
ww.dunwoodypolice.com. get an informational update about a comet that I was trying to observe. I thought the conversation would last, maybe 30 seconds, but the man that I found on the other end of the line
To send a tip via message, was a very affable human being, albeit a little difficult to understand with his thick British accent. We talked for over five minutes, and he went out of his way to make sure that I had
a person can text DPDTIPS the correct information that I needed. Just like Carl Sagan became the common man’s astronomer, Marsden became the point man for the media’s search for information about new
discoveries. Marsden’s whole life was spent in the pursuit to refine the mathematics about how to predict where objects were in the solar system. He got a special joy from thwarting
and the message” to 274637 astronomical doomsayers who discovered asteroids that seemed to be headed for Earth impact and developed mathematical tools to construct more accurate orbits in shorter time spans
(CRIMES). to more rapidly dispel these rumors. The New York Times once described Marsden as the “Cheery Herald of Fear.” Eclipse chaser, Joe Rao, probably summed up Marsden best by
saying he would talk to anyone regardless of his station in life, “a really nice guy!” We’ll miss you Brian. www.astronomy.org.
HEaltH THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 • PAGE 14A

Fatal crashes involving teen drivers drop

by Mike Stobbe CDC’s Morbidity and Mor- “It’s that state laws en- The author of the report, ting back and cruising.”
tality Weekly Report. acted in the last 15 years CDC epidemiologist Ruth In New York, the driver’s
ATLANTA (AP) Far The rate of such fatal are taking teens out of the Shults, said rural states such license restrictions can at
fewer people are dying in crashes has been declining most hazardous driving situ- as Wyoming tend to have times be annoying, said Ali
car crashes with teens at the since 1996. Experts credit ations,” such as driving at higher rates of traffic deaths. Janicki, a 17-year-old high
wheel, but it’s not because a range of factors, includ- night or with other teens in One problem is that remote school senior in the town of
teenagers are driving more ing safer cars with air bags the car, he said. stretches of road are hard to North White Plains.
cautiously. Experts say laws and highway improvements, Graduated driver’s li- reach quickly by ambulance, Janicki had a “junior”
are tougher, and cars and which reduce the risk of censing programs, as they and even harder to get a license when she was 16,
highways are safer. death. are called, began appearing critically injured person to a which restricted her from
Fatal car crashes involv- The number of non-fatal in 1996, and 49 states now trauma center, experts say. driving after 9 p.m. and
ing teen drivers fell by accidents involving driv- have them. Some are stricter Lorrie Pozarik, a con- from driving with more than
about a third over five years, ers 16 and 17 years old has than others, which may be sultant to Wyoming state one other youth in the car.
according to a new federal been dropping as well— one reason death rates vary government on traffic safety She broke the rules a few
report that credits tougher by 31 percent from 2004 by state, Rader said. issues, said the state ranks times, giving her sister and
restrictions on younger driv- through 2008, according to The CDC found that poorly in seat-belt use. A a friend a ride home from
ers. government figures. Wyoming had the highest love of pickup trucks has a school, or driving home
The number of deaths The decline is similar to death rate, with about 60 lot to do with that. from a movie after 9.
tied to these accidents the 36 percent drop in fatal traffic fatalities involving “People feel like, ‘‘I’m Sometimes, she also
dropped from about 2,200 in crashes reported in the new 16- and 17-year-old drivers in a pickup, I don’t need a needed a parent to drive her
2004 to 1,400 in 2008, the CDC report. per 100,000 people that age. belt,’” Pozarik said. “Our to nighttime parties. “It kind
Centers for Disease Control Experts say a chief rea- New York and New Jersey, No. 1 fatal crash is a single- of bugged me,” she said.
and Prevention said. son is that most states have which have rigorous driving vehicle rollover. It happens “But I understand why.”
The CDC looked at fatal been getting tougher on restrictions on teens, had the to be the one crash where She said she was nearly
accidents involving drivers when teens can drive and lowest rates, about 10 per a seat belt is most effective in an accident, but blamed
who were 16 or 17. There when they can carry pas- 100,000. when it comes to saving another—older—driver’s
were more than 9,600 such sengers. Wyoming’s driver’s li- your life. error. “I think older people,
incidents during the five- “It’s not that teens are cense laws are laxer than “The bottom line is that past about 40, should have
year span, and more than becoming safer,” said Russ some other states. For ex- we have no perception of to take a test and make sure
11,000 people died, includ- Rader, spokesman for the ample, 16-year-olds are al- risk in Wyoming,” Pozarik their eyes are still working
ing more than 4,000 of the Insurance Institute for High- lowed to drive until 11 p.m., continued. “You’re driving the same way,” she said.
teen drivers and more than way Safety, an Arlington, or in some cases even later, along the highway, there Associated Press writer
3,400 of their passengers. Va.-based research group while other states force isn’t a car in sight. You can Ben Neary in Cheyenne,
The report is published funded by auto insurance them off the roads starting see 10 miles in 20 direc- Wyo., contributed to this
in the Oct. 29 issue of the companies. at 9 p.m. tions, and you’re sort of sit- report.
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Johnson to replace Castellani; McFadden goes to appeals

court, Nahmias keeps Georgia Supreme Court seat
DeKalb County prosecutor A DeKalb County assistant also were on the ballot. In a race, with 94 percent of precincts
Courtney Johnson took 61.4 district attorney, Johnson said in a Georgia Supreme Court race reporting, Chris McFadden, an
percent of the vote in a Nov. statement during the campaign that with 94 percent of precincts attorney in private practice, held
30 runoff election to defeat she is concerned about how budget reporting, incumbent David a lead of 61.4 percent of the vote
Dunwoody lawyer Michael cuts will affect the courts and Nahmias, a graduate of Harvard over challenger Antoinette “Toni”
Rothenberg for Superior Court that her experience in the judicial Law School, with 68 percent of Davis, a former staff attorney
judge—Stone Mountain Circuit. system provides a unique vantage the vote was leading challenger for the Georgia Supreme Court.
She takes the seat vacated by point to identify ways the courts Tamela “Tammy” Adkins, who McFadden, author of the book
retiring Judge Robert Castellani. can be made more efficient without heads a family law practice in Georgia Appellate Practice, likes
At press time 99 percent of the reducing service to the community. Lawrenceville. to say that the literally wrote the
precincts had reported. Two statewide judgeships In a Georgia Court of Appeals book Georgia appellate practice.

Callenwolde
Continued From Page 1A

Callanwolde is perfect for

showcasing holiday decora-
tions. The design is an open
plan in which most of the
historic 27,000-square-foot
Tudor-Gothic mansion’s rooms
adjoin the great halls on each
floor. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places,
Callanwolde, now a fine arts
center operated by DeKalb
County, is considered an ar-
chitectural landmark. Proceeds
from Christmas at Callan-
wolde support the center’s arts
programs.
As visitors move from
room to room, there are spar-
kling lights, magnificent floral
displays, garlands of greenery, of Callanwolde’s famed Aeo- New this year are Callan
trees decorated in themes to lian Organ. Café, an Irish coffee house
match the rooms, and elegant A Gingerbread Village that offers beverages, desserts
holiday art pieces to leave vis- made up of holiday ginger- and snacks, and Battle of the
itors wide-eyed with wonder. bread structures created by top Ice. On Saturday, Dec. 11, at
The 90-year-old mansion has Atlanta chefs will be on dis- 2 p.m. in the outdoor amphi-
been decorated by some of At- play in the Petite Hall. Those theatre, chefs from across the
lanta’s top floral designers and who find the little gumdrop- Southeast will participate in
by members of the Georgia and frosting-covered buildings Battle of the Ice, a competi-
Chapter of the American Soci- too charming to leave behind tion of ice carving skills with
ety of Interior Designers, the will be pleased to learn that the winning team receiving the
world’s largest organization of they are available for purchase “Callanwolde Cup” and going
professional designers. and may be picked up on the to Alaska in 2011 to compete
This year’s offering will last day of the event. Also in the World Championship of
be all that visitors remember for sale in the Petite Hall are Ice Carving.
and more, according to Sum- one-of-a-kind handmade items
mers. The theme, A Roaring created by instructors and stu- Christmas at Callanwolde
‘20s Christmas, recalls the dents at the Callanwolde Artist continues through Dec. 12.
early 20th century years when Studio. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
the Candler family actually There will be two special is located at 980 Briarcliff
lived in the mansion and holi- events for children in conjunc- Road, NE, Atlanta. There is
day decorations reflected the tion with Christmas at Callan- free parking and free shuttle
prosperity and opulence of the wolde—Breakfast With Santa bus service available one-half
20th century’s third decade. at 9 a.m. on each of the first mile north at Emory Universi-
The mood is further en- three Saturdays in December ty. For more information, call
hanced by the scent of Christ- and Teddy Bear Tea at 3 p.m. (404) 872-5338 or visit www.
mas evergreens and the sounds on each of the first three Sun- christmasatcallanwolde.org.
of holiday music and enter- days in December.
tainment, including the music

Happy Hanukkah
A Section • Page 16A THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010

AROUND DEKALB
ATLANTA The Atlanta Foundation for
Psychoanalysis are sponsoring
with Lisa Coleman, a singer,
songwriter and author who
This is a fundraiser that benefits
the Mary Miller Decatur Youth
a free screening of the 2005 writes children songs and books Fund and the Decatur Preserva-
film Everything is Illuminated, inspired by true experiences with tion Alliance. Tickets for the Tour
Writers’ session announced Friday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. nature and animals. Coleman’s of Homes are $20 in advance
in White Hall, 205, Emory books and songs are used to and $25 at the door. Advance
Charis Circle and Charis University, Atlanta. In the film, a teach and encourage young tickets are available at The Sev-
Books & More have announced Jewish-American man makes a minds joy and compassion enteen Steps, The Seen Gal-
that Writing With Intent, a journey to the Ukraine in search for animals, people and the lery, Bicycle South, Intown Ace
facilitated group, open to writers of the woman who saved his environment. She uses her Hardware and Taj Ma Hound.
of fiction and creative non-fiction, grandfather’s life during the guitar, storybook projections For more information please log
will be held Monday, Dec. 13, Holocaust. Led by a couple of and the audience to share the on to www.decaturtourofhomes.
6:30-8:30 p.m. The session is local and colorful characters, stories in each of her books. com.
for writers who want a serious his eventful and sometimes The event is recommended for
group to provide constructive humorous trip leads to some ages 3-7, but younger toddlers
criticism, motivational exercises, unexpected revelations. The are welcome too. PushPush
and interpersonal accountability discussant will be Stefanie Theater is located at 121 New
to keep their writing on track. Speanburg, MSW, who is Street, Decatur. Sessions will be
STONE
Writers are encouraged to a candidate at the Emory Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at
bring copies of their work to Psychoanalytic Institute. Parking 10:30 a.m. The $5 per person
share for critique. For more near White Hall is available for fee includes juice and snack.
information, contact Elizabeth at free starting at 7 p.m. in the new
[email protected]. Charis Oxford Road parking deck. For
For more information, e-mail
[email protected] or
MOUNTAIN
Circle and Charis Books & More more information, contact Rose call (404) 377-6332.
are located at 1189 Euclid Ave., Jordan at (404) 727-5886. Woman’s club to host home
NE, Atlanta. Teens to rally against tour
underage drinking
Embry Hills UMC to host The Stone Mountain
‘Night in Bethlehem’ AVONDALE DeKalb Community Woman’s Club will host a one-
day Christmas Home Tour on
Promise (DCP) will kick off its
The Family Life Center of
Embry Hills United Methodist
ESTATES campaign to prevent underage
drinking with a communitywide
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. The tour will include
Church will once again become celebration Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 four homes, each one different
the Village of Bethlehem on Annual tour of homes set for and unique. In addition, the
Dec. 12 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Word Church
Saturday, Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m. International, 2030 Wesley Wells Brown House, home of
This free event will be held Chapel Road, Decatur. the Stone Mountain Historic
indoors, with shops for learning The 18th Annual Avondale Society, will be open for tours
Estates Tour of Homes is Dec. DCP is made possible
and doing that include aromatic through a Strategic Prevention and a number of vendors will
spices, musical instruments, 12 from 3-8 p.m. Seven homes be showing and selling their
will be featured with daylight and Framework State Incentive
coins, leather working, weaving Grant. Its mission is to reduce wares there. A box lunch,
and dyeing, a bakery, and a candlelight tours. Presale tickets featuring the Woman’s Club
are $12 at Avondale Antiques, the incidence of arrest among
farmer’s market with fruits, youth due to the possession chicken salad, will be served at
vegetables and grains. There Avondale City Hall, Finders the Stone Mountain Woman’s
Keepers Furniture, Real Salon of alcohol and alcohol-
will also be a covered stable related products. The target Club Clubhouse, 5513 E.
with a living Nativity and animals and Seventeen Steps. Tickets Mountain Street in Stone
will be available at the Avondale communities are Lithonia,
from The Little Red Barn in Decatur and East Atlanta. Mountain between 11 a.m. and
Calhoun. Visitors can experience Community Club for $15. Visit 2 p.m. Tickets for the tour,
www.avondaletourofhomes. Project partners include local
the sights, smells and sounds law enforcers, schools, criminal which includes lunch, are $20
of what it may have been like com for more information. The each and are available from any
annual holiday market will run in justice representatives and youth
2,000 years ago – when a baby organizations, as well as SADD, member of the club. Tickets
was born. Embry Hills United conjunction with the tour, from may also be purchased at ART
noon to 6 p.m. at the Avondale MADD and Beyond the Bell, Inc.
Methodist is located at 3304 For more information, call Station, the Stone Mountain
Henderson Mill Road near the Community Club. The market Welcome Center and the Old
features art, jewelry, handbags, (770) 235-8108 or e-mail
intersection with Chamblee- [email protected]. Post Office Emporium. The
Tucker Road, Atlanta. soaps and lotions and many day of the tour, tickets will be
For additional information other items. available at the Woman’s Club
about Embry Hills United Annual candlelight tour and at each of the homes on
Methodist Church and directions upcoming the tour. Co-chairwomen of the
to the church, visit www.
embryhillsumc.org. DECATUR Decatur’s 28th annual Holiday
tour are Elizabeth Wells, Sue
Shoemaker and Kim Sekulow.

Free film screening Theater offers stories, music Candlelight Tour of Homes will
announced for children (photo in folder) be held Dec. 3 and 4, 5:30– 9
p.m. The tour features nine older
The Psychoanalytic Saturdays in December, homes in the Oakhurst neigh-
Community in Atlanta and PushPush Theater will present borhood of Decatur, which cel-
storytelling and a sing-along ebrates its centennial this year.
business THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 • PAGE 17A

Moving without shaking up the budget Hotel executive

honored by his
by Kathy Mitchell
[email protected]
alma mater
Fred Cerrone, president
Despite the down econ- and CEO of DeKalb
omy—in some instances County-based Hotel
because of it—people keep Equities, was one of five
moving from one home to alumni and
another. That observation one honorary
inspired Lewis Sills and alumnus
Anthony Boea, who de- honored
scribe themselves as men recently at the
with entrepreneurial spirits, eighth annual J.
to start a moving company. Mack Robinson
The difference between College of
their company and others, Cerrone Business
they say, is rates. “We real- Alumni Awards
ized that a lot of the people Celebration held at Georgia
moving today are moving State University.
because their circumstances Awards were based on
have changed. We wanted both business achievements
to start a business, but we and community service.
also wanted to serve the Cerrone’s hospitality
community,” Sills said. career spans a four-decade
“We saw a lot of people progression from desk clerk
in the area who have been at Boston’s largest hotel
uprooted because they lost to managing operations
a job, their business had Lewis Stills, one of two partners at the newly opened L and A Movers, said that the tough economy
prompted them to start a moving company that offers customers rates much lower than are typically for hotels throughout the
become less profitable or available. Photo by Kathy Mitchell country to launching Hotel
[they] have had to accept Equities in 1989.
work in another area. They Cerrone holds an M.B.A.
are moving because they of people in the area trying you moving in the right di- who work on an as-needed from Georgia State Univer-
have no choice. They have to move on a tight budget. rection.’” basis. sity and an A.S. in hotel and
been forced to enter another Sills said that his compa- Because the business is Boea said that even restaurant management from
season of their lives, but ny, L and A Movers, based only a few weeks old, Sills though L and A Movers has Miami Dade College.
they can’t necessarily af- in Decatur, charges rates said, it’s impossible to know only been operating a few Recipients were selected
ford the move.” that are significantly lower how profitable it will be. He weeks, business has been by a committee comprising
Boea added, “We offer than those charged by tra- said that he and his partner better than he expected, alumni representatives,
an alternative to either hir- ditional moving companies. are able to offer deeply dis- “We’re getting calls on a members of the College
ing one of the big moving “We don’t charge for boxes counted rate because their daily basis,” he said. “Peo- Board of Advisors and
companies or customers and we charge 35 cents a overhead is so low. Right ple are absolutely pleased at faculty/staff members.
moving themselves. Mov- mile; the industry standard now they have no office or the rates we quote.”
ing can be especially tough is about 99 cents a mile,” he office staff. The business, An MBA student at
for women and older peo- said, adding that customers which Sills said is fully Emory University, Sills
ple. It’s not an easy job.” will save at least a third— licensed, operates through said he and Boea, owner
Some customers aren’t often more—compared with cell phones and a newly of two Internet companies,
sure where their next per- what they might spend with launched Web site. “We go researched the business
manent home will be and another company. to the customers, they don’t thoroughly before launching
need to move their belong- Despite the price break, have to come to us,” he said. it. Although it was inspired Celebrating more than 70 Years
ings to a storage facility Sills said, customers still get Sills said that he and by a struggling economy, of Service
until they figure it out. In a full-service move. “We do Boea, who met working out Sills said, the business is not
fact, owners of a storage
facility in Decatur—people
all the packing and handle
the details just the way other
at the same gym, do a good
deal of the moving them-
temporary. “We’re in this to
stay,” he said.
EVENTS
Sills knew—made them moving companies do,” he selves along with a part- December 6th – First Monday Lunch –
Keynote speakers – CEO Burrell Ellis
aware of the large number said. “Our slogan is ‘We get time staff of three movers, and Commissioner Larry Johnson.
Topic: The Year in Review – 2011
Priorities. Location: Atlanta Perimeter
Center Marriott – 246 Perimeter Center
Parkway, Atlanta. Register your
attendance online by Dec. 3, 2010.

Mediterranean grill opens in Dunwoody

December 9th - Holiday Bash – DeKalb
Chamber 2011 Board Member
Reception and Holiday Mixer. Time:
5:30 – 7:30 pm. Location: Holiday Inn
Select – Decatur - 130 Clairemont Ave.,
Café Sababa, a new Mediterranean to offer an awesome, fun and cool knowledge of the spices and cooking Decatur, GA 30030. Register online.

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EduCation THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 • PAGE 18A

DeKalb’s Morehouse men receive national science awards

by Pureterrah Witcher sciences, a total of 11 More-
[email protected] house students won awards.
Six of those students partici-
Competing with more than pate in the Dr. John H. Hopps Jr.
2,000 undergraduate students Defense Research Scholars Pro-
at the largest minority research gram, which seeks to double the
convention in the country, two number of Morehouse students
Morehouse College students pursuing graduate degrees in the
and natives of DeKalb County sciences, technology, engineer-
won top awards – taking home ing and mathematics.
both medals and money. In the 1990s John H. Hopps
Jabari Elliott and Adriel Jr. was the deputy undersecre-
James – both Stephenson High tary of defense for laboratories
graduates – received $250 each and basic sciences at the U.S.
and were honored at the Annual Department of Defense. Before
Biomedical Research Confer- the DOD, Hopps was provost
ence for Minority Students and senior vice president for
(ABRCMS) held last month in academic affairs at Morehouse.
Charlotte, N.C. Program officials said since
Elliott received a biochemical its debut in fall 2006 the pro-
science award for doing some- gram has grown from 22 stu-
thing that had never been done dents to 91 and more than 90
– crystallizing a C-terminal frag- percent of them have performed
ment of the Cog3 protein. research at institutions of higher
“I know it sounds complicat- education such as Harvard,
ed, but if you don’t have it (Cog3 Stanford and the University of
protein) or there are defects, you Washington.
die,” Elliott said. “Our students are able to do
Over the summer Elliott did this kind of research because
research at Princeton University of Dr. Hopps’ vision and hu-
where he said several experi- manitarian gestures. He loved
ments were under way to crystal- science and wanted Morehouse
lize a fragment or whole of this men to do well. In his honor the
particular protein. DOD has continually supported
“Everyone was trying to do us,” executive director of the
it, but I was able to crystallize a program Rahmelle Thompson
fragment of this protein, which said.
helps you get better crystal mor- “Many of these students are
phology and do a better structur- in financial need. So we want to
al study on the protein to find out encourage young men to apply.
how it works. It’s important be- We give scholarships. The DOD
cause if there are defects in this has given Morehouse $8 million
protein the cell dies. The protein just to groom these gentlemen to
is in all eukaryotes, including hu- get a Ph.D after they matriculate
mans,” he added. at Morehouse College,” she said.
His longtime classmate and Freshmen students who are
friend Adriel James was one of accepted into Morehouse Col-
three sophomore students from lege can apply to the Hopps
more than 285 colleges and uni- program. If accepted into the
versities in the United States who program students take summer
competed and won an award in classes and perform a research
microbiological science. project. Based on grades and re-
For his summer research search contribution they are then
project at University of Mary- invited to participate in the four-
land-Eastern Shore, James year program.
looked at the prevalence and Students who are accepted
severity of mycobacteriosis in into the full four-year program
white perch. can receive up to $15,000 in
“Mycobateriosis is a disease scholarship funding per year
that affects many fish through- toward the college’s $20,000
out the world. We wanted to tuition.
pinpoint the exact age of when Both Elliott and James credit
the fish get these diseases,” the Hopps program with their
James said. success.
“We now know about what “It’s amazing. I wouldn’t
age they get it, however it’s not have been doing this if it wasn’t
yet certain how they get the for Hoops. I wouldn’t have done
disease. Scientists haven’t pin- research at Princeton – or prob-
pointed the origin either. We do ably anywhere. I would have
know that it’s the same bacteria been so closed minded to what
that cause tuberculosis in hu- I could do in my field,” Elliott
mans,” he added. said. Morehouse College students Jabari Elliott (left) and Adriel James
(right) both Stephenson High School graduates received top awards
At the conference designed James concurred. at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students.
to encourage underrepresented “I feel the same way. It’s Photo by Pureterrah Witcher
minority students to pursue ad- opened up a whole new set of
vanced training and education in options for me,” he added.
the biomedical and behavioral
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Emory’s Rollins School school to five generations. faculty funds from the gift, “This wonderful gift team called Fernbank LINKS
of Public Health gets new The new building is home approximately 560 students represents a significant in- represented the county at the
building, students to the departments of epi- could see a direct benefit in vestment in their continued South’s Boosting Engineer-
demiology, environmental the classroom. success.” ing Science and Technology
Emory’s student popula- health and global health. Funding for faculty be- (BEST) regional competition
tion and reputation as a des- It also provides additional yond the basics has been rel- held at Auburn University on
tination university has grown teaching and meeting space, atively scarce as many col- DeKalb schools set dates Nov. 20.
with the opening of a second including the 250-seat Rol- leges and universities have for community superinten- Although the group did
building for the Rollins lins Auditorium, and three tightened their budgets. And dent search meetings not win, of the seven teams
School of Public Health. floors of laboratory space. while donors to colleges are representing Georgia in the
Since construction of the often enthusiastic about giv- The DeKalb County regional competition, Fern-
new building began in 2008, ing to student scholarships, School System will host two bank LINKS received the
the school has experienced Agnes Scott receives $1 donor support of faculty is community meetings this BEST Web Site and Best Ex-
record enrollment of new million pledge for faculty much less common, espe- month regarding the DeKalb hibit and placed fourth in the
master of public health and support cially a gift as flexible to fac- County Board of Education overall BEST Award awards
master of science in public ulty needs as this gift, said superintendent search pro- at the Georgia BEST compe-
health students in 2009 and Agnes Scott College re- Rob Parker, vice president cess. The public is invited to tition at Southern Polytech-
2010. ceived a $1 million pledge for college advancement. attend both meetings. nic University on Oct. 23.
University officials said from an anonymous alumna Bridget Roosa, assistant Community meetings will BEST is a middle and
what began as a master’s to support faculty – the larg- professor of dance and direc- be held at the following loca- high school robotics com-
program with 16 students in est single gift for faculty tor of the dance, used faculty tions: petition whose mission is to
1975 has evolved to become development in the college’s development funds to attend engage and excite students
one of the top 10 public history. a two-week workshop at • Peachtree Middle School at about engineering, science,
health schools in the nation The funds will be used by Ohio State University to gain 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7 and technology as well as in-
with more than 1,000 stu- faculty to pursue significant certification to teach Labano- • Columbia High School at 7 spire them to pursue careers
dents. opportunities for profession- tation, a form of dance that p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 in these fields.
“This year, Rollins had al renewal that will enhance uses abstract symbols to de- Fernbank LINKS has par-
more applicants for admis- their teaching and ultimately scribe what the body does to The school board is seek- ticipated in this competition
sion than any other school of benefit Agnes Scott students. perform movement. ing a permanent superinten- every year since 2004.
public health in the country, “Our faculty is superb Roosa will then share dent for the DeKalb County This was the group’s
except for the considerably teacher-scholars who seek this method with students School System. School of- fourth trip to Auburn to com-
older and larger Johns Hop- creative ways to integrate in dance courses at Agnes ficials said finding a superin- pete in the South’s BEST.
kins,” Emory University their research and teaching Scott and with dancers in the tendent is one of the board’s The team is made up of 15
President James W. Wagner and make learning come larger community who dance most important responsibili- students, some of whom par-
said. alive,” Elizabeth Kiss, pres- the choreography. ties and the board is conduct- ticipate in the Robotics and
“For students seeking ident of Agnes Scott, said. Another faculty member, ing a national search for a Engineering Advanced Stud-
global health careers, no “This generous gift will Violet Johnson, professor leader for DeKalb schools. ies class, and others who are
institution attracted more ap- enrich faculty scholarship of history, spent one month part of the NASA SEMAA
plicants than Rollins. Dean and teaching and bring conducting research in Lon- High school robotics team Outreach program offered at
Curran has said often that wonderful benefits to them, don on the experiences of represents DeKalb in Fernbank Science Center.
this surge of interest on the to their students and to our Sierra Leonean refugees. South’s BEST competition The students are in ninth
part of students—and from shared intellectual life on Johnson examined the re- through 12th grades. LINKS
potential faculty and re- campus.” cords of non-governmental DeKalb County School students prepare for careers
search/program partners—is Faculty may use the funds organizations, churches, system students who make in science, technology, engi-
without a doubt due in part to do everything from visit- mosques, the Sierra Leone up the robotics engineering neering and mathematics.
to the promise of the Claudia ing scholarly archives to High Commission in London
Nance Rollins Building,” developing a new course to and consulates in Sussex/
Wagner said. collaborative research proj- Brighton, Liverpool and
Members of the Rollins ects involving students. Manchester, community
family and the Emory com- “A student scholarship newspapers in South London Come see what everyone is talking about!
munity recently dedicated is a great help to the student and Sierra Leonean immi-
the Claudia Nance Rollins to whom it’s awarded, but grant associations. Greenforest-McCalep Christian
Building, which houses a funds for faculty have the The research will be used Early Learning Center
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Fast and furious

THE CHAMPION FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010• PAGE 21A

DeKalb
sports
highlights
Tucker benefiting from quick starts in playoffs FOOTBALL
Class AAAA: Tucker 42,
by Robert Naddra Ware County 3—Bashr Coles
[email protected] rushed for 141 yards and two

T
touchdowns, and N’Quan
ucker fans have Maggett added 86 yards rush-
come to realize the ing and two scores for the Ti-
importance of ar- gers (13-0), who are advancing
riving to football to the semifinals for the third
games on time this season. time in four seasons under
With the exception of coach Franklin Stephens.
a couple of games early in Leading 22-0 at halftime, the
the season, the Tigers have Tigers scored two defensive
managed to put their op- touchdowns. James Vaughters
ponents in a hole by the scored on a 28-yard fumble
end of the first quarter. That return and Ramal Davis recov-
trend has continued into the ered a fumble and returned it 24
playoffs as the Tigers have yards for a score. The Tigers
face Starr’s Mill (13-0) in the
not been challenged through semifinals on Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.,
the first three rounds of the at Hallford Stadium.
Class AAAA state playoffs.
The Tigers (13-0) have Class AAA: Burke County
outscored their three state 45, Cedar Grove 20—Johna-
playoff opponents by a total than McCrary passed for 289
of 63-0 in the first quarter. yards and ran for two touch-
Tucker’s 42-3 blowout of downs for the Saints (8-5).
Region 2 third seed Ware Burke led 22-20 at halftime and
AAAA Third-round state championship playoffs. Tucker v. Ware Co. Tucker’s Chris Sanders makes an
County even was a surprise acrobatic leap after an interception. Tucker went on to defeat Ware Co. 42-3. Photo by Travis Hudgons scored 23 unanswered points
to Tigers’ coach Franklin in the second half. Despite the
Stephens. loss, this is the most wins in a
“We were able to move season for the Saints since 1999
the ball and score against and the most successful playoff
Ware County,” Stephens run since advancing t the state
said. “I was a little surprised championship game in 1991.
at the score, but we’re play-
ing well right now. They’re WRESTLING
well prepared and the kids McNair won six weight classes
are executing on offense.” to claim first place in the Miller
Four Ware County turn- Grove Invitational tournament
overs helped Tucker put Nov. 27. Tucker, with three
away its opponent. After individual champions, placed
second and Miller Grove was
a Ware fumble in the first third. The tournament is an an-
quarter, N’Quan Maggett nual fund-raiser for the Miller
scored on runs of 4 and 43 Grove wrestling program and
yards, then Bashr Coles is sponsored by the U.S. Army.
added a 6-yard touchdown Here are the top four finishers
run. A two-point conversion in each weight class:
made it 22-0 after the first 103: 1. Aleema Favors,
15 minutes. Arabia Mountain; 2. An
“I really don’t have an Vu, Towers; 3. Darius Har-
answer for the quick starts,” ris, McNair; 4. Daquan
Stephens said. “It’s a credit Jacob Sealand (53) stands over James Vaughters while he recovers a forced fumble, which resulted in Zachery, Miller Grove.
to our kids and the staff. We a Tucker defensive touchdown. Photo by Travis Hudgons 112: 1. Khalil Williams, Mc-
have been playing well at Nair; 2. Romanze Swain,
the start of games.” Tucker; 3. Nymeh Ellison,
Tucker has outscored holds the school record for “They’re a big, physi- rushing mark for the season Miller Grove; 4. MyKale
Loganville, Hiram and rushing touchdowns in a cal team, but mentality-wise and scored two touchdowns Dorsey, Arabia Mountain.
Ware by a total of 130- season and is two away from we’re similar,” Stephens said. against East Paulding. 119: 1. Scott Coleman,
31 on the strength on its tying for sixth place on the “They have an option-style “Their running back Jonesboro; 2. Diego Bap-
versatile running attack. county’s single-season rush- offense out of the shotgun, is big with great speed; he tista, Tucker; 3. Tauji McK-
Coles has gained 409 yards ing touchdown list. but they like to run the ball a can run away from people,” enzie, McNair; 4. Cullin
with six touchdowns and Tucker is the only DeKalb lot.” Stephens said. “And their Barksdale, Arabia Mountain
Maggett has rushed for 283 County team remaining in the The Panthers have been quarterback makes things 125: 1. Tam Vu, Towers; 2.
yards and five scores in the playoffs after Cedar Grove successful running the ball, happen.” Lorne Spencer, Tucker; 3.
playoffs. lost in the Class AAA quarter- as shown against East Pauld- Both teams compare fa- Carlton Benjamin, Miller
Through 13 games this finals 45-20 to Burke County ing. Running back Zach vorably on defense as well, Grove; 4. Deniko West, McNair.
on Friday in Waynesboro. Laskey set the school record Stephens said. 130: 1. Zeontaye McCay,
season, both have surpassed McNair; 2. Terry Aldridge,
the 1,000-yard mark. Coles The Tigers look to ex- for rushing yards in a sea- “They’re big and physi-
tend their trend of fast starts son with 135 yards and two cal up front, Stephens said. Tucker; 3. Caleb Thomas,
has rushed for 1,255 yards Stone Mountain; 4. Wesley
and 20 touchdowns while against Starr’s Mill (13-0), touchdowns last week. He “We’re cut from the same
which beat East Paulding last has 1,460 yards on the sea- cloth, because our linebackers Calhoun, Arabia Mountain.
Maggett has 1,006 yards
and 23 scores. Maggett weekend 28-0 in the third son. Quarterback Adam Hol- and our defensive front are
round. ley surpassed the 1,000-yard very physical.” See Highlights on Page 24A
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Impact players:
by Robert Naddra
Group of freshmen turning
heads as starters in college
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UNC-Wilmington women’s
basketball coach Cynthia Cooper-
Dyke knew her diminutive point
guard was capable of starting in
college.
Cooper-Dyke, after all, had
been recruiting Alisha Andrews for
three years, watching her in high
school at Redan and in AAU games.
Andrews originally signed with
Prairie View A&M, where Cooper-
Dyke was the coach, but followed
her to Wilmington in May when
Cooper-Dyke was hired as the head
coach there.
Four games into the season, in
a home game against High Point
University, Cooper-Dyke discov-
ered something about Andrews she
didn’t know.
UNC-Wilmington’s Alisha Andrews, left, a graduate of Redan, and Florida’s Kayla Lewis,
Andrews, a 5-foot starting point a graduate of Southwest DeKalb, have earned starting roles in college after stellar high
guard, zipped a one-handed pass school careers. Photos provided by UNC-Wilmington and the University of Florida
off the dribble from near half-court. sports information departments
The ball made its way through a
maze of players and into the hands
of a teammate under the basket, like most freshmen, all five have forward by Gators’ coach Amanda “I envisioned her as an impact
who turned and made the shot. earned starting positions on solid Butler. player from the beginning,” But-
“Well, her chest caught the programs. In college, Lewis finds herself ler said. “As good as she’s doing,
ball,” Cooper-Dyke said. “The “I think she has the potential to making mental notes in practice and she’s only scratched the surface of
player was so surprised with the do whatever she wants,” Cooper- watching a lot of game video to be her potential. Every day is like a
pass, then she realized she was wide Dyke said of Andrews. “She contin- prepared for the next game. discovery process for her. The best
open under the basket. I absolutely ually asks questions and continues “I’m still trying to find myself,” thing is that she wants to be great.
hate one-handed passes, but she to want to learn and get better. Lewis said. “I want to be a smart “She’s learning she has to rely
makes some of the best one-handed “She plays with so much heart college athlete and I’m learning more on basketball IQ and deci-
passes I’ve ever seen. You don’t see and passion for the game,” Cooper- every day. I want to be able to be an sion making,” Butler added. “She’s
freshmen with enough confidence to Dyke continued. “She has a chip on impact player.” understanding how important it is
make that kind of pass.” her shoulder and doesn’t want to Like Cooper-Dyke with An- to be focused and how to think the
Andrews is one of a handful of be second to anyone. She’s a leader drews, Butler saw that potential in game.”
freshmen from DeKalb County who and she’s exciting to watch.” Lewis while she was recruiting her.
are making impacts as starters on Despite the splash she has made
NCAA Division I basketball teams. so far, Andrews realizes there is
Andrews was named co-Rookie of plenty of work to be done.
the Week in the Colonial Athletic “It’s a different speed in college
Association after the Seahawks’ and I know there’s things I need to
first two games when she averaged work on,” Andrews said. “I need to
10 points. work on my jump stop and passing,
Nia Evans, a teammate of instead of making so many no-look
Andrews at Redan, is a starting passes. And I’ve got to work on my
forward at Virginia Tech where she turnovers.”
scored 14 points in her college de- Cooper-Dyke figures the upside Each week The Champion spotlights former high
but and was averaging 8.8 points is well worth the wait. school players from the county who are succeeding
and 3.8 rebounds through the first “For Alisha, it’s all about in athletics on the college level.
four games. Southwest DeKalb grad growth,” her coach said. “She has to
Kayla Lewis averaged eight points learn to take care of the ball more. Chip Reeves, Troy (football): The junior from
and six rebounds in her first three Sometimes I forget she’s a freshman Stone Mountain caught four passes for 96 yards,
games as a starter at Florida. and I hold her to a higher standard.” including touchdown receptions of 38 and 47 yards,
Akila McDonald, a gradu- All fi ve players are accustomed in a 28-14 win over Western Kentucky on Nov. 27.
ate of Columbia, was one of only to playing on successful high school
three players on the University of and AAU teams, so the jump to col- Alicia Andrews, UNC-Wilmington (basketball):
South Florida roster to see action lege is more about learning the pace The freshman from Redan was named the Colonial
in the Bulls’ first five games. The of the college game. Andrews won Athletic Association co-Rookie of the Week in her
6-1 McDonald started two of those a state title at Redan as a junior, first two games. She also scored 10 points in an
games and averaged 5.2 rebounds. while the other four each won a 88-69 loss to Ohio State on Nov. 27, and had nine
Another Columbia grad, Jershon state title last season. points and four rebounds in an 81-48 win over
Cobb, missed the season opener but “There’s a lot of attention to de- Wofford on Nov. 24.
has started the other three games at tail because everybody is bigger and
Northwestern of the Big Ten. He is stronger,” Lewis said. “My team- Marshon Brooks, Providence (basketball): The
averaging five points and five re- mates do a good job of keeping me senior guard from Tucker scored 10 points in an 84-
bounds per game. confi dent about what I’m doing.” 77 win over Providence, and had 20 points and 11
All five players are going Lewis, who could play any po- rebounds in an 84-73 loss to LaSalle last weekend
through the typical adjustment sition in high school, is being used in the Cancun Challenge.
period most freshmen make. Un- primarily as a two-guard or small
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GPC women place named Newcomer of the lend hand to junior area youth ages 8 to 16. ty to learn from collegiate
third in nation Year in the Southern Col- players Oglethorpe golfers Pat- players and coaches and in
Georgia Perimeter legiate Athletic Conference Oglethorpe University rick Cansfield, Anthony the areas of golf instruc-
College placed third in and was selected third- men’s golf head coach Jim Amodeo, Lewis Gregory, tion and wellness, as well
the National Junior Col- team All-SCAC. St. Urbain Owen and five members Eric Quinn and Hayden as the importance of high
lege Athletic Association netted eight goals and one of the Stormy Petrels golf Jones provided instruction school graduation, prepara-
national women’s soccer assist for 17 points dur- team spent the day recently to over 100 young athletes tion for college and college
tournament recently. The ing the regular season. Her at the John A. White Golf from the Atlanta area to golf opportunities.
Jaguars lost in the semifi- scoring effort was the most Course, home of The First help share the fundamen-
nals, then beat Schoolcraft by an Oglethorpe player in Tee of Atlanta, provid- tals of golf. The event gave
College (Mich.) 2-1 for more than five years. ing golf instruction to The First Tee of Atlanta
third place. Esther Any- Oglethorpe golfers participants the opportuni-
anwu and Mary Achebo-
Totty each scored a goal
for the Jaguars, which fin-
ished the season 22-1-2.

Oglethorpe senior
named preseason
all-American
Oglethorpe Univer-
sity’s Todd Ward has
been chosen by D3hoops.
com as a 2010-11 NCAA
Division III Preseason
All-American. The 6-foot-
5 senior forward aver-
aged 13.2 points and 8.8
rebounds per game. Ward
entered the season need-
ing only three more points
to become only the 13th
player in SCAC history
with more 1,000 points
and 600 rebounds for a
career.

Cross Keys runner

named to Team Ga.
Leonel Ayala, a se-
nior at Cross Keys High
School, was added to the
roster of the Atlanta Track
Club’s Team Georgia and
competed in the Footlock-
er South regional cross
country meet Nov. 27 in
Charlotte, N.C. The race
is a precursor for the na-
tional championships and
Ayala is one of 15 runners
chosen for the team. Ayala
won his second straight
Class AA state champion-
ship last month in Car-
rollton. With a time of
16:17, Ayala shaved five
seconds off his previous
championship run on the
same course. Last year’s
victory for Ayala was the
first cross country cham-
pionship for Cross Keys
since 1967.

Oglethorpe’s St.
Urbain named
Newcomer of Year
Oglethorpe Univer-
sity freshman Clara St.
Urbain of Marietta was
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Highlights over Winder-Barrow. Brown added 11

points and six rebounds.
Continued From Page 21A
Paideia: The Pythons (3-1) went 2-1
last week, with wins over Chamblee
and Monticello. Keenan Palmore led
with 21 points in a 40-39 win over
Chamblee. Sidki Muwallif had 17
points and 14 rebounds, and Palmore
added 10 points, seven rebounds and
six steals in a 65-34 win over Monti-
cello. Also last week, Palmore had 30
points and 13 rebounds in a 63-57 loss
to Lakeside. Muwallif added nine points
and 12 rebounds.

GIRLS BASKEBALL
Decatur: The Bulldogs won three
games last week to improve to 4-0 on
the season. Queen Alford scored 25
points and Shan Rivers added 11 in a
135: 1. Gabriel Miller, Tucker; 48-47 win over Providence Christian.
2. Greg Wilcox, Towers: 3. Ron- Aleema Favors, above, green, has a tight lock on his Alford had 25 points and 15 rebounds
opponent while DJ Williams, left, black, takes Aaron in a 67-40 win over Lakeside on Nov.
nie Martin, Arabia Mountain; 4. Johnson off his feet. Photos by Travis Hudgons
J a landis Ellis, McNair. 22, then 22 points and 10 rebounds in
140: 1. Tyrese Butler, Tucker; 2. Grove; 3. Dontavious Smith, McNair. games of the season. Fisher had 29 a 62-55 win over Central Gwinnett on
Leonard Taylor, Miller Grove; 3. 189: 1. Abdul Dialo, McNair; 2. points in a 75-72 win over Lakeside Nov. 23. Rivers added 10 points in each
Drexel Alexander, Arabia Moun- Jacob Mitchell, Miller Grove; 3. and 15 in a 50-37 win over Monticello. of those two games. Sara Payne had 12
tain; 4. Dennis Walker, McNair. D a r r i n Tu b b s , I n d e p e n d e n t . Trumon Jefferson had 20 points and points against Lakeside and Ashleigh
145: 1. Charlton Benjamin, Miller 215: 1. Kevin Barner, McNair; 13 rebounds against Lakeside, and 16 Rasheed had 11 rebounds in the win
Grove; 2. Waseem Curry, Stone 2. Walter Scott, Stone Mountain; points against Monticello. over Central.
Mountain; 3. David Acosta-Tapa, Inde- 3. Thadius Nelson, Miller Grove;
pendent; 4. Zach Curry, Independent. 4. Bakari Jones, Independent. Dunwoody: Kelvin Brown scored 44 Redan: The Raiders are 3-0 after wins
152: 1. Carey Cloud, Tucker; 2. 285: 1. DJ Williams, McNair; 2. points in three games as the Wildcats over North Atlanta, and Beach and
Rodrigo Gudino, Towers; 3. Da- Quendarius Daniels, Miller Grove; went 1-2 to open the season. Brown Northeast Macon in the Joe Greene
mien Scofield, Stone Mountain; 3. Dearius Carter, Independent; 4. scored 17 points in a 59-49 loss to Tournament in Savannah. Aneesah
4. Christopher Brown, Towers. Aaron Johnson, Arabia Mountain. Peachtree Ridge, then 16 in a 61-50 Daniels had 15 points and 17 rebounds
160: 1. Michael Corley, McNair; loss to Riverdale. David Ani added 13 in a 63-44 win over Beach while Destini
2. Joshua Aiken, Miller Grove. BOYS BASKETBALL and Darrell Strozier had 12 against McClary added 15 points. Daniels had
171: 1. Raheem Hill, Arabia, Moun- Decatur: B.J. Fisher scored 44 points Riverdale. Strozier led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds in a 60-54
tain; 2. Wesley Williams, Miller as the Bulldogs won their first two 16 points and four steals in a 47-29 win win over Northeast, and Jada Byrd

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