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PAGE 2A FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS - Friday, Jun* 1«, 2000 WATER from 1A Maintaining or improving the nonpoint load will be incorporated into all permits issued for discharges into the lake; • It helps to maintain Lake Lanier’s level by returning more of the water withdrawn from the lake. The EPD also stated, “Numerous high growth communities will be denied some amount of economic development potential’’ should the increases be disallowed. Jackie Joseph, president of the lake associ ation, said she is staunchly opposed to permit ting the increases. “The EPD is just trying to jump on the bandwagon because the state recognizes that these counties are behind in providing infra structure when it comes to satisfying the needs of residential and business developments. They are trying to run and outpace development. It’s a quick fix,” Joseph said. “They [the EPD] are trying to move too far, too fast, without explor ing alternatives and the new technologies that are available when it comes to water treatment options.” Joseph said the EPD sent the lake associa tion a revised discharge projection plan in late May that outlined increases for the three coun ties contained in the newest plan and for Dawson and White counties. COX from 1A received, they would donate 50 cents to breast cancer research. Cox’s office discovered that the | company had received 9.9 million , yogurt lids and had donated only I SIOO,OOO. I “That wasn’t fair,” Cox said. “I i felt they had misled consumers.” Her office forced General Mills to donate 50 cents per lid for every lid they received from Georgia residents adding COURT from 1A struction Co. and Capitol Resou rces and Properties sued the coun ty for the right to expand the wastewater treatment plant. Forsyth Superior Court Judge Stan Gault issued two writs of mandamus last fall: One forced the Forsyth County Engineering Department to process the applica tion to expand anc[ the other ordered the county to approve the expansion. In addition to the writs of man damus, when Gault handed down his decision he ruled that the coun ty had no legal authority to estab-, lish additional requirements for a modification or expansion of the Dick Creek facility. The county immediately Candidate forums scheduled June 19-22 From staff reports A series of public political forums is scheduled in advance of the July primary election. The forums, planned for June 19-22, are spon sored by the Forsyth County News and Pres tige Vision 4 television. Featuring candidates from different contested races each night, the forums will be conducted in the Forsyth County administration building, upstairs in RANCH from 1A increase the Ranch’s endowment to help offset the resulting addi tional operating costs. The Ranch is a working farm complete with horses, cows and other animals that are important in the children’s healing process. The facility currently houses 42 boys from surrounding areas.' Aptly called “The Miracle on Chestnut Mountain,” the Hall • County ranch has been the center piece for troubled youth since its humble beginnings. It has been hailed by CNN and one of its chief supporters, University of Georgia Athletic Director Vince Dooley. For more information about 11 RS I C ALI 781-HELP (4357) Emergency help line for Forsyth County. e t i I 59 N. Main Street • Alpharetta • 770-475-6554 Alpharetta’s only funeral home since 1899 • Advanced Planning Specialists • Affordable Excellence in Personal Service • Cremation • Local and out of town transportation Vbur Local Hometown Staff AMatototo 24 houra adm ovary day ol tha year 770-475-0654.24 Hour Obe. Information 770-475-6555 Protoaalonal and Supportive StaH MlaM tor ImnwMe ConauSatton. GMbert PhMiipn MHaCastleborry Randy John Jason Sanders Richard Bobo She said the lake association received a copy of the new plan “two or three days ago” with the proposal for greater levels. For exam ple, in the May plan Forsyth County would have been allowed to pump 8 million gallons per day into the lake. The new plan increases that amount to 23 million. “I think that is irresponsible because we were preparing for one issue and now it's a whole new ball game," Joseph said. “Since they’ve already changed the plan twice in less than a month, who knows what they will do next?" Another concern that Joseph and others in the region have is the effect increased dis charge will have on overall water quality. According to the EPD, the new plan spells out three options for how treatment facilities in the three counties will treat water in terms of phosphorus content: • Option A: “The EPD establishes new allocations with identical phosphorus concen tration limits for both existing and proposed discharges.” In other words, discharge limits would be increased and the treatment requirements would remain the same. • Option B: “EPD requires state-of-the-art phosphorus (and other pollutants) treatment another $63,000. Other secretaries of state fol lowed Cox’s lead and forced the company to donate the remaining money, totaling $4.5 million. “Right is right,” Cox said. Her office has also worked hard to crack down on the latest financial scam to hit the state the promissory note scheme. The Secretary of State’s office was a key force in securing a 72- appealed both orders. . In 1999,White filed an applica tion to install three sewer lines under Mathis Airport Road to con nect his property to the Dick Creek wastewater treatment plant. The sewer lines would have served a 316-acre commercial and retail development near the Laurel Springs residential development near Hwy. 141. The Dick Creek plant, owned by Capitol Resources, serves the Aberdeen, Laurel Springs and Three Chimneys residential devel opments. Capitol Resources applied for a wastewater capacity increase in September 1998 so they would be authorized for the additional the commissioners meeting room. The forums will be broadcast live by Prestige 4 and covered by the Forsyth County News. They also will be rebroadcast on Prestige 4 in the weeks leading up to the election. The public is invited to submit questions in advance of the forums by sending them to the Forsyth County News. Email questions to editor@forsythnews.com or send them to P.O. Box 210, Cumming, GA 30040. the facility or to make a donation to the cause, contact Eagle Ranch at (770) 967-8500 or write at P.O. j Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502. Mappy 18th Birthday Settee Tftc/fauo June 17,2000 Love, Mom **** and Thanks To All For Your . Love and Prayers! . count indictment against the largest perpetrator of the Ponzi Scheme. “This is a serious problem. I really want to get the word out to people. It has hit every part of the state,” Cox said. The easiest way to guard against the scam is to check out any potential investment with her office. Cox said one of her main goals capacity when the three sewer lines were connected to the plant. The plant is permitted to process 760,000 gallons of waste water per day. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division requires that any wastewater treatment plant get approval from the county before expanding service. Currently, the plant is process ing 175,000 gallons per day. The total amount of wastewater that the plant would process per day would not exceed 500,000 gallons when all three subdivisions were com pleted. The development group felt the remaining per-day capacity of 260,000 gallons woild be ade- rs Thomas Kinkade / Father’s Day \ jfl “Mountains Declare His Glory” Bring this ad to receive ‘TWO” fabulous “Free Gift” with purchase of any Canvas or Classic Edition (one ad per family) THOMAS KINKADE THOMAS KINKADE GWINNETT PLACE MALL MALL OF GEORGIA 2100 Pleasant Hill Road 3333 Buford Drive Duluth, GA 30096 Bufori, GA 30519 678-475-6500 678-482-7818 for new dischargers and reduces phosphorus limits equitably among existing dischargers, but to something less stringent than state-of the-art, defined for the plan’s purpose as hav ing an effluent phosphorus concentration of not greater than 0.13 mgl.” The downside, according to EPD, would be that small existing dischargers would still find the improvements very costly and will pay proportionately higher than laige, existing dis chargers. • Option C: “The EPD would require state of-the-art treatment for all new dischargers; all existing dischargers with permitted capacity equal or more than 200,000 gallons per day; and for any expansion of existing discharge.” The downside would be that existing large dischargers, such as the cities of Gainesville and Flowery Branch, along with Lake Lanier Islands, would incur higher treatment costs than they would if Option B were chosen. Joseph said whatever the option, the EPD will have a hard time convincing her that adding more treated water to the lake is a good idea when it comes to phosphorus levels and the algae the chemical creates. Referring to the lake, she noted, “Let’s fix this car that’s broken before we do anything more.” this year is to make the office more customer friendly. “1 know it is a strange concept, to make government customer friendly,” Cox said. The 350 employees in her office are required to attend cus tomer service seminars. People can reach the office on the Internet by going to www.sos.state.ga.us or by calling (404) 656-2817. quate. The expansion request was denied at an Aug. 9, 1999 com mission meeting. The commis sioners said they denied the request because it did not benefit public health, safety or welfare and it was not suitable for the per mitted uses and zoning of nearby properties. Correction In the Wednesday, June 14, 2000 edition of the Forsyth County News, we incorrectly referred to Gill Johnson in the story pertaining to the Civil Service Board hearing involv ing Johnson and his appeal of a recent five-day suspension from the county planning and development department. The paragraph should have read, "Johnson, who represented himself at the hearing, denied making any threatening remarks about his boss.” The Forsyth County News makes it a policy to correct errors of fact upon notification. Deaths Harry E. Brannam Mr. Harry E. Brannam, 59, of Suwanee died Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Terry Brannam of Suwanee; daughter and son-in law, Denise and Tracy Grizzle of Cumming; sons and daughters in-law, Earl and Laurie Pugh, Mike and Angela Pugh, all of Cumming; mother, Renee Edwards of California; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Neal Loab of California; mother-in law, Stella Terry of Suwanee; grandchildren, Jonathan and Dylan Pugh, Kayla and Ashlyn Grizzle, all of Cumming, and Mikaley Pugh of Lawrenceville; several other relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, June 15, at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. L.C. Bennett and Hubert Manning officiating. Interment was at Shady Grove Baptist Cemetery. Forsyth County News June 16, 2000 Laura Gehrtz Mrs. Laura Gehrtz, 85, of Dawsonville, died Monday, June 13, 2000. She was the widow of the late Mr. Leo L. Gehrtz Sr. Survivors include her chil dren, Frances Williams of Rockhill, S.C., Sara Lowrance of Charlotte, N.C., Margaret and Leo Gehrtz Jr. of Cumming, J.D. and Sue Wrenn of Mount Holly, N.C.; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, June 16, at 2 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Weeks officiat ing. Interment will be in Sawnee View Memorial Garden. Forsyth County News June 16, 2000 Llurah Sexton Hardin Llurah Sexton Hardin, 52, of Cumming died Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Ms. Hardin, a graduate of Augusta College, was employed by BellSouth for 30 years as human resources director until her retirement in 1995. She was a member of Bethelview United Methodist Church and was active in Eastern Star, Yaarab Half Notes and the Cummingettes. She was the world reserve Tennessee walking horse grand champion in the Pleasure Plantation in 1992. Survivors include her hus band, Troy E. Hardin Jr. of Forsyth County News J Your "Hometown Paper" Since 1908 J USPS2OS-540 ’ 302 Old Buford Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040 Phone:77o-887-3126 Fax: - ’ Internet Address: www.forsythnews.com ' e Publisher DENNIS STOCKTON General Manager NORMAN BAGGS Editor GARY TANNER Advertising Director BARBARA SCOHIER Circulation Director PHIL JONES • MEMBER , ( . Published Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by the Forsyth County News- Company, 302 Old Buford Road, Cumming, Ga. Second Gass Postage paid at ,• • Cumming, Ga. and additional offices. Subscription rate for Forsyth County, $42 . , per year; other Georgia and out of state subscriptions are S7O per year. Advertising rates and deadlines available upon request. Postmaster Send address change to ’ Forsyth County News/P.O. Box 210, Cumming, Ga. 30028. ‘ * A Swartz-Morris Media Inc. publication Miss your paper? Call 770-887-3126 We deliver replacement papers within Forsyth County. 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For Friday’s paper retail and classified display ads are due by noon Tuesday., * Classified Line Advertising Deadlines V (Help wanted, garage sales, rentals, etc.) ’ ’ ’ For Sunday’s paper classified line ads are due by noon Friday. For Wednesday’s paper classified line ads are due by noon Monday. For Thursday’s paper classified line ads are due by rrnn Tirwtey For Friday’s paper classified line ads are due by noon Wednesday. ’***>* advertising is due by Friday noon and runs only in Wednesday’s pqier. Cumming; children, Troy Kim- i bail Hardin of Lawrenceville, John Philip Hardin 'bf I Minneapolis, Minn., Rebecca ' Alecia Hardin Ethridge *of ! Marietta; sister, Betty Deaf of Apache Junction, Ariz.; brother, ! Cecil Wilson Sexton Jr. of Misa,; Ariz.; and eight grandchildren.' . ' Funeral services were, Thursday, June 15, at L.W, McDonald & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Bryant and Rev. Ben Abney officiating. Interment was in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. , , * ' * 1 ‘ Forsyth County News -j- June 16. 2000 Herman Joseph Higgins,; Mr. Herman Joseph Higgins, 76, of Cumming died Wednesday, June 14, 2000. i Survivors include his wife,. Lorene Elzey Higgins ,of Cumming; stepdaughter and* son-in-law, Shannon and Marty. • Loudermilk; brother and sisters in-law, Elmer and Avree Higgins - of Marietta, Fairy Higgins of' Cumming; sister, Bertie Mcßrayer of Cumming; broth-* ers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James and Cynthia Burch 'of! , Cumming, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elzey of Marietta, R.A. and Lois Elzey of Cumming. Funeral services will, be J Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. in ■ the Ingram Funeral Home • Chapel with the Revs. Ronniej/ Waters and Dan Henderson offir- j ciating. Interment will bq in . Sawnee View Memorial G»r,-.* dens. Forsyth County News • • June 16,2000 Harry Otis Smith Harry Otis Smith, 81, of.', Cumming died Saturday, June 10,2000. • . . , Survivors include his wife s .' Rosa Brown Smith of Cumming; ’ ■ son and daughter-in-law, George * Edward “Ed” and Lois Lillian* '• Smith of Cumming; sister,'* * Mabel Smith King of Hamilton,-'• Ohio; grandson, Gault Smith of Livermore, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. • ' ■' Funeral services will be June 17 at 10 a.m. in the L.W. . McDonald & Son Funeral Home’ Chapel with Rev. Georgia Morris officiating. . \ , . Forsyth County News , June 16, 2000 METABOLIFEj LOWEST PRICE Start Losing Weight Todav 770-889-2208