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PAGE 2A FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, March 21.2004 North Forsyth High student hit by car By Nancy Smallwood Staff Writer A 16-year-old North Forsyth High School student was injured when he was hit by a car on school grounds Friday. The incident occurred just before noon when the male stu dent tried to cross a paved drive behind some west end class rooms. He was transported to North Fulton Regional Hospital with non-life threatening METH from 1A put it in your body, would kill you. and here these people are combining it all and shooting it in their veins,” said Forsyth County Fire Department Lt. Brian Gary. About S2OO worth of prod ucts from a supermarket will yield $2,000 in one weekend. Gary said. He has 15 years of' experience cleaning up meth labs after law enforcement drug busts. Acids and bases are mixed, releasing toxic and flammable vapors. Explosive chemicals combined w ith a heat source is a recipe for fire. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) typically contracts with private agencies to clean up a meth lab after a fire or a bust. Gary said. The local fire depart ment's HAZMAT (hazardous materials) team has three DEA certified clandestine lab techni cians. The government dis- TREE from 1A do not satisfy either advocates or opponents of the ordinance. Wallace said he believes the revisions will achieve their intended purpose to save more trees w ithin the county than what was previously required. The required tree density for new development is calcu lated using a formula based on the size and type of trees and the land area roughly 15 "basal units" per acre for com mercial and 20 for residential. Existing trees that are pre served rather than removed count more toward the density requirement. Wallace said one of the most prominent changes is that developers now "have to show [the trees needed to meet density requirements] are not going to be in an area impact ed by potential development.” Previously, developers could use all lot areas to accommodate tree require ments regardless of whether a house would be constructed within the area. Byars Funeral Home ■Contorting Ybiir Family" overwhelming. Wouldn t yon like to give your loved - ones the comfort of knowing all your ' - I fin.il decisions have been made'.’ lw • (iu.iiantred At < rpt.mt u • P<>huy < an nrvri be < ant riled Mr f . f • Sln«ie pay. 3 Vfat L..-*'**" • Pax lixiayX prices lot , in d I<> v<-.» p.tvmelll plans MMWr A /<* d™ uiid <$ -So/ 1 • Zfeffifonai Ptm—nle J uncial Jlonic- and ('renialori/ • Shinnina n ft«Svl^M» l ** W,<n ** .Marty L Byars Hwwmcdonaldandson.com • CremMionPlanning Funeral Director (770) 886-9899 Over 20 Years of Dedicated Service 150 Sawnee Drive. Cumming, GA 30040 678-455-5815 155 Professional Park Drive. Cumming. GA 30040 ‘ T“ On 'Aiiqust 19, 2<w, April Croy ‘rfolbrook suffered a— muiin t-.-l-,- Siner tliat tunc no f./mi’i/ has Iwi over whelmed by the uipport of family and friends, and by people whom we have never met. Words cannot express our gratitude to those who planned each henejit and gave of their time working or attending. We also thank the businesses anc( individuals Survivors include his wife 40 years, Lois Pritchard wbo donated items for these events. of Dawsonville; children, Sherry and Gary May god richly bless everyone who has helpedour Millholland, Una Pritchard, John and Michelle WX HZ""'^ r -^ ers Pritchard, all of Dawsonville; nine grandchildren, April is slowly improving and for this we thank God Jacob Millholland, Sarah Mae Millholland. Ron & most off all. Please continue to remember us in your Breanna Moody, Shane Pritchard, Katie Pritchard, prayers. John Pritchard, Duncan Nichols, Trey; brothers and THe Holbrook and Croy Families sisters-in-law, Donnie and Janet Pritchard, Randy Hand Sue Pritchard, all of Greensboro, Michael and Patty Pritchard of Conyers; sisters and brothers-in law, Beverly Queen, Barbara Futrail, Brenda and Ricky Beck, Connie Pritchard, all of Covington; and other relatives also survive. Memorial services were Saturday, March 13, at the Zion Temple Church of God with the Ito. Marvin Elite officiating. Ingram Funeral Home was in charge Jason, April, Mollie and Jake Holbrook of the arrangements. injuries, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jody Chapman. Four witnesses told sheriff’s deputies the male student was running toward a wooded area behind the school when he bolt ed across the drive and was hit by a red Saturn. The driver, a 17-year-old female student, was on her way to a student work program when her vehicle struck the teen. The student victim collided with the patches specialists dressed in highly protective garb to break down these labs. However, chil dren living in these make-shift labs, like the 5-, 4- and 2-year old brothers who died in Spalding last week, are not pro tected at all. On March 11, a child endangerment felony law championed by Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor passed the state House Judiciary Committee. It has already passed the state Senate. The bill would make it a felony to cause a child under the age of 18 "cruel or exces sive" pain by criminal negli gence. It would also punish by up to 15 years imprisonment anyone who intentionally allows a child to be present where methamphetamine is manufactured. Georgia is the only state in the nation that does not have a felony child endangerment law. Wallace said. He said the ordinance revi sions require developers to submit a site plan with land disturbance permits signifying tree locations on property where buildings are not planned to be constructed. "We do inspection throughout the development." Wallace said. An additional provision added by south Forsyth Commissioner A.J. Pritchett prior to the ordinance's pas sage makes all property that will be disturbed subject to tree density requirements regardless of whether the property has trees on it before it is disturbed. That provision narrowly passed. 3-2. with north Forsyth Commissioner Marcie Kreager and Chairman Jack Conway casting the dissenting votes. Pritchett was able to obtain the support of east Forsyth Commissioner Eddie Taylor for that motion to pass by compromising to allow trees windshield of the car and then fell to the side of the road. “We think he was running away from the school and jumped up in attempt to avoid getting hit by the vehicle," said Chapman. The student was transported by ambulance to North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell and was treated and released. Since witnesses indicated the male student darted in front of the driver no charges will be filed, according to Chapman. Many people may be unaware that they’re living near a meth lab. Here are some things to look for: •Unusual, strong odors (like cat urine, ether, ammonia, acetone or other chemicals). •Residences with windows blacked out. •Renters who pay their landlords in cash. (Most drug dealers trade exclusively in cash.) •Lots of traffic people coming and going at unusual times. There may be little traffic during the day, but at night the activity increases dramatically. •Excessive trash including large amounts of items such as: antifreeze containers, lantern fuel cans, red chemi cally stained coffee filters, drain cleaner and duct tape. •Unusual amounts of clear glass containers being brought into the home. Source: Koch Crime Institute planted in mandated buffer areas that are undisturbed to count toward the tree density requirements. Taylor also suggested forming a committee where all sides, including developers and environmentalists, are rep resented to continue revising the ordinance. Brown said about six peo ple have responded to the department who are interested in being part of that commit tee. “We re still sorting out what that is exactly going to involve." Brown said, adding the department likely will approach the board in 90 days to discuss the issue. "There are a lot of ideas we could set as goals, but peo ple are still going to have opposing views,” he said. “[The committee] wasn't a part of an official motion. That was a recommendation by one commissioner.” For now, there are no plans to change the ordinance, he said. DISTRICT from 1A the state. The two. who both live in the eastern portion of the county, are now in the same House district. To keep their post in the House, they would have to oppose each other in the July primary. Murphy said he is weigh ing his political options while he awaits final word on the maps. A comment period on the maps, which were drawn by a special master appointed by the court, ended Friday. Stephens, who is involved in setting the legislative agen da in the Senate, expressed doubt that lawmakers would try to draft their own maps. "You never say never, but I'd find it highly doubtful.” said Stephens. Neither the House nor Senate considered reappor tionment bills on Friday. Oral arguments on the court-drawn maps will take place this week. Knox made it clear on Friday that he will be a candi date for re-election. “I’ve got four years in the House,” said Knox. "I've still got a lot that 1 want to do." Knox said that the change in the Legislature would be the most dramatic since recon struction. “I think North Georgia is about to get back some of the political clout it has been denied for many years," he said. While Knox would not name Murphy by name, he said that he believes that the Senate seat belongs to Forsyth County. "I can think of somebody I'd like to see run for the seat," said Knox. "1 think somebody from Forsyth County can win that seat, particularly if they have a record to run on. To me, it's a Forsyth County seat” In Forsyth Countv's other Over The Hill In A Jiffy Ricky Tailant Turns 50 Love, Babbo, Donna & 80-Man State Senate district, only 6,938 residents from Forsyth are in the 49th district which contains a total of 145,329 res idents. In addition to Forsyth the district includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens, and a portion of White County. The district extends north from Forsyth in the north central portion of the state and continues to the bor ders of Tennessee and North Carolina. The incumbent in the 49th, Sen. Carol Jackson, a Democrat from Cleveland, Ga., has been handed an uphill task with the addition of Pickens, Fannin, and Gilmer, which have voted overwhelmingly for Republicans. “1 think she is the Democrat with the most diffi cult challenge,” said Bullock. “What they took away from her was that black precinct in Gainesville and that has been the difference in her recent elections.” Stephens, who as majority leader is responsible for recruiting Republican candi dates for the Senate said that he agreed with Bullock’s assessment of Jackson’s chances for re-election. He said that among those eying the race are state Rep. David Ralston, (R-Blue Ridge), and businessman Chip Pearson of Dawson County. Ralston is a former state senator who ran an unsuc cessful campaign for Attorney General in 1998. He was elected two years ago to the House. Pearson, along with his brother. John, owns Paramont Grading Company in Forsyth County. He was a major financial supporter of Gov. Perdue in 2002. We shared many years together as one, we made it last till God called you home. Through good times and bad we found away. To love each other until your last day. You were a father to our three children and they loved you so much. You guided and taught them with your loving touch. Your birthday is soon and the memories are stronger. It seems each day without you gets longer and longer. We’ll look toward Heaven on your birthday, and wish you peace and rest in our own special way. You’re gone but not forgotten, and this we hope you know. Your memoiy is ALWAYS with us wherever we go. Ruth, Mitchell & Jennifer, Marty, Michael, Marie, Little Michael & Melanie f Forsy th Count vNews J Your "Hometown Paper " Since IVOR w I SPS 205 M 0 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming, Georgia 30040 Phone: 770-887-3126 Fax: 770-889-6017 Internet Address: www.forsythnews.com e Publisher DENNIS STOCKTON General Manager NORMAN BAGGS Editor TOM SPIGOLON Advertising Director MARTI BARNES Circulation Director PHIL JONES MKMBKR Published Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by the Forsyth County News Company, Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming. Ga. Second Class Postage paid at Cumming. Ga. and additional offices Subscription rate for Forsyth County. $52 per year; $35 for six months; other Georgia and out of state subscriptions are SBS per year. Any unused portion of a subscription balance will be gladly refunded. However, all refunds due the subscriber are subject to a processing fee. which will be automatically deducted from the subscription balance refund. 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For Thursday's paper retail and classified display ads are due by noon Monday For Friday's paper retail and classified display ads are due by noon Tuesday Classified Line Advertising Deadlines (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 noon Tuesday. For Friday’s paper classified line ads are due by noon Wednesday I>egal advertising is due by Friday noon and runs only in Wednesday's paper. Deaths Julia Musto Mrs. Julia Musto, 83, of Cumming died March 17, 2004. A native of Providence, R.L, Mrs. Musto had lived in Cumming for the past four years. She was retired as a house mother for St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Providence and was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Cumming. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Antonio and Carmella Gianetti Picanza; and husband, Orlando Musto. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Brouillard of Cumming; son, Walter Musto of West Warwick, R.L; sisters, Marie Dekevich of Coventry, R.L, Carolyn Picanza of Cumming; five grandchildren. The remains will be carried to North Providence, R.L, for a private funeral and interment services. McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming is in charge of the arrangements. Forsyth County News March 21, 2004 Sheila Brint Memorial services for Sheila Brint will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Parkway Presbyterian Church, 5830 Bethelview Road. For more information, please call the church at (770) 889-8694. Forsyth County News March 21. 2004 Correction A photograph of state Rep. Jack Murphy was incorrectly identified on page 1A of the March 19 edition of the Forsyth County News. It is the policy of the Forsyth County News to cor rect errors of fact. Corrections appear on page 2A.