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LAKE LANIER LEVEL
Jan. 7: 1058.33 feet
1058.38 feet (as of 10a.m. san. 10) Jan. 8: 1058.36 feet
Full pool is 1,071 feet Jan. 9: 1058.36 feet
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“Their families have done every
thing they can and they can’t do any
more and now they're out on the
street,” he said. “And then, frankly,
there are those that have chosen the
lifestyle ... They don’t want to work or
can’t work and just live wherever they
can find.”
The upcoming count also will help
the county as it applies for state and
federal level funding programs, and
will be useful to nonprofits that serve
those in need.
Deßerardinis said the effort will
function similarly to the U.S. Census,
with volunteers going into areas where
the homeless may be to help them fill
out a survey.
At least 50 volunteers are needed.
“If somebody is available, we'd cer
tainly like to'get them involved,” he said.
Want to help?
Any volunteers who want to help with the first Forsyth County home
less count should call (404) 920-7897 or (770) 781-4110. Homeless resi
dents should call (770) 887-1121 to be included in the count.
HOROSCOPES by Holiday
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You
can’t be in two places at once.
Also, if you leave all your doors
open, you'll live in a very insecure
place where unwanted elements
can drift in and out. You have to
close some doors to fully go
through others.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Hard
work is usually uncomfortable, and
sometimes it hurts. You'll feel bet
ter when it's done. Later, you'll be
proud of the leaps of experience
and the maturity you gained by
knuckling down.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll
be mingling, trying to figure out
who will be a help to you in the
weeks to come. Think of social
environments as labs to learn
more about yourself. Be aware of
how you feel around certain peo
ple.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
Whether you're making a commer
cial purchase or an energetic
investment in another person, feel
ings of attraction can make you
overlook red flags. Being very
excited isn't a good reason to rush
forward. Be more judicious.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you can
give your understanding, encour
agement and acceptance to anoth
er person, you can certainly give it
to yourself. It doesn’t matter which
comes first, but definitely do both.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Boundaries, in their many forms,
serve a real purpose these days.
The fences you build will establish
territoriallines and also assign
responsibility. They also offer pro
tection and a greater sense of con
trol.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Under
these practical skies, it's easy to get
caught up in work, and you're far
less likely to get caught up ina
daydream. So give yourself credit
for any fantasizing you can man-
Forsyth County \ews
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Anyone interested in serving as a
volunteer should call (404) 920-7897
or (770) 781-4110.
According to Deßerardinis, organiz
ers want to get the word out about the
count to recruit those volunteers, but
also to let the homeless in the area
know of the effort.
“Many of them are up to speed on
what's going on, they've just had a run of
bad luck,” he said. “By them knowing
and having access to the effort, it will
also help us in assuring we get an accu
rate count.”
Deßerardinis said the homeless are
encouraged to call (770) 887-1121 to
complete the survey and be included in
the count.
Corliss stressed that by calling the
number, homeless will just be included
in the count; it’s not a source to call for
assistance.
However, volunteers answering the
phones will be able to point those in
need to organizations that can help
them.
age; it will improve your mood.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As it
is with a chili pepper, it's the size
and not the color that indicates its
spiciness. The smaller the pepper
the hotter it is. Similarly, today a lot
of excitement will spring from a
small package.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
Instead of searching far and wide
for your next adventure, search
close and narrow.The mystery you
can solve inside yourself will make
all things possible.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
You will get many chances to make
a first move, but this new moon in
your sign is one of the most pow
erful start dates of the year for you.
Seize the opportunity. Claim your
destiny. g
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
Since most people don't listen, and
you do, you'll find it easy to make
a favorable impression. You'll wow
someone with your insightful
remarks — made possible by
focused attention and careful lis
tening.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
Whatever you've been thinking
about, go ahead and do it! You
don’t have to have all of the infor
mation and resources you need to
get started. A singular intention is
enough.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 11).
Your emotional intelligence goes
up a few points in the next six
weeks as you find new ways of
relating and bonding with your
loved ones. What you observe in
February helps you build an acute
social awareness that you'll later
utilize in an important break
through. New professional goals
will be met in August. Leo and
Sagittarius people adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 20, 4, 44, 1 and
15.
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OBITUARIES
Evelyn Barrett
Evelyn Barrett, age 90, of Forsyth
County passed away Jan, 8, 2013.
Evelyn was the rock of her family and
loved to work and stay busy. She was a
member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in
Cumming. Evelyn was preceded in
death by her husband, Ford Barrett; son,
Carroll Barrett; grandson, Donnie
Barrett,
She is survived by her son and daugh
ter-in-law, Ricky and Debbie Barrett of
Gainesville; daughter-in-law, Ernestine
Barrett of Cumming; grandchildren,
Kandy Ellingson, Amanda Isom, April
Gravitt, Robbie Barrett; eight great
grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other loving relatives also
survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday,
Jan. 10, in the chapel of Ingram Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Ruel Martin, the
Rev. Robert Martin and the Rev. Harold
Bottoms officiating. Interment followed
at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.
ingramfuneralhome.com.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory
is in charge of arrangements.
Sign the online guest book at forsyth
news.com.
Forsyth County News
January 11, 2013
Kory Wayne Dickey
Kory Wayne Dickey, age 25, of
Franklin, Tenn., passed away Jan. 7,
2013. Kory was an avid
skydiver, accomplished
percussionist, pianist and
guitar player. Kory was a
2005 graduate of North
Forsyth High School and
2010 graduate of Georgia
State University in
Atlanta. He worked with
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his parents at their furniture store in
Brentwood, Tenn.
He is survived by his parents, Paul
and Phyllis Dickey; brother, Brandon
Hubbard; and sister, Lacie Duffel.
Kory will be sorely missed by family,
friends and anyone who ever met him.
He was a gift from God and now he is
one of God’s most talented angels.
Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. at
Quarry among six
Lafarge is selling
By Crystal Ledford
cledford@forsythnews.com
A Cumming quarry soon will be
under new ownership.
Lafarge North America Inc. on
Thursday announced it has signed bind
ing agreements to sell the local quarry
and five others in Georgia.
The six sites have a total enterprise
value of $l6O million.
Joelle Lipski-Rockwood, director of
communications for Lafarge, said the
deal likely would be completed within
the next couple of months.
“As far as when the transaction will
be finalized, we sign the deal and then
there are some regulatory approvals that
need to happen,” she said. “So the clos
ing of the deal can be anywhere
between 30 and 90 days, just depending
on how long that process takes.”
It was not immediately clear who is
buying the quarries. Lipski-Rockwood
said she could not comment on that
aspect of the deal, although she did say
there are two different buyers.
The Cumming location, as well as
quarries in Ball Ground, Douglasville
THEWEEK AHEAD
Forsyth County HEARINGS
. g 9 a.m., today and Jan. 16
Board of Equalization Building D, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway,
Suites 254 and 258
REGULAR MEETING
Forsyth c?‘."?ty . 2 p.m., Monday
Public Facilities Authority county Administration Building, ...
. 110 E. Main St., Suite 210
P : 2 REGULAR MEETING
Cumming City Council T
Cumming City Hall, 100 Main St.
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January 11, 2013
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Howard “Nick” Nichelson
Howard “Nick™ Nichelson passed
away Jan, 8, 2013. With a smile on his
face and a Pepsi in his
hand, he made his way
home to many loved
ones. x
Nick was a compas
sionate, forgiving, and
generous man who never
met a stranger. Aside
from reading his Bible to
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those on his job sites, he was an active
member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
in Cumming. He loved bowling with his
partner, Jacob Roughton, as much as
possible.
In his younger years, golfing, fishing,
racing cars, and drinking a little whis
key were his favorite things to do. Nick
was a Vietnam veteran and an electri
cian for 27 years.
Here to remember his legacy of help
ing and teaching others he leaves behind
his son, Byron Nichelson; his daughter,
Sonji Burress; and his companion of
many years, Marsh Roughton. He also
leaves behind the remaining of' the
brotherhood, James, Leon, Keith, and
Ronnie Nichelson.
A service to celebrate his life was
held at the funeral home Thursday, Jan.
10. Burial followed at Peachtree
Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be expressed
at www.crowellbrothers.com.
Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel
Funeral Home in Norcross is in charge
of arrangements.
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Forsyth County News
January 11, 2013
and Clayton County will be sold to one
party, while sites in Flowery Branch and
Jackson County will go to another.
“I would anticipate that once it’s all
finalized and the transaction is closed
that an official announcement by the
buyer[s] will be made but at this time,
I’m not at liberty to say [who are buyers
are],” she said.
The six quarries employ a total of
about 80 people, she said, with the
Cumming facility employing about 20.
“As far as any changes, I can’t speak
for what the new buyer might do,” she
said. “But as part of the transaction they
are taking the quarry, its operations, as
well as most of the employees that are
associated with those affected business
es.”
The assets in the sale involve less than
1 percent of Lafarge’s sales in North
America in 2011.
Lafarge North America Inc. has more
than 270 industrial and distribution sites
and 4,200 employees in 41 states and in
its U.S. cement, aggregate, concrete and
gypsum business.