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Meghana Pothukachi had the trip of a lifetime with parents Hari Pothukachi and Uma Vempati. Her singing competition took her to eight cities in six weeks.
TRMS student claims $10K singing prize Meghana Pothukachi top youth Telugu singer, but doesn’t speak the language By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Meghana Pothukachi is a pert 12-year-old Taylor Road Middle School student who has quite a story to tell about what she did over her summer vacation last July – she won a $10,000 prize for singing in her parents’ Indian language of Telugu. And by the way, she doesn’t speak it herself. Meghana took singing les-
sons with her older sister. As it turns out, she has a real ear for music. At the age of 4, she could hear a tune once or twice and then sing it. It’s a gift. She also sings in the TRMS Choir and Honor Chorus. She sings so well, her parents encouraged her to enter a special American singing contest last summer for young Telugu speakers. The Telugu language has more than 75
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Once again, Milton and Johns Creek have shown up on wealth surveys, this time on NerdWallet as two of only 57 American cities that show households earning more than $100,000 annually. Tabulating what it calls the $100,000 Club, NerdWallet analyzed household income in 1,601 cities across the nation. Milton and Johns Creek are the only cities in Georgia to make the Club. NerdWallet researcher Courtney Miller said the
MILTON: $100K and up: 54.8% $150K and up: 37.3% $200K and up: 26.7% JOHNS CREEK: $100K and up: 50.9% $150K and up: 30.7% $200K and up: 18.6% research looked at combined households earning $100,000 or more as a way of determin-
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County looks to attract top teachers with signing bonus Staff raises under consideration By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com
Meghana Pothukachi was judged not only on her singing and diction, but for her performance, personality and stage presence.
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ATLANTA – Faced with increasing competition from area school districts for the best teachers, the Fulton County School System (FCSS) is giving signing bonuses to new teachers and salary increases for current teachers to keep them from jumping ship. Ron Wade, chief talent officer for FCSS, said all systems are looking for the experienced teachers with proven success, and those are the ones most in demand. “We have 17 other school
systems in our area, and 40 to 50 private and parochial schools, all looking for top teacher talent,” said Wade. “It’s become highly competitive, and will continue to be so [into the future].” Last month, Wade announced plans to provide all new teachers a $1,000 signing bonus, with an additional $1,500 for teachers in specialized subjects and at specific schools. “Teachers who sign contracts in high needs content areas (math, science, special
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Officers shoot to build trust through soccer ball program ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta police officers distributed soccer balls and other toys to children in an Alpharetta on Tuesday, March 10, in an attempt to build trust in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. The toys were purchased by police officers and were well-received by children, who immediately set up goals and started playing ball. “This is largely a Spanish-speaking neighborhood and we want these citizens to know they can call us when they have been victimized,” said Alpharetta police officer Jennifer Howard. “There is a tendency in some cultures for people to handle things themselves. We want people to report criminal activity and feel comfortable with us.” The department hopes to continue the soccer ball program and make it a regular part of community outreach efforts. Those interested in donating soccer balls or other toys, contact officer Jennifer Howard at 678-787-1476. —Jonathan Copsey
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Flooring taken from home MILTON, Ga. – A pallet of 35 bundles of finished hardwood flooring went missing March 9. The victim, the builder, told police the flooring was delivered to the construction site the prior Friday, March 6. Sometime over the weekend, someone stole the wood. Workers were on the site the day before, March 8, and said the flooring was still there. The flooring is valued at $3,900. Other items on the site, such as electronics and appliances, were not taken.
Couple scamming Home Depots MILTON, Ga. – A California couple is suspected in defrauding Home Depot
Alpharetta Police Officer Maurice Bradford hands out soccer balls and toys to local children. out of hundreds of dollars more than 160 times across the country. They hit the store on Windward Parkway in November of last year. Store employees told police the couple would take high-priced items to the self-checkout and scan a lowerpriced item’s bar code. They would pay for that item. They would also create fake receipts to get cash back from returns. According to the store, this couple has worked their way through the country hitting more than 160 stores.
Johns Creek cars broken into JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two residents reported their cars entered over two days. One resident on Landing Entry reported March 9 that someone broke into her car the prior night. Her garage door was open overnight and the car unlocked. Taken was a purse containing credit cards and cash. The other resident, of Stoney Ridge Lane, reported a similar incident March 12. Someone entered her open garage and rummaged through her car, which was unlocked. Taken was a purse containing a checkbook, cash and credit cards.
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Missing: 107 key fobs JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone stole 107 key fobs while they were in transit to a Johns Creek resident Feb. 21. The victim told police he ordered the fobs at online retailer eBay from a seller. When the package arrived, it was empty and appeared to be cut open. The seller claimed the package shipped with the contents. The victim paid $612 for the 107 key fobs.
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►► Ilya Nenashev, 23, of
Sandy Springs was arrested March 7 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to yield when turning left. ►► Donald Robert Johnson, 47, of Lexington Farms Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 7 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and suspended license. ►► Shelly Robinson-Justice, 45, of Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, was arrested March 8 on Wills Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ki Won Choi, 60, of Woodstock was arrested Feb. 26 on Southbridge Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, following too closely and failure to
exchange insurance information. ►► Daniel Mauricio Mejia, 44, of North Trace Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 27 on North Trace in Alpharetta for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Patrick Devay Portis, 31, of Dania Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 28 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Rhonda Christine Meyer, 36, of Kennesaw was arrested Feb. 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Gina L. Ignatowski, 30, of Rochester, New York, was arrested Feb. 20 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and expired license. ►► Stephen William Rice, 29, of Dawsonville was arrested Feb. 28 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, obstruction of a police officer and possession of a schedule II controlled substance.
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of Atlanta was arrested March 4 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Evan Nattiel Nix, 22, of Lexington Farms Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 4 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Naquasier Quania Breland, 22, of Grayson Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and failure to yield.
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Woman hit by car in Sprouts parking lot FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman was pushing her shopping cart with her son in it March 11 when she was hit by a car in the Sprouts parking lot, 4385 Idlewood Drive. The woman reportedly told officers she was walking to her car when she noticed a car backing up toward her. The car reportedly struck her and the shopping cart where her son was sitting. She told officers out of instinct she pushed the cart away and took the brunt of the impact on her left side. A male driver reportedly got out of the car and started yelling at the woman, asking her what she was thinking. She allegedly yelled back, and employees and customers came over to see if she was OK. She said she then became scared of the driver and decided to take her son home. The man went into the store.
Suspicious box shuts down part of Freedom Parkway FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On March 16, a suspicious box was delivered to Rite Aid, 2820 Keith Bridge Road. A manager called the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to report the box and reportedly told officers it had been there for about 45 minutes. Officers observed the box with some words on it inside a white plastic garbage bag. None of the employees witnessed who dropped the box off, according to officers. Officers moved the box to the rear parking area and blocked the area off. They called in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation bomb unit, and Freedom Parkway was shut down in front of the store so no one would enter the parking lot. Once the bomb unit arrived, they reportedly determined the box was liquid floor shine. No other suspicious items were located.
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Fire safety important for saving lives Smoke detectors a necessity By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A Johns Creek resident died March 9 after her home caught fire. Her home did not have working smoke detectors. As far as fire safety, fire officials say working smoke detectors are extremely important. “Smoke detectors are the No. 1 source of safety for a resident,” said Roswell Fire Marshal Paul Piccirilli. “That’s what going to wake you up in the middle of the night and get you out of the house.” Nationally, three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms, reports the National Fire Protection Association. Piccirilli said there are several different kinds of smoke detector from which residents can choose. They all detect smoke, although they work differently. Residents should think carefully before choosing one. In Roswell, residents are invited to schedule a free home safety inspection through the Roswell Fire Department. Inspections typically take one to two hours and can be set up by contacting Chris Cooper at 770-5946225 or ccooper@roswellgov. com. These inspections will cover smoke detectors as well as escape plans and ways to prevent fire from happening in the first place. For more safety tips, visit the U.S. Fire Administration at www.usfa.fema.gov or the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.
Below are four simple fire safety checks residents can complete this spring: Change smoke alarm batteries Is your smoke alarm still working? A smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all. • Replace batteries at least once a year; replace entire smoke alarm every 10 years. • Make sure you have a smoke alarm on every floor of your home, in every bedroom and in the hallway outside each sleeping area. • Choose smoke alarms that communicate with each other, so that if one alarm sounds, they all will. Check fire extinguisher A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. • Ensure nothing is blocking or limiting your ability to reach it. • Check recommended pressure level – many extinguishers have gauges that show when pressure is too high or too low. • Inspect working parts to make sure can, hoses and nozzles aren’t damaged, dented or rusted. • Clean dust, oil or grease that might be on the outside of the extinguisher. • Follow guidelines and instructions – some extinguishers need to be shaken monthly; others
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State Bridge Road delays extended through March 27
Taylor Road Middle School All-State musicians are from left cellist Harrison Zhu, violinist Daniel Ryu, bassist Bobby Maples, violist Raj Srivastava, and violinist Hannah Suh.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Due to weather-related construction delays, occasional lane closures on State Bridge Road between State Bridge Elementary School and Twingate Road could be extended through March 27. Construction crews are installing a deceleration lane on the south side of State Bridge Road for the new Cameron Parc subdivision. Lane closures will occur on both sides of the median, but will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – All-State Orchestra is Georgia’s highest individual honor school that orchestra members can achieve. Taylor Road Middle School produced five musicians who were named to All-Stat 2015: Hannah Suh, Daniel Ryu, Bobby Maples, Raj Srivastava, and Harrison Zhu.
Bonus: Continued from Page 2 education, world language and some career technology fields) and for the 37 hard-to-staff schools will receive the larger bonus, but all new teaching hires will receive at least $1,000,” explained Wade. In order to be eligible, new hires must be classroom teachers and be hired by Sept. 1. Wade estimates the system is looking for 700-800 new teachers for the 2015-2016 year. On March 10, Fulton’s annual Career Fair attracted
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nearly 800 teaching candidates, providing them the opportunity to meet school leaders and interview on the spot for available positions. Several received “non-binding” offers of employment, said Wade, who noted official hiring will be in mid-April once available positions are known. He said Fulton is not the only system to offer signing bonuses, but was the first to announce its plans. Wade acknowledges money is not the only motivator for teachers, but it does spur a “first look” as teachers consider employment. “This drives eyeballs to
The two-audition process for AllState culminates in a performance weekend in Athens, Georgia. Highly qualified judges scored the auditions and those with the highest audition scores are selected to form the orchestra. Out of the hundreds who audition, only 88 violinists, 32 violists, 32 Cellists, and 16 bassists were selected.
Fulton, and we believe once they get to know us, they’ll be interested,” said Wade. Fulton’s charter system status, strong leadership and innovative practices, said Wade, are all positives. However, he acknowledges the geography of the system – 78 miles from tip to tip and intersected by a separate school system – are challenges for some teachers looking to work closer to home. “I don’t think anyone is 100 percent motivated for money, but it is part of the overall values considerations,” said Wade. “If my commute is less than 20 miles and I’m working at a school I love, then money
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is a lower weight.” The signing bonus is one of several initiatives under way to attract and retain top talent. Approximately 12 to 15 of the district’s highest performing teachers are being recruited to teach at three schools with academic challenges. Financial incentives are being given to these teachers as well as additional scope and responsibilities. Fulton County employs about 7,000 teachers. Salaries start around $40,000 for a new graduate with a bachelor’s degree, making Fulton one of the highest paying districts in Georgia for starting teachers. However, Fulton becomes less competitive for experienced teachers, those in the highly coveted 5- to 15-year time frame. Years of no, or low, salary increases have created gaps in salaries in Fulton, allowing other systems to move ahead on the salary scale. Corrections are planned for this year to make Fulton more competitive. Last month, Superintendent Robert Avossa announced plans to recommend a salary increase as well as a step increase for all eligible employees as part of the fiscal year 2016 budget. Staff has been careful not to label the increase as “across the board,” noting they are in the process of recrafting the compensation plan for employees. “This year, we are only rolling out strategic staffing. We need to restore a base level of salary before we can implement compensation reform,” said Ken Zeff, chief strategy officer for FCSS. “We are still finalizing our plans and waiting for additional information from the state on their approach [to compensation reform]. By end of April, I think we will have an implementation plan we can publicize.”
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Fulton Schools don’t fare well under new School Climate Ratings Top performing schools rate ‘below satisfactory’; only seven get top rating By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – The first School Climate Ratings by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) is raising eyebrows across the Fulton School System (FCSS), as several high-performing schools were slapped with a “below satisfactory” rating, with more than a third of schools coming in below standards. Of the 102 schools in FCSS, only seven earned a 5-star award, indicating an “excellent” school climate, while 29 earned a 2-star award, or “below satisfactory.” Of the major metro school systems, Fulton had the fewest schools earning a 5-star rating. In comparison, 23 of 35 Forsyth County schools earned the top rankings, and no other metro system, including Atlanta City Schools, had fewer than 15 schools with a 5-star award. According to the GDOE, school climate refers to the “quality and character of school life,” or the culture of a school based on the perceived safety from a “social, emotional and physical” standpoint. “Research has shown us
that school climate has a strong impact on student achievement,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “The WOODS data used to develop the ratings proves this once again. If your school has a positive climate, it’s giving students the environment they need to learn. You’ll likely see high achievement there – or a school that’s on the right track toward high achievement.” But if school climate is linked to high achievement, the rankings do not correlate in many instances in Fulton, which is home to arguably some of the top schools in the state. Among the high performing schools in North Fulton earning two stars, or below satisfactory, were Summit Hill, Dolvin and Ocee elementary schools; all of which also earned a 90-plus score on the state’s accountability measure, the CCRPI (College and Career Ready Performance Index). Fulton School officials expressed concern with the
If your school has a positive climate, it’s giving students the environment they need to learn. You’ll likely see high achievement there – or a school that’s on the right track toward high achievement.” RICHARD WOODS State School Superintendent
climate ratings, questioning the quality of the data used to measure results. “Like any first-year survey instrument, there are concerns in understanding how conclusions were made. We saw instances where the low climate score does not match high achievement or where the scores do not reflect other recent third party climate rankings,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for the FCSS. “There also was a lack of supporting data for
the findings, which would be helpful in further analyzing the results.” Of the seven schools in Fulton earning a 5-star, or excellent, climate rating, results varied from top performing Autrey Mill, Crabapple, Northwestern and Webb Bridge middle schools, which all had a CCRPI score over 90 percent, and Alpharetta Elementary with an 86 CCRPI, to Holcomb Bridge and Elkins Pointe middle with CCRPI scores in the 70s and McNair
High School with a CCRPI at 49.9. Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE, said a variety of factors went into the scores, including survey data from Georgia Student Health Survey II, Georgia School Personnel Survey and Georgia Parent Survey, student discipline data, full-time enrollment records and CPI (certified personnel count) records. All information was taken from the 2013-14 school year. He noted parents should be aware of their school’s climate rating, but said these ratings are for information only and do not impact the school’s CCRPI score. Cardoza said there is a minimum participation rate for the student and personnel survey, but schools were “held harmless” this year if they did not meet that bar. Next year, schools will get zero points for non-participation. He indicated many top ranking schools would likely have had lower scores if that same standard was used this year. To view individual school ratings and reports, go to http://ccrpi.gadoe.org/2014/; click on your school and the “report type” (elementary, middle or high) to open the school climate tab.
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Where are you from? I’m originally from New Jersey where I lived until I was 12 and then moved to San Diego. I moved to the Atlanta area in 1986 and have been here ever since. When did you realize that art was a calling? Being an artist didn’t come about until I was much older. I originally thought I would be a doctor. After taking a cellular and molecular biology class that idea went south so I became an economics major at Colorado College. I was always a photographer growing up, and had jobs related to photography, but never considered it as a career until much later on. It wasn’t until I was a professional photographer for many years did I even consider jumping into a career in the “art side” of photography. Are you self-taught or do you have formal training? After achieving my economics degree, I ended up at The Portfolio Center here in Atlanta and secured a 2-year degree in commercial photography. Other than that and small classes and workshops, I am self-taught.
Tell us about one of your favorite pieces of work. I love doing my “melange” pieces which incorporate many different images of the same subject matter into one piece. My “fish swimming up” piece is an example of that. The piece features multiple fish, each done as a separate gelatin transferred onto wood, with all of them built into one framed piece. How long does it take you to conceptualize, create and finish a piece? My work involves many steps. It begins with an original photograph that I concept and shoot against a plain background. Then I digitally add textures to create a color palette and a direction. From there, the image is transferred to a film, where it dries for several days. I prep wood panels with gesso, and make a gelatin solution with art products, heated gelatin and water. This is strained over the wood and solidifies to a specific temperature point. Once solid, the film is rolled across and the ink transfers into the wood. After that dries, I use paints, varnishes and wax to create more texture. Then I build the frame. I have lots of pieces going at the same time as they all take time. Sometimes they come together quickly, other times I work and rework the backgrounds until I’m satisfied it adds to the subject matter.
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with Uber, pass their fairly straightforward requirements and start earning money. Privately held Uber was founded in San Francisco in 2010 and currently has a valuation of over $41 billion – more valuable than Delta, FedEx or Viacom. AirBnB is similar to Uber, except the segment of the economy that it disrupts is the lodging and hospitality industry. Like Uber, it is enabling people to make money. AirBnB links homeowners who have a spare room, extra bed, loft or floor to people who need a roof over their heads at a low cost, anywhere in the world. Privately held AirBnB started in San Francisco in 2008 and currently has a valuation of $13 billion – roughly half the valuation of Hilton Worldwide. AirBnB and Uber are driving – pun intended – governments crazy because they are in constant change and do not operate according to established norms and laws. That makes them hard to regulate and control. Regulate, control and maintain the status quo is what governments tend to
want to do. And here is the rub. What Uber and AirBnB have really done is empower people. This empowerment threatens large tax-generating industries. When industry is unhappy, government tends to become unhappy too. To change that, government would have to take back what Uber and other web business models have created – which is a new form of economic freedom and opportunity supported by a growing number of people. Additionally the new models are in part driven by the desire of its supporters to conserve resources, live more efficiently and become better stewards of the world in general. It is not an easy platform to oppose successfully.
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Spring: New life and old suffering Seeking some sustainability in life It is officially spring. Soon enough, heaters will run their last cycles, jackets will be shoved into the far reaches of the closet, greenery will return to the trees, windows will slowly creak open and temperatures will rise. Yes, it is a time most people love and have looked forward to for months. Not me. Sure, I certainly enjoy the mild temperatures, the sense of new life everything seems to take on and the fact that I will actually see my fiancée not wrapped in multiple blankets for the first time in months, but I have some issues with spring. First and foremost, I am deathly, cripplingly afraid of tornadoes. I am not sure what founded this fear in me, but it is deeply rooted. As soon as the weather starts to warm and we Georgians enter the most tornado-prone season, I become a bumbling mess of fear. I have been made fun of by many people for tracking tornado-producing storms for days at a time, but I have two points to make. Remember those “snowstorms” we were supposed to get a few weeks ago? I bet you watched the weather updates every chance you had; it’s just like the way I follow tornado-producing storms. Also, most people say you should not fear tornadoes because you can never predict where they will hit. Exactly! That is reason enough to be terrified of them! I am currently looking to purchase a home, and one of my biggest concerns is, “Does it have a basement?” And while there may be days where I do not look to skies to scan for spin-
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I’ve been interested in renewable resources and sustainability for a while now, but I don’t really know what it is about “sustainability” that appeals to me. Maybe it’s because I watch the “Walking Dead?” Am I a closet disaster prepper? Perhaps I simply like the idea that I can live a life mostly self-contained, relying as little as possible on outside influences. Should everything collapse – or even just a long power outage – my family would be fine. Solar power, rain barrels and a little garden of veggies doesn’t sound like a big lifestyle change or a lot of hard work. But it could pay off in the long run. So it was with this in mind that I chose to attend a workshop on “Sustainable Gardening” at Alpharetta City Hall March 19. It was led by the North Fulton Master Gardeners and a member of the UGA Extension Office. The UGA speaker Thursday night said the world cannot afford to stop using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. They are what allow our food to grow so fast and lush so that we can feed the world. Without them, we simply could not feed everyone. If we as a world decided to shift to organic and sustainable farming, nearly every person would need to grow a large portion of their own food. While this sounds great at first blush, I imagine it’s woefully impractical to achieve. Chemicals are largely unavoidable. They feed the plant, not the soil, he said. In fact, over-using them can kill the soil, requiring yet more chemicals to keep growing plants. This is what the speaker meant when he spoke
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Federal lawsuit against city of Cumming settled Nydia Tisdale receives $200K By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Community blogger Nydia Tisdale’s longstanding federal lawsuit against the city of Cumming has finally reached a settlement, with the city agreeing to pay Tisdale $200,000. Tisdale, of Roswell, was kicked out of a city of Cumming meeting April 17, 2012 while video recording. At the start of the meeting, Mayor H. Ford Gravitt asked the chief of police to remove the camera from the auditorium. “We don’t allow filming inside of the City Hall here unless it’s specific reasons, so if you would remove the camera,” Gravitt said. When Tisdale told the mayor of the state’s Sunshine Laws, which had been updated that same day and give citizens the right to record open meetings, Gravitt said the matter wasn’t up for discussion and proceeded to have Tisdale and her camera removed from the meeting. Tisdale filed a lawsuit in response. Now, over two years later, the case has been settled by the insurance company, said Dana Miles, city attorney. “The city has no comment,” Miles said. “The insurance company has the right to settle the case, and they did.” Tisdale said the court recorded the settlement March 16. She said the senior superior court judge in the case told the two parties the reason to settle is finality. The settlement is “inclusive of all penalties, damages, attorney’s fees and expenses.” “To me, it means it is over — it’s done,” Tisdale said. “The settlement is significant in that it stops the proceeding and we don’t have to go to trial or continue spending money, on both sides, for legal fees.” Although the judge urged both sides to settle, Tisdale said the city wouldn’t at first, and the lawsuit continued for quite a while. “In my case, because it drug out over two-and-a-half years, the fees just kept growing over time because they kept fighting it tooth and nail and wouldn’t let it go,” Tisdale said. Tisdale said the city now has an audio/visual policy, adopted in May 2012, that designates an area for tripods. She said all citizens have the right to record. “It seems so surreal to be sitting at Cumming City Hall after being mistreated so rudely,” Tisdale said. “It was completely uncalled for and I had to defend and stick up for myself and assert my rights for myself and all citizens, because the public has a right to know what their government is doing.” Looking back, Tisdale said if she had been allowed to film that meeting, she probably would have not filmed any others because she wasn’t inter-
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ested in the city of Cumming. “I had been following Forsyth County for years, but after that ejection, I came to as many city councils as I could,” Tisdale said. After paying her attorney, Tisdale said she would like to buy a new tripod. “The fees were a significant portion of the settlement amount. The reason they were so high is because the city just fought this suit tooth and nail and wouldn’t let go,” Tisdale said. “I also want to do some home maintenance that has been neglected. I’ve been spending so much on attorney’s fees for so many years and that got put on the back burner.” Although the case is now settled, Tisdale said she wishes she could have had her day in court to tell her side of the story. “I was counseled the settlement was reasonable and to accept it, and I did,” Tisdale said. “And now it’s done. It’s like graduating. You work so hard for years and you’ve prepared and done your homework and you’re ready and [have] taken your exams and now you’re done. Mission accomplished. It’s a good feeling.”
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Technocademy provides instruction on technology for seniors Nonprofit started by Alpharetta High student By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School junior Josh Seides began instructing his grandparents, who live in New York, on how to use modern technology to stay in touch. Seides said that after seeing the strides his grandparents made toward becoming “technologically literate,” he knew that other seniors could benefit from such instruction. In his freshman year at AHS in 2013, Seides began Technocademy, a nonprofit that instructs seniors on the basics of technology and how to utilize it in their daily lives. Seides, along with AHS student-volunteers from the Beta Club, Key Club and National Honor Society, travel to senior care centers and senior-living homes armed with the newest technology in the form of tablets, cellphones and laptops to acquaint seniors with technology and instruct them on how to utilize it in their daily lives. “At first, many seniors believe that learning technology
show a desire to delve deeper. “We expand a bit on content for seniors who have an interest in things like Microsoft Office and Skype,” he said. Technocademy has also released a “pocket guide” for seniors that addresses many common issues one may face in using technology that are free of charge to organizations that work directly with seniors. They have also released instructional DVDs and tutorials as a part of their “Operation T-CUP (Tech-Care Ultra Package).” Senior Warren S. said that Seides is “kind, patient and understanding of those older people like me like me who never had the opportunity to learn about modern technologies in school. I have very much enjoyed listening to a variety of music, using my iPad, doing my email and finances both at home and on vacations.” He thanked Seides for “making my life experiences broader and happier.” When Seides first began Technocademy, he explained that he did not envision it would become the success it is today, with more than 210 volunteers. “When I started [Technocademy], I thought we would just do one-on-one instruction
is too hard, but we work to combat that misconception. We often face initial resistance, but that usually goes away,” said Seides. SEIDES “We start off by establishing a meaningful connection.” Seides said that one of the difficult aspects of beginning Technocademy was in deciding where the instruction would take place. “One of the main problems of a central location is that many seniors live in senior care centers. It is difficult for them to move to a central location [for the instruction],” he said. Therefore, Seides and his student-volunteers travel to senior centers in the area, such as Benton House of Alpharetta, Cottonwood Estates of Alpharetta and Sunrise of Johns Creek where Technocademy can provide one-on-one instruction without the need for the seniors to travel. The basic instruction involves using tablets, cellphones, the Internet, social media and Wi-Fi connections, but Seides said many seniors
Technocademy volunteer Manu Poruthoor provides instruction to a senior from Park Place Alpharetta in using her iPad. locally and somewhat frequently, but I didn’t really expect it would go beyond that,” he said. However, Seides said after winning a grant from ABC/ Disney’s Summer of Service, he was able to begin Operation TCUP, helping expand the reach of Technocademy. Technocademy has now partnered with Google, Microsoft, IBM and Hewlett-Packard. These companies can provide discounts to seniors interested in the technology products
they learned of through Technocademy. “I think it has been an amazing experience for me, the volunteers from high schools as well as the seniors,” he said. “The high school volunteers often are really interested in the program and take a lot from the seniors hearing about their experiences. [Technocademy] provides a way to create meaningful connections and bridge the gap between different generations.”
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Jersey Mike’s honors local groups 100 percent of proceeds to charity March 25 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell location of Jersey Mike’s subs has left a wide wake for the other stores in the region, donating tens of thousands of dollars to charity. Dale and Ron Longo, owners of the Roswell Jersey Mike’s on Holcomb Bridge Road, lost their grandson, Benjamin, to cancer when he was just 5 years old. Every year since 2007, the couple and their store have designated one day to donate proceeds from their store to charity. Whenever someone orders the signature sandwich
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AHS student named to state Superintendent’s Advisory Board Kindle Anderson will work with governor to advise about new ideas in education ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School student Kindle Anderson is one of 62 students throughout the state to be selected to serve on the state Superintendent’s Advisory Board. Anderson was one of three students to be nominated to run for the position of student state governor, and won the election with 48 percent of the vote. His role includes working with Gov. Nathan Deal,
Superintendent Richard Woods, as well as the rest of the Student Advisory Board to help reform education by providing solutions and new ideas to benefit students in every corner of the state. Under Kindle’s leadership, five bills of the Georgia House of Representatives are currently being rewritten and revised by the advisory board in order to suit the needs of the students.
Kindle Anderson was not only chosen to be on the state Superintendent’s Advisory Board, but his fellow student members elected him to serve as student state governor.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The first graders at Barnwell Elementary in Johns Creek won first prize in a national goal-setting contest called Shooting Star. The Shooting Star Contest is open to all public elementary school classrooms. Barnwell first graders won for their entry detailing their goal to help their community. It’s a story about their decision and subsequent journey to collect 500 cereal boxes for their local food bank. They now are brainstorming ways to leverage their $100 prize money to collect even more donations for the food bank.
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Villanova University VILLANOVA, Pa. - Shannon Leigh Wynne of Milton has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester at Villanova University.
Valdosta State University VALDOSTA, Ga. – The following students were named to Valdosta State University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Lucas Bell, Johns Creek; Bridget Brewer, Johns Creek; Taylor Carstarphen, Johns Creek; Erin Cole, Suwanee; Mason Currie, Alpharetta; Megan English, Alpharetta; McCall Gardner, Duluth; Melissa Goodman, Suwanee; Cody Hudson, Johns Creek; Alexe Kalariotes, Suwanee; Sylvia Leong, Alpharetta; Emily Li, Duluth; Victoria Papadelis, Duluth; Joel Pollack, Alpharetta; Emily Raymond, Alpharetta; Karla Rodriguez, Suwanee; Ashley Smith, Suwanee; Sidney Steele, Duluth; James Stephens, Johns Creek; Tiffany Tilaka, Alpharetta; Jamie
West, Alpharetta; Courtney Whitenack, Duluth; and Kyle Wilkerson, Duluth; Maegan Abkemeier, Cumming; Natalie Ajarrian, Roswell; Wilson Anglin, Cumming; Caroline Baum, Roswell; Taylor Clark, Cumming; Natalie Crawford, Cumming; Stephanie Crawford, Alpharetta; Maci Fletcher, Cumming; Juliana Fortugno, Alpharetta; Alena Franks, Cumming; Tate Godwin, Cumming; Allyson Hayenga, Alpharetta; Joely Henriquez, Alpharetta; Daniella Hermoza, Roswell; Matthew Pirrello, Cumming; Patricia Price, Cumming; Rachael Ramirez, Cumming; Amber Rickman, Cumming; Melissa Simmons, Roswell; Jaclyn Stiff, Alpharetta; Tiffany Tilaka, Alpharetta; Kimberly Toscano, Roswell; Shelby Varchmin, Cumming; Christopher Whelan, Cumming; and James Whelan of Cumming.
Belmont University NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont University announced their fall 2014 Dean’s List. Madison Barefield, Johns Creek; Nathan Childers, Cumming; Taylor French, Roswell; Chloe Gilligan, Roswell; Abby Janis, Johns Creek; Madison Kent, Milton; Anna Lackey, Johns Creek; Savannah Morrow, Duluth; Anna Park, Duluth; Matthew Proctor, Alpharetta; Carolina Rodriguez, Alpharetta; Andrew Salminen, Milton; Kylee Smith, Alpharetta; Haley Smith, Roswell; Caroline Snellman, Roswell; Suzanna Stapler, Alpharetta; Katelynn Taylor, Alpharetta; Sarah Terning, Johns Creek; Chandler Thornhill, Milton; and Allyson Bowen of Suwanee.
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’Hooch debaters tops in Georgia JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee Debate Team was crowned the 2015 state champions after winning the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association’s State Championship Tournament. Seniors Jacob Shelton and Spencer Weiser defeated debate teams from public and private schools across the state to finish the
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BUMC walks for water Helps Haitian people
By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Walking along a path through the woods, past fields and over creeks, the people of Birmingham United Methodist Church walked the walk for water March 21. As part of BUMC’s second Walk for Water event, hundreds of walkers took up buckets of water and walked through the church’s extensive campus to raise awareness and money for the people of Haiti. In January 2010, Haiti experienced an earthquake that killed 160,000 and displaced 3 million people. Given how Haiti was the poorest country in the Western hemisphere before the quake, there were already humanitarian missions in the country. After, they were struggling to get enough resources. BUMC’s walk raised money for a Living Water Treatment System. This large machine can be gas or solar powered and can filter enough water to feed 2,000 people a day for up to 20 years. “This machine could change a generation of people,” said BUMC pastor, the Rev. Brent Ward. Members of the congregation of the Good Samaritan Haitian Alliance Church of Lawrenceville also took part. They have a strong connection with Haiti, with many congregants either native to the Caribbean nation or descendants. “It’s not good there,” Watson Escarment, administrator
Lawrence and Tracy Lee, of Jasper, fill their buckets at a creek. They carried the buckets of water for the remainder of the walk. of the GSHAC, said of Haiti. The task of getting drinking and cooking water often falls on the women and children, who can walk miles to get water of quality. With a water purifying machine, that task becomes easier and the water cleaner. “There are places in Haiti where it takes three or four hours to walk to get a drink,” said the Rev. Brave Laverdure of GSHAC. The water system will help this. “This is an instrument of evangelism,” he said. “We can point them to Jesus Christ, the Living Water.” For more on the BUMC and their mission, as well as the Walk for Water event, visit www.birminghamumc.org.
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Caring Canvases provides support with paint By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Caring Canvases teamed up Feb. 26 with CanCare – In Harmony with Cancer to bring a ministry of caring to the public. Meeting at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, Canvases and CanCare paired with one another to bring an evening of joy and support to cancer fighters. CanCare is an organization dedicated to “fighting cancer with hope” by matching newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers with cancer survivors and other caregivers. Joined with Caring Canvases, the goal is to provide additional resources and support along their treatment journey. Among the talented artists gathered at Johns Creek Presbyterian were cancer survivors, patients currently undergoing treatments, CanCare volunteers, family members of patients and survivors, nurses and others of all ages. Their purpose that evening? To “paint it forward.” Together, they made inspiring canvases that will be donated to cancer patients undergoing treatment at Emory Johns Creek Infusion Center. These unique canvases were created with love to send uplifting, posi-
Hey, this really is fun. tive and encouraging messages, so the patients will be touched and know how many people care about them. Caring Canvases is an art ministry of Joy to the WORD LLC. Caring Canvases works with groups in facilitating painting parties with a purpose. The original inspirational canvases created are donated to the charitable organization of the group’s choice.
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Prize: Meghana Pothukachi sings, keeps Telugu alive Continued from Page 1 million speakers and is considered one of the six classical languages of India. “The competition is part of the effort to keep Telugu alive and appreciated by the future generations,” said Meghana’s father, Hari Pothukachi. Meghana and her parents entered the contest, which wound up sending them on a whirlwind tour to eight cities in six weeks. Some 230 singers auditioned from all over the country, but only 18 were selected. Her travels took her from Atlanta to New Jersey, then on to Columbus (Ohio), Pittsburgh, Kansas City, St. Louis, Detroit and ending in Philadelphia. The finals had an audience of 10,000. In each city, the competition thinned out until Meghana was crowned on the last night. For Meghana, it was an immersion into not only the Telugu language but its culture. “I had to learn conversational speech because I also had to reply to the questions of the judges. We were judged on how well we answered and so I had to learn how to pronounce the words as well as I could,” Meghana said. Meghana’s mother, Uma
Vempati, said pronunciation is a major part of the competition. “You can’t have an accent. So in singing in the native language, diction is judged as much as musical ability,” Vempati said. The competitions are filmed much like “American Idol” and shown in India where it is a big hit. “And the host of the show is a famous singer there. He’s like the Frank Sinatra of India,” Pothukachi said. “They would have to sing duets with him as part of the show. As it turned out, all the finalists were girls, so they had to really be good to keep up with him.” Like “Idol,” in addition to their performance, contestants were also judged on personality and stage presence. Telugu is also a rich language full of allusions, metaphors and imagery. There are nuances and similes about nature, so the singer must show the correct emotions during each song. “It is very poetic. And if you put the accent on the wrong syllable, that’s a big mistake too,” said Meghana. But Meghana has enjoyed the challenge. Since her mother told her about the competition and showed her the website that explained it,
Meghana was intrigued. She was already taking classical music lessons, and this was a new challenge. “It’s similar training as opera; but it’s like popular music too,” Meghana said. “The genre and style is different. It’s like opera versus pop music.” And within the Telugu music there are more genres. She had to learn 23 songs for the eight performances. Memorizing all of those lyrics was the “tough part,” Meghana said. “Each song and so many words,” she said. Vempati was surprised at her daughter’s own toughness during the competition. “She would get in the car and immediately pull out her music and earphones and go to work,” Vempati said. “She had never really been away from home before. Now we were six weeks living from hotel to hotel. And she never once turned on the TV or her iPad.” Meghana’s parents said they were glad she had the experience – the glitz, the glamour and the hard, hard work. But her real job is ahead of her – high school. After taxes and expenses, there was not much left of her prize, but she did get the MacBook she wanted. “It was great. I’m glad I got to do it,” she said.
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Meghana Pothukachi receives a certificate of achievement from the Johns Creek City Council. Standing with her are Councilman Lenny Zaprowski, left, and Mayor Mike Bodker.
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‘Tossed Out Treasures’ bargain hunter’s dream Sandy Springs Society annual event attracts metro’s savviest shoppers SANDY SPRINGS – The Sandy Springs Society will host the 24th annual “Tossed Out Treasures,” the ultimate flea market, that begins Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the former Marshalls in Marshall’s Plaza, 6337 Roswell Road. The much-anticipated sale is touted as the ultimate guiltfree shopping experience with bargains on high end treasures
including home décor, jewelry, silver, crystal, sports equipment, art, furniture, gentlyused clothing, and much more. Treasures are donated by members of the 300-plus Sandy Spring Society and the community at large, and raises up to $70,000 annually. The popular event has served the community for 24 years with proceeds funding over 20 philanthropic organizations in the Sandy Springs community.
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This year’s event will be cochaired by Ann Nable, Elizabeth Kelly, Barbara Groves, and Kathryn Loia and advisor Joan Plunkett.
Admission to “Tossed Out Treasures” is free and open to the public. Preview Party tickets, which are limited, are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. To purchase preview party tickets or for more information on the sale, please visit www.sandyspringssociety.org. The Sandy Springs Society is a 501(c)3 charitable organization of women that was founded in March 1988 to support programs that improve the quality of life for the residents of Sandy Springs. Through its yearly grant process, the organization supports Heritage Sandy Springs and other non-profits in the community that promote the arts, heritage, education, the environment and social services. In its 26 years of existence, the organization has contributed over $2.8 million to the Sandy Springs community.
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Early bird party for first shot For those who want an exclusive preview, the bargain hunter’s event opens with a preview party on Thursday, March 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Preview Party shoppers can be the first to browse and buy while enjoying dinner, beer and wine, and a silent auction. Preview Party tickets, which are limited, are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. To purchase preview party tickets or for more information on the sale, please visit www. sandyspringssociety.org.
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own private space, with some including courtyards of up to 3,300 square feet – that’s large enough to fit a swimming pool. Currently, there are 15 attached units complete. Of these, six are sold. A further three are under contract, but not yet complete. The first single-family home is being built now with two more expected to break ground shortly. The homes fetch between $579,000 to more than $2 million. No homes have been sold yet in the $500s, however. Kingsfield said all the sales so far are above the $700s. The square footage ranges from 2,400 square feet to 6,700 square feet. “The interest is going as we expected,” Kingsfield said. The model home has had continual foot-traffic, she said, with more than 1,000 people viewing the home some weekends. “That’s not a problem a lot of homebuilders have had for a while,” she said. With a total of just over 100 units expected, Kingsfield said it will take years to fully build out. Beyond single-family homes, apartments are what people first think of when asked about “mixed-use.” In Avalon, this component is called “Haven.” There are 250 to be built in Phase 1, with about 200 completed to date. Just over half are one-bedroom apartments, with the rest being two-bedroom. The one-bedroom apart-
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• 86 acres • $600 million cost • 2.4 million square feet total • 750,000 squarefeet Class A office • 500,000+ square feet retail • 101 single-family houses • 526 apartments • www.experienceAvalon.com ments begin in price in the $1,500s per month, with two bedrooms going in the $2,300s. The premier twobedroom apartments can fetch more than $5,000 a month. Richard Munger, partner and vice president of development for North American Properties, said he expects the remainder of the apartments to be complete within 60 days. All of the apartments are rentals. About 33 percent have been rented so far. “There has been a tremendous amount of interest,” Munger said. “We are right where thought we would be.” He said he expects more residents to move in once warmer weather sets in – the winter can slow the moving process. Still, Avalon had what Munger called “considerable” interest from potential residents. The first tenants moved in within two weeks of the property opening. These families range in age from the 20s to 87, with the average age in the mid- to upper-40s, he said, which
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Avalon in Alpharetta is steadily growing its residential components, both single-family and apartments. is exactly what Avalon had hoped. “We are looking at professionals, empty-nesters and retirees,” Munger said. One of those residents is Kevin Myers, who lives in Haven. He rents a two-bed, twobath apartment on the fourth floor near the iconic fire pit of Avalon. “I absolutely love it,” he said. He and his wife, Tammy, are both in their 50s and were living in East Cobb when they became empty-nesters. “We decided we wanted to do something different,” Myers said. “We didn’t want a large house.” While they were initially
skeptical about Avalon, the couple warmed to it as they saw it develop. They finally decided to commit. Myers said there is no looking back. “Now we don’t have to worry about driving everywhere we need to,” he said. “We don’t need two cars anymore. Everything is right here at our fingertips.” Kingsfield said this is the biggest draw of the residences. “Where else can you walk out your front door and in your front yard is a Whole Foods and some of the most exclusive shopping available?” she asked. “This is a unique destination. Avalon is a destination that sets us apart from everywhere else.”
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Housing remains a linchpin to economic health Editor’s note: This is part of a series of excerpts from Frank Norton Jr.’s “Norton Native Intelligence Report for 2015.” Each year, we present a host of micro trends on our radar. Last week, we spoke about the great divide in the housing market and the value of homeownership to individuals and society as a whole. Here are a few more observations: New homes – National Association of Homebuilders research says that the average price of a single-family home built for sale in 2013 (last year available) was $318,308 in the United States. The average market value of a new custom home built in 2013 was $476,260 or 1.4 times the average of a single-family home in 2013. Seventy-five percent of the new homes built in
Investment in residential FRANK property NORTON JR. CEO and Chairman (any type of The Norton Agency residence) remains a America were built “For Sale” versus custom built for owner smaller share occupants. Investor buyers – Invesof the overall tors have propped up the U.S. housing market through their economy than buying efforts. While the purchase activat any time ity slowed in 2014, overall investment properties made up since World about 22 percent of home sales in 2013, down from 24 perWar II... cent in 2012 and 27 percent in 2011. House flipping – that is buying a home and sell-
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an investment gain, dropped in the last quarter of 2014 to 3.7 percent of all homes sold, down from 6.5 percent a year earlier (Investor’s Business Daily 2014). Impact – Clearing the way for more residential construction of the variety that people want and need would be a consequential boom to the economy. Investment in residential property (any type of residence) remains a smaller share of the overall economy than at any time since World War II contributing even less to GDP growth than during the period of 20 percent interest rates in the early 1980s. If the residential building engine returned to its postwar average, U.S. economic growth would currently be at 4 percent, and the additional employment created would
reduce the unemployment rate by 1 percent, according to research commissioned by the New York Times. The Housing Economics Division of the NAHB estimates that in 2014, the average home in America created 2.97 full-time equivalent jobs and $110,957 in state, local and national taxes. The average rental apartment construction created 1.13 full-time equivalent jobs and $42,383 in taxes. For every $100,000 spent on home remodeling, 8.9 jobs are created and $29,779 in taxes. The tax estimate is used for revenue paid to all levels of government – federal, state, county, municipal schools and so on. The tax estimates also include various fees and charges such as residential permits and impact fees.
Know when to hold ‘em… Mailbox moo-la and the know when to fold ‘em real estate cash cow Do you pursue business opportunities that don’t have a good chance of happening? Are you still trying to market products and services that aren’t selling very well? Have you given an employee too much time to improve their performance, yet they are still working for you? As they say in card games, “Knowing when to hold ‘em, and knowing when to fold ‘em” also applies to every aspect of running a small business. While patience is certainly a virtue in allowing enough time to achieve success, sometimes you just can’t look a gift horse in the mouth if there is no horse! Certain strategies, tactics, products, services and even potential customers can only be allowed so much time to produce success for your business. And knowing when to abandon ship and move on to something else is important. If you establish timetables for each
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They build “net worth” slowly while the property appreciates in value. The single-family home simply isn’t going to produce a large return except in the long run. The reasons are many, but the simplest is that the average home will produce about .75 percent per month in rent of its value. This is my personal rule of thumb and it fluctuates according to market cycles. Based on this rule of thumb, a home valued at $150,000 will produce
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GoWaiter restaurant delivery rebrands as CitySpree ALPHARETTA, Ga. — GoWaiter restaurant delivery in North Atlanta now has a new name: CitySpree. Customers can still place orders at GoWaiter. com, and now also at CitySpree.com. CitySpree delivers for restaurants that do not normally provide delivery, including Altobeli’s Italian, Bantu at Avalon and Smashburger. The GoWaiter.com website will continue to operate through mid-summer. For more visit www.cityspree.com.
BusinessBriefs which rounded up in-store purchases to the next dollar for spay and neuter nonprofit Fix Georgia Pets, voting and sales of the 2015 Red Bandanna Calendar, an Angel Tree program and Feed the Furries with Phillips Pet Food and Supplies. Feed the Furries donated 25,802 meals. Red Bandanna also donated products totaling over $20,000 in retail value, along with over 10,000 more meals. For more information, visit www.rbpetfood.com.
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CUMMING, Ga. – Dan Parmer, president and chief executive officer of Harry Norman Realtors, recently presented a check for $1,707 to Forsyth County Family Haven, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, programs and community education to help stop domestic violence. The Harry Norman Realtors Forsyth/Lake Lanier office in Cumming raised money for the donation by sponsoring the 13th annual Ticket 2 Ride, a benefit horse show held at the Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta.
Red Bandanna announces charitable donations Associate for the North Fulton office by President and CEO Kevin Levent at the BHGRE Metro Brokers Awards Celebration.
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sociates in 2014 at their recent awards celebration. Twenty-five members of the North Fulton office received awards for their performance. The North Fulton office top sales associates were Sam Russell and David Mills. Russell was named Top Individual Sales Associate for the North Fulton office while Mills was recognized for being the Top Team Sales Associate for North Fulton. Russell with fellow office mates Mark Broyles and David Mills received the Platinum Award; Dan Jones and Stacy Carter were honored with the Gold Award; Ed Short, Rich Murray, Sandee Garihan, Giuliana Enriquez, Lauren Kermani and Devin Foy were honored with the Silver Award; and 14 sales associates were honored with the Bronze Award. The North Fulton office includes 119 sales associates. For more information, visit metrobrokers.com.
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ATLANTA — Red Bandanna Pet Food announced its 2014 charitable donations totaled almost $36,000 to local animal rescues and nonprofits. Fundraisers included Round Up for Rescues,
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a monthly rent generally around $1,125. Given a down payment of 10 percent, a 7 percent 30-year mortgage, property taxes and insurance costs, that home will produce anywhere from $6 – $73 per month, depending upon the county location, in net cash flow before repairs and vacancies. So, the net worth investor is banking on the fact that singlefamily homes in the past have appreciated in value and hopes to someday capitalize on that trend. The second type of investor, the cash flow investor, looks to real estate investments that produce more cash flow on a monthly basis than in the long run. In other words, they may give up future appreciation for money in their pocket today. Multiple-family units, such as duplexes, quads or apartments, generally fit this bill. The main reason is that the unit can be bought cheaper than a single-family home due to lower land and development costs per unit. Because of this, that lease rate ratio comes
ATLANTA — Alpharetta-based 6 Degrees Group was recognized as the 22nd fastest-growing business owned or operated by a University of Georgia graduate during the 2015 Bulldog 100 Celebration Feb. 7 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. 6 Degrees Group, co-owned by 1987 UGA graduate Tracy Manning Bates, along with Brian Risinger, is a full-service accounting and finance placement firm, matching top Atlanta employers with skilled professionals. The Bulldog 100, coordinated by the UGA Alumni Association, recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA graduates. More than 450 nominations were received for this year’s list. To be considered for the list, each organization must have been in business for at least five years, experienced revenues over $100,000 for the calendar year 2012 and be owned or operated by a former UGA student.
closer to 1 percent. So, a multifamily unit that is purchased for $75,000 might produce a rent of $750 per month. Using the same parameters from the single-family home example, this unit will produce cash flow of $170- $205 per month, depending upon the county location. As you can see, this small deviation in the lease rate ratio produces a sizeable difference in monthly cash flow; thus, making the multifamily investor primarily a cash flow investor. Another factor for the investor to consider is the exit strategy, which is how to dispose of the investment when they are ready. The net worth investor, who is buying single-family homes, will be selling his investment to a retail buyer. A retail buyer is someone looking to purchase the home to live in. This buyer market is generally fairly stable since there are a lot of them in the marketplace. Thus, it provides a little more liquidity for the net worth investor since the property is easier to sell. Additionally, this buyer may buy on emotion and doesn’t care how well the house produced as a rental or what the investor paid for it. So, the investor, in a good
market, can ask top dollar for the property no matter how well he managed it as a rental. On the other hand, the cash flow investor is almost always selling to another investor. This may be an investor who bases most of his decision on the income of the property. The cash flow investor won’t have the luxury of stretching the fair market value. The purchaser will only pay what the rents dictate. So, while there are many opportunities in this new market cycle, potential investors must decide which route they want to take. Do they go with the direction of slow and steady and hope for a big pay day, or do they look to cash in the pocket today with less excitement in the end? These are questions that every investor, whether big or small, eventually must answer for themselves. Brian Patton, CCIM is an author of the book, “Mailbox Moo-la, How Real Estate Cash Cows Put Money in Your Mailbox.” He is a trusted advisor on commercial real estate investments and development. He can be reached at 770-634-4848 or via his website: www.BrianPattonCommercial.com.
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5K hosted by Simple Charity at North Forsyth Middle School, 3845 Coal Mountain Drive in Cumming. Saturday, March 28, runner sign in at 7:15 a.m., race at 8 a.m. Cost is $25. Visit active.com for more info.
Benefiting low-income Forsyth County residents at Central Park Recreation Center, 2300 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming. Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 onsite. Visit Breakfastwiththeeaster bunny.com for more info
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What: All are welcome to attend this inclusive family worship service welcoming children, adults and families with disabilities and special needs. An Easter egg hunt follows the service. When: Saturday, March 28 at 4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta. Contact: 770-751-0033 or mary@alpharettapres.com. Web: www.alpharettapres. com.
What: Super Slide, bounce houses, food, and fun for all. Where: Midway Community Church, 3365 Francis Road in Alpharetta When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Spring Musical presented by Milton High School Theatre at 13025 Birmingham Highway in Milton. March 2628 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20. Visit Miltontheatrecompany.com for more info.
When: Saturday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $57 Web: Register at beautifulbeyondthepain. ezevent.com
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a NFHS graduate with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Featuring the Liberty Quartet and Saved By Grace. Where: Harmony Grove Baptist Church, 5470 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming When: Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m. Cost: $5 dinner plus auction and offering Contact: 678-878-5216
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What: Egg hunt with thousands of eggs, petting zoo, jumpy houses, magic show, balloon twister, bubbles and of course the Easter Bunny. Where: Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Highway in Milton When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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What: Egg hunt for children 2 to 7 years old. Other activities include inflatables, photos with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Where: North Park softball fields, 13450 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost: $150 Contact: 678-756-2878 or roswellfpfgala@gmail.com
What: Easter egg hunt featuring 10,000 eggs, followed by face painting, a moonwalk, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek When: Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m.
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Folk and bluegrass singer and story-teller Kathy Reed is the featured at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road in Johns Creek. Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10.50 for Autrey Mill members or Johns Creek residents. Visit autreymill. org for more info.
What: The Fiesta Auction Night will include games, food, and both a live and silent auction. Where: Birmingham Falls Elementary School, 14865 Birmingham Highway in Milton When: Friday, March 27 Hours: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Web: supportbff.org
What: BBTP’s first annual gala and silent auction. All funds raised will help BBTP send children with silent illnesses go to medically specific camps. Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek
What: Book signing of ‘Hidden Corners of My Heart’ by Terry Segal. Where: Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors, 670 North Main Street in Alpharetta When: Thursday, March 26 Hours: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact: 678-297-7571
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What: The Roswell Historical Society will be hosting monument cleaning events at Old Roswell Cemetery. Where: Old Roswell Cemetery, 38 Hill Street When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: Bring old toothbrushes, soft bristle brushes, and spray bottles of water.
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What: South Forsyth Middle School presents Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” featuring con man Harold Hill and librarian and piano teacher Marian. When: March 25 through 28 Where: South Forsyth High School Performing Arts Center, 585 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming Cost: $5 adults, $3 students Contact: James Rives, 770815-2137 jgrives22@gmail. com Info: Nightly at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m.
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What: Black tie–optional event will feature dinner, open bar, and entertainment provided by the band Yacht Rock Revue benefiting the Roswell Fire and Police Foundation. Where: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive in Roswell
SINGING FOR A CURE
What: Benefit silent auction and concert for Mary Bennett,
What: Race to benefit the Chattahoochee High School Soccer Booster Club. Where: Chattahoochee High School, When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: Check in starts at 8:15 a.m., 5K at 9:30 a.m. and Fun Run at 10:30 a.m. Cost: $25 for 5K, $15 for Fun Run/Walk Web: hoochsoccer.com
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Do you have Balance in your life? Our average life expectancy is increasing and our ability to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle well into our later years will depend, to a large degree, on how well we maintain our personal fitness level. Most of us equate quality of life in later years to being active, independent and pain free. “There is strong scientific evidence that regular physical activity produces major and extensive health benefits in older adults… in addition, physical activity is associated with higher levels of functional health, a lower risk of falling, and better cognitive function.” (World Health Organization, 2010) One of the major concerns of older adults is falling and lack of balance. More than 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 fall every year. Maintaining balance is the result of a complex interaction of many systems and subsystems of the human body. As we age, changes occur that reduce the efficiency
of these systems, which in turn jeopardizes our balance. Balance is very complex. Our medications, diseases and physical limitations can all affect our balance as well. Five skills needed for proper balance: 1. Ability to walk and turn the head at the same time. 2. Ability to extend the hip and back. 3. Ability to reach down and pick up something. 4. Ability to reach up. 5. Ability to stand on one foot for five seconds. If you are having concerns about your balance, please contact your doctor and/or physical therapist. There are comprehensive programs that focus on improving balance. Make sure that you are taking care of yourself now so that you will have a long, healthy, and active life.
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Exactly,….. BIG DEAL! Inflammation is not something to take lightly. Let’s put it this way, if you came across a smoldering fire in your house, you wouldn’t just walk away...would you? I suspect that you would consider this an important matter to tend to, because you know that even a small smoldering fire could quickly become a big rip roaring fire that could burn your house down. Your thought process might be something like, “don’t panic, just put the fire out; and put the fire out fast.!” You might even say “Whew, I am glad I caught that fire while it was small, and thank God that I just happened to walk in here and see this.” Yeh, it would be an emotional and financial disaster to lose your home. So what if we were talking about your life? All it takes is ONE fire to cause an event i.e heart attack and stroke. There are many causes of inflammation that can ultimately cause your arteries to be fragile. The arteries can suddenly rupture as plaque pushes through the wall like a volcano. A clot is formed,
blocking the flow and BOOM. You have a heart attack or stroke. What causes inflammation? Great question. GASKILL Stress, bad diet, migraines, autoimmune diseases( like lupus and psoriasis), smoking, cholesterol, insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, PCOS, liver disease, sleep disorders, and, periodontal disease to just name a few. Don’t get a false sense of security if you are a marathon runner, passed your stress test, calcium score, and even have a phenomenal cholesterol profile. Stay tuned to hear more from us and Plaque Busters in the national arena. If you are serious about your life, and your life is a priority, we can help you before it is too late. We are very experienced in a prevention strategy that works! It is tailored to YOU, your body and your genetics! Right now as spring approaches, most of you are wanting to “get the weight off”. We are excited about our new weight loss program and we will personally coach you.
If you want to find out your genetic dietary pattern needs (we are all one of six patterns), we can help you learn how to eat for minimizing your risk of developing plaque and to help you lose weight most effectively for a lifetime. Yes, it’s true: we are not all genetically programmed to eat the same way! Out of all of Dr. Gaskill’s patients that have followed & complied with her cardiovascular prevention method for the past 7 1/2 years, none have had a heart attack or stroke! We also utilize functional/ naturopathic medicine in addition to traditional Western medicine to successfully treat a large number of illnesses, including chronic fatigue, pulmonary disorders, food and chemical sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, ADD, obesity, migraines, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin disorders, anxiety, depression & insomnia. www.drlesliegaskill.com and www.plaquebusters.net Leslie S. Gaskill, M.D., LLC 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste 201 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 770-495-9995
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The wonderful summer every child deserves Parents call Camp SAY a “life-changing” summer camp where kids & teens who stutter develop self-confidence, build communication skills, and forge friendships to last a lifetime. Camp SAY combines the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience with activities and programs that empower young people who stutter. This unique 2-week sleep-away camp is located on a 500-acre ACA-accredited facility in North Carolina (near Asheville) and welcomes children and teens who stutter, ages 8-18, and their young family members and friends (oneweek & shortened stays are also available). Young people from across the country attend Camp SAY year-after-year. Camp provides a tremendous culture of acceptance and positivity, and each day campers enjoy an important balance between structured activities and choice –discovering their unique talents
and pursuing their personal interests and goals. Activities include: arts & crafts−painting, drawing, dance, dramatic arts, creative writing, pottery, video production & more; sports−basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball & more; water activities−swimming in two lakes and heated swimming pool, canoeing, kayaking, waterslide, zipline & more; outdoor−hiking, rock-climbing, animal center, campfires & more; equestrian− horseback riding in a certified Horsemanship Association Accredited facility, with riding rings, trail rides, horse care & much more. Camp SAY also offers a variety of speech therapy options, personalized to fit each child’s unique goals and needs. If speech therapy is desired, individual and group therapy sessions are available with a certified speech-language pathologist with extensive experience with stuttering. Campers leave Camp SAY
with lasting benefits, including increased confidence, new friendships, greater independence, and the feeling of being much better prepared to begin
a new school year. Learn more at: CampSAY.org. Download a brochure at: bit.ly/campsay, email Meg@SAY.org, or call 828.393.4244.
Financial Aid is available, on a need-basis, for tuition & travel. Camp SAY is a program of SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY.org).
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A fun-filled summer of wonder and adventure! Whether your child attends Catalina Sea Camp or AstroCamp depends on your child’s specific interest. If your child is interested in the wonders of the ocean world or just wants to spend summer with friends on an island, Catalina Sea Camp is the best choice with scuba certifications, sailing courses, marine biology classes, Island exploring, sea food cookery and lots of traditional fun social activities like Talent/No Talent, carnival night, dances and color Olympics. Our Island Campus has a unique charm with it’s
Spanish California architecture and private cove. Some activities are age specific and there are many more activities than are listed here so check out the sea camp website at catalinaseacamp.org If your child loves science activities, space exploration, Astronomy, rock climbing, LARP, dungeons and dragons, and good old fashioned summer camp fun, AstroCamp is a great choice. There are many more activities so check our website at astrocampsummer.org. Whichever camp you
choose, you can rest assured that your child will get the highest quality program, comfortable accommodations, great food and memories that will last a lifetime. All of our staff are hand picked for there fun loving personalities and ability to work with young people. Astrocamp and Catalina Sea Camp are owned and operated by the non-profit corporation Guided Discoveries. Guided Discoveries hosts over 50,000 students, parents and teachers from over 1,000 schools annually in it’s outdoor
education program. Guided Discoveries has been running summer camps
for over 35 years. For more information, go to our website at gdicamps.org.
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McGinnis Woods Country Day School Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2015! An amazing summer filled with fun themes, caring counselors, engaging activities, art, music, interesting weekly field trips and guest speakers, water play and lots of smiles has been designed for campers ages 4-12. Camp begins May 26 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 7. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9am-5pm daily at a cost of $225.00 weekly. Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee. We will visit Zoo Atlanta, the Mayfield Dairy, the Art Barn and other local destinations and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, and group games in our beautiful new air conditioned gym. Our Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind. Campers wanting to learn to cook, swim, do gymnastics, or act can do just that at McGinnis Woods! Have your camper join in on the fun and plan to attend our Sunsational Summer Camp. For additional information or to register, please contact us at www.mcginniswoods.org or call 770-664-7764. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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Woodward North Summer Camps Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time for parents to start planning camp experiences for their children. Woodward North Summer Camps offer an exciting range of programs to educate and entertain aspiring artists, scholars, athletes, explorers, and performers. Located on a 33-acre campus in Johns Creek, Woodward North is a satellite elementary school of Woodward Academy. Woodward North Summer Camps are open to all rising pre-K through sixth graders. Children do not have to be Woodward students to attend the wide range of camp offerings, including athletic, academic, and enrichment camps. Child care is
available before and after camps, and lunch—provided daily during morning session camps—is included in camp fees. Camps are led by Woodward faculty and staff, who provide a rewarding summer experience that will educate and entertain. In addition, bus transportation is available to Woodward’s Main Campus in College Park, which offers a full range of camps to students of all ages. For a complete listing of camp schedules and descriptions, visit www. woodward.edu/camps, select Summer Camp Information for 2015, and choose WA North Camp under Schedules and Descriptions.
From the Woodward neighborhood
Woodward North Summer Camps May 26 - July 24, 2015
Academic, enrichment, and adventure camps for kindergarten g seventh through grade campers.
Small groups, so campers on. get great care and attention. Have your camper join the fun and be part of something special: an amazing summer filled with great learning opportunities and fun! Campers’ imaginations will be sparked by the caring counselors, weekly themes, field trips, water activities and surprises!
Lunch included in camp fee; free early drop off; extended care available until 5:30 pm.
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Hoops N’ Sand Up With Kids Sports, Inc. (UWKS) is a youth program designed to provide instructions in fundamental basketball and volleyball skills through after school enrichment programs, private or group coaching. The program also provides children the opportunity to learn a lot about social skills while competing in a fun environment. UWKS evaluates a player’s skill set and utilizes the appropriate tools to improve the player’s knowledge of the game, skills, physical condition, confidence, self-esteem, hand-eye coordination, listening skills, and much more. With more 20 years of domestic and international community service, he has demonstrated a dedicated passion for working with children of all ages and backgrounds. Coach Hines has now opened his own state of the art training facility in Cumming, Georgia, Hoops N Sand-www. hoopsnsand.com. This 8800 square foot facility will house a full size basketball and volleyball court, a half basketball
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court and a sand volleyball court. Through Up With Kids Sports, Inc. a youth training program operated by former professional basketball player, Samuel Hines, Hoops N Sand will offer a variety of year round training opportunities. Hoops N Sand will also be a unique and fun entertainment facility for both children and Adults!! GAME ROOM, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURT RENTALS, LACROSSE, FUTSAL, HOCKEY, OPEN GYM, LEAGUES, PARTIES, AND CORPORATE EVENTS. The facility is great for AAU teams, volleyball clubs, feeder teams, school teams, home schools, daycares, religious organizations, boy scouts/girl scouts, field trips, birthday celebrations, and team bonding. A wide variety of professionals including lawyers, correctional officers, social workers, educators, professional athletes, and clergy have partnered with UWKS. To learn more call 470-297-5620 or visit www.hoopsnsand.com
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Tips on encouraging kids to go green Dance into summer with N-Step Dance Academy
(NAPSI)—There is good news for parents and teachers who want to encourage young people to “go green.” There are a number of practical ways to encourage kids to become more environmentally aware. For example, here are some tips from a book series that encourages young people to protect the environment: • Give children their own little container garden. Kids love having their own space. Allow them to take the responsibility for planting and caring for their special little garden. • Provide children their own special tools. Put together a small garden bag for them with a mini hoe or spade and garden gloves. This will make them feel excited about gardening. • Encourage them to take part in the entire gardening process. They should help with the planting and nurturing of their garden, but they should also do the harvesting and preparation of what they grow. • Start with seeds. It may seem easier and faster to buy starter plants, but kids will learn much more by actually seeing the entire cycle from seed to plant to fruit. You can start seeds indoors when it is still chilly outside and then transplant the plants when the weather warms up. In addition to gardening, there are other ways to help kids go “greener,” such as explaining the benefits of: • Turning off running water when it’s not in use, • Using energy-saving light-bulbs and • Recycling paper, plastic and alumi-
num. The tips are offered in both English and Spanish. Going Green Every Day These and other ideas can be found in the “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” series. The books feature two African-American youngsters and a host of their multicultural friends from India, China and South America. The reoccurring themes of their weekend adventures involve environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The author of the series, Tanille Edwards, says, “’Going Green in 2015’ is a theme that connects young people with living green every day. The ecology facts are educational and the tips helpful to reducing the carbon footprint. ‘Plants: Parts 1 & 2’ and ‘Wildlife: Parts 1 & 2’ are additional titles from the children’s ecology series, with facts and tips on animal care, earth science, and the food we eat.” The series has established a strong presence in schools, libraries and museums across the country. The “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” stories have contributed to the corporate culture of numerous national and global corporations. In addition, many children have used the book to create science projects, do their homework and gather information for science fairs. All the books in the “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” series are available on Amazon, BN.com, iBooks, OverDrive, Follett, Ingram and everywhere books are sold. Learn more at the website www. jordangogreen.com.
N-Step Dance Academy is a nationally accredited dance studio located in Suwanee, Georgia on Peachtree Parkway in the Brookwood Marketplace shopping center. N-Step Dance Academy is a state-of-the-art facility, featuring sprung bound, marley covered dance floors. We have two dance studios with double ballet barres in each studio, as well as a break room, homework room, comfortable seating and viewing area for parents, and top of the line sound equipment. Under the ownership and artistic direction of Alexis Kozar, the studio offers a wide selection of classes. All of our classes are under the direction of professional instructors for all ages and abilities. We offer many classes from ages 3-18 years old, including our pre-professional Performing Arts Company. NSDA’s curriculum includes Creative Movement, Combination classes, Kinder classes, Ballet, Pointe, Stretch/Conditioning, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, and Acro, N-Step Dance Academy is a family oriented studio founded on profes-
sional dance technique and training. Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality training in a positive, encouraging, and safe environment. Individual attention is given to each student to nurture the ability for them to achieve their fullest potential. We are proud of our reputation for providing excellent dance instruction for beginning students through preprofessional artists. N-Step Dance Academy has two passions; dance education and children. We love what we do. It is not just our job but our passion!
What are you doing this Summer? Join N-Step Dance Academy for some Summer Fun!
NSDA is offering multiple options for summer dancing fun!! We are offering fun and energetic camps to dancers ages 3-18! • Receive $15.00 off your camp with early registration! • Early summer registration deadline is April 15, 2015 To see the full descriptions of each class visit our website or give us a call! POP PRINCESS & PRINCE CAMP June 22nd-26th, 2015 ALL DAY DANCE MANIA CAMP June 22nd-26th, 2015 ALL DAY DANCE WORKSHOP JULY 20th -24th, 2015 PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY BOOT CAMP June 15th-19th, 2015
Call us today 770-886-6500 www.nstepdanceacademy.com
2623 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 200 Suwanee, GA 30024
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A summer of exciting theatre awaits your child at Off Broadway Performing Arts Center. Located in the heart of Crabapple, Camp Off Broadway offers 1 week and 2 week camps for kids ages 4-17 in a professional yet family oriented environment. Immerse your child in the worlds of “Legally Blonde Jr.”, “Junglebook Kids” and “Honk” as they learn life skills, make new friends and memories to last a lifetime. At Off Broadway, we give every child a chance to shine. To register, visit us online at offbroadwaydance.com or call us at 770-664-2410 Have a budding ballerina wanting to dance her way through summer? Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s Summer Trainee Camp definitely fits the bill! Known for serious training of pre-professional dancers, MBT has an exciting and informative summer camp tailored just for younger dancers – boys and girls – ages 4 to 8. Experienced instructors cover foundational technique while encouraging campers to have fun and build friendships, and a variety of enrichment subjects introduce campers to the wider world of Dance. June 15-19 & June 22 -26 A day at Trainee Camp includes: • Ballet • Jazz • Dance-related crafts • Tales from dance history • Professional performance review Learning and rehearsing ballet variationGet the details! MetropolitanBallet.org!
Horse
Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 15 years of excellence in riding! NEW Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. United States Pony Club Riding Center. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9a.m.1p.m. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. For the true horse enthusiast! www.willowsouth.com $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 2226, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31.
Music The 8th Annual Vivace! Summer Middle School Band Camp is for band students in the North Metro Atlanta area. Students experience full band, master classes, jazz band/improvisation, marching band techniques, music composition taught by certified teachers. Eligibility: For current 5th-8th grade band students who have been in their public or private school band program OR have taken private lessons at least 1 school year. Also, we have recreation time, end of camp ice-cream party
Sponsored Section • SUMMER CAMPS & concert. $205 by May 1st, $225 thereafter. Sibling, District, & All State discounts are available. REGISTER AT www.vivacecamps.com. Location: June 15-19 at Mt. Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. Jay Hutcherson, director@vivacecamps.com. 678-278-9210
Atlanta Celtic Camp
Irish Music and Language Camp for kids and teens ages 6 to 17 years. Fiddle, flute, song and more! June 8-12 (9am to 1pm) in Roswell; sponsored by The Atlanta Irish Music School. Register online at: www. atlantairishmusicschool.com. 770-7129334
Rowing
Learn the Olympic Sport of Rowing with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association! Ages 12-18 co-ed, no experience necessary. Five 2-week sessions with USRowing certified coaches: choose from 2 morning or 1 evening sessions, $175/session. Also for 2015, back by popular demand, 3 1-week sessions are available for High School campers only, $125/session. Held at the Chattahoochee River, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. Learn the fundamentals of sweep rowing and begin a basic workout program with the largest and most successful youth rowing program in Georgia! All campers are grouped each session by age, size, and skill level. To register, or for more info: www.ajracrew.com, or Sarah Low ajra. information@gmail.com.
Science
Science Camp conducted by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dinosaurs, gemstones, or animal studies? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also- STEM camps- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math camps too! Snacks and recess games will be provided. ‘Pizza Fridays’ available at an additional charge. Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443. Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville,Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.org
Soccer
Soccer Camps at Emory University Boys Camps Eagle Full Day Camps - June 8-12 / June 15-19 for boys ages 7-14, extended care available Eagle Elite Residential/Commuter Camp - July 10-12 for boys ages 15-18 Info available at www. eagleboyssoccercampsor contact: Sonny Travis Emory Men’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-0597 sonny.travis@emory.edu Girls Camps Full Day Camps - June 1-5 / July 6-10 for girls ages 7-14, extended care available Info available at www. emorysportscamps.com and scroll to girls soccer or contact: Sue Patberg Emory Women’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-2839
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spatber@emory.edu Camps traditionally fill up so sign up early, Day Camp cost for each week $320 includes lunch.
excited about the launch of the Lee Mar L.I.F.E. program (Living Independently Functional Education). Visit us on the web at www.leemar.com. 215-6581708. ari@leemar.com
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Adventure & Travel
Catalina Sea Camp and AstroCamp are two amazing adventure summer camps. Located on beautiful Catalina Island in Southern California, Catalina Sea Camp offers ocean adventure activities for boy and girls ages 8-17. We have 1-week sessions for ages 8-13 and 3-week camps for ages 12-17. Located in beautiful Idyllwild California, Astrocamp is a mountain adventure science summer camp for boy and girls ages 8-17. These two great summer camps were developed by the nonprofit corporation Guided Discoveries in order to provide boys and girls with summer opportunities that enrich and inspire their lives. Check out our websites at www.californiasummercamps.org for a list of activities.
Mississippi
Camp Iti Kana and Camp Wahi Summer Camps for girls ages 6-17. Located in Wiggins and Brandon, Mississippi. Owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi. Non-Girl Scouts welcome. Three and four day overnight sessions. Traditional summer camp activities – swimming, archery, nature, crafts, science, trip units, games, leadership, hiking, cook-outs, campfires and sing-alongs. Contact: summercamp@gsgms.org or 601.660.2847. www.gsgms.org
Special Needs
Camp SAY: A Summer Camp for Young People who Stutter. August 3-17, 2015. Camp SAY builds Confidence, Communication & Friendships! Our 2-week sleep-away camp combines the highest-quality traditional summer camp experience with programs that empower young people who stutter, ages 8-18. In addition to arts & crafts, sports, water activities, outdoor activities, performing arts, equestrian program & more, Speech Therapy is available with an SLP, expert in stuttering. Camp SAY is located on a 500-acre, ACA-accredited camp facility (near Asheville). Financial aid is available for tuition & travel. Visit CampSAY.org, download a brochure: bit.ly/campsay, email Meg@SAY.org, or call 828.393.4244. Camp SAY, 179 Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, NC 28793 Camp Lee Mar: For children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. Since 1953, A Special Camp in beautiful Pennsylvania Poconos, co-ed, ages 7-21, with mild-moderate developmental challenges. Our 63rd anniversary, 6/25 25-8/11. Fun, traditional camp activities. academics. speech & language therapy. daily living skills. weekly social dancing & end-of-summer “prom” for older campers. Therapeutic horseback riding and optional day and overnight trips during summer. Exceptional facilities featuring air conditioned bunks & buildings, Junior Olympic heated pool, caring, nurturing staff. In 2015 we are
Voted the No. 1 Summer Camp in Nashville for the past six years, the YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is an actionpacked summer adventure where confidence is built through skill development, and new friends are made as a result of teamwork. Camp Widjiwagan offers progressive Day, Resident and Equestrian oneweek programs for children ages 5-17. We offer a wide variety of water activates such as swimming, ski and surf school, the Blob, and an advanced sailing program. Land activities include field sports, climbing, double zip line and archery. Arts, crafts and theme production are also offered at camp. Go to www.campwidji.org to learn more or call us at 615-360-2267. Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers nature, backpacking, science adventure and family camps inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Imagine splashing around in an icy-cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts. Options for beginning campers as well as outdoor enthusiasts - ages 5 to 95. Tremont Institute creates space for discovery, personal development and opportunities to unplug and explore. Call (865) 448-6709 or visit www.gsmit. org/GA.html. Located on the Tennessee side of the national park. Find us on Facebook @GSMITremont to see pictures and videos of the adventure that awaits! Deer Run Camps & Retreats: 3845 Perkins Road. Thompson’s Station, TN 37179. 888-7942918. Camps.DeerRunRetreat. org. Contact@DeerRunRetreat.org. Nondenominational, Christ-centered camp on 100 scenic wooded acres. Campers experience “Deeper Faith and Greater Adventures.” Age-graded sessions, grades 3 through12 plus 3-night Family Camps for ages 5 and up.. Exceptional staff lead a well-organized experience creating positive lifetime memories and building character, confidence and relationships. All-inclusive activities: lake fun (zipline, water slide, kayaks, swimming, aqua park), horseback wooded trail rides, climbing tower, paintball, low and high ropes, cardboard boat regatta, archery, BB guns, wiffle ball, games, skits, fun songs. Daily small group Bible study plus nightly large group worship with an engaging speaker.
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Making bald heads for St. Baldrick’s Shaving for childhood cancer support By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Harp Irish Pub was full Sunday, March 8. While that may not be much of a surprise, what is a surprise is the reason – to shave heads. The Roswell pub was hosting its annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. Since 2007, the Harp has hosted the event to raise funds for research into childhood cancer. The Harp event alone has raised more than $387,000 for childhood cancer research, and raised over $80,000 last year, said Tanya Connolly-Walsh. It hopes to recreate that effort this year. Connolly-Walsh, whose family owns the Harp, is personally affected by childhood cancer. Her son was just 6 weeks old when he was diagnosed with cancer. “I’ll never forget that date – March 17,” said ConnollyWalsh. Her son, Keelin, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma 10 years ago. He has been
cancer-free for seven years. Since then, the need for childhood research and support has been on ConnollyWalsh’s mind. Much like a race, St. Baldrick events have participants shave their heads to raise money. Marietta resident Pryor Paxton has shaved his head for four years at the event. This year, he brought two of his sons – James, 14, and Luke, 9, who was the youngest participant for the day. “I felt bad for the kids who have cancer and lose their hair,” James said. Pryor said he was proud his sons joined him this year. “It’s great to have them do it,” he said. “It’s a great organization.” Team Spider Monkey has about seven members from throughout the metro Atlanta region. They make a habit of doing St. Baldrick’s events. All together, they have raised almost $150,000. Spider Monkey founder John Vestal, of Cumming, said he heard about the events after
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The Paxton family – from left, James, Pryor and Luke – each shaved their heads to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer. a similar Georgia Tech headshaving event. “I decided I wanted to learn more about it,” he said. “I saw the effect of can-
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cer but also saw the treatment impairing the quality of life.” Better treatment is needed. Thus the need for fundraisers
to help discover those treatments. For more information on St. Baldrick’s, visit www.stbaldricks.org.
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The Cottage School Glitter Ball raises $100K TCS goes ‘Back to the Future’ in big way ROSWELL, Ga. – The Cottage School in Roswell flashed “Back to the Future” for the 2015 Glitter Ball, and was it ever worth the trip. The school fundraiser netted $100,000 for school’s tuition fund. More than 250 guests Saturday, March 14, attended “Glitter: Back to the Future” and enjoyed a fantastic evening of dressing up 1980s style and bidding on live and silent auction items. Guests, of course, were met with a chance to pose in front of a real 1985 DeLorean (a true blast from the past) before they walked inside the gym to the “Enchantment under the Sea” for a 1980s prom. And what prom stars there were: Madonnas and Cyndi Laupers, Marty McFlys and a few mad “Doc” Browns. The biggest hoot was the video in which school founders Jacque and Joe Digieso really go back to the future in their own DeLorean. Why go back to 1985? That was the year The Cottage School opened its doors. Now three decades later, it is a thriving middle and high school for students with special needs who need to learn differently.
The event was led by twotime chair and TCS alumni parent Janet Mrozik. “Working on this event and partnering with current parents has been very rewarding,” said Mrozik. “Our priority was to elevate the Glitter experience for all attendees, TCS families and friends of the school, alike.” The “Glitterati” dressed to the nines for this year’s theme party. Music was provided by the absolutely raucous ’80s cover band “Mighty McFly,” and the delicious food came courtesy of Roswell’s Talk of the Town. Making it all happen were the sponsors. Once again, Glitter’s lead sponsor was New Kent Capital at the “Flux Capacitor” level. “Out of Time” sponsors included Paul and Bowe Lang, Joel and Rebecca Shannon, the law firm of Fain, Major and Brennan and Sterling Healthcare. Table sponsors were Joe and Jacque Digieso, Hank and Pamela Joseph, Wally and Janet Mrozik, Brenwood Academy, Georgia Power Co. and Kincaid Orthodontics. – Hatcher Hurd
Sandy Buhler, left, makes merry with Bowe and Paul Lang.
What a suit.
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The queen and king of the prom, Janet and Wally Mrozik, make a happy couple.
Hiding behind those Foster Grants is Mayor Jere Wood.
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Alyssa and Jared Adams dance cheek-to-cheek from head to toe.
Gene Hallman takes a spin in the DeLorean.
Dancing up a storm.
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Chattahoochee’s Andrew Gray has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Valdosta State University. With him are, seated, his parents Laura and Brian Gray. Standing, from left are, CHS Athletic Director Matt Crooks, head football coach Vince Strine, sister Katie Gray and CHS Principal Tim Duncan.
’Hooch’s Andrew Gray to play at Valdosta State JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School’s Andrew Gray has signed a National Letter of Intent to play NCAA Division II football at Valdosta State University. Valdosta State, three-time National Champions, compete in the Gulf South Conference. Gray, a two-year varsity letterman in football, was named Chattahoochee’s 2014 Special Teams Player of the Year. He was Honorable MentionSpecial Teams Player for the All-North
Fulton Team. Gray is also on the Fab 50 list, a Kornblue Kicking National Ranking List. In addition, he is a three-year varsity letterman in soccer, for which he was named defensive MVP. He has been a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader for three years and received the Academic Achievement Award in Interactive Media. Gray intends to pursue a degree in athletic training with a minor in computer science.
Zachary Cooper, in trunks, stands with the owners of the Hard Core Gym in Athens Georgia Rory and Adam Singer. They celebrate his winning the Featherweight title.
Former ’Hooch athlete Cooper turns to boxing JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Zachary Cooper, a 2011 graduate of Chattahoochee High School, is well rememberes as a wrestler and played baseball, but now he has branched out to a new sport,
boxing. After graduating the University of Georgia in May with a Sports Managment major, he won the Featherweight Belt Title at Wild Bill’s Friday, March 20.
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NFF Tip-Off Club 2015 announces year-end awards ALPHARETTA, GA — The North Fulton Forsyth Tip-Off Club honored the top eight 2015 year-end award winners at a banquet held at the Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center March 9. Reporter, anchor and producer for 92.9 The Game, Tenitra Batiste, was the emcee for the evening’s festivities and Sam Hines, former professional player, was the special guest speaker. NFF Tip-Off Club “Player of the Year” Winners are: Female Underclassman of the Year – Siena Gore (Chattahoochee High School) Sophomore Guard, Siena Gore, averaged 16.4 points per game and 3 steals per game for the 2014-2015 season. She was named to the 6-AAAAAA All-Region team. Male Underclassman of the Year – Kohl Roberts (Riverwood International Charter High School) Junior power forward, Kohl Roberts, had season stats of 15 points, 5 blocks and 3 assists per game. Female Academic Player of the Year – Wendy Oshinski (Pinecrest Academy) Senior guard, Wendy Oshinski, was captain of her team and averaged 7 points per game. She has a 4.1 grade point average, scored a 33 on her ACT and is ranked 33 in her class. Wendy is a member of four honor societies. Male Academic Player of the Year – Grant Lancaster (Lambert High School) Senior wing, Grant Lancaster, is an AP scholar with distinction and is ranked in the top 5 percent of his class. He was a scholar athlete for his freshman, JV and Varsity teams and is a member of the National Honor Society. He has a 4.3 GPA and scored a 34 on his ACT. Female Player of the Year – Jenna Staiti (West Forsyth High School) Junior post, Jenna Staiti, had season statistics of 29 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Blocks, 68 percent field goal average and 74 percent average at the free throw line. Staiti was the XL212 2014 underclassman of the year, 2nd team all Naismith, the Georgia Coaches’ Association Junior of the Year, the Region 6-AAAAAA player of the year and the allstate 1st team. Male Player of the Year – Devontae Cacok (Alpharetta High School) Senior post, Devontae Cacok, had per game season averages of 18.1 points, 2 steals, 1.5 blocked shots, and a 76.2 percent field goal percentage per game. His career averages were 19.8 Points and
Siena Gore, Underclassman of the Year
Kohl Roberts, Underclassman of the Year
Wendy Oshinski, Academic Player of the Year
Grant Lancaster, Academic Player of the Year
Jenna Staiti, Player of the Year
Devontae Cacok, Player of the Year
Keith Gravitt, Coach of the Year
Frederick Hurt, Coach of the Year
Girls’ Coach of the Year – Keith Gravitt (South Forsyth High School) Keith Gravitt’s, head coach of South Forsyth High School, team was the Region 6-AAAAAA champions, the Region 6-AAAAAA Region Tournament Champions and they went to the State Sweet Sixteen tournament. The Lady War Eagles were ranked number one in the
state for three consecutive weeks by the AJC and were ranked as high as 21st in the nation in the Blue Star Media Poll. The season ended with a 10 game regular season winning streak. Gravitt’s team had an overall record of 25-5, 21-4 in the regular season and 4-1 in post season play. Boys’ Coach of the Year – Frederick Hurt (Alpharetta
High School) The boys’ Coach of the Year, Frederick Hurt, head coach of Alpharetta High School, also had an outstanding year. His team was the Region 6-AAAAAA runnerup, made it to the Region 6-AAAAAA State Tournament Final 8 and was in the Class AAAAAA 2014-2015 Top Ten Ranking for three consecutive weeks.
11.9 rebounds per game. He was selected to the 1st team all-region and Naismith allmetro teams, was an all-star team member for the XL212 All-Star Classic and for the Georgia North vs. South game and a runner up for Region Player of the Year. Devontae is a 1,000 point scorer, who led his team to an 18-0 region record and the Elite 8. He has committed to play at UNC Wilmington.
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Young Eagles off to 9-1 start Seeking third straight trip to state finals By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – After graduating all but one starter and most of the pitching staff, a third straight appearance in the Class AAAAAA championship series seemed an overly ambitious goal for the Milton Eagles. The terrible early season weather that cancelled numerous games and practices did not help, as it prevented Milton head coach Joey Ray from taking a close look at the sizeable number of candidates for starting roles at most positions. Despite what Ray categorizes as “a young and inexperienced team,” the Eagles made it to the middle of last week before losing a game, starting the season 8-0 before dropping the second game of a two-game series with rival Roswell to open their Region 5-AAAAAA schedule. “The kids have done a good job, but we’ve still got a long way to go,” Ray said. “We’ve thrown a lot of information
at the kids and done a lot of teaching, and they’re learning what it takes.” Even after the 8-0 start, Ray said dreams of an unbeaten season were unrealistic, and those slim hopes were dashed when the Eagles suffered a tough 4-3 loss to the Hornets last Wednesday. “Our goal is to win two of three each week, three of four when we play four games,” Ray said. “We don’t expect perfection.” Milton has won the region championship each of the last five years, and will have to survive one of the strongest baseball regions in the state to make it six straight. Ray succinctly describes the competition in the region as “brutal.” Ray says the Eagles are starting four freshmen and two sophomores, with all but one of the upperclassmen starting for the first time. The lone returning starter is shortstop Steven Curry, who played second base last season. Curry has gone from hitting last in the lineup to be-
ing one of the two primary runproducers in the order, along with outfielder-DH Carter Borgerson. Both players have enjoyed several multiple-RBI games thus far, with the Eagles scoring at least six runs in all but one of their seven non-region victories. Curry is averaging about an RBI per game. Borgerson had three hits and drove in three runs in a 4-0 win over Roswell earlier last week, with outfielder Jonathan Tracy also collecting three hits and driving in the other run against the Hornets. After a relatively small group of players led the Eagles to a state championship in 2013 and the state finals last season, Ray is utilizing his entire roster this year. Austin McLeod, Milton’s starting quarterback the past two seasons, is contributing off the bench as an outfielder, driving in two runs in a season-opening 7-6 win over Central Carrollton, with Borgerson enjoying the first of his two three-RBI games. Kris Franklin has taken over at third base, with his season highlight a two-hit,
three RBI game in an 11-0 victory over Northview. First baseman Brett Centracchio and catcher Rafael Piscopo also made offensive contributions in the victory. Drew Hamrock is splitting time at catcher with Piscopo, and had two hits and drove in a run as the Eagles came from behind three times to defeat Forsyth Central 6-5. The Eagles’ top pitchers from last season are either in the minor leagues or at the Division I level in college, but the current Milton staff is doing its job thus far. Charlie Estes, Kyle Jaworski and Clay Forbes have started three games each, with Forbes winning all three of his starts, striking out 14 in 15 innings and allowing fewer than one base runner per ginning. Estes has pitched effectively in his three starts, and Jaworski was the winning pitcher in a 7-2 victory over Alexander. Brice Johnson and Ian Concevitch both have wins out
of the bullpen, with Concevitch closing out the victory over Roswell with two scoreless innings in relief of Estes. Borgerson and Connor Malten have also contributed to victories in relief work. “We’ve got an eight- to 10-man staff,” Ray said. “It’s not like last year when we had a dominant staff with guys whose ERA was under 1.” The Eagles improved to 9-1 with a 9-4 win Friday at Cherokee. Jaworski allowed three runs over six innings. Borgerson, Curry and McLeod had two hits each with Centracchio driving in two runs.
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Blessed Trinity goes 4-0, 2 victories on no-hitters By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Last week was a good one for the Blessed Trinity baseball team. The Titans, the defending state champions in Class AAA, went 4-0 with all four victories coming against Region 4-AAA opponents. The first win was against Westminster, likely the Titans’ main challenger in the region. The last three came by a combined 49-0 against a trio of teams that do not field strong baseball programs, which is more the rule than the exception in 4-AAA. Blessed Trinity, on the other hand, is one of the top teams in the state in AAA, returning most of the front line players from last year’s state champions. The Titans were 9-2 (5-0 in 4-AAA) coming into this week’s games, with five of the wins coming on shutouts. Blessed Trinity has allowed more than four runs just once, an early season 9-5 loss to Brookwood, a perennially strong Class AAAAAA team. Two of last week’s victories were highlighted by no-hitters for the BT pitching staff, but both came in games shortened by the mercy rule. The Titans defeated North Clayton 20-0 in three innings Wednesday, and followed with a 16-0 victory in four innings the next day over Therrell. The Titans
closed out the week with a 13-0 win in five innings against McNair, with BT pitchers yielding four hits. Junior Jackson Svete worked two perfect innings to get the win against North Clayton, striking out three. Svete is 2-0 in three appearances and has yet to allow an earned run in three appearances. Junior John Michael Bertrand worked one inning and has yet to allow a hit in 3 2/3 innings in relief. Cole McNamee worked three innings and struck out eight against Therrell before Francis Sugrue pitched the fourth to finish off the no-hitter. Sophomore Cole McNamee has won both his starts and has allowed one hit and struck out 13 in 6 2/3 innings without allowing a run. Sugrue, a senior, has worked 7 2/3 innings in six relief outings and has an ERA under 3. Junior Hayden Lehman gave up two hits in four innings Friday against McNair, striking out eight. He is 2-0 with a 1.02 ERA in four games, striking out 17 in 13 2/3 innings.
The Titans opened the week by defeating Westminster 7-4. Senior Brad Spinner improved to 3-1 with five strong innings, allowing four hits and one run. Spinner has an ERA of 0.35, allowing his only earned run in four starts in a 1-0 loss to St. Pius. Spinner, one of the team’s primary starters last year, worked five scoreless innings in a season-opening 2-0 victory over AAAAAA opponent West Forsyth. Senior Cody Roberts, last season’s closer, has two saves in three appearances, and is one of just two positional starters who is also a key pitcher, with Dupuis being the other. Roberts is part of a batting order that has had its stats padded a bit by games against teams lacking strong pitching. After scoring 20 total runs in six games against non-region opponents, several of them in decidedly unbaseball like conditions, the Titans are averaging 13 runs in region play. Roberts, the Titans’ catcher, is batting .517 with two homers among six
extra base hits and nine runs batted in. Senior Will Galloway, a first-year starter, is hitting .417 with three homers among seven extra base hits and a whopping 18 RBI, including consecutive games with five RBI each. Junior first baseman Conor Davis, the Titans’ standout quarterback, has a .429 average, six extra base hits including a homer and has driven in 10 runs. His only homer came in a 5-0 early season win over state power Marist. The fourth member of BT’s potent middle of the order is junior third baseman Jake Bogosian, like Roberts and Davis a returning starter. Bogosian is hitting .393 with seven RBI. The Titans are also getting production from players at the top and bottom of the lineup. Senior centerfielder Bronco O’Brien is hitting .385, leads the team in stolen bases with seven and shares the lead in runs scored with 10. He has also drawn 10 walks and has a .556 on base percentage. Dupuis, who has taken over at second base, has a .417 average with five RBI. Senior Jack Dunn is back at shortstop and has scored eight runs and driven in seven with a .267 average. Senior outfielder John Castro has also scored eight runs and is hitting .286, with fellow senior outfielder Chris Siebert the only BT regular off to a slow start statistically.
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Hornets take second in Roswell Rotary Relays Spears wins 2 individual events plus 400 relay By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Hornets placed second and the Milton Eagles tied for third in last weekend’s Roswell Rotary Club Relays, the annual track meet hosted by the Hornets. Northview had the top finish in the meet by a North Fulton girls’ team, taking eighth out of a field of 25. Centennial was 10th and Milton 11th. The meet, which has been held since 1996, consists of just two individual running events, along with six relays and six field events. Fayette County easily won the girls’ meet, scoring first place finishes in one individual running event, two relays and one field event. Mill Creek was the boys’ winner with 58 points. Roswell was second with 48 points, and Milton and Union Grove tied for third with 47 points. The Hornets were led by Tyson Spears, who won the 100-yard dash in 10.58 seconds and was first in the long jump with a leap of 22 feet, 7 inches. Spears was also part of the winning 4x100 relay team,
joined by Reggie White, football standout Mechane Slade and Jonathan Kwateng, who was fourth in the 100. Roswell also was third in the distance medley and sixth in the 1600 sprint medley. Milton took first in the 4x1600 relay, winning by more than 26 seconds with a time of 18:10.75. Representing the Eagles were Preston Meade, Connor Cale, Matt McGorrey and Jack Bluth. The Eagles also were third in the 4x800 relay, fourth in the distance medley and fifth in the 4x400. The top individual performer for Milton was Corey Claiborne-Landy, who placed second in the shot put and third in the discus. Centennial’s Aaron Turk was third in the 100-yard dash, fifth in the long jump and sixth in the triple jump. Justin Taylor of Milton was third in the long jump, and Mitchell Keirns of Fellowship Christian was fourth. Northview’s Kyle Thomas took fourth in the 110 hurdles, and teammate Garrett Stewart was sixth in the high jump. Centennial’s Jimmie Walton was sixth in the shot put.
Milton and Northview both won relay events in the girls’ competition. Milton won the 4x800 in a time of 9:58.10. Milton’s four runners were Riley Burr, Charlotte Matt, Victoria Wagner and Amy Ruiz. Northview was fifth in the event and Cambridge sixth. Northview won the 4x1600 relay in a time of 21:12. The Titans’ team consisted of Anna Barefield, Lindsey Billings, Shannon Marsh and Sarika Temma-Bapat. Milton was third in the event and Roswell fourth. Northview also placed second in the distance medley, with Ashley Harriott joining Barefield, Billings and Marsh. Roswell was sixth in the event. Centennial’s Olivia Malone was the lone North Fulton winner in an individual event, taking first in the triple jump with a leap of 38 feet, 8 inches. Teammate Abigail Chanese was second in the triple jump. Roswell’s Grace Artis was fourth in the shot put, Milton’s McKenna Bruckman was fifth in the high jump and Centennial’s Samantha Horwitz was fifth in the pole vault.
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Chattahoochee’s Matt Morgan has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. With him are, seated, his parents Joyce Morgan and Jeff Morgan. Standing from left are CHS Athletic Director Matthew Crooks, coach Patrick Carroll, coach Iggy Moleka and Principal Tim Duncan.
Alpharetta hosts ‘Pat’s Run’ April 25 Honored fallen player, Pat Tillman ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On Saturday, April 25, over 30,000 participants, volunteers and spectators scattered throughout major cities in the United States will unite to run, walk and honor Pat Tillman’s legacy, all while raising important scholarship funds that support Tillman Military Scholars, the military veterans and spouses who reflect Tillman’s values, strength of character and commitment to service. Through a nationwide effort composed of major cities throughout the U.S. that simultaneously participate in Pat’s Run, a 4.2 mile charity fun run. Pat’s Run in Atlanta celebrates the legacy of former NFL player Pat Tillman, who died in April 2004 while serving with the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan.
Pat’s Run is held annually in late April to commemorate the day that Pat lost his life in Afghanistan. Symbolic of the number 42 that he wore as a Sun Devil football player at Arizona State University, Pat’s Run is 4.2 miles long, in each city where the event is scheduled. All donations from the Atlanta-based event Charity Run will directly support the Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides scholarships to U.S. military veterans and spouses. To register for Pat’s Run Atlanta, scheduled for April 25 starting at 9 a.m. at Rock Mill Park, 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-gapats-run-shadow-run-registration-14788367405 For more background information regarding the Pat Tillman Foundation or to make a donation in kind, please visit www.pattillmanfoundation.org. —Jonathan Copsey
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contributors (and sole GA97 member) to participate on the Region III ODP team in the Interregional showcases in Chula Vista, Calif. In addition to participating in the US Soccer Federation’s National ID Camps for three years, Morgan played in numerous Disney Championship Finals (ESPN Wide World Of Sports) as well as in the National League Finals in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2013. He was also a member of the Georgia 5AAAAA All Region Team and received All Star recognition at Next Level Sports in Charlotte,North Carolina, in 2014.
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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB NUMBER # 15-099 SHAKERAG PAVILION and RESTROOMS The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Invitations of Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the SHAKERAG PAVILION and RESTROOMS Project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 1:30 P.M. on April 9, 2015 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 1200 Findley Rd.,Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Bids received will be opened and read out loud at 1:45 P.M. in the Shakerag Conference Room, at City of Johns Creek Offices at 1200 Findley Rd., Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. Deadline for questions is April 1, 2015 at 5PM. There will be a pre-bid conference for this project scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 11:30 AM on the site, Embry Farm Road, Johns Creek, GA 30024. The Project consist of a 400 square foot structure with, Covered area and mens and women toilets. Work includes but not limited to: Grading, concrete foundations and slab, CMU and brick , shingles, wood trusses, pre-engineered glue-lam beams, wood trusses, wood decking, drywall, plumbing, mechanical and electrical. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov). Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. THREE (3) ORIGINALS MUST BE SUBMITTED. ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instruction. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.
DEATH NOTICES Cristian Anghelescu, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Elaine Camacho, 92, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Ted D. Echols, 84, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Lorie Grove, 70, of Roswell, passed away March 6, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Vincent P. Hanke, 76, of Cumming, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Bernice Corn Ivey, 83, of Forsyth County, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Sylvia Jeanne, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away March 15, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy, 81, of Suwanee, passed away March 11, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Continued from Page 3 need to be pressure tested every few years. Clean clothes dryer Approximately 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year, and the leading cause is failure to clean them. • Have dryer installed and serviced by a professional. • Do not use dryer without lint filter; clean filter before and after each cycle. • Clean back of dryer where lint can build up. • Check venting system behind dryer to make sure it’s not damaged. • Make sure outdoor vent covering opens when dryer is operating.
Big: Continued from Page 8 in July 2014 that appears to prohibit local governments from enacting new laws and statutes that restrict individual rights to rent their homes, or rooms, or beds. It will be interesting to see how the Georgia Legislature, which has been so staunchly “pro-business,” deals with the conflict-
Inspect your garage Every year, there are approximately 6,600 garage fires, and the leading cause is electrical malfunction from shorts in wires, damaged wires and overloading outlets. • Store oil, gasoline, paints, propane and varnish in a shed away from the home. • Keep items that can burn on shelves away from appliances. • Plug only one charging appliance into an outlet. • Do not use an extension cord when charging an appliance. • Install a heat alarm (different from a smoke alarm) in garage. • Use a 20-minute fire-rated door that is self-closing and self-latching from garage into the house. ing demands of businesses threatened by new models and a groundswell of Uber and AirBnB users who want more economic freedom, fewer government restrictions and a flatter playing field. So I had an epiphany that seems to make sense to me. What do you think? Email me at Appen@Northfulton.com and we’ll print your thoughts in the next available issue, or you can comment directly on this on NorthFulton.com.
Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department Jamie Lynn McBrayer, 36, of Forsyth County, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Fred Dwight McClure, 66, passed away March 8, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Maria Neves, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away March 5, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Aaron Ostrozynski, 24, of Roswell, passed away March 3, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Robert Powers, 66, of Cumming, passed away March 11, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Dean Pruitt, 77, of Forsyth County, passed away March 15, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jack Wayne Quarles, 72, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John Quintana, 72, of Roswell, passed away March 2, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Christopher Shane Reichrath, 49, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Manuel Rodriguez, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away March 8, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Jill Slovak, 48, of Alpharetta, passed away February 27, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Dennis Spriggs, 78, of Roswell, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Bernice Ray Tallant, 93, of Forsyth County, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Charles J. Trott, 80, of Roswell, passed away March 12, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. David Albert Whiteman, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Larry Zimmerman, 78, of Cumming, passed away March 12, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1572 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin the week of April 13th. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: Golf bag with 8 iron clubs Fuzion Brand Scooter Mongoose Bicycle iPad Two brown purses Black wallet and contents Murray bicycle Mongoose BMX bicycle Black HP Tablet Black cloth purse with contents Nikon camera with Flash London fog camera bag Nikon camera and bag
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Earners: JC, Milton only Ga. cities with 50% making over $100K Continued from Page 1 ing what could be called upper class or wealthy. The research also looked at percentages of households earning $150,000 or more and $200,000 or more, but only as a subset of the $100,000 base. Research told her these 57 cities were: Clustered in suburban communities in Washington, California, Texas and Tennessee. Communities with a majority of high earners are concentrated on the periphery of large cities. Over half of the cities on their top 20 list can be found along the Pacific Coast, and most are in California. Cities near Silicon Valley and Dallas also stand out as high-income spots, perhaps owing to the strength of their
local economies. Dallas is projecting a $53 billion increase in personal incomes from 2014 to 2019. “We were looking for ways to define centers of wealth within the country,” Miller said. “A lot of these communities are self-selected into. So these communities are not necessarily where people work. “People choose to live there because they are high-end communities and they choose to live there,” she said. Milton and Johns Creek, two cities that formed “in place,” speak to that phenomenon, Miller said. “These communities show up on our list not because they are necessarily the wealthiest places, but because they don’t have a diversity of incomes,” she said. So these were areas of
These communities show up on our list not because they are necessarily the wealthiest places, but because they don’t have a diversity of incomes.” COURTNEY MILLER NerdWallet researcher
higher-end housing, good schools and their populations are under 100,000. “That is another trend we saw with smaller communities like these – with Milton at around 35,000 and Johns Creek at 80,000. Among the cities that made the $100,000 Club cut, only four were above
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consider what significance the $100,000 benchmark means. “That does not necessarily mean it is a wealthy city,” she said. That could explain why a city such as Milton may be happy to remain a bedroom community. Its lower population speaks to that as well as its secondary wealth statistics. Milton also has 37.3 percent of the population earning $150,000 or more, and 26.7 percent – over a quarter of the population – earn more than $200,000 annually. Johns Creek is somewhat off that pace with 30.7 percent earning more than $150,000, and 18.6 percent earning more than $200,000. So you see Johns Creek with a population of 80,000 more concerned with its tax base and looking at ways to widen it, Miller said.
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