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Milton extends moratorium on land disturbance permits Affects all residential zones for 90 days By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council approved to extend a moratorium on land disturbance permits for all residential areas at their meeting April 13. The moratorium is in effect for 90 days, starting April 20. The moratorium will hold the status quo as the city drafts its conservation subdivision ordinance. As it becomes clear which zones the ordinance will affect, the council can remove restrictions at any open meeting.

“We should ensure that the moratorium is as narrowly tailored or focused as it can be and doesn’t affect zoning designations that are not going to be ultimately impacted by the ordinance,” said City Attorney Ken Jarrard. The vote created a lapse after the previous moratorium expired April 15, which allowed completed applications to be submitted until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20. Resident Corliss Hicks said she had been days from selling her family’s property when she found out about the previous moratorium. “We have a mentally disabled younger sister who we’re trying to provide for the rest of her life,” Hicks said. “We were four days from finalizing a deal with –

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has upgraded the City of Roswell’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) to Class 2, which indicates an exceptional capability to respond to and fight structure fires. The city was previously rated Class 3. The new rating will become effective on July 1, 2015, and may affect the underwriting and pricing for a variety of personal and commercial insurance coverages in the city. “We are extremely proud to receive a Class 2 rating from the ISO,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our firefighters, emergency communicators and water resources staff, and it also demonstrates the importance the city

POLICE BLOTTER All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

When was your twin brother born? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Hampton man was arrested April 3 after allegedly trying to use a fake ID to buy a tablet computer. Police were called to a phone store on North Point Parkway after a report of a man using a fake ID to buy a tablet. When questioning the man, identified as Aron Jamell-McKenzie Young, 22, of Hampton, he said he had two ID cards, one Georgia license for himself and one Florida license for his twin brother. When asked when his twin brother was born, he allegedly said, “He has a different birthday. 1973.” It turns out Young allegedly came into the store a week prior and bought another tablet using the same false information. He was arrested for theft by deception, forgery and using a fake ID.

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Dealership wants its car back MILTON, Ga. – A dealership’s car was taken to be detailed April 5 and went missing overnight. The victim, an employee of the car dealership, told police he took the Honda CRV home to his Deer Point Court home and parked it outside overnight. When he came out in the morning, the vehicle was missing, along with the keys.

Be careful what you buy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – An Atlanta man is out a cellphone after it was found to be stolen when he attempted to unlock it. According to police, the man went to a local store to unlock a new phone he had bought. The employees discovered the phone was reported stolen in October 2014. The original owner confirmed this when he was called. The victim told police he had bought the phone from his ex-wife, who said she got it from her now-husband.

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She only wanted dog food ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Forsyth County woman was arrested April 6 after allegedly trying to steal $170-worth of items, largely dog food, from a local grocery. The suspect reportedly filled her shopping cart with dog bones and biscuits along with bottled water, chips and chicken. She then left the store without paying for the goods. A police officer was nearby and stopped the woman from fleeing. She allegedly told him, “I was just trying to get food for my dog.” She was arrested for shoplifting.

Family returns to burgled home MILTON, Ga. – A family returned from vacation April 8 to find their home burglarized. Police were called out to a Manor Club Drive home after the family returned from vacation. They say when they entered the home, they noticed items in disarray and a rear window smashed. Missing were checkbooks and a jewelry box full of items, including gold bracelets, 14 karat gold loop earrings, diamond earrings and a diamond neck-

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Emechete, 40, of Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested March 28 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and taillight requirements. ►► Bhooshan M. Patel, 40, of Sonata Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 2 on Maxwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to use due care. ►► Scott David Meyer, 45, of Country Lake Road, Cumming, was arrested March 30 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for DUI, child endangerment, speeding and notice of address change. ►► Kurtis Jon Munroe, 27, of Dawsonville was arrested

April 1 on Canterbury Lake in Milton for DUI and suspended license. ►► William Wade Brandon, 45, of Deer Trail, Milton, was arrested April 3 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related items and taillight violation. ►► John Harding Kielly, 21, of Highgrove Club Drive, Milton, was arrested April 5 on Dinsmore Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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and headlight violation. ►► Cyril A. Cenac, 30, of Merganser Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 1 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, speeding and expired tag. ►► Kevin R. Mosley, 21, of Lawrenceville was arrested April 3 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug-related items, public drunkenness and affray. ►► Quatavis Dajuan Bigby, 23, of Atlanta was arrested April 4 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana.

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Missing: pricey sunglasses MILTON, Ga. – Two Greencrest Circle residents are out expensive sunglasses after their car was broken into April 9. The victims told police they heard an alarm on the vehicle go off, but assumed it was each other setting it off. Two expensive sunglasses

Milton Herald | April 22, 2015 | 3 – valued at $280 and $220 each – as well as a Bluetooth device and some change were all missing.

Shoes do not fit down pants MILTON, Ga. – A young man was spotted April 11 trying to steal shoes and socks by hiding them down his pants. The 18-year-old suspect allegedly walked around the Kohl’s store on Ga. 9 and selected a pair of Nike shoes and a pair of socks, which he then hid down his pants. He then entered a bathroom and then fled the store.

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Rail, buses proposed for northern MARTA expansion Public transit plan open for comments

The next MARTA meeting is April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell.

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – MARTA is pushing ahead with extending services north of the Chattahoochee River, clear up Ga. 400 to Windward Parkway. Plans call for five stations to dot the 12-mile distance from North Springs to Windward – Northridge Road, Holcomb Bridge Road, Encore Parkway/North Point Mall, Old Milton Parkway and Windward Parkway. These locations are generic – no specific sites have been chosen yet. Instead, these are vague locations of where stations are preferred to go. Linking these stations could be either heavy rail or heavy bus routes. “There is a lot of travel demand from the population here,” said Mark Eatman, the project manager of the study, “and there will be more from the population coming in the future.” Population projections call for a steady influx of new residents in the north metro area. Milton, for instance, will double in population in the next 10 years. Last month, the MARTA Board of Directors approved the “Locally Preferred Alternative” – the choice from public meetings – which is the heavy rail option, similar to what dead-ends at North Springs station today. Another possibility is using heavy buses, which would be more like the trains but on wheels. There are positives and negatives, said Eatman. Heavy rail is already installed at North Springs. However the construction costs are high, more than $2 billion. In comparison, bus rapid transit could use Ga. 400 to travel or

could use new, dedicated lanes. The cost to implement this would be closer to $600 million. Rail would take more than a decade to build. Buses could take less than eight years. Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) is a known proponent of public transportation, seeing it as a means to solve many of the traffic problems plaguing metro Atlanta. He said a MARTA expansion north of the river was needed. “If transit gets you where you want to go and it is clean and safe, it will get people off Ga. 400,” he said. He pointed out that the younger generation, especially those in the technology fields, prefer public transit, eschewing homeownership and cars. Several large, new corporate relocations to the metro area chose locations because of their access to public transportation. The current step in the process is to collect feedback on the alternatives. After that, by spring of 2016, there will be a draft document for more feedback. “We need mass transit,” said resident Gloria Scarabelli, who attended an April 16 meeting in Alpharetta. “Ga. 400 is impossible during rush hour. I’m a huge fan of the idea.” Crime and safety as well as density are still issues around any expansion. Eatman said these will be addressed before the project is complete. There is still a long way to go, said Eatman. Another public meeting will be April MARTA is proposing five new stations on the 30. Public comments will be accepted northern line up to Windward Parkway. until May 11.

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Avossa to depart for Palm Beach Schools June 1 Interim superintendent likely to be appointed By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – The Palm Beach (Florida) Board of Education moved quickly to offer Fulton School Superintendent Robert Avossa the top spot in its school system, hiring him for the superintendent position within an hour of interviewing the final three candidates during a public forum April 16. Over the space of 13 days, Avossa went from one of 72 candidates, to a top four finalist, to selection as superintendent of the nation’s 11th largest school system. Although the contract negotiations are still underway in Palm Beach, Avossa’s departure from Fulton by the end of the school year is a done deal. A congratulatory message was quickly released from the Fulton Board of Education immediately after the Palm Beach offer was extended. “The Fulton County Board of Education congratulates Dr. Robert Avossa on being named the superintendent for the School District of Palm Beach County in Florida,” said Board President Linda McCain. “We appreciate his willingness to keep us informed throughout the selection process.” McCain said Avossa told the board in late March that he would be applying for the Palm Beach opening, so there was little surprise when his name emerged on the candidate list. According to the Palm Beach Sentinel, Avossa was considered the frontrunner from the start. Five of the seven board members listed the Fulton superintendent as their top choice after individual in-

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terviews prior to the public forum. He was a unanimous selection on the final vote. Avossa’s move to Florida was not unexAVOSSA pected. He grew up in Florida, graduated from the University of South Florida and worked for years as a teacher and principal in the Orange County (Orlando) School System. While the professional challenges of running one of the country’s largest school systems was motive for the move, Avossa said the opportunity to return home was a primary factor in his decision to leave Fulton. “Florida is home for me,” he said. “My parents and two of my three sisters are within an hour away. And as my children grow up, I want them to spend as much time as they can around family.” Avossa will remain with Fulton Schools until June 1, working with an interim superintendent during the transition period. He said he leaves a school board committed to continuing the initiatives he championed over the past four years, and with whom he worked well. “I am proud of the relationship we have, and I truly enjoy working with this board,” said Avossa. “Great progress was made, and great progress will continue to be made because of the commitment this board has to continued excellence.”

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Give a little, give a birthday Local students make birthdays special for needy children By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Birthdays are something most of us take for granted, but for some children, the impoverished and the homeless, birthday celebrations don’t always happen. Thankfully, some Milton High School students have set about fixing that. Called “Give a Birthday,” the project sends local students out into the community to throw impromptu surprise parties for needy kids. It was the idea of Jaya Gupta, a junior at MHS. Gupta spent a summer volunteering at North Fulton Community Charities and saw how some families struggle just to survive. “I realized a lot of kids don’t have the chance to get the same happiness of more affluent kids,” she said. The kicker was when Gupta went to her mother’s clinic one day and saw the secretary’s daughter sitting alone in the

waiting room. She had lost her father recently and had no one at home to look after her. It was also her birthday. “I had bought some candy and put it on a table,” Gupta said. “She asked for some and said, ‘thank you, it’s my birthday.’” To see the girl alone on her birthday affected the Milton teenager. “Maybe I can take this chance to throw a birthday party,” she said. “I talked to her mom and said I would throw her a party.” The girl was soon given a party with her friends, leading Gupta to create the Give a Birthday group. “We go to different shelters and different places like rehab centers and throw kids birthday parties,” said Gupta. “Those kids don’t have an opportunity to have a birthday party or experience the joy of having one. “They are completely shocked when they see the

Milton students have started throwing surprise birthday parties to needy children in the community. The call it “Give a Birthday.”

party,” she said. “They are screaming and crying in happiness.” Give a Birthday has partnered with local groups such as Drake House in Roswell, The Garden of Smyrna and Duluth’s Rainbow Village. The program works on two levels. On one hand, the needy child gets a party they might otherwise not have received.

One the other hand, the students throwing the parties – students at Milton High School – get to see how needy families live, where not everything is provided to them. “They both have a good experience. The kids in the shelters are in tears and the people who volunteer with us who aren’t aware of poverty in our local area see it firsthand,”

Gupta said. The Milton students play outside and host games with the birthday child and their friends. Gupta hopes to create what she calls a “chain reaction of kindness,” spurring those involved to continue to do better. She is in talks with students at other schools in the area to expand the program.

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Anniversary Tripp just icing on the cake Would you support I reached a bit of a milestone this month when My Lady Wife and I celebrated the anniversary of our nuptial contract for the 20th annum. Even I understand that such appointments require that I take some particular notice on my part. Kathy and I were married April 1, 1995, and you may read what you will into that particular date. I decided we should do something out of our usual orbit for this special occasion and thought a sort of second honeymoon might be in order. We didn’t want to travel too far, so it came down to a place decidedly out of town but something less than a trek. I hit upon Chattanooga as the perfect spot. It is a quaint city that is big, but not too big. It’s historic and that’s a plus. There are a couple of great Civil War battlefields for a history buff like me. There is of course Chattanooga’s aquarium, which predates Atlanta’s and doesn’t eat up your pocketbook like Atlanta’s. If you’ve ever seen those See Rock City signs, well this is where it is; likewise Ruby Falls. Plus, it is only about two hours away. When I offered up my plan, My Lady Wife was all for it. And as the day of departure drew nigh, we began talking about how great it was going to be to have this getaway. I noted it would be the first time in recent memory that we had actually been anywhere just the two of us, all alone. There would be no other couples or family. Yep, that’s right, just the two of us, I thought. Just she and I — all by our lonesomes. Just we pair. All alone. Nobody else around. Me and she. Hmmm. As I began to ponder the depth and breadth of all that such a Crusoean situation entailed, My Lady Wife’s Vulcan mind meld kicked in on my wavelength.

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Executive Editor hatcher@ appenmediagroup.com She said: “You know, it might be fun to take one of the boys along.” By that, she meant one of our twin grandsons, which would almost certainly be Tripp since he is the grandson who does not play baseball 10 months out of the year. I quickly responded, “That would be great, honey.” We both let out a sigh of relief. It turned out Tripp’s social calendar was clear – it was fortuitously his spring break. We opted to stay at Chattanooga’s Read House, a hotel smack in the middle of downtown, which was built in 1928. I was immediately drawn to the idea of the Read House because it had some history to it, and the Old Girl did not disappoint. She was of the style when a hotel was much more than just a pillow upon which to place one’s head. The Read House still has that energy of the Roaring ’20s and the patina of the elegance of the era without overstatement. She’s a grand girl who has grown old gracefully. In its day, it was filled with shops on the ground floor and a fine restaurant.Granted, the barbershop has been replaced by a Starbuck’s, but that was okey-dokey with Kathy. Nevertheless, it had a Downton Abbey atmosphere about the place that was echoed by the staff. And it is perfectly situated on Broad Street to see the city. Walk out the door and there is the free electric trolley to shuttle you down to the river and the Tennessee Aquarium, the Hunter Museum of American Art and Walnut Street Bridge. That bridge is pedestrian

Yep, that’s right, just the two of us, I thought. Just she and I — all by our lonesomes. Just we pair. All alone. Nobody else around. Me and she. only, and just about everyone can be seen sauntering across it for the view and to be viewed. Having Tripp along meant we could do some of the cheesy things that two metropolitans from Atlanta might otherwise have thought themselves too sophisticated to do. We all agreed the Duck Tour was aces. For the uninitiated, these tours use World War II surplus amphibious DUKWs that can run on city streets and plunge into the Tennessee River with equal ease. It was a blast. Captain Barry was our guide and a Chattanooga native to boot. He had the skinny on “old Chattanooga” that spiced things up a bit. The big thrill was getting to see everything through the eyes of our Tripp. He loved looking at the battlefields and scrambling over Lookout Mountain. (We won’t tell his mother about that.) His epicurean highlight was hot wings. Have to work on that. He’s not too expensive to feed, it’s just that he never stops. So now we are home and our other grandson Chase has made it known he is now due a “road trip.” You have to remember Tripp is our Buick grandson. Chase is our Ferrari Testarossa. He said he would be pleased to go see a Red Sox game. In Boston of course. Maybe for our 40th.

MARTA rail service in North Fulton? Below, Appen Media Group introduces its new blog, What’s Appening? You can also find out “What’s Appening” www.northfulton.com/ whats-appening/ or follow it on the Facebook and Twitter pages for the Revue & News, Forsyth Herald, Johns Creek Herald and Milton Herald. Every day, thousands of people commute from and to North Fulton and Forsyth counties. Most move here to take advantage of the great schools, neighborhoods and overall quality of life, but spend hours of their day sitting in traffic on Ga. 400 or in offices closer to Atlanta. But as Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton and Cumming have grown, so too has the number of businesses in these communities. Now, workers who live south of the River or in town are increasingly commuting north to offices here. The result is a seemingly never-ending “rush hour” both ways on our main traffic arteries. For years, people have talked about finding a solution to the gridlock. Enter the latest round of MARTA public hearings. On April 16, local residents were invited to listen to and provide input on MARTA’s plans to bring rail service as far north as Windward Parkway on Ga. 400 at a public hearing from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Georgia State University Alpharetta Center. The plan includes three, and could include as many as six, transit stations between the current end of the line at North Springs and the upper reaches of Fulton County. Another public meeting will be held on April 30 in

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Roswell at the East Roswell Recreation Center, again from 6:30 – 8 p.m. MARTA’s Ga. 400 Corridor Transit Initiative will investigate the need for “high-capacity transit connections between the Perimeter Center area near the interchange of I-285 and Ga. 400…and Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.” The need for something seems obvious. The problem is that even if everyone agrees to bring rail service north immediately, an actual solution is still years away. And there’s no indication that these hearings will result in any real movement on the issue. It was less than two years ago that similar hearings were being held to consider the idea of expanded rail or bus service in North Fulton – and nothing happened. Extending rail service is a huge – and expensive – undertaking. All the while, the cars will continue to clog the roads. Would you support extending rail service to North Fulton? Would you support an express bus service? Are you attending the MARTA public meetings? What solutions would you offer to clear up the traffic in North Fulton and Forsyth? Email your thoughts to keith@appenmediagroup.com

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Preserve Rural Milton announces nonprofit status Preserve Rural Milton (PRM) was founded in 2013 with the goal of raising awareness about the critical and immediate need for land conservation in light of increasing pressure for residential development in Milton. In order to preserve Milton’s rural character, land conservation must be integrated into city and community planning efforts. PRM was created to be a voice for conservation with the goal of educating citizens about land preservation op-

tions available through public and private initiatives. PRM recently received its 501(c)3 nonprofit status, which allows tax deductible, charitable financial contributions from individuals and corporations. These contributions will be used to enhance our ability to raise funds for community education. In addition, PRM is working to establish a land trust that will hold conservation easements and actively steward land selected for preservation in the Milton area.

The mission of Preserve Rural Milton is to educate the community about local land conservation. The organization hopes “to inspire the preservation of the rural viewshed and greenspace, while promoting individual and collective desires to leave a natural legacy.” The benefits of land conservation in Milton include better quality of life, preservation of rural views and wildlife habitats, retention of horse farms, higher and more sustainable property values, clean water

and a legacy for future generations. PRM has formed a board of directors, made up primarily of Milton residents dedicated to protecting its farms, trees, woodlands and wildlife. The board is led by founder and President Laura Rencher and includes Gina Weller, Joan Borzalleri, Cindy Eade and Jack and Francia Lindon. “We would like for the entire Milton community to get involved with PRM’s ambitious goals of preserving Milton’s ru-

ral appeal and leaving a legacy of greenspace for future generations,” said Rencher. “We believe the community understands, believes and supports the need to preserve our city’s rural character and heritage and that citizens are emotionally invested in Milton’s future. In order for PRM to move forward, we will need financial investment from the community to help us achieve our goals. We are confident that our fel-

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School board looks to the future under new leadership McCain says goals of Strategic Plan to stay By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Linda McCain, president of the Fulton County Board of Education, expressed “disappointment” that Superintendent Robert Avossa is leaving for Palm Beach, Florida, but looks forward to bringing a new leader to Fulton to carry out the work the board began during Avossa’s four-year tenure. “The goals of the Strategic Plan will continue with the same degree of excellence and commitment to achievement, regardless of who is [superintendent],” said McCain, who praised the working relationship the board had with Avossa. She noted the district will continue to work toward increasing the graduation rate and ensuring graduates are career and college ready as it enters the fourth year of the fiveyear plan. “Fulton was doing well when Avossa arrived here, but he raised the bar even higher for the district, the schools, the staff and the students,” said McCain. “There is every expectation that Fulton will continue to

Avossa: Continued from Page 6 McCain offered few details of how the search for Avossa’s replacement will be handled – whether the board is leaning toward a national search or elevating an internal candi-

excel under new leadership, and the board will ensure the resources are in place to make that happen.” Fulton has become known around the nation as a leader in innovation, said McCain, after becoming the state’s largest charter system in 2012. That transition pushes more control and governance down to the local school level, and supports decision-making at the ground level. “As we look for the next Fulton Schools leader, we are going to be a very attractive system for other superintendents who want to be on the innovative edge of education,” said McCain. She said the plans for hiring the next superintendent, and an interim leadership plan, will be announced soon. McCain noted the end of the school year is not the ideal time to be searching for a new superintendent, and wants to avoid any rush to hire. “A succession plan is in place,” said McCain. “There are excellent people in the school system to serve in the interim and continue the course that Dr. Avossa and the board have set.”

date. She did stress the board has long had a succession plan for all of its key administrators. “Over the past several years, the board has built a robust, sustainable system that involves a team effort,” said McCain. “There is not one part of our process that would be compromised by one person leaving, regardless of who that person is.”

She is confident there will be a smooth leadership transition for the school district to a new superintendent. “The board is confident that when the time comes to choose a successor, we will hire someone well-suited to complete the work that has been started and to address the future needs of Fulton County Schools,” said McCain.

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Community Walk to Benefit The Drake House ROSWELL, Ga. - Saturday, May 2 marks the 6th annual Drake Walk to benefit local non-profit organization The Drake House. The Drake Walk 1 mile and 5k routes go through historic downtown Roswell. Check-in is from 9 - 9:30 a.m. and the walk ends at noon. Start and end are at Roswell United Methodist Church at the corner of Mimosa Boulevard and Magnolia Street. Entry cost for individuals is $15; families pay $30 and groups of 10 or more pay $10 each. There will be fun for the whole family at the finish line celebration, including entertainment, food, music and raffles. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information and to register, please visit www.thedrakewalk. org. Registration will also be available the day of the event. The Drake House offers short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs to homeless moth-

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MILTON, Ga. — Milton is one of the wealthiest communities in the state – even the nation. But not everyone in the equestrian-centric city lives well-off. Nor do many in surrounding communities. The congregation of Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church, on Birmingham Road, is finding this out in a practical way – they opened a food pantry. “A lot of the people who come in are from the Milton area,” said Elder Robert O’Hara of Boiling Springs. Largely seniors on a fixed income or the down-on-theirluck, O’Hara said his food pantry has experienced brisk business after just a month of operation, seeing daily traffic. The visitors come after hearing through word of mouth or simply seeing signs as they drive past the Birmingham Road church. The needy so far come primarily from Milton, but some have stopped by from nearby Woodstock or Cumming. “Most are people on some form of public assistance,” he said. “They are just not making enough to get by.” Some visitors simply need something to see them through a weekend or the end of the month – just a little to get them by. One woman had significant surgery that put her out of work. She needed help until she found more work. The church already has outreach programs, such as through Forsyth-based Family Haven, which takes in cloth-

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Elder Robert O’Hara shows off the new food pantry of Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church, 1200 Birmingham Road, Milton. ing and donations for the victims of domestic violence. It also helps with Backpacks for Children, where needy schoolchildren are sent home for the weekend with food to eat. “Otherwise, they would go hungry over the weekend,” O’Hara said. The food bank is another aspect of that giving nature. The parishioners and members of the nearby community stock the food pantry with non-perishable items as well as bread and toiletries. There are other food pantries in the area, one of the largest being at North Fulton Community Charities in Roswell. O’Hara said some people simply cannot get to Roswell. “Driving long distances is something some seniors simply cannot do anymore,” he said. “We thank God for how he is blessing our church. This is what every church should be doing. The people that would be helped would be phenom-

On June 13, Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church will hold a community cookout on their church grounds. It will be an all-day event with lunch and dinner provided. The community is invited and asked to bring a side dish. The church is located at 1200 Birmingham Road, Milton. http://boilingspringspbc. org/ enal, the impact would be huge.” The food pantry is open primarily every second and fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. – noon (or until out of goods). For more information, visit the church’s website at http:// boilingspringspbc.org/. They can be found at 1200 Birmingham Road, Milton or called at 404-790-9793.

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Milton Cirque presents: ‘Avontuur’ MILTON, Ga. – The Milton High School Cirque show this year, “Cirque Avontuur,” explores the idea and importance of decision making. In life, decisions and sometimes lack of decisions both result in various outcomes. Doors of all sizes and shapes are employed to symbolize the entrances and exits of our individual journeys as we experience the decisions we make. “’Cirque Avontuur’ is an upbeat show and will have lots of variations from acts we have seen in the past,” said Larry Smith, the show’s director. The Milton Cirque shows are unique pieces of theatre, and have proven popular with audiences. Milton is the only public high school in the country with a cirque program as a part of the regular theater curriculum. The audition-only class of over 60 students attracts students with various athletic and specialized skills like tumbling and dance. Cast members also train on various apparatus including the Cyr wheel and silks, and often train with some cirque professionals that travel here to work with them on mastering specific skills.

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The girls of Girl Scout Troop #3441 show off their display advocating the Alpharetta Police Athletic League. Bottom row from left: Olivia Barker, Bridget Albright, Sydney Hillman; Top Row from left: Ashleigh Black, Alpharetta Officer Phil Ritchey, Grace Benton, Becca Albright. Not pictured: Caroline Hornaday.

Local Girl Scout troop promotes Alpharetta PAL ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Local Girl Scout Troop #3441 set up a booth at the Taste of Alpharetta and promoted Alpharetta Police Athletic League programs as a part of earning their Silver Awards. The silver award, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette (grades 6-8) can earn, is achieved by proving leadership, organization and dedication to one’s community. The seven

girls of Troop #3441 chose to support the Alpharetta PAL in their mission to aid community families in the search for affordable after-school care. As a part-two to their mission, the troop will create an instructional booklet on how to implement their awareness program to be distributed to other PAL chapters. –Adam Barth

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New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON -- The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced March 26 its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews: Zachary Darnell, from Troop 985, was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. His project was the construction and installation of two granite benches for the Baptismal Pool at Hightower Baptist Church. Matthew Darnell, from Troop 985, was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. His project was the

construction and installation or two picnic tables at the playground area of Hightower Baptist Church. Andrew VanderLugt, from Troop 30000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. His project was the construction of a bridge walkway leading to the Cross Country Trail of Milton High School. Joseph Kucia, from Troop 30000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. His project was the construction of a 24 foot footbridge spanning a creek, for Birmingham United Methodist Church. Jonathan Lian, from Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United

Methodist Church. His project was the design, construction and installation of two wooden benches with stone overlay and then installing a brick patio for the Atlanta Chinese Christian Church North. Joshua Gundugollu, from Troop 3143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was construction and installation of four benches and two picnic tables for Jessieâ€™s House, a haven for abused adolescent girls. Justin Hentz, from Troop 1134, was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was tearing down of old rotten arbors and

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The clinic is centrally located on North Main Street (Highway 9), close to City Hall. Currently, the clinic is accepting new patients. You can walk-in or schedule a same day appointment with the Doctor. Or if you cannot make it during office hours, you can schedule an appointment for early mornings late evenings, or weekends. The clinic is operated by Shyla Reddy, MD and her medical staff. Dr. Reddy has more than 15 years of primary care experience in Family & Geriatric Medicine. She is board certified in Family and Geriatric Medicine. She taught/supervised medical students and resident doctors in an university setting. She also obtained a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology from Emory University. To sign up as a new patient or to schedule an appointment, contact 678-619-1974 or visit www.alphafammed.com

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Retirement: Continued from Page 23 at www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File:-DoYour-Federal-Taxes-for-Free. • If you are using tax preparation software, including those offered through IRS’ Free File program at www.irs.gov, use Form 1040, Form 1040A or Form 1040NR. If your software has an interview process, be sure to answer questions about the Saver’s Credit, also referred to as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit and/or Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions. • If you are preparing your tax returns manually, complete Form 8880, the Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions, to determine your exact credit rate and amount. Then transfer the amount to the designated line on Form 1040, Form 1040A or Form 1040NR. • If you are using a professional

tax preparer, be sure to ask about the Saver’s Credit. • Consider having any refund you receive directly deposited to an IRA to further boost your retirement savings. Note that the Saver’s Credit is not available with Form 1040EZ. The 15th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey found that just 24 percent of American workers with annual household incomes of less than $50,000 are aware that the credit exists. Don’t overlook Uncle Sam’s Saver’s Credit; it may help you pay less in your current federal income taxes while saving for retirement. For more details on the Saver’s Credit and online retirement planning calculators, visit the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® at www.transamericacenter.org. The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS) is a division of the Transamerica Institute®, a nonprofit, private foundation. Please visit TCRS at www.transamericacenter.org and follow on Twitter @TCRStudies.

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(NAPSI)—The National Council on Aging reports that falls are the leading cause of injuries for those 65 years of age and over. In fact, every 14 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury— but you can protect yourself. “People have always assumed falls are inevitable with aging, but we now know many falls are preventable through simple lifestyle changes, such as increased levels of physical activity,” said Robert Flippo, CEO of MobileHelp, a company that makes mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (MPERS). The systems give active seniors expedited emergency help in case of a fall. He acknowledged knowing how much exercise to add to your day can be a challenge. To help seniors monitor their exercise progress, the company has introduced a new activity-tracking application. The application uses the components of the company’s existing

M- PERS solution. This means customers and caregivers can take advantage of the new health-focused benefits without having to invest in extra technology devices or learn how to use new software. To learn more, visit www.mobilehelp.com or call (800) 761- 9185.

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Alpharetta Toastmasters wins top at division tourney Peter Xu named winner ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Peter Xu of Alpharetta Toastmasters took home the top spot at the Division G Toastmasters International Speech Contest March 30. Representatives from six areas competed in the contest. Xu will go on to represent Division G and the Alpharetta Toastmasters at the upcoming District 44 Contest during the District’s Annual Spring Conference to be held in Atlanta on May 1 -2. Alpharetta Toastmasters meets at the Kroger Shopping

Center at the corner of Ga. 9 and Windward Parkway in Milton, Ga. and is part of the larger Toastmasters International organization. This is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education level and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others. To learn more about Alpharetta Toastmasters, visit alpharettaclub.toastmastersclubs.org. —Jonathan Copsey

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Milton: Continued from Page 8 low citizens will rise to this challenge and become part of the effort to preserve Milton’s rural character and appeal for future generations.” As part of the educational campaign, PRM has launched a community survey to analyze residents’ awareness about land conservation and to help formulate a strategy for making land conservation understood and transparent to the community. The survey can be accessed at www. surveymonkey.com/s/PRE-

SERVERURALMILTON. We encourage all Milton residents to participate in this short anonymous survey. A great first step for becoming involved in PRM’s effort is to join us on social media. To date, PRM has received over 1,200 likes on Facebook and has many active followers on its website page: www.preserveruralmilton.org. PRM is in the process of launching a crowdfunding website to make it simple for people to make contributions of any size. Cindy Eade, Preserve Rural Milton boardmember

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The Cambridge Lady Bears are unbeaten this season, going 14-0 to win the area championship.

Lady Bears varsity lacrosse goes 14-0 Clinch area championship

MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge Lady Bears Varsity Lacrosse team heads into the final weeks of the season as the only undefeated team in the state with 14 wins and zero losses.

Ranked No. 1 in the 5-A Division, the Lady Bears extended their winning streak to 14-0 and clinched the area championship this week by defeating 6A Mill Creek (18-6) April 14 and 5A Holy Innocents (23-4) April 16. Coached by Pam Masinko, the Lady Bears are setting

their sights on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania later this month, where they will face off against Sun Valley-Northley (Penn.) and Bishop Eustace Prep (N.J.). They will return to face Riverwood on April 28 and Northview on May 1 with their eyes on the playoffs and a state championship.

“Most of our varsity girls have been playing together since Cambridge High School opened its doors in 2012,” said Pam Masinko, head coach of the Lady Bears. “We’ve added some great players over the years, but so far we have only graduated one player- in 2014. This is a very special group of

Moratorium: Continued from Page 1 yes, with a developer. My sister’s life is on hold, our lives are on hold.” The original item extended the moratorium for 120 days and was amended to 90, or when the conservation subdivision ordinance is completed. “There is nothing wrong with slowing the development process down to take the necessary time to put these conservation measures in place before the land disappears,” said Joan Borzilleri of Preserve Rural Milton. “Even though [developers] have the right to argue their opinion on how Milton should be developed, the ultimate decision is ours, the citizens of Milton.” Land disturbance permits are re-

girls willing to give everything they have for the betterment of the team.” For more information or for a complete listing of Lady Bears Lacrosse Games, visit the Cambridge Athletics Association website at www. CambridgeBears.com. —Jonathan Copsey

quired for disturbances of 5,000 square feet or more, which can include one acre or larger lots. “Everything we do in the city of Milton is on hold,” said Scott Reece, of Brumbelow-Reese and Associates, a development firm. He asked for a shorter moratorium. Residents in support of the moratorium cited infrastructure concerns and maintaining the city’s rural character. “I look outside my door and there is a mile of traffic in both directions. The schools are getting fuller, the traffic is getting heavier and there are accidents all the time,” said Tamara Didjurgis. “I would like to see more planning. As a resident and taxpayer, I don’t want to be paying for something in annuity without any return, like having greenspace.”

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Milton Impact Fee Study Kickoff Public Hearing will be held on May 4, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. This is the first public hearing that the City will hold in the process of studying the potential adoption of an impact fee program for the City. The purpose of the Kickoff Public Hearing is to describe the planning process and to present the overall purpose, schedule, and future opportunities for public input.

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North Atlanta Football League has signing day NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The North Atlanta Football League (NAFL) held a signing day Feb. 27 for its 12U Giants at Smokejack BBQ. Twenty-three boys took part in the signing. The boys are Whitman Sperry, Jordan McDonald, JC French, Jack Nickel, Jordan McCants, Justice Haynes, William Reed, William Partonlliott Meyer, Pete Heissenbuttel, Sean Wylie, Jordan Lail, Thomas Parrott, Tucker Shmays, Quenton Grimes, Vito Perri, Dylan Fairchild, Kaleb Taylor, Scott Johnson , Trey Garmon, Mathew Dubois, Henry Schouten and Brenden Nolte.

The NAFL competes with other youth feeder programs in the north Atlanta suburban area. The regular season and playoff game schedule will include both inter-league games between NAFL teams plus games with programs such as Marietta, Roswell, Kell, Pope, Sprayberry, Walton and Wheeler Youth feeder programs. They play at many metro-area fields, such as North Park in Alpharetta. The NAFL largely draws from North Fulton. For more information and to register, please visit www.nafl.club . —Jonathan Copsey

Eleven-year-old Dani French of Milton took home three gold medals at the Level 7 Georgia State Gymnastics Championships March 27-28.

French wins state gymnastics championship MILTON, Ga. - Dani French, 11, of Milton, won three gold medals at the Level 7 Georgia State Gymnastics Championships held March 27-28, 2015 in Rome, Georgia. She placed first on Beam, Floor and the All Around with scores of 9.60, 9.575 and 37.625, respectively. French is one of eight gymnasts who will represent the state of Georgia at the Southeast Regional Team Champion-

ship held in Mobile, Alabama April 24, 2015. She started competitive gymnastics at age seven and has won four previous state titles. French trains at Northwind Gymnastics in Alpharetta under the direction of Elena Piskun and Inesa Sharouskaya. She is in the 5th grade at Rivers Academy in Alpharetta and is the daughter of Mark and Lori French of Milton. —Jonathan Copsey

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Hopewell Hawks take home Triple Crown win

The 14U Hopewell Hawks are, from left, Justin Papa, Drew Longo, Colby Mangan, Trey Aberson, Josh Maicon, Cal Winch, Conner Brown, Jack Erbs, Evan Pollifrone and Justin Mullis. Coaches are, from left, Steve Winch, Ralph Pollifrone, Head Coach Jerry Mullis, Dennis Maicon. Not pictured are Dylan Draper, Cole Goodall.

MILTON, Ga. – The 14U Hopewell Hawks beat the Roswell Green Hornets on Sunday, March 29, 15-6 at East Cobb in six innings to win the Silver bracket at the Triple Crown Spring Fling tournament at East Cobb baseball complex. The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to five lead changes in the game. The Hawks took the lead in the fifth inning and put the game away

with seven runs in the sixth inning. It was a great team victory as the Hawks never stopped battling. The tournament started slow for the Hopewell Hawks – a 13-0 loss. However, they reset, refocused and executed good pitching and solid defense in stringing together four straight wins to capture the 14U Championship. —Jonathan Copsey

Kane places fourth at NHSCA Wrestling Junior Nationals Becomes Cambridge’s first All-American MILTON, Ga. -- Devin Kane, a junior on Cambridge wrestling team and two-time Georgia State Champion, placed fourth in the 160-pound weight class at the National High School Coaches Association Nationals (Junior Division) held at Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 28 and 29. Achieving yet another Cambridge milestone by becoming the very first AllAmerican in school history, he went 5-2 in the 82-man bracket which included wrestlers from 27 states stretching from Massachusetts to California en route to the prestigious honor. Kane dominated his first four opponents of the tournament, including an impressive three pins, to advance to the quarterfinals against Elijah Cleary of Lake Highland Prep, Florida. Cleary, a three-time Florida State Champion and Citadel commit, was Kane’s only regular season loss. Kane beat Cleary 3-2. “I wanted to get another shot at Cleary. He beat me earlier in the year. I promised myself a rematch would be different. I know he is tough, but they all are tough at national tournaments. I had more control this time around,” Kane said.

Kane then went on to the semifinals where he met the two-time New York State Champion and University of Buffalo commit (and eventual NHSCA Tourney Champion), Alex Herringshaw. A last ditch move in the closing seconds proved to be enough as Herringshaw threw Kane for a four point move and the win, 8-7. After a quick “clinic type” 10-3 win over a very tough New York State placer, A.J. Aeberli, Kane was ready for the consolation finals, wrestling for third place. Squaring off against another junior standout from Georgia, three-times GHSA 6A State Champion and last year’s NHSCA champion, Daniel Bullard. Bullard won a narrow 5-3 victory and secured third place, leaving Kane with fourth. Cambridge Head Coach Don St. James said he is proud of Kane’s accomplishments. “Every time [Devin] steps on the mat, he’s got this confidence he can win”, said St James. “That quality gives him an edge. The guys who come to these tournaments are all state champions for the most part. Many have won multiple times. To achieve what Devin did was nothing short of spectacular. Not many wrestlers can say they are amongst the best in the nation. Devin earned it.” —Jonathan Copsey

Cambridge junior Devin Kane becomes the school’s first All-American wrestler after placing fourth in the NHSCA Wrestling Junior Nationals.

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Norton: Continued from Page 18 ings; inch tiles; half of anything – half brick up the front, half-wide porches you can’t use, half the lighting you need, single-tile backsplash versus full backsplash. Buyers today are facing the reality of a new market. They are not quite as obsessed with finding “the deal of the century” but want to stretch their purchase dollar wherever possible. They are showing less willingness to wait and buying something to flip or renovate to better suit their needs. Foreclosure buys at the courthouses of Georgia are now selling at a 12 to 20 percent discount off market value versus 47 percent discount at the peak of distress. A new survey from the American Affluence Research Center found that the number of affluent Americans planning to make large purchases this year – including major home renovations – has finally returned to pre-recession levels. The survey polled more than 300 households with a minimum net worth of $800,000. Prior to 2008, respondents

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ity, meaning more than half of all of the affluent respondents – who represent the wealthiest 10 percent of American households – do plan to either

remodel, upgrade to a new home, purchase a second (or third) home, buy a new car, go on a cruise or make another large purchase.

DEATH NOTICES Frances Black, 90, of Roswell, passed away April 9, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Annie Mae Price, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away April 10, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

David D. Sprouse, 69, of Roswell, passed away April 7, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Paul Elijah Pruitt, 77, of Cumming, passed away April 6, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Johnny Vaughan, 69, of Cumming, passed away April 7, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Michael Kelly, 78, of Cumming, passed away April 12, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

James E. Rivas, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away April 14, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Leonard Abram Wilcox, IV, of Alpharetta, passed away April 12, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Frank Elbert Dills, 79, of Forsyth County, passed away April 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Peter Paul Martin, 49, of Forsyth County, passed away April 9, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

David Brian Sigarto, 55, of Cumming, passed away April 6, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ugonda Mae Wooten, 63, of Cumming, passed away April 8, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mary L. D’Orazio, 86, of Cumming, passed away April 9, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Donna Miller, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away April 14, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Eddie Ruth Silvers, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away April 9, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Dolores Dent, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away April 14, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Louise Collins Gazaway, 80, of Cumming, passed away April 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Rev. A.B. Alpharetta, 9, 2015. Northside Directors.

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Elaine Stone-Drummond, 47, of Alpharetta, passed away April 9, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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