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Milton’s finest earn CALEA accreditation From left, Milton officer Scott Reece, accreditation manager Katherine Fies, Police Chief Rich Austin and Sergeant Christopher Ward accept a certification from CALEA. Milton is one of just 754 police agencies wordwide to earn the distinction.

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Milton Police seeking burglary suspects MILTON, Ga. — Milton police are seeking a female and male suspect in connection with four burglaries in the Brookshade, Vickery Crest and Champions View subdivisions.

The four homes, which were vacant but furnished and up for sale, were burglarized July 20-30.

The homes were not alarmed and entry was gained through the rear of the homes through a basement window or door.

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$600 reported stolen from local business JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Employees at a Dunkin’ Donuts on Medlock Bridge Road reported July 28 that $600 cash

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a 5-foot-3 black female, who has two active felony burglary warrants in connection with the Milton burglaries. Police are also seeking a male suspect.

Milton officers have gathered a listing of all homes for sale in the city and will monitor the residences through MPACT officers’ regular shift duties.

Residents are asked to remain vigilant, especially for homes where the owner is not present or living at the home, and to contact police if they see anything unusual.

►► Trina Marget Koval, 41, of

Brookstead Crossing, Johns Creek, was arrested July 27 on Sargent Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and driving with an expired tag. ►► Michael Chase Montague, 24, of Pinion Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested July 28 on Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Latonia Lyons, 46, of Genesis Way,

Alpharetta, was arrested July 31 on

had been stolen.

The general manager said that she arrived in the store at 4 a.m. that day and noticed that three money drawers were out of place. When she took a closer look, she saw that $600 was missing.

Police did not find any forced entry.

The video surveillance showed a suspect, possibly male, entering the back door at 3 a.m. and removing money from the drawers.

The general manager said that several people had been fired in the past months and the lock box’s combination had not been changed.

Strongarm robbery suspect caught JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police arrested a robbery suspect July 26 minutes after

Ga. 9, Milton, for possession of marijuana and having an expired tag. ►► Makhmud Maksudov, 21, of Misty Lane, Roswell, was arrested July 28 on Misty Lane, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana. ►► Sir Zachary Charles Williams, 25, of Oaks Parkway, Smyrna, was arrested Aug. 2 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana, speeding, having an expired tag, attaching a fixed plate to hide the identity of a vehicle and driving with no insurance. the initial incident.

Shortly after 2 a.m., police responded to a call that a man at a bar on Medlock Bridge Parkway had been robbed.

The caller said that he had left the bar and was accosted shortly after by a man who had also previously been at the bar.

The suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Oscar Rubio of Woodbridge, Va., threatened the victim and said to give it up.

The victim, fearful for his safety, gave Rubio his wallet.

While police searched the area, they found a man coming out of a nearby wooded area. The victim positively identified him as the man who stole his wallet, Rubio.

Rubio was arrested for strongarm street robbery.

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Have you ever experienced blurred vision or tearing of your eyes after reading or working?

Do your eyes feel scratchy or gritty off and on throughout the day? Are your eyes often red?

Do you ever feel like you just want to close your eyes even though you are well rested? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions you may have Dry Eye Syndrome.

Dry Eye Syndrome has become a common problem for many adults and an increasing reason for office visits to ophthalmologists and Samir Vira, M.D. optometrists everywhere. From eye irritation Cataract & Refractive or gritty sand sensation to intermittent blurry Surgeon vision and eye fatigue, dry eye syndrome can affect suffering individuals in a variety of different ways. The symptoms can be mild and infrequent, or they can be constant and debilitating. Regardless of the symptoms, it is important to be seen by an eyecare provider to determine if there is an underlying cause for the dry eyes. In most cases, it is multifactorial and can be attributed to one of the following: Age: with increasing age, tear production typically declines.

Gender: women are more susceptible due to hormonal changes during menopause.

Medications: diuretics, anti-histamine pills, and anti-depressants can certainly reduce tear production.

Medical conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Sjogren syndrome, diabetes, and thyroid disease are often linked to patients with dry eyes. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment are more likely to sustain damage to the tear producing glands.

Environment: dry climate (especially notable during the winter months or during an airplane trip) can cause early evaporation of tears.

Contact Lenses: patients with a long-standing history of contact lens wear are more prone.

Surgery: patients who have undergone LASIK or refractive surgery are more likely to develop dry eyes.

Dry Eye Syndrome is an inflammatory condition that develops due a disruption in normal tear film of the eye. The tear film is a complex mixture of oil, water, and mucous layers that not only lubricates the cornea, or the window of the eye, but also provides a smooth interface for light to be focused clearly on the retina, the back layer of the eye. The tear film also contains components that help prevent eye infections. Whenever one or more components of the tear film is disturbed, it can result in Dry Eye Syndrome. As the surface of the cornea becomes drier, the skin cells on the surface may be injured and the surface becomes rough. These skin cells of the cornea, known as the corneal epithelium, are the outer protective layer of the eye. Any insult to the corneal epithelium can lead to a foreign body sensation and provide an opportunity for an eye infection. Involuntary tearing may occur at this point as the body thinks that a foreign object is trying to enter the eye and makes an attempt to flush the foreign object out. Additionally, due to the roughening of the eye’s surface, the light coming through the cornea becomes scattered and out of focus like scratched lenses in a pair of glasses.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council voted to move forward with purchasing agreements for three parcels of land on Mayfield Road that could be used for a shared park with the City of Alpharetta.

The parcels lying between Harrington Road and Bethany Road – total just under 12 acres.

The sale price for two of the parcels total $1.5 million, half to be paid by each city, while a third parcel, the smallest of three at 1.73 acres, is being donated.

Both sellers have an addendum that they will be permitted to live on the property, without being charged rent or local taxes, for up to 12 months after closing. The sellers will still be responsible for maintaining the property and paying all utilities.

The cities will now enter a 60-day due diligence period in which the parcels will undergo surveys and the cities can opt out of the sale.

The funds for the purchase are not being paid by Milton’s Greenspace Bond, which passed last November.

In other action, city council voted unanimously to table an updated noise control ordinance.

City staff noted that the current ordinance was difficult to administer and enforce, and they instead proposed an ordinance similar to that of Charlotte-Mecklenburg in North Carolina, where Police Chief Rich Austin previously served.

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The proposed jointly owned park would reside on nearly 12 acres along Mayfield Road near Harrington Drive and Bethany Road. would better define times of operation for loud noise-producing activities, such as construction or events with amplified sounds.

The ordinance also defined an “unreasonable noise,” one that may not exceed decibel limits but would be perceived as a nuisance.

However, councilmembers took issue with some of the changes, including one that would define permissible times for certain noise-producing activities to end at sundown.

Councilmember Rick Mohrig was against this proposal, stating that sunset occurs much later in the evening during summer. Councilmember Bill Lusk agreed, stating it would add an

extra burden on public safety in enforcing the ordinance later in the evening.

Concerns over noise from Milton High School athletic events, times where construction noise is permitted and the ordinance as it relates to zoning were also raised by residents, three of whom spoke at the meeting.

Councilmember Burt Hewitt was in favor of the tabling the issue, saying he would prefer to make the ordinance “cut and dry and clear as possible” before moving ahead. Lusk said it would be best to have the ordinance thoroughly vetted before passage.

The ordinance will be back for deliberation at the Council’s Sept. 11 meeting.

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Milton Police Department receives accreditation Agency completes CALEA certification

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MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Police Department received national certification from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies again July 29.

The department first received accreditation in 2014. Captain Charles Barstow, public information officer, said CALEA is a voluntary, four-year process that audits the policies and practices of the agency in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.

“For the bulk of the four-year cycle, the agency is in self-assessment mode, which means that we are constantly reviewing our policies, procedures and practices to ensure they include the most recent laws and updates, along with actually working for the agency,” Barstow said. “Towards the end of the cycle, the agency hosts a team of two or three assessors for an onsite audit.”

Barstow said the audit includes reviewing all the agency’s documents, meeting with community members, riding along on police shifts and interacting with the city staff and police department members. At the end of the audit, the assessor provides a final report of their findings, notating any deficiencies or problem areas so the agency can concentrate on them during the next

self-assessment cycle.

Milton police hosted a team of two assessors who conducted the audit earlier this year.

At the end of the certification process, the agency attends a CALEA Commission hearing, where the agency’s representatives can answer any of the panel’s questions. From there, the commission determines whether the police department is in compliance with its standards and can be awarded certification.

Barstow said the Milton Police Department is one of only 754 law enforcement agencies worldwide who have completed the certification process.

“To put it in perspective, there are approximately 18,000 agencies just within the U.S.,” Barstow said.

Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood said the city is proud of the Milton Police Department’s efforts to secure recertification.

“Third-party recognition of this level only serves as further validation of the department’s commitment to the community they serve,” Lockwood said in a press release.

Barstow also said the certification allows the Milton Police Department to continue using the best policies.

“It is an important certification for the agency because it not only allows the agency to compare and contrast themselves against other agencies, making sure that we are in compliance with any legal requirements and best practices,” Barstow said. “It also shows the agency’s commitment to provide our community with the best possible services and [atmosphere] that we can offer.”

... The Milton Police Department is one of only 754 law enforcement agencies worldwide who have completed the certification process.

Milton hosts bulk trash amnesty day MILTON, Ga. — Milton will host a bulk trash amnesty day for large items and electronics Aug. 19 from 8 a.m.— noon at 1810 Hembree Road, Roswell.

Large items such as mattresses and box springs, refrigerators, washers and dryers, grills, lawnmowers with fluids drained, sofas, tables and chairs and tires off the rim will all be accepted for drop off.

Electronics will also be accepted with the exception of televisions and monitors, which can be recycled at the Roswell Recycling Center for a fee.

Paint, hazardous waste, batteries, fluids and construction materials will not be accepted.

Milton residents will need a proof of residency and utility bills are preferred.

For more information, contact Teresa Stickles at (678) 242-2509 or Teresa. stickles@cityofmiltonga.us.

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Wood blames Price for ouster as mayor Legislator says all wounds were self-inflicted

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Jere Wood will likely finish his fifth term as Roswell mayor while he appeals a judge’s opinion forcing him out of office.

The longtime mayor says the reason he is out is because state Rep. Betty Price sabotaged the City Council’s attempts to have the City Charter amended to “clarify” a recent amendment for term limits on the City Council.

Wood said he fully expects Price to take advantage of the situation and run for mayor herself.

But, Price says the changes Wood and the council tried to pass to fix the charter just were not legal.

When Price was asked if she was thinking of giving up her seat in the Legislature to run for mayor, she didn’t hesitate to answer.

“Absolutely I’m considering it,” she said. “I would be happy to serve. It is tempting.”

She and Wood are in agreement about one thing. Both said the next mayor should be paid a “full-time salary.” They both agreed the office of mayor is too demanding to be only part time.

Price said she would bide her time, and if no “consensus” candidate appeared, she would consider getting in the race.

Roswell’s qualifying period is Monday, Aug. 21, through Friday, Aug. 25.

Wood pointed out Price was a member of the Roswell City Council in 2010 when the charter amendment was crafted and sent to the Georgia General Assembly. So she was in a position to know what the council’s intent was at the time term limits were instituted.

When the lawsuit was filed to declare Wood’s fifth term violated the charter, Price had left her council seat and was a member of the Fulton Legislative Delegation in the Georgia House.

Thus she was one of the arbiters over the “fixes” the current members of the City Council tried to implement that would keep Wood lawfully serving his current term and eligible to serve one more.

Wood said she had to know the City Council’s intent at the time was

to allow him two more terms.

In the arcane rules of the Fulton Delegation, a legislative matter that concerns just one city is left up to the senators and representatives who represent that city, i.e.

WOOD have voting precincts in them. By rule the vote must be unanimous.

So the City Council’s attempt to change the wording of the city charter – they said clarify – never made it to the floor of the General Assembly.

PRICE “Betty Price gets a lot of the credit for hastening my exit,” Wood said on a call from the South Carolina beach where he was vacationing. “She blocked the passage of the amendment to the charter that would have saved us all this time and expense.”

He also said the lawsuit filed by Roswell resident Michael Litten was really the work of Price.

“Litten’s name was on the lawsuit, but Betty was passing him notes to pass on to the attorney,” Wood said.

“Betty wanted to get rid of me, so she found other means.”

Price said that simply was not factual.

“He’s way off base, I don’t operate that way,” Price said. “For the Roswell delegation to move that amendment forward, it must be unanimous.

“There are four members of the Roswell delegation. One vote can stop it. But Jere did not even have a majority,” Price said. “He did not even have half [the votes]. I’m not sure he had anybody.

“If he wants to blame me that’s fine.

But it is not reality.”

Even the “corrections” from the City Council sent down for approval were not clear, Price said.

The City Council never sent down a correction that the Roswell delegation thought would pass muster, she said.

Price said she offered the city one solution that was clean and concise – to resubmit a charter amendment abolishing term limits altogether.

Then at a later date, the city could resubmit a clean version of term limits,

See WOOD, Page 24

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OPINION

North Fulton expecting big changes in November

This deer, seen recently on the Big Creek Greenway, has a large piece of plastic stuck around its neck.

Be respectful of the land we love

KATHLEEN STURGEON Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

Last week, I went for a walk on the Greenway with my mom. We appreciate that our community has worked hard to provide wonderful outdoor exercise options like this pathway and try to take advantage of it whenever we

can.

We are often graced by the presence of wildlife, such as squirrels chittering at each other, bunnies scampering away and deer grazing in the sunlight.

It’s peaceful, relaxing and a nice way to burn some calories, or spend time with friends and family.

While wrapping up a recent walk, we noticed a deer in a field. Like I said, this isn’t uncommon. We actually encountered four other deer and fawns during our trip.

But this time was different. The deer was attempting to eat the grass while a large piece of thick, hard plastic was stuck around its neck.

Did you ever cut up the plastic rings Coke cans come in for fear of strangling fish? Imagine that except 10 times that size on a very large mammal.

It took us aback as we tried to figure out what was stuck on the animal. It didn’t seem to hurt it or interrupt its eating, but it was still an

odd sight to encounter.

The whole situation stayed on my mind for days because seeing the deer wearing a plastic necklace was so out of place. We wanted to help the poor creature, but were powerless to do so.

As a community, I do believe most of us strive to at least attempt to be green and eco-friendly. Where did someone go wrong that this native creature will probably end up suffering at the hands of humans?

Is it because we value our new homes and bigger shopping centers over the lives of the animals who were here before us?

There isn’t any one person to blame for that situation, but perhaps we should place blame with our society.

If we could take a few moments to pick up our trash when we visit a park, or recycle our bottles and cans, we could each make a massive difference in our world.

We like to live in a bubble hearing how great our schools, property values and entertainment are. And we are very fortunate we live in a place that has so much to offer.

But we also need to take a step back and honor, respect and cherish the incredible natural elements that surround us.

I, for one, will continue to enjoy my trips to the Greenway, primarily because of the wildlife I encounter.

Hopefully, next time they’ll be without the man-made adornments and just as nature intended.

November is usually such a timid month. Oh, football season is in full swing and there are plans to be made for where Uncle Henry will sit on Turkey Day. But in North Fulton change is in HATCHER HURD the air.

Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com I am talking about four mayoral seats up for selection with two certain vacancies. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle is moving on to run for secretary of state and Roswell Mayor Jere Wood has been put out of office by statute.

Johns Creek and Milton likewise have mayoral races and both Mike Bodker and Joe Lockwood, respectively, are expected to have challengers.

Competition is a wonderful thing.

It keeps folks from getting comfortable.

And politicians are aware of a potential sword of Damocles hanging over their heads come every election season.

Of course the incumbent’s biggest ally is incumbency, itself. Usually people have to get “uncomfortable” to change out those already in office. But then we live in uncomfortable times.

There are a lot of things to get uncomfortable about.

In addition to a lot of national unease – President Trump seems bent on making folks love him or hate him – North Fulton has been experiencing a lot of change as well. There’s traffic, adjusting to still more growth, crime, drugs and, oh yes, more traffic.

We went through the 1990s and early 2000s dealing with incredible changes. I came to this post in 1993 when there were only three cities (I still count Mountain Park) in North Fulton. The first mall was just opening its doors and there were no tall Class A office buildings anywhere.

North Point Parkway was not quite complete and Westside Parkway was just barely a line on somebody’s future projects list. Avalon was just a place lodged in Arthurian myth.

Chattahoochee High School was getting its finishing touches as the third public high school north of the Chattahoochee and the first in 40 years.

Today, we have more cities and more high schools, public and private, than you can shake a stick at. And with them are a lot of new residents who now call North Fulton home. They

call someone who has lived 10 years in North Fulton an “old-timer.” And someone who has lived here 20 years is a native.

The true North Fulton natives just call everyone not born here “Yankees,” whether they were born in Ann Arbor, Mumbai or Seoul.

So with a crazy quilt population like that, it is hard for us in the journalism trade to put our collective finger on the pulse of the public.

When the qualifying for office is over, don’t bother to ask me to pick the best horse in each race. An exacta like that would make any oddsmaker take up the stock market.

So don’t come to me whispering, “Hey buddy, who do you like in the third race.”

I don’t have the answers. I just post the results when the races are done.

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Sara Leaders, Milton Transportation engineer, has been with the city since just after incorporation.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Vehicular travel, walking, biking, connectivity and safety were the top priorities identified in the 2016 Milton transportation plan, and working to keep residents moving is Sara Leaders, transportation engineer.

Leaders ensures residents are able to walk, bike or drive through the city in the most efficient manner and works with state and county agencies on the city’s behalf. She also heads planning and management for the design of the city’s transportation projects and various improvements and gathers public input on all large-scale projects to gather residents’ comments to ensure Milton has appropriate representation.

Leaders’ work involves addressing the top priority projects and preparing the city to move forward with potential improvements.

When GDOT projects come through the city, such as the roundabout at Ga. 372 Birmingham Highway and Providence Road, Leaders works with designers and consultants to create the most beneficial plan to Milton residents.

In addition to new projects, Leaders also ensures that existing streets flow efficiently. This can present a challenge, because many intersections and roads were constructed far before the incorporation of the city.

“A lot of what was in place were basic operation concerns like lack of turn-

ing lanes, traffic controls and ‘always stops’ such as stop signs and signals,” Leaders said.

By addressing these operational concerns and adding traffic flow improvements, such as turning lanes and roundabouts, traffic is better able to flow on the city’s streets.

But some residents also want the option to walk, which tasks Leaders with incorporating walkability into Milton’s transportation plan.

A few years after incorporation, Leaders worked with local schools to create a safe system of walkability from residential areas to the city’s schools with a grant from national program Safe Routes to School. Milton was one of the first cities in the state to receive the grant and create a safe route system.

With the city since 2007 after a stint in the private sector, Leaders said she is perhaps most proud of maintaining Milton’s traffic flow without mass road widening.

“I like the fact we are not looking to widen roads,” she said. “We’re focused on keeping as much of the two-lane infrastructure as we can, while also addressing operational improvements that will address traffic flow at peak times.”

Leaders met her husband, Justin, at Southern Polytechnic State University building a canoe they later raced. They now have two children that keep her and her husband busy with sports and activities. They enjoy canoeing, biking and hiking as a family.

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Music with wizards, dragons and hobbits, oh my Band schedules free concert Aug. 13, costumes encouraged

If you go What: Atlanta Concert Band performance with music from “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and more.

Costumes are encouraged.

When: 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Free

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Calling all fantasy fans – the Atlanta Concert Band is performing a free concert Aug. 13 with music from movies like “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter” and “How to Train Your Dragon.” And what’s more, costumes are highly encouraged.

“We’ll have some of the same people who go to Dragon Con in costume with us,” Music Director Paul Scanling said.

“Last year, we had Darth Vader on stage with some Stormtroopers as we played ‘The Imperial March.’”

Members of the band will join in the fun by wearing fantasy costumes as they perform.

The Atlanta Concert Band is a nonprofit group that can trace its roots back to 1959. Each year, they put on free concert shows in and around the metro Atlanta area. They’ve performed at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center every year in August for more than 20 years.

Last year, the Atlanta Concert Band played music from Star Wars while Darth Vader joined them on the stage.

For the last several years, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center performance has been a family pop culture concert, Scanling said.

Past shows have included music from Star Wars and cartoons.

Their performances include everything from pop song covers to Memorial Day concerts.

The group is made up of mostly amateur musicians, including doctors, lawyers and pilots.

“It’s mostly people who were playing instruments in high school and wanted to keep playing,” Scanling said. “This is an opportunity to keep it up and en-

counter a wide variety of music.”

A wide variety of age groups have joined the band, with members as young as 20 and as old as 80, Scanling said.

The band consists of woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Scanling has been the music director since 2010 and is the fourth person to hold that position. He’s been teaching music for more than 20 years. When he isn’t with the band, he teaches part time at Oglethorpe University and has recently started his own professional orchestra.

“I like having a wide variety of music

to play,” Scanling said. “Not just the serious stuff. We’ll still play ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ each year and have a good time with it.”

The band aims to introduce people to the importance of music and to encourage an appreciation for the art.

“We play a lot of concerts like this where there are a lot of little kids,” Scanling said. “We love to bring them onstage and show them the instruments, let them try it. They are going to be the next generation of kids to become music lovers and players and continue that American tradition of the community band.”

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NASA’s Mars Rover to visit North Point Mall Futuristic prototype on display Aug. 12

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The NASA Mars Rover concept vehicle is truly something (for going) out of this world. But earthlings may take a gander at it here in North Fulton.

The vehicle is touring the country on loan from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and will make a landing from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, at North Point Mall.

Visitors will have the chance to explore the Rover as part of NASA’s Journey to Mars this summer. The vehicle weighs 3 tons and stands nearly 11 feet tall, said North Point Mall marketing exec Natasha Suarez.

“It will be on display all day until 9 p.m. outside between the JCPenney store and Sears,” she said.

No worries if it rains because the display is under a tent.

The Rover was commissioned as a traveling exhibit to inspire the public about space exploration and interplanetary travel.

The one-of-a-kind vehicle was built

by Cape Canaveral-based Parker Brothers Concepts with the guidance NASA engineers who supplied the science and specifications.

It is built to carry a crew of four, but it won’t set any speed records (except for on Mars where it will be No.1.)

The Mars Rover is constructed to cope with the climate, conditions and environment astronauts will find there.

Its dual purpose is to serve as a

Mars Rover fast facts Passengers: Seats 4, including driver Height: 10 feet, 6 inches Weight: 5,500 pounds Length: 13 feet 10 inches Width: 13 feet Wheels: 6-wheels each are 50 inches tall, 36 inches wide Propulsion: 700-volt battery Speed: 2 mph to 4 mph Designers: Parker Brothers Concepts small scouting craft or a detachable 10foot long full research laboratory. It has solar panels to power the lab.

Fifty-inch wheels are specifically designed to let the fine sands of Mars slip through their open sidewalls.

It runs on a 700-volt battery and is designed to travel over dunes, rocks, craters and hills at 2 mph to 4 mph.

NASA officials say this Mars Rover won’t ever get into space however.

It was created to be as realistic as possible but for educational purposes.

“No it won’t be making the trip to Mars,” said Lauren Walbert Feldman, senior vice president of Sandy Hillman Communications. “The tour is to help the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which is completely self-funded, reach a new level of engagement with guests. Bringing the future of space exploration to life with the Mars Rover concept vehicle is a good way to do that.”

Visitors will be able to see the vehicle, learn about the materials used to build it and the custom features it employs to navigate the terrain.

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Thousands turn out to honor Old Soldiers in Alpharetta

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Shaded areas were in high demand Saturday morning as thousands lined Roswell Street for the 65th annual Alpharetta Old Soldiers Day Parade.

Though sunshine prevailed throughout the morning, cool temperatures didn’t last long as the procession of more than 100 floats and vehicles wended along the tree-lined route.

The event began at 7 a.m. with an 8K road race. At around 9 a.m., thousands of visitors began to collect downtown, many pushing strollers and carrying lawn chairs to the strains of patriotic music from the Alpharetta City Band.

As the throngs jockeyed for prime spots along the street, local, state and federal dignitaries – from Mayor David Belle Isle to U.S. Rep. Karen Handel – gathered near the grandstand.

Grand Marshal for the event was Rear Admiral (Ret.) Tilghman Payne, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and 33-year veteran of the Navy. He previously served as U.S. Defense representative for Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau.

Payne began by recognizing a multitude in attendance who are often overlooked during patriotic observances – the families of soldiers.

“They go through the same family separations,” he said. “They miss the same birthdays and anniversaries. They go through the same rigors of military life and all of those challenges. They enable these veterans to serve.”

Payne’s brief remarks focused on the history of the United States Military.

“Our country was founded over 241 years ago dedicated to the proposition that we are all created equal,” he said.

“We’re all entitled to the pursuit of

Children scamper onto Roswell Street to scoop up candy thrown from passing parade entrants. Parents usually stayed within a few feet of the youngsters, ready to hoist them away from any oncoming vehicle. life, liberty and happiness. Our founding fathers felt so strongly about that that they started a war, and we went through a revolution. Our first veterans fought at Lexington and Concord, and they wintered over at Valley Forge.

“Where would we be without the courage of those who risked everything to fight the British at Yorktown or to wade ashore at Normandy, or endure the cold at Chosin Reservoir, fight at Hue City or in Iraq or Afghanistan?”

Veterans have shaped the history or America, Payne said, and America has shaped the history of the world. Events like the Old Soldiers Parade preserve and keep alive that history.

Such events, he said, memorialize those who have gone before and show gratitude to those who are currently serving.

“They provide context, inspiration and an example for those who will follow,” Payne said.

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I realize now I should have gotten a certificate of appropriateness from the HPC. But I am just applying one of the approved colors to the side of my building.

RYAN PERNICE, Table and Main owner

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Artwork creates furor on Canton St.

Historic Preservation Commission takes Roswell restaurant to task

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Ryan Pernice is a restaurateur who has helped make Roswell’s Canton Street the trendy place to be in North Fulton. But his decision to opt for a mural on the side of his restaurant Table and Main has put him afoul of the city’s Historical Preservation Commission.

Sitting down at a table, he explained how he was just trying to marry the elan of Canton Street with the appeal of street art.

“Table and Main will be six years old next week.

That is about middle age for a restaurant. We wanted to give the place some fresh appeal,” he said.

Pernice says he knows the restaurant business having learned it cooking at Fred Castallucci’s restaurant The Roasted Garlic when he was just 13.

“I realized early on I would not be good enough to be a chef, but my dad who had been in revenue management told me I could go to school and learn about the business side of running a restaurant,” he said.

So that is what Pernice did, and Table and Main has been the result. With his brother, Daniel, they operate Asteria Matone, also a restaurant on Canton.

“This is my baby, but like any business, restaurants have a life cycle. I have to do what I can. After six years, it is no longer new. It’s not fresh.”

Pernice says he sees public art as a way to keep the vitality of the business flowing.

“You have to keep being relevant. Public art is a way to do that.”

The city has already embraced public art with installations in parks and in front of buildings.

“I understand it has to be something culturally appropriate. I was inspired by what they’ve done at the Roswell Mill,” he said. “I understand there has to be standards and things should be tasteful. But something bright and pretty adds interest to the space.”

It is a way to get people to look at the building in

a new way. Pernice admits he didn’t go through the Historic Preservation Commission for permission, but then he didn’t think he had to.

“I realize now I should have gotten a certificate of appropriateness from the HPC. But I am just applying one of the approved colors to the side of my building,” Pernice said.

“There is no stipulation for exterior paint to be certified.”

Meanwhile, he wants to give the people new and fresh reasons to come to his establishment.

“My job is to seek attention and exploit a vacuum.

This is an exciting time and place,” he said.

Pernice said he would like to see a public art commission that would support public art and act as the final arbiter over what is appropriate and what isn’t.

“If we had such a committee, I would go in front of it and accept whatever decision they gave,” he said.

While Pernice is trying to keep his business successful, HPC Chairman Tony Landers said there is a board to look at mural appropriateness.

“It is the entire membership of the Historic Preservation Committee,” Landers said. “Murals are subject to review by the commission as a whole.”

Landers pointed out a temporary mural was approved last year on Go With the Flow’s wall during Black History Month. He said that mural was “extraordinarily well done” and was appropriate for the district.

“They came to us prospectively, told us what they wanted and when they would take it down. We don’t have a problem with murals. But the HPC does have oversight,” he said.

Pernice put up his mural and then came asking after the fact, Landers said.

“We didn’t feel the mural had any historical reference or context. It was not appropriate,” said Landers.

“To assert HPC only chooses permitted colors is just not true. He says the HPC should encompass public art. It does. But maybe he ought to discuss the guide-

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Ryan Pernice stands outside his restaurant, Table and Main, where the offending mural is painted. He thinks public art should be allowed in the city and especially in the Historic District.

lines first.”

And while Pernice has his opinion about what should be permissible in the district, that is a layman’s perspective, Landers said.

As the city is set up, only the HPC is the arbiter of what is correct for the district. Should the City Council set up a public art commission, then the HPC will gladly step back, Landers said.

“Everyone is open to making the process better.

Everybody is pursuing excellence for the district,” he said. “Most of the people who have seen [Pernice’s mural] can’t say what it depicts.”

Landers said he wished Pernice had come to the HPC first before putting up the mural.

“It might have produced a result he would have been happier with.”

Ryan Pernice and his brother Daniel own and operate two restaurants on Historic Canton Street – Table and Main and Osteria Matone. Ryan recently had a mural painted on the side of Table and Main and received a letter from the Historic Preservation Commission demanding it be removed. Ryan has taken his battle to social media and has apparently tapped into a groundswell of support.

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Dubai is living in a world of its own Content marketing In last week’s article I talked about how amazed I was at Buckhead’s proposed park over Ga. 400.

And I was – until an architect friend of mine told me of his recent trip to GEOFF SMITH Dubai.

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com I had heard of Dubai. A city in the Middle East with a lot of money, the world’s tallest building, and something about man-made islands in the ocean. My conversation with my friend led me to some late-night reading on what exactly is going on in that city. Just a warning here: those of you who attend local city council meetings to fight any project you consider as high-density, or to fight any project that you feel impacts Atlanta’s rivers, streams or retention ponds, the words you are about to read might disturb you.

You see, in Dubai, they have little scruples for these things and enough money to make it insanely apparent to the rest of the world.

I have often joked that The Beltline created ocean-front property around intown Atlanta. I obviously meant that figuratively. In Dubai, there is nothing figurative about it. They wanted more ocean-front property, so they built more oceanfront property. The Palm Jumeirah was built around 2001 and is an artificial island made up of 7 million tons of rock and stretching 3 miles by 3 miles just off the coast of Dubai.

It was kind of made in the shape of a palm tree. While visually pleasing from an airplane, the “branches” coming off the main trunk actually serve as roughly 16 peninsulas large enough for a road with ocean-front housing on either side. More than 20 hotels and resorts have been built on this island. And this is the first of

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three just like it.

About 15 years ago, Dubai leaders decided they needed a central business district. So they built one called Business Bay. To stay true to the name, the city had to create a bay for this inland city-within-a-city to be built along. So they built a canal for an existing saltwater creek so that instead of just heading inland, it curves back around into the Persian Gulf where the other end started. At its farthest reach inland, the creek swells to create the bay in which the new city is being built along. It should be noted that a wildlife sanctuary also sits along this new bay. I could not find out whether or not this wildlife sanctuary was man-made, but it is known as a great birding site. As for Business Bay, when completed, it is expected to have upwards of 240 commercial and residential buildings.

It will have a residential population of about 191,000.

If you are a density fanatic, looking for a city council to go argue in front of, you would serve yourself well to move to Dubai. The world’s tallest building is there – the Burj Khalifa.

It sits at 2,717 feet, which is 700 feet taller than the second-tallest building in the world, and 1,000 feet taller than the United States’ tallest building, One World Trade Center. (Chicago’s Willis Tower is now the world’s 16th tallest building). Dubai is home to 11 of the world’s 50 tallest buildings. But it’s tallest buildings are yet to come. It currently has three towers under con-

struction that will surpass the world’s second tallest building in Shanghai, one of which will take the place as the world’s tallest building. The Tower at Dubai, when completed in 2020, will stand about 3,045 feet tall. Some of these buildings in Dubai will have populations larger than many medium-sized cities. Another story would be to study where these people are all coming from and what they are doing in Dubai. It’s an economy built on oil that has transitioned into tourism and high-end, luxury business dealings like diamond trading.

I’d go more into that, but I have not even mentioned the indoor ski slope! In 2005, Ski Dubai was completed. It has a 275-foot indoor mountain covered in snow with a roughly 1,200-foot ski run. So if you are looking for a place where you can visit the world’s tallest observatory, get in some snow-skiing among penguins, then retire to your man-made ocean-front property, book a flight to Dubai.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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Forsyth Central partners with local businesses to learn about careers Project Next explores jobs of the future

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Keeping students in touch with the business world around them is crucial and one of the primary reasons for Project Next.

Forsyth County School College and Career Development Director Valery L. Lowe said the inaugural Project Next event Aug. 1 was a way to educate teachers, counselors and administrators about the type of businesses and industries students can work for after they graduate high school.

The event was held by Forsyth Central High School educators. Principal Mitch Young said the school has made a concerted effort to shift its focus from knowledge for the sake of knowledge, to being skills focused.

“Project Next is the next extension of what we’ve been working on,” Young said. “We thought the next phase is to get out into our community and get into the businesses that so many of us don’t even realize are in Forsyth County. We want to connect the dots of the skills we talk about and the skills you need in the workforce and bridge the gap.”

The event was inspired after district leaders traveled to Nashville where they toured the city schools to see how their academies line up with what Young

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S&S Technical Operations Director Ken King demonstrates the company’s machinery to a group of Forsyth Central High School educators said his school is doing.

“We were affirmed we are doing the right work,” Young said. “We want students to know college is not for everybody and they can still go out and be a productive part of society.”

The district, through its local initiative Workforce Forsyth, is committed to

The panel of business representatives involved in Project Next included Northside Hospital Forsyth Administrator Lynn Jackson, Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce CEO James McCoy, Renee Maxwell with Hansgrohe, Amy Hutchins with Georgia Power, Ken King with S&S Technical, Chris Girarde with Convergent Media, Chaudron Gille with the University of North Georgia and Eric Ewald with Scientific Games.

building an ongoing partnership with local businesses and industries.

“This is to prepare students in our community with the skills necessary to meet world class standards, successfully continue lifelong learning and enter the marketplace as productive citizens,” Lowe said. “Because of this, it is integral that our educators are in touch with what is happening in our community in regards to employment opportunities, labor statistics and projected areas of growth in Forsyth County.”

To do that, the entire staff of Forsyth Central toured multiple local businesses to learn what they need to teach their students to potentially work there some day. Employers included Forsyth Central 911, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Hansgrohe, Scientific Games, S&S Technical, Convergent Media and Lou Sobh Honda.

A panel made up of representatives from each of the businesses involved in Project Next spoke about why the students should look into working for the companies, what advice they’d give to the educators and things schools can do to prepare students for employment.

Sharon Ogburn, managing director for S&S Technical, told educators her company looks for people who can handle a variety of disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical design, welding and document control.

“Many of our employees are not necessarily from this industry,” Ogburn said. “They just have to be able to think

well and build a relationship which is a skill in its own. It’s all about communication.”

She said it is important students learn skills like realistic expectations, critical thinking, proactive approach and accountability.

“We need people to think outside the box, otherwise we wouldn’t stay in business,” Ogburn said. “What you guys teach now builds those skills for when they work in a similar environment.”

Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO James McCoy said people are often surprised to learn there is an enormous concentration of international business in the community.

“They are increasingly demanding a much broader skill set and diversity of work,” McCoy said. “We have a very large and growing overall business base in the community. People think about Forsyth County as the place to live and then leave for work. But last year we had an 11 percent growth of businesses.”

The county is seventh in the country for the second year in a row for incoming investment, he said.

“Almost all of that is driven by commercial investment in this community,” McCoy said. “The days of us thinking about students going on almost universally to somewhere else to do something, are over. The idea of there being real opportunity and a future here is a reality.”

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Johns Creek welcomes LexTechs of Atlanta Business name: LexTechs of Atlanta – Lexus & Toyota Service and Repair Owners: Huston Hatch and Chad Almond About: LexTechs of Atlanta is a Lexus & Toyota service and repair specialty shop that has served downtown Decatur for seven years.

They have highly trained Lexus

and Toyota technicians and provide an alternative to dealerships in the Johns Creek and the surrounding areas.

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Atlanta Vision Studio opens in Alpharetta Business name: Atlanta Vision Studio Owners: Eric Harris About: Atlanta Vision Studio is a full service eye clinic and boutique optical. They are dedicated to putting the patient experience to the forefront and offering personalized eye care. The clinic offers unique and handcrafted eyewear from around the globe.

Opened: June 21, 2017 Address: 2650 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 510, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Phone: 470-273-5304 Website: www.atlvisionstudio.com

Business name: Sage Dental Office Manager: April Russell About: From basic preventive care to complete dental reconstruction, Sage Dental does it all.

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They take most insurances including PPO and DMO and have a dis-

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They are committed to the health of patients by identifying oral cancer, periodontal disease, diabetes and early onset of Alzheimer’s.

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Delta Community Credit opens Alpharetta branch Business name: Delta Community Credit Union Alpharetta Branch About: Delta Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with a mission of providing better service and value on the deposit, loan, investment and insurance products consumers use to manage their household expenses and save for the future.

Delta Community welcomes any-

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one living or working in the 11 metro Atlanta counties it serves, as well as employees of more than 150 businesses including Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, RaceTrac and UPS. Opened: May 24, 2017 Address: 11575 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Phone: 800-544-3328 Website: www.DeltaCommunityCU. com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Basecamp Networks, an innovative technology company specializing in wireless network ecosystems and cloud-based application solutions, has earned key Cisco certifications that recognize its industry leadership.

The company recently achieved the Cisco Express Networking Specialization and was named a Cisco Select Certified Partner.

Recognizing Basecamp Networks’ partnership with Cisco, the two designations illustrate its commitment to leading the field in developing the fastest and most secure Wi-Fi ecosystems in America.

Basecamp Networks installs wireless network infrastructures in large-scale environments suffering from increased Wi-Fi degradation. The company’s handcrafted and customized cloud-based solutions and unparalleled methodology allow it to deliver top performance for seamless and secure connectivity.

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Jorge Morales earns sand, finisher certification ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jorge Morales, owner of Dust Free Wood Floor Solutions in Alpharetta, recently gained an extra certification.

Morales attended classes and training in Chicago earlier this month at the National Wood Floor Association and completed the certification program “Certified Sand and Finisher.”

The association is dedicated to educating wood flooring professionals in the installation, sanding, finishing, inspection and sales of wood flooring products.

National Wood Floor Association members know the industry’s standards, which are recognized worldwide.

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CALENDAR ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

MUSTARD SEED 5K

Join for a 5K, music and food all to benefit Mustard Seed Communities in Nicaragua.

Proceeds go to support the Saint Brigid Mustard Seed Ministry dedicated serving abandoned children with disabilities and uplifting marginalized communities. The race will take place Sunday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m. at 3855 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek. Registration starts at $25 and cane be donea t fivestarntp.com/mustardseed. html.

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale.

When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND GAME NIGHT What: Park Place will host an ice cream social and Texas Hold ‘Em game night.

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When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: Join friends and family to watch “Moana.” Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more.

When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Families are invited to the monthly Alive in Roswell festival featuring live bands, food trucks, kid games and more.

When: Thursday, Aug. 17, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Where: Heart of Roswell Park, 925 Canton Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; will be closed Aug. 5 for Old Soldiers Day Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

LAMBERT FARMERS MARKET

What: Every Saturday of the summer, Lambert High School will serve as the grounds for a farmers market showcasing local vendors. Products include fresh baked cookies, locally made honey, homemade pasta sauce, and more.

When: Saturday, July 1, 4-7 p.m.

Where: 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: Lambertfarmersmarket.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

SUMMER PIPE DREAMS CONCERT

What: North Georgia Pipes and Drums bagpipe band will join the Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band for an evening of both classical favorites and traditional Scottish bagpipe band music.

When: Sunday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 5275 Bentley Hall Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $10-15 More info and tickets: soundsofsawnee. yapsody.com

SUNDAYS AT THE RIVER CONCERT

What: Enjoy a night out with families and friends listening to the American jazz sounds of Gwen Hughes.

When: Sunday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Wileo Road, Roswell Cost: Advance table seating, $16; advance lawn seating, $12; day-of table seating, $17.50; day-of lawn seating, $13.50. Free admission for children ages 2 and under.

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing.

When: June 1-Aug. 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

What: Participants work on sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrap-booking and more while exchanging tips and ideas.

When: Friday, Aug. 11, 12-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library Meeting Room, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

What: Join the “It’s a Mystery” book club. This week’s book is “Under Your Skin” by Sabine Durrant.

When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

TEEN ART CLUB

What: Teens will meet with an art instructor to learn new techniques, utilize various media and make unique pieces of art. Email laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov with the participant’s name, age, and a contact phone number to register.

When: Sunday, Aug. 13, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library Community Room, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

VIEWING THE UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE

What: Join Phil Danneman from the Atlanta Astronomy Club as he leads a discussion about the pending total solar eclipse scheduled to pass near Atlanta on Monday, August 21.

When: Monday, Aug. 14, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library Community Meeting Room, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: afpls.org

ASTRONOMY CLUB: TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE PREVIEW

What: Join presenter Jeff Thompson to learn about the pending total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.

After the presentation Eclipse Viewing glasses will be available as a handout.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: apfls.org

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

Stocking trout and making smiles MEDITATION CLASS

What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 12-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

ART AND THE ECLIPSE

What: In honor of the upcoming full solar eclipse, children are invited to explore the cosmos by creating works of art. Email laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov with the participant’s name, age, and a contact phone number to register.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library Community Room, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: “THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM”

What: Act3 Productions presents “The Robber Bridegroom,” a Southernfried Robin Hood tale of a rogue who’s a gentleman by day and bandit by night. When he falls for the beautiful daughter of a wealthy planter, his world and ethics are turned upside down.

When: Through Aug. 26, times vary Where: Act3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: $15-30 More info and tickets: act3productions. org

You know, Georgia really is a great place to fish for trout. The fisheries folks at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources work hard to make sure that anglers have good days on STEVE HUDSON the water, and one Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net way they do so is through a comprehensive trout stocking program designed to help as many people as possible experience the thrill of catching trout from a cold, clear mountain stream.

The result is a public trout fishery that’s second to none. Sometimes we take it for granted, but it really is an incredible thing.

To get a sense of the magnitude of trout stocking in Georgia, take a look at georgiawildlife.com/trout. There, you’ll find an overview of the state’s stocking program with a list of stocked streams as well as insights into how frequently each one is stocked. If you poke around there a bit, you’ll find that the site also provides info on which streams were stocked during the previous week – helpful info when planning a fall fishing outing for you and your family.

Spending some time on that site a couple of weeks ago, I learned that the Chattahoochee River up in White County, in the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area, is stocked weekly from March and through Labor Day. Of the one million or so trout stocked in Georgia each year, about 24,000 end up in that part of the river or its major tributaries, with most going into the heavily fished water between the lower boundary of the WMA and the WMA check station some distance upstream.

But how and where are those fish actually stocked? Inquiring minds want to know, and last week I had a chance to find out firsthand as I rode along with Georgia DNR’s trout stocking coordinator John Lee Thompson on the weekly run to stock that part of the river near Helen.

We met at the Chattahoochee United Methodist Church parking lot.

John Lee was driving one of the specially outfitted stocking trucks, hauling a truckfull of trout from the Lake Burton Hatchery on Moccasin Creek in Rabun County.

“Where will these fish go?” I asked.

“We’ll have to see,” he replied. “It’s all about water temperature.”

Finding the right water temperature is kind of like hitting a moving target,

Steps simplify access to parts of the stocked trout water. it seems, and I quickly realize that step one was to figure out just where that “right” temperature might be.

We stopped at several spots so John Lee could check the river. At each one, he pulled the truck to the side of the road and then retrieved a reel-like device with a gray digital readout – a stream thermometer – from the truck’s center console. Then he hopped down from the truck and walked to the river, where he unrolled the sensing element and then gently swung it out into the flow. A second later it showed the water temperature.

“Right here it’s too warm for trout,” he said at our first stop. “We’ll have to look farther upstream.”

So we worked our way on up the river, following Poplar Stump Road upstream and checking as we went, until he found what he was looking for.

“That’s better,” John Lee said as the flickering digits of the thermometer settled on a reading. “We’ll put some in here.”

He climbed up onto the truck, opened one of the tanks, and with a long-handled net flipped several dozen fish into the river. They landed with a splash. When the ripples settled down I could see them, already settling into the crystal-clear pool and the sparkling run below.

And then, since I’m a hands-on kind of writer, I asked John Lee if I could give the stocking thing a try myself.

“Sure!” he said, showing me how to flip the net to launch the fish into the water. Then he scooped up some fish from the tank and handed the laden net to me. I gave the net a flip, just like he had instructed me to, and to my faint surprise the fish actually arched through the air and landed more or less where I wanted them to.

Who knows? If you catch a trout on the upper Chattahoochee in the Wild-

life Management Area next week, you just might have me to thank for it.

We drove on, continuing to stock fish as we went, and a while later we passed a pool that we stocked earlier in the day. There was no one there before, but now there were three young people and two dads fishing there. All had big grins on their faces. We spoke to them (my notes tell me it was the Cagles and the Hendrixes, with an “x”) and admired the kids’ stringers of trout. Those guys were having a blast!

It occurs to me, then, that even though John Lee works in fisheries, he’s really in the business of creating smiles – and memories.

While John Lee tossed in a few more fish, I asked the dads if I could take a picture of the kids. The dads said “sure.”

“You’re going to be stars!” one of them said as the kids lifted their stringers for all to see. I took several shots just to be sure. Then I set the camera back in the truck and turned to wish them good luck, but the kids were already back to fishing.

We drove on, stopping and stocking and then stopping and stocking some more. Finally, well down the road, John Lee said, “This should be the last stop.”

He climbed up onto the truck one more time, scooped up the last of the fish, and sent them flying into the river. Two scoops, three – and then was finished.

“That’s it,” he said. “We’re done.”

And so we were.

But for those who’ll fish here tomorrow, the fun’s is yet to begin!

Steve Hudson’s newest book, “CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT: The definitive guide to trout fishing in the Chattahoochee,” will be published in early September. Check out Steve’s other outdoor books at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Milton Explorers excel in state competition MILTON, Ga.— Milton’s Police Explorers placed in three events at the 13th Annual Law Enforcement Explorers Association of Georgia’s (L.E.E.A.G.) state competition July 7-9.

Milton’s explorers placed first in DUI/Drugs, second in traffic stops and third in active shooter out of 25 different law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

Also at the event, Milton Police Explorer Lt. Christine Lim was elected by her peers to serve as the next L.E.E.A.G. Youth Board President.

“Our Explorers program is less than two years old and they’ve placed in all three state or national competitions they’ve attended,” Milton Police Chief Rich Austin said. “To compete at this level and achieve this kind of recognition is a real testament to the program par-

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Job networking matches job seekers, employers ROSWELL, Ga. – Looking for a job to take you in a new direction?

The Roswell United Methodist Church partnering with Roswell Rotary Club may have the answers to get you back on the job again.

BEECHAM The day starts at 12:30 p.m. with 10 afternoon workshops. After dinner there are 15 evening workshops / activities starting at 7 p.m.

Those workshops are led by business professionals, HR specialists, and Job coaches. Visit the website at www. rumcjobnetworking.com for complete workshop details, times, and directions.

Information on the website will tell how to sign up to join the RUMC Yahoo Groups to be notified daily about new job openings and how to apply. Plan to join the group for dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation $3 for dinner.

The keynote speaker is Steve Beecham, president of Home Town Mortgage in Alpharetta. Also an author, he specializes in helping companies and individuals grow their businesses by leveraging business and social connections more effectively.

With his newest book “What’s your BUZZ?” now out, he will be hosting one of his first presentations for for book at RUMC Job Networking.

ticipants as well as the numerous Milton officers and non-sworn staff who dedicate their time as program advisers.”

The event categories allow for real-life scenarios, role playing and interactive assessment by evaluators who are experts in their field.

The Milton Police Explorers is a year-long program open to ages 14-21.

Launched in February 2016, the program currently has 18 program participants and five Explorers graduated earlier this year.

For more information, or to make a donation that benefits the explorers with additional training opportunities, equipment, team-building opportunities and scholarships for criminal justice programs, contact officer Andrew Noblett at andrew.noblett@cityofmiltonga. us or 678-242-2527.

Meals on Wheels grant to provide pet food ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Meals on Wheels Loves Pets is a grant program from Meals on Wheels America aimed to help ease the cost of pet ownership and keep pets and seniors together.

Senior Services North Fulton, a nonprofit that has been supporting older adults in the North Fulton community since 1991, received a $2,500 grant from Meals on Wheels America to help grow this program.

In total, Meals on Wheels America has granted $300,000 to 193 Meals on Wheels programs through the Meals on Wheels Loves Pets initiative this year.

Funding is made possible in part through a donation from Banfield Charitable Trust. To date, the grant program has distributed more than $2.4 million in funding and pet food donations.

To donate or learn more information on the programs offered through Senior Services North Fulton, visit ssnorthfulton.org or call 770-993-1906.

James Petty joins First Landmark Bank MILTON, Ga. — First Landmark Bank President and CEO Stan Kryder recently announced the hiring of veteran mortgage officer James Petty as Vice President of Business Development and Market Expansion.

PETTY Since 2006, Petty has served in managerial roles and as a mortgage originator in mortgage companies with an affordable lending focus.

Explorer Lieutenant Christine Lim and Explorer Captain Parker Shaw conduct a DUI investigation.

He is recognized throughout the region for his many efforts in the areas of affordable lending, community outreach and buyer education.

Petty currently serves as Chairman of the Georgia Housing Alliance and has served as the Chairman for the Bank on Atlanta Initiative, which works directly with the National League of Cities. In 2013 he received the Georgia Housing Alliance LISTA Corporate Citizen for Affordable Housing award.

Petty has devoted more than 22 years in assisting communities develop financial education platforms on how to build family wealth and community stabilization.

He has developed training modules to help diverse, low and moderate income borrowers utilize resources to become sufficient and successful longterm homeowners.

Petty graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing.

Mayor’s Challenge 5K schedule announced ALPHARETTA, Ga.—The Alpharetta Rotary’s Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K will take place on Thursday, Aug. 24, in the park behind City Hall.

Enjoy a night of running, walking, food, music and fun. In addition to the race, it’s a night of friendly competition and fundraising for local and international charities supported by Alpharetta Rotary.

2017 marks the 34th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Alpharetta and the 21st annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge. This event is a cooperative effort by the City of Alpharetta, The Rotary Club of Alpharetta and LexisNexis Risk

Solutions.

Last year’s event raised over $150,000, which was used to support nonprofit organizations that make a difference in the lives of homeless children, mothers and families by providing transition housing, life skills training, budgeting and vocational training.

Registration fees for the 5K start at $30.

The full schedule is: • 5:30 p.m. - Race day registration and race number pick-up • 6:30 p.m. - Free Kids Fun Run (pre-registration required) • 7 p.m. - Start of 5K Run/Walk featuring the Corporate Challenge Competition • 8 p.m. - Awards

Roswell Tour of Homes to occur in September ROSWELL, Ga. — On Sept. 16, Roswell Historical Society’s Annual Tour of Homes is offering an opportunity to enter some of the community’s most historic private homes and public spaces.

People can admire the special architectural details treasured by families for generations, but seldom seen by visitors.

This year, the historical society offers a look inside the newly restored Dolvin House, as well as homes along Sloan Street and the historic Mill Village.

The tour will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Advance tickets are $25, and day-of tickets are $30.

For more information, visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org/2017-tour-of-homes. html.

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Wood:

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RZ17-08 - Consideration to amend Chapter 64, Article XIX of the Zoning Ordinance– Crabapple Form Based Code Public Hearings:

Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM) Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Milton City Hall –Community Place 2006 Heritage Walk Milton, GA 30004 ____________________________________________________________ Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, October 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Milton City Hall – City Council Chambers 2006 Heritage Walk Milton, GA 30004 For additional Information call 678-242-2540.

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF GENERAL CITY ELECTION AND VOTER REGISTRATION The general election of the City of Milton as set forth in O.C.G.A. § 21-2-9 will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 for the election of the Council positions namely: Mayor; Council Member District 1/Post 1; Council Member District 2/Post 1; and Councilmember District 3/Post 1.

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on November 7, 2017.

Electors will vote in the same polling place as they do for the county, state, and federal elections. Your polling place is shown on the voter’s registration card furnished by Fulton County.

The final registration date for a citizen of Milton to vote in this election is Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

Any qualified elector desiring to run for one of the four (4) City Council positions, namely: Mayor; Council Member District 1/Post 1; Council Member District 2/Post 1; or Councilmember District 3/Post 1 for election on November 7, 2017, must file for candidacy for the desired position with the City Clerk, at City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the period of August 21 through August 25, 2017. Qualifying fee for candidacy is as follows: For Mayor: For City Council: City Clerk

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“But no one wanted to do that at the city. To me, it was the only clear way out and end a costly lawsuit for the city,” she said.

Once the matter was under litigation, Price said it would not be appropriate for the delegation to intervene and take any action.

“The judge wrote in his opinion that the case was political. Why would the legislators want to weigh in on the case that was politically motivated and in the midst of a lawsuit?” she said. “All we were trying to do was to be helpful, save the city some money and get the city out of this quagmire which was of

their own doing.”

Price called into question how the mayor was allowed to qualify in 2013 for his fifth term after the charter’s change had already gone into effect.

“According to the charter, Jere was ineligible. How did he get on the ballot?

That’s never been explained,” she said.

“Did he or somebody give instructions to the city clerk that the charter didn’t apply? The charter is pretty clear Jere wasn’t eligible.”

Wood said no one told the city clerk to do anything – and for good reason. At that time – and even now – the sense of the council was that term limits were not to be retroactive to his previous terms.

“Everyone understood what the council intended – and Betty was on council then. Everyone acted on that intent. We just didn’t say it very well,” Wood said.

CITY OF MILTON Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held at the City of Milton City Hall, Council Chambers, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia, on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. before the Milton City Council to consider a Resolution transmitting a draft 2017 Annual Update report to the City’s adopted Capital Improvements Element, relating to the City’s impact fee program, to the Atlanta Regional Commission for regional and State review pursuant to the Georgia Planning Act of 1989. Said public hearing will be held in accordance with Section (10)(a)1 of Chapter 110-12-2-.04 of the State’s Development Impact Fee Compliance Requirements. Any persons wishing to be heard on the draft Capital Improvements Element amendment are invited to attend.

Request for Proposals City Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repairs RFP NUMBER 17-CM01 Sealed Proposal Due Date: August 24, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly announced approximately 2:05PM in the Milton City Hall Council Chambers. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for City Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repairs will be posted on the following websites the week of August 3, 2017. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

$690.00 $390.00 Sudie AM Gordon

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Sales Garage Sale MILTON 2185 Providence Oaks Street. Friday 8/11, 8am-1pm. Automotive tools, engine hoist, air compressor, floor jacks, MORE! Clothing, home decor’, Christmas items, household CANTON 122 Equest Drive 30115.

Friday 8/11 and Saturday 8/12, 8am-3pm.

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 25 Garage Sale

Cemetery

Furniture

JOHNS CREEK Addington Place Senior Living community-wide, 5050 Kimball Bridge Road 30005.

Saturday 8/12, 9am-12pm.

GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, soughtafter location next to lake with fountain.

Adjacent to marble/ stone bench. Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”. Lot 2-B, Space 4. $8500.

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CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233

Moving Sale ROSWELL Downsizing after 25 years! Kiveton Park Subdivision on Woodstock Road, close to Canton Street.555 Shirerokes Court.

Friday 8/11 and Saturday 8/12, 8am-?

Miscellaneous f u r n i t u r e , kitchenware, lamps, yard tools, 2 year old Craftsman l a w n m o w e r, books, assorted instruments.

Yard Sale MILTON Enniskerry multi family. Birmingham and Providence.

Saturday 8/12, 9am-3pm. (rain date Sunday)

Bargains Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $295/all.

770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery Arlington/Sandy Springs Pine Hill SectionLot 176D; Spaces 3 & 4. Nice view of lake. $5000/OBO. Retail $10,000.

678-860-5981

Greenlawn/Roswell Chapel of Peace, prime location inside. 2 sideby-side crypts on 3rd (eye) level. $12,000 both, priced for quick sale. 706-825-2842

Furniture LEATHER SOFA and matching loveseat $225 both.

770-521-8827 BLACK BUFFET: Large, rustic, all wood $300. 678-620-1818 SMALL DRESSER: White wicker, 3 drawers $55.

678-620-1818 M A P L E E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER, $300.

770-753-4367 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099.

770-605-0399

Furniture

DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800.

404-889-3233 CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $750.

770-380-6646 WHITE BUFFET on legs: 2 large mirrored doors $100.

678-620-1818 END TABLE: Gray, 1 small drawer, bottom shelf $30.

678-620-1818 OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900.

770-753-4367 E N T E R TA I N M E N T CONSOLE: $150.

770-769-6135 BEDROOM : 6 piece Mediterranean style.

King headboard, triple dresser, 2 mirrors, 2 night tables. $250.

404-797-3422 BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $20 each.

770-888-2790 LOVESEAT: leather.

770-769-6135

Blue $250.

BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN $60, 678-620-1818

CORNER DESK, offwhite, one drawer $25.

678-620-1818

MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400.

770-753-4367

BLACK CABINET: 2 doors, 2 drawers $40.

678-620-1818

TABLES: 2 end, matching coffee, $75 all. 770-521-8827

PARSONS CHAIRS: Black, cushioned, no armrests. New! 2 at $40/ each. 678-663-5953

OAK DINING ROOM SET: 8 chairs, China cabinet. $700.

770-769-6135

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CHEST DRAWERS, with hutch 678-620-1818

Legal OF gray, $65.

RECLINER CHAIR: Blue leather. $250.

770-769-6135 LOVESEAT 770-495-1304

$150.

R E C L I N E R S : Two leather La-ZBoy, $500/both.

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Household F R I G I D A I R E FREEZER $125.

404-889-3233

Medical Equipment H O V E R O U N D MOBILE CHAIR MPV5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1600.

770-653-3271

Miscellaneous JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150. 404-889-3233 YAMAHA 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $150.

STROLLERS 404-889-3233

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Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm.

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PUBLIC STATEMENT FOR GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and offers the following career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or national origin.

Gwinnett Technical College offers 40 programs in these broad areas of study: automotive; business and finance; computer sciences; construction; cosmetology; culinary arts and hotel, restaurant and tourism management; early education; health sciences; horticulture; public safety and service; veterinary technology; visual arts and design; and welding.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY AC/Heating

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Concrete/Asphalt

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Handyman

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Excellent References.

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Flooring

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Drywall

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References.

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Kitchen & Bath:

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Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike.

404-647-1406

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Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

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R e m o d e l i n g , handyman.

31 years experience.

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All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Home Improvement

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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds.

Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home.

Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars.

800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

Insurance

DENTAL Insurance

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• Coverage for 350+ procedures – cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, dentures etc • NO annual or lifetime cap on the cash benefits you can receive FREE Info Kit 1-877-308-2834 • www.dental50plus.com/cadnet Autos Wanted

Miscellaneous

Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 855-558-3509

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

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Medical Got Knee Pain? Back Pain?

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Miscellaneous Lung Cancer? And Age 60+?

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Real Estate Benson Arizona, Deed RV sites with City Utilities(Snowbird Hill), $ 22,500+ Financing available. www.cochiseterrace. com or 520-720-0824 / 520820-1678.

Wanted to Buy ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes.

Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads. com for more information Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 CASH PAID- up to $25/ Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136

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