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Schultz steps down after decade on school board By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Linda Schultz looks back over a decade spent on the Fulton County Board of Education, and realizes the reason that compelled her to run in the first place served as her guiding principal until she stepped down on Sept. 1. It was always about all the students, she said, and not just those who resided within District 1. Schultz said she came across campaign materials from her first election in 2004 inch which she wrote, “Our greatest challenge facing the school system is raising the achievement of ALL students. We must focus on the individual needs of each student, and give local schools the resources

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Weekend of fun in North Fulton By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The weekend of Oct. 3 is a busy one for the new fall season in North Fulton. Several events will occur that are sure to entertain the family. Milton sees the return of the annual Crabapple Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple “There is a little bit for the whole family,” said Peyton Jameson, president of the Crabapple Community Asso-

ciation, which, along with the city, throws the party. He said approximately 30,000 people are expected to pack the Crabapple crossroads. Nearly 100 juried vendors will sell their wares, antiques and art for the crowds while kids can play on rides and enjoy games. Later in the day, an 8-foot-tall LED TV screen will broadcast the UGA vs. Alabama football game, thanks to Carl Black Buick GMC of Roswell. All the while, local restaurants will serve up their best

food and drinks. “If you came last year and enjoyed it, you’ll have a better time this year,” Jameson said. Parking and attendance are free. Shuttles will be available all day from Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Milton High School and Crabapple Baptist Church. Crabapple Fest is located in the heart of downtown Milton at 12650 Crabapple Road. For more information

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and flexibility to address these needs.” At the time, divisions were apparent in a school system looked at as three separate factions – North Fulton, Sandy Springs and South Fulton – and a global approach was often lacking when it came to decision making. While issues remain, and likely always will, Fulton’s move to becoming a charter system has helped create a school system where decision making is mostly in the hands of parents, communities and local schools. “The decision to become a charter system really changed the mindset of the system to work towards this local flexibility,” said Schultz, who points to that process as what

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belligerently toward them, cursing and yelling, “I’m a police officer.” When the Alpharetta officers suggested Perry treat them with the same respect he expected, Perry responded with another curse and said, “I’ll have all your jobs.” He then moved toward a table where his service weapon was placed. An officer blocked his movement. He then made ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta police officer is under another movement toward some clothes. Police again blocked investigation after he allegedly attempted to pull a gun on him, fearing he had another weapon. Perry yelled, demandAlpharetta police officers while drink. ing they use a Taser on him. Alpharetta police arrived at the Officers complied and Perry Hyatt Place hotel on North Point was handcuffed. He was arrested Parkway Sept. 19 at about 9:30 for simple battery and disorderly p.m. after complaints of a fight in conduct. the hotel. Speaking with witnesses, Alpharetta Department of Public they learned a man identified as Safety Spokesman George Gordon Scott A. Perry, 43, of Gainesville, said the incident was “unfortunate.” had approached several people in “The Atlanta police officer rethe hotel bar and behaved inapcently arrested by Alpharetta police propriately to them. He reportedly is not reflective of the good men and attempted to kiss two women and women of the Atlanta police departat least one man. He took a plate ment,” Gordon said. “While this of food from the man and a scuffle incident is very unfortunate for all ensued, with Perry being pushed to GEORGE GORDON Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Spokesman involved, especially for the victims, the floor. Witnesses described him in no way is this incident indicaas “highly intoxicated,” according to tive of the thousands of law enthe police report. forcement officers who honorably serve communities across He had reportedly just returned from a concert at the America each day.” nearby Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Atlanta Police say Perry has been placed on paid leave folPerry was identified as a guest at the hotel by police and lowing the incident as an investigation is conducted. was in his room when officers arrived. He allegedly behaved

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MILTON, Ga. – Milton police are urging the public to be on the lookout after a suspicious person allegedly solicited a child. On the evening of Sept. 20, Milton Police Department officers spoke with a juvenile at Avening Court regarding a suspicious person. It was reported that an unknown white male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, with brown hair and blue jean overalls had “beckoned” the juvenile girl to walk over to him. The suspect did not speak with or attempt to speak with the juvenile, nor did he approach the juvenile. The juvenile became uneasy and fled on foot to her residence and notified her mother of the incident. No vehicle was seen or associated with the suspect. Uniformed officers canvassed the

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Man shows up to court drunk MILTON, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested Sept. 21 after allegedly showing up to court drunk. Police say a vehicle was in the Milton City Hall parking lot and nearly hit a police officer at about 2 p.m.. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was allegedly disoriented and could not find the entrance to the court. Inside the courtroom, staff noticed the man smelled of alcohol. He was arrested for DUI and disorderly conduct.

Stolen WWII gun found after 41 years ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A World War II-era pistol reported stolen in 1974 has reportedly been found in an abandoned safe deposit box in Alpharetta. According to police, employees of a local Wells Fargo bank came to authorities about an abandoned safe deposit box. The box fee is to be paid annually yet the last time it was paid for was in 2013. The last

owner of the box is reportedly deceased and the bank has no way to contact her next of kin. Inside the box were several firearms. A black Crossman air gun, a silver Taurus revolver and a black High Standard Victor pistol were among the guns found. Also in with the weapons was an ornate silver Luger BYF Mauser pistol used in WWII. According to police, this gun was reported missing in 1974 from Fenton, Michigan.

Wanted: car stolen from front yard ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta needs help finding his lost car. According to the victim, he needed to find his wallet Sept. 12. He went home in his car and got out, leaving it running, and searched his home. When he came back out, he found his car missing. The car is described as a white 2009 Nissan Maxima. While it is a push-button start, the victim still has the key fob and the car will not start again without the fob.

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Wrong-way crash on Ga. 400 kills one By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — One woman was killed and a second is in serious condition after a wrong-way crash occurred around 4 a.m. Sept. 20. Alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the fatal crash on Ga. 400 northbound between exits 13 and 14 after receiving multiple 911 calls about the wrong way driver. Evidence at the scene

showed the wrong-way driver, Maria Gonzalez, 21, of Cumming, was driving a Honda Accord while traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on Ga. 400. A Nissan Xterra driven by Ashely Held, 27, also of Cumming, was traveling northbound in the inside lane. Gonzalez died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. Gonzalez drove into the path of Held and struck her vehicle head-on just south of North Old Atlanta Road on Ga. 400. The two vehicles rotated and came to rest with

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Montana’s restaurant nearly loses license First time city had to threaten punishment for business By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – In a first for the city of Milton, a local restaurant was within days of having their business license revoked. The issue came to a head Sept. 21 at the Milton Council Meeting, where city staff said Montana’s Bar and Grill, LAGERBOOM located at 13695 Ga 9, Milton, had failed to renew their business license. According to city staff, this was a first for a business in Milton. “After repeated attempts of contacting the owners, we had to put into place the enforcement procedures,” said Stacey Inglis, Milton finance director and assistant city manager. These “enforcement procedures” can include suspending the license, revoking the alcohol license or a host of other penalties. It begins with a hearing before the city council, which can invoke the punish-

We take extraordinary steps to work with businesses to not be in this position.” CHRIS LAGERBOOM Milton City Manager

ments. All businesses in the city must have a business license and pay its fee every year. The fee is due Jan. 1 each year, with 90 days to file it. While the restaurant is older than the city, Inglis said Montana’s has a history of missing its deadlines since the city was created. “They have never been on time,” she said.

She added that the majority of Milton businesses file their licenses on time. Without a business license, a restaurant cannot have an alcohol license. Should Montana’s lose their alcohol license, they would likely lose it forever, said City Manager Chris Lagerbloom. A church is now next door in the same shopping center. City law forbids the sale of alcohol near a church. Montana’s is only allowed to do so because they existed before the church moved there. “We take extraordinary steps to work with businesses to not be in this position,” said Lagerboom. “We struck out this year with this one where we couldn’t get a response [from the owner.]” Christopher Eubank, owner of Montana’s, said he has never before been out of compliance with the city. He said he ran into issues this year because he was opening a new location and had money problems. He promised to file the appropriate paperwork later in the week. He did so on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Vickery Creek Park backpack bomber pleads guilty ATLANTA - Michael C. Sibley, 67, of Marietta, pleaded guilty to placing a backpack containing two pipe bombs at Vickery Creek Park in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2014. He was

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resources away from legitimate threats and unnecessarily causes alarm,” said U.S. Attorney John Horn. “Sibley’s crime is even more troubling because he attempted to exploit stereotypical fears and prejudices.” Sibley left a backpack on the nature trail of Vickery Creek Park Nov. 4, 2014. The bag contained what appeared to be two completely constructed pipe bombs. Nails and screws were taped to the outside of the tubing, consistent with construction designed for maximum fragmentation upon explosion. The pipe bombs also appeared to be ready for remote detonation. The devices, however, did not have a power source, which is required to remotely cause an explosion. The name written on the abandoned backpack appeared to be a Middle Eastern name. The backpack also contained two books: “The Rape of Kuwait” and the Quran, the Muslim holy book. Visitors to the

park reported the backpack to police. The bag triggered a response from officials that included bomb technicians as well as significant law-enforcement interest in finding a suspect. On March 20, 2015, Sibley voluntarily contacted the FBI and asked to meet with the agents. During this meeting, he confessed to making the devices and to placing them in Vickery Creek Park. Sibley stated that he placed the bag with the devices, books and other items in the park to “wake up” people in the United States. He related that he believes the Mexican border is poorly defended and that many people are entering this country illegally. He also said that he made the explosive devices and placed them in the park to make people realize that, if this can happen in Roswell, Georgia, it can happen anywhere. The sentencing for Sibley is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2016.

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State’s unemployment rate 5.9% in August ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has announced that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August was 5.9 percent. The rate was 6.0 percent in July. “This is the first time Georgia’s unemployment rate has dropped below six percent since May 2008,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “The rate declined as our employers laid off the fewest workers for any month in more than 15 years and continued to create jobs.” Most of the decrease in August was due to a decline in temporary claims filed in manufacturing and administrative and support services, which includes temporary employment agencies. And, over the year, claims were down by 15.4 percent. The decline came mostly in manufacturing. The number of jobs in Georgia increased to 4,260,300 in August, 0.1 percent, from July. The growth came mainly in the construction industry. Over-the-year, the number of jobs in Georgia grew by 2.0 percent. The national job-

Over-the-year, the number of jobs in Georgia grew by 2.0 percent. growth rate was 2.1 percent. Most of the job growth in Georgia came in trade, transportation and warehousing. Georgia’s continuing job growth increases the existing demand for skilled workers. The Georgia Department of Economic Development recently announced that it has received a $3 million federal grant to help address the skills-shortage issue. The grant will fund work-based training programs for 30 companies throughout Georgia who are committed to hiring 400 apprentices. Butler encouraged job seekers to utilize the GDOL’s new job listing service, EmployGeorgia, where employers posted 75,207 jobs throughout the state in August. -Isabelle Nguyen

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Emory Saint Joseph’s employees donate $22,000 to NFCC ATLANTA - Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital employees demonstrated their commitment to those in need by presenting a check for more than $22,000 to the hospital’s 2015 community partner, North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC). For the past several years, the hospital has partnered with a local organization to serve those less fortunate, extending the mission of Emory Saint Joseph’s in the community. NFCC is a non-profit human service agency dedicated to preventing homelessness of individuals residing north of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County. The agency assists families with basic needs such as food, rent and utilities, clothing and adult education classes during short-term emergencies. “This charity helps bridge the gap for families and is closely aligned with our Mercy Mission at Emory Saint Joseph’s, which is providing compassionate care for those less fortunate,” said Jeanne Landry, vice president of human resources at Emory Saint Joseph’s.

This charity helps bridge the gap for families and is closely aligned with our Mercy Mission at Emory Saint Joseph’s, which is providing compassionate care for those less fortunate.” JEANNE LANDRY Vice president of human resources at Emory Saint Joseph’s

Since January, Emory Saint Joseph’s employees organized many creative fundraisers that were also supported by physicians, patients, visitors and volunteers. Some of these included: yoga classes, line dancing, bake sales, raffle tickets for a quilt and gift baskets, flower sales, a bazaar and a canned good drive for NFCC’s food pantry. Many Emory Saint Joseph’s employees and their families also volunteered at NFCC by working on site at the organization’s food pantry and thrift shop.

Emory Saint Joseph’s administration recognized the many dedicated hospital departments and employees for their significant fundraising efforts during a special ceremony at the hospital. “Emory Saint Joseph’s is so grateful for our employees’ support. The staff has contributed so much of their time and efforts to raise funds for NFCC, and because of their kind spirit and generosity, many families will receive assistance when it is needed most,” said Landry. -Zenzele Price-Richardson

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OPINION

Do millennials really want apartments? Why did no one ever tell me that owning a home was more trouble than renting? Be it painting, tweaking, redoing, mowing and general handyman stuff, there is always something that needs fixing or improving. As annoying as owning a home can be, it is still far better than renting, I think. This is mine and I can do what I like with it. In an apartment, no matter how good it is, I would always be at the mercy of a landlord and fluctuating rents. The popular thought these days is that millennials don’t want to own homes. They want the freedom to move around to the trendy parts of town or the country and enjoy walkability and being generally “with it.” I think there is a disconnect between this thought and reality, however. I would argue millennials really have no choice but to rent. To paraphrase a popular, boot-hat-wearing political candidate, the rent is

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too high! With pay low and rent high, these renters are stuck in a cycle of renting with little chance to save up enough for a down payment. Think about it – most millennials are at the beginnings of their careers. Certainly within their first five-10 years (also called “entry level” or “internship level” these days). With rents constantly going up, who can afford them while maintaining that rockin’ social life? As great as places like Alpharetta’s Avalon and Roswell’s Citywalk are, many of their apartments are pricy. I

have not checked recently, but I would wager the majority of renters in these projects are more baby boomers downsizing rather than people in their 20s and early 30s. Apartmentlist.com recently compiled a study of expectations versus reality in renting apartments around the country. What were people looking for and what was available? According to the site, the median rental price for a twobedroom apartment in Atlanta is $1,300 a month, while typical renters are searching for rents of $1,106. This is a 15 percent difference, the report claims. Of course, two of the top cities for cheap rent and high income are Cleveland and Detroit. And who wants to live there? So I would challenge the notion the millennials are more likely to choose renting over owning as a lifestyle choice. Rather, I suggest they have no other choice!

The powerful holding the public accountable The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently discussed the possibility of creating a subarea planning commission for District 2. This new group will be at future meetings to help solve problems regarding government transparency. It also may have something to do with the potential creation of a second city called Sharon Springs. This is a great idea. Government officials are often in the spotlight, with reporters and the citizens they govern frequently urging them to be open and honest. But rarely do we ever see that the other way around. Talks about Sharon Springs have gone on for years and will surely continue for many more. With this new commission, the public will have a chance to really step back and access what’s going on in their county. I applaud the Board of Commissioners for taking this step to really give the people what they want. In a world where they are constantly being beaten down and accused of unfairness, board members

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...Since the creation of a second city is such a huge deal, it is great that Forsyth is trying to keep their citizens involved and informed. have risen above the naysayers and have taken it upon themselves to be open and transparent. I think other government

entities should follow suit and start creating ways for the general public — the people who voted them into office — to fully understand how, what and why they do what they do. As a member of the media, I appreciate when the government employee I’m working with is clear and straightforward about a topic. I understand not everything needs to or can be out in the open. But since the creation of a second city is such a huge deal, it is great that Forsyth is trying to keep their citizens involved and informed. A few weeks ago a presidential hopeful made a statement that isn’t of the popular opinion and therefore was shunned by a few people. However, when I heard what the candidate said, it just made me like that person a little bit more. I may not always agree with what a politician says or does, but I can respect a government and its employees if they are up front. We all know the old saying that honesty is the best policy, and I believe, for governments, that has never been truer.

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We must be doing something right I was contacted by a reader who was not happy that we had printed a letter to the editor that was obviously “wrong” and that, while we certainly should generally offer both points of view, publishing a point of view so obviously wrong was not acceptable in her opinion. The letter was from an obviously well-educated person who took exception to the Kentucky clerk being required to issue marriage certificates to gay couples. His point was a state’s right position and he held that the clerk had every right to not issue certificates even though the Supreme Court ruled it was the law of the land. The reader who called to complain then told me how biased we were at the newspaper. I agreed with her that the letter writer was obviously wrong and the Supreme Court ruling had to be honored. But I also told her I was sure that the person who wrote the letter to the editor believed he was completely correct and who was I to judge. Then today I saw a letter in the Revue & News from someone who was responding to my column on Trump. He shared that the column was a disaster and that nothing said was correct – and he wanted to go point-by-point for my “23 points” and correct each and every one. Plus he said we were such a biased newspaper anyway. Really, the point of my column was that the reason Trump is leading the field for the Republican nomination was that people are so fed up with a government that does not get anything done other than attack the other party – both Democrats and Republicans. There is a very simple reason that the two front-runners in the Republican primary do not hold office. This week’s letter writer went on to say all the problems in Congress are Obama’s and the Democrat’s fault and that “compromise” wasn’t necessarily a good thing. I wanted to point out that it takes both parties to govern so, no, it couldn’t be just one side’s fault. The very act of assigning blame to only one party not only is consistent with what is terribly broken with our Congress but also destroys any possible credibility of the letter writer. That my primary point is supported by poll after poll that show both parties at historical low approval ratings – especially the Republican

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party – I am sure is an inconvenient fact that the letter writer would like to, and in fact does, ignore. I think that the writing on the wall is clear. The American people are done with business as usual from Congress. They are done with politicians in both parties who put party as well as their own personal political wellbeing ahead of country. They are done with numbskulls in Congress who tell us that we are not causing global warming and basically destroying the very environment that we live in. They are done with billionaires trying to buy elections. They are done with a Congress that votes down party lines on such vital issues as nuclear treaties and defense, and they are done with a Congress that too often protects big business at the expense of you and me – the middle class and the poor. The American people are done with fossil fuels. They see where our dependence on dirty energy is taking us and they want renewable energy. What part of that is ambiguous? So, yes, I guess we must be doing something right because we are being criticized from both ends of the political spectrum. We’re being accused of being biased because we’re willing to write about both sides of the equation instead of blindly supporting only one side and twisting the facts and distorting them to try to justify the point of view. Unfortunately, we live in a world of “if you’re not with us, you’re against us,” but it didn’t used to be that way and this failed logic and behavior is rapidly losing credence with voters, as we see today. The whole deal with Trump is so clear to me: It is a wake-up call to all elected officials to get their act together, learn to work together as a governing body and get good work done or be removed from office. And if you don’t get that yet, watch Mr. Trump and how he does. That should spell it out for you.

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Fulton Commissioner Ellis gives county 2015 highlights Since January, it has been my privilege to serve as your District 2 Commissioner on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. I am pleased to update you on the significant progress being made to improve Fulton County government. During my first eight months, the board has taken decisive action to address a number of key issues. In January, the commission finalized the county’s 2015 budget. My colleagues and I engaged in a collaborative discussion

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that I presented which was unanimously approved by the board, marking the first unanimous approval for our county’s spending plan since 1991. In addition, my resolution to double the county’s minimum fund balance (rainy-day fund) from one month to two months of operational cost reserves for the general fund was approved by the commission. This change provides a significantly improved financial foundation for the county. One of the most noteworthy actions taken by the board of

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“Getting to know these individuals personally in a more intimate environment went a long way in helping to qualify the candidates before the final selections are made,” said NABP Publisher Hans Appen. “It was great to see attendees from all six counties the contest represents and it says a lot about the quality of the contest and how competitive the final selections will be.” Food for the event was sponsored by BurgerFi in Alpharetta. The 40 Under 40 finalists will be announced in early October, with an awards ceremony for the winners to be held Oct. 22. For more about the 40 under 40 and the NABP, visit www. northatlantabusinesspost.com.

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Tracking your win rates Do you keep track of all of the business you win? How about the business you don’t win? When you win or lose business, do you take some time to determine why you had the outcome you did? Tracking your win rates and understanding why you won business or why you lost business will help you in future deals. In order to track your win rates, all of your sales opportunities need to be documented. This can be easily done if you have a customer relationship management (CRM) system, or simply added to an excel spreadsheet if you don’t. Recording information

about each opportunity is also important. In addition to the customer name and what you were trying to sell them, you should include the sales cycle (how long the sales process took), the size of the transaction and why you won or lost. After you have logged this information for a few months, you can begin to analyze the data to determine what you did differently to win business, or what you need to change if you lost business. Maybe you’ll learn that your win rates are higher with smaller deals than bigger deals. Maybe you’ll learn if the sales process is quicker (less days to close

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Comeback Vinyl opens in Alpharetta Business: Comeback Vinyl Opened: August 2015 Owners: Alex Vernon and Karen Vernon (son and mother) What: Comeback Vinyl is a record store selling new and used vinyl records, as well as new turntables and music-related posters, T-shirts and more. Our inventory covers a variety of genres ranging from classic rock, jazz, blues, country, soundtracks, R&B, soul, funk, disco, surf, punk, rap, reg-

gae, comedy, etc. Our goal is to stock records that are in great condition at a fair price. We put out new arrivals several times a week so check back often to see what's new. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Address: 520 S. Main Street, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Phone: 678-580-0583 Website: www.comebackvinyl.com

Focused Direction opens in Johns Creek Business: Focused Direction Opened: Sept. 3, 2014 Owner: Moira Cleary What: Life coaching for teens, Focused Direction helps teens develop their identity while managing their indepen-

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON Kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As a freshman at Lambert High School, 14-year-old Logan Trembley might not have his driver’s license yet, but he’s been buying and selling cars for years. Initially, he helped his dad. Now the young entrepreneur manages most of the mechanics of buying and selling vehicles himself. He also works on them in his free time. “I currently have a 1993 Ford Mustang,” Trembley said. “One day I would like to have a DMC-12 DeLorean or even a

Rolls Royce.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Trembley said he became interested in cars after seeing how easy it can be to work on them. “I wanted to start because it was a way for me to educate myself more on the cars themselves,” he said. “My favorite part is meeting the people for the first time because you never know who to expect.” Even though most boys his age are mowing lawns or walking dogs for extra money, Trembley buys and sells vehicles worth thousands of dollars and says he has never lost money on any car deal. He credits some of that success to cleaning up all his vehicles before offering them for sale. “I bought a 1968 Mustang

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CocoaTown offers workshops ROSWELL, Ga. — CocoaTown, 108 Oak Street, Suite B, Roswell, which designs, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes bean-to-bar equipment for small- and medium-batch artisan chocolate making, will host a two-day workshop Oct. 8 and 9. On Oct. 9, Chloe Doutre Roussel and Maria Fernanda di Giacobbe, both fine chocolate international experts, will review the “bean to bar” process. Oct. 10, the two women will explore the world of filled chocolates in the hands-on Bonbon Chocolate Workshop. For more information, go to www. cocoatown.com.

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Susan Brack joins Keller Williams in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Susan Brack has joined the Keller Williams Community Partners office in Cumming. Brack has been a highly successful agent with Keller Williams in the Milton and Alpharetta areas for three years. Brack, who has lived in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Japan, speaks fluent French and enjoys working with internaBRACK tional clients. Joining Brack at the KW Community Partners office is Sharon Dicks, client care coordinator for The Susan Brack Team. Brack can be reached at 770-905-4156 or susanbrack@kw.com.

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and it sat for a few years,” he said. “After power washing it we almost tripled the amount we paid for it.” One of his secrets to success is a self-proclaimed unique ability to see treasures where others see trash. “Where someone sees a junky-looking car, I might see opportunity,” Trembley said, adding that his peers and parents approve of his hobby. “My parents support that I do this because it improves my social skills with talking to people that are not related to me,” he said. “Some of my peers definitely do think it is interesting and I think it is as well.” Even though he’s only been a teenager for two years, Trembley’s business confidence is

high. Seeing few challenges and more advantages than disadvantages with his automotive undertakings, they have also shaped his future career options: Cadillac, Mercedes, Volkswagen or BMW dealer

currently tops his list. But for now, Trembley will continue to hone his skills. “I know that treating the person with good manners and being kind to them helps out quite a bit,” he said.

BusinessBriefs vice president human resources-Americas; and Ted Becker, senior vice president, sales and marketingAmericas. All three have assumed their roles at the Atlanta-based global battery manufacturer as of this month. Exide Technologies, with operations in more than 80 countries, is one of the world’s largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries.

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survival rate of its young patients. This year, nearly 16,000 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer and one in five won’t survive. Meanwhile, treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened in 1962. For more information, go to www.PinotsPalette. com/JohnsCreek.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Lennar Atlanta will host a fiveyear anniversary party at all of its new home communities throughout the greater Atlanta area Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. Since opening its Georgia headquarters in July 2010, Lennar Atlanta has built more than 1,200 new homes in over 30 communities throughout Georgia, mainly along Atlanta’s northern crescent. Lennar Atlanta is a division of Lennar (NYSE:LEN), the second-largest residential builder in the United States. For more information on Lennar Atlanta’s quality new homes ranging from the $200s to the $600s in a variety of communities throughout metro Atlanta, call Lennar Atlanta at 404-931-7462 or go to www.lennaratlanta.com.

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Pinot’s Palette fundraiser to help fight childhood cancer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Pinot’s Palette, the first international franchisor of paint-and-sip studios in North America, including a location in Johns Creek, will join the fight against childhood cancer by hosting a national fundraising event Sept. 30 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and during the company-wide Painting It Forward event, Pinot’s Palette studios across the U.S. will donate $15 per seat reservation to St. Jude. St. Jude was selected as the recipient of this year’s Paint It Forward campaign because of the hospital’s success in finding ways to improve the

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Newtown Medical Associates and Dr. James L. Stewart announce the opening of their new location at the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus on Old Milton Parkway. The practice began seeing patients at the new location July 6. Newtown Medical serves adults and adolescents ages 13 and older. With a focus on same-day appointments, shorter waiting times, more face time with providers and prompt call backs, Newtown Medical provides patients with high-quality primary medical care. Affiliated with Northside Hospital, Newtown Medical Associates now accepts most insurance plans as well as providing a larger network of specialists. Newton Medical Associates’ newly renovated office is located at the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Building A, Alpharetta. For information, call 770-740-8550, or visit newtownmed.com.

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What: The fourth-annual Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. When: Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: ‘The Bricks’ at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekchamber.com

EVENTS: 7TH ANNUAL BOO Y’ALL SCARECROW EVENT What: Visit Roswell is coordinating the 7th Annual Boo Y’all Scarecrow event and contest. When: Scarecrows must be in place by Thursday, Oct. 1 Where: Downtown Roswell More info: For entry forms and specifications, contact the Roswell CVB at fberna@ roswellgov.com or call 770640-3253

CRIME AWARENESS: BUSINESS AND PERSONAL What: The Alpharetta Business Association will host a presentation by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety to discuss the latest cyber-crime trends, awareness and prevention, how to report suspicious activity, criminal surveillance indicators and trends. When: Wednesday Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall multipurpose room, Alpharetta More info: alpharettabusinessassociation.com

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What: Gather your friends and celebrate fall with beer, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 6:30-11 p.m Where: Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta. ga.us

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SCARECROW HARVEST IN ALPHARETTA What: Over 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit, during a family street party. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

MOUNTAIN BIKE FAMILY FESTIVAL What: Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization’s National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Big Creek Parking lot off of Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info: rambo-mtb.org

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What: Metcam celebrates its fifth-annual Manufacturing Day with an open house and tours of its Alpharetta facility. When: Friday, Oct. 2, 1:304:30 p.m. Where: Metcam Inc., 305 Tidwell Circle, Alpharetta More info: metcam.com/ mfgday/

What: The Roswell Masonic Lodge will host its 65th annual BBQ, with proceeds benefitting Roswell High School Special Olympics. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Roswell Masonic Lodge, 1054 Alpharetta St., Roswell Cost: $9 per plate; Brunswick stew $35 per gallon

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What: The 11th Annual Atlanta Walk to Remember, presented by Northside Hospital, aims to raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. When: Sunday, Oct. 3, 2-4 p.m. Where: Heritage Green,

What: The Johns Creek Fire and Police departments will perform a variety of safety demonstrations including SWAT exercises, car-seat safety checks and K-9 and fire extinguisher demonstrations. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9

CRABAPPLE FEST

What: Crabapple Fest combines two popular events, the Milton Roundup and the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: crabapplefest. com

a.m.-noon Where: State Bridge Corners Shopping Center, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free More info: johnscreekga.gov

GO HOG WILD FOR ALL WELL What: Wild Hope Art Gallery, Alpharetta, and Killer Creek Harley-Davidson, Roswell, are co-sponsoring “Go Hog Wild for All Well,” a fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. When: Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: Wild Hope Art Gallery, 8470 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 120, Alpharetta More info: wildhopeartgallery.com

HEMBREE FARM FLEA FLING What: Hunt for treasures at the 7th Annual Flea Fling at Hembree Farm. Books, antiques, furniture, kids’ toys, housewares and more. All proceeds go to the restoration and preservation of the historic Hembree farmhouse. When: Saturday, Oct 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: 775 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org

BARKTOBER DOG COSTUME AND PARADE What: The Green Bean Exchange Antiques and Interiors Mall will host the inaugural Barktober dog costume contest and doggie parade When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. Where: Green Bean Exchange Alpharetta, 230 South Main Street, Alpharetta More info: 678-867-2326 Chattahoochee Pet Festival What: The Duluth Historical Society is celebrating its seventh-annual pet festival.

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ROSWELL WINE FESTIVAL

What: Sip wine at an event that provides an exceptional experience for wine enthusiasts, supports the business community and benefits local charities. When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2-5 p.m. Where: Canton Street, Roswell More info: roswellwinefestival.com

When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth, 3805 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth More info: duluthhistorical.org

AN EVENING BY THE RIVER What: Enjoy delicious wine, fabulous food, music, and a silent auction at this Chattahoochee Nature Center fundraiser. When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ENABLE OF GEORGIA GOLF CLASSIC What: A great day on the course for a great cause, enAble of Georgia, a nonprofit in Fulton County that serves adults with developmental disabilities. When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Athletic Club East Course, 3430 Highway 9 North, Alpharetta More info: aolsen@enablega. org, or call 770-664-4347

4TH ANNUAL FOSTER CARES KIDS CLASSIC What: Annual golf tournament supporting Foster Care Support Foundation, which provides free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. When: Monday, Oct. 26 Where: White Columns Country Club, 300 Clubhouse Drive Milton More info: fostercares.org

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS: JOHNS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA What: The award-winning student orchestra performs

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classical and contemporary musical favorites. When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Where: Johns Creek High School Auditorium, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekorchestra.com

BATTLE AT THE COLOSSEUM CHEER COMPETITION What: Fifty cheer teams from across Georgia will attend the first-ever Battle at the Colosseum cheerleading competition. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 More info: johnscreekathletics.org

NORTHVIEW TITANS BASEBALL CAR WASH What: A car wash supporting the Titan Baseball Program. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, noon-4 p.m. Where: United Community Bank, 6600 McGinnis Ferry Road , Johns Creek Cost: $10 per vehicle More info: northviewbaseball.com

THE COUGAR CLASSIC What: Car show, artisan market, jazzy junk When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Cottage School – Roswell, 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: cottageschool.org

TASTE OF JOHNS CREEK What: A variety of vendors will be on hand for this annual event. When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek More info: hoochfootball.net

ALPHARETTA RAIDERS MATTRESS SALE What: Get ready for a long winter’s rest on a new mattress. Save money and support the Alpharetta High School Football team. When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: AHS Main Gym, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharettaraiders.org

MILTON’S PAIR OF PLAYS What: Milton Theatre Company will produce “Praying for Rain” and “see Rock City and Other Destinations.” When: Both shows Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: BEYOND ROSIE: WWII ART EXHIBIT What: In partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education, the Post Road Library will host a monthlong art exhibit called “Beyond Rosie: Women in World War II.” When: Oct. 1-31 Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

“AFTER SELMA” OPENING What: SCAD photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden’s “After Selma,” displaying framed photographs from the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery, will be exhibited, When: Through Oct. 24 Where: Dunwoody Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

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A guide to winterizing your outdoor living space (NAPSI)—Falling leaves and dipping temperatures signal the turn of the season and with that comes the need to prepare your home for winter. Your outdoor living space is no exception; it’s an area you spent months enjoying with summer barbecues and gatherings. All that foot traffic wear and tear and direct sunlight can take a toll on any deck, but with a few easy tips, you can safeguard this area of your home and prepare it for the harsh winter weather ahead. • Protect Your Deckcessories: Excess moisture and freezing temperatures can bring a host of problems for the items in your outdoor space, including furniture, grills and planters. It’s important to guard these investments and make sure they stay protected for years to come. For areas that experience extreme weather, it’s best to store furniture and cushions

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Crye-Leike’s annual conference in Sandestin Florida educates agents on industry tools, provide career networking Every October over 400 Crye-Leike associates from nine states gather on the sandy beaches of Sandestin, Florida to discuss new trends in technology and marketing at their annual company conference. A time for the Crye-Leike family to gather together as one, the conference kicks off with a review of 2015 by co-founders Harold Crye and Dick Leike as they share the

company’s achievements and celebrate new office openings in 2015. New in-house technology and tools are also unveiled for the coming year. In 2014, attendees enjoyed grandstand training sessions by nationally recognized speakers including Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist with the National Association of REALTORS, and real estate trainer Rick DeLuca. Yun shared how

Crye-Leike’s sales are performed above the national average in 2014. DeLuca inspired agents with strategies on how to maintain long-term relationships with their clients. This year, Crye-Leike is saddling up for a Wild West themed exhibition of lead generating techniques with a presentation by nationally recognized real estate trainer Jack O’Connor. Crye-Leike’s own Memphis Marketing Direc-

tor, Christie Jones, and Web Manager, Angie Vandenbergh will provide comprehensive insights on the latest marketing and technology trends. With 20 unique breakout sessions, agents will receive a custom and in-depth education on multiple aspects of lead generation to help increase their sales. After redefining effective techniques and learning many new innovative skills to help buyers and sellers, CryeLeike’s agents will celebrate with fun-filled activities including a talent show, golf and volleyball tournaments, vendor shows, raffle drawings and

relaxing on the smooth Florida beaches. Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company that was founded in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike is ranked as the 6th largest real estate firm in the nation and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 3,000 licensed Realtors and 112 offices located throughout a nine-state region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. More information about Crye-Leike can be found at www.crye-leike.com.

Four steps to a neater house and more free time (NAPSI)—New research by UCLA-affiliated anthropologists found that most American families are overwhelmed by clutter and can’t even find room to park their cars in the garage because of all the stuff they’ve stuffed in there. Fortunately, whether it’s spring-cleaning time or any time, you may not have to spend as much time, effort or money as you may think to get your home clean and uncluttered, if you follow these four simple steps from home organization experts: 1. Get The Kids Involved: Make housecleaning more like a fun challenge. List all the chores that need to be done. Pick the ones that are age appropriate—organizing a bookshelf, hanging things in the closet, fluffing sofa pillows and so on—and write them down on slips of paper or post them on a wall. Roll a pair of dice to see who gets to pick first, and have everyone (parents included) choose a chore. This will give the kids some autonomy and they may be more willing to pitch in. 2. Tackle One Room At A Time: If you haven’t a lot of time to straighten up and clean the whole house, just focus on one room, even one part of a room, per day or per weekend. Keep a list or a chart and check it off as you go. At least something will be clean and you won’t feel overwhelmed. 3. Make Your Appliances Work For You—Not The Other Way Around: A well-organized kitchen and laundry room are easier to keep neat and less daunting to keep clean.

One help can be a refrigerator with a separate, convenient door within a door that’s accessible from both the inside and from the outside with a simple push of a button, such as the LG 4-door double “Door-inDoor” fridge. The design makes it easier to load often-used items, such as snacks, drinks, lunches and more, so you don’t have to stop for very long to fuel up when you need it. The other side provides additional storage space easily accessible via a trigger on the bottom of the door for more convenience and better organization. That means your food stays front and center, while the reduction in cold air loss helps keep it fresher longer. In the laundry room, you can have a dryer with dualopening options, like the LG EasyLoad dryer, that lets you open the door either hamper style (to easily load in wet clothes from the washer) or by swinging to the side as in traditional front-load machines (to quickly unload clothes into the laundry basket). This makes it easier than ever to both drop in and unload your laundry, saving your back from unnecessary strain. 4. Little By Little, You Can Do A Lot: Break large chores down into smaller ones that are more manageable. Instead of thinking “I have to clean the family room,” think “The books have to be shelved; the floor swept; the table dusted.” Write it all down and cross off each job as it’s done so you can see how much you’ve accomplished.You can find further facts on helpful appliances and electronics online at www.lg.com.

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Advantages of buying a home in the fall While the summer months are the most popular time of year to buy or list a home, the real estate market is open 365 days a year. The reason why fall is such a popular time to buy a home is because there are so many benefits associated with the season. If you’re a prospective homebuyer, consider the following perks while hunting for a home this fall. You can enjoy year-end tax breaks. Buying before the year’s out allows fall homebuyers to take advantage of tax breaks such as the mortgage interest and property tax deductions. You can move before inclement weather comes. No one wants to move during the freezing temperatures of winter. Buying a house before winter sets in will give you a better chance of expecting pleasant weather conditions on moving day. You’ll be home for the holidays. Buying in early fall allows you to move without uprooting your kids in the middle of the school year and

gives you time to get settled in before the holidays. You will have less competition. With fewer people searching for homes, fall homebuyers can spend less time chasing supply and more time finding – and getting – the perfect home. A fall seller may have a pressing reason for putting their home on the market later in the year, giving buyers more negotiating power. People have spent all summer making improvements to their homes before putting them on the market and after applying some finishing touches in August and September before the temperature drops, homes are ready to go for October. If you are considering buying or selling a home in the fall, take advantage of this great time by contacting an agent at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals! Article adopted from Realtor.com

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Saving money in a seller’s market: Three tips (NAPSI)—If you’re planning— or even just dreaming—of buying your first home, a few tips and trends may prove intriguing. According to the National Association of Realtors, home prices are up and accelerating because there are more buyers than homes for sale. Here are three tips for first-time buyers looking to purchase in this seller’s market: Know your budget and stay within it: Before you start shopping, find out what you can afford with a preapproval from a lender so you know how much money you can borrow. When determining your budget, consider the other costs of home ownership, including taxes, insurance and utilities. When listings are scarce, home prices tend to rise as bidding wars drive them higher. Don’t get caught up competing against other buyers and counteroffering above what you can comfortably afford. Winning a bidding war could feel like losing if you end up spending above your means. Stay patient and walk

away if the price surpasses your budget. Identify needs versus wants: No home is perfect and many people have to compromise on features when buying an existing home. At the same time, you don’t want to end up settling for a house you don’t love. Separate and maintain your focus on what you really want in a home against what you can live with (or without). A home in a certain school district or close to your job most likely falls into the former while a kitchen with

a fancy backsplash is something you can add at a later date. Work with a Realtor who knows the area: When housing supply is tight, an attractively priced home will likely draw multiple offers. Find a Realtor with experience serving clients in your desired area. He or she can provide invaluable market information, including how fast homes are selling and for what price. A Realtor can also help you with a negotiation strategy to make your offer stand out.

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Milton Theatre features two ‘one act plays’ Oct. 6, 7 Will head to Georgia Thespian Conference

What: “Praying for Rain” and “See Rock City and other Destinations” When: Oct. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton, Georgia. Info: www. miltontheatrecompany. com

This new generation of actors has upheld Milton Theatre’s long running reputation.” BRITTANY STEELHAMMER “See Rock City and other Destinations” director

have mature content and may not be suitable for children. Reserved seating tickets are available by going to www.miltontheatrecompany.

com. The Milton Theatre is at Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton, Georgia. —Jonathan Copsey

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“You would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated and immensely talented group of students than Milton’s own,” said Mandato, who is a Milton High School alumna. “I am truly honored to direct ‘Praying for Rain’ with a cast who constantly amazes me with each passing rehearsal.” “See Rock City and other Destinations” is a contemporary musical about connections missed and made at tourist destinations across America. Audiences get a glimpse of moments in different peoples’ lives that will challenge them to face their own fears and find where it is that they belong. Directing “See Rock City and other Destinations” is Brittany Steelhammer, also a Milton High School graduate.

Steelhammer describes being back to direct as “quite surreal”. “This new generation of actors has upheld Milton Theatre’s long running reputation,” she said. “They are fearless onstage and are always fully engaged and dedicated to their work.” Performances will be Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. Shows run 45 minutes and 55 minutes with a brief intermission in between. Please note, “Praying for Rain,” which runs first, does

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MILTON, Ga. – Milton Theatre Company will produce “Praying for Rain” and “See Rock City and other Destinations” as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall. Both shows will first run for two nights Oct. 6 and 7, back to back, at Milton Theatre, then travel to compete in the Georgia Thespian Conference. “Praying for Rain” directed by Erica Mandato, is a play centered around Marc, a high school jock suddenly stripped of his identity after a near crippling motorcycle accident. His spiraling journey into selfdestruction leads him into a lengthy detention with Miss K, a generous but firmly principled teacher. Although Miss K is able to make inroads with Marc, he continues his downward descent. Despite his resistance, his old friends evert a powerful pull on him, yielding in the end staggeringly tragic results. This play does have a content warning as it does contain some adult themes and situations.

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Area students among semifinalists for National Merit scholarships NORTH FULTON, Ga. – High school students from eight North Fulton schools were named semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They will now continue in the competition for more than $32 million in college scholarships to be awarded this spring. In all 145 students from Fulton County were named semifinalists. The students were identified through exceptionally high scores on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which they took as

juniors. As semifinalists, the students now must fulfill several requirements in order to advance to the finalist round. They must submit an application, have high academic performance, be endorsed and recommended by their school leadership, and earn competitive SAT scores. 2016 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists: Alpharetta High School Avni Ahuja, Rohan Bagga, Shubhom Bhattacharya, David Bumsted, Brian Cai, Kelly

Carter, Justin Chu, Shelby Conway, Benjamin Dugger, Megan Evonsion, Harrison C. Feldman, James Fielding, Andrew Fu, Haiwen Gui, Michael Horton, Susan Lee, Sarah Li, Torus Lu, Aparna Maddala, Katharine Nelson, Richard Pei, Manu Poruthoor, Joel Pozin, Rahul Ramesh, Nishant Reddy, Joshua Seides, Christopher Sun, Alice Tang, Varun Tangirala, Charles Tantillo, Derek Wu,Wendy Zheng Cambridge High School Muhammad V. Arethusa,

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Parth T. Kumar, Nicolas Leis, Amy Li, Blake Quigley, Conor Wesolowski Centennial High School Justin K. Htay, Mary R. Stephens, Andrew T. Szidon Chattahoochee High School Galen Alderson, Sachit Anandan, Emily Bai, Jiayi Cheng, Siri Choragudi, Aditya Duddikunta, Ahana Gaurav, Kylie Gilde, JiaRu Huang, Tiffanie Leeman, Alexander Patton, Andrew Searles, Joseph G. Shin, Vunya Srinivasa, Jake Wong, Allison Wyman, Alice Zhou Johns Creek High School Kevin Buck, Rachel Chae, Yebin Chae, Catherine Chang, Charlotte Cuccia, Blake Deng, Mihir Dhoot, Yun Ke Du, Kevin Erb, Hersh Gupta, Lauren Ha, Tiffany Hsieh, Chris Kim, Su Hyun Lee, Jessica Li, Richard Li, Jingqiu Lin, Sherry Luo, Reagan A. Matthews, Kevin Meyers, Ahiliya Nat, George Pan, Sriram Pulavarty, Svetha Pulavarty, Rohan Rao, Derek Tang, Ray Xie, Lillie Zhou

Milton High School Morgan Curtis, Harsh Jain, Rupal Khaitan, Agni Kumar, Samantha Lang,Pooja Mehta, Sanat Mohapatra Northview High School Raahul A. Acharya, Sruthi Bayapureddy, Samuel Cai, Sophia Choi, Ankita Das, Meghna Dash, Maxwell Engle, Sweta Ghatti, Joshua J. Gundugollu, Shivani Guturu, Aaron Hui, Shannon Hwu, Keunho Kim, Woo Jae Kim, Hyunjae Lee, Kevin Li, Eric Lian, Youngjoon Lim, Alice Lin, Catherine Liu, Jasmine Liu, Bochen Ma, Jessica Ma, Joseph Pang, Mahima Pirani, Niketa Raj, Sanika Rane, Rishab Rao, Stuti Rao, Saloni Sharma, Kok Tan, Emma Tsaur, Connie Xiao, Lingyi Xin, Tiffany Xu, Iris Yao, Chris Yoon, Alan Zhang, Joanne Zheng, Karen Zheng, Kenny Zhou, Michael J. Zhou, Jennifer Zou Roswell High School Tobie Chang, Kaitlin Dippolito, Matthew McKelvey, Sitara Shirol

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Independence High School’s Principal Tabatha Taylor stands in front of two of the four visual reminders of the time remaining in each mini-semester.

The countdown begins at Independence High School MILTON, Ga. - Clocks ticking down seconds, minutes, hours and days in bold red numerals might elicit feelings of panic for many people but not, however, for Independence High School students. There are four such clocks in the main lobby of the school and they serve as encouragement and a visual reminder of the time remaining in each mini-semester; the four divisions to the academic year in this north Fulton County non-traditional public high school. Students who attend Independence High School, regardless of their background, interests or plans for the

future, share one common goal: graduation. The school offers the opportunity to earn eight credits per year versus the six that can be accrued in a traditional setting and students may choose to attend in order to graduate early or recover the credits necessary to graduate on time. While formal commencement exercises are held twice a year, in December and May, Independence students may complete their studies and graduate at the conclusion of the mini-semesters in October, December, March and May. -Zenzele Price-Richardson

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AHS names 2016 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Thirty-two students from Alpharetta High School are among these semifinalists. The 32 students representing Alpharetta High School are row 1, from right are: Rohan Bagga, Nishant Reddy, Manu Poruthoor, Torus Lu, Megan Evonsion, Aparna Maddala, Sarah Li and Shelby Conway; Row 2 are Rahul Ramesh, Brian Cai, David Bumsted, Andrew Fu, Haiwen Gui, Susan Lee, Avni Ahuja and Wendy Zhen; Row 3 are: Shubhom Bhattacharya, Varun Tangirala, Richard Pei, Justin Chu, Benjamin Dugger, Katharine Nelson, Christopher Sun, Michael Horton and Joel Pozin. -Zenzele Price-Richardson

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MHS college center guides students, parents Students more informed, better equipped for future By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagrouop.com MILTON, Ga. – Finding that right university is a daunting task, and actually getting into the college of choice can be even more difficult. For students at Milton High School, they thankfully have a new, improved resource to help guide them. The MHS College and Career Center is the school’s one-stop resource for all things higher education. What used to be little more than a closet is now a fullfledged classroom. High-top tables dot the room, interspersed with comfy chairs. There is even a coffee maker. The center has a cozy, collaborative atmosphere.

The room allows private space for college recruiters to visit and speak with prospective students while also providing resources for kids still looking for the perfect school. Help can be found for filling out applications and student aid and everything in between. It is headed by two workers – Monica Meng and Shannon Wagar. “When they are stressed out, they have a place to come and find an answer,” said Meng. “We are someone else they can go to for help.” The women create seminars and curriculum for researching the right school, invite universities from throughout the region to visit the school and sit down with the kids. They held a “boot camp” over the

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summer. For two weeks, students went over applications, resumes, essays and editing. They also discussed costs and financing options. Routinely, there are college fairs on campus. In October, for instance, only SEC schools will be featured. The way into university has changed in recent years, the women said. No longer can a student wait until their junior year and simply go on a college tour. Instead, Meng and Wagar start guiding kids as soon as they enter high school. “To tell the freshmen they don’t need to do anything is not realistic,” said Meng. The women are there to help, but also to guide students into good fits. They frequently hear kids say they want to attend a particular college simply because their boyfriend or girlfriend will be attending, regardless of whether it has a degree they want. “We are no-nonsense,” said Meng. “We make sure we tell them what they need to know and, sometimes, some conversations need to be done with their parents.” Meng said the students ask very different questions of recruiters when their parents are not around. Less important are issues of education while how good the Wi-Fi is or whether there is a Chipotle restaurant on campus take center stage. “They want to know what their life is going to be like,” Meng said. It’s not just the students who need to be guided. Parents can be just as hard a hurdle. “It’s not the same game for parents,” Meng said. “Things have changed.”

The Milton High School College and Career Center is the school’s resource for both students and parents to take that next step to universities. Many parents would find it challenging to get into even nearby state schools if they applied today, she said. Parents are welcome at any time to use the resources and speak with recruiters about their options. And the key is having those options, the women said. A student may have their heart set on attending Georgia Tech, but it doesn’t offer the degree he wants. Meanwhile,

LSU does have that degree and will offer in-state tuition for it. Situations like this are why Milton has a college and career resource room. “We are not going to deflate your dreams, but we will do what we can to get you in,” Wagar said. To keep up with college news and visits, you can follow the women on Twitter at @ MHS_CCC, online at mhsccc. com and on Facebook.

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Wild times at Autrey Mill fundraiser Event uses best assets as backdrop for gala evening By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It was a perfect late-summer evening Sept. 12 for patrons of Wild about Autrey Mill, a fundraiser to benefit the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center. And more than 100 enjoyed the food, the music and the unique atmosphere. With 46 acres to wander around in, there was more than enough room for everyone. After touring the Summerour House, a 19th century country farmhouse, there was time to look in on the other buildings comprising Heritage Village. Patrons could walk into the old Warsaw Church, sit in the pews of the 1860s church and watch the light play on the original stained-glass windows. The church began as a Moravian campground around 1822. It was moved from its site on Medlock Bridge Road to Heritage Village in 2004 and is the location for the popular Autrey Mill Unplugged concert series. Tickets are still available for the

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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve board member Anderson Marshall takes a hands-on approach with the facility’s albino Texas rat snake. the flora and fauna native to Georgia, animals on display and a science lab that is interactive for young visitors to use. “The Heritage Village is really the icing for what we have here,” Mairose said. Autrey Mill Director Wade Chandler said the property is a hive of activity almost yearround. It is especially popular

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with the Boy Scouts as some 30 Eagle projects are underway on the property. “Autrey Mill touches the community in so many ways with our trails, our history and our science,” said Chandler. “And we are always looking for more ways to serve Johns Creek.”

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Events: Crabapple Fest returns to Milton Oct. 3 Continued from Page 1

about Crabapple Fest, visit www.crabapplefest.com. In neighboring Alpharetta, the annual Scarecrow Harvest will take over Alpharetta City Hall Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For 10 years, the event has gathered students, businesses, nonprofit organizations, neighborhoods and families to create their own scarecrows. Each year, about 100 elementary school classes create unique and whimsical scarecrows. Awards will be given at noon for the best scarecrows. Meanwhile, listen to country music with High Cotton, enjoy games of crow-cornhole, hayrides to a log cabin, quirky face painting, historical demos, artsy activities, stimulating storytelling and engaging inflatables. The event will be held at 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, at city hall. That night, the annual Brew Moon Fest will take over downtown Alpharetta for fun of a more adult nature. Milton Avenue will be closed off for the event. Local restaurants will pull out their fare while Georgia breweries and local vendors open their taps to many types of beer. Live music will be provided by the Electric Avenue Band and Yacht Rock Schooner. For tickets and more information, visit alpharettabusinessassociation. com. In Roswell, look for antiques and

If you go What: Crabapple Fest When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 3 Where: 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton Info: www.crabapplefest.com What: Scarecrow Harvest When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Oct. 3 Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: www.alpharetta.ga.us What: Brew Moon Festival When: 6:30 – 11 p.m, Oct. 3 Where: Milton Avenue, Alpharetta Info: www.alpharetta.ga.us

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There is something for everyone during The Crabapple Fest. treasures at the seventh-annual Flea Fling at Hembree Farm. Books, antiques, furniture, kids’ toys, housewares and more will be for sale with all proceeds going to the restoration and preservation of the Historic Hembree Farmhouse. This site is one of the oldest homesteads in the county. The Fling will be from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 775 Hembree Road. Parking is available on the grounds.

For more information, visit www. roswellhistoricalsociety.org. The next day, Oct. 4, Canton Street in Roswell will host the third-annual Roswell Wine Festival from 2-5 p.m. Take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines from your favorite restaurants. Ticket holders will receive complimentary wine tastings at participating restaurants and as well as commemorative glasses. Ticket sales from the event will sup-

What: Hembree Farm Flea Fling Where: 775 Hembree Road, Roswell When: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 3 Info: www.roswellhistoricalsociety. org What: Roswell Wine Festival Where: Canton Street, Roswell When: 2 – 5 p.m., Oct. 4 Info: www.roswellwinefestival.com port Bert’s Big Adventure, which gives trips to Disney World to children with chronic or terminal illnesses. Proceeds will also be used to build a dog park at Roswell Area Park. For more information, visit www. roswellwinefestival.com.

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Wellness seminars start at Milton Library Each month a different theme By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – There is more to health care than simply popping pills and taking medicine. That’s what Dr. Nick Sudano, of Total Health Solutions, a wellness clinic in Crabapple, tries to get across to his patients. Handling chiropractic health and nutrition along with general wellbeing, Sudano and his wife, Katy, have begun a series of seminars to inform the Milton community about health options beyond traditional treatments.

“I want to help the community stay healthy and prevention is the best way,” he said. “If you keep the body healthy inside and out, you won’t need help so much.” A lot of problems can be caused, he said, by taking too many drugs. Often, he said, the drugs simply help the symptoms rather than solving the underlying problems. “We have been taught the health is how you feel,” he said, “but for the top killers – cancer and heart disease – you don’t know you have it until it’s too late.” Instead, he advocates helping the

body from within. This can be done sometimes through chiropractic care, which can help with a host of physical ailments. Katy Sudano called it “maintenance” of a body, similar to brushing your teeth. For the seminars, the Sudanos want to inform residents of health options they may not have considered. “It’s always been our goal to set up a total health community resource center, with seminars, information and programs,” Nick Sudano said. The seminars will focus on a range of health issues and how to help avoid them. “The body was designed by God to heal itself,” he said.

If you go What: Advanced Health Talks October seminar When: Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton The seminars are held each month in the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton. They are free and open to the public. With October named “Cancer Awareness Month,” the next seminar – the second in the series – will be dealing with cancer prevention. It will be Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Baseball goes international at Wills Park ALPHARETTA, Ga. –Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association (AYBA) hosted two games Sept. 8 and 9 with a baseball team from Colombia, South America for their first International All Star Games. The team from Colombia consisted of 12 players ranging in age from 14 to 16 years old. The boys are visiting the United States as part of a Colombian government program for under privileged youth to help them excel in their education and provide structure and teamwork through baseball. In the end, Team USA won both games and both teams played great baseball. The teams displayed great sportsmanship and character throughout, say organizers. -Isabelle Nguyen

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FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN VS. KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN PREVIEW:

Paladins looking to bounce back from two close losses Fellowship Christian and King’s Ridge Christian will both be in need of a win when they meet Oct. 2. FCS has won the prior two meetings between the schools. After starting the season 2-0, Fellowship Christian lost two close games to Chattooga and Christian Heritage in the final minutes. Against Chattooga, junior Andrew Minkert’s 4-yard touchdown run gave the Paladins a 23-22 lead with 3:30 to go in the game. A failed 2-point conversion kept the lead at 1. Just 23 seconds later, Chattooga scored what would be the game-winning touchdown, a 49 quarterback keeper. The Paladins were unable to score on the ensuing drive, leading to their first loss of the season. On Sept. 18, the Paladins took on Christian Heritage, who had defeated them in their previous five meetings. After trailing 21-7, FCS tied the game only to have Christian Heritage score 10 unanswered points. The Paladins pulled within 3, scoring a rushing touchdown from Jack Hardin with under five minutes remaining, but the Lions were able to run down the clock, giving the Paladins offense just

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seven seconds to score, which they did not. The Paladins will look to bounce back against King’s Ridge, who were winless in their first three games of the season. It will be the first region game of the season for King’s Ridge. The Tigers have struggled on both sides of the ball, averaging 12 points a game on offense while their defense has given up an average of 34 points per game. They will face a Paladins offense that is predicated on moving the ball effectively on the ground. In their last game against Christian Heritage on Sept. 18, Tyler Matthesen, Minkert and Andrew Johnson had over 50 yards rushing each. Quarterback Jack Hardin is averaging over 100 passing yards a game. The experienced Paladins’ defense,

led by linebackers Jackson Pryor, Nick Thompson and Clay Buchweitz, and a sizeable defensive line, will look to stop the Tigers spread offense led by Lambert transfer Reid Martin. But much like last year, where the Tigers went 1-9, the production of the King’s Ridge offense has not been enough this year to overcome their defensive woes. Both teams will be in need of a win, but the Paladins running game should be enough to overpower a lackluster Tigers’ defense. That, combined with an experienced Paladins’ defense facing the struggling offense of King’s Ridge, and the Paladins should secure their third straight victory over the Tigers. Our prediction: Fellowship Christian 36 King’s Ridge Christian 20

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Scores from 9-18 • Kell 14 Forsyth Central 13 • Lambert 17 Alpharetta 14 • South Forsyth 35 North Forsyth 3 • West Forsyth 54 Habersham Central 20 • Centennial 48 Chattahoochee 40 • Johns Creek 23 Northview 21 • Milton 18 Lassiter 12 • Christian Heritage 31 Fellowship Christian 28 • Mount Paran Christian 56 King’s Ridge 10 • Pinecrest 27 Trion 24 • Mt. Zion 27 St. Francis 21

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DEATH NOTICES Ellen Ann Addis, of Woodstock, passed away September 19, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Ruby David, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Wayne M. Anderson, 65, of Smyrna, passed away September 8, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Norman Harold “Hal” Davis, Jr., 78, of Atlanta, passed away September 14, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Nasser Anvari, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Ruth Belanger Bartley, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Delilah Lynne Barrett, 10 months, of Dawsonville, passed away September 15, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Donna Miller Brock, 72, of Cumming, passed away September 22, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Martin Buckler, of Woodstock, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Annabel G. Card, 86, of Atlanta, passed away September 8, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Carroll, 83, of Roswell, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. James R. Clowe, 84, of Cumming, passed away September 14, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Walter Edward Cory, 80, of Atlanta, passed away September 20, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Valerie S. Dallas, 67, of Roswell, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Helen Dunay, of North Brunswick, NJ, passed away September 19, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

William “Gene” Evans, 75,of Forsyth County, passed away September 19, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mary Jean Flatley, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Jennifer Garrett, of Roswell, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Maria Virginia Gonzalez DiFabio, 21, of Cumming, passed away September 20, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Grace Hall, 93, of Dunwoody, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Robert A. Harris, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. William R. Lewis, 95, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Anthony T. Larocco, of Sandy Springs, passed away September 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Niall O’Shaughnessy, of Milton, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Michael Wayne Paulk, 70, of Cumming, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Restland Funeral Home. Margaret E. RoodRichardson, 97, of Roswell, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Caren Beth A. Rowland, 64, of Roswell, passed away September 11, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Charles W Strawser, Jr., of Cumming, passed away September 17,2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Anna Szkutek, 91, of Roswell, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Peggy Thrasher, of Alpharetta, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Joan M. Triano, 83, of Woodstock, passed away September 10, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Margaret Graef Wright, 84, of Gainesville, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Pet of the week: Hank ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hank, a 6-year-old neutered domestic shorthair mix, is a gorgeous, sweet cat who enjoys attention and hanging out. Hank’s an easygoing, laid-back kind of guy who enjoys perching in windowsills, lying in patches of sunlight, playing with toys and enjoying a good meal. He would do best in a home with no other pets. He will need a good scratching post to keep his claws in top shape. Your veterinarian can show you how to trim the claws regularly to cut down on inappropriate scratching. Scratching is natural for cats, so keeping their claws short and giving them appropriate places to scratch is helping to fulfill their needs. If you are in search of an affectionate, capable cat to hang with you, Hank may be your guy. He has been microchipped

Ellis: Continued from Page 10 county manager. Dick brings to the position an extensive career in executive leadership in both the public and private sectors, including serving as vice chairman of BellSouth as well as the chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve System. He has been quickly assembling a strong management team that is making a positive difference for the county. During April, the board along with the county manager began a strategic planning process and the outcome of that process is a longer-range strategic effort which focuses on efficiency, service and impact. We have made significant progress in the area of efficiency, primarily in centralizing government services. Fulton County has 38 departments, and certain functions have historically been duplicated in the finance, purchasing, information technology, and personnel departments. By streamlining delivery, we can reduce staff and improve service to both internal and external clients. The partial first-year savings for taxpayers is estimated to be $800,000. Satisfying this objective is continuous and long term and will result in additional savings

and dewormed. He will be available at the Atlanta Humane Society Mansell Campus located at 1565 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. He and all of his feline friends are available for $9 the entire month of September. Look at all available pets at www.atlantahumane.org. —Kathleen Sturgeon and improved service in coming years. I would also highlight that we opened three new Fulton County libraries in North Fulton this year, one each in Roswell, Milton and Alpharetta. Each facility is state-ofthe-art and provides citizens with convenient locations and expanded services. In conjunction with opening the library in Alpharetta in the new Alpharetta city center, Fulton County transferred the old Alpharetta library to the city, which will begin repurposing the facility so it can be employed for future public use. The old and new Alpharetta Libraries represent a great collaboration between the county and the city. Earlier in the year, Fulton County also completed the transfer of Providence Park, a previously closed county park, to the city of Milton. The city is preparing the park for reopening and it will soon offer enhanced recreational opportunities for our communities. I’m honored to have the opportunity to represent District 2 and will continue to seek to effectively communicate with and serve the residents of Fulton County. I welcome your feedback, questions or concerns and you can reach me at bob.ellis@fultoncountyga.gov, or by calling my office; 404612-8216.

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Program created by AHS student By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School senior Josh Seides has added another component to his nonprofit group, Technocademy, with the addition of CodeKids, a nonprofit that teaches advanced computing skills to youngsters. Codekids has also received a grant from Youth Services America and State Farm. CodeKids, which has begun lessons at the Ocee Library in Alpharetta, aims to teach kids advanced computer science skills, such as programming, that are typically not built into the curriculum of elementary, middle and high schools. Seides said CodeKids was created to “increase exposure to a rapidly increasing field in our society and to teach children a topic that is not readily available in the curriculum in most schools, especially in Georgia. “It’s an opportunity to give them a chance to learn

what computer science is. We know a lot of students hear that term and they are not really sure what programming is because they never had the opportunity to learn it or have hands-on experience. We didn’t have the opportunity to really immerse ourselves in computer science, especially in middle school. There was nothing built into the curriculum that had this,” Seides said. “Computer science is such a versatile field no matter what career you choose to go into. We just wanted to give kids a chance to learn about the field or get into it on their own time, or maybe integrate it into a field that they are looking to join in the future.” “We decided to work with CodeKids to expand digital literacy for all age groups,” Seides said. “We stand by our mission.” CodeKids also provides parents with an alternative to expensive computer camps or private lessons. “Obviously there are some classes outside of [schools],

thousand dollars in cash after his wallet was stolen Sept. 14. The victim told police he was at the Shell gas station on North Main Street, filling up. That was the last time he saw his wallet, he told police. He returned to work and noticed his wallet was gone. In the wallet were several credit cards and $4,000 cash.

Students learn computer skills from other students at the Technocademy. but they cost a lot of money and some parents don’t want to do that if they are not sure if their children will be interested in that field or not,” Seides said. “And of course some people cannot afford those classes.” CodeKids lessons are taught by volunteers from high schools in the North Fulton area who have completed advanced computer science classes or who have mastered programming languages on their own. “The concepts were are teaching [at CodeKids] is on a much higher level. We’ve had to take things a lot slower and be

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more hands-on,” Seides said. Lessons covering JAVA programming have begun at the Ocee Library in Alpharetta and, according to Seides, every class has been full. Seides said Webb Bridge Middle School will begin holding CodeKids lessons at the school and Wellesley College in Boston has created a Technocademy and CodeKids chapter that is funded by the college. The grant money received from YSA and State Farm will fund a “Hack-a-thon,” an allnight programming event that will take place in the upcoming months.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A $2,700 ring was found missing from an Alpharetta home Sept. 16. The victim told police he bought the ring as an anniversary present for his wife. It is a silver band with diamonds on it. His wife wore the ring that day when she received it, then took it off and placed it on a bathroom sink when she went to bed. The following day, the home had contractors in to do work. When the wife went to put on the ring, it was missing. The contractors denied having the ring and it was not found on them.

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HOUSECLEANER: Upscale homes. Weekly paycheck. Non-smoking. 8:30AM-4-ish. $12/ hour includes traveltime. 770-309-7335

Kathleen’s Catch is hiring! Full and part time positions at our stores in Milton and Johns Creek. Call Sara in Milton at 678-691-3064 and Colin in Johns Creek at 678-957-9792.

Hair Stylists, aestheticians, makeup artists, lash experts. Now hiring! The all-new Alter Ego Luxury Beauty Salon, 13085 Highway 9 North, Suite 425, Milton GA 30004. Call now: 404-226-9409, m i c h e l l e @ alteregossalons.com

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Waterfront Outside Ga.

MILTON Multi family. Oxford Lakes, 855 Dockbridge Way. Saturday 10/3, 8am-2pm. Antiques, toys, exercise, household, much more!

Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-475-5479

BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835

BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC

Greenlawn/Roswell Beautiful serene setting! Garden of Prayer, 2 lots. Excellent buy! $2000 each, going rate $6595 each. 706-268-1884

DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $750. 770-781-0961

Alpharetta/Crabapple 12265 McCoy Way 30004. Friday 10/2 and Saturday 10/3, 8am-2pm. Furniture, electronics, home decor’, acoustic guitar, clothes, books etc

ALPHARETTA Multi family. The Highlands at Park Bridge, Timberline Street and Webb Bridge Road 30005. Friday 10/2, Saturday 10/3, 8am-1pm. Furniture, clothes, household, jewelry CUMMING Kingswood

Neighborhood SALE off Castleberry, 4805 Kings Common Way 30040; Friday 10/2, Saturday 10/3, 8am-2pm

Moving Sale Full-time

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Public Information Officer This full-time position is responsible for managing and implementing the City’s overall communications strategies, including branding, imaging, and messaging. Serves as the primary point of contact for media. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is a selfstarter, creative, and enjoys working with a collaborative team. Candidates must have excellent writing and editing skills.. For additional information go to www.suwanee.com. EOE Part-time Executive Sales Professional Transitioning to post career sought. Please see full job description at www.kingrichards.com. Part time hours, flexible work environment. Email resume to joanne@ kingrichards.com

Tax Preparer Professional; 3+ years individual and small business tax exp. Full-time during tax season, very flexible during off season. Salary based on exp. Resume : angie@ skbcpas.com

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Part-time S e c r e t a r y / Housekeeper: (Real estate). Dependable, healthy, organized. R e f e r e n c e s / background check. Very good English/ d e p e n d a b l e transportation required. Advanced secretarial/computer skills, techno-savvy. Training not provided. Nonsmoking/drinking/ drugs. $12/hour plus bonuses. College degree preferred. 12:30pm-6:30pm/2-3 days/week. Some traveling. Simple meal prep required. 770-992-2469; treena123hendricks@ yahoo.com

JANITORIAL Experience n e c e s s a r y. Monday-Friday, evenings. Alpharetta area. 770-371-8189

PET SITTER/DOG WALKER FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare. com Temp Teller/Member Service Rep ADP Federal Credit Union is seeking a Temp Teller/Member Service Rep for its Alpharetta office. No evening/weekend hrs. Competitive salary. Email cover letter & resume to adpfcuemp@adp.com. Teachers Assistants Seeking qualified applicants for teachers assistants positions. 770-552-0834 or email: patricia@vmschool.com

Sales Estate Sale JOHNS CREEK: 685 Oakmont Hill 30097. Redecorating! Designer furniture, accessories, Light fixtures, tables, chairs, lamps, more. . Thurs-Sat 10/1-10/3, 9am-2pm. Cash and credit

ALPHARETTA St. Michelle Subdivision, 4040 St. Michelle Lane 30004. Friday 10/2 and Saturday 10/3, 8am-4pm. Wood shop tools, household, miscellaneous furnishings

Yard Sale ALPHARETTA Tiffany Square Community Sale! Haynes Bridge across from City Hall/ Park. Friday 10/2 and Saturday 10/3, 9am-3pm. Furniture, household items and more!

Bargains Antiques CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $225/obo. 770-619-0042

European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.

Building Supplies DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

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GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-4757808, 404-317-5209 Greenlawn/Roswell Section H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055 GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $6000 includes bronze plaques. Retail $10,000. 770-5690083. allenbachrach@ yahoo.com Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269 Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

Cemetery A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065

Collectibles DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362. Thomas Kincaid print, sold out! Must sell. List $1605, asking $995, 678-584-5610 Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362

Furniture Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $700. 770-633-0107 Bentwood rocker, black and tan, wicker back and seat. $100. 404-242-4022

Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450

LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722

DINING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $600. 770-664-2917 Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022

Full size mattress/ boxspring w/metal frame and set of sheets. Excellent condition $75 678-822-4097 Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921

Household MOVING SALE! Bedroom suite, couch, coffee table, leaf table and bar stools, kitchen and household items. Prices negotiable. Call Lori at 770-256-2410 Alpharetta

Household Sony 40” BRAVIA LEDHD TV, new 3/15/15. $225. 404-242-4022

ELECTROLUX DISHWASHER 4 years old. $350, new $1199.. Excellent condition! 770-664-0111

Medical Equipment HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372 Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372

Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment

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Musical Instruments CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787 PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

Recreation TREADMILL: Proform 830QT, $180. 770-634-1033 TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362

Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033 Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033

Cycle $160.

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410 TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100. 678-339-0410 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $150. 770-993-0835

Recreation FOOSBALL TABLE: Heavy duty Sportcraft, $100. 678-339-0410

Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

Real Estate Home for Sale

5720 Crow Drive, C u m m i n g . FMLS#5557483. $175,000. A must see charming ranch home on a partial wooded lot. Property has extra driveway for parking, boat, or RV. Interior has been freshly painted. Kitchen cabinets and countertops are new. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS - 770-4972009, VINCENT J WADE JR, Phone: (678) 429-9220.

Real Estate Services FREE BOOK: Selling Goods due to downsizing/estate settlement. Only 80 available. Contact MaxSold Downsizing/ Estate Services: 404-260-1471, easy@ maxsold.com or MaxSold.com/book by Nov.15

Business Services Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092

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AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Joni Parks Certified K- 5 teacher 31 years teaching experience. Specializing; math/reading/language arts. Available MondayFriday/3PM-6 PM. 678-643-9119. jonipembparks@ hotmail.com

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $50 OFF any concrete job over $250 $250 OFF any job over $3500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-645-2010. Professional, competitive, many local references. DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE PATIOS We fix or build new. Best prices. Match all other published discounts. 30+ years experience. Local references. Honest, professional, on time. All work guaranteed. FREE QUOTES. Call Ralph at 770-744-2191.

Driveway DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE PATIOS We fix or build new. Best prices. Match all other published discounts. 30+ years experience. Local references. Honest, professional, on time. All work guaranteed. FREE QUOTES. Call Ralph at 770-7442191.

Flooring Flooring Installation & Repairs: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates! I can remove carpet wrinkles! Satisfaction Guaranteed! 706-429-4453 PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Handyman RELIABLE H O M E REPAIRS: 20 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340 Bowers Home Services: Wide range of home repairs, maintenance. home repair needs! Reliable, courteous. References. 40+ years experience. 770-533-1741. david@ bowershs.com

All Home Repairs Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall. Kitchen, Bath Remodeling. Faucets, toilets, disposals. Senior discounts. We do it all Mike 678-763-2420 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260

Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678898-7237

Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. R e m o d e l i n g , handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

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Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

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