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Miller challenges Bodker for mayor 2 of 3 council members also face opposition By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com
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The cast of “Almost Heaven” includes Dolph Amick, Mary Nye Bennett, Christopher Damiano, Scott DePoy and Jeremy Wood.
‘Almost Heaven’ looks at John Denver through his music GET gets musical in season opener By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), will kick off its 2013-2014 season with a celebration of the music of America’s iconic troubadour, John Denver. “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America” features the songs of John Denver and others that recall the sweet side of the 1960s and ‘70s without
getting saccharin. “Denver’s songs make up much of the soundscape of the ‘60s and ‘70s with their honesty, passion and love of nature and mankind,” said Artistic Director Robert Farley. So many of his songs – “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Calypso” – have stood the test of time, said Farley, who also directs. The music ranges from the lyrical “Sunshine on My Shoulder” to the down right foot-stompin “Thank God I’m A Country Boy.”
“But we tried to do more than just cover his songs. We went back and rediscovered and reinvented the music he made for today’s Atlanta audience. Will there still be nostalgia, sure,” he said. In preparing for this production, Farley said it was a great personal experience as well. “Over the months of paving the way to this production, I have had the privilege to soar with John Denver’s songs,” Farley said, “and I realized
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Twoterm Johns Creek City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Beverly Miller was not up for re-election this year, but she has qualified to run against incumbent Mayor Mike Bodker in the Nov. 5 election. Miller resigned her Post 6 council seat, which had two years left in the term, when she qualified to run last week. In qualifying for the race, Miller had to resign her seat on the City Council. There is not time for her vacant seat to be filled in the November election. City Clerk Joan Jones said the earliest an election could occur is March 2014. The city is budgeting $200,000 for that election. Bodker, who has been the city’s only mayor, also qualified to run again. He has come under fire from five of the six members of the council, including Miller, who launched an investigation this summer into the mayor’s alleged misconduct. The councilmembers have declined to level any specific charges themselves, saying they are waiting to see what the investigation reveals. Bodker has been the city’s only mayor since incorporation, and this, his third election, is the first time the mayor has had any opposi-
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tion. Asked why she was running for mayor, Miller said “leadership.” “I think I can provide sound leadership for Johns Creek, and I think I’m the person to take it to the next level,” she said. “We have a great city, but that took a lot of work from a lot of people, and what we need now is leadership.” Elaborating, Miller said that meant electing a mayor who can work collaboratively, who is accountable and takes ownership of issues and is responsible for actions. “I think it’s time for a change. I learned a lot as mayor pro tem. You need a council that can work collaboratively. I don’t think we can get past the turmoil we are in now without a collaborative effort and a change,” she said. “The time is right, and I’m ready.” She said she “wrestled” with the decision. She did not like leaving with two years left
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MILTON, Ga. – A Providence Road resident was arrested for lying to police after he allegedly damaged his truck and tried to say it was a hit and run. The suspect, Kevin Tyler Sullens, 43, called police to the Walmart on Windward Parkway
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$2,800 construction equipment missing MILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with two pieces of heavy construction equipment Aug. 18.
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DUI arrests ►► Jarrod Alan Wise, 37, of
Decatur was arrested Aug. 16 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Charles Ira Bush, 37, of Snellville was arrested Aug. 15 on Westside Parkway in Roswell for DUI, open container, speeding and possession of cocaine. ►► Raymond Bernell Duncan, 42, of Gentilly Terrace, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 17 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, violation of a limited permit and headlight required. ►► Angela Rose Marson, 32, of Decatur was arrested Aug. 8 on Southbridge Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, littering and failure to maintain lane. ►► Mendy Sue Benson, 42,
Aug. 25 after he said his truck was hit in the parking lot. He said it was damaged the night before and he only that morning realized that. When police looked at the damage, the right front headlight, bumper and quarter According to the victim, the pieces of equipment belong to a Bobcat moving machine on a Shadow Hawk Court construction site. A bucket connector and metal fork plates were taken. The Bobcat was last seen in one piece the previous afternoon and they were discovered missing the morning of Aug. 18 at 10:30 a.m. The connector is reportedly worth $2,000 and the fork plates are worth $800. of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 9 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and brake light violation. ►► Trevor Dale Millsaps, 44, of Saint Phillip Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 6 on Kimball Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, expired tag and failure to maintain lane. ►► James Fowler Drewry, 35, of Crown Vetch Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 10 on Medlock Crossing Parkway in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jason Deen Boles, 41, of Overland Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 13 on Woodstock Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Gerard Shillito, 24, of Shipyard Trace, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 14 on Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and possession of marijuana. ►► Christopher Dee Gjusto, 39, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 16 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Regina Lea Aylor, 43, of Marietta was arrested Aug.
panel were heavily damaged with red dirt noticeable on the tire and bumper. The investigating officer noted there were strange scratches on the truck not consistent with hitting another vehicle. Police confronted Sullens
Neighbors have vehicles broken into MILTON, Ga. – Three vehicles in Milton were broken into Aug. 21, with many personal items stolen. One Seaward View victim reported she came out to her car at 6:36 a.m. to find her front passenger side window smashed out and a bag taken from within the car. In the bag were identification documents. 17 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI and headlights required. ►► Natalie A. Stewart, 29, of Smyrna was arrested Aug. 17 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI. ►► Thomas Edward Peltier, 33, of River Mill Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 18 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Boon Chin Tieh, 45, of Ball Ground was arrested Aug. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
Drug arrests ►► Justin Rashade Pass, 26, of
Atlanta was arrested Aug. 9 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and tag light required. ►► Daniel Clark Heath, 27, of Land O Lakes Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 14 on Village Green Way in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines, posses-
about what happened and he allegedly admitted to lying. He said he hit some shrubs in his yard and was trying to pass it off as a hit and run to claim the insurance information. Sullens was arrested for false representation to police. Another victim on Voyage Trail had a similar story. At 6:46 a.m., he found his truck broken into with a door pried open. A stereo and iPod were reported missing. A third victim said at about 7 a.m., they found their window smashed and a laptop, Atlanta Braves tickets and parking pass taken, with a total value of $1,264.
See BLOTTER, Page 3 sion of drug-related items and wanted person. ►► Alyn Francis Wambeke, 49, of Dennis Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 30 on Dennis Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Larry Darnell Calhoun II, 27, of Huntsville, Ala., was arrested Aug. 16 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance. ►► Larmisha Rene Hutchens, 23, of Almont Way, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 12 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, no insurance and possession of drug-related items. ►► Karl M. Glaser, 18, of Sailwind Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 13 on Riverside Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Leland Marcus Kaplan, 21, of Laurel Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and failure to maintain lane.
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Resident saved $8,900 from forger MILTON, Ga. – A forged check nearly cost a Milton resident $8,900. The victim told police his bank account alerted him of a possible fraud when a check was deposited at a Bank of America branch Aug. 22. The check, which had the victim’s complete personal information and forged signature, was for $8,900. Because the check caused his account to be emptied immediately, the victim received an alert on his phone. He called the bank and managed to stop payment on the check.
Burglar keeps trying ROSWELL, Ga. – A burglar made several attempts to gain entry to a home before finally making off with several bottles of prescription drugs between Aug. 22 and 25. According to police, someone tried to break into a Hunterhill Drive home by breaking out windows in the basement. The thief could not fit through the first window that smashed. The second one broken gained the thief entry, however it was blocked by stacked furniture. Finally, a third window in the kitchen
was forced opened to allow entry. Once inside, the perpetrator took a bottle of Oxycodone and three bottles of Methacarbonol, a muscle relaxant.
‘Dealer’ nabbed at gas station ROSWELL, Ga. – Police arrested an Atlanta man for possession of marijuana Aug. 19 after he was allegedly selling it at a local gas station. A call came in that someone was selling pot at the Chevron station on Holcomb Bridge Road. When police arrived, they found a group of people gathered near the entrance, but police could not find the suspect, based on the description given to dispatch. Inside, they did find him – Charles Edward Stanley, 21, of Atlanta. Stanley allegedly saw the police and left the building and began walking down the street quickly, toward Dogwood Road. Police caught up to him and found suspected marijuana on him.
Wanted man found in attic CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies searching for a wanted man finally caught up with him hiding in his attic, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. The deputies went to the
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Coach sentenced for sexual texts MILTON, Ga. — A girls’ youth softball coach was sentenced to five years of probation last month after he admitted to sending sexual text messages to a 15-year-old Milton player. Robert Keith Payne, 36, of Cumming, will also have to register as a sex offender and will be barred from unsupervised visits with young children after he plead guilty to enticing a child for indecent purposes. Payne was arrested at his home in Cumming on April last year. He was sentenced on Aug. 2. Police
7000 block of Hampton Creek Drive Aug. 22 to serve an arrest warrant on Adam Lakomiak, 27, for felony probation violation. A woman answered the door and told deputies they could search the home for Lakomiak. Deputies found a small door inside a closet that accessed the attic and noticed a footprint on a beanbag chair beside the door. When deputies searched the attic, they found Lakomiak hiding over the closet in the insulation. Lakomiak was taken to Forsyth County Detention Center
say Payne sent texts to one of his former players on the Georgia Stealth, a fast-pitch softball team based in Forsyth County. Its players are girls who are 14 years old and younger. Milton Police Capt. Shawn McCarty said the text messages were lewd in nature in an interview with Channel 2 Action News. “Anytime you can get someone to plea to something and take responsibility for it, your investigation has been successful,” McCarty told the news station. According to Milton investigators, the and charged with hindering apprehension, a felony.
Man trashes clubhouse bathroom FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man used his parents’ keycard to enter a neighborhood clubhouse and vandalize the bathrooms, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Aug. 22, a complainant in the Weston subdivision told deputies a man went into the clubhouse restroom, 7620 Ledgewood Way, and smeared feces on the toilet, floors and
texting went on for at least two days, with several messages sent. The victim’s father learned of the texts and called Milton PAYNE Police officers, who arrested Payne with the help of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office last year and released a month later after posting $50,000 bond, Fulton County jail records show. walls. He said the culprit used the sink to wash his hair and he left water, dirt and tissues thrown about. The man said the suspect had gained access to the facility with a keycard from his parents. Once the man was identified, neighborhood personnel met with the parents and revoked their keycards. Since then, the suspect has been seen on several occasions attempting to get into the bathrooms. Two weeks ago, the complainant said the suspect somehow got inside the bathrooms and repeated his antics.
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Roberts’ mixed-use plan denied By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously Aug. 26 to deny a 6.88-acre mixed-use project on Abbotts Bridge Road just west of Jones Bridge Road that sought to put 74 multifamily units as transitional from commercial to residential. The plan carried with it a double denial recommendation from the staff and Planning Commission. Around 100 residents in attendance opposed the plan. The plan for the property was always for mixed-use. It sits near the commercial node of Jones Bridge and Abbotts Bridge, but the plan chopped down the amount of commercial use to be replaced by
apartments. Developer Charlie Roberts said the original plan agreed to by the community seven years ago just won’t work in today’s economy. That is why he wanted to slash about 40,000 square feet of commercial uses and add more residential units. “The recession has changed the game,” Roberts said. Roberts has been building in the area since 1985, and his projects include Addington Place. He built the AbbottsJones connector and arranged the land swap with Fulton County for the current location of the Robert E. Fulton Library at Ocee. “People have told me there is way too much retail and office at the node already. We are only changing [to] 74 units. It
is the density and intensity we are trying to reduce,” he said. The current zoning called for 50,000 square feet of commercial and office space. He pointed out there was already distressed commercial property in the area that had already been foreclosed or was simply vacant. Roberts wanted 46 more residential units, but 30 of them would be one-bedroom and the rest two-bedroom. He said he did not want to create space that would attract families. The buildings would have keyed interior entrances with stairs and elevators that would attract the younger, single renter. But the residents were leery of increasing the residential density because of rush hour congestion at the Jones-Ab-
botts area that already exists. The revised plan stated it would reduce overall trips to the area by 36 percent versus what the current plan would generate. But that fell on deaf ears to residents who said more residential would just add to the peak hours in the morning and afternoons. “At rush hour, we are at absolute gridlock,” said Hillbrook resident Meg Hoffman. Councilwoman Karen Richardson said she struggled with changing the plan from owner-occupied residences to all rentals. But Roberts said no units in the plan were ever to be for sale. Councilwoman Kelly Stewart said she had no reservations about denying the project. Ultimately, it was denied 6-0 with Councilman Ivan Figueroa absent.
Free iPad workshops for seniors 50-plus Overcome fears older adults have for using new technology By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – BlueHair Technology Group, the nonprofit that teaches older adults how to adapt to the ever-changing technology, got its start when Jane Ratliff’s 86-year-old mother got and iPad for her birthday. “My brother gave her the iPad and my gift to her was to teach her how to use it,” said Ratliff. “I gave her three months of weekly lessons. At the end of that time she was really proficient in using it. Now she is texting and sends email. She checks Facebook and plays Words with Friends”
“That’s when I realized there have been an entire generation and more that has been left out of this technology and this way of communicating. I also realized I have a gift for educating groups of people. So I saw an opportunity to bridge a gap.” Ratliff formed a 501(c)3 nonprofit to teach folks 50 and older. She has been teaching primarily at independent living facilities in the North Fulton area. Now she is looking at offering them to the public at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the North Fulton Senior Services offices and at
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iPad: Continued from Page 4 the NCR office in Gwinnett. The iPad workshop is the first of a series of six classes. It is $15 per class for a total of $90. Ultimately, there are five or six courses in all. These include volunteer assistants at the courses and a manual of instruction to take home. Ratliff has taught more than 300 people so far. She picked the iPad simply because it is the device that is most requested. As the program develops she will expand to the iPhone and other devices. For now, clients love the iPad. “Their reactions have been mostly of amazement. They are amazed at the iPad can do – download pictures they have taken and then immediately send them to friends and family. It gets them over the fear of using it and breaking it down so that they can use it. “The love face time with their grandchildren. It opens up a new way to communicate.”
Throughout the month of September, BlueHair Technology Group, based in Johns Creek will offer a complimentary series of iPad Basics and iPad Tips & Tricks Workshops, specifically designed for students 50 years and older. Located throughout the North Fulton County area, two of the upcoming complimentary workshops will cover Basic iPad functions, like simply understanding how to navigate the device, simple settings, getting on a Wi-Fi network and learning how to use the keyboard. Two of the workshops will cover iPad Tips & Trick, such as maximizing the iPad battery, changing the background screen and font size, locking screen orientation, emailing tips, using the multi-tasking bar and more. For information about additional technology workshops designed for students 50 and older, contact Blue Hair Technology Group, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate older adults about current technology. BlueHair gives older adults the tools to connect and communicate with family and friends.
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Complimentary Class Schedule • iPad Tips & Tricks: Tuesday, Sept. 10, – 1 to 2:30 p.m. NCR Offices –2651 Satellite Boulevard Northwest, Duluth • iPad Tips & Tricks: Thursday, Sept. 1, – 10 to 11:30 a.m. NCR Offices –2651 Satellite Boulevard Northwest, Duluth • iPad Basics (Introductory Workshop) Friday, Sept. 19, –11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North Fulton Senior Services–3060 Royal Boulevard South, Suite 130, Alpharetta • iPad Basics (Introductory Workshop) Friday, Sept. 19, –1 to 2:30 p.m. North Fulton Chamber Offices–11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta
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NFCC running out of food Charity sending SOS for donations
children when they are out of school. Daycare is just too expensive. “The need for food thus is more seasonal with the greatest requests for food coming in summer,” Tracy said. “So the food donations disappear as the need increases.” With school back is session, children who qualify now get breakfast and lunch at school, but NFCC’s resources have been sorely taxed and need to be restored. This is the reality even though food donations have been higher than ever. Clients who apply for help at NFCC must fill out applications, provide proofs of income and expenses and meet with a caseworker, Tracy said. “Once accepted, they are given food, clothing and financial help. They are eligible to return in 10 days,” he said. “They are provided with three to four days’ worth of meals, so their food bill is cut almost in half.” In July, North Point Community Church collected over 15 tons of food. Lexis Nexis collected over 5 tons, Greater
ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Community Charities is critically short of food for its food pantry, and that means local families with children will go hungry if donations do not pick up. That is why the nonprofit community charity is sending out an urgent call for stepped up donations of food. NFCC sees more than 100 families a day in need of food and financial help. “Summertime is when our needs are greatest. At the same time, it is when donations are at their lowest,” said Kevin Tracy, food pantry manager. “School is out, so there are no school food drives, and the faith community usually doesn’t have food drives because so many members are gone for vacation.” Families that depend on two incomes also suffer when school is out because that means one breadwinner may have to stay home with the
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NFCC Food Pantry Manager Kevin Tracy stands by the dwindling food reserves NFCC has to pass on to North Fulton families in desperate need. North Fulton Chamber of Commerce collected another 2 tons and Siemens employees donated 1,800 boxes of cereal. Other food drives and individual donations have helped. Donations of fresh produce from the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Unity Garden, backyard gardeners and local community gardens are
welcome additions to the staple food being given out daily to hungry families, said Tracy. So while enormous efforts have been made, more still remains to be done. As August ends, the food pantry shelves are bare of certain important food items. Canned meats, non-creamed soup, dry beans, canned veg-
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Immigration, healthcare top Price’s agenda Congressman holds town hall meeting in Milton By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Rep. Tom Price (R-6) hosted a town hall meeting Aug. 28 at Milton’s Cambridge High School. He gave an update of the goings-on in Washington to a nearly packed house of concerned and interested residents. “It’s a crazy time, a challenging time for our nation,” said Price. He highlighted the dire need to reform Medicare and Medicaid. The problem is so large that if the entire government was done away with, the costs of those programs along with debt service would still outweigh federal revenues. He also pushed a Republican option to the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare”). House Bill 2300 would fix many of the issues Obamacare tried to fix, he said, while also lowering costs across the board. One issue shows the
unintended consequences of the ACA’s main provision that forces employers to cover workers, he said. “We have seen huge changes,” he PRICE said. “Three out of four jobs created last year were parttime and mostly low paying. It’s only going to get worse under Obamacare.” After giving a brief overview of legislation being debated in Washington, D.C., and important issues coming up in the fall session, Price took questions from the at-times raucous audience, including the following: • Why not challenge the legality of the healthcare law? “I am convinced it is unconstitutional,” Price said. The Supreme Court upheld much of the core of the healthcare law, however there are several legal cases working their way through the courts challenging parts of the law, specifically an Oklahoma case challenging whether federal monies
Road improvements to close part of Morton Road Road work runs Sept. 16-Oct.30 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek motorists will not be able to make a left or right turn from Jones Bridge Road onto Morton Road, beginning Sept. 16 through Oct. 30. During this 45-day period, workers will • add turn lanes to the busy intersection, • realign the intersection to make it safer, • add 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of Morton,
• install a new traffic signal • re-build a 600-foot section of Morton just east of Jones Bridge. All motorists, including residents who live within the construction zone, will have to access Morton Road off of State Bridge Road. Detour signs will be posted. The work is part of the many improvements begun in December 2012 to Jones Bridge Road, a major thoroughfare in the city.
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can be used to fund the setup and running of the insurance exchanges. • What about the IRS scandal? “The IRS has by-and-large been an apolitical entity. This IRS decided it was going to target groups based on political ideology. Then it shared those groups’ donor lists and gave them to their opponents. Then they targeted those donors for audits. It ought to make our blood boil,” he said. • What is being done about illegal aliens and securing the borders?
House Bill 2300 would fix many of the issues Obamacare tried to fix, while also lowering costs across the board.” TOM PRICE, R-6 Congressman “This is a hugely important issue,” he said, one that needs to be a priority to fix. The Boston Bombing suspects, he said, were in this country as asylum seekers, however they were allowed to travel several times
back to Georgia, their home country. One of them even was allowed back into the country on an expired student visa. “The reason it’s a disaster is because the laws have not been enforced,” he said.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOV. 5 OFFICE
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Mike Bodker (I) Beverly Miller
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Randall Johnson (I) Leonard Zaprowski
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Election: Voters have 1st mayoral showdown Continued from Page 1 on her term. “I was not thinking about running the first six months [of 2013], but then I really started to consider it. When the time is right, it is,” she said. “I decided this race was well worth it.” Bodker said he was not surprised that he faced opposition this time, nor that it was from a fellow councilmember. “No, I expected one of the five [councilmembers] to run against me. I just didn’t know which one it would be. It was just a matter of who,” Bodker said. “It’s no secret there has been friction between me and members of the council.” The mayor agrees the election will be a referendum on his mayoral tenure. He says he is not worried about the investigation because he has done nothing wrong. Bodker did find the timing of it something less than coincidental. He said he is confident about running on the issues. “I welcome the debate about our city. I believe that the election will demonstrate that my vision of the city for the last seven years will show that the city has made immense prog-
ress, and that they will give me another four years,” he said. It was unfortunate that Miller didn’t decide to get into the race a little earlier, he said. “That would have saved the taxpayers $200,000 that has to be spent now for a special election. Had my opponent done that, there would have been no cost,” he said. Incumbent Councilmembers Randall Johnson, Karen Richardson and Kelly Stewart have also qualified to run for re-election. Johnson, a business executive, and Richardson, a human resources integration specialist, both encountered opposition for their seats. Johnson and Richardson have both served two terms. Stewart is ending her first. Johnson will face Leonard Zaprowski, a chiropractor, for the Post 1 seat. Challenging Richardson for Post 3 are two candidates. Nancy Rienecke, a dietitian/nutritionist, qualified for Post 3 as did Corinth Davenport, owner of Trinity Athletics. Johns Creek municipal elections will be Nov. 5. If a run-off election is needed, it will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 3.
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Johns Creek names Firefighter of Quarter Firefighter II Trey Tipton receives honor JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Fire Department has named Trey Tipton as the “Firefighter of the Quarter” for the second quarter of 2013. “Trey has worked hard from day one,” said Johns Creek Fire Chief Jeff Hogan. “He is well-respected by his peers, and he does a great job every day.” A native of Winder, Tipton became a firefighter in 2003 after receiving training at the Luis F. Garland Fire Academy in San Angelo, Texas. He was originally trained as an Air Force firefighter, serving in Japan, Qatar and Iraq. Tipton joined the Johns Creek Fire Department when it
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He is wellrespected by his peers, and he does a great job every day.” JEFF HOGAN Johns Creek Fire Chief
launched in October 2008. Tipton, a Cumming resident, is currently a firefighter II serving the Johns Creek community from Station 61. “I am very honored to receive this award,” said Tipton. “We have a lot of exceptional firefighters that work in Johns Creek, so to be chosen as the Firefighter of the Quarter is a great compliment.”
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On the sixth day of the trek atop Mt. Phillips (elev. 11,711 feet), Crew 725-I members, from left, Zach Cone, Will Chalmers and advisor Alan Cone enjoy the view. In the background to the right is the highest peak within Philmont, Mt. Baldy (elev. 12,441 feet).
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Seated in front, from left, are Zach Cone, Andrew Coco, Will Chalmers, Ranger Brett Callaghan, Sam Frey, Kevin Doyle and Vishal Rajakani. In back are advisor Suchi Patton, Kalen Patton, advisor Alan Cone, advisor Chris Coco, Charles Cheng, Alex Patton and advisor Tim Doyle.
Local Scouts make 12-day trek through northern N.M. Test survival skills, teamwork after training JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Nine Boy Scouts 14 to 16 years old from Johns Creek comprised Crew 725-I, which recently completed a trip to Philmont Scout Camp in Cimarron, N.M., where they and
four adult advisors made an arduous 12-day trek in the wilderness of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Philmont is a 214-square-mile mountainous ranch in northern New Mexico maintained by the Boy Scouts of America where Scouts can come to test their outdoor skills. During their 12-day trek, Crew 725-I, led by 14-year-old Star Scout Sam Frey, hiked a 64-mile
route that took them between elevations of 6,500 feet to 11,700 feet above sea level. The Scouts carried all of the essential gear throughout their entire trek, including food, necessary crew gear and water, while navigating with only a map and compass. In addition to the backpacking experience, other activities enjoyed by the crew included firearms practice with both black powder
rifle and .30-06 rifle, rock climbing and rappelling, 3D archery, tomahawk throwing and fly-fishing. The crew trained extensively in preparation for their trek through a series of conditioning hikes over the past year in Georgia and along the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina and South Carolina. During the hikes, teamwork was emphasized through the sharing of crew tasks by the
Scout-led crew, with adults participating in advisory roles. Crew participation at Philmont is accomplished through a lottery selection. Because of its popularity among Scout troops, application for attendance at Philmont is allowed only once every two years. The Scouts and advisors are part of Troop 27, chartered out of Johns Creek Christian Church, on Bell Road.
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September 2013-November 2013 Call 770-751-2660 for more information and to register, or visit www.nfultonhospital.com. SUPPORT GROUPS Nicotine Cessation Group Every Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Join with other men and women seeking motivation, education and support to live free of nicotine. The only requirement for attendance is the desire to start the journey. Contact Pam at 404-428-8799 for more information.
Rotary Club of J.C. - N. F. holds Sept. 11 remembrance JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Rotary Club of Johns Creek – North Fulton will gather to remember and reflect upon the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during a remembrance event at Northview High School auditorium. The community is invited to the free event that will honor the service and sacrifices of first responders and military personnel. The event is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, and will feature retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Glenn F. Spears, a Rotary Club member and Johns Creek resident who was the commander of the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews
Air Force Base in Maryland on Sept. 11. Spears will speak about his role as the operational and installation commander that day responsible for the safe airlift of President George W. Bush and other national leaders. The remembrance event will also feature an appearance by the Johns Creek Veterans Association, the Wounded Warrior Foundation, the Johns Creek Fire and Police departments and local elected officials. Northview High School is at 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. For information, call 678-824-2403 or email info@ RotaryJohnsCreek.com.
Chamber looking school juniors NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Leadership North Fulton is seeking qualified and outstanding high school juniors to form the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) class of 2013. These juniors will develop foundational leadership skills, personally network with community and government leaders and with each other and help improve their community through service with local charitable organizations. They will meet directly with Georgia state representatives, directors of college admissions, local government officials, business leaders and nonprofit directors in the North Fulton area. To learn more, visit www.leadershipnorthfulton.com and click on the Emerging Leaders link. For more information, contact Britt Faunce at bdfaunce@gmail.com. Applications are due by Sept. 6.
Look Good, Feel Better Wednesday, 9/11 and 11/13 10 a.m. to noon A cosmetologist will discuss how to care for skin and hair to combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free make-up and skin care products are provided. Call Ryan at 404-582-6153 to register. Caring, Sharing, and Learning: Breast Cancer Support Group Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Cope and connect with others who are facing the same struggles. Please call Micah Brown, RN, Breast Health Nurse Navigator, at 770-751-2556 for location and to register. WomenHeart Support Group Second Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Classroom C WomenHeart, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, brings support and education to women who are at risk or who already have heart disease and would like to know more about risk factors and symptoms. We will be addressing different topics each month. To register, call Nicki at 404-386-6037. Ostomy Support Group Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Classroom C This group is open to anyone who has or will have an ostomy and any friends, family or supporters. The meeting structure is informal with group discussion and guest speakers to be scheduled at various times throughout the year. Call John Dorso at 678-694-8726 to register or to obtain more information. COMMUNITY EDUCATION Babysitting Workshop Saturdays, 9/14 and 11/2 9am-2pm, Sunday 10/20 1-5:30 Teaches children ages 11-14 how to be prepared and responsible babysitters. Bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch and drink. $30 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR* Saturday, 9/7, 10/5 and 11/9 CPR course for the community. Adult and child CPR, 9 a.m. to noon; $35 Adult, child and infant CPR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $45 Healthcare Provider CPR Saturday 11/16 9am-1pm CPR course for healthcare professionals. $55 Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Saturdays 9/28 and 10/26 The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA) offers classes at North Fulton Hospital to teach diabetes self-management skills. Call Katie at 404-527-7180 for more information and to register.
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tions; postpartum care; and comfort, relaxation, breathing and coping techniques for labor support. $100 per couple; registration required. Water Birth Thursday, 9/5, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31 and 11/14 7:00 p.m. For couples desiring to learn about the option of a water birth delivery. Completion of the class is required to be considered for water birth at NFH. $30.00 per couple; registration required. Call 770- 751-2660 for more information and to register. Maternity Tours Please join one of our Women’s Health nurses in the hospital atrium on alternating Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery suites, Mother/Baby Unit and the Neonatal ICU. The tour last approximately one hour. Please call 770-7512660 for the schedule and to register. SPECIAL EVENTS LifeSouth Blood Drive Wednesday November 20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Fulton Hospital Classrooms Give blood, and help save up to three lives with just one donation. LifeSouth is a community blood center, which means the blood collected in your community goes to local hospital patients. Child Safety & Self Defense Class Sunday September 8 from 1:30pm-4:30pm Is your child ever safe enough? Class is for 6-10 year olds and their parents on. Children are taught how to recognize, avoid and escape dangerous people and situations. For more information and to register, visit www. revvedupkids. com or call 678-526-3335. $35 AARP Safe Driver Class Wednesday, 9/18, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Geared to the safety needs of the older driver, this program will cover laws, handling special situations, freeway traffic, aggressive drivers, how medication may affect driving, and much more. Insurance companies in the state of Georgia offer a 15% discount for three years to those who have completed this course. Registration is required; $14 ($12 with AARP membership) Power of Pink Friday, 9/20, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us at our annual luncheon, fashion show, and silent auction to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and breast health. Tickets are $75/ person or $700/table (10), and are available at www. CheckUpForChicks.com/PowerOfPink.com. Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Fallfest & Health Fair Saturday, 10/19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 69 North Main Street, Alpharetta. Join us at this fun family event. Free health screenings—blood pressure, BMI, bone density, total cholesterol, and glucose—will be available in the Bagley House. *AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.
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Schools grow by 700 students from 2012 Enrollment in area schools remains stable with fewer than 100 new students By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – In just its second year of operation, Cambridge High School has hit enrollment targets and will likely rival its North Fulton neighbors in enrollment by next year. The benefit of the growth at Cambridge has spread to other schools, with Milton and Alpharetta high schools posting lower numbers more in line with available capacity. For the first time in several years, enrollment at Milton High now hovers around the 2,000 mark – welcome relief for a school that housed nearly 2,700 students just two years ago – and well above the school’s capacity of 1,950 students. Enrollment at Alpharetta High School is also in line with the school’s capacity, with 2,065 students this year in a school built for 2,175. School system officials said the 10-day enrollment count for the 2013-2014 school year stands at 94,568, but will likely change slightly over the next several days. Enrollment
generally rises after the Labor Day holiday. “There were no surprises [with the enrollment count],” said Yngrid Huff, executive director of operational planning for Fulton Schools. “We’ve been actively monitoring enrollment since three weeks before school started. The 10-day count is the third warm body count [we’ve had so far], and is falling within our enrollment projections.” The 10-day count showed an increase of 705 students from the sixth day count, and nearly 1,700 students from the third day count. “Last year, Fulton County Schools grew a modest 238 students from the sixth to 10th day period, a stark difference from this year,” added Huff. Fulton County School System continues to be the fourth largest school system in Georgia, and is projected to reach – or exceed – its projection of 95,041 students in its 101 schools by the official onemonth headcount. In North Fulton, enrollment remained steady with a modest growth of fewer than 100 students in grades K-12.
Decreases at the elementary grades were offset by gains at 10-Day enrollment for North the middle and high school level. School 2012-13 2013-14 The surge in new home construction North Elementarythroughout Fulton could an equal Abbotts Hill point to 752 740 surge in enrollment617 in the 579 Alpharetta coming years. Amana* 477 504 Barnwell 796 803 Birmingham Falls 653 752 Cogburn Woods 939 907 Crabapple Crossing 754 775 Creek View 1,011 975 Dolvin 923 894 Esther Jackson 632 626 Findley Oaks 698 724 Fulton Sunshine* 570 570 Hembree Springs 782 805 Hillside 724 692 Lake Windward 784 740 Manning Oaks 787 787 Main Street Acad.* 650 650 Medlock Bridge 669 636 Mimosa 1,060 1,095 Mountain Park 868 840 New Prospect 591 571 Northwood 737 741 Ocee 759 794 River Eves 837 844 Roswell North 1,109 1,058 Shakerag 794 825 State Bridge Crossing 824 824 Summit Hill 789 714 Sweet Apple 751 698 Wilson Creek 871 826 Elementary total 23,208 22,989 (-219)
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Middle Schools Amana Charter* 176 214 Autrey Mill 1,394 1,378 Crabapple 947 945 Elkins Pointe 1,040 1,101 Haynes Bridge 690 746 Holcomb Bridge 801 817 Hopewell 1,356 1,330 Main Street Acad.* 161 217 Northwestern 1,311 1,339 River Trail 1,520 1,439 Taylor Road 1,054 1,023 Webb Bridge 1,367 1,351 Middle total 11,817 11,900 (+83)
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Alpharetta 2,100 2,065 Cambridge 1,080 1,538 Centennial 1,869 1,911 Chattahoochee 1,806 1,853 Independence 280 278 Johns Creek 1,970 1,973 Milton 2,179 2,007 Northview 1,839 1,901 Roswell 2,319 2,233 Fulton Science* 259 171 HS total 15,701 15,930 (+229)
North Fulton total 50,726 50,819 (+93) System total 94,863 95,568 (+705) *charter schools
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Tailgate fun: football, burgers & brats By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There will be grilling, music, games and of course, college football on Sept. 7, as the Alpharetta community celebrates with a tailgating party on Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta. The occasion: the UGA vs. South Carolina game, which will be displayed on an LED screen that’s 8-feet tall and 12-feet wide. The event will feature up to 20 grills along the street, with fare being cooked up by various community groups, restaurants and assorted vendors. “We didn’t want it just to be professional grillers; we wanted it to be a real community activity,” said Mary Ulich, director of operations at the Lionheart School. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Lionheart School, which provides a specialized learning environment. The participants of the grilling are varied indeed. Some examples are the North Fulton Alliance of Young Professionals, Alpharetta United Methodist Church, Sis and Moon’s artist collaborative, various restaurants from the area and even a group of Monday Night Football fans. The fare will include a plethora of foods. Whatever can be cooked on a grill will be there – from hot dogs to burgers to brats to pulled pork and everything in between, Ulich said. There will be prizes for the top grillers, which will be awarded at halftime.
If you go... What: Grilling & Gridiron Tailgate Party Where: Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta When: 2 p.m. Sept. 7 Cost: $15 for grill tasting, $25 for grill and beer Information: 770-772-4555 In addition to the tailgating and the football game, there will be art provided by the “Lionheartisans,” the student art group at the school, as well as music performed by the UGA Red Coat Alumni Band. “So you can see, it’s kind of a fun mix of the community,” said Ulich. “What we were really going for here was an event that welcomed all aspects of the community.”
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Firehouse Subs donates equipment to JCFD $10,000 piece of training equipment used to train public to use extinguishers By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – City officials and the Johns Creek Fire Department gathered Aug. 27 at the Old Alabama Road Firehouse Subs, but they came for more than just a sandwich. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was on hand to award a $10,000 piece of training equipment to the fire department. The third time was the charm for Fire Chief Jeff Hogan and his staff. The JCFD had applied twice before for a grant before receiving this one. But patience won out. The fire department received the BullEx ITS Fire Extinguisher Training System. “We are proud to have this equipment,” Hogan said. “The BullEx System will be used to educate the public. We will use it at the Fire Academy and as part of our safety education for students and homeowners.” The system will allow firefighters to instruct the community on the safe and proper use of fire extinguishers through
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Snake bites on rise at area vets By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. —Sam, a 9-year-old boxer, has been bitten by snakes at least twice in the past month in his Windward neighborhood in Alpharetta. The first time, no venom was transmitted, but the second time, his face swelled and he needed anti-venom. When his owner, Mikki Funderburke, took Sam to the Animal Emergency Center of North Fulton, 900 Mansell Road in Roswell, she learned other dogs had also been bitten by snakes recently at a rate of one per day, she said. At the Alpharetta Animal Hospital, 80 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta, staff confirmed a
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threatening. “Snake venom is very toxic and destroys tissue very quickly,� Itkin said. “The other concern is that owners may not recognize that they may have walked into a nest. Then there’s the human risk as well, and they are just as nasty to us. “We see snake bites typically into late October.�
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New Citrix office comes to Milton By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The opening of a new Citrix office in Milton has given the city another opportunity to make strides within the business front. Citrix, a company dedicated to mobile workstyles and cloud service solutions, had its grand opening reception for its new office on Monday, Aug. 26 at 13560 Morris Road, Suite 2500. Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood was present for the ribbon cutting and said he was excited to have a high quality company coming to Milton to add to the strong business base. “Not only does this mean job possibilities, but also helping to fill the gap that Milton not only has open land and lots of nice places to live, but we’ve got some really good companies here too,” Lockwood said. Al Nash, executive director of Progress Partners Atlanta, said that the opening of the new office is just another sign of what the Milton area has to offer technological companies. “This whole North Fulton region is very attractive for companies looking to continue to grow and expand, so we’re really excited about this,” Nash said. The new office currently staffs about 125 employees and is looking to grow to over 250 within the next several years, said Citrix regional director Robert Ruppel. Additionally, the office in-
cludes state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a demonstration center. Tom Eacobacci, vice president of worldwide services at Citrix systems, said the company has enjoyed tremendous growth within the last 25 years. A lot of that growth is due to the support of the state of Georgia. He added that the Milton office will serve as headquarters for the Southeast sales team and the primary facility for customer service and technical support. “I’m looking forward to our continued growth and success going forward,” Eacobacci said.
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The official ribbon cutting at the grand opening reception of the Citrix office in Milton.
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VP Tom Eacobacci, left, and VP Craig Stilwell, right, talk about Citrix at the office opening reception.
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One of the meeting rooms at the new Citrix location.
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A home built for the generations
Pricing products and services crucial for success
Or more specifically, multi-generations... There is a niche market in real estate for multi-generational housing. During the recession when you thought about a multi-generational home, the first thought that might occur would be children moving back home with parents because of the tough economy, underemployment, divorce and so on. But the need for a home that would accommodate more than one family was there before the downturn and the need still exists today, with our aging population. We often see homebuyers who consider the possibility of an aging parent moving in with them at some point in the future and include that factor in their home search criteria, but rarely find suitable accommodations for an older relative. Too often, a bedroom on the main level won’t offer the space needed or provide the feeling of having a private space. Finished basements typically involve stairs, which can be a problem with access and mobility.
Are you pricing your products and services correctly? Is your pricing competitive to other companies who offer the same things you do? Pricing your products and services properly is very important for any small business to be successful. There are many things to take into account when setting a price. Knowing the price thresholds of your target customer, tracking and monitoring your competitors and understanding the potential demand are just a few things you need to consider. The good news is that you have a lot of flexibility on how you set prices. The key is setting a price where you make money. First and foremost, your price and the volume sold needs to cover your fixed and variable costs and also generate a profit. If done correctly, profit margins can help you grow your business and your bank account. Overpricing can reduce demand if competitors offer the same products or services for a lower price. Underpricing may attract more customers, but could lead to financial challenges and the perception by customers that your products and services
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A detached guest house or small addition can be perfect, but don’t typically exist in a subdivision. There would be demand for a product with more than one master suite or a true in-law suite setup with living room, kitchen and separate access. As the economy in our area continues to improve and builders return to strong levels of construction, as they seem to be doing, a builder who seeks to fill this vacant need in housing would certainly reap the rewards. Bob Strader is a local realtor with the NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. Visit his blogs liveincumming. com or liveinalpharetta.com or email him: info@thenorthgroup.com.
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are “cheap.” You should continually be testing new pricing models. Monitoring the volume sold and profit margins for each product will help you hone in on the price that produces the greatest profit. How you set the price of your products and services could be the difference between success or failure of your small business. Dick Jones is the Founder and President of Jones Simply Sales in Alpharetta, Ga. As a fourth generation sales professional, he has over 30 years of experience advising, coaching, consulting and working with small business owners.
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The Advanced Auto Parts store staff in Cumming at their ribbon cutting ceremony last month.
Advance Auto Parts opens in Cumming Business: Advance Auto Parts Opened: June 2013 Owners: Justin Brown (general manager) and Steve Sterling (district leader) What: Automotive aftermarket retailer with parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items. Dependable and fast service along with the right parts at the right price is available for customers during day hours. Where: 1625 Buford Highway in Cumming Hours: Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call: 678-648-1855 Web: www.AdvanceAutoParts.com
Business: Xclusive Stylz Opened: May 2013 Owner: Kristin Morris What: Offering hairstylist, color specialist, makeup artist. Services include women’s designer haircuts, color, highlights, color correction, blowouts, up-dos and formal styles, keratin treatments, perms, relaxers, hair straightening, organic facials, facial waxing and makeup application. NYR Organic products. Where: 41 Milton Ave., Suite 202 in Alpharetta Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday by appointment. Call: 404-957-1561 Email: Xclusivestylz.km@ gmail.com Web: www.Facebook.com/ xclusivestylz or www. us.nyrorganic.com/shop/kristinmorris
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North Fulton Hospital appoints CFO ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Hospital announced that Lyra Howalt has been appointed as chief financial officer. She brings 28 years of experience in public accounting, finance and the managed care industry to North Fulton Hospital. Howalt, a certified public accountant, comes to North Fulton Hospital after serving as CFO for HOWALT Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, N.C. Prior to her time in North Carolina, she served as managing principal with Lincoln Financial Advisors in Atlanta for four years. During her previous time in Atlanta, Howalt found a love for the city, and she is happy to return to the city she now calls home. She moved to Roswell with her husband Terry, and she has two grown daughters. “I love North Fulton Hospital,” Howalt said when asked about the new position. “My husband came to North Fulton Hospital for care several times when we lived here previously. We had great experiences then, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join the administration here.” For more information, visit www.nfultonhospital. com or call 770-751-2500.
Understanding sensory processing seminar SUWANEE, Ga. — A free parent seminar to define sensory processing and its impact on a child’s attention, learning, behavior, motor skills, social skills and emotional development is taking place from 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Kid’s Creek Therapy, 3905 Johns Creek Court, Suite 250 in Suwanee. Dr. Bethany Bearden, M.S., OTR/L, an occupational therapist who is certified in sensory integration, will discuss symptoms and signs of sensory processing problems and how they may affect everyday activities. Bearden will also discuss how sensory processing disorder can be helped. A free consultation will be available for all attendees. Seating is limited, so call 678-888-5221 or email to frontdesk@kidscreektherapy.com to reserve a spot.
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Sequoia Golf buys golf properties in North Fulton, Forsyth ATLANTA — Sequoia Golf, an Atlanta-based golf ownership and management company, has acquired three of the top private clubs in the North Fulton/ Forsyth area – White Columns, Atlanta National and Polo Golf and Country Club.
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Joe Guerra, president and CEO of Sequoia, says the company plans to invest $4.5 million in capital resources at the three clubs, which will be separate from Sequoia’s 20-plus Atlanta courses that are part of the Canongate family, including Windermere and Olde Atlanta in Forsyth County. The acquisition of the three clubs adds to Sequoia’s list of premium private clubs, which includes the Woodlands outside Houston.
Laurel Springs grand re-opening CUMMING, Ga. — The Laurel Springs Golf Club is holding a grand re-opening with its new Mini Verde Bermuda greens the weekend of Sept. 6 through Sept. 8. Events include ceremonial tee shots Friday evening, Sept. 6, member play over the entire weekend and a member appreciation function Saturday night, Sept.7. “We are really pleased to be able to re-open the golf course with only a one-week delay in spite of the heavy rains and less-than-perfect growing conditions this summer,” said Ken Kennedy, LSGC general manager. “Our new greens will be much more heat and humidity-tolerant, and will provide our members and guests many years of excellent play. We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of our membership during this renovation period.” Laurel Springs is a private Jack Nicklaus signature golf course in South Forsyth.
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Unique after school program helps get homework done in school ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Tutor Shop, a locally owned and operated educational-based company, is bringing a unique after school program to North Fulton elementary schools. The Tutor Shop’s after school program employs degreed, experienced teachers that help students get their homework completed, study for tests and finish class projects, as well as support their remedial and enrichment work. And it’s all done in the school, five days a week, before parents pick them up. “When we pitched the idea to principals around the county, and they told us they wanted to enroll their own children, we knew we were on to something,” said Terri Eisenberg, co-owner and teacher. Snacks and physical activity are also included, along with other components such as chess, art, technology, study skills/leadership and more. “I feel our idea is perfect for today’s busy lives,” said Eisenberg. “Our goal is to get families away from the homework table and back to the dinner table.” Tutor Shop’s after school program is in 10 elementary schools with plans to expand throughout Fulton County and surrounding counties. For information, email terri@tutorshops.com.
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Roswell’s Red Bandanna celebrates grand re-opening
From left, Chris Lee, owner of Mathnasium of Johns Creek and Mathnasium of South Forsyth receiving his award for Top 10 Center Performance from Larry Martinek, Mathnasium co-founder, at the 2013 International Convention in Denver, Colo.
Mathnasium of Johns Creek honored for outstanding performance
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Mathnasium of Johns Creek, 9945 Jones Bridge Road, was honored in July for its outstanding performance at the ninth annual Mathnasium International Franchise Convention. The Johns Creek Mathnasium center won the award for Top 10 Center Performance selected from a pool of more than 350 Mathnasium franchise locations in the U.S. “This award speaks to the great success we’ve had with the students who study at
location, 2500 Old Alabama Road, of Red Bandanna Pet Food, an Atlanta family-owned and operated, 13-store chain of natural, raw and holistic pet food, supplements, treats, chews, shampoos, accessories and toys for dogs and cats, recently celebrated a grand re-opening. The event served as the launch of Red Bandanna’s own Rusty’s Bakery, a new endeavor opened by chef Tisha Garcia, formerly proprietor of Wedding Cakes and More. To celebrate the grand re-opening, Red Bandanna held an event featuring bakery samples, vendors (Nature’s Variety, Taste of the Wild, Weruva, Earthborn and Stella and Chewy’s) and coupons for store products. The event also featured the Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption, a nonprofit pug dog and pug mix rescue group, which had foster pugs on hand for a meet-and-greet and information session. To accommodate for the new bakery, the Roswell store was closed for six weeks during remodeling. The store is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Sundays). Call 770-587-6900, or for more information on Red Bandanna Pet Food, visit www.rbpetfood.com.
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » STEELY DAN
Donald and Walter will be joined by those same eight brilliant supporting musicians, now appearing as the Bipolar Allstars (featuring Keith Carlock on drums, Freddie Washington on bass, Jim Beard on keyboards and Jon Herington on guitar), along with the Borderline Brats--three sublime, soulful songbirds. Together, they will treat audiences to selections from Steely Dan's extraordinary fourdecade catalog. 8 p.m. Sept. 7. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit vzwamp.com.
whom are immigrants to North America from the Caribbean. 8 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and 3 p.m. Sept. 8. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. 2800 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
“WINNIE THE POOH” AT DANCING GOAT THEATRE
Winnie the Pooh is Christopher Robin’s fat little bear of very little brain, who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat “a little something.” However, he finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit, with his countless relations. Pooh’s intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. Shows are 11 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and 3 p.m. Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please visit performingartsnorth.org.
Grammy nominee Engelbert Humperdinck fills the Cobb Energy Centre with the romantic music he so beautifully sings and can thank for his success. 7 p.m. Sept. 15. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
THEATRE » “'DA KINK IN MY HAIR”
Set in a Caribbean hair salon in Toronto, “'da Kink in My Hair” gives voice to eight black women who tell their unforgettable stories in a kaleidoscope of drumming, singing and dance. It is a testament to the challenges and triumphs in the lives of contemporary black women, many of
COLORS OF FALL AT SEXTON HALL
Kick off autumn and support your local artists. Sawnee Artists Association features local fine artists and highly skilled craftsmen in this show which features a variety of artistic mediums. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 3 - 7. 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-2178.
PLEIN AIR CHALLENGE ART RECEPTION AND CELEBRATION
A free art show, reception, and award ceremony with live music, wine and light refreshments. Complimentary music performance by Gwinnett School of Music. Free and open to the public. Sep 14. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Tannery Row Artist Colony, 554 West Main St., Buford. Please call 770-978-5154 or visit gwinnettpl.org.
YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL
More than 400 artists and crafters from 38 states and two countries display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Live entertainment, children's corner activities, crafter demonstrations and fabulous festival foods. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 5 - 8. Stone Mountain Park’s Events Meadow. Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please visit stonemountainpark.com.
Taylor Kinzel Gallery hosts nationally renowned artist Bob Ichter. Ichter will demonstrate his award-winning pastelon-suede techniques and discuss the origins and ideas that have inspired his unique paintings. 6 p.m. Sept. 6. 16 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. Please visit taylorkinzelgallery.com.
"FLIGHT AND FANCY" EXHIBIT BY JOHN WESTMARK
“Flight and Fancy” is the theme of this new exhibit of paintings by John Westmark. The primary materials used in the paintings are store-bought paper sewing patterns applied directly to canvas. 5-9 p.m. Sept. 6. 2 Rules Fine Art, 85 Church St., Marietta. Please call 404-355-6897 or visit 2rulesfineart.com.
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through December. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.
SEVENTH ANNUAL ATLANTA ARTS FESTIVAL
The seventh annual Atlanta Arts Festival is a professionally juried fine arts event that will fill Atlanta’s Piedmont Park with color and life. Ranked among the Top 100 Fine Art and Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2012, the festival brings 200 local and nationally recognized artists from an eclectic mix of 12 mediums. Festival-goers will enjoy artist demonstrations and classes, live music, crafts for the kids and festival cuisine. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 - 15. 400 Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 770-941-9660 or visit AtlantaArtsFestival. com.
EVENTS » HOWLPHARETTA GHOST TOUR
A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta including stories of historical events combined with recent actual spooky encounters. Stop by many of your favorite local spots downtown to find out the real scoop. 8-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday
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ST. JAMES UMC INSPIRATIONAL JAZZFEST The annual St. James JazzFest will feature the sounds of the Joe Gransden Big Band, Jazz Drummer Brien Andrews and renowned vocalist Sisaundra Lewis. All tickets include the concert and a professionally catered meal. Vendors will selling merchandise on site. All concert proceeds benefit the church's scholarship fund. 4 – 9 p.m. Sept. 7. St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta. Please call 678-762-1543 or visit stjamesumc.org.
SEPT. 11 REMEMBRANCE EVENT
The Rotary Club of Johns Creek will gather in Northview High School’s auditorium to reflect upon the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The community is invited to honor the first responders and military personnel. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11. 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-8242403 or visit RotaryJohnsCreek.com.
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ALPHARETTA YMCA 15-YEAR CELEBRATION
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Celebrate 15 years of the Alpharetta YMCA serving our community. Event will be at the outdoor pool at the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA. Sept. 7. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-3532.
BENEFITS AND MARATHONS » TERANCE MATHIS CELEBRITY GOLF OUTING FOR ALS
Join Terance Mathis and other former NFL players and celebrities for a day of golf and ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's Disease) awareness. Each group of three will be paired with a celebrity team captain. Awards for top teams. Prizes for feats such as longest drive and hole in one. Proceeds benefit the Emory ALS Center. 10 a.m. Sept. 9. Alpharetta Athletic Club, 3430 Highway Nine North, Milton. Please call 770-4752300.
Community groups and restaurants will set up tailgating displays and grills to create fabulous dishes. The UGA vs. South Carolina game will be shown on an 8-by-12 screen. 2 p.m. Sept. 7. Old Roswell St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-772-4555 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
GUITARIST LAURENCE JUBER
The Six String Social Club presents guitarist Laurence Juber. The lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings, Juber is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso. 8 - 10:30 p.m. Sept. 14. 11420 Crabapple Road, Roswell. Please visit sixstringsocialclub.com.
THE NATIONAL
The National brings a unique brand of indie rock to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 8 p.m. Sept. 9. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
IRONKIDS ALPHARETTA
Kids ages 6-15 can test their strength and go the distance in the swimming, biking and running competition. Emphasis on fitness and fun. One of only 12 competitions nationwide. Distances vary with age group. 7 a.m. Sept. 15. 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-2811 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
RUN IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS
The fourth Run/Walk In Defense of Animals 5K. Proceeds go to the animal welfare projects at IDA. Participants get a free T-shirt, breakfast snacks and water. 7 9 a.m. Sept. 14. 7765 St. Marlo Country Club Parkway, Duluth. Please call 678-469-2406.
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Balanced Hornets rally past Knights Jacksons score 2 TDs each for Roswell By MIKE BLUM
news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell and Centennial engaged in an of-
fensive shootout last Friday night, Aug. 30, at Centennial, with the Hornets emerging with a 39-30 season-opening victory in large part due to a
more balanced attack. The Hornets had almost 270 yards rushing and 200 passing to overcome the Knights, who passed for 220 yards, but were held to around 60 yards rushing, including
quarterback sacks. Centennial’s Alex Richemond returned the second-half kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown, but the Hornets scored 17 points on their next three possessions to erase a 17-9 deficit and held on to the lead as two teams swapped touchdowns after that. It was the first game for Roswell head coach John Ford, who said he felt his team played well apart from a few turnovers on offense and some big plays allowed on defense. A pair of early Roswell turnovers enabled the Knights to jump out to a 10-0 lead, with Centennial’s touchdown coming on a 2-yard pass from Matthew Harries to Alex Estes, one of three TD passes by Harries, starting at quarterback for the first time. By the time the Centennial offense scored again, Roswell had taken a 26-17 lead, with Harries hitting Christian Robinson for 25 yards and Caden Herring for 46 yards to twice pull the Knights within a score of the Hornets. But Roswell answered each time, getting contributions from a number of the team’s skill position players on offense.
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Brothers Kendrick and Shakur Jackson both scored two touchdowns for the Hornets, one each running and receiving. The two combined for 115 yards rushing on 11 carries and had 63 total yards receiving with two catches each. Mechane Slade and freshman Sheldon Evans added another 114 yards rushing, and quarterback Matt Cory completed 18 of 24 passes for 200 yards and three scores. Slade also had three receptions for 65 yards, with Hunter Coleman leading the Hornets with seven catches for 95 yards, including Cory’s first TD pass. Kendrick Jackson’s 9-yard run and the first of two field goals by Shavi Bash pulled the Hornets within 10-9 at the half. Coleman’s 28-yard scoring catch after a long drive again got Roswell within a point, with a 36-yard field goal by Bash and Shakur Jackson’s 21-yard run putting Roswell on top 26-17. Cory threw touchdown passes of 38 yards to Kendrick Jackson and 7 yards to Shakur Jackson to match a pair of Centennial scores. Centennial coach Jeff Carlberg said he was pleased with the play of his offense, but noted, “We didn’t run as well as we needed to.” Harries was 14 of 20 passing for 220 yards and three touchdowns, but suffered several sacks. With nine first-time starters, Carlberg had some questions about his defense, and the Knights struggled to stop a balanced Roswell attack. Ford said the Roswell defense “played hard and gave a great effort down the stretch. We just allowed some big plays.”
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Tips on trucking for DIY movers (NAPSI)—When it’s time to move to your college dorm, your first apartment, your family house, your scaleddown empty nest or whenever you have a new home, you may be able to save time, trouble and money by doing it yourself. To make driving your own moving truck easier, heed these smart safety hints from the experts at Penske Truck Rental: • Have a handle on what you haul. Most truck rental agreements include language from the U.S. Department of Transportation prohibiting the “carrying or hauling of explosives and other dangerous articles.” That means don’t pack flammable items such as paint, chemicals and cleaning materials, flammable solvents, propane, gasoline and the like. Your rental agent can explain it all to you. • Take your time. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination and be aware of possible bottlenecks along the way. Be mindful of rush hour traffic, too, and plan accordingly. • Get acquainted with the vehicle. Familiarize yourself with the truck’s switches and gauges.
Homeownership Is Growing Among Hispanics (NAPSI)—The demographic portrait of the U.S.—particularly its urban centers—is changing. That’s the word from the experts at the Brookings Institution who report that in the period 2000 to 2010, nonwhites and Hispanics accounted for 98 percent of population growth in large metro areas of the U.S. According to William Frey, author of the Brookings report, “The New Metro Minority Map: Regional Shifts in Hispanics, Asians, and Blacks from Census 2010,” growing Hispanic populations are driving demographic shifts in major American cities. He observed that during that decade, 29 of the 100 largest metro areas more than doubled their Hispanic populations. Hispanics are also the fastest-growing group of first-time homebuyers, according to the “2012 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report” published by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Responding To Opportunity This growth in the Hispanic market
is reflected in the way some—but not all—real estate companies are responding to the opportunity. For example, one company in particular, Century 21 Real Estate LLC, is actively recruiting Hispanic entrepreneurs who want to help other members of their community become homeowners, while pursuing a career with unlimited earning potential. At the same time, to better serve its clients, the company has created a Facebook page designed to connect with the Hispanic community. The page has the theme “It’s Our Time.” Part Of A Market Trend? The uptick reported in Hispanic first-time homeownership is consistent with what may be a general market trend. According to Rick Davidson, president and CEO, Century 21 Real Estate LLC, “The market is still presenting opportunities for first-time buyers.” He also observed that according to the National Association of Realtors’ April “Existing-Home Sales” report, pricing for sellers has trended upward for 14 consecutive months.
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Pet oxygen masks added to Alpharetta fire trucks By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Firefighters with the Alpharetta Fire Department will now be able to better resuscitate pets involved in house fires and other emergencies after receiving new life-saving gear to put on their trucks. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, firefighters and K-9 officers were trained by Alpharetta Animal Hospital veterinarian Miguel Perales on how to use the new equipment. The gear, which comes in kit form, includes pet-specific oxygen masks and charts outlining procedures to follow. Perales demonstrated how to use the oxygen masks on Diego, a staff member’s dog who came in for dental cleaning. “Human masks are not made for animals,” Perales instructed the firefighters. “You need a very tight seal.” He added that while the causes of cardiac arrest are different in animals than in humans, the basic principals of administering CPR are the same. “Speed is of an essence. The faster you start respiration and compressions, the greater the success rate,” Perales said. Perales also demonstrated how to administer chest compressions, saying a two-minute cycle was recommended. Additionally, he discussed how to approach the animals in order to avoid getting bitten. Sharon Smith was inspired to find the O2 Fur Life Oxygen masks after her husband, a volunteer with the city’s Fire Corps, came home one night after a house fire and told her that while the family had escaped the fire, a young girl’s beloved pet had died of smoke inhalation. “They had grown up together,” Smith said. “She was inconsolable—it just broke her heart. So this is really for her.” Through fundraising efforts, Smith was able to purchase the kits from a manufacturer and get them to the Department of Public Safety. She added that they wanted to be successful with the kits in Alpharetta, and then work toward rolling the gear out on the fire trucks in Milton, Roswell and Johns Creek. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ OxygenFurPets to learn more about donations.
Dr. Miguel Perales uses gauze to wipe at Diego’s mouth while Firefighter Jeff Morrison looks on.
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Dr. Miguel Perales demonstrates how to use pet-specific oxygen masks.
Sharon Smith was inspired by a young girl who lost her dog in a fire to find pet-saving oxygen masks designed for the snouts of animals.
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Johns Creek Poetry Group welcomes Whitten By JULIA POTAPOFF news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Poetry Group gathered at Northeast Spruill Oaks Library on Saturday, Aug. 24 to greet highly acclaimed Alabama poet Joseph Whitten. Introducing the poet was none other than Sandy Hokanson, who has been president of the Georgia Poetry Society since 2010. “My favorite thing about poetry is that it’s so eclectic and you never know what to expect,” Hokanson said. “Everyone has their own voice.” Whitten read a selection of poems about his family from his new book, “Learning to Tell Time,” which took him about two years to craft. Members of the Georgia
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Members of the Johns Creek Poetry Group discuss selections of their poetry in critique groups at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road in Johns Creek. Poetry Society also read selections of their poetry before breaking off into small critique groups. In each group, participants handed out copies of their poetry and the group discussed each poem’s quality
and offered suggestions. The Johns Creek Poetry Group will welcome Dr. James Green at their next gathering Sept. 21. Visit www.afpls.org/ northeast-spruill-oaks-branch for a full list of events.
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'Hooch dominates Forest Park JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee bounced back from its season-opening loss in the Georgia Dome, rolling to a 48-6 victory at home Friday, Aug. 30, against Forest Park. The Cougars led 21-0 at the half and pulled away in the final two periods, with Forest Park scoring its lone touchdown in the final period. Chattahoochee hit several big plays on the Panthers, traditionally one of the least successful football programs in the state. Avery Ward had four receptions for 135 yards, including touchdown catches of 67 and 40 yards. Colin Lisa caught three for 53 yards, including a 21-yard TD catch from Taz Wilson, who was seven of nine passing for 178 yards and three scores. Chase Nelson led the Cougars’ ground game, carrying 27 times for 126 yards, including touchdown runs of 21 and 12 yards. Sean Hoffman returned a Forest Park fumble 70 yards for a score, and reserve Hall Lauer added the final Chattahoochee touchdown on a 27-yard run. – Mike Blum
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Senior Tasleem “Taz” Wilson (2) fires a pass to ‘Hooch receiver Collin Lisa. ‘Hooch won the game 48-6.
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Junior Josh Weisberg (48) and senior Avery Ward (8) combine on a tackle against Forest Park. ‘Hooch won the game 48-6.
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Eagles get past Raiders in overtime By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Season-opening games often produce unusual occurrences, and that certainly was the case in Aug. 30’s Alpharetta-Milton game. The Milton Eagles escaped with a 31-24 overtime victory on their home field despite rushing for 0 yards in the second half with just 24 yards of total offense. The Eagles led 24-13 at the half and made it to overtime with the help of an Alpharetta penalty, which was called after the Raiders’ ball carrier on the play was seemingly in the end zone. The Raiders settled for a field goal to tie the game, and after Milton scored first in overtime, Alpharetta fumbled on the next play to hand the win to the Eagles. “Two years ago, Milton would have lost this game,” Eagles coach Howie DeCristofaro said. “We didn’t play well offensively or defensively in the second half, and we could have folded. I’m happy with the way the kids hung in there.” Alpharetta coach Jason Dukes said he was unhappy with the penalty that nullified what would have been the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, but was also displeased with the way his defense tackled in the first half. Milton’s Treyvon Paulk piled up 206 yards rushing in the opening period, even though about half of his carries produced negative yards. The Raiders held Paulk to 4
yards rushing in the second half before he shook loose for runs of 7 and 8 yards in overtime, the latter for the winning touchdown. The Milton defense, which played well apart from two plays in the first half, kept the Eagles in the game, stopping the Raiders several times in Milton territory in the final two periods plus overtime. “We did not come here and execute the way we should have,” Dukes said. “Our youth showed a little bit. The only way we’re going to get through struggles like this is to experience a game like this.” Paulk got loose down the sideline for 85 yards and a touchdown on Milton’s first play from scrimmage. But the Raiders retaliated when ace receiver Daniel Clements made a juggling reception for a 72yard catch-and-run score from first-time starting quarterback Austin King. The first of two interceptions by Milton’s Jordan Parisian led to a short drive by the Eagles that ended on Micco Brisker’s 7-yard run. The Eagles made it 17-7 on a 22-yard Jordan Genovese field goal following a 38-yard run by Paulk to the Alpharetta 9. The Raiders scored with one minute left in the half on an 80-yard strike down the middle from King to Andre Harton. But Milton’s Fred Tolliver returned the kickoff into Alpharetta territory, something he did four times on the night. Paulk broke loose for 45 yards and a score on the next play to make it 24-13 at the
Scoreboard LAST WEEK’S SCORES Milton 31, Alpharetta 24 (OT) Roswell 39, Centennial 30 Chattahoochee 48, Forest Park 6 South Forsyth 21, Northview 17 Riverwood 30, Cambridge 7 Lovett 14, Blessed Trinity 7 Fellowship 41, Lakeview 14 King’s Ridge 34, Pinecrest 10 St. Francis 47, Mt. Vernon 14 THIS WEEK’S GAMES Milton at Johns Creek Lambert at Roswell Harrison at Alpharetta Centennial at Etowah Blessed Trinity at Hart County Fellowship at Towns County St. Francis at King’s Ridge Mt. Pisgah at Model half. Defenses and turnovers ruled the second half until the Raiders put together a 64-yard drive that ended on a 2-yard touchdown run by Miles Smith on the first play of the fourth quarter. King passed for 50 yards on the drive, and pulled the Raiders within 24-21 on a two-point pass to Clements. Alpharetta would have taken the lead on a 48-yard run by Lem Cobbs midway through the final period, but the Raiders were called for a block in the back after Cobbs appeared to have crossed the goal line. The Raiders settled for Ryan Kopec’s tying 26-yard field goal, but failed on three
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Milton’s Treyvon Paulk takes his first carry around right end and dashes 85 yards for the Eagles’ first touchdown in the 31-24 overtime victory over Alpharetta. Paulk won the game with a 7-yard TD in overtime. straight plays needing only 2 yards for a first down inside the Milton 40 in the late going. The game ended on Alpharetta’s fourth turnover of the game, with Milton digging out the fumble after the Raiders put the ball on the ground. Paulk finished with 225 yards on 27 attempts, accounting for all but 32 yards of the team’s total offense. The Eagles completed only two passes,
none in the first half, and did not get their 10th first down until overtime, but committed just one turnover. King completed 21 of 38 passes for 323 yards and two TDs, but had a hand in all of the turnovers and missed a wide open Clements for what would have been a third quarter score. Clements and Harton combined for 11 catches for 263 yards.
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Smoltz estate up for $7.2M With acreage, amenities not your average mansion By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Former Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher John Smoltz was famous for his strikeouts, but the real homerun in his life just might be his $7.2 million estate in Milton with more amenities than many small towns. It is situated in the executive, gated community of Greystone off Hopewell Road nestled among nearly 20 acres of lush woodlands. The home is 18,000 square feet on three levels with 10 bedrooms and 14 baths. Each bedroom has a spectacular view of the grounds, and the home is replete with custom finishings. Also included are an au pair suite and studio apartment along with an eight-car garage. The home is being marketed by Harry Norman Realtors, and agent for the property Alex McGraw said the home is magnificently appointed to cater to any need as would befit an eight-time National League All-Star and the 1996 N.L. Cy Young Award winner. Smoltz has always been a superb athlete, no one-trick baseball pony with a 98-milean-hour fastball he. He had a basketball scholarship that he turned down to play baseball and toyed with earning a PGA
card a la Michael Jordan. He is even reputed to be an excellent bowler. So it is little wonder the estate is filled with more amenities as befits a sportsman. Outside, there is a custom-designed and configured 18-hole golf course. There is the obligatory swimming pool, but the grounds also contain a tennis court, basketball court and an NFL regulation football field. The property also contains a privately stocked fishing pond, and a jogging trail circuits the perimeter of the estate. The home is secured with double-gated entry, completely fenced and provides 24/7 multi-station security camera system. McGraw said Smoltz, now a baseball sportscaster, is looking to downsize. “He has a full-time landscaper who lives on the property. It certainly has appeal to a certain clientele,” he said. “We are marketing it through luxury publications such as Christie’s, the Wall Street Journal and of course the Internet – it’s on 500 sites on the Web. “The biggest challenge is there is not a large pool of buyers for a property like this. Most people are not interested in this amount of property. But we have had some corporate interest as a corporate retreat.” The home was built in 2002 and has had $10 million in renovations, McGraw said.
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Councilman defends ethics code policy In response to Steve Broadbent’s editorial in the Aug. 22 Johns Creek Herald, I would like to offer a different viewpoint. In my opinion, the issue is not free speech as he states, but rather that Broadbent in his current position on the City Planning Commission cannot both serve and lobby at the same time, and that policies should not change based on one incident. Furthermore, I believe that Broadbent’s proposed change, if accepted, would set the city on a course for internal divisions and controversy, in effect creating a house divided. The city’s current ethics ordinance was adopted after our founding and was modeled after the Sandy Springs ethics regulations. We have never had an issue with the current ordinance until this time and it is even stronger than our state ethic laws. Prior to the council work session, I contemplated the ramifications and purpose of Broadbent’s ethics change. Below follows the outline for my reasoning, a portion of which I shared with council that evening: “Someone once said ‘Change, for change’s sake, is a recipe for failure.’ Thankfully, our American heritage is one of sound, deliberate thinking. In the Declaration of Independence, our founders wrote, ‘Prudence indeed will dictate that government long established should not be changed for light and transient causes.’ As I review this proposed change, I asked myself, is this for a light and transient cause or is it ‘change, for change’s sake?’ What is the purpose for this change? Is the existing ordinance broken? 1. This proposed change
It has been a busy and confusing week in the news, I think. There have been lots of eclectic events – hence the headline of this column. Jeff Bezos, iconic CEO and 19 percent owner of Amazon, buys the mighty Washington Post – the poster child newspaper for how our democracy benefits from strong, independent and credible news sources. Think Watergate and think how history could have been radically altered had there not been a Washington Post around to bust a crooked president and force him to resign. We’re told that Bezos is paying a mere pittance for the Post – $250 million. Only a few years ago, the New York Times bought the Boston Globe for more than $1 billion and just recently sold it to Red Sox owner John Henry for $70 million. And meanwhile today, any mediocre money-losing 2-year-old online startup with a few followers sells for $300 or $400 million. What? So it looks like more bad news for the print news media, you say. Well, I am not so sure about that. Depends on how you look at it. “Context” can be a funny thing. And of course, the real smart folks among us – myself not included – tend to be wise because of their ability to see and understand context and what it means going forward. So what context do I have in mind? Well for starters, when the 12th richest person in the world (according to Forbes Magazine) and the founder and CEO of one of the most successful Internet companies on the planet (Amazon) invests a quarter billion dollars in print, I have to think that is a positive context for print. Bezos is no dummy, and I
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Broadbent’s proposed change...would set the city on a course for internal divisions and controversy, in effect creating a house divided. is offered by one person because his position on the Planning Commission, as clearly spelled out in our ethics ordinance, (which has not been modified since his assumption of those duties) precludes him from coming before the council to lobby or take adversarial positions to the City Council. His proposal strikes me as designed more for personal interest than the public interest. 2. Where would Broadbent’s path take this city? Our American heritage was infused with the wisdom of the ages of notables like Socrates, Plato, Cicero, Locke, Burke and the writings of the Bible. Wherever we can, we should seek consensus if it is possible to avoid a path of needless confrontations and division.”
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don’t think he invests in things that he believes will lose money or fail in the long run. And I think it is really significant to understand that, unlike much of corporate America, Bezos has always had the reputation for being willing to sacrifice short-term profits in order to build or create long-term profitable enterprises. That is, he is willing to invest in the future even if it doesn’t pay an immediate return. And Bezos is not alone in his bet on print. The richest person in the world and arguably the smartest investor – Warren Buffett – in the last two years or so has spent in the neighborhood of $400 million acquiring small and medium-sized newspapers around the country. What does Buffet know that all the print doomsayers don’t? Buffet recently was quoted as saying that “I believe that newspapers delivering comprehensive and reliable information to tightly bound communities … will remain viable for a long time.” Another piece of context just flashed across the radar screen Friday, Aug. 9. After estimated losses exceeding $300 million, AOL announced the closure of up to 40 percent of its 900 or so Patch sites and layoffs for 400-500 employees in an effort to turn around the hyper-local Internet-only news effort. That is, AOL – the most recent player with deep pockets to try to monetize online only news – has all but thrown
in the towel. So what might this mean? I think that it means that the news industry is struggling mightily to try to adapt to change. It must evolve, and evolve it will, I believe. No one has found the “formula” yet that adds up to a viable dissemination of news only online. “Scale” is one of the main obstacles that must be figured out. But that formula – including the solution to the “scale” problem will emerge sooner or later. On a local scale, print – local newspapers – is still the primary media that delivers an audience “at scale” (in large enough numbers) and at a cost that makes sense for local businesses. The fact that local publishers are then able to significantly increase that already at-scale audience for their advertisers by adding / bundling online products such as websites, Twitter, Facebook, email and other digital products only expands print’s reach and adds weight to advertisers’ dollars. We now have some of the best funded and most innovative minds in the world vested in finding the right formula for news dissemination – with the exception of AOL – which I find tremendously encouraging. The smartest ones are betting that “print” will continue to play a fundamental role in the news business. My guess is that they are also assuming that in the future, a hybrid model will evolve that combines both print and online in the crafting of a profitable business model – an idea that community newspapers like Appen Media’s four weekly publications have been successfully putting into practice for the past few years.
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Heaven: Continued from Page 1 what a great, great songwriter he was. “His music in that last seven to 10 years of his life became more immediate, meditative, truthful and a mythical exploration of his inner world,” he said. “It is more relevant today than ever before. His melodies, stories and lyrics absolutely soar and hang in the air, then course right into the very core of our souls.”
Denver began his musical career in the folk movement of the 1960s, but really blossomed when he went solo. “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” was his breakthrough hit. From then on, he could cross gracefully into the folk, country and pop genres. He did spectacularly well in television specials, winning an Emmy in the heyday of that genre. In his music, Denver revealed the things he most deeply cared about – world peace, the potential for all of us to lead a compassionate life, to
northfulton.com | Johns Creek Herald | September 5, 2013 | 27 care for others, our fundamental right to clean air and water – and he mixed them with romanticism despite the contradictions in relationships with those one knows and loves. “His music has a simple and pure quality, but when you listen, it is not simple at all,” Farley said. Scott DePoy returns to GET both as performer and as music director with Michael Monroe serving as vocal director. “Almost Heaven” runs Sept. 5-22, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.,
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORMS AND DUTY GEAR BID #14-010 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY’S UNIFORMS AND DUTY GEAR. The Request for Bid document will be available online Thursday, August 29, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids tab. Bids will be due on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Department of Finance at (678) 2976052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR FY 2014 PAVEMENT MARKING BID #14-011 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for FY 2014 PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES: which includes, but is not limited to, the installation of Painted Traffic Stripe, Thermoplastic Traffic Stripe, Raised Pavement Markers, Pavement Arrows, Removal of Pavement Markings and OnCall maintenance services. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2001 edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the bid package. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, September 5, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us .
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North Fulton Chamber News Registration, sponsorships set for Oct. 7 Golf Classic at CCOS NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The annual GNFCC Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7, at the Country Club of the South is the perfect venue to build relationships with North Fulton’s top business leaders in a spectacular setting. Golfers will enjoy the beautiful Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Johns Creek. This premier chamber event will sell out quickly. For information, contact Debbie Ryals at 678-3970556.
certifications to a pet-sitting company looking for pet lovers. There were also introductions and networking by attendees and program leaders to find those “hidden jobs” usually not found by searching the Internet. The next RUMC Job Networking program is Monday, Sept. 9, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Ricky Steele, author of “The Heart of Networking.” See the schedule at www.rumcjobnetworking.com. The next “mini” job fair will be part of the Oct. 28 RUMC Job Networking meeting.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking Program offered something out of the ordinary Aug. 26. In addition to the usual day of workshops and training, job seekers also attended the evening “mini” job fair featuring 25 employers, including General Motors, Comcast and the award-winning Cara Vita Home Healthcare Co. Together, the program brought 450-plus jobs to match up with more than 400 job seekers in attendance. Job qualifications ranged from high-level information technology with specific
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Notice of Application for Branch Purchase KeyWorth Bank (Johns Creek, GA) has applied to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for permission to purchase a branch from Signature Bank of Georgia (Sandy Springs, GA). The branch is located at 1449 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with Regional Director Tom Dujenski of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation located at 10 Tenth Street, NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30309-3906, not later than Friday, September 20, 2013. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file at the FDIC’s office at the address listed above and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.
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