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ROSWELL, Ga. – Mayor Jere Wood’s 65th birthday is something of a milestone not only for him but for the city, since Wood has now spent nearly a third of his life in public life. “Yes it is a milestone to reach 65, I suppose. But I’m in denial,” Wood said. “Roswell is so energizing, every day I go to work I’m energized.” So it was left to his fiancée Claudia Graham to organize a birthday bash that would be a fundraiser for the Child Development Association as well. The 45-year-old CDA provides

affordable early learning programs and childcare for preschool children of low-income working families in the metro Atlanta area. The CDA prepares economically disadvantaged children for success in education and life. Its childcare services enable hardworking parents to maintain full-time employment to support their families. CDA Director Donna Smythe said she was “thrilled” to have her organization associated with the mayor’s party. “The mayor is such a central figure in the city, and to open his home to us as part of this special occasion is incredibly generous. Claudia [Graham] planned it all. She has done a marvelous job,” Smythe said. Wood said he has always

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Roswell unveils plans Cross cleared of DUI charges for new Ga. 400 bridge Connects east, west parts of city By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For those traveling across Ga. 400 on Holcomb Bridge Road, the traffic can be a headache. The city has known for some time that something needs to be done to alleviate the congestion that makes traveling

east and west in the city difficult at certain times of day. The solution may be a new bridge crossing the highway. At a meeting Jan. 21, residents were given their first look at a proposed “Big Creek Parkway,” which would span from Warsaw Road in west

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Councilmember Michael Cross was found not guilty of driving under the influence Friday, Jan. 24. Fulton County Judge Patsy Porter heard arguments and, within three Cross hours, declared Cross innocent. “I am understandably happy with the result,” Cross said Friday. Cross was pulled over Feb. 23,

2013, after a witness called police, saying he was driving erratically, possibly drunk. Cross refused to take part in sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. His young son was in the sport utility vehicle at the time. Cross always maintained his innocence. He said he was with his wife and family the day of his arrest, shuttling children to and from sports and extracurricular activities. Because of this,

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Atlantabased rapper “Young Jeezy” was arrested Jan. 21 in Alpharetta for allegedly obstructing police after a panic alarm went off in a residence. Police were called out to an Adagio Drive townhome about 1:42 p.m. after a panic alarm went off. There were no signs of damage or distress about the outside of the home, the responding officers wrote in their report. As they looked around the property, a man came to

the back door, later identified as Young Jeezy, aka Jay Wayne Jenkins, 36, of East Point. Jenkins claimed the home belonged to his girlfriend and she had accidentally set off the alarm as she left the home. When officers asked if they could search the home to verify there was no one in danger, Jenkins refused. He also refused to identify himself. Jenkins was arrested for obstruction. “He refused to cooperate with the officers by providing

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DUI arrests ►► John Carl Lunsford, 35, of Canton was

arrested Jan. 7 on Thompson Road in Milton for DUI, wanted person, speeding and expired license. ►► Austin McCabe Hoyle, 24, of Morris Road, Milton, was arrested Jan. 11 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI, speeding, failure to maintain lane and improper U-

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Drunken man threatens patrons ROSWELL, Ga. – An Atlanta man was arrested Jan. 16 after allegedly making threats at a local restaurant. Police were called out to the Chili’s restaurant on North Point Parkway at 9:30 p.m. after a call of a rowdy patron who would not leave. Staff pointed to Gregory Kehl, 58,

his identity, which is required by law,” said George Gordon, spokesman for Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “The officers were facing an unknown situation involving a panic alarm. The officers did not know if someone was inside injured, deceased or if a burglary had taken place or even if the scene was safe. “This incident could have been avoided if the male had provided the information needed on scene to our police

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of Atlanta, who was allegedly drunk and trying to talk to other customers “making them uncomfortable,” reported the officer. A check of Kehl turned up outstanding warrants in Iowa and Tennessee, however neither state would extradite. Police asked Kehl to leave and he agreed. Five minutes later, 911 received another call from the restaurant saying Kehl had returned and was threatening customers by saying he had a gun on him. He allegedly told one woman he would kill her. A search of Kehl resulted in no weapons, however he was arrested for making terroristic threats and trespassing.

officers,” Gordon added. A search of the home turned up nothing amiss. Jenkins is a four-time Grammy-nominated musijenkins cian. His first single, “Soul Survivor,” which featured singer Akon, became a top 10 hit. He has had several run-ins with law enforcement in the last 10 years. After Hurricane Katrina, he opened his house to homeless victims.

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Lane, Milton, was arrested Jan. 9 on Northpark Lane in Milton for possession of marijuana. ►► Merritt Wesley Wall, 19, of Decatur was arrested Jan. 9 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.

Victim chases men down Ga. 400 MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident chased the men who robbed him down Ga. 400 Jan. 14. The victim told police he was at his apartment on Deer Creek Place about 9:30 p.m. and went to his truck parked outside to retrieve his wallet. When he got the wallet, a man came at him dressed in all black and holding a knife. The victim handed the robber his cash, at which point a black Crown Victoria pulled up and the suspect got in. The victim got into his own truck and chased the suspects

down Ga. 400 to the intersection with I-285, where he lost track of them. He came back to his apartment and called police. The suspects’ car was registered to a Snellville address.

Teen charged with shoplifting ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Milton woman was arrested Jan. 12 at North Point Mall for allegedly stealing more than $500 in clothing. Employees of the Macy’s store told police they saw Rama Dadam, 18, of Deer

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Stalker arrested after firing at victim Fired round into Johns Creek home of woman stalked over decade JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A stalker who allegedly fired at the home of a former college professor was arrested Jan. 26, three days after the incident in Hoover, Ala., near where the stalker lived. James Monroe Jones Jr., 31, of Vestavia Hills, Ala., was arrested in Alabama after Johns Creek Police issued a warrant for his arrest. The victim’s husband told police he was awakened Jan. 23 by a loud bang just after 5 a.m. After checking the home, he discovered a bullet hole above the front door. The spent bullet was found in the foyer. Police say the round was likely fired by a rifle from the street and traveled through several walls ricocheting around the house. Police surmise the shot was intended for a room where two children sleep. “It was a very close call,” said Lt. Chris Byers with the Johns Creek Police Department. The husband said he immediately suspected Jones, whom he says has been stalking the victim for 10 years. Jones allegedly called the home the prior day. Jones had been a student of the woman one semester at a university in Alabama. Since that time, the man had a fixation on her and has stalked her the last decade. “He had called the home the day before the shooting and told her he was going to kill himself and take somebody out with him,” Byers said. A neighbor had a security camera that caught a car that may have belonged to Jones. Byers said there was enough evidence to take out

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Approval of Charleston Oaks Homeowners Association application through the Lakes and Ponds partnership program for $22,500.

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Approval of a contract with Municipal Equipment Sales, Inc. for a garbage truck for $148,640.

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Approval of a contract with Consolidated Disposal Systems, Inc. for a garbage truck for $222,493.

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Approval to reject all bids received for construction of the Adult Recreation Center therapeutic pool.

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Approval of a contract with American Labor Construction to replace Founders Cemetery ornamental wrought iron fence for $50,879.

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Approval the set qualifying fees for the 2014 special election to fill the vacancy of the Chief Judge of the municipal Court of Roswell.

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Approval of revisions to the Historic Gateway Memorandum of Agreement between the national Parks service, Federal Highway Administration, Georgia Department of Transportation and City of Roswell.

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Roswell City Council Recap

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ROSWELL, Ga. – A zoning map to accompany the Jan. 13 initial approval of the controversial Unified Development Code (UDC) igleheart was approved by the Roswell City Council Jan. 27. The city’s aging zoning codes have been cobbled together over 40 years. Whole portions price of Roswell had the vague “Fulton County Annex” zoning, from when the city absorbed portions of unincorporated Fulton County. Under this zoning, both commercial and residential areas were grouped together.

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Vote Key: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent Many other cities use UDCs, which aim to be a simple, clean and visual guide to what is allowed on a property.

Along with the definitions and rules, the city had to approve a map detailing the zoning of every parcel of land in the city’s

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Consideration of a variance to reduce the minimum building setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for a townhome building located within Victoria Square.

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A resolution of the Alpharetta City Council consenting to the expansion of the North Fulton Community Improvement District.

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A resolution of the mayor and Alpharetta City Council to specify a new excise tax rate (hotel/motel tax); to identify the project for tourism development purposes; to specify the allocation of proceeds and for other purposes.

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Consideration of a request to amend the Windward Master Plan in order to permit single-family “for-sale” residential. A request to change the future land use plan from “corporate campus office” to “medium density residential” is also requested.

Alpharetta City Council Recap

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After three hours of discussion, the city narrowly approved in a 4-3 vote the application to build 91 residential units on 8.3 acres between Edison Drive and Webb Bridge Road. On Jan. 27, more than 30 residents signed up to speak during the Alpharetta City Council meeting about the building proposal that amended the Windward Master Plan. It would change the land use from “corporate campus office” to “medium density residential.” An overwhelming majoring of those speakers spoke in opposition of the application, citing traffic, school quality and negation of the city’s vision as the biggest issues. “Our residents supported [us] because they believed we supported their vision, and what I see happening here tonight is we risk losing that trust,” said Councilmember Jim Gilvin, who voted in op-

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Residents fear traffic, school quality decrease

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Alpharetta begins fees for gym program Residents get in for free, non-residents must pay Alpharetta, Ga. – Those wishing to use city of Alpharetta gym facilities when they are not in use for scheduled programming will soon have to obtain a membership first. The membership requirement, which began Jan. 21, is free to residents of Alpharetta and Milton, but non-residents will have to pay an annual fee. Alpharetta officials say the program is a necessary response to an increase in use of the city’s gym facilities by non-residents. As surrounding jurisdictions have instituted fees for non-resident gym use, people have migrated to Alpharetta’s facilities. The result has been times when residents of Alpharetta are unable to access facilities, especially basketball courts. Under the new program, an annual membership will be required in order to use gym facilities during open play times. Those holding such memberships will be issued a photo ID that must be shown when accessing facilities. Alpharetta residents with a valid

A serious car crash occurred Jan. 24 when a vehicle ran into a tree on Westside Parkway. Police believe it may have been speeding. membership will be allowed to bring one guest with them free of charge when taking advantage of open gym times. To obtain an annual membership, residents of Alpharetta and Milton must show proof of residency and a government-issued photo ID. Non-residents can purchase a membership for an annual fee of $50 for youth ages 17 and under or $100 for persons ages 18 and older. A daily drop-in fee is also available to non-residents who do not want to purchase an annual membership. These fees are $5 per visit for ages 17 and under or $10

per visit for ages 18 and older. A valid government-issued photo ID must be presented when purchasing any of the non-resident memberships. Memberships, whether resident or non-resident, are non-transferable and may be acquired by visiting the Alpharetta Community Center (175 Roswell Street) or the Wills Park Recreation Center (11915 Wills Road). A calendar of available open gym times will be posted at the beginning of each month at the centers. For more information, email recreation@alpharetta. ga.us or call 678-297-6100. —Jonathan Copsey

Driver in serious condition after crash ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man is in serious condition after he was involved in a serious car crash Jan. 24. Alpharetta police and fire units responded to a one-vehicle accident at 6:31 p.m. with the driver sustaining serious injuries at the intersection of Westside Parkway and Hembree Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim who was

ejected from the 1997 beige Lincoln Mark VIII after the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The initial investigation by police indicates the car may have been traveling at a very high rate of speed and that a second vehicle may have been involved. The driver remains in very serious condition at a local hospital.

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Fulton Schools hones teacher selection process Designed to ‘weed out’ low potential candidates By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Each year, more than 9,000 applications flow into the Fulton County School System (FCSS) seeking teaching positions in the 100 schools that make up the district. Of that total, fewer than 10 percent, around 600 to 700 each year, will be hired. While the quantity of applicants is certainly there, Fulton Schools leaders are trying to

ensure the process identifies quality as well – weeding out the “low potential” from the “high potential” applicants early on. “We have invested a lot of time and effort to improve our principal selection process…the natural logical next step is how we select teachers,” said Nathifa Carmichael, talent manager for the FCSS. This year, the system will launch a new recruit-

ment process that will put applicants through a more in-depth pre-screening before they ever land in the pool of candidates principals will consider. With mandates in place at the state and national level to evaluate teacher effectiveness, the stakes are high to ensure the best teachers are at the front of classrooms, said Carmichael. “We set out to think differently about our approach to

hiring teachers [and] identify the applicants who have the greatest potential to enact change and achievement in our students,” she said. Over the past few months, school staff members have worked to develop a selection framework consisting of exercises and rubrics, information gathered from principals and a team of “teacher selectors” who will assist in the evaluation process. “We reached out to our top performing teachers and pulled them in to help with the [evaluation process],” said Carmichael. Currently, all applications are considered based on resume, transcripts and other “check the box” information. If deemed complete, the applications go directly into a candidate pool for principals to consider. Under the new process, the system will use a balance of technology and human interaction to determine the pool prior to the principal involvement.

Carmichael explained the technology part first filters out those applications that do not meet professional standards, and then passes the approved applications to the selectors. The applicant will then go through a phone interview with a selector who has been trained to ask questions that reveal the applicant’s personal side and rate communication skills and other attributes that aren’t easily identifiable just on paper. “Teaching is as much an art form as it is a science,” said Carmichael. “Therefore, we also want to know about their disposition and their attitudes. And we want to know if these applicants have a passion about teaching students in Fulton County.” Carmichael said the process is streamlined with the goal of 72 hours from approved application to candidate. The new selection process is expected to launch April 1 and be in place for new teachers for the 2014-2015 school year.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Fulton Science Academy Private School’s math Olympiad team continues to dominate math tournaments this year. After winning first place in three different math competitions, FSA’s math team attended the 2014 Dunwoody High School Invitational tournament on Saturday, Jan. 18 and won first place as a team with an overall score of 157 points. The second-place team, Webb Bridge Middle School, followed at 152 points. Additionally, FSA eighthgrader Brian Shoffeitt won first place individually among all students. Earlier this school year, Fulton Science Academy Private School also won first place as team in the 2013 Luella High School Math Competition, the 2013 War Eagle Math Competition (Accelerated Division) and the 2013 Rockdale Math Competition. Fulton Science Academy’s

math team includes Shoffeitt, Jean Moorman, Charlie Furniss, Hasan Unal, Araneesh Pratap, Katherine Li, Mira Mutnick, Julian Hamelberg, Aditya Choudhari, Ananya Terala, Karuna Kumar and Elaine Wen. “I applaud all math Olympiad students and math teachers for their tireless efforts, hard work and dedication,” said FSA Principal Kenan Sener. “Achievements like this do not come easy.”

position. If an office structure is built according to the original city land use plan – a plan drawn up every five years using citizens’ input to outline the city’s future development– some residents said the traffic would be too much, especially if a road is built connecting Edison Drive and Webb Bridge Road. Residents complained that the school district is already overcrowded and adding more residential property could decrease the quality of education. Councilmember Mike Ken-

northfulton.com | Revue & News | January 30, 2014 | 9 nedy motioned to approve the application with the condition that no connection between Edison and Webb Bridge Road be built, and said a smaller residential area would be less impactful to traffic, schools and the natural habitat than an office structure. Councilmember Chris Owens agreed. Gilvin wanted to substitute the motion and deny the application. Councilmember Michael Cross said he did not support the application, because he believed an office structure’s economic development opportunity for the property was too high to ignore. “I do think something is going to happen on this prop-

erty one way or another,” said Mayor David Belle Isle in support of the substitute motion. “I believe this is the ‘Technology City of the South.’’ The substitute motion failed, and the first motion to approve the application to change the property to residential passed. Belle Isle, Cross and Gilvin opposed. Also at the meeting: Approved to raise the hotel/ motel tax rate from 6 percent to 8 percent. Belle Isle said this only preserves the city’s option to raise taxes, and it does not mean they agreed to build a convention center at this time. It was passed in a 5-2 vote with Gilvin and Councilmember D.C. Aiken opposed.

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Queen of Angels ‘paint it forward’ Craft inspirational canvases

ROSWELL, Ga. – Queen of Angels Catholic School in Roswell has celebrated the new year by “Painting it Forward.” Nearly 50 faculty and staff came together Jan. 7, one of the coldest days in recent memory, to create inspirational canvases that will be donated to Catholic Charities. These uplifting paintings will be included in welcome baskets for their Refugee Resettlement Project.

Each canvas will be a source of inspiration and care to these families. “What a wonderful way to start the new year,” said Eileen Sirica Cardillo, local Atlanta artist and founder of Caring Canvases. “Everyone created such beautiful and unique canvases, and had fun, all for a great cause.” Caring Canvases is a ministry of Joy to the Word, and its mission is to bring uplifting and caring messages to others through inspirational art. Through Caring Canvases,

anyone can become the artist of their own creations, and can choose a charitable organization that will benefit by receiving beautiful expressions captured on canvas. Caring Canvases will come to organizations at a home, clubhouse or office, and bring all of the supplies needed to create canvases for others. For more information, please visit the Caring Canvases tab on the Joy to the Word website at www.joytothewordart.com. —Staff

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PAL hosts summer camp ‘Chief’ Wages honored ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Police Athletic League will hold its annual summer camp between June and August. Camp for 2014 will be from June 2 through Aug. 1, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Swimming, field trips and intramural sports are available. Space is limited and entry is on a first-come, firstserved basis. This year, there will be early drop off at 7 a.m. daily and late pick up at 6 p.m. for an additional fee. There is a oneweek break when the camp will be closed. That will be the week of July 1-6. PAL is located at Independence High School, 86 School

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What: PAL summer camp When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 2 through Aug. 1 Where: Independence High School, 86 School Drive, Alpharetta, Ga. Cost: $60 per week, $440 for eight weeks Drive, Alpharetta, Ga. Costs for summer camp are $60 a week or $440 for eight weeks. To register for summer camp, call Veronica Carew at 678-323-5205 or email at veronica@alphapal.org. —Jonathan Copsey

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – J.R. Wages, a retired Army chief warrant officer (WO3) and longtime member of Alpharetta’s American Legion Post 201, was presented Jan. 23 with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution “Historic Preservation Recognition Award.” Wages, who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart, is the driving force behind Post 201’s “Walk of Memories,” a veterans’ me-

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Roswell holds second design guidelines workshop on Feb. 5 ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell will hold its second public meeting aimed at creating a comprehensive set of design guidelines that support the city’s proposed Unified Development Code on Feb. 5. The focus of the project is to establish clear, concise development regulations

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that will provide appropriate design guidance for innovative approaches to development while maintaining the desired character of Roswell. The guidelines will address development throughout the city, including the historic district. The proposed UDC is a single (“unified”) tool that addresses contemporary development and zoning practices in a format that is consistent and easily understood by administrators, developers and community members. This workshop and open house, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 220 at Roswell City Hall (38 Hill Street), will include a joint work session with the Roswell Design Review Board (DRB) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). It will provide opportunities for questions and public feedback. For more information about the UDC, visit www. roswellgov.com/UDC. –Staff

Roswell couple presented with car ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell man who had been walking several miles to and from work and his wife were presented with a car. Calvin Deck and his wife Michelle were presented with a donated 2003 Honda Odyssey, courtesy of The Hanover Insurance Group, ABRA Auto Body and Glass, Hutchinson Traylor Insurance Agency and United Way of Greater Atlanta. “The Recycled Rides program is an important reminder to our employees and community partners of how, working together through United Way, we can make a positive, lasting difference in the communities where we live and work,” said Jerome Guiney, regional vice president for The Hanover. The car was donated through the Recycled Rides program, a national community service project of the National Auto Body Council, and will solve the couple’s trying transportation problem. Through the program: • The Hanover donated the vehicle, which is valued at approximately $10,000. • ABRA Auto Body and Glass in Atlanta refurbished the vehicle, donated the necessary labor and expertise needed to make the repairs

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ing a vehicle makes it difficult to get to work, go to school, shop or visit the doctor,” said Eddy Frost of ABRA Auto Body and Glass. “As a company with deep roots in the community, we are proud to contribute our expertise to help a deserving family through this collaborative effort.” Each year, The Hanover and its employees contribute more than $1 million to local United Way locations in communities around the country where its employees live and work. In addition, this year, the company will present five Recycled Ride vehicles to individuals and families in need nationwide. –Staff

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ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Fire and Police Foundation held a black tie charity gala in Ivy Hall at the Roswell Mill on Saturday, Jan. 18, and it was the social event of the season. More than 175 people came to support the foundation, and it was a festive night where the Roswell mayor, members of the City Council and their spouses, doctors, bankers, lawyers, merchants, restaurant owners and many others came to lend their support to the organization that assists public service employees in Roswell. The Roswell Fire and Police Foundation was formed in 2004 when a fireman was seriously injured in an accident. His insurance paid his medical expenses, but it couldn’t make up for the lost income from his second job. Many police and firefighters work two jobs and if they can’t go to their second job, the loss of income is enough to put them in a difficult financial position. That’s where the foundation comes in. Roswell has 15 full-time and 148 part-time firefighters and 160 certified police. For the past 10 years, an average of 12 public service employees have been injured each year

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Will to Live Foundation 5K to raise suicide awareness ‘Where There’s a Will There’s a Way’ supports teen suicide prevention By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Feb. 8, the Will to Live Foundation will hold its fourth annual “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way” 5K. The race will begin and end at River Trail Middle School, at 10795 Rogers Circle in Johns Creek. The 5K race is the Will to Live Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, but it is also one of many events that the foundation puts on to raise awareness about teen suicide. “The fact that it’s happening every two hours in America – a teenager is taking his or her life – it’s truly an epidemic,” said John Trautwein, president of the Will to Live Foundation. “We don’t feel that people talk about it enough, so that’s what the foundation strives to do. “And we do it through the voice of the kids, which is re-

ally powerful,” he said. The race was organized mostly by two Northview High School students, Claire Finn and Hayden Cox, a sophomore and a senior, respectively. Finn and Cox coordinated about 100 student volunteers to work the race. The theme of the race, and of the foundation itself, is teamwork. There will be all sorts of teams forming for the race, from middle and high school sports teams to community groups and even “Team Reagan,” a team made up of friends of Reagan Beene, the Cambridge High School freshman who committed suicide in December. Trautwein said the goal of the foundation is to “move forward in a positive way, and create a better atmosphere where kids are reaching out to each other for help and guidance in order to increase their

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Ludwig Symphony offers Valentine’s romance NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents “A Romantic Valentine’s Day” gala on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The evening’s performance features internationally renowned tenor saxophonist James Houlik from Chicago performing the Atlanta premiere of Russell Peck’s “Upward Stream” saxophone concerto. With him are Mexican guest conductor, the flamboyant Jose Luis Hernandez Estrada conducting Tchaikovsky’s romantic “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy,” and Atlanta Opera soprano Megan Mashburn interpreting two arias of Donizetti. Maestro Thomas Ludwig, former music director of the New York City Symphony and resident conductor for the American Ballet Theatre with Mikhail Baryshnikov at the Metropolitan Opera House, will lead the 80-piece orchestra in a varied and colorful program that also includes the majestic Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor. Houlik, called “the world’s great saxophone virtuoso” by the London Daily Mail, has had over 85 saxophone concertos written for and dedicated to him in a career that has seen him solo with the London Symphony Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic and major or-

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What: Ludwig Symphony Orchestra’s “A Romantic Valentine’s Day” gala When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: Call 770-623-8623 or go online at www. ludwigsymphony.org. Adults: $22. Seniors: $19. Students: $12. chestras across the globe. Soprano Mashburn makes her LSO debut with two arias by Donizetti – “O luce di quest anima” from Linda Di Chamounix, and “Quel guardo il cavaliere” from Don Pasquale. Guest conductor Estrada first made his mark as winner of the 14th TCU/Van Cliburn Piano Institute Competition. Estrada studied conducting in Venezuela under El Sistema. The experience encouraged him to write a book – “Aesthetics of Generosity.” In 2013, he joined Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Orchestra of Venezuela for their Latin American tour and Salzburg Festival performances. John Lemley of WABE will be master of ceremonies. In keeping with the spirit of Valentine’s Day, every woman will be given a rose.

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and chooses their profession, is about getting to meet other professionals offering diverse services. Afterward, users pick five businesses with whom they want to network. Because the site is new, users may have to create a group and even suggest professions. “When someone is looking

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Local Realtors named to ‘Powerful in Real Estate’ list

ATLANTA — Dan Parmer, president and chief executive officer of Harry Norman Realtors, Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, and forsman parmer Shaun Rawls, operating principal for Keller Williams Rawls Group, were recognized in Swanepoel Power 200’s “200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate in 2013.” The SP200 is considered to be the most comprehensive list of influential key decision makers, trailblazers, innovators and comrawls pany chieftains assembled in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Parmer was ranked No. 121 on the list. Forsman ranked 152 and Rawls ranked 160. This was the inaugural issue of the SP200. The list was assembled by an editorial team, using algorithms to measure each candidate’s influence, his tenure, office held and decision-making power within that office, financial resources and geographic reach. For the complete list, visit www.swanepoel.com/ power200.

Remax’s Mitch Kaminer receives 2013 Realtor of the Year Award

ROSWELL, Ga. — Mitch Kaminer, associate broker with ReMax Paramount Properties, owner of Kaminer Property Management and past president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors, was honored with the 2013 Realtor of the Year Award by the Atlanta Board of Realtors at the organization’s annual awards event. Kaminer, who has been a board Kaminer member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors since he started his real estate career in 1994, was recognized for his support of the organization’s goals and is known throughout the Atlanta real estate industry for his initiatives and numerous board and committee positions.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Paula Van Sickle and Brad Burns, North Georgia real estate professionals

BusinessPosts known as Team P&B Atlanta Real Estate, have joined Roswell-based Solid Source Realty. Van Sickle and Burns focus on long-term relationships with clients, a key part to their burns van sickle business. For more information, visit www.TeamPBAtlantaRealEstate.com. Call Van Sickle at 678-923-3523 or Burns at 770-380-2406.

Harry Norman agent earns military certification

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.—Sarah Seymore with Harry Norman Realtors Forsyth County has earned the nationally recognized military relocation professional (MRP) certification. The National Association of Realtors gives the MRP certification to realtors who want to help military personnel and veterans find housing solutions that best meet their SEYMORE needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits. To earn the MRP certification, Seymore was required to be in good standing with NAR, as well as complete a one-day MRP certification core course, two webinars and pre-class readings. Seymore can be reached at 706-531-8946, or visit www.Sarah.Seymore.HarryNorman.com.

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For ninth year, CHoA named top employer ATLANTA – For the ninth consecutive year, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHoA) has been ranked among Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America. The nonprofit pediatric health care system landed at No. 43. Children’s is one of only two health care systems in Georgia to appear on the list, and one of only four companies headquartered in Georgia, including WellStar Health Systems (No. 39); Alston and Bird (No. 40) and Aflac (No. 58). CHoA also earned special recognition for being a top company in wages for nurses and nurse managers and a top employer for minorities and women. “We work hard to offer unique, relevant benefits to our employees,” said Linda Matzigkeit, chief administrative officer at CHoA. “Our employees, however, are truly what makes Children’s a great place to work and a great place for kids.”

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Emory Nursing School launches neonatal nurse program

ATLANTA – Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will begin the only neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) program in the state of Georgia beginning fall 2014 semester. The new specialty master’s program will educate experienced neonatal nurses as primary, acute and critical care advanced neonatal practice nurses. The program is designed to be completed in four consecutive semesters of full-time study. Students will be prepared for independent NNP practice with more than 600 clinical training hours at all Emory-affiliated neonatal intensive care units and outpatient clinics. Priority application deadline is April 1. For more information, visit www.nursing.emory. edu/admission/programs/msn/neonatal-np.html.

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North Fulton Hospital wins award for stroke care

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its Quality and Patient Safety Award to North Fulton Hospital in Roswell for its project that improved stroke care. The project, titled “Time is Brain: Multidisciplinary Approach to the Emergency Care of the Stroke Patient,” won third place in the hospitals with 100 to 299 beds category. These annual awards recognize Georgia health care organizations for achievement in reducing the risk of medical errors and improving patient safety and medical outcomes. North Fulton’s project improved the efficiency of the hospital’s stroke program and treatment of ischemic strokes, which occur as the result of an obstruction in a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. For more information, visit www.nfultonhospital.com.

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and out of your community as well. You may be the best price within your subdivision but we know that buyers will be looking in a larger area. Just understand how you compare to those homes too. 3. Develop a strategy for who you think your “typical buyer” would be. Think about what features or benefits of your home and community should be highlighted and then create marketing to match that strategy. 4. Finally, price appropriately. Yes, people like to negotiate but typically you’ll get more money for your home without a price adjustment than if you had an adjustment. It is better to say no to low offers than not get any at all.

Business: Mugs on Milton Opened: January 2014 Owners: Jennifer Newton and Gretchen Smith What: Mugs on Milton is a community coffee shop featuring specialty coffee, tea and freshbaked treats. Where: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Call: 770-268-8544 Web: mugsonmilton.com

Stars and Strikes opens fifth location Business: Stars and Strikes – Sandy Springs Opened: December 2013 Owners: Jack Canouse and Chris Albano What: Georgia-based Stars and Strikes officially opened the doors to the company’s fifth and largest family entertainment center. The newest location offers a

contemporary redesign that’s both kid-friendly and adult focused. Stars and Strikes’ Sandy Springs location offers eight upscale, private bowling lanes, 20 traditional lanes, two-story laser tag arena, game room, chef-driven restaurant, full bar and private party rooms. Where: 8767 Roswell Road,

Sandy Springs Hours: From 10 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to midnight on Sunday. Phone: 678-965-5707 Email: info@StarsAndStrikes.org Website: www.starsandstrikes. com

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » JAZZ GUITARIST AND SINGER BOB BAKERT

Jazz guitarist Bob Bakert comes to the Velvet Note. Combining all of the influences of contemporary American music, Bob Bakert’s show is a carefully crafted set including original music as well as many favorites. Drawing from iconic acoustic artists like James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot as well as blue eyed soul and jazz-blues artists like Boz Scaggs and Robben Ford, Bob and his band mates will give new treatments to many classics from the “Great American Songbook.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

ART » SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION

curator of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 – 9 p.m. The show runs 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 2 - 16. 932 Canton St., Roswell. Please call 770-993-4783 or visit annjacksongallery.com.

NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOW

The Roswell Art Commission is sponsoring this year’s North Fulton High School Art Show with the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and the Roswell Visual Arts Center located in Roswell Park. A total of $2,000 will be awarded to further a student’s art studies and community businesses will give additional donations at a reception. 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 24 through Feb. 6. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-594-6122.

call 770-664-2410 or visit offbroadwaydance.com.

SHAKESPEARE'S “TWELFTH NIGHT”

Drawing upon the carnivalesque spirit associated with Twelfth Night, the play presents a world where social norms are disregarded and desire seems to gain free reign. “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare's true comic masterpieces. 7 p.m. Every Sunday, Friday and Saturday through Feb. 1. Dancing Goat Theater, 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please call 678-847-7499.

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BIG APPLE CIRCUS

Catch the high-spirits and pulse-racing thrills of the world’s greatest circus artists in one ring under the Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ringside. Watch rowdy pups perform amazing tricks, double trapeze artists soar high above and teeter-board acrobats fly through the air. Also: a bashful clown, a cavalcade of magnificent steeds and a couple of amazing wire-walkers. 7 – 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Jan. 30 through Feb. 17. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit vzwamp.com.

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"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR." The Off Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Troupe proudly presents "Once on This Island," a charming Caribbean adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's "Little Mermaid." 7:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Off Broadway Dance Theatre, 12315 Crabapple Road, Suite 122, Alpharetta. Please

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SOUTHEASTERN STAMP EXPO

This national stamp show features an exhibition of 2,000 pages of rare stamps, a 20-dealer bourse, youth activities with free stamps for children, seminars and collection appraisals. A great time for any collector or hobbyist. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 31- Feb. 2. Hilton Northeast Atlanta, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. Please call 770-335-5606 or visit stampclubs.com.

The Roswell Historical Society will host Cathy Hodge, who will present Mysteries and Secrets of the Roswell Mill. Feb. 6. 7 p.m. Historic Gardens of Great Oaks, 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

“THE BOOK OF MORMON”

The nine-time Tonywinning show, including best musical, is coming to the Fox Theatre. Written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the television show “South Park,” “The Book of Mormon” is a humorous story of two Mormon missionaries who travel to war-torn Uganda to share their scriptures, but have trouble connecting with the problems that the Ugandan people face. Show times vary. Jan. 28 – Feb. 2.

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WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY 5K

The Will to Live Foundation’s 4th annual 5k run will start at River Trail Middle School and will support the Will to Live Foundation, a group dedicated to educating on and preventing teen suicide. 9 a.m. Feb. 8. 10795 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. Please visit will-to-live.org.

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Pastel Renaissance is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception Jan. 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. for light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Paintings are available for purchase. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 25 – March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org. Ann Jackson Gallery, one of Atlanta’s premier fine art galleries, is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,” Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited at the gallery. An opening night reception with the

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“BUILT TO AMAZE”

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey present “Built to Amaze,” an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where children of all ages can find out what it takes to build “The Greatest Show On Earth.” Unique in its design and awe-inspiring in its construction, more than 110 of the world’s best performers, both human and animal, have been assembled to help build a super circus and showcase never-before-seen heartpounding performances. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5 – 9 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Feb. 12 – 17 at the Philips Arena. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770813-7500 or visit ringling. com.

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The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra present an exceptional night of music featuring internationally renowned pianist Piotr Folkert. 8 – 10 p.m. Feb. 1. Northview High School, 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-748-5802.

YMCA TRY A THON

The Try A Thon is an event of four group exercise formats—cycle, swim, dance and Crossfit/bootcamp. Six hours, one amazing day. Try one or try all. Register as an individual or a team of up to four. Supports the YMCA “Why It Matters” annual giving campaign. Get involved by participating, volunteering or buying a sponsorship. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1. 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-3532 or visit ymcaatlanta.org.

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GUITARIST ED GERHARD

The Six String Social Club presents Grammy Award winning guitarist Ed Gerhard. 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 8. Ragamuffin Music Hall, 585 South Atlanta St., Roswell. Call 770-3657738 or visit sixstringsocialclub.com.

LSO VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT

The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents "A Romantic Valentine's Day" gala at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The evening's performance features internationally renowned tenor saxophonist-James Houlik Russell Peck's "Upward Stream" saxophone concerto. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-623-8623 or visit ludwigsymphony.org.

READING WITH RINGLING

Reading with Ringling is a unique reading program that earns kids a Ringling Bros. circus ticket just by doing their library reading. Children ages 2 to 12 simply need to enroll with a librarian and report their reading results. Participants need to record at least five books to earn a free ticket to shows at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Philips Arena. Rob Lok, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s “Ambassador of Laughter” will make special appearances at select libraries throughout metro Atlanta to help kick off this program. Through Jan. 31. All branches of

JCSO PRESENTS "THE GENIUS OF TCHAIKOVSKY"

CHATTAHOOCHEE CHALLENGE 10K

This official qualifier for the 2013 Peachtree Road Race along the Chattahoochee River is a fast paced benefit for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Registration is $28 in advance or $35 on race day for the 10k, and $15 for the fun run. All participants receive a t-shirt. 8 a.m. Feb. 8. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

SUPER BOWL PARTY AT THE ROSWELL TAP

Come down to the Roswell Tap to watch the Super Bowl. Also enjoy food and fun activities. Your donation will help support the Bears Cares organization of Roswell North Elementary School, 5 – 11 p.m. Feb. 02. 1090 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 770-992-9206.

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Some 300 job seekers attended the RUMC Job Fair at Roswell United Methodist Church. However these employers came to offer jobs to qualified candidates. The RUMC Job Networking ministry is all about matching people with jobs and getting their lives back on track.

RUMC Job Networking partners with Roswell Inc 350 attend biweekly seminars, job fairs By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Inc (formerly Roswell Business Alliance) Executive Director Steve Stroud wants to bring jobs to Roswell and North Fulton. That means not only attracting new businesses but having the trained business force for those companies. That is why Stroud wants his organization to be a co-sponsor of the Roswell United Methodist Church’s jobs outreach ministry – RUMC Job Networking. For more than 25 years, RUMC Job Networking has been helping employers find qualified and motivated employees in the North Fulton area. “Jobs are what we are all about,” said Stroud “Our primary goal is to facilitate and promote successful business in Roswell. What could be better than connecting our partners, our local businesses, with qualified, local job seekers? It’s a perfect match.” So Stroud was at the Monday, Jan. 13, networking session as Roswell Inc made its official announcement that it was partnering with RUMC Job Networking. Roswell Inc joins the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Roswell in RUMC’s efforts to get people who want to work matched up with jobs. “This strategic partnership with Roswell Inc will facilitate even more success for Job Networking, and for Roswell,” RUMC Job Networking Co-Leader Jay Litton said.

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What: RUMC Job Networking When: Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12:30 p.m. – 9 p.m Where: Roswell United Methodist Church Cost: Free; $3 donation accepted for dinner More Info: Complete agendas can be found at www.rumc.com/ jobnetworking.

“Despite having supported job seekers for over 25 years, many people still don’t know we exist. “Our grassroots branding, along with the help of Roswell Inc, will help us promote our meetings and our resources to both employers and job seekers alike.” RUMC Job Networking began in 1988 and has been so successful, that it is often sought out by other communities to mentor churches and other organizations to jumpstart similar organizations in their communities. Participants are coached on every aspect of job networking from preparing resumes and the do’s and don’ts at the interview to using more sophisticated job-search techniques on the Internet and Linkedin.com. “We see people all the time who are talented in their fields, but may not have had to go through the interview process in 15 or 20 years,” said longtime RUMC Networking

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The recent RUMC Job Networking job fair welcomed Ackerman Security and Roswell Inc as new business sponsors. Seated from left are Mike Collard, Ackerman Security; Jay Litton, volunteer leader; the Rev. Mike Long, RUMC senior pastor; Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc; Al Nash, Progress Partners, Greater North Fulton Chamber; Katherine Simons, volunteer leader; Darrell Weaver, Roswell Inc; Doreen Scascitelli, Roswell Inc; Stephanie Robertson, Roswell Inc; and Karin Gryder, Roswell Inc. volunteer Katherine Simons. “Whether your needs are just brushing up or something more detailed, we can help.” On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, RUMC Job Networking sessions begin at 12:30 p.m. with workshops led by business people who know what employers are looking for. The last one ends at 5 p.m., followed by a free dinner supplied by the Rotary Club. At 7 p.m. are more classes, which are followed at 8 p.m. by a keynote speaker. One of the popular offerings is “Attire to Hire.” For those who want to spruce up or update their interview with a new wardrobe, Attire to Hire is a boutique run by the church. Free interview clothes that have been donated and drycleaned are available. Every two to four weeks, RUMC has a job fair at 8 p.m. instead of a speaker. At the

Whether your needs are just brushing up or something more detailed, we can help.” Katherine Simons RUMC Networking volunteer

last meeting, there were representatives from companies with more than 700 jobs to fill. “Think speed dating. You have company reps who pitch their positions while you pitch yourself, so you don’t waste time,” Simons said. “Some companies may be very large, or you may be talking to the owner who has just one opening. “But if you can fill that one, that’s all you need.” At the Jan. 9 meeting, there was one speaker everyone

wanted to hear from, and that was Perri Wagner. She has been coming to the job fairs, and just came back to tell everyone that this was her first day at her new job with Ryder. “You’re not in competition with the people next to you. Just don’t let your tank get empty,” she said. Her parents Roger and Gail Davis were there also, beaming. But they are there every second and fourth Monday. The Davises have been volunteers at RUMC Job Networking for years.

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Mayor: Roswell’s Jere Wood celebrates 65th birthday Continued from Page 1 been a supporter of the CDA, but he could take no credit for the party. “This was Claudia’s idea from the beginning to end. She pulled it off,” the mayor said. What pleased him most was to see his mother’s house on Stroup Road as the place for the celebration. “It was designed by my brother to be a party house. So it is good to see the house filled with people and for such a good cause,” Wood said.

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How long has Jere Wood had an affinity for bowties? Apparently for some time.

Kelly and Peter Meer, left, and Lisa and Bernie Holland enjoy the party.

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Chattahoochee Nature Center Executive Director Chris Nelson, center, his wife Beth Nelson and Dutch Earle share a moment. HATCHER HURD/Staff

More than 200 well-wishers and CDA supporters sing “Happy Birthday” at Mayor Jere Wood’s birthday bash and fundraiser.

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Sandy Buhl, left, and Linda Lee Parker enjoy the evening.

The CDA’s Andrea Cooper Gatewood is all smiles at the fundraiser.

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CDA Director Donna Smythe and husband Alec, left, join longtime CDA supporter Lou Tabickman to enjoy the festivities.

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Where does your kindness reside? “You is beautiful. You is smart. You is important.” – from the movie “The Help” Sometimes what we write actually has a real impact on people. I heard back from a number of readers after I wrote a column in which I asked people to be kind and consider the silent struggles others may be experiencing. Your feedback makes what I do for a living worth it. Here is a link to that column (http:// bit.ly/1hPHd2d ), and what follows are some additional thoughts. In the single-digit weather we had last week, my son Carl was at a convenience store at night and noticed a guy in dirty, soiled clothes slip a hot dog into his backpack and then walk out of the store. Out of the corner of his eye, Carl glanced over at the clerk who, out of the corner of his eye was watching the ragged man. The clerk then quickly glanced down and away when his gaze crossed the path of Carl’s eyes.

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It was raining hard outside that cold night when Carl drove off. He passed the wet homeless guy walking down the sidewalk eating his hotdog. Then he realized that his headlights were still off. Sometimes I feel like life for many people must feel like walking around in endless circles – slowly, with no direction, no destination, not a whole lot to look forward to. I can’t imagine what that must feel like. But I should. Early yesterday morning as I was waiting in the parking lot of my gym before I went inside to work out, I spotted a car approaching. It was still dark out, and all I saw were

headlights. As the car drew closer, I noticed that it looked like it had been in an accident – or several. The side of the car was scraped and dented and at least one of the windows was actually plastic held on with tape. The car used to be white but was now dirty and looked like it has been driving through mud. It circled the parking lot then parked behind me some distance. No one got out. I was concerned and somewhat worried that the driver of this car was up to no good. When I went into the gym, I mentioned to the attendant that she may want to have someone check out the “sketchy” car in the parking lot. She looked alarmed and asked me what the car looked like. “That’s a homeless family,” she said, “that comes a couple times a week and we let them clean up here.” I went down to start my workout, but before I could get to the door, I stopped cold in my tracks. Later that day, I received a

We need to understand the context within which our kindness resides. The context is that “it takes a village,” but you aren’t really in one until you realize that the other people in that village are your flock. text from the attendant. “I gave your gift to the mother in her car,” she wrote. “She was incredibly grateful and asked me to please thank you so much.” The message in my previous column was that, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind.” But that’s not all. We need to understand the context within which our kindness resides. The context is that “it takes a village,” but you aren’t really in one until you realize that the

other people in that village are your flock. That you are the shepherd and your staff is to protect them – not you. Please pay it forward. Anything. Anything at all. Every day. That clerk did. Be that clerk. I will swing by that convenience store tonight and give whoever is at the register enough money to pay for a hot dog and not explain. He won’t have a clue unless…well unless, he is that shepherd who glanced away from Carl’s eyes.

Ga. 400: North Fulton’s lifeblood and source of crime It’s a cold night as the man waits at the train station. The wind is ghastly and chills him. Finally, the train arrives and he gets aboard with one furtive glance behind him. As he sets the stolen 37-inch flat-screen TV on the floor, he thought, “Finally, I got away.” The absurdity of this should be striking. Whenever the topic of public transportation pops up, someone inevitably comments how criminals travel those buses or rails from

downtown Atlanta and beyond. For many, it seems, the concepts of public transportation and crime go handin-hand. If buses or rails are brought up north into the suburbs, the criminal element will get on at Five Points and ride it clear up here, where good, honest people live. I’m not sure where this idea came from. I read crime reports every day of some of the stupidest and cleverest criminals who

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plague our cities in North Fulton. Let me tell you something – in the six years I have done this, only twice have I read of someone committing a

crime and then using MARTA as transportation. In both cases, the criminal was caught because he was waiting for the bus. Criminals aren’t stupid, but sometimes I think the antiMARTA people are woefully ignorant of human nature. If you commit a crime, are you going to do it according to the bus schedule? Are you really going to run from police and then hop on a bus like nothing happened? The sad fact is that the vast majority of crimes are helped by Ga. 400. That same road that is the lifeblood of North Fulton runs both ways. Criminals come up, get off at one of the exits, stop at North Point Mall or a local Walmart, commit a crime and then they are off in a flash, headed back downtown. It happens every day. If you want proof, just look at our crime pages. Every week, some of the simplest crimes are committed not by locals, but by people from Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Snellville. How did they get here? Did they spend

two hours riding the bus just to steal $20 worth of clothing? No. They drove up Ga. 400 and looked for an easy target. Entering auto crimes are especially bad. For those who don’t know the lingo, this is anytime someone breaks into a vehicle by any means. Broken windows or jimmied locks can take seconds if you know how, and often the pickings are great, especially at the holidays. Taking 30 seconds to break into three cars, grab what you can and then be off on the highway is too tempting a target for criminals. It seems to me the only correlation between public transportation and crime is the density that typically follows rail. With more people, there will be more crime. If ever there were an issue North Fulton should be concerned about, density is right near the top. There are enough things to worry about in the future of our communities – traffic, property values, density and schools. Inventing problems takes our eyes off the ball.

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Roswell: Continued from Page 4 rules will simplify the city’s code, making it user-friendly for both developers and residents. Opponents say it rezones sections of the city arbitrarily and opens the door to higher-density development. “We wanted to clean up inconsistencies on the map,” said Roswell Planning Director Brad Townsend. The goal was to update the city’s zoning map without changing the allowed uses for the properties. Despite this intention, the map considered Monday night had instances where properties were incorrectly or seemingly arbitrarily changed. In order to approve the map, council and staff had to correct it during the meeting. “I can’t believe we are do-

Chief: Continued from Page 11 morial park. It is a unique memorial dedicated to honoring the memory of every Georgian killed in combat from WWII through the current war on terror. It contains bricks with the names of approximately 7,300 individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Cross: Continued from Page 1 he and his wife took separate vehicles. “If there was any possibility that I were impaired whatsoever, she would not have let me drive and she certainly would not have let me drive my son,” Cross said.

ing these things on the fly,” said Councilwoman Betty Price. Councilman Kent Igleheart agreed. “I understand moving forward, and that’s great. But we are not going to be ready for this in two weeks,” said Igleheart. “It’s unconscionable to move forward without getting these things secured.” Mayor Jere Wood agreed, noting that so many changes would be unacceptable when the UDC is brought forward for its final reading next month. The UDC zoning map passed in a 4-2 vote, with Price and Igleheart opposed. The next meeting on the UDC is a work session Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. in room 220 in Roswell’s City Hall. The second and final reading of the UDC and its accompanying map is Feb. 10 at the regular council meeting. He initiated the program in the 1990s and even today, despite his age, Wages (or “Chief” as he is known around the Legion) can be seen working on the grounds almost every day. Wages was presented with a special certificate and a lapel pin during a Jan. 23 ceremony at the Sandy Springs Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church. —Jonathan Copsey He attributed the error partly to a witness who mistook his vehicle for another one that was allegedly driving drunk. The witness stated he lost sight of the suspect vehicle. “By the time the [arresting] officer got there, he was so convinced something wrong had happened that he was predisposed to making an arrest,” Cross said.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 Trail, Milton, select several items of clothing and go into a fitting room. She would allegedly leave the room with less clothing than when she went in. She did this several times, employees said. In total, Dadam had $767 worth of items on her when she tried to leave the store. She was arrested for shoplifting.

Teens accused of egging cars MILTON, Ga. – Four teens were accused Jan. 19 of throwing eggs at passing vehicles. At nearly 11 p.m., police began getting calls near Bethany Bend of cars driving and having eggs thrown at them by a passing vehicle. At least three vehicles were hit and one was damaged. Police managed to spot a vehicle matching the description of the suspects at Francis Road and Thompson Road. When police pulled it over, there were four teens inside. The teens said their vehicle had been egged that night, although the reporting officer noted there were no marks of eggs on the vehicle. Eventually the teens admitted to throwing the eggs. The victims declined to press charges and the parents of the teens agreed to pay for the damages caused.

The truck was accessible from a secured gated entry that was not opened. Taken were two Stihl back power blowers, valued at $450 each, a Stihl hedge trimmer, valued at $500, and a Stihl weed trimmer, valued at $352.

Stolen car found at church CUMMING, Ga. — A woman reported her car stolen, and deputies found it wrecked in the parking lot of a church, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 10 a.m. Jan. 14, a woman in the 6000 block of Matt Highway told deputies her 2002 Ford Explorer was missing. Soon after, deputies found a similar car in the parking lot of Zion Hill Baptist

Church, which is about a half mile away from the home. Deputies said the car’s steering wheel was intact, but the driver’s side was scratched and dented with mud impacted in all the seams. The left rear tire was flat. The woman said she had parked her car in the driveway at about 5 p.m. Jan. 13, and when she awoke at about 9 a.m. that morning, it was gone. She said she was letting a man live in her garage, who was “down and out.” In exchange for letting the man stay, he cleaned her home. Deputies contacted the man, and he said, even though he was up all night cleaning, he did not hear anything suspicious. The woman said she had both sets of her keys, and deputies saw no sign of forced entry in the home.

Landscaping items found missing MILTON, Ga. – Several pieces of landscaping equipment were stolen Jan. 13 from an Arnold Mill Road business. The victim told police the items were kept in an unsecured truck at the back of the businesses.

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Roswell across the highway and meet up with Old Alabama Road just north of the Kimberly Clark campus at the intersection with Holcomb Woods Parkway. The project is complicated because of Big Creek and the wetlands surrounding it. This necessitates much of the parkway to be on a bridge that will be built. Given the scope of the parkway, the price tag is expected to be in the $40-$50 million range – with no set source for that money. It could take about eight years to build. “We’re not expecting [construction] to start for at least a couple years,” said Robert Dell-Ross, with the Roswell Transportation Department. “It’s a long-term project, but it’s very beneficial and planning for it needs to start somewhere.” The city hopes the funding will come from multiple sources, including the city, state and federal funding. Dell-Ross

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said the project would be extensive. Starting from the west, a roundabout would be built at Warsaw Road where it will intersect with Big Creek Parkway, just south of Mimosa Elementary School. From there, the road will move eastward until it hits the wetlands. It will turn into a bridge until it crosses Ga. 400. An access road will be added to Old Holcomb Bridge Road. Once across the highway, the road will meet up with Old Alabama at Holcomb Woods Parkway. Improvements will be made to Holcomb Woods to effectively connect the new road to Holcomb Bridge Road. In addition to the two-lane road, there will be bike paths and sidewalks, allowing more than just cars to use the street. An estimated 14,000 vehicles per day would be able to use the new road, Dell-Ross said. On the west side of Ga. 400, the city anticipates the project calling for the demolition of several apartment buildings. For updates and more information, visit the project website at www. roswellgov.com/bcp.

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North Fulton’s Only On-Site Crematory DEATH NOTICES Nicole Darlene Anderson, 35, of Cumming, passed away January 19, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Ricky Calvin Dodd Sr., 59, of Cumming, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Gordon Johnson, 63, of Johns Creek, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Thomas Jerry Barron, 71, of Cumming, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Rev. Austin Fogarty, 61, of Alpharetta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Christopher Kekow, 40, of Alpharetta, passed away January 8, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society,

Donald Lee Bartlett, 83, of Cumming, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Sandra Bastianello, 64, of Roswell, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Hazel Blue, 88, of Atlanta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Stella Virginia Brewer Barden Burts, 91, of Gainesville, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Sandra Buchanan Tyson Dabbs, 50, of Roswell, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Beverly Magbee Gillis, 87, of Marietta, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Eunice Gravitt, 90, of Cumming, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mary Hughes Hamby, 90, of Cumming, passed away January 17, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mark Hilkman, 71, of Roswell, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Nancy Danniger, 92, of Jasper, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. William Hood, 42, of Dahlonega, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Soon C. Kwon, 69, of Suwanee, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Rolando Lacruz, 86, of Marietta, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Hurchel C. Major, 85, of Cumming, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Helen Wallace McCullough, 91, of Ball Ground, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. James Marcel Mooney, 91, of Cumming, passed away January 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Ronald Joseph Newsome, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

David Campbell Porter, 45, of Roswell, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Cecile Price, of Cumming, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Juas Reid, 84, of Cumming, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Don Sauls, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Noah Showe, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away January 13, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Janet Smith, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Teresa Spidalieri, 83, of Roswell, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Carol Sue Stiles, 79, of Cumming, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John Stuart Thibadeau, 88, of Cumming, passed away January 16, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Ruth Walls, 85, of Chamblee, passed away January 14, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Marshall Warbington, 79, of Dahlonega, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. George Harry Webster, 90, of Dunwoody, passed away January 21, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Jacquelin Wells, 81, of Marietta, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. David Ray West, 90, of Alto, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Hazel Dimsdale Wilson, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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