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How to avoid heartburn over Heartbleed Web’s biggest problem has solutions By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Anyone with a computer has probably heard or seen information about the newest threat to cyber security, “Heartbleed.” Fortunately, there are solutions already out there, but users still must act to protect themselves by changing their passwords. “This is the largest serverside security flaw we have ever seen,” said Tyler Jones, of Car-
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Charlotte White, 6, holds up her haul of Easter Eggs at the annual Alpharetta Easter Egg Hunt.
Children help Easter Bunny find eggs ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Easter Bunny was able to find all his eggs with the help of hundreds of little helpers April 12 at the annual North Park Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. Nearly 400 children searched the softball fields of the park for the little colored eggs,
said Toby Smallwood, Alpharetta’s arts coordinator. The children collected nearly 6,000 eggs. Along with the egg hunt, children enjoyed face painting, animal balloons and inflatables. —Jonathan Copsey
Twins Kingsley, left, and Hudson Lillystone hold up their goody bags.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Nearly a dozen teenagers were arrested April 4 after they took part in the annual “junior-senior wars.” Such “wars” traditionally begin the week leading up to prom at the local high schools. Juniors and seniors at the schools engage in a tit-for-tat game of pranks, typically late at night. According to police, they received a call at nearly 3 a.m. about teenagers toiletpapering a Marin Court home and hitting the house and vehicles parked there with paintballs. Police arrived and spotted two suspect vehicles trying to leave the neighborhood. Inside were 11 teenage boys. Police note there were paintball marks on the side of one of the vehicles and one passenger had a paintball gun in his lap. A large package of toilet paper was in the rear of one vehicle. All the boys allegedly admitted to papering the home and shooting at it and vehicles as part of the pranks. The homeowner said her home had been targeted for the past three days and wanted it to stop. However, she declined to press charges for criminal trespass. The 11 boys were arrested for disorderly conduct. The two boys who drove the vehicles were also charged with violation of their license restrictions. Alpharetta has zero tolerance for such crimes, said Alpharetta Community Outreach Officer Phil Ritchie.
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can damage them and be costly for the homeowner to fix or remove. “These kids have weapons [paintball guns] and they are damaging people’s homes,” Ritchie said. Every year, local police departments field dozens of calls about the pranks. “It’s not an overreaction,” Ritchie said. “It’s an effort to stop it.” And the efforts seem to be paying off. Ritchie said Milton High School has traditionally been a large headache during the junior-senior wars. However, this year Ritchie visited the school and worked with officials to explain the costs and damage the pranks are causing. “We didn’t get one 911 call, one criminal damage call or a single house TP-ed,” he said. Anyone seeing suspected junior-senior war activity is encouraged to call 911.
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Employee allegedly took cash JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A former employee is suspected of stealing money from his workplace April 4. Employees of the Target on State Bridge Road told police video surveillance showed a former worker, Morgan McNeill Maynard, 21, of Suwanee, take what appeared to be $125 in
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Alpharetta discusses banning specialty brakes Residents complain of ‘Jake Brakes’ By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta may ban a certain kind of brakes from usage in the city. At the City Council meeting April 14, the council debated banning compression air brakes typically used on large tractor-trailer trucks, commonly called “Jake Brakes.” “We have received complaints from citizens, primarily on the west side of town,” said James Drinkard, deputy city
administrator. “They create a ‘gunfire’ sound.” He said the city’s noise laws are not equipped to deal with anything of this sort. A police officer would have to be camped out and not only witness the brake applied, but also have a sound device operating to record the decibel level. Known as “Jake Brakes,” “Jacob Brakes,” or “compression brakes,” they are an
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Voter registration deadline approaches ATLANTA – Secretary of State Brian Kemp reminded Georgians they must be registered to vote by April 21 in order to participate in the May 20 primary election. “Every Georgian should have the opportunity to vote in the May 20 primary election,” said Kemp. “The good news is that it is easier than ever to get registered to vote or to change your registration information.” Georgians with a valid Georgia driver’s license can go online and register at www.
registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/#noback-button. The “My Voter Page” (MVP) app, available on mobile devices on Apple and Android platforms, also allows Georgians to register to vote. Voters can view their specific sample ballot, find their polling locations, check voter registration status and track the status of their absentee ballot. To find the app, search for “GA Votes” in the app store.
Kemp launched the new systems last week at a combined meeting of the Georgia Election Officials Association/ Voter Registrars Association of Georgia in Augusta, which featured election leaders from across the state. It is believed that Georgia is the first state in the nation to offer both online registration as well as an innovative mobile application that enables voter registration like MVP. —McKenzie Cunningham
Milton: equestrian center not on radar No plans for new horse facilities By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton is known for its horses and riding culture. Many of the back roads in the north of the city have horse farms Cregge lining both sides of the street. However, the residents still depend upon neighboring Alpharetta’s Equestrian Center and horse park for large events, being the largest in the region. In part due to costs and the need for new sports fields, Alpharetta is considering abandoning the equestrian center, as their draft 2025 recreation and parks master plan shows. Unfortunately, Milton has no plans to beef up its own horse programs or facilities in the immediate future. “An equestrian center is not on our radar screen right now,” said Jim Cregge, Milton’s Parks and Recreation Director. “We are working on other projects.” The expansion of Bell Memorial Park this year is chief
among those “other projects.” Cregge said the city is working on its five-year master plan, and that horse facilities are not included. “The plan calls for us to develop some trails for people to walk on, not necessarily
horses, and more playspace,” he said. “We have nothing equestrian-focused in the next five years according to the master plan.” All plans are guides, he said, and the master plan could be changed if the elected officials decide it. Milton’s existing master plan details what the city
currently has and what it will need in the future. However it does not include any specific plans for horserelated activities other than horse trails. It does point out the possibility of a regional equestrian facility at Birmingham Park, which is undeveloped and already a popular spot for riders.
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Rep. Riley backs Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition ATLANTA – State Rep. Lynne Riley, R-Johns Creek, said she is backing a new non-partisan grassroots organization that wants WashRILEY ington to focus on helping small businesses get the economy going again instead of the usual party politics of brinksmanship and finger-pointing. Riley said she recently attended the Main Street Growth and Opportunity Coalition launch event where she supported the group’s call for federal lawmakers to take action on just three areas: tax and immigration reform and expanded trade. The Main Street Growth and Opportunity Coalition, which has launched a Georgia chapter, is an alliance of businesses, local trade associations and concerned individuals. They say they are committed to supporting “a common sense, pro-growth agenda for America.” It is an agenda Riley can support. “American businesses pay way too much in taxes, and are forced to dedicate far too many resources to navigating our overcomplicated tax code,” said Riley. “If we really want the economy to grow and create more jobs, we need to relieve both of these burdens on businesses by lowering their taxes and make the tax code simpler.” The Main Street Coalition does not offer specific solu-
Main Street Growth and Opportunity goals* Tax Reform that fixes an overly complex tax code will promote fairness and stimulate growth. Expanding trade opportunities for American businesses to drive growth. When U.S. businesses have access to new markets, they ramp up production and create jobs. Immigration reform that is balanced and sensible to help grow the economy and strengthening the nation’s finances and programs over the long term. *See http://www.mainstreetgrowthandopportunity.org tions. It is more about “broadening a conversation” to find real solutions. “This coalition is not really driving to identify specifics. It is more about saying enough with the over regulations, enough with the red tape and roadblocks,” she said. Riley is a small businesswoman herself who owns her own accounting firm. Government has become a stumbling block to productivity in her own field. The tax code is unwieldy, inefficient and has too many loopholes for special interest groups. Immigration reform has been a big “hot button” issue in Washington, so much so it rarely tackles it. And when it does come up inside the Beltway, it doesn’t get far. Riley said she would like to see ways for government to be “more welcoming to immigration opportunities.” It should not be so difficult for people to navigate the immigration process or be so combative for people who are already here and worried about their status, Riley said. “We want to be welcoming in allowing economic oppor-
tunity as well as immigration that might jumpstart new businesses,” she said. “Employers also find roadblocks from government in trying to utilize their talents,” she said. The Main Street Growth and Opportunity Coalition supports comprehensive tax and immigration reform and expanding trade opportunities. It seeks to educate federal lawmakers and state residents about the economic benefits of these policies and illustrates the consequences of inaction. “We want Washington to employ more common sense and allow the little guy to be more productive in his daily work and not burdened by tax policies and compliance issues that [hinder the economy],” she said. As the voices of grassroots groups grow, Riley says she thinks Washington will have to listen. One of the biggest hindrances to reform at the national level is the high degree of partisan politics in which the two national parties seem to have the destruction of each other’s policies put above the interests of the nation.
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Man flees court, leads police on chase JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – An alleged drunk driver led police on a chase through the city after he fled a court hearing April 8. James Earl Johnson, 42, of Decatur was in Johns Creek court at 10 a.m. facing charges of driving without a license and DUI. When the judge handed down a 63-day sentence, Johnson allegedly ran out of the courtroom. He drove away in a black Chevrolet Avalanche. A short time later, police spotted
Johnson on McGinnis Ferry Road. When police tried to pull Johnson over, he initially slowed down as if he were to stop, and then he quickly performed a U-turn headed west on McGinnis Ferry Road. Johnson Police tried several times to drive in front of Johnson to force him to stop. Each time, he simply
drove around them. Police finally cornered Johnson in a parking lot on New Boyd Road. Johnson was Tased as he was pulled from the vehicle. Johnson’s breath allegedly smelled of alcohol when he was arrested. He refused sobriety tests. He complained about neck pain and was taken to Emory Johns Creek Hospital for evaluation. There, he refused to give blood to test for alcohol.
A check of Johnson’s driver’s license showed it was suspended in February for failure to pay child support and failure to appear in court on April 3, as well as for a DUI in January of last year and was revoked because of probation in June, also last year. Johnson faces charges of DUI, fleeing police, aggravated assault on a police officer, obstruction and driving with a suspended license. He is held in Fulton County Jail awaiting a new trial.
Chattahoochee River Center holds Earth Day celebration April 19 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Everyone is invited to celebrate Earth Day by joining National Park Service naturalist Jerry Hightower from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 19, for a campfire, guided night hikes and a beautiful spring evening under the stars. Naturalist Greg Greer of “Mr. Greg’s Reptile Roadshow” will also host a demonstration of the exciting world of reptiles
with live reptiles up close and personal. This is a chance to learn more about amphibians and reptiles of the Chattahoochee River Watershed and their importance to the Earth we all share. Other evening activities include live frogs on the lower deck, a campfire with marshmallows to roast, crafts, a walk by River Glen pond listening for
the crickets and frog chorus and night hikes with flashlights. Participants will learn what they can do on Earth Day and every day to protect the Chattahoochee River and the planet. Everyone will receive a complimentary Chattahoochee River Naturalist Journal with wildlife lists and paw prints. This event includes easy level walking on a forest trail. Appropriate dress for the weather and comfortable shoes are recommended. A flashlight and a light jacket for the evening program are a good idea. This program will be held at the Chattahoochee River Environmental Educa-
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Milton Cirque to perform ‘Razstava’ MILTON, Ga. – The Milton High School Cirque show this year, “Cirque Razstava� is set in a world of unusual mechanical charm where animatronic characters come to life as they are collected for a traveling exhibition. Set in the 1910s, the story continues a decades-old tradition of amusing and aweing spectators who enter the exhibit. One of these guests is a young boy who becomes so fascinated with what he finds at Razstava that he is willing to abandon what is familiar in exchange for a larger role behind the scenes of the exhibit. New acts and apparatus are guaranteed to take guests into a new-fangled realm set somewhere between real and unreal. The Milton Cirque shows are unique pieces of theater and very popular with audiences. Milton is the only public high school in the country with a Cirque program as a part of the regular theater curriculum. The “audition only� class of over 60 students attracts students with various athletic and specialized skills like tumbling and dance.
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Milton High School will perform the upcoming “Cirque Razstava� April 24-May 3 at Milton High School. For information and tickets, visit www.miltontheatrecompany.com. Cast members also train on various apparatus including the Cyr wheel and silks, and often train with some Cirque professionals that travel to the city to work with them on mastering specific skills. The students begin a rigorous routine of physical
conditioning in the fall, and the show’s storyline begins development with a student planning team that generates ideas. Larry Smith, the show’s director, then writes the script for the production.
“Cirque Razstava� will have a total of eight performances over two weekends. The show performs April 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday April 27 at 2 p.m. Then, the following week-
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Service pups help autistic children Local school promotes socializing both By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – We all love our pets. They are there for us when we come home and love us unconditionally. But pets also have the secondary ability to relax us. It’s this ability that allows them to help schoolchildren learn to read – dogs don’t judge and will always love being read to. There is another benefit; one the Lionheart School in Alpharetta is tapping into – reducing anxiety in autistic children. “Animal-assisted therapy – service dogs – has provided a lot of health benefits for our children,” said Tamara Spafford, executive director of the Lionheart School. “It helps to reduce their anxiety and helps them become more interactive with each other and the dogs.” Spafford said it was a large accomplishment for children with autism to develop social skills outside the school or family. The dogs give them a way to relax and be flexible. “Being with the dogs takes the pressure off them” Spafford said. The dogs are part of a new program at Lionheart called “LionPaws.” This is a joint effort between the school and paws4people, a North Carolina-based trainer of therapy and service dogs. The relationship between the two groups began when Lionheart took in a service dog named “Langley.” The dog was adopted by the school as part of an animal therapy program.
That led to further discussions with paws4people that would help both organizations. From those discussions came the “LionPaws” program, where puppies destined to become service dogs spend some of their first weeks alive being with the children, helping the dogs socialize. It has no downside, said Spafford. The children get help with anxiety and fear, and the dogs learn how to socialize with people. Eight puppies were brought from paws4people to spend several weeks with the students. They then go back to paws4people for training. A fully trained dog can perform a variety of tasks essential for those with mobility or medical issues. They can carry and retrieve items, pull and push wheelchairs, alert those with hearing impairment and alert of seizures. “It’s very important for these puppies to be socialized and exposed to a variety of environments and children,” Spafford said. “They need to be comfortable with a lot of different noises.” Part of their training is taking the animals to fire stations to become accustomed to people in full fire gear. Another is visiting seniors. In an effort to get the children used to being out in the community, the school routinely takes them to volunteer with community groups, such as the YMCA. The dogs fill another socializing need. “So many of our children have an affinity for animals –
horses, dogs. We start with the children’s interest. We find things for the kids to be interested in, and this is a beautiful bridge,” said Elizabeth Dulin, with the school. Spafford agreed. “It’s been so remarkable for all of us,” she said. For more information on the Lionheart School, visit them online at thelionheartschool.com. For more about paws4people, go to paws4people.org.
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Alpharetta to hold Day of Service May 3 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – May 1 is traditionally the National Day of Prayer. However, this year, the following Saturday, May 3, will be a Day of Service in Alpharetta. For some Alpharetta residents, they want to focus on actions to make the world a better place. Mayor David Belle Isle is pushing the event. While not a city event, the Day of Service will begin at the parking lot behind Main Street.
From 8 a.m.to noon, volunteers will be able to seek out tasks from the nonprofits and other groups at the location. The goal Belle Isle is to make volunteering easy and fun for the whole family. “The whole goal of this is to make a turn-key opportunity for the whole family to work together in the community,” Belle Isle said.
Seventeen organizations throughout the city will be there seeking volunteers to do service. These include the Lionheart School, the YMCA, North Fulton Senior Services, Drake House and several local schools. “There is not always an opportunity to volunteer as a whole family,” Belle Isle said. “We want to go beyond the normal service organizations and get the average family to donate their time together in a positive and meaningful way.” There will be 511 volunteer slots open for the taking. These
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta-based Hi-Rez Studios, an online game developer, will expand its headquarters by investing $10 million by 2015 into 30 jobs and an expansion, bringing the company’s employee count to more than 100 at its Georgia location. “Georgia’s thriving technology sector is attracting innovative start-up companies,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Carr. “Hi-Rez Studios’ newest expansion is not only an investment in the community, but it is an investment for the future of the digital entertainment industry in our state. I have no doubt that Hi-Rez will find the talent and resources it needs to enhance
its products and better reach its international markets.” The company’s headquarters, located on Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta, will expand by 4,000 square feet. With this expansion and jobs, Hi-Rez Studios will continue to enhance their products with new game content and better reach customers across North America and Europe. The new jobs include software developers, digital artists, game testers and customer support technicians who will support the release and international distribution of the company’s latest product. “Digital gaming requires technical talent, creative talent and an entrepreneurial climate,” said Todd Harris,
chief operating officer of Hi-Rez Studios. “We have experienced continued growth in Georgia, thanks to a great talent pool, high quality of life and low cost of doing business.” “We’re happy to welcome more talented and creative people to Alpharetta, and we’re delighted to see this expansion by Hi-Rez,” said Alpharetta City Councilman Michael Cross. Hi-Rez Studios is a developer of online computer games and is designated as one of the Top 30 Developers worldwide by Game Developer Magazine. The company has developed and released two previous game titles and is now enhancing their latest title SMITE, a mythology themed online multiplayer game for the PC. The expansion in Alpharetta will support the company’s new product launch.
Emory JC Hospital Auxiliary offers college scholarships JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to students in the community who are entering health care-related college or post-graduate programs. In the six years that the auxiliary has been offering scholarships, nearly $70,000 has been awarded to deserving students seeking a degree in a health care field. The Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships are $2,000 scholarships that will be awarded to students who have been accepted into a health-related program. These scholarships may be renewable. Applications must be
received no later than April 14. The Barbara K. Tumperi Scholarship is a $1,000 award that will be granted to a high school senior or student currently attending an accredited college or technical school in the health care field. Applicants must be Georgia residents and full-time students in good standing. Applications must be received before June 1. To apply for these scholarship opportunities, please visit www.ejcha.com/Pages/Scholarships.aspx, or contact the scholarship chairperson, Jane Radman, at 770-623-6532 or at jradman1@gmail.com.
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Flagler College ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Joshua Manning of Cumming and Susannah Schloss of Mountain Park were recently named to the Flagler College President’s List and were honored with other recipients at a special ceremony where Flagler President William T. Abare Jr. congratulated them and challenged them to continue their academic success. President’s List honors are given to those with a 4.0 grade point average.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kayla Dozier of Alpharetta was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Charleston. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Washington and Lee University LEXINGTON, Va. – The following Washington and Lee students recently earned Honor Roll status for achieving a grade point average of at least 3.75 or Dean’s List status for achieving at least a 3.4 GPA for the term that ended in December 2013. Honor Roll: Nicholas Biumi of Cumming, a member of the class of 2015; Brian Krouskos of Alpharetta, a member of the class of 2016; Lucas McCracken of Cumming, a member of the class of 2016; Rachel Samuels of Johns Creek, a member of the class of 2015; and Jenny Wang of Roswell, a member of the class of 2017. Dean’s List: Drew Carlos of Roswell, a member of the class of 2015; Connor Hollenbeck of Alpharetta, a member of the class of 2014; Kaitlin Krouskos of Alpharetta, a member of the class of 2017; Stanley Monasterski of Roswell, a member of the class of 2016; and Jacqueline Yarbro of Suwanee, a member of the class of 2015.
Berry College ROME, Ga. – The following local students have been named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at Berry College. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better. Alpharetta: Braham Berman, Kyra Clark, Meghan Dooling, Ashley Harzog, Meaghan Hughes, Bekah Ingram,
Gretchen Kaufman, Eric Latimer, Lindsay Luckett, Abby Maiwald, Jordan Moore, Kayla Palmer, Marcella Putri, Abbey Smyth, Nick Vernon, Cari Voutila and Cori Wagner. Cumming: Brynn Barber, Brook Bowers, Alyson Childers, Taylor Flynn, Christian Fulbright, Meagan Hunter, Megan Reed, Mike Robb, Greg Robbins, Kseniya Shakhova, Logan Stone, Matthew Williams and Connor Wright. Duluth: Erica Mendonca, Claire Park, Kit Paryzek, Christie Pierce and Kim Slade. Roswell: Hannah Bentley, Emily Bruder-Mattson, Rhoxie El-
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Gardner-Webb University BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb University announced that Carson Sears of Suwanee was among more than 550 students who recently graduated
during its 2013 fall commencement exercises. Sears received a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Lillian Powell Norris of Johns Creek earned Dean’s List honors from Georgia Southern University for the fall 2013 term. Norris graduated from Chattahoochee High School in 2013.
Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Natalie Rames, a nursing major from Johns Creek, was named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at
Georgia College in Milledgeville. Rames was also inducted into the Sigma Alpha Omega sorority in November. Taylor Wood, an environmental science major from Cumming, was named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at Georgia College in Milledgeville. Wood graduated from West Forsyth High School in 2013.
BirminghamSouthern College BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mattie Gereben of Alpharetta was named to the Dean’s List at Birmingham-Southern for the fall 2013 term.
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Atlanta Classic Cars now offers Sprinter line DULUTH, Ga. — Atlanta Classic Cars held a ribboncutting ceremony March 27 to showcase their new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model line that includes a cargo van, crew van, passenger van minibus and chassis cab. Bruce Lamb, general manager, and Johanna Ellis, a business partner, invited the community to celebrate the addition of the Sprinter line to Atlanta Classic Cars, 2586 Satellite Boulevard in Duluth. For more information, visit www.atlantaclassiccars.com or call 770-279-3696.
ments and an exclusive neighborhood dedicated to serving seniors experiencing memory loss. The expansion will add 10 senior living apartments and add a second, completely new memory care neighborhood. “The neighborhoods will be connected by a hallway, but each will have its own living, dining and common areas and large enclosed courtyards,” said Julie Taylor, executive director for Benton House. “We really think the community within a community concept works well and want to keep that feel.” It is expected the addition will cost $1.8 million to construct and will open in late 2014. As a result of the new additions, the community hopes to add 15 to 20 new jobs to their existing staff of 40. Reservations for the new apartments are now being accepted. For more information, call 678-319-3000 or visit www.bentonhouse.com.
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RE/MAX Center receives four top statewide awards JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — At a recent annual RE/MAX of Georgia award ceremony, RE/MAX Center, the independently owned real estate company with offices in Duluth and Johns Creek, was awarded three prestigious Showcase Awards as well as the Highest Net Gain Award for Georgia. Each Showcase Award is based Finnick on agent growth, percentage of productive agents and other internal criteria. RE/MAX Center’s more than 120 full-time sales associates specialize in residential real estate, new construction and commercial real estate throughout metro Atlanta. “2013 was a solid year for us all at RE/MAX Center,” said Patrick Finnick, owner of RE/MAX Center. “[These awards] clearly reflect the hard work and dedication of everybody throughout our entire company.”
Homeownership Expo to be held April 24 Benton House announces expansion, anniversary ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Benton House Senior Living recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with the announcement of an expansion. Benton House currently serves over 60 residents. The community features senior living apart-
CUMMING, Ga. — Trying to buy or sell a home, or interested in learning how to spruce up your home’s exterior or interior? The inaugural Homeownership Expo takes place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 24 at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Cumming. More than 40 vendors and various workshops will be present to offer services and advice. Sponsored by the 400 North Board of Realtors, the expo is free.
northfulton.com | Revue & News | April 17, 2014 | 17 It will include workshops on the following topics: market overview for Forsyth, Dawson and Lumpkin counties; seven layers of design in prepping your home and panel discussion covering appraisals, landscaping, inspections and renovations. In addition, activities will be provided to entertain children, and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., various restaurants will be onsite. For more information, call 404-732-0603 or visit www.400northboardofrealtors.org/expo.
Traton Homes to build Greenwich Park in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Traton Homes will soon begin building luxury homes at Greenwich Park in Johns Creek. The gated community will offer 21 homes, priced from the $800,000s. Residents at Greenwich Park will enjoy convenient access to the area’s dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Children at Greenwich Park will attend State Bridge Crossing Elementary, Autrey Mill Middle and Johns Creek High schools. Interested home buyers are encouraged to stay informed by registering for the community VIP List at www.TratonHomes.com. For more information, call new homes specialist Steve Lee at 678-858-1984.
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Sur La Table to open Alpharetta location ALPHARETTA, Ga.— Seattle-based Sur La Table, the retail cooking store, has confirmed the opening of a location in North Point Mall on May 14. Opening date is subject to change. The 5,800-square-foot store, located at 1000 North Point Circle, Suite 1082 in Alpharetta, will employ over 20 fulltime and part-time employees. “Our stores are the ultimate place for kitchen exploration and discovery and we are excited to offer our unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table to the Alpharetta market,” said Jack Schwefel, chief executive officer of Sur La Table. “In addition, the store will feature our newest cooking class program location which offers a diverse and exciting schedule of hands-on cooking classes, led by classically trained chefs.”
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Should I get a property survey? In the state of Georgia, surveys are not required when purchasing a property. Most home buyers do not opt to have a survey done, in some cases due to cost. More often than not, it is because the buyer is purchasing in a planned community. The buyer might assume that because the builder probably had surveyed everything when building out the community, there isn’t likely to be any boundary line issues. More often, surveys are done on larger parcels of land. This may be done by the seller in advance of putting the property up for sale, or by the buyer while under contract. When purchasing raw land
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or large-acre tracts, a survey is critical, as property lines change within families and easements often occur and may have been done many years ago. On more than one occasion, we have seen fences and driveways over property lines in a planned community. Additionally, you may want to put a fence up after you
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move in and a fence company will ask you for a survey in order to stay on or within the boundary lines of the property Finally, a title insurance policy on your new home won’t cover you on a boundary line problem without a survey. In fact, you won’t be covered on any boundary line problems that are discovered with a survey. But the survey may identify the issue so a boundary line agreement or some resolution to that issue may occur. More often than not, the survey will reflect exactly what you think you’re purchasing, but better to pay for a survey for peace of mind than have a dispute or disagreement with your new neighbor later.
Death and taxes: Two pleasant subjects It seems everything is going up and up these days. Capital gains, or the tax owed on selling income-producing property, is no exception, as it has increased this year to 20 percent. An additional tax of 3.8 percent is also hitting investors through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare. The combination of these two taxes is hitting investors in the pocketbook at almost 24 percent. Additionally, adding in the Georgia income tax of 6 percent yields a whopping 30 percent tax on sales of your investment real estate. But don’t despair; the Internal Revenue Service has created a way around paying it. It’s called a 1031 exchange, likekind exchange or Starker exchange. The 1031 comes from the section of the IRS code that allows you to defer capital gains. In 1970, a family named Starker challenged the IRS’s ruling on capital gains and eventually won the court case against the IRS.
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A 1031 exchange merely allows you to swap properties without actually swapping the property. When you sell an investment property, IRS rules will allow you to purchase a “like” property, of equal or greater value and defer the capital gains into the new property. A third-party company, known as an exchange intermediary, that’s approved by the IRS, will hold your funds from the sale of the first property until you are able to close on the second property. If done properly, this “exchange” will allow you to defer the capital gains until the sale, or another exchange, of this second property. It is possible, upon your death, to bequeath the property and your heirs will not have to pay capital gains either. Through the use
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of the 1031 exchange, it is possible never to pay capital gains in your lifetime. There are some important criteria that you will need to meet to qualify for the exchange: 1) The property you sell should have specific language mentioning the 1031 exchange. 2) You, as the seller, can’t accept the money at the closing. It must be delivered to the “exchange intermediary.” 3) You have 45 days after selling the property to identify the other property(s) that you will be purchasing. 4) You have 180 days after selling the property to close on the new property(s). You’ve worked hard to produce passive income. Don’t let the tax man take too much of your hard-earned money. By using the tax code to your advantage, you can help preserve your real estate investment for yourself and your heirs for many years to come. Brian Patton CCIM is a commercial real estate investor, broker, author and radio show host. Call 770-634-4848, or visit his website at www.CapitalListings.com
Does your small business have a great work culture? Are your employees happy? Do you get a lot of things done because your culture enables great teamwork? Is there the proper balance of work and personal time? Just like you build a new product or develop a new service, you need to do the same with your culture. Creating a great work culture isn’t easy, but will significantly contribute to your success if you have one. The first step in achieving a great culture is having the right “tone from the top” with your management team. If the leadership of the company isn’t “walking the talk” and visually displaying the culture you want, it will never happen. Employees will mimic the behavior of their managers, so it’s very important to make sure all of your leaders know what is expected of them. The structure of your organization can also make
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or break having a great work culture. Multiple levels of management and the inability for employees to engage upper management with their suggestions and ideas will be a deterrent to having a great culture in your small business. Hiring the right people and making sure that everyone has fun working is part of creating a great work culture. Do novel things like setting up a Ping-Pong table or dart board in your office, so when your employees want to take a break they can have some fun. Creating a great work culture in your small business will help contribute to the success of your small business.
Job fair returns to RUMC Employers invited to participate with 300 job seekers in attendance ROSWELL, Ga. – There is still room for local employers to participate in the Monday, April 28, mini-job fair as part of the long-running jobs networking ministry at Roswell United Methodist Church. RUMC partners with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Roswell Inc. and the Rotary Club of Roswell to bring speakers, offer job interview and resume writing tips and provide networking opportunities. One the largest ongoing such ministries in the Southeast, the job fair routinely attracts more than 300 job seekers.
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Show times vary. April 10 – May 25. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
‘OLIVER’
Mello-Drama Productions presents “Oliver” at the Cumming Playhouse, the classic musical based on the novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. Show times vary. Through April 19. 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit playhousecumming.com.
LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » LUDWIG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The LSO presents "A Cherry Blossom Spring Fling,” a gala closing concert for its seventeenth season at the Gwinnett Center-Performing Arts Center. The evening's performance features internationally-acclaimed Korean violinist Hye-Jin Kim interpreting SaintSaens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso and the rare Dvorak Romance in F, Malek Jandali, American/Syrian pianist and composer, in the premiere of his Piano Theme and Variations, and local Russian artists Olga and Jacob Yampolsky performing the double concerto for violin and viola by Max Bruch. 7:30 p.m. April 26. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please visit ludwigsymphony.org.
ART » ALPHARETTA ARTS STREETFEST
Celebrate the arts at one of the city of Alpharetta’s most popular events. The streets of Historic Downtown will be filled with nearly 100 artists, musicians and performers from throughout the U.S. are showcased. Enjoy a beautiful spring weekend as you stroll through outdoor galleries filled with fine art, create children’s art and experience live jazz, Celtic music, cultural dancing and more. Admission and parking are free. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 26 and 27. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
THEATER » ‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’
The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web,” an adaptation of the novel by E.B. White, in which Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig become unlikely friends.
calendar for sale, a cake walk and spring-themed arts and crafts for kids. Bring your basket and your camera for a fun, family day set in Callanwolde’s beautiful spring gardens and grounds. 10 a.m. - Noon. April 19. 980 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-872-5338 or visit callanwolde.org.
EGGS-TREME EGG HUNT
An Easter egg hunt hosed by the Reach One Church at Friendship Park by Crabapple Crossing Elementary. 12:30 p.m. April 20. 12775 Birmingham Highway, Milton. Please visit reachonechurch.org.
9TH ANNUAL KIDS HELPING KIDS CARNIVAL
‘TARZAN THE MUSICAL’
King’s Ridge High School presents “Tarzan the Musical.” Based on Edgar Rice Burrough’s, “Tarzan of the Apes,” and the 1999 smash-hit Disney animated film, “Tarzan” tells the story of an infant boy orphaned on the shores of West Africa, and is raised by apes in the jungle. “Tarzan” features music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins and book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. Show times vary. April 24 – 26. 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta. Please call 770-754-5738 or visit kingsridgecs.org.
Johns Creek United Methodist Church Preschool is having their 9th annual "Kids Helping Kids" Carnival. Last year's Carnival was a huge success, with over 2,000 people in attendance and raising over $47,000 for Camp Sparrowwood — a camp for children with special needs — Emory Johns Creek Pediatric Patients (NICU) and the Preschool itself. This year’s proceeds will support the same causes. Bring your friends and family to enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival rides, inflatables, games and more JCUMC Preschool. Tickets sold at the door. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 26. 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-497-8215.
EVENTS » EARTH DAY CANOE TRIP
Summer will soon be arriving, but you can get your family out early on the Chattahoochee River this year to celebrate Earth Day. Take advantage of two different opportunities to enjoy a quiet paddle along the cliffs and through the backwaters of the river. Registration required by April 17. 1 – 8 p.m. April 19. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA CALLANWOLDE EASTER EGG HUNT
A family favorite for years, Callanwolde’s egg hunt features thousands of candy-filled eggs to find and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. There will be homemade baked goods
ELECTRATHON AMERICA ELECTRIC VEHICLE RACE
Electrathon is a race in which electric vehicles compete to see how far they can go on a given amount of battery power. The race will be held at the Forsyth Central High School east campus. Come down and spectate this exciting and environmentally progressive new sport. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 19. 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming. Please call 770-887-8151 or visit electrathonamerica.org.
EARTH WEEK RIVER FLOAT AND CLEAN UP
Bring your own canoe or kayak and join the National Park Service for a ranger-
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led leisurely paddle on the Chattahoochee River. The down-river journey will take participants past Woodland American Indian village sites, the location were Sherman's Troops outflanked the Confederate Army, suburban homes, and forests of extraordinary beauty. There are four mild class 1.5 rapids suitable for beginners along this part of the river. Reservations are required. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 26. 301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Please call 678-538-1200 or visit nps.gov.
Top Five EVENTS Ga.’S LARGEST EASTER EGG HUNT World Harvest Church is hosting Georgia’s largest Egg Hunt with 55,000 eggs. The event is free and open to the public. The Egg Hunt is for ages 2-13. Noon – 2 p.m. April 19. 320 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell. Please call 770-643-9223.
ANNUAL GARDEN FAIRE
Bulloch Hall's Annual Garden Faire heralds the start of spring planting season and provides a onestop shop for everything you need to make your gardening dreams reality. This free gardening event, hosted by North Fulton Master Gardeners, will have something for every level of gardener — from novice to seasoned. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 26. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. Please visit bullochhall.org.
TASTE OF FORSYTH
The annual Taste of Forsyth and Easter Egg Hunt return to the Cumming Fairgrounds. The event will feature more than 25 restaurants, the Egg Hunt, and a Touch-a-Truck event for kids. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 19. 235 Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming. Please call 770-423-1330 or visit cummingfair.net.
BEAR ON THE SQUARE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
Dahlonega's 18th annual celebration of Southern Appalachian Culture is being held in and around the town's Historic Square. Bear on the Square is a lively weekend of music and art beginning with pre-festival activities, including jamming on the square and a Country Auction, on Friday, April 25. The schedule includes free admission, on-stage performances by well known bluegrass and old-time musicians, a juried Artists Marketplace featuring mountain crafts, more jamming on the square, free music workshops/ demonstrations, storytelling, an acoustic open mic event and more. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 26 and 27. Main Street, Dahlonega. Please call 706-864-7817 or visit bearonthesquare.org.
RACES AND BENEFITS »
EASTER EGG HUNT AT MIDWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH
An Easter egg hunt for children aged toddlers through 5th grade at the Midway Community Church. Come and enjoy a fun filled day of inflatables, food, face painting and egg hunting. 2 – 4 p.m. April 19. 3365 Francis Road, Alpharetta. Please visit midwaycc.org.
ARTFUL ALPHARETTA
Kick off the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest at this one day event, showcasing eight of the Alpha Arts Guild’s talented and accomplished artists, each displaying numerous pieces of work in various mediums. Register onsite to win an original work of art. Refreshments will be served. Free. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 26. Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102.
ROSWELL CYCLING FESTIVAL
The Roswell Cycling Festival will take place on Canton Street, and feature many fun events for cyclists of all ages. The festival will begin with the Mayor’s Ride, followed by races of various categories, and a kid’s bicycle safety course. 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. April 27. Canton Street, Roswell. Please visit roswellcyclingfestival.com.
SPRING "K" CLASSIC 5K AND 10K
The Kiwanis of Roswell host their Spring “K” Classic 5k and 10k run. The course is certified and chip timed. Medals will be given to the winners in each age category. 5:30 – 10 a.m. April 19. 12025 Etris Road, Roswell. Please call 404-5532451 or visit roswellkiwanis.org.
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Hometown feel, tech focuses of Belle Isle Alpharetta booming By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle stopped by the Rotary Club of North Fulton April 8 to give an update on his favorite city and all the happenings since he took office. He said his vision was to create a hometown feel for his residents. Anyone can have a house, he said, but having a home requires work. The city is helping with that work by creating a sense of community. This is done by creating a downtown – the City Center, new shops and restaurants with plenty of walkability – and then filling that new downtown with near-weekly events. “You can’t have a great hometown without a great downtown,” he said. “Great downtowns are built on food and music. It is a catalyst.” Several new restaurants have cropped up in the downtown area with plenty more to come, and the recent “Wire
and Wood” street music festival brought thousands of people downtown. Weekly food truck events – which will be starting again soon – continually drew crowds last year. “The residents don’t seem to be showing event fatigue,” he said. “It’s working.” His efforts to create a “hometown” are attracting more than simply residents, it seems. The city boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state and the economy is picking up quickly. “A city’s full potential lies in its greatest strength,” he said. That strength, as he found out since becoming mayor, is in technology. A whopping 35 percent of the state’s technology companies are based in or around Alpharetta. There are 600 tech companies within the city and a further 300 in close proximity. In comparison, Atlanta has 300. “We have the highest concentration in the Southeast,” he said. “There is our strength.” To aid this, the city has begun programs and commissions to encourage new companies to relocate to the city and to help existing companies do business better. In response to this, Belle
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Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, left, spoke to the Rotary Club of North Fulton April 8. With him is Rotary Club President Kristi Crockett. Isle said 3,500 new tech-related jobs have come to the city in recent years. “It’s exciting to see all these
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Religious Services
Hope to see you this Easter! Good Friday, April 18, 7pm Easter Sunday, April 20, 6:30am Sunrise with breakfast Regular Sunday services 8, 9:30 &11am For childcare details, visit FellowshipRoswell.org FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS ON SUNDAY
1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA 770-993-6084 www.stdavidchurch.org
Good Friday April 18
7:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. (nursery) 7:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish at 8:30 p.m.
Holy Saturday April 19
8:00 a.m. Holy Saturday Prayer Service (in Memorial Garden)
Easter Day April 20
6:30 a.m. Easter Vigil (in Memorial Garden) 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. (nursery) 11:15 a.m. (nursery)
Refreshments & Easter Bunny to follow the 9:15 a.m. service
Mass in Spanish at 1:15 p.m.
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‘Schindler’s escape to America during WWII’ Understanding the foundation of America NORTH FULTON, Ga. – On Tuesday, April 22 at Alpharetta City Hall at 7 p.m. the American Heritage Society of Georgia, Inc. presents another enlightening, historical and educational program for the communities of North Fulton, “Schindler’s Escape to America During WWII” as part of Understanding The Foundations of America Series. Special guest speaker is Rebecca Schindler and her husband Richard Schindler, longtime residents of Georgia. They
If you go What: ‘Schindler’s escape to America during WWII’ When: April 22, 7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main St., Alpharetta have inspired groups in Georgia for decades with their story of determination against all odds to live the American Dream of freedom from the shackles of communism and socialism. Rebecca is a former music teacher who loves educating and inspiring children of all ages on the rich heritage of America, and the history of those that made the nation.
Preserving the freedoms of the United States of America depends on raising a generation that understands our true American heritage. Richard is 92 years old and retired several years ago as a regular player of tennis. Richard grew up in Czechoslovakia. He tells of how his mother and sister turned him in to the Gestapo during the war to his escape to America has been documented for all posterity and is one program you do not want to miss.
Rebecca combines her knowledge of American history, her experiences as a teacher and Richard’s childhood experience as a Czechoslovakian to becoming an American citizen and attaining the American dream to the strong similarities of what is happening in the Ukraine and Crimea today in this inspirational story of “Schindler’s Escape to
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America during WWII.” Preserving the freedoms of the United States of America depends on raising a generation that understands our true American heritage. All the American Heritage Society of Georgia’s programs, events and classes are open to the public. The American Heritage Society of Georgia, Inc. meets every fourth Tuesday of each month at Alpharetta City Hall at 7 p.m. It is incorporated in the State of Georgia as a 501(c)3 non-profit. Its mission is to restore, preserve, renew and rebuild our true American heritage and patriotism, the ancient ruins of the “original melting pot” of cultures that created our nation’s strong foundation.
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Gridley signs with Mississippi State O’Connell signs with Georgia Southern MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School student Ryan Gridley signed a letter of intent to play baseball with Mississippi State University. Pictured with him in front, from left, are Ann Gridley and Rob Gridley. In back, from left, are Principal Cliff Jones, coach Joey Ray and Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri. —Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton student Shawn O’Connell signed a letter of intent to play basketball with Georgia Southern University. Pictured with O’Connell in front, from left, are Dave O’Connell and Crystal O’Connell. In back, from left, are Principal Cliff Jones, coach Matt Kramer, Alex O’Connell and Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri. —Jonathan Copsey
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Passion Play Crabapple First Baptist Church invites the community to The Passion Play. April 17, 18, 19 at 7pm. Free childcare provided for ages 3 and under. Crabapple First Baptist Church 12760 Birmingham Highway Milton, Georgia 30004 crabapplefbc.org • 770 475 6111
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Cottage School’s ‘Glitter’ gala raises over $75K ROSWELL, Ga. – Guests at the Cottage School’s “Glitter: An Evening with the Arts” March 22 enjoyed an evening of live and silent auction items and theatrical performances, all while raising more than $75,000 for the school. Proceeds from Glitter go toward the school’s tuition assistance fund for the more than 40 percent of the families at the school on financial aid. “The success of Glitter truly makes a difference in the lives of students at the Cottage School,” said Jacque Digieso, The Cottage School executive director. “We work so hard to build and maintain successful partnerships with the Roswell community, and the success of this event only goes to show how fruitful that has been.” The Cottage School’s history of success repeatedly demonstrates that students who come to the school disillusioned or discouraged–some to the point of “giving up” on education–flourish in the school’s environment and emerge as independent, capable, and successful young adults Carefully designed to meet State of Georgia high school
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Cottage School parents C.J. and John Barber and TCS co-founders Jacque and Joe Digieso. graduation standards, as well as HOPE scholarship requirements, the curriculum also exposes students to various situations and subjects that assist them in unlocking their own unique talents and finding their niche in life. All seniors must prepare an approved post-secondary plan as part of graduation requirements. The centerpiece of The Cottage School program teaches students the basic work skills that will prove essential to
them as adults. Among the school’s unique learning techniques is a time management system, similar to the daily planners utilized by many adults. Students receive assignments in two-week blocks, enabling them to engage in short-term planning, with rewards for completing tasks on a timely basis. For more information about the Cottage School, go to www. cottageschool.org. —Jonathan Copsey
Mill Springs Academy collects 7 tons of food Helps Atlanta Community Food Bank ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Mill Springs Academy students, staff and their families collected and donated 15,127 pounds – more than 7 tons – of food for the annual canned food drive benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB). According to the ACFB, the food Mill Springs Academy collected will provide for 12,605 meals. There is a little bit of friendly competition among the schools that spurs on the food drive. Communication Arts School was the clear winner between the five schools on campus, having gathered more than 6,000 cans on their own. But the entire Mill Springs community is proud to be able to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank in this way. “This is proof that small schools can do big things,” said Headmaster Robert Moore. – Staff
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The Chattahoochee High School 2013 6A state runner-up and region champion volleyball players will be assisting coaches during upcoming spring volleyball clinics and camps at the school.
’Hooch volleyball has spring clinics, camp ’Hooch wrestlers make history From left, Rowdy Miller and coach Adam Pitt. Standing, from left, are coach Steve Aiken, coach Shawn Cavanaugh, Sean Hoffman, Brady Miller, Jordan Pitt, head wrestling coach J.J. Hicks, coach Jack Macko and National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Randy Faries of Roswell.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee High School varsity volleyball coaches will be hosting a spring skills/ techniques volleyball camp for girls and boys in fourth through eighth grades on four days during two weeks in April. The spring clinics will be in the CHS gym from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 14, 16, 21 and 23. Each session is $25 and includes a T-shirt for campers signing up for all four sessions. This is an opportunity to learn not only from the Chattahoochee coaches, but also from the 2013 6A state runner-up and region champion players. Then campers can continue building on their skills with more drills and scrimmages later at ’Hooch volleyball’s spring camp. Due to summer renova-
tions planned at Chattahoochee, volleyball’s traditional summer camp has been moved to a late spring date. CHS head coach Jennie Blevins and assistant varsity coach Blair Boyle will head up the spring volleyball camp at CHS with the help of varsity players. The spring camp, also for girls and boys fourth through eighth grades, will be April 29 through May 2 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and will conclude with a full day on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $150 and includes a T-shirt. Campers signing up for both the clinic (four sessions) and the camp will receive a discounted price of $125 for the camp. For information about both the spring clinic and spring camp, go to www. hoochvolleyball.com.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – When inclement weather forced the cancellation of the state wrestling championships scheduled at Gwinnett Arena, several schools were asked to host their division championships. With just one week to prepare, Chattahoochee High School offered to host the 6A division, which included 224 wrestlers, 200 coaches, numerous GHSA officials, referees and medical staff, as well as more than 2,000 guests. With the support from ’Hooch basketball, lacrosse, band boosters, alumni, Jr. Cougars, coaches, faculty and some 100 volunteers, the tournament was successfully held Feb. 21-22. Rallying in much the same fashion as their school’s community, Chatta-
hoochee’s wresters had the best state tournament in school history. For the first time ever, Chattahoochee finished in the top five in team points, coming in fourth overall. A record eight wrestlers qualified for state this year, including freshman Ethan Phillips, sophomore Matt Picus, juniors Perry Benton, Sean Hoffman and Jordan Pitt and seniors Brady Miller, Rowdy Miller and Taylor Podhouser. Of those, four placed in the top four. Rowdy Miller took fourth in state at 152 pounds, and Brady Miller won third in state at 160 pounds. Hoffman claimed third in state at 195 pounds, and Pitt won second in state at 113 pounds.
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12U Dunn Right Dawgs place second in Triple Crown Bash MILTON, Ga. – The 12U Dunn Right Dawgs battled with a skeleton crew April 6 to place second in the Triple Crown Spring Break Baseball Bash Division 2 at Sawnee Mountain Park. In front, from left, are assistant coach Jerry Mattox, Peter Belasick, Obie Bowers and Jordan Mattox. In the second row are Cameron Hewitt, Trevor Sands, Jack Ward, Brian Orkin, Geoffrey Watkins, Kaleb Harris and coach Adam Orkin. Not pictured is coach Dennis Hood.
Lech signs with San Diego MILTON, Ga. – Milton student Mackenzie Lech signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse with San Diego State. Pictured in front with Lech, from left, are Hanna Lech, Traci Lech,
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Southeastern Lacrosse Conference championship at Northview 25th Anniversary Team, Hall of Fame inductees unveiled as part of tournament activities By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – For the eighth year in a row, Johns Creek will host the three-day Southeastern Lacrosse Conference championship with added extras: the presentation of the 25th Anniversary Team and Hall of Fame inductees. There are going to be several events recognizing the members of the 25th Anniversary Team and Hall of Fame honorees at the 2012 SELC championships. The tournament dates are April 27-29 in Johns Creek. Friday night’s games are at four high school stadiums all in or very close to Johns Creek. A list of the playoff teams and their Friday night sites will be available on www.selctournament.com about a week before the tourney. All events on Saturday and Sunday are at one location, Northview High School in Johns Creek. For the third year, the Johns Creek Convention and Visitor Bureau (JCCVB) is the title sponsor of the SELC championships. JCCVB executive Heather Blanchard said the bureau is pleased to be the title sponsor again. “This tournament is a great event for us. It brings more than 700 players, their families and their booster clubs,” Blanchard said. “This is the largest college lacrosse conference. They come from Virginia, South Carolina and Florida to play.” Blanchard said the JCCVB also uses this event to showcase Johns Creek to lure visitors back for other events in the city such as the Johns Creek Arts Festival and this year’s U.S. Amateur Open at the Atlanta Athletic Club in August. Key to the continued success of the tournament has
Northview is a phenomenal host. They are the big reason the SELC keeps coming back.” Heather Blanchard JCCVB executive
been the cooperation of Northview High School. “Northview is a phenomenal host. They are the big reason the SELC keeps coming back,” she said. Saturday morning at 10 a.m., the alumni game will be played. Space is limited to the first 60 players. Alumni need to sign up at the field that morning. Alumni game players will receive two adult Saturday passes and will be given two lunch coupons good at the food vendors at the stadium. The Division 2 semifinal games begin Saturday at noon and 2:30 p.m. During halftime of the Division 1 semifinal game (5:30 p.m.), the 25th Anniversary Team will take midfield to be recognized and receive their awards. There have been more than 10,000 players who have participated as members of the SELC, and only 60 players will be selected. All 25th Anniversary Team members and Hall of Fame inductees will receive two adult weekend passes. Children 18 and under are free if wearing a jersey. Passes can be picked up at the Northview stadium gate. Sunday morning at 10 a.m. will be the start of the 25th Anniversary game. All team
In recognition of the fast-growing popularity of the sport of lacrosse within Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal has declared April 26 to be Georgia Lacrosse Day. This day of celebration coincides with the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference’s (SELC) 27th annual championship tournament. From left are Heather Blanchard of the Johns Creek Convention and Visitor Bureau, South Forsyth High School lacrosse player Mason Muller, Northview HS lacrosse player Connor Redmond, Deal, Northview lacrosse player Alexa Rivard, Alpharetta HS lacrosse player Matt Moore and SELC President Doug Horn.
members are encouraged to participate and should email Doug Horn, SELC president and tournament director, at dchorn21@yahoo.com or 678427-1097 to confirm they will be playing. After the game, each team member and one guest will be treated to lunch at the V.I.P. tent at the stadium. The lunch will be provided by tournament sponsor Longhorn Steakhouse. Sunday, at halftime of the Division 1 championship game (3 p.m.), the inaugural class of the SELC Hall of Fame will be inducted. Tournament sponsor hotels are the Hilton Garden Inn (770-476-1966) – ask for the SELC tournament rate of $69 – and Hyatt Place (770622-5858) – ask for the SELC tournament rate of $85. Both hotels are within 2 miles of Northview High School. For information about
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AAC makes golf simulator part of lacrosse festivities JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Visitors can improve their golf game and watch some great lacrosse when they attend the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference tournament, April 2527, at Northview High School. The Atlanta Athletic Club, which is hosting the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship Aug. 9-17, will have a golf simulator set up at the lacrosse championship. Visitors can take a few swings and get some tips from a PGA professional. It will be fun for all ages and all skill levels. Representatives from the Atlanta Athletic Club will also be giving out tickets for the U.S. Amateur Championship. The event offers fans a chance to actually walk the fairways with competitors who may one day be a star on the PGA Tour. Former winners of the event include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. For information about the U.S. Amateur, visit www.2014usamateur.com. For information about the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC) Championship visit http://www.selctournament.com. the tournament and stories about the SELC, go to www.
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Garrard Landing Park hosts Australian Rules football By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Atlanta Kookaburras are a band of mostly expatriate Australians who still like to play that continent’s favorite sport, Australian Rules football. And whatever you do, don’t use the “R” word (rugby) to describe it. The Kookaburras (an Australian bird of prey) gather Saturdays to play a game that predates the American version by about 30 years. Australian football is played with 18 to a side, but then the regulation field is two American football fields long and one football field wide. On this brisk Saturday morning at Garrard Landing Park on Holcomb Bridge Road, they settled for seven a side and marked off a field of roughly 75 yards. Milton resident Chris Seale was my mentor and guide on this occasion. Seale was born a Yank, brought up an Aussie (pronounced “Ozzy”) in Brisbane, Australia, and then returned to America as an adult. So he was able to translate much of what was going on. First off, he informed me Aussies just call the game “footy.” One way to move the ball downfield is to kick it to one of your players much like a punt in American football. If your guy catches the kick on the fly, it’s called a mark and he gets a free kick on goal. If your guy makes a spectacular catch, it’s called a “speckie” and the crowd oohs and aahs similar to a dunk in that other American game. The Kookaburras belong to
the American Australian Rules Football League. But in the months of March and April, three local teams – the Roswell Roos, Midtown Bombers and Western Bulldogs – play as a warm-up to the season. They culminate April 26 in the ANZAC Australian Sports Day AARFL Grand Finals. Like all AARFL events, they are held at Garrard Park starting at 10:30 a.m. Be warned, however, as starting times are more of goal than a set time. No worries, mate. Then, they come together as the Kookaburras to play regionally from June through October in home-and-home meetings with teams from Baton Rouge, La., North Carolina and Nashville, Tenn. The culmination is the USAFL Nationals in Dublin, Ohio, where the four regions meet to duke it out. They usually have a traveling squad of 20. You can’t pass or lateral the ball in footy. You can run with it, but you must bounce it off the ground every 15 yards, kick it to another player or “punch” it (that’s a pass using one fist to punch the ball to another player). There are four goal posts in a line. If you kick the ball between the inner goal posts, that is six points. If the ball goes between
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Expatriate Brisbaners Ben Wilkinson, left, and Chris Seale, right, chat with Jim Batten of Perth. one of the outer and inner goalposts, it is a “behind” and scores one point. If you’ve got that, you know
enough to piece out the rest. Oh, and there are no pads. Players this day ranged in age from their early 20s to Jim
Batten’s 57. He’s been playing football 45 of those years. To learn more, go to www.footy.com.
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Readers respond to Wills Park article Overwhelmingly supportive community ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Readers of our paper took to the comment section on Northfulton.com to respond to the news that Alpharetta’s long-term plans include considering shuttering the equestrian center at Wills Park. More than 1,000 Facebook recommends and close to 100 responses were overwhelmingly in support of keeping the facility. Commenters noted one aspect of the park the article neglected – it is also a
large venue for dog shows. However, looking simply at the cities from which the commenters hail, it seems one argument from the city is correct: not enough people within Alpharetta use the park. The center operates at a loss each year. This is not uncommon for recreational facilities, especially for one as large as Wills Park. Instead, it’s all about quality of life. Also, many large events bring in
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giving an indirect benefit. The residents of Alpharetta (and their elected officials) need to think long and hard about adding more sports fields, which are certainly in high demand, or keeping the facility. One option could be getting neighboring cites to help foot the bill, taking the financial burden off Alpharetta. Below is a selection of comments on the story, edited for spelling, clarity and grammar. There was only one obviously negative comment, and that is posted first.
Letters to the editor » The people who run the horse shows come to our city to use this facility because we give it away to them! Easy solution, make them pay more to use the facility to make it a profitable venture for us. I know how much they make, and how shady most of them are. I know they are destroying the facility; go look at what has become of the stalls, arenas, etc. It’s a sad situation. We need to ban together and get this converted to something we, the citizens of Alpharetta, can use. Ex-Horse Dad, Atlanta I have been riding and showing at Wills Park for over 20 years. I believe other options need to be researched. Closing the park would be a
mistake and a hard hit to the horse community. I truly believe the horse community will come together and do what we can to keep this from happening if given an option to. Carrie, Canton I grew up at Wills Park with my horses. My first horse show was there 20 years ago. My daughter’s first show was there. I know it has grown in the area... but this generation will share no memories with parents because everything is being developed. We can just drive by and tell them “that’s where mommy did this,” or “daddy grew up here” as we pass the neighborhoods it has become. It’s very sad. This is a safe place that many have enjoyed over the years. I
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don’t agree with how much it is costing a year for the city. There are many events held a year that bring in lots of money to local businesses. And maybe we should make sure the city is using the money the best way they can. How much are they spending on upkeep? Have they tried to get better prices? And how much would it cost the taxpayers to close it, knock it down and rebuild something? It’s not just used for the horse world... what about the rodeos your kids like, and dogs shows and charitable events? Anyway, I sure hope they choose to leave it as it is. :) Bree, Alpharetta I have been running dogs at Wills Park for 14 years now in the arena. Some of the dog agility events held there are qualifying events for shows such as the AKC Nationals, the World Championships and the Purina Dog Challenge events (you may have seen on TV). I sincerely hope those who have a say/vote in this decision will do their research and
not just take someone at their word on the financial issues that have been brought up. Not everyone plays soccer, tennis or swims. Horse and dog shows may not be for everyone, but why take it away from those who do love it? These shows do indeed bring in people from other states who frequent the local restaurants and hotels. Please think long and hard about taking this venue away from those of us who love it. Michele Gregory, Buford Chastain Park looked at the same thing but found a way to make it more profitable. I have shown and gone to events at Wills Park since there was only one ring and always look forward to coming to the area. Remember, we spend money at hotels, restaurants and shopping. All a boost to your economy. In addition, many times there are several events happening when I am in the park. Local residents use the walking trails and bring their families by to see the horses. This venue is used by so many
people. Please do not deny us this wonderful park! It can never be replaced! Tina Gunby Smith, Toccoa 2011 Farmgate: Horses rank eighth in agricultural impact for state of Georgia. Georgia’s horse industry has a $2.5 billion impact on the Georgia economy every year. The above is the economic impact of the horse industry in Georgia. One of the top 10 revenue-generating industries for the state – according to the Department of Agriculture cooperative extension study UGA in 2011. One must look at the total impact this facility has on Alpharetta. At any horse show, there is an average of 100 horses and 300 spectators/ owners/trainers. Not only do they pay horse expenses, they dine in Alpharetta restaurants, sleep in hotels, purchase gasoline for their trailers/cars and patronize many other establishments. J. Brown, Canton
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Sun’s come out for Crabapple Crossing student Third-grader lands leading role in local production of ‘Annie’ By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton native Sarah Charles Lewis is starring as Annie in Cobb Civic Center’s Jennie T. Anderson Theater production of the classic musical until April 20. The only professional musical theater company in the area, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, cast the 9-year-old. “She’s been in other productions, but this is her second truly professional performance,” her mother Jennifer Lewis said. “Her first was ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at Georgia Tech’s Ferst Center for the Arts.” “I just love being in such a professional show where everyone is amazing, even the dog.” Sarah Lewis said. “Everyone is very kind,” she said. “And I just don’t want it to end.” Lewis, a recent top eight finalist for the Broadway production of “Annie,” has aspirations to perform on Broadway. “She’s been singing since before she could speak,” Jenni-
fer Lewis said. “And we wanted to foster that talent as well as her natural ability to dance and act.” Lewis is a member of the Broadway Dreams Foundation and trains at the Renaissance International School of Performing Arts in Milton. She comes by her talent naturally. Her mother and father met while performing in a band, and her 13-year-old brother recently finished his first professional acting in the production of “On Golden Pond” through the Cumming Playhouse. “Sarah and Harrison are both represented by Kennedy Talent Management and the Carson-Adler Agency in New York,” her mother said. When not busy rehearsing or performing, Lewis is a regular 9-year-old. “She likes to be with friends and play with her American Girl dolls,” her mother said. She’s also a competitive swimmer for the Alpharetta Sharks swim team. “We want her to have a normal childhood and are focused on making that happen.”
Sarah Lewis and her brother, Harrison. Jennifer Lewis said on a recent trip to New York, her daughter wanted to perform on the Subway or at Central Park. “She needed a permit, but was determined to find a way to make it happen,” Jennifer Lewis said. “All she wanted to do was
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“We can’t talk about it yet, but she has a call-back for a big production and we’re keeping our fingers crossed,” she said. It looks like this 9-year-old might have many more sunny days ahead of her.
Ryan - Hofheimer John and Cindy Ryan of Alpharetta, Georgia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kirsten Ashleigh Ryan to Michael Andrew Hofheimer, son of Andy and Marianne Hofheimer of Jacksonville, Florida. Miss Ryan graduated from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell. She received her bachelors degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology where she was a member and past president of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. She is currently employed in General Surgery at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Mr. Hofheimer graduated from the Bolles School in Jacksonville and received his bachelors degree from Washington and Lee University. He worked in Atlanta for four years in sales and marketing. He is currently attending the University of Florida and will graduate in May with his Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship. The couple will wed in October 2014 in Atlanta Georgia.
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Chase Elliott wins Nationwide Series NASCAR race Shows he is ready for ‘big time’ racing By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Eighteenyear-old Chase Elliott is one King’s Ridge Christian School senior who won’t be going to college in the fall. And that is the good news. Elliott just won his first NASCAR Nationwide Series race April 4 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, and is now the secondyoungest driver to notch a Nationwide Series race. At this rate, he soon will no longer be introduced as the son of racing legend Bill Elliott. This son of a gun can drive. After his big win on Friday, he didn’t have much time to celebrate. He had a math test on Monday. Shuntel Beach, King’s Ridge’s public relations director, said Elliott handles himself with amazing maturity and ability to remain focused. “We are all mesmerized by what he can do,” she said. “He crams five days of school into three days, so he can spend three days out of the week racing. He just handles it all so well.” Elliott has also impressed the racing community. He certainly was on everybody’s radar screen when won his first NASCAR Truck Series race Sept. 1 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Ontario, Canada, in just his sixth Truck Series start. One of those suitably impressed was Dale Earnhardt Jr. He signed the younger Elliott to his team to drive the No. 9 Chevrolet, owned by Earnhardt’s JR Motorsports
We are all mesmerized by what he can do. He crams five days of school into three days, so he can spend three days out of the week racing. He just handles it all so well.” Shuntel Beach King’s Ridge’s public relations director
and sponsored by NAPA, which is based in Atlanta. To many NASCAR fans, it was ironic that sons are now racing on the same team when their fathers carried on one of racing’s great rivalries. But Elliott said that was their generation. Elliott downplays that aspect. He said he and his father both see signing with JR Motorsports for what it is, a tremendous opportunity. “Obviously, Dale Senior and my dad did some real hard racing together, and put on some of the best shows in NASCAR history in my opinion. But neither my dad or I are disappointed with the way things have worked out,” Elliott said. “Like I said, this is the chance
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Chase Elliott celebrates his first NASCAR Nationwide Series race April 4 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. of a lifetime. “This is a dream come true for me. And to have this happen to me at such a young age is the opportunity of a lifetime,” Elliott said of joining JR Motorsports. “I always had high hopes this would happen. This has opened
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Continued from Page 1 That means the user cannot fix the problem – but the user can protect himself. Typically, when there is an issue, patches or fixes can be applied by the user to fix the issue. However, since this problem is built into the code of the very servers the Internet is built upon, it is up to the companies we do business with to address it. The flaw affects the coding called “Open SSL.” Whenever a user logs onto a secure website, a lock icon or green bar appears to indicate security. This is the Open SSL part. Two-thirds of the Internet uses this security program. Heartbleed allows someone to read small snippets of information on the servers in plain text rather than encrypted code, Jones said. Usernames, passwords, security questions and more could be compromised. And given the ubiquity of the Open SSL and the nature of the problem, websites could have been targeted
up a big door for me. “I wasn’t real sure this could happen for me,” he said. “Now, I want to try to make the most of it. I really want this to be my career.” If all goes well – and so far, it has gone extremely well – El-
liott will run in all 33 races in the circuit this season. His first race was Feb. 22 at Daytona International Speedway. It took Elliott just 42 days to win his first NASCAR race. So it came to pass that it was the No. 9 car that crossed the finish line first at Texas Motor Speedway, and teammate Earnhardt finished fifth. One step below the Sprint Series where the elite drivers compete, Elliott says you will often see those elite drivers competing in the Nationwide Series as well. Often Sprint Series drivers will test some new technological wrinkle in their engine in a Nationwide Series race before using it in a Sprint Series race, where winning and losing is measured in hundredths of a second. As if Elliott didn’t have enough on his plate, he will appear in the broadcast booth as well. He was asked to be part of the April 12 radio lineup for the Motor Racing Network. Elliott joined the MRN broadcast crew in the coverage of the Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 from Darlington Raceway. “Adding a driver to our broadcast team at Darlington will put listeners behind the wheel and give them a look into the minds of the competitors through Chase’s eyes,” said MRN President and Executive Producer David Hyatt. “The ‘Elliott’ name is synonymous with success at Darlington, and it’s a privilege to have one of NASCAR’s rising stars join us this weekend.” The hype over Elliott has already begun, but he appears to have the maturity to handle it and keep his eye on the checkered flag.
for years and never know it. “There is no way to ever tell they have been compromised, if at all,” Jones said. Anything with a password – banks, Yahoo, Google, Netflix and Dropbox – is affected by the exploit. However, PIN numbers for debit cards are not affected. A fix was released April 7 and many websites have already implemented
Heartbleed is a “backdoor” entry to encrypted files that could allow hackers to access secured information on a server, including user names and passwords. What this means for you is that banking websites, application websites and others could be at risk. Here is what Tyler Jones of Carmichael Consulting suggests you do: • Immediately change your passwords for any of the sites that we already know have been attacked. These include, but are not limited to, Yahoo, Flickr and Tumblr. • It is strongly recommended that you change your passwords for sites that may have been vulnerable but are now patched. These include Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Clio, Instagram, Netflix, Pinterest, YouTube and others. • If you are unsure about a website, the site should have a statement posted somewhere about their current security status. If they have patched their software, go ahead and change your password. If they have not yet secured their site, you can change your password now if you want, but you will have to do it again once they secure their site. Remember, a good password is a minimum of eight characters long, has letters, numbers and special characters (like @, #, %, !) and is unique to each site. Do not re-use passwords. this, while others are in the process of doing so. However, the damage to any particular user may already have been done.
The best thing consumers can do is check with their websites to ensure the issue has been solved, and then change their passwords, Jones said.
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Boy Scout uncovers historical marker
Robbie Osborne stands by the Corinth Church and cemetery sign near North Coleman Road and Pine Grove Road.
ROSWELL, Ga. — With only a historical marker and overgrown brush to mark the location of the original Corinth Church and cemetery on the corner of North Coleman and Pine Grove roads, Roswell High School student Robbie Osborne set out to clean up and reveal what – if anything – remained where this church was formed on July 23, 1886. Using this project as part of his Eagle Scout requirements, Osborne along with some of his fellow Scouts from Troop 356, conducted a clean-up day that uncovered three potential gravesites. Roswell historian Michael Hitt said documentation of church activities at that location goes back to 1897. A wrought iron fence surrounded the burial site up until World War II. It is believed the oneroom church building was demolished in 1968. As part of his project, Osborne is searching for information about the Corinth Church and cemetery. Anyone with pictures or recollections about this landmark can contact the Roswell Historical Society at 770-992-1665 or societyrhs@bellsouth.net.
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Wise named CDA ‘bestest friend’ ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Rotarian Roger Wise, center, received a proclamation from the children of the North Fulton Child Development Association for all his work over many years in helping the children of the CDA. Wise is a longtime board member of the CDA and was named the “Bestest Friend of the Children of the CDA.” Pictured with Wise are CDA Executive Director and Roswell Rotarian Donna Smythe and fellow board member and North Fulton Rotarian Doug Higgins. –Jonathan Copsey
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Salon Lofts donates prom dresses to needy girls ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For many young women, prom night is one of the most memorable events of their high school years. But it doesn’t come without a cost. According to ABC News, the average teen will spend $1,139 on prom. That includes dress, shoes, makeup and hair. The reality is there are many young women who simply can’t afford it. To help remedy this, the staff at Alpharetta’s new salon, Salon Lofts, at 970 Northpoint Drive, partnered April 10 with Becca’s Closet, an organization that donates formal attire to high school girls with financial needs. Salon Lofts held a “Beauty Lounge,” a night filled with beauty services and samples. Attendees were asked to bring formal wear they no longer
needed. All dresses were donated directly to Becca’s Closet. In addition, loft owners donated hair and makeup services to each young woman who ends up with one of the dresses collected at the event. Salon Lofts, founded in 2003, is reinventing the beauty industry by creating a community of experienced beauty professionals who enjoy all the benefits of owning a salon without the risks. Salon Lofts connects professionals with the online tools, personalized marketing platforms and inviting salon atmospheres that form the foundation of their businesses. For more information, please visit www.salonlofts. com. —Jonathan Copsey
Salon Lofts vendor Jennie Kushner, left, owner of Brickell by Jean Fox, an online boutique, helps Mary Eyler pick out some fun items.
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North Fulton Chamber President Brandon Beach, left, helps Salon Lofts CEO Daniel Sadd cut the ribbon to open the Alpharetta location.
Dresses were donated by those who attended Salon Lofts’ April 10 event. The dresses will be donated to girls who cannot afford an expensive prom.
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‘Camelot’ puts icing on monster GET cake (season) Georgia Ensemble Theatre closed its 1023-14 season with one of its most ambitious plays yet, Learner and Loewe’s “Camelot” and what a finale it is. With 15 featured players, it is perhaps GET’s largest cast. “Camelot” also has perhaps its most talented cast in one play as well. Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot” doesn’t leave much room for error with its music. In great musicals, the songs drive the drama, and what voices the players must have. These do. Artistic Director Robert Farley called them his “Wall of Sound,” and so they are. Bryant Smith is fresh from his role as a “stellar” Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables.” In “Camelot,” he must command the stage and he does so royally. Whether in song or in soliloquy, Smith is every inch the king. Jennifer Alice Acker as his Guenevere matches him song for song and note for note. Chris Kayser doesn’t really steal scenes in the dual role of Merlyn and Sir Pellinore. But Kayser does make you sit up when he comes on stage because you know the veteran Atlanta actor is going to do something interesting you won’t want to miss. Jeremy Wood as Lancelot has the duty to perform one of the best love songs ever written (“If Ever I Would Leave You”) and knocks it out of the park. Of course in any drama there is no drama without conflict. That is so malevolently supplied by Kyle Brumley as Mordred. Not seen until the second act, he sets about to turn the Round Table one end as he conspires against The Once and Future King. Brumley and the ensemble explode in “The Seven Deadly Virtues” and “Fie on Goodness,” with a mad energy that catches the audience up in the maelstrom. In all, “Camelot” delivers in the memorable way theatergoers have come to expect GET’s season finales to do – the exclamation point on the season. This was one of the strongest seasons for GET yet,
Response: Continued from Page 30 I am a resident of Alpharetta and have shown my dogs in agility at Wills Park for nearly 14 years. It is a very special place for me. People come from all over
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showing the growth and maturity of more than 20 years’ service to the community. GET’s “Gatsby” production in March was in one humble reviewer’s opinion one the 10 best Farley has yet produced. Of course they have done it by crafting a true ensemble organization from the lobby to backstage that really clicks. Bob and Anita Allen-Farley have wrought something truly special in midtown Roswell, a multifaceted jewel that gains luster as the seasons pass. It was a truly blessed day when they settled here to create a professional OTP theater here in deepest darkest suburbia. Taking a peak at next year’s season, it is clear Bob and Anita are not resting on their handlebars. From Tony Award winning drama to gum-popping, jumpin-the-aisles country rock, it’s all there again next year with another “top this” finale. Hold onto your hats.
THE ELEPHANT MAN Drama Oct. 30-Nov. 16, 2014 By Bernard Pomerance Winner! Tony Award for Best Play. This moving and beautiful powerhouse drama is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man, a victim of rare skin and bone diseases, has become the star freak attraction in traveling side shows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel hospital. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream: to become a man like any other.
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES – Musical Sept. 11-28, 2014 By John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, and Jim Wann Directed by Robert J. Farley Welcome to the Double Cupp Diner on Highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, North Carolina. It’s a great place to rest a spell, and enjoy a slice of pie and a piping hot cuppa joe or a bottle of beer. The fellas from the gas station next door will be stoppin’ in for a visit with the lovely Cupp sisters, to play their high octane blend of country-western, bluegrass, and rock & roll packed with entertaining toetappers about life, love, and good times along the American roadside.
ONE SLIGHT HITCH – Comedy Jan. 8-25, 2015 By Lewis Black Yes, THAT Lewis Black – The Daily Show guy. And he’s written a play. So hang on to your seats! Doc and Delia Coleman are throwing eldest daughter Courtney the lavish wedding they never had. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce, the doorbell rings … and one slight hitch wreaks glorious havoc on all of their plans. So much for perfect. (Contains some mild adult language.) HOMERS - World Premiere Feb. 26-Mar. 15, 2015 By Jacob York In this story where fandom and family intersect, we meet Leigh Elder, a female sportswriter for a major metro Atlanta newspaper. She’s a homer: love and loyalty to the Braves, the Hawks, and the Falcons. When a dream job falls into her lap and promises to take her to the big-time of L.A., she is thrilled. The only thing that stands in the way is her biggest fan: her father. Can a homer ever really leave home? Loyalty and love can be tough in the big leagues! GET is proud to present the
the Southeast for the multiple agility shows held there. The facility is a favorite and these competitors – like Mary Kay – spend their money at our stores, restaurants and hotels. They contribute to our overall local economy just as the horse people do. Wills is unique as it not only supports the recreational sports
but also the horse and dog competitors as well. There is no other place in Atlanta that offers a facility like this. People come to watch both the horses and dogs. We need to unite and fight to keep the equestrian center open Elizabeth Downey, Alpharetta
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world premiere of this play by Atlanta-based actor Jacob York (Becky’s New Car, The Man Who Came to Dinner). MY FAIR LADY – Broadway Musical April 9-26, 2015 By Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe “Wouldn’t it Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” are all part of this musical masterpiece that will
complete GET’s 22nd season. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, you will fall in love all over again with Eliza Doolittle, a Covent Garden flower peddler who agrees to take speech lessons from phonetician Henry Higgins in order to fulfill her dream of working in a flower shop. Along the way, Eliza succeeds so well that she outgrows her lowly social status, and manages to become an indispensable part of Higgins’ life.
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optional addition to a truck and meant for emergency situations that require quickly stopping a truck. Emergency braking and in mountainous terrain, where constant braking can wear on brakes, are the intended usage. Neither of which explains why they are going off in Alpharetta. “Some [drivers] just want to make noise; others are braking too hard,” Drinkard said. Much of this can be attributed on the west side to an increase in construction in the surrounding areas, requiring more large trucks to enter town. A possibility of enforcement is placing warning signs around the city notifying drivers against using their Jake Brakes. Councilmember D.C. Aiken objected to adding yet more signage to the entrances of the city warning drivers of the ordinance. “You probably need to let the truck drivers know. The only way you can do that is with a sign,” Aiken said. “To me, this is no different than some cars or a motorcycle. It’s just as annoying but it goes away pretty quick.” “It is a problem for people who live along major thoroughfares that used to be quiet roads,” countered Councilmember Jim Gilvin. “For the people out there who are affected by this, at least we can say we are trying. And for people who are repeat offenders, we can stop them.” Other members of the council suggested no new signs. Instead, they suggested
making builders aware when they first come to the city about the new law. “An education program would be better than signage,” said Councilmember Chris Owens. The issue was tabled for more discussion.
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Also at the meeting: Eleven of Alpharetta’s roads will shortly be milled and resurfaced. The contract, approved by the City Council in a unanimous vote, is for $482,000 and work will take 60 days to complete. The city keeps a running tally of each road for which it is responsible, grading them in terms of condition. The lower the grade, the worse its condition. The roads are on rotation so they will be serviced as they near the end of their life and all roads are in adequate condition.
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by Julia Mahood, Georgia Master Beekeeper. The “Fleatique” will boast all types of gently used household goods, books and garden items. The event will feature a bake sale and coffee. For lunch, Harry’s Farmers Market will have pulled-pork barbecue and a vegetarian option available. Bulloch Hall, one of Roswell’s Southern Trilogy Historic Homes, is located at 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. For more information, visit www. bullochhall.org. –Katherine Tuggle
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and annuals, garden and specialty vendors, garden art and pottery, gardening experts and advice and the pass-along plant sale. The event will also feature demonstrations in the garden: 10:30 a.m. – “Heavenly Hellebores” by Andrea Towers and Carol Brooks, North Fulton Master Gardeners. Noon – “Flower Arrangements Right from Your Garden” by Annette Joseph, author of Picture Perfect Parties and a regular on the “Today Show.” 1:30 p.m. – “Lazy Beekeeping” demo and book signing
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Bulloch Hall’s annual Garden Faire heralds the start of spring planting season and provides a one-stop shop for everything you need to make your gardening dreams reality. This year’s Garden Faire will take place April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, on the grounds of Bulloch Hall in Roswell. This free gardening event, hosted by North Fulton Master Gardeners, will have something for every level of gardener — from novice to seasoned. The event will feature a fantastic variety of perennials
Milling and resurfacing of city streets.
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Consideration of a grant application to support enhancements to Old Milton Parkway at Ga. 400.
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Consideration of acceptance of a grant award from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency for acquiring or sustaining equipment for the Department of Public Safety Hazmat Program.
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Table of consideration of banning compression brakes and engine breaks. First reading.
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Roof repair and replacement at multiple facilities.
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Purchase of three public safety vehicles.
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For the people out there who are affected by this, at least we can say we are trying. And for people who are repeat offenders, we can stop them.”
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Bulloch Hall’s annual Garden Council: Faire returns April 26
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►► Salvatore Frank Gambino,
46, of Chattahoochee Circle, Roswell, was arrested March 17 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, headlights required and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Casie Marie Lantz, 36, of Penwick Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 21 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI and hit and run. ►► James Otis Landingham, 23, of Shallowford Road, Roswell, was arrested March 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, expired tag and possession of drug-related items. ►► Lawrence R. Schmook, 50, of Grayson was arrested March 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, seatbelt violation, possession of drug-related items and open container. ►► Ronald Mosholder, 31, of Bowersville was arrested March 23 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI and suspended license. ►► Chad David Rowland, 42, of Spring Ridge Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 24 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alexander Tyler Leonard, 22, of Woodstock was arrested March 26 on Houze Road in Roswell for DUI and speeding.
Drug arrests ►► Baymon B. Jackson, 22, of
Atlanta was arrested March 22 on North Point Circle in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and shoplifting. ►► William Woolen II, 28, of Louisville, Ky., was arrested March 29 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance, drugs not kept in the original container and possession of marijuana. ►► Ricky Cox Jr., 34, of Lithonia was arrested March 29 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and brake light violation. ►► John Ryan Gilbert, 21, of Triple Crown Drive, Milton, was arrested March 28 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Christopher Daniel Hale, 36, of Clarkesville was arrested March 26 on Cotton Creek Entry in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and tag light required. ►► James Andrew Roberts, 23, of Summer Breeze Court,
northfulton.com | Revue & News | April 17, 2014 | 37 Alpharetta, was arrested March 25 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and obstructed tag. ►► Jeremy James Patchen, 23, of Atlanta was arrested March 26 on Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Coley Isaac Squires, 22, of Dinsmore Road, Milton, was arrested March 26 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and expired tag. ►► Hamza Vaid, 19, of Raintree Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 21 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Jarvis Stevens Evans, 27, of Old Holcomb Bridge Way, Roswell, was arrested March 22 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Tyler Ross Peacock, 21, of Chamblee was arrested March 23 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Steven Jermaine Tramble, 19, of Old Holcomb Bridge
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of Summerville was arrested March 26 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Lafonzo Antonio Moody, 23, of Eagles Crest Village Lane, Roswell, was arrested March 26 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, expired tag and no insurance.
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Gregory Hilton Kinch, 54, passed away March 25, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Sara Carolyn Crisler Cobb, 77, passed away March 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Jeanne Sybil Cohen, 91, passed away March 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Sarah Ann Davis, 93, passed away March 28, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
PORTALES, N.M. – Stefanie Fugarino of Suwanee has been named to Eastern New Mexico University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Fugarino is pursuing a degree in communicative disorders.
Rosa O. Johnston, 55, of Flowery Branch, passed away April 4, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
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Evelyn Hall, 79, passed away March 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri State University announced that Kelli Mitchell of Cumming and Abigail Reed of Suwanee have each been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2013 session. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
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Road, Roswell, was arrested March 24 on Old Holcomb Bridge Way in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Trevarious Jordan Griffin, 24, of Creekside Way, Roswell, was arrested March 26 on Creekside Way in Roswell for possession of marijuana and giving false information. ►► Gary Dale Setchfield, 20, of Woodstock was arrested March 26 on Houze Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.
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