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Milton opens second wing of Mark Law Arboretum Milton city officials and family members of Mark Law plant a white oak donated by the Georgia Tree Council Feb. 21. The white oak is part of the second phase of the Mark Law arboretum at Bell Memorial Park. Read more, Page 6

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MILTON, Ga. — A couple reported Feb. 18 that $5,000 in cash had been taken during their move to Milton.

The couple reported they had recently finished moving into Milton. When the wife attempted to retrieve the cash from her

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MILTON, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 14 car burglary in which $1,200 in cash was taken.

The car owner said he had withdrawn the cash earlier that day from his bank and parked his car at a shopping complex on Crabapple Road. He said he left the car unlocked.

When the man later left to go shopping at the Lowe’s on Ga. 9, the man realized his money was gone.

Security footage showed a suspect park by the man’s car for a few seconds.

The next visible footage showed the suspect go back to his car and leave.

Car driver files report of hit-and-run incident MILTON, Ga. — An Alpharetta man reported Feb. 15 that his car had been struck on Cogburn Road during a hitand-run accident.

The man said he had been traveling northbound on the road that afternoon.

When he attempted to merge into the left lane, a BMW behind him got into the left lane and accelerated. The two cars collided, and the BMW drove away.

A witness said the driver of the BMW had been acting aggressively, purposely cutting him off before the hit-and-run accident.

Police were unable to get in contact with the BMW driver at the time of the report.

purse, she was unable to find it. The money was last seen at 10 p.m. on Feb. 17.

Several movers had been in and out of the house that day.

Woman loses hundreds to computer fraud MILTON, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman contacted police Feb. 15 after she noticed $500 had been fraudulently withdrawn from her PayPal account.

That afternoon, the woman received an alert that the money had been withdrawn and used at a Walmart. She contacted support and was unable to find out where the suspect had used the funds.

The woman said that prior to this incident, she had received notifications of irregular logins from several online accounts. She was advised to change her passwords and to monitor her accounts.

Jewelry stolen from estate sale ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman reported Feb. 8 that more than $1,000 worth of her jewelry had been stolen from an estate sale at Harrington Drive.

The woman had held the sale the previous afternoon. About six hours after the close, the woman found one of her drawers was unexpectedly empty.

The woman said the drawer had contained her jewelry, and she had forgotten to empty it before the sale.

Woman loses hundreds to fake leasing agreement ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for a man suspected of bilking at least one woman out of $1,000 through a fake rental housing scam.

The woman reported she had contacted the suspect on Feb. 8 after seeing a listing online for a rental home. After

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several text conversations, the woman agreed to send her Social Security information and other personal documents along with $1,000 as part of the leasing agreement.

She said she became suspicious of the interaction when the leasing documents she received were illegible, and the suspect refused to meet in person.

Police checked the suspect’s name and found three reports out of Cobb County with similar incidents.

Woman’s car stolen from parking lot ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating the theft of a woman’s car, which had been parked at the apartments on Roswell Creek Lane.

On the morning of Feb. 9, the woman said she was unable to find her car in the apartment’s parking lot. She still had both keys to the car.

Police were unable to find any broken glass at the scene.

Firearm reported stolen from parked vehicle ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Douglasville man contacted police Feb. 9 after he realized his Jeep had been burglarized at North Point Mall.

The man said he had parked at the mall that evening and returned to it at 8 p.m. When he was driving home, the man was unable to find his eyeglasses in his Jeep.

The man investigated further and found his glove box was ajar. A gun, two sets of headphones and eyeglasses were gone.

Police found no damage to the Jeep.

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NEWS

Milton seeks to expand on previous land purchase City approves contract to buy Eads Lake site

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton wants to add acreage to a Greenspace Bond purchase it made last year that would give it the entirety of Eads Lake.

At its Feb. 19 meeting, the City Council approved a contract to purchase 15.8 acres off Providence Road. If finalized, the acquisition would add to the 88-acre purchase the city made last June for the “Preserve at Cooper Sandy” between Providence Road and Bethany Road.

The Cooper Sandy purchase included half of the 7-acre Eads Lake. The latest acquisition would include the remaining portion of the lake.

The deal comes with a price tag of $72,500 per acre for a total purchase price around $1.15 million. That would be about $8,000 more per-acre than the city paid for the adjacent 88 acres last June.

The city’s Greenspace Advisory Committee recommended the purchase with the intent of protecting water quality for Eads Lake and the nearly 1,200 feet

The city still has approximately $4.7 million remaining in Greenspace Bond funds. of Cooper Sandy Creek included in the property. The land could also provide a trail connection between Bethany and Providence roads. Milton is already hashing out a new trails plan for future connections.

The contract includes an 80-day due diligence period in which Milton can back out of the purchase without penalty. The city could close on the property before the due diligence period has ended.

If finalized, the city will have purchased more than 400 acres for preservation through its $25 million Greenspace Bond that voters passed in 2016. The city still has approximately $4.7 million remaining in Greenspace Bond funds.

Milton’s Greenspace Bond Purchases Milton’s $25 million Greenspace Bond was passed by 82 percent of voters in the 2016 general election. Funding for the bond is collected through Milton property taxes.

The bond was created to preserve land from development and/or to create passive parks. Funds must be used to acquire property that is suitable for development, and lands purchased cannot be used for active parks or other development.

The city has finalized seven land purchases using Greenspace Bond funds: Current Acquisitions Former Milton Country Club (passive part only) Lackey Road (former Wolff Family property) Belmont Farms (SW corner of Freemanviile Road & Birmingham Road) SE Corner of Bethany Road & Providence Road (Former Wells Family Property) Webb Road Hamby Road 14620 Freemanville Road Total

Acquisition Date

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January 2018

130.00

$4,500,000

December 2018

106.00

$3,710,000

April 2019

21.08

$1,400,000

June 2019

88.00

$5,720,000

July 2019 July 2019 November 2019

4.82 28.20 12 390.10

$1,600,000 $1,050,000 $1,250,000 $19,230,000

New business proposed for historical zoned site Eclectic store planned at longtime location of old country store

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A building given historical designation by the city could soon operate as a new business spearheaded by local businessman and restauranteur Chris Sedgwick. The former Hardeman Country Store, 15260 Hopewell Road, is one of only two sites zoned historic by the city, and the building could see new life some 70 years after its construction.

Sedgwick’s plan calls for a general store offering a wide array of items, from fried-to-order doughnuts, gourmet coffee, gelato, fresh-cut flowers and handmade items such as pottery, art and crafts.

Josh Kim, a partner in the proposal through Sands Investment Group, said the business plan celebrates the site’s history. The Hardeman Country Store was built in the 1950s as a general store with gas pumps.

“We feel this project is in line with a general store and is honoring the past of what the site used to be,” Kim said.

In 2006, the building was renovated by a previous owner, a porch was constructed and the gasoline tanks were removed. In 2007, an application to rezone the site from rural residential to commercial to operate a general store was withdrawn, “because of opposition,” according to the city. Another rezoning request was made in 2012 and was withdrawn after the city adopted its Historic Preservation Ordinance. In August 2013, the site was rezoned as historic following a request from the owner.

While the Milton Historical Society has designated 28 historic sites in the city, the former Hardeman store is one of only two to be zoned historic by the city. The other is the Thomas Byrd Sr. House on Hopewell Road.

The historic designation limits what can be done to the building. Those conditions restrict exterior modifications or the addition of any other buildings on the property. Kim said there were never any plans to modify the exterior of the site, anyway, but Sedgwick has applied for zoning modifications to allow for more parking.

“Right now, we can only have around six or seven parking spots, and that would make it difficult for any business to survive,” Kim said.

The rezoning request includes deleting some buffer requirements on the site that will allow for 28, gravel parking spaces, with 19 spaces allotted for west of the building and south of Thomson Road. In the city’s presentation to the council, staff noted a future roundabout slated for area will allow ingress and egress on Thomson Road to access the roundabout.

City staff has recommended approval with conditions for the rezoning modification.

“It is in the city’s and community’s best interest to help ensure the viability and physical condition of one of only two designated historical building within the city,” city staff stated to the City Council.

While the building’s exterior cannot be updated, Kim said the plan does call for some renovations on the interior, including the installation of hardwood floors, the creation of a seating area and updates to the ceiling.

“It’s going to be an interesting project, and for those

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The old Hardeman Country Store, at the intersection of Hopewell Road and Thompson Road in Milton, could soon reopen as a new business.

interested in gelato, premium coffee, flowers or things like that, it is going to be really neat,” Kim said. “It is an endeavor we don’t really have to do and one that is not out to make a lot of money, but we think it will be really cool and fit the area very well. And with it being so close to Bell Memorial Park, it could become a favorite for locals.”

The first presentation of the rezoning modification request was made at the City Council’s Feb. 19 meeting. The item is set to go before the board for approval or denial next month.

If the council approves the modifications and the plan moves forward, it could add to Sedgwick’s influence in the area. Sedgwick has opened several businesses in North Fulton, including The Union and 7 Acre BarNGrill in Milton.

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Milton opens second wing of Mark Law Arboretum

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton celebrated Arbor Day Feb. 21 by opening the second phase of the Mark Law Arboretum at Bell Memorial Park, named in honor of the city’s longtime arborist.

Law envisioned the arboretum — which showcases various species of trees and provides information on each specimen — and it was opened and named in his honor just a few weeks before he died amid a battle with cancer last year.

“We’ll never forget Mark, and because of the arboretum, people who did not have the good fortune to meet him will know him now, too,” City Councilman Peyton Jamison said. “Every day, and especially every Arbor Day, we’ll celebrate Mark more, and that celebration and that love will grow like the trees around us.”

Mark’s wife, Christina, also spoke at the event.

“Today is a day of joy,” she said. “It’s joy because we celebrate Mark, but we don’t just celebrate him, we also celebrate his legacy, and that was providing a bettered environment for the city of Milton. He wanted the city’s citizens to enjoy the best environment we could possibly have, and that’s what we have

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City Arborist Sandra Dewitt informed those in attendance that a Mark Law Arboretum website has been launched with an interactive map showing the location of trees in the arboretum.

in this park and this arboretum.”

Christina and others planted a white oak in honor of Law, one of several additions made to the second phase of the arboretum. The white oak was donated by the Georgia Tree Council, which awarded Law the Outstanding Individual Achievement Grand Award in 2018.

A Yellowwood, Smoketree and a Star Magnolia have also been added to the arboretum’s second phase. The Yellowwood and Smoketree were donated by Cub Scout Troop 1429.

Plaques have been placed in front of

each specimen, including those which were planted in the first phase of the arboretum, to inform parkgoers of each tree’s common name, genus, species, cultivation origin, mature height and mature canopy spread.

City Arborist Sandra Dewitt informed those in attendance that a Mark Law Arboretum website has been launched with an interactive map showing the location of trees in the arboretum. A QR code has been placed next to the arboretum sign that can be scanned to connect parkgoers to the website.

The city also handed out flowering dogwood seedlings with instructions on how to plant the trees, and Dewitt encouraged all those in attendance to plant one.

“It takes a community of people to have a community of trees,” Dewitt said.

Law served as Milton’s arborist for 12 years. Under his direction, Milton earned its first Tree City USA designation in 2009 and has received the distinction every year since. Earlier this month, Milton received its 11th consecutive annual award given by the Arbor Day Foundation. The award recognizes cities that have a municipal tree department, a tree ordinance, a community forestry budget of at least $2 per resident and an observance of Arbor Day.

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JOE PARKER No, my disapEditor joe@appenmediagroup.com pointment stemmed from the exterior color options for the Kona. In any trim, you can have bright, eye-catching Surf Blue, or my favorite, Sunset Orange with orange contrast stitching on the seats and orange trim on the air vents and around the gear lever. Opting for Limited or Ultimate trim, and you can really stand out with Lime Twist exterior paint with matching stitching and interior trim pieces.

I absolutely love cars that stand out among this crowd like a cherry on cream pie, but instead of my tester sporting one of the aforementioned hues, and I was really hoping it would, the Kona that

showed up in my driveway sporting silver paint with black interior. Well then.

At least Hyundai has offered some actual colors to its options, even if dealers are unlikely to stock Lime Twist models for fear they won’t be able to move them. And to those dealers I say, the audience that appreciates vivid exterior paint is larger than you think.

While I was thoroughly disappointed with the color of my Kona, little else detracted from my overall experience with the crossover.

Even in silver paint, the Kona is certainly a looker, sporting razor-thin headlights and taillights, Hyundai’s handsome grille topped with a rectangular inlet, engaging character lines along the sides and angular styling where angles on the bumper are mirrored by the lower hatch.

But even if the Kona was about as attractive as John Goodman wearing nothing but a corset and thigh highs, it would certainly have ugly duckling syndrome, because it is certainly one of the most engaging and fun-to-drive offerings in the subcompact crossover market.

It starts with the peppiness of the

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The turbo-four has the liveliness akin to an overly friendly dog who will not stop eyeing your left leg with passion.

The turbo engine provides 175-horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, an increase of 28 horsepower and a whopping 63 torques over the naturally aspirated power plant.

While all-wheel drive is available on all models, the front-wheel drive Kona is still sprightly off the line, and its peak torque lasts from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm, giving drivers a steady pull and ease

when overtaking at highway speeds. The Kona is far from shredding the doors off larger crossovers or sedans, but with torquey punch and a helping of horsepower, the Hyundai feels fast.

Paired with the turbo-four is a 7-speed automatic (the naturally aspirated engine gets a 6-speed) which is velvety, but it can be a bit indecisive in stop-and-go traffic, switching too often from first gear to second and back down again.

The steering isn’t the Kona’s strong suit, it can be fairly numb, but it will be easy enough for most drivers to overlook.

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Artifacts, including Michael Blassie’s flight suit and a portion of parachute, were buried with his remains at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Sister of ‘Unknown Soldier’ recalls family’s effort to bring him home

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — For 14 years, Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Blassie was buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

Thanks to DNA evidence and the unwavering perseverance of his family, Blassie was identified and reburied in 1998. His sister, Patricia Blassie shared the family’s story with the Dunwoody-based World War II Roundtable on Feb. 20.

Patricia enlisted in the Air Force just a few years after Michael died in South Vietnam. Because of money and expectations for women at the time, she said she never thought she would go to college until a military recruiter expanded her vision of her future.

“My mother was very upset,” She said. “My father didn’t think I would make it through basic training.”

Contrary to her father’s expectations, Patricia Blassie served in the Air Force for 37 years and rose to the rank of colonel.

The oldest of five, Michael Blassie

graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1970. In May 1972, while flying his 132nd mission, Michael’s plane was shot down about 60 miles north of Saigon.

His family was notified that he was shot by ground enemy fire and likely died before the aircraft crashed. Rescue teams were unable to find his body at that time. Patricia said her family was devastated.

About five months later, a South Vietnamese patrol found partial skeletal remains in the area of the crash. They also found an ID card, dog tags and a wallet identifying Michael Blassie. His family was not informed.

The remains were transferred to the Saigon Mortuary. At some point, Blassie’s ID card and some of the artifacts that were recovered with the remains were lost. Later, the remains were reclassified “X-26” after bone analysis estimated the age and height of the remains did not to match Blassie’s.

In 1973, Congress passed a law call-

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To do business in Alpharetta, they usually have to stay in a hotel.

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Alpharetta adds another hotel to its hospitality resume

Local franchise owner named top travel adviser

EVEN Hotel opens with primary focus on health-minded

ROSWELL, Ga. — Michael Consoli of Cruise Planners in Roswell was once again the top producing travel adviser out of more than 2,500 agents within the Cruise Planners’ home-based network.

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, annually hosts a convention for more than 700 travel advisors and hundreds of trade partners in South Florida, during which Consoli was recognized for his work.

Consoli specializes in river cruises and luxury travel and was named the top producing agent in the world for Viking cruises. This is the fifth year in a row he was named the Global Top Producing Agent for Cruise Planners.

In addition, Consoli holds the role of an American Express Travel Insider, an executive group of travel agents who work with an elite tier of American Express members to plan trips.

In addition, Michael was also awarded: • No. 1 Luxury Cruise Agent • No. 1 River Cruise Agent • Top Producing Escorted Tour Agent

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — InterContinental Hotels Group celebrated the grand opening of its first EVEN Hotel in Georgia Feb. 18 directly across from Avalon in Alpharetta.

The opening brings to 28 the number of hotels now operating in the city, which has enjoyed a major surge in business relocations and expansions over the past decade.

“With this one now coming into the fold, we now have 3,569 rooms a night, just in the city limits of Alpharetta,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The hotel industry is vital to the businesses in Alpharetta, Rodgers said.

“People come to either start a business, to decide whether they want to move here to live,” she said. “To do business in Alpharetta, they usually have to stay in a hotel.”

The hotel is owned by Miami-based Epelboim, a development firm involved in residential, commercial and hospitality projects. IHG, which franchises, leases, manages or owns nearly 5,800 hotels worldwide, will manage the property.

Raul Ortiz, vice president of EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, said Alpharetta provides a perfect climate for EVEN, with just the right mix of business and leisure traveler.

“This submarket here has a lot of fun things to do here on weekends, obviously, and at nighttime,” he said. “And, with all the office space really building

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Deborah Lanham, front, greets Noel Epelboim, EVEN Hotel Alpharetta property owner, before the official ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 18 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. At center, in back, is Elie Maalouf, Americas CEO for InterContinental Hotels Group, which is managing the property. up around here, it really puts us in a great position.”

EVEN Hotels is a relatively new brand with 13 properties in the United States and another 30 in varying stages of development around the world. It occupies space with a host of other hospitality properties under the InterContinental Hotels Group umbrella, including Holiday Inn, Regent Hotels and Resorts and Staybridge Suites.

EVEN’s focus is on the health-minded traveler.

The Avalon area property features 132 guest rooms, including six suites and eight accessible rooms. Each room comes with fitness equipment, standup desks, headboards with LED mood lighting, spa-inspired showers and premium mattresses with plush linens.

Each guest room is also equipped with IHG® Studio, a new digital in-room entertainment system that allows guests to securely connect and stream content to their in-room TVs from their smart devices, make service requests such as ordering extra pillows or room service.

Fast casual restaurant Cork & Kale is open each day for breakfast and dinner, offering a balanced variety of health-conscious and indulgent food and beverages. A full-service bar offers beer, wine and specialty cocktails made with fresh ingredients.

“I love the wellness aspect; I love the simplicity, the fitness studio,” said Elie Maalouf, Americas CEO for InterContinental Hotels Group. “It just complements how I like to travel, how I like to live.”

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Local accountant recognized for work

ROSWELL, Ga. — David Wash, CPA, was recently recognized with the 2019 Award of Excellence by 21st Century Financial. This award signifies a consistent high level of production in the financial services industry.

“David has been a consistent contributor to our organization for many years,” said 21st Century CEO Charlie Parks. “I am also proud of the significant impact David has had advising his clients about their financial future.”

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Loading for spring real estate season The pieces are edging into place for what could be an absolutely stellar buying and selling season for residential real estate here in Atlanta.

It is this time of year when those Geoff smith looking to sell their Assurance Financial, homes are hiring gsmith@lendtheway.com the painters, flooring companies and handy-folks to pretty-up their homes for the stage of the spring season. It seems that this year, more than years before, there may be more people doing that.

Numbers reported in the Atlanta Business Chronical show that total home sales were up 7.8 percent in January from where they were January a year ago.

With an increase in the number of closed transactions also came an increase in the median sale price. The average sales price in the metro area was $336,000, up 6 percent from a year ago.

The increase in sales price hints that we are in a seller’s market, meaning there are more people out looking to buy than are listing houses. That’s not great news for buyers, especially those who want to wait another year. A house that was $400,000 last year will go on the market at $424,000 this year. At that same pace, it will be $449,440 next year.

Local experts have been saying that companies in the metro area have not increased wages enough to keep up with the increase in home prices, and this has kept buyers out of the market. What has changed though since last year is a very steep drop in mortgage interest rates. The drop in rates to near historic lows (3.51 percent for a 30-year fixed conventional mortgage, according to MortgageNewsDaily), has made homes more affordable for those looking to buy their first home, and for those looking to move up.

The issue before had been that home prices have gone up so much, that those looking to move up into bigger or better house are finding that the homes they are already in have increased in value to the point where they are already living in their move-up price-point. If you bought a house for $300,000 five years ago, that house might be worth over $400,000 today and isn’t much less expensive than what you can afford to move up into.

With rates sunk deep into the mid-3 percent range right now, a homebuyer will be paying about $250 a month less on their mortgage for a $400,000-house this year than they would have last year. That should help motivate more potential homebuyers to moving into the market for two reasons.

The first is that many have been sitting on the fence because they could not qualify for a mortgage in the range of their desired price-point. Now many can.

NEWBUSINESSSPOtlight Your CBD Haven opens in Roswell Business name: Your CBD Haven Owners: Pamela and Stephen Katz About: A family-owned neighborhood store with an educational video library covering all aspects of CBD. The store’s

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The second is that many think this venture into such low rates will not last for long and now may the time to take advantage. They just might be right.

It is almost a proven fact that rates were pushed down significantly by the flu outbreak in China. It has freaked out the markets and rates will very likely jump back up once it is contained. Also, later this year, after the country decides on our president, there is no telling how rates will react.

Spring and summer are typically the two strongest buying and selling seasons, mostly because parents like to move when school is out. It’s hard to find a good, leading indicator as to how the spring season will fare. But one could be how busy the painters are. For this article, I called a good friend who owns a painting company. His answer: “Were covered up.”

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

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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If you’re a small business owner, I don’t have to tell you about the mountain of “to do’s” you are faced with every day. What I can tell you is that not all of your “to do’s” are equal in the value they produce for your business. Prioritizing the ones that have to get done, things that can wait for tomorrow or next week, and tasks that if they aren’t done won’t really matter, is a simple way to determine where to spend your time.

Taking time each week to document your tasks, then prioritizing them based upon their importance and urgency, will help you focus your time on more important activities. Eliminating all the things that don’t have to get done right away will also free up more time to spend on your top priorities.

Prioritizing your tasks and activities will help you spend your precious time on the right things at the right time. You’ll get more done and achieve better results. Sweating about the small stuff is a waste of time.

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CALENDAR ST. BRENDAN FRYDAY FISH FRY

‘AND THEN THEY CAME FOR ME: REMEMBERING THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK’

See the multi-media performance performed annually at GET for 22 consecutive years.

Two childhood friends of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, recount their stories via video as professional actors portray them on stage.

The show runs at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets are $10.

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FEATURED: BLACKSTORY: WORKS BY AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS

What: This exhibition showcases contemporary African American artists working in a variety of media and representing multiple perspectives on the African diaspora and/or African American culture, history or experience.

When: Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.; works on display through Feb. 29 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

OASIS

What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight week mentor-led groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration.

When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

MYSTERY ON THE HIGH SEAS FUNDRAISING GALA What: Dress up in “cruise wear” and join for an evening of dinner, drinks and a murder mystery show. Proceeds benefit the Schiff School at Temple Emanu-El. When: Sunday, March 8, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs Cost: $75 More info and tickets: bit.ly/ mystery-seas-2020

BECOMING STEPFAMILY SMART

What: Blended family author, speaker and therapist Ron Deal will speak about Become Stepfamily Smart and offer insight for stepfamily parents.

When: Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 More info: northpoint.org/ events/becoming-stepfamilysmart

What: Enjoy a fish fry with dinein, take-out and drive-through options available. Adult and children’s menus.

When: Every Friday through April 3, 5-8 p.m.

Where: St. Brendan the Navigator, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under More info: stbrendansatl.com

CAMP ALEFBET 2020

What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE FARMHOUSE

What: Join for the Sesquicentennial celebration at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. Judith McLoughlin will join to share knowledge of tea history and etiquette.

When: Sunday, March 1, 2-5 p.m.

Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $30 for members, $40 for non-members More info and registration: dunwoodypreservationtrust. org/afternoon-tea-registration

SOUTHERN SOUL FIXINS: SOUL FOOD COOK-OFF

CAFFEINE AND OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show, including vintage, muscle, high performance and exotic cars.

When: Sunday, March 1, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: caffeineandoctane. com

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW

What: Features more than 150 quilts made by local artists. This year’s gallery is devoted to plant and animal species identified as endangered or threatened.

When: March 6-15 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell www.bullochhall.org/quiltshow.html

What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects.

When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

EVENTS: What: Roswell Roots welcomes amateur, youth and professional cooks to compete in the Southern Soul Fixins Cook-Off. Come out and vote for your favorite dishes and enjoy live music and dance.

When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 3-6 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellroots.org

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

FEEDING FRIDAY

What: Guests get a hands-on opportunity to learn the husbandry techniques for Autrey Mill’s animals. This event is open to the public, and no registration is required.

When: Friday, March 6, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

VA BENEFITS TOWN HALL

What: Learn more about changes to the GI Bill, launch of Blue Water Navy Act and Solid Start program along with other new initiatives. Presented by the Veterans Benefits Administration.

When: Thursday, March 5, 4-5 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: legion201.org

ROSWELL ROOTS FESTIVAL

What: Roswell will celebrate Black History Month with a series of unique and fun events for everyone.

When: Multiple events throughout the month of February Where: Throughout the City of Roswell More info and full schedule: roswellgov.com

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

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HEALTH AND FITNESS:

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

HEALTH SCREENING FAIR

What: Receive free health screenings from Northside Hospital Forsyth, including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, BMI, osteoporosis, cancer risk, and sleep and coronary risk.

When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

What: This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Ages 7 and up. Fee. When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Prime Combat Sports, 4415 Front 9 Drive, #500, Cumming More info: innerengineering.com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

‘TUCK EVERLASTING’

YOUTH NIGHT

RUNNING CLUB

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more.

When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Where: 4482 Fergus Way, Dunwoody More info: 770-757-3197 or mouzhan@yahoo.com

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths.

When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Where: 1397 Wickendy Court, Dunwoody More info: 770-394-4539 or shayesteh8@gmail.com

CAREER READINESS

What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues.

When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: 770-298-9993 or vojdanis@yahoo.com

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What: See this classic tale on the stage by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster runs away and discovers the Tuck family who, long ago, had accidentally drunk from a spring that gave them eternal life.

When: Shows run through March 7, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10.

More info and tickets: get.org

‘LEADING LADIES’

What: From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager but suddenly discover the “nephews” are actually nieces.

When: Feb. 20-March 8, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT

What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms.

When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

HARP CONCERT WITH LISA HANDMAN

What: Harpist and music teacher Lisa Handman will play selections from around the world. She will also share some facts about the instrument and take questions from the audience.

When: Saturday, March 1, 3-4 p.m.

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

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs.

When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: jimalexanderphotography.com

LIBRARY EVENTS:

What: Learn how to decode job postings. Create strategic interview questions. Get a competitive edge in the interview. A guide to interviewing. No registration required.

When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

WRITING MEMOIRS

What: Participants learn memoir format, along with skills to bring scenes and real characters to life through the written word. Ages 18 and up.

When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 2:304:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050

GREAT DECISIONS 2020

What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics.

When: Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

SUFFRAGISTS: THE BATTLE FOR THE VOTE IN UTAH

DIVORCE BOOTCAMP FOR WOMEN

What: Learn how to navigate this process from a legal, information gathering, financial and emotional perspective and avoid some of the most common pitfalls of the divorce process.

When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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

What: Author Susan Swann will discuss Utah’s history granting women the right to vote, taking it away, and then granting it a final time in 1896.

When: Thursday, March 5, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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SPORTS

Local wrestlers shine at state championships

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — North Fulton and Forsyth County wrestlers put on impressive performances Feb. 13-15 at the GHSA traditional state championships, with athletes earning state titles and several schools placing in the top-10 in team scores.

Cambridge led all local programs with nine wrestlers finishing in the top-six of their weight classes to medal. The performances powered the Bears to a state runner-up finish in Class 6A team scores.

Senior Gavin Kane continued his dominance by capturing the state championship in the Class 6A 182-lb. class.

The win gives Kane a state championship sweep, capturing a state title in all four years wrestling for Cambridge.

Kane won three matches by pin before beating South Paulding’s Austin Seymour in a 7-2 decision in the championship.

Evan Kurtz improved on his sixthplace performance at the 2019 state meet to place as state runner-up in the 170-lb. class. Kyle Romano also finished as state runner-up for the Bears in the 138-lb. class, and Connor McHugh was second in the 220-lb. division. The three state-runner up finishers for the Bears were beaten by a decision or major decision in their championship matches.

The Bears added to their point total with five other wrestlers medaling. Brenden Boyd (160 lb.) and Mike Hudson (195 lb.) were fourth, Cullen Kane (106 lb.) and Nick Barton (145 lb.) placed fifth, with Ben Werth taking sixth in the 120-lb. division.

Mount Pisgah placed third in team scores in Class A, led by a state championship and seven medalists.

David Bertrand bested the field in the 160.-lb class to take the state championship for the Patriots, his second with the program. The junior received a bye in the first round and won by pin in his next three matches on his way to the title.

The Bertrand family was well repre-

sented, with David’s sister, CatherineGrace and brother, Joey, medaling in their weight classes.

Though the GHSA introduced girls wrestling divisions last season, Catherine-Grace has remained in the boys brackets and placed fourth in her weight class (113-lb.) for the second straight year. Joey, a freshman, made his debut at the GHSA state meet by placing third in the 132-lb. division.

Josh Noble (106 lb.) and Tyler Nelson (126) each placed as state runner-up for the Patriots. Noble improved on his third-place finish last year. Nelson lost a tight, 10-8 decision to Pinecrest’s Mark Metz, the defending state champ, in the finals match.

Brad Spence (138 lb.) and Shane Johnson (145 lb.) also earned medals for the Patriots.

West Forsyth tied with Brookwood for third in Class 7A team scores behind a state championship from Dylan Fairchild and five other wrestlers standing on the podium.

Fairchild completed a 46-0 season at the state meet and cruised through the 285-lb. class with four pins. Three of his pins came in less than 35 seconds, including a fall in 32 seconds to take down a Cherokee wrestler for the state championship.

Daba Fofana (182 lb.) and Ethan Rickert (152 lb.) each placed third in their weight classes, with Rickert notching three wins by fall.

Noah Amick (106 lb.), Chase Murray (113-lb.) and Spence Bovenizer (220 lb.) all placed sixth to add to West’s team score.

Blessed Trinity wrestlers had impressive showings with senior Jackson Filipowicz ending his high school career with a state championship in the Class 4A 285-lb. category.

Filipowicz earned a pin, 7-2 decision and a 13-3 major decision to advance to the state championship meet against White County’s Devin Sullens, where he earned a 4-1 decision to secure the title.

Patrick Riordan placed fourth in the

126-lb. class with three wins ahead of a loss by a 6-2 decision in the third-place match.

Mavrick Torrico was fifth in the 182lb. class, with Aaron Werkheiser (152 lb.) finishing sixth. Kevin Daniels (132 lb.) and Gunner Filipowicz (145 lb.) also placed sixth after forfeiting their fifthplace matches due to injury.

Blessed Trinity was sixth in team scores for Class 4A. BT’s region rival Denmark had two wrestlers place in the top-five. Arthur Madsen placed third in the 220-lb. division and Zack Recker was fifth in the 113-lb. class.

North Forsyth was led by Dylan Lyerly who won an all Forsyth County final for a state title. Lyerly took on Lambert’s Thomas Dossett for the 220-lb. state title and took a sudden victory, 5-3, after the crosstown rivals were deadlocked after regulation.

Bentley Wheeler also reached a state finals match in the 160-lb. class. Wheeler won his opening three matches by pin but lost in the title match by fall.

Tate Bissell won his second straight medal, placing sixth in the 152-lb. class, and Sophia Eglian finished fourth for the Raiders in the girls 142-lb. division.

In addition to Dossett’s state runnerup finish, Davis Dobbs was sixth in the 120-lb. class for Lambert.

Forsyth Central had three wrestlers in the top-five with two placing as state runner-up. The Bulldogs were ninth in Class 7A team scores.

Avery Krippner went 3-1 at the state meet to place second in the 170-lb. class. Branden Redecker earned two pins and a 7-1 decision before falling in the 182-lb. finals.

Luis Meir also medaled for Forsyth Central, placing fifth in the 182-lb. class.

South Forsyth was represented by Juan Cruz (113 lb.) and AJ Riner (132) in the medal rounds.

After falling in the quarterfinals, Cruz wrestled back in the consolation bracket and defeated West Forsyth’s Chase Mur-

ray in the fifth-place match. Riner also wrestled back from a loss in the quarterfinals but forfeited the sixth-place match due to injury.

Pinecrest Academy had two wrestlers from the same family take home state championships. Mark and Joseph Metz each took the title in their weight divisions.

After winning Pinecrest’s first wrestling state title last year, Mark repeated his championship in the 126-lb. division. After winning a 6-0 decision and a 10-2 major decision, Metz took down Mount Pisgah’s Tyler Nelson in a 10-8 decision in the finals match.

Joseph took his opening two matches by pin to reach the 152-lb. finals and took a 4-3 decision to stand atop the podium.

Another set of brothers led Roswell with Davie and Christian Cartier notching top-five placements.

David reached the 132-lb. finals with a win by pin, 6-0 decision and 13-5 major decision. In the finals match, he fell by major decision to a Collins Hill wrestler to finish as state runner-up.

After winning by technical fall and a pin, Christian was beaten twice in a sudden victory but rebounded with a 9-3 decision over a Camden County opponent in the fifth-place match.

Johns Creek had two medalists at the state meet. Nima Rezaei was fourth in the 170-lb. weight class, and Mark Maruszak (195 lb.) was fifth.

Chattahoochee sent four wrestlers to the state meet with Nate Bukovich medaling for the Cougars in the 195-lb. class.

After taking his opening two matches, Bukovich was pinned in the semifinals but won a 13-3 major decision over Maruszak of John Creek to reach the third-place match. Bukovich then took down another North Fulton wrestler, Cambridge’s Mike Hudson, to place third.

Dunwoody’s Charles McCown (220 lb.) placed fourth. McCown fell in the quarterfinals but won three straight matches by pin to reach the third-place match where he lost an 8-2 decision.

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Village Park Milton: Redefining memory care Village Park’s newest neighborhood, Village Park Milton, is opening its doors spring of this year.

The equestrian-inspired property’s unique mix of residential offerings, charming modern farmhouse design, and location across from Wills Park are some of the many features of Village Park Milton; however, there is one aspect of the community that truly sets it apart from other senior living options. Village Park Milton’s light and bright memory care is setting a new standard for communities designed for dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

The overall design has been intelligently crafted to give residents and their families the comforting feeling of home.

Village Park’s Regional Director of Sales, Lisa Swafford, has worked in the senior living industry for 21 years. She explains how Milton’s memory care differentiates itself from others.

“Often times memory care looks like more of a clinical setting, contrary to the appearance of the rest of the building,” Swafford said. “Our memory care is an extension of our community rather than a separate unit.”

Milton’s memory care provides a cozier environment without diminishing the common spaces or dining experienc-

es. The floor-to-ceiling windows create a light and airy feel while safe electric fireplaces, exposed brick, and natural stone counters generate warmth. Memory care residents will also have access to enclosed gardens featuring a vertical garden or “live wall”. All elements weave into each other to allow memory care residents to feel at home.

In addition to the community’s stunning design, Village Park offers wellequipped caregivers and high staffing ra-

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Regional Executive Director, Danielle Anderson, explains the importance of considering a smaller memory care for your loved one.

“Bringing people to Village Park helps them understand that we’re not as big as some other memory care neighborhoods and the reasoning behind that.”

The 20-person occupancy allows for more control and an opportunity to create close relationships between residents and caretakers. Families have the ability to get to know the people who are taking care of their loved ones and help the caregivers better understand who their parent is and was.

For residents with early stages of memory loss seeking a higher level of engagement, Village Park offers daily enrichment programming. The specially designed program is open to residents and non-residents to help ease the transition from assisted living to memory care. Specially trained staff members lead therapeutic and holistic activities throughout the day that are tailored to the program participants’ interests. Activities are also held both in and outside of memory care. Caregivers guide members on walks, play games in the club room, and enjoy lunch in the community’s multiple dining venues. This program gives spouses and families peace of mind knowing their loved one is cared for in a safe but vibrant community.

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Why most people really should get the shingles vaccine

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta The varicella zoster virus (Chickenpox virus) is insidious. It infects us when we are young then often lies in wait for decades. You can’t Dr. Taylor feel it. You can’t see it.

But it’s there, waiting to strike again – as a rash called shingles.

The virus’s opportunity to cause shingles often comes when our bodies have been worn down by another illness, an immunosuppressive medication such as prednisone or a stressful life event.

The virus starts to replicate; it emerges from its home in cell bodies called dorsal root ganglia near your spine or skull and travels down the nerves to a patch of skin where the virus erupts in a blistering, painful rash.

For many years, shingles was thought to be a mild condition – a painful rash that came, lasted a few weeks, then was gone. With time, shingles was recognized to carry the risk of serious long-term complications. For example, the virus that causes shingles can cause strokes or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain that can cause brain damage). If the virus reactivates in the facial nerve, shingles can cause paralysis of one side of the face and hearing damage. If the virus reactivates in a nerve that goes both to the nose and to the eye, then blindness can result (known as herpes ophthalmicus). So Red Alert: shingles on the face can be a vision or hearing emergency.

However, the much more common complication of shingles is “post-herpetic neuralgia,” which means nerve pain after herpes infection (VZV, the virus that causes shingles, is a member of the herpes family of viruses). Post-herpetic neuralgia is nothing to dismiss lightly.

It is a neurologic syndrome of pain, tingling, itching or other discomfort that occurs often for months to years after the rash of shingles has gone away. The pain can at times be debilitating. There

is no cure. One only hopes it improves with time. Medications like gabapentin can help treat the symptoms, but such medications carry their own side-effects and problems.

The CDC recommends that most individuals fifty years or older receive two shots of the Shingrix vaccine two to six months apart. Because protection from shingles is strongest only for the first five years after vaccination and most cases of shingles occur in those sixty and older, some physicians advocate getting vaccinated at age sixty or older instead of fifty. Dermatologists usually do not carry or administer the vaccine, so the exact age to be vaccinated should be discussed with your internist or family doctor as should any questions about whether re-vaccination is advisable after a number of years.

Why all the fuss? Is shingles really a common enough problem to worry about? Currently, about half of people living to age eighty five will develop shingles at some point in their lives, and post-herpetic neuralgia occurs in at least ten percent of cases of shingles.

Shingles is not fun. Its Norwegian name is “helvetesild” which means “hell’s fire.”

Many Norwegians are descendants of the Vikings, known to be a tough and stoic lot and if they call something “hell’s fire,” then it is worth avoiding!

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Northview student uses dance to bring awareness to mental illness

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Ashna Cheemakurthy, a 16 year-old junior at Northview High School, has been tackling the art of dance for most of her life. At age 5, she stepped into her first dance class and began training in the Indian classical dance form known as Kuchipudi that reflects her family heritage. It was the following year that she fell in love with dance and decided to pursue the art form after her first stage performance.

Within a few years, Cheemakurthy began to learn modern and hip hop dance at the Royal Dance Academy while simultaneously teaching herself Bollywood dance. It was upon realizing her potential that she decided to use her experience in competition.

“My favorite dance style of all time would have to be Kuchipudi,” Cheemakurthy said. “The dance form itself originated very close to my grandparents’ village in India, so I’ve always had a deeper connection with the messages and stories behind each dance. Getting on the stage is always a nerve-wracking experience every time even now. But something about having all eyes on you is so empowering.”

Since she began competing, Chee-

makurthy has placed first overall in Bravo’s regional dance competition and third overall in their national competition. She kicked off 2020 by competing in a five-day international reality television show, “International Indian Icon,” where she placed first overall after many rigorous rounds of competition. It was during this time that she realized that dance was not only a form of expression but a method of coping with her own anxiety and depression. While struggling in school her sophomore year, she became open about her condition and received medical assistance from her doctor. She knew she was not alone and wanted to find a way to help others.

“I’ve always known that dance has relieved stress for me,” she said. “I would go to dance class if I had a test in school the next day because I knew it would calm me down…It automatically released my emotions and let me just be carefree.

I plan on continuing to help people find their passion and use it to help them through hard times.”

To garner awareness for mental illness and the importance of maintaining mental health, Cheemakurthy held a six-week intensive dance workshop for young children. The workshop raised $2,500 that was used to create and deliver 100 positivity packages to

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Cheemakurthy said she hopes to continue using dance to garner awareness for mental health. Despite this continued passion, she plans to pursue a career in neurology where she can use neurobiology to further explain psychological states of mind related to mental illness. The degree will allow her to blend the science of medicine and the art of dance for the continuous support of her cause.

“Ashna’s talent and passion toward dance has definitely impacted more than just herself,” said Anita Cheemakurthy, Ashna’s mother. “I’ve seen her grow into not only a beautiful dancer, but a compassionate one who is willing to give any knowledge that she has to others. She’s always wanted to help people who have been going through the same things she has and are less fortunate to find a solution or get help. I couldn’t be more proud of how hard she’s worked the past few years to become the young, caring, and wise woman she is today.”

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Cambridge pair leads past and future of swim program

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — To witness Cambridge swimmers Abby Grottle and Sophie Brison compete is to view two of the top high school swimmers in the state and to see the past and future of the Bears’ swim program.

Grottle, a senior, has led the Bears’ rise the last four years from a fledgling program to the top in the state. And that is where the program could stay with freshman Brison leading a promising future for the Bears.

The pair combined for four individual state championships and two team titles leading the Bears to the Class 6A girls overall championship at the GHSA state meet Feb. 13-15. Grottle bested the field in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle, while Brison stood atop the podium in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100yard backstroke. The two also teamed with Jayla Brown and Claire Kerber to take the state championship in the 200and 400-yard medley relay events.

Both championship swimmers said they feed off one another.

In addition to their age difference, Cambridge swim head coach Lauren Hall said the pair have far different personalities behind the block. Hall said Grottle is more laser-focused on the task at hand,

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Cambridge swimmers Sophie Brison (left) and Abby Grottle celebrate with the Class 6A girls overall state championship trophy Feb. 15.

while Brison is loose and lighthearted.

“I think it’s a great dynamic because she is there getting me excited, and I’m also going, ‘Okay Sophie, we can be serious, too,’” Grottle laughed.

“I benefit off her a lot, and I think she benefits off me, because I get her excited and ready to swim because that’s more my personality,” Brison said.

The swimmers’ stroke specialties also differ, with Brison excelling in the backstroke, and more recently in the individual medley. Grottle sets All-Amer-

ican times in the freestyle. Both athletes began their swim careers far outside Georgia’s borders.

Brison began swimming when her family live in France, and she continued her time in the pool while living in South Carolina. Grottle began swimming at 5-years old in Ohio, and she said three years later she made a commitment to the sport. Both have been racking up accolades since, with Grottle paving the way for Cambridge’s rise to prominence over the past four seasons.

“It’s been unreal,” Grottle said. “I remember being a freshman, and we had some good upperclassmen, but the team hadn’t reached the amount of success we have now. I think a lot of it has to do with those who supported me along the way, but also the underclassmen who now come in with a great spirit, ready to compete, unphased and always training hard to pursue a state championship.”

Brison, among those underclassmen coming into the program ready to compete for state titles, did not understate the importance Grottle has had on the Bears’ program.

“She has left a huge impact,” Brison said. “She would always talk about when she was a freshman, the school was so new and the team wasn’t as strong. And since it has just been growing and building, and the girls are just so close to-

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Alpharetta takes bitter loss to Woodstock in extra innings

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Alpharetta baseball’s frustrations early this season continued Friday as the Raiders fell to 0-4 with a loss to top-10 ranked Woodstock.

The game was a disappointment to the Raiders, especially in how Woodstock’s game-winning run crossed the plate.

With the contest tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the eighth, Woodstock (5-1) had runners at the corners with two outs. The runner on first went to steal, and Alpharetta pitcher Keyton Hughes threw to first in an attempt to force a putout. However, the umpire called Hughes for a disputable balk, and the Raiders argued Hughes was never set.

Alpharetta’s protests fell on deaf ears, allowing the Wolverines to take the 2-1 win with the runner at third advancing home on the balk call.

While the final play extended the Raiders’ winless start, head coach Marc Lassiat was well aware that the call was not the sole reason for the loss.

“We had a chance early in the game to put them away, we had guys on base

the whole time and we just can’t do our job,” Lassiat said. “We’re not moving our runners and getting them in. We outhit them, but if you can’t get them across the plate, you’re not going to win games.

You can be upset about a bad balk call, but that’s the way it goes.”

Alpharetta opened the game with two hits in the top of the first, but three straight strikeouts ended any scoring threat. The Raiders left a runner on base in the fourth while leading 1-0 but looked poised to extend that lead in the fifth.

Bradley Christian singled to open the Raiders’ half of the inning and stole second and third ahead of Sam Stratton who walked to put runners at the corners with one out. However, the Wolverines turned a double play on a grounder from Bryce Troutt to end the threat.

Woodstock took advantage of the squandered scoring chance and tied the game in the bottom of the inning behind two hits.

Those hits were the majority of Woodstock’s offense on the night, with the pitching of Stratton serving as a bright spot in the Raiders’ loss. The senior went seven innings allowing just three hits with 11 strikeouts and no walks.

“Sam was Sam, he did his job and what he was supposed to do,” Lassiat said. “You not only have to get some runs in, you have to keep them from scoring. If we can figure out a way to get some runs in, we’ll be fine.”

Jack Matty hit a two-out double for Alpharetta in the top of the eighth but was left on base. Hughes took over for Stratton on the mound in the Wolverines’ half of the extra inning. After a lineout, Hughes walked a Woodstock batter but rebounded with a strikeout for the second out. A slow dribbler up the first base line allowed Wolverines’ batter Christian Preiser to reach ahead of the game-ending balk call.

Harrison Goldstein drove in Alpharetta’s lone run with a double in the second inning. The Raiders struck out 14 times in 29 at-bats.

Despite the inauspicious start, Lassiat is confident his team can turn around its fortunes.

“Our kids are ready to play, we just can’t seem to get on the right side of the column,” he said. “We try to schedule the best, and this is going to do nothing but make us better down the road. We’ll be alright.”

gether and we love each other. I love Abby Grottle, I felt like she’s an older sister.”

Grottle is also appreciative of Brison and her other teammates for the impact on her high school career.

“True leadership does not lie in one person, but all throughout the team,” Grottle said. “I couldn’t have done it without them. When you look at the [Cambridge] record board, yes, my name is on there, but there are so many other kids, my teammates, who are also on there and who have supported me along the way. I could not have done it without them.”

With a strong legacy left behind, Grottle will join the University of Pittsburgh program next year. The senior said the university has a fantastic swim program with a team atmosphere, and she is looking forward to receiving an academic degree from the school.

Brison is among a bevy of talent returning for the Bears. Sophomore Claire Kerber, who placed fourth in the 100-yard butterfly at the state meet, and junior Jayla Brown, fifth in the 100 free at the state meet, will also return. Other notable team members include Emma Guy and Eva Medici who placed seventh at the state meet on the Bears’ 200-yard freestyle relay team.

“I’m really excited to see where our girls can go next year, and I think we are ready to take on the challenge,” Brison said.

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Soldier: Continued from Page 10 ing for a Vietnam soldier to be buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns, but no remains fit the requirements. Under increasing political pressure, X-26 was selected for burial in Arlington in 1984, in spite of evidence that the remains belonged to Michael Blassie.

“There are very specific criteria, as it says on the Tomb of the Unknown, it’s ‘Known but to God,’” Patricia Blassie said. “There should be no identifiable

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characteristics or artifacts, but that was not adhered to.”

President Ronald Regan presided over the funeral ceremony and acted as the next of kin, accepting the interment flag on behalf of the nation.

In the 1990s, the Blassie family began receiving calls from investigative reporters who suspected the “Unknown Soldier” could be their son and brother. Patricia Blassie, then a captain at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, initially dismissed the theory as crazy, she said.

“I said my mother cannot keep getting phone calls like this,” she said. “It’s

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just too difficult.”

The family allowed CBS reporter Vince Gonzales to submit Freedom of Information Act requests on documents pertaining to Michael Blassie.

“We didn’t really know what to expect, but we were surprised by what we weren’t told,” Patricia said.

Once Patricia had gathered and reviewed the evidence, the family sat down to decide what to do next. The four siblings argued: Would anyone even care? Was it worth the trouble? Was it not an honor to be buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns?

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A task force reviewed the Blassies’ case, and in May 1998, the remains were disinterred for DNA testing. The test returned a 99.9 percent match.

“Whatever it takes, a mother will do,” Patricia said. “She gave her blood so they could perform this test, but she would tell you if she was living today that this was not for her. It was for the media, for Congress, for the American public. We knew where he was.”

Michael Blassie’s remains were returned to his family, and another funeral was held for him in St. Louis.

Patricia Blassie admitted the mishandling of her brothers remains left her disillusioned with her country and her own years of service to the Air Force. However, she says the family’s story is an encouraging reminder of what can be accomplished with a unified force.

“I thought I was going to get out, but that would have been the wrong thing to do,” she said. “I’d rather know the truth, as hard as the truth is sometimes.”

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Hyundai: Continued from Page 8 negligible body roll, the brakes are strong, and its small stature make the Hyundai agile when driven with aplomb.

And when running to the grocery store, the Kona provides a comfortable ride that dampens a blacktop’s bumps and lumps.

The Kona offers 19 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats, which is on the scrimpy side of things in the compact crossover market. Only the petit Mazda CX-3 offers less cubic feet.

Passengers in the front are not wanting for space, but adults will be a bit cramped for legroom in the rear.

Not much has been changed for 2020 models in the third year of Kona sales, but smart cruise control is now available in Ultimate trim and a 4.2-inch color display in the gauge cluster and wireless charging is now standard on SEL Plus trim and above after being offered just in Ultimate trim in 2019 models. SEL Plus has replaced the SEL with Tech Package trim.

Pricing starts at $20,300 for a frontwheel drive SE, which includes the turbo-less engine, lane keep assist, forward

collision avoidance assist, a 3.5-inch information display, 7-inch infotainment screen and Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Siri and Google Now connectivity.

While buyers pay a premium for Limited or Ultimate models, the top two trims add an upscale cabin feel and useful and desirable amenities, starting with the turbocharged engine.

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seats, blind-spot collision warning with lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, 8-way adjustable driver’s seat, sunroof and other features — some of which are available on lower trims. Front-wheel drive Limited models start at $26,100 with all-wheel drive adding $1,500.

My Ultimate tester ($28,980 with destination) included some added safety features — reverse parking distance warning and high beam assist — smart cruise control, an upgraded 8-inch info-

tainment screen and a not-so-commonin-the-market head up display.

With its engaging drive, comfortable ride and sprightly turbocharged engine, the Kona is a likeable player in the subcompact market. While buyers will have to shell out a bit more than some of its rivals, the Kona provides an upmarket interior, bold styling and a bevy of features.

But perhaps most importantly, the Kona is available in Lime Twist, Sunset Orange or Surf Blue.

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Revonda Kay Kee, 58, passed away February 6, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Ellen J. James, 72, of Roswell, passed away February 8, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green

Lawn Cemetery.

Lillian A. Kuglar, 96, of Roswell, passed away February 13, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green

Roswell Funeral Home

Russell Keith Lewis, 72, of Cumming, passed Green Lawn Cemetary away February 11, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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Roswell Funeral HomeEdna Lingerfelt, 88, of Green Lawn CemetaryRoswell, passed away February

15, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Walt Mason, Sr., passed away February 9, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Lawn Cemetery.

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetary Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Roswell Funeral Home

Green Lawn Cemetary Lawn Cemetery.

Marie J. Savastano, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away February 9, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Peter S. Schwartz, 59, of Roswell, passed away February 12, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green

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Howington Stephens, 88, of Cumming, passed away February 14, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Roswell Funeral Home Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Green Lawn Cemetary

Martha Azar Stevens, 56, of Roswell, passed away February 12, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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