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Roswell seeks another park Wants input on riverside land By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – It’s not often a new park comes along. It’s even less often for one in a prime location between two existing parks and sitting along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Roswell is looking at options for how best to use the Threatt property, also known

as the Ace Sand Company. At 925 Riverside Road, Roswell, the property sits between Don White Memorial Park and Riverside Park, along the banks of the Hooch. The city wants to find a use for the site to add it to the existing five river parks that span over five-and-a-half miles of the Chattahoochee River, one of Roswell’s biggest assets. Picnic tables, pavilions, docks, concession stands and even parking are all on the table.

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N. Fulton, Ga. prepared after first measles case reported DeKalb infant now hospitalized in Atlanta By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

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Roswell goes Green Green Expo teaches eco-friendly living, fun By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – It’s almost like Mother Earth approved

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Georgia’s first reported case of measles is a newly arrived infant born outside the United States and diagnosed in DeKalb County. Health authorities and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working to track down everyone who has been in contact with the baby since arriving in Atlanta. Local health authorities say this is the only reported case since 2012. However, measles is a highly contagious and airborne disease, so prevention measures are ratcheting up. Dr. Matthew McKenna, medical director of Fulton County Health Services, said that this case does not mean

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Suggest meeting at Police HQ By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – When Marietta couple Bud and June Runion were found dead in Telfair County Jan. 26, the victims of a murder, the public’s attention was once again drawn to the potential dangers of using online sites like Craisglist.com to buy or sell items to strangers. The couple had traveled from their home in Cobb County to south Georgia, where they had tried to buy a car from the man suspected of killing them, which they found online. Last September, a Sandy Springs resident tried to sell his PlayStation gaming system online. He met the supposed buyers in his apartment complex’s parking lot, where they tried to rob him of the console. There was a struggle, and the man was shot and killed. A teenage girl allegedly pulled the trigger. Police recommend when meeting someone for a sale from online, to always meet in a public place, prefer-

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DUI arrests ►► Cesar Lopez-Matias, 33, of Norcross

was arrested Jan. 10 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Marc Alan Bornhorn, 46, of Gainesville was arrested Jan. 15 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► David Robert Shiller, 28, of Woodstock was arrested Jan. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and headlight requirement. ►► James Connor Clay, 23, of Georgetown Chase, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 11 on Warsaw Road in

ably with security The overwhelming majority of Craigslist.com users cameras, such as are trustworthy and well-intentioned. With billions of a Walmart parkhuman interactions facilitated, the incidence of violent ing lot. Police say crime is extremely low. meeting at the Nevertheless, the site advises caution and urges local police departusers to take the same common sense precautions ment headquarters online as you would offline. is best. If the other When meeting someone for the first time, please party has other remember to: ideas, they may be • Insist on a public meeting place like a café or skittish of meeting supermarket, ideally one with security cameras so close to police. nearby. “If they don’t • Find out as much as possible about the buyer want to meet you or seller. Get a phone number or email from here, that should them and call or email them back to verify the be a red flag ininformation is real. dicating that you • Do not meet in a secluded place or invite do not want to strangers into your home. conduct business • Do not meet at night. with that person,” • Be especially careful when buying or selling highwrote Roswell value items. Police on their • Tell a friend or family member where you’re going. Facebook page. • Take your cellphone along if you have one. Find your local • Consider having a friend accompany you. police depart• Trust your instincts. ment: • Roswell Police Department 39 Hill St., Roswell, Ga. 30075 11445 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns • Alpharetta Police Department Creek, Ga. 30097 • Milton Police Department 2565 Old Milton Parkway, • Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite Johns Creek Police Department 107F, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 Roswell for DUI, possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Shellie Janissa Garcia, 21, of Knoll Ridge Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 10 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Edward J. Halley, 36, of High Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 10 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and brake light violation. ►► James Arthur Outlaw, 66, of Sandy Springs was arrested Jan. 9 on Old Alabama Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Antoine Damon Powell, 26, of Sheringham Court, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 9 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding, improper lane change, open container and possession of marijuana. ►► Chelsea Caprice Watkins, 23, of Lilburn was arrested Jan. 9 on King Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana.

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Serial thief arrested, suspected of breaking into cars ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Roswell man suspected of breaking into numerous vehicles over the past several months was arrested Jan. 26 after he was allegedly caught in the same act he was accused of doing five days earlier. Police say Antrone T. Hughes, 34, of Paper Mill Landing, Roswell, was breaking into vehicles at the L.A. Fitness on Windward Parkway. Over the past several months, someone was smashing the windows of vehicles and stealing the contents. Witnesses claimed they saw an older model Ford Taurus that would cruise the parking lot with its lights off and park next to vehicles and smash windows to gain entry. Then the Taurus would move on to another vehicle. On Jan. 26, the suspect vehicle was spotted again at 9:30 p.m., half an hour before the business closed for the night. Police arrived and stopped Hughes, the driver. Hughes claimed he was there to use the gym, however he had no membership. In his car, on the passenger seat, were a pair of thin gloves and a flat-head

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 arrested Jan. 15 on Saratoga Drive in Roswell for possession of schedule III, IV and V controlled substances. ►► Derrick Martin Ross, 24, of Fairview Bluff, Johns Creek, was arrested Jan. 13 on Nesbit Ferry Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and tag light required. ►► Parker Victoria Kaye, 22, of Plantation Drive, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 12 on Plantation Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Justin Travis Sebring, 35, of Legacy Oaks Circle, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 10 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jeffrey Michael Brook, 24, was arrested Jan. 22 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of

screwdriver, items commonly used to break into vehicles. Police also found a woman’s wallet under the driver’s seat as well HUGHES as shards of glass on the floorboard and on Hughes. In the time it took for police to be called and when they arrived, a vehicle in the parking lot was broken into. The victims said they had their vehicle broken into and, although nothing was taken, the interior was rummaged through. Hughes allegedly admitted to police that he was arrested twice in the past for entering autos, including once in that same parking lot five days earlier. He was on probation for theft in Atlanta. According to Fulton County Jail records, Hughes has an extensive history of breaking into vehicles. Hughes was arrested and charged with entering autos, prowling, possession of a knife during a crime and possession of tools to commit a crime. a schedule II controlled substance, drugs not kept in the original container, brake light violation and notice of change of address. ►► Nicholas David Hope, 28, of Hickory Flat Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 24 on Rucker Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Ali H. Ali, 29, of Stelten Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 21 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and headlight requirement. ►► Michael Wilson, 25, of Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested Jan. 20 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and loitering. ►► Andre Avery Singler, 26, of Atlanta was arrested Jan. 15 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines and suspended license. ►► Ronald Wiley, 27, of Decatur was arrested Jan. 15 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamines.

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Repeat makeup shoplifter caught ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A 17-year-old girl is suspected in stealing more than $400 in perfume and makeup. According to store employees, they saw the girl enter the store Jan. 26 and select several items from the Sephora section of the store, putting them in her purse.

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She then randomly selected clothing and entered a fitting room. When she left the room, she was seen dumping empty boxes under a nearby clothing rack. She was stopped as she tried to leave the store without paying for the items. In total, there was over $400 in fragrances, makeup and accessories concealed in her purse. She is also suspected in shoplifting a further $420 a few days prior.

The victim told police she began renting a home to a tenant in October 2014. After issues with payments, the renter was evicted. It was after the tenant left that the victim noticed two expensive rugs were missing from the home. One was a large area rug valued at nearly $9,000; the other was valued at nearly $3,000. The suspect denies taking either rug.

The rugs really tied Guns stolen the room together from vehicle MILTON, Ga. – Two rugs were reported stolen Jan. 21, after a renter allegedly stole them.

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Birmingham roundabout nearly operational Switch expected Feb. 11 MILTON, Ga. – The roundabout at Birmingham Highway and Providence and New Providence roads is expected to open to drivers this week. Last week, crews installed permanent road signs at the intersection, and were expected to pour more concrete, finish the concrete truck apron and add further erosion control, weather permitting. These signs will remain covered until traffic is shifted in the roundabout, which is expected to occur Feb. 11. Once the roundabout opens, proper driving techniques should be used to avoid accidents. 1. Here’s a step-by-step guide to navigating a roundabout. When approaching the roundabout, slow down and

yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.Approach the yield line, look to the left and yield to traffic already in the roundabout. Traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way. Enter the roundabout when there is an adequate gap in circulating traffic. If another car is waiting at the yield line ahead of you, do not stop in the crosswalk. Keep the crosswalk clear for pedestrians Bicyclists are permitted to ride within the roundabout. Please do not pass a bicycle in the roundabout. Once you have entered the roundabout, you have the right-of-way. Keep your speed low within the roundabout and proceed counterclockwise (to the right). As you approach your exit, turn on your right turn signal.

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Rabid raccoon found in Milton Killed at home off Redd Road

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – A raccoon infected with rabies was killed Jan. 24 at a home on Redd Road in Milton. The homeowner, Paula Spruill, said she heard what she thought was screaming coming from her carport about 3 p.m. “I thought it was a child,” Spruill said. It was actually a raccoon rummaging around her home. Spruill said her husband came home and the raccoon approached him. Her husband retrieved a gun and killed the animal. Animal control was called and retrieved the animal, which tested positive for rabies. “It scared the heck out of us,” Spruill said. “It was a scary experience all around.” Spruill said she and her neighbors live on large, heavily

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wooded lots that are home to a lot of wildlife. Rabies is a viral disease that spreads via bites from an infected animal. The virus travels up the nerves to the brain, causing swelling and eventually death. It is common in wild animals, especially raccoons. Through these animals, it can easily spread to domesticated animals and pets and through them to people. Wild animal bites accounted for 93 percent of all rabies cases in 2009. However, no human rabies cases have occurred in Georgia since 2000. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports that foaming at the mouth is a common misconception. In humans, the disease can take months to manifest itself in symptoms, such as fever, hallucinations or hydrophobia. If addressed early enough, it is treatable with antibiotics or a vaccine. “These symptoms may never occur or may occur only at the very last stages of the disease,” reports the Health Department. “Any nondomesticated or stray animal

Early symptoms of rabies in humans are non-specific and may include fever, headache and general malaise. Later, signs of encephalopathy such as insomnia, anxiety, confusion, paralysis, excitation, hallucinations, agitation, hypersalivation, difficulty swallowing and hydrophobia (fear of water) may appear. Death usually occurs within days of the onset of symptoms. Usually, the incubation period is quite long and may be one to three months.

What can I do if I’ve been bitten? Thoroughly clean the wound immediately with soap and water to reduce the likelihood of rabies transmission. Call your doctor as soon as possible for advice. Your doctor can consult with the Georgia Poison Control Center at 404-6169000 in Atlanta, or 800-282-5846 statewide, to decide whether post-exposure human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and vaccine are recommended for this bite. Your doctor can also tell you if you need a tetanus booster or antibiotics. Once symptoms manifest themselves, it is untreatable.

that acts abnormal should be suspected of having rabies. Rabid animals may stagger, appear restless, be aggressive, have difficulty walking, seem overly friendly or appear to be choking.” One of the best ways to prevent rabies from getting into a home is to vaccinate pets and instruct children to stay away from wild animals.

If an animal is suspected of having rabies, it is advised to contact local animal control, said Pamela J. Bryant, with Fulton County Animal Services. Fulton County Animal Services handles domestic animals, raccoons and bats. Livestock and other large animals are handled by the state Department of Natural Resources.

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Milton continues Alpharetta offers free child seat safety check Ga. 372 plans Plans to shift route in Crabapple By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — As part of the city’s plans to improve intersections on Ga. 372/ Birmingham Highway, the City Council approved at their Feb. 2 meeting two right of way acquisitions, one at Mayfield Road and one at Crabapple Chase Drive. These acquisitions are part of a plan to reroute Ga. 372 from turning at Birmingham Highway and Crabapple Road to bypassing at Crabapple Chase Drive and McFarlin Lane. “The current intersection at Birmingham and Crabapple is very limited in turn lanes or road capacity, so we looked at where those movements are happening,” said Sara Leaders, Milton transportation engineer. “We’re going to be putting turn lanes on three of the four approaches. We’re adding two roundabouts and the road connecting the roundabouts to

alleviate that turning movement.” Also at the meeting: The city of Milton approved the first presentations of two proposals, including modifications to Jeff Runner’s property on Hopewell Road for special events, to add a pavilion and to increase the allowed number of guests from 150 to 250. The Hopewell Road property was approved in January 2014 to be a special events facility on the condition of a 150-guest limit and “artificial” noise ceasing at 10 p.m. The public hearing and vote on this item will be at the following City Council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 18. The council also approved an agreement for the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide lighting for two intersections, at Ga. 372 and McFarlin Lane, and Ga. 372 and Crabapple Chase Drive, for which the city is responsible for operation, maintenance and energy.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety will host a child safety seat checkup event. The event is free to the public. The event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 1- 4 p.m. at Alpharetta’s Fire Station No. 1 located at 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 30009. National statistics indicate that four out of five child safety seats are misused every day in the United States. Alpharetta police officers and firefighters who are state certified child safety technicians will be on hand to install, evaluate, adjust and demonstrate the proper methods of using a child restraint seat. Additional safety information will be made available at the event. Parents are encouraged to bring their infants or children and the car

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Student videos teach Road to Safety Goal to teach others safe driving By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Road to Safety, a teen safe driving program from the community organization Protect Milton, held its sixth annual video contest and awards ceremony Feb. 5 at Alpharetta High School. The program invites students to create videos with a safe driving message, which were played at the event. Teams from Alpharetta, Cambridge, Centennial, Johns Creek and Milton high schools participated in the event. Many highlighted the risks of texting and driving. “There is no future if you don’t look forward,” read one tagline from an AHS team. The winner of the contest was a video titled, “Practice What You Preach,” produced by Caroline Cassidy and Mary Grace Kurdtz of JCHS. The video shows a mother distractedly driving under the influence after advising her daughter to drive safe. “In a lot of real life expe-

riences, people are condescending and will say one thing but they tend to do the same,” Cassidy said. “If we put it in a parent’s perspective, we thought it’d be a good idea The event showed to flip it pictures in rememaround.” brance of teenagThe ers who had died prize was in car accidents. a $1,000 check for Cassidy and Kurdtz and a grant for their school. Devon Merlette, Jake Duggar, Sydney Erickson and Brianna Reynolds of AHS received second for “One Mississippi.” Johns Creek student Josh Cohen received third for “The Ripple Effect.” “One Mississippi” shows someone with their eyes closed behind the wheel, counting the seconds to illustrate how quickly a car accident can happen.

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Jake Tyler, Helena Melberg, Joy Best, Dylan Cauley and Taylor Chester are members of Music Matters Rock U’s band The Struggle. “The most difficult shot to get was the crash,” Erickson said. “What we did was we had the cars parked next to each other and we reversed really quickly in the parking lot. You play the tape backwards, and it looks like they crashed.” The top three winners receive scholarships as well as

free defensive driving courses from Johns Creek Driving School. Cassidy also received an invitation to an internship with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “I’m so excited,” Cassidy said. “I’m glad my point could get across, and hopefully it made people think.”

Lt. James Simpson of the Alpharetta Police Department’s traffic unit, applauded the students’ efforts. “You have to keep yourself safe.” Simpson said. “Every accident can be prevented.” For more about the Road to Safety program, visit them online at www.road2safety.com.

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2-volume book recounts Sons of Union Veterans forms Roswell camp war experiences Veterans give personal accounts from WWII ROSWELL, Ga. – In two illustrated volumes, “Combat Veterans Stories of World War II” takes the reader through real-life experiences of 35 men who were part of the U.S. armed forces who fought on three continents and across the Pacific. These interviews and biographies were compiled by Roswell resident Norman Black, a former news reporter and editor. Black’s previous work is “Ice, Fire and Blood, a Story of the Korean War,” a military-history novel about infantrymen’s experiences in Korea from late 1950 to late spring 1951. A reviewer called the autobiographies and biographies in these volumes “very moving accounts of ordinary men doing extraordinary things … and there is one great, captivating story after the other … This is a ‘must-read’ for those who think they have read all there is to know about World War II.” Volume 1, “North Africa and Europe” contains 19 memoirs and one biography of men who fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Southern France, Normandy, Northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany. This volume also contains 41 photos. Volume 2, “Pacific, China and Burma” contains 14 personal accounts and one biography of men that fought the Pacific campaign. There

Roswell resident Norman Black has published a two-volume book, collecting stories and photographs of veterans. are 39 photos in this volume. Both volumes are currently available on amazon and Kindle. —Jonathan Copsey

ROSWELL, Ga.- The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) has formed a new camp in Roswell. The new camp will be dubbed the General Kenner Garrard Camp 4, named after the Union Gen. Kenner Garrard. The SUVCW is a fraternal organizing intended to preserve the history and legacy of soldiers who fought for the Union during the American Civil War. Membership is open to anyone with direct lineage to a soldier that fought during the Civil War, or as an associate member who does not have direct lineage but “who demonstrates a genuine interest in the Civil War and can subscribe to the purpose and objects of the SUVCW.” Members must not have lineage to a soldier who has “voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States” or have been “convicted of any infamous or heinous crime.” For further information or to join, please call Bill Browning at 404-953-2525, or send an email to SUVCWKennerGarrard@gmail.com. —Joe Parker

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Sie ist Berlinerin Parents tend to live vicariously through their kids. Well maybe not all of them, but I do – sometimes. I studied German for years in high school and college. I wanted to speak it and was a German verb conjugating fool back in the day. But I gave up my study of the language to take Portuguese for a couple of semesters when I decided to immigrate to Brazil. It turns out, Brazil didn’t want me to immigrate there. After sending numerous resumes, I only got one job offer – and it wasn’t even in Brazil; it was in Medellin, Columbia, which at the time wasn’t the safest place to be. I ended up moving to Chile, where I learned Spanish fairly well. I remember when I returned to the States, it was a chore to make myself speak English. Reading in Spanish is still something I treasure, even if I have lost so much of what makes it magic. Today, I speak neither German nor Portuguese, and my Spanish is pitiful but somewhat functional. When my daughter Amelia told me that she was determined to become fluent in German, I started to tell her how hard that language was. But I stopped myself. Instead, I smiled and told her she would learn best by living there.

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Now 24, Amelia actually moved to Berlin a year ago to study German and to try to find a job in a ballet company in Europe. She came home for Christmas for three weeks and we just sent her back on the plane for Berlin for the next part of her adventure. Amelia and I FaceTime frequently, so she hasn’t experienced some of the separation and isolation that I felt so long ago in Chile. While communication is easier now, she left for Berlin cold – not knowing anyone other than our cousin who lives near Hamburg. She did not have a place to live or an immediate plan when she arrived. She has auditioned in much of Europe – Budapest, Amsterdam, Rome and other cities – almost always hopping on a bus or a train by herself and sleeping in youth hostels or couch surfing. She has missed trains and has gone to the wrong city (the Prague Ballet is not in Prague for the record). She has been

stranded in countries where English isn’t really spoken (Bulgaria), been sick and been hospitalized from a severe food allergic reaction. She has hiked and climbed the Swiss Alps and slept in a tiny cabin on the side of a snow-capped mountain above the clouds. And she has been rejected time after time in her auditions – in her quest to dance for people, to share a few moments of pure beauty. Yet, she has kept her chin up and her attitude positive. Her tenacity and attitude – and that of so many other young people that she has encountered in her travels –

Of sequels and prequels: Why is it so hard to continue a story? Since the announcement that the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” is getting a sequel, to be titled “Go Set a Watchman,” I have been thinking about sequels and their more ridiculous cousin, the prequel (thanks, George Lucas). It is true that a large, almost laughably huge, amount of sequels are horrible. We have Hollywood to thank for this. For every “Dark Knight Returns,” we have six “Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journeys.” For every “Godfather II,” we have many “Jaws 3Ds.” There are so many sequels that are not just bad compared to their original, they are bad filmmaking. I get it. It’s difficult to recapture the magic of an original idea, with characters we have grown to love. A sequel is bound to face intense scrutiny and be placed alongside its predecessor. The world is full of sequels that were just “okay.” I like to think books get a bigger pass than films; It’s hard to truly screw up a book – as long as it makes sense, you’re good. That is what is so baffling about film sequels – not only do they often have a much smaller budget, but they also have bad writing and acting. “Jaws: the

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reminds me of Tom Brokaw’s “Greatest Generation.” While they have not survived a Depression or fought a World War, they are most definitely on a mission. I believe they will not be satisfied unless they make the world a better place to live – for everyone. They don’t know what they can’t do. They have confidence, and they have skill sets that we never had. They also have something else. I recall that when Amelia was first leaving, one of her friends bode her farewell and told her simply to “be fierce.” I’ll never forget that. I think it may be a one-word description

of the new generations who are following their hearts, with passion, fortitude and will. I so admire all my children. In my old age, I am discovering that the payback for all the work you invest as a parent comes back in large part when they start teaching you and making your world bigger. Berlin, back when President John F. Kennedy made his famous speech, was politically at the center of a one of the greatest tempests our world has experienced. It was the interface between East and West – between hope and despair. It represented a gate between the past and the future for us all. Today, Berlin is united and thriving in ways we could never have imagined during the Cold War. As I watch Amelia make her way in Berlin today, I am encouraged, inspired and am given hope for the future. Amelia’s Berlin represents the future to me. Be fierce – wir sind alles Berliners.

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No love for Valentine’s Day The long-awaited (or long-dreaded) day dedicated to telling others we love them is almost here. Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year we dedicate strictly to love and romance, but it often seems like the only day we tell others how much we care about them. A recent poll from the National Retail Federation showed Americans plan to spend around $142 each this year on Valentine’s Day. As someone who has always disliked the holiday, that’s outrageous. The same poll showed that only about 55 percent of Americans are planning to celebrate the holiday, so I may be in the slight minority of those who plan on skipping it. I’ve often wondered what makes me so antiValentine’s Day. I enjoy candy, flowers and watching romantic comedies. I also am a huge fan of the colors pink and

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red. But no matter what, I’ve always disliked Valentine’s Day. It may be because I think spending more than $100 on a specific day of the year just because many feel obligated is pointless. It also may be because the day is so built up from commercials and movies that when it arrives, it can’t fulfill the lofty expectations. One of the best Valentine’s Days I’ve had was spending time at a Waffle House with my friends to eat heart shaped food. I’ve done fancy dinners and home-cooked meals. I’ve spent the day with

family, friends and significant others. No matter what, I’m still not a fan. I’m of the belief that we should tell the people we love that we love them, every chance we get. I guess I don’t like Valentine’s Day because I don’t wait a whole year to say, “I love you.” As a culture, we build Valentine’s Day up (thanks in no small part to Hallmark and others peddling love) and have such high expectations, but shouldn’t we feel that way about the people we love every day? Instead of waiting until Feb. 14 to tell your friends, family and significant others you love them, why not start saying it as often as you can? Smile at people you walk by, give your coworkers a compliment, tell your mom why she’s the best. Whatever you plan on doing this Valentine’s Day, start the love now and keep it going on Feb. 15.

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Windward Association of Retired Men presents founders award ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Windward Association of Retired Men (WARM) presented its annual Founders Award to Paul Barrow for his “inspired leadership in the service of the organization and our community.” Former recipient Bob O’Hagan presented the award Jan. 19 during the WARM weekly breakfast meeting at Annie’s Italian Kitchen in Alpharetta. “Paul Barrow has demonstrated great imagination and creativity in encouraging and developing new program activities for WARM. His commitment and enthusiasm are inspiring and contagious,” said O’Hagan. “Paul has initiated or led many of our social, charitable and outdoor activities in his 14 years with the organization. He has served as the public voice of WARM during his two-year tenure as coordinator.” Barrow spent much of his career as a real estate developer. He is currently involved with a private lender facilitating real estate and other projects throughout the country. He is also an avid sailor. He and his wife Georgia built “Dream Weaver” in 1988 and sail whenever possible out of Hilton Head Island. “WARM is extraordinarily

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Paul Barrow, center, receives the 2014 Windward Association of Retired Men (WARM) Founders Award for his inspired service to the organization and the community. Former recipients Bob O’Hagan and Gary Wingo, join him. important to so many people,” said Barrow. “When one retires or is close to retirement, he develops new friendships away from the workplace. These become increasingly important over time. The friendships established in WARM are among

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Big Canoe Mountain Community This mountain community, only 1 hour north of Atlanta, is the recipient of many awards including the “Nationals” silver award for Master planned Community of the Year 2014. With the increased demand for new home construction, the Big Canoe Building Group is actively building in several Big Canoe neighborhoods. The group just completed 4 homes in the “Bluffs” neighborhood. One has just sold and the three others are open and ready for immediate sale. The Bluffs neighborhood has wonderful views and is the location of many previous show homes such as the Atlanta Magazine Dream Home, Southern Living Show Home and the recent Art Show Home. Just announced by the Developer of Big Canoe, from now until the end of March 2015, all customer who purchase an existing newly constructed home by the Big Canoe Building Group will receive a full, couples one-year membership in the following Big Canoe amenities, Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Fishing and Fitness- thousands of dollars in value, free! The offer of this free amenity package extends to anyone, between February

1 and March 31, 2015, who purchases a new home to be built by the Big Canoe Building Group. And there is even more good news! Big Canoe Company also announced a third offer; the company is making available to qualified purchasers, construction loans on new homes built by the Big Canoe Building Group. Big Canoe Company does have additional new construction homes to show you in other Big Canoe neighborhoods. If you already own a lot here, you will want to investigate how easy it is to have your home built by the Group. Vice President Matt Barnes will be glad to meet with you and explain all of the advantages of working with his group, from design and site selection, financing, all the way through to final color and finishing specifica-

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Pound cake cook-off in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – A pound cake cook-off will take place on Feb. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Roswell Recreation Center as a part of Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture. The free event will allow guests to taste pound cake from the amateur and professional categories and vote on their favorite for the “People’s Choice” award. Overall winners in each category will be chosen by Tracey West of Irresistible Pound Cakes. Along with the cook-off, there will also be a screening of the new documentary series “Counter History,” a series of five short films that

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Temple Beth Tikvah announces new Senior Rabbi ROSWELL, Ga.- Roswell’s Temple Beth Tikvah has announced Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner will become the congregations new Senior Rabbi in July. “We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Shuval-Weiner as Temple Beth Tikvah’s new spiritual leader,” said Ron Swichkow, president of the congregation’s board of trustees. “Rabbi Shuval-Weiner is

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Brought to you by North Fulton Ear Nose & Throat Associates A link exists between adults with type 2 diabetes and hearing loss. In diabetic people age 60 or older, high blood sugar causes tiny blood vessels in the inner ear to break, disrupting sound reception. Diabetes often results in chronic kidney disease (CKD). The link between CKD and hearing loss has been known for decades. The kidney and the Stria Vascularis of the cochlea share physiologic, ultrastructural and antigenic similarities and therefore, the link between diabetes and hearing loss may be indirect but does exist. It is recommended that diabetic patients have their hearing screened upon identification and then annually thereafter. The effects of untreated hearing loss include embarrassment, irritability, avoidance of or withdrawal from social activities and personal relationships and impaired memory. Auditory deprivation means “use it or lose it”! Although we detect sounds with our ears, our brain makes sense of

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Is Strength Training Superior To Cardio? If you desire the best cardiovascular exercise—and you should—then you should find the best way to train your skeletal muscles. Strength training is the most efficient way to improve cardiovascular fitness. The heart is an involuntary muscle that responds to the increased demands of the skeletal muscles. Thus, our only means of voluntarily controlling the heart—albeit an indirect means—is by working our skeletal muscles. The notion of cardio—in the sense that we can isolate its involvement by some special activity for the heart—is false.

In fact, the major components of the cardiovascular system, the heart and the lungs, can be improved only to a limited degree. Increase in strength is usually responsible for what is perceived as cardiovascular improvement. The heart and lungs exist for the purpose of supporting or servicing the working skeletal muscles. As the muscles improve in their ability to do work more efficiently, there is less demand on the cardiovascular system. Typically the emphasis in cardiovascular training— the basis for ‘aerobics’—is the heart rate. However, strength

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Sunrise Detox Opening in Alpharetta On January 14th, over 300 members of the local communities visited a new medical detox center opening on North Point Parkway. Church leaders, representatives from local governments and hospitals, social workers, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers all came for one thing: to witness Sunrise Detox Alpharetta, slated to open in February. According to Dr. Thomas Locke, an Alpharetta Internist, “If I had to highlight just one amazing part of this, which I really can’t since so much of it is wonderful, I would note that the fine people of Sunrise Detox really get it. They understand that it takes a community working together to solve the addiction problems we face. Not just each of us doing our part, but all of us, working together. This networking event was amazing. This facility will be a big help.” Sunrise Detox Alpharetta is dedicated to the first stage of any addiction treatment: detox. Whether it is alcohol or pain pills, or any other addictive substance, as long as the substance is active in the body, the individual is considered “under the influence” and

not ready nor able to make the changes need to overcome addiction. Most rehabs and treatment programs will not accept someone who is still under the influence. They send them to detox first. People can also choose to go direct to detox, before picking a treatment program. “When someone asks for help, we jump at the chance to get them into treatment”, says Clinical Director Daniel Lettenberger-Klein. “We know the window during which they will accept help can be very short. The urgency of the physical situation, whether drugs or alcohol, requires us to act immediately. They need to enter detox a.s.a.p.” Unlike most other facilities, Sunrise enrolls new patients 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. And they call them “guests,” not patients. Sunrise Detox has treated over 40,000 clients in 3 states, using a medically developed and supervised protocol known as “Detox with Dignity,” and a focus on respect for the individual. Sunrise is the preferred provider of medical detox for over 800 physicians, treatment centers, churches, tribes, and government agencies. “We know the importance

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Professional Dental Expertise with a Mother’s Touch While Dr. Karina enjoys working with children from birth to 18, her true calling is special needs patients. Her new practice is equipped with a specially designed “Dark Room” that provides a soothing environment for children with autism spectrum, light triggered seizures and other medical conditions with sensory issues. When parents look for a pediatric dentist and search local listings, they could easily be overwhelmed with many questions and concerns. Dr. Karina usually says, “How would you want your child to be treated? Probably, the same way I would want my own child to be treated! I hope it says it all! At Wonderland Pediatric Dentistry my staff and I will make sure your child is treated with the utmost professionalism, care and kindness.” On a personal note, Dr. Karina is a big fan of staying in touch with her community and giving back. One of her biggest aspirations is to organize a trip to either South America or one of the countries in Africa and treat children who have never seen a pediatric dentist before. She plans to do it in a year or two with the help of her friends from dental school and residency. For obvious reasons,

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Let nutrition fuel your training By Carrie Mueller, MS, RD, CDE Northside Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education Nothing starts my day better than a good run; and I’m not alone. About 19 million Americans share the label of recreational runner with me. We’re a community of like-minded enthusiasts, and sharing best practices is what a community does best. As a Registered Dietitian and longtime runner, I’ve learned several nutrition hacks

along the way that will fuel your training for an upcoming race and get your best performance yet. Hydration is key for any runner in training, so drink lots of water. I typically don’t consume sports drinks during runs unless they are longer than an hour. However, they can be beneficial post run to re-hydrate and replenish lost electrolytes.While commercial sports drinks will work, you can try unsweetened coconut water as a natural source of potassium and magnesium, and add a quarter teaspoon of salt to replenish sodium stores. If muscle cramps are getting in your way, proper stretching and rest is important. Try adding a banana smoothie with a splash of milk as a delicious way to stay hydrated, and help restore electrolyte imbalances. Other potassium rich foods you can include are oranges, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes and avocados. Feel free to enjoy a cup of coffee before your run. Caffeine has been linked to improved athletic performance, but it can also stimulate your digestive tract.

Make sure you know its effect on you before trying something on race day. “When” we eat is just as important as “what” we eat. For longer training runs, include a carbohydrate replacement to keep your energy up. A refreshing way to get sugar while running is keeping a bag of frozen grapes handy. Within an hour of finishing your run, you need to refuel with a snack containing both carbohydrates and protein. Try eating half of a whole grain bagel with peanut butter or fruit with a half a cup of yogurt. Even 2 percent chocolate milk will work if eating is difficult after a run. You may not feel hungry, but it is important to consume something to start stabilizing blood sugar levels and aid in recovery. What works for one person may not be optimal for another, so learn what works best for you and avoid trying something new the day of the race. Good nutrition should be part of your ongoing training, not something you start in the days leading up to the big day.

Dr. Cathy opens newest office in Alpharetta Dr. Cathy is a board certified family practice physician who graduated in 1989 in Nigeria and has traveled the world to gain immense knowledge in alternative and holistic therapies. She brings all these ideas from Europe, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean so that she can give patient a diverse and cosmopolitan approach to managing any disease. This includes chronic illnesses like fatigue, diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, obesity, cancer, COPD, fibromyalgia and chronic pain to name a few. Some of these therapies include herbs and IV therapies like, high dose IV vitamin C, IV vitamin D, chelation, bioidentical hormone therapy, and HCG pre growth hormone therapy. Now she is specializing in enhancing the sexual experience of couples and individuals of all ages. Sexual concerns ranging from, (in women) menopausal symptoms, lack of desire, decreased orgasm or absent orgasm, decreased arousal and pain . In men, she treats erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low testosterone and can even increase size, function and sensitivity Born to Nigerian father and a Jamaican mother, the eldest of five girls, her father

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There’s an APP for that! For YOUR ears and YOUR world By Johns Creek Audiology Can you imagine being able to stream the sounds from your iPhones and iPads directly into hearing devices that NO ONE else can see? What if you could answer or make phone calls and clearly hear the person on the other end through both ears? The marvels of technology have made these scenarios possible to create a seamless connection to a world filled with sounds. More than 36 million Americans experience hearing challenges in various environments and situations - a frustrating disadvantage to those affected. Forget about what you think you know about hearing devices up to now. You will be AMAZED at how smart, how helpful, and how transforming better hearing can now be. “As an audiologist for almost 24 years, it is both exciting and overwhelming to stay on top of the latest advances in hearing technology. It is a very fulfilling time to be in a profession that is truly transforming

people’s lives by connecting them to the world in a way that others take for granted” says Dr. Deborah Woodward. “Another leap forward has been the very successful extended wear option.” These devices are invisible to others, worn 24/7 for months at a time, and have no batteries to change. If you have a mild to moderate hearing loss, this cutting edge option may be right for you. As the local community’s leading link to better hearing over the past 17 years, Dr. Deborah Woodward and her staff at the Johns Creek Audiology and Hearing Center have successfully led thousands of hearing challenged patients to a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Dr. Woodward offers patients not only improved day to day communication, but also the solutions to those challenging listening environments such as restaurants, group meetings, phone communication, and yes, that age old argument between spouses on the “correct” loudness of the television volume. Countless devices and services are now being marketed to assist the hearing challenged but like fingerprints, no two ears are the same. Consulting with an audiologist is

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Alpharetta honors first responders Annual ceremony Jan. 30 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Each year for the past decade, the city of Alpharetta holds an award ceremony for its public safety personnel to tell them what they often do not get to hear – good job. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety held its 10th annual awards ceremony Jan. 30 at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Each year, the agency holds its awards event to publically acknowledge the outstanding work done by Alpharetta’s public safety staff during the year. It is also a time to recognize those staff members who made a contribution to the Alpharetta community or those who performed heroic acts or deeds during their performance of duty. “I am so appreciative of these award recipients and their dedication to our community,” said Gary George, Public

Green: Continued from Page 1 place for all things green from local merchants. Homemade soaps, local plants, bikes and electric vehicles were on display. Several workshops were also held to teach residents how to live greener lives from businesses such as Whole Foods. “The expo is a great way for residents to learn about being green while having fun, and none of it would be possible without the support of our sponsors and vendors,” said Janet Liberman, co-chair of the Roswell Green Expo and executive director of Keep Roswell Beautiful. “The whole

Council: Continued from Page 1 Before anything is to be built, the city must deal with the fact that the property has many restrictions on what can be built and where. With its proximity to the river and much of the land sitting in a 100-year flood plain, the city can essentially not build anything that is not already there. A dock sits on the site, and a large portion is already cleared of vegetation from the former business on the site. A portion of the site is clear to the riverbanks.

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Williams was credited with streamlining the unit to make it more efficient and effective in delivering services to residents, such as getting licenses, permits and copies of reports. She was also instrumental in organizing the complete functioning of the records unit.

Safety director. “We are fortunate to have one of the best public safety departments in the entire Southeast because of the outstanding support by our elected officials and from the Alpharetta community. “It’s important for our

elected officials, city officials, employees and their families, invited guests and, of course, our citizens to come together to show their support for these award recipients,” he said. Taking home the Director’s Award was Piper Williams, a

supervisor of the department’s records unit. “It’s for her dedication to the citizens that came to us for services and how she has supervised and instilled complete teamwork throughout the records unit that got her the Director’s Award,” said George.

event is designed to actively engage community members while teaching simple ways to be sustainable and green. It is the perfect way for businesses and organizations to let the community know that they want to be part of a greener tomorrow.” The Green Expo’s mission is to educate residents about environmentally responsible, sustainable practices they can incorporate into their homes and lives. This is the fourth annual event in Roswell. The ladies of the Roswell Garden Club, which is active throughout the city, had a table in the marketplace showing visitors how to help their plants grow and how to use composting and recycling to help their garden.

“Nobody knows how to recycle,” said Dottie Hartford, with the Garden Club. “You don’t need a big recycling bin in your yard.” Rather, she demonstrated how to mix shredded newspaper with egg shells and soil to make a planting mix that plants thrive in, allowing the green gardener to both create a garden while keeping it ecohealthy. A presentation by G.E. showed off electric charging stations for electric vehicles. Given the popularity of electric vehicles in Georgia, Roswell has partnered with G.E. to provide public stations in several of its parks. For more about Roswell’s efforts in sustainability and everything green, visit www. keeproswellbeautiful.org.

A giant inflatable Earth allowed children to step inside the planet

“Part of [the buildings on site] go right up to the river,” said Mack Cain, the project planner with Jacobs Engineering, the company tasked with developing a master plan for the site. “Normally, we would not be able to get that close to the water because of regulations. That’s a highly valuable asset to this park.” At their Feb. 9 workshop, the City Council debated what they would like to see there, with no one doubting the value of the land. “Roswell is a premier riverside community and this is our opportunity to realize that,” said Mayor Jere Wood. “This is the only place we can put

something along the river.” “This is an amazing possibility that nobody else will have around,” said Councilmember Betty Price. No matter what is put in, if it is to draw residents, parking must be addressed either on the site or along Riverside Road. “We can have all the activities in the world but if people can’t get there except by bicycle or walking, people will get frustrated,” said Councilmember Rich Dippolito. Wood was adamant that whatever goes there should be a river-specific use. “It needs to be river-oriented or focused,” Wood said.

“I can put a lot of community space in lots of places, but there are only a few things I can do along the river,” he said. “Everyone is going to want to be right next to the water, as much as we can get on that waterfront. That’s what people are going to love, sitting there watching the river go by.” There will be two public hearings in the coming weeks for the public to give their suggestions of what should go on the site. They will be Feb. 19 at Roswell City Hall, Room 220 at 6 p.m. and March 3 at East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell, also at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.roswellgov.com.

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Alpharetta High students compete in county science fair Hopewell MS students win at Fulton Technology Competition Winners, from left, are Adithya Chimalakonda, Nishant Baglodi, Aratrika Kar and Urjoshi Kar.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School participated in Fulton County Science Fair, Jan. 30, at Westlake High School in Atlanta. More than 100 projects from both high schools and middle schools in Fulton County were presented. All seven participating projects from Alpharetta High won in their respective categories. First place finishers include Eric Kim, Hithardhi Duggireddy, Rick Saha, Josh Saha and Rajiv

Reddy. Second place finishers include Jonathan Williamson and Shubhom, Bhattacharya Third place were Susan Lee, Avni Ahuja, Justin Chu, Josh Seides, Dhakshi Balakumar and Dharani Balakumar. All first- and second-place winners from Alpharetta High will participate in the Georgia State Science Fair (GSEF) in Athens in March. –Adam Barth

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School officials keep close eye on western measles outbreak Vaccination among students here is over 98 percent By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Keeping the community protected from contagious diseases – primarily those that are considered preventable – depends on what health officials call “herd immunity” or “community immunity.” The premise is if the vast majority of people are vaccinated from these diseases, it protects those who are not, or cannot, be vaccinated since the risk of outbreak is low, according to health officials. The threshold varies, but for most contagious diseases, there needs to be between 85 to 90 percent of the population vaccinated in order for herd immunity to be successful, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). School systems provide the perfect environment to spread infections, with lots of kids of varying ages, packed together and in constant contact. For that reason, Georgia state law requires all students to be vaccinated against the most common infectious diseases, but does allow religious and medical exemptions. In the Fulton County School System, health officials are closely monitoring the

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measles outbreak and have shared this information with our school nurses and clinic workers in the schools.” One issue facing health and medical workers is that most have never seen an active case of the measles, so sharing information is critical in stopping the spread. The vaccination compliance level is high in Fulton Schools, said Meadows. Students entering kindergarten and seventh grade, or enrolling for the first time in the system, must submit a current immunization certificate that includes proof of vaccination against measles and many other contagious diseases. Of the nearly 14,000 students enrolled in kindergarten and seventh grade in Fulton County, only 10 students have medical exemptions and 216 claim religious waivers – a compliance rate of over 98 percent. Meadows said parents who

choose not to vaccinate their children are informed of the reasons why the state requires vaccinations. “Children who have not been vaccinated of course run the risk of contracting vaccinepreventable diseases. Upon enrollment into school, parents/guardians are provided with information regarding the immunization requirements for school entry, which is Georgia law,” said Meadows. Some states, including Cali-

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Sunshine Academy parents hope to open new charter school in August New school would allow students to remain together after Sunshine closes in June BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- With the closing of the Fulton Sunshine Academy (FSA) Elementary School in June, a committed group of parents is hoping for approval of a new charter school where their children can transition come August. A charter application for the proposed Fulton Academy of Science and Technology (FAST) was submitted in early January by parents whose children currently attend FSA. It is one of six charter applications under review by the school system, but the only one that seeks to open in August instead of in 2016. “We feel that our community [of] parents, teachers and

staff at Sunshine have put together a compelling charter application that will provide the North Fulton learning community a specialized STEM focused school,” said Phillip Chen, whose is spearheading the efforts to open FAST. The school will focus on science and math, with plans to become STEM certified within three years of opening. While no location has been announced, Chen said FAST will be located in North Fulton. But the tight time frame requested by the FAST applicants could be an issue. Officials with the Fulton County School System say it would take “unprecedented” action to have the school approved and ready to go by the start of the next school year. Traditionally,

approved charter schools require a year between approval and opening. “It’s a challenging request and it’s never been done before,” acknowledged Laura Stowell, who oversees charter schools for Fulton Schools. “But the [applicants] are hoping to have an abbreviated process and the decision rests with the school board, and [ultimately] the state. “ That expedited time frame is important to FAST organizers who say they want a seamless transition from FSA to a new school. Last fall, the Fulton School Board voted not to renew the FSA charter for a second 5-year term, effectively shuttering the school in June. The reasons for non-renewal centered squarely on concerns with FSA‘s governing board,

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‘Seussical the Musical Jr.’ to be performed at Elkins Pointe Two shows Feb. 21 at 1, 5 p.m. ROSWELL, Ga. – Enter the magical and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss , as Platinum Dream Team brings beloved childhood favorite Horton the Elephant and his friends the Whos to the stage Feb. 21. This fanciful show is for children of all ages. High energy song and dance and a world of color and imagination await in this fun-filled production. “Seussical the Musical Jr.” shares its message of acceptance and kindness toward all, as Horton reminds us that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.” From his example, Horton teaches the importance of loyalty, follow through, perseverance and faithfulness. The show mirrors that of “Horton Hears a Who!” centering on Horton the Elephant’s endeavors to protect the people of Who-ville, who live on a tiny speck of dust. It also features characters and scenarios from many other Seuss books including Gertrude McFuzz, the Grinch and the Fish of McElligot’s Pool. The Cat in the Hat also makes a star studded turn on the stage as “your host and emcee,” and causes a little mischief along the way. “Seussical the Musical Jr.” by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty debuted on Broadway in 2000. After a Broadway run,

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Students selected for Georgia Youth Leadership Awards ATLANTA – 21st Century Leaders, a Georgia-based nonprofit youth leadership development program, has selected the top 20 youth leaders for the seventh annual Georgia Youth Leadership Awards on Feb. 26. Since 2008, 21st Century Leaders (21CL), in partnership with business and civic leaders, has recognized 20 outstanding high school students throughout Georgia each year. The students must meet criteria for community service and recognized excellence. This year’s top 20 includes nonprofit founders, philanthropists, app creators and community advocates. These students come from all parts of Georgia – all in high school. The nominated students were chosen by a 16-member selection committee comprised of 10 Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40-under-40 members, two 21CL Board of Directors members, two 21CL alumni and two 21CL student

peers. The students will be honored at the Georgia Youth Leadership Awards on Feb. 26 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in downtown Atlanta. CNN student news anchor Carl Azuz will host the ceremony. Through corporate sponsors, each youth leader will be presented with a $250 mini-grant, with one student awarded the Turner Voices Innovative Leadership Award – the event’s top award that includes a $1,000 mini-grant from the event’s leading sponsor, Turner Broadcasting. For more information about the Georgia Youth Leadership Awards or to purchase a ticket to the event, please visit www.21stcenturyleaders.org. Proceeds from the event will support 21CL’s ongoing efforts to provide youth leadership development programs for high school students. —Adam Barth

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Cambridge wins regional mock trial Forsyth Central and Lambert fill out top three By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — While most students enjoy taking a break over the weekend, that was not the “case” for 150 students from Forsyth and North Fulton who chose to spend their weekend in court Jan. 30 – 31. For two days, students from Cambridge, Centennial, Forsyth Central, Lambert, Milton, North Forsyth, South Forsyth and West Forsyth high schools gathered in downtown Cumming to compete in the Region 17 Georgia High School Mock Trial. Students battled during the first two rounds, with their plaintiff and defense teams often participating at the same time to have eight simultaneous rounds, said Melissa Banker, one of the coordinators for the event. Banker said the second round is the powermatched round. “We have the scores from

round one and followed the formula designed by the state to form power-matching, so we then come up with the two strongest teams in first and second place,” Banker said. In the end, the top three teams – Cambridge, Forsyth Central and Lambert – won spots to compete in the regional mock trial. Cambridge was the ultimate winner against Forsyth Central. As region champs, Cambridge gets a bye in the first round at district, Banker said. The mock trial event was first initiated 27 years ago at Forsyth Central, said Kathy Vail, educational liaison for the event. “Since that time, Forsyth County Schools have successfully participated in the program, which was developed by the Younger Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia to provide students with an operational understanding of the law, legal issues and the judicial process,” Vail said. Banker, who attended Forsyth Central, said the teams are given a letter to represent them so there is no possible bias against them. “We have attorneys who

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Cambridge’s team won the overall regional mock trial. grew up here, so we try to create anonymity so we have fair scoring based on performance, not where they’re from,” Banker said. The schools chosen to compete are assigned by the state, but Banker said she always insists they include Forsyth’s five public high schools so they don’t have to travel. “Because of our space limitations, we can manage eight schools, so we have eight this

year,” Banker said. “We try to find the schools most closely geographically associated to us.” It’s a competitive event, Banker said, and the students involved are bright kids who get to utilize their competitive nature. “Some of these students will be athletes who compete on a sports field, but a lot will be the more academically oriented kids who may

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Young St. Francis girls shoot for state title Talented team sports 4 sophomore starters By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When the St. Francis Lady Knights won a state championship two years ago, their starting lineup consisted of two seniors and three juniors. The Knights still had three

seniors last year, but three freshmen also played major roles on a team that lost to Southwest Atlanta Christian. Southwest Atlanta Christian lost to St. Francis in the 2013 title game and 2014 region finals. This year’s St. Francis team starts one senior along with four sophomores, with a freshman one of the two primary reserves. Aisha Gaddis Kennedy has been the St. Francis head coach the last six seasons,

with the Knights reaching at least the quarterfinals of the state Class A tournament the last five years. Kennedy says the 201415 Knights “are the best team I’ve ever coached talent-wise. They’re really young, but we’re peaking at the right time.” The Knights finished the season 21-3, with the team’s losses coming against the No. 2 team in Arkansas in a tournament and two of the top five teams in Alabama. St. Francis went 5-3 against teams from

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outside Georgia and is 16-0 against teams from the state going into this week’s Region 6-A tournament at Whitefield Academy. St. Francis was ranked No. 1 in the state in Class A at the end of the regular season and is likely to be the No. 1 seed in the Class A private school tournament, which begins next week. The Knights may be inexperienced, but there are few teams in the state at the AAAAAA level that can match the talent and size of their seven primary players. St. Francis features four regulars over 6 feet tall, with starters Kasiyahna Kushkituah and Maya Dodson and freshman Jala Jordan exceptional athletes for players of their height. Kushkituah, listed at 6-foot-3, and Dodson and Jordan, both 6-foot-1, can run the floor, handle the ball like guards and score away from the basket. Kushkituah averages 12 points and nine rebounds a game, shoots 59 percent from the field and is ranked as one of the country’s top high school sophomores. Dobson averages 8.5 points and seven rebounds, and Jordan contributes six points and five rebounds off the bench. Yasmeen Ratliff, a 6-foot-4 junior, is a more traditional post player. The Knights can have as many as four 6-footers on the floor and not suffer for lack of ball handling, but they start a sophomore backcourt of 5-foot4 Nichel Tampa and 5-foot-3 Taja Cummings. Both can get up and down the floor in a hurry as they key the team’s

fast-paced style of play. “They’re all athletes,” Kennedy said of her talented group of 6-footers. “Everybody has to be able to run the floor.” Cummings is the Knights’ point guard, averaging 7.5 points and 4.5 assists, but missed a few recent games with a knee injury. Tampa took over at the point in Cummings’ absence and averaged 10 assists in the team’s three games last week. She averages 10 points and five assists, and the St. Francis guards combine for six steals per game. Because of the Knights’ height, teams are almost forced to play zone defense against them, but that creates a serious problem. Abby Grant, the lone senior starter, is a deadly three-point shooter, making 101 of 221 attempts on the season (46 percent). Like the Hawks’ Kyle Korver, Grant rarely ventures inside the three-point line. She shot only 14 two-point goals and just seven free throws during the regular season, but is such a dangerous long-range threat that teams have to consider playing box-and-one against her. In the final regular season game of her career, she hit nine of 12 three-pointers last Friday against Mount Pisgah, some of them from NBA distance. Grant will play in college for Syracuse. Southwest Atlanta Christian, the No. 2 team in Class A, should again be the Knights’ main competition in the state tournament. St. Francis won at Southwest Atlanta 51-42 last month and the teams could be headed for another showdown in Macon for a state title.

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St. Francis aims for second straight state title 4 Division I recruits make Knights tough to beat By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The St. Francis Knights begin their quest for a second straight state title next week, and it’s hard to imagine them falling short of that goal after watching the team in action. The Knights ended the regular season 22-3, which included a 6-2 record in two holiday tournaments against some of the country’s top teams. Two of the team’s losses came against Montverde, the No. 1 team in Florida, and Miller Grove, one of the best in Georgia and a perennial champion in AAAAA. In addition to some impressive wins against out-of-state competition, St. Francis is the only team to defeat Class AAA No. 1 Laney, with St. Francis ranked as the No. 3 team in Georgia regardless of classification. The Knights will get some competition at state from Greenforest Christian and Athens Christian, a combined 45-1 and ranked second and third in Class A, but neither team is nearly as tested as the Knights. St. Francis won state last year with essentially the same team it is fielding this season, and coach Dale Catlett points out that this group “has been together four or five years starting with middle school and AAU ball. We have five seniors, one has been here three years and the others four.” Catlett says the Knights are a year older, wiser and stronger since they won the state Class A private school championship last year. “Last year, when we got teams down, sometimes we let them back in the game,” he said. That hasn’t been the case this year, but the Knights have gotten two tough games from Whitefield Academy, the No. 4 team in Class A and the host of this week’s Region 6-A tournament. The St. Francis starting lineup features four Division I players – three seniors and one

of the country’s most highly regarded juniors. Malik Beasley, a 6-foot-5 wing, is headed for Florida State, and leads the team in scoring at 21.5 with an inside and outside offensive game. Beasley shoots over 60 percent from the field and 90 percent from the foul line, and also averages seven rebounds and three assists. Kaiser Gates, a 6-foot-5 forward, will play for Xavier in Cincinnati, and is third on the team in scoring (12.7) and second in rebounds (7.2) and assists (3.6). With three starters combining for 55 points a game, the Knights are not looking for much offense from 6-foot-9 center Josh Coleman, who is bound for Coastal Carolina. Coleman averages just over five points and five rebounds, with his primary contributions on defense. He gives the team a rim protector who enables his teammates to gamble on defense. With four starters at least 6-foot-5, the Knights have more than one player capable of swatting away shots by opponents trying to get to the basket. Chris Steele, a 6-foot-2 guard, is the fourth senior starter, and would average a lot more than 5.5 points if he was not surrounded by so much talent. The lone non-senior starter is 6-foot-5 junior Kobi JordanSimmons, who is being actively recruited by pretty much every big time basketball school in the country. Simmons runs the offense as point guard and is a superb athlete with outstanding shooting and ball handling skills. He averages 21 points a game with 56 three-pointers and a sizeable number of twopointers on acrobatic moves to the basket. Chance Anderson, a 6-foot5 junior, is a talented sixth man, and senior Nathan Waller also contributes after missing almost all the football season with an injury. Although Catlett said the Knights “do not do a lot of pressing,” they cause problems for opposing teams with their length and athleticism. Offensively, St. Francis does not like to hold onto the ball for any length of time, either firing away from outside or working the ball into one of five players at least 6-foot-5. The Knights

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4 North Fulton teams finish unbeaten in league play Raiders, BT boys, both St. Francis teams take titles By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Four North Fulton basketball teams captured regular season region or sub-region titles, with all four finishing the season without a loss in region or subregion play. The Alpharetta boys scored a pair of wins over Centennial and Northview to finish the season 18-0 in Region 6-AAAAAA. The Raiders (21-4) were ranked 10th in the state heading into the region tournament this week at Chattahoochee. A victory Wednesday would earn the Raiders a state tournament berth and a spot in the region semifinals Friday at 8:30 p.m. The finals will be played Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Blessed Trinity boys went 10-0 in their 4-AAA subregion, keyed by a 56-43 win at home last week over Westminster, which came into the game 7-1 in the sub-region. The Titans were scoreless for the first four minutes, with Westminster leading 3-0 before the Titans scored the next 14

points as part of a 24-4 run. The Wildcats ended the first half outscoring BT 9-0, and scored the first seven points of the third period to close within 24-23. Kyle Swade and Cameron Johnson, who scored 18 and 14 points respectively to lead the Titans, sparked an 8-0 burst and Jackson Svete scored all nine of his points in the fourth quarter as BT pulled away. The Titans (21-4) are ranked eighth in Class AAA and opened play in the 4-AAA tournament Wednesday at Douglass. They need a win to advance to the state tournament. The St. Francis boys closed out a 12-0 record in their 6-A sub-region with a 48-23 win last Friday night at Mount Pisgah. The Knights (22-3) are ranked No. 1 in the state and in the Class A private school power rankings. They are playing in the region tournament this week at Whitefield Academy. Mount Pisgah played a spread, slowdown offense in the first half and trailed 23-14

after Aaron Winchester hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to end the second period. After missing their first shot of the third quarter, the Patriots elected to hold the ball for the rest of the period and the Knights allowed them to do so. Mount Pisgah attempted a long three-pointer with about 10 seconds left and missed, and St. Francis standout Kobi Jordan-Simmons drilled a three at the buzzer for the only scoring in the quarter. Simmons put on a display befitting his standing as one of the top-ranked juniors in the country, outscoring the Patriots by himself with 27 points. The St. Francis girls also went 12-0, winning for the third time in four nights by a 74-28 margin over Mount Pisgah. St. Francis led 24-7 after one quarter, with Abby Grant connecting on a trio of three-pointers in the period and Nichel Tampa adding eight points. Grant finished with 27 points, hitting nine of 12 threepointers, and Tampa contributed 11 points and 12 assists. Kasiyahna Kushkituah added

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Blessed Trinity’s Cameron Johnson darts through the lane. 13 points, and freshman Jala Jordan had 10 for St. Francis (21-3), who, like the boys, are No. 1 in Class A and the private school power rankings. The Region 7-AAAAA tournament began last weekend, and the Cambridge boys won their first round game 70-65 Saturday over tournament host Creekview. The Bears, who finished fourth in their sub-region at 6-6, improved to 11-15 overall. Cambridge led 38-21 at the half and held on despite a 29-point fourth quar-

ter by Creekview. The Cambridge girls (4-8, 9-17) lost their region tournament opener 43-32 to Cass. The Milton boys finished third in Region 5-AAAAAA, winning 51-45 Friday at Roswell. Quarte Sapp led a balanced Milton attack with 15 points. The Eagles (11-5, 1510) gave state No. 1 Wheeler a battle earlier in the week, losing 54-44, with Chris Lewis scoring 20 points. The Eagles began play in the region tournament Wednesday at Roswell.

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Measles: Continued from Page 1 child’s doctor, McKenna said. The first is a medical exemption because the child has underlying immune problems or medical conditions that would put the child’s health at risk if inoculated. The second exemption would be on religious grounds. In that case, the parents would have to produce a notarized letter stating their religious objections. “In Fulton County, we have fairly low rates of people asking for those exemptions. With the current concern about measles, those schools that have relatively high incidences of exemption requests are making concerted efforts to convince those parents to get their children a shot,” McKenna said. If there is evidence in the community of measles spreading, the Health Department could require students who haven’t been inoculated for any reason to be kept at home until it is deemed safe for them to return. “Measles in the Western

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Measles and chicken pox are the poster children for contagious diseases. They are the ones that can just sweep through a population.” DR. MATTHEW MCKENNA Fulton County Health Services medical director

Hemisphere was eliminated over 10 years ago. That means there has been no person-toperson transmission in that time. All the measles that has occurred since then was a case of someone flying here who was already infected,” McKenna said. There are other parts of the country, particularly Southern California, where other exemptions such as “conscientious objection” are allowed. In those areas, the levels of children who are not immunized have dropped low enough for health departments to see secondary transmission. “People are getting infected within the country. And that

causes a great deal of concern. The Centers for Disease Control [in Atlanta] has been actively monitoring the situation,” McKenna said. “Measles is an extraordinarily contagious disease,” he said. “It doesn’t take much – basically just being in the same room for a short period of time with someone who has the disease is enough.” A person may have the disease for three or four days before they show symptoms. The risk for children can be great. When McKenna first entered public health in the late 1980s, there were 100 children in the United States who died

Symptoms of measles include: • Fever (can be very high) • Cough, runny nose, red eyes • Tiny white spots on the inner lining of the cheek – also called Koplik spots • Rash of tiny, red spots that starts at the head and spreads to the rest of the body (spots may become joined together as they spread) • There is no cure for measles, but measles can be prevented through vaccination. The measles vaccine (MMR) is highly effective, in most cases about 97 percent effective. each year from measles, he said. “Measles is nasty stuff,” he said. If an outbreak did occur in Fulton County, it is most probable that all children who were not vaccinated would be asked to leave the schools until the problem was resolved. The vaccine itself is very effective, a 97 percent rate of effectiveness, McKenna said. “But that means 30 out of every 1,000 vaccinated are not safe. As you multiply that by thousands and thousands of students, you can set up situations were transmissions [of measles] can occur. You need to be above 90 percent vacci-

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7 Cambridge wrestlers qualify for state By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge wrestling team advanced seven wrestlers to this weekend’s state Class AAAAA tournament in Macon, with the Bears’ Devin Kane winning a sectional title at 160 pounds last Saturday in the Cambridge gym. Kane, 58-1 this season, won all four of his matches on falls, and was the only one of the Bears’ three wrestlers who reached the finals to win his title match. J.R. Salemi (54-6) lost 8-4 in the 126 finals, and

Brock Nielson (34-12) won three decisions before losing in the 170 finals to an undefeated wrestler from Rome. Will Britain (52-8) lost 1-0 in the semifinals at 145 and came back to take third place at 145. Zach Corcoran (32-15) won four of his six matches to place fourth at 113. Sean Kaira (43-12) won three matches at 220 and took fifth, and Dawson Brooks (28-19) won his first two matches on falls at 113, but lost his next three and finished sixth. Trey Wolfe (37-23) won two matches in the consola-

tion bracket at 195, but failed to finish in the top eight and advance to state. In the Class AAAAAA sectionals at Mill Creek in Gwinnett, Chattahoochee qualified seven wrestlers for state and Roswell six. Chattahoochee was led by Jordan Pitt (48-3), who swept to a sectional title at 120, winning his first match 17-2 and his next three on falls. Sean Hoffman (37-4) was third at 195, winning four of five matches, two on falls. Placing fourth were Ethan Phillips (43-9) at 113, Matt Picus

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Cambridge’s Trey Wolfe flips Brandon Rogers of Woodlands [Stockbridge] in a Class 5A West Sectional 195-pound match. (43-12) at 152 and Carrington Hill (29-6) at 182. Perry Benton (31-7) won three matches on falls and finished fifth at 285, and Daniel Amram won his opening match at 170 and placed eighth. Roswell also had a sectional champion, as Demarco Gatti (38-3) swept his four matches at 160. Also advancing to state were Ryan Willis (35-10), who won four matches to place fourth at 220; Tylor Johnson (22-6), who also won four matches, three on falls, to take fifth at 195; and Brian Slewitzke (32-12, 138), Robert Copenhaver (33-11, 182) and Cameron Whiteman (15-4, 285), who all won three of five matches to place seventh. Northview’s only wrestler at sectionals advanced to state, with Jack Kenyon (26-4) taking fifth at 220. Julio Urbina (20-14) was Centennial’s only wrestler to qualify for state, winning two straight matches after losing in the opening round and placing eighth at 145. Blessed Trinity had 12 qualifiers for its AAA sectional in Sonoraville, with five advancing to state. Noah Kile (38-4), who won the area meet the previous weekend, placed third at 120, winning his first two matches on falls and taking the consolation final 10-2.

He lost 10-9 in the semifinals to the eventual champion. Also advancing for the Titans were Cameron Nolan (26-7), who won four matches, three on falls, to place fourth at 195; James Hawkins (24-5), fifth at 285; Huiet Joseph (2211), seventh at 220; and Ben Pierce, eighth at 152. St. Francis had 12 wrestlers compete in a Class A sectional at George Walton Academy in Monroe, and three placed in the top four to advance to state. Seth Cecil (20-11) was second at 285, losing 5-3 in the finals. Josh Snyder (2812) was third at 152, and Will Smith took fourth at 106. Jack Kirkpatrick (120), Ben Zeigler (138), Matthew Fezza (145), John Franke (160) and Sam Franke (220) all placed fifth. Mount Pisgah qualified two wrestlers for state. Karlos Nadal (46-17) won two matches by fall and was third at 106, and Pierce Erhardt (54-6) won by scores of 16-3 and 17-2 and was fourth at 152. Also qualifying was Nathan Shirley (27-7) of Fellowship Christian, who lost in the finals at 160. The Class AAA and AAAAAA meets begin Thursday and continue through Saturday, with the Class A meet Friday and Saturday.

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Raiders, Eagles have large football signing classes Sapp to Tennessee, Fortune to Georgia Southern By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Last Wednesday was National Signing Day for high school football players to sign college scholarships, and Milton and Alpharetta led the way among local teams. Alpharetta had nine players sign last week and Milton eight, and both numbers could increase a bit in the near future. Leading the way for Alpharetta was all-state defensive end Andrew Butcher, the Co-Defensive Player of the Year in North Fulton. Butcher has already enrolled at Tennessee. The Raiders’ other major recruit was quarterback Austin King, who originally committed to North Carolina State but signed with Indiana. Defensive lineman Devon Johnson signed with East Tennessee State, and wide receiver James Marbaugh signed with Butler, both Division I FCS schools. The Raiders sent three players to the Ivy League. Linebacker Jake Behrend and wide receiver/kicker Ryan Kopec signed with Brown, and running back Miles Smith will play for Dartmouth. Wide receiver Rustin Suter stayed in state, signing with Division II Valdosta State, and defensive lineman Austin Hoffman also signed with a D II team (Lenoir-Rhyne). Former Alpharetta player Rodney Morris is transferring from UAB, which dropped its football program, to Tennessee State. Milton had eight players sign, among them all-state offensive lineman Nick Wilson, a longtime Stanford commit, and all-state linebacker Quarte Sapp, who decided less than a week before signing day to join Butcher at Tennessee. Sapp and Butcher shared Defensive

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Chattahoochee’s Josh Weisberg (48) will join Alpharetta’s Jake Behrend and Ryan Kopec in the Ivy League, signing with Brown. Player of the Year honors in North Fulton. Wide receiver/defensive back w, Co-Player of the Year in North Fulton, made a late switch from Appalachian State to Georgia Southern. Defensive lineman Nick Steinhaus will play football at West Point, with fellow defensive lineman Isaiah Hawkins also signing with a military school (Citadel). Offensive lineman Ernest Dye signed with Southern Illinois, and running back Micco Brisker was a late addition to Lehigh’s recruiting class. Both schools play at the Division I FCS level along with the Citadel. Running back Nathan Cranor will play for D III Sewanee (Tennessee). Former Eagles’ standout offensive lineman Cory Helms is transferring to South Carolina after starting for two seasons at Wake Forest, where he was a freshman All-America selection in 2013 at center before moving to guard last season. Signing from Northview

were quarterback D.J. Pearson (Arkansas State), defensive back Ernest Gunn (Southern Mississippi), linebacker Devan Johnson (Hampton), defensive lineman Tyler Cross (Syracuse) and linebacker Malcolm Conn (Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College). Wide receiver Matty Biondich, the 2013 North Fulton Offensive Player of the Year, is expected to play lacrosse at West Point. Roswell had three players sign last week, including wide receiver Mechane Slade (Memphis). Defensive back Shakur Jackson signed with Tennessee State and fellow DB Rodney Dorcemont will stay close to home, signing with Reinhardt College in Waleska. The Hornets will likely have several more players sign in the near future. Chattahoochee linebacker Josh Weisberg will join two Alpharetta players at Brown, with kicker Andrew Gray signing with Valdosta State. Collin

Northview’s D.J. Pearson signed with Arkansas State. Lisa, who starred as a wide receiver for the Cougars in 2012 and ’13, is transferring to Buffalo after UAB discontinued its football program. Blessed Trinity linebacker Pat Jasinski, who shared Player of the Year honors with Fortune and was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year in Class AAA, signed with Central Florida, and defensive lineman Joe Camacho was one of two local players to sign with Butler. Mount Pisgah quarterback Aaron Winchester, the Co-Offensive Player of the Year in North Fulton, signed with Georgia State, and Patriots’ defensive lineman Shingi Chigwere will play for the Air Force Academy. King’s Ridge wide receiver Penny Hart will join Winchester at Georgia State, and Centennial defensive lineman/linebacker Chris Calhoun will play in the ACC for Wake Forest. Cambridge defensive lineman Josh Kania will play at New Hampshire, perennially

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JCHS Performing Arts brings ‘Footloose’ onstage Musical features popular songs from film, loads of dancing JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek High School Performing Arts Department will present the musical “Footloose” Feb. 19 – 21. “We are so excited to bring this musical to the stage” said

Debbie Prost, producer and director. “The movie came out when I was in high school, so it has kind of been like a walk down memory lane. I told the students we slow danced to ‘Almost Paradise’ at my high

school prom.” The musical follows closely the story from the original 1984 “Footloose” movie starring Kevin Bacon. Ren (played by senior Hunter Neely), a Chicago transplant, tries to fit into the small town of Bomont. He finds it nearly impossible though with the locals watching his every move and the rigid town rules like the ban on dancing. The town is

ruled by a local preacher, who is determined to exercise his control over the town’s youth. The preacher’s rebellious daughter, Ariel (played by senior Claire Gaddis) sets her sights on Ren and aids him in leading a group of teens to fight for their freedom from strict rules. This story focuses on the relationships between teenagers and their parents as the young people begin to assert their independence. “This is a struggle our

whole cast and most our audience can relate to” said Prost. “We hope we will tell a story that affects our audience.” Audiences will be dancing in their seats to 1980s classic songs such as “Footloose,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “The Girl Gets Around” and “Holding Out for a Hero” along with some dynamic new songs written just for the musical. “The dancing in this show is symbolic of the freedom that

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Footloose: Continued from Page 48 the kids of Bomont are trying to obtain,” said Gaddis. “This musical keeps the audience engaged and entertained,” said sophomore Koosha Kermani, who plays Willard Hewitt, a local boy unable to dance who befriends Ren. Marissa Rothfarb who plays Ethel McCormack, Ren’s mother, said, “There is contagious dancing and a heartfelt story.” She sings a song with two other characters called “Learning to be Silent.” “This is the first time I’d ever sung solo, much less three-part harmony with such great singers. It was a fun challenge for me,” said Rothfarb. This is Neely’s first experience being in a musical and he was cast in the lead role. “I started this rehearsal process unsure of what to expect, but so far it has been an amazing experience, and if given the opportunity, I’d do it all again,” Neely said. “Being in the musical is like being part of a family and it really gives you the sense of

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what it is like to be a little part of something much bigger than you,” said senior Ayla McLelland, who is a featured dancer. The creative team for “Footloose” also includes Rhonda Fossum, the music and orchestra director and Allison Polaski, the choreographer. “The Johns Creek High School ‘Footloose’ cast has worked very hard on the intensive dance moves throughout the show. Every student has shown excitement and the will to try any movement that is given to them. Most cast members have never danced before and have gone above and beyond to master the skills. The audience will be surprised when they see these students dance,” said Polaski. More than 100 students

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Picture this: Alpha Arts Guild, Avalon team up Local artists display work in impromptu gallery By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Art and commerce have always shared an alliance since the days of the Medici and the Italian Renaissance, and so it is today with Alpharetta’s Avalon. The 86-acre upscale mixeduse project has made its Building 5000 available for the Alpha Arts Guild as a venue for Arts Guild artists from around North Georgia to display their work on a rotating basis. Building 5000 has an atrium and a long connecting corridor that connects the northeast parking lot to the Avalon shops. It makes a perfect area to display the 40-member guild’s artwork. “Avalon has presented us with an absolutely wonderful venue,” said Alpha Arts Guild Board member Carol Skowronek. “We have sculpture, paintings and mosaics from our guild members.” Competition was tough among the guild members to see whose work would “make the cut” and be displayed on the walls. Every two to three months, the work will be changed out to keep the gallery fresh and to provide more artists exposure. The majority of the work will be for sale, Skowronek said. At the opening reception Jan. 29, Alpha Arts Guild President Kim Sheldon-Scruggs said their art will have appeal for anyone. “It celebrates the diversity of media with oils, acrylics, abstracts and sculpture,” Sheldon-Scruggs said. “It also puts on display the enormous talent of our guild members.” Norm Dewalt was there with an original work of his art. A Lockheed Aircraft engineer by trade, he took up painting 13 years ago. His painting is a startling likeness of the Lockheed F-22 AFO 195, the aircraft he helped build. “The painting is of the last F-22 to roll off the assembly line,” Dewalt said. “It took three months to do it. It was a sort of farewell to a plane that I put a lot into.” Ben Allgood offered up the only sculpture in the gallery, a bust of an Asian woman called “Lotus Blossom.” He often works in evocative portrait busts, and loves to do Western motifs. He often affixes a “headand-tails” Indian-head nickel on the base of his sculptures.

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Alpha Arts Guild Board member Carol Skowronek, left, and Guild President Kim Sheldon-Scruggs enjoy the opening of the guild’s artwork at Avalon.

Artist Norm Dewalt stands with his startling portrait of the Lockheed F-22 Fighter, a plane he helped build. It’s an homage to artist James Earle Fraser, who designed the Native American portrait on the obverse with the buffalo on the reverse. “I really admire Fraser’s

work, and I just like to honor him with one of his nickels on my work,” Allgood said. “I do a lot of Western themes and portraits. I enjoy watching the faces emerge as I sculpt them.”

A rather dull corridor in Building 5000 at Avalon has been transformed into an art gallery, much to the delight of visitors.

In Memoriam

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Carl Rudd Paris Carl Rudd Paris, of Roswell, GA passed away Friday February 6, 2015, at the age of 85. Carl was born in Sturgis, KY. He graduated from Morganfield High School in Kentucky, and then later attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a B.S. in Psychology. Carl worked in the wholesale food industry for fifty years. He enjoyed tennis, travel, and dog rescue. He volunteered in the prison system and for his community. He is preceded in death by his first wife; Elaine Alatza, and his parents; Christine Tapp and Dorris Paris. He is survived by his second wife; Patti Waage of Scottsdale, AR, children;

Christine White of Princeton, ME, Eric Paris of Roswell, GA, Steve Gregory of Atlanta, GA and Victor Paris, of Midlothian, VA, grandchildren; Haleigh White, Nikolai White, Michelle Petty, Greg Paris, and Vicki Gentes, and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday February 14th, 2015 at Roswell Funeral Home, Roswell, GA from 11:00- 1:00 p.m., with a celebration of life service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your local humane society or Orr Animal Hospital, 1902 Old Atlanta Rd. Cumming, GA 30041.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, March 5, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30p.m. Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday March 23, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-14-07/Z-14-11/V-14-26 Old Milton Holdings, LLC Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 21 acres from R-12, O-P, and C-1 to MU in order to develop single family detached and attached homes, office, restaurant, commercial, public space. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Professional/Business Office to Mixed Use is also requested. A total of 4 variances are being requested 1) 25 acres limit 2) less than 25% office 3) buffers and 4) allow “For sale” detached dwellings. The property is located on Thompson Street and Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-15-02 Canton Street Commons/Peachtree Residential A public hearing for the approval of site plans. The property is located on Canton Street. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1252, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-14-15/V-14-32 Academy Street Tract Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 10.43 acres from R-12 to CUP as well as site plan approval. A variance to the CUP zoning land area is requested. The property is located at 76 Academy Street, 94 Academy Street, 140 Academy Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268/1267 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-15-03 Avalon/Container Store Consideration of site plan approval and elevations for an outparcel fronting Old Milton Parkway within the Avalon development. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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Sunshine: Continued from Page 36 and not the academic performance of the school. Chen, a parent of two children at FSA, said FAST will allow parents and students to remain together and continue the accomplishments and sense of unity that has been built over the past five years. Currently more than 150 parents are involved in the effort to open FAST. “What the Sunshine community has created is something we all want to keep,” said Chen, who is spearheading the efforts for FAST. “We want to keep the core values intact and make it even stron-

ger.” He said he knows there are good options in Fulton for the students if they return to their home schools, but the desire to stay together has prompted them to try a final effort to start their own school. “We appreciate Fulton Schools for giving us the change to stay together,” said Chen. “We had lost all hope when we lost the charter renewal.” All six applications for new charter schools will be reviewed by school system staff over the next few months, then submitted to the Fulton School Board for final decision in April. If the FAST application is approved, it must still receive approval by the State Department of Educa-

tion before opening. Chen recognizes everything must be in place to open FAST within weeks of a final approval. To that end, several parent committees have been established, including human resources, finances, communication, site location, fundraising, among others as they work to build the school. “We’re organized, proactive and working under the assumption the charter will go through,” said Chen. “But we also know this is [a difficult process] and we appreciate Fulton County Schools for giving us the opportunity to do this.” For more information on FAST, visit www.newfultoncharter.com.

Blotter: Continued from Page 3 Park man was arrested Jan. 11 after allegedly breaking into several vehicles and stealing weapons. Police accused Jeffrey Leon Elkins, 30, of College Park of entering autos. They say he broke into several vehicles at the Atlantic Seafood restaurant on Mansell Road about 8 p.m. Windows were broken on the vehicles. One victim told police two Glock handguns and ammunition were taken from their car along with an iPad mini. Police say they chased Elkins from the scene and

eventually caught him.

Wanted: threepiece patio set MILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with a three-piece patio set and a plastic plant Jan. 25. The victim told police she kept a patio set on her back porch consisting of two chairs and a table. On Jan. 25, she looked out her back window and saw the items were missing. The items were last seen the day before. They are described as brown wrought iron and the seats had a same-colored cushion. They are valued at $350. A 4-foot plastic plant inside a plant pot was also taken.

DEATH NOTICES Ellamae Adam, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away January 22, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Linda Susan Anderson, 57, of Cumming, passed away February 1, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Jeanne Brown, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away January 22, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Bruno G. Canario, 90, of Suwanee, passed away January 27, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Chris Croft, 52, of Cumming, passed away January 27, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marion Fairfax, 99, of Johns Creek, passed away January 31, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

William Hasslock, 75, of Roswell, passed away February 1, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Rosemary Hinman, 65, of Suwanee, passed away January 28, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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David Lamar Hyde, 62 of Dawsonville, passed away January 28, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. James J.J. Jinks, 54, of Cumming, passed away January 31, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Helen Keith, 74, of Cumming, passed away January 29, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. William Matthew Kleem, 12, of Cumming, passed away January 31, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Leonard Landry,65, of Cumming, passed away January 29, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Apryl Moring,46, of Suwanee, passed away January 25, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Gwendolyn Parker, 60, of Roswell, passed away January 20, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Hilda Rado, 88, of Gainesville, passed away January 25, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

William Strayhorn, 84, of Cumming, passed away January 27, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Suzanne Litke, 56, of Roswell, passed away January 20, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Evelyn Taccati, 59, of Suwanee, passed away January 25, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Alexander Lomeda, 43, of Alpharetta, passed away February 1, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Bruce Weatherly, 71, of Suwanee, passed away January 21, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Joan McDaniel, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away January 30, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Margaret J. Williams, 92, of Gainesville, passed away January 28, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Barbara Jeanne Yeoman, 76, of Cumming, passed away January 28, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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