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North Fulton’s snow daze Second week with heavy snows By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – For the second time in as many weeks, snow fell in Georgia, coating the streets and closing schools and businesses. In North Fulton, accumulation was little more than a few inches. Further north as much as 10 inches fell, bringing everything to a halt. Unlike Jan. 28, when businesses and governments
were caught off guard by the snowfall and, worse, everyone trying to get home at the same time, creating metro-wide traffic jams that lasted more than 12 hours in some places, the Valentine’s week snow was greeted with caution from everyone – from governments to schools and businesses. Kids being kids, plenty of snowmen were made and sledding was done. The difference between this snowstorm and that of two weeks ago was “night and day,” said Jason Wright, communications director of
Milton. “The thing that helped was everyone had lots of time to prepare; they were able to stay in their homes and stay safe,” Wright said. “We really did not have many accidents.” Public works crews were on the roads promptly, spreading sand and salt on the streets. With bright sun and higher-than-freezing temps Thursday, the roads were easily passable. There were still spots of ice in shaded areas and on some
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sional Building 100 is the first in Roswell to get such a distinction. It received the LEED platinum award for existing buildings after renovations converted it from a traditional building to utilizing environmentally friendly practices, such as reclaiming rain water or lowering energy consumption. The Roswell campus for Kimberly-Clark has six buildings, all of which are slated to eventually meet the guidelines. It sits on several acres of woodland just off Ga. 400 and
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The LEED platinum certification for KimberlyClark Professional has led to environmental savings and benefits including: • 100 percent of all irrigation water sourced from collected stormwater. • Nearly 81 percent of floor space with access to natural lighting – a design that also provides employees with views of the outside. • Approximately 91 percent of purchased furniture containing recycled content. • Approximately 76 percent of all construction waste diverted from the landfill. • 53 percent of construction materials containing recycled content or low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). • A 30 percent reduction
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of Falls Landing Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 26 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, stop sign violation and display of license plate. ►► Derrick James McMillan, 23, of Waters Mill Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 28 on Waters Road in Alpharetta for DUI, too fast for conditions, suspended registration, no license, reckless driving and failure to exchange insurance information. ►► Bradley Lawrence Asten, 35, of Champion Hills Drive,
credit card for $1,200 total. She claimed she never made such purchases. A check of her bank account showed several other expensive purchases – Delta Airlines for $511, Shopmall.com for $3,099, NHL for nearly $200 and other
Earnest Lee Akins Jr., 54, of Herndon, Va., who admitted his license was suspended. A search of his car turned up nearly $9,000 in cash and 280 grams of marijuana in the trunk. A further $895 was found on him. Akins claimed the money belonged to his millionaire athlete brother-in-law and denied any knowledge of the drugs. Akins was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, following vehicles too closely and driving with a suspended license.
$2K in items taken from home MILTON, Ga. – A Wyndham Milton, was arrested Jan. 30 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cheryl Ann Simpson, 49, of Dancliff Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 30 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. ►► Deborah Kay Charme, 42, of Orchid Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 31 on Marietta Street in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► John Edward Hill, 46, of Deer Creek Place, Milton, was arrested Feb. 1 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Matthew E. Matejick, 28, of Leeward Walk Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 28 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and failure to maintain lane.
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charges for $300. The victim’s bank has refunded the money and claimed they had an Atlanta address from the Shopmall.com purchase; however they would not divulge the information.
Farms Drive home was burgled Feb. 7, with more than $2,000 in items stolen. The victim said she returned home from work at about 5 p.m. to find her back door pried open. Inside, drawers and doors were found open, with a 17-inch Acer laptop missing along with a white pearl necklace and a box containing more jewelry.
Traffic stop yields drug arrest ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta man was arrested Feb. 2 on Haynes Bridge Road after a traffic stop turned up marijuana. While on patrol on North ►► Keith Edward Cook,
Point Drive, near the mall, an officer saw the vehicle driven by David Lamont Hawthorne, 21, of Morris Road, Alpharetta, stopped at a red light but over the balk line. The officer stopped Hawthorne to inform him he had to stop behind the line at traffic lights. The officer reports that, while speaking with Hawthorne, he could smell marijuana coming from the car. A search resulted in a small baggie of suspected pot on the passenger seat, a pot cigarette in his hat and, in the trunk, a backpack with more baggies, each with pot in them. Hawthorne was arrested for
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32, of Ivy Brook Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 4 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for DUI and following too closely. ►► Charles Frederick Osborn, 35, of Marietta was arrested Feb. 7 on Haygood Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► David Caroll Hegner, 56, of Edgecomb Drive, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 25 on Willeo Road in Roswell for DUI and impeding traffic. ►► Oscar Telles-Manzanares, 34, of Woodstock was arrested Jan. 27 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. ►► Bruce Long, 43, of Statesboro was arrested Jan. 24 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and suspended license. ►► Jason Paul Crysler, 29,
of Willow Stream Court, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Luis Andres-Virosta, 47, of Sandy Springs was arrested Feb. 3 on Magnolia Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, expired license and possession of a controlled substance. ►► Brittney L. Rau, 30, of Oakwood was arrested Feb. 1 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Anselm Ore, 25, of Sandy Springs was arrested Feb. 1 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI, violation of a limited permit and failure to maintain lane. ►► Meghan Leigh Edwards, 23, of Lantern Ridge Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb.
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Purse, jewels taken from Milton home MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole an expensive purse Feb. 4 after breaking into a home while the owners were asleep. The victims, on Richmond Glen Drive, told police when they went to sleep at 11 p.m. the night before, the garage door was closed and locked. When they woke up the fol-
lowing morning, the door was open and a Prada handbag, valued at $1,500, was missing from the vehicle parked in the garage, along with all its contents – a $2,000 piece of jewelry, a checkbook and credit cards. One of the credit cards was used at a Chevron in Norcross that morning. There are no suspects.
Lawyer arrested for warrant, drug charges ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Cumming-area attorney was arrested Feb. 8 on drug charges. Police were on patrol on
Old Milton Parkway when they spotted a vehicle with tags that expired in 2013. It was pulled over. When asked for his driver’s license, the driver, Kenneth Howard Schatten, 56, of Cumming, instead handed the officer his Georgia Bar Association card, claiming he left his license at home. A check on Schatten returned an active warrant out of Doraville for failure to appear in court after a speeding ticket. A search of Schatten’s car turned up some marijuana and a glass pipe. Schatten was arrested for possession of marijuana, outstanding warrant and failure to register the vehicle.
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Albers: Winter storm response done right A couple of weeks ago, a snowstorm battered several Southern states, including Georgia. There was much blame to pass around from individuals, government, schools and businesses. Often we judge others by their actions and ourselves by our intentions. Anybody can be a Mondaymorning quarterback and criticize. Real leaders take responsibility, adjust, prepare and plan for a better future. This week, everyone got it right. Schools were canceled early and over communicated
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with parents. Cities and counties prepared public safety personnel, sent our clear communications and cleared roads. People exercised personal responsibility staying home and off the roads while power companies continue to work
tirelessly to keep the lights on. Gov. Nathan Deal was exceptional with his leadership, management, communication and tireless efforts to protect Georgians. I want to personally thank everyone for their hard work and dedication. Critics often focus on the negative and forget to acknowledge the positive. In Georgia, we have so much to be positive about and celebrate. One of my most favorite movie scenes is from Rocky Balboa, when Rocky said these words to his son: “The world ain’t all sunshine and rain-
bows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you’re hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.” Everyone got it right this time and Georgia is prospering. Thank you, and may God bless you.
Commissioner Tom Lowe announces retirement SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Fulton County Commissioner Tom Lowe has announced his retirement from Fulton County Board of Commissioners. He intends to complete his current term, which ends this year. Lowe was first elected LOWE to the Board of Commissioners in 1974. He is now in his 40th year of service and is among the longest-
serving county commissioners in Georgia. Lowe announced his retirement during the Feb. 5 meeting of the Board of Commissioners. “I’m in my 40th year of service and have not missed any regular meetings,” he said. “That is 470 meetings so far. I’ve enjoyed the people here, and enjoyed standing with them and by them. “I’d like to thank my wife, former state House member Bettye Lowe, who was probably the first Republican to win countywide in Fulton County,” Lowe said.
“I’d also like to thank the rest of my family for their support. “I think the greatest thing in the world is to know when your time is up. I’ve got to spend more time with my family and it’s time for me to go,” he said. “I offer my best wishes to each and every one of you, and my staff. Thanks so much for 40 good years.” Following his announcement, Lowe’s colleagues on the Board of Commissioners gave him a standing ovation and thanked him for his service to Fulton County citizens.
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Kimberly-Clark recently received LEED platinum certification for one of its buildings in Roswell. At the award ceremony were, from left, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, Kimberly-Clark Professional President Elane Stock, Senior Director of Global Sustainability at Kimberly-Clark Professional Lisa Morden, Judith Webb, senior vice president of marketing and strategy for the U.S. Green Building Council, and Tim Feeheley, vice president of KimberlyClark Professional.
Holcomb Bridge Road. “Sustainability is a main focus for Kimberly-Clark,” said Sarah Walsh Smith, sustainability and operations manager for KC. “What better way than to begin at home?” Using a motto of “Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow,” the company has made efforts to include environmentally conscious decisions in everyday life, including encouraging employees to drive electric or hybrid vehicles. Building 100 was refitted to use reclaimed stormwater for irrigation, and has reduced water consumption by 30 percent.
More than 80 percent of the building can use natural lighting instead of electricity. “We have stepped up,” said Elaine Stock, of KimberlyClark Professional. “For the younger generation, commitment to sustainability means something. We cannot ask our employees to do it without doing it ourselves.” Lisa Morden, senior director of global sustainability, said going green was a sound business decision as well as good environmental stewardship. “It’s important to look at these things in the long-term,” said Morden. “[By going green], we reduce risks, costs and drive our brand’s reputation. People want to do business with good citizens.”
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Avossa named to governor’s weather task force One of 32 metro leaders to help state prepare for emergency events I’m asked all the By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The Fulton County School System will have a seat at the table when Gov. Nathan Deal convenes his Severe Winter Weather Task Force this month. The panel will review better ways of handling unprecedented weather events such as “Snow Jam 2014,” and how to coordinate the response from a regional perspective. Fulton Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa is one of only three education officials on the 32-member task force that includes representatives from police, fire, government and the business community. Other school officials on the task force include Emily Lembeck, superintendent of the Marietta City School System, and Michael Thurmond, who leads the DeKalb County School System. “I’m honored that the governor has asked me to participate on the task force,” said Avossa. “There are a lot of lessons to be learned, and understanding there are some [decisions] we have control over and others
that we do not, but which still impact Fulton Schools.” He said the recent emergency was centered more on the widespread traffic gridlock, and less on the weather, which significantly impaired the system’s ability to get kids home. “I’m asked all the time why Fulton [schools] were so impacted, and it’s really because every main artery in Atlanta goes through Fulton,” said Avossa. “And that is something we have to discuss regionally.” The task force will meet on Feb. 18 and March 4 in a public forum in Atlanta, with the goal of delivering preparedness information to Deal within 60 days of the meetings. While the public will not address the task force directly during the meeting, they are invited to submit questions and comments to swptf@georgia.gov for the panel to review. Communication with state school systems was identified as a priority for the governor, especially during potential weather threats. “Effective immediately, a storm warning will trigger a message to cellphones in targeted areas, as in the Am-
time why Fulton [schools] were so impacted, and it’s really because every main artery in Atlanta goes through Fulton,” ROBERT AVOSSA Fulton Schools Superintendent
ber Alert system, and advise against road travel,” said Deal. “We will go one step further with school superintendents by emailing them weather condition updates, so that they have the most up-to-date information when determining whether to close schools.” State officials maintain they cannot make decisions for school systems to close, however that has been done in the recent past. In September 2005, Gov. Sonny Perdue requested all public schools to close for two days, Sept. 26-27,
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Mark Hamilton said. “They know this is a great project. They are going to open eventually. This right here gives them a date certain.” Forsyth County’s legislators backing the district also include Sens. Jack Murphy and Steve Gooch and Reps. Hamilton and Mike Dudgeon, who are all Republicans. The legislators said they approached this CID differently by narrowly restricting the coverage area and setting a 10year expiration date. Rep. Dudgeon, who represents the area along McGinnis Ferry Road in south Forsyth and Johns Creek, said the only area covered by this CID are from McGinnis on the south, west to Strickland Road, north to McFarland Parkway and east to Shiloh Road. The specific district and boundaries are decided by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. After the CID is approved by state and local officials, a seven-member board of directors would be created by property owners and equity holders. The CID would be an additional tax not to exceed 5 mills
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Snow: Milton survives second winter storm in as many weeks Continued from Page 1 bridges. “Considering the amount of ice and snow we had regionwide, I’m surprised how relatively quiet it was,” Wright said. There were a handful of car accidents, where drivers had run off the road, and ice downed some trees. There were no widespread power outages. The story was similar across North Fulton. “We were prepared for worse,” said Alpharetta Deputy Administrator James Drinkard. “That’s always what you want.” In anticipation of the storm, Alpharetta opened its fire stations as emergency shelters in case of power outages, and the salt trucks began early in the storm. However, people stayed home, leading to few issues, especially with abandoned vehicles left in the roadways, which hampered road clearing efforts. “Plans for treating the roadways were the same basic plans for treatment as two weeks ago,” Drinkard said. “This time, we could get on the roads to do it. That was the biggest difference.” Things were so quiet that no one took advantage of the shelters. Drinkard said there was a rumor one person had, but as of Friday, the city could not confirm this.
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Downtown Crabapple was empty Feb. 12 as the snows came to town.
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Kia dealership raises quality, character Changing mindset: Kias penetrate upscale market By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Richard Lewis has been tasked with raising awareness of his car dealership while turning around a car brand that many motorists have associated with a “throw away” car. In August, Lewis was named general manager and asked to steer North Fulton Kia dealership, 1400 Upper Hembree Road in Roswell., into success. So far, the upbeat Lewis, 37, has reached all his company goals. “He's professional, positive and always finds ways to fix problems,” said Walter Mercedes, a certified premium specialist at North Fulton Kia. “He's very fair, and in addition to being a boss, he's a friend." Lewis comes to North Fulton Kia with previous dealership experience in Dallas, Texas and Panama City Beach, Fla. What do you think are people's perceptions of Kia today? Lewis: Originally Kia was considered a throw-away vehicle and they were very inexpensive. They primarily went after the subprime market. But now they are a competitor in the high-end market place. We're the underdog because people don't know us. Tell me about the dealer-
Richard Lewis, general manager at North Fulton Kia. ship's new owner? Lewis: We are a familyowned business, our owner is Greg Shottenkirk. He's 47-year-old and has obtained 10 dealerships in 26 years, two in Georgia. I also manage our Honda of Conyers location. What are some of your business challenges? Lewis: I've given myself a challenge of turning this dealership around. Not only are we trying to change the reputation of the previous ownership, but we're also trying to change awareness and reputation of the Kia brand, which is a fantastic brand and a very competitive brand. Kia has a fantastic product and
in the last few years they've become a more desired product in reliability, design and overall class. How have you been able to turn this car dealership into a profitable business? Lewis: I've put procedures in place to maximize the customer and employee experience. Our employees are as important to us as our customers, because they are the ones dealing with customers on a day-to-day. We have good quality individuals who understand customer satisfaction. What makes a successful business? Lewis: Being more than
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just a business partner, but a community partner makes a successful business. The accountability we hold to our staff and our facility. We meet daily. We hold a conference call each morning with both of our dealerships. We discuss opportunities and community awareness and community involvement opportunities that allow us a strong stature in the community. What are some of the challenges you encounter on a day-to-day? Lewis: The biggest challenge is overall awareness, let people know where we are at and who we are. The size of our facility is also a chal-
lenge. Our goal is to build a facility that is much better for our staff and our customers. We are looking for a six-acre facility in Roswell and that is going to allow us to take better care of our customers and store all of our car on the lot. We currently have to lease a separate property 10 miles away, which houses over half of our inventory. This makes it very difficult for our day-to-day operations. What would you say is a difficult part of your job? Lewis: It's not that difficult. The challenge is motivating the staff and maintaining the consistency around the store to make this a place a pleasure to come and work for. Do you have a good rapport with other car dealerships? Lewis: Absolutely, we have what is called dealer trading. You have so many packages that is available on inventory, so you're forced to have a good rapport with one another to get the available inventory. When a customer comes in and they want the SXL Sorento and they want it in white and all we have is black and gray, we dealer trade. Probably half of cars sold are dealer-to-dealer, so you have to maintain a positive relationship. How is the economy impacting your business? Lewis: Business is coming back around, there's a lot of pent up demand for car sales and people are starting to trade their vehicles in that they have been holding on to for a long time.
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northfulton.com | Milton Herald | February 19, 2014 | 13 All of the events will take place at North Fulton Hospital classrooms, 3000 Hospital Boulevard, Roswell. The dates are: Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30.p.m. In addition to the event, trained enrollment counselors are available during regular business hours to answer questions and assist with the enrollment process. Visit www.pathtohealth.com or call Letrice Lewis, health plan enrollment representative for North Fulton Hospital, at 770-751-2756 for more information.
Emory infusion services expand at Emory Johns Creek North Fulton Hospital launches ‘Go Red, North Fulton!’ ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Hospital has launched a “Go Red, North Fulton!” campaign modeled after the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign. The campaign raises awareness for heart disease in women and encourages women to take action – to learn about their risks, find activities they enjoy, nourish their bodies and share the message. Each day throughout February, North Fulton Hospital will share heart-healthy information via Facebook and Twitter (@NFultonHospital).
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North Fulton Hospital offering wound care ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Hospital recently added a new service line focused on aiding patients with chronic wounds. North Fulton Hospital Wound Care and Hyperbarics opened on Jan. 20 and will work to find the cause of wounds and provide advanced therapies tailored to meet each specific wound’s needs. The types of wounds treated include diabetic ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, trauma wounds and burns. The program offers therapies for wound treatment including conventional and specialty dressings, compression therapy, negative pressure wound therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. North Fulton Wound Care and Hyperbarics offers outpatient services, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
ROSWELL, Ga. — Care More Chiropractic Wellness Center welcomes Dr. Debbie Estimé to the practice. Estimé, a recent graduate of Life University in Marietta, brings expertise in multiple techniques. Estimé’s background as a college athlete provides her with an understanding of what it takes to maintain an active lifestyle. Care More Chiropractic is locatESTIME ed at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 20 in Roswell’s Market Center. Call 770-6406600 for more information.
North Fulton Hospital offers health care classes ROSWELL, Ga. — As part of the “Path to Health” campaign, an education initiative to raise awareness and understanding of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), North Fulton Hospital will be hosting community education events on the ACA. “The Path to Health initiative provides an excellent opportunity for members of our community to get answers to the questions they have about health insurance basics, the enrollment process and the health care law,” said Debbie Keel, chief executive officer for North Fulton Hospital.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory University Hospital Midtown has expanded its infusion therapy services at the Emory Johns Creek Hospital campus to provide better care to more patients. The center now has 19 chairs for infusion services, up from six chairs when the center opened in 2012. It provides referring physicians and their patients access to a full range of outpatient infusion and injection services, chiefly chemotherapy, injections, blood transfusions, IV medication and antibiotic therapy. For information about Emory University Hospital Midtown’s Infusion Centers, visit www. emoryhealthcare.org/infusion.
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Kia: Continued from Page 12 How has the internet affected business? Lewis: It's very good. About 95 percent of all the business that we encounter on a day-to-day basis starts on the internet. Before they even come to the car showroom floor, they've gone online, researched and narrowed it down. Normally what they are doing when they come here, is making sure we're the ones they want to give their money to and to make sure they like how the product drives because that's about the only thing they can't do on the internet. What I let my staff know is that the customer still wants that buying experience. What's something you're excited about? Lewis: We have a brand new product that is being released this month. The Kia K900 is going to be the new
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luxury Kia and it's comparable to the high line BMW 750i and the S550 Mercedes-Benz. It's a full size luxury sedan offering all the technology available in its class with all the unbelievable options available. It's a great car for this market. What's your top seller? Lewis: The Kia Optima is one of the best seller. It has great body lines and payments in the $300s. The second best seller is the family-friendly Sorento, a seven passenger sport utility vehicle. What is something that will surprise readers about Kia? Lewis: Both Optima and Sorento are made locally here in Georgia. Many residents trade-in or buy the car for that purpose and to help local jobs. Their plant is located in West Point, near LaGrange and about 80 percent of the car is manufactured here. We've had some of our local residents trade their Mercedes and BMW to the Kia product.
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Distressed Properties on Endangered List
Getting ideas on improving your small business online
Between payroll employment, participation rate, the stock market, home sales and retail numbers you could make an argument that the economy is on a steady mend or still floundering. The economy isn’t firing on all cylinders yet but it is definitely improving. Of course economic improvements vary across the country as well as around Metro Atlanta. Here along the 400 corridor the recovery is much more solid. Only 1.4% of metro Atlanta’s mortgaged properties are in the foreclosure process, which is less than the national average. While distressed sales are down 24% nationally, they are down 47% in Forsyth County and 84% in North Fulton January, compared to a year earlier. Most of the distressed properties are being purchased on the courthouse steps and short sales are the majority of distressed sales that the typical buyer sees now. There is more good news beyond the decrease in foreclosures. New construction has rebounded and permits for single family homes in our area are close to the numbers we saw prior to the recession. New construc-
Have you been racking your brain trying to come up with ideas to improve your small business? Are you coming up short on ways to improve your sales production or streamline your operations? Creativity is great, but getting ideas on improving your small business online is certainly quicker. For the past two years, I have been writing this small business advice column for the Appen newspapers. This happens to be article No. 100. I do a lot of homework online before selecting a topic to write about, and I am always looking for ideas that a small business owner can easily use to help them improve their business. As a small business owner, there is no reason you can’t do the same thing. Search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing allow you to use keywords to find information on a specific subject. Key in some keywords on your computer about issues or challenges you are facing and you’ll be amazed on how much information you will find. And by the way, you’ll also find out that you aren’t the only one who has this specific challenge!
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tion is important because that means jobs, more disposable income, durable goods purchases and growth in GDP. Available inventory is down - for now. As we move into spring we’ll see a lot of those new homes mentioned above come online. In addition to new construction, more home owners are finding themselves in a position to sell as their equity rises. And we know equity will be rising because…prices are up. Average sales prices in North Fulton are up 22% year-over-year and up 13% in Forsyth County. Price appreciation will continue to be reinforced by the new construction and economic development in the area.
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In addition to highlighting the challenges or issues small businesses have, a lot of articles have step-by-step directions on how to solve it. By keying in your problem and quickly getting some improvement ideas, you’ll streamline the process of improving your small business. The Internet is a powerful tool for small businesses, and going online to get ideas on improving your small business will really help you. Dick Jones is the founder and president of Simply Sales in Alpharetta. Call him at 770-663-4681 or visit www.simplysalesllc.com.
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SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION
Pastel Renaissance is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Paintings are available for purchase. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org.
The Forsyth County Public Library will host a poetry reading of 15 broadsides pieces provided by the University of North Georgia for their “No Small Measure: Collaborations Between Artists and Poets” exhibit. Guest readers will include local authors and artists such as Gloria Bennett, Ezekiel Black, Karen Dodson, Kyle McCord, Samuel Prestridge, B.J. Robinson and Heidi Staples. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming. Please visit forsythpl.org.
YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERTO COMPETITION
Join the Georgia Philharmonic as they welcome the finalists of the Young Artists Concerto Competition. These exceptional young musicians from all over the Southeast recently competed in person before an esteemed panel of judges for a position within one of three categories based on age group. In addition to the three winners, three additional young laureates were selected to perform as well. One exceptional string player will be awarded a $500 scholarship sponsored by Atlanta Violins. 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton. Please visit georgiaphilharmonic.org.
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Das Gallery Fine Art is holding its public opening for “The Bold and the Elegant” exhibit, featuring the mystical and vibrant collection by Joanne Rafferty. The show also includes captivating Georgia landscapes by John Torina; the eclectic mixed media works of Kevin Foltz; the prismatic wood abstractions of Dan Strothers; the improvisational abstracts of Ben Henderson; and intricate sculptures by Hung Nguyen. Noon – 9 p.m. March 1 at 2225 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 400, Alpharetta. Please call 678-995-3463 or visit dasgalleryfineart.com.
‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’ AT THE DANCING GOAT THEATRE
Set in the early 1900s, on Prince Edward Island off the coast of Nova Scotia in Canada. The story depicts life of Edwardian times, and tells the story of Anne and her move to Green Gables. The story has all the elements of life: youth, age, families, joy, sorrow, hope, disappointment, love and rivalry. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 1 – 8. 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please call 770-772-0762 or visit performingartsnorth.org.
STAR BRIGHT WINTER CAMPFIRE
Join park naturalist Jerry Hightower for a campfire, guided hikes and a beautiful winter evening with the glowing stars overhead. Roast marshmallows over an open fire and walk along a forest trail. Discover new facts about the wildlife of the park and their nocturnal habits. Enjoy the campfire, the crisp winter air, the stars and the nocturnal sights and sounds of the Chattahoochee. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-5381200 or visit nps.gov.
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STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR JEWELRY MARKET
The Spruill Center for the Arts will hold the sixth annual Student and Instructor Jewelry Market, showcasing student to professional-level jewelry artists who will sell their unique, handcrafted items to the public. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Feb. 23. Spruill Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. Please call 770-394-3447 or visit spruillarts.org.
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SEDGWICK GALLERY HOSTS LIVE ART AUCTION AND CHANDON TASTING
The live auction at the Sedgwick Gallery will be a chance to purchase original large oil paintings. Tastings will feature Chandon by Möet & Chandon. Featured are works of 20th century Masters including Peter Max, Marc Chagall, LeRoy Neiman and Salvador Dalí. The Sedgwick Gallery, a fine art gallery located 61 Roswell Street in Alpharetta. The event is open to the public. A $20 ticket is payable upon entry. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Visit www. sedgwickgallery.com or call 404-281-9998.
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FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY EXHIBIT
Computer Museum of America and Roswell NEXT present Apple Pop Up Exhibit’s “The Future of Technology.” On Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tours of COMA’s Apple Pop Up exhibit at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., presentation and conversation at 7:30 p.m. about the technology needs of North Fulton. Located at Kings Shopping Center, 1425 Market Boulevard in Roswell. Networking, beer, wine and light appetizers. Visit www.facebook.com/ roswellnext.org. Admission is $10 and free for Roswell NEXT members.
A 5K and 1K Fun Run benefitting impoverished widows and orphans living in HIV/AIDS-ravaged Zambia. Wiphan Care Ministries provides skills training to widows and an education, discipleship, uniform, shoes, basic medical care, plus five meals-a-week to orphans. This race is a chip-timed Peachtree qualifier. 8 a.m. Feb. 22. Fellowship Bible Church, 480 West Crossville Road, Roswell. Please visit wiphan.org.
‘CLIMB A MOUNTAIN, SAVE A LIFE’ KARAOKE FUNDRAISER
FORSYTH COUNTY YMCA FIRST ‘Y IT MATTERS’ SWIM-A-THON
“On Golden Pond” tells the story of an elderly couple returning to their summer home for the 48th year and their experiences there. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Through March 9. Please visit playhousecumming.com for ticket information.
This swim-a-thon will raise money for the annual “Y It Matters” campaign. “Y It Matters” raises money for children, adults and families in the metro Atlanta area. All funds raised go to Forsyth County. A cookout will immediately follow the swimming. From 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 22. 6050 Y St., Cumming. Please call 770-888-2788 or visit spiritonline.ymcaatlanta. org.
FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH: DIABETES PROGRAM AT POST ROAD LIBRARY
The Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, will explore the symptoms and treatment of diabetes. Nurse Karen Adams will share her knowledge and answer questions. Adams has more than twenty five years of professional experience, including medical, surgical nursing, labor and delivery nursing, community nursing, staff development, and diabetes education. Free event takes place Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a seat, call 770-781-9840 or visit www. forsythpl.org.
A karaoke fundraiser for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Collecting donations in support of a local mountain climber as part of the Fred Hutchinson 2014 climb team for breast cancer research. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at 555 South Atlanta Street, Roswell. Call 404-826-5862 or visit getinvolved.fhcrc.org.
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CASA SUPERHERO 5K RUN/WALK Come join the Court-Appointed Special Advocate program of Forsyth County for their sixth annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk. This is a chip-timed race and Peachtree Road race qualifier. From 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 22 at 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming. Please call 770-886-2800, ext. 3126 or visit forsythcountycasa. org.
5K SCRUB RUN
The Scrub Run is hosted by the University of North Georgia’s Associates of Science of Nursing class of 2014. The cost to register is $25 in advance or $35 day of race. The race is located at Lake Zwerner at Yahoola Creek Reservoir, and the trail is a 5K around the reservoir. 8 a.m. Feb. 22. 1026 Morrison Moore Parkway East, Dahlonega. Please call 770-629-1410 or visit ngscrubrun.com.
LEAP FOR LITERACY POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
Wee Books will be holding their annual Leap for Literacy where people brave the cold Lake Lanier water to support childhood literacy. From 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 22 at 4081 War Hill Park Road, Dawsonville. Please call 706-216-6323 or visit kinseyfamilyfarm.com.
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Touchdown Club announces year-end football awards ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club capped off the 2013 football season with a yearend awards banquet and the Chamber Bowl Senior All-Star Game. Players from all over the North Fulton and Forsyth communities gathered to celebrate incredible seasons and to play one more game. The banquet featured local legend Chris Reis as the guest speaker. Reis played football at Roswell and went on to win the Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints. Some of the area’s top players earned awards, including: Underclassmen of the Year – Trevor O’Brien (West Forsyth), Lineman of the Year – Nick Wilson (Milton), Special Teams Player of the Year – Adam Abdellaoui
(Chattahoochee), Offensive Player of the Year – Grant Drakeford (Riverwood), Defensive Player of the Year – Bryce Grauss (Alpharetta), Player of the Year – Aaron Winchester (Mount Pisgah) and Coach of the Year – Mike Forester (Mount Pisgah). The Chamber Bowl Senior All-Star Game was played at Riverwood High School and featured over 100 players from high schools across the area. The game finished with the South topping the North with a score of 17-9. The Defensive Player of the Game was awarded to Stetson Mayes of Riverwood. The Offensive Player of the Game was awarded to Kieron Ashley of Chattahoochee. – Staff
Milton players gathering for the Chamber Bowl trophy presentation.
Special Teams Player of the Year – Adam Abdellaoui (Chattahoochee)
NFFTD Club Player of the Year Aaron Winchester with NFFTD Club’s Mike Haynes and Eric Douglas.
Academic Player of the Year – Harris Roberts (North Forsyth)
Coach of the Year – Mike Forester (Mount Pisgah)
Lineman of the Year – Nick Wilson (Milton)
Defensive Player of the Year – Bryce Grauss (Alpharetta)
Underclassmen of the Year – Trevor O’Brien (West Forsyth)
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Wheaton College WHEATON, Ill. – Wheaton College student Kimberly Snooks recently performed in “Before the Marvel,” the 2013 Christmas Festival presented by the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. Snooks, a junior from Alpharetta, played cello with the symphony orchestra.
Belmont University NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Several local residents recently performed in Belmont University’s nationally televised “Christmas at Belmont” concert, which was aired on PBS. More than 800 student musicians joined the Belmont School of Music faculty and the Nashville Children’s Choir for the taping of the annual production of traditional carols, classical masterworks and seasonal favorites. Local student performers appearing on the broadcast included Jacob Robinson of Roswell, Colby Lapolla of Milton, Dustin Fichter of Alpharetta, Elizabeth Monahan of Roswell, Samuel Eisenberg of Alpharetta, Carolina Rodriguez of Alpharetta, Sarah Terning of Johns Creek and Haley Smith of Roswell.
Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Nicole Baar and Will Biddy, both seniors at Roswell High School, recently participated in Scholars Day, sponsored by the Georgia Southern University Admissions Office in Statesboro. More than 250 exceptional high school seniors with outstanding SAT and ACT scores
gathered at GSU for the 11th annual Scholars Day to interview for academic and leadership scholarships as well as a place within the University Honors Program.
University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Zachary Lavender of Alpharetta graduated with high honors and a bachelor’s degree in music from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan. Lavender majored in music composition and will begin pursuing a graduate degree in 2014.
SCHOOLS versity in Savannah. To make the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.6. John Gomez of Roswell is a radiological sciences/nuclear medicine major. Alyssa Plemmons is a pre-radiological sciences major from Cumming. Jessica Schlender is a psychology major from Alpharetta.
The Loomis Chaffee School WINDSOR, Conn. – Samir Agadi, a sophomore from Alpharetta, has been named to the Honor Roll for the fall 2013 term at the Loomis Chaffee School.
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ATLANTA – Zachary Campbell, a sophomore at Georgia Tech, made the Faculty Honors list for both spring and fall 2013. The Faculty Honors List recognizes those students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average.
LOUISBURG, N.C. – Jeffrey Sneed of Cumming completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Louisburg College. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have a semester grade point average of at least 3.5. In addition, Kenneth Miller of Duluth completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Honors List for fall semester 2013 at Louisburg College. To be named to the Honors List, a student must have a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 to 3.49.
Brevard College BREVARD, N.C. – Two local students were honored by Brevard College in Brevard, N.C., for their work during the fall 2013 semester. Nicholas Bier of Cumming was named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher for the semester. Christopher Frohsin of Milton was named to the Honor Roll. To be eligible for the Honor Roll, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49 during the semester.
Armstrong Atlantic State University SAVANNAH, Ga. – The following local students were named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at Armstrong Atlantic State Uni-
Arrests: Continued from Page 2 1 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of drug-related items. ►► Vicente Dominguez-Velasco, 34, of Worthington Hills Manor, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 1 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI. ►► Ali Dehghan, 34, of Atlanta was arrested Feb. 2 on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device.
Drug arrests ►► Quentin Martesses Winfrey, 27, of
Decatur was arrested Jan. 26 on State Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Recardo Von McGriff, 37, of Stone
Savannah College of Art and Design SAVANNAH, Ga. – Local residents recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Jessica Gray of Johns Creek earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design with a minor in advertising. Sarah Al-Mahdi of Alpharetta earned a bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing and management with a minor in photography. Elizabeth Ordonez of Roswell earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising.
Mountain was arrested Jan. 27 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Thainkhane Ngaoluangrath, 34, of Kennesaw was arrested Feb. 1 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Cristian Visoso, 20, of Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 28 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Lucas John Wirth, 18, of Ivey Hill Drive, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 2 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Kenneth Harold Roberts, 22, of Birch Hollow Drive, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 2 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana, open container, possession of drug-related items
northfulton.com | Milton Herald | February 19, 2014 | 19 Joshua Wood of Alpharetta earned a master’s degree in visual effects. Andrew Averso of Cumming earned a bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing and management. Ann Hancock of Suwanee earned a bachelor’s degree in visual communication. Joshua Wood of Alpharetta earned a master’s degree in visual effects.
graduated with a bachelor’s degree in government.
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AUBURN, Ala. – The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that Sarah Suciu of Alpharetta was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Suciu was initiated at Auburn University.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Laura Kinney of Roswell was among students honored recently with inclusion on CarsonNewman University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester.
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce that Carson Sears of Suwanee was among more than 550 students who recently graduated during its 2013 fall commencement exercises. Sears received a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
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DAYTON, Ohio – Alexander Erdman of Roswell recently graduated from the University of Dayton with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Berry College ROME, Ga. – Berry College welcomed 93 new alums Dec. 14, 2013 at its fall commencement, including the following local graduates. Ashley Harzog of Alpharetta earned a bachelor’s degree in management. Brook Bowers of Cumming earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Mike Robb of Cumming graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Danny Tibbetts of Cumming earned a bachelor’s degree dual-degree engineering. Matt Stokes of Roswell graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication.Marissa Cioffi of Suwanee earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Nick Gettys of Suwanee
and failure to maintain lane. ►► Vugar I. Huseynov, 23, of Colony Glen Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Feb. 4 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and tag light requirement. ►► Jason C. Freeman, 43, of Lithonia was arrested Feb. 7 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana and loitering. ►► Shermanita V. Green, 43, of Woodstock was arrested Feb. 7 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drugrelated items and loitering. ►► Adam Zeya Golden, 22, of Athens was arrested Jan. 25 on Steeplechase Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana and tag light requirement. ►► Kyle Matthew Dewberry, 24, of College Park was arrested Jan. 26 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Jose Manuel Mendiata-Olvera, 39,
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POMFRET, Conn. – In a “new and different way of learning,” Lucas Jenkins of Milton recently was part of a studentfaculty team that worked together on a project entitled “Influence of the Hispanic Community in the U.S.: Past, Present and Future.”
American Hebrew Academy GREENSBORO, N.C. – American Hebrew Academy student Jacob Frenkel was named to the Principal’s Honor Roll for the fall trimester of 2013. Frenkel, a senior from Alpharetta, is one of 18 students to qualify for the Principal’s Honor Roll this trimester, denoting an academic average of 95 or higher. In addition, American Hebrew Academy student Roland Rosenberg was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall trimester of 2013. Roland is a freshman from Cumming.
of Lowe Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 26 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and loitering. ►► Mario Griffin, 33, of Tucker was arrested Jan. 27 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Sarah Mae Williams, 28, of Canton was arrested Jan. 27 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Christa Elise Stalnaker, 27, of Auburn was arrested Feb. 1 on Ingram Avenue in Cumming for possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of alprazolam with intent to distribute. ►► Joshua Jeffrey Davis, 28, of Independence Trail, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 1 on Ingram Avenue in Cumming for possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of alprazolam with intent to distribute.
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Lessons learned from a snowstorm It seems we had barely weathered one winter storm when another one was on our doorstep. Now that North Fulton and Forsyth County are viewing the latest wintry mix through the rearview mirror, I hope that all of our friends and neighbors have escaped the snow, sleet and freezing rain unharmed. While most of us heeded the meteorologists’ and the governor’s many warnings and sat out this latest ice storm in the comforts of our homes, I, for one, am thankful for the types of heroes that showed their colors to a cold, scared, irritable and trapped populace three weeks ago – when all of North Georgia came to a standstill. By now, we’ve all heard stories of how everyone pitched in and helped during the snow. We all pulled together. People took people in. They fed them. They gave them rides. They opened their homes and their businesses. They opened their wallets generously. They checked on homebound friends
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and strangers. They simply helped – no questions asked. Each and every one of you deserves a special shout-out. I would like to add a personal shout-out to my delivery folks – the moms and other carriers who made sure that 99 percent of all of our papers got out. But I also want to give a shout-out to a group of people in our community who often go unnoticed – or noticed for the wrong reasons. Our youth. It can be easy for “grownups” to overlook or dismiss the efforts of our young people. Take for instance, the “mudders” that are becoming more visible throughout North Fulton and Forsyth County. These are the kids who have taken to
off-roading in four-wheel vehicles. They’re out in tricked-out jeeps, trucks and sport utility vehicles. In general, they’re good kids; though their hobby can lead some of them to go at times where they should not go (private property or parks after closing). Those who do this create a negative perception for all, but not all of the kids who drive jacked-up trucks deserve the bad image. On the worst day of the January “snowpocalypse,” many of those mudders were out in their trucks pulling people out of ditches. Instead of watching TV, off-roading, playing video games or hanging out, they were carrying gas and getting cars started. They started early – really early – and they kept it up until very late. When they saw someone who needed help, they helped. In one area where there were two consecutive hills in a row, one kid watched as the line of cars sat and sat and sat. When they finally moved, they were able to navigate the hills – until the line in front
stopped again and those on the slope would start sliding backward. It was a mess. The kid watched and then pulled his truck out into the road – parking perpendicular to the lanes. No car could move because he was blocking the road. He must have had a megaphone or a speaker attached to his sub-woofers or something because he started calling out instructions to the line of traffic. “Be patient. We have to let the cars get all the way through these hills before the next group of you go. As soon as they’re through, I’ll let the next group of you go. We’ll get you through this.” Imagine the gall this kid had. He was probably breaking the law. He was way out of line, I guess. What was he thinking? “We’re almost ready to let the first group of you go.” On the side of the road – almost on the sidewalk – a car powered toward the truck and almost hit it. A man stormed
out of the vehicle and started chewing the kid out, but the kid held his ground. As the man aggressively moved toward the kid, a few cars back another door opened and an angry mom yelled at the man, not the kid. “Get back in your car you idiot,” she said. “Can’t you see he is trying to help us get through this jam? What is wrong with you? Get out of his way.” Several minutes later, the kid lets the first group of cars by and they successfully make it through the two hills without mishap. In the line is the man, fuming, but also successfully moving on. In another part of town, a mudder saw a police car slide slowly off the road and into a ditch. After some thought, he pulled over in his truck and offered to pull the cruiser out. A kid helping a cop? Huh? One of my heroes is a former principal of Alpharetta Elementary School on Mayfield Road named Jackie Littlefield. Though she has since passed away, she was a leader’s leader. All of my kids had the rare opportunity to have attended Alpharetta Elementary School while Jackie was the principal – and all of them for
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Storm: Continued from Page 20 various reasons spent more than the average amount of time in her office. But that is not the point. The point is that one day, after I had spent the morning sitting in on one of Jackie’s sessions where she had groups of school kids critique how effectively her teachers were doing teaching them, I asked Jackie what it was that she did that allowed her to motivate, inspire and generally lead these teachers and kids. She looked at me with a surprised look on her face and then simply said, “Ray, I never talk down to the kids or the teachers. Never. The kids come into my office and I
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listen to them. I really listen. I’m a 50-year-old talking to a 7-year-old, but you know, they have as much to say as I do.” I’ll never forget that. Let the kids have skin in the game. Give them parameters, but then get out of their way. Have high expectations and guess what, you often will get high achievement. Listen to them. Respect them. They can’t respect you if you don’t respect them first. They can simply amaze you if you let them. That’s what Jackie Littlefield believed. And that’s what events like three weeks ago can show us all. If the Jan. 28 snow jam proved anything, it’s that leaders come in all different shapes, sizes and ages. And yes, some of them wear their caps backward and drive big trucks.
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Paul Matos, 66, of Alpharetta, passed away February 3, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Robert Emory Bolton III, 70, passed away February 5, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Willie Fowler, 88, of Duluth, passed away February 1, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
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Ligia Quesada, 98, of Atlanta, passed away February 4, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Charles Sheffield, 71, of Woodstock, passed away February 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Jack Stiles Stribling, 63, of Roswell, passed away February 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Patricia Jane Sundin, 63, of Flowery Branch, passed away February 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Franciene Justus, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away February 4, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
David Alan Vella, 52, of Cumming, passed away February 6, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Frank T. Ventre, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away February 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Sharon Vickery, 66, of Canton, passed away February 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Junior Roger Wheeler, 74, of Cumming, passed away February 08, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Larry Williams, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away February 8, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Barry Wilson, 65, of Jasper, passed away February 3, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Herman Clay Young, 66, of Roswell, passed away February 3, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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