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Renewing Founding Fathers’ values Vesta Smith, one of the founders of the American Heritage Society of Georgia, displays some of the artifacts that will be used in the discussions of Old Milton.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two men are “persons of interest” after a series of smash and grab robberies at metro-area Costco stores. Alpharetta Police released photos and video footage of two men sought in the Jan. 2 robbery of the Windward Parkway Costco in Alpharetta. Two men in the photos are seen entering the store at 11 a.m. and looking at the jewelry cases. They then leave. At 7:40 p.m., two men police suspect are the same from earlier enter the store and, using a hammer, smash the display cases and place jewels into a bag before fleeing on foot. They fled with several thousand dollars’ worth of jewelry. “In less than 10 seconds,

Alpharetta Police are looking for these two men in relation to a series of smash and grab robberies at Costco stores. These men were in the Windward Costco at 7:40 p.m. Jan. 2. the crime was over,” said George Gordon, spokesman for Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

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North Fulton’s snow daze Second week with heavy snows By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, 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

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Virginia man charged with dealing drugs ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A suspected drug dealer was arrested Feb. 4 on Ga. 400 after he was allegedly caught speeding. Police on Ga. 400 noted that about 2 p.m., a vehicle with Virginia plates was driving erratically, speeding, changing lanes frequently and braking hard. The officer pulled over

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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. 1 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain

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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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American Heritage Society seeks return to core values of the past Mayors to speak at inaugural meeting at Alpharetta Council chambers By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – What made the Greatest Generation great? Just what was old Milton County? These and other topics will be part of the discussions Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Alpharetta City Hall in which local elected officials will lecture on North Fulton’s new cities and Milton County. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still and Councilman Steve Raffensperger representing Johns Creek will all participate. Vesta Smith, president and founder of the American Heritage Society of Georgia, said the ultimate goal of what will be a monthly series of talks is to get back to the ideals of the Founding Fathers. “The first program is called ‘Unifying Our Communities.’ We have so many people who live here now, but they do not really know what are the com-

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mon ideals and goals that we all share,” Smith said. Artifacts and old Milton County maps will be available for viewing as well as a voter registration signup table. The American Heritage Society of Georgia will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at Alpharetta City Hall at 7 p.m. It is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization of volunteers and groups that share civic-minded ideals. “There are like-spirited American citizens of all ages who have a passion in life to share their talents, gifts, expertise and work ethic to help

Artifacts and maps will also be on display that deal with the history of North Fulton and old Milton County. restore America to its strong founding principles. That begins with their families and communities,” Smith said. Signups will be available for those interested in the American Heritage newsletter, emergency survival preparedness retreat and genealogy classes. “Our mission is to restore, preserve, renew and rebuild our true American heritage and patriotism,” she said. Smith envisions the Ameri-

can Heritage Society as a sort of clearing house where local civic organizations such as the VFWs, American Legions, Rotary clubs, church groups and others can create synergies to revive what is best in the community. “That is what we mean by unifying our communities. We can create a network of organizations that can we can tap into to do things for the community,” she said.

Former Roswell resident found dead, apparent suicide SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The death of Leanne Hecht Bearden, 33, a graduate of Roswell High School, has been ruled a suicide by Garden Ridge Police, a suburb of San Antonio, Texas. Her death left family and friends “devastated” and wondering why a woman who seemed to get so much out of life would end her own. The woman had been visiting her in-laws and was last seen Jan. 17 when she left

their house to go for a walk. The cause of death has been ruled asphyxiation by hanging. She and her husband Josh Bearden had recently returned from a two-year jaunt around the world that included visits to Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. Exotic locations included China, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Rwanda, Ukraine and Bolivia. The Bearden’s blog indicates they visited a base camp at Mt. Everest, the Dead Sea, Mt.

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in-laws, Bearden simply disappeared after saying she was going for an hour’s walk. Her body was found a week later in some woods near the home where she was staying. Toxicology and forensic reports are still pending, but police say all evidence points to suicide. A Facebook page post from the family stated, “Leanne was a lovely and remarkable young woman, and we will all miss her greatly.”

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6-AAAAAA along with the Centennial girls. The Milton boys and Roswell girls advanced from 5-AAAAAA. The girls begin play in the state tournament Friday, Feb. 21, with the boys’ games scheduled for Saturday. The top two teams from each region will host first round games, with the teams from Region 6 playing teams from Region 8, and teams from Regions 5 and 7 squaring off in state openers. This weekend’s winners will play Monday (girls) and Tuesday (boys), with the

quarterfinals Wednesday and Thursday. The semifinals are set for Friday and Saturday at neutral sites.

Sheffield sparks Cougars’ upset CUMMING, Ga. – The Chattahoochee boys pulled off a mild upset in the first round of the 6-AAAAAA tournament Saturday, Feb. 15, at West Forsyth, knocking off third-seeded Centennial 64-54 behind a monster game from junior standout Marcus Sheffield.

Sheffield, a rangy 6-foot-6 guard with an all-court game, scored 24 of his 40 points in the second half, hitting 10 straight free throws in the final period to preserve the Cougars’ lead. The Knights led by as many as seven points in the third quarter, but Brett Bartlett, Sheffield and Avery Ward connected on consecutive threepointers for the Cougars to give them a lead they would not relinquish. Ward and Caleb Miles hit three-pointers for Chattahoochee after the Knights closed within one point early in the fourth quarter. Centennial struggled of-

fensively down the stretch, with Sheffield, who averages 27 points a game, clinching the win at the foul line. Tre Hansbrough scored 19 points for Centennial, and Xavier Jackson added 17. Adam Saeed kept the Knights in the game scoring his team’s first seven points in the final period.

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Centennial girls whip Chattahoochee The Centennial girls, seeded third in the region, advanced to state with a 70-58 win over Chattahoochee. Jazmine Estwick scored 19 points for Centennial and sophomore Brianna Perry added 18, as the Knights scored 39 points in the second half after taking a 31-18 halftime lead. Siena Gore scored 22 for the Cougars. A late rally by Alpharetta came up just short in a 56-51 loss to West Forsyth, while Johns Creek was ousted by No. 1 seed North Forsyth.

Northview teams bow out In Region 7-AAAAA, both Northview teams lost Saturday in games that determined the region’s state qualifiers. Both Blessed Trinity teams qualified for state with first round wins over McNair in the 6-AAA tournament over St. Pius. Class A determines its state playoff qualifiers through power rankings. St. Francis, Fellowship Christian and Mount Pisgah’s boys’ teams will qualify, along with the St. Francis girls. The Fellowship girls and King’s Ridge boys were both on the bubble for qualifying.

Milton defense takes out Hornets WOODSTOCK, Ga. – The Milton High School boys’ basketball team’s aggressive defense frustrated rival Roswell and sparked the Eagles to a 70-39 victory over the Hornets Saturday at Etowah. The victory puts the Eagles back in the state tournament after they had to sit out last year due to the recruiting violations that occurred under the tenure of former coach David Boyd. Milton scored the first 10 points of the third quarter to take a 40-13 lead before the Hornets were finally able to mount an effective offensive burst, closing within 49-28 going to the final period. Milton quickly blew the game open with another 10-0 run to start the fourth quarter and coasted from there. Zack Hodskins led the Eagles with 22 points, including six three-pointers, four coming during the 10-0 runs to start the third and fourth quarters. Shawn O’Connell added 19 for Milton, including his team’s first eight points of the game, keeping the Eagles close early while they sputtered offensively. Chris Lewis did not have a field goal for the Eagles until the final period, but his defensive play around the basket was a key to the Milton victory. Josh Selembo led the Hornets with 16 points. Roswell’s girls’ team, which went 13-1 in region play to earn the No. 1 seed, coasted past Milton 53-27 in a first round game at Roswell earlier last week. Purdue signee Andreona Keys had 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets, Nikki Cwalina added 10 points and five Roswell players, including Keys, hit at least one threepoint basket.

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Teens steer Road to Safety Video contest teaches safe driving BY JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Is it any wonder North Fulton schools participate in the annual video competition to raise awareness in student drivers about the need for driver safety? Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teenagers nationwide, claiming 6,000 lives each year. A further 300,000 are injured. That is, one life is lost every 90 minutes. Many of the accidents can be attributed to distractions, speed and general inexperience of the drivers. Unfortunately, most teenagers have an “it won’t happen to me” mindset. It is this thinking that the Road to Safety video competition hopes to change. Now in its fourth year, the competition pits students from all the high schools in the North Fulton area to create videos highlighting the dangers of driving or promoting safe driving practices. For the first year, there were four videos and six teens taking part. This year, at the Feb. 7 awards ceremony at Milton High School, there were 50 videos from 150 teenage videographers. Many of the videos concerned the loss of a loved one due to driving mistakes. “It’s very important the kids do this,” said Lisa Cauley, organizer of the program. “The kids are sending a message to other kids, their friends. Whenever there is an accident, the kids think about it for about a week. This keeps it going.” Bill Richardson, of “It won’t happen to me, inc.,” a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to spreading information about safe driving. “When you get your driver’s license, it’s one of the most important responsibilities in

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We are all working toward a goal – to save all of us from getting into an accident.” LISA CAULEY Organizer of the Road to Safety program

your life,” Richardson said. “You’re not only responsible for yourself and the passengers, but also everyone you pass on the road.” The winning video came from Alpharetta High students Megan English, Sylvia Leong and Abby Lloyd with their video “Recounting the Crash.” Johns Creek High School student Courteney Pulicella claimed second place for her short film “Cut Short.” Third place winners were Tyler Clack, Alec Vitale, Alex Leveto and Grant Shippel from Alpharetta High School with their video, “My Worst Nightmare.” “What you are doing in putting videos together is putting the message out to your peers,” Cauley told the students. “We are all working toward a goal – to save all of us from getting into an accident.”

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WARM presents Founders Award to Gary Wingo ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Windward Association of Retired Men (WARM) presented its annual Founders Award to Gary Wingo for his many years of extraordinary service to the organization and the community. The award was presented Jan. 15 by Paul Barrow, WARM coordinator for the year, at the weekly breakfast meeting of the organization at the Annie’s Italian Kitchen restaurant in Alpharetta. “Gary Wingo has served our organization well for more than 15 years,” said Barrow. “His leadership, enthusiasm and unfailing good humor has enriched the lives of all our members. Gary has initiated or led many of our social and community projects over the years. These include WARM’s support for the annual Windward community July 4 celebration, the organization’s golf activities and annual fishing trips.” Wingo moved to Windward in 1983 and joined WARM following his retirement in 1997. During his career, he served as a high school distributive education coordinator in Roanoke, Va., as director of management training for Jewel Box Stores Corporation and subsequently as a manufacturer’s representative for Baume and Mercier watch company of Geneva, Switzerland. “Membership in WARM has been an enjoyable part of my retirement,” Wingo said. “Its activities bond people together and help us become more involved

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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 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

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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

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Downtown Roswell was deserted during the snow storm. 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

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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 subwoofers 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

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Resident goes behind the scenes at Disney By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Disney theme parks are known for their creativity and innovation. It takes a lot to create a living world. Roswell resident and Roswell High School graduate Jonathan Plsek was part of a team who recently were flown out to Disney in California to take part in a design competition. Walt Disney Imagineering holds the annual “Imaginations” competition to gather creative people from throughout the country to pitch ideas to Disney’s creative minds. It also allows the competitors a chance to meet Disney designers and see their processes. Plsek was part of a group of students from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The finalists in the competition were given a fiveday, all-expenses-paid trip to Imagineering’s headquarters in Glendale, Calif., in late January, where they presented their projects to Imagineering executives, met and networked with technical and creative Imagineers, went behind the scenes where Disney magic is created and interviewed for paid internships, culminating in an awards ceremony on Jan. 31.

“It’s my dream to work at Disney,” Plsek said. “When I go to a Disney park, all the cynicism and worry leaves me.” Plsek is a graphic designer. He was approached by the other members of his team at SCAD to create art for their Imaginations concept. For this year’s Imaginations design competition, students from American universities and colleges were given the challenge to select a large and densely populated urban area and design an experience that temporarily or permanently transforms the city for the enjoyment of its citizens and visitors. The experience must take advantage of existing infrastructure, and may be above, below or anywhere in between existing development. “The more I read about it, the more I realized this was a real opportunity to know the industry and the business and someday get involved with the corporation,” he said. Their idea was to set up a vacant stadium – such as Candlestick Park, from which they modeled their idea – and create an interactive storytelling game. Visitors move through rooms solving puzzles to progress. “It’s all about immersing yourself in a story,” he said. “It’s teamwork and family fun.

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Jonathan Plsek, a finalist in Walt Disney Imagineering’s 2014 Imaginations design competition, is congratulated by Mickey Mouse during the awards luncheon held on Friday, Jan. 31. When you reach the inner stadium area, you find a lifesize recreation of Peter Pan’s Neverland. “It was total pie in the sky but if we’re going to dream, we’re going to dream big,” he said. Plsek and his team were finalists but did not make the final cut. They did get to meet and interview professionals at Disney, and came away with some inside thoughts on the company and how the magic is made. “Disney is the biggest entertainment brand in the world,” he said. “The work they do is

so good and the quality so high you can’t help but want to be a part of it. But you cannot just wander into it. It’s important to make sure you’re finding your focus early and go at it. Goals are important. “When I quit my previous job to go back to school, I had to explain why. When I mentioned I wanted to work for Disney, people’s eyes lit up,” he said. “They realized I was chasing after my dream and I could see them remember that dream they left behind. It’s never too late to stop chasing a dream.”

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awards such as Medals of Valor, Purple Heart, Lifesaving Medals, special plaques or other awards based upon significant incidents that occurred during the year involving Alpharetta public safety personnel. Alpharetta Public Safety Director Gary D. George also recognizes Alpharetta Public Safety’s Citizen of the Year award nominee and other recipients for the Director’s Bravery Awards. The final award given is a statue of a golden eagle known at the “Director’s Award.” This year’s recipient is Alpharetta Police Officer David Freeman. Freeman was ambushed in April of 2013 during a traffic

stop and was shot seven times. He returned fire, called for help and gave a description to other officers. During his period of recovery, Freeman underwent numerous surgeries. He has returned to duty. For his dedication to duty, his bravery and his continued desire to remain an Alpharetta officer, Alpharetta Director of Public Safety Gary D. George conferred the Director’s Award upon Freeman. Visit apsfoundation.org for more about the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation.

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Taking a leap on bended knee Given how it’s (about) Valentine’s Day, I think I shall share my story. After two years of dating, I finally decided to take the plunge – I proposed to my girlfriend, Kellie. And she said yes. We actually met here at the newspaper. It was the age-old story – she was in production; I was in editorial. It was never meant to be. But somehow we overcame the odds and managed to eke out a solid relationship. I had decided about six months ago to pop the question, and was fairly certain of the response. The real question became where and when to do it. That required some thought. If I am going to make such a decision, it was going to be on my timeline and it would be a surprise. Unfortunately, life has a way of testing you. We went to Disney World in December. This was my first time there and it was sure to be great – she loves it. However, everyone I spoke to told me Disney is the perfect place to get on one knee. I’m sure this is true. It also turned out to be a good weekend for engagements – while on the trip, several of her friends posted on Facebook they were getting engaged.

Snow: Continued from Page 1 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 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

So it was with not a little amount of stress that I chose not to propose in front of Mickey Mouse. I only later found out Kellie, her friends and her family were taking bets on whether I would. She was sure of it. But I blew it. Then came Christmas. Oh boy, did Christmas come. We spent it with her family and her mother made a note Christmas morning that she expected a ring in one of the boxes. It was not. Knowing this certainly made the day a little awkward! So then our anniversary came up. Two years with a great woman. I made up my mind I would do it then, after carefully navigating a labyrinth of arguments over whether I wanted to get married or not. I couldn’t let her know my plans but also had to pacify her that eventually I would do it.

I made reservations at Milton’s Cuisine in Crabapple. The guys there are amazing and it was the site of some of our earliest dates. With their help, I set it up so that when we ordered dessert, instead of the chocolaty treat, they would bring out the ring on a plate. As luck would have it, the timing could not have been more perfect. I had just finished telling Kellie how I was “willing to give it another year,” and “We don’t want to rush into anything.” It doesn’t sound right in print, but I can assure you it was said in a loving and tongue-in-cheek way. Honest. During all this, I was cool as a cucumber. However once it came time to order dessert, I became anxious. Sweating, I wondered if she really would say yes, or what if the ring had been lost? What if I couldn’t go through with it? At last, the ring did come out. I got down on one knee and opened the box, much to her surprise. I didn’t even get a word out before she happily said “yes.” And that’s the best story I have for a belated Valentine’s Day.

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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This is the photo Kellie took shortly after I proposed to her. She will most likely hurt me when she finds out I used it in the paper. So Kellie, I’m looking forward to not just one more

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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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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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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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Future of Technology exhibit ROSWELL, Ga. — The Computer Museum of America and Roswell NEXT present Apple Pop Up Exhibit’s “The Future of Technology.” The event takes place Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tours of COMA’s Apple Pop Up exhibit take place at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., presentation and conversation at 7:30 p.m. about the technology needs of North Fulton. At Kings Shopping Center, 1425 Market Boulevard in Roswell. Visit www.facebook.com/roswellnext.org. Admission is $10 and free for Roswell NEXT members.

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Kia: Continued from Page 16 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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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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ART » ‘THE BOLD AND THE ELEGANT’

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.

‘ON GOLDEN POND’

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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Investigators found the hammer suspected of use in the crime. Despite the footage and the hammer, there is little to go on. Because of this, police are seeking the public’s help identifying the men. Gordon stressed the men are not suspects yet but “persons of interest.” “Once we identify them, then the investigation moves forward. We will determine if the persons of interest in the photos taken by cameras earlier in the day are the same suspects filmed breaking into the jewelry displays. We need the public to identify these men,” Gordon said. Gordon said police are investigating a similar incident with similar suspects at the Costco store near Cumberland Mall. Police are looking into incidents at other retailers for possible connections as well. Anyone with information can call in a tip at 678-297-6307. Tips can be anonymous.

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 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.

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 6, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, March 24, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-14-02 Broadwell House Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 1 acre from SU/O-P to R8A in order to develop 6 for-sale condominium units. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow “High Density Residential” is also requested. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1170, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-13-15/V-13-18 Stonewalk Mayfield Corners Consideration of a request to rezone 2.4 acres from R-15 to R-10MHD and O-P (Historic District) in order to permit “for-sale” single family attached and detached homes as well as office. A variance to the required City stream setbacks are also requested. The property is located at the southeast corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1197, 1252 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-14-05/CLUP-14-03/V-14-06 Winthrope Park Townhomes Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 6 acres from C-2 to R8A in order to develop 47 townhomes. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow “High Density Residential” is also requested as well as a reduction in the required undisturbed buffer adjacent to the commercial property northeast of the site. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1124, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. Z-14-04/CLUP-14-02/V-14-02 Marietta Street Townhomes Rezone from CUP & R-10M TO R-8A in order to develop townhomes. A variance to the required City creek buffers and setbacks is also requested as well as well as a change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “High Density Residential” to permit “Medium Density Residential”. The property is located in Land Lot 1270 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-14-02 Unified Development Code – Special Event Facilities Consideration of an amendment to the Unified Development Code in order to permit special event facilities (amphitheaters) to hold events up to 30 days without obtaining City Council approval. 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.

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 lane and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Vicente DominguezVelasco, 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 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 drugrelated items and failure to

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 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. 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 MendiataOlvera, 39, 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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Schools: Continued from Page 6 indicated any additional days off would be made up at some point before the end of the school year. So far, students have stayed home seven days because of weather. “We haven’t decided [when to make up days] but there are several options that will be considered and forwarded to the school board as recommendations,” said Samantha Evans, communications director for Fulton Schools. Options on the table include tacking the days onto the end of the year, using the planned teacher work day in March, adding minutes onto each day and other ways of recouping days before school ends on May 26.

Evans said the system is soliciting feedback from principals as they formulate their plans to make up days. One event likely to remain intact is Spring Break since administration officials understand the importance of the break for parents and students. Rumors students will be required to return to school after graduation ceremonies is also unlikely for obvious reasons of trying to corral kids, especially seniors, back to school for makeup days. The system could opt to waive the entire seven days off, based on a little-used provision in Georgia law regarding a “state of emergency.” [See sidebar] But the bottom line is ensuring students are well prepared not only for the day-to-day coursework, but also for the upcoming CRCTs in the elemen-

northfulton.com | Revue & News | February 20, 2014 | 21 tary and middle schools, and Advanced Placement tests in May. Evans said the three weather days last week were anticipated by teachers and many made plans to continue teaching their students over the extended break. “In many cases, teachers were reaching out and sharing assignments and trying to keep the kids engaged during the break,” said Evans. For Thomas Washburn, who teaches the law and justice curriculum at Cambridge High School, his pre-planning began days before the snow fell, as he looked at ways to adjust his curriculum and move some items to homework. Before the break, his plan for staying on track was presented to the students so that the expectations would be clear. “I explained we needed to stay on target [and] we could

DEATH NOTICES Earl Ake, 84, of Woodstock, passed away February 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Diane Mabry, 58, of Woodstock, passed away February 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Orma Austin, 91, of Roswell, passed away February 4, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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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Catherine Hartman, 88, of Woodstock, passed away February 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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.

rush through material and double up assignments when we got back, or we could do a little work each day over break [which they agreed to],” he said. The fact that Washburn functions in a “digital classroom,” where all course content is online, made it easier to stay in touch with students and make assignments. “The digital classroom has all the assignments and resources the students need. I was even able to send the

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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774

DUNWOODY Spalding Hills: 7950 Spalding Hills 5 bd • 5 ba • 1.5+ acres pebbletech pool • cul-de-sac FMLS #5219011 • $650,000

NEW LISTING The Manor: 15910 Meadow King Way 6bd • 6.5ba • ﬁnished terrace level cul-de-sac • room for pool FMLS #5235460 • $1,025,000

CLOSE IN ALPHARETTA Harrington Falls: 1585 Eversedge Drive 6 bd • 6 ba • ﬁnished terrace level master upstairs FMLS #5191004 • $749,000

Lisa Swayne Realtor® 770.241.9165

Deidre Beirne Realtor® 404.783.3372

THE MANOR The Manor: 2925 Manor Bridge Drive 6 bd • 7 ba • 2 half ba • master on main saline pool/spa • exercise ﬂoor, sauna FMLS #5115460 • $1.85M

LUXURY AT THE LAKE Lake Lanier: 3732 Pintail Circle 7 bd • 5 ba • 1 half ba • pool • dock w/ slip • big water views • master on main FMLS #5199278 • $2.399M

17+ ACRE HORSE FARM Pure Magic Farm: 13165 Birmingham Hwy 17+ acre equestrian estate • 17 stall barn dressage arena • pool/spa FMLS #4281932 • $1.995M

Laura Falk

Realtor® 770.715.0325

NEW LISTING Gladwyne: 125 Gladwyne Ridge Drive 4 bd • 3 ba • 2 half ba • master up 1.7 acres • complete kitchen renovation FMLS #5218776 • $539,000

UNDER CONTRACT Mayfield Place: 1280 Mayfield Manor Dr 5bd • 4ba • finished terrace level renovated kitchen • master upstairs FMLS #5234594 • $449,900

MOUNTAIN LIVING Big Canoe: 143 S. Sanderlin Mtn Drive 3 bd • 3ba • master on main • swim/ tennis/golf community FMLS #5206087 • $399,000

Ramsey Flint Realtor® 404.312.2269

NEW LISTING White Columns: 600Hampton Bluff Lane 5 bd • 4.5 ba • ﬁnished terrace level room for pool • master upstairs FMLS #5236891 • $734,900

NEW LISTING Providence at Atl Nat’l: 590 Glen National 4 bd • 4.5 ba • lew oliver design • master on main • gated community FMLS #5236511 • $735,000

NEW LISTING Providence at Atl Nat’l: 735 Lake Mist Cove 6bd • 6.5ba • ﬁnished terrace level • master upstairs • freshly painted exterior FMLS #5240700 • $625,000

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