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BRINGING CANCER CARE TO YOU:

Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute comes to JC Emory Johns Creek Hospital CEO Marilyn Margolis, front center, visits with the staff at the Winship Infusion Center. From left are Nicole Bansavage, Tony Zanardo,

Seeing Stars with Ga. Ensemble Theatre

Heather Billings, Pamela Shinholster, Margolis, Connie Masters, Cheryl Billish and Sallie Reddick.

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“Peter and the Starcatcher” hits the stage Feb. 25 ►►PAGE 31

Sexual assault case slows hiring of Lanoue FCS superintendent candidate requests delay on final decision ►►PAGE 6

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Convicted murderer on loose Police urge caution in manhunt

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man convicted of murder is on the run after fleeing court. He was initially arrested in Alpharetta.

A drug deal went bad Jan. 28, 2013, on Whitestone Ridge, Alpharetta, with one man shot dead. Alpharetta police investigated the murder and identified two suspects responsible for the crime. Both suspects were charged and placed into custody. They were then released on bond awaiting trial.

During the murder trial, on Feb. 10, 2016, prosecutors discovered one suspect, Shane Demetrice Woods, had tampered with a witness. The prosecution requested Woods’ bond to be revoked.

However, Woods’ defense attorney requested time to speak with his client regarding the new revelation. Court was adjourned for 30 minutes so they could talk. During this adjournment Woods abruptly walked out of the Fulton County

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Roswell man charged with sexual assault MILTON, Ga. – Milton police have arrested a Roswell resident who allegedly assaulted a teenage girl Feb. 13.

According to police, a man approached a teenage girl while she was jogging in the 13000 block of Deerfield Parkway. The juvenile stated that the male inappropriately touched her while she was running and she reported the crime to Milton police officers.

Milton detectives began to investigate the case and, while coordinating with Alpharetta police detectives, were able to identify a suspect of interest who had been involved in a similar assault less than a week earlier. During interviews with both victims, detectives were able to confirm the identity of the suspect, Edgar Ulysses Mancilla, 24, of

Courthouse, leaving his attorney.

The trail continued and Woods was found guilty of felony murder, volunteer manslaughter, aggravated assault and armed robbery, and received a life sentence.

Woods is considered armed and dangerous to the public and especially to law enforcement personnel. Police say he has a history of violence and has ties to Atlanta, the North Fulton area and the state of IndiWOODS ana.

Numerous law enforcement agencies are currently looking for Woods, including the U.S. Marshals Service.

The police are asking the public for help locating Woods.

They advise anyone who knows his location not to approach him.

Contact a local 911 center or the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety’s case detective at 678-297-6322, or the tip line at 678-297-6307.

Roswell.

Milton detectives were able to locate and take Mancilla into custody Feb. 17.

Mancilla allegedly confessed to both crimes, solving both the Milton case and the pending Alpharetta case. Mancilla is being charged with two counts of sexual battery.

Man shot at sibling outside restaurant

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Shots were fired Feb. 16 in Alpharetta after a brother and sister allegedly got into a fight.

That evening, Alpharetta’s 911 center received several calls from near the California Pizza Kitchen on North Point Parkway reporting gunshots fired around North Point Mall.

“There was some kind of altercation between a male, a female and the female’s brother,” said Alpharetta Officer George Gordon. “The male then fired shots at the woman near the pizza kitchen.”

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Duluth, was arrested Feb. 5 on Parsons Road in Johns Creek for DUI and speeding. ►► Mark Leon Applewhite, 49, of Suwanee, was arrested Feb. 6 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, open container and failure to use care with an electronic device. ►► Victoria Kelly Imbriglio, 24, of Fayettville, was arrested Jan. 26 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Vivek Sarin, 50, of Weston, Florida, was arrested Jan. 27 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and headlight violation. ►► Robert Van Turman, 34, of

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What are the pros and cons of astigmatism correcting lens implant?

By Niraj Desai, M.D.

shaped corneas, a plain IOL isn’t ideal as it does not help corneal astigmatism. Toric IOLs, hence, can be utilized to neutralize one’s astigmatism (no matter how long you’ve had to live with it) and enable excellent vision, usually without the need for glasses. Here is what a Toric

This week we return to address an old foe - astigmatism!

Astigmatism can be corrected several ways. Spectacles, which have been available for millennia, have a wonderful track record in correcting this optical irregularity. Modern day spectacles have reached an unparalleled degree of clarity and style and perform admirably in the correction of not just astigmatism but near and far sightedness as well.

IOL looks like.

If you pay close attention, you will notice a line of small dots at the edges of the circular portion where the arms meet. We call the circular portion the optic and the arms the haptics. Those marks is where there is negative astigmatic power lies (read: where the magic of the lens is). Your surgeon uses those marks to align the lens during surgery matching where your astigmatism lies in an attempt to neutralize it. You are correct if you think it cannot be that simple - your surgeon actually spends much time studying and poring over maps and calculations to arrive at precise numbers used intraoperatively.

Modern day techniques take a departure from spectacles and frames and bring us into the world of lasers and wavefront guided optics. Beyond spectacles, astigmatism can be corrected via LASIK, PRK, Arcuate Keratotomies, Limbal Relaxing Incisions and Toric Intraocular Lenses. If you have braved all those complex words and want to learn more, read on!

Niraj Desai, M.D.

Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

LASIK and PRK are cousin procedures that are performed with high performance and high precision lasers that re-shape the window the eye called the cornea. Simply put, an individual’s ‘refractive error’ or ‘eyeglass prescription’ is plugged into the laser and the laser does the rest. Along with astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness are corrected as well allowing clarity without the need for spectacles. Of course, you have to ensure a patient has the right ocular qualities and characteristics (personality counts too!) before employing this technology.

Toric IOLs have been revolutionary in the battle against our old foe, astigmatism. They have allowed many who have been burdened with significant irregularity in their optical system to see in a way they have never seen before. Imagine that person who has worn glasses for since 1st grade well into their 60s is suddenly unburdened of the need for spectacles to see clearly. What many who have astigmatism do not realize is that after cataract surgery, sometimes the only reason they are in glasses is because of their astigmatism. In other words, nearsightedness and farsightedness are often corrected completely and for someone without astigmatism, clarity without spectacles is the norm.

Arcuate Keratotomies (AKs) and Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs) are precision incisions that are made with a laser or by your friendly neighborhood eye surgeon’s hands with the aim of ‘relaxing’ the cornea. Why do you need to ‘relax’ the cornea? Well, as wonderful as the cornea is in providing you vision, it can be a bit misshapen at times (see image below and notice two focus points, instead of one) and AKs/LRIs can help achieve a more spherical shape to an, otherwise, oblong cornea.

There are limitations to this technology. However, I have listed them below with a succinct explanation.

If you are struggling with astigmatism or have questions about it, please contact Milan Eye Center today!

Lastly, we have Toric IOLs. These intraocular lenses, by definition, come into play when one is having cataract surgery. Cataract surgery, for the uninitiated, is a mostly painless, 10 minute outpatient procedure that serves to clear up vision by way of removal of the natural, human lens and replacement with an artificial, permanent intraocular lens. For those of us who have egg

Milan R. Patel, M.D. Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Niraj Desai, M.D. Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

- Toric Multifocal IOLs are not FDA approved. Simply put, multifocal IOLs are implants that allow patients the ability to see near and far without spectacles. If you have significant astigmatism AND want the ability to see near and far, you will need to call your travel agent and book a trip to see a European ophthalmologist. We are hopeful to have this technology on our shores in the next 1-2 years.

- Toric IOLs can rotate. If you understood that Toric IOLs have to be aligned on a particular axis, you realize that should a Toric IOL rotate after surgery, the accuracy of the astigmatism correction could suffer. This is not common, thankfully, and there are good solutions should this occur.

- Toric IOL calculations are complex and because of technology constraints, sometimes an accurate assessment of total astigmatism in the patient’s optical system cannot be made.

Hence, at times, enhancements with a laser are necessary to optimize outcomes after surgery.

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Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute coming to suburbs Emory Johns Creek opens new infusion center to spare outpatients long commutes to Atlanta

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – North Fulton cancer patients can now take advantage of expanded access to the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Registered nurse Connie Masters runs the Infusion Center at Emory Johns Creek, and she says the expansion of Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute is all about meeting the needs of their cancer patients.

“In 2012, we began looking at the ZIP codes of our cancer patients throughout Georgia. What we found was that there were a tremendous number of our patients with ZIP codes north of I-285,” said Masters. “So we wanted to meet that need by opening ambulatory infusion centers nearer where they live.” One is open at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Sandy Springs and another is planned in Buford.

North Fulton cancer outpatients who come for chemotherapy or other infusion therapies no longer have to make the long drive to Clifton Road in Atlanta, which can be 90 minutes one way.

“The infusions may take 10 minutes or last 10-12 hours, depending on the regime. Clifton Road is a large facility, and patients often have to wait before they can begin their infusion. By opening Winship at Emory Johns Creek, we have greatly reduced the patients’ travel time and the overall debilitation of the treatment,” Masters said.

Winship provides a team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians and physical therapists who have the

specific disease experience to provide comprehensive care.

“If there are any questions or clarifications about treatment, it is no problem to consult with our doctors on Clifton Road,” she said.

Emory Johns Creek can serve 40 or 50 patients a day. When Winship at Emory Johns Creek first began receiving patients, it served 75 the first month. By December 2015, the center was treating 854 patients a month.

That each patient gets the best of care is due to the trained staff at Winship at EJCH. Masters says she’ll tell anyone it is the best in the Emory network.

“They are the best. They give them hugs when they come through the door.

They are not treating the cancer – they are treating people with cancer.” Masters said.

That means if the treatments have to be rearranged around a wedding or a vacation, then that is what they do.

Most patients have their favorite nurse, but every nurse knows something about every patient.

“We also try to provide dietary and social services for the patients. And we have a women’s support group as well as our CLIMB program for children of patients going through chemo,” Masters said.

Since it is hard for children to comprehend and understand what a parent is going through, children and patients receive healing arts programs along with instructional care two times a month. That includes the Happy Tails program when gentle dogs visit patients for the therapeutic relief the animals provide.

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which a patient is matched with a cancer survivor who has been through the same treatment.

Winship at Johns Creek has also received the green light to begin clinical trials on the campus. That means patients will have access to the most advanced research treatments available anywhere.

A hardy corps of volunteers provide eight hours of coverage, seeing to the needs of patients, whether that’s a warm blanket, a snack or just someone with whom they can sit and talk. These extras mean a lot to a patient facing a 10-hour treatment, Masters said.

“These volunteers are a godsend to this department. They have the most heart and soul of anyone I’ve ever met,” she said.

Best of all is that patients get top-quality care in their own neighborhood. Winship Institute is one of only 68 centers nationwide to receive the National Cancer Institute’s rigorous NCI designation. It is the only center in Georgia to have it.

Emory Johns Creek Hospital CEO Marilyn Margolis said the Winship Institute at the hospital is in itself a blessing.

“It has brought humanity and care in curing cancer patients. Connie [Masters] and her team have done a phenomenal job with the patients,” Margolis said. “They have brought a dimension to the Johns Creek area that gets them the treatment they need where they live.”

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Vote on Fulton superintendent delayed Lanoue requests delay to deal with Athens issues

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The finalist for superintendent of the Fulton County School System has asked the Fulton School Board to delay its decision on hiring him until unfinished business concerning an alleged student-to-student sexual assault.

Phil Lanoue, currently superintendent of the Athens-Clarke County School System, had been slated to enter into a contract with Fulton Schools this week, following a 14-day comment period. But a sexual assault incident at an Athens high school has now interrupted those plans.

“I am asking the Fulton School Board to delay its decision on my hiring to allow us — here in Clarke County — the time to concentrate on determining why there was a breakdown in protocol and communication following a serious incident at Cedar Shoals High School,” said Lanoue in a statement released Feb. 21.

According to news reports from the

Athens Banner Herald, “the 15-year-old alleged victim reportedly told authorities she went to the stairwell with three male schoolmates on Jan. 7, but instead of ‘hanging out’ as planned, she was [assaulted] by one LANOUE of her [companions] while the others assisted.”

Although the victim reported the incident to a school administrator that day, the three suspects were questioned by police but not removed from the school until three weeks later.

That has fueled parent outrage over the slow response to the incident.

During a public meeting in February, much of the criticism appeared to be leveled at the school’s principal, who has since been placed on administrative leave.

Lanoue also came under fire for not closely monitoring the situation and outcome. Lanoue said additional steps had been taken since the incident,

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I am asking the Fulton School Board to delay its decision on my hiring to allow us — here in Clarke County — the time to concentrate on determining why there was a breakdown in protocol and communication following a serious incident at Cedar Shoals High School.”

PHIL LANOUE Fulton County superintendent finalist

including enhancing security at the school.

The Fulton School Board was apparently not fully aware of the scope of the incident during the hiring period, but appears to have continued confidence in Lanoue.

“At Dr. Lanoue’s request, the Fulton County School Board has agreed to postpone its [Feb. 23] vote appointing him superintendent,” said Fulton School Board President Linda McCain. “We agree there are unan-

swered questions and, we too, would feel more comfortable moving forward as those questions are answered.

We remain confident in our search process.”

Lanoue said the delay in vote will allow him to adequately respond to the needs of his community.

“I will feel more comfortable moving forward once I respond to critical questions by our community and ensure the school, district and community can move forward,” he said.

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OPINION

Faith is for God, not transit “Better to walk alone than with a crowd in the wrong direction.”

–Diane Grant

Mass transit in Augusta, Arkansas – 1915.

Roswell, North Fulton need MARTA extension There is public debate in North Fulton as to whether to support a half-penny sales tax increase to help pay for extension of the MARTA rail line to Roswell and Alpharetta.

JERE WOOD Because the Roswell mayor taxpayers of Fulton County would be asked to pay for this, I believe they should be allowed to vote on this question. I, for one, am in favor of extending MARTA to Roswell. My reasons are as follows: My father grew up in Augusta, Arkansas, on the White River. Augusta was the county seat and a thriving riverboat town. When the railroad was built, it bypassed downtown Augusta at the request of the city. When the new highway was built, it also bypassed the town at the city’s request.

The last time I visited my father’s hometown, they had no traffic problems and the historic downtown was preserved, but on Main Street almost every storefront was boarded up. The only thing moving was a stray dog, and the chief of police came out in his bedroom slippers to see who the strangers were in his town.

When I was growing up, Roswell

was a sleepy little town, smaller than Augusta. The biggest employer was the textile mill founded by Roswell King.

My brother and I hunted quail where Blessed Trinity High School now stands.

There was no traffic and few jobs.

People questioned the need to build Ga. 400 and said it was a waste of the taxpayer’s money to build a four-lane road to nowhere.

Roswell has grown to be one of the largest cities and most desirable addresses in Georgia because of Ga. 400. Today Alpharetta is home to hundreds of good businesses that provide thousands of high-paying jobs because of Ga. 400.

If we want North Fulton County to continue to attract the best businesses, jobs and people, we need to invest in the best transportation system available. To move people we need cars, buses and trains.

Ga. 400 transformed Roswell. If not for Ga. 400, I would have had to move away from my hometown to find a good job, just as my father had to leave Augusta, Arkansas.

I want Roswell to be a great place not just for me to live, but also for our children and our grandchildren. I believe extending a rail line to Roswell will have the same beneficial long-term effect on my hometown as did construction of Ga. 400.

Recently, I was the lone dissenting vote on a panel of all 14 Fulton County mayors and the Fulton County Commission to support the current MARTA plan. The vote was cast to DAVID BELLE ISLE support SB 330, Alpharetta mayor which would open a path to increasing the Fulton County sales tax on all your purchases by a quarter of a penny for five years and half a penny for the 35 years thereafter. This is a measure that would raise $8 billion when added to yet-to-be-confirmed federal funds.

We all know that we have traffic challenges in metro Atlanta. It’s both good and bad. More traffic means the economy is healthy and people want to be here. But, of course, more traffic also means longer drives to home and work. So we need to fix it. But how?

This proposed tax increase highlights that Fulton County has access, if so willing, to billions of transportation dollars. But what is the most efficient way, the most cost-effective way, to fix the problem? Heavy rail?

Bus-rapid-transit? Light rail? Managed lanes? Additional lanes?

We don’t know. But that has not stopped the drumbeat to adopt heavy rail by faith, by far the most expensive of the methods known. It comes at a price tag of over $200 million per mile.

Yet, what we do know is that MARTA ridership has declined over the past 10 years. Fewer people are taking transit.

Further, MARTA has yet to register a ridership of over 3 percent of the commuting population. More to the

point, no independent study has been completed or attempted to determine or measure the traffic relief heavy rail, or any of its alternatives, might bring.

The Ga. 400 portion of the heavy rail alone is projected to be over $2 billion. It might be cheaper to doubledeck Ga. 400 at that price. I’m not suggesting we do but, certainly, such a method would have a far greater impact on relieving actual traffic congestion.

What about jobs? Won’t heavy rail bring jobs? Again, this seems to be an opinion backed by faith. I am not aware of any independent assessment of that claim, nor am I aware of any claim that other transit options would create fewer jobs than heavy rail.

Nonetheless, more jobs, even if made possible by heavy rail, would certainly bring some number of additional cars.

That is, unless 100 percent of all new transit-inspired jobholders exclusively limit their commutes to MARTA. As for Senate Bill 330, here’s what we need: (1) neutral ballot language without unproven claims of traffic relief and more jobs; (2) the flexibility to tax less than half a penny over the entire 40 years; (3) time to evaluate the proposal — no vote before 2017; and (4) the required consent of each affected city for determining the MARTA projects to be approved.

If we go down this path, we must call for a competent, professional independent study showing the reasonably expected traffic relief and economic benefit of more heavy rail. This study should compare that forecast with the alternatives, such as bus-rapidtransit, light rail, managed lanes and additional lanes. This way, if nothing else, we will one day know whether the heavy rail plan succeeded. More importantly, we can evaluate whether it’s the best path forward. Faith is for God, not transit.

Letter to the editor: UDC fight in many cities Does this sound familiar: “At two public hearings over the past few weeks, the citywide remapping has been met with anger and frustration from many of the (city’s) most vocal residents. A number of them spoke out against mixed-use zoning districts, while others pleaded with councilors to slow down the process.

Some even went so far as to say that the city councilors had lost the trust of their constituents.”

A quote from the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald?

No — it is from the Raleigh Public Record (http:// bit.ly/1SKTbOt) where the implementation of their Unified Development Ordinance is going as smoothly as ours.

There seems to be a feeling that Roswell’s reaction

to their Unified Development Code is unique. But even a cursory reading of this live blog — http:// bit.ly/1SvrE5i — of an August 2015 citizen comment event on the Raleigh UDO reveals a very different story.

The sentiments expressed by residents in Raleigh and Roswell are very similar.

Raleigh is a city that is larger than Roswell (over triple the population) with a more conventionally recognized urban downtown skyline. One might imagine that the change to a form-based code would have been an easier transition.

Chapel Hill, a city much more comparable in size to Roswell, decided to adopt a very targeted form-

based code for a blighted area in need of renewal, although even this approach is not without controversy.

Nevertheless, one must ask if a more strategic approach would have resulted in the beginning of the revitalization of Ga. 9 instead of its continued existence as a used car parking lot.

Who knew something as dry as a zoning code could create such a high level of consternation in multiple cities across a variety of states? Could it be it cuts right to the heart of the character of the community?

Ultimately, there is no right or wrong answer, just the character of the place one chooses to live.

– Sally McKenzie,Roswell

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Fulton focuses on testing Urges lawmakers to follow federal guidelines

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — According to testing experts, assessments for students should fall into three categories—and focus on answering three key questions.

Those include diagnostic assessments (what do students need to learn); formative assessments (are students understanding what is being taught); and summative assessments (did students learn what was taught).

“These are the three key questions teachers try to answer when they test,” explained Robert Anderson, associate superintendent for academics for Fulton Schools.

He recently presented an overview to the Fulton School Board on what a testing program should look like.

“And it begs the questions what opportunities exist for us to consolidate or remove testing requirements that don’t feed back into these three critical questions?” he asked.

Anderson said the current backlash against mandatory testing of students has reached Fulton County parents, judging by the number of “opts outs” from last year’s Georgia Milestones test.

The mandatory state assessment was given last year as a pilot, with results “hold harmless” to students and teachers.

This year, however, the results of the Milestones tests will count for 20 percent of the final grade in tested high school subjects, and up to 50 percent of teacher evaluations. In grades three through eight, the results will be factored into students’ promotion to the next grade.

The federal government has now bowed to parent pressure, minimizing the number of federally mandated assessments under the newly adopted Every Student Succeeds Act. The U.S. Department of Education now mandates only 17 annual tests—down from more than 30.

But at this point, Georgia education officials and legislators have not followed the national lead.

“The state does have an opportu-

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N. Fulton: Heroin deaths rise dramatically Fulton DA Howard wants to head off epidemic

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com

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Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said North Fulton is facing a heroin epidemic.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – North Fulton could see as many as 1,000 deaths in a year due to heroin use, said Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard.

Fulton – and North Fulton especially – is following a national trend of increased heroin use and deaths. The drug has become cheap and widespread, and is often laced with much stronger drugs that can make it even deadlier.

Six years ago, the county saw four people die of heroin overdose. Last year, that number was up to 82.

“We find ourselves standing in the middle of a crisis,” Howard said to a gathering of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Feb. 18. “We need to make people aware this is a serious problem.”

His office had commissioned a report detailing the increase in drug-related deaths in the county over the past few years. The report discovered that over the last four years, the number

To read the report on heroin usage by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, you can find it online here: bit.ly/1L6iCcl of heroin-related deaths in the county increased by 2,000 percent. Of those, over half involved young people in North Fulton.

So far this year – January and February – there have been at least five deaths in the county attributed to heroin. An additional 35 cases could be heroin related.

“The results are frightening,” he said. “That’s almost a 100 percent increase over last year.”

Howard said his office and law officials in the county are working to tackle the problem. He said he wants to equip police officers and schools with Narcan, a drug that can reverse an opiate overdose. Johns Creek police are

already carrying Narcan.

A task force has been assembled to tackle the issue and develop solutions. Howard’s report is one of the first steps.

Many drug users in North Fulton turn to heroin after first becoming addicted to painkillers. Once the painkillers run out, heroin is a substitute.

Howard said 83 percent of those painkillers come from family or friends and most of that is from family medicine cabinets.

Robin Buckley, with the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, said she was a victim of the heroin epidemic herself – her 26-year-old son died of an overdose last year.

Buckley said the family had no idea he was using the drug until they found him dead in his room one morning.

“I didn’t expect this,” she said. “We all think it can’t happen to us. Neither did we.”

Police were able to arrest her son’s dealer in Forsyth County. She was the daughter of a minister and had two children. She received a 30-year sentence.

“They are not just junkies in the streets,” Buckley said. “It absolutely does happen in our neighborhoods.”

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Milton child care teacher charged with molestation

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. -- A Bright Horizons Child Care Center teacher’s assistant was arrested and charged by Milton Police with child molestation and sexual assault by a school administrator Feb. 19.

Detectives took 46-year-old Bernard Benta, of Sandy Springs, into custody at his residence and lodged him in the Fulton County Jail for allegedly inappropriately touching a juvenile male in his care at the school.

According to Milton Police Lt. Charles Barstow, the mother and stepfather of the 4-year-old boy came to police the evening of Feb. 11. They said they believed their son was inappropriately touched while at Bright Horizons Child Care, on Webb Road, where the boy had been all day.

Barstow said the boy was interviewed by specialists at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta who deal in child cases. Based on these interviews, police arrested Benta.

“The detectives believed there was enough evidence to have probable cause for arrest,” Barstow said.

Typically, a background check is performed before someone is allowed to work with children or the elderly.

In a statement from Bright Horizons, Communications Director Bridget M. Perry said the safety of the chilBENTA dren was paramount.

“As soon as the parents brought the concern to us, we reported it and we have been working closely with the authorities as they determine what may have happened.

Our most important responsibility is to ensure the health and safety of the children in our care and the well-being of the child involved is our primary concern.

We are supporting the child and the family in every way we can during this time and will continue to do everything we can to help the authorities in their investigation.”

It is not known if any other children were victimized, Barstow said. No other parents have come forward yet. Detectives are still investigating.

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Amy’s Place offers respite for caregivers, loved ones For those with dementia, Alzheimer’s

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As the population ages, a large percentage of elderly parents are showing signs of memory-affecting diseases, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. While many residents in North Fulton move their loved ones into assisted living or memory care facilities, many families have to care for relatives themselves.

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Amy’s Place is not a day care, Van Ahn said. Caregivers and those with dementia or Alzheimer’s must stay together. Instead, it offers a way to socialize with others facing the same issues in a relaxed setting in a historic home in Roswell.

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Going green goes online Cane Creek offers online classes

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Farmers and wantto-be growers alike who are too busy sowing seeds to make it to one of Cane Creek’s organic growing classes in person will soon have the option to learn online.

Starting Feb. 27, the farm will offer multiple online classes on organic growing, a Cane Creek specialty.

“One of the obstacles that prevents people from taking the class is lack of time on Saturday or living at a distance from the farm,” said Cane Creek’s Lynn Pugh. “The online classes overcome those obstacles. Learning farm skills is difficult on the computer, so the field experience component is recommended for most people. But the online class allows those who cannot come to the farm to participate.”

Pugh had a dream for years to start her own farm. She wanted to live a more sustainable lifestyle, surrounded by a community of people interested in

Classes at Cane Creek are normally taught in person, but there will be online versions offered soon.

similar pursuits. During the 18 years she taught science in high school and college while she and her husband, Chuck, raised their family, she gardened on a small scale. Then, in 2001, as the children went off to their own productive lives, Pugh was able to begin applying her knowledge to transform their land into the farm it is today.

With a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry and a Master of Science in plant pathology, Pugh, who is also an education specialist in science curriculum, has the foundation to make informed decisions about the farm and to help others learn the scientific fundamentals of sustainable agriculture.

Pugh’s involvement with Georgia Organics, which began in 1986, led to the production of a marketing manual, then to developing a class curriculum on organic growing.

“So it was a natural step for me to begin teaching organic growing classes on the farm. Since 2007, I have been able to meet and teach some amazing students,” Pugh said. “I continue to consult with a number of these students as they develop their own farms.”

Community is at the heart of why the classes have been so successful and why they continue to be taught, she said.

Students get to know Pugh and their fellow students and, often, those relationships do not end with the last class. Some students become Community Supported Agriculture members, volunteers, fellow farmers and/ or friends. Two students who met in the organic growing class have even become partners in a farm business, Pugh said. The classes are helping to build a network of gardener/farmers who can share information and help others learn how to grow organically.

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BUSINESSBRIEFS nounced that Sara Ead, with the North Fulton office, has received the 2015 Rookie of The Year Award.

The award is presented to the new agent who achieves both the highest dollar volume and number of units sold. Ead moved to North Fulton in 2011 and joined the North Fulton office in 2014. To contact her or to learn more about Harry Norman, go to HarryNorman.com.

has awarded more than $350,000 in individual grants to more than 350 new teachers in communities across the state.

For more information about how the company is playing a role in the advancement of education and building the highly skilled workforce of tomorrow, visit www.georgiapower.com/community.

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Norman’s Landing aids children’s hospital CUMMING, Ga. — Bill Norman and Kim Vogel of Norman’s Landing and Walton Nelson of United Distributers present a check worth $1,651.29 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The money was raised during last quarter’s ping pong tournament at Norman’s Landing in Cumming.

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Traton Homes announces new communities in North Fulton NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Traton Homes announced two new communities will be coming soon in North Fulton. On Westside Parkway in Alpharetta, Traton will offer beautifully crafted townhomes priced from the $400,000s, while Lexington Preserve in Milton will offer luxury single-family homes on large home sites priced from the $700,000s.

For more information on either community, visit tratonhomes.com.

Century 21 agent Staines tops in nation CUMMING, Ga. – Century 21 Results Realty Services announced that Amanda Staines, sales affiliate with the Cumming office, was recently recognized as a top producer nationwide and awarded the Century 21 Diamond Masters Award.

Diamond level status is awarded to a Century 21 sales affiliate who has met a minimum sales production of $189,000 or 54 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. Staines also received the Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award.

Staines, who began her real estate career over 25 years ago, received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in marketing from Kennesaw State University.

Realtor named 2015 North Fulton Rookie of The Year ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Harry Norman Realtors an-

NORTH ATLANTA — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices President and CEO Dan Forsman and guest speaker Tom Ferry, ranked by Swanepoel as the nation’s No. 1 real estate educator, electrified agents gathered at the Galleria Center for the firm’s 2016 kick-off event.

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Roundtree Group promotes Ferri ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Rountree Group Integrated Communications has promoted Leighanne Ferri to account executive. Ferri previously served as an assistant account executive for the agency.

A graduate of Florida State University, Ferri received a bachelor’s degree in public relations with a FERRI minor in hospitality. Prior to joining Rountree Group, she served as an intern with Florida Healthy Kids, Everywhere, the American Heart Association and Emma Graham Designs.

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The company awards the grants each year to provide the state’s newest teachers with funds to purchase classroom supplies and start their careers as pre-K, elementary, middle and high school teachers.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Aptean, a leading provider of industry-focused, mission critical enterprise software solutions, announced the acquisition of Computron Software LLC, a leading supplier of accounting and finance enterprise resource planning software to midmarket and multinational organizations. In addition, Aptean has acquired AssetPoint, a leading provider of computerized maintenance management software/enterprise asset management solutions.

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Top challenges for Markets push interest rates way down small businesses As a small-business owner, what are your top challenges? Every month I talk or meet with hundreds of small-business owners, and lately the list of their top challenges has been DICK JONES pretty consistent.

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At the top of the list is business growth. With a strong U.S. economy, small-business owners are citing growth as their top priority, and their access to working capital as being a critical success factor to enable this.

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Every year I put out a market forecast to all of my real estate partners. The forecast used to be an actual forecast.

Today it’s more of a history – and there is a good reason for that: I learned in 2014 that it’s very hard to predict the

future.

In January 2014, I joined practically every other economic expert in predicting that the economy would surge and mortgage interest rates would jump from an industry average for a 30-year, Fannie Mae loan of 4.4 percent to 5 percent by the end of the year. Well, it didn’t work out that way.

By the end of the year, the average was at 3.67 percent, according to Mortgage News Daily.

Looking back, a lot of things happened that year to set the stage for what we are dealing with today. Greece almost got kicked out of the European Union after defaulting on loan payments. ISIS started its spread across the Middle East. Israel and Palestine got into a short war. Russia invaded the Ukraine and took over Crimea.

Supply for oil increased while demand was starting to decrease and oil prices sunk. That’s a huge year!

Investors are a panicky bunch of customers. When they are not com-

fortable with their understanding of how the economy will act, they pull money from the stock market and put it into safer investments like bonds and mortgage-backed securities. Well, it just so happens that when bonds and mortgage-backed securities are bought in high volumes, mortgage interest rates go down. With everything that happened in 2014, investors were not at all comfortable with their understanding of how everything was going to play out. That’s what 2015 was for.

Last year seemed to be a kind of wait-and-see investment strategy. In 2014 the Standard & Poor’s 500 index moved about 136 points from January to December. Last year it moved 18 points.

Investors watched and were actually starting to feel pretty good by late summer. The Fed made strong statements that it would raise its shortterm interest rate, which it finally did by only .25 percent in December.

Then, all of a sudden, a stench started coming from China. Data began to surface that hinted to a slowing growth rate in China. Then the Chinese government tried to stop it, and demonstrated to everyone that it was powerless to do so. This did not make investors comfortable.

With the troubles in Europe, China and most of the countries that feed China with raw materials, the U.S. dollar got strong. This made our goods and services more expensive compared to our foreign competitors at a time

when the world was being frugal.

So investors are buying bonds and safe investments, and those same average interest rates for the past few weeks have been below 3.625 percent. If you have looked at your 401(k) lately, you probably know this. If you haven’t, don’t. I never thought I’d be saying this in 2016, but it could be a great time to refinance.

Last year I read a good analogy.

The U.S. economy is a big ship gliding through some rough global waters.

While the global economy seemed to be having trouble getting traction, we kept putting out good numbers. Until last January. The Fed was supposed to raise their rates again in March. I just read in the Wall Street Journal that a respected company put odds on them not raising rates before June at 83 percent, and not raising them at all this year at 50 percent.

Our big ship has been pushed off course a little. But who knows? The way things happen, we could be riding a wave in two months.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com; 770674-1433. Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Heritage Outfitters opens in Johns Creek Business name: Heritage Outfitters Owner: Bret Briggs Opened: After the first Heritage Outfitters opened in 2013 near Kennesaw State University; the Johns Creek location opened June 2015.

What: Briggs, who grew up in Dunwoody and lives in Sandy Springs, has great insight into the North Fulton market and trends.

Heritage Outfitters carries brands such as Southern Tide, Southern Marsh and Patagonia. In addition to being a specialty men’s clothing store, it also carries women’s and youth clothing.

Address: 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 160, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Emory Healthcare infusion services expand in Johns Creek

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m.

Phone: 470-545-3923 Website: heritageoutfitter. com

Business name: Winship at Emory Johns Creek Hospital Infusion Center Opened: In 2012; expanded to a full-time facility in November 2015 What: The center provides referring physicians and their patients access to a full range of outpatient infusion and injection services, chiefly chemotherapy, injections, blood and blood product transfusions, IV medication treatments,

antibiotic therapy, phlebotomy, hydration and lab draws.

Address: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 1st Floor, Suite 107, Physicians Plaza, 6335 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Phone: 404-778-7777 Website: www.emoryhealthcare.org/cancer/ infusion-services.html

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JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY PRESENTS SIDE BY SIDE

The JCSO welcomes the Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra and their conductor Rolando Salazar as they share the stage with the JCSO professionals for the first part of the concert evening. Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Theater at Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek .

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What: With 10 participating restaurants, there is something to please everyone’s inner foodie during Alpharetta Restaurant Week. Most menu prices are $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner.

When: Feb. 21-27 More info: awesomealpharetta.com/ what-to-do/alpharetta-restaurant-week

MILTON MAYOR’S RUN PRESENTS JOG FOR A CAUSE

What: As part of the 7th annual Milton Mayor’s Run, the city of Milton will bring the 13th annual Jog for a Cause to the community to fight childhood cancer.

When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Where: Freedom Park at Deerfield Parkway at Webb Road More info: cityofmiltonga.us

CUPCAKE ROAD RACE TO SUPPORT JESSE’S HOUSE

What: The 4th annual Cupcake Road Race 15k/5k and Baby Cake, benefitting the 2016 Leadership Forsyth class project. This year’s class is providing a much-needed recreation room remodel and sports court at Jesse’s House for girls.

When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Totally Running, 405 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: RunSignup.com King’s Ridge Christian School 3rd Annual 5K Ridge Run What: Join King’s Ridge Christian School for their 3rd Annual Ridge Run 5K and 1 Mile.

When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 6 a.m.

Where: King’s Ridge Christian School, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta More info: kingsridgecs.org

2016 FAMILY & BUSINESS EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR

What: Natural and manmade disasters, civil unrest, terrorism and war have

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Come join us as we teach you back-tobasics skills, knowledge and encouragement When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall Event Center, 2 Park Place, Alpharetta More info: AmericanHeritageSocietyofGeorgia.com

What: Northside Hospital’s Cancer Institute is offering a community screening to determine men’s risk for developing prostate cancer. Registration required.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m.

Where: Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Building C, Suite 100/110, Alpharetta More info: Call 404-531-4444 to schedule an appointment.

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW

What: The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will present their 34th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at historic Bulloch Hall, featuring around 200 quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout the antebellum home.

When: When: Friday, March 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Continues through March 13.

Where: Bullock Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: bhqg.org

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN TO SHOW “WOODLAWN”

What: Fellowship Christian School will host a free showing of the movie, “Woodlawn.” Blake Burgess, who portrayed fullback Mike Allyson, will attend. The true story focuses on a high school football team that brought the message of Jesus to the newly desegregated Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1973.

When: Sunday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.

Where: FCS Paladin Gym, 10965 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fellowshipchristianschool.org

RUMCK SEMIANNUAL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE

What: The Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten will host its semiannual children’s consignment sale in the church fellowship hall. There will be three overflowing rooms with more than 200 consignors.

Many of the items are 50 percent off on Saturday.

When: Wednesday, March 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Also March 5, 8 a.m.-noon.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/rumck

15TH ANNUAL ROSWELL ROOTS FESTIVAL

What: One of the largest and most comprehensive celebrations of black history and culture in the Southeast, the festival will feature a variety of events.

When: Activities through Feb. 29 Where: Various locations throughout Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

ISLAM, SHARI’A AND THE SECULAR STATE

What: Professor Abdullahi Ahmed AnNa’im will be giving a talk titled “Islam, Shari’a and the Secular State.”

When: Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Where: Istanbul Cultural Center, 591 North Main St, Alpharetta More info: eventbrite.com/e/american-muslims-in-the-21st-century-tickets-19517593648

CHOPIN SOCIETY OF ATLANTA PIANO RECITAL

What: Music by Gulnara Fatykhova, Elodie Vignon Nikolai Saratovsky.

When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: chopinatlanta.org

3RD ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT: PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

What: The opening reception for “People, Places and Thingamabobs,” the 3rd annual Roswell Fine Arts Alliance juried invitational show.

When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell Fine Arts Alliance, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

AN EVENING AT THE PIANO WITH DAVID NEVUE

GIBBS GARDENS OPENS WITH ACRES OF DAFFODILS

What: Gibbs Gardens opens for the 2016 season. Through mid-April, view the largest display of daffodils in the country. More than 50 acres of daffodils — 20+ million blossoms — create a panorama of sunbeam-yellow blossoms.

When: Special events throughout March Where: Gibbs Gardens, 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground More info: gibbsgardens.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS ADULT WORKSHOP

What: In “Working in a Material World,” learn how to use, and where to find, the most current materials being used by puppetry professionals. Get an insider’s look at patterning, hand stitching, draping, working with foam, selecting fabrics, and using glues safety and effectively.

When: Feb. 23-Feb. 25, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 More info: puppet.org

What: Join pianist/composer David Nevue for an evening of piano music in an intimate concert setting. Nevue will be playing fan favorites from his 15 albums, plus featuring music from his newest album, “Winding Down.”

When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.

Where: PianoWorks piano gallery, 2805 Buford Highway, Duluth More info: www.davidnevue.com.

THE KINGDOM HEIRS IN CONCERT

What: Come enjoy one of Southern gospel music’s top male quartets, and their new look.

When: Sunday, Feb. 28; meal at 5 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Hopewell Baptist Church, 15730 Hopewell Road, Milton More info: 678-315-1931 or 770-8452228

“PETER AND THE STARCATCHER” IN ROSWELL

What: In this Georgia Ensemble Theatre prequel to “Peter Pan,” you will be hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. A dozen actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters in this swashbuckling adventure.

Fun for the whole family.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Continues through March 13; times vary.

Where: GET, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: Get.org

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AUTHOR DEBORAH WILES WRITING WORKSHOP: EXPLORING THE HERO’S JOURNEY — A PLOT WORKSHOP

“ADAM’S EVE” BY ACT1THEATER

What: What would you do if you opened your closet door and out popped a woman who claimed to be your soul mate? When it happens to Adam, he assumes Eve is part of a prank being pulled on him by his best friend, Mark.

An uplifting comedy, “Adam’s Eve” will touch both your heart and your funny bone.

When: Friday, March 4, 8 p.m. Shows continue through March 20, Fridays/ Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Theater, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com

ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER FEATURES ARTISTS’ WORKS

What: Works by two of North Fulton’s highly regarded artists, Joan Hilliard and Barry Etris, will be on exhibit, with originals available for purchase as well as a selection of prints.

Spruill Arts Student & Instructor When: Through February Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: visitroswellga.com

JAMES DAVIS: RESIDENT ARTIST EXHIBIT

What: This exhibition is a collection of objects and drawings providing a visual representation of the artist’s life.

When: Through March 4 Where: Art Center West Gallery, inside Leita Thompson Park, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: For a complete list of North Fulton events, go to afpls.org/events For a complete list of Forsyth events, go to forsythpl.org/eventCalendar/ eventCalendar.aspx

IMMIGRATION INFORMATION DESK

What: Edly Vliet of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is available to answer any questions concerning immigration and naturalization. Handouts provided. All ages.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

What: Award-winning author presents a workshop for writers ages 12-adults.

Sponsored by Friends of the Northeast/ Spruill Oaks Library and the Southern Breeze Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

When: Saturday, Feb. 27. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

CUMMING LIBRARY TWEEN MYSTERY AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS What: If you like a good mystery, Hollywood needs your help solving the case and figuring out “whodunit.” Wear your Oscar night best or just come as you are and join us for sleuthing fun and activities. Ages 10 and up. Please register to attend.

When: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

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

OUT OF THE BOX ART STUDIO: CELEBRATE FOLK ARTIST CLEMENTINE HUNTER

What: Create art using canvas with acrylics and 3-D papers. Ages 6-11.

Sponsored by Friends for Life Foundation.

When: Monday, Feb. 29, 3:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

ADVANCED NOTE TAKING

What: Huntington Learning Center teaches how to move your note taking to the next level. Middle and high school students and families.

When: Wednesday, March 2, 6 p.m.

Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Rainy day? Enjoy the outdoors inside!

Bummer! I’d planned to spend the afternoon in the out-of-doors, but the weather’s turned cold and nasty. It looks like I’m stuck inside.

What’s an outdoors type to do?

STEVE HUDSON One great posGet Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group sibility is to take advantage of technology and look in on the outdoors without leaving the comforts of home.

Georgia offers some great opportunities to do just that, as you’ll see if you check out these live-streaming wildlife cams around the state.

Berry College Eagle Cam: Ever wondered how bald eagles live? Find out with the Berry College eagle cam.

The Berry College eagles were first spotted in March 2012 and have been nesting there ever since. The pair produced two eaglets in early 2013, one in early 2014, and two more in 2015.

How’s it look for 2016? Good! The nest is now home to two new eaglets, currently identified as B6 (which hatched on Valentine’s Day) and B7 (which hatched one day later, on Feb. 15), and, thanks to the eagle cam, you can watch them grow up. Access the video by visiting berry.edu/eaglecam/.

It’s also available through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources at georgiawildlife.com/berryeaglecam, and the eagles even have their own Facebook page at facebook.com/berrycollegeeagles.

The Berry College eagle cam has become a national sensation. According to the college, millions of people view the nest cam each day. The cameras have microphones that provide a soundtrack to accompany your observations – and thanks to infrared capabilities, you can even watch the eagles at night.

An owl cam, too: Here’s another Georgia bird cam you might enjoy checking out – The Landings bird cam on Skidaway Island near Savannah.

This one lets you check out a pair of great horned owls nesting in an abandoned eagle’s nest in a dead pine tree.

There are currently two eggs in the nest, one laid Jan. 23 and one laid Jan. 26. Incubation takes between 30 and 37 days, so expect the first egg to hatch before Feb. 29. The second should hatch between Feb. 25 and March 3. Who knows? You might get to see one of the eggs hatch!

At this site, as with the Berry College site, infrared provides images even at night.

To check out the owls, visit landingsbirdcam.com or georgiawildlife. com/landingsbirdcam. This one has its own Facebook page, too, which you can check out at facebook.com/LandingsBirdCam. Fish too! If you’d rather take a virtual swim than climb virtual trees, you’ll be interested in the fish cam at the Go Fish Education Center in Perry, Georgia.

The fish cam lets you peer into a 15-foot deep, 60-foot-by-80-foot aquarium at Go Fish. This aquarium, the largest at the center, replicates the kind of habitat you’d find in the Georgia Piedmont.

What will you see on the video feed? Among the fish you might spot are several varieties of bass and crappie, bluegill, gar, common carp and the silver horse sucker. The biggest include a 12-pound female largemouth bass and a blue catfish weighing about 40 pounds. You might also glimpse an alligator snapping turtle.

Check out the fish cam at georgiawildlife.com/gofishcam.

But be forewarned: You’ll love these wildlife cams! Let me warn you, however, that they are addictive.

For instance, I should have had this column finished two hours ago.

But for the last little while I’ve been watching one of the bald eagles feeding the eaglets … after checking out the owls to see how the eggs are doing … and after spending more time than I want to admit watching fish swim around in middle Georgia.

I hope you’ll check them out.

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more. Check them out at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Lawmakers considering revising teacher evaluation 50 percent now tied to student achievement

BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — “Let me teach and let me do what I do best.”

In one sentence Ernie Lee, the 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year, summed up what many teachers across the state are likely feeling these days.

During a media symposium hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education last month, Lee addressed the results of a recent teacher survey which showed 44 percent of all teachers leave the profession in the first five years.

The primary reason cited for dissatisfaction was the number of mandated tests, with the new method for teacher evaluation coming in a close second.

And the survey respondents were not just a handful of the state’s most disgruntled teachers – the survey was answered by more than 53,000 Georgia teachers. That is nearly half of the state’s teaching workforce, according to officials with the Georgia Department of Educa-

tion, which commissioned the survey.

Lee, who teaches in Savannah, understands these sentiments, saying it goes against the reason why teachers choose the profession.

“What keeps them in the classroom is a passion,” said Lee, who left a career as an attorney in 2010 to become a teacher. “But a lot of teachers are very frustrated.”

In Fulton County, high rates of teacher exodus over the past few years have been a hot topic of discussion on the board of education. The system has put into place a number of programs to keep teachers in the classroom, including bonuses for new teachers, more money for teaching in high-needs schools, and professional development and support.

But still, a level of dissatisfaction over testing and evaluations lingers.

One North Fulton teacher, who asked to remain anonymous, said she has seen many colleagues leave the profession, and those who remain are frustrated.

“The joy of teaching and seeing our students explore, learn and get excited about the subjects is gone,” said the 10year veteran. “Now it’s like running on a track, trying to keep up and just get to

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the finish line any way we can. And by the finish line, I mean the tests. Falling short means we could lose our jobs.”

It appears state and national education officials are finally listening. The newly adopted Every Student Succeeds Act from the U.S. Department of Education reduces the number of federally mandated tests, as well as the mandate for teacher evaluations tied to student achievement.

Local districts are also re-evaluating the number of locally mandated tests required, and more than two-thirds of all districts in Georgia will have fewer of these tests this year than last.

At a minimum, officials with the Fulton County Schools have asked the state to match the federal testing mandates, which requires only 17 annual assessments, compared to the 32 required by Georgia.

But the onerous teacher evaluation method, at least for now, still stands.

Student achievement on the Georgia Milestones Assessments – the state’s mandatory annual assessment – still counts for a whopping 50 percent of a teacher’s evaluation.

Two pieces of legislation currently making their way through the gold

What keeps them in the classroom is a passion. But a lot of teachers are very frustrated.”

ERNIE LEE 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year dome may reduce these mandates.

Senate Bill 364 would still tie student achievement to teacher evaluations, but drops the impact from 50 percent to 30 percent (20 percent from Milestones and 10 percent from other assessments). This adjustment is only for districts that are either charter systems, like Fulton, or have flexibility waivers with the state.

Senate Bill 355 goes even further in decoupling student growth from teacher evaluations, dropping the 50 percentage down to 10 percent. It also creates an opt-out provision for mandated tests and prevents students or teachers from “punitive repercussions” based on opt out.

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GET’s ‘Starcatcher’ unbelievably imaginative Prequel to ‘Peter Pan’ plays to adult audiences

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Robert Farley should be in Vegas because he is on quite a roll. Last fall he opened the season with the Georgia premiere of “Calendar Girls,” which was GET’s alltime box office hit, and now he follows that with the Georgia premier of the five-time Tony-winning “Peter and the Starcatcher.”

It was a huge hit on Broadway, and only a few theaters now are being allowed to produce the play regionally. Farley was like the only kid in the candy store when he talked about it.

He got Heidi Cline McKerley, Atlanta’s hottest director, to direct “Calendar Girls,” so of course he snags her again to direct “Starcatcher.” That was mission one after securing the Georgia rights to “Starcatcher.”

“She gets all the the really, really big projects because she knows how do to them,” he said. “And ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is one of those because this play has a million moving parts to it.”

And yet the sets are quite spare.

Farley says the play takes a velvet touch to produce because “Starcatcher” is simply quite unique. It became apparent to Farley that this was a special

Molly Coyne and Jeremiah Parker Hobbs take audiences to the second star on the right and straight on until morning.

If you go What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Where: 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 Tickets: Prices start at $30 for Wednesdays, Thursdays and matinees; Friday nights start at $37, and Saturday nights start at $40. Book early for best prices.

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More info: www.get.org Box office 770-641-1260 play as soon as the cast and director gathered.

“It’s a theater event unlike anything you’ve ever experienced or seen.

Because it doesn’t matter if you are 5 or 55 or 75, it reminds you of what it is like to step into a theater for the first time and experience the magic of theater for the first time. It captures the magic of a live performance for the first time.”

Farley says no matter your age, you feel what he calls the lightness and darkness of childhood. “Everything we go through and everything we dream about is all in this play. It is absolutely magical. It is unlike anything I have ever experienced in the theater,” Farley said.

“It brings you to that feeling of what it was like to be a child again – to put on a pirate costume again. What it’s like to be a heroine. I mean, a 10-yearold and a 70-year-old will talk about the play in the same way.”

And it happens with a cast of 13 guys and one girl. Yet they play 100plus roles.

“And the girl has to carry the show,” he said.

Farley said he was more than pleased to bring back to GET Molly Coyne, whom GET regulars will recall wowed audiences as Eliza in last year’s GET hit, “My Fair Lady.”

“It was a play every theater in Georgia wanted to do, and it’s a play every actor in Georgia wanted to be a part of,” Farley said. “And in the incredible theater scene around Georgia, it is in Roswell, Georgia, at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre that gets to do the show.”

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Before there was “Peter Pan,” there was “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The Tony-winning Broadway play makes its Georgia debut at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Molly Coyne, Jeff McKerley and Jeremiah Parker Hobbs star in this imaginative prequel to the J.M. Barrie classic about the boy who never grew up.

it’s the captain’s cabin on a ship. Your And while GET doesn’t bill the show imagination is allowed to take over. as a musical, Farley said it is filled with Meanwhile these 14 actors are chamesong and dance. leons as they take on dozens of roles in “It’s a play with a lot of music and just two hours. some good swashbuckFarley calls the play ling songs and few riotously funny. Perhaps other surprises.” not surprising since it is Of course, as a based on the “Peter and prequel to “Peter Pan,” the Starcatchers’ novel “Starcatcher” foreco-written by Ridley shadows some familiar Pearson and Dave Barry, characters. A villainous syndicated humor columpirate named Black nist for the Miami Herald Stache plagued by a and author. crocodile “with a timing To have a play so issue” will morph into complex and yet simCaptain Hook. ple at the same time And Molly, of and a cast just running course, has a connecROBERT FARLEY through so many chartion to the Wendy that GET artistic director acters, it takes a special J.M. Barrie gave us. We director. also find out how the It takes a McKerley, Lost Boys became lost Farley said. “She is amazing. She just and Peter becomes Peter Pan. finished ‘Calendar Girls,’ our biggest So there you have it: 14 actors, 103 box office ever. She now has another hit roles, five Tony Awards on Broadway play, ‘Toxic Avengers,’ running at The and all in two marvelous hours. The Horizon Theatre. play is sponsored by Edward Jones “She’s not letting down on ‘StarInvestments with Paul Lang investment catcher.’ She is wildly imaginative.” advisor.

It is absolutely magical. It is unlike anything I have ever experienced in the theater.”

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Chopin Society brings 3 artists in concert Young artists circle the earth

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chopin Society of Atlanta is bringing three young concert pianists in the midst of a worldwide tour to play Saturday in Johns Creek.

Chopin Society President Dorota Lato said the society was pleased to secure Johns Creek United Methodist Church again for another of the organization’s concerts.

“It is a smaller venue than the one we use in Roswell, but people tell us they like to have it in Johns Creek,” Lato said. “I hope we can do this on a regular basis.”

The three artists are sponsored by the Belgian Arts Foundation and have been to Russia, China and lately played in Miami. Lato had read about their concert tour and managed to get a stop in Atlanta added to their concert schedule.

“They accepted our invitation. They will go from here back to Belgium and

conclude their tour there,” she said.

In addition to selections from the works of Chopin, the music will include works by Dubussy, Ravel, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. The artists include: Gulnara Fatykhova Born in Kazan, Russia, Fatykhova graduated in 2011 from the Kazan State Conservatory. A prizewinner of the Regional Bach Competition (2005), she also obtained the FATYKHOVA diploma of the Sofia Gubaidulina International Competition (Kazan, 2006). Since 2011, she has been on the faculty of the Fondation Bell’Arte while continuing to study at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

She has performed at concerts and festivals in Russia, Lithuania, France, Belgium and the U.S. Elodie Vignon Before she was old enough to read, Vignon demonstrated a keen interest in the piano. She won a gold medal at the Conservatory of Lyon in 2001 and joined the class of American pianist

Daniel Blumenthal at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

In addition, she has pursued a chamber music specialization course at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Since 2010, she has studied with VIGNON Nelson Delle-Vigne as a member of the Fondation Bell’Arte.

Vignon started performing publicly at a very young age, and has continued to perform all over Europe and the United States. She has recorded a solo CD, playing works by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy.

Nikolai Saratovsky Saratovsky is an internationally acclaimed Russian concert pianist. He began his piano studies at the age of 6. He gave his first solo recital when he was only 9 and performed with a SARATOVSKY symphony orchestra shortly thereafter.

He entered the prestigious Central

Chopin Society Concert When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Tickets: $25 Music School in Moscow at the age of 15 and later was accepted to enroll at both the Moscow State Conservatory and at the Juilliard School in New York.

He completed his master’s degree work in 2013. Saratovsky has performed in major concert halls around the world, including the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. He has had concert engagements in Russia, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Japan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Canada and the U.S. In 2015, Saratovsky became a member of the International Certificate for Piano Artists program, based in Brussels.

He also performs four-hand piano duets with his older brother, Sergei.

He has received numerous awards, at least one in almost every year since 2003, including one bestowed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in recognition of his musical accomplishment.

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To make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: emoryjohnscreek or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Monthly Thirsty Thursday! events to benefit area businesses ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Alpharetta Tech Network will be partnering on a monthly community networking event, Thirsty Thursday!, at Village Tavern, 11555 Rainwater Drive, Alpharetta.

“We are delighted to partner with the Alpharetta Chamber to offer our members a monthly after-hours opportunity to connect with members of the local business community. We’re confident that this will quickly become a don’t-miss event for members of both of our organizations,” said Karen Cashion, GATN president.

The after-hours event, which will take place the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will provide businesses in or around Alpharetta an opportunity to network and meet new people.

Open to anyone who would like to attend, the event will be $15 for members of either organization, or $20 for visitors. RSVP’s can be sent to either alpharettachamber.com or gatnconnect. org.

Testing: Continued from Page 10 nity [to follow the federal lead] which reduces the testing requirements,” said Anderson.

Anderson said one of the legislative priorities from Fulton School is to limit testing to what is required

by ESSA, and leave the rest of the assessment decisions to the schools and teachers.

The decision to ‘Opt Out’ Another dilemma facing school officials is parents exercising their rights to opt their children out of the Georgia Milestones assessments.

Last year, more than 1,500 students opted out of the Milestones, with many parents saying they did not want their students sitting through the mandated assessments.

Opting out had no impact in a “hold harmless” year, but that is not the case this year.

“This year there are implications if [students] opt out, and the board has to inform the public of what that path looks like moving forward,” said

“We could not be more thrilled to be partnering with an organization the caliber of GATN to continue to provide new opportunities for our member businesses to grow. While like-minded in mission, both the Chamber and GATN provide unique opportunities to Alpharetta that an event like this will help to showcase,” said Chamber President Hans Appen.

The Alpharetta Chamber advances and promotes the economic environment for business, and advocates responsive government and quality education, while preserving Alpharetta’s unique community characteristics.

GATN’s purpose is to engage and strengthen the greater Alpharetta technology community by serving the interests of technology companies and professionals in North Fulton and South Forsyth, including technology companies in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs and south Forsyth County, through thoughtful leadership, education and networking events.

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In grades three through eight, students who do not take the Milestones must appear before a promotions board to determine advancement to the next grade level. For high school students, they would get a “zero” on a test that counts for 20 percent of their grade.

“That is not a Fulton County rule, that is a state [rule] and there is nothing we can do to change that as it stands today,” said Anderson.

Students who opted out of Milestones last year but came to school anyway were placed in an “appropriate environment” during testing. This year, that remains in place for grades three through eight, but high school students in school must take the Milestones, regardless of opt-out status.

“Because of the stakes involved, all students who come to school are going to sit and test,” said Anderson. “We have to do it [because] the implications for their grades are so severe.”

Overruling a parent’s opt-out request did not go over well with school board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta, who said the school system should not play that role.

“I have a really hard time saying the parent is not the ultimate authoritarian for their [child],” said Reeves.

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Johns Creek High School seniors Clara and Greta Conboy sign their letters of intent as parents Bob and Diane Conboy look on. Rear row are from left Principal Jimmy Zoll, Athletic Director Jason Holcombe, coach Theo Economos, and coach Michael Mallen.

JCHS’ Conboy twins to play soccer at Winthrop University JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek seniors Clara and Greta Conboy signed letters of intent to play soccer at Winthrop University.

The Conboys have played soccer for 14 years, including all four years at Johns Creek High School as varsity starters.

Fittingly the twins both are serving as team captains their senior year.

Clara is a four-year Scholar Athlete. Her other accomplishments include being a part of Concorde Five Elite, RPL, SRPL, ECNL, and a two time

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West dominates Newton, advances to Elite Eight West’s defense shuts down Lady Rams

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Where the West Forsyth Lady Wolverines are concerned, it is easy to focus on their offense. They have averaged 53 points per game this season. Senior Jenna Staiti has scored more than 30 points in three consecutive games. What’s more, last Friday, their offense put up 70 points against a Newton defense that had previously allowed an average of 46 points per game.

As the old adage goes, “Defense wins championships,” and if West hopes to capture a state title, they will need the kind of defensive play they had against Newton last Friday in the second round of the Georgia High School Association state playoffs.

“Our defense was the story of the game,” said West Head Coach David May, following West’s 70-33 win over Newton to advance to their first-ever Elite Eight berth. “[Newton] was averaging 63 points a game and they shoot a ton of free

throws. Our girls did a really good job in the first half of staying disciplined and not committing silly fouls,” May said. “We also did a great job rebounding against a team that rebounds really well. I was more proud of, more than anything, how we stepped up and played defensively.”

West allowed just 17 points through three quarters, giving up just 4 points in the third.

West’s offensive play was also stellar with the senior duo of Staiti and Jane Ortlip scoring a combined 49 points.

Staiti finished the game with 34 points, 19 rebounds and five steals in less than three quarters. She had already compiled a double-double before halftime.

Ortlip scored 15 for the Wolverines, adding two rebounds and a steal.

Staiti, Ortlip and the entire West offensive got out to a fast start.

Staiti and Ortlip hit 3-pointers to open the game before West opened up a 23-8 lead after a fast-paced first quarter.

West’s offense did not let up, evading Newton’s press and working the ball well around the perimeter. Meanwhile, West’s defense began to completely shut down Newton’s offense, forcing

outside shots and coming down with nearly all defensive rebounds in the first half.

West did not let up after halftime, when they led 40-13, and eventually extended their lead to 60-17 before Staiti and other starters were subbed out.

All 13 players on the West roster would earn minutes on the floor in what was West’s final home game of the season as tournament play moves to the University of West Georgia this week.

After the win, May said, “The girls played really, really well. They were focused and the seniors were on a mission. They wanted to go out for their last home game and make some memories and I don’t think they can have a better memory than [this] game. They advance to the Elite Eight in front of a great crowd, a great student section and it was great to see them step it up a few notches mentally and physically.”

West will face Cherokee this Friday at 3 p.m. at UWG.

Other Class 6A games: Campbell 70-Lambert 65 (boys) Region 6-AAAAAA champions Lambert fell to Campbell in the sec-

... With just seconds remaining, Milton’s Justin Brown hit a buzzer beating 3-pointer to earn Milton the 56-54 win in dramatic fashion. ond round, ending their season. In a back-and-forth contest, Lambert found themselves down for most of the fourth quarter and were unable to limit Campbell’s scoring even without standout performances from Andrew Melms and Connor Mannion.

Milton 56-Tift County 54 (boys) Milton advanced to the Elite Eight with a thrilling win over a talented Tift County team. The Eagles were down by 12 at halftime but were able to gradually decrease Tift County’s lead. With just seconds remaining, Milton’s Justin Brown hit a buzzer beating 3-pointer to earn Milton the 56-54 win in dramatic fashion. Milton will face Campbell this Friday in the Elite Eight.

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Baseball season now in full swing Many teams with a new look for the 2016 campaign

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With the beginning of the 2016 baseball season underway, many local teams have undergone drastic changes from last year, including Blessed Trinity and King’s Ridge, both of which will be seeking their third consecutive state championships this year. For Roswell and all five Forysth County teams, the 2016 season will be their last in Class 6A as they join the newly formed Class 7A next season.

Lambert, the two-time defending Region 6-AAAAAA champions, will be without Seth Beer, who graduated early and will be playing for Clemson this season. Beer had a perfect 1.000 percentage fielding from the outfield last season and led the Longhorns in hits, RBIs and home runs. Beer was also 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA on the mound.

Along with Beer, other players lost to graduation last season include Brad Leathers, J.D. Dutka and Will Dunavant, all of whom compiled .400-plus hitting.

However, the Longhorns return catcher Kyle McCann, pitchers Turner Scrubs and Cole Varner, and fielder Josh McAllister.

Johns Creek, which finished fourth in the region after capturing the region title in 2013 and finishing second in 2014, will look to bounce back from their first sub-.500 season since joining Region 6-AAAAAA, where they had an 11-13 overall record last year and missed out on the state playoffs for the first time in three years.

The Gladiators will return Marcus White, the region’s Defensive Player of the Year last season. Jonathon Moran and Jace Mercer will also return for

the Gladiators. Moran batted .357 with 11 RBIs last season as Mercer hit .340 and had a 3-2 record with a 2.39 ERA pitching.

Also in Region 6-AAAAAA, West Forsyth will look to continue their successes of last season, when they were named co-region champions with Lambert, but they will have to do so with an abundance of rising players.

West graduated 12 seniors in 2015, leaving gaps in pitching, second and third base, as well as in their outfield.

In Region 5-AAAAAA, Milton will be seeking their seventh consecutive trip to the state playoffs. The Eagles won the state championship in 2013 and were state runner-up in 2014.

The Eagles are coming off a 19-8 overall record last season, when they finished third in the region, snapping their five-year winning streak of region championships.

Milton will face a challenge in region play once again this year as they face defending state runner-up Wheeler and talented teams from Pope, Etowah and Roswell.

Forsyth Central will be defending their Region 7-AAAAA title this season and will do so with much of the core of last season’s team.

The Bulldogs return shortstop Taylor Bauman, center fielder Parker Biedere and pitcher Parker Morrison.

Graduation did mean losses for the Bulldogs on the mound, with seniors Reed Clark and Logan Howard gone.

Sophomore Ethan Hankins returns, as does Morrison, who amassed a 7-2 record last season.

In Class 3A, Blessed Trinity has assembled quite an impressive resume since their inception in 2001.

The Titans have won six region championships, three state championships and have made the state playoffs for 13 consecutive seasons.

The Titans will enter the 2016 campaign as the two-time defending state champions.

A major reason for the Titans’ success last season, when they boasted a

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Blessed Trinity will be seeking their third consecutive state championship this season.

Johns Creek’s Marcus White returns for the Gladiators this year after winning the Region 6-AAAAAA Defensive Player of the Year honors last season.

33-2 overall record, was their pitching.

Brad Spinner was 11-1 pitching for the Titans in 12 appearances, compiling a 0.64 ERA. Though the Titans will be without Spinner, who graduated last year, they return a strong trio of righthanded pitchers in seniors Hayden Lehman and Jackson Svete along with junior Cole McNamee.

Lehman, Svete and McNamee were a combined 21-0 last season. Lehman had 59 strikeouts and gave up just nine earned runs in 50 innings last season. Svete gave up just 13 hits in 32 2/3 innings and McNamee did not allow a single earned run after facing 65 batters. The trio, along with Spinner, compiled the lowest ERA in the state at 1.04 for the entire season.

The Titans also graduated catcher Cody Roberts, who was named the Class 3A Defensive Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015, and shortstop Jack Dunn.

While BT looks to three-peat in Class 3A, King’s Ridge will be looking to do the same in Class A. King’s Ridge had a record of 57-9 the past two seasons on their way to two consecutive region and state titles.

However, the Tigers lost five key players to graduation last season, including three starting pitchers and the first four hitters in their lineup.

With the main pitching core of the past two seasons gone, expect to see more of seniors Kyle Brnovich and John Byrnes. Brnovich was 2-0 with a 2.86 ERA in 14 appearances last season while Byrnes was 2-0 with a 0.37 ERA in 11 appearances.

Junior catcher Lawson Hill returns for the Tigers after leading the team in hits, RBIs, at-bats and hitting percentage last year.

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St. Francis dominates in first round Both boys and girls win by 50-plus points

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Neither the St. Francis boys or girls teams left any doubt that they are favorites to win the state basketball championships, which would be a repeat for both teams. The boys and girls teams opened the Class A state playoffs with huge wins in backto-back games last Saturday.

The boys, the No. 2 seed in the state playoffs, manhandled Savannah Christian and put up huge offensive numbers, advancing to the second round with a 95-43 victory.

Later that night, it was the girls’ turn to dominate.

The Lady Knights, the No. 1 seeded and No. 3 team in the state, blew out First Presbyterian Day 80-23.

The boys, who are seeking to three-

peat as Class A champions, were led in scoring by All-American Kobi Simmons, who scored 25 and added eight rebounds, a block and a steal.

Anthony Showell added 21 points, four rebounds and two steals, and Chance Anderson scored 12 with 10 rebounds. Every member of the Knights’ 17-man roster put up numbers in a statistical category in the win.

Simmons scored the opening 7 points for the Knights, but midway through the first, the score remained close at 13-7. St. Francis then began an 8-0 run and never looked back.

The Knights’ offensive production remained high throughout the game as their defense forced nine steals and forced the Raiders to shoot outside while dominating in rebounding.

The Knights continued to build their lead, which included two highlight reel dunks from Simmons, to outscore Savannah Christian 28-11 in the third, cruising to an eventual 95-43 win.

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For the No. 1 seeded girls, who are seeking their third state championship in four years, the same story can be told.

Midway through the first, the Lady Knights led No. 16-seed First Presbyterian Day by 5 when Head Coach Aisha Kennedy called a timeout.

After the game, she said “I wanted them to play fast. We sometimes have a slow start and so we wanted to focus on playing fast through four quarters.”

After the timeout, St. Francis picked up their tempo, as well as their scoring, and finished the first quarter on a 13-0 run.

Holding their foot hard on the gas pedal, the Lady Knights outscored FPD 41-11 over the next quarters, with subs clinching the 80-23 win in the fourth.

Sophomore Jala Jordan scored 30 for the Lady Knights, adding 12 rebounds, four steals and two blocks.

Maya Dodson compiled 16 points, nine rebounds and three steals and Nichel Tampa had 10 points with five steals.

The Lady Knights’ defense forced a remarkable 22 steals in the win, which made Kennedy proud.

“Our focus at practice all week was defense. Defense wins championships, so the better our defense is, the better we are as a team,” said Kennedy.

For the second consecutive year, the Lady Knights will face Mount Paran Christian in the second round with tipoff set for Thursday at 3 p.m. at KSU. The Lady Knights beat Mount Paran last year 62-48.

Kennedy said though her team is young, she believes they have the experience to make another state championship appearance.

“We are a young team but we do have a lot of playoff experience and I think that will help us get to Macon [for the state championship game],” she said.

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St. Francis’ Jala Jordan led the Lady Knights in scoring with 30 points in their 80-23 blowout win in the first round of the Class A state playoffs.

Other Class A games: Whitefield Academy 56 King’s Ridge Christian 55 (boys) The season for King’s Ridge ended with a bitter loss to Whitefield Academy. King’s Ridge led by 1 with 15 seconds remaining before Whitefield reclaimed the lead with two free throws.

With the game on the line, the Tigers’ Ellis Merriweather was fouled with 1.7 seconds remaining but missed both free throws, allowing Whitefield to scrape by with the 1-point victory.

Calvary Day 56 Fellowship Christian 36 (girls) For the second consecutive season, the FCS girls were knocked out in the first round of the state playoffs with a 20-point loss to Calvary Day.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 shots, the woman began to chase the suspect, later identified as a 20-yearold Roswell man. The pair ran down North Point Parkway to Mansell Road and the intersection of Ga. 400.

An officer working a traffic accident in the area witnessed a woman chasing after a man toward the intersection.

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say the man shot several times at the woman. Police caught this fight and gunshots on video.

Gordon said the woman was lucky to be alive.

The man produced a handgun and fired two shots at point-blank range, missing her. “One bullet went through her sleeve,” he said.

Police caught up with the couple, arresting the man after a brief chase and detaining the woman.

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Accident on Castleberry Industrial results in fatality CUMMING, Ga. — On Feb. 18 at 5:40 p.m., deputies with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on Castleberry Industrial Drive off Castleberry Road, inside the city of Cumming’s jurisdiction.

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The crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.

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 3, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday March 28, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-19/CU-15-15/V-15-34 Old Milton Medical Office/Avitas Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2 acres from R-12 and R-10M to DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) in order to develop a medical office.

Conditional uses are also requested to allow a “Clinic”, medical office use, and an ”Accessory retail” use up to 25% of the floor area of an office building as well as a “restaurant” use. Variances are requested for a reduced rear yard setback from 3’ to 0’, to reduce the 50’ transitional buffer to 0’, to eliminate the requirement for a 10’ wide landscape strip between parking bays, sign variance and variance to parking for more than 120% of the required spaces to be impervious. The property is located on 2505, 2525, and 2545 Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-15-12/V-16-05 Old Milton Holdings/DT-LW Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2 acres from O-P and R-12 to DT-LW (Downtown-Live-Work) to construct 10 “for sale” detached homes and 7 “for-sale” attached townhomes. Variances are requested for the 40’ height limit to build 42’ single family homes and 45’ townhomes. The property is located on the south side of Thompson Street and east of Haynes Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749 & 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-16-01/V-16-03 Parkway 400 Consideration of a request to change the condition of zoning from 131 rooms to 132 rooms on MP-14-09 Parkway 400 Hotel. Variances are requested for a reduced side yard setback from 10’ to 0’ to allow the parking deck to be continuous from Phase 1 to Phase 2 and a variance to the front setback along Kimball Bridge Road from 65’ to 25’ to allow the parking deck to be closer to the road. The property is located south of Old Milton Parkway across from Avalon. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 804, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. CLUP-16-01/Z-16-02 Lehigh Homes/130 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 3 acres from R-15 to DT-R (Downtown Residential) to construct 9 “for sale” detached homes as well as a request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density Residential” to “Medium Density” Residential. The property is located on 130 Cumming Street. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1253 and 1254, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. Z-15-09/V-15-27 Providence Group/DT-LW Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 7 acres from R-12 and O-I to DT-LW(Downtown Live-Work) to construct “for-sale” attached residential and an office building. A variance is requested to allow a gated entrance to the residential portion and a variance to allow front entry homes on the lots 13-27. The property is located on the south side of Old Milton Parkway and east of Haynes Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 748 & 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. PH-15-26 Update to the Downtown Master Plan Map Consideration of a map revision to the Downtown Master Plan Map to incorporate additional land along Canton Street. g. MP-15-07/CLUP-15-08/V-15-21 Duke Realty/Windward Master Plan (City Council Only) Consideration of a request to amend approximately 16 acres of the Windward Master Plan in order to permit 24 single-family “for sale” detached homes as well as a request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Low Density” Residential. A variance for the required buffer from 50’ to allow 0’ adjacent to commercial property is also requested. The property is located on the north side of Webb Bridge just east of North Point Parkway. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lots 1178, 1243, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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DEATH NOTICES Morris Cecil “Cowboy” Chadwick, age 78, of Cumming, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

John E. O’Connell, age 95, of Cumming, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016.

Arrangements by McDonald Family Funeral Homes.

Cathy Fitzpatrick, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ralph Parks of Atlanta, passed away February 15, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Barbara Jean Freeman, age 75, of Cumming, passed away February 12, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

BYARS

FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Services

William Michael Jones, age 75, of Cumming, passed away February 11, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald Family Funeral Homes.

Mae Landi of Roswell, passed away February 11, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Clyde Poovey of Milton, passed away February 13, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Scott, 8 months, of Cumming, passed away February 8, 2016.

Arrangements by McDonald Family Funeral Homes.

Marty Charles Senft, age 89, of Cumming, passed away February 16, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Charles Turco, age 77, of Cumming, passed away February 11, 2016.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Lyda Strock of Ellijay, passed away February 11, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

FUNERAL HOME

Albert E. Wilson, age 61, of Marietta, passed away February 14, 2016.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

BYARS

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Nancy Lawson Thomas, age 56, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Randall Thurmond of Woodstock, passed away February 11, 2016.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and attempting to elude a police officer. ►► Paul E. Annison, 56, of Chattahoochee Road, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to obey a traffic-control device. ►► Chelsea Laural Gullia, 28, of Truehedge Trace, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 5 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and impeding traffic. ►► Alexander Matthew Karp, 27, of Suwanee, was arrested Feb. 6 on

Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Christopher Blake Newsome, 27, of Gwinnett County, was arrested Feb. 7 on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Cumming for DUI, suspended license and driving on the wrong side of an undivided roadway. ►► Brock Jeffery Foreman, 36, of Horseshoe Creek Lake, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 7 on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and child endangerment. ►► Corban Samuel Edwards, 24, of English Oak Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 31 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy Jerry Wilkerson, 22, of Jackson, Georgia, was arrested Jan. 30 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI, open

container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Eduardo Novoa-Gutierrez, 26, of Glenwood Place, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 30 on Glenwood Place in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, no license, possession of cocaine and possession of drug-related items. ►► Nora Angelica Cabreva, 24, of Wake Robin Way, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 30 on Hutchinson Road in Cumming for DUI, possession of marijuana and too fast for conditions.

Drug arrests ►► Patricia A. West, 45, of Old Holcomb

Bridge Road, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 27 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Derrick O’Mare Thompson, 23, of Preston Oaks Drive, Johns Creek, was

arrested Jan. 28 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and noise violation. ►► Christopher Channing Grant, 23, of Old Ferry Way, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 29 on Laurel Circle in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Samuel W. Carter, 23, of Smyrna, was arrested Feb. 6 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Timothy Deantae Gober, 29, of Austell, was arrested Feb. 4 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and forgery. ►► Alejandra Delacruz, 25, of Lawrenceville, was arrested Feb. 2 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, wanted person, expired tag and suspended license.

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 45 Bargains

Medical Equipment

Real Estate

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4215 Fairway Villas Drive

4205 Fairway Villas Drive

Completely remodeled, like-new home on the golf course with a master on the main. Open kitchen with granite and new high-end appliances, finished in-law suite on the terrace level with full kitchen, fireside family room and more!

Elegant, renovated home sits on the 7th green. The two-story foyer opens to the large dining room and living room and the family room overlooks the spacious deck that is perfect for entertaining!

5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, fmls 5639578

4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, fmls 5611934

O F F E R E D FO R $ 8 59,0 0 0

O F F E R E D FO R $78 5,0 0 0

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