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Milton to perform ‘Mary Poppins’ MILTON, Ga. – Milton Theatre Company will produce six performances of “Mary Poppins,” the weekend of March 28. There will be a total of six 7 p.m. performances beginning Thursday, March 26 - Saturday, March 28. Mary Poppins is one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, and as a musical has received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

If you go What: MHS Theatre performance of “Mary Poppins” Where: Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton When: 7 p.m. March 26-28. Info: www.miltontheatrecompany.com Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft as well as unique special effects and illusion The Milton Theatre production is directed by Renee Denney, with Sim Jones as technical director. “Mary Poppins is the biggest show with the most technical challenges that we have ever produced at Milton High School,” said Denney. “We are trying hard to capture the wonder and magic while exploring the struggles within the

Milton Theatre will perform “Mary Poppins” the weekend of March 26-28. family dynamic. The theme of finding our way as a family is universal and relatable for all families.” The show is entered along with 50 other high school productions in the prestigious Shuler Hensley Awards that recognize excellence in Musical Theatre.

21 arrested in gambling ring bust Alpharetta raids local restaurant By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On the evening of March 16, police from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek raided the Pepperoni’s Tavern restaurant on Old Milton Parkway. They were in search of an illegal gambling operation. Twentyone people were arrested. Police suspected a “Calcutta Auction” style

gambling operation was taking place inside the restaurant in violation of Georgia law. A Calcutta Auction occurs when gamblers bid among themselves to "buy" each of the contestants, with each contestant being assigned to the highest bidder. The contestant will then pay out to the owner a predetermined proportion of the pool depending on how it performs in the tournament. The event was posted as a private party at

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Performances will be on Thursday, March 26 – Saturday, March 28. All performances are 7 p.m. evening shows. Reserved seating tickets are available by going to www. miltontheatrecompany.com. Milton Theatre is at Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway Milton, Ga.

Milton imposes citywide moratorium Council considers conservation subdivision design ordinance MILTON, Ga. - Monday night Milton’s elected officials passed an emergency moratorium on land disturbance permits across the city to hold the status quo while

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Alpharetta police officers distributed soccer balls and other toys to children in an Alpharetta on Tuesday, March 10, in an attempt to build trust in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. The toys were purchased by police officers and were well-received by children, who immediately set up goals and started playing ball. “This is largely a Spanish-speaking neighborhood and we want these citizens to know they can call us when they have been victimized,” said Alpharetta police officer Jennifer Howard. “There is a tendency in some cultures for people to handle things themselves. We want people to report criminal activity and feel comfortable with us.” The department hopes to continue the soccer ball program and make it a regular part of community outreach efforts. Those interested in donating soccer balls or other toys, contact officer Jennifer Howard at 678-787-1476. —Jonathan Copsey

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Flooring taken from home MILTON, Ga. – A pallet of 35 bundles of finished hardwood flooring went missing March 9. The victim, the builder, told police the flooring was delivered to the construction site the prior Friday, March 6. Sometime over the weekend, someone stole the wood. Workers were on the site the day before, March 8, and said the flooring was still there. The flooring is valued at $3,900. Other items on the site, such as electronics and appliances, were not taken.

Couple scamming Home Depots MILTON, Ga. – A California couple is suspected in defrauding Home Depot

Alpharetta Police Officer Maurice Bradford hands out soccer balls and toys to local children. out of hundreds of dollars more than 160 times across the country. They hit the store on Windward Parkway in November of last year. Store employees told police the couple would take high-priced items to the self-checkout and scan a lowerpriced item’s bar code. They would pay for that item. They would also create fake receipts to get cash back from returns. According to the store, this couple has worked their way through the country hitting more than 160 stores.

Johns Creek cars broken into JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two residents reported their cars entered over two days. One resident on Landing Entry reported March 9 that someone broke into her car the prior night. Her garage door was open overnight and the car unlocked. Taken was a purse containing credit cards and cash. The other resident, of Stoney Ridge Lane, reported a similar incident March 12. Someone entered her open garage and rummaged through her car, which was unlocked. Taken was a purse containing a checkbook, cash and credit cards.

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Employee suspected in $2K theft JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A grocery store employee is suspected of stealing $2,000 in gift cards in February. The Kroger store on State Bridge Road claims the employee loaded two gift cards – one for GameStop and another for MasterCard – with $500 each on Feb. 18. The employee then did not pay for the cards. The incident was then repeated three days later for the same items and values. The employee in question reportedly stopped showing up for work after the second incident.

Missing: 107 key fobs JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone stole 107 key fobs while they were in transit to a Johns Creek resident Feb. 21. The victim told police he ordered the fobs at online retailer eBay from a seller. When the package arrived, it was empty and appeared to be cut open. The seller claimed the package shipped with the contents. The victim paid $612 for the 107 key fobs.

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Woman hit by car in Sprouts parking lot FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman was pushing her shopping cart with her son in it March 11 when she was hit by a car in the Sprouts parking lot, 4385 Idlewood Drive. The woman reportedly told officers she was walking to her car when she noticed a car backing up toward her. The car reportedly struck her and the shopping cart where her son was sitting. She told officers out of instinct she pushed the cart away and took the brunt of the impact on her left side. A male driver reportedly got out of the car and started yelling at the woman, asking her what she was thinking. She allegedly yelled back, and employees and customers came over to see if she was OK. She said she then became scared of the driver and decided to take her son home. The man went into the store. Later that day, the woman called officers because her side was starting to hurt and

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Suspicious box shuts down part of Freedom Parkway FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On March 16, a suspicious box was delivered to Rite Aid, 2820 Keith Bridge Road. A manager called the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to report the box and reportedly told officers it had been there for about 45 minutes. Officers observed the box with some words on it inside a white plastic garbage bag. None of the employees witnessed who dropped the box off, according to officers. Officers moved the box to the rear parking area and blocked the area off. They called in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation bomb unit, and Freedom Parkway was shut down in front of the store so no one would enter the parking lot. Once the bomb unit arrived, they reportedly determined the box was liquid floor shine. No other suspicious items were located.

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DUI arrests ►► Ilya Nenashev, 23, of Sandy

Springs was arrested March 7 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to yield when turning left. ►► Donald Robert Johnson, 47, of Lexington Farms Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 7 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and suspended license. ►► Shelly Robinson-Justice, 45, of Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, was arrested March 8 on Wills Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ki Won Choi, 60, of Woodstock was arrested Feb. 26 on Southbridge Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, following too closely and failure to exchange insurance information. ►► Daniel Mauricio Mejia, 44, of North Trace Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 27 on North Trace in Alpharetta for DUI, reckless

driving, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Patrick Devay Portis, 31, of Dania Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 28 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Rhonda Christine Meyer, 36, of Kennesaw was arrested Feb. 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Gina L. Ignatowski, 30, of Rochester, New York, was arrested Feb. 20 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and expired license.

Drug arrests ►► Luis Alexandro Larios, 21,

of Atlanta was arrested March 4 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Evan Nattiel Nix, 22, of Lexington Farms Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 4 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Naquasier Quania Breland, 22, of Grayson Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and failure to yield.

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NFLYFL to be tackle football provider Council reaches ‘tough decision’ By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council unanimously voted to select New Found Life Youth Football League for a

Council: Continued from Page 1 tance of applications for land disturbance permits on properties in agricultural and residential districts, including AG-1, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4A and T-2. The conservation subdivision, which sets aside an amount of land for conservation, is one of many options among Milton’s growing list of conservation and lifestyle initiatives. These include a conservation plan and growth strategies like form-based coding, transfer of development rights and community-based master planning. “By enacting this moratorium we thoroughly evaluate the possibility of requiring conservation subdivision design in Milton,” said Kathy Field, community develop-

contract to make the organization Milton’s tackle youth football provider at their March 16 meeting. The vote comes after a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation advisory board ment director for the City of Milton. “We hope to encourage better development patterns and facilitate the preservation of green space.” Mayor Joe Lockwood said the moratorium is a shortterm tool used to maintain our current state while staff and officials evaluate possible modifications to Milton’s code. “The important thing to realize in all this is that we, as a city council, remain committed to preserving and enhancing our rural character,” said Lockwood. “Our vision of being a distinctive community that embraces small town life and heritage remains strong” Citizens wanting to learn about Milton’s conservation subdivision ordinance plans should attend the Community Zoning Information Meeting at City Hall Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. —Jonathan Copsey

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to contract with the North Atlanta Football League, which is the provider for the city of Alpharetta. Councilmember Joe Longoria was absent the whole meeting. Councilmember Matt Kunz, a former NAFL coach, was part of the decision.

“As far as I’m concerned, I was elected by Milton residents,” Kunz said. “I’m willing to give a Milton resident with a Milton program an opportunity to build that program on Milton fields.” NFLYFL’s Milton Steelers

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Police broke up an illegal gambling ring in Alpharetta March 16, seizing $135,000 in cash, weapons and arresting 21 people.

Gambling: Continued from Page 1 the restaurant, with those inside there by invitation. In total, more than 60 people were detained in the restaurant. At 9 p.m., police served the search warrant for the establishment. Upon entry, in plain view, was a large NCAA tournament brackets board with patrons seated at tables with their betting paraphernalia and cash gambling. Documents were seized which indicated an organized

illegal gambling operation. Over $135,000 in cash, two loaded handguns along with other gambling paraphernalia was seized. Eight attendees were arrested and charged with felony commercial gambling while thirteen attendees were arrested for misdemeanor gambling for a total of 21 arrested. Some of the attendees had been previously arrested in another city in 2007 while participating in a similar gambling event. Additionally, some attendees have previous criminal records for offenses such as gambling, drug, and weapons charges.

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beginning at 10 a.m. Games, face painting, music and a visit from the Easter Bunny will be a part of the festivities ending at noon. Food trucks will be at the park with treats for sale, and the Milton Police and Fire Departments will be on hand to display their vehicles and equipment. Be sure to stop by and see them! The Community Egg Hunt is free, and no sign up is necessary. Friendship Community Park is located at 12785 Birmingham Hwy, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004. —Jonathan Copsey

Continued from Page 4 will be selected for a contract to use one of the two new rectangular fields at Bell Memorial Park, which will open in August. The other field will be used for lacrosse programs. According to the football leagues’ reports, all of the Milton Steelers’ capacity could be met with half of the new field, while NAFL required multiple fields. “We would not be meeting all of their needs, we would be meeting part of their needs,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge. Milton Steelers Head Coach

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with Uber, pass their fairly straightforward requirements and start earning money. Privately held Uber was founded in San Francisco in 2010 and currently has a valuation of over $41 billion – more valuable than Delta, FedEx or Viacom. AirBnB is similar to Uber, except the segment of the economy that it disrupts is the lodging and hospitality industry. Like Uber, it is enabling people to make money. AirBnB links homeowners who have a spare room, extra bed, loft or floor to people who need a roof over their heads at a low cost, anywhere in the world. Privately held AirBnB started in San Francisco in 2008 and currently has a valuation of $13 billion – roughly half the valuation of Hilton Worldwide. AirBnB and Uber are driving – pun intended – governments crazy because they are in constant change and do not operate according to established norms and laws. That makes them hard to regulate and control. Regulate, control and maintain the status quo is what governments tend to

want to do. And here is the rub. What Uber and AirBnB have really done is empower people. This empowerment threatens large tax-generating industries. When industry is unhappy, government tends to become unhappy too. To change that, government would have to take back what Uber and other web business models have created – which is a new form of economic freedom and opportunity supported by a growing number of people. Additionally the new models are in part driven by the desire of its supporters to conserve resources, live more efficiently and become better stewards of the world in general. It is not an easy platform to oppose successfully. The issues are many with these new business models, and include legitimate concerns such as consumer safety, zoning, health care and taxes. The key is not to deny the validity of these issues but to embrace new methods to address them. It will be a battle between those who want to prop up the status quo and

those who recognize the new business models for what they are – the future that is already here and roaring down the track. Look for attempts to pass new laws – lots of them that frequently will act to protect legacy businesses at your expense. Florida passed legislation in July 2014 that appears to prohibit local governments from enacting new laws and statutes that restrict individual rights to rent their homes, or rooms, or beds. It will be interesting to see how the Georgia Legislature, which has been so staunchly “pro-business,” deals with the conflicting demands of businesses threatened by new models and a groundswell of Uber and AirBnB users who want more economic freedom, fewer government restrictions and a flatter playing field. So I had an epiphany that seems to make sense to me. What do you think? Email me at Appen@Northfulton.com and we’ll print your thoughts in the next available issue, or you can comment directly on this on NorthFulton.com.

Spring: New life and old suffering Seeking some sustainability in life It is officially spring. Soon enough, heaters will run their last cycles, jackets will be shoved into the far reaches of the closet, greenery will return to the trees, windows will slowly creak open and temperatures will rise. Yes, it is a time most people love and have looked forward to for months. Not me. Sure, I certainly enjoy the mild temperatures, the sense of new life everything seems to take on and the fact that I will actually see my fiancée not wrapped in multiple blankets for the first time in months, but I have some issues with spring. First and foremost, I am deathly, cripplingly afraid of tornadoes. I am not sure what founded this fear in me, but it is deeply rooted. As soon as the weather starts to warm and we Georgians enter the most tornado-prone season, I become a bumbling mess of fear. I have been made fun of by many people for tracking tornado-producing storms for days at a time, but I have two points to make. Remember those “snowstorms” we were supposed to get a few weeks ago? I bet you watched the weather updates every chance you had; it’s just like the way I follow tornado-producing storms. Also, most people say you should not fear tornadoes because you can never predict where they will hit. Exactly! That is reason enough to be terrified of them! I am currently looking to purchase a home, and one of my biggest concerns is, “Does it have a basement?” And while there may be days where I do not look to skies to scan for spin-

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Appen Intern news@appenmedia group.com ning clouds, I see something else in the skies that is nearly as unpleasant. It is that yellow-hued, powdery monster that moves like the plague. Yes, the joys of pollen. The mild temperatures are why most people look forward to spring. However, when the pollen comes, open your window and you will soon know what it is like to be inside the nose of a cocaine addict. Keeping your windows open while you sleep is a dangerous matter, given that you will likely wake up and find that you are struggling to breathe under the weight of pounds of yellow powder. Everything from our cars to our comforters will become yellow-tinted and “poof” into a cloud upon being touched, ready to go find its next victim. In case you have forgotten, we all reside in Georgia. Therefore, mild temperatures come and go like pollen in the breeze. What we will have is a few cold days, a mild day and then temperatures hot enough to make me sweat just peeling an orange. Of course, temperature swings lend themselves to tornado activity. That reminds me, if you have a basement, can I come over?

I’ve been interested in renewable resources and sustainability for a while now, but I don’t really know what it is about “sustainability” that appeals to me. Maybe it’s because I watch the “Walking Dead?” Am I a closet disaster prepper? Perhaps I simply like the idea that I can live a life mostly self-contained, relying as little as possible on outside influences. Should everything collapse – or even just a long power outage – my family would be fine. Solar power, rain barrels and a little garden of veggies doesn’t sound like a big lifestyle change or a lot of hard work. But it could pay off in the long run. So it was with this in mind that I chose to attend a workshop on “Sustainable Gardening” at Alpharetta City Hall March 19. It was led by the North Fulton Master Gardeners and a member of the UGA Extension Office. The UGA speaker Thursday night said the world cannot afford to stop using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. They are what allow our food to grow so fast and lush so that we can feed the world. Without them, we simply could not feed everyone. If we as a world decided to shift to organic and sustainable farming, nearly every person would need to grow a large portion of their own food. While this sounds great at first blush, I imagine it’s woefully impractical to achieve. Chemicals are largely unavoidable. They feed the plant, not the soil, he said. In fact, over-using them can kill the soil, requiring yet more chemicals to keep growing plants. This is what the speaker meant when he spoke

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Revue & News Editor jonathan@appenmedia group.com about “sustainable.” Not that it is selfcontained; rather that it is possible to keep using the land and the plants for years without using man-made chemicals. Good soil is necessary for healthy plants and the fewer man-made goods put into the soil, the fewer problems there are down the road. With a 4-by-8-foot plot of land filled with veggies, you can save between $400 and $600 a year. Think of all those vegetables you would not have to buy from the store! And they would taste much different as well. It just makes sense, if you have the time and the inclination. And there is the rub. From what I gather, growing without chemicals or pesticides means a lot more TLC needed for the garden. Weekly, sometimes daily inspections and work are needed to keep things on the right track. That’s a lot of work. But maybe it’s worth it, not just for sustainability, but also peace of mind and a healthy hobby. For those interested, the cities of Roswell and Alpharetta have many classes on how to grow gardens and planting. Check your city’s website for dates and times.

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Downtown Alpharetta undergoes makeover Will see more pedestrian improvements By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Anyone driving on Main Street/ Ga. 9 in Alpharetta the past week has noticed the large orange signs alerting SEWCZWICZ drivers of road work. Residents should settle in and prepare for delays as the city and county both begin work on large projects that will disrupt traffic until November. The city is beginning a streetscape improvement project along Main Street, said Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz. It will include a landscaped median from Marietta Street to Academy Street as well as parallel parking along the length of the road. The current on-street parking – angled parking in front of businesses Smokejack and Hop Alley – will be gone, replaced with parallel parking, which will line both sides of the street. “We wanted a more walkable downtown,” Sewczwicz

We wanted a more walkable downtown.” PETE SEWCZWICZ Public Works Director said. As such, many of the improvements are designed to help that. The sidewalks will be widened and new street lighting will be added. Pedestrian crosswalks will be added in several areas, not just at the traffic lights. The speed limit of the street may also be decreased. “People are walking,” he said. ”We want people to feel safe along the road.” In addition to this, the county is beginning a project to install a water line along Milton Avenue. Sewczwicz said the city is working with the county to do the projects in conjunction with each other. “The last thing we wanted was to do a project and in a year have [the county] tear it

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Roadwork on Main Street in Alpharetta will continue until November. The city is adding a median as well as wider sidewalks and other pedestrian improvements.

all up,” Sewczwicz said. Sewczwicz said that while road work will mainly take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., there will be delays. Drivers can use Westside Parkway as an alternative route. “There are no plans for a complete shutdown of Main

Street,” he said. “But some delays are expected.” Substantial completion should be done by Nov. 1. The city’s project is expected to cost just over $2 million, with the city paying $1.29 million and the county paying $600,000. The county’s project will cost $176,000.

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Where are you from? I’m originally from New Jersey where I lived until I was 12 and then moved to San Diego. I moved to the Atlanta area in 1986 and have been here ever since. When did you realize that art was a calling? Being an artist didn’t come about until I was much older. I originally thought I would be a doctor. After taking a cellular and molecular biology class that idea went south so I became an economics major at Colorado College. I was always a photographer growing up, and had jobs related to photography, but never considered it as a career until much later on. It wasn’t until I was a professional photographer for many years did I even consider jumping into a career in the “art side” of photography. Are you self-taught or do you have formal training? After achieving my economics degree, I ended up at The Portfolio Center here in Atlanta and secured a 2-year degree in commercial photography. Other than that and small classes and workshops, I am self-taught.

Tell us about one of your favorite pieces of work. I love doing my “melange” pieces which incorporate many different images of the same subject matter into one piece. My “fish swimming up” piece is an example of that. The piece features multiple fish, each done as a separate gelatin transferred onto wood, with all of them built into one framed piece. How long does it take you to conceptualize, create and finish a piece? My work involves many steps. It begins with an original photograph that I concept and shoot against a plain background. Then I digitally add textures to create a color palette and a direction. From there, the image is transferred to a film, where it dries for several days. I prep wood panels with gesso, and make a gelatin solution with art products, heated gelatin and water. This is strained over the wood and solidifies to a specific temperature point. Once solid, the film is rolled across and the ink transfers into the wood. After that dries, I use paints, varnishes and wax to create more texture. Then I build the frame. I have lots of pieces going at the same time as they all take time. Sometimes they come together quickly, other times I work and rework the backgrounds until I’m satisfied it adds to the subject matter.

What inspires you to create? I love old, weathered, worn, vintage www.alpharetta.ga.us things. I also love details and mostly I love working with my hands. I like the idea that I can look at something and turn it into a tangible piece of art. I love the challenge and process of looking at an object, finding its unique features and bringing that out through my art. I look at everything as potential subject matter.

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Workshops Jersey Mike’s honors local groups proceeds offered for 100% to charity Quickbooks March 25 skills By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Horrigan & Company CPAs specialize in providing the QuickBooks services for which business are looking. They will offer two QuickBooks workshops throughout the day March 25. The first workshop covers “QuickBooks Fundamentals” from 8:30 a.m. – noon and will cost $147. The second workshop is “Using QuickBooks to grow your revenue and increase your profits” from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. and will cost $197. Both workshops will be held at the Georgia State University’s Alpharetta Campus. Computers will be provided. For more information, visit horrigancpa.com or call 770664-4044. Online registration is required. There will be no on-site registration. —Jonathan Copsey

ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell location of Jersey Mike’s subs has left a wide wake for the other stores in the region, donating tens of thousands of dollars to charity. Dale and Ron Longo, owners of the Roswell Jersey Mike’s on Holcomb Bridge Road, lost their grandson, Benjamin, to cancer when he was just 5 years old. Every year since 2007, the couple and their store have designated one day to donate proceeds from their store to charity. Whenever someone orders the signature sandwich – the No. 13 – that money goes to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The first year of the donations, nine area sub shops pitched in. Together, they raised $23,000 for CHoA. Last year, they raised $89,000. Now, more than 1,000 Jersey Mike’s stores nationwide take part in the mission to donate to charity, choosing their own local charities. This year, the Longos and

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For the past two years, Steve Stroud, of Roswell Inc, and Jeff McCoy of Technipower, have manned the Roswell Jersey Mike’s Sub store to serve patrons. From left are Stroud, owners Ron and Dale Longo, and McCoy. their store joined with the 30 other metro Atlanta stores March 17 to raise money for CHoA. “Jersey Mike’s wanted to do something for kids,” Dale said. “Because we saw how generous people were, it’s become our grandson’s legacy.” On March 25, the giving will go even further – 100

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Voodoo Visionary releases first album Plays Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta Review and Photos By Drew Stawin ATLANTA – Voodoo Visionary played to a packed, energized audience at Smith’s Olde Bar for the release of their debut CD – “Spirit of the Groove.” The show was presented by Nolan Reeves Music. The band blew the roof off with an energized set that blended funk, jazz, rock and improvisation to create of their unique sound, best described as psycho-funk. It was a fantastic performance that made this writer an instant fan. Voodoo Visionary is an improvisational funk/dance band from North Fulton, Altanta. They balance a tight rhythm section featuring deep grooving, thunderous bass with funky, ever changing beats and time-signatures paired with masterful, electrifying, keyboard and guitar work, combined with outstanding vocals that will get your groove on. There is a lot of improvisation combined with solid complex songwriting structures - all together, it is a sound the group calls psychofunk, which is a perfect characterization. The band is influenced by a wide

array of artists such as Parliament Funkadelic, the Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Galactic, Medeski Martin and Wood, Gov’t Mule, Frank Zappa, Phish, and Return to Forever, which together result in a uniquely blended sound that’s guaranteed to put the ‘oogie in yo boogie. The band is made up of Vanessa Graniero (vocals), Scott MacDonald (vocals), Mike Wilson (guitar), Dennis Dowd (keyboards) Jimmy Lynch (bass), and Mac Schmitz (drums). Wilson, Schmitz and Lynch have been jamming together for over 8 years, during which time they built a unique chemistry that allows for exceptional improvisation during live shows. MacDonald joined the group in July 2013

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North Fulton's Voodoo Visionary plays Smith's Olde Bar March 12 for their first album release. as the lead vocalist and Voodoo Visionary began writing new music and playing shows immediately. Dowd came aboard in March 2014 providing a missing link that enhanced the band’s unique sound, leading to the group taking off around the Atlanta music scene. Vanessa is the newest member of the group, and with the addition of her superb vocal talent, has taken the band’s music and stage presence to the next level. This is an awesome

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rhythms by Schmitz and Lynch were the perfect foil for the intricate guitar and keyboard lines by Wilson and Dowd. This is a very talented band of musicians. Their big sound would further erupt when the bass, keys and guitar would synchronize, often on very intricate melodic lines, that made for a wall of sound. The vocals of Scott MacDonald and Vanessa Graniero were su-

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County looks to attract top teachers with signing bonus Raises for current staff under consideration for 2015-16 school year By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Faced with increasing competition from area school districts for the best teachers, the Fulton County School System (FCSS) is giving signing bonuses to new teachers and salary increases for current teachers to keep them from jumping ship. Ron Wade, chief talent officer for FCSS, said all systems are looking for the experienced teachers with proven success, and those are the ones most in demand. “We have 17 other school systems in our area, and 40 to 50 private and parochial schools, all looking for top teacher talent,” said Wade. “It’s become highly competitive, and will continue to be so [into the future].” Last month, Wade announced plans to provide all new teachers a $1,000 signing bonus, with an additional $1,500 for teachers in specialized subjects and at specific schools. “Teachers who sign contracts in high needs content

areas (math, science, special education, world language and some career technology fields) and for the 37 hard-to-staff schools will receive the larger bonus, but all new teaching hires will receive at least $1,000,” explained Wade. In order to be eligible, new hires must be classroom teachers and be hired by Sept. 1. Wade estimates the system is looking for 700-800 new teachers for the 2015-2016 year. On March 10, Fulton’s annual Career Fair attracted nearly 800 teaching candidates, providing them the opportunity to meet school leaders and interview on the spot for available positions. Several received “non-binding” offers of employment, said Wade, who noted official hiring will be in mid-April once available positions are known. He said Fulton is not the only system to offer signing bonuses, but was the first to announce its plans. Wade acknowledges money is not the only motivator for teachers, but it does spur a “first look” as teachers consider employment.

“This drives eyeballs to Fulton, and we believe once they get to know us, they’ll be interested,” said Wade. Fulton’s charter system status, strong leadership and innovative practices, said Wade, are all positives. However, he acknowledges the geography of the system – 78 miles from tip to tip and intersected by a separate school system – are challenges for some teachers looking to work closer to home. “I don’t think anyone is 100 percent motivated for money, but it is part of the overall values considerations,” said Wade. “If my commute is less than 20 miles and I’m working at a school I love, then money is a lower weight.” The signing bonus is one of several initiatives under way to attract and retain top talent. Approximately 12 to 15 of the district’s highest performing teachers are being recruited to teach at three schools with academic challenges. Financial incentives are being given to these teachers as well as additional scope and responsibilities. Fulton County employs about 7,000 teachers. Salaries start around $40,000 for a new graduate with a bachelor’s degree, making Fulton one of

We have 17 other school systems in our area, and 40 to 50 private and parochial schools, all looking for top teacher talent,” said Wade. “It’s become highly competitive, and will continue to be so [into the future].” RON WADE Chief talent officer for FCSS

the highest paying districts in Georgia for starting teachers. However, Fulton becomes less competitive for experienced teachers, those in the highly coveted 5- to 15-year time frame. Years of no, or low, salary increases have created gaps in salaries in Fulton, allowing other systems to move ahead on the salary scale. Corrections are planned for this year to make Fulton more competitive. Last month, Superintendent Robert Avossa announced plans to recommend a salary increase as well as a step increase for all eligible employees as part of the fiscal year 2016

budget. Staff has been careful not to label the increase as “across the board,” noting they are in the process of recrafting the compensation plan for employees. “This year, we are only rolling out strategic staffing. We need to restore a base level of salary before we can implement compensation reform,” said Ken Zeff, chief strategy officer for FCSS. “We are still finalizing our plans and waiting for additional information from the state on their approach [to compensation reform]. By end of April, I think we will have an implementation plan we can publicize.”

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Friends of the Milton Library book sale March 28 MILTON, Ga. -- The Friends of the Milton Library will hold a book sale March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Alpharetta Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, in Crabapple. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support the new Milton Library which is scheduled to be completed this summer. Some of the proceeds will be used to reconstruct and repurpose one of the barns that was formerly on the library property in keeping with efforts to retain the unique rural atmosphere of the area. The barn will be situated adjacent to the library. Book sale attendees will receive a large souvenir canvas bag which they can fill with as many books as possible for $10.00. There is no limit as long as the books can fit into the bag.

Books will include hard and soft back fiction, teen and children’s books and many non-fiction subjects including history, how-to, cooking, gardening, business, religion, current events and biography. Those interested in donating books to the Friends of the Milton Library for this and future book sales can drop them off at Urban Farmhouse, 12680 Crabapple Road; Shannondale Farm, 2395 Birmingham Road; Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Milton Firestation 43, 750 Hickory Flat Rd, or call Bob Meyers, 770 664-5373. The Friends accepts book donations of all types including rare and non-rare. Donations are tax deductible. People interested in volunteering to help at the book sale should email Leslie Fanuzzi at fanuzzi@mindspring.com. —Jonathan Copsey

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Music The 8th Annual Vivace! Summer Middle School Band Camp is for band students in the North Metro Atlanta area. Students experience full band, master classes, jazz band/improvisation, marching band techniques, music composition taught by certified teachers. Eligibility: For current 5th-8th grade band students who have been in their public or private school band program OR have taken private lessons at least 1 school year. Also, we have recreation time, end of camp ice-cream party

SUMMER CAMPS • Sponsored Section & concert. $205 by May 1st, $225 thereafter. Sibling, District, & All State discounts are available. REGISTER AT www.vivacecamps.com. Location: June 15-19 at Mt. Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. Jay Hutcherson, director@vivacecamps.com. 678-278-9210

Atlanta Celtic Camp

Irish Music and Language Camp for kids and teens ages 6 to 17 years. Fiddle, flute, song and more! June 8-12 (9am to 1pm) in Roswell; sponsored by The Atlanta Irish Music School. Register online at: www. atlantairishmusicschool.com. 770-7129334

Rowing

Learn the Olympic Sport of Rowing with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association! Ages 12-18 co-ed, no experience necessary. Five 2-week sessions with USRowing certified coaches: choose from 2 morning or 1 evening sessions, $175/session. Also for 2015, back by popular demand, 3 1-week sessions are available for High School campers only, $125/session. Held at the Chattahoochee River, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. Learn the fundamentals of sweep rowing and begin a basic workout program with the largest and most successful youth rowing program in Georgia! All campers are grouped each session by age, size, and skill level. To register, or for more info: www.ajracrew.com, or Sarah Low ajra. information@gmail.com.

Science

Science Camp conducted by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dinosaurs, gemstones, or animal studies? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also- STEM camps- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math camps too! Snacks and recess games will be provided. ‘Pizza Fridays’ available at an additional charge. Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443. Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville,Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.org

Soccer

Soccer Camps at Emory University Boys Camps Eagle Full Day Camps - June 8-12 / June 15-19 for boys ages 7-14, extended care available Eagle Elite Residential/Commuter Camp - July 10-12 for boys ages 15-18 Info available at www. eagleboyssoccercampsor contact: Sonny Travis Emory Men’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-0597 sonny.travis@emory.edu Girls Camps Full Day Camps - June 1-5 / July 6-10 for girls ages 7-14, extended care available Info available at www. emorysportscamps.com and scroll to girls soccer or contact: Sue Patberg Emory Women’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-2839

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Adventure & Travel

Catalina Sea Camp and AstroCamp are two amazing adventure summer camps. Located on beautiful Catalina Island in Southern California, Catalina Sea Camp offers ocean adventure activities for boy and girls ages 8-17. We have 1-week sessions for ages 8-13 and 3-week camps for ages 12-17. Located in beautiful Idyllwild California, Astrocamp is a mountain adventure science summer camp for boy and girls ages 8-17. These two great summer camps were developed by the nonprofit corporation Guided Discoveries in order to provide boys and girls with summer opportunities that enrich and inspire their lives. Check out our websites at www.californiasummercamps.org for a list of activities.

Mississippi

Camp Iti Kana and Camp Wahi Summer Camps for girls ages 6-17. Located in Wiggins and Brandon, Mississippi. Owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi. Non-Girl Scouts welcome. Three and four day overnight sessions. Traditional summer camp activities – swimming, archery, nature, crafts, science, trip units, games, leadership, hiking, cook-outs, campfires and sing-alongs. Contact: summercamp@gsgms.org or 601.660.2847. www.gsgms.org

Special Needs

Camp SAY: A Summer Camp for Young People who Stutter. August 3-17, 2015. Camp SAY builds Confidence, Communication & Friendships! Our 2-week sleep-away camp combines the highest-quality traditional summer camp experience with programs that empower young people who stutter, ages 8-18. In addition to arts & crafts, sports, water activities, outdoor activities, performing arts, equestrian program & more, Speech Therapy is available with an SLP, expert in stuttering. Camp SAY is located on a 500-acre, ACA-accredited camp facility (near Asheville). Financial aid is available for tuition & travel. Visit CampSAY.org, download a brochure: bit.ly/campsay, email Meg@SAY.org, or call 828.393.4244. Camp SAY, 179 Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, NC 28793 Camp Lee Mar: For children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. Since 1953, A Special Camp in beautiful Pennsylvania Poconos, co-ed, ages 7-21, with mild-moderate developmental challenges. Our 63rd anniversary, 6/25 25-8/11. Fun, traditional camp activities. academics. speech & language therapy. daily living skills. weekly social dancing & end-of-summer “prom” for older campers. Therapeutic horseback riding and optional day and overnight trips during summer. Exceptional facilities featuring air conditioned bunks & buildings, Junior Olympic heated pool, caring, nurturing staff. In 2015 we are

Voted the No. 1 Summer Camp in Nashville for the past six years, the YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is an actionpacked summer adventure where confidence is built through skill development, and new friends are made as a result of teamwork. Camp Widjiwagan offers progressive Day, Resident and Equestrian oneweek programs for children ages 5-17. We offer a wide variety of water activates such as swimming, ski and surf school, the Blob, and an advanced sailing program. Land activities include field sports, climbing, double zip line and archery. Arts, crafts and theme production are also offered at camp. Go to www.campwidji.org to learn more or call us at 615-360-2267. Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers nature, backpacking, science adventure and family camps inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Imagine splashing around in an icy-cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts. Options for beginning campers as well as outdoor enthusiasts - ages 5 to 95. Tremont Institute creates space for discovery, personal development and opportunities to unplug and explore. Call (865) 448-6709 or visit www.gsmit. org/GA.html. Located on the Tennessee side of the national park. Find us on Facebook @GSMITremont to see pictures and videos of the adventure that awaits! Deer Run Camps & Retreats: 3845 Perkins Road. Thompson’s Station, TN 37179. 888-7942918. Camps.DeerRunRetreat. org. Contact@DeerRunRetreat.org. Nondenominational, Christ-centered camp on 100 scenic wooded acres. Campers experience “Deeper Faith and Greater Adventures.” Age-graded sessions, grades 3 through12 plus 3-night Family Camps for ages 5 and up.. Exceptional staff lead a well-organized experience creating positive lifetime memories and building character, confidence and relationships. All-inclusive activities: lake fun (zipline, water slide, kayaks, swimming, aqua park), horseback wooded trail rides, climbing tower, paintball, low and high ropes, cardboard boat regatta, archery, BB guns, wiffle ball, games, skits, fun songs. Daily small group Bible study plus nightly large group worship with an engaging speaker.

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Fellowship Christian joins national athletic association ROSWELL, Ga. – According to FCS Athletic Director Bryan Lindner, Fellowship Christian School has become a member of the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA). “We are proud to become a member of NCSAA,” Lindner said. “They are a very strong organization that supports our goal of sharing the love of Christ with the players, coaches and fans that our school’s teams face. It is a very impressive list of schools that we are honored to be a part of.” The NCSAA is made up of more than 220 schools from around the country, including three from Georgia: FCS, The Wesleyan Schools of Norcross and Providence Christian Academy of Lilburn. The NCSAA is a nonprofit Christian organization with a mission to “pursue Christ-centered excellence in athlet-

ics; build relationships with and meet the needs of Christian schools; and impact communities with the love of Christ.” Fellowship Christian School is located in Roswell, and features 46 varsity, junior varsity and middle school sports teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. The school also has several baseball, flagfootball and soccer leagues at the elementary school level. Visit the NCSAA’s web site at http://www. ncsaa.org/ for more about the organization. For more information about Fellowship Christian School visit http://www.fellowshipchristianschool.org/ —Adam Barth

Mattie wins first in tech fair MILTON, Ga. - Andrew Mattie, a Cambridge High School Junior, won first place at the 2015 Georgia Educational Technology Fair Saturday, March 7, in Macon, Georgia. This is his third year in a row winning first place at both the county and state competition for his Mobile App Design. —Jonathan Copsey

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The Mustangs 00 Red softball team shows off tournament t-shirts after their win. Back row from left, Head Coach Anna Dankewich, Kelsey Schell, Natalie Fedel, Ashley Schell, Avery Wassilchak, Jasmin Henry, Assistant Coach Jim Sargent and Meredith Ficery; Front row from left, Ryanne White, Karly Donaldson, Trinity Pizzuti, Jodie Smith and Jordan Campagnolo.

Georgia Mustangs softball team victorious ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Georgia Mustangs 00 Red 14UA fast pitch softball team kicked-off the 2015 season with a victory at the USFA Diamond Battle Championship in Gainesville, Ga. on March 8. The team had an undefeated run in 7 straight games to capture the championship title. The championship game score was 5-2 vs. the Georgia War Hawks. Coached by Anna Dankewich and Jim Sargent, the 11-member Mustangs played complete-team softball and

were victorious over a field of fifteen teams from across the state. The team’s run tally against the opposing teams totaled 4814 during the two-day event at Lanier Point Park. 00 Red will travel to compete in both the Champions of Dalton tournament in Calhoun and the ASA 14A Georgia Association Berth Qualifier in Woodstock in late March. For more information on the 00 Red Alpharetta-based fast pitch team, visit https:// www.facebook.com/Georgia-

Mustangs00Red or visit the organization’s page at http:// mustangsfp.com/ —Adam Barth

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the number 42 that he wore as a Sun Devil football player at Arizona State University, Pat’s Run is 4.2 miles long, in each city where the event is scheduled. All donations from the Atlantabased event Charity Run will directly support the Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides scholarships to U.S. military veterans and spouses. To register for Pat’s Run Atlanta, scheduled for April 25 starting at 9 a.m. at Rock Mill Park, 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ atlanta-ga-pats-run-shadow-run-registration-14788367405 For more background information regarding the Pat Tillman Foundation or to make a donation in kind, please visit www.pattillmanfoundation.org. —Jonathan Copsey

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5 sophomores top girls’ all-star team Kushkituah leads St. Francis quartet By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 2014-15 All-North Fulton girls’ basketball team is very young with a strong St. Francis flavor. Five of the six players selected to the first team are sophomores, including Player of the Year Kasiyahna Kushkituah, one of four St. Francis players on the first team. Had the first team been increased to seven players, another St. Francis sophomore would have been included. Because of the talent of the team’s starting five, none of the St. Francis players had gaudy statistics. Kushkituah’s numbers were relatively modest (around 13 points, nine rebounds and 2.5 blocks), but the 6-foot-3 sophomore was the team’s most dominant player at both ends of the floor, shooting around 60 percent from the field although she

struggled from the free throw line. Also making the first team from St. Francis is 6-foot-1 sophomore forward Maya Dodson, sophomore guard Nichel Tampa and three-point shooting standout Abby Grant, the lone senior on the first team. Dodson, who scored the winning basket at the buzzer in the Lady Knights’ championship game victory, averaged around nine points and seven rebounds, with Tampa scoring 10 points per contest with five assists and 3.5 steals. Grant, who has signed with Syracuse, was the area’s most prolific three-point shooter, making over 100 for the season and averaging around 13 points a game, The area’s leading scorer was Chattahoochee sophomore guard Siena Gore, who averaged 17 points, along with five assists, four steals and three rebounds per game. She is joined on the first team by fellow sophomore Sydney Tanguilig of Johns Creek, who was second in the area in scoring with an average of 16 points a game, and along with Grant was the most effective long-range shooter among North Fulton girls.

Heading up the second team is St. Francis sophomore guard Teja Cumming, who averaged eight points, 4.5 steals and 3.6 assists and smoothly ran the Lady Knights’ fastpaced offense. Joining Cumming on the second team is senior center Ali LoPiccolo of Cambridge, senior forward Teja Finley of Alpharetta, sophomore forward Shannon Titus of Northview, senior forward Jillah Moede of Centennial and senior guard Kelsey Royalty of Fellowship Christian. LoPiccolo was the area’s leading scorer among post players, averaging 15 points, along with seven rebounds, two steals, two assists and 1.5 blocks. Titus averaged 12 points and nine rebounds, along with 3.4 blocks and 2.7 steals. Finley averaged 12.6 points and 6.2 rebounds and will play in college at Columbus State. Royalty, one of the area’s more versatile players, averaged 10 points, five rebounds and 2.5 assists to lead a Fellowship Christian team that qualified for the state tournament. Centennial had four players average between nine and

11 points a game, with Moede among that group while also leading the team in rebounds. She was the Lady Knights’ primary inside player, averaging 10 points and seven rebounds. Three Centennial girls are honorable mention, led by senior guard Jada Triplett who led the team in scoring with 11 points a game. Triplett was also the Lady Knights’ most accurate shooter on three-pointers and free throws. Also making honorable mention from Centennial is senior guard Naomi Holloway and junior forward Brianna Perry. Both players averaged nine points a game, and along with Triplett and Moede had season highs of at least 22 points. Other honorable mention selections were post players Kasey Cwalina of Roswell and Kirsten Green of Blessed Trin-

ity, forwards Dani Majkowski of Johns Creek and Cameron Swartz of Fellowship Christian and guards Nebrina Harton of Alpharetta and Paige Peterson of Mount Pisgah. Cwalina, a 6-foot-0 sophomore, averaged 7.5 points and was at the top in rebounding in the area with 10 per game, while also blocking two shots per contest. Green, a senior, averaged 10.8 points and 8.4 rebounds. Majkowski made honorable mention on the strength of her defensive play, averaging a modest six points per game. Harton, playing out of position at point guard after Alpharetta’s starter the previous season transferred, averaged 8.5 points and four assists as a junior. Swartz enjoyed a successful freshman season, averaging almost eight points, five rebounds and 2.4 assists for the Lady Paladins.

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Sheffield North Fulton Player of Year 3 from St. Francis on boys’ first team By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 2014-15 high school basketball season in North Fulton was highlighted by an outstanding team effort by the St. Francis Knights and a terrific individual season by Chattahoochee’s Marcus Sheffield. The St. Francis trio of Malik Beasley, Kaiser Gates and Kobi Jordan-Simmons were selected to the all-North Fulton team along with Milton’s Chris Lewis, Alpharetta’s Devontae Cacok and Sheffield, the choice as Player of the Year. Sheffield is headed to Stanford to play his college basketball. Beasley has signed with Florida State, Gates with Xavier and Cacok with UNCWilmington. Jordan-Simmons and Lewis are both juniors, and Jordan-Simmons is likely to be one of the country’s most highly recruited players. Lewis plans to play in college at Harvard, but will likely be pursued by higher profile Division I programs. The 6-foot-6 Sheffield carried most of the load for the Cougars, averaging 28 points, 9.2 rebounds, three assists,

1.5 blocks and 1.7 steals per game. Sheffield led the Cougars to a 16-10 record, but they failed to qualify for the state tournament. Cacok and Lewis were the area’s top post players, with Cacok averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds. Lewis led the Eagles with a 16 point average, while challenging Cacok for rebounding honors and likely leading the area in blocked shots. St. Francis’ standout trio led the Knights to a second straight state Class A private school title, averaging 57 points a game between them. Beasley, who played on the wing, led the team in scoring with a 22-point average and also contributed seven rebounds, three assists and two steals a game. Cacok led the Raiders to the quarterfinals of the AAAAAA playoffs and a top-10 ranking for the season. Lewis’ Eagles lost to Alpharetta in the first round of the state playoffs. Jordan-Simmons, who served primarily as the Knights’ 6-foot-5 point guard, was right behind Beasley at 21 points a game and also averaged four assists and 1.6

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steals. The 6-foot-8 Gates handled several roles for the Knights, averaging 13.6 points, a team-leading 7.4 rebounds and four assists, matching Jordan-Simmons as tops on the team. The second team consists of senior guards Emerson McClung of Cambridge and Cameron Johnson of Blessed Trinity, forwards Mark Lancaster of Johns Creek, Jaylon Gamble of Alpharetta and Aaron Winchester of Mount Pisgah and center Adam Saeed of Centennial. McClung led the Bears in almost every major statistical category, averaging almost 17 points, seven rebounds, 3.3 assists, two steals and 1.5 blocks. Johnson’s contributions to BT’s success went beyond numbers. He averaged eight points, six rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals on a team that reached the second round in Class AAA. Lancaster averaged 15 points and five rebounds for the Gladiators as a junior after transferring from Peachtree Ridge, leading them into the state tournament. Winchester, the Patriots’ standout quarterback and a Georgia State football signee, also played well in basketball, averaging 12.4 points, six rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.5 steals. Gamble (14 points, five rebounds) helped lead the Raiders to a 25-6 record and 20 straight victories against region opponents before a loss to Lambert in the 6-AAAAAA championship game. Saeed, one of four juniors on the first and second boys’ teams, was the key player for a Centennial team that went 16-13 and lost to champion Wheeler in the first round of the state playoffs. Saeed averaged 14 points, eight rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.2 blocks. Making honorable mention at guard were Alpharetta senior Mark Eze (eight points, four assists, 2.7 steals), Milton senior Jordan Burrow (nine points a game), Northview freshman Jason Brown (15 points, 3.3 assists) and Mount Pisgah senior Ben Miller (14.4 points, 3.7 assists). Honorable mention forwards were Alpharetta sopho-

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All-North Fulton basketball teams Boys Player of the Year Marcus Sheffield, Chattahoochee, Sr., 6-foot-6, F First team Kobi Jordan-Simmons, St. Francis, Jr., 6-foot-5, G Malik Beasley, St. Francis, Sr., 6-foot-5, F Kaiser Gates, St. Francis, Sr., 6-foot-8, F Devontae Cacok, Alpharetta, Sr., 6-foot-7, C Chris Lewis, Milton, Jr., 6-foot-8, C Second team Emerson McClung, Cambridge, Sr., 6-foot-3, G Cameron Johnson, Blessed Trinity, Sr., 5-foot-10, G Mark Lancaster, Johns Creek, Jr., 6-foot-2, F Aaron Winchester, Mount Pisgah, Sr., 6-foot-1, F Jaylon Gamble, Alpharetta, Sr., 6-foot-7, F Adam Saeed, Centennial, Jr., 6-foot-5, C Honorable mention: Mark Eze, Alpharetta; Greg James, Alpharetta; Jackson Svete, Blessed Trinity; Jordan Sloter, Cambridge; Ian Joseph, Johns Creek; Jordan Burrow, Milton; Quarte Sapp, Milton; Ben Miller, Mount Pisgah; Justin Brown, Northview Coaches of the Year Drew Catlett, St. Francis Patrick Hughes, Blessed Trinity Girls Player of the Year Kasiyahna Kushkituah, St. Francis, So., 6-foot-3, C First team Siena Gore, Chattahoochee, So., 5-foot-6, G Nichel Tampa, St. Francis, So., 5-foot-4, G Sydney Tanguilig, Johns Creek, So., 5-foot-6, G Abby Grant, St. Francis, Sr., 5-foot-9, F Maya Dodson, St. Francis, So., 6-foot-1, F Second team Teja Cumming, St. Francis, So., 5-foot-3, G Kelsey Royalty, Fellowship, Sr., 5-foot-10, G Teja Finley, Alpharetta, Sr., 5-foot-11, F Jillah Moede, Centennial, Sr., 5-foot-8, F Shannon Titus, Northview, So., 5-foot-11, F Ali LoPiccolo, Cambridge, Sr., 5-foot-11, C Honorable mention: Nebrina Harton, Alpharetta; Kirsten Green, Blessed Trinity; Jada Triplett, Centennial; Naomi Holloway, Centennial; Brianna Perry, Centennial; Cameron Swartz, Fellowship; Dani Majkowski, Johns Creek; Paige Peterson, Mount Pisgah; Kasey Cwalina, Roswell Coach of the Year: Aisha Kennedy, St. Francis

more Greg James, who averaged nine points and emerged as the Raiders’ primary outside shooter late in the season and the playoffs; Blessed Trinity sophomore Jackson Svete (14 points, 83 three-pointers and 42 percent on three-pointers); Cambridge senior Jordan Sloter (16.3 points, 58 threepointers); Johns Creek junior Ian Joseph (11.5 points, five rebounds, 2.5 assists) and Milton senior Quarte Sapp (10.7 points). Sapp, like Winchester, is one of the area’s top foot-

ball players and a Tennessee signee. Two first-year head coaches share North Fulton Coach of the Year honors. Drew Catlett of St. Francis guided the Knights to a second straight state title and a 29-3 record, while Patrick Hughes of Blessed Trinity led the Titans to an undefeated record in the sub-region, the second round of the state playoffs, a record of 24-6 and a final ranking in the top 10 in the state in AAA.

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NFF Tip-Off Club 2015 announces year-end awards ALPHARETTA, GA — The North Fulton Forsyth Tip-Off Club honored the top eight 2015 year-end award winners at a banquet held at the Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center March 9. Reporter, anchor and producer for 92.9 The Game, Tenitra Batiste, was the emcee for the evening’s festivities and Sam Hines, former professional player, was the special guest speaker. NFF Tip-Off Club “Player of the Year” Winners are: Female Underclassman of the Year – Siena Gore (Chattahoochee High School) Sophomore Guard, Siena Gore, averaged 16.4 points per game and 3 steals per game for the 2014-2015 season. She was named to the 6-AAAAAA All-Region team. Male Underclassman of the Year – Kohl Roberts (Riverwood International Charter High School) Junior power forward, Kohl Roberts, had season stats of 15 points, 5 blocks and 3 assists per game. Female Academic Player of the Year – Wendy Oshinski (Pinecrest Academy) Senior guard, Wendy Oshinski, was captain of her team and averaged 7 points per game. She has a 4.1 grade point average, scored a 33 on her ACT and is ranked 33 in her class. Wendy is a member of four honor societies. Male Academic Player of the Year – Grant Lancaster (Lambert High School) Senior wing, Grant Lancaster, is an AP scholar with distinction and is ranked in the top 5 percent of his class. He was a scholar athlete for his freshman, JV and Varsity teams and is a member of the National Honor Society. He has a 4.3 GPA and scored a 34 on his ACT. Female Player of the Year – Jenna Staiti (West Forsyth High School) Junior post, Jenna Staiti, had season statistics of 29 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Blocks, 68 percent field goal average and 74 percent average at the free throw line. Staiti was the XL212 2014 underclassman of the year, 2nd team all Naismith, the Georgia Coaches’ Association Junior of the Year, the Region 6-AAAAAA player of the year and the allstate 1st team. Male Player of the Year – Devontae Cacok (Alpharetta High School) Senior post, Devontae Cacok, had per game season averages of 18.1 points, 2 steals, 1.5 blocked shots, and a 76.2 percent field goal percentage per game. His career averages were 19.8 Points and

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Girls’ Coach of the Year – Keith Gravitt (South Forsyth High School) Keith Gravitt’s, head coach of South Forsyth High School, team was the Region 6-AAAAAA champions, the Region 6-AAAAAA Region Tournament Champions and they went to the State Sweet Sixteen tournament. The Lady War Eagles were ranked number one in the

state for three consecutive weeks by the AJC and were ranked as high as 21st in the nation in the Blue Star Media Poll. The season ended with a 10 game regular season winning streak. Gravitt’s team had an overall record of 25-5, 21-4 in the regular season and 4-1 in post season play. Boys’ Coach of the Year – Frederick Hurt (Alpharetta

High School) The boys’ Coach of the Year, Frederick Hurt, head coach of Alpharetta High School, also had an outstanding year. His team was the Region 6-AAAAAA runnerup, made it to the Region 6-AAAAAA State Tournament Final 8 and was in the Class AAAAAA 2014-2015 Top Ten Ranking for three consecutive weeks.

11.9 rebounds per game. He was selected to the 1st team all-region and Naismith allmetro teams, was an all-star team member for the XL212 All-Star Classic and for the Georgia North vs. South game and a runner up for Region Player of the Year. Devontae is a 1,000 point scorer, who led his team to an 18-0 region record and the Elite 8. He has committed to play at UNC Wilmington.

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Low birth rate leads to fewer students in North Fulton schools Projections are for falling numbers for first time in decades By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Enrollment in North Fulton schools is on the decline after more than two decades of steady increases, with low birth rates the primary factor. “North Fulton this year came in at 49,887, which was a decrease of 314 students from last year,” explained Yngrid Huff, chief planner for the Fulton County School System. “This year is the first time this region as a whole has declined.” Huff presented the five-year outlook for enrollment during a recent meeting of the Fulton Board of Education, projecting the pattern of slipping enrollment will continue for North Fulton. In contrast, Sandy Springs’ enrollment remains stable and South Fulton is projected to grow by nearly 2,500 students by 2019. Overall, Fulton County Schools is forecast to grow by 2,400 students over the next five years, placing its enrollment at 97,900 in 2019. While housing trends, primarily availability, are often factors in student growth, those issues do not seem to have an impact in North Fulton. In fact, real estate closings in North Fulton have remained steady at about 150 to 200 each quarter since 2012. Instead, Huff points to a steep decline in birth rates, beginning during the recent recession, as the primary cause. Initially dismissed as a fluke, the low kindergarten numbers over a three-year period caught planners’ attention. “[After three years] we saw this as a more stable trend, so we looked at our birth rate data in regards to our kindergarten enrollment,” said Huff, who noted kindergarten numbers are the hardest to forecast. What they found was birth rates have declined in eight of the past 10 years, leading to smaller kindergarten classes

beginning in 2011 and continuing today. The phenomena of fewer births is focused in North Fulton, as South Fulton is seeing an increase in births over the same period. “If you compare kindergarten and first grade class sizes [in North Fulton] with fourth and fifth grade classes, we see many of our schools have much smaller incoming than outgoing classes,” said Huff. “If that trend continues, and the data says it will, the elementary levels shrink.” Next year, projections are for nearly 400 fewer students in the area’s 28 elementary schools, a trend that is projected to continue through 2019. Middle schools and high schools are also projected for slight declines through 2019. The trend plays out in some of the area’s largest subdivisions, including Seven Oaks, Falls at Autrey Mills, Crooked Creek and Horseshoe Bend. Without exception, the fewest number of students were in elementary grades; the largest in high school. Fulton’s forecasting methodology also considers the housing market, noting North Fulton has a 10 months’ supply of housing availability, which indicates market recovery. Huff said there are currently 12,600 projected parcels, with 4,400 of those actively in the building phase. Fulton Board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta challenged Huff’s assertion that the housing market had recovered in her district. She noted many homeowners whose children have graduated are sitting on the sidelines waiting for prices to recover before selling their homes. “People are hanging on to their homes until the prices come up, and when those people sell their houses, and it’s going to happen, [families are buying them] because of the quality of our schools,” said Reeves. “There are some life cycle events in the next few years taking place in the community and cities.”

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Enrollment projections for North Fulton Schools – 2015-16 Enrollment Enrollment (proj.) Difference GDOE capacity Elementary Abbotts Hill 713 706 -7 850 Alpharetta 571 590 +19 900 Amana Academy* 484 478 -6 NA Barnwell 801 806 +5 850 Birmingham Falls 720 727 +7 850 Cogburn Woods 917 956 +39 850 Crabapple Crossing 787 787 NC 800 Creek View 970 966 -4 850 Dolvin 873 872 -1 1,050 Esther Jackson 599 605 +6 625 Findley Oaks 672 631 -41 875 Fulton Sunshine Acad.* 564 NA NA NA Hembree Springs 826 905 +79 850 Hillside 689 677 -22 850 Lake Windward 690 679 -12 875 Manning Oaks 804 907 +103 850 Medlock Bridge 672 700 +28 825 Mimosa 1,105 1,140 +35 1,000 Mountain Park 849 842 -7 1,000 New Prospect 509 505 -4 825 Northwood 732 754 +22 800 Ocee 793 809 +16 850 River Eves 816 818 +2 775 Roswell North 1,028 1,034 +6 1,000 Shakerag 825 812 -13 875 State Bridge Crossing 815 802 -13 800 Summit Hill 713 685 -28 850 Sweet Apple 713 729 +16 950 Wilson Creek 786 741 -45 850 NF elementary total 22,046 21,656 -390 23,523

NF middle schools Amana Academy* 217 225 +8 NA Autrey Mill 1,381 1,411 +30 1,200 Crabapple 939 950 +11 1,000 Elkins Pointe 1,132 1,117 -15 1,175 Haynes Bridge 752 863 +111 1,000 Holcomb Bridge 826 769 -57 1,000 Hopewell 1,343 1,443 +100 1,175 Northwestern 1,334 1,186 -148 1,100 River Trail 1,400 1,101 -299 1,175 Taylor Road 1,043 1,398 +355 1,100 Webb Bridge 1,379 1,181 -198 1,150 Middle total 11,746 11,644 -102 11,300 NF high schools Alpharetta 2,055 2,006 -49 2,175 Cambridge 1,788 1,949 +161 1,900 Centennial 1,865 1,874 +9 1,950 Chattahoochee 1,876 2,001 +125 1,900 Fulton Science Acad.* 268 NA NA NA Independence 208 225 +17 NA Johns Creek 2,016 2,052 +36 1,900 Milton 2,009 2,096 +87 1,950 Northview 1,921 1,916 -5 1,900 Roswell 2,075 2,023 -52 2,000 High school total 16,081 16,142 +61 15,900 North Fulton total 49,873 49,442 -431 50,723 System total 95,505 96,199 +694 96,700 *charter/alternative schools Note: Fulton Science Academy HS and Fulton Sunshine Academy ES will be closing in June 2015.

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Voodoo: Continued from Page 13 perb, and their stage presence is outstanding. They traded versus during songs, harmonized together, and added the icing on the undulating music, making Voodoo Visionary much more than just another jam band. Graniero and MacDonald danced the night away during the instrumental sections of the songs, which highlighted the virtuosity of the musicians, yet remained fresh - they were not redundant in the least. Graniero, in addition to her strong, passionate voice, is a beautiful young woman that

adds a compelling stage presence to the band. The audience was loud and extremely enthusiastic, and there were more than a few folk that were surprised by the formidable nature of the band’s performance. New fans were made on the spot. “Spirit of the Groove” combines elements of funk, jazz, disco and rock n’ roll to create a sound that is unique to Voodoo Visionary. Tracks such as “All Week”, “Salt”, and “Parasite” have compositional elements reminiscent of Frank Zappa and Return to Forever, while “Take the Wheel” evokes a Phish-like style. The driving grooves of “The Heathen”, “Testify”, and “Dancin’ Feet” make it nearly impossible to sit still,

Submit your news & photos to news@appenmediagroup.com | Recycled paper and “Kang Gang Anthem” hints of elements of Pink Floyd while paying homage to the festival scene the band holds close to their hearts. The album was produced by the band, and recorded live in Walking Sun Studios to capture the raw energy and showcase the improvisational expertise the band brings to its live performances. Voodoo Visionary has the, talent, songs, improvisational skills, and looks to take to the audience and a wonderful musical journey; and their further success. This is a band that is going places. Check Voodoo Visionary out, you will not be disappointed! They can be found at www.voodoovisionary. com, as well as on Facebook and ReverbNation.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING POSSIBLE EXTENSION TO EXISTING 30-DAY MORATORIUM BARRING ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR LAND DISTURBANCE PERMITS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY IN THE AG-1, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-4A AND T-2 ZONING DISTRICTS The Milton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 13, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at Milton City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Milton, Georgia 30004, Suite 107E regarding a possible 120 day extension (July 11, 2015) of the moratorium that was approved by the Council on March 16, 2015. The moratorium bars acceptance of applications for Land Disturbance Permits for residential development on property in the AG-1, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-4A and T-2 Districts. All citizens are invited to attend.

DEATH NOTICES

Elaine Camacho, 92, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Ted D. Echols, 84, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Lorie Grove, 70, of Roswell, passed away March 6, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Vincent P. Hanke, 76, of Cumming, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Bernice Corn Ivey, 83, of Forsyth County, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Sylvia Jeanne, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away March 15, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy, 81, of Suwanee, passed away March 11, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

FY15-Northwestern Middle School Field Renovation ITB NUMBER 15-PR02 Sealed Bid Due Date: April 28th, 2015 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for FY15 Northwestern Middle School Field Renovation will be posted on the following websites the week of March 23rd. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

Invitation to Bid FY15-Rectangular Athletic Field Re-Sodding ITB NUMBER 15-PR01 Sealed Bid Due Date: April 21st, 2015 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Cristian Anghelescu, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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Jamie Lynn McBrayer, 36, of Forsyth County, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Fred Dwight McClure, 66, passed away March 8, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Maria Neves, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away March 5, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Aaron Ostrozynski, 24, of Roswell, passed away March 3, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Robert Powers, 66, of Cumming, passed away March 11, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Dean Pruitt, 77, of Forsyth County, passed away March 15, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jack Wayne Quarles, 72, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John Quintana, 72, of Roswell, passed away March 2, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Christopher Shane Reichrath, 49, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Manuel Rodriguez, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away March 8, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Jill Slovak, 48, of Alpharetta, passed away February 27, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Dennis Spriggs, 78, of Roswell, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Bernice Ray Tallant, 93, of Forsyth County, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Charles J. Trott, 80, of Roswell, passed away March 12, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. David Albert Whiteman, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Larry Zimmerman, 78, of Cumming, passed away March 12, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for FY15 Rectangular Athletic Field Re-Sodding will be posted on the following websites the week of March 23rd. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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From left are: Covenant Christian Academy Assistant Coach Keith Gentry, mom Julie Quinnelly, siblings Brighton, Berklie, Emerson, John Stafford Quinnelly, dad Bo Quinnley and Head Coach James Friday. Quinnelly has signed to play baseball with Faulkner.

Cambridge High junior competes in statewide fencing tournament Quinnelly signs with Faulkner MARIETTA, Ga. – Logan Haynes, a junior at Cambridge High School won the bronze medal in the Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL) Women’s Individual Championship Tournament. The tournament was held on March 7 at Pope High School, and the competitors consisted of the top 45 qualifying women fencers in Georgia for the 2014-2015 season. –Adam Barth

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Covenant Christian Academy student John Stafford Quinnelly has signed with Faulkner University to play baseball. Quinnelly plans to study business. He currently plays for the Georgia Baseball Academy. For more on Covenant Christian Academy, visit them online at www.covenantrams.org.

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