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Summer has arrived Zachary Wilson and Adrienne Howell splash down a slide at the Cumming Aquatic Center, which has offically opened for the 2016 season. Read more, Pages 12 – 13.

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NFHS senior dies in car crash Was driving home from AP study session ►►PAGE 4

Lighting the way Liberty Middle named Lighthouse School ►►PAGE 6

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two businesses, on separate days, were called by people claiming to represent Georgia Power and insisting that the businesses owed thousands of dollars. One man reported fraud May 3 when he was contacted by a “Mr. Morales,” who said he worked for Georgia Power. The business owner was told the power to his nail salon company would be cut off if he did not pay $1,000 within two hours to offset the $10,000 in overdue fees. Morales said the man could avoid disruption of service if he purchased two $500 Apple iTunes gift cards for the company within two hours. That should have been the tipoff. Afraid for his business, the man purchased the cards an hour after the call and contacted Morales to pay off the balance with them. A worker at the nail salon later informed the man that iTunes gift cards can’t be used to pay off a company like

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Construction workers report materials missing MILTON, Ga. — Two separate construction companies recently reported missing materials from their sites. One site manager contacted Milton police May 4 when he found an $1,800 vent hood missing from the home construction site. It had last been seen May 3, still in its original packaging, secured inside the

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DUI arrests ►► Laura Ann Kaufenberg, 57, of

Phoenix Street, Cumming, was arrested May 5 on Pilgrim Point in Cumming for

Georgia Power. He tried calling back Morales, but the number was disconnected. The number he received from Morales did not match any official numbers for Georgia Power. A company representative confirmed that no one had contacted the man about an overdue balance. The man contacted Johns Creek police to report the incident a few hours after the initial phone call. Apple was notified to track down the account that used the cards. A similar case occurred May 6 in Milton when a salon worker was called twice by a woman claiming to represent Georgia Power. She told the worker that the salon was behind on their electrical bills and owed the company thousands of dollars. He refused to pay any money, since the salon uses another utility company, and was suspicious of the caller. There are no suspects at this time.

home. The doors, recently installed, had been locked before the workers left. A second report came a day later from a nearby lot, when construction workers noted May 5 that $2,500 worth of shingles was missing. They had been left in front of the site after their delivery May 4 and were last seen late that evening when the last worker left. When the workers returned the next morning, 105 bundles of shingles were missing. The man who reported the incident believes that the person who took the shingles must have had a large truck due to the sheer amount and weight of the missing items. There was no sign of forced entry or surveillance footage to review for either case. DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► James Carl Powell, 54, of Estuary Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested May 5 on Estuary Trail in Alpharetta for DUI, disorderly conduct and obstruction of a police officer. ►► Robert T. Gillis, 27, of Lawrenceville, was arrested May 6 on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a traffic-control device. ►► Henry Haywood Payton, 35, of

Woman exits store with $1.2K in clothes ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested May 2 for allegedly shoplifting $1,200 worth of clothes and handbags. A local retail store alerted police to a shoplifting incident after a loss prevention officer took a woman into custody. The woman, Haritha Veluvolu, 24, was seen entering the fitting rooms multiple times. The loss prevention officer saw that she was carrying fewer pieces of merchandise out than in. No items were left in the stalls, either. Veluvolu was stopped by the loss

See BLOTTER, Page 36 Summit Crossing Way, Cumming, was arrested May 6 on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Cumming for DUI and speeding.

Drug arrests ►► Zackary Blackstone, 24, of

Gainesville, was arrested May 6 on Highway 306 in Gainesville for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and littering.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A car crash involving a deer took the life of an 18-year-old North Forsyth High School senior May 10. Trenton Basden was driving a 2001 Honda Civic around 8:40 p.m. eastbound on Ga. 369 when his car passed a 2008 Toyota Scion traveling westbound. As the two cars started to pass each other in opposite directions, the Scion struck a deer, according to a press release from the Forsyth County

Sheriff’s Office. The deer then went up into the air and to the left into the eastbound lanes. As Basden’s car passed the deer, the animal went through the windshield and struck the young man. He was reportedly BASDEN killed due to the impact with the deer. Basden was reportedly driving home from an AP macroeconomics study session.

He was set to graduate June 1 and was planning on attending the University of North Georgia. He also reportedly worked at the Chick-fil-A in Dawsonville. “Our Raider nation is mourning the tragic loss of senior Trenton Basden,” said North Principal Jeff Cheney. “He was an excellent student and friend to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.” No charges are pending at this time, and the crash remains under investigation.

Forsyth County Parks and Rec sending out survey Will assist with planning for parks system’s future FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is updating its Comprehensive Master Plan, a major planning process to set the blueprint for the future of the parks system in Forsyth County. The next step in the process is to hear the opinions of county residents through a mailed survey. In the coming weeks, questionnaires will be mailed to a random sample of

households in the county asking for feedback on the quality of parks, trails, open spaces and recreation facilities. The results of this resident survey, along with information gathered at stakeholder meetings, focus groups and public meetings, will be included in a final report that county officials will be able to use to guide future budget decisions and to get an overall sense of how residents feel about parks in Forsyth

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Liberty Middle named Lighthouse School Only one of four schools named for 2016 By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A lighthouse is something ships at sea use as a guide or to look toward. Schools can share similar qualities by being high performing and navigating the way for other schools. And one of those schools, Liberty Middle School, was named a Lighthouse School to Watch by the Georgia Middle Schools Association May 11. There are only 22 schools in the program, including Liberty which was one of four given this distinction for 2016. Schools must reapply and be visited again every three years to make sure they are still meeting standards. This designation is not only a state recognition but is part of a national program, said Camille McElroy with the GMSA, who presented the award. Schools are chosen based on their levels of implementation of the four domains of the program: academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational

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Walden named to national Suburban Leadership Council SEATTLE, Wash. — Janet Walden has been appointed by the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association as a member of its newly formed Suburban Leadership Council. Four leadership councils (urban, suburban, rural, and tribal) have been organized by the National CASA Association with members representing their peers from similar size programs. Each council will advise and provide support to the national CASA Association in its work on behalf of state organizations and local programs, by sharing expertise and providing input and guidance. Janet Walden, executive director,with CASA of Forsyth County, Inc., was appointed to the National CASA Association Suburban Leadership Council. Along with 11 other CASA directors from across the country, Walden will be sharing her expertise gained by serving abused and neglected children through court appointed advocacy in her own community in Forsyth County.

“This engagement with state and local members is rooted in the National CASA Association Strategic Framework,” said Perry. “We are very appreciative and excited to have this level of talent servWALDEN ing on the Suburban Leadership Council working together to look at the unique needs of abused and neglected children in suburban communities.” The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association is a network of almost 1,000 programs that recruit, train and support more than 76,000 citizen-volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtrooms of their communities. For more information about the National CASA Association, visit casaforchildren.org. For more information about your local CASA program, visit forsythcountycasa.org.

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Bear seen at two schools By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Lions and tigers may not be common in Forsyth County, but bears sure do seem to be recently. A black bear was seen at Sawnee Elementary School around 8:40 a.m. and then Otwell Middle School about 11:15 a.m. on May 9. Parents saw the bear and notified Sawnee’s principal, who told school safety including the school resource officer, who then called the Department of Natural Resources. Another spotting of a bear, and it’s unknown whether it was the same animal, was later reported near the softball field at Otwell before it went into the woods. Students were taken inside and the next-door post office and senior center were notified. There are no recorded bear attacks on humans in Georgia, and no fatalities, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ website. There have only been two documented fatal black bear attacks in the Southeastern United States.

How to solve a bear problem: • Most problems can be resolved through simple actions such as taking down bird feeders, taking in pet food or storing garbage in areas unavailable to bears, like garages. • Removing or making attractants unavailable to bears is a critical step in resolving bear/human conflicts. • It is equally important for people to be patient. It may take several days for the bear to learn that it is no longer going to be provided with a free meal. In most cases, the bear will simply move on when the food source is no longer present. • Installation of an electric fence may be necessary when gardens or other outdoor attractions are involved. • When camping or hiking, store food items in a vehicle or hoist food packs into the air away from the trunks of trees. If left alone, young bears searching for territory will usually find their way back to a more traditional range. • Capture and relocation is a last resort and only warranted if a bear persists in being a nuisance and presents a safety threat to residents or major property damage is likely.

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Comfort zone isn’t on road to success As a local news reporter, I shouldn’t be fazed when encountering other local journalists. And yet I was a little star-struck last week when I had the chance to meet KATHLEEN STURGEON Jovita Moore, an anchor for AtlanEditor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ta’s WSB-TV, at the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce’s Women Who Walk the Walk event. Jovita spent the afternoon telling us about how she grew up in New York, went to college in Vermont and pursued her dreams, all while leaving her comfort zone time after time. These experiences eventually led her to her current job, a position she probably wouldn’t have been offered had she never left the comforts of home. Her words really struck me on a couple of levels. First, I can obviously relate as a journalist. And, personally, I sometimes struggle with the issue of

leaving my own comfort zone. As I listed to Jovita talk about working in places like New York, Tennessee, Arkansas and, finally, Georgia, I thought it took some major guts to be able to move around like that, and I admired her. We spoke briefly after the event was over, and she told me to “prepare for your opportunity.” Meaning, if I wanted to achieve my goals in life, I had to be willing to break away from my comfort zone and really go after them. That’s easy to say for someone who did exactly that and ended up successful, albeit with a few bumps along the way, but mostly achieving what she set out to do. But it sounds scary to someone who has always classified herself as a homebody. Nevertheless, I thought about her words some more. I wondered if, one day, I might want to write for newspapers like The New York Times or Washington Post? Or are those dreams too lofty? No one knows what the future

... I thought about her words some more. I wondered if, one day, I might want to write for newspapers like The New York Times or Washington Post? Or are those dreams too lofty? holds, but I suppose it’s possible to think I might one day be a reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Or I could stay right here at Appen Media Group and continue covering the local news in my current job that I love so much.

In addition to work comfort zones, I’m like many young professionals who still have plenty of other life events to look forward to: living on their own, getting married, having children. Thankfully, I’m at the very beginning of my career and still have the rest of my life to really go after what I want. Jovita said it best when she was asked “What do you say when people ask after being offered a break, ‘Are they lucky or did they just deserve this opportunity?’” She said people have to be prepared to get lucky. As in, yes, you might get lucky and receive that once-in-a-lifetime call with a job offer, but you have to set yourself up to even get that call in the first place and then be prepared to fulfill expectations once you accept the challenge. So I plan to prepare myself to answer that lucky call one day if it comes because, as the saying goes, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Thanks, Jovita, for inspiring me to go beyond my comfort zone.

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Keller Williams gives back during Red Day By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Keller Williams Realty associates may have taken the day off May 12, but it was hardly a day of rest. Associates participated in Red Day, the company’s annual day of service in their local communities. The event is something all Keller Williams branches have participated in nationwide since 2009. The word red is used to mean “renew, energize and donate,” a theme the groups used this year. Each year, the Forsyth branch of Keller Williams chooses different local organizations to which they donate their time. There were a total of six projects across Forsyth this year, including the Humane Society of Forsyth County, The Place of Forsyth County, Jessie’s House, Bald Ridge Lodge, the Senior Center at Charles Place and Chattahoochee Park. Kristina Murphy helped organize the event this year and she said they try to help different groups that encompass Forsyth County as a whole. She was at Chattahoochee Park in conjunction with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and was working on the sus-

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Judge Leslie Abernathy-Maddox presents a completion certificate to a C.A.R.E. Court graduate during a ceremony held May 6 in the Forsyth County Courthouse.

Superior Court of Forsyth holds first C.A.R.E. Court graduation FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On May 6, five county residents became the first graduates of the Superior Court of Forsyth County’s Mental Health CARE (Change, Assist, Restore and Enlighten) Court. The graduation ceremony, which was held in the Forsyth County Courthouse, concluded more than two years of intensive supervision and treatment for the participants, who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness. Grant funding was secured in 2013 to provide for the planning phase of the Mental Health C.A.R.E. Court, and the program was launched in March 2014. Presided over by Judge Leslie Abernathy-Maddox, it is designed to provide alternatives to incarcerations for individuals who have been identified with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses by linking those individuals to local, community-based treatment resources with the goal of improving public safety and helping prevent further involvement in the criminal justice system. “The C.A.R.E. Court holds the enrollees accountable and assists them in achieving long-term stability so they can be successful members of the community and law-abiding citizens,” said Abernathy-Maddox. “This program

is an asset not only to those who have become our first graduates but also to the entire county by working to make our community safer and keeping these individuals out of jail.” The C.A.R.E. Court is supported by the offices of the Forsyth County District Attorney and Solicitor-General, as well as by local defense attorneys, law enforcement and treatment professionals. Prior to mental health courts, the mentally ill were treated the same as other offenders – they were tried in regular court and incarcerated in jail and prisons. They would complete their time of incarceration and return to their communities only to face the same issues as a result of their illness. Georgia is home to more than 125 accountability courts. Such courts include adult and juvenile drug courts, DUI courts, adult and juvenile mental health courts and veteran courts. The number of courts has grown significantly in the past several years due to support from the judiciary, legislature and governor. In addition to the Mental Health C.A.R.E. Court, Forsyth County also offers State Court Drug Court, DUI Court and Superior Court Drug Court programs.

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Our programs, from swim lessons to water exercise to swim teams, have all grown more than we ever could have imagined.” CARLA WILSON Aquatics Director ment that was the “biggest” over the years. “But I am so proud of what we have been able to accomplish within five

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Federal government weighs in on gender identity Directive to school systems to provide transgender facilities By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — The federal government may be easing out of mandated testing requirements for local schools, but it is apparently getting into the bathroom business — and any other area where sex segregation is in place. In an announcement last week that took many public K-12 schools by surprise, officials with the Obama administration directed local school systems to make restroom accommodations for transgender students, regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth, along with locker rooms and other facilities. The letter released May 13 clarified the federal government’s interpretation of Title IX mandates which prohibit “sex discrimination in educational programs and activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance.” The letter was sent by officials with the U.S. Department of Education and the

U.S. Department of Justice. Officials with the Fulton County School System noted they are in receipt of the letter, but currently have no policy in place that deals directly with the transgender issue and access to restrooms and locker rooms. “We are aware that the federal government has issued guidance to public schools on how to provide various supports to transgendered youth,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for the FCSS. “[We] will comprehensively review all federal guidance and utilize it in our continued support for students in our schools.” She noted, historically, each individual school “manages as appropriate” for their student population without issue. “To clarify, up until this point it has been a school-by-school decision as the situation calls for it,” said Hale. “But now that there is federal guidance, we will use this information to determine if additional supports are needed. Since this was [recently] released, our staff needs more time to review the information.” Though most commonly referenced in college sports programs where men and women sports must be equitably

provided, Title IX also covers K-12 schools under the direction of the U.S. Department of Education — essentially every public school in the country. The letter stated the “guidance does not add requirements to applicable law, but provides information and examples to inform recipients about how the departments evaluate whether covered entities are complying with their legal obligations.” The underlying threat in the letter, confirmed by government officials in subsequent media briefings, is that schools not fully complying with the law as it relates to transgender students risk losing federal funding. The FCSS relies on federal funding primarily to support the free and reduced lunch program and services for special education, but receives very little — less than one percent — to supports its general operating budget which includes staff salaries and benefits, and direct pupil services. While most of the attention is on the bathroom issue, the federal directive points out accommodations must also be made for transgender students in all “sex-segregated” facilities including locker rooms, shower facilities, housing

A transgender primer The U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice Department outlined gender terminology in the May 13 letter sent to school systems across the nation: Gender identity: Refers to an individual’s internal sense of gender. Transgender: Describes those individuals whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender transition: The process in which transgender individuals begin to live and identify as the sex consistent with their gender identity. They may dress differently, adopt a new name and use pronouns consistent with their gender identity. and athletic teams, as well as single-sex classes under certain circumstances. “When a school provides sex-segregated activities and facilities, transgender students must be allowed to par-

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The students help fuel the businesses that surround the rather large town square, which sits about a mile from Lake Lanier and the Lake Lanier Rowing Club, which hosted those types of events for the 1996 Olympics. Hall County is also home to the locally famous winery and resort Chateau Elan, and Braselton, which became well known when actress Kim Basinger owned most of it for a brief time. This is all to say that while Hall has done quite well considering its distance from metro Atlanta, the ARW project would be a massive addition to its landscape. Developers are saying they are modeling the River Walk project after the San Antonio River Walk and the Oklahoma City Bricktown. They wanted to do a water-based development and looked at locations along the Chattahoochee, but ultimately found there were too many regulatory hurdles to overcome, saying “environmental regulations prohibit the kind of development [ARW Principal Jorge Duran] wanted to do, which is dense, mixed-use projects that would showcase the water.” I can only imagine what state regulatory authorities are going through

in trying to think about how to review this project. The language is pretty straight forward with what a developer can and cannot do near a state waterway, but is it when the developer creates its own waterway? It may be, but it will be an interesting story for at least me to follow. The project would be on 508 acres just northwest of Chateau Elan off Ga. 211. It would also include a “corporate and technology park” as well as 30 acres of green space. At $700 million, the project would be a huge investment for Hall County and is a sign that at least some folks are willing to bet big that businesses and residents would support such a project so far outside of the perimeter. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith, gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433; Personal: NMLS#104587; Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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The consequences of micromanaging your employees Having worked with small-business owners for over 35 years, I have seen both positive and negative ways in which they manage their employees. How are you managing your employees? There are two extremes, and one DICK JONES of them is micromanagFounder & President Jones Simply Sales ing your employees. In many cases, small-business owners feel they need to micromanage their employees because it is the only way to ensure that they are doing their jobs correctly. Micromanaging employees often includes telling your employees what to do, how to do it and when to do it. If you’ve been in the military, then this approach is well known. It’s called a military model and it works real well in that environment. Conversely, a military model in a small business most often is a “house of cards” for employees as it’s not a very fun environment to work in. A military model squashes creativity and an employee’s autonomy, and is a complete impediment to high-performing teams. Just this year the baby boomer generation was surpassed by the millennial generation, which has a very low tolerance for this type of work environment. While micromanaging employees in the past may have worked, it’s not going to in the future. Having the freedom to do your job and own your own performance is a much better environment to operate and grow your small business. If you’re a micromanaging small-business owner, you better think twice about continuing this behavior.

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Toyota breaks ground on new Cumming location Donates $100K to Forsyth County Education Foundation By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Anyone looking to buy a new Toyota will soon have to go no farther than Forsyth County. Ground was broken May 11 at 1875 Buford Highway for the new location of Beaver Toyota. Partners Mike Beaver and Matt Calavan were offered the opportunity to open a new Toyota store in Cumming from Southeast Toyota. This new family-owned, state-of-the-art 130,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in the spring of 2017, which will mark the first new Toyota dealership built in the Southeast in more than five years. In addition to the full-service center, there will be an outdoor area where customers can hang out or events can take place. “We are so excited about that,”

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Beaver said. “There will be two fire pits, big-screen TVs and a big bar.” The Beaver and Calavan families are committed to the local communities and, to prove that, they donated $100,000 to Forsyth County Schools for the Education Foundation before they even broke ground. “We have been loving and supporting teachers and schools for a very long time and we will continue to promote and advocate them,” Katie Calavan said. “Not only do we feel a sense of responsibility, but our hearts pour out to

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Comprehensive Internal Medicine opens new Alpharetta office Kale Me Crazy opens in Roswell Business: Kale Me Crazy Owners: Philip A. Wahl About: Healthy habits start at Kale Me Crazy, a new superfoods café and juice bar. Kale Me Crazy promotes healthy living through fresh organic and natural foods with made-from-scratch wraps,

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The Johns Creek Public Works Department will present the annual touch-a-truck event featuring construction equipment and activities for the entire family Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. till noon. Front-end loaders, backhoes, firetrucks and other heavy equipment will be at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov/RecreationandParks/ Special-Events/Touch-A-Truck Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

EVENTS: EASTERN STAR PANCAKE BREAKFAST

What: An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, served hot off the griddle, along with sausages, coffee, juice and all the trimmings, will help support charitable projects of the Order of the Eastern Star. When: Saturday, May 21, 8-11 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Masonic Lodge, 194 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Cost: $6 More info: navybear1963@gmail.com, 404-276-4646

HAMZAH ISLAMIC CENTER OPEN HOUSE

What: People of all faiths and beliefs are invited to learn more about Islam. Food and refreshments will be served. When: Saturday, May 21, 3-5 p.m. Where: Hamzah Islamic Center, 665 Tidwell Road, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ events/1083502678387266/

ROSWELL, MILTON BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY

What: Roswell and Milton residents can dispose of large items for no charge on Bulky Trash Amnesty Day. When: Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Public Works Division, 1810 Hembree Road, Roswell. Proof of Roswell or Milton residency required. (Utility bills preferred. Roswell residents with the window decal do not need any other form of identification.) More info: www.roswellgov.com

JOHNS CREEK’S FINEST 5K RUN

What: The Johns Creek Police Department will host its second annual Johns Creek’s Finest 5K to benefit Special Olympics Georgia. When: Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.; registration begins at 7 a.m. near River Trail Middle School Where: Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers

Circle, Johns Creek Cost: $30 per participant; sponsorships $250 More info: www.johnscreeksfinest5k. com

‘AIRCRAFT CARRIERS’ BOOK SIGNING

What: Michael E. Haskew, author of “Aircraft Carriers,” will be speaking and signing books. When: Saturday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell More info: 770-993-1555

DATE NIGHT ON THE RIVER

What: Come relax at Chattahoochee Nature Center on this adults-only, 2 ½-hour sunset evening paddle. Ages 21 and older. When: Friday, May 21, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $30 general public, $25 members; advance registration required by May 25 at 770-992-2055 x237 or scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org/family-activities/canoe-programs/

ROSWELL DRINKING WATER FESTIVAL, NEW WATER PLANT CELEBRATION

lunches as well as chairs or blankets. When: Sunday, May 22, noon-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Cemetery, Alpharetta and Woodstock streets, Roswell More info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org

PCRF SECOND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF

What: Plan on a day of fun at the park while tasting some amazing chili and pies, or bring your favorite recipe and possibly win a prize. Hosted by the nonpolitical, nonprofit Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. When: Sunday, May 22, 2-5 p.m. Where: Settles Bridge Park, 380 Johnson Road, Suwanee Cost: $15 adults, $5 kids; 10-andunder free. More info: RSVP by May 19 at pcrfatlanta@gmail.com or by calling 770-3555854 or 678-733-5493

RUMC JOB NETWORKING

What: Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking will include 10 afternoon workshops. When: Monday, May 23, 12:30 p.m. Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/job-networking-learn

LUNCH WITH AUTHOR MARY ALICE MONROE

What: Bookmiser will host a lunch with New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe, author of “A Lowcountry Wedding.” When: Thursday, May 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Lucia’s Italian Restaurant, 4705 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: 770-993-1555

TAI CHI DEMO CLASS

What: A tai chi demo class will focus on improving muscle tone, balance and fall prevention. When: Thursday, May 26, 9:45-10:40 a.m. Where: Forsyth Parks and Recreation at Old Atlanta, 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: 770-205-4646

What: The city of Roswell will celebrate the grand opening of its new water treatment plant with a free community festival. When: Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Roswell Water Plant, 100 Dobbs Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

HERITAGE DAYS IN MAY: CIVIL WAR

ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

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What: The Roswell Historical Society will host an old-fashioned homecoming celebration for descendants of those “resting” at Old Roswell Cemetery. Families are encouraged to bring picnic

What: “Troublesome Times: The Civil War in Roswell,” includes informational panels and display cases with items from the city of Roswell’s archives. When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a

variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta. More info: alpharetta.ga.us

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

FOOD TRUCKS N’ FORSYTH COUNTY When: Monday, May 23, 5-8 p.m. Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info: web.cummingforsythchamber.org

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks along Old Roswell Street in the Historic District. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in the Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: AUTREY MILL UNPLUGGED CONCERT

What: Kathy Reed, local singer/songwriter and teller of wonderful stories, will present “Tears, Trains, and Twang: The Roots of American Country Music.” When: Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: www.autreymill.org

SAWNEE ASSOCIATION OF THE ARTS MAY MEETING

What: Artist/painter/instructor Ross Horrocks will present a program featuring examples of his varied subjects, media and approaches to painting. When: Monday, May 23, 6 p.m. Where: United Way of Forsyth County Office, 240 Elm Street, Cumming More Info: SawneeArt.org

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ROSWELL’S CLAY COLLECTIVE SPRING SHOW AND SALE

What: “Works in Clay,” the spring show and sale for Roswell’s Clay Collective, features handmade ceramic artworks created by the organization’s 40-plus members. When: Through Wednesday, May 25 Where: Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com.

HERITAGE DAYS IN MAY: PHOTOS

What: 13th Annual Roswell Heritage Juried Photo Exhibit presents a pictorial look at Roswell as captured through the lens of Roswell Photographic Society photographers. When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

‘MY FAIR LADY’ AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE

What: The Cumming Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “My Fair Lady.” When: Through May 22, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming More info: playhousecumming.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHARETTA BOOK-TO-ACTION GROUP

What: This book group is more than a simple book club; Each month’s books highlight a need in the community and offer a way for participants to help. In honor of Memorial Day, May’s books will focus the needs of military dogs with “War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love” by Rebecca Frankel and, for children, “Dogs On Duty: Soldiers’ Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond” by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent. When: Saturday, May 21, 1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

FINAL EXAM STUDY CENTER

What: High schoolers are able to use the study room for solitary or group studying for their final exams. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Ages 13-18. When: Monday- Wednesday, May 23-25 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB

What: The assigned book is “Bangkok Tattoo” by John Burdett. When: Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

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You may have heard about it on the news: Atlanta’s legendary Chattahoochee River alligator has been captured and relocated from the Cochran Shoals STEVE HUDSON Unit of the ChattaGet Outside Georgia, hoochee River NaChattahoochee Media Group tional Recreation Area to more gator-friendly territory in southern Georgia. Wait a minute. Did we say “alligator” and “Chattahoochee” in the same sentence? Indeed we did. What’s that? Gators in the wetlands around Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River? As it turns out, there was at least one that called Atlanta’s riverside wetlands “home” – at least until it was captured and relocated early last week. Alligators don’t naturally live this far north, so how did this one end up in Atlanta’s Chattahoochee? It was probably a pet that was released when it got too big to keep. This Chattahoochee gator had apparently been there for quite a while. Occasional sightings have been reported for eight or 10 years. Sightings gradually became more common in recent years as hikers on the Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop Trail caught occasional glimpses of this elusive creature. According to the National Park Service, which administers CRNRA, alligators “tend to exhibit a natural fear of humans and do not pose a threat unless provoked.” In other words, sightings were rare and those who spotted the gator were encouraged to leave it alone. But earlier this year, in March, several sightings of the Cochran Shoals gator (which had by that time attained a length estimated to be in the 7- to 8-foot range) led to temporary closings of part of the Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop Trail. That multiuse trail, located off Interstate North Parkway just upriver from I-285, is popular with hikers, joggers and bicyclists, and the temporary closure was for the benefit of park users and alligator alike. Following those most recent sightings, wildlife personnel set out to capture and relocate the Cochran Shoals gator. Early last week, on May

What: The book discussed will be “Gormenghast” by Mervyn Peake. When: Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

‘PICK A MAY FLOWER’ FOR $20

What: All dogs over 25 pounds and all cats may be adopted from LifeLine’s shelters for $20. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines, a $250 value at no cost. When: Throughout May Where: DeKalb County Animal Services, Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center More info: dekalbanimalservices.com, fultonanimalservices.com or lifelineanimal.org

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

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: BEER, BOURBON AND BBQ FESTIVAL

What: Admission prices includes a sampling glass for all-you-care-to-taste beer and bourbon. When: Saturday, May 21, noon-6 p.m. Where: Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta More info: beerandbourbon.com

RED TOP MOUNTAIN MAKERS FESTIVAL

What: Experience the first makers festival in a Georgia State Park. Makers present will include jewelers, woodworkers, a telescope maker, soapstone carver, print maker, bat box builder, cider maker and many more. When: Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Road SW, Acworth More info: gastateparks.org/ Info/236657

The saga of Atlanta’s Chattahoochee gator

10, their efforts were successful. The gator was captured without harm and then relocated to more natural alligator habitat somewhere in southern Georgia. How big was the gator? She (it was indeed a female) had a length of 6 feet 8 inches, but around 10 inches of her tail was found to be missing when she was captured. With her tail intact, the alligator would have had a length close to 8 feet, consistent with her estimated age. Might there be other alligators in remote corners of the Cochran Shoals area? You hear occasional reports of sightings of a second and smaller alligator, though these could not be confirmed. But the wetlands areas near the Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop Trail offer great opportunities for viewing other wildlife, and this is a great time of year to experience them. Take your binoculars next time you visit this area. There’s no telling what you might see! Steve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the Hooch,” will help you discover the great trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, including the trails of the Cochran Shoals Unit. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order online from www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Lambert, Blessed Trinity win LAX state titles By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three of the strongest lacrosse programs in the state — the Lambert boys team and the Milton and Blessed Trinity girls teams — all competed in state championship games last Saturday. The Lambert boys captured their third state title while the Lady Titans of Blessed Trinity won their first state title. The Milton girls team, the six-time defending state champions, were upset by Walton. Prior to Saturday’s loss to Walton, the Milton girls team had won a state championship in 10 of the 11 years the sport has been part of the Georgia High School Association, and had won six straight state championships. However, the Lady Eagles were beaten by Walton 9-8 on Saturday in the Class 6A girls championship game. The matchup was a rematch of last year’s state title game. The Walton defense limited the Eagles’ shots while their offense scored more goals than Milton had given up to any in-state opponent this season. After going down 1-0 early, Walton responded by taking the lead and stretching it to a two-goal lead at halftime. In the second half, Walton’s lead extended to three goals, 8-5, before Milton scored two unanswered goals to cut the lead to 8-7. Walton scored again with just under five minutes remaining in the game and

The Lambert boys lacrosse team won the third state title in the school’s history. began to shift their focus to stonewalling the Milton offense. Milton was able to score with two minutes remaining, but Walton would possess the ball in the dying minutes, playing keep away, and eventually running out the clock to deny Milton the chance for a seventh straight title. For the Lambert boys, their perfect season ended with their 6-3 win over Lassiter for the title. The Longhorns finished the season at 21-0 and captured their third state championship, and first since moving to Class 6A, with the win.

A goal from Hayden Barnes gave Lambert a 1-0 lead just 46 seconds into the game, a lead that they would not lose for the remainder of the game. Matt O’Rourk scored three goals for the Longhorns and Hunter Clem and Conrad McEvoy added a goal each for the Longhorns, which beat Lassiter 6-3 for the state title. Ben Stump had 10 saves for the Longhorns in the win. The Lady Titans of Blessed Trinity faced two-time defending state champions Kell in the A-5A state champion-

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ship game on Saturday, and were able to use a momentous comeback to upset the Longhorns. The Lady Titans found themselves down 13-8 with 12 minutes remaining, but as they began to score, the momentum shifted to BT. The Lady Titans scored seven unanswered goals in the final 12 minutes to take the 15-13 win, capturing their first state championship in the process. It was the first appearance for the Blessed Trinity girls in the state championship game.

Lassiter gets revenge on West Forsyth in state championship Wolverines falls to Trojans 2-1 for Class 6A girls state title By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — West Forsyth girls soccer handed Lassiter their only loss of the season on March 31, but the Trojans would get the last laugh as they beat West Forsyth 2-1 in the Class 6A girls state championship game last Friday at Mercer University in Macon. West Head Coach Jason Bayush said of his team’s performance in the game, “I don’t think we would have changed much. We played our game plan. I think Lassiter just outworked us. Our girls hung in there and had some opportunities. We just couldn’t get the ball in the net. “The girls earned everything they

got. We just fell a little short at the end,” he said. West, which won their first-ever region championship this season and were making their first trip to the state championship game, scored just two minutes into the game, but their momentum ended as abruptly as it had begun when Lassiter responded with a goal just three minutes later and added another in the final minutes of the first half. Grace Anne Green scored for West after finding open space 29 yards out. As Lassiter defenders began to close on Green, she took a shot that sailed over the hands of Lassiter’s goalkeeper and into the top right corner of the net, putting West up 1-0 just two minutes and five seconds into the game. West had another scoring opportunity off a corner just three minutes later, but the shot was saved. The ensuing counterattack would deflate West’s momentum after their early goal as Lassiter was able to tie the game.

Lassiter brought the counterattack up the far side of the field and a through pass found the Trojans’ Kelsey Hahn, who streaked past the West defense to encounter West goalkeeper AJ Needham one-on-one. Needham seemed to hesitate on whether or not to come out of the net and ended up being caught in the middle. Hahn’s shot from 15 yards out went left of the diving Needham and into the net, tying the game at 1-1. After tying the game, Lassiter had the advantage in possession for the remainder of the first half, and though Needham would make four saves in the first half, Lassiter’s final shot on goal in the half would evade her. With 2:40 remaining in the first half, Lassiter lined up for a corner kick. On the corner, the Trojans’ Mackenzie Brennan rushed in after the initial push to the goal and buried her header to give Lassiter the lead and momentum going into halftime. The second half saw both teams

play stout defensively, with few quality scoring chances for either side. West’s best scoring chance came from Brooke Pirkle, who was also a member of the West basketball team that claimed their first region championship this season and made it to the Final Four of the state tournament. Pirkle’s shot hit off the crossbar with 23 minutes remaining in the second half. The end result was a scoreless second half that earned Lassiter their firstever state championship in girls soccer. West will graduate only Melissa Escudero and Meagan Moore, making them a likely favorite to repeat another deep playoff run next season. “Experience is everything,” said Bayush. “They will be a little more comfortable if we make it again [to the state championship game] and I certainly think we have the skill level to do that. We’ll come back with that intensity and extra experience and hopefully make a run at it again.”

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South Forsyth Jr. Select Lacrosse wins DALC Tournament FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The South Forsyth Junior Select Lacrosse Team won the 13th Annual Dan Anderson Lacrosse Classic in Birmingham, Ala. April 17. South Forsyth went undefeated, competing against 16 teams from four states. The team outscored the opposition 67 - 18 and won 4 - 3 against Starrs Mill in the finals.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy high school students presented $3,484.94 to Catholic World Mission on April 12 at an all-school assembly, for the Ndekesha Orphanage in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The initiative was the students’ Lenten campaign project this school year. The students accepted daily donations in their theology classes, received donations from parents and staff, and raised funds through their ”IGNITE” team headed by high school teacher, Lucia Trevino. IGNITE is a program of Christian service designed specifically for Pinecrest high school students, to help them develop servant leadership through projects focused on corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Pinecrest juniors Erin Lavelle and Gabby Wesemeyer served as student

leaders of the IGNITE team and presented checks to Deacon Rick Medina and Stephanie Lange of Catholic World Mission. Deacon Rick commented that Pinecrest students were the first donors to help out the Ndekesha Orphanage, and they will use the funds to buy beds and other furniture for the 20 orphans currently living there. “I am so proud of our high school students and their desire to help these orphans in need,” said Siobhan O’Connor, Pinecrest high school campus minister. “I am grateful they took on this project with their theology teachers and collectively made it happen.” The students are looking forward to keeping up with the progress of the rebuilding of the orphanage through the Catholic World Mission website.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Last Thursday evening the place to be in North Fulton had to be at Taste of Alpharetta. A little rain did nothing to scare the people away. Indeed, the crowds scared the rain away. Nothing was going to dampen what just may have been the best Taste yet. The food from 60-plus restaurants filled the streets with the most delectable aromas. The music was great, with the AJ Ghent band pounding out funk and rhythm and blues, and country rock from Old Salt Union. In the delta defined by Old Roswell Street, Old Alpharetta Street and Milton Avenue, the Taste has taken on an intimacy despite the thousands who throng the food tents. And if you want to see old friends you haven’t seen in years, you can’t

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Rep. Woodall’s senior policy advisor visits Forsyth County Water Treatment Facility FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — U.S. Representative Rob Woodall’s Senior Policy Advisor Alex Poirot stopped by the Forsyth County Antioch Road Water Treatment Facility on May 4 to recognize Water Professionals Appreciation Day and to congratulate the staff on their recent Georgia Association of Water Professionals Water Platinum Award. This award is presented to Corporate and Utility Members with facilities that had no permit violations for MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) during the preceding calendar year. This was the first time the Forsyth County Water Treatment Facility earned the Water Platinum Award, which requires five consecutive years of earning the Water Gold Award. Director of Water and Sewer Tim Perkins, Water/Wastewater Plant Manager John Marshall, Senior Project Manager with Black and Veatch Stephen Simpson and ESG Water Plant

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Congressman Woodall honors Vietnam vets on anniversary CUMMING, Ga. —Congressman Rob Woodall, whose district includes much of south Forsyth County, spoke to members of the Cumming Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America at their May monthly meeting. The Republican 7th District Representative delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining federal spending on VA hospitals and other programs and services for military veterans. In addition, Woodall presented each of the members present with a presidential citation commemorating their service on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

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STREETFEST TO SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS: BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. - For a trio of local artists, the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest in May will mark their debut at the annual event, which draws artists from across the country. Now in its 12th year, the Streetfest will host nearly 100 artists in the outdoor gallery May 28-30, representing a wide variety of mediums including photography, pottery, jewelry, textiles, glass, wood, metal and paper art.

Tosi Alarcon – Vintage By Tosi For as long as she can remember, Tosi Alarcon has loved fashion, design and the process of creating beautiful things. Today, her company, Vintage by Tosi, handcrafts unique, one of-a-kind handbags and fashion accessories for customers seeking something beyond the usual. A native of Colombia, South America, Alarcon moved to the United States at 14 and eventually enrolled at the Art Institute of Atlanta to pursue her passion in design. “I have always loved fabrics and design, [so] I attended the Art Institute in Atlanta to further my interest in fashion … moving it from a hobby to hopefully a career,” said Alarcon, who now lives in Cumming. After college, she headed to Florence, Italy, to expand her fashion horizon, then returned to Colombia to pursue a career as a fashion designer for some of Medellin’s top clothing companies. With family still in Georgia, Alarcon and her husband and two young children returned to Atlanta, where her career in fashion took a back seat to family life and running the family business, A&A Landscape. “[But] as I was raising my own kiddos, my joy from creating, sewing and designing never left my thoughts,” said Alarcon, who dipped her toe back into the design world by helping a friend make window treatments. “What others see as a waste and throw away, I see as unique combinations of recycled fabrics coming together for new handbags, belts and scarves,” said Alarcon of what would be the inspiration for Vintage by Tori. “By recycling fabric sample books and other scrap material, I create unique pieces of art each time I get behind the sewing machine. She said her pieces are all distinct and made with largely discontinued fabrics, ma-

terials and samples. That means her clients will never walk down the street and see their handbags or accessories on anyone else, she noted with a laugh. She is looking forward to being a part of the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest this month and meeting customers who are now buying her products at area boutiques.

Jenny Moore – Flighty Bird House Lady Distraught by the death of her mother six years ago, Jenny Moore looked for something to heal her heart and found it in the simplicity of a birdhouse. “After Mother passed away, I was so depressed … so I bought a birdhouse and decided I could make them myself,” said Moore. “I have always been creative like my mom, and I love tools and my workshop.” Her first attempt produced a more than adequate home for birds, but Moore decided it needed something more to make it even more special. “I made the first one and it looked so boring,” Moore said with a laugh. A paraprofessional at Lake Windward Elementary School in Alpharetta, Moore said she then “started cutting designs out of metal to decorate the outside.” Her dad suggested using a metal roof to make the birdhouse last longer, and Moore found tiny half-inch nails to securely attach the roof to the house. Moore brought the finished birdhouse to school where a teacher immediately asked her to make two for her. And her business, Flighty Birdhouse Lady, was essentially born in that moment. “When my friend said she would pay me to make her the birdhouses I thought I hit the jackpot,” said Moore, who considered her birdhouses just a hobby to fill her time. But the quirky, folk art feel to her birdhouses soon had a growing fan base among her friends and family. She was encouraged by friends to display her birdhouses in craft shows, and was pleasantly surprised that she made money in her first show in 2010. Over the years, her birdhouses have evolved somewhat, while staying true to her original designs. She found that exterior paint and exterior glue added to the durability of the all-cedar houses, which are fully functional and ready to be nested in – for any size “family.” The homes are as small as one room, or can be up to eight rooms. For an added bonus, Moore recently

started using an acrylic cover on the “clean out hole” so that owners can look inside (“it’s wonderful to see babies grow up,” she said). For now, Moore says she enjoys her “hobby” building birdhouses, and will quit when it feels like a job, or she decides to move on to another creative outlet. “I usually can’t wait to get home to build,” said Moore. “The more pieces I have to cut, the more fun it is for me.”

Debra Mager — Cinderella Mosaics Just a few years ago, Alpharetta’s Debra Mager was simply a collector of art, content to acquire the whimsical pieces of mosaic art she loved. But encouragement from her husband to take a class in mosaics revealed not only an affinity for the artwork, but a true talent for the design. “I started this as a hobby, never intending to be an artist, let alone to actually sell my work. It was hardly a blip on the radar [when I began],” said Mager, of her early introduction to mosaics design. But today, Mager is a sought-after mosaic artist whose business, Cinderella Mosaics, allows her to tap into the glittery, free-form side of art that she enjoys. “Mosaic allows for a broad range of creative expression,” she explains. “It can be expressed in glass, broken china, bits and pieces of any [kind]. Because I am not skilled as a painter or illustrator or in the traditional fine arts, I find mosaic art very forgiving.” About a year after her initial class, a friend put one of her signature mosaic “glass slippers” into her booth at an art show. The item quickly sold. Her husband came up with the name, Cinderella Mosaics, reflecting her love affair with shoes – both real and in mosaic form. “It’s the perfect name for my obsession,” Mager said with a laugh, admitting to being a shoe fanatic in her younger days. “I just got hooked on making them early on [and] every shoe I make is unique and beautiful, fantastical and fun.” Cinderella Mosaics competes for her time with her full-time job, but Mager says she often slips into her studio in the wee hours of the morning to complete projects. “I wish I could be a full-time artist but it’s not in the cards as of yet. It will be exactly what I will do when I retire from the restaurant marketing business,” she said. For now, her plate is full with art shows and conducting workshops and classes for aspiring artists.

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Winners of FCFD’s fire safety poster contest announced Students recognized at Board of Commissioners meeting FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department is pleased to announce the winners of the department’s 2016 Fire Safety Poster Contest. The three winners are: • Amanda Barnaby, a student at Big Creek Elementary School • Madison Lauria, a student at Brookwood Elementary School • Luke Talbert, a student at Brookwood Elementary School All three winners will be treated to a pizza party with their classmates and local firefighters, and will receive a certificate of accomplishment from Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny Bowman. The winners were recognized and congratulated by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at their meeting May 5, and will have the honor of having their artwork displayed in county buildings. “We are very proud of these three students and of every student who submitted a poster,” said Bowman.

From left, front row – Amanda Barnaby; Madison Lauria; and Luke Talbert, back row – Division Chief Jason Shivers; Commission Chairman R.J. (Pete) Amos; District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff; District 2 Commissioner Brian R. Tam; District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills; District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent; and Fire Prevention Training Officer Robert Taylor. “Reaching our community’s children through our department’s many public education efforts is something in which

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Teeth whitening strips darken 2 men’s records JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A local retail store’s loss prevention officer reported $2,200 worth of teeth whitening strips allegedly stolen May 1 by two men. The loss prevention officer alerted Johns Creek police to the incident May

2 after he reviewed the previous day’s security footage. The footage showed two men stopping by the hygiene aisle. One of the men appeared to act as a lookout while the other allegedly concealed multiple boxes of teeth whitening strips, totaling $2,200 in value, in a shopping bag. They avoided all points of sale and left the store. The entire incident only lasted five minutes. An investigator identified the men as Rodney Richards, 51, and Roderick Jefferson, 51, who have both been suspected in multiple shoplifting cases across Atlanta. They both have multiple outstanding warrants for theft in several jurisdictions. Their whereabouts are unknown.

Racquetball players lose valuables during game JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two men reported their property stolen after playing a game of racquetball May 7 at a local gym. The men had entered the racquetball court in the common area of the gym and left their bags, full of personal belongings, right outside of the court. They returned to gather their property after a 30-minute game and discovered that the items had been moved. Both of their phones were missing along with $15 in cash from one of the men’s wallet. The items are valued at $1,100 total. The gym manager told Johns Creek

police that there was only one surveillance camera in the building, which overlooked the smoothie bar. It would not have recorded the incident.

Job application costs woman $2.7K JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman was swindled May 2 out of $2,700 after filling out a secret shopper job application online. The woman had been job hunting, when she found a secret shopper job posted online in April. She filled out the application and was soon contacted by someone giving the name “Kathleen Hiles” on behalf of the company. Hiles told the woman that she had a secret shopper job for her for a bank. The woman received mailed instructions from Iowa about the job as well as a $2,900 check, which she was told to deposit. A few days later, on April 15, Hiles stared texting the woman to “hurry up with the shopping job” even though the instructions told her to wait until the check cleared her account. The woman withdrew $2,700 in cash from her account and deposited the money into an account provided by Hiles via text message. The woman was contacted by her bank April 28 and told that the $2,900 check provided by Hiles was returned with insufficient funds, of course. Attempts to contact Hiles through texts, calls and emails have failed.

Gender: Continued from Page 14 ticipate in such activities and access such facilities consistent with their gender identity,” noted the letter sent to school districts. It raises the issue of which teams transgender athletes, or any athletes for that matter, may join. This is a subject that has been hotly debated since Title IX was passed in 1972 and primarily determined at the local level. But the goal in this most recent directive, said Justice Department officials, is “a school must not treat a transgender

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student differently from the way it treats other students of the same gender identity.” Under the law, noted federal officials, school systems are not allowed to request documents or other identifying proof of gender in providing any services. “Because transgender students often are unable to obtain identification documents that reflect their gender identity, requiring students to produce such documents may violate Title IX when doing [limits or denies] equal access,” stated the letter sent to school districts. To see the May 13 letter concerning transgender students visit https://www.justice.gov/ opa/file/850986/download.

Teen reduces plastic footprint one sip at a time FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Hannah Testa of Cumming, a 13-year-old Vickery Creek Middle School student, was awarded with the Pioneer of Sustainability award from Ted’s Montana Grill CEO, George McKerrow at the restaurant’s annual conference in April. Testa has led the efforts for a sustainability effort called “Switch your Straw,” which encourages residents and companies to reduce their “plastic footprint” by using Aardvark paper straws. Ted’s Montana Grill has been using Aardvark Straws in their restaurant since 2002 to contribute towards its mission of sustainability and leaving a better world for future generations. This partnership has helped Ted’s to eliminate more than 46 million plastic straws from landfills. Testa has a passion for animals and environmental topics that impact wildlife. She has presented to thousands of viewers about plastic pollution and shared practical ways residents can reduce their footprint.

George McKerrow, CEO and cofounder of Ted’s Montana Grill, awards 13-year-old Hannah Testa for her conservation efforts.

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