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Former Roswell Mayor L.W. “Pug” Mabry sits where his ancestor sat in 1841.

ATLANTA – Atlanta is earning top marks for recognition it does not want – it is one of the prime locations in the country for sexual slavery and human trafficking.

On May 13, five Atlanta men were sentenced in charges relating to the pimping of three 14-year-old girls and the trafficking of a 16-year-old girl in and around Atlanta. According to attorneys, the 14-year-olds were all runaways the men befriended and eventually coerced into the commercial sex trade.

Atlanta is a hub, largely due to its success. A large airport and numerous conventions draw crowds from all over the world.

MCCLEARY These crowds are mostly men with money.

Besides outside travelers, the Atlanta prostitution scene is vibrant, especially in the northern metro area – the trade goes where the money is, and Ga. 400 is a prime connector.

With all this in mind, “The World Summit: End Sexual Exploitation 2025” was held

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Ceremony held for Mabry family Mabry Rock rededicated at Leita Thompson Park

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A rededication ceremony was held to celebrate a historic monument’s return to Mabry Rock in Leita Thompson Park Saturday, May 16. Mabry Rock marks a spot where Robert Mabry and his family stopped just before they settled in what was then a newly created Cobb County in 1841. Former Roswell Mayor L. W. “Pug” Mabry, among other descendants, were honored at the ceremony.

“One of the things that makes Roswell a great town is our traditions and our stories,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. “We’re mak-

ing sure that that story is retold. That’s what makes traditions, that’s what makes community. It’s great to dedicate this rock and save this part of history.”

Councilmember Betty Price worked with the Mabry family to restore the monument, which dates back to the 1960s, after a previous owner had it removed.

“Now we’ve got the marker and the rock happily installed,” Price said. “When you’re walking on the trail, you’re reflecting, you’re part of the present and part of the past.

There’s some history here.”

Price said that she plans to file an application for an official historic marker for the site and continue renovations. “The courage of the pioneers is phenomenal. It gives you some reflection of the people that came before us,” she said. “We’re honoring history and we’re making history in the same day.”

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Former President Jimmy Carter, center, speaks at a world summit on ending sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Atlanta is one of the largest hubs for the sex trade in the country.

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MILTON, Ga. – A man allegedly told his daughter to keep driving after she hit a vehicle May 9. This man was later charged with DUI and child endangerment.Police say the sport utility vehicle owned by Jason M. Phipps, 43, of Arcaro Drive was seen hitting another vehicle after a concert at Verizon Amphitheater. Police were able to find the vehicle as

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Parts taken from vehicles JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Several residents on State Bridge Road woke up May 5 to find parts of their vehicles stolen.

One victim told police he went to his car that morning and started it up. It sounded wrong so he investigated and found part of the muffler removed. This was the catalytic converter. There was no other damage.

Three other victims in the same neighborhood had the same issue.

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MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole more than $2,000 worth of equipment from a Milton resident’s garage May 5.

The victim, of Hopewell Road, told police he found his garage broken into.

There was no sign of forced entry. Missing were a chainsaw, wrench, weed eater, four tires, four chrome wheels and a circular saw.

And now for some good news JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek resident had a near miss May 8 after her wallet, which she feared was stolen, was found safe and sound.

The victim told police she was shopping at the Aldi’s market on Jones Bridge Road. She left the store and realized later her wallet was missing.

She then received a phone call from her bank advising her credit card was used at a gas station nearby.

Police checked with Aldi’s, which confirmed a wallet had been turned in.

it pulled into the Arcaro Drive driveway. The driver, Phipps, allegedly smelled of alcohol and admitted his teenage daughter had driven the vehicle when it hit the other. He and she switched seats after she dropped a friend off. He drove home.

A young teen was also in the car along with Phipps’ wife.

Phipps was arrested for DUI and child endangerment.

All contents of the wallet were there, the victim confirmed.

Left behind: phones go missing MILTON, Ga. – Two Milton residents placed cellphones down in stores and walked away. Both phones were stolen.

One victim said she was at the Target on Ga. 9 May 4 when she was at the checkout line. She placed her phone on a soda machine at one end of the checkout and, when she was finished with her purchases, found her phone missing. A man and woman were seen in surveillance taking it.

Another incident happened May 6 at the Windward Walmart. The victim told police he was at the self-checkout when he needed to return to the aisles for another item. He placed his cellphone on the checkout. When he returned, the phone was gone. Surveillance footage showed a man, accompanied by a woman, take the phone and walk out of the store.

Safeguards actually work MILTON, Ga. – A Bream Drive resident is lucky for financial safeguards May 8 after a fake check nearly cost her thousands of dollars.

The victim told police she received a call from her bank informing her someone had cashed a large check, valued at $2,300. The victim said she never wrote that check, which was made out to a “John Rondinone.” She contacted the bank, which froze her accounts. Due to the check being over $1,000, there was already a hold on the money. Nothing was taken.

Trip for curbside carry-out ends in DUI

rested May 9 for DUI after he allegedly drove drunk to pick up food from a local restaurant.

Patrons at a Windward Parkway business told police they saw a car, driven by Youjung Bae, 35, of North Twin Alley, Milton, pull into the parking lot and drive up onto the curb. Bae was allegedly staggering and acting sick, they said. When police arrived, Bae had returned to his car and appeared and smelled drunk. He failed sobriety tests.

Bae was arrested for DUI.

Driver fears angry lady MILTON, Ga. – Fear of an aggressive driver does not mean you carry on after hitting their vehicle, as one Roswell man discovered May 2.

The victim told police she was traveling south on Ga. 9 between Bethany Bend and Deerfield Parkway when a white van behind her began tailgating her. It then allegedly passed her vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit her car when it merged into traffic.

The driver of the van, Jerry James Vichcales, 50, of Surrey Drive, Roswell, allegedly admitted to passing the victim, saying she was going too slow. He did not stop after striking the victim’s car because he could see the victim visibly angry in his rearview mirror.

Vichcales was arrested for failure to have a side view mirror, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related paraphernalia, failure to stop at an accident, passing in a no-passing zone and driving on poor tires.

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DUI arrests ►► Ashli Marie Jacobs, 26, of

Gatewater Court, Cumming, was arrested April 28 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, failure to change address on driver’s license and improper license plate frame. ►► Sharose Lanee Martin, 25, of Morton’s Crossing, Alpharetta, was arrested April 27 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Maria Evangelina Tobin, 58, of Lansing Lane, Cumming, was arrested May 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Nicole Marie Foshey, 26, of Marietta was arrested May

2 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to dim lights. ►► Brittany Denise Wince, 28, of Atlanta was arrested May 3 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Branden Lee Taylor, 31, of Lilburn was arrested April 23 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Wesley Patrick Hudson, 48, of Atlanta was arrested April 24 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and expired tag. ►► Christina Susan Stone, 30, of Parkmont Court, Roswell, was arrested April 25 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Amanda Renee Berry, 25, of Clarkston, Georgia, was arrested April 30 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired tag. ►► Timothy Oliver Dempsey, 57, of Birch Ridge Drive, Roswell, was arrested April 27 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI and following too closely.

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Canton was arrested April 28 on Arnold Mill Road in Roswell for DUI, open container and suspended license. ►► Mallorie Katherine Lopez, 29, of Dahlonega was arrested May 3 on Deerfield Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Adam Michael Richardson, 25, of Brookfield Club Drive, Roswell, was arrested May 4 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and license to be carried and exhibited on demand.

Drug arrests ►► Ryan Anthony Bailey, 34, of

revueandnews.com | Revue & News | May 21, 2015 | 3 Atlanta was arrested May 2 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Lachauda Denise Pitts, 23, of Atlanta was arrested May 2 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Le-Brae Jajuan Crawford, 28, of Tucker was arrested April 28 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Jerry James Vichcales, 50, of Surrey Drive, Roswell, was arrested May 2 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items, hit and run, tire violation, mirrors violation and no passing zone.

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City Center approved by Alpharetta Apartments, mixed-used coming to downtown

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In a 5-2 vote, the Alpharetta City Council approved plans for a new mixed-use City Center.

With a packed council chambers, the developer, MidCity Real Estate Partners, pitched their $80 million plan May 18. The team has worked on similar projects such as the Woodstock downtown.

The development includes retail and restaurants on the ground floors of the buildings in front of City Hall, with offices and apartments on the upper floors. Plans call for 165 for-rent apartments in the development.

In total, there could be as much as 50,000 square feet of retail and 30,000 square feet of office in addition to the apartments. Forty-two single-family homes are also planned for the development, across Haynes Bridge Road at the intersection with Thompson Street.

A large portion of the land is set aside for open space, mostly along Ga. 9 near the

town green.

Councilmember Jim Gilvin took a dim view of the development, saying it could be better and taking issue with the developers’ suggestion that apartments are necessary to make the plan work.

“There are parts of this plan I like very much,” Gilvin said. “But there are parts I have been against since the beginning. This was going to bring to downtown Alpharetta what Roswell has on Canton Street – a village-type feel. The one place we want to go and just relax is downtown.”

Councilmember D.C. Aiken also opposed the plan in large part because it features apartments.

“Apartments are a necessary evil on pin corners. This is not a pin corner; it’s the City Center,” he said.

He pointed out when the bond monies were approved in 2011 for City Center, the plan did not contemplate homes on the land. It also did not predict the location of several hundred new homes within easy walking distance of downtown.

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The concept for the downtown Alpharetta City Center includes retail and restaurants as well as office space and 165 apartments. This was approved in a 5-2 vote by council.

On the other side, while councilmembers conceded it was not a perfect plan, they said it was still worth pursuing.

“It’s a good plan, but not a perfect plan,” said Councilmember Chris Owens. “We have to get it right.”

Mayor David Belle Isle agreed, saying the downtown

needs to create a “sense of community.”

“It is not a perfect plan, but it is a darned good plan,” Belle Isle said. “This is the final piece that will connect us.”

Only the concept plan was approved in a 5-2 vote. The city and developer must still reach an agreement on the sale of the City Center land.

Price to run for Georgia House Fills empty Roswell seat

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell City Councilmember Dr. Betty Price has announced her intention to seek the seat representing the 48th Georgia State House District. The post was recently left vacant by the passing of Rep. Harry Geisinger.

“For over 10 years, Rep. Geisinger ably served our area,” Price said. “The 48th District consists of individuals and families concerned about the future of our great state. Having served more than five years on the Roswell City Council, I’ve worked energetically to further responsible growth, serving constituents and advocating for their needs. I’m passionate about

trying to affect transparent, common sense decisions in the legislature.”

She said there will be many medical-related issues coming before the state in the coming years – Medicare/ Medicaid and Obamacare to name a few – and a doctor would PRICE be useful to have in the legislature.

“I could be a real help in this area, and it is a fit for me,” Price said.

A physician by training, Price brings extensive medical, business and community leadership experience to her current work on the Roswell City Council. Price worked for over 20 years in the medical field and practiced her specialty, anesthesiology, in Roswell and Marietta. She is a past president of the Atlanta branch of the

American Medical Women’s Association and has received the President’s Award from the Medical Association of Atlanta.

Price was appointed to the city of Roswell’s Design Review Board in 2007 and has also served on the boards of the Roswell Historical Society, the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Senior Services North Fulton, the Roswell Woman’s Club, Friends of the Roswell Library, Every Woman Works and 10 years on the Fulton County Board of Health. She is also active with Friends of Bulloch Inc., Roswell’s resident theater company, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the Drake House and the Roswell Rotary Club. She received her M.D. from McGill University, has lived in Roswell over 30 years and has been married for 32 years to U.S. Rep. Tom Price, who is also a medical doctor. They have an adult son.

A special election to fill the vacant seat will be held July 14.

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Ga. 400 exit planned for McGinnis Ferry Open house for feedback later this year

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Transportation projects are moving forward that will include the addition of an interchange at Ga. 400 and McGinnis Ferry Road and ease traffic headaches for North Fulton and Forsyth commuters, a contractor told the Milton City Council at a work session May 11.

Representatives from Moreland Altobelli Associates, the contractor for the McGinnis Ferry interchange project, updated council on their progress at the work session.

Construction will not only involve adding on and off ramps to Ga. 400 at McGinnis Ferry but widening the road to four lanes on the west side to Bethany Bend and six lanes on the east side near Ronald Regan Boulevard.

The project is estimated to cost nearly $47 million and is

projected to open in 2020.

“We are currently under way to a preliminary engineering phase,” said L.N. Manchi, the project manager with Moreland. “We’re putting together a database right now, and survey for all the environmental studies.”

Forsyth County, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the North Fulton Community Improvement District are working with Moreland on the project.

An open house for feedback from all affected communities will be held later this fall.

“It’s an important project for GDOT and all the community surrounding the study area,” Manchi said.

In addition to the McGinnis Ferry interchange project, Manchi discussed Forsyth County’s intergovernmental agreement with Johns Creek to widen McGinnis Ferry from Ronald Reagan Boulevard to

Sargent Road.

“When you have these projects completed, that will have a major east-west connectivity for folks,” he said.

Tim Allen, assistant engineering director for Forsyth County, said the projects will improve the overall traffic flow in the area.

“Doing nothing is not an option,” Allen said. “Our projects will get the mobility and level of service back up in this area to something that people can live with for the next 20 years.”

Plans call for a new interchange at Ga. 400 and McGinnis Ferry Road as well as adding more lanes to Morris Road/Ronald Reagan Blvd.

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The Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony is at 10 a.m. May 25 at City Hall. The Roswell Rotary Committee organizing it are, back row from left, Jack Wyche, Carolyn Mattingly, Ron Cowan, Dade Young, Walt Woliver, Diane Coleman and Ralph Rowland. Kneeling are, from left, Jim McIntire and Lou Tabickman.

Roswell honors Memorial Day with ceremony May 25 at City Hall

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Continued from Page 6 tina Olds, daughter of famed pilot Robin Olds, who served in World War II and the Vietnam War. This is the 18th annual event.

Chairman of the event, David Young, said it was important for the community and the nation to remember those who serve in the armed forces.

“This gives a special place to remember a family member or friend’s sacrifices they made for the freedom we have today,” Young said. “The young ones need to see the sacrifices made for them.”

Exhibits, displays, music, a military ceremony, presentation of colors, the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, POW/MIA Tribute and the laying of a wreath will all be featured in the event beneath the trees of city hall.

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After the event, the Chuck Nation Band will perform.

The Emcee will again by radio host Moby.

After the ceremony, families can enjoy a picnic on the city hall grounds.

The Roswell Remembers Memorial Day ceremony is presented by the Roswell Rotary Club and City of Roswell.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The city of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host the city’s inaugural Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. at Alpharetta City Hall.

“We’re looking forward to paying tribute, as a city, to those who have died while in the service of this country as a member of our armed forces,” said Mayor David Belle Isle.

“It’s one of the reasons we developed the new Brooke Street Park behind City Hall. Come join us as we honor those who first honored us through their service and sacrifice.”

The Memorial Day Tribute will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with a performance by the Alpharetta City Band followed by a program including keynote speaker Lt. Nick Snider, who is known for being a voice of patriotism in America. Snider served in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer, followed by a 33-year career with Unit-

If you go What: Alpharetta Memorial Day When: May 25 at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza ed Parcel Service (UPS). For many years, he has dedicated his life to creating the National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta, which opened on July 4, 2004. More information on the keynote speaker can be found at www.nicksnider.net.

“Memorial Day is an important day in the life of our nation and our hometown,” said John Hipes, chairman of Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute. “It is a day to show our respect, individually and collectively, to those who have earned it.

“This will be an occasion to be a part of Alpharetta history,” Hipes added.

The back of the new City Hall was specifically built to include a stage-like area for programs such as Memorial

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Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, right, with John Hipes, chairman of the event. This year is the city’s inaugural Memorial Day ceremony and the first such event at the new City Hall.

Day. Eventually, a veterans’ memorial will be located in the park opposite the podium.

Fundraising efforts are underway to create it.

Each year, Alpharetta has the Old Soldiers Day Parade, which celebrates all things military with floats and bands.

This event will add to that tradition, Belle Isle said.

“This is a great opportunity,” Belle Isle said. “We can celebrate together those who have given everything.”

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Great communities yield great students It’s no surprise that North Fulton and Forsyth counties have some of the brightest students in the entire state of Georgia. It was recently nationally confirmed when by U.S. News & World Report ranking the nation’s high schools based on AP test scores and college readiness.

Forsyth County had two schools ranked nationally (408 and 479, respectfully) and 15 and 18 in the state while North Fulton had four in the top ten for the state alone (six, eight, nine and 10). The best part is, this is not new for our schools.

This is an incredible feat and something we should all be proud of. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and that is true in this case. It obvious our students are prioritized by the way their needs are met and how often they are supported and encouraged.

As an alumna of Alpharetta High School, I can honestly speak about the wonderful high school experiences being had in Forsyth and North Fulton schools. Not only is there an environment of academic excellence, there are so many wonderful teachers and staff to help students who need an extra boost.

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There is a lot of talk about our schools being overcrowded and I understand how this can be an issue.

But honestly, it just means more people want their children to come to some of the best schools in the state and receive a quality education. I, for one, am flattered.

I also will boast to anyone who asks about how great Alpharetta High School is and how proud I am to have graduate from one of the top ten schools in the state.

Every time I walk into a school to cover an event, it is evident the students are happy, learning and the teachers truly care.

Let’s all take a moment to realize how incredible our schools are, not only from test grades or preparedness, but for the fact our schools are raising and educating quality students who will one day rule the world.

The more things change the more they… change?

Recently in the office we had a discussion. In the manner of many of the best conversations, it was spurred by an offhand comment. This comment had to do with rotary telephones. Some of our younger staffers, while they knew what a rotary phone was, they didn’t know how such a phone worked.

They were politely informed by the more… senior staffers on how it worked.

This brings to mind just how far technology has come, not just in 30 or 40 years, but even in the past few.

We’ve gone from AOL dialup to broadband. I had AOL back in the day and the download a single song or a photo (several hundred kilobytes!) you have to leave it downloading overnight. And God help you if

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My father had an early laptop (I say ‘early.’ It was mid 90s). After years, it found its way to a corner of the basement. One day I dug it out to tinker with it and it was spotted by my much younger brother, who at the time must have been 10. He asked where

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR » Earlier this year, our pastor asked us “what breaks your heart?” And, while there are a number of things that do, one that has defined the last nine years of my life is this: some who lives here but does not yet love it here.

One of my biggest fears is that Alpharetta becomes a city where people live rather than a city that people love; a city of neighborhoods instead of neighbors; of houses, not homes; a place with a big box rather than quaint shops. The problem is that when a city is not loved, properties are not maintained; histories are lost; children grow up, leave and don’t come back. We stop investing in people and in places. Given enough time, hope fades and a community decays.

Here in Alpharetta, we are so blessed to have great schools, safe neighborhoods, high paying jobs and beautiful streets. So many cities would crawl over broken glass for what we have the privilege of taking for granted. But these things, as amazing as they are, do not foster a love of place.

DAVID BELL ISLE Alpharetta Mayor If you doubt me, think of the cities you love, the cities to which you want to return.

What makes them special?

What etches them in your memory? It’s not safety, jobs or education. Those are the practical. Rather, love of place comes from the depth of the experience.

It can be felt in the food, the architecture, the music, the intriguing walks, the stories and the history. That is what makes you love a place, a community, a city.

What I want so badly for our city is for those who live and work in Alpharetta to love Alpharetta. It’s really the driving force behind my belief that a great community cannot exist without a great and irresistible downtown.

You cannot be a connected community without a place to connect and to do life to-

gether.

Looking now at the big picture, we have before us an historic opportunity in the life of our city.

When you consider Avalon with its high-end retail and restaurants; then add the Thompson Street corridor to the west, which promises an old southern neighborhood fronted by a linear park, connecting Avalon to the new City Center with foot and bicycle; then add City Center with its new five-acre park, garden, square, City Hall, and its promise of a more casual dining and shopping experience; and then add the historical downtown with its down-to-earth charm and its present revitalization efforts; we will have over 515 acres of a unique, walk-able and experiential space.

It will be the kind of place that draws you in, connects you to your neighbor and creates the picture in your mind of where you belong.

It will be the kind of place that might just bring your kids home again. It will be a city for which you might fall in love.

One man’s meat is another man’s poison What is about the male human species that compels him to believe working a grill is masculine? It is as if there is some innate aspect of this kind of male’s genetic Appen Intern makeup that obligates him news@appenmedia to believe that, “If there is an group.com open flame, I must tend it, as well as what is to be cooked upon it.” He is absolutely capacity. insistent on working the grill, And if there is anything I lest he be viewed as less of have learned in my decade of a man, even though he has work in professional kitchthe culinary knowledge of a ens, it is this- a man who ceiling fan. insists on working the grill is I am sure that you know a terrible cook. someone like this. They He must appear manly could not tell you the differwhile tending a grill, thereence between mise en place fore he is constantly turning, and miso soup (“Um, one is prodding, poking and just italicized?”), but whenever a plain mishandling any chunk grill is involved they hapof meat on the grill, rendering pily tend to it with a kind it into something that has the of testosterone-laden fervor same color and consistency usually reserved for 4th and of a Goodyear Tire. goal plays.

All the while, the lid stays These men should be open on the grill, leaking out studied intently as they are all the smoky-goodness that evolutionary wonders. I mean compels people to grill in the this in the way that they have first place, as well as letting clearly not evolved in some out all the heat. But hey, millennia and are drawn to this “manly” griller is just a fire like a moth to a flood fine with some extra time. It light. They also happen to leaves him much more time share about the same mental to believe that women are

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wooing over him, admiring just how masculine he appears. In fact, what they are thinking is, “I hope he takes off the chicken breasts before they are the consistency of drywall, unlike the last 18 times he grilled something.”

If you are unable to realize by now, I do not care for these machismo grill abusers. Especially considering my experience in professional kitchens.

I have grilled more food in a week that they have burned in their lifetime. And yet, they insist they know what they are doing when I suggest that it may not be a good thing if a food item is, well, clearly on fire.

Up until a few days ago, I did not even own a grill. Last week, however, my glass gas stove-top decided it would prefer to explode into hundreds of bits of glass instead of cook the pasta in my pot.

Therefore, considering I had no other heat source but a microwave, I purchased a grill. My fiancée has already cooked on it as much as I have. I do not feel emasculated one bit.

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One of the items discussed at the meeting was Milton’s plans for a new city hall.

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Quake in Kathmandu felt in Johns Creek

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., June 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., and June 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) and to set the millage rate. The public hearings will take place at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, in City Council chambers.

The proposed budget is available on the City’s website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, as well as in the Department of Finance (City Hall, 2 Park Plaza) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(Friday).

These public hearings are in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Alpharetta are invited to attend and comment will be heard.

Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Belle Isle Mayor

JC residents face daunting challenge for Nepali orphanage they support

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Last month’s earthquake in Nepal has shaken residents in Johns Creek and North Fulton who support an orphanage in Kathmandu that helps 54 youths from age 8 to 22.

Johns Creek residents Susan and Bruce Keenan started the nonprofit Himalayan Children’s Charities Inc. 15 years ago after a chance encounter with one Nepali orphan. That led to the couple’s founding of an orphanage in Kathmandu (See story: http://appenmediagroup.com/stories/JohnsCreek-couple-reaches-out-toNepal-orphans,17307?).

Nepal is a country of huge

Himalayan Children’s Charities founders Bruce and Susan Keenan stand with some of their Nepali orphans dressed for ceremonial dancing. contrasts. On the one hand, it is a land of incredible natural vistas and historic architecture and culture. On the other hand, the country is crippled by rampant poverty and a corrupt and inefficient government. Add to that the sheer remoteness of the country, and disaster relief and aid becomes a nightmare.

After the April 25 temblor registering 7.8 on the Richter scale struck the country, the sheer remoteness of the country kept adequate aid from getting in immediately. Then a 7.3 second quake followed May 12.

For the Keenans and supporters of the HCC, it is an

See QUAKE, Page 13

CITY OF ALPHARETTA 2015 TAX DIGEST AND LEVY NOTICE The City of Alpharetta does hereby announce that the 2015 millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia on June 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.

CURRENT 2015 TAX DIGEST AND FIVE YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY 2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015*

Real & Personal

$

4,600,983,058 $

4,504,603,238 $

4,458,573,581 $

4,386,199,801 $

4,438,518,254 $

4,575,134,619

Motor Vehicles

$

193,069,470 $

198,495,280 $

201,312,700 $

218,557,340 $

186,312,400 $

190,038,648

Mobile Homes

$

12,640 $

10,776 $

10,760 $

10,760 $

10,760 $

10,975

Heavy Duty Equipment

$

73,282 $

- $

13,102 $

13,364

Gross Digest

$

4,794,138,450 $

4,703,127,826 $

18,532

4,659,897,041 $

-

4,604,767,901 $

4,624,854,516 $

4,765,197,606

Less Bond Exemptions

$

113,313,028 $

106,705,655 $

105,643,632 $

105,136,401 $

91,316,607 $

91,316,607

Net Bond Digest

$

4,680,825,422 $

4,596,422,171 $

4,554,253,409 $

4,499,631,500 $

4,533,537,909 $

4,673,880,999

Less M&O Exemptions

$

546,730,438 $

587,122,135 $

581,361,672 $

571,674,041 $

559,854,100 $

559,854,100

Net M&O Digest

$

4,247,408,012 $

4,116,005,691 $

4,078,535,369 $

4,033,093,860 $

4,065,000,416 $

4,205,343,506

Gross Millage

8.233

8.425

8.622

8.758

8.778

9.212

Bond Millage

1.535

1.535

0.930

0.880

0.800

0.750

Less L.O.S.T. Rollback

2.483

2.675

2.872

3.008

3.028

3.462

Net M&O Millage

4.215

4.215

4.820

4.870

4.950

5.000

Net Bond and M&O Taxes Levied

$

25,087,892 $

24,404,472 $

23,893,996 $

23,600,843 $

23,748,582 $

24,532,128

Net Bond Taxes Levied

$

7,185,067 $

7,055,508 $

4,235,456 $

3,959,676 $

3,626,830 $

3,505,411

Net M&O Taxes Levied

$

17,902,825 $

17,348,964 $

19,658,540 $

19,641,167 $

20,121,752 $

21,026,718

Net Taxes $ Increase/(Decrease)

$

(1,340,935) $

(683,420) $

(510,476) $

(293,153) $

147,740 $

783,546

-5.07%

-2.72%

-2.09%

-1.23%

0.63%

Net Taxes % Increase/Decrease

3.30%

*Estimated Digest for Tax Year 2015 Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Bell Isle Mayor

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Quake:

HIMALAYAN CHILDREN’S CHARITIES INC.

Continued from Page 12

To help: Go to HCCNepal.org Or send donations to: P.O. Box 3837, Alpharetta, Ga. 30023

especially tragic situation. The children at the orphanage survived the earthquake, but they cannot stay in their building because it simply isn’t safe.

“The school children were scared and shocked,” said Susan Keenan. “They are in no physical danger now, but everyone has been living outdoors for weeks. That is taking a toll.”

They are struggling to procure some tarps to give them shelter, and they hope to bring in sheets of tin to build structures to protect them from the monsoon season, which will start in a few weeks. Right now, people are simply living outside on the sides of mountains, she said.

Lakendara Upadhyay is a Nepali who has lived 40 years of his life in the United States.

He got involved with HCC after reading the Herald story about the nonprofit and is now a

Mission: Create a viable future for Nepal’s vulnerable, marginalized children by empowering them through education, nurturing care and mentorship to become contributing/productive members of their societies.

Ultimately, the goal is to create a paradigm of sustainability in order to break the cycle of poverty and its after-effects.

How: Educate orphaned and abandoned children.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 53 children from the ages of 8 to 22 Nepal programs: Education up through the university level.

Provide additional leadership training and life skills training.

The damage to entire towns has rendered homes uninhabitable. board member.

He and his Nepali wife still have extended family in Nepal and have been able to keep in contact through cellphones.

“Still, there is that whole idea that there’s a lot to do, but what can I do? In our case, my wife is a pediatrician and I’m a pharmacist. So we are planning to go [to Nepal] in the summer to help. This is going to be a 10-year project,” Upadhyay said.

“One thing that has come of this tragedy is a unity of the Nepalis that we haven’t seen before,” he said.

Rather than go on their honeymoon, the couple will return to Nepal to use their skills to help the country begin to recover its health and get back on its feet.

“I think as summer comes on, we will see many Nepalis returning,” he said. “I don’t know yet exactly what we will

do, but I know there will be a way to leverage my skills as a pharmacist and my wife’s as a doctor.”

In the short term, the Upadhyays have been able to call Upadhyay’s uncle to provide limited supplies to the orphanage and give them updates on their needs.

His biggest concern, like the Keenans, is to get the children more permanent

shelter before monsoon season starts in a few weeks. He has seen many expatriate Nepali come together in this country to gather up aid. One Nepali acquaintance is a runner who has gotten pledges to match a dollar for every mile he runs.

Upadhyay’s company has donated $10,000 to Nepali relief through the Red Cross. “I think the aid is coming, and we’re all finding ways to do it,” he said.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DECREASE

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 2.87 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Decrease for the Bond millage rate.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted a debt (“Bond”) millage rate which will require a decrease in property taxes for the Debt Service Fund by -4.70 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Increase for the M&O millage rate.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax decrease to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

June 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

June 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

June 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

June 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

June 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

June 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 5.000 mills, an increase of 0.140 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.860 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $300,000 is approximately $11.31 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $900,000 is approximately $50.40.

This tentative decrease will result in a Bond millage rate of 0.750 mills, a decrease of -0.037 mills. Without this tentative tax decrease, the Bond millage rate will be no more than 0.787 mills. The proposed tax decrease for a home with a fair market value of $300,000 is approximately -$4.39 and the proposed tax decrease for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $900,000 is approximately -$13.32.

Explanation: The City has not received the 2015 tax digest from Fulton County and, as such, must assume growth in the tax digest to conservatively comply with this statutory notice. The budget currently being considered by the Alpharetta City Council would leave the millage rate at its current 5.750 mills level through the 2016 fiscal year. The City has maintained that rate since 2009 while providing additional tax relief to citizens by increasing Alpharetta’s homestead exemption to $40,000; the highest such exemption in Georgia.

Explanation: The City has not received the 2015 tax digest from Fulton County and, as such, must assume growth in the tax digest to conservatively comply with this statutory notice. The budget currently being considered by the Alpharetta City Council would leave the millage rate at its current 5.750 mills level through the 2016 fiscal year. The City has maintained that rate since 2009 while providing additional tax relief to citizens by increasing Alpharetta’s homestead exemption to $40,000; the highest such exemption in Georgia.

While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows:

While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows:

Millage Rate

Current

Proposed

Change

Millage Rate

Current

Proposed

Change

M&O

4.950

5.000

0.050

M&O

4.950

5.000

0.050

Bond

0.800

0.750

-0.050

Bond

0.800

0.750

-0.050

Total

5.750

5.750

0.000

Total

5.750

5.750

0.000

The City is shifting 0.05 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate to provide additional funding for capital investment in our infrastructure.

The City is shifting 0.05 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate to provide additional funding for capital investment in our infrastructure.

Robert J. Regus City Administrator

Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Belle Isle Mayor

David Belle Isle Mayor

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The Women’s Business Network Gala helps Drake House Fashion Goes Global to help homeless moms SANDY SPRINGS – The Women’s Business Network of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce will present its third annual fashion show, Fashion Goes Global, Tuesday, June 9, to benefit the Drake House.

Chamber members and other women’s business and community leaders will model clothing and accessories from The Drake Closet at the event, scheduled for 5:30 – 9 p.m. at UPS World Headquarters.

Presenting sponsors include Babush, Neiman, Kornman & Johnson, Van Michael Salon, Massage Envy Spa, Henssler Financial and The Joint Chiropractors.

“The Drake Closet is a women’s fashion boutique in Roswell and Alpharetta that sells new and gently used

women’s clothing, shoes and accessories,” said Karen Trylovich, chairwoman of the Chamber’s Women’s Business Network and CEO of A Classical Affair.

All of the merchandise is donated, and proceeds from sales benefit The Drake House, a Roswell non-profit that provides short-term crisis housing of up to eight months to homeless mothers with children.

In that time mothers receive education and empowerment programsin North Fulton County and helps the families work toward self-sufficiency.

The goal of Fashion Goes Global is to raise awareness of The Drake House and encourage people to support them by donating their gently-used clothing and accessories and by shopping at the Drake Closet, too.

Donations may also be brought to the Fashion Show.

Trylovich says the fashions on display at the June 9 event

If you go What: UPS World Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway, Sandy Springs.

When: June 9, 5:30-9 p.m.

Where: Community leaders model clothing Cost: $20 Chamber members; $25 non-members.

Attendees must pre-register by May 31 at www.sandyspringsperimeterchamber.com.

More Info: Women’s Business Network of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce

will showcase some of the upscale items and designer name brands available for purchase at the Drake Closet.

There will be a Drake Closet store at the fashion show where guests can shop, along with exciting raffle prizes.

“We’re thrilled to hold the fundraiser at UPS this year.

The fashion show has grown each year since we began, and it’s a lot of fun. This is a

wonderful community event undertaken by the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce and we encourage everyone to attend,” she said.

What is The Drake House?

The Drake House addresses a long-standing need for emergency housing for women with minor children in North Fulton.

The organization offers housing for an average of four months in one or twobedroom apartments on The Drake House campus and provides in-depth assessments to 40-50 families per year.

The program’s goals include helping the families: • enjoy a stabilized, improved quality of life, • working with the mothers to make increasingly responsible choices and exert greater control over their life circumstances, • developing and exercising the mothers’ talents and competencies and helping them experience greater personal security and self-respect.

For information go to www.drakehouse.org.

CDA’s Down Home Derby gets rerun Roswell, Ga. – The Child Development Association’s Down Home Derby had so many wonderful photos, we just had to share a few more as American Pharaoh makes a run for the Triple Crown at the Belmont.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – More than 150 business leaders turned out May 14 for a night of food, drink, dancing and, most importantly, networking at the North Atlanta Business Post’s Leadership Summit at the Ruth’s Chris Alpharetta location.

The Post is nearing its oneyear anniversary of bringing

business news to the north metro area. Its 20,000 copies are distributed to local businesses and chambers of commerce.

Business Post Publisher Hans Appen said the event was a success not only for charity and the attendees, but also for the Post itself.

“It’s both very exciting and very humbling to have such a turnout,” he said. “It’s a sign that what we are doing is worthwhile and well-received by leaders in the business community.”

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When a customer says “no,” however, the sale is much harder to close. So what do you do when a customer says “no?” If a customer says “no” to your proposal, product, service or whatever else you are offering, the first step is to find out

why. Maybe they don’t have the budget to buy what you are selling. Wouldn’t it be nice to find this out? Maybe you could offer them financing options, which addresses the reason they said “no,” and may help close the sale right away.

Overcoming objections is critical to closing business.

Every time you hear a “no,” it’s an objection. Turning a “no” to a “yes” requires that you can quickly overcome objections and address the reason(s) your potential customer has for not buying from you. Selling does indeed begin when your customer says “No!”

Summit: Continued from Page 16 chief executive officer of Credo Financial Services, said he was pleased with the Post and what it means to the business community.

“What a great publication,” Lucas said. “You learn a lot about what other people are doing. It’s all about staying connected.”

Milan Patel, of Milan Eye Center, echoed Lucas.

“All the [Appen] publications are phenomenal,” he said. “They keep their fingers on the pulse of the community.”

He called the leadership summit “thoroughly enjoyable.”

A part of the evening was to raise funds for the charity CURE Childhood Cancer, which helps with research into conquering childhood cancer.

The event was held at the new Ruth’s Chris location on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta, in their special events space. The gourmet food had lips smacking while live music from the Fly Cats got guests dancing.

Appen said it was important to support charities.

“In our leadership roles, we should always take the opportunity to give back,” Appen said. “We are one of the few entities that can bring such a wide a range of businesses together in one setting for the betterment of the community and for a good cause.”

The evening raised over $6,000 for the charity.

For more on CURE and ways to help, visit www.curechildhoodcancer.org.

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Dan Lucas with Credo Financial, title sponsor of the evening, addresses the crowd.

By FRANK NORTON JR. Editor’s note: This is part of a series of excerpts from Frank Norton Jr.’s “Norton Native Intelligence Report for 2015.”

A new survey from the American Affluence Research Center found that the number of affluent Americans planning to make large purchases this year – including major home renovations – has finally returned to pre-recession levels. The survey polled more than 300 households with a minimum net worth of $800,000.

Prior to 2008, respondents who had no plans to make large purchases held steady at around 45 percent. Since then, even the wealthiest Americans have tightened their belts, and that number rose to between 50 and 60 percent.

Now, penny-pinchers are back to a 45 percent minority, meaning more than half of all of the affluent respondents – who represent the wealthiest 10 percent of American households – do plan to either remodel, upgrade to a new home, purchase a second (or third) home, buy a new car, go on a cruise or make another large purchase.

Shift in priorities: Overall, society has been moving through an era of revolutionary change, a personal shift in focus from making a better living to making a better life.

Since 1997, the number of U.S. businesses with no employees – that is having the owner as the only employee – has increased by 47 percent (Harper’s Magazine 2014).

Where a young person once said, “I am going to pursue my career and go

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wherever it takes me,” a more recent iteration of that is: “I am going to move to somewhere I want to live and then pursue a career there.”

We are not the hungry immigrant nation we used to be.

We are more into meaning, into jobs that find fulfillment.

And at least some people are willing to accept lower pay to go somewhere they care about.

Working longer: Currently, 7.7 million Americans age 65 or older are still employed.

That’s up 60 percent from a decade earlier. Some are working because they need the money, since nearly a third still have mortgages.

That’s up from over one-fifth who did in 2001. Nearly half of those with mortgages are spending 50 percent or more of their annual income on housing costs.

Gen-Y will still buy: The National Association of Realtors reports that 59 percent of young renters (ages 18 to 39) believe owning a home makes more sense, but 73 percent believe it would be difficult to get a mortgage today. Also, 75 percent of these renters believe home ownership is an important long-term goal, and 73 percent believe home ownership is an excellent investment. Only 24 percent of Gen-Ys already own their own home, and an additional 60 percent plan to buy a home in the near future.

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Cartiva secures financing for cartilage implant

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Mozen named national NARI president ROSWELL, Ga. — Judy Mozen, president of Handcrafted Homes, has been named 20152016 president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). As president, Mozen will focus on recruiting and training a viable workforce through inclusion and diversity. “I am extremely proud to serve as president of NARI and represent over 65,000 member companies and their employees across the country who are committed to practicing our profession at the highest levels of expertise and standards,” Mozen said.

Cousins Properties adds board member ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Robert M. Chapman has been elected to the board of directors of Cousins Properties. Chapman is the chief executive officer of Sandy Springs-based CenterPoint Properties Trust, which focuses on the development, acquisition and management of industrial property and transportation infrastructure.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Cartiva Inc. has secured $8.5 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing led

by New Enterprise Associates and with participation by new investor Windham Ventures Partners.

Proceeds from the financing are expected to fund the company through premarket approval of its Synthetic Cartilage Implant whose application was submitted to the FDA in April.

Proceeds will also support the post 510(k) clearance clinical evaluations of the company’s ProxiFuse Hammertoe Correction System and its study evaluating Cartiva SCI in the treatment of osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb.

The company also announced that Eric A. Stookey joined the board of directors earlier this year.

Stookey is chief operating officer of OsteoRemedies.

Based in Alpharetta, Ga., Cartiva develops and markets solutions for patients with osteoarthritis, cartilage damage and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Greystone closes loan for Roswell apartments ROSWELL, Ga. – New York-based lender Greystone has closed a $64,270,000 Freddie Mac loan for a 664-unit multifamily property in Roswell. The company provided a $60.5 million bridge loan in 2014 for the acquisition of Park 83, located on Calibre Creek Parkway in Roswell.

The Freddie Mac loan includes three years of interest-only payments, followed by 30-year amortization for the remaining term.

Park 83 is a luxury apartment complex offering a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with community amenities. In the past year, the property increased occupancy to 96 percent.

Revue & News | May 21, 2015 | 17 “Park 83 has been a key investment within our portfolio, and Greystone’s execution of bridge and permanent financing was outstanding,” said Mike Altman, chief investments officer, Cortland Partners. “After the initial renovation, Park 83’s rents were still rising and outpacing market growth.”

HealthPort plans merger with Wisconsin firm ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Medical information services provider HealthPort has agreed to a merger with Green Bay, Wisconsin-based IOD in a deal that will create a new company with combined revenues of more than $450 million.

The company will be staffed with 6,000 people serving approximately 18,000 health care facilities in the United States.

“This merger combines the strengths and capabilities of two of the industry’s leaders, creating a wider selection of higher-quality clinical data services and a platform for growth,” said Mike Labedz, president and CEO of HealthPort.

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

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Exide Technologies emerges from bankruptcy MILTON, Ga. – Exide Technologies has emerged from Chapter 11 as a newly reorganized company.

The Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed the reorganization plan in March.

Exide, formerly traded under the ticker symbol OTCQB: XIDEQ, emerges as a privately held company with reduced debt, a reorganized capital structure and resources to allow for further investments in its global businesses.

The company has reduced its debt by approximately $600 million: received approximately $165 million through its rights offering; and closed on its $200 million exit financing arranged by Bank of America, PNC Capital Markets and BMO Capital Markets Corp.

Graduates face higher debt hurdle as they begin career

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – College graduates will be saddled with more student loan debt than at any time in the nation’s history.

A new study by credit reporting agency TransUnion says student loan balances have nearly doubled in the past five years, from $589 billion in 2010 to more than $1 trillion currently.

That debt weighs on all corners of the economy, including the housing market. John Burns Consulting, a home builders’ adviser service in California, reported this year that student loan debt will create an $83 billion burden on households this year, enough to shave the housing market by 414,000 sales.

The move toward financial stability among young graduates should begin as soon as they be-

gin the job hunt, said Joe Sicchitano, head of wealth planning at SunTrust Private Wealth Management.

Sicchitano said many students overlook personal finance training while pursuing their degrees, and they start their careers without a sound financial plan.

“It’s important to get as early a start as possible on the fundamentals when determining the right mix of savings, investing for retirement and paying back loans – decisions that most people will experience in the first years following graduation,” he said.

His advice to new graduates is to immediately set up an emergency fund, drawing from the money they receive as gifts or from their new job. At the same time, he said, graduates should continue investing in themselves, a new wardrobe to secure the right job or a new laptop to conduct job

searches.

Once an emergency fund is established and necessary preparations are made for a job search, a student must start attacking his or her debt, Sicchitano said. Pay down the high-interest debt first.

He said it is also important to understand student loan debt and sign up for the shortest repayment schedule your finances will allow.

Finally, Sicchitano said graduates should begin as early as possible saving for retirement.

A simple investment of $100 a month can grow to more than $57,000 over 30 years, assuming a 3 percent return, he said.

New hires should inquire about a company’s retirement plan and whether it will match contributions.

If the employer has a company match, you should contribute enough to the plan to receive the full benefit, he said.

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Attractions abound in and around Lake Lanier

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com BUFORD, Ga. – When the summer days start getting hot, many people flock to water. For residents in and around Atlanta, that may mean a trip to Lake Lanier.

Located about 20 minutes off Ga. 400, and 45 minutes from Atlanta, Lake Lanier can be a fun location to visit during the summer.

While the lake offers swimming and boating, it also has a vast array of activities on land, including a water park, resort and outdoor activities.

Lanier Islands Resort runs alongside the lake and has 1,500 scenic acres. No matter what you’re looking to do, Lake Lanier may offer it.

LANIER ISLANDS:

This 1,500-acre resort on Lake Lanier has something to offer every visitor, and is Georgia’s most visited lakeside destination.

The resort offers multiple pavilions, piers and points to view and enjoy the lake. The resort also offers many activities such as LanierWorld waterpark, stables, a spa and a beach with a boardwalk.

There also areas for camping and lake houses available. At the heart of Lanier Islands is Legacy Lodge, which

Now available at your favorite restaurants and growler shops through Milton, Alpharetta, and Roswell.

offers 216 guests rooms, elegant amenities and a lake view. It is also the place to host a meeting, wedding or to stay after playing on the lake all day. Plus, it offers pet-friendly rooms. Visit http:// www.lanierislands.com/ for more information.

HORSEBACK RIDING:

Lanier Islands offers summer camps for beginning and intermediate riders ages 7 to 14, trail and pony rides as well as riding lessons.

The Equestrian Center can help accommodate any plans including a ride and romance package. Prices vary depending on activity, and the center has other horse-related activities in addition to the trail rides and lessons.

Visit http://www.lanierislands.com/ activities/equestrian for more information.

ZIP-LINE CANOPY TOUR:

For the more adventurous, Lake Lanier Canopy Tours offers an unforgettable zip-lining experience. Riders must weigh between 50 and 250 pounds and be at least 8 to 12 years old, depending on the tour. There are seven different tours to choose from and they range in length of time, price and number of zip lines. Visit http:// lakelaniercanopytours.com/ to book a tour.

Zipline over Lake Lanier at Lanier Islands in Georgia.

MARINA BAY:

If you’re looking to make Lake Lanier home, Marina Bay offers resortstyle living.

The gated community offers a clubhouse, marina, tennis village and outdoor life. There is also a private boat dock for residents. The community has

399 homes and is located on 314 acres along the shores of Lake Lanier. Homes are available as lakefront, lake view, mountain vista, park front, courtside, village, cottage and forested. Prices range from $95,000 to $640,000. Visit http://marinabayonlanier.com/index. php for more.

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Peachtree qualifier to benefit Special Olympics at Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers Circle in Johns Creek. Saturday, May 23 at 8 a.m. Cost is $30. Visit johnscreeksfinest5k.org for more info.

A vocal ensemble performing choral jazz from the 30s, 40s and beyond at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Sunday, May 24 at 6 p.m. General admission $15, tables from $40. Visit chattnaturecenter.org for more info.

MUSIC:

Run or walk and support No Longer Bound, a program that rescues men from addiction. Starts and finishes at Shiloh Point Elementary, 8145 Majors Road in Cumming.

Monday, May 25. Call 404-769-4408, email kimhall2007@gmail.com or visit totallyrunning.com for more info.

Who: “Semi-Average” Joe Johnson is a singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist from Mississippi spanning genres from classical to musical theater to down-home blues.

Cost: $22.

When: Sunday, May 24 Hours: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta Web: thevelvetnote.com

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What: The Missouri State University Chorale performs a concert of a cappella choral music Where: John’s Creek UMC,

Classic band Rush, celebrating 40 years, on their R40 Live tour at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta.

Tuesday, May 26 at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $40.50 to $149.50. Visit vzwamp. com for more info.

shops with extended retail hours. Held in conjunction with family-friendly Alive at the Square.

Where: Canton Street in Historic Roswell When: Thursday, May 21 Web: aliveafterfiveroswell.com 11180 Medlock Bridge Road When: Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 pm.

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What: Start the weekend early for food and fun. Browse local restaurants, galleries and gift

What: Shop for fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, crafts and more. After the farmers market, there will be food trucks and locally based entertainment.

Where: Broadwell Pavilion, Broadwell Road in Milton.

When: Saturday, May 23 Hours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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RIVER CANOE ADVENTURES What: Experience wildlife through a 2 and a half hour

paddle down the ‘Hooch.

Knowledgeable river guides take you down river to see the sights and sounds of this river in the summer.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell When: Sunday, May 24 at 6 p.m.

Cost: $30 Contact: scheduling@ chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x237 Web: chattnaturecenter.org

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What: Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy music and join Roswell’s free family movie.

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Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road in Roswell When: Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m.

Info: Movie series runs May through September.

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES What: “Stories We Tell” is about a filmmaker who explores stories among different members of a family.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek When: Sunday, May 24 at 3:30 p.m.

Contact: Email ParkPlace@ JohnsCreekGA.gov or call 678-512-3430

MEMORIAL DAY 2015 Freedom is not free and Memorial Day is a time to remember the sacrifices soldiers have made to keep our freedoms. The communities around North Fulton and south Forsyth counties will provide many choices for residents to choose from, no matter their community.

AVENUE OF FLAGS

Veteran’s memorial including the 20th anniversary of Avenue of Flags—deceased veterans are honored with the installation of a new flag in their memory at the Veteran War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Cumming.

Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m.

MILTON MEMORIAL

Memorial Day ceremony featuring local veterans, Milton FD Color Guard, Taps performed by Bugles Across America and Capt. Donna Rowe as the featured speaker at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway. Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Visit cityofmiltonga.us for more info.

ALPHARETTA MEMORIAL DAY

Alpharetta’s inaugural observance of Memorial Day at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. Monday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more info.

ROSWELL REMEMBERS

Pay tribute to our fallen heroes at the largest Memorial Day ceremony in Georgia at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street.

Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m.

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Orthodontic treatment today is about faces not just braces. Consequently, facial esthetics dictates the proper timing for treatment.

While treatment can contribute to the physical and psychological development of patients young and old, some patients require early intervention. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial visit to an orthodontist at age 7 for this reason. Most patients do not need early treatment, but if necessary, amazing improvements in facial esthetics and function can be accomplished. The common orthodontic problems that can be treated in between 7 and 9 years old include underbites and severe overbites as well as patients with crossbites and openbites. These conditions are considered muscular skeletal problems and are best addressed in the mixed dentition when the permanent front teeth are erupting. These treatments are referred to as dentofacial orthopedics because we are working with the bones of the face and not just the teeth.

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Braces: Continued from Page 21 braces and heavy forces of yesteryear are a thing of the past.

Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that move the teeth. Each aligner moves the teeth a quarter of a millimeter and is worn for about two weeks. The number of aligners is dictated by how crowded or spaced out your teeth are at the beginning.

Clear or ceramic braces combined with new superelastic memory wires have made tradition orthodontic treatment more efficient and more comfortable. The teeth move a little every day and the forces on the teeth are very light.

For more dramatic changes, orthognathic surgery can totally transform ones appearance if necessary. Adults who desire improved facial esthetics can benefit from orthodontics combined with surgery to correct facial imbalances. In this situation, the braces are placed on the teeth for about six months prior to surgery and remain on the teeth for a few months after the procedure.

So the best time to get treatment is when you or your child is ready to improve that smile! It’s about faces not just braces.

This summer, The Cottage School will be offering an entire compliment of summer courses for Middle and High School students.

The High School Summer School program at TCS offers subjects in the academic core curriculum and an opportunity to earn high school credits. Middle School students will have the ability to enhance Math and Language Arts skills. TCS Summer School offers small classes and certified, experienced teachers in a unique environment. Online classes are also available. For more information, please contact Dr. Nancy Wadel, nancyw@cottageschool.org, 678-250-5111 or go to www.cottageschool.org.

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Area high schools on list of ‘best high schools’ Milton High is top-ranked at 6th best in state and in top 200 nationally

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – A recent ranking of nearly 20,000 public high schools

by U.S. News & World Report places most North Fulton high schools at the top of the class among their state and national peers.

Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Milton, Northview and Roswell high schools not only ranked among the top 20 in Georgia, but also in the top 500 nationally, according to the “2015 Best High School Rankings” from U.S. News.

Cambridge High School, in only its fourth year open, ranked 28th in the state and 747th nationally. The soon-toclose Fulton Science Academy Charter High School also received top marks from U.S. News coming in 21st in the state and 573rd in the nation.

Milton High was the highest ranked Fulton school on the

2015 list, ranked sixth best in the state and 187th in the nation.

It was bested primarily by magnet schools with smaller populations, making it the top ranked traditional high school with more than 1,400 students.

Principal Brian Jones said Milton’s focus on all aspects of the high school experience has helped its students succeed.

“While this type of [academic] recognition is awesome, I’m more proud that these students are also able to excel in the visual and performing arts, athletics and in the community,” said Jones, who was recently named permanent principal after a year as interim.

Schools were evaluated based on a three-pronged method that considered overall student performance on state-required tests, how well schools prepare students for college through participation

and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams and how effectively schools educated their least-advantaged students.

Based on the results, the top 500 schools received gold medals, the next 2,000 received silver and the next 4,000 received bronze. With the exception of Cambridge and Fulton Science Academy, both of which received bronze medals, all other ranked high schools in North Fulton received gold medals.

“The data show that it’s incredibly difficult to achieve a gold, silver or bronze medal under the U.S. News methodology,” said Travis Mitchell, an education producer at U.S. News. “Of the more than 19,000 eligible schools, only 6,517 were awarded medals, and [less than 8 percent] of those received gold…[demonstrating] the highest level of college readiness.”

Alpharetta High Principal Shannon Kersey said high expectations from students and staff, combined with community support has made her

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‘Best High Schools’ in Georgia from U.S. News & World Report 1. Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology (4) 2. Davidson Fine Arts Academy (74) 3. Columbus High School (85) 4. DeKalb School of the Arts (108) 5. Savannah Arts Academy (173) 6. Milton High (187) 7. Walton High (223) 8. Northview High (236) 9. Johns Creek High (277) 10. Alpharetta High (286) 11. Chattahoochee High (328) 13. Roswell High (364) 21. Fulton Science Academy (573) 28. Cambridge High (747)

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“Alpharetta High School’s success is absolutely a whole community collaborative effort,” said Kersey, who has been at the helm of AHS since 2011. “Our faculty, students and parents all work hard each and every day, and we consistently strive for excellence in academics, arts, athletics and service. I am so proud of our

students and all that they have accomplished.”

Despite the common perception that Georgia schools are not on par academically with other states, the U.S. News rankings indicate the state ranks ninth for states with the most gold and silver schools. Georgia placed 64 high schools on the list of best high schools.

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TCS senior takes first place in Ga. InvestWrite competition

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“AeroVironment has already established itself as a competent company and has several government contracts for midsized to small drones, which offer a steady platform for business. But they are looking to expand into new markets which offer massive opportunities to growth.”

The essay topic was intentionally difficult, asking the students to analyze a stock in their portfolios they managed throughout the course, said Aubrey Van Bentham, Peters’ Economics teacher.

“Victor’s gift for writing and his keen interest in economics made him a natural fit for this competition,” Van Bentham said.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — 2015 TCS Senior Victor Peters has shown he has a savvy understanding of investment analysis although still a senior at The Cottage School in Roswell.

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InvestWrite is an innovative nationally judged writing competition, produced by SIFMA Foundation.

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Fulton names new deputy superintendent for academics Rob Anderson to replace departing Scott Muri

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The Lionheart School in Alpharetta received a new “Imagination Playground.” Service dog, Langley, plays with blocks at the playground.

Lionheart gets unique playground ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Lionheart School unveiled its new Imagination Playground April 30.

The innovative play equipment was provided by Verint and national nonprofit KaBOOM! in an effort to give Alpharetta kids the childhood they deserve.

Imagination Playgrounds are an innovative design in play equipment that develops healthy bodies, creative minds and social and emotional well-being. With the oversized blue foam parts, Imagination Playground allows children to build and re-build their playspace using their imagi-

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The Lionheart School’s provides a developmentally appropriate education for children who need a specialized learning environment, therapeutic interventions, supported social interactions and strategies to accommodate their individual profiles. The Lionheart School is a non-profit organization.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Another high-level official with the Fulton County School System appears to be moving on, now that Deputy Superintendent Scott Muri has been named the sole finalist for superintendent in the Spring Branch (Texas) School District.

His departure comes just weeks after Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa announced his resignation effective June 1 to assume the top position in the Palm Beach (Florida) School System.

Muri, who oversees academics, came to Fulton Schools in May 2012 from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina) School System where he had previously worked with Avossa.

Although Muri will not be officially hired by the Texas district until June 11,

pending the mandatory 21-day waiting period, his departure from the FCSS is all but certain.

During ANDERSON the May 14 meeting of the Fulton School Board, Rob Anderson, currently the area superintendent for the Northeast Learning Community, was named to replace Muri.

Prior to his promotion to area superintendent last year, Anderson served as Avossa’s chief of staff, where he worked with various departments and stakeholders throughout the district to manage constituent concerns and special projects.

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Tentative school budget includes raises Up to 8 percent raise for teachers, 3 percent for all

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Fulton County Board of Education (FCBOE) tentatively approved last week the fiscal year 2016 budget, taking the first step to providing raises for staff beginning in the 20152016 school year.

Final approval is slated for June 9, with the $1.27 billion budget for FY16 going into effect on July 1. This is up from the $1.1 billion budget originally adopted for FY15, with much of the new revenue slated for staff salaries.

Providing a salary increase has been a priority for the board since revenues began improving following the 2009 economic collapse. Although revenues have yet to return to pre-2009 levels, school leaders say the economic outlook is positive.

“Compensation is only one piece of our overall strategy [to] attract and retain top talent,” said Fulton School Board President Linda McCain. “But it is a very tangible component that demonstrates to our teachers and staff that we value and appreciate their hard work.”

The budget proposed by Superintendent Robert Avossa has several components to the salary structure including: 3 percent raise plus a step increase for eligible non-teaching staff 4 percent raise for teachers in steps (years) 0 to 5, plus step increase 8 percent raise for teachers on steps 6 through 20, plus step increase 4 percent raise for teachers on steps 21 through 26, plus step increase 4 percent raise for teachers above step 26; no step increase School officials noted more than half of Fulton’s 7,000plus teachers will see a pay increase of between 8 and 10 percent.

In all, Fulton employs nearly 14,000 people. The cost

of increasing the compensation outlay, including raises, steps, signing bonuses and supplemental pay increases for music and athletics, will be just over $45 million in FY16.

“We’re very fortunate to now be in a place where salary increases and step raises can again be considered. I applaud our school board’s fiscal oversight in the most lean budget years so this could happen,” said Avossa.

For the past several months, Fulton officials have been looking at ways to make the district competitive when

attracting, and retaining, top teachers. Over the years, Fulton’s pay scale has slipped when compared to other districts, leading to increasing losses among the ranks of experienced teachers.

Ron Wade, who oversees talent management for the district, notes Fulton competes with 59 public and private school systems in the area for a dwindling pool of top teachers.

Although this is the first permanent raise for Fulton teachers in three years, Fulton has provided one-time bonuses

the past two years and it eliminated non-paid furlough days five years ago.

This year, the district also is offering signing bonuses, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, to new teaching recruits.

The tentative budget also keeps class sizes the same, as well as the millage rate of 18.502.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Chattahoochee Nature Coffee and Commerce

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Center rocks night away Annual fundraiser always brings out supporters ROSWELL, Ga. – The Chattahoochee Nature Center, North Fulton’s jewel on the river, once again raised the roof and a lot of cash May 9. Final totals are not in yet but the CNC’s supporters chipped in somewhere north of $22,000 for more programming.

Chattahoochee Nature Center’s 100-acre campus is alive with things to do and see.

Thousands of school children are bused in to see and learn.

Adults and youngsters enjoy guided hikes and the chance to see some magnificent Georgia animals and birds up close.

CNC offers canoeing on the Chattahoochee, Camp King-

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CNC Executive Director Chris Nelson, left, acknowledges the years of leadership provided by Peter Abreu and the Abreu Family Trust, calling their generosity “transformational.” He presents family members the Community Partner Award. Accepting on behalf of the family are Clare Webber, Katherine Abreu and Mike Abreu.

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We are currently raising funds for the Memorial Statue that will grace the Alpharetta City Hall Park to be named “The Defenders” and bear six plaques across the bottom with the seals of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Marines and Merchant Marines.

Drop off donation locations: • A.J.’s Home Cooking • Corner Deli • Pure • Alpharetta City Hall • Crust Pizza • Queen Of Hearts • Alpharetta Framers • Hop Alley • Smoke Jacks • Alpharetta Outfitters • Karen’s Fabrics • Sis and Moon • Armistead Armory • Leather and Pearls • Twenty Dollar Chiropractic • Armistead and Son’s • Main Street Kitchen • Vino 100/ Tender Box Benjamin Moore Paints • Mugs on Milton • Cotton House • Professional Cleaners Please make Checks payable to City of Alpharetta/Veterans Memorial.You may mail your donation to: City of Alpharetta • Attn: Veterans Memorial Fund2 Park Plaza • Alpharetta, GA 30009

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Enjoying the evening are, from left, Councilwoman Betty Price, Judy Nash, Al Nash and U.S. Rep. Tom Price.

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Center: Continued from Page 28 fisher in the summer and its Rhythms on the River concerts are a crowd favorite.

The Rockin’ on the River gala is always CNC’s big do on the ’Hooch and a social event that is not to be missed. For more about what CNC has to offer, go to chattnaturecenter. org.

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Student essays give life lessons Contest sees 6 Milton winners

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – All students write essays. It’s a tried-andtrue form of schooling to get students to think creatively.

For the Laws of Life essay contest, hosted by the Georgia Rotary Club, it gets thousands of students in the state writing about their lives and what matters to them.

The Laws of Life essay contest is the largest such contest in the country, and certainly in the state, said Susan Mason, executive director of the program.

“It’s based on character values,” Mason said. “Students get their own saying to apply to life, something that is meaningful to them” Students must write an essay about a saying – everything from Shakespeare to “Git ‘er done” – that has impacted their lives. They must then explain the impact.

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Rotary Club of Milton-Windward Meets Mondays at noon St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Milton The resulting essays are graded on how well the students were able to express their life lesson’s impact.

For the Milton-Windward Rotary Club, they had six students from Milton and Cambridge high schools who won for their grades. The club honored the winning students May 11 at their weekly meeting.

Milton had two student winners – Yasser Seif and Sarah Brown.

Seif is a Syrian refugee who arrived in Milton via Egypt.

He left his home country more than two years ago.

His topic revolved around “Life is fair” and how, really, it is not.

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He said he wants to study hard to become an engineer so, one day, he can return to Syria and help them rebuild.

“I appreciate what life has given me and not others,” he said. “People won’t appreciate what they have until they see someone fighting to get half of it.”

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She had to reevaluate herself and settled into cross country.

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She now excels at running.

Cambridge had four student winners – Monica Behara, Jillian Snow, Boltin Teeter and Ansley Laws. Laws was not present at the award ceremony.

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BT, Cambridge girls capture tennis titles JONESBORO, Ga. – The Blessed Trinity and Cambridge girls captured state tennis championships May 9, with Blessed Trinity running its string of titles to seven straight years.

The Titans won the Class AAA title for a third straight time after four consecutive Class AA titles from 20092012. The Blessed Trinity girls have won nine state titles in tennis since 2004. After winning their first four matches on shutouts, the Titans were tested in the finals by region rival Westminster, which won the AA title in 2013 and ’14.

Blessed Trinity won 3-2 to continue its championship streak.

Cambridge had an easier time in the finals in AAAAA, defeating Starr’s Mill 3-0. The Bears dropped only two individual matches in five rounds of the playoffs, winning 4-1 in both the quarterfinals and semifinals against Flowery Branch and Glynn Academy.

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teams advanced deep into the tournament.

The St. Francis girls reached the semifinals in Class A, with the Alpharetta girls losing 3-1 to Etowah in the AAAAAA quarterfinals.

The Northview boys made it to the finals in AAAAAA before losing 3-2 to Walton, which swept the boys’ and girls’ titles.

Northview defeated Johns Creek 3-2 in the quarterfinals after the Gladiators rolled past Woodstock and Brookwood in the first two rounds. Northview won its first two matches against Etowah and Norcross before defeating Kennesaw Mountain 3-0 in the semifinals.

Cambridge’s boys reached the AAAAA semifinals before losing to Starr’s Mill, and the Blessed Trinity boys made it to the semifinals in AAA, losing 3-2 to Calhoun.

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Northview’s Billings wins twice in state girls’ track

By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ALBANY, Ga. – North Fulton high schools had several champions in the girls’ state track and field meet held May 7-9 in Albany. In the boys’ meet in Jefferson last weekend, no athlete from a local school came away with a state title, but Roswell’s Tyson Spears managed three finishes of either second or third.

Most of the local successes in the girls’ meet came in the 1,600 and 3,200 meter runs, with Northview’s Lindsay Billings sweeping those two events in AAAAAA. Billings won the 1,600 by eight seconds over Milton’s Riley Burr in a time of 4:50.83, and also took the 3,200 in 10:27.21. Burr placed third in the 800.

Mary Claire Solomon of Blessed Trinity won the 3,200 in AAA in 11:05.86 and was second in the 1,600. Emma Grace Hurley of Fellowship Christian matched those finishes in the Class A private division, winning the 3,200 in 10:38.01 and taking second in the 1,600.

Also winning state championships were Blessed Trinity’s Zion Lewis in the AAA triple jump and

Hayden Merrick of Johns Creek in the AAAAAA discus. Lewis enjoyed an outstanding meet, placing second in both the 100 and 200 meters. Merrick placed fifth in the shot put.

In the Class A private meet, second place finishers included Maya Dobson of St. Francis (high jump); Paige Peterson of Mount Pisgah (triple jump); Sydnee Walker of King’s Ridge (shot put); and Mattie Millikan of Mount Pisgah (800). Cameron Swartz of Fellowship was fourth in the long jump, Ally Smith of Mount Pisgah was fourth in the 400 and Dodson took fifth in the triple jump.

Mount Pisgah placed sixth in the team standings and Fellowship placed eighth. Led by Lewis and Solomon, Blessed Trinity was second in Class AAA. BT’s other top finisher was Elizabeth Tenoschok, who tied for second in the triple jump. Maddie Heller was fourth in the 800, Katie McConnell was fourth in the 100 hurdles and BT took fourth in the 4x100 relay.

In AAAAAA, Centennial’s Olivia Malone was third in the triple jump. Alpharetta’s Sydne Vanhorse was third in the 100 and sixth in the 200, and Roswell’s Grace Artis was sixth in the shot put and seventh in

the discus. Vanhorse was part of Alpharetta’s relay teams that placed fifth in the 400 and seventh in 1,600.

Thanks to Billings, Northview had the best finish among North Fulton teams, placing 10th.

Roswell’s Spears was the top North Fulton performer in the boys’ meet. He was second in the long jump, third in both the 100 and 200 and was part of Roswell’s relay teams that placed fifth in the 400 and seventh in the 1,600. The Hornets finished eighth in the team standings.

Also placing in AAAAAA were Michael Francesconi of Johns Creek (sixth, pole vault), Centennial’s Aaron Turn (fourth, triple jump) and Jimmie Walton (fifth, shot put) and Milton’s Corey Claiborne-Landy (third, discus).

Blessed Trinity finished eighth in AAA. Robby Gibson was third in the 3,200 and fourth in the 1,600, and Bailey Durham was second in the 300 hurdles.

Placing in Class A private were Sam Zoldock of Mount Pisgah (third, pole vault); Reed Kroeber of Fellowship (third, shot put and fourth, discus) and Jack McHugh of King’s Ridge (fifth, 110 hurdles).

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Roswell boys, Milton girls defend state lacrosse titles

By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Roswell boys and Milton girls defended their state lacrosse titles on their home fields Saturday, and both teams won against Cobb County opponents that compete in the same region as the Hornets and Eagles.

Roswell defeated Pope 12-9 in the boys’ contest, while the Milton girls continued their decade-long domination of the sport in the state with a 9-6 victory over Walton.

The Hornets finished the season 20-2, winning their last 10 matches. Roswell outscored its four playoff opponents 5827, including a 15-4 semifinal victory over Etowah earlier last week. All four playoff victories came on the Hornets’ home field. In the championship game, Roswell jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one period and led 9-3 at the half, with Preston Tippett scoring three of his five goals. Pope closed within 10-8 after three periods, but goals by Tanner Schneider and Tippett gave the Hornets a comfortable lead.

Niko Gekas added two goals for the Hornets, who had seven players score in the victory.

Roswell goalkeeper Alex Lynch helped keep Pope at bay, with the Greyhounds getting off about as many shots as the Hornets.

In the victory over Etowah, Andrew Thomas led the Hornets with four goals. Jack Piggott scored three. Tippett, Schneider and Garrett Blake scored two each for the Hornets, who got another strong game in goal from Lynch.

Six Roswell seniors will continue their lacrosse careers

in college. Tippett will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Lynch is going to MIT. Thomas will play at Lynchburg and Schneider at Birmingham Southern, while Blake and Will Beecham will stay in state.

Blake will play at Young Harris and Beecham at Mercer.

The Hornets are coached by Alex Chrzanowski.

Georgia has conducted a state championship in lacrosse for 11 years, and Milton has won the girls’ championship 10 times. They lost in the finals to Chattahoochee in 2009, the last time the Eagles lost against a Georgia opponent.

Milton finished the season 18-4, with all four losses coming against out-of-state opponents.

The Eagles, coached by Tim Godby, won their first three playoff games by a combined score of 66-18, including a 2310 victory at Chattahoochee in the semifinals. Walton, which lost to Milton 15-9 early in the season, gave the Eagles a battle in the title contest after Milton jumped out to a 6-2 lead at the half.

Lexie Morton, Grace Peterson and Maddie Langley scored two goals each for Milton, with Morton and Hannah Davis scoring late goals to clinch the victory. The game was a rematch of last year’s finals, with Milton winning that one 16-13.

In the A-AAAAA classification, both Cambridge and Blessed Trinity suffered narrow losses in the girls’ semifinals. Cambridge lost 15-13 to Kell, and Blessed Trinity was defeated 11-10 in overtime

by Westminster. BT let a 10-8 lead in the final two minutes slip away, and then lost when Westminster scored with one second remaining in overtime.

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Five fingers all around indicate Milton’s dominating girls’ lacrosse team has won another state championship, defeating Walton 9-6.

Georgia Department of Transportation To Hold A Location and Design Public Hearing Open House For P.I. Nos. 721790 & 721780 Fulton County Project Numbers STP00-0114-01(084)(085)

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015(date) at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009(location), the Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a Public Hearing Open House concerning the project listed above.

This project proposes to construct a combination of multimodal, operational, and capacity improvements to State Route 9/Main Street from Upper Hembree Road to Windward Parkway in Alpharetta, Georgia.

The purpose of this Public Hearing Open House is to provide the public with an opportunity to view the project, ask questions, and comment on the project. Relocation assistance will be discussed at the Open House.

The Open House will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It will be informal, and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There will be no formal presentation.

A court reporter will be available to allow the public an opportunity to make verbal comments about the project.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling Kevin D. Cowan, Jr. District Planning & Programming Engineer at (770) 986-1258 phone number.

Written statements will be accepted concerning this project until Tuesday, July 07, 2015. Written statements may be submitted to: Ms. Hiral Patel, P.E. State Environmental Administrator Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Copies of the project’s environmental document will be available for review at the Open House and are available to the public at any time by sending a request to the address listed above.

The environmental document will also be available for review 30 days before the date of the Open House at the Georgia Department of Transportation Area 2 Office, located at 1269 Kennestone Circle, Marietta, Georgia 30066.

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It’s an emotional moment as Roswell’s Andrew Hawks (26) accepts the state championship lacrosse trophy on behalf of his teammates.

The displays at the Public Hearing Open House will be available for ten days for review after the Open House at the location stated above. In addition, comments and statements resulting from the Open House will be available at this location when available.

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GIRLS’ SOCCER

BT, Fellowship fall in state soccer finals MACON, Ga. – Both Blessed Trinity and Fellowship Christian lost in state championship girls’ soccer matches last week. The BT Lady Titans lost to region rival Westminster 3-0 in the Class AAA final, and Fellowship’s Lady Paladins fell 1-0 on penalty kicks to Hebron Christian in Class A. Both matches were played Thursday on the campus at Mercer University.

Blessed Trinity (17-4-1) split with Westminster during the regular season, losing 2-1 on penalty kicks and winning 1-0. The championship match was scoreless at the half, with Westminster scoring 30 seconds into the second half and adding a final goal in the final 15 seconds of regulation.

It was the fourth straight loss in a state champion-

ship game for Blessed Trinity, which won a state title in 2011. The Titans reached the finals with a 4-0 win earlier last week at Lumpkin County, the only one of their four playoff victories that came by less than six goals.

Fellowship Christian lost for the first time this season, finishing with a 16-1-2 record. One of the ties came against Blessed Trinity. It was the team’s third trip to the state championship game and the fifth straight year FCS has at least reached the semifinals.

Hebron Christian had a 4-3 advantage on penalty kicks, with the game coming just three days after the Paladins defeated First Presbyterian Day 3-2 in the semifinals on penalty kicks, also played

in Macon.

Fellowship trailed twice in the semifinals, with Megan Hudgens scoring to tie the game 1-1 and Abigail Freemyer scoring on an assist from Hudgens to even the score 2-2 with 18 minutes left in regulation.

The winning PK was scored by Rachel Haigwood, with goalkeeper Shannon Milhollin making a critical save as Fellowship won the battle of PKs 6-5.

The Fellowship Christian boys lost 5-0 last week to Macon’s Stratford Academy in the semifinals, while Alpharetta’s playoff run in AAAAAA ended with a 1-0 semifinal loss to Duluth, which went on to win the state championship.

– Mike Blum

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 4, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30p.m.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 22, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-15-06 Encounter Church/Regal Cinemas/Avalon Consideration of a conditional use to permit a Church/Synagogue on property located at 3950 1st Street on the south side of Westside Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 803 and 854, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-15-03/Z-15-04/CU-15-03/V-15-06/CLUP-15-06 Arrowhead Real Estate/Brookside Pod A Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 4 acres from OI to C-1 in order to develop two 33,000 sf retail buildings. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Commercial” is also requested. A request to change the Master Plan Amendment in order to allow retail as a primary use within Brookside Pod A is also requested and a variance to the front setback. The property is located on the south side of Old Milton Parkway next to Five Seasons Brewing. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 43, 44 and 49, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-15-06 UDC Changes- Citizen Part B Consideration of amendments to the Unified Development minimum notification requirements.

Alpharetta firefighters/EMTs Randy Wade and Marty Robinson give a helping hand to Lee Black, of Alpharetta, during the Miracle League game on May 16 at North Park.

Miracle League hosts awards, cookout ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On any given Saturday this time of year at North Park in Alpharetta, a group of people come together to encourage one another and share some quality time together. It is not uncommon to see firefighters and police officers out on the field cheering on Miracle League players. What is rewarding for the players is also rewarding for the police officers and firefighters who come out to serve as buddies. The North Metro Miracle League provides inclusive adapted sports and social activities for children and adults of all abilities. They are committed to the philosophy that every person deserves to be acknowledged, valued and included.

This is Lamar Jones’ first year playing with the league.

During his second game, he hit a homerun.

“What we did find out is this is his game,” said Jones’ mother Wadia Hill, of Johns Creek. “He loves it, anything that has that swinging motion.”

Not all the players were born with challenges to overcome. Many were involved in

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d. V-15-09 Smith/625 Sims Blvd (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance for the minimum lot size, a variance to minimum setbacks, a variance for the maximum lot coverage, a variance for the maximum impervious area, and a variance for minimum five foot landscape strip is requested. The property is located on the south side of Hembree Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 650, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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

the disc drive was. I pointed to the narrow slot – it used 3-and-a-half-inch floppy disks.

He couldn’t comprehend how we survived.

I’m in my 30s, and I received my first cell phone in university. I never used it because, hey, no one else had one.

Now, I see 5 year olds getting their own smart phones, and teens getting top-of-theline devices. And these phones are more powerful than the first computer I owned.

Straight to voicemail?

Heck, we had busy signals

If you go What: North Metro Miracle League cook-out and awards When: May 23 at noon Where: North Park, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta accidents in which their lives were changed in an instant.

One player worked for a circus and was kicked in the head by a horse. Another was hit with a piece of lumber in the back of the head during an accident.

“It’s touching,” said Lt. Kirk Harth. “And it can be hard.”

This Saturday, May 23 at noon, the League will have a cook-out and awards ceremony.

For more information about the Miracle League, contact John McLaughlin or Merrily McLaughlin at jettjock@ mindspring.com or merrilily@ mindspring.com or at 770-7777044.

—Jonathan Copsey and answering machines that beeped at you. I’m reminded of old movies from the 1950s.

Especially Alec Guinness films.

I recall all the powerful office magnates in these movies had large desks and all had a little studded metal box sat upright in a corner. I had no idea what it was, thinking it was either an ornament or a sort of radio.

And then a character used it.

He struck a match on it. Such a thing must have been so common at the time the filmmakers didn’t feel a need to mention it, yet watching it 50 years later, I couldn’t fathom its use.

It makes you think how our culture will change in another 10 years. Or even 5 years.

We can’t even imagine.

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Cambridge softball to host camp MILTON, Ga. -- The Cambridge Lady Bears Fastpitch coaches and AAAAA State Finalist returning varsity team members will host a summer skills camp for all rising 2nd graders through rising 9th graders.

Attendees will increase their knowledge of the game of softball while improving their skills in a fun learning atmosphere.

Campers will be grouped

by age and skill level. Instruction will cover batting, fielding, throwing, base-running, pitching, catching and sliding.

The camp will be from June 2-4 9 a.m. –noon at the Cambridge High softball field.

The registration fee is $100 in advance and $35 per day.

For registration information and questions, email angiecheshire@comcast.net.

—Jonathan Copsey

Senior soccer classic at Centennial HS May 19 ROSWELL, Ga. – The North Atlanta Senior Classic will be played at Centennial High School Tuesday, May 19, at Centennial High School.

The girls game will kick off at 6 p.m. and the boys game will follow at 8. The NASC, sponsored by Adidas and Titan Team Sports, will pit some of the top senior soccer players

from Gwinnett, Forsyth, Cobb and Fulton counties against one another. This year’s game will feature Cobb teaming up with Fulton to take on a team of Forsyth and Gwinnett players.

Admission is free and all proceeds will benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR BIG CREEK GREENWAY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT ITB #15-015 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for BIG CREEK GREENWAY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT including, but not limited to, installation of concrete multi-use trail, installation of handrail, erosion control and other work associated with trail construction. The location of the work is along the Big Creek Greenway, approximately 430’ north of Webb Bridge Road--- within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, May 21, 2015, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6052.

AHS girls golf off to state championships ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The Alpharetta High School girls varsity golf team went to the state championship in Tifton, Georgia May 18. The girls placed third in the region, only 4 points out of first place. Playing for the Alpharetta girls varsity team in the championship were

Allie Ayala (9th grade), Maddy Reynolds (10th grade), Coach Solan, Ashley Brown (11th grade) and Kelsey Kurnett (11th grade). For updates on their progress, visit northfulton. com.

—Jonathan Copsey

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 4, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30p.m.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 15, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-15-10 Avalon/Medical Office Consideration of a site plan approval to permit a medical office building on Old Milton Parkway in Avalon. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-15-04/V-15-08 Windward Mill/Windward Pod 66.

Consideration of a request to amend the Windward Master Plan within Pod 66 to permit for-sale attached and detached residential, office, retail and hotel use. A request for a variance to minimize the parking and stream buffer variance is also requested. The property is legally described as being in Land Lots 1188 and 1189, 2nd District, 1st and 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-14-15/V-14-32 Academy Street Tract (City Council Only) Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 10.43 acres from R-12 to R-8 A/D as well as site plan approval. Variances to the R-8 A/D zoning lot size and setbacks are requested. The property is located at 76 Academy Street, 94 Academy Street, 140 Academy Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268/1267 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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

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King’s Ridge, BT series postponed by rain Both teams looking to defend state titles

By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Both King’s Ridge and Blessed Trinity had their state baseball playoff games rained out Monday, May 18.

King’s Ridge split a doubleheader Saturday against Hebron Christian in the Class A private school championship, with the decisive third game of the series scheduled for Tuesday at Alpharetta Legion Field.

Blessed Trinity was playing Westside in the Class AAA semifinals in Augusta, with the game halted after the Titans built a 2-0 lead after two innings. A doubleheader was scheduled for Tuesday, with a third game if necessary on Wednesday.

King’s Ridge, which went unbeaten in four playoff series last year en route to a state title, was playing a third game

DEATH NOTICES Linda Pruitt Chambers, 68, of Cumming, passed away May 9, 2015. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mitchell Lee Easter, of Cumming, passed away May 7, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Melanie Elaine Garton, of Cumming, passed away May 4, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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Adam Moore (left) of King’s Ridge and Hebron Christian catcher James Civelli (14) await the ump’s judgment after Moore’s slide at home in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the Class A Private state championship playoff. Moore was safe, and his was the only run King’s Ridge needed to beat Hebron, 2-0. Hebron won the second game, forcing a Game 3 that was rescheduled for Tuesday after Monday’s rainout. for the second time this year, barely getting past Eagle’s Landing Christian in the second round.

The fourth-seeded Tigers (29-4) won the first game 2-0 against Hebron, with Austin Higginbotham tossing a three-hit shutout, striking out seven and walking just one.

Two of the first three Hebron batters singled, but the senior lefthander struck out the next two to end the threat. The Lions’ second hitter in the second inning doubled, but Higginbotham again got the next two outs and did not allow another hit.

The game was scoreless until the Tigers broke through in the fourth. Adam Moore led off the inning with a double that bounced away from Hebron’s diving left fielder and scored on groundouts by Lawson Hill and Connor Burns.

Hill added an insurance run with an RBI-single in the sixth, scoring courtesy runner Carter Buchanan, who stole second after Higginbotham walked to open the inning.

Hill’s hit was one of just five for the Tigers, with lead-off hitter Tarez Miller the only player with two.

Higginbotham issued his only walk in the seventh inning. The Hebron runner was doubled off first base for the game’s final out when right fielder Kyle Brnovich snagged a line drive and threw to Cullen Monette for the double play.

The 10th seeded Lions (23-10) put together a walk and five singles to score five runs against Moore in the first inning of the second game Saturday, and went on to a 7-5

victory. John Byrnes allowed just one hit in four innings of relief to keep the Tigers in the game. The only run he allowed unearned was due to two infield errors.

The Tigers collected 10 hits, drew five walks and were aided by three Hebron errors, but left nine runners on base, including the potential tying run in the seventh, and had a runner thrown out at the plate.

Hill led the King’s Ridge offense with three hits. Brandt Stallings ripped a double and a triple, scored two runs and drove in one. Brnovich also had two hits and scored twice.

The Tigers reached the finals by sweeping top-seeded Tattnall Square 12-1 and 7-0 in Macon earlier last week.

Higginbotham allowed four hits and did not walk a batter, striking out six in six innings to get the win in the opener. He also had two hits including a homer, as King’s Ridge pounded out 18 hits, scoring in six of seven innings.

Moore and Stallings had three hits each, with Stallings belting a homer and driving in three runs. Miller added two hits, and Austin Campbell drove in two runs.

Burns pitched a five-hit shutout in the second game, walking one and striking out 11. Higginbotham and Brnovich had two hits and two RBIs each, and Will Janofsky contributed a two-run double.

Blessed Trinity (29-2) reached the AAA semifinals with a third straight sweep last week, this one by scores of 6-0 and 1-0 against Oconee County. The Titans, the defending AAA champions, allowed just

Lefty Austin Higginbotham pitched King’s Ridge to a three-hit victory over Hebron Christian, 2-0, in the opening game of the Class A Private state baseball championship playoff, striking out seven and walking one. two runs total in their first six playoff victories.

Brad Spinner allowed just one hit and one walk in six innings in the opener. Conor Davis had three hits for the Titans and Jake Bogosian added two hits, with each player driving in two runs.

Bogosian delivered an RBI double in the seventh inning of the second game to account for the only run. Hunter Lehman scattered five hits over six innings, did not walk a batter and struck out six to get the win. Cody Roberts worked a perfect seventh, striking out two for the save.

Davis belted a two-run homer in the first inning Monday against Westside’s ace, a South Carolina signee, and the Titans had five hits before the game was stopped in the third inning. Spinner worked two scoreless innings against the Patriots (26-3).

The Blessed Trinity-Westside winner will be at home in the championship series against either Jefferson or Westminster, beginning with a doubleheader Saturday.

The Titans defeated region rival Westminster twice in the regular season by scores of 7-4 and 10-0.

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Safe: The umpire says Adam Moore (left) of King’s Ridge beat Hebron Christian catcher James Civelli’s tag at home. The run helped King’s Ridge win Saturday’s Class A Private state playoff game 2-0.

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Snow wrote about the differences between falling and failing.

“Falling and failing are different only that you get back up to not fail,” she said.

Teeter used a quote from his football coach – “Be all in, all the time.”

“You should apply that in all you do in life,” he said. “You need the right attitude and belief in what you are doing.”

Mason said she was pleased with the students who took part in the contest. “[This contest] is one of the few times during the year a student gets to write about himself,” Mason said. “It opens up a line of communication between the teachers and their students.”

Bill Pinkerton, a former president of the MiltonWindward club, helped get his Rotary involved in the essay contest. He said the contest fits in well with the club’s mission.

“We are known as the education club and this is an opportunity to support character education in the schools,” said Pinkerton. “Everybody gets a lot out of this.”

For more about the Rotary Club of Milton-Windward, visit them online at miltonwindwardrotary.org.

May 11 and 12 at the Carter Center in Atlanta. It was two days of panel discussions and reports from activists from throughout the world, including police, social welfare and business leaders.

“The most serious human rights violation on Earth is the abuse of women and girls,” former President Jimmy Carter said at the summit. “The basic reason is it is accepted by men who don’t care if the exploitation continues.”

Honor killings, genital mutilation and child marriages are all examples of a general discrimination and control by men over women, but it extends to the gender gap in pay, he said.

In some countries, especially in Asia, infanticide of girls is common.

“This entire problem is a blight on the human race,” Carter said.

Dave McCleary is the director of the America’s Rotarians Against Child Slavery and a member of the Roswell Rotary Club.

“The evil that is sex trafficking hit home for me personally a few years ago when I met a young woman trafficked out of my home-

town of Roswell,” he said.

“This is a problem for all of us, in all communities, rich and poor, in all countries.

But acting together, we seek to end the human trafficking that causes so much suffering among the innocent, usually very young women, any one of whom could be our daughter.”

If anything came of the Carter Center summit, it is that progress is being made.

The “Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act” is being debated in Congress. This law changes how prostitution laws are prosecuted, targeting the pimps and customers more than the women.

Scandinavian countries have adopted what is called the “Nordic Model,” which does similar legal revisions.

“We’re just not going to tolerate demand anymore,” said Linda Smith, of Shared Hope International.

Work is being done to train hotel staff to look out for signs of prostitution.

More governments and criminal justice officials are working together to craft laws that punish providers and buyers rather than the victims, who can receive help getting their lives back together.

“It gives me hope we can do this and end this in the next few years,” McCleary said.

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