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Milton honors fallen veteran Cpl. Harry Vaughan, inset right, graduated from Milton High School in 1967. Within a year, he was shipped over to Vietnam where he died. Local veterans honored him May 22 at the school. See story, page 28.

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Bethany Bend intersection reworked By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and city of Milton want to make major improvements to Ga. 9 in coming years. Those improvements, however, will not begin for almost a decade. At an open house May 21,

the public took their first look at the proposed improvements, which include widening Ga. 9 from Windward Parkway north to the Forsyth County line into a four-lane road – two in each direction. Included with these improvements will be the elimination of the center lane to be replaced with a center median

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two Michigan men were arrested in Alpharetta May 17 after allegedly using fake credit cards to buy Apple iPhones. Employees of the Apple store told police Charles Kendricks, 18, and Darrick McConnell, 26, both of Detroit, Michigan, came into the store and attempted to buy two new iPhones each. The gift cards they presented were fake, said the employees. The store loss prevention worker said he recognized the men from the Dunwoody

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Expensive hood ornament, gold bar stolen MILTON, Ga. – A $6,000 Rolls Royce hood ornament was reported stolen May 14 from a Deerfield Point resident. The victim told police he arrived home from a trip to find his 1990 Rolls Royce broken into. It was kept in his garage. Taken was the “Spirit of Ecstasy” hood ornament, valued at $6,000, two gold necklaces valued at $3,800 and a gold bar valued at $880.

Burglar in need of a smoke JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone stole $2,000 worth of cigarettes from a local store May 14. At about 5:30 a.m., someone threw a rock through the front door of the Omead Food Mart, on Jones Bridge Road. Once inside, they forced open the manager’s office and stole

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two cases of cigarettes – one of Marlboro and one of Newport – as well as $200 cash and 20 more packs of cigarettes.

MILTON, Ga. – A Milton family received an unexpected gift May 12, when they received a package containing five pounds of marijuana. The victims told police they received a package via the U.S. Postal Service addressed to their 19-year-old son. On the package was the family’s former address in Marietta. They recently moved and still had their mail forwarded by the post office. When the son opened the package, he found several smaller boxes, all gift wrapped. When he opened them, he found containers, each containing more gift wrapped items. As soon as he opened one of these containers, he saw the pot and called police. The package was sent from a Debbi Weber, of Willits, California, and contained five pounds of pot in total.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An argument over wages turned violent May 12 when a roommate decided to attack another with a knife. The victim called police and said he and the suspect, Miguel Raymundo Brito, 28, of Lowe Lane, Alpharetta, and two other roommates came home from work together and began to argue about wages for the work that day. They began drinking as well. At about 2 a.m., Brito allegedly picked up a glass object and threw it on the ground, shattering it. He then picked up a knife and brandished it to his roommates

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Apple employees told the men that if they returned the stolen Dunwoody phones, the theft charges would be dropped. The men eventually found a friend who would bring the phones to the store. Both were arrested for credit card fraud. “We are seeing more and more of this type of crime – of credit cards being forged,” said Jennifer Howard, of the Alpharetta Public Safety Department. “People are coming down from New York, New Jersey and in this case Detroit, and using manufactured credit cards to obtain goods they can then sell. Store managers are getting keen to this crime and calling us when the criminals are in the store.”

lanta man was arrested May 13 after allegedly trying to cash a fake check for $1,494. Employees at the Wells Fargo bank on North Point Parkway told police Tarras Blue Franklin, 45, of Atlanta, walked up to the drive-thru window and presented a check to be cashed. The teller called the company the check belonged to in order to verify its authenticity. They claimed it was forged. Police arrived and arrested Franklin for fourth degree forgery.

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and began slicing at them. The victim and other roommates confirmed this. Brito was arrested for aggravated assault with a knife.

Teen broke into home, relaxed MILTON, Ga. – A 16-year-old boy was arrested May 18 after allegedly breaking into a Parkbrook Trace home and relaxing on the couch while the owners were asleep. The victims told police they were woken by a noise in their spare bedroom. When they checked it out, they noticed the kitchen light turn on. They found a 16-year-old boy hiding in the room, without wearing shoes. When confronted, the boy ran out the back door. He was chased into a car parked nearby and drove away. Police found a car matching the description at a nearby residence. Talking to the owners, their son matched the suspect’s description. When asked if he broke into the home down the street, the son allegedly admitted to it, saying he was searching for alcohol and money and, while in the home, decided to relax on the couch for a minute. The boy was arrested for

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DUI arrests ►► Dacey Hannah Fenton, 21,

of Wellsley Way, Alpharetta, was arrested May 6 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jessica Shonte Stuart, 22, of Laurel Ridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 10 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane and brake light violation. ►► Victor M. Castro, 33, of Cox Road, Roswell, was arrested May 10 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and stop sign violation. ►► Rohan Shroff, 24, of St. Michelle Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 10 on Bethany Road in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Lamon E. Titus, 40, of Orchard Way, Roswell, was arrested May 6 on Ga. 400 in

PUBLIC SAFETY Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Melissa Ann Armistad, 47, of Longleaf Trail, Cumming, was arrested May 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Brandon Scott Barr, 45, of Deer Trail, Milton, was arrested May 5 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Anthony Scott Taylor, 53, of Leeward Walk Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested April 30 on Leeward Walk Circle in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Devon Seville Harrison, 26, of Michaela Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 28 on Morris Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license. ►► Justin Matthew Griggs, 33, of Gardner Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 5 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana, speeding and possession of drug-related items. ►► O.J. Michael Santiago, 40, of Duluth was arrested April 24 on Gable Gate Turn in Roswell for DUI and possession of marijuana. ►► Jerry A. Lewis, 52, of

Canter Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 26 on Mimosa Boulevard in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Randon Wesley Robinson, 31, of Atlanta was arrested April 26 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and passing violation. ►► Michael Andrew Pantlitz, 36, of Patterstone Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 26 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Easton Blake Clark, 21, of Old Woodland Entry, Alpharetta, was arrested April 27 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and following too closely. ►► Lisa Maureen Shackelford,

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50, of Smyrna was arrested April 28 on Azalea Drive in Roswell for DUI, failure to obey a traffic control device and failure to use due care. ►► Thomas Edward Williams Jr., 56, of Chattahoochee Circle, Roswell, was arrested April 29 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, hit and run and failure to maintain lane. ►► Fidel Casas, 51, of Lowe Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 29 on Norcross Street in Roswell for DUI. ►► David Glen Griffith, 52, of Bridge Pointe Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane.

Drug arrests ►► Robert H. Bryant, 28, of

Kennesaw was arrested May 8 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and tag light requirement. ►► Amy Katherine Hofford, 48, of Brookside Place, Roswell, was arrested May 7 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines, suspended license, brake light violation and headlight requirement. ►► Phillip Bernard Scott, 24, of Maple Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested May 8 on North Point Circle in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana with intent

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Milton approves first public art Made by local artist for Bell Park By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

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Consideration of an agreement between the city of Milton and Dillon Forge Inc. for Bell Memorial Park public art.

Consideration of a Parks and Recreation agreement for outside providers between the city of Milton and Southern Educational Resources LLC.

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Milton artist Michael Dillon was selected to create a large steel sculpture for Bell Memorial Park. This will be Milton’s first piece of public art. Lockwood

MILTON, Ga. – The city’s first piece of public art was unanimously approved by the City Council at their May 19 regular meeting. Milton-based artist Michael Dillon is commissioned to create a large iron statue to be placed in Bell Memorial Park when it reopens next year. At a cost of $60,000, the 12-foottall sculpture is expected to be a winged figure called “Victory.” “This is a unique opportunity since we have the artist in the community,” said Stacy Inglis, deputy city manager. Dillon explained to the council his vision for the piece, using a small model. “It will be forged out of solid steel,” he said. “The top part will be chrome plated and it will give the color of a trophy.” There will also be a wall dedicated to sports and players. The $60,000 price tag will be taken out of monies set aside for the Parks and Recreation trail expansion budget. Dillon said this piece will be the beginning of a new phase for his work. “I am embarking on the next phase of what I intend to do with my sculpture – large industrially forged pieces,” he said. “I think that will set me apart from a bunch of other sculptors.” He is expanding his forge to handle the piece and expects “Victory” will take him 400-500 hours of work to complete. “This is on a scale I haven’t approached before,” he said.

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Ellis wins commission seat Other races headed for runoff By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With 66 percent of the vote, Milton resident Bob Ellis claimed

victory of the Fulton County Commission seat for District 2 over rival Roswell-based Eric Broadwell during the May 20 primary elections. Ellis claimed victory at his

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election party at Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub in Milton, surrounded by family and friends. “You can only go so far as your friends ELLIS will let you go,” Ellis said, thanking his supporters and campaign staff. Ellis ran his campaign on fixing the problems with Fulton County government. Last year, the legislature redistricted the commission to grant one more district in North Fulton. Ellis will take office in January. The race for Roswell Municipal Court judge is headed for a runoff. Candidate Brian Hansford has 40 percent of the vote. Next in results is Melanie Ellwanger, with 32

percent. For U.S. Senate to replace retiring veteran Sen. Saxby Chambliss, local candidate and former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel had a strong showing in Fulton County, but ended up in third overall. Edging her out for a runoff were businessman David Perdue with 31 percent and U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston with 26 percent. Handel claimed 22 percent overall. Johns Creek is headed for a runoff in both races for council. Candidate Bob Gray has 43 percent of the vote. Next is Eric Fragoso with 28 percent. In the other council seat race, Steve Broadbent has 45 percent of the vote with opponent Nancy Reinecke coming second with 18 percent. Runoff elections will take place July 22.

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Roswell’s town green plan moves forward Proponents hope to spur revitalization

How much will Roswell’s town green cost? Phase 1: Faces of War Memorial relocation, town green established, sidewalks and water feature created: $3.4 million

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s City Hall is turned around. When it was built, rather than face Ga. 9 and Canton Street, the designers chose to have it face away, shielding it from view with woodland. Now, town leaders want to change this. The way to do this is with a town green. The Downtown Development Authority of Roswell presented their vision for the town green to the mayor and City Council May 19, after the DDA had solicited input on their plan from several public hearings. The plan includes a green stretching from City Hall to Ga. 9. It would have a water feature on one end. To the north of the green would be the Faces of War Memorial, moved from its present location between City Hall and Ga. 9. There would also be an outdoor amphitheater. To the south would be a building to

Phase 2: Amphitheater with support buildings and restrooms: $1 million Phase 3: DDA mixed-use building. Restaurants, outdoor seating areas, corner coffee shop, public private partnership offices, meeting space, restrooms: $2 million

Roswell is considering creating a town green to connect City Hall to Canton Street and Ga. 9. house public meeting space and light food, such as ice cream or snacks. All told, DDA Chairperson Monica Hagewood said the project would cost about $6.4 million. That money would come from the city, the DDA and from grants or private investment. Hagewood said private money can follow public investment in a large way, saying for every $1 in public money

spent, $17 in private money will follow. “We believe it will attract a lot of retail and other uses along the Ga. 9 corridor,” Hagewood said. “There are phenomenal opportunities.” A case in point is Canton Street. The city invested just over $1 million to put down bricks instead of cement sidewalks and installed lampposts. While some in the community then

opposed the idea, in the end, Canton Street was revitalized and became the restaurant and art hub it is today. By reintroducing City Hall with downtown Roswell, the same could be done for the areas around Canton Street. “By building this green, we are bringing a $14 million investment to the city,” Hagewood said. Eager to hear the plans, residents filled the council

chambers. While most residents who spoke were in favor of the plans, many did voice concerns about removing the trees that currently line the street as well as worries about moving the Faces of War Memorial, a focal point of many events in the city. More discussion on the town green will be at the May 28 City Council meeting work session.

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Man charged with armed robbery FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested an armed robber on May 20. Arno C. Lamb III, 30, was charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault in reference to a gas station armed robbery. On May 13, between 8:20 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., a man later identified as Lamb, entered the Chevron store at 3275 Dahlonega Highway in

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Butterflies return to Nature Center ‘Flying Colors Butterfly Festival’ June 7, 8

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What: Flying Colors Butterfly Festival When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7; noon to 5 p.m. June 8 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $8 – $12 Info:

ROSWELL, Ga. – The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival will delight everyone the weekend of June 7 and 8 as the air at the Chattahoochee Nature Center fills with the beating wings of hundreds of butterflies. Join CNC for this dance of the butterflies to celebrate all things fluttery. The popularity of the expanded “Butterfly Encounter” tented exhibit will again provide visitors an up close experience and a way to hand-feed more than 250 freeflying butterflies. This is the perfect place to get expert advice about the best pollinator and host plants to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators in residential gardens.

Hundreds of butterflies will be released throughout the weekend – at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Witness nature’s marvelous pollinators and enjoy the show as butterflies land on people and flowers at each release. Live music by Cedar Hill Blue Grass Band, entomology exhibits, arts and crafts, fairy

Changes: Continued from Page 1 with turn lanes. Streetscape improvements such as sidewalks, bike lanes and grass will also be added. Perhaps the biggest change to the street will be at the intersection of Ga. 9 and Bethany Bend. The roads intersect at an angle and planners want to square it off. However, to do this, roads will need to be rerouted. One proposal was to swing Bethany Bend behind the CVS on the east side and connect it with Ga. 9 just north. The existing intersection would be converted in to grass. Traffic lights would be added to problem intersections, such as the Walmart drive and new lights at Bethany Bend. In the short term, Bethany Bend would see an additional

right turn lane to turn north on Ga. 9 as well as a “no turn on red” sign going south. Intermediate plans call for shifting the intersection either north of the CVS or breaking it apart into two – keep a left-turn intersection where it currently sits and add the right turn just north of the CVS. The short-term improvements could be completed by 2017. Sara Leaders, Milton transportation engineer, said the overall project cost is expected to be $31 million for the 3.04 miles of road. That number is not including purchasing rightof-way from the landowners who are on either side of the road. That amount could be about $7 million. The state expects work to begin in 2022, pending enough funding. For more information, visit Milton’s transportation improvements page at http://miltonintersectionprojects.com.

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The annual Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Flying Colors Butterfly Festival will be June 7 and 8.

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Alpharetta firefighters visited school children at Alpharetta Elementary School.

Firefighters ‘FIRED’ Up for reading By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Alpharetta firefighters have teamed up with our Alpharetta Elementary School in an effort to inspire students to develop good reading habits and to learn to enjoy reading every day. Together they have created “FIRED,” Firefighters Inspiring Reading Every Day. As part of this program, firefighters will read age appropriate books to a class of students. The students would then read back to the firefighters. Because of this program and with the help of inspiring teachers, the overall reading scores for students participating in the FIRED Up program have improved tremendously.

As a reward for their success, State Senator John Albers came to the class May 9 and read two books involving fire engine characters to the class. He brought two books from his own childhood collection Albers is also a volunteer firefighter. After the reading period, students that achieved the reading goal were given certificates of achievement by firefighters. From the names of all participating students, one name was drawn for a very special prize – the winner gets to ride to school in a fire engine. Student Abigail Laderoute won the prize. “The fire truck picked [Lauderoute] up from the residence and took them to school,” said Alpharetta Fire Services Division Chief Wes McCall.

Second City comedy group returns Plays June 7 in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – Chicago’s legendary comedy theater company, The Second City, presents “Happily Ever Laughter,” a hilarious revue featuring some of the best sketches, songs and improvisation from Second City’s 53-year history on June 7 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Because of their soldout show last year, RCAC has added two shows this year: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Drawing on classic material from Second City archives as well as scenes ripped from the morning headlines, “Happily Ever Laughter” is a chance to see comedy stars in the making during an evening of smart, cutting-edge comedy. The Second City continues to deliver the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences always enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next genera-

tion of comic legends. Many of comedy’s brightest stars have hit the road with the Second City Touring Company, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Keegan Michael Key and most recently, Saturday Night Live stars Cecily Strong, Tim Robinson and Jason Sudeikis. “We are so excited about Second City coming. I just love Tina Fey, so personally I’m about to jump out of my skin to be able to watch these performers. Plus, there is a young woman in the cast from Atlanta,” says Sarah Chandler, Roswell Cultural Arts Center coordinator. “And we will be announcing next season’s LIVE! in Roswell shows at this event, so it is truly thrilling for me.” Limited tickets are currently available for both shows (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.) at $35. All seating is general admission. Plus, there’s a cash bar in the lobby and a free photo booth with all kinds of crazy props. For further information or tickets, visit www.

If you go What: Second City presents “Happily Ever Laughter” When: 7 and 10 p.m. June 7 Where: The Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: www.roswellcac.com or call 770-594-6232 roswellcac.com or call 770594-6232. The Roswell Cultural Arts Center is located at 950 Forrest St. in Roswell. Because of the strong language usage, this show is for mature audiences only. The Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta-Roswell LIVE! in Roswell series is made possible by contributions from sponsors, including Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta-Roswell, the Mimms Company, The Current, Tribridge Residential, New Kent Capital, Rubicon Studios, Roswell Ghost Tours and Hugo’s Oyster Bar. —Jonathan Copsey

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The Presidential Service Award winners of the Milton Young Men’s Service League are, from left, Taylor Zubek (junior, Milton High), Nick Wilson (junior, Milton High), Jake English (junior, Milton High), Austin Bradley (junior, Cambridge High), Michelle Boyea, president, Michael Boyea (junior, Cambridge High), Jackson Boyea (freshman, Cambridge High), Jacob Gavilanez (sophomore, Milton High), Zach Hirschler (sophomore, Cambridge High) and Matthew Gavilanez (freshman, Milton High).

Milton mother/son leadership program logs 5,500 volunteer hours Holds award ceremony By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga.—The Milton chapter of the Young Men’s Service League ended the 2013-2014 school year with 5,500 hours of community service. Founded in 2001 by Texas sisters Pam and Julie Rosener, the Young Men’s Service League is a national organization of mothers and their high school-aged sons who work together to support those in need through philanthropy, education and leadership opportunities. Michelle Boyea, chapter president, said the Milton chapter formed in 2011 and has over 226 members.

“The mother and son duos start when the son is a freshman and continue through their senior year,” Boyea said. “This is the first year we’ve had all four classes of the school involved.” Boyea said the league logged volunteer hours with 15 different agencies, including the Atlanta Canine Adoption Project, the Child Development Association, Milton’s Earth Day celebration and Meals on Wheels. “We work with several different agencies because they all need and appreciate volunteers and in doing so, our program and our group of young men benefit from the experience,” she said. Mothers and sons were able to volunteer together or apart. “Many of our opportunities included the mothers and sons volunteering together but through all of the opportunities, whether they volunteered

together or separately, we were able to enrich the lives of others as well as provide supplies and items to people in need,” she said. Members supplied school supplies for kindergartners, held clothing drives for teens in need and found homes for abandoned dogs. “Each opportunity to volunteer has an incredibly powerful impact on the boys and their mothers,” Boyea said. The Milton chapter celebrated this year’s success with a banquet, held May 4, at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. “Our featured guest speaker was Shaun Verma,” Boyea said. “And we were honored to

have him talk with our group.” Verma, a recent Milton graduate, started MD Junior, a nonprofit leadership society focused on inspiring selfless service through mentorship. “He’s done such an incredible job with MD Junior and is truly an inspiration to young men today,” she said. “He spoke to our members about leadership and service and told us about his experience.” Five boys received the league’s “top dog” award for number of hours served. “Collectively, these boys served over 222 hours during the 2013-2014 school year,” Boyea said. Presidential Volunteer

Service Awards were given to 13 members for their lifetime commitment to service and volunteer hours. Cheri Morgan and her son Austin Bradley received awards for their volunteer efforts. Morgan said the experience was beneficial to them both. “We both realize how lucky my son is to be able to walk and talk and have things other people don’t,” she said. Morgan said her son has a better understanding of community service and what an impact it can make on others’ lives. “We’re proud of every boy involved in our program,” Boyea said. “They did an amazing job this year.”

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No staff raises in school budget One-time ‘bonus’ payment instead of pay increase By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Facing an improving but still uncertain economic outlook, the Fulton County Board of Education has opted to provide staff a one-time 3 percent bonus instead of a 2.5 percent pay increase for the 20142015 school year. Members of the school board and system leaders had expressed concern about dipping into reserve funds to balance the budget for next year, especially for permanent expenses such as

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pay increases. “Until economic conditions show greater improvement, an ongoing expense like a recurring pay raise is not viable,” said Fulton Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa. “A one-time payment allows us to reward employees for their hard work and commitment while still staying mindful to our district’s overall long-term financial health.” The discussions were held during the board’s April 29 retreat, and voted in during the May 15 board meeting as part of the tentative budget. The final

Berson of Duluth and Emily Nhu Q. Nguyen of Alpharetta were each named to the President’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2013 semester. Also recognized for scholastic achievement at Georgia Southwestern were Matthew A. Dean of Cumming and

budget will be adopted in June when the tax revenue numbers are finalized from the Fulton County Tax Assessor’s Office. Avossa said employee compensation remains a top priority for his administration, but also is the primary budget expense. A 2.5 percent raise would add more than $14 million annually to the budget. This year, the state provided additional funds to schools for staff compensation, which Fulton is passing on through the bonuses. This is the third consecutive year that Fulton staff has received a onetime bonus in lieu of pay increases. The last raise for staff came in 2009. The tentative budget for the 2015

Katherine C. Hollingsworth of Roswell, who were both named to the Dean’s List for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better for the fall 2013 semester. In addition, Viral M. Darji of Cumming and Cindy Ring of Suwanee were named to the Academic Achievement List for earning a 3.5 GPA or higher as part-time students at Georgia Southwestern.

Texas A&M COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Kara B. Von Schnackenberg, a sophomore political science major from Alpharetta, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Texas A&M University for maintaining a 3.75 grade point average or higher for the fall 2013 semester.

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fiscal year includes revenues of $836 million against expenditures of $878 million. The $42 million shortfall will be taken from system reserves for one-time expenses. The fund balance will still contain $142 million at the end of the fiscal year; well within the system goal of 1.5 percent of operating expenses. Other highlights of next year’s budget include: Adding one day to the school year (from 177 instructional days to 178 days). Increasing the per pupil expenditure to $200 per student. Hiring additional teachers to account for growth.

Armstrong from Alpharetta for her academic accomplishments by naming her to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average.

Auburn UniversityMontgomery MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Brooke Landers, a nursing major from Duluth, and Mary Holland, a management major from Roswell, have been named to the Dean’s List at Auburn University at Montgomery for maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the fall 2013 semester.

Messiah College GRANTHAM, Pa. – Alpharetta resident Meghan Boyle was named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester at Messiah College for maintaining a 3.6 grade point average or higher. Boyle is a senior majoring in mathematics.

Marquette University MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Emily Butler of Alpharetta has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Marquette University. Butler is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in middle and secondary education.

Oklahoma City University OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Prisca Lynch of Duluth was named to the President’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma City University for earning a grade point average of 3.9 for the fall 2013 semester.

Walsh College TROY, Mich. – Doris Posner of Alpharetta has graduated from Walsh College with a master’s degree in finance.

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Pratt Institute BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Pratt Institute congratulated Isidora Nova of Roswell and Seo Lee of Cumming, who earned academic honors by making the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester.

Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford University announced that the following local students have earned Dean’s List recognition for the fall 2013 semester. Alpharetta: Sophia R. Artusa, Hannah K. Barron, Katie E. Cohen, Christina L. Delenick, Courtney M. Guhl, Meagan C. Hall, Tina E. Jackson, Elyse M. Raveill, Amanda R. Smith, Carly B. Unger and Kaleigh E. Warwick. Cumming: Laura E. Allen, Taylor A. Biedermann, Dominique A. Holdo, Rachel I. Munn and Abigail B. Tyson. Duluth: Margaret C. Johnson, Madison B. Miles and Erin R. Yost. Johns Creek: Kaileigh M. Cartmill, Laura E. Jackson, Rebecca C. Jackson, Jesse L. McConnico and Christina A. Schmitt. Milton: Henry T. Holcombe, Megan E. Light and Sarah G. Niebur. Roswell: Taylor L. Blair, Benjamin F. Carpenter III, Kathleen M. Haase, Abigail N. Hancock, William C. Mulligan and Allison M. Reece. Suwanee: Keelie B. Hogan

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Park, a sophomore civil engineering major from Alpharetta, has been named to the Dean’s List at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for fall 2013 for earning at least a 3.3 grade point average. Park is the son of Milton and Alison Park of Alpharetta.

Virginia Military Institute LEXINGTON, Va. – Cadets Matthew D. DeRito, a sophomore from Alpharetta, and Garrett B. Manarin, a freshman from Alpharetta, have both been named to the Virginia Military Institute’s fall 2013 Dean’s List for earning a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the term.

New River Community College DUBLIN, Va. – Camille Crofford of Alpharetta has been placed on the Dean’s List in recognition of academic excellence for attaining a 3.2 grade point average or higher during the fall 2013 semester at New River Community College.

Georgia Tech ATLANTA – The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students during its 246th commencement exercises, including the following local students: Melissa Allardyce of Roswell, Gul Amir of Duluth, Ryan Fritz of Alpharetta, Matthew Godsave of Roswell, Paul McCarthy of Alpharetta and Patrick Whitney of Alpharetta. Perry Atangcho of Roswell, Jason Bapna of Alpharetta, Christine Brown of Roswell, Leilani Barry of Roswell, Thomas Bellitire of Duluth, Sergio Beresuita of Johns Creek and Annie Choo of Alpharetta. Sabrina Haque of Alpharetta, Maxwell Hay of

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Martha Wild of Duluth, Laura Williams of Milton, Andrew Wingrove of Alpharetta, Peihsun Yeh of Cumming, George Yim of Duluth, Scott Zadig of Johns Creek, Roanuk Zaman of Alpharetta, Jingyin Zhang of Alpharetta and Max Zlatopolsky of Roswell.

Harding University SEARCY, Ark. – The following local residents are among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.65 or higher for the fall 2013 semester: Caroline Embry, a sophomore from Alpharetta; Katherine Embry, a senior from Alpharetta; Garrison Gerard, a freshman from Suwanee; Kayla O’Connor, a junior from Suwanee; Victoria Sams, a senior from Suwanee; and Brooke Tabor, a senior from Duluth.

West Virginia Wesleyan College BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Cassandra Della Fortuna of Roswell has been named to the 2013 fall semester Dean’s List at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Wesleyan’s Dean’s List requires students to earn a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9.

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Milton Eagles soar to Class AAAAAA championship MILTON, Ga. – The defending state champion Milton Eagles swept their fourth straight baseball playoffs series, defeating Johns Creek 4-1 and 3-0 Monday, May, 19 to reach the Class AAAAAA championship. Alec Miller went 2 for 3 with a run and one RBI in Milton's game one victory. Matt Geiger out dueled Johns Creek‘s Gabe Moore, going seven innings giving up one run on four hits. Moore went six innings, giving up four runs, three earned on seven hits while striking out two. The second game saw Steven Curry belt three hits and two runs for the Eagles. Curry doubled in the third and singled in the fourth. Teammate Dalton Ewing drew a walk and had a RBI. Alex Schnell pitched seven

Johns Creek Players watch the action from their dugout. solid innings for Milton, striking out three while giving up no runs on four hits. Charlie Hecht was the losing pitcher for Johns Creek, going seven innings giving up

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King’s Ridge captures state baseball championship Storms through playoffs By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com KENNESAW, Ga. – The King’s Ridge Tigers captured the state Class A private schools baseball championship last Saturday, May 17, sweeping past Mount Paran Christian to complete a dominant playoff run. The Tigers won 7-2 and 10-3 on the Eagles’ home field, avenging a pair of losses to Mount Paran during the regular season. In four-playoff series, the last two against the Nos. 1 and 2 seeded teams in the 16-team bracket, the Tigers outscored their opponents 84-18, scoring at least 17 runs in each series while never allowing more than five runs. King’s Ridge, the No. 5 seed, went 8-0 in the playoffs to finish the season 28-4, avenging three of its four losses during the regular season. The 7-2 victory in the series opener matched the closest game the Tigers played in the state playoffs, as they got

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consistent, outstanding pitching and overpowering offense. Wake Forest signee Connor Burns powered the Tigers to victory in the doubleheader opener against Mount Paran, blasting home runs in his first three at-bats. The Tigers led 10-1 at that point, with Burns accounting for six of the runs. Burns connected for a two-run homer in the first and a three-run blast in the Tigers’ six-run second. Georgia Tech signee Brandt Stallings added a two-run homer in the second and Burns capped the Tigers’ scoring with a solo shot in the fourth. Stallings and Slade Osborne had two hits each to back the four-hit pitching of Adam Moore, who turned in a complete game effort. LSU signee Grayson Byrd had three hits and drove in three runs for the Tigers, including a two-run homer in the sixth inning to lock up the win. King’s Ridge trailed 2-1 after the Eagles hit a pair of solo homers in the top of the fourth, but the Tigers came back with four in the bottom of the inning, keyed

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Milton girls repeat lacrosse title; Roswell, Northview boys champs By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – North Fulton high schools took home three of the four state championships in lacrosse, with the Milton girls continuing their dominance in Class AAAAAA, while Roswell and Northview took home the boys’ titles. The top-seeded Milton girls defeated Walton 16-13 Saturday, winning their fifth straight championship and ninth in the 10 years Georgia has conducted a state championship in the sport. The Eagles, who finished with an 18-3 record, have not lost to a Georgia team since 2009 and were ranked just outside the top 20 nationally going into the championship match, which was played at Milton. Brooke Winsness and Emily Velez scored four goals each for Milton, which broke open a 10-10 tie with five straight goals. Walton, the No. 4 seed, finished 15-7. “This was a special win for us,” Coach Tim Godby said. “Nobody outside our program gave our girls a chance this year after graduating seven players to D-1 schools and eight starters total. We had nine players start in this game that did not start in any games last year. We played one of the toughest schedules in the country this year and ended up with a record of 19-3. That was a great accomplishment for this team.” Milton reached the finals with an 18-5 victory earlier last week over North Fulton opponent Centennial.

A champion’s view: Atop the shoulders of teammates, Roswell senior midfielder Jackson Green leads the celebration after the Hornets beat Lambert 6-5 for the boys’ state Class AAAAAA lacrosse title. Roswell won the AAAAAA boys’ championship for the first time, edging Lambert 6-5 Saturday in a low-scoring contest. Lambert had won state two of the last three years, but never led in the title match, which was played at Roswell. The Hornets (17-3) got two goals from Andrew Thomas and played outstanding defense, leading 5-3 at the half and limiting the Longhorns (17-5) to two goals in the second half. Roswell earned a spot in the finals with a 12-8 victory over Walton earlier last week. The Hornets reached the semifinals by defeating rival Centennial, the No. 1 seed from Area 3, 12-10 in the quarterfinal round. Lambert knocked off Milton, the No. 1 team from Area 2, 10-8 in the other semifinal match.

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Between two Lambert defenders, Roswell’s Kyle Keepers (19) powers in a goal for the Hornets. Northview scored its first lacrosse title in Class AAAAA, defeating Lovett 9-8 Saturday on the Titans’ home field. Twosport standout Matt Biondich, North Fulton’s Player of the Year for the 2013 football season, scored three goals, includ-

ing the clincher for the Titans. Chad Johnson added a pair of goals, and Connor Richardson was strong in goal in the Northview victory. Both Northview and Lovett were area champions, with the Titans finishing the season

21-1 and Lovett ending up 18-4. Northview easily defeated Pope 16-5 in one semifinal, while Lovett knocked off perennial power Westminster, also an area champion, 8-5 in the other semifinal.

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Witt brothers starred at Chattahoochee HS NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Jeff and Patrick Witt were two star athletes at Chattahoochee High School, each a starting quarterback on the football team who went on to attend Ivy League schools. Jeff Witt is the older brother who graduated from Harvard University in 2009, before going on to work at McKinsey and Company Consulting in Washington, D.C. However, Jeff is also an F-16 fighter pilot in the Alabama National Guard. His unit is the 187th Fighter Wing known as the historic “Red Tails,” of the historic 100 Fighter Squadron. Based in Montgomery, Ala., Jeff deployed in mid-April to Afghanistan for a tour of duty that is expected to last through November. His unit is providing air support and armed cover for ground troops there by day and enduring harassing rocket attacks by night. Brother Patrick Witt left Chattahoochee and went on to graduate from

Do you have a “Where Are They Now” story. Send it to us at aldo@ northfulton.com Yale University in 2011. While there, he was the starting quarterback at Yale for three years and holds most of the school’s offensive passing records. Patrick is living in Paris today, where he plays American football as quarterback for the Saint-Ouenl’Aumone Cougars. He has 37 touchdowns in eight games so far this season. The season runs through June with playoffs ending early July. Patrick will return home to Atlanta and then attend Harvard Law School in August.

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Championships start young for Milton lacrosse Bob Wright Scholarship winners announced MILTON, Ga. – Undefeated. That is how the season ended for the Milton Eagles Blue Junior Select girls’ lacrosse team. The girls finished the season 13-0-1 by beating a very good team from Centennial in a hard-fought battle Tuesday night, May 20. The Milton girls

had an incredible season with some come-from-behind wins, and showed a lot of heart by never quitting. The girls are sixth- and seventh-graders and give a glimpse at why the Milton High School girls’ team is one of the best in America. They start the winning young

in Milton. Team members, in first row from left, are Hannah Rogers, Shay Silvia, Abby Beard and Viktoria Kangas. In the middle row are Sydney Ballew and Cassandra Marshall. On the third row are Cali Schneider, Cara Meitin, Maggie Coyle, Lauren Noonan, Sophie Warmath, Julia Hunt, Sydney Simpson, Ella Langley, Annie Wade and Maggie Hairston. Coaches are Craig Langley, Jennifer Noonan and John Wade.

CUMMING, Ga. — Sean Brown, of Cumming, was one of five students awarded the Bob Wright Memorial scholarship for 2014. The Bob Wright Memorial Scholarship is presented annually by the Independent Free Papers of America (IFPA). Brown, who is attending the University of Georgia, received $1,100. He plans to apply to the Terry College of Business at UGA and pursue a degree in business management. Other scholarship winners include Kristin Beard, Aaron Fabian, Eili Petersen and Paige Scott. Brown’s father, David, is employed by Appen Media Group, which publishes this publication.

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Remember and honor our veterans, a disappearing breed This year, Memorial Day is May 26. It’s a time to remember those who served in battle and lost their lives in service to our country. These soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines protected our country from opposing forces and gave their lives to preserve the freedoms Americans enjoy today. While Memorial Day is a chance for us to remember and give thanks for the sacrifices made by fallen members of our armed forces, it is also a good time to honor those veterans who are still with us. But that honor should not simply stop at saying “thank you.” Instead, take the time to sit down and speak with these old soldiers of their service, lives and stories. I guarantee it will be enthralling. These soldiers are quickly dwindling in numbers, especially for World War II. Take an hour or two and sit down with grandpa and listen – really listen – to what he has to say. I am at a disadvantage when it comes to hearing war stories. Those of you who know me or follow my columns know that my family is almost entirely English and almost entirely still there in England. I never grew up with gramps just a

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short drive away – I was lucky to see relatives more than once every five years or so. Add to this that I never knew my grandfathers who served in the Second World War. My father’s father died when I was very young and my mother’s biological father died before I was born. (Her stepfather, the only granddad I knew, died when I was too young to ask him anything.) So everything I know of my grandfathers’ service in the war is secondhand and sketchy at best. It comes from my parents and is difficult to pry out. As my father said, “Nobody ever talked about the war.” I can somewhat understand this. Both his father – Albert “Bert” Copsey – and my mother’s dad, Hayden Harvey, served in India and Burma, where some of the hardest battles took place.

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Bronston graduates Officer Candidate School COLUMBUS, Ga. – Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Kurtis C. Bronston has graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning in Columbus, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. During OCS, candidates are tested on leadership skills and teamwork abilities required of a commissioned officer. Students learn to utilize acquired skills to function in “leader and follower” positions in squad and platoon-sized elements and evaluated in various leadership garrison positions while in a stressful and demanding field environment. Bronston is the son of Thomas and Jennifer Bronston of Cumming. His wife, Victoria, is the daughter of George and Judy Richter of Savannah. He is a 2002 graduate of South Forsyth High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 2009 from the North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega.

Local residents graduate from Air Force basic training SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Several airmen from North Fulton and Forsyth County have recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

Memorial Day is May 26. Several local ceremonies will remember fallen soldiers. Roswell Memorial Day Faces of War Memorial, 38 Hill St., Roswell 10 a.m. www.roswellmemorialday. com Milton Memorial Day Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton 10 a.m. Bert was in the Royal Air Force (RAF). He was not a pilot; instead, he was a member of the ground crew. He was stationed in Lahore, India (now Pakistan). He was one of the “Brylcreem Boys,” a nickname for the RAF servicemen who used copious amounts of hair gel, as was the fashion. He had malaria at some point and fought in Burma (now Myanmar) against the Japanese. I know even less about Hayden. My mother’s father died when she was a young teen, so I never knew him and

Each of the following airmen completed the intensive eight-week course in military discipline and studies and basic warfare principles and skills. They also earned four credits that could be applied toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brittany R. Gordon, the daughter of Jeffrey and Pamela Gordon of San Antonio, is a 2008 graduate of Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2013 from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. Air Force Reserve Airman Christa V. Dennis is the daughter of Maria Townsend of Norcross and a 2013 graduate of Alpharetta High School. Air Force Airman Trevor A. Sellers is the son of Michelle Lipham of Cumming and Chris Sellers of Clermont. He is a 2007 graduate of Forsyth Central High School in Cumming. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicolas A. Martin is the son of Nicole Martin of Cumming. Air Force Airman 1st Class Casey J. Motes is the son of Chris Motes of Cumming and Beverly Combs of Alpharetta. He is a 2013 graduate of North Forsyth High School in Cumming. Air Force Airman Paul M. Perez is the son of Cynthia Perez of Galway, N.Y., and Paul Perez of Cumming. Air Force Airman Jamanne Anderson is the son of Juanita Brown of Roswell and William Anderson of Decatur. He is a 2013 graduate of Centennial High School in Roswell. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle J. Leblanc is the son of Michele Driskell of Cumming.

Bert Copsey, my dad’s dad, is shown here in Lahore, India (now Pakistan) during his service in World War II. This photo was part of a postcard he sent my grandmother back in England. The reverse says simply, “Lots of love, Bert.” she was too young to really care about his service. He was stationed in Aden Colony, now part of Yemen, also as a member of the RAF. That’s about all I know. Her stepfather, Michael, did not serve. He was a coal miner and was exempt from military service. Over the years, I have had the chance to interview and speak with many veterans of many wars. They all have sto-

He is a 2007 graduate of Forsyth Central High School in Cumming and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2011 from the University of Georgia in Athens. Air Force Airman Austyn R. Chevalier is the son of Tracy and Robert Chevalier of Cumming. He is a 2013 graduate of North Forsyth High School in Cumming. Air Force Airman 1st Class George P. Edmund Jr. is the son of Linda and George Edmund Sr., of Cumming. He is a 2004 graduate of South Forsyth High School in Cumming and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Petrasek graduates from Navy’s Nuclear Power School GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexander J. Petrasek has graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Officer Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C. Nuclear Power School is a rigorous six-month course that trains students in science and engineering fundamental to the design, operation and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants. Graduates next undergo additional instruction at a prototype training unit before serving as a surface warfare officer aboard a nuclear-powered surface ship or as a submarine officer aboard a nuclear-powered submarine. Petrasek is the son of Jean and Emil Petrasek of Gainesville and a 2010 graduate of North Forsyth High School in Cumming. His wife, Meghan, is the

ries to tell that Hollywood could never match. I wish I could have taken an hour or so with my family to learn more about them, but that time has long since passed. For those readers lucky enough to have surviving family members, be sure to learn from them and maybe even record their stories. This Memorial Day, please remember those soldiers who never made it home to hear the thanks of a grateful nation.

daughter of Narda and Daniel Meeks of Gainesville.

Local midshipmen select ships ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Two local midshipmen recently selected their first ship assignments during a ship selection ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Navy Midshipman Jack W. Dembowski, son of Walter P. and Linda E. Dembowski of Alpharetta, is scheduled to report to USS Fort McHenry. Dembowski is a 2010 graduate of Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell. Navy Midshipman Michael J. Nugent, son of Laurence J. and Patricia A. Nugent of Alpharetta, is scheduled to report to USS Lake Erie. Nugent is a 2010 graduate of Milton High School in Milton.

Flores completes Navy basic training GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Navy Seaman Apprentice Daniel Flores, son of Kristen L. McCall of Roswell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Flores completed a variety of training that included classroom study, practical instruction and the capstone event called “Battle Stations,” which is designed to galvanize basic warrior attributes in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and values. Flores is a 2013 graduate of Roswell High School in Roswell.

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Alpharetta Rotary says goodbye to student ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Brazil is known for many things, including hosting this year’s soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. It is also home to the Rotary Club of Alpharetta’s 2013-2014 GRSP student, Luma Moreschi. The Georgia Rotary Student Program, also known as GRSP, is a Rotary program that brings college students from all over the world to study for a year in Georgia. Moreschi, one of 55 students in this year’s class, came last fall to study at Georgia State University.

She not only took traditional university coursework but also took time during school breaks to travel the United States and learn about American culture. Besides making strong family bonds with her host family, Moreschi saw snow for the first time, along with her first major snow jam, and squirrels, which are not native to Brazil. Her fondest memories are of the time she had getting to know her fellow GRSP students and learning about American culture.

“Having Luma has been like having a second daughter,” said her host mom Lee Mohler. “We will always cherish our friendship.” “The GRSP program brings young people together to be ambassadors for peace and service,” said Alpharetta Rotary President Dan Merkel. The Rotary Club of Alpharetta meets every Friday morning at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit www.clubrunner.ca/ alpharetta. —Jonathan Copsey

Pictured from left are Alpharetta Rotary Club President Dan Merkel, GRSP student Luma Moreschi and Rotarian Lee Mohler.

$210,000 raised for Brain Tumor Foundation for Children WEST POINT, Ga. – Over $210,000 was recently raised at the 10th Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. From 2005-2014, J. Smith Lanier & Co. has raised over $1.8 million for the foundation. The event was held at Chateau Elan Golf Club on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Over 300 golfers from around the Southeast and 13 BTFC children and their families were on hand to play golf and meet the sponsors. “J. Smith Lanier & Co. is honored to be the title corporate sponsor of the 10th Anniversary of the Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children,” said J. Smith Lanier & Co. Chairman and CEO, D. Gaines Lanier. “The past ten years has been an amazing opportunity for all of our employees to help support this outstanding foundation. We would like to extend a special thank you to the many sponsors and volunteers. Since 2004, we have been able to help bring financial and emotional support to the families who are facing some of the most challenging moments in their lives.” Over the past decade, with the support of J. Smith Lanier & Co., the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children has grown from serving Georgia families only, to serving children and families throughout the southeast and, to a limited degree, in the New England area. Brain tumors are the leading cancer cause of death in children today.

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“This charity event, and our partnership with J. Smith Lanier & Co., enables us to support hundreds of children and families each year in various significant ways. We are indeed grateful to all who make this event possible,” said Mary Moore, executive director of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, established in 1983 to help families cope with this diagnosis, re-

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Brain tumor survivors Juan Nava, Ascher Shostak, Logan Setzer and Frederick Kunitz attend the silent auction event before playing together on a team in the JSL Charity Classic. mains committed to continuing its work until such time that a cure is found. To learn more about the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children or to make a donation please visit www.braintumorkids.org or call 404-252-4107. J. Smith Lanier & Co., headquartered in West Point, Georgia, is an employee-owned company that was founded in 1868 and has become one

of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States. Since 1868, the company has grown from a three-employee local agency to a major regional firm employing over 550 employees in 19 branch offices. J. Smith Lanier & Co. offers commercial and personal lines insurance, employee benefits, surety, aviation and risk control.

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CITY OF MILTON JUNE 2014 TAX SALE STACEY INGLIS ASST CITY MANAGER CITY OF MILTON STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Under and by virtue of certain tax Fi.Fa.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issued by the City of Milton, Fulton County Georgia. In favor of the City of Milton and, against the following named persons and the property as described immediately below their respective name(s). There will be sold for cash or certified funds at public outcry, before the Steps of City Hall in Milton, Fulton County Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in June 2014 the same being June 3, 2014. The following property will be sold between the legal hours of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The properties listed below and described, or as much thereof as will satisfy the City tax execution on the respective individual, will be sold. The properties hereinafter described have been levied on as the property of the persons whose names immediately precede the property description. Each of the respective parcels of property are located in the City of Milton, Fulton County, State of Georgia. The years for which said Fi.Fa.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are issued and levied are stated below the name of the owner in each case. This is a buyer beware sale and all property will be sold as is. The City makes no warranty, neither expressed nor implied, as to title. Properties are sold under the power of a tax sale deed with specific rights of redemption. Each defendant and tenant in possession, if applicable, has been notified of levy time and place of sale. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer cost, all taxes, advertising cost and recording fees. Pursuant to Georgia Law, payment will be required within one (1) hour of the completion of the tax sale. In the event a bid is not properly paid, the property shall be re-offered at 2:00 PM on the day of the sale, or the following day that being June 4, 2014. File #-- 4 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3560 1019 028 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Blackwell, Hazel A N Admin Current Property Owner: Blackwell, Hazel Annette Nelson; Henry, Gloria Sue Nelson Reference Deed: 14134/345 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3560 1019 028 8, in Land Lot 1010 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 14134, Page 345, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 13090 Arnold Mill Road. Tax Years Due: 2012 - 2013 File #-- 6 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3682 0878 008 5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Guardsman Realty Co. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 16860/272 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3682 0878 008 5, in Land Lot 878 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 8, Gladwyne Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 154, Page 16, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 16860, Page 272, located on Gladwyne Ridge. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 17 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4090 0595 020 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Speilberg, Jack aka Spielberg, Jack Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 36422/632 Property Description: All and only

that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4090 0595 020 6, in Land Lot 595 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 36422, Page 632, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Wood Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 34 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4700 0387 080 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Perfect Homes LLC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 40731/453 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4700 0387 080 4, in Land Lot 387 & 406 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot Common Area, Hampton Manor Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 287, Page 33, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 40731, Page 453, located on Manor Trace. Tax Years Due: 2012-2013 File #-- 38 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4850 0317 045 0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Malak, Mohamad M. Current Property Owner: Jackson, Darius Reference Deed: 49802/355 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4850 0317 045 0, in Land Lot 317, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, Being Lot 34, Sadle Pointe Subdivision, Phase II-C, shown in Plat Book 194, Page 130, the description contained therein being

incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 49802, Page 355, known as 840 Northwood Drive. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 43 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4932 0893 005 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Shea, Michael J. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 50525/75 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4932 0893 005 8, in Land Lot 894, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, Being Lot 5, Block A, North Park Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 162, Page 89, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50525, Page 75, known as 2340 Old Northpark Lane. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 70 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5080 0834 079 2 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Cecil, Terry L. Current Property Owner: Bedingfield, Barbara Reference Deed: 53399/281 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5080 0834 079 2, in Land Lot 834, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 3, Bethany Green Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 206, Page 12, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53399, Page 281, known as 735 Bethany Green. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 79 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5180 0399 011 1

Defendant(s) in FiFa: First Citizens Bank & Trust Co (Inc.) Current Property Owner: Manor Real Estate Holdings, LLC Reference Deed: Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5180 0399 011 1, in Land Lots 398, 399, 466, & 467 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 50677, Page 133, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Hamby Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 94 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5270 1047 011 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Cogburn Road Investments LP Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 28307/262; 28815/261; 28815/265 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5270 1047 011 6, in Land Lots 1041, 1042, 1047, 1048, 976, 977, 1040 and 1049, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 28307, Page 262, Deed Book 28815, Page 261 and Deed Book 28815, Page 265, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on State Highway 9. Tax Years Due: 2012-2013 File #-- 98 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5330 0252 076 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Degel, Cynthia & Pergola, Michelle Current Property Owner: 3236 Ballyforest, LLC Reference Deed: 53519/457 Property Description: All and only

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I didn’t know Jack: thoughts from the waiting room It’s interesting in life how you can meet someone for the first time and form an immediate bond. Often, these encounters happen in conjunction with a random circumstance. You dropped your books and he picked them up. You missed your train and she’s in the station. Your children play on the same Little League team. Sometimes, these chance encounters lead to lifelong relationships. Others may last only for a few minutes. All of them, though, can be memorable. I was sitting in the waiting room of a doctor’s office recently, waiting for my wife while she went through a surgical procedure. Through the front windows of the room, I could see the sidewalk and parking lot outside. After about an hour, I noticed a very elderly man trying to make his way up the curb. He grabbed one of the small trees for balance as he struggled to get over the curb to the sidewalk. I immediately jumped up to help him with the doors to the office. When I opened the outside door for him, he helped me open it. Effectively, we were

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holding the door open for each other. I said, “No sir, this is for you.” Jack appreciated the gesture. He was raised like I was, you open doors for those who are older than you. Jack and I sat two chairs apart for five minutes in the waiting room without saying a word. Then, he blurted out, “So, look at all the rain!” Curiously, seeing only bright blue sky outside, I asked, “What do you mean?” He gave me a wry smile and said, “The morning weatherman had predicted rain today, but it isn’t raining.” It appeared Jack thought he was one up on the weatherman. I smiled at him and said, “Jack, do you own an iPad?” He laughed and said that technology was a bit after “his generation.” I flipped mine open and said, “Let’s check up arrested May 8 on North Point Circle in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and giving false information to an officer. ►► Jonathan Daniel Feagin, 30, of Columbus was arrested May 2 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5330 0252 076 9, in Land Lot 252, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 167, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club Subdivision, Phase 2-East, shown in Plat Book 327, Pages 61-77, the description contained therein being incorporatedherein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53519, Page 457, known as 3236 Balley Forrest Drive aka Bally Forest Drive. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 101 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5340 0396 043 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Khoury, Joelle Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 47427/625 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5340 0396 043 4, in Land

on the weatherman.” I pulled up the radar app and we could see a line of storms over Alabama, slowly making their way to Atlanta. Jack thought that was pretty cool. We sat quiet for a while, and then Jack turned serious and said, “I think a lot of the new technology diminishes the human experience.” I replied, “It is so ironic that you say that, as I have been thinking lately about just that topic. Is technology improving the quality of life?” He thought about it for a moment and said, “People don’t talk the way they used to.” So Jack and I went old school and started a really nice conversation. I learned that Jack is 88 years old and was born in Missouri in 1926. His family moved around a lot when he was young. He frowned when he told me that, and I sensed the difficulty of making friends as the new kid still bothered him, even after all these years. He went to high school in New Jersey. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943, but failed to get in due to color blindness. In-

stead, he went into the army. His division, nicknamed the Thunderbirds, fought in Italy and then moved north into the Ardennes area of Belgium and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. I closed my eyes and tried to feel the brutal cold of a winter battle, or hear the thunderous explosion of an artillery attack. I could do neither. I told him I was grateful for all of the sacrifices his generation made during the war, both at home and abroad, and how the generations after his have no concept of real hardship. After the war, he received a degree from Columbia, went into the insurance business, married, moved to Queens and commuted to his job in the city. He did that for 30 years. In my mind, I imagine New York from 1950 to 1980, the sound of jazz coming out of the old clubs, the ladies in their stylish dresses, the men in suits with the wild ties and fedora hats, the social upheaval of the 60s. I’m thinking it would have been wicked cool. I hope he keeps talking. I like Jack. He was married for a very long time. He didn’t actually

tell me that. He just had a way about him which only men who’ve spent the better part of their lives with one woman have. With no wedding ring, and no tan line where it would have been, I’m thinking she passed a while ago. I don’t ask about her and he doesn’t say. I don’t need to know and his mind is free from her memory right now, maybe for the first time in a long time. But I got the feeling he misses her more each day. There was a lot more we shared during the time we spoke, and in the end it was one of those bonding things. The nurse called Jack’s name, and I helped him out of his chair, shook his hand and said goodbye. That chance meeting made both of our mornings. Anyway, back to my original thought, you meet the most unique people in the most unusual circumstances. I think I will always remember my conversation with Jack. So the next time you’re stuck somewhere and there is someone sitting near you, put down your smartphone or tablet, lean over and say, “So, look at all the rain!”

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wanted person. ►► Lawrence Donnell Scott, 26, of Calibre Creek Parkway, Roswell, was arrested May 5 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, suspended license and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jasper Q. Carpenter, 26,

of Decatur was arrested May 5 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and window tint violation. ►► Darnell Alonzo Douglas, 22, of Annazanes Court, Alpharetta, was arrested May 6 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

Fayetteville was arrested May 2 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Jerry O. Peasant-Clark, 20, of Zion Circle, Roswell, was arrested April 24 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and

Lot 396, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 115, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club, Phase 1-C, shown in Plat Book 311, Pages 103112, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 47427, Page 625, known as 3274 Watsons Bend. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 103 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5340 0398 026 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Khoury, Michel Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 47427/626 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5340 0398 026 7, in Land Lot 398, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 30, The Manor Golf Course

& Country Club, Phase 1-C, shown in Plat Book 311, Pages 103-112, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 47427, Page 626, known as 3084 Watsons Bend. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 104 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5370 0611 020 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Long, John R, Estate In REM, John Raymond Long II, Executor Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 11357/370 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5370 0611 020 4, in Land Lot 611, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 11357, Page 370, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 3225 Francis

Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 107 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5391 0754 089 1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Sant, Donn W. & Christine Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 21929/198 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5391 0754 089 1, in Land Lot 754, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 26, Pod A, Crooked Creek Subdivision, Unit Two, shown in Plat Book 184, Page 98, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 21929, Page 198, known as 14335 Morning Mountain Way. Tax Years Due: 2013

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Why Sinatra matters at Milton High School So I turn 60 this year, and I think I may have finally figured out this “theater” thing. However, it wasn’t what I thought. I used to think that I understood at least a piece of “the arts.” I should. I lived in the Williams Building at Florida State University for what seemed like a decade, and the reality was that I had no intention of ever leaving that campus or that English department. I knew that there probably wasn’t much else out there that could beat reading and studying great literature for “a living.” Actually, it was over a decade. My primary frame of reference for theater had been my own high school experience. Theater in high school meant a group of odd students – the ones that didn’t quite fit into the mainstream clubs or activities and by default seemed to gravitate to theater where they sort of disappeared and occasionally put on a play or two that was poorly attended, if attended at all. While I’ve been to a few Broadway shows and attended some great local theater, my initial impression was never quite displaced. The Milton High School theater program however, was obviously different. That difference hit home to me recently when I started thinking about how incredibly popular the program seemed to be. I did some math. The Milton theater holds somewhere around 300 people. In the last couple of years, show performances have frequently sold out. All eight shows of their Cirque performance this spring, “Raz*Sta*Va” sold out. That would be around 2,500 people (at $10-$15 per ticket). If you take out the students

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actually in the program and their parents, that leaves about 2,300 – roughly the enrollment of the entire Milton student population. The more I thought about it, the more curious I became. What was going on that could break down so many barriers and attract “most” Milton High School students – as diverse in interests and agendas and as cliquish as we know high school students can be? What created this common thread? My guess was that part of the answer was the quality of the performances. They are as good and entertaining as any high school performances in the country, I am sure. But then again, it’s theater, and they are teenagers. I think the rest of the explanation might have more to do with the thought that somehow, everyone at the school in some way felt like they had “skin” in the theater program. There was a collective sense of ownership. But, how could that be? The program is quite small. The answer might be found not in the “destination,” which were the performances, but in looking at the “journey” that led to the actual performances. And if that were true, how could it be that the entire school was able to participate in the journey of so few – the performers, tech/stage folks, directors and parent volunteers.

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Theater at Milton – and everywhere – is about possibilities, empowerment and connecting people. The journey that leads to the performances is fairly amazing, when one actually looks at what happens. These high school theater students build sets that normally only professionals could build. They weld. They use power saws. They paint. They affix rigging at heights that cannot fail. They design. They use geometry. They use hydraulics. They figure out how to move all these big set props during performances on a schedule broken down into five-second intervals. They also raise money, learn to delegate, direct, follow direction, set and meet goals and learn about the dynamics of promotion and marketing. Sounds a little like a corporate America fast track program, doesn’t it? They solve problems and manage crises. More than a few instances this year – and these are just the ones known to me – large and sometimes serious problems were identified, accessed and solved within the roughly 30-second windows between scene changes. Entire scenes have been changed and major set components created or modified only hours before a performance. Other issues were prevented by far-sighted staff because they had been given the responsibility of being farsighted and diligent. Scripts are never black and white either. Execution of scripts is a collaborative effort

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between the director and the students. Nothing is how only one person sees it or wants it — ever. “What works” is the rule, and figuring out what works is a collaboration among equals. It is very much a two-way street. The theater program begins relatively soon after school starts in early fall. It ends the last week of school. In between, there are countless rehearsals, planning, set building, writing, directing, fundraising and the actual performances. For much of the year, these kids begin work before school, continue in their actual drama classes and then after school and into the night. Seven-day weeks were frequent, and Saturdays were almost always spent at Milton. While all this is happening, grades and the rest of school are being budgeted for and managed. So what makes these theater kids willingly and with enthusiasm work six or more days a week for months on end before and after school? What creates bonds between these kids – the jocks, the scholars, the misfits, the popular and the average kids and the extraordinary ones who have opted to get involved in Milton’s theater program? How are they able to work together and so thrive? The theater program creates art that touches and connects people. In a world that is

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increasingly desensitized, in a world that wants to commoditize everything and reduce it to a lowest common denominator, in a world where relationships and interactions grow more remote and more chilling, the need for theater and the arts has never been greater. People absolutely must be and feel connected. In life, everyone needs to feel like they still have skin in the game. We are lost without it. A wise administration empowered the teachers and students in the Milton theater department by giving them latitude, responsibility, authority and autonomy, which in turn tapped amazing talent, energy, and passion from everyone involved. This yielded these fabulous and well-loved productions. I believe this must be the Holy Grail part of the formula. In offering that empowerment, great respect and trust was extended and expected – very transparently and very publically. I think that the entire school saw and embraced this – hence, the “collective skin in the game.” Milton students see and understand that what is going on is real. They like it and respond to it. Companies, boards of education, and yes, parents would do well to take notes. Theater at Milton – and everywhere – is about possibilities, empowerment and connecting people. It is about passion, commitment, trust and teamwork. It is about meeting deadlines, setting goals, taking risks and solving problems. It is about real life, and it gives us the tools that we all need to maintain it. Please never let someone try to tell you that the arts are discretionary or underestimate their value. The arts are the glue that holds us all together. Yes, Sinatra matters, because art matters. I want to thank everyone involved in the Milton theater department for their courage and passion. I know there is nothing that you cannot do in the future, because I have seen what you have done in the past. And finally, Cliff Jones, I cannot think of any other words than “thank you.” You have changed the lives of so many people, and your legacy will stretch far beyond what you accomplished at Milton — through these kids. If you like Ray’s column, go to northfulton.com and share it with your friends on Facebook.

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My heart will not go on There are countless things to be afraid of these days: terrorists, pollution, cat lovers, bad sushi. The list goes on. I have lain dormant in the last year and seen fit to let these horrifying things dominate your psyches, but now, I once again rise from the dead to terrorize your neighborhood and feast upon your flesh. I am a zombie. Some of you may recall the unfortunate incident that led to my demise and reanimation. Last year, I was infected by the dreaded chemical C-894, which stopped my heart, but kick-started my ravenous hunger for the brains and entrails of the living. The time is upon us; around the nation, themed 5K’s abound with vampires, color and my fellow zombies, but I have arisen to accept a new challenge: The Walking Dead Escape. This is an event unlike any other. For those of you who enjoy the television program “The Walking Dead” (starring some of my closest zombie friends), you may be familiar with this new event. The outbreak began in Baton Rouge and is now spreading to infect your city. On May 31, walkers, spectators and survivors alike can join together to witness the grand spectacle of the official

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Last year, I was infected by the dreaded chemical C-894, which stopped my heart, but kick-started my ravenous hunger for the brains and entrails of the living. Walking Dead Obstacle Course at Philips Arena in Atlanta. David Isaacs, co-founder of UFC as well as The Walking Dead Escape, reigns over this heartstopping event. This zombie got an inside look at the goings on of The

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“The walkers never break character. They drag their legs, grunt and moan. They never stop,” Isaacs said. Survivors will be faced not just with zombies, but also with multiple obstacles, including Herd Highway, Hospital Hell, Prison Gauntlet and the Chain Link Mega Zone. Participants must run, crawl, climb and slide to their decontamination or doom. “People surprise you,” Isaacs said. “There are consequences to your decisions. It all happens fast. You have to keep going if you want to

survive.” The obstacles in The Walking Dead Escape are ethical as well as physical. “Everything is gray,” Isaacs claimed. “You can’t intellectualize yourself into it. There’s no clear line, no good, no bad.” Citizens of Atlanta will find out who they really are at The Walking Dead Escape, and I will be snapping at their heels. The Walking Dead Escape is May 31 at Philips Arena. For more information, visit them online at www.thewalkingdeadescape.com.

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Cpl. Harry Vaughan remembered at Milton HS By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – During action on March 7, 1968, Harry Kenneth Vaughan’s armored personnel carrier hit a mine and blew up. Vaughan died just seven days shy of his 21st birthday. Vaughan grew up in the 1960s in what is now Milton. He graduated Milton High School in 1967 and was drafted into the Army immediately after. For his service in the 9th Infantry Division in Bien Hoa Province in Vietnam, he was given the Bronze Star and Purple Heart posthumously. In an effort to honor and remember Vaughan, the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA) held a memorial service May 22 at Milton High School’s football stadium. Soldiers from Vaughan’s unit, the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry at Fort Benning, were in the memorial, providing the Color and Honor guards while men who served alongside Vaughan paid their respects. Jerry Jaworski was beside Vaughan when he was killed. Both Jaworski and Vaughan were Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) drivers – also called “track jockeys” – a role Jaworski said was dangerous. “Harry was quiet and unassuming. He was just a good guy who was always willing to help,” Jaworski said. “We became good friends in Vietnam.” Being in an APC was dangerous work, he said. “In Vietnam, it was much safer to ride on top of the APC than inside it,” Jaworski said. The drivers had to be inside the machine, which was prone to be the victim of land mines or rocket-propelled grenades. The group was traveling through a rubber plantation, with Jaworski’s vehicle in the lead and Vaughan directly behind him. At some point, Vaughan was ordered to take the lead. “The lead track is by far the most dangerous,” Jaworski said. “[Vaughan] hit a land mine.” The explosion tore apart the vehicle and killed three men instantly. Two more died of their wounds later. “The Vietnam veterans returned home to what should have been a grateful nation,” said Ronnie Rondem, organizer of Milton’s event for the AVVBA. “Instead we were ignored.” The bitter theme was echoed throughout the memorial, reflecting a sorrow on the part of the veterans that fallen comrades such as Vaughan never received the recognition

Family members of Cpl. Harry Vaughan gather at the memorial created for their fallen brother.

Elizabeth Gayton, Harry’s younger sister, watches as his memorial is unveiled. With her were two brothers and a sister who paid their respects to their lost brother.

Jerry Jaworski, who served with Harry Vaughan in Vietnam, speaks of his friend and the day he died.

they deserved. Each year, the AVVBA holds a memorial service for a fallen Vietnam soldier in the community from which they came in an effort to correct the lack of recognition when they came home. Every year, the AVVBA tries to find a speaker who may

have served with the fallen. This year, the featured speaker was retired Lieutenant Gen. J. Ron Helmly. “I am proud to serve with Harry Vaughan and the 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam,” Helmly said. “We honor them all here today.” For many Americans,

Memorial Day is simply a day off and a time to have fun, he said, but “Harry Vaughan and his fellow warriors did not have fun. “Soldiers went expecting to fight for the flag,” Helmly said. “They found themselves fighting for their buddies.” After the service at Milton’s

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Lt. Gen. J. Ron Helmly (Ret.) gives the keynote address to the memorial for the fallen Cpl. Vaughan. “I am proud to serve with Harry Vaughan and the 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam,” Helmly said. football field, the dedicated monument to Vaughan was placed at Freedom Park, on Deerfield Parkway. A more permanent memorial will be made when Milton City Hall is built. For more on the AVVBA, visit them online at www.avvba.org.

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DEATH NOTICES Kim Armstrong, 60, of Norcross, passed away May 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Tony R. Gravitt, 60, of Cumming, passed away May 18, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Herman Reece, 89, of Cumming, passed away May 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mildred Baldwin, 99, passed away May 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Claude Kennedy Hammond, of Cumming, GA passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mahin Roozitalab, 71, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Madeleine Bush, 93, passed away May 14, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Norma Chamberlain, 81, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Judy Wilson Churchwell, 72, of Gainesville, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Carmela Mary Delfino, 92, of Cumming, passed away May 17, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Barbara Eilene DuChene, 85, passed away May 13, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Shirley Few, 87, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Richard David Glogg, Sr., 67, passed away May 5, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Larry D. Hart Jr., 43, of Ball Ground, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Cynthia Louise Hutchinson, 55, of Roswell, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jane E. Kane, 69, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. David Curtis Karr, 72, of Canton, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ryan Edward Kibbe, 17, of Suwanee, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Marianne Nahser, 85, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carmen Emerida St. Denis, 89, of Cumming passed away May 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mary Elizabeth Summerville, 95, of Dunwoody, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Leo John Tilley, 66, passed away May 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Brenda Lee Tuminello, 60, of Cumming, passed away May 19, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Marcus Ray Vaughan, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Patsy Morrison White, 82, of Cumming, passed away May 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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