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Olympic torch comes through Alpharetta Heads to L.A. for Special Olympics By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup. com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Special Olympics are back in the United States after 14 years away. This year, they will be held in Los Angeles. As the torch makes its way from Greece to L.A., it is run by torch-bearers along the way. It passed through Alpharetta June 6 as it made its way through the South. A team of 15 special needs children picked up the torch at North Point Parkway. “The relay is huge,” said Kimberley Shields, organizer of the Alpharetta team, Special Twist. The team, largely made up of kids in a Special Olympics games team, raised $20,000 for the event. “This is fantastic,” she said. “The kids are all excited.” A police escort – made up of the Alpharetta and L.A. police departments – guided the runners through town, with the final goal of Los Angeles next month. To keep up with the torch, visit www.specialolympics.org.

More flex shoulder lanes to open on Ga. 400 3 miles northbound, 1 mile southbound

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Yoli Shields was the first torch-bearer for the Special Twist relay team.

ATLANTA - Starting Monday, June 15, the Georgia Department of Transportation will open five additional miles of flex shoulder lanes on Ga. 400. Commuters who travel on Ga. 400 northbound will have four more miles of flex shoulder lanes to use during the morning and afternoon rush hours. The northbound flex shoulder lanes will begin at Abernathy Road to the MARTA North Springs Station; MARTA North Springs Station to Northridge Road; and SR 120/ Old Milton Parkway to Windward Parkway. On Ga. 400 southbound, commuters will have one more mile of flex shoulder lane to use during peak travel hours. The new lane will start at the MARTA North Springs Station and end at Abernathy Road. “We are implementing a quick response project to lengthen the flex shoulder lane sections on Ga. 400,” said Kathy Zahul, metro district

engineer. “The flex shoulder lane provides an additional travel lane for commuters during the peak hours. This is one of our relatively low-cost, quick turnaround operational strategies designed to get as much efficiency as we can out of the highway network.” The Georgia DOT will construct additional flex shoulder lanes from Holcomb Bridge Road to SR 120/ Old Milton Parkway. The total project will cost $850,000. The flex shoulder lanes originally opened in Spring 2012 on Ga. 400 southbound. In April 2015, GDOT extended the morning hours to 6 - 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, and the afternoon hours to 4 - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously while driving on the flex shoulder lanes. Motorists should not exceed the posted 45-mile per hour shoulder lane advisory speed limit. —Jonathan Copsey

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2 pounds of pot, $11K cash found in raid Weapons, drugs seized from felon ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta man faces numerous drug and weapons charges after his home was raided by police May 18. After learning of potential drug activity in the Morris Road home of Travis Rodney Vaughan, 35, police raided it. Inside, they allegedly found 2.5 pounds of marijuana, half a gram of methamphetamine,

glass pipes, more than $11,000 in cash, numerous plastic baggies, several scales and three bars of Xanax. They also located a semi-automatic handgun and a Crossman rifle. Vaughan is a convicted felon and is forbidden to possess guns. Vaughan was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule III drugs, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted More than two pounds of marijuana were seized during a raid on an Alpharetta home. felon.

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Good Samaritan gets into trouble MILTON, Ga. – A man called police June 6 after he allegedly saw a group of people break into a local restaurant at 4 a.m. It turns out they were just the cleaning crew. The caller, Sean Gregory Oakes, 22, of Augusta, told police he had been followed by the same car from North Druid Hills to Providence Road. At one point, he was able to get behind this vehicle and follow it to the Union restaurant. When he saw the men inside the car enter the business, he called police. Police determined the “suspects” were in fact the cleaning crew. However, they did notice Oakes allegedly had glassy eyes and slurred his words. He denied drinking. When asked if there was anything illegal in his vehicle, he allegedly said there cocaine and crack pipes in a bag. Police allegedly found the drug, along with two empty bags that used to have cocaine in them. Oakes was arrested for possession

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Indiana man stopped for a minor traffic offense May 15 was arrested on possession and trafficking of cocaine and methamphetamines. According to police, an officer saw the vehicle driven by Kenji Jabari Horne, 34, of Anderson, Indiana, exit Ga. 400 and turn onto Old Milton Parkway. Horne allegedly changed lanes without indicating and swerved in his lane. He was pulled over. The officer reports he was suspicious of Horne possessing drugs, and a police dog alerted to the presence of drugs in the car. A search of the car yielded no results. Police asked to search Horne’s person and he agreed. A bag of suspected drugs allegedly fell out of Horne’s underwear in front of police. Inside were baggies containing more than 7 grams of heroin, 3.5 grams of cocaine, 1 gram of meth and 2.6 grams of marijuana. Horne was arrested for trafficking and possession of cocaine, possession of meth, possession of drugs with the intent to distribute, failure to maintain

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Canton couple have been the victims of a persistent scammer, taking charge of their bank accounts for months. Beginning in February, someone began cashing fake checks at SunTrust banks in the metro area, drawing from the Canton couple’s bank accounts. The first check was for $3,800 and was written out to a Darren C. Cottrell, 47, of Stockbridge. Then the victims’ accounts get strange. Someone called the bank and requested a change of address Feb. 24. The next day, someone ordered new checks to be sent to this new address. The following day, the victims realized something was wrong and changed their address back to the original one. They closed their account and opened a new one. Several days later, someone again called the bank and transferred $4,600 from the new account to the old one. A check was then cashed for this amount. This transfer and cashing occurred three more times over the next week. A warrant was issued for Cottrell’s arrest on charges of third degree forgery and identity fraud.

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DUI arrests ►► Stephanie Dawn Foster,

29, of Norcross was arrested May 24 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Suzanne Dorothy Lucas, 43, of Caswyck Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested May 26 on Old Alabama Road in Alpharetta for DUI, obstruction of an officer and following too closely. ►► Phillip Neil Rose, 49, of Poplar Glen Court, Alpharetta, was arrested May 27 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol and speeding. ►► Charles Russell Kline, 65, of Waters Mill Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 30 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and following too closely. ►► Kimberly Denise Bethel, 36, of Lexington Farm Drive,

Alpharetta, was arrested May 24 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving with an expired tag. ►► Estuardo Pugo Castillo, 38, of Park Ridge Lane, Roswell, was arrested May 24 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, broken tag light and driving without a license. ►► Allison Marie Railey, 29, of Willow Meadow Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested May 28 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Boram Seo, 24, of Densford Way, Johns Creek, was arrested May 28 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Roel Miguel Lopez, 43, of Indian Land, South Carolina, was arrested May 28 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, driving with a suspended license and driving with an open container of alcohol. ►► Christina Marie Zani, 24, of Duluth was arrested May 29 on Sargent Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to stop at a red light. ►► Lisa Elizabeth Coffey, 39, of Lembeth Court, Milton, was arrested June 5 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for DUI,

failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kevin Christopher Shores, 32, of Pebble Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested June 7 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI, speeding, driving on the wrong side of the road and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michele Cremin Mixon, 44, of Clubfield Drive, Roswell, was arrested May 20 on Etris Road in Roswell for DUI, stopping on a crosswalk and endangering the life of a child. ►► Thomas John Haas, 31, of Sandy Springs was arrested May 22 on Norcross Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Hafis Djuan Williams, 21,

of Harbor Landing, Roswell, was arrested May 23 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Julian Caree Baxter, 41, of Kennesaw was arrested May 23 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Nancy Evelyn Pursley, 53, of Legacy Oaks Circle, Roswell, was arrested May 24 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Rachel Marie S. Fleming, 24, of Lawrenceville was arrested May 24 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, endangering the life of a child, possession of drug-related paraphernalia and obstruc-

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tion of police. ►► William T. Brown, 25, of Atlanta was arrested May 27 on West Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol, violation of driver’s license permit and speeding. ►► Israel Antonio Marquez, 30, of Wood Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested May 16 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, having an outstanding warrant and driving on a suspended license.

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Alpharetta tax digest up 8.5% Preliminary report shows higher property tax By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Finance Director Tom Harris had some good news for the Alpharetta City Council June 15. The news

came from the Fulton County property tax assessor’s office. “We are up 8.5 percent in the [property tax digest] values,” Harris said. Harris said the Fulton County tax assessor’s office had delivered a preliminary tax digest of how they expect the city’s tax income to come in this year over last year. Harris, in his budget for the coming fiscal year, said the city had only estimat-

ed on 3.5 percent increase over last year. This will add about $1 million in extra revenue to the city’s coffers. While Harris conceded that such a rise in property tax assessments would spur many appeals from homeowners who dispute their new, higher property values, the rise in total assessments was still much

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Binder announces campaign for Alpharetta City Council Post 5 Rotarian, design review board member ALPHARETTA, Ga. –Design Review Board member Jason Binder has announced his intention to run for Alpharetta City Council Post 5. The seat is now held by Councilman Michael Cross. The seat will up for election in November. In a statement Binder wrote, “After becoming a father, I made a conscious effort to become more involved in my community. Whether serving as a Rotarian, design review board member or on the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation Board, I have worked to improve our community and the future of my girls’ hometown.” Binder said he felt he could “make a difference” in working toward successful growth while maintaining the city’s core values. Binder pledged to support the city’s parks and recreation while working to deal with traffic congestion and safety. “As one of the fastest grow-

ing cities in the country, it is critical that we prioritize and address our biggest congestion bottlenecks,” he said. Binder pledged to work with councilmembers and the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce to create a “shared vision” for the city’s future. “I am proud to call Alpharetta home. It’s the place where we started our family and where I have had the opportunity to start and grow my business. The next few years of growth for Alpharetta will define our city for decades,” he said. Binder is a financial planner and small business owner of the firm Acolyte Advisors. He and wife Nicolette, have two daughters, Cecilia and Maggie. For information about Binder and the campaign, visit JasonBinder.com or Facebook. com/ElectJasonBinder. He can also be contacted at Jason@ JasonBinder.com.

Alpharetta resident Jason Binder, pictured with his family, has announced he will run for Alpharetta City Council in November.

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ROSWELL, Ga. -- James W. “Jimmy” Johnson has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the July 14 Special Election. Johnson, 38, was a candidate for Georgia House District 48 in the November 2014 election, receiving 35 percent of the vote. He has been a resident of Roswell for the past 8 years, is currently the North Fulton captain of the Democratic Party of Georgia. North Fulton Democrats, from Sandy Springs to Milton, meet on the third Saturday of each month at Brookdale Historic Roswell, 75 Magnolia

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – With Independence Day celebrations approaching, a new state law has gone into effect that regulates the types of fireworks authorized for usage and sale in Georgia. The law also specifies the time periods in which fireworks are permitted for use. Georgia HB-110 defines fireworks as any combustible or explosive composition or any substance or combination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a

St, Roswell) at 10:30 a.m. They participate in voter registration efforts, closely monitor legislative activity in Georgia and JOHNSON support local Democratic candidates. For information on Jimmy Johnson and his campaign visit JohnsonforGeorgia.com. You can also follow him on Facebook @JJohnsonD48. He can be reached by email at JJohnsonD48@outlook.com.

Roswell’s annual July 4th ‘Extravaganza’ ROSWELL, Ga.—The City of Roswell will host an Independence Day community celebration at its 4th of July Extravaganza at Sweet Apple Elementary School. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., attendees can enjoy giant inflatables, carnival games, food trucks, face painting and

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GDOT wants Ga. 9 input ALPHARETTA, Ga.- Do you think traffic improvements are needed on Ga. 9? The answer to that question is probably a resounding, “Yes.” If it is, come share your thoughts and opinions with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT): Tuesday, June 23, 4 – 8 p.m. Alpharetta City Hall GDOT representatives will be on hand to discuss their plans for improving Ga. 9 from Upper Hembree Road to Windward Parkway and want

Safety: Continued from Page 5 sparklers, and other combustibles and explosives of like construction. Fireworks can be used between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. On Jan. 1, July 3rd, July 4th, and Dec. 31, fireworks can be used from 10 a.m. through 2 a.m. Fireworks cannot be used within 100 yards of a nuclear power facility or gas station, or

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a facility that refines, processes, or blends gasoline. Persons must be at least 18 years of age to purchase fireworks. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety recommends all fireworks usage to be supervised by a responsible adult. Fireworks can be dangerous if used improperly and each year hundreds of people are injured due to improper use. Safety and respectful behavior when using fireworks will ensure a safe, enjoyable summer. —Jim Lichtenwalter

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A new branch of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be hosting a lecture at Barrington Hall

Sons of Union Veterans forming Roswell camp Lecture, informational meeting at Roswell’s Barrington Hall July 8 ROSWELL, Ga. – The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) is forming a new camp in Roswell. The Gen. Kenner Garrard Camp No. 4 will host July 8 a lecture about Civil War Union Gen. George Thomas at Barrington Hall. The lecture will be presented by Eric Peterson, an historic interpreter of Thomas and the founder of the SUVCW’s first camp in Georgia,

the Elias Moon camp in Lawrenceville. A short informational presentation about the SUVCW and the new Kenner Garrard Camp will follow given by camp organizer Bill Browning. The presentation will be held in the barn meeting space of Roswell’s Barrington Hall at 7 p.m.. Barrington Hall is at 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell, on the south side of Roswell square. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of veteran

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Veterans: Continued from Page 6 heroes who fought and worked to save the Union in the American Civil War. Organized in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1954, SUVCW is the legal heir and successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). Membership in the SUVCW is open to any man who demonstrates a genuine interest in the Civil War. You do not need to be descended from a Civil War veteran to join. More than 6,360 men enjoy the benefits of membership in the SUVCW. The principles of

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Why, how and what to do about it It’s the perfect day for spring/summer cleaning. I turn on my favorite “energizing” music, put on my headband and sweats and pull out all of my usual cleaning products: Windex, anti-bacterial wipes, Swiffer duster, multipurpose cleaner with bleach and so on. As I’m cleaning, I develop a harsh feeling in my nose, throat and sinuses. It seems like the cleaner the house gets, the worse I feel. Why is this? Chemicals in cleaners were a revolution/revelation in getting rid of germs when they were invented. Windex has been around since the early 1900s. Problem is, there weren’t very many tests done to determine how these products were affecting our health and overall well-being. Use Windex for an example. A main ingredient in Windex is ammonia, a chemical that is both corrosive and hazardous. There are only small amounts of ammonia in Windex, so one could argue that anything in small amounts is not harmful. However, how many times in your life do you clean your house? (I clean every week and deep clean every other week.) How many times do you wipe down your kitchen/bathroom counter while cleaning up from a meal or a spill? Clean up after a pet…? Don’t forget that harsh feeling in your sinuses after just one day of cleaning. How can we make a change for the better? Change is difficult for most people, myself included. At some point though we need to ask ourselves, “If the change is for the better and will be better for me, is it worth it?” As human beings, we tend to care for and support things we value (expensive cars, jewelry and our iPhones to name a few). In that same spirit, let’s value ourselves and make the switch to a more natural approach to cleaning. We keep hearing the word “natural” to describe many things that are marketed to us daily. What does it really mean? At its core, it simply means something that is not manmade. There is no need to break the bank and throw out all of the cleaning products you already have. By all means, use them up before you make the switch, and take that time to plan and budget for your

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Recipes for DIY laundry soap and glass cleaner: Homemade laundry soap • 4 gallons of hot water • 1 cup Borax • 1 cup washing soda • Bar of Dr. Bronner’s soap (any scent you prefer) • Dissolve all ingredients in the hot water, store in your laundry room, use 1 cup of solution per load. Enjoy! Good for 160 loads and costs only 0.03 per load Homemade glass cleaner • 1 pint (2 cups) water • 2 tablespoons white vinegar • 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional, but helps with the vinegar smell) • Combine items in a spray bottle (preferably glass) and use a microfiber cloth to wipe windows and mirrors clean. natural products. Where do I start and what do I get? After running out of your current cleaning products, here is the list of what to stock: • White vinegar • Liquid and solid Castile soap (Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap) • Salt • Baking soda • Borax (sodium borate) • Washing soda (sodium carbonate) • Hydrogen peroxide • Lemons and essential oils (lavender, rose, citrus, whatever appeals to you) • Microfibers (envirocloth, polishing cloth, dusting mitt, telescopic mop) Almost all of these things can be found online or at your local grocery store. The more you value yourself, the happier you will feel. Be proud of your ability to make positive changes in your life! Stay tuned for more tips on how to value yourself and live a more natural life.

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The joys of the long commute My first real job out of college, which is my current one at Appen Media Group in Alpharetta, was 0.9 miles away from the house I was sharing with my roommates. When I say roommates I mean my father and stepmom. It was the perfect scenario. I was in a full time position, getting paid for something I went to school for. Even better, I could wake up half an hour before work, take care of all my morning chores and still be in the office before anyone else. Things started to change when my girlfriend Kimber and I moved in together. We found an apartment 5.4 miles away from the office. My commute went from two minutes to a whopping 12 minutes. I now found myself waking up an entire 45 minutes before work. Things were still good. I could go home for lunch. Rush hour traffic consisted of sitting a couple minutes while trying to get past the local high school. Again, things were about to change. Kimber found her own perfect scenario, obtaining a job in the Atlanta Public School system, getting paid for something she went to school for. However, this meant we had to move further toward Atlanta which equated to a longer commute for me. After many nights searching apartments.com, we found an apartment that was in a trendy area, in our price range and had an approved safety rating. This meant we were going to be living in Decatur. My commute time was about to go up too. I had gone from a 0.9 mile to 5.4 mile commute and now would be 28.5 miles. I convinced myself that

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it wouldn’t be more than 30 to 40 minutes and this time could be used to catch up on talk radio or listen to that album I had heard about. I was wrong. Very wrong. My daily commute one way is over an hour, and usually hovers around 2.5 hours roundtrip. While I am living in a trendy area with plenty of night life, I am usually sitting in traffic and not able to enjoy it. Sitting in the car listening to the same topics on the radio and the same album over and over again have gotten stale. Even better are the different type of personalities I encounter on Ga. 400 and I-285. Just yesterday a fellow commuter gave me the singlefinger wave because she thought I was a swell driver. And there are always those who don’t have time to get ready before they leave the house, so they have to apply mascara and lipstick as they sit waiting for traffic to move. I have been witness to more fender benders in the past six months than my entire lifetime. Also, I have seen two cars engulfed in flames. Sitting in this kind of traffic is something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. While plenty of family and coworkers told me commuting from Decatur to Alpharetta would be a nightmare, I didn’t listen. I’m going to blame it on naiveté. I’ve only lived in the area for three years and didn’t know the true horror that is

Atlanta traffic. Which makes me ask the question, why would anyone working north of Atlanta live inside the Perimeter? I have heard the argument that the suburbs are boring and that there is nothing to do. Are the bars and nightlife ITP worth the hours upon hours of sitting in gridlock during the week? I would argue no. Plus, the northern suburbs are becoming ever more millennial friendly. There has always been outdoor activities like hiking Kennesaw Mountain and Indian Seats in Forsyth, or canoeing down the Chattahoochee. Or what about the newly opened Botanical Gardens, Gainesville? What about the brewpubs and breweries in the area? Hop Alley in Alpharetta, Jekyll Brewery in Alpharetta or Cherry Street Brewing Company in Forsyth County are all exceptional after hours destinations. And there are even sports. Pretty soon the Braves will be in Cobb County, with their minor league affiliate in Gwinnett and if you’re into hockey, The Gwinnett Gladiators play their home games in Duluth. Of course there is shopping, movie theaters, restaurants and more. Why deal with the headache of bumper to bumper to get to work just to live close to where the “hotspots” are when there is so much going on right where you’re already working. Writer's note: Luckily Kimber has felt my pain this past week. She has been commuting to Marietta from Decatur during the peak of rush hour for a class. She has agreed to move to a more central location.

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Ted’s Montana Grill Avalon gets LEED certification Sustainability a selling point By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It’s not easy being Green. It can be an expensive and time-consuming effort. But for those businesses that pursue it, they claim customers appreciate the effort both with their attention and their dollars. The same is true for the Ted’s Montana Grill restaurant located at Avalon in Alpharetta. They just became the first Ted’s location certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold, the second highest standard in green businesses. LEED is a national green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of

certification. For Ted’s Montana Grill, this included pre-planning the basics of the restaurant. From there, the guidelines are strict. “The materials we procured from within a 500-mile radius, the marble in the building came from Tate, Georgia, most of the wood is procured from Tennessee,” said Jeff Hormel, proprietor at the Avalon location. “[We have] waterless urinals that save 40,000 gallons of water a year, used grease is used for biodiesel fuel, LED lighting is throughout the restaurant and we have an alternative transportation plan for our team members.” This includes carpooling options as well as a deal with a local bicycle shop for discounted parts and services for those who ride their bikes to work. The ultimate goal, Hormel said, is increased sustainability. “Our guests experience our sustainability efforts from the moment they walk into the restaurant. It’s the recycled coasters, the paper straws,

The Avalon location of Ted’s Montana Grill, in Alpharetta, is the first in the company to be LEED Gold certified, at the forefront of energy efficiency and sustainability. the recycled paper table covers, the cups are made out of corn starch, the list goes on. Our guests notice it and it keeps them coming back. It’s the right thing for our guests, our people and our planet,” he said. “It goes far beyond just that, though. We make environmental considerations a priority in every decision we make.” Ted’s Montana Grill as a

company is widely known for its sustainability practices and green thinking. It is credited with helping keep the American bison from extinction by creating a market for its meat. In 2014, Hormel said the company saved more than 1.9 million gallons of water, saved 350 tons of recyclables and 18,000 gallons of grease were converted into bio-diesel. “Ted’s was founded on the

basis of acting responsibly and making environmental considerations a priority,” said George McKerrow, co-founder and chief executive officer of Ted’s Montana Grill. “Working to attain LEED Gold certification is part of our commitment to sustainability. We are proud to have this achievement in the Alpharetta community.” For more information visit www.tedsmontanagrill.com.

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Local dancers to perform at Walt Disney World ROSWELL, Ga.- Dancers from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance have been invited to perform at Walt Disney World on June 23. The performances will take place down Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom Parade and the Electric Light Parade. Over 100 dancers, parents and chaperones will be travel-

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The dancers from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance will perform at Walt Disney World June 23.

ing to Orlando to perform with the dance company. The group was invited to perform in September of 2014 and have since been preparing for the Disney performances. The Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance is the home Roswell Dance Theatre, which is celebrating its 35th year of dance. —Cameron Osburn

Cure NF with Jack Local family supports neurofibromatosis research By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – One local boy and his family are leading the fight against a disease you may not have heard about. Jack Burke, 10, has neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that disturbs cell growth in the nervous system that can cause tumors on any nerve in the body. It can also lead to blindness, deafness, heart complications and learning disabilities. “Some people are not affected at all; they go through their life and don’t even know they have it, while others unfortunately die from it,” said Jack’s father, Jake Burke. “Jack has a brain tumor and a tumor in his left orbital area that impacts the way he looks and could potentially harm his vision.” There is no cure for neurofibromatosis, or NF, but the Burke family is supporting research to find one. They created the “Cure NF with Jack” organization four years ago. Since then, that organization has raised almost $1 million for the cause. “We try to work with doc-

tors, research scientists and national organizations like the Children’s Tumor Foundation that are sponsoring or trying to find research initiatives,” Burke said. “We’re helping Jack, but we’re also helping thousands of other people who are looking for a cure.” Milton’s fire and police departments held a cookout at the Fry’s store in May that included fundraising for Cure NF with Jack. They presented $850 to the family at the June 1 Milton City Council meeting. “It’s really special for us to have the community to be behind us,” Burke said. The next fundraiser is a golf tournament at the Manor Golf and Country Club June 15. Tickets to play are sold out, but Burke said they can always use volunteers. For more information or to donate, visit www.curenfwithjack.com.

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Dance students with Down syndrome to perform at Disney ROSWELL, Ga. – Nine FosterSchmidt Dance Company dancers with Down syndrome have been accepted to perform at Disney World in June. In addition to performing, the dancers will participate in a workshop where they will learn choreography from Disney professionals. Company director Charlotte Foster Williamson began holding weekend workshops for students with Down syndrome in 2007. The workshops were so

successful that she began holding weekly classes in 2010, which are designed specifically for students with Down syndrome as they help build muscle tone, strength and coordination. Classes also increase opportunities for social interaction and promote awareness about the benefits of dance for all people. The company itself began in 2013 and is currently in its second season. Students in the Foster Schmidt Dance Company have

to achieve high levels of skill, concentration and dance technique. All dance company members are required to audition for the company in order to participate. The students work hard in class to master skills including learning proper dance technique, memorizing choreography and performing alongside professional dancers of SIDEWAYS Contemporary Dance Company. —Jimmy Lichtenwalter

Dancers from the Foster-Schmidt Dance Company will perform at Disney World in June. Front row from left: Elizabeth Griner, Ashley Lebovitz, Marina Martinez and Sophia Porter; Back row from left: Mary Claire Greig, Carolyn Prunkl, Rachel Bramlett, Darby Taylor and Kendall Salmon.

Legend, lies of Doc Holiday at Barrington Hall ROSWELL, Ga. – Doc Holliday expert and author Victoria Wilcox, featured on the Fox Network’s “Legends & Lies: The Real West,” will speak at Barrington Hall on Wednesday, June 10 from 7 - 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. “Legends & Lies” is a television series produced by Bill O’Reilly that examines the lives of several Western icons including the Georgia-born Doc Holliday. Wilcox was featured on the show as a historian and expert on Holliday. On June 10, Wilcox will present “Legends & Lies: The Real Doc Holliday,” and set the record straight on Doc, whom she wrote about in her award-winning historical fiction trilogy “Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday.” She was awarded a Georgia Author of the Year Award for “Inheri-

tance,” the first book in the trilogy. “Gone West” is the second book on the saga, released last year. The third book, “The Last Decision,” was released in May. As founding director of Fayetteville’s HollidayDorsey-Fife House Museum, Wilcox discovered the

Doc Holliday expert and fiction author Victoria Wilcox will speak at Barrington Hall June 10. The first novel in Victoria Wilcox’s Doc Holliday-central trilogy, “Inheritance”

Milton Crabapple dinner speaker at jobs fair Appears at Roswell UMC’s June 22 job networking ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell United Methodist Church’s Job Networking will meet Monday, June 22, with more than eight hours of activities including business consultant and folk humorist Milton Crabapple and jobs expert Steve Hines. Dinner speaker “Milton Crabapple” will talk about “Religion Ain’t What It Use to Be,” and encourage job seekers and those employed who are looking for better jobs. “Milton Crabapple,” a long-time resident of the Roswell area, is a regular guest on numerous radio

Milton Crabapple with his affable folk wisdom will speak at the RUMC job networking dinner about “Religion Ain’t What It Use to Be.” and TV shows around the country. He is a singer, songwriter, newspaper columnist, actor and storyteller extraordinaire. His alter ego Hal Coleman teaches the 3:45 p.m. workshop, “Why should I hire you?”

The Rotary Club of Roswell is sponsoring the dinner meeting and will be on site during dinner for discussion with job seekers, offering a listening ear and possible business connections. The RUMC Job Networking offers 13 workshops starting at 12:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., dinner speaker at 6 p.m. Evening workshops 7-7:55 p.m., Keynote speaker Steve Hines (“Job Search 2015: What’s In, What’s Out. The Newest and Most Effective Job Search Tools”) at 8 p.m. Hines, author of the 19th edition of “Atlanta Jobs,” knows the Atlanta market well and will share his methods for a successful job search in 2015. For details go to rumcjobnetworking.com.

story that led to “Southern Son.” She has researched Doc for eighteen years, becoming a nationally known expert in the process. Admission to the Wednesday evening lecture series is $5 and light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so please call 770-640-3855 or email wbrowning@roswellgov.com to make a reservation or get additional information. The talk will be in the barn meeting space of Barrington Hall. Copies of “The Last Decision” will be available for purchase and signing after the talk. —Jim Lichtenwalter

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Care packages aid Atlanta’s needy By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com

Children at the Alpharetta Police Athletic League put together care packages for the homeless in Atlanta. The packages will be distributed by Blankets for Love Outreach.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Sometimes it is hard to imagine what being homeless really is and what it means. For the children of Alpharetta’s Police Athletic League (PAL), they have the opportunity to give a helping hand to those in need while also learning about their plight. The kids – about 100 of

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them – went through stations in the Old Milton High School in Alpharetta June 12, putting together packages to give to the homeless population of Atlanta. Everything from toiletries to soap and socks was packed into baggies for easy care and transportation. These bags will be taken and distributed downtown by the non-profit Blankets of Love Outreach. Every other Sunday, Denies Laing, the founder, and her volunteers walk the streets of Atlanta in search of homeless individuals to help. “We give them meals, blankets, toiletries, clothing and shoes,” she said. They average about 75-100 people helped each outing, she said, and the efforts from groups such as PAL help not only Laing’s mission, but also raise awareness of homelessness. “It is especially important to help these people and also important to get the kids helping us do that,” said Laing. “A lot of kids don’t understand families who don’t have a place to live.” The children learn to

understand the basic comfort and necessity of a pair of socks – they can stop frostbite and keep the feet from blistering as well as be used as shoes. Something so simple can mean much to the homeless. And the 100 kids in PAL are learning this lesson. Laing has worked with PAL for four years now, which has helped expand her message’s reach and get children active in their community. “It helps to get kids to understand this when they are young,” Laing said. “They learn that all the stuff they have is a privilege.” PAL is a nationally-recognized youth-oriented crime prevention program that places police officers, community members and kids together in a controlled and supportive environment. They offer programs such as after school care, tutoring, music, fitness and boxing classes. For more about PAL, visit www.alphapal.org. For more about Blankets of Love Outreach, go online at www.blanketsoflove.org.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. - The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, made up of the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on May 28, 2015. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews: Matthew Martin, from Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of two benches and a weather station at Midway Elementary School. Nicholas Whitridge, from Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a storage shed 10’x12’ (from

scratch), for the Northview High School Cross Country Team. Matthew Sheridan, from Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of two picnic tables and a children’s rock box, for Johns Creek Baptist Church. Timothy Yoon, from Troop 27, was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. His project was the design and construction of six selfcontained bookshelves for the City of Hope, an organization serving refugee families. Jacob Korshak, from Troop 629, was sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of an outdoor tor-

toise enclosure for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Shreyas Kumar, from Troop 3143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the collection of over 1,400 books for the Haiti Outreach Ministries. Shreyas also collected the funds to pay for shipping these books. Andrew Logan, from Troop 7153, was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction, including interpretive signage of a Monarch Butterfly Education Center, at Newtown Park. Spencer Hayes, from Troop 1134, was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of three bus stop benches located at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Tyler Allen, from Troop 87, was sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church. His project was the construction of a drainage ditch The new Eagle Scouts of the Northern Ridge Boy Scout District are Matthew filled with gravel Martin, Nicholas Whitridge, Matthew Sheridan, Timothy Yoon, Jacob Korto prevent build shak, Shreyas Kumar and Andrew Logan. up at the Drake

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a tablet computer to point its camera at a machine and be able to tell vital information about it – everything from how fast something is rotting to what model number it is. Meads said this can be vital for manufacturing. If there is a problem with a machine, the employee who is sent to fix it might not be familiar with how the machine works or how to fix a particular part. They would need either a manual or instructions. With iQagent, they can use the tablet to access a manual on screen or even send a video of the issue over wireless to someone who does know what the issue is. In essence, a technician can virtually look over the shoulder of a floor worker while they tackle a problem. “When tablets like the iPad first came out, we started seeing a shift in the way people were thinking,” Meads said. “[But] the manufacturing industry has been slow to adopt laptop computers and wireless technologies. That’s changing,” He said he already has several large, multinational clients using the technology, including clients in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. iQagent’s cutting edge concept and decision to locate in North Atlanta makes sense to Karen Cashion, president of the Greater Alpharetta Tech

Network (GATN). GATN aims to engage and foster the growth of Alpharetta’s technology industries. With close to 900 tech companies in and around the city, the need for communication and connections between them is evident. “There is a long list of offerings here for technology companies,” Cashion said. The Avalon mixed-use development is the first “gigabit community” in the state, offering the fastest Internet speeds available. It will also soon house a conference center and new hotel, allowing large companies to hold events in Alpharetta rather than downtown.

Alpharetta start-up technology company iQagent is on the cutting edge of technology, using an augmented reality app to help the manufacturing process. They say North Atlanta is a perfect place to locate. There is also what GATN itself offers. An innovation center was recently opened in Alpharetta to foster new ideas and communication among companies, especially startups like iQagent. “There’s a lot going on here that has either direct impact

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Global security firm moves headquarters to Roswell By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Information security company Courion is moving its global headquarters from Westborough, Massachusetts, to Roswell as it works to expand its operations. The company says it plans to expand its existing offices in Roswell to accommodate more services and an additional 100 employees over the next couple of years. Courion established an analytical team at the Holcomb Woods office complex off Old Alabama Road in Roswell last month. Plans call for additional positions across a variety of functional areas, ranging from sales to software development. “Currently, we’re in a temporary space, and we’re building out a larger complex to host the rest of the organi-

zation as we continue to ramp up our hiring in the area,” said Venkat Rajaji, vice president of product management and marketing. “It’s not a brand new building. The building already exists.” RAJAJI Rajaji said the company’s decision to move to Roswell was based primarily on the access to a talented workforce and the proximity to other tech companies. The area has more than 115 companies and more than 200,000 people employed in the area specifically around information security. “It’s really an exciting place for us to establish our presence, grow our business, giving us access to that talent, access to a lot of really big-name

It’s really an exciting place for us to establish our presence, grow our business, giving us access to that talent, access to a lot of really big-name companies.” VENKAT RAJAJI Vice president of product management and marketing, Courion

companies,” he said. “While there are competitors here, a lot of potential partnership opportunities (exist) with companies that don’t necessarily compete with us in identity and access management.” Courion will continue to maintain offices in Massachusetts, the United Kingdom and Pune, India. Rajaji said right now, the company

is focused on launching its expansion phase and it’s difficult to predict what happens beyond the next five years. “It’s a little tough to speculate, but I will say we are invested in the Atlanta area,” he said. “As we grow our business, I also see our presence in Atlanta growing in terms of number of jobs, number of people that we bring on board.”

Banks’ robust recovery appears to be slowing Motivating your employees Editor’s note: This is part of a series of excerpts from Frank Norton Jr.’s “Norton Native Intelligence Report for 2015.” The real estate markets are tightly coupled with one another due to underlying structural changes in banking and finance. It began with the forced bank consolidation during the savings and loan bailouts of the 1990s and has now reached a critical mass with “too big to fail” institutions resulting from the massive federal bailout of the U.S. banking system in 2008 and 2009.

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Due to the regulatory changes, small and mid-size institutions remain under extreme cost pressure to consolidate. The number of banks will decrease primarily due to consolidation, not bank failure. The bulk of the refinancing

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Hop Alley celebrates two years of business By JIM LICHTENWALTER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s Hop Alley Brew Pub celebrated two years of business June 12 with a pig roast and a plan for future growth. They did a similar event for their first anniversary. “Every time we have a party, we have to go bigger,” said owner and operator Brandon Hintz. “The people here are such supporters of local businesses.” Situated across from City Hall, Hintz said Hop Alley is known for “a completely different atmosphere, beer selection and good food.” In addition to brewing a collection of their own beers in-house, the restaurant also serves a unique variety of craft beers. Hop Alley is one of many local restaurants and establishments located in the downtown Alpharetta area, including Smokejack Southern Grill and BBQ, South Main Kitchen, the Corner Deli, Made Kitchen and Grill and La Casa Italian Grill. “Having a vibrant restau-

Hop Alley pig roast. rant scene is a huge boost to local economy and local retail,” said Hans Appen, president of the Alpharetta Chamber of

Commerce. “It creates a fantastic work and play environment.” With its menu and beer

selection, he said Hop Alley bolsters that “work and play” environment in downtown Alpharetta.

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WellStar Health System, Emory end merger talks MARIETTA, Ga. – WellStar Health System announced June 9 it has ended talks with Emory University to create a unified health system that would have provided in-patient care and advanced health care throughout metro Atlanta and the rest of the region. The two sides began merger discussions earlier this year, using the time to iron out details and speak with constituents. Both agreed, once a plan had been set in place, the merger would take about a year to complete. But on Tuesday, Gary Miller, chair of WellStar Board of Trustees, said the company was ending talks with Emory and pursuing other partners. “After a few months of discussion and review with Emory University, the WellStar Board of Trustees has determined a new strategic direction,” Miller said. “We respect Emory University as a leading, international academic medical center.” As previously announced, WellStar is enacting its succession plan by which Candice Saunders will assume the duties of president and chief executive officer effective July 1, and Reynold Jennings will be named chief strategy officer. In a statement issued after the announcement, Emory University said it regrets the WellStar decision. “Emory continues to believe that the proposed combination of Emory Healthcare and WellStar Health System would serve our communities well as a way to extend the benefits of our renowned academic medical center to a larger population of patients in metro Atlanta, as well as the state of Georgia and beyond,” the statement read.

Ariana Home Furnishings building own shop CUMMING, Ga. — Ariana Home Furnishings is moving across the street from The Collection Forsyth, more than doubling its space by building its own shop. The new location is at 325 Brannon Road at the intersection with Peachtree Parkway. The project is zoned for 4.9 acres and is 213,444 square feet. The estimated completion is the end of August.

JOBS:

Metro unemployment rate drops to 5.6 percent ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced that metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate for April was 5.6 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 5.9 percent in March. This is the lowest the rate has been since May 2008, when it was 5.6 percent. The rate in April 2014 was 6.4 percent. The rate fell as employers added jobs and laid off fewer workers. The number of jobs in Atlanta increased by 21,000, or 0.8 percent, in April to 2,566,300, up from 2,545,300 in March. All job sectors grew. Most of the job gains came in leisure and hospitality, 7,400; professional and business services, 4,800; construction, 2,200; and financial activities, 2,000. For more information, visit www.gdol.ga.gov.

Appen also stressed the importance of downtown’s “walkability,” especially as the new City Center nears competition, and said restaurants like Hop Alley have been “great partners for special events” taking place in and around Alpharetta. Looking forward another two years, Hintz said he would like to see his business expand into a production brewery in addition to the restaurant. But before that happens, the state of Georgia would have to revise and amend its alcohol laws. Currently in Georgia, the same owner cannot be both an alcohol distributor – which Hop Alley is classified as – and alcohol producer. Changing the alcohol laws “could take some time,” Hintz said. Until then, beer fans will have to make do with the collection of beers brewed within the bar. For more information on the restaurant, visit hopalleybrew.com. For more about the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, visit www.alpharettachamber.com.

Recovery: Continued from Page 16 the climb is only half over. Now we must keep from falling off the path to the top of the mountain. Norton Native Intelligence is tracking more than a handful of regional and small-town banks sitting on a nest of cracked bad eggs. The “recovery” wave has not reached Georgia’s secondary markets supported by local industries on second homes. The FDIC relaxed its grip so they have held on, but the reality of a rebound is over and a long winter of discontent is closing the prospects of profits. We believe these troubled assets will be cast off in a slow burn over the next nine quarters. Speaking of finance, cash still controls the world. It is now estimated that individuals and corporations are sitting on stacks of money in excess of a trillion dollars. Mom and Pop have become lenders to their children, companies are on the hunt for undervalued expansion opportunities and big companies are buying big companies. Never in the history of modern business have balance sheets looked so flush.

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Roswell High School rises: 65 years of excellence Old Milton County was forced to close shop in 1932 and annexed into Fulton because the Great Depression meant there simple was no cash left in Milton. But one roadblock stood in the way. Milton was in no part contiguous to Fulton County. But these were simpler times. To solve that problem the state simply decreed the city of Roswell – which lay in Cobb County – would become Fulton’s bridge across the Chattahoochee River. There being no high school in Roswell, it was deemed proper that their higher education would be conducted at Milton High School. And so it was for the next 18 years. All of that changed however in the fall of 1950, when the doors of Roswell High School opened, and a new chapter in the life of Roswell was written. With a population of 2,100, a Roswell High School was created for the education and edification of its own students. When the doors opened, its original capacity was for 400 students. But a school – especially a high school – is more than bricks and mortar. It is the place where children enter and they leave as adults ready to make their mark on the world. This particular high school also put its stamp on them as they passed through its corridors. The teachers and coaches they encountered saw to that. So they were molded by their mentors as they reached adulthood. Many stayed in their hometown of Roswell to raise their families and see their children and grandchildren come to Roswell High to discover what they too might dream for their future. Classmates sometimes became life-mates. But each of them in some unique way was touched and imbued with those qualities that come with “growing up Roswell.” The memories made there are indelible. The friendships made there are treasured. The lessons learned there are lifelong.

1950-51 Class Officers Class President – Roger Earley: Annual Staff, Cheerleader, Hi-Y, Co-Ed Club Class Vice President – James Walls: Baseball, Hi-Y, Co-Ed Club, Football Class Secretary – Billy Braswell, Glee Club, Hi-Y Club, Co-Ed Club Class Treasurer – Priscilla Phillips, Band, Hi-Y Club, Co-Ed Club

Such a school is the heart of the community. It creates a bond that crosses generations and erases boundaries. Such a school is Roswell High School. Congratulations for 65 wonderful years and still counting.

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Roswell High School Athletics: A brief history of excellence By COACH JOHN P. COEN In the spring of 1950 Coach Tom Coleman, then a player at Georgia Tech, assembled 26 players for Roswell’s first spring football practice. The Hornets’ season of 1950 ended with a 6-2 record and beating Milton twice. The season of 1951 was the Hornets first full season finishing 3-7 then losing to Milton twice! The Hornets would move into their brand new high school in the fall of 1954 bringing much excitement to the community and student body. It would take six full seasons for the Hornets to earn the right to compete for their first Football State Championship in 1956. Head Coach Bill Yoast led the 7-3-1 Hornets into the title game versus Monticello for the Class C State Championship but came away as the Runner-Up after a 35-6 defeat. But the Hornets would be back. Roswell High earned its first State Championship in 1959 in Track and Field led also by Head Coach Yoast. This would be the first of 41 State Championship appearances the Hornets have made in the previous 65 years. The last championship coming this year in 2015 with the Boys Lacrosse State Championship. See more page 21.

RHS builds character Over the past 65 years Roswell High has been blessed with outstanding coaches and players. They have gone on to success in all fields of endeavor. The tradition begins with Head Football and Track Coach Bill Yoast of “Remember the Titans” fame through current Head Football Coach John Ford.

1959 state champion track team

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS

When everyone was at the game The start of school also meant the start of football season. And that meant on any Friday night the whole town would be at the game. “On Fridays, the whole town would just shut down,” said Elwyn Gaissert. “The whole town could have been robbed on a Friday night. But there was no crime back then. It was a close-knit community.” Everybody would cheer until they were hoarse. The one thing that could be counted on was to beat archrival Milton. There was about a 6-year hiatus after a fight broke out during one game and the Roswell-Alpharetta game was suspended. The biggest hangout after school was the Dairy Bar on South Atlanta Street. You went over there after school and on the weekends. When you drove up you backed your car in facing the street so you could check out who drove by. “They always had good food with the slaw-dogs.

And just the best fried chicken in the world was served there,” Gaissert said. But if you wanted a pizza you had to drive all the way into Sandy Springs to the closest pizza parlor. No one delivered then. For a change of scenery you could go to the Dairy Queen in Alpharetta. A lot of times young people just went to friends’ houses. Everyone knew who was where because they recognized whose bicycle was there. As they got older, by whose car was there. “Sometimes a parent would call another parent and tell them they might want to get their steering checked out. Your son and his girlfriend were sitting so close together it took the both of them to drive,” he said. Many times if someone was cutting the fool in the car, the police wouldn’t even pull them over. They would just drive over and tell the parents and let them sort it out, which was much worse.

Since 1949, Roswell High has a legacy and tradition of academic and athletic excellence that is unmatched by any other school in North Fulton. Former players have participated in World Series games, Super Bowls, the Olympics and selected in the 1st round of the NBA draft. There are Division I head coaches in football, basketball and baseball. There are numerous high school coaches, teachers, doctors, lawyers, college professors, business owners and even a current announcer for the Atlanta Braves! Roswell High’s theme, “Tradition Never Takes a Day Off,” will ensure that Roswell High flourishes now and in the future. —Coach John P. Coen

1951 Football team. Front Row: Tommy Patten, Glenn Smith, Tommy Tolbert, Jamie Walls, Glenn Martin, Earl Reid, W.S. Gerrels, Roger Hopkins. Second Row: Jerry Gantt, Lonnie Barron, J.T. Waldrop, Leon Skelton, Lynn martin, Howard Bannister, Clarence Wright, James Barnett, Vernon Chaffin. Third Row: Coash McCampbell, Herbett Hawkins, James Anderson, Edgar Stroup, Al Reid, Earl Matthews, Jack Lackey, James Welson, Hugh Sullivan, Jerry Gravitt, Dan Westbrook.

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5-year grad of RHS remembers...We have wonderful memories of our high school years. Our class (1959) was the first to spend all 5 years – eighth grade through 12 – at Roswell High because there was no middle school then. Some of my favorite teachers were Mrs. Catherine Phillips, who was so kind and caring to all her students, and Coach Bill Yoast and his wife Betty Yoast who taught PE. The Yoasts formed The Square Dance Club that met on a week night at the Methodist Church, and we had a lot of fun. I remember a group of my friends went to Macon for the State Class C Track Meet finals and RHS won. It was very exciting. LINDA COLEMAN KEMP, Class of ’59

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Hal Coleman had them hopping at The Hop I was somewhat of a class clown and prankster when I was in high school. But I was NOT a vandal or a thief. I just liked to have fun and make people laugh— and sometimes scream! I was always into what most people considered dangerous creatures, such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, rats and so forth. And it wasn’t unusual for me to show up at school with some sort of critter in my pocket or inside my shirt. I once took a 5-foot long black snake to the sock hop on Friday night and I released it on the dance floor while everyone was dancing to “When A Man Loves A Woman.” I think it took about 2 minutes for that poor snake to try and climb up some girl’s leg. All of a sudden there were about 50 people screaming out on the dance floor. Some guy finally killed the snake and they took it outside and put it in the trash can. After that, they started calling it the “Snake Hop”!

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Great camaraderie – but watch those seniors! Elwyn Gaissert II, Class of ’65, said his memories of Roswell High School were ones of friendship and great camaraderie among all the classes. There were not a lot cliques. Perhaps it was because there weren’t so many students in those days, and everyone lived fairly close by. “School was almost like family,” Gaissert said. “You just knew everybody. The camaraderie we had there went across all the grades.” There was often some good-natured fun with pranks and the like, but it never rose the level of bullying. “We didn’t know what bullying was in those days,” he said. But you did have to protect yourself after the seniors got their class rings. “You had to protect parts of your body, especially the top of your head. The seniors would turn the face

of the ring around on their finger and then try to thump you on the top of your head with the ring facing down. That could smart. “But it was always in good fun,” he said. Students would gather before school in the lobby leaning against the heater vents and greet one another before class. These days, students will meet at a Mickey-D’s or Chick-fil-A before school but those options didn’t exist in the Class of 1960s, nor were student cars so prevalent. Instead, Gaissert recalled there was a school store in the lobby where one could buy a Coke and a snack after school. “But the coaches would come along and catch the athletes drinking a Coke or eating some peanuts dur-

'61 reunion. ing the season, and they would take them away,” he said. “In those days, it was felt drinking a soft drink took your wind away. “But then the coaches would drink the Coke and eat the peanuts.”

1960s: Hornets flex athletic muscles

The 1960s saw the arrival of Roswell High’s basketball, baseball and football programs with numerous Region and State Championships to include Roswell High’s only undefeated football team, the 1968 Class B State Champions. The track team dominated the most prestigious track meet in the state i.e. the Roswell Relays.

1970s: RHS Triple Threat

In the 1970-71 school year Roswell High became the first high school in the state of Georgia to win State Championships in football, basketball and baseball in the same school year. The Class A Hornets defeated Warren County in football, Calhoun County in basketball and Hepzibah High in baseball to complete the trifecta.

1980s: Teams grow to AAAA

The 1980s saw Roswell High School grow to become a AAA and then a AAAA school. They competed with private school powerhouses such as Marist, St. Pius, Westminister and then versus Cobb County stalwarts Wheeler, Walton and Marietta High School. The school year 1989-1990 was Roswell’s last at 1131 Alpharetta Street as the moved into their new digs on King Road for the 199091 school year. See more page 23.

Trip to state in basketball I lived in Roswell from 1st grade and graduated from RHS in 1974. My favorite experience at RHS was playing girls basketball from 1972-1974. Following a very tough junior year when we had a losing record of 3-15, my senior year we succeeded in going to the State tournament for the first time in RHS history. I loved those girls, the coaches and the game! Lee David Elmore, Class of 1974

All roads led to Striblings. One gathering place in Roswell for teenagers was Striblings Drug Store on Canton Street next to the Roswell Theatre – the only movie theater for miles around. Everyone would meet at the drugstore and then go to the movie. The theater was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Brannon and we nicknamed it “Brannon’s Opera House.” In the summertime, the gathering place was Sun Valley Park. It was a man-made beach [on Sun Valley Drive] with a large concession building complete with juke box for dancing. Roswell was a wonderful place to grow up and RHS played a big part in that. LINDA COLEMAN KEMP, Class of ’59

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Kelly and Peter Meer still ‘going steady’ High School is that time when you suddenly take a real interest in the opposite sex, and first begin dating. It’s a time of serious “crushes” and if reciprocated led to going steady. It’s also the time of learnPeter Meer and ing to go through the Ke of ’86, were “steadlly Koenig, Class inevitable break-ups and ies” since the 10 th grade. But Pete the pain of adolescent r knew it was going to be for lif puppy love. e before Kelly did. But not always. For a few such as Kelly Koenig and Peter Meer, Class of ’89, it turned out to be the real thing. They started going steady in the 10th grade. But they did not have a break-up. They stayed together through high school and college. Today they are happily married with two daughters, Cierra, a rising junior at RHS, and Anna Maria, a seventh grader. “I think I knew first that I wanted to marry Kelly,” Peter said. “We were at her aunt and uncle’s one Thanksgiving when I asked her. But we had talked about it before.” Kelly admitted she didn’t think it would end in marriage when she was a sophomore or even a junior. “He knew before me, that’s for sure,” Kelly said. “We dated eight years before we got married. He said he knew a year after we were dating – that was our junior year – that we were going to get married someday. I just looked at him and said, ‘Really?’” But toward the end of their senior year, Kelly was coming around to the idea. “We talked a lot, because he is also my best friend and we talk about everything. But he definitely knew before me,” she said. “We took our time and went to college first. We still talk about everything. I think that is the key.”

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There are great teachers and bad teachers, fun teachers and those who are simple deadly boring. And then there are teachers who are truly unique – such was Alfred J. Nault. To his students at RHS he was simply Mr. Nault, who taught history and German history in what students call now “the old high school.” His students universally admired him and loved his classes. He was certainly unique. Kelly Meer remembered his penchant for quirky ’60s clothing. That might mean bellbottom pants and paisley shirts. The students would tease him because he didn’t ever seem to have any new clothes. Then there was the classroom itself. He plastered James Dean and Marilyn Monroe posters all over the classroom, including the ceiling. But mostly she remembered unique classes that “brought history alive.” He kept a huge armoire in the classroom which held costumes and props he would use for class. Mr. Nault didn’t use the textbook except as an outline. His lectures were to say the least unique. “He never used the textbook. But he would do impersonations. When he taught about the Gettysburg Address, he would reach in and pull out his Abraham Lincoln costume and deliver the address to you as Lincoln,” Meer said. “You learned so much because you were so fascinated in his classroom.” He was always surprising his students, perhaps more than he meant to. One day he asked the students if they would like to see his new car. They looked at his retro ’60s and tried to imagine what he kind of car he would get. When they saw it was a new red sports car, they couldn’t believe it. “We said, like Wow. It’s new.” It was almost inevitable that he would

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clash with the principal. “The principal at the time did not like him at all, and there were several times he tried to fire him, but the students did a walk-out,” Meer said. “Even the kids who were always screwing up in class never did in his. First, he could be very strict. “But he was so fascinating, that you were just mesmerized. And the class went really fast. And all the kids who had him did really well.”

Mr. Nault was a great teacher. He made a big impact on my view of the world. Thanks, Mr. Nault. —Cathy Sarphie Flynn, RHS Class of 1982 What a wonderful influence he had on so many students! I loved learning from Mr.Nault and will miss him. —Diane Peoples The best teacher I’ve ever had. He made history come alive and I loved that he marched to the beat of a different drummer. I won’t forget Mr. Nault walking across the desks with his pointer in hand to get our attention. —Stephanie Mancini Goodwin, Class of 1984 Mr. Nault changed my thinking of the world and my place in it. He taught me to question everything and then make up my own mind. He was a truly wonderful man and even greater teacher. —Kimberly Wood

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1990s: New Hornets Nest – Ray Manus Stadium

In 1994 Roswell High inaugurated their new campus “Ray Manus Stadium” with a victory over Sequoyah High School from Cherokee County. The ’90s saw the Hornets begin to dominate in gymnastics, boys golf and softball with numerous championships in each. The 1997 Hornet boys basketball team returned to the State Basketball Championship to Roswell with a defeat of Marietta High School in the finals.

2000s: Gymnastics, tennis & 2006 football

During the new century Roswell continued to achieve championship appearances and victories in boys golf, gymnastics and girls tennis. It also marked a return to the State Championship in football versus Peachtree Ridge High School in the last tied championship game in Georgia High School history in 2006.

2010s:

In 2013, Roswell baseball returned to the State Championship game for the sixth time in history only to face their heated rival Milton High School. It was a heartbreaker, losing the last game three in extra innings. A new sport quickly became Hornet country in girls and boys teams. Roswell’s girls lacrosse and boys lacrosse teams quickly burst on the scene with four State Championship appearances and back-to-back boys lacrosse championships in 2014 and 2015.

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Concussion put Ron Farrell on career track Ron Farrell today has a life in the theater and he has a Roswell High football coach to thank for it. Farrell grew up in Roswell attending Mimosa Elementary and later Roswell High School. As a rambunctious freshman he decided he would try out for the football team. “I had never really played football, but I wanted to give it a try. I wasn’t very big, and they didn’t have a helmet my size. I didn’t even know how to put the shoulder pads on right. But I wanted to get out there and try,” he said. Late in the practice he was finally sent in to scrimmage with the team. It was hot and dusty, but finally he was getting his chance. “They ran a play toward me and I ran toward where I thought I could make the tackle. Instead this big guy just floored me, and I don’t remember much after that,” he said. He was stretched out on the field and groggy, but as he was helped up by coach, he received some sage advice. “Son,” the coach said, “I don’t think football is

your game. Why don’t you try out for the chorus?” That is exactly what Farrell did. And he credits RHS choral director Ira Pittman steering him to a career in the theater. “I not only found out I loved music and theater, but it was Mr. Pittman who taught how to breathe while singing,” he said. He went on to go to pursue a Fine Arts bachelor’s degree in Theater at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. He has become an Equity performer, choreographer and director. Today he is a founder of and producing artistic director for the Actors Theatre of Indiana at Ball State University. “That was a life-changing experience coming under Mr. Pittman’s influence. Even after I went to the Northside High School for the Performing Arts, I have always said it was Mr. Pittman who taught me how to sing,” Farrell said. And maybe he owes a nod to that coach and perhaps the palooka who flattened him all those years ago on a dusty practice field.

HATCHER HURD Ron Farrell recent /STAFF Georgia Ensembl ly directed the recent e Th eatre production Fair Lady.” of “My

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Chase Comer and Clipper in their senior year photo of the 2013 Mimosan.

Memorable grads, Chase and Clipper. Chase Comer graduated in 2013, and one of his greatest moments at RHS was during the graduation ceremony. Principal Jerome Huff called out the names of both Chase and his canine assistant, Clipper who attended school with him. As they crossed the stage to get his diploma, the senior girls all began to stand. Our family laughed as Chase is such a flirt with the girls, but then the senior boys and teachers all also stood and clapped. Our family watched in disbelief as the entire football stadium gave our son a standing ovation as he graduated. It was a special moment to see that despite our son’s disabilities. He had indeed affected his senior class and teachers and it was wonderful to see the entire community of Roswell honor our son with a standing ovation that day. LINDA COMER, Proud Mom

HATCHER HURD/STAFF Class of 2015 – full of pro Beecham signs fellow sen mise. 2015 senior Will ior Olivia Dooley’s copy of the 2015 Mimosan. Next sto p for both: The World.

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CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL & 5K ROAD RACE

5K road race, two live bands, live entertainment, and every runner of legal age receives a free beer from official race beer. June 20 at 8 p.m. Corner Deli, 10 Roswell Street in Alpharetta. On-site registration is $35 for the 5K Road Race and $50 for the Craft Beer Festival Visit worldshoppiest5k.com for more info.

BLUES FOR DIXIE

Celebration of the blues and classic rock of the 1960s and 70s. Featuring the Local Legends Band of Canton, Feedback from Coal Mountain, Jerry Farr, Stan Estes and other guests. June 20 at 8 p.m. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street. $15. Visit playhousecumming.com for more info.

MUSIC:

CROCK FEST FEAT. LYNARD SKYNARD

What: Lynard Skynard performs with Travis Tritt and Blackberry Smoke. When: Friday, June 19 Hours: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta Web: vzwamp.com

JAZZ TRUMPETER WADE BAKER

What: For a blend of traditional jazz and modern sound check out Wade Baker at the Velvet Note. When: Friday, June 26 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Where: The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta Cost: $22 Web: thevelvetnote.com

For a 1980s throwback check out the Molly Ringwalds band performance. Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Free. Visit johnscreekga.gov for more info.

SUMMER SOLSTICE PADDLE

DOUGHNUTS WITH DAD

What: Celebrate the Summer Solstice on a journey out on the Chattahoochee. After the paddle, feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy around the campfire. When: Saturday, June 20 Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell Cost: $40 General Public and $30 for members. Info: Ages 16 and up. Registration required by June 18 Web: chattnaturecenter.org

What: A special morning for children to spend with their dads. There will be coffee, juice, snacks, entertainment and a keepsake photo for all participants. When: June 20, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta Info: Space is limited for this free program. Pre-registration is required. Contact: 678-297-6130

Enjoy a campfire with marshmallows, explore the great outdoors and more at the Backyard Campout. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Saturday, June 27 at 5 p.m. $50 per tent. Register by June 24. Call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org For more info. Cost: $5 Web: roswellgov.com

BREAKFAST WITH BUTTERFLIES

What: Join the Chattahoochee Nature Center to enjoy a light breakfast, explore the grounds, and experience the Butterfly Encounter. When: Sunday, June 21 Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: 20 general public or $15 for CNC members Web: chattnaturecenter.org Info: Ages 16 and up. Registration required by June 18th (limited spaces) to scheduling@ chattnaturecenter.org or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237.

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER SHERMAN’S MARCH IN (SOUTHERN) PERSPECTIVE

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What: Explore the world of medicinal plants with Lisa Cole and Carrie Redroot Radcliffe, highlighting seasonally relevant herbs including Elder, Mints, Plantain, and St. John’s Wort. When: Saturday, June 20 Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075 Cost: $30 General Public, $25 for CNC Members Web: chattnaturecenter.org

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What: Don’t miss Tanglewood Marionettes’ enchanting presentation of this beloved classic. When: June 15 to 27 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street in Roswell Cost: $5 or $30 for season passes Web: roswellgov.com

What: Stephen Davis, author of “What the Yankees Did to Us,” will present his lecture “Sherman’s March in (Southern) Perspective” at Barrington Hall. When: June 17, 6:30 to 9p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive in Roswell Cost: $5 Contact: 770-640-3855

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What: Presented by Atlanta Plays it Forward, the Reflections Big Band will perform under the stars at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Pavilion. Bring a picnic basket, your own lawn chairs, and dine during the show. When: Jun 21, 6 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road Cost: General admission $15; Pavilion level: $40 table for two, $75 table for 4, $110 table for 6, $145 table for 8. Tables and chairs provided. Web: Advance reservation required. www. atlantaplaysitforward.org or www.chattnaturecenter.org

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ride through Atlanta’s coolest neighborhoods without having to battle traffic. Participants are encouraged to ride with flair - dressing in costume, decorative helmets, glow sticks - anything goes. All proceeds will benefit Bert’s Big Adventure! When: June 19, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Where: Piedmont Park 400 Park Drive Cost: $30 General Admission, $25 Team tickets of 10 people or more Web: www.atlantamoonride. com

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What: Join your fellow Young Professionals for a night of friends, fun, and art! Meet and mingle at TAP Gastropub, complete with light bites, drink specials, and valet parking. Additional drinks and food will be available for purchase in our private gathering area. At 8 p.m., head over to the High to celebrate the opening of Alex Katz, This Is Now and stop along the way to enjoy the Los Trompos: Dad’s Garage Theatre special performance. When: June 19, 2015 6:3010:00 p.m. Where: High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E. Cost: Free for Young Professional members Web: www.high.org

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Computer issues abound with Milestones Assessments Vendor to provide $4.5 million in free services as a result BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA -- After glitches and delays impacted thousands of students during the Georgia Milestones testing in April, the company responsible for developing the statewide assessment will provide $4.5 million in services to mitigate against future issues (see sidebar). But that dollar amount is a drop in the bucket for CTB/ McGraw-Hill, which stands to collect nearly $108 million through a five-year contract with Georgia to develop and administer the annual assessment. Officials with the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) said students across the state had issues logging on, and staying on line, to finish Milestones. This is the first year of the Milestones assessments, given in grades 3-12, which replace the previous state assessments—CRCTs. “Many schools tested students online, and some of those schools experienced periodic connection issues,” said Matt Cardoza, a spokesman for the GDOE. “These were attributed, in many cases, to the lengthy delay in the test administration system’s ability to sync student information.” Other students encountered test “freezing” or prolonged periods of time to load the next test question. While the issues were found across the state, it appears the glitches were most evident with students who were granted test accommodations to take an oral version of the Milestones using test readers. Officials said the problems peaked during a two-day period of April 21 and 22 at the height of the spring test season when user rates were the highest. “On April 21 and 22, we had 97 additional districts

Once the vendor corrected the [early] issues and isolated the remaining problems, we had very few problems during the rest of the End of Grade and End of Course testing window.” SUSAN HALE Spokesperson for Fulton Schools

[come on line] and that created a bottleneck,” said Melissa Fincher, deputy superintendent of testing and accountability for the GDOE. “We had previously tested about 140,000 students with no issues.” Many school districts took the Milestones earlier in the school year, but the majority of districts opted to take the assessments during the traditional spring window. That meant a user load that had never been tested. Fincher said the glitches were “an equal opportunity bug” that impacted districts across the state, but the vast majority of students were able to take and finish the Milestones without incident. “Some schools had no problems and others had larger problems with [up to] five percent of their students having issues,” said Fincher. Officials with the Fulton

County School System confirmed its students experienced testing problems, primarily with sporadic connection in the first few days. The problems, however, were quickly fixed, according to school officials. “Once the vendor corrected the [early] issues and isolated the remaining problems, we had very few problems during the rest of the End of Grade and End of Course testing window,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. She noted Fulton successfully tested approximately 84,000 students during the spring Georgia Milestones administration. Controversy over its test administration is not new to CTB/McGraw-Hill, the nation’s second largest testing company. Last year it was fired by Oklahoma for a failure of its state assessment process. It faced similar issues over the past two years in Indiana, but remains the state’s testing vendor. But despite its track record, Fincher remains confident CTB/McGraw-Hill can successfully implement Georgia’s assessment plans. She stressed the issues were not about the test, but the delivery platform. “You can do everything you can to avoid issues, but still encounter something that goes wrong,” said Fincher. She said she still supports the vendor and would not have recommended their renewal this year if she had any concerns. The test is moving away from paper and pencil and into an all online format. By 2019, all Milestones assessments will be online. Hale said Fulton test coordinators support electronic testing, noting aside from the first day issues, the “online testing ran smoothly and they feel this is much better than answer documents and test booklets.”

Vendor to provide $4.5 million in services including new math assessments CTB/McGraw-Hill will provide $4.5 million in safeguards to ensure future administrations of the Georgia Milestones test take place with no similar issues. The services include: • $2.64 million to create and implement end-of-course assessments serving the new traditional/discrete math course options. • Up to $120,000 for an in-state program manager to serve as a point of contact for the GDOE for one year. • Up to $60,000 toward an independent analysis of the problems that took place in 2015-16. • Over $1.6 million in additional services. • State School Superintendent Richard Woods said the issues were not user error by the districts, and holding CTB/McGraw-Hill accountable was “nonnegotiable.” • “It was essential that we ensure this never happens again,” said Woods. “The vendor has worked to ensure safeguards are in place, and to ensure Georgia is compensated for the services that were not rendered effectively.”

Georgia Milestones: An overview The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones) was introduced in spring 2015 in grades 3-12 and will measure a student’s knowledge in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The Milestones will be the state’s mandated assessment tool and replaces the previous assessments: CRCTs in elementary and middle school, and End of Course Tests (EOCTs) in high school. Students in grades 3-8 will now take an end-of-grade (EOG) Milestones assessment in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. High school students will now take an end-of-course (EOC) Milestones assessment in eight courses designated by the State Board of Education. The test will count for 20 percent of the student’s final grade in that subject. Teachers and administrators will also be evaluated on students’ performance. The Milestones assessments differ from previous multiple choice formats, and includes open-ended response items, a writing component, nationally normed questions to provide a comparison of how Georgia students compare to their national peers, and a transition to online administration, replacing paper-pencil. For more information on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, visit the Georgia Department of Education at http://www.gadoe.org.

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Holcomb Bridge helps ‘best become better’ Alpharetta named 'Special Summer camp helps Title I children By HILLARY HUNNINGS news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - A crowd filled Holcomb Bridge Middle School’s cafeteria June 4 to hear about Fulton County’s Title I summer camp program.. But parents were not the only ones there. Kindergarten through fifth grade students joined them. The night’s topic was Fulton County’s Title I 2015 summer camp “HB3,” which stands for Helping the Best Become Better. Each year the camp centers curriculum on a theme. This year’s theme is the state of Georgia. Students will take part in activities focusing on core academic areas: reading and writing, math, science, social studies and English language arts. “Our teachers have planned cross-curricular lessons that inform the students on Georgia’s geography, history, resources, and even attractions,” said camp director Tamara Whitaker.

Title I is a U.S. Department of Education program designed to allocate funding through state educational agencies to local educational agencies and schools with predominantly low income students. The program derives from the first section, Title I, of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Its aim is to help foster academic achievement among low-income students through academic-oriented initiatives such as funding teacher training and hiring, curriculum improvement, after school tutoring programs and summer programs like camp HB3. If 40 percent of a school’s enrolled students come from families that the U.S. census defines as low income then a Title I funded school wide program can be enacted to assist all enrolled students.

Schools not meeting the 40 percent mark or those that opt not to conduct the schoolwide program can implement targeted assistance programs that provide additional instructional opportunities for eligible Title I students. But Fulton County’s Title I 2015 academic summer camp HB3 is free for all Fulton County Title I students. Melissa Mortimer, whose fourth grade daughter will be attending, said she is excited about the summer academic atmosphere. “To have it in the school environment under a different methodology where its relaxed, there’s no grades, no pressure. I think that’s why I’m first and foremost so excited about this,” said Mortimer. The camp runs from June 8 to June 19 at Holcomb Bridge Middle School. “I hope that in these two weeks they learn, build connections, get creative and have fun,” said Whitaker.

Needs' certified community ALPHARETTA, Ga.-Following the completion of a training program by all of its employees, the City of Alpharetta has been certified as an organization that is better able to understand, engage and serve those with special needs. The announcement was made jointly by the City of Alpharetta and Special Needs Certified (SNC), a group dedicated to improving the lives of those with special needs through training of businesses that serve them. Lindsey L. Turner, President of SNC, presented the City of Alpharetta with the designation. “Having the City of Alpharetta join the initiative of becoming a Special Needs Certified City is truly remarkable and continues to show why Alpharetta is a great city to live in. We now encourage all businesses in the city to follow along in their leaders’ footsteps and become certified businesses,” said Turner.

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The Magnolia Ball’s Co Chairs Ruby Purdie, left, and Sandy Buhler. sley, also honored, began her career at Bulloch Hall as a volunteer, Wood said. “Everything that is there is because of her and Bill.” Finally, area philanthropist Bob Hagan was recognized for his 30 years of support. “We have had 30 great years of raising money to the restoration of Bulloch Hall,” Hagan said. “It’s a part of Roswell and part of history.” All proceeds from the night went to the preservation of Bulloch Hall, the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother. In par-

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ticular, the money will help with the restoration of the area on the north side of the property known as “Orchard Hill.” An amphitheater will be constructed next to the pond for outdoor educational programs for children and adults. Funds will also go toward “Camp Rough Riders,” a summer camp for children to learn about history, do crafts and listening to storytellers. The presenting sponsor of the evening was Malon Mimms. For more about Bulloch Hall and the Friends of Bulloch, visit www.bullochhall.org.

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June Sing continues tradition 147th ‘Sacred Harp’ shape note singing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Members of the community gathered at the new Alpharetta City Hall for the oldest tradition in the city — singing. Every year, the Sacred Harp singers meet to

sing a capella style from shape notes. The all-day singing has been held the second Sunday in June since 1869. This year’s event was a return to Alpharetta’s seat of government after the group temporarily met at the old Milton High School and Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church while the new city hall was being built. —Shannon Weaver

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Local resident featured on ‘Fat Guys in the Woods’ By CAMERON OSBURN news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - A Roswell resident, Peter Geiger, has taken on the challenge of spending a week in the wilderness with three strangers in an attempt to survive. “Fat Guys in the Woods” gives average guys the chance to test their survival instincts in a real life situation. Three men go into a harsh environment with Weather Channel survival expert Creek Stewart and attempt to make it through the week. Stewart provides basic training on necessities to survive such as how to build a shelter, hunt and build a fire. Geiger says that when it comes to survival knowledge, Creek knows what he is talking about. “Creek is the real deal,” he said, “I had to jump on the chance to learn from him.” In taking these average Joe’s back into the wilderness, Stewart has one main objective: to teach them what makes a man a man. As a team they will try to learn the art of survival, while dealing with the challenges that a harsh climate presents. Learning to deal with these climates, as well as gaining a greater appreciation for what is outside is something Geiger wants other Roswell residents to take away from the show. “Even though we live in Roswell, it’s important to stay in touch with our primal needs,” he said. “Even if that means just getting out and going to the Chattahoochee River or nature center.” In this episode, Creek and the three average Joes (Roswell resident Peter Geiger, Terrance Boykin and Michael Aiken) use primitive skills to stay alive in the harsh environment of Mendoza Canyon, Arizona. They create a bare-bones shelter made up of desert reed mats, and use the “Sotol Fire Saw” method to start a fire.

Using Paiute deadfalls, they manage to catch some desert prey to chow on. Geiger wants people to know that unlike some survivalist shows, this one is as real as it looks. “This was the real deal,” he said. “It may not occur to viewers, but it isn’t sugar coated whatsoever, the show really puts the ‘real’ back into Reality TV. The hardships we faced on the show shouldn’t be discounted.” The hardest part of the week he spent in the desert was more than just surviving, it was also building and managing relationships with three people he had never met before. “We walked in as strangers,” he said. “But we walked out as friends.” Geiger also attributes the show to helping him become re-motivated after he suffered a debilitating back injury in 2014. “The show was a real kick in the butt,” he said. “Since the week in the desert I have lost 15 pounds and earned a degree.” Tune in to the Weather Channel on Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. to see how Peter and the rest of the guys fare in the Arizona wilderness for a week in what he called the “most hardcore group” that’s been on the show so far.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-15-AB-08 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers June 18, 2015 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT WRW, Inc. d/b/a Ceviche 42 Milton Ave. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner WRW, Inc Registered Agent Donald T. Bramblett

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From left, Creek Stewart, Roswell resident Peter Geiger, Terrance Boykin and Michael Aiken take on Arizona’s Mendoza Canyon in “Fat Guys in the Woods,” airing June 21 on the Weather Channel. 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. 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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Tax: Continued from Page 4 greater than he had projected. “When you have this kind of increase, you will have a significant number of appeals,” he said. Appeals also mean the city’s receiving of the tax money may be delayed until the disputes are resolved.

The news created an issue for the city, which had legally advertised only a 3.5 percent adjustment. While Harris said some wiggle room was normal, a 5 percent difference was tricky. The city will have to advertise – and hold public hearings – on the new rate before it is legally adopted by council. The news spurred some debate among members of the council.

Submit your news & photos to news@appenmediagroup.com | Recycled paper If the city is getting so much money, should the city lower the millage rate to compensate residents? “Is 5.75 mils the right millage rate?” asked Councilmember D.C. Aiken. “There is not a shortage of worthy causes to spend $1 million on. But is this something we should do or give it back to the public?” Harris said $1 million is about a quarter of a mil. The city will hold public meetings on the new tax rate.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR ENCORE PARKWAY STREETSCAPES & BIG CREEK GREENWAY EXTENSION Project: P.I. No. 0010241 & 0010339 BID No. 15-011 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for ENCORE PARKWAY STREETSCAPES & BIG CREEK GREENWAY EXTENSION including, but not limited to, furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment for complete replacement of Encore Parkway Bridge over GA 400 and construction of widening of Encore Parkway from Westside Parkway to North Point Parkway. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition, and any applicable Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions apply to this project. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this project is 12% (PI 0010241) and 9% (PI 0010339). The Bidder qualifications are as follows: • Bidders submitting bids over $2,000,000 shall be prequalified with the GDOT. • Bidders submitting bids $2,000,000 or less shall be prequalified or registered subcontractors with the GDOT The City of Alpharetta in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The Project Manual will be available for download on Thursday, June 11, 2015, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition, are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation website, http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/thesource/Pages/home.aspx. A Pre-Bid Conference – Optional Attendance, will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM at City of Alpharetta, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Participation in the conference is optional. However, it is advisable that all interested parties participate. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

North Fulton Rotary to provide clean water in Swaziland ROSWELL, Ga.-The Rotary Club of North Fulton will fund the construction and installation of a 132,000 gallon water tank in Swaziland, a small African nation. Funds for the project were gathered from the Kathy Myers Memorial Project Competitive Grant, a $20,000 grant from Rotary district 6900, and support from Heart for Africa, a non-profit organization based in Roswell. The water tank will provide clean drinking water and provide water needed to increase the production of dairy to include milk, cheese, yogurt and eggs. This is part of a greater project, Project Canaan, which is designed to create a sustainable community through education and support in order to lift people in the community out of poverty and provide aid to orphans and vulnerable children in the wake of a local AIDS pandemic. The Rotary Club of North

Fulton assisted Heart for Africa in two other related projects, supplying a tractor for farming in 2010 and a dam that was constructed in 2014. The dam provides 50 million gallons of water needed for drinking and irrigation during Swaziland’s long dry season. Funding for the $20,000 competitive grant was made possible by the bequest of Kathy Myers, a member of the Rotary Club of North Fulton who passed away in 2012. The Rotary Club of North Fulton was established in 2000 and meets weekly on Tuesday at 12:15p.m.at the North Point Diner on Mansell Road. Guests are welcome to attend to learn more about Rotary and what the Rotary Club of North Fulton does to have a positive impact on the community. For information, visit www. northfultonrotary.org. —Cameron Osburn

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, July 13, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. CLUP-15-05/Z-15-07/CU-15-04/V-15-11 River Rock Development/Canton Street Consideration of a request to rezone approximately .5 of an acre from SU to C-2 to develop a mixed use project. A Conditional Use amendment to allow Single Family attached is also requested on the entire site in order to construct 24 for-sale stacked flats over retail. A height variance is also requested to allow a 60 foot building in a 40 foot zone. A request to change a portion of the property from the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Public/Institutional” to “Central Business District” is also requested. The property is located at the northwest corner of Milton Avenue and Canton Street. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 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. _______________________________________________ *Not for publication: Please run ad on June 17 and June 24.

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Friends of Alpharetta Library recognized for 2014 service ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Recently, several Friends of the Alpharetta Library (FOTAL) volunteers were recognized for their dedication and contribution of time during 2014. A total of 4,693 volunteer hours were given toward supporting the Alpharetta Library and other literacy projects. Ben Statham served 1,216 hours with the Friends of Alpharetta Library. Gerrie Fornek, president, donated 1,120 hours with the Friends. Others recognitions include: Ten year service award: • Gerrie Fornek and Charna McCurry • Five year service award: Martha Clarke, Dawn Manhoff and Hannah Manhoff • 1,000 hours or more of cumulative service at the end

of 2014: Susan Fornek • 600+ hours in 2014: Linda Statham • 400+ hours in 2014: Barbara Selwyn • 100+ hours in 2014: Susan Fornek, Dawn Manhoff and Hannah Manhoff There was also a dedication to Statham, an Atlanta native, who has broken every volunteer record and has served more than 20,000 hours since 1991. Twenty southern history books were purchased for the new Alpharetta Library and have book plates in honor of his service. They will be available for check out in the Southern History section. For more about the FOTAL and the work they do, visit them online at fotal.org. -Jim Lichtenwalter

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR NORTHWINDS PHASE I ITB #15-016 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for NORTHWINDS PHASE I including, but not limited to, maintenance of traffic, clearing and grading, installation of storm drainage, installation of water lines, installation of asphalt pavement, installation of curb and gutter, installation of sidewalks and multi-use trails, installation and modification of signalization, installation of striping and signage, erosion and sediment control, cleanup and restoration, and other work related to roadway construction. The location of the work is along Old Milton Parkway between Amber Park Drive and Georgia 400 --- within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online, Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the City’s bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, July 16, 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 at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

Friends of the Alpharetta Library celebrate their contribution in 2014 and hold the check of $1,498,662.27. From left are: Linda Statham, Ben Statham, Gerrie Fornek, Heather Staniszewski, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s Volunteer Services Manager, Barbara Selwyn, Susan Fornek and Sherry Wright. CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 8, 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. in order to hear a presentation of the Innovation/Metlife project. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, July 27, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. a. 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 reduce parking as well as a variance to the stream buffer 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. b. MP-15-06/V-15-12 Marriott Courtyard/Parkway 400 Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to allow a Hotel as a permitted use on Building Site 6. Consideration for a variance to reduce parking as well as a variance to reduce 5 foot landscape strip is also requested. The property is located on Kimball Bridge Road and Amber Park Drive. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 804, 1st District, Second Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-15-06 Unified Development Code – Citizen Participation Consideration of an amendment to the Unified Development Code to add minimum citizen participation notification requirements. d. PH-15-14 Unified Development Code – Fireworks Sales Consideration of an amendment to the C-1, C-2, PSC, and LI zoning designations to add permitted and conditional Fireworks Sales use. Amendment to the Supplementary Regulations to add Fireworks Sales as a Temporary Use within the C-1, C-2, and LI zoning designations. e. PH-15-15 Unified Development Code -Fences and Walls Permits Amendment to the Supplementary Regulations to add a requirement for a site wall permit for walls over four (4) feet in height. f. PH-15-04 Capital Improvements Element(City Council Only) Consideration of a resolution adopting the capital improvements element of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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 Street. ________________________________________________________________________ *Not for publication: Please run ad on June 17 and June 24.

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Cooking with daughter Daisy Schlapman.

At home in the kitchen Serving up Southern classics with Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman By KATIE VANBRACKLE katievanbrackle@northsidewoman. com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Kimberly Schlapman is a founding member of the Grammy Awardwinning country music band Little Big Town, a group known for beautiful four-part harmonies and chart-topping hits like “Pontoon” and “Day Drinkin’.” The petite blonde with wild curls, tall stilettos and a high-pitched Southern drawl is perfectly at ease on a performance stage, but her favorite entertaining is done behind the scenes, with family and friends in the warmth of her Nashville kitchen. Schlapman grew up in the North Georgia town of Cornelia, “sitting counterside” as her mother and grandmothers served up Southern comfort food and life lessons. “Aside from learning to cook, I learned how important it is to share time in the kitchen with people you love, to nourish your family and to foster friendships,” she said. “Our families’ kitchens were where I found my passion and my voice. I’ve been cooking since I could stir a pot. It’s therapeutic for me. It fills up my heart.” As the host of “Kimberly’s Southern Kitchen,” a popular television cooking show, Kimberly regularly shares recipes with her fans, but recently, she offered a closer glimpse into her heart with the publication of her first cookbook, “Oh, Gussie! Cooking and Visiting in Kimberly’s Southern Kitchen.”

“I wanted it to be a bit of memoir, to tell stories of growing up in the North Georgia hills and share cherished recipes from my mother and grandmothers,” she explained to fans in Norcross, Georgia, who gathered in May as part of the Gwinnett Public Library’s Meet the Author series. The book also shares tales of travels on the road with her band, and from the life she loves at home in country music’s capital. Leaning casually on the podium, she charmed the room with her big smile and warm manner as she shared the story of how her grandparents met, mooned over her mother’s homemade biscuits and described cooking with her 7-year-old daughter, Daisy. “We let the flour fly and clean up later!” she said with a laugh. Family is clearly the most important thing in Kimberly’s life, even in the midst of a successful music career. Little Big Town averages about 200 days per year out on the road, much of it spent with families in tow. “Three couples, three children, nannies, a band and crew. We’re quite the traveling circus at times,” she said. Kimberly installed a small convection oven in her tour bus and does what she can to enjoy a taste of home out on the road, such as warm, bubbling Vidalia Onion Dip, a favorite of bandmate Phillip Sweet. From the very beginning,

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Country music star Kimberly Schlapman.

Kimberly’s cooking has been a part of Little Big Town’s routine. “When the band first came together, we would meet at my house a lot. Karen, Jimi and Phillip would come over and we would brainstorm ideas like band names or musical direction and we’d work up songs. And I would always cook. A good rehearsal cannot happen without some good sustenance,” she said, adding that her bandmates were willing guinea pigs for some of the recipes in her book, such as the Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake which Jimi Westbrook often requests on his birthday. Other recipes include Turkey Meatballs which she once made on her cooking show with fellow country music star Martina McBride, and Grilled Brioche with Warm Honey Strawberries, a particular favorite of Sugarland’s Kristian Bush. Most recipes, however, are

from her family, such as Paula’s House Full of Folks Breakfast Casserole, which is served every Christmas morning at Kimberly’s mother’s home. Friendly Coconut Pie is included because “there comes a time when somebody you know needs a pie. I’m not saying pie can fix anything, but what I am saying is that taking a friend a pie – stopping in and showing up – well, that can only help.” Several recipes feature honey, which plays a role in each Little Big Town performance. According to Kimberly, before every show, “we gather together in a little huddle for a quick prayer and some rowdy words of encouragement. Afterward, we pass around a honey bear, tilting back our heads, each taking a squeeze to soothe our throats before we go out and start singing.” Drizzling honey over roasted figs reminds Kimberly of the gigantic, shady fig trees from her childhood home, where she fought off yellow jackets each summer to get to the juicy, sweet morsels. When she moved to Nashville, her husband Stephen planted a fig tree in the yard, a surprise Kimberly calls “one of the sweetest gifts I’ve ever been

given.” When pressed to choose a favorite recipe from the book, Kimberly was true to her North Georgia roots. Her grandmother’s Fresh Glazed Apple Cake is an appropriate choice for a gal from Cornelia, where a 15-foot tall, bright red apple replica stands in the middle of downtown, next to the railroad depot. “I come from Apple Country and I’m an apple snob,” Kimberly said proudly. “Don’t give me some old, mushy apple. This cake is one of my favorite things to eat when I come home to Georgia.” Little Big Town will head to Nashville on June 10 for the live broadcast of the annual Country Music Awards. The group has won CMA’s Vocal Group of the Year three years in a row and is nominated in the same category yet again for 2015. But even as Kimberly’s star continues to rise, she stays firmly grounded with her deep, Georgia roots. “A few weeks ago, I held a cookbook signing event in my hometown of Cornelia,” she recalled. “We sold over 600 books that day. It was so humbling, so emotional, and so incredibly special to see all those people – people who raised me – lined up to welcome me home.”

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Arrests: Continued from Page 3 May 30 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, driving with a suspended registration and driving without proof of insurance. ►► Sean Gregory Oakes, 22, of Augusta was arrested June 6 on Providence Road in Milton for possession of cocaine and possession of drug-related paraphernalia.

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arrested May 15 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Travis Rodney Vaughan, 35, of Morris Road, Alpharetta, was arrested May 18 on Morris Road, Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule III drugs, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute,

22, of Detroit, Michigan, was arrested May 21 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to dim headlights. ►► Dexter Lane Reid, 33, of Sandy Springs was arrested May 21 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related paraphernalia, driving with a broken taillight and driving with a suspended license. ►► Kenji Jabari Horne, 34, of Anderson, Indiana, was

possession of a firearm during a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. ►► Edward H. Hines, 31, of Suwanee was arrested May 23 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, DUI, possession of drug-related paraphernalia and failure to obey traffic control devices. ►► Brett Michael Cortiss, 29, of Cumming was arrested May 24 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for possession of schedule III drugs, giving a false name to police, driving

with a cracked windshield and driving on a suspended license. ►► Daniel Gavrielov, 23, of Creek Way, Roswell, was arrested May 25 on Holcomb Bridge Road for possession of marijuana. ►► Timothy Levelle Williams, 36, of Woodstock was arrested May 28 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and improper lane change.

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ACCOUNTING CLERK: Work directly with controller to perform AP processing, spreadsheet analysis and filing. 4-6 hours/ week. Quickbooks, Excel. $13-$15/ hour depending on experience. Resume: hello@ frederickswanston.com

Alpharetta/Milton Avensong Subdivision; 3140 Serenade Court. Downsizing Sale! Friday 6/19, 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm and Saturday. 6/20, 8am-2pm. Tools, freezer, 2 refrigerators, washer/dryer, queen set. Much, much more!

JOHNS CREEK: NEIGHBORHOOD SALE: At Hartridge Subdivision. Entrances on Brumbelow Road and Nesbit Ferry Road. 30022. Saturday, 6/20, 8am-2pm.

DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.

CHAIRS, 2 formal high backed tapestry pattern, both with exposed walnut wood, $200 each. 770-993-0022

VINYL RECORDS, music-related, books & memorabilia. Call Karen 770-841-2414

MILTON: MOVING SALE! Crooked Creek; 135 Kentworth Circle. Saturday 6/20, 8am-2pm. ALL MUST GO! treadmill, designer purses, collectibles and more

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Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $7000. 404345-2372

INSURANCE AGENCY In the Johns Creek area seeks persons for inside sales and clerical service. Call 770-476-1313. Fax 770-476-0111 or email: l a r r y. h o r n e . b 2 c u @ statefarm.com Customer Service Alpharetta. Sales Support, Order Entry, Invoicing, Office assistance. Computer proficiency required. Tennis knowledge a plus jobs@uniquesports.us

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ALPHARETTA: Multi family. Falls of Autry Mill, 4170 Falls Ridge Drive 30022. Saturday 6/20, 8am-2pm.

Part-time FRONT OFFICE, medical assistant. Optional full time. . Alpharetta/Roswell. Minimum 6 months experience, Computer skills. Pleasant, dependable, team player, positive attitude. Send resume: medoffice123@gmail. com Client Services Co-Ordinator: Mature professional in a veterinary surgery practice. Requires excellent communication/ customer service skills, strong ability to multitask and flexibility to work in the clinic’s Roswell and Marietta offices. No veterinary or medical experience necessarily required. Resume: dkeck@ vrspatl.com Become a CAREGiver Make a difference. We provide non-medical health services, hiring individuals, passionate about enabling our clients maintain their quality of life in their home. Caregiving experience required No medical skills necessary Flexible scheduling Very rewarding CALL Judy: 770-425-4240 Pet Sitter/Dog Walker: Must have flexible schedule. www. happytailscare.com Yard maintenance/ Handyman: Every Thursday, outdoor with little indoor. Riding mower, power equipment. Must speak good English and have own transportation. 9am-5:30pm. $15/hour. 770-475-4477

ALPHARETTA: 2760 Laurelwood Lane 30009. Friday 6/19, Saturday 6/20, 7am-4pm. Moving! Furniture, piano, treadmill, designer purses, collectibles and more

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Business Services Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092 Partners needed to develop gold and diamond mining claims in South America. 718-525-3711

Sales Estate Sale ALPHARETTA Multi family. Falls Of Autry Mill, 4170 Falls Ridge Drive 30022. Saturday 6/20, 8am-2pm.

Garage Sale MARIETTA: 3535 Shallowford Road 30062. 6/20 and 6/27, 8am-3pm. Multi-family. JOHNS CREEK: Friday/ Saturday 6/19-6/20, 8am-1pm. Farmbrook. 725 Buttercup Trace. Furniture, yard tools, games/puzzles, books and decorator Alpharetta/Johns Creek: Deer Lake Subdivision, 5180 Deerlake Drive 30005. Multi family; benefits Rescue ME GA. Saturday 6/20, 9am-2pm.

ALPHARETTA: North Farm, 1020 Malbrough Drive 30004. Friday 6/19, Saturday 6/20, 8am-3pm. Household, toys, dinette set, storm door, something for all! ROSWELL: Lake Charles area, 665 Oakstone Drive 30075. Saturday 6/20 and Sunday 6/21, 9am-2pm. Antique furniture, cameras, projector, phonograph, old R&R albums, bikes, miscellaneous household items etc Alpharetta/Milton: Six Hills Subdivision, 13205 Owens Way 30004. Friday 6/19 and Saturday 6/20, 8am-3pm. Furniture, books, clothes, etc. MILTON: Providence Lake Subdivision. New Providence Road Crabapple. 13400 Providence Lake Drive Friday, 6/19 and Saturday, 6/20 8:00am-1:00pm. Re-model Sale. Furniture, collectibles, books, kids’ stuff JOHNS CREEK: St. Regis, 690 St. Regis Lane. Friday 6/19, Saturday 6/20, 9am-4pm. Moving! Glassware, antiques, paintings, golf clubs, etc!!! JOHNS CREEK: Wynbrook S u b d i v i s i o n , Brumblelow Road (between Nesbit Ferry and Old Alabama). Saturday 6/20, Sunday 6/21, 9am-2pm. “Stuff, Stuff and more Stuff”!

Moving Sale MILTON Crooked Creek; 135 Kentworth Circle. Saturday 6/20, 8am-2pm. ALL MUST GO! Alpharetta/Milton Avensong Subdivision; 3140 Serenade Court. Downsizing Sale! Friday 6/19, 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm and Saturday. 6/20, 8am-2pm. Tools, freezer, 2 refrigerators, washer/dryer, queen set. Much, much more! ALPHARETTA 2760 Laurelwood Lane 30009. Friday 6/19, Saturday 6/20, 7am-4pm. Furniture, piano, treadmill, designer purses, collectibles and more

Bargains Antiques TREADLE SEWING MACHINE: White Co. Oak cabinet. Attachments, manual. $200. 770-781-5968

Building Supplies Extension Ladder: 36 foot heavy duty aluminum. $100. 770781-5968 DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770521-5335 VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065

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Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/ 1995. $10 each. 770-8430362

TWIN BEDS, cherry hardwood, spindle, excellent condition $300. 770-889-8812

Art Deco Waterfall with inlay Vanity, with bench, armoire. Probably from the 40s. $735. 770 886-0562

Adjustable twin beds, two, original $3560, $195 each; king headboard $30. 4 04-435-7746

ARMOIRE: Blond finish, good condition $150. 661-713-9915

Entertainment Cabinet, cherry, handmade, 93”Tx37”w. $250. 770-205-7828

DINING CHAIRS, 4 turquoise leatherette, $100 each obo. 201320-7901 LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $495. 678297-1722 Sofas, chairs, end tables/tables, washer/ dryer, King bedroom, more - Excellen/prices. craselton@gmail.com. 404-908-7545 BOOKCASE, 8’T, Solid African wood. Excellent condition! $400. 727432-0406 SECRETARY DESK, small oak roll-top with chair. $150. 770 8860562 DINETTE/KITCHEN SET: Custom Cherry wood table (includes removable 12” extension), 4 ladder back black weave custom upholstered chairs, $400. 412-2661884 White Bedroom Set (Stanley): Double dresser, mirror, night table, desk, hutch and chair; very good condition! $450. 770667-7911 Chair & Ottoman: Cream color, Lexington, like new! $275. 770312-4209 IKEA QUEEN BED with mattress, $250 obo. 201-320-7901 LaZBoy lift chair $125, sleeper-sofa $75, wood dining table with chairs $75, hutch $50, plus bamboo furniture, swivel-rocker chair, gas stove, bookcases under $30 each. 404435-7746 Secretary: Mahogany, only ONE owner, 66+ years old, excellent condition. $500 obo. 770-642-2477 CHINA CABINET, 8’T, storage underneath, used 1 year $400. 727432-0406

N i g h t s t a n d , cherrywood, onedrawer, room for books, great condition! $75. 770-312-4209 TABLE: 47” round kitchen/dining room Tell City pedestal, oak, two 12” leaves, like brand new. $300. 770- 663-6433 SOFA, 92”, loveseat 65” (matching). Beige with subtle green and beige borders. Great condition! $295. Call 678-429-4214 CHAIRS, tall occasional, dining, wood, leather, wide seats $225. 727-432-0406

Household AUTOCRAT GAS STOVE 20” wide, 4 burners $100. 770-781-5968 Air Purifiers, Honeywell whole room, used once $50 each. 727-432-0406 Dining Room, Thomasville, China cabinet, table/leaf, chairs $1500/OBO. Trundle Bed, white headboard, footboard, pull-out twin mattress $300/OBO. Upright Freezer, 17cf, $200/ OBO. Refrigerator, 25cf, ice/water, $300/OBO. All great condition! 404-895-3194. SAMSUNG WASHER, top-load, S/S drum; Maytag dryer; $375/ both. 727-432-0406

TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-3452372 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372 V I TA L WRAP SYSTEM: Portable heating, cooling and compression therapy $150. 404-345-2372 STEELE COOLING VEST for M.S. patients, gel inserts $75. 404345-2372

Transportation Cars TOYOTA YARIS 2008: Black hatchback, stickshift. 105,000 miles. 29/35MPG. New tires. $4500. Great little car! 770-844-7510

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Musical Instruments Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665 EVERETT UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. Pat. 1894, Mahogany finish. $500. 770-781-5968 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

Nice home in North Forsyth. 4 bed 3 bath w/large bonus/5th bed. Master and guest on main. Full unfinished basement. Large .91 acre lot. Hardwoods throughout living area on main. Newly painted and move-in ready. Offered at $350,000. MLS 5514208 Keller Williams Community Partners 678-341-7557

Recreation Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033. Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078 Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033

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TREADMILL: Proform 830QT, $180. 770-6341033 Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-1665 TREK RACING BIKE:

Medical Equipment Adult male. Black and E L E C T R I C WHEELCHAIR: Permobil. Tilts, lays back. Brand new batteries. Great condition! $750/ negotionable (paid $25,000!) 770-205-1203

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WORKOUT GYM, Powertec. 4 sides, weights & bench $500. 770-205-7828

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5245 Old Haven Court, Hampton Golf Community. 4BR/2.5BA Immaculate, original owner is architect. Move-in ready. Double front porch, hardwood floors, fence, fresh paint, new carpet. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL $325,000

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Preseason Air Conditioning tune-up, Spring Special 1st. unit regular $90.00 now $69.00 Each additional Unit regular $69.00 now $49.00. any parts needed not included. A & K Service 770-480-2059, 770-475-0628

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RELIABLE H O M E REPAIRS: 20 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340

PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman 20 years. Plumbing, Kitchen, Baths, Toilets repaired, Faucet installation, Garbage Disposals, Water Leaks, full svc! 678-763-2420. Senior Discounts. Work guaranteed! Bowers Home Services: Wide range of home repairs, maintenance. home repair needs! Reliable, courteous. References. 40+ years experience. 770-533-1741. david@ bowershs.com

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