Forsyth Herald - June 30, 2016

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Forsyth Central competes nationally in STEM A team of ninth graders from Forsyth Central High School competed recently in a national STEM competition.

They were one of 19 teams at the competition and they won the Army Values award. The team, including team advisor Laurie Karickhoff, Miyang Tamanji, Danielle Byrne, Samuel Dong, and Alexandra Yates meets Rep. Rob Woodall. Read more, Page 6.

Apartment fire on Deerfield

No injuries reported in swift response to exterior fire ►►PAGE 22

Tax increase possible FCS discusses millage rate ►►PAGE 4

Fireworks ordinance OK’d Cumming approves after new bill ►►PAGE 5

Local composer scores national film

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A 20-year-old local man was injured June 21 in a drive-by shooting at the Old Holcomb Bridge Road and Holcomb Ferry Road intersection. Three men were arrested the next day.

The victim was standing outside of an apartment complex at 5:30 p.m. when a red Ford Mustang drove past and opened fire. A shooter inside the

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Drug arrests ►► Laura Terese Cooley, 29, of Lake

Mist Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested June 16 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamines. ►► Allen Keith Jenkins, 45, of Pine Wood Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested June 18 on Dawsonville Highway in Dawsonville for possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug related items and drugs not kept in original container. ►► Connie Worley Vaughan, 51, of Kelly Mill Road, Cumming, was arrested on Memphis Street in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and open container. ►► Susanne Paige Rangel, 30, of Chris Road, Cumming, was arrested June 17 on Buford Dam Road in Cumming for possession of marijuana.

car fired several rounds from a handgun at the victim. Two of the bullets hit their mark, but authorities say the wounds are not life-threatening.

“It was very fortunate that no one else was hurt,” said Roswell Police Department Public Information Officer Lisa Holland. “[The shooting] was in the vicinity of the neighborhood pool, so there were a lot of families and kids in the area. It’s always very busy.”

“The victim and suspects all knew each other, and the shooting stemmed

DUI arrests ►► Vicki Dobrydnia, 55, of Bluff Valley

Circle, Gainesville, was arrested June 15 on Samples Road in Cumming for DUI. ►► Charles Richard Sykes, 50, of High Street SE, Gainesville, was arrested June 17 on Memphis Street in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Phillip Kinton, 39, of Walking Stick Way Drive, Auburn, was arrested June 17 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI, open container, suspended license, expired tag, giving false information and missing license plate. ►► Rebecca Jean Rucker, 23, of Cedar Cove Road, Fairburn, was arrested June 17 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Brandy Joy Ingels, 27, of Sterling Court, Alpharetta, was arrested June 10 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Philip Marcel Adair, 29, of Brookhollow Trace, Johns Creek, was arrested June 14 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and duty upon striking a fixed object.

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from an argument,” Holland added.

Less than 24 hours later, Derrick Thompson, 23, Christopher Strong, 19, and a teenager, 17, all from Roswell, were arrested in connection with the shooting. They were all booked for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The extent of the charges filed against them has not been released at this time.

Despite his injuries, the victim was still conscious and alert when he was transported to the hospital June 21, said Holland.

Return to northfulton.com for updates.

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While in hospital, woman claims car stolen FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman claimed her truck had been stolen out of her driveway after she was involved in an accident that left her in the hospital for 10 days.

The woman told deputies other items were missing in the home. However, after walking through the garage, some items were located.

She said her daughter, who is now in prison, had access to the home and let some friends live there recently. The woman didn’t know any names but said they would sometimes show up and walk into the house. The friends apparently threatened to kill the woman if anything happened to them, she told deputies.

While a deputy was there, the woman received a phone call from a

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Fireworks and the Safety of Your Eyes

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By Samir Virai, M.D. Fireworks is one of the rich traditions of celebrating the 4th of July and our nation’s independence. However, fireworks can create a safety hazard for your body and your eyes. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission report, fireworks cause over 10,000 injuries in the US requiring treatment in emergency rooms. About 1300 Samir Vira, M.D. eye injuries occurred due to fireworks Cataract & Refractive in 2014. These injuries are suffered Surgeon by adults and children; furthermore, not only fireworks operators but also bystanders are vulnerable to such injuries. Injuries suffered can be severe and range from corneal abrasions and contusions to thermal and chemical burns, lacerations, and rupture of the globe. These can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness.

So what can you do to prevent such damage to your eyes? The safest practice is to avoid buying and operating fireworks yourselves; instead, attend an authorized public display of fireworks and let the licensed professionals handle the fireworks. Keep in mind to follow the appropriate signs at such events to maintain a safe distance from the fireworks. If you decide to purchase and operate your own fireworks, you should always wear protective eyewear. Children should never play with fireworks of any type.

If an eye injury occurs, you should seek medical attention at your nearest emergency room immediately. You should avoid rubbing your eye, applying pressure to the eye, removing any objects, or even rinsing the eye out. Do not apply any drops or ointments and do not stop for any pain medications. The most important point to remember is to seek medical attention right away.

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Double shooting suspect captured Cumming resident arrested in Maryland

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man wanted in the double shooting that injured two people in Cumming has been caught.

Ronald Lofland, 47, of Cumming, was arrested June 20 by the U.S.

Marshal’s Office in Maryland near the Delaware state line.

Lofland was identified as a suspect in a domestic-related double shooting May 30 that occurred on Darla Avenue off 15th Street in Cumming.

An investigation found the suspect is the ex-husband of a female who was shot, making this a domestic situation, according to Deputy Epifanio Rodriguez, a spokesman for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

It is not clear how a male who was

shot knows the suspect’s ex-wife.

The two victims were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

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FCS considers tax increase Keeps millage rate same

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Education considered a possible tax rate increase June 16 at its regular meeting.

However, the current millage rate of 17.30 will not be increasing for fiscal year 2017, according to Rick Gunn, chief financial officer for the district.

“We will still maintain the lowest millage rate in metro Atlanta, even while adding close to 2,000 new students a year,” Gunn said.

Although the millage remains the same, some residents whose homes have been reappraised since 2015 will see a slight increase in property taxes. When that happens, Gunn said a rollback rate is calculated.

“Basically, you would back those reappraisals out of your tax digest and you would roll back to the newly calculated rate,” Gunn said. “The board chose not to roll it back and kept it at 17.30 mills. According to the state, that is considered a tax

increase of 2.04 percent.”

For example, on a $250,000 home the tax increase would be $33.91 a year.

“The importance of not rolling it back is that we have been and are still continuing to grow at the rate of about 2,000 new students a year,” Gunn said. “The bond rating agencies that are used assign a rating to any bond issues that you have and look at the overall financial condition of the school system.”

One of the items that the agencies pointed out was that the district’s fund balance had been declining over the past several years.

“So, the board raised it one mill in fiscal year 2016,” Gunn said. “Another reason for raising it was that two new schools will be opening in fiscal year 2017 and another two will be opening in fiscal year 2018.”

If the mill rate is approved, the system’s general fund could have $2.8 million added to it.

The board will be holding more public hearings on the potential 2.04 tax increase at 6 p.m. July 7, and at 5 p.m. July 21 at the central office at 1120 Dahlonega Highway. The final vote will be at 6 p.m. July 21.

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A portion of the ordinance reads, “It CUMMING, Ga. — Just in time for shall be unlawful for any person, firm, the Fourth of July, the Cumming City organization, corporation, association Council approved a fireworks ordinance or partnership to use, ignite, or cause as a result of new state legislation. to be ignited any fireworks, including Earlier this spring, Georgia Goverconsumer fireworks, within any park, nor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 727 historic site, recreational area, or other which states that property which is fireworks can only owned by or opbe ignited between erated by, for, or certain hours each under the custody day. The bill said and control of the consumers can City of Cumming, ignite fireworks from Georgia.”

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The city’s festiv“There is a ities, which include clause in the legvendors, music, acislation that says tivities for kids and CRYSTAL LEDFORD local governments a dance contest, will Cumming public information assistant can enact their own be from 6 p.m. to local rules regard11 p.m. on Sunday, ing fireworks, so that is basically what July 3 at the Cumming Fairgrounds, this ordinance does,” said Crystal 235 Castleberry Road. The fireworks Ledford, public information assistant will begin at 9:30 p.m. that night. Then for the city. “It outlines the fact that no at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 4, the one is allowed to shoot off fireworks on Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine will any city-owned property except for the roll through downtown Cumming.

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Forsyth Central team finalist in national STEM competition Wins Army Values award

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — One group of students from Forsyth Central High School is using the summer vacation to continue learning, and it’s paying off. The team entered the 2016 eCybermission STEM program in hopes of just placing, let alone finishing a state winner and a national finalist.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The local group is composed of ninth graders Danielle Byrne, Miyang Tamanji, Alexandra Yates and Samuel Dong. They were narrowed down with 19 other teams as national finalists from more than 60 regional qualifiers and 4,400 entries nationwide.

The cyber mission is equivalent to a science fair, Tamanji said. The students are asked to look at problems in their world and use science, technology, engineering and math to create new solutions.

The competition is sponsored by the U.S. Army to inspire young people to become engineers and scientists. The team

apparently knew how to conquer this part, as they won the Army Values award.

“People get together and learn about teamwork, pushing themselves to pass their limits in order to find a solution to their problems,” Tamanji said.

Originally, the team joked about even joining the competition, Dong said. But after brainstorming ideas, they realized their topic, the damaging effects that fertilizers do to nearby bodies of water, was a real problem in their community. They are hoping the results they share will help minimize human effects on the environment.

“We live near the large manmade lake, Lake Lanier,” Dong said. “And that’s our main source of drinking water and irrigation for agriculture. We thought if we could figure out a solution, we could improve the situation in our community.”

Each finalist team traveled to Washington, D.C. for the competition. While there, the students were able to speak to their senators and congressmen in order to discuss their project.

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“We’re getting all these new opportunities to try new things and really expand our STEM skills.”

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Seeing red, white and blue Out of all the fun holidays we celebrate throughout the year, I have to admit my favorite is the Fourth of July.

For the past seven years I have KATHLEEN STURGEON woke up before the crack of dawn Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com while most people are sleeping in on their day off. I sweat through my shirt, climb Heartbreak Hill and feel slightly claustrophobic as I’m surrounded by more than 70,000 people walking, running and wheeling.

I’m talking about the world’s largest 10K, the Peachtree Road Race.

This year will be my eighth time “competing,” aka doing my best to not pass out in the Atlanta heat, in one of the best traditions in Atlanta.

Atlanta’s Peachtree Road Race is a beloved Fourth of July tradition. This is the 46th year of the 10K. Roughly 70,000 people sign up in March, hoping to earn a race number through a lottery selection system. After all is said and done, the contestants line up in Buckhead before the sun is barely above the horizon and walk or run to Piedmont Park, where a celebration takes place and where you get that all-important trophy, the official Peachtree Road Race T-shirt.

Every year I am amazed at the patriotic party that takes place in the heart of the city. Runners are decked out in red, white and blue, some wear-

ing tutus, speedos and even military fatigues. My eyes even start to sweat a little, OK I mean tear up, when I see how proud everyone is to be an American.

It truly is a 6.2 mile -- plus some more give or take on the walk to the starting line and the walk back to MARTA -- celebration.

And with all the recent tragedies happening around our nation and the world, don’t we all need a break to just be happy?

In the news business, and also for the news watchers and readers, we are constantly bombarded with negativity. I’ve been told more than once “If it bleeds, it leads.” Sometimes I have to talk to domestic violence survivors, friends and family of recently deceased individuals and write about hate crimes happening in our community.

There are constant fights about Democrats, Republicans, gay, straight, Christian, Muslim, guns.

The hate and arguments seem to never end.

But for one day a year, we usually put all of the pessimism aside and celebrate something we all have in common – being Americans. This is probably why July 4 is my favorite day of the year. We forget our differences and instead celebrate our nation’s birthday.

So this year I’ll be celebrating my country’s independence by wearing the most patriotic outfit I can find, walking the Peachtree Road Race and loving my fellow Americans.

Me and my mom, MJ after we finish the race in 2012.

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Arts Alpharetta spreading the word about art Recently, there was a bond referendum in Alpharetta on funds for infrastructure improvements, as well as for parks and rec facilities and activities.

Thanks to MICHAEL BUCHANAN many of you, it Art in Alpharetta overwhelmingly passed. Part of the funding for parks and rec is slated for converting the old library on Mayfield into a cutting edge, dynamic arts center.

You may have driven by at night and seen the colorful lights, or perhaps during the day you’ve noticed the trees wrapped with vibrant knitted scarves, afghans and lengths of yarn (the latter is called ‘yarn bombing’).

Hopefully, these changes bring a smile and emerging awareness of the coming transformation for the library.

Many citizens have welcomed the idea of an Alpharetta arts center where people can see firsthand the work of nationally recognized artists alongside the creations of local residents.

Studios where you can learn to paint, throw a clay pot, construct a poem or edit a movie are only a few of the opportunities for you at the new center. The arts center will be a place dedicated to finding the inherent creativity within each of us.

And the best part is that everyone in our city will be encouraged to participate.

But perhaps some of you are asking, “Why does the art center matter? What does it really do for our city?”

Well, there is enormous advantage in having a community that embraces the arts. On a personal level, studies show that engaging in a creative activity reduces stress. Who couldn’t use that?

For our kids, schools with an emphasis on the arts have better school climates. On a larger scale, for every dollar spent by communities on the arts generates a minimum 5-to-1 return in tax revenue. Also, arts-minded cities attract new residents with desirable and diverse talents.

All that sounds good to me.

I am part of the citizen group Arts Alpharetta. We have actively pursued a new Alpharetta that seeks to explore the creativity of its residents.

Exposure to all the arts center will offer is a vital part of this pursuit, but there will be much more.

This bi-monthly column will be devoted to sharing with you exciting developments and activities both at the future arts center, as well as elsewhere around our city.

And hopefully the words you read here will foster a greater appreciation for what the arts can do for our collective heart.

See other arts happenings in our city by following us online at ArtsAlpharetta.org and on Facebook at www. facebook.com/groups.artsalpharetta.

Those of us with Arts Alpharetta welcome your input, ideas and questions as we move forward with our new and artistic city.

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Red Cross urges blood donations for summer supply CUMMING, Ga. — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give blood in July to help ensure sufficient blood supply for patients.

Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. A recent survey of Red Cross donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood.

“Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose 7-year-old daughter Audrey requires frequent transfusions. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my daughter at this very moment. Without blood, my little angel would not be with us today.”

To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 1-5 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross

lunch cooler, while supplies last.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger must meet certain height and weight requirements.

For information on how to donate or to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Where to donate: • July 1: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming; or 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center, 3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 110, Alpharetta • July 2: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 3: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 4: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 5: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Alpharetta

Blood Donation Center • July 6: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mac Royal Ridge LLC, 11680 Great Oaks Way, Alpharetta; or noon-7 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center; or 2-7 p.m., Midway United Methodist Church, 5025 Highway 9 North, Alpharetta • July 7: noon-7 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center; or 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ciox Health, 1150 Northmeadow Parkway, Roswell • July 8: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Alpharetta

Blood Donation Center; or 11 a.m.4 p.m., Verizon, 7301 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta • July 9: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 10: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 11: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming; or 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 12: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 13: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Urgent Care, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 300, Cumming; or noon-7 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 14: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sogeti, 3480 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta; or noon-7 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center • July 15: noon-5 p.m., Ashley Furniture, 2475 Market Place Blvd., East Point; or 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Alpharetta Blood Donation Center

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Local farm owners urge caution with fireworks near horses

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Fourth of July is upon us, which means soon we’ll be celebrating our nation’s independence with cookouts, patriotism and fireworks. But for some local farm owners, that last part could cause quite a problem.

Laura Bentley has lived on her farm in Milton for 10 years. Currently, she has two horses, Armani and Scooter that she rides and keeps in a barn in her backyard. Most of the horses’ time is spent in a nearby pasture during the day, except in the summer when they go out at night to beat the heat.

However, when the end of June comes around, Bentley said that’s when she starts to have a problem. A lot of Americans like to celebrate July 4th for a week leading up to the holiday, especially this year as it falls on a Monday.

This means a week of constant worry that her horses may get agitated, worried or scared and could escape, hurt themselves or others.

But she isn’t trying to stomp on anyone’s fun, she just would like a heads up. And for communities like Milton that pride themselves on being

To find out when the major community fireworks shows are, visit the calendar on pages 20 – 21. horse friendly, a lot of those gentle giants can become distressed, and quickly.

“My whole thing is if you live close to a farm and you’re going to do bottle rockets or anything else, just let you neighbor know,” Bentley said. “We will thank you and bring our horses in.”

Without advance notice, Bentley said, it is often too late to help the horses if they are out in the fields. Once fireworks start going off, the horses can become frantic, and their owners can’t even get a halter on them to bring them back into the barn. She said horses can’t see in the dark and will sometimes run through the fence lines.

“There’s no way you can catch them or get them in,” she said.

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“When they get wound up like that, they get colic and can do all kind of crazy things,” Bentley said.

She equated the horses’ fear to that of household pets like dogs and cats that freak out because they don’t understand the fireworks. Horses react on a much larger and more dangerous level.

“They’re just trying to escape the issue and they run,” she said. “But they’re 1,200 pound animals.”

And now that fireworks in Georgia are legal and more readily available, Bentley has to worry not only about large neighborhood or park shows, but homeowners having their own parties.

“I am as patriotic as the next person,” she said. “This has nothing to do with celebrating the birth of our country. If it was just one day, it’d be manageable. But it’s a week now of randomness.”

All she asks is a little heads up.

“I’m happy to accommodate,” Bentley said. “Just let me know.”

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Immigration forum held at Roswell City Hall

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By KELSEY ASHER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Turn on any national news station and before long, a story or heated debate about U.S. immigration reform flashes on the screen. In a diverse community like Roswell, some citizens may find themselves questioning where they stand on immigration.

Roswell City Councilman Marcelo Zapata, along with Kuck Immigration Partners, held a public immigration forum on June 21 at Roswell City Hall.

The forum allowed citizens to ask questions and receive important information pertaining to immigration laws.

“This is the first event done like this in Roswell and you have to start somewhere,” said Zapata. “I think the questions people asked were very interesting questions. People were eager to learn about their options.”

Keith Jensen, an associate attorney representing Kuck Immigration Partners, led the discussion.

“The idea is to give people information that they need to make informed decisions,” said Jensen.

The main topic Jensen covered involved clearing up misconceptions about Deferred Action for Parents of Americans.

In November 2014, President Obama filed executive actions stating that the U.S. government would prepare to start accepting requests for DAPA. If passed, DAPA would allow parents of children born in the United States to stay temporarily without fear of deportation. Additionally DAPA recipients could apply for employment authorization, which allows them to

Attorney Keith Jensen of Kuck Immigration Partners leads immigration forum. work legally for a three year period.

In the politically charged United States v. Texas case that stalled DAPA implementation, 26 states stood behind Judge Andrew Hanen of Texas to issue a preliminary injunction. This injunction temporarily blocked the expansion of existing immigration reforms as well as DAPA. The injunction did not change reforms that the government already put into effect. But, just this month the U.S. Supreme Court voted 4-4 on the government’s challenge to that injunction, effectively ending any hopes of DAPA moving forward.

After a general question and answer session, the forum ended with an invitation to ask case specific questions and receive some consultation. Both Zapata and Jensen expressed a willingness to host similar forums and events in the future.

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Local composer scores horror film ‘Anomaly’

By KYLIE McFADDEN news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Local composer Mark Kueffner’s music will soon be heard on the silver screen.

Kueffner wrote and produced the score for “Anomaly,” a horror film directed by Webster Batista.

“Anomaly” tells the story of a family trapped in a house plagued by demonic spirits. The film is in negotiations for studio distribution.

Kueffner began playing piano and accordion at a young age. He grew up in Southern California and performed as a live musician.

For the past four years, Kueffner

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It took Kueffner two months to write and produce the music for “Anomaly,” and he said generally three hours of work goes into every minute of sound in

each film.

Though Kueffner has not seen the film in full yet, he was given scene cues to match the score with what is happening on screen.

“The composer is always one of the last parts of the process,” he said. “I’m hoping to see [the film] any day now.”

Other local musicians contributed to the music in “Anomaly.” Kueffner collaborated with the Sounds of Sawnee concert band, which supplied woodwinds for the project, as well as Ben Bauemert of Atlanta band “My Rebel Episode,” who provided guitar effects.

Russian violinist and violist Maria Grigoryeva and cellist Lyudmila Kadyrbaeva also provided the orchestral music for the film.

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“Mark was great to work with,” he said. “He’s very knowledgeable about music and film recording.”

For every project he works on, Kueffner watches the footage a few times over to get a sense of the tone. “With this movie I came up with three or so basic themes and I’ll work variations off those themes,” he said.

“I think Mark wanted to set up a feeling of foreboding and tension,” Davis said. “It worked very well.”

In the past year, Kueffner has scored four movies, several webisodes for Atlanta filmmaker Lamont Pierre and music for cable television networks.

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posing music for more than 25 years. In his four years of experience composing for film and television, he has amassed 25 IMDb credits. His television credits include work for the History Channel, National Geographic, Discovery, TVOne and TLC. This is the second horror film score Kueffner has composed this year, after Lung II, a film by Phil Stevens released in February.

The trailer for “Anomaly” reached IMDb’s Most Popular Trailers list in May. The Facebook page for the film has more than 10,000 likes, and the trailer on Facebook has more than 600,000 views.

Kueffner will write and produce the scores for two more films by Batista.

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End Human Trafficking Now holds event at Pastis

By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — When people think of the term “human trafficking,” typically places in North Fulton don’t come to mind. However, that is precisely where many cases of the trafficking of children is happening right before our eyes.

A human trafficking open discussion by End Human Trafficking Now took place June 26 at Pastis in Roswell as a wine and dine event. Director, and Rotary Action Group Against Child Slavery Chair Cokkie Eaker, along with Holly Beach, business development manager at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, opened the event to those in attendance as Dorsey Jones, a former trafficked child spoke about her experiences.

“The slavery issue is a 36 million people issue,” Eaker said. “It’s some-

thing that very much exists in the present.”

Eaker expanded upon common assumptions about sex trafficking: that “only Asian women get sex trafficked” and “it’s not happening in my neighborhood.”

These assumptions prove false based on studies done by End Human Trafficking Now and cases on the news that display places like Alpharetta and Roswell as having this problem.

Eaker described how the sex trafficking industry is so big in areas like North Fulton because of the money that exists.

“Slavery never ended because it is such a big business,” she said. “(It’s a) $150 billion industry, that’s exactly what it is — an industry.”

In a chart shown during the presentation, statistics showed that 42

percent of sex traffickers are from the northern area outside the perimeter with only 9 percent buyers present at or near the airport.

“That’s where the money is,” Eaker said.

Dave McCleary, founder of End Human Trafficking Now, said events like this are being pushed to be held more frequently to maintain awareness about the human trafficking issue.

He said nearly all victims of sex trafficking are girls in the 12-14 age range with some as young as 9.

“It starts with us in our community,” he said. “What we can do is invest in their lives. It’s so important that we engage.”

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“All my life I walked in shame,” she said. “Today I don’t have to do that anymore.”

Based on her experience, Jones told guests that getting involved is the best thing to do and that her life is a living example of someone who has overcome the struggles of the human trafficking industry.

“I am hope for the hopeless,” she said. “Let’s be about the business and take care of the business.”

End Human Trafficking Now will continue to hold discussions throughout the year to continue to raise awareness of the issue.

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Join the Fun! Students from the KSU Jazz Program play in Heart of Roswell Park. From left, Christian Artieda, Janna Graham and Drew Lloyd.

Art Around Roswell hosts Heart of Roswell Park concert

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By KELSEY ASHER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Art colors the lives of all who view it. Roswell proves no exception. As part of Roswell’s firstever sculpture tour, Art Around Roswell hosted a free concert in Heart of Roswell Park featuring Kennesaw State University musicians on June 25th.

The city teamed with the Roswell Arts fund to form Art Around Roswell and to present 10 established works of art on loan to the city by the artists. The sculptures stay displayed in select Roswell parks from April through December 2016.

This particular event highlighted the sculpture Gothic Bike Rack by Suzy Hendrix.

“The purpose of our monthly community events is to highlight Art Around sculptures and promote traffic to the sites and participation with the many monthly activities we are offering,” said Roswell Arts Fund founder Rochelle Mucha.

The sculpture features stained glass

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that pays homage to the gothic architecture of European churches, coming together into a functional bike rack for use on downtown Roswell’s Canton Street.

“We try to keep the tour fresh and exciting,” said Katherine Jones, cultural services manager for the city. “It’s nice to visit the sculptures on your own, but bringing people to a bigger event like this is a great way to get people to come out.”

Students from the KSU Jazz program entertained patrons while exposing them to yet another art form.

“Music is always related to other forms of art,” said KSU musician Christian Artieda. “If you look throughout the history of music, you can relate it to paintings and different sculptures.”

All of the 10 works of art are on sale as either a gift to the city or for individual businesses, schools and other organizations. Pieces could stay in their current parks or relocate to a campus of choice. Complete price lists and descriptions are posted on artaroundroswell.org.

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We saw this as a great opportunity to partner with (the schools) to get things jump started.

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Community figures along with Wal-Mart staff break ground on the new North Forsyth location.

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Students from North Forsyth High School, from left Tanner Copeland, Maggie Shepherd and Taylor Phillips hold the check from Wal-Mart for their school’s rotary foundation.

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the golf fields, the park. We try and look where our customers are at. We don’t expect our customers to have to travel great distances to us. If we can built closer to them and make it a more convenient shopping experience, then we definitely will do that.”

Wilkins said as Wal-Mart chooses communities to build in, the company also tries to reach out and help the citizens.

With the help of Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, Wal-Mart was able to create a potential partnership, including a farm-to-table program with North Forsyth high and middle schools andT:\ADS_2015\NFAYP helping with the schools’ green-

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Wal-Mart has officially come to town in North Forsyth.

The superstore’s newest location at 3555 Browns Bridge Road, or Ga. 369, west of Ga. 400 will be on 45 acres.

The company broke ground June 24.

The store will be 185,000 square feet with a fresh grocery, dry goods, general merchandise, pharmacy, tire and lube express and optical.

This project has been in the works since 2003, according to Glen Wilkins, director of public affairs and govern-

ment relations for Wal-Mart. However due to the economy, the project was delayed. Now that construction has begun, a spring 2017 opening is predicted.

He said the company is happy their customers won’t have to drive as far to get to one of their stores.

“They won’t have to get on 400 and head on down the road or go to Dawsonville and spend their money elsewhere,” he said.

The location was chosen in large part for its access to Ga. 400.

“We understand where the growth is,” Wilkins said. “When you look at the houses that are around here, you have

houses.

Getting students involved is something Mills, whose district covers this area, is the most excited about.

“We’re hoping this program will take off and they’ll be able to sell their produce in the store,” Mills said.

At the groundbreaking, the company presented a check to North Forsyth High’s Principal Jeff Cheney to go toward greenhouse expenses.

“We saw this as a great opportunity to partner with (the schools) to get things jump started,” Wilkins said. “We want to let people know, while we are going to be selling a lot here, we also want to give back.”

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Getting deep with networking You may not realize this, but right now, as you are reading this article, if not in North Fulton, somewhere in Atlanta, there are a group of business folks mingling GEOFF SMITH in the hopes of Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com eventually passing referrals that will lead to money. It is called networking.

This happens at every level of the business-spectrum, from personal insurance agents looking for leads, to corporate executives mingling at the Super Bowl.

When I first became a mortgage banker, I had just left a job where I managed the front office for a small, high-tech printed circuit board manufacturing operation.

My focus was on sales and marketing. Other than a few jobs we did for incubators at Georgia Tech, all of our clients were outside Georgia. It was a fun and incredibly demanding job where I got to work with a number of cutting-edge start-ups looking to change the world with their electronic devices. (I got to ‘advise’ engineers at Tesla on using flexible printed circuit boards. Of all the start-ups we worked with, none of them asked as many, or smarter questions than those folks).

The company-owner decided to consolidate the company into his larger, more broad-based operation in Chicago. I do love Chicago, but there was no way I was moving my family out of my hometown.

At that time, my old friend and fellow Chattahoochee High School classmate (class of ’93 – paws up!)

Damian Cook was a year into opening the Atlanta branch of Assurance Financial with his longtime workmate Jody Zaparaniuk.

I used to be in construction and

real estate, so I knew the industry.

Being a mortgage banker scratched a lot of itches for me and I jumped in with full force (is there any other way to do it when you have a family to help support?).

I studied everything I could about the mortgage industry. I got my license and I was ready to unleash

Networking isn’t about running a room. It’s about establishing deep relationships with people whose trust you have earned in one way or another. myself onto the local real estate scene.

I needed to get out and meet the right people, and networking was the easiest way to do that.

I quickly learned that every minute of every day there is a group of small-business people meeting somewhere – I just had to find them.

And that became easy after I met Joel Peskin. Joel is a carpet cleaner from New York City who runs a website and newsletter called Joelslist.com. His weekly newsletters list nearly every networking event in the north Metro area.

He has since moved on to actually plan and host large networking

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events. But his list set my agenda each week.

Every day I would show up to a group of complete strangers and talk about mortgages. It was a great way for me to learn how to talk about mortgages in a way that people listened, but it wasn’t a great networking strategy.

Networking isn’t about running a room. It’s about establishing deep relationships with people whose trust you have earned in one way or another.

My favorite networking group is the Greater North Fulton Chamber’s ProAlliance that meets at 7:30 every Wednesday morning.

There are about 60+ people there every week. While some come and go, I’ve made some good, long-time business friends there.

Every week there is someone new who comes in ready to ‘own the room’ – schmooze, joke, be loud and maybe believe that we all will fall in line. I call them shooting stars.

They are usually looking to scoop up a bunch of quick referrals, which never happens, so they leave.

Good networking is about earning trust and learning about the people in the room – not the products. Take Joel for example. For years I thought he just cleaned carpets and had a knack for networking. After getting to know him better, I found out he used to be a roadie for several 80s bands, and he was a serious contender for making the USA luge team. What a cool guy!

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For example, if you currently have 30-day terms and can extend this time to 45 or 60 days, you’ll have more time to pay the bill and create a positive impact to your cash flow.

Getting a discount on your purchases is also a point of negotiation for supplier terms. Suppliers will typically offer a percentage discount, like taking a 1 percent-discount off your invoice, if you pay them quicker.

This could help you reduce your costs of goods sold, which translates to more profit for your business.

Renegotiating your supplier terms, especially with those that you are doing more business with, may help you on both payment timing and discounts.

Creating a win/win scenario where your supplier is getting paid quicker and you are getting a bigger discount is one example of how this might work.

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NEWBUSINESSSPOTLIGHTS Tiff’s Treats Cookie Delivery opens in Alpharetta

Yifan’s Cooking School opens in Johns Creek Business name: Yifan’s Cooking School About: Yifan provides catering service, parties and event hosting with unique family-style authentic Chinese cuisine. They also offer cooking classes on traditional Chinese dishes.

Owner: Fan Wang Opened: April 2016 Address: 10820 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 370, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Phone: 404-372-4386 Website: www.yifancooking.com

Business name: Tiff’s Treats Cookie Delivery About: Tiff’s Treats is famous for bringing hot, fresh-from-the-oven cookies and brownies to hungry treat lovers everywhere. Order on-demand or for a future warm cookie moment.

Owners: Tiffany Taylor-Chen and Leon Chen Opened: June 6, 2016 Address: 3665 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 10, Alpharetta GA 30005 Phone: 404-649-6290 Website: www.cookiedelivery.com

Local Realtors give back with Canine Assistants MILTON, Ga. — Agents, staff and even the top brass from Keller Williams Realty gathered on Thursday, May 12 for a day of service at the Milton Canine Assistants, which breeds, trains and places service dogs. The Keller Williams staff donned their red shirts and cheerfully mowed, raked, power washed and cleaned barns, kennels and bathrooms. They also donated a truckload of supplies

Business name: Eye Associates of North Atlanta, LLC About: Eye Associates of North Atlanta is a new ophthalmology practice in Alpharetta operated by Dr. Shah, a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract surgery.

SHAH Services include annual eye exams, cataract evaluation, astigmatism correction, glaucoma treatment, laser procedures and more.

Owners: Dr. Anand Shah Opened: May 23, 2016 Address: 5755 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 94, Alpharetta GA 30022 Phone: 404-767-8287 Website: www.eyeassociatesofnorthatlanta. com

BUSINESSBRIEFS for the pups, including dog bowls, paper goods, tennis balls and a canine favorite – peanut butter.

Red Day is an annual day of service for Keller Williams nationwide. The day was selected in honor of founder Mo Anderson’s birthday. In a company that prides itself on giving back to the community, Red Day is a day specifically set aside for service. Canine Assistants was the focus of the South Forsyth’s office service this year because of all they do for disabled people across the country.

Their dogs are trained to help children and adults with special needs complete everyday tasks, such as turning lights on and off, opening and closing doors, pulling wheelchairs, retrieving dropped objects, summoning help, and providing secure companionship.

More importantly, these dogs can eliminate feelings of fear, isolation and loneliness felt by their human companions.

A satisfied Canine Assistant recipient put it best, “My dog makes my wheelchair disappear.”

The team at Keller Williams Realty gives back by helping local service dog breeders and trainers Canine Assistants with their service.

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Rountree Group welcomes new Fintech client Kasasa ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta-based Rountree Group Integrated Communications has added Kasasa, a financial technology client, to its client roster. The firm is assisting Kasasa with integrated communications campaigns in several markets across the United States.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Kasasa is an award-winning financial technology and marketing services company that provides branded retail banking products and services to community financial institutions.

“We wanted a team that had a successful track record of strategizing and executing integrated com-

munications campaigns across the country,” said Keith Brannan, chief marketing officer for Kasasa.

“Rountree Group has a firm handle on how we work with our clients to ensure they are successful, and will be a great ambassador of our brand.”

“The financial technology industry has experienced substantial growth recently, and Kasasa is a leading brand in the industry,” said Rountree Group President Don Rountree. “We value the opportunity and look forward to working with Kasasa to grow its brand across the country.”

Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery welcomes new member ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Dr. Burke Robinson, owner of Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery, has announced the newest member to his team, Michelel Gilio. She focuses exclusively on delivering facial plastic surgery, skin care and aesthetic injectable options.

Giglio, a certified physician’s assistant and advanced aesthetic GIGLIO injector, is recognized as a national trainer for both Allergan and Galderma Aesthetics – a leader in the neurotoxins and dermal fillers for the cosmetic’s industry.

Giglio is known for her cosmetic artistry and offers innovative and advanced injection techniques for facial rejuvenation.

She is now scheduling patients. To make an appointment, call 770-667-3090. Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery is located at 3400 C. Old Milton Parkway, Suite 515, Alpharetta. Visit robinsonfps. com for information.

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Kathleen’s Catch nets happy customers Fresh fish markets land in Johns Creek, now Milton

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JOHNS CREEK/MILTON, Ga. – Kathleen Hulsey had spent most of her adult life in construction, so why is she working “harder than ever” running two fish markets?

Well, like any good spouse, she blames it all on her mate.

“My husband Mike has been in the business for 30 years, and is now the retail manager for Inland Seafood. They sell fresh seafood to big retail customers such as Publix and Kroger. Friends were always asking him to bring home some fresh fish. Then it got to be friends of friends were asking, and then it was friends of the friends of the friends,” said Hulsey.

“I got tired meeting people in church parking lots. So I got a business license and started a business. There is a real need for a fresh fish market and no one else was doing it. Now people who really like their fish come to me.”

She set up shop in 2011 in Johns Creek at the first Kathleen’s Catch on Medlock Bridge Road next to Viande Rouge and Trattoria 141. She says people like the fact that her fish come directly to her. It doesn’t go to a warehouse first where it sits for a couple of days and then goes to a store. So her fish are days fresher to begin with.

“People like to deal with people who know how to prepare fish. They like to know where their fish comes from. Publix and Kroger don’t even have me on their radar,” she said. “There is such a demand for a fish monger people knew

Kathleen’s Catch in Crabapple.

in the cities where they grew up.”

Hulsey would have preferred a better economic climate than 2011 offered, but she sensed people would respond to the kind of fish market she wanted to have. And she was right. Her background had been construction, but nothing was happening then. And she had begun to develop her passion for the fish market.

She runs a specialty market. Lobster tails are in season now, and her customers love them and her lobster rolls.

“I sell a boatload of them when they’re in season like now,” she said.

Crabs, Copper River sockeye salmon – that’s wild salmon – and farm salmon if it’s from the right farms.

“Farm fish is the way of the future if we’re going to be sustainable. But you have to know which farms do it right, and we do. We only buy from the best in the world,” she said. “That means no antibiotics. Farming is needed, but we HATCHER HURD/HERALD support the farmers Fresh crabs await customers. They can also buy Kathwho do it right.” leen’s homemade crab cakes.

Who is her typical

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Kathleen Hulsey, right, and daughter Sara team up to run Kathleen’s Catch in Johns Creek and Crabapple.

customer? People who are sophisticated about seafood, says Hulsey.

Monique Walker in Milton says she comes to Kathleen’s “all the time.”

“Everything is always fresh. And everybody is always so helpful and they tolerate my three-year-old,” Walker said. “I like just about everything here and their crab cakes are great.”

Hulsey says her customers understand why her market is different from other places in North Fulton.

“They know why my tuna is better.

They have to make a second stop to get my tuna, but they know it is worth it.”

Why is her tuna better? Some farmers “gas” their tuna to blow up the blood cells and make the meat very red.

It is all right to a point, but sometimes it is done to disguise bad fish, she says.

“I can judge by the color, and if it is too red, I won’t buy it. We also sell yellowfin tuna that is not gassed at all.”

Kathleen’s also has fresh rainbow trout, catfish, walleye and more.

She buys as local as she can get. Her shrimp comes from Buford, S.C., or instate from Darien. But she can get good halibut and Alaskan salmon too.

Then there is snapper, grouper and gulf triggerfish from the east Atlantic.

She makes orange roughy every day.

But no tilapia. She said it’s too high in omega 5 and is mostly frozen. People who don’t like fish eat tilapia because

it has no taste. Then they do up their other specialties such as crab cakes, tuna salad and shrimp scampi.

“We make it fresh from the fresh food here at the store. All our fish are fresh, never frozen except for Chilean sea bass. It just has too far to come,” she said.

And even then, the sea bass is from ships that document they fish only in approved waters.

She has a truck arrive every morning except Sunday (she’s open 7 days 10 to 7 but the trucks don’t run Sundays).

Now her daughter Sara Hulsey is a believer, and she is running the Milton market in Crabapple. It is quite the family affair. She has known her manager Ashley Sanchez since she was in eighth grade.

“We’re like family here. But you have to find the right people. It is very hard work. You know, it is the hardest work I’ve ever done in my life and I don’t want to do anything else,” Hulsey said.

You can check what is on hand at kathleenscatch.com. Hulsey’s customers know to call ahead for some items to be set aside. Don’t come in at 6:45 in the evening and expect to find halibut, she says.

“You really don’t want to buy seafood from someone who never runs out,” she said.

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CALENDAR WE THE RUNNERS

ROSWELL FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA The city of Roswell and Roswell Rotary will host a community celebration with giant inflatables, carnival games, food trucks and more. Live music will be performed by the Last Call Band and Banks and Shane. The festivities will be held Monday, July 4, 5:30 p.m. at Sweetapple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road, Roswell. Fireworks begin at dusk. More information can be found at roswellgov.com.

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FOURTH OF JULY: JULY 4TH PICNIC CELEBRATION

What: Join the city of Johns Creek for a day of food and fun in its annual 4th of July picnic celebration.

When: Friday, July 1, noon Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace

FAIRGROUND FOURTH FESTIVITIES

What: Come see a dance contest, food, vendors and children’s activities at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Free admission and parking.

When: Sunday, July 3, 6-11 p.m.

Where: 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

BBQ AND BLUEGRASS AT BARRINGTON HALL

What: Barrington Hall will host this annual event to celebrate the Fourth of July with food, family and friends. Music will be provided by the Smokerise Bluegrass Band.

When: Monday, July 4, 11 a.m.-5p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: 770-640-3855

EVENTS:

STEAM ENGINE PARADE

What: See the Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade, a Cumming July Fourth tradition. The steam engine parade ends at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

When: Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Tribble Gap Road and Woodland Drive intersection, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

4TH OF JULY IN ALPHARETTA

What: Alpharetta will celebrate the Fourth of July with live music and fireworks. The event is free, but some food vendors and children’s activities will have fees.

When: Monday, July 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

BBQ AND TURTLE RACE

What: The Foster House is once again hosting its annual BBQ and Turtle Race. The turtle race is free and begins at 1 p.m.

When: Monday, July 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: The Foster House, 305 West Main St., Cumming More info: foster-house.com

What: Register for the half marathon, 5K or 10K races along the Big Creek Greenway benefiting Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Foundation. Children under 10 can join the half-mile Sparkler Trot. Price includes t-shirt and bag.

When: Monday, July 4, 6:30 a.m., race times vary Where: Fowler Park 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: $40 for the 5K, $50 for the 10K, $65 for the half marathon More info and registration: rungeorgia. com

“THE CIVIL WAR IN GEORGIA” CLASS

What: Barrington Hall will host author and historian Michael K. Shaffer for four consecutive Tuesday nights to teach a course on the Civil War. When: Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26; 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Hall Drive, Roswell Cost: $125 More info and registration: wbrowning@ roswellgov.com, 770-640-3855

COOKING CLASSES AT BARRINGTON HALL

What: The historic kitchen of Barrington Hall is opening its doors for an evening cooking class. Chef Wendy Gay will teach how to create a “Great American Steakhouse Dinner,” complete with sides and dessert.

When: Tuesday, July 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info and registration: 770-640-3855

SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM FAMILY, FUN, FLICKS & FOOD TRUCKS

What: “Field of Dreams” will play for free at Milton High School as part of B98.5’s “B at the Movies” series along with concessions, games and prizes.

The event starts at 7 p.m., and the movie plays at dusk.

When: Saturday, July 2, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us, 678-2422533

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OPEN HOUSE

What: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be holding a volunteer information session and open house.

Multiple volunteer opportunities are available.

When: Saturday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.

Where: 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Alpharetta More info and registration: vgibson@ habitat.org, 770-415-1633

What: The Computer Museum will be open to the public on select days. One of the top vintage computer collections in the world, the exhibit includes the earliest computers and video games.

When: July 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd. Suite 200, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children ages 5-17 More info: computermuseumofamerica. com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks.

When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: GRACE AND THE VICTORY RIDERS

What: Grace and the Victory Riders will perform as part of the free Roswell Riverside Sounds Concert Series. At least two food trucks will be on location from 6-9 p.m.

When: Saturday, July 2, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

THE ADVENTURES OF THE GINGERBREAD MAN

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS:

What: All Hands Productions will bring a retelling of the Adventures of the Gingerbread Man as part of the library’s summer reading initiative.

Event is free.

When: Wednesday, July 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

LANCE PRICE BAND

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: The Lance Price Band will perform outdoors as part of the free Thursday Nights Summer Concert Series.

Activities start at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m.

When: Thursday, July 7, 6-9 p.m.

Where: The Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: collectionforsyth.com

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ROSWELL’S SUMMER PUPPET SERIES

What: Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” presents “Travelin’ Tales” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series. Show times available at roswellgov.com.

When: July 5-9 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per ticket, children under 2 get in free.

More info: 770-594-6232, roswellgov. com

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB MEETING

What: The Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library Book Club is inviting new members to join. Copies of the books will be available for book club members at the circulation desk.

When: Tuesday, July 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: DNA IS FOR FAMILIES

What: Scientists and students from the Georgia State University Bio-Bus program will put on a presentation about DNA, genes and inheritance with hands-on activities. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

When: Friday, July 1, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

SATURDAY COLOR – FOR ADULTS

What: The library invites High Schoolers and adults for a free opportunity to get creative with coloring. Pencils and sheets will be provided.

When: Saturdays, through Oct. 29, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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What: Hostess Stephanie Kelly invites everyone to explore the world of knitting in a free crafts meeting and class.

When: Sundays, through Aug. 28, 3-5 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

MAGIC AND VENTRILOQUISM WITH KEITH KARNOK

What: Come join Keith Karnok and his cast of puppets, including his talking bird “Vern,” for a free show combining magic and ventriloquism.

When: Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions.

When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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What: Learn meditation techniques for beginners in this free and open to the public program. Suggested for ages 10 and up.

When: Sunday, July 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

What: Pet adoptions.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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What: Everyone is invited to attend this free English as a second language class and discussion. It will focus on conversational English for learners of all levels.

When: Tuesday, July 5, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

ALONZO BODDEN

What: Alonzo Bodden, season 3 winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” will perform at the Punchline Comedy Club.

When: July 1-3 Where: 3652 Roswell Road NW, Atlanta Cost: $25 More info and tickets: punchline.com

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Getting outside… way outside!

Independence Day is right on top of us. Have you made your plans?

I have.

As we speak, I’m 30-something-thousand feet above the ocean somewhere between Alpharetta STEVE HUDSON and the western Get Outside Georgia, Pacific, heading Chattahoochee Media Group west and south to what is sure to be an adventure of the remember-it-allyour-life kind.

My destination is the island of Palau. If you’re a map person like me, you’ll find it near the Philippines.

Why Palau? The short answer is “pure adventure!” Hiking, fishing, snorkeling and who knows what other great things await there. It’s a trip of a lifetime, and I’m stoked.

The longer answer, though, has something to do with breaking boundaries.

What does that have to do with outdoor adventure in Georgia?

The title of this little column is “Get Outside Georgia.” Taken one way, I suppose you could say that I am really and truly following my own direction. I’m getting outside Georgia…in fact, it would be hard to get much farther away than I’ll be these next couple of weeks.

There’s another way to look at it too, though, and that’s to think of outdoor adventure – any outdoor adventure -- as a means of getting outside of your comfort zone.

Sometimes, outdoor adventuring stays within the realm of the known.

Let’s say I’m hiking a favorite trail. I know where it goes and how long it takes to get there. I know what I’ll see and what will happen along the way.

Yes, I’m adventuring outdoors, but I’m staying within the boundaries of the known.

Now and then, though, I get the urge to go beyond that. Even something as seemingly mundane as hiking a new trail stretches those boundaries a little bit. Boundary stretching of any kind, even something simple like that, is exhilarating and occasionally a little scary.

But what happens when you go beyond those boundaries (whether you’re hiking that new trail or getting on a plane that’s bound for an island on the other side of the world)?

Uh-oh! You find yourself leaving your comfort zone is what happens.

And I admit it. There’s something nice about comfort zones. They’re, well, comfortable.

But there’s an undeniable feeling of independence once you decide to go beyond your comfort zone on an adventure that’s altogether new.

Here’s my Independence Day challenge to you. Try a new adventure!

Hike a new trail. Canoe a new river.

Zip a zip line, wriggle through a cave, ride a raft down a whitewater river.

It’s liberating – once you make the decision to do it!

Making the decision to go is the hard part. I debated the Pacific trip for a long time, for it’s so very far out of my comfort zone.

But my daughter, a seasoned traveler, said to me, “Just do it. There’s a whole world out there, and it’s great!”

So my adventure the next couple of weeks will be in Micronesia. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Meanwhile, break free of your boundaries this Independence Day. Think about stretching those boundaries. Because Daughter of Mine is right, and there’s a whole world of experience out there waiting for you.

Where will your next adventure be?

There are many excellent summertime hiking opportunities in our area, including the great trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Learn about those great hikes in Steve Hudson’s book Hiking the Hooch.

It’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon or at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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COMMUNITY

Deerfield apartment fire promptly contained No injuries; 2 pets rescued

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MILTON, Ga. – An apartment fire early Sunday morning at Camden Apartments on Deerfield Parkway severely damaged three end units, but no injuries were reported, and prompt response by local fire units prevented the spread of the blaze.

Camden resident Joanna Leung said she woke up about 12:30 a.m. June 26, to the fire alarm going off. She quickly got outside and stood in the parking lot with other residents when Milton and Alpharetta fire units began to arrive on the scene.

“All three floors were burning, and we watched as the balconies just collapsed,” Leung said. “I was relieved when the [fire] trucks came.”

Milton Deputy Fire Chief Mark Stephens said Monday that the fire was still under investigation, but that it appeared to have started outside the building, probably on the middle level.

Asked if the fire might have started from a barbecue grill left unattended, Stephens said he could not say until the investigation was completed. He could only say that the fire appeared to have started on the exterior of the building on the middle floor.

Three Milton engines and two ladder trucks responded plus to units from Alpharetta as part of the cities’ mutual response agreement. Two pets were found and rescued. They appeared healthy after firefighters gave them oxygen, Stephens said.

“It appears three units received fire

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Camden Apartments on Deerfield Parkway in Milton suffered damage from an exterior fire, but the building’s fire alarm ensured everyone got out safely.

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Heat from the fire melted these blinds on the third floor. damage and three more had smoke or water damage,” Stephens said. “The fire started at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.”

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The fire, which began outside the structure, destroyed the balconies of the three end units.

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Civil War historian to speak at Cumming American Legion CUMMING, Ga. — Joseph P. Byrd IV, a noted Civil War historian, will act as the keynote speaker July 11 at the American Legion Post 307 He will speak at 6:30 p.m. at the Ga. National Guard Armory, 100 Aquatic Circle, Cumming.

Byrd is a seventh-generation Georgian with 15 direct and collateral ancestors who served in the Confederate Army, including Maj. William E. Simmons who was part of the 16th Georgia Infantry and the 3rd Battalion Georgia Sharp-

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Recently, 19 local students completed the Forsyth County Fire Department Junior Fire Academy.

Participants had an exciting week

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 female friend who said she took the car and a few items of value while the woman was in the hospital. The deputy spoke to this woman who said she discussed this with the homeowner while she was in the hospital.

The friend brought over the truck with a few boxes of the missing items.

The woman then said she remembered the woman saying she was going to keep a few items safe.

There were a few more items missing, but the friend reportedly didn’t have them. No charges were filed.

E-cigarette fallout leads to slashed tire FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After arguing over an e-cigarette, a man’s tires

learning all about what it takes to be a firefighter, especially the importance of teamwork and leadership. They learned about fire safety, search and rescue, how to use a fire extinguisher and more from Forsyth County firefighters. This was the sixth year the Forsyth County Fire Department has offered the free camp. were slashed.

A man told a deputy with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office he had been staying over at a friend’s house, playing video games, when another friend arrived to hang out.

The newcomer and the man had had a falling out over an e-cigarette, left at the friend’s house, that was later sold without the owner knowing.

In an effort to clear the air, the friend invited the two over so they could all be friends again. The newcomer played a few games and showed the two other men his new knife, then left when the topic of the e-cigarette came up.

When the man went to leave the next morning, he noticed his rear driver side tire was slashed and his tag was stolen from the car.

He told deputies he believes the knife he was shown was used to slash the tires. However, the newcomer denied any involvement and stopped answering calls.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service Georgia Transmission Corporation: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Public Review SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and RUS’s Environmental and Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Part 1970) in relation to possible financial assistance for a proposed project by Georgia Transmission Corporation. The project consists of building a 230 kV transmission line and modifying associated facilities in Forsyth County, Georgia. Georgia Transmission Corporation may request that RUS provide financial assistance for the project. RUS may consider a funding request, thereby making it an undertaking subject to review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 USC 470(f), and its implementing regulation, “Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR Part 800). 2 DATES: Written comments on this Notice must be received on or before 14 days from the issuance of this Notice.

ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the EA or for further information, contact: Ms. Lauren McGee Rayburn, Environmental Scientist, USDA/Rural Development, 84 Coxe Ave., Suite 1E, Asheville, NC 28801; telephone: (202) 695-2540; fax: (202) 690-0649, or e-mail: lauren.rayburn@wdc.usda.gov. A copy of the EA may be viewed at the Forsyth County Public Library, located at: 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA 30040.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Georgia Transmission Corporation (Georgia Transmission) proposes to construct 7.4 miles of 230 kV line to connect the Cumming 230 kV Substation to the Pinecrest (formerly known as the Sharon Springs) 230/115 kV Switching Station. Line construction would require new equipment at the existing substation and switching station, although no new land disturbance would be required at the Cumming Substation. The transmission line would primarily follow existing road or highway righ-of-way.

As part of its environmental review process, RUS must also take into account the effect of the proposed Project on historic properties in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.2(d)(3), the Agency is using its procedures for public involvement under NEPA to meet is responsibilities to solicit and consider the views of the public during Section 106 review. Accordingly, 3 comments submitted in response to the EA will be considered by agency decision makers under Section 106 as well as NEPA. Alternatives considered by RUS and Georgia Transmission include (a) no action alternative, (b) electrical alternatives, and (c) alternative routes. An environmental report that describes the project in detail and discusses its anticipated environmental impacts was prepared by Georgia Transmission. RUS has reviewed and accepted the document as its EA for the proposed project. The EA is available for public review at the addresses provided in this Notice. Questions and comments should be sent to RUS at the mailing or e-mail addresses provided in this Notice. RUS should receive written comments on the EA on or before 14 days from the issuance of this Notice to ensure that they are considered in its environmental impact determination.

Should RUS, based on its EA, determine that the impacts of the construction and operation of the proposed project would have no significant environmental impact, it will prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Public notification of the FONSI would be published in newspapers with circulation in the project area. Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations, and completion of the environmental review requirements as prescribed in RUS’s Environmental Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Part 1970).

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