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Milton launches Teen Victim Impact Program Details crash victims, survivors MILTON, Ga. – In late June, Milton Municipal Court launched the Teen Victim Impact Program, an educational initiative to reduce teen traffic violations and deaths in car crashes. Drivers under 21 accused of traffic violations in Milton may now attend the two-hour program in lieu of the sixhour defensive driving course traditionally offered to reduce driver’s license point deductions. The program is designed to give judges an educational initiative in lieu of or in addition to fines and probation. The objective, say its creators, is to get rid of the “it won’t happen to me” mindset and reinforce the need to wear seat belts. The program contains
real stories of teens killed in crashes, including one story of a teen survivor. “This has more real-life applications, and we felt it would be much more successful,” said Clerk of Court Brooke Lappin. Milton Chief Judge Brian Hansford brought the program to Milton after learning of its success in reducing teen fatalities elsewhere. Plans are underway to implement the same program in the Roswell Municipal Court, where he also presides. “I believe the court’s mission with young drivers is not necessarily to punish, but to preserve lives. I hope this program catches on in all of North Fulton and that more young lives can be saved,” he said. “Something this real can help prevent future fatalities.” For more information, visit www.tvip.org.
Ron and Paul Jarvis netted an 11-foot sturgeon while on a fishing trip in Canada.
Local 19-year-old catches huge white sturgeon in Canada First father-son fishing trip on Fraser River By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com
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MILTON, Ga. — When father and son Ron and Paul Jarvis of Milton traveled to the Fraser River in Canada, they hoped their first fishing trip together would be the trip of a lifetime. June 12, the first day of their trip, Paul caught an 11-foot-10-inch sturgeon weighing close to 900 pounds. The father-son duo were still reeling in a 6-foot sturgeon when one of the other lines pulled. The white giant then jumped out of the water
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despite Paul’s best efforts, the fish didn’t budge from the bottom of the river, more than once nearly pulling him overboard. But after another hour, Paul had completely pulled it into the boat. Paul heard about sturgeon watching the show “River Monsters.” “I heard how big they get and how much of a fight they put up, and just how amazing these fish are,” Paul said. “I’ve always wanted to try to catch one, or at least see one.” Paul is a rising sophomore at University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and a graduate of Mill Springs Academy in Alpharetta.
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If the butt-print fits you must convict MILTON, Ga. – Instead of fingerprints, a suspect’s buttprint was left behind at a crime scene. According to police, someone broke into a barn on Thompson Road over the past three months. At first, a chainsaw went missing. Then, June 16, the victims reported several sets of keys. Someone entered the barn using an unlocked window, leaving a butt-print in the pollen on the window sill. Outside the barn, a large boulder was also missing, which the owners called odd. It was large enough to need either several people or construction equipment to move it.
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ROSWELL, Ga. – A Dawsonville man is suspected of taking a car for a test drive and never returning. A representative of Gravity Auto on Ga. 9 said a man showing an identity of a Dawsonville man, came into the business June 11 and looked at a black BMW 6 Series car, valued at $17,400. The suspect was allowed to take the car for a test drive. He never returned and contact
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Employee charged with $10K theft ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An employee at a North Point Mall store was arrested June 17 after allegedly taking more than $10,000 from her employers. The employee, Ashley Nicole Gibson, 26, of Atlanta, reportedly had been pocketinging cash from the store for months, taking it from the nightly deposit bags. Management noticed they that the store receipts did not always match up. They tracked the thefts to Gibson, who allegedly admitted to stealing the $10,327 to cover bills. She was arrested for felony theft.
How much do you need that clothing? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Woodstock student was arrested June 17 after allegedly trying to steal nearly $500 in clothing from Macy’s. Store employees told police they saw Victoria Harper Murphy, 22, of Woodstock, select clothing items from throughout the store and enter a dressing room where she placed them into her purse. She then went to the swimwear section of the store and repeated the process. Murphy then tried to leave the store without paying. In all, she was found with $447 in clothing and charged with
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Driving lesson 1: Don’t tailgate cops ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Duluth woman was arrested June 17 for drug possession after she allegedly was following too close to a police car. Police say the car driven by Donna Georgiea Georgieva, 21, of Duluth was following a police cruiser so closely, the officer inside could not see her headlights in his rearview mirror. Georgieva had a suspended license and allegedly exhibited signs she was under the influence of a substance. A search of the car turned up a flask with alcohol in it and a baggie containing mushrooms. Georgieva was arrested for driving too closely, driving on a suspended license, having an open container and possession of schedule I drugs.
Road rage turns violent JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A case of road rage on Medlock Bridge Road nearly turned violent June 20 when a driver was threatened with a knife. The victim told police she was driving on Medlock Bridge about 6:15 p.m. when a red four-door Ford changed lanes in front of her, nearly causing a collision. She honked her horn. A short time later, the victim reported she saw the same
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Boat renters ‘lost’ on lake CUMMING, Ga. — A man contacted his pontoon boat rental company to report his group was “lost,” according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. The driver of the boat, Robert Hernandez, 24, was later charged with boating under the influence and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center. On June 21, the owner of The Bait Shop off Bald Ridge Road told deputies he got a call from a customer who rented a pontoon boat. The customer said the group was lost somewhere near Lake Lanier Islands. Deputies searched the lake and passed a boat fitting the description and offered assistance. The driver of the pontoon boat first stopped the boat then began to operate in reverse, nearly striking the side of the patrol boat. After pulling the boat over, the driver said the group was lost. After tests, deputies determined Hernandez was intoxicated and he was arrested and charged.
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DUI arrests ►► Melissa Greene Godfriaux,
38, of Braselton was arrested June 12 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Christine Renee Roberts, 46, of Buford was arrested June 14 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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Alpharetta for DUI. ►► John Flake Weaver, 55, of Henderson Court, Alpharetta, was arrested June 10 on Deerfield Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and open container. ►► Tobi Lyn Bowers, 43, of Aderhold Way, Alpharetta, was arrested June 13 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Karen Fox O’Keefe, 49, of Chimney Bluff, Johns Creek, was arrested June 14 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure
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to maintain lane. ►► Kathleen G. Mikulak, 54, of Marietta was arrested June 13 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and improper u-turn. ►► Garfield S. Shouder, 39, of McDonough was arrested June 15 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and obstruction of an officer.
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MILTON, Ga. — Four Milton police officers participated in the Georgia Police and Fire Games golf events held in Bremer, taking home silver and bronze medals. Lt. Romney Scott, Sgt. Jason Griffin, Detective Christopher Bradshaw and Community Outreach Officer Ara Baronian participated in the four-man golf competition, taking home the bronze medal. Baronian earned the silver medal, placing second in the singles competition. “Last year, I beat the same guy by one stroke, and this year I lost to him by the same,” Baronian said. The Georgia Police and Fire Games were formed in Carrollton in 1984 and have grown from less than 300 to over 1,000 participants. —Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Walking parade July 4 Milton tradition returns By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – In the short time Milton has been a city – going on seven years now – it has managed to create a few traditions. One of these is the annual July 4 parade in Crabapple. The half-mile Crabapple Community Association’s Fourth of July Walking Parade will be held Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to get creative with their costumes and wagons and animals to walk the streets behind the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub in Crabapple. Afterward, vendors will be serving up fun, games
and drinks. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, including most patriotic adult, family pet and kid. Registration is encouraged. The North Fulton School of Music will perform as well. “We are hoping for between 125 and 150 people,” said Nancilee Wolfe, co-chair of the event for the CCA. The parade begins at 10 a.m., and participants are asked to arrive by 9:30 a.m. and gather at the Braeburn Commercial Buildings. Parking is available at the Crabapple Baptist Church and Strawberry Fields. A children’s activity area will be set up to be enjoyed after the parade. For more information, visit www.crabapplecommunityassociation.org.
The annual Milton Walking Parade will be July 4 in downtown Crabapple at 10 a.m. For information and registration, visit www.crabapplecommunityassociation.org.
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County Sheriff’s Office. It is not illegal to carry dogs in a truck bed, but Sanchez’s intoxicated state meant he was negligent of what the dog was doing, Regan said. A patrol deputy rushed the dog to a local animal hospital where it was treated for injuries to the front paws and bruising around the neck. The dog is in good condition and will remain at the animal hospital while recovering from injuries. Sanchez, of Cumming, was arrested, charged and taken to the Forsyth County Detention Center where his bond was set at $4,680.50. As of June 20, Sanchez was still in jail, but if he does make bond on Forsyth County Sheriff’s charges, he has a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold. This means possible deportation for the Mexican native.
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Milton-Windward Rotary has new home, president Now meets Mondays at St. Aidan’s MILTON, Ga. – Celebrating in historic Milton at Milton’s Cuisine Restaurant, the Milton-Windward Rotary Club installed Cindy Ringwall as the incoming club president for 2014-15. Not only is Ringwall a leader because of past service in United States Navy, she is an involved Milton resident, owner of a small technology-related Milton business with husband, Eric, a mother of two college-age students and a genuine servant leader at heart. Ringwall is making a difference in Milton and Rotary. She will lead the club as members serve the community and Light Up Rotary, the 2014-15 Rotary International theme. Outgoing President Mike Swago honored Bill Pinkerton with the Service Above Self Award and Jackie Pierce as Rotarian of the Year. The club changed names in 2014 from “Windward”
to “Milton-Windward.” The members are focused on establishing deep roots in the Milton community. Lunch is catered from Milton restaurants at their new Milton meeting location at St. Aidan’s Church, off Cogburn Road. The club is friends with the new Milton Library and the Milton Senior Center. Known as the “Education Club,” they serve the local schools with the Dictionary Project, scholarships and the Laws of Life essay sponsor. Habitat for Humanity, YMCA and North Fulton Community Charities are ongoing priorities to this compact size club who completed over 35 service projects last year. The Milton-Windward Rotary Club meets in Milton every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Milton 30004. —Jonathan Copsey
Alpharetta City Band seeks new players ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta City Band, which has entertained audiences throughout the area for the past 25 years, has immediate openings in several sections. The band is currently seeking musicians in the percussion, clarinet, saxophone and double reed sections. No audition is required, although band members must be able to play proficiently at the high school level. The band’s repertoire includes a diverse selection of music, from traditional concert band compositions to show tunes, movie themes and patri-
otic marches. Rehearsals are held on most Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Crabapple Government Center, 2624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta. The ensemble is sponsored by the Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department, but welcomes members from throughout the north metro area. For more information about the ensemble, including its rehearsal and performance schedule, visit www.alpharettaband.com or call Program Supervisor Don Nahser at 770475-9684. —Jonathan Copsey
ATLANTA — With college graduates flooding the job market eager for a chance to work, the Georgia Department of Labor announced the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate had increased to 7.2 percent. The increase is up threetenths of a percentage from a revised 6.9 percent in April. “This is a seasonal rate increase that is typical for May,” said Mark Butler, state labor commissioner. “In fact, we haven’t had a rate decrease in May since 1999. “This time of year, we have new jobseekers coming into the labor force, led primarily by college graduates looking for full-time work and students searching for summer jobs,” he said. The labor force increased by 14,078 in May, the fifth consecutive month the labor force has increased. Employers added 21,400 jobs in May, contributing to
We are proud that Georgia continues to be a leader in over-the-year growth.” MARK BUTLER State Labor Commissioner 80,200 jobs over the past year, Butler said. The national unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in May, down from 7.5 percent the same time the previous year and 8.2 in 2012. It was 9.0 percent in May of 2011. The unemployment rate in the metro Atlanta area was up eight-tenths of a percentage from 6.5 in April to 7.3 percent in May. The rate a year ago in May was 8.0. While the rate rose, the number of jobs increased by 19,700, or 0.8 percent, to 2,465,200 in May from 2,445,500 in April. The metro Atlanta increase is larger than the 10,100 average gain between April and May over the past three years.
Most of the May job gains came in professional and business services, 6,900; leisure and hospitality, 4,700; trade, transportation and warehousing, 3,600; financial services, 2,200; construction, 1,800; manufacturing, 1,000; education and health services, 500; information services, 300; and other services, 400. Government lost 1,700 jobs. North Fulton cities and Forsyth County fared a lot better in May than a lot of the state when it comes to the number of jobless. Alpharetta’s unemployment rate was 5.9 percent; Johns Creek was 6.4 percent; Milton was 6.2 percent and Roswell was at 5.7 percent. Forsyth County’s unemployment rate for May was 5.9 percent. Metro Athens had the lowest area jobless rate at 5.7 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 9.8 percent. “We are proud that Georgia continues to be a leader in over-the-year growth,” Butler said. “During the past 12 months, Georgia has ranked fifth or sixth in over-the-year job creation in the nation.” For more information, visit www.employgeorgia.com.
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Concussions, dehydration hazards of the field By LINDSEY CONWAY news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Youth sports have much to offer children: a sense of belonging, opportunities to build character and an enjoyable means to stay physically fit. The game of football in particular is often cited as “the ultimate team sport” from which countless lessons on teamwork, responsibility and achievement are gained. There is, however, growing parental concern over the safety of youth sports and in particular the high-profile topic of sports-related concussions among young athletes. Alpharetta Youth Football Association (AYFA) Board members are moms and dads themselves and recognize that there is nothing more important than the well-being of children. AYFA administers a progressive and comprehensive player safety program covering all age levels in the flag football, tackle football and cheer
Our goal is to keep players from reaching these stages by keeping them properly hydrated. A message to parents is that hydration begins at home.” KEVIN COLEMAN Director of player safety for AYFA.
programs. As a certified league in USA Football’s “Heads Up Football” initiative, the coaching staffs of each AYFA team are annually recertified for critical player safety training through
Dehydration and concussions are common problems for sports players, especially football. Local sports groups are taking measures to detect signs of the problems and help players. programs such as “Heads Up Tackling,” a program teaching the fundamentals of safe tackling. AYFA coaches are also annually certified for safety in heat and hydration awareness and concussion prevention, recognition and response. Among the greatest dangers to young athletes is the risk of practicing or playing with an undiagnosed concussion or returning to the field of play too soon after sustaining a concussion. AYFA’s entire concussion awareness program is geared toward immediate recognition
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and appropriate response. In the event of a concussion, AYFA follows strict return-to-play guidelines, and their player safety personnel oversee a progressive returnto-play protocol under the guidance of the athlete’s physician. Each team in AYFA has a designated safety coach responsible for reinforcing elements of the player safety program. Safety coaches are granted the authority to remove a player from the field of play at any time for evaluation. Typical signs of concussion that would lead a safety coach
to remove a player from the field for evaluation include a dazed or stunned appearance, confusion or poor balance. Also, if a player is experiencing signs of dehydration such as lightheadedness or cramps, they will be removed from the field for further evaluation and treatment. “Our goal is to keep players from reaching these stages by keeping them properly hydrated. A message to parents is that hydration begins at home,” said Kevin Coleman, director of player safety for
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Hopewell Thunder wins Summer Showdown 7U baseball team headed for championship JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Milton’s 7U Hopewell Thunder won the Ocee Summer Showdown (7U All-Star Division) held at Ocee Park in Johns Creek June 21-22. Hopewell Thunder finished their season at the Central Park Invitational on June 28 and 29, in an effort to win the cham-
pionship for the second year in a row. Players and coaches in the front row, from left, are Kyle Wallace, Hayden Pierce, Tanner Powell, Brady Burke, Ashton Abbas and Evan Wallace. In the second row, from left, are Mikey Guy, Mason Holgerson, Ryan Ghea, Brody Beach, Callum Phillips and Luke Nickel. In back are Jeff Burke, Greg Powell and Brian Holgerson. —Shannon Weaver
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Milton 12U Outlaws win Diamond Wars Championship CUMMING, Ga. — The Milton Outlaws 12U baseball team went 5-0 to take home the championship in the Diamond Wars baseball tournament held in Cumming. The Outlaws outscored their opponents 54-9 over the five-game span, leading all teams in the tournament in scoring and defense. In front, from left, are Nick Armstrong, Jess Miller,
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Atlanta Flames win state softball championship CONYERS, Ga. — The Atlanta Flames, with players from Milton and Alpharetta, won the United States Specialty Sports Association 14U A level state championship in Conyers June 8. The flames went undefeated in the tournament. —Shannon Weaver
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Summer camps, redefined STEM camps sprout in popularity By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — “His organs are trying to come out,” said Karina Naik about her brother, Rayan. Both of them were in full zombie makeup at Cambridge High School on June 19. When thinking about summer camp, most people think of sleeping in tents, roasting marshmallows for s’mores and trying to beat the mosquitos. That’s not the experience of campers at Southern Educational Resources’ day camps, where students learn anything from fine arts to how to survive a zombie apocalypse. There are many day camps that focus on sports and the arts, but this season has seen the rise of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) summer camps in the area. Camps vary from Lego engineering to Creative Career Academy’s video game design and computer application development programs. Dianne Nicholas, of High Touch High Tech with camps in Cumming and Roswell, said elementary schools are excited about STEM.
“STEM is a big push right now,” Nicholas said. If writing, robotics or art is more of a student’s interest, Southern Educational, or Cambridge Camps, in Milton offers these summer camp programs. “CSI and criminal justice stuff was super, super popular,” said Tom Washburn, founder and president of Southern Educational. Washburn also teaches criminal justice at Cambridge High School. “In July, we’re doing the pre-engineering camp where they’re going to learn how to make rockets from scratch and make launching platforms from scratch,” Washburn said. That’s not all of the unusual summer programs Southern Educational has offered. This year, they debuted a zombie apocalypse survival camp that ran in mid-June and reopens in July. “[Zombie camp] completely started out as a joke,” Washburn said. But after doing some research, they started to take the idea more seriously. With resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
tion and Federal Emergency Management Agency, they were able to assemble a curriculum. “We’ve talked about virology, bacterial and viral infections, swine flu and Spanish flu. They’ve learned about first aid and disaster medical operations. They’ve learned about search and rescue,” he said. “There’s actually some learning going on.” Not all that learning is blood-and-guts. Some is more fun-and-games. Play Well TEKnologies offers Lego-based pre-engineering camps. The camp first launched in Forsyth County last summer. This year, they also started a Johns Creek camp. Play Well teaches children ages 5 to 12 engineering concepts through Lego projects. “We do anything from showing them how to build moving Lego trucks using belt and pulleys and gear motors to building towers that reach from the floors to the ceiling, “ said Chris Wilkerson, the Atlanta area manager for Play Well. “They’re building things that are taller than they are. “Programs of this type are more in demand now,” Wilkerson said. “They’ll continue to be in demand for a long time.”
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Maya Kashapov, a counselor, applies zombie makeup for Wesley Wright, 13.
Below is a partial listing of local summer camps. Creative Career Academy Roswell July 7 – Aug. 8 $295 www.creativecareeracademy.com 404-721-4233 High Touch High Tech Summer Camp Cumming, Roswell July 7 – Aug. 1 $240-260 www.sciencemadefunatl.net 770-667-9443 Play Well TEKnologies Cumming, Johns Creek July 15 – Aug. 1 Cumming: $175 JC: $150 (resident), $225 (non-resident) www.play-well.org Cumming: 678-341-6244 JC: 678-512-3200 Robotic Explorers Alpharetta July 7-25 $300 half day, $500 full day www.ryre.org/ 770-772-6622 Southern Educational Resources Milton July 7-11 $268.50 plus lab/materials fees (if any). www.southed.org/camps.html 770-317-8372
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Video games are one of the attractions at the Main Event facility that opened in Alpharetta. want to go play games, there is definitely quite a bit of entertainment for the adults as well.” Main Event offers a “party street” for birthday parties and two private “playrooms” for groups and corporate events. Charles Good, general manager, said the rooms are equipped with brand new technology. “There is an outlet in each room that allows a flash drive to be plugged right up,” he said. “People who want to show slideshows at meetings and events won’t even have to bring a computer.” Prior to the grand opening, Main Event received $2,500 as a financial gift. Main Event matched this amount and all of the money will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club in metro Atlanta. Main Event will be hosting another large celebration on
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July 11-12. Additional entertainment will take place over these two days. Good said there will be even more entertainment than the facility already offers. Main Event is offering a “summer fun pass” through Sept. 1 that includes all-youcan-play bowling, laser tag, ropes course and billiards for a standard, discounted price. For more information, visit www.mainevent.com.
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Lincoln celebrates 10 years ROSWELL, Ga. — Lincoln Capital Advisors celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 10. Jim Cheeley founded the company June 10, 2004 in Alpharetta. Blake Turner, a Roswell native, joined as a partner shortly after. Lincoln moved its headquarters to Roswell in 2009. Lincoln Capital Advisors has advised and closed more than $1 billion in mortgages since opening the doors. Every year, it closes over $100 million, said Turner. “When I opened the doors in 2004, my goal was to beat the industry standard,” said Cheeley. “We have been fortunate that our approach has paid off and allowed Lincoln the opportunity to originate over $1 billion in mortgages over the last 10 years.” Lincoln’s base of operations is in historic Roswell, and is licensed in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Colorado and Kentucky. The headquarters is located at 16 Norcross St., Suite 200, Roswell 30075. For more information, call 678-527-1150 or visit www.LincolnCapitalAdvisors.com.
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ATLANTA — State Bank Financial Corporation, the holding company for State Bank and Trust, has acquired Georgia-Carolina Bancshares, the holding company for First Bank of Georgia. The $82 million or $22.35 per share transaction was in cash and stock. The agreement is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2015. State Bank and Trust has locations in metro Atlanta, including Alpharetta and middle Georgia. First Bank of Georgia is headquartered in Augusta and operates seven banking offices in the Augusta metropolitan area.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local financial professional I. Scott Kallish helped his independent broker-dealer NEXT Financial Group (NEXT) hit record-high numbers. In a news release, NEXT said they closed out 2013 with more than $4.4 million in earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA), averaging a 58 percent increase over the previous KALLISH record established in 2011. The firm’s excess net capital was over $3.8 million and also increased total gross dealer concessions by 6 percent with more than $122 million – their third highest gross dealer concession total in history. Kallish is located at 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 225, Atlanta. Call 770-296-0104 for more information.
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VapeZone opens its doors in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — VapeZone – The Ultimate VapeBar opened its Roswell location June 23. “Our goal is to launch VapeZone – The Ultimate VapeBar, offering both the best service and a premium selection of vaping products for vape users or anyone looking for a clean, healthy smoking alternative,” said owner Jack Nathan. VapeZone, 10751 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell, says it offers the largest selection of vaping products in a 25-mile area. Their selection of products and services include flavored vape juice, e-cig kits, modifications and batteries, atomizers and vape accessories. The business is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.vapezone1.com.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Rountree Group Integrated Communications has hired Leighanne Ferri as its new account coordinator. A recent graduate of Florida State University, Ferri received her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in hospitality. “Leighanne’s creativity, positive attitude and wealth of knowledge in the digital realm will make her a valuable asset to our team,” said FERRI President Don Rountree. For more information, visit www.rountreegroup. com.
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Two added to Intradiem’s board ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Intradiem, a call center software provider, announced it has added Larry Freed and Timothy Mann Jr. to its board of directors. Freed has experience in customer experience analytics, having founded B2B technology firm ForeSee, as well as authoring two books on the topic, “Managing Forward” (2011) and the national bestseller “Innovating Analytics” (2013). Mann is executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Axiall Corporation. His previous experience includes founder and chief executive officer of Acsys, an accounting, finance and IT staffing and consulting firm; general partner in Armada Venture Group, a venture capital firm; and partner at international law firm Jones Day.
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MedAssets introduces revenue cycle analytics ALPHARETTA, Ga. — MedAssets, a health care performance company based in Alpharetta, introduced its revenue cycle analytics product suite in Las Vegas last month. Contract Analytics provides revenue cycle data of reimbursement trends and payer performance to health system leaders. It is the first in a series of business intelligence tools to improve efficiency, optimize reimbursements and minimize risk, said Amy Amick, president of revenue cycle management for MedAssets. Sentara Healthcare, a nonprofit health system based in Virginia, was among the first health systems to adopt the MedAssets Contract Analytics tool. “Eight of our 12 hospitals are live on the new revenue cycle product from MedAssets and at this
Flip Flop Shops steps into North Point Mall ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A retailer that specializes in flip flops and casual footwear opened its newest location at North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta. This marks Flip Flop Shops’ second location in Georgia and the third location for owners Joe Gernert, Tom Gernert and Jim Tamulonis. “Growing with a brand like Flip Flop Shops in Atlanta was an easy decision – it just makes sense for this area,” said Joe Gernert. “Flip flops are an extension of who I am and my laidback lifestyle,” Gernert said. “I know consumers throughout the area are just as passionate about ‘freeing their toes’ as I am, and will instantly connect with the brand.” For further information, visit www.flipflopshops. com.
Connexion adds Starbucks, Taqueria Tsunami ROSWELL, Ga. —Hawthorne Retail Partners has signed a lease with Starbucks Coffee to join the newly renovated Connexion at Holcomb Bridge, a 107,667-square-foot shopping center at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. Starbucks Coffee will anchor a new outparcel building located at the corner entrance of the shopping center at Holcomb Bridge Road and Holcomb Woods Parkway. Taqueria Tsunami has also signed a lease to open a Latin/Asian fusion style restaurant in a 4,300-square-foot restaurant and a large outdoor dining area. There are three additional retail spaces available for lease in the building.
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1. Deferred maintenance. If there is wood rot on the outside, then what might be on the inside? If the paint is so old you can see the grain of the wood, then more questions arise and buyers will wonder what might be discovered after it’s too late. 2. Too few pictures. OK, this could be your agent and not you, but it’s imperative that you look at your listing online. If there are only photos of the outside of your home, everyone will wonder what horrors are hiding inside. If there are only four or five photos, buyers will be wondering why. It’s better to show what you have, even if your home needs updates, than letting the buyer assume. 3. Offering an allowance. Have you said this to yourself before, “Why should I put in carpet the buyer may not like, I’ll give them an allowance and let them choose?” What the buyer says, “Sure they are offering an allowance, but look at that carpet.” 4. Unrealistic expectations on buyers. Telling buyers they have to pre-qualify with your lender is an unnecessary pain for any buyer, if they’ve already gone through the process with their lender. Another is limited hour showings. If you work a night shift, don’t think that buyers will wait until after 5 p.m. to see your home. Of course, there are occasions when your home may be unavailable, but if possible, you want to make it easy for a poten-
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tial buyer to get inside. 5. Being there for showings. Yes, you probably know your home better than anyone else and your discount broker may not be calling to get feedback for you after every showing. But tagging along on the showings and pointing out how great your home is will not give the buyers and their realtor any time to discuss what they see. Take a walk down the street and give them time. 6. Overprice your home. Your Realtor has shared the comparable homes with you, contrasting recently sold properties in your neighborhood. Don’t take the high end of the range, tack on $30,000 and say, “they can make me an offer; if I don’t ask, I’ll never know.” Trust me, you’ll never know. If you’re too far out of line, then buyers will look at your competition, which by then, will look cheap.
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Gore Law moves to new location Business: Gore Law Firm Opened at new address: April Owner: Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert What: The Gore Law Firm is an injury law firm that moves injury cases, wrongful death claims, property damage and diminished value cases to settlement or trial. The Gore Law Firm is also particularly attentive to the stress that being injured or in a collision can have on a person’s overall life. Where: 5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 252 in Alpharetta Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; new clients can call anytime. Call: 404-436-1529 Web: www.gorelawatlanta.com
UB4Me gives back with fashion Business: UB4Me Apparel Opened: April Owner: Jennifer Manisco What: UB4Me Apparel creates stylish women’s fashions that give back. By partnering each one of the original designs to a specific charity, this innovative apparel company gives shoppers an opportunity to buy stylish fashions and feel good
about the purchase. UB4Me accomplishes two goals: fashion and philanthropy. Where: 2 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Call: 877-963-4483 Email: info@UB4MeApparel.com Web: www.ub4meapparel.com
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4TH OF JULY IN WILLS PARK
Come see traditional July 4 Fireworks and Festivities at Wills Park. Pack a picnic and come join the rest of the community in celebrating. Fireworks begin at dusk. July 4. 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
of every month, May through October. In July, we welcome Big Something Band to the stage. North Carolina’s Big Something fuses elements of pop, rock and jazz. Winner of the 2010 Homegrown Music Network Album of the year with “Stories from the middle of Nowhere,” the band’s current album, “Big Something,” has opened to critical acclaim. Saturday, July 5 at 7 p.m. 575 Riverside Rd, Roswell.
DOUGHNUT EATING COMPETITION
Four challengers will compete against the two-time champion for this year’s trophy. Entry to the event is free.10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4. 3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd Suite 502, Cumming. Please visit dutchmonkeydoughnuts.com.
4TH OF JULY AT MATILDA’S WITH CITY HOTEL STRING BAND
Celebrate the fourth at Matilda’s “Under the Pines” with the City Hotel String Band, a bluegrass Americana band. Bring out some food and drink and a lawn chair and enjoy the show. 8:30 p.m. July 4. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-754-7831 or visit matildascottage.com.
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Attendees can decorate their tricycles, bicycles, themselves and everything in-between. The parade proceeds through historic Crabapple. 9:30 a.m. July 4. Mcfarlin Lane, Milton. Please call 770-371-4699 or visit crabapplecommunityassociation. org.
Show times vary. 5575 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. Please call 770313-1646 or visit johnscreekplayers. com.
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11TH ANNUAL BBQ AND TURTLE RACE
Join us on the fourth of July for our 11th annual BBQ and Turtle Race. The turtle race will be held at 1 with BBQ until 2:30 p.m. Registration starts at noon and there’s no fee to enter. 305 West Main St., Cumming. Please call 770-887-9905 or visit fosterhouse.com.
HOME BY DARK CONCERT AT CHUKKAR FARM POLO CLUB
This concert series features the best performing songwriters in America accompanied by the best instrumentalists on the planet. 2014 marks our 8th season of concerts. Concerts are held the first Saturday of each month, May through November at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own food and refreshments. Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5. 1140 Liberty Grove Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 770-6641533 or visit chukkarfarmpoloclub. com.
4TH OF JULY WALKING PARADE
DAHLONEGA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Join us on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day family-style in Dahlonega on the historic town square. The day is filled with fun activities, a 5k and 10k, a Patriotic Ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, musicians playing bluegrass, folk and country music and much more. The Independence Day Parade through the historic square begins around 5 p.m. and ends just before the fireworks display. 1 Public Square N., Dahlonega. Please call 706-864-3711 or visit Dahlonega.org.
is welcome. There will be a flyover presentation by two AH-1F Cobra helicopters, a BBQ picnic and music and much more. Service times are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Outside events will be held immediately after the 11 a.m. service. Sunday, July 6. 320 Hardscrabble Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-643-9223 or visit worldharvestchurch.org.
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Bring your blanket and chairs to sit out on the lawn to enjoy a live band and fireworks display at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 3. The events begin at 6 p.m. when vendors first open. There is no admission or parking fee. The Steam Engine Parade will begin the next day on Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.
WORLD HARVEST CHURCH PRESENTS HONOR OUR HEROES CELEBRATION
Come honor those who have given their lives for freedom. Everyone
MARKET DAY AT COTTON WOOD ESTATES
Join Cotton Wood Estates for an afternoon of shopping. A wonderful assortment of crafts from a variety of vendors along with delicious chef-prepared refreshments will be available to the public. 1:30 to 5 p.m. July 10. 255 Vaugh Drive, Alpharetta. Please call 678-242-0334.
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Mostly it requires elbow grease: packing items away, donating items to charities, and staging the house so it looks new. From the moment potential buyers drive up to a property, they have a feel for your home. Is there pine straw in all the flower beds? Are the shrubs trimmed? Does the front door need a new coat of paint? Do the gutters need cleaned? Are there flowers on the front porch welcoming you in? Little touches can really be the difference in how someone feels about your property. Getting the inside ready is another story. No one wants you to permanently get rid of the magnets, photos, or artwork. Just pack them away for your new home. Buyers want to imagine themselves living in the house not you living in it. Once you decide to put your home on the market, remember it is now a commodity just wood, bricks and mortar. Take a field trip to a model home in a new construction neighborhood
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Skaters travel to Alpharetta to compete Come from as far as New York By KRISTINA BAK kristina@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Young girls sporting pretty dresses, famous ice skaters and dozens of vendors and volunteers packed The Cooler in Alpharetta for the Atlanta Open figure skating competition June 12-14. The three-day event hosted by the Atlanta Figure Skating Club (AFSC) boasted over 400 competitors from the ages of 6 to 50 of all skill levels. The skaters competed in various categories that included ice dance, showcase and pairs team in addition to the more popular short and long program. The AFSC has hosted this competition for more than 30 years. “We have skaters from
South Florida all the way up to New York,” said Christi Fisher, competition chair for the AFSC. AFSC was also named host of the 2015 South Atlantic Regional Championships, which will be held in late September and early October this year at The Cooler, 10800 Davis Drive in Alpharetta. For many who plan on competing at the championships, this is the perfect chance to check out the facility. At the competition, many got to meet some well-known ice skaters. Pairs bronze medalist at the 2002 World Figure Skating Championships John Zimmerman, who is a coach in Florida, was spotted at The Cooler during the event. Another recognizable figure was Timothy Dolensky, who skates at The Cooler and was the 2012 U.S. Junior Men Silver Medalist. The event is a way for skat-
ers to see what Atlanta Figure Skating and the community has to offer. AFSC and The Cooler give many of their skaters a sense of local community and, through events like this, a broader sense of the skating community, said Jessica Gregory, a member of the AFSC. “It’s really fun and you get to meet a lot of new people,” said Gregory, who competed in compulsory jumps and dramatic showcase. Competitions like this rely heavily on the support of volunteers. While Gregory was competing, her mother, Fran Gregory, was volunteering for the AFSC. Many help by supplying food for coaches and judges, and others help with paperwork, music and announcing awards. The majority of volunteers are parents of skaters and some are skaters themselves. Even the younger generation gets involved by volunteering to run paperwork, results and music to their destination. For more information, visit www.atlantafigureskating.com.
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Rahly Osenbaugh and coach Eric Bohnstedt share a laugh during warm-ups.
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Kathy Shehee, Sharon Hyre and Janet Payne volunteered during the Atlanta Open.
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Chattahoochee’s magic Boaters enjoy 110-mile excursion down river By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – From all over Georgia, they came. From Alabama, Florida, Tennessee and Texas, they came. From California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon, people came to participate in the breathtaking canoe and kayak trip 110 miles down the Chattahoochee from Suwanee to Franklin, which is in Heard County, population about 1,000. It was the 10th anniversary of Paddle Georgia, the annual seven-day canoe and kayak trip down one of Georgia’s rivers organized by the Georgia River Network. This trip was a re-creation of the first Paddle Georgia, which debuted on the ’Hooch and drew 450 paddlers. The youngest looked to be about 6 or 7. The oldest was 84. Why do they come? The answer is always the same. They love the river, all rivers. Phil and Sheliah Cooper are from Cumming. They said they would not miss this trip. “It’s fantastic,” said Phil. Sheliah is just as enthusiastic. “It’s great from the first day; it always is. This is our sixth time on Paddle Georgia. I keep a diary so I can experience it all over again,” she said. Phil said, “It’s an adventure, and it’s different every time. It’s wholesome. It’s spiritual to be here with nature. And when we come here, it’s like a family reunion at Disney. Two-thirds of the people here we know well that we see once a year.” Half the trip seems to be sharing the experience with 450 friends who love it as much as you do. Pete and Cheryl Smith hail from Flowery Branch, and Pete has done this three years now. Cheryl said she had to come and see what it was all about. “It’s beautiful and a little sad – when you pass a lot of trash on the banks. You wonder what makes people do that,” she said. Pete said, “Morgan Falls is the most fragile. I like it that you don’t see many homes.” Joe Cook is with Georgia River Network and
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Why they went: • Daily paddling trips averaging 16 miles • Nightly camping with meals, games, entertainment and educational programs • Tours of historic sites, industrial facilities • Chemical and biological water monitoring opportunities • Companionship, camaraderie with hundreds of fellow paddlers • Fundraiser for Georgia River Network and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper one of the organizers of Paddle Georgia. He says GRN is a statewide river advocacy group that wants to protect Georgia’s rivers and streams. “We decided 10 years ago the best way to do that is to get people on those state rivers and streams,” Cook said. “When people have a relationship with the river, people take better care of it. People come on this trip; it combines an awareness of the river with the natural beauty that surrounds it. “Some people have never held a paddle
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Soccer gains popularity as U.S. performance improves I had my doubts, but I was wrong. The United States soccer team moved on to the round of 16 in the World Cup, a huge achievement for the “Yanks,” as they are referred to by other countries participating in the quadrennial event. My predictions for the U.S. group, known to be the “group of death,” were completely off. The group included Germany, (beat the U.S. 1-0); Portugal (tied 2-2) and Ghana (U.S. won 2-1). The U.S. team persevered and with a 1-1-1 were able to qualify for the next round, playing Belgium this week. The local excitement for the World Cup soccer tournament, which comes around every four years, has been unprecedented as well. Besides Brazil, Americans bought the most tickets to the current World Cup — 200,000 tickets to be exact, according to FIFA, the organization which puts together this event. At area restaurants, pubs and even sub shops I’ve visited
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during matches, there were barely any seats open, while some people were turned away because of long waits or capacity. So with the exception of Ann Coulter, it’s pretty safe to say that many newcomers are keeping their eye on the soccer ball this year and learning new terms such as yellow cards and off-sides. ESPN’s coverage of the U.S. versus Germany World Cup match was the network’s third highest rated World Cup game of all time. What happened since four years ago when it was hard to get anyone to come watch the World Cup with me? I think a new generation of sports fans are getting “it.”
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Dressed in red, white and blue, over a hundred people gathered at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in Roswell to cheer on the U.S. soccer team. While the soccer enthusiasm is fervent because of World Cup, it’s still not on par with American institutions such as the Super Bowl or World Series. But I believe
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School leaders to state: Give school districts math options Dear Editor, Recently, Dr. Robert Avossa, Fulton County Schools superintendent, shared his thoughts on how high school math courses, as well as their assessments, are being managed in Georgia. He strongly emphasized the integrated approach of sequencing high school math courses (as opposed to a “traditional” sequence) is not universally supported by all school systems in Georgia. Nearly every state in the U.S. offers traditional math courses or a choice between traditional or integrated. Only four states, including Georgia, continue to promote the integrated model. Some states originally in support of integrated math have now stepped back and have begun offering a choice to their school districts, and have state assessments that match the approach. But although the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) allows individual districts to choose their approach, its state assessments still unfairly favor the integrated pathway. This hot topic has not cooled off even though the school year is out. In midJune, the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) met for its annual Summer Confer-
ence and Delegate Assembly. Board members representing most of Georgia’s 180 school districts, including Fulton Schools, discussed serious issues impacting our children’s education and developed a list of legislative priorities to take to the state and national level. Not surprisingly, math was one of the most discussed topics. It was clear that school boards across Georgia are unified in their belief that school districts should have local control of their delivery of the curriculum and that state assessments should match that delivery. To that end, the GSBA unanimously adopted a legislative position proposed by the Fulton County School Board: “GSBA encourages the GDOE to develop assessments aligned to standards, as opposed to a grade-level or state defined course, and provide systems the flexibility to administer those assessments if students are ready prior to the spring of each school year.” Georgia’s End of Course Tests currently assess on the integrated model. It appears the state’s new Georgia Milestones Assessment System will continue to favor the integrated approach. By choosing a single pathway to align its assessments, the GDOE is sending a
message that school systems cannot have options or the flexibility to make educational decisions that best meet their community’s needs. While some Georgia districts have accepted and adopted integrated math, a onesize-fits-all approach is not conducive to all, and especially not in Fulton County Schools where instructional flexibility and innovation is our hallmark. As part of our charter system model, we are pushing aside the status quo and advocating for more curricular flexibility. As the voice of many, we continue to petition the GDOE and the Georgia Board of Education to give options and not force one approach over another. As Superintendent Avossa wrote last month, the issue is about local control, not federal politics or a debate about Common Core. The GDOE holds a powerful grip over school systems’ ability to teach children, properly measure their mastery of the curriculum and provide learning opportunities that are appropriate for their needs. Linda Schultz, President, Fulton County Board of Education Linda McCain, Vice President, Fulton County Board of Education
there will be a surge for local soccer clubs and leagues, especially if the team continues to progress. If not on the actual field, I can see an increase in interest from video game enthusiasts. Sure they may not put on their soccer cleats, but they will play Xbox for days. The week of the Germany versus U.S. soccer match, a group
of South Forsyth High School fencing team students traveled around Germany with Michigan and Ohio students. While there, they caught some soccer fever. Carolyn Bass, a South Forsyth High student said, “The cheering was very loud. It’s like in America, some people enjoy it and others are focusing on the cute guys.”
Golf tourney for Touchdown Club XL212 hosting event July 21 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Sports management company XL212 wants to help residents become sports rock stars. They will have a golf tournament July 21 to benefit the North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club and establishment of the XL212 Scholarship Fund. Participants will enjoy a fun day of golf and an opportunity to network with sports celebrities, local coaches, business professionals and community leaders. The game will be a scramble shotgun start at the Manor Golf and Country Club, 15951 Manor Club Drive, Alpharetta. Awards will be given for longest drive, putting contest and closest to the pin. All participants will receive goody bags with valuable gifts. XL212 is dedicated to serving and promoting athletes. They educate athletes on how to maximize their potential using state-of-the-
If you go What: XL212 Golf Tournament When: 9 a.m. July 21, 2014 Where: The Manor Golf and Country Club Tickets: $1500 per foursome or $400 per individual More Info: www.XL212.com art timing equipment. They then promote these athletes by promoting them through showcase events. Registration can be completed online at XL212.com. XL212 is a sports event management and marketing service based in Alpharetta. To find out more about the XL212 “Rock Star” Golf Tournament, visit www.XL212. com. —Jonathan Copsey
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Safety: Continued from Page 9 AYFA. “Making sure that your child stays properly hydrated throughout the day before bringing them to practice or the game goes a long way toward keeping them safe in the heat.” Beyond annual certification, AYFA provides all safety coaches with additional tools and training to aid in the recognition of concussions. For the 2014 fall season, every safety coach will have at their disposal the King-Devick Test, which is the leading sideline concussion screening test used extensively in collegiate and professional athletics. This tool will allow AYFA’s safety coaches to make quick and objective sideline evaluations on whether a player should be removed from play. The test measures the eye
movements of players by timing how quickly they can accurately read a series of numbers from a set of cards. If the time it takes a player to read a set of numbers is longer than a pre-measured baseline time, it is a good indication of a concussion. “We are excited about using the King-Devick Test beginning this season, as it gives us one more layer of protection,” said Coleman. AYFA will provide for preseason baseline testing of players administered by the Sports Concussion Institute. Baseline testing is an important part of concussion treatment as it provides physicians with an objective measurement of a player’s neurocognitive abilities pre-injury. SCI will administer baseline tests for AYFA using a tool called ImPACT before the athletic season begins. ImPACT is the leading assessment tool commonly used at the high
northfulton.com | Milton Herald | July 2 2014 | 23 school, collegiate and professional levels. “As a society, we have come to realize the danger we put our children in when we don’t take concussions and heat and hydration issues seriously,” said Coleman. “Both of my children play sports, and as a parent, I am glad that my children are competing in an era in which we are rallying to protect young athletes.” AYFA has served Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, Johns Creek and surrounding communities for over 40 years, hosting more than 30 teams annually in flag and tackle football from grades K-8. AYFA strives to impart positive life lessons taught by football and cheerleading to participating youth in a fun and safe environment. For more information or to register, visit AYFA’s website at www.alpharettayouthfootball.com.
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he said pointing at the river. “I heard about Paddle Georgia from friends and this is my first trip. It’s been beautiful. The river is fabulous.” Dee Stone said she made the first Paddle Georgia trip 10 years ago, so she had to make this one. “I will have paddled 1,200 miles by the end of the week. This is my most favorite thing to do all year,” said Stone. “It’s so beautiful. You never see the river like it is unless you’re in a boat.” The memories last a lifetime, she said. The wildlife is amazing too. Just in the first day, she saw herons, an osprey and a huge trout. Turtles you see “by the ton” sunning themselves. “I love to listen to the calls of the birds even though I don’t know what they mean. Kayaking is hiking for lazy people,” Stone said. “I encourage the dragonflies and butterflies to land on my boat.” There are a lot of seniors on the river this day, but at 82 years old, Aggie Calder is special. She says she’s been
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Some make the trip in individually or in pairs. Others paddle in groups. kayaking for four years now. She was asked if she likes canoeing best. “It depends on where you’re going and what you’re doing,” Aggie said. “Canoes are best if you’re on the Oconee and camping on the sandbars. We get on Highway 280 to Darien landing, it’s about 45 miles. We do it in four days. “We canoe ’til about three,
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Is July 4 really Independence Day? Residents get history lesson By JADE RODGERS jade@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – With July 4 on the horizon, countless Americans look forward to displays of fireworks all over the nation to celebrate Independence Day. We grill hot dogs, eat apple pie and light sparklers in revelry, but many Americans may not know that July 4 might not actually be the nation’s day of true independence. The American Heritage Society of Georgia gathered at Alpharetta City Hall Tuesday, June 24 to present a historical, educational celebration of its “Understanding the Foundation of America” series. This particular segment highlighted the details of the writing and circumstances of the Declaration of Independence. “The Declaration of Independence didn’t just happen,” said Vietnam veteran Bill Kabel. “There were a lot of little incidents that collectively had an impression on Americans. Ultimately, these incidents led to the Declaration of Independence.” Kabel refreshed the audi-
ence’s memory on taxes like the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act that contributed to American unrest over taxation without representation. In 1766, when England’s Parliament passed the Declaratory Act in a show of dominance over the colonies, discontent grew among Americans. American resistance to Parliament’s displays of authority eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre in 1770. Several more acts by Parliament brought about the first Continental Congress, the inception of the idea for American independence. “Think what would have happened with a little understanding from Parliament, how different things would be today” said Kabel. “But that was not forthcoming.” As the American founding fathers continued to gather, they were challenged to create a document that would persuade all Americans to join the cause for the nation’s liberation. The Declaration of Independence was born. A common misconception about this historical document, however, feeds back to the very date on which we celebrate our independence. Many Americans are under the impression that the Dec-
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From left are bugler Roger Spitz, Roger Wise, Elena Matchen, Paul Prescott, Bill Kabel, Vesta Smith and John Mortison. laration of Independence was signed on July 4, which is not true. Independence was passed July 2, and the wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved July 4; the document would not be signed by every participant until several years later. Regardless of the date it happens, having an “official” day of independence is necessary to give American citizens an opportunity to unite in
DEATH NOTICES Ramesh Berde, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Lawrence Thomas Haddock, Jr., 96, of Cumming, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Jessica Nicole Mason-France, 25, of Acworth, passed away June 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Sandra Marie Hammons, 46, of Gainesville, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Tim Brown, 57, of Forsyth County, passed away June 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Barbara Ann Hardiman, 73, of Atlanta, passed away June 17, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Etsel Edward Burel, 86, of Cumming, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Cynthia Kessel Hollingsworth, 49, of Milton, passed away June 17, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Daniel Allan Coffman, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away June 15, 2014. Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. George Ollin Gober, 67, of Cumming, passed away June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Kathleen A. Matthews, 53, of Roswell, passed away June 19, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Willis Pruitt, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. James Hughes, 82, of Marietta, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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