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JCA pushes for development authority Another tool in Johns Creek’s toolbox for economic development By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com

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Main image: Members of the North Fulton SWAT team demonstrate how they would approach a dangerous suspect in a vehicle during the 2013 Citizens Police Academy class. Inset: Students from a previous class get instructions during an outdoor seminar.

See what it takes to be a cop Citizens Police Academy taking applications By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Residents of Johns Creek can get a real behind-the-scenes look at the Johns Creek Police Department that few others get to see. All they have to do is sign up for the next Johns Creek Citizens Police Academy, starting Aug. 12. It is a chance to see what police work is like through the officers’ eyes. The course will be held on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 12 through Oct. 7. One night a week for nine weeks, people get to meet with officers on a host of topics for both class-

room instruction and practical demonstrations. Subjects include: • Criminal investigations • Internal affairs • Narcotics • CSI • Community Services Participants also see demonstrations from the K-9 unit, SWAT team and radKIDS. Then they participate in practical exercises such as traffic enforcement and felony stops. Perhaps the most popular feature is participation in the Shoot – Don’t Shoot firearms simulation. There, people participate in interactive videos as they go through lifelike simulations in which they have to decide whether to shoot. Participants stand before a video screen as different scenarios are projected. The partici-

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Advantage – the publicprivate economic development organization for the city – wants another lure for its development tackle box. The JCA wants the City Council to create a Johns Creek Development Authority that would help attract new businesses giving selected projects preferred financing. KeyWorth Bank President and Chief Operating Officer Neil Stevens chairs the JCA Board of Directors and has written a letter on behalf of JCA to the mayor requesting he and the City Council look into creating a development authority for Johns Creek. “Any city can activate a development authority, but it has to be activated by its city council,” Stevens said. That board will be appointed by the council, but then it will have authority to act as an independent body. It is one of a “bundle of things” the JCA is asking the council to look at, Stevens said, and it may be anywhere from a month to three months getting everything JCA wants before council. “We feel like to be competitive in economic development, this is something that is essential,” Stevens said.

“And our neighbors already have it.” That includes Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Alpharetta, STEVENS Roswell, Milton, Suwanee, Duluth and Sandy Springs, among other communities. The usual goals of such an authority are to: Increase the number and the quality of jobs in the community, Increase the per capita incomes through new payrolls generated, Increase taxable development, which creates larger and more diversified revenue streams for the government. The chief advantage of a development authority is that it can assist a community in economic development. The city under state law has the ability to activate through the powers invested in the City Council. It then would appoint a board, normally made up of developers, real estate brokers, bankers, finance and business people who live in the bounds of the city. The authority may own

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - A family on Rivermont Parkway had their home broken into June 25 and several personal items stolen. The victims told police they left the home at about 9:30 a.m. When they returned a few hours later, they found every room in the house rummaged through.

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DUI driver not so awesome JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Suwanee woman was arrested June 27 for DUI, even though she was wearing a hat claiming she was not drunk, simply “awesome.” Police noticed the car driven by Melissa Elise Graham, 24, of Suwanee, failed to maintain its lane, crossing over the solid white lines on the Jones Bridge Road several times. Pulling her over, police say they smelled alcohol coming from the car. She denied drinking, claiming she was a bartender, which explained the smell. She was wearing a hat emblazoned with the words “I’m not drunk, I am awesome. Graham was put through sobriety tests, which she failed. She was arrested for DUI.

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While cash and jewelry was overlooked, the robber took an Apple iPhone 5 and a Macbook Pro computer. They also took a fake pearl necklace. In all, the value of the stolen goods was $3,690. A bathroom window was forced open.

Holy lappy stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone stole a laptop computer June 25 belonging to the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The victim, a Summer View Drive resident, told police someone took her work computer overnight. She came home and went upstairs when she heard several thumps downstairs. She said she did not think anything of it, since there is a cat in the home. When she came down the next morning a window was found open and a Dell laptop on a nearby table was missing.

Stolen undies land man in jail

An employee of the Rivermont Country Club said he was working when he saw a man in a burgundy car drive up and park outside. The man got out, ran to the victim’s house, grabbed a bag in front of the home and drove away quickly.

and select shirts, a pair of jeans, socks and underwear from the store and enter the fitting room. When he left, he was empty handed. A search of the room turned up only a few of the items and an empty plastic package. Smith was stopped at the door as he tried to leave. He was found with the missing items on him, and he was wearing some of them. In total, the stolen goods were valued at $150. Smith was arrested for shoplifting.

Tent, vacuum, stolen from store

MILTON, Ga. – A 19-year-old man was arrested June 23 after allegedly trying to steal a complete set of clothing from the Kohl’s store on Ga. 9. According to store employees, they saw Christopher Antonio Smith, 19, of Morris Road, Milton, enter the store

MILTON, Ga. – An Alpharetta woman was arrested June 29 after she was allegedly caught stealing more than $800 in merchandise from the Windward Walmart. Store employees told police they saw Sharla Beth Hamrick, 41, of Ga. 9, Alpharetta, fill her shopping cart up with goods and then try to leave the

session of alcohol, and stop sign violation. ►► Nicole Danielle Hayes, 28, of Atlanta was arrested June 21 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Carissa Jaine Ross, 20, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested June 12 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► George Thomas Cook, 40, of Austell was arrested June 12 on Lake Crest Drive in

Roswell for DUI, open container, and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy Joe Harkins, 45, of Melilot Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested June 16 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► 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. ►► Brian Wescott Minton, 30, of Canton was arrested June

store without paying for them. Among the items taken were a vacuum cleaner, 3-room tent, jewelry, a purse and fireworks. The total value of the goods was $814, a felony amount. Hamrick allegedly confessed to the crime and said family and financial problems compelled her to do it.

Fancy a fancy drink? MILTON, Ga. – A man with a taste for expensive alcohol robbed a liquor store June 23. Employees of the Top Shelf Liquor on Ga. 9 called police after they entered the store in the morning and found the store was broken into. Security footage shows a man throw a rock through the drive-through window and climb in about 4:30 a.m. He then takes several bottles of expensive liquor from the register area before fleeing. In total, the suspect took $800 in alcohol.

See BLOTTER, Page 3 17 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, improper turn, tire requirements, failure to obtain a Georgia license within 30 days, failure to obtain a Georgia registration within 30 days, and failure to maintain lane. ►► Santos Sanchez-Aguilar, 29, of Lake Union Hill Way, Alpharetta, was arrested June 18 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, open con-

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 tainer, failure to maintain lane, and no license. ►► Nayan Dhiru Patel, 28, of Atlanta was arrested June 20 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Caleb Matthew Thissen, 22, of River Mill Court, Cumming, was arrested June 20 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Eduardo Martinez, 25, of Marietta was arrested June 19 on Wills Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, speeding, suspended registration, and failure to change address within 60 days. ►► Eric Carl Berkobin, 57, of Woodstock was arrested June 21 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, display of license plates, and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Thomas Jefferson Foxx, 31, of Cicero Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested June 21 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kunal V. Mehta, 34, of Mindy Lane, Cumming, was arrested June 13 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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27, of Addison Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested June 21 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Frederick A. Hicks, 48, of Winding Creek Lane, Cumming, was arrested June 24 on Bethelview Road in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and violation of a restricted license. ►► Leslie Ann McClary, 36, of Tucker was arrested June 5 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Ethan Stanley Anderson,

18, of Creekside Park Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested June 18 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Ryan Payton Smith, 19, of Roswell was arrested June 16 on Crabapple Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane, and expired registration. ►► Brian Thomas Galdamez, 21, of Crestwood Court, Alpharetta, was arrested

June 16 on Plymouth Lane in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug related items. ►► Donna Georgieva, 21, of Duluth was arrested June 17 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance, open container, following too close, and suspended license. ►► Daniel Richard Rodriguez, 28, of Rosemont Parkway, Roswell, was arrested June 18 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpahretta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug related items. ►► Dante Alexander Pickens, 20, of Jefferson Court, Alpharetta, was arrested June 18 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Colin Julian Meyer, 18, of Overhill Bend, Johns Creek, was arrested June 21 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Rowdy Lee Miller, 18, of Pine Bridge Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested June 21 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

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Appliances stolen from homes under construction CUMMING, Ga. — New homes in two subdivisions were broken into and had appliances stolen from inside, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident reports. On June 26, the site manager of Vickory Springs subdivision told deputies a home under construction in the 5000 block of Cole Creek Lane had its back door broken down. Deputies said someone dragged out $3,000 worth of appliances through the kitchen and loaded them onto a trailer in the garage. Items taken include a double oven, microwave, dishwasher, stove and some lawn equipment from the garage. The site manager said the crew left the home about 5 p.m. the day before and the

garage door was down. On June 27, the site manager of Shiloh Woods subdivision told deputies a home in the 5000 block of Shiloh Woods Drive also had missing appliances. The value of the items taken totaled $2,300.

Gutters, metal stolen from home CUMMING, Ga. — A man came home to find all of his gutters missing, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A man in the 4000 block of Canton Highway told deputies he came home at about 2 p.m. June 22 and saw the gate to his property open. He said he normally keeps it locked. He said sometime over the weekend someone broke in with a pickup truck and stole all his gutters and about 100 sheets of metal used for chicken houses. The suspect made off with $2,500 of gutters and $1,000 of metal roofing for chicken houses.

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FBI nabs 71 in Georgia child sex sting 11 kids rescued from trafficking By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Federal Bureau of Investigation agencies throughout the country raided hundreds of homes in a national sting on child sex trafficking operations in mid-June. In Georgia, 11 children were recovered and 71 people arrested on charges that include pimping, criminal attempt child molestation/enticement of a minor, prostitution and solicitation. In terms of children rescued, Atlanta is fourth in the list of cities raided. It ranks above Los Angeles (10 found). Only Denver (18), Cleveland (16) and Chicago (13) were higher. Dave McCleary, with the Roswell Rotary’s efforts to stop human trafficking, said it should come as no surprise Atlanta was so high on the list.

“Atlanta has a large airport and there are lots of conventions and sports events here,” he said. People come from all over the country and world for conventions and sporting events, often men, who are separated from their families. “During larger sporting events, you tend to see activity increase quite a bit, men wanting to purchase children for sex,” McCleary said. “The airport is one piece of that.” He said the higher numbers for Atlanta does not just mean the city is a hub for activity; it also means the city and the state are working harder to find and stop traffickers. “Georgia is doing a lot to combat this,” McCleary said. With efforts from groups like Rotary and the Governor’s Task Force on Human Trafficking and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, more communication and interaction is taking place among those working to stop trafficking. “We are also working to

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get all cities in Georgia to be trained in looking out for sex and human trafficking,” McCleary said. Should that happen, Georgia would be the first state to take this step. A recent study by the Shapiro Group found that 42 percent of Atlanta’s sex trafficking – including children – takes place north of the Perimeter. Residents in this area are typically wealthier than others, and traffickers follow the money. “Operation Cross Country” is an annual operation that

is part of the Innocence Lost National Initiative established in 2003 by the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division, in partnership with the Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to address the growing problem of child prostitution. To date, the FBI and its task force partners have recovered more than 3,400 children from being exploited. The investigations and subsequent 1,450 convictions have resulted in lengthy sentences, including 14 life terms.

Georgia’s unemployment rate rises to 7.2% By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com 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 three-tenths 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 80,200 jobs over the past year, Butler said.

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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 overthe-year job creation in the nation.” For more information, visit www.employgeorgia.com.

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Cherokee, Hall, East Cobb and West Gwinnett counties. The publication will provide a comprehensive look at health, medical, banking and finance, retail, chamber of commerce news and entrepreneurs thriving in their coverage area. The editions will also be a showcase for success stories, people on the move and hospitality. The cover story of the first issue of the Business Post puts the spotlight on how metro Atlanta is a worldwide health care provider and how Georgia leads the country with more than 225 health information technology companies. The first issue also covers the complex issues facing health and wellness in the workplace, business expansions, a profile of the technology capital of the South and best practices that safeguard patients. North Atlanta Business Post will offer feature articles on entrepreneurs, executives, business owners and philanthropists who embody this growing region and drive economic growth. North Atlanta Business Post will have an independent editorial team and a 20,000 print circulation per month.

The launch of North Atlanta Business Post is a sign of Appen Media Group’s continued commitment to grow its communication business in the region. Appen Media Group celebrated 30 years in business this year. “Throughout the years, our mission has always been to produce quality news that informs, educates and entertains our readers,” Appen said, “And marketing campaigns that contribute to the growth of our advertisers’ customer base.” In addition, Appen Media Group also publishes its flagship Alpharetta-Roswell Revue and News and the Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald, Forsyth Herald and Northside Woman. Altogether, Appen Media Group has a circulation of 113,000. Northfulton.com attracts 80,000 unique monthly visitors from the region. “The launching of North Atlanta Business Post is just one of many steps we are taking to continue that tradition for the next 30 years,” Appen said. The new Appen Media Group publication can be read online at the newly launched www.northatlantabusinesspost.com. Subscriptions to the print edition are also available at $60 per year.

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Johns Creek’s Stewart elected to GMA Board of Directors JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Councilwoman Kelly Stewart was elected to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) during the association’s annual meeting in Savannah, June 23. She will serve as president of the Third District – metro Atlanta – on the GMA’s governing board. Stewart, who was first elected in 2010 to serve Johns Creek, was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal in 2013 to the Board of Directors for the Department of Juvenile Justice. She has worked in the University System of Georgia and on Capitol Hill at the U.S. House of Representatives. Following the election, which brought Stewart and several other

metro Atlanta officials to the board, GMA Executive Director Lamar Norton said, “We are pleased to have these city officials taking on leadership roles with GMA. They bring great knowledge and experience to the board, and STEWART I’m sure they’ll provide great leadership to the cities in the state.” Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical assistance services to its 520 members.

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Early voting for primary runoff underway in Fulton JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Fulton County citizens can cast their ballots in two City Council races ahead of the July 22 election either by early voting or obtaining an absentee ballot. The Johns Creek City Council has two runoff races to be decided. Post 4 candidates are Eric Fragoso and Bob Gray. Post 6 candidates are Steve Broadbent and Nancy Reinecke. From July 14-18, registered voters can vote early at North Fulton locations at Ocee Library, Roswell Library and at the North Fulton Annex in Sandy Springs. To find your polling place or learn more about how to vote, visit the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections. Voters can also request an absentee ballot by downloading an application at fultoncounty.gov/elections. Ballots should be received within four or five days after receipt of the application by Fulton County. The completed application can be faxed to 404-730-8839 or mailed to: Fulton County Registration and Elections Attn: Absentee Ballot Division 130 Peachtree St., SW, Suite 2186 Atlanta, Ga. 30303 Voter turnout at runoff elections is historically low. Please encourage friends and family to vote as every vote will be important.

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Johns Creek HS named ‘Most Positive’ school in metro area Honors also include local athletes recognized for top attitude By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Four area high school athletes, along with Johns Creek High School, were recognized at the recent Georgia Positive High School Athlete Awards. The inaugural event, which will be held annually, was hosted June 14 on the campus of Georgia Tech and designed to promote the benefits of being positive for high school athletes. Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell high schools also took home awards. Six hundred nominations, representing 65 different metro Atlanta area high schools, were submitted from coaches, principals, athletic directors, teachers and parents for the 2013-2014 awards. From that list, Johns Creek High School emerged at the top of the list of schools with the most positive attitude among its athletes. “Johns Creek High School exemplifies excellence in so many ways,” said newly appointed Principal Gail John-

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Johns Creek High School. former Georgia Bulldogs star and Super Bowl XL Most Valuable Player from the Pittsburgh Steelers, served as the event host. He was joined by Homer Rice, former head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and former Georgia Tech athletic director; Brian Jordan, former Atlanta Braves outfielder who also played in the NFL for the Falcons; and Brian Finneran,

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and they use them. Instead of going to get an encyclopedia off the shelf, they would look it up on the computer.” This observation made Yelvington realize that the way her students learn is evolving and she needed to keep pace. “The way students are learning is changing,” said Yelvington. “We need to keep up with the students and what they’re doing. We realized they don’t need to be sitting here with a book when that’s not what they’ll be doing five years from now. “It’s not that books are bad, and it’s not that the old way of teaching is bad,” she said. “People are simply doing things in different ways now.” The updated media center will feature plenty of space for students to work on group projects, updated databases and a room for distance learning. Additionally, students and teachers will have access to resources including a 3D printer and a poster maker. One thing will not change, however. Yelvington said they will be keeping half of their print books, mostly the fiction collection. “I still love the feel of a book,” said Yelvington. So she is not getting rid of books – far from it. She says students and teachers make incredible use of the media center, and will continue to do so. “But I think it’ll be a different way of learning,” she said. “The students are really excited and when you can get that kind of excitement from a high school student, then it can only be for the good.”

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Acclaimed choreographer Lauri Stallings brings public art event to Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Arts Renaissance, Inc. and a group of private citizens are bringing acclaimed choreographer Lauri Stallings and her dance group “glo” to Roswell for a participatory public art event on July 12 and 13. Through the medium of dance, the artists will provide a contemporary lens for understanding one of the most notorious events in Roswell’s history – the deportation of 400 women and children millworkers by Union troops 150 years ago. Wearing long silk dresses, about 16 dancers will lead the public in a migration from the Roswell Town Square to the historic mill site in Old

Mill Park. European waltz music and jazz will transform the space as the migration proceeds down Mill Street to culminate with a dance installation at the covered bridge. The event will begin at 4 p.m. on July 12 and 13, shortly after actors re-enact the arrest of the 400 millworkers, a separate event planned by Barrington Hall and the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau. Immediately after the July 13 installation, Stallings and RoAR will lead a public discussion by the covered bridge, addressing migration and vulnerability. Glo’s installation for

Roswell is one of a series of public installations debuting in and around Atlanta in July 2014 with an overarching theme of community, culture and identity, and how we can change what is valued and how we value it. Titled “Gestures That Soon Will Disappear,” the series will be filmed and on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia in a nine-week exhibition starting in September. Roswellians will be invited to participate in public initiatives at the museum. The nonprofit Roswell Arts Renaissance, Inc. (RoAR) promotes and advances cultural and artistic expression in the

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pant has a laser gun that will record when he shoots and what he hits. JCPD Sgt. Debra Kalish, who is in charge of community services, says the Citizen Police Academy is a way to strengthen relationships between police and the academy and gain public support from the community. “Basically, people get to see a little bit of every different aspect of the police department and what we do,” Kalish said. “A lot of people just don’t realize just how much more there is to policing than just the patrol.” Kalish says classes are not only informative, they have a lot of fun, too. “We don’t just talk about how officers conduct a traffic stop, but they see and hear what goes into planning a stop,” she said. “We do a lot of role playing, too.” Some of the classes are outdoors, such as when they simulate a felony traffic stop. Often they get graduates from the previous four years to participate. The class can accommodate 25 people, but there is often a waiting list. The Citizens Police Acad-

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Longtime Roswell resident shares Goulding Place memories Street attracts new development By KRISTINA BAK kristina@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — At a young age, Grace Withers played on her street, rode horses and bought Coca-Cola for 5 cents at the corner store. Withers, now in her 80s, was one of the early residents at the now historic Goulding Place just off Canton Street in uptown Roswell. “The day we moved, we carried some of the things up the hill,” said Withers, who now lives at Elmcroft Senior Living Communities in Roswell. “We enjoyed living in that home very much.” When she learned 109 Goulding Place was sold, she recalled the years her family spent in the home. The home, which sits on 16 acres, was sold in May for nearly $6 million and will be developed by Front Door Communities into a subdivision. Front Door Communities plans to build Goulding Village, which will include upscale single-family homes as well as townhomes, keeping with the look of historic Roswell. Withers retold the story of when her father, James

Isaac Wright, bought the home and later modernized it in the early 1940s for what was then the princely sum of $5,000. WITHERS When her family moved into the now historic home, she was just a teenager. The home had a well on the porch, and indoor bathrooms and outside columns had not been added. Withers’ father is credited with donating the land for Roswell’s first park, Waller Park. He also built the first swimming pool in the city. Until then, they would have to travel to Chastain Park to swim. “That was the closest swimming pool,” said Withers. All of her neighbors had big families, so Withers and her siblings had plenty of friends to play with outdoors into the evening. The children would play together in the street, she said. Games like kick the can and froggy in the mill pond were popular, she said. “We weren’t afraid of cars,”

said Withers, “because they hardly ever came along.” She recounted how all the families put in money to build a tennis court, so the people on the street had a place to play near the history home. The family owned several dogs, cats and two horses. Withers said she and her siblings enjoyed riding the horses. During that time, the big family names in the area were the Donahues, the Colemans and the Wrights, she recalled. Her father ran a Chevrolet car dealership for 27 years. Roswell children went to a school on Mimosa Boulevard (now the Teaching Museum North) that held classes for first through ninth grade. Milton High School in Alpharetta served Roswell too, and there were only 11 grades in those days. She can remember when Ga. 400 was first paved. Her father, the adventurous type, drove up and down the highway before the public was allowed, she said. Withers graduated from high school cum laude. She graduated from Bessie Tift College, north of Macon (it closed in 1987). She met her husband, William Hoyt Withers in Macon. “We had been to church

Historic Goulding Place is full of memories from resident Grace Withers. and he was walking me home and he thought he’d hold my hand, and I wouldn’t let him,” Withers said. They married in 1949 at the First Baptist Church in Roswell. Their reception was held in the dining room of the Goulding Place home. Withers and her husband

then moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to finish graduate school, studying religious education. The couple had four children: Dale, Jane, Jean and Cathy. She now has eight grand-

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The Johns Creek Audiology & Hearing Aid Center provides the most innovative treatment options and technology available today to improve hearing. On-site audiology services are provided by a staff who is medically trained to assess your current hearing profile. Call Today and schedule your visit to update your hearing sensitivity and we can explore the options together. We can accommodate every budget – ASK US HOW!

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This isn’t orthodontics or teeth straightening (there are no braces used). This is quickly and painlessly altering crooked teeth so they look like they’ve had years of straightening. Instant orthodontics is done primarily with veneers, which are thin, but very hard, sheets of porcelain that are bonded to natural teeth in a way that makes the teeth appear straight and uniform, creating an attractive smile. If you’ve ever seen the hit ABC series called Extreme Makeover then you are aware of the incredible changes they can make in your appearance. People with severely crooked teeth may still require regular orthodontics, but many people have only one or several crooked or misshapen teeth. So for these people, instant orthodontics is a wonderful way to go, and not only is it far less costly than conventional braces, it can usually be completed in 1-2 office visits. Instant orthodontics, combined with teeth whitening, can make you look years younger in just a matter of hours. This actually changes people’s lives! Another common dental problem is chipped, cracked or worn teeth. Veneers can be applied to the tooth to completely conceal the chip or crack and also to reshape a worn or misshapen

tooth. The veneer is made to match the color of the surrounding teeth and looks completely natural. Another option is bonding. This is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth’s surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened,

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The Problem A notice comes home from school about an outbreak of head lice. Head lice infestation is the most frequent health issue (after the common cold) facing children ages 3 to 11, with 12 million cases reported in the U.S. annually. A growing number of “lice clinics” have opened across the country, but with the right information and new innovations in treatment, parents can also address the problem at home. Expert Advice Anna Warren, owner of the Asheville Lice Treatment Center in North Carolina, advises school nurses, teachers and parents on how to respond in the case of an outbreak. Warren says these five facts and tips can help you save time, worry and money, not to mention the misuse of potentially harmful pesticides.

• Today’s pesticide-based products have become largely ineffective. Lice have developed resistance to many of the over-the-counter treatments that have been around for years and in certain areas of the country, these “super lice” are the norm. • If the treatment does not kill nits (eggs), it won’t work. The lice life cycle can be difficult to break because nits are hard to eradicate, often leading to prolonged infestations and a frustrating series of treatments with chemical products that can be harmful if overused. • Recent breakthroughs in pesticide-free products kill lice and nits. New innovations in lice treatment options have led to effective, pesticide-free consumer products that can eradicate and prevent lice infestation, even among the pesticide-resistant super lice. • A lice comb should be used to remove all lice and nits. A professional-grade steel lice comb should be used to ensure that hair is completely free of any lice and nits post treatment. In fact, a full comb-out performed weekly on your kids is a good habit to start.

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The perfect fit – For your ears and your world Our computers. Our cell phones. Our cars. Our homes. Our own bodies. The marvels of technology have allowed us to be “connected” to the tools we use in our daily lives, and depending on the decade you were born in, refuse to live without. As the world around us continues becoming more “tech” oriented, should not our ability to hear at a high level of detail keep up as well? If you find yourself “missing” some of this detail you are not alone. 36 million Americans experience hearing challenges in various environments and situations. This group is clearly at a disadvantage when communicating in this “new world”. As the community’s leading link to better hearing over the past 16 years, Dr. Deborah Woodward and her staff have successfully led thousands of hearing challenged patients to a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Dr. Woodward and the Johns Creek Audiology and Hearing Center offers patients not only improved day to day communication, but also the solutions to those challenging listening environments. These include restaurants, group meeting rooms, phone com-

munication, and yes, that age old argument between spouses on the “correct” loudness of the television volume. With the invention of wireless connections such as Bluetooth, Dr. Woodward can “plug” patients directly into the audio of a phone, a TV, a computer, or any other device patients may need to use throughout the day. You can now use the phone that is ALREADY in your pocket or purse to fine tune your hearing to fit the various situations you encounter. Also, you can make or receive calls and stream your music straight to your hearing devices! As for phone calls, Johns Creek Audiology can provide the optimal solution resulting in a very clear conversation in both ears simultaneously without fidgeting with the placement of the phone and without feedback from your hearing device while trying to talk! Extended wear, invisible to others, and no batteries to change! THE FUTURE IS NOW! If you have a mild to moderate hearing loss, this cutting edge option may be right for you. Call today and schedule your 2 week – NO RISK – free trial. With all the devices now

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ADHD – not just in children anymore Adult ADHD is associated with multiple comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions. Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:

ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).

1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school-work, work or other activities. 2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities. 3. Often does not seem to listen when spoke to directly. 4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand directions) 5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities. 6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (eg. School assignments, pencils, keys) 7. Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli. PAID ADVERTORIAL

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Some children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. And many adults who have the disorder don’t know it. They may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffic accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fixes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards. Treatment is very rewarding. The first medications to be approved by the FDA belonged to a non-stimulant group of medications: Atomoxetine. The FDA later approved stimulants such as methylphenidate and mixed amphetamine salts. Group delivered cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended in some cases as a supportive treatment. If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.

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Varicose vein myths and facts From Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth When a vein wall weakens or a valve begins to work incorrectly, or when re-circulating blood that should be moving toward the heart actually moves away, blood can pool. Pressure can build up, causing veins to become twisted, enlarged and sometimes painful. This venous insufficiency is more commonly known as varicose veins. Contributing factors include: genetics, obesity, multiple pregnancies, trauma and/ or a profession that requires standing for long periods of time. Varicose veins are also common in people over the age of 60. Unfortunately there are a lot of myths about varicose veins: here’s a quiz to test your knowledge about this all-toocommon condition: Myth or Fact? Varicose veins don’t hurt. Myth: Varicose veins are sometimes painful or throbbing. Plus the underlying backup of blood in the vein can lead to leg heaviness and fatigue, swollen limbs, skin changes, itchy legs and even skin ulcers. Myth or Fact? Varicose veins are only a cosmetic condition, not a medical one. Myth: Venous insufficiency or varicose veins are not just cosmetic issues.” says Brandon Kang, MD, pioneer in vein treatment at Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth. “If not properly treated, symptoms can progress and cause more serious medical problems.” Myth or Fact? Only women are affected by varicose veins. Myth: Nearly 25 percent of all women and 15 percent of all men suffer from uncomfortable and unsightly varicose veins. Myth or Fact? Pregnancy may cause varicose veins. Fact: During pregnancy there is a larger volume of blood, so women may experience varicose veins, especially in the last months of pregnancy. Myth or Fact? Surgery is the only lasting way to treat varicose veins. Myth: No two veins are the same and treatment options are individually based. Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth offers both conservative and corrective treatments. Conservation treatment includes compression stockings and leg elevation. Corrective methods include Sclerotherapy and

the newest laser treatment, VenaCure EVLT. In Sclerotherapy, a tiny needle is injected into the affected vein, delivering medication that irritates the lining of the vein. The vein collapses and is then reabsorbed. The VenaCure EVLT laser vein treatment uses laser energy that pulses through the vein, causing the vein to collapse and seal shut. This minimally invasive procedure takes less than 30 minutes and can be performed in the physician’s office. The results are more than 95 percent effective. “Laser treatment of varicose veins has revolutionized vein treatment and is quickly becoming the standard of care,” says Kang. “This procedure is safe, quick, very effective, and virtually painless and requires minimal recovery time. There is no large incision, so there is no scarring.” Gwinnett Medical CenterDuluth offers treatment options for spider veins and varicose veins that are more precise and less invasive, so there is no need to worry about those unsightly, uncomfortable

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Stay safe from the summer heat Provided By NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICES Heat stroke, also known as sun stroke, is the most serious form of heat injury and may cause damage the brain and other vital organs. It can even be fatal. Heat exhaustion occurs after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures for several days and have become dehydrated. Without proper care, heat exhaustion can eventually lead to heat stroke. Before you head out for a

day of fun in the sun, brush up on these sun-savvy tips to keep you and your family safe and healthy this summer: 1. Stay Hydrated. If you’re going to be in the sun all day, be sure to drink 16 to 32 ounces of fluids, such as water, fruit juices or sports beverages, each hour. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, as these can worsen your dehydration. 2. Know the symptoms. Heat exhaustion and heat

stroke share some of the same symptoms—confusion, nausea, dizziness, headache and high body temperature. A person with heat exhaustion usually perspires heavily, while someone with heatstroke has lost the ability to sweat. If you are overheated, out of breath or your heart is racing, stop what you’re doing and move indoors immediately—especially if you feel lightheaded. If you or someone you know has lost the ability to perspire, seek medical attention immediately.

The CDC recommends taking a cold shower or bath, and using other cooling measures such as fans or ice towels. 3. Keep cool and use common sense. Avoid being out in the mid-day heat as much as possible. When you do go outside, wear loose fitting, lightweight and lightcolored clothing. Exposure to air conditioning, even just for just a few hours a day, can help prevent heat-related illnesses. If it’s sweltering inside your home, take a break and find a place where you can enjoy a free blast of AC.

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More restful sleep New Chiropractic Technology... may be in your future Old Fashioned, Personalized Care Do you lose sleep due to snoring? Does your partner lose sleep due to your snoring? Do you wake up tired in the morning? Snoring is a serious condition and can be an early warning sign of sleep apnea. An estimated 160 million people are affected by snoring and many of them suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Lack of sleep places undue stress on your heart and other major organs. Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to heart attacks, strokes and excessive daytime sleepiness. More than 100,000 people are killed or injured each year in crashes attributed to a driver who has fallen asleep at the wheel. Sufficient sleep is fundamental to your overall health and wellness. Dr. Dan Myers of The Cosmetic Dentistry Center of Alpharetta has made treatment of this serious condition a priority. A sleep study by your physician would be recommended to determine the severity of the condition. The appropriate oral appliance or a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine would be suggested for treatment. There are other approved types of oral devices that can give you relief and from snoring and eliminate sleep apnea.

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Men, it’s time to get your life back How do you feel now compared to when you were 25? If you don’t feel as good, something is wrong. I have found that most men have decreased energy, weight gain (especially around the middle), muscle loss, and simply don’t feel very good. In addition, many men don’t have the sex drive they used to have. Increasingly, men feel like they have lost their edge, and some even feel depressed. The effect on their lives can be severe. If this sounds familiar to you, then your testosterone levels probably aren’t what they should be. Just about every man age 40 or older has low testosterone. I’m even finding that men in their 20s and 30s are affected. A simple blood test, which I perform in my office, can tell if a man has low testosterone. If so, the solution is simple: testosterone replacement therapy. I help men with this every day, and the results are often dramatic. As a bonus, it not only improves the symptoms discussed earlier, but also heart health, brain health, and longevity. Men, it’s time to get your life back! Contact me today to start feeling better.

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ASO Celebrates America at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre By JEMILLE WILLIAMS news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It was summertime and the listening was easy Saturday, June 28 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. It was a perfect night for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s annual Celebrate America program of patriotic music. Freshman conductor Joseph Young took the baton for his first ASO concert since being named assistant conductor at the beginning of the month. He is also music director of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. He has led a distinguished career since graduating a decade ago from the University of South Carolina (also the alma mater of Darius Rucker, the artist formerly known as Hootie). He cut a dapper figure in black shirt and white dinner jacket and marshalled the forces for a program of perennial favorites for the occasion of celebrating all that’s great about America. After a rousing rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” during which he faced and conducted us, he kicked right into Copland’s Rodeo. Motif? It was what was for dinner, for he rounded up the first half of the concert with John Williams’

“Overture to ‘The Cowboys.’” Across our fair land, doth any celebration of our nation’s independence not trot out at least one John Philip Sousa march? Methinks not. Next on the program was the first of two of the March King’s most popular struts. Young led with “The Washington Post.” One of the first of Sousa’s 136 marches, it was commissioned by his hometown newspaper. Its rousing cadence had hands clapping and toes tapping from the front of the stage to the back of the lawn. Being the new guy, he said he tried to think of a piece that would convey that feeling of men bravely and proudly marching to war -- something that has been a military tradition since martial music’s genesis in fife and drum. He said he could only think of one. Chuckles broke out as the soon-familiar bombast of John Williams’ “The Imperial March” from “Star Wars” was recognized. Next on the docket was the most famous whistling song ever. Sorry, Opie, it’s the “Colonel Bogey March,” written in 1914, but immortalized in the 1957 film, “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” The fact that just the sheet music of the tune went gold (selling one million

copies) in the infancy of radio is nothing short of astounding. The most surprising part of the lineup was the introduction of James Reese Europe, the foremost African-American musician in New York City. He was known as the “Martin Luther King of Music.” In 1912, he made history when his Clef Club was the first group to play jazz at Carnegie Hall. This is even more amazing when you compare that to Benny Goodman’s first concert there 26 years later. After the break, the misnomered “Bugler’s Holiday” by Leroy Anderson gave three of the ASO’s finest trumpet players a chance to show off front and center with the demanding piece. Now for a bit of trivia: What is the most recorded song in history? If you thought “Yesterday,” think again. It’s “Summertime” from “Porgy and Bess.” And who was the lyricist of this most popular song? Ira Gershwin? Nope. It was DuBose Heyward, author of the book “Porgy” and collaborator with George and Ira on the only opera featuring AfricanAmericans. It’s a song that cuts a swath across so many types of music – opera, blues, jazz, soul, R&B, funk, pop, and even

hip-hop. It was an inspired choice for Charleston native Joseph Young, and I doubt there could ever be a more faithful reading than what we were treated to. A blend of Negro spiritual and Ukrainian lullaby, it hits the sweet spot for countless artists and listeners, but too often fails to capture the languid and lyrical vibe that Young paced. Bravo, sir! Somehow, “The 1812 Overture,” written by Russian Pyotr Tchaikovsky, portraying the Pyrrhic victory that the French aggressors achieved in taking

Moscow, has become inextricably associated with American Independence, which of course, the French were instrumental in securing. Whatever! We love it and can’t seem to celebrate without it. It’s great to hear the ASO in their “summer home” at least once during the summer. Let’s all get busy lobbying the ASO to get the orchestra out here for the rest of the summer next year! With 25 Grammys to their credit, we are blessed to have such a world-class symphony to call our own.

JOHNS CREEK 2014 TAX DIGEST AND LEVY NOTICE The City of Johns Creek, Georgia City Council does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the City Hall building located at 12000 Findley Rd., Suite 300 on July 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Sectin 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the 2014 tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy. CURRENT 2014 TAX DIGEST AND HISTORY OF LEVY*

Description Real & Personal

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

4,161,164,131

4,036,193,971

3,864,776,391

3,769,383,987

3,678,210,672

3,859,080,901

Motor Vehicles

267,843,670

234,501,440

233,172,030

246,471,400

276,044,730

238,200,610

Mobile Homes

Timber - 100%

Heavy Duty Equipment

4,429,007,807

4,270,695,411

4,097,948,421

4,016,310,387

3,954,255,402

4,097,281,511

388,557,248

401,513,668

394,616,032

390,804,326

390,281,164

405,743,744

4,040,450,553

3,869,181,743

3,703,332,389

3,625,506,061

3,563,974,238

3,691,537,767

Gross M & O Millage Rate

8.711

8.205

8.752

8.756

9.279

9.022

Less Millage Rate Rollbacks

4.097

3.591

4.138

4.142

4.665

4.408

Net M & O Millage Rate

4.614

18,642,639

17,852,405

17,087,176

16,728,085

16,444,177

17,032,755

(128,022)

(790,234)

(765,229)

(359,091)

(283,908)

588,578

-0.68%

-4.24%

-4.29%

-2.10%

-1.70%

3.59%

Gross Digest Less M & O Exemptions Net M & O Digest

Net Taxes Levied Net Taxes $ Increase Net Taxes % Increase

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PRESS RELEASE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX HEARINGS The City of Johns Creek announces it is currently in the process of establishing its 2014 millage rate. The City, incorporated in December 1, 2006 now has a published their Five-Year History of its Tax Digest, Property Revenues and Millage Rate. Each year, the Board of Tax Assessors is required to review the assessed value for property tax purposes of taxable property in the County. When the trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the County indicate there has been an increase in the fair market value of any specific property, the Board of Tax Assessors is required by law to re-determine the value of such property and adjust the assessment. This is called a reassessment. Before the City of Johns Creek sets the final millage rate for 2014, Georgia law requires public hearings to be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this tax increase. All concerned citizens are invited to attend and participate in the public hearings which will be held at Johns Creek City Hall, Council Chambers located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 at the following dates and times: • First Public Hearing • Second Public Hearing • Third Public Hearing

Monday, June 16, 2014 at 11:30am Monday, June 16, 2014 at 6:00pm Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00pm

Action to adopt the final millage rate for 2014 is scheduled to take place at the Council Meeting on Monday, July 14, 2014 which begins at 7:00pm or as close thereafter as possible following the public hearing.

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Concert guitarist Richard Gilewitz plays Roswell Offers workshops also ROSWELL, Ga. – The Six String Social Club presents world-renowned guitarist and educator Richard Gilewitz in concert for one night Saturday, July 12 at Ragamuffin Music Hall. For over three decades, American fingerstyle wizard Gilewitz has fascinated listeners with six- and 12-string finger gymnastics while spinning enchanting yarns of a seasoned raconteur. His signature playing style delivers a technical diversity of banjo style patterns and classical arpeggios with a rhythmic percussive approach, exploring the history of guitar with sounds of folk to Americana, the blues to the classical, ragtime to pop and somewhere in between. Gilewitz will also present a series of three one-hour workshops July 12 starting at

If you go What: Six String Social Club When: Saturday, July 12; Two shows 7 and 9 p.m. Where: Ragamuffin Music Hall 585 South Atlanta St., Roswell Tickets: $30 at www. sixstringsocialclub.com Workshops: $50 each; $125 all three More Info: 770-3657738 noon. Students around the globe attend Gilewitz’s roving GillaCamp Guitar Workshop, an interactive experience that provides players an avenue to renew their love of the guitar. Designed for all level of players, the GillaCamp explores a wide variety of topics in a group and individual setting. – Creative Loafing Magazine, Tampa Bay, Florida

The City of Johns Creek announces it is currently in the process of establishing its 2014 millage rate. The City, incorporated in December 1, 2006 has published their Five-Year History of its Tax Digest, Property Revenues and Millage Rate as required. Before the City of Johns Creek sets the final millage rate for 2014, Georgia law requires a public hearing(s) to be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this tax increase. All concerned citizens are invited to attend and participate in the Public Hearings which will be held in the Council Chambers at Johns Creek City Hall which is located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 at the following dates and times: »First Public Hearing

Monday, June 16, 2014 at 11:30am

»Second Public Hearing

Monday, June 16, 2014 at 6:00pm

»Third Public Hearing

Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00pm

Action to adopt the final millage rate for 2014 is scheduled to take place at the Council Meeting on July 14, 2014 which begins at 7:00pm or as close thereafter as possible after the final Public Hearing.

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Idichandy wraps up service on statewide Student Advisory Council ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School student Leah Idichandy was one of 50 students from around Georgia selected to serve on State School Superintendent John Barge’s 20132014 Student Advisory Council. As members of the council, these students met three times throughout the school year to advise Barge on how state policies impact the classroom. The Student Advisory Council discussed other education-related issues and served as the superintendent’s ambassadors in their respective schools. “The Student Advisory Council is a great way for me to hear directly from students in our schools and discuss major initiatives with them,” Barge said. “Having student input during the policy-making process is invaluable. The students are ultimately the ones impacted by our work, and I want them to share their ideas and concerns as we address many critical issues.” More than 700 students applied to be a member of the Student Advisory Council and answered essay questions. Students were chosen based on the strength of their essay answers.

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Benefit horse show July 19-21 Event takes place at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Shine up your boots and head down to Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta. On July 18, 19 and 21, the 12th annual Ticket to Ride Horse Show, which is sponsored by Harry Norman, Realtors Forsyth County/ Lake Lanier office, Hawk Ridge Farm, Bristow Anderson and Campbell and Brannon, takes place. All net proceeds will benefit battered women shelters in Lumpkin, Dawson, Forsyth and Hall counties. “We as realtors want to give back to the communities that we serve,” said Robert Aiken, senior vice president and managing broker of Harry Norman, Relators Forsyth/Lake Lanier office. The Ticket to Ride event, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta, will be a Georgia Hunter Jumper Association-rated show and will feature doublepoint classics. With over 170 horses competing in the event in 2013, the show brought in more than $12,000 that was donated to Hall County’s Gateway Domestic Violence Center, Forsyth County’s Family Haven and Dawson and Lumpkin’s No One Alone Shelter. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 and to max out the

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horse capacity at Will’s Park Equestrian Center with 220 registered horses. Sanctioned by the Georgia Hunter Jumper Association and the Southern Hunter Jumper Association of Georgia, the show is managed by Margaux Casey with Black Horse Productions. There will be classes for beginners through experienced jumpers. Special events include a free Friday, July 18 evening fun class, jumper addbacks, jumper relays and double-point classics on both Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. “We are so happy to have

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 patriotic marches.

so many great sponsors this year,” said Casey. “The event will not only attract quality riders, but will make a lasting impression on spectators.” Not a horse person? Don’t worry; there will be vendors of all sorts and entertainment. In addition, the unique event will feature several guest judges. The riders and their steeds start early, so you may want to make a day out of it. Visit www.harrynormanforsyth.com/benefit-horse-show; call 770-497-2000 or email robert.aiken@harrynorman. com for more information.

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 770-475-9684. —Jonathan Copsey

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Union to invade Roswell 150 re-enactments remember occupation By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Yankees are coming! At least, re-enactors representing Yankees will be converging on Roswell July 12 and 13 as the city – and the rest of Atlanta – remembers 150 years since the Union assaults during the Civil War. In a theatrical press conference June 26, General George Thomas and his aid, Major Michael Hitt, informed members of the press about Union plans to invade the Atlanta region, seizing key bridges along the Chattahoochee River. This includes the covered bridge that connected the mill town of Roswell with the city. “It’s very important we seize this bridge,” explained Hitt. “We need to take it before the Confederates burn it.” Thomas added: “The ultimate object is the City of Atlanta.” At the time, Atlanta was a major railway and supply hub for the state and the Confederacy. The capitol was in Milledgeville. As many “Gone with the Wind” readers will remember, Atlanta burned.

Roswell was a major manufacturing town for the Confederacy, producing cotton and cloth in its mills. At the cotton mill, they made shirts and wagon covers “A good majority of the production of the Roswell mills goes to Atlanta – rope, sheets, navy supplies, blankets and uniforms,” Hitt said. “Well-supplied troops are happy troops.” The event was to gear up support for the 150 anniversary of Union troops occupying Roswell during the Civil War. They burned the mills and took the workers – 400 men, women and children – north to Kentucky and Indiana on charges of treason, an act that was unique and the war and since. “It never happened again, a town charged with treason,” Hitt said. Most of the workers never returned south. Roswell’s event June 12 and 13 will feature re-enactors portraying Union soldiers camped out on the grounds of Barrington Hall as they were during the occupation. Theses “soldiers” will give demonstrations of camp life to visitors. The highlight of the week-

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end is Union troops rounding up “mill workers” on the town square and reading out their arrest warrants. The workers are then taken away. Roswell’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest Civil War commemorations in the metro area and shows something a little different than most re-enactments. “This is unique and different,” said Hitt. “We’re not shooting any anyone. We’re camping out on the grounds the soldiers actually camped on. There are not many reenactment events where the re-enactors can interact with the public.”

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DNR: Boating intoxicated, don’t think about it By KRISTINA BAK kristina@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and law enforcement participated in the June 27-29 nationwide “Operation Dry Water.” The operation helped enforce and educate boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence, or BUI. Other local agencies that participated included the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The program put thousands of officers on the water to increase visibility of BUI enforcement before the Fourth of July holiday, which is known for drinking and boating. The initiative focused on reducing accidents and fatalities related to BUIs. “We would rather them stay sober while boating or designate a non-drinking operator,” said Lt. Col. Jeff Weaver, DNR law enforcement division assistant director. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, NASBLA, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, launched the operation in 2009. “We want people to enjoy boating on our waterways, but

Jason Roberson, with Georgia DNR, patrols Lake Lanier looking for intoxicated boaters. we want them to do it safely,” Weaver said. So far this year, rangers have made 75 BUI arrests. In 2013, there were a total of 86 arrests related to BUI. Officers also educated boaters on a new Georgia boating law. This new boater education law requires any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1998 who operates any motorized vessel on Georgia waterways to have completed a boat education

course. The course must be approved by NASBLA. The course is offered in different formats. The formats include in a classroom setting, online and home study. The agencies also worked to educate the public about the dangers of alcohol and water safety. So far this year, 15 people have drowned in Georgia waters. Of those, eight occurred at Lake Lanier.

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Choosing to make a change As humans we are faced with millions of choices everday; what shoes to wear, which way to go to work, should I sign my name in black or blue ink, should I call my mother today? Choices are all around us. Our new “Going Green” section would like to focus on one very important choice: choosing to take back control over our lives personally and the world around us one step at a time. In this section we will discuss topics like sustainability, farm to table food, carbon footprints, influencing corporate America by what we buy and “how-to” steps to start chaning the world we live in for the better. James Carr, our staff’s green thumb, is leading the charge. He welcomes your ideas, notes, suggestions and above all your participation. Please feel free to contact James at james@northfulton.com

Volunteers needed to conduct Roswell litter assessment ROSWELL, Ga. — Just how much litter is there in Roswell? Inquiring minds and Keep Roswell Beautiful want to know, and the KRB board needs volunteers to help Saturday, July 12 to find where litter accumulates in the city and how much. These volunteers are needed to join Keep Roswell Beautiful members and volunteers from Historic Roswell Kiwanis as they drive around Roswell to conduct the annual Litter Index Survey – a visual assessment to rate the amount of litter in the city. The annual Roswell Litter Survey is linked to a national Keep America Beautiful effort to rank areas on cleanliness. “Assessing the presence of litter in your community is the first step in the litter prevention education process and in empowering individuals to enhance their community environments,” said Janet Liberman, executive director of Keep Roswell Beautiful and environmental programs manager for the city of Roswell. The city is divided into five assessment zones for the survey. Volunteers are given a map and scoring sheets and drive a particular zone to rate the amount of litter they see on a 1 to 4 scale. A score of 1 means “virtually no litter,” and a 4 indicates “major dump-sites.” Ideally, there are three to four people in each vehicle: one driver and two to three scorers. For the past 14 years, Roswell has scored an average of 1.3 – very little litter. The event will begin at the Chick-Fil-A located at 604 Holcomb Bridge Road at 9 a.m. Breakfast is provided. Volunteers should expect the actual scoring to take about one hour. For information, contact Keep Roswell Beautiful at info@ keeproswellbeautiful.org.

Sarah Buchanan greets families of Rwandan farmers during a recent trip.

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How a Roswell farmer gives genocide survivors hope I first met Sarah Buchanan at Table & Main’s garden in Roswell in the fall of 2013. A friend of mine put me in touch, as Buchanan founded a nonprofit organization in 2012 called “The Kula Project.” Their goal is to eliminate poverty by giving one billion farmers the tools to make it happen, largely through donations and fundraisers, like their annual #forthefarmer campaign that takes place on Aug. 14. Kula means “to eat” in Swahili and “community” in Sanskrit, and the Kula Project aims to help farmers in Africa support themselves, their families and their communities. One of their earliest projects brought drip-tank technology to an orphanage in Kenya which enabled them to harvest every 21 days. Before, the farmers were using seeds that were seven years old, but with their new methods, the orphanage was able to feed all of their children for the very first time — and even made $400 at a local market. Their latest project will help genocide survivors in Rwanda grow coffee beans and bananas, which will double their income for the next thirty years. Buchanan still worked at Table & Main when we first spoke, though she has since parted ways due to the success of her project. Her partnership with Table & Main, 1028 Can-

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ton Street in Roswell, however, is what directly funded the early stages of the Kula Project. Without owner Ryan Pernice allowing Buchanan to take weeks off work, The Kula Project would have gone kaput. Instead, the Kula Project recently celebrated their two-year anniversary at Monday Night Brewing Company in Midtown, a massive accomplishment considering 80 percent of small businesses fail within two years. Hopefully, this means they’ll be around for the long haul. This is important for both our community and Africa, because Buchanan’s project sets an example for all of us to follow. The issue is that, as a whole, we aren’t doing that right now, and it’s the main reason Buchanan went to Africa to make a difference: People here didn’t seem to want it. “We were building a lot of gardens around Roswell, and then we realized that no one was taking care of them after we left,” Buchanan said. “And when we first started Kula, we were trying to convince people to become farmers, and we

realized that wasn’t working either. That’s when we started working with existing farmers.” Part of the problem was Roswell’s city laws. Though one of those gardens was behind Table & Main, Kula wasn’t legally allowed to sell the crops for a profit. Instead, they had to donate the goods to the restaurant to sell. Laws like these mean someone thousands of miles away can sell you food because it’s been approved by the federal government, but a neighbor, friend or community member cannot sell food from their garden down the street. Who do you trust more? For the vast majority of human existence on earth, food was eaten from within walking distance of where it grew. Today, you couldn’t find the farm your lettuce or bananas came from unless you worked for the NSA. The number of people, miles and gallons of oil behind everything we eat is enormous, and it clogs up our system while hurting our health and the environment. The fact that fresh food went ignored in the middle of a city shows the height of our ignorance. As we have forgotten our food, we have forgotten ourselves. James Carr is working on a book about the local, sustainable movement called The Jig Is Up. For more information visit thejigisup89.com.

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Lessons learned in the ’burbs One family’s VA LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

While I was out running last weekend, something happened that infuriated me. A short time later, another incident occurred about three miles further down the road — same road — that made up for it. Not only did it make up for it, but I think I am supposed to have learned some sort of lesson as a result. The first incident was fairly straightforward. I was running on the sidewalk approaching an intersection — a big one. There were cars coming from the opposite direction, but they were relatively far away. I had plenty of time to cross — I thought. As soon as I started to step off the sidewalk into the road, a new white Suburban that was approaching from the opposite direction sped up and then turned right, cutting me off. I was fairly amazed and startled. The driver had a phone glued to their ear and never even glanced my way. I know the driver saw me because they really had to speed up to cut me off. I was rather unhappy. The circumstances of second incident were similar to the first. The driver was coming

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from the opposite direction, too, and was also going to turn right. This time, it was a concrete truck loaded with more than a few thousand pounds of steel forms used for pouring concrete walls. The driver was a young Hispanic man and I am sure that he was driving the truck back to the shop. It was quitting time, around 6:30, and my guess is that he was very tired and anxious to get home. The drivers are usually pretty low on the totem pole. Plus, I know it is really hard work because I used to be in that business a long time ago. The truck driver was much closer to the intersection than the SUV had been, and I assumed that he was driving through it, so I stopped on the sidewalk and waited. He must have really jammed hard on his brakes, because when I looked up he was completely stopped,

blocking traffic, waiting for me to cross. I motioned for him to drive, but he shook his head and waved me on. I was so surprised because those trucks don’t stop easily, and I know he was probably in a hurry. That’s the entire story. I am not sure what the lesson was that afternoon, although it probably had something to do with respect or the sense of honor that many people, who don’t seem to have so much materially, frequently exhibit. I see it all the time — little acts of dignity that transcend all status or consequence. In the dark and often cloudy world we live in today, those acts and those people to me glow like beacons of light and grace. Hemingway frequently wrote about people like that truck driver, those common people with uncommon character and compassion. He respected and admired them. They give us all something to aspire to, and they give me hope. So what was my lesson? Well besides, “Ray, you need to pay more attention to where you are running,” I have to say, I am not exactly sure. You tell me.

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Where does the late library fee go? I was recently volunteering in my son’s third grade class for science lab on the subject of fossils. The kids knew their facts, from trace fossils to cast molds, all made from small prehistoric plants, strange animals and of course the dinosaur. The students made a fossil replica out of clay and plaster-of-paris. After school that day, I took him and a friend to the library nearest our home. As I walked in, I was particularly reminded after his classroom exercise about another possible extinction in our span of history, that of bound books and the library system as a whole. You see, I love the library; the comforting feel of being surrounding by a vast amount of information, the diversity of its seeking gatherers, and the still assumed quietness in our fast-paced era of change. I even love the smell of old books and hate that it could all someday be removed from our community. So, when I checked out my books and

learned that I had a fine to pay, I discovered a perhaps little known fact to share. When library patrons pay overdue fines, that money goes straight to the county. I was shocked to find out that something as simple as an overdue fine does nothing to positively impact the library system, given how desperately it’s needed! Next time you visit your local library, please donate to help keep our libraries afloat. For if every patron dropped just $1 in the donation box that money alone will go directly to the local library. Despite the ever-changing electronic world that we live in, I hope that libraries will remain with us and that our communities can come together to keep the library establishments that have been a part of our culture for so long out of the realm of possible extinction… unlike our unfortunate old friend, the dinosaur. —Crystal Klimavicz

experience: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Here is one family’s experience with the Atlanta VA Medical Center. It gives insight to that family’s trials getting proper care for one veteran. Ed. I appreciate Hatcher Hurd’s column concerning the deplorable care some of our veterans are given. I have seen a lot of good and a lot of bad in the Atlanta VA. My husband Ray Davis was a patient of many different VA services. Some were above excellent and some were extremely poor. As you have heard, waiting times for a simple appointment were outrageous. However, in my husband’s experiences, there were some exceptions. If the wait was going to be very long, he was allowed to see a non-VA doctor — if they would accept the VA pay reimbursement schedule. Other times, the appointment scheduler would advise him to go the VA’s emergency room. During his many days as a patient at the VA hospital, he became familiar with “the good – and the bad – hospital floors.” One was known for its excellent staff, while another was known for the inadequate care given and the horrible dispositions of the nurses. There were times when no nurse or doctor came to his room for two days. There were times when his bed was not changed even though there was blood from his partial foot amputation. Luckily he had family to change the bed, get his nurse or call his doctors. The doctors from the podiatry department were excellent. Without them and his family and friends, I doubt his stay would have gone so well. I heard the patients crying. I saw them wandering the halls and even outdoors. There was one man who was dying because he was too scared to have his limb amputated and he received little help. There were angry outbursts from some of the patients because no one cared. Another just cried and moaned with no one to help him for long periods of times. Sad, sad way we treat those who serve and protect us. The last visit to the VA hospital for my husband was his final. His podiatrist wanted to get him admitted to the hospital when he went in for

There were times when his bed was not changed even though there was blood from his partial foot amputation. his weekly appointment. There were no beds available so they took him to the ER. He was going to be taken to the MICU when the resident decided he needed to have a central line put in to administer antibiotics. This was never done to him before, but he agreed to the procedure. They told me to go to MICU and he would be up shortly. After a long time, some personnel escorted me back downstairs where I was informed that Ray had died. The doctors told me they didn’t know why he died. After more than 90 days and countless calls and letters, I was able to get a copy of his autopsy. Still, it gave no definitive reason for his death. I kept asking if it was caused by the insertion of the central line. I was never given answers even though I hounded every department there. I contacted U.S. Rep. Tom Price who was able to get a response from one of the head doctors at the VA. He was not in the hospital the night when Ray died. He told me that the central line did not cause a heart attack. I asked him if it was just a coincidence that he died at the moment the central line was being inserted. His answer was that was for me to decide. But he said he didn’t see anything that was done wrong. But no real answers either. Again, I must reiterate how wonderful some of the doctors at the VA were. Many were Emory doctors, many were outstanding podiatry residents. And then there were all those other people who didn’t care enough or know enough to give the veterans the care they so richly deserved. –Diane Davis, Johns Creek

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Sends cookies to military in Afghanistan ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta First United Methodist Church has broken its record for collecting Oreos to send to military overseas. The church set a goal of two tons for its annual Operation Oreo cookie drive during the month of June. With help from the community, the church nearly doubled its goal, collecting 3.7 tons of cookies. “The pastors, staff and congregation of AFUMC thank the community for an outpouring of support,” said a church spokesperson. Alpharetta Methodist held the drive throughout June,

culminating with a patriotic worship service June 29. Stacks of Oreo packages surrounded the altar, while the choir and orchestra played patriotic music and military veterans were recognized. The Oreos have been sent to military chaplains in Afghanistan who will help distribute them to service members stationed at forward operating bases Fentry and Gamberi and at Shindand, Kandahar and Bagram air bases. For information, visit afumc.org. –Shannon Weaver

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Josh Meade of Alpharetta was among 553 undergraduate students receiving degrees following fall 2013 commencement exercises at Southeast Missouri State University. Meade graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general studies.

DALLAS, Texas – Samuel Rudelich, a resident of Alpharetta and a first-year student at Southern Methodist University, was named to the Honor Roll with Distinction for fall 2013 semester at SMU, which includes students in the top 10 percentile. In addition, Caitlyn Rutan, a resident of Duluth and a first-year at SMU, was named to the Honor Roll with High Distinction for the semester, which includes students in the top 5 percentile.

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STATESBORO, Ga. – Scott W. Kelly, a 2013 Milton High School graduate now attending Georgia Southern University, earned recognition on GSU’s President’s List for his first semester grade point average of 4.0. He was also inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society and is a member of the Georgia Southern Division I basketball team.

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law took first place at the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, held Feb. 22 at Pace Law School in White Plains, New York. The victory marks the third national championship in four years for the law school. The school’s team, which included second-year law student Caroline Shepard of Milton, defeated 75 other law schools, including Yale and Indiana University in the semifinal round and LSU and the University of Utah in the final round. Shepard won the Best Oralist Award in the first preliminary round.

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University of Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – Dennis Rivera of Alpharetta received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin in Madison at the winter commencement ceremonies.

Benedictine University LISLE, Ill. – Laura Frazzetta of Cumming was named to Benedictine University’s fall 2013 Dean’s Recognized List, which recognizes part-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or above.

Miami University OXFORD, Ohio – Nicole Elizabeth Peters of Alpharetta was named to the Miami University Dean’s List. Students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for fall semester have been named to the list recognizing academic performance.

Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Paige Steioff, a business major from Johns Creek, was named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at Georgia College in Milledgeville. Steioff was also inducted into the Delta Zeta sorority. She is a 2013 graduate from Northview High School.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute WORCESTER, Mass. – Andrew Portera of Alpharetta, a junior majoring in chemical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Puerto Rico. The project was titled Puerto Rico Mill Restoration.

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – YuJin Kim of Johns Creek won Best in Show for her artwork, “Mundane Existence,” in the Young Women’s State High School Art and Design Competition held at Brenau University. The competition offered more than $40,000 in Brenau scholarships and $1,000 in cash prizes. Kim, a Johns Creek High School student, received a $10,000 scholarship and a

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Main image: The Cooler ice arena in Alpharetta hosted the Atlanta Open figure skating competition. Inset: Karen Hiller and daughter Wendi Hiller pose for a picture while waiting for Wendi’s turn to skate.

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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 Proud Sponsor Of:

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Kathy Shehee, Sharon Hyre and Janet Payne volunteered during the Atlanta Open.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB NUMBER #14-212 NEWTOWN PARK COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION The City of Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Department is seeking sealed Invitations to Bid (ITB) for renovation improvements to the Clubhouse at Newtown Park. Site improvements will include adding two restrooms to the existing building. The Clubhouse is located at 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30022 inside Newtown Park. The Clubhouse is located at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Rod Road. This improvement project is classified as a “Design and Build”, to capitalize on current innovative project design and best management practices in the industry. Furthermore, this will be funded by a Community Development Block Grant and will adhere to all federal guidelines to include Davis-Bacon wage structure. KRISTINA BAK/STAFF

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The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on July 31, 2014 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www. johnscreekga.gov) . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED. ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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North Fulton’s Georgia Outlaws take LAX Southern Open Tourney NORTH FULTON – The Georgia Outlaws won the high school A division of the 2014 Peachtree City Southern Open Lacrosse Tournament June 21-22. The team is comprised of players from Chattahoochee, Centennial, Johns Creek, Lambert, Lovett, Northview and Wesleyan high schools. Goalie Paul Burke was named MVP of the championship game. The Georgia Outlaws are coached by Mike Ryan, B.J. Hebert and David Lumsden. Players include Colin Sather, Jordan Dietz, Ren Schmitt, Andrew Wemyss, Chase Hicks, William Webster, Ryan Mahoney, John Marco Miele, Haydon Koch, Zachary Carson, Matthew Klafter, and Mason Hebert. Stephen Wojcik, Ryan Daigle, Michael Ryan, Triston Tetley, Matt Paulo, Noah Ebetino, James Boice, Jake McCullars, Troy Campbell, Paul Burke, Michael Wall, Sam Baroff and Christian Bolden.

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Undefeated U11 Jays take Catawaba Classic

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The Alpharetta High School Winter Guard won the Southern Association for Performance Arts Novice Division Gold Medal.

AHS Winter Guard wins gold ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta High School Winter Guard won the Southern Association for Performance Arts Novice Division Gold Medal at the championship competition held at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After placing in the top three at all of their local competitions, the team had an amazing performance in Chattanooga and outscored all of the

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Hunter Thomas lights up Valley Baseball League JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Staunton Braves outfielder Hunter Thomas (Georgia Southern University) shared honors as the Valley Baseball League D-BAT Player of the Week for the week of June 9-15. Thomas, an outfielder from Johns Creek, came alive that week, hitting .462 in three games with a .588 onbase percentage and a .923 slugging average. In 13 at-bats, he had six hits, including a double, a triple, a homerun, two walks, two HBP and four runs scored. He also had two stolen bases. This season, the junior from Johns Creek is hitting .385 in six games played. The Valley League plays a 44-game season in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The wooden-bat collegiate summer league, which dates from 1923, is sanctioned by the NCAA, funded in part by a grant with Major League Baseball and affiliated with the National Alliance of College Summer Baseball. Valley League has produced well over 1,000 professional baseball players. Last year, 27 Valley League

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Pets, snakes don’t mix in any circumstance Summer weather perfect for snakes By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Jamie Thayer knows more about snakes than she would like. The lesson came when her 11-year-old Golden Retriever Jesse James was bitten by a copperhead in April and is still recovering. “Everything I’ve read says the recovery after treatment is usually only 24 hours,” Thayer said. “But Jesse is almost three months out and isn’t back to 100 percent yet.” Jesse was bitten outside of Thayer’s home at Lake Lanier in Cumming. “It was after dark, and we were standing near some ivy when he suddenly jumped twice,” she said. The dog wouldn’t put pres-

Protect your pet from snakes • Clear away rocks and logs from your property • Keep dogs on a leash near water • Check tree beds, sidewalks and the side of the road, where snakes will lay to sun • Use pet-friendly snake repellent • Rid your yard of small animals such as chipmunks and rats sure on his leg, and Thayer decided to take him to the veterinarian. “We ended up going to our regular vet too, who verified Jesse was bit by a copperhead,” she said. She said the dog appeared to be bitten twice. “Our vet said the bites looked to be from a young snake and that they release venom differently than adult snakes,” Thayer said. Dr. R.J. Itkin, internal medicine vet with All Pets Emergency and Referral Center, 6460 Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta, said young snakes

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Jesse James, an 11-year-old Golden Retriever, is recovering after being bitten by a yard snake. fully developed, but multiple

bites typically release more,” Itkin said. “Certainly, all snakebites must be attended to, no matter the age of the snake.” Copperheads and water moccasins are the most venomous snakes in the state, and bites are common from late spring to early fall. Copperheads reach about 22 inches to 36 inches long and have a diamond shaped pattern on their bodies. They can be found in wooded, swampy areas, near pines and water. Water moccasins, sometimes called cottonmouths, live near and in water and are about 20 to 48 inches. They have large heads. Some have brown cross bands, but most are black. The venom is poisonous, but Itkin said all snakebites should be looked at by a veterinarian. “Not everyone sees the snake or knows what kind it is,” he said. “Often snakebites require stitches or other treatment, even if they’re not venomous.” Itkin said since April, they’ve treated about 20 dogs for snakebites. “We had six over the weekend a few weeks ago,” he said. “The weather brings them out, but if there’s a food source, they’re going to go to it, regardless of where it is.” Thayer said Jesse’s leg turned black, and treatment included antibiotics, Epson salt soaks and rest. “We had to help him stand to go potty, because his leg was in such bad shape,” she said.

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Goulding: Continued from Page 15 children and nine great-grandchildren. While living at Goulding Place, the family started many traditions that Withers and her immediate family maintain to this day. The family gathers for a Christmas party, where the whole family sings together. The family also gathers in Augusta each year to celebrate her father’s birthday. In 1952, she and her husband moved back to Roswell and worked

Snakes: Continued from Page 44 She said her vet didn’t recommend anti-venom treatment for Jesse because of the dog’s age and possible side effects. Itkin said anti-venom treatments like Antivenin have been successful in snakebites, but all treatment options should be decided based on the dog’s

as teachers in area schools. Withers was a teacher for 32 years. After retiring, she became a substitute teacher for about 15 years while volunteering at what is today North Fulton Hospital. “I wish I was still doing that,” said Withers about volunteering. She was a volunteer at the hospital for 20 years. Withers’ husband passed when he was 60 years old in 1986. At the time, they had been married for 37 years. When asked about what she thinks of 109 Goulding Place now, Withers said, “It’s always home to me.”

health and age. “If a dog is not in good health, or has underlying health issues, certain treatments may exacerbate those conditions or cause a reaction,” he said. Thayer said Jesse is an inside dog, and since the bite, she is more careful when she’s out with him. “We stay away from ivy, and don’t walk too late at night anymore,” she said.

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DEATH NOTICES Loretta Belling, 80, of Sugar Hill, passed away June 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Marie Berkley, 55, of Roswell, passed away June 26, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Robert Stevenson Butler, 56, of Cumming, passed away June 30, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mary Lou Cart, 86, of Roswell, passed away June 29, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Joyce Coussan, 72, of Cumming, passed away June 30, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Terry Brian Cox, 49, of Cumming, passed away June 24, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Richard L. Fisher, Jr., 61, of Marietta, passed away June 24, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Charles Foley, 82, of Woodstock, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Patricia P. Fowler, 70, of Atlanta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Donna Rae Garner, 76, passed away June 28, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Oliver Ennis Goettee, Jr, 81, passed away on June 24, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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Sue Lane Jenkins, 64, of Cumming, passed away June 25, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Erlene Johnson, 78, of Cumming, passed away June 24, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Ronald Lamar Jolly, 67, of Marietta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Louise Martin Jones, 71, of Forsyth County, passed away June 25, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Margaret Jordan, 87, of Cumming, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

John Lewis, 66, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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Frank Nash, 81, of Doraville, passed away June 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Betty Philler, 91, of Atlanta, passed away June 13, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Addy Schilling, 56, of Roswell, passed away June 19, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lawrence Simon Jr., 77, of Lawrenceville, passed away June 26, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Dorothy Snead, 83, of Lagrange, passed away June 20, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

John Norman Spahr, 68, of Roswell, passed away June 26, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Mastro, 96, of Roswell, passed away June 27, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Kathryn Mitchell, 82, of Milton, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Ralph Moore, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dwight Arthur Thielmann, 56, of Duluth, passed away June 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Bettie Barton Vickers, 82, of Calhoun, passed away June 26, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Malaver Webb, 47, of Alpharetta, passed away June 14, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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North Fulton Community Charities Now Hiring. Inventory Specialist: Manage intake process at Thrift Shop donation door. 12 noon to 8pm. Fulltime preferred. parttime possible. Heavy lifting required. NFCC is a locally supported, volunteer-based nonprofit serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and 3-Verify, Submit resume or pick up application & job description at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or Jane at jsimon@nfcchelp. org MANAGERS: Sales & Quailty Control. ACE NEEDED! CityWide Maintenance, Marietta, is growing! Full/ Part-time. Require business-to-business experience and desire to get in front of prospects and customers. www. gocitywide.com. Scott 770-990-3334

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Full-time Software Engineer – Infor (US) Inc., Alpharetta, GA - Resp. incl. design & dev of features in a .Net architecture for Process PLM software apps to meet customer req; creation & admin of SQL Server & Oracle databases; analyze upcoming changes to SQL Server & Oracle databases for their impact on customers & products; h&le highest level of support escalation calls about SQL Server & Oracle databases; support & participate in product testing & bug verification; prep technical documents; perform weekly product builds. Educ. Req – Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in comp sci, eng or a related field. Req is 1 yr. exp in software design & development of Process PLM systems as well as exp in database administration; exp w/Oracle & SQL database admin & programming .NET apps, Microsoft technologies, esp. C#.Net, VB.Net & C++, WiX to generate builds & patch files between product releases, MS SQL Server 2005 & 2008, Oracle 9i, 10g & 11g database admin & mgmt, SQL*Plus, PL/SQL & SQL programming & development, Oracle Enterprise Manager; shell scripting for create batch files for automated database admin incl database creation, deletion, migrations & upgrades; & Red Gate Oracle & SQL Server apps for database admin. Send resumes to Cheryl Sanocki, Infor, 1351 South County Trail, Suite 300, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

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Office Administrator: Alpharetta engineering and construction firm. Will work directly with the company President and Executive Vice President. Highly organized multi-tasker. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and QuickBooks. Payroll, accounts payable/receivable, tags for company vehicles, preparing reports, presentations, proposals and correspondence, etc. 2 years or more related experience preferably in environmental c o n s u l t i n g . Education: Minimum: Associates Degree, Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree. Resumes: aecsresumes@gmail. com

School Bus Drivers Needed Fulton County Schools Transportation Department Paid Training 25 hrs/wk with benefits 183 days/yr. E/O/E Apply www. fultonschools. org or Call 770-667-2970 Database/Web Technician

Forsyth County Public Library

Assists with website development, creates reports, provides IT support. FT $15.59/ hour + benefits. See posting www.forsythpl. jobs ROOM SERVICE CHEF, primarily evening hours/40 hours. Experienced. Contact Jon Moore, 678-775-4609 or apply in person, HGI Johns Creek PAYROLL CLERK: Small Roswell accounting office looking for full-time payroll clerk for processing payroll and taxes in QuickBooks, along with other office duties. Payroll and QuickBooks experience preferred. Please send resume and salary requirements to Amy@ jgboutwellcpa.com

Mechanic/ Shop Techs: FT tractor/trailer technicians for 2nd and 3rd shift Conley. Own hand tools & Technician’s qualifications tests req. (EOE/AA) Old Dominion Freight Line. Email: Hugh.moore@ odfl.com or call: 1-404-363-0770, x7

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