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‘Lady Justice’ statue proposed at new courthouse

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The new Forsyth County Courthouse being built in downtown Cumming is working to get a focal centerpiece — Lady Justice.

The iconic image of Lady Justice includes a sword, scales and blindfold, and was a recommendation by Forsyth County Superior Court Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley to the Jail and Courthouse Project Team.

The project team asked the Forsyth County Board

of Commissioners to consider authorizing staff to look into the cost of placing and creating a bronze sculpture of Lady Justice at the front of the new Courthouse Town Green.

“The area was previously discussed as being used as a water feature, but because that is no longer on the table, the project team discussed this and decided to bring this to the board,” said County Manager Doug Derrer, who is also on the Jail and Courthouse Project Team.

See STATUE, Page 6

Construction workers diligently put the final touches on the Costco Wholesale site, which was first graded in February 2013.

Costco sets August ribbon-cutting

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — The much anticipated opening of Costco Wholesale now has set a ribbon-cutting date.

The ceremony for the Costco Wholesale on the northeast corner of Bald Ridge Marina and Market Place Boulevard off Ga. 400 at exit 15 in Cumming is taking place at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 29.

“Costco’s newest location in Cumming is a tremendous

addition to our local economy,” said James McCoy, president and CEO of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “Their new facility will generate new jobs and capital investment, while contributing revenue to our local tax digest.

“The City of Cumming has done an outstanding job of attracting Costco to our community,” McCoy said. “We anticipate that their presence will facilitate the recruitment of additional retail establishments along the Bald Ridge

Marina corridor.”

The 148,000-square-foot facility will have about 650 parking spaces, a tire center, liquor store and a gasoline station.

Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt said Costco will generate about 150 new jobs.

News that Costco was finally going to open its Cumming location was welcomed by hundreds of Forsyth Herald Facebook readers, who shared and commented on the post.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Someone threw rocks and softballs at 11 school buses causing about $2,500 in damages, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

An employee of North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, told

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Customer takes medication without paying CUMMING, Ga. — A man went to pick up his medications, but did not have the money to pay for all of them, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

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DUI arrests ►► Eduardo Alberto Lopez, 24,

of Imperial Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 28 on Little Mill Road in Gainesville for DUI and speeding. ►► Don Ray Mauldin, 58, of Meadow Overlook, Cumming, was arrested June 28 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and too fast for conditions. ►► Rhett Logan Bergeron, 18, of Doc Bramblett Road,

deputies the incident happened between 3 p.m. June 13 and 7 a.m. June 16.

The suspect threw rocks and softballs at the rear exit door windows of the school buses and one front window.

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He then went around and asked other store shoppers for money to help him buy the medication.

He was unable to collect enough, so he went back to the pharmacy counter.

When employees looked away, the customer reached over the counter and grabbed the pain medication bottle leaving the other two prescriptions behind.

When the employee was restocking the bottles, she noticed the pain medicine was missing. The employee said video surveillance shows the suspect shoplifting.

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knocked out on most of the buses, and a few had damage to the front gate crossing arm and stop signs.

The employee said there were no cameras pointed toward the buses at the time of the incident.

according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

An employee of the store told deputies she arrived at about 5:30 a.m. July 3 to open the store when she noticed the motion lights did not turn on.

The alarm had not been triggered. Instead, the employee said the alarm panel was ripped from the wall.

When deputies arrived, they saw someone had cut the telephone lines and both power boxes were shut off.

Deputies found the alarm panel on the ground and the ceiling tiles moved around.

After reviewing video surveillance, deputies said the power was shut off about 2:25 a.m., and they were unable to view video of the incident.

CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a Dollar General Store, 6010 Bethelview Road, and damaged wires and tiles, but did not steal anything,

Man found sniffing aerosol in bathroom

Cumming, was arrested July 3 on War Hill Park Road in Dawsonville for DUI and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Brittany Jane Hester, 21, of Ridge Fair Drive, Cumming, was arrested July 2 on Ridge Fair Drive in Cumming for DUI. ►► William Morris Kennedy, 66, of Maple Valley Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 29 on Maple Valley Drive in Cumming for DUI. ►► Lawrence Daniel Duke, 50, of Double Creek Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested June 28 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Evgeni P. Sarantchouk, 51, of Ridgefair Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 27 on Cogburn Road in Milton for

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Drug arrests ►► Chelsea Alison Smith, 24,

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a can of aerosol from the aisle and locked himself inside the bathroom so he could sniff it, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On June 30, employees at Home Depot, 2635 Peachtree Parkway, told deputies a man locked himself in the bathroom with the cans.

When deputies arrived, the man said he was inhaling air duster and handed deputies an empty can.

The suspect said that morning he left a rehabilitation facility.

Deputies called his rehab and personnel reported the man left against their advice and had violated probation.

The man has a warrant out of Habersham County, but officers there said they would not pick him up in Forsyth County. The Home Depot manager did not press charges, so deputies gave the man a ride back to the rehab center.

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Police reopen ‘Monkey Man’ death Linked to local grad, Google death

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – A former Northview High School student may be the link to the deaths of Google executive Forrest Hayes in Santa Cruz, California, and Dean Riopelle, of Milton, known as the “Monkey Man.” Riopelle, 53, was the owner of the Masquerade concert venue in Atlanta, but better known to Hopewell Road residents for his large animal preserve specializing in primates – monkeys. He and some neighbors came to loggerheads in 2012 when he approached the city to expand his collection of animals and open a preserve.

Riopelle went into a coma and died in September 2013 of what was initially considered a heart attack by family, but what the Fulton County coroner later called an overdose of heroin and Oxycodone.

At the same time, he was dating Alix Catherine Tichelman, 26, a 2005 Northview High School graduate, aspiring TICHELMAN model and prostitute. She was recently arrested in California in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes, 51, who died of an apparent overdose of heroin that a security camera shows Tichelman administered. The footage from the man’s death suggests Tichelman watched Hayes convulse and go unconscious before finishing her drink and leaving him. His body was found the next day.

On Sept. 6, 2013, two weeks before Riopelle died, Tichelman was arrested by Fulton County on charges of battery and false reporting of a

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crime. Riopelle accused her of attacking and biting him.

Because of the similarities in the two deaths, Milton Police Spokesman Capt. Shawn McCarty said the department is taking another look at Riopelle’s case.

“There was nothing to make us believe any foul play to begin with, but we are going back over the case to make sure,” McCarty said. “Given the similarities in the two cases, we are just making sure nothing was

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Dean Riopelle, known as the “Monkey Man” for his large animal preserve specializing in primates, with one of his monkeys.

Riopelle passed away in September of 2013.

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Commissioners deny Classic Collision’s application

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — A collision repair shop wanting to set up shop on the corner of Stoney Point and Peachtree Parkway was denied by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at their July 3 meeting.

Classic Collision of Cumming wanted to build a 32,750-square-foot auto body collision building with 155 parking and storage spaces. But neighbors organized, wore red shirts in opposition and attended council meetings to say the repair shop does not meet the area’s residential feel and would be bringing unwanted noise,

chemicals and traffic.

Forsyth County Commissioner Brian Tam agreed.

In a motion, after several residents spoke in opposition, Tam said the zoning did not meet county conditions for protection of nearby and adjacent property owners.

“While I am aware that that the applicant has very recently delivered a modified site plan to the planning office for further consideration, I have personally reviewed that site plan and do not believe it addresses the issues that are vital to the citizens who live in that area,” Tam said.

Ethan Underwood, who is representing Kammerer Real Estate Holdings for Classic Collision, wanted the item postponed because candidates for State Senate District 27 runoff election, incumbent Jack Murphy and Michael Williams, both met with residents opposed to the auto collision repair shop. Murphy also emailed residents and urged them to attend the meeting in opposition and spoke in opposition during public hearing.

“Our client cannot receive a fair hearing in this politicized climate,” Underwood said.

The item was approved 4-0 with Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills absent.

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.

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We are also working to get all cities in Georgia to be trained in looking out for sex and human trafficking.”

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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.

New homeschool opens Sept. 2 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Rising High Homeschool Academy (RH) is a new homeschool in the Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell area founded by a recently retired teacher.

The school’s opening date is Sept. 2. Students will have assigned independent work to complete at home.

RH will mainly focus on language arts and math, and students will receive report cards four times a year showing progress in those areas of study.

Founder and Director Sondra Anderson also consults with parents who are homeschooling their

children.

Rising High Homeschool Academy differs from the traditional public school in that instructional time will be maximized and students can complete assignments as their personal schedule permits.

The monthly tuition fee is comparable to other homeschools in the area.

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Appen Media Group launches Business Post NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The inaugural 32-page print and online issue of the North Atlanta Business Post launched July 14.

The monthly businesscentric publication will be distributed to 20,000 business professionals in a variety of industries and features in-depth analysis, interviews and sections on careers and people.

Publisher Hans Appen said the North Atlanta business community is one of the largest economies in the country and is blazing the trail for economic recovery.

“At the core of our business is community journalism and as such, our products, news coverage and advertisers reflect what you can expect to experience living and working in North Atlanta. The timing feels right for a community business publication on the north side,” Appen said.

The Appen Media Group is also launching the website www.northatlantabusinesspost.com simultaneously, offering daily content and the opportunity for readers to sign up for a weekly business newsletter.

“I want our print, digital and e-newsletter editions to be an invaluable resource to the business community,” Appen

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Appen Media General Manager Hans Appen goes over the final pages of the Business Post. said. “As always, we are your outlet for ideas, tips and criticisms.”

The first and subsequent issues of the Business Post will cover North Fulton, Forsyth,

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.

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Doctor, 2 others face charges FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An 81-year old doctor and two others working at a weight loss clinic in Cumming were arrested July 7by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Teresa Vickers, 52, owner of Doctors Weight Loss Center and Mary Wysong, 69, an administrative assistant, were arrested by deputies.

The charges for Vickers and Wysong include violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act (VGCSA); conspiracy; pre-signing blank prescriptions; possession of pre-signed blank prescriptions; practicing medicine without a license; practicing pharmacy without a license; possession of controlled substances; and distribution of controlled substances.

The doctor in charge of Doctors Weight Loss Center, Dr. Walter Hood, 81, turned himself in on July 8.

Hood was charged with conspiracy to violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act and pre-signing blank prescriptions.

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of signing prescriptions without seeing patients and allowing staff to fill out the weight loss prescriptions.

HOOD According to law enforcement, a special agent with Georgia Drug and Narcotics Agency began investigating Doctors Weight Loss Center in 2011 for controlled substances violations.

At that time, Vickers’ attorney confirmed in writing that Vickers would no longer dispense controlled substances.

A joint investigation was reopened with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

After a lengthy investigation, involving search warrants and many interviews, multiple violations were discovered, said Deputy Doug Rainwater, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office.

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The Forsyth County Courthouse will likely have an outside Lady Justice statue.

Statue: Continued from Page 1 “One of the things that have not been determined is where the funding will come from,” Derrer said.

Derrer spoke to the Development Authority of Forsyth County Chairman David Seago to contribute funds to cover the statue. The authority had previously committed to putting a fountain at the Town Green at an estimated cost of $150,000. The money would come from fees collected from developers, not taxpayers. The fountain idea could not move

forward because a percolation test found the area unsuitable and to install a drainage system would be too costly.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Derrer and staff to determine the cost, size and structures that would be required to bring the statue to fruition.

Also at new courthouse: Commissioners approved the installation of benches outside the new courthouse.

Three Rotary Clubs (Rotary Club of Forsyth, South Forsyth and Lanier) collected about $25,000 to place benches to be installed around the Town Green design.

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CUMMING, Ga. — The boogie is back at the Humane Society of Forsyth County.

The Humane Society is getting ready for its 10th annual Bark & Boogie Ball Sept. 6.

The organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, the ball will serve dinner, provide live music and silent and live auctions.

Organizers are accepting sponsors, program advertisements and auction items through Aug. 6.

“I call it a prom for adults,” said Mark Schullstrom, president of the Humane Society.

“It’s a lot of fun.”

When they started in 2004, a large black-tie event was a big undertaking for the no-kill shelter. Since then, it has become a tradition, which one year raised as much as $85,000. This year, the goal is set even higher.

“I’d love to raise a $100,000,” said Debbie Booth, the Bark & Boogie chair and fundraising director. “Average is never the goal.”

The event is catered by Tam’s Backstage, and live music is provided by Atlanta’s Contagious Band.

In the past, auction items have consisted of prizes such as jewelry, furniture and travel packages. There will be a portrait photographer and photo booth as well as a “sponsor a pet” program, in which guests can buy pictures of pets from

What: 10th annual Bark & Boogie Ball When: 6 p.m. – midnight, Sept. 6 Where: Lanier Technical College Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming Cost: Individual tickets $100; group rates available through Aug. 1 More info: bbb.forsythpets.org

I’d love to raise a $100,000.

Average is never the goal.”

The 10th annual Bark & Boogie Ball takes places September 6 at Lanier Technical College Conference Center.

DEBBIE BOOTH Bark & Boogie chair and fundraising director

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A secret entertainment guest is being kept under wraps.

“We’re having surprise guest entertainment that will blow them away,” said Booth.

The $100,000 that the organization hopes to raise is enough to cover about two months of housing. The money will be used to update the

facilities.

This summer, the Humane Society is renovating their canine building and later in the year, they plan to build another structure where they will be able to quarantine dogs, as required by law.

So far this year, the Humane Society adopted nearly 800 animals and hopes to give 1,600 cats and dogs homes in 2014.

“We’ve been breaking the record every year,” said Schullstrom.

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From left are Madeleine Dally, 10, Karsyn Theobald, 10, Merrick Theobald, 10, Taylor Theobald, 12, Elise Owens, 9, Jack Tomlinson, 9, Jocelyn Dally, 5, Ben Tomlinson, 13, Jessica Slaton, 8, Brett Dally, 7, Jacob Slaton, 12, Anna Tomlinson, 13, Monica Rodriguez, 13, and Connor Tomlinson, 15.

CUMMING, Ga. — The Dally family held a flag retirement ceremony at their home July 4.

Flag Day is observed June 14, but the Dallys wanted to honor U.S. flags for Independence Day. Thirteen children carried out traditional retirement procedures for several American flags.

–Shannon Weaver

County annual report now available FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County government announced the For syth County 2013 Annual Report is now available for citizens.

The annual report provides residents with information regarding the county government’s projects in 2013, as well as financial data.

“We are proud to present this annual report as a way to not only keep citizens up to date on their county

but also provide additional means of transparency regarding the county’s operations,” County Manager Doug Derrer said.

Copies of the Forsyth County 2013 Annual Report are available at the Forsyth County Administration Building located at 110 E. Main St. in Cumming.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The renowned Jimmy Buffett tribute band, A1A, is the featured entertainment in Johns Creek’s Summer Concert Series at the Newtown Park Amphitheater Friday, July 18.

A1A, billed as the official and original Jimmy Buffett tribute show, has been playing hits by the Florida troubadour for 22 years.

U.S. A1A is the highway that starts in the Florida Keys and runs along the Atlantic Coast of Florida, and as any Parrot Head (Buffett fan) can tell you, it is the name of Buffett’s debut album.

A1A performed in the Lionsgate feature film, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.”

The amphitheater opens at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. with Kelly Vance as the opening act. There is no reserved seating, and tickets are not required for the 2014 summer music series.

Coolers of food and drinks are allowed, but no alcohol, please. However, food truck vendors selling food and drinks including beer and wine, will be present.

The new open-air, pine and stacked-stone amphitheater opened last month with a performance by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Country music star Shane O’Dazier is featured for the third concert in the series, Aug. 23.

The amphitheater seats about 400 people under cover and an estimated 1,000 on its terraced lawn.

Forsyth Rotary donates to LEADER CUMMING, Ga. – Lanier Forsyth Rotary presented a check for $14,000 to Lanier Extended Area Driver Education Resource (LEADER) July 8. LEADER partners with the Forsyth County Board of Education to provide an integrated program of classroom and simulation driver training. It also offers a risk reduction program for those under age 25 who have a major traffic violation or who have had an accident.

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From left are Keith Porter of Forsyth County Schools, Andy Martin and Sherry Stein from LEADER and Rotarians Michael Hogan, David Hogan and David Harrelson.

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County recognizes retiring director CUMMING, Ga. — At their July 3 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the retiring director of the Parks and Recreation Department for his years of service for Forsyth County. After 29 years with Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, Jerry Kinsey retired from his position as director.

Kinsey’s contributions include the Miracle League Field and universal playground, the Big Creek Greenway, a skate park and three recreation centers.

The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association twice recognized Kinsey as the Distinguished Professional Administrator of the Year.

“Jerry Kinsey was one of the greatest hires this county has ever made and he’s seen this parks and rec grow to something we are truly proud of and it’s known throughout the states,” said Forsyth County Commission Chairman Pete Amos. “We’re going to miss him.”

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Sawnee EMC sends students to Washington leadership tour CUMMING, Ga. — Sawnee EMC sponsored a recent youth leadership trip to Washington, D.C June 12-19.

Two local high school students, Nili Nourpavar from Centennial High School and Chad Newstrom from West Hall High School, represented Sawnee EMC at the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour with 107 other Georgia high school students. The Georgia delegation joined approximately 1,600 peers and 300 chaperones from 43 other states.

The program gathers students representing electric cooperatives nationwide and teaches leadership skills and the need for civic involvement. It also immerses students in the culture and history of the U.S. “This trip allowed me to experience everything I learned in class, but also be able to truly absorb the country’s past,” said Nourpavar.

Students toured the nation’s capital, visiting landmarks such as presidential monuments, war memorials

and the Library of Congress.

They also had discussions with staff and members of Georgia’s congressional delegation.

“The students come away with an understanding of the challenges facing our entire nation,” said Cindy Badgett of Sawnee EMC. “They gain new insight to the vision, leadership and sacrifice required to build a better life for themselves, their families and their communities.”

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – It may be hard to believe commercial property owners are willing to pay higher taxes than the government says are due, but the commercial properties in the North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) along the Ga. 400 corridor have done exactly that for more than a decade. From Mansell Road north to McGinnis Ferry Road covering portions of Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton, the North Fulton CID uses the extra tax dollars to ease traffic congestion and be a “catalyst for economic development.”

“The CID is a special purpose tax district that voluntarily pays additional tax to finance public infrastructure projects,” said North Fulton CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon. “In doing so, they improve their properties as well.”

Those collected extra taxes go into a fund controlled by the CID and used in a variety of ways to improve the economic health of the district.

CID members represent the development community, and they have a large stake in the economic viability in the region. The CID allows them to pool significant amounts of funds – their own – and then leverage those dollars with state and local governments to get infrastructure projects that benefit the entire community off the drawing board and in the ground.

In the last 10 years, the NFCID has spent $18 million for specific projects that leveraged an additional $85 million in federal, state and local funds, Hanlon said. That is a return of 5 to 1.

Pope and Land Senior Vice President Kerry Armstrong serves as the NFCID Board chairman this year. He says the NFCID looks at transportation issues, workforce issues

and mobility issues. When the NFCID came together, it had two major issues to solve. First, it had to amass the resources to take on ARMSTRONG projects.

Next, the NFCID had to choose projects that met the The Ga. 400 northbound exit ramp now features a dedicated left-turn lane. The North Fulton CID goals of the NFCID members. got a $500,000 grant from GDOT to design and build it. That greatly reduced the bottleneck that “One of the first was to get queued up at the top of the ramp.

Westside Parkway completed, improved and expanded from Mansell Road to Windward,” ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While Community Improvement Armstrong said.

Districts are not new, it was a new idea in North Fulton It can be difficult around 2001, when work began to delineate the North when two or more cities Fulton CID borders. It takes a bit of a sales job to get are working on a joint business people to agree to a voluntary tax (all residential project, Armstrong property is exempted). said. It is hard for them But the NFCID genesis can be traced to the mid-1990s to balance the burdens just after North Point Parkway was completed – it was 95 and the benefits of the percent developer-built – and North Fulton’s economic project equally. growth was skyrocketing.

“But when you have Large commercial landowners on the west side of Ga. 400 a credible third party looked at the commercial corridor North Point had become, that has money, it can and saw the same thing was possible on the west side of step in and be the glue 400. to hold the project So the plans were proposed to Alpharetta City Council together – or to give it a that a Westside Parkway be built. To jumpstart the project, shot in the arm. That’s they proposed a joint venture with Alpharetta to fund a what the CID can $400,000 engineering study with rights of way donated – do. We can keep the the city put up $100,000 – and get the plan placed on the momentum going and Georgia Department of Transportation projects list.

The photo at top shows what a bottle helped build the coopGDOT has a fondness for project partners “who have skin eration to get a project neck the 2-lane bridge over Foe Killer in the game.” Having the engineering and environmental Creek caused on Westside Parkway. done,” Armstrong said. studies in hand and rights of way acquired, the project The main logjam to Below is traffic over the new bridge. was handed to GDOT. Then-GDOT Commissioner Wayne Westside Parkway early Shackelford began the project on the south end first, linking on was replacing the North Fulton Chamber of major collector arteries Mansell and Haynes Bridge roads. bridge over Foe Killer Creek at Commerce President Brandon This showed local governments how CIDs partnering with the border of Alpharetta and Beach also serves as the CID local cities can expedite projects of great economic benefit.

Roswell. executive director. He has seen By the time the final link of Westside was completed in That represented a $1.6 the NFCID in action from “Day 2012, it was a mirror of North Point Parkway reaching from million NFCID investment for One.” Windward Parkway south to Mansell Road. By then, the acquisition of right away and “This organization has North Fulton CID had been up and running and played a role engineering costs. That was been instrumental in some in that finish as well. a project begun in 2004 and key infrastructure products in —Hatcher Hurd completed in 2009. the North Fulton community.

Farther north on Westside When you look at Westside Parkway, Avalon donated the Parkway, the extra turning Fulton, you’re in a special environmental studies, so if final piece of right of way to lane we’re going to do at Windplace. That was all CID funds, money does become available, complete the rest of the artery ward [at Ga. 400 northbound], no public money.” it’s a go,” he said. from Windward to Mansell. The the extra turning lane we’ve The NFCID is an organizaThe NFCID helps communiproject ran into tough geologialready done at Ga. 400 and tion that works with all three ties improve infrastructure and cal problems, and Alpharetta Mansell Road – you see tancities in its district, and has mobility, Beach said. did not have enough money gible transportation improvebeen a partnership that ben“Any time you can do that, budgeted to finish the work. ments,” Beach said. efits everybody, Beach said. you’re improving traffic flow, NFCID stepped up and provid“Many people don’t know “What we’re able to do is you are seeing to the needs of ed the $789,000 to finish it. that we have landscaped all identify a project that is impor- the business community. And “That is what we do. We can the Ga. 400 entrances in the tant to one of those cities. We that keeps businesses here come forward when we see an district,” he said. can do a lot of the prep work to in North Fulton as well as atopportunity fading and step “That sends the message get the project ready. We can tracts new ones,” Beach said. in,” Armstrong said. that when you arrive in North do the design, we can do the “So all of our district profits.”

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Comparing sales of residential detached homes year-over-year, it looks like despite being right in the middle of the selling season, sales are relatively flat compared to the previous year.

Currently there are 378 homes that closed last month, compared to 388 in June of 2013.

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We’re pretty flat across the board with the same percentage of homes selling quickly, the same number selling in six months or more, even the same number of luxury home sales.

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The Sugar Shack offers, “breakfast pastries and coffee in the morning and then transitions into desserts and ice cream in the afternoon and evenings,” owner Andy Badgett said.

Badgett attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, before moving From left, Sugar Shack in the Back and Fickle Pickle down to Roswell with his wife. The Fickle Pickle Cafe owner Andy Badgett poses with two employees, Cafe has been open since 2003, but Badgett has Hannah Johnson and Christine Tolbert. been running that particular spot since 2000 when he first opened a fine dining restaurant called Asher.

“We have been able to see the street grow. Even though the restaurant is in the back, How about this? we know that the street itself is very pedestrian friendly. We A staff that has mastered the art of just thought it supported the conversation—we listen, not just talk. street very well,” Badgett said.

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Badgett got the idea to open a bakery in Roswell after seeing how much customers loved the baked goods they sold in the Fickle Pickle Cafe.

Badgett wanted to open a bakery because, “the street has a lot of dinner restaurants, but they don’t have as many breakfast options, so we just thought that was something the street needed.”

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Atlanta Allergy & Asthma honored by magazine ALPHARETTA, Ga. — John Zora, of the Alpharetta location of Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic, was named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2014 list of the Top Doctors. In the July issue, six additional Atlanta Allergy physicians joined Zora as top doctors: Stanley Fineman, Linda Guydon, Kathleen Sheerin and David Tanner. David Carlton and Kevin Schaffer were included in the online top doctor listing. Atlanta Allergy has had multiple physicians on the Top Doctor list since its inception. Atlanta Allergy in Alpharetta is located at 401 South Main St., Suite C-1.

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ALPHARETTA Ga. — Orangetheory Fitness, a group fitness company, is set to open its next Georgia location in Alpharetta in early August.

Additional locations will open in Emory Point and Roswell by the end of the summer. “We are thrilled to bring Orangetheory Fitness to Alpharetta,” said Laura Salatino, a studio owner. “Our goal is to help the community achieve their fitness goals, and we’re confident that local residents will really embrace the concept and share in our results.”

The Alpharetta location is targeting a grand opening event for early August. The event will include a deejay, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and prize giveaways.

The opening will also have a six-week contest to lose the highest percentage of body weight for a cash prize.

Orangetheory Fitness Alpharetta is located at 3450 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 210. Pre-opening membership discounts are available. For more information, call 770-686-5352 or visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Medical Fitness and Wellness Group opened July 7 in Johns Creek. The group offers medical-related exercise for those suffering from chronic conditions including Type 2 diabetes, anxiety/hypertension and low back pain.

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The listing is compiled annually by Castle Connolly Medical, a New York-based health care research company.

Resurgens Co-President Dr. Douglas Lundy said the practice is honored to have so many of its physicians recognized as top doctors.

“It’s extremely gratifying to be recognized by our medical peers as a practice that provides its patients with an exceptional level of care,” Lundy said.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – James F. Pope, chief executive officer of KeyWorth Bank, announced the promotion of T. Neil Stevens to president and chief operating officer of KeyWorth Bank and election to the Board of Directors. Stevens has been an executive officer and part of the management team since KeyWorth Bank was established in STEVENS 2007. He oversees the retail and commercial banking groups, mortgage and SBA lending and credit administration. KeyWorth operates offices in Johns Creek, Duluth, Alpharetta, Dunwoody and Marietta and has $385 million in total assets. The bank has received a top 5 star rating from Bauer Financial Company reflecting its sound financial strength and security.

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Journey Chiropractic hosting ‘Give Back America’ July 26 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Journey Family Chiropractic is hosting its first annual “Give Back America” Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The chiropractic group is offering free chiropractic exams and adjustments. Although the event is free, any donations will benefit the Atlanta Birth Center Fundraiser. Journey Family Chiropractic is located at 320 Prospect Place in Alpharetta.

KeyWorth Bank promotes Neil Stevens to president

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SCLC STOP THE VIOLENCE FESTIVAL – FREE OPEN MIC

For the third year in a row, the SCLC Stop the Violence & Incarceration Campaign is hosting Love Fests around Metro Atlanta, empowering youth to reach out to fellow youth. July 19 at Woodruff Park in Atlanta from noon to 5 p.m. Woodruff Park, Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

Please call 404-546-6744.

Brothers featuring Soul Sacrifice.

The three part series will encompass live music complete with a show worthy performance for residents in and around Duluth to enjoy. The first concert will be held on July 19 on Duluth Town Green from 8-10 p.m. VIP Tables are on sale. This is a licensed zone event, so grab a drink, your friends and family and experience downtown Duluth. Duluth Town Green Knott St NW, Duluth.

July 19 from 8 - 10 p.m. Please call 770-476-3434 or visit duluthga.net.

EVENTS» MATILDAS UNDER THE PINES: MAMA’S BLUE DRESS

Mama’s Blue Dress is an all-female country quartet featuring airtight harmonies and vocal chemistry, blazing twin fiddles and a hint of soul. Come out and listen to them perform on July 19 starting at 8:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $15. Kids 16 years old or younger can attend for free. 377 S Main Street, Alpharetta.

Please call 770-754-7831 or visit matildascottage.com.

TRAIL HIKES

Every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using bio facts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. The cost is included with general admission and free for CNC members. Saturday, July 19.

1 p.m. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

SUMMER STAGE KICKOFF IN DULUTH The city of Duluth will kick off their Summer Stage Concert with the Bicho

PADDLE AND PICNIC AT RIVERSIDE PARK

Bring your kids and paddle upstream with us to Roswell’s Riverside Park. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic along the river. Ages 6 – Adult; $40 General Public/$30 CNC Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

DEDICATION OF THE CHEROKEE MEMORIAL

The Roswell Historical Society will dedicate a Memorial to honor the Cherokee Nation on, July 19, at the Riverside Park stage area from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

There will be a formal opening of the Memorial, exhibits and demonstrations. Riverside Park, Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

BENEFIT HORSE SHOW

RUMC UPSCALE GARAGE SALE

A gigantic, church-wide garage sale at Roswell United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, July 24 (a $10 donation gets you into the Early Bird Sale, 4-7 p.m.); Friday, July 25, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday, July 26, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The public is also invited to a furniture pre-sale event on Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. – noon at 1255A Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell.

Thousands of items will be available at the garage sale. It will be held indoors in the church’s fellowship hall area. Items will include furniture, clothing, art and more. Credit cards (add $2 fee) and cash accepted. 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell’s historic district. Please visit rumc.com/ garagesale.

On July 18 - 20 the Forsyth/ Lake Lanier Office will be working with Black Horse Productions to put on the 13th Annual Ticket to Ride Benefit Horse Show. The event features Double-Point and Money Prize Classics. Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta. Please call 678-2976120.

Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and children 12 and under. Tickets are online at act1theater.com, or call 770-6638989.

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Alliance Française d’Atlanta (AFA) will host its annual Bastille Day 2014 Celebration Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event commemorates France’s national holiday, which is officially celebrated

by Francophiles around the world every July 14. This year will mark the 225th anniversary of the Fête de la Fédération and the 224th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, both of which reconciled France as a stable, unified country. Panoramic floor of the Atlanta law offices of Nelson Mullins, located at 201 17th Street, NW in Atlantic Station. Please call 404-875-12227.

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

ACT1 Theater presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the vibrant, enduring, and multiaward winning Tim Rice/ Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. The Biblical saga of Joseph, his dreams, his scheming brothers, and his coat of many colors come to life on stage Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m., July 18 until August 10. ACT1 Theater is located inside Alpharetta Presbyterian

The Visitor is a heart-warming, funny, magical story about two families who have let a tragedy tear them apart and whose children, as a result, have become unruly. It takes the wisdom and magic of a special visitor to bring them back together as they realize the value of love and friendship over possessions. Come experience the wonder of The Visitor with us! This is the inaugural production of our Young Writers Series, a new program designed for playwrights, ages 7-15, allowing them to experience a “pageto-stage” working of their original or adapted script. Kaylie Larson, who wrote and is directing The Visitor, is being assisted by her mother Pip. Together they are both learning the art of making theater together. July 18 through July 19. Showtimes vary.

All seats $12. Purchase tickets at performingartsnorth.org

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Pictured are Brock Browder of Jasper, Kristian Bradford of Canton, Kenton Bradford of Canton, J.R. Chavez of Alpharetta, Jonathan Bergener of Waleska, Jerry Rhome, Zach Shelton of Ball Ground, Cody Wolf and Christian Wolf of Fairmount.

North Georgia Falcons invited to training camp with former NFL great ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Jerry Rhome was training three quarterbacks from New Jersey and invited a few of the North Georgia Falcons players to participate in a two-day camp held in Sugar Hill at Gary Pirkle Park.

Rhome played high school, college and professional football, then became a National Football League offensive coordinator/quarterback coach. He was a first team all-American in college, voted into the College Hall of Fame and was runner-up for the Heisman.

He played eight years in the NFL (playing in three championship games) and has coached for more than 25 years. He coached in two Super Bowls, winning one with the Washington Redskins.

He has coached Kurt Warner, Troy Aikman, Joe Theisman, Steve McNair, Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Steve Largent, Art Monk, Chris Carter and many other players.

Rhome is a 33-year veteran player and coach for NFL players, college players preparing for the

Bryan Guevara named to All-Academic fencing team COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alpharetta resident Bryan Guevara, a sophomore at South Forsyth High School, was named to the 2013-14 USA Fencing and Absolute Fencing Gear AllAcademic Team on June 30 in Columbus, Ohio, at the 2014 USA Fencing National Championships.

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NFL draft and young football players in college, high and middle school. He trains and coaches quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends and running backs in both the mental and physical aspects of the game.

The North Georgia Falcons is a nonprofit, tackle football program established over 10 years ago for young men between the ages of 11-18 who are looking for a place to play tackle football.

NG Falcons are a member of the Glory for Christ Football League providing a 10-game season, play-offs and an out-of-state bowl game invitation. The Falcons are run completely by volunteers, which includes the coaching staff. Home games are played at Jasper Stadium in Jasper, Ga. For more information, contact coach Roger McDaniel at 678-313-6034 or mcdaniel.falconcoach@gmail.com. The North Georgia Falcons can be found online at www.georgiafootballleague.com.

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Undefeated U11 Jays take Catawaba Classic

The U11 Georgia Blue Jays, comprised of boys’ lacrosse players from North Fulton and South Forsyth, are undefeated so far this summer, with a 16-0 game record and 2-0 in tournament wins.

ROCK HILL, S.C. – The U11 Georgia Blue Jays, featuring boys’ lacrosse players from Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Centennial, Northview, Wesleyan and South Forsyth feeder teams, are undefeated this summer.

Their most recent tournament win was the Catawba Classic June 14-15 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. They also won the Warrior Rocket City tournament in Huntsville, Alabama, May 31-June 1.

Players include Michael Schepis, Ryan Fink, Andrew Smith, Coleman Smith, Ethan Sorkin, Jackson White, Peter McVay, Ryan Black, Jake Snow, Ethan Storey, Sam Schmitt, Sean Siracusa and Griffin Sergot.

Jackson Goggans, Gus Schwarz, Sean Ussery, Connor Clark, Sy Lovingood, Jackson Evenson, Collin Galinski, Mason Morel, Riley Sullivan, Riley Bennett, Luke Shusted and Reed McKee. Coaches are Shawn Clark, Paul Bennett and Rob Morel.

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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School gets hands-on with gardening The future of the sustainable revolution isn’t really up to us. At worst, we can get in the way and try to slow down the momentum. At best, we can help put the next generation in a position to thrive.

This process is taking place in schools throughout North Fulton.

Amana Academy – a relatively new charter school, which occupies a former grocery store – is one of the schools taking their own measures to improve the viability of the farm-to-school movement.

Amana doesn’t have the resources of a private school, nor do they have the power of associating with public school funding.

Though they still have to follow the guidelines set out by city and state governments, Amana is often squeezed into a place where they have to get creative in order make strides toward their goal of providing fresh, local food for their students – a goal established in the early planning stages of the school itself.

“There’s just a lot of red tape that you have to go through,” said Ehab Jaleel, executive director at Amana Academy. “They don’t make it easy. From a pricing perspective, there’s limits as to how much we can charge for certain things, and as a charter school, we’re not a big bulk buyer, so we’re kind of being squeezed into a place that makes it difficult to do what we want to do.”

This difficulty became a source of frustration for institutional advancement specialist and leader of the Gardening Club Niki Fox. One day, she wanted to improve the frontage of the school with useful plants.

“Niki came up to me and said, ‘We’ve got a bunch of bushes in the front yard, can we just get rid of them all?’”

Jaleel said. “Because I want to use that as a starting point for the garden.”

Shortly after, she did exactly that as a part of Amana’s farm-to-school expedition program. In this program, students visit local farms, discuss where their food comes from and study the entire food process.

This year, the process had even deeper meaning for the students.

“This year, they were actu-

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When [parents] see [the garden], that’s when they become engaged.”

EHAB JALEEL Executive director at Amana Academy

ally able to plant it, grow it, harvest it, make salads and eat them, and really see that process from seed to table,” said Fox. “It was really powerful for them to see what they did and watch it grow, to understand how much work goes into that. To actually get to eat the fruits of their labor was really rewarding.”

They also hope to open the eyes of a few parents, too. The garden is right in front of the building, immediately in front of the drop-off and pick-up zone.

Jaleel, a former marketing executive at Coke, likened it to certain types of marketing that break through norms and capture people’s attention for the sheer fact that isn’t not supposed to be there.

“When [parents] see it, that’s when they become engaged,” said Jaleel. “When I see it on television, I see it at Wills Park, but here, it’s interrupting you. It’s right there. You have to force people to see it in unexpected areas.”

That is certainly what Amana is doing – all, ironically, from an old grocery store. When you consider that sustainable wave coming over us, they aren’t likely to be the last to flip the script on today’s social norms.

James Carr is working on a book about the local, sustainable movement called “The Jig Is Up.” For more information, visit thejigisup89.com.

Students at Amana Academy, a charter school in Alpharetta, plant a community garden.

A Q&A with farm-to-school pioneers During my research, I spent time with several farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs to find out how the movement is progressing on the ground. Here’s my conversation with Amana Academy’s Ehab Jaleel, executive director, and Niki Fox of Amana’s Gardening Club. We discussed the local movement and its importance to a healthier lifestyle.

How important is it for children to learn about where their food comes from and the farm-to-table movement?

NIKI FOX: I think it’s critical. Every year, our students do an expedition where they integrate all the different subject matter – English, math, reading, language arts, social studies – into this culminating project and the second semester, they do a farm-to-table expedition. They spend time visiting local farms, talking about where their food comes from and studying the process of how food gets to table. So it’s really critical. Because if all you see is lettuce in the store and you don’t see where it comes from, then you don’t get anything out of it.

What was the reaction by the students and parents to seeing the garden in front of the building?

EHAB JALEEL: At first, it’s like well, what’s that going to look like? Because there’s a whole aesthetic thing that comes into play.

So I was very intrigued to see how parents would react to this. And I was so pleasantly surprised because people loved it. I think what got them was seeing the growth.

FOX: Everyone was like, when can we make a salad? When do we get to pick it?

JALEEL: One of our biggest fears was — are kids going to destroy the beds as they’re walking by and so forth? And they were very respectful. I think it was that they could see other kids planted the food and it was in an organized way. So they were very respectful. I was expecting kids to pull stuff out, dig around or throw trash in there, but there was none of it.

What are the biggest challenges Amana Academy faces in the farm-to-table movement?

FOX: I would love to see us serving locally grown produce and meats to our students in the cafeteria, and we are bound by the same rules as public schools as far as USDA standards and the school nutrition program, and so finding approved vendors who can provide local produce can sometimes be challenging within the budget that we’re working with. So I think to really deliver on what we’re teaching them here, it’s really important to work toward that. I think it’s great what Fulton County is doing in the public schools with their program that happens periodically, and I would love to see that grow. I would love to see local farmers being supported by the school nutrition program, so it benefits the farmers as well to develop that relationship where farmers are providing a service to the kids in the community. So our biggest challenge is finding a way to do that as a charter school, while fitting into the laws we have to follow.

JALEEL: This is our second year participating in the free and reduced lunch program, and there are ways for us to think a little bit outside the box.

What are items you would love to grow if climate, soil and weather weren’t factors?

FOX: I wish I had the list the kids put together right before we started planting this year!

Let’s see; apples, because kids love apples.

Bananas, pomegranates, because they’re super fun and I would like to be able to grow tomatoes year-round. And enough greens to make salads.

JALEEL: Tomatoes. Mangos – that’s my favorite fruit. Sweet potatoes – once I was exposed to sweet potato fries, I never went back. Avocados. And the last one is a fruit you’re probably not familiar with, Jenerik. It grows in Lebanon and Syria. It’s a plum that stays green and it’s hard. So what you eat is hard, it’s sour and you put salt on it. That’s my second favorite fruit.

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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOOK:

Summer reading includes music, science, wild animals

By LAURA BRADLEY Forsyth County Public Library FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — We’ve got the beat!

And so will your kids when they dance, sing and drum together at the Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming.

Dr. Arvin Scott, a faculty member at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music and veteran percussion performer, will lead the Drumming for Success program at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21.

Scott will help participants use a drum to learn a few unique drum patterns.

Registration is not required to attend these special handson programs.

Puppets have long been an integral part of reading and storytime programs at FCPL, and now the puppets are taking over with Puppetpalooza.

Each branch will host its own Puppetpalooza perfor-

mances featuring fun stories for all ages. The Sharon Forks Library will have two shows on Wednesday, July 23.

The Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road in Cumming, will have three shows on Thursday, July 24.

The Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road in Cumming, will have two shows on Friday, July 25, and Puppetpalooza will close with two shows at the Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Road in Cumming, on Saturday, July 26.

Registration is not required for these all-ages programs.

Children will see animal puppets during Puppetpalooza and then will have a chance to see live animals at the Wildlife Wonders showcase.

The show will be presented by zookeepers from the North Georgia Zoo on Thursday, July 24 at 4 p.m. at the Hampton Park Library.

The audience will be amazed by the variety of exotic

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Centre College DANVILLE, Ky. – Kimberly Randall of Johns Creek has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall term at Centre College, an honor reserved for students who maintain at least a 3.60 grade point average. Randall is the daughter of Anne Harriman of Johns Creek and is a graduate of Johns Creek High School.

Georgia State University ATLANTA – Kathleen Barrett of Roswell recently earned a doctorate in political science from Georgia State University.

Georgia Southwestern State University AMERICUS, Ga. – Lindsey Fetner of Johns Creek was one of 21 students inducted into Georgia Southwestern State University’s chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for first-year students.

University of Georgia ATHENS, Ga. – Nichole Erika Koontz, has been initiated into the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Georgia. An international affairs and Japanese language and literature major, Koontz also graduated summa cum laude and received the University of Georgia President’s Honors and the Honors College Highest Honors awards.

The 2010 Chattahoochee High School graduate and National Merit Schol-

Dr. Arvin Scott, a faculty member at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music and veteran percussion performer, will lead the Drumming for Success program at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21. insects, reptiles, birds and mammals typically found in the desert or in the tropics that are thriving in this local zoo.

The Animals Around the World presentation is open to all ages and no registration is required.

During the summer, we all bend the rules a little bit.

Instead of having a picnic outdoors, bring your blanket and snacks into the Post Road

arship recipient plans to attend law school this fall and study international law.

Also graduating with honors from the University of Georgia was Jennifer Joyce Cross, who graduated magna cum laude and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa on the 100th anniversary of the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Society on the campus of UGA. A double major in international affairs and political science with a minor in French, she will be attending University of Georgia Law School in the fall.

In addition, University of Georgia track and field athlete and 2010 Northview High School graduate Jared Dunn of Johns Creek has been named the winner of the 2014 Dick Bestwick Scholar-Athlete Award. The award is presented to the graduating male student-athlete with the highest grade point average.

Tennessee Wesleyan College ATHENS, Tenn. – Emily Bobbitt of Alpharetta graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing science from Tennessee Wesleyan College at the college’s 157th spring commencement.

United States Naval Academy ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Navy Ensign Jennifer Marie Underhill of Cumming graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Underhill successfully completed four years of intensive academic, physical and professional training, resulting in a bachelor’s degree with a major in chemistry.

Following graduation, Underhill has been assigned to Med Corps and will at-

Library for a “Friday Family Movie Picnic” for a special PG-rated movie screening on Friday, July 18 and Friday, July 25.

The movies begin at 11:15 a.m. The Hampton Park Library will also host FCPL Family Cinema on Wednesday, July 30. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for a family-friendly featured film.

For additional details, including movie information,

tend the Service Uniform University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.

please visit the library’s website.

On Saturday, July 26, we invite you to continue breaking the rules and play with your food. It’s all part of the “Foods That POP!” program presented

by Edible Science.

Children ages 4 and older will watch and participate in experiments to learn why popcorn pops, what makes Pop Rocks candy explode in a fizzy mess and how several more common kitchen items combine for explosive and delicious fun.

The program will be offered at the Hampton Park Library at 11 a.m. and at the Post Road Library at 2 p.m. No registration is required.

If you haven’t yet registered for the summer reading program, it’s not too late.

Simply stop by your nearest library to register, or visit www. forsythpl.org to register online.

Children, teens and adults are eligible to win prizes for participating.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Jack Duffley, son of Paul and Karen Duffley of Alpharetta, was recently inducted into the University of Alabama’s chapter of the Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society.

Alpharetta, Villanova University.

Jessica Parkins of Cumming, Kennesaw State University; Conyers Coupland of Duluth, Auburn University; Christine Pierce of Duluth, Berry College; Adrienne Alexander of Johns Creek, Clark Atlanta University; and Amy McCurdy of Johns Creek, Elon University.

Kristen Tillman of Roswell, Georgia Southern University; Jennifer Missner of Roswell, Kennesaw State University; Kamil Kamilov of Roswell, Kennesaw State University; and Jose Namer of Roswell, Kennesaw State University.

Michaela Grass of Suwanee, Berry College; Jessica Brown of Suwanee, Kennesaw State University; and Justin White of Suwanee, United States Naval Academy.

Auburn University

Georgia Tech

AUBURN, Ala. – Samantha Jordan Pike of Milton graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University on May 3. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education after just three years of study.

In addition, Kristen Marie Marcela of Milton graduated magna cum laude from Auburn University on May 3. She received a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and wellness.

ATLANTA – Sean Samuel graduated from Georgia Tech with the highest honors as an aerospace engineering major on May 3. He will now continue with the master’s program at the same university.

Audrey Grichting, a 2010 graduate of Milton High School, graduated on May 3 from Georgia Tech with honors.

She was an operations and supply chain major in the Scheller College of Business, and started in June at Chick-fil-A corporate headquarters, as an information technology business analyst.

Azusa Pacific University AZUSA, Calif. – Suwanee resident Jennie Kim graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a bachelor’s degree in international business on May 3 and joined nearly 1,500 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies.

University of Alabama

Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, La. – The following local residents recently were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Stephanie Rucci of Alpharetta, Auburn University; Lindsey Luckett of Alpharetta, Berry College; Diane Barber of Alpharetta, Florida State University; Silke Audinet of Alpharetta, Kennesaw State University; and Kaylin Brown of

Phillips Exeter Academy EXETER, N.H. – Seungmin Yoon, grade 9, daughter of Dr. Yoon and Mrs. Lee of Suwanee, earned highest honors for the winter 2014 term at Phillips Exeter Academy. Also for winter term, John Robert Bright, grade 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bright of Alpharetta, earned honors for the winter 2014 term.

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Costco: Continued from Page 1 Cumming resident Todd Brown said the new store “will cut my gas bill down,” by not having to drive to Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.

The retailer went through a little bit of controversy this month when it removed, then put back on the shelves, the book “America: Imagine a World Without Her” by conser-

Death: Continued from Page 3 missed.”

Riopelle was an owner and president of the Masquerade, a popular downtown concert venue, and the lead singer of the band the Impotent Sea Snakes, a rock and roll band known for their sexually explicit lyrics and performances.

Milton City Councilman Matt Kunz was a close friend of Riopelle for several years before he first came into the public eye. The two met when Riopelle was coaching youth football.

“We lost a good resident that people cared about deeply,” Kunz said of Riopelle.

vative writer Dinesh D’Souza.

Many, including conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, had protested the decision and said they believed the book was taken out of stores because Costco co-founders Jim Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman are supporters of President Obama. (Both held fundraisers at each of their houses in 2012, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer).

The company stated that “Costco is not a bookstore.

Kunz said he had met Tichelman several times when he visited Riopelle’s Hopewell Road home, but had little interaction with her. Kunz did say Riopelle had problems with her.

“He threw her out of his house several times over her drug use,” Kunz said.

Riopelle told Kunz he did this because he was not a drug user himself. “[Riopelle] was not a drug user,” said Kunz. “I have never known him to use drugs at all.”

Several weeks before Riopelle fell into a coma, Tichelman was arrested on battery charges for biting him. Tichelman was the one who called police in September claiming she found him unconscious in his home.

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DEATH NOTICES Donna L. Berthelsen, 61, of Johns Creek, passed away June 19, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Leila Hawkins, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jeanne J. Page, 84, of Marietta, passed away June 22, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Bertha Mae Butler, 92, of Roswell, passed away July 6, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ann House, 86, of Duluth, passed away July 6, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Gloria June Peal, 74, of Johns Creek, passed away June 20, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

William Rausch, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away July 5, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Nell Hall Calhoun, 82, of Roswell, passed away June 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Michael Scot Howes, 56, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away June 21, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Linda Elaine Clark, 67, of Alpharetta, passed away July 2, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Barbara Jean Thomson Lundberg, of Suwanee, passed away July 2, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Tunney Ridings, 82, of Gainesville, passed away July 6, 2014. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Peter John Maloney, 55, of Woodstock, passed away June 19, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Daniel Rossman, 90, of Roswell, passed away June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Margarida Celeste Mendes, 82, of Roswell, passed away June 20, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Marvin F. Scobee, Jr., 80, of Clarkesville, passed away June 17, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carolyn Munsey, 70, of Marietta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Thomas Bennett Scott, 79, of Duluth, passed away July 5, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Henry Eugene Cobb, 75, of Cumming, passed away July 1, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Yvonne Anne Crisp, 52, of Alpharetta, passed away June 28, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Pearl Martha Diener, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Earnest A. Dyche, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away June 27, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Donald Anthony Eckardt, 83, of Cumming, passed away July 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Joyce Elaine Gaddis, 65, of Roswell, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Rita Hulda Mussell, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Pamela Austin Norton, 69, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2014. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Emanuil D. Varshavskiy, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away June 24, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jeffrey Scott Weiss, 46, of Sandy Springs, passed away June 26, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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