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Shadow puppeteer teaches, entertains Library program entertain youngsters as well as educate By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – So how do you keep a bunch of youngsters from 3 to 7 entertained for 90 minutes without the use of an electronic device? It helps if you have Mr. Damon’s Theater Arts and Puppets. Mr. Damon is Damon

Young, the Atlanta father of two who most of the year works at the Center for Puppetry Art where he is a lead teaching artist. But in the summer he tours libraries, schools and such places as will afford him an audience to tell folktales using shadow pup-

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Damon Young, aka Mr. Damon, explains to his young audience how shadow puppets are used.

Mr. Damon keeps young visitors engaged as retells old legends through the shadow puppets designed by his wife.

Fulton reduces millage by nearly 11% Homeowners to get some relief for rising appraisals By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY – The Fulton County Board of commissioners approved July 15 a 10.9 percent reduction in the general fund tax millage rate. Some North Fulton residents experiencing rising home revaluations of 20 percent or more may not be as relieved. Fulton County District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis presented the proposal approved by a 5-2 vote (commissioners Emma Darnell and Marvin Arrington Jr. opposed). This resulted in a millage rate of 10.5 mills tax rate for 2015 It was 11.7 mills last year. “This is not as great as the 17 percent reduction

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Johns Creek’s Judge Schaefer uses innovative program on young drivers By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Sometimes a picture – or a video – is not only worth a thousand words, it could save the life of a teenage driver.

That is part of the reasoning for the Johns Creek STOP program, a safe driving program for teens designed by the Police Department and Municipal Court to reduce the number of teen traffic accidents and repeat violators in Johns Creek. The 90-minute class,

taught by Johns Creek Municipal Court Judge Don Schaefer and police officers, was launched in 2007. It combines lecture, humor, demonstrations, fictional videos and real-life photos designed to

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Johns Creek Municipal Court Judge Don Schaefer is presented with his award for the STOP program.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. -- The Roswell Police Department recently received praise from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for rescuing two dogs that were left inside of a hot car. Roswell Police Officers Bill Lowe and Michael Shrout responded to a call in June of the dogs locked in a car on a hot day. The officers were able to get the dogs out and cool them off by giving them water and putting them in an airconditioned car. “When we arrive on the scene and locate the owners, most of the excuses that we hear from the dog owners are that they were only in the store for a few minutes,” said Officer Lisa Holland, a spokeswoman for the department. “But that’s all it takes for an animal to start suffering.” When a dog is left in a hot car, the interior temperature can reach over 150 degrees within minutes on a hot day, Holland said. Dogs in particular are susceptible for dehydration since they sweat differently than humans. Holland said people need to learn not to leave their pets in cars. “We’ve seen that happen when a lady left her dog in her car in the Home Depot parking lot a couple of months ago. We documented it, and showed

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Roswell Police Officers Bill Lowe, left, and Michael Shrout, right, are given an award from PETA for rescuing two dogs locked in hot cars in Roswell. Police Chief Rusty Grant holds the plaque. this video on our Facebook page to educate the public on the dangers of leaving your dog in a hot car. Sadly, we are still having these types of incidents happing in Roswell.” Owners found with animals in cars can be charged with cruelty to animals. The department was awarded with the “Compassionate Police Department” award.

“We are thankful to the citizen who called 911 when they saw that there was an animal in distress,” said Police Chief Rusty Grant. Anyone seeing pets in a hot car are advised to call 911. Dispatchers can tell you the estimated time that it will take for an officer to arrive to the scene. In most cases, officers will be able to respond within minutes.

driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Jonathan Shane Wirt, 34, of Marietta was arrested June 27 on Morris Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, improper U-turn and notice of change of address. ►► Jamal Elliot Jones, 25, of Suwanee was arrested June 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, reckless driving, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Leonardo Rincon, 45, of Woodland Hills Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 26 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana, suspended license, speeding, failure to maintain lane and violation of license restrictions. ►► Kathleen E. Johnson, 22, of Canton

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Teens arrested for Turtle theft ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A group of teens and two women were arrested July 6 after allegedly trying to steal hundreds of dollars-worth of toys. Employees of the North Point Toys R Us told police they saw Tia Trene Porter, 26, and Parris Dominique Royster, 28, both of Atlanta, enter the store with a 15-year-old girl and two 16-year-old boys. They began placing items in a shopping cart – mostly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles bed sheets, clothing and lamps. The group then fled the store, cart in tow, and unloaded the items in an SUV. When em-

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‘Kik’ app leads to family trouble MILTON, Ga. – A teenage boy and his family were the victims of an online scam, thanks to an errant photograph. According to the victim, he signed up for a smartphone app named “Kik,” which allows text and photo messages. The teen began communication with a girl and sent her an “accidental” picture. Someone else then contacted the victim and demanded he sign up for a website and provide his credit card information or his photo would be released online. The victim signed up using his mother’s credit card. The mother was made aware of the issue after two charges appeared on her account – one for $2 and one for $39.99 for an adult website. and reckless driving.

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Man caught with forged credit cards ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Nigerian man is suspected of forgery July 11 after he and another man allegedly tried to buy electronics using fake credit cards. According to store employees, the 19-year-old Nigerian man and another man of similar age walked into the Apple Store at North Point Mall. They picked up an Apple watch and three IPhones, for a total value of $3,500. They attempted to pay for the merchandise using

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Police chase, catch suspects JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – What started as a loitering call July 3 quickly turned more violent, leading to a police chase and aggravated assault. According to police, they were initially called out to a Parian Run address after

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15 Fulton schools among lowest-performing in Ga. 2015 Priority and Focus schools point to schools which need additional support BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County School System had 15 of its 103 schools place among the lowest performing schools in the state, pointing to a need for additional support, according to officials with the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE). The majority of the schools on the list for 2015 were in South Fulton, with only one – Esther Jackson Elementary in Roswell – located in North Fulton. Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE said low performing schools are divided into two categories: Priority Schools, which are among the lowest 5 percent of all Title 1 schools, and Focus Schools which are among the lowest

10 percent of all Title 1 schools. The criteria are based on academic achievement, which is the size of the gap between WOODS the school’s bottom 25 percent of students and the state average. Progress is measured by how much the gap closes from year to year, noted Cardoza. Title 1 schools are those schools that receive additional federal funding as a result of high poverty rates. Designating Priority and Focus schools is required under federal mandate as part of Georgia’s waiver from the No Child Left Behind law. “Identifying Priority and

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Focus schools allows us to offer targeted assistance where it is needed most,” said Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods. “The GDOE will work with the schools identified to ensure they have the resources they need to provide a quality education for their students.” Repeated requests for comment from Fulton School officials on any plans to additionally support its 15 lowest performing schools were not answered. However, Cardoza noted all Priority and Focus schools can receive additional support made available through the GDOE. “GDOE provides school and district effectiveness specialists to support [Priority and Focus] schools through federal funding that comes through GDOE,” said Cardoza. “Priority and Focus schools will also receive additional federal funds and professional learning.” Fulton ranks in the middle of the pack among metro school systems with 15 total Priority and Focus schools. Atlanta with 37 schools and DeKalb with 29 schools on either list led the region, followed by Gwinnett Schools (3), Cobb Schools (4), Cherokee Schools (2) and Forsyth Schools with no schools labeled as Priority or Focus. In total, Georgia has 81 Priority schools and 165 schools designated as Focus Schools in 2015 out of approximately 2,300 public schools. This designation may become very sig-

The GDOE will work with the schools identified to ensure they have the resources they need to provide a quality education for their students.” RICHARD WOODS Georgia School Superintendent nificant if state voters approve a constitutional amendment in the 2016 general election to create an Opportunity School District (OSD). If approved, up to 100 of the lowest performing schools in the state could become part of the OSD and operated under state control apart from its home district. Priority and Focus schools will be one way of measuring low performance. “As for OSD schools, they are very closely aligned to the Priority and Focus schools but not exactly,” explained Cardoza. “Priority and Focus schools are only Title I schools, as required by the federal government.”

Northeast Spruill Oaks library hosts singalong and vegan workshop JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Northeast Spruill Oaks Library will host a singalong and cooking program. Guitarist and storyteller Alina Celeste’s singalong program will be July 29 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Children ages 3 to 9 are welcome. Also on July 29 at 4 p.m. a cooking workshop will teach students simple healthy recipes. Kindergarteners through fifth-graders are welcome. Northeast Spruill Oaks is at 9560 Spruill Road. For information call 770-360-8820. –Hillary Hunnings

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Schaefer: Award-winning STOP gives youthful offenders straight talk on driving Continued from Page 1 educate, shock and awaken drivers 17 to 20 years old. For his efforts to make teenage drivers more aware of the responsibilities of driving, Schaefer received the Special Recognition Award by the Georgia Council of Municipal Judges. “My name is on the plaque but it’s been a team effort. They’ve done as much as I have,” Schaefer said. “A lot of people helped get it started and kept it going. The most important thing is that the STOP program does have an impact on young drivers in terms of educating them and making them a little wiser and safer.” Schaefer, a 30-year North Fulton resident, was named municipal judge at the city’s inception. After about 20 months on the bench, he became concerned that he was seeing so many young offenders in his court for traffic offenses. “There were so many teens in court for traffic that it was ridiculous. So we adopted a program that Gwinnett County was using. Then we decided to create a program of our own,” Schaefer said. He wanted it to be something more local that would

touch home for the kids he was seeing. “Then there was a [teen] fatality right there on Medlock Bridge Road. It was a young girl who had graduated from Northview High School, about to go to Georgia Tech,” he said. It was a head-on collision, and authorities suspected texting was a contributing cause but never knew for sure. So that gave further impetus to get STOP started. JC police officers went around taking photos of roadside memorial crosses within a mile or two from traffic court. Schaefer went online to research and found some videos. The Police Department provided some graphic accident photos that are also used in the program. Young drivers get the point driven home by traffic officers who describe what they deal with when they arrive on the scene. Then Schaefer uses his videos interspersed with his experience from many years on the bench. “I just try to pound on them and make them understand that these things can happen to anybody,” he said. “We show them that there are conse-

The most important thing is that the STOP program does have an impact on young drivers in terms of educating them and making them a little wiser and safer. JUDGE DON SCHAEFER Johns Creek Municipal Court Judge

quences to their actions and that those consequences can be sudden and fatal.” The program includes interactive activities such as having students run in the courtroom while an officer clocks their speed on a laser gun. Then two youths are asked to run toward each other. “Of course we don’t do it, but they get the idea that even at 10 or 15 mph, you can get seriously hurt,” Schaefer said. “We know we are talking to kids who have been in school all day, who don’t want to be there. So we have to engage them in a way that will get their attention and make them

think about the ramifications of their actions – not only injuries, but also losing a license, insurance costs.” The judge and police feel that engaging young people can make them think twice about their behavior behind the wheel and drive more safely. “It’s been successful. We’ve been doing real well in Johns Creek. We’ve seen accidents go down and we’ve seen fewer repeat offenders and we have only had two teen fatalities since we’ve been a city. That is really, really good,” Schaefer said. The city does not charge

young people to take the class. Instead they encourage them to take it. If it is a first offense, the judge may offer a lesser fine if they take the class or the prosecutor may knock the charge down to a lesser offense. That is how strongly they feel about these young drivers going through the class. For a time, the Johns Creek High School PTA made the course mandatory to receive a parking spot on campus. Northview High School has also asked Schaefer to bring the program to their students. The Special Recognition Award from Schaefer’s peers recognizes municipal courts or individual judges who have come up with innovative new programs. It was presented at the Council’s annual business meeting held in conjunction with its Law & Practice Update Seminar in June. The Georgia Municipal Court Clerks’ Council named STOP, Johns Creek’s teen-driver intervention program, its 2013 Program of the Year. Schaefer said he has passion about reaching these kids. “I’m a parent with an 18-year-old daughter. I want everybody safe on those roads,”

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25K square feet of books, meeting space By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – At long last, Milton has its own public library. Located at the corner of Mayfield Road and Charlotte Drive in the heart of Crabapple, the 25,000-square-foot library features everything one would expect from a library – Internet access, meeting space, public art and, of course, plenty of books. The library held its grand opening July 16 beneath the large, old tree in the front of the building. Many residents chose to relax in the shade of the tree and the porches beneath it as library and Fulton County officials marked the day. Stephanie Moody, chair of the library board of trustees, said what is now Milton has never had a formal public library, an issue now solved. “This day has been a long time coming,” she said. “Building a library is like building a community house,”

The only person who asks ‘who needs libraries?’ is someone who has never set foot in one. Children who read, succeed.” JOHN THOMAS Fulton County Library Foundation

said Bob Ellis, Fulton County Commission for Milton. They are places for the public and the community to gather and learn, he said, which has an impact on the residents. “Each library is unique, but this library is the most distinctive and beautiful,” said Fulton County Commission Chair John Eves. “One of the best things we do is have top qual-

Olivia, 5, and Finn Lewis, 2, look at books in the new Milton Library. ity library services.” In November 2008, Fulton County voters passed the Library Bond Referendum, which will greatly enhance all of the

county’s libraries, and includes eight new branch libraries and two expansion projects. Milton’s library was approved to be built, along with an East

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Old Soldiers Parade moving to Canton St. Will feature D-Day Ranger as parade grand marshal By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – There are few traditions in Alpharetta more cherished than the Alpharetta American Legion Post 201’s Old Soldiers Day Parade, but there is one huge change this year. The parade will not kick off on Main Street this year as in the past. With construction and improvements ongoing on Main Street, the parade will shift over one street west to Canton Street. This year’s Old Soldiers Day Committee Chairman Roger Wise Serving as parade grand marshal will be a special World War II veteran, Lee Brown who served with the 5th Ranger Battalion and landed on Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. “This is going to be one of the best grand marshals that we have ever had,” Wise said. “He’s local, he’s a hero in many ways and his life has been one of service. To have served with the Rangers, and hit that beach with the bullets flying and then to be able to sit across the table and talk to him is amazing.” Brown, 90, was just 19 when he scrambled ashore on D-Day. In deference to his service, Wise said he and his entire family will ride in the parade. “It’s the first time we’ve done this, but this is a family affair,” Wise said.

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Old Soldiers Day Parade Saturday, Aug.1 9:45 a.m.: Patriotic music by Alpharetta City Band 10 a.m.: Parade ceremonies begin 11:45 a.m.: Free Varsity hotdogs at Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Rd. It will be at the head of 110 units signed up for the parade, the largest ever, Wise said. Of course everyone is invited to come to Post 201 after the parade for free Varsity hotdogs and a soft drink. And special this year Nothing But Cakes will provide free bundt cakes for dessert. Robert Johns of the Alpharetta Rotary will be an entry of one in his 1941 Cadillac. The Shriners will be on hand as always in their funny cars along with marching bands, floats, and clowns. Wise expressed Post 201’s gratitude to Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and the Alpharetta Parks Department’s Special Events Division for easing the transition of the event. “Canton Street is going to be great for the parade. There are plenty of trees with more shade, so it will be cooler for the folks to watch,” he said. Old Soldiers Day began shortly after the Civil War when veterans would come on

Construction on Main Street in Alpharetta has forced the parade route to start on Canton Street. the first Saturday in August. The crops were in and that was the “laying by” time when rural people could come and camp for a few days. The last day, the old veterans would line up and march down Main Street as family and friends gathered to cheer them on. Then everyone would gather for a last communal meal before everyone went home. As the years went by and the number of veterans able to attend dwindled Old Soldiers Day got smaller. The last recorded parade of Civil War Veterans was around 1920. After World War II, a new crop of veterans formed American Legion Post 201 in the early 1950s. These veterans decided to revive the Old Soldiers Day Parade and so on the first Saturday of August, 1952, the parade began anew celebrating all veterans and inviting all to take part. That first parade in 1952 was an impromptu affair.

Friends and family demanded a parade and the Legionnaires complied following the town’s firetruck around the courthouse. “They all cheered and told us to go again,” recalled Post 201 charter member Mel Coalson years later. “So we did.

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Cast your vote for the new Greatest Generation I glanced at the Facebook post and kept going. A few minutes later I went back and reread it. A couple of days later I looked it up again and reread this one simple sentence: «Every time you spend money, you›re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.» That sentence - that idea seems to tie in with a column I have been tinkering with, one with a working title of something like, “Are these millennials the next greatest generation?” The basic idea is that for a variety of reasons - including necessity - I believe that millennials actually have a paradigm-changing set of values and ideals that may radically change our world - soon. Much of the catalyst of my thinking, in addition to my reading and research, comes from a recent trip to Berlin to see my daughter, who has lived there for the last year and a half. We spent a lot of time around her peers, professionals in their 20s to 30s - basically millennials. So much of their lifestyle was so foreign to me. They used clean mass transit and bikes to travel. Most didn’t own cars or homes. They

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Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want. shared living accommodations because they couldn’t afford not to. “Sharing” and “community” were significant and valued parts of their lives and orientations. They live frugally, eat healthy food and use public resources such as parks, lakes and events for leisure. Their entire lifestyle is tethered to a resource awareness and especially a carbon-footprint

awareness. As I processed all this I started recalling interactions I’ve had with this generation here in Alpharetta and it all started coming together. In 2012 the total U.S. population was 320 million, of which the labor population was approximately 150 million. Currently millennials number approximately 95 million, or 66 percent of the labor force. That percentage will increase significantly in the near future. Millennials are more connected with each other than any generation in the history of the world. They communicate with each other instantly and often. What they support will thrive. What they oppose will not. Millennials know we have royally messed up our environment in many ways. They know that global warming is an indisputable fact and one most likely caused by greed-driven human stewardship and politicians acting on behalf of corporate donors instead of their constituents. So millennials tend to judge and make decisions through the lens of “what is the carbon footprint of this good or service - or government policy? How efficiently are the resources involved used?” Millennials realize we have

limited resources and that we must be responsible stewards of those resources and each other. If the product or service minimizes the carbon footprint, for example locally grown food, online education, or recycled consumer goods, they will buy. Large energy-squandering homes, dirty energy, gas-guzzling cars, dirty transit, genetically modified food or food that is not grown locally will not do well going forward. Companies or politicians that support or are the source of these types of goods and services will not be popular with this generation. This will show up on their P & Ls and it will show up at the voting booth. Cities that are out of touch with the values of millennials will be in trouble in the future - soon. This generation will not support urban sprawl because of the huge and unnecessary carbon footprint. Instead they will move to cities where there is clean (electric) mass transit and where they can live, work and play in one place. Instead of focusing on finding a job, they will seek out cities that are compatible with their values and then look for jobs in that city. They will use Uber to get around or bike and share modes of transportation instead of owning them. They will expect affordable housing that is convenient to their leisure and life needs. Companies will also seek to relocate to those millennial-centric cities as well in order to help them recruit and retain employees. Education is another example of a significant component of our present economic model that this generation will turn upside down and force to change rapidly. Remember, part of what is driving this generation is that they cannot afford to consume what their parents could afford – nor do they wish to. They are not earning enough. Because of this and because of their stewardship of the environment, they will embrace online/virtual learning rapidly because it is resource-efficient, far more affordable, and has an infinitesimal smaller carbon footprint compared to today’s brick-andmortar universities. While it is unthinkable that the “experience” we associate with a college education could be on the table, I suspect that it is. Just think about that for a second. Consider the scale and scope of our current brick-and-mortar university system – the number of jobs, the amount of property tax generated, the relative “weight” of the entire system within our culture – as it is currently structured. This current

model will not survive because millennial money will not be there to support it. It will be forced to change quickly and on a very large scale. The economy and distribution of wealth is a final puzzle piece in the new world of millennials. Today›s work world is already far different than that prior to the depression of 2008. This «recovery» is to a significant degree a faux recovery. Real income is flat or down. More people are working today than five years ago but so many of the jobs are marginal. Many millennials are working two or three jobs and having a hard time just getting by. The same could be said of the endangered «middle class.» The current income imbalance between corporate America, i.e. the wealthy, and everyone else will increasingly be an issue that will not go away with millennials. The record corporate profits we are seeing today and the record amounts of hoarded cash are to a degree possible because of the record level of corporate irresponsibility in “giving back/ contributing” to the welfare of their employees and society in general. Today that participation/ contribution is made at the “lowest possible” level. Corporate fiduciary responsibility to maximize profits for shareholders in the future may dictate that the contribution be made at the “maximum level” in order to maintain profitability. Those companies that are bad corporate citizens – those that pollute, create unnecessarily large carbon footprints for goods or services, minimize compensation and benefits to their employees as much as possible or fail to adequately contribute financially to “the greater good” – will suffer debilitating and costly PR problems, decreasing sales and increasing difficulty in hiring and retaining employees. Remember, all millennials are connected and they talk to each other constantly and vote with their wallets and employment choices. In hindsight, I realize that the ideals and social movements of the ‘60s did not last. They seemed to disappear like smoke in the wind. However, I am more optimistic than I have ever been that this frugal, value-driven, sharing world of millennials may bring about what the ‘60s did not: healthy, positive and sustainable real change. I know that is a lot to put on their plate but I believe that they have the ability, the will and the desire to improve our world – their world. Let’s hope so. We’ll see if they become the new “greatest generation.”

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Evander Holyfield visits Alpharetta PAL By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When you’re the only five-time heavyweight champion of the world, what you say carries weight. And what boxing giant Evander Holyfield shared with a group of Alpharetta’s Police Athletic League kids July 20 were the lessons that can help them achieve their goals in life. “The same things I learned as a kid allowed me to succeed in life - listen, follow directions and don’t quit,” Holyfield said. Beginning his boxing career at age 8, Holyfield said he was given an extra motivation that helped him succeed – a goal. “I was told I could be the heavyweight champion of the world, like Mohammed Ali,” Holyfield said. “I lived in a poor neighborhood and I was told I would never be something. But this is how I could be great. When you get a kid to believe, that’s when you can make things happen.” The difference between a goal and a fantasy, he said, is that a goal is something you want that you will work for. And he worked for his goal. Over the next 20 years, Holyfield focused on his boxing over “distractions” in his life. He chose going to a fight over attending prom. But it was worth it, he said, since being a five-time heavyweight champion is an achievement no

one else can claim. Holyfield is now an ambassador for the national PAL, telling his story to the children of the program, of which boxing is a major component. The PAL youth-oriented program is a crime-prevention program that places police officers, community members and kids together in a controlled and supportive environment. Alpharetta’s program currently offers the following programs: after-school mentoring, tutoring, music, boxing/fitness, leadership and summer camp. All Alpha PAL programs are offered at minimal cost to the participating families. Many kids in Alpha PAL attend the program for the boxing. “Boxing teaches structure and discipline,” said Veronica Carew, executive director of Alpha PAL. She said the boxing helps children and teens – both boys and girls - take out their aggression in a constructive manner while learning to be good sports. It can be especially helpful for teens with special needs, such as Asperger’s syndrome. “They can have so many issues, listening and discipline are some of them. The boxing program teaches them to be respectful and structured,” she said. Holyfield agreed. “Boxing taught me self-discipline,” he said. “Never quit when things don’t go your way. I could have quit after

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Junior League announces board of directors GWINNETT-NORTH FULTON – The Junior League of Gwinnett & North Fulton Counties Inc. has announced the Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 Junior League year. It will be led by President Alyson Coffman. Coffman will serve a one-year term beginning June 1, 2015, through May 31, 2016. Coffman joined the Junior League in 2010 and has served in various capacities, including Finance Council, finance vice president, and president elect. Coffman received her master’s degree in public administration from the University of Georgia and her bachelor’s degree from Agnes Scott. Her professional background is in fundraising. Coffman will serve on the JLGNF Board of Directors with fellow members: • Ashley Shoemaker: President Elect • Allison Fillman: Communications Vice President • Alex Klein: Membership Vice President • Molly Stone: Finance Vice President • Renee Adams: Community Vice President • Taralyn McMullan: Secretary • Heather Wagner: Treasurer • VanDana Wade: Sustainer Representative • Sara Collins: Nominating Chair JLGNF’s Board of Directors ensures the future of the organization at all levels. Board members act as trustees and stewards on behalf of its members, including financial management of the

The officers of the Junior League of Gwinnett & North Fulton Counties will serve the 2015-2016 Junior League year. League. The board also provides guidance and helps govern the vision and mission across the Council system – which includes Community, Finance, Membership and Communications. The

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Fourth Annual Christmas in July to benefit Hembree Farm ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Historical Society Hembree Farm Preservation Committee will hold its annual Christmas in July sale on July 25, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the farm, 775 Hembree Road in Roswell. The Historical Society owns the historic 1835 Hembree farmhouse situated on a portion of the original farmstead of some of the area’s earliest pioneers. Four chimneys need to be re-constructed as part of the restoration

plan. Two hand-hewn log corn cribs sitting nearby are also in need of stabilization. Proceeds from the sale will go toward ongoing preservation efforts at the property. Shoppers will find merchandise at bargain prices. Items donated to the Committee for sale at the event include vintage and new Christmas décor and lights, boxed Hallmark ornaments, collector plates, cookie tins, gift items and toys. Other holidays will not be

overlooked, as there will also be decorations for Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day and patriotic items. Due to the sign moratorium in effect in Roswell, there will be no roadside signs. Look for the balloons and banner on site the day of the sale. For information or to donate, contact jtodd7060@ charter.net or societyrhs@ bellsouth.net. —Jonathan Copsey

Register for Ocee Park youth baseball thru July 31 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek’s Ocee Park Athletic Association is now registering players for its fall baseball leagues. Ocee’s fall season, which is more instructional than competitive, is a great time to hone skills for the spring season. All players, from seasoned to beginners, fit in the fall program. Registration runs through July 31 for recreational leagues ages 4 to 15. Practices begin Aug. 17 with the first games scheduled Sept. 5. The season ends Oct. 24. T-ball fees are $120 for Johns Creek residents, and $180 for nonresidents. All other Ocee baseball leagues fees are $145 for Johns Creek residents, and $217.50 for nonresidents. Tryouts for 10-and-under Ocee Orioles travel baseball will be July 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and July 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 pm at Ocee Park, Field 4. Players must be 10 years old or younger on April 30, 2016. To register, contact Jeno Marvel at jenom@comcast.net. Tryouts for 9-and-under Ocee Orioles travel baseball will be Friday, July 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 and Sunday, July 19,

from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ocee Park Field 4. Players must be 9 years old or younger on April 30, 2016. To register, contact Shawn Brown at sebrown92@ comcast.net.

All other Ocee baseball leagues fees are $145 for Johns Creek residents, and $217.50 for nonresidents. Ocee Park Athletic Association is a park partner of the City of Johns Creek. The Ocee Park Travel Baseball Program’s mission is to primarily serve the residents of Johns Creek. Tryouts for other age groups (12U, 13U and 14U) will be posted on the Ocee website as they are available. The athletic association runs sports programs at Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Rd., owned by the City of Johns Creek.

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$60,000. That has no relation to what we have been told,” Rolader said. Rolader said the request for $60,000 for public art would be “an extraction” paid to obtain a favorable zoning. “It does not fit into our scheme to add such a [fee],” Rolader said. Councilman Jerry Orlans insisted there was a “value” to removing the conditions of zoning that would allow the project to go forward, and if the applicant so desired they could have a deferral for an appraisal to see just what the value of the zoning change would be. Councilwoman Nancy Diamond said it was never the intention of the city to make the property “unmarketable,” and that she was satisfied with the offer to use the $40,000 figure for public art. Rolader said this was acceptable. “I don’t know what the going rate for public art is. But I would think you can buy a whole lot of art for $40,000,” he said. Wynn, who has oversight of zoning, said that was also amenable to her. She moved approval of conditions of zoning with the stipulation that the developer donated $40,000 to the city for the purpose of buying public art that had the blessings of the Arts Council. The vote was 2-1 in favor with Wynn and Diamond in favor, Orlans against. Councilman Kent Igleheart was out with an excused absence and Councilman Rich Dippolito recused himself for conflict of interest. Mayor Jere Wood only votes in the event of a tie. One seat is vacant.

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AND, more and more insurance plans now cover all or part of the cost of hearing devices. Both young and old are sometimes reluctant to consider hearing aids, thinking they might make them look older, weaker or less than normal. But 90% of devices used today are almost invisible and won’t be noticed unless the wearer points them out! Help is available. Begin Day 1 of the rest of your life hearing more of it. Dr. Woodward and her staff at the Johns Creek Audiology and Hearing Center is well renowned for their award winning service. They also provide diagnostic testing for hearing disorders, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, and ear wax management. All major insurance plans are accepted and no interest finance plans are offered. They can be reached at 770-814-1260 and via their website YourHearingLink.com

Investing in improving mental health (NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every four American adults has a mental illness of some kind. Now there could be good news for them and the people who care for them. What’s Being Done: Two federal agencies are implementing the Excellence in Mental Health Act—a demonstration project and the single largest federal investment in mental health and addiction services in more than 50 years. How It Works: To improve the quality of care nationwide, the Act establishes federal status and criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) that provide comprehensive mental health and addiction outpatient services. These CCBHCs are responsible for basic primary care screenings and services to address the chronic conditions that drive high costs and poor health outcomes among people with behavioral health disorders. Crisis services play a critical role in de-escalating mental health crises and diverting individuals into care. The criteria also emphasize the special requirements of populations such as veterans, whose health needs, Rosenberg says, the United States has failed to meet. Additionally, the CCBHCs will break through barriers to work with a variety of health system partners, including primary care, hospitals, VA centers and more. Because many state systems can’t support the kind of comprehensive, coordinated care necessitated by the CCB-

HC criteria, the Excellence Act requires the states to establish a payment system based on actual costs. That is expected to bring about increased funding for historically underfunded community mental health and addiction services. Also, a system of bundled

payments will either require or incentivize value-based payments so providers can share in the cost savings their clinical care produces. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will award planning grants of up to $2 million to help states create

their certification processes and develop their payment methods. Planning grant applications are due by August 5; grants will be awarded in October 2015. What You Can Do Meanwhile, if you or someone you care about is in crisis,

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First Credo Financial Tennis tournament supports Kate’s Club By JIM LICHTENWALTER news@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Spectators watched in hushed fascination July 17 as a men’s doubles match raged on the court. Yet, this was no ordinary ALTA match. Rather, it was one of several games played over the July 17-19 weekend as part of Credo Financial Service’s Tennis Championships. A total of 12 men’s doubles teams competed in the tournament, the winner of which would receive a $10,000 grand prize. The prize was eventually claimed by local Atlanta players Salif Kantevic and Carlo Abalos. Numerous players competed, including nationally ranked Donald Young, who is currently ranked No. 55 in singles by the ATP World Tour. As the tournament was waged on the St. Ives’ courts, spectators and participants could bid on items in a silent auction and give a donation to Kate’s Club, a local non-profit charity that helps children who have lost a parent deal with their grief. The organization, which received proceeds from

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Donald Young returns a serve. the tournament, also connects children so they can work through their grief together. Kate’s Club was founded in 2003 by Kate Atwood, who lost her own mother when she was 12. Atwood wanted to support and encourage children who were going through the same tragedy she experience when she was a child. “We want to help Kate’s Club send 20 children to camp,” said Donna Lawson, who helped organize the event. Each year, Kate’s Club sends a group of students to Camp Twin Lakes for a threeday camp during the first

weekend in August. It costs about $500 to send a single child to camp, and the goal of the tennis tournament is to raise enough to send 226 children. “Credo Financial Services would like to take this opportunity to thank each of our sponsors for making the inaugural Credo Tennis Championship a huge success,” said Donna Lawson, a Credo Financial Services spokeswoman. “The generosity is helping to support Kate’s Club and their Camp Good Mourning Program. Together we can empower children who have lost a parent or sibling.”

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Mr. Damon and John manipulate the puppets which in turn cast their shadows on the screen to enact the story.

Hercules and the Lion as seen by the audience.

Puppeteer: Mr. Damon shows off shadow puppets at Ocee Continued from Page 1 pets. And if you are clever like Library Branch Manager Carla Burton at Robert E. Fulton Library at Ocee, you engage Mr. Damon to perform on a sunny July Thursday morning to come work his magic on 30plus tykes using his shadow puppets.

The Hero’s Journey is really a call to adventure. The kids really get it. As parents, we use fairy tales and myths to teach us about ourselves. And it reminds us that life is a journey,” DAMON YOUNG Puppeteer So there was Mr. Damon, ably assisted by his 10-yearold apprentice (and son), John Young, to bring his characters alive and tell their old, old stories in a program he calls “Legends of Light and Shadow.” Mr. Damon has always loved performing and studied theater in college. He spent a summer touring children’s

theaters in a production of “Cinderella” (he was a wicked stepsister). “We would do our show and the kids just laughed and roared. I knew then I loved to make children laugh,” he said. This summer he has 17 shows booked across the state. He entertains the children, but he makes sure there is a message. One of his shows is “Vasilisa,” a Russian take on Cinderella. “But Vasilisa is more empowered. She meets her challenges, where Cinderella just reacts to what happens around her,” he said. “Her mother gave her a magic doll, and she finds the courage to negotiate with the witch Baba Yaga.” There are four productions he performs, but they are all following what Joseph Campbell, best known for the PBS documentary “The Power of Myth,” calls the Hero’s Journey. People have used myths to find order in the universe and to understand the world. We still use myths today, although we might call them “Star Wars” instead. “The Hero’s Journey is really a call to adventure. The kids really get it. As parents, we use fairy tales and myths to teach us about ourselves. And it reminds us that life is a journey,” he said. “We grow older and experience hardships that we must endure but make us a better person.” His wife, Diana, is also an artist (she makes his puppets) and they also play in a band together called The Changlings, playing what he calls” World Music.”

Youngsters watch in rapt attention.

One dad did show up.

Damon Young and his son John, who is touring with him this summer, travel light. They can carry all their characters and scenery in this one box.

Mom and daughter both enjoy the show.

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Equifax hiring 500 positions RUMC Job Networking to host job fair July 27 ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell United Methodist Church’s Job Networking ministry will host a job fair for Equifax Monday, July 27. Equifax is hiring managers and a talent acquisition team will meet with job seekers from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Equifax hopes to add 500 or more employees in all areas of company needs and

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR ANNUAL SMARTNET MAINTENANCE OF CISCO NETWORK AND VOIP EQUIPMENT ITB #16-002 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for the ANNUAL SMARTNET MAINTENANCE OF CISCO NETWORK AND VOIP EQUIPMENT currently deployed by the City of Alpharetta as funded in the FY 2016 annual budget. The Project Manual will be available online Thursday, July 23, 2015 at https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR MS4 INVENTORY INSPECTIONS RFQ #16-1001 The City of Alpharetta is requesting statements of qualifications from experienced firms to provide MS4 INVENTORY INSPECTIONS including, but not limited to storm structure and BMP inspections to meet state requirements regarding MS4 permit. All inspections are located within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Request for Qualifications document will be available online Thursday, July 9, 2015, at the City’s bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Statements of Qualifications are due Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

locations. RUMC’s Job Networking will offer more than 27 workshops beginning at 12:30 p.m., with dinner at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to all job seekers and preregistration is necessary. See www.rumcjobnetworking for information. Candidates are encouraged to apply in advance, then meet

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, August 6, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 24, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-15-06/V-15-12 Marriott Courtyard/Parkway 400 Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to allow a Hotel as a permitted use on Building Site 6. Consideration for a variance to reduce parking as well as a variance to the front setback to 15 feet and lot coverage to 77% is also requested. The property is located on Amber Park Drive. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 804, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-15-10 Avalon/Medical Office Consideration of a site plan approval to permit a medical office building at the corner of Old Milton Parkway and Westside Parkway in Avalon. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-15-05/CU-15-08/Z-15-08/V-15-10 Innovation/MetLife Consideration of a request to amend several conditions of the MetLife Master Plan and allow 414 multi-family “for-rent” residential units and to remove 25 townhome units. Applicant is also requesting retail in the amount of 105,800 sq. feet, restaurant and hotel uses, and an increase in office sq. feet to allow 1,003,500 sq. feet. A conditional use to allow “for-rent” residential and a request to rezone 8.04 acres of 0-I to MU is also requested. Variances to allow alcohol sales within a certain distance of residential units and to allow private streets are also requested. The property is located north of GA 400 and west of Haynes Bridge Road along Lakeview Parkway and is approximately 47 acres in size. The property is legally described as being in Land Lots 744, 745, 752, and 753 of the 1st District, 2nd Section of Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-15-17 Historic Preservation Ordinance Consideration of an ordinance to establish a historic preservation and art committee and provide the procedure and requirements for designating historic properties within the City in order to preserve the aesthetic and historic nature of certain areas of the City and adopting regulations that encourage, rather than legislate, the preservation of historic properties. e. PH-14-11 Alpharetta Downtown Design Guidelines Consideration of approval of the Alpharetta Downtown Design Guidelines. The area boundaries include the Downtown Core area as defined in the Downtown Master Plan which is north of Old Milton Parkway and generally south of Mayfield Road, west along a line of Haynes Bridge Road and east by Roswell Street and Canton Street. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

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Millage: Continued from Page 1 “This reduction is a result of significant improvements in the structure and operations of Fulton County since January. “It has been a total team effort, and I am proud of the new tone of our Board of Commissioners and the collaborative synergy that has been developed during the past six months.” Hausmann says the reductions are possible because the county is putting new and better management systems in place to make government more efficient. These should

continue and will allow further reductions in the future. “That’s my hope, anyway,” she said. “The new commission had definitely had a different attitude toward our financial management, and I’m very happy about that.” Ellis agreed with Hausmann that more reductions can be achieved. “It would have been nice to get it back to 2013 rates, but it is a reduction and a good place to wind up at a fiscally sound place this year and put us in a good position to bring things down a little more [in 2016],” Ellis said. “It demonstrates we’re making some progress and bringing some efficiencies to bear and being more sound

with our money.” The commission will build on this next year. The budget will not have to be adjusted. This is a fairly conservative budget, so Ellis said there should not be any aggressive cuts in the last half of the fiscal year. Unfilled jobs of more than 6 months have allowed the county to recapture salaries and provide more of a cushion. “Some contingency funds have not had to be used. So our expense side looked better. On the revenue side everything was fine also,” he said. “All in all, the expense side was not as bad and the revenue is better.” No cuts are anticipated

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It has been a total team effort, and I am proud of the new tone of our Board of Commissioners and the collaborative synergy that has been developed during the past six months.” LIZ HAUSMANN District 1 Commissioner

even with the millage rate reduction. The new reduced property tax rate will be reflected in the

Fulton County portion of tax bills that will be distributed in August with payment due Oct. 15.

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NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL FULTON COUNTY P. I. NUMBER 0010418

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Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.

STORMWATER ORDINANCE REVISION RFQ # 16-1003

The date of location and design approval is: 6/30/15 The project will widen SR 120/Kimball Bridge Road from 2 to 4 lanes from State Bridge Road to Jones Bridge Road and will include the addition of an 8 to 10 foot enhanced sidewalk on both sides. The improvements include reconfiguring existing operational right-of-way to accommodate four lanes where the existing two lanes create bottleneck conditions. The project also includes operational improvements to medians, turn lanes, and traffic signals, and reconfiguration of the existing pavement and ROW to add two through lanes. The through lanes would connect to the existing four-lane sections and eliminate the bottleneck. SR 120/ Kimball Bridge Road within the intersections with State Bridge Road and Jones Bridge Road has previously been widened to the ultimate 4-lane width and this project will connect to those sections. The project has a total project length of 1.25 miles and is located entirely in Fulton County. The project is located in the 1st Land District of Fulton County and Land Lots 121, 128, 129, 153, 156-159, 162-164, 192, 193, 197, and 198. This project will involve structural overlay of the existing pavement with full-depth widening to accommodate the future 4 lane sections. A 20’ raised median will be added to the corridor along with urban outside shoulders including closed drainage systems. The left shoulder will include a 10’ enhanced concrete sidewalk and the right shoulder will include a 5’ concrete sidewalk. The existing and new drainage structure locations will be evaluated to ensure adequate drainage with minimal impacts to adjacent parcels. The City of Johns Creek will be paying for the Right of Way Acquisition. Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation: Sebastian Nesbitt, Area Engineer Georgia Department of Transportation District 7, Area 2 Office snesbitt@dot.ga.gov 1269 Kennestone Circle Marietta, Georgia 30066 (770) 528-3238 Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to: Tom Black, Public Works Director City of Johns Creek, GA Department of Public Works thomas.black@johnscreekga.gov 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 (678) 512-3200 Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P. I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.

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The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting Statements of Qualifications for the Stormwater Ordinance Revision project from qualified consultants to provide services to the City. The RFQ will be available online Thursday, July 23, 2015, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta, login required to review documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052. ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PLAN LONG INDIAN CREEK RFQ # 16-1002 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting Statements of Qualifications for the Watershed Improvement Plan – Long Indian Creek project from qualified consultants to provide services to the City. The RFQ will be available online Thursday, July 23, 2015, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta, login required to review documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

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Continued from Page 6 designed to fit in with Milton and its efforts to remain rural and “equestrian-centric.” It has a barn-like design and features many aspects of barns – meeting rooms have sliding “barn doors” and two porches allow visitors to relax on warm summer days in rocking chairs. A large children’s section

DEATH NOTICES Louise Broccolo, 92, of Cumming, passed away July 5, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Carol Ann Corbin, 73, of Cumming, passed away July 9, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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Members of Fulton County’s Commission and Public Library Board cut the ribbon to officially open the Milton Library July 16. fills about half the reading area.

“This is a place children will flock to,” said Commissioner

Jerrine Davis, of Johns Creek, passed away July 11, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jack Emerson, of Roswell, passed away July 10, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Laura Hassett, 52 , of Milton, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Anthony Leftenant, 30, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Catherine Mooney, 69, of Johns Creek, passed away July 2, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Doris Aline Revis, 60, of Cumming, passed away July 14, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Readers eagerly wait to checkout books from the new Milton Library. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on July 9, 2015 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, and Wine. BUSINESS NAME FB Café Johns Creek, LLC Dba The Flying Biscuit Cafe 10995 State Bridge Rd Suite F Johns Creek, GA 30022 OWNER/OFFICERS

Richard Tuneski, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Frank Wallis, 64, of Cumming, passed away July 10, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

BUSINESS NAME FB Café Johns Creek, LLC Dba The Flying Biscuit Cafe 10995 State Bridge Rd Suite F Johns Creek, GA 30022 Owner, Ronald Bradley & Bradley Rubenstein

Liz Hausmann, noting the library is within short distance of four schools. And children did seem to enjoy the opening day. Adrienne Dedicatoria said her son Elliot, 3, was looking forward to the new library. “Every time we went by, he would say, ‘Mommy, there is a library!’ When I saw it was opening, I had to take him. He is so excited about it.” Brendon Latorre, 10, had an armful of books ready to check out. “I like to read non-fiction, World War I, World War II and Roald Dhal books,” he said. “This is an awesome library.” Grady Waple said he was excited about all the books he could read. “I’ve been counting down the days until it opened,” said

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION QUALIFYING DATES The City of Johns Creek has CALLED for a SPECIAL ELECTION in conjunction with the November GENERAL ELECTION to be held November 3, 2015. The Special Election will be to fill the unexpired term of Council Seat Post 2 (expires 12/31/2015) and Post 5 (expires 12/31/2017). The GENERAL ELECTION will be held to elect Council Posts 2, 4, and 6. QUALIFYING will be held in the City Clerk’s Office at Johns Creek City Hall which is located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. The qualifying fee for each council seat is $450.00 which is 3% of the total gross salary for the preceding year. Each candidate shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the City Clerk of Johns Creek between Monday, August 31, 2015 and Wednesday, September 2, 2015, the hours of qualifying will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Each candidate must meet the qualifications of the Charter and Code of the City of Johns Creek, as well as all applicable state and constitutional laws. Joan Jones City Clerk

Bradley Reith, 4, poses with Rocky the Reading Raccoon. Waple. “I’m a big reader, I love to read comics and non-fiction books, so I was excited about it opening.” This was music to the ears of members of the county and those involved with the libraries. “The only person who asks ‘who needs libraries?’ is someone who has never set foot in one,” said John Thomas, with the Library Foundation. “Children who read, succeed.”

Blotter: Continued from Page 3 they were driving was also allegedly stolen a few days earlier. Both men were arrested.

Has anyone seen a saw? MILTON, Ga. – A $10,000 saw was reported missing July 6 from a local business. The victim, Alpharetta Athletic Club on Dinsmore Road, told police a concrete saw was missing from an office. It was last seen June 27. There are cameras in the building, and employees are searching for a suspect on their video.

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New Eagle Scouts named for Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which is the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on June 25, 2015. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews: Zachary Rahm, of Troop 734, is sponsored by Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. His project was the design and construction of three Picnic tables and grading the land they sat on for Autry Mill Nature Park Center and Heritage Park. Alexander Rahm V, of Troop 734, is sponsored by Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. His project was the removal and replacement of a broken split rail fence at Autry Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Andruw Patton, of Troop 429, is sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. His project was paneling the Pink and Blue rooms, building two shelving units in the storage room, replacing and safe guarding the Pink Room

Zachary Rahm, Alexander Rahm V, Andruw Patton and Noah Eberhardt all passed their Eagle Scout Board of Review June 25.

Frank “Paddy” McGregor, Alexander Wood, Sanjeev Kumar and Keegan Dieterle all passed their Eagle Scout Board of Review June 25.

door with a clear acrylic sheet and protecting the door frame with PVC piping for the Angels Among Us, Pet Rescue Center. Noah Eberhardt, from Troop 2206, is sponsored by St. James United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of three benches for Beth Tikvah Temple’s playground area.

Church. His project was the design and construction of two planter boxes for the assistance of residents of the St. George Village, which helps people afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. Sanjeev Kumar, from Troop 3143, is sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of four

Frank “Paddy” McGregor, from Troop 1134, is sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was the renovation, revitalization of the cross-country trail at Roswell High School. Part of this project included addition of drainage ditches. Alexander Wood, from Troop 1134, is sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic

benches and four tables for the environmental classroom at the pond at Northview High School. Keegan Dieterle, from Troop 7153, is sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of two Raffa Bocce Ball Courts at Park Place Adult Center in Newtown Park. —Jonathan Copsey

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Bargains Antiques TREADLE SEWING MACHINE: White Co. Oak cabinet. Attachments, manual. $200. 770-781-5968 CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042

Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.

Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

Cemetery GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 770-569-0083. allenbachrach@yahoo. com

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

Cemetery

Furniture

GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-475-7808, 404-317-5209

DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $1000. 770-664-2917

Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

Collectibles Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362 DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.

DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $1500. 770-781-0961

LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722 Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $1200. 678-591-0450

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 29 Furniture ARMOIRE: Whitewash finish; good condition $150. 770-619-3179 TABLE: 47” round kitchen/dining room Tell City pedestal, oak, two 12” leaves, like brand new. $300. 770-663-6433

Adjustable twin beds, two, original $3560, $195 each; king headboard $30. 404-435-7746 LaZBoy lift chair $125, sleeper-sofa $75, wood dining table with chairs $75, hutch $50, plus bamboo furniture, swivel-rocker chair, gas stove, bookcases under $30 each. 404-435-7746

Household Maytag Washer & Dryer: White, very good condition. Both $375. 404-213-6615

Royal Albert-Country Rose China; 50 pieces. $600, originally $900. Never used. 404-702-2085 Moving Blankets: 60x72, four dozen, used once! $225.470-299-6390, 201-679-9851

AUTOCRAT GAS STOVE 20” wide, 4 burners $100. 770-781-5968

Medical Equipment CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372 TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372 STEELE COOLING VEST for M.S. patients, gel inserts $75. 404-345-2372 HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372 TRAVEL SCOOTER: Go Go Elite Portable, made for use indoors or out. Battery powered, includes charger, used 1 month, 1 owner. $800. 770-993-0022

Musical Instruments EVERETT UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. Pat. 1894, Mahogany finish. $500. 770-781-5968 Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665 PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

Recreation Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-1665

WORKOUT GYM, Powertec. 4 sides, weights & bench $500. 770-205-7828 Ocean Kayak Caper: Excellent condition! Accessories. $400 negotiable. 770-757-7876

Entertainment Cabinet, cherry, handmade, 93”Tx37”w. $250. 770-205-7828 TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033 Inflatable Boat: 10’, rigid bottom with 3-1/2 horsepower Nissan motor $999. 770-441-2284

Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033

Cycle $160.

TREADMILL: Proform 830QT, $180. 770-634-1033

Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215 VINYL RECORDS, music-related, books & memorabilia. Call Karen 770-841-2414

Transportation

Musical Instruments

Cars

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

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

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Waterfront in GA

Home for Sale

BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment

4340 Taylors Wood Drive - Cumming 5/3.5 complete remodel with no detail over looked. Custom build with lots of upgrades. 2+ acres. w/ a creek. NO HOA! Lots of custom upgrades! $429,900 Call Matt Thaxton KWCP 678341-7400 Office, 770-366-9506 Cell MThaxton@kw.com Homes with Land ROSWELL Mountain Park amenities! Large wooded lot; quiet neighborhood. 9/10 of 1 acre. 2BA/1BR home. Good grammar school. $135,000. 404-248-8043 Investment Property/ Residential

Lease or Purchase CUMMING LEASE PURCHASE NO CREDIT CHECK! Nice 5BR/4BA. Great schools! $20K down, $2046/month. 678-475-7112

Homes with Land ROSWELL Mountain Park amenities! Large wooded lot; quiet neighborhood. 9/10 of 1 acre. 2BA/1BR home. Good grammar school. $135,000. 404-248-8043

Open House ROSWELL: Willow Springs/CCR 7/25, 1pm-4pm. 140 May Glen Way. 4BR/4.5BA. Finished basement. $449,000. FSBO. 404-202-7799

Real Estate Wanted I need to buy several homes in the next 30 days. Any size, area, condition, foreclosure, terms. Guaranteed Offer. 919-602-5208

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Waterfront in GA

TOCCOA, GA SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT RETREAT

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Help Wanted Full-time APPLICATION AND FORM SPECIALIST Johns Creek area. Perfect for someone with a good attitude and likes variety. Creating, formatting, reviewing contract forms according to customer specifications and maintaining document library, support to third-party business clients using our software application, development of rate databases. Proficient with MSWord, AdobeAcrobatPro, Excel: Strong computer skills, analytical and detailoriented. Resume: jobjohncreek@yahoo. com

Full-time Chocolate Facility Team Member: Alpharetta Chocolate company wants team member for fast paced production environment. Perform routine production tasks. Line production, team environment, experience helpful. Artistic eye, attention to detail and technical aptitude necessary. Background check and positive attitude required. 35-40 hours/week, M-F. English speaker, non-smoker, efficient, dependable, quick learner. $8.50/hour training wage.Resume: Jobchocolate415 @gmail.com Lead Technical Business Analyst Duties include: Create software development methodologies, test procedures, quality standards, automated test scripts, test automation frameworks, object-oriented code and SQL data set-up code. Plan software system functionality. Train system users. Conduct load, performance, stress tests. Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. 24 months experience. Mail resume to: Job #1199, D. McMinn, Manage Mobilty LLC, 2555 Marconi Drive, Suite 100, Alpharetta Georgia 30005

CNA’s

with a heart for the elderly. Days, hours vary. Must drive. 2 years experience. 678-592-9341

Home for Sale

CUMMING: Exit 13. 1815 Brannon Commons Circle $350,000-Maint. free Townhouse in Arbors of the Orchards of Brannon Oak Farms. 3/3 Master on Main+ a 2nd BR / Bath + office/den. 2nd floor w/loft has large ensuite bedroom with bath and hobby room. End unit, great location. Upgraded kitchen, cabinetry, shutters, breakfast area, custom closet and extra cabinetry. Great location: $350,000 by owner: call Peter Berlin 954-536-1117, Realtors OK. peterberlin@me.com

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EDUCATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST/ ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) has an immediate FULL TIME position available for our family enrichment and education center in Roswell. The Education Support Specialist will be in daily contact with new and established customers, clients, and students. In addition to student and instructor administrative support, this position provides government benefits processing and test administration. The hours are Monday – Thursday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm, Fridays 9:00am- 1:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm. Friday & Saturday hours may vary depending on the education center calendar. Excellent customer care and administrative support skills are required, including MS Office suite and data entry accuracy. Bilingual Spanish a plus! E-Verify & drug screen required. If interested, please send your resume including experience, qualifications, and salary requirements to info@nfcchelp. org.

Cartridge World in Johns Creek is looking for an energetic customer service representative to greet both the retail and business customers. Prior retail experience is preferred and the hours are flexible. Please fax your resume to 770-232-9693 or email to sgornall@ cartridgeworldusa.com

Preschool Staff: Alpharetta Presbyterian Dayschool is accepting applications for part day preschool and parents morning out staff. Prior classroom experience with children ages 18 months to 5 years is preferred. Please submit your resume to nancy@ alpharettapres.com

NAIL TECH: SEASONED HAIRDRESSER: Studio Three Hair Salon (Dunwoody) Booth rental. 770-481-0074.

SUPERVISORS, LINE STAFF Baldinos Subs. Competitive Pay. Growth Opportunities. Email resume: BaldinosGiantJersey Subs@Gmail.com INSIDE SALES: Cumming, GA based Technology Supplier is searching for an entry level inside sales representative. Duties include prospecting new accounts, tradeshow attendance, quoting, and processing orders. Email resume to hr@ logoincluded.com

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Administrative Assistant:: General office; EXISTING online sales administration. Amazon, THD, Google, Sears.... Ad words, social media preferred. Flexible hours. Windward. Transportation required. Resume: info@ starprogreens.com. “ADMIN”

FRONT OFFICE, medical assistant. Optional full time. . Alpharetta/Roswell. Minimum 6 months experience, Computer skills. Pleasant, dependable, team player, positive attitude. Send resume: medoffice123@gmail. com BAKERY SALES Local Bakery seeking outgoing, energetic individuals for sales, light cleaning and some prep work. Approximately 15 hours/week. Call: Tawanna 470-395-5248

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B o o k k e e p e r Established company. Experienced, fullservice; oversee multiple company bookkeeping, payroll. Recent Quickbooks Desktop, QBOnline, Paychex/ ADP experience; Restaurant365 a plus. No degree required, Can become fulltime. $14/hour start, raises negotiable after trial period Resume: info@johnscreekcpa. com. Pet Sitter/Dog Walker: FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare. com

Business Services Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092

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Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

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