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Cauley Creek part of Fulton water plan? Closed wastewater treatment plant could be key to ending EPD impasse By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Fulton County Commission and county staff are working on a plan that would bring the county back into compliance with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division regulations for land irrigation. If the county can’t do that, future development in Fulton will eventually stall because it will have run out of sewer capacity.

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Johns Creek author Tracy Solheim turned to writing fiction and published her first book in 2013. Four books later, she has a loyal following and book deal that will keep her at her computer for some time to come.

Local author finds writing for profit a real pleasure Tracy Solheim promises her readers romance, real characters By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Like many working Johns Creek moms, Kathy Solheim starts each workday by kissing her

husband goodbye, packing her kids off to school and then – unlike other moms – she goes into another world. It is a world of her own imagination because, after years at a government job,

Solheim decided to write a novel. Now, six books later – with more books in the works - she has a much more rewarding job than writing reports and summaries for the U.S. Congress. Solheim writes about women and for women. “There’s kind of a blurred

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Schools sees leadership changes across N. Fulton 3 JC schools see new principals in place for 2015-16 school year By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON,, Ga. – A flurry of recent personnel changes means a slew of new principals at several North Fulton schools when the school year begins Aug. 10. In some cases, new leaders will come from other area schools, creating a domino effect of changes across the area as vacancies are created and filled. With school set to start in less than two weeks, several

schools will open with interim leaders until a permanent principal is hired, noted Fulton officials. During summer board meetings in June and July, promotions and resignations involving principals at nine area schools were approved. These leadership changes impacted schools primarily in the Northeast Learning Community. Schools slated to have new

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Boy left alone in car while dad, girlfriend eat dinner ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Smyrna father is accused of leaving his young son alone in a car July 18 while he and his girlfriend ate dinner. According to police, the man and his girlfriend were eating dinner at a restaurant in Avalon about 10 p.m. along with his 6-year-old son. The father had custody of his son for the weekend. The son became sleepy and was put into the car in the parking lot while the adults returned to their meal. Then the boy called his mother on his father’s cell phone. He told his mother, his father’s ex-wife, that he was left alone in the car in a strange place. The mother called 911 who then called the child to confirm the story. The dispatcher said the father returned while he was on the phone with the child and hung up the phone twice before 911 could speak with him. Finally, dispatch was

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MILTON, Ga. – Two men were cited for DUI and racing after both vehicles crashed on Morris Road in Milton July 21. According to witnesses, the two vehicles were racing along Morris Road just after midnight when both lost control. They crossed into oncoming traffic, crossing the curb, hitting trees. One vehicle stopped facing the opposite direction, the other car went off the road, hit a tree and landed upside down. The engine was reportedly torn from the car. Both drivers walked away from the crashes. Speaking to the drivers, police learned both were at a Braves game earlier that night and both worked together. One driver, Jason Edward Cominsky, 43, of Village Green Way, Alpharetta, allegedly said, when chal-

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able to speak with him, telling him how dangerous it was to leave a child alone in a car. A few days later, when the boy was returned to his mother, the mother alleged the father threatened her for calling police. Parents should never leave young children locked in a car while they go to dinner, said George Gordon with the Alpharetta Public Safety Department. He said any number of hazards could happen to children left unattended. They could have a medical emergency, leave the car or get in other trouble without adults present. “The 6-year-old was bothered enough to call mom from the car,” Gordon said. Gordon said the incident is under investigation and charges, including reckless conduct, may be pending.

MILTON, Ga. – A Stone Mountain man was arrested July 21 after passing a police barricade and driving on a suspended license. According to police, they had closed part of Morris Road at 1:40 a.m. to deal with an accident. A patrol car was parked in the middle of the northbound lanes with all lights flashing to block traffic. While police were working on the accident, a car approached. The driver, Yasin Daoud Jabbar, 22, of Stone Mountain, allegedly admitted to driving around the police car. He was found to have a suspended license. Jabbar was charged with driving with a suspended license and driving on a closed roadway.

House sitter spied upon MILTON, Ga. – A house sitter had a surprise July 25 when a possible burglar broke in while he was sleeping. The victim told police he was housesitting for residents on Wild Willow Close. He said he locked the doors, turned off all the lights and went to sleep in

the master bedroom with the family dog on the bed with him. He said he woke up about 3 a.m. to what he thought was someone cracking open the bedroom door and peeking in. He thought it was a dream so he went back to sleep. The following morning, he found a hall light on and the front door open. A basement window also was open. While no valuables were reported taken, some clothes were missing.

Pot falls from hat during interview ROSWELL, Ga. – While police were interviewing a woman during the investigation of another crime, marijuana cigarettes allegedly fell out of her hat in front of police. Police report they were interviewing people July 4 near a shooting that occurred at an extended-stay hotel on Old Dogwood Road. They went to one room where a frequent resident stayed to speak with him. While speaking with him, a woman was in the room, as well. During the investigation it was determined she allegedly gave every possible false answer she could – name, address, date of birth. A marijuana cigarette was spotted laying on the floor. Another was found in the woman’s purse. While speaking with police, two more pot cigarettes allegedly fell from her hat. Gizelle Chantelle Newell, 24, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested for possession of marijuana and obstruction of police.

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A hot time on the town ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two cars were found ablaze July 26 in the parking lot of a Windward Parkway restaurant. Two witnesses called police about 2 a.m. to say they found two cars in the parking lot of Wild Wing Cafe engulfed in flames. The cars, a Toyota Avalon and a BMW, were parked beside each other. One of the car owners was contacted and told police his car, the Avalon, was parked in the lot since the preceding Thursday. He said he did not know who would set the car on fire. Both cars were towed. The incident is under investigation.

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A fool-proof plan gets foiled JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – When stealing a vehicle’s tag, it’s probably a good idea not to park in the same parking lot. A victim told police July 17 he found the temporary license of his vehicle missing. A search of the parking lots around the apartment complex turned up the tag, which had found its way onto another vehicle. This suspect vehicle was unoccupied and was registered to a Bristol Trail address. Employees of the apartment complex said they often saw the vehicle drive through the neighborhood with a young man driving.

The tag was returned to the victim.

Drunk ditches cab FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man taking a taxi home July 25 from the Coo Coo’s Nest decided to jump out and leave it after thinking the driver was taking him to jail. The cab driver called police after the 51-year-old passenger fled the car without paying. The man hid in the woods from the officers, but they eventually found him and performed a breath test resulting in the man blowing a .159. The officer gave the man a courtesy ride to his apartment, the man asked the officer to give the cab driver $10. The officer said the man is responsible for contacting the driver himself.

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46, of Montglenn Trace, Cumming, was arrested July 14 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Rita Davenport Salenius, 65, of Sweetwater Trace, Roswell, was arrested July 11 on Rucker Road in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Shawn McDonald, 44, of Nederland, Colorado, was arrested July 16 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for DUI and having an open container of alcohol. ►► Florine Kehaulani Bengoa, 53, of Edinburgh Court, Alpharetta, was arrested July 18 on Ga. 9 in Milton for DUI and possession of marijuana. ►► Randall Steven Repine, 39, of Suwanee was arrested July 18 on Freemanville Road in Milton for DUI, hit and run and failure to stop at a stop sign. ►► Lari Galen Wyzykowski, 41, of Dunwoody was arrested July 1 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, driving with an open

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container of alcohol and texting while driving. ►► Casey Allison Hurst, 29, of Atlanta was arrested July 2 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jose Melgar-Moran, 32, of Riverwood Lane, Roswell, was arrested July 4 on Riverwood Lane in Roswell for DUI and child endangerment. ►► Enuldrus Qaadir Chandler, 26, of River Landing Drive, Roswell, was arrested July 5 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Mehrdad Rafiei, 55, of Lake Pointe Circle, Roswell, was arrested July 7 on Coleman Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

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and II controlled substance, broken brake light violation and window tint violation. ►► Jasmine Nicole Harper, 23, of Stone Mountain was arrested July 1 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Kenneth Darrly Glover, 30, of Lawrenceville was arrested July 2 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane, tag light violation, driving with an open container of alcohol and suspended license. ►► Monte Aldine Scott, 23, of Atlanta was arrested July 5 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and no insurance. ►► Patrick O. Price, 43, of Norcross was arrested July 7 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Michael Justin Rosetti, 33, of Preston Pointe Way, Cumming, was arrested July 23 on Preston ►► Pointe Way in Cumming for possession of marijuana, wanted person and possession of drug-related items. ►► Lee Ann Stamey, 45, of Mills Lane, Cumming, was arrested July 22 on Spot Road for possession of methamphetamines. ►► Matthews Christian Banta, 39, of Redmond Ridge Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested July 22 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

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Cultural arts summit convenes in JC Aug. 22 Goal to bring elements of arts community together By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – There are a lot of artists in Johns Creek but few seem to know one another. Certainly Johns Creek SymBAUGHMAN phony Maestro J. Wayne Baughman does not know many artists beyond the field of music – but that is something he wants to change, and in a big way. Baughman has organized a meeting in conjunction with the Arts Alliance at Johns Creek– a summit, if you will – of the Johns Creek arts community. What the summit is not, Baughman is quick to say, is a response to the recently announced intentions of the Johns Creek City Council to discontinue funding arts programs for the city. “I first started planning this in mid-February,” he said. “It is not about the city council at all.” While there is the Arts Alliance at Johns Creek representing seven arts entities including Baughman’s JCSO, he says

Johns Creek Cultural Arts Summit When: Sat. Aug. 22, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Where: St. Ives Country Club, 1 St. Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek 30097 Registration: $45 Check payable to Cultural Arts Alliance at Johns Creek, mail to: Cultural Arts Alliance at Johns Creek 11877 Douglas Rd, Suite 102-295 Johns Creek Ga. 30005

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surface of the arts community in the city. “I know there are at least seven ballet studios in Johns Creek, there are probably 27 private teachers of music, the Johns Creek Arts Center employs around 50 artists. The middle and high schools in and around Johns Creeks employ some 50 art teachers,” he said. “I don’t know all those people. I know some of them, but I would like to get to know them better. What better way to create some synergy for the cultural arts than to get all these arts people together and have a little talk,” Baughman said. Indeed, Baughman plans a daylong event that will include some speakers, but mostly it is designed for breakout groups to discuss their common issues – funding being chief among them. “This is mostly a social event. Let’s get together and have lunch and talk,” he said. “That’s what it’s about.” There are three items on the agenda: 1. Information exchange and networking. 2. Professional and financial resources. 3. Collaboration and coop-

eration. Baughman says he believes that gathering artists from the various disciplines will make for interesting discourse. While no government officials have been invited, the city’s Public Art Board and the Arts and Culture Commission have been invited. “Those are volunteers and active in the arts. The idea is to bring together artists of all kinds to get their input,” Baughman said. He said it would be a great start to create relationships among the arts disciplines and learn what each other’s goals and aspirations are. While he is aware of many art and cultural entities that have come into existence since the inception of the city, there are many Baughman said he would like to know much more about. “I know very little about each one or who is in charge of each one. I think by coming together we can build a more effective framework in which we can all contribute to a tradition of excellence,” Baughman said. Sue Haggerty is a board member of the Arts Alliance at Johns Creek as well as executive director of the JCSO. She notes that there are many great cultural organizations in the city, but she has not met leaders or members of them all. “We need to discuss the needs and the challenges before the arts community and look at where we are now so we can see where we need to go,” Haggerty said. There are many shared interests whether a group is for-profit or a nonprofit, she said. “This community deserves the best. So, for the arts groups to survive, they need to find ways to reach out to the community,” she said.

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Bob Hagan’s 60th Birthday Bash benefits Child Development Assoc. Honors Roswell’s busiest community booster By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Child Development Association is quietly developing a reputation for having the best fundraisers around. First it was the Down Home Derby, the CDA’s big do for the Kentucky Derby. Now, for the second year in a row, they are throwing the CDA Birthday Bash. This year’s big party will honor Bob Hagan, community booster and all-around do-gooder. “Bob is a community stalwart. He is a semiprofessional community board member and nonprofit supporter. He’s having a milestone birthday this year, he’s a good guy and he loves to party,” said CDA Director Donna Smythe. “He’s the perfect excuse to have a big celebration and have a good time and to bring his friends together. Bob was a good sport and allowed us to do this.” Last year’s inaugural Birthday Bash honored Mayor Jere Wood. “Jere’s a good sport, and he

Who: Honoring Bob Hagan When: Sunday, Aug. 16, 7-10 p.m. Where: Home of Jere & Claudia Wood on Stroup Road, Roswell Tickets: $60 online at https://www.cdakids.org Entertainment: The Relix Birthday Bash hosts: • Sandy Buhler • Rotary Club of North • Mickey & Jeanie Deaton Fulton • Allan & Elaine DeNiro • Ron & Linda Lee Parker • Nancy Diamond • Ron Redner • Malone & Charlotte Dod• Roswell Rotary Club son • Doreen Scascitelli • Chad & Emily Hagan • Pattie Shaw • Doug & Michelle Higgins • Scott & Grace Shickler • Alex Kaufman • Alec & Donna Smythe • Jeff & Janet Kincaid • Jim & Donna Squire • Tillie O’Neal-Kyles • Steve Stroud • George & Barb Lovatt • Bob & Marge West • Brooke & Tyler McGee • Roger & Claire Wise • Rotary Club of Milton• Jere & Claudia Wood Windward The celebration is set for Sunday, Aug. 16, from 7-10 pm at the home of Jere and Claudia Wood on Stroup Road. The public is invited to attend. Food and beverages are being donated by local businesses and restaurants. Music will be provided by The Relix. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased online at https://www.cdakids.org.

Bob Hagan with friends at the Child Development Center. and Claudia [Wood] graciously stepped forward to host Bob’s party,” she said. “And the local restaurants have really stepped up to provide food and beverages for the event,” Smyth said. “It will be a feast.” Hagan is the male counterpart to Ado Annie from “Oklahoma” - he just “cain’t say no” to nonprofit organizations. He

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Alpharetta honors Old Soldiers Day ‘Freedom isn’t free’ By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For the past 63 years, Alpharetta has been the site of an annual parade honoring those who have fought for their country. This year was no different, as crowds of North Fulton residents lined the streets of downtown Alpharetta Aug. 1 to watch as soldiers, marching bands and patriotic floats made their way, ultimately, to the American Legion Post 201. With a theme of “We shall pay any price, bear any burden … to preserve our liberties,” this year’s event was called the largest ever and had a new route because of construction. Instead of Ga. 9/ Main Street, as is the typical route, the parade was changed to the parallel road, Canton Street. The parade, which initially began shortly after the Civil War as a way to honor returning soldiers, was expanded after World War I

and then ceased for several decades. It started back up in 1952 to honor all soldiers of all wars. “This is a community event. It does not belong to one individual or community. That’s the way it should be,” said Roger Wise, chairman of the parade. “We do this to pay our respects to soldiers past, present and future and remember that freedom isn’t free.” This year’s parade was one of the largest ever. “Freedom is worth life and life is worth freedom,” said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. “It is what we celebrate, pursue and believe that makes this country so great.” The keynote speaker and grand marshal was Lee Brown, an Alpharetta resident who served in WWII as an Army Ranger. He stormed the beaches of Normandy, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was among the first to liberate Buchenwald Concentration Camp. “I’m not a hero,” he said. “I saw a greater purpose in my life – to serve my country.”

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With a new school year starting soon, I wanted to look back and see how students entering kindergarten and high school compare to my generation. I often think anyone near my age, give or take 10 years, had a similar upbringing and comparable experiences. Those of us in the millennial generation – generally, anyone born in the early 1980s to the early 2000s - grew up educating ourselves how to use computers and the Internet because our parents and teachers were also learning at the same time. We are a group of quick learners who are still sometimes stereotyped as lazy or unmotivated. This year’s kindergarteners are not part of my generation. They are members of Generation Z. When the 5-year-olds going to school for the first time this year were born, I was graduating from high school. Their president has always been black, and many of them (because they’re 5) probably don’t understand the significance of that fact. The ninth-graders entering high school were roughly the first round of Generation Z and probably think anything before the year 2000 is ancient. As a child, I had a hard time understanding how people

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Many of these children only recognize the floppy disk icon as a save button and the # symbol simply means “hashtag” to them. lived without color TV. These kids must have a difficult time imagining how every person in my generation and beyond didn’t have their own iPad or smart phone. By the way, Apple stores didn’t even begin opening until 2001. A lot of these kids haven’t

lived without a GPS built into their phones. Many of these children only recognize the floppy disk icon as a save button and the # symbol simply means “hashtag” to them. They’ve probably also never struggled with having to get offline when trying to make a phone call. As bad of a reputation as millennials sometimes have, Generation Z’s will probably be worse. They’re already stereotyped as “screen addicts” because, growing up, technology has always been abundant and plentiful. It’s unfortunate that they are already burdened with such negative implications. While there are always some who ruin it for the bunch, there’s no doubt that these children will grow up to advance medicine and technology more than any generation before them simply because they know how it all works. They are digital natives, members of the most tech-savvy and connected generation ever. Coming from “the worst generation,” I know how hard it is to be labeled just because of your age. But, for those in the classes of 2019 and 2028, just remember this: Soon you’ll rule the world.

Why are we afraid of the elderly? This may sound and feel somewhat controversial, but let’s suspend judgment for a moment and take a look at how we behave. Everything we see in the media and on TV shows us that young, tight skin is the ideal. Botox, plastic surgery, makeup, skin creams, Photoshop; the list goes on. Partying like you’re 21 has become an entire lifestyle that carries on into our 30s, 40s… don’t get me wrong, letting loose and having fun is a crucial part of being human and feeling creative and connected to others. However, when partying becomes escapism from facing ourselves, what does this teach our children, what does this say about us, and what message does it send to our elders? You’ve heard the phrase, “respect your elders,” mostly from parents and grandparents. In most cultures, your elders live with your family until their dying day. Now we have “homes.” Have you experienced a “home?” Some are beautiful and some are not, but overall

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there is the energy of sadness, finality and isolation in these places. It seems as though we put our elderly away in a place where we don’t have to see the perceived burden of aging. Why do we do this? Fear. We fear getting older, because all those who are past their 20s start complaining about things sagging, breaking down and getting harder to understand. This is culturally and socially acceptable. We fear no longer feeling relevant in society. The perception is that getting older goes hand in hand with negative experiences. Ultimately, we fear the unknown: death. Hollywood, the media and many funerals show us that death is a scary experience. Of course, the pain that the survivors of loved ones who die

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Pitts’ defense of severing UPCOMING EVENTS Cauley Creek full of holes Former Fulton County Commissioner Robb Pitts fired off a curious jab in his recent newsletter, “Robb’s View,” at the current Fulton County Commission’s decision to re-examine the controversial action taken by the board Pitts served on in 2013. That action was prematurely ending Fulton’s service contract with Cauley Creek Water Reclamation Facility, a privately owned plant built when all of North Fulton was in a sewer moratorium. Pitts says canceling the contract with the private facility in Johns Creek was to save the county millions of dollars. What he doesn’t say is that the early termination of that contract has cost Fulton County millions of dollars already, and it may cost a lot more. I have covered the Cauley Creek story for 16 years, since it was just an idea in the late Fulton Commissioner Robert E. Fulton’s head. In 1999, North Fulton County had grown so far and so fast in a decade that it grew right into a federally mandated sewer moratorium. A federal judge was on us to clean up the Chattahoochee River or lock the door on the greatest economic boom in Fulton County history. As Pitts notes, Cauley Creek was a quick fix, yes. It was quick because it was built with private money by backers who took the gamble that it would produce wastewater so clean that even the judge would allow it. Cauley Creek did just that with then cutting-edge micro

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filtration. Today it’s the industry standard. Cauley allowed North Fulton to get back to building and only the 2008 recession slowed it down. So when I tell you there are some disturbing problems with Mr. Pitts’ one-sided diatribe against Cauley Creek, I can speak with some knowledge. Perhaps most glaring is the assertion that Cauley Creek was always meant to be a “temporary” solution. That is simply false. Former Fulton Commission Chairman Mike Kenn told me Cauley Creek was never meant to be temporary. First, it was to guarantee the backers a return on their investment. That is why there was a 20-year contract between Cauley Creek and Fulton County. Second, no one ever gives up sewer capacity, Kenn said. Yes, the contract was renewable annually, because state law requires all contracts be renewable so no government entity can bind another from one year to the next. Kenn said at the time it was always the intention to renew the agreement annually. Based on that, the investors secured the loans in the form of bonds (guaranteed by Fulton County)

to build Cauley Creek and jumpstart North Fulton growth again. More glaring still is that Pitts omits mentioning the immediate cost to the county to terminate the Cauley Creek contract. Fulton had to pony up over $13 million to pay off those bonds to get out of that contract. Pitts also omits the fact that Fulton County passed up more millions in valuable sewer tap fees it stood to make for hookups to Cauley Creek. Another boon of Cauley Creek was its water reuse feature, which used so-called “gray water” for irrigation with large water users such as golf courses and corporate and church campuses. Pitts further neglects to mention that, in cutting itself off from Cauley Creek’s reuse water, the county now had to honor those irrigation contracts with potable water instead. So after taking a major step forward in water conservation, Fulton has taken two steps back. Not only is Fulton using potable water to throw on the ground at North Point Church,

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Northview High School, was thrilled to be one of the eight U.S. students selected to participate in the program. She said she really only applied on a whim because Lepkoker suggested it. Lepkoker says she had mentioned the academy to the entire ExplorAvision team at Northview since she thought it would be a great experience, and that Hu happened to apply. The process for Lepkoker to be chosen as one of just four teachers nationwide to attend the academy was no small task, either, she said. The application process included an extensive personal questionnaire and an essay. “I think it will be a lifechanging experience,” Hu said. “To build connections and solve real-life problems with people that have drastically different backgrounds from me will be a great experience.” Lepkoker was similarly excited about the upcoming trip. “I think it is really neat to be able to meet teachers and students from another culture,” she said. “I teach a lot of

JOHNS CREEK, Ga.- Northview High School will be well represented when a 12-person group travels to Tokyo for a weeklong exchange program Aug. 4-10. Amy Hu was one of just eight students nationwide selected to attend the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy. And one of her teachers, Sarah Lepkoker, will be among only four U.S. teachers making the trip. The weeklong, crosscultural exchange program brings together students and teachers from Japan and the United States to work in teams to develop proposed solutions to global issues using learning experiences that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards. During their time at the academy, participants from both countries will work together to develop a disasterresilient, smart community of the future with counsel from Toshiba engineers. Hu, a rising junior at

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Gesher L’Torah renews Rabbi Michael Bernstein Signs 10 year contract ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Congregation Gesher L’Torah has announced the renewal of Rabbi Michael Bernstein’s contract for an additional 10 years. This renewal ensures long term stability for the congregation as well as continuation of our unprecedented growth trend. Bernstein joined the con-

gregation in July 2009. During 6-six year tenure the congregation has seen a 40 percent increase in membership. In renewing the contract congregation leaders said Bernstein’s leadership truly represents the mission statement: “Congregation Gesher L’Torah’s purpose is to build a community that embraces everyone’s unique story, offering meaningful Jewish insight in a personal way.” In addition Bernstein was recently inducted into the prestigious 2015 Martin Luther

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Be Free Ministry celebrates one year Anniversary ROSWELL, Ga. – Be Free Ministry in Roswell is celebrating its first year at The Loft on Roswell Square, 595 Atlanta St., Roswell. Ashley Harris Gronohlm will speak at the Be Free LOFT to speak on “Freedom in Christ” at the ministry’s special First Year event Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. Delicious light refreshments and food will be served. The event is free, but the ministry would like visitors to partner with Be Free Ministry by donating a pair of lightly used or new shoes for a child between the ages of 5 and 13. Shoes will be shipped to “End Time Revival” Christian Church and orphanage in

If you go When: Monday, Aug. 10, 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 7:30 light food and social, 7:30 event begins Where: The Be Free Ministry LOFT located at The Loft on Roswell Square, 595 Atlanta Street Roswell, GA 30075 This is a FREE EVENT, bring a friend * The Loft is located upstairs, and there is no elevator. ** No child care will be provided. Pakistan. Cash donations will be gratefully accepted.

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The new 25,000-square-foot Milton location of Children’s Learning Adventure opened July 20. It is the first Georgia location for the Phoenix-based company.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNT Y, Ga. — The Collection at Forsyth, an outdoor shopping mall, could soon be adding housing to its complex. The Board of Commissioners heard from Ethan Underwood, an attorney with Miles, Hansford and Tallant, as he gave a presentation on The Collection Expansion Initiative. “We are asking to help expand The Collection,” Underwood said. “It is the commercial center of south Forsyth County and we want to make sure we’re continuing to attract excellent tenants.” The Collection, 410 Peachtree Parkway, needs to evolve into a true mixed-use development, Underwood said. “When you’re competing with internet sales, retail is hard,” Underwood said. “You really have to make shopping an experience rather than just going into a store. We want to make The Collection the commercial jewel of Forsyth County and utilize it to its fullest extent.” Part of the initiative would include a town center with a town green where concerts, plays and special events could be held. Underwood said they are looking to create a mixed use with a 24-hour customer base for residents living on site, additional offices, retail area and park space. One thing The Collection has over other similar developments, he said, is the fact retail is already there and residential would come next,

which is opposite of most developments. “A lot of mixed-use developments have said they want to build but need a residential first,” Underwood said. “I’m not aware of any folks who go with the commercial component of that. This is a development where we already have commercial on the ground. Now we want to utilize the residential.” Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she thinks it could help the retail already at The Collection. “[Residents] wanted commercial and now they want residential,” Mills said. “The fact of the matter is your commercial will live if you have the residential around it. A lot of [The Collection’s] commercial component is dying because it doesn’t have residential.” There would be about 300 housing units, Underwood said, all with one to two bedrooms. Because of the pressure

We want to make The Collection the commercial jewel of Forsyth County and utilize it to its fullest extent.” ETHAN UNDERWOOD, Attorney with Miles, Hansford and Tallant

on schools to avoid overcrowding, Underwood said they are not looking into making threebedroom units. Ultimately, Underwood said they’re looking to create an atmosphere where work-

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they hear “A is for apple,” then go plant apple seeds and make apple tarts to sell in the make-believe market. “We want them to have real-life experiences that will last with them,” Prince said. About 1,000 people attended the school’s grand opening July 20, Prince said, noting that’s quite a show of support from the community. With 45 employees currently, the goal is to build a workforce of about 80. There is a capacity of just over 400 children in the building. The school began in Arizona and has since expanded into Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and now Georgia. Already, a second school is planned for nearby Johns Creek. Prince said the company is growing quickly. Within the next five years, the company hopes to have 200 locations nationwide. Prince said ultimate plans are to go international as well. “We open where we are needed,” Prince said, “and every market needs us right now.” For information on Children’s Learning Adventure, visit them online at www. childrenslearningadventure. com.

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Edgewater Fullscope wins ERP IMPACT Award The ceremony was attended by, from left, Assistant City Manager Stacey Inglis, City Architect Robert Buscemi, Community Development Director Kathleen Field, Centric Development President David Vickers, Mayor Joe Lockwood, Brickmont Assisted Living President Cheryl Kochensparger, Councilmen Burt Hewitt, Centric Development Project Manager Mark Wilde and Centric Development Project Superintendant Bob Hammarlund.

Brickmont Senior Living groundbreaking ceremony July 8 MILTON, Georgia – Brickmont Senior Living held a groundbreaking July 8 for a new facility at the corner of Ga. 9 and Webb Road in Milton. It is projected to open in March 2016. Brickmont is a technology-based senior housing environment which offers the full complement of se-

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Edgewater Fullscope, a wholly owned subsidiary of Edgewater Technology Inc. and leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions to manufacturers, has won the 2015 Microsoft Canada Innovation in Dynamics ERP IMPACT Award. This award recognizes partners who define innovation in technology and have been trailblazers in the mobilefirst, cloud-first world. "It is an exciting time to be a technology partner in Canada and we congratulate all the IMPACT Award winners who have transformed their business and made a strong impact in this mobile-first, cloud-first world," said Jason Brommet, director of partner business and development, Microsoft Canada. "Microsoft continues to work with partners to build best-in-class platforms to help businesses be more productive and ultimately achieve more." This year, the IMPACT Awards recognized partners that have leveraged Microsoft cloud offerings and have been committed to the pursuit of quality,

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Amtrak to open new IT office in Sandy Springs SANDY SRPINGS, Ga.—On June 9, chief information officer of Amtrak, Jason Molfetas and chief business strategy officer Dave Hudson presented an overview of Amtrak’s new Information Technology Service Delivery Center to the Sandy Springs-Perimeter Chamber of Commerce. Hudson told the group Amtrak believes the new office’s Sandy Springs location is ideal for attracting technology workers, especially millennials, who desire transportation options and nearby live-workplay centers. According to Hudson, Amtrak leadership is impressed with the city’s local business climate, cost of labor and quality of life. The city’s central location also will help Amtrak draw talent from across the northern arc of Atlanta, as well as from its central business district. The center is estimated to generate as many as 200 jobs in the area over the next two to five years.

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Flyy Kuts now open Business: Flyy Kuts Opened: May 2015 Owners: CEO Kevin Hill (Creator of Urban Edge Barbershop); President Bryan Lynch (Known by stage name, “Cheech” on the North Atlanta music scene) What: Flyy Kuts Barbershop is a communitybased, African American-owned business specializing in haircuts of all types. Scissor cuts

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ers at The Collection would like to live there as well. They also want empty nesters and young professionals to live there, similar to Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., in Alpharetta, which Underwood said, noting many people have noticed its success. The average age of a person living in the Avalon apartments is 54, Underwood said. Along with The Collection workers, Underwood said this would give those working at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta next door an easy place to live where they would be able to walk to work. Being next to CHOA will also protect tenants and bring better tenants in, Underwood said. Tom Brown, director of Planning and Community Development for the county, said they want to create a signature event with The Col-

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lection, and that the health, fitness and green aspects of the development were in their thought process. Underwood said they wanted to create an overlay district that identifies this as a special area with high standards. “This portion of the project is not in the Peachtree Parkway overlay,” Underwood said. “It can really be developed with anything. By developing an overlay, you’ll be creating cultural standards. An overlay is important so it doesn’t open flood gates. If you create a specific zoning overlay, you don’t have folks two miles down the road saying they want to do the same thing. This will help bring The Collection up to where it’s completing the experience.” Before approving a new overlay, the BOC and Underwood agreed Underwood’s staff would come up with sections to add to the county’s overlay policy and Brown’s office would take it from there.

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

A family-friendly, “block-party” event including a rockclimbing wall, games, giveaways, prizes, and food and drinks. Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.

EVENTS: SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET GRAND OPENING What: Grand opening of Sprouts Farmers Market Roswell, a grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods. When: Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. Where: 10800 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info: www. visitroswellga.com

SUNSET SIPS – BUTTERFLY NIGHTS

What: Stroll the Chattahoochee Nature Center after hours. Stop by the green roof to grab a beverage (beer and wine available for purchase), hear live acoustic music from local musicians, and enjoy CNC’s 127 acres at sunset. When: Aug. 13 and Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: www. chattnaturecenter.org

THE ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S GENEALOGY CLASS What: “Tracing Your Ancestors,” an informative genealogy workshop led by Sue Verhoef, senior archivist and genealogist at the Atlanta History Center. When: Tuesdays Aug. 11Sept. 15, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: The Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Cost: $100 for members, $150 for non-members More info: Call 770-9921665 or email eventsRoswell HistoricalSociety@gmail.com.

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Local farmers and vendors with organic and/ or sustainable foods and

SEDGWICK GALLERY

The COLORS of Michael Mirabella. Mirabella focuses on the beautiful span of colors found in the natural world in his new collection. Aug. 8 from 8 to 11 p.m. Sedgwick Gallery, 61 Roswell St., Alpharetta. Visits sedgwickgallery. com for more info.

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ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET

What: Relive the memories that John Denver’s songs evoke in the beautiful outdoor surroundings of the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Ben Brady Pavilion. When: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays till Aug. 8 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Lawn seating $15; Table seating $30 More info: www.get.org

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods. When: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta Cost: Free Info: www.alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Enjoy a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early! When: Every Thursday through October, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta More info: www. awesomealpharetta.com

FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING What: Learn all about fall gardening with UGA Extension Agent Louise Estabrook, who will share the basics of beginning a fall vegetable garden. When: Aug. 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library Meeting Room, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming Cost: Free, preregistration required by contacting

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“Big Hero 6,” included in the summer outdoor series of familyfriendly movies. Aug. 8. Movie starts at dusk. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Visit johnscreekga.gov for more info.

produce. When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., until Oct. 31 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: www. johnscreekga.gov

What: A producer-only market that draws from the best vendors within a 100mile radius. When: Aug. 8 Where: 38 Hill St., Roswell.

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “ALMOST HEAVEN, JOHN DENVER’S AMERICA”

THE CHATTAHOOCHEE: RE-IMAGINE OUR RIVER

What: A 22-minute film that lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the Chattahoochee River and its surrounding watershed. When: Saturdays and Sundays until Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: www. chattnaturecenter.org

‘THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE IN THE SCHOOL’

What: A national story-time event. When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked gingerbread man is left behind. But he’s a smart cookie. Recommended for ages 5 to 8. When: Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, 7660 Northpoint Parkway Alpharetta Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble. com

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS What: On the first Friday

Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of Georgia’s resident animals as they’re being fed. Tuesdays and Saturdays thru Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Visit chattnaturecenter.org for more info.

evening of every month, the eight galleries of the Roswell Art District open their doors for the area’s First Friday Art Walk, a self-guided, walkable tour. When: Fridays through Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Historic Area, Roswell More info: www. roswellartdistrict.com

MJCCA ARTS & CULTURE PRESENTS MARRY POPPINS

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Where: Registrations will be taken at Central Park, Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $70 per child for county residents and $84 per child for non-county residents. More info: Call 770-7812215 or visit www.forsythco. com/parks.

What: The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s MJCCA Arts & Culture is pleased to present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS When: Aug. 6 – 16 Where: MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody Cost: $15 – $28 More info: Visit www. atlantajcc.org/boxoffice or call 678-812-4002

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What: 40th Anniversary Celebration. This event will include interactive art, spin art, live music, a food truck, King of Pops, Moondog Growlers and more. When: Aug. 8, 1-4 p.m. Where: 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30338 More info: spruillarts.org

PARKS & REC: MILTON FALL PARKS & RECREATION REGISTRATIONS

What: Milton Steeler cheerleading, flag and tackle football registration When: Deadline Aug. 15 Where: Milton High School and Bell Memorial Park More info: www.timlester. org/

FORSYTH COUNTY FALL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

What: Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invites baseball and softball players to play ball this fall.

What: 2015 Fall Rec Girls Lacrosse grades kindergarteneighth When: Aug. 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Northwestern Middle School, 12805 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta More info: tim.eaglestix@ gmail.com

SCHOOLS: What: School supply drive to raise money for the United Methodist Children’s Home of North Georgia. Bounce house, cookie decorating and more will also be at the event. When: Aug. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. Where: LifeTime Fitness, Johns Creek (meet in the gym) Cost: Free with donation of a school supply item More info: Contact Sara Bryan at 404-232-0742 or Teressa Stann at 570-8402680

CHATTAHOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION DAY

What: CHS students are encouraged to come to Information Day to receive their schedules, register for parking or get bus information and to join a variety of associations. When: Aug. 5, freshmen at 8:30 a.m., sophomores at 9:30 a.m., juniors and seniors at 10:30 a.m. Where: Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road

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Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1572 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin the week of September 1st. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items:

Black Wallet and contents Black Mongoose bicycle Reading glasses Apple I-phone 6 Red ridge glasses Brighton Wallet Small Black Nylon Bag Apple Ipad Ray Ban sunglasses Adidas bag containing miscellaneous items

ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Brent Burdette with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6067 or bburdette@alpharetta.ga.us.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CITY CENTER BANDSTAND DESIGN-BUILD RFQ # 16-1004 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting Statements of Qualifications for the City Center Bandstand DesignBuild project from qualified offerors to provide design and construction services to the City. The RFQ will be available online Thursday, August 6, 2015, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Login is required to review documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM, 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 STORMWATER ORDINANCE REVISION RFQ # 16-1003 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.

ATLANTA – LifeLine Animal Project presents the Fulton County Pet of the Week, Dora. This medium sized female has an adorable face (hence the name), the cutest ears and is an expert ball player. Dora also excels at entertaining the staff by getting low to the ground and then sprinting round and round the play yard. She gets along great with other dogs, has lots of canine friends at the shelter and would be a great playmate for your dog. She also enjoys giving and receiving love and is good with children. If you adopt Dora during LifeLine’s August “Tail End of Summer” promotion, you will pay an adoption fee of only $10, including her spay, vaccines and microchip. Email adoptions@fultonanimalservices.com or call 404613-0357. To view dogs or cats available for adoption, visit the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, 30318 or go to www.fultonanimalservices.com/adopt.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on July 29, 2015 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine and Distilled Spirits. BUSINESS NAME Arepita Café, Inc Dba Arepita Cafe 11105 StateBridge Rd, Suite 160 Johns Creek, GA 30022 OWNER/OFFICERS Arepita Café, Inc Dba Arepita Cafe 11105 StateBridge Rd, Suite 160 Johns Creek, GA 30022 Owner, Gabriel E. Perez-Blanco & Magla M. Johnson

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Author: Continued from Page 1 line between women’s fiction and romance. A lot of people want to jump on the women’s fiction wagon because they don’t want to be associated with ‘50 Shades of Gray’ and the bodice rippers,” Solheim said. She still categorizes her books as in the broad category of romance. “But there is more to my books than a Harlequin you would pick up at the grocery store. I have characters with big families and the reallife issues and problems associated with them,” she said. And there are subplots within the story, as well. One teenage character had to deal with bullying, for instance. Another book had a parallel plot of an older woman entering a relationship. “So it is not just the one character and the man she loves. There is more than just the romance going on. But I still call myself a romance author because technically they all do end happily, or happy for now.” A lot of women’s authors shy away from that label although it is what they do, she said. “That’s their call, and that’s fine. The romance industry is a billion-dollar industry, and I’m not ashamed to be part of it.” Solheim doesn’t mind mixing her genres a little, injecting touches of the thriller into a

couple of her books. But, for the most part, she dances with the partner who brought her to the prom. A journalist by trade, she has always written. Even in middle school and high school she wrote for the local newspaper in Virginia. As an adult she worked for NBC Sports’ Olympics coverage. “But there was better money in government. So I wrote reports and testimony for the former General Accounting Office [now the Government Accountability Office] for 17 years,” she said. “I was always the one trying to glam up the reports with a particular word to see if it would make it through the chain of command and be the soundbite on CNN.” When her husband sold his company and they moved to Atlanta, Solheim became a stay-at-home mom and read for pleasure. “One day we were at the beach – pre-Kindle – and there were no books at the bookstore or anything interesting at the library, so I decided to just write one.”

Schools: Continued from Page 1 principals for the 2015-16 school year include Barnwell, Cogburn Woods, Lake Windward, Roswell North and State Bridge Crossing elementary schools; Autrey Mill and Elkins Point middle schools; and Johns Creek and Chattahoochee high schools. As of the end of July, principal vacancies remained at four of the five elementary schools. Permanent principals were appointed at the middle schools and Johns Creek High School, and an interim principal is in place at Chattahoochee. Fulton school leaders say their goal of elevating personnel from within is the main reason change at one school can create openings in other schools. “One of the reasons there are so many leadership transitions in the principal ranks is because we seek to promote, whenever possible, from the pool of current leaders in that cluster,” said Ken Zeff, interim superintendent for Fulton Schools. “We believe principals have built key relationships and have developed a deep appreciation for specific community values.” Zeff acknowledges the promotions “often create a cascade of other openings in a cluster,” as evidenced by the multitude of changes in the Northeast Learning Community.

‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ Solheim’s foray Into corporate football’s inner sanctum Tracy Solheim’s newest book features dot-com millionaire Jay McManus, a pro football team owner who is being stalked by an anonymous blogger out to destroy his reputation, and the team’s own cheerleaders who are suing him. He is forced to rely on ex-lover and whiz-bang attorney Bridgett Janik to work her legal magic. If that is not complicated enough, her brother wants to play for the team. She dislikes defending the man who broke her heart, but latent embers begin to stir on both sides. To find out more about where the plot leads and meet Solheim, follow her to the Decatur Book Festival. She will appear Saturday, Sept. 5, onstage from 1:45 p.m. to 2:30.

She found she liked it, and then poked around the Internet and found a writing organization for romance. “I wound up sitting in a few meetings and I ended up selling that first book,” she said. “Pretty quickly I got a threebook deal.” That was in May of 2013. Her newest book is her seventh, “Sleeping with the Enemy.” No. 8 is due next March. Later this month she’s

Resigning as principals at the end of the last school year were principals Norman Sauce (Barnwell ES), Bruce Fraser (Cogburn Woods ES), Tara McGee (Lake Windward ES), Gail Johnson (Johns Creek HS) and Melinda Springman (Elkins Point MS). McGee and Johnson will assume other positions within Fulton Schools.

New Principals James Zoll Johns Creek High School The Fulton County Board of Education approved the hiring of James “Jimmy” Zoll at Johns Creek High following the resignation of first-year principal Gail Johnson. Zoll will be a familiar face for many Johns Creek students and families, after having spent the past 15 years in area schools. He was the former principal of State Bridge Crossing and Wilson Creek elementary schools, and most recently the principal at Autrey Mill Middle School, all within Johns Creek. Since coming to Fulton Schools in 1984 after graduating from the University of Georgia, Zoll spent a decade as a teacher before entering administration in 1996 as the assistant principal at College Park Elementary. In 2000 he became the principal at State Bridge Crossing Elementary, followed by five years as principal at Wilson Creek Elementary. In 2011 he was named the principal at Autrey Mill Middle.

off to New York to negotiate her ninth and 10th novels. “I write commercial fiction so they want a book about every six months. Fortunately I have one kid who has graduated college and one who will be a senior in high school this year. So I don’t have to spend so much time on the mommy track anymore,” Solheim said. “This is actually more of a full-time job than any of us thought it would be.” So where does the muse strike her? Where does the next character come from? Sometimes they come up through the ranks. They’re a secondary character in one book, and the editors ask for

His wife, Laura, is the principal at Dolvin Elementary. Timothy Corrigan Chattahoochee High School After spending more than a decade at Chattahoochee High, including eight years as the assistant principal, Timothy Corrigan was named the interim principal. He replaces former principal Tim Duncan, who was promoted to Director of Accountability for Fulton Schools in June. A graduate of the University of Illinois (Chicago) and UGA, Corrigan began his education career with Fulton Schools in 1993 as a health and physical education teacher at Taylor Road Middle School. After stints as an assistant principal for two schools in Forsyth County, Corrigan came back to Fulton Schools in 2004 and has been at Chattahoochee since that time. James “Trey” Martin Autrey Mill Middle School Trey Martin will be another familiar face for the Johns Creek community, having spent the past 11 years as principal at State Bridge Crossing Elementary. He fills the vacancy created by the promotion of former principal Jimmy Zoll to principal at Johns Creek High. Martin has been with Fulton Schools since 1996, where he spent five years as an elementary teacher at Sweet Apple and Crabapple Crossing. In 2001, he was named the assistant

more of that one in the next book. Sometimes readers write to ask for more of a character from another book. “Readers become attached to a character and want to see more of her.” That was the case with this recent book, “Sleeping with the Enemy.” The lead character in this book first appeared two books ago. But that is not unusual in the romance genre for readers to have a lot of input, she said. “Romance is one of those genres where the readers have a lot of interaction with the author. [The publishers] host 30 to 40 events a year to go and meet the readers. Facebook is incredible. I have 4,000 people who send me requests for this character or that one,” Solheim said. When asked about the hardest part of writing, her answer was short and sweet. “Putting your butt in the chair,” she said. “But I do love writing. I am lucky to have a publisher and a family that supports what I do. “I never thought I would get a book deal. It is tough, but I still have the voices inside me. It’s when I get my galleys back that I read it and say, ‘Oh, I really wrote that?’ So it’s still fun. I think will do this for a while longer.” Her husband says, once the last child is out of the house, they can travel and go to the cities she writes about. “That would be fun. Then we could write it off.”

principal at Crabapple Crossing, leaving when he was named principal at State Bridge Crossing in 2004. Martin holds degrees from Southern Methodist University (Texas), Mercer University, UGA and Lincoln Memorial University (Tennessee). Kindra Smith Elkins Point Middle School Selected as the “Principal of the Year” for Fulton County in 2014, Kindra Smith has quickly ascended through the administrative ranks of the school system, moving from teacher to assistant principal to principal over a short period of time. She replaces former Elkins principal Melinda Springman, who resigned at the end of the last school year. She began her teaching career with Fulton in 1995 at Crabapple Crossing Elementary after graduating from the University of North Alabama. In 2002 she moved next door to Northwestern Middle School as the assistant principal, before being tapped as the principal at Roswell North Elementary three years later. At Roswell North, Smith led the effort to acquire over $300,000 in seed funding to support a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) initiative at the school as part of the charter system roll out. She also holds advanced degrees from Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University and West Georgia University.

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Defense: Continued from Page 9 Atlanta Athletic Club, St. Ives Country Club and the rest of

those irrigation customers, that potable water costs six times that of gray water. What might those Fulton ratepayers think of paying $6 per thousand gallons for their potable water while these golf

DEATH NOTICES Claire Bennett, of Roswell, passed away July 28, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Edith Brogdon, of Roswell, passed away July 24, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Thaddeus Budz, of Alpharetta, passed away July 28, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Leslie Campbell, of Alpharetta, passed away July 26, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Tad Cook, of Alpharetta, passed away July 24, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Evelyn Cordeiro, of Roswell, passed away July 22, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dorothy Jane DeBlasi, 72, of Cumming, passed away July 25, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Mary Green, of Alpharetta, passed away July 22, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Helen Marjorie Buchanan Howell, 86, of Cumming, passed away July 27, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Porter Russell Long, 89, of Cumming, passed away July 25. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Caryl White Maisel, 69, of Dawsonville, passed away July 28, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Carl Leon Monroe, 78, of Forsyth County, passed away July 22, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Willie P. Moore, of Roswell, passed away July 22, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Marian Morgan, of Alpharetta, passed away July 22, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Submit your news & photos to news@appenmediagroup.com | Recycled paper courses and churches irrigate with that same potable water at the special rate of less than $1 per thousand gallons? Fulton can’t recover its costs to first treat water and resend it to irrigate. Now comes the biggest folly all. In using potable water (to avoid being sued) for irrigation, Fulton County has come into noncompliance with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s state water plan. It ignores the rate structure guidelines that call for irrigation customers to pay more for potable water, not less. This has had the effect of bringing Fulton County into noncompliance with state policy on water conservation. This has far-reaching consequences. It goes far beyond Fulton County simply doing its fair share for the environment. It has put any further sewer expansion on hold until the county comes back into the fold. For instance, the Little River Water Reclamation Facility in North Fulton is already under a sewer moratorium. It serves northwestern Fulton County, including the Arnold Mill Road (Ga. 140) area. It could eventually serve Ga. 140 as a commercial zone for Milton that would take some of the tax burden off its homeowners. But future sewer is stymied there. The state has said it will not allow a Little River expansion until Fulton comes into compliance again. However, the Little River plant is quite small, treating about 1 million gallons per

It goes far beyond Fulton County simply doing its fair share for the environment. It has put any further sewer expansion on hold until the county comes back into the fold. day. But there are bigger fish in that lake. The Big Creek Wastewater Treatment Water Reclamation Facility was planned for an expansion by an additional 14 million gallons to meet future growth. Guess when that was scheduled to happen? In 2015. Worse, work has not even begun to prepare it for an expansion of any kind. And records show there are already times in the rainy months where it is treating over 90 percent of its permitted capacity. Pitts asserts that any expansion is not needed, that North Fulton was “built out.” But I ask Pitts what about: The mixed-use development Avalon which is zoned an additional 150,000 square feet of Class A office space. It is also seeking additional residential, Or Johns Creek, which it is planning The District, a huge mixed-use reworking of its city center, Or Roswell, where plans for a 500,000-square-foot mixed-

Thomas R. Navarro, 89, of Cumming, passed away July 24, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Robert A. Nelson, 88, of Cumming, passed away July 28, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Ricardo Hernandez Ovalle, of Alpharetta, passed away July 24, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Arthur Schwartz, of Roswell, passed away July 26, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lamar White, 75, of Alpharetta, passed away July 27, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

use development are in the pipeline, Or Alpharetta which has approved 500 rooms of new hotel development. Oh, and should Atlanta one day wish to expand sewer capacity or South Fulton experience growth requiring new sewer, they, too, are going to wonder why it was such a good idea to terminate this contract which has caused and will continue to cause Fulton County such grief. It is myopic for the largest county in Georgia to allow itself to remain out of EPD compliance. The county has handcuffed itself, but this new Fulton County Commission is now trying to figure a way out. Cauley Creek may well be the cheapest, quickest solution to that. If there is another, better solution, so much the better. But Pitts evidently wants Fulton County residents to bury their heads in the sand along with his. No, thank you.

In Memoriam

Joel William Rae Our hearts ache, even while we take solace that our son, brother and friend enters heaven to be with the Lord. Joel William Rae, age 26, of Johns Creek/Marietta, passed away on July 30, 2015 with family and friends by his side. Perhaps Joel felt an affinity to dogs because their idea of love – unconditional, forgiving, and whole-hearted - mimics the way Joel loved his family and friends. Or maybe it was how they are playful and active, because Joel loved competition and sports. Or maybe it was because they can be goofy and not care that anyone knows it, because Joel definitely could do that. Whatever the reason, Joel’s life embodied that of the playful puppy. Joel pursued life’s happiness in the big things, like the love of those around him. But he also pursued it in the small things, like watching Three Stooges movies, cheering for Notre Dame or trying to make babies laugh

and smile. His outbursts of laughter, even at his own jokes or silly antics, lifted your spirits and made it impossible not to smile. Joel was born on August 26, 1988 in Chamblee, Georgia. He is survived by his loving family: parents Joel & Brenda Rae and Sharon & David Shepherd, his sisters Lauren (Rae) Light, Callie Shepherd, Melanie Fox and Melissa Fox, his brothers Thomas Shepherd and Chris Fox and his two beloved labradoodles Maggie May and Ginger. We will celebrate Joel’s life at a memorial service held at 10:30 on Tuesday, August 4th at the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church (69 N Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009). Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please feel encouraged to honor Joel’s love of both animals and the helpless and donate to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue (PO Box 821, Alpharetta, GA 30009).

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Plan: Continued from Page 1 treatment facilities is already at capacity and EPD will not allow any more expansion until Fulton mends its fences. While the problem is not serious yet, left untended it will become serious at some point in the future. The county put itself in the position of being “out of compliance” with the EPD water regulations two years ago when it began using potable water to satisfy irrigation contracts. Fulton County got into that dilemma when the county severed its contract with privately owned Cauley Creek Water Reclamation Facility back in 2013. At the time, commissioners said it would save ratepayers money. The EPD at that time put Fulton County on notice it was out of compliance when the county asked to increase the capacity at its Little River Water Reclamation Facility in western North Fulton. It is a small plant at a capacity of 1.0 million gallons a day, but it is at that capacity now. The makeup of the Board of Commissioners has changed significantly with three new

members aboard, so they are seeing the issue for the first time. Cauley Creek owner Ron Green has come forward with an offer to sell his facility “at a bargain price” which Green says would be the quickest and most cost-effective way to resolve the issue. (See March 4 issue of the Johns Creek Herald). However, new District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis of Roswell said this Board of Commissioners is not looking for any quick fixes. “We are looking at the totality of the issue, not just Cauley Creek,” Ellis said. “We are looking for a plan to provide services not just for today but in the future.” Ellis did say the Cauley Creek offer is under consideration, but no decisions have been made. District 1 Commissioner Liz Hausmann was a sitting commissioner when the county cut loose Cauley Creek. She opposed the measure then as ill-advised, but she too said the county wants to find a long-term solution for future development. “We are under a sewer moratorium now [at Little River]. I want to ensure the county has adequate water and sewer ser-

vice. It’s my job to monitor that so that we don’t get back into a situation like the 1990s,” Hausmann said. In 1999, the county was forced to stop all new development because of clean water issues. “I don’t want that on my watch. For our economic health and to promote growth we need a plan. And being out of EPD compliance is not an option,” she said. Asked if Cauley Creek was a part of that solution, Hausmann would not say. “This is not about Cauley Creek, but what is best for Fulton County today and in the future,” she said. Cauley Creek came about from an idea by the late Fulton Commissioner Robert “Bob” Fulton. The decade of the 1990s saw a tremendous spurt of growth when millions of square feet of Class A office space were built along with thousands of new high-end homes and new schools. Although the development community pleaded for Fulton to add more sewer capacity, the county was slow to react to that growth. In 2001 the EPD placed a sewer moratorium on further development until the county improved its water quality.

We are looking at the totality of the issue, not just Cauley Creek. We are looking for a plan to provide services not just for today but in the future.” BOB ELLIS District 2 Commissioner

Commissioner Fulton proposed a small plant that could act as a stop-gap measure to bridge to a more complete overhaul. Cauley Creek was the answer. Green was recruited to build a 5 mgd privately funded plant. It used state-of-the-art filtration that actually returned cleaner water to the Chattahoochee River than the water that was extracted. When the 15 mgd Johns Creek Environmental Campus opened in 2010, the county decided Cauley Creek was redundant. At the time, county officials said North Fulton was nearly built out and Cauley Creek services were no longer needed. What Fulton decided to

ignore was while the county had sewer capacity, it also had contracts for reuse water it honored through Cauley Creek’s reuse water system by piping “gray water” to large water users such as golf courses, corporate campuses and large church campuses. Cauley Creek’s reuse water capacity had been one of the bright selling points that brought Fulton development back on line at the time. In 2015, the county thought it could ignore EPD. With Cauley Creek shut down, these irrigation contracts had to be honored with the county’s potable water, and that has ruled out any further expansions until EPD is satisfied again.

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Furniture Adjustable twin beds, two, original $3560, $195 each; king headboard $30. 404-435-7746 DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $950. 770-781-0961

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 Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921 ROLLTOP COMPUTER DESK: (Oak). Excellent condition! 53”Lx33”Wx54”H, $300. 770-633-0107 ARMOIRE: Whitewash finish; good condition $150. 770-619-3179

Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450

Household 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

TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078

CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 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 STEELE COOLING VEST for M.S. patients, gel inserts $75. 404345-2372

Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-166

Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033 TREADMILL: Proform 830QT, $180. 7 70-634-1033 Excellent condition! Accessories. $400 negotiable. 770-757-7876

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

Inflatable Boat: 10’, rigid bottom with 3-1/2 horsepower Nissan motor $999. 770-441-2284 Entertainment Cabinet, cherry, handmade, 93”Tx37”w. $250. 770-205-7828

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

Transportation Cars

Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665

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

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 EVERETT UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. Pat. 1894, Mahogany finish. $500. 770-781-5968

for Rent

Johns Creek 2BR/2BA. 2 car garage, and screened in porch in the Orchards. $1495.00 a month. 678-361-0199

Home for Sale

5245 Old Haven Court, Hampton Golf Community. $20,000 INSTANT EQUITY (PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL) just reduced, can close immediately. 4BR/2.5BA with basement. Immaculate. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-3417400 office, 404-6602919 cell, www. AgentScally. com $310,000

Real Estate Wanted

Cycle $160.

Musical Instruments

PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

Condo

Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-6341033

Medical Equipment Ocean Kayak Caper: TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372

Real Estate

I need to buy several homes in the next 30 days. Any size, area, condition, foreclosure, terms. Guaranteed Offer. 919-602-5208 Crabapple/Milton area Would like to rent garage/terrace apartment, Responsible, respectful tenant. Please call 770-367-6974

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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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

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