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Memorial service unites, educates community The inaugural Teacup Memorial Service was held Aug. 31 on national Overdose Awareness day in memory of local families who’ve lost loved ones to an overdose. Jennifer Bryant Hodge, center, along with her daughters, Lauren Hodge and Ashleigh LaBossiere, led the candlelight memorial service. Read more, Page 7.

Locals help with Harvey relief

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FoCo Expo unites community, businesses

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Chief Deputy Grady Sanford elected as FBI representative FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Chief Deputy Grady Sanford of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office was elected Aug. 2 to the executive board of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates as the Section III Representative at the 2017 national conference held in Washington, D.C. Sanford graduated from the 242 Session of the FBI National Academy during the summer of 2010 and has served on the executive board of the Georgia chapter of the FBI academy for nearly six years, recently serving as the chapter’s president. In his new position he represents the 13 chapters in Section III, which includes chapters in many southern states, Maryland/Delaware and Puerto Rico. For the first four years of his term, he will he will serve as the Section III Representative and progress through the upper leadership chairs to national president of the international organization in 2024.

Chief Deputy Grady Sanford was elected to the Executive Board of Federal Bureau of Investigation National Associates as the Section III Representative.

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Pullman Lane, Greensboro, Ga., was arrested Aug. 15 on Mason Street for possession of marijuana. ►► Robert David West, 38, of Highway 53 E, Jasper, was arrested Aug. 15 on Ga. 400 for possession of drug-related item or narcotic, possession of methamphetamine, failure to maintain lane, improper/erratic lane change and wanted person located. ►► Robert William Doolin, 53, of Dorsey Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Aug. 17 on Keith Bridge Road for possession of methamphetamine and illegal left turn. ►► Steven Troy Mace, 43, of Dorsey Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Aug. 17 on Keith Bridge Road for possession of methamphetamine and drug-related objects. ►► Tonya Lucille Harris, 30, of Joe Parker Road, Gainesville, was arrested Aug. 17 on Bannister Road for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of drug-related item or narcotic and giving false name, address or birthdate.

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Lane Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 18 on Tri County Plaza for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug-related objects, pills to be kept in original container and failure to maintain lane.

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Meadow Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 15 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI and following too closely. ►► Matthew Ruben Boling, 26, of Heardsville Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 20 on Bethelview Road for DUI. ►► Gene Joseph Chauvin, Jr., 42, of Lovell Road, Rome, Ga., was arrested Aug. 18 on Royal Street Georges Lane for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Dennis Andrew Bailey, 44, of Idlewood Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 19 on Post Road for DUI and failure to obey signs or control devices. ►► Rivera Mata Salvador, 24, of Greystone Summit Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 18 on Atlanta Highway for DUI, driving while license suspended or revoked and failure to maintain lane. ►► Deborah Lynn Williams, 53, of Morning Pine Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 17 on Mullinax Road for DUI and failure to obey signs or control devices.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After two cars collided Aug. 18 on Peachtree Parkway and Ronald Reagan Blvd., the driver of one of the cars got out and stomped on the roof of the other car. The 43-year-old driver of a Lexus said she was traveling northbound on Peachtree Parkway through the intersection of Ronald Reagan Blvd. when the driver of a Mitsubishi entered her lane causing her to strike the left side of the car. Once the cars came to a stop, she said she sat in the car momentarily trying to gather herself when she heard and felt the car beginning to shake. She and witnesses said they saw the 24-year-old driver of the Mitsubishi exit his car and run over to the other car, climb on top and start stomping on the roof. The Mitsubishi driver said he had a green turn arrow to turn left from Ronald Reagan Blvd. to Peachtree Parkway southbound. While turning, he said he saw the Lexus out of his peripheral vision approaching from the left side, and both drivers attempted to avoid a collision but were unsuccessful. After, he said he exited his car and was shaken. He walked to the other car, climbed on top and began “tapping” his foot on the roof asking the driver to stop. He was placed under arrest for criminal damage to property in the second degree. Firearms, military paperwork, a marijuana pipe and marijuana were also found in the car.

Fake $100 bill turns up at local restaurant FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A $100 bill, printed with “for motion picture use only,” was cashed Aug. 20 at a local restaurant. The 21-year-old waitress said her friend contacted her asking if she could get change for a $100 bill and bring it to the parking lot of the restaurant. She did the exchange and said she didn’t know the bill was fake. She said she barely knows the friend. No cameras were in the area of the exchange, but she said the exchange occurred in a black SUV. She had the phone number of her friend, but her phone was dead.

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What is Keratoconus? By Priyal Gadani, O.D.

Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the normally dome-shaped cornea progressively thins resulting in a cone-like bulging that in turn causes significant visual impairment in some patients. In more severe cases, everyday activities such as driving or reading can be challenging due to poor vision.

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Keratoconus is usually first diagnosed in a patient’s teenage years, but can sometimes go undiagnosed until a decade or two later. Researchers estimate that keratoconus affects 1 in 2,000 people, and affects men and women equally with no differences between races or ethnicities. The exact cause of keratoconus is unknown, but some patients have a genetic predisposition to developing it. It is also associated with allergies and other environmental factors, as researchers believe that rubbing the eye can cause the cornea to change shape and weaken, resulting in irregular astigmatism and vision distortion. The cornea is often called the window of the eye, and helps to refract or bend light coming into the eye. Therefore, abnormalities in the shape of the cornea significantly affect how a patient sees. In the early stages of keratoconus, a patient may observe slight blurring and distortion of their vision. As the disease progresses, a patient may need to have their glasses or contact lens prescription changed frequently to manage their fluctuating vision and change in corneal shape. Keratoconus may progress for the next 10-20 years and then slow or stabilize. In most cases, the disease affects both eyes. Each eye may progress differently, meaning one eye may have a more severe case than the other. The timing of onset between eyes may also vary. Although total blindness is not generally the case for patients with keratoconus, in severe cases, functional vision can be so significantly impaired, that simple everyday activities can be extremely difficult. Check back with us next week where we will discuss treatment plans for various stages of the condition.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Only one person qualified for the open District 2 Forsyth County Board of Commissioners seat which will be filled later this year. Dennis Brown, a retired U.S. Army colonel and veteran of the Afghanistan war, was the sole entrant when qualifying ended Sept. 1. Voter Registrations and Elections Supervisor Barb Luth said her department will wait a week to see if a write-in candidate qualifies. If not, the special election will not be held. If another candidate emerges, the special election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7 for the unexpired term left vacant by Rick Swope who resigned Aug. 15. The term runs through December

31, 2020 and the seat covers most of the southern portion of the county. Only voters residing in District 2 will be eligible to vote in the special election. The voter registration deadline for BROWN the special election is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Advance voting will be offered from Monday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Nov. 3, with hours and locations to be set at a later date. During his military career, Brown received the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit for his service. “I’ve seen combat zones that had better planning than the current residential communities approved over the

last few years by the County Commission,” Brown said. “We need to protect what’s great about Forsyth. That means setting a mission and implementing a strategic plan to grow responsibly, shield schools from overcrowding and defend our conservative values.” Brown is a longtime conservative activist who has served on the board of Georgia’s Conservative Policy Leadership Institute, as a delegate to the Republican convention and as treasurer of the Forsyth County Republican Party. Currently, Brown teaches classes on terrorism and homeland security part-time at Kennesaw State University, while working to obtain his doctorate degree. Brown has lived in Forsyth County for almost two decades, with his wife Suzy and two children and three grandchildren.

Local groups organize help in wake of Hurricane Harvey By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

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ATLANTA — Local businesses, organizations and residents are gathering items, collecting money or heading down to Houston to help in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Employees at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, whose corporate office is in Houston, are collecting small items including diapers, canned food and toiletries. Harry Norman Realtors, 1664 Market Place Boulevard, in the Cumming area is working with PALS, a local nonprofit that works with animals and their owners. They’re collecting bottled water and pet food. Volunteers said they are hoping the people and animals make it through safely. They said they take particular interest in those with animals who are

• Visit northfulton.com/harveyhelp to find local places that are collecting donations. • Red Cross: Make a donation or become a volunteer at the American Red Cross, visit redcross.org/volunteer/ become-a-volunteer#step1. Or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the Red Cross. • The Greater Houston Community Foundation: Established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax-deductible flood relief donations for victims who have been affected by the recent floods. Visit https://ghcf. org/hurricane-relief/ to donate. • Houston Food Bank: They are asking for donations of money, food, water and supplies. Visit http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/. struggling to keep them while evacuating.

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Inaugural FoCo Expo unites businesses, community By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The community gathered for networking, food and fun Aug. 29 at the inaugural FoCo Expo where area business representatives talked to the public about services they offer. The event was held at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center and was hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Vice President of Community Development Tony Peters set up the inaugural event to encourage local patronage. “The intent of the event is to bring the community and business community together under one roof to enjoy food trucks, Cherry Street Brewing and activities,” Peters said. The chamber spent five months organizing the event after receiving positive feedback about its regular expo. “The biggest complaint was the vendors never felt like they had enough foot traffic,” Peters said. “The feedback and coronation went around, ‘how do you get people to come here?’” Adding food trucks, drinks and kids’ activities seemed like the perfect fit, Peters said, and he was hoping to attract a large crowd of 1,500 attendees. “We want to start laying the groundwork for the Forsyth County community to buy local,” Peters said. “We have 65 excellent local vendors here, and outside the food trucks, we want people

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to understand how much great local business is in their backyard.” Scott Rucker, owner of Rucker Pet, said they wanted to meet people and network at the event. “I wanted everyone to come by and visit,” Rucker said. “The community support has been great. It’s definitely been a great place to have a business. The Board of Commissioners does a great job at what they do, the tax rate is low and people are very supportive of local family-owned businesses.”

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Community remembers loved ones who died from overdose Officials, families stress need for education, awareness

The heroin epidemic has held a mirror up to the affluent society and shown this is a disease that does not discriminate.”

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After Jennifer Bryant Hodge ordered nearly 200 candles for a recent memorial event for overdose victims, she had to place a second order when more names were added to the list. “Our communities are falling apart from a disease that nobody talks about,” Hodge said. “We have to stop this. It’s in our school systems. There are 15-year-olds addicted to drugs. We all need to come together to make changes.” On the list was her son, Robbie, whose recent death spurred the idea for the event. It was also part of her Realty4Rehab program she created hoping to contribute part of her commissions from her job at Century 21 in Cumming to drug recovery efforts. She hosted the inaugural Teacup Memorial Service Aug. 31 on international Overdose Awareness Day at the Century 21 office for a large crowd of family and friends who have lost loved ones to overdoses. Her son was addicted to drugs since age 16 due to pain pills, she said. On the night she found her son dead, she was in Cobb County three hours earlier meeting with the coroner to identify her nephew who had just died from an overdose. “Drugs are everywhere,” Hodge said. “This is happening across America. These are families in our community sometimes losing two children. We have

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Mothers of children who have died due to an overdose light candles in their memory. serious issues.” Necessary changes need to be made, including stricter searches at schools, cracking down on drug deals at a seedy local motel, increasing awareness and reducing stigma. County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said there have been 16 confirmed overdoses in the county since January. “We’re supposed to be the land of the rich and plenty,” Mills said. “But there are a lot of hurting people in our community. There are a lot of internal things going on that people can’t see. We need to learn more about kindness, love, nurturing and helping people heal.” She recently went with Intervention-

ist Heather Hayes to Marietta to tour the Davis Direction Foundation which provides a place for people in recovery to gather. Mills said she’d like to see something similar in Forsyth County. “I’ve had so many people tell me once they get clean they don’t have anywhere to go,” Mills said. “There is so much temptation to go back.” Hayes said she’s been working in this field for more than 30 years and has never seen so many deaths from drug overdose. “People who have this illness are good people,” Hayes said. “They look like honor students, attorneys, mothers and grandfathers. It can happen to anybody. The heroin epidemic has held

a mirror up to the affluent society and shown this is a disease that does not discriminate.” The good news, she said is that these people can recover, including the more than 23 million Americans already in recovery. However, more people need to talk about their own recovery to end the stereotypes and stigmas, and to educate parents and family members. “Recovery is the hope,” Hayes said. “We need to respect people with substance abuse disorder. We’d never call people with leukemia a bad person or take their symptoms and make fun of them. If you have a hint your loved one has a substance abuse disorder, the time is now to take action.” With help, the people suffering can be healthy, productive members of society, she said. “I love living in Forsyth County, but we have to break that stigma,” Hayes said. “We have to share the hope and the fact they can get better. Together as a community, we can beat this.”

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Touch a truck, child safety seat event Sept. 9 at Fowler Park FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Families will want to mark their calendars now for a day of fun and safety on Sept. 9 when Forsyth County will host a touch a truck and child safety seat event. The free event will be held near the playground at Forsyth County’s Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, from 9 a.m. to noon. Offered by Safe Kids Forsyth and

the Forsyth County Fire Department, this event will provide an opportunity for parents and other caregivers to have their child safety seats inspected for proper installation while the kids check out a fire truck up close. For more information, call Forsyth County Parks and Recreation at 770886-4088 or the Forsyth County Fire Department at 770-205-5699.

Library presents virtual dementia tour FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Second Wind Dreams is presenting a virtual dementia tour at the Hampton Park Library on Sept. 14. Participation in the virtual dementia tour is free and patrons should register online for a 20-minute simulation session at goo. gl/ccFhLK. The virtual dementia tour was developed by Second Wind Dreams founder P.K. Beville, M.S., a specialist in geriatrics, using both established and firsthand research. The virtual dementia tour gives caregivers an opportunity to walk in someone else’s shoes – to feel what it’s like to lose your vision or depth perception, and how those factors combine with diminished motor skills to make even simple tasks more complicated, said Program Manager Laura Bradley.

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Volunteers and staff from Second Wind Dreams will lead participants through hands-on simulations that use glasses, gloves, headphones and slippers or special shoes, Bradley said. The program simulates the loss of vision acuity, color differentiation, depth perception, motor skills and hearing, as well as presenting new aches and pains with an overall sensation of discomfort. Patrons can register online or by contacting the library to participate in this free simulation. It takes about 20 minutes to complete a simulation and elder care experts from Second Wind Dreams will be available to answer questions about aging, geriatric health and dementia as participants finish the tour. For more information, or to register, visit forsythpl.org.

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Continued from Page 4 a donation drive to support the work of the Houston Food Bank as they help residents recover,” Jekyll Brewing said. “Jekyll Brewing loves Houston.” The brewery will be collecting donations at its taproom and will deliver goods by trailer to the Houston Food Bank by the end of September. The items most needed are: • Canned meat and fish • Canned green vegetables (green beans, spinach, collard greens) • Canned tomatoes, no salt added • Canned beans, no salt added

To keep up with the running list of local places helping, visit NorthFulton.com/helpharvey. Appen Media will be updating the list, so check back frequently. • Canned tuna, salmon, chicken and sardines • Canned fruits in water or juice • Whole grain pasta, quinoa, brown rice • Powdered milk • Cereal • Peanut butter and jelly • Cleaning supplies, such as bleach and paper towels

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Attentive Forsyth Central bookkeeper helps teachers stay focused By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com Behind the blackboard Welcome back to school, Forsyth County! This year, we will be featuring different occupations that help make schools run outside of the classroom. Forsyth Central High School Bookkeeper Susan Henderson keeps up with the financial affairs for the school, but her job goes much deeper than that. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On any given week during the school year, Forsyth Central High School Bookkeeper Susan Henderson is responsible for keeping up with money, sometimes up to thousands of dollars. Since 2011, Henderson has been helping the teachers in any way she can from taking care of supply orders, paying invoices, answering questions promptly, helping with paperwork and being accessible. “By doing these things, I feel like it will allow them to be able to focus on their primary goal, which is teaching,” Henderson said. “I think what I love most about my job is serving and supporting others. I would hope that in some small way, it all trickles down to the students and their families because they are why we are here and why I come in to work every day.” Henderson’s story at Forsyth Central began long before she started working there. Her parents attended, met and dated while going to the school, which was called Forsyth County High School then. She also went to the school and was part of the last class at Forsyth County High before it became Forsyth Central. Additionally, one of her sons graduated from there. “This is a really special school for me,” Henderson said. “It’s cool to have my youngest come back and graduate from here.” She went through the school’s vocational program learning typing, book keeping and record keeping. She went to Lanier Technical College after and went through the office and technology program. She worked at other places and stayed at home for a while with her sons before coming back to the school. “It’s neat to come full circle,” Henderson said. “The special thing with Forsyth Central is the history here that you feel. You don’t have that at the other schools. So I’m a little partial to Forsyth Central.” During the week, Henderson prepares the money boxes for sporting events, then collects it afterward and

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Forsyth Central High School Bookkeeper Susan Henderson spends most of her time paying invoices, taking care of supply orders and answering questions.

deposits it. She also keeps up with the school’s clubs when they need money or supplies. An auditor comes in and checks behind Henderson to make sure all the procedures are followed. “I order the supplies, pay the bills and contact a vendor for them,” Henderson said. “With the money, you always have to have checks and balances. They take up the money and put it on a form and I check and make sure what they’re saying is there and goes directly to the bank.” As a member of the support staff, Henderson said she enjoys working with the other members of the staff. “I love being able to help people and support the teachers,” she said. “I love this school and being part of it. It’s all about the kids. Even though I don’t teach them, they get to use the supplies I ordered and I feel like I helped them in some small way.” She also tries to spread her cheery attitude to everyone she sees. “Every day I try to leave a positive impact because I hate when I call someone and they make you feel bad for calling,” Henderson said. “I try to leave anyone who comes to my door better than when they entered. I love being able to serve, help and support people. It’s rewarding to me.”

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Rep. Collins talks healthcare, Lake Lanier, mental health By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, who represents parts of Forsyth County and Gainesville, stopped by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce International Engagement breakfast Aug. 30 to talk about local and national issues. “The international footprint here in Forsyth County is great,” Collins said. “It shows others they can come in and it’s diverse here. Georgia has a great climate for international business.” One of the most talked about issues across the nation is healthcare, Collins said. “My hope is healthcare isn’t dead,” Collins said. “The bottom line is what happened in the Senate a few weeks ago, when it didn’t vote on the last measure to send it to Congress, did not kill the bill. It just killed the process.” Most people thought the process had to start over, but Collins said it wasn’t moving forward at that point in time. “It didn’t fix the problem,” Collins said. “I defended it all summer at town halls and was not the most popular person in the room by any count. For people wanting to keep the current system, my question back was always, ‘what do you want to keep in healthcare that’s already there?’” There are four providers in the state of Georgia currently, but almost 90 percent of the state’s counties are represented by one provider, which often is not accepted by doctors, he said. “At the end of the day, you don’t have an insurance plan and you’re still having the same problems we’ve

developed over time,” Collins said. “It’s a system that’s going in on itself.” For the future, Collins said they’re still pushing for a system that will provide relief. On a more local level, Collins addressed issues with Lake Lanier. “What matters to me is the northeast Georgia area including Lake Lanier,” Collins said. “We made a commitment to engage the Army Corps of Engineers. Without any public input, they decided they’d ban irrigation. We went to them, confronted them and we won. The [Army Corps] general actually called me saying they were removing it.” Collins also said he’s heard plenty about the antiquated system the Corps uses for dock permitting. He said some people have been fired because of the procedure. “I’ve advocated for firings,” he said. “There needs to be more because it’s ridiculous what’s happening. We’re working with the homeowners and get people calling us all the time. We’re able to get this process going.” Mental health in the county was another issue brought up. Collins said a piece of legislation has passed on the Criminal Health and Mental Justice Act. “One of the issues is how do you know if you’re coming up on somebody who’s just belligerent toward the police and want to react, or are they dealing with a mental or substance abuse issue?” Collins said. “Our bill gives more money so we can begin the process of letting officials and officers be able to identify that.” He also said they are working on issues related to jails such as many

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Congressman Doug Collins talks to attendees about local and national issues. people being incarcerated without receiving proper care for their mental health issues. “We have to stop treating our jails like mental health facilities,” Collins said. “This has to stop. Because of some of the cutbacks on institutionalization and community based programs, we’ve had to think about how we’re putting folks in jail where they aren’t getting their medication.” Drug problems are often associated with the inner city, low-income areas or gangs, he said, but in Forsyth County

and surrounding communities, the people who are overdosing break those stereotypes. “I’ve toured almost every jail in my district,” Collins said. “Most people think of people in jail who did something wrong and that’s true. But when you have 35 to 45 percent of your local prison population with either an addiction or mental health condition, this is a money and moral issue. We’re spending too much money to keep them in jail and a moral issue because these folks need their medicine.”

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CALENDAR FIRST RESPONDERS BARBECUE

GRILLING AND GRIDIRON TAILGATE PARTY

Join the tailgate party on the first day of SEC conference, Sept. 9 from 3:30-8 p.m., and play as Southern football traditions combine in support of the Lionheart School. The fundraiser will take place in downtown Alpharetta and feature cooking competitions between many well-known restaurants, community groups and families. A giant LED screen will broadcast multiple SEC matchups. Tasting tickets are $20 per person, kids under 12 taste for free. For more information, visit thelionheartschool.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

9/11 CEREMONIES:

9/11 TRIBUTE

What: The City of Roswell and the Roswell Rotary Club will honor those lost and injured during the Sept. 11 attacks in tribute. Retired Brigadier General Lawrence Dudney, Jr who was working at the Pentagon when the aircraft struck will be the guest speaker. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. Where: Mike Gann 9/11 Memorial, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MILTON HIGH SCHOOL 9/11 MEMORIAL

What: Milton High School will come together with the community, fire and police officers to set up our annual memorial on the front lawn to honor the men and women who lost their lives. Bring flags. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 7:45 a.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Milton More info: breilly@gmail.com

SEPT. 11 COMMEMORATION

What: The free event will honor the service and sacrifices of first responders and will include a narration of the timeline of events from Sept. 11, 2001, from the perspective of first responders. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Enjoy a complementary home cooked barbeque lunch for first responders. Residents are preparing special “Morningside Thank You Goody Bags” as well. When: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Morningside of Alpahretta, 253 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: fivestarseniorliving.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class, weather permitting. This week’s class will focus on yoga. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for weather cancellations. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 9-10 a.m. Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

PUP-A-PALOOZA

What: Bring your dog to the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at for a celebration of all things dog. The event features live music, sketches, vendors, contests and free food. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: “Classic Nashville Roadshow” is a musical journey into the legends and songs that built Nashville into the capitol of country music. Jason Petty and Katie Deal host a two hour tribute to the true legends of Country Music. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 3 and 8 p.m. Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets starting at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Tour the homes of the Southern Trilogy: Historic Home Museums of Roswell. Experience life in the 1800’s with demonstrations and hands-on activities at Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation throughout the day. When: Friday, Sept. 8, all day Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“CLASSIC NASHVILLE ROADSHOW”

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more. When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SCHOOLSCULPTURES WITH KEVIN REESE

What: Students of Vickery Mill Elementary School worked under the guidance of SchoolSculptures founder, Kevin Reese, in creating a one-of-a-kind mobile for their school in this exhibit. When: Through Oct. 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre will start off its 25th Silver Anniversary Season party with a smash hit Broadway musical. Picture “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid” brought together with exhilarating Caribbean rhythms. When: Thursday, Sept. 14-30, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale. When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: DIABETES EDUCATION SELF-MANAGEMENT

What: A Certified DTTAC Lifestyle Coach and Certified Clinical Diabetes Educator will teach a free six week diabetes education self-management class. A light healthy snack will be served. When: Friday, Sept. 8, 4-5:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

MOCK SAT EXAM

What: Register for a full-length, proctored mock SAT and afterwards you’ll get detailed results that highlight your strengths and areas for growth so that you can prepare for the real test as effectively as possible. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org

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20TH ANNIVERSARY HARRY POTTER MARATHON

What: Come out and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter by coming to the Harry Potter Movie Matinee Marathon. Feel free to bring a snack and lunch. This week’s movie is “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2-4 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

YOUNG ARTISTS

What: In this workshop, teenagers will help teach younger kids how to use different styles of drawing. Programs subject to cancellation without prior notice. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

LEGO PLAY

What: Lego fans are invited to the library to build, create and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs. This is a self-guided activity and caregivers must stay in the room. When: Monday, Sept. 11, 3:30-5 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

STORIES FOR SHORTIES

What: Join for stories, songs and finger plays in this free and open to the public gathering. For ages 0-5. When: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1:30-11:10 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

Jeff Wright fishes for trout on the Chattahoochee at the Jones Bridge Unit.

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‘Hey! I got a little one!’ So I’m back on the Chattahoochee this week. This time I’m at the Jones Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and I’m going after (drum roll, please) STEVE HUDSON the smallest brown Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net trout I can find. No, not big ones – small ones. The smaller the better. Why small ones? Because catching tiny baby browns is proof positive that there are wild brown trout in the Hooch! Actually, that’s not news anymore. Folks have known for a long time that there’s a self-sustaining population of browns in the miles of river below Buford Dam and Morgan Falls, in what’s known as the “upper tailwater.” But I’m getting ahead of the story. Let me start at the beginning and with a question. Have browns always been in the Chattahoochee? No. In fact, that section of river would not support trout at all were it not for the construction of Buford Dam and Lake Lanier in the late 1950s. Some old-timers I’ve spoken to remember the pre-dam days and talk about fishing there in the 1930s and 40s, when it was a “warm” river, and catching catfish, bream and bass. But they did not catch trout, for the water was much too warm. The thing that turned it into a trout fishery was Lake Lanier. Water released from Buford Dam comes from the bottom of the lake and is really cold – usually around 50 degrees. But at first there were no trout there to enjoy it.

Where did the first tailwater trout come from? The story you hear is that by the early 1960s it was dawning on some area fishermen that this reframed river really did have trout potential. Local trout enthusiasts approached the state with the idea of a trout stocking program in the cold water below Buford Dam, but there does not seem to have been much interest. So they took another approach. Somewhere in there, 1962 is mentioned fairly often, those determined anglers pooled their money and acquired a load of rainbow trout fingerlings from a hatchery in North Carolina. The trout commandos quickly transported their finned cargo back to Georgia. Then, under cover of darkness, they eased up to the river one night and dumped ‘em into the river about a mile south of Old Jones Bridge. To make a long story short, the transplanted fish found their new digs to be ideal. They settled right in and started to grow – and a year later that section of river held a sizeable population of 12- to 14-inch fish. For a while, it’s said, the midnight stockers quietly enjoyed this secret trout fishery, keeping it pretty much to themselves. But eventually, seeing the success, the fisheries folks recognized the river’s potential. A stocking program developed, and as a result browns and rainbows alike were soon being stocked in the tailwater. They’ve been stocking trout in the tailwater since 1962, managing the rainbows (which don’t reproduce effectively in the river) as a put-and-take fishery. But what about browns? It turns out that brown trout do reproduce naturally in the river, and the result is a self-sustaining brown trout population that thrives there today. Today, no brown trout stocking is done; in fact,

browns have not been stocked between Buford Dam and Roswell Road since 2004. In other words, every brown you catch in the upper tailwater will be a wild, streamborn fish. I had a chance to fish that water last week with Jeff Wright, manager of Alpharetta Outfitters. Jeff was using big flies (“That’s what the big fish want,” he said) and focusing on places where big ones like to hang out – ledges, deep runs, blowdowns and the like. How big could a big one be? Browns of 15 inches or more appear regularly. In fact, the state record brown with a weight of 20 lb. 14 ounces was caught in the tailwater in 2014, and more big ones continue to turn up too. According to Georgia DNR several fish of more than 30 inches in length were caught in the tailwater during 2016. While Jeff was going for the big guys, I decided to see if I could catch a little one just so I could say from personal experience that baby browns really were there. So I rigged up with a tiny little midge emerger and started fishing the shallow runs. How’d I do? Well, I caught a bunch of brown trout in the 3- to 5-inch range. Three inches? Who gets excited about a 3-inch fish? I did! For even though I already knew it to be true, that tiny little trout was proof positive that the browns are thriving in the river – proof I could literally hold in the palm of my hand. Look for Steve Hudson’s new book, “CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT: The Definitive Angler’s Guide,” later this month. Covering the river’s trout water from the mountains to inside I-285, it tells you everything you’ll need to know about fishing for trout in the Chattahoochee.

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Piney Grove student breaking barriers, expectations Samantha Pixley joins football team, sets sights on other contact competition By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — When Piney Grove Middle student Samantha Pixley puts her mind to something, don’t doubt her. After she grew up watching her father compete in kickboxing and fullcontact karate, she set out to join Tae Kwon Do. She’s now a black belt and a gold medal winner at the Atlanta Open. She then decided she was going to make straight-A’s this semester. Mission accomplished. And over the summer she thought she’d like to try her hand at football. Done. Pixley said she has always enjoyed watching the sport, so when she found out she could try out for the Piney Grove team, she was on board. “I like being competitive against other people that other people wouldn’t go against,” she said. That includes

More online at ForsythHerald.com Weekly football coverage could not make the print edition due to press time. Please visit ForsythHerald.com for updates. taking down bigger opponents in Tae Kwon Do and making tackles on the football team. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said. Pixley was originally interested in joining the team’s offense, but found she had a knack for reading defenses. She has since begun playing safety, and shows no fear in taking down much larger competitors. Pixley said most of her classmates, teammates and coaches were supportive of her decision to go out for the team. And those who questioned her simply fueled her fire.

Samantha’s father, Randy, said he has learned to never doubt his daughter. “She is a hard worker and never quits,” he said. “It takes a certain kind of 13-year-old girl to run full speed at a much heavier boy running full speed at her.” Even so new to the sport, she plays with an unmatched vigor, he said. “I would bet a lot of coaches would love to have players that have the same heart and determination,” he said. “Whatever experience she lacks out there, she makes up for with true fearfulness and sheer determination.” Pixley said she appreciates the contact of the sport, a factor that drew her to Tae Kwon Do. “I like the different disciplines, the contact and the character in that sport,” she said. But her next endeavor could be the most contact-heavy of all, mixed mar-

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“And then they go back to Waffle House,” offensive line coach Jayce Ratliff quipped. From all those workouts and waffles, the line is also packed with size, with all five starters over 6-foot-2 and 260 pounds. Seniors Nate Thompson, Blake Watson and Austin Paden have also taken a leadership role on the line, having played together last season. They have led the way for newcomers in senior DJ Jordan and sophomore Paul Tchio. The only non-senior on the line, Tchio, said his fellow lineman have been helpful in his transition to Milton’s varsity squad. “At one point, [Paden] was telling me what to do every play,” he said. “I love them.” Tchio said as the season has progressed, the front five have become even closer, a sentiment shared by Thompson and Watson. “We’re a real tight-knit unit,” Watson said. Coach Ratliff said the maturity of the unit has created what he views as a totally new group from last season. “They are not only leaders for the O-line, they are leaders for the whole team,” he said.

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With three games under their belt, Milton’s offensive line has become a closeknit unit. (From L to R): DJ Jordan, Nate Thompson, Austin Paden, Paul Tchio and Blake Watson. The returning starters have learned a new offensive scheme under Clack and Stromie, both in their first year at the school. Clack said before the season that his team’s offensive success would be dictated by the offensive line, and he is pleased with the progress. The new scheme calls for zone blocking, much of it done on the fly in response to defenders. “It requires lots of coordination

and chemistry, so [the O-line] playing together is vital to our offense.” Clack said this process takes time, but he believes as the season progresses, his offensive line can be a controlling force. “The talent is there and the work ethic is there,” Clack said. “If we continue to progress with that ability, I know we can be a dominant offensive line.”

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$696,800 < d,> E , ZE E യ ΈϲϳϴΉ ϯϬϬͳϮϴϲϯ

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DƵůƟƉůĞ ĐƵƐƚŽŵ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůǇ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ ŚŽŵĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƚĞĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŽĨ 'ƌĞǇƐƚŽŶĞ DĂŶŽƌ͘ KǁŶĞƌƐ ƐƵŝƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ͕ ǁŽŽĚ ŇŽŽƌŝŶŐ͕ ŚĞĂƚĞĚ ďĂƚŚ ŇŽŽƌƐ Θ ĂŶ ĞǆƚƌĂŽƌĚŝŶĂƌǇ ǁĂůŬͲŝŶ ĐůŽƐĞƚ͘ ŶũŽǇ Ă ŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ ĐƵƉ ŽĨ ĐŽīĞĞ Žƌ ĞǀĞŶŝŶŐ ǁŝŶĞ ŐůĂƐƐ ĨƌŽŵ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƚǁŽ ƐĐƌĞĞŶĞĚ ƉŽƌĐŚĞƐ͘ &D>^ηϱϴϰϰϱϬϬ

Ψϭ͕ϭϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ < d,> E , ZE E യ ΈϲϳϴΉ ϯϬϬͳϮϴϲϯ

ϳϬϲϱ WĂƌƌŝƐŚ tĂǇ͕ ƵŵŵŝŶŐ

ĞƩĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ ŶĞǁ͊ ,ƵŐĞ ƌĂŶĐŚ ǁŝƚŚ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ͚DƵƐƚ ,ĂǀĞƐ͛͘ ^ƚŽŶĞ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞƐ͕ ĐŽīĞƌĞĚ ĐĞŝůŝŶŐ ŐĂƚŚĞƌŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ͕ ĞůĞŐĂŶƚ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ͘ <ŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŽƉĞŶ ƚŽ &ĂŵŝůǇ ZŽŽŵ͕ ŐƌĂŶŝƚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚĞƌƚŽƉƐ͕ ƐƚĂŝŶůĞƐƐ ĂƉƉůŝĂŶĐĞƐ͘ hƉŐƌĂĚĞƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ͊ &D>^ ηϱϴϵϮϲϵϬ

$599,900 ' z> < DWയ ΈϳϳϬΉ ϯϴϬͳϰϭϬϬ , ZZz < DWയ ΈϰϬϰΉ ϯϬϳͳϵϭϭϰ

SOLD!

ϲϭϭϭ KĚĞůů ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ sŝĐŬĞƌǇ͕ ƵŵŵŝŶŐ

tĞůĐŽŵĞ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ǇŽƵ ǁŝůů ǁĂŶƚ ƚŽ ŐĂƚŚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ Θ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ůĂƌŐĞ͕ ǁĞůů ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ͕ ĂƌƚŚĐƌĂŌ ,ĞĚŐĞǁŽŽĚ ŚŽŵĞ͊ tĂůŬ ƚŽ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ůŝǀĞ ŵƵƐŝĐ͕ ƐŚŽƉƐ͕ ďĂŶŬ͕ ĚƌǇ ĐůĞĂŶĞƌƐ͕ ŐǇŵ͕ ŶĂŝů Θ ŚĂŝƌ ƐĂůŽŶƐ͕ ŝĐĞ ĐƌĞĂŵ ƐŚŽƉ͕ ŵŽƌĞ͊ &D>^ ηϱϴϳϭϰϳϬ

$699,999 D/ , >> :K,E^KEയ ΈϳϳϬΉ ϴϴϯͳϳϳϵϮ

5819 Long Park Road - Vickery, Cumming

ŚĂƌŵŝŶŐ ,ĞĚŐĞǁŽŽĚ ĂƌƚŚĐƌĂŌ ŚŽŵĞ ŝŶ ƐŽƵŐŚƚ ĂŌĞƌ sŝĐŬĞƌǇ ůŝǀĞͬǁŽƌŬͬƉůĂǇ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ǇŽƵ ǁĂůŬ ƚŽ ƐŚŽƉƐ͕ ŐǇŵƐ͕ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ďƌĞǁĞƌǇ͕ ŶĂŝů Θ ŚĂŝƌ ƐĂůŽŶ Θ ŵŽƌĞ͊ ĞĂƵƟĨƵůůǇ ĮŶŝƐŚĞĚ Θ ƌĞĂĚǇ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ŝŶ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƉĞŶ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ƐƉĂĐĞƐ͕ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ŚĂƌĚǁŽŽĚƐ͘ &D>^ ηϱϴϳϳϯϴϬ $640,000

D/ , >> :K,E^KEയ ΈϳϳϬΉ ϴϴϯͳϳϳϵϮ

IC PR

ϭϴϯϬ ůŽƐƐŽŵ ƌĞĞŬ >ĂŶĞ͕ ƵŵŵŝŶŐ

ůĞŐĂŶƚ Θ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ƌĂŌƐŵĂŶ ƐƚǇůĞ ŚŽŵĞ ǁͬ Ă ĨƵůů ĮŶ͘ ďĂƐĞŵĞŶƚ ĨŽƌ Ă ƚŽƚĂů ŽĨ ϲ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ Θ ϱ ďĂƚŚƐ͘ dŽŶƐ ŽĨ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞƐ Θ ŵĞƟĐƵůŽƵƐůǇ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ͘ 'ŽƌŐĞŽƵƐ ,ĂƌĚǁŽŽĚ ŇŽŽƌƐ ŽŶ ĮƌƐƚ ŇŽŽƌ Θ ŝŶ Ăůů ƐĞĐŽŶĚĂƌǇ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ͘ &D>^ ηϱϴϴϱϳϮϲ

$405,000 D Z /d, zKhE' ΈϰϬϰΉ ϮϰϳͳϬϴϱϰ

EM OV PR

6610 Vickery Creek Road - Vickery, Cumming

,ĞĚŐĞǁŽŽĚ ĂƌƚŚĐƌĂŌ ϰ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ Θ ϯ ϭͬϮ ďĂƚŚ ƐƚŽŶĞ ŚŽŵĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŶͲůĂǁ ƐƵŝƚĞ͕ ĮŶŝƐŚĞĚ ďĂƐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĨĞŶĐĞĚ ǇĂƌĚ͘ KǀĞƌƐŝǌĞĚ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŽƉĞŶ ƚŽ ŬĞĞƉŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ďƌŝĐŬĞĚ ƐƵŶƌŽŽŵ ǁͬ ĚŽƵďůĞͲƐŝĚĞĚ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ͘ DŽǀĞͲŝŶ ƌĞĂĚǇ͘ &D>^ηϱϴϵϬϭϲϴ

Ψϳϳϰ͕ϵϬϬ D/ , >> :K,E^KEയ ΈϳϳϬΉ ϴϴϯͳϳϳϵϮ

ϱϴϲϬ ŚĂƌůŽƩĞ >ĂŶĞ η Ϯ Ͳ sŝĐŬĞƌǇ͕ ƵŵŵŝŶŐ

>/s tKZ< W> z Θ Z > y ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ĞǆĐĞƉƟŽŶĂů ,ĞĚŐĞǁŽŽĚ ĂƌƚŚ ƌĂŌ ůŽŌ͕ ŽǀĞƌůŽŽŬŝŶŐ sŝĐŬĞƌǇ sŝůůĂŐĞ͊ >ĂƌŐĞ͕ ďƌŝŐŚƚ͕ ŽƉĞŶ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ƐƉĂĐĞƐ ǁͬƚĂůů ĐĞŝůŝŶŐƐ͕ ǁŝĚĞ ƉůĂŶŬĞĚ ŇŽŽƌƐ Θ ƐŚŝƉůĂƉƉĞĚͬ ďƌŝĐŬĞĚ ǁĂůůƐ͊ KƉĞŶ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ͕ ůŝǀŝŶŐ Θ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͘ &D>^ ηϱϴϴϯϵϵϭ

Ψϰϯϵ͕ϵϬϬ D/ , >> :K,E^KEയ ΈϳϳϬΉ ϴϴϯͳϳϳϵϮ

ϰϬϮϱ ^ŬǇůŝŶĞ ƌŝǀĞ͕ 'ĂŝŶĞƐǀŝůůĞ

&ĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ >ĂŬĞ WƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ͊ >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ĂƐƚ ,ĂůůͲĐůŽƐĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ϵϴϱͬϯϲϱ ŽŶ >ĂŬĞ ^ŝĚŶĞǇ >ĂŶŝĞƌͲŶĞĂƌ ƌŽǁŝŶŐ ǀĞŶƵĞ͘ 'ŽŽĚ ǁĂƚĞƌ ůĞǀĞů ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ ďŽĂƚ ĚŽĐŬ͘ dŚŝƐ ϯ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵͬ ϯ ϭͬϮ ďĂƚŚ ŚŽŵĞ ŝƐ ŝŶ Ă ƋƵŝĞƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ǁŝƚŚ ĂǁĞƐŽŵĞ ůĂŬĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ Θ ǀŝĞǁƐ͘ ŐĞŶƚůĞ ƐůŽƉĞ ŐŝǀĞƐ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ůĂŬĞ͘ &D>^ ηϱϴϱϰϰϮϬ

$485,000 ZZK>> hEE/E', Dയ ΈϳϬϲΉ ϰϮϵͳϲϰϯϳ

ϭϴϯϬ :ŝŵŵǇ ŽĚĚ ZŽĂĚ͕ ƵĨŽƌĚ

&ĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ŽǁŶ ƚŚŝƐ ŝŶĐƌĞĚŝďůĞ ĞƐƚĂƚĞ ŚŽŵĞ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽŶ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ϲ͘ϰϮ ĂĐƌĞ ůŽƚ͊ dŚŝƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ŝƐ ƐŽůĚ ĂƐͲŝƐ ďƵƚ ŚĂƐ ƵŶůŝŵŝƚĞĚ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĂŶĚ ĞƋƵŝƚǇ͊ EŽƚŚŝŶŐ ůŝŬĞ ŝƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĂƌĞĂ͊ dŚŝƐ ĚƌĞĂŵ ŚŽŵĞ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ ĂŶ ĞůĞǀĂƚŽƌ͕ ĞŝŐŚƚ ĐĂƌ ŐĂƌĂŐĞ͕ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ŽŶ ŵĂŝŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ůŽƚƐ ŵŽƌĞ ĂǁĞƐŽŵĞ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ͊ &D>^ ηϱϴϵϬϭϭϲ

Ψϭ͕Ϯϵϵ͕ϵϵϵ d, ^dK <^യd D ΈϲϳϴΉ ϮϴϯͳϵϱϳϬ

ϱϮϬ tĞƐƚǁŝŶĚ WŽŝŶƚĞ͕ ůƉŚĂƌĞƩĂ

&ŽƌŵĞƌ ŵŽĚĞů ŚŽŵĞ ŚĂƐ ϰͲƐŝĚĞĚ ďƌŝĐŬ͕ϯ ĐĂƌ ŐĂƌĂŐĞ͕ĮŶŝƐŚĞĚ ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ ůĞǀĞů Θ ƐŝƚƐ ŽŶ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ϭͬϮ ĂĐƌĞ ĐƵůͲĚĞͲƐĂĐ ůŽƚ͊ 'ƵĞƐƚ ƐƵŝƚĞ Θ ĨƵůů ďĂƚŚ ŽŶ ŵĂŝŶ͘ dǁŽ ƐƚŽƌǇ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ƌŽŽŵ ǁͬ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ Θ ĐƵƐƚŽŵ ƐŚĞůǀŝŶŐ͘ ŚĞĨ͛Ɛ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ǁŝƚŚ ŝƐůĂŶĚ͕ ĚƵĂů ŽǀĞŶƐ͕ ŐƌĂŶŝƚĞ ĂŶĚ ŵƵĐŚ ŵŽƌĞ͊ &D>^ ηϱϴϲϭϲϭϲ

ΨϲϮϵ͕ϵϬϬ d, ^dK <^യd D ΈϲϳϴΉ ϮϴϯͳϵϱϳϬ