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Milton, Cambridge State denies prepare for Sept. 11 FSA charter See stories, page 32, 33.

School to seek to new charters with Fulton BY CANDY WAYLOCK

candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Officials with Fulton Science Academy High School (FSAHS) and Fulton Sunshine Academy elementary (FSAES) are pinning their hopes on Fulton school leaders to keep their charter status after a thumbs down vote from the state. Last month the State Charter School Commission (SCSC) cited management and operational concerns in denying state charter status to the two Alpharetta-based schools. Currently both schools are nearing the end of their 5-year charters from the

Fulton Board of Education (FCBOE). If the charters are not renewed beyond their June end date, the options to remain open become limited. “With the state options now gone, the boards [of both schools] are 100 percent focused on doing whatever it takes to retain their charters with Fulton County,” said David Rubinger, a spokesman for FSAHS and FSAES. He expressed disappointment with the SCSC which offered no comment in its decision to deny a charter to the two schools, despite evidence the schools are performing well and providing a positive educational option to the area. The two schools were among nine petitions considered during the Aug. 27 meeting of the commission; five were approved.

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What are you wearing? Historic clothing styles on show By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With historic television shows such as “Downton Abbey” gaining popularity, an important aspect of the appeal is the period clothing the actors wear. Phillip and Janine Whiteman don’t need a TV show to pique their interest in antique fashion; they have been col-

lecting clothing for nearly 20 years. The owners of PNJW Collections, the Whitemans spoke to the Roswell Historical Society Sept. 4 about how fashions changed from the 1820s through the 1860s. Early 19th century men and women followed similar fashion rules, Phillip said. It was not until the mid-1800s that the fashions diverged sig-

nificantly, becoming more as we know them today. When modern audiences think of the 19th century, a lot of black and formal clothing comes to mind. While this may be true for the later century, the early decades were marked by their extravagant colors. Throughout the decades, women’s clothing went from high-waists to low-waists and back up again, puffy sleeves

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Acworth man was not only allegedly driving under the influence of drugs Aug. 15, but police say he was also headed to the gun range. John Herndon Mallicote, 33, of Acworth was found by police at the Extended

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DUI arrests ►► Derrick Thompson,

21, of Preston Oaks Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 18 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, suspended license and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Jasmine Camillia Robinson, 23, of Lawrenceville was arrested Aug. 18 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Kimberly Renee Brown, 43, of Hamby Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 15 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► John Herndon Mallicote, 33, of Acworth was arrested Aug. 15 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► William Mathis Ryan Jr., 52, of Lauren Hall Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 16 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure

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Man arrested for fake check ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Decatur man was arrested on forgery and drug charges after he en-

Stay Motel on Old Milton Parkway after calls came in reporting a man with a gun. Mallicote was found with his car stopped and his trunk up, showing several guns inside. He claimed he was there to pick up a friend to head to the gun range.

Police noted he allegedly had two pill bottles with the labels pulled off them, as well as symptoms of body tremors and bloodshot eyes. He was asked to take sobriety tests. He failed. Mallicote was arrested for DUI drugs.

to maintain lane. ►► Erin E. Sheehy, 31, of Hemingway Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 16 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and restricted license violation. ►► Hugh Swapp, 52, of Cotodecasa, California, was arrested Aug. 16 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Melissa Quarles Smith, 46, of McDonough was arrested Aug. 16 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Bradley Matthew Webb, 25, of Calibre Creek Parkway, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 8 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, headlight violation and suspended license. ►► Megan Leigh Dobbins, 29, of Canton was arrested Aug. 8 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cesar Alcantar-Perez, 27, of Norcross was arrested Aug. 9 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, open container and expired license. ►► Romualdo Godinez-Vergara, 41, of Park Ridge Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 10

on Norcross Street in Roswell for DUI and open container. ►► Ranulfo HernandezJarquin, 24, of Crique Way, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 10 on Gran Crique Parkway in Roswell for DUI, hit and run and failure to maintain lane. ►► Joshua Daniel Knisely, 41, of Jade Cove Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 11 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kiarra Layla AtkinsonJackson, 23, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 11 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for DUI, possession of marijuana and suspended license.

tered a bank Aug. 11 to cash a bogus check. Bank tellers of the SunTrust on North Point Parkway told police Kevin Cornog, 48, of Decatur, came in and asked to deposit a check for $945.75. The teller said the check looked “fuzzy” but she began the process of handling the check. While she did this, Cornog allegedly became overly pushy for her to finish and he kept texting someone. This

made the teller more suspicious and she called the company on which the check was drawn. They said the check was made out to a company, not Cornog, and his check was fake. Cornog said he got the check for work he had done. By this time, police had been summoned. Officers checked Cornog’s license and discovered it was phony as well. He was also found to be in possession of

Drug arrests ►► Nigel Uylasses, 33, of

Decatur was arrested Aug. 23 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Aaron Bernard Watkins, 22, of Greencrest Circle, Milton, was arrested Aug. 4 on Oak Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Sammy Lee Woods, 26, of

Chattahoochee Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 4 on Oak Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Janet Nunez Ortega, 26, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 5 on Old Holcomb Bridge Way in Roswell for possession of methamphetamines. ►► Christina M. Holsenbeck, 34, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 5 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Telisa L. Harden, 42, of Wood Creek Court, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 7 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Coley Isaac Squires, 22, of Dinsmore Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 8 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and window tint violation. ►► Justin Blake Wright, 27, of Canton was arrested Aug. 9 on Roxburgh Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana and seatbelt violation. ►► Allen Devon Rutledge, 24, of Roswell Landing Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 10 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

a pipe containing suspected crack cocaine. He was arrested for forgery in first and fourth degrees as well as possession of drug-related paraphernalia.

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at gunpoint Aug. 30 on State Bridge Road as he was walking home. According to the victim, he was walking the road near the river when a man pulled him into some bushes. The suspect, described as short and wearing a hoodie, jeans and a shiny black, white and gray mask, brandished a gun at the victim, demanding his money. The victim told the man he had no money. Then, the suspect told him to remove all his clothing. He did so and both men ran from each other. The victim ran for help. When the victim returned to the spot with police, they found his clothing in the bushes.

Unwanted guest steals watch MILTON, Ga. – An unknown person not only stole a hotel keycard Aug. 23, but was able to use it to get into the guest’s room and steal personal items while the guest slept. The victim told police he was staying at the Springhill Suites on Deerfield Parkway when he fell asleep about 10:30 p.m. Before sleeping, he placed his watch and a ring on the table near the door. When he awoke at 9 a.m., they were gone. The items were described as a gold Rado watch with gold band and black onyx, valued at $5,000, as well as a gold ring with the letters “OSTROW” imprinted on the top, valued at $2,500. Hotel staff said the lock on the room registered to the victim showed use of the two keys

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Alleged shoplifter gets into fight MILTON, Ga. – A Woodstock woman was arrested Aug. 29 after allegedly getting into a fight with employees of the Windward Walmart who accused her of shoplifting. According to the employees, Hilary Lashay Hammond, 33, of Woodstock, was seen walking through the store, picking up several items and putting them in a shopping cart. According to employees, when she tried to leave the store without paying for the items, employees stopped her. She denied any wrongdoing. When employees tried to get her to stay in the store until police arrived, she ran to her car in the parking lot. An employee followed her. Hammond then allegedly confronted him and struck him in the face. Witnesses confirmed the story to police. She tried to drive away but was stopped by an officer. Hammond told police she was the one who had been hit in the altercation with the employee. She was arrested for shoplifting.

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Nash named to Fulton Development Authority Becomes executive director By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The Development Authority of Fulton County (DAFC) has named Alvin P. (Al) Nash as its new executive director. Recommended by the DAFC executive committee, Nash’s appointment was approved by the entire board at its Aug. 26 meeting. Nash was previously with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and Progress Partners. “They [DAFC] see me as bringing someone that can

help expand the business of the Authority and help the tax base of Fulton County,” Nash said. “I will be helping companies grow NASH and stay in Fulton County. We have a good product and I can talk about how to grow this county and make it stronger.” Nash brings extensive business recruitment and economic development experience to his new role. For the past five years, he has been executive director for Progress Partners, an economic develop-

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ment initiative by the GNFCC. He has more than 40 years of experience in development with extensive ties to various groups involved in economic development public policy, business growth and job creation. “We are very excited that someone with Al Nash’s expertise has agreed to join the Development Authority of Fulton County in such a key role,” said DAFC Chairman Bob Shaw. “We are seeing a renewed interest in companies looking to relocate here or expand operations in Fulton County, and we are convinced that Al’s knowledge, relationships and experience will ensure we are as competitive as possible in bringing new jobs

to the county.” Prior to joining Progress Partners in 2009, Nash was executive vice president for The Coleman Group, a top residential developer in the metro area. In addition, he has held numerous positions within the real estate and economic development market around metro Atlanta for the past four decades. “Al will be a great addition to the Development Authority of Fulton County. His skill set and proven track record in economic development will help Fulton County to continue our quality growth,” said Brandon Beach, state senator and president and chief executive officer of the GNFCC.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – The Milton Public Works Department and Milton Grows Green are offering residents a bulky trash amnesty day on Saturday, Sept. 13, so gather large items for disposal. From 8 a.m. to noon, Milton residents can bring items to the Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road in Roswell. Only Milton and Roswell residents will be served. Proof of residency will be required, preferably utility bills. Accepted items include automobile tires, sofas, tables, refrigerators, chairs, washers, dryers, televisions, deactivated cellphones, computer equipment and electronics, mattresses and box springs, grills and lawnmowers. Paint, household hazardous waste, any fluids including motor oil and anti-freeze, construction and demolition materials and yard waste will

not be accepted on this day. For proper disposal of these items, please contact either the Roswell Recycling Center at 770-442-8822 (motor oil and anti-freeze) or Chadwick Landfill at 770-475-9868 (construction and demolition materials). Materials will only be accepted at the site on the day of the event and only during the specified hours. For more information, please contact Cindy Eade, Milton sustainability coordinator, at 678-242-2509 or cindy. eade@cityofmiltonga.us. —Vallari Bhave

Water line installation to affect Crabapple Rd ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County’s Department of Water Resources will install a new water line on northbound Crabapple Road in Roswell, just south of Crossville Road. The work began on Monday, Sept. 8. The work will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will involve three northbound lanes (the northbound left-turn lane onto Crossville Road and the two through lanes). At least one lane will be

open at all times. The roadwork portion of the project is expected to be completed within five days. Additional off-roadway work after those five days should not interfere with traffic. The overall project is expected to be completed by Oct. 3, weather permitting. For the latest construction updates on Roswell Transportation projects, visit www. roswellgov.com/conezone. —Rachael Dier

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Taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge are, from left, Stacey Inglis, Jim Cregge, Jason Wright and Burt Hewitt.

Milton takes Ice Bucket Challenge Raises money, awareness for ALS research By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The Ice Bucket Challenge is in full swing lately, and, not to be outdone, the city of Milton took their turn under the icy water for a good cause. Milton Councilman Burt Hewitt, Assistant City Manager Stacey Inglis, Communications Manager Jason Wright and Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge all took the challenge Aug. 15. After getting dunked, the four donated to ALS research. “We thought it would be a good thing for the city to do,” Hewitt said. “It’s a social media phenomenon and a good cause.”

The challenge raises awareness and money for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. It is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Participants have the option to either donate to ALSA or dunk a bucket of ice water over their heads. Afterward, they must challenge friends to pass the effort along. “It wasn’t that bad,” Hewitt said. “It was pretty painless.” As of Sept. 3, ALSA says it has raised $107 million through the challenge. After completing their downpour, the soggy staffers challenged neighboring cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs to do the same. For more on the ALSA, visit them online at http://www.alsa.org.

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Milton artist to present at Arts Fest Chinese painter mixes old, modern styles By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The annual Atlanta Arts Festival returns to Piedmont Park Sept. 13 and 14 and one Milton resident will be taking part. Karen Chen, who lives in Milton and has been invited to many of the annual Atlanta Arts Festivals, said she has been painting since she was little. Chen paints traditional Chinese art, using brushwork on rice paper as her medium. “I really like painting, especially landscape,” Chen said. “It can capture the beauty and harmony between humans and nature.” She said she does not use photography to get an idea of what she will paint. Instead, she imagines herself there, using memories of what she has

seen throughout her life. “If I paint a waterfall, my mind will go to the waterfall. Then if paint the clouds, my mind will go to the clouds. In that way, you are painting with your life.” This creates what Chen calls a blend of traditional Chinese painting style and Western expression to create something modern. Chen will be one of 200 artists at the Atlanta Arts Festival. The 8th annual Atlanta Arts Festival returns to Piedmont Park, Sept. 13 and 14. This nationally recognized festival brings together outstanding artists and Atlanta’s enormous art buying community for one of the country’s best art weekends. Featuring 200 artists from more than 12 mediums, artist demonstrations and classes, live music,

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Continued from Page 1 to straight sleeves, full skirts to fuller skirts to enormous skirts. The rapid advance of technology affected clothing. Prior to the modern era, most clothing was made in the home. In the 1850s, the invention of the hoop skirt was called “miraculous,” said Janine. The hoops provided the shape desired without the need for layers upon layers of petticoats. With this, only one or two petticoats would be needed, removing pounds of weight from the dress. The sewing machine allowed for easier application of trim, which saw an explosion of usage. “It was a whole lot easier to sew on, and ladies went wild,” Janine said. In the 1860s, fashion magazines become popular, allowing trends and styles to spread across the country, from which women would pick and choose what they wanted to adopt into their own clothing. For men, things were a little simpler. In the 1820s, men’s clothing followed the same rules as women’s – create an effeminate figure. Tight trousers, narrow sleeves, “bell-shaped” coats and high collars all accentuated the features. Vests were brightly colored to mimic the fashions of women’s clothing and were often puffed up, to create a “pigeon” breast. It was not until the 1850s that the dour, somber clothing took over from the vivid colors. While vests still retained some colors, the overall effect was darker. Phillip attributed this

festival cuisine and more, makes this award winning Festival perfect for all ages. It is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to participate in a variety of demonstrations and classes throughout each day, and check-out the festival food, drinks and live entertainment provided by sponsors such as Terrapin Beer Co, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly and Krog Street Market. For more information, visit www.AtlantaArtsFestival.com. For more on Chen and her work, visit karenchenstudio1. webs.com.

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Janine and Phillip Whiteman dress the part as they describe clothing worn by men and women in the 19th century.

to one prominent element – soot. “There were a lot of soot and coal in the air,” Phillip said. “If you are wearing black, that doesn’t show up very well.” Industrialization also standardized men’s clothing, allowing it to be mass produced and even bought ready-made from stores, further standardizing the features. The beaver fur desired for top hats was so popular, the beaver nearly went extinct, Phillip said. This changed when the fur was replaced with wool covered in silk. Clothing styles are an important feature for historians to date a photograph, Phillip said. The cut and fit and fabric all tell how and when the clothing was likely to be made. For more information on the Whitemans’ collection, visit them online at www.pnjw collections.com.

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Area superintendent to depart for Virginia school system Vic Shandor to take over York County in November By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Vic Shandor, area superintendent for the Northwest Learning Community (NWLC), has been named the superintendent for the York County (Virginia) School Division beginning Nov. 1. His last day with Fulton County School System (FCSS) will be Oct. 31. Shandor was one of the first “hometown” appointments made by Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa when he was hired in May 2011 from the Charlotte (North Carolina) School System. Shandor also had roots in North Carolina where he served as the director of the exceptional children’s program for Cabarrus County Schools, following

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Centre College DANVILLE, Ky. – Kimberly Randall of Johns Creek has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall term at Centre College, an honor reserved for students who maintain at least a 3.60 grade point aver-

years as a teacher and administrator in a variety of school settings. “I couldn’t be more proud of Dr. Shandor’s accomplishments and the job he has done as area superintendent over the last three years,” said Avossa. SHANDOR “I’m confident that he will continue to be successful in York County School Division in making a real difference in the lives of children.” In Fulton, Shandor was charged with putting into action Avossa’s vision of learning communities that put decision-making closer to the local schools and away from central control. Shandor’s NWLC serves areas primarily west of Ga. 400 from Roswell to Milton, encompassing some of the highest performing – and highly involved parents – among the four learning communities.

age. Randall is the daughter of Anne Harriman of Johns Creek and is a graduate of Johns Creek High School.

Ga. Southwestern State University AMERICUS, Ga. – Lindsey Fetner of Johns Creek was one of 21 students inducted into Georgia Southwestern State University’s chapter of the

“Vic’s lasting impact will be long felt,” said Fulton Board member Katie Reeves. “His ability to [address] both the concerns of the community and the needs of the leaders in this area is unique. He has the gift of marrying high expectations and professionalism with true understanding and empathy.” His elevation to a top administrative position also reinforces Avossa’s emphasis on identifying leaders and supporting their growth. In accepting the position for York County, Shandor and his family will return to Virginia where he earned his master’s degree from Old Dominion University. He went on to earn a specialist’s degree in educational leadership from George Washington University and his doctoral degree from Wingate University. As he prepares to leave Fulton, Shandor said he will spend the next several weeks “tying up loose ends” to

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University of Georgia ATHENS, Ga. – Nichole Erika Koontz, daughter of Curtis Lynn and Hisae Inuzuka Koontz of Johns Creek, has been initiated into the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Georgia. An

ensure a seamless transition and to fill any existing vacancies created by promotions and other moves. He noted it’s the people in Fulton he will miss the most, from the superintendent to staff to parents. “I am proud that my children had the opportunity to attend the schools in Fulton. They have had an excellent experience here and we are fortunate to have teachers who connected with them and challenged them academically. FCS is filled with intelligent, passionate, hardworking and positive people,” said Shandor. The York County School Division consists of 12,000 students in 19 schools; considerably smaller than even the Northwest Learning Community where Shandor currently serves. It is situated between Virginia Beach and Richmond, and offers a mix of traditional and magnet schools along with a School of the Arts and the International Baccalaureate Programme.

international affairs and Japanese language and literature major, Koontz also graduated summa cum laude and received the University of Georgia President’s Honors and the Honors College Highest Honors awards. The 2010 Chattahoochee High School graduate and National Merit Scholarship recipient plans to attend law school this fall and study international law. She is currently considering scholarship offers

from Cornell, Washington University in St. Louis and UC Berkeley. Also graduating with honors from the University of Georgia was Jennifer Joyce Cross, daughter of Jerry and Joyce Cross of Roswell. Cross graduated magna cum laude and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa on the 100th anniversary of the Alpha chap-

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ternational business on May 3 and joined nearly 1,500 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies.

Continued from Page 8 ter of Phi Beta Kappa Society on the campus of UGA. A double major in international affairs and political science with a minor in French, she will be attending University of Georgia Law School in the fall. In addition, University of Georgia track and field athlete and 2010 Northview High School graduate Jared Dunn of Johns Creek has been named the winner of the 2014 Dick Bestwick ScholarAthlete Award. The award is presented to the graduating male studentathlete with the highest grade point average.

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

Azusa Pacific University AZUSA, Calif. – Suwanee resident Jennie Kim graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a bachelor’s degree in in-

Appalachian State University BOONE, N.C. – Kevin C. Lentz, an Army ROTC candidate from Milton, earned a place on the Chancellor’s List at Appalachian State University for the spring semester. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, a student must have a 3.85 grade point average or higher and carry a minimum of 12 hours. In addition, James Koehler of Roswell made the Chancellor’s List in the Honors College at Appalachian State University by attaining a 3.88 GPA. Koehler just completed his junior year.

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YMCA to refurbish youth center Will hold garage sale ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Benefiting the revitalization of the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Teen Center, the YMCA is holding a garage sale Sept. 12 and 13. Ten years ago, the Ed Isakson/ Alpharetta Family YMCA completed an expansion on their building that would provide an opportunity for teens in the community to serve others and develop their leadership skills. Today, the program consists of more than 100 weekly teen participants that volunteer to serve underresourced communities, homeless shelters and other projects in the area.

Since its opening, the teen center has housed countless activities, retreats, fundraisers and community events. The YMCA is excited about what the next decade has in store for its teen program and would like to revive the teen center for the next generation. All proceeds from this sale will benefit the revitalization of the lobby, café and multipurpose areas of the teen center as well as pool tables, electronics, novelty furniture, chairs and tables. The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA garage sale will be Sept. 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The YMCA is located at 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta. —Jonathan Copsey

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School is hosting its annual TasteFest Friday, Sept. 26. The event supports the athletic department, helping fund upgrades for fields and equipment, as well as student organizations. The food will be served from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., with the silent auction continuing until 9:30 p.m. “The outdoor dining and cooking area was a tremendous success in the past years with the drum corps creating a festive atmosphere,” said Nury Gulick, the TasteFest chair. The event also has a mobile bidding app for the auction. “You’ll love bidding on auction items this year,” Gulick said. Tickets can be purchased from students or at the front office. For more info, visit https://rhstastefest.weebly.com. —Shannon Weaver

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‘Race to Nowhere’ coming to Northview High School Award-winning documentary deals frankly with teen suicide JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Northview High School PTSA and River Trail Middle School PTA are partnering with Johns Creek Mental Wellness Task Force and Emory Johns Creek Hospital to bring the documentary “Race to Nowhere” to Johns Creek. This award-winning film tackles head-on the problem of teenage suicide. It is a call to action for families, educators and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of

America. TakePart.com named “Race to Nowhere” as one of “10 Education Documentaries You Don’t Want to Miss.” “Race to Nowhere” brings communities together to spark dialogue and galvanize change in America’ schools. Northview’s PTSA is encouraging the entire community to see this film as they begin the school year and launch their theme, “Find Your Balance.” There will be two showings: Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Sat-

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If you go What: ‘Race to Nowhere’ When: Screened Sept. 10, 13 Both shows 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: Northview High School Auditorium 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Cost: Tickets are $5 online; $10 at the door. More Info: Links to buy tickets: Sept. 10: tinyurl.com/ NorthviewSept10 Sept. 13: tinyurl.com/NorthviewSept13 Creek since its incorporation in 2006. Facilitated by the Citizens Advocate of Johns Creek, the task force consists of representation from the Fulton County Schools NE Learning Cluster, the city of Johns Creek, the Will-To-Live Foundation, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, the Summit Counseling Center and the Suicide Prevention

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GET season opens with ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ Fave of audiences everywhere, 22nd season starts with big bang ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre will start its new season with one of the most irresistible musicals that ever fell off the turnip truck. “Pump Boys and Dinettes” is the kind of musical critics like to call rollicking. Certainly, it is high-energy and finger-snapping. Written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann, the Tonynominated musical creates one of those magical places that everyone would love to stumble into. The setting is one of those mythical dinettes where the waitresses are really interested in their patrons’ lives, and the guys who work at the gas station next door are, well, the guys next door. GET Managing Director Anita AllenFarley calls “Pump Boys” the perfect season opener. “It’s one of the most fun shows we’ve ever done. From curtain to curtain, it’s just a great experience,” Allen-Farley said. “It is chock full of really good toe-tapping music from bluesy to rockcountry to bluegrass. It’s just a great way to say goodbye to summer.” Director Robert Farley’s thoughts were along the same lines. “I just wanted to throw a party to start our 22nd season,” he said. “I’ve always said this is one of the most

If you go What: ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ When: Sept. 11 – 28 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $28 to $39 (senior/student discounts available for select performances) SPONSORED BY: The Mimms Company popular shows in America that no one has seen. “The music just jumps on you and you have to go with it.” Allen-Farley says the musicians are “just fabulous.” That is not a surprise at GET anymore. The theater is getting the reputation as a good gig for Atlanta musicians. Perhaps that is why she and husband/director Robert Farley have produced it four times now. The first was in the 1980s at their theater in Alaska, then in the early ‘90s for GET and again in 1996 for Roswell’s Olympic celebration. So what is the charm of “Pump Boys?” “Well, the music is upbeat, but then there are songs that touch their heart,” Allen-Farley said. “Everybody has a fantasy of being on the road, enjoying that

Cast of ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ recreate one of GET’s greatest hit musicals. “Pump Boys” has lost none of its energy and fun over the years. whole freedom of getting in your pickup and take off – or your Winnebago.” Certainly, it has that sense of our past glimpsed through the veil of time – when the air smelled sweeter, summer days were sunny but not hot. And you drive up to the gas pump and a guy fills the tank for you while he checks the oil and washes the windshield. It’s sort of Camelot meets Mayberry. The setting is Highway 57 somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, North Carolina. The Cupp sisters ‘Retta and Prudie (Lyndsay Ricketson and Molly Coyne) run the diner and the

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• Be More Physically Active • Commit to being physically active for 60 minutes a day. It’s fine if you can’t do it all at once. You can be active for as little as 10 minutes at a time, spread throughout the day. • Choose activities you like. Try soccer or basketball, or go on a hike with friends. • Walk or bike to school. Just be sure to stay safe. For more tips, teens can check out WIN’s “Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers.” This brochure features more ideas for consuming healthy foods and beverages and being physically active, a tool for planning healthy meals, and a tip sheet that teens can post in their lockers to remind themselves to stick with healthy habits. Contact WIN to get your free copy of the brochure. Or go to www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htm to read and download the brochure. For more information, call WIN at 1-877946-4627 or visit www.win.niddk.nih.gov. You can also like WIN on Facebook at www.facebook.com/win.niddk.nih.gov.

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5th annual Brew & BBQ benefit for people with rare disorder ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation, a national nonprofit family support organization, is hosting its fifth annual Brew & BBQ for CdLS Saturday, Sept. 27, at Jekyll Brewing in Alpharetta. Event organizers Fran Rissland and Suzanne Musial of Alpharetta are both parents of children with CdLS, a littleknown genetic disorder that causes a variety of physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. “As moms to children born with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, we are honored to host this fundraiser benefitting the

national CdLS Foundation that does so much for families affected by this syndrome like ours,” said Musial, mom to 6-year-old Ella Grace. Since 2009, the event has raised nearly $20,000 to help people with CdLS live better, fuller lives. Admission includes a souvenir glass, beer sampling, barbecue dinner, live music, brewery tours and a chance to bid on fabulous silent auction items. All proceeds benefit the CdLS Foundation. “We are also excited to host the Brew & BBQ for CdLS this year at Jekyll Brewing in Alpharetta, which is right in

our backyards,” said Rissland, mom to 10-year-old Riley. “We hope to increase awareness of this little-known syndrome and gain support within our own community.” Cornelia de Lange Syndrome is a congenital syndrome, meaning it is present from birth. It causes a range of physical, medical and developmental challenges, and occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 live births. The effects of CdLS range from mild to severe, and it affects both genders equally. In the U.S., 20,000 people have CdLS but remain undiag-

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GNFCC Golf Classic tees off Sept. 29 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce will bring back its annual Golf Classic Monday, Sept. 29 at the Golf Club of Georgia. “This is the perfect venue to build relationships with North Fulton’s top business leaders. It is a spectacular setting and ideal for fostering business partnerships,” said Chamber President Brandon Beach. Golfers will enjoy playing the Golf Club of Georgia, consistently recognized as one of the finest 36-hole courses in the country. Support of the 2014 Golf Classic enables the GNFCC to serve as the catalyst for economic development, business

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growth and quality of life in North Fulton.

During a presentation to the SCSC prior to their vote, Maria Beug-Deeb, chair of the FSAHS governing board, outlined changes to the board including the addition of two new members with experience in legal and financial issues. “I assure you we are an effective board and we have worked hard to expand our effectiveness,” said BeugDeeb. “With the collaboration of the Georgia Charter School Association, [we have] devised a detailed transition plan designed to meet the stringent requirements of the State Charter School Commission.” The school currently enrolls 276 students, with the majority of the students in the 9th grade. The school opened 10 years ago. The decision to deny state status to FSAHS was centered on governance issues, according to a report from the SCSC. The commission questioned whether the “governing board could properly oversee the operation of the school and hold the school leader accountable.” It also cited a “history of

inadequate governance” which led to a fractured relationship with the Fulton County School System. Two years ago, the FCBOE voted to terminate the charter with FSAHS. However that decision was turned down by the Georgia Department of Education, allowing the school to finish out its charter. The presentation from the Sunshine Academy to the SCSC pointed out the school has an enrollment of 550 students, with a waiting list of several hundred, and performs well academically. “Fulton Sunshine Academy is one of the brightest spots for elementary education in Georgia,” said Metin Oguzmert, chair of the school’s governing board. “[The school] is among the highest ranked charter elementary schools in Fulton County, [and] a model for how a successful charter program works.” The denial for the Sunshine Academy appeared more procedural than deficiency. The school failed to demonstrate why its students would “benefit from operating as a state charter school rather than a locally-approved

information about the CdLS Foundation or to make a donation, call 800-753-2357 or visit www.cdlsusa.org. charter school.” The petitions for charter renewal from the two schools will be submitted to the Fulton School System this month. After review, the petitions will be forwarded to the FCBOE, with a vote on Nov. 20. While they await a final decision, the school year continues “normally” for students at FSAHS and FSAES. “Our first priority is to ensure our schools continue performing at the exceptional level they have already achieved,” said Rubinger. “We remain fully funded… [and] this process will have no impact on the schools’ operation for this school year.”

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ALPHARETTA 38, WEST FORSYTH 6 »

Alpharetta Raiders roll over West Forsyth

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. – As defensive efforts go, you won’t find many better than the one Alpharetta gave in last Friday night’s game against Region 6-AAAAAA rival West Forsyth. The Raiders’ defensive unit completely dominated the game Sept. 5 until the outcome had long since been decided, scoring a 38-6 victory to take early command of the race for a region title. Alpharetta has won the region two of the last three years, both coming after early-season wins over West Forsyth. The one year West Forsyth defeated the Raiders, the Wolverines went on to capture the region title. Until a late drive that produced a touchdown in the game’s final minute, the Raiders limited West Forsyth to 52 yards total offense and five first downs, two of which came on Alpharetta penalties. The Raiders forced five turnovers, all in the first half, and stopped the Wolverines three times on fourth down,

consistently stuffing the West Forsyth offense other than a scoring threat late in the first half and the last-minute TD. Until the Wolverines connected on a pair of passes for 45 yards in the closing stages of the first half, they had minus-25 yards of offense and four turnovers, and were trailing 24-0. The Raiders’ William Downing ended the threat with an interception after West Forsyth had reached the Alpharetta 12. Dejon Rowe also had an interception for the Raiders and turned in an outstanding all-around effort from his cornerback position, keying the Alpharetta defense along with linebacker Jake Behrend. “Jake had a fantastic game last week and had one again tonight,” Alpharetta coach Josh Nichols said. “I think Dejon is one of the top cornerbacks in the state. He’s an emotional player.” Nichols said his team’s defensive showing was similar to the season opener against Milton, which the Raiders lost 1710 even though their defense allowed only seven points.

Turnovers were a problem on offense in the loss to Milton, and the Raiders again squandered some scoring opportunities against the Wolverines. A third down sack, a fumble and an interception, all deep in West Forsyth territory, cost the Raiders points in the first half, but they still headed to the locker room with a 24-0 lead. “We’ve got to do a better job in the red zone,” Nichols said. “We’ve got to put more points on the board when we get the chance.” The Raiders recovered a fumble on the game’s first play from scrimmage and turned it into a 32-yard field goal by Ryan Kopec. They went 48 yards for a score after a threeand-out by the Wolverines to make it 10-0, but a long drive that reached the West Forsyth 10 ended on a fumble that was recovered in the end zone by the Wolverines for a touchback. Rowe’s interception gave the ball to the Alpharetta offense at the Wolverines’ 27 and it took the Raiders four plays to make it 17-0. They made it

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With some exceptional blocking, Alpharetta’s Miles Smith [28] hops into the end zone for a one-yard second-quarter touchdown and a 17-0 lead over West Forsyth. 24-0 a few minutes later after an Andrew Butcher fumble recovery, with Butcher scoring the team’s third short-yardage touchdown. Lem Cobbs and Miles Smith scored the first two touchdowns, and Nichols said, “We did a better job in our short yardage package. Our game plan was to establish the run and we stayed with it.”

Austin King completed 12 of 20 passes for 135 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns – a 32-yard strike to Rustin Suter and a 4-yarder to Eric Cave. A pair of fourth down stops by the defense led to both scores. The Raiders return home Friday night for a region game against Johns Creek, which lost its region opener last week to Lambert.

MILTON 26, NORCROSS 0 »

Eagles dominate state champions Norcross Defense powers 26-0 victory over Norcross By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Some local football observers may have wondered why Milton scheduled defending state AAAAAA champion Norcross as one of the Eagles’ two non-region games for the 2014 and ’15 seasons. Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro has a simple answer. “If we’re going to continue to improve, we’ve got to play teams in our non-region games that will make us play up to their level,” he said. Milton played up to the Blue Devils’ level and then some last Friday night, Sept. 5, scoring a decisive 26-0 victory in front of an appreciative home field crowd, as well as a statewide audience on the GPB network. The Eagles were dominant on both sides of the ball,

particularly on defense, where they limited the defending state champions to six first downs and 94 yards total offense. Led by the powerful running of Micco Brisker, Milton piled up 244 yards on the ground, with Brisker accounting for 149 of that total on 21 carries. The Eagles did not play their best game offensively in a 17-10 victory at Alpharetta the week before, but DeCristofaro said, “The offensive line did a much better job tonight and we ran the ball like we wanted to do.” As with the previous win over Alpharetta, it was a stout Milton defense that was primarily responsible for the victory. “That’s two weeks in a row that the defense has played very well,” DeCristofaro said. The Blue Devils had just 24 yards rushing and completed 14 of 28 passes for 70 yards, averaging five yards per completion. Standout linebacker Quarte Sapp had a pair of intercep-

tions, one of which he returned for a touchdown, and keyed a Milton defense that turned in an all-around outstanding effort. “We put pressure on their quarterbacks and made them throw before they wanted to,” DeCristofaro said. “The secondary did a good job in coverage and our front five – the linemen and middle linebacker – did a great job of shutting down the run.” The Eagles jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead when Brisker broke through the line on fourth-and-short from the Norcross 27 for the touchdown. Less than a minute later, it was 14-0, as Sapp made a leaping, juggling grab of a Norcross pass and took it 21 yards for a score, with the officials missing Sapp stepping on the sideline at the Norcross 4. The Eagles were aided by another officiating error, when a fumbled Milton pitchout was ruled an incomplete pass, erasing a Norcross recovery. The Eagles then downed a punt inside the Norcross 10 and came away with two points

when the Blue Devils snapped the ball out of the end zone. It remained 16-0 at the half, as the Eagles were stopped inside the Norcross 10 following the free kick and had a scoring threat ended by a fumble. The officials took away a Milton score early in the third quarter on a dubious sideline infraction penalty, nullifying a 55-yard TD pass from Austin McLeod to Obe Fortune, who made a terrific catch and then out-fought the Norcross defender into the end zone. Undeterred, the Eagles still scored on the possession when Brisker broke loose for 42 yards and the touchdown, one play after Johnny McDonald recovered a fumble by a scrambling McLeod that resulted in a Milton first down. A blocked punt led to Milton’s final score, a 29-yard field goal by Ethan Suda, with Sapp helping preserve the shutout with his second interception. A reception by Fortune put the Eagles on

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Hornets play at Walton to open region schedule ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Hornets open Region 5-AAAAAA Friday night, Sept. 12, in east Cobb, taking on Walton in the first of back-toback games for the Hornets against their two primary rivals. Roswell plays at Milton the following week, with the two upcoming games vital for the Hornets as they look to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Walton and Roswell had perennially been the region’s top two teams before the Hornets began their threeyear slide in 2011. Walton has remained one of the region’s top teams, and is again the team to beat in 5-AAAAAA after starting the season with wins over South Gwinnett, Marietta and Lassiter. The Raiders won their region opener 59-19 last week over Lassiter, forcing nine turnovers and returning two interceptions for touchdowns. Roswell was off last week after defeating cross-town rival Centennial 42-10 at home the previous week in the Hornets’ home opener. Roswell lost at Lowndes 37-14 in Valdosta to

open the season. The Hornets played well offensively, defensively and on special teams in their win over Centennial. Roswell coach John Ford said the Roswell defense “gave up some yards, but did not break,” keeping the Knights out of the end zone after an early touchdown. Mechane Slade returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, and also went 80 yards for a score on a pass from James Whitaker to make it 28-10 Roswell at the half. The Hornets rushed for more than 200 yards, with Sheldon Evans carrying 12 times for 63 yards and scoring two touchdowns. George Aroweselu and Jacari Harris also had rushing touchdowns for the Hornets, and Whitaker completed 12 of 17 passes for 183 yards and the touchdown to Slade. Myles Blouin set up one of the TDs with a long punt return. Tre Lamar led the Roswell defense with nine tackles, two for losses, and Kobe Cumberlander had two of the team’s four sacks. —Mike Blum

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Private school roundup–week 3 BLESSED TRINITY 35, SEQUOYAH 14 »

Titans 2-0 after victory over Sequoyah CANTON, Ga. – Blessed Trinity scored its second straight victory against a team from a higher classification, winning 35-14 last Friday night, Sept. 5, at Sequoyah. The Titans, among the top-ranked teams in the state in Class AAA, beat former region rival St. Pius, now in AAAA, 42-20 in their season opener. Sequoyah plays at the AAAAA level. Blessed Trinity plays another AAAAA school this Friday, returning to Cherokee County for a third straight road game, this one at Creekview, which is coached by Terry Crowder, formerly of Chattahoochee. Crowder coached against Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin when McFarlin was head coach at Roswell. Both coaches won state championships at their former schools. The Titans led 28-7 at the half against Sequoyah, scoring on four straight possessions. Milton Shelton scored on a 35-yard pass from Conor Davis and a 16-yard run, and finished with 105 yards on 16 carries. Davis completed 12 of 21 passes for 179 yards, with Matthew Higgins catching three for 76 yards. The Titans rushed for 229 yards, putting the game away with a 19-play, 81-yard drive that ended early in the fourth quarter on an Elijah Hamilton run. Fullback Cam Nolan scored BT’s first touchdown on a 21-yard run, and Garrett Dupuis added the other first half score for the Titans. “We’re playing well right now,” McFarlin said. “Coaches can always find things to worry

about, but we’re playing pretty good.” The Titans lost starting offensive tackle Matthew Davis to a season-ending injury, but that was the only negative aspect of the game. The Titans played well defensively, with McFarlin pointing to lineman Joe Camacho and linebackers Pat Jasinski, Logan Craighead and Dupuis. Shelton rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns in the Titans’ season-opening win over St. Pius, with BT also leading 28-7 at the half. Davis threw touchdown passes to Jasinski and Jake Bogosian, and Higgins had a 96-yard kickoff return. “That surprised me a bit,” McFarlin said. “Not how we won, but the way we did. We had about 200 yards rushing and passing and we played really well on defense.”

ST. FRANCIS 45, LAKEVIEW ACADEMY 14 »

St. Francis wins second straight game ALPHARETTA, Ga. – St. Francis is off to a successful start to its football season, defeating Lakeview Academy of Gainesville 45-14 last Friday night, the Titans’ second straight win of 2014. The Knights rushed for 411 yards, led by Avery Showell, who had 123 yards and a touchdown in just four carries. Quarterback Matt Davis also scored a rushing touchdown, as did fullbacks P.J. Coyne and Jordan Ferguson. St. Francis completed just two passes, but both went for touchdowns to standout senior receiver Nathan Waller, with his two scoring

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NORTHVIEW 41, HABERSHAM CENTRAL 0 »

Pearson’s 5 TD passes lift Titans By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – D.J. Pearson passed for 300 yards and five touchdowns to lead Northview to a 41-0 victory last Friday night in the Titans’ Region 6-AAAAAA opener against Habersham Central. Pearson connected with Ricci Nuckles for three touchdowns and Nathan Phillips and Jair Anderson once each. Phillips carried 22 times for 146 yards and Josh Moran added 49 yards and a touchdown for the Titans. Matty Biondich was the team’s leading receiver with nine catches for 97 yards, with the Titans gaining almost 500 yards. The Northview defense turned in another strong effort, allowing around 100 yards of offense by the Raiders, who

Roundup: Continued from Page 30 receptions covering 40 yards. The Knights led 27-7 at the half, with Lakeview scoring on a long pass. Lakeview’s final touchdown came late in the game. Lake McClure led the St. Francis defensive effort with six-and-a-half tackles. St. Francis won its opener 47-10 at home against Providence Christian, a team in the early stages of fielding a varsity team. The Knights rushed for 350 yards, with A.J. Cummings gaining 99 yards and scoring twice. Showell added 49 yards rushing and a touchdown, with Sam Franke, Jacob Davis and Jamie Morrison also scoring on the ground. Nicholas Kreightner and Franke keyed the defensive effort for St. Francis, which led 33-0 at the half. Showell also

moved from Region 7 to Region 6 this season. The Titans have yielded just seven points in their two games while scoring 83. Northview plays its first road game Friday night at North Forsyth, which was one of the region’s four playoff qualifiers last season. North Forsyth operates out of a wing-T style offense that emphasizes power running plays, and teams that have not faced that offense before have struggled against it. Titans’ coach Chad Davenport says he has been “very happy” with his team’s play in its first two games, but has stressed to his team that playing against North Forsyth’s ball control offense requires defensive patience. Offensively, Davenport expects the Titans to do well in region play with the talent the team possesses at the skill positions.

had an interception. The Knights are off this week and return to action Sept. 19 at home against Mount Zion of Carrollton, which is in the opposite subregion in 6-A.

MOUNT PISGAH 27, RABUN COUNTY 9 »

Patriots bounce back with victory TIGER, Ga. – The Mount Pisgah Patriots won 27-9 at Rabun County last Friday night, welcoming back three key starters who missed the team’s season-opening loss with injuries. Shingi Chigwere, one of the absent trio in a 42-34 loss to Brookstone, returned to the defensive line. He led the Mount Pisgah defense with 11 tackles and forced one of three fumbles recovered by the Patriots. John O’Connor added eight tackles. Chigwere’s first forced fumble set up a 25-yard scoring

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Football Scoreboard LAST WEEK’S SCORES

THIS WEEK’S GAMES

• Milton 26, Norcross 0 • Alpharetta 38, W. Forsyth 6 • Chattahoochee 20, North Forsyth 17 • Northview 41, Habersham Central 0 • Lambert 41, Johns Creek 7 • South Forsyth 49, Centennial 20 • Blessed Trinity 35, Sequoyah 14 • Mount Pisgah 27, Rabun County 9 • St. Francis 45, Lakeview Academy 14 • Walker 31, King’s Ridge 28

Johns Creek at Alpharetta Lambert at Centennial West Forsyth at Chattahoochee Northview at North Forsyth Roswell at Walton Cambridge at Rome Blessed Trinity at Creekview ELCA at Mount Pisgah Chattooga at Fellowship Christian King’s Ridge at Darlington

pass from Aaron Winchester to Oz Dixon. Ben Miller capped a long drive with a 3-yard scoring run, and the first of two Chase Clark field goals made it 17-3 at the half. Winchester passed to Justin Gilvin for 10 yards and a score to start the second half. He completed 14 of 17 passes for 152 yards and added 89 yards on the ground. The Patriots play their home opener Friday against Eagle’s Landing Christian, a perennial Class A contender that is off to a 0-3 start this season.

Tigers edged in season opener ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The King’s Ridge Christian Tigers dropped their season opener last Friday night 31-28 to Walker, which outscored the Tigers 17-14 in the final period. King’s Ridge led 14-7 after one quarter, but did not score

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Cambridge High to honor 9-11 victims Remembering the 2,977 who died By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — Caroline Willis, a senior at Cambridge High School has a mission. For the past two years, she has lead her school’s Sept. 11 memorial, setting it up in remembrance of those who died. This year will be no different. Called the “9/11: Never Forget Memorial,” the flag display will be held Sept. 11,

If you go What: Cambridge 9-11 Memorial When: Sept. 11, 2014 Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton. 2014 to commemorate the many innocent people who lost their lives. “The goal of the project is to show people that each person

who passed away is not just a number,” Willis said, “Every single person had family, friends and people who cared about them.” The display includes 2,977 American flags placed on the front lawn of Cambridge High School, one for each individual who died in the attacks. “There are so many flags,” Willis said. “It’s a communityunifying event. That’s how I want the theme to be for the project this year. I want everyone to join together.” More than 100 people volunteered to set up the flags

Cambridge High School will mark the Sept. 11 attacks with a memorial and flags to the dead. last year. The community is invited to visit the memorial throughout the day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives and to the men and women who have been fighting for our country, oversees and within the nation, ever since. A memorial book will be on site for those who wish to pen their thoughts. “The most amazing part of this memorial is watching how

the community comes together to set up the display,” Willis said. “It is important that the nation makes an effort to honor the people who died in the attacks, as well as those who have been fighting for our country ever since. This memorial gives the community a way to participate in doing so.” Those wishing to help set up the flags are asked to come to Cambridge High at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 and bring a hammer.

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Sept. 11 ceremony at Milton High Organized and led by MHS junior Savannah Bailey MILTON, Ga. – Continuing the tradition of remembrance, a memorial will be created on the front lawn of Milton High School honoring the 2,996 people who passed tragically on Sept. 11, 2001. Milton High School junior and honors student Savannah Bailey has led and organized the effort for the second year in a row, taking over this important memorial from her older brother Zach, who led the charge for the two years prior. “This is a meaningful way to engage students, teachers and the community as we reflect, remember and honor those who lost their lives on that tragic day of Sept. 11, 2001,” said Bailey. “While my classmates and I were only 3 years old at the time of this terrible tragedy; we all have a responsibility to ensure none of us ever forget. By remembering and honoring lives lost of both victims and first responders, we strengthen what binds us together as a community and as a nation.” Volunteers from Milton High School clubs and organizations will help prepare for the ceremony. The Milton Fire and Police will also assist with the memorial. Bailey also plans to alphabetize the 2,996 names of the victims this year prior to placing the names on flags in an effort to help those who want to locate a particular name. Following the creation of the visual memorial, a meaningful student-led ceremony is scheduled for Thursday morn-

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CSA: Bringing the community back to food The acronym “CSA” stands for community supported agriculture. With a CSA, you have the opportunity to support your local economy by buying a share of produce from a farmer that lives close to you. This gives you access to the freshest and most nutritious fruits and vegetables available. “Know your farmer” is a popular saying in the local food movement, but what does this mean? If like most people you buy all of your food at the grocery store, then this is a strange concept. In the U.S. in particular, we have become very removed from our food and how it is produced. Ask yourself a few questions. Do you know where your food comes from? How many trucks, boats, planes did it take to get to your store’s shelf? Was it sprayed with pesticides and herbicides? Were synthetic fertilizers used? Knowing your farmer means exactly that. Your farmer is a real person whose farm you can visit, someone you can shake hands with and ask questions about how your food is grown. When you join a local farm’s CSA, you should be invited to visit the farm and take a firsthand look. There should be transparency in their growing practices and you should be comfortable with how things are done. When we joined our first CSA four years ago, it was with a desire get the freshest and most nutritious produce we could. On our first visit to Moss Hill Farms, we arrived at a picturesque farm with rows and rows of colorful vegetables and flowers, adjacent to a lovely pond and surrounded by woods. We were amazed to find this beautiful gem so close to home and felt very fortunate to have access to all this wonderful food. At many farms today, CSA members are encouraged to visit and to volunteer. Moss Hill is no exception and volunteers are an integral part of the farm. There is no better way to connect with your food and where it comes from than by actually helping in the planting, growing and harvesting process. Moss Hill Farm has youpick herbs and flowers around the vegetable garden in an effort to encourage CSA members to take some time and visit the garden. Of course, if

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you are in a hurry, you can just grab your veggies and go. But time permitting, take a few minutes and enjoy a brief hiatus from the hectic suburban lifestyle most of us live and step into the country... smell the flowers, watch the butterflies, ahhhh…breathe… and relax. To find a CSA near you, go to one of these websites: • ocalharvest.org/ • localfoodguide.georgia organics.org/ Q & A with Floyd Keisler of Moss Hill Farms Floyd was kind enough to answer some questions about Moss Hill Farms and running a CSA. Here are the details of our conversation: What made you decide to offer a CSA? Keisler: We live in an urban area where many are seeking to provide healthy nutritious food for their families. They have the time, the resources and the mindset to be involved with a local farm. From the early days when I would go to the farmers markets, I found it takes a lot of time and energy to do that kind of marketing. The food has to be gathered the day before. You have to be at the market for four to five hours. It is in a hot open environment where it is hard to keep the food fresh, and then you have to do something with the food that did not sell. You take one to two days out of farming for each market you do, which means other things are left undone. Doing a CSA frees me to do farming, which is what I am best at. I get to socialize with our customers and get to know them more personally, which I really enjoy as we interact during pick up. What challenges have you faced running a CSA? Keisler: Producing a continuous variety of food. Usually we have a minimum of eight foods a week; often we are able

Floyd Keisler of Moss Hill Farms. to do 10-12, but it takes daily planning to get close. Getting paid upfront produces a lot of pressure. Everyone signs a statement agreeing they know it is a risk in farming, but if I fail to produce a fair amount of food one season, many will get discouraged about continuing the next season. Weather is constantly changing as we in Atlanta know. Seasons keep changing – like this past winter was cold and wet, which led into a summer with very cool nights. Rabbits, deer, mice and squirrels also like to eat and they show up often, so managing them to be sure we get some of the food also. How do your farming methods differ from conventional farming? Keisler: We are committed to natural farming practices which means no synthetic products are used. There are no fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides used on any of the vegetables. This is a “drug-free”, chemical-free farm. We began farming an organic method about 4 years ago called BioDynamics. Homeopathic teas and preparations are used to create compost, to heal the soil and make strong plants that are able to protect themselves from insects and diseases. I have tried to get as close to the way God grows things as anyone can, to produce these vegetables. I honor our environment. Why would you recom-

mend a CSA to someone? Keisler: It ensures you get a fresh, local, nutritious share of food every week for a competitive price. You are able to support a local farmer who you can actually talk to and see the farm. What are your favorite things to grow and what do your customers enjoy the most? Keisler: We are really good at growing green leafy foods like lettuce, arugala, kale, spinach, choi, mustard, beets, carrots – and they are some of my favorite foods. Everybody is interested in tomatoes, which we grow about 500 plants per summer. This year, we grew 10 different varieties with eight of them being heirlooms. For the last couple of weeks, each of our shares received 7 pounds each week. What role have volunteers played at your farm? Keisler: We have an average of 50 shares each season, which means we are harvesting 50 shares every week and each share is at least eight items, often 10-12. This is 400 to 500 food items. We would not be able to do this without the faithful support of our six to eight volunteers each week. Any future plans or changes coming for Moss Hill Farm? Keisler: We are already planning for next year’s crops and preparing for the winter shares. The plan is for the same number of shares and

to try different foods we can grow here at the farm. I am seeking another place to grow berries. We are 1 acre here and I have to always be conscious of space. We are experimenting with gogi berries, strawberries and blackberries, which was new for us this year. Pascale Chambers was born and raised in Florida, lived in New York for several years, traveled the Caribbean for six months, moved to North Georgia 10 years ago and now calls Cumming home. She attained a bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida and has a diverse background that includes project management, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, she has written and helped with marketing materials, reports for management and newsletters that pertain to the industry. She has also enjoyed teaching yoga and water aerobics classes for many years. In her leisure time, she enjoys writing, reading and vegetable gardening. What began years ago as an interest in nutrition and wellness has become a passion for living a sustainable life. She believes in the viability and importance of local foods – growing your own and supporting local farmers. She has spent years researching how our current lifestyles impact our health and our environment. She strives to understand the issues around these topics and seeks opportunities for change. Pascale would like inspire others to learn more and work together to improve both our health and the health of our planet.

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Milton cross country holds festival 5K Part of XC Championship MILTON, Ga. -- The 2014 Milton Cross Country Festival 5K Race will be Sept. 21 as part of an entire weekend of cross country events. The race will be on the official Milton High School Cross Country Course. The course is set entirely within the woods and school grounds of Milton High School and has been described as one of the most challenging High School Cross Country courses in the State of Georgia. Proceeds from the race will go toward finding a cure for brain cancer in honor of Gary Gelb, a Milton Cross Country parent and volunteer who recently lost his battle with the disease. The Milton XC Team has adopted this cause this season and will be collecting monies throughout the festival weekend and

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 2, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday October 27, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-14-04 My First Academy Consideration of a conditional use for a day care to be located at 2305 Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 748, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-14-09/CU-14-03 Atlanta Center for Animal Osteopathy Consideration of a request to rezone approximately1 acre from OP to C1 for the purpose of operating a veterinary office. The property is located on the south side of Crabapple Road. The property is located at 12389 Crabapple Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1210, 1167 2nd District, 1st Section, and Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-14-06 Avalon Phase II Consideration of amending the Avalon Master Plan in order to add 276 “for rent” residential units, reduce commercial and office space and permit one hotel with 325 rooms and up to 100,000 gross square feet of conference facilities. The applicant is also requesting 7 story parking deck and to permit residential buildings of 8 stories within Pod II; to allow office buildings of 13 stories and to permit hotel/conference/ civic buildings of 14 levels or 200 feet. The property is approximately 86 acres and located on the north side of Old Milton Parkway just west of Georgia 400, zoned MU and legally described as being located in Land Lots 802, 803, 854 and 855, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. MP-14-07 Oxford Green/Costco Consideration of an amendment to a previous condition of zoning in order to increase permitted square footage by less than 10,000 square feet. The property is located at 2855 Jordan Court and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1120, 1121, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

the 2014 XC season. The course consists of three loops, approximately 5,045 meters in length. The first loop is 1,000 meters, followed by two loops of 2,000 meters each. Each 1,000 meters and miles are marked with permanent markers on the right hand side of the course. The course is 99 percent off-road with three road crossings of 10 meters each and four wooden bridge crossings of 5 meters each. The course consists of grass, bark-chip, gravel, dirt and soft pine needle trails. A course map is available online at www.miltonxc.org. The Milton Cross Country Festival 5K is part of an entire weekend of cross country festivities kicked off by the Fulton County High School Cross Country Championship held on Saturday morning at 8 a.m., Sept. 20, 2014 followed by the Alpha Crush USATF Youth Meet on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2014. The events are expected to attract over 1,500 runners over the two days representing over 40

Video: Continued from Page 13 their team or their players to succeed. Of course, like other sports, there is a lot of money to be had as well. Harris and Hi-Rez plan on bringing professional video gaming to Atlanta next year in the form of a tournament of their game “Smite,” a god-andgoddess-based fighting game. With a pot of close to $1 million, he expects plenty

If you go What: 2014 Milton Cross Country Festival 5K Race When: 9 a.m. Sept. 21, 2014 Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton, Ga. Cost: $25. On race day: $30; www.miltonxc.org

schools and club teams. The community race event is hosted by the Milton Cross Country Booster Club and the Alpha Crush Running Club. Raceday assistance and setup is being provided by the Atlanta Track Club. Sponsors include Bank South, Bagel Boys, Big Peach Running Co., Chick Fil A, Milton Heating and Air, Milton’s Restaurant, and Southern Chic Boutique. —Jonathan Copsey of players and hundreds of thousands of people watching – both live and online. Harris said the competition will be at the Cobb Energy Center Jan. 9 – 11. “It’s going to be a high-tech, high-energy sporting event and rock concert,” Harris said. Hi-Rez is Alpharetta-based and has released three games – “Global Agenda,” “Tribes: Ascend” and “Smite.” They were founded in 2005 from local workers. Hi-Rez Studios can be found online at http://www. hirezstudios.com/.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CELLULAR GAP AND SPECTRUM BANDWIDTH ANALYSIS RFP #15-105 The City of Alpharetta is accepting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a telecommunications study to include the analysis of 1) city cell phone gaps and coverage area, and 2) spectrum bandwidth. The Request for Proposals document is currently available online at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, and then choose the Bids Online tab. Proposals will be due on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Abby Shipp at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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