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Day of Caring shows county’s heart and soul CUMMING, Ga. — For the 13th consecutive year, more than 700 volunteers, including local businesses, schools, civic organizations and churches, helped package meals for eight food pantries during the annual Day of Caring. The Sept. 5 event, held at Lanier Conference Center, was hosted by United Way of Forsyth County in partnership with Outreach Inc., a nonprofit organiza-
tion that works to end hunger across the world. Day of Caring is an event that matches teams of volunteers with nonprofit agencies that serve Forsyth County citizens. The United Way of Forsyth County helps fund about 60 different programs in the community. The volunteers did yard work and painted at different locations throughout
the county. This year also marked the second year of the United Way Food Friday — where 60,000 dried, non-perishable meals were prepared by volunteer teams for distribution to the hungry in Forsyth County. Another 5,000 meals were packed for the hungry in Tanzania. For volunteer opportunities, visit www.UnitedWayForsyth.com.
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$200M road bond projects list finalized By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With the list of projects for the $200 million road bond finalized, the issue now will be left up to the voters to decide on Nov. 4. The ballot referendum question will not outline the
project list, which was approved at a work session last month and will be finalized on Sept. 20. The list includes five projects that the county will partner with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the federal government to complete, including widening the Ga. 400 freeway from
four lanes to six lanes (three each direction) from McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) to at least Bald Ridge Marina Road (Exit 15). Also part of the GDOT partnership, the county hopes to put in a new interchange at McGinnis Ferry Road and Ga.
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At whatever stage the project is, the money will be spent on each project either to acquire right-of-way, complete design or to complete construction.” JOHN CUNARD Forsyth County’s engineering director
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Someone tried to pose as an electric company representative and demand money for overdue bills, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident reports. On Aug. 28, the owner of Stroup Ingredient Resources, 6030 Bethelview Road, told deputies she got a call from a man claiming to be with Sawnee Electric. She said he threatened to disconnect the business’s power for lack of payment. The owner said she was not at the office to check the records, but she followed his instructions to avoid disconnection. She said she went to a convenience
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Woman charged with impersonating a police officer CUMMING, Ga. — A restaurant employee was suspicious of two women who came in flashing an “official looking badge,” according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. Sonya Abercrombie, 47, was charged with impersonating a police officer, a felony, and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center. An employee of Austin’s Tavern, 506 Lakeland Plaza, told deputies two women came into the restaurant about 11 p.m. Aug. 30 and introduced themselves as police officers. The employee said they flashed official looking police badges as identification. The women ordered two shots of alcohol and once they went into the bathroom, the manager called 911. When deputies arrived, one woman showed them a badge clipped on the outside of her purse. She told deputies she worked as a death investigator in Lumpkin County and
store and put $795 on a reloadable gift card. She called the man back and gave him the numbers to access the money on the card. Then, the man called back a few minutes later and asked for more money. At this time, she hung up and called 911. During the investigation, the suspect called the owner again. A deputy answered her phone and the caller hung up when he found out he was talking to law enforcement. Deputies were able to trace the location of the call to a strip mall in Marietta.
came to the area to pick up her friend, the woman with her. After investigation, the woman eventually said she was not a law enforcement officer.
Mailbox stolen out of ground CUMMING, Ga. — A woman came home to find her mailbox missing, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman in the 7000 block of Old Saddle Ridge Way told deputies she returned home at about 4 p.m. Aug. 28, and the mailbox was pulled out of the ground. Deputies said they saw fragments of concrete around the hole where the mailbox used to be. The woman said a lawn maintenance crew was at the property earlier that day, but they did not report anything about damaging the mailbox.
Possibly pregnant perp pinches products FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two suspects were seen grabbing items off the shelf and stuffing them in a large pink purse, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee of Walgreens, 2595 Peachtree Parkway, told
On the same day, the owner of Sawnee Quality Foods Inc., 3711 Melody Mizer Lane, told deputies she also got a call from a man claiming to be from Sawnee Electric. She said the caller threatened to turn off the power if she did not pay $500 for an overdue payment. The owner asked for a copy of the statement, but he said he could not produce one. The owner got off the phone and called Sawnee Electric directly and confirmed she did not have any outstanding payments.
deputies a “heavy set or possibly pregnant” woman and a man with a short goatee came in the store at about 2 p.m. Sept. 3. She watched from the mirror at the top of the wall and saw the two head straight to the aisle where the replacement razor blades are displayed. She said the man put the razor blade packs in the woman’s “big pink Nike purse.” When the employee confronted them about the empty razor blade shelf, she said the suspects became upset and left. After checking inventory, the employee said about nine packs of razorblades were missing, totaling about $280.
Wood pallets stolen from business CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole 50 wood pallets totaling $600 from the rear of a business, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee of Mystic Waters Pool and Spa, 4320 Settingdown Village Drive, told deputies she arrived at the store at about 9 a.m. Sept. 3 and saw the pallets missing. She contacted her business owner who said the pallets were not supposed to be removed. Deputies reviewed video
surveillance and saw two men in a red Ford Ranger drive behind the store at about 3 p.m. Sept. 1. The two suspects loaded the pallets in the truck and then took off.
Road rager crashes car into median CUMMING, Ga. — A witness called 911 after he watched two cars swerve in front of each other and crash into a median, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. Mark Derrico, 62, was charged with aggressive driving and erratic lane change, misdemeanors. Derrico was taken to Forsyth County Detention Center. At about 4:30 p.m. Aug. 29, a witness told deputies he saw the accident occur on Ga. 400 northbound near Buford Highway (Exit 14). He said he was driving behind a Nissan Altima and saw a Honda Civic change lanes in front of the Altima. The driver of the Altima drove “aggressively” and passed the Honda in the right lane. Then, the driver of the Altima changed lanes again and struck the Honda, which caused it to enter the median. The witness said the two cars struck each other a few mores time before stopping in the median.
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Cumming for DUI and reckless driving. ►► John Michael Lewis, 22, of Sugar Hill was arrested Sept. 6 on Bannister Road in Cumming for DUI and suspended license. ►► Dustin Don Williford, 24, of Lyons, Georgia, was arrested Sept. 6 on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Robert Lyle Frantz, 50, of Nicholson Road, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 6 on Martin Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Kevin Brown, 43, of Deville Street, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 30 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for DUI. ►► Kevin Charles Skaggs, 25, of Gentry Way, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 31 on Castleberry Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael William Cook, 55, of Karen Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 31 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Jeffery Earl Shumate, 30, of Mills Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 29 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for DUI, speeding, open container, and possession of a scheduled I and II controlled substance. ►► Ryan James Dee, 26, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 29 on Mountain View Drive in Cumming for DUI, reckless driving, expired license, possession of a scheduled II controlled substance, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. ►► Erin Elise Webb, 30, of Jonsway, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 29 on
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Metcam to address importance of manufacturing Oct. 4 factory tours to raise awareness of skilled career options By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A fabricator of sheet metal components located in south Forsyth County wants to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy. On Oct. 4, Metcam will draw attention to the many high-skill jobs available in manufacturing fields and assemblies for manufacturers who resell another company’s product under their own name and branding. Metcam, 305 Tidwell Circle in Alpharetta, joined a group of public and private organizations in the launch of the third annual Manufacturing Day. The company will host tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 4 at its manufacturing facility. “By participating in this year’s event, Metcam hopes to attract the interest of young people and technology-minded professionals from across North Georgia and get them excited about pursuing good-paying opportunities in an innovative
environment,” said Bruce Hagenau, president of Metcam. Manufacturing Day was designed to expand knowledge about and improve general public perception of manufacturing careers and manufacturing’s value to the U.S. HAGAN economy. In 2013, more than 834 events were held in schools and manufacturing facilities and more than 35,000 people participated. The Metcam open house will allow visitors a behind the scenes look at lean manufacturing principles that are employed in manufacturing to eliminate waste from processes and provide increased productivity and sustainable growth. “Guests will be introduced to a variety of lean manufacturing techniques and learn how Metcam has created a culture of employee involvement and continuous improvement, which has resulted in sig-
nificant waste reduction in our manufacturing and assembly processes,” Hagenau said. “We will demonstrate how Kaizen events conducted over the past year have resulted in changes that have improved our ability to meet our goal of delivering quality products on time to our customers.” The tour will conclude with a visit to the production control center where refreshments will be served and guests can learn more about careers in manufacturing. Tours are scheduled to begin every 15 minutes throughout the afternoon. Guests will be provided with safety glasses and hearing protection devices. Covered shoes (no sandals or high heels) are required. Educators and students are welcome, but students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parents or teachers; student groups of more than five persons must register in advance. For more information about Metcam, visit www.metcam.com.
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Bond: Continued from Page 1 400. Other projects include widening Ga. 371 (Post Road) from Ga. 9 to Kelly Mill Road; innovative intersection flow at Ga. 369 and Ga. 400; and widening Ga. 369 between Ga. 9 and Ga. 306. The county’s share in the partnership projects is $81 million. John Cunard, Forsyth County’s engineering director, said all projects will be ongoing and will be completed as quickly as they can. “They will all be fully funded if the bond passes,” Cunard said. “At whatever stage the project is, the money will be spent on each project either to acquire right-of-way, complete design or to complete
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CUMMING, Ga. — On Sept. 11, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance footage of the gunman who tried to attack the Forsyth County Courthouse. On June 6, just after 10 a.m. Dennis Ronald Marx, a self-described sovereign citizen, put on a gas mask,
armored vest and laid down homemade spike strips along Veterans Memorial Boulevard and East Main Street. Marx then drove through the sidewalk into the steps of the courthouse, guns blazing. The footage shows the brave actions of Deputy Daniel Rush, who ran under trees along the courthouse steps and engages and slows Marx long enough for his demise.
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Deputy Rush was shot on at them, had plastic flex ties, the leg and suffered a broken water and had at least two fibula and tibia. Rush was handguns with him. hailed a hero by Forsyth “He came in there County Sheriff Duane with the purpose Piper and the comof occupying the VIDEO ON munity. courthouse,” A H The video Sheriff Duane also shows how Piper told the Marx threw tear Forsyth Herald gas canisters in June. “It was along with ora full-frontal asSY ange canisters of sault.” T H H E R A L D. smoke before he’s The Georgia gunned down by Bureau of Invesdeputies. tigations is expected When deputies to finish its investigation searched his SUV, they learned soon, a spokesman for the Marx was firing an AR-15 rifle sheriff’s office said.
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County’s bond rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County leaders learned that Standard & Poor’s upgraded the county’s bond rating to the highest rating possible. The Standard & Poor’s rating increased from AA+ to AAA with a stable outlook. The county’s rating from Moody’s Investors Service remains Aaa with a stable outlook, the highest rating available from Moody’s. “The upgrade to our rating will certainly make our bonds even more attractive to investors,” said David Gruen, director of finance. “Having a high rating can also result in monetary savings on bonds in the future due to lower interest rates.” Standard & Poor’s cited a number of factors
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Suspect arrested in smoke shop crime spree Police say crew targeting tobacconists wide-ranging By JONATHAN COPSEY and HATCHER HURD NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Police say they have a suspect in custody who may be involved in as many as 30 storefront break-ins in 22 metro cities – several of them in North Fulton-Forsyth. The kicker is the crooks appear to be targeting exclusively cigar stores and vape shops. One of the early cigar stores hit was Blue Havana II, owned by Jim Luftman. And it was Luftman who alerted law enforcement agencies just how far-ranging crooks were operating, hitting only tobacconists and with the same M.O. When Luftman pulled into his strip center store on Ga. 9 just north of Alpharetta, Sept. 3, he saw his glass front door shattered and his heart sank. “I knew someone had broken into my store. I was just worried how much they took,” Luftman said. Fortunately, they did not touch the tobacco products. All the intruders were interested in was the cash register, which had its computer terminal cut and was gone. “On the security camera, you could see the guy get in and get out in less than 30 seconds,” Luftman said.
Security video outside showed a vehicle approach the storefront about 2 a.m. and make one pass slowly by. Then it came around a second time and the perpetrator got out of the car with a huge rock. He flung it MICKENS through the glass door, bouncing once off the floor and hitting a 6-foot humidor. “He never looked at anything. He went to cash register, cut the computer connection and was gone,” he said. “He did $5,000 or $6,000 in damage [to the door, floor and alarm system] besides taking the register. All that, and he only got $100.” Police suspect Lionel Eugene Mickens, 23, of Smyrna is responsible for the burglary and possibly others. He and a group of burglars have made their way around the metro area hitting tobacconists and similar, small stores – a “mom and pop” store, that can make for an easy target, said Roswell Police Officer Lisa Holland, a spokeswoman for the department. Holland said they had evidence linking Mickens to the crime. She would not disclose what this is, as it may be used to find the other people involved. Mickens was arrested Sept. 10 in Cobb County for a parole violation. Holland said he has a criminal history of burglary. “These types of businesses often
A security camera caught the image of the burglar throwing a rock through the glass door and coming into the Havana Blue II cigar store. Police say they have that man in custody now. don’t spend a lot of money on alarm systems and cameras,” she said. Some of the stores do have security cameras and have footage of several men breaking in. Holland said it was typical of these groups to have a driver waiting while another burglar hits the business. Tobacco stores seem to be a favorite mark for the burglars. When Luftman heard that other tobacco stores and one vape shop also
were hit in Alpharetta and Cumming, he knew the thieves were targeting these stores. “I started calling other stores in the area that I knew to see if they had been hit. When I found this was happening in a lot of places, I created a spreadsheet,” Luftman said. “I also called store owners to warn them. I would tell them to make sure their surveillance cameras were in good working order. And I told them to leave the tills of the cash register open so they wouldn’t take the register with them.” Luftman said he also shared his spreadsheet with local law enforcement agencies to show them the breadth and depth of the crime sprees. It showed that in just 19 days from Aug. 21 to Sept. 10, crooks had raided 28 stores in 22 cities crisscrossing the metro area from as far north as Cartersville in Bartow County; as far east as Dacula and Lawrenceville in Gwinnett; as far south as Newnan in Coweta; and in the west to Douglasville in Douglas and Canton and Holly Springs in Cherokee. Luftman said he had talked with the Cigar Merchant store in Roswell just the day before that store was burgled. As it happened, it was that burglary that led to the arrest of Mickens. Roswell police say they found “specific evidence” at the Cigar Merchant scene that led them to their suspect. Police are still hunting other suspects since video surveillance cameras show the perpetrator had accomplices who drove him to the crime scenes.
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Cornerstone finalist for STEM Education Awards FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, announced Sept. 8 that Cornerstone Schools was named as a finalist in the middle school category for the 2014 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Awards. TAG’s third STEM Education Awards recognize schools, programs and companies for outstanding efforts and achievements in supporting and promoting STEM education in the state. “The faculty and staff work extremely hard to ensure that the students are equipped with the skills needed to be innovators, engineers and inventors,” said science teacher Julie
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Longhorns rollover Gladiators in win JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Lambert Longhorns returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and went on to a 41-7 victory over the Johns Creek Gladiators on Sept. 5, in the Region 6-AAAAAA opener for both teams. Jeremy Johnson, who opened the game with a touchdown, also scored on a kickoff return after the Gladiators’ only score of the game late in the opening period. Johnson also halted a Johns Creek scoring threat in the second quarter with an interception in the end zone. Johns Creek’s defense didn’t roll over, however, and plugged gaps and closed down running lanes along the Lambert offensive line most of the night. Persistence finally paid off though for the Lambert running game allowing two trips to the endzone for running back Trevor O’Brien for his first scores as a Longhorn. Blown coverage’s in the Gladiator defensive backfield helped ignite Lambert’s passing game with quarter back Reid Martin hurling a deep arc-
Trevor O’Brien, [2], avoids a tackle during Lambert’s victory over Johns Creek.
Tanner Hall, [6], hauls in a pass for QB Reid Matin for a touchdown. ing pass to wide receiver Tanner Hall for six more points. Hall further added to his resume’ by kicking extra points for the ‘Horns in this matchup. In a true team effort the rock solid defense from Lambert erected a formidable front assisted by DL Brandon Hardee
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Keep Forsyth County Beautiful honors ‘Green Schools’ Celebrates 20th anniversary with banquet CUMMING, Ga. — On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Keep Forsyth County Beautiful celebrated their 20th anniversary at their annual celebration and recognition banquet at Lanier Tech Conference Center. Many Forsyth County School System educators, students and administrators were honored. Sixteen schools were also recognized as “Green Schools” for their dedication to recycling, litter reduction, beautification and protecting the environment. The mission of Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is to cooperate with government, businesses, schools, civic organizations and citizens in a joint effort to improve beautification, litter reduction and recycling.
Winners: • Group of the Year: South Forsyth High National Honor Society • Student of the Year: Hannah Testa, Kelly Mill Elementary • Volunteer of the Year: Chris Webb, South Forsyth High • Educator of the Year: Dr. Ken Fahey, North Forsyth High • Administrator of the Year: Dr. Lynne Castleberry, Whitlow
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a neighbor text-messaged Bochonko, saying she found a stray dog in her backyard. Bochonko and her daughter drove over to search for the animal. “I’m kind of known as the resident dog person,” Bochonko said. Tramp, named because she was discovered under a trampoline and for the movie, “Lady and the Tramp,” had visible injuries, including eye infections and a broken leg. Bochonko and friends thought that Tramp was hit by a car. But after an examination, Dr. Bill Avra at Forsyth Animal Hospital, learned that Tramp had suffered a bullet wound to his rear, which shattered his femur. Tramp sustained injuries from at least two different guns, a Ruger 22 and a shotgun, perhaps a month before
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Studio West Productions presents ‘Big Fish, the Musical!’ CUMMING, Ga. — West Forsyth High School’s award winning Studio West Productions has announced its fall production, the Georgia premier of “Big Fish, the Musical!” “‘Big Fish’ is a thoroughly entertaining family show, perfect for all ages,” said Director Eric Gray. “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you might even dance in your seat.” “Big Fish” is a Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa (“The Addams Family,” “The Wild Party”) and a new book by screenwriter John August (“Big Fish,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”). “It is filled with toe tapping dance numbers and visually stunning special effects,” Gray said. “The students have worked very hard to make the characters believable in this whimsical, imaginative production.” Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some. Edward’s incredible, largerthan-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his
If you go What: “Big Fish the Musical!” Where: 4155 Drew Road in Cumming When: Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $8 to $12 devoted wife Sandra. But their son, Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, “Big Fish” is an extraordinary new Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theater – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself. “I think ‘Big Fish’ will take audiences on a journey from reality and fantasy,” Gray said, “and may just have them questioning which is which.” –Aldo Nahed
Fall concert at Sexton Hall Oct. 5 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Senior Services is preparing for the changing season by hosting “Autumn’s Refrain: A Fall Concert.” “We are excited to be hosting the fifth concert in our 2014 concert series,” Senior Services Director Judy Theilman said. “We are anticipating another great turnout for this event.” The concert will be held from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115
Chloe Road, just off of Sharon Road between Peachtree Parkway and Old Atlanta Road. The concert will feature live music by the Sounds of Sawnee concert band. Light refreshments are included in the admission price. The cost is $5 in advance and $8 at the doors, which open at 2 p.m. on Oct. 5. For more information, call 770-781-2178. –Aldo Nahed
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The event will feature a short book writing presentation, a meet and greet as well as a question and answer session with the authors and a book signing. Five authors are scheduled to appear: Dianna Love, Adrienne Giordano, Mary Buckham, Tracey Devlyn and Hildie McQueen. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required to attend the event. For more information and to register, call 770-781-2178. –Aldo Nahed
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Musical duo sponsoring meals for Facebook likes ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A pair of North Fulton-based teen musicians will be feeding the hungry abroad through social media. Singer Abbey Kochman, an eighth-grader at Autrey Mill Middle School, and guitarist Dudley Merriam, an eighth-grader at Northwestern Middle School, have been playing together for nearly two years. The duo signed on to be one of SERV International’s supporting artists. SERV feeds the hungry in Kenya and the Dominican Republic with a dehydrated food product fortified with vitamins, soy protein and nutrients. As supporting artists, the duo will sponsor one meal for every “like” they receive on their Facebook page during the month of September. The musicians came in second place in Atlanta Parent’s Most Talented Kids content
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6-year-old develops reading app concept JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Learn to Read Adventures, an app and book series that puts the reader in the story, is in its last stages of testing before hitting the Apple Store. The app concept was developed by 6-year-old James O’Donnell, who is in second grade at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Johns Creek. O’Donnell told his parents that to enjoy reading, a story would need to have four items: he wanted to be in the story, it must have a “choose your own adventure” format, he wanted to go to real places with pictures and he would have to “find something cool” in the story. Learn to Read Adventures is a series of “choose your own path” stories that take the young readers on adventures to real places around the globe. After downloading the app, the readers can enter their names so they are in the story. With the format, the user can learn good habits while developing reading skills. The stories will also be available as personalized printed books. Products will be available for purchase to support artisans from the stories’ locations, and a portion of the proceeds will go to protect the natural lands where the stories are set. Applications to test the app are already available on the website. For more information, visit www.learntoreadadventures.com.
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Window cleaning owner recognized for top sales ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Jon Mittleman, owner of the local Fish Window Cleaning, was recognized for top sales at the annual Fish Window Cleaning Convention in St. Louis, Missouri on Aug. 2. “My staff and I take pride in the fact that we are growing the business every day,” Mittleman said. Mittleman, who serves the greater Atlanta area, added over 500 accounts in 2013. “Success doesn’t happen overnight,” said Mike Merrick, chief executive officer of Fish. “Meeting people daily and building relationships in the community is what makes Fish owners so successful.” For more, visit www.fishwindowcleaning.com.
Local CEO Melanie Romanaux accepts top fundraiser award ROSWELL, Ga. — On Sept. 2, Melanie Romanaux, CEO of Somedia, accepted the prestigious Top Fundraiser Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She also hosted a reception for friends, colleagues and media at Osteria Mattone in historic Roswell, where she will also present a check to LLS. Romanaux, has been with the cause since 2011, participated in the Man and Woman of the and campaign this year.
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From left: Fulton County Commissioner-elect Bob Ellis; Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann; state Rep. Wendell Willard; Milton City Councilmember Karen Thurman; Al Nash, North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; Dene Sheheane, Georgia Tech; Bill Nusbaum, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute; state Rep. Mark Hamilton; Lauren Thompson, I. Technical Services; Bud Peterson, Georgia Tech; state Sen. Brandon Beach and Michael Thompson, I. Technical Services.
Ga. Tech’s president tours Alpharetta facility ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson visited I. Technical Services, an Alpharetta manufacturing company. Joined by state and local community leaders, the group met with the company’s leadership and toured the Alpharetta facility to discuss its partnership with Georgia Tech’s business outreach organization, the Enterprise Innovation Institute.
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Firehouse Subs opens second Cumming location CUMMING, Ga. — Firehouse Subs announced the grand opening of its second location in Cumming on Aug. 22. The fast casual restaurant chain, founded by former firefighting brothers, is decorated with firefighter memorabilia from the Forsyth County Fire Department. The restaurant, located at 905 Marketplace Blvd., is run by Brett Black, who owns two other Firehouse Subs restaurants in Georgia. Black said he’s excited to continue feeding the fire in “the Peach State.”
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Youfit Health Clubs opened a new club at 935 North Point Drive in Alpharetta. The new location will be Youfit’s 10th North Georgia club. Grand opening specials include registration fees reduced from $39 to $1 during the first month, and free fitness assessments with a per-
Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@forsythherald.com sonal trainer. Rick Berks, the founder and president of Youfit Health Clubs, said the company is for the average person who just wants to stay in shape, with no long-term contracts or salespeople pressuring customers to join. “We’re building clubs for people who are tired of the trauma and drama of the usual health club,” Berks said. “We believe a health club should be a place to get rid of your tension, not add to it.”
Roswell Yoga Life comes to historic district
ROSWELL, Ga. — A new yoga studio is now open in historic Roswell, at 408 South Atlanta St. Roswell Yoga Life (RYL) encourages people to live their best life through a personal yoga practice. The studio offers diverse yoga styles taught by dynamic teachers to accompany all clients. Classes are held seven days a week and include slow-flowing Yin Yoga, Power Yoga (heated and non-heated), pre-natal, kids’ and teen yoga, as well as workshops to enrich the mind, body and spirit. RYL donates to local nonprofits monthly through a contribution-based Karma Yoga class to “Do Yoga, Do Good.” Gretchen Griffin, owner of Roswell Yoga Life, said her mission is to bring health, wellness and create space for creating community in Roswell. “Everyone can practice yoga, and RYL is here to support you in creating a yoga practice that brings out the possibility in your life,” Griffin said. The first month of unlimited classes costs $49. Visit www.roswellyogalife.com for more information.
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Local company revamps website ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Old-Fashioned Electric announced the launch of its new website, which features educational resources on things like property value benefits from electrical repairs, home generators and other tips. “Our website’s informative and professional article sections are there to help everybody – not just our Old-Fashioned Electric customers,” said Scott Clanton, the Old-Fashioned Electric owner. “The depth of knowledge and resources is 100 percent unbiased, concise and free to all.” Old-Fashioned Electric is at 3442 Francis Road in Alpharetta. For more information, visit www. oldfashionedelectric.com.
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ALIVE AFTER FIVE
Enjoy live music, games, food trucks and more at the Alive After Five event. This event is held every third Thursday of the month, and the last one will be in October. Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5-9 p.m. Historic Roswell. 929 Canton St., Roswell. Please visit aliveafterfiveroswell.com or email info@aliveafterfiveroswell. com.
suicide, and the Cambridge Football program. Friday, Sept. 19 beginning at 5 p.m. Chukkar Farm. 1140 Liberty Grove Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 770667-2883 or visit CHS Bear Growl on Facebook.
THEATRE: THE HILLARY GAME PREVIEW
CAMBRIDGE BEAR GROWL “LET IT GO” CONCERT
Local YouTube sensation Riley Biederer will headline the Cambridge Bear Growl “Let It Go” concert. Other local artists featured include Madison Parks, Sugar on the Dashboard, Maggie Schneider, In Trouble, Keep It Simple, and Christina Wood. Proceeds will benefit the Will-to-Live Foundation that supports events, activities and other organizations that help raise awareness and prevention of teen
48TH ANNUAL ROSWELL ARTS FESTIVAL
The Hillary Game is a live, psychological thriller about one of the most significant moral issues of our time: drone warfare. During a covert training exercise, two cryptic operators confront the awesome, godlike power of controlling a fleet of unmanned war machines in this fast-paced, complex adventure. Tickets are $12. Show times are Wednesday - Friday, Sept. 17- 20. 7 Stages Theater. 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. Please call 404-5237647.
Enjoy live music while browsing art pieces at the 48th annual Roswell Arts Festival. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. There will be original crafts, children’s activities and food. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking and shuttle is free by Roswell City Hall. Historic Town Square. 617 Atlanta St., Roswell. Please visit roswellartsfestival.com.
will be a new theme each day. Crafts begin at 2:30 p.m., movies begin at 3 p.m. All ages are welcome. Crafts will be themed with each movie and all is included with general admission. Monday through Friday, Sept. 15-19. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. Please call 770992-2055.
A STORY OF CRIPPLED HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR’
Kevin Horgan, author of the book, ‘The March of the 18th’ will be giving a lecture on invalid soldiers in the Civil War. The lecture will be on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the talk begins at 7. Admission is $5 and complimentary refreshments are available. Barrington Hall. 535 Barrington Hall Dr., Roswell. Please call 770-640-3855.
JJ WEEKS BAND AT J OHNS CREEK CHURCH
From Macon, the JJ Weeks Band will be performing at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Their top ten single, “Let Them See You,” is currently being played on all three Atlanta area Christian radio stations. Admission is free. Sunday, Sept. 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please call 770-813-9009 or visit jcpcusa.org.
COMMUNITY COUNTRY FAIR
Come one, come all to the Community Country Fair at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. There will be activities for children, crafts, artisan market and entertainment. Sample award-winning Smokesouth BBQ and Kona Ice. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Satruday Sept. 20. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Please visit www.AlpharettaPres.com
FREE COMPOSTING CLASS
Learn how to create your own compost in this combined classroom and outside session. The class will cover the major steps involved, required ingredients, hot vs. cold composting and more. Saturday, Sept. 20, 9-10:30 a.m. Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Building. 1790 Hembree Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 678297-6200 to register. and will feature a short book writing presentation, a meet and greet and a book signing. Five authors will be there: Dianna Love, Adrienne Giordano, Mary Buckham, Tracey Devlyn and Hildie McQueen. Friday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sexton Hall Enrichment Center. 2115 Chloe Rd., Cumming. Please call 770-7812178 to register.
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Welcome to the Double Cupp Diner on Highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, North Carolina. It’s a great place to rest a spell, enjoy a slice of pie and a piping hot cuppa joe. The fellas from the gas station next door will be stopping in for a visit with the lovely Cupp sisters, to play their high octane blend of countrywestern, bluegrass, and rock & roll packed with entertaining toe-tappers about life, love, and good times along the American roadside. Wednesday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Sept. 20. Showtimes run until the end of September. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-641-1260.
EVENTS: FALL BREAK CRAFT AND VIEW
Join in the fun at the Discovery Center during the week of Fall Break for daily crafts and movies. There
Come out and watch the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars with friends and family. The 2014 Edition of Cole Bros. Circus celebrates 130 years of circus history with a special show reprising legendary circus acts of the past along with featuring the talents of cirque nouveau artists. Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 18. Oconee Heritage Park. 2543 Macon Hwy./Hwy. 441., Farmington. Please call 1-800796-5672.
KEEPER BOOKS TOUR Forsyth County Senior Services is inviting adults ages 50+ who enjoy a good book to the Keeper Books Tour. The event is free
24TH ANNUAL SANDY SPRINGS LIGHTNING 10K/5K
The Sandy Springs Lightning 10K/5K is a USATF certified road race celebrating its 24th year as the official start to the Sandy Springs Festival. The Peachtree Road Race qualifier features a fast, flat course through beautiful, tree-lined residential Sandy Springs. The Sandy Springs Lightning features a family-friendly 5k and 10k, with awards for both, and a special stroller division. Participants will also enjoy post-race festivities including food, beverages, and sponsor booths and activities, plus free admission to the Sandy Springs Festival with your race shirt. Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sandy Springs United Methodist Church Activities Center. 86 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Sandy Springs. Please call 404-851-9111 or visit sandyspringslightning.com.
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Drake House, Van Michael Salon team up ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Drake House has a new partnership with Van Michael Salon. A key tenant to the new Avalon development in Alpharetta, brothers Van and Michael Council, principals of the Van Michael Salon, selected the Drake Closet resale boutique in downtown Alpharetta as their charity partner. “When we open a new salon, we like to develop a relationship with a local charity,” said Van Council. “Mayor David Belle Isle put us in contact with the Drake House and the Drake Closet and showed us the great work they do to support homeless families in the area.” Van Michael Salon will be a lead sponsor in the upcoming “Walk this Way” Fashion Show, hosted by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. Their stylists will be working on hair and makeup for the keynote speakers, including a recent Drake House graduate. “We are thrilled to have been selected as a recipient of their philanthropy in the Alpharetta community. Van Michael Salon will be overwhelmingly received here in this area, and they have a passion for the work that we are doing to serve families in need,” said Drake House Executive Director Kathy Swahn. “This partnership is just a beginning. Van and Michael have several great ideas on how we might partner down the road.” The salon will open Oct. 30. A percentage of the salon’s sales for the first month in Avalon will go to support the
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The Drake House has partnered with Van Michael Salon. From left are Van Council, Kimberly Jackson, Michael Council and Kathy Swahn. Brothers Van and Michael Council are the owners of Van Michael Salon. Jackson is the Drake Closet manager and Swahn is the executive director of the Drake House. Drake Closet, as well as serving as a drop-off location for gently used ladies’ clothing and accessories to fill their racks. Additionally, they are in talks to feature original artwork from the teens
in residence at the Drake House in the Avalon location. The Drake House provides shortterm crisis housing, support, education and empowerment to homeless
mothers and their children. For more information or for tickets to the upcoming fashion show, go to www.thedrakehouse.org. —Jonathan Copsey
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Sweet tabby needs home The Montgomery family participated in last year’s Atlanta Walk to Remember to honor their lost loved one.
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Walk helps families remember the little miracles they’ve loved and lost SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – The 10th annual Atlanta Walk to Remember, presented by Northside Hospital, will be Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Heritage Sandy Springs. The free event aims to raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. Parents, families, friends and health care professionals are encouraged to attend and remember the babies that they’ve loved and lost. “The Atlanta Walk to Remember is an opportunity for parents to commemorate their loss with the support of family and friends,” said Melissa Petersen, clinician, Northside Hospital H.E.A.R.T. Strings Perinatal Bereavement Office. “Many people join this community not by choice but by circumstance. It is a great day to come together not only to remember but to celebrate our babies.” October is National SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This year, Gov. Nathan Deal will also announce October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in Georgia, and a representative from the governor’s office will be at the event to read the
proclamation. Each year, more than 250 people participate in the Atlanta Walk to Remember, which is filled with special, commemorative activities. The walk begins with a short program and is followed by a three-quarter-mile walk through the park. Anyone whose life has been touched by perinatal loss is invited to participate. Elle and Mark Montgomery of Lawrenceville have been attending the Atlanta Walk to Remember for three years. After years of meeting with fertility specialists, baby Luke was to be their little miracle. However, problems developed at 24 weeks into Elle’s pregnancy and Luke was delivered via an emergency cesarean section on April 12, 2010. He lived just 12 days. “We want to keep our memory of Luke alive, and to honor his life,” said Elle about why she and her family participate in the event, “Every year, our family attends and acknowledges that Luke is a part of our lives, whether he is here or not.” –Vallari Bhave
United Way receives $34K donation FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — AT&T presented United Way of Forsyth County with a generous corporate gift of $34,046.85. From left, AT&T Regional Director Paul Chambers and AT&T employee and United Way Board member Brad Collins present the company’s corporate gift to United Way of Forsyth County Executive Director Ruth Goode and United Way Board members and Forsyth County Commissioners Cindy Mills and Brian Tam. –Aldo Nahed
Grey Beard is a sweet, gentle male gray tabby, about a year-and-a-half old, who needs his forever home. He and his brother were brought in as kittens. He has been in the Humane Society program for months and needs to find a family who will love him. He is shy and will need a
patient person, who can give him space as well as plenty of love. Once he feels safe and secure, he will be a loving companion for anyone. He’s in a loving foster home but he needs a home to call his own. If you would like to meet this beautiful boy, please email catprograms@forsythpets.org.
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International peacekeeper from Russia visits Alpharetta The Rev. Victor Ignatenkov to speak at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Rev. Victor Ignatenkov’s grandfather was executed in Russia during the 1930s for his faith. Now a senior presbyter or bishop of the Smolensk region of Russia, Ignatenkov is coming to Alpharetta to talk about the church in post-soviet Russia. He and his family lived through the persecution of Soviet times, when Christians were denied many educational and employment opportunities, and the church was forbidden to practice any social ministry. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, churches in Russia began to look beyond their walls and reach out to those who suffered, including their former persecutors. Today, as pastor of Central Baptist Church in the city of Smolensk, Ignatenkov is engaged in many ministries of reconciliation, including an orphanage ministry and rehabilitation ministry. Ignatenkov will share his extraordinary experiences with American
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Emory University ATLANTA – Kyle Winchester graduated with honors from Emory University Law School in May and completed the Bar Exam July 31. While at Emory, he was a national moot court finalist and was an executive editor for ELLSCAP.
Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Andy Winchester graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in public administration with a minor in business from Samford University in Birmingham and is employed with Piedmont Office Realty Trust in the At-
citizens during a week-long visit to the United States as part of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, which seeks to help people understand the peace and justice concerns of others around the world, while giving insights to those in their own communities. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (APC) will host Ignatenkov from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1. On Sunday, Sept. 28, Ignatenkov will speak during APC’s 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. The public is welcome to attend, meet Ignatenkov and hear him discuss “The Church in Post-Soviet Russia.” During his visit to Alpharetta, Ignatenkov will also meet with local civic organizations such as Alpharetta Rotary Club, North Fulton Community Charities and the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA. “Victor Ignatenkov will open our eyes and hearts to the work of the church in the larger world. We are very excited to host him,” said the Rev. Oliver Wagner, senior pastor at APC.
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Mercer University MACON, Ga. – The following local students were named to the President’s List or Dean’s List at Mercer University for the spring 2014 semester. President’s List: Samuel Arrington of Alpharetta, Anum Virani of Duluth, Utkarsh Parwal of Johns Creek, Ramupriya Vaithi of Johns Creek, Ralph Corser of Alpharetta, Lisa Johnson of Alpharetta, Jennifer Champagne of Cumming, Emily Farlow of Cumming, Natalie Biel of Cumming, Alissa Gauger of Alpharetta, Lindsay Dixon of Milton, Kaylie Murphy of Roswell and Katherine Stonebraker of Roswell. Dean’s List: Taylor Droke of Roswell, Ashley Gillfillan of Alpharetta, Sally Idehen of
The Rev. Victor Ignatenkov, a senior presbyter from Smolensk, Russia, will be a guest of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church to tell about his religious experiences in his homeland. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church is at 180 Academy St. in the heart of downtown Alpharetta. For more infor-
Alpharetta, Kirby Southard of Alpharetta, Megan Mandula of Alpharetta, Michael Wagner of Alpharetta, Salman Doraney of Duluth, Oluwatosin Aguebor of Alpharetta, Lawrence King of Roswell, Kevin Alexander of Johns Creek, Chandani Suthar of Roswell and Eric Nyquist of Alpharetta. Monique Singhal of Duluth, JiYoung Ham of Cumming, Britney DeRosa of Cumming, Caleb Maier of Milton, Erica O’Neal of Milton, Emily Cotter of Roswell, Abigail Jacobs of Johns Creek, Patricia Surber of Alpharetta, Victoria Surber of Alpharetta, Claudia Luna Priego of Duluth, Kyleigh Hucaluk of Alpharetta, Aishwarya Sasidharen of Johns Creek and Kimberly Vater of Alpharetta. Jean De Vasconcelos of Roswell, Bridget Pettit of Johns Creek, Keirsten
mation on Ignatenkov’s visit, contact the church office at 770-751-0033, or visit www.alpharettapres.com.
Thomas of Alpharetta, Janet Richards of Alpharetta, Tyler Burnham of Cumming, Emily Caton of Cumming, Lisa Johnson of Johns Creek, Leslie Franklin of Roswell, Sonia Qassamali of Duluth, Nina Marinelli of Alpharetta, Jennifer Quintero of Cumming, Colin Massa of Suwanee and Jinwon Park of Suwanee. Ryan Askew of Suwanee, Brielle Scutt of Suwanee, Gretja Otten of Suwanee, Katherine Parow of Suwanee, Sarah Kashin of Suwanee, Jaclyn Maida of Suwanee, Gaynell Martin of Suwanee and Vyvyann Pham of Suwanee.
University of Georgia ATHENS, Ga. – The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi an-
nounced that Stephanie Lord of Duluth was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Lord was initiated at the University of Georgia.
Coastal Carolina University CONWAY, S.C. – Megan Fitzwater of Cumming graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marine science. Fitzwater was among some 305 candidates for graduation at Coastal Carolina University’s summer 2014 commencement ceremonies.
Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The
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Varsity: Continued from Page 20 following local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the 2014 spring semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville. Alpharetta: Haley Albright, Jenna Allenson, Shirain Banner, Gabrielle Banzon, Bailey Beckham, Nicholas Borain, Laura Buffa, Nicholas Burgess, Robert Coats, Kelly Collins, Brittany Danzig, Lauren Darrow, Angelica Doyle, Ryan Etheredge, Alexis Farmer, Rory Filberg and Jenna Forte. Alanna Gardner, Victoria Gleeson, Carly Goldstone, Brett Grauss, Hannah Hernandez, Victoria Humphrey, Brittany Kortokrax, Keegan Liff, Blake Mayo, Blake Miller, Kelly Miller, Sarah Murray, Monica Nufio, Victoria Ohmer, Ashton Passino, Hailee Pekarek and Matthew Perry. Sara Peuster, Hollyn Phelps, Samantha Pineda, Meghan Proctor, Casey Puett, Anass Ribeiro, Helenna
Rogers, Benjamin Seiden, Griffin Smith, Stacy Spector, Karley Speer, Karlyn Stanback, Alex Steinbaum, Nicholas Stonaker, Shannon Stonecheck and Aubrey Strack. Justin Suda, Olivia Suda, Joshua Taylor, Caroline Thomas, Kendal Tomasin, Tyler Whitehouse, Savannah Wiley and Ashton Woodall. Cumming: Haley Ashworth, Viviana Betancurt, Madison Bitzer, Brittany Bowes, Jennifer Brogden, Kimberly Chambers, Katherine Davis, Connor Evans, Sarah Fogg, Samantha Fort, Rebecca Garrison, Matthew Gilbo, Camille Godbold, Sean Groark, Michelle Higgins, Corey Hitchings and Elizabeth Hubbard. Ashley Jernigan, Kristin Karschner, Natalee Laye, Matthew Leblanc, Isaac McAninch, Gabriel McCabe, Cailen Merritt, Megan Murphy, Sydney Niemi, Mary Catherine Olive, Sofia Papa, Lindsay Petrey, Jhadelys Reyes, Kodyanil Rodriguez, Davis Ryman, Curtis Stallings and Beverly Tessmer. Duluth: Christina Bignotti, Michael Caplan,
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COMMUNITY Zubin Irani, Megan Mays, Sally Sockwell, Christopher Stuart, Moriah Thomas and Kathryn Watson. Johns Creek: William Clifton, Daniel Conner, Taylor Dukes, Chloe Eng, Stevie Jacobson, Jonathan Kass, Wesley Lemons, Bryan Mays, Joseph Owens, Natalie Rames, Kelly Rankin, Melissa Rankin, Kelly Rockers, Kelsey Schaive, Kevin Schink, Rachel Sullivan, Richard Tatgenhorst, Kendall Taylor and Lauren Weissman. Milton: Astrid Arciniegas, Nicholas Chmura, Erica Eubanks, Erin Patrick, Rachel Plate, Ian Roberts and Phillip Speer.
forsythherald.com | Forsyth Herald | Sepetember 17, 2014 | 21 Roswell: Ori Adar, Michelle Alber, Edward Bartlett, Daniel Bazemore, Ashley-Aziel Bradley, James Butcher, Lucy Butcher, Zachary Chandler, Rebecca Cherry, Caroline Clark, Charlotte Cook, Lindsay Davis, Parker Davis, Kelly Garcia, Cassady Harkins, Sarah Hart, Tyler Hart and Shelby Hatcher. John Humphrys, Kathryn Jacobs, Suzanne Keim, Natalie Lampert, Caroline Long, Madison Lord, Allie Micheli, Andrew Nolan, Chloe Parker, Brooke Pearson, Nicole Poske, Colleen Purdy, Kelley Quinn, Victoria Rookes, Marcus Rutte, Brandon Schultheis, Connor
Sova, Ryan Stanley, Brooke Torres, Veronica Ulicny, Natalie Wyche and Jacob Zawoysky. Suwanee: Alexander Adamczyk, Samantha Baker, Morgan Barnhardt, Tyler Carroll, Katherine Cryan, Mateusz Debczynski, Andrew Doris, Emily Edmond, Sara Etelalahti, Kaelyn Farrell, Rebecca Foster, Aliyah Gilenson and Bennett Gualdoni. Ashlyn Hogg, Kyle Kinsler, Rachael Kutuk, Jackson Lucas, Nicole McGarrell, Hayden Melson, Angela Moreland, Sydney O’Neill, Steven Scudder, Cassidy Shaw and Andrew Westbrook.
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Commuter Craft aims to get consumers excited about aviation By ALDO NAHED aldo@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — “Are you building a flying car?” a lot of people ask Richard Hogan, the founder of Commuter Craft. Hogan said he’s quick to correct them. “We’re not building a flying car, we have built a roadable aircraft,” Hogan said. Hogan’s intent was to build a really good airplane, but one that you go to your garage to get when you’re ready to fly. With Hogan’s aircraft, you pack your plane, pull out of your garage and then drive 15 minutes to an airport, where you take off and fly 800 miles at 200 miles per hour to your destination. After you land, you don’t have to get a rental car. You simply keep your belongings inside the aircraft, fold the wings and drive it to see family, friends or a business client. Hogan, of Woodstock, has been using the Georgia Model Aviators airfield in north Forsyth County to test his kit-built composite two-seat airplane. “Our plan is to sell this as a kit first, because as long as people build 51 percent of the airplane themselves, then it qualifies under a category that Federal Aviation Administration set up years ago,” Hogan said. The goal is to have people build the kit at their facility on the north side of Atlanta. This is an all-composite airplane, meaning that there isn’t a lot of setting and cutting.
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Instead, the assemblage is put together similar to a plastic model that a lot of people build as kits. The process will take about three weeks to complete. The consumer can then take the aircraft home and place the engine and flight instruments. “In a couple months, they can be flying,” Hogan said. Traditionally, home-built aircraft took years for people to build, and that is part of what Commuter Craft wants to change. “We want to make it reasonable for someone to build an airplane at home,” he said. The kit price is $45,000 and consumers will have to buy an engine and some additional parts. People are going to spend about $100,000 to $120,000 doing a really good job at building this, Hogan said. “From a practical standpoint, when you’re going to build an airplane, you try to do a good job and make sure you got all the instruments that you need to take it cross country,” he said. A new airplane comparable to the Commuter Craft can run a consumer up to $500,000. “They can get a lot more airplane for the money with our roadable aircraft,” Hogan said. Hogan said he started working on the multi-vehicle platform about 10 years ago and really settled on a prototype about six years ago when he and his team tried to redefine the flying car. “They were thinking of it
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Richard Hogan, founder of Commuter Craft. wrong,” he said. “The idea is not to make a car fly, but to make a really good airplane and then have that airplane capable of driving it.” They have flown their prototypes secretly for years and in July, at the AA Airventure Oshkosh 2014 in Wisconsin, they unveiled their product in front of half a million people. “We got a wonderful reception,” Hogan said. “The people up there were very supportive of it.” The aircraft will be launch-
ing to the general public in about a year and a half. “The concept was that we could not compromise on the performance of the airplane, and that’s something that no one could get a car to do,” he said. The initial aircraft offering has a standard-type of 185-horsepower engine, which will approach 170 miles per hour and have a useful load around 700 pounds. On the ground, it’s all electric powered, Hogan said. Consumers will have two
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Community gardens – a place to grow together ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Community gardens have a rich history in the United States, dating back to the late 1800s. During times of national crisis such as the Great Depression, community gardens provided a means for people to grow their own food and be more self-sufficient. At war times, the government promoted community gardens to supplement and increase the national food supply and improve morale – the most well-known being the Victory Gardens of World War II. During the 1970s financial crisis, many of the larger cities were left with vacant, deserted lots. These neglected areas were an eyesore to the communities and inspired, industrious groups began to turn these barren wastelands into thriving, productive greenspaces. The urban garden was born. In recent years, we have again seen an upswing in community gardens and they are playing an important role in the local food movement. One of the key issues in the local food movement is the lack of understanding about what has been lost with industrialized farming. Monocultures (growing a single crop over many years) and GMOs (genetically modified organisms) that are supplying a lot of the food in the United States are not sustainable and extremely detrimental to our planet as a whole. Community gardens are places where people who have never grown food before or lack a suitable space to do so can come and plant the vegetables or herbs of their choosing. It is an incredible experience to plant your first seed, watch it sprout and grow and then be able to harvest and eat the fruits of your labor. Many community gardens follow organic practices (not using pesticides, chemicals or GMO seeds). They are a great place to learn about these methods and gain an understanding of why these practices are so important. If you are already a gardener, you probably know that it can be a solitary pursuit and at times you may find yourself seeking fellow gardeners to share your challenges and successes with. Community gardens can be a great place to meet others with similar interests. It is also a great place to learn about gardening,
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and experienced gardeners are more than happy to share their knowledge with new gardeners. Many gardens organize activities such as workdays, charity events and social gatherings. They are also an important place for children to learn about gardening. At the Alpharetta Community Garden, a children’s demonstration garden plot was created with this in mind. Alice Wood, who comanages the garden, created this interactive area where kids can learn about vegetables and other things you may find in a garden. There are signs that ask the kids to find things and pick things. In this way, kids learn their way around a garden and most importantly where their food comes from. In community gardens, neighbors come together to share a vision, encourage each other and connect to their food in the most natural way possible – to grow it yourself. To learn more about community gardens in your area, visit: https://communitygarden. org/.
Q & A with Kate Tunison
Co-manager of the Alpharetta Community Garden I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Kate Tunison about community gardens. Along with her co-manager Alice Wood, Tunison manages the Alpharetta Community Garden located in Wills Park. What in your view is the importance of community gardens? Tunison: Community gardens allow people to connect with nature, bring people with common interests together and give you the opportunity to get to know others in your community. There is such a sense of accomplishment in growing and producing a garden. How did you become in-
The Alpharetta Community Garden is located in Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road. volved with the Alpharetta Community Garden? Tunison: I have always loved gardening and did not have a sunny location in my yard. I signed up for a plot after reading about it in the local newspaper and it took me almost three years to work my way up to the top of the waiting list. How does the Alpharetta Community Garden work? Tunison: Each of the raised bed plots are leased by individuals who are residents of either Alpharetta or Milton. We have 37 plots, three of which are “enabled” plots. Each gardener is responsible for planting and tending their own plot, volunteering at least five hours of community service time to the ACG each year and volunteering some time during one of our three garden workdays. What challenges have you faced managing the
garden? Tunison: We have a great group of interested gardeners, especially the newer gardeners – it’s a joy to experience their enthusiasm. It’s really an honor to be a manager at the ACG, so I don’t view anything as a real challenge – just an opportunity to make it an enjoyable experience for all the gardeners. The Wills Park personnel are a pleasure to work with and they make it easy for us to manage the garden – we are fortunate to have a great working relationship with them. Overall, the garden is a peaceful happy place. Is any of the produce grown donated to charity? Tunison: Yes, we have two garden beds that volunteers take care of, and all produce from these beds is donated to the Pantry at North Fulton. We have donated over 150 pounds of produce so far this year. Gardeners can also donate additional produce from their own beds. These donations are
our part of giving back to the local community. What are the most popular things grown in the garden and what is your favorite thing to grow? Tunison: Popular summer crops include tomatoes, peppers, lots of herbs, beans, okra and cucumbers. We also have folks growing sweet potatoes, edamame and corn. Early spring or fall crops include carrots, beets, lettuces, Swiss chard, collards, broccoli and cauliflower. We have sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) growing in one of the common areas, which we harvest in the fall. There are always Sunflowers and Zinnias. I am very happy when I get red ripe tomatoes, however I just love the feeling of planting, tending and harvesting my own produce. I love to cook too, so when I can make a meal involving something grown at the garden it feels like it was grown with love and it tastes so good.
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was arrested Sept. 4 on Tribble Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and wanted person. ►► Nathan Michael Smith, 22, of Preston Pointe Way, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 28 on Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Cumming for possession of marijuana and failure to dim lights. ►► David Thurman Watson,
37, of Willis Lane, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 31 on Matt Highway in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and tampering with evidence. ►► David E. Woodrow, 59, of Brookfield Club Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 30 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for possession of marijuana.
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DEATH NOTICES William James Aiken, 59, of Canton, passed away August 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Lloyd Thomas Ball, 85, of Marietta, passed away August 21, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Richard Warren Bledsoe, 81, of Cumming, passed away September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Jason Brady, 39, of Dallas, passed away August 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Matthew Christopher Brown, 25, of Roswell, passed away September 4, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Chris Joseph Cerullo, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Josephine D. Inglima, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Nancy Marie Morin, 51, of Suwanee, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Glenn Carolton Smith, 75, of Woodstock, passed away August 19, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Daisy Chester, 88, of Monroe, passed away August 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Richard Jacobs, 65, of Roswell, passed away August 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Thomas Nehrbas, 96, of Atlanta, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Mary Lou Snyder, 84, of Cumming, passed away August 31, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Janice Ann Cook, 68, of Sandy Springs, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. David Richard Cooper, 85, of Dawsonville, passed away September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Richard Gilstrap Davis, 64, of Dahlonega, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Maricelia Freed, 45, of Roswell, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Sharon Brown, 65, of Lawrenceville, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Elizabeth Jane Hinds Caswell, 96, of Alpharetta, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Joan Cazin, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away September 2, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Manuel J. Garcia, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away August 18, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Wilfrida Guertin, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Beverly Ann Handman, 73, of Milton, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Beth Horton, 74, of Atlanta, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Carl D. Jameson, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Martin Robert Jenkins, 60, of Roswell, passed away August 25, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Robert Lee Kleid, 68, of Cumming, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Virginia MacLellan, 91, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Julie Ellen Magnuson, 64, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Perry McClung, 81, of Woodstock, passed away August 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Husey Ozmelek, 74, of Ball Ground, passed away August 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Adela M. Phee, 90, of Cumming, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Antoinette Eleanor Pfiefer, 88, of Roswell, passed away August 20, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Emily Morgan Puglisi, 16, of Cumming, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. M u t h u k r i s h n a n Ramachandran, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Inas Harvey Reeves, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
David Harry Moffet, Jr., 82, of Johns Creek, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
James Rynard Roose, 78, of Roswell, passed away August 31, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Floyd N. Moody, 85, of Woodstock, passed away August 23, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Anthony A. Skwara, 81, of Cumming, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Dennis Sproull, 64, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
William Talcott, 83, of Decatur, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Ira Willard Tatum, 89, of Milton, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Carrie Belle Thacker, 96, of Milton, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Louise B. Waters, 81, of Cumming, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Nina Asheley Herrero Wild, 30, of Peachtree City, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Louise Younglove, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away September 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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