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Bodker lashes back at city’s subpoena Says investigator can’t have blanket access to personal records By HATCHER HURD & JONATHAN COPSEY

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Lindsey Reilly, Kathy Bell and Angela McCain, who all ran the 10K, were ecstatic to receive their Dream Mile T-shirts after completing the race.

Dream Mile brings thousands of participants to Johns Creek By JULIA POTAPOFF news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — For the second year, the city of Johns Creek hosted the Dream Mile event. About 1,800 people came out to support the cause whose mission is to educate people and raise funds for underprivileged children in India. The 15th annual Dream Mile was held at Shakerag Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. “I’ve volunteered for this event before and it’s

always great to see how many people show up and actually care about the organization’s purpose,” Nithin Ravikumar, a student at Georgia Tech, said. Organized by Vibha, the event consisted of a 5K run and walk as well as a 10K run. There were numerous volunteers on the streets handing out water, motivating runners and walkers, hosting various games for children and at the finish line, offering snacks and con-

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker fired back at the City Council and its investigator Robert Wilson after they met in a special called meeting last week to authorize subpoena powers for Wilson to dig up his phone records going back seven years and his personal residence lease agreements while he was separated from his wife. “I am perfectly willing to turn over any relevant documents to the investigator that is connected to any specific allegation. But I did not give up all my rights to privacy as a citizen when I became mayor,” Bodker said. At a special called meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, the five members of the City Council met to hear evidence from special investigator Wilson. Bodker was absent; the meeting happened to be called on the evening of his re-election campaign kickoff. Wilson asked for the called session to complain the mayor was uncooperative with his investigation by withholding documents and refusing to meet. In a 4-1 vote, the Johns Creek City Council subpoenaed phone records and rental documents from Bodker, as part of their investigation into

alleged ethical violations. Bodker denies any wrongdoing, and instead demands to know what he is charged with before he BODKER will turn over his personal records. “The investigation that is underway has reached a point where I do not have the cooperation to the level that I need it,” Wilson said. Wilson said he tried for the past 40 days to meet with the mayor and has requested documents of Bodker’s attorney. Wilson said neither of these requests has met with a satisfactory response, stalling his investigation. But at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Sept. 23, Wilson was back to admit the mayor had not avoided him for “40 days” as Wilson claimed before news cameras at the earlier meeting. Instead, a chain of correspondence showed Bodker’s attorney Michael Cross contacted Wilson Aug. 7 to set up a time to meet. Wilson responded with an Aug. 28 date and three dates in early September. Cross replied these dates were not acceptable as he

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DUI arrests 30, of Wallace Woods Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of a schedule III controlled substance, habitual violator, improper turn and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► William Jeffrey Brooks, 52, of State Street, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ashok Kumar Kapoor, 47, of Atlanta was arrested Sept. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, child endangerment and notice of address change. ►► Jeremy Allen Griner, 28, of Devonshire Farms Way, Milton, was arrested Sept. 1 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, headlight requirements and an outstanding warrant. ►► William Rosales Mendez, 20, of Greenhouse Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 2 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, underage possession of alcohol, violation of a limited permit and failure to maintain

bed. According to police, in plain sight were a loaded semiautomatic pistol, several hypodermic needles and methamphetLINN amine. A search of the room turned up the suspected stolen wallet along with checks and

credit cards belonging to the victim, out of Athens. They also found the keys to the car that was rented using the stolen credit card and keys to a motorcycle also reported stolen. There was also a fake license plate for a motorcycle. Linn, who is a convicted felon, allegedly said he had bought the motorcycle and did not know it was stolen. Inside the car, police found multiple needles and traces

of meth. Whisnant allegedly admitted the pair stole the wallet and credit cards from the victim. Linn was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, theft by receiving a motor vehicle, credit card fraud, possession of schedule II drugs and possession of drug-related paraphernalia. Whisnant was charged with possession of schedule II drugs and possession of drug-related paraphernalia.

lane. ►► Lisa N. Fish, 40, of Atlanta was arrested Sept. 2 on Mansell Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Wendy Suzanne Snowball, 39, of Park Brooke Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 5 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and headlight requirements. ►► Adrian Bryan Alonso, 30, of Atlanta was arrested Sept. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, speeding and expired license. ►► Fabian Nunes, 50, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, was arrested Sept. 6 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Richard Joshua Morales, 19, of Vicarage Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 4 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, improper lane change, failure to signal changing lanes and possession of marijuana. ►► Tricia P. Lamorticella, 63, of Tucker was arrested Aug. 27 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, disorderly conduct, no license and license plate to be displayed.

22, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 24 on North Point Circle in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, obstruction of an officer, wanted person and giving false information to an officer. ►► Christopher J. Pridgen, 21, of Sunfish Bend, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 5 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and expired tag. ►► Benjamin James Tripoli, 21, of Oakhurst Leaf Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 5 on Brookshade Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drugrelated items.

While the women spoke with the employees about switching their phone service and buying a phone, the door to the back office was left open and, employee say, the men went in and stole a Samsung Galaxy phone. The group left after just 10 minutes. When employees went back into the office, they noticed the phone missing. The Radio Shack store in Oakwood, Ga., sent out an alert to nearby stores that two men and two women driving a gold compact car had attempted a similar theft. While the women distracted the clerk, the men tried to get into the rear office, however in Oakwood, an alarm went off.

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Fielding Lane, Roswell, was arrested July 31 on Mansell Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Tobias Marcel Broadwater,

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Group targets Radio Shacks MILTON, Ga. – Four people have possibly targeted local Radio Shacks for theft. The Milton store on Windward Parkway was the site of a theft Sept. 10 with one phone taken. Store employees told police four people walked in about 12:45 p.m. – two men and two women.

Wanted fake solicitors caught ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two men with outstanding warrants were arrested Sept. 14 trying to raise money for a fake cause at the mall. Two men were seen carrying clipboards and soliciting donations to buy jerseys for Morse High School outside North Point Mall. When the pair were confronted by mall security about having a solicitation permit, the men allegedly ran. Police tracked down a man matching the description and spoke with him. Julian Peavy,

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 23, of Houston, Texas, admitted to trying to raise money for the high school. He allegedly admitted he and his partner Xavier Alex, 22, of Atlanta, had no connection with the school and were actively deceiving people. Both Peavy and Alex, it turns out, had warrants for their arrest. Both were arrested for solicitation without a permit.

Socks land man in jail ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three pairs of socks landed a Johns Creek man in jail Sept. 11 after he allegedly stole them. According to police, employees at the Sports Authority at North Point Mall saw Walter Moye Colquitt, 44, of Sawtooth Circle, Johns Creek, select several pairs of socks and conceal them in his shirt, after removing their tags. He then went to the register and bought another pair before heading to the bathroom where he allegedly placed the hidden socks in the same bag. When he tried to leave the store, police were waiting for him. He pushed past employees and tried to

PUBLIC SAFETY run, until the officer pulled his Taser and threatened to Tase him. Colquitt was charged with shoplifting $50 worth of socks.

ID thief steals $2K MILTON, Ga. – A Milton woman was the target of identity theft after her Social Security number and name were used to rack up more than $2,000 in fees from Verizon. According to the victim, she was called Sept. 10 by a collection agency working for Verizon and told that she had $2,321 in unpaid fees to the company. The fees were for four phone lines and an iPhone 5 ordered on May 14. The victim said she never opened such an account. The collection agency placed a freeze on the claim. A check of the delivery address turned up a residence in Fort Worth, Texas.

When court speaks, you listen ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When the court tells you not to drive, it’s best to follow the order. A Sandy Springs woman found this out Sept. 5 when she was arrested for contempt of court. According to police, Porchia Sade Cunningham, 26,

of Sandy Springs, was at the Alpharetta Courthouse to have her license suspended. She was told several times not to drive away after her hearing. When she was finished in the court, she allegedly walked to her car and drove away. A court officer who was watching her immediately followed and arrested her for driving on a suspended license and contempt of court.

Man driving wrong way on 400 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Johns Creek resident was arrested for DUI Sept. 14 after he was allegedly driving up Ga. 400 on the wrong side of the road.

northfulton.com | Johns Creek Herald | September 26, 2013 | 3 Witnesses informed police about 5 a.m. that a car was driving northbound in the southbound lane near the Mansell Road ramp. Officers from Roswell found the suspected driver passed out on the side of the road. The driver, Patrick Scott Smith, 24, of High Falls Circle, Johns Creek, said he had drunk several beers that night before trying to get on the highway. He realized he was going the wrong way but did not know what to do about it. He was put through sobriety tests, which he allegedly failed. Smith was charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving on the wrong side of the road.

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Continued from Page 1 had a conflict on the Aug. 28 date and the others occurred during the mayor’s observance of Rosh Hashanah. He offered Wilson four dates later in the month. The snag came when Wilson said he also wanted Bodker to produce his personal telephone records from January 2007 to present, since he is known to “routinely use his personal cellphone for city purposes.” Wilson also wanted cancelled checks or bank statements and residential lease agreements for the property he leased during his separation from his wife. Bodker and Cross balked at Wilson casting such a broad net into the mayor’s personal affairs. Cross pointed out that the city’s Ethics Code not only requires the filing and evaluation of a specific claim, but that it be filed within one year of the alleged offense and within six months from the date the complainant knew of the alleged violation. There, Wilson and the Bodker camp ran into an impasse. Cross said documents will only be presented that are germane to specific charges. Without the specifics, he and Bodker are not prepared to sacrifice the mayor’s privacy. “I do not ask for these lightly, but there comes a point where this is what you have to do,” Wilson said at the Thursday called meeting. “It’s frustrating,” said Councilmember Randall Johnson, as he made the motion to issue the subpoenas. “This [investigation] is dragging on. It’s dragging on because Mike Bodker is refusing to cooperate. He’s not turning over information that, in today’s online availability of records, he could turn this information

over in a day. What is he hiding? I don’t understand what he’s hiding.” Bodker said he has nothing to hide, but he is drawing a line in the sand. Until specific allegations about specific events are made, he is not going to give up personal records carte blanche. “I’m not going to allow the government to invade my personal information … without any charges [made] against me,” he said. “You have to draw a line in the sand. What are my phone records from seven years ago going to tell anyone? They can’t tell you what was said or even who was on the line or who called who. Why can’t they say what they are looking for?” At the Monday night meeting, Councilmember Kelly Stewart chastised Wilson for saying the mayor failed to respond in 40 days when there had been correspondence all along. “What was the emergency that could not have waited until this regularly scheduled council meeting? It appears to me there was more concern to cast a shadow on the mayor,” Stewart said. She asked Wilson when he was contacted about becoming the investigator. He said he was first contacted by the county manager the Monday that the councilmembers voted to initiate the investigation. Stewart said that was another sign that this is all a political intrigue by the council. “This is a premeditated and manipulated probe to generate a cloud right before the election. I want to know who instructed the city manager to contact someone to do this investigation before a council vote was ever taken,” Stewart said. “This is about assassinating the character of the mayor.” Councilman Brad Raffens-

What was the emergency that could not have waited until this regularly scheduled council meeting?...there was more concern to cast a shadow on the mayor.” KELLY STEWART, Johns Creek Council perger said he knew nothing about the called meeting until he received notice that day. “Mr. Wilson called the meeting. I haven’t missed a meeting since I was elected,” he said. Bodker said he is not reluctant to cooperate, but four months into the process, he still does not know what he is being investigated for. “I’ve always believed this was politically motivated, and nothing has changed to make me think differently. This process has been flawed and biased from the beginning,” he said. Asked how it was flawed and biased, the mayor said it was flawed in that it did not follow the ethics policy that spells out all ethics allegations must be filed within a year of the alleged occurrence. “Instead, they have been trying to look into things beginning from Day 1. But I have yet to hear of one concrete statement about anything,” he said. “It is time they put on the table exactly what it is I am supposed to have done.” Bodker showed his lease agreements and copies of his rent checks for the two properties he leased while living outside his home. They showed he paid rent of $2,100 and $1,620 on two respective properties. He said he would have no problem providing them to the City Council or the investigator but only to answer a specific charge. Asked why not just produce them and end it, Bodker said it was a matter of principle.

“I want to face specific accusations if they have any. If they don’t, then these are my personal records and are of no one’s business but my own,” he said. Cross agreed. He said in any type of investigation he is familiar with, documents and testimony are given in answer to a specific question or allegation. He had reservations about producing cancelled checks with an account number on them which could be released later. Beyond that, it is asking for private transactions between private parties that go beyond any action as mayor. “We need to talk through how we handle that. We are in an age where privacy rights are a concern to folks in our area. We do not have his telephone records, all he receives is a bill,” Cross said. “I told the investigator that as a matter of law that I don’t think he could articulate a reason for those phone records, but I communicated by phone and in writing that if he asked a question and it is clear that telephone records on who made a call or who received a call is important, we will make them available,” Cross said. Requiring to make available seven years of records seems “out of bounds” Cross said. “[Wilson] seems to be more interested in making the political show of obtaining the subpoena than he does in actually looking at the documents,” he said.

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Alpharetta Police go ‘back to school’ Substation to open at Alpharetta Elementary school this fall By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Police and the Fulton County School System have entered into a unique partnership that establishes a police substation inside the school building during school hours. The substation will be located in an office within the school and provides space and

equipment for officers to write reports, make phone calls and complete other tasks normally done inside the patrol car. At no time will officers bring arrestees, suspects or witnesses to the police substation for any reason. The substation will also be available to Fulton’s school resource officers. There is no cost to the district for the police substation, and furniture for the office was donated by Winthrope Properties and Lowe’s on Windward Parkway. “This collaborative relationship between Fulton

County Schools, Alpharetta Public Safety and our community will greatly benefit all involved parties and especially the students,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Director Gary D. George. “By placing a substation within the school, security is enhanced and our police officers will have a location to use that will assist them in providing more effective and efficient police services to our community.” The agreement was approved by the Fulton School Board during the Sept. 19 board meeting, and the substa-

This partnership will increase police presence in our building, enhancing the safety and security procedures currently in place.” ADAM MARONEY Alpharetta Principal tion should be operational by Oct. 1. Alpharetta Principal Adam Maroney welcomes the substation and sees the benefits the police presence will bring to the school. “This partnership will increase police presence in our building, enhancing the safety and security procedures currently in place,” said Maroney. “Students will also benefit from potential relationships they will build with the officers.” He said officers will be encouraged to walk the halls, have lunch in the cafeteria or participate in recess with the AES students. “Hopefully these relationships will carry into the community and students will feel a level of comfort if they need to

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A group of heart disease survivors belonging to WomenHeart, an awareness group, toured the CorMatrix labs in Roswell.

Group fighting to help women’s hearts Heart disease rampant, often ignored By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Slohn Walsh, a 2-year-old girl from Johns Creek, looks like a normal little girl should look. She acts like one too. However, despite her young age, she has already had three open heart surgeries.

“If you didn’t know, you wouldn’t think there was anything wrong with her,” her father, Willy, said. “She’s on blood thinners every day. She’s OK now, though. She’s a happy baby.” Slohn was born with a congenital heart defect, which is one of the most common birth

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Every month, WomenHeart holds a support group at the Emory Rehab Center at their main campus. It is the second Monday of the month. defects in children. Little Slohn was taken on a tour of Roswell’s CorMatrix labs Sept. 17 along with women from the WomenHeart group, a national organization dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease in women. CorMatrix designs and makes

Johns Creek resident Slohn Walsh, 2, with her father Willy. Slohn was born with a heart condition that required three open heart surgeries.

What are the signs of a heart attack in women? • Chest discomfort, pain, squeezing, burning or mild-to-severe pressure in the chest that lasts more than a few minutes. • Upper body discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach. • Shortness of breath with or without discomfort. • Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, nausea and vomiting, cold sweats. • Feelings of anxiety, fatigue or weakness that are unexplained or after exertion. For more information, visit www.womenheart.org. heart patches that replace damaged heart tissue. Ann Hulett, the Atlanta dis-

trict leader, said WomenHeart was formed in 1999 by three women who found common ground in heart disease. “All had heart attacks in their early 40s,” Hulett said. “But they noticed there was a disparity in their treatments.” Women often ignore potential heart problems, said Hulett, and heart problems in women are overlooked by the medical community. “I was in my early 40s when I had a heart attack,” Hulett said. “I went to the emergency room and was told it was a pinched nerve in my neck.” She went back and was again dismissed as having a pinched nerve. “The symptoms are different and women tend to overlook heart disease,” she said. “They are busy taking care of other people and ignore their own problems.” One in three women will die of heart disease, she said, however, because so much about heart disease education is aimed toward men that women don’t know what to look out for. “I had open heart surgery when I was 37,” said Rebecca Ferrante, a member of WomenHeart. “I had two friends who died in their sleep. They didn’t know they had heart issues until after they were dead. It could have been prevented if they knew the signs and symptoms.” For more information about WomenHeart, visit them online at www.womenheart.org.

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New service at Emory Johns Creek Hospital Charge electric vehicles during doctor visit

Dr. Shawn Tritt, an anesthesiologist at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, is excited about the new installation of the electric vehicle charging stations. Tritt drives a 2013 blue Tesla.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital is offering patients and visitors a new service like no other hospital in Georgia. The hospital has installed six charging stations for electric vehicles (EV), offering patients, families and visitors the opportunity to charge their car while at a doctor’s appointment or visiting someone in the hospital. The Level 2 240-volt Blink charging stations are compatible with most electric and hybrid plug-in car models. ECOtality Inc., a leader in clean, electric transportation technologies, manufactures the charging stations. The hospital is offering complementary vehicle charges for patients and visitors. Car owners can use their personal Blink cards

to pay for the charge. “At Emory Johns Creek Hospital, we try to be environmentally conscious as possible,” said Laurie Hansen, associate administrator at Emory Johns Creek, who oversees operations at the hospital. “Electric and hybrid cars are the wave of the future, and we want to be ahead of the curve. The charging stations are a great service for patients and family members who have EVs, especially if they will be at the hospital for a long time period.” Dr. Shawn Tritt, an anesthesiologist at Emory Johns

Creek Hospital, is excited about the new installation of the EV charging stations. Tritt drives a 2013 blue Tesla. “Because I spend hours at the hospital taking care of patients, it is nice to have the option of charging my car while I work,” said Tritt. “Our patients and other visitors should really enjoy this service as well.” To purchase and install EV charging stations, Emory Johns Creek Hospital took advantage of federal tax incentives under the Federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure. This incentive allows businesses to

deduct up to 30 percent of the cost of the charging stations and their installation, if purchased and install by the end of 2013. Because of the federally funded project to increase the use of electric vehicles, Emory Johns Creek Hospital received its charging stations at no charge and paid a discounted rate for installation. “The EV charging stations are a win-win for both the hospital and the community,” said Hansen. “We are pleased to be the first hospital in the state to offer this service to our patients, visitors and staff.”

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POST 1 » NAME: Randall Johnson OCCUPATION: Business executive HOW LONG LIVED IN JOHNS CREEK: 17 years AGE: 57 WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? I am running for this office to continue the progress we have made in investing in roads, sidewalks and parks. Our long-term JOHNSON plan is taking hold, and we need to continue the momentum. Further, we need to maintain and improve where possible the city’s relationship with the schools; work with the business community to keep new businesses moving into Johns Creek, while working with existing businesses that help make our community a great place to live, work and play.

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NAME: Dr. Lenny Zaprowski OCCUPATION: Chiropractor HOW LONG LIVED IN JOHNS CREEK: I am a lifelong resident. AGE: 45 WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? This past year has seen too much infighting on the City Council. This constant internal strife hurts the image of ZAPROWSKI our beautiful city. Not only do these very public disagreements harm our chances of attracting new business into our community, it also hurts the morale of our citizens. Our city officials need to work together in an efficient manner as well as with our neighboring cities. We need to make sure our tax dollars are only spent on necessary projects that directly benefit the citizens of Johns Creek. I have loved this community my entire life, and I want Johns Creek to continue to be the best place to live, work and play. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE? As a business owner, I see how the decisions made by the council directly affect local businesses as well as their employees. I have also served in many leadership positions from serving as chil-

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POST 3 » NAME: Cori Davenport OCCUPATION: Business owner and mom HOW LONG LIVED IN JOHNS CREEK: 16 years AGE: 42 WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? The infighting within the current City Council has paralyzed the growth and development. We cannot tolerate a divided city government. It serves no one. My approach is to put aside partisan politics, work- DAVENPORT ing together as a team to regain respect within our own community, strengthen our relationships with surrounding city governments, Fulton County and the state of Georgia that will ultimately benefit the city of Johns Creek.

WHAT GOALS DO YOU WISH TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT TERM? There’s an old saying,

NAME: Nancy Reinecke OCCUPATION: Dietitian/Nutritionist HOW LONG LIVED IN JOHNS CREEK: 27 years in the Ocee/Warsaw area of Johns Creek and seven years abutting the Newtown area of Johns Creek AGE: 61 WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? I am running to bring a fresh perspective to City Council and increase citizen participation in our city government. Our foundREINECKE ing City Councilmembers are to be commended for putting the city on its feet, but now that the city is seven years old, it is appropriate to expand the circle of people able to serve on the City Council. George Washington set an example for our nation by declining to serve more than eight years. New members would serve to reinvigorate the council, and demonstrate that our city can transcend the service of any one individual. I am certain that past councilmembers, to ensure their experience and unfulfilled ideas are carried forward, will be more than willing to mentor new councilpersons. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE? The qualities required of a councilperson are to be a good listener, to work well with others and to have a passion for the best interests of the city. There are many qualified individuals in Johns Creek who would be “best candidates” and serve the city well. There are eight of them on the ballot this November. The issue in this election is expanding the limited circle of people serving in city government so that more people are able to serve. WHAT GOALS DO YOU WISH TO ACCOMPLISH

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WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE? As a mother who has been actively involved in the public school system with my children, I have witnessed the growth of the city through the eyes of my family. That interaction has taught me to be a good listener. To represent those voices as part of the City Council would be a great honor. I respect all citizens’ voices and I will represent them well. As a business owner, I understand the daily challenges of keeping the doors open and prospering. I believe organizations such as the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, Johns Creek Business Association and Johns Creek Advantage further opportunities to bring viable and sustainable businesses into our city that will lead to a more desirable city in which to work and to live.

NAME: Karen Richardson OCCUPATIONS: Mother of three, Johns Creek City Council mayor pro tem, HR integration specialist at Northside Hospital HOW LONG LIVED IN JOHNS CREEK: 16 years AGE: 48 WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR OFFICE? In the last seven years, we have significantly improved our quality of life, public safety and sense of community. We have seen residential and RICHARDSON business growth through judicious zoning decisions supported by our comprehensive plan. Johns Creek is no longer a fledgling city. Because of that good work and conservative stewardship of our limited funds, we are positioned to creatively address the ongoing issue of maintaining aging infrastructure – roads, parks and sidewalks. To be successful going forward, we must continue to build on the foundation of efficient, cost effective, superior services. I am seeking another term in office because I want to be a part of our continued momentum and future growth. I am not afraid to make the hard decisions. Our city needs fearless, experienced leadership with a clearly communicated vision for our continued growth. I believe that I have demonstrated and will continue that leadership. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE? I have worked continuously for our community over the last 13 years. Before incorporation, I advocated for proper land use in our community before the Fulton County Commission. I advocated for our right to local government during incorporation efforts, chairing the Community Development Committee. I have been a member of the Johns Creek City Coun-

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Three Tech students win cash, job interviews Second place winner from Johns Creek ATLANTA — A Johns Creek resident won second place in the “IronCoder” competition held Sept. 17 at Georgia Tech. The Atlanta-based Cardlytics and Georgia Tech partnered

for the student competition. Nicola De Franceschi, a Georgia Tech graduate student from Italy, won the competition and was named IronCoder 2013, taking home a cash prize of $2,000. Albert Shaw, a freshman from Johns Creek, took home the second-place prize of $1,000, and Matt Hagy, a graduate student from Greensburg, Pa., came in third place with a

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Attendance changes spark School Board debate Doctors’ visits may be considered unexcused absence from school NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Proposed changes to the attendance policy that clamps down on students missing a class here and there went over like a lead balloon at a recent work session of the Fulton County Board of Education. “Seriously? Do not draw a line in the sand and tell me [as a parent] when I can and cannot take my child to the doctor,” said an incredulous Katie Reeves following the Sept. 19 overview of the proposed changes. The Alpharetta board member challenged staff revisions to the policy that could result in a trip to the principal’s office after more than six unexcused absences. While the number of absences is unchanged from present policy, the interpretation of what is an “excused absence” may be. Under the proposed policy, an absence can be any part of the day – even 15 minutes of a class – up to the entire day. Additionally, a doctor’s visit will no longer be considered an excused absence, however it was unclear if the policy allows principals discretion to rule otherwise. Fulton officials said policy changes were needed to help schools deal with chronic absences and to better comply with state law on truancy. In Georgia, students with five

or more unexcused absences are considered truant under a rarely enforced law. “We realize we are making significant revisions to our policy, which has not had major changes in many years. We do plan to work with principals after a few months of implementation to understand where the policy is working and where we need to make further revisions,” explained Patty Foglesong, who works in innovation and strategy for Fulton Schools. But school board members said the policy is overly restrictive at a time when the system is trying to allow schools more flexibility under the charter system. “I’m thinking this policy would be in place for a week before a student hits the seventh day [because of] allergy shots,” said Board President Linda Schultz. “I agree we have to solve [the attendance] issue, but this is not the way to do it.” Board member Julia Bernath said even orthodontics require a monthly check-up, putting kids out of compliance before the school year is over. “How much leeway does a principal have?” she asked. “The way this is written, kids are going to be slapped with unexcused absences and that is going to impact their grades

'Hooch lacrosse boys selling mums door-to-door JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee High School boys’ lacrosse teams are partnering with Lowe’s, 3580 Peachtree Parkway, to sell fall-colored mums Oct. 5. Teams of lacrosse players will be fanning out in neighborhoods around Chattahoochee that Saturday, going door-to-door with one-and-a-half-gallon pots of mums. By supporting boys’ lacrosse at Chattahoochee, buyers will also receive valuable coupons from a variety of local businesses. Scott Null, Lowe’s assistant manager, center, is pictured with, kneeling from left, Noah Ross, Ryan Mahoney and Triston Tetley. Standing from left are Tommy Stanton, Jack Cioffi, Null, Ryan Schaaf and Stephen Wojcik. —Shubhi Tangri

and other things.” Foglesong said state law determines attendance mandates, but was unsure if the rules on attendance were enacted by the state legislature under Title 20 (the laws that govern public schools in Georgia) or the State Board of Education. This is crucial since Fulton’s charter agreement with the state provides a blanket waiver from many Title 20 provisions. Foglesong said the revisions were developed over several months of information gather-

ing from a policy committee, principals, central office staff and attorneys. Parents were not cited as one of the groups asked to provide input. While recognizing there are some abuses of the attendance policies, Reeves said it was ridiculous to put in place such a restrictive policy. “We all got completely annoyed with the legislature coming in and telling us what we can and cannot do … [and] this is doing exactly [that],” said Reeves. “I’m really sorry there is the occasional child that misses too much, [but] that

would call for our educators to obviously reach out and ask, ‘what can we do to help?’” Some board members suggested parents stagger the times of appointments so that a certain period is not continually missed, while other board members said working parents may not have that flexibility. School staff recommended approval of the policy changes at the Sept. 19 board meeting, however the issue will spend the next 30 days in review before coming back for a potential vote at the October meeting.

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North Fulton Drama Club presents ‘Henry V’ By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The North Fulton Drama Club is presenting their most recent Shakespearean play, this time with a 1960s twist. Taking a page from “Mad Men,” the 1960s AMC TV show, “Henry V” will be set in 1963 in the world of New York advertising, which reflects the court politics and war tensions with France that featured in the original play. “Henry V” is a sequel to the club’s past production of “Henry IV,” which was set in 1956. “Henry V” follows the historical timeline from the 1950s as an analogy to Henry growing up and following his father’s footsteps. Alyssa Jackson and Thomas and Nikki Strickland chose to start this club to make Shakespearean plays more accessible to the general public. “We want to make sure the general audience can understand Shakespeare,” Jackson said, “That’s why we set our productions in a relatively recent time period, so the audience can understand the characters better through the way they dress and their societal roles in the plays.” This will be the club’s 10th season. In the past, it has produced several plays such as “Much Ado About Nothing,” “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream” and “Hamlet.” It has focused on promoting its passion for Shakespearean plays and being the only outdoor theater company in Atlanta for the past seven years. “Henry V” will be performed at Barrington Hall, 535 Bar-

If you go What: Henry V When: Fridays, 8 p.m. Sept. 27 - Oct. 12 Where: 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: Free (Suggested donation of $5)

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Eagles soar past Hornets with dominant performance By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell-Milton rivalry, totally dominated for 25 years by the Hornets from 1983-2007, has clearly turned in Milton’s favor in recent years and may continue in that direction for the immediate future. The Eagles defeated Roswell for the third straight year, and for the fourth time in the last six meetings, scoring a decisive 33-3 victory last Friday night, Sept. 20, on the Hornets’ home field. Milton dominated the game on both sides of the football. Offensively, the Eagles scored on six of seven offensive possessions in one stretch, the lone failure coming on a missed field goal. The Eagles piled up 250 rushing yards despite losing standout tailback Treyvon Paulk to an injury on their first possession. Defensively, Milton limited Roswell to eight first downs and 170 yards, with two big pass plays accounting for almost half the Hornets’ total. The Eagles kept Roswell out of the end zone after the Hornets had second and goal from the Milton 1 in the second period, forced two key turnovers and put the finishing touches on the win with another stop late in the third quarter with Roswell inside the Eagles’ 15. The game was the 5-AAAAAA opener for both teams, with the Eagles (40) stamping themselves as definite playoff contenders in what appears to be a wideopen region. Paulk left the game after

one carry and one reception, both for losses, in Milton’s first series. Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro said the injury is a strained medial collateral ligament, and expects Paulk to be out “a week or two.” Milton plays its next two games at Etowah and Wheeler before a week off Oct. 11. Bruising inside runner Micco Brisker and speedster Chad Toliver took over the bulk of the rushing duties in Paulk’s absence, combining for 214 yards. Brisker (17 carries, 120 yards) hammered the Hornets between the tackles behind an offensive line that has thrived despite the loss of four starters from the 2012 season, including three Division I signees. Toliver, a senior transfer who started out in Roswell’s feeder program, added 94 yards in just eight attempts including a 25-yard scoring run. He also set up a touchdown with a 39-yard punt return to the Roswell 13. Chris Turner had three short rushing touchdowns for the Eagles and Jordan Genovese kicked field goals of 38 and 40 yards. Milton’s huge field position advantage played a major role, as the Eagles consistently started from Roswell territory or near midfield. Roswell never began a series from beyond its 20 until the game was out of reach in the fourth quarter. The Hornets, who managed just 41 yards rushing, went three-and-out three times to open the game before mounting a long drive keyed by a 44-yard pass from Matt Cory to Hunter Coleman. But

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Milton’s Chad Toliver [3] extends the ball across the goal line for a touchdown in the Eagles’ 33-3 victory over Roswell. after getting stopped twice from the Milton 1, the Hornets settled for a field goal. Brisker and Toliver carried four times for 57 yards, with Toliver sprinting into the end zone from 25 yards to make it 20-3. The Eagles led 23-3 at the half on a late field goal after a Roswell fumble, and added two scores to open the second half behind the running of Brisker and Toliver. “We’re not a one-man team,” DeCristofaro said. “We have four other backs who are pretty good.” Chris Purpura contributed two key plays on Milton’s first scoring drive, which Turner capped with the first of his three short touchdown runs.

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CENTENNIAL 45, JOHNS CREEK 34 »

Knights score first win but lose quarterback By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Centennial overcame the loss of the team’s starting quarterback to an injury, piling up 400 yards of offense in a 45-34 victory over Johns Creek last Friday night in the Region 6-AAAAAA opener for both teams. Junior Luke Able and sophomore Tee Holland split time at quarterback after starter Matthew Harries suffered a thumb injury in practice early last week. Able completed 13 of 19 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns, with Holland seven of 12 for 78 yards and a score. The two Centennial quarterbacks got help from standout receiver Christian Robinson, who caught nine passes for 105 yards and two TDs, and versatile Caden Herring, who had 124 yards receiving, 54 yards rushing and scored twice. Johns Creek (0-4) led 1413 in the second quarter, but Robinson caught two touchdowns late in the period, one for 5 yards from Holland and one for 17 yards from Able, to put the Knights (1-3) ahead 27-14 at the half. The Gladiators fumbled away the second half and Centennial capitalized, scoring on an 18-yard pass from Able to Stefan Young. The Knights held off a Johns Creek comeback on a 62-yard touchdown reception by Herring on a screen pass and a clinching 47-yard field goal by Devin O’Neill with three minutes to play. The first two Centennial scores came on a 3-yard run

by Herring and an interception return by Alex Estes. Chase Solomon keyed the Johns Creek offense, rushing for 127 yards and three touchdowns, including a 53-yarder for a score. Quarterback Kevin Nalecz added 98 yards rushing and 90 yards passing and scored twice for the Gladiators. Turner Fortin keyed the Johns Creek defense with 13 tackles. “Our kids showed a lot of character,” Centennial coach Jeff Carlberg said of his team’s response to the loss of its quarterback. “They did a great job of finishing off drives. “This win puts us in a position to fight for the playoffs,” he said. The Knights next host defending region champion West Forsyth (2-2), which lost its region opener to Alpharetta. Johns Creek is at home Friday against next door rival Chattahoochee (2-2), which also lost its first region game.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A swarm of pink filled the Country Club of the South in Johns Creek Sept. 20 as about 350 people gathered to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. Power of Pink, sponsored by North Fulton Hospital, included a luncheon, silent auction and fashion show featuring breast cancer patients and

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survivors. The event was on track to raise at least $30,000, a new record, hospital COO Teresa Urquhart said. Proceeds support women with breast cancer and fund research to help find a cure, and about 75 percent of all funds stay in the Atlanta area. —Kelly Brooks

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Steve Stroud, center, sporting a pink jacket, with Roswell Rotarians show their support as the “10 guys in pink ties.” ABBY BREAUX/STAFF

Roswell resident Christine Hall was diagnosed in January.

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From left, Don Rolader, Becky Wynn and Steve Stroud show their support to fight breast cancer.

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Roswell’s Cakes by Darcy donated the showpiece cake and dessert.

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IN THE NEXT TERM? I will work to actively seek out the ideas and concerns of residents and businesses, and to build consensus before deci-

Richardson: Continued from Page 11 cil since the incorporation of Johns Creek in 2006. As a councilmember, I have worked cooperatively to grow our city, starting up community-based police and fire departments, approving zoning decisions supported by our comprehensive plan, supporting innovative infrastructure and transportation improvements and spearheading events like the Johns Creek Arts Festival and the farmers market, which create a sense of home. Throughout that work, I have maintained my roots in this community. I have consistently served on the local PTAs in my children’s schools at the elementary, middle, high school and district level. I have worked with our local nonprofits, serving on the board of the Johns Creek Arts Center and Johns Creek Beautification. I am a member of Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann’s District 3 Advisory Board. Combined, all keep me connected and grounded to the issues important to the community of Johns Creek that I love and serve. WHAT GOALS DO YOU WISH TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT TERM? Having completed the foundational work of starting up a city, we must implement the

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“You grow or you die,” and this is true for our city’s future. My vision is to continue to support the very things that have been our strength. Our

nationally top-rated public schools, our amenities, our preservation of natural areas and greenways, our diverse population have created our

foundation. The future is to see through plans for a new city center as an economic development initiative and to march toward the creation of Milton

County.I fully support Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones’ legislation to move this forward. Our citizens deserve to have the services we pay for.

sions are made. I also see it as very important to discuss with residents and businesses how their ideas and concerns have been addressed in any decision that is made. It is not enough to expect citizens to bring their issues to City Council. My outreach efforts will include frequent participation in meet-

ings sponsored by homeowner and business organizations. I will also prepare weekly communications to reach out to the community and promote discussion on issues of interest. My goal is to have the community actively engaged in city government so that Johns

Creek can be the special place that it should be. It is also a goal of mine to ensure that parks, green

space and beautification efforts receive an equal hearing with other priority issues for the city.

vision developed over the last several years. We have a history of diverse communities with their own unique “personalities,” and we should continue to respect the distinct differences. I hope to build our tax base through our economic development organization (Johns

Creek Advantage). I would like to establish a plan for developing community gathering spaces and programming, improve parks and green space and continue sidewalk improvements. These efforts will continue to define and maintain Johns Creek as a premier residential community.

Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1572 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin October 28, 2013. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: Black backpack Wallets with misc. items Samsung Cellphone Gateway laptop Tom Tom GPS Box containing City Hunter Brand baseball caps Plastic bag with misc. contents Sprint HTC Cellphone Blue colored Magna Bicycle Porter Cable Flashlight Nina Rich Brand purse Purse and wallet Nintendo DS Sets of keys

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chamber 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposals located within The City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above. Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-13-044 Srikanth Seenappa R-4A Conditional (Single Family Dwelling District) 10900 Block of Pennbrooke Crossing Allow 39’ encroachment into the 75-foot stream buffer (50’ undisturbed buffer + 25’ impervious surface setback) to construct a retaining wall in the rear yard.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CITY HALL FURNITURE VENDOR RFQ #14-1002 The City of Alpharetta is accepting qualification proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide furniture for our City Hall (54,000 square feet), which is currently under construction. The vendor shall specialize in furniture planning, design, layout, procurement, and installation. Furniture will be purchased through the Georgia Statewide Contract. The Request for Qualification document will be available online Thursday, September 26, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us then choose the Bids Online tab. Qualifications will be due on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 3, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, October 28, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-13-10/CLUP-13-10 Wills Road at Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 8.65 acres from R-15 to R-8D (for-sale detached) in order to develop 28 single family homes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density Residential” to “Medium Density Residential” was also requested. The property is located at the southwest corner of Wills Road and Rucker Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 599, 646 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-13-05/V-13-14 Parkway 400 Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to increase Pod C density to 630,000 square feet of office space (currently permitted 265,737 square feet) with structured parking and one 10,000 square foot restaurant. The property includes 17.95 acres and is located at the south end of Amberpark Drive, and legally described as being located in Land Lot 804 1st 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.

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City of Johns Creek Purchasing Division JOHNS CREEK ADAPTIVE SIGNAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS PI 0012628 INVITATION TO BID #13-289 The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal sealed Invitation to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for materials, labor and equipment for Adaptive Signal Control Technologies for 25 traffic signals, Uninterruptible Power Systems for 67 traffic signals, and electrical service disconnects for 5 traffic signals. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 10:00 A.M. on October 16, 2013 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097 at which time ITB’s will be opened and publicly read aloud. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A pre-bid conference will be held at City Hall, Chattahoochee Conference Room at the above address on October 2, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2001 Edition, Supplemental Specifications Book, 2008 edition, and applicable Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. The DBE goal for this project is 12%. Bidders submitting a bid $2,000,000 or less must be either a prequalified contractor or a registered subcontractor with GDOT. Bidders submitting bids in excess of $2,000,000 must be prequalified with GDOT. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages are available on the City of Johns Creek website. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. FIVE (5) ORIGINAL HARD COPIES AND ONE (1) COPY ON CD OF THE ITB MUST BE SUBMITTED. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. John Kachmar City Manager

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Continued from Page 1 gratulations. The first Dream Mile was held in Atlanta on the Georgia Tech grounds in 1998 and has since become a continuous event, held in several major cities in the U.S., including Los Angeles, Houston and Austin, Texas. Vooha Vellanki, a student at Northview High School who was in charge of helping people navigate their trails, said the event is making a difference in India. “Vibha helps fulfill the dreams of people who don’t have anything, including building schools for impoverished children in India,” Vellanki. Visit www.thedreammile.org for more information.

The 5K joggers started running bright and early at 7:10 a.m.

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Avinash Atlara ran a 5K at the 15th annual Dream Mile event in Johns Creek on Saturday, Sept. 21.

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Anjali Atluru and Rupa Chigurupati ran the 5K together and were happy to help out an organization as philanthropic as Vibha.

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Nitya Jella ran the 5K in 33 minutes, a personal record.

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Dream Mile walkers and runners paused for pictures as they crossed the finish line.

Trishala Dass was stationed at the finish line to hand out complimentary snacks to joggers and walkers who had finished either a 5K or a 10K.

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Speed limits in school zones Council’s silence on investigation a red flag are not just a suggestion I need to preface this post with a disclaimer. I’m an oddball. I come to a full stop at stop signs. I use my turn signal. I’m guilty of exceeding the posted speed limit on highways, but even at those times I typically keep my speed to within 5 MPH of the limit. Minor things that many drivers disregard as inconvenient or a nuisance. If you’re one of those people, you might as well stop reading now, because the following post will only be noise to you. School has started up again, and is reflected in my drive to work every morning. The relatively light traffic I enjoyed during the summer months has changed into a throng of vehicles crowding the roads, effectively doubling my commute time. In recent years, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend which, if not addressed, has the potential to cause more problems down the road (pardon the pun). Being a parent, I like to think I’m more aware of the school zones along my route, make sure I slow down as I

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approach them, drive at or below the posted speed while in the school zone, then accelerate to the regular limit after leaving the zone. In our metro area it seems to be common for a few drivers to disregard the reduced speeds in the school zones, swerve around the slowermoving cars and get through the area as fast as the other vehicles will allow. I’ve gotten accustomed to the angry stares and flashing headlights of the drivers too busy to slow down and too impatient to be behind my slow-moving car. The drivers exhibiting such behavior used to seem to be younger, suit-and-tie professionals who just didn’t seem to grasp that a larger world existed outside of their little self-important bubble. In the last few years, though, that profile is no longer the norm. Instead, I have noticed that the primary offenders are no longer the suits, but instead appear to be carpool moms and dads with an SUV full of kids. The people who

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before candidates file to run for City Council and mayor in the November elections. Mike Bodker has done an excellent job as the two-term mayor of Johns Creek and I expect, when the investigation is complete, he will be cleared of all accusations. Bill Magyar Johns Creek

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Church mass on Sept. 11 honors Johns Creek Fire Dear Editor: On Sept. 11, Saint Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road in Alpharetta, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, celebrated a “World Day of Prayer for Peace” mass. The mass was a celebration in honor of our heroes in uniform. It was intended to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as all the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the line of duty. I wanted to take a moment to publicly thank the Johns Creek Fire Department for their generosity at this event. Several weeks ago, I contacted Johns Creek Fire Department’s Administrative Assistant Meloni Scurry to assist the Saint Brigid Catholic Church with this memorial mass. I spoke about the possibility of the fire department providing a bucket truck to suspend the American flag over the entrance to our church as parishioners arrived for the

mass. They were not only very willing to accommodate our request, but were extremely supportive of the idea. This was the first Sept. 11 Remembrance Mass at our church, and we were honored that the fire department was able to take the time and effort to add this very special element. It was very well attended and received. Although the attached photos provide some idea of how incredible the display was, the photos cannot represent the feelings that overcame the parishioners as they caught sight of the flag. As parishioners arrived, they were struck by the image of a massive fire truck with its bucket fully extended into the air. Quietly hanging from the bucket was a 6 x 10-foot American flag. Perhaps it was the way that this huge rescue vehicle held the delicate piece of cloth, or the way the sun shone through the flag, or perhaps it was the reverence and mere presence of the eight firefighters that

stood by quietly. These images combined with the somber memories of that day caused the parishioners of Saint Brigid to stop cold and simply absorb that moment. Although this was the first Sept. 11 Remembrance Mass at Saint Brigid, we are hoping to make this wonderful experience an annual event. It would not have been possible without the Johns Creek Fire Department. I would especially like to thank Capt. Matt Broderick, Lt. John E. Lee, Sgt. Charles Walden, driver Stan Wilson, driver Carlton Flora, firefighter Shawn Maschmeier, firefighter Matt Hoch, firefighter Grant Eckard and administrative assistant Meloni Scurry. These firefighters risk their lives for the residents of Johns Creek and selflessly gave of their time to the parishioners of Saint Brigid. Once again, thank you and God Bless the Johns Creek Fire Department. Don Huizer Knights of Columbus Council 13204 Saint Brigit Catholic Church

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Zones: Continued from Page 32 I would have expected to be more aware and observant of the school zone speed limits are the ones that seem to be ignoring the zones the most. On a recent commute I could see the woman behind me enraged at the fact that I was only going 35 MPH. I could only guess that little “Timmy” in the back seat was

going to be dropped off late because “Mommy” left the house a little late and shouldn’t have stopped for that half-caf-mocha-latte-with-a-double-shot on the way to the school. I’m not a lip reader, but it appears that little Timmy was probably adding some interesting words to his vocabulary as well. Call me judgmental. Can’t help it – I’m human. She was probably doing the same to me. I’m curious about how this kind of trend will be reflected if it continues. Loads of self-important

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not cooperate with the investigation. He will not turn over records that would clear the air, and he will not meet with the investigators. What is he hiding? The citizens of Johns Creek deserve better. Second, use the additional, local option sales tax revenue of $1.8 million for road improvements, paving subdivisions and park development. Third, to develop a gathering place and/or city center that would be a magnet for families, businesses and visitors.

dren’s athletic director at St. Brigid Catholic Church, serving on the Local School Advisory Committee at Creekview Elementary, as well as serving as lector for the Knights of Columbus. Currently, I am serving on the Johns Creek Zoning Board of Appeals. This has given me a firsthand view of our city government and its inner workings. I commit to you that I

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northfulton.com | Johns Creek Herald | September 26, 2013 | 33 drivers, all of them having their own special reason why the speed zone on that stretch of road, for that short time frame, don’t apply to them because of their special circumstances that day, and every day. The problem seems particularly bad as I drive through the school zone at Johns Creek High School. Yeah, I’m naming names, so to speak. The only time that drivers seem to obey this speed zone is on the rare occasion that some type of law enforcement vehicle is monitoring the area. These school

zones are set up to protect our kids from the very drivers who are exhibiting this type of behavior. Unfortunately, the enforcement of the zones appears to be waning and the children are now at a higher risk because the all of the drivers with “special circumstances” are beginning to disregard the speed zones completely. Others may say that the problem I’m seeing isn’t as bad as I think. Maybe so. Perception is reality, though, and my reality is that these drivers are a potential risk to the many

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kids I see walking to school every day. Will it take an accident, or a near-accident, for the school zones to be enforced? For us to expect drivers to actually obey the speed limits in the school zones? For us to keep each other accountable, even if it takes the rest of the drivers in the zone to slow down the one “special” person driving through it? Mark Lane Johns Creek

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