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Longtime Recreation and Parks Director Joe Glover is this year’s Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade grand marshal, saluting his 36 years with the city of Roswell. Some of his friends entered a float to thank Joe for his service. Oh well, at least they tried. See Page 34 for more about Youth Day Parade.

ROSWELL, Ga – The 64th annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade kicked off under threatening skies Saturday morning, Oct. 11, but it did not dampen anyone’s spirits. Dozens of floats and marchers thrilled the families who lined the parade route starting on Magnolia Street, down Canton Street and up Woodstock Road to the big celebration at Roswell Area Park. For the kids, it was better than trick or treating. After all, they only had to stand on the street and the candy came to them! Retiring Roswell Recreation and Parks Director Joe Glover was the parade marshal, celebrating his 36 years with the city of Roswell. — Hatcher Hurd

New look, same Six area schools ranked among state’s Top 20 for SAT achievement great content Fulton average holds steady while declines seen at state, national scores BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON - Northview High School in Johns Creek continues its hold on the top spot for SAT scores for Fulton County Schools, as well as among nearly all Georgia public high schools. Students at Northview had a test average of 1779, placing it second among nearly 450 public schools

across the state. Only the Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology posted a higher average – an impressive 1912 out of a possible 2400 points. Northview, however, had nearly three times more students taking the SAT this year than the Gwinnett magnet school. Northview also had the state’s second highest average scores in math and critical

reading, behind only the Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology. Among the 447 public high schools in Georgia, six North Fulton high schools ranked among the top 20 for SAT scores. In addition to Northview, those schools include Alpharetta High (1704), Johns Creek (1691), Chattahoochee (1680), Milton (1654) and Roswell (1653). Although it did not crack the top 20, Cambridge High posted a 1587 average – up

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Milton murder trial begins First defendant in Christopher Walker death By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The trial began Oct. 7 for one of the men suspected in the shooting death of 19-year-old Christopher Walker outside his Milton home in 2013. Walker was at a local Taco Bell restaurant the evening of March 12, 2013, when the three suspects – Matthew Goins, 20, of Alpharetta, Michael Grant, 23, of Roswell, and Richard Davidson, 20, of Roswell – spotted him.

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They allegedly were interested in a gold chain Walker wore around his neck. The three followed Walker to his home on Silhouette Court, Milton, where they tried to take DAVIDSON GOINS GRANT the chain from him. In the scuffle, a firearm in the commission of a felony Walker was shot in the head and and possession of a firearm by a condied. Police were able to use surveillance footage and tips from the commu- victed felon. Fulton County Superior Court Judge nity to track down the suspects. Kimberly Esmond Adams is presiding The trial of Davidson – now 22 – beover the case against defendant Davidgan Oct. 7. Trial is still pending against son in courtroom 4E. co-defendants Grant, 24, and Goins, According to testimony, one of the 21. suspects’ friends recognized them when All three suspects are charged with the surveillance footage was shown on murder, aggravated assault and atTV. She called a tip line and turned tempted armed robbery. Additionally, them in. Davidson is charged with possession of windows, causing severe damage to them. He was arrested for loitering or prowling, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, interference with government property and possession of a knife during a crime.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Dacula man was arrested Sept. 30 after allegedly possessing drugs as well as damaging a police cruiser. According to police, an officer on patrol at 2 a.m. spotted a vehicle driving slowly through a car dealership parking lot on Mansell Road. When the officer pulled the driver over, he noticed the driver, Joshua David Naylor, 26, of Dacula, was acting nervous and sweating. He claimed he was in the market for a new car and was just looking. The vehicle allegedly smelled of marijuana. When the officer asked Naylor to step out of the vehicle, Naylor refused. When he finally did agree, he allegedly reached into his right hand pocket and hid that side of him from the officer’s view. The officer placed Naylor in handcuffs and found an open spring-loaded knife in the pocket. A search of the car turned up several packets of marijuana and methamphetamine. When Naylor was placed in a patrol car, he began trying to kick out the

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A woman was arrested for shoplifting three salads from a local store, even when she had plenty of cash to pay for them. According to employees at the Publix grocery store on Haynes Bridge Road, they spotted the suspect in the store Oct. 2 as she picked out three salads and placed them in her purse. She then allegedly picked up some soup and attempted to pay for it, only to say she left her wallet in the car. As she left the building, she was stopped and the salads were taken out of her purse. Also found in her purse was $60. Several hundred dollars in cash were found in her wallet in her car.

from his bank using a Georgia license in his name along with a credit card and debit card also in his name. A second attempt to steal a further $5,800 was unsuccessful.

Landscaper’s tools taken from truck JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A local landscaper was the target of a theft Oct. 1, after someone stole several pieces of expensive equipment. The victim told police he was at 11180 State Bridge Road between 8 and 9 a.m. when he noticed a Red Max weedeater (valued at $500), a Stihl edge trimmer (also $500) and an Echo hedge trimmer ($100) missing from the bed of his pickup truck. The victim was on the property, an office complex, to perform landscaping duties when the items were found to be missing.

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DUI arrests ►► Matthew Alexander Lembo,

29, of Suwanee was arrested Sept. 21 on Wilson Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Gregory Francis Geiss, 25, of Long Indian Creek Court, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 24 on Nesbit Ferry Road in Johns Creek for DUI, suspended license, no tag light and expired tag. ►► Latasha Janese Manning, 26, of Lawrenceville was arrested Sept. 20 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Dennis Williams, 32, of Covington was arrested Sept. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, no license on person and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

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of Hartselle, Alabama, was arrested Aug. 23 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Robert Clayton Sanders, 31, of Gable Gate Turn, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 23 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI, improper lane change and failure to obey traffic control devices. ►► Elizabeth Grace Love, 46, of Hembree Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 23 on Elkins Road in Roswell for DUI, tag light violation and possession of a controlled substance. ►► Kristy Salena Smith, 46, of Laurian View Court, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 23 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Raymond Wayne Humphrey, 53, of Tucker was arrested Aug. 22 on Norcross Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Pedro Resendiz-Enriquez, 26, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 22 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.

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►► Benjamin Ramos-Lopez, 33, of Greenhouse Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 22 on Warsaw Road in Roswell for DUI, open container, following too closely and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jeremy Alexander Reese, 37, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 22 on Webb Street in Roswell for DUI and expired license. ►► Chad Thomas Reaume, 43, of Huddlestone Way, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 24 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Wesley Harper, 53, of Old Dogwood Road,

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I-285 gets variable speed limits Northern arc raised to 65 mph

This will be immeasurably safer than having to slam on the brakes when suddenly confronted with backed-up traffic.”

ATLANTA – Beginning Oct. 5, drivers on I-285 will see new speed limit signs along with a new speed. The Georgia Department of Transportation unveiled new electronic signage –variable speed limit (VSL) – along the northern arc of the highway. The speed limit will be increased from 55 mph to 65 mph along the 36-mile stretch of road. These new signs are electronic, which will allow GDOT to change the speed limit to match congestion or need down to as low as 35 mph. “VSL gives us the ability to warn drivers in advance that they are approaching heavy congestion or a crash site and to slow down that approaching traffic to a safe speed – one that will best facilitate its movement through the affected area,” GDOT Chief Engineer Russell McMurry said. “This will be immeasurably safer than having to slam on the brakes when suddenly confronted with backed-up traffic.” The success of the 65-mph speed limit on the south side and the abundance of I-285 lanes on the top – as many as seven and no less than four in either direction – validate the top side increase, said the

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department. But there are distinctions between top and bottom. The top half carries an average of 50,000 more vehicles a day – 100,000 more in certain locations, and there are nearly twice as many interchanges on the top. More traffic and more interchanges equate to more merging and weaving movements, more congestion and more crashes – all of which can result in traffic backups. VSL will allow GDOT Transportation Management Center operators, who constantly monitor I-285 via active traffic management software and closed circuit cameras, to instantaneously detect a

crash, breakdown or congestion forming. They then will be able to post warnings in advance of that area on overhead message boards and use 176 new electronic speed limit signs on the shoulder to make real-time adjustments to reduce the speed limit in and leading up to the area. Speeds will be reduced in 10-mph increments as necessary to 55 mph, 45 mph and a minimum of 35 mph. —Jonathan Copsey

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International cycling event comes to Roswell Gran Fondo Italia Oct. 18-19 ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell and the Southern Bicycle League will host Gran Fondo Italia, an international cycling event, Oct. 18-19 in Roswell. Gran Fondo Italia joins recreational cycling and the Italian lifestyle as the ride showcases the excellence of

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Italian food, wine, tourism and culture. Bringing the best of Italianstyle cycling to Georgia riders, cyclists will experience three beautiful courses, including 34 miles, 63 miles and a 106mile long course with a Gran Premio della Montagna climb challenge. The ride will finish with food, wine and celebration at Roswell City Hall. Legendary Italian cyclist and champion Claudio Chiappucci, known as “El Diablo” will headline the ride. Chiappucci, on the podium three times in the Tour de France, will showcase his famed jersey from his win at Sestries. “We are thrilled to bring the Gran Fondo Italia experience to our region,” said Jere Wood, the mayor of Roswell. “We have an incredible cycling

community and look forward to providing an exciting weekend of fabulous Italian culture and cuisine.” Modeled after the Gran Fondo cycling event format that originated in Italy, the Gran Fondo Italia AtlantaRoswell ride will begin with a combined mass start in Roswell, complete with an official Italian-style start celebration, lead-out and police escort. On Saturday and Sunday, cyclists and guests will have the chance to experience top Italian products from sponsors Colnago, fi’zik, KASK, Gaerne and Pissei and many other brands at the Gran Fondo Italia Expo at Roswell City Hall. For more information, please visit: http://thegranfondoitalia.com. —Shannon Weaver

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Volunteers from the Georgia Canoeing Association worked to clean up a portion of Big Creek, also known as Vickery Creek, on Sunday, Aug. 24. Their volunteer efforts were a precursor to Roswell’s annual Rivers Alive event, which was held on Sept. 27 along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Upstream of the historic mill dam, a fallen tree was catching silt, debris and trash, creating an unsightly “island” in the water. From shore, the dead snag seemed simple to remove, but upon closer inspection it proved to be a tough job. The volunteers worked on kayaks and on foot to collect the trash and break up the island. They managed to remove some of the limbs in the water using hand saws and dug out the accumulated silt with nothing but gloved hands. The collected trash included bottles, Styrofoam and recreational equipment. —Jonathan Copsey

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‘Dracula: The Twilight Years’ Roswell theater troupe scares up spooky fun ROSWELL, Ga. —The Roswell Rambler’s More or Less Players, a drama club for actors 50 and over, will be setting the stage for Halloween when they present their fall performance, “Dracula: The Twilight Years.” The performances will be Oct. 17-19 at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center. In this whimsical and humorous spoof of the ubiquitous vampire craze, a group of tourists trekking through Europe lose their way (naturally) and find themselves having to spend the night in the castle of Count Dracula.

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Historic Halloween scavenger hunt Saturday ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Historical Society will host a Halloween neighborhood scavenger hunt in the historic district of Roswell on Saturday, Oct. 18, at noon. Costumed participants should meet in the parking lot of the Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St. (Ga. 9), to receive the list of clues and questions about Roswell’s history. Photos of each location in the hunt will need to be taken as proof. The race ends promptly at 3 p.m. when all teams report to Mac

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Chattahoochee Nature Center presents Harvest on the ’Hooch Fundraiser set Oct. 19 ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center is bringing back the Harvest on the ’Hooch Oct. 19. The event is a fundraiser to provide produce for the food pantry.

“We’re hoping to improve upon the success of last year’s event by engaging a dynamic group of people,” said Development Director DeAnn Fordham. Harvest on the ’Hooch will feature catering from at least six local restaurants and live bluegrass music by the Fulton Ramblers.

The CNC’s Unity Garden donates hundreds of pounds of fresh produce each week and has delivered over 16 tons to the food pantry, said Katie Gibson, CNC’s community garden coordinator. “Our success is due to the sweat equity of our dedicated volunteers who help work in the garden and greenhouse,” Gibson said. “Our volunteers have logged thousands of hours in the Unity Garden.” The event is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “We are happy to partner

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Nonprofits and charities rely heavily on donations from the community. One of the largest in the area, the North Fulton Community Charities, is no different. They recently received a donation of more than $35,000 after a large and unusual fundraising event. The second annual black tie event, called Donkey Up for Charity, was held Sept. 27 at Pure Taqueria in Alpharetta. One of the founders of the event, Christopher Bloor, said he wanted to hold a fundraiser that was a little different. “People have enjoyed the event because is it unique and different,” Bloor said. “Guests were to dress as they would

when drinking tequila.” Half the crowd of about 100 people came in black tie attire. The other half was more relaxed – one man went so far as to wear a tuxedo T-shirt. “It’s meant to be a fun event,” Bloor said. “Just a good time.” The name – and accompanying donkey – came from a conversation about the community “ponying up” for the charity. As a play on words, they decided to make it “donkey up.” Last year, the first year, Bloor and fellow organizer Chris Sedgwick, who owns Pure, set a goal at $5,000. They nearly tripled that and raised $13,000. This year, they aimed to double even that and came out with at least $35,000. “It’s a huge success,” Bloor said. NFCC Executive Director Barbara Duffy agreed. “What an amazing thing it is that such a good time can

be had while raising awareness and significant funding for NFCC,” she said. “In my experience, it is unusual for business leaders to step out and invest so much in ensuring the well-being of others in the community.” Duffy said funding from the event will be used to prevent homelessness in the community by assisting residents with rent, utilities and other basic needs and to support programs and educational classes that help residents overcome barriers and move toward selfsufficiency. NFCC aims to prevent homelessness of individuals residing north of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County (Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell). NFCC assists families with basic needs such as food, rent and utilities, clothing and adult education classes during short-term emergencies.

1,331 pounds of food given to NFCC ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Community Charities picked up 1,331 pounds of food in almost 50 crates Sept. 16 from the Ecologix Systems warehouse in Alpharetta where it had been stored. The food was collected by members of the local Roswell Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who canvassed their neighborhoods for food. Through their generosity and the efforts of the members of the Ward, they were able to make a substantial contribution to the charity’s food bank. The effort was spearheaded by Eli and Marcia Gruber and John Woodward of the Roswell Ward. —Jonathan Copsey

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Traveler describes world tour Crossed globe solo in car By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – A trip around the world sounds like a traveler’s delight. It’s an opportunity to meet new people and cultures and see astounding sights. Now, imaging traveling by car around the globe. Now add being solo. Finally, as a woman. Annette Jahnel has been traveling since 2006 and bills herself as the first woman to drive solo around the globe. She did it all, she said, to get a better understanding of people and the world. “I have always been nomadic,” she said at the Oct. 2 meeting of the Historic Roswell Kiwanis Club. Describing herself as “rootless,” she has lived in Germany and South Africa, and was always traveling. In her early 20s, she did as many students do and took a year off – a “gap year” – and hitchhiked around Europe. Years later, she decided to instead travel the world. “I was going to see what the world looked like with my own eyes,” she said. So she hitched up her Renault Tango car and set off for parts unknown. And not just on a road trip, but a trip to eke out the desires of people all around the world. As she drove from Western Europe through the former Soviet Republic to China, putting her car on a boat and setting off across the ocean for America, everywhere she stopped, she asked men she met – border guards to hermits to herdsmen – to write on her car messages or prayers to people she would come across.

People inhabit different cultural groups, but at our core, we all want lives based on the four pillars of humanity.” ANNETTE JAHNEL

What she found was incredible. Nearly every message, no matter where in the world, was positive and asked for peace, understanding and love. “People inhabit different cultural groups, but at our core, we all want lives based on the four pillars of humanity,” she said. Those are honor, kindness, tolerance and self-control. As she traveled the world, she progressively lost the ability to communicate. Language was the first to go. Different alphabets cost her the ability to read, and then different cultures changed what expressions and body language mean. She collected her thoughts (and photos of her travels) and put them into a book called “My Year of Beds.” She just completed her second tour – this time of the United States – and is working on a book based on those travels – “Searching for Galileo.” She now makes her living selling her books and photography from her travels. For more on Jahnel and her travels, visit her online at www.ajahnel.com.

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New Old Soldiers Day Parade chairman named Legion taps Roger Wise Jr. ALPHARETTA, Ga. – American Legion Post 201 Commander Bob Byrd has named Roswell resident Roger Wise Jr. as the new general chairman of the Alpharetta Old Soldiers Day Parade. Wise, a longtime member of the American Legion Post, is a Vietnam-era veteran of the

Roger Wise Jr. has taken the reins of the Old Soldiers Day Parade as its new chairman.

U.S. Army Medical Corps. He is retired from a successful 30year career with the Ross Division of Abbott Laboratories, an international pharmaceutical corporation. Known for his involvement with charitable and community organizations, Wise is currently a national ambassador for Shriners Hospitals and locally is a strong support of Junior ROTC at North Fulton high schools.

“I’ve known Roger a long time and I am most confident in his dedication to the community, his strong leadership and organizational skills and his intimate knowledge of our community and its residents,” Byrd said of naming Wise to head the committee responsible for planning and conducting the annual parade. Wise succeeds the late Bob Votta who headed the parade committee for seven years until

his untimely death just prior to the 2014 parade. The Alpharetta American Legion Post has presented the parade on the first Saturday in August for 62 consecutive years. The 2014 edition was the largest parade ever presented with more than 125 marching units and in excess of 10,000 spectators. The 2015 parade is scheduled for Aug. 1. —Jonathan Copsey

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Milton choral director honored for teaching excellence 1 of 4 Fulton educators recognized for teaching, leadership, excellence HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Milton High School choral director Drew Bowers is one of four specially chosen educators who in addition to the kudos of receiving the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education will receive a $7,500 prize. A parent of one of Bowers’ former students nominated him. But Bowers then had to survive the rigorous vetting procedures to qualify for the grant. He applied last spring by filling out a lengthy application, which included a project associated with his teaching specialty. The panelists looked at his students’ records of achievement to evaluate his success as a teacher. Then he was observed in class, followed by two panels – each with different members and on separate occasions – who quizzed him about his project. Bowers said he would like to have an aural skills project that would include a teacher technology workstation with MacBook and software for listening programs. The workstation allows students to sharpen their ear and their voice to hear and sing the correct notes. It also includes a mini-keyboard that Bowers can play to work with the

student. “I knew I was a finalist, but I did not know whether I was chosen or not,” Bowers said. He found out Sept. 25, when he got a “suspicious” call that morning to come to Principal Ron Tesch’s office. He was right, because what he got was a surprise party. “Mr. Tesch told me WSB wanted to do a piece on music education and to come in early that day to see us working at an early rehearsal,” Bowers said. “My family was in on it, the front office was in on it, everybody.” There was a great deal of hoopla including not only his wife Leslie, but the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders, Freddie Falcon, School Superintendent Robert Avossa and Board of Education member Katie Reeves. “It was a day I won’t forget,” Bowers said with a grin. Now he has the $7,500 prize, which provides funds for his classroom project ($3,500), professional development ($1,500) and a personal stipend ($2,500). “While these educators are undoubtedly loved by their school community, this awards program isn’t a popularity contest,” said Avossa. “They are making a real differ-

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100 Black Men receives $48K AT&T Aspire grant Will fund mentoring in Roswell; Zion Missionary Church to host By HATCHER HURD hans@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, GA. – The 100 Black Men of North Metro Inc. has been awarded $48,000 in the form of an AT&T Aspire Grant to help that organization in its mission of mentoring young black students to serve as role models for them and to take a personal interest in

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The 100 Black Men of North Metro receive the AT&T check for $48,000. From left are RHS Principal Jerome Huff, Mayor Jere Wood, The 100 President Herman Pennamon Jr., AT&T Director of Community Affairs Don Balfour and members of the Zion Missionary Baptist Church. will not graduate with his or her peers. “When we invest in education, we make our community stronger, safer and more secure for the future,” Barbour

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Grant: Continued from Page 14 AT&T met at RHS as the guest of Principal Jerome Huff. As leader of the high school with the greatest amount of racial diversity and the largest

number of homeless students in North Fulton (No. 3 countywide), Huff as much as anyone wants to encourage The 100’s efforts. “This program tonight is right up my alley,” Huff said. “This is a challenging school, yet in the last seven years it has been exemplary. It is a

place where all students feel comfortable. It is a school that wins many accolades. “But we have kids who will benefit from what we’re setting in motion tonight.” Mayor Jere Wood rose to welcome The 100 and AT&T for its efforts in the city Roswell High School especially.

northfulton.com | Revue & News | October 16, 2014 | 15 “Welcome to my high school. This is where I graduated,” Wood said. “Roswell is not just affluent neighborhoods. It is a community of all races and income levels. The job The 100 Black Men do as role models and mentors and the group programs they put on are very important to Roswell. And the City Council and I want to do all we can to support them.” Herman Pennamon Jr., a retired Georgia Power executive and president of the 100 Black Men of North Metro said the focus of The 100 project is mentoring to young black men. “It has been proven that mentoring works. Our chapter has a 100 percent high school graduation rate,” Pennamon said. Mentors also work with mentees in coping with issues such as income and academic problems; behavior in the classroom; and having an appreciation of higher education. With the AT&T grant, Pennamon said The 100 will bring its Men of Tomorrow mentoring program to North Fulton, partnering with Zion Baptist Church. Many church members were also on hand to show their support of program coming to their church Saturday, Nov. 8. The featured speaker of the evening was provided by WXIA 11Alive anchorman Demarco Morgan who gave an inspira-

tional talk about how several black mentors shaped his life from high school through college and into his career in broadcasting. Morgan, whose father died at an early age, said his only role model was his older brother whom he adored. The problem was his brother was drifting through life, selling drugs and getting in and out of jail. It was the intervention of others at school that turned his live in a completely new direction. Morgan was an indifferent high school student, yet his principal encouraged him to apply to colleges and received one acceptance to Jackson State University in Mississippi. That set him on his way. He learned to apply himself and graduated with honors from JSU. With another mentor’s encouragement in college, he not only applied but gained acceptance to Columbia University master’s program in journalism in New York. Morgan offered himself as living proof what mentoring can mean to a young man growing up in difficult circumstances. “Two brothers grew up in the same house. One took a path that led to drugs and jail. Another with role models in his life took a good path,” Morgan said. “I know firsthand the

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Legislative initiatives revealed at town hall meeting Reps. Riley, Geisinger to discuss Fulton Initiatives for 2015 legislative session By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga – Fulton County is in the midst of a legal wrangle over the legitimacy of Fulton County’s recent property tax increase, a proposal could double the county homestead exemption to $60,000 and the power of the tax commissioner may be curbed. Updates on these and other legislative issues will be discussed at a legislative town hall meeting hosted by state reps. Lynne Riley, R-Johns Creek, and Harry Geisinger, RRoswell/Sandy Springs, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Newtown Park. They will talk about the initiatives they are working on for 2015 including policy proposals for local or general legislation. “We also want to hear from the public about the issues they would like us to pursue,” said Riley. As for the legality of sending the tax notices, that is still in the courts, but Cobb County

judge who is hearing the case has denied the injunction sought to halt the mailing of the tax notices with the millage increase. The Fulton Legislative Delegation is made up of all the state representatives and state senators who represent at least one polling district in Fulton County. They comprise the delegation which two years ago sought a number of initiatives through legislation aimed at curbing the powers of the Fulton County Commission. A number of them were passed into law including the moratorium on tax increases until 2015. It was passed by the delegation and then enacted by the General Assembly. Other measures included requiring a super majority of at least 5 future county commissioners to raise taxes. The delegation also sought legislation to rein in the power of the tax commissioner but that legislation did not pass. Nor did a measure to double the homestead exemption to $60,000 get to the floor for a vote.

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the votes to control the delegation. This year, the delegation is being more public about what they want to. This public hearing is one indication. Another is that members of the South Fulton delegation have voiced a desire to create a city of South Fulton. That would leave Fulton without any unincorporated area. Riley said they are coming back to press for curbing Fulton Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand’s powers because of his willingness to sell delinquent tax notices that have led many homeowners to lose their homes. Riley said the Tax Commissioner’s Office is not diligent

enough to contact owners about the pending sales of their properties until too late. In the past, property owners have found their property sold before they knew they were delinquent. The fact that the Fulton tax commissioner receives a fee for the sale of each lien leaves the impression of an incentive to get as many liens sold as quickly possible. “For instance, the mortgage company had a bad address to notify the owner. Exorbitant fines accrued without the owner knowing,” Riley said. Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones has said she wanted to bring back legislation for the homestead exemption hike. The public is invited to hear what Fulton County initiatives the Fulton County Legislative Delegation may bring before the 2015 session of the State General Assembly. Items up for discussion include: doubling the county’s homeowner exemption to $60,000 curbing the power of the tax commissioner to collect a fee for serving liens on tax delinquent properties Making the tax commissioner’s office appointive instead of elective.

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Milton High School’s ‘Off the Map’ production Audiences can see show Oct. 22, 23 MILTON, Ga. — Milton Theatre Company will produce and perform “Off the Map,” an offbeat, evocative comedy as a One Act Play for Milton’s 6 AAAAAA Georgia High School Association Regional (GHSA) entry. As customary with competition productions, the show will run to audiences for two nights, Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 23. Both shows take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Milton High School Theatre, 3025 Birmingham Highway in Milton. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Milton Theatre Company will compete regionally with several other schools. The regional competition will be hosted by Milton, as several other schools will perform their shows throughout the day for a panel of judges. The winning show then travels to State Competition in Kathleen, Ga. on Nov. 8. “Off the Map is a play with rich and wonderful characters that we can all identify with,” said Director Renee Den-

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ney. “The joy of this show for the audience is watching the characters take a journey… and recognizing a bit of you in them.” The story is told through the eyes of narrator, Bo Groden looking back on the summer when she was eleven years old and everything changed. She sifts through the memories of an unusual childhood spent in the wilds of northern New Mexico where her enterprising parents forged a rich life off the land and the local dump. Desperate to escape as a child, longing for modern

Left to right: Nick Turturro, Mary Caroline Owens and McKenzie Kurtz rehearse for “Off The Map,” showing at Milton High School on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 before competing regionally. amenities and normalcy, now she yearns to go back. She recalls the summer when Charley, her father, spiraled into depression and the family has to carry on, thanks in large part to the earthy strength of Arlene, Bo’s resourceful mother. George, Charley’s lifelong friend, offers watercolors and silence. A miracle arrives in the form of William Gibbs, a displaced IRS

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SAT: Continued from Page 1 62-points from last year in only its third year open. Other schools with double-digit gains include Fulton Science Academy High School, up 31 points to 1603, and Alpharetta High, up 32 points. System wide, the Fulton School System average remain unchanged at 1567, despite an overall drop in both the state and national averages in 2014. The average SAT scores for Georgia dropped two points to 1445; the national average dropped one point to 1497. “Our district’s overall score stayed constant this year, but most of our high schools saw increases,” said Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa. “More than 80% of our Class of 2014 took the SAT. I’m glad to see our participation rates grow, especially among our minority student populations.” In addition, with nearly 5,000 students taking the SAT, Fulton has the fourth highest number of test-takers in the state. “Only two other districts (Decatur City and Forsyth County) have higher SAT scores than Fulton and both have 3,000 to 4,800 fewer students taking the test,” Avossa said. “For a district of our diversity and size, our scores

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SAT Averages - North Fulton High Schools ( ) number of tests taken

Top 20 Schools by SAT Average Scores* *among schools with more than 100 tests taken

School Alpharetta HS (447) Cambridge HS (197) Centennial HS (328) Fulton Science Academy (30) Johns Creek HS (418) Milton HS (505)

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“Do we want to see scores go up every year? Absolutely,” State School Superintendent John Barge said. “However, we know that as more Georgia students take the SAT, we will sometimes see slight decreases. The measures are in place to better prepare students for college and 21st-century careers and, by extension, the SAT. The gains in scores will come.” SAT scores for 2014 reflect a slow decline Milan Eye Center is the ﬁrst in average practice in the United States scores since 1999, while to offer bladeless cataract participation surgery of its type. rates steadily increase. Barge noted 77 percent of Georgia seniors – 73,626 in total – took the SAT in 2014, Milan R. Patel, M.D. Niraj Desai, M.D. Kiran Sajja, M.D. Anjum Cheema, M.D. placing Georgia Cataract & Refractive Cataract & Refractive Oculoplastic Glaucoma & Cataract in the top 10 Surgeon Surgeon Surgeon Surgeon states for SAT participation. 2013 and 2014 Milan Eye Center is excited to announce that The SAT is the most widely we have been chosen to be the ﬁrst practice in taken national the United States to use the Ziemer Z6 Laser for assessment for bladeless laser surgery. college enrollare consistently high.” At the state level, education leaders were trying to put a positive spin on the drop in SAT scores for the 15th consecutive year, pointing to increasing numbers of students taking the test each year.

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Only two other districts (Decatur City and Forsyth County) have higher SAT scores than Fulton and both have 3,000 to 4,800 fewer students taking the test...For a district of our diversity and size, our scores are consistently high.” ROBERT AVOSSA Fulton Superintendent

ment, and has a possible score of 2400 points in three parts – math, critical reading and writing. It is administered by the College Board, which also administers the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Alpharetta High graduate earns perfect score on the SAT Anastasia Mulia, a recent graduate of Alpharetta High School, was the sole Fulton County student to earn a perfect 2400 on the 2014 SAT.

She currently attends Stanford University. In addition, seven students had perfect scores (1600) on the reading and math sections. Those students are: Michelle Tam (Alpharetta) Christine Feng (Chatta hoochee) Samuel Quinn (Northview) Ivan Liu (Cambridge) Gaeun Wie (Northview) Ian Myers (Chattahoochee) Yash Chandramouli (Northview)

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The Sons of Norway, a fraternal heritage group about Norse culture, will open its Roswell lodge Oct. 19 at a meeting at Great Oaks, 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell.

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Sons of Norway opens lodge in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – Sons of Norway, a fraternal organization open to anyone who has an interest in Norwegian culture, ancestry or language, will hold its initial meeting on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ajax Hall on the grounds of Great Oaks, 786 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell. Bill Browning, the organizer of the new lodge, will speak about the benefits of joining Sons of Norway and some of the activities of the new lodge. In addition, Sue Verhoef, senior archivist of the Atlanta History Center, will give a presentation on tracing ancestry. The Sons of Norway was organized as a fraternal benefit society by 18 Norwegian immigrants in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 16, 1895. The purposes and goals of the founding fathers were to protect members of Sons of Norway and their families from the financial hardships experienced during times of sickness or death in the fam-

ily. Over time, the mission of Sons of Norway was expanded to include the preservation of Norwegian heritage and culture in society. The group has grown since its beginning and is now the largest Norwegian organization outside Norway. Sons of Norway promotes Norwegian traditions and fraternal fellowship through the cultural and social opportunities offered in local lodge and district lodge activities. These activities include language camps and classes, scholarships, handicrafts, cooking and heritage classes, heritage programs, sports programs, travel opportunities, Viking Magazine and outreach programs sponsored by the Sons of Norway Foundation. For further information or to let Sons of Norway know you will attend the informational meeting, please send an email to sofntrondheim3687@ gmail.com or call Bill Browning at 404-953-2525. —Jonathan Copsey

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Northview teacher stars in PBS film Debuts Tues. Oct. 28 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Northview High School’s theater program director Paul McClain is about to put his talent where his mouth is for his students when he debuts in an original Georgia Public Television production. His students know McClain as a teacher with a bachelor’s degree in theater from Berry College and a master’s in fine arts in theatrical performance from the University of Florida. He has had theatrical and film experience since moving to Atlanta, but his next role will be before a wider audience. Just in time for Halloween, McClain will star in “Edgar Allan Poe’s Mystery Theatre,” a drama that delves into the psyche of one of America’s true literary geniuses. Poe also invented the detective genre decades before Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced his more wellknown “consulting detective” onto the scene. The fair-haired McClain has kept in touch with the fine arts community, especially classmates from Berry College. Through them, he found out about a production casting for a short film based on an imagining of two years in the life of Edgar Allan Poe while living in Richmond, Virginia, in the early 1840s. McClain said he went to the audition for the role of Poe, but he didn’t know how they liked him. He had an inkling when he was asked if he would be willing to dye his hair. “I quickly told them yes,” McClain said. “Most of it was shot in 2012. It is an historical fiction and the two years it covers are a blank in history. But it is correct in every historical detail.” While the story is how Poe may have opened a theater that would be the stage for some of his short stories, it follows Poe’s life closely. The characters are real people who influenced his life: his wife Virginia, his estranged foster-father John Allan and Rufus Griswold, a man who befriended him and became his business partner

in the theater, but really a literary rival who only wanted to ruin him. Writer-director Jose Acosta had been drawn to the enigmatic Poe as a subject because he was so influential. Poe is not so fashionable today, but his body of work and his mercurial life offer much to explore. Acosta had been developing the project on-and-off for 20 years, starting when he was a student at Berry College where he was influenced by Berry professor John Pruner to embrace the theater arts. Now Acosta had a “go” for his project, but he needed to wrap up casting. It was Pruner who sent some of his former Berry students Acosta’s way, McClain among them. “It was down to the wire for [casting] Poe. I needed someone talented and who looked the part. Paul was great except for the blond hair,” Acosta said. “But as soon as he spoke, I knew I didn’t want anyone else.” McClain is an experienced Shake-

spearean performer and has written articles on Shakespeare. Acosta said he thinks that Shakespearean experience made his readings of the Poe role all the more exceptional. “Paul is also steeped in the life of Poe,” he said. “With his stage experience and knowledge of Poe, I was comfortable letting him adlib in scenes or change a line. “In one scene I had given Poe a quote from Shakespeare to say. I didn’t have it quite right, and Paul just read the line as if it was correct. Neither of us said anything, but we were both comfortable with his additions after that,” Acosta said. Poe’s late mother was an actress and had a theater when they lived in Richmond. While Poe never owned a theater, it seemed plausible to have Poe return there and reopen the theater to perform his short stories. “It was the device we needed to have him perform his stories,” Acosta said. Short of money, he recruits family and friends – and even enemies – to appear in some of his most bizarre stories. “Hop Frog” and “The Cask of Amontadillo” are the ones depicted in the film. They show Poe at his most macabre. It’s no accident the film is showing Hal-

What to watch • “Edgar Allan Poe’s Mystery Theatre” • Premieres statewide • Ga. Public Broadcasting System • Channel 8 • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11 p.m. loween week. However, Acosta, McClain and the rest of the cast have hopes PBS will like the reaction to the “Mystery Theatre” enough to option it into a series. Each episode would end with two of Poe’s stories dramatized at the theater with the characters played by the characters in the Poe series. “So there is a connection to how the characters relate to Poe and how they are cast in his plays,” McClain said. “Sometimes the ending is like wishfulfillment; other times it plunges into depths only Poe could find.” So the story is a psychological treatment of the volatile Poe – with a little of “Twin Peaks” thrown in. We must judge whether he was a genius, a scoundrel or a madman.

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CHATTAHOOCHEE 28, JOHNS CREEK 19:

Kinsey’s 4 touchdowns spark Cougar win JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Isaac Kinsey caught three touchdown passes and scored the game-clinching score on a 49-yard run to lead Chattahoochee to a 28-19 victory last Friday night at Johns Creek. Kinsey accounted for more than half of the Cougars’ 391 yards of offense, finishing with 156 of Chattahoochee’s 264 receiving yards. All three of his TD catches came from Chase Owens, including a 69-yarder in the opening period. Kinsey clinched the Cougars’ victory with a 49-yard run on a speed sweep with about two minutes to play. The Gladiators went up 6-0 on a pair of field goals before the first two Owens-to-Kinsey TD tosses put the Cougars on top 14-6 at the half. Kevin Nalecz ran for one Johns Creek touchdown and passed 31 yards to Chase Campbell for a TD as the Gladiators closed within 21-19 after three quarters. Johns Creek had a chance to tie the game 21-21, but failed on a two-point conversion. The Gladiators finished with 350 yards of offense, 210 of that total on the ground. Matt Kriteman led the Gladiators with 97 yards on 19 carries. The Cougars are 2-3 in Region 6-AAAAAA and 2-4 overall, and play at home Friday against Alpharetta, 5-0 in region play. The Gladiators (0-5, 0-6) play Friday at North Forsyth, the first of two straight winless opponents on the Johns Creek schedule.

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Last week’s scores • Alpharetta 39, Centennial 0 • Chattahoochee 28, Johns Creek 19 • South Forsyth 33, Northview 8 • Milton 23, Cherokee 0 • Roswell 44, Pope 21 • Sprayberry 31, Cambridge 7 • Blessed Trinity 58, Therrell 14 • Fellowship Christian 33, Mount Pisgah 28 • Pinecrest 30, St. Francis 27 (2 OT) • Whitefield 16, King’s Ridge 12 This week’s games • Alpharetta at Chattahoochee • Lambert at Northview • Johns Creek at North Forsyth • Centennial at Habersham Central • Woodstock at Roswell • Milton at Walton • North Springs at Cambridge • Westminster at Blessed Trinity • King’s Ridge at St. Francis • Pinecrest at Mount Pisgah • Fellowship Christian at Whitefield

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All performances held in High School Gym 7:30 p.m. Thur., Oct. 16 7:30 p.m. Fr., Oct. 17 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 Main Characters: “Millie Dillmount” played by Autumn Bristow, “Jimmy Smith” played by Pierce Rossman, “Miss Dorothy” played by Whitney Cookston, “Trevor Graydon” played by David Renfrow, “Mrs. Meers” played by Elise Anzaldua Set in 1922, Millie tells the story of a Kansas girl who moves to Manhattan to follow her plan of marrying for wealth instead of love – the modern way – but her plans get bumpy when she accidentally falls in love with a charming but poor young man named Jimmy.

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ALPHARETTA 39, CENTENNIAL 0:

Butcher, Smith lead Raiders to shutout Knights Alpharetta tied for region lead By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Alpharetta remained in a tie for the lead in Region 6-AAAAAA with a 39-0 victory at Centennial last Friday night. The Knights had averaged 35 points

in three straight region victories, but were held to just 139 yards of offense by a stout Alpharetta defense led by lineman Andrew Butcher, who was credited with five solo tackles, four assists and 1.5 tackles for loss. Devon Johnson had 3.5 tackles for loss for the Raiders, with Tyler Howard stopping two Centennial ball carriers for losses. The Raiders are 5-0 in the region and 5-1 overall. The Raiders piled up 289 yards rushing, with Miles Smith breaking

off touchdown runs of 30 yards and 82 yards. Cam Adams scored on a 59-yard run. Smith carried 10 times for 131 yards, including a 7-yard TD in the second period to make it 27-0 at halftime. Smith’s 30-yard run opened the scoring for the Raiders, who increased their lead on a 44-yard pass from Austin King to Ryan Kopec following an interception by William Downing. King was 12 of 25 for 171 yards, with Kopec catching four passes for 107 yards.

MILTON 23, CHEROKEE 0:

Lem Cobbs, who carried nine times for 77 yards, scored on a 5-yard run. Downing recovered a fumbled punt by the Knights, leading to Smith’s second score of the first half. Smith and Adams broke long runs for the only scoring in the second half. The Knights, 3-2 in the region and 3-3 overall, were held to 75 yards rushing and 64 yards passing. Centennial plays Friday night at winless Habersham Central, while the Raiders play at Chattahoochee, 2-3 in region play.

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Eagles’ defense works hard for shutout Unbeaten Titans host Wildcats By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com

MILTON, Ga. – The Milton defense stopped Cherokee five times inside the Eagles’ 10yard line to preserve a shutout over the Warriors last Friday night and a share of the lead in Region 5-AAAAAA. With a 23-0 victory over a team that was averaging more than 40 points a game, Milton has allowed just 12 points in three straight region wins. Milton now shares first place with rival Roswell at 3-1. Cherokee, Etowah and Woodstock are all 3-2. The Warriors drove to the Milton 1 on their first possession, but were penalized for a personal foul and failed on a fake field goal attempt. Milton fumbled the ball back to Cherokee, but the Eagles’ defense again held, and the Warriors missed a field goal. For the last 16 minutes of the first half, the Eagles dominated, scoring on five straight series while holding the Warriors to no first downs and no yards over that span. Milton took the lead with 3:30 to play in the opening period on a 66-yard pass

from Austin McLeod to Obe Fortune. The Eagles needed to go only 12 yards to make it 10-0 on Ethan Suda’s 40-yard field goal. Then a 40-yard drive capped by Chris Turner’s 7-yard run increased the lead to 17-0. Drives of 60 yards and 50 yards led to field goals of 27 and 42 yards by Suda as the Eagles went to halftime ahead 23-0. The Eagles would score no more, but the defense made the points stand up. Cherokee broke a 55-yard run to the Milton 5 to start the second half, but again the Eagles stiffened and held on downs. The Warriors again drove to the Milton 5, but were pushed back by a penalty and a sack and then lost the ball on a fumble. Cherokee’s final scoring chance ended when the War-

riors’ quarterback fumbled into the end zone at the end of a 44-yard run and the Eagles recovered. Milton then ran out the final six minutes of the game. A.J. Beach made a touchdown-saving tackle on the first long run, and helped force the fumble near the goal line, with Jordan Parisian making the recovery for a touchback. The Eagles rushed for 190 yards and passed for 177 while limiting the Warriors to 250 total yards. Cherokee completed 15 passes for just 111 yards, and the Milton defense limited Andrew Harris, who was leading the state in receiving yards, to three catches for 46 yards. McLeod was 12 of 17 for 177 yards, with Fortune catching five passes for 91 yards. Micco Brisker carried 17 times for 85 yards for the Eagles and Turner added 71 yards on 16 attempts. Milton, 5-1 overall, plays Friday night at Walton. Walton is 2-3 in the region and 2-5 overall after forfeiting three victories due to playing a transfer student who was ineligible. The Raiders knocked Woodstock out of a share of the region lead last week.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – The Blessed Trinity Titans tuned up for their showdown Friday night with Westminster, cruising to a 58-14 victory at home last Friday over Therrell. The Titans led 51-0 at the half against Therrell, gaining around 300 yards on the ground and 140 in the air. Milton Shelton rushed for three touchdowns, and Conor Davis ran for one score and passed for two more. One TD pass went to Matthew Higgins, who also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Elijah Hamilton scored the final BT touchdown. Both Blessed Trinity and Westminster are unbeaten (6-0) and state ranked. So the winner almost certainly will earn the No. 1 seed in the sub-region and a spot in the Region 4-AAA championship game. That team will then open against Cedar Grove, along with a first round state playoff game at home. The Titans and Wildcats both played some qual-

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Hornets rebound to crush Pope Evans rushes for 234 yards, 4 TDs By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. – Roswell rebounded from an errorfilled performance in a loss to Wheeler the previous week with a decisive 44-21 victory last Friday night at Pope. The Hornets moved into a tie with Milton (3-1) for first place in Region 5-AAAAAA, with Woodstock, Etowah and Cherokee all at 3-2. The Hornets begin a three-week stretch of games against the three Cherokee County contenders, hosting Woodstock Friday night. The Hornets, 4-2 overall, rolled up 410 yards rushing and almost 550 yards total against the Greyhounds. Sheldon Evans led the way, carrying 26 times for a whopping 234 yards and four

touchdowns. He averaged 9 yards a carry. The Roswell defense held Pope’s Bryan Terry, who had rushed for more than 100 yards in five straight games, to just 44 yards in 17 attempts or just 2.9 yards a carry. The Hornets drove to an Evans touchdown on their first series to break a 7-7 tie late in the first period. The score came on a 30-yard run by Evans after the Pope touchdown pass. Evans scored again to put Roswell ahead. George Aroweselu made it 21-7 with a 5-yard touchdown run early in the second period, and Evans scored his third TD of the half on a 32-yard jaunt to increase the Hornets’ lead to 28-7. The Greyhounds connected on two more touchdown passes to close the gap to 30-21 at the half after the Hornets scored on a safety in

expired in regulation. Both teams scored touchdowns in the first overtime, but St. Francis failed to score in the second OT period. Pinecrest booted a 26-yard field goal for the win. Pinecrest also kicked a 22yard field goal on the last play of the first half to take a 3-0 lead, but the Knights came back with three touchdowns in the first 13 minutes of the second half. St. Francis scored on two short runs by Sam Frank and a 5-yard run by Avery

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the second period. Roswell drove 86 yards to start the second half, scoring on a 4-yard run by Evans. The Roswell defense took over from there, shutting out the Greyhounds in the final two quarters. The Hornets closed out the scoring early in the fourth quarter on an 8-yard pass from James Whitaker to Mechane Slade. Slade rushed for 90 yards on six carries and had five receptions for 60 yards (15 yards per carry).

Pinecrest edges St. Francis in nail-biter CUMMING, Ga. – Pinecrest Academy scored 17 points in the final 2:15 to send the game into overtime, and came away with a 30-27 victory at home last Friday night over St. Francis. The Knights led 20-3 late in the fourth quarter before the Paladins scored on a 25-yard touchdown pass to make it 20-10. Pinecrest scored again 15 seconds later, returning an interception for a touchdown, and it was 2017. Pinecrest forced overtime on a 30-yard field goal as time

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Showell. Then Matt Davis passed 17 yards to A.J. Cummings for the score in overtime. The Knights were limited to 188 yards total offense, 141 on the ground. The St. Francis defense allowed 231 yards and forced four turnovers, including two pass interceptions by Will McGee. Pinecrest converted just one of 14 times on third down, but was 3-of-3 on fourth down. The Knights are 0-2 in Region 6-A East and 4-2 overall and play at home Friday against King’s Ridge. – Mike Blum

ROSWELL, Ga. – Fellowship Christian took the lead with 33 straight points and held off a furious late rally by Mount Pisgah to upset the state-ranked Patriots 33-28 last Friday night on the Paladins’ home field. Mount Pisgah jumped out a 14-0 lead after one quarter, but the Paladins outscored the Patriots 33-0 over the next two and a half periods to take a 33-14 lead. The Patriots rallied behind a pair of touchdown passes by Aaron Winchester in the final four and a half minutes and recovered an onside kick, but the game ended when the Paladins’ Bo Wynn came up with an interception in the end zone, his second of the final period. Winchester drove the Patriots to touchdowns on their first two drives, connecting with Connor Richey for the second TD to make it 14-0. The Paladins scored three different ways – a safety, a TD and a field goal – in the second quarter to close within 1412 at the half. A bad Mount Pisgah punt snap resulted in a safety, then Tyler Matthesen scored on a 3-yard run to cap a 49-yard drive. Jake Williamson’s 39-yard field goal in the final minute cut the FCS deficit to two points. Another poor punt snap by the Patriots gave the Paladins the ball at the Mount Pisgah 31, and Shane Young connected with Williamson for a touchdown on the next play to give FCS its first lead. The Patriots bounced back with a 75-yard drive, but fumbled at the Fellowship 4. The

Paladins then marched right back with a 21-play, 96-yard drive climaxed by a 30-yard pass from Young to Dalton Depew. Wynn intercepted a Winchester pass at the Fellowship 21 and Andrew Minkert broke loose for 79 yards and a touchdown on the next play. Winchester sparked a Mount Pisgah drive that ended on a 34-yard TD pass to Chase Greene and drove the Patriots 80 yards in the late going, teaming up with Richey for 14 yards and the score. The Patriots recovered the onside kick and got to the FCS 21 with no time on the clock. A pass interference penalty gave Pisgah one last chance against the Paladins before Wynn’s game-saving interception. The Paladins rushed for 230 yards, with Minkert picking up 129 yards on 15 carries. Young, who added 45 yards on the ground, passed for 69 yards. Winchester had 421 yards total offense, rushing for 241 yards on 23 carries despite being sacked four times. He was 18 of 33 passing for 180 yards and three TDs, but had three turnovers. The Patriots played without Ben Miller, their leading receiver. The Paladins are tied for first in Region 6-A East at 2-0 and are 3-3 overall. FCS plays Friday night at Whitefield Academy (1-1, 3-3). It was the Paladins’ second straight sub-region win over a North Fulton opponent. They defeated King’s Ridge 47-28 the previous week as Matthesen carried 18 times for 118 yards and five touchdowns and Williamson had a 62-yard TD reception on a double pass from Jack Hardin. The Patriots are 1-1 and 4-2, and have a key game Friday at home against Pinecrest (1-1, 5-1).

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Big Canoe Fine Art Show kicks off holiday season

BIG CANOE, Ga. -- Big Canoe, the mountain resort community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, does not do things In a small way. With 8,000 acres and 100 miles of paved road behind the gates, Big Canoe has will occasionally sponsor one of its fine art shows -- the last one was in 2009 -- to showcase its newest homes in a wine-and-cheese atmosphere. But Big Canoe Marketing Director Ann Young says the biggest art show just may be the autumn leaves in full radiance that abound on the property. At an elevation of 3,200 feet it is the perfect tableau for fall colors. But the artists’ colors inside the Big Canoe Art House are special too. Artists come from all over the Southeast to participate in the show. They are showing in a variety of media: potters, sculptors, glass masters, painters, photographers, quilters and furniture makers. It is chance to see amazing original art and perhaps take something home. Prices range from $150 to $40,000. “At certain times, local authors will be along to sign their books, there will be weaving demonstrations’.” said Young. Nnamdi Okonkwo is an artist-sculptor who grew up in Nigeria. Although he always wanted to be an artist, it was basketball that brought him to the University of Hawaii (he’s 6 feet 9 inches tall). He went on to get BFA and MFA degrees in sculpture and today lives in Fayetteville, Ga., with his family. Landscape photographer John A. Smith draws his inspiration from the Great Smoky Mountains the mountains of his western North Carolina. He is continually trying to capture the beauty and majesty of those mountains in all of their moods and in vivid colors. Smith’s landscapes are his interpretations of the scenes he shoots and prints. Glassmaker Cal Breed has been working with glass for more than two decades to develop his distinctive style. The Alabamian has work in numerous collections including a recent solo exhibition at the Huntsville (Ala.) Museum of Art and was featured in an Alabama Public Television documentary on craft In Alabama. Their artwork and that of

What: Big Canoe Fine Art Show When: Oct. 23 – Nov. 2, Thursdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Big Canoe: Go north on Ga. 400; Go left onto Ga. 369 West approx. 12 miles; Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road; Dead ends at Ga.53; Turn left on Steve Tate Hwy., follow signs Cost: Admission free

many others will be on display in Big Canoe courtesy of the Big Canoe Building Group in one of their models In The Bluffs. For directions and additional information call Big Canoe Realty at 770-893-2733, 1-866-244-2266.

Spectacular landscape photography such as this are due to the keen eye and expertise of photographer John A. Smith.

Glassmaker Cal Breed will exhibit exquisite glass work such as this multi-color ball.

Nnamdi Okonkwo’s dancers, called “Jubilation,” exude movement.

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Wesley Reese chosen for Congress of Future Medical Leaders MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s Wesley Reese, a 10th-grader at Cambridge High School, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14 – 16. The Congress is an honorsonly program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists to stay true to their dream and to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Reese was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, the medical director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, to represent Georgia based on his academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. During the three-day Congress, Reese will join students from across the country and hear Nobel laureates and

National Medal of Science winners talk about leading medical research. They will be given advice from top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology. “This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, executive director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Wesley Reese are our future, and he deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give him.” The Academy offers free services, programs and guidance to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science. For more information, visit www.FutureDocs.com.

Local student receives national honor ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The National Society of High School Scholars named Alpharetta High School student Stephan G. Jean from Alpharetta to become a member of the esteemed organization. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and Chairman Clues Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Stephan has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Nobel. “Stephan is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.” The NSHSS hopes to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources and opportunities, said NSHSS President James W. Lewis. Formed in 2002, the Na-

Stephan G. Jean tional Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members of the organization to apply their unique talents, vision and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 1 million society members in over 160 countries. NSHSS provides opportunities for deserving young people. —Jonathan Copsey

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Cambridge student Wesley Reese, center, was chosen to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C. With him are Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, and Sen. John Albers, right.

Welcome back, cancer-free teacher ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Lori Holland, a math teacher at Alpharetta High School, came back to work Oct. 8 to a room filled with love after finishing her last chemotherapy session. Her students and fellow colleagues decorated every part of her room with notes, flowers and balloons to show their support for her full recovery. —Jonathan Copsey

Cambridge chorus and Sedgwick Gallery team up for event MILTON, Ga. —Cambridge High School’s chorus and Sedgwick Gallery are teaming up for an evening of art, entertainment and song on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Sedgwick Gallery, located at 61 Roswell St. in Alpharetta. Proceeds from the event will benefit the chorus. Guests will be treated to performances by Cambridge’s Chanson Choir, as well as various soloists and small ensembles, while viewing a variety of art items available for sale and auction. Appetizers, dessert, wine and cocktails will be served. “The choral program at Cambridge High School has enjoyed many successes for a

school only in its third year of operations,” said Dominique Petite, choral director. “In our first two years, Cambridge sent singers to Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Chorus, Spivey Hall Honor Choir and the American Choral Directors Association Regional and National Honor Choirs. We hope to build on those successes and add additional awards in the coming years.” Tickets are available for $25 per person or $40 per couple at www.cambridgesings.org. To preview art items from the Sedgwick Gallery, visit www.sedgwickgallery.com. —Vallari Bhave

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State seeks waiver from ‘high stakes’ consequences of student assessments Teachers have additional year before student growth becomes factor in evaluation, pay By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Teachers across Georgia will have at least another year before the academic performance of their students makes a significant impact on their evaluations, and potentially their paychecks. Last month, the Georgia Department of Education submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Education requesting a one-year waiver from the consequences related to the use of student assessment to evaluate teacher effectiveness. “As we transition to a new

assessment system, we need additional time before incorporating student growth in highstakes personnel decisions,” explained Georgia Schools Superintendent John Barge. “A one-year delay will ensure teachers and leaders are aware of the impact of more rigorous standards and high-quality assessments, and have time to amend instructional practices and engage in professional learning.” This year, the GDOE is rolling out the new Milestones assessment in grades 3-12, which replace the CRCTs and End-of-Course-Tests. The results of these annual assessments will be used to measure

student growth and teacher performance. The Milestones have become the subject of debate by some who say the assessments have been rushed through and not properly field tested. Both candidates for the state superintendent’s position support a slower rollout, as well as delaying the consequences of the tests on a teacher’s rating and pay. Barge is coming to the end of his four-year tenure as the state’s school chief and will leave office Jan. 1, 2015. “We listened to our educators in districts across the state, who told us that we needed another year to work on the implementation of performance measures for high-stakes personnel decisions,” said Barge, who chose to run for governor instead of a

second term. The mandate for student growth tied to teacher ratings is part of the state’s waiver from the No Child Left Behind law. Student growth is also part of the $400 million the state received in Race to the Top funds, which also mandates merit pay for top teachers. In 2012, Georgia was one of the first states to seek, and receive, a waiver from the provisions of NCLB, provided the state put in place its own accountability process to improve student performance. Today, 45 of 50 states have waivers from NCLB. NCLB was passed by Congress in 2001 mandating every child be on grade level academically by 2015. It has not been reauthorized by Congress

in many years, rendering its mandates questionable. The Fulton County School System (FCSS) is not one of the 26 counties that received Race to the Top funds, but still follows the teacher evaluation system since it is now state law. The counties that did receive Race to the Top funds are still bound to the provisions of their commitments, regardless of any waivers from the USDOE. “Georgia’s 26 Race to the Top districts will continue full implementation this school year, including paying merit bonuses to the top 10 percent of teachers, [based] on Georgia’s current assessment system, including student growth measures,” said Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE.

XL212 announces September student-athlete award winners ALPHARETTA, Ga.— On Sept. 30, Bliss Mallory and Ryan Kopec were honored as the XL212 Student-Athletes of the Month at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Enterprise Breakfast. The student-athlete award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of deserving student-athletes in the North Fulton area. Winners are chosen from nominations made by area athletic directors and coaches, based on extraordinary academic proficiency, exceptional athletic accomplishments and dedication to civic action. Mallory, a senior cheerleader from Mount Vernon Presbyterian School, was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Month for September. She made the All-American Cheer Squad and will have the opportunity to cheer in London with an elite group of cheerleaders from around the nation. Mallory was named head captain of the Mount Vernon cheer squad, has been the varsity basketball team captain the past two years and is a member of the varsity soccer team. She takes multiple honors and AP courses, while maintaining a 3.97 grade point average and scoring a 27 on the ACT. She is the founder and president of the Business Club and is active with the Green Club, Service Club and Art Club. Mallory also serves as spirit prefect for the upper school and is a member of the youth group at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. She hopes to attend UCLA next fall. “She is an outstanding young woman,

Bliss Mallory is a senior cheerleader from Mount Vernon Presbyterian School.

Ryan Kopec is a senior football player from Alpharetta High School.

is forever positive and without complaint,” said coach Kelly Fitzgerald, when asked what sets this student leader apart from her peers. “She sets an example in and out of practice. I cannot speak highly enough about her. I wish every girl on my squad had these qualities. I wish these qualities for my daughter one day. She sets the bar high. I am so grateful to coach a young lady who makes my life easy.” The September Male Student-Athlete of the Month is Ryan Kopec, a senior football player from Alpharetta High School. So far, in the 2014 season, he has 15 receptions for 330 yards and four touchdowns. He has made five out of eight field goals, with a long of 46 yards, and is 25 of 25 for extra points. He also has an average of 35.5 yards punting, with six downed inside the 20. Kopec is three year scholarathlete who maintains a 3.9 GPA and made a 27 on his ACT. He is hoping to continue his athletic career at the college level. Off the field, he is a Raider ambassador.

Only students who are strong scholars and display excellent leadership skills are chosen to represent their school as ambassadors during events and when special visitors are on campus. “He has a great work ethic and has worked hard for four years to reach his goals on the football field, on the baseball diamond and in the classroom,” said head coach Jacob Nichols. “He is truly an inspiration to many with his selflessness and dedication to all aspects of any program that he is part of. Ryan is the type of player that any coach would appreciate, leading by example in every phase of his academic and athletic career, and in life.” “We are tremendously excited to be entering our fifth year of partnering with the GNFCC to present the Student-Athlete of the Month Awards,” said Eric Douglas, XL212 president. “We want to thank Brandon Beach and the GNFCC, Roger Wise and the University of Phoenix and Bob Mejerle from SpeedPro Imaging for helping to make this award possible.” —Rachael Dier

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Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal reads Oct. 9 to students of the Roswell School.

First lady reads to schoolchildren By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – First lady Sandra Deal made a stop at several local schools Oct. 9 as part of her continuing efforts to promote reading. She stopped by the Roswell School, on Woodstock Road, and read to the children there. The Roswell School teaches 40 pre-K children and includes a Japanese immersion program as well as after school and martial arts in the afternoons. October is Georgia’s Pre-K Month, and the first lady has been visiting schools around the state. “The governor and I have worked diligently to increase the percentage of Georgia’s children reading at or above grade level by the completion

of third grade,” said Deal. “By focusing our efforts on our youngest learners, we have the ability to teach them these crucial skills that lay the groundwork for all their future academic and career endeavors. Research shows that our nationally recognized pre-K program has greatly improved and enhanced our students’ reading and literacy skills. We must continue investing our time and resources in these young scholars because they are undoubtedly capable of being the future leaders of our state.” Approximately 60 percent of all 4-year-olds in Georgia are served by Georgia’s pre-K program and Head Start, with a statewide pre-K enrollment of nearly 84,000. For more information, visit http://decal.ga.gov/.

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James Dickey was a famous poet and novelist from Atlanta who wrote “Looking for the Buckhead Boys,” which was about his group of childhood friends in Buckhead around 1940 – his brat pack. One of my favorites, the poem is especially dear to me because the two main Buckhead boys he wrote about were good friends of mine. One I have known all my life. Dick Gray was the father of one of my best friends. When I was growing up on the river in Rockledge (Florida), Dick taught us all about sports and sportsmanship. He spent many hours teaching us how to play football and basketball in his backyard. I remember November opening days, long treks up to a summer cottage in North Georgia (Lakemont) and Saturdays watching football games on his black and white TV. I will never forget he taught us what a great team the Baltimore Colts was because of their great quarterback – No. 19, Johnny Unitas (6-foot-1, 40,239 career passing yards – that’s a bit over 22 miles – and inventor of the “flat-top” haircut). Dick never missed attending the Masters in Augusta. I wondered how he got those Masters tickets every year. One must be royalty, famous or very wealthy to be among those chosen few ticket holders. It turns out that in 1939 Dick’s father sold his newspaper (The Atlanta Journal) and I believe his radio station (WSB) to the former governor of Ohio, Mr. James Cox. Back then owning a newspaper had many privileges, and Masters tickets were one. The other Buckhead boy that I knew was the central character in the poem – Charlie Cates. In the poem, Charlie is “Charlie Gates” and Dick Gray is “Dick Shea.” Charlie was my first landlord (for our office) when my wife and I moved to Alpharetta in 1990 with our toddler and infant daughter. He was very kind to us and we might not have made it had it not been for him. His brother “Shag” Cates was chairman of the Fulton County Commission for years. I remember when we were trying to get our office connected to sewer and were having problems with the county, all those problems one day surprisingly and magically went away when the inspector that I was dealing with mistakenly discovered that my landlord was Shag Cates (who had been dead for many years). Institutional memory can endure for

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a very long time. The opening lines of “The Buckhead Boys” never cease to move me. “Some of the time, going home, I go Blind and can’t find it. The house I lived in growing up and out The doors of high school are torn Down and cleared away for further development, but that does not stop me. First in the heart Of my blind spot are The Buckhead Boys. If I can find them, even one, I’m home.” When we first started the paper, we wrote an article about the Buckhead boys. When I was interviewing one of them, he mentioned that they met for breakfast once a month. Would I like to join them for that breakfast at Alpha Soda in Alpharetta? “Of course,” I replied and looked forward to meeting the dozen or so still living members of Dickey’s Buckhead boys. Dick Gray was there. So was Charlie and another dozen friends who all had known each other since the 40s and 50s. Sitting with them that morning felt like someone had reached down into a big bag of “wishes” and given me one. I watched and listened to them talk about football, hunting, the old high school, who was doing what and who had died. After all these years, they still deferred to Charlie, who spent his time listening to the others with a sparkle in his eyes, a kind word and a smile on his face. Their connection, the shared history and the vitality of their relationship was palpable and filled the room with richness and warmth. I think my goose bumps had goose bumps for most of the morning. When, unknown to us, Charlie was very sick with cancer, my wife Christina invited him to breakfast. He was probably in his mid-70s and she in her early 20s, but they had a connection that was special. While she invited him, it was Charlie who picked her up and drove – always the Southern gentleman. He was a very success-

ful business man but one would never know it, and he knew everybody in a discrete and sincere way. If you were in need, you knew you could count on him. I asked my wife later about her breakfast with Charlie that day. She told me that one thing she remembered was that he had scolded her for something she had said. “That’s not you Christina,” he had told her. “Maybe Ray, but not you.” He was always honest and direct. He died a few weeks later. To this day, Christina is so grateful to have made the effort to spend time with our wise and compassionate landlord, friend and Buckhead boy. I still occasionally talk with Dick’s son Dorsey, who lives in Sandy Springs. Several years ago when my mother died, my sisters and I organized a celebration of her life in Cocoa Beach – where she had lived most of her adult life. On average, the people who attended the celebration had known each other for at least 50 years. Everyone was connected. Everyone cared. One of my oldest friends who came to the party pulled me aside and told me he would have to leave early because his wife was in intensive care with a dangerously high temperature. I was mortified and deeply touched. Many of the attendees at the party had not seen each other in years. Everyone collectively held their breath the entire evening, each sensing or suspecting that they would probably never be in the same space again with so many old friends. The time together was precious. As I get older, the connections I have with my old friends continues to grow richer and more important to me. Life – and my wife Christina – has slowly taught me how important it is to nurture those friendships, to not take them for granted. One must make those relationships a priority and nurture them by action. There will always be reasons for not having the time to do that. But of course, that is a choice no matter how hard you convince yourself otherwise. “Buckhead Boys” was both Dickey’s tribute to his friends and their friendship, as well as a reminder to us all about how important those connections are. “I’m home. And if I can find him, catch him in or around Buckhead, I’ll never die: it’s likely my youth will walk Inside me like a king.”

Traffic congestion, pollution and frustration in Milton are going to get worse. Much worse, thanks to the Milton City Council. Last week, Oct. 6, the City Council made a huge blunder when it approved abandonment of the Crooked Creek subdivision’s roads. In so doing, council ignored Milton’s laws and staff’s recommendations. Club Creek Drive will no longer be a public road and will be closed off to the public, including bikers and pedestrians. Considering the serious and increasing congestion on Milton’s roads, it defies belief that council would close down an important road. Council’s decision violates Section 48-168 (a)(2)(e) of Milton’s Code of Ordinances, which states that roads should not be abandoned if such action would negatively impact traffic on surrounding roadways. Applying this standard, the Public Works director recommended against abandonment. His report provides dismal predictions about traffic gridlock on surrounding roads resulting from the abandonment, particularly the intersections

at Bethany Bend and Ga. 9 and at Cogburn and Bethany Bend. Unfortunately, the director’s recommendations were ignored and surprisingly not even mentioned during council voting. It is troubling that council so readily disregards Milton Code when lobbied by special interests. So much for the rule of law. Safety was cited as a reason for abandonment and eventual gating of Crooked Creek’s entrances. However, traffic studies indicate only 15 percent of Crooked Creek traffic is through-traffic, so gating will have minimal impact on traffic safety. Also, Milton is one of the safest cities in Georgia, and crime in Crooked Creek is no higher than elsewhere in Milton. Ironically, both traffic infractions and overall crime will likely increase in Crooked Creek when police patrols cease after gating. Council disregarded most issues raised in the debate and focused on “local control.” Simply stated, council felt it best to defer to the supposed wishes of Crooked

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We must not destroy Wills Park Equestrian Center Dear Editor: It would be an absolutely tremendous travesty to tear down the Wills Park Equestrian Center. There is a certain beauty and specialness to be in and watch a horse show that is irreplaceable. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. If revenue is needed, why doesn’t Alpharetta do what they do for each ball player and charge a surcharge for each entry that participates in the horse show and an additional surcharge on entries that are not within the city of Alpharetta. It is certainly jammed pack all of show season with so many horses, which lasts quite a long time. I know because I live walking distance from there. That’s plenty of revenue right there. That is certainly a good suggestion instead of just tearing it down but try and care enough to think of ways to generate revenue. That would be one way to do just that for Alpharetta. In addition, it’s very plain to see that the reason there’s not many horses within the city of Alpharetta is because

the city has overdeveloped so much land that there’s not enough to raise horses on anymore. That’s what the city has done for Alpharetta – ruined it. There are some people who have lived in Alpharetta for a number of years who call it “the raping of Alpharetta,” and that’s exactly what it is. What you’re suggesting would ruin the park for all the people that do use it and enjoy it. There is no other large park around in this area. It’s a wonderful place to visit and enjoy especially for horse lovers such as myself. There is also so much wooded area that’s beautiful with so much wildlife. What’s so wrong with trying to preserve something for a change instead of ruining it for so many? I am very interested in trying to preserve something that is so beautiful and unique. Thank you, Joy Duzenski EDITOR’S NOTE: To read Ray Appen’s column, visit www. bit.ly/1qazaii.

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Boycott the Billboards Thank you As a new resident to North Fulton, I was amazed to learn that we are expecting to have billboards erected in our residential community. In my opinion, billboards are better suited for interstates and should not be allowed within 1 mile of a residential area. But it seems that the Georgia Supreme Court disagrees, so they are coming. North Fulton has a desirable demographic so it is understandable that marketers would like to target us. However, if we work as a community, we can stop this using market forces. Businesses advertise to

Abandon: Continued from Page 42 Creek’s residents. Council was particularly focused on the assertion that 67.8 percent of Crooked Creek residents approved gating. However, many Crooked Creek residents at the meeting informed council that the

attract customers and create sales. It is that simple. If we make it clear to the companies advertising on the billboards that we will not patronize their business, they will find another way to target our community. If nobody is advertising, the billboard company loses money and will not build any more billboards. If we want to stop the billboards, we need to act now. Please join me on Facebook at “Boycott the Billboards” and learn how you can help. Evan Conn Johns Creek

approval process was unfair, opaque and sometimes downright dirty; they described numerous and specific irregularities. However, their complaints fell on deaf ears. Council also ignored the city attorney’s advice that Crooked Creek’s wishes were only “one component” for consideration among many that he articulated for council.

Roswell Council I’d like to publicly thank Roswell’s mayor, council and staff for their diligence, perseverance and creativity in finalizing the land swap for the city’s new Fire Station No. 4. When faced with a decaying, substandard building, it would’ve been easy to take the path of least resistance and hurriedly place the new structure in a location that either sacrificed public safety, public park land (and the public trust) or both. Instead, city officials chose a more

He further stressed that council should focus on the “overall interests” (with a stress on “overall”) of Milton, not the interests of a “particular slice” of Milton. Unfortunately, his words also fell on deaf ears. I urge Milton citizens to watch the council video and read the Public Works report, which are posted at the city of Milton website.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, November 6, 2014 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 November 17, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-14-06 Sweet Nail and Spa Consideration of a conditional use for a nail salon to be located at 3630 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 150. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 2, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-14-15 The Hanuman Mandir (City Council only) Consideration of a request to amend a previous condition of City Council in order to permit an expansion of a religious facility at 390 Cumming Street into an adjacent 2,000 square foot suite. The property is located at 390 Cumming Street, Land Lot 1193, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-13-12 UDC Changes/Design Review Board Guidelines Consideration of changes to the Design Review Board Guidelines. 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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difficult and time-intensive path, which resulted in a better outcome for our community. Though obvious now, the wisdom of this decision will become even more apparent when future development occurs in the area. Thanks to all involved for concentrating on the longterm best interest of our citizens. Sincerely, David Tolleson, Executive Director National Down Syndrome Congress

You will likely conclude as I did: our council erred in abandoning the roads in Crooked Creek. I urge Milton residents to contact the mayor and City Council to register your dissatisfaction with the abandonment. Perhaps you might give them a call when you are stuck in traffic on Ga. 9. Sincerely, Tim Becker, Milton

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-14-AB-25 PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers October 16, 2014 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT Kona Macadamia, Inc. d/b/a Kona Grill 5100 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Kona Macadamia, Inc. Registered Agent Michele Stumpe

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR GENERATOR AND HVAC ADDITION FOR CITY BUILDING RFP 15-107 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals for GENERATOR AND HVAC ADDITION FOR CITY BUILDING including, but not limited to, replacing existing generator, adding redundant HVAC system, with all related labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the project. The location of the work is at an existing City building within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Request for Proposal document will be available online Thursday, October 2, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” from our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. A Mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM. The visit will take place at City of Alpharetta Public Works building, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Proposals will only be accepted from contractors that attend this site visit. Proposals will be due no later than Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6052.

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Students sing out in Drew Bowers’ music class. Their principal calls Bowers’ top singers the best the school has produced since he’s been there.

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ence for our students and our schools, and we are fortunate to have them among our ranks.” Tesch, the retired principal of Milton who is serving as interim principal, remembers when Bowers first came to teach music at MHS. “He’s an amazing guy. He came in following Beth Gibbs who had been very popular here,” Tesch said. “He just picked up right where Beth left off. “His passion for music is second to no one. And he has such an eclectic knowledge – classical, modern, symphonic. And he brings the best out of the kids. He knows how to make you feel important.” So the students respond to him, and they enjoy performing, Tesch said. “He is doing a great job in that music room. I would say the best of the students he has now are the finest singers since I have been here,” Tesch said. The 2014 winners will be celebrated formally Nov. 6 with an awards ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 3 Roswell, was arrested Aug. 24 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and windshield violation. ►► Jonathan Escobar, 22, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 24 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI, hit and run and expired license. ►► Johnnie Herrera Garza, 55, of Gilhams Road, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 24 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Daniel Drake Allen, 26, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 25 on Coleman Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Brian Francis Crosby, 36, of Tradea Tarn, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 25 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Arturo Ventura-Lucas, 56, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 27 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI and following too closely. ►► Chad David McMasters, 41, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 28 on Coleman Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and

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25, of Riverbend Manor, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and suspended license. ►► Chad W. Leonard, 35, of Buford was arrested Aug. 29 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Janice Lynne Belfi, 36, of Westchester Crossing, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 31 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Jarred Michael Webb, 24, of Broadwell Oaks Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 1 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, hit and run and failure to yield. ►► Theresa Dian Stone, 34, of Atlanta was arrested Sept. 4 on Crabapple Road in Roswell for DUI and headlight requirement. ►► Angela Jill Callahan, 44, of Canton was arrested Sept. 4 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired license.

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Gwinnett-North Fulton Junior League has attic sale LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Say you are in need of some retail therapy that will make your heart and your wallet smile? Looking for a Halloween costume, white elephant gift or gently used clothing and furniture spark to your next Pinterest project? Look no farther than the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton (JLGNF). It has the answer with its third annual attic sale at the Gwinnett Braves’ Coolray Field on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. This family-friendly shopping event features previously owned and gently used baby and children’s items, toys, jewelry, clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, decor for the house and more. Savory food will also be available for purchase from local food trucks such as Mac the Cheese and Kona Ice. The past two sales have been instrumental in raising money for JLGNF’s commu-

nity outreach projects, and event chairwomen Melissa Boozikee and Kathy Mizera are confident that the fundraiser will be another success this year. Proceeds support JLGNF programs serving the needs of women and children in the Gwinnett, North Fulton and Forsyth County communities. In the last two years, JLGNF has focused on the mission of increasing awareness and supporting girls’ self-esteem efforts in Gwinnett and North Fulton counties. Its program, “Strong Girls, Bright Futures” works to create awareness, education and empowerment for ‘tween and teen girls, with an emphasis on girls in grades 5-8. The Junior League promotes the value of intelligence, competence and education to assist the girls in making positive decisions. For information about JLGNF, call 770-686-7463 or visit www.jlgnf.org.

DEATH NOTICES Francene C. Albertino, 70, of Sugar Hill, passed away October 4, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Steven Askea, 64, of Milton, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Edith Beale, 78 of Gainesville, passed away October 1, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Martha Borchers, 87, of Johns Creek, passed away September 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Edna Caldwell, 95, of Cumming, passed away October 4, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Edgar Capon, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away October 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ruth Chase, 93, of Atlanta, passed away October 1, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Anthony George DeMarco, 81, of Cumming, passed away October 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Keith Dillingham, 81, of Dawsonville, passed away October 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marian Donnelly, 84, of Atlanta, passed away September 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Elsie Celestie Edwards, 89, of Ball Ground, passed away October 7, 2014. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home. Mildred Halbrook, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away October 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Greselda Harrison, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rosalyn Westbrook Haygood, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 6, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Edward Hughes, 90, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Eleen Krnasky, 97, of Alpharetta, passed away October 3, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Louise Martz, 93, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Doris McKinley, 85, of Roswell, October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Terry Moore, 70, of Roswell, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Joseph Dale Neese, 54, of Cumming, passed away October 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Gerry O’Tinger, 61, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Dennis William Poole, 49, of Forsyth County, passed away October 5, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Gardine Tiggle, 60, of Dunwoody, passed away October 4, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Carter Vansant, 26, of Roswell, passed away October 4, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jacob Vinson, 10, of Roswell, passed October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Marilyn Robinson, 86, of Cumming passed away October 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Randy Boyd Sorrells, 60, of McMinville, TN, passed away September 29, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Lois Sweeney, 81, of Milton, passed away September 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Wyatt Willingham, 62, of Cumming, passed away October 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Betty Wolff, 81, of Duluth, passed away September 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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