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Ending the addiction stigma through love The sixth annual Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council Drug Summit Oct. 24 brought parents, addicts and those with knowledge of addiction together to try and end the stigma of drug and alcohol abuse. Keynote speaker Kendra Turner shows how love can help addicts fight their compulsion. Read more, Page 12.

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ATLANTA — A man wanted by the FBI for serial bank robbery in Johns Creek and Marietta has been caught. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, a team of FBI agents and Task Force Officers, along with Cobb County police found and arrested 51-year-old Kevin Ray Williamson in his East Cobb home, according to an FBI spokesperson. The arrest came almost two months after the last robbery, a Renasant Bank in Johns Creek. “The arrest and indictment in this case put an end to an active, eightmonth crime spree, and hopefully returned a sense of safety to the community in Marietta, where most of the robberies occurred,” U.S. Attorney John

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Man’s identity stolen, used to buy car FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man’s identity was reportedly stolen Oct. 26 and was used in an attempt to buy a car. The victim was contacted by a Michigan man who alerted the victim that someone was using their identity. The Michigan man had been selling a car online and was emailed by someone claiming to be the victim. The person emailing the man in Michigan included a scanned copy of the victim’s license.

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Horn said. Williamson was indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on federal armed bank robbery charges for a total of six robberies spanning from Feb. 4-Oct. Sept. 8. The Michigan man became suspicious when the number he was given for the victim was from Chicago. He said that the thought the emails and sale were a scam and promptly contacted a private investigator to look into the matter. The victim already contacted police, the credit bureaus and his bank.

The Spanish Academy vandalized FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An employee of The Spanish Academy called the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 27 after realizing the windows of the building had been shattered for the second week in a row. The windows were first hit Oct. 16. Then on Oct. 23, a glass door was shattered. Golf balls were found in the area both times.

The first four robberies were confined to Marietta, but the last two branched out to Atlanta on Aug. 22 and Johns Creek on Sept. 8. In each of these robberies, Williamson allegedly demanded cash from the teller while brandishing a gun. He would frequently apologize for the inconvenience after placing the money in a dark brief case or messenger bag. “The FBI is proud of the outstanding work of its many agents, task force officers, and analytical personnel in getting the person believed to be responsible for these armed serial bank robberies identified and safely apprehended,” said George Crouch, Acting Special Agent in Charge, FBI Atlanta Field Office. “These robberies were particularly egregious in that many of the victim tellers had to endure having a handgun pointed directly at them. The FBI will continue to make those who bring this type of violent crime into our communities a priority matter.”

$3.5K of items gone, shoeprint left on door MILTON, Ga. — A man recently reported a burglary in his home with $3,500 worth of items taken. When the man came home at 4:45 p.m. through his garage door, he noticed that the $2,500 TV in his living room was missing. The front door was also wide open and pieces of the door frame were scattered on the floor. The man, unsure if anyone was still inside the house, immediately called 911. The house was cleared after police arrived. Police found an impression of a shoe on the door and a container from Wendy’s left by the suspect among the splintered wood pieces on the floor. Further investigation found that the upstairs bedroom had been ransacked and several electronics were gone, including an iPad, laptop and DVD players.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Education in North Georgia earned a “gold star” for its high performance Oct. 28 at the annual North Georgia Regional Education Summit. Representatives from various school systems and universities in the area came together to speak about the state of local schools. Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education’s Policy and Research Director Dana Rickman gave the keynote speech on education in the state. She provided statistics on the state’s high school graduation rates and said Forsyth County had a 94 percent rate, much higher than Georgia’s 79 percent average. “High school graduation is an indicator we use to look at how we’re doing,” she said. “(Forsyth County is) doing great and kicking it out of the park. I’m very proud of the work you’ve done here. You’ve always been above the state average and continue to push on that.” And while she said Georgia’s rates have been improving, more work needs to be done. That includes following the five essential building blocks of high performing states: higher standards, rigorous curriculum, clear accountability system, statewide student information system and leadership training.

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Forsyth County Schools’ Superintendent Jeff Bearden speaks about the state of the district.

“As a state we’ve done a good job of getting these policies in place,” Rickman said. “But our problem is we don’t support a lot of these in implementation, especially on the state side. We more often say we have the standards but don’t tell how to implement them.” Forsyth is one district that is applying these steps. To prove that point, Forsyth County Schools’ Superintendent Jeff Bearden read off a list of accomplishments from the district including: • Highest College and Career Ready

Bearden spoke about how 98 percent of students graduate with some form of career-based education. That’s why Forsyth is opening a multi-purpose workforce development campus in 2018 called the Alliance Academy for Innovation. It will have a career-related curriculum for 1,200 high school students where they will have real world experiences in simulated work environments. The career programs include schools of criminal justice; healthcare and first responders; mechatronics and logistics; energy and aviation; and hospitality and design. Additionally, the school will offer work-based internships, industry recognized certifications, a community makerspace lab and a discovery center for students in sixth through eighth grade. “Students who work hands-on and are engaged every day graduate from high school at a much higher rate,” Bearden said. “That’s why this Alliance Academy is timely.” The groundbreaking for the academy is Nov. 17.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Voters will be deciding more than who will become our next president on Election Day. Various national, state and local public official spots are open, but with the May and July primaries essentially deciding most of the local choices, this election’s big-ticket items are in question format. All Georgia electors will decide on four proposed state constitutional amendments. Those include: • Proposed Amendment 1: “Provides greater flexibility and state accountability to fix failing schools through increasing community involvement.” • Proposed Amendment 2: “Authorizes penalties for sexual exploitation and assessments on adult entertainment to fund child victims’ services.” • Proposed Amendment 3: “Reforms and reestablishes the Judicial Qualifications Commission and provides for its composition, governance, and powers.”

Read publisher Ray Appen’s column “New voter in land of opportunity,” page 8. • Proposed Amendment 4: “Dedicates revenue from existing taxes on fireworks to trauma care, fire services, and public safety.” The first proposal has had its share of criticism, including the Forsyth Board of Education which publically opposes the amendment and sent a resolution to the state. In addition to the state amendments, Forsyth County voters will have their say in two special elections regarding a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for education and a revision to the county’s homestead exemption. The first is a one-cent sales tax that lasts a minimum of five years or until the established cap of $195 million is reached. By law, SPLOST for school

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New voter in land of opportunity With the third and final debate now behind us, and political vitriol spreading like wildfire, it’s no wonder why so many Americans have become apathetic about the election process RAY APPEN and, alarmingly, Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com may cease to vote at all. Struggling to find answers about how our “Land of Opportunity” has somehow become overshadowed by negative and controversial rhetoric, it was a random Facebook post on Monday night that sparked a revelation within me, and I hope you, too. Bright eyes and a beaming grin stared at me from Facebook’s blue and white screen as Alpharetta resident, Kenan Sener, gleefully posted a photo of himself smiling, proudly pointing to his “I am a Georgia Voter” sticker. His post read, “YAY! My first vote in America. I am very happy to be part of the democratic process of this great nation.” Well, imagine that… This was a post I needed to see. This is a post that our nation needs to see. This is a post that carries a powerful message, a message that seems to have been lost in translation during a period of political mudslinging that has jaded many and, maybe, dulled our focus on perhaps the most important issue to remember during this election cycle. Our country still enjoys a rare and privileged right to vote. Let’s never forget that. Kenan Sener is one American who doesn’t take this privilege for granted. His Facebook post reinforced what many Americans are likely feeling, but few media outlets are covering…the joy surrounding the ability to vote. This is exactly why I wanted to learn more about Sener’s experience and meet him for lunch. The conversation was cathartic to me for many reasons. Appen: Thanks for chatting. Your Facebook post came at a time when I really needed to see something positive after what has been a very awkward election season. Sener: I’m so happy that my post made you happy. I was just being myself when I wrote it. I was joyful in that moment and felt so happy to have had an opportunity to vote. The response to that post has been amazing. I can’t believe how many commented about my experience. It seems to have started some interesting

...When I arrived in America, I was a proud computer teacher. Today, I am the proud principal of Fulton Science Academy private school, a wonderful private STEM school that has grown from 100 students to 455 students in only three years. It’s mindboggling, really.” KENAN SENER Fulton Science Academy principal dialogue. Appen: Well, yes…they say happiness is like cologne; you can’t put some on yourself without sharing it with others. I think we all need some happy a few weeks before the election. Please talk to me about why this election meant so much to you. Let’s try to change the rhetoric to something more upbeat. Together. Sener: Well, I guess in some ways, I am living the American Dream. Arriving in the United States 15 years ago with a temporary work visa, I placed tremendous value on hard work, determination, continuing education, respect and gratitude. I have earned several degrees, gotten married and welcomed three beautiful children into my life. Professionally, I have been fortunate enough to have grown into positions of increasing responsibility and leadership. When I arrived in America, I was a proud computer teacher. Today, I am the proud principal of Fulton Science Academy private school, a wonderful private STEM school that has grown from 100 students to 455 students in only three years. It’s mindboggling, really. Appen: Wow! That’s quite a trajectory! Right now, your school is arguably one of the most successful public or private accredited STEM schools in

Georgia. You just moved into a new campus and are already looking at expansion plans because your enrollment is increasing. I was delighted to just see FSAPS named the Best Private School (K-12) in our “Best of the Best” Awards and also just read that you were a finalist in two categories of the prestigious STEM Education Awards hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia. How does this feel? Sener: To hear you say these things, well, it almost doesn’t seem real. If there were a medal for hard work and perseverance, our students and faculty would certainly deserve it. They keep us on point. They are always reaching farther, higher, wider, deeper to create the best possible educational experience, and it shows. Whether it’s discussing an upcoming academic team competition or a prior presidential debate on TV, our students always keep us on our toes. I love that about our school! Appen: I bet you do. How did it feel to complete your first ballot as an American citizen last week? I heard you voted at the new Alpharetta City Library right after being presented with a proclamation from the Alpharetta City Council. Apparently the council wanted to congratulate you and the school for raising more than $8,000 to help fund pediatric cancer research. Sener: It was a day I will remember forever. The award was unexpected but very much appreciated. I stood there in the beautiful courtyard in front of City Hall and was speechless. I was emotional. I feel so privileged and fortunate to live in a country where you are afforded a chance to work hard and achieve. There is rule of law here. There is opportunity here. There is hope here. I really believe anything is possible here. Appen: These seem to be life lessons that you also try to impart to your students, correct? Sener: Yes. We have always tried to establish a culture where students understand that being smart simply isn’t enough. The world wants and needs community leaders who are compassionate -- who give back, who lend a helping hand, who work hard, who do not feel entitled, who take nothing for granted, who embrace those who look, act, and feel differently than we do. The electoral process has actually given us a great chance to delve deeper into these issues. Appen: Wonderful. Talk to me about your school’s students and the election.

Fulton Science Academy principal Kenan Sener proudly shows off his first “I’m a Georgia Voter” sticker. Sener: Well, I appreciate my new right to vote as a citizen and express my values. Similarly, Fulton Science Academy teaches our students that voting is a privilege – one that should never be taken for granted. We try to instill in them a desire to understand the issues so they can make well thought out and educated decisions. I was elated when some of our teachers approached the administrative team and proposed a mock election for our students on November 1. It will be such a special day! Appen: I can only imagine the excitement as students cast their vote and proudly wear their “I Voted” sticker, just as you did last week. I think we could all learn an important lesson from those who approach this election with open eyes and grateful hearts, embracing perhaps the most important lesson of all. That voting is not only a right, it is a privilege.

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Government go-getters: Meet Charity Clark Risk and Safety Manager By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Working for the betterment of employees is something Forsyth County’s Risk and Safety Manager Charity Clark enjoys. It’s almost as if her job was made for her when it was created by the county in 2008. Her position combines her background in human resources and finance through analysis and financial impact to the county. “It was a perfect fit for me that it balances the two,” Clark said. The two main components Clark and her team look into are safety and insurance, such as claims, workers compensation and protecting the county’s assets. Sometimes her department has to serve as the middle man between the county attorney and the insurance company. She enjoys analyzing losses to try and come up with ways to improve, often looking at it from a numbers standpoint. “That can be through safety improvements for employees, such as if we notice a lot of injuries in a certain

The Forsyth Herald is running a monthly series on the people who make Forsyth County and the city of Cumming run. We will be featuring a different department head each month to really dig behind the scenes of the government to see how and why these people do what they do. area we can figure out ways to improve that,” Clark said. “This will provide a safe place for employees to work. I look at those numbers and know they have a far more reaching impact which is the quality of life for employees.” One of her biggest accomplishments was getting the county self-insured on its workers compensation coverage. While it was transparent to the employees, Clark said it allowed the department to readjust resources to be able to bring in and enhance some of the projects provided to employees. This status

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Forsyth County’s Risk and Safety Manager Charity Clark inspects a fire department vehicle with Lt. Luc Henderson.

allows Clark and her staff to have more We’ve saved the county lots of money. input into the claims process to be able Our employees have better equipment. to have more decisions when it comes We can sometimes provide a voice for to treatment of employees, handling them either through the insurance legal matters or services provided. companies or county administration for Now, funding will be allowed for an better conditions or equipment,” Clark employee safety incentive program and said. “Overall we try to enhance and they will be able to bring in a specialist provide a service to the departments so to look at jobs to they don’t have to determine if there worry about a lot of are safer ways to those issues.” complete the jobs. The risk and “Our employees safety department are our biggest asis a win-win for set in government, all involved, Clark especially with said. public safety pro“We provide a viding life-saving critical service to services and others our departments providing critical that provide critical services like water services to the and sewer,” Clark citizens,” she said. said. “To be able “We are a backbone to keep them safe of the departments and return them to make sure we home the same way are protecting or better than they the assets, such CHARITY CLARK came to work is in Forsyth County’s Risk and Safety Manager Charity as employees, the forefront of our through safety. We goals and objecalways have our tives.” customers, who are the departments She often enjoys taking a trip down and citizens, in mind. Without them we memory lane and comparing where the wouldn’t have a purpose. We want to county was eight years ago before the be able to resolve any type of claim or creation of this department. issue that anyone has fairly, efficiently “Our programs are more robust. and effectively.”

To be able to keep [our employees] safe and return them home the same way or better than they came to work is in the forefront of our goals and objectives.”

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but she didn’t attend because of a pregnancy her senior year. And even after all of this, her family continued to support her. “I’m not telling you this to talk about my awesome life,” Turner said. “I just want you to know that is where some addicts come from. I am not above anything or better than anyone. None of us are.” Instead, she said humans are not immune to disease and addiction. After high school she started imbibing and eventually took a pill from a friend jumpstarting her addiction. She continuously went from being sober to using without going to rehab. This cycle continued until 2014 when she was arrested for drug-related charges. But when she entered the Forsyth County Drug Court, her recovery began. “I was blessed,” Turner said. “I learned in time that it was a disease, not a choice. I was not dirty. I was savable and worth it.” But with her good fortune, she said she is one of the lucky ones. Two months ago her 26-year-old little brother succumbed to the disease.

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Displays are set up to show where drug paraphernalia might be hiding in bedrooms. “A good friend told me one time that activism is being angry but also willing to do something about it,” Turner said. “That’s where I am today, trying to fight the stigma.” And now Turner is working in a recovery program and has a sponsor. But she still fights daily to prove addiction is a disease. “There is no pill you can take to get rid of this kind of neurological, men-

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Local banker elected chairman of Bankers association ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta bank executive Brad Serff, CEO and president of Providence Bank, was recently elected chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. The Community Bankers Association of Georgia represents 165 Georgia community banks and nearly 200 associate member SERFF companies. “Community banks represent an important share of the banking community and I’m pleased to help represent the important work community banks accomplish in Georgia,” said Serff. “Community banks provide a different experience than the big banks. Most of us offer the same types of products as the large national banks but we have a better understanding of what’s happening in the local community. And we can better serve our customers with their banking needs.” The Community Bankers Association of Georgia is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving community banks throughout Georgia for over 45 years to enhance their profitability and growth. Founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers, the CBA is the state’s only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks and their customers, Serf said. Providence Bank is the only community bank locally chartered in the Alpharetta/Milton community.

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Broadwell House Luxury Condominiums opens in Milton Business name: Broadwell House Luxury Residential Condominiums Owners: Developers – Will Stolz and Jeff Freeman, SF Capital About: Sixewly constructed luxury condo flats in the heart of Crabapple in Alpharetta. Offers elevator access, private underground parking, 2-3 bedroom /2.5 baths , high end finishes and appliances, fireplace on private balconies, climate control storage units, walking community to shops and restaurants. Priced in 600-700’s. Available now. Opened: Summer 2016 Address: 12600 Marstrow Drive, Milton, Ga. 30004 Phone: 404-432-5859 Website: www.crabapplecondos.com

Brown and Caldwell partners with ’Hooch Nature Center ATLANTA, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center recently announced that Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering and construction firm, will be a major sponsor of CNC to help further its mission of connecting people with nature. Brown and Caldwell’s Atlanta Design Center is the company’s regional headquarters for providing detailed design for projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Its design team includes engineers, designers, and construction professionals who provide environmental solutions. In addition, Brown and Caldwell’s Atlanta staff are dedicated to supporting the communities in Fulton County, having participated in numerous fundraising and community events, such as the Water Drop Dash and the Eco Challenge at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. For more about Brown and Caldwell, their mission and services, visit brownandcaldwell.com. For more about the Chattahoochee Nature Center, visit chattnaturecenter.org.

The Crevalle Group opens in Milton Business name: The Crevalle Group Owners: Will and Jen Drescher About: The Crevalle Group, a national IT staffing firm in the heart of Crabapple, specializes in placing consultants in cloud technologies with a focus on salesforce.com. Their initial team of five employees has over 80 years combined staffing and consulting experience. Opened: September 2016 Address: 765 Mid Broadwell Road, Milton, Ga. 30004 Phone: 888-787-9858 Website: www.thecrevallegroup. com

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Lambert student collaborates with Atlanta Opera Senior hosts multi-media event By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

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The Lambert Chorale, Serena Gao on violin, Dean McKenzie and Thomas McFerran on guitar all play “Silent Night” together. study guides for different disciplines to allow students to understand the historic event from varying perspectives. And now the opera will provide those materials to all metro Atlanta area schools prior to their production. Thomas said the opera opens its final dress rehearsal to metro Atlanta

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schools for free, and the schools have been sent copies of the study guides. “This performance will be used as a template maybe for operas across the country,” Sweeney said. “It feels amazing. I’m so excited.” Additionally, the opera will also reap benefits from this collaboration.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — While it’s just the beginning of November, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Lambert High School. That’s thanks in part to one senior who formed a collaboration between his school and the Atlanta Opera on the joint production of “Silent Night.” On Oct. 27 Lambert’s chorus, orchestra, dancers and actors came together with the opera to put on a multi-media event. Various songs were sung or played, while at other times in the program a performer danced. This has been in the works for the past five months while senior Joe Sweeney has been working on bringing together multiple aspects of learning to create the production. He researched the details of the WWI Christmas Truce of 1914 and based his work upon that and the opera’s upcoming production of “Silent Night,” also based on the truce. Sweeney contacted Atlanta Opera Education Manager Wade Thomas a few months ago. Thomas liked the idea and challenged Sweeney to make the event a cross-curricular production. “The whole point of this project is making connections,” Sweeney said. “A lot of these courses don’t interact usually. But with this project they were able to come together to make a great event happen.” After he completed his research, Sweeney created lesson plans and

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Post Road Library debuts Spanish collection FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Post Road Library is set to debut a new Spanish collection to its current resources. Based on the latest census data showing the changing ethnic makeup of Forsyth County, as well as patron and staff suggestions and requests for materials in Spanish at the Post Road Library, library administration knew it was time to add a Spanish collection to this branch. The Spanish collection at the Post Road Library launches on Nov. 1 with about 450 fiction and nonfiction books, including Spanish translations of popular American titles and books by popular authors from a number of Hispanic countries. The collection will then quickly grow to about 900 titles for adult readers, a number comparable to the current Spanish collection at the Cumming Library. Patrons can expect to see translations of books by popular authors such as Stephen King, David Baldacci, Rainbow Rowell and Diana Gabaldon. Books by Isabelle Allende of Chile, Claudia Piñeiro of Argentina and Carlos Ruiz-Zafon of Spain will also be available. Nonfiction items in the collection include cookbooks, biographies,

diet and nutrition and parenting titles. In addition to books, the library offers four print magazine titles in Spanish: People en Español, Siempre Mujer, TV y Novelas and Vanidades. There are also nine eMagazine subscriptions available through FCPL’s eLibrary service, Zinio. Ann Decherd, Post Road Library Branch Manager, notes, “We are delighted to offer this new collection to our current patrons and hope it brings new visitors to the branch. It not only allows our Spanish speaking patrons an opportunity to experience literature in their language, but it also is a valuable learning tool for anyone who wants to explore works from another culture.” To mark the debut of this special collection, the Post Road Library invites families to Celebración de Libros on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the branch, 5010 Post Road. Starting at 1:30 p.m., enjoy an interactive flamenco performance, crafts for kids, Spanish food and of course, los libros. All ages are welcome to attend this family-friendly event and advance registration is not required. To learn about other programs and events at the Forsyth County Public Library, visit forsythpl.org.

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Loacal author release new book ‘Flow‑Based Leadership’ CUMMING, Ga. — MentorFactor, Inc., and its president, CEO and Cumming resident, Judith L. Glick-Smith, Ph.D., are pleased to announce the release of her new book about flowbased leadership published by Technics Publications. This book is based on her doctoral and post-doctoral research which looked at how firefighters make critical decisions while in a flow state. Flow, a well-researched concept from the field of positive psychology, is the feeling one has when they are working on an activity they enjoy to do, time has no meaning, and they do the work for the sake of the doing. The results of her study showed that people make better decisions when in flow, if they have the right amount of training and experience. Her post-doctoral research looked at the leadership model of the Georgia Smoke Diver program, an extreme, experiential training program in the fire service. The Flow-based Leadership model is derived from the GSD program. According to David Rhodes, Chief

Author and Cumming citizen, Judith L. Glick-Smith, Ph.D., announces the release of her book “Flow-Based Leadership” based on decision making within flow-based leadership. Elder of GSD, “Understanding why we do what we do is the first step in defining training programs, establishing policies, communicating ideas with others and understanding ourselves.”

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FCS collects 8,900 letters thanking servicemen Students, teachers, parents write to troops overseas By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Since mid-September, Forsyth County Schools has raised over 8,900 letters thanking U.S. military overseas. They will be delivered just in time for Thanksgiving so that the service members can still get a sense of home while they are away for the holidays. The project was started and spearheaded by Lambert High School math teacher John Ubriaco. “It’s a letter-writing campaign to put a handwritten letter of appreciation, just a simple thank you note, into the hands of every service member that is outside of the United States on Thanksgiving Day and going into the holidays,” Ubriaco said. Ubriaco said he was inspired by his own experiences as a service member from 2002-2011, when he was surprised by a package of letters to distribute to the soldiers on Thanksgiving morning. He later found out that the effort was conducted by The Bert Show’s annual “Big Thank You.” The show of support stuck with him, and when he began teaching in Forsyth County in 2008, Ubriaco decided to pay it forward by encouraging his classes to write thank you letters. Over the years, the campaign has grown from dozens to hundreds and now thousands of letters. “This year, I brought the idea to Dr.

Some of the letters written from Lambert High School students sit with the dress blues that Ubriaco once wore himself when he was serving overseas. (Lambert Principal Gary) Davidson to go schoolwide here at Lambert, and he wasn’t satisfied with that,” said Ubriaco. “We were going to go system-wide. We would promote it under a military recognition program – the Salute pro-

Stacks of thank you letters written by Forsyth County students will be given to troops serving overseas.

gram.” Throughout the month, students, teacher and parents from the entire Forsyth County School System were asked to contribute to the project by sending in their letters to Ubriaco. A little healthy competition between schools helped to bring up the numbers. “Dr. Davidson even sent out a friendly challenge to all of the other high school principals as to who could contribute the most letters to the campaign,” Ubriaco said. The majority of the letters, however, came from Lambert students, with other major contributors including Riverwatch Middle School, Brookwood Elementary School and Settles Bridge Elementary School. The grand total collected by Oct. 21 was a little over 8,900. Ubraico said that they did not promote the letter-writing campaign as part of the Bert Show’s program because they did not want to promote one particular radio station over another. The letters he collected, however, were sent to the “Big Thank You” campaign Monday, Oct. 24 to get them shipped overseas and in the hands of servicemen.

I would imagine with what we’ve done this year that next year, we’re going to be challenging other school systems as a whole.” JOHN UBRIACO Lambert High School math teacher Ubriaco and Davison are planning to continue the program each year and have big plans for its future. “I would imagine with what we’ve done this year that next year, we’re going to be challenging other school systems as a whole,” Ubriaco said. Until then, the Salute program will continue to honor veterans and support the troops throughout the year. To learn more about Salute and to get involved, visit forsyth.k12.ga.us/salute.

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Free lung function test at Northside Hospital Forsyth FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As part of its Breathe Better Forsyth initiative, Northside Hospital Forsyth health care professionals will provide a free lung function screening test from 3-7 p.m. on Nov. 16 at 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive. The comprehensive screenings will be administered by health care professionals and will include a one-on-one

consultation with expert respiratory therapists, offer smoking cessation resources, osteoporosis screening, blood pressure screening and pulmonary rehabilitation program information. Free parking is available, and appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call 404-845-5555 and press “0.”

Help for homeowners being given FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Lanier Fuller Center for Housing is now accepting applications from homeowners that need basic repairs to make their homes safe and livable. Lanier Fuller is a Forsyth County based ministry dedicated to improving the quality of housing for low income neighbors. The only requirements are owner occupied home and financial need. For information, contact Lanier Fuller Center for Housing at 678-790-6520

SFHS teacher granted Dwight Love award FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School’s Carol Sikes was awarded the Dwight Love Award by the Georgia Council of Teacher of Mathematics. Fellow math teachers from across the state of Georgia nominated and voted Ms. Sikes for this prestigious award. This award is presented to a teacher in Georgia who models excellence in the profession and in life; gives much to others beyond the classroom as a mentor, teacher, leader and is a member of the GCTM.

Ms. Sikes has been teaching for 14 years, the last 10 years at South Forsyth High School. Her experiences range from teaching AP Calculus and AP Statistics to coaching the Georgia ARML team comprised of math students across the state of Georgia competing in nationwide competitions. She has also been a Georgia Governor’s Honors Program math teacher for 10 years. South Forsyth High School considers her to be an incredibly valuable asset to the math department and congratulates her on an award well-deserved.

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Roswell Bicycle’s Clay Burke races at The Alamo Burke competes in Red Bull Last Stand By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga.- Clay Burke, an employee at Roswell Bicycles and a member of the Georgia Army National Guard, competed in a unique cycling event in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 15. Burke raced in the Red Bull Last Stand, a criterium event on a closed circuit around the Alamo, with an “eliminator” format. The eliminator format eliminates the rider in last place on each lap until only one, the winner, remains. Burke said he was persuaded by a customer to join the invitation-only event, giving him an opportunity to represent Roswell, the University of North Georgia where he attends classes, as well as the Georgia Army National Guard. “This race allowed me to show that those in the National Guard can do much

more than just military or education. We are much more complex, and this was an opportunity to showcase that while representing our group,” said Burke. Burke and his fellow University of North Georgia teammate both made the trip to San Antonio and entered with a plan to get the highest possible finish from either cyclist. For Burke, that meant a sacrifice for the betterment of the team. “Our goal going in was to get my teammate qualified,” Burke said. “He has had more time to train and because of that had a higher fitness level.” That plan came in to effect when Burke and his teammate were placed in the same qualifying heat. Burke said he helped to ensure his teammate was built up to maximum speed when the attempt to qualify began. In doing so, Burke would not make the final race, but his sacrifice ensured his teammate a spot in the finals. “We succeeded in getting him into the final event and he finished 27th out of 50 riders,” Burke said. “In the grand scheme, 27th out of 50 doesn’t really

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Roswell Bicycle’s Clayton Burke competed at the Red Bull Last Stand at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas Oct. 15. look that good, but for a college kid with limited time to train and who is competing against champions and people who have a lot more time to train, it was pretty special.” On his decision to sacrifice his chances by assisting his teammate, Burke said the decision was easy. “While I may have been able to qualify, I don’t know if I would have been able to get as good of a result. At the end of the day, the higher one of our

guys finishes, the better.” Burke said the event was truly special, not only in its format, but because of the support of Red Bull, the San Antonio cycling community, the high stakes of the race at the historically significant location, and the unique opportunity of affording amateurs the chance to compete against cycling professionals and the top cyclists in the nation. “It was an exceptional experience,” he said.

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St. Francis’ Maya Dodson commits to Stanford Dodson is No. 11 prospect in nation according to ESPN By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- St. Francis senior Maya Dodson, the No. 11 girls basketball recruit in the country according to ESPN, had plenty of choices as to where she would continue her basketball career at the collegiate level. Her top three choices were the powerhouses of Stanford, Notre Dame and Tennessee, three of the best programs in the nation who have a combined 11 national championships. In the end, Dodson chose the west coast, committing to Stanford through a video posted to social media outlets last week. On her decision, Dodson said academics played a crucial role in her selection. “My top three were all great basketball schools but the thing that put Stanford on the top was academics. Academics is number one” she said. “My parents have always told me that so I believed that Stanford would be the best fit for me academically and I thought I would be happiest there.” “I remember watching Stanford when I was younger and I always thought it would be an awesome school to go to.” When asked of her goals at Stanford, the seemingly obvious answer of

winning a national championship was not uttered. Rather, Dodson said she hopes to take the experience and opportunity to “grow as a person.” “I hope to learn new things, be open to anything, and to set goals to be successful.” Before she joins one of the top women’s NCAA programs, Dodson still has a year left with one of the top teams in Georgia at St. Francis. A 6-foot-3 winger, Dodson has led the Lady Knights to two state championships and was selected to play for USA Basketball’s U17 team this summer for the FIBA Women’s World Championships. Dodson and the Lady Knights will be seeking a third consecutive state championship in Class A and fourth straight appearance in the state championship game. Dodson said the goal for this season will not only be a state championship, but an undefeated season. “We want to try to improve, we are hoping to maybe go undefeated. If we work hard I think we can go back [to the state championship] and hopefully win it again.” Dodson said she expects to continue be viewed as a leader on the team in the coming season. “I’ve been with coach Kennedy for three years now and I know what she expects and she wants us to do. So, I’m just helping my teammates get into the process so we are all on the same page.” Dodson and St. Francis will begin the regular season Nov. 18.

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Milton comeback downs Lambert, West Forsyth blows out North By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

SOUTH FORSYTH 38, FORSYTH CENTRAL 0 MILTON 20, LAMBERT 17

Lambert had the chance to secure the region 5-AAAAAAA championship, but Milton used a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback to deny Lambert the chance. Milton trailed 17-3 entering the fourth quarter, but two rushing scores from Milton quarterback Jordan Yates and a 34-yard Nick Aguello field goal sealed the upset win for the Eagles. Yates second rushing touchdown came from 44-yards outs with just 1:51 remaining. Milton’s defense held Lambert to 139 total yards. The winner of Milton vs. North Forsyth this Friday will take the final playoff spot in Region 5-AAAAAAA. Lambert can still secure the region title with a win over Forsyth Central this Friday.

WEST FORSYTH 55, NORTH FORSYTH 7

West took down North Forsyth for the fifth consecutive year behind six touchdowns from Wolverine’s quarterback Kiernan Hamilton. Hamilton and the Wolverines opened a 35-7 halftime lead and cruised to the win as its defense held North quarterback Ben Bales to just 87 yards passing on 21 completions while forcing two interceptions.

ROSWELL 59, WOODSTOCK 7

Roswell beat Woodstock by more than 50 points for the second straight year to set up a de-facto Region 4-AAAAAAA championship game against Cherokee this week. Malik Willis accumulated over 300 total yards and five touchdowns, and Sheldon Evans rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown in only two quarters played. Roswell’s defense held Woodstock, who entered the game averaging over 400 yards of offense per game, to just 204 yards.

For the second straight week, Forsyth Central was shut out as South stayed in contention for a region championship when Lambert lost to Milton. South’s defense forced seven turnovers, including a fumble recovery in the end zone, in the win. Drew Morris threw for two touchdowns, and Jared Honey and Sean O’Malley rushed for touchdowns for the War Eagles.

ALPHARETTA 52, DUNWOODY 17

Alpharetta improved to 5-2 in region play after opening a 45-10 lead over Dunwoody at halftime and cruising to a big win. Raiders’ quarterback Matthew Downing threw three touchdowns, all to Carlos Carriere, and Nolan Edmonds rushed for three touchdowns in the win. Jaycee Horn returned a Dunwoody interception 59 yards for a touchdown. Alpharetta can secure a playoff spot with a win over Chattahoochee this Friday.

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Lambert’s Mac Redmond (33) tackles Milton’s Patrick Bond (11). threw three touchdowns passes and rushed for another score in the Knights’ win. The Knights can capture the Region 7-AAAAAA title if Johns Creek loses to Dunwoody this Friday.

score. FCS will take on Mt. Zion for the Region 6-A championship this Friday.

MT. PARAN 38, MT. PISGAH 26 JOHNS CREEK 59, NORTH ATLANTA 7 CHATTAHOOCHEE 31, NORTHVIEW 7

Chase Owens threw for 212 yards and Joseph Daniels ran for 135 yards in Chattahoochee’s win over the Titans. After allowing a Northview touchdown in the first quarter, the Cougars’ defense shut out the Titans for the rest of the game. Chattahoochee is still in the playoff hunt, but will need to beat Alpharetta this week to secure the final spot in Region 7-AAAAAA.

CENTENNIAL 51, POPE 21

Centennial finished its regular season with a dominating win over Pope on Friday. Quarterback Casen Conway

Johns Creek got a big win over a lowly North Atlanta team and now controls its own destiny for the region championship to be decided this Friday.

Pisgah’s offense compiled 406 total yards and 26 points against a Mt. Paran defense that had only given up more than 10 points once this season, but it was not enough for the Patriots. Pisgah led 7-6 after the first quarter, but Mt. Paran scored 17 unanswered points to take a 24-6 lead at the half. Though Pisgah would cut the lead, it was too little too late for the Patriots who fell to 4-3 in region play.

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN 47, KING’S RIDGE 0

Fellowship Christian blew out King’s Ridge for the second straight year and remained undefeated (9-0) in the process. Running back Andrew Johnson scored three rushing touchdowns, with Andrew Minkert adding another rushing score for the Paladins. Jack Harding connected with Ryan Reid for a 50-yard touchdown pass, and Cameron Gill added a defensive touchdown, returning an interception for a Fellowship

PINECREST 42, ST. FRANCIS 0

Pinecrest quarterback Ryan McCarthy rushed for 144 yards and passed for 48 yards and four total touchdowns to lead Pinecrest to a lopsided win over St. Francis. The Paladins improved to 5-2 in region play this season. Pinecrest’s defense recorded its third shutout of the season, holding the Knights to just over 100 total yards of offense.

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BT volleyball wins state championship Titans capture third straight state championship By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. — Blessed Trinity head volleyball coach Paul Stevens said the realization that his Titans are state champions for the third year in a row has yet to hit him. “It’s still a bit surreal,” said Stevens. Blessed Trinity won its third consecutive state championship, and fourth in five years, last Saturday over Woodward Academy in three sets (25-22, 29-27, 25-22) at Marietta High School. Though the Titans contended with playing in a new classification (4A) as well as a new region, BT showed no signs of trouble playing up in class, finishing a memorable year with a 55-9 record. It took just three sets against Woodward for the Titans to earn the state championship, though all sets were close, as Woodward continually fought back late in each set. After taking the first set, BT appeared to have won the second set when the Titans were called for a fourth contact. That is when Stevens said his team’s experience and ability to respond showed. “That was a tough one,” said Stevens, who was already heading for the locker room when he was informed of the call. “We teach the girls that sometimes calls aren’t going to go your way and you can’t control that, you just have to respond. How to respond late in

sets with your season on the line is something we practice, and of course a lot of these girls were on last year’s team when we went to five sets against Westminster in the state championship game. There’s no substitute for championship experience and the practice we had put in. After that call, it took us a while as Woodward continued to fight, but we stepped up and responded to get the win.” After a close start to the third set, BT went on a run and a Vanessa Aehl ace pushed the lead to 20-15. Once again, Woodward fought back, going on a 7-2 run to tie the set at 22-22. Put in another situation with their backs to the wall, BT once again focused and responded with three straight points to capture the state

championship. With the win, the Titans’ memorable season came to an end, and for the two seniors on the team, Morgan Stalcup and Kristen Glowacki, the end to their playing days with another state title. “There are so few athletes in high school sports that are able to go out on top,” said Stevens. “When you put in that kind of work and that kind of effort, to be able to go out on top is indescribable. These two seniors in particular were very special to me. Absolutely class-act individuals. You won’t find two nicer, harder-working, genuine or nicer people, so I’m thrilled for them.” Stevens said this year’s team came together in a special way. “The chemistry this year was fabulous. The girls really love one another,

and they really gelled as a unit. It took us a few weeks to find out who we are and to get our lineup and offensive scheme together, but sometime in September things just clicked. Our first 32 matches we were 24-8 — which is good — but in our last 32 we went 31-1.” Stevens said in a season with 64 matches, there were so many memorable moments, but what he will take away most from this season is the special group of athletes he was able to lead this season. “This was just such a fun group. There was not a day this entire season where I did not look forward to going to practice or a match. It was such a great group of girls in regards to effort, attitude and spirit and it was an absolute joy to coach this team.”

Alpharetta volleyball finishes season as state runner-up Raiders fall to Harrison in 6A state championship game By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta volleyball came up just short of a state championship last Saturday as the Raiders fell to Harrison in four sets in the Class 6A state championship game at Marietta High School. The Raiders opened the first set with a dominating 25-12 win, but Harrison would capture the next three sets

which were decided by just six points, the lowest possible win margin for three sets. The Raiders led 23-21 in the second set before the Hoyas tied it at 23. Alpharetta used a block to earn a set point, but the Hoyas would get a block and two Alpharetta returns out of bounds to capture the second set 26-24. Once again, Alpharetta led late in the third set, 23-20, but the Hoyas went on a 5-0 run to end the set in its favor. The fourth set would feature both teams taking slim leads throughout, but the Hoyas once again were able to

secure points when it mattered most, taking the final set 25-23. Though their season ended in disappointing fashion, it was still a memorable season for the Raiders who compiled a 44-3 overall record and captured the Region 7-AAAAAA championship. The Raiders’ only losses came to two of the top teams in the state, Harrison and Columbus, as well as Chattahoochee, the Raiders only region loss of the season. Senior Destiny Stewart ended the season with 585 kills, averaging 5.3

a set. Fellow senior Halle Wong led the Raiders in assists with 654 and accumulated a 97.7 percent serving percentage. Junior Amara Anderson compiled a 98.1 percent serving percentage with 67 aces, second only to Jenna Seides’ 79 aces. Freshman Nina Williams made a huge impact defensively for the Raiders’ leading the team in blocks with 115. The Raiders will graduate six seniors but will return standouts such as Williams, Anderson, Seides and Maya Rodgers.

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Leo

Laverne

Shirley

Fog

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Leo, with his huge and innocent eyes, is on the hunt for a forever home. Lovable and playful, Leo is not completely aware of just how big he is, and might require obedience training. Leo gets along with other dogs his size, and would love to meet anyone interested in adopting him. Sisters Laverne and Shirley are rescues from a kill shelter. They require someone patient and gentle to help them remember what it feels like to be loved. Laverne, the one-eyed Maine Coon, is sweet once she is comfortable and Shirley, the European Shorthair, is

also sweet, as well as her sister’s protector. The pair are around four years old, spayed and up to date on shots. Fog, an adult ginger and white kitty, is dreaming about when she will have a forever home of her own. Fog is on the shyer side, but with love and attention she will be a wonderful pet for a lucky person. To learn about the pets of the wek, or to visit him and fill out an adoption application, visit to forsythpets.org or contact the Forsyth County Humane Society at 770-887-6480. Located at 4440 Keith Bridge Roads, the shelter is open to visitors from 12-5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

Pets of the week: Leo, Laverne, Shirley and Fog

DEATH NOTICES Joanna Beer, of Roswell, passed away October 23, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Elizabeth Bennett, of Alpharetta, passed away October 19, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

funds can only be used for capital outlay projects and to make payments on bonds. In the past, Forsyth County voters approved similar referendums in 1997, 2001, 2006 and 2011 with the current SPLOST expiring in June 2017. If approved SPLOST would: • Pay $159,471,625 of voter-approved debt (portions of four issues, including 2014 bond resolution) • Provide a possible $33,528,375 for capital improvements (land is a priority; renovations and improvements to existing schools, transportation, technology and safety) • Allow everyone that shops in Forsyth County to fund bond payments and capital improvements If it fails, the district would have to increase the debt service millage rate, a measure that would raise property taxes, to make the bond payments. The second special election is a senior homestead exemption which would reduce eligibility for school tax. In 2001, Forsyth voters approved a 100 percent senior, or age 65 and up, homestead exemption for school taxes. Since that time, Forsyth County’s population has grown from 98,407 to 212,500, and school

W. Donald Hamilton, Jr., 57, of Johns Creek, passed away October 18, 2016. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel. Louise B. Hill, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away October 22, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Susheela Gupta, 66, of Cumming, passed away October 21, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Flora Rose Hubert, 90, of Cumming, passed away October 18, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

enrollment has increased from 17,249 to 46,061. In 2015, senior exemptions amounted to over $19 million in lost revenue. “The Forsyth County Board of Education found that homeowners that were not the legal guardians of the students residing in rental and residential properties were claiming senior exemptions, thus shifting the burden of funding these students to the remaining taxpayers,” according to the district’s website. “The board approached the state delegation with a request to close this loophole by placing a revision, not an elimination of the senior exemption, before voters on the Nov. 8 ballot.” This revision will not change those who have senior exemptions and do not have children residing in their home, the website said. Also, it will not change those that have senior exemptions and have legal guardianship of children living in the home. No other homestead exemptions would be affected. If this revision is approved, effective Jan. 1, 2017, homeowners 65 and older who are not the legal guardians of the students residing in rental and residential properties would pay school taxes. If this revision is not approved, the homestead exemption for school taxes will stay as is. Cobb County is the only other metro Atlanta county with a similar exemption for those aged 62 and older.

Gladys Ann Hulbert, 77, of Cumming, passed away October 23, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marlene Liggio, 73, of Cummings, passed away October 19, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. E. C. Prather, 78, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Paul Douglas Welch, 71, of Cumming, passed away October 25, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

ALPHARETTA TUXFORD Subdivision Multi family 25+ homes; 10800 Windham Way 30022; Friday 11/4, Saturday 11/5, 8am-2pm. Pool furniture, furniture, home decor, etc. Maps near front entrance.

GREENLAWNROSWELL Garden of Prayers, premium plots overlooking lake and fountain. $12,000/both, $6500 each. Serious inquiries only. 678-617-7499

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ARLINGTON Garden Mausoleum, Block 41B/Row 2, #B,C,D,E near outdoor chapel. 1/$1,000 2/$1800 includes transfers. Cost-$3,000 ea. Pictures/ information 770-663-9996 ARLINGTON MEMORIAL PARK 2 plots, Section D, Lot 37-C. $8000 value for $7500. 770-354-5915

CORNER HUTCH: 6’ tall. Glass shelves, indoor lights. $300. 678-807-7112 BAR STOOLS, 3 wooden swivel top with back, oak finish, $45 all. 770-888-2790 DINING ROOM table, chairs: Thomasville Queen Anne; excellent condition! $650. 404-310-5541

Household WASHER, DRYER: Kenmore Series 90. Good condition! $349/obo. 404-988-9271 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233

BARSTOOLS: Three 24”, upholstered backs and seats. $100/all. 678-807-7112

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BEDROOM SET: 2 piece white girls; dresser, armoire and lamp. $50. 502-655-8408

Medical Equipment

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HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1500. 770-569-1103

CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233

POWER WHEELCHAIR: Invacare Pronto M-91. New batteries. Like new! $1250. 404-396-7807

BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233

DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 CHERRY DINING TABLE, 72” extends to 96”. Matching sideboard. Includes 6 chairs. Excellent condition! $1800. 404-217-3163 DINING ROOM: Ethan Allen table and 6 chairs, white brocade (includes 2 captains’), like new, $2993. 770-475-5297 DINING ROOM SET: Broyhill. Table with leaf, 6 chairs (2 arm, 4 regular). Very good condition. $300 obo. 404-502-1940/ 770-662-3961

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CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404-889-3233

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RECLINING LIFT CHAIR, almost new, comfortable, solid neutral color, $200/ obo, paid $1000+. Height adjustable Breezy Wheelchair $200, paid $1000. Low riser fullsize bed, $100, paid $1000+. Height adjustable transport chair $50, paid $300. Rolling walker with brakes $15, paid $100. Cell 708-748-6628

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Vintage Barbie and Friends, Ginny, Madame Alexander, and other dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

Musical Instruments PIANO, BG, Yamaha. Elegant, walnut, with bench. $1850 obo. 404-455-8845 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

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Real Estate Condo for Rent MILTON Adorable 2BR/2.5BA loft condo, downtown Crabapple. $1750. (Short/ long-term) 770-335-8402

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continued from page 38 Business Services Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE: An application has been filed for a Liquor, Beer, and Wine Retail Dealer License for Hinton’s Wine Store, 8455 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022. The owner is Adam Hwang, 8840 Old Southwich Pass, Johns Creek, GA 30022.

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