Forsyth Herald, November 19, 2014

Meth bust

Couple charged for possession, intent to distribute ►►PAGE 2

$60 million water upgrade

Commission unanimously approves bond ►►PAGE 4

Operation Christmas Child

North Lanier Baptist collects toys for girls and boys ►►PAGE 10

Students honor Vets

Schools around Forsyth pay tribute ►►PAGES 24 – 25

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Cumming proudly salutes its veterans

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From left are Charles Weaver, chaplain for Legion Post 307, Randy McGhee, commander for Post 307, Mayor H. Ford Gravitt and keynote speaker Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas J. Golden.

CUMMING, Ga. — The city of Cumming came out in force Nov. 11 to celebrate its veterans and active duty military at its annual Veterans Day ceremony.

The ceremony, which took place at 11 a.m. at Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., was planned by the American Legion Post 307. Post Commander Randy McGhee was the master of ceremonies.

“Ranger Bill” Burgess is the American Legion Riders Cumming Chapter 307’s director, and the post lined the entrance to the ceremony, welcoming all who attended.

“We are out here to honor those who have served,” said Burgess. “Today’s a very special day in the fact that Memorial Day is a sad day and today is a day of celebration.”

Burgess said that the post just started in Cumming a month ago, but they’re very

happy to be there.

“It’s important to have a Veterans Day to hopefully give our youth something to strive for,” said Burgess. “Cumming is a very patriotic city, and we’re very proud to be here.”

Mayor H. Ford Gravitt welcomed everyone to the event by thanking the veterans.

“This day is set aside to recognize our veterans, but they should be recognized every day,” said Gravitt. “It should provoke contemplation of the enormous burden they accepted of this country.”

The keynote speaker was Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas Golden, who was with the Georgia Army National Guard.

Golden was humble, saying that he isn’t worthy of standing in front of the other veterans at the ceremony.

“I’m absolutely humbled to stand in the midst of family and friends of those who have served so nobly,” Golden said.

Golden discussed the dif-

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Taubman development to bring over 7,800 new jobs to Forsyth

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Taubman development by the numbers

CUMMING, Ga. — More options for shopping, living and playing are coming to Forsyth County, as a developer moves forward on a large-scale project in the southern part of the county.

Taubman Centers Inc. has been working on a luxury, regional retail and mixed-use development, said James McCoy, president and chief executive officer of Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. The mall has not yet been named, however, and an

• 1.4 million square feet of retail, including restaurants • 900,000 square feet of Class A office space • 500 hotel rooms • 875 residential units opening date is still unknown.

“The opening will depend on us getting the necessary infrastructure in place,” said McCoy. The 164-acre site will be at the

• Total capital investment: $1.1 billion • Total new jobs created: 7,843 (up to 3,600 professional office employees and up to 4,243 retail, hotel and service sector employees) intersection of McGinnis Ferry and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, south of the interchange at Ga. 400 and McFarland Road, said McCoy. “The development is planned for

more than one million square feet of retail,” said McCoy. “[It’ll include] a luxury mall with up to three anchor stores, 900,000 square feet of office, 500 hotel rooms, with an allowable height of up to 12 stories for office and hotel uses, 875 multi-family residential units and recreational amenities.”

In 2008, Taubman and Forsyth County government finalized a development agreement that includes an overlay district and economic incentives, said McCoy.

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Couple charged with meth possession, intent to distribute CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies found more than anticipated after someone called 911 and hung up, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

William Scott Wood, 36, and Jamie Weischedel, 27, were charged with possession of methamphetamine and intent to distribute, felonies, as well as two other misdemeanors.

Wood and Weischedel were taken to Forsyth County Detention Center.

At about 9 a.m. Oct. 26, deputies drove to a home in the 6000 block of Fox Creek Drive in response to a 911 hang up.

As deputies pulled into the driveway, they said they saw a man in the front yard who turned around and went back inside the home.

Deputies walked to the front door, saw several bags packed as if someone was moving and knocked on the door.

The report said a woman, Weischedel, eventually answered and denied making the call. Deputies said Weischedel gave them permission to search the home but asked to get her son from his crib first.

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Armed robber demands money, cigars FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man wearing a “monkey hat” and armed with a gun demanded cash and tobacco products before fleeing a gas station, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

At about 9:15 p.m. Nov. 5, deputies were dispatched to Citgo Quik Mart, 765 McFarland Parkway, after the owner locked himself in the store and called 911.

When deputies arrived, the owner said a man wearing a green jacket and black “monkey hat” walked in and pointed a black “handgun” at him from behind the counter.

The suspect demanded all the cash and cigars, so the owner collected the items and put them on the counter.

The suspect also demanded a carton of Newport cigarettes.

The owner said the suspect stuffed the cash and tobacco products in his jacket pockets and backed away from the counter toward the front door.

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Deputies said the home was in disarray.

Deputies could smell cigarette smoke coming from a ceiling vent, and saw one of the attic doors in a bright pink room was unsecure. One deputy opened the door and saw cigarette smoke trail out.

Another deputy opened a second crawl space door and saw Wood’s feet in the corner of the attic by the child’s bedroom.

Deputies handcuffed Wood without a struggle. They ran Wood’s information, and he returned with warrants out of Dawson County.

Deputies searched the child’s bedroom where they found Wood and said they saw three pill bottles with Wood’s name on it filled with a “crystal like substance” that appeared to be methamphetamine.

Deputies said they also found a green substance that smelled like marijuana. After obtaining further consent to search the home, deputies said they found more methamphetamine and handcuffed Weischedel.

Then, the suspect fled on foot traveling westbound.

After reviewing video surveillance, deputies said the suspect had a thin black mustache and looked to be in his 20s.

The suspect wore black and white Nike sneakers, purple sweatpants and a black knit cap.

Deputies said the suspect appeared to be holding a black semi-automatic handgun with his right hand.

Burglar steals $100K in prescription drugs CUMMING, Ga. — A burglar busted his way into a pharmacy and stole about $100,000 in pharmaceuticals, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

At about 11:30 p.m. Nov. 6, deputies were dispatched to the Walgreens, 1650 Buford Highway, and found the front door pried opened.

Deputies cleared the store, but the suspect had already fled.

Deputies said the suspect broke into the locked pharmacy cabinet and stole prescription drugs like Oxycodone and amphetamine assortments.

The pharmacist said he was unsure of the exact amount stolen but estimated the loss at about $100,000.

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Car break-in at hospital parking lot CUMMING, Ga. — While a man stayed at the hospital overnight with his wife, someone broke into his car left in the parking lot, according to a Cumming Police incident report.

A man who drove a 1999 Nissan Frontier told officers he parked it by building 1200 at Northside-Forsyth Hospital, 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, at about 8 p.m. Oct 31.

The next morning when security officers made their rounds, they saw the passenger side window had been shattered.

Officers said the door was still locked, and nothing seemed to be missing.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 On Nov. 8, officers were dispatched to North Georgia Vapor, 214 Atlanta Road, after the partners in crime made out with $115 in merchandise.

An employee said the father kept the workers “busy” while his son pocketed three items.

They left the store together just minutes before the employees figured out what happened.

The employee was unable to give a description of the suspects but said they got into a blue Ford truck.

Couple steals $700 in undergarments CUMMING, Ga. — A man and a woman bypassed two employees and stole $700 worth of undergarments, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

An employee of Victoria’s Secret at The Collection, 410 Peachtree Parkway, told deputies she was only working with one other associate when the suspects walked in at about 2

p.m. Oct. 27.

She said she didn’t realize until it was too late and was unsure of how many items the couple got away with it.

Deputies said they will review the video surveillance for further evidence.

$3K in shingles taken from job site CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole two pallets of shingles from a home under construction totaling about $3,000, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

The superintendent of development in Avonleigh subdivision told deputies the pallets were taken from a lot in the 2000 Cahaba Court overnight Nov. 4.

Neighbors in finished homes said they did not hear or see anything suspicious.

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The manager of the AT&T building, 346 Dahlonega St., told officers he first saw someone had cut through the fence overnight Nov. 3.

He said the thief got inside and took a several spools of service wire off pallets.

The next day, the manager said he had the fence repaired and kept two spools of wire on the small pallets.

When the manager returned for work Nov. 5, he said someone came back and cut another hole in the fence.

He said the remaining two spools were stolen and the thief disappeared without leaving behind any evidence.

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DUI arrests ►► Leo Torres, 44, of Valley

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Nov. 1 on Estuary Trail in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Ginger Ann Monk, 47, of Gainesville was arrested Nov. 4 on Highway 369 in Cumming for DUI and disorderly conduct. ►► Jacob H. Frady, 31, of 12th Street, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 4 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI.

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Commission approves $60 million water and sewer bond Also addresses animal shelter euthanasia, kennel policies

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission unanimously approved a $60 million revenue bond issued by the Water and Sewer Authority at their Nov. 12 meeting.

The improvement plan received added money for water renewal and replacement of older lines that need to be upgraded. It will be the same for wastewater renewal.

District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she was concerned the plan didn’t help North Forsyth enough.

Water and Sewer Director Tim Perkins said they are improving where necessary.

“A lot of the waterline improvements are just trying to meet the future needs with the next five years,” said Perkins.

Commissioners also discussed the newly approved $200 million transportation bond, which received overwhelming approval at the polls Nov. 4.

“We will continue to move forward and

Also at the meeting • Deferred to the next work session the possible adoption of modification to Chapter 8 of the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County, which could impose limitation on the number of monthly residential zoning applications that will be accepted for processing by the Planning and Community Development Department in Districts 2, 3 and 5.

• Unanimously approved authorizing sole source procurement for sculpture at the new courthouse; Gregory Johnson Fine Art will do courthouse public art.

• Unanimously accepted the Sheriff’s Office State of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 2014 Victims of Crime Act grant award for up to $40,702 with a required match of up to $10,176.

• Unanimously approved a sole source purchase of a Pierce Light and Air Unit. develop a comprehensive way to manage the project,” said Doug Derrer, county manager. “It could mean that we utilize ex-

isting staff to work on this project to move forward or consult with a firm.”

At the meeting, commissioners approved the euthanasia and kennel sanitation policies for the new Forsyth County Animal Shelter.

Deputy County Manager Tim Merritt said the shelter is trying its best to euthanize as few animals as possible. He also talked about various situations involving animal abandonment by owners and the shelter’s stance on euthanizing by request.

“We are relying heavily on rescue groups to reduce the amount of euthanasia we have to do,” said Merritt. “We don’t do euthanasia by request from citizens.

Health, behavior and space at shelter are the only reasons. We haven’t euthanized any animals for space as of today.”

The results of the park access study for Rocky Point, Bethel, Six Mile, Chestatee Bay Point and Wildcat Creek parks were also discussed. The commissioners decided to bring this back to another work session to discuss the uses for all six parks.

The board approved the proposed 2015 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule.

For more information on this meeting, go to www.forsythco.com.

Settlement reached over stormwater discharge CUMMING, Ga. — Cannon Place LLC has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over alleged stormwater violations at its construction sites along Bald Ridge Marina Road in Cumming. As part of this settlement, Cannon Place agreed to pay a civil penalty of $110,253.

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maintain stormwater controls to prevent construction area runoff from polluting nearby streams and lakes. Without these controls, pollutants typically associated with construction sites, such as sediment, oil and grease and concrete washout can enter nearby waterways.

On July 9, 2013, inspectors from the EPA, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the city of Cumming determined that unauthorized discharges of stormwater from the Cannon Place construction sites flowed into an unnamed tributary that feeds Lake Lanier. The inspectors noted additional deficiencies in Cannon Place’s required sampling and recordkeeping following storm events.

On Oct. 22, 2013, Cannon Place entered into an administrative order on consent with EPA and agreed to implement best management practices for stormwater runoff management to come into compliance with the CWA and the requirements of its permit.

Congress enacted the CWA in 1972 to protect the nation’s rivers, lakes and streams, as well as some of the more fragile and vital wetland habitats.

Polluted stormwater runoff is a leading cause of impairment to the nearly 40 percent of surveyed U.S. water bodies that

Polluted stormwater runoff is a leading cause of impairment to the nearly 40 percent of surveyed U.S. water bodies that do not meet water quality standards. do not meet water quality standards. Over land or via storm sewer systems, polluted runoff is discharged, often untreated, directly into local water bodies.

When left uncontrolled, water pollution can deplete needed oxygen and/or otherwise result in the destruction of aquatic habitats, as well as the fish and wildlife that depend on them. Water pollution can also contaminate food, drinking water supplies and recreational waterways and thereby pose a threat to public health.

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Gwinnett Tech adds new barbering program GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett Technical College hosted an informational session for its new barbering diploma program Nov. 11, and is now accepting applications for spring semester.

Applications for the spring semester, which begins Jan. 7, 2015, must be completed by Dec. 3.

The 18-month program will prepare students with the knowledge and the required 1,500 hours of practice to take the State Barber Board Examination, which is needed to obtain a barbering license in Georgia.

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“Previously, students from our area had to train at private schools, which are much more costly,” said Womack.

“The program will offer evening classes, which are aimed at working students who want to switch careers or add an additional revenue stream,” said Jermaine Whirl, dean of business and art and design.

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Longhorns claim 2nd seed in playoffs Blowout South Forsyth 40-7 SUWANEE, Ga. — In the last game of the regular season, the Lambert Longhorns rolled to an easy win over South Forsyth, beating the War Eagles 40-7.

With the win, Lambert is guaranteed the second seed in the playoffs.

The War Eagles will be seeded at No. 3.

Lambert played Roswell at home in the first round of the playoffs on Nov. 14. South Forsyth played at Etowah in the first round of the playoffs on Nov. 14. (Scores from both games were not available by press time).

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CUMMING, Ga. —Pinecrest Academy’s middle school started off their 2014-2015 swimming season with a splash. The swim team participated in the Tallulah Falls School-Hawaiian Luau Meet, their first meet of the season, on Nov. 8 and came in first place out of 15 teams.

The girls scored fourth overall with 189 points, and the boys scored first overall with 423 points.

Four new Pinecrest records were set, with Will Isenberg in the 200 freestyle getting a time of 0:02:23:60 – the previous record was 0:02:28:85 – and the 100 backstroke with a time of 0:01:14:35 – the previous time was 0:01:25:12.

Adding to the records were Anthony Birozes in the 50 freestyle with a time of 0:00:27:03 – the previous record was 0:00:27:16 – and Grant McMahon in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 0:01:18:31, the previous record was 0:01:19:47.

Top point scorers for the girls were Charlotte Adams in first place with 36 points, Lindsay Cottick in second place with 35.5 points and Mercedes Persichetti in third place with 29.5 points.

The boys’ top point scorers were Anthony Birozes and Grant McMahon in a tie for first place, each with four first places and 60 points each, along with Chipper Levy in second place with 54 points and Will Isenberg in third with 53 points.

There were multiple other wins at the meet including first place for the 200 boys’ medley relay, with Isenberg, McMahon, Levy and Birozes composing the team.

McMahon also won first for individual medley and first for 100 breaststroke.

Birozes won first out of 51 swimmers in 50 freestyle and first out of 28 swimmers in 100 freestyle.

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North Lanier Baptist Church collecting for Operation Christmas Child Drop-off giftfilled shoeboxes through Nov. 24

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Cat of the week: Mattie CUMMING, Ga. — Mattie is a beautiful adult female tabby, and she would love to find her forever home. Mattie is a friendly girl and likes attention, but she will wait for you to come to her.

She gets along with others, and she gets along well with dogs too.

Mattie would love to have a chance to have a happy

home. Maybe it could be with you?

You can meet Mattie and the other cats that are up for adoption at the Humane Society of Forsyth County, 4440 Keith Bridge Road. New hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CUMMING, Ga. — Karen Cleveland of North Lanier Baptist Church sees a lot of shoeboxes every November, but they aren’t your average shoeboxes. Instead of shoes, these little cardboard boxes are packed with gifts for boys and girls for the annual Operation Christmas Child program.

Cleveland, who organized the shoebox drive with North Lanier last year, said that the church donates at least a thousand boxes annually.

Located at 829 Atlanta High-

way in Cumming, North Lanier is also a regional drop-off site for North Georgia for the sixth year and is the official drop-off location in Forsyth County.

“Operation Christmas Child is incredibly amazing in the number of children it reaches around the world through shoeboxes,” Cleveland said. “As a regional drop-off point, we get to see how this is happening all around North Georgia, which is really cool.”

Operation Christmas Child encourages people to pack shoeboxes with toys, clothing, school supplies and other essentials to be given out at Christmas to needy children throughout the word.

This year, North Lanier Baptist will be collecting shoeboxes during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection

Week from Nov. 17 – 24 at the following times: • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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“For people who put a shoebox together, it just touches them to know they are sending things to children in the world, that this may be the only new stuff that they’ve gotten in a year,” Cleveland said.

For more information about Operation Christmas Child and volunteer opportunities, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/ operation-christmas-child. For more information about North Lanier Baptist’s drop-off site, visit www.northlanier.org.

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Members of the Georgia Thrombosis Forum accepted a resolution from the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaiming November as Thrombosis Awareness Month in Forsyth County.

November proclaimed Thrombosis Awareness Month CUMMING, Ga. — At the Nov. 6 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed November 2014 as Thrombosis Awareness Month in Forsyth County.

More than 600,000 people in the United States are estimated to develop venous thromboembolism or clots in the vein every year, with about 400,000 of them developing deep vein thrombosis of the legs.

The surgeon general has declared that 100,000 to

180,000 Americans die each year due to pulmonary embolism, a serious and potentially fatal complication of vein thrombosis.

“Through public awareness promoting prompt diagnosis and proper treatment, the frequency of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism among citizens of Forsyth County can be minimized and lives can be saved,” Commission Chairman R.J. (Pete) Amos said.

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Taubman: Continued from Page 1 By late 2009, Ronald Reagan Boulevard infrastructure improvements were completed and included an approximate one-mile section of a four-lane divided roadway with several signalized intersections, greenway corridor walkways, sidewalks, drainage, water and sewer, said McCoy. “While the development was delayed as the result of the recession,” said McCoy, “an apartment complex with 270 high-quality garden-style units was completed in 2013 and quickly leased-up. “As a result of recent improvements to the economy, improved retail con-

ditions and activity, Taubman is conducting new planning for the regional retail component of the development,” he said.

McCoy said representatives of the firm are involved in numerous conversations with potential anchor department stores.

The development is planned to be built out in multiple phases of construction. Once completed, the Taubman development will create, at fullbuild-out, 7,843 direct jobs and will support an additional 2,667 indirect and induced jobs. This also includes up to 3,600 professional office employees and up to 4,243 retail, hotel and service sector employees.

“The new jobs will inject $479 million of income into the

county’s economy and support more that $910 million of economic activity,” said McCoy. “With the increased priority of the new McGinnis Ferry Road interchange on Ga. 400 just south of the site, and the creation of the new South Forsyth Community Improvement District (CID), this area will have super-regional characteristics,” said McCoy. “Combined with an improved economy and outlook, it will position the development to foster regional retail, office and hotel opportunities.”

Traffic is a major concern for many residents.

“Traffic studies are being conducted now,” said McCoy. “The new infrastructure is being designed to accommodate the increase in traffic.”

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Otwell Middle School celebrates Red Ribbon Week CUMMING, Ga. — Otwell Middle School celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a different theme each day to raise awareness against drugs and become more tolerant and accepting of others. Oct. 27 was Be Responsible Day, and students came to school sporting crazy hair as a reminder to stay out of “hairy situations.”

Students and staff celebrated Acceptance and Tolerance Day Oct. 28 by dressing in tacky outfits, and then “put a lid on drug use” Oct. 29. For Community Outreach Day Oct. 30, students and staff dressed their best and acted their best.

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Boston College CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Ji Young Lee of Alpharetta has graduated cum laude from Boston College with a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the College of Arts and Sciences.

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CLINTON, N.Y. – The following local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2014 spring semester: Rachael L. Feuerstein, daughter of Harry and Jill Feuerstein and a graduate of Alpharetta High School, is a rising junior majoring in

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Jacob L. Wagner, son of George and Heather Wagner of Alpharetta and a Milton High School graduate, is a rising senior majoring in biology.

Armstrong Atlantic State University SAVANNAH, Ga. – Armstrong Atlantic State University in recently announced its President’s List honorees, each of whom earned a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters during the 2013-2014 academic school year.

The following local students were named to spring 2014 President’s List: Samantha Brown of Cumming, a senior early childhood education major, and Alyssa Plemmons of Cumming, a sophomore pre-radiologic sciences major.

Three Pinecrest Academy seniors recognized CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy seniors Gabby Elias, Wendy Oshinski and Andy Rodriguez have been named Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Stu-

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If you want to pay off your mortgage early, you’ll find plenty of experts recommending ways to do it. All strategies work, but you’ll find some methods of paying off your mortgage are safer, faster, and more painless than others.

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Two paws up for the Forsyth County Animal Shelter When I first decided to tour the new Forsyth County Animal Shelter, I have to admit I was a bit hesitant. As a huge animal lover, I hate to know that there are shelters that euthanize animals, often just for space. I was afraid that this shelter would be dirty, overcrowded and unsanitary.

Fortunately, I was very pleasantly surprised.

When I first arrived at the shelter, I noticed how clean, well-lit and spacious it is. It’s not at all what I pictured, and the animals at the shelter seem to reflect the positive energy around them.

I was taken on a two-part tour by Tim Merritt, deputy county manager, and Jaci Kobeszka, the administration technician. Both answered all of my questions honestly and didn’t try to hide any of the negative aspects that come with running a county animal shelter.

My biggest fear was that they would be unwilling to discuss the euthanasia policy and hide its impact, but Kobeszka explained everything to me. I’ve attended a few meetings where the topics of the shelter’s policies for euthanasia and spaying and neutering have been discussed. I’ve seen and heard the angry complaints by other

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When I first arrived at the shelter, I noticed how clean, well-lit and spacious it is.

It’s not at all what I pictured, and the animals at the shelter seem to reflect the positive energy around them. animal lovers.

But I think people need to look at both sides of the issue.

As Merritt said, the shelter has not euthanized any animals for space reasons yet. The shelter does euthanize for sickness – after giving the animal many attempts to get better – and for

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Jaci Kobeszka holds a kitten to keep its body temperature up. aggressiveness, again giving the animal many times to calm down and even placing it in different situations to prevent it from becoming a threat to shelter workers.

While it is upsetting to know that animals are euthanized, we have to be logical about it. Since this is a countyfunded shelter, there’s not enough space, time and help for each animal. They also are responsible for picking up every animal they get called for, even if the animals are already extremely close to death.

Instead of getting angry at the shelter for doing their job, why not to try to fix the problem before it even gets that far?

Getting your animal sterilized is one of the best ways to prevent animal overpopulation.

When there are fewer animals running around, then there are

fewer animals that could end up in the shelter.

Volunteering your time either at the shelter or with a rescue group is another great way to help.

While at the shelter for my tour, there was a woman there with a local rescue group adopting a dog. That’s two more lives saved — one being the dog that she adopted, but a second life is saved because now there’s one more space open for a new dog.

Not everyone has the time to volunteer, but donating money or items is also helpful.

The shelter has a wish list of items it needs on the Forsyth County website, http://tinyurl. com/l4s32am. You can also purchase items at Amazon. com.

It’s understandable why people are upset at the shelter; no one likes to know that animals are getting euthanized. But instead of getting angry, why not put that energy into helping more animals get adopted?

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“Most national retailers have fewer stores open this year than last year, and they’ll have fewer next year.”

No longer do investors pin their hopes on giant malls or anchor positions in large shopping centers, he said. Today’s investors are looking for guaranteed traffic.

“Go to any shopping mall,” Wiley said. “There are times during the day when they’re ghost towns.”

Few things offer the kind of traffic that a mixed-use development can offer, Wiley said.

Evidence of this has been staring North Fulton in the face for years.

Roswell’s Canton Street has long been the envy of cities crying for a way to revitalize their downtowns and kickstart their retail economy.

Canton Street came about through a slow process of appreciation in a district zoned with care to preserve its

historic ambiance. As its reputation for fine dining grew, so did the crowds, and with the crowds came boutiques, townhomes and apartments. It's a symbiotic relationship The Georgia Planning Association recently named Canton Street as “the hottest scene outside the Perimeter.”

It now serves as a template for other areas hoping to draw shoppers and land upscale retail.

“People want that downtown experience, but they want it in their neighborhood,” Wiley said. “You can’t outsource the experience of sitting across the table and having dinner with someone.”

In the past few years alone, metro Atlanta has played host to three major commercial enterprises designed around the idea of “live-work-play.”

The most recent is Avalon, which opened last month in Alpharetta to all the hoopla deserving of a $600 million project featuring upscale retail, residential and office space on 86 acres.

Two more are in the completion stages.

Buckhead Village, with an estimated price tag of close to $1 billion, is a 9-acre tract of retail, apartments and upscale dining in an area that was once touted as Atlanta’s nightlife hub.

First proposed in 2006, the project is now opening with two high-rise apartment buildings surrounded by 800,000 square feet of shops, restaurants, entertainment and office space.

Coming in at about one-fourth the price, but with no less fanfare, is Ponce City, a mega market and residential project in the old Sears Building along Atlanta’s Ponce De Leon Avenue. The project, developed by Jamestown Properties, includes 330,000 square feet of retail, 450,000 square feet of office and 260 loft apartments.

Michael Phillips, chief operating officer of Jamestown, said he hopes to

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The success of Roswell’s Canton Street and mixed-use zoning has developers trying to emulate it across the metro area. have close to 4,000 people working in the building and more than 1,000 visitors each day.

“The reason mixed-use has become a part of everything that’s going on around metro Atlanta is that people are tired of driving,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc., the economic development arm for the city.

People’s work habits and schedules

have changed dramatically over the past 10 years, Stroud said, and many no longer have to drive.

“While Canton Street offers a more urban feel, Riverwalk keys more to an environmental feel, its connection to the river, its proximity to the national forest, city parks, trails,” Stroud said.

“It ultimately highlights the uniqueness that Roswell has.”

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The Joint chiropractic opens in Johns Creek Business: The Joint…

The Chiropractic Place Opened: August, 2014.

Owners: Tom and Angie Haimes; Jeff and Cindy McGinty What: (We are) reinventing chiropractic care by making quality alternative health care affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. Our membership plans eliminate the need for insurance,

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Appen announces promotions, new hires to staff ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Appen Media Group has announced staff changes and new hires for its Alpharetta-based news operation.

Keith Still, who first came to the company in 2007 as a freelance writer, has been promoted to news editor and will be responsible for assigning and managing the news staff. Still served the past four years as a copy editor.

STILL “I look forward to continuing Appen Media’s tradition of providing outstanding community news coverage and will work to ensure that our readers receive the most in-depth, up-to-date information on issues and events going on in North Fulton and

Forsyth counties,” Still said. Earlier in her career, Still served as press secretary for U.S. Sen. Bill Frist (R-Tenn.).

She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the University of Georgia. She lives in Forsyth County.

A.J. McNaughton has been promoted to production/newsroom manager. McNaughton has served the past year as the publisher’s production manager.

His new duties include ensuring the newspapers, along with the proper content, get out MCNAUGHTON on time. He will also liaison with the advertising department to coordinate space and themes for special sections. McNaughton joined the company in 2103 as production man-

ager. Prior to that, he served as graphic designer at Frederick Swanston Ad Agency in Atlanta and as a specialist in vector computer drawings for Pryor Architectural Signage in his native Illinois. He lives in Alpharetta.

Kathleen Sturgeon has joined the staff as a full-time reporter concentrating on Forsyth County. Sturgeon is a 2014 graduate of the University of West Georgia where she received the Excellence Award for Print Journalism. She served as STURGEON an intern at Appen Media in 2013 and was later hired as a freelance writer. This past summer, she was a communications intern with Fulton County Schools. She lives in

Alpharetta.

Patrick Fox has been hired as business editor. Fox comes to Appen after 25 years with the Atlanta Journal Constitution, where he served as a copy editor, page designer and government reporter covering Gwinnett and FOX North Fulton counties.

A Kansas native, Fox most recently freelanced as a media consultant and writer in metro Atlanta.

Appen Media Group publishes the Alpharetta-Roswell Revue & News, the Milton Herald, the Johns Creek Herald and Forsyth Herald. It also publishes the monthly Northside Woman magazine and North Atlanta Business Post, as well as its quarterly Answer Books.

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American CareSource Holdings acquires MedHelp Urgent Care ALPHARETTA, Ga. – American CareSource Holdings, which operates urgent care centers and a national network of ancillary health care providers, has acquired MedHelp Urgent Care of Alpharetta.

MedHelp provides urgent and primary care and occupational medicine and serves a growing population of military veterans throughout the southeastern United States.

Much like the company’s previously acquired centers, MedHelp’s physician-ownership has grown the practice by providing high-quality patient care and developing certain strategic growth initiatives.

“We anticipate system-wide growth by capitalizing on the centers’ strategic opportunities,” said Dr. Richard W. Turner, American CareSource chairman and CEO. “We also expect to leverage MedHelp’s existing staff to create efficiencies with our other

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of 2015 based on the robust pre-clinical effects of the drug and the successful Phase I results.

Weiss sworn-in as president of state chiropractic association

Roswell technology firm to partner with Fuze Network

ATLANTA — Charles Weiss, D.C., of Holcomb Bridge Chiropractic in Roswell, was sworn-in as president of the Georgia Chiropractic Association during the association’s 102nd annual Fall Conference and Trade Show in October. Weiss, who previously served on the GCA Board of Directors, said his goal is “to have the board look at everyWEISS thing we do and determine, ‘What is the purpose of our actions? Why are we doing what we are doing, and how do we improve it?’”

Becoming president requires a three-year commitment; the first year as president-elect, the second as president and the third as past president.

“We have a strong strategic plan in place, a streamlined board of directors and a renewed relationship with our chiropractic students,” Weiss said.

“I want to continue to strengthen our brand, first and foremost by promoting chiropractic and also by protecting our right to practice and educating those who deliver, receive and legislate chiropractic care.”

ROSWELL, Ga. – Ingo Money, a leading mobile payments technology provider, has reached an agreement to acquire Fuze Network Inc., the leading card disbursement platform.

The combination of services will enable consumers to use their mobile phones to convert any check or cash into electronic good funds and to push it virtually anywhere, said Drew Edwards, founder and CEO of Ingo Money.

“Not only will the combination enable us to expand our retail product offering to include cash transactions, but the integration into our mobile solutions will revolutionize the way self-banked consumers control their money; from anywhere to anywhere from the convenience of their phone,” Edwards said. Currently Ingo Money’s technology enables its partners and consumers to convert any check into guaranteed and irreversible good funds.

The Ingo network can be accessed directly by customers of most prepaid programs via the Ingo Money app or within their native mobile applications. The transaction is expected to close by yearend.

Galectin Therapeutics releases Phase I clinical trial data NORCROSS, Ga. – Galectin Therapeutics, the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins to treat fibrosis and cancer, presented data recently from the company’s Phase I clinical trial of a new treatment for patients with advanced fibrosis.

Dr. Stephen A. Harrison, chief of hepatology at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston and a clinical trial investigator, said the objective of the trial is to evaluate safety and pharmacokinetics of GR-MD-02, a complex carbohydrate drug. GRMD-02 targets galectin-3, which has been linked to diseases that involve scarring of organs.

“What we have seen so far in the Phase I trial is that GR-MD-02 is safe and well tolerated at multiple doses,” Harrison said.

Dr. Peter Traber, chief executive officer of Galectin Therapeutics, said the company is planning to initiate a Phase II clinical trial in the second quarter

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Maryland-based utility company contracts with Sandy Springs firm ATLANTA – Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, a water utility based in Laurel, Maryland, has awarded Echologics a contract to assess the condition of its buried water assets.

The utility will deploy Echologics’ ePULSE technology, a proprietary and patented acoustic pipe condition assessment service.

The contract is for one year with options for renewal. An affiliate of Mueller Co. of Sandy Springs, Echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water technologies, including acoustic-based technologies for leak detection, pipe condition assessment and water loss management, which allow water utilities to manage their assets.

Under the contract, Echologics will use the ePULSE technology to assess 65 miles of water distribution mains and approximately 10 miles of water transmission mains.

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For a more complete list of local events including support groups, volunteer opportunities and business meetings visit the calendar on northfulton.com.

EVENTS:

ELFARETTA

What: A treasure hunt for elves hiding in participating local businesses in downtown Alpharetta.

Where: Downtown Alpharetta, S Main St., Alpharetta When: Daily until Wednesday, Dec. 24 Hours: During open store hours Cost: Free Online: awesomealpharetta.com Info: Those who find an elf qualifies to win one of five prizes. Prizes will be given out on January 9, 2015 at State Bank and Trust. Winners will be contacted and scheduled for a photo op at 4:30 p.m. on January 9, 2015.

ADVENTURE TO SANTA “REFLECTING THE ELEPHANT MAN”

Artist spotlight series featuring art by Anita Stewart at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Visit facebook.com/AGStewart.art gallery for more info.

AUTUMN AT AUTREY MILL

What: Fall activities such as crafts, hikes and s’mores hosted by Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek When: Tuesday, Nov. 25 Hours: 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $5 per person Online: autreymill.org/ seasonalprogramming.htm Info: Members of Autrey Mill receive a free s’mores kit.

THE LIGHTING OF AVALON

1st annual Lighting of Avalon event to start off the holiday season at The Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta.

Sunday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Ice skating rink will be open. Visit experienceavalon. com for more info.

Hours: Overnight, 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.

Cost: $50 general public families/$35 CNC member families Online: chattnaturecenter.org Info: Advanced registration required.

Email scheduling@chattnaturecenter. org or call 770-992-055. Tents provided and included with the cost to participate.

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HISTORIC ROSWELL MILLS: A WALK THROUGH YESTERYEAR

What: A walking tour along Vickery Creek with park ranger, Jerry Hightower.

Where: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Vickery Creek Unit, covered bridge entrance south end of Mill St., Roswell.

When: Saturday, Nov. 22 Hours: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Online: nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit Info: Reservations are required. Call 678-538-1200 to make reservations.

LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING

What: A fall book signing featuring Sue Horner, author of the novel “Second Place Sister.”

Where: Historic Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell When: Saturday, Nov. 22 Hours: 1-4 p.m.

Cost: Free Online: visitroswellga.com Info: Refreshments will be served.

THE ZACH BARTHOLOMEW TRIO

What: A music performance by the Zach Bartholomew Trio.

Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta When: Sunday, Nov. 23 Hours: Showtimes at 7 and 9 p.m.

Cost: Admission is $20 Online: thevelvetnote.com

An interactive movie and photo op with Santa at North Point Mall, Center Court Lower Level, 1000 North Point Cir., Alpharetta. Saturday, Nov. 22 through Wednesday, Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Photo package prices vary. Online reservations are required. Visit northpointmall.com/adventureto-santa for more info.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD A donation drive to give needy children toys for Christmas at First Baptist Alpharetta, 44 Academy St., Alpharetta; Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Rd., Alpharetta; and Mount Pisgah UMC, 2850 Old Alabama Rd., Alpharetta.

Monday, Nov. 17 through Monday, Nov. 24. Bring toys that can fit in a shoebox. Visit samaritanspurse.org for more info.

Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Races start at varying times Cost: Half Marathon is $75, 10K is $50, 5K is $40, Sleep in special is $20 Online: rungeorgia.com/ tryptophanrun.html Info: Registration deadline is on race day at noon. Call 404-7694408 for more information or email kimhall2007@gmail.com.

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CRABAPPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S “I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY”

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What: A picnic, bonfire and overnight camping hosted by the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC).

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell When: Saturday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 23

3RD ANNUAL TRYPTOPHAN THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON

What: A Thanksgiving half marathon, 10K/5K Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming When: Thursday, Nov. 27

What: An encore performance of the one act play, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” by the Crabapple Drama department.

Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Rd., Roswell When: Wednesday, Nov. 19 Hours: Show begins at 7 p.m.

Cost: Free Online: school.fultonchools.org/ms/ crabapple Info: Crabapple Middle School won 1st place performing “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” in the State One Act Competition.

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Veterans: City honors those who served with ceremony Continued from Page 1 ferent armed forces and asked members of each to stand, if able.

“Thank each and every one of you for answering the call of duty,” said Golden. “Some of you didn’t want to do it and some of you got a note in the mail saying ‘hey, show up,’ but you still served and you served with honor and distinction.”

He also spoke of a time when people rarely thanked veterans.

“How magnificent it is to see the spirit of patriotism growing again in our country,” said Golden. “There was a time when this wasn’t a popular thing to do. Once again, it’s popular to publicly express our gratitude for our veterans and our devotion for our great country.”

The seven core values for the army are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.

“These seven core values apply to you as well,” said Golden. “It’s not just an army value system. The veterans and service members we honor today come from all walks of life. But all of them share the seven core values and other fundamental qualities necessary to serve a cause larger than them, and we thank each and every one of them.”

Golden then took the time to thank Gravitt and the city of Cumming.

“Fortunately and gratefully, over time communities such as Cumming and others across our nations have come to understand how significant and important it is to honor our veterans,” said Golden. “Your presence here today and that of people gathering across America is tribute to our veterans and their families. It is a way to say ‘we remember.’ On this day, and every day, let us be thankful for our veterans and continue to honor them.

They have given us a chance to live in freedom and an opportunity to look forward for tomorrow.”

Keynote speaker Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas J. Golden spoke of his time in the Georgia Army National Guard.

The Forsyth Christian Home Educators sang patriotic songs, including “America, the Beautiful.”

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Students, including Hannah Benjamin, center, wrote letters to the veterans and families, including Jeanne Curry, left, Fred D’Orazio and Don Coury.

The Forsyth County Fire Department and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department teamed up to give the 21-gun salute as the Joint Honor Guard Rifle Team.

Many Forsyth residents came out to support the veterans including, from left, Lauren McDonald III, Marcie Kreager, Paul Kreager, Joseph LaBranche, Marc Morris and Carter Barrett.

“Ranger Bill” Burgess is the director of the American Legion Riders Cumming chapter 307. He is pictured with his wife Lynn “Killer Bee” Burgess.

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Coal Mountain Elementary welcomes farmer Lynn Pugh It has become clear that changes need to be made in how Americans view their food.

We hear about it everywhere these days, from medical professionals, books, documentaries and even reality television shows.

Unhealthy eating habits and too little exercise, particularly with children, are creating major problems.

With childhood obesity, early onset diabetes and ADHD on the rise, it is becoming increasingly important to address these issues within our communities.

One key factor in all of this seems to be a disconnection to our food, where it comes from and more importantly, how it is grown.

Most young people today are completely cut off from the growing process of their food and therefore have lost not only basic survival skills but also an understanding of the natural world.

It is of utmost importance that we reconnect kids to their food and educate them on healthier eating and sustainable growing practices. How can we expect them to take care of the planet if we do not show them how?

Two local residents have been instrumental in this educational process here in Forsyth County. Suzanne Geddes, founder of the local online farmers market the Cumming Harvest, and Lynn Pugh from Cane Creek Farm are working hard to get the message out about the importance of healthy eating.

“Educating people and getting families/communities to plant gardens and start cooking at home is one way to bring awareness and improve

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the farm-to-table movement,” Geddes said.

Geddes recently organized a “Farmer of the Day” event at Coal Mountain Elementary, a celebration of our local farmers and a locally grown healthy vegetable: the sweet potato. An enthusiastic group of parents, staff and kids welcomed farmer Pugh to their school with open arms, laughter and cheering.

“I wanted to introduce kids to a local farmer and show them that we are growing food in their community and most importantly that veggies can be delicious,” said Geddes.

Naturally grown sweet potatoes from Pugh’s farm were specially prepared for the students.

At each of the lunch sessions, Pugh and Geddes gave a short talk about the importance of eating lots of fruits and vegetables and explained how the sweet potatoes were grown and harvested.

When asked how they liked the sweet potatoes, the students responded with lots of cheers and applause.

“Kids today are disconnected from the natural world and so they do not have a realistic idea of what the world is like,” Pugh said. “They cannot grasp how the world works especially around food and will not get this connection by eating out of a box. It helps immensely if they can see it growing and then harvest and eat it them-

Suzanne Geddes passes out sweet potatoes to students at Coal Mountain Elementary. selves.”

Another great educational tool in the farm-to-table movement is school gardens, which are increasing in popularity. In 2012, Geddes and teacher Denise Webb organized a school garden at Coal Mountain Elementary, where students can get hands-on gardening experience.

The garden hosts 12 beds, a butterfly and herb garden and compost bins. Most recently, they have planted radishes as part of the Georgia

Organics “Grow Radish Grow!” program, which is designed to motivate kids across Georgia to get into the garden and learn about radishes by growing and eating them. They are also growing kale and collards as part of their fall garden.

Toward the end of the Farmer of the Day event, a few of us were chatting when one student came up, stood in front of us and, directing her attention to farmer Pugh, claimed with her arms open wide, “You are awesome!”

I think that pretty well sums up the event and everyone over at Coal Mountain Elementary.

Pascale Chambers is an organic gardener and supporter of local and naturally grown foods. An advocate for living a sustainable lifestyle, she inspires others to learn and take action to improve their health and the health of our planet.

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Fall bazaar celebrates local foods and crafts

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Kathy Weldy Freund and Natalie McCleskey showed off canned items including jams and relishes for sale.

CUMMING, Ga. — Bethlehem Baptist Church hosted its fall bazaar Nov. 8, an all-day event to celebrate fall with plenty of food, fun and activities.

“This is the 25th year for our fall bazaar, celebrating local foods and crafts,” said Kathy Weldy Freund, organizer of the event. “Church members made all the crafts and foods we have here.”

There was a wide array of local and homemade foods for sale. Melinda Samples, from Samples Farm provided

many canned items including jams and relishes, homemade candy and the crowd’s favorite, peanut brittle. A church cookbook was for sale, as well as knitted items and fall decorations.

Activities included a silent auction and a cakewalk. A giant outdoor smoker manned by Joseph Strickland and Gregg Orr provided barbecue and other Southern foods for attendees to enjoy.

– Pascale Chambers

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Forsyth schools honor veterans FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Schools around Forsyth County showed their red, white and blue and support of veterans through various Veterans Day ceremonies on Nov. 11.

North Forsyth High School’s JROTC had a Veterans Day and Marines birthday celebration. Shiloh Elementary School and Settles Bridge Elementary School held Veterans Day ceremonies, as did Big Creek Elementary, Sawnee Elementary and Piney Grove Middle School.

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One of North Forsyth’s special guests, and Marine Corps recruiter, Staff Sgt. Michael Atkins, reviewed the Raider Battalion during Pass and Review.

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Guest speaker Mitchell Lesinski and his son enjoy the musical performance from the Shiloh Point chorus during the Veterans Day ceremony at Shiloh Point Elementary School.

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The Settles Bridge Elementary chorus sang patriotic songs for the Veterans Day ceremony.

In Memoriam

Kathryn K ath June Pye Morton

Kathryn June Pye Morton (b. Aug. 8, 1933), loving mother and grandmother, died peacefully on November 10th, 2014. During the Great Depression, her parents Clifford Pye and Eva Johnson of Ellaville, Ga. struggled financially and relocated several times, moving from Montgomery, Alabama (where Kathryn was born) to several towns in North and South Carolina, including Tryon and Charlotte. The first in her family to attend college, she earned a degree from Winthrop College in 1954 under a scholarship, majoring in fine art and English. She taught school for one year in rural North Carolina before moving again to Charlotte, where she married David L. Morton (19231998) in 1955 and worked for the Duke Power Co. She and her husband were active in the Republican Party organization beginning in the late 1950s, supporting the presidential campaigns of Goldwater and Nixon along with state and local candidates including her husband, who ran unsuccessfully for NC Secretary of State in 1960. With David Morton, she has two children: Mary (b.

1960) and David (b. 1964). Kathryn was a longtime member of Clairmont Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Ga., joining shortly after the family’s relocation from Charlotte to Atlanta in 1968. A gifted Bible teacher, she

taught her PW Circle and Sunday School for many years. Kathryn was also a longtime Chancel Choir member, a Stephen Ministry Leader, PW Circle Moderator, and an Elder during her years of service at Clairmont Presbyterian.

During the 1980s, Kathryn returned to college and received an MBA degree from Georgia State University.

She worked in information technology, accounting, and office administration until retiring in the early 2000s from Excalibur Home Management, LLC. After retiring, she began painting again, producing many beautiful landscapes and portraits. Kathryn will be remembered for her kindness, her gentleness, and her ability to see beauty in people and God’s creation. Survivors also include her son-in-law Mike Nelson, grandsons Mike Nelson, Jr. and his wife Faith Nelson, Dan Nelson, and Matt Nelson. She was interred with her parents near Tryon, NC on November 13th. A memorial service will be held November 21th at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA at 2:00pm, with visitation from 12 noon to 2 pm.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www. ingramfuneralhome.com.

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The community enjoyed a beautiful day for the Veterans Day program at Settles Bridge.

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Eileen Greenfield, U.S. Coast Guard, and her daughter Tracy Osborne enjoy a beautiful day as they await the start of the Big Creek Elementary School program.

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through ceremonies, celebrations DEATH NOTICES

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U.S. Army veterans stand during the Army’s official song as Jill Hackney led the Big Creek chorus in “A Tribute to Our Armed Forces.”

Caroline Allen, 73, of Milton, passed away October 31, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Frankie Doby, 71, of Cumming, passed away November 4, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Larry Walter Austin, 61, of Cumming, passed away November 7, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Donald R. Evans, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away November 2, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

James Paul Bates, 91, of Roswell, passed away November 11, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jim L. Gardner, 55, of Alpharetta, passed away October 30, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ronda Bornhorst, of Forsyth County, passed away.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Howard Bruce, Sr., 71, of Cumming, passed away November 11, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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Katie Cherry, a South Forsyth High School senior, led the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the beginning of the Veterans Day celebration.

Marguerite Connelly, 51, of Roswell, passed away November 10, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Nicholas Dannunzio, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away November 10, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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Jack Roney and his grandfather, Army veteran Keith McKee, pose for a commemorative picture during the Big Creek Elementary School ceremony.

Arrests: Continued from Page 3 sion of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and failure to maintain lane.

►► Billy Ray Wiggins, 57, of

Shady Grove Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 4 on Shady Grove Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, obstruction of an officer, wanted person, giving false information and hindering apprehension or punishment of a criminal.

Curtis Scott Darnell, 50, of Forsyth County, passed away November 3, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Monte V. Davis, 91, of Jasper, passed away November 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

William Davis, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away November 5, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Frank J. Geiss, 79, of Roswell, passed away November 5, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Charles Sidney Kilby, Jr., 83, of Roswell, passed away November 8, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Clara Kyriazos, 94, of Johns Creek, passed away October 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Helen Luce, 90, of Roswell, passed away November 6, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Cliff Mattox, 51, of Gainesville, passed away November 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mark Merriman, 61, of Marietta, passed away November 5, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

John Wesley Mullinax, 52, of Alpharetta, passed away November 5, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Thomas E. Newkirk, 67, of Roswell, passed away October 31, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Maria Del C Ortiz-Russell, 56, of Woodstock, passed away November 2, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Christine Erickson Otway, 111, of Dahlonega, passed away November 1, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Cliffie Phillips, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away November 11, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Elizabeth Reed, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away October 25, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Eva Wegner Rones, 83, of Flowery Branch, passed away November 7, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Shirley Skeen, 73, of Marietta, passed away November 6, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

William David Smith, 69, of Cumming, passed away November 11, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Anna Johnson Stanley, 83, passed away November 10, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Andy Zobenica, 44, of Cumming, passed away November 10, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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