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CUMMING, Ga. — Authorities identified a man’s body that was recovered from the water near the shoreline of Lake Lanier at Mary Alice Park Nov. 24 as 46-year-old Chad Frank Lovett. Lovett had not been reported missing and the incident has been deemed as accidental. An autopsy from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Nov. 26 revealed no signs of trauma or foul play. Fingerprints lifted during the autopsy identified the man. Visitors to the park were walking along the lake’s shore when they discovered the initially unidentifiable body and called the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Rainwater. The sheriff’s marine patrol
unit recovered the man’s body and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section is investigating the death. Lovett was reportedly homeless and had been living in a tent in the woods near the park. An acquaintance of Lovett told authorities that Lovett owned a kayak and would often go out on the water and to various islands on the lake. Rainwater said investigators believe Lovett had an accident involving his kayak causing him to drown. The kayak has not been found. Lovett was from Kansas City, Kan. and Rainwater said investigators didn’t know how long Lovett had been in Forsyth County. Lovett has family members in Kansas and Metro Atlanta who were notified of his death.
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CUMMING, Ga. — It was a lip-smacking good time at the 2014 National BBQ Cup event Nov. 21-22 at the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road. There were 90 professional teams and 39 backyard teams from all across the country that came to test their luck with the numerous categories. One of the first awards of the night went to Cummingbased Pop ‘N’ Chubby’s for highest scoring Forsyth County resident.
The overall winner for 2014 was Donny Bray with Warren Co. Pork Choppers, who also won team of the year. Randall Bowman, owner of Deep South Smokers, 597 McClure Road, was the event organizer and said he’s been in the barbecue circuit for 10 years. “Our community is a great one,” said Bowman. “My hope is that with a national-caliber event it can be something the community can embrace and be proud of.” Bowman said the cook-off
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CUMMING, Ga. — While many Forsyth residents have known that their local schools are doing well, Georgia State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge brought statewide attention to two schools when he traveled to Cumming to recognize
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CUMMING, Ga. — A woman was searching for blankets in her basement and found a collection of homemade bombs instead, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Nov. 16, a woman in the 2000 block of Bexford View told deputies the bombs were made by her son who was not there and was unable to be reached. When deputies arrived, they went downstairs to a storage room and found a box with four water bottles filled with a white powder substance. Deputies said there was a pink fuse coming out of the tops. Next to the bottles, deputies also found pepper spray, ammunition and other bomb-related paraphernalia.
Forsyth County Fire Department officials arrived and confirmed the water bottles were explosive devices. The officials said the bombs did not appear to be hooked up to any other detonation method aside from the fuses. The family said the suspect had not been the same since he returned from a six-month cruise where he worked as a technician. They said he had turned into a “typical doomsday” person, and they were in the process of evicting him from their home. The family said they knew of some items the suspect was buying online, but had no idea he was building bombs in their basement.
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Boxwood Terrace, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 7 on McGinnis Ferry Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, too fast for conditions and operating a vehicle while text messaging. ►► Erick Chavez-Arroyo, 25, of Michael’s Way, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana and failure to exercise due care. ►► Jeffrey Earl Shumate, 30, of Mills Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 14 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. ►► Robert William Blackwell, 32, of Gainesville was arrested Nov. 15 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and speeding. ►► Brooke Colleen Anderson, 36, of Christopher Lane, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 14 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Reuben Comesky, 24, of Holly Cove Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 12 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI. ►► Julian Alan King, 27, of Duluth was arrested Nov. 16 on McGinnis Ferry Road in Suwanee for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Mary Jo Breeden, 71, of Habersham
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CUMMING, Ga. — After investigating a cell tower that went out of service, a technician saw someone had cut a hole into the security fence, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A T-Mobile service technician told deputies he went to the tower site after the tower went down between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Nov. 21. When he arrived, he said he saw a 1-foot by 4-foot hole cut into the rear of the chain link fence. He said two solid copper buss bars had been unscrewed and taken from the tower. He said the bars are used to channel electric strikes from the tower into the ground. The employee said he checked on the help ticket generator for the site and found it was created at about 3:30 p.m. He said he was unsure as to why it took so long to be dispatched to the site for maintenance.
Home burglar steals crystal, electronics CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a man’s apartment and made out with $3,630 in kitchen and bedroom items, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.
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FCS approves school calendar No inclement weather days built in BY KATHLEEN STURGEON Kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The upcoming 2015-2016 school year will be different from any before it in Forsyth County. At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Education approved the 2015-2016 school calendar. One of the most notable changes is the addition of a
fall break from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, 2015. Another change is that there will no longer be any inclement weather days. For the 2014-2015 school year, there were two allotted days built in. After these two days are used, additional inclement weather days will become asynchronous online learning days. The district’s online learning platform is called itslearning and was used during inclement weather days during the previous school year. It was received positively by instructors and students. The platform is asynchronous, which means that students do not have to do the work at
the same time like they would in a regular classroom setting. From next year on, there will be no inclement weather days and instead any school closures will be made up with asynchronous online learning. The district has been training its teachers on itslearning over the last two years and will hold an Online Learning for School Closure Practice Drill. Each teacher will instruct students on where to find school closure activities in their itslearning classroom and students will have five days to complete the practice drill posted in itslearning.
Barge: Continued from Page 1 hear Forsyth School Board members, Barge and Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Jeff Bearden praise the school’s efforts to be familyfriendly. Cumming Elementary was one of four schools to win Georgia’s Family-Friendly Partnership School Award this year. Out of the four schools, two were from Forsyth County, Midway Elementary School and CES. Barge will be visiting Midway Dec. 4. Barge said that it’s no surprise that FCS has two of the winners this year. “There’s a culture of success here,” said Barge, “whether it’s the family-friendly partnerships or the Georgia Schools of Excellence or the National Blue Ribbon Schools and other technology programs. The Forsyth County School Board has some great leadership. They’ve been very effective in their selection of superintendents to guide the district to set the vision to establish goals and to put the resources in the right place to achieve those.” In order to win this award, schools are assessed on four factors — physical environment, personal contact, communication and school practice and polices. The schools must also address how they are implementing the six National PTA Standards for FamilySchool Partnerships by creat-
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and parents,” said Pajerski. “There’s always somewhere to improve, including student learning, teacher performance, my performance and customer service. We are good and we’ve been identified as one of the best in Georgia. But we need to keep doing a better job.” On the same day, Barge and Bearden visited South Forsyth Middle School to award them with the National Blue Ribbon School title. The U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools program has honored more than 7,000 of America’s most successful schools for the past 31 years. This year, 337 public and private schools across the country received this coveted award. Blue Ribbon Schools are selected on the basis of two primary criteria — they are among the highest-performing schools in their state or they are schools with at least 40 percent of students from disadvantaged backgrounds that have improved student performance to high levels. SFMS won the award for being in the highest-performing category.
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Event held at Sexton Hall Enrichment Center FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season by joining Forsyth County Senior Services for “The Music and Magic of Christmas” holiday concert. The concert will be held at the Sexton Hall Enrichment Center from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, as the final concert in the 2014 concert series hosted by Senior Services. “The Music and Magic of Christmas” will feature live music by the Sounds of Sawnee concert band. Light refreshments are included in the admission price. The cost is $5 in advance and $8 at the door, which opens at 2 p.m. “The 2014 concert series has been a great success and we are looking forward to another wonderful turnout
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CUMMING, Ga. — The holidays are often a busy time of year for crafters and hobbyists, but the Cumming Library is asking those talented local folks to take a moment to share their expertise with others in the community. The Cumming Library will host a Hobby Share Fair – Holiday Edition on Dec. 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participation is free for vendors, hobbyists and crafters that would like to display and demonstrate their work. Attendance is also free for all ages of library patrons and those interested in learning a new hobby or craft. The fair will include booth displays and demonstrations of several types of hobbies, such as
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CUMMING, Ga. — For several years, RBM of Alpharetta has awarded $5,000 per semester in grants to Forsyth County Schools. The first grant for the 2014-2015 school year was recently given to the district. This grant will be split into minigrants for various individual school projects, and there will be an application process for schools. In the past, these mini-grants have been given for a variety of projects including robotics, campus improvement and media center upgrades. —Kathleen Sturgeon
Toys for Tots tournament to benefit multiple charities CUMMING, Ga. — The seventh annual Metropolitan Golf Association Toys for Tots holiday charity golf tournament will be held Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Alpharetta Athletic Club’s East Course. The tournament is the largest charity event of the year at AAC and will benefit both Toys for Tots and Turning Point Women’s Health Care with a goal of raising more than 200 toys and $20,000 for these charities. MGA is looking for its AAC members to participate in one of four ways. A corporate sponsorship will cost $500, and the company will receive signage at the entrance to clubhouse among other benefits. A tee sign sponsorship costs $50 and sponsors will have a personalized sign prominently displayed on the golf course. Business or personal sponsorships welcomed. The tournament is currently accepting donations for prizes for a raffle that will be held the day of the event.
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Darth Vader and stormtroopers join the Ehlidil family for trick-or-treating Nov. 23. of the 501st. “We got the email of what was going on and we all got excited to get involved.” The event was organized by neighbor Robert Kilmartin. “No kid should miss Halloween,” Kilmartin said. “The
neighborhood came together immediately to support.” Ryan and the soldiers of the Legion – along with a few Jawas – went door-to-door in the neighborhood collecting the candy that Ryan had waited
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BBQ: Continued from Page 1 is one of the biggest tourism events in Forsyth County, but many of the attendees aren’t locals. “These types of events are extremely interactive and offer lots of options for folks,” said Bowman. “The big draw is barbecue teams from all around the country come. They have traveled in some cases thousands of miles to be here.” The award money and bragging rights are some of the main reasons why so many people travel to the event. Bowman said he hopes more local businesses will support next year’s cup. “I have been fortunate to be able to build some great relationships over the years with national companies that see the explosion in barbecue events and see the branding and marketability of being
Hundreds of barbecue lovers came out to taste different types of barbecue. part of this massive event,” said Bowman. “We hope that local companies will begin to see what we have here and help make it a true community event. One hundred percent of the net proceeds will go to local Forsyth County children’s charities, and it is truly just a great thing to support.” As for next year’s event, Bowman said he plans to con-
tinue doing what works. “That has been a huge success,” said Bowman. “We look forward to being able to continue to bring new and fresh changes to the event each year to make it even better for our community and barbecue in general.” For more information on the National BBQ Cup, visit www.nationalbbqcup.com.
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Alpharetta Outfitters to donate $31,000 during holidays Seeks to write 31 $1,000 checks to 31 local charities, individuals So, how about a really good feel good story for the holidays – a local store writing 31 separate $1,000 checks during December. That is one check every day of the month – to worthy local charitable organizations and people in need. Chuck Palmer, founder of Alpharetta Outfitters, has never been one to take the easy road which is one of the reasons that he opened his Alpharetta Outfitters store about five years ago. He did this despite of the fact that his competition then as now would be national chains such as REI and Dicks Sporting Goods. Not only did Palmer step into a very competitive market but he also committed from the beginning to give away every penny of profit produced by his store to charities. Five years later he is still doing it. Now he wants to go even further and commit to a program that has him writing 31 $1,000 checks during December 2014 with no conditions. He just needs to find 31 or-
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The staff of Alpharetta Outfitters from left George Virgo, Chuck Palmer, CJ Palmer, Jimmy Virgo, Jeff Wright and Ed Selan. turning his outfitters store into a vehicle – pun intended – for helping others. According to Palmer one of the challenges with his project is simply finding the right charities to support, especially identifying local ones. So he turned to Appen Media to help him. “I know that I can reach North Fulton effectively with Appen and if anyone can reach people who either need help or can point out those that do, it would be Appen, “ he said. I met with Palmer and was
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Dr. Angelo Sambunaris, with wife, Sheila and children, Evan and Sofia, attend the recent Best of the Best business awards gala at the Metropolitan Club, right next door to his Institute for Advanced Medical Research. regular clinician, Sambunaris said. Or, if a patient has a limited availability of treatments because of their finances or limits on their insurance, they may wish to pursue investigative treatments. In some cases, patients are simply not receiving the care they feel they’re entitled to at a conventional clinic, he said. Sambunaris pointed out that the medications he employs are not “experimental.” The treatments have already
passed Phase I testing in which healthy volunteers have undergone dosages with no or limited side effects. “Our clinic gets involved in the next stage, which is evaluating the medication, looking to see how it works with people who have the diagnosis,” Sambunaris said. “We are looking for that statistical and critical hint that this medicine works for this particular disease.” From an ethics perspective, he said, it’s important that each patient knows
the medication provides no guarantee. Nevertheless, it is important that volunteers seek investigative treatments, Sambunaris said. It takes on average $2.9 billion to get a drug through FDA approval, and part of that cost is testing, he said. More important still, he said, while there are 5 million cases of Alzheimer’s today and projected to be 35 million by 2050, there has not been a single new treatment approved to treat the disease in 11 years. Researchers now suspect that Alzheimer’s may be present at a benign level while patients are in their 30s and 40s. “Volunteering for treatment studies would help drive down the cost by helping science better understand what works, what doesn’t work.” Sambunaris said. “That way, back in the lab, they can say, ‘We’re on the right track, or we’re not on the right track.’” One good example of how public support can help attack an illness, he said, was when President Richard Nixon declared war on cancer in the early 1970s, signing legislation to federally fund research at the National Cancer Institute. As a result of this effort, cases of cancer initially began to rise, then stalled before rising again briefly. After that, Sambunaris said, the number of cases has declined every year since. “You need two hands to count the new (cancer) treatments that are coming to the FDA every year,” Sambunaris said. “We’re not talking pharmaceutical companies; we’re talking about the scientists who are doing the early discovery work,” he said. “They credit the war on cancer with the highest levels of support from government, for scientists being able to discard ineffective treatments and having more effective treatments made available.”
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Taking the high road Are you putting your integrity first in running your small business? Do you keep your promises to your customers and employees? Does your behavior and attitude change when you encounter issues or problems? As a small business owner, you are almost guaranteed to encounter challenges on a daily basis, and taking the high road in resolving them is the best approach. When you take the high road, it means that you are “doing the right thing” even though it may not be a popular choice or in your best interest. In most cases, taking the high road takes more time, as you need to base your discussions and decisions on facts, not fiction. Decision-making in a small business is often done without knowledge of the whole situation, and could lead to
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New fashion boutique speaks to all women Business: CJ’s Talk of the Town Opened: November 2013 Owner: C.J. Bognar What: CJ’s Talk of the Town is a women’s boutique that offers quality and stylish apparel at affordable prices. C.J. was inspired to open a boutique that offers fabulous fashions for women of all figures, whether they wear size 2 or size 3X. Where: 13083 Hwy 9 N., Suite 710, Deerfield Place Shopping Center, Milton Times: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday Call: 678-242-0500 Web: www.cjstalkofthetown.com
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Excent service helps monitor student performance guidelines ROSWELL, Ga. – Excent Corp. has released a data management system to help state agencies over see compliance with new guidelines for resultsdriven special education programs. Earlier this year, the Office of Special Education Programs made changes to its accountability system that now require states to achieve improved educational results for students with disabilities rather than focusing primarily on procedural compliance. Excent executives say the company’s new system, Enrich State, is an online service that provides realtime, statewide data collection for improved local and state compliance and special education program management. It allows district and state special education personnel to manage all compliance requirements and to consolidate important performance data. To help states and districts make the most of their existing resources, Enrich State can receive data from any individualized education plan software or student information system. Once paired, Enrich State receives regular updates of district student data to provide real-time insight into the extensive requirements being measured by federal agencies.
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Cartiva makes advances using synthetic cartilage implant ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Cartiva Inc., a research company involved in the treatment of cartilage damage and osteoarthritis, announced recently all its 2-year follow up patient visits have been completed successfully for its MOTION study for the Food and Drug Administration. The company has begun final data analysis and plans to present the results next year, said Timothy J. Patrick, president and chief executive officer of Cartiva. “Cartiva SCI has the potential to be a game-changer for those suffering from the debilitating pain of this condition but who wish to maintain motion in their joint,” said Dr. Judith F.
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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Ebix Inc., an international supplier of on-demand software and e-commerce services to the insurance, financial and health care industries, recently completed its fourth annual Ebix Exchange Expo in Las Vegas. This year’s event was the largest-ever gathering of clients, chiefly technology leaders representing the nation’s top insurance carriers, distributors, producers and financial professionals. The conference, held over four days, involved breakout sessions including hands-on training workshops, success clinics, case studies involving analysts and key clients, roundtable discussions between clients and presentations by Ebix.
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Health food company launches new line of vegetable products ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Eat Well Embrace Life has launched two vegetable hummus combinations – Zesty Sriracha Carrot with sunflower seed and apricot topping and Beet hummus with pickled beet topping. In conjunction, the company has announced a broader distribution of its line of hummus products into Albertsons’ in the Northwest, FreshDirect and Publix, marking continued growth since its inception in 2011.
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BACK TO NATURE HOLIDAY MARKET AND FESTIVAL SEVENTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE
Visit historic downtown Crabapple for holiday festivities Saturday, December 6. At the Broadwell Cottage there will be Christmas, Hanukkah and holiday music favorites and more. 2 – 5 p.m. Visit cityofmiltonga.us for more info.
When: Saturday, December 6 Hours: 10:10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Downtown Alpharetta, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta Online: awesomealpharetta.com
MARKETPLACE CHRISTMAS CUMMING CHRISTMAS PARADE
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What: Live reindeer, face painting, balloon artist & gifts When: Saturday, December 6, 1 – 3 p.m. Where: 6555 Sugarloaf Parkway (2 miles west of I-85). Pictures with Santa – bring your camera!
What: Christmas parade in Cumming When: Sat, December 6 Hours: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Where: The parade marches on Market Place Boulevard between Buford Dam Road and Hwy. 20 Online: marketplacechristmas.com/ Parade/cumming-christmas-parade. html
ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
What: Alpharetta Downtown Historic District will light up at the 37th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting When: Friday, December 5 Hours: Festivities start at 5 p.m. More info: call 678-297-6000
HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods and more.
SNOW ON THE SQUARE
Enjoy a taste of winter in downtown Alpharetta as we fill the corner park with snow at Corner Park across from Alpharetta City Hall. Saturday, December 6 at 1:00 PM. Event will be canceled if it rains. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more info.
FOUNDERS DAY PARADE
What: A lively parade travels west on State Bridge from West Morton to Ocee Elementary on Kimball Bridge Road featuring more than 80 units, Shriner clowns, high school bands, colorful floats and the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. When: Saturday, December 6 Hours: 10 a.m. Where: State Bridge Road and West Morton to Ocee Elementary on Kimball Bridge Road Online: johnscreekga.gov/ community/events/foundersday
THEATER: DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
What: A theater Christmas play performed by members of Act 1 Theater. Where: ACT1 Theater at Alpharetta Presbyterian, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta When: Friday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 21 Hours: Showtimes vary Cost: $15 for adult tickets, $12 for senior and student tickets Online: act1theater.com Info: Tickets must be purchased online at least 24 hours in advance.
TOYS FOR TOTS TOURNAMENT
Who: Metropolitan Golf Association and Alpharetta Athletic Club What: Toys for Tots charity golf tournament When: Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Where: East Course at Alpharetta Athletic Club Information: Blake Atchley, East Course head golf professional, at blake.atchley@alpharettaac.com
Meet Fine arts artisans, artisans of the farm and kitchen and instrumental artisans‚ all while supporting local craftspersons and fair trade at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit chattnaturecenter.org for more info.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON THE SQUARE
Annual fun family event includes carolers from local schools, the lighting of the Town Square, a reading of T’was the Night Before Christmas and Santa Claus in Historic Roswell Town Square. Saturday, December 6. 5 p.m. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.
CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS ‘ANNIE!’
What: CYT’s “Annie!” When: Dec. 4 – 15 Where: Milton Center, 86, School Drive, Alpharetta Tickets: $12 to $15. Go to www. cytatlanta.com.
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REINDEER DAY IN ROSWELL
What: Meet live reindeer at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and enjoy a day full of learning about winter animals and enjoying holiday cheer When: Friday December 12 Hours: 1 – 4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Online: chattnaturecenter.org
HIGH TEAS AT BULLOCH HALL
What: Enjoy a delicious two-course tea and a complimentary glass of wine served by ladies in period clothing, followed by a tour of the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, Theodore Roosevelt’s mother, decorated for Christmas. When: Dec. 11, 16, 18 Hours: 4 p.m. Where:180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Cost: Reservations needed. $45 per person Online: bullochhall.org/high-teas. html
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What: intimate 45-seat performance of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic When: December 12 thru 23 Where: Bulloch Hall, 80 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Hours: 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15; reserve them early Online: bullochhall.org/a-christmascarol.html
MARKETPLACE CHRISTMAS JINGLE JOG
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Home energy saving tips to beat the cold and cut costs As temperatures continue to fall, you want a heat system in your home to keep you warm throughout winter. But toasty temperatures inside can come at a price – unreasonably high utility bills. RAWLINGS These simple steps will reduce utility costs and protect your largest investment – your home. 1. Caulk and weather-strip around exterior seams, cracks and openings. Small gaps around doors
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The North Forsyth High School academic team is made of, front row, Matthew McClelland, Colin Hannah, Christopher Snodgrass, Alex Norris and Eden Dunford. In back are Briana Brinkman, Ashley Amukamara, Justin Ebert, Emma Browning, Aaron Strickland and coach Amy Dykes.
NFHS academic team wins regionals From left are Monty Johnson, chapter recorder of military service awards, Edward A. Woods, award recipient, and Lynn Briggs, chapter president.
CUMMING, Ga. — The North Forsyth High School (NFHS) varsity academic team won the region championship Nov. 15 at Flowery Branch High School, 6603 Spout Springs Road. The NFHS academic team competed with 11 other
teams as part of the Foothills RESA Region. They will now go on to compete in the state tournament on Feb. 7, 2015 at Flowery Branch High School. —Kathleen Sturgeon
United Daughters of the Forsyth high school teams Confederacy presents compete in VEX tournament military service award CUMMING, Ga. — In recognition of Veterans Day, the Col. Hiram Parks Bell Chapter 2641 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy presented the Vietnam Conflict Cross of Military Service to Edward A. Woods Jr. on Nov. 16. The award is the outgrowth of the Southern Cross of Honor Medal, which was established and presented by the UDC organization to Confederate veterans who
had served honorably. It is now awarded only to veterans and active duty personnel who have served honorably in the United States military and who are lineal descendants of Confederate soldiers and sailors. Woods, a petty officer second class in the U.S Navy, was a member of Mobile Construction Battalion 10 (Seabees) during his tour of duty in Vietnam.
CUMMING, Ga. — With 33 teams showing up for what was scheduled to be a 24-team VEX tournament, it was a battle as the competitors went head-to-head in this year’s game, Skyrise. Five Forsyth high schools were competing, including Lambert High School, West Forsyth High School, South Forsyth High School, North Forsyth High School and Forsyth Central High School.
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The winners of the design award were Nathaniel Green, Brandon Gross, Richard Garcia with their teacher, David Johnson. The robots had to build towers, up to 6 feet tall and place cubes on the towers, quite a feat for machines that have to start the match occupying a cube no greater than 18 inches tall. Four of the five Forsyth County high school teams made it past the qualifying rounds into the elimination matches. Team 5854, all freshmen, along with their alliance partners from Calhoun, Georgia, and South Forsyth High School
made it all the way to the prestigious level of tournament champion. Team 5854 achieved the much coveted design award for their systematic application of STEM knowledge, solid team structure and procedures and innovative solution. Both teams advance to the state championship. Video and game information can be found at http:// www.vexrobotics.com/wiki/ Skyrise. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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NFFTD club announces award winners ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club (NFFTD) honored its offensive and defensive “Players of the Week” for the ninth through 12th weeks of the season. The awards dinner was held at the theater at North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, on Nov. 17. Award-winning broadcaster Sam Crenshaw was the emcee for the evening’s festivities and Atlanta Falcons player Lamar Holmes was the special guest speaker. Each NFFTD team’s offensive and defensive award winners were recognized. The Players of the Week winners were selected for their outstanding accomplishments on the gridiron from a list of coach-nominated players. Week 9’s Offensive Player of the Week was Kevin Nalecz, a senior quarterback from Johns Creek High School. Nalecz had 15 for 167 yards rushing with four touchdowns and six for 10 for 106 yards and one touchdown passing in a 42-14 win over Habersham Central. The Defensive Player of the Week was William Downing from Alpharetta High School. He’s a senior special teams player and had 12 tackles,
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Trevor O’Brien from Lambert High School was the week 10 offensive “player of the week.”
Andrew Butcher from Alpharetta High School was the week 10 defensive “player of the week.”
Penny Hart of Kings Ridge Christian School was the week 11 offensive “player of the week.”
three tackles for loss and one pass breakup in a 24-14 victory over South Forsyth High School. For week 10, the Offensive Player of the Week was Trevor O’Brien from Lambert HS. He’s a senior tailback who had 36 rushes for 306 yards in a 20-9 victory over Chattahoochee High School.
The Defensive Player of the Week was Andrew Butcher from Alpharetta High School. He’s a senior defensive end and had six-and-a-half tackles, three tackles for loss, one-anda-half sacks and four quarterback pressures. For week 11, the Offensive Player of the Week was Penny Hart, a senior quarterback
from King’s Ridge Christian School. He had 390 yards rushing, 162 yards passing, seven rushing touchdowns, one thrown touchdown and ran for a two-point conversion over Strong Rock Christian School. The Defensive Player of the Week was Reginald Prince, a senior linebacker from River-
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wood Charter International High School. He had 14 tackles, five assists and two tackles for loss in a 34-21 win over River Ridge. The week 12 Offensive Player of the Week was Huiet Joseph, a junior offensive center from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School. He’s graded out at 91 percent blocking as his team rushed for over 300 yards and five rushing touchdowns in a 48-13 win over Hephzibah. The Defensive Player of the Week was Justin Victorian, a senior cornerback from Roswell High School. He had two solo tackles and one assisted tackle. He had one pass break up and two interceptions, one of which he took back 70 yards to score. The next NFFTD dinner will be the year-end awards banquet on Dec. 18 at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Tech. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $25 and available at www.NFFTDClub.org. Also, the Chamber Bowl Senior All-Star Game will be played on Dec. 20 at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School. —Kathleen Sturgeon
Pinecrest honored as 2014 National Blue Ribbon School CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy was among the 287 public and 50 private schools honored by the U.S. Department of Education as 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The recognition ceremony was on Nov. 10-11 in Washington, D.C. Pinecrest Academy President Father Robert Presutti and lower school teacher Eleanor Millspaugh traveled to Washington on behalf of the private catholic school in Cumming. Blue Ribbon recipients were announced on Sept. 30 in two performance categories – exemplary high performing schools and exemplary achievement gap closing schools – based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates. Pinecrest was recognized as an exemplary high performing school, one of just two private pre-kindergarten to 12th-grade schools in the nation recognized in this category. Additionally, Pinecrest is the only 2014 National Blue Ribbon preK-12 school in the state of Georgia and is among less than 1 percent of 132,183 schools in the nation to receive the Blue Ribbon honor. One other Forsyth County School, South Forsyth Middle School, shared the 2014 Blue Ribbon School designation with Pinecrest. “Attending a two-day conference
Father Robert Presutti, Pinecrest Academy president, and Eleanor Millspaugh, Pinecrest Academy lower school teacher, display their Blue Ribbon Award plaque. with representatives from the top performing schools was daunting, enlightening and inspiring,” said fifth-grade teacher Millspaugh. “The dedication of all the schools to providing the best education possible within their own personal constraints and limitations was laudable. It was terrific to talk, compare notes and swap ideas with all of these great educators. I came back feeling that there was so much more I could do and determined to get started right away.” —Kathleen Sturgeon
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The West Forsyth High School baseball team had five seniors sign to play college ball. From left are Zach Bitzer, University of North Georgia; Alec Wilson, Stanford University; Addison Albright, University of Georgia; Derrick Pickvet, University of North Georgia; and Chris Cullen, University of South Carolina.
West Forsyth seniors Channing Milford and Erika Cross both signed to play lacrosse for Young Harris College.
Seven West Forsyth seniors to play college baseball, lacrosse By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Graduation is months away, but at least seven West Forsyth High School seniors can relax a little. On Nov. 13, five WFHS baseball players and two WFHS girls’ lacrosse players signed scholarships to play those sports at colleges. From the WFHS baseball team, Zach Bitzer and Derrick Pickvet will be playing baseball for the University of North Georgia. Alec Wilson signed a letter to play for Stanford University. Addison Albright has signed with the University of Georgia baseball program, and Chris Cullen will play for the University of South Carolina. Two girls’ lacrosse players, Channing Milford and Erika Cross, will both be attending and playing lacrosse for Young
Harris College. John Thompson, the girls’ lacrosse coach for WFHS, is also an alumnus of Young Harris College. “It’s pretty cool that they’re going to Young Harris,” said Thompson. “It’s not nearly the same school it was when I went there, but it’s really neat to see that.” Thompson said he is extremely proud of the girls. “They’re wonderful and great, and they made coming to work every day enjoyable,” said Thompson. “They’re part of our overall bigger family, and I couldn’t be more proud if they were my own daughters.” Another proud coach is baseball coach Mike Pruitt. This is his 25th year of coaching, but his fourth at WFHS. He said it’s been great seeing the boys go from ninth-graders to seniors and coaching them all four years. Pruitt said typically a high
school will have three or four students sign scholarships in a year, but so far this year WFHS baseball has five, and the magnitude of these schools is great. “We’re very excited for them and the opportunities they have in front of them,” said Pruitt. “I’m also excited that they have another year with us and get a chance to showcase their talents for West Forsyth for one more year. I’m certainly excited for them to move on to that type of level of baseball.” Pruitt said that these players go above and beyond what is asked of them and that there’s no question they will be successful at college. “They’re all good kids and very good students,” said Pruitt. “They work hard in the classroom and on the field – and not just in our season, but out of season too in our weight rooms. We do a lot of stuff like that outside of baseball
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and they’re always there and always willing to work. I don’t see any reason why all five of them won’t stick it out.” Cross said she is excited to be attending Young Harris College with Milford. “It’s a great campus overall, because there’s so much to do there,” said Cross. “We worked so hard and it’s finally paying off. It’s something you don’t think is possible and then it happens to you. We’ve been playing since we were
freshmen in high school and to be able to get a scholarship at a school that’s so good is great.” Milford and Cross have been playing lacrosse together at WFHS their entire high school career and can’t wait to continue into college. “This is my absolute best friend, so I get the best of both worlds,” said Milford. “I get her as a roommate and we’ve been friends forever, and now we get to play lacrosse together.”
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The Write Stuff Nancy McMinn believes in the power of a handwritten note By SUZANNE PACEY and KATIE VANBRACKLE
What drew you to stationery as a business? I love writing notes. I love my favorite old-fashioned Bic pen (medium point, blue ink to be exact), and I love anything with my name or initial on it. This business has grown to mean so much more than just a card or basic stationery for me. It’s all about that personalized touch.
How did you get started? My background is in marketing and business, but I took time off from the corporate world after the birth of my son. During that time, I spent a good amount of money at local stationery stores buying personalized notes for my family and myself. One day, my husband encouraged me to stop spending and start creating. So I did! I came up with the name NoteWorthy, bought myself a printer and had my website built. I do everything in-house – sourcing, design, packaging, even shipping.
What products do you offer? My product line started
Alpharetta resident Nancy McMinn turned her passion for personalized stationery into a successful business…and snagged a spot in Alpharetta’s trendy new Avalon development.
with stationery, expanded into vinyl monogramming and then on to fun accessories. I recently added an embroidery service, which allows me to add new monogrammed items in my cash-and-carry assortment including pillows, towels, even comfy pullovers for the fall. If it’s adorable and affordable, I will probably carry it. With so much of our communication being sent digitally these days, how is the market for stationery? With the power of electronic media, it is true that stationery is engaged in steep competition as a form of communication. The industry as a whole (greeting cards, stationery, gift wrap and party goods) has declined over the past few years because when changes in the economy occur, niche industries are affected. But that doesn’t discourage me at
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all. I started NoteWorthy Paper six years ago, and my sales have increased each year. For a small company, that’s great.
Why do you feel handwritten notes are important? The Internet makes it easy to express how we feel – quickly. But sometimes a quick text, message or email just isn’t enough. It can be very informal. Handwritten notes are important in two ways: first, there’s something special about receiving a handwritten note in the mail and knowing that someone is thinking about you. Second, for the person who sends the note, it shows you’ve gone the extra mile in a world that no longer requires you to do so.
How did you secure a spot in the Avalon development? I’ve always thought it would be fun to have my own store, but the reality of making it happen with a busy life and kids was hard for me to NoteWorthy’s personalized note cards.
Nancy McMinn sets up her new Avalon merchandising unit.
get my arms around. Then a friend mentioned that Avalon was looking for companies to lease their kiosks. I submitted a presentation and waited. Of course, I was thinking, “Why would they want me – the little guy?” Three weeks later, I received a call from Avalon and I almost dropped to the floor with excitement. Avalon is going to be amazing! I will be exhibiting
in one of their outdoor retail merchandising units. I can’t wait to meet new customers, market my name and grow my business.
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Kylissa Katalinich, Annie Kocerha, Audrey Davidson, Claire Campbell, Keira Croston and Erin Yashinsky sing “It’s a Hardknock Life” in “Annie.”
The sun comes out on CYT’s ‘Annie!’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Christian Youth Theater (CYT) opens its 10th season in the Atlanta area Dec. 4 with its production of “Annie!” The family-friendly theater performances will be held at the Milton Center, 86 School Drive in Alpharetta, providing nine shows filled with lots of orphans, one millionaire and a lovable mutt named Sandy. “We have tremendous talent at CYT, in all age groups,” said Pat Valleroy, artistic director for CYT Atlanta. “As a result, we are able to provide not one but two excellent casts for this show. We consider this a testament to the depth of our program and to student interest throughout the region.” Recently, the cast of “Annie” offered a peek into its performances at the Johns Creek Arts Festival. Fully dressed with their smiles, the cast of orphans and millionaires, secretaries and servants regaled the audience with songs from the classic play including “Easy Street,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” and “Tomorrow.” With over 80 performers from Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton and Cumming, CYT Atlanta
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 a red Ford Ranger, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman told deputies she was driving her white Jeep Patriot with her 2-year-old son northbound on the highway by Pilgrim Mill Road on Nov. 19. She said she merged to the left lane, so other cars could safely merge onto the highway from the ramp. She said a man in a red Ford Ranger sped up behind her so close she could no longer see its headlights.
If you go What: CYT’s “Annie!” When: Dec. 4 – 15 Where: Milton Center, 86, School Drive, Alpharetta Tickets: $12 to $15. Go to www. cytatlanta.com. has students from seven high schools, nine middle schools and a dozen elementary schools. “Annie” upholds the CYT tradition of outstanding shows such as “Cinderella,” “Seussical the Musical,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “Aladdin,” thanks to the volunteer, creative and technical staff as well as the student actors. To honor Sandy for protecting Annie on the streets of New York City, the cast is taking donations for the Atlanta Humane Society. Donations such as dog bowls, paper towels, disinfectants and grocery store gift cards will be collected at all nine performances. – Staff
The woman said she wanted to switch lanes again, but the right lane had too much traffic at the time. Then she said the truck whipped into the right lane and threw a cup of coffee at her windshield as he passed her.
Man threatens pizza restaurant employees CUMMING, Ga. — A man called and threatened to hurt employees, because he was unhappy with the food that was delivered to him, according to a Cumming Police incident report. On Nov. 17, employees of
Domino’s Pizza, 214 Atlanta Road, told officers they delivered food to a man in the 3000 block of Auburn Drive. Employees said the man later called back and complained about a red spot on a chicken wing, and he threatened to hurt them.
Aftermarket computer stolen from car CUMMING, Ga. — A man left his car parked at an auto shop and found someone had broken into it, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.
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Cumming, was arrested Nov. 7 on Keith Bridge Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug-related items and obstruction of a police officer. ►► Michael Brian Young, 49, of Gainesville was arrested Nov. 7 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and expired registration. ►► Johnny Wortman Garner, 53, of Woodstock was arrested Nov. 22 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug-related items.
Marina Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 16 on Buford Dam Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Keith Daniel Brumbalow, 40, of Cornelia was arrested Nov. 18 on Lakeland Plaza in Cumming for DUI, following too closely, failure to report an accident and hit and run. ►► Elizabeth S. Porter, 31, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 21 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
►► James Lee Barnes, 24, of Woodberry Walk,
holiday tradition that brings the community together each year. The community celebration on Dec. 5 will include plenty of family entertainment and fun, including local schools and dance groups, photos with Santa Claus and many other activities. This year’s entertainment lineup will include the Sawnee Ballet, Forsyth Central High School chorus, Fusion Dance, Coal Mountain Elementary School and Dance Now. For the eighth consecutive year, WSB-TV anchor Fred Blankenship will serve as the emcee. “Celebration of Lights is such a wonderful event that I look forward to each year and I know that our staff, our patients and the community do, too,” said Lynn Jackson, administrator, Northside Hospital-Forsyth. “It’s a great reminder of the hope and promise that the holiday season can bring, which is what we want for everyone affected by cancer.” Annette Roberts was an employee at Northside Hospital-Forsyth, who recently retired after 42 years, and has served as a Celebration of Lights volunteer nearly every year since the celebration began at Northside’s Atlanta campus. An employee of TopSpeed Motorsports, 2130 Brandon Trail, told deputies the theft occurred sometime overnight Nov. 21. The employee said the 1992 Lexus SC300 had its passenger window busted out.
The event took on new meaning 13 years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, just a couple of weeks before that year’s Celebration of Lights. “My main memory of that year was watching the lights come on and seriously realizing that it would likely be the last year I would see them,” said Roberts. “I made a point every chance I could that year to stop and look at the tree; it became a beacon of light on my journey through life’s path.” Two years ago, Roberts’ cancer returned. “Now the tree offers me a sense of hope,” she said. “I’m planning on stopping and taking a long look at the tree for many years to come.” New at the Celebration of Lights event this year, Northside also will be collecting canned goods and nonperishable items for Feed the Hungry Forsyth, as well as new and gently used blankets for A Touch of Warmth, an organization devoted to providing care, comfort, blankets and other goods to cancer patients and others in need. Collection bins will be available at the entrance to the Celebration of Lights tent on Dec. 5. For more information about Celebration of Lights or to make a secure tax-deductible donation, visit https:// give.northside.com/lights, or call 770-667-4483 to have a donation form sent to you. —Kathleen Sturgeon He said the dashboard was destroyed, but the only thing missing was the $1,500 aftermarket AEM computer. The employee said it was strange to see all the other items of value in the car untouched.
DEATH NOTICES Vee Jay Cox, 69, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Paul Walter Daniels, 92, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Elayne S. Fienberg, age 91, of Roswell, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Frederick Henry Jarvis, age 86, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Alberta Hoffman Lester, age 81, of Lawrenceville, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Gheorghe Saijin, age 29, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Anita Sweet, age 53, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NOR TH FULTON, Ga. wanted to know what – If you ever looked like with every Atlanta’s roads resident driving on them, Tuesday, Jan. 28 should give a glimpse. Schools, businesses and governments all shut down about the same time, turning workers out onto the streets at the same time. Variously called “Snowmageddon,â€? “Snowpocalypse,â€? or “SnOMG,â€? local governments were quickly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of motorists on the road and the worsening conditions throughout the day. A commute that would normally take 20 minutes turned into a 10-, 14- or 20-hour drive. Alpharetta had 50 Department employeesPublic Works begin salting the roads as the snow began on Tuesday, said Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz. Over the course of Tuesday and the following day, Sewczwicz said hundreds of tons of sand and salt were put down by workers working 12-hour shifts. Unfortunately, as trafďŹ c grew, so did Above, in Milton, Hopewell the problems. Road was like so many others “We had all our trucks – clogged with traffic and abandoned ready to go,â€? he said. “Our problem vehicles. is we couldn’t get anywhere once we treated The worst intersectionsit once.â€? and bridges were hit ďŹ rst, however, day as the salt trucks with the slugbegan using gish lines of trafďŹ police cruisers as c, the salt trucks escorts to move could not get to the trafďŹ c aside. hot spots quickly; nor could they return Conditions became to those already treated. The trucks cal police departments so bad, lobecame as stuck as the trafďŹ c. help stranded motoristsrefused to or come to It’s a problem a frustrated fender -benders. Sewczwicz said was unavoidable. “People didn’t know where to “When cars are backed turn,â€? said Lisa Holland, up and with the you cannot get your Roswell Police Department. vehicles there to treat roads again,â€? 911 call centers were he said, “and where busy with people are stopped endless calls for help in snow and rain, and police. you get ice. There’s “We had to save our nothing we can do resources with that. We were for the most serious frustrated. Because calls,â€? Holland of the saturation said. “In 30 years, of trafďŹ c, we couldn’t I’ve never seen do more.â€? anything like this.â€? A solution showed itself later in the
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