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Technology at forefront New technologies, plans take shape in Alpharetta

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Enjoying their turkey dinner are from left Elif Ebrusum, Beth and Ali Aykilinc and Ercun Cacan.

Istanbul Cultural Center hosts international Thanksgiving Promotes greater TurkishAmerican understanding

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – North Fulton residents of many nationalities and faiths sat down Nov. 21 to share a Thanksgiving dinner at the Istanbul Cultural Center so that they could break bread together as they learned more about one another. The event was sponsored by the Atlantic Institute, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to facilitate interfaith dialogue and bridge cultures around the world.

“Our organization is dedicated to education and interfaith dialogue,” said Kemal Korucu.

“We will be sponsoring upcoming events in the community, including a mini-Turkish food fair.”

Among the recipes is one for ashure ­or “Noah’s pudding,” traditionally a dish made by Noah to celebrate the landing of the Ark safely on Mount Ararat. Since the only food left on the

Ark consisted primarily of grains and dried fruit, they were made into a pudding.

And indeed what a day of Thanksgiving that must have been.

The Rev. Loyd Allen also gave a talk on America’s Thanksgiving holiday and how it evolved from a community harvest feast in England to a religious holiday among the Puritans in New England. From thence, it became a political holiday declared by a governor and later the president. Finally, it was President Franklin Roosevelt who declared it a national holiday.

“The meaning of Thanksgiving has evolved as immigrants to America added their own customs and traditions,” Allen said.

Thanksgiving should be a day for all people to identify with one another in shared gratitude for the blessings each has received.

Turan Kilic, president of the Atlantic Institute, said the organization began under the auspices of the Istanbul Cultural Center but now is a full-fledged entity of its own with branches in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta mayor and City Council largely put their weight behind the Alpharetta Technology Commission and its quest to enhance the city’s reputation as the Technology City of the South. Two or three items on the agenda Dec. 1 were approved that could have long-reaching effects for the city.

A study was commissioned by the city and the ATC to find out where

Alpharetta needs cellular coverage. The city has had a moratorium on cell towers for much of the year in an effort to work out a plan on how to handle new applications.

Residents do not want towers near their homes, yet both residents and businesses demand good access to the services provided by the towers.

“We have a moratorium.

Part of the study is to help determine where we have a gap in coverage and where it is appropriate to have a cell tower,” said City Attorney Sam Thomas. “This will support us writing a defensible ordinance.”

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Roswell fire chief went 15 years without certification Allegedly forged HS diploma

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Fire Chief Ricky Burnette is under fire after reports were leaked that he spent nearly half his professional career without the proper credentials to be a firefighter and is alleged to have forged it for a prior job.

Burnette has 27 years of experience in firefighting, much of which is with the Roswell Fire Department. He is also a decorated worker, be-

ing awarded numerous awards for firefighting skills and management. He was named Roswell’s “Officer of BURNETTE the Year” five times between 1994 and 2005.

Burnette first joined the Roswell and Alpharetta fire departments in the 1990s as a volunteer firefighter. Then, as now, a high school diploma was not needed for such a

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‘Too good to be true’ usually is NORTH FULTON, Ga. – When Mary Miller received a letter in the mail containing a large check, she was at first happy, then suspicious.

The letter came from a legitimate mystery shopping company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, telling her to shop at her local stores, fill out a questionnaire and then deposit an enclosed check for $975. She was then to wire $705 of that money to another person in Chicago via Western Union, keeping the rest as her payment.

“I thought that sounded like a scam to me,” she said.

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Fuel-filled tank taken JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A 200-gallon drum of diesel fuel was stolen Nov. 21 from a construction site on Bell Road.

The construction crew told police the gas drum was about half filled with diesel. In order to move it, the suspects used a loader that was on site. Someone who works in the construction industry is suspected of involvement, as they knew how to start and use the loader.

The drum was loaded onto a trailer and driven away. It was valued at about $1,000.

Group caught in grab-and-dash ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Five women are suspected in stealing $1,200 in merchandise Nov. 13 from a local baby store.

The suspects all pulled up to the Carter’s Clothing store on North Point Parkway in a red Kia car that stayed parked at the curb.

The five then entered the store.

Employees said each went to an aisle, picked up goods and ran out of the

And it is, say police.

Typically, the victim stumbles across a “work from home” or a “mystery shopper” job posting online. They are given instructions to “work” and sent a check they are to deposit in their bank account. Then they are to wire back some of the money, keeping the rest. It all sounds like easy money.

According to police, had she deposited that check, Miller would find out a few days later it was no good. Meanwhile the money she sent to Chicago was her own money. Her check does not bounce and the scammer is richer for the price of a stamp.

What makes Miller’s case unusual is how legitimate the scam seemed – a letter sent through the postal service, an

official-looking letter addressed to her by name and an official-looking check, also made out to her.

Yet the scam is a common one.

“If you receive unsolicited checks in the mail, the odds of it being a scam are greatly increased,” said George Gordon, Alpharetta Public Safety spokesman. “If you have any doubts, contact your local law enforcement agency.”

Gordon also suggested contacting the bank or company the check came from, to verify authenticity.

A website, www.fededirectory.frb. org, allows users to enter a check’s information to verify which bank or account it comes from. If the information is different from what is written on the check, it may be a forgery.

store into the car. They drove away, but not before the store employees got the tag number on the car.

Police spotted the Kia as it turned onto Ga. 400 southbound. All five women were inside. In total, more than 80 items of baby clothing and goods were taken, for a total of $1,226. One of the women was a 16-year-old juvenile.

Chastity Rochquell Crowder, 22, of Lithonia, Frederica Lashaun Ridley, 31, of Atlanta, Parris Dominique Royster, 27, of Atlanta, Tia Trene Porter, 26, of Atlanta and the teenager were all arrested for shoplifting over $500.

Porter was also charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The victim told the man she did not have the required funds. The scammer hung up the phone.

Police informed the victim that officials do not demand money over the phone, nor do they ask to be paid with cash cards. The phone number the suspects called from was registered in Adairsville.

Resident victim of ‘fine’ scam MILTON, Ga. – Another resident fell victim to an all-too-frequent scam Nov. 22.

The victim told police she received a call from someone claiming to be with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office claiming the victim had a warrant for her arrest.

In order to avoid jail time, the victim was informed she had to pay $1,346.

She was instructed to buy a Green Dot cash card, put the money onto it and then tell the “officer” the numbers over the phone.

As soon as the victim did so, another officer came on the line and said there was a second warrant that would require an additional $1,000 to be paid.

Photo booth cash nicked JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone stole more than $200 from a photo booth at a local theater.

According to police, an employee of the company servicing the photo booth at the Medlock Bridge Regal Cinemas location arrived Nov. 22 to service the machine and collect the money from it. There should have been about $212 inside.

Instead, the mechanic found the machine forced open and the money missing. The cash cabinet apparently was jimmied open with a screwdriver.

The theft happened between Nov. 10 and Nov. 15.

Shoplifter stopped with $2K in goods ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Duluth woman was arrested Nov. 19 after allegedly

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Employees of the Macy’s at North Point Mall told police they saw Shiva Esmaeili, 46, of Duluth, conceal watches, rings, dresses and shirts in a bag before allegedly leaving the store without paying for them. She was stopped as she left with $1,900 in goods.

Cash stolen from vehicle ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A vehicle was broken into Nov. 8 at a local restaurant, and $1,000 cash was taken from inside.

The victim told police he was parked at a restaurant on Windward Parkway Nov. 8 between noon and 2 p.m. He then drove to North Carolina.

It was not until he arrived at his destination that he realized a bag behind the driver’s seat was missing. The bag contained clothing, a debit

card and $1,000 cash.

An inspection of the car doors showed damage to both the driver’s and passenger’s side doors, under the locks, suggesting they had been “punched” by a tool.

The debit card was used four times in the area of Bankhead Highway.

Scammer attacks victim via Internet ad CUMMING, Ga. — A man clicked on a pop up thinking it was harmless, but it almost got him into trouble, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

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access the Internet, and the screen was covered with what appeared to be a website from “Interpol” called “Cyber Security F.B.I. Department of Defense.”

On the website, the man said it went to an address linked to child pornography.

The only way he would be able to access and unblock his computer was to get a MoneyPak/Green Dot card and use it to pay $300.

The man said he heard of scams involving Green Dot cards, so he called 911.

When deputies arrived, they tried to restart the computer, but it immediately went back to the same screen and disabled all usage of the laptop.

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Approval of submission to FY2014 Assistance to Firefighters grant from FEMA for $203,500 with 10 percent match.

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Approval of entering into an intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County for $35,000 for emergency radio system.

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Approval of a contract to study the Foe Killer Creek watershed area for $24,000.

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Approval of mobile bandwidth spectrum analysis contract for $108,000.

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Consideration of funding the Alpharetta Technology Commission for $300,000.

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Approval of an ordinance of Design Review Board guidelines.

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Approval of Phil Kingry and Karen Marsh for the Code Enforcement Board.

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Alpharetta City Council Recap

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To call ourselves the ‘Technology City of the South,’ we need to plug those gaps.”

DAVID BELLE ISLE Alpharetta Mayor

So a plan is to be drawn up, with the help of the ATC, to figure out where there are gaps in service.

“Places we expect to have great coverage have a lot of deficiencies in capacity and coverage,” said Mayor David Belle Isle. “To call ourselves the ‘Technology City of the South,’ we need to plug those gaps.”

Economic Development Director Peter Tokar said part of the plan is to encourage new solutions and technologies rather than simply add towers.

The company doing the analysis, Axis Teknologies, is adept at this, he said. The contract costs $108,000.

Along with this, the city will fund the commission to the tune of $300,000 for three years, providing the salary for an executive director.

The council agreed in August to create an executive

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director for the commission to manage the day-to-day activities as well as bring the ATC to a position where it can support itself.

While the selection of the final candidate for the position is still ongoing, the time had come to create funding for it.

“We want the Alpharetta Technology Commission to be self-sufficient after three years,” said Belle Isle. “This is a way of allowing them to say, ‘The city is backing us; they are fully invested in us.’”

The city will not be the employer of the director. Rather, the money will be given to the Alpharetta Technology Commission to hire the candidate.

The ATC will be responsible for benefits and expenses associ-

ated with the hire.

Tokar will remain as president of the commission. Both he and the mayor serve on the board of the commission, so there will still be oversight of the position and the money.

Despite approving these, council balked at giving the nod to deeding over property to the Alpharetta Development Authority for use by the ATC. Tokar suggested giving the Alpharetta Development Authority the deed of the city property at Roswell Street, which the Community Development Department occupies.

Once the new City Hall is built and the offices are consolidated, the Roswell Street building will be empty. Tokar suggested giving the building over to the

Development Authority to use as a startup company incubator and as office space for both the ATC and other companies.

Much of the discussion was over whether giving the building to the ATC was the best use of an empty city building.

“We haven’t decided where an arts center is going or if there is a need for another senior center. I’m not ready to give up one of our buildings,” said Councilmember Donald Mitchell.

“Is this the best use for that property? Maybe,” said Councilmember D.C. Aiken. “But there are a lot of questions we haven’t answered.”

Council tabled the item until the Dec. 15 meeting to get more information.

disclose his lack of credentials.

In fact, a memo from the time claims Burnette had submitted a forged high school diploma to get the job. When this came to light, he was let go. The city was made aware of the issue after receiving an anonymous

letter.

Burnette later joined Roswell’s fire department and has worked his way up through the ranks.

In 1998, he was named a full-time captain, and in 2005, deputy chief.

“He never lied to the city,” said Julie Brechbill, Roswell spokeswoman.

She said when Burnette was hired full-time, the chief at the time knew of his lack of credentials. Brechbill said Burnette was given a year to finish his GED. He did not.

Ten years after losing his Alpharetta job, another anonymous complaint in 2005 again alleged he did not meet state standards. By this time, he had completed the course and received his GED – nearly 15 years since he began working as a full-time fire fighter.

He had received his degree in October of that year.

The Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council met in December 2005 to discuss Burnette’s certification after receiving anonymous letters about him. They found he did, in fact, hold a GED and no action was taken.

Burnette was named the new fire chief in September of this year. He took the role after longtime chief Ricky Spencer retired.

When Roswell was seeking a replacement for Spencer, Burnette was shortlisted by the independent panel of fire chiefs from around the region.

Ultimately it was up to the city administrator and the council to approve him. Likewise, what happens to him going forward is also up to them.

He had two evaluations in 2005 and notes from both do not mention the need to finish getting his credentials.

In his last employee evaluation, in January 2014, his supervisor, Spencer, noted Burnette is constantly “showing that he is ready for the next level of his career path… He is always on call. He puts in over 60 hours per week or more.

Always on the job whether he is on duty or off.”

Burnette’s otherwise glowing evaluations over the years do remark he needs to work on his computer skills.

The city would not speak on the issue, saying it is a personnel matter.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders, multiple high school marching bands and two new cars were only a few ways Fulton County Schools (FCS) celebrated its Teachers and Professionals of the Year Nov. 14.

The district’s annual recognition luncheon was held at the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 International Blvd. NW, and had over 1,000 in attendance. The guest list included employees, business partners and special guests, including Donna Lowry, kids and schools reporter from WXIA 11Alive, as the emcee.

Jennifer Sweigart from Hillside Elementary School was honored as FCS’s Teacher of the Year while Kindra Smith of Roswell North Elementary School was recognized as the district’s Principal of the Year. Both received new cars that they will be able to use for a year.

Olivia Gonzalez, a bilingual parent liaison at Riverwood International Charter School, was honored as the school Professional of the Year. Larry Keen, a bus driver with the transportation department, was honored as the Support Professional of the Year.

Fulton School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa said he was proud of all FCS employees.

“What I learned in over 20 years of education is people matter the most,” said Avossa. “We have to take a team approach. People are turning to teachers to solve problems. At Fulton County Schools, we’re solving those problems.”

He also spoke about how the employees motivate him to do his job better.

“I came to inspire you today,” said Avossa, “but each and every one of you inspires me. The reality is I love our teachers the most.”

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American Legion collects Toys for Tots donations ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Unit 201 of the American Legion will be an official drop-off spot for toy donations during the 2014 Toys for Tots campaign.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys may be taken to the American Legion Post, located at 201 Wills Road, between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. every week until Christmas.

A donation bin is being set up in the organization’s ballroom.

“The ladies of our organization are proud to be part of this nationwide effort to help make sure that every child in our community

experiences the joy of a new gift at Christmas,” said Auxiliary President Deb Swyters.

Toys for Tots is a program of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, established in 1947.

In the 67 years of its existence, Toys for Tots has delivered toys and messages of hope to millions of less fortunate children in the communities in which the program is conducted.

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Singing groups needed for Roswell’s Caroling on Canton ROSWELL, Ga. — The sounds of the holiday season will soon fill the air during Roswell’s annual Caroling on Canton event on Sunday, Dec. 7. Singing groups of all sizes, ages and abilities are needed to participate – from churches and civic organizations to schools and local businesses. Residents young and old will stroll up and down the street from 5 to 7 p.m., listening to their favorite holiday tunes while sipping hot chocolate, warming up by the community bonfire and enjoying the seasonal celebrations of local merchants.

For more information, call 770-641-6271 or email cward@roswellgov.com.

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Esther Jackson volunteers serve a Thanksgiving feast to students and their families at the annual STAR House Thanksgiving, Nov. 19.

A ‘Starry’ Thanksgiving ROSWELL, Ga. – Thanksgiving is a great time to be thankful for what you have. For the families of students in the STAR House program in Roswell, they can be thankful for the after-school program that helps children.

At Esther Jackson and Mimosa elementary schools, on Nov. 19 and 20 respectively, the families gathered together at their schools for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Hosted

by STAR House, the meal was served by volunteers. The food was provided by Ippolito’s

Italian Restaurant, and the children and their families were treated to turkey, pasta and delicious garlic rolls.

Seeking, Teaching and Reaching (STAR) House provides an after-school tutoring and mentoring program for at-risk children.

They support more than 250 children in elementary through high school in Roswell schools.

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AHS senior Devontae Cacock signs a letter of intent to play at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

AHS basketball player to play for UNC-Wilmington ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School senior Devontae Cacock signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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Library System celebrates volunteer contributions Value work they do at $1.5M ATLANTA – With shorter hours and reduced staff, the AtlantaFulton County Public Library System has never depended more on its volunteers.

In fact, the Fulton libraries can put a dollar figure to it. The value of volunteering topped $1.5 million at local libraries, with 2,008 volunteers donating 67,645 hours in 2013.

This is the sixth year library volunteer services have topped $1 million.

The 24th annual Volunteer Recognition Award Program was held Saturday, Nov. 15, with over 125 people in attendance.

Special guest speakers included Stephanie Moody, chairwoman of the AtlantaFulton Public Library System Board of Trustees, and Fulton County Commissioner Joan Garner, District 6, who is also former library trustee.

Library volunteers serve as adult literacy tutors, English as second language (ESL) teachers, homework help aides, math tutors, computer assistants, clerical assistants, children’s program aides, special event hosts and more – in any of the library system’s 34 branches. Volunteers with Friends of the Library groups are active in 24 branches and served over 22,000 hours last year.

Some highlights of the volunteer year include: 146 volunteers donated

over 100 hours in 2013, including 58 who donated over 200 hours.

Three of these volunteers donated over 1,000 hours in 2013.

Several volunteers reached milestones including 28 volunteers who celebrated their five-year service award, 16 volunteers who celebrated their 10-year service award and eight volunteers who celebrated their 15-year service award.

Eleven volunteers received the Millennium Award for reaching a career total of 1,000 hours.

Laura Thompson, volunteer at the Sandy Springs Branch since 2010, won the President’s Call to Service Award for reaching a career total of over 4,000 hours. With 1,350 of those hours being served in

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2013, she was also in the top three volunteers with the highest hours for 2013.

Additional winners included Ben Statham who served 1,379 hours with the Friends of the Alpharetta Library and Carol Harrison who served 1,174 hours with the Friends

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Eleven young adults and nine teenagers won the President’s Volunteer Service Award, as well as 15 Friends of the Library groups won the President’s Volunteer Service Award for groups serving over 200 hours in one year.

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Carsmetics Expert Accident Repair celebrates four years and a father and son team of Xavier’s Carsmetics Expert Accident Repair, The convenience of this auto body repair center gets Atlanta drivers back on the road Fast, Flawless for Less

As Manager of Carsmetics in Alpharetta, Xavier’s goal is to make sure each client’s vehicle is repaired as quickly and thoroughly as possible. He understands that dealing with repairs after a collision can be just as stressful as the accident itself, and works hard to take the hassle out of the repair process.

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Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) November 4, 2014 Carsmetics of Alpharetta is celebrating its fourth year in operation and one of the first things you notice when you walk in the door is the friendliness and hospitality of the employees. Carsmetics owner, Craig Gonzales understands the dynamics of success and that building a positive rapport with customers is one of the main reasons they come back.

Craig found out another benefit to make his business run well; when family members work well together it’s a recipe for success and a well run environment.

When Gonzales first opened his Carsmetics expert accident repair shop, his brother Chip Gonzales, a local businessman and resident in Alpharetta was involved from the very start.

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Hembree House, preserving a piece of Roswell history

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Historical Society is working to preserve the original structures from the Hembree farmstead, which has been in Roswell since the Hembree family moved to this area in the 1830s.

The city of Roswell made the Hembree property a place of historic significance at their Nov. 11 meeting.

“The Hembree House is not in the Roswell historic district, but that makes us no less historic,” said Sherron Lawson of the Roswell Historical Society.

“It represents the yeoman, or agrarian, class of the early pioneers of Roswell,” Lawson said.

Amariah Hembree and his son Elihu were pioneers who settled after the Native Americans who had previously lived in the area.

The house, which dates back to 1835, remained in the family’s possession for eight generations. In 2007, Carmen Ford, a Hembree descendant, donated the house to the Roswell Historical Society, along with a standalone kitchen and two log corn cribs.

“There’s really nothing like it in Roswell that’s as well preserved,” said Judy Meer, president of Roswell Historic Society. “It’s in very good condition.”

Ford still lives on part of the original Hembree land.

“The fact that it has stayed in one family from the begin-

ning is amazing,” Lawson said.

“And that family is still actively involved today in the drive to preserve it.”

The historical society continues to refurbish the structures, including restoring three chimneys that were destroyed to move the house to its current location. Future proposed plans include making the house an educational facility or a museum.

“We have quite a bit of artifacts from the Hembree family,” Meer said. “We’d love to have those on display.”

Lawson said that the artifacts, and what they represent, tell a significant part of Roswell’s history.

“The yeoman class lived parallel but different lives from the aristocratic folks,” Lawson

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The “farmto-table” idea has taken off in recent years, with consumers wanting to know where their food actually comes from – is it from an organic garden?

Is it Fair Trade? Consumers can now add to that list their morning cup of coffee.

The coffee of Thrive Farmers Coffee comes from farmers in Central America and the Caribbean, and helps those workers more than most coffee companies – it pays them a fair price.

The Georgia-based company has its North American offices in Roswell.

The company’s policy is to treat its farmers as partners, not as a source in the supply chain. This allows the farmers get paid a share of each bag of coffee they produce.

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The company has released a YouTube video showing not just Thrive American employees shaving for the cause, but also the coffee farmers. Some of the farmers have not shaved a whisker for dozens of years, but chose this year to do so for a good cause.

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“You know who grows the coffee,” said Bart Newman, vice president of national accounts for Thrive.

It all began with Ken Landers, a retired Georgia lawyer who was living off his investments. He had bought a coffee farm in Costa Rica as a way to stay busy.

When the economy collapsed in 2008, Landers was forced to suddenly make his farm profitable.

First Landers wanted to know how a cup of coffee costs $3 or $4 cup but farmers only get pennies for their efforts.

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Living history holiday event at Great Oaks ROSWELL, Ga. – Join the Roswell Historical Society as it travel backs in time to antebellum Roswell with the second annual Heirloom Holiday Dinner at Great Oaks on Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell.

Period dress is encouraged as they celebrate with traditional music and entertainment. Artifacts from the Roswell archives including letters from Civil War soldiers will be on display and up for “adoption.”

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Sponsorship opportunities are available. There are a limited number of seats available. For information and to purchase tickets, contact the Roswell Historical Society at 770-992-1665 or visit www. roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

ROSWELL, Ga. – Meet fine arts artisans, artisans of the farm and kitchen and instrumental artisans, all while supporting local crafts-persons and fair trade at the annual Back to Nature Holiday Market and Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Dec. 6.

The market contains local vendors selling their handmade, eco-friendly goods for holiday gift-giving. These skilled entrepreneurs make unique items that won’t be found in retail stores.

Those who are environmentally minded or are looking for alternatives to the mall experience can visit the market, avoid crowded malls and support real, local artisans. Food will be available from Douceur de France, Roswell French bistro.

Included with the event is free admission to the CNC all day.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Though he is new to Alpharetta, Angelo Sambunaris is no stranger to north metro Atlanta.

Sambunaris founded his Institute for Advanced Medical Research in 1998 in Roswell. The Institute, which relocated to Windward Parkway in September, enrolls patients in investigative research to treat pressing ailments, such as Alzheimer’s disease, depression and anxiety.

Not long after he began his practice, Sambunaris, a physician with experience in pharmaceutical research, was visited by a Gulf War veteran who was being treated for depression.

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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.

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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.

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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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less invasive, motion preserving solution to the traditional joint fusion.”

The MOTION study is multi-center clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Cartiva synthetic cartilage Implant.

The study represents the largest prospective, randomized clinical study performed to date for this clinical condition.

In April 2014, the FDA agreed to a modular review process for Cartiva’s premarket approval application for Cartiva SCI. The company has submitted three of the five planned modules, and will submit the final module, including the data from the MOTION study, in the second quarter of 2015.

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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EVENTS:

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

SANTA IN HIS SLEIGH WITH LIVE REINDEER

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.

RACES & BENEFITS

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

JOHNS CREEK

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ AT BULLOCH HALL

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

What: Festive 5K race When: Saturday, December 6 Hours: 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. race starts Where: Cumming Town Center, 2085 Market Place Boulevard, Cumming Online: marketplacechristmas.com/ Jingle-Jog/jingle-jog-5k.html

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Milton signing day

Hannah Davis signed to play women’s lacrosse with Vanderbilt University. Pictured: front row - Laurie, Hannah and Bob Davis. Back row - Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri, Coach Tim Godby, Coach Matt Snyder and Principal Brian Jones.

Gabrielle Pick signed to swim with Louisiana State University. Pictured: front row Christina, Susan, Gabrielle, Joe, Michelle and Joe Pick. Back row - Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri, Coach Miriam Scholz, Coach Catherine Yealy and Principal Brian Jones.

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Alexandra Bunn signed to play women’s lacrosse at Kennesaw State University. Pictured: front row - Joey, Dawn, Alexandra, Fred, Freddy and Billy Bunn. Back row - Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri, Coach Matt Snyder, Coach Tim Godby and Principal Brian Jones.

Shahpar Mirza signed to play women’s lacrosse at Stanford University.

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Winners from Northeast Learning Community School Teacher of the Year Professional of the Year Abbotts Hill ES Amber Coxwell Bonnie Roles Barnwell ES Melissa Nail Paula Cattanach Dolvin ES Rebekah McGowan Kara Schwede Findley Oaks ES Kate Pornsopone Karen Reed Hillside ES Jennifer Sweigart Chandler Deas Esther Jackson ES Allison Maselli Emily Merkle Medlock Bridge ES Lauren Burnette Betty Pippin Northwood ES Amanda Clifton Mack Ervin Ocee ES Shannan LaPorte Christy Mallein River Eves ES Nancy Brockington Cecilla Panizo Shakerag ES Kellie Segraves Max Lapushin State Bridge Crossing ES Allison Elder Holly Berg Wilson Creek ES Jennifer Kosciow MJ Sturgeon Autrey Mill MS Lisi Furman Robyn Magnussen Haynes Bridge MS

Chris Chang Jessica Karp Holcomb Bridge MS Lauren Dykstra Rosemary Pforsich River Trail MS Jennifer Lee Regina Christian Taylor Road MS Melissa Hartfield Gerilyn Robbins Centennial HS Amanda Otto Phyllis Newhall Chattahoochee HS James “Blake” Stetson Liz Marinelli Johns Creek HS Roya Schweinbeck Carol Matthieson Northview HS Josh Lee Linda Robinson

Madison Langley signed to play women’s lacrosse at the University of California, Davis. Pictured: front row - Craig, Madison, Sande and Ella Langley. Back row - Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri, Coach Tim Godby, Coach Matt Snyder and Principal Brian Jones.

Winners from Northwest Learning Community School Teacher of the Year Alpharetta ES

Paula Moore Birmingham Falls ES

Amanda Jeffery Cogburn Woods ES

Julie Rothman Crabapple Crossing ES Anne Bopp Creekview ES Mollie DeCouto Hembree Springs ES

Sarah Yoo Lake Windward ES

Anne McKown Manning Oaks ES

Kristina Whitley Mountain Park ES

Ashley Polito New Prospect ES

Carol Moore Roswell North ES

Lauren O’Prey Summit Hill ES Christine Terrell Sweet Apple ES Rebecca Blackman Crabapple MS Julia Claire Hires Elkins Pointe MS

Miyuki Johnson Hopewell MS

Teresa Lynn Hoebeke Northwestern MS

Julie Zahner Bailey Webb Bridge MS

Susie L. McFarland Alpharetta HS

Michael Nance Cambridge HS Brian Wynne Independence HS

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The world of coffee is stacked against the producers. To force change, there needs to be an outside, disruptive force.

We are that disruptive force.”

BART NEWMAN vice president, Thrive Farmers Coffee

Together they found other farmers and eventually, Thrive was formed.

Each farmer was a partner in the business, selling directly to the buyers – coffee shops and stores – and getting as much as 10 times more for their crop than through the traditional, commoditiesmarket prices.

“The world of coffee is stacked against the producers,” Newman said. “To force change, there needs to be an outside, disruptive force. We are that disruptive force.”

The company, barely 3 years old, has made great strides quickly. They were accepted to sell their coffee in Earth Fare supermarkets early on. Now the coffee found in each cup of Chick Fil A coffee across the nation is from Thrive. The farmers’ collective has grown to more than 1,000 farmers joined with Thrive.

Professional of the Year Judy Jones Deidre Fann Brenda Miller Lynn Greene Rosny Benjamin Donna Lagimoniere Suzie Orr Irene Salerno Mariclaire Blackburn RuVae Roberts Trey Thomas Kimberly Thompson Joan Willoughby Linda Porter Denise Lewis Holly Schmidt Pam Paugh LaJuan McGill Amilia Cadet Mike Bostardi Kathy Hard Tammy Jones Jennifer Hooper

“Consumers want to be connected to the source,” said Christine Macrenaris, with Thrive. “Coffee farmers care about their coffee and we are fanatical about creating the best cup of coffee in the world.”

The ladies of Mugs on Milton, the coffee shop on Milton Avenue in downtown Alpharetta, pour only coffee from Thrive.

“The customers appreciate the quality of Thrive Coffee and feel better once they hear the story,” said Jennifer Newton, co-owner of Mugs on Milton. “Because [Thrive] knows the whole chain, we can say where the coffee comes from.

“When a company’s mission is to make other people’s lives better, you can’t go wrong,” she said.

For more on Thrive Farmers Coffee, visit them online at www.thrivefarmers.com.

Taylor Catts signed to play women’s lacrosse at Kennesaw State University. Pictured: front row - Sydney, Darryl, Taylor, Debra and Brie Catts. Back row - Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri, Coach Matt Snyder and Principal Brian Jones.

Preston Meade signed to play Cross Country with Presbyterian College. Pictured: front row - Kristina Meade, Preston and Coach Rebecca Manny. Back row - Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri and Principal Brian Jones.

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Eagles fall just short against top-ranked Packers Fourth quarter comeback erases 13-point deficit

By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com MOULTRIE, Ga. – The Milton Eagles gave the state’s top-ranked team all it could handle in the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAA playoffs last Friday night, losing 42-35 to unbeaten Colquitt County. The Packers scored the winning touchdown with just over 2:30 to play.

The Eagles threatened to tie the game in the final minute, but were stopped on downs after reaching the Colquitt 20.

“I wanted our last game to be our best game, and it was,” Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro said. “We went toe-to-toe with the best team in the state – they are by far the best team we played –and had a chance to win it at the end.”

The Eagles never led, trailing 28-13 going to the fourth quarter. But Milton scored twice in less than a minute early in the fourth period to tie the game.

The two teams swapped touchdowns before the Packers (13-0) scored the game winner following their fourth scoring drive between 60 and 70 yards.

Milton (11-2) held the explosive Colquitt offense to 375 yards total offense and forced three turnovers, scoring on an interception return early in the fourth quarter. But the Eagles

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Milton defenders try to corral the Packer’s elusive Marquan Greene (1). got only three points from the other interception and nothing off a fumble recovery in Colquitt territory.

The Eagles scored the most points of any Colquitt opponent this season, even though they did not take full advantage of all their scoring opportunities. Ethan Suda, who

kicked field goals of 36 and 41 yards in the second quarter, missed from 36 yards on the last play of the first half, and the Eagles were stopped on fourth down in Colquitt territory in the third quarter after recovering a fumble.

DeCristofaro lamented the missed opportunities, and

wasn’t entirely certain that Suda’s missed field goal actually missed.

“From a coaching standpoint, there’s some disappointment because we had a chance to win,” he said. “But we’re going to look back on the game with pride. I’m so happy for the kids. They gave it everything they had.”

Colquitt scored one minute into the game, returning the opening kickoff to midfield and taking the lead on a 33-yard run by quarterback Chase Parrish.

It took the Eagles just over a minute to pull even. Chris Franklin returned the kickoff 51 yards to the Colquitt 45, and Austin McLeod connected with Obe Fortune for 35 yards and the score three plays later.

A 23-yard pass by Parrish capped a 63-yard Colquitt drive. The Colquitt quarterback completed 16 of 21 passes for 230 yards and three TDs. The Eagles drove 61 yards on 16 plays, but had to settle for a 36-yard field goal after a quarterback sack. McLeod ran three times for 30 yards on the drive, and Milton converted the first of four fourth-down attempts to extend the drive.

Lucas Nedza intercepted a Parrish pass and returned it 10 yards to the Colquitt 42, but the Eagles’ only first down came on a penalty against the Packers. Suda’s 41-yard field goal pulled the Eagles within 14-13 midway through the second quarter.

A 51-yard pass from Parrish to Marquan Greene made it 21-13, with Greene finishing with seven catches for 131 yards.

The Eagles had a scoring opportunity late in the half after forcing Colquitt to punt for the first time. McLeod completed a 35-yard pass to Jake English, and Chris Turner ran for 20 yards to quickly move Milton to the Colquitt 20.

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Titans advance to AAA semifinals Jasinski catches winning TD in OT

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L-R Standing: Shane Parton (7), Jacob Bolton (75), Chris Siebert (2), Colin Davis (20), Jake Bogosian (8), Garrett DuPuis (4), Matt Higgins (6); L-R Kneeling: Conor Davis (13), Banks Hickman (19), Colin Dore (9); #1 fan/mascot: Quinn Davis half, they had a good plan. We wanted to mix the run and the pass, but we were just not able to do it.”

The Titans enjoyed success in the first half both running and passing, but the Dragons limited the Titans to just 79 yards total offense the final two periods. BT failed to gain more than 9 yards on any play in the second half.

The Blessed Trinity defense kept the Titans in the game, holding Shirreffs in check the-

final two periods. The Jefferson quarterback had completions of 34, 48 and 41 yards in the first half, all on perfectly thrown deep balls. But the Dragons had just five completions for 41 yards in the third and fourth quarters, with only one gaining more than 5 yards.

“Both coaching staffs played it close to the vest in the second half,” McFarlin said, with 98 of Jefferson’s 139 yards in the final two periods coming on the ground.

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JEFFERSON, Ga. – After overwhelming victories the two previous weeks, the Blessed Trinity Titans finally got a real taste of playoff football last Friday night against a fellow unbeaten team.

The Titans survived a major challenge from Jefferson, defeating the Dragons 28-21 in overtime in the Class AAA quarterfinals. The win earned the Titans a rematch with Washington County, the team that knocked Blessed Trinity out of the playoffs last year.

Blessed Trinity was in control for most of the first half, scoring on three straight possessions to take a 21-7 lead late in the second quarter. Jefferson closed within 21-14 on a touchdown in the final minute of the first half and pulled even with four minutes left in the third quarter.

Neither team scored the

final 16 minutes of regulation, with the Titans stopping the most serious threat when they blocked a 30-yard Jefferson field goal with just over five minutes to play.

The Titans (13-0) went on offense first in overtime, and needed only one play to score.

Quarterback Conor Davis lofted a 15-yard pass to tight end Pat Jasinski, who landed one foot in the end zone just before stepping out of bounds.

Blessed Trinity’s defense then held the Dragons (12-1) to 6 yards in four plays. The game ended on an incompletion from Jefferson quarterback Evan Shirreffs, who did more damage to the BT defense with his accurate deep passing than any opposing player had done the entire season.

“Their quarterback is terrific,” Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin said. “He was the best we’ve played by far.”

McFarlin was not happy with his team’s play after halftime, particularly the offense.

“We were terrible in the second half,” he said. “But they were good. In the second

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The Titans offense began clicking after a three-andout on their first series. After halting a Jefferson drive that crossed midfield, BT went 74 yards in 11 plays. Tailback Milton Shelton scored from the 1 on the first play of the second quarter. Shelton rushed for 50 yards on the drive and Matthew Higgins picked up 13 more on a speed sweep.

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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.

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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

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St. David’s serves others Thanksgiving meal ROSWELL, Ga. – St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell started a new tradition and ministry this Thanksgiving – to prepare and share a Thanksgiving meal with their neighbors within a one-block to onemile radius, who live without a home or in the temporary housing at nearby hotels.

Parish families came to the Jeffords Fellowship Hall the day before Thanksgiving to decorate all the tables. Each table was unique and decorated by a different family, and the children had a hand in the decorating process.

There were approximately 70 church members who volunteered on Thanksgiving Day by working in the kitchen, serving food, clean-up duty, helping at the children’s craft table, helping guests to their tables and sitting with them to eat.

The church was prepared to serve 240 guests. It was a heartwarming day for the church members and a wonderful ministry that involved the whole family.

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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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• Each day a new recipient will be announced on the website ganizations and people to write the checks to.

Palmer who also owns Palmer Dodge now concentrates his time and efforts on

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

persuaded in about 15 seconds to help him identify the charities and people in need.

Beginning Dec. 1 the name of the recipient selected will be announced – one each day.

We at Appen Media Group also plan to use the list that Chuck assembles in this effort as a list of worthy organizations that we can try to help during the course of the year. This might be by direct fund raising, publicity, marketing – any way at our disposal.

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Johns Creek officer saves life of heart attack victim Jonathan Whitley’s prompt use of a portable defibrillator makes difference

By DOUG NURSE news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Police Officer Jonathan Whitley was recognized at the Nov. 17 City Council meeting for helping save the life of a man stricken with a heart attack on the Rivermont Country Club golf course.

“Officer Jonathan Whitley had a cool head, the right equipment and the right training, and as a result, a man is alive who might have died,” said Mayor Mike Bodker.

“Johns Creek residents can take comfort in knowing that the Johns Creek Police Department is staffed with officers like Whitley to protect them.”

Whitley, a four-year veteran of the Johns Creek Police Department, was on routine patrol about 1 p.m. Nov. 3 when he heard a call over his radio saying a man was down and unresponsive on the 12th hole of the Rivermont Country Club golf course. He was fairly close so he sped to the club where employees were waiting to direct him to the dying man.

Whitley had just finished a 52-hour emergency medical response course only a month earlier before that call came in.

So he was ready.

Johns Creek Police cars are equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and first-aid kits, and Whitley brought both.

When he first saw 84-yearold Carol Morin, two other men were already performing CPR on him. Whitley quickly attached adhesive pads to Morin’s chest and side and the AED did a quick analysis that indicated his heart was fibrillating, or quivering, instead of pumping.

It recommended his heart be shocked into a steady rhythm. So Whitley threw the switch. The AED sent a jolt of electricity to Morin’s heart.

While the AED reset itself, Whitley concentrated on chest compressions while another man was helping Morin with his breathing.

After the AED recharged, a second diagnosis recommended another shock. Whitely threw the switch again, and then renewed the chest com-

pressions.

A few minutes later, Rural Metro Ambulance paramedics and Johns Creek Rescue units arrived. They found Morin’s pulse had returned. “I just thought, ‘Good,’” Whitley said.

“That’s what you want to hear.”

The paramedics whisked Morin to Emory Johns Creek Hospital where he was treated.

A few days later, Whitley visited Morin, who thanked him for saving his life.

“When you’re doing it, you’re in the moment,” Whitley said. “Your training kicks in. You’re focused on what

you’re doing. It wasn’t until later that I began to appreciate what had happened.

It was one of the better days of my law enforcement career. It was very rewarding. I mean, that’s a life.”

Police Chief Ed Densmore praised Whitley for keeping his cool and remembering his training.

“He used his knowledge, skill and abilities to do what needed to be done,” Densmore said. “His actions typify the kind of officers we have. We’re proud of him. He did an outstanding job.”

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The Write Stuff Nancy McMinn believes in the power of a handwritten note

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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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Titans: Continued from Page 31 Shirreffs put the Dragons in scoring position, with Jefferson tying the game less than two minutes after the BT touchdown.

Jefferson attempted an onside kick, but the Titans recovered and took advantage of good field position to go 54 yards in six plays. Shelton carried four times for 24 yards, including a 7-yard gain on fourth-and-inches from the Dragons’ 44. Higgins got

Eagles: Continued from Page 30 Micco Brisker, who carried 29 times for 72 yards, picked up his second fourth down conversion at the 10, but McLeod was sacked and Suda missed from 36 yards as the half ended.

The Eagles struggled offensively in the third quarter, but the Milton defense kept it close after the Packers took a 28-13 lead. A 70-yard drive was keyed by the running of standout tailback Sihiem King, who carried the ball eight straight times for 58 yards and also drew a face mask penalty.

King finished with 120 yards on 30 carries.

King fumbled on Colquitt’s next possession and Quarte Sapp recovered at the Milton 46, but the Eagles failed on fourth-and-4 from the Packers’ 33. The Milton defense responded with its best series of the game. The Eagles forced a fumble that the Packers recovered, sacking Parrish on third down and tackling the Colquitt punter for a 15-yard loss to give the ball to the offense on

behind the Jefferson secondary for a 30-yard scoring reception from Davis.

The Titans needed to go only 48 yards for their next score, aided by a roughingthe-punter penalty. Davis hit Higgins for 9 yards on fourthand-4 from the 32. Then the duo teamed up two plays later for a 22-yard score, with Higgins again getting clear of the secondary before taking in a lofted toss from Davis in stride.

Shirreffs countered with a 41-yarder for a TD to favorite target Rodney Carr with less than a minute remaining in the half. The Dragons tied

the game on a 23-yard bubble screen from Shirreffs to Carr after pinning the Titans inside their 10, needing to go only 41 yards for the score.

After three straight threeand-outs, the Titans put together their lone sustained drive of the second half, reaching the Dragons’ 24 before a personal foul penalty pushed them out of scoring range.

After the Dragons’ starting tailback fumbled on the previous drive, Jefferson went to backup tailback Colby Wood, and the freshman scooted 47 yards to the BT 21. But the Titans held at the 13, and pre-

the Packers’ 14.

McLeod gained 9 yards on third down and Brisker came through again, picking up 3 yards on fourth-and-1 from the 5. He scored on third down from the 1 and added the two-point conversion to cut Milton’s deficit to 28-21 less than a minute into the fourth quarter.

The Eagles tied the game 40 seconds later when defensive lineman Isaiah Hawkins deflected and intercepted an attempted screen pass and returned it 12 yards for a touchdown.

The Packers regained the lead on a 10-yard pass from Parrish after a 69-yard drive, but the Eagles came right back. McLeod hit Fortune for 16 yards on the first play after the kickoff, and the two teamed up for a game-tying 57-yard scoring strike, with Fortune breaking open down the middle of the field.

Colquitt converted two key third downs on the winning drive. The first was on a 39yard reception by Greene and the second was on an interference call against the Eagles.

King scored on a 9-yard run with 2:37 to play.

Starting from their 23, the

Eagles drove to the Colquitt 20. McLeod hit Fortune, who had six receptions for 140 yards, for gains of 15 and 10 yards. The latter was on fourth-and-7. McLeod ran for a first down and Fortune drew an interference call to get the Eagles to the Packers’ 22.

DeCristofaro said Fortune made “some fantastic plays.”

He just missed catching a pass in the end zone that could have been a game-winner, but stumbled a bit after being bumped by a Colquitt defender. DeCristofaro said he would have gone for two points and the win had Milton scored later.

But the third Colquitt sack put the Eagles in a fourthand-13 situation, and this time, they were unable to convert.

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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.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on December 15, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-14-28 Miller’s Ale House Consideration of a variance to allow 1 additional wall sign to be located on a restaurant at 10750 Davis Drive.

The property is legally described as being located in 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

revueandnews.com | Revue & News | December 4, 2014 | 37 served the tie by blocking the field goal attempt.

The Dragons had one last chance to score after intercepting a deflected pass at the BT 4 with 1:41 to play, but two passes by Shirreffs fell incomplete with Jefferson needing just 2 yards for a first down.

Shelton carried 30 times for 127 yards, with Davis completing 11 of 22 passes for 120

yards. Higgins had 67 yards on four receptions, with Jasinski contributing five catches, while leading the BT defensive effort from his linebacker position.

The Titans also got some key defensive plays from lineman Joe Camacho and linebacker Logan Craighead, with the secondary coming up big with their play in the second half and overtime.

ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com.

All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party.

For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Jonathan Bulau with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6095 or jbulau@alpharetta.ga.us.

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