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December 5, 2013 | northfulton.com | 73,500 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 13, No. 49
Council OKs slimmer Bell Roads project Trims 46 lots from plan By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com
Autrey Mill Heritage Center docent Suzette Meskell, from left, Autrey Mill board member Jacqueline Bass and docent Jan Mairose examine artifacts in the tenant house that have been catalogued as part of the Autrey Mill collection.
Autrey Mill Heritage Center gets preservation grant Specialists identify conservation priorities for historic preservation of site’s treasures By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center got a big hand up in classifying and preserving some of its historic treasures with the help of a grant for professional expertise. The National Institute for
Conservation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the nation’s heritage for future generations. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center recently qualified for a grant from the Institute for Conservation to do what is called a conservation assessment of the site. Board member Jacqueline
Bass has been an historic conservationist in the past and was instrumental in securing the grant that brought two assessors to examine the cultural and heritage collections and buildings at the site. This grant brought in professionals to look at the property, catalogue it and produce a “guidance document” that is twofold, Bass said. First, it assesses what the
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council approved Dec. 2 the 52-acre Warren Jolly mixed-use project at McGinnis Ferry Road and Bell Road that sought 86,000 square feet of office/ commercial on McGinnis and 124 townhouses also on McGinnis and 116 single-family homes on Bell Road. However, the council would only approve 70 of the single-family homes in the zoning request, a reduction
of 31 percent. This was done to answer the surrounding communities of Belmont, Blackstone and Tavistock’s objections to what they saw as higher density single-family homes on Bell Road than is allowed in their subdivisions. This is true, but the Jolly project falls under a different zoning “area,” and thus is allowed the higher densities because it is part of a mixeduse project. The project had the blessing of the city Zoning Department and the Planning Commission. The property previously had a rezoning request denied in 2012. That generated a lawsuit by the property
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State Bridge closed Dec. 7 Motorists will need to find other roads JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The seventh annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade has grown to almost 100 units, and with 10,000 spectators expected, motorists planning to use State Bridge Road on the morning of Dec. 7 will need to find alternate routes. From about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., drivers wanting to travel southeast/northwest should consider alternate routes, such as Abbotts Bridge Road, McGinnis Ferry Road or Old Alabama Road. The parade route will be closed in three stages from east to west until the 1.4-
mile route between Morton and Kimball Bridge roads is blocked off. (Closings include side streets. Traffic from Twingate Drive will be allowed to enter and exit State Bridge Road in the direction of Medlock Bridge Road.) 8 a.m.: State Bridge will be closed between East and West Morton roads. Morton Road is shaped like a horseshoe with both sides crossing State Bridge Road. That means motorists on State Bridge Road can use Morton as a detour to go around the
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Pregnant woman fights with police MILTON, Ga. – An unknown pregnant woman fought with and bit police Nov. 21 after she was caught shoplifting. Employees of the Kohl’s store on Ga. 9 said they saw the pregnant suspect in the shoe department picking out pairs of shoes, removing them from their boxes and placing the shoes in her shopping cart. She then replaced the empty boxes on the shelf. She then went to the jewelry department where she picked out earring
DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.
DUI arrests ►► Steven Christopher
Schaub, 29, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 10 on Musette Circle in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Jose Cruz Chavira-Ortiz, 38, of Renton, Wash., was arrested Nov. 11 on Marietta Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and reckless driving. ►► Megan Leigh Estes, 30, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 16 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Charles Thomas Hart, 38, of Hillgate Crossing, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 11 on Webb Bridge Way in Alpharetta for DUI, aggressive driving, following too closely and improper use of horn. ►► John Jason Lively,
PUBLIC SAFETY and necklaces, also placing them in her cart. She repeated this in the clothing department, picking out tops. Finally, she went to the fitting room. When she left the fitting room, store employees said her purse was noticeably full and none of the items were left in the fitting room. They stopped her as she attempted to leave the store without paying for her items. When police arrived, she gave them a false name and began pleading with them not to arrest her and that people would kill her if they found out. She repeatedly said she would kill herself. When police tried to place handcuffs on her, she fought back, even biting one of the officers. She was taken to North Fulton Hospital for treatment and evaluation. She was charged with shoplifting, felony obstruction of police, giving a
false name and battery.
40, of Ivy Summit Court, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 15 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Edvaldo C. Da Cruz, 42, of Watkinsville was arrested Nov. 15 on Dogwood Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy Bryson Womack, 24, of Skulley Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Heather Harrison Amos, 38, of Ashurst Drive, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 17 on Willeo Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alexander Aaron Cebada, 22, of Bainbridge Lane, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 17 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Joshua Andrew Hyde, 28, of Dawsonville was arrested Nov. 17 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI and following too closely. ►► Bernard Dee King, 46, of Marietta was arrested Nov. 18 on Azalea Drive in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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Woman uses fake IDs for $1K spree ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Powder Springs woman was arrested Nov. 19 after allegedly using fake driver’s licenses to open store credit cards. Employees at the Best Buy at North Point Mall told police the suspect, Amber Diane Weber, 22, of Powder Springs, opened a store credit card and charged $1,068 before employees suspected her driver’s license was a fake. She left the store. Police caught up with her on Ga. 400 where she was found to have another fake driver’s license on her, as well as a Macy’s credit card opened in that license’s name. She claimed an unknown man gave her the two IDs and
32, of Smyrna was arrested Nov. 16 on Highway 9 in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana.
Drug arrests ►► Jessie J. Hall, 48, of
Norcross was arrested Nov. 13 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and headlight violation. ►► Joe H. Williams, 18, of Newport Bay Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 11 on Laurelwood Lane in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Shawn Anthony Richardson, 36, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 15 on Lancaster Loop in Roswell for possession of marijuana and parking violation. ►► Reginald Lynn Dunning, 20, of Ashley Forest Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of mari-
told her what to do with them. Both stolen IDs were from women in the state of New York. Weber was charged with credit card forgery and identity fraud.
Sleeping man found with drugs MILTON, Ga. – A sleeping man was found to have several types of drugs on him Nov. 20. Police were called to the CVS on Ga. 9 north of Bethany Bend about 4:20 p.m. after a man was reportedly sound asleep in his car and had been for several hours. When police woke him, the suspect, Kyle Jay Copp, 26, of Steeple Chase, Alpharetta, seemed disoriented. When asked if police could search his car, he
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juana with intent to distribute and no license. ►► Kyare Lasalle Griffin, 20, of Ashley Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and giving false information. ►► Jonathan Daniel Cunningham, 23, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. ►► Nicholas Gerald Spence, 23, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and obstruction of an officer. ►► Larae Corin Coates, 31, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 18 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and giving false information. ►► Joseph W. Kinskey, 20, of Broughton Street, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 20 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.
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Two businesses burglarized CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into two businesses and stole about $1,300 in cash and equipment, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident
report. On Nov. 16, deputies were dispatched to Jets Pizza, 2950 Buford Highway, because someone busted the front glass door. When deputies arrived, an employee from a neighboring business said she saw it broken when she arrived for work. She said the alarm was going on off, but did not see anyone inside. Deputies said two cash registers were emptied out, the shelf that held them was damaged and the safe was missing. The floor was scratched leading from the register area to the front door. Deputies said the suspect must have broken the shelf to steal the safe and drug it out of the store. The manager of Jets Pizza told deputies he put the $980 in cash from the registers into a safe the night before. The owner said it will cost about $2,500 to replace the damaged and stolen property. On the same day, the Castle Car Wash, 1780 Buford Highway, was also broken into. Deputies said glass had been removed from an employee entrance inside the car wash machine. The cash register had been emptied of $300, and the owner’s $1,000 laptop and accounting software
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Teen found shoplifting items MILTON, Ga. – An 18-year-old Alpharetta woman was arrested Nov. 20 for attempting to steal movies, clothes and snacks from the Windward Walmart. According to store employees, June Ruth Ungaro, 18, of Planter’s Ridge Lane, Alpharetta, was seen picking out items throughout the store and placing them into shopping bags. She allegedly selected several movies, a frozen pie
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and men’s shirts and socks. She then tried to leave the store without paying for the $113-worth of items. She later admitted to police she could not pay for the items. Ungaro was arrested for shoplifting.
Fake cops calling residents MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident is a suspect in several phone calls of people claiming to be police officers. A man reported to police Nov. 22 that he was called from a local number the day before with the callers – a man and a woman – claiming to be
Dunwoody Police officers. They claimed he was a suspect in a harassing communications report stemming from supposed membership in an adult website. The victim gave his full name, birthdate and Social Security number to the “officers.” The victim later called Dunwoody Police, who advised the people he spoke with were not officers. The number was called by police, and the phone was answered by a woman identifying herself as Dunwoody Police. She was identified as an “Annette Davis” of North Park Lane, Milton. A man, Orlando Caballeo, of Pine Vista Bluff, Alpharetta, was also implicated. Police are investigating.
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Johns Creek rings in holiday season Christmas tree, Hanukkah dreidel lighting indoors By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It was a damp Dec. 2 Christmas tree and Hanukkah dreidel lighting when weather forced everyone to watch from indoors, but nothing dampened the holiday spirit provided by the Barnwell Elementary School chorus. Led by choral directors Kelley Kim and Grace Yen, the eighth annual lighting of the tree and dreidel was accompanied by carols and holiday music provided by Barnwell’s chorus. Mayor Mike Bodker introduced the chorus to a packed house of mostly parents. The climax, of course, was the lighting witnessed from the third floor of City Hall where everyone was nice and dry. The Founders Day Parade will proceed Saturday at 10 a.m. rain or shine.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – For the second time in its short history, the five-year-old Johns Creek Police Department has earned Advanced Accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies – the gold standard for police professionalism. The department was scrutinized by a team of CALEA inspectors who spent four days in April reviewing JCPD policies and procedures, training, agency practices, record-keeping and selection process to determine if they met CALEA’s exacting standards. The review found JCPD was in compliance with all applicable standards required to earn an Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation. The Johns Creek Police Department was first accredited by CALEA in 2010, only two years year after the agency was launched. “CALEA accreditation is big deal in law enforcement circles,” said Police Chief Ed Densmore. “It speaks to the professionalism and high standards we’ve set for ourselves. When we set up the department, our goal was to be
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It speaks to the professionalism and high standards we’ve set for ourselves. When we set up the department, our goal was to be accredited by CALEA, not just to have it but because it would set us up the right way.” ED DENSMORE Johns Creek chief of police
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Participating at the re-accreditation ceremony at the CALEA conference in Winston-Salem, N.C. Nov. 16 are from left CALEA Executive Director Sylvester Daughtry Jr.; Johns Creek Police Maj. John Clifton; Johns Creek City Manager John Kachmar; Johns Creek Police Operations Manager Cheri Akselsen; Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore; and CALEA President Louis M. Dekmar. Gary Cordner, lead CALEA commissioner reviewing JCPD, said often re-accreditation is harder than accreditation the first time. “Often the second time is when people slip up a little bit,” Cordner said. “This shows that JCPD takes this seriously.
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Residents call written warning ‘slap on wrist’ By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council has finally taken action on City Manager John Kachmar’s altercation with residents after an Oct.7 council meeting. Councilman Brad Raffensperger (who witnessed the incident) said Kachmar will be given a written reprimand. This was a low-key reaction to what had been a fairly explosive issue in the recent city elections. Kachmar had approached Christie Johnson after the meeting to verbally assault her in what he termed “lying” during the public comment part of the meeting earlier. Then he turned on Gerald Bush, her neighbor, when Bush intervened. He used profanity and abusive language to him. Bush said later he thought Kachmar was trying to provoke a fight. “[Kachmar’s] conduct was unprofessional and inappropriate and must not happen again,” Raffensperger said. “Some people may wonder how we got here.” Raffensperger then asked a
city attorney if the city was “at risk” to say more. The attorney advised any comments be made in executive session. This did not satisfy Mayor Mike Bodker, who did not hesitate to speak out. “I can’t support this motion. This particular action was one of a series of incidents that show a pattern of behavior,” Bodker said. Although he could praise his talents as an administrator, Bodker said he can no longer support Kachmar in his position as an administrator. The censure passed 4-2 with Bodker and Councilwomen Kelly Stewart opposed. After the meeting, Stewart said based on all the research she had done concerning Kachmar’s career, his behavior has shown “a disturbing pattern of inappropriate conduct.” “It is such that I cannot support [Kachmar]. He should be terminated. Johns Creek deserves better,” she said. On hand for public comment again were Johnson who was the victim of Kachmar’s tirade and her neighbor, Bush. They said Kachmar merely had his wrist slapped. “It’s a sad day for the city,”
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Continued from Page 1 owners which was also a mixed-use project and a downsizing from the original zoning which would allow 299,000 square feet of office/commercial and residential. The lawsuit was put in abeyance by the city and the owners to allow this new plan brought forth by Jolly’s Providence Group of Georgia development Co. Jolly said if the new zoning is not acceptable to the owners, then they have until Dec. 31 to lift the abeyance or lose the right to continue the original lawsuit. Jolly said he could not say whether the families involved will be satisfied with the reduced density which may affect the selling price Providence Group is willing to pay. The zoning hearing was deferred at the Nov. 18 meeting by council, which asked that the developer and the homeowner associations on Bell Road to find a workable compromise. That didn’t happen. So Dec. 2, they were all in council chambers again to rehash the same arguments. The community leaders complained that the development with its 116 homes on Bell Road would crowd already crowd schools, choke traffic in the area during peak times and adversely affect the rural and pastoral nature of the Bell Road proposed under the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Homeowner David Meskell said any way you slice it, 240 units create a density of 4.2 units an acre. Homes in the adjacent communities are all at 1-acre minimums. “This is more dense than the project that
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said Bush. “You waited two months to do the right thing. And now you don’t have the backbone to stand up to this man. What do I tell my daughter? I wouldn’t talk that way to you.” Johnson said she was shocked at the response council had for what she called, “a vicious and unprovoked attack against someone making normal comments.” “I begged one of you [Raffensperger] to step in, and you didn’t,” Johnson said. Resident Barbara Hartman also got up to speak, saying, “any gentleman who [used such language] should have more than a simple warning.” “I’m appalled. I did not hear any apology for this action [from Kachmar] or agree to get counseling,” Hartman said.
This is more dense than the project that was rejected in 2012 ... I don’t see expensive homes on postage stamp lots as respecting the neighbors.” DAVID MESKELL Homeowner
was rejected in 2012,” he said. “I don’t see expensive homes on postage stamp lots as respecting the neighbors. The interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan should be to protect Shakerag.” Jolly’s position is that the property, which is in the McGinnis development area, does comply with the Development Plan, and that it is the common practice to address lot density in terms of the entire 52 acres. “This is a transition area from the high density use on McGinnis Ferry Road,” Jolly said. Zoning Administrator Justin Kirouac said this was true, and that the project did meet zoning conditions. Despite Jolly’s offer of reducing by 22.4 percent the density of the 26-acre section (25 homes), the council insisted on a 70-home reduction. Now it is a wait-and-see situation as to whether the property owners will accept the city’s zoning decision or go back to court. They have until Dec. 31 to decide.
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helping screen applicants. “We’re hoping between the two of these options, we will be better positioned to serve those in our community who are struggling to grasp this concept.” Purdy said she sees about 24 people each Monday seeking help on similar programs. Given the complexity of the ACA, she expects double the usual number of people knocking on her door. Given the need, having a certified group is essential. Purdy said she is already hearing of scam artists conning people out of health care money. “We’ve already heard from clients of people who are set up in the apartments and communities who have charged money
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RUMC Job Fair looking for companies Jobs going unfilled? Job fair has answer By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For area companies with jobs to fill, the Roswell United Methodist Church may just have the answer with its Job Networking Mini-Job Fair Monday, Dec. 9. “Do you have jobs that need qualified workers? You’re invited! Just say, ‘I’m in.’ It’s that easy,” said Rhonda McDonald at RUMC Job Networking. “There is still room to join us and find a great employee.” The RUMC Job Networking Mini-Job Fair is sponsored by Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Roswell. “There’s no booth. No cost. No preparation. All you have to do is bring jobs,” said McDonald. “Success stories sent to us from employers have confirmed this process is working.” Decision makers should arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. for the employers’ quick meeting. Shortly afterward, employers get to announce their jobs to the 300-plus job seekers in attendance and then meet in
We believe this program is having an amazing impact in the community.” RHONDA MCDONALD Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking private rooms with the interested candidates. “It’s over by 9 p.m., and employers leave with resumes in hand. That’s the process in a nutshell,” said McDonald. “We would also welcome and encourage you to join us for dinner at 5:45 p.m. to hear our dinner speaker and mingle with job seekers,” she said. There is no cost to employers for the event. However, RUMC appreciates donations to the Job Networking Ministry. This program has grown exponentially and expenses have greatly increased. Dinner for the job seekers, volunteers and employers cost approximately $1,000 per evening. There are, of course, additional costs. Every penny
of every contribution they get goes into a special account used for this program only. “We believe this program is having an amazing impact in the community,” said McDonald. “The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Roswell Business Alliance and the Rotary Club of Roswell support us with their time, money and introductions to employers and job seekers.” The full agenda can be viewed at www.rumcjobnetworking.com. Sign up to attend via email at jobnetworking@ rumc.com or call 404-6047830. Employers who have already signed up include: • Ackerman Security • Alorica • Donnelly Communications/ ProCore Solutions eBoot Camp, Inc. • General Motors • Happy Tails • Homejoy • HTH Building Services • Northwest Exterminating • Optomi • PrideStaff • Randstad • Ryder • Shaklee • Smart-Tek • SuperGreen Solutions • Teksystems
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Taylor Road MS orchestra students perform at Rialto JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Taylor Road Middle School advanced orchestra students, under the direction of Nicole Thompson, performed an outstanding concert on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Rialto Theatre in Atlanta. The performance was part of the Georgia State University Invitational Festival. Following their performance, students had the opportunity to work under the baton of Maestro Michael Palmer, who is on the faculty
at GSU, as well as the artistic director of the Bellingham Festival of Music. In addition to their time on stage, students took advantage of opportunities to attend various workshops to learn about performing fiddle, jazz/ improvisation, rock and solo technique to enhance their overall skill. At the conclusion of the event, they attended a performance of a variety of musical styles by professional musicians.
Pisgah’s Sullivan competes in Footlocker Southeast Regional JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Mount Pisgah cross country runner Shane Sullivan broke his own school record in the Footlocker Southeast Regional Championship race in Charlotte, N.C. Sullivan covered the course in 15:49, becoming the first Pisgah runner to break the 16-minute mark in a 5K race. The senior was the 10th runner from the state of Georgia (regardless of classification) to finish the race and was 12 seconds ahead of Class A champion Reilly Friedman. Sullivan finished in 82nd place overall out of 318 runners from across the Southeast.
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Continued from Page 1 center is doing. Second, it suggests ways that it could improve in all phases. The assessment reports will help Autrey Mill make appropriate improvements for the immediate, mid-range and long-range care of their collections and historic structures. “Basically, it assesses how to inventory, maintain and display,” Bass said. One assessor looks at the collections at the tenant farmhouse, the Green Country Store and the farm museum, which is a large collection of old farm utensils. “We had to narrow the scope to just three buildings [so the Summerour House, program barn and Warsaw Church were not included]. I selected the buildings that in my opinion were in the most need of an assessment due to the condition of the buildings or the amount of material inside the buildings,” Bass said. The collections include textiles and historic objects that belonged to the people who lived in those buildings. These include furniture, tools, quilts, photographs and other artifacts from their daily life. In the case of the Green’s store, there are the store’s ledgers
Autrey Mill Nature Center board member Jacqueline Bass goes through documents at Green’s Store, one of the historic buildings preserved at the site. that not only relate what kinds of goods were sold, but to which individual customers and families. These are the buildings that hold most of the site’s collection. “All of these items need to be inventoried and conserved,” Bass said. The conservation experts spent two days on the property. The first conservator catalogued the artifacts and how they are stored and displayed. Then she assessed their state of preservation and what im-
Docents Suzette Meskell and Jan Mairose examine an 80-year-old flour bag in Green’s Store. provements might be made for that preservation. The second assessor, an historic preservation architect, made an examination of the three buildings to assess their condition. In authorizing the conservation assessment grant, Heritage Preservation President Lawrence L. Reger praised Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center for “making the vital work of caring for collections and sites a priority of
their institution, even in these challenging financial times, and helping ensure that they are available to present and future generations.” Bass said Autrey Mill applied for the grant so that it could better pursue its goal of not only serving as the city’s nature center with trails and a natural history museum, but to preserve and maintain a huge slice of Johns Creek’s historical significance. “We are grateful to the In-
stitute for Conservation’s help. This will be invaluable to us as we continue to plan and work for the future,” Bass said. Bass is also a docent for the property along with Suzette Meskell and Jan Mairose. Together, they provide onsite historical instruction and information to the visitors and students who come to the 46acre park on Autrey Mill Road and Old Alabama Road. They make the past “come alive.”
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River Trail MS celebrates Constitution Week JOHNS CREEK, Ga. –River Trail Middle School recognized Constitution Week with information on the U.S. Constitution displayed in the media center. Students had the opportunity to sign a scroll-like paper as if signing the Constitution. RTMS student Dylan Long signs in the Media Center as Media & Educational Technology Instructor Suzanne Mittenzwei and DAR members Janet Hellman and Cathy Hellming look on. The local DAR chapter sponsored this event.
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The children in Debora Daniel’s pre-first class at King’s Ridge Christian School show off the shoes they collected for children at Orphanage Emmanuel in Honduras. Standing in rear from left are S. Gumels, M. Muscott, Z. McGruder, D. Jacobi, H. Forehand and I. Davis. Kneeling in front from left are K. Driskell, C. Usiskin, J.P. Pickren, W. Lossie and A. Payne.
King’s Ridge pre-first collects shoes for Orphanage Emmanuel ALPHARETTA, Ga. – King’s Ridge Christian School prefirst teacher Debora Daniel has been inspirational in leading the efforts to collect shoes for children at Orphanage Emmanuel in Honduras. This year, her pre-first class collected over 100 pairs. The program originated out of Northbrook United Methodist Church. “The church travels there for mission trips and has numerous drives to assist those in the orphanage,” said Daniel. “It is a tremendous program. My son traveled there when he was a teenager. It made such an impact on my family that I decided to bring the project to KR.” Through the years, King’s Ridge has collected more than 800 pairs of shoes for the project. Any size or style is accepted as the children range in age
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Mark Toro addresses Appen Media’s Best of the Best gala audience about leadership. thing) who affect the second third. Toro concentrates on hiring the first third. “Surround yourself with positive people,” he said. “Action is the best path to success.” Small is faster and that is the way to beat the “Big Boys,” because their bureaucracy will create lethargy. Toro’s whole team for Avalon numbers 64. It not only has cohesiveness and singleness of purpose, but it has a culture of accountability. They don’t fail because as a team, they work against failure; unlike bureaucracies, which work to avoid blame. “The culture is, ‘We do what we say we will do.’ That is the standard,” he said. “We compete with them because we can move faster. Good enough never is.”
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Smith joins First Citizens banking group ALPHARETTA, Ga. — First Citizens announced that Brad Smith joined the company’s Atlanta area commercial banking group as commercial relationship manager. Smith, a Cumming resident, will be responsible for seeking new business opportunities, expanding relationships with current commercial clients and recommending solutions that help commercial cliSMITH ents achieve their financial objectives. In addition, he will be responsible for delivering a superior client experience. Smith will be based at the company’s Alpharetta office, located at 11575 Haynes Bridge Road. For more information, visit www.firstcitizensonline.com.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — At a recent North Fulton Community Charities board meeting, the directors were informed the food bank was getting low. Jim Pope, president and chief executive officer of KeyWorth Bank, serves on the NFCC Board. He returned to the bank and shared with the KeyWorth staff the food needs of the charity. Several KeyWorth associates led by Rhonda Thornton, financial center manager of the Johns Creek office, jumped into action. They agreed to conduct a food drive during October in each of the three bank offices. Bank employees and customers were encouraged to donate food. The response was amazing, and they quickly filled up several tables and boxes of food for those less fortunate. The food was delivered to NFCC and the shelves are stocked again. KeyWorth participates in a number of community projects throughout the year.
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Robinson and Miller PC expands legal services ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Continuing to provide estate legal services to the Alpharetta community and beyond, Robinson and Miller PC announced the expansion of its firm with the adTAYLOR CULVER dition of Lindsay Culver as associate attorney and Leigh Taylor as legal assistant. “Our firm aims to assist individuals effectively plan and prepare for the future,” said Debra Robinson, partner at Robinson and Miller. “I’m confident Lindsay and Leigh will further our mission to help
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Credo Financial Services partnered with North Point Suites for an after-hours open house on Nov. 12. About 100 people attended the networking event catered by La Masa House and Malvi desserts, flavorful molten sugar fluff cubes sandwiched between shortbread-style cookies. In attendance were the winners of the Credo 2013 Entrepreneur Contest, Laura Curtis Retana of the Malvi Dessert Shop and Kayse McCanne of Bridgeway Youth Program Specialists, both of whom shared their business success stories. Dan Lucas of Credo Financial Services and Ricky Novak of Strategic Capital Partners gave a free presentation on tax tips to save money.
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Anytime Fitness has new owners, services ALPHARETTA, Ga.—The Anytime Fitness, 270 Rucker Road in Alpharetta, announced that it is now owned by Jeremy and CarolAnn Fitzpatrick, a husband-wife team. “The gym has been in business since February 2007, but our management has completely revitalized the gym,” Jeremy said. “We have upgraded the fitness center to a 21st century state-of-the-art facility and installed cutting-edge national equipment brands such as Life Fitness, StarTrac and Hammer Strength.” The new owners have introduced a number of group fitness classes free to members. Members can take classes like Zumba, Z-box, yoga, yoga stretching, circuit strength and self defense. For more information, visit www.anytimefitness. com/gyms/127.
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Outdoor social network ‘Live Out’ to launch in December By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Growing up in Roswell before attending the University of Georgia, Scott McGuire said he’d always had a passion for sports and the outdoors, but he found it harder to connect with people who shared his interests. After talking with friend Josh Daniels, the two came up with an idea for “Live Out,” a social network dedicated to outdoor activities and sports. “We want to bring everyone together so they can better connect to the outdoors,” McGuire said. Expected to launch in De-
cember, the site will provide a forum for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with others in the area through mutual interests and will allow those involved in adventure sports to find people based on a similar skill-level. “We’re hoping to save people time by setting up a one-stop shop for the outdoor and adventure sports fans,” McGuire said. After registering, members will be able to log on to the website and create a profile, which will then allow them to message and chat with others through the site. Members will also be able to search for the best campgrounds, skate parks, ski
We’re hoping to save people time by setting up a one-stop shop for the outdoor and adventure sports fans.” SCOTT MCGUIRE, Co-founder of Live Out slopes, mountain biking trails and places to go fishing in the area and across the country. McGuire said that the network will not only encourage, but enable people to participate in outdoor activities, adding that there are 40 different adventure sports and outdoor recreational activities that pertain to the site. “You can find
maps, join forums, enter blogs, participate in video contests, set goals and earn badges for different achievements,” he said. Additionally, members will be able to sell outdoor and sports gear through the site as well as plan group events. McGuire said a “Live Out Launch Giveaway” will soon be held as a way to award outdoor
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gear to fans on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Live Out is free to join, and can be found at www.liveout.org.
Emory Eye Center launches Cumming clinic CUMMING, Ga. – Emory Eye Center has opened a new clinic in the Johns Creek/Cumming area. Comprehensive ophthalmologist Vandana C. Reddy will see patients at the Cumming Family Practice complex on Peachtree Parkway several days each week. Reddy joined the Emory Eye Center last fall. She provides educational efforts at Grady and has seen patients at Emory Eye Center’s various locations for the past year. Her clinical
interests include diseases of the cornea, corneal transplant, cataract surgery and general eye care. “My training in cornea REDDY and cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology will hopefully benefit the surrounding community and pro-
vide better access to eye care in this growing area,” said Reddy. Reddy received her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience at Wellesley College. She attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia and completed residency in ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic. She then completed a cornea fellowship at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center. Reddy has participated in medical outreach including cataract surgery in India, Salvation
Army Free Eye Clinics, medical camps and migrant health clinics and the Student Sight Savers program, among others. Reddy has an academic interest in mentoring and training medical students and residents. She has a strong interest in international eye care and has spent time learning and practicing small incision sutureless extracapsular cataract surgeries. She has conducted research in ocular surface disease, corneal sensitivity and corneal nerve
density in patients with different neurologic disorders and various other systemic diseases. She holds membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Cornea Society, North American NeuroOphthalmology Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She has presented posters at national meetings and published articles. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Making space for the parents Branding your small business With our aging population it has become more common to have home buyers put an in-law suite on the list of desired features for a home. According to Census data, about 9 percent of older Americans live with family. There are really about three different in-law suite options in our area. The first, and most often thought of, is in a finished basement. This is also the easiest to find. Finished basements with a bedroom, bath and kitchen are fairly common and it isn’t terribly expensive to finish a basement out this way. The only downside would be stairs if your parents were at the age where going up and down stairs were difficult. The next option would be a large bedroom on the main floor. While this type of floor plan exists, it is much more difficult to find. Typically you have the master bedroom on the main, which would be the only “master” in the home, or you would have a standard secondary bedroom on the main floor.
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The remaining bedrooms would be upstairs, which again, could be a problem. Finally, on larger lots, it is possible to find a property with a guest house. This might be the perfect solution, as it allows for parents to be close by, but have a place to make their own. And let’s be honest. I’m sure everyone would want to make allowances for their parents to live with them. In-laws though? Maybe not so much. The fact that my mom might be reading this and my mother-in-law won’t has no bearing at all on that statement.
Does your small business have appropriate branding? Does your brand help you to differentiate your products and services from other competitors? Branding is one of the most important aspects of any small business because it tells potential customers who you are, what you provide and why they should buy from you. Originally, branding was done in the cattle industry by burning a mark or symbol onto a cow to differentiate it from others. It evolved over the years to a business term that is used in marketing and advertising to create a point of differentiation in the products and services a company provides. The foundation of a brand is often a company logo or slogan. Some of the top corporate brands include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Wal-Mart, General Electric, Amazon, IBM, Coca-Cola and AT&T. They are household names and it is well known what they do and provide. For small businesses, a brand provides a vehicle to make impressions with potential customers with your company name,
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logo, marketing messages, advertising and everything else people see and hear about your business. Having a branding strategy is the first step in branding. A branding strategy is how, what, where, when and to whom you plan on communicating and delivering your branding messages. Where and how you advertise and how you distribute your product is also part of a branding strategy. Defining your brand and developing a branding strategy is an important component for all small businesses to position themselves in the marketplace and attract new business.
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » VOCAL AUTHORITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Atlanta Street Baptist Church and Thousand Hills Coffee host a Christmas Concert featuring the group Vocal Authority from Bethel University's Renaissance Program. Sing along to favorite Christmas Holiday Classics. Free coffee and hot chocolate provided. 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Atlanta Street Baptist Church, 340 Atlanta St., Roswell. Please visit asbcroswell.com.
THEATER » “RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER”
Presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts, Rudolph soars back into town for this faithful adaptation of the wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Show times vary. Nov. 7 – Dec. 29. 1404 Spring St. Northwest at 18th St., Atlanta. Please visit puppet.org.
NORTH GEORGIA ART RAMBLE
The second annual North Georgia Art Ramble is a free, self-guided, open studio tour of 44 studios and galleries situated in seven North Georgia counties. Experience the creative process as the artists open their studio doors to the public, demonstrate their unique techniques, talk about what inspires them and how that spark finds its way into their art. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 7 – 8. Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming. Please call 770-331-4408 or visit ngaartramble.com.
EVENTS » JOHNS CREEK FOUNDERS DAY PARADE
Founders Day is the annual celebration of Johns Creek's official incorporation on Dec. 1, 2006. Following the parade will be the Santa Jam, where kids can meet and take pictures with Santa, and families can enjoy games, food and entertainment. 10 a.m. Dec. 7. The parade route starts on State Bridge Road, between Kimball Bridge Road and West Morton Road in Johns Creek. Please visit johnscreekga.gov.
CALENDAR 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
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Help overflow two Santa convertibles for Toys for Tots and make dreams come true this holiday season. 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, through Dec. 14. 1705 Boggs Road, Duluth. Please call 770-279-3600 or visit atlantaclassiccars.com.
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Presented by ACT1 Theater. The Clayton family gathers together for a yuletide reunion. One daughter is determined to recapture something the family seems to have lost. In the midst of laughter and witty dialog, they discover something you will surely want to discover with them. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 29 – Dec. 22. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-8989 or visit act1theater.com.
REINDEER DAY AT THE CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
Come out for this unique holiday tradition, when live reindeer make a special holiday appearance. Create reindeer crafts, warm up with campfire treats, enjoy an interactive show and learn about Georgia’s winter wildlife. 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 15.
Perimeter Church’s Academy of the Arts presents the special 70-minute holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.” 7 p.m. Dec. 13; and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 14. 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-405-2000 or visit perimeter.org/ christmas.
ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE
The theatre’s 15th annual performance of "The Nutcracker." Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 16. Please call 770-664-4797 or visit alpharetta dancetheatre.com.
SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE & TOLBERT YILMAZ SCHOOL OF DANCE The oldest and largest "Nutcracker" production in North Fulton. Sugarplums will be dancing in your head as you witness more than 300 cast members grace the stage. Times vary Nov. 29–Dec. 8. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770998-0259 or visit tysod.com.
Performed at the Blessed Trinity Fine Arts Theater. Great seats abound and even the youngest viewer can be drawn into this magical story. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7; and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 8. 11340 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-772-8000 or visit northatlantadance.com.
ATLANTA DANCE THEATRE
Two holiday classics, “Babes in Toyland” and “The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets” will be performed in this family-friendly Roswell tradition. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; and 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and
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A Christmastime classic appropriate for children and adults of all ages. 8 p.m. Dec. 13; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 14; and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Blessed Trinity Performing Arts Theater, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-442-5229 or visit fleetwooddance.com.
NORTH ATLANTA DANCE THEATRE “HOME FOR CHRISTMAS”
7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 404-438-3028 or visit atlantadancetheatre.org.
Festive holiday wreaths will be displayed throughout Barrington Hall and will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1-15. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Please call 770640-3855.
“TRAVELS WITH MAC’N’ROW” BOOK SIGNING
Row Henson will be signing her book, “Travels with Mac’n’Row,” a book filled with pictures and stories about Henson’s travels through southern Europe with her dog, Mac. Proceeds benefit local pet rescue facilities and efforts. 2 p.m. Dec. 8. Provisions Home, 955 Canton St., Roswell. Please visit travelswithmacnrow.com.
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Artistic Director Joan Kall Stewart brings something new to the performance. A Christmas tree grows larger than life, a lively battle ensues between soldiers and mice, and more. Times vary Dec. 19-22. South Forsyth High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Please call 770-887-0756 or visit sawneeballettheatre.org.
ATLANTA BALLET
Performed with live music from the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra led by Gary Sheldon. Dec. 6-15. Times vary Dec. 6-29. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404.892.3303 or visit atlantaballet.com.
ALPHARETTA TREE LIGHTING
All the magic of Christmas glistens at the annual lighting of the 45-foot live spruce tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with kids. Mayor Belle Isle reads the classic children’s book “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 5 - 8 p.m. Dec. 6. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
THE BIZARRE BAZAAR
The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents the Bizarre Bazaar, a way to find wonderful holiday gifts at reasonable prices. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The Art Center at Fouts Road, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell. Please visit rfaa.org.
BACK TO NATURE HOLIDAY MARKET AND FESTIVAL
Ornaments, art, eco-friendly items, toys, candles and clothing from more than 40 talented local artisans. Free admission for the day. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMASTIME
Featuring the Atlanta Vocal Project, a men’s a cappella group. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 404-713-0480 or visit atlantavocalproject.com.
GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE
The 32nd anniversary season of this theatre’s “Nutcracker.” Performances Dec. 7-8 are danced to recorded music, and performances Dec. 1315 and Dec. 20-22 are danced to live music from the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770-237-0046 or visit gwinnettcenter.com.
JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS
The nation’s largest holiday race series aimed at fighting arthritis. Wear a holiday-themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and take to the streets in this 5K event. 8 a.m. Dec. 7. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta. Please visit arthritis.org/jbr.
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By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — There were 229 fencers representing Forsyth, Fulton and Cherokee counties dueling Nov. 2 at Pope High School in Marietta. The tournament’s women’s epee winner, Caitlin Stanton of Alpharetta High School, walked away with her third consecutive gold medal. “It felt really good to win,” Stanton said. “The tournament was double the normal size, so I had to work extra hard.” As one of the top fencers in Georgia, the 17-year-old senior placed first in the past two smaller tournaments in September and October, where the schools were split in two. Georgia High School Fencing League coordinated all the schools in the league to attend the November tournament, which made for the largest since 2007. Stanton has also made a name for herself through her fencing club in national competitions. She recently participated in a national tournament in Wisconsin with 3,000 fencers and placed 22nd in her division. Stanton said one of her biggest accomplishments was in a tournament in Rio, Nev., this past March. “I came in second place,
The tournament was double the normal size, so I had to work extra hard.” CAITLIN STANTON Alpharetta High School
and it was a big deal because I went up in ratings,” Stanton said. Her parents, Dorothy and Joe Stanton, said they have enjoyed following the team with their daughter and the “great group” at Alpharetta High School. Dorothy Stanton said her daughter has applied for three colleges that offer NCAA fencing and plans to fence all four years while earning her undergraduate degree. “I hope to become a starter from the get-go and eventually a captain,” Stanton said. “I love being captain, and it’s just a lot of fun.” Alpharetta High School will host the next GHSFL tournament Dec. 21. For more information, visit www.ghsfl.net.
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Caitlin Stanton, left, of Alpharetta High School and Katie Van Riper of Pope High School duel it out in the final round.
Winners from the tournament
Men’s epee winners First place – Ryan Carroll, Dunwoody HS (128 points) Second – Luben Jelezarov, Pope HS (104 points) Third (tie) – Brian Cai, Alpharetta HS (80 points) Third (tie) – Ian Lenthart, Pope HS (80 points) Women’s epee winners First place – Caitlin Stanton, Alpharetta HS (128 points) Second – Katie Van Riper, Pope HS (104 points) Third (tie) – Dorothy Cannella, Centennial HS (80 points) Third (tie) – Rachel Halper, Alpharetta HS (80 points)
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Milton resident takes up bike challenge Bikes 25 miles to work weekly By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com
Milton’s Brian Teipen has taken up biking to work as part of Bike to Work Month.
MILTON, Ga. – Last October, more than 1,000 metro Atlanta commuters traded their steering wheels for handlebars and participated in the firstever Bike to Work Challenge during Bike to Work Month. More than 17,000 bike trips were logged, eliminating some 130,000 miles of car travel from the road and 64 tons of pollution from the air. This October, bicycle commuters, new and seasoned, rode their way to work and compete for prizes in the second annual Bike to Work Challenge. Organized by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Clean Air Campaign, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition,
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The 2013 parade features notable newcomers and perennial favorites. Among the highlights are the Medieval Times, the “Seed and Feed Marching Abominable,” Atholl Highlanders Pipes and Drums and the Atlanta Braves Drumline. Parade participants should park at Ocee Park where shuttle vehicles will take them to their assigned staging area. The parade, which culminates a week of activities, will be accompanied by Santa Jam, a community party at Ocee Park that features music, food and race cars. Santa Jam starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until 1 p.m.
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Atlanta Regional Commission and local transportation management associations, the annual Bike to Work Challenge gives commuters the opportunity to compete as individuals or teams. Milton resident Brian Teipen has taken up the challenge. He bikes 25 miles at least twice a week to his job in Norcross. Moreover, he has to ride in early so he can take a shower and change clothes before the work day begins. This is Teipen’s second year participating in this challenge. “Overall, stress reduction is the biggest reason I do it, and I value that I am able to combine the commute time with exercise time,” Teipen said. “It also reminds me to remain a bit more focused on making healthy choices.” Teipen said that his biggest influence was his colleague Mark Filer, who is another participant in the challenge. “The more times I saw him riding
in, the more I thought about how I could plan and do the same,” Teipen said. Nonetheless, Teipen was already a seasoned athlete when it comes to biking and was even a competitor at the Elite National Championships and the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials. The bicyclist said he believes that substituting short car rides with bike trips will not only maintain healthy stress levels but also help reduce smog production and improve air quality. Friends and co-workers have shown great support for the activity and have even expressed interest in partaking in the challenge themselves, Teipen said. “If anyone is interested in how to begin bike commuting or cycling in general, great resources include the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and your local bike shop,” he said. To find out more about the Bike to Work Challenge and to register, visit www.atlbiketowork.org.
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Teen patient designs Aflac Holiday Duck Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta chose 14-year-old’s design By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Aflac
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Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.” The 2013 Aflac Holiday Duck is dressed to hit the slopes this holiday season in the most fashionable Aflac ski gear with a green jacket, toboggan hat, goggles, skis and a pole. When squeezed, this festive “swoosher” quacks its familiar “Aflaaaaac.” It is on sale at more than 360 Macy’s department stores across the country and at aflacholidayduck.com. All net proceeds go to participating pediatric cancer hospitals in the region where the duck is purchased. The duck comes in both a 6-inch and 10-inch version. Since 2001, the Aflac Holiday Duck has raised more than $3 million for pediatric cancer research and treatment, which is part of the more than $83 million that Aflac has raised to fund cancer research since 1995. Each month, Aflac’s independent sales agents contribute more than $450,000 to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center in Atlanta from their commission checks to support childhood cancer research at the organization.
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Cambridge Bears take second in state By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MARIETTA, Ga. – The Cambridge Bears sixth-grade feeder football team made it to the state championships Nov. 23 before losing to Rome 16-36. For such a young team making it to the championship for the first time can only be described as a big deal. “It was a big deal for [the team],” said head coach John McHale. The Bears seemed to
rumble over their competition in the championship. They handily beat Harrison 36-6 and shut out Etowah 46-0. McEachern managed six points but still fell to Cambridge’s 18. The final was no different. At first. “We came out strong,” McHale said. “We marched right down the field and scored on the third play.” That rush quickly reversed when what should have been a touchdown a few plays later was stripped from the team
due to an illegal man on the field. “We should have been up 16-nothing,” McHale said. “That took the wind out of us.” Despite that, McHale said his boys played well. “The offensive line did fantastic as well as the entire defense, as much as they could,” he said. “At the end of the day, we had a pretty good season,” he said. “We were kind of unknown and a lot of people underestimated us.”
There are 46 boys on the team and 130 kids in the overall feeder program. Given how many students of Cambridge initially went to Milton schools, there is a rivalry between the two North Fulton regions. “Milton and Cambridge will be the biggest rivalry out there,” McHale said. “We all coached with each other, against each other.” Many of the players and coaches went through the Alpharetta Youth Football As-
sociation (AYFA) at North Park. Milton beat Cambridge in the regular season, and McHale said his team dedicated themselves to facing Milton again, this time in the championship. While the Bears did make the finals, Milton was knocked out a game earlier. Another game was not in the cards this season, but coming second in the state is something McHale can live with. “Next time, we’ll win the championship,” he said.
Chattahoochee volleyballer Player of Week for 2nd time SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Appalachian State’s Emily Corrigan, a 2012 Chattahoochee High School graduate, has been named the Southern Conference’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. Corrigan received her second Offensive Player of the Week honor after leading Appalachian State to a pair of wins over the Oct. 26-27 weekend. She paced the Mountaineers with 26 kills in a 3-2 defeat of Davidson Oct. 26. Posting just four errors on 60 attacks, she had a .367 hitting percentage. The next day, the sophomore scored 16 kills in a 3-0 sweep over Western Carolina. Corrigan finished the weekend averaging 5.25 kills per set, with 42 total kills on 99 total attacks and a .333 hitting percentage. Her first Offensive Player of
the Week recognition came Sept. 9 after the outside hitter led the Mountaineers with 53 kills in four matches, good enough for a team-high 3.79 kills per set. She also finished second on the team in digs per set, averaging 2.14 and totaling 30 digs in that week’s matches, while amassing a team-high 57.5 points. Corrigan led the team in kills in three of four matches that week, and notched a double-double in the team’s hard-fought match against Presbyterian with 20 kills and 16 digs. She had a season-high 20 kills against Presbyterian. Corrigan, a four-year varsity starter at Chattahoochee, was captain in 2010 and 2011. Corrigan, a four-year varsity starter at Chattahoochee, was captain in 2010 and 2011.
Emily Corrigan, a 2012 Chattahoochee grad, earned her second Southern Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honor for this season.
Fourth-grade Titans win North Metro League title
The fourth-grade Titans with their trophy for winning the North Metro Football League championship.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The fourth-grade Northview Titans recently won the 2013 North Metro Football League (NMFL) championship, beating out rival Johns Creek Gladiators, 20-0, in the playoff game. Players are Miller Anderson, Ryan Black, Griffin Caldwell, Daniel Cassidy, Luke Edmonds, Ryan Gravely, Patrick Hester, Rowan
Holcombe, Ean Longfellow, Patrick McCavitt, Cade Patterson, Nathan Peterson, Karl Ross, Ryan Scott, Andrew Shadburn, Jackson Stiltner, Christian White, Samuel Witt and Will Yensel. Coaches are head coach Brent Anderson, assistant coaches Pete Yensel, Andy White, Mike McCavitt and Matt Edmonds.
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Confessions of a curmudgeon’s stab at multitasking The North Fulton Curmudgeon here, once again preempting this space normally dedicated to that erstwhile executive editor who normally grumbles over these pages. I have come to realize that in this new “connected” age that there is much nostalgia for that old “unconnected” world we used to have. It is convenient, I admit, to have a phone strapped on at the hip like an Old West gunfighter, never missing a call or a text or a tweet. But what have we lost? There was a time I could get in my car and expect to be alone with my thoughts. It was a time of concentration on the events of the day, a chance to strategize. One might even just enjoy a quiet drive and notice the fall leaves turning or the dogwoods in bloom. Now that phone rules us all. You can pretend to not be in and let the phone ring. But with voicemail and texts on the phone, there is nowhere to hide. I used to love getting in the car because it meant
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no one could intrude on my thoughts. No one could call me away to put out another fire at work. Of course it put a lot of miles on the old Toyota, but it was worth it. But what is worse – nay criminal – is what all of this technology is doing to the English language. People today don’t remember them, but I can recall getting letters – those things with the stamps – that had more than just the gist of what was happening while someone had a few seconds waiting at red light. No, a letter was something tangible, tactile and often quite personal. A letter meant someone took a great deal of
time and thought to put words to paper. Even the handwriting was personal. A letter might be warm and friendly, telling of experiences recently shared and what was new. And they were special because they were altogether rare. It took time and thought to express oneself. And there was personality in the language. Some wrote as they spoke. You could tell who the author was by the tenor of their prose. Letters were often kept and reread to experience again that special mode of communication. Compare that to today’s emails. People today seem to thrill in brevity over completeness of thought. Most are curt to the point of rudeness, especially in the workplace. I went to a website for texting beginners. Here is the introduction: Our desktop messaging has migrated to our smartphones and tablets, and spelling and grammar have been slashed in favor of thumb-typing speed and ease. Hmm. Spelling and grammar slashed. Mr. Burnett, my old English teacher would be apoplectic. He used to give us grammar tests by having us
Human multitasking is the apparent performance by an individual of handling more than one task at the same time. diagram sentences from the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Real grammatical construction is a thing of beauty. In a generation or less, we won’t know a preposition from a participle. Even today, we sacrifice all for brevity. I have written essays, I have sweated out deadlines to write stories, I have labored over columns. But I have never blogged. Blogging must be the anti-matter of good writing. Very little attention is paid to exposition – that is asserting a thesis followed up by research and analysis. I am reassured by friends that there is quite good writing to be found at some blog sites, but given the examples I have found in my short sorties on the Web, I am not heartened to believe they are anything more than the exceptions to the rule.
Besides, blogging is such an ugly word (an amalgam of Web Log). Who would want to be known as a great blogger? I don’t text (unless at figurative gunpoint) and I certainly don’t tweet. (Isn’t someone who uses Twitter a twit?) Then there is the phenomenon they call multitasking. I like Wikipedia’s definition of it: Human multitasking is the apparent performance by an individual of handling more than one task at the same time. The key word is “apparent.” Most multitaskers are simply screwing up two things at the same time. Some of us, however, have mastered that 21st century art we call multitasking. It is perhaps the one 21st century communications skill that I have perfected with razorsharp edge. So I go now to do just that. I’m going to watch a football game and drink beer.
PREMATURE BIRTH AWARENESS MONTH »
Prenatal care: The best way to keep you and baby healthy Congratulations! You’re pregnant! You are beyond excited, but may feel nervous about what lies ahead. The next eight to nine months will go by fast, but there is a lot to do to get ready for baby. First, you need to take care of yourself and get good prenatal medical care in order for you and baby to stay healthy. Because babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong disabilities, premature births can take a high toll on families. The March of Dimes has declared November Premature Birth Awareness Month to shine a light on the issue. The National Institute of Health reports that women who don’t have prenatal care are seven times more likely to give birth prematurely, which can result in a child with lifelong health issues. So, as soon as you suspect you are pregnant, make an appointment with your health care provider for your first prenatal visit. You can receive prenatal care from an obstetrician, a certified nurse-midwife or a women’s health nurse
DR. SHEILA GARNICA Doctor of Obstetrics, Gynecology at North Fulton Hospital
practitioner. All work as a team to make sure both you and baby stay healthy. At your first prenatal visit, which is usually your longest, your provider will talk to you about your family health history and determine your due date. Your provider may discuss the importance of good nutrition and exercise during your pregnancy and prescribe a daily prenatal vitamin. Subsequent prenatal visits will include evaluations of your weight, blood pressure and urine. Other tests your provider may give you over the course of your pregnancy include ultrasound and screenings for group B streptococcus and gestational diabetes. Hispanic and African American women are more likely to develop gestational diabetes. Untreated or poorly controlled
gestational diabetes can leave you with too much insulin, which results in high blood glucose levels for your baby. For the mother, gestational diabetes often goes away once the baby is born, but having it during your pregnancy increases the likelihood that your baby will become obese and that both you and your baby will develop type 2 diabetes later in life. So your provider will be very vigilant in making sure your risk for gestational diabetes is minimized through screenings, nutritional counseling, diet and exercise. If your pregnancy is healthy, you will probably see your provider once a month until you are 28 weeks pregnant. From 28 to 36 weeks, your visits will be twice monthly. As you get closer to your due date, you will see your provider every week. It’s important to keep seeing your health care provider throughout your pregnancy, even if you are feeling fine. Regular prenatal care can help you and your baby stay healthy. And a happy, healthy pregnancy leads to a happy mom and a healthy baby.
OPINION Having the conversation about underage drinking – Where do I start? Submit your opinions to news@northfulton.com
Underage drinking has made the headlines recently. Today, underage drinking is running rampant across the nation. From high school parties to college campuses, youth under the age of 21 are drinking alcohol. Whether it is easier access, the feeling it is a rite of passage or peer pressure, the problem is taking its toll on our youth. On Mother’s Day 2009, our son was killed in an underage drunk driving crash. Adam was only 18. I had the conversation with Adam and his friends about not drinking and driving, and I assumed that not getting into a car with a drunk driver was understood. I should have been more direct. To this day, I replay how that conversation would go. And what pains me so deeply is that this is not what fatherhood was meant to be like. Instead of waking to the anticipation of another Mother’s Day gift of candy on Mom’s pillow and a big hug and kiss, we can only clutch at our memories of Adam. Moving from this devastation to action to prevent another loss, I volunteer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a community activist and staunch supporter. I speak at MADD events to help raise awareness about the risks of drug and alcohol use among youth. I believe through MADD’s activities and programs, parents and teens have the tools to begin the conversation about underage drinking. In Georgia, MADD’s Power of Parents program has reached thousands of families. MADD works with schools to promote Power of You(th), a teen-focused program. Through these initiatives, MADD is helping families understand that these conversations are instrumental in building healthy relationships and creating a partnership between parent and child and between friends. Recently MADD, along with other organizations, celebrated Red Ribbon Week to help raise awareness about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol un-
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JOHN STEPHENS Milton resident and community activist
I assumed that not getting into a car with a drunk driver was understood. I should have been more direct. der age 21. In connection with this observance, MADD announced three Georgia teens, based on applications showing their dedication to underage drinking prevention in their communities. This makes me so proud. Through my grief, I wrote a book, “Return to the Water,” and proceeds from sales go to support MADD. Jan Withers, national president of MADD, had this to say about the book: “This is a deeply honest
and touching story of a father’s deep love for his family. John’s primary dream was to create a family bond and be the father he felt was denied him. It is a reminder that even though we devote so much of ourselves into envisioning and planning our dreams, we cannot always protect ourselves and those we love from devastating tragedy. This poetic prose relays how a family can be shattered by the violence of drunk driving which killed his son, Adam. John gripped my heart as he took me on a journey of passionate family devotion.” I urge families to use everyday opportunities, like stories in this very newspaper, to start talking about the dangers of underage drinking. The life saved could be your child’s. For more information, please visit these websites: www.returntothewater.com www.madd.org. John Stephens is a poet, memoirist and businessman living in Milton, Ga. He is a community activist and supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. His gifts have helped to establish the Adam Stephens Night Out for Poetry at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Poetry @ TECH series.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR »
Live in America, play American rules I am from Canada. When I moved here, I didn’t set to change American customs and I didn’t expect Americans to change their behavior to cater to my own beliefs. I think that Indians and Chinese immigrants should do the same. If they are not happy to live next to an American
funeral home, they can easily resolve the problem by moving back to their native homeland. This being said, protesting against this business based on the fact that it will generate more disturbing traffic is legitimate. JACQUES LAHAIE Johns Creek
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DECEMBER EVENTS
choir under the direction of Maestro J. Wayne Baughman. The Joe Gransden Quartet will perform as JCSO’s special guests. Gransden is an exceptional trumpeter, big band specialist and jazz musician extraordinaire. A delicious champagne dessert reception immediately follows the concert: Tickets: $30/adults, $24/seniors (55 and up), $15/students at www.johnscreeksymphony. org or 678-748-5802. Information: email info@ johnscreeksymphony.org. Location: St. Benedict’s Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek Group rates available, all credit cards accepted.
Roswell celebrates 1850s holidays with historic tours “Heirloom Holiday” weekend brings history alive
JCSO performs Christmas gala, holiday pops concert JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra invites the public to start the holiday season off right by attending the JCSO’s eighth annual Christmas Gala and Holiday Pops Concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at St Benedict’s Church. Enjoy hearing many favorites, from “O Holy Night” to “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas,” performed by JCSO’s full orchestra and
Roswell Ramblers Senior Citizen Club. Free gift wrapping is available. Proceeds from the Gift Shop benefit the Roswell Ramblers Senior Citizen Club. For more information, please contact call 770641-3950. For more holiday events happening in Roswell, visit http://www.visitroswellga.com/ christmas.
Bulky Trash Amnesty Day for residents ROSWELL, Ga. – The Public Works Departments of Roswell and Milton, along with Keep Roswell Beautiful, are joining together to offer the residents in these areas a chance to clean out their garages, basements and attics and dispose of unwanted items at no charge. On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. - noon, residents in Roswell and Milton can bring items to the City of Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road. (Please note: This event is not held at the Roswell Recycling Center). Proof of residency will be required. Utility bills preferred. Roswell residents with the window decal do not need any other form of identification. This event has become very popular, so expect delays.
Pictured with the 12 Days of Christmas Heirloom Holiday Tree at the Roswell Visitors Center are Mandy Rhineheart and Dave Lyons. The Heirloom Holiday weekend is filled with events Dec. 7 and 8.
ROSWELL, Ga. -- The Roswell Community is coming together Dec. 7 for a Living History Weekend featuring a 1850s Heirloom Holidays tour of historic homes and buildings. Along the tour route there will be costumed characters from Roswell’s past, compliments of Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Guests are invited to listen to their conversations and even interact with them as if they were actually in the 1850s. Among the historic sites to be visited are the Southern Trilogy homes, Great Oaks, Roswell Presbyterian Church and homes in the Mill Village. The tour will take place on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket price includes admission to all the sites. The tour will be held rain or shine, and tickets are available at the Roswell Visitors Center, The Chandlery, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, Smith Plantation and the offices of the Roswell Historical Society. Ticket prices for the tour are $30 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The Teaching Museum has on display original antebellum photographs of children, a period-style decorated tree and children’s toys from this period of time, presented by the Roswell Historical Society. Children will also create an ornament reminiscent of the 1850s. Activities take place from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and are free of charge, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The public is encouraged to dress in period clothing for the events, with a costume contest from 2-3 p.m. A bonfire will blaze in the Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street that night, from 6-10 p.m. For more events taking place (some of them free of charge) during Roswell’s Living History Weekend, visit www.visitroswellga.com or call 770-6403253. Additional information is also available at www.roswellheirloomholidays.com.
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Alpharetta’s Tree Lighting ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s Downtown Historic District will light up at the 36th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6. The celebration will fill the downtown streets in with musical performances, Santa, snow, movies, food trucks, farmer’s market and more beginning at 5 p.m. The tree lighting will begin at 7 p.m. The following day, Dec. 7, winter fills the corner park with “Snow on the Square.” Beginning at 1 p.m., sip on a cup of hot chocolate or coffee while visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the gazebo. Bring your camera to capture family photos. Also shop at the Christmas Farmer’s Market that will be on the street from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lighting of Roswell’s Historic Town Square ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s annual lighting of its Historic Town Square will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. and includes performances by the Hillside Elementary Singers, River Eves Choir, Esther Jackson Chorus and the Roswell Ramblers Chorus followed by a special reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” with Mayor Jere Wood. Santa Claus also will be making a special visit to the Square from the North Pole. Pictures with Santa will be available at a nominal charge. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, complements of Starbucks. Once the Square is aglow, children 12 and under can hop on the holiday bus to the Roswell Adult Recreation Center to shop for gifts at Santa’s Secret Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is located at 830 Grimes Bridge Road and will be open on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 -9 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-4 p.m. (Santa will be visiting during this time). All the gifts at Santa’s Secret Gift Shop are priced affordably and some of the items are handmade by the
Founder’s Day Parade in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade is the highlight of a week of activities celebrating the City’s incorporation. The parade begins Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. on State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads. For more information visit www.johnscreekga. gov/community/events/foundersday.
MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS PRESENT »
‘Classy, Brassy Christmas’ concert in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – The Michael O’Neal Singers will have its holiday season opener when it performs its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Roswell United Methodist Church on Mimosa Boulevard. “It has become a tradition for many of you to begin your holiday season with our annual Christmas concert,” said Maestro Michael O’Neal. “This year, we will present ‘A Classy, Brassy Christmas.’ The concert will include many of our well known Christmas carols, a sing-along of popular Christmas favorites and a humorous look at the 12 days AFTER Christmas.” Featured in this concert will be special friends, the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet, returning for their fifth appearance with MOS.
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Healthy children still at risk for flu Flu shot highly recommended for children, parents By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com
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ATLANTA – Hundreds of healthy children die from the flu each year. While children with highrisk medical conditions including asthma and heart disease are more likely to contract the flu, those without any previous health problems are also susceptible, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). From October 2004 through September 2012, the study showed 830 children died from the flu. Of those children, 43 percent had no high-risk medical conditions. “It doesn’t matter whether there’s some underlying condition or not,” said Dr. James Fortenberry, pediatrician-inchief at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Healthy children are at risk too – it’s critical that everybody get the flu shot.” As a pediatric critical care doctor, Fortenberry treats children who have a mild case of the flu, as well as children who end up in the intensive care unit because the virus has become so severe. “The flu can take a variety of forms, and the reason we’re so concerned is because it can affect so many people, both children and adults. While it
simply causes a lot of discomfort for most patients, it can cause life-threatening complications for others,” he said. Fortenberry added the flu harms children less than 2 years of age because their immune response isn’t as well developed. “They’re more likely to have a severe form of the flu because unlike teenagers or adults, they haven’t been exposed to different years of the flu to help them build up an immunity to it,” he said. Which is why, Fortenberry said, the flu vaccine is recommended yearly for all children over the age of 6 months through adulthood. The exception is children with egg allergies because the vaccine contains eggs. But Fortenberry said even with the allergy, there are preparations that children and parents can take. And with the National Influenza Vaccination Week approaching, Dec. 8-14, Fortenberry said children are not the only ones who need to be getting their flu shot. “The No. 1 way to prevent the flu is getting your flu vaccine – and that’s not just the child. Parents need to take care of themselves too,” he said. In addition to the flu shot, Fortenberry said there are easy steps to prevent contracting the flu. “Always practice good hand washing because that will prevent the spread of the
virus,” he said. “It tends to spread hand to hand, or hand to mouth, so washing your hands and bringing a bottle of hand sanitizer around with you is key.” For parents, Fortenberry said if their child does catch the flu, the best thing to do is keep them at home. “They need to be at home resting so that they’re less likely to pass the virus on to someone else. Plenty of fluids, some chicken soup and mom’s TLC are the best way to handle the flu,” Fortenberry said. He added if the child starts to have difficulty breathing, if they’re vomiting and aren’t able to keep fluids down, then it’s probably time to go to the emergency room. But usually, Fortenberry said, the flu is a virus that gets better with time. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR MAXWELL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS S.R. 9 TO HEMBREE ROAD BID #14-013 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for MAXWELL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS-S.R. 9 TO HEMBREE ROAD including, but not limited to the fabrication, delivery and installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter, installation of a retaining wall, excavation/trenching, backfilling for utilities, landscaping and other related work to constructing sidewalk. The location of the work is along the eastern Right-of-Way of Maxwell Road from S. R. 9 to Hembree Road --- within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, November 21, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
Art Ramble connects artists in several communities Second annual North Georgia event Dec. 7, 8 By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Are you ready to Art Ramble? The second annual North Georgia Art Ramble is a free, self-guided, open studio tour of 44 studios and galleries situated in seven North Georgia counties; specifically in the towns of Cumming, Johns Creek, Duluth, Roswell, Dawsonville, Buford, Calhoun, Cartersville, Woodstock, Waleska, Canton, Ball Ground, Jasper and Marble Hill. The Art Ramble takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8.
Experience the creative processes of about 70 artists who open their studio doors to the public, demonstrate their unique techniques and talk about what inspires them. “Visitors can enjoy traveling through different towns to see all the exhibits; and moreover, meet with the artists themselves,” said Robin Miller, spokeswoman for Art Ramble. “It’s great to meet such creative people and learn about what inspires them to make the art that they make.” The North Georgia Art Ramble kicks off the weekend with a pre-Ramble party from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street in Canton. Participants will pick up a brochure and map, meet the Ramble artists, see a preview of the artworks and enjoy light refreshments.
Visit www.cherokeearts.org for more information, or visit www.ngaartramble.com to view all of the participating artists, the locations of their studios and download a brochure with a map of the Art Ramble. Email robin.elisabeth@ gmail.com or 404-543-8246 for more details.
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SPORTS
MOUNT PISGAH 15, HOLY INNOCENTS 7 »
Winchester, defense power Patriots into state semifinals against Aquinas By MIKE BLUM
news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Mount Pisgah Patriots moved one step closer to a shot at a state championship, defeating Holy Innocents 15-7 last Friday night, Nov. 29, in the quarterfinals of the state Class A private school playoffs. The Patriots will host Aquinas in the semifinals Friday night, with the two unbeaten teams competing for a spot in the state championship game at the Georgia Dome next Friday afternoon. Mount Pisgah is the No. 2 seed in the bracket, with Aquinas No. 3. Top-seeded Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy will host No. 4 Calvary Day of Savannah in Friday’s other semifinal game. After rolling to a 40-0 halftime lead the previous week in their playoff opener against Pacelli, the Patriots had a much tougher time in the second round against Holy Innocents, which was 4-0 against Mount Pisgah when the two teams were in the same region from 2008-11. The Bears scored first after Pisgah came up empty follow-
ing a long opening drive that reached the Holy Innocents’ 7. A 45-yard touchdown run put the Bears on top 7-0 before a 27-yard TD pass from Aaron Winchester to Ben Miller pulled the Patriots within 7-6. The Patriots were driving late in the second period when the Bears intercepted a Winchester pass, but Ian Ainsworth got the ball right back for Mount Pisgah with an interception on the next play. A 25-yard reception by Browning Dunn and a 15-yard penalty against the Bears put Mount Pisgah in position for a 23-yard touchdown pass from Winchester to Oz Dixon on the final play of the first half. Leading 12-7 at the half, the Patriots opened the third period with a 12-play drive that stalled at the Bears’ 2. Chris Clark kicked a 19-yard field goal for the game’s final points. The Pisgah defense held on the rest of the way, stopping several Holy Innocents scoring threats. A third down sack resulted in a huge loss and forced a punt after the Bears held the ball for 15 plays. Holy Innocents was driving for a poten-
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Ben Miller seen against Pacelli Nov. 22, scored a TD against Holy Innocents.
tial tying touchdown late in the game when Ainsworth’s second interception stopped the Bears and preserved Mount Pisgah’s win. Winchester had another big game, amassing 373 yards total offense. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 226 yards and two
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Pisgah to face Aquinas in semifinals JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Friday’s game will match two teams unaccustomed to playing this deep in the playoffs. Mount Pisgah played three seasons of football before joining the GHSA in 2006, and made its first playoff appearance last year, narrowly losing to top-ranked Athens Academy in the first round. The Patriots have gone unbeaten this season, their first under head coach Mike Forester, the team’s defensive coordinator last year. Aquinas is also playing under a first year head coach, 26-year-old James Leonard. Denny Leonard, James’ grandfather, was the first head coach at Aquinas, which opened in the 1950s after the two Catholic schools in Augusta merged. The Fighting Irish have a long but mostly unsuccessful history in football, making the playoffs for the first time in 1971 and then again the next year, but missing out on the postseason for the next 30 seasons. Led by current University of Georgia freshman running back Brendan Douglas, Aquinas reached the quarterfinals of the Class A playoffs in 2011, but was knocked out in the first round last year. Aquinas got an early challenge this season, winning against George Walton Academy in overtime. The team clinched the Region 7-A title with a 33-32 victory over First Presbyterian the last week of the regular season, and withstood a second-half comeback last week by Mount Paran Christian to win 35-32. Mount Pisgah defeated Mount Paran 28-24 late in the season, scoring two touchdowns in the final five minutes.
touchdowns, and rushed for 147 yards on 24 attempts. Dixon caught five passes for 77 yards and Miller added 78 yards on four receptions. Linebackers John O’Connor and Nicky Piccapietra had nine and eight tackles respectively for the Patriots, with linemen
Blake Smith and Shingi Chigwere adding five tackles each. Holy Innocents, which finished in a three-way tie for second in Region 5-A, finished the season 7-5. Mount Pisgah brings a 12-0 record into the semifinals, matching that of Aquinas.
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Titans ousted from playoffs by unbeaten team Talented Golden Hawks pull away in second half By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – When Blessed Trinity took the second-half
kickoff and drove for a touchdown to cut Washington County’s lead to 19-17, the Titans had hopes of pulling off an upset against the unbeaten, state-ranked Golden Hawks. The Titans battled to the end, but could not overcome the advantages in speed and athleticism on the part of Washington County, which pulled away for a 46-17 victory
last Friday night, Nov. 29, in the quarterfinals of the state Class AAA playoffs. Washington County will bring a 12-0 record into a semifinal meeting with Ringgold, while the Titans end the season 9-4 after making the deepest playoff run in school history. “I have never coached a group of kids who played
harder or overachieved more than this group,” Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin said after the game. McFarlin was head coach at Roswell for 10 years and led the Hornets to a share of the 2006 state championship. The Titans are 25-12 in three seasons under McFarlin, with four playoff victories. “We played a good ball
club,” the BT coach said of Washington County. “Other than up front, I can’t think of one place we weren’t outathleted.” Offensively, the Golden Hawks did most of their damage on the edges, but the threat of running back Melvin Hill to burst through the
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middle of the line, as well as beat the Titans to the corner, made it extremely difficult for the Titans to match up. Hill finished with 234 yards on 23 carries, including touchdown runs of 26, 24, 22, 19 and 43 yards. He broke runs inside using his speed, agility and balance, and also was able to turn the corner before the Titans could get to him. Quarterback A.J. Gray efficiently directed the Golden Hawks’ offense, completing 11 of 14 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, and rushing for 84 yards on 15 attempts and a
TD. Josh Burden had nine of the catches for 74 yards, most on short passes to the outside, with D.J. Sanders adding two receptions for 59 yards, one of which went 38 yards for a score. Sanders was a much greater factor on defense, intercepting four passes, all of them leading to Washington County touchdowns. After the Titans hit a 33yard pass from Conor Davis to Colin Bradley on their first play from scrimmage, Sanders set the tone for the game when he made a leaping, one-handed interception on the next play. The Golden Hawks went 69 yards in three plays to take the lead, but BT answered with a 44-yard field goal by Marc Nolan, set up by Kyle Evans’ 38-yard kickoff return. After forcing the Golden Hawks to punt for the only time in the game, the Titans drove 87 yards in 11 plays to take the lead. Milton Shelton carried seven times for 82 yards, including a 31-yarder to the Golden Hawks’ 26. On third-and-goal, Bradley went 13 yards on a reverse to put the Titans on top. Washington County scored twice in the last six minutes of the second quarter to take a 19-10 halftime lead, with two plays denying the Titans chances to match the Golden Hawks’ TD. A diving catch by Chris Siebert along the sideline in
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Washington County territory was ruled incomplete, and Shelton dropped a long pass from Davis that would have gotten the Titans close to the Hawks’ goal line. Shelton had a terrific game running the ball, gaining 146 yards on 19 carries. But the Titans were unable to establish their aerial attack, with Davis completing just six of 23 passes for 70 yards with three interceptions. The Washington County defensive backs played tight man-to-man coverage on BT’s receivers, and the Hawks’ aggressive pass rush forced Davis to hurry many of his throws. A 22-yard run by Shelton and two Davis completions to tight end Logan Craighead for 20 yards keyed the Titans’ scoring drive to start the second half. Carter McManes went the final yard for the touchdown. But Gray answered with a 26-yard run to start a Washington County drive, and scored from the 10 after a deft fake to Hill on the zone read option. The Washington County defense and Hill took over after that, with the Hawks scoring three touchdowns in less than six minutes to break the game open. After graduating 17 starters among a large senior class from the playoff teams of 2011 and ‘12, McFarlin was uncertain what to expect from this senior class. “That was a talented class, and this group was always stuck behind them. But once we took the lid off and they had a chance to shine, they did a beautiful job. “This was a blue collar team,” he said. “They came to work every day.” The Titans will return a strong nucleus for next year, led by sophomores Davis and Shelton on offense and standout Pat Jasinski on defense. Among the key losses on offense are Bradley and tailback Chad Manthey, who rushed for over 1,000 yards filling in for Shelton. The Titans also lose two-way standouts Austin Werkheiser (OL/DL) and Zach Mitchler (OL/LB), defensive starters Evans, McManes and Ryan Mediate, and Nolan, the latest in a line of excellent BT kickers.
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Clearwater Christian College CLEARWATER, Fla. – Amani Morcos of Alpharetta was a member of the 2013 Cougar women’s soccer team at Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Fla., who took second place in the 2013 NCCAA Division II national championship on Nov. 16. The Cougars entered the tournament seeded No. 2 in the nation and moved in the championship game after defeating Cairn University of Philadelphia, Pa., 4-0 and Maranatha Baptist Bible College of Watertown, Wis., 3-0. They secured the second place berth after losing a close match with Bob Jones University of Greenville, S.C. Morcos is a graduate of Fellowship Christian School and the daughter of Sami and Lori Morcos. She is pursuing a degree in elementary education from Clearwater Christian College.
University of the Sciences PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Sarah Kraus, a doctor of pharmacy student from Suwanee, has been named to the summer 2013 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the summer semester of 2013.
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Nev. – University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Stephanie Thelen of Milton recently earned Mountain West Volleyball Player of the Week recognition for the second time in her college career. Thelen, a senior setter, attends UNLV on a volleyball scholarship. “Stephanie has been playing well all season after she returned to the setter position,” said Rebel volleyball coach Cindy Fredrick. “She has worked on her all-around game; improving her defense and serving while also being an offensive threat in the front row. This is a well-deserved honor as Stephanie has been a tremendous team player throughout her years as a Rebel.”
Young Harris College YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College freshman theater major Hannah Valleroy of Johns Creek recently performed in Theatre Young Harris’s production of prolific playwright Israel Horovitz’s “Lebensraum.” Valleroy is a graduate of Alpha Omega Academy and the daughter of John and Patricia Valleroy of Johns Creek.
Cornell University ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell University announced that Andrew Bond of Johns Creek and Savannah Grace of Roswell graduated from Cornell’s prestigious Summer College program this summer.
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Clemson University CLEMSON, S.C. – The following local residents have enrolled at Clemson University for the fall semester. Alpharetta: Kaylyn Parks Bidwell, Joshua Connor Buhay, Madeline A. Butzer, Clayton Cash Cheek, Ashley C. Gentry, Melanie J. Magazine, Alexander William Marshall, Peter A. Mcninch, Justin Gregory Mihalik, William Alexander Moir, Brooke Kristen Snyder, Sydney Nicole Welch and Margaret A. Wharton. Cumming/Suwanee: Emily A. Sparkman, Clare M. Kelley and Sloan Kathryn Shanahan. Johns Creek/Duluth: Cooper A. Burdick, James E. Cusick, Jacob T. Erickson, Megan I. Froats, Sourish T. Ray, Allison Nicole Tanzy and Taylor Marie Walton. Milton: Erin E. Balmes, Charlotte Lane Colt, Michael J. Kucia and Charles Taylor Stickels.
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Wichita State University WICHITA, Kan. – Riddhi Karambelkar of Alpharetta has graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering after the summer 2013 term.
Trevecca Nazarene University NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chauncey Arner, a junior commercial music major from Cumming, was named to the Trevecca Nazarene University spring 2013 Dean’s List. Persons on this list achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester.
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Southeast Missouri State University CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Sandeep Kumar Vangala of Alpharetta was among 127 graduate students receiving degrees following the summer 2013 session at Southeast Missouri State University. Vangala graduated with a master’s degree in technology management.
Bob Jones University GREENVILLE, S.C. – Kyle Turner of Alpharetta has been named to the Bob Jones University Bruins men’s intercollegiate basketball team. Turner, a sophomore majoring in business administration, is a forward for the Bruins men’s team.
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