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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Nearly 20 emergency personnel were needed Sept. 5 to take down a Vicarage Court man believed to be on drugs.

Police received an emergency call at 7:22 p.m. from a woman who reported that her 17-year-old son, who allegedly has a history of drug use, was possibly under the influence of drugs. She fled the house in fear of her safety.

She took police to the house where they began hearing someone screaming. The

reporting officer noted the screams sounded more of anger than distress.

The house doors were locked, so police went around back to the deck where they were looking in the rear door.

They saw the caller’s son standing naked and bloody in the family room screaming, “I will find my center, I have the power.”

Another man was seated, and his face was reportedly bleeding profusely.

Police knocked on the rear

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►► Ryan Patrick McDaniel, 22,

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DUI arrests ►► Hans Peter Robert Miller,

40, of Rock Mill Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 16 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, improper U-turn, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and no license. ►► Justin Kyle Bell, 27, of Mount Shasta Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 31 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Nicalos Danielli Ray, 33, of Canton was arrested Aug. 30 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and no license. ►► Thomas Eugene Merritt, 45, of Easley, S.C., was arrested Aug. 30 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Melesa Kresse, 43, of Duluth was arrested July 24 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and seatbelt violation.

of Duluth was arrested Aug. 23 on Ga. 120 in Alpharetta for DUI and driving through the gore. ►► Jordan Lane Matthews, 22, of Canton was arrested Aug. 22 on Crabapple Road in Milton for DUI. ►► Patrick J. Swanson, 42, of Dunwoody was arrested Aug. 23 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ravi Dattagupta, 26, of Alpharetta was arrested Aug. 29 on New Providence Road in Milton for DUI and duty upon striking a fixed object.

Drug arrests ►► Ariel Lashone Wilson,

19, of Summerwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Park Bridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Halston Clay Chambers, 23, of Summerwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Park Bridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Anthony Dwayne Brown Jr., 21, of Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug.

door, at which point the son ran to the door, flung it open and allegedly tried to fight the police officers.

The officers each deployed their Tasers with little effect, as the man continued to fight with them. A stun stick was then used, also with no effect.

While one officer fought with the suspect, the other began hitting him in the legs and arms with his baton, again, with little effect.

When a third officer arrived, police were able to handcuff the man, however he still resisted with a large amount of strength.

More police, fire crews and EMTs arrived to help and, as

the reporting officer notes, the suspect “was struggling against 10 officers and was still able to deliver kicks, buck officers off of him and almost gain his footing.”

Police finally were able to put him in leg shackles. The report notes it eventually took nearly 20 people to subdue the man.

He was strapped to a stretcher and taken to North Fulton Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. The other man was sent to Emory Johns Creek Hospital and treated.

The suspect was charged with felony obstructions of police.

21 on Park Bridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Garrett William Culley, 18, of Clairborne Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 30 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Tajjuddin Nadir Higgins, 21, of Carriage Trace, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 31 on Carriage Trace in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Sharon Amiri-Firoozkouhi, 19, of Planters Ridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 17 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Quincy Demario Johnson, 25, of Snellville was arrested Aug. 27 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, no license and headlight violation. ►► Lilbert Lancie Gregory, 19, of Romulus, Mich., was arrested Aug. 14 on Cogburn Ridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. ►► Gregory Dennis Tanner, 18, of Webb Bridge Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 14 on Cogburn Ridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of

marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. ►► Spencer Lee Gregory, 26, of Sonata Lane, Milton, was arrested Aug. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Trevor James Cheeks, 23, of Norcross was arrested Aug. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance, suspended license and possession of drug-related items. ►► Mitsi Rhiane Sarlin, 36, of Milton was arrested Aug. 26 on Providence Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related items and possession of a schedule III controlled substance. ►► Jackson Lee Fleckenstein, 32, of Milton was arrested Aug. 26 on Providence Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Taneisha S. Raines, 31, of Milton was arrested Aug. 26 on Providence Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.

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Trap is set, crook caught JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Brooksbridge Court man was arrested Aug. 28 after he was allegedly caught in a trap stealing money.

The victims told police that over the past few weeks, the family has noticed money missing throughout the house.

Cash from purses, the children’s rooms and money left on counters all went missing. They became so concerned that the family installed a camera in the home and set a trap. The victims put a $1 bill in cash on the kitchen counter and left the home. When they returned, the money was gone. They checked the video and saw their neighbor, Christopher David Weaver, 28, of Brooksbridge Court, Johns Creek, allegedly walk into the home and take the money.

When police confronted Weaver, he allegedly admitted to the theft. He was arrested for burglary.

Jewels, lawn item taken from home MILTON, Ga. – Jewelry worth $500 and a $600 leaf blower were reported stolen Sept. 4 from a Bethany Bend home.

The victim told police she returned home from work that day to find all the

doors in the home opened and rooms ransacked. A side door and window were pried open. Missing were a silver necklace valued at $500 and a new leaf blower, valued at $600.

$4K in jewels taken from home MILTON, Ga. – Nearly $4,000 in jewelry was reported taken from a Hickory Mill Lane home Aug. 14. The victims told police they had their carpets cleaned that day. The cleaning company was based out of Marietta. The next day, the victim was getting ready for work when she noticed three pieces of jewelry missing from her jewelry box – an amethyst necklace, a pearl necklace and a gold ring. The three pieces of jewelry combined are worth just under $4,000.

Man caught DUI with kids in car ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta man was arrested Sept. 1 on Ga. 400 for DUI with three young children in the car.

Police noticed the car driven by Ashok Kumar Kapoor, 47, of Atlanta, driving southbound on Ga. 400 at 10:46 p.m. It was allegedly speeding at 81 mph in a 65 mph zone. Police pulled over the vehicle and tested Kapoor for inebriation. He allegedly smelled of alcohol. Field sobriety tests confirmed he had been drinking above the legal limit.

In the rear of the car were his three children, ages 11, 13 and 15. Kapoor was charged with driving under the influence, endangering children, speeding and failure to update information on a license.

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what currently dead ends at North Springs, and what MARTA is leaning toward expanding clear up to Windward Parkway with several new stations.

One of the largest criticisms from council was, if MARTA were in fact to expand, the one place it would make sense would be at Old Milton Parkway, next to Avalon and the future Gwinnett Tech campus.

However, plans from MARTA do not call for such a station.

Instead, heavy rail stations are suggested for Northridge Road, Holcomb Bridge Road, Mansell Road, North Point Mall and Windward Parkway. A bus station may be placed at Old Milton Parkway.

Despite the fact that MARTA’s area of study encompasses much of the northern suburbs, because it intends to track Ga. 400, Alpharetta will see the most impact, with most of the stations proposed within its borders.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Traffic gridlock is a way of life in North Fulton, especially along Ga. 400 during rush hour. To help mitigate that, MARTA is seeking to expand public transportation, especially rail service, up to Windward Parkway.

MARTA is in the midst of planning what to do north of the North Springs station in Sandy Springs. Representatives came before the Alpharetta City Council Sept. 21 to give an update on the study and to gain feedback.

And the council had plenty of feedback.

“Alpharetta residents have no interest in heavy rail,” said Councilmember Michael Cross bluntly. His sentiment was echoed by his peers on council.

MARTA is weighing three types of expanded service north of the river, along the Ga. 400 corridor – bus rapid transit, light rail and heavy rail. Heavy rail is similar to

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Man arrested after making threats

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — A Forsyth County man was arrested for making terroristic threats aimed at “shooting up a school with a long rifle.”

Joseph “Joe” John Medved, 51, of Cumming, was arrested without incident at his home by the U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

On Sept. 11, at a medical facility in Roswell, he said he was going to shoot up a school.

Someone heard him say this and reported it authorities, said Deputy Doug Rainwater, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office.

Medved allegedly made the threats he was going to shoot up his old high school in Gwinnett County while at a methadone clinic, reported WSB-TV. The same day, he attempted to purchase a gun at a pawn shop in Forsyth County.

The 24-hour background check wait prevented him from obtaining the rifle on the Sept.

11, Rainwater said.

Medved went back to the pawn shop on the morning of Sept. 12, where he was able to buy a shotgun once his back-

ground check was cleared.

A few minutes later, the sheriff’s office started receiving reports of Medved shooting the shotgun in the MEDVED woods near Goldmine Road at his home in north Forsyth County east of downtown Cumming.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was able to get a warrant in for felony terroristic threats and acts for the comments he made on Sept.

11.

This was a collective effort by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, The U.S. Marshal’s Service and the U.S. Joint Terrorism Task Force.

After searching Medved’s home, authorities found two aerosol cans with nuts and bolts taped up with a tube coming from each end. That item was secured by bomb squad units searching his home on Sept. 12.

His son told a WSB-TV reporter that this is being “blown out of proportion.”

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office kept school officials updated on the events taking

place, Rainwater said. At no time were threats made against a Forsyth County school, however since the man lives in Forsyth County, school safety department, school administrative staff and school resource officers were made aware of the alleged threat.

Forsyth County schools were not put on lockdown for this situation, a county school spokeswoman said.

Medved was granted a $50K bond Sept. 13. His next scheduled appearance is Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Fulton County Justice Center Complex.

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Local paints horrific picture of Syrian refugees Women, children victims

By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. –There have been an estimated 100,000 causalities due to the Syrian uprising that started in 2011.

Mercer University student Lena Hamvas recently spent time in the war-torn part of the world and came back with plenty of stories to tell.

Majoring in global health, specifically with refugee relief,

Hamvas is a community activist in the local north metro communities and also volunteers at the Ed Isakson YMCA in Alpharetta.

Hamvas, a Marietta, Ga., resident of Syrian descent, had the opportunity to visit Jordan in May through the SyrianAmerican Medical Society, where 20 percent of Syrians refugees are taking shelter in overcrowded border refugee camps. The other 80 percent are living on the streets of Jordan.

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Hamvas said recently. “I couldn’t believe this was happening to the country who made me who I am.”

Hamvas recalled childhood memories with her family in Syria and the hospitability she indulged in throughout her visits. She continues to participate in the traditions she learned during her visits to Syria as well. Moreover, Hamvas said that poverty and turmoil were not significant during that period of her life.

Syria’s civil war began with protests against President Bashar-Al Assad’s regime and

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Peabody College of Education Christine Carol Lipscomb Gerwien, daughter of Torsten and Paula Gerwien of Alpharetta, graduated Cum Laude from the Peabody College of Education in Special Education and Cognitive Studies. She is currently working as a Special Education teacher for Margaret Allen Middle School in Nashville, Tennessee.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Adam Joseph Wieschhaus, Johns Creek, earned a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in April.

Georgia Tech The following students made the Dean’s List for spring

semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology: Albert Abedi; Bayan Ahmad; Rohan Verma; Patrick Whitney; Chelsea Ashworth; Debayan Bhaumik; Catherine Bullock; Blake Carson; Elizabeth Deaver; Adam Debruler; Puja Dullabh; Daniel Furman; Dylan Garrett; Ajay Gupta; Sabrina Haque; Daryl Halima; Katherine Horton; Dustin Hsu; Juliet Jacobson; Lauren Jarrett; William Kearney; Namrata Kolla; Kimberly Laughlin; Brian Lee; Lauren Levinson; Nima Madani; Deron Mai; Arian Mizani; Aroon Narayanan; Christopher Norris; Brian O’Saben; Luke Mastrangelo; Navid Pourshiravi; Alexander Raabe; Stefan Rizzo; Allison Rohal; Sanchari Roy; Nicholas Russell; Kaleigh Sawyer; Anupama Sekar; Mary Shinners; Christopher Stubel; Tanya Su; Ellesse Wilten of Alpharetta, Ga. Sara Allen; Sergio Beresuita; Clarence Chang; William Coons; Mitchell Couper; Shinjini Das; Alex Eplan; Kurtis Eveleigh Patricia Ford; Brittney George; Kaylee Goss; Ansley

Historical Society hosts ‘Alpharetta Pickers’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Historical Society’s Sept. 19 program, beginning at 7 p.m., will be another edition of the Alpharetta Pickers.

Led by Norm and Martine Broadwell, the Alpharetta Pickers program is an antiques show-and-tell by AHS members.

The Alpharetta Historical Society’s members are asked to bring to the meeting a favorite history item from their home collection. It can be old, unique, strange and even unknown to other people.

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the opportunity to show and then tell the group why it is a favorite item along with information about the history or the stories associated with the item.

If it is a strange or unusual item, the attendees will be asked to guess what it is. This evening at the Mansell House will be exciting, fun, informative and filled with genuine history.

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northfulton.com | Revue & News | September 19, 2013 | 7 The following students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2013 at the Georgia Institute of Technology: Kelly Albano; Carolyn Hanley of Milton, Ga. Michael Gilkenson; Erin McPherson; Seongyu Jung; David Zisek; Azeem Feroz; Rachel Puechner; Andres Barrenechea; Emily Davidson; Andrew Loo; Holly Richer; Haley Ruff; Mark Sennett; Sheena Shahangian; Carey Susina; Megan Sweeney of Alpharetta, Ga. Ethan Everett; Akash Patil; Diego Carvallo; Monique Chang; Andrew Chupp; Susan Fischer; Katherine Olsen; William Padget; Seth

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Fulton to get security upgrades this year Video monitoring, check-in procedures to track visitor movements in schools

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With the spotlight focused on school safety following several high profile events, officials with the Fulton County School System continue their efforts to make schools as safe as possible for the more than 100,000 students and staff who pass through its doors each day.

September is National Preparedness Month, but safety efforts are a year-round priority, say officials.

“The Fulton County School System considers safety a part of its everyday operations,” said Samantha Evans, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “[We want to] make sure that students, parents and staff know of the district’s preventive measures to keep them safe as well as what to do in an

emergency.”

Over the past several years, beginning with the Columbine shooting in Colorado and especially in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy and the Decatur school intruder incident, Fulton Schools has been increasing its overall security measures.

In 2001, the Fulton County School System was the first system in the state to have its school safety plan approved by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). The focus on school safety was enhanced six years ago with the

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hiring of Mark Muma as the director of safety and security for Fulton Schools. Muma was previously the school safety coordinator for GEMA. A number of enhancements to school access and safety have been implemented in the past several years, primarily on the accountability of people who are in the schools during the school days.

Long gone are the days when a wave and a nod would get you past the front desk to drop off forgotten items and cupcakes to your child’s classroom.

Schools now require all visitors to sign in, state where they will be and for what purpose, and be badged whenever they are in the building.

Over the past three years, the screening of volunteers was upgraded, with all overnight chaperones requiring background checks, and those who work directly with students required to fill out a volunteer form and take a training session prior to working in a school. Last year, the state legislature passed a law that added school volunteers to the list of “mandatory reporters” of suspected child abuse.

Beginning this year, Muma said schools will install a visitor identification system so volunteers can sign in prior

to going to their destination within the school.

“At the kiosk, a person will scan their driver’s license and that will allow them to register into the system to make sure they have completed the [required] training,” said Muma.

Over the next few months, the Fulton School Board will also consider a recommendation to install a front door access control system in schools. Visitors will identify themselves through a video and audio system prior to being allowed into the school.

Muma said a few schools in the system already have a “buzzer system” when allowing visitors into their schools, but the recommendation before the board is to have this system installed in all schools by the end of the school year.

“Especially after the Sandy Hook incident, schools really looked at [best practices] and having some type of buzzer system in place,” said Muma. “There are a few systems – Fayette and Cobb – which have moved into having a video monitor system in place. We are looking to implement it system-wide in Fulton.”

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RUMC Preschool consignment sale September 13, 14 ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten will have its semi-annual children’s consignment sale Friday, Sept.

13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The sale will be held in the fellowship hall of RUMC at 814 Mimosa Boulevard in historic Roswell and will benefit the church’s preschool and kindergarten.

Donated items will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation.

There will be three overflowing rooms with more than

200 consignors and great prices on gently worn fall and winter children’s clothing and accessories (newborn to size 14), as well as maternity clothing, baby equipment, nursery décor, play sets, books, videos, DVDs, toys and much more.

Strollers are not allowed on Friday morning, and many of the items are half price on Saturday.

All consignors must preregister, even those who have consigned before.

Click on www.rumc.com/ rumck to register, to consign or to volunteer.

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King’s Ridge using ‘all school’ approach for student safety

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – With news of school lockdowns and armed shooters on campus becoming more prevalent, officials at King’s Ridge Christian School are taking preemptive action when it comes to the safety of their students.

Recently, the school implemented a program to involve their entire school community in training for actions they hope will never have to be used in real life.

“After the Sandy Hook incident, we made the commitment to look even further at everything that could be done to make the environment as safe as possible for our students,” said Lowrie McCown, associate headmaster at King’s Ridge.

School staff members were back from summer break only a few days before they started training for a standard response protocol system that can be used for a variety of classroom situations.

Last week, more than 400 King’s Ridge parents met for a campus security meeting to learn more about the school safety plans and the role they would play when students are

involved in a number of security scenarios.

“The system was adopted from a security plan called ‘I love u guys,’ named after the text message sent by Emily Keyes to her parents as she was held hostage [and subsequently] killed by a gunman at [Columbine High School] in 2006,” explained McCown.

The protocol involves a wide gamut of response protocol, ranging from the familiar – fire or tornado drills – to a lockdown if there is a threat inside the building or a campus evacuation with a reunification plan for families and students.

“Our facilities were designed with security as a priority with closed circuit cameras and buzzer-accessed doorways,” said McCown. “[We’ve also] added security software to screen photo IDs with background checks for all campus visitors, limit access to campus traffic and a number of other initiatives.”

School staff also attended security clinics where they networked with city of Milton emergency response officials and partnered with them to create an emergency response plan for the campus. If something happened at the school, law enforcement officials would

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Big smiles, new master bath for room makeover winner Recently widowed Alpharetta mom to get $20,000 ‘spa-like’ bathroom

By KELLY BROOKS kelly@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Mom of three Terri Wylie grinned and held back tears as interior design guru Allison Havill Todd recounted the mantra of Wylie’s late husband, Kevin: “Give a smile, get a smile.”

Wylie, the winner of this year’s Designing Dreams charitable room makeover, also appeared to live by that mantra during the nonprofit’s annual reception Sept. 12 at RBM of Atlanta - North on McFarland Parkway.

Wylie graciously hugged friends and family, and chatted and laughed with many of the approximately 75 guests throughout the evening. Attendants milled through the Mercedes-Benz showroom, bidding on silent auction items and donning light-up plastic neon smiley face rings as a tribute to Kevin. Laury Beesley, president and founder of support group Widows GPS, nominated Wylie for the room makeover.

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just a ray of sunshine,” Beesley said. “I get goose bumps every time I’m around her. She’s a trooper, but she’s in pain and I want to be there for her.”

Terri Wylie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis around 2008. Kevin Wylie, a stay-athome-dad and an active, wellliked area volunteer, became Terri’s caretaker while she was bedridden with the disease.

Kevin died in October 2012.

“A lot of people knew what he did in the community,” Wylie said. “He’s in heaven

Designing Dreams founder Allison Havill Todd, left, shows off her smiley face ring as she gives a thumbs-up with room makeover winner Terri Wylie. Guests wore the rings at the nonprofit’s annual reception as a tribute to Wylie’s cheerful late husband, Kevin. smiling right now.”

Terri said she was amazed when she found out she’d won the makeover.

“I don’t win things,” Wylie said.

But Wylie’s 17-year-old daughter, Erin, a senior at Milton High School, said her mom earned it.

“She takes care of us,” Erin said. “She deserves to have

something nice.”

Todd, the president of Cumming, Ga.-based Allison Havill Todd Interiors, started the nonprofit Designing Dreams to provide comfort and healing to an individual or family in an emotional or physical crisis. Her vision for Wylie’s new master bathroom entails a “peaceful, calming,

spa-like” space with good storage. She also hopes funds will allow for a walk-in tub, and maybe even a new master bedroom. The makeover should be completed in early November.

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Girl Scout Troop 347 receives Bronze Award ROSWELL, Ga. – Girl Scout Troop 347 received their Bronze Award, the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve, on May 16 through their work with the Foster Care Support Foundation in Roswell. Foster Care Support Foundation is a community charity serving more than 3,000 foster kids and families annually across Georgia.

The troop organized neighborhood and school collection drives, collecting baby dolls and more than 100 pairs of shoes.

The troop also volunteered at the foster care center on Saturdays to play with the younger kids while their foster parents “shopped” for everyday necessities.

The girls worked with the foster kids, leading them in crafts, games and even rocking a few babies. The troop wants to encourage others to volunteer or donate to Foster Care Support Foundation.

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First Lady Sandra Deal speaks to Roswell Women’s Club Check presented to the CDA

By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – First Lady of Georgia, Sandra Deal, was the guest of honor at the Roswell Women’s Club kickoff luncheon held at the Child Development Association (CDA) on Sept. 11.

She praised the Roswell Women’s Club and the CDA on their continuing efforts to support literacy in Georgia and also addressed her “Read Across Georgia” initiative.

“I realized that if we were going to make a difference in Georgia and in the economy, then we needed to start at the beginning and work with the little ones,” said Deal.

She said that most importantly, parents must be taught how to properly care for their children. She stressed how imperative it is that parents know how infants need to sleep, that

they take their children to get immunizations and that they read to their children.

“We want to help them to develop their minds and become creative,” Deal added.

Following her message, the Roswell Women’s Club presented a $2,000 check to Donna Smythe, executive director of the CDA. “You have taken us so far,” Smythe said of the Roswell Women’s Club. “You have helped us professionalize our staff, you have raised morale and you have opened a window to an ambition relating to children and their destiny.”

The CDA, at 89 Grove Way in Roswell, offers affordable early learning programs and childcare for preschool children of low-income working families.

“Our mission is to prepare economically disadvantaged children for success in school and the Roswell Women’s Club has been an integral part in our success – we are very grateful,” Smythe said.

The CDA recently received the National Association for the

Education of Young Children (NAEYC) re-accreditation.

Smythe said this is the highest form of accreditation a preschool can have.

Deal said seeing the children is what she enjoys most.

During the meeting, children at the CDA were brought out to show members of the club their singing and dancing skills. Deal and club President Julian Tomesh joined in the excitement.

“You have to lose all your inhibitions when you’re with them,” Deal said afterward.

“But it’s so much fun.”

First Lady Sandra Deal, holding check at right, presents a charitable award to Executive Director of the Child Development Association Donna Smythe, holding check on the left.

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Krispy Kreme finds new home Roswell store opens on Mansell Rd.

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s iconic Krispy Kreme doughnut shop, at the corner of Ga. 9 and Oak Street, has moved to its new location just up the road – to the corner of Mansell Road and Ga. 9.

Opening Sept. 10, the store held giveaways and prizes throughout the morning to the more than 250 people who lined up outside for the midnight opening.

Members of the City Council and the Roswell Business Alliance turned out in the morning to officially re-welcome the business to Roswell.

“We’re glad to be in this location,” said John Hirt, director of operations for Krispy Kreme. “The other [location] was getting older. This location opened up, and we took the opportunity to make it happen.”

A larger footprint with brand-new equipment, the new location employs about 65 people – nearly 40 more than the original location. The Oak Street store will close.

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“This city has always supported us,” Hirt said. “We want to continue the partnership with them.”

The doughnut company expects to open two new branches in the metro Atlanta area this year.

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Every quarter, Harry’s holds a charity day, where a portion of their sales goes to a needy group.

This time, the group was a combination of local bicycle groups such as Bike Alpharetta and the city through its greenway initiative.

“Harry’s Whole Foods’ mission is health,” said Mike Perry, Alpharetta’s director of parks and recreation. “With the greenway, that’s our mission.”

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – FrontDoor Communities broke ground Sept. 18 on its 158-acre south Forsyth County venture, where the company will develop its first Georgia project – a $178 million community called Traditions with 420 homes.

FrontDoor is a comparatively new development company, but it was started by two partners who are exexecutives with John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods – Partner/Chief Executive Officer Terry Russell and Partner/President Mike Langella, who have a combined experience of nearly 60 years in the real estate development business.

FrontDoor has previously built large residential communities in Mount Pleasant and Charleston, S.C., and in Orlando and Naples, Fla. The largest land acquisition for a residential community in metro Atlanta in seven years, Traditions will be a gated community at Ga. 9 and Castleberry Road comprised of 420 homes priced in the $300,000s to $500,000s range.

“A lot of developments say they are ‘a community fit for today’s active lifestyle.’ The reason this one really means it is because we have 13 parks in the plan. Some are more passive and some more active, but there is plenty of unique gathering spaces where you throw a baseball or kick a soccer ball,” Russell said.

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Traditions, a 420-home project in South Forsyth, will be the first Atlanta development by FrontDoor Communities. community.”

FrontDoor is a design-centric company, by which Russell means he continues the success he had at Wieland Homes with careful attention to how the neighborhood not only fits in and of itself, but in the Forsyth community as a whole.

“We’re not going to be building big boxes,” he said. “We’ll be building homes with a little more aesthetic appeal and more attention to the historical architecture and what we believe will be a better streetscape.”

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chael Phillips said FrontDoor develops its communities with an architectural eye to regional standards. It’s part of FrontDoor’s “Go Local” approach that matches the style of the homes to the area.

“In other words, we don’t use the same plan in six states,” Phillips said.

“In Florida, we built Mediterraneanstyle homes; in Charleston, it was Low Country. The Traditions will feature Craftsman-style homes. We reference the past with an eye to the future.”

Phillips said that also means local craftsmen for those all-important fin-

ishings – local glassblowers to make the doorknobs and local metal workers to make the door knockers.

“Wherever possible, we like to use local artisans, materials and architecture so that the community will be a fit to its surroundings,” he said.

Wakefield Beasley and Associates will be the architects on the project.

The builders will be the Providence Group.

Asked why FrontDoor chose this South Forsyth property for their first metro project, Phillips was quick to give an answer.

“Location,” he said. “I know that is the stock answer in real estate. But it’s true. Traditions is only 1.7 miles from Ga. 400 and convenient to McFarland Road. It is the closest in project in South Forsyth to city conveniences, and the property has simply fantastic topography.

“The superb shopping and entertainment complex, the Collection, is convenient to the property as well,” he said.

An adjacent parcel will be developed into a 184,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center anchored by a grocery store.

Russell said his company made the right choice for Traditions.

“Forsyth County is one of the most sought-after and fastest-growing residential submarkets in the area,” Russell said. “We couldn’t have chosen a more ideal location for our entry into the metro Atlanta market.”

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Roswell mom creates multipurpose baby cover ‘PunkinWrap’ allows for easier mobility

By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Laura Gravett, mother of two daughters in Roswell, recently developed a multifunctional baby wrap that she calls the “PunkinWrap.”

The idea came to Gravett while vacationing in Chicago with her 4-month-old daughter, Brynn, and her husband. Gravett said they were enjoying a riverboat ride when she realized Brynn’s limbs were becoming overheated.

“All I had with me was the nursing cover, so I used that to cover her limbs,” Gravett said.

“It was perfect because it allowed air to flow underneath her so that she wouldn’t get too hot.”

She added that it then occurred to her that she could take the nursing cover and actually remove the strap and leave the cover on the baby, making it multipurpose. Gravett said she hit the drawing board as soon as she got home and got to work bringing her newly found idea to fruition. She said her main goal was to be able to put one piece in a diaper bag to avoid

carrying around six different components.

“It allows you to carry a diaper bag that doesn’t weigh 20 pounds because it serves many different functions – it can be used as a nursing cover, a car seat cover, a front carrier cover, a stroller blanket and works as a sunshade,” Gravett said.

Gravett added that she made a point to make her product extremely mobile. She said it can be clipped onto anything and that she has yet to come across a brand with which the PunkinWrap wouldn’t function.

There are three fabrics available on the website, and Gravett said she hopes to expand the line and offer six to eight fabrics each season.

She eventually wants to offer a cool weather and a warm weather version of the PunkinWrap, as well as a waterproof version.

Additionally, Gravett said the PunkinWrap can be a great gift idea.

“It can be given to someone even when you’re not sure if they’re going to be nursing because it serves the function of nursing, but also does so many other things,” she said.

The PunkinWrap can be purchased in the Atlanta area at New Baby Products, 2200 Cheshire Bridge Road, or the Ant Farm located at 408 S. Atlanta St. in Roswell. The product can also be purchased at www.punkinwrap.com.

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Will it be harder to sell Top challenges for small business owners your home in 2014?

It may be a little early to be asking this question. It’s still only the third quarter of 2013.

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More equity Before 2015, another 8.3 million homeowners across the country will hit positive equity.

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Builders back in the game The big national track-home builders and developers have jumped back into the real estate game in our area with both feet over the past 12 months.

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Additionally, some of the small, local builders, who had been hurt by the recession are beginning to line up financing and build individual homes on the lots they can still find, although those lots are becoming very scarce.

Nationally, we are on track to have payroll employment reach pre-recession levels sometime mid-2014.

As long as employment continues to improve, the unemployment rate in our area has been better than average, we’ll have a large enough pool of buyers to consume this additional inventory.

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No. 4 challenge is retaining the top talent they currently have.

Because of the “fist fight” over a smaller employee pool, long-term employees are abandoning ship for more money and a better job.

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REAL ESTATE »

Meet the ‘grand’ Keller Williams team CUMMING, Ga. — The Kabo Team, a grandmother and granddaughter team affiliated with Keller Williams, has formed.

Linda Kabo and Christina Kabo — the Kabo Team — cover areas from Dunwoody to Dawsonville, and everywhere in-between.

Together, they provide 30 years of knowledge along with social media expertise.

They are members of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors and can be reached at 678-578-2700 or email lkabo@ kw.com or ckabo@kw.com.

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Urgent Care by North Fulton opens in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Urgent Care by North Fulton Hospital has opened a new facility to provide a comprehensive range of urgent care services.

The facility is open every day with evening and weekend hours. No appointment is necessary. The facility is located at 5655 Atlanta Hwy., Suite A in Alpharetta. Their business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open most holidays. Call 770343-6364 or visit www.urgentcare-nfh.com for more information.

HEALTH »

CryoMist opens cryosauna in Johns Creek

Dr. Jigar Patel, emergency medicine physician at North Fulton Hospital, has been appointed Rural/ Metro Ambulance medical director of the Georgia Division.

Rural/Metro Ambulance names new medical director ROSWELL, Ga. – Rural/Metro Ambulance has announced that Dr. Jigar B. Patel, emergency medicine physician at North Fulton Hospital, has also been appointed as its medical director of the Georgia Division.

Following medical school at the University of Alabama Birmingham, Patel completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Hospital. Patel has been an emergency medicine physician at North Fulton Hospital and a physician with Apollo MD since 2007.

“The challenge of providing great care to the wide variety of patients and conditions that I see has become my passion,” said Patel. “I look forward to strengthening the bond between North Fulton Hospital and the EMS providers at Rural/Metro Ambulance so that patients will receive great care both in the field and in the hospital.”

In his new role, Patel will be providing guidance and assistance for the first responders at Rural/ Metro Ambulance in both north and south Fulton County.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — CryoMist, offering holistic cryotherapy, is now open in Johns Creek.

Located at 11720 Medlock Bridge Road, CryoMist offers cryotherapy to the public through individual treatments, which are completed in as little as three minutes.

Patients stand in a cryosauna, which uses liquid nitrogen to rapidly lower the body’s temperature.

During the body’s exposure to extreme cold, the circulatory and nervous system are stimulated resulting in cell rejuvenation, said co-owner Brad Barnett.

A one-time use is about $75, and packages can lower the cost to $45.

All ages are welcome.

CryoMist is open daily Monday through Saturday and by appointment on Sunday. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online, but walk-ins are also welcomed.

Owners Barnett and Glen Hammer plan to open several more locations throughout the Atlanta area.

“We are opening several locations in Florida next week,” Barnett said.

For more information, call 855-622-5432 or visit www.cryomist.net.

Alpharetta dentist receives Dentistry Fellowship Award ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced that Dr. Bradley R. Hepler, of Alpharetta, received the association’s Fellowship Award during the AGD 2013 annual meeting, held from June 27 to June 30 in Nashville, Tenn.

The AGD Fellowship Award is presented to dentists who seek to hePLer provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. To accomplish this goal, Hepler, who runs the Mansell

Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@northfulton.com Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, completed 500 hours of continuing dental education in a variety of disciplines and passed a rigorous, comprehensive exam.

“He has distinguished himself professionally among his peers and is a role model for both fellow dentists and community members of Alpharetta,” said AGD President Linda J. Edgar.

Hepler is a member of many other professional and community organizations.

Visit www.manselldentistry.com for more information on Hepler.

ANNOUNCEMENTS »

North Fulton CID elects new board member NORTH FULTON, Ga. – At their Sept. 3 board meeting, the North Fulton Community Improvement District elected Tim Perry to its board of directors.

Perry, of North American Properties, has been involved in North Fulton since 2003 and has 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. perry “The CID has had a tremendous impact on North Fulton, making it a more valuable and vibrant place for residents, businesses and visitors alike,” said Perry. “The CID board works diligently to ensure the right projects are identified and completed, and I look forward to joining this group of leaders and becoming a part of the process.”

For more information on the North Fulton Community Improvement District, contact Kristin Rome at 678-397-0570, or visit www.NorthFultonCID.com.

RESTAURANT »

Hurricane Grill and Wings to open in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Hurricane Grill and Wings will be opening up their first Georgia location at Medlock Crossing in Johns Creek Sept. 23.

The island-inspired restaurant, 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, introduces residents to its awardwinning jumbo wings with over 30 sauces and rubs.

Hurricane Grill and Wings is inviting the community to get a taste of their mouthwatering and appetizing flavorful wings with an island twist, while enjoying the casual, tropical and fun atmosphere.

The menu starts with savory appetizers and follows with over 30 flavors of juicy, never-frozen wings, 100 percent half-pound Angus-beef burgers and a wide assortment of other entrée options.

Special handcrafted legendary cocktails such as the Hurricane Bumby and the Volcano Mojito are also favorites to sip along with the bold and flavorful dishes.

Call 678-279-5505 or visit www.hurricanewings. com for more information.

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“PETER RABBIT”

Performed by the Thistle Theatre of Seattle, this classic, based on Beatrix Potter’s tales, follows Peter as he ventures into Mr. McGregor’s garden for some carrots when he loses his jacket. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up.

Show times vary Sept.

11-22. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.

EVENTS » MIRANDA LAMBERT AND DIERKS BENTLEY

The two country stars come to Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood. Lambert has won a multitude of awards and released three platinum albums, and Bentley has been recognized by the Country Music Association.

7 p.m. Sept. 19. 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta.

Please call 404-627-9704.

MUSIC MIDTOWN

Music Midtown returns to Piedmont Park with more than 30 bands on three stages for two days. Friday’s lineup includes Cake, Drivin N’ Cryin, Jane’s Addiction, Journey, North Mississippi Allstars, Phoenix, the Mowgli’s and 2 Chainz.

Saturday includes Arctic Monkeys, Capital Cities, Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar, Mona, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Reignwolf, Tegan and Sara, the Black Lips, the Neighbourhood, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Weezer, and ZZ Ward. Noon Sept.

20-21. 400 Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 1-800-745-3000 or visit musicmidtown.com.

THEATRE » “WINNIE THE POOH” AT DANCING GOAT THEATRE

Winnie the Pooh is Christopher Robin’s fat little bear of very little brain, who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat “a little something.” However, he finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal

BOOK SIGNING AND ART EXHIBIT BY LOCAL AUTHOR PATRICIA GAGNE

A book signing and discussion of local author Patricia Gagne's work “The Heroic Self,” a book filled with ideas, imagery and poetry that reminds us of our ability to heal our lives from within. The event will also feature 14 of Patricia's canvasses recently on exhibit at the Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in Chelsea, New York City. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Sept. 19. Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek.

Please call 770-360-8897 or visit afpls.org.

JAPANFEST

JapanFest is an annual celebration of Japanese culture. It features taiko drum concerts, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, kimonos, calligraphy, children's games, bonsai trees, contemporary and traditional music, a Japanese food and beer garden, and cultural workshops including a tea ceremony. JapanFest is organized by the JapanAmerica Society of Georgia and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Gwinnett Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.

Please call 404-842-0736 or visit japanfest.org.

COMEDIAN JEANNE ROBERSTON

The former Miss North Carolina uses observations about life around her to captivate and entertain her audience. Robertson will bring her family-friendly

comedic routine to the Cobb Energy Centre’s stage. 8 p.m. Sept. 21. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.

Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.

JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP FEATURING JAMES E. GREEN

The Johns Creek Poetry Group welcomes poet James E. Green as its featured speaker at the NE/Spruill Oaks Library. A resident of Statesboro, Ga., and County Clare, Ireland, his poetry has appeared in literary magazines in England, Ireland and the U.S. Come out for a lively open mic, thoughtful presentations, helpful workshops and gentle critique. 10 a.m. – noon Sept. 21. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-360-8820 or visit afpls.org.

11TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAR AND BIKE SHOW 11th Annual United Way Car and Bike show at the GM Georgia Innovation Center. Trophies awarded for cars, trucks and bikes.

Live music and children’s activities. 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21. 2010 Warsaw Road, Roswell. Please call 404-828-7385 or visit carshow.unitedwayatlanta. net.

EUROPEAN MARKET ON MILTON

The European Market is a two-day European-style shopping experience unlike any other. Shop the eclectic gathering of merchandise including art, handcrafted jewelry, vintage furnishings and décor, women and children’s fashion, garden what-nots and gourmet edibles. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sept. 21-22. 20 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 404-226-0351 or visit europeanmarketonmilton. com.

54TH ANNUAL AAUW BOOKFAIR

Shop for 75,000 gently used books in more than 50 categories, all at bargain prices. Hosted by the American Association of University Women. Book fair proceeds fund scholarships for women attending local educational institutions.

10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sept. 2329. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Dunwoody.

Please call 404-261-7646 or visit bookfairaauw.org.

EIGHTH ANNUAL JAMMING FOR LIFE HEALTH FAIR Zion Missionary Baptist church will sponsor its eighth annual Jamming for Life Health Fair.

The event offers free

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screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, hearing and HIV testing. Participants can also register for free mammograms. There will also be demonstrations of healthy living, with sessions focusing on safe workout programs and healthy cooking. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sept. 28. 888 Zion Circle, Roswell. Please call 770993-8587 or visit zionmbc. org.

PRIMITIVE SKILLS THRIVE IN THE WILD

From ancient methods of living from the land, to modern hybrid woodsmen, take part in a day all about surviving and thriving in the wild. Learn how to create a shelter, make tools, start a fire, cook food, and recognize beneficial trees and plants. Noon - 5 p.m.

Sept. 29. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

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Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit, with his countless relations.

Pooh’s intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. Shows are 11 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and 3 p.m. Sept.

8, 15, 22 and 29. 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please visit performingartsnorth.org.

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“STOMP” AT THE FOX THEATRE

Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with beats at “STOMP,” the invigorating show that blends dance, music and theatrical performances together into one electrifying rhythm.

8 p.m. Sept. 26. 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 855285-8499 or visit foxtheatre.org.

JOHN MAYER AND PHILLIP PHILLIPS

John Mayer and Phillip Phillips, winner of the 11th American Idol season, will be performing at Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27. 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. Please call 404-627-9704.

THE DREAM MILE 5K/10K RUN/WALK

The 15th year with the Dream Mile 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk in Atlanta and second consecutive year in Johns Creek. Proceeds go toward educational costs and immunizations for underprivileged children.

Complimentary T-shirt, food and water for all registrants.

7 - 10 a.m. Sept. 21. 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek.

Please call 404-941-0589 or visit thedreammile.org.

THE COLOR RUN

The Color Run 5K paint race is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family. Don’t forget to wear white! 9 a.m. Sept. 28.

Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 North Highway 41, Hampton. Please visit thecolorrun.com.

SANDY SPRINGS FESTIVAL

SEVENTH ANNUAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

A fundraising golf tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia.

Northminster Presbyterian Church is sponsoring this event to raise money to continue to provide Habitat for Humanity with the resources needed to build quality homes for deserving families. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 24.

Rivermont Country Club, 3130 Rivermont Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 770-998-1482 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www. northminster-atl.org/ habitatgolf" northminsteratl.org/habitatgolf.

The 28th Annual Sandy Springs Festival returns to the heart of the city, offering two days of fine art, live music, cultural performances, races, food and more. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sept.

21-22. Heritage Green, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs.

Please call 404-851-9111 or visit sandyspringsfestival.com.

AUTHOR CASSANDRA KING

Join bestselling author Cassandra King as she speaks about her newest book, “Moonrise.” 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26. Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-360-8820 or visit afpls.org.

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Steely Dan wows at Verizon Amphitheater Classic band keeps it ‘mellow’

By JEFF STARSHIP news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On a breezy summer night Sept. 7 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Steely Dan parked its convertible long enough “to play hot and heavy” (in the words of guitarist Walter Becker) for their devoted, if somewhat aged, fans. Even those who never had 8 tracks in their homes or cars enjoyed the rock show that opened with the seven songs from the band’s 1977 album “Aja.” Though some of the vocal high notes belonged to a few decades past, their passion and musicianship carried the evening.

A fantastic, four-man horn section along with killer drums, jazzy piano, rippin’ guitars and the smooth background vocals and percussion of “The Borderline Brats” accompanied Donald Fagan and Becker for a great and memorable performance.

I told someone the next day at church that the audi-

ence was engaged, but mellow – hardly a standing listener or dancer all evening. My friend’s response: “Well that’s no surprise. Steely Dan was mellow 40 years ago.”

True. Mellow, but moving.

Laid back, but with appreciation as drums, horns and guitar solos were shredded before our very eyes. Thank God for music born before the age of video! As Fagan led us through the evening with their classics, feet bounced, hands tapped on knees, smiles lit up faces and there was a lot of lip-syncing going on under the steelspanned, open-air arena.

Knowing that “the weekend at the college (still) didn’t turn out like you planned” and that they would close the evening by asking “are you reeling in the years,” the crowd was sent away with a surprising take-home gift – an encore of “Kid Charlemagne” that my 16-year-old repeated on the way home and into the next day. He wore his concert T-shirt to his suburban high school on Monday fetching only one comment. Sad. “Dad, they just don’t know,” he said, very much in-theknow.

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The band played their classic hit “Kid Charlemagne” as their encore. down to Ecstasy.” Thankfully, I still have “Aja” and “Can’t Buy a Thrill” on vinyl that I purchased in college. A few years ago, my other son picked up “Pretzel Logic” at an Alpharetta yard sale and I have it framed and hanging on my wall next to “Boston” and “Sgt. Pepper.”

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Classic rock band Steely Dan performed Sept. 7 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. nyl, call me. I’ll pay $25 for it; maybe $40 if it’s on an 8 track.

Ringo mastered the drums, Neil Young the harmonica, Billy Preston the organ and Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust played guitar. Thanks to the Mood Swings tour that rolled into town last week, a bunch of us

in the ATL can say without a doubt that Steely Dan has indeed “learned to work the saxophone.”

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Pastor Emilio and Shelia Ramos PSALM 149:6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two edge sword in their hand;

Everyone is invited to come and fellowship with us as we prepare to celebrate the start of New Beginnings and New Growth. Guest speakers will be the Rev. Juan J. Ramos of Voorhees, NJ and from Erwin, NC. Pastors Mustafa and Lubelia Mannsur will be on hand to usher in the Spirit of praise and worship.

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Trainer Jourdan Cox, left, and football player Cameron Whiteman, right, both had their heads shaved for Rachael Buckner, along with about 20 other players.

Roswell Hornets shave heads to support local girl

By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Football players at Roswell High School shaved their heads at the Aug. 24 pep rally to support a Roswell North fourth-grader named Rachael Buckner who is undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia and opted to shave her head.

Rachael, a huge hornet fan

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who loves Roswell High School football games, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) a month ago, and since then, the community has come together to help her and her family in their time of need.

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Continued from Page 22 she could watch as the football players stepped up to have their heads shaved by cancer survivor and hairstylist Leigh Maier as well as Melanie Kessinger.

One football player in particular, Cameron Whiteman, who is known for his blond dreadlocks, had them shaved off to show his support. The support wasn’t just limited to the players, however, as team trainer Jourdan Cox decided to have her long hair shaved off.

Each player also spoke words of encouragement to Rachael such as “be strong” or “I’m playing for you.”

“The boys offered such wonderful words,” said Janelle Selembo, a Roswell mother. “It was such a powerful and emotional experience. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the place. I was

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really moved.”

Carrie Kelly, Roswell High School corporate liaison, said she felt blessed to witness the event.

“Watching these boys and girl shave their heads and send messages of encouragement to a little girl they did not know but felt such compassion for – it was truly amazing to be a part of such selfless acts of unconditional love,” she said.

Many were present at the “One Roswell” themed pep rally. Football fans, players, cheerleaders, band members and JROTC cadets all came out to kick off the 2013 football season.

“One Community, One School, One Tradition” is the meaning behind the theme, and Selembo said it embodies how much of a tight-knit family the community of Roswell is. “‘One Roswell’ is a good start, but words do not come close to what we in Roswell have learned to just call home,” Kelly said.

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Eagles remain unbeaten with big win over Knights Centennial falls 0-3 for season

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With Milton holding a comfortable halftime lead over Centennial last Friday night, Sept. 13, the biggest question for the Eagles was whether their offense could outscore the defense and special teams.

The offense prevailed 2824, scoring on the first play of the fourth quarter to finish off a 52-10 victory over the Knights. The victory improved Milton’s record to 3-0, while Centennial fell to 0-3.

The Eagles scored four touchdowns on offense, three on drives of 80, 91 and 75 yards. The Milton defense accounted for two TDs, with kick return ace Chad Toliver responsible for two scores, one coming on a 45-yard field goal

by Jordan Genovese.

Toliver, who has returned almost every kickoff he’s handled this season across midfield, sped 97 yards for a touchdown after the Knights drove to a field goal on the game’s first series.

Following a pair of scores by the Milton offense, standout linebacker Quarte Sapp returned a fumble 45 yards to make it 28-10 with 3:30 to play in the first half.

The Knights, who drove for scores on two of their first three possessions, had reached the Milton 35 with a chance to

cut into the Eagles’ 21-10 lead.

But Milton defenders tackled Centennial backs for losses on the next three plays, stripping the ball from quarterback Matthew Harries on thirdand-long. Sapp picked up the football in stride and raced into the end zone for the score that broke the game open.

Milton went 91 yards in six plays to start the second half, with Treyvon Paulk breaking loose for 47 yards and the touchdown. Paulk finished with 136 yards on 20 carries.

The Eagles’ defense scored its next touchdown seconds later, recovering a Centennial fumble in the end zone after the Knights started from inside their 2 due to a mishandled kickoff. Marty Horan fell on the loose ball for the Eagles.

A 37-yard punt return by Toliver set up the Genovese field goal to make it 45-10.

A 13-yard pass from Austin McLeod to Micco Brisker capped a 9-play, 75-yard drive to close out the scoring.

It was McLeod’s second TD pass of the game and Brisker’s second score.

McLeod tossed a 29-yard strike to Zach Spiezio on thirdand-26 to make it 14-3. A 10-yard run by Brisker capped the 90-yard drive to put the Eagles on top 21-10 midway through the second period.

Milton converted twice on fourth down to keep the march going. McLeod was extremely effective operating the Milton offense, completing nine of 10 passes for 131 yards. An interception on a long pass attempt

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Following a Centennial field goal, Milton’s Chad Toliver [3], with excellent blocking help, returns the kickoff 97 yards to give the Eagles their first touchdown in a 52-10 victory. in the waning seconds of the first half was his only misfire.

Milton finished with 321 yards of offense, rushing for 190 of that total.

Centennial gained 300 yards and had 19 first downs to Milton’s 18, but the Milton defense clamped down after some early success by the

Knights. Toliver was largely responsible for keeping all-state Centennial receiver Christian Robinson in check. Robinson had seven receptions for 72 yards, with just one catch for three yards after halftime.

Linemen Horan and Michael Collins, linebacker Charlie Fault and cornerback Lucas

Nedza led the Milton defensive effort along with Sapp and Toliver.

The Knights drove to a field goal on their first series and overcame penalties to gain 98 yards on a touchdown drive to close within 14-10, before the Eagles took complete control of the game.

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Milton looking to continue win streak against Roswell

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The RoswellMilton rivalry is one of the oldest and most spirited in the state, but during a 25-year stretch from 1983 to 2007, the rivalry was totally one-sided.

Roswell won 22 of 24 games against Milton during that span, including 14 in a row between 1983 and ’95. But after a 7-game losing streak to the Hornets from 2001 to ’07, Milton has won three of the last five, including each of the last two years.

The Eagles qualified for the playoffs each of the three recent seasons they defeated the Hornets, and are looking to continue that trend. Milton plays at Roswell Friday night in the Region 5-AAAAAA opener for both teams, with the Eagles coming into the game

undefeated.

After a narrow 31-24 victory in their season opener against Alpharetta, the Eagles have defeated Johns Creek and Centennial the last two weeks by a combined score of 108-23.

Roswell is 2-1 with wins over Centennial and Johns Creek by more modest margins, with the Hornets looking to rebound after going 3-17 the last two seasons.

“Roswell is a rival, but we have so many rivals,” Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro says.

“Alpharetta is a pretty big rival for us.

“The most important thing is that it’s a region game and we want to get off to a good start in the region.”

Despite heavy graduation losses, the Eagles have played well in all facets of the game thus far this season. As expected, tailback Treyvon Paulk

has led the Milton offense, rushing for more than 450 yards and seven touchdowns in the Eagles’ three victories, But Paulk has received plenty of help from quarterback Austin McLeod, running back Mikko Brisker, an inexperienced but improving offensive line and speedster Chad Toliver, who has been a major threat returning kicks and made a number of big plays as an outside rushing threat and receiver coming out of the backfield.

The Milton defense, led by linebacker Quarte Sapp, will be challenged by a Roswell offense that scored a combined 80 points in the Hornets’ two victories, but struggled after a fast start in a loss to Lambert.

Roswell will be the first team the Eagles have faced that sports a productive rushing attack, with the Hornets

The most important thing is that it’s a region game and we want to get off to a good start in the region.”

Howie DeCristofaro Milton Football Coach

also capable of throwing the ball effectively, although that was not the case for most of the game against Lambert.

Thanks to Toliver, kicker Jordan Genovese and punter Matt Moskowitz, who was in Roswell’s football program before being re-districted into Milton’s attendance zone, the Eagles have “the best special teams we’ve had since I’ve been here,” DeCristofaro says.

“All three facets of our kicking game have a chance to be successful.”

Although the Milton coach believes his team has plenty of room to improve, he admits he “did not expect” the Eagles to get off to such a successful start.

“I did not think that we had the ability to score the way we have. I’m really happy with where we’re at.”

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Hornets take 8 turnovers result in Raiders’ defeat down Gladiators SCOREBOARD Open region play against Milton

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell rushed and passed for over 200 yards each for the second time in three games, rolling to a 41-24 victory at home last Friday night, Sept. 13, against Johns Creek.

The Hornets (2-1) led 34-3 in the third period, scoring three touchdowns in that quarter to break open a game that was 13-3 at the half. Roswell rushed for 210 yards, led by Mechane Slade, who carried 17 times for 110 yards and scored two touchdowns. Slade capped an opening 84-yard drive for the Hornets with a 15-yard run, and scored again in the second period following a 74yard drive. Roswell turned the ball near the Gladiators’ goal line late in the half to keep the score at 13-3.

A 9-yard pass from Matt Cory to Colin McCauley made it 20-3 early in the third period,

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of the six are in Alpharetta.

However, you’ve had so many community meetings but none have been in Alpharetta.”

He and other members of the council suggested Alpharetta residents were not in favor of heavy rail and the density that would be required to support it.

Instead, it was suggested to increase bus service first and gauge the impact.

Janide Sidifall, senior project manager with MARTA, said she expects 23,700 daily riders if the rail system is expanded to Windward, at a cost of at least $1.6 billion to build, with annual maintenance costs of $19 million. However, she said MARTA was not sold on any one plan and would look at all alternatives to increase service in North Fulton.

“The consensus is people want something along the Ga. 400 corridor,” Sidifall said. “We’re trying to find the right mix.”

A public meeting will be 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Alpharetta City Hall. The public will be able to see the suggested plans from MARTA and give feedback.

and James Whitaker connected with Kendrick Jackson on a 29yard scoring pass one play after Shakur Jackson, Kendrick’s brother, intercepted a pass.

Kendrick Jackson rushed for a touchdown later in the period, with Sheldon Evans’ 15-yard run wrapping up Roswell’s scoring after the Gladiators had closed within 34-17.

Cory and Whitaker combined to complete 17 of 25 passes for 225 yards.

Kevin Nalecz accounted for all three touchdowns for the Gladiators (0-3), passing for 33 yards to Kyle Varnell and scoring on two short runs. Nalecz completed 10 of 13 passes for 187 yards and rushed for 41 yards, with Varnell gaining 144 yards on six receptions. Both teams play their region openers this Friday, Sept. 20. Roswell hosts rival Milton in a 5-AAAAAA game, while Johns Creek is at Centennial in 6-AAAAAA. “This is a rivalry game and a region game and it’s important on both accounts,” Roswell coach John Ford said of Milton. “This game sets you up for the playoffs.”

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Despite turning the ball over eight times against a team that played in state championship games each of the last two years, the Alpharetta Raiders were within a late two-point conversion of knocking off Lovejoy.

The Wildcats (2-1) escaped with a 24-23 victory when the Raiders (1-2) scored in the final 30 seconds but failed to convert the two-point try.

“We had the guy we wanted to throw the ball to open in the back of the end zone, but we threw to the wrong receiver,” Alpharetta coach Jason Dukes said. “We played an extremely sloppy game.

I firmly believe if we did not turn it over eight times, we would have won going away.”

Alpharetta quarterback Vito Priore, making his first start after passing for 321 yards and four touchdowns coming off the bench the previous week, threw for 400 yards and a score against Lovejoy. But he also was intercepted three times, twice in the end zone, with the Wildcats returning one of them 100 yards for a touchdown.

The Raiders also lost five fumbles, all in Lovejoy terri-

tory, as they were unable to capitalize on their success throwing the football. James Marbaugh and Andre Harton had big games receiving for Alpharetta, with running back Lem Cobbs catching a 29-yard touchdown pass from Priore.

Elijah Burnette scored on two short runs in the second half for the Raiders, who shut the Wildcats out in the final two periods.

The Raiders have not allowed a point in the second half this season.

“The defense played out of their minds in the second half,” Dukes said. “It’s difficult for me not to be pleased with the way they played.”

The Raiders play their Region 6-AAAAAA opener Friday night at West Forsyth. The winner of this game has won the region each of the last two seasons, with the Wolverines outscoring the Raiders 63-42 in 2012. The Wolverines are 2-1 against a strong schedule, and again sport a dangerous offense despite losing their primary weapons from last season. Defensively, West Forsyth has yielded 108 points in three games, with the Raiders looking for a big night on

Last week’s results • Milton 52, Centennial 10 • Roswell 41, Johns Creek 24 • Lovejoy 24, Alpharetta 23 • Chattahoochee 37, Douglas Co. 26 • Northview 16, Lambert 12 • South Forsyth 38, Cambridge 28 • Fellowship 38, Oglethorpe Co. 9 • Mt. Pisgah 17, Our Lady of Mercy 16 • Pace Academy 39, King’s Ridge 6 • St. Francis 27, Whitefield Academy 16 This week’s games • Milton at Roswell • Johns Creek at Centennial • Alpharetta at West Forsyth • North Forsyth at Chattahoochee • Northview at Pope • Cambridge at Osborne • White County at Blessed Trinity • Fellowship at Christian Heritage • King’s Ridge at Darlington • Hebron Christian at St. Francis

offense if they can limit their turnovers.

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FCS snatches third win over Oglethorpe LEXINGTON, Ga. – The Fellowship Christian Paladins rolled to their third straight victory last Friday, defeating Oglethorpe County 38-9 on the Patriots’ home field. Fellowship Christian quarterback Hunter Bryant passed for 202 yards and three touchdowns, giving him 449 yards in three games with seven TD passes. He connected with Alex Edmonds for

35 yards, Jack Wise for 5 yards and Dalton Depew for 63 yards.

Chris Cookston added a 65yard scoring run for the Paladins, with Austin Bell going 5 yards for the final score.

James Wilson, Clay Hostetter and Jeremy Wilson keyed the defensive effort for the Paladins, who have outscored their three opponents 128-37.

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MILTON, Ga. – The high schools of Milton have established the tradition of students remembering the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks through their own efforts.

Student-led memorials and ceremonies were held in the morning of Sept. 11 at the two schools. Both lined their lawns with flags dedicated to the dead, a tradition started at Milton High and passed on to its newer sister school, Cambridge.

“When you see the flags, it’s overwhelming,” said Caroline Willis, a junior at Cambridge and organizer of this year’s event. She, her friends and other fellow students were out for several hours on the afternoon of Sept. 10 placing the small American flags into the ground.

They were helped by members of the Milton Fire Department. “[The victims] were not numbers,” Willis said. “Each flag is a person, and each person had a story behind them.”

At Milton High School, Savannah Bailey inherited the school’s program from her older brother, Zach, and has seen it continue to grow.

“It takes about two weeks to organize it,” Bailey said. The school’s choir group as well as Milton Police and Fire officials took part in the small ceremony held Sept. 11 before school. A bugler played “Taps” while the onlookers watched from the steps of the school building.

Bailey said she was 3 years old in 2001 and has no memory of the attacks. That does not stop her from honoring those killed on that day.

“It’s very important we remember,” Bailey said. “We need to understand what people went through.”

For Milton Principal Cliff Jones, it is important that students continue to lead Milton’s ceremony.

“It’s extremely important for the public to know not only that these students understand their role in preserving history, but are also energetic in taking on that responsibility,” Jones said.

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Cambridge High School students planted flags in the school’s lawn to commemorate the Sept. 11 attacks.

Lt. Gen. Glenn Spears was commander of Andrews Air Force Base, near Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001. He spoke of his experiences on that day 12 years ago. He was responsible for the president while he was in the air.

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track the movement of visitors both at the school and a central location for heightened security.

Currently, the tracking is done locally through a variety of methods; however Muma looks to have them all using the same integrated system.

“All doors will be locked, and [front office staff] will see

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Both the access control system and identification system are being funded through the 1 cent Special Purpose Location Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), which has been in place in Fulton Schools since 1999.

Fulton County Schools also is increasing its use of SchoolMessenger, a mass noti-

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Parents can text ‘YES’ to 88544 to opt-in for emergency text alerts.

“Every school incident that happens [around the country] provides an opportunity for lessons to be learned so that we continually make improvements to our school security systems,” said Muma.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, October 7, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-13-11 JSB Homes Consideration of a variance to the required lot frontage in order to permit a flag lot with easement access. The property is located at 12550 Hopewell Road and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1125, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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Continued from Page 6 of reprimanding the women for being part of the opposing side during the initial uprising, she said. After the torture ended, soldiers paralyzed Alma’s spine (while she was pregnant with her fifth child) and sent her back to her husband and children. Disgusted after hearing of Alma’s rape and involvement

with the Free Syrian Army (FSA), her husband resolved to re-marry and take the children away from her.

“Alma said the worst part of it all was when the men would say ‘you’ve had your share, it’s my turn now,’ as if she was a piece of meat. A tear rolled down her face as she repeated that sentence,” Hamvas said.

Women are not the only victims of war, however. Hamvas also met with a 12-year-old boy who somehow managed to

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Many of the refugees in the conflict are children and women. Hamvas said she has made it her life’s purpose to bring education to these refugees and raise awareness about the conflict.

She is in the process of starting up a school in Jordan for the Syrian youth.

“Education is the only way to prevent the ‘lost generation,’” she said. “These kids will be the ones to take over when the Syrian conflict is resolved.”

She has also applied for a Fulbright Scholarship to Jordan so she can work with the American Embassy to further help. Recently, she did a workshop in Prague, Czech Republic to give more insight about the living conditions and the conflict, and she plans to present this workshop on her college campus as well.

“The only way we can make a difference is if we get people to start thinking,” Hamvas said. “If the people in our own country start asking for change, our government will have to take action.”

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When it fails, emergency personnel cannot radio each other. One instance of this happening was during a SWAT operation as the team

raided a home.

With no radio, members had to use their cellphones.

The county was allegedly hesitant to reveal plans to improve the system, so the cities of North Fulton – Roswell, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Milton – decided to go it alone.

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Eunice M. Hall Eunice M. Hall, 84, passed away on Sept.

11, 2013, surrounded by her family. She has lived in Roswell, GA since 1999.

She was born Eunice Ness in Minot, ND and moved with her parents and brother to Vancouver, WA during WWII. She married, had two daughters and lived in Vancouver until 1979, when she moved to Seattle to work as a decorator and purchasing agent at the Bellevue Hilton Hotel.

She retired in 1995. She moved to Roswell GA in 1999 when her twin granddaughters, Erin and Amanda Kelly, were born. She was an integral part of their lives and enjoyed living next door for over 11 years, helping to take them to gymnastics and piano lessons, and attended school functions and soccer games.

Always a sweet, generous and fun-loving grandma, she was equally adored by her three adult grandsons. Eunice was a member of the Queen Bees Chapter of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at Canine Assistants and North Fulton Community Charities. She

loved animals, enjoyed traveling with family and friends and had visited Europe, China, Australia, Greece, Canada and Mexico.

She also loved to read. Always active, she was enthusiastic about exercise which included aerobics, yoga, Nordic Track and a Bowflex home gym on which she worked out a minimum of 6 hours a week.

She is survived by her daughter Kathy (Mike) Maynard of Rocklin, CA and Teri (Dave) Kelly of Roswell, GA; grandchildren Matt Maynard, Scott Maynard, Casey Maynard, Erin and Amanda Kelly; and great-grandchildren Nevaeh and Enzo Maynard and Noelle and Grace Maynard. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at Eunice’s home in Roswell at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Memorial donations are appreciated to the North Fulton Community Charities or the Southern Hope Humane Society in Roswell.

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Trinity College Graduates Christina Williams of Alpharetta, Ga., a member of the class of 2013 at Trinity

College in Hartford, Conn., has received Faculty Honors for the 2013 spring semester.

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Quinn A. Snyder of Johns Creek, Ga. was named to the Dean’s List The University of Rhode Island.

Hofstra University Ohad Amram of Alpharetta, GA has made the Spring 2013 Dean’s List at Hofstra University.

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