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Bears spotted at Polo Fields Also seen in Milton, Roswell By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com

Three bears spotted at the Polo Fields climbing the fence to Liliana Boyd’s home

PHOTOS by Jeff Adler

CUMMING, Ga. — Polo Fields residents wondered if Goldilocks moved into the community on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Jeff Adler captured several photos of three bears wandering around the community on Tuesday. One photo of the three bears walking along a street in the popular subdivision spread across Facebook Tuesday night. Liliana Boyd, the owner of the house the bears were spotted climbing over the fence in the Polo Fields said she was stunned. “Absolutely scary,” Boyd said. “Knowing they were so close, blew my mind.”

Tips to live by: • If you see the bears, leave them alone, do not approach them • Do not leave small animals outside • Do not leave any pet food outside • Do not leave garbage cans outside Another Polo Fields resident was also caught by surprise. “No wonder my dog was going crazy,” said Lynn Andrews. This isn’t the first sighting in the county recently. A bear was spotted in the Delamar subdivision located near Samples Road and near Kelly Mill and Francis roads. Mashburn Elementary received a parent call regarding the sighting in Delamar and

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Armory invites community to tour new facility Grand opening attracts hundreds By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County welcomed the 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade to its new home at the Cumming Regional Readiness Center. On Sept. 14, city, county and state officials joined Georgia Army National Guard soldiers for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony

of the 106,000-square-foot facility, 100 Aquatic Center off Pilgrim Mill Road. “We are very honored and happy we have this great facility right here on the banks of Lake Lanier,” said Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt. This facility, built by Cooper Construction, will bring about 300 people to the community every drill weekend said Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth.

With people comes revenue, and Gravitt said it is projected to bring in about $500,000 annually to the local economy. “We think it will be a lot more,” Gravitt said. “This is going to help the economic status of Cumming and Forsyth County.” Georgia Sen. Jack Murphy said the funding for the armory survived two presidential administrations and two governors in the state of Georgia, an unprecedented occurrence.

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CUMMING, Ga. — A man missed his court date and ran into people’s homes because he thought deputies were searching for him, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Sept. 10, Joshua Bush, 24, drove with his brother down Ga. 400 and saw a patrol car traveling behind them. Bush said he missed his morning court date and knew there would be a bench war-

common sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices they may integrate into their daily lives. Refuse to be a Victim was developed by the National Rifle Association in 1993 in response to requests for crime prevention seminars. Members of the law enforcement community nationwide have endorsed the program. The skills taught in the course help to prevent personal attacks and present ways to keep communities safer. The seminar is appropriate for teenagers and up. Student material packages will be provided to attendees. Pre-registration is required at http://www.nrainstructors.org/SignupStudent. aspx?id=157031. The class will be conducted by Cumming Police Officer Jonathan Clapp. Email questions to seminars@ cummingpd.net. -Aldo Nahed rant taken out on him. He told his brother to pull over, so that he could get out and avoid police. Deputies said Bush was not being pursued by law enforcement at the time, but he thought he was. Bush ran through the woods and stopped at a home in the 3000 block of Keith Bridge Road. Bush knocked on the front door and no one answered. He opened the door and an elderly woman came downstairs. Bush said he was looking for “Cynthia” and the woman said he must have the wrong address. Later, the woman called 911. Bush went next door and entered the home. Another woman was in her kitchen and asked Bush what he was doing inside her home. Bush again said he was

Suspect hits deputy while fleeing CUMMING, Ga. — While deputies were searching for a woman who tried to forge a prescription, the suspect sped off and struck the leg of a SHAWCROSS deputy, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Sept. 9, deputies were dispatched to Walmart, 1500 Market Place Boulevard, to investigate a forgery of a prescription drug. Deputies searched the store for a blonde woman wearing a pink shirt with a small child. A deputy searched the parking lot and saw the woman get inside a Honda Accord. The woman drove off and struck the deputy in the leg,

looking for “Cynthia,” and the woman said she didn’t know anyone by that name. When Bush left the home, deputies were outside and handcuffed him. Bush was taken to Forsyth County Detention Center and charged with two counts of criminal trespass, misdemeanors.

Dumpster divers caught prowling CUMMING, Ga. — A man and a woman said they had permission to take items from a company’s dumpster, but deputies found out that was not the case, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Sept. 7, deputies saw a woman inside the dumpster

nearly running him over. The deputy said he smashed the windshield of her car with his hand in an attempt to stop her. Deputies put out a lookout for her and she was later stopped at the Rooster’s, 216 Atlanta Road, by Cumming Police. Megan Shawcross, 25, told deputies she was merely trying to leave the parking lot and a man approached her. She said he struck her windshield for no apparent reason, and she said she did not know he was a deputy. Deputies saw the child in a car seat not properly restrained. Also, authorities found an open container of beer and an empty liquor bottle inside the car. Shawcross was taken to Forsyth County Detention Center and charged with aggravated assault on an officer, obstruction of law enforcement, felonies and reckless conduct, a misdemeanor. and a man standing beside it at Graves Overhead Door, 4101 Aaron Sosbee Road. When deputies pulled into the parking lot, the two were in their cars and attempted to leave. Deputies asked what they were doing at the store when it was closed, and the woman said she had permission to get televisions and metal from there. She said a part owner of the company gave her permission. Deputies called the a co-owner who said no one had permission to be on the property during closed hours nor was anyone allowed to take metal out of the dumpster. Deputies talked to the other suspect who said he only came along for the ride with the

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Sharon Circle, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 31 on Ronald Reagan ►► Boulevard in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and improper turning. ►► Nathanael Thomas Jordan, 21, of Rome, Ga., was arrested Aug. 31 on Shady Grove Road in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Tammy L. Mossner, 51, of Deercrest Court, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 24 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Carolyn A. Burroughs, 42, of Suwanee was arrested Sept. 5 on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming for DUI and obstructing traffic. ►► Jonathan H. Hackett, 32, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 31 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Stephanie P. Driver, 50, of Oakhaven Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 31 on Kelly Mill Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

of Suwanee was arrested Sept. 7 on Highway 20 in Cumming for DUI, open container and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Kathryn Jean Reckner, 41, of Namon Wallace Drive, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 7 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and taillight violation. ►► Alireza Parsad, 53, of Hemingway Lane, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 9 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI. ►► Joseph Jason Tomlinson, 30, of Wallace Woods Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of a schedule III controlled substance, habitual violator, improper turn and failure to obey a traffic control device.

Drug arrests ►► Merritt Wesley Wall, 19, of

Decatur was arrested Sept. 5 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and tag light violation. ►► Cameron Scott Funk, 19, of Weatherwood Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 5 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance. ►► Clayton Thomas Bell, 20, of Lazy River Lane, Cumming,

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was arrested Sept. 6 on Lazy River Lane in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines. ►► Christopher Mark Roderique, 30, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 30 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Luis Alexandro Larios, 20, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 31 on Breckinridge Lane in Cumming for possession of marijuana. ►► Teymuraz Samsonidze, 20, of Breckinridge Lane, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 31 on Breckinridge Lane in Cumming for possession of marijuana. ►► Robert Dennis Haskell, 43, of Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 31 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana, speeding and suspended license. ►► Jenni Kate Cowan, 22, of Dawn Valley Trail, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 30 on Dawn Valley Trail in Cumming for possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamines. ►► Stefan Maxmillian Jenkins, 23, of Summerfield Drive, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 5 on Buford Highway in Cumming for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and headlight violation.

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Also receiving a proclamation of Constitution Week in the city of Cumming were members of the American Legion Cumming Post 307 and the Auxiliary members. Included were Nick Youdell, Ed Miller, Randy McGhee, John Arant, Commander Dennis Brown, Pauline McKinny, Lucille Nuber, Lola Kearney and Susan Youdell.

Plan for Lake Alice mending sought City, family move to move remedy dam By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — On Sept. 17, the Mashburn Family Trust agreed to terms of a consent order along with the city of Cumming. Although the city and the Mashburn family have stabilized the dam with turbidity curtains, the new proposal calls for a plan to be drafted and public participation meetings to be held. The consent order is related to sediment and storm water deposited on Lake Alice after a dam breach after heavy rains May 29. About 50 homes were affected by the dam breach at Lake Alice. Sanders Road between Buford Dam and Mary Alice roads remains closed to through traffic and under repair.

The Environmental Protection Division of the Ga. Department of Natural Resources will have to approve the terms of the consent order along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In June, the city submitted a proposal to the Mashburn family trust that was rejected. The EPD then issued an administrative order with a deadline of Sept. 20 after a lack of progress toward a resolution. “The City of Cumming has not and does not admit to any liability or responsibility for the failure of the Lake Alice Dam,” the city said in a statement. “Rather, the City of Cumming takes these steps and works in conjunction with these other governmental entities because the City believes it is in the best position to address the issues at hand in an efficient and effective manner.” The new agreement says that in addition to keeping sediment out of Lake Alice, an assessment of the sediment deposit and a plan must

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Young Marines Joseph Metz, 11, Christopher Metz, 5, (not a member of Young Marines) and Mark Metz, 10, were recognized by the Mayor and Cumming City Council members on Sept. 17 for the National Red Ribbon Campaign, which takes place Oct. 23 to Oct. 31 to raise awareness about drug use and encourages healthy, drug-free lifestyles.

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Cumming Police Department’s Tracy See-Holbrook, a former 911 dispatcher who started working with the police department five year ago, was recognized for receiving her field training certificate to become a uniformed officer. She was recognized Sept. 17 at the regular Cumming Council meeting by Police Chief Casey Tatum and Mayor H. Ford Gravitt and council members.

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On Sept. 17, the City of Cumming Council recognized the 276th year anniversary of the Constitution of the United States with the proclamation of Constitution Week in Cumming. Members of the Chestatee River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, including Regent Annelle Jones, Joyce Mortison, Kim Cooper, Kate Messer, Pauline McKinny and Susan Youdell were present to accept the proclamation.

Bears: Continued from Page 1 cautioned students to be aware of their surroundings. “We didn’t want them to be afraid, but to know they should let a teacher know immediately if they’re at recess and see a bear, so the kids can get inside safely,” Kim Lochbaum of the school said. There were also sightings of what appears to be the same bear family in Milton and Roswell. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the three bears were spotted at the Crooked Creek subdivision on Mountain Way and Greenview Terrace in Milton. A Roswell resident left a comment on our website that there were bear paw prints on his car window in the morning of Sept. 19. Residents throughout the county have posted bear sightings on our Facebook page. Three bears were seen in the Oakmont subdivision off of Atlanta Highway and also near River Rock and Ga. Highway 369, Wallace Tatum Road and the Mount Tabor/Elmo area. In a post to the Herald’s wall, Irma Christie said, “If these are the same bears, they’ve been busy.” Melissa Cummings, from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said sightings

news in areas where food is readily available is common. “Ideally, you want the bear to keep moving,” she said. “So, by making any non-natural food sources unavailable and by not cornering the bear, it will keep moving until it is back into more appropriate habitat.” Cummings said bears are omnivorous and will eat whatever food is readily available. She said bears are drawn to cooking and garbage disposal smells. Facebook posts regarding the three bears in Polo Fields said it was garbage day when the bears were spotted. Cummings said there are several things people should do when they spot a bear. “Do not feed or toss food to a bear,” she said. “Don’t approach it at all.” She said if a bear changes its behavior in your presence, you’re too close and to never run toward or away from a bear but to back slowly away and make a lot of noise. “Never surround or corner a bear,” she said. “And make sure, when a bear has been sighted in your area, to keep your animals in a controlled environment.” Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Rainwater said they received calls regarding the bears in Polo Fields. “Other than that, we’ve not been notified of any other

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Another bear was spotted on Mount Tabor Road in north west Forsyth

sightings,” he said. He said residents who see bears should call the Sheriff’s Department. “We then notify the Georgia Department of Natural Resources because they have the expertise to handle wildlife,” Rainwater said. For more information about wildlife safety, visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources at www.georgiawildlife. com. Aldo Nahed contributed reporting to this article.

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Windermere Golf completes $300K greens Improvements to course extend playability to year-round By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The grass is greener at the Windermere Golf Club. The Windermere property, which first opened in 2000 at 5000 Davis Love Drive in Cumming, has switched from Bentgrass to Mini Verde Ultra Dwarf Bermuda, as part of a general renovation that cost about $300,000. “This change allows us to provide smooth, fast putting surfaces throughout the year, which the members really enjoy,” said Lance Bailey, general manager. Bailey said when golf courses grew in popularity

in the mid-1980s, Bentgrass greens, a northern grass, was the go-to choice. Mini Verde Ultra Dwarf Bermuda has a strong reputation throughout the industry for quality year-round play. Its consistent putting surface, minimal maintenance, tolerance to temperature extremes and recovery from foot traffic, makes it the grass of choice in the Southeast. Bentgrass does better in mild conditions. In the last three-to-five years, summers have gotten hotter in Atlanta and that means the grass is not able to keep up. “So we went from 11 good months out of the year, to eight-to-10 good months out

of the year,” Bailey said. “The members weren’t enjoying the courses as much.” Canongate Golf Clubs, which operate Windermere, have also installed Ultra Dwarf Bermuda grass at seven additional Atlanta area courses including Chapel Hills, Whitewater Creek, Eagle Watch, White Oak, Olde Atlanta, Bentwater and Smoke Rise golf clubs. The more than $1.5 million investment has given golfers the opportunity to play on both Bermuda and Bentgrass, making the best greens accessible year-round. “You have to shut down for 10 weeks starting in June because this is the time to grow Bermuda in and it needs long

Crews re-sodded the Windermere Golf Club property, 5000 Davis Love Drive in Cumming. The newly installed Mini Verde Ultra Dwarf Bermuda can withstand higher temperatures. ing systems were also upgraded to the membership. “They absolutely love it,” Bailey said of the golfers and staff. “It’s less stress on our Turf Care staff, and golfers are happier.” For more information, visit www.canongategolf.com.

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Bragg entertains Forsyth Reads Together crowd By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — About 380 people came out to hear Rick Bragg, author of “All Over But the Shoutin’,” at the Forsyth Reads Together special community event Sept. 17. Bragg, a Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, spoke at the Forsyth Conference Center about his Southern upbringing in Alabama, his passion for football and traveling the world. He also spoke candidly and jokingly about his writing. “I’ve always been a little ashamed of what I do,” Bragg told attendees. “Because it’s easy, but writers will say ‘no, it’s not easy.’ But it is — compared to roofing.” Organized by the Forsyth County Public Library, the Forsyth Reads Together is a community-wide reading program that asks everyone in the county to read and talk about the same book. “We had a total of 381 attendees, which is double the number we had for last year’s Forsyth Reads Together main event,” said Laura Bradley,

He was funny, poignant and wise, often all at once.”

event on Sept. 17. Two memoir-writing workshops, taught by University of North Georgia professor Dr. B. J. Robinson, were attended by 47 people. Two screenings of the documentary film “Alabama’s Rick Bragg: Out of the Dirt;” and two discussions of “All Over but the Shoutin’” were led by library staff. For more information on upcoming library programs, visit www.forsythpl.org.

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Hundreds come out to hear bestselling author Rick Bragg at the Forsyth Conference Center.

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Forsyth County Public Library program manager. “To say that Mr. Bragg is an engaging speaker is an understatement. “He was funny, poignant and wise, often all at once,” Bradley said. After his talk and a lively question and answer session, Bragg spent time with every person waiting in the long line to have books signed, giving them his full attention. His evening didn’t end until after 10 p.m. There were six other programs leading up to the main

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FaithBridge calls for families to foster Forsyth County children need loving homes By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Foster care children are shuffled from homes all around the country, but few realize some of these children live right here in Forsyth County. FaithBridge Foster Care, a faith-based organization intent on changing the way America does foster care, held a community conversation on Sept. 17 at The Vine Community Church, 4655 Bethelview Road. This was the fourth community conversation FaithBridge has held since June, and Bill Hancock, co-founder and president of the organization, said these conversations allow community members to learn what they can do to help solve the complex problem of the foster care system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you foster, the challenge is that you take on a lot of complex interpersonal relationships with the children, the family of origin the children are coming from and the complex systems in the community that are designed for those children,â&#x20AC;? Hancock said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you invite a child into your home, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re inviting an entire community system into your home.â&#x20AC;? Hancock said FaithBridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s model provides a feasible solution to the current foster care system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The No. 1 reason why people start and stop participating in foster care is that they become overwhelmed with the multiple systems,â&#x20AC;? Hancock said. The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small group model, Community of Care, provides Christian foster families with unparalleled support and resources to avoid this particular issue. FaithBridge hires family consultants to act as a mediator between the family and the systems, so that the foster family can focus on the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate needs. The family consultant remains a constant relationship factor to that child during his/ her life in foster care and until a permanent family has been determined. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This enters into the relational accept of the resource coordination, which fundamentally is healing to these

Forsyth County Foster Children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 57 Foster Families â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 32 Foster Families Needed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 to 41 more Churches - 59 children,â&#x20AC;? Hancock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not services, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the people that commit to them.â&#x20AC;? Since its inception in 2008, FaithBridge has handled about 500 cases with a zero percent institutional abuse rate, and Hancock contributes this success to the combination of their model and partnerships with local churches. Hancock is no stranger to the isolation of being homeless, as he was left to fend for himself when he was 15 years old. He said he struggled for years until he found a church that finally made him feel at home, and he has been on a mission to serve and restore families ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The church has a robust infrastructure and it is filled with caring people who are

When you invite a child into your home, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re inviting an entire community system into your home.â&#x20AC;? Bill Hancock Co-Founder and President of Faithbridge Foster Care

compelled to make room for their neighbor,â&#x20AC;? Hancock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is one of the strategic reasons why the church is the solution.â&#x20AC;? Members from The Vine, Browns Bridge Community Church, Midway Community

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Sawnee EMC announces Sawnee EMC announces rate decrease new billing alert program We are proud CUMMING, Ga. — Have you ever opened your power bill and said, “Wow, if I had only known it was going to be this much, I would have cut back or done something different before it was too late?” Well, if so, and you are a member of Sawnee EMC… then you are in luck. Sawnee EMC announced it has developed a new Internet-based tool that allows its customers to set a maximum billing threshold for their account; then, receive courtesy emails as their energy bill approaches their selected threshold amount. The new “Billing Alert Program” will allow participating members to receive up to three email notices during a billing period about how their energy usage and their estimated bill amount is progressing toward the bill date. This will allow members to know approximately how much their bill will be before the actual bill arrives. These billing alert notices can also be viewed within Sawnee’s mobile web app and at the cooperative’s website. “We are constantly being

asked, ‘is there anything I can do to reduce my electric bill?’” said Blake House, vice president of member services at Sawnee EMC. “We tell members, if you are on a budget, you must take advantage of our AMI system and our online tools, so that you can keep track of how much you are using on a daily or weekly basis. Don’t wait until it is too late before you get concerned about how much power you are using.” The Billing Alert Program is also available through iPhone and iPad web app under the “Billing” tab, which can be downloaded from Sawnee’s website at http://www.sawnee. com/ mobile. For more information, call 770-887-2363. – Staff

CUMMING, Ga. — Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation announced the Sawnee EMC Board of Directors recently approved a reduction in the wholesale power cost adjustment (WPCA) factor, a component by which most of the cooperative’s electric bills are calculated. This rate reduction will affect the vast majority of Sawnee EMC members. This rate change, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, will reduce monthly Sawnee EMC bills by $7.50 per 1,500 kWh used. Those members who use more electricity will see an even bigger savings, while those that use less, will see lower savings. “This is very good news and we are pleased to be able to deliver this much needed break for our members” said Blake House, vice president of member services. “We know that many families continue to experience personal financial challenges and we are proud to be able to help in any way we can.” The WPCA factor is an adjustment component that is used within Sawnee’s retail rates to address various

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Traditions to begin construction on new South Forsyth community Housing, shopping community plans 90 homes in first phase By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — Perry Venable beamed with excitement at a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 18 of FrontDoor Communities’ first Atlanta-based project. Venable’s 158-acre property, which now is farmland, will be undergoing a huge transformation in the next year as Traditions, a 400-home neighborhood, begins to take form. “I will be living here,” said Venable, who has signed up for one of the custom homes being built by Lamar Wakefield, of Lamar Beasley and Associates. Wakefield is also the architect designer for the Avalon project in Alpharetta and the new courthouse and jail project in downtown Cumming.

The development is a partnership between FrontDoor and the Providence Group, which plans to complete about 90 homes in its first phase, with a move-in ready date set for spring 2014. The Traditions neighborhood, along two-lane Ga. 9 and Majors Road west to Castleberry Road, will be north of Fowler Park and the Big Creek Greenway. Forsyth County Commission Chairman Pete Amos and Commissioner Todd Levent were also at the groundbreaking ceremony. “This will be a breath of fresh air,” Levent said of the new community. Amos added that the initial plans were much larger, but the developer has lowered the density of the project to fit with the surrounding communities.

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Students at South Forsyth MS defend U.S. Constitution CUMMING, Ga. — On Tuesday, Sept. 17, South Forsyth Middle School students and fencing club members were ready to defend the U.S. Constitution. Also at South Forsyth Middle School, Pat Ezell, media center specialist, created an interactive student study on the constitutional amendments. Students walk through the media center and work at 10 stations. Technology plays a role in several of the stations.

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Vanderbilt University NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Christine Carol Lipscomb Gerwien, daughter of Torsten and Paula Gerwien of Alpharetta, graduated cum laude from the Peabody College of Education last spring with a degree in special education and cognitive studies. She is currently working as a special education teacher for Margaret Allen Middle School in Nashville.

United Theological Seminary DAYTON, Ohio – Eleanor Brown, a resident of Suwanee, has been admitted into the Master of Divinity flex program at United Theological Seminary for fall 2013 semester. United Theological Seminary, located in Dayton, Ohio, is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

University of Evansville EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Roberto Lorena of Alpharetta has enrolled at the University of Evansville. Lorena, majoring in marketing, joins an entering class of 543 students who represent 28 states and 20 countries.

University of Georgia ATHENS, Ga. – University of Georgia track and field athlete and 2010 Northview High School graduate Jared Dunn has been named a winner of the 2013-14 Joel Eaves Scholar-Athlete Award. The award is presented to the male and female studentathletes with the highest grade point average upon entering the fall semester of his or her senior year, based upon academic hours rather than eligibility. Dunn, a native of Johns Creek, is majoring in public relations and boasts a 3.93 grade point average. As a junior last season, Dunn clocked a season-best time of 8.45 in the 60-meter hurdles at the Auburn Invite. During the outdoor campaign, Dunn finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.88 at the Spec Towns Invite. Abby Brown, a student at the University of Georgia, has been named to the 20132014 hunt seat squad on the UGA Women’s NCAA Division

I equestrian team. Brown is a 2012 honor graduate of Alpharetta High School and a sophomore at UGA, where she is pursuing a degree in food science and technology.

Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University awarded about 7,100 degrees to students following the spring semester. Those earning degrees include Christine Castek of Alpharetta, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of Education, and James Castek of Alpharetta, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of Liberal Arts. In addition, the following students at Purdue earned Dean’s List honors for the spring semester: Christine Castek of Alpharetta, Shannon Castek of Alpharetta, Kimberly Lutz of Alpharetta, Yeonseon Kim of Alpharetta and Kyle Gorman of Milton.

Clemson University CLEMSON, S.C. – The following local residents graduated from Clemson University on Aug. 9: Erica Denise Hickman of Alpharetta graduated with a master’s degree in human resource development. Benjamin Kyle Theisen of Johns Creek graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Pierce McBee Smith Jr. of Roswell graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Ga. Southwestern State University AMERICUS, Ga. – The following local residents made the summer 2013 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 401 students recognized for scholastic achievement: Amber Bahri of Suwanee, Aniko Horne of Suwanee, Emily Nhu Nguyen of Alpharetta, Michael Sanders of Suwanee and Erin Quinn of Roswell.

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DAYTON, Ohio – First-year student Meghan Nolan of Alpharetta took a stand to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions, pledging to leave her car at home for the first two years on campus at the University of Dayton. In exchange, the university gave Nolan a new Linus bicycle at an outdoor festival on campus Friday, Aug. 30.

Ga. College and State University MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The following students completed

schools courses with exemplary marks and made the 2013 summer President’s List at Georgia College: Rick Bartra of Alpharetta, Ashley Campbell of Alpharetta, Courtney Coile of Alpharetta, Sheridan Smith of Cumming and Grace Cutler of Roswell. In addition, the following local students earned Dean’s List honors at Georgia College for the summer semester: Emily Bailey of Alpharetta, Ross Shaw of Johns Creek, Thomas Battle of Johns Creek, Donovan Pritzlaff of Cumming and Phillip Speer of Milton.

Columbus State University COLUMBUS, Ga. – Columbus State University announced Blakely Thomas-Aguilar of Cumming earned a place on the President’s List for the 2013 summer semester. The following students have been admitted to Columbus State University for the fall semester and are members of the class of 2017: Jacob Danowitz of Alpharetta, Amanda Janowitz of Alpharetta, Kalen Strachan of Cumming, Margaret Fordham of Cumming, Rebecca Godwin of Cumming, Chalisa Hill of Duluth, Benjamin Horne of Alpharetta, Amanda Hueners of Duluth, Kayla Hutto of Alpharetta, Kendall Morris of Alpharetta, Taylor Shelley of Duluth, Brandon Thurby of Alpharetta, Danae Beauston of Suwanee, Virginia Hall of Suwanee and Dena Kalariotes of Suwanee.

North Georgia Technical College CORNELIA, Ga. – Jarrett Melton of Alpharetta recently graduated from North Georgia Technical College in Cornelia. He was awarded a diploma in motorcycle service technology and was recognized as an honor graduate, having maintained a 3.79 grade point average.

Northern Arizona University FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Carolyn Swartz, a Northern Arizona University mathematics major and resident of Roswell, was among more than 4,500 students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester.

University of North Georgia DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Three local residents have received full scholarships to attend the University of North Georgia under the Military Scholarship Pro-

forsythherald.com | Forsyth Herald | September 25, 2013 | 13 gram. Kelsey Osborne, a Milton High School graduate from Milton, began attending UNG this semester. Patrick Day, a West Forsyth High School graduate from Cumming, and Caroline Miller, a Roswell High graduate from Roswell will begin UNG this spring. The scholarship enables the most gifted high school seniors to pursue bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Georgia (UNG) and to commission as second lieutenants in the Georgia Army National Guard after graduation. The state-funded scholarships pay for tuition, books, fees, room, board and provide monthly pay and stipends for those serving as enlisted members of the Georgia Army National Guard while full-time students at UNG, and are worth approximately $70,000 over four years. Cadet in Command: In addition to scholarship honors, one local student at the University of North Georgia has been named the cadet in command of UNG’s 800-member Corps of Cadets. Alpharetta’s Blake Schaper will fulfill the duties related to his command position, while he pursues his degree in biology/ pre-medicine. He will commission as a second lieutenant in the Georgia National Guard upon graduation and plans to attend medical school.

Valdosta State University VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State University has announced that the following local students have graduated or achieved Dean’s List honors after the summer 2013 term. Graduates: Bridgette Miller Marques of Cumming – specialist degree in educational leadership; Jake Mitchell Pierce of Cumming – bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies; Sarah Ann Bresnahan of Cumming – master’s degree for teachers in special education; Therese Suzanne Walker of Cumming – master’s degree in library and information science; Caitlyn Amanda Brown of Alpharetta – bachelor’s degree in philosophy and religious studies; Caitlyn Amanda Brown of Alpharetta – bachelor’s degree in psychology; Hannah Beth Zey of Roswell – specialist degree in educational leadership; Janet Bishop Bryant of Alpharetta – master’s degree for teachers in special education; Juliana Marie Watkins of Alpharetta – bachelor’s degree in nursing; Lucius Eugene Roberts of Alpharetta – bachelor’s degree in psychology; Michael C. Lagasse of Roswell – bachelor’s degree in political science; Nikkole Kimberly Dombrosky of Alpharetta – bachelor’s degree

in psychology and Kathleen Elise Click of Duluth – bachelor’s degree in English. Dean’s List: Kristen Marie Bates of Cumming and Mason Dane Currie of Alpharetta each achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have been recognized on the Valdosta State Dean’s List for summer 2013.

Randolph-Macon Academy FRONT ROYAL, Va. – Kevin Slaton has been appointed to the student leadership organization of cadre within the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) at Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA). He is the son of Karen Slaton-Dixon of Suwanee. Slaton, a senior at R-MA, received the position of Echo flight commander with the rank of first lieutenant. Only students with records of strong academics and leadership abilities are eligible for the academy’s cadet officer and non-commissioned officer ranks.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. – Sara Marlene Banks of Roswell was among approximately 775 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at commencement exercises Aug. 16 and 17. Banks received a bachelor of science in hospitality, restaurant and tourism management from the College of Education and Human Sciences.

Brenau University Women’s College GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Marianne Kiran Sapra graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. Academic awards and honors include Phi Kappa Phi, Omicrom Delta Kappa, Sigma Alpha Pi, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities and recipient of Brenau’s Department of Humanities Liberal Arts Award. Sapra is a 2008 graduate of Centennial High School in Roswell. Brenau University student Abbey Goodman of Cumming recently studied abroad at one of the most distinguished universities in the world with a select group of students from the Women’s College. The interdisciplinary summer school experience at the University of Cambridge was a full four weeks of various courses taught by Cambridge lecturers and instructors in English, history, art history, politics, theater, legal studies and ar-

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CUMMING, Ga. — Norman’s Landing, 365 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, has donated $1,730 to the Lake Lanier Association. The money was raised through ping pong tournaments held at the restaurant. Pictured, from left are Teresa Thomas of Norman’s Landing, Joanna Cloud of the Lake Lanier Association, owner Bill Norman and Alisa Bowie of Norman’s Landing. – Aldo Nahed

SarahCare Adult Day Care Centers hold two events JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — SarahCare at Johns Creek and at Powers Ferry are sponsoring two upcoming events to help seniors live well and keep families together longer. At the first event, Patricia Elrod-Hill, certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, will discuss ways to help family members with disabilities. She will also show families how to protect their loved

ones with healthcare documents, trusts and wills. There will be a free 30-minute consultation for attendees. This event and dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Norman’s Landing restaurant, 365 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. Later, Sarah Carson, an Alzheimer’s Association family support programs manager, will teach families about Alzheimer’s disease, its causes,

risk factors, stages and treatment. This second event and dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Norman’s Landing restaurant. SarahCare Adult Day Care Center, 4265 Johns Creek Parkway in Johns Creek, has been operating in the area since 2006. Visit http://sarahcare. com/johnscreek for more information. – Staff

PPF Crossfit holds autism research fundraiser Oct. 6 By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Whether you’re in shape or need to get in shape, PPF Crossfit can help. In turn, you can help them raise money to find a cure for autism. PPF, 1710 Redi Road in Cumming, will hold a Crossfit for a Cause fundraiser event for Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Georgia on Oct. 6. Rebecca Labell, of PPF Crossfit, said they have special needs classes throughout the week and wanted to find a way to give to the charity. “We’ll have male and female teams compete for overall first, second, and third place winnings,” Labell said. “There will be three workouts of the day, and the top teams will advance to the next workout of the day based on their performance,” she said. Labell said teams will pay $40 to compete and all proceeds will go to TACA. “You don’t have to be an advanced athlete to participate,” Labell said. “What’s

We’d love to have as many people and businesses involved as possible.” Rebecca Labell PPF Crossfit

important is to get people to participate at any level to help raise money for the cause.” She said local businesses will take a part in the event.

“We’d love to have as many people and businesses involved as possible,” she said. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ppfcrossfit or www.crossfitppf.com.

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North Fulton townhomes: Having a social presence ups and downs There have been some ups and downs for condo/townhome sales in North Fulton in the past. Now, it looks like those ups and downs are in all the right places. The sales data has been reported for August. When we compare townhome sales for August of this year to August last year, we see that both the number of sales and average sales prices are up significantly. In fact, the percentage increases for both numbers are almost identical. Unit sales rose over 10 percent and the average sales price came in at $193,798, which is up 10.6 percent over one year ago. Townhomes and condos suffered heavily in the recession but these increases show how much demand there is for this type of product. Not only do attached homes offer home ownership in great school districts at great price points, they also offer low-maintenance living for young professionals or empty nesters. So, where is the “down” I mentioned? In a word — inventory. Inventory at the end of August for

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condos and townhomes was down 31 percent over a year ago. This is a big reason why we’ll continue to see steady and substantial increases in average sales prices for townhomes and condos. The average sales price was over $230,000 before the recession. It’s my belief that we’ll get back to an average in that price range within the next 12 to 18 months. Bob Strader is a local realtor with the NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. Visit his blogs liveincumming. com or liveinalpharetta.com or email him: info@thenorthgroup.com.

Does your small business have a social presence in the marketplace? Do you utilize social media to promote your brand and market your products and services? Having a social presence is becoming commonplace for a lot of small businesses, but the majority of them are lagging behind. If you don’t have a social presence for your small business, you are probably at a competitive disadvantage. There are so many social sites today, it may be hard to really grasp which ones you should utilize. My suggestion – use the ones that have the most users! It’s no surprise that Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are at the top of this list. In addition to these longstanding social sites, there are also seven others that make up the top 10. They include Pinterest, MySpace, Google+, DeviantArt, LiveJournal, Tagged and Orkut. There is an abundance of information on the Internet about each of these social sites, their intended audience and how the site provides you access and visibility to potential customers. The most valuable aspect of social media sites is not how many fans, fol-

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Independent pet store opens in JC Name: Bubba’s Pet Emporium Owners: Maggie Offenhauser, Sam Rountree and “Bubba,” an Amazon parrot Opened: September 2013 What: An independently owned pet store offering a full line of products. The store has small animals, fish, birds and reptiles as well as pet supplies and premium pet foods at a reasonable price. A grand opening celebration event takes place Saturday, Sept. 28. There will be prizes, drawings and giveaways. Adoption groups and an animal trainer to answer petrelated questions. Location: 11877 Douglas Road in Johns Creek Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Call: 678-393-8333 Web: www.Bubbaspetemporium.net

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Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry opens third location CUMMING, Ga. — Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics celebrated the official grand opening of their office at 110 North Corners Parkway in Cumming on Friday, Sept. 13. ACD opened this third location in response to repeated requests from parents in the Cumming area. For more information about Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Meaghan Kindregan, pediatric dentist, or Dr. Dan Kratzer, orthodontist, visit alpharettachildrensdentistry.com or call 770-6644936.

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everywhere, Working Mother magazine announced Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as a 2013 Working Mother 100 Best Company. Children’s was named to the list due to a variety of positive program offerings, such as flextime hours, telecommuting, paid maternity leave and employee assistance programs. This is the ninth year that Children’s has been recognized by the magazine, which mentioned Children’s many women executives across all three hospital locations, health and fitness programs for employee families and benefits for part-time employees. Children’s is recognized alongside only two other organizations in Georgia on the list and appears as the only pediatric hospital in the country to earn this honor. Children’s is privileged to be named along with national industry leaders like Colgate-Palmolive, Discovery Communications and Johnson & Johnson. “We are pleased to be listed as one of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies,” said Linda Matzigkeit, chief administration officer at Children’s, who notes that women comprise 83 percent of the workforce at Children’s. “We know how important moms are, and we work hard to provide benefits that allow them to strive for health, wellness and work/life success,” Matzigkeit said.

Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@forsythherald.com Chronicle named the 2013 Atlanta’s Best Places To Work during a sold-out event at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. This year, more than 560 companies and organizations were nominated and more than 400 participated in the surveys. Forsyth County-based Morrow Family Medicine earned the coveted distinction of Best Places to Work in the small employer category, ranking 25 out of 60 companies. “We are truly honored to have received this recognition,” said Dr. Jim Morrow. “When we opened our private practice in June 2011, we focused on bringing care back to healthcare, and have never wavered from our mission.” The practice is located at 1400 Northside-Forsyth Drive, Suite 200, in the Northside Hospital-Forsyth campus in Cumming. For more information, visit www.morrowfammed. com or call 770-781-8004.

Yoga month promoted at local studio SUWANEE, Ga. — Downward Dog anyone? September is National Yoga Month and a local studio wants people to discover the health benefits yoga has to offer. “Yoga is a natural weight-bearing exercise,” said Peggy Smith, owner of Breathe Yoga, 3020 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming. “I first delved into yoga as a beginner, settling into gentle classes just once a week. After several months and at my own pace, I explored other more advanced classes and wow, things began to change, transformation in attitude and body.” Call 678-861-6977 or visit www.breathyogaatlanta.com for more information.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Hospital added Spanish interpretation services for all units in the facility 24 hours each day, seven days a week. These services have been added for patient satisfaction and comfort, particularly in trauma and childbirth situations, said Beth Downs, a hospital spokeswoman. The interpreters are highly qualified with extensive education, training or certification in interpretation, and they will serve in rotation so that the hospital always has an interpreter available to patients. Five full-time interpreters and one parttime interpreter began providing services on Aug. 12. “We are very excited to have the interpreters on staff at North Fulton Hospital,” said Linda Farrow, director of women’s services. “This is truly an asset for our Spanish-speaking patients.” The hospital offers Language Line services for all other languages that a patient may speak, so that caregivers and patients may speak to one another in any language that is most comfortable. For more information, call 770-751-2500.

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » 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.

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 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.

EVENTS » HOWLPHARETTA GHOST TOUR

A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta including stories of historical events combined with recent actual spooky encounters. Stop by many of your favorite local spots downtown to find out the real scoop. 8-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through December. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.

calendar 29. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Dunwoody. Please call 404-261-7646 or visit bookfairaauw.org.

BESTSELLING AUTHOR CASSANDRA KING

Join bestselling author Cassandra King as she speaks about her newest book, “Moonrise.” Her fiction has won the hearts of readers everywhere, especially in the American South. Her novels portray strong and memorable characters who struggle with the same timely issues and dilemmas that readers face in their own lives. Registration required. 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.

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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Chattapoochee PetFest. Featuring pet vendors, pet adoptions, a pet costume parade and the announcement of the new mayor of Chattapoochee Dog Park. Proceeds raise awareness for pet rescues and benefit the preservation of the Historic Strickland House of Duluth. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6. Chattapoochee Dog Park, 4291 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth. Please call 770-232-7584 or visit duluthhistorical.org.

Gwinnett County Public Library and Fall Into the Arts present critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Marshall Chapman performing in concert. Chapman will also sign her book "Goodbye, Little Rock and Roller" following the concert. 1 p.m. Oct. 5. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. Please call 770-978-5154 or visit fallintothearts.org

TASTE OF JOHNS CREEK

The sixth annual Taste of Johns Creek combines great food, live entertainment and visual arts for a wonderful community celebration at Chattahoochee High School. This festival has something for the whole family to enjoy. Restaurants will provide unlimited free samplings from their menus. 4 p.m. Oct. 6. 5320 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. Please visit tasteofjc.com.

THEATRE » “STOMP” AT THE FOX THEATRE

Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “STOMP,” the inventive and invigorating stage 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 855-285-8499 or visit foxtheatre.org.

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High school marching bands from across Georgia will compete to be the best overall band. The event will be a great show for the entire family with props, costumes, special effects and more. To date, 14 bands averaging 70 students each will compete. 3-9 p.m. Sept. 28. West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Road, Cumming. Please call 770-845-6404 or visit wolverineclassic.org.

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Shop for 75,000 gently used books in more than 50 categories, all at bargain prices. Hosted by the American Association of University Women. Proceeds fund scholarships for women attending local educational institutions. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sept. 23-

CROSSROADS AT CRABAPPLE ANTIQUE AND ARTS FESTIVAL

This one-day outdoor festival features 50 American country antique dealers from six states and 50 local juried artists. Thousands of antiques, accessories and unique pieces of art in all mediums will sell quickly, so come early and stay all day for this old-fashioned festival. Rounding out the show are roaming musicians, delicious food trucks, a young artists’ expo and children's activities. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Historic Community of Crabapple, 790 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta. Please visit thecommunity association.org.

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Georgia's annual river clean-up comes to North Fulton. The public is invited to make a difference for the Chattahoochee River and North Fulton. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 28. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Please call 770-641-3742 or visit roswellgov.com.

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The Color Run 5K paint race is a unique experience that focuses less on speed and more on crazy, colorful 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.

“HORSE BUCKS” SAVE THE HORSES

A benefit for savethehorses. org. Visit with miniature horses, enjoy light refreshments and participate in a silent auction featuring jewelry and artwork donated by local artists. 4-8 p.m. Sept. 28. Ann Jackson Gallery, 932 Canton St., Roswell. Please call 404-226-0287 or visit savethehorses.org.

Zion Missionary Baptist church sponsors this annual fair. Free screenings and demonstrations on safe workout programs and healthy cooking. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 28. 888 Zion Circle, Roswell. Please call 770-993-8587 or visit zionmbc.org.

SCARECROW HARVEST

More than 100 scarecrows stand tall along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit. A family street party continues into the night with a farmer’s market, music, hayrides and food. 10 a.m. Oct. 5. 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6078 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

FALL HARVEST KITTEN PATCH ADOPTION EVENT

Companion Animal Rescue League hosts a cat adoption event. Pets are neutered, up-to-date on shots and micro-chipped. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28. Planned PEThood of Georgia, 2860 Buford Highway, Duluth. Please call 770-217-3699.

20TH ANNUAL HABITAT ROAD RACE

Featuring a 5K, a 1-mile fun run and a team relay, the 20th annual Habitat Road Race benefits Mt. Bethel's 33rd Habitat home. 8 a.m. Oct. 5. Mt. Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Please visit habitatroadrace.com.

BREW MOON FALL FEST

This year's Fall Brew Moon Fest comes with live music, great food and a nice selection of wine and beer on tap. 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 5. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please visit alpharettabusinessassociation.com.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A swarm of pink filled the Country Club of the South in Johns Creek Sept. 20 as about 300 people gathered to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. Power of Pink, sponsored by North Fulton Hospital, included a luncheon, silent auction and fashion show featuring breast cancer patients and

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survivors. The event was on track to raise at least $30,000, a new record, hospital COO Teresa Urquhart said. Proceeds support women with breast cancer and fund research to help find a cure, and about 75 percent of all funds stay in the Atlanta area. —Kelly Brooks

All 11 Power of Pink models. The fashion show was presented by Avalon.

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Steve Stroud, center, sporting a pink jacket, with Roswell Rotarians show their support as the “10 guys in pink ties.” ABBY BREAUX/STAFF

Roswell resident Christine Hall was diagnosed in January.

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From left, Don Rolader, Becky Wynn and Steve Stroud show their support to fight breast cancer.

Denise Eilers was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2012 and lives in the North Georgia Mountains with her husband.

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Roswell’s Cakes by Darcy donated the showpiece cake and dessert.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 woman. Deputies said he seemed nervous during the conversation, and they said his car was loaded with chainsaws, a leaf blower, scrap metal and tools. Deputies handcuffed Timothy Wright, 53, and Amanda Pittman, 32, and took them to Forsyth County Detention Center. The two were charged with loitering and prowling, misdemeanors.

Deputy’s car hit during traffic stop CUMMING, Ga. — While a deputy conducted a traffic stop, a

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car hit his driver’s side door, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Sept. 8, a deputy pulled over a car off the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Cantrell Circle. Before getting out of his patrol car, the deputy said he checked his mirror and saw two cars coming to a stop behind him. When he opened the door, it was struck by a black car. It drove up the road, and then stopped beside the car the deputy initially pulled over. A white truck pulled up to the deputy to make sure he was all right. As the deputy spoke to the man in the white truck, the black car took off. A lookout was put out for the car, and deputies later pulled it over on Ga. 400.

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Mail stolen from mailbox FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man saw mail go in his mailbox, but it was empty when he checked it, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Sept. 13, a man in the 7000 block of Walnut Mill Landing said he watched the mailman put mail in his box at about 4:30 p.m. The man said he talked to his wife for about an hour before he went outside to get his mail. While outside, he saw a red Dodge Durango parked in front of his house. A woman was walking away from his mailbox with mail in her hands. The man said the woman went inside the truck and threw the mail to a man sitting in the passenger seat, who appeared to be slouching down. After the two left, the man checked his mailbox and it was empty. The man said he had never before seen the woman or the truck that had no muffler and damage to the front passenger door.

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Varsity: Continued from Page 13 chitecture. Goodman had the opportunity to tour and enjoy cultural events while residing on campus at the historic college in early August. Goodman is a freshman majoring in mass communication. She is the daughter of Dale and Kathy Goodman and a graduate of North Forsyth High School. She is also a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, a Golden Star and a student ambassador.

Siena College LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Kaitlin Maguire of Johns Creek graduated from Siena College with a bachelor’s degree in marketing on May 19. Siena awarded 805 bachelor’s and 52 master’s degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony.

Emory University ATLANTA – Shawn Han Choi of Johns Creek earned Dean’s List status at Emory University in Atlanta for the spring semester after achieving a 3.93 grade point average for the term. Choi, a psychology major, is the son of Jeannie and Jin Choi of Johns Creek. The college sophomore will be transferring to Cornell University

this fall.

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LISLE, Ill. – Benedictine University announced that three local students were among the graduates who completed their degree requirements on or before May 2013. Susan Diane Hamilton of Alpharetta earned a master’s degree in nursing. Cecilia Hammond of Alpharetta earned a master’s degree in nursing. Midnight Rejoicing Walker of Alpharetta earned a master’s degree in business administration.

Villanova University VILLANOVA, Pa. – Kaylin Brown of Milton was named to the Dean’s List at Villanova University for the spring 2013 semester. Brown is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Villanova School of Business.

Georgia Tech ATLANTA – Colin Stieglitz of Cumming, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech, was among eight undergraduate students from around the country, selected to participate in Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), a prestigious 10-week summer program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in Milwaukee, Wis. As part of the REU program, students researched projects advancing state-of-the-art applications in the biomedical, aerospace, manufacturing, composite, biomolecular and fluid power industries. Stieglitz is working on a research project titled “HighEfficiency Pneumatic Walking Engine.” REU is an innovative, interdisciplinary program funded by the National Science Foundation, MSOE’s Rapid Prototyping Center, MSOE’s Fluid Power InstituteTM and the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) to give undergraduates hands-on experience in research. This program focuses on applications of fluid power and additive manufacturing technology.

James Madison University HARRISONBURG, Va. – Alpharetta resident Gregory Glasgow and Suwanee resident Alexander Hudgins have both enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2013 semester. Glasgow plans to major in biotechnology. Hudgins plans to major in finance.

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Jamming for Life to encourage healthy living Roswell church hosts event featuring multitude of free screenings By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — On Sept. 28, healthcare providers from all over Roswell and other metro Atlanta areas will join the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in giving back to the community. The church is holding its eighth annual Jamming for Life health fair, where groups such as Northside Hospital, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Marietta Family Dental will be providing free health screenings to attendees. Sponsors, who provided all of the funding, include the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Susan G. Komen of Greater Atlanta, Northside Hospital and the AARP. “The goal of our health fair is to bring the community and health providers together,” said

Carol Fowler, representative for the church. The various screenings include cholesterol, blood pressure, dental, mammograms, glucose, bone density, BMI, hearing and vision. In addition to the screenings, Life South will be holding a blood drive. The health fair’s goal is to provide access to these screenings for anyone attending, but “in particular those who don’t have health insurance,” said Fowler. The flier is printed in English and Spanish, as Michelle Cratcher pointed out. “We’re making a special effort to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community,” Cratcher said. There will also be several workshops at the fair: one on healthy cooking, one on safe exercise and one hosted by the Ladybug for Girls Foundation.

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If you go What: Health fair featuring a variety of free health screenings Where: Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 888 Zion Circle, Roswell When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sept 28. Cost: Free Information: 678-231-5161 The Ladybug Foundation is a nonprofit group dedicated to educating girls on health and wellness in their lives. “One of our goals this year is to demonstrate ways that our community can develop healthy habits,” said Cratcher. “We would like to take this opportunity to provide people with information — and inspiration — to embark on healthy living, and to help each other improve our quality of life.”

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