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Local businesses honored at gala By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – North Fulton’s movers and shakers gathered in one room Thursday, Nov. 21, for the inaugural “Best of the Best” awards gala, hosted by Appen Media Group and the Metropolitan Club. Hundreds of the area’s small business owners, entrepreneurs and restaurateurs turned out to what will become an annual event, hon-

oring the winners of Appen’s “Best of” opinion poll. More than 500 residents voted in the poll for their favorite businesses, covering everything from chiropractic services and doctors to Mexican restaurants and brew pubs. “It’s a true honor to be voted the best of the best in North Fulton and South Forsyth,” said Hans Appen, general manager of Appen Media Group. Mark Toro, of North

American Properties, the company behind the new Avalon development on Old Milton Parkway, gave the keynote address, giving a general overview of his project as well as encouraging the small business leaders to keep doing that which makes them great. A small business can react quickly and nimbly respond to market changes, while large businesses, with their bureaucracy, are slow to

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Recreation and Parks Department has been three times a bridesmaid but never the bride for the Gold Medal award given by the National Recreation and Parks Association. But as Roswell Rec Director Joe Glover pointed out: “It’s still a pretty impressive showing to be one of the top four in the nation.” And so it is. The Recreation and Parks Department was saluted Monday night at the City Council meeting for again proving it is one of the best recreation departments in the nation.

It’s still a pretty impressive showing to be one of the top four in the nation.” Joe Glover Roswell Director of Recreation and Parks This year’s Gold Medal Grand Plaque winner was Waukegan, Ill., a city of around

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School board clashes on rotating meetings Reeves, Schultz on opposite sides By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – A deep division on the Fulton Board of Education is emerging over the decision to continue rotating board meetings between locations in North and South Fulton once a new administrative center opens next year in Sandy Springs. The issue appears more symbolic than substantive, since few people actually

attend the board meetings in person, but reflects the ongoing issue over equity in the two ends of the school system. Last month, the Fulton School System purchased land for new headquarters on Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs, and will close its current site in South Fulton within the next 12 months. The move will save the system millions in renovations and upkeep and place the headquarters at the center of its enrollment population,

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Smashburger restaurant on Windward Parkway was robbed at gunpoint Nov. 19. According to police, a single man walked into the burger restaurant and pulled out a gun. He forced the three workers there into the freezer and then raided the till for an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured. Smashburger was closed

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DUI arrests ►► Brigid A. Boothe, 55, of

Atlanta was arrested Nov. 8 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign. ►► Ramiro Aguillon Silva, 34, of Park Ridge Circle, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 9 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license. ►► Susan A. Cooper, 47, of Maryville, Tenn., was arrested Nov. 1 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for DUI, open con-

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DUI driver nearly hits teen ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta man was arrested Nov. 11 after allegedly driving drunk and nearly hitting a teenager with his car.

the following day. Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon said police are pursuing leads on the suspect; however he cautioned the public against fighting with an armed robber unless there is a fear for one’s life. “We don’t ask for anybody in the public to ever confront someone who is armed,” Gordon said. “Just comply with the suspect.” tainer, failure to maintain lane and hit and run. ►► Armand Sananda, 22, of Mountain Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 31 on Upper Hembree Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, tag light violation, expired tag and furnishing alcohol to an underage person. ►► Susan Whiddon Sanders, 58, of Arborwoods Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 4 on Stoney Ridge Lane in Johns Creek for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and driving on the median. ►► Carlte Cornelius Brown, 32, of Birch Rill Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 9 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Police were called to a Marietta Street address after reports of a domestic dispute. According to police, they saw the suspect’s Yukon SUV drive away from the scene of the disturbance by cutting a corner of an intersection, jumping the curb onto a sidewalk and nearly hitting a 13-year-old child. The vehicle was pulled over. The driver, Jose Cruz Chavira-Ortiz, 38, of Renton, Ohio, was found to be drunk and was arrested for DUI, failure to maintain lane and reckless driving.

Drug arrests ►► Kevin Michael Dubose, 24,

of Winthrope Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 7 on Wills Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Craig John Bredahl, 39, of Auburn, Ga., was arrested Nov. 7 on Wills Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and obstruction of law enforcement officers. ►► Herlande Georges, 36, of Planters Ridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 5 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Christopher Griffin-Scott, 24, of Sandy Springs was arrested Nov. 5 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Thomas C. Erickson, 31,

Staffer charged with theft of $7K MILTON, Ga. – A Walmart employee is accused of stealing more than $7,000 in cash from the store. Employees told police they noticed money going missing from the register at customer service. A review of security footage showed employee Ann Johnson, 48, of Braselton, allegedly ring up a false return and pocket the cash from it. She did this in increments of a few hundred dollars at a

of Club Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 9 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, expired tag and brake light violation. ►► Christopher J. Pridgen, 21, of Sunfish Bend, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 4 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and seatbelt violation. ►► Elisha Antonio Bennett, 26, of Grayson was arrested Nov. 9 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Isa Mujahid Muhammad, 18, of Old Holcomb Bridge Way, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 9 on Warsaw Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. time, going back at least three months. In total, the store says she stole $7,110. Johnson was arrested for theft.

CORRECTION An article that ran in last week’s business pages of this newspaper incorrectly identified Harry Norman’s CEO. His name is Dan Parmer. We apologize for the mistake.

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Council: City has made Top Four list thrice Wynn

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Approval of an ordinance to amend the city charter related to the Roswell Municipal Court.

Deferral of an amendment to the Sanitation Hardship Exemption Policy.

Approval of funding assistance for the Gilhams Lake Homeowners Association under the Lakes and Ponds Partnership Program in the amount of $50,000.

Approval to accept a Target grant to support Roswell’s Heroes and Helpers in the amount of $3,500.

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90,000. The NRPA awards are given in four categories by population. Roswell is in the 50,000 to 100,000 category. The Gold Medal Award honors communities throughout the United States that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management and agency recognition. Each agency is judged on its ability to address the needs of those it serves through the collective energies of citizens, staff and elected officials. “The award recognizes wellrounded programs that meet the needs of the community. It’s the highest award they give,” Glover said. “Our service area extends outside the city limits of Roswell. So we serve 100,000 people or more.” Roswell has more than 900 acres of parkland and dozens of recreation programs ranging from football, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and gymnastics. “Gymnastics is one of our biggest programs now. We also have dance, art, photography and many others,” he said. One of the really popular

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Vote Key: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent new programs that just opened this past month is outdoor bocce ball at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center on Grimes Bridge Road. “That’s going to be a big activity for us before it’s over with,” Glover said. Still to come is the indoor therapeutic pool for the Adult Center, which is part of the recreation bond.

Roswell has come so close to getting the top award that Glover said they may try again to bring the Gold Medal to Roswell. City Councilman Jerry Orlans said it is instructive to note that finishing in the top four these last few years indicates just how good the city’s Recreation and Parks Department is. “That the department is consistently one of the finalists

among all the recreation departments in the country demonstrates it is one of the best recreation departments in the nation,” Orlans said. “Every member of the department shares in the credit for making this possible.” Orlans said he would encourage the department to try again for the top award. He said to come so close must mean it is almost there.

Milton mother, toddler jump from burning home Family recovering, community offering support

A Milton family lost their home Friday, Nov. 22, after a fire destroyed it.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY joanthan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The Milton community is rallying around a local family after a mother and her toddler were forced to jump out a second floor window. Their family is without a home after their house was engulfed in flames and smoke Nov. 22. The home, in the White Columns neighborhood in Milton, was completely destroyed in the fire, which was reported just before 7 a.m. The family of nine – the parents and seven children ages 3-16 – were getting ready for the day when they spotted the flames, said Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar. “The daughter ran into the father’s room and said the house was on fire,” Edgar said. Flames were quickly making their way up a wall. “They were amazed at how quickly the fire had progressed and multiplied in size.” The mother ran upstairs to grab the family’s toddler and was trapped when smoke became too thick. Edgar said she was forced to jump from a second floor window, carrying the child. Both were taken to Grady Hospital. The child was released

hours later but the mother received injuries from the fall as well as burns, Edgar said. She was discharged from the hospital Nov. 23. The father was taken to North Fulton Hospital and treated and released that day as well. The fire spread quickly and engulfed half the house. When fire crews from Station 43 on Hickory Flat Road, the closest fire station, were heading toward the fire, Edgar said they could tell it was a large blaze. “As soon as [crews] started going down Freemanville Road, they saw a heavy column of smoke,” Edgar sad. “When they got there, one side of the house was already fully involved.” The entire Milton Fire Department – 16 members – along with 10 from Alpharetta worked to contain the fire. Because the fire was already well underway when crews arrived and all members of the family were accounted for, no firefighters tried to get into the home. The home was completely destroyed by both smoke and water. Edgar said some personal items would be able to be

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Chrysalis students open military museum Public can view veterans' mementos through Dec. 18 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Just in time for Veterans Day, the Chrysalis Experiential Academy in Roswell opened its own Veterans Museum. Photographs, stories and artifacts from veterans line the walls of a classroom converted into a museum. Display cases

hold valued medals and knickknacks from numerous wars. And it was all gathered by students. The museum was started as a student project that would honor veterans by collecting stories of veterans’ service. It soon changed as many more stories came in than they anticipated. “Like everything else here, it turned out to be more than just a project,” said Richard Becker, director of Chrysalis Experiential Academy. “In this day and age, if you ask a kid what is Veterans Day, they

don’t have a clue.” He said students see it as a day off from school rather than a day to remember not just veterans, but also family members who have taken up arms. The project was to get students talking to their families about their service. Begun by students Shields Mooney and Teddy Gathmann, it has taken on a life of its own. “Shields is our seventhgrade museum director,” said Gathmann. “He frames and hangs everything. This goes a lot more than World War II and Vietnam. We go all the

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The Chrysalis Experiential Academy opened its Veterans museum Nov. 11. Students run it and collect items from family members. way back to the Revolutionary War.” A World War I artillery shell now sits as a converted lamp. A WWI gas mask sits on a shelf. Postcards and documents of service and platoon pictures line the walls, along with maps and portraits – and many of the people in them are related to a student in the school. Each student spoke with their families to gather the material and stories of wartime relatives. A sheaf of printed Confederate money sits in one box. These bills have the distinction of being among the last cur-

rency printed for the Confederates before the end of the Civil War, on the exact date of March 20, 1865. The printers never received payment for the bills. Becker said the museum is open to the public and accepts donations of items from the veteran community. “It’s going to keep evolving,” Becker said. “We’re not going to stop.” The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Dec. 18. Chrysalis Experiential Academy is located at 10 Mansell Court East, No. 500, Roswell. Call them at 770-649-7077.

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Secretary of State Brian Kemp, left, and Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton President Michael Kopp share a moment after the secretary’s talk at the Rotary luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Kemp is lobbying for some muchneeded computerization and manpower. For instance, licensed practical nurses are in short supply in Geor-

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NFCC helps needy with Obamacare Certified to navigate ACA for free By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret the Affordable Care Act â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obamacareâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can be confusing. In an effort to help their clients, North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) is offering guidance to navigate the many layers of the ACA. Eden Purdy, director of programs for NFCC, said they

have partnered with the Jewish Family Career Service Center to provide a state â&#x20AC;&#x153;navigator,â&#x20AC;? that is, someone certified to offer guidance on obtaining health care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The navigator] will come out twice a month to help clients screen and complete their applications and answer questions about health care and help them make the right choices,â&#x20AC;? Purdy said. In Georgia, the ACA was

further complicated when the state opted out of expanding Medicare and Medicaid, making insurance tough to afford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our clients wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to afford the insurance or benefits of the marketplace,â&#x20AC;? Purdy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hoping that there will be other options for them.â&#x20AC;? In addition to the navigator, Purdy said the NFCC is certified by the federal government as an organization that can train volunteers to help with the ACA in conjunction with the navigator.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;On days the navigator is not here, volunteers can assist clients,â&#x20AC;? Purdy said, including answering questions, helping understand their choices and helping screen applicants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping between the two of these options, we will be better positioned to serve those in our community who are struggling to grasp this concept.â&#x20AC;? Purdy said she sees about 24 people each Monday seeking help on similar programs. Given the complexity of the ACA, she expects double the usual number of people knocking on her door. Given the need, having a certified group is essential. Purdy said she is already hearing of scam artists conning people out of health care money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already heard from clients of people who are set up in the apartments and communities who have charged money to help process an application,â&#x20AC;? Purdy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These people have no business doing it. Only navigators or certified application counselors can give help. They are taking advantage of people.â&#x20AC;? NFCC offers the program and advice free of charge. Each year, NFCC helps

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping between the two of these options, we will be better positioned to serve those in our community who are struggling to grasp this concept.â&#x20AC;? Eden Purdy NFCC Director of Programs

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ACT1 presents ‘Home for Christmas’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. – ACT1 Theater presents Lloyd C. Douglas’ “Home for Christmas,” Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 22. “Home for Christmas” is a winter’s tale of a scattered family’s holiday reunion written by Douglas, the famed author of “The Robe,” “Magnificent Obsession” and “The Big Fisherman.” In 1935, in the middle of his three epic blockbuster novels, Douglas created a small gem of a Christmas story set in a family farmhouse in snowy southern Michigan. As in the television series of the iconic Walton family, the Clayton family experienced the dire poverty and hard work of farm life during the Depression era. Despite the hardships, the family members found joy in life and in each other. As adults, the three Clayton

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What: ACT1 Theater presents “Home for Christmas” When: Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 22 All Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for children More info: www.act1theater.com Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull” in Fabrefaction Theatre’s 2011 production. Veteran Atlanta actress Walsh performs as the conten-

tious Gertrude Clayton Eldridge, who seems determined to ruin Nan’s efforts to bring the family together. —Jonathan Copsey

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‘Principal’ honors principal ROSWELL, Ga. – As part of Fulton Schools’ and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s “Principal for a Day” program, Horseshoe Bend resident Roger Wise Jr., far left, was principal of Holcomb Bridge Middle School Nov. 22. While at the school, Wise presented Principal Joy Schroerlucke with a proclamation from the lieutenant governor honoring her for her years of service and for being named Middle School Principal of the Year by the Georgia Parent Teacher Association. With Wise and Schroerlucke is state Sen. John Albers.

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‘Evening in Bethlehem’ presented at RUMC ROSWELL, Ga. – Experience a Christmas like no other when Roswell United Methodist Church presents “An Evening in Bethlehem.” This is a free, indoor, community-wide Christmas event for all ages, Saturday, Dec. 7, at Roswell United Methodist Church. Roam through the authentic first century marketplace, brought to life by costumed characters and real animals. Share the excite-

If you go What: An Evening in Bethlehem Cost: Free Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell When: Saturday, Dec. 7; Reservations for 5, 6 and 7 p.m. at www.rumc.com/bethlehem More Info: Patricia Perrelli at 770-261-1701 ment of shepherds, Roman soldiers, shopkeepers and artisans and witness the live production that tells the sto-

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STARHouse brings out the turkey By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The annual STARHouse Thanksgiving meal drew hundreds of people on two nights Nov. 20 and 21. STARHouse (Seeking Teaching and Reaching) offers after school care and tutoring for at-risk kids in Roswell, from elementary school up to high school. There are about 265 children in the program overall, said STARHouse Director Monica Oliveira. Every year, STARHouse,

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Prince of Peace preschool flooded Teachers, parents ask help replacing books, materials By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The parents and 30 students of the preschool at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Haynes Bridge Road love the school’s eight teachers, the learning atmosphere and the cozy quarters. That is until a pipe burst Sunday, Nov. 10, and flooded the school’s classrooms with 2 inches of standing water that did $40,000 in damages. Now the school is making an appeal for donations to get the school back on its feet. Katrina Sayers, Prince of Peace’s school director, said the damage was heart-sickening. “We’ve lost over 100 books, destroyed shelving, furniture – I just went out to my car after I saw the damage and curled in a ball and cried,” Sayers said. “But then Pastor [Thomas] Kenny reminded us of what people in the Philippines are going through,” she said. “Then I thought this is a chance to make the school better.” Meanwhile, the students have been moved into the church’s fellowship hall. The task is daunting. All of the carpeting and sheetrock will have to go, as well as a lot of teaching aids. “As teachers, it takes years to build up your supplies and teaching aids. And then there were a lot of legacy materials from teachers who retired,” Sayers said. Everything from crayons to calendars on the walls, color words and games are getting pitched. Marge Higgins works at the church and now shares the one basement office with the pastors while things get

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problem will revolve around a few things. “The primary treatment will involve a hearing aid,” he said, “but we also focus on counseling and having the patient go through a hearing rehabilitation process so that they can re-learn how to listen and ultimately hear better.” That opportunity to help others is what Evelyn said is the most fulfilling part about what they do. “A lot of people forget about their hearing because they normally aren’t in pain, and then all of a sudden, they realize they can’t hear a lot of sounds – so it’s just being able to help them have a better quality of life,” she said. As for the future, both Robin and Evelyn said they want to be involved with the community and would like to see their practice flourish and expand. Robin hopes to educate the public and other medical professionals in the area on the importance of hearing and balance. “We’re real pleased to be in Johns Creek,” he said. “It’s such a vibrant community and we’re excited to be a part of that, both business-wise and socially.” For more information on the practice or to schedule an appointment, call 770-6767208.

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Salt Factory Pub launches second location ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Owner Hicham Azari describes the second location of his successful Salt Factory Pub as a place “you want to meet your friends again.” “It is an upbeat, outgoing, energetic restaurant known for its comfort food,” Azari said. The restaurant, which opened its doors last month, is located at AZARI 102 South Main Street in Alpharetta. Salt is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Call 770-998-4850 or visit www. saltfactorypub.com for more information.

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Select Sport supports breast care at Northside Hospital ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Select Sport, a local handmade leather ball manufacturer, has supported breast cancer awareness through Northside Hospital’s Breast Care Program over the last four years. The company recently presented another check of $7,000 to Northside from proceeds of the sales of their “pink ribbon” soccer balls. Since 2009, Select Sport has donated $20,000 to further education, treatment and research at Northside Hospital. Northside Hospital offers a complete range of services for breast patients including education, genetic counseling, imaging, radiation oncology,

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Taziki’s Mediterranean Café opens in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in Alpharetta held its grand opening on Nov. 12. Taziki’s, 5306-B Windward Parkway in Alpharetta, serves scratch-made recipes in a casual setting. The café features flavors inspired by the Mediterranean, highlighted by simple ingredients, fresh grilled meats, original sauces and healthy sides. For more information, visit www.tazikiscafe.com.

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NF Hospital donates $26K to Komen Atlanta ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Hospital has presented a check to the Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta affiliate for $26,430.48. The funds were collected through the hospital’s Power of Pink fundraiser held in late September. More than 350 people gathered at North Fulton Hospital’s Power of Pink fundraiser on Sept. 20 to celebrate breast cancer survivors and raise funds for the Greater Atlanta affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. “We are proud to be able to support the Atlanta affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation,” said Debbie Keel, chief executive officer of North Fulton Hospital. “We know how important it is for women to get their mammograms, and the money raised by the Power of Pink stays here in metro Atlanta to provide free or low-cost screenings and breast cancer education here in our community.” Visit www.nfultonhospital.com or call 770-7512500 for more information.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Red Bandanna Pet Food will host the Angel Tree program, beginning the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29. The Angel Tree is a “wish list” of items local rescue pets need this season. Items include food, supplements, treats, toys, leashes and shampoo. “Customers just pick an angel off the tree with the name of the rescue and pet while doing their regular shopping and buy what that pet is wishing for this holiday season,” said Dylan Yellowlees, social media and graphics manager for Red Bandanna. “We collect the gifts and present them to the rescues at the end of December.” Last year, Angel Tree raised about $7,000 worth of products to six local rescues. This year, Red Bandanna is sponsoring five Atlanta-area rescues: Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee (in Georgia), Good Mews, Mutt Maddness, Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption Inc. and You Lucky Dog. All 13 Red Bandanna stores across Atlanta (Alpharetta, Atlanta, Buckhead, Buford, Canton, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Roswell and Suwanee) participate in Angel Tree. To learn more about the animal rescue organizations, visit www.bostonterriertn.org, www.goodmews.org, www.muttmaddness.org, www.rescuepug.com and www.youluckydogrescue.org.

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Jane Nangle and Elaine Spence, of Norman’s Landing, hold a check for money raised at the restaurant in Cumming.

Norman’s Landing raises $99K for HOPE scholarships CUMMING, Ga. — Norman’s Landing restaurant, 365 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, has raised more than $99,000 through the Georgia Lottery for HOPE scholarships and pre-kindergarten programs last year. The Georgia Lottery has raised $901 million for HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) scholarships and pre-K, or 25 percent of lottery revenues for fiscal year 2012. HOPE is funded entirely by the Georgia Lottery for Education, which also funds Georgia’s statewide pre-K. For more on Norman’s Landing, visit www.normanslanding.com. For more on the Georgia lotto, visit www.galottery.com/education.

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Airport poised to improve and grow, but limited by acreage Avation manager addresses GNFCC on airport’s economic impact By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As the world’s busiest airport, HartsfieldJackson has more than 920,000 flights per year and 250,000 average daily passengers. “You can get to almost anywhere in the world by going through Hartsfield-Jackson, which is very important to us,” said Louis E. Miller, the aviation general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Miller addressed members of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at their monthly Eggs and Enterprise Breakfast at the DoubleTree Hotel in Roswell on Nov. 19. Though Hartsfield-Jackson airport may be the busiest, it also has one of the smallest campuses at only 4,700 acres, which Miller said is probably the airport’s greatest shortcoming. To put that in perspective,

Dallas Fort Worth Airport has 17,000 acres. Miller said they were working to use the space they have to make it best MILLER work for the community. Miller, former executive director and chief executive officer of Tampa International Airport, spoke about issues relating to the economic impact of Hartsfield-Jackson, the new $1.4 billion international terminal, changes that are being made and the overall airport master plan. “We have to maximize the use of the land that we have,” he said. They are also working on a vertical transportation system, which will include the replacement of 48 escalators, 45 elevators and 16 moving sidewalks. All airport operations will continue to run throughout the project, which is expected to be finished by 2016. Miller added that most importantly, the airport creates jobs.

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He said it provides $32 billion in direct regional economic impact and provides 58,000 jobs on site, which is responsible for $16 billion in economic impact. Companies like to relocate to the Atlanta area, Miller said, because the airport allows them to get their employees throughout the country and the world easily. And he said they are work-

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A leading piano trio formed by three top representatives of their instruments, the Marcus Roberts Trio is one of the easiest recommendations in jazz. Featuring Marcus Roberts, Rodney Jordan and Jason Marsalis, the group plays originals and versions of standards that are full of surprises, yet somehow always accessible. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

Project, a men’s a cappella group. Special guests include: the Mighty Wind Quartet, Boardwalk, Vox and others. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 404-713-0480 or visit atlantavocalproject.com.

THEATER » “RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER”

Presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts, Rudolph soars back into town for this faithful adaptation of the wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Show times vary. Nov. 7 – Dec. 29. 1404 Spring St. Northwest at 18th, Atlanta. Please visit puppet.org.

“THE NUTCRACKER”

The oldest and largest "Nutcracker" production in North Fulton. Sugarplums will surely be dancing in your head as you witness more than 300 cast members from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance and the Roswell Dance Theatre. Directed by Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz, Mary Lynn Taylor and Tracey Bayly. Show times vary. Nov. 29 – Dec. 8. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770998-0259 or visit tysod.com.

ART » THE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AT 2 RULES FINE ART

KANYE WEST

21-time Grammy-winner Kanye West will return to the road this fall in support of his critically acclaimed gold album “Yeezus,” the sixth consecutive No. 1 album of his career. West, a legendary live performer, combines state-of-the-art staging, production and lighting design with an unmatched aesthetic and an increasingly impressive catalogue of hits spanning his decade-long career. To date, West has sold more than 21 million albums and 66 million digital tracks worldwide. 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Philips Arena, 1 CNN Center, Atlanta. Please call 404-878-3000 or visit philipsarena.com.

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMASTIME

The Sounds of Christmastime is one of the best Christmas shows in the Atlanta area and features the Atlanta Vocal

The Holiday Boutique at 2 Rules Fine Art is a threemonth art show featuring 26 artists. Find paintings, prints, jewelry, glass, wood, pottery, sculpture, fiber and photography, with special discounts being offered for this show only. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 8 – Jan. 25. 85 Church St., Marietta. Please call 404-355-6897 or visit 2rulesfineart.com.

NORTH GEORGIA ART RAMBLE

The Second Annual North Georgia Art Ramble is a free, self-guided, open studio tour of 44 studios and galleries situated in seven North Georgia counties. Experience the creative process as the artists open their studio doors to the public, demonstrate their unique techniques, talk about what inspires them and how that spark finds its way into their art. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 7 – 8. Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming. Please call

calendar 770-331-4408 or visit ngaartramble.com.

EVENTS » FANTASY IN LIGHTS

Presented by Callaway Gardens, this show features 8 million lights and 15 dazzling scenes and adds up to one magical night. Fantasy in Lights is the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show and one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights," as named by National Geographic Traveler. Evenings Nov. 22 – Dec. 30. US Highway 27, Pine Mountain. Please call 800-225-5292 or visit callawaygardens.com.

GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND

The spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park makes its Atlanta debut at Turner Field. Guests will be able to travel the world in one visit while viewing the largerthan-life lantern designs of international landmarks. 5 – 11 p.m. Nov. 21 – Jan. 5. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-314-1994 or visit globalwonderland.com.

STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

Light up your family holidays with the glow of more than 2 million lights and more than a dozen performances and activities at Atlanta's most heartwarming Christmas celebration. Nov. 9 – Jan. 1. Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please call 770-498-5690 or visit stonemountainpark.com.

JOHNS CREEK TREE AND DREIDEL LIGHTING

Johns Creek kicks off the holiday season with the official lighting of a Christmas tree and dreidel at the City Hall parking lot. The lighting ceremony starts with carols from the Barnwell Elementary School Choir. The celebration then moves outside for the lighting of the Christmas tree and dreidel. In addition to enjoying songs and the lighting, attendees can sign Christmas cards for our military men and women. The cards are a montage of holiday pictures drawn by Johns Creek fifth grade

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students. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek. Please visit johnscreekga.gov.

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BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT MILTON’S

Savor the holidays with a relaxing brunch at Milton's while your kids visit with Santa and share their wish lists. Their Santa experience will be captured by Blencoe and Co. Photography and each family will receive one high-resolution image via email to print and share. Complete with carolers. Reservations required. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 1. 800 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-817-0161 or visit miltonscuisine.com.

THE BIZARRE BAZAAR

The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents the Bizarre Bazaar, a way to find wonderful holiday gifts at reasonable prices. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The Art Center at Fouts Road, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell. Please visit rfaa.org.

RACES & BENEFITS » BARRINGTON HALL'S OPEN HOUSE FOR MAKE-A-WISH

Festive holiday wreaths will be displayed throughout Barrington Hall and will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1-15. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Please call 770-640-3855.

“HOME FOR CHRISTMAS”

Presented by ACT1 Theater. The Clayton family gathers together from across the country for a yuletide reunion. Show times vary. Nov. 29 – Dec. 22. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-8989 or visit act1theater.com.

CHRISTMAS AT THE RESCUE

Pony rides, hay rides and more. Proceeds benefit Save the Horses, a no-kill shelter. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dec 1. Save the Horses Shelter, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming. Please call 770-886-5419 or visit savethehorses.org.

ALPHARETTA TREE LIGHTING

All the magic of Christmas glistens at the annual lighting of the 45foot live spruce tree with 10,000 white lights. 5 - 8 p.m. Dec. 6. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS

Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. As the nation’s largest holiday race series aimed at fighting arthritis, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by raising funds for a cure. Wear a holidaythemed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and take to the streets in this 5K event in honor of the millions living with this crippling and potentially life-threatening disease. 8 a.m. Dec. 7. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta. Please visit arthritis.org/jbr.

FOUNDERS DAY PARADE

Founders Day is the annual celebration of Johns Creek's official incorporation on Dec. 1, 2006. The Santa Jam follows the parade. 10 a.m. Dec. 7. The parade route starts on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek. Please visit johnscreekga.gov.

ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE

Help overflow two Santa convertibles for Toys for Tots and make dreams come true this holiday season. 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, through Dec. 14. 1705 Boggs Road, Duluth. Please call 770-279-3600 or visit atlantaclassiccars.com.

NORTH GEORGIA ART RAMBLE

A free, self-guided tour of 44 studios and galleries situated in seven North Georgia counties. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Please call 770-331-4408 or visit ngaartramble.com.

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Gala: Continued from Page 1 respond, he said. In a quickly changing world, that gives the small business a leg-up. “The small businesses are faster,” he said. “You will succeed and you will prevail against the big boys. Never be intimidated.” People recognize quality work and professionalism, he said. That is reflected in the winners of the awards. “It’s very gratifying,” said John Hipes, of Hipes and Belle Isle law firm, which won for best corporate lawyer. “We appreciate all the people who

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recognized us.” Gary Willis, of Willis Chiropractic, which won for best chiropractic, said good customer service and professionalism is what keeps his customers returning year after year. “Three of our first 10 customers still come to us,” Willis said, “and we’ve been in Alpharetta for 27 years now. This is a great city, a great town and everybody knows who we are.” “You’ve got to set that bar high,” said Ray Appen, publisher of Appen Media Group. “Every one of our ‘Best of’ winners are to be congratulated for setting such a high bar for themselves.”

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Hundreds of community members attended the event.

Readers Choice Lifestyles Best of the Best See our Lifestyles Answerbook or www.northfulton.com for a complete list of our winners and finalists. Antique Store Winner: Queen of Hearts Antiques Auto Repair Winner: Back on the Road

Bank Winner: BB&T Windward Parkway Finalist: KeyWorth Bank

The managers of the Village Tavern, winner for best happy hour and all around restaurant.

Bar-B-Que Winner: ‘Cue Barbecue Finalist: SmokeJack Beer Growler Store Winner: Blind Murphy Craft Beer Store Finalist: The Beer Growler Breakfast Winner: J Christopher’s Finalist: Original Pancake House Brewery Winner: Jekyll Brewing Finalist: 5 Seasons Brewing Brew Pub Winner: Hop Alley Brew Pub Finalist: Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative Burger Winner: Scratch Fresh Finalist: BurgerFi Car Wash Winner: Cactus Car Wash Finalist: Mammoth Hand Car

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Happy Hour Winner: Village Tavern Finalist: Pure Taqueria

Corporate Lawyer Winner: Hipes Belle Isle Law Group

Home Care for Seniors Winner: ElderCare Companions Finalist: Senior Helpers

Pet Services Winner: Alpharetta Animal Hospital Finalist: Little River Animal Hospital

Dance Lessons Winner: Cumming Dance Academy Finalist: Arthur Murray

Interior Designer Winner: Allison Havill Todd Interiors Finalist: Donald Mitchell

Day Spa Winner: Spa Sydell Finalist: LaVida Massage Johns Creek

Jewelry Store Winner: Iroff & Son Jewelers Finalist: Atlanta Diamond Design

Dessert Winner: Alpine Bakery

Local Store Winner: Parsons Finalist: Sis & Moon's

Financial Advisor Winner: KeyWorthBank Finalist: Pat McArdle

Maid Service Winner: The Maids Finalist: Mini Maid

Hair Salon Winner: Aria

Music Lessons Winner: Music Matters

Photographer Winner: Clayton Camera Craft, Clark Savage Pizza Winner: Mellow Mushroom Finalist: Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Printer Winner: Alpharetta Print & Sign Realtor Winner: Atlanta Fine Homes, Sotheby’s Finalist: Harry Norman Restaurant (all around) Winner: Village Tavern Finalist: Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails

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inaugural Best of North Fulton and South Forsyth Awards Gala. Dr. S. Jomily to receive his award for best oral surgery. Seafood Winner: Atlantic Seafood Company Finalist: Ray’s on the Creek Steak Winner: Little Alley Steak Finalist: Cabernet Sunday Brunch Winner: J Christopher’s Finalist: Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktail Visitor Information Services Winner: Alpharetta Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Finalist: Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Wine/Spirits Store Winner: Total Wine Finalist: Red’s Liquor

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Dr. James Awbrey of Awbrey Orthodontics, winner for best orthodontist, won the raffle for a box of donuts from DaVinci’s Donuts.

Allergist Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic

Dermatologist Johns Creek Dermatology, Dr. Shereen Timani

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Endocrinologist Southeastern Endocrine, Dr. Chip Reed

Audiologist Dr. Deborah Woodward of the Johns Creek Audiology & Hearing Aid Center Cardiologist • Piedmont Heart Institute • Cardiovascular Physicians of North Atlanta • Cardiovascular Specialists, Dr. Laura Gonzalez • Atlanta Heart Specialists

Gastroenterology Advanced Gastroenterology Associates Internal Medicine Johns Creek Family Medicine, Dr. Zack Charkawi Nutritionist Renew Health Medical Center

Chiropractor Willis Chiropractic

OB/GYN North Atlanta Women’s Specialists

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Oncologist Georgia Cancer Specialist

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Surgery (General) North Atlanta Surgical Associates

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Belmont Village presents 10 tips for maintaining your brain Experts say changes in the brain begin as early as two decades before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are present. But there are things you can do to help the brain build new neuro-connections and create cognitive reserve to draw on as you age. In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Belmont Village Senior Living offers some smart advice for maintaining the brain. Top 10 Brain Boosters: Eat Right – What’s good

for the heart is good for the brain – A heart-healthy diet promotes blood flow to the brain; include plenty of darkskinned fruits and vegetables for protective antioxidants. Exercise – No avoiding it – Minimum 30 minutes a day, with a mix of cardio and strength training. Challenge Your Brain – The best brain exercises teach you something new and are a mental stretch. Stay Social – Isolation and inactivity can lead to depression, which contributes to certain dementias.

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What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Community members share their stories 1. Roberta Kopmar, 24, of Alpharetta: “Coming home from university during Thanksgiving break and finally being able to spend time with my family.” 2. Adnan Ramic, 29, of Milton: “My first Thanksgiving in America and being able to learn about this great tradition that brings family together on a special day.” 3. Reggie Hammond, 43, of Roswell: “Kicking back in front of the TV with my brothers and catching up over some cold beers.” 4. Lana, 65, and Katya Andrievskaya, 22, of Roswell: “When my grandmother flew in from Ukraine to surprise us for Thanksgiving.” 5. Viktoriya Dimitrova, 30, and her 3-year-old twins, of Johns Creek:

“Celebrating my first Thanksgiving with my kids who were a beautiful new addition to our family.”

6. Anna M. Hill, 35, of Cumming: “Last year, everybody came over to my house for Thanksgiving, and it was an interesting experience trying to cook a turkey for the first time.” 7. Liliya MakhlaychukSharma, 36, and her son, Peter, 5, of Roswell: “Doing Thanksgivingthemed arts and crafts projects with my son.” 8. Oxana Zheltushko, 25, of Roswell: “It took a lot of tries and a big mess, but I finally perfected a recipe for a divine pine pie (a traditional Russian dish) right in time for Thanksgiving.” 9. Patrick McPherson, 45, of Alpharetta: “Going to the Caribbean with my wife for a couple of days and preparing our own untraditional Thanksgiving feast. No turkey.” –Photos and interviews by Julia Potapoff

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and often against the outmatched Vikings, taking a 40-0 lead at halftime. Mount Pisgah came away with a 40-7 victory, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs. The Patriots will again play at home, taking on Holy Innocents, which tied for second in Region 5-A. Mount Pisgah won Region 6-A and brings an 11-0 record into Friday’s game. Holy Innocents is 7-4, defeating Landmark Christian the last week of the regular season and in the first round of the playoffs.

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their multiple formations and hit some big plays, but that’s not how we do things.” The Titans will try to do what they usually do against teams with a speed advantage – attempt to play keep away with a ball control offense. The return of starting tailback Milton Shelton will play a key role in that regard. Shelton saw some action in the win over White County, and McFarlin expects to be able to utilize him even more against the Hawks. Shelton has gone over 100 yards five times this season and come close on a few other occasions, with Chad Manthey enjoying some huge games in Shelton’s absence, including two regular season contests when he totaled more than 550 yards. The two players combined for around 200 yards on the ground against White County, with Manthey scoring two touchdowns against the Warriors and short yardage tailback Carter McManes also scoring twice. All four scores came in the first half as the Titans built a 28-0 lead at the break. Manthey rushed for more than 100 yards in the win to boost his total for the season to over 1,000. Sophomore quarterback Connor Davis completed seven of 12 passes for 125 yards and a 22-yard touchdown pass to Pat Jasinski in the second half. The Titans limited White County to around 140 yards of offense, shutting them out for a second time this season. Blessed Trinity defeated the Warriors 30-0 during the regular season. The Titans won last year’s playoff game 35-14 after a 21-19 regular season victory, the only one of the four games

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played in Cleveland. McFarlin said the Titans’ defense “played extremely well,” keeping the Warriors’ run-oriented attack in check. He cited linemen Ethan Cerone, Austin Werkheiser and Michael Ortiz for stopping White County’s inside running threat, with the Titans’ strong defensive effort giving the team a field position advantage. The Titans began the game with a long, time-consuming scoring drive and controlled play the rest of the way. After a pair of easy victories to open the playoffs, McFarlin is preparing his team for its biggest test of the season against Washington County. “We’re going to have some match-up problems. They spread you out. If you try to play pass defense, they’ll run on you, and if you load the

box, they’ll throw it. They’re a well-rounded team,” McFarlin said. Washington County has been a state power for the last two decades, making the playoffs every year but once since 1991. Between 1992 and ’97, the Hawks won three state championships and reached the finals and semifinals once each. After four trips to at least the quarterfinals between 2000 and ’06, the Hawks did not advance past the second round again until last year, when they lost to St. Pius. Washington County scored 56 points in each of its playoff games the last two weeks. The winner of Friday’s game will be at home in the semifinals next week against the Central Carroll-Ringgold winner.

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Patriots: Continued from Page 32 against a team with a winning record. The Bears are 7-4 coming into Friday’s second round game, and are making their seventh straight playoff appearance. After advancing beyond the first round the first three times they made the playoffs, the Bears lost three straight playoff openers before last week’s win over Landmark. The two teams were in the same region for four years from 2008-11, with Holy Innocents winning all four games. Mount Pisgah has been tested just twice this season, edging Our Lady of Mercy 17-16 early and getting past Mount Paran 28-24 in the next-to-last game on the schedule. In both games, the Patriots needed late rallies, kicking a winning field goal on the final play against OLM and scoring two touchdowns in the last five minutes to rally past Mount Paran. The Patriots did not need a comeback to win their first GHSA playoff game, leading 19-0 after one quarter and 40-0 at the half. After an early defensive stop, the Patriots put together an 11-play drive on their first possession, with Aaron Win-

chester passing 22 yards to Ben Miller for the touchdown. The Patriots recovered a short kickoff and scored again, with Winchester and Miller teaming up again for a 15-yard score. A 52-yard scoring strike from Winchester to Browning Dunn rounded out the first quarter scoring. Winchester scored on a 9-yard run in the second period and had scoring passes of 50 and 5 yards to Miller to make it 40-0 at the half. Miller was on the receiving end of Winchester’s five touchdown passes, with the Patriots’ junior quarterback passing for 182 yards and having a hand in all six of the team’s touchdowns. “Aaron had a great game,” Mount Pisgah coach Mike Forester said. “He has great vision for the field and is able to escape and find a receiver. “We took advantage of the things that were given to us,” he said. “They loaded the box against us. If you are going to load the box, then we’ll throw deep.” The Mount Pisgah defense also came through against the Vikings (6-5), forcing four first-half turnovers and coming up with another fourth down stop. Nicky Piccapietra, Oz Dixon and J.R. Cendoya all had first-half interceptions, with John O’Connor recovering a Pacelli fumble in addition

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – One week after scoring the school’s first playoff victory in football, a successful season came to an abrupt halt for the Alpharetta Raiders. The Raiders, who were riding an eight-game winning streak, were eliminated from the AAAAAA state playoffs 48-0, Nov. 22, by a ruthlessly efficient Collins Hill team. Alpharetta’s offense, which averaged 33 points per game coming into last Friday’s contest, had been held under 23 points just once the entire season. But the Raiders (9-3) were unable to connect on any long strike passes that have been the staple of their attack, and did not mount a serious scoring threat until late in the third period, trailing 41-0. The Alpharetta defense, which played consistently well all season, had no answers for a talented, diverse Collins Hill offense, which rushed for 211 yards and passed for 253, averaging more than eight yards per play. Until a fourth quarter punt, the only times the Raiders stopped the Eagles (11-1) were the result of a Collins Hill penalty and two Alpharetta interceptions. “They played a really good game.” Alpharetta coach Jason Dukes said of the Eagles. Standout Collins Hill tailback Tyler Henderson carried 18 times for 145 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 62 yards and two scores. Eagles’ quarterback Tyler Herman was 17 of 22 passing for 252 yards and five TDs, with Collins Hill repeatedly hurting the Raiders with swing passes that produced big gains along the sidelines. “We knew (Henderson) was a difference maker and he proved it,” Dukes said. “We tried to keep him bottled up, but he hurt us. And they hurt us in the passing game. We had some opportunities to make plays but didn’t. I thought our defense would be a little more stalwart.” The Raiders didn’t help themselves, committing nine penalties for 79 yards, primarily on offense, including four false starts on their opening series. On a rainy night that made throwing the football difficult, the Raiders were hitand-miss through the air, with several passes that could have extended drives or produced big gains missing open receivers downfield.

I’m proud of this group. They won eight games in a row, are region champions and won a playoff game.” Jason Dukes Alpharetta Coach

Quarterbacks Austin King and Vito Priore were 20 of 34 for 219 yards with three interceptions. Two of the interceptions came in the first half before the game got out of reach, with both leading to Collins Hill touchdowns. Trailing 14-0, King hit Daniel Clements for 27 yards to the Collins Hill 38. But the Eagles were ready for a screen pass on the next play and returned the interception 41 yards to the Alpharetta 19. Priore took over for King and connected with Rustin Suter for 29 yards to the Eagles’ 41. But a holding penalty put the Raiders in a firstand-20 hole and Priore’s deep pass to an open Clements was underthrown and picked off by Rhyan England, who caught the first two touchdown passes from Herman. England returned the interception 30 yards to the Alpharetta 40, and the Eagles scored with 22 seconds left in the half on a 19-yard pass down the middle from Herman to Henderson, with the pair also teaming up for the previous score. The Eagles scored three times in the second quarter, the last two in the final two minutes, to break open the game and lead 28-0 at the half. Collins Hill scored the first two times it had the ball in the third period to take a 41-0 lead midway through the quarter, and preserved the shutout by stopping the Raiders after they

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Meetings: Continued from Page 1 according to school officials. However, the decision was decried by South Fulton political and community leaders. Some board members saw the move to new headquarters as the opportunity to begin holding its monthly meetings at the central location. However, it appears the majority of the seven-member board supports continuing to rotate meetings between the Sandy Springs site and a site to be determined in South Fulton. The final vote is scheduled for the Dec. 3 school board meeting. The issue of rotating sites did not sit well with Alpharetta board member Katie Reeves and Sandy Springs member Gail Dean, who were the only two votes against placing the issue on the Dec. 3 agenda. During a contentious meeting on Nov. 12 and again on Nov. 21, both urged their peers to allow the issue to be considered at least 30 days prior to a final decision. Dean said the new headquarters is centrally located, and is the logical choice for board meetings. “The reason we are moving the office to a more central location is because two-thirds of our population is north of the city of Atlanta,” said Dean,

whose district includes Sandy Springs and part of South Fulton. “We just spent quite a bit of taxpayer money to do that, [and] then to turn around and have half the meetings in the South is not doing what we [intended].” Board President Linda Schultz supports the rotation schedule, saying the board should be accessible to all of its constituents. “We did not, in my opinion, make those purchases to benefit the board meetings – our board meetings can be held anywhere,” said Schultz. “[They should be] wherever we can reach out to the community. We are not charged with making it convenient for staff.” However, the audience at board meetings is primarily school staff, as opposed to community members. “Records aren’t kept on meeting attendance, but on average, the [public] crowd varies from a handful of people to about 20 people depending on interest in the agenda topics,” said Susan Hale, district spokesperson. Beginning in 2006, the school system began video streaming its meetings live over the Internet, and video and audio recordings of the meetings are posted online within 24 hours and replayed on the system’s cable channel, FCSTV. Reeves pointed out eight high schools in Fulton County

schools are located north of the Chattahoochee River, compared to two in Sandy Springs and five in South Fulton. With the planned closing of Milton Center (formerly Milton High School) next year, there will be no administrative centers located north of the river, she said. “Just because we call [the Sandy Springs site] ‘north,’ doesn’t mean I consider it north, and certainly the thousands of people who live in North Fulton do not consider it a north location,” said Reeves. “I’m trying to figure out if people who live north of the [Chattahoochee] river actually count.” Reeves said she would never push for a board meeting

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Just because we call [the Sandy Springs site] ‘north,’ doesn’t mean I consider it north.” Katie Reeves Alpharetta School Board Member

in the city of Milton because of its extreme north location. But she hopes the board will consider a more central location as opposed to a far southern site. Schultz said no decisions have been made over location or timing, and it will be discussed over the next year. “Several locations were

discussed, including the future South Learning Center located on Flat Shoals Road. I would like to provide our staff some guidance regarding our future meeting locations as they plan for [new buildings]…however, the timing of the decision will be decided by the majority of the board.”

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Fire: Continued from Page 4 recovered. There is no cause for the fire identified yet. The community has already begun mobilizing to help the family, which is staying in a hotel. The Milton Love Project, which aims to spread love and support throughout the community, quickly placed heart-shaped signs in the

front lawn of the home. A Facebook page titled “Crain Family Updates” was started to help organize and get updates on the family, as well as help gather needed supplies – clothing, food and, most important, a temporary home. One local school, Home Sweet Homeschool in Alpharetta, has started accepting donations to help the family. Called “Operation Crain Christmas Blessings,” toys and other donations can be made.

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but a high snap sailed over the holder. With a running clock in the final period, the Raiders ran only six plays from scrimmage before time ran out. “I’m proud of this group,” Dukes said. “They won eight

games in a row, are region champions and won a playoff game. “But we ran up against a tough, talented, well-coached team,” he said. “We just had to play better and we didn’t.” Through two rounds of the

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, December 5, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, December 16, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-13-02/CLUP-13-09/V-13-22 Windward Pod 66 Consideration of a request to amend the Windward Masterplan in order to permit single family “for-sale” residential. A request to change the Future Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Medium Density Residential” is also requested and a variance from the required 50’ undisturbed buffer required between commercial/office uses and residential property. The property is located between Edison Drive and Webb Bridge Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1113, 1180, 1176, 1243, 1179, 1242 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CU-13-10 Massey Pest Control Consideration of a conditional use request for a pest control business at 418 North Main Street. The property is located on the west side of North Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1180, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-13-01/CLUP-13-05/Z-13-03 Preston Ridge/Greenstone Properties Consideration of a request to change the Preston Ridge Master Plan by adding “for-sale” residential use (attached and detached)to Pod G. A request to rezone from O-I to CUP is requested as well as a change to the Future Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “High Density Residential”. The property is located at the northwest corner of Webb Bridge and Morris Road adjacent to Georgia 400. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1259, 1262, 1263, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-13-14 Murlie Drive Right of Way Abandonment (City Council Only) Consideration of abandonment of the Murlie Drive Right-of-Way. The property is located in Land Lot 801, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-13-13 Unified Development Code Consideration of amendments to the Unified Development Code in order to add R-4D detached residential zoning designation (for-sale housing). f. PH-13-03 Unified Development Code Consideration of amendments to the Unified Development Code in order to make technical corrections throughout the document such as references to the “Director”. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

AAAAAA playoffs, Alpharetta is the only team with a win against a Gwinnett opponent. Gwinnett teams are 8-1 against opponents from North Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee and East Cobb, winning those eight games by an average of 28 points. Alpharetta won 4123 in the first round against South Gwinnett, the No. 4 team out of Region 8. In the first round, Collins Hill trampled Walton 41-7, while Peachtree Ridge, the No. 4 team from Region 7, crushed Region 5 champion Lassiter 59-20. Collins Hill tied for first in Region 7 with North Gwin-

nett and Norcross, who are all in the quarterfinals along with Dacula, which knocked off Peachtree Ridge last week. The Raiders will graduate some talented seniors, including receivers Clements and Andre Harton on offense, and linebacker Bruce Grauss and most of the secondary (DeAndre Watkins, Jay Youngblood and Chase Stratton, with the latter two accounting for the two interceptions). But most of the offensive starters return, along with ace pass rusher Andrew Butcher, who played against Collins Hill but was hampered by an injury.

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and if it is heated beyond its cooking temperature, its vapors can ignite. This is a fire danger separate from the burn danger inherent in the hot oil. Overheating can occur if temperature controls, which are designed to shut off the fryer if the oil overheats, are defective, or if the appliance has no temperature controls. Propane-fired turkey fryers are designed for outdoor use, particularly for Thanksgiving, by which time both rain and snow are common in many parts of the country. If rain or snow strikes exposed hot cooking oil, the result can be a splattering of the hot oil or a conversion of the rain or snow to steam, either of which can lead to burns. The frozen turkey may splatter hot oil, which could cause a serious injury. The approximately 5 gallons of oil in these devices introduce an additional level of hazard to deep fryer cooking, as does the size and weight of the turkey, which must be safely lowered into and raised out of the large quantity of hot oil. Many turkeys are purchased frozen, and they may not be fully thawed when cooking begins. As with a rainy day, a defrosting turkey creates the risk of contact between hot cooking oil. There is a new outdoor turkey cooking appliance that does not use oil. NFPA believes these should be considered as an alternative. NFPA understands that this appliance will be listed by a recognized testing laboratory. NFPA continues to believe that turkey fryers that use oil, as currently designed, are not suitable for acceptably safe use by even a well-informed and careful consumer. Consumers may find packaging of turkey fryers displaying independent product safety testing labels. NFPA is familiar with the details of these test standards and does not believe that they are sufficiently comprehensive.

gia. But there is a logjam when the LPNs graduate, because their applications for a license once they have graduated nursing school are weeks if not months being processed. “These nurses should get a license to work in10 days, but it takes 30 to 60 days to get it done,” Kemp said. “If I could have 3 percent to 5 percent of my budget back, it would help a lot. “Modernizing the system would save cities and counties thousands of dollars and get people

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DEATH NOTICES Charles Aton, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away November 17, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Dorothy Berryman, 71, of Sandy Springs, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. William Cash, 72, of Cumming, passed away November 17, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jean Cherof, 92, of Marietta, passed away November 18, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Rabie Cook, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Betty Jean Dempsey, 79, of Cumming, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Robert Frost, 69, of Roswell, passed away November 11, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. John Hardy, 77, of Roswell , passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

John Thomas Harrison, 73, of Cumming, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Michael Hitchuk, 60, of Roswell, passed away, November 14, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Earl Kramer, 85, of Roswell, passed away November 12, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Gerard Leone, 70, of Roswell, passed away November 8, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lawrence Costanzo, 74, of Johns Creek, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Coy Lee Crocker, Jr., 44, of Alpharetta, passed away November 12, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Joy B. Debus, 86, of Roswell, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Reba Marks, 89, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away November 17, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Eugene Mayo, 70, of Lilburn, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Ralph Merriman, 82, of Milton, passed away November 18, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Terry Morris, 69, of Alpharetta, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Caryl Lewis Nielsen, 79, of Canton, passed away November 18, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Mary Emma Plummer, 71, of Gainesville, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Sonny Rincon, 50, of Cumming, passed away November 12, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lottie Ann Rollins, 76, of Cumming, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Elizabeth Rose, 71, of Marietta, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. William Charles Schiefelbein, 74, of Suwanee, passed away November 18, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Joanne Sellers, 81, of Atlanta, passed away November 6, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Darryl Silver, 67, of Suwanee, passed away November 6, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Brenda Smith, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away November 15, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Kurt Soloway, 79, of Atlanta, passed away. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Estlene Stanford, 86, of Cumming, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Betty Storey, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Norman Frederic Thomson, 70, of Athens, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Willie Frank Tinsley, 77, of Cumming, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Ethel Webb, 92, of Rome, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Avary White, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away November 104, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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