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City breaks ground on new library Will open in 2015 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

First day of spring Children at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church day school charged into their new playground on the first day of spring, March 21. See story, page 33. Photo by JONATHAN COPSEY

School board incumbents face scant opposition Only one of three open seats face challenge By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Two seats on the Fulton County Board of Education will re-

main unchanged for the next term as incumbents face no opposition in their North Fulton districts in the May 20 Wittschen primary election. The new four-year term

on the school board begins Jan. 1, 2015. Qualifying for candidates ended two weeks ago with no challengers to the District 2 seat held by incumbent Katie Reeves (Milton-Alpharetta) or the District 5 seat held by Linda McCain (Johns Creek). Only incumbent Julia Ber-

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System broke ground on the new Alpharetta Library March 25. The new 25,000-squarefoot library for Alpharetta is part of Phase I of the Library Building Program, currently underway. The library will be located in the Alpharetta City Center project in downtown Alpharetta, near the corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Thompson Street. The new library will have two floors and feature a 120-seat auditorium with computer rooms and meeting rooms. There will be a dedicated area for teens. The grand opening of the Alpharetta Library is expected in the second quarter of 2015. “It’s very exciting,” said Anne Haimes, interim director of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. In November 2008, Fulton County voters overwhelmingly passed the Library Bond Ref-

erendum. The plan will greatly enhance all of the county’s libraries, and includes eight new branch libraries: Alpharetta, East Roswell, Milton, Northwest Atlanta, Palmetto, Southeast Atlanta, StewartLakewood and Wolf Creek. East Roswell’s library began construction late last year. Milton’s will break ground this year. Green building design and sustainability are priorities for these library building projects, and the library system expects to achieve LEED Silver certification on all of the Phase I projects. Each library will reflect the culture and interests of its community. Cooper Carry, in association with Vines Architecture, is contracted with Fulton County to provide design and engineering services for the new library. Peter R. Brown/Moss Construction Inc. is contracted to provide construction management services on this project, and Heery/Russell is the program management team. For more about the public libraries and news on the construction, go to www.afpls.org.

The new Alpharetta public library broke ground March 25. The library is scheduled to be complete in the spring of 2015.

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MILTON, Ga. – Two people were arrested March 16 after allegedly spending the day breaking into vehicles in Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton. They were caught at the Target in Milton. An employee of Target told police she saw two people – a man and a woman – walking through the parking lot looking into vehicles and entering them. Video surveillance footage from the store confirmed this. An officer said he remembered the pair from an earlier incident at the Kroger on

DUIs & Drugs All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Domingo Justin Henare,

22, of Jonesboro was arrested March 1 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and display of license plate. ►► Brandi Michelle Harper, 28, of Springberry Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 2 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Jason C. Lockhart, 30, of Azalea Circle, Cumming, was arrested March 2 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for DUI and disorderly conduct. ►► Melanie Berry Fricks, 52, of Timber Point, Milton, was arrested March 2 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► David M. Youngblood Jr., 41, of Summerlin Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 3 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Eduardo Roel Jr., 21, of Eagles Mere Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 4 on Mayfield Road in Alpharetta

Crabapple Road and they were driving a gray Dodge truck with a University of Georgia “G” on the back window. Such a vehicle was found in the Target parking lot. Inside was the female suspect, Kayla Lynn Dobbs, 26, of Wilkie Road, Alpharetta. Dobbs denied knowledge of any stolen items or that her boyfriend Jared Robb Lively, 26, of Cumming was breaking into vehicles. Target video footage confirmed Dobbs entered into vehicles while Lively watched. Lively was found walking

on Ga. 9 near Deerfield Parkway. Inside the vehicle were cash and a passport that allegedly came from an incident earlier that day from the Chipotle on Windward Parkway when a ve-

for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Adam Lewis Burke Sobel, 26, of Cameron Forest Parkway, Alpharetta, was arrested March 5 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Juan Barroso, 33, of Findley Chase Court, Johns Creek, was arrested March 6 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Curtis Vincent Donatto, 59, of Rill Crest Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 6 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to change address on driver’s license. ►► Christina Lynn Branson, 22, of Cabots Cove Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving on wrong side of roadway and driving within a gore. ►► Jeffrey A. Gilley, 47, of Hyde Road, Cumming, was arrested March 8 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Charles John Deignan, 19, of Broadwell Oaks Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 28 on Mid Broadwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, underage

consumption of alcohol, disorderly conduct, too fast for conditions, failure to maintain lane, duty upon striking fixed object and operating an unsafe vehicle. ►► Mark Victor Oldfield, 55, of Wills Mill Road, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Noah Wyn Smith, 26, of Sherwood Way, Cumming, was arrested March 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, brake light requirements and failure to change address on driver’s license. ►► Jason John Gennero, 27, of Sengen Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested March 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, stop sign violation, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jeremy Mager Nolan, 30, of Mansfield was arrested Feb. 22 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Fabian James Ahmad, 25, of Westbury Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested March 7 on Weathervane Drive in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Victoria Ellen Durkan, 21, of Brook Hollow Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested March 2 on Kimball Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, sus-

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hicle was reported broken into. A Georgia ID card was found. The owner was contacted and claimed his vehicle was broken into at the Plato’s Closet on Ga. 9 in Roswell. Also found in the truck were prescription bottles with pills inside and baggies filled with suspected cocaine. Dobbs was charged with entering auto. Lively was charged with entering autos, possession of schedule II drugs, possession of schedule IV drugs and not keeping drugs in their original container. pended license and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Eugene Yusun Choi, 24, of Kia Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 2 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Wendy Lee Sharp, 39, of Morton’s Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested March 6 on Plantation Bridge Drive in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Emmaline C. Cull, 35, of Fairway Ridge Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Feb. 21 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Teresa Lynn Cox, 43, of Woodstock was arrested Feb. 25 on Hardscrabble Road in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Laura Beth Plank, 26, of Woodstock was arrested Feb. 26 on Mill Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Mark Robert Gores, 52, of Brookside Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and open container. ►► Rachel White Keach, 40, of Tynewick Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 6 on Willeo Road in Roswell for DUI, fail-

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Steal lobster but no lemon juice? JOHNS CREEK, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Someone really wanted lobster for dinner, when they attempted to steal $50 worth of the crustacean from a local store, March 7. Employees of the Publix on Haynes Bridge Road told police they saw a man and a woman walking through the store. The man had two packages of lobster tails under his arm. The couple was seen walking past the registers and out of the store without paying for the items. When they were confronted by employees, the couple dropped the lobster and ran to a nearby car, a black four-door vehicle.

Fake ID costs man $500 MILTON, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Milton man discovered March 7 his identity was used to open a fake account, costing him $500. The victim told police he

was checking his credit report when he discovered a Comcast account in his name by someone in Lithonia. They racked up $513 in charges after they failed to return equipment.

Drugs found near school MILTON, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drugs were found March 15 near Hopewell Middle School in Milton. According to police, two children were playing near the school property line when they came across a black bag beneath a tree. Inside the bag was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beats by Dreâ&#x20AC;? headphone case that contained a glass pipe, a grinder and marijuana.

Fake plates allow Easter egg thief to escape MILTON, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Someone stole more than $200 from the Milton Target March 3 and used a stolen license plate to hide their identity. Store employees said they spotted a woman exit the store with a shopping cart filled with items. She came to their attention because she had allegedly stolen items from the store in the past.

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A check of surveillance footage showed this woman had not paid for any of the items in her cart. She got into a white Volvo car and drove away. A check of the license plate number showed it belonged to a silver Mustang whose owner did not look like the woman. Among the items taken were a $99 rug, Easter decorations and Easter eggs.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new, 30-home development on Marietta Street was approved by the City Council March 24. The new development, sitting on just over 5 acres of land, is for 30 townhomes between Roswell Street and Old Milton Parkway. The original plans for the lot called for 32 homes in a cul-de-sac. However, city staff required the road be used as a cut-through to add a grid pattern to the downtown city area. This caused two homes to be dropped from the plans. The property was already zoned for all rental properties. The developer, Jeff Herman, said he wanted to build 2,500- to 3,500-square-foot homes in the $400,000 price range. However, he balked at a requirement from the city Planning Commission to limit the

number of rental units in the neighborhood to no more than 10 percent. “Right now, if I wanted to do rentals, I could do 50 apartments,” Herman said. Instead, he wanted that requirement left to the neighborhood’s homeowners’ association (HOA). Councilmembers D.C. Aiken and Jim Gilvin both said they did not want to see too many renters in the neighborhood, potentially dragging down property values. “That’s what I don’t want to happen,” Aiken said. “Owneroccupied properties have the owner taking care of them. Non-owner-occupied properties or rentals historically drive property values down.” In the end, it was unanimously agreed to increase the amount of rental properties to no more than 20 percent of the homes.

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Vote Key: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent Also at the meeting: It was decided by a unanimous vote to extend the city’s moratorium on most special events in Alpharetta. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the moratorium was in place to

help the city come up with new guidelines and fee structures to change the way special events are handled. The city spends money on manpower and road closures

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Alleged pervert caught on camera Victims snap pic of man ROSWELL, Ga. – Quick thinking and a ready camera phone led to the arrest of a Canton man who allegedly exposed himself to a mother and her daughters on Holcomb Bridge

Road March 14. The victims – a mother and her 13- and 14-year-old daughters – were in their car traveling on Holcomb Bridge Road. While they were stopped at the red light on Old Roswell Road, a man driving a dark Subaru pulled up next to them.

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According to the victims, the man had a towel covering his lap. He looked at them, removed his towel and KIEHL began to pleasure himself. The victim photographed the suspect’s car and tag number as it sped away. Alpharetta Police also had an incident involving the same man in 2012 – the victim also

snapped a picture of him inside his vehicle. On March 19, police arrested David Lee Kiehl, 53, of Canton, for child molestation (a felony) and public indecency. According to Fulton County records, Kiehl has a history of exposing himself in public, being arrested three times since 1997 for that and similar offenses. Police believe there may be other victims. They are encouraged to contact Roswell Detective Dana DeWeese at 770-640-4100.

Income tax cap passes General Assembly Goes before electorate in November ATLANTA – Senate Resolution 415, a constitutional amendment prohibiting the Georgia General Assembly from increasing the state income tax above a set maximum marginal rate, received final approval from the Georgia Senate on March 20, after passing the House on March 18, by a vote of 120 to 54. The resolution was proposed by Senate President Pro Tem David Shafer (R-Johns Creek), a longtime supporter of

tax reform, and carried in the House by Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City). “If approved by voters this November, Georgia will be the only Southeastern state that constitutionally prohibits income tax increases,” said Shafer. “This measure will help Georgia compete, attracting business and encouraging job formation.” Shafer praised Speaker Da-

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increasing the maximum state income tax rate?” If approved, the state income tax would be capped at the maximum marginal rate as of Jan. 1, 2015. The Georgia General Assembly would also be barred from imposing new state income taxes. The Senate first approved the resolution on Feb. 24 by a vote of 42 to 11. The resolution was co-sponsored by every member of the Senate Republican Caucus. —Jonathan Copsey

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Robert Montigel of Roswell announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s Montigel 6th Congressional District. Included in the 6th District are parts of North DeKalb, North Fulton and East Cobb counties. Montigel has lived in Roswell for more than 20 years. He has been married to his wife Maryann for 43 years and has two sons and two grandchildren. A small business owner with more than 40 years of business experience, Montigel received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lehigh University and master’s in business administration degree in finance from Columbia University. In a video posted on his webpage (montigelforcongress.com), the candidate said, “Congress is broken and our Congressman Tom Price

is one reason why. We need people in Congress free from special interests, thoughtful and willing to compromise. Together, we can begin to change Congress. I feel it is my duty to try.” Montigel has pledged not to accept any special interest money. He believes that with the help of social media and a network of supporters that his message of hope will reach the voters. He is a fiscal conservative but is concerned about social issues. He believes in the individual, but also social responsibility. He also believes that the country can reduce its deficit and eventually the national debt by focusing on all spending, including what the Simpson-Bowles Report called tax spending. This can be done while maintaining important programs such as Medicare and Social Security. Montigel can be reached via email at bob@montigelforcongress.com. His Facebook page is montigelforcongress.

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School board members question low enrollment forecast Growth projected to concentrate in South Fulton, Sandy Springs By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Board of Education members from North Fulton are questioning enrollment projections that forecast fewer than 800 new students into area schools over the next five years, saying the rise in new construction does not support the low numbers. By the 2018-19 school year, enrollment in North Fulton is projected to increase by 795 students, going from 50,201 students this year to 50,996 over five years. In contrast, South Fulton could add nearly 4,300 new students and Sandy Springs an additional 2,067 students in the same time frame. The five-year enrollment projections were released during a March 11 meeting of the Fulton Board of Educa-

tion and are used for future construction/renovation planning. “The enrollment drives so many of our processes, both within the general and capital [construction] fund,” said Patrick Burke, deputy superintendent of operations. “So think of [enrollment projections] as a chapter in a book, and an early chapter…we’ve got several chapters to go.” But for Fulton Board of Education members Katie Reeves of Alpharetta and Linda McCain of Johns Creek, this chapter is a bit thin. More than 4,000 housing units in various stages of development in North Fulton are currently being tracked by school planners. Adding to that, Reeves says are the many empty-nesters who are on the cusp of moving. “We have a large number

of neighborhoods with people who have kids in their 20s and they’ve been just waiting for the market to recover to sell their house,” said Reeves. “So I’m not sure the assumption of shrinking [growth] is entirely accurate.” For school system planners, it’s hard to argue with success. Since revising their forecasting methodology 14 years ago, the system has been extremely precise in projecting enrollment. Last year, system planners came within a tenth of 1 percent in projecting a population of just over 95,000 students this year. Yngrid Huff, director of planning for Fulton Schools, said the school system uses the SchoolSite forecasting model used in 170 school districts nationwide. The system looks at existing students as they move from grade to grade, residential development and land use, as well as student migration and private school returns. Enrollment is expected to slow in North Fulton through 2018, said Huff, particularly in the lower grades. “The annual growth of 282 students last year [in North Fulton schools] was the smallest growth the region has ex-

School: Continued from Page 1 nath, whose district covers the widest swath of North Fulton real estate from Sandy Springs to Johns Creek, will face a primary challenge from Kathleen “Kate” Wittschen of Roswell. Wittschen is a parent of two at Centennial High School and is seeking her first elected office. A native of Massachusetts, she has been involved in the PTA and has been an active volunteer in her children’s school since moving to Atlanta in 2000. She previously worked in the marketing and communications industry. Wittschen said she is running to provide a “fresh perspective” to the school board after 14 years of representation by the incumbent. “As a parent with students currently in our public schools, I will identify creative solutions for lingering problems and bring a sense of urgency to resolving them,” said Wittschen. Bernath has been a member of the school board since 2000, and has served terms as president and vice president of the school board. She is also the past president of the Georgia School

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22,555

22,281

22,820

265

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11,927

11,657

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50,278

50,996

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10,876

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35,143

38,548

4,277

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96,297

102,234

7,139

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*projected numbers perienced in the last 10 years,” said Huff. “Smaller incoming classes are replacing graduating classes, which causes the region to appear more stagnant in growth.” She noted total enrollment in kindergarten classes is 800 students smaller on average than the eighth, ninth, 10th and 11th grade classes. But Reeves maintains the Boards Association. During her tenure on the board, Bernath said she has focused on fiscal responsibility to allow Fulton Schools to weather the storm caused by the economic downturn. She believes the public’s support of four education tax initiatives (SPLOST) indicate their confidence on how education dollars are being spent. “I want to continue to be fiscally conservative with our funds, so we can continue to offer competitive pay to attract the best and brightest teachers and administrators,” said Bernath. Reeves has been a member of the Fulton School Board since 1999. She is the second longest-serving member of the board, behind only Linda Bryant of South Fulton who took office in 1993. Reeves’ district covers schools in the high school clusters for Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Cambridge and Milton. During her 15-year tenure on the board, Reeves has focused on curriculum issues, as well as new school construction to ease overcrowding. Since 1999, nearly 20 new schools have opened in North Fulton, as student enrollment grew from 65,000 to 95,000 across the system. McCain is the current vice president of the school board, and is in her first term of of-

sheer number of new housing developments raises concerns about the accuracy of the numbers over time. “We have a lot of unplanned-for growth that is coming down the pike, and I do believe our numbers, particularly our high school numbers are very low,” said Reeves. “I’m not sure I’m in total agreement [with the projections].”

I want to continue to be fiscally conservative with our funds, so we can continue to offer competitive pay to attract the best and brightest teachers and administrators.” Julia Bernath Incumbent fice. As she looks to her second term, McCain said the focus will remain on supporting schools as they move toward more flexibility. “It was very exciting to see some of the requests for flexibility that our schools developed along with their strategic plans,” said McCain. “I truly believe that governance works best when closest to the people it affects.” McCain’s district includes schools in the high school clusters of Northview, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee and Centennial.

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Naval Academy accepting applications for Summer STEM Program ATLANTA — Applications are now being accepted through April 15 for the United States Naval Academy Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Program. The Summer STEM Program is an overnight academic program designed for rising eighth-through 11th-grade students in good academic standing who have an interest in math and science. The program gives students the opportunity to experience real-life application of math and science principles through hands-on practical learning. Students will learn from Naval Academy professors in lab facilities

that provide a unique learning environment outside the traditional classroom. The academy’s current students, midshipmen, help run the Summer STEM Program and act as mentors to students. The Summer STEM Program is held in three sessions: June 2-7 for rising eighth- and ninth-graders; June 9-14 for rising 10th-graders and June 16-20 for rising 11th-graders. For more information about the Summer STEM Program and the application process, visit www.usna.edu/ Admissions/stem.html or call 410-2931858. —McKenzie Cunningham

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Alpharetta City Band seeks instrumentalists ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta City Band, a traditional concert band under the direction of Bill Haynes, invites adult musicians in Alpharetta and surrounding communities to join the group for a fun and stimulating musical experience. Founded in 1989, the ensemble is sponsored by the Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department and plays several concerts throughout the year. Rehearsals are held on most Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Crabapple Government Center, 2624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta. “The Alpharetta City Band has

become an integral part of the cultural arts community in North Fulton,” said Haynes, who has directed the group since 1999. The band’s repertoire includes a diverse selection of high school-level music spanning various genres and degrees of difficulty. The band welcomes musicians in all sections who can read music proficiently at the high school level or above. For more information about the Alpharetta City Band, including its 2014 rehearsal and performance schedule, visit www.alpharettaband.com. —Jonathan Copsey

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Atlanta Dance Theatre performs ‘Aladdin’ and ‘City Lights’ ROSWELL, Ga. — In two contrasting acts, the Atlanta Dance Theatre merges the enchanting ballet “Aladdin” with urban dance choreographed to the original music of majorlabel recording artist Nick. The opening act, “Aladdin,” was interpreted and choreographed by ADT Associate Director Shelley Grames. The enchanting story about the charming and quick-witted street urchin Aladdin and a Sultan’s beautiful daughter is told through the dazzling costumes and amazing dance talent of the ballet.

In part two, the more modern “City Lights” showcases the exclusive urban dance experience of collaborating ADT dancers, select Atlanta choreographers and Nick. Recording artist “Nick” is debuting his “City Lights” EP during the ADT performance. Nick and his music have been featured in Jezebel Magazine, the WE Network, Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards, Fox’s “Good Morning Atlanta” and CBS’s “Better Mornings Atlanta.” He is also an accomplished ballet dancer.

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Barnwell Elementary knows ‘Y’ it matters YMCA afterschool programs open to all who apply By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The annual YMCA fundraising campaign “Why It Matters” involves school children raising money for the afterschool programs and summer camps so all children can participate. Barbara Hartman is the Barnwell Elementary School site manager of afterschool programs, and she says 20 percent of the participants at her school are on scholarship. “We have a great afterschool program we call the Primetime Players. There are 126 kids. We do tutoring, we work with special needs kids and we can provide one-on-one tutoring with teachers,” Hartman said. “They get plenty of structured exercise too.” The Barnwell Primetime Players had a goal this year to raise $1,000 for scholarships for the Barnwell Elementary Prime Time Why It Matters’ fundraising party. They more than doubled that, collecting $2,600. “There are a lot of single

moms in the area, and these programs mean a great deal to them,” Hartman said. But as important as the money is for the YMCA’s scholarship program, it is important for the students who participate in the fundraising. “It teaches them they have a role in the community. They learn that it is important to work for someone other than yourself. And it teaches them about community service. All these are important lessons,” Hartman said. Friday, March 7, the students celebrated with the fundraising party. Why it Matters makes it possible for all those who seek to be involved in YMCA programs after school or at day camp to have that opportunity to do so whether they have the ability to pay,” said Scott Doll, executive director of the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA. A big part of the YMCA mission is to identify and involve those in need. “If affordability is one of the barriers to participation in one of our programs, we want to make that go away,” Doll said. Last year, Why It Matters provided more than $500,000 in assistance in the metro Atlanta area. That includes afterschool programs serving

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Sky Wash is under new management, and one thing that the car wash’s new management has set out to do is raise awareness of water issues around the world. New owner Jim Dudley has a track record of helping the needy. He is the founder of the Wash Away Thirst campaign. “We want our family and business to be different through our desire to live a more intentional life,” said Dudley. “Water is essential to our business and one of the biggest needs in our world today, so it’s obvious that we have a great platform for awareness and change.” The week of March 21-28 is dedicated to World Water Day, a day to raise awareness of the global need for clean water. Almost one billion people in the world lack access to clean drinking water, and 42,000 die every week as a result. In addition, 80 percent of all sickness and disease in developing nations is caused by unsafe drinking water.

To help with this, the Wash Away Thirst campaign aims to supply 100 water filters to those in need with the help of SERV International and Just One: Africa. “A water filter means life and a future,” said Amy Churchill, co-founder of Just One: Africa. “These families’ funds are so limited, they must choose between education, food and medicine. With clean water, they can sustain quality of life because they don’t have to choose. Sickness from waterborne disease becomes a nonissue. Children stay in school, parents work and family health increases dramatically – allowing them to thrive. There are not many things with such return on investment.” The professional car wash industry is striving to conserve water. While washing a vehicle

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Local nonprofit provides clean water for Kenyans By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — March 22 will mark the United Nation’s annual World Water Day, a day reminding us of the 780 million people in the world who do not have access to running water. However, this issue hits a bit closer to home because of the Alpharetta nonprofit organization Partners for Care, which plans to deliver 9,500 water packs to Kenyan natives by March 25. The water packs contort to body shapes and have straps on them so that women can carry their babies when walking back from the water source. This helps prevent spinal injuries and problems in the long run. In Kenya, more than half of the population does not have access to running water. Women and children walk long distances every day to find water and carry it back home (usually on their backs) to their families. Prior to water packs, Kenyans used Jerry Cans to carry water from water sources.

Unfortunately, these cans often were contaminated to begin with and engendered waterborne illnesses that impacted children, especially. However, the water packs provide clean water because they can be sanitized using solar energy, which kills off many bacteria, e-coli in particular. “We have always taught Kenyan natives solar sanitation,” said Partners for Care founder Connie Cheren. “Our whole goal is to create a culture of self-sustainability so they don’t have to rely on us for their health and can in turn make a difference for their own people.” To date, Partners for Care has hand-delivered 10,000 water packs in Kenya. The organization teamed up with Greif Inc., the largest manufacturer of packaging, to provide water packs for the Kenyans. PFC is also currently campaigning to raise money for 1,000 more water packs. “We solely rely on donations to provide for the Kenyans, and all proceeds go toward their needs,” Cheren said. “For every $10 donated to buy a water

For every $10 donated to buy a water pack, a family of four in Kenya can be provided with clean water.” Connie Cheren Partners for Care founder

pack, a family of four in Kenya can be provided with clean water.” The water packs have become a part of the culture in Kenyan slums. Many restaurants now hang up water packs so that people can have access to cold and clean water. “For the Kenyans, water from the water packs is their running water,” Cheren said.

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Milton hosts ‘Race to Nowhere’ showing Documentary highlights ‘highpressure’ schooling MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Community Alliance for Mental Wellness is sponsoring a viewing of “Race to Nowhere,” a must-see documentary for every parent raising school-aged children in the North Fulton community. “Race to Nowhere” is an award-winning documentary that highlights the unintended consequences of the pressurecooker culture. It features the heartbreaking stories of students across the country, revealing an education system in which overall workload and achievement expectations have become unreasonable and unmanageable. As a result, cheating has become commonplace, students have become disengaged, stress-related illness, anxiety, depression and burnout are rampant and young people are arriving at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. “Race to Nowhere” asks what can be done to change these results.

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The showings will be held March 30 at the Old Milton Theater. Tickets are $10 at the door. Students and staff admitted for free. Proceeds from the showing will go to Will to Live Foundation, a local foundation dedicated to preventing teen suicide by improving the lives and the “Will to Live” of teenagers everywhere through education about mental health and encouraging them to recognize the love and hope that exists in each other. For more information, go to www.will-to-live.org. —Jonathan Copsey

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The eighth annual It’s Just Hair will collect ponytails for people who have lost their own hair. Justin Hunt, pictured with his daughters, was the first grown man to take part in It’s Just Hair, donating his locks to charity to be made into wigs. This year, It’s Just Hair will be May 19 at Taylor Brooks Salon at 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Alpharetta. people in the U.S. Alopecia has no known cause or cure. “We became involved with this effort after Jenna was diagnosed with alopecia areata in 2004,” Diane Cooley said. “After losing approximately 50 percent of her hair, Jenna regrew it over a six-month period. Jenna continues to struggle with minor hair and eyebrow loss and most recently loss of eyelashes.” So the family started It’s Just Hair to collect hair to donate to others who have lost their own. Because, after all, it’s only hair. “The quality of the hair-

pieces provided by Locks of Love enables these children to have normal lives, including involvement in sports – even swimming – without the fear of the hairpiece coming off,” Cooley said. Locks of Love donations must be 10 inches in length and may be colored or permed but not bleached or chemically damaged. For more information on alopecia areata, go online at www.naaf.org. For more information or to take part, contact Cooley at itsjusthair@gmail.com or 678521-5639. —Jonathan Copsey

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From left are owner Adam Hyzdu, manager Eddy Woods, wait staff Harley Staniforth and owner Glenn Fionte.

Dal Cuore brings Italy’s flavor to Johns Creek Outdoor patio renovated in time for spring By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Nestled behind the QT and Waffle House on the corner of State Bridge and Jones Bridge roads in Johns Creek sits a taste of Italy with a dash of New York. Dal Cuore restaurant, located at 2100 Ray Moss Connector in Johns Creek, is an authentic New York-Italian restaurant featuring family recipes passed down for four generations. “My family owns several restaurants on Long Island, and through Dal Cuore, we’re bringing the taste of New York-

style Italian food here,” owner Adam Hyzdu said. Dal Cuore specializes in Sicilian-styled foods with fresh ingredients flown in daily. “Our olive oils and pasta come direct from Italy, and our sausage is flown in fresh from New York,” Hyzdu said. “This is true Italian food.” Hyzdu backs up his recipes with preparation from an experienced chef. “Alexander Kybett is from Spago in Beverly Hills and is one of the finest chefs in the country,” he said. From scarpariello campagnola, braised chicken with sausage, garlic, calabrian peppers, potatoes and white wine, to fresh seared scallops flown in daily, Dal Cuore has something for everyone. “We want people to experience a true Italian meal, from the service to the food to the

atmosphere,” Hyzdu said. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 p.m. until “the last customer leaves,” Dal Cuore offers catering on and off site. “Right now, we’ve reserved Sundays through Tuesdays for catering events,” Hyzdu said. “But we’ll be opening to the public on Sundays starting on Easter. “And as a grand opening event, we’re serving a true Brooklyn family-style dinner along with our existing menu,” he said. Hyzdu said the outdoor patio was recently renovated and offers a true al fresco dining experience where customers can smell the fresh ingredients growing in the herb garden. For reservations or catering information, contact Hyzdu at 678-867-0854 or visit http:// www.dalcuorerestaurant.com.

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DaVinci’s Donuts creates innovative business Offers fully customizable doughnuts By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The newest business in Alpharetta is a bit artsy. You pick your palette, pick your toppings and get to work on that doughnut. DaVinci’s Donuts, newly opened March 19, is located at the corner of Ga. 9 and Old Milton Parkway. Melissa Rudd and her husband, Andrew, started the business with a simple idea. “The yogurt business was really popular,” Rudd said. “Let’s apply that to doughnuts.” The customer picks out a base, plain doughnut. Then toppings can be added – one type each of icing, topping and drizzle. With dozens of varieties to choose from, the combinations can be extensive. “It’s all about being creative

DaVinci’s Donuts 131 S. Main St. Alpharetta 678-392-2523 Closed Monday and artistic,” Rudd said. The couple came up with the idea when Andrew began thinking about starting their own business. But the question becomes, “What do you want to do?” “I would be really happy to make doughnuts for the rest of my life,” Rudd said. “I used to make them with my mom and my kids.” She started out making them in her garage, testing out recipes and flavors. The salted caramel is Rudd’s signature doughnut, she said. However maple and bacon as well as tiramisu are also popular. It is very much a family business, with three employees, consisting of the Rudds and another worker. There are five employees if you count the

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Andrew Rudd cuts the ribbon in the grand opening of DaVinci's Donuts. He is surrounded by family, city leaders and well-wishers. Rudds’ two young boys. “There are lots of things happening downtown,” said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle at the official opening of the business. “Lots of good changes are coming to Alpharetta.”

DaVinci’s Donuts opened March 19 to a large fanfare. The South Main Street business makes and serves gourmet doughnuts.

Consequences of Obamacare

Ever since it’s passage, supporters of Obamacare have made countless attempts to convince the American people of its viability, dismissing predictions of lost jobs, decreased hours, and rising costs, among others. Here in the Atlanta area, two of our largest employers are making major changes to their healthcare coverage that will impact thousands. Delta Airlines: In a letter to employees, Delta Air Lines revealed that the company’s heathcare costs will rise about $100 million dollars next year alone, in large part because of Obamacare. The airline said that in addition to several other changes, it would have to drop its specially crafted insurance plan for pilots because the “Cadillac tax” on luxurious health plans has made them too expensive. UPS: Fifteen thousand employee’s spouses will no longer be able to use UPS’s healthcare plan because they have access to coverage elsewhere. The “costs associated with the Affordable Care Act have made it increasingly difficult to continue providing the same level of

healthcare benefits to our employees at an affordable cost. I don’t think anyone would disagree that our healthcare situation in the U.S. needed upgrading, however, it seems that the repercussions of the “Affordable Care Act” has set in place consequences that will have major effects on us all. We’ve already seen our premiums start to rise and many companies are discontinuing coverage for retirees.

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Norman’s Landing donates to United Way FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Norman’s Landing presented a check for $1,841 to the United Way on Feb. 2. The funds were raised from the restaurant’s quarterly ping pong tournament and donations. On March 25 and March 26, the Spring Ping Pong Tournament will take place at the restaurant at 7 p.m. Singles play will be March 25, while doubles take place on March 26. Cost is $20 per person and includes a T-shirt. Call 770-886-0822 for more information.

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Once Upon a Child moves

Bethany Village under new owners MILTON, Ga. — Cincinnati, Ohio-based Phillips Edison-ARC Grocery Center REIT II announced the acquisition of its first grocery-anchored shopping center, Bethany Village. Bethany Village, 13800 Ga. 9 and Bethany Bend in Milton, is an 81,674-square-foot Publix-anchored shopping center. “Anchored by a leading grocer and backed by solid real estate fundamentals, Bethany Village sets the example for the types of properties we will look to acquire. It serves as a great foundation as we continue to build our portfolio based on tenant, geographic, industry, lease term and credit diversification,” said Jeff Edison, chief executive officer of Phillips Edison-ARC.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Once Upon a Child has a new address. The business, which sells and purchases gently used and new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment and other children’s merchandise, moved from their location at Roswell Market Place to 580 East Crossville Road, Suite 370 in Roswell. Visit www.onceuponachildroswell.com or call 678-461-8450 for more information.

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Steve Bailey joins Harry Norman Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Harry Norman, Realtors welcomed Steve Bailey as a realtor in its Johns Creek and Duluth offices. Bailey, a native of Georgia, can be reached at 678-687-9127 or by visiting www. stevebailey.harrynorman.com.

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CUMMING, Ga. — The Harry Norman, Realtors Forsyth County office has been recognized as Harry Norman’s “Highest Increase in Closed Units and Sales Volume” for 2013. The office has only been open for two years, but within that time, it has expanded from eight agents to 61 agents with 125 current listings. For more information, call 770-497-2000 or visit www.HarryNormanForsyth.com.

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Dahlberg Chiropractic opens in Roswell

Old world furniture in a new location

ROSWELL, Ga. — Dahlberg Family Chiropractic is officially open. On March 14, the new business run by Dr. Amy Dahlberg and Adam Dahlberg invited the community to 9410 Willeo Road, Unit B in Roswell for their ribbon-cutting ceremony. “It is my honor to serve you and your family through chiropractic care,” said Amy Dahlberg. “Especially with our special focus on children and their care for long-term healthy playing.” For more information, call 770-212-9414 or visit www.dfchiropractic.net.

ROSWELL, Ga. — The European Antique Pine Warehouse and Barn Doors, makers of custom tables, doors and other furniture, has moved to historic Roswell. Headed by Michael and Kim Griffin, the business builds reproduction pine furniture with Old World building techniques, including dovetailed joints and hand-carved embellishments. The new location is 1110 Alpharetta St. in Roswell. Visit www.europeanantiquepine.com or call 770645-8762 for more information.

MILTON, Ga. — Wayne and Nancy Sault have opened Brightway Insurance in Milton. In January, the Milton couple opened their doors to the agency that shops over 100 top-rated insurance carriers to create a customized package for customers. Located at 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 723 in Milton, they can be reached at 770-375-2001 or on the Web at www.BrightwayInsuranceMilton.com.

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Ace Hardware store opens in Crabapple ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The new Ace Hardware Crabapple store, located at 12350 B-1 Arnold Mill Road, opened its doors March 11. Ace Hardware Crabapple is the first store opened by local residents and owners Herb and Gwen Velazquez. The store has been designed to reflect the needs of the Crabapple community, including solutions to everyday home improvement needs, as well as an extensive array of high-quality products in categories such as paint, lawn and garden. The grand opening will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 11. It will feature special sales, discounts, giveaways and promotional activities. Ace Hardware Crabapple is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 470-2687862.

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Home buyers wait on value to pounce Make your small business more effective Have you been keeping abreast of all the things happening with new technology? Are you trying to leverage technology to make your small business more effective and efficient? Data analytics, cloud computing, social media and mobile access to everything is transforming the way we do business. If you aren’t onboard with all of this, you may be missing a big opportunity to grow your small business. Data analytics allows you to take a large amount of data and quickly turn it into actionable information. Knowing who your top spending customers are, understanding what is selling and what is not and evaluating all aspects of your business operations can help you make better decisions. Using cloud computing, also known as software-as-a-service, can put high-end technology solutions at your fingertips at the fraction of the cost of installing, configuring and maintaining computer-based software. With so many social media sites, there is a lot of confusion going on. My advice: go to

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where the masses have gone. Evaluate the top social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube, and make a decision on how you are going to use social media in your small business. And if you haven’t noticed, smartphones and tablets have surpassed computers and print media as the No. 1 vehicle to get, share and distribute information. Mobility is here to stay. As a small business owner, you should seriously evaluate data analytics, cloud computing, social media and mobile access, as they could be a game changer for your small business.

While inventory of homes will rise seasonally, we still have yet to see any substantial increase in the number of homes for sale in North Fulton and Forsyth County. In fact, currently North Fulton inventory is down about 11 percent from this time last year and up only a modest 3 percent in Forsyth County. The lower inventory is leading to lower unit sales. Comparing February of this year to last, the number of home sales declined by 3.8 percent in North Fulton and 16.5 percent in Forsyth. This is a telling statistic. Buyers are waiting for what they like, and what they like is value. Buyers will pay top price but only if the home offers what it should for top price. Here is more proof: 30 percent of all homes sold in both North Fulton and Forsyth County last month went under contract in less than two weeks. Those homes were in the right condition and were priced correctly. Further, we know buyers will pay those prices because average sales prices are up 11 percent in Forsyth County over last February. For the same period in North Fulton

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prices are flat, but we haven’t yet seen the jump in new construction in North Fulton that we have seen in Forsyth. That is coming this spring. With the rise in new construction, inventory buyers may be attracted to the “shiny and new” that builders offer. But home sellers can compete with new construction by offering compelling features and good value. Where a seller can compete with new construction well is lot size, finished basements, outdoor features, landscaping, staging and an established community. Put all the pieces in place, offer that package and home buyers will come to you.

Buyer’s or seller’s market? The real estate market in metro Atlanta has shifted dramatically in the past 18 months. And that shift has brought both buyers and sellers an unprecedented opportunity to achieve the American dream. Determined buyers are able to buy, and motivated sellers are able to sell, but the question is always asked: Is this a buyer’s market of a seller’s market? I believe the answer to both questions is “Yes!” Yes, this is a buyer’s market because: There is an ample supply of reasonably priced homes currently available in the Atlanta area, resale homes are still a bargain compared to their pre-recession levels, sellers in many areas are still willing to

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cooperate with buyers by offering to assist with closing costs and other expenses that can prevent a buyer from purchasing a home, interest rates for long-term home loans are still at historically low levels, allowing buyers to lock-in a rate that will reward them monthly for decades to come, and there is substantial value in the financing of their home. And at the same time, yes, it’s a seller’s market because:

The number one problem in the Atlanta real estate market for the past five years has been the sea of foreclosures that decimated property values, home selling prices have increased by more than twenty percent in the past eighteen months, and there is a dramatic decline in the inventory of homes for sale in the metro area. But now, home prices are rising and sellers are getting above appraisal value for their homes again. So what does all this mean? Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? It appears to me that both sides of the transaction are benefiting from the current state of our economy. And from this perspective, it actually seems to be getting better on a monthly basis.

Caregiver service opens in Johns Creek Business: TRUMARK Home Care Inc. Opened: January Owners: Rhonda Polhill and Kelly Hall What: TRUMARK Home Care provides caregivers and companions for all ages in your home, in the hospital or any facility you may need caregiver services. Care is provided by licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants

or certified nurses’ aides and caregivers. Where: 11555 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 100 in Johns Creek Hours: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call: 678-597-3065 Email: Kelly@trumarkhomecare.com Website: www.trumarkhomecare.com

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First is a performance of a choreographed interpretation of the classic tale “Aladdin.” Then, following intermission, an urban dance performance of “City Lights,” featuring an original soundtrack by an Atlanta recording artist. Show times vary. March 28 – 29. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 404-438-3028 or visit atlantadancetheatre.org.

THEATER » ACT1 THEATER'S ‘THE MONEY IN UNCLE GEORGE'S SUITCASE’

When Uncle George invites his whole family up for a weekend of fun at his rustic cabin, he actually wants them together so he can read his will. But between the bequeathing and his rambling stories, George drops the bomb that somewhere on the property is a suitcase holding four hundred and eighty thousand dollars. What follows is a hilarious farce of pettiness, slander, and greed. But George's gift is much more important than mere money, even though the relatives don't see it that way - at first. 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Through March 30. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-8989 or visit act1theater.com.

‘ALADDIN’ AND ‘CITY LIGHTS’

The Atlanta Dance Theatre presents a two part show.

Stone Mountain Bluegrass Festival and Artists Market. This two-day festival is the best recipe for a New Southern Tradition. Mixing bluegrass musicians and self-taught southern artists and artisans is a combination worth savoring. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 29 – 30. 922 Main St., Stone Mountain. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit stonemountainvillage.com.

‘CINDERELLA’

A new production of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella” will be presented by the Gwinnett. Ballet Theatre at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. The story of a girl and a glass slipper, set to the music of Respighi. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on March 29 and 2:30 p.m. on March 30. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please visit gwinnettcenter.com for ticket information.

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO Bassist extraordinaire, composer, arranger, educator, curator and administrator, Christian McBride, has been one of the most important and most omnipresent figures in the jazz world for 20 years. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 29. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

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'1001 NIGHTS'

"1001 Nights: A Love Story About Loving Stories," presented by the Flying Carpet Theatre Company and the Center for Puppetry Arts, is a story of a princess who saves a kingdom with cliffhanges and catchy tunes.Show times vary. Through April 6. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Sptring St., Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.

SPRING FESTIVAL ON PONCE

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Spring Festival on Ponce on April 5 – 6, 2014. Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, children’s area, live acoustic entertainment and local food and beverage concessions including gourmet food trucks. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists to benefit the local community. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 5 - 6. 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave., Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visitfestivalonponce.com.

Named by the Southeastern Tourism Society as one of the top events for March 2014, The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Fifth Annual

Join in in creating a woodland from cardboard at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Bring empty cardboard boxes or tubes and other recyclable items to CNC on spring break week, where everyone will work to raise a thriving forest ecosystem from everyday items. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. March 31 - April 2. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center presents a day of farm animals, crafts and learning. Noon – 4 p.m. March 29. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL

Join the more than 20,000 people who attend the Atlanta Film Festival each year and enjoy an incredible variety of documentaries, shorts, narratives, animated films and more. As an Academy Award qualifying festival, this is your chance to be among the first people in the world to see the short films that could be nominated for best picture. 6 p.m. March 28 through April 6. 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. North, Atlanta. Please call 678-929-8103 or visit atlantafilmfestival. com.

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TASTE OF WEBB BRIDGE

The tenth annual Taste of Webb Bridge will host 25 local restaurants, a cake walk and entertainment by WBMS students. 5:30 – 8 p.m. April 1. Webb Bridge Middle School, 4455 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta. Please visit tasteofwebbbridge.com.

GREAT BRITISH CAR FAYRE

A warm and friendly gathering of British car and motorcycle enthusiasts will join downtown Alpharetta’s delightful setting. Join in for family fun, food and British cars of all shapes and sizes. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 29. Milton Ave. and Main Street, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

‘OLIVER’

Mello-Drama Productions presents “Oliver” at the Cumming Playhouse, the classic musical based on the novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. Show times vary. March 27 – April 19. 101 School Street, Cumming. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit playhousecumming.com.

FARM DAY WITH THE ART BARN

ATLANTA SCIENCE FESTIVAL EXPLORATION EXPO

STONE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AND ARTISTS MARKET

will host their 23rd annual “Tossed Out Treasures,” the ultimate flea market at Tom Jumper Chevrolet. The sale is touted as having the ultimate bargains on high end treasures including home décor, jewelry, silver, sports equipment, art, furniture, clothing and more. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 28 – 29. 7200 Roswell Road, Atlanta. Please call 404-983-7406 or visit sandyspringssociety.org.

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EVENTS » Explore your inner scientist at the Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo. This family-friendly event offers non-stop events, experiments, exhibits, games and entertainment. Open to the public, admission is free. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 29. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 770-332-4992 or visit atlantasciencefestival.org.

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CAFFEINE AND OCTANE

This gathering of all different types of cars, from new to vintage, foreign to domestic, and stock to ultra-modified, this morning is for car and coffee enthusiasts alike. 8 - 11 a.m. April 6. 12600 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Please visit caffeineandoctane.com.

RACES & BENEFITS » CHASTAIN CHASE

The Chastain Chase 6k will wind through beautiful and historic Chastain Park. The event benefits the Cancer Support Community Atlanta (an affiliate of Northside Hospital) and will fund support and education programs for cancer patients in the area. Event begins and ends at Road Runner Sports. 8 a.m. April 6. 3756 Roswell Road Northeast, Suite 16, Atlanta. Please call 404-843-1880 or visit cscatlanta.org.

RUN THE RIVER 5K/10K

Experience Spring along the Chattahoochee and enjoy a flat, fast, scenic course. 10k begins at 8 a.m, with 5k and the Fun Run following. March 29. St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. Please call 404-408-8508 or visit runtheriver.org.

JAZZ ORGANIST TONY MONACO

Tony Monaco, jazz organ virtuoso, will be playing at the Velvet Note. Monaco's electric organ playing will please the ear of any jazz aficionado. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 28. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

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Help to choose a great way to live The number of facilities and residents served in personal care homes has ballooned and so has the diversity of needs. Some homes cater to those who have trouble cooking or doing their own laundry; while others to those with dementia, loss of mobility and even more serious issues. Personal care the way it used to be is the way it can be again for one inclusive fee. Simplify your life and learn the questions to ask to make sure that all needs are covered. With one inclusive fee, confirm that there are no needed additional fees. What does the inclusive fee cover? Are there topics of fees that are not covered that need to be considered? And, do not forget to ask about time… If you elect to go with an inclusive fee, confirm how long the inclusive fee is guaranteed? If you are looking at an inclusive fee, make sure that the meals are included! Not just one meal but three balanced meals per day and that your loved one will be able to eat them! Is there a special menu needed? Is there a special way that the meal needs to be served: restaurant-table-top style, buffet, roomservice, staff-fed? How does your loved one need to make sure that they are nourished. Are snacks included? If so, how many and what kind: fruit, bars,

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Milan Eye Center chosen to be the first to use the Ziemer Laser What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery? Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract. The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of biological changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye. As your lens ages, light from the outside worlds becomes more and more distorted as it enters your eye. Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experiencing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation. The treatment for cataracts involves a painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure with a success rate approaching 99.5%. What is laser cataract surgery? With traditional cataract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools. Laser cataract surgerythe next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser offers a greater amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading improved visual outcomes and more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon can offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure. Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result. Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the precise laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery? In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld instruments including blades

performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosecond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades. The most familiar use of femtosecond laser technology is LASIK. Femtosecond lasers represent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013. What should I expect on the day of surgery? Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6

laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seamlessly during the cataract surgery process. You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in surgery. There is no pain, needles or stitches as part of the procedure. What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours. Generally, patients experience no pain after surgery.

Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery? Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract and type of lens implant that you desire. Most patients are candidates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6 laser. How long has the procedure been performed? Thousands of cataract procedures have been successfully

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XL212 holds 2014 year-end awards Alpharetta | Cumming | Dunwoody | Johns Creek Serving the Atlanta community since 1968.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On March 10, XL212 hosted a year-end awards banquet to recognize and honor basketball players from all over the North Fulton and Forsyth area. The following awards were presented: • Girls’ Academic Player of the Year: Jade Davis – St. Francis • Girls’ Underclassman of the

Year: Jenna Staiti – West Forsyth • Girls’ Player of the Year: Andreona Keys – Roswell • Girls’ Coach of the Year: Eric Herrick – North Forsyth • Boys’ Academic Player of the Year: Roger Rickman – Fellowship Christian • Boys’ Underclassman of the Year: Kobi Simmons – St. Francis

• Boys’ Player of the Year: Marcus Sheffield – Chattahoochee • Boys’ Coach of the Year: Cabral Huff – St. Francis The banquet kicked off the inaugural North Metro Senior All-Star Basketball Experience, a week of skill competitions, ending with an all-star game. —McKenzie Cunningham

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XL212 and the North Fulton Chamber JCYFA announce Student Athletes of the Month offers youth football, cheer programs ALPHARETTA, Ga. – XL212 and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce have named Isabel Formby and Jonathan Mock as Student Athletes of the Month for March. This award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of deserving student athletes in the greater North Fulton area. Recipients are chosen from nominations made by area athletic directors and coaches based on exceptional athletic accomplishments, extraordinary academic prowess and a commitment to civic action. Formby, a senior tennis player at North Springs Charter High School, was awarded the Female Student Athlete of the Month. A four-year varsity tennis player at the No. 1 singles spot, Formby maintains a 98.667 grade point average

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in school, has taken 13 AP courses and has an ACT score of 34. She is active in her school and community, participating in student government, Interact Club, National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Trees Atlanta and helping local wheelchair tennis players. She has been accepted to Georgia Tech’s engineering program, the University of Georgia’s honor program and Grinnell College. Formby was joined at the awards presentation by her parents, Julia and Kevin Formby, tennis coach Tonique Fraiser and North Springs Athletic Director Tommy Amoroso. Mock, a senior lacrosse player from Johns Creek High School, was named the Male Student Athlete of the Month. The captain of the lacrosse

team maintains a 4.27 grade point average, has an SAT score of 1880 and an ACT score of 29. He is a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader, a member of the Theological Foundations for Leaders at Perimeter Church and is a youth lacrosse coach and referee.

“He is a true leader and team player,” said coach Barny Marchand. “He has a positive attitude, a great work ethic, is coachable, and is a ‘we’ player, not a ‘me’ player.” Mock was joined at the awards presentation by his parents, Brian and Jana Mock, and Marchand.

problem when groups from outside the city come in to hold events. “We are trying to minimize the number of events that are coming from outside Alpharetta that have limited benefit on the city,” Drinkard

said. This also becomes a problem for residents who see their neighborhood streets shut sometimes every weekend in the year for events. “The demand keeps growing,” Drinkard said. “At some

point, we can’t support it anymore.” Council decided to extend the moratorium until April 22 for all new events. However, events that have happened prior in the city may apply to be held.

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Isabel Formby and Jonathan Mock are the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Student Athletes of the Month.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Youth Football Association (JCYFA) is now registering elementary-age children for their 2014 fall season. JCYFA offers tackle football for rising third-, fourth- and fifth-graders, flag football for kindergarten through fourth-graders and cheerleading for kindergarten through fifth grades. JCYFA is celebrating its ninth season of successful youth sports programs. The association has grown rapidly and owes its great success to parent volunteers, coaching staff and student athletes. The fall football and cheer programs are a great way for children to develop how to work together as part of a team, exercise, have fun and establish new friendships. Teams fill up fast. Register online at www.JCYFA.com. —Jonathan Copsey

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Arrests:

Roswell for DUI, failure to signal and possession of marijuana.

Continued from Page 2 ure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Stephen F. Clarke, 55, of Cashiers Way, Roswell, was arrested March 8 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cary Malheiros Burchett, 31, of San Antonio, Texas, was arrested March 9 on Holcomb Bridge Road in

Drug arrests ►► Nicholas Blaine, 18, of

Laurel Grove Drive, Milton, was arrested March 2 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Alexandria Marie Raffa, 19, of Shallowford Road, Roswell, was arrested March 5 on Mansell Road in Roswell for

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR DATA ARCHIVING RFP 14-111 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals for DATA ARCHIVING from qualified firms to provide more secure and reliable archiving of City of Alpharetta data at a remote location outside of the State of Georgia The Request for Proposals document will be available online Thursday, March 27, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, then choose the Bids Online tab. Proposals will be due on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

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Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com | Recycled paper possession of marijuana and violation of a limited license. ►► Enrique M. Agreda-Medina, 39, of Canton was arrested Feb. 27 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, no license and seatbelt violation. ►► Brian Neil Garrison, 25, of Lawrenceville was arrested March 2 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, wanted person and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Itzel Martinez-Perez, 21, of Pruitt Road, Cumming, was arrested March 7 on Mansell Court in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Edward Lee Darrius, 22, of Lawrenceville was arrested March 5 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and suspended registration. ►► Michael Patrick Fletcher, 23, of Decatur was arrested March 3 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Shatannia Valentae Barnes, 21, of Norcross was arrested

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March 3 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Ngoc Bao Kim, 19, of Conyers was arrested Feb. 19 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Denee Macquel Brown, 23, of Birch Rill Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 20 on Azalea Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Roman Eduardovich Banada, 21, of Citrus Heights, Calif., was arrested Feb. 22 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of heroin, obstruction of an officer and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. ►► Christopher Jermaine Potts, 20, of Sandy Springs was arrested Feb. 23 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and headlight requirements. ►► Darrell Antwon Fields, 19, of Raintree Drive, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 26 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Antwan Valenta Smith, 24, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested March 3 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and parents are child care. For those families, the YMCA can take care of their children from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. if need be. While the YMCA pursues state and federal grants, Why It Matters is the cornerstone for making

wanted person.

►► William T. Massey, 35, of

Village Green Circle, Roswell, was arrested March 4 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Benjamin Patrick Atkins, 22, of Streamside Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 4 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and suspended registration. ►► Eric James Verdi, 20, of Fairview Bluff, Alpharetta, was arrested March 8 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and tag light requirement. ►► Seymour Burress, 58, of Lilburn was arrested March 8 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and tag light requirement. ►► Maxwell Joseph Friedman, 22, of Weatherwood Circle, Milton, was arrested March 5 on Weatherwood Circle in Milton for possession of heroin and possession of drug-related items. ►► Laura Margaret Gaddis, 20, of Canton was arrested March 6 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drugrelated items. those programs possible so that the doors are always open for those services. “This keeps those doors open. And it is not just children. But it extends to seniors on fixed incomes, youth sports and swim lessons,” Doll said.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 3, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. The Planning Commission will hold a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 28, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-14-05/CLUP-14-03/V-14-06 Winthrope Park Townhomes Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 6 acres from C-2 to R8A in order to develop 47 townhomes. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow “High Density Residential” is also requested as well as a reduction in the required undisturbed buffer adjacent to the commercial property northeast of the site. A variance to allow a 20’ front setback along Main Street is also requested. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1124, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-14-02/CLUP—14-04/V-14-09 Broadwell House (City Council Only) Consideration of a request to rezone approximately .7 acres from SU/O-P to R8A in order to develop 6 for-sale condominium units. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow “High Density Residential” is also requested as well as a height variance from 35’ to allow 48’ and a minimum lot size of less than one acre. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1170, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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Annual gala showcases art, spring By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Springtime is upon us and what better way to revel in that than to stop and smell the flowers? For Johns Creek, they also took the time to check out some art. The annual “Art in Bloom” gala was held March 20 in support of the Johns Creek Arts Center. “To put this kind of an event on is an amazing feat,” said Gail Hisle, executive director of the Johns Creek Arts Center. “There are so many artists represented.” Both professionals and amateurs were given the chance to pick a painting and model flower displays from them. Some artists took inspiration while others chose to complement the paintings. The whole evening was a fundraiser for the JC Arts Center. A silent auction was held to raise money. “We rely on the community for support to enhance what

we do,” Hisle said. The Johns Creek Arts Center provides outreach and resources to those interested in the arts, including schools, the elderly and budding artists. “The arts are a vital part of the community,” she said. “They provide an economic impact and allow residents to see art without having to leave the city.” Designer Heather Bledsoe won the contest for best professional floral design with her panda-shaped arrangement. Despite entering into the contest four years running, this was the first time she won. “Every year, I came in second place for three years,” Bledsoe said. “I’m excited to see what next year will bring.” Angela Harvey came in first for the amateur contest. She said this was the first time she had entered her arrangements in any contest. The Johns Creek Arts Center is located at 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek and online at http://johnscreekarts.org.

Photos by KELLIE JUREKA

Gail Hisle, executive director of the Johns Creek Arts Center, helped put on the Art in Bloom event March 20. The gala raised money for the arts in Johns Creek.

A floral arrangement in the shape of a panda was made by artist Heather Bledsoe and inspired by the painting behind it. She won the competition for best design by a professional at the Art in Bloom gala March 20.

Professionals and amateurs both submitted work to the show.

Angela Harvey won the amateur category with her red rosesinspired piece.

Attendees place bids during the silent auction.

Johns Creek mayor Mike Bodker addresses the audience.

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’Hooch’s Ward to play football at Mercer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School’s Avery Ward has accepted a full scholarship to play football at Mercer University in Macon. He plans to major in engineering. Mercer, the only private university in Georgia with an NCAA Division I athletic program, will join the Southern Conference as a full member in July. Ward, a two-sport athlete throughout high school, is a four-year football and basketball letterman. In football, Ward as wide receiver was a member of the 2010 AAAA state championship team as well as the 2011 Region 7AAAA championship team. His honors include Region 6-AAAAAA All-Region First Team Offense WR, CHS football team council leader, two-time CHS football 100 percent Player of the Week, CHS Defensive Player of the Week, CHS Offensive Player of the Week, three-time North

Chattahoochee High School’s Avery Ward signs a national letter of intent to play football at Mercer, as his parents Allen Ward and Twela Ward, seated, watch. Standing, from left, are CHS Athletic Director Milo Mathis, CHS head girls’ basketball coach Haaris Quraishy, CHS head boys’ basketball coach Kasey Martin, CHS wide receiver coach Tryon Kirkland, sister Breona, CHS head football coach Mike Owens, CHS defensive coordinator Vince Shrine and CHS Principal Tim Duncan. Fulton Offensive Player of the Week nominee, North Fulton Defensive Player of the Week nominee and two-time Palmer Dodge Student Athlete of the Week. In basketball, Ward was a member of the 2012 CHS reProud Sponsor Of:

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School’s Jack Cioffi has signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah. SCAD competes in Division II of the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference. A four-year letterman, Cioffi helped Chattahoochee reach the Georgia 4-AAAA state quarterfinals in 2012 and the Georgia 6A state quarterfinals in 2013. As a junior, he was named to the GHSA 6A All-State Second Team, was Chattahoochee’s MVP and Offensive Player of the Year and was chosen a DiVarsity All-Star and Student Athlete of the Year. He was team captain, Academic Athlete and Palmer Dodge Athlete of the Week. Cioffi, a midfielder, played for Liam Banks’ elite LB3-Atlanta club team for four years. He has also served the Chattahoochee lacrosse program as a Cougar-2-Cougar mentor and

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New playground opens on sunny day By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

Jonathan Copsey/Staff

Just in time for spring, the APC playground was made possible thanks to an anonymous donor.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – March 21 was officially the first day of spring and the children at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church day school, 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta, took full advantage of the sunny and warm weather to play on their new playground. “God created a nice spring day for us,” said Nancy Fain, director of the day school. The playground was in the planning for more than 10 years, just waiting for the funds to complete it. After a recent anonymous

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Eleanor Frances Holman, 80, of Roswell, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Scott Bulber, 37, of Suwanee, passed away March 15, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Elaine Honsa, 91, of Sandy Springs, passed away March 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Annie Cumbie, 97, of Dahlonega, passed away March 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lillian Inez Bennett Darracott, 93, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Louise M. DeLuria, 78, of Milton, passed away March 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Betty Brown Frankfurth, 79, of Roswell, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Louise J. Sheets, 78, of Cumming, passed away March 15, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

donation, the playground was completed in less than a month. “We’re really excited about this,” Fain said. “We needed something new and updated and the kids love it.” There are about 125 children in the APC day school. The new playground was

designed to be closer to the ground so little ones would have an easier time playing. The playground sits next to the old playground which will now be used for older children. Visit www.alpharettapres. com/dayschool for more information.

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Leila Shumate, 81, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Shanna Smith, 22, of Roswell, passed away March 13, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Michael Surman, 56, of Roswell, passed away March 12, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Donald Richard Rood, 86, of Roswell, passed away March 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Betty S. Thrasher, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Stuart Ross, 81, of Roswell, passed away March 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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