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Airborne A scale model of theP51-D Mustang, the type of plane flown by the famous “Red Tails,” the Tuskegee Airmen. See the story, page 36.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Local cities are going through their budget process for the year – fiscal year 2014-2015 – and Alpharetta is seeing a good increase in revenues as the economy gets back on track. However, due to state law, the city will have to inform residents they are increasing taxes. City officials are quick to point out they are not. In fact, it is a sign of good fiscal health. State law requires any increase in tax rates to be listed as a tax increase. However, because the city is retiring bond debt, they will be paying less for that debt service. The money they would otherwise pay is instead moving into the general fund, prompting the alert.
Public hearings on issues, budget • 6:30 p.m. June 9 • 7:30 p.m. June 16 Hearings will be held at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main St. In Alpharetta, the overall amount citizens will pay will remain the same. The overall millage rate is 5.750, the same as last year. By retiring bond debt, the city will save 0.08 mills (about $80,000) that will instead be moved to the general fund, raising it from 4.87 to 4.95. It is this increase the city is advertising. At the same time, the city is telling residents it is lowering taxes for the exact same reason – the bond debt millage rate is declining.
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Sunshine peeking out for Georgia’s economy Job growth trending upward with premium jobs mostly coming to Atlanta area By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Despite deficit job growth in the first two months of 2014, Georgia State Uni-
versity Economic Forecasting Center Director Rajeev Dhawan forecasts healthy growth, 65,000 new jobs for the year and more than a quartermillion new jobs by the end of
2016. “I am gingerly betting on growth for Georgia,” Dhawan said. At least he didn’t say “guardedly optimistic.”
Unemployment in Atlanta has shrunk from a 2011 high of 9.8 percent to a forecast 6.6 percent in 2014 and falling to 5.4 percent by 2016. Atlanta should see 46,800 new jobs
this year; 10,800 of them (23.3 percent) should be classified as premium jobs ($60,000-plus annually). This comes despite Georgia showing a jobs deficit of 9,000 that did include the state’s
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Lawrenceville woman is accused of defrauding her employer out of nearly $300,000. According to her former employer, a large property development company, Margaret Bray Knapik, 43, of Lawrenceville embezzled at least $287,000 from the company over seven year. As the company’s sole bookkeeper, Knapik was in charge of bill payment as well as accounts receivable.
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Two caught cashing fake checks ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two people were arrested May 20 after allegedly trying to cash fake checks at several local banks. According to workers at the BB&T bank on Windward Parkway, two people – Quillan Dewann Mazeo, 28, of Decatur, and Brittnie B. Allen, 24, of Atlanta – went to the bank location on North Point Parkway earlier that day and cashed a check, receiving $350 cash. Later the tellers realized the bank account in question had been closed. The pair then went to the Windward branch and allegedly tried the cash more checks, totaling $750 in cash. They were denied. Again, the bank accounts the pair wanted to use were closed. Allen claimed she received her checks from an aunt while Mazeo said he was given his check from work. Allen initially gave police a false name. When they found her real ID, she had an active warrant out of East Point.
She also had control of the company credit cards from 1999-2013. These cards were by policy to be paid off every month and never hold a balance. The owner of the company told police he went to use his company Knapik card Dec. 3, 2013 only to have it declined, with more than $50,000 placed on it. Knapik allegedly admitted to the theft. Knapik would use the cards for personal expenses such as gas and rental cars,
but also college tuition for her children, housing and medical care. She allegedly paid herself nearly $11,000 in salary over what she should have made, filed $62,000 in false mileage reimbursements and placed $169,000 on one credit card while putting $45,000 on another. All told, the company said she stole $287,000 and possibly much more. She allegedly would try to cover up her actions by paying off accounts using different accounts. Knapik was arrested and charged with felony theft by taking. —Staff
Both were arrested for deposit account fraud.
the victim is unsure when the thefts occurred.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Henley Place resident reported his home was broken into May 23, with about $3,500 in jewels taken. The victim told police his alarm went off about 10 p.m. while he and his family were at dinner. He called a neighbor who said the house looked fine. When the family returned home, they found a rear door smashed. Two necklaces and two bracelets were reported missing, totaling $3,500 in value.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone broke into a Bell Road storage facility and stole several items of construction equipment. The victim told police someone broke into a storage unit between May 17 and 19. A pressure washer, generator, tripods, T-cup sling, 20-foot chain and a lifting hook were all reported missing for a total value of more than $1,500.
4 statues disappear from home MILTON, Ga. – A Deerfield Point resident reported several expensive statues missing from her home. The victim told police May 20 that in the last week four statues have gone missing. Two of the statues are Lladro statuary, valued at $300 each. A third item is a Lenox vase. The fourth item is an undescribed statue of a woman, valued at $10,000. There are no suspects and
Bicyclist almost causes accident CUMMING, Ga. — A man on a bicycle was caught violating several traffic laws and threated officers after being confronted, according to a Cumming Police incident report. Emir Hornston, 27, was charged with failure to maintain lane and failure to yield. At about 8 p.m. May 20, officers saw Hornston riding through the intersection of Maple Street and Atlanta Road. Officers said he was reaching out to grab a truck bed in front of him. He continued straight on Atlanta Road and took up the left lane.
Officers said he then went straight onto Pilgrim Mill Road and caused a truck to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. Officers signaled for him to pull over, but he refused. After about a quarter of a mile, officers used the PA system and told him to stop. He finally pulled into the City Park’s Kiwanis Club parking lot. Officers said when they confronted Hornston, he cussed and refused to provide identification. He eventually showed them a license out of Suwanee. Hornston was taken to Cumming Police Department.
Millwick vehicles broken into JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two Millwick Drive vehicles were reported broken into overnight May 23. One victim said a Garmin GPS was missing from the glove box when he checked on his vehicle the following morning. A door was left ajar. The vehicle had been locked and entry was gained by breaking the lock. A neighbor also had their Jeep broken into, however he said the door was unlocked. The glove box was rifled through. A Pharos GPS was missing.
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DUI arrests ►► Nazareth Taylor, 28, of
Atlanta was arrested May 12 on Douglas Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Peggy Thrasher Janowiak, 61, of Dennis Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 12 on Rucker Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and duty to stop after striking a fixed object. ►► Wendy Lee Sharp, 39, of Mortons Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested May 16 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Illya Ben Zoutendijk, 35, of Melilot Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested May 17 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, reckless driving, speeding and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kevan Garett Stewart, 41,
of Inverness, Florida, was arrested May 9 on Milton Avenue in Alpharetta for DUI, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, failure to obey a traffic control device and failure to obey an authorized person directing traffic. ►► Kathryn Meredith Gates, 29, of Wittenridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 12 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane and suspended registration. ►► Christian Pareja-Balanta, 25, of Acworth was arrested May 13 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and reckless driving. ►► John Playford, 28, of Norcross was arrested May 3 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and child endangerment. ►► Candice L. Trierweiler, 26, of Wilkie Court, Alpharetta, was arrested May 14 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Taylor Strickland Lively, 38, of Valley Creek Court, Milton, was arrested May 17 on Mountain Road in Milton
for DUI, open container and stopping a vehicle prohibited in specific places. ► ► Walker W. Miller, 42, of Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, was arrested May 17 on Webb Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Vivek Krishnamoorthy, 31, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested May 18 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and headlight violation. ►► William Agisotelis, 49, of Woodland Trace, Cumming, was arrested May 24 on Castleberry Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to use seatbelts. ►► Jacob W. McClinton, 26,
was arrested May 24 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alejandro Sanchez, 36, of Shadewater Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 24 on East Maple Street in Cumming for DUI, open container and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kenneth M. Downing, 59, of Vickery Circle, Cumming, was arrested May 24 on Bald Ridge Marina Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to obey a stop sign. ►► Jimmy George Holtzclaw, 51, of Dawsonville was arrested May 24 on Old Federal Road in Ball Ground for DUI and suspended license.
►► Aden Elliot Sterzer, 19, of
Stardust Trail, Cumming, was arrested May 26 on Kelly Mill Road in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, hit and run and underage possession of alcohol.
Drug arrests ►► Ruslan V. Anokhin, 36, of
Nocturne Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 12 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. ►► George Anthony Pickens II, 32, of Marietta was arrested May 13 on New Providence Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and speeding.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta City Council does not look too kindly on developers who might not do their due diligence and notify neighbors of disturbances. That happened at the May 27 meeting where a proposed new business was tabled by council. The property at 11681 Haynes Bridge Road is 1.6 acres of heavily wooded land that sits across the street from Rainwater Drive. It is adjacent to the Vantage Point neighborhood. The owners of the land want to build a medical office on the land, 15,000-squarefeet and two stories tall from the road. The applicant, a plastic surgeon, was seeking from the city a variance to remove some of the buffer area near the Vantage Point residents. City code requires any variances to be communicated to nearby residents. Unfortunately, a breakdown in communication caused many of the residents to claim they never got the news that the woodland behind their homes would be torn down.
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Approval of relocating utilities underground for the City Center Y Y * Y Y Y * project for $1,194,000. Vote Key: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent A letter was sent to the neighborhood homeowners’ association (HOA) explaining the development and asking for input. While the president of the HOA said the neighborhood was largely in support of the office building, many residents came up to speak to council saying they were never told. A vocal neighbor going door-to-
door in opposition was the first time many heard of the planned development. Many of the residents who spoke said they enjoyed the wooded view from their backyard and were concerned about the traffic and noise they would experience
See COUNCIL, Page 34
Milton library breaks ground Will open next year By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MLTON, Ga. – With the turn of a shovel, construction on Milton’s new library was officially
begun May 29. The brand new, 25,000-square-foot library sits just a block from downtown Crabapple on a property formerly known as the Dinsmore Farm, at 855 Mayfield Road in Milton. “This has been a long time
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coming and I’m pleased it is finally here,” said Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann. The library will have a “rustic” appearance, according to designs, similar to a barn or farm house. Much of the design is taken up by public meeting space, as well as computer terminals and stacks, reflecting the changing nature of libraries. The new 25,000-squarefoot library for Milton is part of the Library Building Program, currently underway, that has eight new libraries created, and others renovated. This is possible thanks to a $275 million bond referendum in 2008. “This area has never had a formal public library before,” said Library Board Chairperson Stephanie Moody. “This is a significant milestone.” Stevens & Wilkinson, in association with 720 Design, is contracted with Fulton County
to provide design and engineering services for the new library. Turner Construction Company is contracted to provide construction management services on this project, and Heery/ Russell is the program management team. Green building design and sustainability are priorities for these library building projects, and the Library System expects to achieve LEED Silver on all of the projects Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood said he was looking forward to the new library. “I’m excited. This building is blocks away from downtown and our new city center,” Lockwood said. Milton is to build a city hall in downtown Crabapple. “Libraries are a great place for the community to gather. It’s more than bricks and sticks.” The Milton Library is expected to be completed in the 2nd quarter of 2015.
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Roswell wants back alley improvements ROSWELL, Ga. – The city of Roswell is hoping to transform two of its alleyways behind Canton Street into vibrant places where people can stroll, shop and eat. But before moving forward, the city wants residents’ and business owners’ input at a public planning session for the East-West Alley Master Plan on Tuesday, June 17. Held at the Roswell Historic Cottage, at 972 Alpharetta St., the public meeting – or “charrette” as it is formally called – is a planning session where citizens, members of the business community, city planners, designers and others can collaborate on a vision for the area. There is a movement to revitalize public alleyways in downtown districts all across the country, and Roswell’s east and west alleys behind Canton Street lend themselves perfectly to this exciting revitalization of public places. The city welcomes any-
one who is interested in this project to attend during the following sessions: Session for downtown Roswell businesses and stakeholders: 8:30 a.m. to noon Session for general public: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Once city staff gathers public input from the charrette, they will work with a city planning contractor to develop a master plan for the area. The purpose of the master plan is to improve connectivity and to build upon the success of the walkable village concept of Canton Street, while preserving the historic character of the area. The city and contractor will review existing conditions and any future developments planned within the area and evaluate walkability and infrastructure demands. Specific items that they will address are access, mobility, aesthetics, utilities, parking, stormwater and wayfinding signage with a key focus on urban
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The purpose of the master plan is to improve connectivity and to build upon the success of the walkable village concept of Canton Street, while preserving the historic character of the area. sustainability. Please contact City Planner Courtney Lankford, clankford@roswellgov.com, for more
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information about this project or visit www.roswellgov.com/ AlleyMasterPlan. —Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – The 2014 Magnolia Ball will be held at the Country Club of Roswell, Saturday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. This gala event will feature a fabulous evening of cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing to the ever popular band Grapevine. All proceeds go to the preservation of Bulloch Hall, the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother. Previous balls have paid for the restoration of the service yard and carriage house on the historic site. The monies raised from this year’s Magnolia Ball will be dedicated to the restoration of the area on the north side of the property known as “Orchard Hill.” An amphitheater will be constructed next to the pond for outdoor educational programs for children and adults. The hill will highlight native vegetation and fruit trees and will feature a rooftop garden on the old shed. Tickets are $150 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 770-992-1731, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.bullochhall.org. —Jonathan Copsey
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Local author collects stray wills By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com ATLANTA — Wills mean a lot to author and researcher Ted O. Brooke. Brooke, 71, of Cumming, has spent decades compiling wills. He started with wills that were probated in his 1976 published book “In the Name of God, Amen, Georgia Wills, 1733-1860.” His latest effort goes after “stray” wills, or those that were probated, but were never recorded in will books. Entitled “Georgia Stray Wills 1733-1900,” Brooke has collected and abstracted 541 Georgia wills dated prior to 1901, located in Georgia Supreme Court case files, Superior Court records and original wills filed in county probate offices. “Wills are a way of identifying family members, disposal of property, land and it tells a lot about a person’s life,” Brooke said. Last month, the National Genealogical Society awarded Brooke with the Award for Excellence for his work in “Georgia Stray Wills 1733-1900.” Sometimes, the testator (those whose wills are being probated) left things to family,
close friends and even slaves. Brooke came across the will of a man with five different copies and five different versions of the will. “The reason that it got in the court is that he left all his property to his slaves, and his family took him to court saying he was not of right mind,” Brooke said. “That would have been a reason to have it thrown aside and there was testimony from neighbors and people who said the man had been sleeping in trees outside and in hollow logs outside of his house.” Brooke said in looking through this case, he learned the slaves slept in his house. Surprising enough, for the time, the court upheld the will. “One thing I learned, among many, that historically speaking, I don’t know about today, it’s very difficult to have a will overturned,” Brooke said. “The testator is not there to speak for himself and the court uses it that way, ‘he wrote this and had it witnessed.’” In addition to sifting through 22,000 Supreme Court cases to find these stray wills, Brooke dug through the Georgia Archives, private papers, secondary published records and various other
obscure and inconspicuous sources which, with very few exceptions, are not found recorded in Georgia colonial or county probate records. “I wanted to compile them together so that researchers could go to one place and find the will that otherwise they would probably never find,” Brooke said. The book, which covers the entire state, includes the complete text of each will, the county where it was probated and the location of the original. The wills are arranged in alphabetical order, with an index covering the many names found within them, including slaves. In addition to wills of ordinary citizens, there are members of some prominent families, including Louisa Greene Shaw, daughter of Gen. Nathanael Greene. While some wills are fragments, most are whole. Brooke, who is now retired from AT&T, has not slowed down. He has written 28 books along the lines of genealogy and is a running and Corvette enthusiast. Brooke, who grew up in Tucker and has lived in Forsyth County for 20 years, said he enjoyed the work. “They were all a little differ-
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Highland’s water gets ‘ice pig’ Innovative system cleans out water main By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — When the housing market crashed, many built-out communities stalled. One of these was the Highlands, a beautifully gated community of 64 new estate homes off Freemanville Road in Milton. Water pipes sat dormant and largely unused for more than five years at the subdivision. “Usually what we experience is a subdivision is built, people move in and they start using water and everything is fresh,” said Nick Ammons, Fulton County’s deputy director of water system maintenance. “But because it sat for a number of years, we don’t know what was allowed to occur over that period of time.” Late last year, Fulton County’s water system began to get complaints about the water quality at the Highlands subdivision. “It could have been sediment that had gotten in there, or something else,” Ammons said. “People said they were seeing stuff in their water.” On May 23, the county called on a new technology called “ice pigging” to clear up whatever had been clogging the water main. “Bringing the ice out is more significant because it scrapes the walls of the pipe,” Ammons said.
What’s ice pigging? The ice pig is a semi-solid that is pumped like a liquid and flows through changes in diameter, bends and fittings without blockage to the water main and sewer line. The ice pig is pumped into and recovered from a hydrant at each end of the pipe section without excavation or modification to the hydrant. Experts from Utility Service Group, of Newnan, Georgia, were called to the large subdivision and asked to “ice pig” about 6,000 feet of the water main as a precautionary measure. The innovative concept is new for the county. The traditional way is flushing the water line. Ice pigging, which cost about $12,000, involves an ice slurry going through a pipe to scour the inside of the line without causing damage to the interior of the pipe. “It gathers more than pushes, that’s part of the reason it’s more successful than flushing,” said Brad Gresham, regional water systems specialist for Utility Service Group. Gresham said typically what comes out is iron, manganese and other things that accumulate. Fulton County’s water system took samples back the lab to find out exactly
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clean water supply is certainly welcomed. “This is one of those subdivisions that sat for a few years, and unfortunately, this is a repercussion of a bad economy,” Hausmann said. “We’re trying to do all we can to get them the clean water they are paying for.”
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Barrington Hall to Orchestra, chorus commemorate D-Day host creative writing camps for kids By LINDSEY CONWAY news@northfulton.com
ROSWELL, Ga. – Barrington Hall will host its third annual Kids Can Write creative writing camp series in June and July. Award-winning children’s book author and children’s writing instructor Mary Ann Rodman will teach children how to write creatively and show them writing can be fun and enjoyable. Through the use of creative exercises, playtime and both individual and group instruction, Rodman will get the campers’ creativity flowing. The age range for campers is 10 to 14. The cost per child is $250 per camp. Space is limited to 12 children
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In remembrance of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Alpharetta High School orchestra and chorus has traveled to Europe for a 10-day musical tour across France, Germany and Austria. The combined orchestra and chorus will perform at a variety of venues including the D-Day Commencement Ceremony at Omaha Beach on June 5. This is the orchestra’s first trip to Europe for a musical performance. The group departed June 2 and will return June 11. The concert schedule includes performances at La Place de la Madeleine in Paris on June 4, at Normandy Amer-
New head of Open Arms Ministry ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has hired Mary Waters as the new director of Open Arms Ministry. Open Arms at APC is committed to fulfilling the promises made at baptism and supporting the mission of APC for individuals of all abilities. Waters brings more than 25 years of experience in special education in the Fulton
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Alpharetta High School orchestra students rehearse for their trip to Europe. ican Cemetery and at the DDay Commencement on June 5 and at St. Nicholas Aubockplatz in Austria on June 9. Students will also travel through several other cities and visit historical and cultural landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral; the Louvre, the world’s largest art museum; Dachau, a Nazi concentration camp, and Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, Germany. In preparation for the tour, the AHS orchestra held a preview concert on May 30.
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Milton City Hall gets funding Bonds allow grand opening in 2017 BY JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – At long last, Milton has set the wheels turning to get their own City Hall. Last Monday, May 19, Milton’s City Council approved the issuance of a $10 million revenue bond in order to fund City Hall in historic downtown Crabapple. The bond, for an amount up to $10 million, means Mil-
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Drug ring busted, locals arrested 17 members of Mexico-based ring indicted ATLANTA – Charges were brought against 17 alleged members of a Mexico-based drug ring May 28, including two Alpharetta and Cumming residents. The federal charges include conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine and conspiracy to commit money laundering. “This investigation unmasked a massive smuggling conspiracy involving staggering amounts of heroin, cocaine
and methamphetamine brought into Atlanta from the southwest border, and a significant amount of bulk cash destined for Mexico,” said Special Agent in Charge Brock D. Nicholson, head of Homeland Security Investigations in Atlanta. According to officials, the group conspired to bring large amounts of drugs into Atlanta from Mexico. They used passenger buses, owned by one of those charged, to transport the drugs
Free child safety seat inspection event in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety will host a free child seat inspection event on Thursday, June 12 from 1 -4 p.m. at Alpharetta’s Fire Station No. 1 located at 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia. Police Officers and Fire Fighters, who are also certified child seat safety technicians, will offer educational materials and provide instructions and guidance to the attendees. The purpose of the event is to educate to parents the importance of choosing, installing
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Fulton GOP launches new website Party eyes push for 2014 election outreach SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – The Fulton County Republican Party has announced their new and improved website at www.FultonGOP.org. The re-tooled and redesigned site is the lead effort for an aggressive push toward the 2014 election. The new site went live June 3. “Fulton is the epicenter for Keeping Georgia Red,” said Roger Bonds, chairman of the
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Helping a 9-year-old fight neurofibromatosis
By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Nineyear-old Jack Burke has been through a lot in his short life. The Milton resident suffers from a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis (or N.F. for short). This disorder is a genetic one that affects the body, leading to a high chance of getting tumors, especially in the brain. The disease can be either hereditary or through a genetic mutation. In Jack’s case, it was mutation. There are several identifying symptoms, but the most common one is brown spots on the body, similar to freckles. “It’s a disorder with no cure or effective treatment,” said
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The Burke family takes a moment with Chopper, the Gwinnett Braves mascot. From left are Beth, Luke, Jack, Jake and Grace. Brewery, the event drew people to raise money for N.F. in an effort to “kill the keg for N.F.” “Jake is a good guy with a good family,” said Jason Daniel, of Twisted Taco. He met the Burkes at one of the golf tour-
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June technology course schedule for adult seniors announced ALPHARETTA, Ga. — BlueHair Technology Group announced their June lineup of technology courses for seniors. The workshops will be offered in three locations across North Fulton, including the Johns Creek Senior Center, the Alpharetta Senior Center and the Alpharetta offices of NCR. Classes will offer hands-on instruction of the latest technology and tools to help adult seniors better communicate and connect with their family and friends. Seminar prices range from $20 to $90. The course offerings for June include: Johns Creek Senior Center (3150 Old Alabama Road) Windows 7 Tips/Tricks (four-week sessions) Classes beginning June 10 and 17 Classes beginning June 10 and 17 Facebook Basics (four-week sessions) Classes beginning June 10 and 17 Classes beginning June 10 and 17 Alpharetta Senior Center (13450 Cogburn Road) Apple iPad and iPhone Basics (sixweek sessions) Classes beginning June 19 and 26 Apple iPad and iPhone Tips/Tricks (two-hour session) June 19 Alpharetta NCR Offices (3925 Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta)
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Atlanta greets Bay Area trifecta with ‘Open Arms’ Journey, Steve Miller, Tower of Power play Lakewood By JEMILLE WILLIAMS news@northfutlon.com ATLANTA – With the Northern Crescent beset by thunderstorms and the interstates chockablock with everyone trying to get out of Dodge, it was perfectly fine way down yonder at Lakewood Amphitheatre Friday, May 30, when three of the greatest groups to ever rock the Bay Area brought their San Francisco sound to the Right Coast. The formidable Tower of Power was “Live and in Living Color” as they surged onto the stage and rocked it steady as the traffic escapees made their way south of the ATL. It was floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall brassy Bay Area brio. Their biggest hit was the Motowny “Black Pearl” in 1969, but I remember well the sweet soul “So Very Hard to
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., and June 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015) and to set the millage rate. The public hearings will take place at City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, in City Council chambers. The proposed budget is available on the City’s website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, as well as in the Department of Finance (2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta) and at City Hall (2 South Main Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Friday). These public hearings are in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Alpharetta are invited to attend and comment will be heard. Robert J. Regus City Administrator
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pay cash – kept prices up. This year, the rise and fall of mortgage rates that spurred investors to buy in the troughs of the mortgage market won’t be there, Dhawan says. Why? Russian President Vladimir Putin’s antics in the Crimea are sending investors everywhere into the safety of the bond market. So despite the Fed’s tapering policy, bonds are still low. Add to that, the Millennials for a variety of reasons do not want the anchor of a mortgage around their necks. Some do not see home-ownership as the great investment their parents and grandparents saw. Others want the freedom that “liquidity” offers as they flit from career to career. Ultimately, Dhawan says annual growth will be a weak 2.2 percent this year. However, 2015 will be the beginning of the true rebound. After a slow start in first quarter 2015, it should surge to a 2.5 percent growth, which in turn will fuel a 2016 that will flirt with 3.0 percent growth.
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Continued from Page 1 “Snowpocalypse.” The state rebounded with 15,000 new jobs in March. By the end of 2016, Dhawan says 175,900 of Dhawan those jobs will be in metro Atlanta. Furthermore, 40,900 of the premium jobs generated by the upsurge in the economy (76 percent of
inflation and runaway home prices. Dhawan said China has checked only its inflation; meanwhile, it is having trouble jumpstarting the economy again. The Big Red Panda has also finally had to come to grips with its rampant pollution. Shutting down offending polluters, especially steel plants, has stalled economic activity and thus curtailed imports such as mining products from Australia and mining equipment from the U.S. China’s slowdown spills over to China exporters such as Brazil, Singapore, Korea and others who are also experiencing economic slowdowns. When Germany and China catch cold, everybody sneezes. But the big culprit in stirring the economy in the U.S. is the lackluster housing market. That is where the Fab ‘90s parts way with the bearish 2000-teens. “Yes we had double-digit home price increases last year, but don’t expect a repeat this year,” Dhawan said. The price hike fueled by homebuyers and institutional investors – who
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the total) will land in the metro area as well. Many of these premium jobs will land in Atlanta’s northern arc of Cobb, North Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. Georgia showed total taxes and revenue for March to be $1.32 billion. That is a 12.3 percent rise from March of last year. Overall, Georgia has had 15 straight quarters of positive growth. Housing in the core county cluster of Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett garnered a total of 4,432 housing permits, up 20 percent from first
quarter a year ago. Multifamily permits were 2,734, up 38.4 percent from last year at this time. Fulton led the cluster with 2,435 permits in the first quarter, a whopping increase of 140.6 percent over first quarter 2013. Multifamily is the main driver of permits, accounting for 1,899 of the permits. Foreclosures also dropped dramatically in the first quarter with Fulton one out of every 1,225 homes; Gwinnett 1/1,019; Cobb 1/1,447; and DeKalb 1/881. In this core cluster, to-
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 2.59 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Decrease for the Bond millage rate. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times: June 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. June 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 4.950 mills, an increase of 0.125 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.825 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $300,000 is approximately $9.59 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $925,000 is approximately $46.25. Explanation: The City has not received the 2014 tax digest from Fulton County and, as such, must assume growth in the tax digest to conservatively comply with this statutory notice. The budget currently being considered by the Alpharetta City Council would leave the millage rate at its current 5.750 mills level through the 2015 fiscal year. The City has maintained that rate since 2009 while providing additional tax relief to citizens by increasing Alpharetta’s homestead exemption to $40,000; the highest such exemption in Georgia. While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows: Millage Rate
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The City is shifting 0.08 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate to provide additional funding for capital investment in our infrastructure. Robert J. Regus City Administrator
David Belle Isle Mayor
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DECREASE The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted a debt (“Bond”) millage rate which will require a decrease in property taxes for the Debt Service Fund by -8.33 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Increase for the M&O millage rate. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax decrease to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times: June 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. June 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. This tentative decrease will result in a Bond millage rate of 0.800 mills, a decrease of -0.073 mills. Without this tentative tax decrease, the Bond millage rate will be no more than 0.873 mills. The proposed tax decrease for a home with a fair market value of $300,000 is approximately -$8.35 and the proposed tax decrease for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $925,000 is approximately -$27.01. Explanation: The City has not received the 2014 tax digest from Fulton County and, as such, must assume growth in the tax digest to conservatively comply with this statutory notice. The budget currently being considered by the Alpharetta City Council would leave the millage rate at its current 5.750 mills level through the 2015 fiscal year. The City has maintained that rate since 2009 while providing additional tax relief to citizens by increasing Alpharetta’s homestead exemption to $40,000; the highest such exemption in Georgia. While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows: Millage Rate
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The City is shifting 0.08 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate to provide additional funding for capital investment in our infrastructure. Robert J. Regus City Administrator
David Belle Isle Mayor
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Undead my heart, say you live me again Appen advertising executive Jade Rodgers was recently infected by the dreaded chemical C-894, which turned her into a brainseeking zombie.
Read about her recent adventure during The Walking Dead Escape at Philips Arena below, or read her introduction article by visiting tinyurl.com/okh3zs4. Photos by JONATHAN COPSEY
My fellow zombie Americans, whether you’ve been bitten or not, people across the nation are infected with Zombie Mania. The alarming aspect is, no one seems to mind. For a walker like myself, this is spectacular news. For too long, I’ve pursued citizens through the streets, only to be judged by my rotting appearance; too long, I’ve been feared for my hungry snarls. But now, people are finally beginning to open their minds and accept the loving bite of Zombie Mania. This movement culminated in The Walking Dead Escape, May 31, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Hundreds of citizens from around metro Atlanta and bordering states came to play at the massive obstacle course that was littered with bodies, blood and walkers. At The Walking Dead Escape, I was herded to makeup alongside my fellow walkers as well as my editor Jonathan Copsey, who quickly became irritated with my attempts to chomp on his fingers. Participants came from all walk[er]s of life and arrived in endless combinations of fashion, from fatigues to formal wedding dress, giving detail and life to their undead characters. Several walkers wore contact lenses to intensify their eyes and give them a post-mortem glare; other zombies donned torn scrubs or street clothes and even exchanged stories of how they became infected. The Walking Dead Escape made good on its promise to engross participants in an apocalyptic world. “People are running, diving and climbing through the obstacle course,” said David Isaacs, co-founder of The Walking Dead Escape. “It’s a full-on immersion experience.” News reel footage rolled in the waiting rooms, showing us all the chaos of society’s
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If I still had a pulse, my heart would have pounded once we were released to wreak havoc upon the survivors. crumbling reaction to the rise of the undead. Excitement was palpable among the walkers as we awaited the arena. If I still had a pulse, my heart would have pounded once we were released to wreak havoc upon the survivors. Women shrieked, men shouted and everyone ran as we gave stumbling, snarling and snapping chase through varying obstacles of the arena. Some survivors were brave enough to video their journeys through our hunger games, though few of them caught my good side. Many had the gall to laugh as I growled and snarled, attempting to tear the flesh from their bones, but only some survivors made it out of the obstacle course “alive.” Alas, my poor editor was disposed of once he arrived at the Decontamination Zone; any survivors touched or “contaminated” by walkers were put down in order to prevent their transformation. As a zombie and a walker, this deeply offends me.
Above: Zombies are around every corner in The Walking Dead Escape. Right: Survivors had to run through Philips Arena, avoiding the undead. Perhaps one day, we will become a country that can accept all forms of life, including the undead. Until then, we have made leaps and bounds
with such a forward thinking event as The Walking Dead Escape, where survivors and walkers can join together in peace for a little bloodshed.
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Alpharetta makes pitch as technology capital With 900 area tech companies it’s time to get organized By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle took office, one of his first goals was to make Alpharetta the Technology Capital of the Southeast. It may already be the case. With the establishment of the Greater Alpharetta Technology Network (GATN), the seeds have been sown to not only brand Alpharetta as a technology capital, but to build on the synergy of these companies to strengthen their own self-awareness and attract more tech businesses to the greater Alpharetta area. Karen Cashion is founder and president of GATN, a fully chartered 501(c) trade association. Cashion also happens to be a corporate and technology law partner at the Alpharetta law firm of Hipes & Belle Isle (the mayor’s law firm), so she has a kindred spirit in getting GATN off to a flying start. She is also former assistant general counsel for EarthLink, Inc. She says there are 600 tech companies within Alpharetta’s corporate limits and another 300 more in outlying areas of North Fulton and South Forsyth, yet hardly anyone knows that.
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“It’s staggering that until now they had no local association to serve them and to foster a community of collaboration and connection,” Cashion said. “GATN’s mission is to promote and engage our local tech community through thought leadership, educational and networking events.” Cashion launched GATN with a kickoff dinner May 8 featuring Atlanta Tech Village founder and serial tech entrepreneur David Cummings spoke about creating a community of innovation. More than 150 were in attendance. Belle Isle sees GATN as another tool in bringing the technology community together. He has already formed a Technology Commission to advise the city in growing the tech community within its borders. Gwinnett Tech is building a North Fulton campus in Alpharetta to furnish a trained workforce and the city is in negotiations with Avalon to bring a 4-star hotel/convention center that will host trade shows and showcase area tech companies. “The tech companies we have here already are all over the map in size and scope,” Belle Isle said. “Thirty-five percent of the Technology Association of Georgia’s membership is right here. But to lead
The purpose of the Greater Alpharetta Tech Network (GATN) is to engage and strengthen the Greater Alpharetta technology community by serving the interests of technology companies and professionals in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs and South Forsyth County, through thought leadership, educational, and networking events. in entrepreneurial start-ups, the technology community has to have a place to come together and connect – to feel like they are a part of something. But we have to recognize that Alpharetta is the economic engine of North Fulton.” “All of Atlanta has 300 technology companies. Austin, Texas, has 600 technology companies, and it is the state capital with a major airport and a university” Belle Isle said. “What we have is a fiberoptic community with a power grid supported by Georgia Power.” Tech companies attract other tech companies and the talent to support them, Belle Isle said.
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Tech: Continued from Page 19 “With a supporting cast such as GATN, Gwinnett Tech and perhaps a convention center, we will be getting the word out to the rest of the country,” he said. Recent technology addition FiServ is bringing 2,500 jobs to Windward Parkway and a 30,000-square-foot expansion and structured parking. And in the last 18 months 4,300 high-paying tech jobs have come to North Fulton, the mayor said. “We can expect more acquisitions like that which add to the tax base and the local economy,” he said. Once Alpharetta reaches critical mass, the GATN mission will be even more important, Cashion said. “We will still need to foster a sense of community,” she said. “We want to create opportunities for people to come together, interact together. And that means looking at the greater Alpharetta area. Technology doesn’t have borders.” That means GATN needs partnerships with organizations such as Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and North Fulton Progress Partners.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Atlantabased FrontDoor Communities has bought a little over 16-acres in downtown Roswell listed for $6.9 million. Peter and Allision Kloster, of the Kloster Group, along with the Roswell Home Team of Harry Norman’s North Fulton office were the agents involved
in the nearly $6 million sale of the historic estate located 109 Goulding Place off Canton Street on May 22. “As it turns, this is one of the largest sales in the city this year and certainly the largest one for Harry Norman,” Peter Kloster, who along with Allison Kloster sold the property. Peter Kloster said the sale is great for downtown Roswell because it will bring about 40 new affluent housing units to the area. The Roswell location is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. “They will support and patronize the downtown Roswell businesses,” Peter Kloster said. Allison Kloster said the process of taking a historic home through a rezoning process was a major hurdle. The Goulding Place estate, built in 1857 and listed on the Georgia Register of Historic Places, will remain and be incorporated in FrontDoor Communities’ future design plans. In addition, Goulding Place will be extended to connect with Windy Pines Trail to prevent increasing traffic on Canton Street. “One of the criteria that will be required by the community is to preserve the historic home,” Peter Kloster said. “The historic home and about an acre-and-a-half have been carved out of the development and will be incorporated as a central structure to the community.” The Goulding Place will receive some modern amenities such as a garage, but beyond that, the structure will remain a central part of the finished development. Harry Norman was able to connect the buyer and seller, Bill Miller, together with the Kloster Group. Real estate agents Pe-
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FLYING COLORS BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL
All ages will enjoy live music, exhibits, arts and crafts and more. Kids can wear butterfly costumes and join the daily butterfly parades. Pollinator and host plants will be on sale. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 7 – 8. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
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Following the successful release of their latest album, “Life, Love and Hope,” legendary band Boston will embark on a highly anticipated summer tour in June. Always a huge crowd pleaser with their highenergy stage show, out-of-this-world sound and remarkable musicianship and singing, Boston will feature the personnel and music from their highly acclaimed 2012 tour with some exciting additions. 8 p.m. June 14. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta.
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The Roswell Fine Art Alliance announces their spring members show, hosted by Jackson Accura and on display for viewing and purchase in the showroom lobby. Through June 7. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10900 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 770-650-4000 or visit rfaa.org.
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The main-stage musical production of “Tarzan” will be performed at The Cumming Playhouse by MelloDrama Productions. The exciting show, based on the Disney movie, has intense choreography, cirque aerialists, gymnasts and entertaining music. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. June 5 – 22. 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770781-9178 or visit playhousecumming. com.
‘A PLACE AT THE TABLE’ MOVIE SCREENING
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is hosting a special screening of “A Place at the Table,” a documentary that lets viewers see hunger through the eyes of food pantry staff, a working mom, dedicated teachers, and a young child. “A Place at the Table” examines the complex issue of hunger in the United States. A brief Q and A with Atlanta Community Food Bank staff will follow the screening. 7 – 9:30 p.m. June 5. 7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 770-992-9663 or visit amctheatres.com.
Over 30 breweries including craft beer, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment for the whole family. Admission to the festival includes unlimited beer samples. 1 – 5 p.m. June 7. 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park. Call 770-993-4231 or visit mountainparkbeerfestival.com.
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An entertaining evening with Italian flatpicker and acoustic guitarist Beppe Gambetta. Whether your favorite music is bluegrass, classical, folk or traditional Italian music, Beppe has a song for you. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. June 14. 585 South Atlanta St., Roswell. Please call 770-365-7738 or visit ssccs.com.
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Downtown Alpharetta will host one big street party with beer, wine, food and live music. 6:30 – 11 p.m. June 7. 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-2970102 or visit awesomealpharetta. com.
The 12th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival is returning to Roswell. The race begins at 9 a.m. from Garrard Landing Park, and the free festival kicks off at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park. Enjoy live music and an array of exhibits that include local artisans and farmer’s market vendors. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 14. 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Please call 404-352-9828 or visit chattahoochee.org.
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Join the 4th Annual Roswell Lavender Festival on the beautiful grounds of historic Barrington Hall in Roswell to experience all things lavender. Events this year include beer and wine tasting and a textile demonstration. Come check out the arts and crafts, antiques, music, lavender food samples, Zen Zone Yoga and Pilates, demonstrations in the barn and food vendors. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 14. 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell. Please call 770-640-3855 or visit southerntrilogy.com.
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Movies at Newtown Park includes preshow entertainment like an inflatable moonwalk, face-painting, children’s activities, give-aways, music, food and drinks. Pre-show activities start about two hours before sundown. The movies start at dusk and are shown on a large inflatable screen. Families are encouraged to bring blankets
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The Forsyth County Master Gardeners open their private grounds to the public, showcasing a variety of fantastic gardens. Learn how to plant in the challenging southern garden. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 7. Please call 770-887-2418 or visit fcmg.sharepoint.com. and relax as they watch the movie. The movie titles will be announced a week prior to each event. 6 p.m. June 14. 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-512-3200.
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As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, For the Love Of A Horse, Inc. is hosting the 3rd annual golf tournament at the Trophy Club of Atlanta in Alpharetta. All proceeds will benefit For the Love Of A Horse, a Roswell-based nonprofit. The 18-hole golf classic will include a 4-person team scramble format with prizes, gift bags, hole-in-one contests and longest drive contest. An awards reception, live auction and raffle will take place after the tournament. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 6. 15135 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta. Please call 404680-0392 or visit fortheloveofahorse. org.
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enAble of Geor gia, an organization that provides residential, vocational and day employment services to adults with disabilities, will host a Summer Wine Auction. The money raised will help to maintain and expand vital programs for persons with disabilities. 7 – 9 p.m. June 10. 23 Oak St., Roswell. Please call 770-664-4347 or visit enablega.org.
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Cpl. Harry Vaughan remembered at Milton HS By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – During action on March 7, 1968, Harry Kenneth Vaughan’s armored personnel carrier hit a mine and blew up. Vaughan died just seven days shy of his 21st birthday. Vaughan grew up in the 1960s in what is now Milton. He graduated Milton High School in 1967 and was drafted into the Army immediately after. For his service in the 9th Infantry Division in Bien Hoa Province in Vietnam, he was given the Bronze Star and Purple Heart posthumously. In an effort to honor and remember Vaughan, the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA) held a memorial service May 22 at Milton High School’s football stadium. Soldiers from Vaughan’s unit, the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry at Fort Benning, were in the memorial, providing the Color and Honor guards while men who served alongside Vaughan paid their respects. Jerry Jaworski was beside Vaughan when he was killed. Both Jaworski and Vaughan were Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) drivers – also called “track jockeys” – a role Jaworski said was dangerous. “Harry was quiet and unassuming. He was just a good guy who was always willing to help,” Jaworski said. “We became good friends in Vietnam.” Being in an APC was dangerous work, he said. “In Vietnam, it was much safer to ride on top of the APC than inside it,” Jaworski said. The drivers had to be inside the machine, which was prone to be the victim of land mines or rocket-propelled grenades. The group was traveling through a rubber plantation, with Jaworski’s vehicle in the lead and Vaughan directly behind him. At some point, Vaughan was ordered to take the lead. “The lead track is by far the most dangerous,” Jaworski said. “[Vaughan] hit a land mine.” The explosion tore apart the vehicle and killed three men instantly. Two more died of their wounds later. “The Vietnam veterans returned home to what should have been a grateful nation,” said Ronnie Rondem, organizer of Milton’s event for the AVVBA. “Instead we were ignored.” The bitter theme was echoed throughout the memorial, reflecting a sorrow on the part of the veterans that fallen comrades such as Vaughan never received the recognition
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Main image: Family members of Cpl. Harry Vaughan gather at the memorial created for their fallen brother. Inset: Cpl. Harry Vaughan graduated from Milton High School in 1967. Within a year, he was shipped over to Vietnam where he died.
Elizabeth Gayton, Harry’s younger sister, watches as his memorial is unveiled. With her were two brothers and a sister who paid their respects to their lost brother.
Jerry Jaworski, who served with Harry Vaughan in Vietnam, speaks of his friend and the day he died.
they deserved. Each year, the AVVBA holds a memorial service for a fallen Vietnam soldier in the community from which they came in an effort to correct the lack of recognition when they came home. Every year, the AVVBA tries to find a speaker who may
have served with the fallen. This year, the featured speaker was retired Lieutenant Gen. J. Ron Helmly. “I am proud to serve with Harry Vaughan and the 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam,” Helmly said. “We honor them all here today.” For many Americans,
Memorial Day is simply a day off and a time to have fun, he said, but “Harry Vaughan and his fellow warriors did not have fun. “Soldiers went expecting to fight for the flag,” Helmly said. “They found themselves fighting for their buddies.” After the service at Milton’s
Lt. Gen. J. Ron Helmly (Ret.) gives the keynote address to the memorial for the fallen Cpl. Vaughan. “I am proud to serve with Harry Vaughan and the 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam,” Helmly said. football field, the dedicated monument to Vaughan was placed at Freedom Park, on Deerfield Parkway. A more permanent memorial will be made when Milton City Hall is built. For more on the AVVBA, visit them online at www.avvba.org.
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Breakfast: the most important meal of the day After I wrote my column about proposing to my now-fiancé, I had a lot of outpouring of support from the community. There are also a good number of stories told about how other people proposed. One story in particular caught my attention – it came from a Roswell couple who only this year got married. After a whirlwind romance and a lot of breakfasts, they tied the knot. Local author Jerry Walker and Denise Buchanan, of Keller Williams Realty, met at a breakfast seminar in August 2013. Denise said Jerry made an impression on her the moment she saw him from across the room. “He is really handsome. What is his story?” she asked her friends. From there the trail ran cold until about three months later, December, mutual friends hooked them up and they went on their first date. It was coffee over breakfast. Neither one said sparks
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flew and they said it may never amount to anything. It was, after all, just coffee. But something must have clicked. Two days later, they went on a second date. Again, it started at breakfast, but went much, much longer. Eleven hours, in fact. “It was a marathon date,” Jerry said. Brunch, museum, coffee shop then the botanical gardens. This time something clicked. “We knew on our second date that this was uniquely special,” Denise said. “By the end of the second date, we were arm in arm and holding hands. We knew we would either be dating, just friends or sworn enemies by the end
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When it gets hot — I run I run for a number of reasons. At the top of the list is because it is so much cheaper than therapy and, for me it works better. I run to get away. I run to think. I run to escape. The bigger the monster under the bed, the further I go – a couple miles or lots of a couple miles. I also run to listen to music without distractions. Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix (Live at Monterrey Pop Festival), Fleetwood Mac greatest hits, occasionally CSNY, and my beloved CCR -same albums over and over. They never get old. When we lived on Key Biscayne in Miami, my run was in the afternoon along the ocean. Frequently I could go for miles and miles and never encounter a human - just me, the gulls, sand, pelicans and sometimes a horseshoe crab or turtles. If I was very lucky, a dolphin would see me running and follow me, swimming parallel to the shore sort of on the side so he or she could watch me running. That actually happened several times and I suspect that they probably found me as funny and silly as I found them. But we entertained each other and would have stopped for a conversation had one of us spoke the language of the other. Actually we probably did have that conversation. Words aren’t always necessary. A friend once told me that her dad (a family practice physician) used tell her that when he couldn’t diagnose someone that he would send them to see a veterinarian. He said that they have to practice medicine without words – so they have a different skill set and a different way of processing information. On weekends, I would run
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Stiltsville today — what’s left — is a cluster of seven severely weathered sun-bleached wooden houses that have been built and rebuilt on pilings. along the black top road on the Key because there would be way too many people at the beach. I always wanted to run down to the big bridge over Biscayne Bay and over it, but never made it. It was really far and usually too hot even for my taste. However, it’s on the bucket list. I haven’t given up. My usual run would take me south on the island and around, where I would inevitably be staring into a blazing and intensive like a magnifying glass late afternoon sun. It gets really hot in Miami in the summer. On the Key it is even hotter — especially when there was no wind. But I was out running and that was all that counted. I have always said that I would rather run than eat. The run would take me through old Australian Pines, past stands of sea grapes, so thick they were impenetrable and under the shadow of the Cape Florida Lighthouse that
was originally built in 1825 and was not decommissioned until 1990. It is stationed in Bill Baggs State Park on the south end of Key Biscayne. I actually was friends with Mr. Baggs’ grandson when I lived in Miami, so my emotional ties to the island are deep in many ways. Near the halfway point of the run, when I would be running along the sea wall around the west side of the island, I could look out on the water at Stiltsville and would almost always be transported somewhere far away. Just seeing those rebel houses way-way out in the middle of Biscayne Bay flooded my I imagination — of the present, the past and the future. Stiltsville today — what’s left — is a cluster of seven severely weathered sun-bleached wooden houses that have been built and rebuilt on pilings. They were originally retreats of the old Miami gentry built in the 1930s. Most were weekend houses, fish camps, although occasionally they had a more colorful past as speakeasies and drinking clubs and gambling dens. Access of course was by boat. Food, fuel, water all had to be transported although I imagine that some must have had cisterns that collected rainwater. A neighbor always arrived by boat and fishing for dinner was the order of the day. Diesel generators and candles provided light and I imagine air-conditioning depended on the wind. You fell asleep and woke up listening to the waves pounding against the pilings and mornings always started out warm — then got hotter by the hour with the morning sun bouncing off the water and radiating every inch of the homes with magnified heat. Hurricanes came and went, but most of Stiltsville
Stiltsville at a glance When I was doing my homework about Stiltsville I discovered that former Florida Leroy Collins used to frequently visit and, small world, his grandson, Roy Collins is a neighbor of mine at our beach, so the connections somehow continue in unexpected ways. Here is a quote from Wikipedia that was a pleasant surprise for me: “Florida’s Governor LeRoy Collins (1955-1961) was a frequent visitor (to Stiltsville) during the 1950s, a guest of Jimmy Ellenburg at his house in the flats. Ellenburg established his barge near Crawfish Eddie in 1939 and was known as the unofficial mayor of Stiltsville. A handwritten note from the Governor to his host read: “Jimmy Ellenburg, When the time comes when I say so long to this life, I hope the great beyond seems alot [sic] like your cabin in the sea - Roy Collins”[7] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stiltsville endured — even after category 5 Andrew that passed directly over it with 200-plus miles per hour winds. After Andrew, Bill Bags — a park that had been so heavily forested — was barren. Not a single living plant, brush, or tree survived Andrew. It looked like a desert. Yet, Stiltsville made it. Go figure. The resilience and defiance embodied in these renegade Stiltsville structures and the life they represent to me have always been an inspiration. I went to Florida State University with a Belcher Oil granddaughter whose family owned one of the homes and she always promised to take me out, but we never made it. As close as I came was attending her wedding at Villa
Viscaya — a magnificent Italian Renaissance estate home on the water built by John Deering during from 1914-1920s. Running has always grounded me and a big part of that has been simply because it has given me the time to think. I believe that the companion part to that has been having an activity that I was passionate about always in front of me, waiting. It still gives me something to look forward to and enjoy. The run on the Key though was probably the most special of them all because it would take me past that anarchistic Stiltsville, which would beckon to me just like Greek sirens, only I would always listen to their enchantments and be joyously taken in.
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Roswell boys win lacrosse championship By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell boys’ lacrosse team won the state championship Saturday, May 17, in a 6-5 game against Lambert. This was the first time in Roswell’s history to host a home state championship game for any sport, and the team estimates about 5,000 spectators in attendance for the game. “We were definitely the underdog,” said head coach Alex Chrzanowski. “We lost to Lambert in the regular season, and playing Chattahoochee was an early test as well.” He said the team had to face some harsh realities about their playing during the season. “We faced some hard facts as far as our shortcomings and how to improve. But we did it. That’s the great thing about this team,” he said. “They can improve without ego.” Chrzanowski said the championship game was “intense” because it marked the first time a final game was played at Roswell High School. “The energy was amazing,” he said. “Our defense came through with us and our goalie [Brock Lohnes] as well. We reacted to our losses well and it turned out in our favor. We tried to look at every game as if we were playing the toughest team out there.” The team is losing 12 seniors this year, four of whom were starters. However, the bulk of the team is returning to the field next year. A celebration dinner and fundraiser will be held to support the team at e 6 p.m. June 19 at Lucky’s Burger and Brew, 1144 Alpharetta St., Roswell. A percentage of proceeds will be given to the lacrosse program.
Roswell High School Lacrosse player Kyle Keepers [9] plays in the state championship May 17 against Lambert High. Roswell won the final game.
Fellowship Christian names new head volleyball coach Coaching veteran Kirbie Wallace brings experience to program ROSWELL, Ga. — Kirbie Kathleen Wallace of Jonesboro has been named director of volleyball and head varsity volleyball coach for Fellowship Christian School, said Bryan Lindner,
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From left, the 8U Yankees are Will Critchfield, Noah Kalarickal, Michael Kipley, Carter Lively, Eric Moelter, Felipe Penso, Collin Wood, Kadyn Wuest, Quinn Cross and Dennis Zapata.
8u Yankees win Hopewell Youth Association Championship ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has hired Mary Waters as the new director of Open Arms Ministry. Open Arms at APC is committed to fulfilling the promises made at baptism and supporting the mission of APC for individuals of all abilities. Waters brings more than 25 years of experience in special education in
the Fulton County School System and a heart for serving people with special needs. Join APC for their next event, an inclusive Family Worship Service on Saturday, July 26, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. For more, visit www.alpharettapres.com. —Jonathan Copsey
Hammerheads nail Hobgood tourney MILTON, Ga. – The Hopewell Hammerheads 6U all-star team won their first tournament at the Hobgood Memorial Day Warm Up, May 26. The Hammerheads beat the Canton Noles 20-11. Team members are, front row from left, Jackson Collins, Kade Perpetua, Hunter Keane, Alex Telipsky, Nolan
Var and Charles Loehrer. Second row are Charlie Paulus, Nico Sanchez, Miller Pierce and P.J. Fitzpatrick. In the third row are coaches Scott Paulus, Mark Pierce and Press Fitzpatrick. Not pictured are Dawson Lowitt and coach Steve Lowitt. —Jonathan Copsey
Cambridge Lady Bears victorious By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
The victorious Cambridge Senior Select Lady Bears defeated rival Milton May 21 in the inaugural Championship of the Newtown Senior Select League. Standing, from left, are Coach Peter Hagerty, Bella Bruen, Sarah “duct tape” Strader, Caroline Harris, Claire Xiao, Ally Kench, Coach Dan Duffy, Holly Duffy, Ally Schnetzka, Coach Mark Schnetzka, Lexi Jack, Bailey Hawkins and Bell Dora; kneeling are Katherine Dunn, Lindsey Bagwell, Kaley Attaway, Jolie Blohm, Abby Edmiston, Allie Peebles and Kim Hagerty. Not pictured is Coach Doug Blohm.
MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge Senior Select Lady Bears defeated Milton High May 21 in the inaugural lacrosse championship of the Newtown Senior Select League with a score of 11-9. The Lady Bears finished the regular season with a 16-2 record and reached the finals with dominating wins over the Lassiter and Northview Senior Select teams. “Our team peaked at the right time at the end of the season. We are only in our second year in our Cambridge feeder program and are very happy in the progress we’ve made,” said head coach Mark Schnetzka. “We have such a great youth program with Cambridge Youth Lacrosse and Eagle Stix, which has helped to grow the sport of lacrosse in our community.”
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Smith heads to WestPoint, Naval Academy for summer ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta resident Miles Smith, a student of Alpharetta High School, has landed two prestigious summer programs through the U.S. military. He will participate in the 2013 U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar program. The Summer Seminar teaches prospective applicants about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics and professional training are key elements in developing the nation’s leaders. Each student will attend a six-
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Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern University recently recognized students for excellence in academics on the 2013 fall semester President’s List and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. President’s List Alpharetta: April Berlyoung, Grant Brown, Megan Byrd, Jordan Chambers, Sydney Doolittle, Jessica Forster, Garrett Frye, Austin Glover, Charles Gravlee, Joe Guenther, Helen Heindl, Austin Holcomb, Elizabeth Iannacone and Olivia Ibrahim. Megan Meyer, Emily Morrow, Lindsey Morton, Jeremy Moss, Douglas Mrsich, Robert Myrick, Samantha O’Connor, Michael Palmer, Jaclyn Sansom, Richard Skinner, Shannon Traylor, David Vater, Olivia Vranjes and Derrick Weiss. Cumming: Caitlyn Curdie, Tiffany Hinkelman, Andrew Johnson, John Eisa Junio, Calen Kirkpatrick, Megan O’Shea, Morgan Podczervinski, Saam Roodehchi, Andrew Smallwood, Ian Trapp, Valerie Welty and Teresa Zittrauer. Duluth: Shun Borders, Graysen Clements, Nicholas Efird and Liana Moran. Johns Creek: Matthew Anderson and Grant Williamson.
day session and experience a glimpse of the USNA life. Smith is one of a select group of 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and globe to attend the program. For more information on the U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.usna.edu. In addition to this, Smith was also awarded a place in the prestigious West Point Summer Leaders Experience in June. For than 5,000 juniors nationwide apply to the SLE, which offers high
Milton: Scott Kelly Roswell: Camden Batchelor, Kaley Bergen, Alexander Booth, Sarah Feltrop, Aubrey Flickinger, Sara Ghering, Samantha Goldberg, Laura Henry, Sally Henry, Caroline Hilburn, Trent Hutchins and Elizabeth Kleiber. Katherine McEnery, Katherine McGrath, Emily McManus, Kyle Miller, Amanda Orrison, Andrew Robertson, Taylor Stephenson, Kristen Tillman, Mariaelena Uceda and Jason Willoughby. Suwanee: Alexandra Breed, Jayme Cook, Thomas Cooper, Margaret Corry, Rebecca Farmer, Brooks Kolberg, Kiera Linton, Stephanie Simpson, Sarah Simpson and Taylor Yancey. Dean’s List Alpharetta: Michael Ackerman, Kaitlynn Ball, Whitney Ballew, Samuel Barbosa, Charlotte Beaver, Anukirat Bedi, John Berry, Lindsey Bias, Majeed Bilal, Erin Brink, Emily Brook, Robert Bryant III, Taylor Burns, Chelsea Cagle, Bethany Carman, Emily Cauthen, Brittany Childers and Amanda Clark. Lacey Dennis, Clifton Deputy, Corey Fern, Jacqueline Ferree, Maximilian Fey, Mikaela Fitzpatrick, Alex Forte, Hayden Gerwien, Jeremy Haysman, Sandra Hendow, Mariana Hernandez, Elizabeth Hoehn, Jesse House, Pamela Howarth, Alexandra Hyman, Alexandra James, Jordan Kelleher, Justin Kemple, Jordana Klein and Stephanie Kosturik. Ashlyn Laratta, Michael Liqua, Caitlin Loudy, Kelly Lyall, Matthew Mayfield, Meghan Mills, Matthew Mills, Emily Moroz, Agnes Nance, Samantha Nash, Brenna Needham, Lillian Norris, Emily Odom, Robby Perkins
school juniors the opportunity to experience life at West Point. They live in cadet barracks, eat in the cadet mess and participate in academic, leadership, athletic and military workshops. The one-week seminars are designed to help juniors with their college selection process while giving them an idea of the importance of leadership and sound decision-making in their education, careers and lives in general. For more information, visit www. usma.edu. —Jonathan Copsey
IV, Nick Perzella, William Pruitt, Christopher Purdy, Derrick Ramage, Connor Ramsey, Michael Reighard, Jaquuelyn Riley, Cameron Robertson and Tyler Roquemore. Mila Saitowitz, David Sansom, Jules Schwartz, Kayla Sinkoe, Andrew Smith, Taylor Spung, Reginald Suter Jr., Jeffrey Thomas, Daniel Tuck, Michael Vega, Charles Walker, Harrison Williams, Charlie Witkowski, Stephanie Woods, Michael Zborowski and Andrew Zipp. Cumming: Lauren Barkie, Cara Carme, Taylor Chesnut, Benjamin Chilton, Danielle Ducharme, Logan Fuller, Emily Grosshans, Christopher Henson, Jordan Knapp, Kevin Lindberg, Michael Scott Madsen, Joseph Maloof, Noah McCutcheon and Hayley McGhee. Courtney Puckett, Melissa Puckett, Corey Purnell, Joseph Sciaretta, Lauren Shimel, Allye Smith, Sreymoun Stinson, Colleen Tereniak, Tyler Vining, Miranda Walters, Andrea Webb, Lauren Weeks, Mitchell Williford and Jason Wood. Duluth: Allison Brophy, Jordan Geren, Kristy Hale, Zachary Hays, Brandon Jacobs, Blaine Kasmer, Alexander Keen, William Kite, Robin Lane, Saralita Matthews, Matthew Monaco, Christina Moran, Jennifer Paquin, Morgan Robertson, Clifford Robinson, Leah Roles, Kristel Schrils, Ashton Taylor and Michael Wigginton. Johns Creek: Daniel Bartlett, Michael Beatrice Jr., Curran Brown, Austin Campagnolo, Shelby Elliott, Shanique Estevez, Alexandra Fragnito, Alexis Hodges, Ryan Jones, Stephanie McNamara, Alexandra Murphy, Jackie Parsons, Megan Pragel, Macintyre Pullen, Katherine Sellers and
Miles Smith of Alpharetta High School.
Kelsey Widem. Milton: Andrew Brantley, Zachary Geurin, Allison Mueller and Marli Ross. Roswell: David Amszynski, Christian Archambault, Alexandra Bennett, Stephen Brennan, Kevin Brown, Kenneth Brown III, David Cano, Bradley Conyers, Luke Cranfill, Hannah Cranfill, Sarah Crossley, Dominique Dailey, Andrew Davis, Diop Gant, Kira Griffith, Kaitlyn Horace, Jack Jacoby, Jordan Kaminer and Tasha Lund. Rachel Marini, Brian McWalters, Dylan Mecher, Joshua Metzinger, Brittan Nocera, Nicholas Nolan, Charles Norman, Christopher Parker, Sarah Parker, Philip Radovich, Christina Ragan, Caitlin Robertson, Sean Ruff, Kiley Schumann, Bailey Semkuley, Nicholas Sligar, Emily Swedorski, Shelby Tippett, Parrish Turner, Sheila Wenger, Kenika Williams and Zakarie Ziobron. Suwanee: Derek Allan, Hailey Allgood, Halie Bellet, Austin Bennett, Lydia Biggs, Victoria Burnette, Erin Caruso, Brett Charron, Jennifer Charron, Katherine Conner, Kaitlyn Davidson, Nicholas Fancher, Laura Goodwin, Claire Goodwin, Tyler Hedges, Emily Johnson, Jane Kenyon, Kaitlin Kidwell, Kierstin Kidwell, Nam Kwon and Heather Lana. McKensie Maple, Morgan McCarthy, William McGinty, Marissa McOmber, Stewart Ragan, Brittany Reese, Collin Rogers, Taylor Sadrack, Zachary Schlosser, Lisa Schwartz, Ashley Sciota, Austin Shenk, Trey Short, Joshua Smith, Sarah Smith, Jessica Stalter, John Stevenson, Marisa Turner, Marcus Walker, Jeffrey Ward, Katherine Willoughby, Anna Wright and Peter Zanetti III.
University of Tennessee KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Johns Creek native and University of Tennessee volleyball newcomer Claudia Coco garnered her fourth All-American accolade for her 2013 high school senior season as she was recognized as a 2013 PrepVolleyball.com High School All-American. She was also named 2013 Under Amour All-American Honorable Mention, 2013 Max Preps High School All-American and 2013 American Family Insurance All-USA volleyball team.
Fairfield University FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Hayley FitzPatrick, a resident of Johns Creek, was named to the Dean’s List at Fairfield University for the fall 2013 semester. To be selected for the Dean’s List, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5.
University of Delaware NEWARK, Del. – Jason Derene of Milton and Laura George of Alpharetta were both named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a GPA of 3.33 or above.
Young Harris College YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Darby Stanford, a Young Harris College sophomore and left-handed pitcher from Alpharetta, was recently named Peach Belt Conference Co-Softball Pitcher of the Week after throwing two shutouts, including a perfect game.
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Local students win appointments to U.S. military academies ATLANTA – U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., announced that six North Fulton high school seniors whom he had nominated to the United States military academies have received appointments to the prestigious schools. “Each year, I have the honor of nominating outstanding young Georgians to
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Wheaton College WHEATON, Ill. – Wheaton College students Elizabeth Schriver of Alpharetta, Deborah Kim of Johns Creek and Emily Bopp of Alpharetta were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Dean’s List honors are earned by students who achieve at least a 3.5 GPA.
Arizona State University TEMPE, Ariz. – Yoori Lee of Suwanee graduated with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from the School of Letters and Sciences at Arizona State University’s December 2013 commencement ceremony. In addition, the following local students earned Dean’s List recognition for the fall 2013 term at ASU for achieving at least at 3.5 grade point average: Jacob Stein of Johns Creek, Paul Stevenson of Alpharetta, Andrew Esparza of Milton, Christine Vanstrom of Roswell and Nathan Waters of Cumming.
Georgia Southern STATESBORO, Ga. – John Alexander Stevenson has been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. He is a student at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, and has a 3.8 grade average.
Auburn University AUBURN, Ala. – Kristen Marcela of Milton and Kendall Knotts of Roswell were recently initiated into honor societies at Auburn University. Marcela was inducted into Delta Epsilon Iota and the Health Sciences Honor Society of Kappa Omicron Nu. Knotts was inducted into the National
attend our country’s fine military academies,” said Isakson. “Our appointees will make us proud as they always have.” Members of Congress are tasked with nominating students to attend the nation’s military academies annually. Those nominees who are accepted into the academies are awarded full four-
Honor Society. Delta Epsilon Iota recognizes academic excellence and provides members with a forum for leadership, community service and valuable insight into career development issues. Kappa Omicron Nu’s members are students who are majoring in human sciences, family or consumer sciences, have completed at least 45 semester hours in their decided major and rank in the top 25 percent of their class. In addition, Marcela and Knotts, an entrepreneur business administration major and 2013 Roswell High School graduate, were each named to the Auburn University Dean’s List for fall semester 2013. Also at Auburn, John Britt Easterling of Alpharetta, a graduate from Milton High School, was recently named to the all-Southeastern Conference sevens rugby team for his outstanding play during the SEC tournament in Knoxville, Tenn. As captain of his team, Easterling led Auburn to its SEC win, beating Florida in the final game 55-52. Easterling is an all-academic student athlete, who carries a 3.2 grade point average and is majoring in finance.
DeSales University CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Rebecca J. Ni resident of Duluth was among more than 600 students from DeSales University who made the fall 2013 Dean’s List. Ni majors in medical studies.
University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Ellen E. Horan, a freshman engineering major from Milton, earned Dean’s List recognition from the University of Florida for the fall 2013 semester.
Columbus State University COLUMBUS, Ga. – The following local students have graduated from Columbus State
University following the fall 2013 semester. Jordan Demers of Cumming graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theater arts. Jeremy Klein of Roswell graduated with a master’s degree in environmental science. Bianca Street of Roswell graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. Scott Vash of Cumming graduated with a certificate degree in criminal justice. Courtney Mason of Suwanee graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration degree in marketing. In addition, Columbus State University congratulated local students for earning a place on CSU’s President’s List for the 2013 fall semester for achieving a grade point average of at least 3.80: Conner Ray of Milton, Nathan Hudson of Alpharetta, Patrick Haley of Alpharetta, Leah Martin of Cumming, Kayla Richards of Cumming, James Klausmeyer of Roswell, Jessica Johnson of Duluth, Brooke Pulaski of Suwanee and Jordan Walsh of Suwanee. CSU also honored the following local students on the Dean’s List for earning at least a 3.6 grade point average: Daniela Volkovinsky of Alpharetta, Jordan Hughes of Suwanee, Dena Kalariotes of Suwanee, Daniel Blanda of Alpharetta, Hyunji Lee of Roswell and Margaret Fordham of Cumming.
Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Taylor Wood of Cumming completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville.
Radford University RADFORD, Va. – Stephen Michael Hudgens of Alpharetta has been named to the fall semester Dean’s List at Radford University. Hudgens, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Hudgens, is a junior accounting and finance major. To be
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year scholarships that include tuition, books, board, medical and dental care. Isakson held a congratulatory reception June 1 for nominees and their families. The Isakson nominees who have been accepted by the academies (listed with their hometowns) are: U.S. Air Force Academy
named to the Dean’s List, a student must have a grade point average of 3.4 or above.
of Alpharetta, Allison Nicole Snyder of Roswell and Hani Suleiman of Suwanee.
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BELOIT, Wisc. – Daniel Collins of Johns Creek recently graduated from Beloit College after the fall 2013 semester.
SEARCY, Ark. – Robert Paschall of Cumming recently graduated from Harding University with a business administration bachelor’s degree in management information systems.
SEARCY, Ark. – Garrison Gerard of Suwanee spent a three-month semester studying abroad at Harding University in Paris, France (HIP). As part of the HIP curriculum, Gerard spent the semester immersed in French culture and sharpening language skills. Students in the program have a full course load available to them taught by visiting professors who travel with the students.
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Matthew Motz of Milton and Susannah Schloss of Mountain Park were part of a group of 65 Flagler College freshmen that were honored by Omicron Delta Kappa, the college’s leadership organization, for distinguishing themselves while building their legacy at Flagler.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The following local students achieved Dean’s List and Merit List honors at Brenau University for the fall 2013 semester. Dean’s List students earned at least a 3.6 grade point average for 15 semester hours, and Merit List students earned at least at 3.5 grade point average on coursework of less than 15 semester hours. Dean’s List: Caitlin Macalla Cavanaugh of Suwanee, Chelsea Morgan Foster of Alpharetta, Jennifer Marie Garciasalas of Suwanee, Laura Ann Harvey of Johns Creek, Deirdre Michele Kunze of Alpharetta, Ding Yuan of Duluth, Hogai Balouch of Cumming, Stephanie Lynn Desrosiers of Roswell, J.R. Mae B. Espinoza of Alpharetta, Angela Vicki Hawkins of Alpharetta, Shannon Nichole Heath of Alpharetta, Lindsay A. Kelly of Cumming, Jamie Leigh Merola of Cumming and Jordan Bryant Wallace of Cumming. Merit List: Carly Ann Berg of Duluth, Tara Sylace Davis of Cumming, Kathryn Mary Kibler of Cumming, Rachel Elizabeth Lange of Alpharetta, Nicolette Amanda Weaver of Cumming, Denisa J. Dafinescu of Suwanee and Lois Sherrell Powell of Suwanee.
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University of Oklahoma NORMAN, Okla. – Several local students were listed on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus Honor Roll and President Honor Roll for the fall 2013 semester. President Honor Roll students earned a 4.0 grade point average. In most colleges, students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the Honor Roll. Students in the College of Architecture are recognized with a 3.3 or better, and students in the College of Engineering are recognized with a 3.0 or better. Those recognized on the President Honor Roll include Kimberly Lynn Maxwell of Alpharetta, Keith D. Strasbaugh of Cumming and Philip Nathaniel Barker of Johns Creek. Honor Roll recognitions went to Claire Jean Demetree
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Cambridge CUREs with film festival Students create, honor films MILTON, Ga. – Cambridge High School held its first annual Cambridge Film Festival April 2 to benefit CURE. With 22 film submissions, the event raised more than $1,000 in its first year and has become a labor of love for the young film and video program at Cambridge High School. The Cambridge Film Festival was the brainchild of Cambridge High School students Grant Keller and Sahana Subramanian. “The students wanted to start a film club to celebrate their passion for film, culminating with a year-end film festival,” said CHS film and video instructor Marc Schneider. “Grant and Sahana suggested proceeds should benefit
a charity rather than go to our fledgling program. How could I refuse that?” CURE was founded in 1975 and is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through research, education and support of patients and their families. Since its establishment as a grassroots organization, CURE has focused its efforts on improving the care, quality of life and survival rate of children with cancer. The Schneider family was introduced to CURE at the foundation’s annual Lauren’s Run and Picnic several years ago through their close friends Alan and Dayna Thomson. “CURE is near and dear to our hearts,” Schneider said. “I proposed CURE as our charity, and Grant and Sahana were immediately on board. We had over 20 submissions in the Best Film and Best Documentary categories. The students,
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Senior Grant Keller and Sophomore Sahana Subramanian started the Cambridge Film Festival. faculty and Cambridge community rallied for a great night.” Dr. Edward Spurka, principal of Cambridge High School, was on-hand to present the awards for the two winning films. “I couldn’t be more proud of Mr. Schneider and our students in our video broadcasting program for developing the first-ever Cambridge Film Festival for CURE,” said Spurka. “I
am excited for this tradition to continue in years to come, and we look forward to supporting CURE.” Each filmmaker paid a $5 entry fee for their film, and the ticket price to the event was $5. Additionally, Keller ran a 50/50 raffle to boost donations, while Subramanian and Schneider teamed up to direct production of the event. Nominees for Best Docu-
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mentary (three nominees) and Best Picture (four nominees) were screened. The “Minty” (their version of the Oscar) for Best Documentary was awarded to “Ice,” directed by Sara Hogan and Subramanian. The Best Picture Minty was awarded to “Remnant,” directed by David Le. To learn more about CURE, visit www.curechildhoodcancer.org. —Jonathan Copsey
Council: Continued from Page 4 from the development. “I realize you [the developer] did what you thought you should do, but sending out one notice to the entire condo association seems sparse,” said Mayor David Belle Isle. “There needs to be at least an attempt to contact the original homeowners and get some input.” Councilmember Mike Kennedy said otherwise, saying it was up to the HOA to contact its residents. “It’s up to the HOA in that case,” he said. “The HOA president has been meeting with them for months. It sounds like a communication problem.” In the end, council agreed to postpone a decision on the development until June 16, in an effort to allow the residents to speak with the developer. Councilmember D.C. Aiken said he would likely approve the measure when it comes back, regardless of resident concerns. “It’s a great argument to keep trees where you have them,” he said. “In reality, that’s not going to happen in the long term. You are still going to see the next building from same street. And there is nothing we can do about it. The owner has the right to sell their property to the highest bidder.”
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PUBLIC NOTICE The North Fulton Regional Radio System Authority (NFRRSA) proposes to construct a 350’ self-supported public safety communications tower west of Fouts Road, approximately 0.2 mile southwest of the intersection with Holcomb Bridge Road, in Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia. Wireless telecommunications antennae will be placed on the tower and related equipment shelters will be placed at the base of the tower. In accordance with regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the NFRRSA hereby solicits public comment concerning the effect of its proposal on historic properties. Any comments should be made within 30 days of the date of this notice, and directed to Ligita Kravchuk, AMEC E&I, Inc. at 1075 Big Shanty Rd NW Ste 100, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Please include the tower location and the location of the historic resource that you believe might be affected.
PUBLIC NOTICE The North Fulton Regional Radio System Authority (NFRRSA) proposes to construct a 400’ self-supported public safety communications tower on the northwest side of Lackey Road, approximately 0.5 mile southwest of the intersection with Arnold Mill Road, in Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia. Wireless telecommunications antennae will be placed on the tower and related equipment shelters will be placed at the base of the tower. In accordance with regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the NFRRSA hereby solicits public comment concerning the effect of its proposal on historic properties. Any comments should be made within 30 days of the date of this notice, and directed to Ligita Kravchuk, AMEC E&I, Inc. at 1075 Big Shanty Rd NW Ste 100, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Please include the tower location and the location of the historic resource that you believe might be affected.
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Vesta Smith, far left, held the event honoring and learning about the Tuskegee Airmen as part of a continuing education series. With her are Tuskegee Airman Norris Connally, seated, who received a proclamation from Roger Wise, standing, on behalf of Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
Alpharetta hosts ‘Red Tails’ Tuskegee Airmen recount exploits By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The flying Red Tails of World War II paid a visit to North Fulton May 29, nearly 70 years after they fought. “Red Tails” was a name for the men and women commonly called the “Tuskegee Airmen,” the first all-black American aviators. Beyond the fighter pilots, they were made up of men and women in the ground crew in maintenance, nurses and support staff. White trainers and support staff are also considered a part of the Airmen. They got their name from the distinctive red painting on the fighter planes’ tails. “Today, there are 16,000 men and women who worked on that experiment and are considered part of the Tuskegee Airmen,” said Zelly Rainy Orr, a speaker and historian for the Airmen. She said the Tuskegee “experiment” began in 1941. “It was a program to train blacks to fly,” she said. It was military practice at the time to prohibit AfricanAmericans or women to fly military aircraft, despite many having civilian pilot’s licenses. The Tuskegee program was to experiment allowing blacks to fight. There were about 1,000 pilots, but less than half those actually flew. “What made the Tuskegee
Airmen great is they proved to the nation that if blacks are given the chance to compete at the same level [as white pilots]. For the first time, blacks were in a position to show they were intellectually savvy,” Rainy Orr said. Many of the missions the Airmen flew were as support craft on bombing missions. African-Americans were prohibited from flying bombers. However, by the end of the war, the protection of the Tuskegee pilots was in high demand. After the war, in 1949, the Air Force held a gunnery meet for all its pilots. There were 12 teams, only one of which was black. “The Tuskegee men won the conventional class meet and had the highest score of all 12 teams. We were the first top guns,” Rainy Orr said. “We proved we were the best of the best.” One of the few living Airmen, Norris Connally, was present for the event. Born in Atlanta in 1921, Connally was attending the all-black Morehouse College when recruiters came looking for volunteers to fly in Tuskegee. He and 14 of his classmates signed up. The vast majority of those men were relegated to ground duty in support of the pilots. He was one of those men. He traveled to Africa and southern Europe with the squadrons, keeping the men in
the air. Connally and his fellow pilots returned to civilian duty after the war. Connally went on to become vice president of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Another Tuskegee Airman was the first black licensed electrician in Atlanta. He helped wire the MARTA stations when they were built. Another went on to be the surgeon monitoring John Glenn as he became the first American in space. “Help your children do research and learn your own history,” said Connally’s daughter, Geraldine Gilliam. “It’s important.” In a special presentation, the Tuskegee Airmen were named “outstanding citizens” by Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp. The award was presented by Roger Wise, of Kemp’s office. The standing-room only event was held at Alpharetta City Hall and was hosted by the American Heritage Society of Georgia, a North Fultonbased group dedicated to preserving patriotism as well as an understanding of the history behind what made America great. For more on the Tuskegee Airmen and their legacy, visit them online at tuskegeeairmen.org. For more on the American Heritage Society of Georgia, visit them at www. americanheritagesocietyofgeorgia.com. They meet every fourth Tuesday of the month.
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Verizon: Continued from Page 14 move and he’s got it; Motown, Hip-Hop, Boogie, Interpretive Dance. His two-tone shoes (holdover from his Checkmate days?) were cutting the cake, and he even threw in a Michael Jackson moonwalk. Steve shared with a little chuckle that it was actually “The Joker’s” 40th birthday. Who knew then it would be still be such a hit today? A favorite of nearly everyone, we all sang along. And all obeyed his command to “Dance, Dance, Dance” for its promise of “If you keep on dancing, then you’ll never grow old.” Sage advice. “Keep On Rockin’ Me, Baby!” It works for them! What a long, strange Journey it’s been Journey launched into “Be
Milton: Continued from Page 10 its footprint in the Deerfield building in the coming years once a new courthouse and public safety building are completed. That project was put on hold during the recession and local option sales tax discussions.
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Good to Yourself” and they certainly did right by the audience. I don’t believe there is an equal to Arnel Pineda on any stage. As much as I loved his sound – so like Steve Perry’s, it’s hard to believe when you’re looking at this 5-foot-3 adolescent-looking guy – my mind kept dwelling on what a fantastic poverty to popularity arc his life has been. Pineda was 13 when his mother died, and the younger kids were taken in by relatives. But Arnel volunteered to take care of himself, helping the family financially when he could, sometimes sleeping out-
side a friend’s house and not even able to eat every day. The humble gratitude that emanates from him is unparalleled. He endeavored to make a personal connection with everyone whose eyes were visible to him, pointing, winking and shaking his head. He is as light on his feet as Peter Pan bouncing all across the stage. Steve Perry broke his 19year seclusion to sing live last week, and it was apparent that decades of wailing had taken its toll; but he may be setting the stage for a comeback. The day before the show, an interview quoted Arnel as saying he was happy to let Steve have his job back. He cited a growing desire to spend more time with his wife and four children. In any event, his star is now firmly fixed in the firmament, so his solo career could resume with a vengeance. Guitarist Neal Schon’s finest hour was a resounding
With the new LOST monies in hand, the city can afford to build a new City Hall and the public safety building shortly after. By shifting rent payments to debt payments, eventually the city’s buildings would be completely paid off. Plans for the development will be crafted in-house by City Architect Robert Buscemi to maximize savings to taxpayers.
As the plans become available, the city expects to let the public view them and chart the project’s progress via the city’s website and public meetings. The bond will also pay for the 2014-2015 expansion of Bell Memorial Park and the construction of a court, fire and police services complex on Ga. 9 near Cambridge High School, expected to open in 2019.
We won’t ever stop believin’. Not a chance.
solo that began with an atypical “Taps” and launched into Jimi Hendrix’s “Star-Spangled Banner.” With Old Glory whipping in the wind on the video screens, the crowd was whipped into a patriotic fervor. He is the linchpin of the group, the only member who has toured and played on every album since the group’s inception. The most touching moment was the screening of family
photos during “Faithfully,” which keyboardist Jonathan Cain wrote on a long-haul bus ride. Deen Castronovo is the best singing drummer in the business. He sounded a lot like Steve Perry, as well. From the opening piano chords of “Don’t Stop Believin’” to Neal Schon’s virtuosic guitar riffs, the throng throbbed in delight. We won’t ever stop believin’. Not a chance.
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The Kloster Group & Roswell Home Team for the Top Recorded Sale in North Fulton! We proudly congratulate The Kloster Group and Roswell Home Team of Harry Norman’s North Fulton office for achieving the record home sale in North Fulton. The teams worked together to complete the sale of the 16+ acre estate at 109 Goulding Place, listed at $6.9 million.
(from left) The Kloster Group: Peter Kloster and Allison Kloster, North Fulton Senior Vice President and Managing Broker: Jenni Bonura, The Roswell Home Team: Tricia Frame, Laura Hamling and Anne Chamberlin
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