Forsyth Herald – March 28, 2019

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Cancer patient finishes marathon

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Johns Creek resident wins room makeover

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Area baseball teams enter national tourney

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Short-term rental debate Forsyth County commissioners held a special called meeting March 19 to hash out disagreements over a proposal to sharpen regulations on short-term rental properties.

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Publix to begin work on Matt Highway site

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Police arrested a man March 19 after he fired off several shots while in a car.

Police were patrolling at 10 p.m. near Picklesimer Road when they heard rapid succession gunfire and stopped the car the gunfire originated from.

The passenger told police he was the one who shot the gun and that he had thrown the gun and its ammo out of the win-

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Work equipment stolen from parked work vehicle FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man called police March 18 after he realized two chainsaws and a blower were stolen from a work vehicle.

All three items were last seen on March 16. They were worth $2,000 total.

Police said there were no signs of forced entry and the doors were unlocked.

The man provided police with the serial numbers of the missing items.

Video shows break-in at business storage shed FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A business manager contacted police March 18 after he discovered his storage shed was burglarized over the weekend.

Police arrived at VC Cars at 6005 Atlanta Highway and were shown footage of a person breaking into the shed March 17 at 1:07 a.m. The manager said they had a break-in at the same shed a few months prior.

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The gun and ammo were recovered. Police said the gun was modified to make it a fully automatic weapon.

The passenger, later identified as 29-year-old Martin Ponce of Gainesville, was arrested for discharging firearms on a public street, discharging firearms while under the influence of alcohol, tampering with evidence and reckless conduct.

The suspect was shown cutting the cable lock securing the gate and making several trips to and from the shed.

Several power tools totaling $1,100 were stolen.

Customer leaves store with $136 in jewelry FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An employee with the Kohl’s on Peachtree Parkway reported a cross and items of jewelry were stolen from the store on March 13.

The employee told a Forsyth deputy she witnessed a woman take the items of jewelry into a fitting room. She later emerged without the jewelry visible in her hands or shopping cart and exited the store.

The employee confronted the woman outside the store and the suspect began crying and refused to return inside. The suspect then entered the passenger side of a car and left the scene.

The total value of the jewelry taken was $136.

Atlanta woman arrested for DUI, opiate possession FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An Atlanta woman was arrested March 13 for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of opiates after she was pulled over for speeding.

A Forsyth deputy clocked the woman driving 93 mph along Ga. 400 near Majors Road around 10 p.m. and initiated a traffic stop.

According to the incident report, the woman displayed abnormal behavior

and watery eyes but denied drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

The deputy completed a field sobriety test and determined the woman was under the influence of drugs.

While searching the woman’s car, deputies found what they believe to be two Oxycodone pills and two unidentified brown pills which were taken as evidence for testing.

Suspect leads deputies on high-speed chase FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth deputies arrested a driver for attempting to elude police while driving along Ga. 400.

A deputy witnessed the driver’s car fail to maintain its lane and follow another car too closely. The deputy attempted to pull the car over, but the driver continued to drive between 60-80 mph while weaving.

Another deputy joined in the pursuit, and the deputies performed a “box-in” maneuver, pinning the suspect’s car between two patrol cars as they slowed.

The driver attempted to maneuver around the front car and later caused a collision with the lead vehicle.

The deputies removed the driver from the car and placed him in handcuffs.

According to the report, “the odor of an alcoholic beverage was extreme” and his speech was slurred and incoherent. The man admitted to drinking six beers at a bar.

The suspect was arrested for DUI, attempting to elude police, following too closely, failure to maintain lane, speeding and reckless driving.

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Forsyth sifts through opinions on short-term rental code Officials face decision on regulating operators

BY PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County commissioners held a special called meeting March 19 to hash out disagreements over a proposal to sharpen regulations on short-term rental properties.

On hand were more than 30 people, most with properties affected by the proposed regulations.

The afternoon forum did little to resolve the issue of whether stricter controls on the operations are needed, but it did reveal where some county officials stand on the matter.

Right now, the County Commission has before it a proposed code change that would require those with short-term rental properties in areas zoned for residential or agriculture to apply for a conditional use permit in order to operate.

That proposal has drawn strong opposition from property owners who operate the rentals. They say the restric-

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tions, in effect, outlaw their operations and infringe on their rights. They also point out that the overwhelming majority of short-term rentals operate without incident, and that complaints come from an isolated area.

An equally vocal group of residents argue for tighter controls on the rental properties, maintaining that residential homeowners deserve assurances that areas zoned for residential use remain free of lodging operations. They say homebuyers have an expectation that the county’s zoning code means what it says.

Commissioners opened the threehour session with an attempt to map out the extent of the short-term rental practice in the county.

Steve Zaring, director of the Code Compliance Department, said his office is in the process of identifying the number of short-term rentals in the county.

He said he expects new software that helps track listings will provide an accurate figure in the coming weeks. Right now, best estimates put the number of operations at about 250, he said.

Zaring also reported that, since 2014, there have been 22 complaints lodged with the department relating to short-

term rentals, but that number does not include calls to the Sheriff’s Office.

County Commission Chairwoman Laura Semanson pointed out that the number also does not reflect the calls and emails commissioners receive about the operations. She said the commission wants to hear both sides of the issue, but ultimately, the county will decide what, if any, changes will be made to the ordinance, and that decision will be considered at a public hearing where each side will be given 10 minutes to speak in support or opposition.

The March 19 forum sprang from a meeting earlier this month when commissioners agreed to provide both sides extended time to speak on the matter before county officials draft a final proposal.

During the open mic portion of the forum, commissioners heard from close to a dozen people representing both sides of the issue.

Homeowners who reside in neighborhoods where short-term rentals operate reiterated their call for strict guidelines to govern the properties. They said homeowner residents must deal with increased traffic, noise and the potential for unruly behavior.

Operators, on the other hand, argued that they are being singled out. Property owners who rent out homes long term make money on the arrangement, yet they are not targeted for a change to the zoning code, they said.

The operators also announced they have formed a coalition to represent their interests, and they proposed a plan whereby short-term rental owners can regulate themselves. The regulations would include ensuring that occupancy fits capacity, both in bedrooms and sewer service, issuing renters a welcome letter detailing conditions of the local noise ordinance and installing a noise monitoring system.

But, Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she was not impressed. Self-regulation is not a compromise, she said, and such a proposal would transfer enforcement of the county’s ordinances to a third party.

Commissioner Molly Cooper said short-term rental operations are businesses, yet few of them conform to codes governing businesses, such as fire inspections, licensing and ADA compliance.

“You guys are running a business; you really are,” she said. “And, your rental property is a business site.”

Forsyth approves application for church in residential area

BY PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioners have approved a developer’s plan to build a church on eight acres zoned agricultural along Bennett Road just east of Ga. 400.

The conditional use permit, approved by commissioners at their March 21 meeting, will allow the relocation of the Iglesia Luz Y Vida Church from its current site on Crow Road in Cumming. The new site would include a 24,475-squarefoot church on Bennett Road just east of an area marked for business and retail.

Planning and Community Development Director Tom Brown told commissioners the church would be suitable for the location. The county, he said, is interested in making use of space along Ga. 400 to foster economic development, so the church would serve as a transitional use between commercial and residential.

The Rev. Mark Smith, senior pastor of Abundant Life Church in Cumming, spoke in support of Iglesia Luz Y Vida Pastor Martin Acevedo and his family whom he said he has known for 16 years. Smith said Acevedo has shown himself to be a committed servant of the community and will build a strong con-

I don’t oppose this church ... I oppose the location, as many of these people were saying.”

Andy Coleman Forsyth resident gregation of worshippers.

Several nearby residents spoke during public comment in opposition to the application, saying that while they welcome a new church to the county, placing it next to residential neighborhoods would disrupt their quality of life.

Christina McCartney, whose property lies behind the site, said she considers the church a commercial use, and it would operate contrary to the county’s 2017 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which marked the area for suburban living.

At the same time, McCartney said, she appreciates the efforts county staff made to attach conditions to the permit that protects residents from over-use of the property.

Other residents said they fear the county is ruining Bennett Road by opening it up to more commercial endeavors.

Homeowners, they said, invested in the area decades ago with dreams of their own to live in a peaceful setting, away from the traffic and frenzy of commercial development.

“I don’t oppose this church,” said Andy Coleman. “I grew up in a church.

I’ve gone to church for 39 years. My children go to church. I oppose the location, as many of these people were saying.”

If approved, Coleman said, the county would set a terrible precedent for the portion of Bennett Road that is currently residential and agricultural.

District 2 County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she had worked diligently through the process to ensure residents’ concerns were addressed. She said county staff had drawn up a host of conditions the church must follow to placate fears of disrupting surrounding neighborhoods. Those conditions include fencing with vegetation and an adequate septic system to accommodate 120 sanctuary seats with no kitchen.

Commissioners said that as the county population grows, so does the number of churches. Many churches already exist in residential areas, they said.

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Natalie Shirley, (middle) crosses the finish line with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta volunteers. The volunteers powered Shirley’s wheelchair along the 13.1-mile course.

Cancer patient defies odds from start to finish line

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Marcie Shirley was told by doctors that her daughter, Natalie, would not live beyond 18-months old. Natalie was born with a massive, malignant brain tumor, and removing the cancerous cells would leave Natalie with just half of her brain. The subsequent surgeries left Natalie unable to use her right extremities and blind in her right eye.

However, three decades after the grim diagnosis, Natalie is not only looking forward to her 32nd birthday, she recently completed her second push-assisted half marathon.

Natalie completed the Publix half marathon in Atlanta on March 17 with four Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta volunteers pushing her wheelchair along the 13.1-mile course.

Natalie’s race backed the Kyle Pease foundation, which provides assistance and support to disabled athletes.

“We were showing other people those with special needs can do anything, we’re just doing it in a different way,” Natalie said. “I started doing this because it’s a lot of fun.”

Marcie said the Publix half-marathon is a beacon of acceptance for people of all abilities.

“It doesn’t matter what your ability is, you are welcome,” she said. “Some people just do things in a different way, but other than that, they are just people. They want to get out, have fun, be a part of the community, see people and have friends.”

Natalie has found a group of friends through the Champions Community Foundation’s Titans adaptive sports programming. Natalie, a diehard fan of Atlanta’s professional teams who has an

affinity for Chipper Jones, Freddie Freeman and Josef Martinez, gets her fill of competition playing wheelchair basketball, handball and football.

Without the use of her right hand, Natalie has a specialized wheelchair that allows her to power and steer with two wheels on the left side of the chair. Marcie said it is an interesting dynamic to watch the Titans compete. For instance, Natalie catches, throws and shoots while using one arm while using the same arm to maneuver her wheelchair.

Hearing and watching sports has significant meaning for Natalie. She remembers being in hospitals during the treatment for her brain tumor while listening to and watching sports.

“I think that got me to love sports,” she said.

Natalie’s life hit another speedbump last year when she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. However, she continued to fight through 12 additional rounds of chemotherapy and is thriving today.

“I’m a survivor,” she said.

Though challenging diagnoses have played a significant part in her life, Natalie said overall, she is still just Natalie.

“I think about it most of the time, and I’m grateful I’m still here to show other people you can do regular things, just a different way,” she said. “I’m just like everybody else, only trapped in my body.”

“I’m just like the Energizer bunny, I never stop,” she laughed.

Natalie is looking forward to continue as an employee at Trader Joe’s, and to hopefully soon move into Champions Place. The proposed development in Roswell will provide a living community for young adults with physical challenges who require varying levels of aid.

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Johns Creek resident Tanya Nystrom was recently announced as the winner of Appen Media’s fifth annual giveaway. The prize: a $5,000 room makeover by Exquisite Living.

Nystrom described herself as an “avid reader” of the Johns Creek Herald, which was how she discovered the contest. Like thousands of other readers, she hunted through the paper for the Exquisite Living logo for a chance to win.

Even after entering several times, she was surprised to hear she won.

“I was so excited,” Nystrom said. “I just didn’t believe it. Exquisite Living, my goodness, it’s a nice prize.”

She said the elegant furniture offered at Exquisite Living will up her homes design game and bring new life into her older home.

“I just want to make it light and airy,” she said. “These older homes, especially ’80s homes, tend to be compartmentalized and dark, so we want to lighten it up. It’s a traditional home that we’re trying to bring into this century. I call it transitional traditional.”

Zaina Wuest, the owner of Exquisite Living, said this is a common request by people who don’t own open floor plan homes. Though for some, these older floorplans are seen as having character, they can also feel dark.

Wuest recommends a light neutral paint color, appropriately scaled furniture and good lighting to combat that.

Wuest founded Exquisite Living in 2016, following a lifelong love of interior design. Exquisite Living just opened its

second location in Alpharetta City Center, 374 Commerce Street, to complement its existing location at 6225 Atlanta Highway.

Wuest prides herself on her company’s comprehensive consultation and design services.

“It’s one of the things we do differently, which is the reason our design side has done tremendously,” Wuest said.

“Most furniture stores offer complementary design service, but that’s just a sales person going in there and seeing what inventory they can pull out of the store.”

Exquisite Living partners sales personnel with employees with a background in interior design. They work together to develop a plan around the client’s budget and schedule.

Nystrom’s $5,000 room makeover prize includes designer consultation.

“I’m leaning toward our family room,” she said. “I think that’s the room that needs the most attention, but whatever the designer, Zaina, says when she comes out to our consultation. We are open to suggestions.”

Nystrom has lived in the area for more than 30 years. She shares her home with her husband, Jim, and a cat, and their children and grandchildren live nearby, so the new room will have to be child- and claw-proof, she said.

This is the fifth annual Appen Giveaway.

Past winners have won a cruise voucher, but a room design contest brings the sweepstakes closer to home, Wuest said.

“I’m really excited to see how this turns out,” she said. “$5,000 is a lot of money to get professional, high end stuff. I would want to win it.”

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Blessed Trinity is one of 16 teams selected to play in the National High School Invitational April 3-6 in Cary, North Carolina.

Local baseball teams to compete on national stage Blessed Trinity, South Forsyth to play in national invitational

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Blessed Trinity and South Forsyth baseball will be in the national spotlight April 3-6 when they compete in the USA Baseball National High School Invitational in Cary, North Carolina. The Titans and War Eagles were the only teams selected from Georgia for the tournament.

Blessed Trinity head coach Andy Harlin and South Forsyth head coach Russ Bayer each used the same phrase to describe the opportunity for their

teams to compete among the 16 most prolific high schools programs in the nation — “once in a lifetime.”

“We are definitely excited,” Harlin said.

“It’s a huge honor to be a part of that and play against teams from all over the country in a fun environment. The guys like competing and will love the challenge.”

Bayer said the invitation gives South Forsyth the opportunity to showcase the baseball hotbed of metro Atlanta.

“It’s great for a program to get national recognition, and we’re excited to showcase what this area has to offer,” Bayer said. “I’ve said for years and years the region we are in is extremely tough with a lot of D1 players coming out, so we’re proud and honored and looking forward to showing what we’re all about

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South and BT were selected for the invitational last October after strong showings in 2018. Blessed Trinity captured the Region 7-AAAA title and reached the semifinals of the state playoffs. South Forsyth dominated 5-AAAAAAA to earn the region crown and reached the second round of the Class 7A playoffs.

“We had a very strong season last year with a couple of high-profile players, so it kind of works hand in hand with [earning an invitation],” Bayer said.

“We still didn’t expect the invitation, but as a coach, it’s always in the back of your mind, and with us having high-profile guys it pushed us in that direction.”

Blessed Trinity begins its tournament April 3 against a team with a familiar name, Marist, but it is a squad from Chicago and not the Titans’ Region 7-AAAA rivals.

South Forsyth will take on two-time defending National High School Invitation champions Orange Lutheran from Orange, California.

The 16-team tournament features a single-elimination bracket.

Harlin said each team has its own personality, and the 2019 Titans are mentally tough and have a fighting spirit

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South Forsyth top prospect Landon Sims and the South Forsyth War Eagles will compete in the National High School Invitational in Cary, North Carolina beginning April 3. that should serve them well against the nation’s top teams.

Leading the War Eagles in the tournament is a “once in a career” opportunity, Bayer said, and he knows his team is ecstatic with the privilege to compete.

“They understand in the baseball circle it’s such an honor,” Bayer said.

“It’s not something you know is a right of passage, they know how blessed and fortunate they are for the opportunity.”

Select games will be broadcasted live on USABaseball.com, MLB.com and Facebook live. For more information, visit USABaseball.com.

“The only way we can improve as a society is by working together.”

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School senior Anish Bikmal has co-founded a nonprofit organization that operates a tutoring acadAnish Bikmal emy for local students and uses the South Forsyth High School senior proceeds to benefit charities in India serving subsistence farmers, hungry children and people with cataracts.

Bikmal saw this as a chance to Since the start of the organization, educate students in his local commumore than $50,000 has been donated nity while using the profits to educate to philanthropic organizations in India the farmers indirectly. to educate and provide tools to 104 He recruited other high school stufarmers, serve approximately 30,000 dents to join in providing academic asmeals to children in need and pay for sistance in a variety of subjects to kids 44 cataract surgeries. in grades 3-12 through weekly classes, He was recently recognized by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards summer camps, college counseling and mentoring relationships. as a State Honoree. Bikmal will receive Overall, Bikmal delegates tasks to $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip the academy’s tutors, organizes events, in May to Washington, D.C. for several manages advertising and finances and days of national recognition events. teaches four classes a week.

On a visit to India several years “The best way to show your appreago, Bikmal met farmers near Mumbai who work 70 hours a week and use ag- ciation for the resources you have is to share it with others,” Bikmal said. “The ricultural techniques that can damage only way we can improve as a society soil quality and produce harvests too is by working together.” meager to support their families.

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Lambert student launches award-winning phone app

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Publix will anchor an 82,000 square-foot retail center.

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Publix set to break ground at Matt shopping center CUMMING, Ga. — An 82,000 squarefoot retail center at the corner of Bannister Road and Matt Highway is set to break ground April 11.

Developed by Atlanta-based Retail Planning Corporation, the shopping center is scheduled to open summer 2020 and will be anchored by Publix.

The new 48,500 square-foot Publix will include a variety of fresh, all-natural and traditional products as well as a drive-through pharmacy window.

The retail plaza will offer a mix of other services and restaurants, including Great Clips, Nail Talk & Tan, J. Christopher’s and AT&T. Ongoing leasing efforts will target restaurants, beauty and health services, shipping facilities,

financial services, children’s daycare, fast casual and fast food restaurants.

“We’re very excited about the opportunity to offer the Publix shopping experience to additional customers in the Cumming/Forsyth area,” stated Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix’s Atlanta Division.

Retail Planning Corporation specializes in grocery-anchored shopping center development with an emphasis on Kroger and Publix. The company is one of the largest management companies in the Southeast in this specialized asset category, with 60 shopping centers totaling over 5.5 million square feet of retail.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At 16 years old, Akshat Gautam already can lay claim to having developed an app that has garnered wide acclaim.

Gautam always had an interest in math and science, but his experience with app development began in middle school.

“I’ve always been interested in computer programming, but I really got into it in 8th grade,” said Gautam, now a junior at Lambert High School.

He first taught himself coding with basic block programs like Scratch, before he advanced to more professional platforms such as Java, the system used

by Android. Once he honed those skills, he entered his first competition with AllergySafe, his flagship app.

The app, inspired by Gautam’s own struggles with minding allergies while eating out, screens restaurants based on which allergens they serve. Users can input various allergens in order to receive a specialized list of safe restaurants.

“When I went out, I always had to ask to see a list of ingredients,” Gautam said, delving further into his inspiration behind the app.

After the app placed first at the 2017 Forsyth Regional Student Technology Competition and the Georgia Student Technology Competition, it was clear to Gautam that he had coded a gem.

The process to create AllergySafe was rigorous, with Gautam doing the job normally performed by a team of coders.

However, after two months of coding and three months of testing, he released

The app, inspired by Gautam’s own struggles with minding allergies while eating out, screens restaurants based on which allergens they serve. his app onto the Google and Apple app stores, where it has accumulated more than a thousand downloads.

Gautam said the response has been mostly positive, with stamps of approval from nutritionists and good reviews from app users.

Gautam is working on three new apps. One is designed to help students taking AP Computer Science courses, another is an emergency dialer, and his last he is waiting to unveil for a competition.

He still finds time for the Lambert Math Team, Physics Team and the Computer Science Club, which he founded.

He also started Be Code Confident, an organization that connects younger students to experienced coders.

“I regret not starting earlier, so I want to provide that for students,” Gautam said.

He visits South Forsyth High School weekly to teach students the basics of coding.

In the future, Gautam hopes to enroll in a technology-oriented university, then pursue a career in developing artificial intelligence.

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Events will take place across the city, as organizers pay tribute to the beauty of Roswell during springtime and to its abundant azaleas, a flower native to Georgia. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more.

Explore numerous activities throughout April. For more information and full list of events, visit roswellazaleafestival.com.

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FEATURED: “SENIOR FOLLIES”

What: The Georgia Senior Follies will be performing “Rewind,” a collaboration of all of the past “Senior Follies,” such as Broadway, Movie Musicals, the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll and the best of television.

When: March 15-31; Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.

Where: The School Street Playhouse, 101 School St, Cumming Cost: $27.50 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com or 770781-9178

“SOUTHERN CURRENTS”

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Photography Group’s most recent exhibit. Featuring 51 works by 35 local and regional artists.

When: March 9-April 20; opening reception Saturday, March 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org or 770-623-8448

GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11.

When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org

EVENTS: SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE

What: See and purchase native plants, including azaleas, shrubs and flowering perennials. Experts will be on hand to help inform decisions.

When: March 29-30 and April 5-6 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter. org

What: This month’s volunteer project is Better Together’s quarterly Adopt A Road cleanup of Thompson Road. Trash bags, safety vests and gloves will be provided.

When: Saturday, March 30, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Potterstone Subdivision tennis courts, 705 Scotlandwell Place, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

“THE LIFE OF KIT CARSON”

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. Complimentary brunch style food will be available. This week’s lecture is “The Life of Kit Carson” by Robert C. Jones.

When: Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-noon.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Participate in a free tour of the historic gardens led by a staff horticulturalist. No reservations necessary.

When: April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9:30-10 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: southerntrilogy.com

AZALEA SCAVENGER HUNT

What: Search the property for azaleas and learn more about them.

When: April 1-30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for children More info: chattnaturecenter.org

AZALEA GARDEN OPENING

What: Join staff and volunteers for a lunchtime celebration of the new azalea garden. Lemonade and cookies will be served.

Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the grounds.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 11:45 a.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS

What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, March 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ASTROKIDS CLUB

What: Join Mr. Danneman from the Atlanta Astronomy Club will be leading our monthly AstroKids program in March.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2:30-3:15 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

JEWELRY CLASS: EARRINGS

What: Workshop participants will learn the techniques for constructing earrings. Each participant will leave with a pair of earrings. Reservations required.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: apfls.org or 404-613-4050

GEORGIA O’KEEFE’S “SUNFLOWER”

What: Women’s History Month is March, so celebrate Georgia O’Keefe by painting her “Sunflower.” No experience necessary.

When: Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek Info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Premade characters are available. For those that wish to make their own, please pick up a packet and sheets at the front desk. Ages 10 and up.

When: Sunday, March 31, 2-5:45 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

The best way we can help veteran entrepreneurs is to give them access to as many opportunities as possible.

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Roswell to host first Veteran Business Expo April 30

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The first-ever Veteran Business Expo of Georgia is coming to Roswell.

On April 30, veterans who own businesses, entrepreneurs and corporate purchasing professionals will gather for a reverse trade show and matchmaking event.

The expo is the brainchild of the National Veteran Supplier Diversity Coalition, a nonprofit that supports veteran-owned businesses, in partnership with Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm.

“We are veteran entrepreneurs ourselves, and we have traveled all over the country to attend trade shows for veterans,” said NVSDC Director of Outreach Brent Moeller. “We were always curious why we were traveling to the other side of the country to attend these events, since Georgia is such a veteran-friendly and businessfriendly state. Instead of complaining about it, we decided to step-up and fix the problem and put on a trade show ourselves.”

The expo will feature networking events for veteran business professionals as well as local, regional and national companies looking to work with veteranowned businesses. There will be an exhibit hall for small-to-medium veteran-owned businesses to share their products and services with large corporations.

Veterans can also learn about franchise opportunities.

“The best way we can help veteran entrepreneurs is to give them access to as many opportunities as possible,” Moeller said. “As veteran entrepreneurs ourselves, we saw first-hand the problems with traditional trade shows and decided to create a new model based directly around the needs of veteran entrepreneurs — something affordable and exclusively veteran-focused that would provide access to an expansive network of private companies and government purchasing managers who are passionate about using veteran suppliers.”

The expo will also feature one-on-one matchmaking, where veteran business owners can sit down with corporate buyers and government procurement officers

to pitch their products and services. Appointments will be 15 minutes each in a round-robin style that will be set up before the expo.

“The one-on-one matchmaking is the most important part of this event,” Moeller said. “It is the vet’s opportunity to do their elevator-pitch about their company and hopefully walk away with a new client to grow their business.”

NVSDC chose Roswell to host the first expo because it has been based in the city for the past three years.

“We have had the opportunity to see first-hand what a great place Roswell is to do business, and now we want to share that with the veteran community across the state and the region,” Moeller said. “We are thrilled to be partners with Roswell Inc in hosting this event.”

Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud echoed

the sentiment.

“We are thrilled to be bringing this new, innovative, and much-needed event to our community in order to serve and support veterans and veteran-owned businesses here in Roswell and within the region,” Stroud said. “We’ve been honored to work hand-in-hand with the NVSDC team and look forward to seeing the positive impact this event will have on fostering a vibrant business environment for our veterans.”

The Veteran Expo of Georgia’s title sponsor is Lockheed Martin with SAS Software as the partner sponsor.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Veteran registrations are accepted up until April 15.

For more information, sponsorships, to become an exhibitor or register as a veteran-owned business, visit nvsdc.org/trade-show.

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Rates plummet on Fed news I did not think for one second last November that I would be saying this, but mortgage rates have dropped under 4.5 percent, and if you locked a loan last fall, you should take a look at refinancing.

Geoff smith It has been a Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com wild ride for interest rates over the last 10 years. In 2014, I was so confident that rates would jump over 5 percent by the end of the year that I actually began telling people that. I wasn’t alone. I was really just repeating what every expert I read was telling me. By the end of the year, rates fell to less than where they were at the beginning.

I learned a lot from that mistake in 2014. I learned to never predict what interest rates were going to do. And I didn’t – until last year. The economy was pumping. Economists were saying we are running on all cylinders. I didn’t say that I thought rates would jump over 5 percent, but I did say things like “I can imagine how they could get up over 5 percent and stay there. It’s hard to imagine them going much lower.” That felt safe to me to say. You can’t blame someone’s imagination, right?

Well, it seems as though that period where we were running on all cylinders may have been a peak. Economists said that unemployment was low and pro-

ductivity was maxed out – meaning not only were we using practically all of the workforce, but we were getting as much production out of that workforce as we were going to get.

People got nervous after that. The only really negative news that I kept hearing was that we were due for a recession. Economists pointed to small cracks in the global economy, but couldn’t really put their finger on a culprit that would bring us into recession.

The overwhelming call was simply that we were due for one.

The data hasn’t been all that bad. According to the Wall Street Journal, corporate earnings are still expected to post single-digit percentage growth in 2019.

The labor market has added jobs for 101 consecutive months — it’s longest streak ever. And this one was a huge shock to me. Nationally, sales of previously owned homes soared 12 percent in February.

But the global economy has been showing consistent stories that are not so rosy. Economic growth has been slowing. This slowing has led many economists to think the global economy is too fragile right now to handle the impactful surprises that are resulting from the trade wars. Concerns have been so strong that the Federal Reserve made comments last Thursday that it will probably not raise its short-term interest rate at all this year.

The Federal Reserve is not one to make statements lightly. It knows that every move it makes results in investors

North Fulton Community Charities welcomes new Director of Assistance Services

moving hundreds of millions of dollars from one place to another. It spends months, sometimes years, laying subtle hints about what it will do in the future.

Many experts believed they would draw back on how many rate increases they would do this year. Few thought they would not do any. Mortgage interest rates had been adjusted really to be ready for the 2-3 increases that everyone thought the Fed would make this year. So when the surprise came last Thursday that there would likely be no increases, mortgage interest rates sank quickly.

My line right now is that it’s great for those looking to lock in a mortgage, but not great for our economy. There may be a slowdown in growth, but it doesn’t appear, from what I’m reading, that anyone thinks there will be a big drop, or steep fall. It took us a good, long while to get here. We grew slowly, and if the old saying “the bigger the come, the harder they fall” is true, then usually so is the opposite.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Swan was responsible for full implementation of the programs including recruiting and training mentors, life skills education and reporting performance outcomes. HomeStretch guides working homeless families toward increased self-reliance and stability through housing and programs that equip working families to regain and sustain permanent housing.

Homestretch, like NFCC, is part of the North Fulton Housing Continuum of Care.

Swan serves on the North Fulton Poverty Task Force and is a graduate and mentor for Leadership North Fulton through the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities recently welcomed Carol Swan as the new Director of Assistance Services.

In her new role, Swan will lead a team focused on providing emergency assistance to individuals and families in need in North Fulton.

Prior to joining NFCC, Swan spent seven years as the Program Director at HomeStretch. While at HomeStretch,

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On ear size and aging

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Do ears grow larger as we get older? For hundreds if not thousands years, this question has likely been asked and debated.

Dr. Taylor Frustration over a lack of data on this topic likely was the reason behind Van Gogh’s most dramatic action. Fortunately, we live in a better time, and we have the answer.

But before we reveal it, let’s take a step back and properly frame this topic in the context of a few of the other great advances of science. Consider how scientific medical research has helped shape the human condition for the better. Edward Jenner and the discovery of vaccination.

Alexander Fleming and penicillin. Then, there was the 1995 article in the British Medical Journal entitled “Why do old men have big ears?” (BMJ 1995; 311: 1668 (Published 23 December 1995).

In this seminal work, Dr. James A Heathcote and three of his colleagues set to work measuring the size of their patients’ ears and correlated the measurements by age. The study was voluntary.

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To try to answer this question, I have read quite a few articles over the last few days. Researchers have measured the number of cartilage cells (chondrocytes) in ear specimens, observed the integrity of elastic fibers in ears of different ages, and stained cells for markers of growth and differentiation. Some have speculated that degradation of the elastic fibers around our cartilage is responsible for ear enlargement. Others suggested that microtrauma from ear pulling and rubbing over decades leads to ear stretching. Others maintain that there is a genetically determined change in ear shape independent of gravity and trauma. The answer is still a muddle. Researchers seem to favor the idea of tissue degradation and stretching over alternative hypotheses focused on actual ear growth, per se, but the question is by no means settled.

Encouragingly, this controversy means that there is still time for younger generations to set aside their phones and make their mark on the annals of history. Hiram Bingham, Sir Edmund

Joking aside, ears and noses both large and small are important to protect, and I must take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of sun safety and sun protection.

Hillary, and Neil Armstrong have not summited every summit or leaped every leap. It remains for future adventurers to discover why ears get bigger.

Joking aside, ears and noses both large and small are important to protect, and I must take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of sun safety and sun protection. One of my professors in medical school shared with me that the nose develops more skin cancers per unit area than any other part of the body, presumably because it sticks out and receives excess sun. And the ears have more than their fair share of skin cancers as well. Lips get smaller with time, but people often forget to use a lip balm with SPF even if they remember to use sunscreen on the rest of their faces.

The increased size of ears and noses with age is a great aid to Mohs surgeons such as myself. We take advantage of “reservoirs” of extra tissue to reconstruct wound defects left after cancer removal.

If you are curious, go online and search images of “helical rim advancement flap,” and you can see interesting examples of how we can slide tissue from the earlobe or lower ear up to fill in a wound on a higher spot on the edge of the ear. Even if we do not know precisely why ears get bigger, I am grateful that they do. For those patients that have small ears and noses, Mohs surgery offers hope. This technique of skin cancer removal allows a cancer to be removed with a cure rate of typically 99% while minimizing the size of the wound created, so even the smallest noses and ears stand a great chance of an outstanding cure rate and cosmetic result.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading this article as much as I enjoyed researching it. At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, it is our pleasure and our privilege to take care of you.

Dr. Brent Taylor is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and is certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Surgical, medical and aesthetic services are available, and all ears sizes are welcome. If you or a loved one has a skin or vein care need, please consider making an appointment today.

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Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our preprimary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elementary classrooms. We strive to maintain a

low student to teacher ratio in each classroom.

The school is housed in a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning kitchen, computer lab, indoor café, outside picnic patio, two music rooms, and traditional Montessori furnishings.

The following daily enrichments are offered as part of our Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: Coding and Robotics, Spanish, French, Music, Art, Cooking, Physical Education, and Organic Gardening. Even our Pre-Primary students participate in Physical Education and art. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the new Montessori Kids Academy school bus. In addition to regular field trips that are off-site, we have many different visitors such as the Forsyth County firefighters, police and K-9

unit, Recycling Center, the Reptile Man and many other people who help complement our curriculum. Students enjoy daily yoga and journal writing in their classrooms, as well as the computer lab.

Montessori Kids Academy gives

parents bi-weekly emails and quarterly reports of their child’s progress, as well as frequent parent education nights, student presentations, and school social events. We want our families to feel like they are part of our school family.

Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic S.T.E.A.M. summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and lessons. The students will also participate in weekly field trips, either in-house for our youngest campers or off-site for the older students.

Every day has an exciting new activity and each week’s theme will bring new excitement to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity and imagination.

We invite you to our upcoming open house March9th, from 11:002:00, or schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.

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Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, located at 3036 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, is an excellent quality childcare facility that combines learning with playing.

At every stage of your child’s journey, Kids ‘R’ Kids develops new and challenging ways to open the mind and expand the imagination – it’s what we call Smart Fun. Our foundation of love and trust is accompanied every step of the way by our teachers, parents and peers.

Kids ‘R’ Kids has been educating children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years for the past 10 years.

Brain Development the Kids ‘R’ Kids Way Our philosophy is “Hug First, Then Teach” as we understand that secure and safe emotional attachment is vital for the growth and development of your child’s brain. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating materials that allow teachers to facilitate children’s exploration through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch as these sensory experiences send information directly to the brain and form the platform for healthy brain growth.

We understand that each child is unique, so our teachers cater to different interests and learning styles. From infancy, your child will be exposed to

many forms of language (including signlanguage), and immersed in an environment rich in language and literacy. Our learning stations are filled with math manipulatives, science elements, and stimulating visuals that support brain pathways for cognitive development.

Problem solving is considered one of the best ways to support brain development, so our teachers conduct activities to help children explore cause and effect and employ questioning strategies that promote higher level thinking.

Technology and the Brain Technology is everywhere, so children need healthy exposure to be prepared for life in the 21st century. Research shows, however, that hours of exposure to digital technology can lead to over stimulation of the brain, fatigue, and irritability.

At Kids ‘R’ Kids, we take a balanced approach to technology. Our curriculum has been integrated with ABCmouse, one of the latest early childhood technology tools, to enhance learning. With the guidance of a teacher, children engage in digital activities that build language, math, science, and fine motor skills.

Maximizing your Child’s Mental Capacity We believe in a nurturing learning

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From the well-trained staff members to the innovative school, children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them, establishing the basis for their future learning experiences.

Infants through school age children can learn and play in the spacious school which includes: a cafeteria, playgrounds with age appropriate equipment, computer lab, library, water park, large covered patio, smart board technology, and much more! We have both a Jr. and Senior aftercare program. We service 6 local Elementary Schools. We are proud to support Toys for Tots, Wounded Worriers, St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, and Dawsonville No kill Animal Shelter.

We are open for care from 6am to 6:30pm. Please feel free to stop by for a complimentary tour between the hours of 9am to 11am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Feel free to call us and schedule a tour.

Regardless of your need, whether full time, part time, after school care, or seasonal camps, Kids ‘R’ Kids is the place for your child.

Childcare

Not your “Run of the Mill” summer camp! Autrey Mill’s camp emphasizes re-connecting children with nature and history by giving kids a break from competitive activities and everpresent technology. We keep campers engaged with plenty of activities and learning opportunities, but there is always time to examine what’s under a log, catch a tadpole, or to imagine living in the past.

Camp Opportunities are offered for $250 a week for non-members and $220 a week for members. Please visit autreymill.org for specific camp details and scheduling. And don’t forget Autrey Mill offers Spring and Winter Break Camp opportunities.

Dance

North Atlanta Dance Academy: 10700 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek 30022. northatlantadance.com. northatlantad658@bellsouth.net.

Summer Dance Program, ages 3-6 Pre-Ballet, Monday-Friday 9am12pm. June 10-14, June 17-21. July 8-12, 15-19. $185/week. Ballet class and crafts-related, to a weekly theme/ Friday performance.

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Camps: Continued from Page 19 Full-Day Dance Camps Age 7-18.Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21. July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26.

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Enrichment

Join us at Legacy Academy at Flynn Crossing in Alpharetta, Georgia for a fun filled summer based around “The Wonderful World of Legacy Academy.”

Throughout the summer we will discover how movies are made, dive into the animation process, use our critical thinking skills as we learn about Island Adventures are explore many concepts related to STEM. We will also incorporate our engineering skills as we design and make our own toys and so much more! With multiple field trips every week, your child

will be sure to challenge themselves while having an amazing time! Summer Camp spots are limited, sign up today by calling 770-475-1011.

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Appletree-ABC in Alpharetta, GA is where your Summer fun begins! With a variety of fun themed weeks and lots of fields trips, our camp includes plenty of nature, outdoor sport & recreation, creative arts & crafts, cooking adventures, S.T.E.M. activities, water fun and plenty more! Our Quality Rated School and Staff provide a friendly, fun and safe environment for your camper. Join us for an amazing summer camp experience. Ages 5 -12. Full day includes breakfast, lunch

Don’t miss Sunsational Summer Camp 2019 Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2019! An amazing summer filled with fun themes, caring counselors, art, music, STEM activities, interesting weekly field trips and guest speakers, water play and lots of smiles has been designed for campers ages 4-13.

Camp begins May 28 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 2. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9am-5pm daily at a cost of $225 weekly. Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee.

We will visit exciting destination including Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Art Barn, Stars and Strikes, and Zoo Atlanta and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, STEM labs and group games in our full court, air conditioned gym. Our Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind.

Campers wanting to learn to cook, swim, experience a new sport, or do robotics can do just that at McGinnis Woods!

Have your camper join in on the fun and plan to attend our Sunsational Summer Camp. For additional information or to register, please contact us at www. mcginniswoods.org or call 770-664-7764.

& snacks. Partial day includes lunch and snacks. Learn more at www. appletree-abc.com or for more detailed information, contact us at 770-3438680.

Horse

Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 19 years of excellence in riding! Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm.

Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. www.willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@ gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! May 20-24; June 3-7 June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19; July 22-26, July 29-August 2

Recreation and Parks

Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Summer Camps… where your family’s SUMMER FUN begins! Adventures include Art Exploration, Instructional Sports, SporTykes, Babysitter Boot Camp, Performing Arts, Tech Academy, Little Veterinarian School, The Chef Experience; other Specialty Camps (cheer, dance, gymnastics, tennis, LEGO/STEM). One-week or multiday; tots, youth, teens. Dates/times/ costs vary. Also: Camp Happy Hearts (children with mild disabilities), Wills Park Summer Day, and Public Safety Kids Camps. Youth instructional classes continue during summertime too! Cupcake decorating, karate, dance, gymnastics, teen drawing/ art portfolio, pottery, photography, acting, intro to guitars, tree climbing, swimming lessons, key log rolling, more! Various Alpharetta locations including Wills Park Pool. Online activity guide: www.alpharetta.ga.us/ recreation. 678-297-6100. recreation@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Rowing

Ready to Try Something New this Summer? Join SA Rowing and learn how to row! Offering one and two-week sessions throughout the summer, with half and full-day sessions. Programs are co-ed and open to rising 7th through 12th graders. Beginner programs teach the basics of rowing, safety, terminology, and proper boat handling. Advanced programs further develop rowers by improving technique, increasing endurance, and maximizing overall performance. Coaches stress training and conditioning strategies based on individual development needs. Our private setting is nicely wooded, and includes an indoor training facility not available elsewhere in the area. For more information on camps and team programs visit www.standrewrowing.com Come join our Family!

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Science Camp X-TREME conducted

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Also, all ages have daily STEM activities and Tech lab visits. TECH LAB with

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Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Vinings, Morningside, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.net Club SciKidz Science and Technology Camps: Club SciKidz offers children age’s grades PK-7, exciting STEM Camps. Camps include experiments and projects in Video Game Creation, Robotics, Veterinary Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Food Truck Culinary Science, Paleontology, Grossology, Space, Biology, Special Effects, Oceanography, LEGO Robotics, Medicine, Coding, 3-D Printing, and Drones. For 21 years, Club Scikidz has been providing an opportunity for young people to see how science works in the real world. Our 60 themed camps now include our STEAM collection: American Girl, Mystical & Magical( Harry Potter), Great Masters, Manga and Marvel Stop Motion Animation. For more information: www.clubscikidz.com or 678-493-5651.

“Building Relationships for Eternal Impact” is the mission and distinctive of Lake Forest Ranch. Founded in 1950 by a godly family in the timber business in east central Mississippi, LFR provides 12 camps each summer for church groups and individual campers. Lake Forest is interdenominational

North Carolina

Camp Grier is a co-ed residential summer camp affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Located on 650 acres near Asheville, NC, Camp Grier serves youth between the ages of 7 and 17 in both one week and two week programs. Activities include hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater paddling, agriculture, environmental education, arts and crafts, and more. Learn more at www.campgrier.org

Georgia

Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn in NW GA is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6–14. Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more!

Lora Ann Carroll, of Cumming, passed away March 11, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Kevin Bruce Brumfield, 43, of Cumming, passed away March 18, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mickey Leonard Cauthen, Jr., 52 of Cumming, passed away March 15, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Clarence Lamar Carney, 82, of Roswell, passed away March 12, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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and provides an experience of fun and Christ-focused inspiration that is absolutely life-changing. There are camps for children (ages 7-12), for students (ages 11-18), and also a mission week July 13-20 that is an evangelistic & friendship building outreach to the children and youth of Noxubee County, MS. LFR takes “no child left behind” to a whole new level!

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Placido Bonanno, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away March 17, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Gary Callahan, 60, of Alpharetta, passed away March 14, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Founded in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories.

Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured! Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers.

Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers. Come tour the camp at our Open House May 19, 2019 from 2-5 pm. 423-472-6070 or go to www. campwoodmont.com

Elsada Duncan, 111, of Milton, passed away March 16, 2019. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Florence E. Smith, 93, of Roswell, passed away March 14, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Maribeth Fitzgerald, 64, of Alpharetta, passed away March 20, 2019.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Alex Whitehead, 22, of Cumming, passed away March 18, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Michael Paul Havrilla, 54, passed away March 14, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Betty Ann Covington, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away March 18, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Cheryl L. Hogan, 56, of Johns Creek, passed away March 15, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dolores Curtis, 84, of Roswell, passed away March 13, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Theresa D. Hotchkiss, 82, of Suwanee, passed away March 19, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Fred Lee Williams, 89, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Patricia T. Young, 77, of Johns Creek, passed away March 15, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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