Forsyth Herald – October 18, 2018

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County revisits compensation study

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Input wanted on school calendar

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Domestic violence survivors supported

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Pinecrest begins Drug Awareness Club Pinecrest Drug Awareness Club President Kelly McAllister, left, is sworn in Oct. 9 by Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council Director Tammy Nicholson at the Parent Education Event held at the school. Read more, Page 37.

$40,000 in grants given to 11 schools

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Public Safety

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Various construction materials were damaged recently at a building site for Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia.

A Habitat employee was performing grading work at the site and left the set of forks for the tractor near the front of the property.

When he returned the next morning, the forks were moved and the

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Deputies arrest driver after high-speed chase drunk driver clocked at 120 MPH

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 45-yearold Dawnsonville man was arrested for DUI and multiple other traffic violations after he was spotted speeding on Ga. 400 and Atlanta Highway.

At 1:20 a.m. on Sept. 23, deputies spotted the pickup truck speeding southbound on Ga. 400.

Deputies failed in attempts to stop the vehicle, but the suspect continued along Ga. 400, weaving in and out of lanes and traveling at about 90 mph.

As the chase approached Exit 13, the suspect slowed down amid traffic, then exited off the highway. The vehicle hit the median on Atlanta Highway and went airborne for a short time before continuing toward downtown Cumming. After a long pursuit along Atlanta Highway, deputies clocked the truck at 110-120 mph.

A short time later, deputies found the truck on the side of Pilgrim Mill Road.

The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. He was also cited

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tractor had been damaged. He also noted an unoccupied truck, not part of the operation, was stuck in the mud at the bottom of a steep hill.

The tractor’s door had been damaged where someone had used a dumbbell to gain entry.

The steel cage on the tractor was gouged and bent as well. Officials set damage at $500.

Nothing was stolen.

When contacted by authorities, the owner of the truck said he sold the vehicle to his brother a month prior.

The new owner said his 33-yearold son had taken the truck without permission, was arrested for family violence charges after pushing his father and was currently in the Forsyth County Jail.

The nonprofit wanted to prosecute the son for damage to the tractor.

for felony fleeing, attempting to elude, failure to maintain lane, driving on the wrong side of the road and speeding in a construction zone.

was done at his mother’s house of a verbal dispute between the man and his mother.

Woman sought for damage to ex-boyfriend’s truck FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating whether an woman is responsible for cutting wires on a truck belonging to her ex-boyfriend that was left in a Walmart parking lot. The 42-year-old truck owner said he found the truck in the parking lot with cut wires under the steering wheel causing the car to not start. The day before, his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend took the truck without his permission, removed items from his house and drove it to the store to leave it. The man said the woman left for Florida with a new boyfriend.

The damage is estimated at over $500.

Deputies arrest Rockmart man found walking in roadway FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 21-yearold man from Rockmart was arrested Sept. 23 after deputies said they found him walking down the middle of Parks Road drunk.

Deputies responded to a call about a suspicious person lying in the roadway. He was found walking down the middle of Parks Road just west of Burruss Mill Road. The man told deputies he left his mother’s house because “she had gone crazy.”

The man said he had a couple of beers, but deputies said in the report the man could not stand up straight and was swaying. He said he was trying to get back to his house in Paulding County when asked why he was in the middle of the road. Deputies said the man told them he “had the right to walk in the middle of the roadway and people had enough common sense to move over if he was in the middle of the road.”

He was arrested for pedestrian under the influence. An earlier report

Sister accuses sibling of selling her clothing FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two sisters got deputies involved recently after one of them took multiple items from her sibling and sold them. The 22-year-old victim said her 20-year-old sister took a large amount of clothing from their house and sold them to a thrift store.

The sister told deputies the suspect has stolen from her family in the past, according to the incident report.

Most of the items had been found at the thrift store, with a sheet that said the sister received $482 from the items.

The father called during this time and said his laptop and blower had been stolen and he paid $300 from a pawn shop to get it back. He saw his daughter take the items and wanted to press charges for the blower which he was unable to retrieve.

Package delivery to home prompts suspicious encounter FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An unidentified person tried to pick up a package that was mistakenly left at a home off Wakefield Bluff Court.

The homeowner said a package arrived at his house but wasn’t ordered by anyone in the family.

Later that day a handwritten note was left on the door asking for the package and said it was mistakenly sent there. The homeowner’s son arranged a time for the man to come get the package, but he arrived many hours later.

The son said he could not give the man the package because he was returning it to the post office, so the man replied he was outside watching them and he wanted his package.

Deputies arrived then and tried to contact the man, but he hung up when the deputy identified himself.

The package contained clothing items.

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Commission switches firms to study board compensation

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission has decided to go with a new consulting firm to help it determine whether board members should receive more pay and benefits.

It’s the latest action in a year-long attempt to update the county’s policy on compensation to its elected board members. At an Oct. 9 work session, the commission voted unanimously to rescind a prior $15,000 award, approved July 10 to The Archer Co., and award a new $32,000 contract to Evergreen Solutions to perform the study. This is the third time in a year commissioners have sought expert guidance on setting its salary. Last December, officials approved an almost $20,000 study with The Mercer Group to look into board compensation and workload analysis. That study showed Forsyth County Commission members may be getting shafted on pay and compensation when compared to other area officials.

That study researched job requirements, citizen expectations, county resources, candidate pool, compensation changes and comparative compensation with six local counties. The Mercer Group study indicated board members’ annual com-

pensation should be increased to $49,500 for the chairman and $48,000 for the other four members. Currently, board members receive roughly a $38,000 base salary. The chairman receives a slightly higher salary due to added duties.

But commissioners were not satisfied with the study and its findings.

Director of Procurement Donna Kukarola said since it awarded the contract to Archer in July, some of the projections the county has received were unacceptable.

“We’ve had some issues with a lack of response from [The Archer Co.],” she said. “I know we were concerned because we didn’t have the best track record with [Archer].”

She said county staff have met with Evergreen Solutions and found the company to be a suitable replacement.

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she wants the new study to take a more balanced approach than the earlier Mercer analysis.

“I don’t want to walk down the hallway and every employee I meet tells me what a terrible study we did and how they all hate working here because of that,” she said. “I don’t want that to happen again. It was awful. I can’t even tell you how many complaints I got about it. I think it was set up to be bad.”

Also at the meeting, the commissioners: • Approved funding the Family Haven Domestic Violence Superior Court Visitation program for $31,653.

• Approved the $207,429 award granted from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the continuation of the H.E.A.T. Grant. Award funds will be used to supplement salaries and expenses at the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

• Approved remodeling of various suites within the administration building not to exceed $339,916.

• Approved various components of adding dog runs at the county animal shelter.

• Approved a remodeling of the bathroom at Hearthstone Lodge senior center • Approved replacing batting cages at Midway Park • Reappointed Robert Long as the Forsyth County Workforce Development Board representative with the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission.

Based on information from senior county officials, last year’s study said population alone isn’t a good indicator of the board’s workload. Other factors, such as growth and the degree to which municipalities provide services within the county, are also important, the study concluded.

The workload for commissioners is tailored for a part-time position, but it is more than that, according to the study.

Board members report working anywhere from 25-50 hours a week. Additionally, board members said citizens expect them to be available full time, and are often pressured to respond quickly on social media.

“We set it up that the way the questions and parameters we gave them, we got the result we wanted,” Mills said. “We lost a lot of employees after that.”

Forsyth Schools seeks input on future calendars

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth

County Schools has released a draft of its next two school year calendars and is asking for public feedback.

At its Oct. 9 meeting, the district

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showed the two potential calendars which were created from input by local school councils.

The drafts, developed in part to help families make vacation plans, can be found at https://bit.ly/2NzMhN8 along with a feedback form which will be accepted through Oct. 26.

District staff will review the input and make a recommendation to the Board of Education.

A final calendar approval is scheduled for Nov. 13 and will be posted on the district website the following day.

Deputy Superintendent of Schools Joey Pirkle said for the 2019-20 school year, the semester would begin on Aug. 1, 2019, with a Fall Break from Sept. 20Oct. 4, 2019.

Students would have off the entire week for Thanksgiving, along with a Holiday Break from Dec. 23, 2019-Jan. 3, 2020. A professional development day would be held Jan. 6, 2020. Spring Break would be April 6-8, 2020.

The last day of school falls on May 22.

For the 2020-21 school year, the first day would begin Aug. 5, 2020. Fall Break would run from Sept. 21-25, 2020. Students would have off Oct. 21-

23, 2020 for early release, parent conferences and professional development.

Again, the entire week of Thanksgiving is observed and Holiday Break begins Dec. 23, 2020 and goes through Jan. 4, 2021.

After the new year begins, Jan. 5, 2021 is a professional development day.

Spring Break will be from April 5-9, 2021 and the last day of school falls on May 26, 2021.

There are various early release days, professional development days and other holidays scattered throughout both years. Some of the date changes from previous years give teachers more time to grade final tests, Pirkle said.

“They said they’d appreciate more time,” he said. “While the Winter Break is appreciated, it was felt that when it was over, then they were ready to get back.

We were able to move one of those dates for that.”

For the 2020-21 year, Pirkle said he heard a lot of feedback about parents not wanting to start the school year on a Monday.

“They wanted to start on a Wednesday or Thursday,” he said. “We moved the date to a Thursday.”

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For many breast cancer survivors, their battle with the disease leaves them insecure about their looks.

So it’s a courageous move to take part in a photoshoot of survivors, but that’s exactly what Gloria Wyatt did earlier this month as part of the Warrior Within photoshoot.

The event was orchestrated to empower women to see their beauty from the inside out, despite cancer holding them hostage for parts of their lives. Organized

by Biviana “Bivi” Franco, the program is part of Feel Beautiful Today which has provided “Arts in Health” programs to cancer patients and survivors in Georgia since 2010.

“I wanted to exude the spirit of the warrior that was inside many patients we’ve come across,” Franco said. “A beautiful way to try to showcase this was through a photographic narrative exhibit.

We provided photography and a beautiful message that the patients wanted to send out.

It shared awareness to the community and allowed the patients a voice.”

As a former Northside Hospital employee, Wyatt was diligent in getting her annual mammogram and self-exams.

It wasn’t until she was offered a 3D mammogram in 2012 when her tumor was found hiding behind tissue for the past few years. Her diagnosis was of

Stage 3 breast cancer, and she eventually lost her hair during treatment.

“Even though I did all the things I should, I was a bit taken aback,” Wyatt said. “Now I tell everyone we have this technology and I encourage all women to do the 3D.” Now six years later, Wyatt is flaunting the confidence and internal beauty she found, much of it reclaimed through the project. She has also come back to Northside Hospital working part time.

“This was such a great opportunity for all of us who’ve been through a period in our lives where we’ve been sick, punched, gouged, poked and lost all our hair,” she said. “Most of us have had mastectomies or lumpectomies. We went through a period where we don’t feel like ourselves or that we’re pretty. There are so many emotions you go through. This was a chance to celebrate, and it definitely was.”

During the Oct. 4 photoshoot, Wyatt danced, laughed and sang.

“It was the first time I had truly felt freed and pretty,” she said. “It was so important to me. I felt like the person has to feel good about themselves before they can help others. My prayer while I was going through it, as God allowed, was to give back to other women going through this.”

She’s been able to speak to other women and host talks to help others, which she credits to her cancer.

“Had I not had this experience, I

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OPINION

Domestic violence is everybody’s business There are three women in my life I would call my best friends.

One is my mom, MJ, who understands me more than probably any other person, which Kathleen Sturgeon can be proven when she finishes my Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com sentences, buys me things I never knew I needed and always has the perfect advice for any situation.

The next is my best friend, Sara.

We’ve been friends for more than half of our lives. While we’ve lived in many different states and don’t necessarily talk daily, we always fall back into step with each other when we reconnect.

The third is my other best friend, Lexie. I met her while in college, so we’ve seen each other mature from teenagers to the young adults we are now, and every triumph and tragedy those formative years brought with them.

So when I take into account the national statistic that one in four women will experience some form of domestic

Did you also know Georgia ranks ninth in the nation in the rate of women murdered by men? Or that a quarter of all children are exposed to some form of family violence, often as an eyewitness? violence in their lifetime, it breaks my heart. Including me, there are four of us, so chances are one of us will or already has experienced some form of trauma, if not all of us.

If you Google “one in four,” it comes up with thousands of results about the probability a woman will experience rape, sexual assault and physical violence.

That is a stark number to wrap your head around. But it’s all too true.

While in college, I knew many of my sorority sisters who were drugged and assaulted or abused by boyfriends. It became so common, when we heard of a new incident it didn’t seem too surreal anymore.

But the truly inspiring, small sliver

of a silver lining that came from it was the protection the women received from their friends. When a friend would confide in others, they were taken seriously, and offers were provided to help in any way from driving them home at night to sticking together at parties.

October is breast cancer awareness month, and rightly so, it receives plenty of publicity and funding.

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Real world stress of life off the trail The last few months have been, let’s say, interesting.

I got back from my hike on the John Muir Trail at the end of August. It was a good, albeit really hard, hike, about 200 miles and almost a month long. I doubt Ray appen Publisher I will ever underray@appenmediagroup.com estimate again the impact that elevation has when one is trying to walk, hike, climb or just move. It’s a whole different ballgame.

When I got back — just like when I returned from my Appalachian Trail hike — I figured I would just jump right back into reality. In both cases that was how it went — for a very short while. Then, reality’s smiling face gave me a quick poke in the ribs, reminding me that, yep, life on the trail is way different from life off it.

On the John Muir, I was without cell service most of the time. That trail is remote. Almost every night initially I had panic attacks — something that I have never had in my life — thinking about

“what if.” On that trail if something happens you are almost always roughly 15 to 25 miles away from a paved road or anything resembling civilization. And those 15-20 miles are hard miles. No phone calls for help. No ambulances coming to get you. No law. Just you, the other hikers and unforgiving mountains.

About two weeks after returning to Alpharetta, I realized something was different, something subtle. Then it dawned on me; I felt unhealthy.

I could feel it in how I moved. I could smell it when I sweated — it was different. And I could feel the difference from one day to the next. Each day I felt incrementally less well. Once I realized what this feeling was I started thinking about it.

Part of the cause was not rocket science. I was not eating healthy back home. On the trail my nourishment was basic, but it was consistent and it was healthy — lots of water, protein and fiber meal replacement, lots of peanut butter, nuts, and raisins — no sugar, no processed food, no ice cream, no sodas, no fast food. On the trail I stayed hungry but it was a healthy hungry and my body felt like it was burning all the calories it had access to and leaving an

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empty but healthy engine waiting for more fuel.

The second issue I instantly recognized was that I was not exercising, again — just like after I returned from the AT. I didn’t exercise for about two years after completing the AT. Why? Mostly because of a general weakness of internal fortitude and character combined with hikers “post-trail depression” — something I think is very real and that most long distance hikers experience.

Neither reason was an acceptable excuse to me. I have always believed that we are in charge with how our lives go — at least most of the time.

The third culprit that was sinking my post-trail life I realized was a six letter word — “stress” — largely self-induced.

Of the three, I believe the last one is by far the most debilitating, and it is linked to and to a degree regulated by how one manages the first two — nutrition and exercise.

Stress is possibly the most toxic disease human beings face. I am sure that it is directly linked to most if not all of the big killers — heart disease, cancer, diabetes and more. The stress I felt off the trail, now in hindsight, I realize was

multiple times greater than how I felt out there hiking. The difference in stress was like a hard slap in the face with an ice-cold towel.

Life on the trail for any length of time removes one from almost everything that constitutes “modern life” and “civilization.” Your day goes from driving in traffic, answering and making phone calls, catching news reports about how our lives and values are imploding and how limited our power is to do anything about it, to life on the trail which involves only five things — hiking, eating, finding water, setting up camp and sleeping.

Period. Nothing more. Nothing.

While this probably sounds defeatist, I maintain I have always seen the glass half full. I will always see opportunity in any situation and believe that the bad stuff, if you have faith, patience, and strength, always passes and the sunrise will be beautiful, nourishing, and redeeming. It’s just that I suspect it is very hard to see how screwed up our modern life has become if one has not been able to step away from it — far enough away — to put it in perspective.

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EVENTS: MY BEST FRIEND DOLL CLUB

FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY

What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime. Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people.

When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com

What: Bring a doll to the heritage village to join in on a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, a doll journal, dressing up in period costumes and tea parties. Ages 6-11.

When: Friday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org

ANNUAL DUCK RACE

What: Over 1,000 ducks will “paddle” frantically down a sort stretch of the creek, and the first to cross the finish line will earn its sponsor $100. Ducks can be rented online.

What: Saturday, Oct. 20, noon-1:30 p.m.

Where: Big Creek Park, 1600 Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info and registration: roswellgov.com

PAINT RECYCLING FUNDRAISER

What: Dispose of left over paint cans and help Boy Scout Troop 51 with their recycling fundraiser.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta Cost: $3 per gallon of latex or oil paint More info: northfulton.com

Cambridge presents “PETER/WENDY”

What: Don’t miss the One Act Performance of “Peter/Wendy,” written by Jeremy Bloom.

When: Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School Theatre, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 More info and tickets: cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz

VIKING ENCAMPMENT

What: Learn about Viking weapons and fighting techniques, clothing and crafts. Enjoy a Viking pagan wedding ceremony. Attend and participate in several free demonstrations and lectures.

When: Oct. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

What: Bring your own pumpkin and get ready to carve. Carving kits and painting supplies will be available. Event also features bowling and storytelling.

When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-5 p.m.

Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM AT BULLOCH

What: Tour the house by candlelight and meet members of the Bulloch and Roosevelt families. Participate in a pumpkin race, a ghostly ring toss, goofy golf and other spooky games and food.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children More info and registration: roswellgov.com

RIVERS ALIVE CLEANUP

What: Join the annual volunteer waterway cleanup event to help bring awareness and preserve Georgia’s rivers. Wear long sleeves and pants. Trash bags, glove and refreshments provided.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Bailey Farm & Gardens, 255 hickory Flat Road, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

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

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

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

MASTER NATURALIST CLASSES

What: The program developed by the UGA Cooperative Extension Service is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning through field studies.

When: Sept. 14-Nov. 2, times vary Where: Forsyth County Extension Office, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Ste. 158, Cumming Cost: $200 More info and registration: fcmasternaturalists.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easyto-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

HUNTER’S MOON CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKE

What: Join National Park Service Naturalist, Jerry Hightower for a campfire, guided hikes, and an autumn evening with the glow of the Hunter’s Moon overhead.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek More info: nps.gov or 678-538-1200

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide.

Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: WE ARE ALL ONE VOICE CONCERT

What: Children, costumes encouraged, can enjoy a Trunk or Treat with candy, treats, activities and a jump house.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Police Headquarters, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: The Johns Creek Chorale’s 2018 season begins with a celebration of how music unites everyone despite differences.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com or 770497-8215

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURES

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TRUNK OR TREAT

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “Retracing the Route of Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign” by Robert C. Jones.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m.

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

What: Presentation where parents and kids learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump start a conversation about faith.

When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org/events

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GEORGIA MUSICALE GROUP CONCERT

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

What: The Georgia Musicale Group presents works by Russian composers Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov.

When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: mygmg.org

What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free.

When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com

HEALING SERVICE

What: Join for an evening of prayer and healing featuring music by Carole Ford and Vanessa Conner.

When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

GUIDE TO LEGAL DOCUMENTS FOR BEST ELDER CARE

What: Join each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This week’s topic focuses on elder care.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

“ANNIE”

What: In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.

When: Oct. 19 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info: playhousecumming.com

CHIP MCGUIRE LIVE MUSIC

What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Chip McGuire. One night only.

When: Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

What: Talented artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more. Featuring live entertainment and an energetic Kids’ Zone.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: splashfestivals.com/eventsfestivals/johns-creek-arts-festival

“GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW

What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property.

When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

GYOTAKU FISH PAINTING

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required.

When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-3:15 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

ACT EXAM STRATEGY SESSION

What: Applerouth Tutoring will lead a strategy session about the next ACT exam and exam strategies.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-4402

What: Join for a program where participants will explore this traditional art by creating their own prints. Ages 9-11 only please.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m.

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

TEEN DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

MITCH DAVIS LIVE MUSIC

What: This month’s foreign film is “Turtles Can Fly,” a 2004 Kurdish war drama film.

When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Mitch Davis. One night only.

When: Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN

What: Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery and meet costumed characters from Alpharetta’s past.

Interactive.

When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 5-6 p.m.

Where: Begins at Smokejack BBQ, 29 South Main St., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $10.50 More info: awesomealpharetta.com

“I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI”

JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

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What: A one-woman comedy drama bout good food and bad boyfriends – with live cooking.

Giulia Melucci will treat the audience to tales of her sometimes-disastrous, sometimessuccessful love life and spaghetti.

When: Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24.

More info and tickets: get.com

“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce this show as its One Act Play competition piece for the GHSA entry.

When: Oct 24 and 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

What: Destress about exams and school life with Hesston the therapy dog.

When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

FOREIGN FILM NIGHT

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

What Teen Read Week stats will a Blind Date with a Book contest. Each teenager will check out a plain-wrapped book and receive a prize entry form.

When: Friday, Oct. 19 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Full-length proctored practice tests with personalized results.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-6738

ENVIROSCAPE: WATER POLLUTION

What: This educational program is put on by the Fulton County Public Works Department and focuses on water pollution and its effects on crops and the environment. Ages 6-8.

When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Yet, many parents aren’t following Yoda’s most famous saying “Do. Or do not. There is no try” when it comes to taking the most basic step to secure their family’s finances: buying life insurance. Research continues to show that parents recognize the value of life insurance in protecting their family but haven’t been able to “Do.” Here are four common reasons (and the reality): 1. It is hard to get started—Not anymore. Companies are doing a better job at providing simple information and financial tools on their websites. For example, on New York Life’s site, you can now create a plan around what’s most important to you and access educational material to help you get started.

2. I have it at work and that is enough—Not really. Life insurance through work is very beneficial but typically covers one year of your salary. If you were to die, that benefit could run out quickly. Experts agree that most people need 10 or more years of their salary covered by life insurance.

3. I can’t afford it—You probably can.

People are surprised when they find out how affordable life insurance can be.

While having a child brings lots of new

expenses, life insurance should be at the top of that list so that your child’s plans for the future can stay on track even if the worst were to happen.

4. My life could change—Not to worry. Whether you change jobs, have more children, welcome your parents back under your roof or need to pay for college, your life insurance plan can change, too.

A professional life insurance agent can help you build a strategy that provides the flexibility you need.

Choosing the right type of life insurance depends on your needs.

For example, term life insurance is a good place to start if your needs are temporary or short term. It offers affordable coverage for a set period of time.

If your needs are long term, a permanent policy (most commonly whole life) might be the best option.

In addition to the insurance protection, you build up cash value within the policy that grows on a tax-deferred basis and, if structured properly, can be accessed tax-free.

If needed, the cash value can be accessed via loans to help pay for a child’s education or any other important financial need (though loans accrue interest and reduce cash value and death benefit).

You may find that a combination of permanent and term insurance is best for you.

To start planning for your family’s future, visit the Agent Locator at www. newyorklife.com.

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Championing Manufactured Housing Local banks succeed as their communities succeed. American Commerce Bank makes it a priority to champion community development efforts as well as the needs of its business banking customers.

American Commerce Bank served as the Gold Sponsor for this year’s Southeast Community Owner’s Conference (SECO) held recently at the Atlanta Airport Marriott in College Park. SECO is a not-forprofit organization that brings together manufacturers, lenders, insurers and other industry representatives to advance the cause of affordable and attractive manufactured housing and related housing communities. Segments include self-storage facilities, RV parks, modular housing and mobile homes. ACB retired CEO Larry Mathews served as emcee for the event.

“SECO is an important conference for a variety of vendors and presenters. Some of our largest business customers participate as community investors, owners and builders”, said Carlos Laverde, ACB’s Atlanta market president. “Our bank serves as a premier lender to the investorowner community, and we are proud to play leading role at this event”. SECO also provides a great opportunity for owners and investors to network and learn about

developments in the industry. You can learn more about SECO at https://secoconference.com/about-seco/.

American Commerce Bank offers commercial and personal banking services to the North Fulton markets from its branch in Johns Creek. The bank offers customized lending solutions and SBA loan programs as well as highly convenient online banking and treasury management services.

The bank’s experienced staff pride themselves in knowing their customers by name and in meeting the needs of businesses and their employees.

ACB’s participation in the nation-wide CDARS network enables it to offer FDIC deposit insurance on balances well in excess of the standard $250,000 limit. In offering such services, ACB “brings big banking products down to the community bank level”, says Soraya Kenney, ACB’s John Creek branch manager. By catering lending and deposit services to the specific needs of business and consumer customers, ACB provides industry-leading solutions to support the growth and success of our communities.

For more information about American Commerce Bank, stop by the branch located at 10690 Medlock Bridge Road, or visit www.AmericanCommerceBank.com

American Commerce Bank lenders Jeff Bush and Justin Wimberly at SECO 2018

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Johns Creek Montessori School Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia provides excellence in a Montessori education for children 8 weeks through six years.

• An authentic Montessori environment: We provide a true Montessori environment, where each child’s needs are respected and everyone works together for the good of the community.

Our focus is always on helping the child develop natural talent and ability in a caring, peaceful setting.

• Rigorous training: We require our Lead Teachers to hold a MACTEaccredited credential. They are highly skilled and able to work with young children individually, guiding each one to the materials that will offer the lessons that he is ready to absorb.

• Nationally recognized: Johns Creek Montessori is accredited with quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and by the Pan American Montessori Society and is an initiate

member school of the American Montessori Society.

• High-quality Montessori materials: We equip each of our vibrant class-

room communities with the didactic Montessori materials, developed by Maria Montessori herself. These are specifically designed to meet the

child’s individual needs in learning style and pace and give him exactly what he needs, when he is ready for it.

• Education for life: We help children develop independence, a working memory, flexible thinking, organization and self-control, all hallmarks of the Montessori system of education.

• Non-competitive relationships: We foster supportive, mutually beneficial relationships between children in our multi-age classrooms. The younger children learn by observing the older children. The older children test their learning as they demonstrate lessons for their younger friends and gain in maturity and leadership as they assume greater responsibility for their environment.

We are Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia. Sowing the seeds of organic learning.

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YOU ARE

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BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 1 PM TO 3 PM Blessed Trinity Catholic High School invites prospective students and their families to tour our facilities, meet our students, and speak with our teachers and coaches.

Brian Marks, President, Cathy Lancaster, Principal, and Paul Stevens, Director of Enrollment Management will speak at 1 pm and 2 pm.

Blessed Trinity Open House Blessed Trinity Catholic High School cordially invites you to attend our annual Open House on Sunday, October 28th, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM! Attending our Open House is the best way to fully experience the wide range of academics and activities offered at Blessed Trinity. Many current students and parents will be on hand to answer your questions and share their experiences with you. All of our current faculty, coaches, and club moderators will also be available to provide a deeper understanding of our curriculum and programs.

Be sure to attend one of the presentations given by President Brian Marks, Principal Cathy Lancaster, and Director of Enrollment Management Paul Stevens at 1:00 or 2:00 PM. Then have one of our student ambassadors guide you on a tour of our beautiful 68 acre campus, which includes our state of the art learning commons and STEAM Lab. Financial aid is available! During the current academic year, Blessed Trinity awarded more than $1.1 million in need-based financial aid.

We look forward to seeing you and your family! No reservations are required, but you may pre-register for Open House by visiting our website at www.btcatholic.org/ admissions.

Blessed Trinity is located at 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School 11320 Woodstock Road Roswell, Georgia 30075 (678) 277-9083 www.btcatholic.org

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Mentor Me Take a moment and reflect…who has had an enduring impact in your life? Who gave you positive motivation and inspiration as a youth?

Possibly it was an parent, older sibling, teacher or coach... but what if you didn’t have the influence of a positive role model?

Since 2002, Mentor Me has endeavored to provide vulnerable children and youth positive role models through a variety of mentoring programs. This non-profit organization matches volunteer adults with children ages 6-17 who need, and desire, a mentor. Men volunteers are paired with boys and women mentor girls.

Mentors are encouraged to spend about an hour a week with their child sharing in everyday activities. The majority of children engaged in the Mentor Me one-on-one mentoring program live in single-parent homes or are being raised by foster parents or grandparents.

Through Mentor Me programs, children build self-confidence and selfesteem which enables them to envision and create goals for themselves.

These programs provide youth and children the opportunity to build longlasting relationship with positive role

Woodward Academy models and provide them with socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond.

Become a mentor today!

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Mentors Matter Accepting applications for volunteer mentors

of the greatest values “ofOne mentors is the ability to see

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Intimate, yet worldly. Nurturing, yet academically rigorous. Loving, yet on the cutting edge of technology. Can a school really have it all? We think it has to.

Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy.

Enrolling pre-K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres, it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus. With an average student-teacher ratio of 9:1, everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way, while guiding them through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum.

Expertise in science, math, reading, and writing is just the tip of the iceberg at Woodward North. We incorporate our STEAM programs throughout the curriculum, preparing our students for success amidst a rapidly changing world. Students in pre-K through third grade enjoy classes where they are taught foundational skills in technology, robotics and coding as well as general computer skills.

Students in fourth through sixth grades take advanced classes in these subjects, with additional emphasis on engineering, design thinking, research, media production, and life skills to encourage and inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and engaged collaboration. In addition, our Learning labs and our dedicated STEAM Station are outfitted with the latest technology like BeeBots, SmartBoards, iPads, and other robotics and engineering tools that students use to solve real-world problems.

Educating the whole child means cocurricular programs, athletics, and the arts are a vital part of every student’s educational journey. From horseback riding to golf to an array of of other athletic options, every stu-

dent is active at Woodward North. Our arts programs are similarly extensive.

Our students learn skills in music, performance, drawing, painting, and crafts that set them up for a lifetime of creative work.

But all these programs and curricula only mean as much as the community behind them; at Woodward, students are part of a truly diverse community that cultivates strong character and a deep respect for difference.

Here, these are more than buzzwords-diversity is our backbone. Every day, our students bring experiences from a vast array of cultures, ethnicities, religions, races, learning styles, and geographic neighborhoods, which means that every day they learn from peers who are different from them. We emphasize our global curriculum and service to support civic engagement.

Our diversity, service, and global programs create truly compassionate citizens of the world.

Most Woodward North students continue on to Main Campus in seventh grade for a whole new world of opportunities, including our Independent Scientific Research and Global Connections programs.

The Academy provides extensive bus transportation, and many students choose to ride MARTA in designated Woodward cars with assigned security officers.

A typical Woodward Academy graduating class attends more than 100 different colleges and universities, devotes 5,000 hours to community service, and earns more than $15 million in scholarships. They join an alumni network of 10,000+ and go on to live every version of success as engineers, musicians, professors, business leaders, you name it.

To learn more about Woodward and the vast options available for students to create their own path, visit us at woodward.edu.

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Montessori Kids Academy Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are an AdvancEd accredited school and a member of the American Montessori Society. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Scholarship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education. 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: French, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Coding and Robotics, P.E., and Organic Gardening. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the Montessori

Kids Academy school bus. Students enjoy daily yoga in their classrooms and the computer lab. Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic 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. 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 call to schedule a tour or to stop by and see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home. 678-208-0774. info@montessoricumming.com. www.montessoricumming.com

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Your Decision Today Will Influence the Next Decade

by Kids ‘R’ Kids

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 in-

fancy, your child will be exposed to many forms of language (including sign-language), 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

environment, hands-on play, and novel experiences that ignite your child’s curiosity. With our exclusive Brain Waves™ curriculum and quality teachers, our goal is to provide stimulating experiences that support brain development and maximize your child’s mental capacity.

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.

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Best in Class Education Center With 55 centers across the US, Best in Class Education Center/Johns Creek is now open in Georgia! A grand opening celebration is set for Saturday, November 10th, 10am-4pm at 3875 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite D. Grand Opening specials include free assessments, waived registration fees, and 50% off first month classes. Best in Class offers math and English enrichment, beginners in class for pre-K students, private tutoring, and test prep for SAT/ACT. We help prepare successful K-12 students through teacher-led, individualized supplemental education that strengthens math and English knowledge, develops critical thinking and problem solving skills, and

helps build successful test taking strategies. We are especially excited to bring the Best in Class programs to Georgia, merging a deep family interest in education and passion for helping students.

Hao Lam, Best in Class CEO says, “This is an exciting time for Best in Class as we enter the Georgia market with our new franchisees Chris and Molly Ruttle and Carter Ivey. They are passionate educators who embody our core values.

We are certain that they will be successful in exemplifying our common goal of helping students reach their potential.”

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Success in school, success in life “If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn.”

–Tweetie L. Moore, Founder Mill Springs Academy is an SACS/ SAIS accredited independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional setting. Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing self-motivation, while providing skills and values for life to students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities.

Mill Springs offers a broad range of college preparatory options, along with fine arts and a competitive athletic

program to foster interests or hidden talents. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help to capitalize on strengths while learning compensatory strategies.

We offer an extended day program during the school year as well as summer school and camps in the summer months.

Our 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta.

For more information, please visit our website at www.millsprings.org or call (770) 360-1336. Mill Springs participates in the GSNS/SB10 program.

Mill Springs Academy 13660 New Providence Road Alpharetta, GA 30004

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Is your child’s school truly preparing them?

As a parent, we often wonder if our child(ren) will be ready for today’s world.

As a parent, you can’t help but anticipate your child growing up and not be a little fearful. So, how can you help prepare your child for this 21st century world?

Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA), focuses on three principles: KNOW, GROW, AND GO. By focusing on these three principles, BCA equips their students for the challenges of the world in the 21st century. Don’t let these three simple words fool you. They each hold a powerful meaning!

KNOW. Let’s investigate the first principle KNOW. BCA focuses on both IQ and EQ (Emotional Intelligence) growth. As a Covenant, Christian school, BCA offers project-based learning environments such as Project Lead The Way (PLTW), BCA’s certified STEM program. PLTW allows BCA students, K-8th to cultivate skills that they will need to be successful in a global economy through hands-on, real-world activities, and problem solving that help students understand how the skills they develop in the classroom may be applied to everyday life. Alongside the academic learning, BCA staff works very hard to make sure that each student

knows that God has prepared them and by leaning on Him and His word they will become confident in who they were created to be!

GROW. BCA’s GROW principle is carried out through the R3 program. The R3 program creates a positive culture that emphasizes being Respectful, Responsible, and Relational. This program allows BCA students to reinforce positive behavior in all grades, and encourages discipleship; while connecting older students with younger students.

GO. The GO principle equates to the discovery of your strengths and leadership skills so that you can make a positive impact on the world beyond school walls. This is implemented through participation in community events, missionary trips, clubs, and athletic sports, to name a few.

Through the permeation of these three principles in all aspects of the BCA culture, this private, covenant Christian school is able to focus on the whole child by providing excellence in Christ-centered education, equipping students to Know, Grow, and Go. For more information about BCA, visit their website at www.bridgewayca.org.

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He is litter boxed trained and gets along well with other felines. Doug’s ideal home would be with other cats.

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Gypsy Rose brings live music to downtown Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Music fans rejoice – a new music venue is opening soon in Roswell’s Historic District.

Gypsy Rose Music, founded by local resident Brittany Crooms, an intimate venue devoted to original Crooms live music and private events is slated to open by the end of the year. It will be located at 964 Alpharetta St., near Canton Street, in the same building previously occupied by Classy Clutter.

Crooms is opening the venue out of a passion for merging music, entertainment and community.

She said she has loved music from a young age and nurtured it with singing and acting. That passion only grew once she moved to Athens, where she regularly worked closely with local musicians and bands.

After she moved to Roswell a year ago, Crooms said she felt inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit and drive that the city’s business owners are known for, and eventually, created the concept for Gypsy Rose.

“As a community-loving resident and passionate music lover, I began to crave somewhere where these two things collide,” Crooms said. “The more I talked to people, the more others seemed to want somewhere devoted to original live music with a vision similar to mine.”

Current plans call for Gypsy Rose to be open Wednesdays through Sundays.

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Gypsy Rose, a new music venue, will occupy the same building that once housed Classy Clutter on Alpharetta Street.

Some of Crooms’ favorite music genres for the venue range between blues, funk, Americana, jam, southern rock and indie.

“People can expect to find an upbeat and comfortable venue full of good vibes and a staff that will quickly feel like family,” Crooms said. “We are strategically selecting the most talented musicians to perform, and patrons can expect quality music they won’t see anywhere else in this area.”

When it is not putting on concerts and shows, the 2,700 square foot building will host workshops, classes and camps for singer-songwriters and budding musicians. Live band karaoke and themed parties are also slated to become regular events.

Crooms said she plans for every inch of Gypsy Rose to be devoted to some form of the arts. The walls, for example, will serve as a rotating gallery for local artists.

“By nature, music brings people together and builds a bridge for different generations and people of varying cultural and political beliefs to all come together in a shared passion,” Crooms said. “It helps promote acceptance and deeper connections. My main goal is to support artists’ dreams and strengthen the relationships between members of this community I love and call home.”

In addition to hosting music and art, Gypsy Rose will also host rotating food trucks and serve a selection of local and

craft beers and cocktails.

“Roswell is regionally known for our strong hospitality industry, and with the recent growth of this sector, there’s been a growing need for live entertainment and event spaces,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. “Gypsy Rose is satisfying two major markets while bringing a new dynamic to our popular Historic District.”

Crooms will serve as Gypsy Rose’s venue manager. She has already secured a sales and marketing director, booking agent, sound engineer and beverage manager. She plans to hire seven to eight bartenders and four cocktail servers before opening.

For updates and information on Gypsy Rose, visit gypsyrosemusic.com.

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Downtown Gulch mobilizes city As an outsider looking in, with high rises seeming to break ground on a monthly basis, I take for granted that the City of Atlanta sometimes has similar conflicts as other metro cities when a Geoff smith new project is subAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com mitted for approval.

The proposed Gulch development has started a debate that has mobilized groups all over the city to weigh in and try to move it along.

If you are not familiar the Gulch, it is about 40 acres of parking lots and rail lines that sit just east of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Most of the property sits well below street level, and initial plans are to bring all of it up to street-level in the way of a platform. This alone is estimated to take three years. Once built, developers and planners are envisioning 15 brand-new city blocks with roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, gathering spaces and parks. The developer’s plan is to add between 1.8 million and 9.3 million square feet of office space — a big stretch that leaves the door open for a major company to agree to move in and drastically influence how it is developed.

And yes, it has been said that the Gulch would be a top target should Amazon decide to move its headquarters here.

But even if the project was only about building the city blocks on raw land, it would be massive in scale. To raise the street level makes it a massively massive project. A developer friend of mine told me there are probably only a handful of developers who would be able to attempt such a project. The entire thing has been estimated to cost up to $5 billion. Because of the immense cost of just preparing the site for development, the developer has asked the city of Atlanta for up to $1.75 billion in public financing — and that is where the rub is coming from. The public financing would

announcing

come in the way of tax incentives.

Some on the Atlanta City Council are listening to some citizens and advocacy groups who claim the city is giving away a chance to secure a major income stream.

“You’re giving almost $2 billion away for a $5 billion deal,” Deborah Scott, executive director of the downtown community advocacy group Georgia StandUP, was quoted as saying in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “We want the Gulch to develop one day….This is not the deal.”

No one seems to be arguing in favor of not developing the Gulch. There’s no real way to make a case for it needing to remain as it is – which is a kind of dark hole surrounded by office buildings and the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

But because of the complexity in improving the site and readying it for development, many view the current project, which has been brought forward by Los Angeles developer CIM Group, as a gift that should not be turned away.

“From our view, redeveloping the Gulch is an imperative,” said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce in a prepared statement. “Delaying or dismissing this opportunity is not optional. It may be decades before another developer puts forth the time and resources to turn one of our city’s greatest economic development challenges into the opportunity of a lifetime.”

In addition to taking on a task very few developers would want to take on, City Council members also credit the developer with agreeing to several conditions that would benefit the community.

Those include putting aside $28 million for affordable housing, $12 million for economic development, $12 million to enlarge a nearby fire station and $5 million to replace a bridge connecting the Gulch to the Castleberry Hill neighborhood.

Other advocates for the project say that it is in the unique geographical

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Family Haven supports domestic violence survivors

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Last year, the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office cited 485 reported incidents of family violence. In 2017, Family Haven served 5,226 victims of domestic violence, including many children. They provided emergency shelter, transitional housing and a 24/7 crisis line. Those statistics were reported Oct. 10 at the group’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Purple Purpose Luncheon held at The Metropolitan Club.

Forsyth County Family Haven was incorporated in 1989 to provide safe temporary shelter, individual crisis support and referral services for victims of violence.

The organization advocates for victims and families of domestic violence providing shelter, programs and community education to end the cycle of violence.

Executive Director Shandra Dawkins said on any given day a victim of domestic violence will need a safe space to stay.

Some have support systems, but so often many women and their dependent children don’t have anyone, she said.

“It’s so vitally important we remember those whose support system isn’t able to assist them,” Dawkins said. “Domestic violence is an equal opportunity destroyer.

It doesn’t care who you are, what race, religion, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation you have. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. It’s so important we make it our business every single day.

We have to speak out.”

Often, victims struggle with emotional attachment and a financial strain because their abuser is the sole provider, which is another form of abuse, Dawkins said.

“If you have nowhere to go, funds, means or support for yourself and your children, where will you go?” she said.

Award winners at the 2018 Purple Purpose Luncheon included: Sister Kathryn Cliatt and June Raciot Advocacy Award: Grace Chapel Church of Christ and The Good Deed Team of Northwest Exterminating; Cumming Police Department Humanitarian of the Year Award: Cliff Bickell; Ruth Goode Corporate Donor of the Year Award: Verizon Wireless and the Verizon Foundation; Northside Forsyth Hospital “Family Haven is here to provide that support system for those who might not have one. We need everyone to participate and be part of the change. We need to give a voice to those who don’t have one.”

Dawkins provided more statistics at the event where most of the more than 200 attendees wore purple to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, including: • One in five women has been a victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner.

• One in seven women have been stalked by an intimate partner to the point in which they felt fearful or believed they or someone close to them will be harmed or killed.

• One in five women in the United States have been raped in their lifetime.

• One in 15 children is exposed to intimate partner violence each year and 90 percent of these children are eyewitnesses to the violence.

• One in three women have been victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.

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The Cumming Police Department received Sister Kathryn Cliatt and June Raciot Advocacy Award for their work helping Family Haven move victims and keeping them safe.

The keynote speaker was Ashli W., who spoke about her experiences with domestic violence as a mother of two children with one on the way.

“It can happen to anyone,” she said.

“There’s a stigma with domestic violence but it does not discern me.”

A little over two years ago, Ashli was recently separated and a single mom trying to figure out her next steps. She met her abuser then, and it started off great, new and exciting, she said.

“That’s when I got sucked in,” she said. “It wasn’t until a few months in when the verbal, emotional and mental abuse started. He would name call and put me down. I thought I was strong and I could handle it. He was just in a bad mood. I brushed it off and made excuses because at the time the good outweighed the bad, until it didn’t.”

The physical abuse began and got worse when she found out she was pregnant. Ashli lived with her cousin, too, and she opened up to her and told her everything that was happening.

“I stood there in shock,” Ashli said. “I couldn’t believe how I had gotten to this point. I knew I had to tell someone, but I wasn’t ready to go to the police or tell my

parents. It was hard enough to tell my cousin because that means it was really happening.”

The family made a plan to get Ashli out, but she still got the questions of why she hadn’t left sooner.

“I wish I could answer that, but it wouldn’t make sense,” she said. “You get to a place mentally where you feel so beaten down that they manipulated you so much and make you feel crazy. You think, ‘this isn’t happening, you’re being dramatic and overreacting.’”

She received a temporary protection order and an organization, similar to Family Haven, in Dawson County where this took place stepped in to help.

“It’s so important for victims to feel validated,” she said. “Leaving and doing all this is not easy by any means. Not only is it hard to admit to yourself what is happening, but there is a financial aspect of it, too. Luckily I have a supportive family and friends, but that’s not common. It’s a miracle. That’s why places like Family Haven are so important.”

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Educational Foundation awards $40,000 to 11 schools

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Projects dealing with literacy, eating healthfully and learning about technology are now common in local schools thanks to the Forsyth County Education Foundation.

On Oct. 5, the charity awarded $40,000 in grants to 11 schools to help more than 8,000 students.

The projects are: • Project Hummingbird at Academies of Creative Education for $1,575 • Dreambox Math Home-to-School Connection at Brandywine Elementary for $2,890 • Blooming on the Mountain at Coal Mountain Elementary School for $2,500 • Real Students. Real News. Real Need. At Cumming Elementary School for $5,000 • We’re Bringing Veggies Back! at Kelly Mill Elementary School for $4,064 • Liberty’s Literacy Lab at Liberty Middle School for $5,000 • Science Ambassadors at North Forsyth High School for $5,000 • The 7 Mindsets and Me: Ignite, Involve, Embrace at Settles Bridge Elementary School for $5,000 • WeDo Robotics at Sharon Elementary School for $4,652 • Bridging the Gap from Concrete to Abstract at Silver City Elementary School for $1,975 • Vickery Creek Middle Stock Market Game and Invest Write at Vickery Creek Middle School for $2,352 North Forsyth High Science Ambassador Sponsor Charlotte Stevens said the

Trail: Continued from Page 9 Vacations usually don’t take us away from the worst of it. Until we park most of our modern day stressors on the side of the road, it is almost impossible to see the color of the poison we try to live in each day.

On the trail one of the mantras has always been to “hike your own hike,” and I feel sure that applies to our lives off the trail. We’re all different.

So, what I need to do — again — is reengineer how I live. It will start simply; I will again be at the YMCA at 4:45 in the morning most mornings waiting for them to open at 5:00 a.m., and not leave until around 6:30, close to exhausted but an empty and clean exhausted.

high school group works with elementary school children to teach them about the subject through Science Night, which is run by the high school students. The program has run for more than six years and is co-sponsored by Denise Webb from Coal Mountain Elementary, who helped in its formation.

“I’m always surprised at how much these kids love this club,” Stevens said.

“The students keep coming to me saying they really want the club. The high school students donate their time, share their love of science and promote it for the elementary students.”

The program is a good mixture for the students because it’s often difficult for the elementary students to grasp and for the older students to teach.

“Before they’re told they’re not good at science or it’s hard, this is something they can do,” Stevens said. “Having that positive experience when they’re little makes them more likely to get into science later. For the older students, it gives them an opportunity to lead a group, problem solve and be independent while still working together to come to a good conclusion.”

One of the best parts of the program is seeing high school students come back to participate because they were involved when they were younger.

“They were able to fill both roles,” Webb said. “They said they loved participating so much they were excited to be part of the program. Everyone says this is the highlight of the school year.”

The program has been so successful,

See AWARDS, Page 37 I will also get my running shoes on again and get back to the backboard with my tennis racquet. That is step one.

Once I get that down, it causes me to self-correct and move onto steps two and three. It’s a chain reaction.

The health/exercise and the nutrition steps will be by far the easiest ones. Neutralizing or eliminating stress — much of it caused by the internet and modern forms of communication — will be much more of a challenge.

I know I have the ability and shall eventually get back to this better place — a healthier place, a more sustainable one.

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Public safety officers share Halloween safety tips

Spellcheck Live promotes literacy in community

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — As Halloween approaches, public safety officers aim to educate the public about how to stay safe during the holiday.

“My goal is just getting people to slow down and be careful,” said Officer Madhusudana Meberg with the Johns Creek Police Department.

The department recommends trickor-treating before dark if possible.

If after dark, families should bring a flashlight and walk facing the traffic.

Wearing reflective tape is an extra precaution parents can take.

As always, pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street and use sidewalks whenever possible.

Police recommend not crossing over lawns because they may have unseen objects or uneven ground that can cause someone to trip and fall.

Trick-or-treaters should only go up to houses that have a light on, preferably only homes where they know someone.

Police recommend never going into strangers’ homes, instead let them bring the treats to the door.

Parents can inspect their children’s candy to ensure everything is factory wrapped. Avoid homemade treats unless you know the person well.

If a child is old enough to go out without their family, parents should discuss their route and a set a firm time to expect them to return home.

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Halloween.

Not only should they be wary of the children walking around, but drunk driving incidents often increase on the holiday, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Fire departments have their own recommendations.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends using batteryoperated candles or glow sticks in jack-o-lanterns.

If families use candles, they should teach children to stay away from open flames.

People should also be conscious of fire risks as they decorate and pick out their costume.

Police and fire departments recommend wearing costumes that fit and not wear clothes with long trailing fabric.

Face paint is preferable to masks, but if your costume must include a mask, make sure you can see, hear and breathe easily.

All exists should be clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes.

Decorations like dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire easily and should be kept away from open flames, light bulbs, heaters and stoves.

From 2011-2015, decorations placed too close to heat sources started an average of 840 home fires per year, according to NFPA. These fires caused an average of 2 deaths, 36 injuries and $11.4 million in direct property damage per year.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With school testing through the roof and graduation rates the highest in the state, it may be hard to believe some people in Forsyth County struggle to read and write.

That’s why Literacy Forsyth was created in 1993 to provide family literacy services that educate, build self-sufficiency and strengthen the community’s economic base.

One of its biggest events of the year puts the public to the test at the annual Spellcheck Live which was held Oct. 11 at the Forsyth Conference Center.

Seven teams donned their best reading-related costumes and took the stage to test out their spelling abilities.

Teams were from various groups around the county including the Forsyth County Public Library, University of North Georgia, South Forsyth Rotary Club, Lanier Technical College, Brandywine Elementary School, Little Mill Middle School and Liberty Middle School. At the end of the night, the South Forsyth Rotary took home the title of Forsyth County Spelling Bee Champions for 2018.

It ended in a showdown between Rotary and the University of North Georgia, with both teams going toe-totoe for the finish.

Literacy Forsyth Board Chair Kari Shepherd said the group continues to

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The team called “The Spellcasters” from Forsyth County Public Library debates how to spell a word. provide quality programs for adults in the community to get their GED and adult basic education classes.

In 2017, they added early childhood literacy services in the Leap into Literacy collaboration. This year they expanded to address multi-generation low literacy with the Family Literacy program.

“We’re in the land of milk and honey, but right here you’re sitting in one of the most successful counties in the country,” Shepherd said. “We have pockets of poverty that if most of us really got in touch with it, it would astonish you.

These are the folks we’re reaching out to.

We’re trying to break that cycle of multigenerational poverty and illiteracy. That’s the biggest part of our mission. We are expanding to meet the challenges of our ever-expanding population.”

To find out how to help, visit literacyforsyth.org.

Oktoberfest event will benefit CASA of Forsyth County FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth Friends and Beaver Toyota of Cumming invite the community and their families for an evening of Oktoberfest activities on from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 20.

All of the proceeds are going to CASA of Forsyth County, a network of courtappointed volunteers advocating for abused and neglected foster children.

The festivities will be held at the Beaver Toyota dealer showroom, 1875 Buford Highway, and will include traditional German cuisine, beer, wine, music and dancing.

There will also be a silent auction,

Wine Wall, Christmas Shoppe and jewelry boutique to raise money for CASA of Forsyth County. Tickets cost $40 and can be bought online.

The money raised from the Oktoberfest event will be used to recruit and train the volunteers to meet the growing demand of an increasing number of children entering the foster care system each month.

Last year, CASA volunteers dedicated 8,700 hours and drove 73,500 miles while advocating for 306 children.

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Pinecrest Drug Awareness Club sets example

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At the private, Catholic-based Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, class sizes are smaller than those in public high schools, but that doesn’t lessen the threat of drug and alcohol abuse for teens.

That’s where the Pinecrest Drug Awareness Club steps in. The group of about 30 students is led by two seniors and two juniors, President Kelly McAllister, Co-President Isa Cardona, Vice President Claire Tran and Treasurer Shannon Lynch.

Their mission is to inform, educate and mentor peers on the realities of drugs and alcohol, while also staying ahead of trends they see in the hallways.

The group has been around for just under a year and held its first public forum Oct. 9 at the Parent Education Event held at the school.

A room of more than 150 adults packed the space to hear from Sherry Ajluni, a parent of a former South Forsyth High School student who was a substance abuser and ultimately died from suicide.

Also joining in the discussion was Matt Meyer, a local addiction counselor who is in recovery, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Ferraro who works in the community relations unit and Victoria Ray who is the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council coordinator and a 2012

Awards: Continued from Page 35 Webb had presented it to other schools nationally and is publishing a book in February on the topic.

“It’s really beneficial because when you have parent involvement in something like Science Night, it really encourages science talk at home,” Webb said.

“It promotes science literacy in the family and it gets them to start talking about future careers. Getting more kids into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering

South Forsyth High School graduate.

The event was the first of many planned, McAllister said, and she hopes to help bring awareness to the drug issue in the community.

“Forsyth County in general has been known to have quite an epidemic with opioid abuse,” Cardona said. “Substance abuse has been brought to the attention of local community members rather than just officials. More people are aware of it. We’re slowly seeing it more within schools and hearing more cases of issues. We’re a small movement, but a movement nonetheless.”

Tran said she sees her classmates and some family members trying drugs, and she didn’t want to follow that path.

“I realized it destroys families,” Tran said. “My friends do it for fun. They’re going through so much and that’s the only way to cope. I slowly realized it’s more than college, but it’s actually people I know. This is a reality check. Even though we’re a small school, people still do this stuff.”

The theme of the educational event for parents was to inform them to fact Forsyth County is directly in the “drug triangle” of North Atlanta.

“It’s really present in the community since we are in the opioid abuse triangle right now,” McAllister said. “We’ve done a lot of the base work for other schools since we were the first

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Liberty Middle School Principal Cheryl Riddle said their project, Liberty’s Literacy Lab, is new this year and is designed to get students interested in reading and math with the objective of helping more than 100 at-risk students increase their reading and math skills.

The group is also using a service dog and some friendly competition activities with other classes to help motivate the students.

“Using our dedicated literacy coaches and having the grant to assist with the purchase of these programs will increase student achievement, but most importantly will give our students the

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The Pinecrest Drug Awareness Club officers include, from left, Vice President Claire Tran, Co-President Isa Cardona, President Kelly McAllister and Treasurer Shannon Lynch. club to start. We want to do more talks like this.”

One of the big issues with trying to educate the public on the drug problem is many are ignorant, McAllister said.

“A lot of people know that substance abuse is a problem and certain drugs can have an effect on you, but they don’t know how big of a problem it is,” she said.

“It’s one of those things where you know it’s a problem, but it doesn’t bother you unless you see it yourself or it impacts your family.”

Another issue is that people become desensitized to the problems

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The Foundation received a total of $171,847 in grant requests from schools

drugs can bring, Cardona said.

“That’s becoming a big issue where everything is becoming normal and it really shouldn’t be,” she said. “It can eventually harm you.”

Vaping is something teens can get their hands on because it is easily accessible and legal for those 18 and over. But Lynch said she sees her classmates doing it in class.

“People say it’s not normal that I don’t vape,” she said. “This is a Forsyth County thing. People have realized this is an issue and they want to do more. The club shows people how it can affect their life.”

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Alpharetta/Roswell.

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IT’S GARAGE SALE SEASON!

Call June at 470-222-8469 to advertise your sale today!

Part-time

PT Child Care Attendant North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) has an opening for a part time Child Care Attendant.

3-4 hour shifts are scheduled evenings, Monday-Thursday, with a possible Saturday.

The Child Care Attendant is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of any children in child care during NFCC classes and workshops. The Attendant is also responsible for some general office activities and closing the Education Center. The perfect candidate will have child care experience, be dependable, and pass a background check and EVerify. Bi-Lingual is preferred. Job description and application available at 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell 30076 or submit resume to Eden Purdy at epurdy@nfcchelp.org.

Sales Garage Sale ALPHARETTA GOLF WAREHOUSE SALE: 1060 Union Center Drive Suite D, 30004.

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Saturday 10/20, 8am-2pm.

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Saturday, 10/20, 8am-2pm.

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Excellent condition! Pictures on request. $499. 404-7884676 BEIGE LEATHER CHAIR with footstool, good condition $100. 770-6406250 DINING ROOM SUITE; Crystal and China.. Mint condition. $750. 770-9934065

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Cleaning Services

Flooring

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PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. No jobs refused!

Free estimates. 100% guaranteed. Good references. Years of exp. Special discounts available! 404-454-2063, 678-886-2718

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Retaining Walls Brick or Wood

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Many local references.

Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

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Many local references

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Landscaping

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Free estimates! 770-6050340

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TRS HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Painting, Electrical and MORE Excellent References.

Call Tanner, 404-907-7646 or email swayne.tanner28@gmail. com FREE ESTIMATES

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Kitchen, Bath: Plumbing, Electrical Drywall; Other Repairs/Installations.

Home Maintenance. Senior discounts and affordable rates! 20 years experience.

Mike 678-986-4833

Haulers

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Firewood available.

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Call Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

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Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims.

25+ years experience.

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