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N.Fulton keeps rivers alive Annual waterway cleanup draws hundreds By JONATHAN COPSEY

jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Nearly a ton of debris and trash was collected Sept. 28 during the annual Rivers Alive cleanup of the Chattahoochee River and surrounding streams. In Roswell, 206 volunteers collected 1,220 pounds of garbage. Trash continues to be a problem despite more recycling and trash initiatives, organizers say. The City of Alpharetta teamed up with Roswell every year and saw more than 100 volunteers turn out to help clean up roadsides, plant a butterfly garden and collect garbage along the Greenway. On the Greenway alone, nine large trash bags were filled this year. “When volunteers pitch in and do this work, sometimes it’s the only way some of these

Just under a ton of debris was collected at Riverside Park. things get accomplished,” said Terry Porter, environmental program coordinator with Alpharetta. A lot of the garbage comes from other places and ends up in the Greenway or streams, Porter said. “Non-point source pollution is our No. 1 threat to water quality. The debris that washes off the land usually ends up

in the waterways. That really contributes to degradation of water quality.” In previous years, volunteers have found a telephone booth, toilets, a 50 pound bag of onions and tires. “I couldn’t be more pleased with what our volunteers accomplished year,” Porter said. “It’s all about keeping water clean.”

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jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The upcoming implementation of Roswell’s Unified Development Code (UDC) had residents riled up at the City Council’s open forum meeting Sept. 30. The council chambers were filled with residents eager to vent their frustrations about both the process and the changes to the city’s zoning. While the mayor and council largely sat silent and listened, Mayor Jere Wood occasionally clarified issues of contention. The UDC aims to consolidate the city's zoning codes that have been cobbled together as needed for the past 40 years, leading to developer and resident confusion over what is allowed. Many of the resident concerns centered on the fear that new zoning would allow higher density and could spur greater apartment construction. Rumors and emails have circulated in recent weeks claiming high density homes could be built without going through the normal zoning and public hearing process. “With this new zoning, I’m quite concerned about Roswell, to the point where my husband and I have considered moving,” said resident Gaye Maloney. “Most people in Roswell do not want to see more apartments here.” Wood said apartments are only allowed after

There are three more public meetings on Roswell’s UDC Oct. 15 – Planning Commission hearing – 7 p.m. – Final recommendation Oct. 28 – Mayor and City Council – 7 p.m. – Accepted draft Nov. 13 – Mayor and City Council – 7 p.m. – First reading of the ordinance and map Dec. 9 – Mayor and City Council – 7 p.m. – Second reading of the ordinance and map (adoption) For more information on Roswell’s UDC, visit www.roswellgov.com/ udc. council approval and public input. Even those residents who said they understand the need for the UDC still raised concerns both about the speed at which the process was moving and how public input was handled. Some advocated slowing down instead of pressing for an end-of-year

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta man is wanted in connection with the shooting of another man Sept. 24 in Alpharetta. Police say residents of Planter’s Ridge Lane, off Cumming Street, reported hearing gunshots about 3:22 a.m. Police responded and found the victim shot multiple times out-

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

DUI arrests ►► Richard T. Rigsbee, 43, of

Suwanee was arrested Sept. 7 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Courtnie Errin Luetke, 28, of Region Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 10 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and expired tag. ►► Patrick Scott Smith, 24, of High Falls Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 14 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Wilson Campos, 40, of Winshire Cove, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Justin Granville Noles, 34, of Powder Springs was arrested Sept. 14 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, suspended registration and headlight requirement. ►► Juan Mendoza-Luna, 32, of Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 9 on Frazier

side a home. He was taken to North Fulton Hospital and is listed in stable condition. He is expected to survive. “We are PIERCE looking for a shooter who fled on foot,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon. The suspect is 32-yearStreet in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, expired license and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Jerry Martin Lovings Jr., 41, of Ramsdale Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 14 on Shallowford Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to dim lights. ►► Michael D. Wheeler, 39, of Sandy Springs was arrested Sept. 15 on Hospital Boulevard in Roswell for DUI and following too closely. ►► Bryan Reinert, 24, of Pembroke Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 15 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kathleen Marie Lawrence, 41, of Flowing Spring Trail, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 15 on Mountain Park Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Lee Joslin, 43, of Bethelview Road, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 11 on Houze Road in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and hit and run. ►► Larry Woods, 31, of Chads Ford Way, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 14 on Raintree Drive in Roswell for DUI and reckless driving. ►► Marian Elizabeth Caraker, 46, of Carriage Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure

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old Timothy C. Pierce, a.k.a. “AHK.” Pierce drives a silver 2000 four-door Honda Accord with tag PMC 5633. He is wanted for aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is considered armed and dangerous. “He is on the run,” said Gordon. Police searched his last known address and found him

missing. “A significant number of law enforcement officers in the metro area are looking for him,” Gordon said. Police are waiting until the victim is cleared at the hospital before questioning him. They believe it was a one-on-one crime. The neighborhood is across the street from Manning Oaks Elementary School. The school was on lockdown for much of that day.

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Marietta was arrested Sept. 11 on Haynes Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. ►► Jamyron Jones, 18, of Vine City was arrested Sept. 9 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule I and II controlled substance. ►► Caleb Randall Barron, 18, of North Valley Creek Lane, Milton, was arrested Sept. 13 on Oak Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, headlight requirement, obstruction of an officer and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. ►► Alysa Patrice Kerr, 23, of Sandy Springs was arrested Sept. 9 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and expired tag. ►► Steven Wayne Wooten, 46, of Atlanta was arrested Sept. 11 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines and loitering. ►► Kevin L. McGruder, 38, of Yacht Terrace, Milton, was arrested Sept. 11 on Keyingham Way in Milton for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Michael Allen Timmer, 20, of Cogburn Road, Milton, was arrested Sept. 14 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of marijuana.

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41, of Miami was arrested Sept. 12 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Scott Kendrick Fann, 27, of Depford Way, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 14 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and speeding. ►► Brenda D. Glover, 62, of Cabin Creek Court, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 12 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Kameron Khirye Edwards,

23, of Old Roswell Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 14 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Stevie Lynn Whisnant, 21, of Winder was arrested Sept. 14 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Walter Paul Linn, 37, of Winder was arrested Sept. 14 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug-related items, financial transaction card fraud, theft by receiving motor vehicle and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. ►► Tyler Ross Peacock, 21, of

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For the second time in a week, Alpharetta was the site of a shooting. A woman is in the hospital after police were forced to shoot her Sept. 25. At 6:04 p.m., police received a call about a woman who sent a worrisome text message that threatened suicide. Officers went to the woman’s Woodhaven Way

home, off Haynes Bridge Road, to check on her status. Alpharetta police and fire units responded to the residence. Upon entry, they encountered the woman whom they reported was emotionally upset. The two responding officers requested emergency medical personnel to check on her welfare. The woman fled into another part of the house where she took a firearm and pointed it at one of the police officers. The other officer fired upon the woman, believing she was going to use the gun. The woman was given emergency

medical treatment by EMS on site and was transported to North Fulton Hospital. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was contacted by Alpharetta Public Safety and assumed full investigation. The two police officers involved were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case. “It is department policy for any officer involved in a shooting to be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the shooting investigation,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon.

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a fake. “Paige” denied it was fake, however a search of her purse allegedly turned up a Georgia license for a Tracy Nicole Brown, 28, of Conyers. Brown has multiple warrants for her arrest from Rockdale, Cherokee, DeKalb and Cobb counties for forgery and illegal use of credit cards. It was also determined the Social Security number allegedly used by Brown to try an open the loan belonged to a woman in Alabama. She had in her purse several credit cards and store cards for different people and the car she rented was in yet another person’s name. Brown was arrested for forgery, computer forgery, identity fraud and outstanding warrants.

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Ga. 400 tolls coming down by Thanksgiving Phased demo to follow next year By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – After many long years, it’s official – the Ga. 400 tolls are coming down. At an information open house Sept. 24 at the offices of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, officials gathered to detail the demolition plans. In July 2012, Gov. Nathan Deal announced the state will pay off its bond debt and end the tolls on Ga. 400 by December 2013. The highway, a product of a public-private partnership, was to be paid off through the use of the tolls and when the debt was done, the tolls would end. The tolls collect about $20 million a year.

Toll collections are scheduled to stop in the week before Thanksgiving of this year. After that, crews will begin tearing down the toll plaza, said Malika Reed Wilkins, the director of marketing for the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA). Demolition will begin early next year. “It’s not just a matter of stopping the tolls,” Reed Wilkins said. Traffic will initially be shifted toward the center lanes, where the Peach Pass cards allow traffic. The toll booths will be closed to traffic while they are dismantled. Once that is done, traffic will shift to the middle of the plaza so the equipment of the Peach Pass and the awning can then be removed. Finally, traffic will again be shifted toward the middle and the outer lanes torn up and grass put down. The administration building

Three more public meetings will be held about the removal of the Ga. 400 tolls. • Oct. 3 – Central Park Recreation Center, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, 5-8 p.m. • Oct. 17 – Piney Grove Middle School, 8135 Majors Road, Cumming, 4-7 p.m. • Oct. 24 – Crowne Plaza Ravinia, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 4-7 p.m. will remain, but will be turned over to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The tunnel that runs underneath the plaza, allowing employees to pass from toll booth to toll booth without fear of traffic, will be filled in with concrete. The money the tolls collected paid for upkeeps and upgrades of the highway. Without that money, an already cash-

strapped system will have to find new sources of revenues. Ga. 400 is the only toll road in the state, however the demolition of the toll will not see the end of SRTA. The department oversees the I-85 and I-75 express lanes. However with the closing of the tolls, SRTA said about 50 jobs will be lost. Visit www.peachpass.com for more information.

MARTA seeks North Fulton expansion Residents divided on rail, service By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta City Hall was filled with residents Sept. 26 for the only meeting in the city to discuss plans to extend MARTA services in North Fulton. The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is weighing three types of expanded service north of the river, along the Ga. 400 corridor – bus rapid transit, light

rail and heavy rail. Heavy rail is similar to what currently dead ends at North Springs, and what MARTA is leaning toward expanding clear up to Windward Parkway with several new stations. Janide Sidifall, senior project manager with MARTA, said the department expects 23,700 daily riders if the rail system is expanded to Windward, at a cost of at least $1.6 billion to build and annual maintenance costs of $19 million. However, she said MARTA was not sold on any one plan and would look at all alternatives to increase service in

North Fulton. “The consensus is people want something along the Ga. 400 corridor,” Sidifall said. “We’re trying to find the right mix.” That “right mix” is what concerned residents. Despite assertions from the City Council a few weeks earlier, many of those in attendance expressed their support for heavy rail coming north of the river. However, there was pause about how that might fit with the community and how it would affect density.

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Alpharetta City Hall was filled with residents from throughout North Fulton and beyond who wanted to hear more about proposals to expand MARTA services north of the Chattahoochee River. Options include more buses or heavy rail.

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Libraries see circulation change Trend moves from paper to digital By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Despite huge changes recently in the way people read, moving from traditional books to electronic texts, libraries are still popular and are centers of the community. A look at circulation num-

bers from the North Fulton branches – Alpharetta, Northeast/Spruill Oaks, Ocee, Roswell and Sandy Springs – shows circulation in the branches has remained at a fairly consistent 2 million volumes. Circulation hit its peak in 2009 with a total of just over 2 million volumes checked out in all the libraries. Since then, circulation has trickled downward, dropping about 100,000 volumes a year for the

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North Fulton’s Public Libraries' Circulation For The Past 5 Years Location Alpharetta Northeast Spruill Oaks Ocee Roswell Sandy Springs Total

2008 255,875 349,993 495,284 479,873 276,946 1,857,971

past four. The Roswell branch, which has the highest circulation of the North Fulton branches, saw its numbers rise from 479,873 in 2008 to a peak of 533,454 in 2009, an increase of almost 54,000. Since then, it dropped to 507,715 in 2010, 477,337 in 2011 and 452,312

2009 280,270 397,116 535,159 533,454 328,149 2,074,148

2010 274,078 377,149 501,475 507,715 321,777 1,982,194

2011 260,480 347,991 476,076 477,337 306,845 1,868,729

in 2012. The library system has some explanation for the drop in usage. “This is a trend people are seeing nationally,” said Anne Haimes, interim library executive director for the Fulton County libraries. “Many of our patrons are avid readers and they are the ones who check out multiple copies of books. They find it’s convenient when traveling to have the e-version, [but] they also say they still love holding the book in their hand.” While book circulation has dropped, circulation of electronic books has skyrocketed. In 2011, Fulton residents checked out 29,000 electronic books. The next year, that doubled to 64,000. So far this year, there have been 65,000. “Libraries are more important than ever with the rise of e-books,” Haimes said. Many people make use of the free Wi-Fi and Internet at libraries, she said, using them for everything from general

2012 249,976 321,330 444,346 452,312 295,072 1,763,036

5 Yr Total 1,320,679 1,793,579 2,452,340 2,450,691 1,528,789 9,546,078

What about the new libraries? Anne Haimes, interim library executive director for the Fulton County libraries, said the Milton and Alpharetta libraries are due to start construction early next year. searches to research to job searching. This creates a challenge to maintain an adequate supply of books for all users, regardless of whether they prefer paperbacks or digital. “What is changing is the challenge of juggling providing all the formats our patrons are looking for,” Haimes said. “We still have patrons interested in video cassettes and audio books on CD. But we also need to keep a healthy stock of ebooks.”

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Milton ‘Monkey Man’ dies Dean Riopelle had heart attack By CAROLYN ASPENSON news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — Dean Riopelle, known to many in the city of Milton as the “monkey man,”

passed away the morning of Sept 24. Riopelle had been in a coma since suffering a heart attack last week. Facebook updates from friends state he showed no brain activity and the family planned to remove him from life support, but the circum-

stances surrounding his death at this time are unknown. Riopelle, 53, battled surrounding Milton residents to gain city approval for a wildlife preserve on his property to house more than 20 exotic animals. He received approval earlier this year.

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Dean Riopelle, who raised exotic animals on his Hopewell Road property, died of an apparent heart attack Sept. 24. He was an owner and president of The Masquerade, a popular downtown Atlanta concert venue, and the lead singer of the band the Impotent Sea Snakes, a rock and roll band known for their sexually explicit lyrics and performances. An avid Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, Riopelle attended the University of Florida where

he was a boxer and a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was a football coach with the Alpharetta Youth Association, and friends say he was actively involved in helping children with cancer. Riopelle is survived by his mother, a son and a daughter. Funeral arrangements are not available at this time.

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Questions about Riopelle’s wild animals begin to surface By CAROLYN ASPENSON news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – With the unexpected passing of Dean Riopelle, the “monkey man,” what will happen to the animals he so loved? Sam O’Neal with the Department of Natural Resources said things would remain the same. He said Riopelle was in partnership with a corporation to house and breed the animals, and the primary caregiver will remain on the premises. He would not provide the name of the partnership or primary caregiver. O’Neal said the corporation is licensed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but that Riopelle held the permit with the DNR. “We’ve been in contact with the primary caregiver and are already in the process of changing the permit to the corporation’s name,” he said. “The permit would expire in 2014 but given the circumstances, we’re changing the name now.” O’Neal said the DNR has inspected the property multiple times and the community shouldn’t be concerned with safety issues. “Of course, there is always the possibility of a tree falling on a cage or something, but at this point, the animals are secure and we’re pleased with how things are being handled,” he said. Milton is staying on top of the situation.

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Albers kicks off state Senate campaign Seeks second term in 2014 election By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – State Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, launched his campaign in September for re-election to the 56th District at a fundraiser at the Roswell home of Robert Hagan. Albers is seeking his second term in office. He currently serves as chairman of the State Institutions and Property Committee and is vice chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He also serves as a member of the Economic Development and Finance committees. Speaking at the kickoff, Albers said he has made a number of issues his priorities for the upcoming session. First is to protect the elderly and those with special needs from those who single out these people for abuse – both economic and physical. “Whether it is in the home or under institutional care, I want to make sure those people who prey on the weaker citizens never get that chance again,” Albers said. His second goal is to make

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Georgia energy independent. “Georgia is a gateway for natural gas. We have the third largest port in the U.S. We can make Georgia the logistics gateway as well,” he said. Georgia must also explore ending its state income tax, he said, to better compete with national and regional economic development competition to bring new businesses and jobs to Georgia and retain those it already has. Albers pointed out that Tennessee and Florida have already eliminated their state income tax, and several other Southern states including North Carolina and Virginia are contemplating it.

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Judge Maurice Hilliard, left, talks politics with the Rev. Malone Dodson, from left, Paul Lange and Joan Hilliard. “We must do it in a responsible way, so that we can continue to balance our budget,” he said. Based on per capita spending, Georgia has the lowest cost of government of all 50 states, Albers said. In education, Albers said he would support steps to improve Georgia’s standing

among the states. One way to do that would be to replace textbooks with tablets and slates. Putting technology in the hands of young students would go a long way to introducing all of them to the technology they will need to use once they are ready to enter the job market or college.

This would be especially helpful to students in rural counties where upgrading technology skills is greatest. “With textbooks getting updated every few years, it will be cheaper in the long run because all you will need to do is change the software,” he said. “Use electronic textbooks and put everything online.”

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Full weekend ahead for Milton and Alpharetta NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Milton and Alpharetta are both in for a busy weekend on Oct. 5-6. The near future holds the 8th annual Scarecrow Harvest, the Alpharetta Brew Moon Festival, Crabapple Fest and the annual Hembree Farm Flea Fling. The Scarecrow Harvest will show off scarecrow creations submitted by elementary school classrooms on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Alpharetta City Hall at 2 South Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking will be available at City Hall, the Milton Center and the Old Roswell Street parking lot. Assorted activities and opportunities such as hay rides and face painting will be provided at the Scarecrow Harvest for free as well. Crabapple Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple on the same day. The festival combines the Milton Roundup and the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival into one big destination festival. “We expect more than 10,000 attendees in historic downtown Crabapple during the festival. This year will be unlike any other, however, because we’re closing both Broadwell and Crabapple roads so crowds can safely roam the streets and enjoy not only the festival, but Crabapple’s many fine businesses,” said Milton Special Events Director Angela Thompson. Antiques and art from hundreds of vendors, a music and entertainment stage with local and touring acts and rides and activities for the children will be featured. Beer and wine will also be available for the first time in the festival grounds. Free parking is available at Milton High School, Northwest-

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – What’s the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game, of course. With more than 360,000 home fires reported in the United States according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), your best defense is a good offense. That’s why the Alpharetta Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during the week of Oct. 6-Oct. 13 to let the community know: “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your family from fire.” This year’s theme, “Prevent Kitchen Fires,” focuses on educating the public on the importance of fire prevention in the kitchen and how to prevent cooking fires. Kitchen fires are the leading origin of home fires in the United States. “Thousands of people die annually in home fires. Nearly all of these deaths could have been prevented by taking a few simple precautions like having working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan,” said David Morris, fire marshal of the Alpharetta Fire Department. “Fire is a dangerous opponent, but by anticipating the hazards, you are much less likely to be one of the nearly 13,000 people injured in home fires each year. “While preventing home fires in Alpharetta is always our No. 1 priority, it is not always possible,” Morris said.

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• Do not throw water on grease fires; instead, smother them or use baking soda. • Keep a fire extinguisher in the pantry or underneath the sink in the kitchen. • Do not walk away from anything cooking on the stove or in the oven. • Keep potholders and towels away from the stove and oven while you are cooking. • Do not hang any flammable fabrics from the handle of your oven. • Install smoke detectors in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and check the batteries often. • Make an escape plan and practice it twice a year. • Once you’re out, stay out. Do not reenter a burning building. • Install a residential fire sprinkler system in your home.

“Alpharetta residents need to provide the best protection to keep their homes and families safe in the event of a fire. This can be achieved by developing an escape plan which you practice regularly and equipping homes with lifesaving technologies.” For more information on National Fire Prevention Week and local events, visit www.NFPA.org.

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ACT1 Theater presents 16th annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament new show Oct. 4-6 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For one weekend only, ACT1 Theater presents “Simply Complicated,” a lively trilogy of one-act plays on Oct. 4, 5 and 6. Two comedies and one drama demonstrate just how complicated life can get. “Heaven Only Knows” stars David Short as a messenger of the Devil, who is sent to destroy the world. However, when he gets to earth, he encounters a girl who has ideas and problems of her own. The audience discovers that the girl has been sent by ... you know who. “A Thousand Dollars” is a dramatic tale by famed writer O Henry. Set in the early 1900s when $1,000 would be worth $27,500 in today’s currency, Bob Gillian is a carefree young man who must spend $1,000 in 24 hours to order to comply with his late uncle’s will. In “Oh, What a Tangled Web,” Juliet is missing, Mom is in tears and Dad is con-

fused. Teenager Jan needs to make up a good story that will convince Boss Quigley that big sis Chris needs the day off. Mr. Quigley yells. Flustered, Jan comes up with a humdinger of a lie. Hilarious complications multiply. “Simply Complicated” is presented on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Saturday, Oct. 5 is a dinner show at 6 p.m. followed by “Simply Complicated” at 7:30 p.m. Dinner show tickets are $20. Oct. 6 offers a lunch and matinee option. Lunch will be served at Mittie’s Tea Room in Roswell, and the show will follow at 2 p.m. Lunch and a show package is $25 and the 2 p.m. matinee only is $10. For tickets and information, call 770-6638989 or go online to www.act1theater.com. ACT1 Theater is located inside the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St. in Alpharetta. – Katherine Tuggle

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 16th annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Oct. 14 at the Trophy Club of Atlanta, located in Alpharetta. The tournament, which benefits the operations of the Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) Foundation, is named in honor of, and welcomes to the greens every year, the Rev. Dr. Malone Dodson, who served as senior minister of RUMC for 24 years. Registration is open to the community. For registration or sponsorship information, please go to www.rumc. com/golf. – Staff

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The Credo Financial Services Team. Bridgeway will receive pro bono donations and chief financial officer services for a one-year period. Malvi is the creation of local chef Laura Curtis, who aims to redefine the marshmallow sandwich and give a new take on the s’more. Curtis said she hopes to open her own bakery soon. “We’re just having fun,” said Lucas, of Johns Creek. In December, all the contest finalists will get to pitch their services to investors, Lucas said. Credo was started in 2004 as a part-time certified financial officer company. In 2008, things began to really take off, Lucas said.

The company has branched out to offer taxation services, accounting CFO, along with valuation services. “We’ve added over 10 employees and quadrupled revenues,” Lucas said. Lucas, a member of C-12, a group of Christian CEOs and owners, also operates his company under “Biblical principles.” “My faith is really important to me and I just wanted to have a faith-based company,” Lucas said. “It’s really hard to do unless you start your own thing, so it made sense to do this on my own.” For more, visit www.credofinance.com or call 678242-5230.

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Plenty of fun in Alpharetta this Saturday OK, I’m not writing about real estate, but the local community and all it offers has a lot to do with why people love where they live. And this weekend, there is a lot of opportunity to take in what Alpharetta has to offer. You can start Saturday morning with the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market. There is plenty of fresh, locally grown produce and artisan products offered, but don’t miss some of the more unique and delicious offerings from the vendors. Some of my favorites are made-to-order falafel sandwiches, fresh-baked jalapeno cheese rolls and made-to-order crepes. I find something different every time I visit. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. While you’re downtown, check out all the scarecrows made by the local school kids for the Scarecrow Harvest. There will be games, music and hayrides between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you’re a “picker” or fan of antiques, then you’ll want to head over to Crabapple for the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A tradition since 1969, it gets bigger and better every year. In case you don’t get enough to eat at the farmers market, there will be

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food trucks offering some great food. Finally, you can end the evening back in downtown Alpharetta for the Brew Moon Fest where they will have a Jimmy Buffett tribute band and, of course, some great beer to choose from between 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. But wait, that’s not all. Hop Alley, one of Alpharetta’s newest brew pubs, is having their first annual Oktoberfest. The parking lot in back will be turned into a beer garden where you can play some German games and drink great beer, so don’t leave your lederhosen at home. Bob Strader is a local realtor with the NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. Visit his blogs liveincumming.com

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Starting early to plan for next year As we move into the fourth quarter of 2013, have you started planning for next year? What have you learned during the past nine months that can help you improve your performance in 2014? If you need to hire new employees, have you started that process yet? Have you contacted your bank if you’re going to need additional capital? Starting early to plan for next year will provide you the means to create a much more comprehensive and effective business plan. With a long to-do list each day, most small business owners do not carve out the time to do advance planning. As such, they miss out on the opportunity to allocate the appropriate time to plan for next year. Before they know it, the new year is here and they don’t have a plan. This is an avoidable situation if you can just allocate a few hours per week to do some planning. A business plan that is done in advance provides small business owners with some great information, and gives them time to react to changes before the year ends. Documenting what your business goals are for next

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Mark Wyssbrod gets GNFCC top award Honored for sustained growth, community involvement ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Brandon Beach, president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, announced that Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA has been named the 2013 Small Business Person of the Year. As a managing member of Pro@ctive CPA, a knowledgeintegration company formed in 2005, Wyssbrod was presented the award during a ceremony at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Each year, the chamber selects a person who bears principal responsibility for operating a business defined as “small” under the applicable Small Business Association (SBA) size standards. Small business finalists were selected from the chamber’s membership of more than 1,600 businesses. As part of the selection

process, the company must exhibit sustained business growth, chamber participation and community involvement. “I could not have reached this level of achievement without a supporting and loving family, fantastic team members, great business partners and amazing clients. Thank you for your confidence and support,” said Wyssbrod in accepting his award. “I am still in awe and wonder from this morning’s event – humbled, determined to continue to make a difference and grateful,” he said. Wyssbrod said that small businesses do not need traditional CPA firms which are “historians.” Instead, they need “integrators.” Pro@ctive aims to offer small businesses creative solutions to their challenges. They also offer a one-of-a-kind

newsletter to customers that provides economic updates and action steps to help them succeed. Wyssbrod has volunteered his services and talents on projects throughout Atlanta and North Fulton. He has created a balanced life spurred by his desire to make a difference with his clients, employees and the community. Pro@ctive is a unique company led by a diligent professional who works hard to help his clients succeed, said Beach. “The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is proud that Pro@ctive CPA has been selected for this award,” said Julie Haley, committee chairwoman of the Small Business Person of the Year Committee. “Our mission at the GNFCC is to support the growth of our members, and recognize the entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of small businesses, which make up a large portion of our mem-

From left are Brad Beisbier, First Citizens Bank and GNFCC Chairman of the Board; Mark Wyssbrod; and Beth Cayce, CaraVita Home Care & 2012 GNFCC Small Business Person of the Year. bership. Pro@ctive CPA exemplifies the qualities we like to see in a thriving business that gives back to the local community.” Small Business Persons of Excellence were also recognized during the chamber

breakfast. They included Paul Cote of Cypress Partners LLC, Edward Kennedy and Mike Nilan of TreeZero Paper Co., Jim Pope of KeyWorth Bank, Vik Thadani of Unbounded Solutions and Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA.

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400 more high-paying jobs come to Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — ColibriumDirect LLC, health plan sales and business process outsourcing provider, is expanding into the city of Roswell and bringing with it 400 full-time jobs and a $3 million investment. The company will hire senior managers, licensed insurance agents, information technology administrators, software developers, database engineers, call-center representatives and licensed health insurance agents. The company, which expects $25 million in revenue next year, has leased a 35,000-square-foot building in Roswell. “I am very proud of ColibriumDirect’s achievements to date and the opportunities that we are bringing to Roswell and the metro Atlanta area,” said Mark Poling, co-founder and chief executive officer at ColibriumDirect. “We are excited to be a part of the growing Roswell business community and to provide careers that will have a positive impact on the future of healthcare.” ColibriumDirect’s services helps carriers, such as Centene Corp. and BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia, market plans to the millions of Americans soon to be eligible for health insurance under the Affordable Healthcare Act. “ColibriumDirect is a perfect example of the quality jobs we are attracting to Roswell,” said Director Steve Stroud, a Roswell Business Alliance executive. “The workforce these jobs create is a key component to the city’s strategic economic development plan (SEDP) that is currently being implemented by Roswell Business Alliance, through a public private partnership.”

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Alpharetta executive joins American Heart Assoc. Board ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta resident will help to lead American Heart Association’s Greater Southeast affiliate. Pegui Mariduena, president of StarMar Consulting, will serve on the American Heart Association’s board of directors for the 201314 fiscal year. She also serves on the American Heart Association’s Mariduena national board of directors as the Greater Southeast affiliate board liaison, a member of the communications coordinating committee and a member of the corporate relations review committee. “I am honored to continue to serve as a GSA board member, using my experience and expertise in multicultural marketing to help the American Heart Association continue to broaden its reach into diverse communities,” said Mariduena. Mariduena lives in Alpharetta with her family and leverages her talents to actively support Latino community initiatives. Visit heart.org for more information.

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Hugo’s brings Southern coastal to Roswell Charlie Curry, president and CEO of First State Bank of Randolph County in Cuthbert and 20132014 chairman of the Community Bankers Association, with Dan Oliver, president and CEO of Vinings Bank in Smyrna, the 2012-2013 CBA chairman.

Community Bankers Association 2013-2014 installs directors DESTIN, Fla. – Community Bankers Association of Georgia has elected its 2013-2014 board of directors. Charlie Curry, president and chief executive officer of First State Bank of Randolph County in Cuthbert, was installed as the 2013-2014 chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) during the 45th annual CBA Meeting and Trade Show, held Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. For about 40 years, CBA, a nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to serving community banks throughout Georgia. The CBA was formed to protect the political interests of locally owned community banks and today

ROSWELL, Ga. – Hugo’s Oyster Bar, which opened in historic Roswell in June, has been captivating eaters with its coastal balance of otherworldly and familiar. The area’s newest Southern seafood concept, 10360 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell, is co-owned by Rich Clark, general manager, and Jon Schwenk, executive chef. Clark and Schwenk are the creators of Vinings’ upscale C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar. “As much as C&S is an expression of what we like, Hugo’s is a much bigger risk for us,” Clark said. “Hugo’s is who we really are, and it is going to be something truly different for the Atlanta restaurant scene.” The menu at Hugo’s features seafood only native to the waters from the Outer Banks to the Mississippi Delta (with exception of oysters from the Northeast). The menu will remain seasonal and ever-changing, a formula that has kept things exciting and served Clark and Schwenk well. “We love the water, we love the South, we love our culture and not just the culture of the little corner of the South I come from, but the whole big long stretch of the coast and all of the places we have fished, eaten, partied and loved,” Clark said.

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Rare coins, firearms business opening on N. Main Street ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A business that buys rare coins and carries a wide variety of firearms held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Alpharetta. Martins Coins and Firearms, 800 North Main Street, Suite 200, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 678-292-6006 or email martinscoinsandfirearms@gmail.com for more information.

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musician/WRITER MARSHALL CHAPMAN

Gwinnett County Public Library and Fall Into the Arts present critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Marshall Chapman performing in concert. Chapman will also sign her book "Goodbye, Little Rock and Roller" following the concert. 1 p.m. Oct. 5. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. Please call 770-978-5154 or visit fallintothearts.org

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE

The Fox Theatre will host the America’s Got Talent Live tour in Atlanta. Headlining the tour will be Season 8 winner, Kenichi Ebina, who mesmerized America with his unique dance performances that combine illusions, mime, special effects, sound, light and video. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-881-2100 or visit foxtheatre.org.

THEATer » “SNOW WHITE” BALLET

The beloved fairy tale comes to life with original choreography by Lori Zamzow-Wire. Join Sugarloaf Ballet for an enchanting encounter with your favorite characters including Snow White, the Evil Queen, Dwarfs and Forest Animals and many more. 2 p.m and 7 p.m. on Oct. 12. 2 p.m. on Oct. 13. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770-476-0025.

HOWLPHARETTA GHOST TOUR

A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta including stories of historical events combined with recent actual spooky encounters. Stop by many of your favorite local spots downtown to find out the real scoop. 8-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through December. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.

STONE MOUNTAIN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Enjoy fun-filled games and family shows such as "Pumpkinpalooza," scavenger hunts and the Pumpkin Mash at the Mayor's Rockin Costume Party. Open weekends until Oct. 27. Fridays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please call 770-498-5690 or visit stonemountain park.com.

through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 12:30 – 9 p.m. Sunday. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.

SCARECROW HARVEST

More than 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit. A family street party that continues into the night and offers a farmer’s market, groovy music, free hayrides, quirky face painting, artsy activities and delicious food. 10 a.m. Oct. 5. 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6078 or visit awesomealpharetta.com. ALPHARETTA

NATIVE AMERICANS IN NORTH GEORGIA PRESENTATION

The Roswell Historical Society will present Wanda Patterson, Trail of Tears Association Representative, who will present a program on Native Americans in North Georgia at the Historic Gardens of Great Oaks. 7 p.m. Oct. 3. 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

Come out and enjoy yourself and celebrate Oktoberfest with Hop Alley. The restaurant will be serving traditional Bavarian dishes along with their own house Oktoberfest beer, and beers from Ayinger and Sam Adams! The festivities will also include music, games and prizes. 3 – 7 p.m. Oct. 5. 25 Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-696-2097 or visit hopalleybrew.com.

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BREW MOON FALL FEST

This year's Fall Brew Moon Fest comes with live music, great food and a nice selection of wine and beer on tap. Old School Band opens for headliner A1A, the original tribute band for Jimmy Buffett. 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 5. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please visit alpharettabusiness association.com The 43rd Atlanta Pride Festival is the largest Pride event in the Southeast and the largest event in the country to coincide with National Coming Out Day. There will be a multitude of activities throughout the weekend, including marches and a kick-off event at the Georgia Aquarium. Oct. 12 – 13 throughout Atlanta. Please call 404-382-7588 or visit atlantapride.org

CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR AND FESTIVAL

Come and enjoy the rides, live music, a parade, bull riding, and even a chainsaw carving performance. Oct. 3 – 13. 4 – 10 p.m. Monday

stand-up comics by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Sykes has been seen on numerous television shows and in 2010 starred on her own late-night talk show, “The Wanda Sykes Show.” Her performance at the Cobb Energy Centre promises to leave you laughing. 8 p.m. Oct. 12. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800.

FIFTH ANNUAL CHATTAPOOCHEE PETFEST

Join us for the fifth anniversary of the Chattapoochee PetFest. Featuring pet vendors, pet adoptions, a pet costume parade and the announcement of the new mayor of Chattapoochee Dog Park. Proceeds raise awareness for pet rescues and benefit the preservation of the Historic Strickland House of Duluth. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6. Chattapoochee Dog Park, 4291 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth. Please call 770-232-7584 or visit duluthhistorical.org.

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FUN. CONCERT

Best known for their hit singles “We Are Young,” “Some Nights” and “Carry On,” indie pop rock band Fun. is one show you won't want to miss. 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Verizon Wirless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit vzwamp.com.

ANNUAL ROSWELL MASONIC BBQ The 63rd annual Masonic Lodge BBQ benefits charities and the community. Old-fashioned smoked hams are cooked all the previous night and are ready to serve in the morning. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 12. 1054 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 678-205-4207.

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20TH ANNUAL HABITAT ROAD RACE

Featuring a 5K, a 1-mile fun run and a team relay, the 20th annual Habitat Road Race benefits Mt. Bethel's 33rd Habitat home. 8 a.m. Oct. 5. Mt. Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Please visit habitatroadrace.com.

THIRD ANNUAL Y GOLF OPEN

Atlanta’s largest charitable golf event will be held by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA in Alpharetta is hosting a tournament at the Windermere Course in Cumming. The event is open to golfers of all skill levels. 11 a.m. Oct. 7. 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming. Please call 404-245-9368 or visit ygolfopen.com to register.

crabapple fest

This outdoor festival features antique dealers and local artists. Rounding out the show are roaming musicians, food trucks, and children's activities. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Historic Community of Crabapple, 790 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta. Please visit crabapplecommunityassociation.org.

TASTE OF JOHNS CREEK

The Taste of Johns Creek combines great food, live entertainment and visual arts for a wonderful community celebration at Chattahoochee High School. 4 p.m. Oct. 6. 5320 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. Please visit tasteofjc.com.

KICK IT FOR THE CURE

The Johns Creek High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are sponsoring the Kick It for the Cure event at the JCHS Varsity Football Game. The purpose is to raise money for the Northside Hospital Breast Cancer Center. All game attendees wearing pink will receive a Chickfil-A coupon, while supplies last. 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek. Please call 770-6232138.

CUMC FALL FESTIVAL

Christ United Methodist Church is holding its annual Fall Festival, with more than 3,000 pumpkins for sale, pony and train rides, food trucks and a bake sale, bounce house and slide, and children's crafts and games. 10 a.m. Oct. 5. 1340 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-993-3945.

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Housing market health – luxury properties By JENNI BONURA Recent headlines indicate that the demand for luxury properties is on the rise across the globe. Christie’s International Real Estate recently reported in a white paper, that limited supply, record prices on top tier properties, and purchases that are non-local indicate strong activity in the luxury property market. Is that true for Atlanta, Georgia or more specifically our area? In recent years, luxury homes in North Fulton and its surrounds generally ranged from $1 million - $2 million. It has been a rarity to see properties sell over $3 million. In fact, year to date, there has only been one sale higher than $3 million (based on data from FMLS, sales from 1/1/2013 – present, residential detached, $1mil+, areas 13, 14, 221): Luxury properties currently for sale >$1 million = 176

# of Luxury Homes for Sale compared to 1 Year ago= -8% # of Luxury Homes Sold compared to 1 Year ago= +40% Average Complete Days on Market (291) compared to 1 Year ago = -14% Sales Price to Original List Price is consistently around

86% for 5 of the last 6 quarters Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales are one of the lowest within the last 5 years at 18 months. In summary, our luxury market is improving, but demand for the truly top tier properties has not yet caught

the eye of luxury buyers. As growth and new development continue, coupled with the steady attraction of large companies opening doors here, all indicators point to a healthy 2014 for luxury home sales. If you are considering buying or selling a luxury

property, you need a luxury specialist. Harry Norman, Realtors® has sold more luxury properties than any company in metro Atlanta and also in North Fulton. Please call me directly at 770-594-4901 for a recommendation of someone to assist you.

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Adjustable rate mortgages quickly gaining popularity (NAPS)—An increasing number of consumers are beginning to reconsider adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). For many, it can be the best option when it comes to financing a house. The Reason With interest rates moving higher, ARMs have burst back on the scene, offering low rates now and the certainty of a fixed rate for as many as 10 years. This is especially enticing to many Americans who don’t anticipate being in their home for longer than a decade. Who Benefits From An ARM Industry experts suggest there are four groups in particular who should give the mortgage program a serious look: • First-time home buyers who are looking for a starter house for now but have their sights set on a larger home to start a family within the next five to 10 years. • Career mobiles who relocate regularly for their work. • Empty nesters or those who plan to downsize once their children have moved out of the house in the near future. • Financially savvy consumers who regularly follow the housing market and trends, and know what to look for and when to pull the trigger on a

refinance. Expert Advice “Adjustable rate mortgages have been used by many consumers very successfully for decades,” said Bob Walters, Chief Economist at Detroitbased Quicken Loans. “When looking at home loan options, consumers should discuss their financial situation and future goals with their mortgage banker or financial planner to make sure they choose the best home loan option for their specific needs. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.” Walters also points out that the average life of a loan is five to seven years and that most Americans stay in their home for 10 years or less. While fixed rate mortgages can appear as the default choice for many, considering today’s rising rates and the fact that very few mortgages survive more than 10 years, consumers should carefully weigh their options. Tens of thousands of dollars could be riding on it. Learn More You may be able to find out which loan is best for you at www.quickenloans.com. First-time home buyers can benefit from an adjustable rate mortgage.

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It’s a sellers market! Not so fast By EVE JONES Harry Norman Northpoint Time for sellers to celebrate, home prices are up and inventory is down. It’s not that simple. While the market has improved, there are still numerous challenges; fickle buyers, home inspections, vigorous underwriters and the scariest of all, appraisals. Selling a home, and buying for that matter, is more complicated than ever. Depending on the area, current home price gains are averaging in the

10-15% range but that is not the same as “values”. Home values are determined by appraisers analyzing recent area sales of comparable properties. Recent sales are usually defined as sales within the last 4-6 months. And, and “area comparables” can mean homes located within a 1-2 mile radius, often the same elementary school district and within +/10% finished square footage. If it sounds like the appraisers are looking for a needle in a haystack, you’ve got the right idea. Of course, an experi-

enced Realtor® will do their homework in providing data to help validate a seller’s home value. Buyers, who have been enjoying the last five years of a “buyer’s market”, create another potential barrier to sale. Many homes are going under contract within 1-2 days and buyers are making snap decisions without really considering all factors of the purchase. So, we are starting to see a few more contract terminations. Unrealistic buyer expectations regarding concessions and lengthy repair lists contribute

to the volatility of deals. And, who are underwriters and where did they come from? These folks are the lenders’ eyes and ears and, they are very (very) particular about the properties being purchased.

Your Distinctive Home Here Call today to discuss how I will position your luxury property in front of your perfect audience. Evelyn Lewis-Wilson 770-905-5089 evelyn.lewiswilson@era.com ERA SUNRISE REALTY 980 Birmingham Rd. Suite 606 Milton, Ga 30004

And, yes they take a close look at buyers, too. So, to say, it’s complicated, is an understatement. Today’s market requires an ally. Now is the time to find yourself an experienced, fullservice Realtor®.

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Milton student chosen for All-American Bowl Benny Ben-David to take field Jan. 4 in Texas By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton High student Benny Ben-David was named to the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band during a ceremony Sept. 24. “This is one of the biggest announcements in Milton High history,” said Principal Cliff Jones. He said this was only

the second time in his tenure at the school that one of his students was selected. Ben-David plays the marimba. With his selection, Ben-David joins the ranks of an elite group of only 125 musicians and color guard members from across the country who will showcase their talent during a halftime performance at the nationally broadcast U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 4, 2014. Band members are selected not just because they excel in music and performance, but

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Milton student Benny Ben-David, center, was named to the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band.

because they embody the same values of the country’s “Army Strong” soldiers like loyalty and integrity. “Not just anyone can become a soldier and not just anyone can be in the marching band,” said Christine Norton, with the Army. “The U.S. Army has a distinguished musical history,” said Mark Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for marketing. “It takes great skill, teamwork and dedication to be a successful band member, just as it does to be an Army soldier. Only the strongest wear the Army colors, which is why we are proud to honor

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all of our 2014 U.S. Army AllAmerican Band members and congratulate each of them on their selection.” Ben-David said he has been involved in performing music since middle school. “It’s a good way to express without using words,” he said. “It’s incredible.” Ben-David was presented with his All-American Bowl jacket from local soldiers and will take his place on the field Jan. 4, 2014.

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Cambridge to play in London New Year’s Parade Marching band selected for 2015 event By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – It’s not often a British lord mayor visits Milton, and even rarer still for them to come bearing gifts. But that’s exactly what Cambridge High got Sept. 25. Catherine Longworth, lord mayor of the city of Westminster, a central part of London, came to town as part of a U.S. tour of high schools, presenting the best marching bands with invitations to be a part of London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2015. “You have been presented to us as the very best,” said Robert Bone, executive director of the parade. “It’s a pretty big deal.” In the parade, more than 8,000 performers from all corners of the globe entertain a street audience of around 500,000 – and a global TV audience of tens of millions. The lord mayor leads the parade. “It’s a very special opportunity for you to travel to London,” said Longworth to the students. “It’s a very exciting

parade.” The London delegation visited the band students for a surprise visit as they unveiled the news. It was greeted with surprise and excitement by the kids. “I travel the world listening to young musicians playing,” said Bone. “I am always impressed with North American high school musicians.” He said England does not have a tradition of marching bands other than in the military, so the high school bands are a spectacle for the audience. “The North American marching bands are why they stay,” he said. About 25 bands take part in the parade each year. They are recommended to the parade leaders by band judges throughout the world. Bone and his staff then decide who should take part. There are 16 invitations to go to North American bands this year. The only other Georgia high school to get an invitation is South Paulding High in Douglasville. For a school that has not existed for two full years, this invitation is a great one, said Principal Ed Spurka. “We knew we’d have an excellent program, but already it’s doing great,” Spurka said.

Cambridge High School band students met the Lord Mayor of Westminster Sept. 25. She invited them to take part in the London New Year’s Day Parade 2015. Back left to right - Max Keenan, Kevin Ray, Jared Jones, Justin Harrell, Nick Borkovich, Jeremy Fedrigon, Ellery Miner, Zach Rinehart, and Matthew Hirschland. Front left to right - Gentry Bennie, Phoebe Leslie, Lord Mayor Catherine Longworth, Emily Nalwasky, and Sarah Ellison.

Monday, October 7, 2013 Make plans to join us at the Country Club of the South for the 2013 GNFCC Golf Classic! Your support enables the Chamber to serve as the catalyst for economic development, business growth and quality of life in North Fulton.

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October 2013-December 2013 Call 770-751-2660 for more information and to register, or visit www.nfultonhospital.com. SUPPORT GROUPS Nicotine Cessation Group Every Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Join with other men and women seeking motivation, education and support to live free of nicotine. The only requirement for attendance is the desire to start the journey. Contact Pam at 404-428-8799 for more information. Look Good, Feel Better Wednesday, 11/13 10 a.m. to noon A cosmetologist will discuss how to care for skin and hair to combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free make-up and skin care products are provided. Call Ryan at 404-582-6153 to register. Caring, Sharing, and Learning: Breast Cancer Support Group Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Cope and connect with others who are facing the same struggles. Please call Micah Brown, RN, Breast Health Nurse Navigator, at 770-751-2556 for location and to register. WomenHeart Support Group Second Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Classroom C WomenHeart, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, brings support and education to women who are at risk or who already have heart disease and would like to know more about risk factors and symptoms. We will be addressing different topics each month. To register, call Nicki at 404-386-6037. Ostomy Support Group Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Classroom C This group is open to anyone who has or will have an ostomy and any friends, family or supporters. The meeting structure is informal with group discussion and guest speakers to be scheduled at various times throughout the year. Call John Dorso at 678694-8726 to register or to obtain more information. COMMUNITY EDUCATION Babysitting Workshop Saturday 11/2 9am-2pm Sunday 10/20 and 12/8 1-5:30 Teaches children ages 11-14 how to be prepared and responsible babysitters. Bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch and drink. $30 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR* Saturday, 10/5, 11/9, and 12/7 CPR course for the community. Adult and child CPR, 9 a.m. to noon; $35 Adult, child and infant CPR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $45 Healthcare Provider CPR Saturday 11/16 9am-1pm CPR course for healthcare professionals. $55

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Saturdays 10/26 and 12/14 The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA) offers classes at North Fulton Hospital to teach diabetes self-management skills. Call Katie at 404-527-7180 for more information and to register. Childbirth Preparation Saturday 10/19 11/16 and 12/14 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Active class consisting of both lecture and discussion/sharing. Topics include anatomy and physiology; nutrition and fitness; discomforts of pregnancy; stages of labor and what to expect; cesarean birth; medications; possible complications; postpartum care; and comfort, relaxation, breathing and coping techniques for labor support. $100 per couple; registration required. Water Birth Thursday, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, and 12/12 7:00 p.m. For couples desiring to learn about the option of a water birth delivery. Completion of the class is required to be considered for water birth at NFH. $30.00 per couple; registration required. Call 770751-2660 for more information and to register. LOVING HANDS ANIMAL CLINIC FACEBOOK PAGE

Maternity Tours Please join one of our Women’s Health nurses in the hospital atrium on alternating Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery suites, Mother/Baby Unit and the Neonatal ICU. The tour last approximately one hour. Please call 770-751-2660 for the schedule and to register. SPECIAL EVENTS LifeSouth Blood Drive Wednesday November 20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Fulton Hospital Classrooms Give blood, and help save up to three lives with just one donation. LifeSouth is a community blood center, which means the blood collected in your community goes to local hospital patients. Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Fallfest & Health Fair Saturday, 10/19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 69 North Main Street, Alpharetta Join us at this fun family event. Free health screenings—blood pressure, BMI, bone density, total cholesterol, and glucose—will be available in the Bagley House. *AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

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Loving Hands holds fall festival By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Loving Hands Animal Clinic will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Sunday, Oct. 6, in the form of a fun-filled fall festival. The festival, open to all, will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 13775 Highway 9 North in Alpharetta. “It’s going to have a carnival theme to it,” said Tamaia Lynch, client service manager at Loving Hands. “There will be a kid’s corner with face painting, games, balloons, snow cones and popcorn.” Festival-goers can look forward to continued entertainment with contests for both children and pets, including a “best dressed pet” contest. Lynch added that different rescue groups will be present at the event, along with an

“ask a vet” booth and a variety of vendors. “It’s always such a fun event – we have a great turnout every year and I’m looking forward to hanging out with the kids and doing little activities with them,” Lynch said. Loving Hands Animal Clinic was opened by Dr. JoAnne Roesner and has been in the community since 1993. In addition to having four main veterinarians, the clinic works to rescue animals and find them good homes, teach responsible pet care in the community through programs and seminars, make service dogs available to the handicapped and mentor veterinary students. For more information on the event or the clinic, visit www.LovingHands.com or call 770-667-9022.

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Only 8 Georgia public schools recognized this year for high performance By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com

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Creek View holds potlatch ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Fourthgrade students at Creek View Elementary held their annual potlatch ceremony to culminate their social studies unit on Native Americans on Friday, Sept. 6. A total of 175 students created traditional Native American arts and crafts to barter and trade with other

students at the potlatch. Native Americans frequently held potlatches, which were ceremonies that could last several days. Different tribes from different regions would come together for the traditional ceremony to share customs and cultures and trade goods with other tribes.

“The students enjoyed showing their items to trade as well as being excited about the items they obtained,” said Creek View fourth-grade teacher Fran Gerlich. “The students get excited about dressing up as Indians and Eskimos and such to go along with their bartering activity.” — Katherine Tuggle

ROSWELL, Ga. – Mountain Park Elementary School was among the eight Georgia public schools to be named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The award honors those schools that maintain a high achievement level or are making significant progress in closing the achievement gap. Mountain Park was honored in the category of “Exemplary High Performing Schools,” which indicates the school is among the state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or national testing in both reading (English language arts) and mathematics for the most recent years tested. The second category is “Exemplary Improving Schools,” which honors schools with at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that have made the most progress in improving student performance. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are another shining example of the great things happening in Georgia schools [and] are to be commended for their outstanding student performance,” said State School Superintendent John Barge. On Nov. 19, the U.S. Department of Education will honor Mountain Park Elementary, along with 285 additional Blue Ribbon schools from across the nation, at a recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C.

In addition to Mountain Park, the other 2013 National Blue Ribbon schools in Georgia include Daves Creek ES (Forsyth County), Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (Marietta City), Tritt ES (Cobb County), Fair Oaks ES (Cobb County), Middle Ridge ES (Newton County), Sugar Hill ES (Hall County) and Webster County High School. This is the second time in 10 years that Mountain Park has been named one of the nation’s top schools. The school was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2003, after being named a Georgia School of Excellence in 2001. “We are so proud of the learning and teaching at our school and are excited to be recognized for it,” said Mountain Park Principal Stacy Perlman. “We are a team of teachers, students, staff and parents who are all working for the success of our students. This award is a credit to the entire school community and their efforts.” Perlman has been the school’s principal since July 2007. Mountain Park is now one of only nine schools in Fulton County to be named a National Blue Ribbon School since the program began in 1982. Other area schools with the distinction include Milton HS (2008), River Trail MS (2007), Chattahoochee HS (1997), Roswell HS (1996), Dolvin ES (1990) and Crabapple Middle School (1988).

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MILTON 38, WHEELER 9

Eagles remain undefeated; injured Paulk out for season By MIKE BLUM

news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Eagles rolled to their fifth straight victory, defeating Wheeler 38-9 at home last Friday night to remain tied for first in Region 5-AAAAAA. The Eagles (2-0, 5-0) spotted Wheeler an early touchdown, but held the Wildcats’ offense scoreless after that, allowing just over 200 yards while forcing four turnovers. Micco Brisker and Chad Toliver, taking over the ball carrying duties in the absence of injured tailback Treyvon Paulk, combined for 173 yards rush-

ing, while quarterback Austin McLeod teamed up with Zach Spiezio for a pair of touchdown passes. Paulk is out for the season with a knee injury. Toliver’s 39-yard punt return to the Wheeler 13 led to Brisker’s 3-yard scoring run that tied the game 7-7. Jordan Genovese put the Eagles ahead with a 33-yard field goal after a drive in which the Eagles converted several times on fourth down. A 19-yard pass from McLeod to Spiezio made it 17-7 in the closing seconds of the first half one play after the Eagles blocked a punt. Milton began the second

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half with a long drive that ended on a missed field goal, but McLeod and Spiezio teamed up for a 40-yard touchdown pass after the Eagles came up with a fourth-down stop at the Wheeler 41. The Eagles got the ball right back after an interception, scoring on the first play of the fourth quarter on Chris Turner’s 3-yard run. Wheeler (0-2, 2-3) fumbled the ball right back to the Eagles and McLeod hit Jair Andreson for 14 yards and Milton’s final touchdown. Milton stopped a Wheeler threat with an interception at the Eagles’ 2, but the Wildcats

scored on a safety on the next play. Brisker rushed for 111 yards on 14 carries, with Toliver adding 62 yards on 12 attempts. McLeod completed nine of 13 passes for 93 yards and three touchdowns. Quarte Sapp and Chase Polkow had the Eagle’s two interceptions, with Polkow credited with the punt block. The Eagles are at home Friday against Etowah, which is tied for first in the region with Milton and Walton. Etowah is 5-0 overall, but all five of the team’s wins have come against teams with losing records.

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Raiders take region lead Fourth quarter comeback behind King’s big night earns big win for Bears By MIKE BLUM

news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Raiders took early control in the Region 6-AAAAAA standings, defeating South Forsyth 38-16 at home last Friday night, Sept. 27. After two weeks of region play, the Raiders are the lone unbeaten team in the region (2-0, 3-2 overall). Alpharetta scored on each of its first four possessions against the War Eagles (1-1, 4-1), who closed within 24-16 in the third quarter after two touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions. But the Raiders responded with an 80-yard scoring drive and added another touchdown later in the third quarter to put the game away. Alpharetta quarterback Austin King had a big night, completing 21 of 27 passes for 393 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Andre Harton for 90 yards for the game’s first touchdown, and teamed up with Andrew Wilson for a 45-yard TD to make it 17-0 late in the first quarter after Thomas Waller kicked a 30-yard field goal. Miles Smith scored on a 5-yard run to put the Raiders ahead 24-0, but the War Eagles closed within 24-8 in the second period and stopped a late Alpharetta drive before halftime. South Forsyth drove to a touchdown to start the second half, but King scored on a 1-yard sneak to cap the Raiders’ answer, and hit Daniel

Scoreboard Last week’s results • Alpharetta 38, South Forsyth 16 • Chattahoochee 23, Johns Creek 7 • West Forsyth 41, Centennial 24 • Milton 38, Wheeler 9 • Etowah 38, Roswell 36 • Northview 34, Riverwood 32 • Cambridge 41, Pope 32 • Mt. Pisgah 26, Wilson (Ala.) 7 This week’s games • Etowah at Milton • Roswell at Wheeler • Cambridge at Northview • Walker at Mt. Pisgah • Whitefield Academy at Fellowship • King’s Ridge at Mt. Paran • St. Francis at Cross Keys, 5:15 (Adams Stadium)

Clements for 44 yards and a touchdown later in the period. Harton finished with five catches for 185 yards and Clements had six receptions for 95 yards. Lem Cobbs and Smith combined for 80 yards on 15 attempts to lead the Raiders’ ground game. “We did a good job of protecting the quarterback and played pretty well early on offense,” Alpharetta coach Jason Dukes said. “They did a good job of making some changes on defense, but we got things rolling offensively again.” Chase Stratton and Bryce Grauss keyed the Alpharetta defensive effort, which limited South Forsyth to 10 completions in 30 attempts and stopped the War Eagles 11 times on third down and three times on fourth down.

MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge Bears scored the biggest victory in the football program’s brief history, rallying in the fourth quarter to defeat Pope 41-32 last Friday night. It was the first home game of the season for Cambridge (1-3), which won once last season against a weak North Springs team. The Bears jumped out to a 12-0 lead before Pope (1-4) scored four straight touchdowns to go ahead 26-12. Cambridge closed within 2622 at the half, and the teams swapped touchdowns in the third period before the Bears scored twice in the fourth quarter. Cambridge quarterback Brian Moore passed for more than 300 yards and two touchdowns, and added 100 yards rushing, scoring on a sneak for the game’s final points. The Bears jumped out to an early lead on two field goals by Clayton Hammer and a 17-yard touchdown pass from Moore to Christian Johnston. A.J. Campbell scored on a short run and Hammer kicked a third field goal to pull the Bears within four points at the half. A Moore-to-John Hurst pass put the Bears on top in the third period before the Greyhounds again regained the lead. Cambridge capitalized on two of six Pope turnovers to score the go-ahead and clinching touchdowns, with J.D. White and Moore scoring on short runs. Hurst, Johnston and Kyle McDougall all had big receptions for the Bears, with Hurst catching 10 passes for

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Bears quarterback Brian Moore (12) runs the ball during the Cambridge versus Pope varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 27, at Cambridge High School. 166 yards. Nathan Kish keyed the Bears’ defense, with Johnston and Zeke Gormley both intercepting passes.

The Bears open their Region 7-AAAAA sub-region schedule Friday night at Northview (2-2). – Mike Blum

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round last season. “The last thing you want to do is get behind the eight-ball. It’s big to beat one of last year’s playoff teams in the region the first week,” McFarlin said. The Titans are off this week before playing next Friday at Decatur. – Mike Blum

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Knights lose 17-point lead after second-half turnovers By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Centennial Knights built a 17-0 lead over defending Region 6-AAAAAA champion West Forsyth, but a succession of turnovers in the fourth quarter helped the Wolverines rally for a 41-24 victory last Friday night, Sept. 27. “We scored on our first three drives and the defense really played well for the first quarter-and-a-half,” Centennial coach Jeff Carlberg said. “We were still up 24-14 in the second half, but we hit a wall.” The Knights, who were grieving over the death of the father of one of the team’s starters, turned the ball over three times in the second half. All three came in Centennial territory, with the Wolverines needing to go a total of only 70 yards for the three touchdowns. Centennial quarterback Luke Able was 15 of 25 for 218 yards and three touchdowns, but was intercepted twice in the final period. Able teamed up with Christian Robinson for a 76-yard touchdown in the first period, with Robinson making a sensational leaping catch to gather in the pass. Robinson had five receptions for 129 yards. Able put the Knights ahead 17-0 on a touchdown pass to Kenyon Russell,

We were still up 24-14 in the second half, but we hit a wall.” Jeff Carlberg Centennial Coach

but the Wolverines scored twice in the last four minutes of the second period to close within 17-14 at the half. Able and Russell teamed up for another scoring pass in the third quarter. Carlberg said the game turned late in the second quarter with the Knights (1-1 in Region 6-AAAAAA, 1-4 overall) leading 17-0. The Knights attempted a fake punt they had been working on in practice during the week, and the play caught West Forsyth (1-1, 2-3) by surprise. But Caden Herring slipped making a cut, and came up just short of a first down. “His shoe just blew out,” Carlberg said, with Herring’s cleats separating from the shoe. Centennial is off this week and plays next Friday at Lambert (1-1, 2-3).

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Cambridge’s Nico Leis makes debate playoffs By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga.—Nico Leis, a Cambridge High School de-

bater, went “maverick” at the first tournament of the debate season at Wake Forest University from Sept. 7 to Sept. 9. Policy debate is a partner activity, where one team consists of two people. Very rarely does a team consist of only one person – called going “maverick” – as it brings multiple

disadvantages and makes it harder to compete. “When I first heard the news that I would be going to the tournament ‘maverick,’ I instantly began questioning if I’d even be able to go anymore,” Leis said. “Most of the accommodations had already been planned out, taking two

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Cambridge High’s Nico Leis went solo, or “maverick,” Sept. 7 and won five of six rounds to make it into the playoffs. “I was intrigued by the level of knowledge and discussion of in-depth topics that debaters had,” Leis said, “Tucker taught me the basics and then I read books at camp and at school to make myself better.”

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on Weatherwood Circle. When they arrived, they spotted a person sitting on the porch, allegedly smoking marijuana. When the officer approached the suspect, the man ran, ignoring orders to stop. The officer followed him into some woods and along a creek, where the officer fell and lost the trail. A search of the area turned up a resident at Sweet Briar Cliff who said the suspect’s description matched that of his son. James Elliott Hughes, 21, of Sweet Briar Court, Milton, was found in the home, wet and covered in mud. Hughes was arrested for obstruction and possession of

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, October 7, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-13-11 JSB Homes Consideration of a variance to the required lot frontage in order to permit a flag lot with easement access. The property is located at 12550 Hopewell Road and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1125, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR FY 2014 TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS BID #14-006 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for FY 2014 TREE AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to the removal of dead trees, stump removal, light grading, soil preparation, and planting in medians, right-ofways, and city properties. The location of the work is within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, September 19, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Cart full of meats too enticing ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta man was arrested Sept. 19 caught not only attempting to steal a shopping cart full of meats but then returning again. Employees of the Publix on Haynes Bridge Road told police they saw Christopher D. Pittman, 41, of Atlanta, come into the store and select strip steaks, packages of shrimp, pork chops and ribs and put them into a shopping cart. He then allegedly left the store without paying for any of the items. As he was putting the meats into a backpack in the parking lot, he was confronted by employees. He left

the meats and ran off. An hour later he returned and, when confronted by police, allegedly admitted to taking the items. He was arrested for shoplifting.

$12K in jewels taken from home MILTON, Ga. – A Birmingham Road resident reported two pieces of jewelry missing Sept. 18, totaling $12,000 in value. The victim told police two rings were missing from her home. One is a yellow gold double-band Brazilian-cut 5 carat aquamarine ring valued at $8,000. The other is a 3 carat sapphire ring in a whitegold setting with 12 diamonds and valued at $5,000. The only suspects she said she could think of were a crew

CITY OF ROSWELL NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION The General Election of the City of Roswell as set forth in O.C.G.A. § 21-2-9 will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 for the election for Mayor and 3 Council positions: Posts Four, Five and Six. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2013. Electors will vote in the same polling place as they do for the county, state and federal elections. Your polling place is shown on the voter’s registration card furnished by Fulton County. Advanced voting will be available at Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill Street, beginning Monday, October 14 and ending on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The final registration date for a citizen of Roswell to vote in this election is Monday, October 7, 2013. Kay G. Love City Administrator

Jere Wood Mayor

ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CITY HALL FURNITURE VENDOR RFQ #14-1002 The City of Alpharetta is accepting qualification proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide furniture for our City Hall (54,000 square feet), which is currently under construction. The vendor shall specialize in furniture planning, design, layout, procurement, and installation. Furniture will be purchased through the Georgia Statewide Contract. The Request for Qualification document will be available online Thursday, September 26, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us then choose the Bids Online tab. Qualifications will be due on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

of electricians who came to her home three weeks prior. She said she contacted them, and they denied taking the rings.

3 handguns taken from Milton home MILTON, Ga. – Three handguns were reported stolen Sept. 16 from a Trotter Run home in Milton. The homeowner told police the pistols – a Springfield 1911-A1 .45 caliber, a Glock 21 .45 caliber and a Taurus PT99 9mm – were found missing when he returned after a weekend away. He kept the guns in a bedroom beneath a bed, and while the room is normally kept locked, someone forced their way in, cracking the doorframe. Other items in the room, including cash and swords, were left untouched.

Vehicles broken into, little taken ROSWELL, Ga. – Four residents reported their vehicles were broken into Sept. 9, although only one person reported anything taken. The victims were all on Tyson Court and the nearby Tyson Circle. They reported to police that, when they went to their cars in the morning, about 7 a.m., they found someone had rummaged through them. One victim noticed his truck was open. Another saw their glove box open, while another noticed a door ajar. A fourth victim said $2 in change was taken from their car. Three of the vehicles were unlocked.

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Continued from Page 32 Cambridge does not have an organized debate team; Leis and his debate partner are the co-founders of the program at their school. Unlike most other high schools, the team does not have a coach, nor does the school offer a debate class, making it difficult to be competitive with teams from all over the country. Leis and his partner are working hard to be successful in order to promote the growth of the debate program and to successfully establish it. They have been talking to debate coaches from other schools and the administration at their own school. Anyone who would like to provide a one-time donation or ongoing sponsorship of the Cambridge debate teams can contact Madeleine Patrick at Cambridge High School at Patrick@fultonschools.org.

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approval. “I was surprised there was no questions-and-answer portion in the meetings,” said Russ DeLuca. “I found this to be very troubling.” Wood said the document is not finished and that pub-

lic discussion of an incomplete document is unproductive. There are still four meetings left open to the public, including the Planning Commission where they will recommend a final draft. Other residents saw promise in the changes. “Roswell has been developed pretty well and we’re going in the right direction,” said

northfulton.com | Revue & News | October 3, 2013 | 35 resident Jeff Smith. “We are trying to resist that urban shift and want to stay a small town,” said Eric Broadwell, adding that many surrounding governments in the metro area have enacted their own UDCs. “Don’t be afraid of the exchange.” There are four meetings remaining open to the public before the UDC is approved by council.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF GENERAL CITY ELECTION AND VOTER REGISTRATION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the fifth (5th) day of November, 2013, a non-partisan general election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia to elect three (3) members of the City Council (Posts 1, 2 and 3) for a full four-year term each. All posts are at-large positions. Those candidates receiving a plurality of the votes cast for any position shall be elected. The election shall be held at the regular polling places of the City of Alpharetta and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. on the date fixed for the election. Advanced voting will be available at Alpharetta City Hall beginning on Monday October 28th and ending on Friday, November 1st from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Those residents qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia, and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Alpharetta. Those residents who have not previously registered shall make application for registration no later than the close of business on October 7, 2013. Residents may make application for registration in person at City Hall or any other Fulton County, Georgia registration location, or in any other manner, and at any other location authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia. Coty Thigpen, City Clerk City of Alpharetta, Georgia

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTE We have an opening to deliver our newspapers once a week. You must have very reliable transportation, a spotless driving record, available time, solid recent references, and a strong reliable work ethic. Most of our routes take from 10-15 hours a week. If you are interested, please send your resume or background information to Lisa@NorthFulton.com and cc Appen@NorthFulton.com. In the Subject Line please put “Delivery”. You will be contacted within 24 hours of sending your resume. Thanks for your interest in delivering our local news to the community and keeping everyone informed!

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The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 3, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT OF ALPHARETTA CITY CENTER OUT PARCELS RFQ # 14-1001

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, October 28, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.

The City of Alpharetta (City) is soliciting highly qualified developers with experience in designing, developing and building traditional Main Street styled, village scale, mixed use districts, to respond to this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”).

a. Z-13-10/CLUP-13-10 Wills Road at Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 8.65 acres from R-15 to R-8D (for-sale detached) in order to develop 28 single family homes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density Residential” to “Medium Density Residential” was also requested. The property is located at the southwest corner of Wills Road and Rucker Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 599, 646 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-13-05/V-13-14 Parkway 400 Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to increase Pod C density to 630,000 square feet of office space (currently permitted 265,737 square feet) with structured parking and one 10,000 square foot restaurant. A variance to the required buffer adjacent to residential property is requested. The property includes 17.95 acres and is located at the south end of Amberpark Drive, and legally described as being located in Land Lot 804 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

The RFQ will be available online Thursday, September 26, 2013, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Proposals will be due on Friday, November 22, 2013, at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM and Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Proposals will only be accepted from Offerors that attend at least one of these mandatory meetings. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-2976052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us

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Do you know who delivers your paper? I recently hired a new delivery person. We rarely have any changes in our delivery staff, and I am really picky about who delivers your paper. The new person – Lynn – was someone who I liked the minute we struck up a conversation. She was middleaged, articulate, dignified and composed. She was a single mom, I believe, and had a fulltime job working in the legal field. She wanted to supplement her income by working very part-time delivering one of our routes. She told me that she would have help with the route from her son, who was in college. I met her son and liked him a lot also – especially when I saw him drive up in his 1985 Mercedes 300 DL – a car for which I have searched for many years. His mom told me that he very much looked after her and they enjoyed spending time together. When I heard that, I knew we had a good match for the paper. Fast forward about a month. My middle-aged, dignified and articulate mom and

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her son quit. They texted me late at night after they had finished their route and thanked me for having given them the opportunity, but said that after the incidents of the night that they just couldn’t continue. To their credit, they finished the route and, not surprisingly, they had the class and the dignity to not cast stones in anger at what they had encountered. The mom simply said that she was terrified and just didn’t think she could face any similar encounters. So what happened? There were two incidents, and I share this with you because I want you to realize that the people who are delivering your papers to you every week – all 400-

plus subdivisions and more than 70,000 homes – are no different than your son or daughter, mother or father, neighbor or close friend. About half of them are moms with young kids in school who do yeoman’s work balancing their duties as wife, school mom, newspaper delivery person, PTA president, good neighbor, deacon and friend. Some are retired couples, and they deliver your paper because they want to stay busy and they want to do something together. I’ll never forget the woman who came to me after her husband died to tell me how grateful she was for my having given her their route. “That was the most precious time in my life, delivering the papers with him every week,” she told me. “I had no idea he was going to die of cancer, and if we hadn’t been delivering your paper, I would not have had that time with him to talk and just be together.” Some of your delivery folks have practically raised their kids doing their routes. I have one mom who used to drive with two toddlers in their car seats in the back – plus another two or three in school too. I have no idea how she did it or does it. In several cases, entire families deliver your paper to you and have, in one case, for over 20 years. The folks who are delivering your papers are some of the hardest working people I have ever met in my life. And I think they are probably some of the nicest I have ever had the pleasure to know. I will tell you, they inspire me as much as anyone ever has. So what occurred on the delivery route that night that made my mom and her son feel like they could no longer

I want to ask you to show more kindness, patience and empathy for everyone around you. work this job? Well a man got in front of their car and just started screaming at my mom and her son – cursing her out and threatening her because she was “trespassing in his neighborhood” (on the public road). Then he kicked in the side of her car before she had the chance to leave. This was not the first time something like this had happened. The other incident was more benign. A woman walking her dog shined a flashlight into the windshield and my mom couldn’t see. She thought she was going to run off the road. The same woman called me the next day to complain about my mom speeding in her neighborhood so, yes, I realize that there are usually two sides to every story. What you see often depends on what you have seen. I get that. After I gave my mom a couple days, I asked her again if she was sure she wanted to quit the route. She said that she had not changed her mind. The next day, I reached out to her a third time and said, “I understand. Let me know if you want me to call you later if I get a better, friendlier route open …like a Windward or something.” She thought about it for a moment and then answered, “That would be great.” That would be great. So I told you this story because I want you to have patience and maybe respect

for the folks who deliver your newspaper. But more than that, I want to ask you to show more kindness, patience and empathy for everyone around you. Don’t honk your horn. Don’t lose patience with the older driver in front of you. Don’t hurt someone with Twitter or Facebook or texting. Don’t be in such a hurry that you have to be rude or ugly to someone. Slow down. These are not easy times in which we live. It is so very hard today – especially for our young people. And the example you set for them, they will emulate. If you are not kind, they will not be kind. If you are rude and hurtful, they will be rude and hurtful. If you abuse yourself with drugs and alcohol, so will they. I promise. You personally – your actions – do make a difference. We are all painting on the same canvas and your brush strokes will last forever. Paint something beautiful. Try to make this world we share better – not worse. We all have to live here. Let me leave you with two thoughts that are on my radar screen: “It is always better, no matter what excuse there is for not being kind, to be kind, to be loving.” – Viggo Mortensen in an interview about his role in the movie “The Road” “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” – Anonymous

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MARTA: Continued from Page 4 “We realize there is a need to put more service up here,” said Sidifall. She added that population projections for North Fulton put employment opportunities outstripping population in the next

20 years, making North Fulton a place most people commute into, rather than out of. Thus, the need for more public transit to help cut down on the further gridlock that would create. For more information about MARTA’s Connect 400 initiative, go online to www.itsmarta.com/north-line400-corr.aspx or on Facebook at “Connect 400.”

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We have an opening to deliver our newspapers once a week. You must have very reliable transportation, a spotless driving record, available time, solid recent references, and a strong reliable work ethic. Most of our routes take from 10-15 hours a week. If you are interested, please send your resume or background information to Lisa@NorthFulton.com and cc Appen@NorthFulton.com. In the Subject Line please put â€œDeliveryâ€?. You will be contacted within 24 hours of sending your resume. Thanks for your interest in delivering our local news to the community and keeping everyone informed!

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Stephanie Butler Realtor 678.296.1774

THE MANOR The Manor: 2925 Manor Bridge Drive 6 bd â€˘ 7 ba â€˘ 2 half ba â€˘ master on main saline pool/spa â€˘ excercise ďŹ‚oor, sauna FMLS #5115460 â€˘ $1.85M

NEW LISTING Harrington Falls: 1585 Eversedge Drive 6 bd â€˘ 6 ba â€˘ ďŹ nished terrace level master upstairs FMLS #5191004 â€˘ $765,000

LUXURY HORSE FARM ESTATE Pure Magic Farm: 13165 Birmingham Hwy 16+ acre equestrian estate â€˘ 17 stall barn dressage arena â€˘ pool/spa FMLS #4281932 â€˘ $1.995M

NEW LISTING 4065 Earney Road â€˘ Cherokee County 4 bd â€˘ 3 ba â€˘ 2 half ba â€˘ master on main 5.71 acres â€˘ pool â€˘ lakefront FMLS #5147349 â€˘ $995,000

UNDER CONTRACT Westminster at Crabapple: 5030 Jonquilla Dr. 4 bd â€˘ 2.5 ba â€˘ fenced yard â€˘ walk to downtown Crabapple â€˘Milton HS FMLS #5156085 â€˘ $344,900

NEW LISTING White Columns: 600 Hampton Bluff Lane 5 bd â€˘ 4.5 ba â€˘ master upstairs â€˘ 1 acre lot â€˘ swim/tennis/golf community FMLS #5191450 â€˘ $739,000

NEW LISTING The Hampshires: 1505 Hamiota Ridge 5 bd â€˘ 6 ba â€˘ cul-de-sac lot bedroom on main FMLS #5196169 â€˘ $682,000

SOLD Surrey Place: 5600 Surrey Court 4 bd â€˘ 2.5 ba â€˘ cul-de-sac lot master on main FMLS #5165823 â€˘ $279,000

SOLD Westwood Park: 1825 Adagio Drive 4 bd â€˘ 4.5 ba â€˘ elevator 4 ďŹ nished levels â€˘ 2 car garage FMLS #5116168 â€˘ $359,000

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Ramsey Flint UNDER CONTRACT White Columns: 335 Galloway View 6 bd â€˘ 5.5 ba â€˘ ďŹ nished terrace level FMLS #5172769 â€˘ $789,000

NEW PRICE Providence Plantation: 285 Weatherwood Circle â€˘ 4 bd â€˘ 4.5 ba â€˘ ďŹ nished basement â€˘ 2+ acres FMLS #5174277 â€˘ $455,900

NEW LISTING Highland Manor: 1503 Dartmouth Road 5 bd â€˘ 5.5 ba â€˘ ďŹ nished terrace level room for pool â€˘ 3 car garage FMLS #5131675 â€˘ $669,000

The above information is believed to be accurate but it is not warranted. Subject to errors, changes, omissions, prior sales, and withdrawals without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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