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Heads-up action saves man’s life at Roswell park
Alpharetta group salutes Arbor Day with tree planting
By DELANEY TARR delaney@appenmedia.com
By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Residents and city officials joined the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission to mark Arbor Day at Wills Park March 4. The group planted a serviceberry tree beside the Alpharetta Community Garden to commemorate the holiday. The native, all-season tree blossoms with flowers and berries beloved by birds. Urban Forestry Program Manager Will Eberly said the serviceberry tree, which also adorn the median of Old Milton Parkway, is resilient and makes a nice addition to Wills Park. “Trees promote outdoor recreation which improves human health and well-being and reduces ‘Nature-Deficit Disorder’ in children by encouraging more activity and connection to the natural world,” Natural Resources Commissioner Kate Tunison said in the proclamation. Parks Supervisor Nate Hand shoveled the first soil to the base of the tree and invited citizens to participate by pouring mulch. Deborah Eves, owner of Alpharetta Bee Company, joined in, saying she is passionate about tree preservation. “I came today because I am really proud that Alpharetta cares about trees and supporting our canopy and adding more trees to our city,” Eves said. City Arborist David Shostak said the event marks the city’s commitment to urban forestry. After the planting, he invited attendees to enjoy the nature of Wills Park to celebrate Arbor Day. “Keeping our trees and planting more trees enhances our lives and the enjoyment of everybody,” Tunison said.
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Alpharetta Natural Resources Commissioner Kate Tunison, left, reads the city’s proclamation to Arbor Day 2023 alongside City Arborist David Shostak, right, at a tree planting ceremony March 4 at Wills Park. The Natural Resources Commission planted a serviceberry tree to commemorate the holiday.
Alpharetta Parks Supervisor Nate Hand, front left, prepares the base of a serviceberry tree for mulch at the city’s March 4 Arbor Day celebration at Wills Park. Residents followed Hand by pouring mulch at the base of the tree.
ROSWELL, Ga. —The last thing Nick Bogle saw before his heart stopped beating at Roswell Area Park was two people inspecting the park’s automated external defibrillator, or AED. The 63-year-old Milton resident was walking past the park bathrooms toward his soccer practice Feb. 4 when he experienced sudden cardiac arrest. Within moments, a fellow soccer player and retired fire chief started CPR on him. When CPR proved ineffective, the pair inspecting the AED acted. Jeff Freemyer, a board member of elder-focused soccer club FC Georgia United, called 911. Alina Waring, an emergency physician administered the AED. After only a few minutes and a single shock from the defibrillator, Bogle was revived and taken to the hospital by emergency medical services. Bogle spent four days in the hospital where he had an internal cardio defibrillator placed in his heart. If his heart stops again the device will restart it. Weeks later Bogle is back on his feet, preparing to return to his athletic lifestyle. “My recovery really is going to be complete because they got to me so quickly,” Bogle said. The soccer player called the lifesaving measures a “miracle.” Bogle
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