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MILTON, Ga. – Milton City Council will allow a utility company to locate equipment on city land.

Council approved the item unanimously at their March 17 meeting, but that was just a formality.

Under state law, a city cannot refuse the request from a telecommunications company to place utilities in an area for service.

“State law allows a utility provider like Crow Castle to make an application and, if we do not approve it, state law deems it approved any-way,” said City Attorney Ken Jarrard.

Houston-based Crown Castle, which owns, operates and leases towers and other infrastructure for wireless communications wanted ap-proval to place its systems within the city’s right-of-way.

There are no plans for towers, but there may be fiber optic cables installed in the right-of-way.

By approving the applica-tion, Crown Castle would still have to abide by Milton’s city laws governing placement and the look of any new util-ity or tower.

“They must still comply with our telecommunications ordinance,” Jarrard said.

Once the company has towers up and running, the city will be paid a percentage of their revenues from the towers. Also at the meeting:

Milton officially owns most of the land in Crabapple that will one day hold its City Hall.

City Manager Chris Lager-bloom told the City Council

“This is a great thing for us and our community,” La-gerbloom said.

At their Feb. 3 meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to make an offer for roughly $950,000 to buy two parcels of land behind the shops on Crabapple Road, totaling 2.5 acres of land.

Still subject to local ordinance

Milton Council gives approval to telecom

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Withdrawal of an application to rezone approximately 66.40 acres on New Bull Pen Road to develop 52 single family residences.

Withdrawal of an application to rezone 22.3 acres at 975 Birmingham Road and 15755 Birmingham Highway to develop 55 single family residences.

Consideration to modify site plan at 13660 New Providence Road, Mill Springs Academy.

Consideration of an ordinance to adopt amendments to the fiscal 2014 budget.Consideration of a resolution appointing a member to the City of Milton Planning Commission by appointing a board member for District 2/Post 1.

Consideration of a resolution for Crowne Castle’s application for utilization of City of Milton right of way for telecommunication facilities, as authorized by law.

Consideration of an application for the abandonment of a por-tion of Holly Road.

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MILTON, Ga. – Two people were arrested March 16 after allegedly spending the day breaking into vehicles in Ro-swell, Alpharetta and Milton. They were caught at the Target in Milton.

An employee of Target told police she saw two people – a man and a woman – walking through the parking lot look-ing into vehicles and entering them. Video surveillance foot-age from the store confirmed this.

An officer said he remem-bered the pair from an ear-lier incident at the Kroger on

Crabapple Road and they were driving a gray Dodge truck with a University of Georgia “G” on the back window. Such a vehicle was found in the Target parking lot. Inside was the female suspect, Kayla Lynn Dobbs, 26, of Wilkie Road, Alpharetta.

Dobbs denied knowledge of any stolen items or that her boyfriend Jared Robb Lively, 26, of Cumming was breaking into vehicles.

Target video footage con-firmed Dobbs entered into vehicles while Lively watched.

Lively was found walking

on Ga. 9 near Deerfield Park-way.

Inside the vehicle were cash and a passport that allegedly came from an incident earlier that day from the Chipotle on Windward Parkway when a ve-

hicle was reported broken into. A Georgia ID card was found. The owner was contacted and claimed his vehicle was broken into at the Plato’s Closet on Ga. 9 in Roswell.

Also found in the truck were prescription bottles with pills inside and baggies filled with suspected cocaine.

Dobbs was charged with entering auto. Lively was charged with entering au-tos, possession of schedule II drugs, possession of sched-ule IV drugs and not keeping drugs in their original con-tainer.

Pair caught after entering auto spree

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DUI arrests

► Domingo Justin Henare, 22, of Jonesboro was arrest-ed March 1 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and display of license plate.

► Brandi Michelle Harper, 28, of Springberry Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 2 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI.

► Jason C. Lockhart, 30, of Azalea Circle, Cumming, was arrested March 2 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for DUI and disorderly conduct.

► Melanie Berry Fricks, 52, of Timber Point, Milton, was arrested March 2 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► David M. Youngblood Jr., 41, of Summerlin Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 3 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Eduardo Roel Jr., 21, of Eagles Mere Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 4 on Mayfield Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a

traffic control device. ► Adam Lewis Burke Sobel,

26, of Cameron Forest Parkway, Alpharetta, was arrested March 5 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Juan Barroso, 33, of Findley Chase Court, Johns Creek, was arrested March 6 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Curtis Vincent Donatto, 59, of Rill Crest Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 6 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to change address on driver’s license.

► Christina Lynn Branson, 22, of Cabots Cove Court, Alpharetta, was arrested March 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving on wrong side of roadway and driving within a gore.

► Jeffrey A. Gilley, 47, of Hyde Road, Cumming, was arrested March 8 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

► Charles John Deignan, 19, of Broadwell Oaks Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 28 on Mid Broadwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, underage consumption of alcohol, dis-orderly conduct, too fast for

conditions, failure to maintain lane, duty upon striking fixed object and operating an unsafe vehicle.

► Mark Victor Oldfield, 55, of Wills Mill Road, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI.

► Noah Wyn Smith, 26, of Sherwood Way, Cumming, was arrested March 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, brake light requirements and failure to change address on driv-er’s license.

► Jason John Gennero, 27, of Sengen Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested March 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, stop sign violation, speeding and failure to maintain lane.

► Jeremy Mager Nolan, 30, of Mansfield was arrested Feb. 22 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Fabian James Ahmad, 25, of Westbury Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested March 7 on Weathervane Drive in Johns Creek for DUI and fail-ure to maintain lane.

► Victoria Ellen Durkan, 21, of Brook Hollow Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested March 2 on Kimball Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, sus-pended license and duty upon striking a fixed object.

► Eugene Yusun Choi, 24,

of Kia Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 2 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Wendy Lee Sharp, 39, of Morton’s Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested March 6 on Plantation Bridge Drive in Johns Creek for DUI and fail-ure to maintain lane.

► Emmaline C. Cull, 35, of Fairway Ridge Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Feb. 21 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Teresa Lynn Cox, 43, of Woodstock was arrested Feb. 25 on Hardscrabble Road in Roswell for DUI and speeding.

► Laura Beth Plank, 26, of Woodstock was arrested Feb. 26 on Mill Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traf-fic control device.

► Mark Robert Gores, 52, of Brookside Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and open con-tainer.

► Rachel White Keach, 40, of Tynewick Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 6 on Willeo Road in Roswell for DUI, fail-ure to maintain lane and fail-ure to obey a traffic control device.

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Fake plates allow Easter egg thief to escape

MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole more than $200 from the Milton Target March 3 and used a stolen license plate to hide their identity.

Store employees said they spotted a woman exit the store with a shopping cart filled with items. She came to their attention because she had allegedly stolen items from the store in the past.

A check of surveillance footage showed this woman had not paid for any of the items in her cart.

She got into a white Volvo car and drove away. A check of the license plate number showed it belonged to a silver Mustang whose owner did not look like the woman.

Among the items taken were a $99 rug, Easter decorations and Easter eggs.

Steal lobster butno lemon juice?JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone really wanted lobster for dinner, when they

attempted to steal $50 worth of the crustacean from a local store, March 7. Employees of the Publix on Haynes Bridge Road told police they saw a man and a woman walking through the store. The man had two packages of lobster tails under his arm. The couple was seen walking past the registers and out of the store without paying for the items.

When they were confronted by em-ployees, the couple dropped the lobster and ran to a nearby car, a black four-door vehicle.

Fake ID costsman $500MILTON, Ga. – A Milton man discov-ered March 7 his identity was used to open a fake account, costing him $500.

The victim told police he was check-ing his credit report when he discov-ered a Comcast account in his name by someone in Lithonia.

They racked up $513 in charges after they failed to return equipment.

Drugs foundnear schoolMILTON, Ga. – Drugs were found March 15 near Hopewell Middle School in Milton.

According to police, two children were playing near the school property line when they came across a black bag beneath a tree.

Inside the bag was a “Beats by Dre” headphone case that contained a glass pipe, a grinder and marijuana.

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By CANDY [email protected]

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System Pension Board voted to ac-cept the appeals of five school system employees who had challenged a recent decision by the board regarding pension payouts. The employees, all soon to retire from the Fulton County School System, will be exempt from new rules of the pension board related to benefits.

Last month, the board vot-ed to close what they viewed as a loophole that rewarded some retirees for retiring early, as opposed to at the end of their contract. The board voted to consider the retirement date as the last day of the employee’s work calendar, even if the last day of work is earlier.

The early retirement po-tentially adds several hun-dred dollars to the employee’s

monthly pension based on a formula that takes into ac-count summer pay.

The Fulton Pension Plan covers primarily non-instruc-tional staff, including bus driv-ers, maintenance, custodial, cafeteria, as well as teachers who have been with FCSS con-tinuously since 1988. Teach-ers hired after July 1, 1988, are covered under the state Teachers Retirement System (TRSGA).

Pension board officials say the revision was necessary to ensure all employees are treated uniformly, and was simply a re-interpretation of the plan. The change impacts only a small percentage of the system’s 14,000 employees.

However, those who were affected by the new interpre-tation said they stood to lose thousands of dollars over the life of their pension; money they had been promised and expected.

One employee said all employees set to retire this year had individual meetings with pension officials this year where they were given “mul-tiple scenarios as to when we could/would retire.”

The scenario of retiring in April, despite a contract that ended in May, was the most advantageous, he noted.

“We all have these sce-narios in writing from the pension office. This has been a retirement option in Fulton County for many years. Obvi-ously, with that one being the best, we all chose that date,”

said the 30-year employee who asked not to be identified.

He was most concerned the change was not discussed with any of the employees, so few knew about it until March when the vote was taken to end the practice.

“We should have been informed throughout of any change, and it should never have been put in effect in the middle of a school year,” he said.

Fulton School officials were unsure if others could con-tinue to appeal the decision, or if the waivers are only for the group of five initial appeals.

School employees successfully appeal pension loopholeChange to payouts will not take effect this year for some retiring staff

Milton Grows Green holds first Adopt-a-Stream training By CAROLYN [email protected]

MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Grows Green committee held its first Adopt-a-Stream train-ing event on Saturday, March 8.

Residents learned how to do water quality monitoring for Milton streams.

Ten Milton residents met with Sharon Smith of the Fulton County Water Services Division at Birmingham Park to learn how to perform four basic water quality tests – pH, temperature, conductivity and dissolved oxygen level.

Each resident was able to perform the tests them-selves using water from a local stream.

“The training is for resi-dents interested in learning how to do water quality moni-toring,” Milton Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

Cindy Eade said. “And focuses on chemical and biological testing.”

Data from the tests would be logged on the Georgia Rivers Alive website and used for re-search and information, Eade said.

Board member Jack Lindon said the committee is hoping to recruit additional residents to learn how to do the tests.

“Our goal is to have these trained individuals adopt a Milton stream site to test on a monthly basis,” he said.

Lindon said the program, run by Milton Grows Green volunteer Jennifer Griffiths, is open to adults and kids ages 10 and up.

“They will all get to learn about science and have fun do-ing it,” Lindon said.

The Milton Grows Green group has been thinking about beginning an Adopt-a-Stream program since 2008, Eade

said. “We are now ready to coordinate with Fulton County to provide the training and the water testing supplies that the city will borrow to begin the program in several of Milton’s streams and riverways,” Eade said.

“It will help the city achieve

some of its stormwater edu-cation goals and promote community awareness of this precious natural resource,” she said.

For more information and to sign up for training, contact Milton Goes Green at [email protected].

Working at the biological testing table are Priti Bloor, Wil-liam Bloor, Christopher Bloor, Julie Pinckney, Cindy Eade and Juanita Barr.

Common Core survives legislative attempts at revisions

By CANDY [email protected]

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmak-ers chose the safe route during the 2014 legislative session, paying considerable lip service to revising the Common Core educational standards, but opting to take no action – at least for this year.

The 152nd session of the Georgia Legislature ends its 40-day run this week, allowing legislators to head home and campaign in earnest for the May 20 primary election. Every seat in the delegation is up for re-election this year.

Few issues impacting K-12 education will come out of this year’s session, unless the idea of being able to say “Merry Christ-mas” in public schools (Senate Bill 283) or allowing schools to be built with wood (House Bill

301) meet that standard. Revisions to the Common

Core standards was a marquee topic from day one of the ses-sion, easily passing the Senate, but stalling in the House Edu-cation Committee last week.

Senate Bill 167 did not seek to pull Georgia out from among the 40 states that follow the standards. Instead, the bill proposed to effectively gut the standards by prohibiting any state assessments tied to the

national standards. Though dead for this session, it will likely be considered again next session.

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State curriculum is law since 1985ATLANTA – Georgia law requires the state adopt a curriculum outlining what kids are expected to learn in each grade. Since 1985 when the law was passed, the state has run through the Quality Core Curriculum, fol-lowed by the Georgia Performance Standards (2003) and now the Common Core (2012).

The Common Core standards were devel-oped in 2008 as an initiative of the National Governor’s Association. The goal was to provide a framework of education objectives across the country. Common Core does not dictate how states meet the standards, so curriculum development is still the respon-sibility of each state. While there is some federal grant money available to states to help implement the standards (Race to the Top), there is no other federal oversight. The Fulton County School System opted to not participate in any programs linked to Race to

the Top funding.Georgia education leaders say the Com-

mon Core standards were adopted after two years of review and feedback – not in secrecy as many opponents maintain.

“Georgia sought feedback within the state rather than just relying on the national data,” said Angela Palm, legislative director for the Georgia School Boards Association. “After receiving feedback, [the standards were] adopted by the State Board [in June 2010]. All the documents are still online and available for review.”

Legislative leaders appeared hesitant to throw out the Common Core entirely, noting teachers would then be faced with adhering to their third set of standards in a decade. Alienating teachers is a risky proposition during an election year, as former Gov. Roy Barnes learned in 2002.

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Milton twins win state contest in roboticsBy JONATHAN [email protected]

MILTON, Ga. – Two Milton boys took first place at the State Technology Competition’s robotics division March 8.

Twins Michael and Jack O’Conner, 10, both attend Birmingham Falls Elementary School in Milton. They cre-ated their own robot, capable of maneuvering a maze by itself. Their robot is called the “I.R.P.A. Bot,” which stands for “Infrared Programmable Autonomous Bot.”

It uses infrared light sen-sors to detect walls and other obstacles. When it detects such a thing, it veers away.

With two sensors, it can easily navigate corridors with-out touching the sides. It pings its surroundings 60 times a second to constantly keep up-dated on where it is using the infrared.

“Infrared light is invisible to us, but it is used in lots of things, like night vision,” said Jack. “Our robot is like a heat-seeking missile. The heat is the infrared light.”

The result is a simple but effective machine.

There were several itera-tions before I.R.P.A. As many as 10 different versions were created before the robot was

finished, finally making its way through a maze without a problem.

The boys bought a kit with pieces, and they had to learn how to construct and then program something that can move.

After about two months of construction and testing, I.R.P.A. was ready for competi-tion.

“It works perfectly now,” said Michael. “We had to exper-iment with different resisters and lots of trial and error.”

The state competition was March 8. Michael and Jack took home first place in the robotics division.

The robots in the competi-tion were to perform their task without any human interac-tion.

“Nobody in our class was doing any technology [in the competition],” said Michael. “And robotics sounded cool.”

This was the first ’bot the boys had ever built, figuring what works and what doesn’t, even learning BASIC computer coding to make a program.

“It was nice to let them struggle with the stuff,” said the twins’ father, Bill. “They were on their own for a lot of this.”

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robot, building off what they learned making I.R.P.A.

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Twins Michael, left, and Jack O’Conner built their robot, “I.R.P.A. Bot” to navigate a maze. It uses infrared sensors to detect walls and barriers. They won the State Technology Competition’s robotics division March 8.

MILTON, Ga. — The Art Barn at Morning Glory Farm has announced new youth programs for the summer.

Owner Susan Shaw, also known as “Farmer Sue” to the children, has col-laborated with Amy Squires of Milton Speech Pathology and Kerry Burke, Reinhardt University English instruc-tor and co-founder of the Etowah Valley Writers Institute, to create new summer programs.

“These amazing ladies offer unique programs for children that inspire young learners with a variety of needs and interests, and as an added bonus, moms may find that there are multiple programs suited to one or more siblings helping to cut down drive time all over town,” said Shaw.

The Art Barn offers five camps to choose from: Art and Animals, Social Skills/Social Thinking, Farm Phonics and Summer Reading, Handwriting without Tears and Chicken Scratch, a creative writing camp.

Shaw has been running programs since 2000 that include educational farm-to-table field trips, birthday par-ties, afterschool programs and summer camps. The Art Barn at Morning Glory Farm, located at 208 Roper Road in Can-ton, offers a unique place for learning, surrounded by farm animals, wooded trails and gardens.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For the second straight week, the Georgia Mustangs 00 14U fast-pitch softball team won a travel tournament champi-onship, this time winning seven of eight games at the USFA Shamrock Showdown in Fayette-ville March 15.

Coached by Chris York, the Mustangs com-peted for the title within a field of nine teams from across Georgia, including a two-game sweep of Game Ready Athletics 00 from Al-pharetta.

The previous week, the team cruised to its first 14U championship at the USSSA Demarini Season Opener Tournament at Turner Lake in Covington.

Overall, the Mustangs have outscored opponents 80-32 in runs, winning 13 of 16 games, including five shutouts in both tourna-ments. The team then traveled to McDonough to compete in CAM Sports’ three-day King of the Mountain tournament featuring more than 30 other 14U teams.

York leads one of five teams within the Georgia Mustangs organization, based out of the Alpharetta/Milton area and led by Tim Todd. The other teams include a 12U, 14U 99 and two 16U.

For more on the team, visit them online at http://www.mustangsfp.com/index.html.

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The Georgia Mustangs 00 14U fast-pitch softball team in the back row, from left, are head coach Chris York, Laura Brown, Maya Schechter, assistant coach Ralph Bottini, Lindsey Noernberg, assistant coach Kevin Wassilchak, Jasmin Henry, Anna Culpepper and assistant coach Doug Culpepper. In front, from left, are Hannah Lavoie, Campbell Armstrong, Avery Wassilchak, Tori Bottini, Charli York and, in center, Daisy Jo Valeo.

Milton-Windward Rotary serves students in GuatemalaMILTON, Ga. – In February, members of the Rotary Club of Milton-Windward rolled up their sleeves and went to work to support the Safe Passage organization in Guatemala.

Safe Passage empowers the children of families who work in Guatemala City’s garbage dump by creating opportu-nities and fostering dignity through the power of educa-tion.

Within a safe and car-ing environment, nearly 600 children receive schooling and afterschool supervision to prepare them for a better life.

Many of their parents earn less than $1.50 a day scavenging through the garbage in search of items with recycling value.

This is the fourth year the club has journeyed to Gua-temala to foster goodwill and classroom enrichment. Milton-Windward Rotary members purchased school supplies for the local Safe Passage class-room.

For more information on the Milton-Windward Rotary Club, visit them online at www.windwardrotary.com.

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Members of the Milton-Windward Rotary Club in front, from left, are DGE Robert Hagan, Bill Compton and DG Blake McBurney. In back are Christine Barrett, B. Mayes, Sharon Mayes, Cleve Hill, President Mike Swago, Jackie Pierce, Joe Modica, Margi Urquhart, Keith Heffron, Joie Hain and Bill Pinkerton.

tables, while hundreds of small tools of all shapes and sizes dot along tables and shelves.

This is where Dillon makes his art.

Specializing in metals, Dil-lon uses his forges to create sculptures of all shapes and sizes. He was recently chosen by the city of Duluth to create its first piece of public art after a nationwide search. Milton of-ficials are considering his work to be used in Bell Memorial Park once its renovations are complete next year.

Dillon went to the Kansas City Art Institute, graduating in 1990.

He and his family ended up in Roswell, where he worked as an architect before shuttering the office and moving to Milton to work as a full-time artist.

“Milton is a great communi-ty,” Dillon said. “It’s beautiful. A lot of my work is inspired by nature. This is a great place for me to be inspired. I can walk out of my house and be in my shop and be in the woods. It’s a dream come true for me.”

In his studio, Dillon says he can build just about anything

he wants, be it architectural work or sculpture. He has cranes that can carry up to two tons of metal around his work-shop. Many of the machines in the shop are post-war or ear-lier that he has salvaged from scrap heaps. He cleans them and fixes them.

He likened working with metal to Play-Doh – when it is heated sufficiently, it becomes pliable and can be stretched and shaped.

Some of his metal work – staircase railings and gates – have been used in the estates of Atlanta’s wealthy, including several pieces for Home Depot founder Arthur Blank.

“I make beautiful objects,” he said. “This is the best I can do right now, but I always feel I can do better. It is an aspira-tion to make work that inspires people and me.”

The Duluth piece has oc-cupied more than a year of his time. However, Dillon said he enjoys seeing his art on display for the public.

“Having my art on public display is important to me,” he said. “I can share my visual vocabulary with the people, so what inspires me will hopefully inspire others.”

Dillon’s art can be viewed at his website, www.dillon-forge.com.

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XL212 holds 2014 year-end awardsALPHARETTA, Ga. — On March 10, XL212 hosted a year-end awards banquet to recognize and honor basketball players from all over the North Fulton and Forsyth area.

The following awards were presented:•Girls’ Academic Player of the Year: Jade

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•Boys’ Academic Player of the Year: Roger Rickman – Fellowship Christian

•Boys’ Underclassman of the Year: Kobi Simmons – St. Francis

•Boys’ Player of the Year: Marcus Shef-field – Chattahoochee

•Boys’ Coach of the Year: Cabral Huff – St. Francis

The banquet kicked off the inaugural North Metro Senior All-Star Basketball Experience, a week of skill competitions, ending with an all-star game.

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Northern Ridge District January Eagle ScoutsNORTH FULTON, Ga. – The following Scouts completed their Board of Review to become Eagle Scouts.

Jackson Barnes, Troop 7153, built benches for the Newtown Park Senior Center.

Nolan Rausch, Troop 629, built a closet for the Drake House.

Matthew Kessel, Troop '69, made carnival games for St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

Kyle Keepers, Troop 431, led a beautifica-tion project at Roswell High School.

Payden Herring, Troop 629, built a kiosk for the East Roswell disk golf course.

Amaan Charaniya, Troop 3143, recorded books for Learning Ally Books.

Brett Ball, Troop 3000, built an outdoor classroom at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School.

Sasanka Kota, Troop 3143, planted beds and repaired an outdoor classroom at Northview High School.

Nick Malinowski, Troop 3000, repaired out-door areas at the Bethwell Community Center.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In a red shawl and an ornate black hat, Susan K. Friedland is immedi-ately recognizable as an artist. It was something projected from her being, her appearance and mannerisms.

A Johns Creek resident, Friedland just opened up an exhibit of her photography in the Booth Western Art Mu-seum in Cartersville.

The exhibit, titled “Windows to the Soul,” features photo-graphs from across America, from her home in Georgia to New York and San Francisco.

The collection features not only photographs, but shad-owboxes, a sculpture and an encaustic (a piece composed from layers of wax and other materials over a photograph).

Two incidents in her life pointed to her dedication in photography.

An avid horseback rider, thirty-five years ago, she was thrown from her horse and injured, sustaining severe damage to her eye.

The doctors said she would never have full vision again, but over several months, her vision came back.

Her recovery went so well, she was asked to teach pho-tography in Augusta, then in Boston, Mass., and finally back in Atlanta.

Friedland has two children, both living now in New York. One of them has autism.

“One of the things I’ve learned from being the parent of an autistic child is to never, never, never give up.

Keep at it. Whatever it is that you are trying to do in your own life, keep at it,” she said.

Friedland moved on to another portion of her exhibit,

titled “An Unbridled Spirit,” which features three photo-graphs of horses.

“Horses have led me to be the photographer I am today,” she said, as she explained the intent and process behind each photograph.

Mannequins are a large portion of Friedland’s work, and it started with her affinity for dolls.

“I loved Barbie, and in fact I had gone on from loving Barbie to having a whole collection of mannequins. So my art evolved from Barbies to larger Bar-bies,” she said with a laugh.

Another main feature of the exhibit is Friedland’s sculp-ture, “The Golden Door.”

The piece is composed us-ing a mannequin and various objects, and represents the strong feminine figure, but also brings to mind the Statue of Liberty.

The statue incorporates the same quote from the poem “The New Colossus,” found inside the Statue of Liberty.

Friedland’s exhibit will run through April 6 at the Booth Western Art Museum, 501 Mu-seum Drive in Cartersville.

Her website is susankfried-land.com.


MILTON, Ga. – Who would think hanging upside down can be a team exercise?

That’s what Milton-based acrobat company CirqueF-reaks wants – teaching people the arts of Cirque du Soleil. Founded by a former Milton High School student who took part in the school’s annual Cirque performance, Cirque-Freaks recently held its first corporate team building event for none other than Chick-fil-A.

Founder Spencer Maxwell said he was contacted by the organizer of the team building conference, held for executives of Chick-fil-A for their annual seminar.

“We were in a hidden room,” he said. “People had to go out of their way to find it.”

The door was unmarked except for a sign that said “Courage.”

For the exercise, Maxwell said he chose the aerial silks.

“The aerial silks seem to be the biggest classes at Cirque-Freaks,” Maxwell said. “It’s a Cirque staple.”

The silks are two long ropes hanging from the ceiling. The user climbs up and hangs from the ropes.

“You’re climbing up in the air,” Maxwell said. “It’s visually appealing, and for people who want to get involved, it’s one of cooler things to start off with.”

Despite the intimidating look of the silks, Maxwell said

the exercise proved popular and did what it was meant to do – prove courage.

“It was definitely team building,” Maxwell said. “People were coming back with more people. Friends would challenge each other to climb higher or try something differ-ent. It’s a way to demonstrate to people that you can look at something and it may look im-possible, but if you know how to do it or have a willing spirit, it’s possible.”

CirqueFreaks offers lessons for those interested in learn-ing about acrobatics. All ages are accepted and lessons are weekly. For more information, visit them online at http://www.cirquefreaks.com or call 678-365-1111.

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Executives of Chick-fil-A learned how to use the aerial silks, a staple of Cirque du Soleil acrobatics. The exercise was part of a team building seminar for the company.

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► Nicholas Blaine, 18, of Laurel Grove Drive, Milton, was arrested March 2 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

► Alexandria Marie Raffa, 19, of Shallowford Road, Roswell, was arrested March 5 on Mansell Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and violation of a limited license.

► Enrique M. Agreda-Medina, 39, of Canton was arrested Feb. 27 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of cocaine, possession of mari-juana, no license and seatbelt violation.

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► Denee Macquel Brown, 23, of Birch Rill Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 20 on Azalea Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

► Roman Eduardovich Banada, 21, of Citrus Heights, Calif., was arrested Feb. 22 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of heroin, obstruction of an officer and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

► Christopher Jermaine Potts, 20, of Sandy Springs was arrested Feb. 23 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of mari-juana and headlight require-ments.

► Darrell Antwon Fields, 19, of Raintree Drive, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 26 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

► Antwan Valenta Smith, 24, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested March 3 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and wanted person.

► William T. Massey, 35, of Village Green Circle, Roswell, was arrested March 4 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

► Benjamin Patrick Atkins, 22, of Streamside Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 4 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and suspended registration.

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► Seymour Burress, 58, of Lilburn was arrested March 8 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of mari-juana and tag light require-ment.

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Steve Dolinger, president of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, said his organization is fully committed to the success of students under the Common Core standards.

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Norman’s Landing donates to United WayFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Norman’s Landing presented a check for $1,841 to the United Way on Feb. 2.

The funds were raised from the restaurant’s quarterly ping pong tournament and donations.

On March 25 and March 26, the Spring Ping Pong Tournament will take place at the restau-rant at 7 p.m. Singles play will be March 25, while doubles take place on March 26. Cost is $20 per person and includes a T-shirt. Call 770-886-0822 for more information.

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Dahlberg Chiropracticopens in Roswell

ROSWELL, Ga. — Dahlberg Family Chiropractic is officially open.

On March 14, the new business run by Dr. Amy Dahlberg and Adam Dahlberg invited the commu-nity to 9410 Willeo Road, Unit B in Roswell for their ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“It is my honor to serve you and your family through chiropractic care,” said Amy Dahlberg. “Es-pecially with our special focus on children and their care for long-term healthy playing.”

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REAL ESTATE » Bethany Villageunder new ownersMILTON, Ga. — Cincinnati, Ohio-based Phillips Edison-ARC Grocery Center REIT II announced the acquisition of its first grocery-anchored shopping center, Bethany Village.

Bethany Village, 13800 Ga. 9 and Bethany Bend in Milton, is an 81,674-square-foot Publix-anchored shopping center.

“Anchored by a leading grocer and backed by solid real estate fundamentals, Bethany Village sets the example for the types of properties we will look to acquire. It serves as a great foundation as we continue to build our portfolio based on tenant, geographic, industry, lease term and credit diversi-fication,” said Jeff Edison, chief executive officer of Phillips Edison-ARC.

Steve Bailey joins Harry Norman Johns CreekJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Harry Nor-man, Realtors welcomed Steve Bai-ley as a realtor in its Johns Creek and Duluth offices. Bailey, a native of Georgia, can be reached at 678-687-9127 or by visiting www.stevebailey.harrynorman.com.

Harry Norman Forsyth wins award for rapid growthCUMMING, Ga. — The Harry Norman, Realtors Forsyth County office has been recognized as Harry Norman’s “Highest Increase in Closed Units and Sales Volume” for 2013.

The office has only been open for two years, but within that time, it has expanded from eight agents to 61 agents with 125 current listings.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The European Antique Pine Ware-house and Barn Doors, makers of custom tables, doors and other furniture, has moved to historic Roswell.

Headed by Michael and Kim Griffin, the busi-ness builds reproduction pine furniture with Old World building techniques, including dovetailed joints and hand-carved embellishments.

The new location is 1110 Alpharetta St. in Ro-swell.

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Once Upon a Child moves ROSWELL, Ga. — Once Upon a Child has a new address. The business, which sells and purchases gently used and new children’s clothing, toys, furni-ture, equipment and other children’s merchandise, moved from their location at Roswell Market Place to 580 East Crossville Road, Suite 370 in Roswell.

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In January, the Milton couple opened their doors to the agency that shops over 100 top-rated insur-ance carriers to create a customized package for customers.

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OPENINGS » Ace Hardware storeopens in Crabapple

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The new Ace Hardware Crabapple store, located at 12350 B-1 Arnold Mill Road, opened its doors March 11.

Ace Hardware Crabapple is the first store opened by local residents and owners Herb and Gwen Velazquez. The store has been designed to reflect the needs of the Crabapple community, including solutions to everyday home improvement needs, as well as an extensive array of high-quality products in categories such as paint, lawn and garden.

The grand opening will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 11. It will feature special sales, discounts, giveaways and promotional activities.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The new-est business in Alpharetta is a bit artsy. You pick your palette, pick your toppings and get to work on that doughnut.

DaVinci’s Donuts, newly opened March 19, is located at the corner of Ga. 9 and Old Milton Parkway.

Melissa Rudd and her husband, Andrew, started the business with a simple idea.

“The yogurt business was really popular,” Rudd said. “Let’s apply that to dough-nuts.”

The customer picks out a base, plain doughnut.

Then toppings can be added – one type each of ic-ing, topping and drizzle. With dozens of varieties to choose from, the combinations can be extensive.

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“I would be really happy to make doughnuts for the rest of my life,” Rudd said. “I used to make them with my mom and my kids.”

She started out making them in her garage, testing out recipes and flavors.

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Using cloud computing, also known as software-as-a-service, can put high-end technology solutions at your fingertips at the fraction of the cost of installing, configuring and maintain-ing computer-based software. With so many social media sites, there is a lot of confusion going on. My advice: go to

where the masses have gone. Evaluate the top social media sites,

such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube, and make a decision on how you are going to use social media in your small business.

And if you haven’t noticed, smart-phones and tablets have surpassed computers and print media as the No. 1 vehicle to get, share and distribute information.

Mobility is here to stay.As a small business owner, you

should seriously evaluate data analyt-ics, cloud computing, social media and mobile access, as they could be a game changer for your small business.

Make your smallbusiness more effective

DICKJONESFounder & PresidentJones Simply Sales

While inventory of homes will rise seasonally, we still have yet to see any substantial increase in the number of homes for sale in North Fulton and Forsyth County.

In fact, currently North Fulton in-ventory is down about 11 percent from this time last year and up only a mod-est 3 percent in Forsyth County.

The lower inventory is leading to lower unit sales.

Comparing February of this year to last, the number of home sales de-clined by 3.8 percent in North Fulton and 16.5 percent in Forsyth.

This is a telling statistic. Buyers are waiting for what they

like, and what they like is value. Buyers will pay top price but only if

the home offers what it should for top price. Here is more proof: 30 percent of all homes sold in both North Fulton and Forsyth County last month went under contract in less than two weeks.

Those homes were in the right con-dition and were priced correctly.

Further, we know buyers will pay those prices because average sales prices are up 11 percent in Forsyth County over last February.

For the same period in North Fulton

prices are flat, but we haven’t yet seen the jump in new construction in North Fulton that we have seen in Forsyth.

That is coming this spring.With the rise in new construction,

inventory buyers may be attracted to the “shiny and new” that builders offer.

But home sellers can compete with new construction by offering compel-ling features and good value.

Where a seller can compete with new construction well is lot size, finished basements, outdoor features, landscaping, staging and an estab-lished community.

Put all the pieces in place, offer that package and home buyers will come to you.

Home buyers wait on value to pounce

ROBERTSTRADERLocal RealtorKeller Williams Realty

Business: TRUMARK Home Care Inc. Opened: January Owners: Rhonda Polhill and Kelly HallWhat: TRUMARK Home Care provides caregivers and com-panions for all ages in your home, in the hospital or any facility you may need care-giver services.

Care is provided by licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants

or certified nurses’ aides and caregivers.Where: 11555 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 100 in Johns CreekHours: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Call: 678-597-3065 Email: [email protected]: www.trumark-homecare.com

Caregiver service opens in Johns Creek

Submit your event to northfulton.com or email with photo to calendar@ northfulton.com. For a more complete list of local events including support groups, volunteer opportunities and business meetings visit the calendar on northfulton.com.

LOCAL LIVE MUSIC »

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIOBassist extraordinaire, composer, arranger, educator, curator and administrator, Christian McBride, has been one of the most important and most omnipresent figures in the jazz world for 20 years. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 29. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

THEATER » ACT1 THEATER'S ‘THE MONEY IN UNCLE GEORGE'S SUITCASE’When Uncle George invites his whole family up for a weekend of fun at his rustic cabin, he actually wants them together so he can read his will. But between the bequeathing and his rambling stories, George drops the bomb that somewhere on the property is a suitcase holding four hundred and eighty thousand dollars. What follows is a hilarious farce of pettiness, slander, and greed. But George's gift is much more important than mere money, even though the relatives don't see it that way - at first. 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Through March 30. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-8989 or visit act1theater.com.

‘ALADDIN’ AND ‘CITY LIGHTS’ The Atlanta Dance Theatre presents a two part show.

First is a performance of a choreographed interpretation of the classic tale “Aladdin.” Then, following intermission, an urban dance performance of “City Lights,” featuring an original soundtrack by an Atlanta recording artist. Show times vary. March 28 – 29. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 404-438-3028 or visit atlantadancetheatre.org.

‘CINDERELLA’ A new production of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella” will be presented by the Gwinnett. Ballet Theatre at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. The story of a girl and a glass slipper, set to the music of Respighi. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on March 29 and 2:30 p.m. on March 30. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please visit gwinnettcenter.com for ticket information.

'1001 NIGHTS'"1001 Nights: A Love Story About Loving Stories," presented by the Flying Carpet Theatre Company and the Center for Puppetry Arts, is a story of a princess who saves a kingdom with cliffhanges and catchy tunes.Show times vary. Through April 6. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Sptring St., Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.

EVENTS » ATLANTA SCIENCE FESTIVAL EXPLORATION EXPOExplore your inner scientist at the Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo. This family-friendly event offers non-stop events, experiments, exhibits, games and entertainment. Open to the public, admission is free. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 29. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 770-332-4992 or visit atlantasciencefestival.org.

STONE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AND ARTISTS MARKET Named by the Southeastern Tourism Society as one of the top events for March 2014, The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Fifth Annual

Stone Mountain Bluegrass Festival and Artists Market. This two-day festival is the best recipe for a New Southern Tradition. Mixing bluegrass musicians and self-taught southern artists and artisans is a combination worth savoring. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 29 – 30. 922 Main St., Stone Mountain. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit stonemountainvillage.com.

SPRING FESTIVAL ON PONCEThe Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Spring Festival on Ponce on April 5 – 6, 2014. Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, children’s area, live acoustic entertainment and local food and beverage concessions including gourmet food trucks. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists to benefit the local community. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 5 - 6. 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave., Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visitfestivalonponce.com.

FARM DAY WITH THE ART BARNThe Chattahoochee Nature Center presents a day of farm animals, crafts and learning. Noon – 4 p.m. March 29. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVALJoin the more than 20,000 people who attend the Atlanta Film Festival each year and enjoy an incredible variety of documentaries, shorts, narratives, animated films and more. As an Academy Award qualifying festival, this is your chance to be among the first people in the world to see the short films that could be nominated for best picture. 6 p.m. March 28 through April 6. 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. North, Atlanta. Please call 678-929-8103 or visit atlantafilmfestival.com.

TOSSED OUT TREASURESThe Sandy Springs Society

will host their 23rd annual “Tossed Out Treasures,” the ultimate flea market at Tom Jumper Chevrolet. The sale is touted as having the ultimate bargains on high end treasures including home décor, jewelry, silver, sports equipment, art, furniture, clothing and more. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 28 – 29. 7200 Roswell Road, Atlanta. Please call 404-983-7406 or visit sandyspringssociety.org.

CARDBOARD FOREST Join in in creating a woodland from cardboard at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Bring empty cardboard boxes or tubes and other recyclable items to CNC on spring break week, where everyone will work to raise a thriving forest ecosystem from everyday items. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. March 31 - April 2. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

CAFFEINE AND OCTANEThis gathering of all different types of cars, from new to vintage, foreign to domestic, and stock to ultra-modified, this morning is for car and coffee enthusiasts alike. 8 - 11 a.m. April 6. 12600 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Please visit caffeineandoctane.com.

RACES & BENEFITS » CHASTAIN CHASEThe Chastain Chase 6k will wind through beautiful and historic Chastain Park. The event benefits the Cancer Support Community Atlanta (an affiliate of Northside Hospital) and will fund support and education programs for cancer patients in the area. Event begins and ends at Road Runner Sports. 8 a.m. April 6. 3756 Roswell Road Northeast, Suite 16, Atlanta. Please call 404-843-1880 or visit cscatlanta.org.

RYAN PIERONICalendar [email protected]

TOP FIVE EVENTS

TASTE OF WEBB BRIDGEThe tenth annual Taste of Webb Bridge will host 25 local restaurants, a cake walk and entertainment by WBMS students. 5:30 – 8 p.m. April 1. Webb Bridge Middle School, 4455 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta. Please visit tasteofwebbbridge.com.

GREAT BRITISH CAR FAYREA warm and friendly gathering of British car and motorcycle enthusiasts will join downtown Alpharetta’s delightful setting. Join in for family fun, food and British cars of all shapes and sizes. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 29. Milton Ave. and Main Street, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

‘OLIVER’Mello-Drama Productions presents “Oliver” at the Cumming Playhouse, the classic musical based on the novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. Show times vary. March 27 – April 19. 101 School Street, Cumming. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit playhousecumming.com.

RUN THE RIVER 5K/10KExperience Spring along the Chattahoochee and enjoy a flat, fast, scenic course. 10k begins at 8 a.m, with 5k and the Fun Run following. March 29. St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. Please call 404-408-8508 or visit runtheriver.org.

JAZZ ORGANIST TONY MONACOTony Monaco, jazz organ virtuoso, will be playing at the Velvet Note. Monaco's electric organ playing will please the ear of any jazz aficionado. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 28. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

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Milan Eye Center chosen to be the first to use the Ziemer LaserWhat is a cataract andwhat is cataract surgery?

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older.

At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract.

The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of bio-logical changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye.

As your lens ages, light from the outside worlds be-comes more and more dis-torted as it enters your eye. Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experienc-ing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation.

The treatment for cataracts involves a painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant.

It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure with a success rate approach-ing 99.5%.What is laser cataract surgery?

With traditional cata-ract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools.

Laser cataract surgery- the next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser offers a greater amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading improved visual outcomes and more precise targets.

With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon can offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and cus-tomized cataract procedure.

Based on your medical his-tory and pre-operative evalua-tion, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result.

Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the precise laser inci-sions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision.

This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. How is laser cataract sur-gery different from tradi-tional cataract surgery?

In traditional cataract sur-gery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld instruments including blades

to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgi-cal device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract.

The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal inci-sions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circu-lar as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens.

Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Soft-ening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gen-tly and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery. What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery?•A highly customized treat-

ment •A treatment with little or no

discomfort•A more precise and predict-

able treatment •A gentler and easier cata-

ract removal•Generally, a more rapid

visual recovery due to re-duced inflammation

•The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multi-focal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contacts after surgery

Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery?

Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suit-able candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract and type of lens implant that you desire.

Most patients are can-didates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6 laser.How long has the procedure been performed?

Thousands of cataract pro-

cedures have been successfully performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosec-ond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades. The most familiar use of fem-tosecond laser technology is LASIK.

Femtosecond lasers repre-sent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013. What should I expect on the day of surgery?

Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6

laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seam-lessly during the cataract surgery process.

You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in surgery.

There is no pain, needles or stitches as part of the proce-dure.What should I expect after surgery?

After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours. Generally, patients experi-ence no pain after surgery.

Slight scratchiness of the eye is common and they prescribed eye drops will help with any of these symptoms.

Many patients return to work or normal activities the next day and even drive them-selves to their post-op day one appointment! How long does theprocedure take?

You can expect to be at our center for 2 hours. And you will be in the procedure room for 20-25 minutes.

Call Milan Eye Center at 678-688-4575 for more information.

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770.442.2154 Your Local Senior Care Expert.

Milan R. Patel, M.D.Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Niraj Desai, M.D.Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Gina Borgnini, O.D.Optometrist

Priyal Gadani, O.D.Optometrist

Cataracts?

Milan Eye Center is the fi rst practice in the United States to off er bladeless cataract

surgery of its type.

Worry no more! Bladeless

laser surgery is now available.

2011 and 2012 One of America’s Top Doctors by U.S. News and World Report

Milan Eye Center is excited to announce that we have been chosen to be the fi rst practice in the United States to use the Ziemer Z6 Laser for bladeless laser surgery. Now, Atlanta residents have the option to have a safer, quicker and more precise way of removing cataracts by utilizing our new bladeless laser procedure.

Look for our ad series and visit us at www.MilanEyeCenter.com for more information on specifi c services and ways to learn more.

Call today for a consultation 678-688-4575

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ASK PAM »

Your expert in senior home care since 2006

Spring is here and with it time for new beginnings. Spring is a good time to introduce new things and to take care of things that were forgot-ten over the winter. So many of our elderly parents and loved ones need extra attention and care and Spring is the time to make the change and start fresh. Call Senior Helpers today to set-up the extra care that your loved one needs.

Q; My Father is moving into our basement soon and I am nervous that he isn’t going to adjust well, but he needs to be closer to us after his stroke this past winter. He has so many friends in New Jersey so the move here is a tough one. What do you suggest?

Pam; You are making the right de-cision by moving him closer. I know the move will be hard on him but we have helped so many families in your position with their loved ones. I would make sure that his new living space has some special elements that make him feel at home and comfort-

able. I would also arrange for him to have a caregiver to give him the one-on-one care that he will need during this transitional time, having a friendly and consistent compan-ion can really ease the move and make

it better for everyone. I know I change is harder for me than I anticipate and when you are dealing with an elderly person it is often amplified.

Pam Hodgson owns Senior Help-ers with her adult children, Eliza-beth Jackson and Matt Fredenberg. Having lived in North Fulton for the past 30 years, Pam has a tremendous heart for helping families with caring for their loved ones.

Call Senior Helpers today to learn more about caring for an elderly par-ent or loved one. 770-442-2154. Or visit Senior Helpers online at www.seniorhelpers.com/northatlanta

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The Road Ahead: Planning For Retirement

(NAPS)—If you or someone you love is among the 13 percent of Americans over 65—or soon will be—there are a number of things that may pay to know when it comes to retirement planning.

What You Should KnowAccording to the U.S. Census Bu-

reau, persons reaching age 65 have an average life expectancy of an additional 18.6 years, meaning retirement could last for decades. To make the most of your retirement years, careful and strategic planning is critical. There will be many decisions to make, includ-ing whether you need to make lifestyle changes, whether you want to continue working, what goals and priorities you have, sources of income and benefits, and how you want to spend your time. Often times, it can be helpful to consult with a financial services professional to make these decisions—and maybe, the place that you work.6 Decisions to Consider

Financial professionals say it’s important for your financial plan to include products that provide lifetime income. Six key planning elements to think about before retiring include:•Decide how you want to structure

your retirement savings. If you are married you may wish to consolidate accounts, while others will choose to keep accounts separate.

•Communicate openly with your significant other and talk through your financial differences. Set goals and spending budgets so you are in agreement about how to spend dur-ing retirement.

•Learn about your pension and what rules apply to your pension and retirement savings.

•Establish a Social Security game plan. Work through the numbers and decide if it’s more beneficial to draw those benefits through your spouse’s working years or your own.

•Consider age when purchasing financial protection products. Is one spouse significantly older?

•Seek legal counsel about all your estate planning options. Wills, living wills, trusts and powers of attorney are all legal means of ensuring your wishes are carried out. It is also important to update all these docu-ments any time there is a change in your marital status or family structure.

Helpful ResourcesAn easy, but often overlooked re-

source in retirement planning is your current employer and the resources it offers. Through the workplace, many Americans can take advantage of a pro-gram that provides an opportunity for

personalized guidance.For example, one St. Louis woman

never knew she’d be an entrepreneur in retirement until she participated in an employer-offered program, and met Todd Gentry, CFP, ChFc, CAP, a Financial Services Representative and Special Needs Planner. Through the retirewiseSM program, a MetLife-driven comprehensive educational program offered to individuals in the workplace, Gentry was able to assist this woman facing early retirement reach unexpect-ed success.

“Through the retirewise program, we help participants identify and achieve their retirement goals,” Gentry noted. “We cover topics from savings and investments, employer benefits and creating an income plan for retirement years.”

Tim Essman, a Financial Services Representative with Wealth Strategies Group in San Diego, helped another woman who had worked for 35 years achieve her dream of visiting her Italian relatives, which included the purchase of a condo in Italy.

“Programs like retirewise encourage individuals to think about their retire-ment and provide tools and resources to help them reach success,” says Jeff Tulloch, vice president at MetLife. “At the conclusion of our program, for example, participants and their spouses have the opportunity for a complimen-tary face-to-face consultation with a specially trained representative to take the training to the next level and move toward execution. It can be extremely helpful to ask your employer or HR representative if they offer such a pro-gram.”

Overall, it’s a good idea to first envi-sion what you want your retirement to look like and then work with an advisor to see that vision come to life. He or she can help you articulate the retirement you want and help you finance and plan based on current and future financial planning trends.

Pointers and ProgramsTo Help Make The Most of the Golden Years

The more you know about yourself and your finances before you retire, the bet-ter off you may be afterward.

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(NAPS)—When it comes to buying your youngster a new bike, AAA’s Rhonda Shah says it’s vital that you find one that’s the proper size. How To Size A Bike

You’ll know the bike fits the child when he or she can sit on the seat and balance the bicycle with the balls of both feet touching the ground and with-out leaning to one side or the other. If the bicycle seat is in the lowest position and the child cannot touch both feet to the ground, the bike is too large to be ridden safely.

“If you want to give the bike as a surprise present,” says Shah, “you’d be wise to go to the bike shop with the child’s measurements and a tape mea-sure in hand.”

Measure the child’s inseam to the ground. The distance from the top of the bike’s horizontal bar (or where it would be on a girl’s bike) to the ground should be an inch or two shorter than that. Other Safety Suggestions

•Considerbrakedesign.Children’sbicycles typically have either hand brakes or coaster brakes, which engage when pedaling backwards. Keep in mind that hand brakes can be danger-ous for younger children, who have smal ler hands and less strength in the wrists.

•Everyone,regardlessofageorskilllevel, should wear a bicycle helmet on every ride. Head injuries are the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes but wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet has been shown to reduce the risk

by up to 85 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-istration.

Just as a bike must be sized cor-rectly, so should helmets. It’s best to try on a helmet, but if that’s not possible, measure around the recipient’s head at the forehead to determine which size to purchase.

Make sure the helmet meets safety standards by looking for a sticker on the inside from the Snell Memorial Foundation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ASTM International, or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

•Beforetakingaspinonanewbike,check that it’s put to gether securely and that additional safety equipment, such as horns or lights, have been in-stalled correctly. Wear brightly colored or reflective clothing and learn all safety rules. For more safe bicycling tips, go to ShareTheRoad.AAA.com.

Safe Bike Selecting And Riding

The right size bike and helmet mean more comfort and a greater ability to control and ride.

(NAPS)—Sports require sharp vision and young athletes need to keep their eyes protected to prevent injury and keep them in the game. While thousands of children suffer sports-relat-ed eye injuries each year, there are steps that parents and coaches can take to prevent them. The ProblemAccording to the National Eye Institute (NEI):•Most eye injuries among

kids ages 11 to 14 occur while playing sports.

•Every 13 minutes, an ER in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury.

•Eye injuries are the lead-ing cause of blindness in children.

An AnswerThat’s why the American

Optometric Association (AOA) stresses the importance of wearing well-fitted, protective eyewear when athletes are playing sports or participating in other activities.

As much as 90 percent of in juries can be avoided with appropriate eye and face pro-tection such as safety glasses and goggles, safety shields and eye guards designed for sport. If your child wears prescription glasses or sunglasses, safety goggles should be worn over them.

The NEI notes that poly-carbonate lenses provide the most suitable protection from sports injury. This type of material is lightweight, scratch resistant and can be designed to meet most eyewear designs or prescriptions. In addition, polycarbonate is 10 times more impact resistant than similar materials.

Protective eyewear not only defends your children’s eyes from harm, it may enhance playing ability. The NEI says children can play better when they’re less afraid of getting hit in the eyes or face while participating in sports.

Scheduling regular eye

exams with an optometrist is important for all children—not only to en sure their vision isn’t hindering their academic and day-to-day activities but to identify problems that could impede their perfor mance in a particular sport.

Sports have different visual demands. In soccer, for instance, a player needs good peripheral vision to see a teammate or opponent in the corner of his or her eye, while in hockey, a player needs good dynamic visual acuity; that is, the ability to see objects mov-ing very fast. An optometrist can discuss your child’s needs with you and recommend the best eyeglasses, contact lenses or sports vision training pro-gram for particular sports and daily regimens. Learn More

For further information about protecting and enhanc-ing your child’s vision and how to find an optometrist nearby, visit www.aoa.org.

Eye Protection Crucial When Playing Sports

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(NAPS)—A heartwarming story of friendship that teaches chil-dren about love and accep-tance has been created by Paul Harvey, Jr., author, playwright, pianist, composer, award-win-ning journalist, National Radio Hall of Fame inductee, and the son of legendary radio and television broadcaster Paul Harvey. His first children’s book, “E: A Tale for Every-body,” with illustrations by Bryan C. Butler, is a charm-ing and unusual story that introduces Sara, a precocious and curious cicada faced with the anxious reality of so much

to learn and do and so little time to do it in (cicadas emerge every 17 years but live for only about 40 days). Determined to discover meaning in her life and to make the most of the time she has, Sara becomes enamored of a human boy named Sam who soon grows fond of her as well. Friends and family of both, however, seem to disapprove. Teachers and parents can use the book as a teaching tool to help kids learn about friendships; and how to respect and embrace those who are different from themselves.

Understanding FriendshipDay Camps

ArtArt Camp With Aman-

da Jones: Our 4th an-nual Summer Camp Series! Check out our new Specialty Camps! Students explore several mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, fibers, printmaking, jewelry mak-ing), as well as field trips. Low student to teacher ratios. GEN-ERAL ART CAMP: “Rock Star Week”: 6/9-6/13, 9:30am-2:30pm, ages 6-12. “Al-ice in Wonderland Week”: 6/16-6/20, 9:30am-2:30pm, ages 6-12. SPECIALTY ART CAMPS: “Teens Only Night Camp” 6/2-6/6, 7:30pm-9:30pm, Ages 13-18. “Special Needs Mini-Camp” 6/23-6/27, 9:30am-12:30pm, ages 6-12 (Specialized instruction by a trained instructor for students with high functioning Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder). Special discounts for siblings, returning campers & camper plus friend. www.amandajonesart.com or call 770-865-7262

Art Camp With Aman-da Jones: Our 4th an-nual Summer Camp Series! Check out our new Specialty Camps! Students explore several mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, fibers, printmaking, jewelry mak-ing), as well as field trips. Low student to teacher ratios. GEN-ERAL ART CAMP: “Rock Star Week”: 6/9-6/13, 9:30am-2:30pm, ages 6-12. “Al-ice in Wonderland Week”: 6/16-6/20, 9:30am-2:30pm, ages 6-12. SPECIALTY ART CAMPS: “Teens Only Night Camp” 6/2-6/6, 7:30pm-9:30pm, Ages 13-18. “Special Needs Mini-Camp” 6/23-6/27, 9:30am-12:30pm, ages 6-12 (Specialized instruction by a trained instructor for students with high functioning Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder). Special discounts for siblings, returning campers & camper plus friend. www.amandajonesart.com or call 770-865-7262

DramaATLANTA WORKSHOP

PLAYERS PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS: The Creative Adventure of A Lifetime Awaits! Develop artistic skills & find inspiration with Master Teach-ers with successful careers in TV/Film & On Broadway! Whether you choose Day

Camps or Overnight Camps, you will learn a lot, have fun, network, and make lifelong friends. Earn IMDB credits, challenge yourself, and AUDI-TION for Casting Directors & Agents! Classes in Improv, On-Camera, Dance, Aerial Silks, Musical Theater, Stage Combat, Mime & much more! At AWP creativity, eccentrici-ties and personal growth are celebrated and nurtured in all students, paving the way for our kids to create great art! “Real dreams are uncrush-able.” Register now at www.AtlantaWorkshopPlayers.com

CircusCIRCUS CAMP: a camp

experience designed to in-troduce children to Circus & Performing Arts. Our philoso-phy: Building the self-esteem of children 5+ through the magic of Circus Arts. Inter-active: Children do things they’ve only seen in the Circus. Trapeze, Tightrope, Unicycling, Juggling, Magic, throw a pie in a clown’s face, much more! Entertaining: Children are taught by Circus Profession-als and treated to a live show everyday. Magic Shows, Aerial Shows demonstrating advance tricks, Juggling, Unicycling, more! Performance: Friday Afternoon the children become Circus Stars, performing a live Circus for Family and Friends,. going home truly feeling like Circus Stars. Multiple loca-tions. Location & pricing: CircusCamp.org and our Face-book page

GeneralPEACHTREE PARK PREP

is recognized as the premiere SUMMER DAY CAMP of North Fulton. With a blend of weekly field trips & in-house CAMP fun, coupled with a fitness BOOT CAMP, PPP is the right choice for “in the sun fun” and exciting venues all over the Southeast ! This year PPP will feature trips from the North Georgia mountains, to Chat-tanooga, and all over Atlanta. PPP will introduce the campers to community service events & the new fitness BOOT CAMP program, off-site with trainers! Rising 1st-6th Grade.PPP also boasts the BEST SUMMER CAMP...EVER! for toddlers and preschoolers !! Check us out at peachtreeparkprep.com

HorseWillow South Riding

School, NEW Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA is a United States Pony Club Center. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5 - 12. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and expe-rienced horses. For the true

horse enthusiast!! www.willowsouth.com $375 includes water bottle and camp shirt! Send email to [email protected]. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 2 - 6, June 9- 13, June 16 - 20, June 23 - 27, July 7 - 11, July 14 - 18, July 21 - 25, July 28 - August 1. August 4-8

MusicThe 7th Annual Vivace!

Summer Middle School Band Camp is for band students in the North Fulton, Cobb, Cherokee, Gwinnett & Forsyth County area. Students experi-ence full band, master classes, jazz band/improvisation, marching band techniques, music composition taught by certified teachers. Eligibility: For current 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade band students who have been in their public or private school band program OR have taken private lessons at least 1 school year. Also, we have recreation time, end of camp ice-cream party & con-cert. Cost: $195 by May 1st, $215 thereafter. Sibling, Dis-trict, & All State discounts are available. REGISTER AT www.vivacecamps.com. Contact: Jay Hutcherson, [email protected]. 678-478-8098

PreschoolJohns Creek United

Methodist Church Preschool summer camp program con-sists of 1-week themed ses-sions: Weeks of June 9th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 14th & July 21st. Mon-Fri, 9:30am-1:30pm, 2-5 years. $130/week, registration fee $30. 770-418-1730 or 770-497-8215 ext. 1003. www.JohnsCreekUMC.org

Johns Creek Presbyterian Preschool. Ages 1-6. Goo-olo-gy Camp: June 2-6 will provide naturally curious children an opportunity to investigate Science through songs, books, and hands–on experiments.Of Knights, Princesses and Dragons Camp: June 16-20 enters the world of long ago using play acting, costumes and imaginations. Under the Sea Camp: Aug. 4-8 investi-gates the wondersof the sea aboard the preschool’s subma-rine using sea life art, ocean movement songs and sea crea-ture puppet shows. Pete the Cat Camp: Aug. 11-15 will be movin’ and groovin’ with this-cool cat through songs, rhythm and rhyme. It’s All Good! 9:30am-1pm. 770-476-1166 for camp and preschool info. www.jcpcusa.org/[email protected]

Tumbletots PreSchool: 2-6 yrs, 9:30-1:30. May 27-Aug. 27. Choose your weeks & days! Art, music, story, themes, fun indoor playground. 770-729-9660 www.funtots.com. Peachtree Corners

RowingLearn The Olympic Sport

of Rowing with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association. Ages 12-18 co-ed, no exp. necessary. Five 2-wk. sessions with U.S. Rowing certified coaches. Choose from 2 morn-ing or 1 evening session. Held at the Chattahoochee River, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. $175/session. Learn the fun-damentals of sweep rowing and begin a basic workout program with the largest and most suc-cessful youth rowing program in Georgia! All campers are grouped each session by age, size and skill level, and ages 12-18 may attend any session. However, offered new this year for High School camp-ers only: 3 1-week sessions at $150/session. To register/or for more info: Jean Veene-man, 404-218-5802 or www.ajracrew.com

ScienceScience Camp conducted

by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chem-istry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dino-saurs, gemstones, or animal studies? Then our age ap-propriate camps are for them. Also- STEM camps- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math camps too! Snacks and recess games will be pro-vided. ‘Pizza Fridays’ avail-able at an additional charge. Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443. Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville,Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemade-funatl.org

Zoo Atlanta is an accred-ited Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) member. Our mission inspires values and wildlife preservation through education and outdoor fam-ily fun. From native wildlife to critically endangered species, offering close encounters with 1,500+ animals from around

the world, highlights include Mei Lun and Mei Huan, the U.S’s only twin giant pandas; the nation’s largest zoologi-cal gorillas and orangutans collections; plus global cen-ter of excellence for reptiles and amphibians studies. Up-close-and-personal experi-ences; giraffe feeding, behind-the-scenes Wild Encounters with African elephants, giant pandas, lemurs, Aldabra gi-ant tortoises.... 363 days/year. Keeper talks, interac-tive wildlife shows, educa-tion programs, special events year-round. zooatlanta.org; 404.624.WILD

SportsBridgeway Christian

Academy Summer Skills Camp- Alpharetta. 6/2-5 - Boys Basketball - Beginner- Ages 7-13, Monday-Thursday, 9-1 $125. 6/9-12 - Boys Basketball - Advanced-Ages 9-13 Monday-Thursday 9-1 $1256/16-19-Girls Bas-ketball-Beginner-Ages 7-13 Monday-Thursday 9-1 $125. 6/23-26-Girls Basketball-Advanced-Ages 10-13 Mon-day-Thursday 9-3 $150. 7/ 7-10-Co-ed Tennis-Ages 10-14 Monday-Thursday 9-11 $75. 7/21-24 Girls Volleyball-Ages 10-14 Monday-Thursday 9-1 $125. 7/28-31 Co-ed Jumping for Jesus Ages 5-10 Monday-Thursday 9-12 $100. 7/28- 31 Co-ed Soccer-Ages 10-14, Monday-Thursday 8:30-12 $125. Register, plus additional information: Bridgewayca.org. [email protected]

TennisWindward Tennis Camp

in Alpharetta: 8 one-week day camps from June 2 through August 1. Half Day or Full Day. Available info at www.wind-wardlakeclub.com or please call 770-442-5783

Overnight CampsAdventure & Travel

Camp Rockmont: An inter-denominational Christian sum-mer in Western North Carolina focusing on male development. Activities include camping, hiking, kayaking, blacksmith-ing, homesteading, canoeing, crafts, guitar, and more! Rock-mont seeks to foster a better understanding and respect for self and others; an appre-ciation for the environment; greater self-reliance, and self-esteem; and strong Christian values. www.rockmont.com

See CAMPS, Page 23

Animal CampsAnimal Camps for ages

7-18;Cub Creek Science Camp; Feed monkeys, pet kangaroo, take classes in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Care, Survival Skills, Crime Science, Zipline, Pottery, Archery, Culinary Science, Swimming, Crafts and so much more. Air-conditioned cabins, delicious meals, great staff, unbelievable activi-ties; ACA accredited. Ani-mal Camp Jamaica offers an Amazing 13 Day, Teen Adven-ture / Marine Biology Pro-gram. Snorkel every morning along shallow reefs of the Caribbean Sea. Explore dif-ferent parts of the island each afternoon including: kayak-ing along the coast, visiting the dolphins and sting rays of Dolphin Cove, taking a Seg-way tour through the jungle, climbing the world famous Dunn’s River Water Fall.www.MOScienceCamp.com. www.AnimalCampJamaica.com | 573-458-2125

GeorgiaCamp Westminster

provides the best in Chris-tian camping experiences. Nestled among 120 rustic acres in Conyers, Georgia, this camp is located just 20 miles east of Atlanta. Sum-mer sessions, ages 6-17, offer activities that will encourage personal growth, instill new confidence, and help awaken faith. Each fun-filled day is dynamic, enriching and interactive. Campers are im-mersed in a beautiful, natural environment with counselors equipped to nurture, instruct and encourage.

Morning and evening programs are designed to challenge each camper physi-cally, intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Friendships are spontaneous and endur-ing, as strong bonds are formed and deepened. Create summer memories that last forever! www.campwestmin-ster.org

North CarolinaCamp Rockmont for Boys,

residential/day, is an inter-denominational Christian summer in Western North Carolina with a focus on male development. Activi-ties include camping, hiking, kayaking, blacksmithing, homesteading, canoeing, crafts, guitar, and more! Campers live in a cabin of 8-12 boys their age, select 4

skills to learn and develop, and participate in large-group activities with their age group. Rockmont seeks to foster a better understanding and respect for self and others; an appreciation and concern for the environment; greater self-reliance, self-respect, self-confidence, and self-esteem; stronger Christian values; and a greater understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. www.rockmont.com; (828) 686-3885.

South CarolinaCamp Cherokee, the Up-

per Palmetto YMCA’s Resident Camp, was established in 1945 and currently serves boys and girls ages 6-14. Our Camp is located in beautiful Kings Mountain State Park in Blacksburg, South Carolina.

Our goal continues to be helping everyone reach their potential by building self-esteem, friendships and character in a safe environ-ment. We offer one or two week camping sessions with activities including Camp Fires, Swimming, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Zip Lining, Canoeing, Crafts, Soccer, Flag Football, LaCrosse, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, Archery, Themed Dances, Kayaking, Environmental Education, Sailing, Disc Golf and a Horseback Riding Program. www.campcherokee.org or call 803-329-9622.


Camps:

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North Fulton’s Only On-Site Crematory

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FUNERAL DIRECTORSand CREMATORY

Linda Sue Bockman, 85, of Roswell, passed away March 14, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Scott Bulber, 37, of Suwanee, passed away March 15, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Annie Cumbie, 97, of Dahlonega, passed away March 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lillian Inez Bennett Darracott, 93, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Louise M. DeLuria, 78, of Milton, passed away March 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Betty Brown Frankfurth, 79, of Roswell, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Eleanor Frances Holman, 80, of Roswell, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Elaine Honsa, 91, of Sandy Springs, passed away March 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Donald Richard Rood, 86, of Roswell, passed away March 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Stuart Ross, 81, of Roswell, passed away March 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Josefina Rubio, 80, of Milton, passed away March 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Ellen Mary Smith, 66, of Roswell, passed away March 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Louise J. Sheets, 78, of Cumming, passed away March 15, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Leila Shumate, 81, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Shanna Smith, 22, of Roswell, passed away March 13, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Michael Surman, 56, of Roswell, passed away March 12, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Betty S. Thrasher, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away March 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Terry Walker, 78, of Canton, passed away March 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Ruth Annette Stone Voyles Redmond Watson, 88, of Cumming, passed away March 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

DEATH NOTICESNOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL

Project Number CSHPP-0007-00(313), Fulton CountyP.I. Number 0007313

Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.

Date of Location Approval: March 3, 2014

The project is located in the City of Milton just west of the community of Crabapple, and Land lots 1098, 1099, 1134-1136, 1169, 1170, of the 2nd District and 2nd Section of Fulton County.

The project consists of adding left turn lanes on SR 372 (Crabapple Road/Birmingham Highway) and Broadwell Road; improving the typical section and alignment of the existing local roads McFarlin Lane/Parkstead Lane/Branyan Trail from the existing intersection of McFarlin Lane with SR 372 (Birmingham Highway) to the end of existing Branyan Trail; and extending the Branyan Trail approximately 500 feet, of new location roadway, to intersect with SR 372 (Crabapple Road) at Crabapple Chase Drive. Two single lane roundabouts are also proposed; one at SR 372 (Crabapple Road) and Crabapple Chase Drive, and the other at SR 372 (Birmingham Highway) and McFarlin Lane. The project length is 0.31 miles along SR 372 (Birmingham Highway, milepost 1.54)/Broadwell Road, 0.43 miles along SR 372 (Crabapple Road, milepost 0.86)/Mayfi eld Road, 0.45 miles along McFarlin Lane/Parkstead Lane/Branyan Trail/Crabapple Chase Drive.

Drawings and/or maps, and/or plats of the proposed project as approved are on fi le and are available for inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation:

Sebastian NesbittArea 2 Engineer

[email protected] Kennestone Circle

Marietta, GA 30066770-528-3238

Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to:

Genetha Rice-SingletonState Program Delivery Engineer

[email protected] West Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA 30308404-631-1860

Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P.I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.

Preparing for the zombie apocalypse

I was in South Carolina over the weekend visiting with friends when the topic of conversation turned to zombies (as it does). It turns out our friends are thinking about the end of the world in a practical manner, preparing for the day when civilization falls.

For those who have not kept up with the popular fad, zombies are in. If your kids ask you which is better, zombies or vampires, the answer is

zombies. Thanks to shows like “The Walking Dead” and a slew of movies, the undead have made a lively comeback in popular culture.

However, unlike the Goth-and-glitter craze that accom-panied vampires, there is one interesting aspect of zombies that has taken hold – survival.

Survivalists do not neces-sarily plan on hordes of the undead lumbering through the countryside.

Instead, they look at what would happen if our daily con-veniences fail us. If our power goes out for a few days, what would we do? What if it was more than a few days and in-stead a few weeks? What if the winter snows we had lasted for more than a day, but a week? Or there were 6 inches falling

instead of one? Such minor problems can

turn into matters of life and death very easily. And if whole populations are faced with such a choice, problems arise.

Look at New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Thousands were left with-out power, water and basic ne-cessities of life. The city quickly disintegrated into hysteria and violence.

Are you prepared?Beyond stocking up on wa-

ter, rations and blankets, our friends were picking out their team for “The End” – a good handle on weaponry is a must.

A farmer and a mechanic are also needed.

But ultimately, where would you go?

A secure homestead is to be found immediately. It must be easily defensible and yet easy to find in an emergency.

As we were driving back from South Carolina, I found myself looking out the window at houses and other buildings along the roads. Would that make a good place to hide? Does it have everything I would need – defense, water source, possibly a farming area?

Even if the end of the world is not high on your list of things to worry about, it’s a fun activity to ponder.

Beyond having an emergen-cy kit in your cars and home, keep an eye out for your future zombie home and things that could be useful.

Your life may depend on it.

JONATHANCOPSEYRevue & News [email protected]

20 YEARS

Dear Editor:Every day, many of us drive

by the pastoral landscape that is the unique character of the City of Milton.

Every day we are apt to see deer crossing the road, horses, cows, chickens and even wild turkeys.

And then one day those open fields or wooded hills are gone.

It is on that day that we re-alize we have taken for granted the pleasure a natural view can provide and the respite it can give from our hectic lives and the unending traffic.

Preserve Rural Milton, the nonprofit organization recently formed to protect the rural heritage and character of the

city, has begun what hopes to be a successful collabora-tion with the City Council and administration in the procure-ment of a greenprint.

This document will identify and prioritize plans for the protection of wildlife habitats, iconic open landscapes and other rural, agricultural and usable spaces within the city.

It will complement the current comprehensive plan (which outlines the projection for growth and development) by providing the guidance by which the city will retain its unique character.

But the greenprint is not procured within a bubble.

The development of this plan and subsequently its

implementation, will require the support of the citizens of Milton; the true stakeholders in the city’s future.

Through the educational opportunities which Preserve Rural Milton will provide for landowners and the public, all stakeholders will come to understand the various options available to landowners who, for example, may be faced with developmental pressure.

There are options and the procurement of the greenprint will act as a guide to determine the best use of the conserva-tion options available.

But the greenprint can only be developed with the support of, and for the benefit of, those of us who live in and enjoy the

city of Milton.As a board member of Pre-

serve Rural Milton, I am very pleased with the progress be-ing made in our collaboration with the city.

As a resident, I could not be more grateful for this initiative. And, as a conservation profes-sional, I am very excited to uti-lize my skills locally to ensure that the landscape I admire every day will remain intact for the benefit of all of us.

From a professional per-spective, I assure you that the proposed objectives of Preserve Rural Milton and the potential for both residential/ conserva-tion development and the pro-tection of our landscape (via a greenprint) has been success-

ful in many like communities around the country.

I know it will be successful here; so long as the develop-ment of the greenprint, with community support, takes place soon.

I ask you to think about supporting Preserve Rural Milton next time you drive past your favorite scenic view or admire the red-tailed hawk perched on a pine looking for its next meal.

These are the characteris-tics that have inspired Milton to be chosen as having the “highest quality of life in the state of Georgia.” Let’s work together to keep it that way.

Laurel A. Florio, J.D.,Milton

Letter to the Editor: ‘Greenprint’ important for Milton

City of MiltonNotice of Public Hearing

Variances

Public Hearing: Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:00 P.M.

Location: City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfi eld Parkway, Bldg 100 Suite E Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500

Consideration of Primary Variancesa. V14-016, 13460 Providence Road, Victor Kroon

Request(s): • To allow an accessory structure (garage) to be

located in the front yard (64-416, i)

Request for Bid

BELL MEMORIAL PARK RENOVATIONBID NUMBER

14-PW5

Sealed Bid Due Date:

May 1st, 2014 2:00PM Local Time

OPTIONAL PRE-BID MEETINGBELL MEMORIAL PARK APRIL 14TH AT 10:00AM

Milton City HallTo be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the

Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids (BELL MEMORIAL PARK RENOVATION) is posted on the following websites:

http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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AppenMediaGroup.comSurvey of Voter Attitudes in Johns Creek, Georgia

conducted from April 30 - May 2, 2013

by The Tarrance Group for the City of Johns Creek. Question #QD7.*Listed as Johns Creek Post in 2008 survey.

** Not included in 2008 survey.

AtlantaJournal

Constitution

17%15%

Johns Creek Herald

47% 48%

JohnsCreek

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5% 5%

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TV StationsFrom

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18%

13%

Internet

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4% 5%

Survey Question:“Which of the following news sources

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Johns Creek?

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