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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported an aggravated assault Oct. 18 after he was allegedly struck by his boss with a nunchucks. The employee was working on moving a light fixture on a house at the owner’s request, when his boss, 47-year-old Gerald Overholt, showed up and berated him for performing work that was not specified. Overholt was allegedly angry about how much money it would cost to move the fixture. The employee went inside the building momentarily to fetch his supplies. Overholt challenged the employee to a fight when he came back outside, because Overholt thought

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Guns stolen, dead chickens left in yard MILTON, Ga. — A couple reported a burglary Oct. 25 after realizing that their firearms were missing. They also reported finding a trash bag full of dead chickens. The couple had left their home Oct. 8-21 on business. When they returned, the husband noticed that two pistols, usually kept in the master bedroom, were missing. A messenger bag was also gone. The combined value of the missing items is $1,400. Additionally, on Oct. 12, the wife returned to the house briefly and discovered a trash bag in the front yard with dead chickens. The couple does not own any chickens. The back door to the house also had some dents in it, and the metal frame for the glass was out of place. The couple, however, said they did not call police about the damage, because they thought it was from the recent storms. It was only after they realized that some items were also missing that they

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the employee was speaking badly of him, according to the police report. Overholt then went to his car and pulled out a nunchucks and swung it at the employee. The nunchucks left a visible red mark on the back of the employee’s neck, according to the report. A witness stepped between the two men to keep the incident from escalating further. Overholt drove off before police could arrive, but a witness wrote down the license plate number to his car. Police attempted to contact Overholt’s last known address, but he has since moved.

filed a report. There was no working alarm at the house.

$3.5K of items gone, shoeprint left on door MILTON, Ga. — A man recently reported a burglary in his home with $3,500 worth of items taken. When the man came home at 4:45 p.m. through his garage door, he noticed that the $2,500 TV in his living room was missing. The front door was also wide open and pieces of the door frame were scattered on the floor. The man, unsure if anyone was still inside the house, immediately called 911. The house was cleared after police arrived. Police found an impression of a shoe on the door and a container from Wendy’s left by the suspect among the splintered wood pieces on the floor. Further investigation found that the upstairs bedroom had been ransacked and several electronics were gone, including an iPad, laptop and DVD players.

Employee allegedly alters 4 checks JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A regional manager for a local restaurant reported Oct. 19 that an employee had been fraudulently writing multiple checks.

The manager said that between July 9 and Sept. 20, the employee had altered four of her payroll checks to add more money on to them. The largest change was for $700. The names on the checks were also changed to a man’s name, but they were all endorsed by the female employee on the back, police said. Copies of all of the altered checks were given over to police for their investigation.

Man’s identity stolen, used to buy car FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man’s identity was reportedly stolen Oct. 26 and was used in an attempt to buy a car. The victim was contacted by a Michigan man who alerted the victim that someone was using their identity. The Michigan man had been selling a car online and was emailed by someone claiming to be the victim. The person emailing the man in Michigan included a scanned copy of the victim’s license. The Michigan man became suspicious when the number he was given for the victim was from Chicago. He said that the thought the emails and sale were a scam and promptly contacted a private investigator to look into the matter. The victim already contacted police, the credit bureaus and his bank.

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$40M parks bond big step for city Funds would turn land into recreation

Where the money will go (High & low estimates)

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In addition to choosing a new president and a transportation SPLOST Nov. 8, Johns Creek voters will have their first-ever parks bond referendum that has – if passed – earmarked $40 million for the HUTMACHER city’s recreation and parks. Johns Creek City Manager Warren Hutmacher said the money goes into three areas: build out of the five new parks and pocket parks, improve existing parks and land acquisition. The bulk of the bond money – about $29 million – will go to bring online the city’s new parkland at: • Cauley Creek Park on Bell Road • Technology Park on Medlock • Morton Road Pocket Park • Bell Boles Pocket Park • Rogers Bridge Trail All of the improvements will be done in accordance with the Johns Creek Parks Master Plan, Hutmacher said. “The reason for the bond is to give residents the chance to decide if they want an accelerated development of Parks Master Plan that would get the work done over the next five years or allow the work to compete with other

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$500,000

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$1,250,000

$2,000,000

$1,250,000

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$1,000,000

$750,000

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$2,000,000

$1,750,000

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$6,000,000

$4,000,000

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$70,975,000

$40,000,000

$32,968,160

projects in the annual budget,” he said. “It is strictly up to the voters to decide.” Obviously it will take the city much longer to complete the work that has been presented in the bond plan. What the additional annual cost

(estimated at half a mill) will be to the taxpayer will show up in the annual millage rate to fund the bond repayment schedule based on the value of

See PARKS, Page 12

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Gentleman robber charged in 6 armed holdups By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — The “Gentleman Robber” wanted by the FBI for serial bank robbery in Johns Creek and Marietta has been caught. The robber was notable ito victims because he would often apologize for holding them up. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, a team of FBI agents and Task Force Officers, along with Cobb County police found and arrested 51-year-old Kevin Ray Williamson in his East Cobb home, according to an FBI spokesperson. The arrest came almost two months after the last robbery, a Renasant Bank in Johns Creek. “The arrest and indictment in this case put an end to an active, eightmonth crime spree, and hopefully returned a sense of safety to the community in Marietta, where most of the robberies occurred,” U.S. Attorney John Horn said. Williamson was indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on federal armed bank robbery charges for a total of six robberies spanning from Feb. 4-Oct. Sept. 8. The first four robberies were confined to Marietta, but the last two branched out to Atlanta on Aug. 22 and Johns Creek on Sept. 8. In each of these robberies, Williamson allegedly demanded cash from the teller while brandishing a gun. He would frequently apologize for the in-

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Georgia presidential election safe as houses There has been counted by hand. a lot of pot-stirring “In the 2000 about whether there election, it was found might be some neGeorgia had more farious plot afoot to votes that were inde“steal” the presiterminable than in dential election. In Florida,” King said. Georgia, let Merle “That was the wakeup King put those fears call in Georgia.” to rest. The first step was HATCHER HURD KING King is the man to install a uniform Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com in charge at Kenvoting system in all counties and to be nesaw State Universure the equipment was state-of-the sity Center for Elections Systems. It is art. That was done in 2002. his job and that of his staff to ensure So while the Secretary of State’s there is neither hanky nor panky going office may be subject to the whims and on in the 2016 Georgia elections. tides of political elections, the Center King says Georgia’s elections are for Elections has been able to build the about as tamper-proof as can be done. institutional infrastructure to make His background is information systems sure the integrity of elections is mainand computer science, and he was tained. chair of the Computer Science DepartKing also noted that in any statement at KSU. wide Georgia election, as a practical He said it actually makes sense for matter, it is really 159 separate elecsomeone with his background rather tions held in each county. That means than, say, political science. That is bethe Center for Elections has overseen cause virtually every aspect of governsome 8,000 elections over the last 14 ment and especially elections is now a years. field of information technology. “So you get experience real fast,” “We are decidedly apolitical at the King said. university,” he said. Should the “We’re focused on issue of voter fraud optimizing the techarise, you have the nology and mainright kind of people taining it.” minding the store. First, he gave me They are so obsessome history. sive about detail, Prior to the 2002 process and data. elections in Georgia, King noted a each county was study done by Loyresponsible for the ola University in an handling and countanalysis of almost 1 ing of its votes. If billion ballots cast. you are old enough A total of 31 cases to remember what a of in-person voter “hanging chad” was, fraud occurred. then you remember “Those 31 cases how in 2000 the are important, but George W. Bush-Al statistically they tell Gore presidential us that [fraud] is a election came down rarity,” he said. to the recount-bySo King’s people, MERLE KING hand of votes in a in guarding the Kennesaw State University few Florida preintegrity of elecCenter for Elections Systems cincts. tions, focus on the Counting some “completeness of of the paper ballots process.” came down to a human eye decision of By that, he meant accounting for all whether a voting ballot was sufficiently of the ballots, all the memory cards, deperforated to indicate an actual vote termining that ballots can be properly was cast – is that a hanging chad or scanned and tabulated. were you trying to vote? Thus, if you have captured all the It took a Supreme Court ruling to votes and have counted them correctly, end the recount, giving the Florida elec- the election’s integrity has been maintoral votes – and the election – to Bush. tained. That sobering ordeal caused many So King and his people don’t constates including Georgia to take a cern themselves much with theoretical hard look at the election process. In threats – say Russians hacking the most Georgia counties votes were still system. Instead they stick to the realm

I have always held that a conspiracy to defraud an election would have to be so large, that if they just voted they would win the election.”

of the possible. Hacking is not a threat because the Elections Center is a closed system. Neither it nor the polls is connected to the internet. So the system is safe from attacks via the internet. The system security is compounded by 50 states with 50 different systems. Each processes data differently and none are linked to another. All of these systems have overlapping layers of cyber and physical and procedural security, King said. “It combines to make any undetectable hack virtually impossible,” he said. A conspiracy at the polling level would demand a huge number of people to affect enough polling places to alter the outcome. “I have always held that a conspiracy to defraud an election would have to be so large, that if they just voted they would win the election,” King said. Donald Trump’s continued harping that the election will be stolen from him only points out his lack of understanding of the process, King said. Trump’s call for self-appointed vigilantes to “watch” polling places is ingenuous at best on the face of it. King said election observation is not

“an activity of passion.” Rather it takes trained observers to know what artifices to look for. Nor are voting areas places where people are allowed to loiter. Laws are strict on who may be in a voting area other than a voter and a pollster. “The notion of creating expectations that you as a citizen can simply enter and watch with no real idea about laws governing polling, is both naïve and dangerous,” King said. Indeed it is dangerous. I believe it attacks the notion that we have free elections in this nation. If there is widespread disruption of polling places, the disruption may take more than one election cycle to repair. What possible positive outcome could come from uninvited poll watchers who descend on a precinct to “oversee” a full and fair election? It is irresponsible. I think it goes more to the psyche of Donald Trump. He must prepare an excuse for losing the election in advance. That he would try to cast a slur on America’s greatest institution – fair and free elections – is the lowest blow yet in what has been a nasty election from the start. The shame is on him.

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Family, doctors marvel at strength of Baby Raven Just no quit in this beautiful child born with life-threatening heart defects By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – “Baby Raven,” the 10-month-old daughter of Mike and Ruthie Raines, will be facing her fourth heart surgery before her first birthday, but the little fighter with the bright smile has one thing going for her – she has hundreds of friends working and praying for her. The Alpharetta parents have had to completely reorder their lives around the care of their younger daughter. They had to move in with Ruthie Raines’ parents, Joe and Nell Estes, to save money and have four more hands in the round-the-clock care Baby Raven needs. Yet through it all, Baby Raven has suffered all with an equanimity that can only come from her having known no other life but doctors, nurses and hospitals. In what has become a rare stay at home, she appears happy and flashes a haunting smile at anything or anybody that captures her attention. Yet she has endured much. Raven Nell Raines was born Dec. 10, 2015, with critical heart defects at Northside-Forsyth Hospital. She was quickly transported to the Sibley Heart Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. There she had to endure three openheart surgeries in the first four months of her life. Her grandmother Nell Estes said the first operation lasted seven hours. Complications set in requiring a second operation in March and a third the following day. Other problems have cropped up – digestive issues NELL ESTES and an infection Raven’s Grandmother were a setback. She also has spinal issues that will have to be corrected. But after five months in the hospital, Baby Raven finally was able to come home. But intermittent flare-ups have meant she has had to go back into Egleston about a half-dozen times already. “By the time she was 8 months old, Baby Raven had spent all but three

Baby Raven and mother Ruthie Raines share a happy moment. weeks of her life in the hospital,” said Grandmother Nell Estes. Now back at home, Baby Raven still has had round-the-clock care with medicines, her lungs have to be “stirred” periodically so that they remain clear. An external device is attached to her chest that gently keeps her lungs deflating enough to keep the air passages clear. It was in August that Egleston doctors discovered she has another problem inside her heart. It was a blow when the family got the word there would be need for another heart operation. This time it would require highly specialized surgery for Baby Raven – something doctors here had never attempted. So in December she will be flown to Boston Children’s Hospital for yet another open-heart surgery. Her parents will make the trip to Boston while 2-year-old sister Piper stays with her grandparents in Alpharetta.

By the time she was 8 months old, Baby Raven had spent all but three weeks of her life in the hospital.”

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Baby Raven submits patiently to having this lung machine “exercise” her lungs to ensure they remain clear. She needs this treatment several times during the day.

You can help • Contributions can be made online through YouCaring.org at https://www. youcaring.com/raven-nell-raines-502835. • Additionally there is the non-profit organization for tax deductible giving on Facebook at Intentional Legacy, LLC. The entire amount given (marked Raven in the memo line) is sent directly to Ruthie and Mike Raines. • There is a PayPal link on Facebook. • Checks can be mailed payable to Intentional Legacy, Inc, and mailed in care of Elizabeth Pease, 205 Nacoochee Dr., Woodstock, GA 30188. Her email contact is ElizabethPease@gmail.com. Giving is anonymous unless the contributors choose to share. • Gift cards, such as Visa, and store cards help with the significant gas and other expenses. Every contribution is appreciated. • Raven’s story is updated regularly onCaringBridge.org. Visit www. caringbridge.org/visit/PrayForBabyRaven

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The FAQs about the bond referendum What is a Bond Referendum? A bond referendum is a voting process that gives voters the power to decide if a municipality should be authorized to raise funds through the sale of bonds. A general obligation (G.O.) bond is a long-term borrowing option that pledges the city’s full faith and credit (taxing power) to repay the debt over a specific term. How much would the city issue in bonds? If citizens vote in favor of the bond financing question on the Nov. 8 ballot, the city will have the authority to issue up to $40 million in general obligation (G.O.) bonds. If approved, how quickly can the projects start? If the bond is approved by Johns Creek residents, the city would accelerate the construction schedule. Construction could begin on selected projects as early as mid-2017 with completion of all the identified projects expected within five years. What happens if the bond referendum does not pass? If the Parks Bond Referendum does not pass, the projects identified on the list and others in the Recreation and Parks Strategic Master Plan will still be addressed, but projects will be funded through the city’s General Fund and will compete with other city priorities including public safety and transportation. of organized sports would be diluted with the use of partner/user volunteer associations as they exist in the city’s baseball leagues. The Technology Park would have a dynamic plan, Hutmacher said. “It would be a linear park that would incorporate the existing water features. It would create open spaces and open fields and remain largely a passive park. Residents would have walking and biking paths,” he said. It will all be up to the voters. A lively turnout is expected with a presidential election and the city’s first parks bond referendum.

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Brown and Caldwell partners with ’Hooch Nature Center ATLANTA, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center recently announced that Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering and construction firm, will be a major sponsor of CNC to help further its mission of connecting people with nature. Brown and Caldwell’s Atlanta Design Center is the company’s regional headquarters for providing detailed design for projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Its design team includes engineers, designers, and construction professionals who provide environmental solutions. In addition, Brown and Caldwell’s Atlanta staff are dedicated to supporting the communities in Fulton County, having participated in numerous fundraising and community events, such as the Water Drop Dash and the Eco Challenge at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. For more about Brown and Caldwell, their mission and services, visit brownandcaldwell.com. For more about the Chattahoochee Nature Center, visit chattnaturecenter.org.

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Enjoy the city of Johns Creeks’ 10 Year Anniversary Celebration with performances by School of Rock, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, and Johns Creek and Centennial High School bands. There will also be food trucks, inflatables and a guest appearance by Miss Georgia 2016 Patricia Ford. The celebration will be Saturday, Nov. 5 from 5-8 p.m. at Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road. For more information and a full list of activities, visit johnscreekga.gov/10-year-celebration. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calednar.

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What: Enjoy a screening of “Reveal the Path,” an adventure film that contemplates what it means to live an inspired life, using the bicycle as a mechanism to explore, dream and discover. Ages 16 and up. When: Friday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $10 per ticket More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

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What: To help children remain safe, a certified car seat technician from Milton Police Department will be checking car seats for free. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107F, Milton More info and registration: 678-2422527 or pdinfo@cityofmiltonga.us

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What: Find out how to volunteer at and support Habitat for Humanity during this 30-minute volunteer information session. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 10:30-11 a.m. Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info and registration: vgibson@ habitat.org or 770-415-1650

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What: Quietly paddle along the Chattahoochee River, taking in the sounds of the river and its wildlife and enjoying the fall colors, cool breeze and warm sunshine. Ages 16 and up. When: Nov. 5, 4-7 p.m. and Nov. 6, 3-6 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for general public and $25 for members. More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

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What: Join the tour through the Autrey Mill Heritage Village and learn about what life would have been like for the farm families at the turn of the 18th century in Johns Creek. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More Info: autreymill.org or 678-3663511

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What: Learn all about growing fruit trees and shrubs for the winter. This free class by the North Fulton Master Gardeners will talk about selection, planting, pruning, disease and pest control, and harvesting. When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net or 678-297-6200

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What: The Alpharetta Library will be hosting a book sale. All proceeds will go toward supporting the library and its programs. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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What: Thirteen artists from the Brushwork Society of Atlanta will present their artwork in the 2016 exhibition. Enjoy a variety of paintings, including landscape, still life and figurative work. All are for sale. When: Nov. 1-Dec. 30 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: thebrushworksociety.com

GENESIS XXII ART SHOW

What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents “Genesis XXII,” an art show highlighting original fine art by their members. All art work will be available for sale during the show. When: Sept. 16-Nov. 5, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Bank of North Georgia, 10445 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATION

What: Expert glass blowers from Janke Studios will demonstrate the art of glass-blowing in their mobile studio and answer questions from the audience. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: artaroundroswell.com

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL

What: Nine local schools will collect canned food and create live builds that will be donated to local food banks after the competition. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-noon Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ candogoodfultonga

AUTREY MILL TOURS

What: Come support Medlock Bridge Elementary and local artists. Get holiday shopping done early and find unique and hand-crafted items. All community members welcome. Enter the raffle for a chance to win lots of prizes donated by local vendors. When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-2p.m. Where: Medlock Bridge Clubhouse, 10150 Groomsbridge Road, Johns Creek More info: sarahawk.skerl@gmail.com.

What: The Georgia Ensemble Theatre for Youth will present the story of Junie B. Jones’ first day of first grade. Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses, and all of Junie’s friends are changing. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org

ON THE VERGE, OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents On The Verge, or the Geography of Yearning. Part “Twilight Zone”, part “Back to the Future,” don’t miss this witty and whimsical safari through place and time. When: Nov. 5, 8 p.m.; Nov. 6, 2:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell More info: For tickets, visit get.org

WRITER’S WORKSHOP: “PLOTTING A COZY MYSTERY”

What: Enjoy a free writing class by author Deborah Malone. Malone will describe components of a cozy mystery: plotting, dialogue and point of view, choosing a setting, creating characters and editing. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: karen. swenson@fultoncountyga.gov

CAST MATH TUTORING

What: Tutors will provide math instruction for children in grades K-12. Participants are encouraged to bring an assignment or a topic they are struggling with. No registration required. When: Sunday, Nov. 6, 2-4 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

What: Explore stories from around the world, and stay for some crafts. Ages 5-8. Free and open to the public. When: Monday, Nov. 7, 4:15-5 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

FAMILY STORYTIME: STORIES FOR SHORTIES

What: Enjoy a participatory story time to include stories, finger plays and songs. Features an art project with My Clayground. Birth through age 5. Free. When: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10:30-11 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4402

CHESS CLUB

What: Club members will learn strategies, game variations and have the opportunity to participate in a tournament. Ages 5-13. Registration is not required. When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

SMALL, SMALL WORLD

What: Kids will journey to far-off locales where they learn about children around the world through music, movement, art and literature. Ages 2-4. Free. When: Thursday, Nov. 10, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: ELEGANT ELF MARKETPLACE

What: The 6th annual Elegant Elf Marketplace returns with over 85 carefully selected local and regional vendors, student performances from local schools, authors and a fashion show. When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lake Forest Elementary School, 5920 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringssociety.org

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Delayed Harvest Trout Season begins There’s great news for Georgia’s trout fishing enthusiasts this week – the state’s Delayed Harvest trout season is now open. Running Nov. STEVE HUDSON 1-May 14 on Get Outside Georgia, sections of five Chattahoochee Media Group Georgia streams, the Delayed Harvest season gives trout fishing enthusiasts a unique opportunity to enjoy fishing for trout during the colder months of late fall, winter and early spring. “Delayed Harvest” is a special fisheries program under which selected part of five Georgia streams are managed under a special set of regulations. “DH” waters, as they’re known, are too warm for trout in the summertime. But from Nov. 1 through May 14, those same waters become cool enough to provide good trout habitat. During those months, they’re managed under a set of special regulations designed to provide good trout fishing through winter and early spring. Georgia’s Delayed Harvest program currently includes portions of five streams: • Amicalola Creek, from Steele Bridge Road (County Road 192) downstream to the Georgia Highway 53 bridge • Chattahoochee River, from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to U.S. 41 • Chattooga River, (Rabun County) from the mouth of Reed Creek downstream to the Georgia 28 bridge • Smith Creek, in Unicoi State Park from below the Unicoi Lake dam downstream to the park boundary • Toccoa River, from 0.4 miles above Shallowford Bridge upstream to a point 450 feet upstream of the Sandy Bottom Canoe Access. To help maintain the quality of the fishing in these streams, a set of special regulations applies to Delayed Harvest waters during the “DH” season. You can find complete info at georgiawildlife.com, but here’s a summary of what the DH regulations require: • Artificials only baits. That means no worms, crickets, Powerbait-type bait, or other natural “digestible” baits. • Strict catch-and-release. All fish caught must be immediately re-

The Delayed Harvest trout season is now open at Amicalola Creek as well as other places around Georgia. turned to the water. • Only single-hook lures can be used. In other words, lures with treble hooks are not permitted. However, it’s okay to use “dropper” rigs when fly fishing as long as each individual lure has only a single hook. Delayed Harvest water is open to spin fishing as well as fly fishing as long as each lure has only a single hook. If you’re using a spinning rod, try a Roostertail, a Mepps Spinner, or a white curly-tailed grub-and-jig. Fly fishers should do well with egg imitations such as Y2Ks or pink Sucker Spawn flies, with San Juan Worms, or with bright and flashy streamers (minnow imitations) such as Woolly Buggers, the Rolex fly or the Hudson Streamer. DH waters offer a great opportunity to hone your trout fishing skills. They’re also excellent places to take young anglers and introduce them to trout fishing.

And, as in years past, there will be opportunities to personally get involved in the DH program too. These come in the form of several volunteer-assisted stocking days where volunteers help DNR fisheries personnel stock trout in some of the less-accessible parts of several DH streams. I’ll be letting you know as these come up on the calendar. They’re a ton of fun! Learn more about each of Georgia’s great Delayed Harvest trout streams in Steve Hudson’s comprehensive 84-page book entitled “Georgia Delayed Harvest Trout Guide.” Packed with info on access and tactics for each of Georgia’s DH streams, it’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon, or direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com

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Baby Boomers - Could an active adult community be right for you? By Ann Jensen Ann.Jensen@HarryNorman.com You’ve probably seen more and more advertising for Active Adult Communities over the past few years and wondered if this could be the right “next step” for

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Bend for over 30 years and raised our family there. While we loved our home, the regular exterior and the interior maintenance required for the upkeep of the property became burdensome. Did we really retire to spend our time doing home maintenance? Our retirement “vision” included golf, travel to great places, and spontaneous day adventures – not mowing, edging, weeding, caulking, painting and waiting for workmen. In 2010, I sold a home to a client in Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The floor plans in BJC were designed with the 55+ group in mind: master suites on the main level; step-less entry from the garage; wider doorways; and vanities and commodes at adult height. New materials in windows, doors and insulation keep energy costs low. But, for us, this move was about more than “bricks and mortar.” Community is an important ingredient at this stage of life, and that is what we’ve found at BJC. Residents have common backgrounds – most are retired (or almost retired) professionals: doctors, lawyers, corporate business, small business, entrepreneurs, professors, teachers, etc. And, people are home during the day. The neighborhood does not empty out at 8 am. If a neighbor needs a helping hand, others are home and happy to help. Getting a group together for lunch or an outing is easy – people are home. There are also planned activities – like our monthly community dinner. This is hosted at our gorgeous clubhouse and a great forum to meet new people. There are smaller interest groups for dinner clubs, book clubs, poker, watercolor, Bible study, etc. Join or don’t join – it is up to you. The neighborhood is gated and

completely fenced around the perimeter, the ultimate in “lock and go” living. The HOA maintains all yards (front and back). Pruning, pine straw, mowing, edging, sidewalks, common areas and the exteriJENSEN ors of the Villa homes are managed by the HOA/COA. Our amenities at BJC are unparalleled. We have a gorgeous pool, two lighted tennis courts that are also lined for pickle ball, a nature trail, and a community garden for those “farm to table” veggies. The Clubhouse hosts many of our parties. It is available for private rental and has an exercise facility. Brookhaven at Johns Creek is well located near Emory/Johns Creek Hospital, medical offices, shopping, movies and restaurants. There are 10 golf/country clubs within 4 miles. Lastly, many residents have moved here to be closer to grandchildren and that’s great. But remember, that as the grandkids get older and into their own activities, friends, school and schedules, you’ll want to have your own network of friends for activities and outings. I wish there had been a community like this for my own parents when they moved to Atlanta 35 years ago to be closer to their grandchildren. My parents moved ¼ mile from me and for the next 35 years, I was their primary interface for social interaction. Being close to grandkids is wonderful, but nurturing your own life is just as important – you’ve EARNED it! Come check us out on Sunday, November 6th from 2pm – 4 pm at our OPEN HOUSE.

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Alpharetta gathering objects for history museum Group seeks artifacts for post-1970s to put in City Hall’s new History Room By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Many of the some 62,000 residents who live in Alpharetta today know little of the town before it became a thriving tech city. Fewer still know about the area before March, 23, 1858, when Alpharetta became incorporated and made the county seat of Milton County. That is going to change with the help of some dedicated people who want people to know the history of the city and the county that spawned the metropolis we know today. Alpharetta Councilman Donald Mitchell and local historian Connie Mashburn both have an abiding interest in exploring and preserving Alpharetta’s history. They are part of a committee of equally concerned residents who are working to ensure the people who have come to Alpharetta and those yet to come will have an understanding of its past and its roots. Mashburn and Mitchell met at City Hall to explain their plans and to make a request of area residents.

Do you wish to donate to the History Room? A special call is going out for items in the 1960s thru 1980 for computers or computer parts, photos of openings or groundbreakings or other mementos of that era. People who would like to donate or loan items to the Alpharetta History Room may contact any of the following for details: • City Clerk Coty Thigpen: 678297-6003 • City Councilman Donald Mitchell: 770-712-2290 • Historical Society Member Connie Mashburn: 770-265-3862

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Donald Mitchell, left, and Connie Mashburn hold up two of the artifacts that will be on display. Mitchell is holding parts of a moonshine still and Mashburn holds a sample of locally made stoneware. “Alpharetta has a rich history going back hundreds of years with the Cherokee Nation,” Mitchell said. “We are collecting artifacts for the Alpharetta

History Room which will be located in City Hall.” The room of about 200 square feet will contain a timeline beginning with

the Cherokee Era and present six eras in all. It will be known as the Alpharetta & Old Milton County Museum. The museum committee has been collecting artifacts for the museum for months and has a number of them, such as a spinning wheel, ox yoke and

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Madge Winters of Alpharetta celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 10. The celebration was given by her daughter, Linda Westbrooks, and her son, Lonnie Winters. Many friends and family members attended, including her grandsons, granddaughter and great grandchildren. Madge Winters was married to Cleburn Winters, who passed in 1980 along with eldest son, Jack Jones.

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St. Benedict Holiday Bazaar set for Nov.5 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The St. Benedict Holiday Bazaar will return for the 13th time, Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 11405 Parsons Road in Johns Creek. This year, a preview party the night before, Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will offer an opportunity to purchase items in advance. The bazaar, presented by the St. Benedict Women’s Guild, features over 40 different regional artisans who have created special pieces just for the event. All items are handmade. Bazaar proceeds go to North Fulton charities, which the Women’s Guild has supported for many years. Buyers can select from jewelry, art, gift items, olive oils, food, religious collectibles and more. The Guild’s homemade baked goods are not to be missed and sell out early. For more information, visit stbenedict.net or call 770-442-5903.

School teams collect food for charity NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce along with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood architecture and engineering firm will host the fifth Annual Can Do Good live build event at North Point Mall Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.–noon. The Chamber encourages the community to come to the event and support the competing teams. This event, started in 2012, combines a friendly and creative competition among local high school teams with a charitable cause, collecting food for a local food bank. To learn more about Can Do Good North Fulton, visit facebook.com/candogoodfultonga.

JC Rotary’s ‘Southern Charms’ benefits TurningPoint Rehabilition JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— It was an afternoon of “High Style, High Tea, & High Hopes” as the Rotary Club of Johns Creek – North Fulton’s presented the Southern Charms Classic Car & Fashion Show Oct. 2 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The second annual event raised awareness and funds for TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, a non-profit organization that provides specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation for women with breast cancer. Nearly 200 attendees watched models walk the runway in the latest fashions by Tootsies, Guffey’s of Atlanta and Calypso St. Barth. The Classic Car Show featured vehicles by Bentley, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, and many others. “We are so thankful to all who attended this wonderful community event,” said Nicole Lawson, president of the Rotary Club of Johns Creek. “Through the community’s support, we’re able to bring awareness and raise funds for a very deserving organization.”

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Mari’s Cucina fundraiser fights abuse, cancer Wine, dancing and mangia JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Enjoy the very best authentic New York Sicilian Italian that Johns Creek has to offer, an evening of dinner and dancing and tasting wines that are simply molto dilizioso. The Autumn Under the Stars event is all about benefitting Rachel’s Rest, an Atlanta nonprofit division of Crossroads Center for Christian Ministries, Inc. Racheal’s Rest offers private counseling and five-day restorative retreat programs designed to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of survivors of sexual or violent abuse. Mari’s Cucina Executive Chef has also selected 7 flights of wine to take you on a flavorful “Tour of Italy” and paired each wine with a small plate to bring out the exquisite flavors. In addition to supporting Racheal’s Rest at the event, selected house wines and receiving wines for the evening will provide a portion of proceeds to breast cancer research.

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Alpharetta opens talks on performing arts center City raises subject as first step in pursuing private partnership By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Barely six months after dirt was turned for a $112 million hotel/conference center, Mayor David Belle Isle has a new project. Now he has floated a plan before the City Council to explore development of a performing arts center. The announcement continues a stream of cultural and commercial ventures the city has engineered over the past five years, reshaping its image beyond an affluent residential suburb to a mecca for high-tech businesses and their workforce. In addition to the conference center, the city recently adopted architectural designs on a $2.8 million arts center in the former Fulton County Library branch on Canton Street. “We know we need different blocks, different pieces to come together to make a successful downtown,” Belle Isle said at the Oct. 24 City Council meeting. “One of the blocks that I think we need to figure out at some point in the future is the cultural arts piece of it.”

The city already has a feasibility study which details some of the costs and funding mechanisms it could pursue to bring a performing arts center to the city. That study carried a price tag of $51,000 and was co-funded evenly by the city and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. The project, as detailed in the agenda item, calls for a 1,400-seat fully equipped theater with stage, proscenium (stage area in front of the curtain), fly loft and orchestra pit. It is envisioned the performing arts center would be owned by a nonprofit and would be in a walkable, pedestrianfriendly area of the city with adequate parking nearby. Belle Isle told the council he would like to merely introduce the idea as a workshop item just to get a discussion going and to gauge interest. The agenda item proposed that the city issue an indication of interest (IOI), inviting businesses and other parties to contact the city if they would be willing to discuss a partnership in developing a performing arts center.

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Roswell crushes Woodstock for second straight year Hornets win 59-7, still unbeaten By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Not many Woodstock fans made the visit to Ray Manus stadium last Friday to watch the Wolverines take on Roswell. Perhaps they feared another repeat of last year’s thrashing, where Roswell set school records for points in a game and margin of victory as Roswell won 69-7. For the Woodstock fans who chose to stay home, perhaps they made the right decision. Roswell (9-0, 4-0) crushed the Wolverines (5-4, 2-2) for a second straight year, starting fast and cruising to a 59-7 win to set up a region championship deciding game against Cherokee this Friday. Roswell accumulated 526 total yards in the win, 450 of them coming in the first half. Quarterback Malik Willis was 10-14 passing for 189 yards and rushed for 113 yard with five total touchdowns in just two quarters played. Sheldon Evans, who also sat out the second half due to Roswell’s

52-0 lead at halftime, averaged 18.4 yards per rush on his way to 129 yards and a touchdown. Roswell completed passes to eight different receivers for 244 yards. Meanwhile, Roswell’s defense shut out Woodstock’s fast, high-scoring offense until late in the game with Roswell’s defensive second-team on the field. Woodstock entered the game averaging over 400 yards per game but was held to just 204 total yards on 61 plays. “Woodstock plays as fast as anyone we play, including the non-region opponents, and the defense did a great job,” said Roswell head coach John Ford. “They put up a bunch of points, they throw the ball all over the place, they get a lot of people involved in the offense but Coach Gilstrap (Roswell’s defensive coordinator) did a great job with the game plan, and the kids came out and played very well.” Ford said a focus for his team heading into the game was to start fast, and his team did just that. The Hornets scored three touchdowns on their first four offensive possessions while forcing three three-and-outs and a fumble on Woodstock’s opening four possessions. Malik Willis opened the scoring for Roswell with a 64-yard touchdown rush

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BT volleyball wins state championship Titans capture third straight state championship By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. — Blessed Trinity head volleyball coach Paul Stevens said the realization that his Titans are state champions for the third year in a row has yet to hit him. “It’s still a bit surreal,” said Stevens. Blessed Trinity won its third consecutive state championship, and fourth in five years, last Saturday over Woodward Academy in three sets (25-22, 29-27, 25-22) at Marietta High School. Though the Titans contended with playing in a new classification (4A) as well as a new region, BT showed no signs of trouble playing up in class, finishing a memorable year with a 55-9 record. It took just three sets against Woodward for the Titans to earn the state championship, though all sets were close, as Woodward continually fought back late in each set. After taking the first set, BT appeared to have won the second set when the Titans were called for a fourth contact. That is when Stevens said his team’s experience and ability to respond showed. “That was a tough one,” said Stevens, who was already heading for the locker room when he was informed of the call. “We teach the girls that sometimes calls aren’t going to go your way and you can’t control that, you just have to respond. How to respond late in

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championship. With the win, the Titans’ memorable season came to an end, and for the two seniors on the team, Morgan Stalcup and Kristen Glowacki, the end to their playing days with another state title. “There are so few athletes in high school sports that are able to go out on top,” said Stevens. “When you put in that kind of work and that kind of effort, to be able to go out on top is indescribable. These two seniors in particular were very special to me. Absolutely class-act individuals. You won’t find two nicer, harder-working, genuine or nicer people, so I’m thrilled for them.” Stevens said this year’s team came together in a special way. “The chemistry this year was fabulous. The girls really love one another,

and they really gelled as a unit. It took us a few weeks to find out who we are and to get our lineup and offensive scheme together, but sometime in September things just clicked. Our first 32 matches we were 24-8 — which is good — but in our last 32 we went 31-1.” Stevens said in a season with 64 matches, there were so many memorable moments, but what he will take away most from this season is the special group of athletes he was able to lead this season. “This was just such a fun group. There was not a day this entire season where I did not look forward to going to practice or a match. It was such a great group of girls in regards to effort, attitude and spirit and it was an absolute joy to coach this team.”

Alpharetta volleyball finishes season as state runner-up Raiders fall to Harrison in 6A state championship game By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta volleyball came up just short of a state championship last Saturday as the Raiders fell to Harrison in four sets in the Class 6A state championship game at Marietta High School. The Raiders opened the first set with a dominating 25-12 win, but Harrison would capture the next three sets

which were decided by just six points, the lowest possible win margin for three sets. The Raiders led 23-21 in the second set before the Hoyas tied it at 23. Alpharetta used a block to earn a set point, but the Hoyas would get a block and two Alpharetta returns out of bounds to capture the second set 26-24. Once again, Alpharetta led late in the third set, 23-20, but the Hoyas went on a 5-0 run to end the set in its favor. The fourth set would feature both teams taking slim leads throughout, but the Hoyas once again were able to

secure points when it mattered most, taking the final set 25-23. Though their season ended in disappointing fashion, it was still a memorable season for the Raiders who compiled a 44-3 overall record and captured the Region 7-AAAAAA championship. The Raiders’ only losses came to two of the top teams in the state, Harrison and Columbus, as well as Chattahoochee, the Raiders only region loss of the season. Senior Destiny Stewart ended the season with 585 kills, averaging 5.3

a set. Fellow senior Halle Wong led the Raiders in assists with 654 and accumulated a 97.7 percent serving percentage. Junior Amara Anderson compiled a 98.1 percent serving percentage with 67 aces, second only to Jenna Seides’ 79 aces. Freshman Nina Williams made a huge impact defensively for the Raiders’ leading the team in blocks with 115. The Raiders will graduate six seniors but will return standouts such as Williams, Anderson, Seides and Maya Rodgers.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- St. Francis senior Maya Dodson, the No. 11 girls basketball recruit in the country according to ESPN, had plenty of choices as to where she would continue her basketball career at the collegiate level. Her top three choices were the powerhouses of Stanford, Notre Dame and Tennessee, three of the best programs in the nation who have a combined 11 national championships. In the end, Dodson chose the west coast, committing to Stanford through a video posted to social media outlets last week. On her decision, Dodson said academics played a crucial role in her selection. “My top three were all great basketball schools but the thing that put Stanford on the top was academics. Academics is number one” she said. “My parents have always told me that so I believed that Stanford would be the best fit for me academically and I thought I would be happiest there.” “I remember watching Stanford when I was younger and I always thought it would be an awesome school to go to.” When asked of her goals at Stanford, the seemingly obvious answer of

winning a national championship was not uttered. Rather, Dodson said she hopes to take the experience and opportunity to “grow as a person.” “I hope to learn new things, be open to anything, and to set goals to be successful.” Before she joins one of the top women’s NCAA programs, Dodson still has a year left with one of the top teams in Georgia at St. Francis. A 6-foot-3 winger, Dodson has led the Lady Knights to two state championships and was selected to play for USA Basketball’s U17 team this summer for the FIBA Women’s World Championships. Dodson and the Lady Knights will be seeking a third consecutive state championship in Class A and fourth straight appearance in the state championship game. Dodson said the goal for this season will not only be a state championship, but an undefeated season. “We want to try to improve, we are hoping to maybe go undefeated. If we work hard I think we can go back [to the state championship] and hopefully win it again.” Dodson said she expects to continue be viewed as a leader on the team in the coming season. “I’ve been with coach Kennedy for three years now and I know what she expects and she wants us to do. So, I’m just helping my teammates get into the process so we are all on the same page.” Dodson and St. Francis will begin the regular season Nov. 18.

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