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Bodker still has voters’ confidence Despite bitter campaign, mayor gets 3rd term; Zaprowski wins, Richardson-Davenport runoff

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com

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Mayor Mike Bodker, right, easily won re-election despite a nasty campaign. Behind him on election night, from left, are runoff candidate Cori Davenport, re-elected Councilwoman Kelly Stewart and newly elected Councilman Lenny Zaprowski.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek elections hardly raised a ripple through the city, but the 2013 elections have had just about everything.

Perhaps the two most popular councilmembers – Mayor Mike Bodker and former Councilwoman Bev Miller – squared off in an intense battle, while two newcomers took on longtime incumbents Randall Jackson and Karen Richardson.

Dr. Lenny Zaprowski hand-

ily defeated Johnson with nearly 68 percent of the vote.

Johnson, who was the most vocal critic of Bodker during the campaign, apparently suffered the most severe backlash.

Meanwhile, Zaprowski’s folksy, “Oh shucks, I’m just glad to be here” campaign style drew voters to him.

Richardson hung on in the only three-way race to force a runoff election in three weeks scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Five members of the City

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CULTURE SHOCK »

Neighborhood protests funeral home zoned next door Asian residents call it religious issue

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Nov. 5 Johns Creek Planning Commission was packed with residents flourishing signs to show their displeasure about the funeral home rezoning that would place it next door to their Bell Road subdivision.

Wages Funeral Home wants to build a funeral home on 2.2 acres at the southeast corner of Bell Road and Medlock Bridge Road. The property is

already zoned Commercial (C-1) and a funeral home is an approved use under the city’s zoning code.

The company is applying for an additional curb cut Bell Road that would be farther east from the intersection with Medlock. The associated driveway with the funeral home would be outside the 75-foot impervious surface buffer of the stream east of the property.

Residents of The Reserve at Foxdale protested the rezoning

based on cultural and religious reasons as well as concerns of flooding from the impervious footprint of the funeral home, parking lot and driveway.

Gulil Gulve, a resident of The Reserve at Foxdale, as a Hindu, said that a funeral home in such close proximity of their homes – there is a large Indian and Asian community living in the subdivision – would be unthinkable.

“It is considered impure for a Hindu to live next door to a funeral home,” Gulve said.

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Residents at the Johns Creek Planning Commission show their displeasure with the funeral home planned next to their subdivision.

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MILTON, Ga. – A man accused of running down a Sandy Springs police officer Oct. 28 has been linked to a series of crimes in Milton.

Collin Lee Daves, 18, of Sandy Springs, was arrested

by Sandy Springs Police Oct. 28 after he allegedly tried to run down one of their officers and drove a stolen car into two police vehicles. During that incident, Daves was shot in the leg by an officer.

He was taken to a nearby

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

DUI arrests ►► Theodore Carl Low III, 36,

of Broadwell Road, Milton, was arrested Oct. 20 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► John Ruell Grant, 54, of Kennesaw was arrested Oct. 20 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Victor James Sansone, 67, of Irving, Texas, was arrested Oct. 20 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Beau A. Miears, 21, of Deer Trail, Milton, was arrested Oct. 20 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Gregory Kent Saunders, 58, of Jade Cove Circle, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 20 on Canton Street in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Stacy Lynn Cendrowski, 36, of Sandy Springs was arrested Oct. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, follow-

hospital and then transferred to Fulton County Jail. In processing, Sandy Springs detectives recognized Daves from a lookout posted by Milton detectives earlier in the month.

On Oct. 10, a concerned resident alerted Milton officers to a suspicious vehicle parked near the clubhouse of the Hermitage neighborhood off Cogburn Road. Investigators found the car had been reported stolen out of Sandy Springs.

Detectives began compiling reports and suspected the same person was likely responsible for the recovered stolen car and a report of a stolen car just five days earlier in the same neighborhood.

Compounding this belief were a rash of entering auto reports filed just a few days prior in the immediate area. In the recovered vehicle from Sandy Springs, detectives found items belonging to one of the entering auto victims from Milton.

ing too closely and headlight requirements. ►► Mark Thomas Lange, 24, of Falls Ridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 25 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Michael Corey O’Brien, 22, of Branham Fields Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Oct. 26 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Stephen John Spear, 42, of Strickland Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 22 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and impeding traffic. ►► Marco Salazar-Onofre, 31, of Suwanee was arrested Oct. 26 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Israel Nathaniel Lopez, 20, of Norcross was arrested Oct. 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, expired license and no insurance.

was arrested Oct. 26 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. ►► Craig Davant Young, 50, of Tucker was arrested Oct. 26 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. ►► Meguel Antonio Davis, 36, of Sparta was arrested Oct. 24 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and window tint violation. ►► Diona Lauchelle Hayslett, 21, of Collingwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 25 on Itaska Walk in Milton for possession of marijuana and seat belt violation. ►► Sean Wyatt Olliffe, 20, of Laurian Park Drive, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 27 on Crabapple Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, drugs not kept in original container, possession of drug-related items and speeding. ►► Javan Monte Adams Jr., 22, of Tree Ridge Parkway, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 30 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, suspended license and wanted person.

Drug arrests ►► Michael Rivera, 46, of

Snellville was arrested Oct. 21 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and display of license plate. ►► Amy Renae Young, 42, of Academy Street, Alpharetta,

Sandy Springs Police then recovered video from a gas station of Daves allegedly driving the stolen car.

Bradshaw subsequently DAVES charged Daves with one count of theft of a motor vehicle and three counts of entering autos. He is also charged with aggravated assault, obstruction, criminal damage and theft by receiving stolen property.

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Drivers concerned over road rage JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two conflicting stories confuse a case of road rage.

One caller told 911 that on Oct. 21, she was driving on McGinnis Ferry Road and turned westbound onto Sargent Road. When the road turned from two lanes into one, the caller said a car aggressively cut her off. Telling police she wanted to speak with the driver, she began following him and flashing her lights. The suspect car turned onto Barton Place and stopped.

The caller also stopped and got out of her car to yell at the driver. The suspect car then drove again, turned around and the driver allegedly pointed a pistol at her and drove off.

At the same time, police received a call from a driver who said he was being followed by someone flashing their lights at him. Upon questioning the

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Tip leads to arrest of 2 for prowling Possibly related to entering auto ROSWELL, Ga. – Two Roswell men were arrested after they were allegedly spotted by a Martin’s Landing resident Nov. 4 rummaging through her car.

The victim reported she saw a young man standing at her car, rummaging through WILBURN her trunk at 3:30 a.m. in the Martin’s Landing neighborhood. The vehicle was parked in her driveway. She called 911 and yelled at the suspect, who ran away.

The victim’s 33-year-old son got into his car and searched the area for the susMYERS pect. He found someone MCKINNEY matching the description, Dequan Myers-McKinney, 21, of Canyon Point Circle, Roswell, who was walking through the neighborhood.

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chargers and multiple ID cards, including Social Security cards, driver’s licenses and credit cards all belonging to different people.

According to Roswell Police Spokeswoman Lisa Holland, police suspect the items were stolen from vehicles in the neighborhood over the past month.

Myers-McKinney was arrested for loitering and prowling, however more charges may be added. A second suspect was found in the area riding a bike. Malcolm Abdul Wilburn, 18, of Sheringham Court, Roswell, was a friend of Myers-McKinney. He was found to have a ski mask and gloves in his possession. He was charged with loitering and prowling and obstruction.

Because neither man could be conclusively connected to breaking into the victim’s car, charges of entering auto have not been filed. Holland said calling 911 is the best option when seeing suspicious activity. “We keep trying to promote calling 911,” Holland said.

“People who live in these neighborhoods know these neighborhoods. They know their neighbors.

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However she cautioned against following suspects. “[The victim’s son] didn’t try to apprehend the guy,” she said. “He followed at a distance and called 911. He didn’t get involved and have a physical altercation with him.”

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Showing their support at Bodker’s campaign headquarters election night are state Sen. John Albers, Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones and state Sen. Brandon Beach.

Election: Continued from Page 1 Council voted to initiate an investigation of the mayor for alleged improprieties, but the move has proved to be hugely unpopular with voters and has almost completely backfired.

If Richardson can salvage the runoff, she will be the only incumbent returning besides the mayor and Councilwoman Kelly Stewart, who ran unopposed.

Election night at the Rivermont Country Club, Stewart said the election issues were clear-cut.

“Johns Creek has spoken loudly. And what they said was they wanted to be represented and not ruled,” Stewart said.

Zaprowski is new to politics, but won by the largest margin. He said he was humbled to have been chosen by his neighbors.

“What we want to do now is bring unity and progress to the city,” Zaprowski said.

“It’s a big honor to be chosen for this.”

Bodker spoke after the returns were in.

He told his supporters that he was thankful for their support.

“You guys really lifted us up. And this city came out,” Bodker said. “It’s been an interesting race. I’ve never heard so much about my life – but you all have.”

Bodker also wanted to thank the many elected officials who stuck by him during the campaign when the cloud of the inves-

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Jan Jones, left, Wayne Carrel and Stephanie Endres chart the election results on election night.

tigation hung over him.

“At a time like that, the prudent politician would keep clear of someone who could hurt his reputation by association. I had many friends who did not,” Bodker said.

And indeed, many of them were at campaign headquarters that night. Sens.

Brandon Beach and John Albers, Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones and Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann made personal appearances of support.

Also supporting Bodker, but not there at campaign night, were Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens and state Rep. Lynne Riley.

“I tried to run a campaign with composure and grace. I had the opportunity to hear what the community wants. It is time for the negativity to end and the healing to begin,” he said.

Bodker pledged to focus on what is best for Johns Creek, to improve the city’s quality of life. This means resurfacing roads, improving the city’s parks and growing the city’s business community.

The centerpiece for all of this will be a new city center.

“I don’t know what it will look like or where it will be. But it will be a place of entertainment and excitement for the citizens to gather as well as attract visitors from other cities,” Bodker said.

“It will be a unique statement of what makes our city great.”

Hausmann said the atmosphere that evening was rejuvenating after all the negativity of the campaign.

JC Election Results Mayor’s race Mike Bodker – 57.52 percent, 3,436 votes Bev Miller – 42.02 percent, 2,510 votes Post 1 Randall Johnson – 31.83 percent, 1,848 votes Lenny Zaprowski – 67.74 percent, 3,947 votes Post 3 *Karen Richardson – 31.44 percent, 1,833 votes *Cori Davenport – 45.68 percent, 2,677 votes Nancy Reinecke – 22.59 percent, 1,337 votes *Runoff “It reminds me of when this city started seven years ago,” she said. “I think the people have spoken. They did not like what’s happened the last six to eight months.

Jones echoed those feelings. She said she was in this very room at Rivermont Country Club helping to draw the lines for a new city, and was now seeing a renewal of that city.

“There was a clear choice in this election, and the city has made it,” Jones said.

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Zoning: Continued from Page 1 “After we attend a funeral we must shower and have our clothes cleaned.

“Also there is the adverse traffic impact of 30 or 40 cars in a funeral [procession] trying to get on Medlock Road. That would stop traffic on a road that is busy all the time, and has a lot of school buses on Bell Road.”

The Reserve Homeowner Association President Ron Brodie also spoke against the funeral home use. He said property values would be affected by a business next door that uses toxic chemicals

involved in embalming.

Brodie was also concerned about the disposal of human tissue on the premises and the possible cremation of bodies.

“We have a lot of Asians in our community who will not live next door to a funeral home. The sale of numerous homes in [The Reserve] would bring down our home values,” Brodie said.

“The idea of creating the city of Johns Creek was to increase the quality of life for its citizens. That has not happened. The traffic is worse. The city wants to build more commercial [development], which just brings more traffic. That is not why we incorporated.”

Resident Robert Fisher said the topography of the prop-

Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com | Recycled paper erty slopes southwest. With the clear-cutting of trees and the impervious surface of the funeral home and parking lot, it would create a large amount of runoff that the stream would not always be able to handle.

“Right now, it is forested with tall trees and the water stops there.

There is only a 4-foot pipe for the intake of the stream to Sugar Mill. To clear-cut the property and compact the parking lot will cause flooding.

There are 55 inches of rain in Johns Creek annually,” Fisher said.

“There needs to be an engineering analysis,” he said.

Planning Commission Chairman Steve Broadbent said he must remind the resi-

We have a lot of Asians in our community who will not live next door to a funeral home. The sale of numerous homes in [The Reserve] would bring down our home values.”

RON BRODIE The Reserve Homeowner Association President

dents that a funeral home is an approved use for the property as it is currently zoned.

The request is to move the curb cut to the east end of the property.

“If they wanted to build the driveway on the west end, they would not even have to come before this body,” Broadbent said. “The property is zoned OI (office – Institutional) The architect for the proposed development pointed out in rebuttal that the funeral home represented a less intense use of the property than most other uses. It would have only around 20 cars on the property during funerals.

Staff recommended approval of the driveway as the preferred curb cut to the property. Planning Commission recommended approval 4-2. Broadbent and Planning Commissioner Emmett Shaffer

opposed it on the grounds of uncertainty about the effects of water runoff.

After the meeting, the residents were still angry and concerned about the idea of a funeral home next door.

“A Hindu should not live within sight of a funeral home.

I will see it from my backyard,” said Gulve. “As Hindus, we cannot consider this.”

Chinese residents also have cultural and religious taboos about living near a funeral home.

Kefeng Chen said he had lived in his house 17 years, but if the funeral home is built he will have to move.

“There is no doubt about that. I will move from my house,” he said.

Opponents say they have 421 signatures to a petition opposing the funeral home and will soon have more online.

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52-acre mixed-use project set at Bell-McGinnis Jolly to build gated community

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Developer Warren Jolly wants to build a 53-acre mixed-use project at the southeast section of McGinnis Ferry and Bell roads that will consist of 116 singlefamily homes, 124 townhouses and 85,000 square feet of office and commercial space.

The project received unanimous support Nov.5 of the Planning Commission and planning staff. It will appear before City Council at the Nov. 19 council meeting.

Jolly’s development company, The Providence Group, is already building 646 homes on 224 acres on the south end of Bell Road in a development called Bellmoore that was approved last spring.

Jolly proposes to leave 31 percent (16 acres) as open space, more than the required amount. The project will have one access point to the gated community off Bell Road and two more access points on McGinnis Ferry for the commercial, townhouses and a second entrance to the gated community.

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This lawsuit has been put in abeyance by agreement of all parties pending the outcome of this rezoning request.

The commercial section of the project will align along the south side of McGinnis Road across the street from the Publix shopping center. The townhouse community will be behind the commercial.

The single-family, twostory homes will be on the east side of Bell Road. It will be a swim-tennis community with clubhouse. One portion of the homes will be front-entry with front and back yards.

A second portion of singlefamily homes will have garages in the rear and an alley. These will have small front yards and rear and side yards as well.

The two products will sell in the $450,000s and $350,000s respectively and range from 2,500 square feet to 5,000 square feet.

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Concerns were raised at the Planning Commission meeting about more school overcrowding and more traffic on Bell and McGinnis Ferry. Jolly answered that by saying the products he would be selling would have only about 20 percent of homes with children.

“Our traffic generates fewer cars than what the property is actually zoned for,” he said.

Taking the aggregate 52 acres, Jolly said the density of the single-family development is 2.22 homes per acre while the 124 townhouse units are at 2.37 units per acre.

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Magnet school options explored Fulton officals go north for inspiration

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – A glimpse into the future of the Fulton County School System could include a series of magnet schools drawing students to specialized curriculums, or a school bus system that mimics a city bus route with numerous stops.

As options for K-12 education expand each year through charter, private and parochial

schools, public schools are being pressed to offer programs that attract students – and parents. It sometimes comes down to marketing, say school officials.

“We are [committed to] the idea of choice and giving parents and the community options in education,” said Fulton Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa. “Some parents want their kids focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) or the arts, and we have to find ways to meet those needs.”

The move two years ago to charter system status for Fulton Schools was the first rung on the ladder. Local schools now have options for flexibility and customization within their curriculum by being freed from many of the state mandates that potentially stifle creativity.

On Oct. 30, members of the Fulton County Board of Education and central office staff visited Charlotte (N.C.)Mecklenburg Schools to view a dozen magnet schools in the system. Beginning in the 1990s, the large North Carolina system began developing magnet schools to deal with declining enrollments and a

more integrated school population.

Today, about 30 of the system’s 165 schools offer magnet programs, enrolling about 20 percent of their students to schools that offer such themes as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, world languages, military leadership and others.

It was a homecoming of sorts for Avossa, who came to Fulton Schools in 2011 from Charlotte-Mecklenburg after serving as the district’s chief strategy officer.

He explained the purpose for the visit from the Fulton contingent was not a sales call for a particular program, but more of an exploration into options.

“I did not want to focus on what [board members] liked or did not like about each school, but to think differently about the choices and options for our own community,” said Avossa.

For the board members, the experience was beneficial.

“Every school was unique, and a common thread was their emphasis on staff development,” said Fulton Board President Linda Schultz of Roswell, who visited a STEM, language academy and early years IB schools. “I would like

the [Fulton] school system to offer additional magnet options for students, and look forward to a board discussion on the topic.”

Julia Bernath, whose district covers Roswell and Sandy Springs, also found value in the visit.

“I found it very exciting to learn about different delivery models and methods in which CMS district is offering choice across their district,” said Bernath.

“The trip provided a lot of food for thought as we continue on our charter system journey.”

Avossa said the school board will discuss the concepts this month and determine the next steps for Fulton Schools.

The challenge facing Fulton is geography, and transporting students from one area of the county to schools outside their attendance zones.

Currently, parents who opt for choice outside their home school must provide transportation; a burden and barrier for many.

Avossa said he would like to explore what other school systems offer, which is a bus system that doesn’t rely on school buses traveling routes to one school, then back to the base.Instead, buses would

Every school was unique, and a common thread was their emphasis on staff development.”

LINDA SCHULTZ Fulton Board President have various stop and deliveries.

One element that will come before any decision is an understanding of what the community wants. The illfated Connected Academy in Alpharetta serves as a constant reminder of imposing a solution prior to determining a need.

The high school opened in 2006, then shut down three years later after having never developed a clear vision or attracting sufficient students.

There are currently two magnet programs in Fulton County Schools: North Springs Charter High School (arts, math/science) in Sandy Springs and Westlake High School (math/ science) in South Fulton.

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to reconsider HQ move Commissioner Edwards sponsors measure to stop administration move to Sandy Springs ATLANTA – The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved Nov. 6 a measure proposed by District 7 Commissioner William “Bill” Edwards urging the Fulton County Board of Education to reconsider its decision to move its administrative headquarters to Sandy Springs.

The Fulton County Board of Education recently announced its decision to relocate its administrative headquarters from Cleveland Avenue in Atlanta to Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs. The resolution states that the “Fulton County Board of Education made this decision without soliciting input from the communities and families that are served by, and will be directly affected by, this administrative reorganization.”

Prior to the decision, half of the Board of Education meetings, including public input opportunities, were held in North Fulton and half were

held in South Fulton.

With the move, no meetings will be held in South Fulton.

Instead, all meetings will be in Sandy Springs. The majority of instructional staff will also be relocated to Sandy Springs.

Commissioners also expressed concern about the disposition of vacant school buildings, which can pose a challenge for economic development.

“This issue is about holding the school system accountable to its own values and beliefs, which include promoting parent and community involvement, transparency and honesty,” said Edwards. “I have heard from hundreds of my constituents who share my concern about this issue and want the Board of Education to reconsider this decision.”

The Board of Commissioners approved the resolution with a vote of 5-0. North Fulton Commissioners Liz Haus-

Fulton County Board of Education made this decision without soliciting input from the communities and families that are served by, and will be directly affected by, this administrative reorganization.”

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The meetings are open to all members of the public and provide an opportunity to discuss education issues directly with their board representative.

The meetings also include a review of the agenda for the Nov. 21 meeting of the school board.

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The “sweets” floats have placed first place in the 2012 Founders Day Parade for three years in a row; maybe because they threw out plenty of sweets into the crowd.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The 7th annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade set for Dec. 7 again features popular and entertaining entries, including: • Medieval Times with their damsels and knights, • the Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters with Homer the Brave, • the Seed and Feed Abominables (an eclectic and eccentric marching band) and • the Atholl Highlanders Pipes and Drums.

The theme this year is “Holidays on the Creek.” Other returnees include Buddy Beaver of the Army Corps of Engineers, the Monette roadsters, race cars and the free-wheeling Shriners

who join marching bands, Scouts and neighborhood floats to parade past nearly 10,000 people along the milelong route on State Bridge.

Those interested in joining the fun need to fill out an application form to secure their organization’s spot in the parade before Nov. 13. Remember when planning that there’s only one Santa, and he rides in a fire truck at the end.

Applications (available online at JohnsCreekGA.gov) should be emailed to Elizabeth.warren@JohnsCreekGA.gov, faxed to 678-512-3244 or dropped off at City Hall at 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097.

North Fulton mayors reappointed to Legislative Policy Council ATLANTA – Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker have been reappointed to serve on the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Legislative Policy Council.

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“Mayor Belle Isle and Mayor Bodker have extensive knowledge of both municipal issues and the legislative process, making them outstanding candidates for the Legislative Policy Council,” said GMA Executive Director Lamar Norton.

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Monica Kaufman Pearson special guest at Chopin Society Will be honored at Chopin Gala at CCOS JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chopin Society of Atlanta will return to Country Club of the South Nov. 17 for its annual gala and to honor former WSB-TV news anchor Monica Kaufman Pearson.

The Chopin Society of Atlanta is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting Fryderyk Chopin’s music, advancing the understanding and appreciation of his legacy and promoting the arts in the Metro Atlanta area.

In an exclusive interview with Pearson, writer Bozena U. Zaremba talked with Atlanta’s first lady of television.

Zaremba: “First woman...,” “first African-American…,” “first minority…” — These phrases often come up in your biographies or introductions to your achievements.

How difficult was it to be “first”?

Pearson: It was very hard because of the community. The

people I worked with were wonderful. John Pruitt was like a brother to me during that time.

But people would call in and say very negative things.

People resented me for getting a position they felt should only be for men.

It was not only from the white community; it was also from the black community, who expected me to look and talk and dress in a certain way. But I started speaking at schools, at churches and events, and I always treated people with kindness. So when people got to know me, it changed.

I say all the time I am glad that Twitter and Facebook didn’t exist back then because I might not have been able to maintain my sanity. It was just telephone and handwritten letters back then.

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Zaremba: What is your greatest contribution in advancing the role of women?

Pearson: I would say it was the story I did on the Georgia High School Association. The GHSA controls all competitions within the school system from band to debates to sports of any kind.

And for almost 82 years (as of the time when I did the story), they had never had a woman on their board of directors, although they were setting the rules for girls’ sports.

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Because of that, girls can now go to college on soccer scholarships.

The same goes for cheerleading. To me, that’s the highlight of my career because it opened the doors of possibili-

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Raiders rally in second half to avert upset by Gladiators

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Johns Creek nearly pulled off a major late-season upset, losing 31-26 last Friday night, Nov. 8, to Alpharetta after leading the Raiders 20-10 at halftime.

The Gladiators, who finished the season 0-10, held halftime leads in each of their last two games against playoff teams, losing the previous week to North Forsyth after leading 21-0 in the first half.

The Raiders, 7-0 in Region 6-AAAAAA and 8-2 overall, went ahead after Andre Harton returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown.

It was all Johns Creek after that in the first two periods, as quarterback Chase Solomon ran for one touchdown and passed for two.

Solomon scored on a 6-yard run and connected on scoring passes of 10 yards to Reed Ehrhardt and 36 yards to Kyle Varnell. Solomon, the Gladiators’ starting tailback until injuries knocked out four Johns Creek quarterbacks, passed for 308 yards and three touchdowns, with Varnell catching nine passes for 202 yards.

The Raiders finally unleashed their big play offense in the second half, scoring on a 30-yard run by Lem

Cobbs, a 58-yard pass from Austin King to Harton and a 43-yard run by Myles Smith.

The Gladiators scored in the final minute on a 31-yard pass from Solomon to Landre White.

Johns Creek finished with 449 yards to 297 for Alpharetta, but the Gladiators were hurt by two lost fumbles. Enoch Webb rushed for 82 yards for Johns Creek.

“The kids never quit,” said Johns Creek coach Mike Cloy. “They kept playing hard. It’s been a rough year, but I’m proud of the coaches and the players.

“North Forsyth just wore us down in the second half and we couldn’t keep up with them,” he said. “Alpharetta made some plays on us.”

Alpharetta coach Jason Dukes said the Raiders “did not play very well in the first half, but we got things together in the second half. Our defense was big in the third quarter and our offense got rolling.”

King completed 11 of 18 passes for 181 yards, with Harton having four receptions for 84 yards. Smith rushed for 119 yards. Chase Stratton led the Raiders with 13 tackles, while Jake Behrend added eight.

The Johns Creek defense sacked King five times.

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CHATTAHOOCHEE 23, CENTENNIAL 22 »

Abdellaoui’s late field goal lifts Cougars over Knights

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Adam Abdellaoui kicked a 34-yard field goal in the final five seconds of last Friday night’s game, Nov. 8, to give Chattahoochee a season-ending 23-22 victory over Centennial. The Knights had taken a 22-20 lead with two minutes to play on a Devin O’Neill field goal before the Cougars put together a game-winning drive that covered 63 yards in 15 plays.

The Cougars took an early lead on a 55-yard touchdown run by Chase Nelson before O’Neill kicked the first of his three field goals. The Knights went ahead 16-7 on two touchdown passes

by Tee Holland, one for 5 yards to Kenyon Russell and one for 22 yards to Christian Robinson, who caught seven passes for 128 yards.

Chattahoochee closed within 16-10 at the half on a 49-yard field goal by Abdellaoui, and took the lead when Avery Ward returned an interception 78 yards for a touchdown in the third period.

O’Neill kicked a field goal late in the quarter to put Centennial ahead 19-17, but Abdellaoui pinned the Knights back at their 5 on a punt, then kicked a 46-yard field goal to give the Cougars a 20-19 lead.

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Big rally by Titans falls short, dashing team’s playoff hopes

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Northview recovered after a disastrous start against Riverwood last Friday night, Nov. 8, but the Titans had built too deep a hole to completely escape.

The Titans fell behind 19-0 early in the second quarter after a combination of fumbles, penalties and ineffective plays on offense gave the Raiders the football in Northview territory five straight times.

Northview finally got going offensively, particularly in the second half when the Titans scored on all four of their possessions. But the Northview defense was unable to contain elusive Riverwood quarterback Grant Drakeford, who led the Raiders to a 40-37 victory.

The win qualified the Raiders for the state Class AAAAA playoffs, with the Titans falling just short of what would have been their first-ever playoff berth.

“I’m devastated,” Northview coach Chad Davenport told his team after the loss. “We’re a good football team, but they got us tonight. They were ready to play and we made some mistakes at the beginning of the game.”

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Three straight three-and-outs by the Northview offense gave the Raiders the football in Titans’ territory.

Riverwood scored on a field goal after stalling inside the 10 and made it 19-0 when Drakeford broke loose for 38 yards to the Northview 5 to set up a

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At that point, the explosive Northview offense had minus 4 yards on 10 plays, only one of which produced positive yardage. Facing third-and-2 from its 38, Northview went to its “heavy” offense, inserting short yardage running back Devan Johnson for an alignment similar to the old single wing. Johnson carried four straight times for 33 yards, and scored the touchdown on a 4-yard run after running back Nathan Phillips picked up 25 yards on a reception and run on the previous two plays.

The first half ended with the Titans trailing 19-7 following back-to-back stops by the Northview defense, including the only time all game they got to Drakeford. The Titans had a chance to close the gap, but Johnson dropped a direct snap from center on fourthand-1 from the Riverwood 44.

After gaining just 74 yards in the first half, 70 on their scoring drive, the Titans piled up 267 yards on 23 plays in the second half. But they were able to force just one Riverwood punt, with the Raiders twice driving for scores after Northview closed the gap to less than a touchdown.

The Raiders restored their 19-point lead with a touchdown drive to start the second half before Northview’s pass-catch-run trio of D.J. Pearson, Matty Biondich and Phillips brought the Titans back.

Phillips started the next Northview drive with consecutive runs of 15 and

18 yards before Biondich made a great catch from Pearson for a 35-yard gain.

Johnson plowed in from the 2 to pull the Titans within 26-13.

Phillips broke loose for 64 yards and a touchdown on the first play after a Northview defensive stop, with Johnson running for the two-point conversion to close the gap to 26-21.

The Raiders drove 80 yards with the aid of three Northview penalties, but the Titans responded with a drive of their own. Pearson hit Biondich for 36 yards on the first play, with the two teaming up again for 15 yards and a touchdown on fourth-and 8. Johnson kept the drive going by fighting for 5 yards on fourth-and 3 and again ran in for the two-pointer to make it 33-29.

Drakeford’s 49-yard scoring run with 4:13 remaining boosted the Raiders’ lead to 40-29. But Pearson connected with Biondich for passes of 20 and 21 yards, the latter for a touchdown, and another Johnson conversion run made it 40-37 with 2:05 to play.

The Raiders recovered the onside kick and picked up a first down to run out the clock. Phillips finished with 15 carries for 137 yards, with Biondich catching six passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Pearson completed nine of 16 passes against a blitzing Riverwood defense for 159 yards.

“They have great speed at linebacker and they came at us,” Davenport said. “Their quarterback is unbelievable. Nobody stopped them the last few games.” The Titans finished 5-5, matching the best record in school history. The Raiders, who lost to Northview 34-32 on a last-second touchdown during the regular season, take a 7-3 record into the state playoffs.

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Georgia Commerce Bank names JC branch manager JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Georgia Commerce Bank has announced the appointment of Bobbie Dyer as assistant vice president and branch manager for the Johns Creek market.

Dyer has 15 years of experience in retail banking in north metro Atlanta, working with both national and community banks. She will asDYER sist with business development and overseeing day-to-day operations at the Johns Creek branch.

“Having lived in Forsyth County the last 15 years, I am very excited about the opportunity to work with individuals and businesses in our community to help them achieve their financial goals,” said Dyer. “Our priority is to provide the highest level of personal service in the banking industry.”

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Artist holds open house event CUMMING, Ga. — The artist who taught George W. Bush to paint held an open house on Oct. 26 at her new studio, Bonnie Flood Gallery and Studio, 125 Tribble Gap Road in Cumming.

The studio is full of vibrant paintings done by Bonnie Flood.

There was a wide range of expressionistic paintings done with palette knife and exciting colors.

The subjects range from figures and landscapes to still life paintings.

In January, Flood, was asked to teach art to the country’s 43rd president at an undisclosed home in Boca Grande, Fla. In her studio in Cumming, she can be found daily teaching or painting.

Visit www.bonnieflood.com for more information.

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Consumers to spend same as last year on holidays ATLANTA — According to a recent survey by Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, 52.7 percent of Georgia consumers plan to spend the same on holiday purchases as they did last year.

Meanwhile, 38.9 percent plan to spend less this

Alternative Board launches operations in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Alternative Board, which forms advisory boards for business owners, chief executive officers, presidents and managing partners who run businesses in non-competing fields, held a ribbon cutting last month.

The members of the Alternative Board, 11555 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 100, Johns Creek, meet once a month in confidential “think-tank” board of director-like groups of seven to 10 business owners.

Call 678-812-1201 or visit www.TABNorthAtlanta.com for more information.

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T-Olive Properties wins three Obie Awards ATLANTA — T-Olive Properties was awarded three

Obie Awards by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. These awards were given for their excellence in home building and energy efficiency.

T-Olive Properties is currently building throughout the metro Atlanta area including such areas as the Hayfield in Milton and Woodhaven Bend in Ball Ground. In the past three years, t-Olive Properties has completed 31 custom homes in Vickery, the Manor Golf and Country Club and the Polo Fields.

“We approach each home individually and work with them to create individual specifications for their home in lieu of a typical ‘standard feature’ that other builders may introduce,” said Brian Schiltz of t-Olive Properties. “We educate our customers throughout the process by introducing them to new and innovative materials to consider.”

Sue Edwy achieves national recognition ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Sue Edwy with Solid Source Realty has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Edwy joins more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES designation. All were reEDWY quired to complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers ages 55 and older.

Edwy has about 25 years of real estate experience.

For more information, call 404-281-7365 or visit www.sueedwy.com.

Harry Norman’s farm and land division exceeds outlook CUMMING, Ga. — After starting their farm and land division six months ago, the Harry Norman, Realtors Forsyth/Lake Lanier office has brought in about 44 listings, 10 sales and close to $16 million in volume. The farm and land division is made up of agents qualified to assist clients when dealing with equestrian, commercial-like, small and large tracts of land, zoning, acreage, horse per acre requirements, well and septic tanks, durable fencing and preferred grass type for specific horse breeds.

Call 770-497-2000, email ashley.panter@harrynorman.com or visit www.HNRFarmAndLand.com for more information.

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Wealth strategist joins gift planning council ATLANTA — Alpharetta resident Bill Hamlet, a wealth strategist with U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management in Atlanta, joined the Emory University Gift Planning Advisory Council.

The mission of the council is to increase the quality and quantity of planned gifts to Emory University by serving as an active source HAMLET of expert consultation, technical input and periodic education in various areas of charitable gift planning in support of the gift planning professional staff in the Office of Gift Planning at Emory University.

Visit www.bit.ly/1cAiPD4 for more information.

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Are we smart enough to take it?

I don’t think many would look around and curse all the new home building in our area.

After the recession and long slog out (we’re still working our way out), to see both new homes and existing inventory selling, more people working and businesses in our area doing better is a great thing.

On top of that, Avalon and the City Center in Alpharetta are coming up out of the ground. With them will come a more vibrant downtown with new restaurants and shops.

Avalon will be an area destination bringing in tax dollars from more than just North Fulton residents.

As our identity grows and changes – so does our area.

As things are beginning to boom again, I don’t know if our elected officials in Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek and Roswell are taking the long view.

If we’re simply renewing our development approach from before the recession without thought on what things will look like and how traffic will flow when there is no more land to develop, then we’re bound to all the negative outcomes sprawl brings.

Smart growth: More thought should be given to higherdensity residential around the developments of Avalon and our downtown areas. Walking and bike paths should be integrated into the plan along with mass transit options.

Consider townhomes and/ or luxury flats in place of the dilapidated strip center behind the Bank of America on Ga. 9 (across from the Dairy Queen).

Or, how about residential above retail in downtown Alpharetta, with luxury townhomes bordering it?

Michael Hadden over at New Urban Roswell speaks much more intelligently on this subject than I can, but I do know this: Sprawl begets sprawl.

Traffic: Having growth again is wonderful, but we are still approving and building a sea of subdivisions that are dumping two-plus cars per household onto our already crowded roads.

There are several roundabouts under construction, which are meant to aid in

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keeping traffic moving, but we don’t seem to be considering what can help with traffic.

For instance, why do we continue to approve and build subdivisions with one way in and one way out? All the cars in that community funneled and dumped out at a single point on the same road that a dozen other subdivisions are dumping cars onto.

Public transportation / MARTA: Most of us believe that Avalon and the downtown development will be a hit, but here’s a question for you: What if Avalon and the downtown development are too successful? Think about the additional traffic coming to us…the destination…from the surrounding areas, on top of our current traffic flow.

I’m a proponent of MARTA and would love to see heavy rail come out to Alpharetta.

I agree it is an extremely expensive endeavor. The problem though is that it will be even more expensive down the road than it is now. If heavy rail isn’t the solution now – how can we plan for its need down the road rather than simply say, “No thanks?”

In the short term, we should come up with an alternative, because rest assured – growth will continue.

We can pay now or pay later: We are fortunate in North Fulton to have great schools and a strong business community.

Companies move to North Fulton and they relocate their employees here. Businesses like public transportation, and home values are higher if they are closer to public transportation.

If our local elected officials are only looking at what they think we need today, rather than in 10, 20 or 30 years, then they’re doing exactly what so many accuse Washington, D.C. of doing — passing the buck.

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The Thomas Eye Group recently opened their newly-renovated clinic in Roswell. Their ribbon cutting was Nov. 5 and featured members of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Roswell Inc and Roswell Mayor Jere Wood.

Thomas Eye Group expands Roswell office Newly renovated, expanded clinic offers complete eye care ROSWELL, Ga. – The Thomas Eye Group has finished renovations of their new building on Ga. 9. They held the formal unveiling Nov. 5.

Founded in 1974, Thomas Eye Group, a leading metro Atlanta eye care provider offering comprehensive services including Lasik and medical, surgical and cosmetic eye care, has expanded its office and patient services in North Fulton.

The Roswell location, which recently underwent a 3,000-square-foot expansion, has added two pediatric

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The office employs 24 employees and features a theater for pediatric patients and promises better patient flow as well as streamlined and enhanced patient care.

“The expanded office will offer new opportunities for the patient experience,” said Tim Couch, operations director for Thomas Eye Group Roswell.

“The new amenities were designed with our patients in

mind to further our ongoing commitment to providing personalized eye care with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced doctors.”

The company has consolidated its Alpharetta offices into the Roswell location, across from North Fulton Hospital at 11690 Ga. 9. The office is just 3 miles from the former pediatric location and offers a full optical shop for eyeglass and contact lens needs.

The group has eight locations throughout the metro Atlanta area.

For more, visit them online at www.thomaseye.com or on Facebook at Thomas Eye Group.

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winning film, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage.

Full of new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, “Shrek the Musical” is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone. Show times vary.

Nov. 8 – 17. Milton Center, 86 School Drive, Alpharetta.

Please call 404-543-2381 or visit cytatlanta.com.

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » MACKLEMORE AND RYAN LEWIS

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, from Seattle, are known for their expertly crafted music and innovative music videos and media. They broke new ground by independently releasing their debut fulllength album, “The Heist,” which shot to the No. 1 slot on iTunes, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts and was certified Gold without the support of a traditional record label. Recently they made Billboard history as the only duo to send their first two singles to No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Top 40 Radio charts with new single “Can’t Hold Us” and breakout smash “Thrift Shop.” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22.

Arena at the Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please visit gwinnettcenter.com.

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Walton High School Drama presents the Tony-winning musical “Into the Woods”

by Stephen Sondheim. This show mixes the stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, along with the story of a baker and his wife and the evil witch that shows up in all fairy tales. 7 p.m. Nov. 14 – 17. 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. Please visit waltondrama.com.

CYT ATLANTA'S “SHREK THE MUSICAL” “Shrek the Musical,” based on the Oscar-

FIFTH ANNUAL JOHNS CREEK POETRY FESTIVAL

The fifth annual Johns Creek Poetry Festival will be held at the NE/Spruill Oaks Library with a variety of poetry performances, including featured poet Ron Self and children from the Alpharetta International Academy, as well as Bulli Bards poetry group of Gainesville, Ga. Poet Paul Samuels hosts an 11 a.m. children’s poetry workshop.

Free and open to all ages.

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-3608820 or visit afpls.org.

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for the nighttime sounds along the Chattahoochee River. Reservations required. 6:30 - 10 p.m.

Nov. 16. Chattahoochee River Recreation Area, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-5381200 or visit nps.gov.

TOP FIVE EVENTS GEORGIA PHILHARMONIC: AN EVENING OF ITALIAN DELIGHTS A night of celebrated Italian classics featuring Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien,” Rossini’s “Italian Girl in Algiers” and others. 7 - 10 p.m.

Nov. 16. Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton.

Please call 770-664-7255 or visit georgiaphilharmonic.org.

GEORGIA VS. AURBURN GAME AT ROSWELL TAP Join the Drake House for November FUNraisers at local restaurant Roswell Tap. Come watch the Georgia vs. Auburn game and enjoy fun activities, with proceeds going to the Drake House. Noon Nov. 16. 1090 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 770-992-9206 or visit thedrakehouse.org.

THE LOUVRE AND THE TUILERIES GARDEN

An exhibition that explores the art, design and evolution of Paris' beloved Tuileries Garden and its impact on artists through time will premiere at the High Museum of Art. The Louvre and the Tuileries Garden will feature more than 100 works, some of which have never been seen outside of France. Oct. 26 to Nov. 19. 1280 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit high.org.

DAS GALLERY FINE ART GRAND OPENING

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This gallery in downtown Alpharetta celebrates its grand opening to the public. Visit this exciting exhibition of contemporary original paintings, mixed media and sculpture by established artists. Noon - 7 p.m. Nov. 16. 2225 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 400, Alpharetta. Please call 678-995-3463 or visit dasgalleryfineart.com.

EVENTS » THE LETTERS FESTIVAL

The Letters Festival is a three-day independent literary event that features more than twelve pivotal independent creative writers from Georgia, the U.S. and Canada. The festival includes live readings, writing workshops and author discussions. The Letters Festival seeks to inspire you through independent and diverse voices. Nov. 14 – 16. Please visit thelettersfestival.org.

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE

Join several Alpharetta congregations at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for the fifth annual Alpharetta Community Worship Service. Featuring inspirational music from congregations and Thanksgiving reflections from Alpharetta youth.

Clergy from Alpharetta congregations will share in worship leadership and an offering will be taken in support of North Fulton Community Charities. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta. 7 p.m.

Nov. 17. 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770475-4501 or visit sta.org.

STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

Light up your family holidays with the glow of more than 2 million lights and more than a dozen performances and activities at Atlanta's most heartwarming Christmas celebration. Nov. 9 – Jan. 1. Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please call 770-498-5690 or visit stonemountainpark.com.

JEFF FOXWORTHY'S GRIT CHIPS HOLIDAY RECIPE CONTEST

Join the Drake House for November FUNraisers at local restaurant Roswell Tap. Support National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week by entering the second Annual Jeff Foxworthy Holiday Recipe Grit Chip Contest with a holiday dish using Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips and/or grits. First place gets their recipe featured on the Roswell Tap menu.

5:30 – 9 p.m. Nov. 21. 1090 Alpharetta St., Roswell.

Please call 770-992-9206 or visit thedrakehouse.org.

AUTUMN OWL PROWL

Enjoy an evening of stories, songs and the sounds of the park. Meet the evening's special guest, an owl from the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Venture out on a guided night hike and listen

Sir Elton John comes to the Philips Arena to play all his classics. 8 p.m.

Nov. 16. 1 CNN Center, Atlanta.

Please visit philipsarena.com.

ALE YEAH! BEER TASTING

Local merchant Ale Yeah! hosts a Barrington Hall beer tasting featuring several types of beer plus dessert. 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Please call 770-640-3855.

FIVE POINTS CHALLENGE 5K

Benefitting childhood cancer and environmental awareness. Food, music and fun for all ages. 8 - 10:30 a.m. Nov 16. Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming.

Please call 770-490-1083 or visit reapingnature.org.

GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND

The spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park makes its Atlanta debut at Turner Field. Guests will be able to travel the world in one visit while viewing the larger-than-life lantern designs of landmarks from countries across the globe.

5 – 11 p.m. Nov. 21 – Jan. 5. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-314-1994 or visit globalwonderland.com.

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STORY TIME WITH SANTA AT NORTH POINT MALL

Santa will be visiting North Point Mall and reading the classic children’s book “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. Additionally, jolly old St. Nick will be taking photographs with the children. 6 – 6:45 p.m. Nov. 23. 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. Please visit northpointmall.com.

SEDGWICK GALLERY OPENING

The Sedgwick Gallery, highlighting masters including surrealist Salvador Dalí (pictured), celebrates its grand opening. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 17. 61 Roswell St., Alpharetta. Please call 404-281-9998 or visit sedgwickgallery.com.

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State of the art surgical options for women available in Johns Creek One of the most exciting advancements of modern medicine is the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Drs. John and Ingrid Reyes of Modern Ob/Gyn of North Atlanta have dedicated their practice to this philosophy.

“Minimally invasive surgery allows us to perform complex procedures through either small incisions or no incisions at all. Patients benefit from having less pain, shorter recovery times, and few or no scars.

In office procedures also allow patients to avoid general anesthesia, hospital costs, and a stay in the hospital, says Dr. John Reyes.

The most advanced surgical technique with use of the daVinci robotic surgical system allows surgeons to perform hysterectomies and remove fibroids through a few small incisions and patients can expect

to be home the next morning, and back to their usual activities within a couples of weeks.

Recently, Dr. Ingrid and John Reyes were the first surgeons to perform robotic surgery at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, which has the most advanced daVinci system available. Drs. Reyes also perform robotic surgery at Northside HospitalForsyth and Gwinnett Medical Center –Duluth.

Minimally invasive surgery also refers to in-office procedures which include treatment of heavy bleeding with endometrial ablation and incision-free permanent sterilization. “In office procedures are a safe and excellent option for many patients. It’s great to be able to offer these procedures to women because they can get back to their lives so quickly, oftentimes even the same day.

And typically, because these

are seen as office visits, the cost to the patient is only their co-pay which makes such a big difference” says Dr. Ingrid Reyes.

Drs. Reyes provide free monthly seminars to inform the community about these treatment options. “We both love to share this knowledge and experience with the community. It’s best for patients to understand their options”.

Modern Ob/Gyn stands by its promise to bring the most advanced and sophisticated options to this community.“We are here to do our very best for the women of this community.

This is why we went to school and trained for so long—we really value the work we do and how we can help our patients.

It’s a blessing to be able to do minimally invasive and robotic surgeries on patients suffering from long-standing issues such

as infertility from endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic adhesive disease. Afterwards, we can help them become pregnant, and come full-circle to care for them during their pregnancy and delivery. It’s the full spectrum of caring for what’s so important to a woman’s life—her health and her family, that’s the best part.”

Modern Ob/Gyn’s husband and wife team of Dr. John and Ingrid Reyes provide comprehensive women’s care. Some of the many services provided include personalized prenatal

care for pregnancy, annual well women exams, conception and infertility counseling, as well as management of abnormal pap smears, irregular cycles, ovarian cysts and many other women’s health care needs.

Husband and wife team Dr. John Reyes and Dr. Ingrid Reyes of Modern Ob/Gyn are located at 10692 Medlock Bridge Rd. in Johns Creek. To schedule an appointment or to register for an upcoming seminar, visit their website at www.reyesobgyn.com or call the office at 404-446-2496.

ADHD – not just in children anymore Adult ADHD is associated with multiple comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions.

Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:

ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder.

Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain.

ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years.

Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).

1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school-work, work or other activities.

2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.

3. Often does not seem to listen when spoke to directly.

4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand directions) 5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.

6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (eg.

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8. Is often forgetful in daily activities.

Some children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. And many adults who have the disorder don’t know it. They may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffic accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fixes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards.

Treatment is very rewarding. The first medications to be approved by the FDA belonged to a non-stimulant group of medications: Atomoxetine. The FDA later approved stimulants such as methylphenidate and mixed amphetamine salts. Group delivered cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended in some cases as a supportive treatment.

If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.

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Audiology services at Johns Creek Audiology include hearing evaluations; fitting of the latest hearing aid technology with a 45-day trial period; hearing aid service and supplies; custom ear molds for swimming; noise protection for hunters and musicians; and Cochlear implant and BAHA evaluations with mapping and programming.

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So Big Deal, a Little Inflammation

By Leslie Gaskill, M.D. Exactly,….. BIG DEAL! Inflammation is not something to take lightly. Let’s put it this way, if you came across a smoldering fire in your house, you wouldn’t just walk away...would you? I suspect that you would consider this an important matter to tend to, because you know that even a small smoldering fire could quickly become a big rip roaring fire that could burn your house down. Your though process might be something like, “don’t panic, just put the fire out; and put the fire out fast.!” You might even say “Whew, I am glad I caught that fire while it was small, and thank God that I just happened to walk in here and see this.” Yeh, it would be an emotional and financial disaster to lose your home. So what if we were talking about your life? All it takes is ONE fire to cause an event i.e heart attack and stroke.

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Meal Ideas from GMCD Monday night you’re tired, Wednesday you’re on the go, and Friday night you’re ready to celebrate the weekend.

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for 15–20 minutes every three or four hours for the first 48 hours after injury.

Compression. Snuggly wrap an elastic bandage (such as an Ace® wrap) around the affected foot or ankle.

Elevation. Keep your foot or ankle elevated as much as possible to reduce swelling.

Oral medications, such as ibuprofen, may also be used to help reduce inflammation.

Temporary bracing may be important to help reduce inflammation and help hold ligaments in place to heal properly.

A brief course of physical therapy has also been shown to help in recovery.

More serious injuries such as fractures of the foot and ankle can often be mistaken as a common sprain. If your condition does not improve or you begin to experience increased pain, swelling, bruising and difficulty walking, it's important to seek out care with a physician.

In order to help prevent injuries, it’s important to warm up properly before physical activity and undergo a proper stretching routine.

Wear shoes that fit well and are activity specific. Exercises focusing on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance are also important components to preventing Dermatology and

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By TRAVIS JONES, D.P.M., Northside Cherokee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Your feet and ankles are made up of several bones and ligaments. Ligaments are strong, flexible tissues that connect the bones to one another, providing stability to many joints.

A sprain occurs when the foot lands awkwardly, causing some ligaments to pull, stretch and tear. When the injury occurs to the middle part of the foot, it is called a foot sprain.

Ankle and foot sprains are among the most common types of injuries, especially among athletes. Still, simply tripping or stumbling on uneven ground is enough for anyone, athlete or not, to endure a sprain.

Pain, swelling, bruising and difficulty walking on the affected foot or ankle are some of the most common symptoms of a sprained or fractured foot or ankle.

If you suspect you have sprained your foot or ankle, remember the RICE method: Rest. Stay off the injured foot or ankle.

Ice. Apply ice around to the affected area as soon as possible and reapply it

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Milton Boy Scout District, which covers the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Oct. 24.

James Dennis, of Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of two shelf awnings for the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association outdoor shelf units.

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Cougars: Continued from Page 13 quarterback Taz Wilson led the Cougars down the field to Abdellaoui’s game-winning kick.

Caden Herring rushed for 202 yards for the Knights, who had 466 yards total offense.

Holland passed for 168 yards, splitting time with senior Matthew Harries, who had been relegated to defense in recent weeks because of a thumb injury. Centennial finished 1-9, 1-6 in Region 6-AAAAAA, with three losses by a combined six points and several other games in which the Knights led at halftime.

“It’s been a cruel year,” Centennial coach Jeff Carlberg said. “I feel bad for the kids.

We just didn’t get any breaks.”

Chattahoochee coach Mike Owens credited Wilson with some sound decision making throughout the game, especially in the Cougars’ late drive. Wilson did not have a big game passing as the Knights double-covered Colin Lisa, the Cougars’ top receiver. But the Chattahoochee quarterback contributed some key runs, as the Cougars ended up 2-5 in the region and 4-6 overall.

Nelson keyed Chattahoochee’s running attack with 96 yards on 11 carries.

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Bodker weathers council’s storm Election becomes referendum on ‘investigation’

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council attempted a palace coup, but the citizens of Johns Creek were not having any part of it. Two of the coup leaders went down in crushing defeat and a third must find a way to rally in a runoff.

Mayor Mike Bodker spent four months defending himself from what his supporters maintained was a purely political investigation of past mistakes. When the polls closed, the results showed clearly the city was behind the only mayor it has ever known.

The “unknown” candidates Lenny Zaprowski, Cori Davenport and Nancy Reinecke stood political wisdom on its head by knocking off one incumbent, Randall Johnson, and sending the other, Karen Richardson, into a runoff.

The campaign really began last June when the City Council minus Councilwoman Kelly Stewart dropped the bombshell that the five members were launching an investigation into allegations of misfeasance and malfeasance by the mayor.

Bodker, who until this election had never had an opponent, seemed a shoo-in for a third term. Although bad misdeeds while serving in office were hinted at, the council was not forthcoming with any specific allegations at the time.

Many residents reacted with shock, but the members of the City Council said the investigation was the only way to curb Bodker’s alleged excesses.

Supporters of the mayor im-

mediately began to lobby at the bi-weekly council meetings for some details about these allegations – mostly to ask just what the allegations were.

When Councilwoman Bev Miller resigned a few weeks later to run against Bodker, his supporters alleged this was just another part of a concerted effort to defeat the mayor at the polls.

Bodker had predicted when the investigation began that one of the council would do just that. He further stated that the investigation would issue its report just before the election.

With Miller off the council, Johnson took on the role of council’s point man in the investigation. Council sessions became more noted for the testy public comment sessions in which the council members faced increasingly barbed comments.

This spilled over into the now infamous altercation with City Manager John Kachmar

where he became verbally abusive with two citizens – one a woman – after a council meeting. Stewart and Bodker called for Kachmar’s resignation in what they called unprofessional and unacceptable behavior.

Kachmar chose to defend himself by saying Bodker and Stewart were attacking him because he was a “whistleblower” in the investigation. He seemed to dismiss the altercation as “politically motivated” by two “Bodker supporters.”

The four remaining councilmembers released a joint press release of their own defending Kachmar’s right to due process as a city employee and slamming Bodker for using it to “deflect” attention from the investigation against himself.

Then, as the mayor’s supporters predicted, an “interim report” on the mayor’s conduct was released Oct. 21 at a City Council meeting. This was quickly disseminated by city staff and posted online.

Step by step, the election issues telescoped into just three that overshadowed all three city races.

The overarching issue was the investigation itself. Would the voters see it as a justifiable action reluctantly taken by a concerned City Council? Or would it be seen as something less than justifiable and more along the lines of a political

The overarching issue was the investigation itself. Would the voters see it as a justifiable action reluctantly taken by a concerned City Council? Or would it be seen as something less than justifiable and more along the lines of a political tool to unseat a mayor who was too much of a maverick?

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tool to unseat a mayor who was too much of a maverick?

That tied in closely as with the cost of the investigation.

It had been controversial from the start to hire an independent investigator at $185 an hour in what would be an open-ended investigation.

The final cost, estimated at $100,000 or more, still has not been released by the city.

The final issue that attached to all candidates was that of the city manager. The major facts of the issue do not seem to be in dispute.

Kachmar accosted a woman who had spoken during public comment at an Oct.7 council meeting.

He then got into a heated argument with her neighbor that witnesses said was profane and almost came to blows.

While most residents expressed shock that the ranking city employee would lose his temper in such dramatic and confrontational fashion, the City Council did nothing. After four days, Stewart held her own press conference to call for Kachmar’s resignation, and Bodker seconded her in his own press release the following Tuesday.

Councilmembers Johnson, Richardson, Brad Raffensperger (who also was a witness) and Ivan Figueroa and former councilmember and candidate Bev Miller refused to comment on Kachmar’s actions saying it was a personnel matter that would be taken up after the police investigation (still ongoing evidently) was completed.

Instead, they accused Bodker of using the incident to take attention away from the interim report.

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Judging by the voting in the election, those councilmembers badly miscalculated on all three counts.

The consensus of the voters was the “investigation” was anything but the smoking gun council had promised. Instead, it was a mishmash of some of Bodker’s early mistakes as a new mayor and allegations of “talking out of school” to other elected officials.

Despite assertions the report would be sent to law enforcement for action, the assessment of local attorneys and politicians outside the city is there was nothing actionable in it.

The cost of the investigation grated on taxpayers. They never received adequate explanations why other less costly alternatives were not used: either through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or the state Ethics Commission.

Finally, voters could not fathom the reluctance of the City Council to take the city manager to task over what most residents said was unacceptable behavior on his part.

Instead, the council appears to have the patience of Job for a police investigation of a minor assault charge to wrap up.

In the end, the council minus Stewart demanded a showdown against Bodker, and all of them ran against Bodker. Johnson and Miller are gone, and Richardson finds herself trailing badly going into a runoff with challenger Cori Davenport.

Usually, when there is discord on a city council, the voters have a way of sorting things out. Johns Creek voters have done their sorting.

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Supporting local schools important Having been a parent in the Fulton County School System, as well as an active volunteer for the past 12 years, I fully appreciate everything that the schools do for our children and staff.

All schools, not just in our district but in the state, receive the same funding from county and state tax dollars. Many of you know that cuts have been made for many years and potentially will be cut even more in the future.

Many parents and residents ask, “Why do I need to support the school with their fundraisers and events that they put on, or donate my time getting involved and volunteering for an event or committee?”

One of the main reasons is because without that support, the school will not be a premiere school and

families will not want to move into our area. Parental involvement and financial support of the PTAs, foundations and associations related to the school is highly encouraged. For many years, people have been drawn to our area because of the schools.

The schools are the way they are because of the support they get from the parents and neighbors that live nearby. If that support diminishes, so will the desire to live in this area, inadvertently affecting our home values and ability to sell your home if needed.

PTAs, foundations and associations help fund many of the great things within our schools. Some of the schools in the same district lack additional financial and parental support so those schools do not

benefit from some of the things that our schools get.

Please consider getting involved and showing ways to support your schools even if you do not have students enrolled. There are many ways to support the local schools. Please be sure to check out your local schools’ PTA, foundation and athletic association websites. They show many of the ways to get involved through clipping box tops, saving Coke Reward points, supporting your neighbors’ children when they have fundraisers, participating in silent auctions or spirit nights or by simply attending a sporting event and buying dinner at the concessions stand.

It is very important to do what you can, big or small. Every bit helps in a huge way.

Cindy Hajduk, Johns Creek

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Home has TVs, documents taken JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Glen Ferry Road home was broken into Oct. 26, with a large number of items taken.

The residents had gone to a neighbor’s Halloween party and when they returned, found a window smashed.

Two rooms were ransacked – the living room and the master bedroom. A briefcase containing passports, checkbooks and a black HP laptop computer was missing along with a Toshiba flatscreen TV, a leather jacket and a sound system.

A pair of cast pewter children’s shoes were missing from an upstairs hallway. In the master bedroom, many things were scattered around and a pillowcase filled with jewelry was left on the floor.

Shots fired at Roswell neighborhood ROSWELL, Ga. – Twelve gunshots were fired late Oct. 25 from a Roswell neighborhood. No suspects were found.

Ten police officers responded to Raintree Drive at 11 p.m. after residents reported hearing gunshots. They set up a perimeter, however they were unable to find a shooter or victim.

Twelve 9mm Luger bullet casings were found in a parking lot.

Stolen books turn up on eBay MILTON, Ga. – A box full of books was reportedly stolen and sold on eBay Oct. 29.

The Milton resident who authored the books said she shipped the box filled with 24 of them to a New York art gallery Oct. 27. Using online tracking of the package, she saw the box made it as far as Memphis, Tenn., before disappearing. The post office said the box had been damaged.

A Google search of the victim’s name turned up exactly 24 of the books for sale on eBay.

School worker charged with theft MILTON, Ga. – A Milton preschool employee was arrested Oct. 31 after allegedly using the school credit card for personal uses.

Annette T. Million, 51, of Dawsonville, a worker at Kids-R-Kids school on Ga. 9, was accused of using the card 23 times to buy more than $1,041 worth of items, including beer, cigarettes and dog food. Million was charged with theft.

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Undefeated Pisgah wins region title Trounces Mount Zion 41-26

By DARYL BROOKS JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It was an historic night on Savior Field as the Mount Pisgah Patriots captured their firstever Region 6-A championship, capping an undefeated regular season with a 41-26 win over Mount Zion.

Browning Dunn and Aaron Winchester again led the offense, with Dunn scoring three touchdowns and Winchester collecting 307 yards in total offense.

“It feels great to win the region,” said head coach Mike Forester. “The main reason it feels so good is for the kids who get to experience this.

Especially since this is the first region championship [for the football team] in school history.”

The win also gave the No. 3 Patriots their first perfect regular season, finishing 10-0.

“It is a surprise,” Forester said. “I thought that 8-2 was a good possibility. Our two most exciting games against [Our Lady of] Mercy and Mount Paran were the two I wasn’t sure about. Plus maybe someone else is better than you thought.”

Friday’s game started off on a sour note for the Patriots, as the Screaming Eagles took the opening kickoff and marched 66 yards straight down the field for a touchdown, but failed to convert the two-point conversion. The Patriots took a brief 7-6 lead after a 2-yard touchdown run by Dunn and the extra point by Chase Clark.

It was short lived as Mount Zion scored again on its next possession to take a 14-7 lead.

In the second quarter, the Patriots tied the game on a 26-yard run by Ben Miller.

The Eagles had the Pisgah drive stopped, but a roughing penalty gave the Patriots a first down. The Patriots capitalized on it with the score.

Once again, Mount Zion came

The 2013 Mount Pisgah Patriots are undefeated and have won the Region 6A championship. right back and scored again to take a 20-14 lead. Pisgah put together a drive of its own in the closing seconds of the half.

With two seconds remaining, Winchester threw a 14-yard screen pass to Dunn for a touchdown and a 21-20 lead.

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Mount Zion then fumbled on the next possession and was recovered by Noah Johnson. That led to a Winchester 6-yard pass to Miller to put the game out of reach at 41-20.

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J.C. Baptist Church marks 20th year with celebration Church rejoices in regeneration and rebirth

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Johns Creek Baptist Church has been a church on a mission. That mission was to find new and fertile ground which a dying church would find new life in a new place. Now 20 years later, members of that church past and present came together Oct. 20 to celebrate the success of all those labors.

It is also the story of the three ministers who have provided the leadership each in their season to prepare this church in its new mission to be a part of growing the city of Johns Creek. For what is a city but the sum of the people and their efforts to create the homes that comprise it.

The Rev. L. H. Sapp had served the First Baptist Church of Chamblee as senior pastor for 10 years.

But as Chamblee changed economically and culturally, the membership was melting away as more families moved in search of new jobs or opportunities.

The church members wanted to stay together and ultimately voted to relocate but with no specific place in mind. Sapp also had another calling and he decided he must answer it, but he found for the congregation a pastor willing be the interim minister.

That man was the Rev. Bill Self, who was concluding 26 years as senior pastor at West Wieuca Road Baptist Church. That choice was truly inspired because he became the longest serving “interim” pastor ever. Actually, he was interim only a short while and within a few months he agreed to take the job permanently and was the guiding hand for 20 years as the congregation found its way to Johns Creek. Then it took on an ambitious building campaign that is supported by 4,600 members today.

Self said it wasn’t long after discussion about moving the church that he became aware plans for a sister church to seed a new church. It had talks with Technology Park to deed 16 acres for this start-up church at what today Johns Creek Baptist Church’s location today on McGinnis Ferry Road.

“But the new congregation was not that strong, and it was agreed that we could join the two together to make the new Johns Creek Baptist Church,” Self said.

And that is how it was accomplished. Of course it was not that easy, especially in the beginning. It was hard to look into the future and see the huge sanctuary, education building, gymnasium and chapel and the $45 million campaign that eventually paid for it all.

When Self retired last year, the Rev. Shaun King took up the reins as senior pastor, and now leads the congregation as it prepares for new horizons.

Barbara D. Brown and David T. Brown (no relation)took on the task to write the history of the church’s first 20 years, and since they were two of the parishioners who lived it, they knew just who to talk to. They pointed to the story that the first female deacon of the church, Beth Ann Boland, said about the move in 1991. She was an avid gardener. So she naturally looked at the move in gardening terms.

“Relocating our church is a lot like transplanting a big tree that has lived in one place for a long time,” she wrote.

It must be prepared, with the roots cut, the canopy pruned and a new bed prepared.

“Finally, once in its new location, the tree will require continual care through the years to come,” she concluded.

And when it came time for the Sunday service of their anniversary celebration, they got three sermons for the price of one as Sapp, Self and King all spoke movingly.

The Rev. Sapp returned for the celebration. He said he had to be there.

“You are part of my life,” he said. “Churches have

HATCHER HURD/STAFF

Children representing the next generation at Johns Creek Baptist Church ring a bell from the “root church,” The First Baptist Church of Chamblee, at JCBC’s 20th anniversary service.

Relocating our church is a lot like transplanting a big tree that has lived in one place for a long time.”

BETH ANN BOLAND Deacon of the church

a DNA. If you really become involved in the church you will possess that DNA.” The Chamblee church’s DNA is still here and it is in the blood of the congregation that has sustained it, he said. When he convinced Self to come into the picture, Sapp said it was the right man at the right time of life and experience for the right congregation.

The Rev. Self then spoke, and as usual came bluntly to the point. Remembering those early days, he said: “It took and enormous amount of courage to come out here. And we marched right off the map.”

The area then was so remote you couldn’t get a Domino’s Pizza, there were no traffic lights and they didn’t have sewer. But the people had faith.

“And we had the faith of those who had gone before us,” Self said.

The Rev. King came to speak of the things the church has yet to do.

“You are who you have been becoming,” he said.

When he first came to be senior pastor, he of course began to have talks with many parishioners and leaders of the church. He shook a lot of hands in the early days. The two long-time deacons of the church took him in hand and said it was time to meet the rest of the church.

And they drove him down to the old First Baptist Church of Chamblee’s 100-year-old cemetery. And there they introduced him to people who had shaped that church and sustained it throughout all those years. It came to King that this church was a “resurrection of love.”

“This old church lives on in the body of the risen church. We keep rising from the dead,” he said.

HATCHER HURD/STAFF

The three ministers who managed the transition of the fledgling Johns Creek Baptist Church from its beginnings to its vibrant position today are from left the Rev. Bill Self, the Rev. Shaun King and the Rev. L.H. Sapp.

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Ludwig Orchestra opens season with spectacular performance Johns Creek teen performs alongside internationally acclaimed soloists

By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com DULUTH, Ga. — The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra performed its 17th season opener Sunday, Nov. 3, featuring several soloists, including Johns Creek resident, 17-year-old Joshua Shue.

Shue played the piano marvelously for a concerto by composer Camille SaintSaens.

“I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I was going to be,” said Shue.

Nor should he have been, based on his performance.

Jose Sacin, baritone, sang the piece “Death of Rodrigo” from the opera “Don Carlo” and another piece from the

opera “Rigoletto.”

Both were spirited performances by Sacin.

Janet Sung, violinist, played as the soloist for the finale, the premier of Thomas Ludwig’s own violin concerto.

Sung played on her circa 1600 Maggini violin, which added a richness and power to the sound that went perfectly with the music of the concerto.

In addition to the other soloists, special guest Malek Jandali from Syria played most unusual instruments — a bellhop-bell and a typewriter.

Exploring the different percussive sounds and pitches produced by the machine and punctuated by the “ding” of the bell, Jandali thrilled the audience with his unorthodox

instrumentation, and surprised everyone at the conclusion by pulling out the flag of the Syrian freedom movement.

Jandali was raised and educated in Syria, moving to America to continue his music education. He lives in Cumming.

And of course, one cannot forget to credit the excellence of the orchestra itself, comprised of more than 80 performers.

“There’s such talent in the area, and we’re trying to showcase that. And I think we did,” Ludwig said.

The next performance from the LSO will be at the Roswell Arts Center, and they will be performing a saxophone concerto by Russell Peck Feb. 8.

RYAN PIERONI/STAFF

Joshua Shue, left, is congratulated by conductor Thomas Ludwig after Shue’s piano concerto solo.

Georgia Department of Transportation To Hold A Detour Open House for Project CSBRG-0008-00(751) Fulton P.I. No. 0008751 On November 21, 2013 at Taylor Lodge at St. Benedict Catholic Church 11045 Parsons Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097 the Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a detour open house concerning Project CSBRG-0008-00(751), Fulton County.

Project CSBRG-0008-00(751), Fulton County is a proposal to replace an existing bridge (ID. # 121-5022-0) on Parsons Road over Johns Creek located in the City of Johns Creek. The proposed bridge will be 52 feet – 11 inches by 120 feet consisting of two 11 foot travel lanes, one 11 foot left turn lane, a 2 foot gutter, a 5.5 foot sidewalk on the south side and a 2 foot gutter and 8 foot trail on the north side, and a 30 foot approach slab.

The proposed bridge will include two 11-foot travel lanes, one 11-foot left turn lane, and a 2-foot gutter, a 5.5-foot sidewalk on the south side, a 2 foot gutter and an 8-foot multiuse trail on the north side.

The proposed roadway will include two 11-foot travel lanes, one 11-foot left turn lane, one 11-foot right turn lane, and a 2-foot grass strip on the south side, a 5-foot sidewalk on the south side and a 2-foot grass strip and an 8-foot multi-use trail on the north side.

Parsons Road will be closed during construction.

The purpose of this detour open house is to provide the public with an opportunity to view the proposed detour, ask questions, and to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposal.

The detour open house will be conducted between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The meeting will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours.

There will be no formal presentation.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling (GDOT-Vicki Gavalas -770-986-1258).

Written statements will be accepted concerning this project until December 1, 2013.

Written statements may be submitted to: Mr. Glenn Bowman, P.E. State Environmental Administrator Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR FY 2014 ON-CALL SURVEY SERVICES RFQ # 14-1003 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting Statements of Qualifications for the FY 2014 On-Call Survey Services from qualified land surveying consultants to provide services to the City on a task-order basis.

The RFQ will be available online Thursday, October 24, 2013, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK RFP NUMBER #13-350 JCFD UNIFORMS The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms to provide dress/casual uniforms for the City Fire Department personnel. Sealed RFP’s will be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on December 16, 1013 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. RFP’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on December 6, 2013 at 10:00AM at the City Hall location Chattahoochee Conference Room.

RFP packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. RFP’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the RFP number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an RFP response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. THREE (3) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE RFP ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED. RFP’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the RFP information and instructions enclosed herein.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

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The Block Party exhibited in JC fresco art galerie & café to host First display of arts on the Creek's traveling art show JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Arts on the Creek Inc. has announced the debut exhibition of The Block Party will be hosted by Fresco Art Galerie and Café Saturday, Nov. 16.

The Block Party is a public art project and traveling exhibit. It is a collective journey of exploration in which participants will use a block of wood to express their unique vision of a particular concept. AOTC selected “community” as the theme.

The show will run from 12:30 to 4 p.m. with the awarding of cash prizes at 3 p.m. Artists, families and the general public are invited to this free exhibition. Fresco Art Galerie and Café is at 11164 State Bridge Road, next to Regions Bank.

The Home Depot is the

main sponsor of the project and donated the blocks.

Cash prizes will be given for first place winners in each age bracket: $50 for students and mixed-aged groups, $75 for adults and $125 for professionals.

The block is a 6-inch long piece of standard 2-inch by 2-inch pine lumber, a small and humble piece of wood with which artists have to create something of meaning and value.

It may be beautiful, surprising, humorous, satirical or ironic. But above all, it will be an original.

Submissions have varied from cutting the block into pieces and attaching them to a multimedia painting to being used as connectors in a coffee table.

Children’s submissions include a group project by Girl Scouts from Troop 3008, of Johns Creek.

Arts on the Creek will show the exhibition at numerous

If you go What: The Block Party When: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where: 11164 State Bridge Road Cost: Free More Info: www.artsonthecreek.org, www.frescoartgalerie.com

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Information on Arts on the Creek Inc. and The Block Party is at www.artsonthecreek.org.

Fresco’s website is www.frescoartgalerie.com, and hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770777-4773.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, December 5, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, December 16, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-13-02/CLUP-13-09/V-13-22 Windward Pod 66 Consideration of a request to amend the Windward Masterplan in order to permit single family “for-sale” residential. A request to change the Future Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Medium Density Residential” is also requested and a variance from the required 50’ undisturbed buffer required between commercial/office uses and residential property. The property is located between Edison Drive and Webb Bridge Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1113, 1180, 1176, 1243, 1179, 1242 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CU-13-10 Massey Pest Control Consideration of a conditional use request for a pest control business at 418 North Main Street. The property is located on the west side of North Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1180, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-13-15/V-13-18 Stonewalk Mayfield Corners Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.3 acres from R-15 to R-10MHD (Historic District in order to permit 18 “for-sale” single family attached homes. The property is located at the southeast corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1197, 1252 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-13-13 Unified Development Code Consideration of amendments to the Unified Development Code in order to add R-4D detached residential zoning designation (for-sale housing).

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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Dolvin’s Lemonade Wars raise funds for CURE Childhood Cancer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Dolvin Elementary Kids Care members hosted their third annual Lemonade Wars at several local neighborhoods on Oct. 5.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students sold lemonade and baked goods to raise more than $2,300 for CURE Childhood Cancer.

Dolvin students pictured are Charles Federico, Claire Federico, Radhika Uchil, Ethan Sorkin and Ryan Fink.

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