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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A couple reported an armed robbery Nov. 18 when the wife was ambushed as she arrived home. The wife pulled into her garage on Glenbarr Drive a little before 7:30 p.m., when she was jumped by two men. One of the men was brandishing a gun at her as she opened her car door and demanded that she give him all her money and valuables.

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$9K worth of jewelry missing from home ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman reported a theft Nov. 11 of $9,000 worth of jewelry from her Pinewalk Forest Circle home. The last time the woman saw the jewelry was Nov. 8 in her master bedroom. When she came home the next day, she saw some items in the room and the dresser drawers had been moved, but she did not notice anything missing at the time. The woman once again saw Nov. 10 that some items in her room had been moved. This time, she looked more thoroughly and realized that several pieces of jewelry and four gift cards were missing. The woman said that she did not have any workers in her house recently, but her son frequently has guests over.

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MILTON, Ga. — A woman reported a scam Nov. 21 after she was contacted by an unknown man threatening to shoot her brother. The woman had received a text from the man saying that her brother had been in a car accident and that she

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The woman, in fear of her safety, didn’t try to confront the duo and gave them her purse. Over $1,000 worth of items was in her purse, including a smart phone, Louis Vuitton wallet, keys and cash. The two unknown men then drove off in a dark-colored Toyota Corolla without harming anyone. There were two witnesses for the incident, including the woman’s husband.

needed to call immediately. When the woman called back, the man said that he was holding her brother at gunpoint. He said the wreck was her brother’s fault, and they needed money for medical care. He said that the woman needed to send $300 to Puerto Rico or her brother would die. The price went up to $460 during the conversation. The woman contacted police about the call. When they contacted the woman’s brother, he said that he was fine and had been in the shower during that time. The man never gave his name, and the woman did not give any of her personal information to him. Police advised the woman that it was a scam and to block the number.

Stolen identity used to open bank accounts MILTON, Ga. — A man reported identity theft Nov. 21 after he received multiple letters about accounts that he had not opened. The man first became suspicious when he received a letter stating that he had been approved for a bank account with a $16,900 credit line. He then received a card application from another bank that needed information and a debit card from yet another bank that needed activation. The man had not applied to any of these banks. The man finally realized that someone had stolen his identity when he received a confirmation letter from the U.S. Postal Service about an address

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DUI arrests ►► Sean Kevin Foley, 44, of Abbotts

Bridge Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 15 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and hit and run. ►► Rajan Gupta, 39, of Coventry Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 17 on Coventry Lane in Johns Creek for DUI and brake light violation. ►► Gregory Gene Smith, 58, of Nesbit Lakes Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 28 on Hembree Parkway in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Melissa Diane Hughes, 34, of Cedar Run, Atlanta, was arrested Oct. 27 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving and texting while driving. ►► Jorge Rafael Lopez, 33, of Barrett Creek Blvd., Marietta, was arrested Oct. 27 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► David Andrew English, 31, of Ashland Parkway, Woodstock, was arrested Oct. 26 on Manor Creek Court in Roswell for DUI, no license

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Is Laser Cataract Surgery Really Better? By Cameron Johnson, M.D.

In recent years there has been much publicity about laser–assisted cataract surgery. This surgery uses a laser to perform portions of the procedure. These include making small incisions, creating a round opening called a capsulorhexis on the front of the cataract, and breaking the lens into pieces which can be sucked out. These portions of the surgery are usually performed manually with surgical instruments.

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Using a laser allows these steps to be performed more precisely and to the same specifications every time. It has been predicted that by making the capsulorhexis with a laser, it may improve patient’s chances of not needing distance glasses after surgery due to the lens sitting in a more predictable location in the eye. Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Also, when the laser is used to “soften” the lens up prior to removal, it takes less energy to remove the lens and this may result in less swelling of the eye and faster visual recovery. At this time, clinical trials have not yet proven laser cataract surgery to be superior to manual cataract surgery. One study did show less swelling and improved vision at 1 day and 1 week after surgery, but there was no difference in outcomes at 6 months. Most studies looking at the need for glasses after surgery have shown no difference in the percentage of patients dependent on glasses, although one showed a small improvement with laser surgery. Complication rates have been shown to be very low with both manual and laser cataract surgery, although there have been slightly higher rates reported with laser surgery. It is a testament to the great outcomes that are currently achieved with standard cataract surgery, that so far it has been difficult to prove that lasers are superior. More studies are needed to find the definitive answer to this question.

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Council balks at drive-thru restaurants on busy Old Alabama at peak hours By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A plan to put a Dunkin Donuts and a Baskin Robbins in 11,000 square feet of office space on 2.9 acres was denied Monday night by the Johns Creek City Council because the plans included a drive-thru and did not meet the Character Area’s criteria for a walkable, village community. But the real stake in the heart of the proposal was the request for left-in, left-out lanes that even the developer admitted would be nearly impossible at peak morning traffic hours. The developer of the property on the northeast corner of Old Alabama and Jones Bridge roads asked for seven variances including: • A reduction in parking spaces from 65 to 55 • Parking in the rear with store fronts closer to street • Variance to allow fast-food operation Attorney Nathan Pete Hendricks, representing the developer, John Eplan, said the project sought to be a pedestrian-friendly, conforming to a village atmosphere. He explained the two restaurants would be walkable, but the drive-thru required by corporate offices of Dunkin Donuts “triggered” a fastfood appellation requiring a variance. Several of the variance requests were to accommodate the “village atmosphere” required for the Character Area, such as parking in rear and the reduction in parking spaces. “We don’t see a parking lot between the shops and the street as promoting walkability or a village,” Hendricks said. And with no feasible access to Jones Bridge Road, the project needed a leftin and left-out access even, as Eplan admitted, such access would be barred by heavy traffic along Old Alabama at peak times. Eplan, a 30-year city resident on Morton Road, said his project was “minimally invasive,” and that the proj-

ect would be good for the area. “The site is traffic-bound at peak hours,” he said. So while the stacking turn lane would be there, left lane traffic would not allow even an attempt to make such a turn in the a.m. hours, so concerns about cars trying to make the turn were moot. The project came in, however, with a “double denial” recommendation from both the Planning Commission and the Community Development Department. Community Development Director Sharon Ebert said the traffic study made the project a no-go in her opinion. “Based on that study, we changed our recommendation from approval to denial,” she said. The project would generate 1,000 visits a day with 49 percent of those visits coming at peak morning hours. Several citizens spoke in opposition to the project, citing the trips it would generate in an already congested area. “It is hard to envision it as a walkable development with a drive-thru and 1,000 cars pulling in and out every

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day,” said Foxworth resident Gary Bevins. Foxworth resident Scott Smith agreed, saying the “double denial” by staff and the Planning Commission should “carry a lot of weight.” “To call this a walkable project is laughable,” Smith said. Resident Cindy Eade noted that traffic in front of the project would be bad “only for a short time.” “But it will be really bad,” Eade said. “The traffic study is so blatant. It would be very confusing for anyone trying to turn left onto the property.” Resident Gail Shoemaker said it was just the wrong location for such a project. A project should improve the area and this is not an improvement, she said. Discussion by City Council was short in denying the project. Councilman Bob Gray said the project would work well in other areas of the city but not at this location. Councilman Lenny Zaprowski allowed that the site was a difficult one to develop. But the property should not have been segmented away from the adjacent shopping center. “It would be a much more viable site then,” Zaprowski said. “I think they tried their best, but it breaks the Comprehensive Plan.” Mayor Mike Bodker agreed, calling it a “fatally flawed” plan. Eplan said his project was a worthy one, and that denying it might bring regrets later. “With the zoning it has, someone could put up a Denny’s restaurant and never go before the Planning Commission or the City Council for a rezoning or a variance,” he said.

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City denies Parson Road townhomes ‘Right project, wrong place,’ mayor says By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmdiagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A plan for 48 townhomes on 5.9 acres (8.08 units per acre) by Beazer Homes was denied Monday night unanimously by the Johns Creek City Council. Mayor Mike Bodker called it, “The right project but in the wrong place.” The “wrong” place was the southwest corner of Medlock Bridge Road and Parsons Road. The plan came before council with a recommendation of approval by staff at 6 units per acre, and the Planning Commission recommended approval at 5 units per acre. However, a petition presented by Parsons Road residents with 635 signatures for denial may have swayed council more. Beazer representative Jim Warren told councilmembers the project was compliant with the comprehensive land use plan and complied with all applicable zoning laws. Beazer was also prepared to donate right of way for a left-turn lane even though it was “well

below the threshold” that would call for road improvements. The project would generate about 100 trips per day – 100 out and 100 in. The three-story townhouses were designed to sell in the $400,000s, according to Beazer Homes Vice President of Acquisitions Garen Smith. “Our success with our Cameron Park community on State Bridge Road made us interested in doing a project here,” Smith said. The project has frontage on Medlock and Parsons and its entrance on Parsons. Community Development Director Sharon Ebert said the townhouse project would offer a transition of density and intensity of development as the property transitions from the four-lane Medlock Bridge Road frontage and moves down Parsons. But the project met with opposition from subdivisions along Parsons. Highgate HOA president Steve Kelzone presented an online petition with the 635 names. “Forty-eight townhomes do nothing to preserve the existing character of the neighborhood,” Kelzone said. “This does not follow the existing land use and has Parsons Road frontage two times

I would be satisfied with single-family homes [on the property], but anything else would be unforgivable. We have a duty to protect residents.” STEVE BROADBENT Johns Creek councilman that of Medlock Bridge Road and has a Parsons entrance.” Myers Park HOA president Nancy Hyde said the character area should capture the thru-traffic (per acre), but townhouses don’t capture existing traf-

fic, and generate more traffic per acre. Residents also opposed the threestory homes that would “loom” down on their houses which are at a lower elevation. Smith said Beazer was willing to negotiate the style and stories of the product as well as the density. But residents did not seem to want to negotiate about the project. Smith noted that one of the objections to the project was it would add more students to area schools. But Beazer countered that townhouses in the $400,000s was a “down-size” purchase for empty nesters whose children have grown and moved away. Councilman Steve Broadbent, who moved for denial, said the city had a duty to protect the homes along Parsons. “I would be satisfied with singlefamily homes [on the property], but anything else would be unforgivable,” Broadbent said. “We have a duty to protect residents.” Councilman Bob Gray said as a “newly minted empty nester,” he might consider looking at a Beazer home at some point. “I may look for a property like this, but not here,” Gray said.

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JC Founders Day Parade set Dec. 3 10th anniversary a special day By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Founders Day is the annual celebration of Johns Creek’s official incorporation Dec. 1, 2006. This year marks a full decade of cityhood. Mayor Mike Bodker, who has served as presiding mayor since the first Founders Day Parade in 2006, said he loves the parade because it is uniquely a Johns Creek event. “It seems like just yesterday, and yet look how far we have come,” Bodker said. “And look at all the leaders it has produced. Tax Commissioner Lynne Riley, state Rep. Brad Raffensperger and former Speaker of the House Mark Burkhalter. “And we have a strong City Council with Steve Broadbent, Stephanie Endres, Corrie Davenport, Bob Gray, Lenny Zaprowski and Jay Lin.” He noted Johns Creek is one of the top 400 cities in the United States by population and the ninth largest city in

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Georgia. Today there are 203 government employees serving a city of 83,000 residents with the lowest millage rate in the state and $3 million “in savings.” “We have a CALEA-certified Police Department and the only city with a swift water rescue team. We have

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created the ChattCom 911 service and built the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater,” he said. The city has 300-plus acres of parkland to date and has just passed a $40 million parks bond to improve and expand city parks. The city has repaved 66.8 miles of surface streets and instituted a state-of-the-art Intelligent Traffic System. “The city is home to Emory Hospital Johns Creek which is second to none,” the mayor said. Among the accolades given to the city are the designation as “Safest City in Georgia,” “The Hardest Working Suburb,” an AJC “City of Open Government” and “A City of Ethics” from the Georgia Municipal Association. And Mayor Bodker is the outgoing GMA chairman. The city is invited to commemorate the efforts of all those who worked so hard to make incorporation a reality and celebrate Johns Creek’s continuing progress. It’s a fun-filled, family-oriented way to celebrate Johns Creek cityhood, and this year the public is invited to join in the stupendous 10th annual celebration.

Founders Day Parade When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Where: State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads Cost: Free The Founders Day Parade began in 2007, celebrating the first year of cityhood and has since become an important community tradition. The parade has grown to more than 80 units and thousands of participants, including: Shriner clowns local high school clubs and bands colorful floats from area businesses, organizations and neighborhoods In addition special entries include: Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band, Atholl Highlanders Pipes and Drums of Stone Mountain, knights and maidens from Medieval Times, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and more. The parade route travels west on State Bridge beginning at West Morton Road and ending at Kimball Bridge Road. The viewing grandstand will be at Jones Bridge Road and State Bridge Road.

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Governor’s idea for failing schools needs rethinking Gov. Nathan Deal’s plan to help Georgia’s failing schools had its heart in the right place but not its head. Georgia’s high school graduation rate is a dismal 72.5 HATCHER HURD percent according to Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com the National Center for Education Statistics. That is not news. It has been dismal for the 60-plus years I have lived in this state. The idea of the governor of the state coming forward with a bold new initiative to help turn around those schools with the worst test scores is truly wonderful. But the Georgia voters read between the lines. The idea that some state-operated school district would be set up to take on up to 20 of those “failing schools” just didn’t pass the smell test. First, where are these students going to go? Was the plan to bus them all to the state Capitol for remedial math, English and ‘rithmetic? There were precious few details. Just how would the state miracle up these super teachers who would turn mostly poor students into scholars? Of course the first chink in the plan was to blame the schools, and by extension the teachers. (Note of disclosure here. My daughter is a teacher.) Yes, let’s blame the schools and not look at any of the socio-economic problems that affect students’ abilities to learn. Let’s not think about generational poverty and the fact that today’s high school diploma is not a ticket to a job paying more than minimum wage. This was the wrong election year to ask voters to trust the career politicians to fix broken schools. The governor won no points either in the way the state would fund what it was calling a “state-operated school district” for up to 20 schools among the 127 schools identified as failing. The Augusta Chronicle described the funding as coming from “a per-student share of all local, state and federal funds coming into the school districts in which the schools are located.” That’s right, the state would bleed white the poorest school districts – which is where these 127 failing schools are most likely to be – to pay for what exactly? Details of just what this state-operated school district would look like are sorely lacking, except to say they would stay in the system for up to 10

years, all the while sucking local school districts dry. And who would be teaching these students? Why for-profit “charter schools.” That goes a long way toward explaining the money behind the expensive TV ad campaign leading up to the Nov. 8 constitutional referendum. There is a lot of profit in for-profit education. Look at the success Louisiana, Tennessee and North Carolina have had, we were asked. The truth is the jury is still out if these “cures” for the failing schools have made any real differences at all. No, this looks like just another attempt to make public tax money portable for any parent who wants to take their child to a private school. A school district spends between $5,000 and $8,000 to educate one child. So the charter schools want $5,000 to $8,000 to educate that same child. There is just one problem. That figure is not the cost to educate anyone’s child. That number is simply created by dividing a school’s budget by the number of students. That is not the cost of educating a child. It’s a meaningless number actually. What a school budget includes is teacher salaries, teaching materials, bus driver salaries, buses (with gas and maintenance), the maintenance of buildings and grounds, maintenance people’s salaries, a cafeteria and cafete-

A school district spends between $5,000 and $8,000 to educate one child. So the charter schools want $5,000 to $8,000 to educate that same child. There is just one problem. That figure is not the cost to educate anyone’s child... ria salaries … Well, you get the point. It is about 10 times what any virtual school incurs. So we understand where the profit is derived in for-profit schools. That is a pipe dream that politicians seem to favor because it makes them look like they are trying to solve a problem without using any of their tax dollars. Oh, it costs the taxpayers just the same. It’s just a political game of three-card monte. It’s all about misdi-

rection. Now, should the governor and the General Assembly really want to put their skin in the game, let’s create a trouble-shooting program that sends additional assistance to these low-performing schools. I don’t mean throw money at it. Throw teachers at it. You have students who are not performing. It is not because they can’t learn. So ramp up the instruction time. At 3:15, bring in the tutors. We have the bricks and mortar already in place. Start with kindergarten through third grade. That is where the twig is bent. Get them up to speed in reading, math and all the rest. Why start with the youngest under-performers? Well, when the bathtub is overflowing, the first thing you do is turn off the faucet. The money spent there will have the largest and most long-term effect. Give children the academic reinforcement they don’t receive at home. It’s not that poor parents don’t care. But if you are a single mom working the night shift, you can’t give that reinforcement. The payoff is a better educated workforce, which means people paying taxes and not receiving assistance. It means people going to work and not to jail. It means breaking the cycles of poverty and ignorance. Of course there is no profit in those kinds of schools. Or is there?

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Young Alpharetta actor stars in NBC movie Dylan Rowen celebrates beginning of acting career By EMMA LAYTON news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A young Alpharetta actor has been making a name for himself recently in what could be considered one of the toughest job industries. Hours spent memorizing lines, networking, auditioning and traveling have paid off as 14-year-old Dylan Michael Rowen has recently co-starred in two major NBC movies. Rowen played brother Denver Parton in both â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dolly Partonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coat of Many Colorsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dolly Partonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love.â&#x20AC;? The former had over 15 million views, earning the title of the highest rated TV movie in the past four years, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more recent film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dolly Partonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love,â&#x20AC;? was released Nov. 30 on NBC. After â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dolly Partonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coat of Many Colorsâ&#x20AC;? was released last year, Rowen and the rest of the youthful cast were honored with a Young Entertainers Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast. This production gave Rowen the opportunity to rub elbows with stars such as

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Thompson also encourages her students to regularly share their time and music with the community, including at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. “My students are very loving and generous,” Thompson said. “At the beginning of the year, unfortunately, there was a bus driver who passed away, and the students gathered up money for the bus driver’s family. They’re always helping out like that – that’s just one small example.” That generosity goes both ways between the students and teacher. Recently, Thompson’s orchestra family became literal when she adopted one of her former students after his family was killed in an accident. “I went to the funeral and offered anything I could do to help,” Thompson said. “I have a relationship with all of my students, and it just made sense for me to help. And over time, he’s become a part of my family.” The finalists for the Music Educator Award will be announced in December. The winner will be flown out to the 59th annual Grammy Awards Ceremony Feb. 12, 2017 in Los Angeles to pick up a $10,000 personal grant. To learn more about the award and to nominate an educator for the 2018 award, visit grammymusicteacher.com.

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New Alpharetta Chamber president brings small business perspective Former cupcake dynamo wants to double membership By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce President Kelsey Lynch is no stranger to small business. She’s owned one of the smallest businesses in the country. For four years, Lynch, 33, operated a successful pastry business out of her own kitchen, selling upward of 2,000 cupcakes and confections a week throughout metro Atlanta. “I’m definitely my father’s daughter,” said Lynch, who grew up in Rockdale County with a father who made a living by installing high-end accessories on after-market vehicles. “I always knew I wanted to have my own business,” she said. “I also learned from him that it’s not easy to have your own business. You have to understand exactly how to run it, the finances – there’s so much involvement. You have to be there seven days a week.” From an early age, Lynch loved to cook, and by the age of 20, she felt the itch to strike out on her own. She went to culinary school at Sullivan University in Louisville, Ky., not to learn cooking, but to learn how to run a restaurant. “They’re very thorough,” she said. “I had a great education there.” She earned a bachelor’s degree in pastry arts and spent the next three years as executive pastry chef in Louisville’s Makers Mark lounge.

“I got to a point where I was “They had a fit over it. They 26 years old and I thought ‘I’ve thought it was the coolest got to get out of here because thing ever,” she said. “A week I’m going to end up meeting later, I’m on their menu. We someone and creating real come up with a price point and roots here, and I’m not going to he bought 50 cupcakes to last do that.’” for the weekend. I delivered So, she left Maker’s Mark them on Friday morning.” and moved back to Atlanta. He said he’d call her MonThat’s when she began day to set up another order. brainstorming about how to “They called me at 8 o’clock start her own business. that same night and said At that time, there were they’re out,” she recalled. “Can some small cupcake shops I bring more? I said I don’t opening up and they were have more. I make them fresh.” beginning to get some buzz She asked them how many around town. more they wanted. They said In 2008, she decided to 200. jump in, just ahead of the big “So I stayed up all night cupcake boom that was about and I cooked 200 cupcakes to sweep the country. from scratch for the next “I just went to the bank and morning,” she said. said I need a business loan, That marathon weekend and they basically just laughed was the beginning of a fourme out the door because I HATCHER HURD/HERALD year relationship with Tin didn’t even have one client,” Kelsey Lynch, the new Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Lizzy’s in which she supplied she said. “So I did it the Paula president, takes the reins with a businesswoman’s per2,000 cupcakes a week to Tin Deen way. I started makspective. Lizzy’s five locations. ing cupcakes out of my own But the business took off house.” beyond the cantina. Customers She drew up a menu and began sell- ticed the cupcakes,” she said. “He saw would run into her delivering the cuping and marketing her pastries everythem and said ‘Where’d you get those?’ cakes or pick up her business card and where she went. “When he saw some cool, request cupcakes for corporate events, “I would make cupcakes for anyfunky-looking cupcakes, it was interbirthdays or weddings. body that would look at me,” she said. esting.” “I made a cake for a playboy bunny “I would give people cupcakes at the She gave him a cupcake and he left. who won Playmate of the Year once,” grocery store, at the bank, anywhere.” Minutes later, he returned and told she said. “Someone had my cupcakes Then, one day, while meeting a her the cupcake was delicious and he and told them about it. She had this friend for a meal at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina would like to add them to his menu. party at Tongue and Groove in Buckin Grant Park near her apartment, she “I was shocked. I couldn’t believe head and they called and asked me to decided to bring some cupcakes for her this was happening,” Lynch said. make a cake. friend’s children. So she went home and created an “So I made a huge, big bunny and “The owner of Tin Lizzy’s actually array of cupcakes to fit the motif of a delivered our food to the table and noMexican cantina. See LYNCH, Page 18

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Forsyth enacts emergency billboard moratorium By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a 30-day emergency moratorium Nov. 17 regarding the conversion of billboards to LED signs. The moratorium bars applications for the conversion. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said billboards are legal in the county under its sign code. But the county doesn’t allow any new billboards and hasn’t for some time. “However, technology changes,” Jarrard said. “We certainly have seen the changes when the push to convert signage to LED signs occurred.” Nonconforming sign structures, or

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delivered it to this Playboy playmate party at Tongue and Groove. Some of the most ridiculous things would come through, and I’d say, ‘Sure, I’ll do that.’” The pace never let up, and she said she would never hire help because she was so careful about how her products were made, delivered and marketed to the public. “I felt the integrity of the company would be damaged if I didn’t have every single finger in every single part of it,” she said. “I didn’t want somebody to deliver the cupcakes for me because they would be a representative of the company.” The business kept Lynch either in front of an oven or on deliveries for seven days a week with no vacation, no days off. Then, in 2012, she learned she was about to make one of the biggest deliveries of her life. “When I got pregnant, it was not possible to continue because of how hard I worked,” she said. So, after talking it over with her husband, they decided to put the business on hold and possibly pick it up in a few years if the demand was still there. But, after the birth of her son Hayes, Lynch went to work as director of sales at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Alpharetta where she joined the Chamber of Commerce in 2014. She takes over from retiring President Hans Appen as the head of the 350-member organization.

“I think Hans did a remarkable job of making the Alpharetta Chamber very fun,” she said. “When I was a member while at Ruth’s Chris, I always enjoyed going to the events. They were fun, and they were just no pressure.” She said she wants to continue that legacy because it makes members feel more welcome. “I’m going to continue to do that,” she said. “I want our events to be fun and interesting and I want it to feel like a break from work.” She said such a system allows businesses to grow their reputations organically rather than through forced networking with people you may have nothing in common with. As for other goals, Lynch has set a mark of adding another 350 members within the next year. “There are 6,000 businesses in Alpharetta that can be a part of a chamber of commerce,” she said. “I know firsthand what it’s like to head up a small business. You have to get down on the ground and network and it’s just blood, sweat and tears every day. I know exactly how that feels.” She also knows that if she’d been introduced to the benefits of chamber membership back in her cupcake days, she would have jumped at the chance. “That’s the biggest mistake and regret I have,” she said. “Being a prior business owner and not knowing what a chamber was back then, I just didn’t know. I would’ve killed to have been a part of such an organization. “It’s such an easy thing for $250 a year and to be put in front of so many people in such a great platform. It’s phenomenal.”

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Celebrate the incorporation of Johns Creek with the 10th Annual Founders Day Parade. Highlights include musical groups, local neighborhoods, schools, community organizations, civic clubs and businesses. The parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 starting at 10 a.m. on State Bridge Road, between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads in Johns Creek. For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.

EVENTS: JINGLE JOG IN CUMMING

What: Get a running start to your day by participating in the Jingle Jog 5K. All preregistered runners are guaranteed to receive a technical, long sleeve T-Shirt. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. Where: Cumming Town Center, 2085 Market Place Blvd., Cumming Cost: registration starts at $25 More info and registration: active.com

BACK TO NATURE HOLIDAY MARKET

What: Meet over 40 fine arts artisans, artisans of the farm and kitchen and instrumental artisans – all while supporting local vendors selling handmade, eco-friendly goods. Free admission. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

DECK THE STALLS

What: Annual fundraising event to provide feed and care for over 100 horses and other animals at this horse rescue facility. Activities will include hay rides, horse/reindeer rides, games, vendor booths and much more. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Save-the-Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERING

What: Find out how to volunteer at and support Habitat for Humanity during this 30-minute volunteer information session. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:30-11 a.m. Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info and registration: vgibson@ habitat.org or 770-415-1650

BIZARRE BAZAAR

What: Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents the Bizarre Bazaar. Artisans will offer a variety of items for kids and adults along with beautiful original seasonal paintings in the gallery. When: Dec. 3-4, times vary Where: Gallery on Fouts Road, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: visitroswellga.com/ christmas-2016

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: WORKS IN CLAY HOLIDAY SALE

What: Art Center West studio’s annual holiday event offers handmade ceramic artworks for sale created by more than 40 members of Roswell’s Clay Collective. When: Through Dec. 7, times vary. Reception Dec. 1, 7-9 p.m. Where: Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com

What: The Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band is taking the audience “Home for the Holidays” this year with traditional melodies. Join the celebration of Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve with joyous songs of the season. When: Thursday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: $15 More info: playhousecumming.com

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

What: Come see the classic holiday musical about a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa and must prove his authenticity. When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for children and seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com

SYNERGY

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

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SENIOR FOLLIES CHRISTMAS SHOW

What: This year’s show features tons of family entertainment, from old TV Christmas specials to country Christmas, Christmas around the world and celebrating the troops in a USO segment. When: Through Dec. 4, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 7030 Grassmoor Grange Way, Cumming Cost: $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com or 770-7819178

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What: Gather at Roswell’s grand Bulloch Hall for an intimate 45-seat performance of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic once again. Reservations required. When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where; Bulloch Hall, 80 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Cost: $16 for children and seniors, $18 for adults More info and tickets: bullochhall. org/a-christmas-carol.html

ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

What: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with children all evening in the gazebo during the lighting of the 45-foot live spruce tree with 10,000 white lights in the Corner Park of downtown. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 5-9 p.m. Where: 2 South Main St., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE

What: This quaint holiday tradition has become a Milton staple including Santa photos, photographic arts, caroling, s’mores, hot cocoa and fun. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-5 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ROSWELL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

What: This family event includes carolers from local schools, lighting of Town Square, a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by the mayor, and a special visit from Santa Claus. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SANTA’S SECRET GIFT SHOP CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS

What: Each year, Northside Hospital honors those affected by cancer with the lighting of giant Christmas trees. Enjoy live entertainment from local schools and groups, children’s activities and photos with Santa. When: Friday, Dec. 2, 6–8 p.m. Where: Northside Hospital-Forsyth, 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming More info: northside.com/col

FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA

What: Get individual or family holiday photos with Santa taken for free. The photographer will be using a “green screen” so it is recommended that attendees not wear green clothing. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

What: Children ages 12 and younger can enjoy affordably-priced holiday shopping, making arts and crafts, and face painting. Pictures with Santa are available Sunday. When: Dec. 3, 6—8:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m. Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side. Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons. When: Through Jan. 22, 2017, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: general admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

ADVENTURE TO SANTA

What: Meet Santa Claus in this immersive holiday experience. This season, the all-new attraction lets the family join Po and Friends for interactive games and an immersive, cinematic journey. Photo packages available. When: Through Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Alpharetta Library will be hosting a book sale. All proceeds will go toward supporting the library and its programs. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

IT’S A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

What: Join for a discussion of this month’s mystery book, “The Mountain Story,” by Lori Lansens. For ages 18 and up. When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: marcia. divack@fultoncountyga.gov or afpls.org

STORYTELLING WITH BABATUNDE

What: Join African “Freestyle” Storyteller, Babatunde (Jason Louder) as he presents stories based on a young boy named Kweku and characters found in traditional African tales. When: Monday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

ESL GROUP

What: Join the group to enhance your conversational English as a Second Language techniques for beginner to intermediate English speakers. Ages 18 and up. No registration needed. When: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

PRESERVING FAMILY RECIPES

What: Valerie Frey, author of Preserving Family Recipes: How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions, will explore various aspects of your family’s heirloom recipes. When: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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Volunteers help stock the Chattahoochee Last week, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and an army of wader-clad volunteers of all ages helped stock several thousand rainbow and brown trout in the ChatSTEVE HUDSON tahoochee River Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group “Delayed Harvest” water at the Whitewater Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area near Mount Paran Road. One of several “volunteer-assisted” stockings that will take place over the next few months, this event provided a family-friendly opportunity for handson involvement in Georgia’s Delayed Harvest trout fishing program. The volunteers served as part of a “bucket brigade,” transporting fish from the hatchery truck to parts of the river that the truck cannot reach directly. Near-perfect conditions, including great weather and low water, combined to make this one of the most successful volunteer stockings in recent memory. “The low water let us spread the fish out in the river,” one volunteer observed. “Last year, it seems like I remember the water being a lot higher, and it was hard to move around in the river. But this time the low water made it easy and a lot more fun.” If you’ve never been part of a volunteer-assisted stocking event, you’re missing out on a great deal of fun. It goes like this: First, the volunteers gather at the Whitewater parking area. After putting on their waders they swap fish stories from previous DH seasons (yes, there may be a little exaggeration now and then) while waiting for the fish to arrive. Then, as the hatchery truck appears around the last curve leading to the parking lot, somebody shouts “Here they come!” and it’s time to get down to business. The truck maneuvers into position near the trail leading to the river, and the volunteers line up nearby with five-gallon buckets in hand. That’s when the fun begins. The volunteers bring their buckets to the truck, and the buckets are filled with water and loaded with trout. It’s a splashy, exciting and totally fun sight to see, and within minutes the first bucket is loaded and ready to go. Then, it’s a matter of carrying the fishladen buckets to the water, wading out

into the Chattahoochee and turning the fish loose. Do the fish stay where they’re released? “I’d like to think they do,” said one stocking veteran. “Though we’d like to believe that they’ll be waiting where we put ‘em, the fact is that those trout move around. They’ll spread themselves out fairly quickly.” That’s good news for Delayed Harvest anglers, too, for it means that you’ll soon find fish in many parts of the Delayed Harvest section of the Hooch. Once the stocking was completed, a number of folks stayed around to do a bit of fishing. The trout were cooperative, to say the least, and I heard a lot of excitement in the voices drifting across the water. It was especially encouraging to see the number of young people participating, and there was no sweeter sound than the words “Daddy, I caught one!” drifting across the water. And yes, some of the trout were big, but the smiles were even bigger. What’s the best fly for DH fishing? Favorites include pink Sucker Spawn or Y2K egg imitations, bright and flashy streamers, and buggy-looking nymphs such as Pheasant Tails. Black Wooly Bugger flies worked well too as do many other patterns. But you don’t have to be a fly fisher to pursue Hooch DH trout. Light spinning gear is also effective. Try a Roostertail, a Mepps Spinner or a white curly-tailed grub-and-jig. Just remember that on Delayed Harvest water, each lure can have just one single hook. Lures with treble hooks are not permitted with DH areas, and of course all fish must be immediately released.

In addition to the Delayed Harvest portion of the Chattahoochee, which extends from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to the U.S. 41 bridge, Georgia has four other great Delayed Harvest fisheries. These include designated sections of Amicalola Creek, Chattooga River, Smith Creek and Toccoa River. Delayed Harvest regulations apply to the designated waters from Nov. 1 through May 14. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has done a stellar job of creating a great Delayed Harvest trout fishery in north Georgia, and I hope you’ll be able to get in on the fun. Plan to include some Delayed Harvest trout fishing in your wintertime outdoor activities this year. You’ll be glad you did. And watch for the next volunteer-assisted stocking. Most years, one is scheduled for the week of Christmas, a time which makes it easy for the entire family to participate. I’ll look forward to seeing you there! This is the perfect time of year to enjoy Georgia’s great Delayed Harvest trout season. Learn more about it in Steve Hudson’s comprehensive 84-page book entitled “GEORGIA DELAYED HARVEST TROUT GUIDE.” Packed with info on access and tactics for each of Georgia’s DH streams, it’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon, or direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Christmas morning at 5990 Whitestone Lane By Judy Roberts Harry Norman, REALTORS It’s Christmas morning and the kids tip toe downstairs to sit by the fireplace in the fireside keeping room and cuddle up in their special chair. They await the much anticipated Christmas morning activities. The smells of hot coffee and hot cocoa brewing are the signals that it is time for all to wake up because it is Christmas morning! What a beautiful room this fireside keeping room is! An addition to the original home with built-in bookcases and a real wood burning fireplace. This room has travertine stone flooring and a stained, vaulted, beaded wood ceiling. And what a tranquil view, just looking out to the lovely veranda which encircles the walk-out salt water pool. One could literally want to spend the day curled up there but wait, it is Christmas day and much more to see and do!

The kids and adults make short work of the breakfast feast served. There is plenty of room for everyone to gather in this eat-in-kitchen with a dual sided fireplace. Now, not only do you smell hot coffee and cocoa, now you smell Christmas morning breakfast casserole, stone ground cheese grits, and hot apple fritters! Yummy!!! So our next stop will definitely be the kitchen. The owners

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Christmas: Continued from Page 22 bows, wrapping paper, and Christmas cards, it still is one of the most stunning rooms with its built-in bookcases and a special designed coffered ceiling – and of course that gorgeous view of the walk-out salt water pool. As the children disperse to the full finished terrace level with all their goodies, the adults go to their separate quarters to dress for the day. The master suite in this home is located just down the hall on the main level – very convenient to the other main rooms of the home. It too has been completely renovated. Gorgeous hardwood floors, a custom built-in wardrobe and sitting area. Most impressive is the ceiling in this room which was built to be a replica of the ceiling in the Cloister at Sea Island, Georgia. And with this elaborate master suite comes an elaborate master bathroom full with a travertine floor, and again the custom built-in cabinets. Most impressive are the hidden pull-out medicine cabinets and a built-in linen tower. It would be hard to get dressed quickly in this master bath as there is a step-in steam shower with dual spray heads and a rain pan showerhead. What could be more inviting and relaxing than this? Well….a slipper tub with claw feet and an overhanging faucet. Now that everyone is dressed in their Christmas attire and ready for the day. Some head to that glamourous kitchen to start Christmas day dinner while some head to the terrace level to watch a Christmas movie or play pool in the game room or workout in the workout room. Whatever is your fancy, it is there to enjoy! What is that clamoring? Everyone is setting the table in the banquet sized dining room. Time to eat!!! Ugh…Stuffed again!!! Maybe I’ll take a nap – but wait, that means I will miss playing golf with everyone on the Laurel Springs golf course. No way that I am going to miss that! This is a lovely Jack Nicklaus par 71 golf course. I am sure after all of this, everyone WILL be ready for a NAP!!! This lovely home now awaits a new owner to purchase and create their own stories and special memories! Please see our full page ad also in this publication and please contact Judy Roberts with Harry Norman, REALTORS– 770 656-1920 for your very own personal tour.

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JCHS cross country girls Runner-Up at State Meet JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Gladiator girls cross country team competed in the GHSA 6A State Cross Country Championship meet in Carrollton. The JCHS runners that competed at the meet were Dani Blank, 9th grade; Sophie Brandeis, 11th grade; Sarika Gowda, 12th grade; Kate Konieczka, 11th grade; Claire Murray, 9th grade; Madigan Wallace, 9th grade; and Allison Rothrock, 11th grade. The JCHS team saved arguably their best performance of the year for the state meet on a perfect race day at the hilly Carrollton course. Led by All-State runner Allison Rothrock, who placed eighth overall with a time of 20:18, the girls finished second as State Runner-up to GHSA 6A State Cross Country Champion Harrison High School. The JCHS team finished with 123 points and outran their rival and GHSA Region 7-6A Champion Alpharetta High School by 25 points. Going into this season, expectations were not high to achieve the success that the Gladiator girls have achieved. There are five freshman girls from different sports backgrounds that helped contribute to the recent and future milestones in store for Johns Creek. The varsity girls team is losing a four year cross country senior, Sarika Gowda, who has contributed and worked hard for her high school career. Other than the latter, the varsity girls team will stay intact and with the coaching staff led by Danny Brock, remain vying for the state champion title next season.

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10th Annual Founders Day Parade State Bridge Road 10:00 a.m. Breakfast with Santa* Newtown Park - Park Place 9:00 a.m. Special Needs Lunch with Santa* Newtown Park - Park Place 12:00 p.m.

Seven JCHS gladiators competed in the Nov. 5 GHSA 6A State Cross Country Championship Meet in Carrollton. Athletes included Dani Blank, 9th grade; Sophie Brandeis, 11th grade; Sarika Gowda, 12th grade; Kate Konieczka, 11th grade; Claire Murray, 9th grade; Madigan Wallace, 9th grade; and Allison Rothrock, 11th grade.

City Council Work Session 5:00 p.m.

DECEMBER STOP Class Municipal Court 6:30 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals 7:00 p.m.

Arts and Culture Board 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Holiday City Administrative Offices Closed

City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

EVENT LOCATION IS CITY HALL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Johns Creek CVB 9:00 a.m.

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Public Art Board 7:00 p.m.

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Roswell rolls over North Cobb to advance to semifinals Malik Willis accounts for five touchdowns in 42-21 win

Ford and Jayden Comma, while rushing for over 120 yards and two touchdowns, including two touchdowns on rushes of 24 and 72 yards. Willis has recorded 13 touchdowns in the playoffs. Sheldon Evans, who missed the opening round of the playoffs and saw limited action last week due to an ankle injury, returned with force, rushing for nearly 200 yards and a touchdown. LeAnthony Williams recorded an interception, and Xavier McKinney and Koby Cumberlander had fumble recoveries for the Hornets’ defense. North Cobb’s 21 points was the most the Roswell defense has given up all season. Roswell controlled the first half, scoring three touchdowns in a short span late in the first quarter and into early in the second. Roswell scored its first 21 points of the game off North Cobb turnovers.

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell kept its unbeaten streak alive and will play in the semifinals this Friday after downing North Cobb 42-21 last week at Ray Manus Stadium. As has become the story of the Hornet’s (13-0) WILLIS three playoff wins, it was a stout defensive performance and an offensive showcase by quarterback Malik Willis that led Roswell over the Warriors of North Cobb (10-3). Roswell’s defense recorded six sacks, forced three turnovers and held North Cobb to negative yards rushing. Meanwhile, Willis and the Roswell offense compiled over 500 total yards of offense. Willis threw for 187 yards and three touchdowns, to Corey Reed, Christian

Williams’ interception set up Willis’ first touchdown pass to Corey Reed. Cumberlander’s fumble recovery set up a Willis to Comma pass for a score, and McKinney’s strip and fumble recovery set up Willis’ first rushing touchdown. North Cobb bounced back in the third quarter to cut the Hornets’ lead to 21-14 with passing touchdowns of 72 and 17 yards, the latter set up by a Willis fumble. After Roswell’s offense struggled to move the ball effectively in the third quarter, it was back to business in the fourth. Evans put the Hornets up 35-14 with a 7-yard rush, and Willis hit Christian Ford for 52-yards and scored on a 72-yard rush to put the nail in the coffin of the Warriors’ season. With the win, Roswell will make its second straight appearance in the semifinals this Friday against Westlake (10-3).

Sheldon Evans, who missed the opening round of the playoffs and saw limited action last week due to an ankle injury, returned with force, rushing for nearly 200 yards and a touchdown. Since both teams were No. 1 seeds from their respective regions, a cointoss decided that Westlake would host, putting Roswell on the road for the first time in the playoffs this season. Westlake’s stout defense is allowing 17 points per game in the playoffs, while its balanced offense has put up 24 points or more in the Lions’ previous six games.

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Fellowship Christian still perfect, moves on to the semis Paladins earn first-ever semifinal berth with lopsided win over Mt. Paran By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Fellowship Christian earned its first-ever 12-win season and first win in a quarterfinal game with a dominant 45-13 win over Mt. Paran (10-2) last Friday at Bob Lord Field. Fellowship (12-0) will face Prince Avenue Christian this Friday. Fellowship’s win was the second over the Eagles this season. The Paladins handed Mt. Paran its only previous loss of the season on Aug. 26, a 14-7 win as both teams began region play. Fellowship quarterback Jack Hardin continued his impressive season by throwing five touchdowns in the win, accumulating 216 yards passing and adding 122 yards rushing. Ryan Reid also had a standout performance, collecting six passes for 156 yards with three touchdowns. Mark Haigler had two receptions, both for touchdowns, as well as leading the Paldins in tackles. Though Mt. Paran accumulated 390

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conversions. “They beat a good football team in Mt. Paran,” Fellowship Christian head coach Al Morrell said of his players. “Mt. Paran is a smash-mouth football team, and our kids hung in there with them, played tough defensively and held them to two scores.” The triple-option of Fellowship’s offense had much of its success through the air with 242 yards passing compared to 267 yards rushing. Hardin was 8-12 passing. “Offensively we moved the ball all night throwing the ball, and we ran the ball effectively. It’s a great night for Paladin football,” said Morrell. Mt. Paran looked poised to take the first lead of the game in the first quarter before a holding penalty negated a 22-yard rushing touchdown. On first and goal from the 8-yard line, an Eagles’ fumble was recovered by Fellowship defensive end Zach Murray. Fellowship responded with nineplay, 87-yard drive to take the 7-0 lead.

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Fellowship Christian’s defense held Mount Paran to two touchdowns and forced three turnovers. PHOTOS BY JOE PARKER

216 yards and five touchdowns in Fellowship’s 45-14 win over Mt. Paran. Hardin to Haigler and a 33-yard field goal by Garrett Depew to end the half gave FCS a 17-7 halftime lead. The Paladins extended the lead to 24-7 early in the third quarter on the

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The loss was BT’s first to a Georgiabased opponent all season. Its previous two loses were to St. Peter’s Prep (N.J.) and McCallie (Tenn.). BT in field goal range at the 23-yard line with 14 seconds left. Smith completed a pass to Wes Leckie at the 11-yard line with seven seconds remaining to set up Brooks Hosea for a 28-yard field goal attempt. Hosea, with talent and consistency not often seen in high school kickers, was 4-4 on field goals on the night,

hitting kicks of 44, 47, 26 and 38 yards. The latter two both came in the fourth quarter when BT was unable to maintain drives late. The Bulldogs called two timeouts in an effort to freeze Hosea, a Citadelcommit, in an effort to shake him into missing a field goal for just the second time this season. Whether the attempts to freeze him worked or whether the kick was untrue, Hosea’s kick sailed wide-right. The loss was BT’s first to a Georgia-based opponent all season. Its previous two loses were to St. Peter’s Prep (N.J.) and McCallie (Tenn.). Blessed Trinity was making its fourth straight appearance in a quarterfinal game and its first since joining Class 4A. In a back-and-forth affair, BT took the lead in the first quarter on a 41yard touchdown pass from Jake Smith to Ryan Davis. Smith was 13-23 pass-

ing for 207 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Two Mary Persons touchdowns and two Hosea field goals gave the Bulldogs’ a 14-13 lead at the half. BT opened the third quarter with a 50-yard touchdown pass from Smith to Will Carlton, but the offense would not find the end zone for the rest of the game. Mary Persons scored on a 1-yard rushing touchdown and on a 69-yard pass to take a 28-24 lead. Hosea’s made a field goal of 38-yards with eight minutes remaining, but it would be the last score of the game. It was the end of BT careers for BT seniors Hosea, Colin Davis, Matt Maloof, Griffin Gilder and Jacob Bolton. BT should return Smith, a sophomore, as well as Steele Chambers, Jake Rudolf and J.D. Bertrand next year.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Three North Atlanta Football League teams recently took home the gold at their respective championship games. The fourth-grade NAFL Bears won Nov. 19 the Lanier Bowl Championship at Forsyth Central High School. The Bears’ 18 players brought home the hardware after a tough battle against

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Join the Fun! Chattahoochee High School’s Emma Layton has committed to swim for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this coming fall.

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River Glen Subdivision hosted 4th Annual Turkey Tennis Tournament JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Thirty tennis players along with several volunteers and well-wishers came out Nov. 13 to support the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta in the 4th Annual Turkey Tennis Tournament fundraiser. Players of all levels ages 13 and older, including several family members, participated in “The Luck of the Draw” event.

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Chopin Society a bittersweet celebration Gala remembers Krzysztof & Elzbieta Krawczynski, who meant so much to society’s founding DUNWOODY – Ensconced in the elegant Dunwoody Country Club, the Chopin Society of Atlanta’s annual gala took a serious moment to remember two members who meant a great HATCHER HURD deal to the society Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com and its members. Drs. Krzysztof Krawczynski and Elzbieta Gürtler-Krawczynska died in a tragic automobile accident in January. Their deaths were felt throughout SPECIAL the Atlanta Polish community, but Drs. Krzysztof Krawczynski and Elzbimost closely to the Chopin Society of eta Gürtler-Krawczynska Atlanta. Elzbieta Gürtler-Krawczynska was a founding board member, and she and Krawczynski Fund to aid in all of the her husband were Chopin Society staunch supporters activities. Family of the Chopin Socimembers Anna, ety for 17 years. Richard, Alexandra “They were and Kiki Pare were truly a Renaisin attendance. sance couple,” said This year’s Dorota Lato, presigala was also the dent of the Chopin largest yet with Society of Atlanta. some 200 guests “They both had in attendance. careers as medical The Chopin doctors. They were Society presented internationally two of its music known scientists scholarship recipand they were dedients, GSU music icated to the arts. students Marina They were deterBengoa and Derek mined to preserve Vann, who were DOROTA LATO Polish culture for able to study music Chopin Society of Atlanta president the next generaabroad supported tion.” by the society. In their memory, their family has Bengoa went to Paris, where Chopin created the Elzbieta and Krzysztof attained his greatest fame, and Vann

They were internationally known scientists and they were dedicated to the arts. They were determined to preserve Polish culture for the next generation.”

When the dancing begins in earnest, so does the fun. went to Valdemossa, Majorca. It was at this Spanish island that Chopin in 1838 composed some of his most beloved music. The Chopin Society of Atlanta is one of a global network of Chopin Societies dedicated to the preservation and un-

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New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Oct. 27. These Scouts performed tasks in the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek or Milton in order to pass their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Dallin Anderson, from Troop 734, sponsored by the Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, whose project was the design and construction of a ramp for handicapped children, enabling them to get onto a horse at Bearfoot Ranch, a Horse camp for handicapped children. Matthew Hashemi, from Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the enhancement of the Enable home for the disabled. Matthew led an effort to landscape the property, improve a walking path by installing gravel, constructed lattice work by the car port for privacy and replacing the wheel chair ramp at the carport. Mitchell Odendahl, from Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the

design and construction of an outdoor classroom at Medlock Bridge Elementary School. Mitchell renovated nine existing benches and built two new tables and a podium. Raymond Zhu, from Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two benches as well as planting several azalea bushes and placing two garbage receptacles for Shakerag Park. George Downs V, of Troop 2143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the trail restoration and installation of an erosion control for the Alpharetta Greenway trail. George also designed and constructed a new bench for this trail. Charles Cheng, from Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two benches for the trails of Shakerag Park. Omar Diaz, from Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of nine benches and a podium for the outdoor classroom at

Chattahoochee High School. Griffin Gilder, from Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a large retaining wall to help prevent erosion at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Rama Sambatur, from Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the collection of over 600 puzzles for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hospitals. Reed Carlson, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of an outdoor Native American Music arbor for children to use for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Cameron Chong, from Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and construction of various agility equipment for the dogs being trained at the Canine Assistance Program. Caleb Burke, from Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was

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JC student showcases artistic talent JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Jieun Suh of Johns Creek High School was presented with the 2016 Best of Show and first place 2D award in the fourth national Young Marine Artist Search Competition. The award was presented by Anne Brodie Hill, vice-president of the American Society of Marine Artists, sponsor of the competition. Jieun’s artwork is currently on display at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Va., along with the 17th ASMA National Exhibition. It will continue to travel to multiple museums through the spring of 2017. Jieun’s artwork was selected from a highly competitive group of entries from across the United States.

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Annie Brodie Hill, vice president of the American Society of Marine Artists, presented Jieun Suh her award alongside her parents.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chambers 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposals located within the City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing at the location stated above. Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-024 Mario Leite Pereira R-4 (Single Family Dwelling) Conditional 365 Cotton Court Stream buffer encroachment for construction of covered porch.

Autrey Mill MS presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Autrey Mill Middle School will perform Beauty and the Beast, Jr. on Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. They will also offer a Manner’s Class with Belle and the Beast at 4 p.m. on Dec. 10. “All of our students have worked tirelessly to learn and perform some very difficult musical elements. It has

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-30

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-025, V-16-026, V-16-027, V-16-028, V-16-029 Sankranti Restaurants C-1 (Community Business) Conditional 2000 Ray Moss Connector To allow encroachment into the 50-foot buffer for coolers; To allow more than 20% of the required parking to be off-site; To allow off-site parking to be located a distance greater than 300-feet from the principal use; To allow encroachment into the 25-foot landscape strip; and to allow encroachment into the 25-foot buffer

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-032 Philip Robb TR (Townhouse Residential) Conditional 3121 Haynesbrooke Lane To allow an outdoor fireplace in the side yard

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-033 Richard Bendure CUP (Community Unit Plan) Conditional 960 Tiverton Lane Stream buffer encroachment for stone steps

APPLICANT Jae Sae, LLC d/b/a NATSU 3070 Windward Plaza Suite X1 Alpharetta, Ga. 30005

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V-16-034 Sean Murphy O-I (Office Industrial) Conditional 1 Ebix Way To allow a retaining wall and sign within 3-feet of the right-of-way.

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been my absolute pleasure to work with such dedicated and talented students. You won’t want to miss this,” Choral Director Vanessa Edwards said. The production will be at AMMS, located at 4110 Old Alabama Road. Tickets are $10 for general seating and are available at autreymillchorus.com. Formore information, contact Veta Roots at 470-254-7622.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-29 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers December 1, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT Kyong & Edward, Inc. d/b/a Little Tokyo 5815 Windward Parkway Suite 209 Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner Kyong & Edward, Inc. Registered Agent Kyong Hui Park

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Little Helpers volunteer for Thanksgiving project JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - A group of young volunteers put some muscle into a community Thanksgiving project. Little Helpers from Marietta, Roswell, John’s Creek, Milton, Acworth and Lithonia, They rolled up their sleeves to help the Agape Youth and Family Center in Atlanta with its annual Great

Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway. They unloaded trucks filled with donated food, sorted the items and bagged them for needy families. Nearly 1,000 bags of food along with a turkey were handed out as part of this program. Agape empowers and supports underserved families within its community to discover and embrace

ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Joshua Amusa with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6095 or jamusa@alpharetta.ga.us.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES: SR 400 AT FIVE INTERCHANGES RFQ 17-1009 The City of Alpharetta (City) is requesting statements of qualifications from qualified landscape maintenance contractors for the City’s Landscape Maintenance of five Interchanges at SR 400 contract. Awarded Contractor will also be responsible for the installation of replacement landscape and maintenance of the new landscape at the interchanges, so must demonstrate relevant installation experience. The Request for Qualifications document will be available online Thursday, November 17, 2016 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFQ documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

their full potential. Agape is fully enrolled and operating at capacity with 220 students K-12 in after-school programs and

80 students in the summer enrichment programs in a high-crime service area of over 2,000 low-income families.

NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL FULTON COUNTY P. I. # 0012788 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project. The date of location and design approval is: November 16, 2016 The purpose of this project, PI No. 0012788, is to reduce traffic congestion and provide better pedestrian connectivity along SR 120/Abbotts Bridge Road from Parsons Road (west) to Medlock Bridge. The project is located in North Fulton County in the City of Johns Creek, and is in Land District 1. The proposed project begins at the eastern terminus of PI No. 0007310 and ends at the western terminus of PI No. 721000. This project will connect the sidewalks and bike lanes being constructed by those projects as well as provide additional enhancements including a raised median and improvements to a horizontal curve. It is 1.5 miles long, and will add a 16’ raised median with 3’ inside shoulders, 4’ bicycle lanes and 8-10’ enhanced sidewalks on both sides of SR 120. The typical section was selected to match that of the adjacent project, PI No. 721000. The existing triple 9’x8’ box culvert conveying Johns Creek will be replaced with a new 3-span bridge. The construction of this project will be staged, and there will be no detour nor closure of SR 120. Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at: Melissa Schwartz Melissa.schwartz@johnscreekga.gov City of Johns Creek 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400 Johns Creek, GA 30097 678-512-3200 Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to: Albert V. Shelby III Office of Program Delivery Attn: Jeanne M. Kerney, P.E. jkerney@dot.ga.gov 600 West Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1550 Atlanta, GA 30308 678-518-3897 Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P. I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 change that he had not made. He immediately called police and major credit bureaus to have monitors placed on his accounts. The man told police that he works for UPS and that the system, which had his personal information on it, was hacked a while back.

Yoga studio reports break-in, items missing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A local yoga studio recently reported a burglary with over $1,000 worth of items reported stolen. The owner reported the incident after she came into the studio in the morning and saw that several items were missing. The lock box, with the key to the business, on the rear door had been broken into and the door was unlocked. Inside, a speaker, bladeless fan, an iPad mini and several pieces of workout equipment were missing. All of them were last seen the night before after the last yoga class.

Wanted person found in gym parking lot JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A wanted man was found and arrested Nov. 14 while police were conducting a business check. While police were checking in on a Lifetime Fitness on Johns Creek Parkway, they noticed a black Hyundai sedan parked in the back of the business, away from all other cars. The gym had recently reported multiple thefts and entering auto incidents. Police ran the car’s tag through their system and found a hit for the registered owner, 24-year-old Anthony Sayles of Johns Creek. Sayles was wanted by the Douglas County Sherriff’s Office on failure to appear on a shoplifting incident. Police arrested Sayles without incident when he returned to his car.

Attempted purchase with fake ID fails ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was arrested Nov. 20 for first degree forgery after attempting to buy a phone using someone else’s account.

Police were called to the Apple Store at North Point Circle by a loss prevention officer about a suspicious transaction. The man, later identified as Yamil Guerrero-Diaz from Alpharetta, had attempted to upgrade and purchase a $750 iPhone 7 using someone else’s account number and a Pennsylvania driver’s license. While police were speaking to Guerrero-Diaz, he said that the account information was not his and that the license was fake. He also said that he is currently homeless. Guerrero-Diaz was arrested without incident.

Ring reported stolen during house showing FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman told deputies her engagement ring was stolen during a real estate open house. The 38-year-old woman said she was in a rush to leave her home because of the showing and she left her diamond ring on the vanity in the master bathroom. When she returned, she said the ring was missing. She told deputies she was in contact with the real estate agent who was in contact with those who had conducted

the showing. There hasn’t been any contact from that agent so far. The ring is described as 1.7 karat emerald cut center diamond with two small baguettes on each side, set in white gold and appraised for $21,000.

Man returns home to discover burglary FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man said he was burglarized after various people had been staying in his home. The man rents his home for people through the AirBnB website. A woman contacted him to arrange a week-long stay while the man would be out of town on work. The man said he changes his lock codes in between each visitor. Prior to her staying, the man arranged through Craigslist for a man from Atlanta to come clean his home. The cleaner reportedly called the man and asked if the house was empty and what the access code was. The man said he received several photos of the clean home. After the homeowner returned from his trip, he discovered two of his TVs were missing. He called the cleaner who denied any knowledge of the theft. Deputies found no forced entry into the home.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #16-354 McGinnis Ferry Rd. @ Sargent Rd. & McGinnis Ferry Rd. @ Johns Creek Pkwy. Intersection Improvement Projects The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the McGinnis Ferry Rd. @ Sargent Rd. & McGinnis Ferry Rd. @ Johns Creek Parkway Intersection Improvement Projects. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00PM. on December 20, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’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, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the City Hall, Chattahoochee Conference Room, 4th floor. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB 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. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED.) ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB 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. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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Drug arrests ►► Angelea Gale Motz, 22, of Onagh

Court, Milton, was arrested Nov. 1 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug related items, headlight required and possession of a schedule I & II controlled substance. ► ► Lucious Wright, 27, of Rampart Place, Stone Mountain, was arrested Oct. 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Harold Gardo Mentoe, 22, of Terrace Club Court, Norcross, was arrested Oct. 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane.

DEATH NOTICES Phyllis Brown of Roswell, GA, passed away on November 22, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory Mary Connolly, 69, of Roswell, passed away on November 15, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Betya Datsenko, 81, of Roswell, passed away on November 19, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery Joanne Ewing of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on November 20, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory

►► Nicholas Delan Chapple, 33, of Old

Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 30 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, improper display of license plate and brake light violation. ►► Justin Tyler Ivy, 23, of Landover Way, Suwanee, was arrested Oct. 24 on Holcomb Woods Parkway in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Andrew Gene Lovelace, 28, of Flatbottom Road, Ballground, was arrested Oct. 24 on Clubfield Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance. ►► Rachel Maria Kohn, 23, of Skulley Drive, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, failure to yield and no license. ►► Jahbarie Othaniel Stewart, 25, of Parkmont Drive, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 26 on Old Roswell Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and suspended license.

In Memoriam Carolyn Froats Carolyn Froats died peacefully at the young age of 52 on Monday November 21st surrounded by her children, parents, husband, and best friend. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 27 years, Peter Froats; their children, Courtney, Megan, Hannah; parents Irene and Robert H. Doles; brothers, Bobby and David Doles; sisterin-laws, Mary Froats, Elizabeth Doles, Mary Doles, Virginia Froats, Mary Keely and Laura Marks; brother-in-laws, Bob Froats, Kevin Froats, Billy Keely and Ralph Marks; in-Laws, Bob and Mary Lou Froats; nieces, Jessica, Jackie, Lindsay, Kristen, Maria, Savannah, Samantha and April; nephews, Ryan, John, Dan, Robert, Ryan, Tyler and Kyle; great nephews, Bennie, James, Nicolas and Thomas. Carolyn was born in Red Bank New Jersey on February 4,1964. Grew up in Holmdel New Jersey. She attended Rutgers University and graduated with a degree in Marketing communications. Carolyn met her husband “down the shore” where it was love at first sight for Peter. They married at the age of 25, had three beautiful girls and lived an amazing life together. Carolyn loved the beach, loved her girls, her husband,

Jerome P. Goldstein, 80, of Roswell, passed away on November 15, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Richard Moses, 88, of Roswell, passed away on November 14, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Louis W. Hill, 80, of Johns Creek, passed away on November 20, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Lawrence Reid of Roswell, GA, passed away on November 21, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory

Ruth Jameson of Milton, GA, passed away on November 21, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory

Rose Mary Stewart, 95, of Dawsonville, passed away on November 17, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

family and friends. “Smiling was her favorite”. Carolyn lit up a room like no other. She was genuine in every way and wished the best for all she met. She was our sunshine. Carolyn passed away after an 11 year and four month battle with breast cancer. She wanted all to be aware that she “felt the love” of all that took care of her and supported her on her journey. May my beautiful Angel now Rest in peace. The Wake will be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, November 25th at Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. Carolyn’s Funeral is Saturday, November 26th at 12:00 pm at St Brigid Catholic Church 3400 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022. A reception will be held at The Oxford Mill Clubhouse 10325 Oxford Mill Cir, Alpharetta, GA 30022 thereafter. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation at www.jajf.org. Online condolences may be made at www. crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross/Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. 770-448-5757.

Eugene Alvin Wich, 97, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, at home and surrounded by family in Cumming, GA after two months under the care of hospice. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home Eugene Alvin Wich, 97, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, at home and surrounded by family in Cumming, GA after two months under the care of hospice. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home Barbara Ann (Paff) Weyenberg, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Mohammad Saeed Yazdani, 86, of Roswell, passed away on November 15, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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SHOWER PROOF NO BATTERIES TO CHANGE CLEAR NATURAL SOUND NO DAILY INSERTION/ REMOVAL REQUIRED PAINLESS INSERTION NO SURGERY

Individual replacement needs may vary. Duration of device battery life varies by patient and is subject to individual ear conditions. Professional fees may apply. Annual subscription begins the first day of trial. Lyric is not appropriate for all patients. See a Lyric Provider to determine if Lyric is right for you. Lyric, Distributed by Phonak, LLC ©2016. All rights reserved.

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