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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A teen is dead and a juvenile male is in custody after a shooting took place on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 23.

DreLandon Brown, 18, was shot around 8 p.m. in a home in the 1200 Block of Wondering Way in southeast Forsyth County. Deputies rendered first aid and CPR to Brown, but he later died from his wounds at a local hospital.

At the same time, occupants of the home identified the shooter, a juvenile

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A homeowner scared away an apparent thief Nov. 8 after the person tried to break into the home on Clearwater Road.

The homeowner and her husband told deputies the man was in their house with a knife and flashlight around 3 a.m. but eventually ran out the back door.

The wife said she came out of the bedroom on the first floor and noticed a light, but thought it was a lightning storm. She turned on another light and then saw a person running out the

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male whose name is not yet released, as someone they knew. They reported he fled from the home on foot immediately after the shooting. He took his reported 2-week-old son with him. The mother resides at the Wondering Way home. Deputies established a perimeter around the subdivision and the suspect was located within minutes. He complied with officers and placed the child on the ground safely to surrender without incident. He was charged as an adult with murder and two counts of aggravated assault. He was taken to a youth detention center for processing.

The next morning, deputies and Major Case Unit detectives returned to the neighborhood to search for the suspected murder weapon. A specialized K9 search unit from Hall and Habersham County Sheriff’s Offices assisted and the weapon was found adjacent to a home in the subdivision.

The mother and child were taken to the Department of Family and Child Services after the shooting.

The shooting is still being investigated by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit along with the Crime Scene Unit.

backdoor quickly. She said the person was of “extremely slight build and moved like a teenage boy.”

She yelled for her husband and for the man to get out of the house. She heard a commotion after the person left as if they’d fallen or knocked something over.

There was a knife left on the floor that didn’t belong to the couple.

Deputies saw pry marks on the back door, which isn’t dead bolted.

No items were missing and a K9 could not locate the subject. However a pair of blue rubber gloves and a flashlight, belonging to the family, were located outside the home.

being caught shoplifting.

The woman was at Belk at Lakeland Plaza when employees saw her concealing items in a grocery cart and on her person after going into a dressing room and then trying to leave the store.

An employee turned over to deputies the woman’s identification that she showed him after saying she was a United States federal probation officer.

The deputy said the ID was “clearly fake” because it had misprinted coloring, lamination over a paper card and the headshot was edited.

When asked, the suspect told deputies she was a law enforcement officer.

The deputy determined she had prior law enforcement experience, but was no longer in the field, nor was she retired from the former agency.

She reportedly stole a total of $566 worth of clothing and was attempting to return clothes with receipts from other stores.

She was arrested for theft by shoplifting and impersonation of a police officer, both felonies.

Shoplifting suspect arrested for impersonating officer FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 56-yearold woman was arrested Nov. 9 for impersonating an officer after reportedly Nov. 12 on Wildener Way for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Jinwon Yang, 42, of Roseman Trail, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 8 on Callaway Court for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Carlos Eduardo Aparicio, 26, of Willowstone Drive, Duluth, was arrested Nov. 16 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI and defective tires. ►► Daniel Vorster, 62, of Castleberry Village Circle, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 10 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to obey signs. ►► Nilar C. Patel, 41, of Willow Bend Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 9 on Bethelview Road for DUI and speeding. ►► Abhinav Tyagi, 34, of Madison Drive, Atlanta, was arrested Nov. 10 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Ridge Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Nov. 14 on Dawsonville Highway for possession of methamphetamine, tampering with evidence and failure to use seatbelts. ►► Justin Dorsey Brown, 25, of Trailside Way, Gainesville, was arrested Nov. 14 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana and defective or no headlights. ►► Edna Gall Cooper, 51, of Harry Sosebee Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Nov. 15 on Ga. 400 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, drug-related objects, tamper with evidence, failure to maintain lane and possession of open alcohol container by driver.

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Corneal Transplant: Penetrating Keratoplasty (Part 2 of 2)

By Priyal Gadani, O.D., F.A.A.O. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outermost tissue of the eye, which is sometimes referred to as the window to the eye.

The cornea focuses light through the lens onto the retina. A diseased or injured cornea can cause significant decreased vision, pain, or discomfort. Oftentimes, these issues may be remedied by medication eye drops, contact lenses, or other more conservative procedures, but if the cornea still Priyal Gadani, does not respond, a corneal transplant may O.D., F.A.A.O. be required. A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure in which damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft). It may restore vision, reduce pain, and improve the appearance of the damaged or diseased tissue.

Post Op Care: Initially, a protective shield is worn to protect the eye following the procedure, and in the following week and months, patients are asked to not rub the eye and avoid activities which may cause trauma to the eye such as playing sports. Corneal transplant is a relatively safe procedure, but it does carry a small risk of serious complications including infection, bleeding, retinal detachment, cataract, glaucoma, issues with the stitches used to secure the donor tissue, rejection of the donor cornea, and swelling of the cornea.

Risks: Risks of PK are similar to those of other intraocular procedures including infection, inflammation, glaucoma, bleeding, retinal detachment, but additionally include graft rejection, and detachment or displacement of the graft. Corneal rejection occurs in about 20% of cases. Graft failure can occur at any time after the cornea has been transplanted, even years or decades later.

Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection: The body’s immune system may mistakenly attack the donor cornea in some cases. This is called rejection, and it requires further medical treatment or another corneal transplant. Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection include loss of vision, pain, redness, or sensitivity to light. Rejection occurs in 20 percent of cornea transplants. If the first transplant is rejected, certain patients may need a second transplant. A repeat transplant carries a higher rate of rejection than the first.

Vision expectations after cornea transplant: The corneal transplant may be technically performed perfectly, and the transplant may be working as well as it can be, but other eye problems may limit the quality of a person’s vision post-operatively.

The new cornea may have a significant amount of astigmatism and glasses or special contacts may be required to improve vision. Other eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma may also limit the patient’s quality of vision and prevent the patient from seeing 20/20.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Two candidates are competing again in the Dec. 5 runoff for the Post 1 seat on the Cumming City Council.

Initially, incumbent Chuck Welch lost Nov. 7 to Chad Crane by three votes. However after the close call, the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections ordered a recanvas of the paper ballots for the race to ensure a proper count. The recount showed both candidates locked in a tie.

Both are battling yet again for the seat that Welch has held since a special election in June 2015.

Welch said he is excited for the runoff.

“I was upset when I had lost for a few days because I love being a city councilman and getting to serve the people in the city of Cumming,” Welch said. “I’m very passionate about the city and I’m excited to have the opportu-

nity to keep running and try and earn their votes to stay in my City Council position.”

He said he’ll accept the outcome if he gets reelected or not on Dec. 5.

“But I’m looking forward to getting the victory and I’m working hard to do that,” Welch said. “It’s hard to run these races. Anybody running wants to get the win and I do, too. It’s crazy (it came down to three votes), but I’m just trying to get through it and get the win.”

Crane said he was disappointed when he heard about the runoff.

“What’s fair is fair,” Crane said. “I just have to dig in and win the runoff.”

Crane said a win would mean a lot to him. He said he’s looking forward to winning and helping the new council members and mayor.

“The city of Cumming needs a lot of changes,” Crane said. “The old ‘guard’ hasn’t been doing it for us. They’ve been set in their ways and they haven’t brought Cumming along with the sur-

rounding cities. Everyone around us is moving along with time, and we’re stuck in our ways.”

Both candidates said they voted for themselves and their wives did, too, and will be doing it again on Election Day. “I, of course, think I’m the best person for the job,” Welch said. “And hopefully my wife does, too.”

Advanced voting will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 1 at Cumming City Hall, 100 Main Street.

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The council member elected will hold the office for the four-year term beginning January 1, 2018 and until a successor is qualified and elected.

City rescinds Habersham Sewer condemnation

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

CUMMING, Ga. — The City of Cumming has deemed the Habersham Wastewater Treatment Facility unusable.

The privately owned wastewater treatment plant sits on about 10 acres and has been run for the past 30 years by a homeowners group known as the Habersham Action Committee.

But a fire last spring spurred the City Council to condemn the plant and build a new facility to service the neighborhood.

Since the condemnation attempt in April, Director of Utilities Jon Heard said the city worked to get an appraisal of the property to offer fair market value, obtain an accurate survey and evaluate its usefulness for the city to build its own treatment facility on the site.

But now, the council has rescinded

that condemnation after Heard said the current piece of property is not optimal to build a future wastewater treatment plant.

The city is in the process of designing a new water reclamation facility to replace the failed Habersham sewer, but said it would cost roughly $10 million.

The new facility would cycle about 15 million gallons a day.

“There was no other land surrounding the 10 acres that was available that we could obtain or negotiate a purchase to create a total of 35-40 acres,” Heard said. “We need to continue to look for other sites for the future plant.”

The sewer on Buford Dam Road serviced about 400 homes including Habersham on Lanier, Habersham at Lanier, Townhouses at Lanier/Lanier Golf Club and Habersham-Lanier Pointe.

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After the fire in April, the city moved customers to its own sewer system.

That caused a ruckus when residents were sent a letter May 17 stating that they would be billed $6,250 per household for the connection. The bill was originally due within 90 days.

That deadline was later extended, but as of Oct. 3, the city says 83 percent have either paid their fee in full or made an arrangement to pay monthly.

Heard said they intend to keep those customers and connect the “gravity lines” into the city system. Gravity lines are large networks of underground pipes that use gravity to move water from the homes to the city’s treatment plants.

“Many of the sewer lines in the Habersham community with multiple subdivisions are connected to a failing system,” Heard said. “The components of the sewer system are also failing and in disrepair. We believe the money we collected or will collect, close to $2 million, will be earmarked to improve the gravity system that’s now serving those customers.”

However, that $2 million isn’t enough to do all the work the city has planned, Heard said.

“It’s an appropriate amount and can be used for their good to improve their system,” Heard said. “They’ll have the assurance of ongoing, uninterrupted sewer service from here forward.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Curbside recycling in the City of Cumming has been scrapped for this year.

The City Council voted Nov. 21 to hold off another year before making a decision on the proposed program.

In previous attempts, curbside recycling failed because a lot of the materials collected by the city had to be shipped out of state due to space limitations, according to Mayor H. Ford Gravitt.

Since then, he said he spoke with many homeowners who said they were interested in reinstating the program.

The city sent a survey to residents earlier this year to gauge their interest.

At their November meeting, the council went over the results.

Utility Billing Manager Barbara Pitts said the Cumming Utilities Department mailed out 1,716 questionnaires to citizens already receiving garbage service from the city for $15 a month.

The questionnaire asked for a vote of yes or no to curbside recycling which would increase their monthly garbage

service bill by $7, or to a total of $22.

Of the 400 responses, 308 responded no and 92 said yes.

“There wasn’t a lot of interest in the recycling as of now,” Gravitt said. “The board can postpone it and see what can be worked out.”

Instituting a curbside recycling program is part of the city’s comprehensive plan. It is slated to start in 2018 from a private contractor and will be the administration’s responsibility. The plan said it will be paid through the city’s general fund.

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CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming City Council took its first look Nov. 21 at the 2018 proposed budget which calls for right at $35 million in spending, an increase of about 3 percent from the current year.

Individually, the plan would fund $14.2 million in operations, or general fund, spending, a slight increase from the current year. Capital improvements, such as new construction and transportation projects, is projected at $440,000, about half the current year’s allotment. Capital projects include $169,000 for equipment, $102,000 for site improvements and $69,000 for vehicles.

The city’s Water and Sewer Department, funded primarily through user fees and water sales, calls for about a 4 percent increase in spending to $20.5 million.

About half that amount will go for capital improvements within the department.

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plan will be held at 5 p.m., Dec. 5.

Plans call for formal adoption on Dec. 19.

Revenues to fund the government operations are expected to increase nearly $400,000 from the 2016 budget.

Of that amount, administrative has the largest chuck at more than $8 million. The Cumming Fairgrounds will bring in another large amount at nearly $1.5 million, and the Aquatic Center will bring $1.4 million.

Other revenues include Parks and Recreation at $912,000, Planning and Zoning at nearly $800,000, Municipal Court at $450,000, garbage at $450,000, the Cumming Playhouse at $427,000 and police at $20,000.

The Cumming Police Department takes the largest bite out of the operations budget, $2.3 million. Parks and Recreation is right behind it with $2 million, and streets are budgeted for $1.9 million. The Cumming Fairgrounds will use $1.5 million, Aquatic Center $1.4 million and administrative $1.2 million.

The budget also includes $1.2 million in contingency.

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‘Take a hike’ and ‘get lost’ I was under the impression that when I quit working in the food industry, it would do wonders for my waistline.

What I failed to realize is that while I was eating this fatty, rich restauJOE PARKER rant food each day, I Reporter was also constantly joe@appenmediagroup.com on my feet, walking with a rapid pace and actually using those calories for energy.

My work here at Appen is still physical, but maybe a little less calorie burning when you consider the most rigorous thing I do is mark an “X” next to a player’s name when he misses a free throw.

And seeing as my diet mostly consists of butter, sugar and beer, my gut has not retreated at all since I began working here full time a year ago.

I decided I need an active hobby and after considerations, I settled on hiking.

After all, hiking is a way to get outdoors and burn off some of my 12-ounce curls. And as my heavy cream complexion and heavy cream gut shows, I desperately need both.

My decision was also based on the fact that my father-in-law makes his living off hiking, authoring two books on the subject. His first “Recipes for Adventure,” is a cookbook for homemade dehydrated foods that can be easily consumed on the trail. His most recent, “1,001 Miles on the Appalachian Trail,” is filled with journal entries taken as he traversed a large portion of the trail.

So with the notion that hiking

could provide the exercise I need, and perhaps if I enjoyed it enough, some father-in-law bonding time in the future, I set out for my first hike.

And then I got very, very lost.

Some people are naturally born with a good sense of direction, but apparently that portion of my brain puts much more emphasis on who scored the game-winning goal between the Atlanta Thrashers and New Jersey Devils on March 23, 2006. It was Peter Bondra if you were wondering.

My sense of direction is so unfortunate, I have to plug in every address in my GPS, even if I have visited the location many times before.

But at least in a car on the road you’re never far from civilization and not truly lost in the sense of the word.

And alone, deep in the woods on my first hike, I found out what it is to truly be lost. At that point I figured if I were to write my version of “1,001 Miles on the Appalachian Trail,” it would turn out to be an extremely disorganized circle.

But getting lost did have its benefits.

I had only planned to hike for a few miles, but after losing my way those few miles turned into a few more. And then a few more when I decided to turn around and try to retrace my steps.

By the time I finally found the trailhead, my legs were burning and I had gotten so close to nature I was wearing quite a bit of it. So, mission accomplished I suppose.

But if you don’t see any articles from me in the coming weeks as I begin to hike more frequently, be on the lookout for smoke signals.

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City signs on as $75K sponsor for Junior Achievement Center Facility will run in conjunction with Alliance Academy

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The City of Cumming is investing in the future of the community by signing on as the presenting sponsor for the Junior Achievement Discovery Center at North Georgia.

This $75,000 a year sponsorship will give the city the largest and most prominent storefront at the center which will be a middle school entrepreneurship and financial literacy experience.

The sponsorship will be for five years totaling $375,000.

Councilman Christopher Light cast the lone dissenting vote and asked whether the city should sponsor at the $50,000 level instead.

The center will be on the campus of the Alliance Academy for Innovation, the county’s first college and career development high school, which opens next fall, but won’t be part of the school.

All Forsyth County middle schoolers will take field trips to the center throughout the school year to learn life skills, such as how to run a business, pay taxes and balance a checkbook.

The North Georgia center will serve other school systems nearby, including Hall County, Lumpkin County, Dawson County, the city of Gainesville and the city of Calhoun.

The center is expected to have an

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This rendering shows what the inside of the Junior Achievement Center of North Georgia will look like, including a government store and other businesses. annual impact on more than 15,000 middle school students, 2,500 volunteers, 600 teachers from six school systems and 100 corporate and community partners.

Before students set foot in the center, they will spend about 20 hours of instruction time learning lessons that will help them succeed during the simulations. For the past two years, the district has piloted the program in schools so students are able to experience it in their classrooms.

The sixth graders will participate in “JA Biztown,” where they will interact within a simulated economy and take on the challenge of running a business, according to Forsyth County Schools College and Career Development Direc-

tor Dr. Valery Lowe.

The seventh or eighth graders will participate in “JA Finance Park,” an immersive simulation that enables them to develop skills to successfully navigate today’s economic environment.

Students will come in, elect a mayor for the day, participate in business transactions and receive speeding tickets for running in the hall.

“They will learn how to work, live in an economy, buy and sell things,” Lowe said. “The centers are developed to resemble the communities they’re in. Everything you and I do on a daily basis as far as interacting with a city, they’ll do.”

The program has two similar centers in the state, including the Junior

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Some of the storefronts in the Atlanta and Gwinnett centers include local governments, Home Depot, Wells Fargo and QuikTrip.

Currently, two businesses, Delta and Georgia United Credit Union, have signed on for the North Georgia location. Other storefronts could include colleges, healthcare, entertainment, utilities or transportation.

To learn about the center and academy, visit georgia.ja.org.

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South Forsyth student earns prestigious engineering award

By CARTER VOORHEES carter@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A South Forsyth student has become the first in his school to earn the distinction of Certified SolidWorks Associate. Brian Shoffeitt earned the engineering award with a perfect score on the exam he completed Nov. 10 and 13.

Shoffeitt, 17, has been a part of the school’s engineering program since his freshman year and immediately jumped into the SolidWorks program.

“I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with my hands and demonstrate what I’ve learned through hands-on projects,” he said.

The SolidWorks program is used to test skills in modeling and testing parts and machinery in the engineering field.

“It involves rigidly defining the shapes of parts so that they can be sent off to manufacturers,” Shoffeitt said.

He began using computer-aided design software to help him with the design of several projects for his class.

“I’m interested in the potential it has for helping me in my future career,” he said.

Shoffeitt said he thinks he will use SoldWorks or a similar program as he pursues his career path, in aerospace engineering.

He said he was excited when he discovered he had earned the award and he had felt a sense of accomplishment. At the same time, he added, he “felt fairly confident going into the test and the results were not very surprising. The Associate Certification means taking a step towards a career in engineering.”

Shoffeitt said he hopes the award will help land him an internship within his field of study. It will also give him a head start in college where he will use SolidWorks.

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Brian Shoffeitt is recognized for his skills in engineering with the SolidWorks Associate Certification.

To achieve the award, students must take an exam that covers all of the technicalities of SolidWorks and the engineering field. To prepare, Shoffeitt used video tutorials and practice problems to strengthen his skills.

His hard work in engineering and preparation paid off because he now holds the lifetime certification of the SolidWorks 3D CAD software operation.

After college, Shoffeitt said he wants to earn a graduate degree in physics. After accomplishing these goals, Shoffeitt wants to work on different missions for interplanetary exploration with either NASA or another company.

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Forsyth discusses transportation solutions with the community FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is nearing the conclusion of an important process to update its comprehensive transportation plan, a guiding document that outlines the longrange vision for transportation in the county. The updated plan takes a close look at the transportation needs of people who live, work and play throughout the county and will result in projects to address vehicular, freight, bicycle and pedestrian needs.

The update started with a series of public open house sessions in April followed by an online community survey.

Now, the project team is ready to solicit feedback on some draft recommendations and potential projects. The public is invited to participate in this second and final series of public open house sessions at the following locations throughout the county: Thursday, November 30: 6 - 8 p.m.

West Forsyth High School, Cafeteria 4155 Drew Road Thursday, December 7: 6 - 8 p.m.

Hampton Park Library, Meeting Room 5345 Settingdown Road There will be no formal presentation and the same information will be displayed at each open house. The public is invited to attend the session most convenient to them and to drop in at any time during the open house hours. Those who cannot attend the open house sessions can view the display materials and provide input via the project website, forsythtransportationplan.com.

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Forsyth schools recognized by Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Nearly 230 Georgia public schools in 54 districts, including 21 in Forsyth County, were recognized recently by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

The awards are part of Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System and split into two categories: Highest Performing Award and Greatest Gains Award.

Highest Performing schools are those with a three-year average College and Career Ready Performance Index, or CCRPI, achievement score that ranks in at least the 93rd percentile. Greatest Gains schools must earn a three-year average CCRPI progress score that ranks in at least the 93rd percentile.

For Forsyth County Schools, the awards included: • Big Creek Elementary School: Silver Greatest Gains, Platinum Highest Performing • Brookwood Elementary School: Silver Greatest Gains, Platinum Highest Performing • Chestatee Elementary School: Bronze Greatest Gains • Daves Creek Elementary

School: Gold Greatest Gains, Platinum Highest Performing Haw Creek Elementary School: Silver Highest Performing Johns Creek Elementary School: Platinum Greatest Gains, Platinum Highest Performing Kelly Mill Elementary School: Bronze Highest Performing Lakeside Middle School: Silver Highest Performing Lambert High School: Platinum Highest Performing Mashburn Elementary School: Bronze Highest Performing Midway Elementary School: Platinum Greatest Gains Piney Grove Middle School: Bronze Greatest Gains, Gold Highest Performing Riverwatch Middle School: Silver Greatest Gains, Platinum Highest Performing Settles Bridge Elementary School: Gold Greatest Gains, Platinum Highest Performing Sharon Elementary School: Platinum Highest Performing Shiloh Point Elementary School: Silver Highest Perform-

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Congratulations to our staff for their continued commitment to preparing and inspiring all learners to lead and succeed.”

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ing Silver City Elementary School: Silver Greatest Gains South Forsyth Middle School: Platinum Highest Performing South Forsyth High School: Gold Greatest Gains, Platinum Highest Performing Vickery Creek Middle School:

Gold Greatest Gains, Gold Highest Performing • West Forsyth High School: Silver Highest Performing “Congratulations to our staff for their continued commitment to preparing and inspiring all learners to lead and succeed,” said Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Jeff Bearden.

“We are fortunate to have dedicated students and supportive home, school and community connections that make academic, social and emotional success for all students a priority.”

The 2017 Greatest Gains award winners consist of 139 schools across 50 districts, and the Highest Performing award winners consist of 142 schools across 24 districts.

There were 55 schools in 17 districts that are award winners in both categories, which include nine from Forsyth County.

The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement recognized that “at least 60 percent of eligible schools in Buford City, Decatur City, Forsyth County and Heard County received awards.”

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West Forsyth High has largest Future Business Leaders of America program CUMMING, Ga. — West Forsyth High School’s Future Business Leaders of America program has the largest chapter in school history at 143 members currently.

They have 40 competing members and are still growing making them the second largest club/organization in the school.

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Three local brothers racing to success Halder brothers rising through the ranks of Legends racing

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — They may not share a last name like Elliott, Earnhardt or Petty, but three local brothers are showing the Halder family has racing pedigree.

Brothers Husdon, Harrison and Holt are making waves in Legends racing with Atlanta Motor Speedway Summer Series championships, and most recently, a national championship.

Legends is an introductory level of racing, with lower costs and spec tires and bodies running on oval tracks. The racing is still intense and challenging to the driver who must handle 150 horsepower on a car that weighs just 1300 pounds. And just like other spec series, setups and technical knowledge are crucial to win.

The Halder brothers’ rise through the Legends ranks began six years ago, racing quarter midgets at Forsyth’s Bill Thomas Raceway.

Their father, Neil, said though his boys play other sports such as baseball and football, racing appealed to his family because it was the only sport where they could all three compete together.

“We’re not generational racers,” he said. “I just liked it because it was the only sport I could do with all three of them and [Bill Thomas Raceway] was right down the street from our house.

They just started racing and they seemed to catch a hold of it.”

The brothers had an unprecedented run in quarter midgets, becoming the first three siblings to have won national events in USAC and QMA, sanctioning bodies for quarter midget racing.

Recently, the trio stepped up to Legends where drivers are separated by age.

This past season, 18-year old Hudson competed in the Semi-Pro division while 16-year old Harrison and 12-year old Holt competed in Young Lions.

And for all three brothers, it was another successful year.

Hudson and Harrison captured the Summer Series championships in their respective divisions while Holt had a promising inaugural season.

Hudson won multiple events in the 10-race season, but still found himself second in points heading into the season finale. After qualifying on the pole, Hudson captured the championship

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Harrison captured this year’s Summer Series title in the Young Lions division.

After capturing the Atlanta Motor Speedway Summer Series Championship, Hudson went on to win the Semi-Pro national championship.

with a victory in the final race.

Harrison’s championship also came in exciting fashion. With one race remaining, he and another driver were tied for points and race wins, so the title would be decided by who finished higher in the finale.

After both qualified in the third row, Harrison was able to charge to the front and take the lead, fending off his championship challenger in second and securing the title.

In many races, Holt would follow his younger brother to the front, learning his line. He would finish in the top-5 multiple times over the course of his first season and captured a win at a race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“It was fun this season,” Holt said.

“There are a lot more cars and they are a lot faster than quarter midgets.”

After the summer of triumphs, Hudson went on to compete at national events.

He secured multiple wins to climb to fourth in the national standings heading into the final round at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October.

And lady luck was on his side that day.

In turn three on the final lap of the race, the points leaders wrecked. That allowed Hudson to leapfrog the championship leaders on the final lap, and with it, win a national championship.

“I had no idea I had won it until the trophy presentation,” he said.

The nationals win was another acco-

lade for the brothers who have thoroughly enjoyed the sport.

“It’s been a great experience racing from quarter midgets to Legends,” Harrison said. “We’ve just gotten better and better and we are continuing to learn.”

They have also been able to share the experience, and they say it’s been enjoyable to compete together.

“It’s fun because we can help each other out,” Hudson said. “We don’t have to figure out everything on our own. If something is working for one of us we

can all try it.”

With championships now under their belts, Harrison and Hudson will compete in the Pro division next year.

The series features select drivers 16 years or older who have shown proficiency in other divisions.

Holt will continue racing in the Young Lions, but he will have his brothers there for him each week throughout the season.

“I get to race with my brothers and get wins,” Holt said.

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Mrs. Claus to visit early literacy story time at medical center FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Local children are invited to celebrate the holidays with a special early literacy program hosted by Forsyth County Public Library, Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Literacy Forsyth and Forsyth County Schools.

‘Tis the Season for Stories will be held in the Training Room at Highlands Medical Plaza, 475 Tribble Gap Road on from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

The program will include stories and songs in English and Spanish, as well as a puppet show and crafts. Children can also meet Mrs. Claus and receive free children’s books. Admission is free and, while the program is designed for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, children of all ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver. The purpose of the event is to help families understand the importance of encouraging early literacy skills starting in infancy.

“We feel strongly that literacy skills are an important part of a child’s cognitive development, and our physicians tell parents that it’s never too early to start reading to their children,”

said Yolanda Nabors, Chief Operations Officer of Georgia Highlands Medical Services.

Several simple early literacy practices will be demonstrated for caregivers during the program to show how easy it can be to incorporate reading and language learning into everyday activities at home.

“When we tell traditional stories or sing traditional songs at the holidays, we’re often using words that aren’t as common in our speech at other times of the year,” says Amy Chang, Title I Director of Forsyth County Schools.

“Learning these less common words increases a child’s vocabulary and that becomes a predictor of reading readiness and success for children as they enter elementary school.”

Following the stories, songs, and puppet show, participants can make reindeer crafts to take home as they wait to meet Mrs. Claus and receive a holiday treat bag of children’s books from Barnes and Noble at The Collection at Forsyth.

For more information, visit forsythpl.org.

Forsyth County Fire Department begins Aerial’s House Toy Collection FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department is asking for residents’ help in making the holiday season brighter for children in need with the fifteenth annual Aerial’s House toy collection.

New, unwrapped toys for local children in need, between newborn and 18 years old, may be dropped off now through Dec. 15 at any Forsyth County fire station, the Fire Department Headquarters at 3520 Settingdown Road, or at any of the county’s four library branches.

Starting in December, donations for Aerial’s The Forsyth County Fire House may also be dropped off under the Christmas Department is asking for tree in the lobby of the Forsyth County Adminisresidents’ help in maktration Building, located at 110 East Main Street in ing the holiday season Cumming. brighter for children in The project began in 2003 following numerous need with the fifteenth phone calls from parents asking if the Fire Departannual Aerial’s House toy ment could help them with Christmas that year. collection.

Since then, toys and the joy of Christmas have been provided to more than 2,000 local children.

The toy collection gets its name from a piece of equipment which is used by the Fire Department known as an aerial ladder truck.

To receive information regarding the distribution of toys collected through Aerial’s House, call The Place of Forsyth County at 770-887-1098. For any other questions or to make a large donation, call Firefighter Jeff Lyons at 678-5135899.

For more information regarding the distribution of the toys collected, call the Place of Forsyth County at 770-887-1098. For any other questions or to make a large donation, call Firefighter Jeff Lyons at 678-513-5899.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Give the gift of a nutritious meal, friendly visit and safety check to a local homebound senior citizen this holiday season by participating in the 2017 Home-Delivered Meals Holiday Gift Certificate Program. Meals purchased with a holiday gift certificate through Forsyth County Senior Services will be delivered through the Meals on Wheels program.

“The Meals on Wheels program does not only provide a warm and healthy meal. A meal delivery offers seniors valuable social interaction and a safety check,” said Senior Services Director Ruthie Brew. “Forsyth County Senior Services is proud of the support this program receives – not only during the holidays, but year-round. These meal deliveries truly make a difference for a senior in need.”

Those interested in purchasing a holiday gift certificate may choose to provide meals for a day, week, month or year. The cost is $3.68 for one day, $18.40 for one week, $80.96 for one month and $956.80 for the entire year. Gifts may be tax-deductible.

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to Forsyth County Senior Services, Holiday Gift Certificate Program and may be mailed or delivered to Forsyth County Senior Services 7305 Lanier Drive Cumming, Ga. 30041.

All meals delivered from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day will include a special certificate to wish happy holidays from the meal provider. Senior Services has set a goal of delivering 4,000 meals to local senior citizens this holiday season.

For more information about this program, call Forsyth County Senior Services at 770-781-2178 or visit forsythco.com/seniors.

Forysth County seeks resident input on retirement plans FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Due to the recent adoption of the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan, Forsyth County is conducting a study and seeking residents’ input on a topic identified in the plan as an important priority for the county – aging in place and multi-generational housing.

The Forsyth County Demographics Study for Aging in Place will provide research for officials on resident housing preferences for plans for staying in the county through their retirement years.

The study is being conducted in coordination with the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan which identifies aging in place and multi-generational housing as an important priority.

The study will examine demographic trends, needs and housing

preferences of residents to properly plan for a growing aging community.

An important component of the study will be a citizen survey, which will provide insight on residents’ housing preferences and plans for staying in the county through their retirement years.

The survey will be available for resident participation until Dec. 3.

Residents can complete the survey online at forsythco.com or complete a hard copy of the survey at the county’s Senior Services locations, libraries and County Administration Building.

For more information about the study, contact Jonathan Gelber, Bleakly Advisory Group, at 404-845-3550 or via email at Forsyth@blagroup.com.

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Debris removal from tropical storm Irma to begin FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has hired a contractor to pick up storm debris left behind by Tropical Storm Irma from within the right of way along Forsyth County-maintained roads. The work will be performed by two contractors. Southern Disaster Recovery will be picking up the debris while DebrisTech will be performing the requisite monitoring and inspection services.

Things to note: • Only woody, vegetative storm debris such as trees and limbs will be accepted.

• Debris will only be picked up from within the right of way along county-maintained roads.

• Debris will only be picked up from residential locations.

• Workers are not able to enter onto private property to pick up debris.

• Workers are not able to pick up debris from along state routes or city streets.

• Do not place debris in front of or around your driveway, as doing so could impede access by emergency vehicles.

• Do not place debris on top of utilities such as cable and storm drain boxes or fire hydrants.

• Do not place debris in front of or around your mailbox.

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presidential disaster declaration from Tropical Storm Irma is what is enabling us to make an exception to county policy in this instance,” said Deputy County Manager Tim Merritt. “Citizens with woody storm

debris on their property that they would like picked up will need to place those debris in the county right of way. Again, this is something that will only be done for this cleanup, due to the disaster declaration.”

During standard debris cleanup, the county is unable to pick up debris that has fallen onto private property and been moved onto county right of way.

Citizens do not need to report their debris. The contractor will pick up debris from all county-maintained roads. The cleanup work began in the northern part of the county north of Ga. 20 on Nov.13 and Nov. 20 in the southern part of the county south of Ga. 20.

The work will occur during daylight hours Monday through Saturday.

“Considering the size of Forsyth County, it will take a few weeks for this work to be completed,” said Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency Director and Fire Chief Danny Bowman. “We appreciate citizens’ patience while the contractor works to get to every part of the county.”

The contractor will only pick up woody, vegetative storm-related debris. Do not place garbage, household trash or other non-woody, non-vegetative storm debris in the right of way, as it will not be picked up.

For questions regarding the storm debris removal, call the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency at 770-205-5674.

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Tech Alpharetta director takes world stage Sizemore to speak at Beijing conference

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Tech Alpharetta has scored a major coup in the world of international commerce.

The locally based incubator for tech entrepreneurs will be on the world stage this week when its director speaks before a group of government and business leaders at the China International Technology Transfer Convention in Beijing.

“To be asked to do this at this international conference is – they’re expecting 4,000 to be at the whole convention – it’s a little scary,” said Dale Sizemore. “This is a real feather in the cap for Tech Alpharetta.”

Sizemore is the only representative from the United States speaking on a panel focused on global incubation and partnerships.

The convention, which began in 2011, drew representatives from 40 countries last year.

This year’s convention will involve innovation strategy, cutting-edge trends and elements integration in the fields of biomedical science, medical devices, science and agriculture.

“The part where I’m speaking on is a panel about international incubation and partnerships,” Sizemore said.

The list of attendees include representatives from large Chinese corporations, business and government representatives from around the world.

Sizemore said the invitation was spurred by a recent visit by represen-

tatives from China’s Consulate General’s Office to Tech Alpharetta’s Innovation Center. The group toured the facility and learned about how innovation centers and technology parks work to help young SIZEMORE start-ups.

The visit was also arranged in association with the Association of Chinese Professionals whose president is in Atlanta.

“All four of them came along,” Sizemore said. “We met and talked to them about what we do and how the companies are looking for expansion.

Some will be global, and also opportunities for Chinese companies to come to America and establish themselves.”

The tour included resources for relocation and expansion.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development lists 63 Chinese-based companies operating in the state, specializing in fields from agriculture to technology.

China is by far the state’s largest trade partner, with $18.5 billion in imports and $2.5 billion exported last year, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Tech Alpharetta has piqued interest among the Chinese because of its connection with the public and private sectors, Sizemore said. The nonprofit also has financial support from the City of Alpharetta.

“Many of the programs, like the Beijing incubator, will be launched while I’m there, the day after we’re speaking,” Sizemore said. “(The Beijing

incubator) is affiliated obviously with government, so, ways of blending the government and the community and the private sector startup community are the formula they’re looking to find successful.”

Sizemore brings decades of business experience to the table. He has been involved in seven startups, including a company of his own. He’s been involved with a venture capital organization and has been with the Tech Alpharetta incubator since its inception about two years ago.

“So you’ve got a combination of an entrepreneur, somebody that knows investment and somebody who is actively involved in running an incubator,” he said. “And if they’re opening up an incubator, they might want to have someone like that with that perspective.”

Sizemore said advice and perspective are not the only things he’s bringing to the conference.

He plans to tout his home market.

“You’ve got Alpharetta but also Georgia, the number one state to do business in,” he said. “You have universities – about 40 colleges in Georgia. They provide educational resources, commercialization of ideas, talent.”

In addition, businesses have an array of resources for capital, from investment angels all the way up to venture capital investors.

“All of those are important. And I’m going to be taking our contribution to each one of those areas and our message about Alpharetta in particular, the state of Georgia in general and the United States and go from there,” he said.

Developers break ground on new shopping center ATLANTA – Randolph Williamson and Parke Day Properties recently broke ground on phase one of the Crossroads Shoppes at Coal Mountain shopping center, located at the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Georgia 400 in Cumming. The center is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2018.

Phase one of the development totals 23,100 square feet of retail space, with a patio joining two buildings adjacent to a new Walmart Supercenter. Project leaders announced that Verizon, Domino’s Pizza, Palapas Mexican Restaurant and Hibachi Express recently inked a lease agreement for a new location at Crossroads Shoppes at Coal Mountain, with other deals pending.

For information and the latest news on Randolph Williamson, visit RWCRE. net.

Sports medicine center adds new office, 2 doctors NORTH FULTON — The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center of Atlanta is expanding its North Fulton reach.

The full-service orthopedic practice that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders has announced the addition of two new doctors - Dr. Stephanie Hsu and Dr. Stephen Fisher.

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Caliber Collision opens in Roswell Business name: Caliber Collision About: Caliber Collision is one of the nation’s leading collision repair provider, dedicated to complete customer satisfaction.

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Lefko Construction opens in Roswell Business name: Lefko Construction Owners: Marc and Tomas Lefkovits About: Lefko Construction is a family-owned business by Marc Lefkovits and his father Tomas Lefkovits. The Lefko Group was established in 2004, and Lefko Construction began offering general contracting services in 2013. Their services include pre-construction, general contracting, construction management and design build partnerships.

Opened: Oct. 13, 2017 Address: 105 Mansell Circle, Roswell, Ga. 30075 Phone: 404-836-6372 Website: www.lefkoconstruction.com

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS 2017”

CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE & MILTON TREE LIGHTING

This year, Milton has combined two events to usher in the holiday season. This holiday tradition has become a Milton staple, including Santa photos, caroling, s’mores, crafts, hot cocoa and fun. Join the fun Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2-6 p.m. at the Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton. For more information, visit cityofmiltonga.us.

Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES:

HOLIDAY EVENTS:

ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE

When: Through Dec. 3, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: roswellnutcracker.com

ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

When: Through Dec. 17, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $8 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet. org

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. 2, 5-9 p.m.

Where: 2 South Main St., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE

JINGLE JOG IN CUMMING

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

METROPOLITAN BALLET

When: Through Dec. 3 Where: Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org

ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE

When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: alpharettadancetheatre.com/thenutcracker

ATLANTA BALLET

When: Dec.8- 28, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org

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. 2, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Cumming Town Center, 2085 Market Place Blvd., Cumming Cost: Registration starts at $25 More info and registration: active.com

FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA

What: The photographer will be using a “green screen” so it is recommended that attendees not wear green clothing.

One photo print per family, maximum two photo poses per family.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE

What: This holiday tradition includes Santa photos from Blencoe and Co., photographic arts, caroling, s’mores, hot cocoa and fun.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAY PARADE

What: The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade is a celebration of the city’s incorporation. Some of the parade highlights include musical groups, local neighborhoods, schools, community organizations, civic clubs and businesses.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.

Where: State Bridge Road, between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads in Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL’S ANNUAL LIGHTING OF TOWN SQUARE

What: This annual family event includes carolers from local schools, the lighting of the Town Square, a reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and Santa Claus.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 5-11 p.m.

Where: Historic Roswell Town Square, intersection of Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 120 More info: roswellgov.com

DECK THE STALLS AT SAVE-THEHORSES

What: This 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, photos with the horses and more.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Save-the-Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their 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: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Join jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon and take photos. There will also be special events throughout the week, including story time, pet photos and breakfast with Santa.

When: Nov. 19-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

What: The sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It’s December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders of the Sanders Family Singers.

When: Nov. 24-Dec. 10, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Features original, hand-crafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices.

Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 18-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

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What: Miles Davis is an artist, illustrator, and creator raised in the United States Air Force. In 2012, a random puppy with butterfly wings made its way into Miles’s imagination.

When: Through Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Participants will learn about the naturalization process and will receive free study materials and flash cards.

Registration is required.

When: Friday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: michael. salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Browse a wide selection of titles and genres in this book sale by the Friends of the Alpharetta Library.

Proceeds go toward the library and its programs.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 4040-613-6735

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: HOW TO LOWER THE RISK

What: Learn immediate steps to help stop and reverse cognitive decline. This free discussion will be presented by Dr. Daniela Sozanski, PhD, PSc.D. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org

GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

Delayed Harvest Trout Season off to a great start

ATLANTA AUTHOR SERIES 2017: CHRISTOPHER SWANN

What: Meet Christopher Swann and learn about his debut novel, “Shadow of the Lions,” a novel about friendship, redemption and what it means to lay the past to rest. He will discuss and sign copies.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

“BOUNCING BABY” SONGS AND STORIES

What: Join Mr. Austin as he leads children and their caregivers in songs, rhymes, movement and more.

When: Monday, Dec. 4, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION

What: Join Atlanta Astronomy Club member Phil Danneman as he presents a series of Astronomy programs through Feb. 5, 2018.

When: Monday, Dec. 4, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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STEVE HUDSON Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net

Wednesday, Nov. 1, was a great day for Georgia trout anglers. It marked the beginning of Georgia’s Delayed Harvest trout season, and judging from what I’m hearing this year’s Delayed Harvest fishing is

off to a great start!

“Delayed Harvest” (or “DH,” as it’s often called) is a special fisheries program under which selected sections of five Georgia streams are managed under a special set of regulations through the DH season.

DH waters are too warm for trout in the summertime. But during the DH season those same waters become cool enough to provide good trout habitat – and some potentially memorable trout fishing too.

Georgia’s DH season runs from Nov. 1 through May 14. During that time, designated Delayed Harvest waters are managed under a set of special regulations designed to provide good trout fishing through late fall, winter and early spring. You can find complete info at georgiawildlife. com, but here’s a summary of what the DH regs require: Catch and release only (all fish must be returned to the water immediately) Artificials only (no live or digestible bait of any form is permitted) Single-hook lures only (every fly or lure can only have a single hook; treble hooks are not permitted) The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries folks have done an outstanding job of getting the DH waters ready for the opening of this year’s DH season, and you’ll find several great fishing opportunities across the state. Here’s where they are: Amicalola Creek from Steele Bridge Road (County Road 192) downstream to the Georgia Highway 53 bridge Chattahoochee River from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to U.S. 41 Chattooga River (Rabun County) from the mouth of Reed Creek downstream to the Georgia 28 bridge Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park from below the Unicoi Lake dam downstream to the park boundary Toccoa River from 0.4 miles above Shallowford Bridge upstream

to a point 450 feet upstream of the Sandy Bottom Canoe Access.

What’s working on the DH streams right now? If you’re using a spinning rod, try a Roostertail, a Mepps Spinner, or a white curly-tailed grub-and-jig. Use a light or ultralight spinning rig with 4or 6-lb. line. Cast to deeper areas or to holes or other holding water near rocks, logs, or the bank. Flashy lures are working very well right now, though as the fish wise up you may need to go with something a little more subtle.

If you’re fly fishing, you should have success with egg imitations such as Y2Ks or pink 3-D Sucker Spawn flies, with San Juan Worms, and with bright and flashy streamers (minnow imitations) such as a Rolex fly, Hudson Streamer or Woolly Bugger. In fact, if you can find one (or if you tie flies) you can sometimes do really well with a hot-pink or all-orange Woolly Bugger fished deep and then stripped at the end of the drift. Yes, I said hot pink or all-orange. Those colors suggest the color of eggs, and when you’re fishing for recently-stocked DH fish a little “eggy-ness” in the fly can be all it takes!

DH waters offer a great opportunity

to hone your trout fishing skills. They’re also excellent places to take young anglers and introduce them to trout fishing. Kids like to catch fish, and DH offers plenty of good opportunities. Set the kids up with a spinning rod and a trout-patterned Roostertail, and you just might make some memories!

In fact, if you’ve got kids in your fishing party, you’ll want to be sure to take note of the “stocking days” on several DH streams. As in years past, there will be opportunities for you and your family to become personally involved in supporting the DH program by being a part of one of the “volunteer-assisted” stocking days. On these days, volunteers help DNR fisheries personnel stock trout in some of the less-accessible parts of several DH streams. The first volunteer-assisted stocking event is held during the week of Thanksgiving (when the kids are out of school!) and it’s a blast. I’ll be letting you know more about this and other volunteer-assisted stocking days as they come up on the calendar.

Meanwhile, I look forward to seeing on the water. Be sure to say hello – I’ll be the one in the hat!

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Forsyth County employee, Nell Tapp, was recently recognized by the Board of Commissioners for her 25 years of service in the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Forsyth County employee recognized for 25 years of service FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At the Nov. 2 meeting of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, Forsyth County employee Nell Tapp, administrative specialist senior with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized by the board for her milestone 25 years of service.

Participating in the Optimist Club trophy presentation to Riverwatch Middle School were, from left: Optimists Russ Thomas and Brenda Basey, assistant principal Amanda Thrower, zone oratorical winner Vinayak Menon and his mother, Ginger Breyo and Christy Gabbert, and Optimist Jan Norman.

Riverwatch recognized in Honor of Optimist Oratorical Winner CUMMING, Ga. — Riverwatch Middle School was recognized recently by the Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club for the school’s support of the Optimist Oratorical Contest and in honor of Riverwatch student Vinayak Menon.

Vinayak was the zone winner in the 2017 Optimist International Oratorical contest.

In appreciation of the school’s support, and the help of Riverwatch oratorical coordinators Ginger Breyo and Christy Gabbert, members of the Sawnee-Cumming Club presented a

trophy to assistant principle Amanda Thrower. This year’s oratorical topic was “What the World Gains From Optimism.”

The annual Optimist Oratorical Competition includes Forsyth County middle and high school students, along with an elementary school contest for younger students to gain experience.

The county-wide competition began with more than 5000 students from 26 schools. The Forsyth contest is the largest in the United States.

From left are Peggie Morrow and Dr. Jim Morrow accepting a check for their Foundation from Randy O’Dell and members of the Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club at BYOT 5-K.

Optimists donate to Morrow Foundation to benefit school system CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club donated $2,500 to the Morrow Community Foundation to support the Forsyth County School System Bring Your Own Technology initiative.

The initiative improves student access to technology, especially the internet, for students who do not have it at home.

The check was presented at the recent Bring Your Own Technology 5-K run to Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow by Optimist Randy O’Dell.

The donation was derived from proceeds of the Sawnee-Cumming club’s Flags for Education program. American flags are placed in front yards during six national holidays. Subscription cost is $40 per flag per year. Half the proceeds go to the Morrow Foundation to support the technology initiative and the other half to the club’s children’s programs.

The Morrows created their foundation in 2013 to give back to the community. When they learned that many

families in Forsyth County did not have the internet in their homes, they decided to join with the school system to support the Bring Your Own Technology initiative.

“The donation from the Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club is an incredible gift for our charity,” Jim Morrow said. “This is the largest donation we have received from a community partner. We appreciate what the Optimist Club is doing with their flag program, not only for us, but for everyone in the county.”

The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club is happy to support this initiative through its Flags for Education program, said O’Dell, the club’s flag program chairman.

“The Optimist’s moto ‘Bringing out the Best in Kids’ matches the Morrow Foundation goal of enriching young lives, particularly those who need a helping hand,” O’Dell said. “We are grateful to Dr. Morrow for the opportunity to work together to make a difference in lives of children.”

Volunteers needed for Region DECA Tournament CUMMING, Ga. — This year’s Regional DECA tournament will be held by the First Baptist Church on 1597 Sawnee Dr., from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 1.

For the competitive experience, local businessmen and women are asked to judge the student events.

Judges will be evaluating eight to 10 of the region’s top marketing students

in different occupational events. The events range from roleplay situations to prepared speeches to management decision making events.

Judges are fully trained the day of competition and are fully prepared to evaluate the students before competition begins.

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Cumming educator honored as Teacher of the Year CUMMING, Ga. — Carrington Academy Midway recently announced Kathy Shelden has been named Preschool Teacher of the Year by Carrington Academy’s parent organization, Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. Shelden was nominated for the national award by the school’s principal, executive director, fellow teachers and students› parents. The award was formally presented to Shelden at NLCI’s national principal conference.

Shelden is recognized for her dedication to her students and desire for teaching. Shelden incorporates emotional and social skills into her lessons to prepare her students for real-world experiences, and aims to create a well-rounded classroom by focusing on character education. Shelden has also made her classroom a space for students to evolve and gain knowledge through interactive classroom activities.

NLCI’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes teachers who stand out by demonstrating a strong commitment to inspire, motivate and educate students and staff. Along with the title Preschool Teacher of the Year and the all-expenses-paid trip to the national conference in Atlantic City, N.J., Shelden received a cash award and a round-trip airline ticket to anywhere in the U.S. Shelden has been with Carrington Academy for five years, and has served as lead teacher in the school’s Pre-K 2

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West Forsyth High School honors world language expo winners CUMMING, Ga. — West Forsyth High School French students recently participated in the World Language Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Mari Carmona took first place in Poetry Reading for French One, and Kalpana Argarwal took first place in Poetry Reading for French Three.

Both girls memorized a lengthy French poem and then recited it in front of judges. They were judged on pronunciation, intonation, and overall presentation.

Ava Krogman, a Spanish Two student, won second place in the county in the category of Poetry Declamation.

Benjamin Sanders competed and placed second overall in the category of Musical Performance playing his own rendition on his classical guitar

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to La Bicicleta by the famous Colombian singer Shakira.

The following Spanish Two students also participated and scored in the 85th – 95th percentile in the area of Poetry Declamation: Melody Yavari, Gabriel DeFaria and Melanie Waldrop.

All three recited “Es Por…” by Nimia Vicene.

Three Spanish Two students represented West Forsyth High School in the Poster category at the Expo.

Larissa Roman, Alyssa Maicon and CJ Ramaker developed their poster around the theme communicate, relate and appreciate.

Students will be receiving their awards at the Expo Awards Ceremony on Dec. 7 at the Forsyth County School Board of Education Office.

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