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Pat Miller, Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society president, stands beside a July 1917 edition of the Milton County News at the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Museum at City Hall. Miller has led an effort to bring historical societies from Roswell and Johns Creek to participate in a display marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, Nov. 11 — the end of hostilities in World War I. See story, Page 43.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are looking for a man suspected of having possessed two stolen firearms. The firearms were found in a nightstand drawer Oct. 1 by housekeepers at the Windward Parkway Residence Inn. The two guns are a Smith and Wesson Desert Eagle and a

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Woman awakens to find home invader ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are looking for a suspect connected to a Sept. 30 burglary of a house on Broadwell Oaks Drive. That night, a woman sleeping in the basement bedroom woke up and spotted a shadowy figure at the bedroom door. When the suspect saw that the woman was awake, he or she bolted. The woman attempted to follow and saw that the backyard doors were wide open. She then called police. Officers found recent footprints in the dew of the grass but did not see any signs of forced entry. Some bourbon and a makeup bag were missing. No description of the suspect was provided to police.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a woman suspected of stealing $800 worth of cloths from the Von Maur at North Point Parkway on Oct. 3. Police arrived at 2:30 p.m. and met with loss prevention officers who already had taken the woman into custody. According to the loss prevention officers, the woman had taken six pairs

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Rossi Magnum. Housekeepers also found 15 rounds and a .40 magazine. The name used to reserve the room returned with several warrants out of Virginia and one from Alpharetta. When police called the suspect’s phone number, the line had been disconnected.

of Nike brand pants and six Nike brand jackets and left the store without paying. She then attempted to run when she saw a loss prevention officer approach her. There is footage of the incident. When police asked for the woman’s name, she initially gave a false identity. She was arrested for shoplifting over $500.

Woman alerted to fraud involving store purchase ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A person recently used an Alpharetta woman’s personal information to open at least two fraudulent accounts in Florida. The woman told police she received a call Oct. 3 from an Ulta Beauty store in Destin, Florida about a purchase they said she had made. But the woman had not made any recent purchases and had not been in Florida. Further inquiry revealed that someone opened a credit account using her name, license number, Social Security number, home address and phone number. When the woman checked her credit report, she also found that someone had recently opened a Big Lots credit card account in Florida using her information. The woman told police she did not know how her information had been compromised.

Man robbed at gunpoint over opioid pain medication JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are looking for three men suspected

of robbing a man at gunpoint Oct. 6. The victim told police he was walking at 9:30 p.m. on Jones Bridge Road, near the Publix, when three men started following and harassing him. The suspects said they could hear a pill bottle rattling in the man’s pocket. At one point, one pulled out a gun and demanded the pills. The man said he pleaded with the suspects, who said they sympathized with him and took 15 of the 20 pills. The pills were Percocet, which contains an opioid pain reliever and is a high addiction risk. The man said he originally went to the Publix to cash a $50 money order but could not provide the receipt from the transaction.

$10,000 worth of products stolen from closing business JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are looking for a suspect they say recently stole $10,000 of product from a closing business. The owner of Bikes and Life closed the store Sept. 24. Three days earlier, he notified employees about the decision and received a notice from the store manager announcing her resignation. Later, the owner discovered that $10,000 worth of product was missing from the inventory and had been shipped to a warehouse out of state. The missing items include several bicycles, sunglasses and watches. The transaction records used the previous store manager’s identification. The owner said the woman had keys to the location as well as access to the company’s database.

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City increases pay for Roswell police officers By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police will soon get a helping hand in their recruitment efforts. The Roswell City Council voted unanimously Oct. 8 to increase pay grades and pay of sworn officers. The decision follows a review this summer that shows the city’s pay grade is about 13-21 percent lower than the average paygrade of neighboring cities’ police departments. “Intense competition for talented police officers” from nearby cities has caused some trouble for the Roswell Police Department’s efforts to hire and retain officers, said Human Resources Director Jim Harner. The city currently employs almost 160 sworn officers and has 21 openings, not including command staff. City Councilman Matthew Tyser called these numbers “fairly significant.” “Right now, we’re looking at what could be a looming public safety crisis,” Tyser said. “I’m pleased to see us get ahead of this and be able to recruit and retain.” During the vote, Harner also urged the council to change the pay of current officers in order to avoid pay compression. To avoid pay compression, Harner advised increasing the pay to 10 percent for current officers, a move that would cost the city $690,000. Staff proposed paying for the increase by defunding nine officer positions, a move that would effectively bring the net impact to the budget to zero. Councilman Mike Palermo said he’d

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If anything, by better aligning with the pay and increasing it, it’s going to give us the ability to have greater accountability and help ensure that we move from having 99 percent of the best to 100 percent of the best.” Mike Palermo Roswell councilman heard from at least one resident who raised concerns about the timing of the vote.

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Earlier this summer, several controversial incidents involving Roswell police surfaced, prompting public outrage and an ongoing investigation into the department by an independent consulting firm. At least two officers have been fired since videos of the incidents came to light. Palermo said he had no problem with the timing. “When looking at neighboring municipalities, we are not aligned with the right pay,” he said. “If anything, by better aligning with the pay and increasing it, it’s going to give us the ability to have greater accountability and help ensure that we move from having 99 percent of the best to 100 percent of the best. I think this will be a tool to help empower us and empower our police leadership.” Mayor Lori Henry agreed. “You all don’t have a bigger fan than me,” Henry said addressing police. “I’m so excited that we are treating our police officers in the manner that they should be treated and be compensated in the manner they should be compensated.” Before the vote, Henry added that next year, the city will study all staff to make necessary adjustments to pay.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Early voting for the Nov. 6 general and special midterm elections has begun. And this year, there will be several outreach sites open for select days during the early voting period. The ballots will contain several federal, state and local elections. To see a full list candidates who have qualified to run, visit elections.sos. ga.gov/GAElection/CandidateDetails. Early voting will start Monday, Oct. 15 and run through Friday, Oct. 26, with weekend voting held Oct. 2021 and Oct. 27-28. Early voting locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell The Roswell Library at 115 Norcross Street is undergoing renovations and will not be open to early voting this year. Additionally, select outreach sites will be open for two days during this period to help increase voting accessibility. Some of these sites include: • Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek on Oct. 25-26 • Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell on Oct. 20-21 Early voting locations are not the same as Election Day voting locations. Voters unable to vote early or make it to their polling place on Election Day can vote using an absentee ballot. Those eligible include college students, those with physical disabilities, members of the military and people whose work or vacation takes them out of town. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made by Nov. 2 and turned in by 7 p.m. on Nov. 6. Absentee ballots can be requested at sos.ga.gov or at fultoncountyga. gov. A valid Georgia Drivers’ license number is required for verification. To see a list of early voting locations and times, visit fultoncountyga. gov/rae-home. For Election Day voting information, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov.

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Alpharetta moves to guard itself from utility legislation By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta is making a pre-emptive strike to buffer itself against legislation that could open it up to unwanted telecommunications equipment. But even the city isn’t ready to pull the trigger. At a special meeting held at noon on Friday, the Alpharetta Planning Commission tabled action on proposed changes to its Unified Development Code that would give the city some authority to control standards for placement of utility poles and equipment cabinets on city-owned right of way. The code change would set limits on the height, proximity and appearance of equipment carriers can place within the public right of way. Planners, however, said the drafted changes were incomplete, and they never received a full copy of the proposed changes during a presentation from acting City Attorney Scott Hastey. Members said they would not vote on any changes to the code without sufficient time to study them. Hastey admitted that revising the city code is complex because it must address new federal laws just handed down in

[Local control] matters a great deal what downtown looks like. It matters what North Point Parkway looks like. Our residents deserve to live in a place that they can be proud of and to know they have a city council that cares about the minute details while bringing the most forward-thinking technology into the marketplace.” Ben Burnett Alpharetta councilman September, and then anticipate how the Georgia Legislature will craft its own law to address the issue. The city’s move to revise the code comes six months after a bill sailed through both chambers of the Georgia Legislature to allow utility companies unimpeded access to place poles and cell towers in public rights of way. The measure failed to come up for a final vote before the session ended in April. City councils in Alpharetta, Roswell,

Johns Creek and Milton had all passed resolutions opposing the legislation arguing municipalities should have control over the aesthetics of its property. Backers of the legislation say it helps open telecommunication options throughout the state, particularly in rural areas that are currently underserved. Indeed, representatives from the industry spoke to Planning Commission members Friday saying they want to help craft a policy that could benefit

both the city and the carriers. Ellen Smith, an attorney representing Crown Castle, America’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure, said the city’s current code doesn’t even allow providers to co-locate on traffic signals. She said collaborating to find reasonable solutions to aesthetic concerns could benefit everyone. “You’re not encouraging the thing you want to encourage,” Smith said. The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Nov. 1. Alpharetta’s quest to address the telecom industry is designed to give the city protection in case the legislation is revived at the Capitol this January, said City Councilman Ben Burnett, who serves as liaison to the Information and Technology Department. “Local control is absolutely everything to a city like Alpharetta,” Burnett said. “It matters a great deal what downtown looks like. It matters what North Point Parkway looks like. Our residents deserve to live in a place that they can be proud of and to know they have a city council that cares about the minute details while bringing the most forward-thinking technology into the marketplace.”

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City leaders have committed another $2 million to major capital projects this year, dropping most of it in resurfacing work on Alpharetta streets. The action comes three months after the city formally adopted its budget for the fiscal year, which runs from July through June. City officials decided to wait till now to begin allocating some of the nearly $5 million it had set aside for capital projects because of uncertainty in anticipated revenues. They needn’t have worried, though, because revenues from property taxes are expected to come in stronger than anticipated, thanks in part to an increase of 14 percent in property values. Mayor Jim Gilvin said another reason for the delay was that the City Council had at least two new members seated in May who had not had the opportunity to absorb the budget process from its beginning. The list of new capital projects includes $1 million for milling and resurfacing of neighborhood streets. Council members had argued that one of the

best ways to pay back taxpayers for a higher tax bill this year due to higher valuation would be to improve residential streets. The approved capital budget passed in June already includes $2.5 million for this work. The extra street work comes as the city is already in the first two years of a massive spending plan that will pour close to $100 million of local money into streets, sidewalks and pathways. More than half that local money, about $63 million, comes from the city’s share from a countywide transportation sales tax passed in 2016. The remainder, about $26 million, is part of a $52 million bond Alpharetta voters approved two years ago. The updated capital spending budget for this year also includes $60,000 for conceptual design work on widening Wills Road south of Milton Avenue to Old Milton Parkway. Councilman John Hipes had commented in August that the city needs to take the lead in opening pathways for student traffic when the new STEM school begins classes in the fall of 2020. Wills Road, he said, could provide an alternate route for buses that might

otherwise travel through downtown. Other initiatives approved for capital funding include: • $250,000 for Buice Road traffic calming. Earlier this month, the city signed an agreement with the City of Johns Creek to share costs of traffic calming measures, such as roundabouts, along the route between Kimball Bridge and Jones Bridge roads. Although the road itself falls under the jurisdiction of Johns Creek, providing access to its Ocee Park, residents on either side of the street are Alpharetta citizens. • $80,000 for additional lighting and security for the City Center Parking Deck. The facility has seen some share of cars vandalized in recent months, and its use is only growing with the opening of new shops, restaurants and residential units in the downtown. • $50,000 for design of a downtown centralized waste and recycling facility. The current waste facility is no longer adequate to accommodate its growing use by surrounding businesses. • $600,000 for design and construction of new park spaces.

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Public safety officers share Halloween safety tips By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — As Halloween approaches, public safety officers aim to educate the public about how to stay safe during the holiday. “My goal is just getting people to slow down and be careful,” said Officer Madhusudana Meberg with the Johns Creek Police Department. The department recommends trickor-treating before dark if possible. If after dark, families should bring a flashlight and walk facing the traffic. Wearing reflective tape is an extra precaution parents can take. As always, pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street and use sidewalks whenever possible. Police recommend not crossing over lawns because they may have unseen objects or uneven ground that can cause someone to trip and fall. Trick-or-treaters should only go up to houses that have a light on, preferably only homes where they know someone. Police recommend never going into strangers’ homes, instead let them bring the treats to the door. Parents can inspect their children’s candy to ensure everything is factory

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Feral children, raised by books “Libraries are not child-care facilities, but sometimes feral children raise themselves among the stacks.” That’s from one of my all-time favorite, if not outright Julia Grochowski favorite, authors: Neil Gaiman. You Reporter julia@appenmediagroup.com might know him from works like “Coraline,” “American Gods,” or, my favorite, “Good Omens,” which was co-authored with the late Terry Pratchett. It’s not hard to figure out that I love books and reading. Like Gaiman, I have several fond memories of heading down to my local library after school or on a weekend, where I was determined, as a kid, to read every book in the young adults section. (Unsurprisingly, I never reached that goal, but I like to think I made a nice dent.) Libraries are, undoubtedly, one of the best ways find books and information. And, as you probably are already aware, many libraries are in danger of shrinking or disappearing altogether. Just as several chain bookstores – like Chapter 11 and Borders, to name a few – have gone the way of Blockbuster: discussed now only to talk about how old you are, that you can still remember going into their stores. Experiencing these closures in real time definitely hurt. But none hit so close to home as when the Roswell Bookmiser pulled up stakes, after decades of selling used books. It almost sounds silly to get emotional about a store closing. But used bookstores, like libraries, offer so much more than just selling a product. They’re often gathering spaces for book clubs, authors and fans, and one of the best places to go to get a personal book recommendation. There’s no rush to get in and out. They’re warm, inviting spaces that encourage you to take all the time you need to find that one, perfect book for you, no matter what stage of life you’re in. And, unlike new bookstores, used bookstores carry books that aren’t just the most popular or successful books, the names you’ve heard a million times over. I’ve found some real gems among the teetering stacks of Bookmiser that I would have never found otherwise in person or online, if only because I had no idea they existed. I can’t tell you how many favorite authors or new series I picked up this way. But now, ironically, with the internet and so many bookstore closures, it’s become harder and harder for me to

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Roswell Council to discuss solar energy campaign By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. â€” The Roswell City Council will soon vote on a new green initiative for citizens and businesses. During its regular Administration, Finance and Recreation and Parks Committee meeting Oct. 9, members of the City Council unanimously approved the Solarize Roswell Campaign for discussion at an upcoming council meeting. The campaign, led by Solar Crowdsource, would help inform citizens on how to solarize their homes and businesses in Roswell. The goals of the campaign are to ramp up adoption of solar energy throughout Roswell and educate people on the benefits of clean energy sources. Through the initiative, the company would organize bulk purchases of renewable energy technologies to provide a discount. Those who participate will work closely with professional installers to determine what solutions work best for their house or business. Because the campaign relies on bulk purchasing, more participation means greater savings. Prices and materials would be determined up front. Solar Crowdsource has led similar campaigns in Athens, Dunwoody and Decatur-DeKalb, saving residents an average of 20-25 percent by signing up for the initiative. Over half of residential solar installations in the state have come from Solar Crowdsource campaigns. The initiative would come at no cost to the city. All tools, support and experience would be provided by the organization. Solar Crowdsource highlighted several possible benefits of solar power, including lower electricity bills, no harmful emissions or pollutants, and tax incentives. As an added bonus, solar power comes with more predictable electricity costs that donâ€™t fluctuate as much as other utility rates. Councilwoman Marie Willsey said she was excited about the program and would be happy to see such options available for citizens. The item will be discussed and voted on at a future City Council meeting.

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Real world stress of life off the trail The last few months have been, let’s say, interesting. I got back from my hike on the John Muir Trail at the end of August. It was a good, albeit really hard, hike, about 200 miles and almost Ray appen a month long. I doubt Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com I will ever underestimate again the impact that elevation has when one is trying to walk, hike, climb or just move. It’s a whole different ballgame. When I got back — just like when I returned from my Appalachian Trail hike — I figured I would just jump right back into reality. In both cases that was how it went — for a very short while. Then, reality’s smiling face gave me a quick poke in the ribs, reminding me that, yep, life on the trail is way different from life off it. On the John Muir, I was without cell service most of the time. That trail is remote. Almost every night initially I had panic attacks — something that I have never had in my life — thinking about “what if.” On that trail if something happens you are almost always roughly 15 to 25 miles away from a paved road or anything resembling civilization. And those 15-20 miles are hard miles. No phone calls for help. No ambulances coming to get you. No law. Just you, the other hikers and unforgiving mountains. About two weeks after returning to Alpharetta, I realized something was different, something subtle. Then it dawned on me; I felt unhealthy. I could feel it in how I moved. I could smell it when I sweated — it was different. And I could feel the difference from one day to the next. Each day I felt incrementally less well. Once I realized what this feeling was I started thinking about it. Part of the cause was not rocket science. I was not eating healthy back home. On the trail my nourishment was basic, but it was consistent and it was

healthy — lots of water, protein and fiber meal replacement, lots of peanut butter, nuts, and raisins — no sugar, no processed food, no ice cream, no sodas, no fast food. On the trail I stayed hungry but it was a healthy hungry and my body felt like it was burning all the calories it had access to and leaving an empty but healthy engine waiting for more fuel. The second issue I instantly recognized was that I was not exercising, again — just like after I returned from the AT. I didn’t exercise for about two years after completing the AT. Why? Mostly because of a general weakness of internal fortitude and character combined with hikers “post-trail depression” — something I think is very real and that most long distance hikers experience. Neither reason was an acceptable excuse to me. I have always believed that we are in charge with how our lives go — at least most of the time. The third culprit that was sinking my post-trail life I realized was a six letter word — “stress” — largely self-induced. Of the three, I believe the last one is by far the most debilitating, and it is linked to and to a degree regulated by how one manages the first two — nutrition and exercise. Stress is possibly the most toxic disease human beings face. I am sure that it is directly linked to most if not all of the big killers — heart disease, cancer, diabetes and more. The stress I felt off the trail, now in hindsight, I realize was multiple times greater than how I felt out there hiking. The difference in stress was like a hard slap in the face with an ice-cold towel. Life on the trail for any length of time removes one from almost everything that constitutes “modern life” and “civilization.” Your day goes from driving in traffic, answering and making phone calls, catching news reports about how our lives and values are imploding and how limited our power is to do any-

The stress I felt off the trail, now in hindsight, I realize was multiple times greater than how I felt out there hiking. The difference in stress was like a hard slap in the face with an ice-cold towel.

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3 Fulton Schools land on Blue Ribbon list Lake Windward, Shakerag elementary earn 2018 honors NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Three elementary schools in the Fulton County School System were named 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education — the most ever named in the same year in Fulton’s history. Lake Windward and Shakerag elementary schools in Johns Creek, along with Heards Ferry elementary in Sandy Springs, are three of 349 public and private schools across the nation to earn the distinction this year. “This honor affirms the hard work of our teachers, staff, students and parents, all of whom deserve credit for motivating and encouraging students to perform at their highest level,” said Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose. All three Fulton schools were recognized in the “Exemplary High Performing” category, placing them among Georgia’s highest performing schools based on state assessments or nationally normed tests. In all, eight public schools and five private schools, including Holy Re-

Trail: Continued from Page 14 thing about it, to life on the trail which involves only five things — hiking, eating, finding water, setting up camp and sleeping. Period. Nothing more. Nothing. While this probably sounds defeatist, I maintain I have always seen the glass half full. I will always see opportunity in any situation and believe that the bad stuff, if you have faith, patience, and strength, always passes and the sunrise will be beautiful, nourishing, and redeeming. It’s just that I suspect it is very hard to see how screwed up our modern life has become if one has not been able to step away from it — far enough away — to put it in perspective. Vacations usually don’t take us away from the worst of it. Until we park most of our modern day stressors on the side of the road, it is almost impossible to see the color of the poison we try to live in each day. On the trail one of the mantras has always been to “hike your own hike,”

deemer Catholic School in Johns Creek, received National Blue Ribbon recognition in 2018. Now in its 36th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized more than 8,800 schools across the country. Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. On Nov. 7, representatives from the Fulton School System and the 2018 Blue Ribbon schools will travel to Washington, D.C., to be honored by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos at the annual awards ceremony. There, schools will receive a plaque and flag in recognition of the achievement. The Fulton School System now has 15 schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon schools. Other North Fulton schools with the designation include: • Crabapple Middle (1988) • Dolvin Elementary (1990) • Roswell High (1998) • Chattahoochee High (2000) • River Trail Middle (2001) • Mountain Park Elementary (2003 and 2013) • Milton High (2008) • Webb Bridge Middle (2010) • Crabapple Crossing Elementary (2012) • Medlock Bridge Elementary (2014) – Candy Waylock and I feel sure that applies to our lives off the trail. We’re all different. So, what I need to do — again — is reengineer how I live. It will start simply; I will again be at the YMCA at 4:45 in the morning most mornings waiting for them to open at 5:00 a.m., and not leave until around 6:30, close to exhausted but an empty and clean exhausted. I will also get my running shoes on again and get back to the backboard with my tennis racquet. That is step one. Once I get that down, it causes me to self-correct and move onto steps two and three. It’s a chain reaction. The health/ exercise and the nutrition steps will be by far the easiest ones. Neutralizing or eliminating stress — much of it caused by the internet and modern forms of communication — will be much more of a challenge. I know I have the ability and shall eventually get back to this better place — a healthier place, a more sustainable one. I have seen what our lives used to be like before we were overwhelmed by the pace and demands of modern life, and I have, for a few short amounts of time, lived that life. It’s worth the hard work to go back to it. It is.

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Winning the war on opioids By LEE CHADWICK Guest contributor If you have not experienced a personal loss resulting from the current epidemic of opioid addiction, you may be totally unaware of who is being affected by the rampant and indiscriminate destruction around us. Individually, more people die from Chadwick prescription drug use every three days in America than all of those who died in 9/11. If this epidemic were a terrorist plot – if these deaths were the result of an act of war by a known enemy, the outcry would be loud and long. The death toll would rank it as the most successful terrorist action ever waged in the free world. The poorly informed assume that those affected are the disadvantaged dregs of society. People who by their own sad self-indulgence, fuel the proliferation of these poisons. We might find it easy to believe that we are safe, that the failure to avoid addiction is the moral defeat of the weak. Instead it is now the leading cause of death in people under 50 in the US. Clearly federal leadership is lagging far behind. Why? Because the makers of opioids have spent more than $800 million lobbying our legislators into indifference…and submission. To offer some scope, the heavily funded gun lobby spent only $100 million in the same period.

Get involved We have Declared War On Addiction. If you would like to join the fight or learn more about Vision Warriors please contact us at 833-VW4-HELP or kirk@visionwarriors.org. In this war, we are part of the solution or we are blindly leaving our husbands, daughters, sons and brothers at great risk; and now increasingly our grandparents. Kirk Driskell has shown uncommon courage in waging his own resources to reclaim not just the addicted but their families as well. Kirk is a highly respected business person in North Fulton and a longtime member of the Rotary Club. Currently Kirk is leading thousands Rotarians worldwide from an elected position of international prominence. Kirk’s heart for service has led him to create “WAR ON”, a faith centered program for the healthy and responsible incubation of individuals new to recovery. Vision Warriors itself is the live in environment for newly recovered men. There they provide broad access to support strategies for repairing the damage to trust that may exist in all previous relationships. The final success rates after this support is provided are comparable to the best programs in the world. Kirk believes that integrating family members into a support network he calls “We-Covery” is the key. Whole

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Vikings to camp Oct. 20-21 at Roswell’s Barrington Hall By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Vikings are returning this year to Roswell’s historic grounds. From Oct. 20-21, everyone is invited to visit a Viking encampment at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive. At the encampment, people can get a taste of Viking life, thanks to costumed reenactors from the Sons of Loki. The group has staging similar reenactments annually at Barrington Hall since 2015 as well as at several schools in Georgia and South Carolina. The weekend will boast several demonstrations of Viking ritual combat, crafts and camp life, complete with a Kids Zone for children. The camp will open 10 a.m. on Saturday with a raider tribute to the Jarls (rulers) as well as a blessing to the Norse gods and elves. Then, around 1 p.m., the group will call a Thing (assembly) with several trials relating to property damage, a cursed farmer and murder. The afternoon will close out at 5 p.m.

with several activities, crafts, stories, rune casting and axe throwing. Sunday’s schedule will repeat Saturday. The events are a little different each year, said Special Events Coordinator Bill Browning, but the group always aims to help visitors have a good time while learning about Viking culture. Each year’s encampment features something different. Last year, for instance, there was a reenactment of the crowning of a new Viking Jarl and feast. And two years ago, the Sons of Loki reenacted a Viking Wedding. Since the beginning, it has been well received,” Browning said. “The first year we held the event it was raining steadily and cold all weekend, but we still had approximately 200 people attend.” Each year since, the number have doubled. “It really is a family event with children of all ages in attendance,” Browning said. “We’ve had a positive response to the Viking Encampment from all ages.” For more information and a full schedule, visit roswellgov.com.

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Gypsy Rose brings live music to downtown Roswell By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Music fans rejoice – a new music venue is opening soon in Roswell’s Historic District. Gypsy Rose Music, founded by local resident Brittany Crooms, an intimate venue devoted to original Crooms live music and private events is slated to open by the end of the year. It will be located at 964 Alpharetta St., near Canton Street, in the same building previously occupied by Classy Clutter. Crooms is opening the venue out of a passion for merging music, entertainment and community. She said she has loved music from a young age and nurtured it with singing and acting. That passion only grew once she moved to Athens, where she regularly worked closely with local musicians and bands. After she moved to Roswell a year ago, Crooms said she felt inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit and drive that the city’s business owners are known for, and eventually, created the concept for Gypsy Rose. “As a community-loving resident and passionate music lover, I began to crave somewhere where these two things collide,” Crooms said. “The more I talked to people, the more others seemed to want somewhere devoted to original live music with a vision similar to mine.” Current plans call for Gypsy Rose to be open Wednesdays through Sundays.

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Gypsy Rose, a new music venue, will occupy the same building that once housed Classy Clutter on Alpharetta Street. Some of Crooms’ favorite music genres for the venue range between blues, funk, Americana, jam, southern rock and indie. “People can expect to find an upbeat and comfortable venue full of good vibes and a staff that will quickly feel like family,” Crooms said. “We are strategically selecting the most talented musicians to perform, and patrons can expect quality music they won’t see anywhere else in this area.” When it is not putting on concerts and shows, the 2,700 square foot building will host workshops, classes and camps for singer-songwriters and budding musicians. Live band karaoke and themed parties are also slated to become regular events.

Crooms said she plans for every inch of Gypsy Rose to be devoted to some form of the arts. The walls, for example, will serve as a rotating gallery for local artists. “By nature, music brings people together and builds a bridge for different generations and people of varying cultural and political beliefs to all come together in a shared passion,” Crooms said. “It helps promote acceptance and deeper connections. My main goal is to support artists’ dreams and strengthen the relationships between members of this community I love and call home.” In addition to hosting music and art, Gypsy Rose will also host rotating food trucks and serve a selection of local and

craft beers and cocktails. “Roswell is regionally known for our strong hospitality industry, and with the recent growth of this sector, there’s been a growing need for live entertainment and event spaces,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. “Gypsy Rose is satisfying two major markets while bringing a new dynamic to our popular Historic District.” Crooms will serve as Gypsy Rose’s venue manager. She has already secured a sales and marketing director, booking agent, sound engineer and beverage manager. She plans to hire seven to eight bartenders and four cocktail servers before opening. For updates and information on Gypsy Rose, visit gypsyrosemusic.com.

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Downtown Gulch mobilizes city As an outsider looking in, with high rises seeming to break ground on a monthly basis, I take for granted that the City of Atlanta sometimes has similar conflicts as other metro cities when a Geoff smith new project is subAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com mitted for approval. The proposed Gulch development has started a debate that has mobilized groups all over the city to weigh in and try to move it along. If you are not familiar the Gulch, it is about 40 acres of parking lots and rail lines that sit just east of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Most of the property sits well below street level, and initial plans are to bring all of it up to street-level in the way of a platform. This alone is estimated to take three years. Once built, developers and planners are envisioning 15 brand-new city blocks with roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, gathering spaces and parks. The developer’s plan is to add between 1.8 million and 9.3 million square feet of office space — a big stretch that leaves the door open for a major company to agree to move in and drastically influence how it is developed. And yes, it has been said that the Gulch would be a top target should Amazon decide to move its headquarters here. But even if the project was only about building the city blocks on raw land, it would be massive in scale. To raise the street level makes it a massively massive project. A developer friend of mine told me there are probably only a handful of developers who would be able to attempt such a project. The entire thing has been estimated to cost up to $5 billion. Because of the immense cost of just preparing the site for development, the developer has asked the city of Atlanta for up to $1.75 billion in public financing — and that is where the rub is coming from. The public financing would

come in the way of tax incentives. Some on the Atlanta City Council are listening to some citizens and advocacy groups who claim the city is giving away a chance to secure a major income stream. “You’re giving almost $2 billion away for a $5 billion deal,” Deborah Scott, executive director of the downtown community advocacy group Georgia StandUP, was quoted as saying in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “We want the Gulch to develop one day….This is not the deal.” No one seems to be arguing in favor of not developing the Gulch. There’s no real way to make a case for it needing to remain as it is – which is a kind of dark hole surrounded by office buildings and the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But because of the complexity in improving the site and readying it for development, many view the current project, which has been brought forward by Los Angeles developer CIM Group, as a gift that should not be turned away. “From our view, redeveloping the Gulch is an imperative,” said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce in a prepared statement. “Delaying or dismissing this opportunity is not optional. It may be decades before another developer puts forth the time and resources to turn one of our city’s greatest economic development challenges into the opportunity of a lifetime.” In addition to taking on a task very few developers would want to take on, City Council members also credit the developer with agreeing to several conditions that would benefit the community. Those include putting aside $28 million for affordable housing, $12 million for economic development, $12 million to enlarge a nearby fire station and $5 million to replace a bridge connecting the Gulch to the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. Other advocates for the project say that it is in the unique geographical

There’s no real way to make a case for [the Gulch] needing to remain as it is – which is a kind of dark hole surrounded by office buildings and the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium. position of being able to connect several areas of downtown, and turn downtown from a group of areas, to one connected and fluid downtown. Commercial realtor JLL in Atlanta put out an Op-Ed in the Atlanta Business Chronicle that endorsed the project, saying “the development...will connect areas of downtown that have been partitioned for decades, rejoining Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the newly renovated State Farm Arena, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia World Congress Center, Underground Atlanta, Five Points MARTA station and Downtown proper. Our downtown will no longer be a collection of interests isolated from one another. Instead, it will be a more cohesive and walkable community.” The Council seemed to be split at a recent meeting and it will be interesting to see how this project moves forward. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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com/about-seco/. American Commerce Bank offers commercial and personal banking services to the North Fulton markets from its branch in Johns Creek. The bank offers customized lending solutions and SBA loan programs as well as highly convenient on-line banking and treasury management services. The bank’s experienced staff pride themselves in knowing their customers by name and in meeting the needs of businesses and their employees. ACB’s participation in the nation-wide CDARS network enables it to offer FDIC deposit insurance on balances well in excess of the standard $250,000 limit. In offering such services, ACB “brings big banking products down to the community bank level”, says Soraya Kenney, ACB’s John Creek branch manager. By catering lending and deposit services to the specific needs of business and consumer customers, ACB provides industry-leading solutions to support the growth and success of our communities. For more information about American Commerce Bank, stop by the branch located at 10690 Medlock Bridge Road, or visit www.AmericanCommerceBank. com

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12TH ANNUAL CUMMING GREEK FESTIVAL The Cumming Greek festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture, with continuous live Greek music, traditional bouzouki and energetic live Greek dance performances. Shop through a variety of authentic handcrafted gifts including ceramics, clothes, books, jewelry and more. Join the fun Oct. 19-21 - Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $2 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit cumminggreekfestival.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

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EVENTS: MY BEST FRIEND DOLL CLUB

FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY

What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime. Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com

What: Bring a doll to the heritage village to join in on a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, a doll journal, dressing up in period costumes and tea parties. Ages 6-11. When: Friday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org

ANNUAL DUCK RACE

What: Over 1,000 ducks will “paddle” frantically down a sort stretch of the creek, and the first to cross the finish line will earn its sponsor $100. Ducks can be rented online. What: Saturday, Oct. 20, noon-1:30 p.m. Where: Big Creek Park, 1600 Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info and registration: roswellgov.com

PAINT RECYCLING FUNDRAISER

What: Dispose of left over paint cans and help Boy Scout Troop 51 with their recycling fundraiser. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta Cost: $3 per gallon of latex or oil paint More info: northfulton.com

Cambridge presents “PETER/WENDY”

What: Don’t miss the One Act Performance of “Peter/Wendy,” written by Jeremy Bloom. When: Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m. Where: Cambridge High School Theatre, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 More info and tickets: cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz

VIKING ENCAMPMENT

What: Learn about Viking weapons and fighting techniques, clothing and crafts. Enjoy a Viking pagan wedding ceremony. Attend and participate in several free demonstrations and lectures. When: Oct. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Bring your own pumpkin and get ready to carve. Carving kits and painting supplies will be available. Event also features bowling and storytelling. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-5 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM AT BULLOCH

What: Tour the house by candlelight and meet members of the Bulloch and Roosevelt families. Participate in a pumpkin race, a ghostly ring toss, goofy golf and other spooky games and food. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children More info and registration: roswellgov.com

RIVERS ALIVE CLEANUP

What: Join the annual volunteer waterway cleanup event to help bring awareness and preserve Georgia’s rivers. Wear long sleeves and pants. Trash bags, glove and refreshments provided. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Bailey Farm & Gardens, 255 hickory Flat Road, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

MASTER NATURALIST CLASSES

What: The program developed by the UGA Cooperative Extension Service is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning through field studies. When: Sept. 14-Nov. 2, times vary Where: Forsyth County Extension Office, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Ste. 158, Cumming Cost: $200 More info and registration: fcmasternaturalists.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easyto-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

HUNTER’S MOON CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKE

What: Join National Park Service Naturalist, Jerry Hightower for a campfire, guided hikes, and an autumn evening with the glow of the Hunter’s Moon overhead. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek More info: nps.gov or 678-538-1200

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up. When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: WE ARE ALL ONE VOICE CONCERT

What: Children, costumes encouraged, can enjoy a Trunk or Treat with candy, treats, activities and a jump house. When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Police Headquarters, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: The Johns Creek Chorale’s 2018 season begins with a celebration of how music unites everyone despite differences. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com or 770497-8215

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURES

JUMP START

TRUNK OR TREAT

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “Retracing the Route of Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign” by Robert C. Jones. When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

What: Presentation where parents and kids learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump start a conversation about faith. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org/events

CALENDAR

GEORGIA MUSICALE GROUP CONCERT

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

What: The Georgia Musicale Group presents works by Russian composers Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: mygmg.org

What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free. When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com

HEALING SERVICE

What: Join for an evening of prayer and healing featuring music by Carole Ford and Vanessa Conner. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

GUIDE TO LEGAL DOCUMENTS FOR BEST ELDER CARE

What: Join each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This week’s topic focuses on elder care. When: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

“ANNIE”

What: In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. When: Oct. 19 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info: playhousecumming.com

CHIP MCGUIRE LIVE MUSIC

What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Chip McGuire. One night only. When: Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

What: Talented artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more. Featuring live entertainment and an energetic Kids’ Zone. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: splashfestivals.com/eventsfestivals/johns-creek-arts-festival

“GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW

What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property. When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

GYOTAKU FISH PAINTING

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-3:15 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

ACT EXAM STRATEGY SESSION

What: Applerouth Tutoring will lead a strategy session about the next ACT exam and exam strategies. When: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-4402

What: Join for a program where participants will explore this traditional art by creating their own prints. Ages 9-11 only please. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

TEEN DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

MITCH DAVIS LIVE MUSIC

What: This month’s foreign film is “Turtles Can Fly,” a 2004 Kurdish war drama film. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Mitch Davis. One night only. When: Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN

What: Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery and meet costumed characters from Alpharetta’s past. Interactive. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 5-6 p.m. Where: Begins at Smokejack BBQ, 29 South Main St., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $10.50 More info: awesomealpharetta.com

“I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI”

JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

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What: A one-woman comedy drama bout good food and bad boyfriends – with live cooking. Giulia Melucci will treat the audience to tales of her sometimes-disastrous, sometimessuccessful love life and spaghetti. When: Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24. More info and tickets: get.com

“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce this show as its One Act Play competition piece for the GHSA entry. When: Oct 24 and 25, 7 p.m. Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

What: Destress about exams and school life with Hesston the therapy dog. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 4-5 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

FOREIGN FILM NIGHT

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza. When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

What Teen Read Week stats will a Blind Date with a Book contest. Each teenager will check out a plain-wrapped book and receive a prize entry form. When: Friday, Oct. 19 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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

SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Full-length proctored practice tests with personalized results. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-6738

ENVIROSCAPE: WATER POLLUTION

What: This educational program is put on by the Fulton County Public Works Department and focuses on water pollution and its effects on crops and the environment. Ages 6-8. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

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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Johns Creek 38, Cambridge 20:

Johns Creek downs Cambridge to extend win streak By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Johns Creek extended its win streak to five games and remained atop the Region 7-AAAAAAA standings with a 38-20 win over Cambridge in Milton Friday night. The win will likely not go down as the Gladiators’ prettiest of the year after they incurred 11 penalties and had some assignment issues, according to head coach Matt Helmerich. But the Gladiators used another impressive offensive performance and limited Cambridge’s playmakers to power the win. “We’re coming off a few pretty good games of fundamental football,” Helmerich said. “We preached all week Cambridge beat us last year, they’re very well coached and Johns Creek has never beaten Cambridge. We made some silly mistakes. Cambridge is a good football team and they capitalized for the most part in the first half.” Despite a sluggish start, the Gladiators racked up 501 total offensive yards. Quarterback Zach Gibson connected with seven receivers and went 26-29 for 373 yards with three touchdowns. Yong Min Lee led all receivers with 159 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown. Giovanni Dyer had nine receptions for 101 yards, and Matt Casey and Dalton Pearson each had over 50 yards receiving. “Gibson made some incredible plays tonight that got us going, and the offensive line is getting better each week,” Helmerich said. Cambridge’s defense held in the red zone on the Gladiator’s first drive, forcing a field goal from Jack Linne. The Bears came up with another stop on Johns Creek’s ensuing drive, and a fumble on an attempted fake punt set Cambridge up in Gladiator territory. The Bears looked to tie the game with a 24-yard field goal, but Patrick Taylor blocked the kick. The Gladiators then used 11 plays to advance to the Bears’ 35-yard line but faced a fourth-and-12. Receiver Giovanni Dyer, who had implored his coaches to go for the conversion, caught a slant at the 7-yard line and fought his way into

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Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson threw for 373 yards with three touchdowns in the Gladiators’ 38-20 win over Cambridge Friday.

the end zone to put the Gladiators up 10-0. The Gladiators extended the margin two minutes later after their defense forced a punt that was returned 39-yards for a touchdown by Pearson. Cambridge’s running game was limited in the first half, but the Bears found the end zone with 10 seconds remaining on a 55-yard touchdown pass from Zach Harris to Ridge Polk. Helmerich said he told Ridge Polk following the game that he had lost sleep over containing him, but his defense held the senior receiver mostly in check. Polk had three receptions for 67 yards and was held to negative yards on sweep plays. “We eliminated his touches for the most part, but we have some things to clean up,” Helmerich said. After a tightly contested first half, the Gladiators offense found its rhythm in the third quarter and earned separation

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Milton defeats defending region champs South Forsyth By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Milton 35, South Forsyth 21 Milton prevailed in what should be a crucial battle for the Region 5-AAAAAAA title by downing defending region champs South Forsyth on the road Friday. South handed Milton its only region loss last season to claim the region title. Milton led 6-0 after a low-scoring first half, but the Eagles found an offensive rhythm and took advantage of South turnovers in the second half. South Forsyth capitalized on a Milton fumble early in the third quarter to take its only lead of the game. The Eagles responded with 29 unanswered points behind three touchdown passes from quarterback Jordan Yates and a Josh Edwards rushing score to build a 35-7 lead in early in the fourth. While South found pay dirt twice in the final period, both Drew Morris passing scores, Milton’s margin was too great to overcome. Milton (5-2, 2-0) will look to continue their win streak at home against Forsyth Central Friday. The War Eagles (4-3, 1-1) are home against North Forsyth.

Read the full week 9 football recap by visiting NorthFulton.com/ Sports Alpharetta 50, Chattahoochee 21 Alpharetta earned its seventh straight win over Chattahoochee Friday to remain in the top half of the Region 7-AAAAAA standings. After a tight first half, the Raiders pulled away to secure the win on home turf. Alpharetta quarterback Bradley Rowlinson put the Raiders on top early with an 80-yard touchdown rush, but Chattahoochee responded with a 60-yard touchdown pass from Damon Stewart to Max Webb just 20 seconds later. Webb found the end zone again midway through the first on a 62-yard scoring rush. Continuing the streak of long touchdowns, Rowlison hit Jaden Slocum on a 68-yard score a minute later. Alpharetta’s Kent Cherry had two

straight rushing touchdowns to put the Raiders up 27-14. Hooch’s Stewart threw his second touchdown pass of the night to Spencer Anderson to cut the gap to 27-21 in the final minute of the half, but it was the Cougars’ last score of the game. Cherry scored on an 80-yard rush, Rowlison had his second touchdown pass and Will Gerdes threw for a touchdown in the second half for the Raiders. Alpharetta (5-2, 4-1) travels to take on Northview Friday. Chattahoochee (0-7, 0-6) has a bye before taking on Dunwoody on Oct. 26. Roswell 56, Lassiter 13 Roswell blasted Lassiter in front of its home crowd Friday to remain unbeaten in Region 4-AAAAAAA play. Roswell scored 35 points in the first half and cruised to the win on homecoming night. Quarterback Ethan Roberts connected with Jacob Jarrett for three touchdowns and added a rushing score. Kamonty Jett had a 78-yard touchdown run, Jeremy Slaughter had a rushing

score and Khaleed Mobley had a pick-six to power the win. The Hornets’ win was their fifth straight over the Trojans. Roswell (6-1, 2-0) is on the road next week against undefeated Walton, ranked No. 2 in Class 7A, in a pivotal region matchup. Centennial 49, Dunwoody 6 Centennial lit up the scoreboard for 49 points for the second straight week to remain unbeaten in region play Friday night at home against Dunwoody. Quarterback Max Brosmer had an incredible performance with 480 yards passing on 17 completions with six touchdowns. Drake Mason, Rekevian Mathis and Richard Shaw all had 100-plus yards receiving. Mason and Shaw had two touchdown receptions, while Mathis and Freddy Fairley added receiving scores. Running back Cal Dickie had 75 yards on 11 rushes with a touchdown. The Knights (5-2, 5-0) will battle for the outright Region 7-AAAAAA lead against Johns Creek on the road Friday night.

Emory physician educates on sports injury risk By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Sports medicine specialists know intense specialization among young athletes increases risk of injury, and they want to use that knowledge to change the culture of youth sports. Dr. Neeru Jayanthi is an Emory sports medicine physician who works with local athletes. His research has shown when young athletes focus all their energy on one sport it increases their risk of serious injury with little to no benefit to performance. “Many, many kids, especially kids from affluent households such as our community here, have so much opportunity to [get involved] in sports,” Jayanthi said. “A lot of them are encouraged to only play that one sport, give up all the other sports, thinking that will help them in their long term future, but we’re not finding that in the data. In fact, it may be opposite to that.” Jayanthi recently published an article titled “Socioeconomic Factors for Sports Specialization and Injury in Youth Athletes.” The study showed that young athletes from high income families reported more serious overuse

injuries than athletes from a lower socioeconomic class. More affluent athletes reported higher rates of sports specialization, more weekly hours in organized sports, less frequent opportunities for free play Dr. Jayanthi and greater participation in individual sports, all of which correlates to higher risk of injury. Jayanthi’s main recommendations for parents: children should engage in more than one sport or athletic activity, the number of weekly practice hours should be less than the child’s age and there should be a 2:1 ratio of directed practice and free play. Just letting children spend a few hours each week playing for fun without coach supervision can significantly reduce risk of injury, Jayanthi said. But beyond these individual recommendations, he hopes there will be a culture change. Britt Lee is a Johns Creek father with 16-year-old twins who are competitive tennis players. He said the specialization culture is so strong, fighting it is like “paddling upstream.”

“The culture is driving faster and faster towards specialization and ultracompetitiveness,” Lee said. “How am I going to not swim completely against that, because you can’t swim completely against that and compete, but how am I going to navigate this in a way that’s healthy for my kids?” For Lee, it has been important to follow the physical recommendations of the sports medicine physicians, but also care for his sons’ emotional and social wellbeing. Jayanthi and Lee agree parents should keep their child’s long-term health in mind. A life-long love of sports is more important than being an elite athlete by the age of 12, Jayanthi said. “My goal as a parent is not to raise my kid to be a tennis player,” Lee said. “My goal is to raise my kid to be a healthy young man. One day tennis is going to end. It may end in high school, it may end in college, for a small percentage it may end after a pro-career, but it is going to end.” Jayanthi acknowledged sports shouldn’t be all or nothing. Rather than simply saying specialization is unhealthy, physicians should help athletes find the balance between minimizing risk and maximizing performance.

A lot of [kids] are encouraged to only play that one sport, give up all the other sports, thinking that will help them in their long term future, but we’re not finding that in the data. In fact, it may be opposite to that.” Dr. Neeru Jayanthi Emory sports medicine physician “We have to respect that you have to train a fair amount and you might have to choose only one sport at some point to be a higher level athlete, but when is that? When is the right time? Those are the unanswered questions,” Jayanthi said.

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Milton High inducts Hall of Fame members By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Five Milton High School graduates donned the red jackets of the Milton Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony during halftime of the Eagle’s Oct. 5 football game. The inductees, include a current NFL player, a former school principal and the first female athlete to receive a full scholarship. All were honored with the distinction and escorted onto the field by current students. Peyton Barber, a 2013 graduate, was the youngest inductee. A running back for the Eagles, Barber rushed for 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns during his time at Milton. Barber competed at the collegiate level with Auburn, was named the 2015 Offensive Player of the Year and rushed for over 1,000 yards with 13 touchdowns. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in May 2016 and is currently the starting running back. Milton alum Karen Head, executive director of the communication center at Georgia Tech, was also honored. Head, a 1985 grad, is the recipient of the Oxford International Women’s Festival Poetry Prize and serves as the editor of

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Milton inducted five members to its Hall of Fame on Oct. 5. The nominees include Peyton Barber (escorted by Jack Miller), Karen Head (pictured is Head’s husband Colin Pots and Milton senior Kayleigh Monahan), Van Keys (escorted by Megan Reynolds) Tina Blalock Smith (escorted by Rylyn Monahan) and Phil Thomas (escorted by Maddie Erbey). Fifth from the left is Milton Principal Brian Jones. the international poetry journal, Atlanta Review. Head has published four poetry books and co-edited a poetry anthology. Head’s husband, Colin Pots, accepted her jacket. Former Milton teacher and coach Van Keys, a 1979 alum, was also inducted. Keys worked for Fulton County Schools for 32 years and spent 27 years at Milton. Keys was teacher in the physical education department and was named the athletic director. He served as a head coach for the boys varsity basketball

team and the girls varsity tennis team, and was an assistant coach in football, baseball, softball and track. Tina Blalock Smith, the first female athlete to earn a full athletic scholarship and 1980 valedictorian, was also honored. Smith served as the co-captain of the girls basketball team from 197880, leading the Eagles to two region championships and the Fulton County title. Smith was named to the North Fulton All-Star team, the Fulton County

All-Star team, the Atlanta Tip-Off Club Team of the Year, All-State Honorable Mention, All-State Second Team, Region 5-A All-Star team, Region 4-AAA All-Star team, and Region 4-AAA North All-Tournament team. During her playing career at Milton, she amassed 14 school records before competing with Georgia Tech at the collegiate level. Smith is a currently a math tutor. Former principal Phil Thomas was also inducted to the Hall of Fame. Thomas began his tenure at the school in 1971 as a social studies teacher and later served as the social studies department head. He was named principal in 1986 and served in that role until 1998. Under Thomas’ direction, Milton was named to the 100 best schools in the country by USA Today, received a Blue Ribbon award as a Georgia School of Excellence and was nominated for the national Blue Ribbon schools program. Thomas received the first Governor’s Innovation Award for promoting the use of technology in the classroom. In 1998, Thomas was named the director of instructional technology for the Georgia Department of Education. He is currently a consultant for the Georgia Accrediting Commission.

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Covered bridge magic at Stovall Mill One thing you learn if you hang around very long is that things change. I’m thinking in particular of a bridge – a covered bridge – the Stovall Mill covered bridge near Helen, Ga. STEVE HUDSON I like covered Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net bridges. I always have. There’s usually something vaguely magical about them, and it’s just the thing for an incurable romantic like me. With a length of just 33 feet, the Stovall Mill Bridge crosses Chickamauga Creek in White County (there’s another Chickamauga Creek in northwest Georgia with an altogether different claim to fame). It’s the smallest of Georgia’s remaining historic covered bridges. The first time I saw this covered bridge, and that was decades ago, it was shaded by an enormous tree. I remember taking a few pictures of it (how I wish I could find those negatives). But nowadays the tree is gone and the bridge’s interior has morphed into a gallery of graffiti. Yuck. Why do some people feel a compulsion to spray paint names and dates on old historic structures? Beats me. Somebody once called it part of the “new urban ecosystem,” whatever that means. But I like the old and graffiti-free ecosystem just fine. Still, it’s intriguing to read what those graffiti writers write. You learn things when you do. On a recent visit, for example, I learned that John C. loves Susan M., or at least he did at one time. I wonder if they made it? Did their affection for one another survive? Maybe. Maybe not. But the bridge which immortalizes their one-time devotion is doing okay – even after all these years and graffiti notwithstanding. Constructed in 1895, it was actually the second covered bridge to be built there. A previous one, built in the late 1800s, washed away a few years before the current one was built. In 1917, Fred Stovall, after whom the bridge is named, purchased the water-powered mill operation, which included a grist mill, sawmill, and shingle mill. The mill dam and mill washed away in a flood in 1964, but you can still see the remains of the old dam. Like all good historic structures, the Stovall Mill bridge has several claims to fame and is appreciated by many – among them film buffs, who are quick

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The Stovall Mill covered bridge is located on Ga. 255 near Helen in White County. From Helen take Ga. 75 toward Cleveland. Turn left on Ga. 17 and continue to Ga. 255. Turn left and continue about 2.5 miles to the little parking area at Stovall Mill covered bridge, which will be in a curve on your right. to point out that it was featured in the 1951 movie “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain.” The film starred Susan Hayward and William Lundigan. The thing you hear most often, though, is that the bridge is haunted. “Yep, haunted,” said the elderly lady I met there the other day. “You cross that bridge after dark, and you’ll hear babies crying. And horse-drawn buggies too creaking while they cross over. You ever heard ‘em?” I had not. “Well, I have,” she said. “Scary, sure enough.”

There was a pause. “Don’t you worry about those haunts now?” I asked, not really knowing what else to say. “Naw, not right now,” she said. “It’s daytime. But after dark....” Of course, all covered bridge legends are not so spooky. I remembered one that I like a little better: You’ll hear that if a young woman makes a chain of clover and strings it across the entrance to the bridge, the first person to break the chain will prove to be her one true love. I remembered another one too. It’s said that if you drop a penny through

the cracks between the deck planks and make a wish before it hits the water, then the wish will come true. Hmmm. I had a fishing trip coming up, a trip with a good friend to a place where there are big fish. I felt in my pocket. Sure enough, there was a little bit of change. I fished out the coins and pulled out a penny. Then I walked along the bridge until I found a good gap between the floor boards. Below it, the creek flowed quiet and peaceful. Looking around to be sure no one was watching, and feeling a little silly, I bent down and dropped the penny and wished fast – fast! – before the copper coin landed with a tiny splash and disappeared. What happened? Well, a couple of weeks later, on the way back from that fishing trip, we stopped at the bridge for a few more photos. I walked out onto the little span one more time. I found the gap where I’d dropped the penny, all the while thinking about that enormous trout that I’d landed just a few hours before. Covered bridge magic? Just saying…

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Once homeless veteran credits nonprofit for changing life By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Two years ago, U.S. Air Force veteran Tyler Bowser was homeless, unemployed and struggling with both mental health issues and alcohol addiction. “I remember very vividly, sitting on a wall down by Georgia State, drinking beer out of a bag, and I was indistinguishable from any other bum,” Bowser said. “I remember a family walking toward me with a stroller. And when I looked up at them, they careened around me…I could not go any lower.” Bowser spoke Oct. 11 at the Roswell Rotary Club and shared his story of recovery with the Veterans Empowerment Organization. Bowser had served honorably in the Air Force from 1996 to 2000 as a satellite and wideband communications journeyman. He was deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Southern Watch. But when he attempted to rejoin civilian life, Bowser said that he found it difficult to adjust. The camaraderie and support that was so easily given in the Air Force was scant in corporate America. Eventually, Bowser took a job at

Starbucks to tide him over and found that he really enjoyed it. He said he thrived there and found some of that camaraderie that he was missing so much. Around the same time, however, Bowser’s home life became troubled when his 16-month-old daughter died from a genetic disease, then divorce. Reeling from this upheaval, Bowser once again found some comfort serving again in Afghanistan in 2008 for three years in a war zone. But when he returned home, Bowser once again found it difficult to rejoin civilian life. He eventually lost his job and, living out of his car, moved to Atlanta. His car too was soon repossessed. Bowser said he had reached his lowest point. “God came to me and spoke to me,” Bowser said. “He said, ‘I love you so much buddy. I’ll be here for you if you want to continue down this path to an early death, or you can jump off right now.’” The next day, Bowser sought help from the Veterans Empowerment Organization in Atlanta. July 2016, he had his last drink and enrolled in an outpatient program for substance abuse at Ft. McPherson. And that October, he found employment with the Veterans Empowerment Organization, a privately funded,

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housing first program. Bowser now works as a Veteran Community Ambassador to raise awareness about veteran’s struggles and help other veterans like himself find housing, employment and an overall better quality of life. Currently, there are about 3,000 homeless veterans in Georgia. “The government has certain, particular ways it can utilize its dollars, and unfortunately, that does not cover every veteran,” Bowser said. “We believe that veteran that ever served in our United States military deserves a roof over their head and three meals a day.” Veterans Empowerment Organization has an 81 percent success rate in helping veterans obtain sustainable income and sustainable permanent housing. Bowser is just one of many who has seen first-hand how powerful this organization can be in helping turn veterans’ lives around. “Two years ago, I was having my final beer in a paper bag about a mile away from the Atlanta Falcon’s new stadium,” Bowser said. “This year, in July, I was having a root beer with Arthur and Angela Blank at their ranch in Montana.” For information on Veterans Empowerment Organization or to donate, visit veohero.org or call 404-889-8710.

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Tyler Bowser spoke at the Oct. 11 Roswell Rotary Club meeting about his success story with the Veterans Empowerment Organization.

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History in the making Groups merge to commemorate Armistice Day centennial By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It’s only fitting that groups dedicated to preserving history would set out to make a little history of their own. For the first time since they were formed, historical societies from Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek are collaborating to commemorate a single event: the 100th anniversary of the end of hostilities in World War I — “The War to End All Wars.” It occurred on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. To recognize the occasion, the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society will host an afternoon program Nov. 11 that includes historic displays, a guest speaker and a chance for visitors to mingle with their neighbors. It will be a reunion of sorts, because North Fulton cities share a lot of the same history, including genealogy. “I went to the Johns Creek meeting last night because their speaker was my third cousin,” said Pat Miller, president of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. “I had communicated with him by email, but we’d actually never met. That was kind of fun.” Miller is spearheading a drive to bring North Fulton historical societies together in a loose-knit umbrella they hope will expand memberships and heighten interest in local history. “It’s the first time we’ve gotten together to do a project, so we’re pretty excited about it,” she said. The program starts at 2 p.m., Nov. 11, with a social gathering in the meeting area of Alpharetta City Hall, just outside the new museum. Displays of World War I memorabilia from area historical societies will be set up for visitors to the museum. The exhibit, which runs for about 10 days, will feature some special items. Autrey Mills Nature Preserve and Heritage Center in Johns Creek is loaning a World War I uniform. Roswell Historical Society will display an historic service flag from the era. At 2:30 p.m., local historian Michael Hitt will share research he has discovered about North Fulton residents who distinguished themselves during the war years. “He has dug back and uncovered a couple of stories that have been lost over

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Armistice Day anniversary What: Historical societies from Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek are collaborating on a program marking the 100th anniversary of the end to hostilities in World War I. When: 2-4:30 p.m., Nov. 11 Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza Details: The program will include a social gathering for visitors and members of participating historical societies, a lecture by local historian Michael Hitt and a display of war memorabilia and photos. To participate: Historical societies are asking those who want to share photos or other keepsakes from the era to email copies or bring the items to their local society for copying. Organizers say they are particularly interested in photos of those who served, whether they were from the North Fulton area at the time or not. Contact: Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society 1835 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-475-4663 aomchs.org info@aomchs.org Roswell Historical Society 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-992-1665 roswellhistoricalsociety.org societyrhs@gmail.com Johns Creek Historical Society 11877 Douglas Road, Suite 102-295 Johns Creek, GA 30005 johnscreekhistory.org info@johnscreekhistory.org time,” Miller said. “I don’t want to spoil the surprise.” Honored guests from neighboring historical societies are on board for the event. “We’ve been trying to collaborate in more informal ways, but this is the first formalized event that we’re going to have together,” said Juliet Johnson, Roswell Historical Society president. “I’m really looking forward to it, and I think our members are going to get a lot out of it as well.” Johnson said her organization is loaning a number of pieces for the Alpharetta museum display. “We’ve been trying to form a North

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Pat Miller, Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society president, holds a photo of Cicero Holt Maddox in front of a newspaper from 1917 at the Alpharetta museum. The paper carried a front page story listing local residents who had registered for the service. Maddox, born and raised in Milton County, is buried at Restahaven Cemetery. Fulton historical coalition so we can share some of our resources,” Johnson said. “We tend to have some of the same speakers, so if we can mix it up and maybe have more collaboration, we can attract some different names to speak before our societies and our membership can mingle more.” Those who know the area’s history, she said, know much of North Fulton is intertwined. “A lot of the families that have lived in this area over the last 100 years, many of them moved from, say, Gwinnett to what’s now Milton or Roswell,” she said. “There’s a lot of mingling of these families.” Johns Creek Historical Society President Joan Compton said the collaboration is bound to boost her young organization. “We’re less than 2 years old, so being able to collaborate with these established historical societies, for one thing, it gives us more credibility,” she said. “It certainly widens our audience.”

As a young organization, Compton said the Johns Creek Historical Society is still finding its footing, and the neighboring organizations have already helped in that regard. One disadvantage, she said, is Johns Creek has only existed as a city for 10 years, so a lot of the local history was not saved. “So we’re really scurrying, trying to save what’s left before people move out of town or children dispose of things we think are important,” she said. Also, Johns Creek has no repository. Collections are being stored for now at the homes of board members. The organization is in discussions with the city to get space for an archive and a research library in the new city hall. Even so, Compton said interest has been brisk. “Our attendance is about the same as Alpharetta’s, so we’re getting a lot of interest,” she said. “It’s developing fast, snowballing faster than I expected.”

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STAR House Foundation announces new roles, new hire ROSWELL, Ga. — A familiar face has taken the reins at STAR House Foundation. Stephanie Christiansen, former Development Director of the Roswell-based nonprofit, has been named its Executive Director. As Development Director, Christiansen managed all STAR House fundraising initiatives and events, including the Roswell Beer Festival, a signature event in the city’s square every spring. In this position, she raised much-needed

funds for the foundation’s programs at Mimosa and Esther Jackson elementary schools and Holcomb Bridge and Elkins Pointe middle schools. In her new role, Christiansen will take on the additional responsibilities of operational strategy and staff leadership. Additionally, STAR House has named Stephanie Mitra as its Program Operations and Finance Manager. Mitra is also a familiar face at STAR House, having worked part-time as its Finance Manager

since early 2016. Mitra will continue her responsibilities for all financial aspects of the organization and will work with Christiansen and other foundation staff to insure the program’s children are achieving or exceeding academic standards. STAR House has likewise recently welcomed Leena Kiber as Grants Manager. Kiber is a seasoned grant and givings manager, most recently serving in that capacity at The Lovett School. Kiber will

be responsible for grant identification and response, which will help generate the funds needed to support existing programs and make it possible for the organization to expand its programs into additional schools. In North Fulton County, 3,514 children live in poverty and 7,818 children receive free or reduced lunches in school. For information, to get involved, or donate, visit starhousefoundation.org.

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Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District - which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton - recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Sept. 27. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, are: • Logan Bowers, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, who designed and construced seven informational signs for the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Stahler Marble, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, who collected school supplies for the Mtii Secondary School and Myombo and Rika Primary Schools for Tanzania, Africa. He collected over 6,000 items. • Akshay Chaparala, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, who beautified and landscaped, including creating flower beds, for the Hanuman Mandir Temple. • Jayant Parimi, of Troop 10, spon-

sored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, who designed and constructed eight free standing signs for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Sean Curtis, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, who replaced an old, rotted split rail fence and designed and constructed an outdoor eye spy game at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Andrew Yoon, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, who designed and constructed a deck and picnic table as well as landscaping for Chattahoochee High School. • Sharavanan Sivakumar, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, who designed and constructed an arbor with a swing at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Isaac Cho, of Troop 143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, who designed and constructed of two picnic benches as well as landscaping at the Joshua Vision Center at the Korean Presbyterian Church.

Roswell receives AmeriCorps grant for after-school programs ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell has been awarded an $89,709 grant from AmeriCorps to support local youth for the second straight year. Last year the city received a $74,000 planning grant to begin the process of providing enhanced after-school programming at select Roswell elementary schools. This year’s grant will be used by Roswell to continue its effort to support afterschool programs at four area schools with the goal of increasing elementary literacy and providing additional STEM and health and wellness education. Roswell is contributing up to an additional $39,748 in monetary and in-kind funding to facilitate the project. The city is also recruiting 20 AmeriCorps members to work with teachers to provide additional instruction and homework support to participating students. For more information, visit roswellgov.com/AmeriCorps

In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Logan Bowers, Stahler Marble, Akshay Chaparala and Jayant Parimi. In the bottom row, from left, are Sean Curtis, Andrew Yoon, Sharavanan Sivakumar and Isaac Cho.

DEATH NOTICES Louise Crist, 90, of Roswell, passed away October 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Walter Hardester III, age 68, passed away September 30, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Emily Eidson, 85, of Roswell, passed away October 6, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Kenneth Mullinax, 70, of Cumming, passed away October 9, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Carol Featherstone, 64, of Johns Creek, passed away October 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Robert Mumley, age 96, of Cumming, passed away October 10, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Mary Foley, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away October 7, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Gerald Glenn Purgason, 81, of Cumming, passed away October 8, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

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