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January 2011 Volume 4, Issue 9
28 Featured Articles
18 Readers’ Choice Voting Begins! 24 & 25 On the Cover Academic Solutions Photography by Rod Kaye
Vote for your favorite local businesses!
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
22 2010: A Year in Pictures
AroundAbout — East Cobb is printed using soy-based inks and paper stocks that are at least 25% recycled. Our printer also recycles all paper and ink waste.
Local woman shares personal story
A look back at the memories we made.
28 High School Basketball
Highlights from Sprayberry and Kell High Schools.
In Every Issue Birthdays............................................ 8
Elected Officials................................ 40
Community Calendar........................ 14
Clubs & Organizations....................... 42
Everyday Angels............................... 15 School Information........................... 33
Community Numbers....................... 44
Humane Society............................... 37
Classifieds........................................ 46
Houses of Worship........................... 38
Advertisers Directory........................ 47
Contributing Writers Lee Ann Jones is the Title Manager for AroundAbout — East Cobb. She has more than 20 years experience assisting clients grow their businesses. Look for her out and about in East Cobb! You can reach her at (770) 615-3318 or leeann@ aroundaboutmagazines.com. 2
Don Akridge....................................11
Jennifer Jarosick..............................21
James Ball........................................ 4
Kara Kiefer.......................................16
Susan Cannizzaro.............................20 Dr. Cristi Cheek................................12 Allison Duffy....................................26
Scott Lemmon.................................34 Doug Rohan.....................................12
David Hecklemoser..........................16
Becky Smith....................................21
Judson Hill.......................................10
Derin White.....................................26
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www.aroundabouteastcobb.com Keeping you plugged into the latest online happenings Publisher AroundAbout Community Magazines, Inc.
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Owners Karen & Jon Flaig
This month, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about a new feature on our website. Consider this an open invitation to use it as well!
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The Community Calendar feature on our website has been populated previously by the staff here at AroundAbout — East Cobb... until today! Now, we’d like to invite you to add YOUR events to our Community Calendar! We encourage you to help keep your community informed about your events!
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Local News Diversity Award Nominations Accepted Nominations currently are being accepted for the Creating Community awards, which will be presented by the Cobb County Commission and Cobb Community Relations Council at the annual gala in February. Five individuals, teams or organizations will be honored for unique, positive contributions toward promoting diversity in Cobb that either affects groups based on race or ethnicity, age, religion, gender, or handicaps. Those nominated must have: l Demonstrated vision and innovative solutions in connecting diverse communities. l Exhibited leadership in addressing relevant community issues. l Inspired actions that will create long term benefits for the residents of Cobb. l Met a need in the community. l Created opportunities for positive change. l Fostered community cooperation. Nomination forms must be submitted by February 9. For more information, or to download the nomination form, visit www. cobbcounty.org/ccrc.
Breakfast with Santa Members of the Northeast Cobb Business Association enjoyed breakfast with special guest Santa. The breakfast was held at Sprayberry High School.
Left to right: Meredith Jones, Eden Leo (President NECBA), Avery Burchfield and Carrie Palmer.
Chabad of Cobb’s Chanukah Wonderland
Above left: Mimi Silverman and Raizy Silverman. Above right: Natalie Peiken. Right: Isabelle Smith (left) and Devora Leah Pearson.
Cobb EMC Donates Use of Warehouse to Toys for Tots For the third consecutive year, Cobb EMC has assisted the Atlanta Toys for Tots campaign by allowing the charity to use a warehouse owned by the EMC. The warehouse was the primary site where gifts donated throughout the metro Atlanta area were taken for sorting. After the toys were separated into boys and girls gifts, they were sent to a distribution site in Lawrenceville.
Hospice Volunteers Needed Transitions Hospice Care is in need of compassionate people to volunteer their time. As little as an hour a month can make a difference in someone’s life. Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties including visiting with patients, supplying office help, and helping with events. For more information, please call Britnee Tow at (770) 704-0456.
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Left to right: Santa, Cobb EMC Vice President of Technology Systems Bob Arnett and Master Sergeant Edward Barrett.
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Do you know a couple who has been married a long, long, long time?
AroundAbout – East Cobb would like to honor them!
2010 Winners were Louise & Scotty Bruce married 73 years at contest time last year.
We are looking for the couple married the longest in East Cobb for our
2011 Tournament of Roses Contest If you know someone or if you’ve been married a long, long time, you could be the winner of the annual Tournament of Roses Contest! Winners will be featured in the February issue of Around About — East Cobb. If you or someone you know is a contender in the Tournament of Roses Contest, send us your nomination, including the names of the couple and their wedding date, including year. Please include your
name, address and phone number, as well as a phone number for the couple you are nominating. Nominations may be submitted by e-mail to kara@ aroundaboutmagazines.com, faxed to (770) 516-4809 or mailed to AroundAbout — East Cobb, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 340, Woodstock, GA 30189. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, January 20.
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Happy Birthday! Stork Watch Susan Marguerite Jarosick Barrett Teasdale
Nicholas Butler
Age 4 on January 9 Son of Blair & Tim Teasdale Brother of Kyle, Amanda & Gunnar
Celebrated on January 1 Son of Daisy & Steve Butler Brother of Jonathan
Sarah Carver
Born on December 9, 2010 Jennifer & Martin Jarosick
Surprise your loved one with a free birthday or anniversary wish!
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Adam Strzemienski were married on November 6, 2010
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Privatize Selected State Services before Raising Taxes by State Senator Judson Hill Earlier this year, I wrote an article analyzing the Georgia State Constitution, and identifying core functions of state government as set forth in our Constitution. Seven important state functions were identified. State leaders must be fiscally wise and responsible. At no time, but especially during tough economic times, does it make economic sense for the state to engage in any services that fall outside of its core functions? Citizens do not need their state government to provide nonessential services when the state is struggling financially to offer its constitutionally required services. We should and must take a long and hard look at all services the state provides. We must identify non-essential functions and agencies that we could eliminate, privatize or consolidate. We must take the opportunity to pass into law legislation to periodically examine every state agency to justify the need for its existence. “The objective is
to lower the cost
This article addresses the of government general areas of our state services and achieve operations that may be more efficient privatized, as well as how to performance . . .” begin the evaluation process and the possible impact. Privatization means shifting some or all aspects of the delivery of government services from the government to private sector providers. The objective is to lower the cost of government services and achieve more efficient performance and better outcomes with the same tax dollars. Government’s role is not to provide services, but to see that essential services are created and provided. Other state governments have successfully privatized numerous services. For example, transportation projects such as bridge and road repairs and planning, road maintenance and toll road operations have all been privatized. The construction and operation of correctional institutions as well as information technology and infrastructure services are often privatized. In addition, numerous park operations and school maintenance and cafeteria functions are outsourced across the country. And, why is a government ever running a golf course? For years many local governments have outsourced numerous services. Local governments have no other viable choice and realize that they would never have the sustainable need or financial resources to operate certain services.
taxpayers. First, it is well documented that governments can achieve between a 20 and 50 percent cost saving through outsourcing. Second, governments can access the best and brightest experts when needed, but it does not have to pay their ongoing costs year round. Third, competition is proven to provide better outcomes as individuals and businesses freely compete for service contacts, thereby improving the quality of services rendered. Fourth, taxpayers do not have to bear the risk of delayed projects and other risks because that burden is shifted to the private sector. Fifth, innovation is incentivized and outcomes improve as private groups strive to perform better, faster and more cost effectively. Unfortunately, such factors often have little to no influence on government bureaucrats. Sixth, during times of peak demand for services, the government can hire proficient experts for a season without hiring those people and incurring long term higher costs. And seventh, since time is money, the need to make profit incentives the private sector to complete the same job faster, which saves money. To avoid mistakenly outsourcing too many services, it is important to create a thorough process for vetting skilled private service providers. So how does a state government begin the process to privatize services? The four most common methods are: to contract out services; to franchise services for a lease fee or lump sum payment; to offer vouchers redeemed elsewhere, for example to expand school choice or provide better access to health care, and to divest through selling government assets. The best way to begin is for state agencies and lawmakers to prepare the business case analysis or evaluation of the services requiring the most state resources. The goals, cost, benefits and overall impact should be determined to help leaders make the wisest choices. This helps prioritize services and to identify which services require state involvement to exist versus the services that are being performed by the private sector. In essence, determine the cost of the “in-house” option and assess if the private sector can offer better services for less. This analysis is very time consuming but important to optimize outcomes. The business evaluation for each agency must include benchmarks so that real data can be analyzed and reviewed to determine true benefits and results. The rationale and justification for privatizing should be examined to make sure all alternatives are considered. The methodology must be clear and documented to thoroughly assess the best options. The performance metrics for evaluation are critical to establish from the beginning. Any recommendations and changes should have all stakeholders engaged. Once this information is collected and assessed, accurate recommendations can be made so that both present and future leaders can score the impact of actions taken or foregone.
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How Much Retirement Income Will You Really Need? Many people underestimate lifestyle costs, medical expenses and inflation. by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus What is enough? What is not enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard or read that you need about 70 percent of your end salary to live comfortably in retirement. This estimate is frequently repeated, but that doesn’t mean it is true for everyone. It may not be true for you. You won’t learn how much retirement income you’ll need by reading this article. You’ll want to meet with a qualified retirement planner who can help you plan to estimate your lifestyle needs and short-term and long-term expenses. With that said, there are some factors that affect retirement income needs – and too often, they go unconsidered. Health. Most of us will face a major health problem at some point in our lives – perhaps even multiple or chronic health problems. We don’t “Many people retire want to think about that with investment reality. But if you’re a new portfolios they haven’t retiree, think for a moment about the costs of prescription reviewed in years, medicines, and recurring with asset allocations treatment for chronic that may no longer be ailments. These minor and appropriate.” major costs can really take a bite out of retirement income, even with a great health care plan. While generics have slowed the advance of prescription drug costs to about one to two percent a year recently, one estimate found that a 65-year-old who retired in 2007 would need $215,000 to pay for overall retirement health care costs – up about 7.5 percent from 2006. Heredity. If you come from a family where people frequently live into their 80s and 90s, you may live as long or longer. Imagine retiring at 55 and living to 95 or 100. You would need 40-45 years of steady retirement income. Portfolio. Many people retire with investment portfolios they haven’t reviewed in years, with asset allocations that may no longer be appropriate. New retirees sometimes carry too much risk in their portfolios, with the result being that the retirement income from their investments fluctuates wildly with the
vagaries of the market. Other retirees are super-conservative investors: their portfolios are so risk-averse that they can’t earn enough to keep up with even moderate inflation, and over time, they find they have less and less purchasing power. Spending habits. Do you only spend 70 percent of your salary? Probably not. If you’re like many Americans, you probably spend 90 or 95 percent of it. Will your spending habits change drastically once you retire? Again, probably not. Most people only change spending habits in response to economic necessity or in pursuit of new financial goals. People don’t want to “live on less” once they have had “more.” Social Security (or lack thereof). In 2005, SSI represented 39 percent of a typical 65-year-old retiree’s income. But by 2030, Social Security may only replace 29 percent of that income, after deductions for Medicare premiums and income taxes. Since 1983, retirees earning more than $25,000 in SSI have had to pay income tax on a portion of their benefits. This is all presuming Social Security is still around in 2030. So will you have enough? When it comes to retirement income, a casual assumption may prove to be woefully inaccurate. Meet with a qualified retirement planner while you are still working to discuss these factors and estimate how much you will really need. Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-9526707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.
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“But Mom All the Kids are Doing it . . “
Common Dental Emergencies and What to do
by Doug Rohan, Esq. Castan & Lecca, PC
by Cristi Cheek, DMD
A new client came in with her parents and actually said, “All the kids are doing it”. I know, we as parents of younger children hear folk tales about this statement, but to actually watch it unfold in front of my eyes was a moment of awakening. I was being hired to represent a 17-year-old in a felony shoplifting case. Talk about your reality checks! The parents had no idea how serious this was. I decided at that moment that my next article would be used to educate you on the hazards of shoplifting. The first problem was the concept of age in the criminal justice system. Once you reach the age of 17, you are an adult from the standpoint of Georgia’s criminal justice system. Even at age 16, if the crime is serious enough, you can still be charged as an adult. We all know what shoplifting is: leaving a store or attempting to leave a store without paying for goods in your possession. But what about changing the price? Yup, that too. A client of mine suffered the ultimate penalty of being deported for changing the price on some shoes from $5 to $3. That was only a misdemeanor. Felony shoplifting occurs when the stolen property has a value in excess of $300. See OCGA §16-8-14(b) (2). For those of you who have been shopping for jeans recently, you would realize that this might only be two or three pair. In either case, you are likely to spend some time in jail. The only question is how long. A third offense means a minimum of 30 days in jail. A felony, by definition, is a crime punishable by a minimum of one year in jail. It is true that a momentary lapse in judgment can result in a felony conviction and a permanent stain on your record. In addition to other lasting impacts, a convicted felon is prohibited from carrying a firearm, will have trouble obtaining a job, and will never be given the benefit of the doubt in future court proceedings. Take the time to talk as a family about shoplifting and the serious potential consequences. In the affluent East Cobb area, the students in school can come under significant pressure to dress the right way. Even if the parents are grounded and have worked to impart good values to their teens, there is always that trendy sweater or boots that everyone must have, and that perceived “need” could cost you time in jail. Doug Rohan lives in East Cobb with his wife, Julia, and daughters Vivian and Claudia. He is a bi-lingual attorney with the law firm Castan & Lecca, PC where he specializes in Criminal Defense and Workers’ Compensation claims. He also is a member of AroundAbout — East Cobb Community Board. You can email doug at doug@caslec-law.com. 12
Seeing a dentist regularly is important not only for check-ups to maintain good oral health, but also to make sure there is someone available for you when you or your family member needs emergency care. Four common emergencies that may require an immediate call to your dentist are: a tooth that has been knocked out; a broken tooth; a crown that has come off, or a toothache. Tooth Knocked Out: If an entire permanent tooth, root and all, has been knocked out, hold the tooth by the crown portion and rinse the root off if it is dirty. Do NOT scrub the tooth or remove any tissue fragments. If possible, try to place the tooth back into its socket. Otherwise, place the tooth into a cup of milk or hold it in your mouth next to your cheek to try to maintain a normal pH and keep the root from drying out. If the tooth is a primary (baby) tooth, do not try to re-implant it without your dentist’s recommendation as it may damage the underlying permanent tooth that is developing. In any case, see your dentist as soon as possible! Your dentist will check for root fractures and make sure no pieces of the tooth have broken off inside your lips, cheeks, or tongue. The tooth also may need to be stabilized with a splint, and root canal therapy (removal of the tooth nerve) may be necessary. Broken Tooth: If a portion of your tooth has broken, call your dentist immediately for his or her recommendations. A front tooth that has been chipped may not be painful, but certainly may pose an aesthetic emergency! Larger fractures of front or back teeth may expose the under lying dentin, which can be sensitive to cold, heat, or air, or may even expose the nerve of the tooth. You may or may not need to be seen by your dentist right away depending on the depth of the fracture. Crown Comes Off: If your tooth has a crown or cap that has come off and the tooth is not painful or is sensitive only when air, heat, or cold are applied, you may be able to give yourself a quick fix by obtaining some temporary cement from your pharmacy until your dentist can see you. First, try on the crown to be sure you can place it correctly. Bite down to check that it does not feel too high. You may need to remove some of the old cement from the inside of the crown with a toothpick. Dry the inside of the crown with a cotton swab, and also try to get the tooth as dry as possible. Being sure to follow the cement package’s directions, lightly line the inside of the crown with the temporary cement and place the crown on the tooth. Bite down on a cotton swab
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Recent Consumer Product Recalls AroundAbout — East Cobb wants to help keep you and your family safe. The following items have been recalled by their manufacturers in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Oscillating Ceramic Heaters. Meijer, of Grand Rapids, MI is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,700 Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters. The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Folding Camp Rockers. L.L. Bean, of Freeport, ME is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,300 folding camp rockers. The plastic anchors attaching the fabric seat back to the frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Stainless Steel Carafes. J & H International, of Morris Plains, NJ is voluntarily recalling approximately 36,000 carafes. The handle can come loose from the body of the carafe and cause liquid to spill, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Rocking Horse. Rocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye, AZ is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,200 rocking horses. The reins on the rocking horse bridle is long enough to form a loop around a child’s head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. Golf Cars. Club Car, LLC of Augusta, GA is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,000 golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles. The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash. Inline Skates. Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, NH is voluntarily recalling approximately 29,000 pairs Spark, Spitfire inline skates. The frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates. Loose wheels or frames on the skates can cause the rider to fall, posing a risk of injury.
Bowhunting Arrows. Beman, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,300 Beman bone collector arrows. The recalled arrows can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard to the user and bystanders. Lamps. Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,300 Pottery Barn lamps. The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp’s adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. Horse-on-a-Stick. Big Ideas Marketing, of Owings Mills, MD is voluntarily recalling approximately 8,800 horseon-a-stick toys. The reins on horse-ona-stick toy’s bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child’s head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Infant Car Seats. Britax Child Safety, Inc. of Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling approximately 23,000 Chaperone infant car seats. The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard. Chest Freezers. Haier America Trading LLC, New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 67,500 chest freezers. A capacitor in the freezer’s circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
For more information on these and many other warnings issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, visit www.cpsc.gov or call 1-800-638-2772. January 2011 AroundAbout — East Cobb
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Community Calendar: January January 20
Safe Seniors on Simulators Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road Information: The simulator will offer a supportive and positive atmosphere for families with seniors looking to enhance their driving skills. A driving simulation will test the senior’s reaction time to determine driving competency levels. RSVP to (678) 439-1177.
January 13
Free Career Training Expo Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m. Location: KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw Information: The Expo will highlight the more than 40 certificate programs and 2500 courses offered online and at KSU Center. Expo attendees will enjoy free food from Ray’s New York Pizza of Kennesaw. Register to attend information sessions and have the chance to win great prizes from Best Buy of Kennesaw. For more information, call (770) 423-6765 or visit ccpe.kennesaw.edu/trainingexpo.
January 14
A Decade of Gold Medal Plants Time: Noon – 1 p.m. Location: Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta Information: Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the presentation on how to choose plantsa that will ensure success in your garden. Call the Cobb Extension Office (770) 528-4070 or visit www. cobbmastergardeners.org.
January 15
Boots, Bluejeans & Country Music FUNraiser
Time: 6 p.m. Location: Jim R. Miller Park Information: Hosted by the YWCA of Northwest Georgia. Dinner will be provided by Williamson Bros. BarB-Q. Tickets are $35 per person; $50 per couple. All proceeds will benefit the YWCA of Northwest Georgia and their mission of a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault. To RSVP for this event, please contact Babe Atkins-Byrne at (770) 425-8122 or babeatkinsbyrne@gmail.com or visit www.ywcanwga.com.
January 22
Cherokee Bridal Expo Time: 1 – 5 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Center, 108 Arnold Mill Road Information: Sponsored by Globe Trotters with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments courtesy of The Magnolia House and Center Cut Catering. Brides-to-be can meet with businesses specializing in bridal services and products. Pre-registration is $6 or $8 at the door. To purchase tickets and get more details, visit www. cherokeebridalexpo.com or call Maria Murray at (770) 924-3235.
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Mardi Gras Run Times: 5K 8 a.m.; 1K 8:45 a.m.; Tot Trot 9 a.m. Location: Marietta Square Information: Awards, T-shirts and snacks. Certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Sponsored by the Junior League of CobbMarietta. Registration is $25 before February 7 and $30 afterward. Tot Trot is $15. Contact Gary Jenkins at (678) 7950115 or pacesetr@bellsouth.net or Amber Harris at (678) 770-0680 or see www. marietta5k.com. To register online, visit www.georgiarunner.com.
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North Cobb Business Association Events
January 26 – Luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Information: The speaker will be Dan Cathy. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests.
January 27— Alive After 5
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee Cattle Company, 2710 Canton Road Information: Free event. This is a joint event with West Cobb Business Association
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New Year Intentions Dear Everyday
I always love the holidays and all of the chaos surrounding them. They give us an opportunity to connect and reconnect with loved ones, and at their best, the foods, traditions, and festivities give us a welcome and needed opportunity to revel and indulge. Then, suddenly, it is over. The New Year resets the calendar and we have a clean slate in front of us. It is once again time for resolutions and new intentions. This year, my intention is to constantly, consistently, not just conveniently, make a difference in the lives of others. To go out of my way to make someone feel special or help others whether it is through a simple smile, phone call or helping physically or financially – because I can. I am grateful that I CAN today and don’t know what tomorrow will bring. Will I be the person wearing those shoes next year? If so, I hope someone will take the time and effort to care about me. Make your 2011 New Year’s intention about others before yourself and see what the New Year brings! We would like to share the note below to remind you the affects of simple giving and taking the time for others. Thank you to our readers and supporters for a wonderful year of making a difference.
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Everyday Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides short-term funding (currently up to a maximum of $500 per month) to those in need in our community. If you would like to offer assistance, please send your donations or gift cards to Everyday Angels, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 340, Woodstock, GA 30189. No amount is too small. To contact us, please call (770) 615-3349 or email AAeverydayangels@gmail.com. Everday Angels now has a Facebook page where you can follow what they are doing.
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Who’s on Second?
The Bike Ride
by David Heckelmoser
by Kara Kiefer
Second labels are a good fit for budgetseekers looking for quality wines from a producer with a good reputation. Some of these wines are created by the most famous wine makers in the world and all are relative bargains. Most of us have never heard of them. It’s not because they’re produced by small vineyards or fetch high prices at exclusive wine auctions. It’s because they are second-label wines, made by the same wineries as their better-known siblings, but bottled under a different name. Second labels were born in 18th century Bordeaux as a simple solution to an old problem: what do you do with too many grapes? Thus the practice of establishing a second wine began as a way for Bordeaux wine makers to be more selective of the wine going into their estate label wine without wasting the remaining wine. The second-label phenomenon grew out of the strict rules regulating just what could and could not go into the signature blends of classed growth chateaux. The second wine may have some hints and characteristics of the estate wine but is typically less “Second labels were polished and structured than born in 18th century the estate wine.
Bordeaux as a simple solution to an old problem: what do you do with too many grapes?”
An estate will rarely promote its second wines and most wine labels will not even mention the parent estate because of the desire to keep the estate solely associated with its grand vin. Consumers discovered these wines are a more affordable way to drink the wine of a first-growth or classified Bordeaux estate without paying the premium for the estate’s label and classification. Many Chateaus in Bordeaux create a grand vin and a second label. Alter Ego de Palmer sells for around $50, compared to around $250 for big brother Chateau Palmer. Les Pagodes de Cos is a second label of Château Cos D’Estournel. The second label will fall into the $30-$50 range depending on year versus $150-plus for signature label. A few second label options: Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon, approximately $40, is about half price of the Napa Valley signature Cabernet from Darioush. Jayson by Pahlmeyer, named after the trial attorney Jayson continued on page 41 16
My husband is an avid cyclist. It’s not uncommon for him to ride 30-plus miles on a Saturday or Sunday morning, not to mention an occasional 20-mile ride before work. Even though I was an avid cyclist in college (out of necessity), I haven’t been much of a cyclist in my adult years. In fact, my kids questioned me as to whether I actually knew how to ride a bike. One of the rides my husband occasionally will do is on the Silver Comet Trail. For those unfamiliar with this trail, it’s a nonmotorized trail that runs from Smyrna to Alabama, and most of it is fairly flat. The Silver Comet Depot rents bicycles, so I took my husband’s offer to ride with him one Sunday afternoon. The goal was 20 miles, which at the time I felt was a realistic goal, especially if most of the trail was flat. We started at a fairly decent clip. The scenery was beautiful, and it was peaceful. My husband announced we had made it to the fourmile point. “Only four? Feels a little like 10 but OK, only six more miles before we turn around,” I thought to myself. We peddled and peddled — up some slight grades and up some big “holy crud” hills. “What mile are we on?” I asked, trying not to sound too hopeful that it was nearing the 10-mile mark. “7” was his reply. It was about this point that my rear end was on fire. See, the bike seat had zero padding, and my clothing had zero padding. Every time I peddled, it was bone on bike seat, which led to fire. I would peddle as fast as I could only so I could coast. “Save yourself! Just leave me here!” I hollered at my husband at one point. I was really hoping for a golf cart rescue but that would be even more embarrassing than the ugly helmet I was wearing. “We’re almost back. Only 3.5 miles to go!” my husband said encouragingly. I think a little tear fell from my eye. My back now hurt from hunching over, my hands were frozen and my rear end was on fire. “And this gets fun, when?” I wondered. Finally, I could see the end. I felt like I was crossing the finish line in the longest race of my life. I got off that bike, cursed the seat and waddled to the car. I would go bicycling again because I can see the potential for fun exercise. However, major padding in my shorts and seat will be a prerequisite. And Advil. For more information on the Silver Comet Trail, visit www. silvercometga.com. Kara Kiefer is the Editor of AroundAbout — East Cobb. She lives in southwest Cherokee with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.
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Readers’ Choice Awards It’s time to let your voice be heard! Vote for your favorite local businesses today It’s that time of the year again! Time to vote for your favorite businesses in the East Cobb area! We’re doing things a little differently this year so please refer to the Question and Answer section below. Q: How do I vote for my favorite businesses? A: Go to www.aroundabouteastcobb.com. Click on the “Readers’ Choice 2011” button. You will be directed to the online ballot. Q: How many times can I vote? A: You may vote four times from the same IP address, which allows additional members of your household to cast their votes. Q: Why are some businesses listed? What if the business I want to vote for is not listed? A: When a business receives a vote, it will appear on the list of choices. The population of these businesses is done strictly for the convenience of the voters and does not indicate endorsement or preference by AroundAbout-East Cobb. If you don’t see your business listed, enter the name of the business in the place marked “other,” and the vote will be counted. Q: Do I have to vote online? A: If you don’t wish to vote online or don’t have access to the Internet, we will have paper ballots available at our office, 1025 Rose Creek Drive. One ballot per person will be issued. Q: Are any photocopies of the ballots permitted? A: No photocopies of blank or completed ballots will be accepted. Q: How long do I have to vote? A: Voting will end on February 20, 5 p.m.
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Readers’ Choice Categories Restaurants
Home Improvement/Repair
Hardware Store
All-Around Restaurant
Insurance Agent (specify agent)
Home Improvement Store
Bakery
Lawn Care
Jeweler
Barbecue Place
Medical Doctor
Liquor Store
Breakfast Place
Nail Salon
Music Store
Coffee Shop
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist
Pet Supply Store
Dessert Place
Orthodontist
Shoe Store
Ethnic Restaurant
Painter
Specialty Foods
Fast Food Restaurant
Pediatrician
Sporting Goods
Fine Dining Restaurant
Pest Control
Tire Shop
Italian Restaurant
Pet Groomer
Toy Store
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Plumber
Lunch Place
Photographer
Mexican Restaurant
Physical Therapist
Recreation and Entertainment
New Restaurant
Print Shop/Copy Center
Dance Studio
Oriental Restaurant
Travel Agency
Fitness/Health Club
Pizzeria
Tutoring
Golf Course
Seafood Restaurant
Veterinarian
Gymnastics Center Movie Theater
Sports Bar
Retailers Services
Boutique
Auto Repair
Children’s Clothing
Residential Development
Car Wash
Convenience/Gas Station
Apartment Community
Caterer
Custom Automotive
Subdivision
Chiropractor
Drug Store
C.P.A.
Electronics/Appliance Store
Day Care/Preschool
Florist
Day Spa
Frame Shop
Dentist
Furniture Store
Electrician
Garden Center
Financial Institution/Bank
Gift/Home Décor Store
Hair Salon
Grocery Store
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Michelle Sasapan, Cervical Cancer Survivor and Crusader for Good Health by Susan Cannizzaro
January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month and The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2010, approximately 12,200 new cases of cervical cancer will have been diagnosed and about 4,210 women will have died from cervical cancer. Towne Lake resident Michelle Sasapan is a busy mom of three and nurse who got a diagnosis of stage one cervical cancer after a routine Pap test. She could not believe the news. “Just because you are married and done having kids, you still need Pap tests,” said Michelle. She feels like her purpose now is to educate others. “Many of our neighbors may have lost their health insurance with this economy and that is no reason to put off good health screenings. They need to realize there are places to go to get free Pap tests and check-ups so they can stay healthy.” Michelle went to her gynecologist, Dr. Richard Robbins of Roswell OB/GYN, in late October 2010 for a routine Pap test. It had been a year since her last one. Her results came back abnormal. The next step was a colposcopy, a 10-minute procedure that allows the doctor to take a closer look at the cervix. Michelle’s doctor extracted a tissue sample, which came back abnormal. The next step in her journey was a Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP), that uses a thin wire loop electrode, attached to an electrosurgical generator, to cut away the affected cervical tissue. Michelle’s tissue samples were put on slides, which in turn were sent to two different pathology labs. One of these samples went to the Mayo Clinic. It was the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and Michelle was teaching a class in Minnesota when she got the call from her doctor. She was told the tissue samples showed cancer, and had an unforgettable experience on her trip back to Atlanta. “After going through the airport security and standing in the body scanner, I thought about my own diagnosis and the news reports about how scanners could cause cancer and I had a complete meltdown, crying and hiccupping. They handed me a huge wad of tissues and asked if I was ok,” said Michelle. During her appointment with Gynecologic Oncologist Dr. Benedict Benigno, a CAT scan revealed her cancer had not spread. She is a candidate for the robotic arm hysterectomy surgery to be done at Piedmont Hospital by Dr. Margarett Ellison. As of press time, Michelle was scheduled to have a radical hysterectomy before Christmas. “I am excited about the
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robotic surgery; supposedly you have a 3-6 week recovery time, versus the normal 6-8 weeks and less complications and smaller incisions,” said Michelle. Her cancer was caught very early and her prognosis is excellent. She does not need chemotherapy or radiation. “I am so lucky my doctor was so thorough and caught this so early. He has saved my life,” she said. Michelle’s attitude and positive outlook is such an inspiration. She currently works for a United Healthcare nurse helpline. “I figure if I was to get a cancer diagnosis, this was the one to get,” said Michelle. “We need more education and awareness so the average person will know where to go to find out answers, and have access to care.” She recently met a woman who had waited several years for her Pap test. She went in to be treated for bronchitis, which turned out to be cancer that had metastasized to her lungs. She needed chemotherapy and radiation. Michelle said she is amazed at the people she meets daily who have told her that they have not been to a gynecologist in several years. She is working to get the word out about the Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program in Georgia, which offers free and low cost Pap tests to uninsured women. For information, call (404) 657-3330. Another good resource is www.nccc-online.org, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition website. According to Michelle’s primary care physician, Dr. Courtney Maniatis, D.O., “Cervical cancer is usually caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus. There are numerous strains of this virus. Some cause genital warts while others can lead to cervical cancer. In early stages of the disease, these abnormal cells are not visible to the naked eye and the patient would have no symptoms. As cervical cancer progresses, the woman may have irregular bleeding or spotting, vaginal discharge, discomfort during intercourse or a persistent pelvic pain.” Michelle reports she has never had any symptoms. According to the American Cancer Society between 1955 and 1992, the cervical cancer death rate declined by 70 percent because of an increase in Pap tests. Michelle hopes her outreach to women about cervical cancer will change lives and make a difference to at least one woman. It’s a disease that can be treated successfully if caught early, as she is living proof. Susan L. Cannizzaro lives in Cherokee County with her husband Frank, and their two small children Jack and Sydney. She has written for several Atlanta publications including The Piedmont Review and The Atlanta Business Chronicle.
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Yours, Mine and Ours . . . Tales from the Blender
Diaperpails and Pigtails New Years Goals
Ring in a New Smile
by Jennifer Jarosick
by Becky M. Smith The New Year brings with it lots of opportunities for change, renewed hopes and aspirations. For a lot of people, it also means a fully funded Health Savings Account which makes January a popular time for middle and high school students to get braces. As treatment coordinator for my husband’s orthodontic office, I am frequently asked how the patient should plan to eat for the first few tender days while adjusting to braces. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, “orthodontic patients can enjoy a variety of healthy food options. A healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps the patient achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment.” It’s not necessary to eat just plain Jell-O and soup. There are lots of nutritious and delicious meals the whole family can enjoy. Currently, we have three of our own kids in braces, and I can tell you we’ve tried and tested a few new recipes. There are some great recipes available from websites like www.Braces.org and one of my favorite cookbooks, The Braces Cookbook: Recipes You and Your Orthodontist Will Love, by Pamela and Brenda Waterman. Baked spaghetti is a favorite “braces friendly” recipe in our household. Healthy fruit and protein-packed smoothies are not only a healthy snack, but soothing to sore teeth and gums. It’s important that orthodontic patients are careful of what they eat in order to achieve optimal results. Although hard and sticky candies, gum, popcorn and sugary sodas are tempting, these foods can cause damage to appliances (damage you might even have to pay for) and decay. Nothing is more disappointing to a patient than to come out of braces later than expected due to broken brackets and wires. Decay in areas where food has been trapped or lodged under brackets and wires is destined to lead to infections or decay. To find more helpful ideas on how to relieve discomfort while wearing braces, check out The American Association of Orthodontists website at www.Braces.org. Feel free to post some of your own braces-friendly recipes on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/aroundabouteastcobb.com Start your new year with a smile! Becky Smith is the energetic mother to a large “Yours, Mine & Ours” blended family with kids ranging from age 15 to 5 months. E-mail questions or comments to bsmith0808@yahoo.com.
It’s the New Year, a time for goal setting. One popular goal among parents is to schedule more date nights with their spouses, something so important and often forgotten for couples with children. Unless you have parents in town or a live-in nanny, finding childcare can be a daunting task. Will a babysitter take good care of my kids, and be available when I need one? We had no family close by when we had our first child, so we had to find a reliable sitter, but had no idea how to go about it. Now, almost six years later, we know that there are a number of resources available when looking for someone to take care of our little ones. When we moved to East Cobb, the first thing I did was ask the neighbors who they used for sitters. We interviewed a few sitters and found our first babysitter this way. She has been one of our main “We had no family close babysitters ever since. Over by when we had our time, we added a few sitters first child, so we had to to our list, most of them from the neighborhood. For find a reliable sitter, but those of you who are new to had no idea how to go the area or need to replenish about it.” your babysitter list, there are more formal options than just word of mouth. Many of the larger neighborhoods in East Cobb issue books or send mass e-mails that list names of babysitters. This makes it a little easier if you want to interview a bunch of babysitters from your neighborhood. One popular money-saving childcare option is using a babysitting co-op, which involves a group of parents that plans organized babysitting times at someone’s house using a point system instead of money. Places of worship often offer lists of childcare providers or you can go online and tap into one of the many babysitter/nanny sites like www.sittercity.com or www.care.com. If you are looking for a college student, Kennesaw State University Early Education Department posts babysitting jobs on their bulletin board for students looking for extra work, which is a good resource for parents looking for more flexible hours. Don’t wait until the last minute to find a reliable sitter. I will be contacting my many sitters in the next few days to schedule a few months worth of date nights so I can fulfill my New Years goal. Book your sitters now! If you have suggestions on how to find a good sitter, let us know on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/aroundabouteastcobb. Jennifer Jarosick is the mother to three children. E-mail her at jenniferjarosick@yahoo.com.
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2010 – A Year in Pictures
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What Do All These Students Have in Common?
Success!
Since Academic Solutions began tutoring students in East Cobb in 1993, there have been many changes within the school system, both locally and on the state level. The changes include the addition of the CRCT, a complete overhaul of the math curriculum, a restructuring of how Target students are identified and the elimination of the regular education diploma. Over the past 18 years, parents have relied on Academic Solutions to help navigate a changing educational system. Academic Solutions has used its expertise in methods and instruction to help students succeed in an increasingly competitive academic environment. Students receive tutoring based on school curriculum and are given the skills and tools to reach and exceed their academic goals. Academic Solutions provides help for the struggling student as well as the one who naturally excels. Services range from reading, math and writing assistance, CRCT preparation, eighth grade placement testing to aid in high school course selection and ACT/SAT prep.
Your Elementary School Experts Your child’s chance for a strong foundation. Is the CogAT an I.Q. test? When does the CRCT count? Should my child have an IEP? Is my child ready for middle school?
Our kids are going places! Early acceptance to: Michigan Notre Dame Georgia Tech Georgia University of Chicago Duke
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The list of concerns for parents of elementary students can be overwhelming. “From years of working with elementary students who both excel and struggle, and from meeting with school counselors, teachers and administrators, we can answer these questions and provide a clear and individual plan to help your elementary child feel confident and ready for the next grade,” said owner Robert Hoyer. Each child is tutored based on his or her particular academic need, whether that means a stronger phonetic foundation, better reading comprehension or increased math or writing skills.
Masters of Middle School To accelerate or not to accelerate, that is the question! Can my child handle accelerated classes? How do these classes help prepare students for high school? What tests and reports are used for high school placement? How can I be sure my child is not overwhelmed by too much work in middle school? In addition to everything else that goes on in middle school, it is truly the last chance your child has to develop grade-saving study habits and skills. Just as scary as a child who has to work constantly to make the grade, is the one who doesn’t have to work
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at all. Many of these “natural students” show up to high school (placed into honors level classes) completely unprepared for the volume of studying required. “At Academic Solutions, we can teach your child to manage the work load in middle school and test your child’s skills in the middle of eighth grade to help guide you to the most appropriate course load in high school. It is a great way to start out strong in ninth grade,” said owner Jennifer Hoyer.
Helpers for High School Where preparation meets success. What classes should my child take? How many AP classes are needed for college? Is it better to have a “B” in an AP course or an “A” in a regular course? What GPA will my child need to go to a good college? What is a good college? Which is better for my child, the SAT or the ACT? “Having taught at the university level and having completed the high school-to-college transition with thousands of kids, we are here to help your child succeed. From teaching 9th graders to study more effectively, to raising SAT scores over 200 points, to helping our high performing SAT students gain even higher scores to attain tuition assistance, every high school student can benefit from our services,” said Robert. All students are different and have different needs, but at Academic Solutions the one thing they have in common is success! “We make sure that every child we tutor not only improves his or her skill base but also benefits academically from our years of experience. By building relationships with families and strengthening academic foundations, we can ensure that we build the right tutoring program for each child we meet,” said Jennifer. Make this new semester the one in which you see a marked improvement in your child’s grades and confidence. Call today for a free consultation and see how Academic Solutions can help put your student on the path to success. Mention you saw this article in AroundAbout-East Cobb and receive 50 percent off the cost of an evaluation.
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Keeping Your Child Organized!
New Year, Renewed Energy!
by Allison Duffy
by Derin White
Do you ever feel like your children are not finishing their homework at night, not turning it in on time, not studying for tests, or forgetting assignments altogether? What about doing all of these things? It is very easy for a student to get overwhelmed with school and all of the papers sent home. Study skills seem to be an expectation for students to conquer if they want to succeed, but they are not taught in the classroom. This is where the parent comes in handy! There are a couple of important factors to remember when beginning the organizing process: parent/child time, learning styles and setting goals. The most important thing in the list above is parent/child time. Each night, there should be time for one-on-one time. Your children will cherish and appreciate your undivided attention, which can be in the car on the ride home from school, while you’re tucking them into bed at night, or when you’re helping them with their homework. While you’re having this one-onone time, it’s important to talk to them about their days, and things going on in school. “Another important
thing to understand is the way your child learns the best”
Another important thing to understand is the way your child learns the best. Students who learn best visually might need flash cards to study, and like seeing what they’re learning. Auditory learners might need you to read to them out loud, or might choose to read out loud to you. Tactile learners like to use manipulatives (hands-on clocks to learn time, Scrabble tiles to help learn spelling words, etc.). Students who learn best kinesthetically might want to get up and walk around while reading, or ask you to act out a play with them to enhance learning. If you are aware of the way your child learns best, you can help him or her more efficiently. Setting goals is important for building confidence. Start small, and always have your child pick accomplishments. This will mean more to them when they do reach the goal! An example can be something as easy as “I want to finish all my homework before it’s time for dinner,” or something as complicated as “I want to read 10 chapter books in a week.” Always be a cheerleader for your children, and never tell them their goal is impossible to achieve. The confidence they find after reaching their goals will allow them to shoot for higher and higher goals! Working on these three factors will be a great start to getting your child organized and less overwhelmed with school work. Good luck! Allison Duffy is the education coordinator for Omega Learning Center and a certified teacher. For more information call (770) 529-1717. 26
At 97 years old, Jean made an appointment to meet with me while she was in the Marietta area visiting her son. “I just flew in from Iowa, and I am leaving Thursday for San Diego to spend Christmas with my other son. What kind of activities do you offer here? I want to make some changes in the New Year!” I looked at Jean with amazement! She had just navigated a busy holiday airport, traveling all the way by herself. “How was your experience with airport security?” came tumbling out of my mouth. “Fine, the patdown was not bad at all,” she quipped. What an inspiration! She keeps active, engaged and moving. Seven laps around her apartment complex in Iowa equal one mile, she told me. I thought about other inspirational seniors who I am blessed to know. Ben, also 97 years young, retired finally at age 95. A practicing attorney for his adult career, he made the decision to retire and focus on other aspects of life. Ben walks every day, reads the Wall Street Journal and socializes with friends. He enjoys musical performances, and I have even seen him dance the jitterbug. John, almost 98, collects jokes from friends and family. He especially enjoys sharing “dumb blonde” jokes with me. He keeps a collection of pictures highlighting gardens that he enjoyed as a Master Gardener. He exercises routinely and keeps up on local and national politics. Marie, only 90-something, because a lady should never tell her age, checks the flower arrangements to make sure that each arrangement has adequate water and sunlight. She rescues flowers that have wilted and nurses them to health. I am sure that her “pep talks” to the fragile stems is crucial to their successful recovery. Notably, the common factors that renew the sparks of energy that flow from these seniors are their positive attitudes, kindness toward others and their sense of gratitude for everything. While sharing their past, they keep the vibrancy of today alive with renewed energy. They remind us to enjoy each day, for each day is a gift. As you examine the opportunities of the New Year that open before you, consider approaching them with a renewed spirit of energy that comes from the gifts of attitude, kindness and gratitude. Derin White is the Director of Market Development at Savannah Court of Marietta Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Call (770) 977-4420
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Pope Celebrates with Tritt Pope R.I.S.E. (Reading Is Succeeding Everyday) students recently celebrated with Tritt Elementary School R.I.S.E. students to commemorate a successful semester of reading and learning. R.I.S.E. pairs Pope juniors and seniors with Tritt Elementary first graders to enhance reading skills.
MATHCOUNTS is a national program for middle school students that fosters a heightened interest in mathematics through mentoring that generally takes place before or after the regular school day. As a freshman, Mote worked with students at Clark Middle School in Athens. Over the next two years, Mote recruited other Foundation Fellows and UGA students, and has built a program with 95 UGA student volunteers working in eight Athens schools. The organization was recently awarded UGA’s SOAR Award, recognized as the best new student organization on campus. Georgia is only the second university in the country to have a MATHCOUNTS outreach program (Yale was the first). Local teachers say the UGA math coaches are helping to foster a lifelong interest in learning and helping prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. One Clarke Middle School teacher reported that more than 20 of her students regularly show up an hour before school starts to work with the UGA math coaches.
Front row (left to right) Tritt students Jackson Hammond, Emmy Friedman, Kaylin Miceli and Alayna Leonard. Back row: Pope R.I.S.E Coordinator Pam Kretzmer, Pope tutors Dana Knight, Becca Leeds and Sarah Noble and Tritt Assistant Principal Alayna Leonard.
Winners of Geography Bee Announced Tritt Elementary School recently announced the results of this year’s Geography Bee sponsored by National Geographic. Fifth grade student Benjamin Fairchild was the overall winner and fourth grade student Olivia Fertig was runner up. Congratulations!
Dodgen Orchestra Treated Cobb EMC Employees to Concert The Dodgen Middle School Orchestra performed a holiday concert for Cobb EMC employees at one of the EMC’s Partners in Education Christmas concerts. The orchestra. led by music teacher Ashley Culley, consists of students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Cobb EMC director Don Barnett presented a $1,000 mini- grant to Principal Robin Lattizori to support the school’s Youth Development Program.
Left to right: Benjamin Fairchild and Olivia Fertig
Lassiter Grad Helps Middle School Students Lassiter High School graduate Phillip Mote has combined his desire to help others with his love for problem-solving by establishing a University of Georgia MATHCOUNTS team, to provide extracurricular math instruction and mentoring to middle school students in the Athens area. Mote is a recipient of the University of Georgia’s Foundation Fellowship, UGA’s most prestigious academic award, funded by the University of Georgia Foundation. 32
Left to right: Isabella Blanchard, Lela Myrick, music teacher Ashley Culley and Bailey Holbrook.
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School Information Elementary Schools Addison Elementary School 3055 Ebenezer Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 578-2700 Principal: Genie Byrd Davis Elementary School 2433 Jamerson Road, Marietta, GA 30066 East Side Elementary School 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7200 Principal: Elizabeth Mavity Garrison Mill Elementary School 4111 Wesley Chapel Road Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 642-5600 Principal: Paula Huffman Mount Bethel Elementary School 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-7248 Principal: Joan Johnson Mountain View Elementary School 3448 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 578-7265 Principal: Angela Huff Murdock Elementary School 2320 Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-5071 Principal: Natalie Richman Rocky Mount Elementary School 2400 Rocky Mountain Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 591-5050 Principal: Gail May Shallowford Falls Elementary School 3529 Lassiter Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 642-5610 Principal: Dr. Doreen Griffeth Timber Ridge Elementary School 5000 Timber Ridge Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 642-5621 Principal: Dr. Tracie Doe Tritt Elementary School 4435 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 642-5630 Principal: Dr. Rebecca Rutledge
Middle Schools Dickerson Middle School 855 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-2710 Principal: Carole Brink Dodgen Middle School 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-2726 Principal: Robin Lattizori
East Cobb Middle School 380 Holt Road, Marietta, 30068 (770) 578-2740 Principal: David Chiprany Hightower Trail Middle School 3905 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7225 Principal: Dr. Hilda Wilkins Mabry Middle School 2700 Jims Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 928-5546 Principal: Merrilee Heflin Simpson Middle School 3340 Trickum Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 971-4711 Principal: Andrew Bristow
High Schools Kell High School 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (678) 494-7844 Principal: Trudie Donovan Lassiter High School 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (678) 494-7863 Principal: Chris Ritchie Pope High School 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7900 Principal: Rick Beaulieu Sprayberry High School 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 578-3200 Principal: Ed Wagner Walton High School 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-3225 Principal: Judith McNeill Wheeler High School 375 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-3266 Principal: David Chiprany
Private Schools Cobb County Christian School 545 Lorene Drive, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 434-1320 Grades: 3 – 12 Director: Gloria Kelley East Cobb Christian School At East Cobb Presbyterian Church 4616 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 www.eccs.org Grades: K — 8 Principal: Teresa Staley
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Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332, www.eastsidechristianschool.com Grades: K – 8 Principal: Judy Cripps Faith Lutheran School 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 973-8921, www.FaithLCMS.org Grades: Pre-K – 8 Principal: Jack Hibbs Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-0245, www.mtbethelchristian.org Grades: K-prep – 8 Head of school: Dr. Bob Burris Lower School principal: Vivian Lovett Middle School principal: Jack Grimm North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw GA 30066 770-975-4543, www.ncchristian.org Grades: K3 – 12. Head of the School: Todd Clingman Admission: Beth Wright Omega Private Academy 2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 529-1717 Grades K – 12, Certified Teachers, SACS Accredited/GSNS Approved Director: Kathy Keeton www.Omegaprivateacademy.com Pathways Academy 4010 Canton Rd. Suite 120, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 973-5588, www.pathwaysacademy.org Grades: 1 – 5 Director: Tina Gross Shreiner Academy 13402 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 953-1340, www.shreiner.com Grades: 2K – 8 Director: Sharon Wilensky St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org Grades: K – 8 Principal: Pat Allen The Walker School 700 Cobb Parkway, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 427-2689 , www.thewalkerschool.org Grades: Pre-K – 12 Headmaster: Don Robertson Woodacres Day School 1772 Johnson Ferry Road , Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-1880, www.wacds.com Grades: Pre-K – 8 Head of school: Judith Thigpen 33
How Birds Survive Winter by Scott Lemmon Birds use a variety of techniques that range from what they eat to feather adjustments and shivering to stay warm during winter.
Food Food is the most essential element that gives birds the energy, stamina and nutrition they need. To stay warm, birds will expend energy very quickly, some losing up to 10 percent of their body weight on extremely cold nights. An ample supply of high-calorie foods, such as black oil sunflower seeds, peanuts and suet, can be crucial to a bird’s survival. We can play a vital role because feeding the birds becomes critical during extremely cold conditions. At these times, a supply of food can mean the difference between life and death for a bird. Most birds also keep warm by adjusting their feathers to create air pockets. You will often notice the birds look fatter or “puffed up” during cold weather. This is because the birds are fluffing up their feathers; the more air space, the better the insulation. Staying warm is not all about food and feathers though. Some birds perch on one leg at a time, drawing the free leg to their chest for warmth. Most birds will shiver for short-term adjustments to the cold. Shivering converts muscular energy into heat for the short term, but the energy must be replenished shortly thereafter.
Water As winter temperatures fall, many people are helping wild birds stay warm by allowing them to take dips in birdbaths. In addition to drinking, birds need a place to bathe when temperatures drop. Clean feathers help birds stay warm, and a birdbath with open water is often the only way for some birds to
drink and stay clean when it’s cold. Many bird enthusiasts are using birdbath heaters in their plastic or stone birdbaths to provide water. Some are trying birdbaths with built-in heaters. Most birdbath heaters shut off automatically when the temperature reaches approximately 40-50° F, or when it is out of the water. It is important to understand that as long as there is an opening in the water, the heater is doing its job. The birds only need an opening in the water to be able to drink, so the entire bath does not have to be thawed. While it is important to provide birds with water in cold weather, it is also important for owners to take proper care of their birdbaths. Bird baths made from porous materials should not be used during freezing temperatures, even with a birdbath heater. Most importantly, people should never add chemicals to birdbath water because it can be very dangerous to the birds. If someone wants to attract birds during these cold times, there are better, safer ways. While birds are equipped to withstand most winter weather, survival can be made easier by providing food, a heated, open source of water and protection from the elements with natural plant cover or a roosting box. Scott Lemmon can be reached at (770) 928-3014 or e-mail him at wbuwoodstock@comcast.net.
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East Cobb Area Houses of Worship Anglican The Church of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Road (770-421-1928) Rector: Fr. James Danford www.ourredeemeracc.org
Apostolic Northside Apostolic Church 2115 Northfield Court, (770) 975-3001
Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith of Marietta 2601 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-0070
Baptist Bible Baptist Church 2025 Eula Drive, NE, (770) 592-2660 Pastor: D.L. Cooper Chattahootchee Baptist Church 375 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-2058 Pastor: Rick Shoup http://cbc.us.com
Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1053 Liberty Hill Road, NE, (770) 422-1406 Pastor: Amos Williams Mt. Arbor Baptist Church 2235 Morgan Road, NE, (770) 971-9339 New Life Baptist Church 4010 Canton Road, (770) 592-6880 Pastor: Roger Brink www.thenewlife.org New Providence Baptist Church 3740 Providence Road, (770) 971-3519 Pastor: Charles Whittaker www.newprovidencebc.com Piedmont Baptist Church 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta, (770) 422-2566 www.piedmontchurch.tv Sandy Plains Baptist Church 2825 Sandy Plains Road (770) 971-8525 Pastor: Dr. Alvin Southerland www.sandyplains.org
Cornerstone Baptist Church 1506 Sawyer Road, (770) 422-3579 Pastor: Carl George
Sewell Mill Baptist Church 2550 Sewell Mill Road (770) 971-3746 Pastor: David Watson www.sewellmill.org
Crossview Baptist Church 1100 Piedmont Road, (770) 973-0063 Pastor: Greg Belcher www.crossviewbaptist.org
Shady Grove Baptist Church 1654 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 428-0216
East Cobb Baptist Church 1940 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-2233 Pastor: David York Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2323 Pastor: Dr. David H. Chauncey www.ebcfamily.org Eastwood Baptist Church 1150 Allgood Road, (770) 973-9011 Pastor: Mike Hatton www.eastwoodbaptist.org Elizabeth Baptist Church 315 Kurtz Road, (770) 427-3325 Pastor: Steve Echols Galilee Baptist Church 2050 Bentley Lake Road (770) 422-6487 Holt Road Baptist Church 675 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-3052 www.holtroadbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 973-6561 Pastor: Bryant Wright www.johnsonferry.org
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Shallowford Free Will Baptist 1686 Shallowford Road, (770) 926-1163 Pastor: Len Blanchard www.shallowfordchurch.com
Catholic Holy Family Catholic Church 3401 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-0038 Pastor: Darragh Griffith www.holyfamilycc.org St. Ann’s Catholic Church 4905 Roswell Road, (770) 552-6400 Pastor: Tom Rielly www.st-ann.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road, (770) 977-1442 Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com
Christian Chestnut Ridge Christian Church 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-8888 Pastor: Byron Wells Northside Christian Church 3535 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-6613 Pastor: Jason Burchfield
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Walking By Faith Christian 1821 Kinridge Road, (678) 560-1144
Christian and Missionary Alliance Marietta Alliance Church 1787 E. Piedmont Road, (770) 973-2189 Pastor: David Hayes www.macweb.org
Christian Science Christian Science Churches & Reading Rooms 2641 Old Sewell Road, (770) 565-7271
Church of Christ Church of Christ at East Cobb 5240 Roswell Road, (770) 587-5888 Pastor: Ray Hawkins Church of Christ-Piedmont Road 1630 Piedmont Road, (770) 971-9933 Minister: Neil Richey www.pr-coc.com Emmanuel Tabernacle Christ Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A32, (770) 422-3268 Pastor: Dwight Graves
Church of God Church of God of Prophecy 3393 Canton Road, (770) 427-5923 First Church of God 592 Shannon Drive, (770) 461-1925 Mount Paran North 1700 Allgood Road, (770) 578-9081 www.mtparan.com Town Center Church of God 1040 Blackwell Road, (770) 424-4004
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3195 Trickum Road, NE, (770) 509-9074 Pastor: Bishop Ho Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — Paper Mill Ward 95 Holt Road, (770) 578-8734
Community Churches Cobb Community Church at Highlands 4649 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 992-3330 Pastor: Alan Daniels www.cobbcc.com January 2011
Shallowford Falls Community Church 3662 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-7468 Pastor: David White www.shallowfordfalls.com Vineyard Community Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A25, (770) 565-1505 Pastor: Tommy Papevies
Episcopal Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-7473 Rector: The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Certain www.peterandpaul.org Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916 St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church 571 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-2839 Rev. Jim Nixon www.stcatherines.org
Greek Orthodox Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 3431 Trickum Road, NE (770) 924-8080 Rev. Father Panayiotis Papageorgiou www.HolyTransfiguration.info
Jehovah’s Witness Jehovah’s Witness 2065 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 427-1881 Pastor: Hope Torkornoo www.watchtower.org
Jewish Chabad of East Cobb 4450 Lower Roswell Road (770) 565-4412 Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, (770) 973-0137 Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, (770) 973-9205 Rabbi: Stephen Lebow www.kolemeth.net
Korean Bethany Korean Presbyterian Multi-cultural (Korean, Brazilian and American) 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 643-1459 Pastor: Byeongho Choi www.bethanykorean.org Korean Covenant Presbyterian 2100 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 565-4777 Pastor: Paul Sim www.sungyahk.org Korean United Methodist Church 945 Old Canton Road, (770) 321-0020
Lutheran Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 2240 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-7919
Pastor: John Guse www.bslc.us Faith Lutheran Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-8877 Marietta, GA 30068 Pastor: Carl Schneidert www.faithLCMS.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4600 Pastor: Ronald Grunke www.holytrinitymarietta.org Lutheran Church of Resurrection 4814 Paper Mill Road, (770) 953-3193 Marietta, GA 30068 www.lcrmarietta.org
Methodist East Cobb United Methodist 2325 Roswell Road, (770) 971-3643 Pastor: Brian Germano www.eastcobbumc.org Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2880 www.mtbethel.org Mountain View United Methodist 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Sunday Services at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Pastor: Bill Burch www.mvumc.org Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 971-1465 Pastor: Dr. Joe Peabody www.mtzionumc.org Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5271 Pastor: Jane Nugent www.powerumc.com Sacred Tapestry UMC 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 605-5083 www.sacredtapestry.com St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road, (770) 926-4961 St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 Kurtz Road, (770) 422-1089 Pastor: Dana Overton-Garrett Wesley Chapel United Methodist 4495 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 993-4919 Pastor: Jim Bocian www.wesleychapelumc.com
Non-Denominational Marietta Vineyard Church 1492 Roswell Road, (770) 977-9496 Pastor: Jeremy Graves www.mariettavineyard.org
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North Atlanta Church 2800 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 518-0303 Overcomers World Church 2300 Shallowford Road, (770) 924-0607 Pastors: Allison and Isaac Crawford overcomerswc.org Restoration Life Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-1481 Pastor: Ken Kessler www.lifeschoolinternational.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Service at the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel 8855 Main Street, Woodstock (Olde Towne), (770) 485-0504 Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Christ Presbyterian Church 495 Terrell Mill Road, (770) 956-7572 Pastor: Legree Finch www.christpreschurch.org East Cobb Presbyterian 4616 Roswell Road, (770) 973-4114 Pastor: Richard Holmes www.ecpca.org Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 977-2976 Pastor: Dr. Tim Erskine www.epres.org Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian 3605 Sandy Plains Road #240-161, (404) 786-9815 Pastor: John Fesko www.genevaopc.org Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4673 Pastor: Martin Hawley www.hopepca.org Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 998-9321 Pastor: Carrie Scott www.rtmchurch.org
United Church of Christ Pilgrimage Church UCC 3755 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-0007 Pastor: Kimberleigh Buchanan www.pilgrimageucc.org
Unitarian Universalist Emerson Unitarian Universalist 2799 Holly Springs Road, NE, (770) 578-1533 Pastor: Rev. Jeff Jones
Unity Unity North Atlanta Church 4255 Sandy Plains Road, (678) 819-9100 Temporary Minister: Stephanie Seigh www.unitynorth.org
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Elected and Appointed Officials United States Government: President Barack Obama (D) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 fax: (202) 224-0103 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: www.saxby.org e-mail: Saxby_chambliss@chambliss.senate.gov Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd,
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
fax: (770) 661-0768
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 3730 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: tom@tomprice.com
GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Rep. Phil Gingrey (R), District 11 219 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 Website: www.gingrey.house.gov e-mail: gingrey.ga@mail.house.gov
(202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 429-1776 fax: (770) 795-9551
State Government: Governor Sonny Perdue (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332 www.gov.ga.gov.com
Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21 chip@SenatorChipRogers.com
(404) 463-1378
Senator Judson Hill (R), District 32 judson.hill@senate.ga.gov
(770) 565-0024
Rep. Sharon Cooper (R), District 41 sharon.cooper@house.ga.gov
(770) 956-8357
Rep. Don L. Parsons (R), District 42 repdon@gmail.com
(770) 977-4426
Probate Court Chief Judge Kelli Wolk
(770) 528-1900
Juvenile Court Presiding Judge James Whitfield
(770) 528-2220
Director of Juvenile Court Services Michele Marchant-Wellmon
(770) 528-2290 fax: (770) 528-2214
Solicitor General, Barry E. Morgan
(770) 528-8500 fax: (770) 528-8578
District Attorney, Patrick H. Head cobbda@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3080 fax: (770) 528-3030
Cobb County Coroner Brian Frist 150 North Marietta Pkwy Marietta, GA 30060 Cobb County Board of Commissioners 100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090 www.cobbcountyga.gov
(770) 528-2200
(770) 528-3300 fax: (770) 528-2606
Commissioners: Tim Lee, Chairman tlee@cobbcounty.org
Helen Goreham, District 1 hgoreham@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3313
Bob Ott, District 2 bob.ott@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3316
Thea Powell, District 3 thea.powell@cobbcounty.org
(770)528-3317
Woody Thompson, District 4 woody.thompson@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3312
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Neil Warren 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org
(770) 591-6240
Rep. Matt Dollar (R), District 45 matt.dollar@house.ga.gov
Board of Education Dr. John Abraham, Post 4 jabraham.boardmember@cobbk12.org
(404) 656-0254
David Banks, Post 5 dbanks.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Dr. John Crooks, Post 6 jcrooks.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Superior Court Chief Judge Kenneth O. Nix
(770) 528-1800
Magistrate Court Chief Judge Frank R. Cox
(770) 528-8900
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Cobb County School System www.cobb.k12.ga.us Superintendent, Fred Sanderson 514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-3453 fred.sanderson@cobbk12.org fax: (678) 594-8559
Rep. Bobby Franklin (R), District 43 bobby.franklin@house.ga.gov
County Government:
(770) 528-3300
City of Marietta:
Mayor Steve Tumlin stumlin@mariettaga.gov
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or press firmly with your finger. Again following the package directions, once the cement is slightly set (usually within two minutes) remove any excess with a toothpick and floss. See your dentist soon to have the crown removed, the tooth checked for possible decay under the crown, and the crown re-cemented permanently or replaced if necessary.
Pahlmyer, is about half price the Napa Valley proprietary red called Pahlmyer, which sells for about $100 a bottle.
TOOTHACHE: There are many causes of a toothache. Call your dentist immediately to discuss whether your symptoms warrant an emergency visit. A dull ache or throbbing can indicate an infected or damaged tooth nerve, and root canal therapy may be needed. Pain upon biting may be a sign of a cracked tooth, and the tooth may need a crown or new filling. Occasionally sinus problems and TMJ dysfunction can mimic a toothache. In any case, your dentist should be informed, so that together you can decide if you need to be seen right away. No one wants to be calling all over town looking for a dentist when an emergency arises. Having a relationship with a dentist is important for keeping your teeth healthy and for knowing a friend who cares about you when you have a dental concern. So be sure to get yourself and your family members established with a local dentist. Dr. Cristi Cheek, DMD, is the owner of Cristi Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C., Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Cheek is also a member of the AroundAbout — East Cobb Community Board. You may contact her at (770) 993-3775 or visit www.cheekdental.com.
Send Us Your Community News email: kara@aroundaboutmagazines.com Deadline is January 20.
Pavillion Rouge (de Chateau Margaux) would be the second label for the great Chateau Margaux. Pavillion Rouge sells for about $120 a bottle, while Chateau Margaux can set you back $500 to $1,000 a bottle. One of Napa’s original second labels, Hawk Crest by Stag Leap Cellars, is a bargain in the under $20 bracket. Cheers! David Heckelmoser is a professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Atlanta Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition.
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To start in Georgia, both legislative and executive solutions are required. Georgia should pass sunset legislation that requires every state agency to be thoroughly analyzed every 10 years. Georgia also should consider creating an independent privatization commission that will make recommendations to lead in this initiative. Under Governor Sonny Perdue, the One Georgia Authority was created and successfully divested many state assets. We should take an important next step to consider agency consolidation options. Earlier this year, Governor Perdue vetoed an agency sunset bill. I have pre-filed a similar bill for the 2011 legislative session, believing we must reduce both the size of government and state spending. Tax increases should really never be an option, but especially if privatization and agency sunset options have not been fully explored. Senator Judson Hill serves as the Republican caucus vice chairman. He represents the 32nd Senate district which includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. He may be reached at (404)656-0150 or judson.hill@senate.ga.gov.
Holding a Summer Camp? Reserve your space now in our Summer Camp Section Our readers use this section to plan their summer. E-mail information to: kara@aroundaboutmagazines.com To advertise in this section, call (770) 615-3318. To be listed in our special Summer Camp Section for the March issue, the deadline is February 20. January 2011 AroundAbout — East Cobb
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East Cobb Area Clubs and Organizations Business Organizations The Association for Holistic Wellness Meeting: First Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Location: Meditating Mantis - Historic Roswell Contact: Chris Kell - Chris@ah-we.com East Cobb Business Association Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 www.eastcobbba.com East Cobb Open Networking A referral network for professionals Meeting: Fridays at 7:30 a.m. Location: Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road Contact: Tim Langley, (770) 289-9711 East Cobb PowerCore Team Meeting: Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Mitch Lovell, (404) 572-1278 Joy of Connecting A networking dinner for professional women Meeting: 7 p.m., call for date Contact: Betty Goodman, (770) 906-3391 Bsg1011@bellsouth.net www.thejoyofconnecting.com Northeast Cobb Business Association Meeting: Third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Contact: crba@cantonroadba.org or (770) 423-1330 Y Business Network Y membership not required. Meeting: Every other Friday, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Location: Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Rosemary Macmillan, (678) 569-9622
Charitable Organizations Aloha To Aging, Inc. Support Programs for Seniors and their families. Contact: Dawn Reed, (678) 439-1177 Animals Deserve Better, Inc. Animal rescue and adoptions Contact: Kimberly Brenowitz, (770) 402-0297 kimberlyadb@aol.com Boys and Girls Clubs Contact: (770) 427-0418 Meals on Wheels Contact: Shelia Perkins, (770) 528-5381 MUST Ministries Contact: (770) 426-7667 SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. Contact: Elizabeth Underwood (770) 801-3465
Civic Organizations Children of the American Revolution Contact: B. Schilling, (770) 643-1010 Cobb American Association of University Women
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Political Organizations
Cobb County WWII Veterans Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m. Location: Windy Hill Senior Center Contact: Bill Hill, (678) 354-7059
Cobb County Democratic Party Committee Meeting: 2nd Saturday at 9 a.m. Location: Piccadilly Cafeteria, 536 Cobb Parkway Contact: (770) 420-7133 ccdc@cobbdemocrat.com
East Cobb AARP Meeting: 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3332 Sandy Plains Road Contact: Martha Boyce, (678) 290-9895
Cobb Democratic Women Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: Beverly McMurry, (770) 426-6916 btmcmurray@comcaStreet.net
East Cobb Civic Association Meeting: Last Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: Government Services Center 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Jill Flamm, President www.eastcobb.net East Cobb Civitans Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12 noon Location: Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road Contact: Mary Karras, (770) 422-6485 East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Suzanne Strickland, (770) 992-2882 East Cobb Lions Club Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 East Cobb Optimist Clubs Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: Shillings on the Square 19 N. Park Square NE, Marietta Contact: Jim David, (404) 683-0196 Kiwanis Club of East Cobb Meetings: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Scalini’s, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Johnny Johnson, (770) 977-2026 www.eastcobbkiwanis.org League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb Meeting : 2nd Monday Location Various Contact: mariettacobb@lwvga.org or Elizabeth at 770 592 0625 Rotary Club of East Cobb Meeting: Wednesdays at 7 — 8 a.m. Location: Indian Hills Country Club Contact: (770) 971-2605 www.eastcobbrotary.com President’s Club Toastmasters Meeting: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: East Cobb Government Services Building, 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Sean Ryan, sean_ryan@comcast.net VFW Post 2681 Location: 140 Powers Ferry Road Contact: (770) 977-2088 www.vfwwebcom.org/ga/post2681
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Cobb Young Democrats Meeting: Wednesdays at 12 noon Contact: webmaster@ydcobb.org www.ydcobb.org East Cobb Democratic Alliance Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Spaghetti Factory, Delk Road Contact: David Lombrozo, (770) 649-8330 Cobb County Libertarian Party Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: Council Chamber Marietta City Hall Contact: Ted Skirvin, (770) 795-1331 www.cobblp.org Cobb County Republican Party Meeting: 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Location: Williamson Bros. BBQ, Marietta Contact: (770) 421-1833, scottj@applebank.net www.cobbgop.org Cobb County Republican Women Meeting: 4th Friday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Marietta Conference Center 500 Powder Springs Street Contact: (770) 785-2522, www.ccrwc.org
Support Groups Al-Anon Meeting: Location: Contact:
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Savannah Court, 866 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Derin White, (770) 977-4420 Autism Support Group Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Room F002 Contact: (770) 971-2880 Blended Families Support Group Meeting: 3rd Sunday at 7 p.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-2880 Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. Location: St. Andrew United Methodist Church January 2011
3455 Canton Road Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 sandy@thepumpkinchurch.org Cancer Support Group Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Career Quest Ministry Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church 4905 Roswell Road Contact: (770) 552-6400 x 6104 Caregivers/Alzheimers Support Group Meeting: 1st Monday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-2880 Codependents Anonymous Meeting: Monday and Thursdays at 7:30pm Location: Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road (Administration Bldg upstairs) Contact: Janet D. 770-578-6368 Website: northgeorgiacoda.org Compassionate Friends support group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. Contact: Kathy, (404) 429-4953, tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail.com Erica, (404) 539-4287, erica_beltz@yahoo.com Website: www.tcfmarietta.org Dad 2 Dad, For stay-at-home dads Contact: Richard Collins, (770) 579-5445
Grief and Loss Support Group All faiths are welcome, not only for Jewish faith. Meeting: 6 session format Location: Jewish Family & Career Services, 1501 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 100 Contact: Yael Stein, 770-677-9305, ystein@jfcs atlanta.org. Job Seekers Meeting: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m. Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road Contact: (770) 977-2976 MOMS Club of Marietta Northeast Meeting: 1st Monday at 9:30 a.m. Location: Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road Contact: lcstokes@bellsouth.net Moms In Touch — East Side Elementary Meeting: Mondays at 10 a.m. Contact: Movita Stallworth, (770) 321-1783 Mo633@bellsouth.net Mothers and More Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Saint Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 681 Holt Road Contact: www.mmeastcobb.homestead.com Newcomers of Cobb County Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Location: John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road Contact: Christine, (770) 234-5068 newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com
Diabetes Support Group Contact: Wellstar, (770) 793-7828
Next Century Youth, Inc. Location: 791 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Contact: Mary Brooks Green, (678) 278-9278 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org
East Cobb CHADD For parents with children who have ADHD. Contact: east-cobb@chadd.net Website: www.chadd.net/300
Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Club Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month Location: North Metro Church on Barrett Pkwy. Contact: www.NOWaMOM.org.
East Cobb Moms For stay-at-home moms Contact: www.eastcobbmoms.com
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Contact: Betsy, (404) 226-4931, www.oa.org
Family Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting: First Monday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Aloha To Aging, Inc. , Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta Contact: (678) 439-1177 Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 or (678) 620-3685 Website: www.accessandequity.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church Blackwell Road Contact: Jeannie DeCarlo, (770) 919-9275 Grief Support Group Meeting: First Monday at 2:30 p.m. Location: Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta Contact: (678) 439-1177.
Parents of Prodigals (children with selfdestructive lifestyle) Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Parents Without Partners Contact: Ted Perskey, (770) 973-4087 www.Pwpchapter698.org PASA (Parents of All Stages and Ages) Meeting: Fridays at 10 a.m.Free child care available Location: East Cobb UMC Lower Level Activities Building, 2325 Roswell Road Contact: Lisa Hunt (770) 984-0699 Road to Recovery Divorce Support Group Meeting: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.
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Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road Mission House (770) 971-2880
Sexual Assault Support Group Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: YMCA of NW GA, 48 Henderson St, Contact: Susan Roberts, (770) 427-3390 Single’s Ministry Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 973-6561, www.jfbc.org Single Adult Ministry Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-3447, www.mtbethel.org Treasures in Heaven (miscarriage/infant death) Meeting: 4th Monday at 7 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling VOICE Today Meeting: 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Room 334 Contact: Tom Scales, (678) 578-4888 Website: www.voicetoday.org Widowed Helping Others A group for widows and widowers Meeting: Twice each month Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Contact: Marguerite Williamson, (770) 977-8438
Recreation and Hobbies American Needlepoint Guild Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Location: Mountainview Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road Contact: Penny Boswinkle, (770) 394-0065 Bridge Club Meeting: Mon. – Fri. 10:30 a.m., Mon. – Sat. 7:30 p.m. Location: 1089 Roswell Road Contact: (770) 973-7717 Cobb Alley Cats A group for people who help stray cats Contact: Sue Verner, (770) 436-6758 Cobb County Special Olympics Contact: (770) 819-3223 www.prca.cobbcoga.org Cobb County Stamp Club Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Location: Jewish Towers, 3160 Howell Mill Rd Meeting: 4th Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Central Cobb Library, 266 Roswell St. Contact: C. Rejent, (770) 330-0790 crejent@stampsclubs.com www.stampclubs.com/cobb Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: Dan Batchelor, (770) 992-2362 Sope Creek Garden Club Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Karin Guzy, (770) 955-1303
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Community Information Numbers & Websites Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout — East Cobb • (770) 615-3318 Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Driver’s License Health Department Post Office www.usps.com Recycling Center
Cobb County Government:
Business License Keep Cobb Beautiful Commissioners Engineering Office Traffic Signals Extension Office Jury Phone — State Court Jury Phone — Superior Court Planning and Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation Taxes: License Plates/Tags Property Tax Voter Registration CCT Bus Service
Children/Family:
Aloha to Aging, Inc. www.alohatoaging.org Department of Family and Children’s Services Next Steps (Child/Adolescent) Mothers Making a Change Child and Adolescent Services Meals on Wheels MUST Ministries Child Support Enforcement YMCA of Northwest GA, Rape Crisis Center
(770) 980-2000 (678) 413-8400 (678) 784-2180 (800) 275-8777 (770) 528-2500
(770) 528-8410 (770) 528-1135 (770) 528-1000 (770) 528-1616 (770) 528-1600 (770) 528-4070 (770) 528-2626 (770) 528-1804 (770) 528-2004 (770) 528-5355 (770) 528-3100 (770) 528-8247 (770) 528-8600 (770) 528-2581 (770) 528-8465
(678) 439-1177 (770) 528-5000 (770) 514-2300 (770) 499-2422 (770) 514-2300 (770) 528-5381 (770) 427-9862 (770) 528-2410 (770) 427-3390
Clubs/Groups:
AARP Kiwanis Club Lions Club Rotary Club
Public Service:
Fire Departments: 2905 Library Lane 4431 Trickum Road 3892 Oak Lane Georgia State Patrol Non-Emergency 911 Sheriff’s Department www.cobbsheriff.org
Hospitals:
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital Atlanta
(678) 290-9895 (770) 912-9632 (404) 218-6216 (770) 422-7551
Poison Control Center Cobb Judicial Victim Assistance Domestic Violence Unit Drug Tip Public Outreach/Programs
(404) 589-4400 (770) 528-3047 (770) 499-4665 (770) 590-5520 (770) 499-4719
Libraries:
East Marietta Merchant’s Walk Gritter’s Mountain View Regional
(770) 509-2711 (770) 509-2730 (770) 528-2524 (770) 509-2725
Parks and Recreation: Main Office Aquatic Centers: Mountain View Sewell Park East Cobb Park Mount Bethel Park Sweat Mountain Park Fullers Park Harrison Park Harrison Tennis Center
YMCA
(770) 528-8800 (770) 509-4927 (770) 509-2741 (770) 591-3160 (770) 509-2748 (770) 591-3160 (770) 509-2737 (770) 591-3150 (770) 591-3151
(770) 977-5991
Pets:
Animal Control Animal Shelter and Pet Adoptions Cobb County Humane Society Emergency Veterinary Clinic Cobb County Animal Control Good Mews Animal Foundation
(770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 428-5678 (770) 424-9157 (770) 499-4136 (770) 499-CATS
Schools: Board of Education www.cobbk12.org
(770) 426-3300
Utilities: (770) 528-8000
(770) 205-5400 (770) 499-3900 (770) 499-4600
(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (404) 851-8000
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AT&T Residential Phone Service www.att.com AT&T Broadband/Comcast www.comcast.com Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com Cobb County Water System water.cobbcountyga.gov Water Emergency Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com
LGE
770-424-0060
(888) 757-6500 (404) 266-2278 (770) 907-4231 (770) 423-1000 (770) 419-6201 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890
www.LGEccu.org
Community Credit Union
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