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Featured Articles
20 Wendy Wax
Birthdays................................. 12
28 North Georgia
Everyday Angels...................... 18
State Fair
The Parc at Piedmont — East Cobb. From left to right: Roy Dickson, President, Parc Communities, Teri Fahey, VP of Operations, Porter Scogin, Marketing Director, Parc at Piedmont and Jan Robbs, General Manager, Parc at Piedmont. Cover photo by Trent Williams/Studio 7.
Around Walton.......................... 6
Meet local Walton author Wendy Wax.
30 & 31 On the Cover
In Every Issue
For a change of scenery, head to Jim R. Miller Park.
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A Tribute to Dr. Hugh McLeod III WHS Wellness Center and Athletic Complex.
Community Calendar............... 17
Yard Feature............................ 22 Change of Scenery................... 28 School Information.................. 45 Houses of Worship.................. 48 Clubs & Organizations.............. 52 Product Recalls........................ 55
38 Back to School
Community Numbers.............. 56
Humane Society...................... 57
Our kids go back to school.
40 Walton’s Fine Arts
Explore the fine arts programs offered at Walton High School.
Elected Officials....................... 58 Classifieds............................... 59 Advertiser Directory................ 60
Contributing Writers
Lee Ann Jones is the Title Manager for AroundAbout Walton. She has more than 20 years experience assisting clients grow their businesses. Look for her out and about in Walton! You can reach her at (770) 615-3318 or leeann@aroundaboutmagazines.com. 2
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Judson Adamson.............................13
Kara Kiefer.......................................27
Don Akridge....................................14
Barbara Donnelly Lane....................43
Barbara Berger................................26
Marietta Plastic Surgery...................33
Mary-Kathryn Boler.........................25
Dawn Reed......................................29
Dr. Cristi Cheek................................32
Doug Rohan.....................................19
Dr. Ryan Chen..................................35
Becky Smith....................................23
Sen. Judson Hill...............................10
WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine...34
Linda & Kevin Keeton......................16
Bryant Wright..................................47
Community
Community Board The AroundAbout-Walton Community Board consists of wellrespected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, and acting as our ambassadors to the community. We are happy to introduce three of our seven board members. Doug Rohan is a bi-lingual attorney and owner of Rohan Law, PC where he specializes in Criminal Defense and Workman’s Compensation claims. He lives in the Walton community with his wife Julia and three daughters, Vivian, Claudia and Evelyn. Doug serves as a Committee Chair for a local Boy Scout Troup and is a member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon. Doug can be reached at doug@rohanlawpc.com.
Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Executive Editor Kara Kiefer kara@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3309 Title Manager Lee Ann Jones leeann@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3318 Title Editor Lynne Lysaght lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 516-7105 x206 Art Director Michelle McCulloch michelle@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3307 Graphic Artist Leslie Proctor leslie@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3304 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3310
Dr. Cristi Cheek is a dentist and owner of Cristi Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C. on Johnson Ferry Road in the Walton community. She graduated suma cum laude from the Medical College of Georgia and is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Northwestern District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Hinman Dental Society. She, her husband, Ron, and their three children are all members of Northpoint Community Church. Dr. Cheek can be reached at CCDental@bellsouth.net.
Caroline Whaley is the President of the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta, where she has been an active member since 2001. She holds a degree in Sociology from Furman University and a Masters of City and Regional Planning from Georgia Tech. Over the past decade, she has served extensively in the community, providing service to the children and families of Cobb County. Caroline is actively involved at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in the Children’s ministry and serves as a Stephen Minister. Caroline and her husband Adam reside in the Walton community and have two children, Graham and Miles. Caroline can be reached at carolinewhaley@earthlink.net. 4
Trust Agent Kevin Ekmark kevin@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3302 AroundAbout Walton is a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Walton area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free by mail to approximately 14,850 homes and businesses and 2,150 in racks throughout the Walton community. AroundAbout Walton welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 20th of the preceding month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send payment to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. AroundAbout Walton is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2011. AroundAbout Walton 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 Website: www.aroundaboutwalton.com Franchise Opportunities Available: www.AroundAboutLocalMedia.com Volume 1, Issue 3
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AROUND WALTON by Lynne Lysaght
The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Walton
It is that time of year again. Schools are back in session. Moms and dads have moved children off to college or on to the next grade here in the Walton community. Some mothers are thrilled to have the house back now that the summer invaders have gone.
Lynne is the Editor of AroundAbout Walton magazine. She lives in the Walton community with her husband Martin and their three sons Kyle, Logan and Camden.
For some students, like my son who is a freshman at Walton, there is a rude awakening. A middle school student, whose schedule was to catch the bus at 8:30 a.m. for three years, now has to catch a bus at 7:30 a.m. to get to high school on time. The alarms are set, or music stations are chosen, to blare out of the clock/radio at the right time, but still my son slept.
Like a lot of parents, I did drive him to school the first time he overslept, with a mild “Don’t let this happen again.” But, after happening three days in a row, I told him a solution must be found immediately (and it can’t be me acting as his personal alarm clock). Oh, the pressure of responsibility. His solution was to set the alarm fifteen minutes later, so that when it goes off he knows he has to get up. Would you have thought setting the alarm early could backfire? I also have a son who is in his first year of middle school. He struggled for six years to get out of bed and make a 7:30 a.m. bus (many other elementary students catch much earlier buses). Now, his bus comes at 8:30 a.m. So what could go wrong? This child heard the high school bus drive by, woke up in a panic and ran down to announce that he missed the bus. He was sure! “I catch the bus at 7:30,” he said. No matter what I said, I could not convince him that he wasn’t late. Is this what being on a regular schedule and routine feels like? The first week of changed schedules went off without a hitch. This was week two. What will the next week be like? School is back, football is in high gear, activities fill the calendar, and the leaves of the cherry trees are hitting the ground. It does not quite feel like fall but it is on the way. Soon, it will be time to cheer on your college team and tailgate with friends. Don’t get too busy to send us questions, comments or suggestions to lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com. 6
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What’s Coming? Savvy Snoot will be opening this fall at Merchant’s Walk. The store will sell consigned furniture and accessories in near perfect condition. “Snooty furniture at Savvy prices.” Visit www.savvysnoot.com. Carter’s is coming to Merchant’s Walk at 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 544 this fall. They will sell baby and children’s clothing. Cheeky Taqueria, is coming soon to The Avenue, next to Chico’s at 4475 Roswell Road. The restaurant will serve Latin inspired dishes and have a “Pour Your Own Beer” draft system. This allows customers at certain tables to pour their own beer with the use of touch screen technology. Visit their website at www. eatcheeky.com.
What’s New? E.nopi, a supplemental education program for students from preschool to 12th grade, opened recently in the Walton Community! E.nopi has low student/teacher ratios, employs professional educators, and customizes individual programs to cater to students of all abilities. E.nopi is located at 1401 Johnson Ferry Road. Contact (678) 3183535, ext. 8 for more information. Owner, Mrs. Vanishree Narasimhan and General Manager Mr. Joe Flanders
Fab’rik, a women’s clothing boutique, recently opened in Merchant’s Walk, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road. For more information, call Meredith at (770) 509-3444. Visit our website!
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Cobb EMC Honors Dodgen Middle School Teacher of the Year
Junior League of Cobb-Marietta Welcomes Fall Provisional Class
Cobb EMC recently presented the Dodgen Middle School Teacher of the Year award to Ashley Miller. The eighth-grade teacher was selected by her peers. Mark Justice of Cobb EMC presented Miller with the award at a PTSA breakfast for teachers. Miller received a $50 American Express gift card, a journal and a copy of the New England Primer, the first reading primer of the American Colonies. Cobb EMC is a Partner in Education for Dodgen. At the breakfast, Justice announced Cobb EMC is donating $3,400 for student planners, $2,500 in teacher grants for their classrooms, funding a class trip to the Georgia Aquarium, and hosting students at Cobb EMC’s Career Day for this school year. At a luncheon to celebrate the Partners in Education program before the school year began, Cobb EMC honored employees involved with the program. Dr. Tracie Doe, principal of Timber Ridge Elementary, and Robin Lattizori, principal of Dodgen Middle School, attended. “What Cobb EMC does at our school is amazing,” Lattizori said. “I’ve never had a partnership that’s done so much for our school.”
Ashley Miller with Mark Justice, manager of education and community relations at Cobb EMC, after receiving her award.
Gan Izzy Chai Five Club Offers Activities for Jewish Children The Gan Izzy Chai Five Club, sponsored by Chabad of Cobb, gives children in Kindergarten through fourth grades the opportunity to participate in activities, have lots of fun, and learn how to make this world a better place for all. Children get to be a part of social action adventures and learn to share their kindness with others locally and globally. Starting September 18, Chai Five Club, will meet from 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. at Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road. The cost will be $12 per meeting and lunch will be served. To see the dates and programs planned through April please visit www.chabadofcobb.com. RSVP at least one week in advance by e-mail to office@chabadofcobb.com or call (770) 565-4412.
The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM) recently welcomed their newest class of provisional members. Founded in 1933, the JLCM is an organization of women dedicated to improving the community through action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLCM’s newest class of provisional members is a group of 20 women who share the organization’s commitment to the community. The provisional class had the opportunity to dive right into community service as they worked on projects for community partners Omasaze and the Center for Children and Young Adults. The provisional members put together much-needed student notebooks for Omasaze’s Saturday Reading Program and created greeting cards for the children at the Center for Children and Young Adults. Omasaze provides reading instruction outside of school hours to under-performing students in Cobb County and Marietta. Both projects were designed to help students and children have a better sense of personal connection and a greater chance of academic success. For more information on the Junior League, visit www.jlcm.org or contact Heidi Studier, League Recruiter, at (770) 422-5266.
LGE Announces New Staff at East Cobb Location LGE Community Credit Union is pleased to name Jennifer Mashburn as branch manager and Leah Alls as assistant branch manager at its East Cobb location. “I am most looking forward to meeting LGE’s members in the East Cobb area and I’m excited to get involved in the community,” said Mashburn. LGE’s East Cobb branch is located at 4101 Roswell Road in the Home Depot shopping center, and is open to all residents of Cobb, Fulton, Cherokee, and Paulding counties. For more information about the credit union, stop by the East Cobb location or visit www. LGEccu.org.
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Field of Flags to Commemorate 10 Years Since 09/11 The Kiwanis Club of Marietta will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., with its third Field of Flags installation. A flag will be placed in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park for each life lost on 9/11. The Parade of Flags will begin at 8 a.m., September 10, at Grace Community Church on Kennesaw Avenue and end at the park (approximately one mile). The flags will fly through September 16. On September 11, a memorial service will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the park. The guest speaker will be Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. The reading of the names of lost lives and the bell ringing will begin at 8:48 a.m. The public is invited to sponsor a flag, carry a flag in the parade or volunteer in other ways. For more information, visit www.911fieldofflags.com.
East Cobb Library Events A traveling exhibition called “In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak” will be at the East Cobb Library through October 14. The exhibit is about Maurice Sendak, author of children’s books including “Where the Wild Things Are.” It shows how Sendak’s artistic journey took him deeper into his family’s history and Jewish identity. East Cobb Library is sponsoring free public programs in connection with the exhibit. Sendak-themed story times for children will be held at 11 a.m. on September 10 and 4:15 p.m. on September 20 and October 4. The public is also invited to explore the worlds of Maurice Sendak with storyteller Barry Stewart Mann at 6:30 p.m. on September 13. Contact Ansie Krige, East Cobb Library Branch Manager, at (770) 509-2730 or visit www.cobbcat.org/sendak for more information. The Cobb County Public Library System will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of free activities. Hola, Amigos! will be held at the East Cobb Library at 11 a.m. October 8, featuring bilingual stories, songs, and a craft. All ages welcome.
The Cobb Chamber Business Open Golf Tournament The Cobb Chamber of Commerce will host the tournament at Indian Hills Country Club on September 26. Known as one of the largest and best golf tournaments in Cobb, the Business Open provides members the opportunity to enjoy a day on the links with business friends, clients or prospects, and network with Cobb Chamber leadership, board members and numerous elected officials. Money raised will go to the Cobb Chamber Foundation to fund leadership training, education programs, building maintenance and equipment needs. The four-person, Ft. Lauderdale scramble begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Registration and the driving range will open at 9 a.m., and the chipping/putting contest will begin at 9:15 a.m. Box lunches are provided on each cart. An award reception with food, drinks and prizes will follow the tournament. For more information contact Katie Henderson at (770) 859-2344 or khenderson@ cobbchamber.org. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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What is Redistricting and Reapportionment? by State Senator Judson Hill
Sen. Judson Hill serves as Chairman of the Government Oversight Committee. He represents the 32nd Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0150 or by e-mail at judson.hill@ senate.ga.gov.
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By the time you read this, the Georgia Legislature will have reconvened for a special session to focus on both state and federal redistricting and reapportionment. Every 10 years, a federal Census is taken to determine how many people live in the United States and how the population has shifted among the states. After the results of the Census are known, our State Constitution requires that the Legislature begin the redistricting and reapportionment process. This article will help explain the legal process that must be followed by the Legislature. Redistricting entails redrawing the boundaries of state legislative and congressional districts based on where the population lives. Reapportionment is the process of deciding how many U.S. Representatives a state has to represent itself in the U.S. Congress.
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Georgia is one of several states which allows the size of their legislature to grow or shrink as their state population changes, which makes reapportionment also relevant on the state level. Our Georgia Constitution mandates that the Georgia House of Representatives consists of no fewer than 180 members and that the Georgia Senate has no more than 56 Senators (Article III, Section II, Paragraph I). The Constitution of Georgia also requires that after the federal Census is known, the General Assembly must “apportion� those Senate and House districts in such a way that all districts contain as near as possible the same number of citizens and are composed of adjoining territory (Article III, Section II, Paragraph II). The United States Constitution requires that seats in the U.S. House of Representatives be apportioned to states according to the population count in the most recent Census. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the size of the U.S. House grew as the United States population expanded and as states entered the Union. For example, New York was assigned six federal Congressional members in 1789, and by 1800 that number grew to 17. In 1911, Congress passed continued on page 11
laws that fixed the number of U.S. House of Representative seats at 435, entitling each state a portion of those 435 seats. After each Census, states may gain or lose seats in the U.S. House depending on how their state population changed. For example, after the 1990 Census, Georgia gained one Congressional seat; after the 2000 Census, another Congressional seat was added. Though New York grew in population relative to other states during the same period, it grew more slowly and has lost four seats. Once the number of Congressional seats have been reapportioned and assigned to the states, each state then maps out the new district lines or boundaries for its Congressional delegation. Most states give their own legislatures this power to pass laws creating the new boundaries for their state Senate and House districts as well as its Congressional members. Over the years court cases have greatly impacted how redistricting is conducted. In the 1960s the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the U.S. Constitution’s intention to provide equality of representation for all Americans. In 1964, in Wesberry v. Sanders, the Supreme Court ruled that “as nearly as is practicable one person’s vote in a congressional election is to be worth as much as another’s.” That same year the Supreme Court in Reynolds v. Sims held that state legislative districts must be “as nearly of equal population as is practicable.” Following the enactment of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, federal Courts found drawing district lines based on race was constitutional to ensure that minority group populations were not intentionally split up to decrease their vote strength. These two court cases and the Voting Rights Act have had the greatest impact on the redistricting process in generations. Since April, the Georgia Senate and House Reapportionment and Redistricting Committees have held over a dozen joint public hearings across the state. Their purpose was to create a forum to listen to Georgia citizens and to gain community input into the Legislature’s reapportionment and redistricting process before new district lines were considered. Like any legislation, redistricting bills may be amended before they come up for a floor vote. The final bill must be approved and signed by the Governor. Still 40 years after the Voting Rights Act passed, our state is required to send the proposed district maps to Washington, D.C. for the Justice Department or Federal Appeals Court judges to review and “pre-clear” the plans. If the maps are not approved, it could be back to the drawing board for the Legislature. Although new district lines will be determined in this Special Session, it may be some time before Georgians learn the new boundaries and impact of the redistricting of our Congressional and State legislative seats. All this must be accomplished before qualifying can begin for the 2012 Congressional and Legislative elections. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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Happy Birthday!
John Maggard
Celebrated September 3, Happy Birthday! We love you, Ann, Ben and Matt
Anna New
Age 40 on August 3 Robbie and daughters Lacey, Annabelle and Elizabeth wish Anna a happy 40th!
Graciela Fleiss-Gomez
Celebrating Sept 22 Happy Birthday to an awesome mother and friend Love you! Sandra
Happy Anniversary
Betty and James Douglas
Married 61 years on August 5 Happy Anniversary!
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Richard Jordan
Celebrating Sept 20 Happy Birthday Honey! We love you! Brandy, Grace and Grant
Christopher Corrao
Libby Britt
Age 5 on September 17
Age 40 on September 8 David, daughters Sara and Olivia and son David Jr. wish Libby a Happy 40th!
Ella Hsiao
Mark Whitaker
Age 60 on September 24 Happy Birthday! Love, Ku, Sandy and Wendy
Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free! E-mail to: lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines. com. October deadline is September 20.
The big 41 on September 16! Happy Birthday! Love, Dana, Taylor and Bryce
Happy Anniversary
Dana and Mark Whitaker
Married 5 years on September 16 We love you Mom and Dad, from Bryce and Taylor.
Real Estate Industry Welcomes Federal Reserve’s Vow of Low Interest Rates through 2013 by Judson Adamson
Judson Adamson is the President/CEO of Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage serving the Walton community. He can be reached at (770) 240-2001.
In an unprecedented move, the Federal Reserve vowed to keep its key benchmark interest rate near zero through mid 2013. Many in the real estate industry see this as a positive move for the housing industry because it will allow buyers more time to take advantage of ultra low mortgage rates. Long-term mortgage rates have dipped to near record lows thanks to turbulence in the financial markets, but even low interest rates can’t seem to get a lot of home buyers off the sidelines. Credit remains tight, and concerns over employment and the direction of the economy are damping demand to buy homes and slowing the recovery. With more homeowners upside down on their mortgage, they can’t afford to sell their home and move up to a new home.
After last month’s debt ceiling fiasco, it is clear to most people that Washington is not the answer to the nation’s economic troubles. As President Obama said, “It’s going to require consumers, banks and the private sector working alongside government to make sure that we can actually get the housing market moving forward again.” The Commerce Department reported last month that the number of homes under construction is the fewest in 40 years. S&P (Standard & Poor) analysts believe that there are positive signs that the amount of time it takes to clear shadow inventory should continue to decline over the next year. Shadow inventory represents homes that are in the foreclosure system but haven’t hit the market yet.
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Annual Mistletoe Market Shopping Weekend Set for October Walton shoppers can get an early start on their holiday gift shopping at the 21st Annual Mistletoe Market hosted by the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM). The JLCM’s Mistletoe Market will be held October 12 – 15 at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway. There will be more than 50 merchants from across the Southeast. Mistletoe Market will kick off with a Preview Shopping Night event on Wednesday, October 12th from 6 - 9 p.m. This evening event includes the musical performance of “Flashback”, a quality silent auction, and wine and food provided by Henry’s Uptown, Miss Mamie’s Cupcakes, and more. This year’s Preview Night will also include a “Celebrity” fashion show sponsored by Belk Town Center, featuring well-known women in Cobb County. The regular Market shopping hours will be Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets for Preview night are $20 and regular Market shopping tickets are $8.
The JLCM is partnering with “Toys for Tots” with the Mistletoe Market serving as an official toy drop-off location. Every person who brings in a toy will receive $1 off of a regularly priced admission ticket. To make this event a true success, the JLCM is honored to have sponsors: AroundAbout Walton, Belk, Cobb EMC, Dirt Cheep Music, Henry’s Uptown, Holly Lauer Photography, Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon, Marietta Daily Journal, Miss Mamie’s Cupcakes and Morgan Keegan. Mistletoe Market helps to provide the necessary funds that allow the JLCM to make a tangible difference in the lives of women and children in Cobb County. Founded in 1933, the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta is an organization of 400 women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of our members and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For more information on the Mistletoe Market and the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta please visit www. jlcm.org or call (770) 422-5266. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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Women and Retirement Perceptions
Will the reality of retirement live up to expectations? by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus
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) 952-6707.
In January 2011, Merrill Lynch released the results of a survey asking baby boomers with $250,000+ in investable assets about their retirement hopes. There were some interesting across-the-board findings — 70% of those polled expected to work at least part-time, and 84% felt their retirements would be more comfortable and dynamic than those of their parents. Yet it was the collective response of women in the 1,000-investor study that drew the most attention.
Women envision a very active retirement. Volunteering and travel registered as major priorities for women, more so
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than for men: 64% of women said they wanted to get more involved in their communities, 62% planned to devote more time to philanthropy, and 86% planned to travel when retired.
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Too many women approach retirement unprepared, with too little saved or invested. Additionally, 14% of the women surveyed said that they wanted to start a business after their careers ended. continued on page 15
Women are more concerned than men about running out of money. While 52% of male respondents were unsure that their retirement assets would last a lifetime, 63% of women polled were worried about outliving their money. Additionally, 70% of the women surveyed said they worried about rising healthcare costs.
Will reality prove disappointing?
Too many women approach retirement unprepared, with too little saved or invested. You can cite two major reasons for that. The multiyear absence of some women from the workplace (which can coincide with peak earning years, lessening the rate of retirement plan contributions). A notable earnings gap (full-time working women earn 78 cents for every dollar men earn, which may reflect everything from gender inequality in career paths to wage discrimination). Another factor may be conservative investing. While you can take on too much risk in your portfolio and pay the price, there may also be a cost for assuming too little risk — your portfolio may not be able to produce returns that keep up with inflation. The Federal Consumer Price Index from June 2011 shows annualized inflation at 3.6%.
How are you investing and saving to pursue your retirement dream?
Is there a strategy in place with realistic objectives? A chat with a financial professional may lead to the discovery of creative new ways to pursue your retirement ambitions. 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. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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Saving on Homeowner’s Insurance
current needs and budget. •
by Linda and Kevin Keeton
Linda and Kevin Keeton live in the Walton community with their two sons, Christian and Matthew. With a combined experience of over 36 years within the insurance industry, Keeton Insurance Services, Inc. is a Trusted Choice® Independent Agency specializing in property and casualty insurance. They may be reached by calling (770) 971-8900 or visiting www.keetoninsurance.com.
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According to NOAA’s National Climatic Center, Georgia is one of six U.S. states with the most frequent climate and weather disasters from 1980 to 2010. This means that Georgia experienced somewhere between 31 and 35 weather disasters during this time which exceeded $1 billion each. As a result of all this claims activity, homeowners’ insurers are looking to increase rates to better match the risk. More and more Georgians are facing significant increases in their homeowner’s insurance and complete coverage loss. But there are ways to avoid or at least mitigate these situations. In this issue, we will review areas which could instantly affect your premium, as well as ensure your coverage is reflective of your
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Raise your deductible. The owners of a $300,000 home with a pool should consider whether a low $250 or $500 deductible makes sense. For instance, the theft of a TV isn’t going to break the bank. However, those same consumers need more insurance for a total catastrophe or if they get sued. They may want to take a $1,000 deductible and use the savings, which can be approximately 7 percent, and buy an “umbrella liability” policy, which will give them $1 or $2 million of coverage.
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EVENT CALENDAR:
September 10, 12, 14 Blake Cooper Productions Auditions for Community Theatre Show
Times: September 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. September 12 & 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Location: Dodgen Middle School, 1725 Bill Murdock Road Information: Sixth – 12th grade students from any school are welcome to audition for Once on this Island. Visit www.bcprod. org/community or contact Blake Cooper at director@bcprod.org or Marge Cavitt at mcavitt@bcprod.org.
September 13 East Cobb Business Association Breakfast
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Location: Marlow’s Tavern, Merchant’s Walk Shopping Center, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road Information: Speaker: KSU Basketball Coach Lewis Preston. Cost is $8. Register at www.eastcobbba.com.
September 14 North Metro Women’s Connection — “American the Beautiful” Luncheon
Time: 1 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive Information: Speaker: Glenda Smith. Reservations are required. To make reservations call Pam at (770) 642-1561 or visit www.nmwomensconnection.com.
September/October September 17 Community FunFest
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 4495 Sandy Plains Road Information: Admission will be free. There will be arts and crafts, classic cars and food. For more information visit www. wesleychapelumc.com or call (770) 9934919.
September 24 East Cobb Civitans Sponsor Music at East Cobb Park Time: 4 – 8 p.m. Location: 3322 Roswell Road Information: Big Daddy DJ Service will play music from the 50’s through the 80’s. Contest: Best dressed from your favorite era 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s. This event is free. For more information, contact Patty O’Toole at (770) 971-1916.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church Fall Festival
September 20 East Cobb Business Association Monthly Luncheon
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road Information: Speaker: KSU Athletic Director Vaughn Williams. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at www.eastcobbba.com.
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: 3125 Sewell Mill Road Information: Crafters, Book Sale, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, BBQ and live music. For more information: (770) 977-2976 or visit our website: www.epres.org.
September 22 Music of the Soul at Chabad of Cobb
September 28 East Cobb Ducks Unlimited Fall Banquet
Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 4450 Lower Roswell Road Information: This pre-holiday concert will feature the Atlanta Jewish Male Choir. $10 with RSVP, $12 at the door. RSVP via email at office@chabadofcobb.com.
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Time: 6 p.m. Location: Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive Information: Tickets: $110 per person, contact Doug Brown at (404) 583-6876 or doug.brown@lee-associates.com.
October 8 Cobb County Animal Control Adopt-a-thon
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: 1060 Al Bishop Drive Information: Come find a new best friend and take him home. Special adoption rates. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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“Happiness comes from giving — not getting. If we try hard to bring happiness to others, we cannot stop it from coming to us also. To get joy, we must give and to keep joy, we must scatter.”
John Templeton
Recently, a young single mother of two was referred to us by her son’s school. Several years ago, her husband walked out of her life when one of her two children was diagnosed with Autism along with other associated medical problems. For the past two years, she has lived in an apartment and has struggled to keep a steady job and pay her bills since she is often called to pick up her son from school and care for him. Because of her son’s severe condition, outside help is limited. It is difficult to find someone with the knowledge and patience required to care for him properly, and she is often pulled in many directions. Her effort and involvement in her son’s life is as important
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as paying her bills and providing for her family, and she must single-handedly do it all. The daily challenges and stress involved with raising a child with Autism can be overwhelming. She lives day-to-day, caring and praying for strength and patience. She is a courageous young lady, and we are thankful we can help her during the month of September with her utilities and groceries. If you, too, would like to share your encouragement, please send a donation or grocery card to Everyday Angels. Everyday Angels has a new web page that will allow you to donate online through Paypal. Please visit www. everydayangels.info or send your donations to our new address: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail. com for consideration and qualification.
Check Your Student’s Bag! by Douglas B. Rohan, Esq., ROHAN LAW, PC
Doug Rohan lives in the Walton community with his wife, Julia, and three daughters. He is a bi-lingual attorney and owner of Rohan Law, PC where he specializes in Criminal Defense and Workers’ Compensation claims. He also is a member of AroundAbout Walton Community Board. You can email Doug at doug@ rohanlawpc.com.
Now that school is back in session, I want to take a moment to analyze OCGA 16-11-127.1, which is the statute that criminalizes the possession of weapons or explosives in or near a school, school function, or school bus. Let’s leave explosives alone for now; I don’t expect much confusion around that item. What I would like to review is the definition of “weapon,” the penalties for possessing them, and when you may or may not run into trouble if you do have one with you.
Section two of this statute defines a “weapon” as any pistol, revolver, or any object designed to propel a missile of any kind. It also includes knives of two or more inches, straight edge razors, spring sticks, brass knuckles (made of any substance, not just brass), blackjacks, bats, clubs, or any “bludgeon-type weapon” (think nunchakus). Also prohibited are tasers or stun guns. It is also important to obtain a copy of the school’s policies, as the statute sets the state guidelines only. The school is empowered with the ability to make more stringent internal policies which exceed the state statutes. The prohibition against weapons extends to the school grounds,
the school bus, and any school function — such as prom or football games that might take place off-campus. A playoff football game at the Georgia Dome could be included in this description. Of course, there are some exceptions, including police officials who are carrying out their duties or athletes
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If you recently purchased a vehicle for your new senior, make sure you tear the car apart and check every nook and cranny. carrying sports equipment during practice or a game. But just because you are on the baseball team doesn’t mean you can roam the hallways wielding a bat. Another exception to the statute is of interest to individuals who are licensed to carry a weapon with a concealed carry permit under OCGA 43-3810. This allows a licensed carrier to keep their weapon inside a vehicle parked on school property or a car that is in transit through a designated school zone. Interestingly enough, the State will not allow you to argue continued on page 50
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Feature
Meet Local Author Wendy Wax
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endy Wax is an author of women’s fiction who lives in the Walton community. She and her husband, John Adler, have lived in a Walton neighborhood for 15 years. They have two sons: Kevin, a sophomore at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and a pitcher for the baseball team, and Drew, a senior at Walton High School who also plays baseball. Recently Wendy (you may know her as Wendy Adler) answered some questions about her writing career.
How did your writing career begin? “I was at home with a two-year-old and a newborn, and I felt like my brain was turning to mush. I decided to write a book. If I had any idea how difficult it is to actually have a book published, I would never have started the journey. But, being naïve, I started to write. My first and second books took what felt like forever to write and even longer to sell, and it was only later that I discovered how lucky I was to sell the first book I wrote. When I first started writing, I did not know my own ‘voice.’ You discover your voice, what kind of writer you are, as you continue to write. I discovered that I write with humor about women, their relationships and their friendships. A reader once pointed out that there are often secrets involved in my plots. I never set out with the idea of having secrets in the story, but there they are in my work.”
hosted a show with a magazine format called the ‘Home Front’ before anything like HGTV (Home and Garden Television) even existed. I did freelance voice-over work. While shopping at the Woodlawn Publix the other day, I heard my own voice coming from the Presto ATM, a voice-over job from some time ago. I also hosted a live radio show in St. Petersburg called ‘Desperate and Dateless’ for four hours on Friday nights. It was a call-in show that tried to help people find a match. So I worked quite a few years in journalism and broadcasting before I became a mother, but not writing books.”
How do you go about starting a book? “In every book, I start off with a particular character or situation in mind. I ask myself ‘what if’ I was in this situation. I try to picture the setting and be transported to the story. I try to put myself in the story and feel like the character or characters would feel as things happen. The women in my books are discovering who they are and what they are made of due to the situation they are in. Sometimes, you start off with one idea and then something happens in your real life to make you look at that
Did you study to be a writer? “I studied journalism at the University of Georgia. My roommate learned about a program through Florida State University where you could study and live in Florence, Italy for six months. She talked me into going with her, but at the last minute, she backed out to stay behind with a boyfriend and off I went to Italy not knowing anyone, by myself. It was an eye-opening experience. After Florence, I studied at the University of South Florida where I graduated with a degree in journalism and a minor in broadcasting. While I was in school, I worked for the local Public Broadcasting System (PBS) affiliate for free. The station hired me when I graduated. While I was with PBS, I wrote, produced, acted, did voice-overs and anything else that was needed. I 20
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Wendy with her sons Kevin and Drew.
idea in a new way. The Accidental Bestseller is a fictional story that is based on real life and then exaggerated. It is the story of four women writers who help each other survive the publishing business. When one woman’s life falls apart, and she can’t complete the book she owes her publisher, her friends help her write it. These women use things from their lives not realizing the complications that will arise from the book becoming a best seller. I write with humor but often deal with serious subjects. Once you write a successful novel, things change. Now you have deadlines to meet, appearances to make and a book to sell. I had to teach myself how to create pages of fiction on days when I didn’t feel creative so I could meet those deadlines. I set a goal of five pages per day. My books are around 120,000 words or 400 pages.”
What kind of appearances do you make? “I do book signings, book festivals, book launchings and, one of my favorites, attending book clubs that invite me to join them after reading one of my books. Here in our Walton community, I’ve probably visited close to 25 book clubs. The book club members sometimes dress up like the characters in my book and serve food that I described in the story. It is a lot of fun and very flattering.”
Is the Walton community a part of your books? “Magnolia Wednesdays is a very local story. It’s about a group of women who meet and bond through the ballroom dance studio that one of them owns. The main character Vivien, an investigative reporter that leaves New York after being shot, returns home to Georgia to take a job covering suburban living incognito. She experiences the soccer mom existence through her widowed sister’s eyes. She gets a lot of material for her column while undercover as an extra dance partner at her sister’s dance studio. She secretly starts to investigate the death of her brother-in-law. The book takes place here and you will definitely recognize locations from the East Cobb area. I made one of the main characters in The Accidental Bestseller from here, too. In my latest book, Ten Beach Road, three women wake up to find that all their money and their financial adviser (in a ponzi scheme inspired by the Bernie Madoff scandal) have disappeared and all they have left is a ramshackle beachfront home that they co-own. The women work together to restore the historic beach house. When I created the character whose life falls apart first in this book, I chose the Walton area as her home.”
Are you working on anything right now? “I was working on a new novel when my publisher asked me to put it aside and write a sequel to Ten Beach Road because the book has done so well. So, I am writing more about Avery, Madeline and Nicole. There will be another house involved, but it will be set on Miami’s South Beach. I just got back from a research trip to Miami.” Visit Wendy’s website to read more about her seven works of women’s fiction at www.authorwendywax.com. Locally, Wendy’s books can be found at the Bookmiser, 3822 Roswell Road close to East Side Elementary School. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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AroundAbout Walton Featured Yard of the Month Featured Yard: Gail and Steve Shurbutt This month, Gail and Steve Shurbutt, who live in the Baldwin Farms subdivision, submitted their yard for our feature. The Shurbutts built their home 23 years ago and recently installed all new flowering plants and shrubs in their front yard with the help of landscaper Marsha Yeager. Even though our summer has been extremely hot and dry, the Shurbutts’ new plants are thriving, and the amount of their water bill explains how this is possible. Gail said, “I love the cutting garden and have enjoyed the pleasure of watching the plants grow and bloom, as well as cutting the flowers and placing them in our home for continued enjoyment.” The Shurbutts enjoy working and maintaining their beautiful new yard. They hope their neighbors are enjoying it too. Gail and Steve have three sons, Andrew, Jonathan and Michael, who grew up here and graduated from Walton High School. Gail and Steve love living here with all the benefits of our community.
Wanted: Beautiful yards!
Each month, we will feature local yards, submitted by you, our readers. If you have a yard, or know someone else with a beautiful yard, that showcases a green thumb and landscape prowess, send us a photo and it could be featured in next month’s AroundAbout Walton! All featured yards will receive a yard sign stating “AroundAbout Walton Featured Yard.” Please submit your photos to lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com by September 20 for our October issue.
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Yours, Mine and Ours…. Tales From the Blender! Feathered Friends by Becky M. Smith
Becky is the busy mom of a blended tribe of six kids ranging from high school, middle school, elementary school and an active toddler. She can be contacted at bsmith0808@yahoo. com.
For the past several years, my kids have been begging for a new dog. As much as I missed my 14-year-old lab, Vegas, I was not eager to take on the responsibility of yet another mouth to feed, not to mention the extra set of feet to trip over. My husband Jerry wasn’t too thrilled about something else that would pull my attention away from what little free time we have together. We are fortunate that our home sits on a small tranquil lake here in our large East Cobb neighborhood, where we can enjoy the wild ducks, herons, turtles and everyone else’s dogs as they traverse the path that intersects our backyard and the bank of the lake. Two of the wild mallards became very friendly with my toddler Creed, and we
became somewhat attached to this “odd couple,” so much that we named them Oscar and Felix. Creed’s first word was actually “quack.” Tragically, Oscar was hit by a car early this summer while crossing a neighboring street. My children and I were heartbroken! In a vulnerable moment, I decided to check out Craigslist for a new duck. I just couldn’t bear to see Felix so lonely. Before I knew what I was doing, I continued on page 51
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Friends Unite in Fight Against Breast Cancer A few days after participating in a 5K walk in Washington, D.C., longtime community resident Jenni McKeen was home talking with her friend Anita O’Reilly. Anita and Jenni had participated in a breast cancer 5K walk in 2010 with a group of ladies. Jenni, a breast cancer survivor, said to Anita, “Do you know what I’ve been thinking?” and Anita responded, “You want to walk in the 3-day breast cancer walk.” That was exactly what Jenni was thinking. They asked friends if they would like to participate with them in the 2011 Susan G. Komen 3-day for the Cure 60 mile walk to be held in Atlanta on October 21 - 23. Two friends, Barbara Misel, Jenni’s friend for 30 years and Heidi Pasco wanted to join their team. The Cobb Hooter Patrol was formed. The team of Jenni McKeen, Anita O’Reilly, Barbara Misel and Heidi Pasco made the commitment to walk in the 3-day event. Each member of the team must raise $2,300 in donations to participate. The Cobb Hooter Patrol recently held a silent auction at Bradley’s Bar and Grill. They would like to thank John Capone, owner of Bradley’s, Marietta Toyota, and David Galusch for their generous help and donations for the auction. They also held another fundraising event at Olivia Morgan — Antiques, Fine Furnishings and Gifts, where the ladies sold items such as purses or home décor. Olivia Morgan’s owner donated 20 percent of the
Cobb Hooter Patrol (left to right): Jenni McKeen, Anita O’Reilly and Barbara Misel. Not pictured: Heidi Pasco
sales from the Christmas Gallery for the day. The team members have made significant progress towards their donation goal and continue to accept donations at www.the3day.org. Once you are at the website, search by team name, Cobb Hooter Patrol. Then click on the team name and you will get to the team member list. Between these four women, they know 28 people personally touched by breast cancer. The shirts that the team will wear on the walk list these twenty-eight names. They will walk 20 miles per day for three days and will camp out in tents over night. The Cobb Hooter Patrol started physically training for the walk in March. All of these ladies live in our community and hope to help others near and far.
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Technology Got Your Tongue?
including marketing officers.
by Mary-Kathryn Boler
All customers are not alike. Depending on your customers’ buying behavior and comfort with technology, abandoning more traditional marketing tools may result in losing large segments of your market. It is best to meet your client where he/she is.
Parents worry social media is ruining our children’s ability to effectively communicate in writing and faceto-face. Should we have the same concerns about our business communication skills? Online communications have several significant benefits, such as low cost, ease of use, and real-time Mary-Kathryn Boler responsiveness. Social media use is is the owner of Catapult Strategic growing exponentially. According to Consulting, LLC (www. eMarketer, an online market research CatapultStrategies. firm, 72.5 percent of US households com), located in the Walton area. Her proven are Internet users and most use social approach to creating media. The website socialmediatoday. business strategies com estimates that each minute and action plans has 695,000 status updates, 79,364 wall helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their posts and 510,040 comments are businesses faster and published on Facebook. Roughly 35 more profitabilty than percent of all small businesses use they thought possible. social media for marketing. Generation C — the first generation to be born after widespread adoption of the Internet — is connected, computerized and clicking. The business news website MarketWatch estimates Generation C’s spending power to be over $200 billion annually. Invesp, a creator of e-commerce websites projects that online purchases in the US will total $197 billion in 2011, and this figure is expected to grow by 10 percent annually. Predictably, marketing experts recommend using web pages, Facebook pages, LinkedIn profiles, Twitter accounts, and more to market our businesses. Entrepreneurs would be foolish to forego the tremendous opportunities technology offers.
Market research shows customers want to build relationships with their vendors, but social media engagement has limits. Employees may be in the best position to develop client relationships and close potential sales, and investing in personnel may be just as or more effective than investing in online technology. Make a point of speaking to your existing and potential customers and ask for feedback during a sale. Other personal ways to reach out to clients include surveys, focus groups, customer advisory boards, seminars and workshops and appreciation programs. You can host events at your place of business, at the library or in a local restaurant. Make the activities personal to your business, but they need not be complicated or expensive. The vast majority of businesses sell to local customers in a narrowly defined market such as the Walton community. The Internet is not required to reach these clients — they are your neighbors. You can find them at schools, on playing fields, in community groups, in volunteer associations, and in religious organizations. Step away from your computer and be the face, not just the text, of your company.
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...spending too much time at the computer and not enough talking to our clients may hurt marketing efforts.
But technology is a component of, not a replacement for, a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to reach your potential customers. Technology alone can’t define your target market or frame your message. In fact, spending too much time at the computer and not enough talking to our clients may hurt marketing efforts.
Do your business communication skills need a boost? Try practicing your speaking and listening skills at a local networking or service group, such as the East Cobb Business Association, Civitans or Toastmasters. AroundAbout Walton publishes a list of local business and community organizations in the magazine each month, and the list is available on its website.
Understanding customer needs and buying behavior comes by engaging potential clients in dialog. To do so requires knowing what questions to ask, how to probe for important details, and how to package the information once you have it. Speaking, listening and leading remain critical skills for all executives,
Technology has substantial benefits, but it cannot replace personal relationships and face-to-face communication. Ideal business sales and marketing efforts employ a wide range of tools to reach clients. Just don’t let your communication skills get rusty. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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How’s My Driving? by Barbara Berger
Barbara is a graduate of Cornell University and a member of the Bar Association of Georgia. She and her husband moved to East Cobb in 1988 to raise their family. After 14 years of being “Chauffer Mom,” Barbara returned to work at the Office of the Solicitor General in 2004.
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I am a homeowner in the Walton community. I also happen to be a Traffic Court Prosecutor. I constantly hear, “It wasn’t me” or “I would never do it” in court from other East Cobb neighbors. Ironically, one of the things people claim they never do is run a stop sign in their neighborhood. I happen to be sitting in my car at the bottom of my driveway where I had a clear view of the stop sign in my neighborhood and decided to watch the stop sign and see what happens for the next 20 cars. With school back in session, I wanted to know, are the streets safe for the kids? My kids are grown, but aren’t all the kids of Walton our kids? Out of 20 cars, only 1 stopped. I’m not sure that particular pick-up truck belonged to the neighborhood. The rest? Nice, expensive cars, none of which should have been on the road based on their performance at the
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stop sign, let alone where children could be walking or playing. Some sped up impressively to slam on the brakes where the street dead-ends into the main road in less than a quarter of a mile. Again, I hear echoes of, “No way does my car go that fast on a secondary road!” One car swerved so badly in the intersection with no one else there, it was scary. Most did the “California roll,” which is failure to come to a complete stop at a red light or stop sign; others were elderly going slow, two were pick-up trucks that looked out of place in the neighborhood so I sat there until they left. I had an idea. I will go out with a video camera and tape for an hour at the neighborhood stop sign. So when the next “It wasn’t me…” comes in, I am going to show them what a neighborhood of “It wasn’t me’s…” looks like. In case you are unfamiliar with the law, failure to stop at a stop sign is a two-part offense. The first part, we all know, stop. Really stop. Do not roll. If there is no line, a driver needs to stop before entering the crosswalk on the nearside of the intersection. If a crosswalk is not present, the driver needs to stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic in the intersecting roadway before entering it. The second part is that the driver has a continuing duty to yield the right of way through the intersection. continued on page 51
The Test by Kara Kiefer
Kara Kiefer is the Executive Editor of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. She lives in southwest Cherokee with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.
It’s understandable that parents of children near their teenage years face this stage with a healthy amount of fear — you wouldn’t be normal if you didn’t. Your child changes, and so does the relationship you have with your child. The transition from childhood to adulthood isn’t easy on anyone.
Quicker than you can imagine, those teenagers turn into juniors and seniors in high school, graduating and moving on to the next phase of their lives. I think a common question parents ask themselves as they near the empty nest phase is, “What now?” Sometimes, parents even look at each other and wonder, “And who are you again?” These questions are fairly common because raising children can be all consuming.
couple, there’s also a little bit of the fear of, “And who are you again?” So when my youngest was invited to spend a week in Colorado with his grandparents and my other son had plans to go to Orlando to see the final space shuttle launch, we found ourselves with a child-free week. “What now?” The beach was the answer and also a Pre-Test for our child-free years. This would be the first time we have spent seven days alone since our children were born. Would we bicker? Would we have anything to talk about other than the kids? We headed to the Gulf Coast for the Fourth of July week, along with what seemed to be a million other people. After a six-hour drive, some through torrential rain, we were within minutes of finding our condo when the back passenger side of our car continued on page 50
My husband and I are close to becoming empty nesters. I’ve already asked “What now?” since my children don’t need me as much. And while we’ve tried hard to maintain a life as a AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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Change of Scenery
Everyone needs a change of scenery every now and then. Each month, we will feature unusual places to visit, including museums, family friendly activities and dining. If you have any suggestions, please email lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com.
North Georgia State Fair What do live music, farm animals, cotton candy, local entertainment and blue ribbon competitions all have in common? You can find all of that and more at the annual North Georgia State Fair. The Fair will be held September 22 – October 2 at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta, and is the largest fair in the metro Atlanta area. New attractions this year include Kachunga and the Alligator Show, Hypnotist Tammy Harris Barton, and the Keith King Bike, Stunt Show. Popular returning attractions include K-9’s in Flight, Oscar the Robot, Brian Ruth the Master of the Chainsaw, Wit Carson’s Petting Zoo and Pony Rides and the Cobb EMC Local Entertainment Stage. And speaking of entertainment, there will be appearances by some great country and contemporary Christian artists including Josh Kelley (September 24), Chris Young (September 28) and Mark Wills (October 1). All concerts are free with fair admission. Hours: Mondays – Thursdays 4 – 11 p.m. Fridays 4 p.m. – midnight Saturdays 10 a.m. – midnight Sundays 12:30 – 10 p.m. Tickets: Adults $5 Students (7-18) $2 Children (6 and under) Free Discount tickets available at all metro Atlanta Walgreen’s through September 24. www.northgeorgiastatefair.com 28
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Laughter — The Best Medicine for Seniors and Caregivers by Dawn Reed
Dawn Reed is the CEO of Aloha To Senior Solutions and Founder and President of Aloha To Aging, Inc. She is also a certified laughter yoga leader. To contact her or learn more call (678) 777-7241 or visit www.alohatoseniors. com.
How often do you laugh in a day? I hope your answer was too many times to count. Thankfully, I have learned to take the opportunity to laugh daily with those I interact with, especially seniors and their caregivers. Many times, I see seniors and caregivers who often do not feel they have a reason to laugh, or “permission” to laugh. Their world has become one filled with medications, doctor’s visits and changes they weren’t ready for. Unfortunately there often is a rise in social isolation and loneliness as we age or find ourselves in a caregiver role. Therefore, those dealing with aging issues could especially benefit from laughter as it has been clinically proven to boost endorphins — “feel good hormones” and reduce depression and anxiety. I am blessed to be involved with a program, “Aloha Day Club” where twice a
week, I witness people from ages 50 to 96 years old engage in laughter throughout the day. We say if you haven’t laughed at least five times, we haven’t done our job. How do we all laugh so much? Easy, first, we learn to laugh at ourselves, in addition we tell jokes, share stories and tease in a positive manner. We engage in therapeutic laughter. Therapeutic laughter is based on the premise that we do not need a reason to laugh to get the incredible health and social benefits it provides. It can be done as a fitness activity or a social bonding activity. Laughter Yoga™ is a group activity that promotes therapeutic laughter that consists of mild, aerobic laughter exercise and deep breathing with a sense of humor. Medical research has shown that people laugh less and less as they age, and a physician developed continued on page 51
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Your Life, Your Way… You’re in Charge In the most recent U.S. Census, the population of citizens age 65 and older was 37.8 million – that’s more than one in eight of every American. You are important, and Parc at Piedmont — East Cobb is positioned to support you. This is the time in your life when you really understand and rediscover what is important in your life. For many, retirement is a time to enjoy forgotten hobbies or start new ones, travel, reconnect with friends and enjoy grandchildren. True with retirement, as all throughout your life, there are challenges. Moving to a senior living community is oftentimes the best solution. Your residence in a senior living community should be an extension of your previous home, with additional benefits and no worries of home ownership. Parc at Piedmont is aesthetically beautiful, warm and comfortable. It provides a wide variety of interesting activities and a variety of care options handling the specific needs of each resident with a staff that is professional, friendly and approachable. Parc at Piedmont is an exceptional gated senior living community serving independent seniors as well as those who need additional assistance.
THE PARC DIFFERENCE As you enter Parc at Piedmont — East Cobb, you are immediately struck by the elegant entrance foyer leading to the grand piano under a magnificent stained-glass skylight imported from Austria. Beyond the spiral staircase, you enter the beautifullyappointed dining room that looks out onto the inviting courtyard. Common areas include a library, a reading room with a cozy fireplace, elegant dining room service with exceptional cuisine, an aerobics and fitness area, a theatre-style media center and a heated three-lane, lap pool. Additional amenities and services include on-site hair salon, private garages and storage, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and specialized in-room services. Resident Frank Deaver said, “One of the greatest things about living at a Parc community is the dining experience. To be able 30
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to walk into a room and enjoy a meal with friends while being served by friendly staff really is special.” In its 10th year serving East Cobb seniors and their families, Parc at Piedmont has always taken pride in ensuring that each resident feels important and that each need is thoughtfully attended to. Parc at Piedmont is a hospitality based community with a dedicated staff determined to enrich its residents’ daily lives. A sense of community, with the individual needs of the residents as a priority, is the goal of each staff member. Parc at Piedmont provides seniors with an exceptional lifestyle at an economic value. Spacious studio, one and two bedroom floor plans are available and include amenities such as individual washer and dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator, individually controlled energy efficient heat and air conditioning, private patios or balconies, 9-ft. ceilings with crown molding, 24-hour emergency call and more.
PARC ACTIVITIES It is important to remain active, both mentally and physically. Parc at Piedmont offers stimulating programs, both on and off the property with regularly scheduled transportation. With four to seven activities offered per day, residents have the opportunity to be as active as they want. Whether it’s joining a bridge club or an art class, participating in water aerobics or Tai Chi, enjoying weekly social hour with entertainment or ice cream socials, there is something for everyone. Cultural excursions include trips to the High Museum, The Atlanta Symphony, the Fox Theater, and weekly day trips to name a few. Resident Arthur Chase said, “In a period of a month, I’ve been to the Aquarium, the High Museum and a show at The Fox. There are so many things available that you can’t do if you were on your own.” Also, some of the special offerings at Parc at Piedmont are the extending educational opportunities such as brain fitness, current events, just to name a few. Resident Doris Samples said, “I think you should move into a place like this when you are still active, while you can still take part in everything and that makes you part of the community.”
ParcCare For some residents, additional assistance may be needed. ParcCare will fulfill that need. ParcCare offers various programs: A La Carte, Shared Services, One-on-One, and Live-In assistance. The programs are designed and tailored to the individual needs of the resident, allowing them to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. ParcCare can be used on a temporary basis such as after surgery, illness, or on an ongoing basis for medication reminders, personal transportation, or assisting with daily needs such as additional housekeeping or meal preparation. Whatever the need is, ParcCare is there and is available to fulfill that need.
Parc Assisted Living Although Parc at Piedmont has traditionally been a full-service independent living community, in response to the requests of our residents, their families, and the senior community, a new Assisted Living option recently has been added. Residents who require the services assisted living provides can now enjoy those services at Parc at Piedmont. Residents who require Assisted Living have their own beautifully-appointed wing. The apartment homes are amazingly spacious and beautifully designed. With the addition of the Assisted Living option, residents can comfortably transition from independent to assisted living, without leaving the community. Resident Helen Grabarz said it best; “I would advise anyone to not be alone. It’s not worth it when you have surroundings like this and everyone is your friend. It’s great!”
Visit Parc at Piedmont — East Cobb today for a personal presentation and tour. The staff and community are waiting to welcome you! Please visit our website at www.parcatpiedmont.com
Parc at Piedmont — East Cobb 999 Hood Road Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 565-8828 (at the intersection of East Piedmont & Roswell Road — Hwy 120)
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A Mission of Mercy by Dr. Cristi Cheek, DMD
Dr. Cristi Cheek, D.M.D., is the owner of Cristi Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C., Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in the Walton community. Dr. Cheek is also a member of the AroundAbout Walton Community Board. You may contact her at (770) 993-3775 or visit www.cheekdental.com.
A few weeks ago, our community experienced a tremendous outpouring of love and compassion that affected thousands of people. Working in the affluent area of East Cobb, it is not often that I see severe, rampant dental decay in my dental practice. Oral hygiene awareness and prevention of dental disease seems to be fairly important to my patients. However, there are many people living among us who do not have the same dental awareness or finances to prevent and treat their diseases.
The first Georgia Mission of Mercy was held at the First Baptist Church of Woodstock on Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2011. More than 1,500 volunteers, including licensed Georgia dentists, hygienists, dental office employees and caring community members, signed up to offer dental education, exams and treatment to low or no-income Georgians who
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cannot pay for care. I was amazed at what the Georgia Dental Association and partnering companies were able to put together so quickly. The inside of the church was unrecognizable after more than 100 dental chairs, several panoramic x-ray units, a dental laboratory, and a huge sterilization center were set up in the building. Doors opened at 5 a.m. both days, and patients were seen on a first-come-first-served basis. We had no idea how many people would show up seeking treatment.
On the first day, more than 4,000 people, many of whom had camped out overnight in the parking lot, were lined up outside the church, eager to see a dentist. I saw patients with their coolers, chairs, and small children standing in a line 20 football continued on page 54
The Many Medical Uses of BOTOX by Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna, Keith West and Michael McNeel
Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna, Keith West and Michael McNeel are all board certified plastic surgeons with Marietta Plastic Surgery, with offices in Marietta and Woodstock. As members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, they are skilled in the latest techniques and procedures in the field of plastic surgery. For a private consultation, contact www. mariettaplasticsurgery.com.
The use of BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport, both nonsurgical solutions to smooth wrinkles, is on the rise. More and more patients are seeking these minimally invasive treatments to improve their facial appearance.
These products, technically known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, are injected into targeted muscles, leading to a smoother appearance. In fact, this procedure was the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure last year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery. When performed by a trained plastic surgeon who understands the intricacies of the human
anatomy, BOTOX injections are safe, effective and provide natural-looking results. Skilled physicians know exactly where injections should be placed to achieve the most positive, longlasting results. Good plastic surgeons also know that too much BOTOX is not a good thing. Unfortunately, the likelihood of a negative outcome increases in the hands of untrained medical professionals. Patients should always seek out skilled physicians. continued on page 54 AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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Know Your Heart by WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine The field of cardiology is constantly changing and moving forward. We are just starting to replace valves (particularly the aortic valve) percutaneously (meaning through the leg, like in a cath), instead of requiring open heart surgery. There are new genetic tests that can identify certain genes that put one at risk of early myocardial infarction and others that test for response to certain drugs. Patients can also participate in a heart screening that does not require physician orders. A heart screening, also known as a CT Cardiac Calcium Score, is a fast and non-invasive CT Scan used to determine the risk of Coronary Artery Disease. Using a multislice scan, the heart screening can help cardiologists determine the participant’s level of risk for heart disease or future cardiac issues. Candidates for the heart screenings are patients age 35 or older who: • Smoke or use tobacco • Have a family history of heart disease • Have high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol • Have a weight problem/are obese • Are not physically active What are common questions that people ask about heart health? It’s very important that you KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. Everyone should know his/her blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and body mass index (and Hgb A1C if they are diabetic). People should talk to their doctors about these numbers and about other things that put them at risk for heart disease, including a history of smoking and a family history of coronary artery disease. Why is it so important to pay attention to your heart’s health? Cardiovascular disease is one of only a few disease processes that we know can be prevented. Many other diseases concentrate on early detection but not necessarily prevention. Heart disease can be prevented in many cases, so it is key to know how to do it. What is the difference between HDL and LDL? • HDL = good cholesterol. Basically, it takes fat out of the walls of your blood vessels and gets rid of it. • LDL = bad cholesterol, which deposits in the walls of blood vessels to cause atherosclerosis. 34
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Can dark chocolate and red wine benefit heart health? There is good evidence that both have beneficial cardiac effects. Alcohol (not just red wine) increases your HDL (good cholesterol). Dark chocolate and red wine have antioxidants that appear to be beneficial from a cardiac perspective. Of course, the key is everything in moderation. Most of the studies that have shown benefit with chocolate include only a very small amount (about the equivalent of one square of a chocolate bar per day). Recommendations are for no more than one glass of wine per day for women (two for men). Are vegetarian diets more heart healthy? Vegetarian diets tend to be lower on overall fat and especially animal fats, which are more typically saturated fats (the ones that tend to be less “heart healthy”). However, many fish are packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats (especially salmon). What is the cost difference between prevention and treatment? It is clearly much less expensive to prevent heart disease than treat it after it has already occurred. Many of the things that can be done to prevent heart disease are actually free or relatively inexpensive (eating fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise, not smoking, etc.). Treating an already diseased heart can be very costly and some treatments include medication, cardiac catheterizations, stents, angioplasties and echocardiograms. Does sex, race, or age play a factor in developing heart disease? Despite a common misconception, deaths from cardiovascular disease are more common in women than men. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of both men and women, but it claims the lives of nearly 500,000 women per year. The frequency of cardiovascular disease definitely increases with age. African-Americans are at higher risk than are Caucasian patients, and African-American women die much more frequently after heart attacks than African-American men and Caucasian men and women. What impact does smoking have on heart health? Smoking is horrible for heart health. After the first puff of a cigarette, the lining of the blood vessels become irritated and inflamed. This inflammation can last 45 minutes to an hour. Chronic inflammation of the blood vessels leads to much more rapid atherosclerosis. Smoking also makes it much more likely that if someone has atherosclerotic plaque, it will rupture, form a blood clot and cause a heart attack.
Shouldering the Load: Rotator Cuff Tears by Dr. Ryan Chen More than one million people annually see their doctor for a rotator cuff (RTC) problem. Rotator cuff tears are very common over the age of 40 and over one-fourth of patients over 65 have a RTC tear. RTC tears will only become more common as our population ages.
Dr. Ryan Chen is a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist at Resurgens Orthopaedics. He was voted a “2011 Top Doc in Sports Medicine� for the Atlanta area by Lifestyles magazine. He is an avid runner and volunteers his time as a team doctor for two local high schools.
What is the rotator cuff and what does it do? The RTC consists of four
needs an MRI. An MRI may be ordered after a major shoulder injury or for persistent symptoms after a trial of nonsurgical treatment.
What are some nonsurgical ways to treat my RTC tear?
Common treatments include rest, activity modification, antiinflammatory medication, physical therapy or an injection.
Do RTC tears heal on their own? Most full-thickness RTC tears do not heal on their own. However, pain and symptoms from a RTC tear can improve without actual healing. In fact, there are many people who have a tear but no pain. These are called asymptomatic tears and are very common in the elderly. If I have a tear in my right shoulder, what are the
tendons that dynamically stabilize the shoulder joint and help you to raise your arm.
I was diagnosed with a RTC tear but never injured my shoulder. How is that possible? Most RTC tears do
not result from trauma. Fewer than 10 percent of tears occur from an acute injury. Most RTC tears result from degeneration of the tendon with age and repetitive overuse.
What are symptoms of a RTC tear? Shoulder pain with overhead activities and/or weakness. Pain can be most severe at night and can interrupt your sleep. My shoulder hurts. Do I need an MRI? Magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) is the most accurate imaging study to detect a RTC tear. However, not everyone with shoulder pain
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graduate students who are gaining hands-on work experience. The clinic serves an expanded role to all student athletes who require prescribed physical treatments. For $25 a year, a student can visit the clinic during his or her lunch hour for treatments such as ice, heat, ultrasound, electric stimulation, whirlpool or physical therapy requiring weights, treadmill or other equipment. The reasonable fee is made possible thanks to private funding and a generous donation from Northside Hospital. If Amy is unable to help an athlete and a doctor is needed, she will send the student to either Dr. McLeod or his partner, Dr. Tim Micek of Atlanta Orthopaedic Specialists (AOS).
A Tribute to Dr. Hugh McLeod III
Recently, the clinic’s equipment began to show signs of wear and tear and needed to be replaced. In honor of Dr.
In 1982, Dr. Hugh McLeod moved to the Walton School District. Being an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. McLeod knew his talents could benefit the Walton High School (WHS) football program, and he volunteered to be the team doctor. As the team doctor, Dr. McLeod saw and treated a lot of football injuries. As a result of these experiences, Dr. McLeod, along with a legion of volunteers, created a sports medicine program at Walton whose purpose would be to not only immediately treat injuries, which would lessen rehabilitation time, but to establish injury prevention measures. Dr. McLeod’s goal was to put the health of the student athlete first which meant no unnecessary risks were taken by an athlete and doctor’s recommendations were always followed. The program was staffed by a certified athletic trainer and student volunteers. The immediate care capacity encouraged the football players to report problems or injuries earlier and by addressing their needs quickly, less or no physical therapy was required to get the athlete back on the playing field. Eventually, a physical clinic was built as an extension building off the Walton gymnasium, convenient to Raider field, practice fields and locker rooms. The program proved to be quite successful, and today, all student athletes at WHS can take advantage of this program. Currently, the clinic is staffed by WHS teacher and certified athletic trainer Amy Morris, student volunteers and 36
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Left to right: Amy Morris, Athletic Director Christian Suttle and student preparing for practice.
McLeod and to celebrate his birthday, his wife Leslie and daughter Lauren started a bank account that would be used to replace and improve the equipment and facility and to keep alive what Hugh had started so many years ago. Additionally, the McLeod’s, who had a long history with Northside Hospital, requested the hospital’s help. Northside agreed to help over the next few years as a way to thank Dr. McLeod for all the help and endless hours he gave to Walton and the sports medicine program. The clinic was renamed the Hugh C. McLeod III M.D. Wellness Center and Athletic Complex as a tribute to Dr. McLeod and his longtime contributions and support to Walton and to AOS for their continued support of Walton and WHS Junior Varsity football team its student athletes. “Northside members using one of two new cooling Hospital is committed to ‘giving stations. back’ to the communities we serve,” said Russ Davis, director of Marketing and Public Drs. McLeod and Micek for their Relations for the Northside countless hours of volunteerism Hospital health care system. and support for Walton’s “The opportunity to help the athletics program.” Principal student athletes and assist the Judy McNeill thanked Northside faculty at Walton by supporting and said, “Without the support the Hugh C. McLeod, III, M.D. and understanding of Northside Wellness Center and Sports Hospital, we could not offer all of Complex seemed like a natural Trainer Amy Morris treats two students at once with state-of-theour students the health benefits fit for us. We are delighted about art equipment. that we presently are able to the enhancements being made to offer.” the Center and we wish to thank Through the generosity of Northside Hospital, the Wellness Center has been able to replace worn out equipment with state-of-the-art and portable equipment. This past season, the WHS Boys Lacrosse and Boys Varsity Soccer teams both won State Championships, and both coaches attribute part of the teams’ success to the new health equipment and the availability of preventative and rehabilitative measures. Vivian Baldwin, president of the Walton Facilities Foundation for more than 22 years said, “We are so fortunate to have Hugh and Leslie involved with Walton High School and the community. They have made a huge difference in making Walton a leader in having a wellness center.” Hugh and Leslie McLeod are passionate about Walton High School. The McLeods stress the importance of being involved in your children’s education. All kinds of additional opportunities are made available at WHS thanks to parental involvement in the school.
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Back To School
Vivian Rohan on her first day of Kindergarten at Eastside Christian School with Mrs. Adkins.
Davis Cheek, first grade and Walker Cheek, kindergarten.
Emily Haden, fifth grade and Will Haden, kindergarten, off to school at Timber Ridge Elementary.
Haven George, fifth grade and Raleigh George, third grade, back to school at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy.
Walton High School kids arriving on the first day of school. Mac and Paige Brown back to school at Dodgen Middle School.
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Walton High School seniors’ cars line the streets of the area subdivisions.
River Forest kids heading to Dickerson Middle School. Left to right: Ethan Hoffmann, Jack Forestner, Camden Lysaght, Kris Kollias, Elise Hoffmann, and Katherine Siewert.
Walton High School kids getting off the bus on the first day of school.
Walton High School seniors dressed in traditional first day of school attire at breakfast hosted by their parents at the Patels’ home. Left to right: Kayla Patel, Katherine Boda, Julia Whitten, Laura McLeod, Kelly Flanagan, Macy Osman, Hannah Kraar, Caroline Carter, Krissy Stafford and Kerry Page.
Walton High School seniors in traditional first day of school attire at breakfast held by Sue and Bob Holz. Front row (left to right): Rachael DePriest, Emily Moller, Ally Love, Nina Decristofano, Elizabeth Forestner, Hailey Jones, Emma Farrow, Katelyn Metcalf and Vicky Farrow. Back Row: Lauren Ness, Ciara Crank, Ashley Kramlich, Charlotte Holz, Charlotte Mason, Lindsey Carbo, Erica Peretz and Cori Finglass. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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walton High school fine arts The Walton High School (WHS) Fine Arts Department includes band, chorus, orchestra, and visual arts education programs. Mike Back, WHS Director of Bands, is the department chair. He has been at Walton for 27 years and said, “I am honored to a part of this Fine Arts department and to be the department chair.” There are seven faculty members in the department, two for band, two for chorus, two for orchestra and one for art. Out of the 2,620 students at WHS this year, 950 participate in Fine Art department classes daily.
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Jeff Pollock is the Assistant Band Director and together with Mike they teach 240 band students. Jeff is in his 12th year at WHS. This year, the band program has a marching band, four concert bands and two jazz bands. Mike said that one of the things that he enjoys the most about being a part of the Fine Arts Department is that he gets to work with students for all four years that they attend Walton and to see what they accomplish over that time is simply amazing. There are opportunities for leadership in such large groups, opportunities to work as a team, and the chance to learn if one does poorly in this situation, all are affected.
The Choral Director for Walton High School is Dr. Jana Williams, and this is her ninth year at the school. Jana said, “The chorus room is the happiest place on earth. We give Disney a run for their money.” Elizabeth Stuk, a Walton Chorus Alumni, is the assistant director. They have 240 student singers in seven choirs. Jana stated, “We believe and studies have shown that participating in music education correlates to higher test scores, grades and attendance rates.”
The WHS Marching Band will perform at all Varsity football games. Members of this band including 22 members of the Color Guard who all make a serious commitment of time outside of school to participate in the program including summer band camp. They work all season to perfect one show to use at the marching band competitions that they attend. One of these competitions, Bands of America, has both regional and national levels. The Marching Band has been a finalist many times at the regional level and in 2006, finished as a semi-finalist at the Grand National Championship in Indiana. Over Thanksgiving break, the Marching Band will march in the Waikiki Holiday Parade in Hawaii for the second time. In the past, the band has performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the Tournament of Roses Parade in California. 40
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Recently, the Walton Chorus sang the National Anthem at the Atlanta Braves baseball game. For the fourth year, Walton Choirs will perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra along with Lassiter High School Choir members. The Cammerata and A Cappella Choirs from Walton will participate in shows on December 16 and 17, 2011. The Tour Choir is made up of 60 performers who are all upper classmen. They will be singing in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, a Parisian high school and the American Cemetery in Normandy, France over the Thanksgiving break. In past years, Walton choirs have been invited to perform at the Basilica of St. Peter’s at the Vatican in Italy, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Carnegie Hall in New York City, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and three times to the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Convention.
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Dr. Perry Holbrook is the Director of the Orchestra program, and this is his 11th year at WHS. His assistant director, Sara Duncan, a Walton graduate of 2003 is starting her second year. Perry, said that even when Sara was a student here, that she helped teach the other students. When WHS opened in 1975, there were only four string students. In 2010, there were 260 string students who made up six orchestras. Perry is proud to say, “No matter what level string player, there is a spot for you in the Walton Orchestra where you will be challenged. Judy McNeill (principal of WHS) has a vision for all kids to have a special place in Walton. She has been extremely supportive of the fine art programs.”
Kathleen Sneed is the visual arts teacher. A 1999 graduate of WHS, she is the sixth of seven kids in her family that all attended Walton. She teaches 6 classes of 35 students per day, and her classes are in high demand. Kathleen submits artwork by her students to competitions as often as possible. She said, “Sometimes I get a little frazzled doing all the submissions, but it is definitely worth it.” Her students have had their artwork on display at the High Museum of Art in the Greene Family Wing, in the Rich Auditorium of the Woodruff Arts Center, at the Concourse Corporate Center V and VI (known here as the “King and Queen” buildings), and at Piedmont Park.
Over the summer, most orchestra students attend camp. This tradition started back in 1975 when the band director took the four string students to summer band camp. As the orchestra program grew, it became necessary to have separate camps. A positive side effect from attending camp besides the intense music study, is that the freshmen come into school with new friends. The WHS Orchestra has been invited to perform at the GMEA Convention in Savannah for the eighth time in January. After the Chamber and Philharmonia Orchestras perform for the convention, all six Orchestras’ members will continue to Florida to perform on board a cruise to the Bahamas. Walton’s Orchestra has earned the honor of being selected to perform at the American String Teachers Association Convention in Atlanta in March. Dr. Holbrook also is teaching Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory, a new course this year.
Kathleen has had students win awards for their artwork in the PTA Reflections program, the Scholastic Art Competition, the “Plains, Peanuts and a President Postcard Contest” and others. Kathleen is the faculty sponsor for the National Art Honor Society (NAHS). There are 34 members in the NAHS at Walton who have been invited to join based on a number of requirements. They will host four art shows during the year. For the third consecutive year, the Visual Arts students and WHS Orchestras will be collaborating to present an evening of music and art.
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The Walton High School Marching Band The WHS Marching Band recently invited family, friends and sponsors of their fundraiser, The Taste of East Cobb, to attend their dress rehearsal of this season’s half-time show. They will perform this show at football games and in marching band competitions this year. Invited guests were treated to an ice cream social before the performance.
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Raider Rugby Football Club by Barbara Donnelly Lane
Barbara Donnelly Lane is the RRFC secretary. She’s secretly in love with England’s rugby fly-half Jonny Wilkinson, but don’t tell her husband. Her son Drew is a senior at Walton.
When most people hear the word “rugby,” they think about large, bruised men in striped socks singing songs at a pub after a bone-crushing match. They do not think about rugby as the father of American football or imagine that rugby is one of the fastest growing youth sports in our country. They certainly do not know the United States will proudly be defending two consecutive gold medals in rugby when the sport is reintroduced to competition at the 2016 Olympic games! More important, however, is the fact that many in our community are unaware that Walton High School has an active boys’ rugby team, which competes with other area high schools such as Pope and Lassiter. Established
in 2006 at the urging of a small handful of Walton students who had simply fallen in love with the game, the Raider Rugby Football Club (RRFC) has earned the title of Georgia Rugby Football Single High School State Champions in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Kennesaw Openside-Flanker, Drew Lane Mountain took the trophy in 2011, but Walton will field another strong team in 2012.
Several RRFC boys have left the Walton program to play college rugby with athletic scholarships. Many have continued to participate in various intramural or club programs. Having already represented his country in Canada, 2011 Walton graduate and Raider Rugby fly-half Zach Miller spent a large portion of his summer with the U.S. Under-18 team on tour in South Africa! Teenagers playing rugby today will become the Olympic athletes of tomorrow. Regardless of how far they take their rugby careers, RRFC players benefit from the discipline and camaraderie involved with participating in a high school team sport. Such athletic pursuits promote valuable lessons about working in a group,
Walton (in blue) in scrum.
maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and pursuing big goals. Crossover athletes also benefit from rugby. Recalling the UGA all-conference linebacker Richard Tardits, Vince Dooley said, “All those things (which Tardits) learned in rugby — mobility, running, reaction, and tackling — can help develop a young athlete.” Additionally, RRFC offers small scholarships to senior players to recognize academic accomplishments as well as athletic ability at a very challenging high school. Some of our players have graduated in the top ten percent of their class. Rugby has never been a one-size-fits-all sport, and RRFC needs players of different weights and shapes to field various positions for the 2011-2012 seasons. Fall practices begin on September 26 and will be focused on fitness and learning how to play the game. Crossover athletes who are involved with fall sports such as football are welcome to join Fly-half, Zach Miller (Walton in red) the team for spring only. Check the website www.raiderrugby.org for more details or come to the RRFC Parent and Player Meet and Greet on October 2 at 2 PM in Raider Stadium. All Walton students are welcome to attend. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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sports East Side 11U Tigers Win Lanier League Tournament The 11U East Side Tigers recently won the 11U AA Lanier Baseball League Tournament. The Tigers finished the tournament 5-0, with homeruns in all but one game. The championship game against the Shaw Park Legends was a close one, with the Tigers clinching the title 8-6. The Tigers, who play out of Fullers Park in Marietta, would like to thank this year’s sponsors: Onepath Systems, LLC, Johnny’s Pizza, Mellow Mushroom, Brian Benio, John Flood, Ryan Monette and Maynard Ferguson.
2010 - 2011 11U East Side Tigers. Front row (left to right): Cody Lavelle, Lawson Borden, Mike Ferguson, Zach Bellis, Joe Bucciarelli and Dylan Katz. Second row: Jake Benio, Collins Monette, Zach Schewe, Blaine McDonough, Cole Arendsen and Patrick McDonough. Back row: Coaches Robb Borden, Ryan Monette, Steve Arendsen (Head Coach), John McDonough and Mike Lavelle.
Baseball Dugout Club Hosts Golf Tournament The Field of Dreams fundraiser, hosted by Walton High School Baseball Dugout Club, will be held November 7 at the Atlanta National Golf Club in Milton. Proceeds will fund a major upgrade of the Walton Raider Mountain baseball facility. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m.; the shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Non-playing spouses, family and friends are invited to attend a reception, dinner and Silent Auction immediately following the event. Walton baseball alumni are invited to be guests at 44
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the tournament. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.waltonbaseball.org, or contact Tom Bohan at tom_bohan@homedepot.com or (678) 994-5195.
Lady Raider Named to the Georgia High School All-State Golf Team Abbey Williams, a member of the Walton Lady Raider golf team, recently was named to the 5A Georgia High School 2011 All State Team. According to Coach Rick Myrick, the freshman is the first Lady Raider in the school’s history to receive this honor. “The All State Team is chosen by the Georgia High School golf coaches. I send in the stats, scoring history and make a nomination based on character, grades, and leadership. Abbey is very deserving!” he said. Abbey has played golf since she was six, as a way to spend time with her father, Steve. Her goals include winning a state championship for Walton and playing in college. Her proud parents are Leisa and Steve Williams, who have lived in the Walton community since 1989.
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
Elementary Schools
Private Schools
East Side Elementary School 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7200 Principal: Elizabeth Mavity Mount Bethel Elementary School 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-7248 Principal: Joan Johnson Murdock Elementary School 2320 Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-5071 Principal: Cynthia Hanauer Sope Creek Elementary School 3320 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 916-7085 Principal: Martha Whalen Timber Ridge Elementary School 5000 Timber Ridge Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 642-5621 Principal: Dr. Tracie Doe
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
High School Walton High School 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-3225 Principal: Judy McNeill
School Websites: School District Website Pinnacle Picasso Meal Pay
East Cobb Christian School At East Cobb Presbyterian Church 4616 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 565-0881, www.eccs.org Grades: K — 8 Principal: Teresa Staley Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332, www.eastsidechristianschool.com Grades: K – 8 Head of School: 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
2011 — 2012 School Calendar October 24-28
School Holiday
November 8
Student Holiday
November 21-25
Thanksgiving Holiday
December 23
Student Holiday
December 26-30
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-0245, www.mtbethelchristian.org Grades: K – 8 Head of School: Jim Callis Lower School Principal: Vivian Lovett Middle School Principal: Jack Grimm
Omega Private Academy 2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 529-1717,www.Omegaprivateacademy.com Grades K – 12, Certified Teachers, SACS Accredited/GSNS Approved Director: Kathy Keeton
January 16
Shreiner Academy 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 953-1340, www.shreiner.com Grades: Toddler – 8 Director: Sarah Walker
April 2-6
Woodacres School 1772 Johnson Ferry Road , Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-1880, www.woodacresschool.org Grades: Pre-K – 8 Head of School: Judy T. Thigpen
Winter Holiday
January 2-6
Winter Holiday
January 9
Student Holiday MLK Day Holiday
February 20
Pres. Day Holiday Spring Holiday
May 24
Last Day of School
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Mt. Bethel UMC’s 2011 Habitat Road Race
The Annual Habitat Road Race will be held on October 1, sponsored by the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church (UMC). The races will be held at Mt. Bethel UMC Christian Activities Center, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, and the first race, a 5K, will begin at 8 a.m. All of the money raised from the Habitat Road Race will be used to build Mt. Bethel UMC’s 30th and 31st homes for Habitat for Humanity (HFH). Last year, there were 820 racers. The organizers hope to beat that record in 2011. Runners of all ages and levels will find a race suited for them. Before the first race, there will be a jazzercise warm-up with DJ Bill Hassell and music by the Mt. Bethel group the Kingsmen. Families, strollers, joggers and walkers are also encouraged to enter the 5K and will start behind the runners. There is a one mile race at 9 a.m. Following the mile race will be the “Habitot Trot” for ages 5 and younger. Awards will be given to the top finishers in different age groups, as well as ribbons for all who participate in the “Habitot Trot.” After the races, the activities available for racers and spectators will include refreshments, music, vendor booths, amusements and activities for the whole family, and door prizes. All registered runners will receive a Habitat Road Race t-shirt, technical t-shirts for the first 600 runners (limit 2 per family) and cotton t-shirts for the rest. For those who are not runners but who want to participate in spirit, there is a phantom runner category that earns the non-runner a t-shirt after a donation of $25 or more. To register for the race, go online to habitatroadrace.com or www. active.com. There are discounts for registering before September 29 and for families of three or more. Runners can also register in person at Big Peach Running Company at five locations, or pick up an entry form at Mt. Bethel UMC’s Church office. For more information, contact race director Ashley O’Neil at (770) 744-3652 or email her 46
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at springfield_ashley@ yahoo.com. Mt. Bethel UMC wants to say thank you for the generosity of the following sponsors: Balfour Beatty Engineering and Construction as a Blueprint Sponsor, and BB&T, Wellstar and Elite Flooring and Design as Foundation sponsors. If you have any questions about sponsorships or donations, please contact Mark Taylor at MarkAlanTaylor@gmail.com or (404) 635-6839. Construction of the new homes for HFH is already underway. Race organizer Harold Ball said that they are building on faith that the race on October 1 will raise the needed funds. In 2010, the Habitat Road Race brought in over $130,000. Mt. Bethel UMC has worked with Habitat for Humanity since the early ‘90s to address the issue of eliminating homelessness and poverty housing. Thanks to volunteer labor, donated materials and money raised through events like Mt. Bethel’s Habitat Road Race, HFH builds homes across America and the world for working families who meet the pre-determined qualifications. Future homeowners, or “partners” as HFH refers to them, must invest “sweat equity” of 100 hours of labor working on their own home as well as 100 hours working on another Habitat house for a different family. HFH has developed a course called “Living Smart” that each homeowner must take and pass. This course teaches the homeowner about managing their finances and how to maintain their new home. The new home is not free. The partners make a down payment and then monthly mortgage payments. The mortgage is both a zero interest and zero profit loan. The monthly payments are used to build more Habitat homes. Help the Walton community continue to reach out to help others realize the dream of owning a home by participating in Mt. Bethel UMC’s 2011 Habitat Road Race.
Corporate Integrity by Bryant Wright …he who walks in integrity walks securely; but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9
Bryant Wright is the Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and the founder and chairman of Right from the Heart Ministries. He currently serves as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He can be reached at (770) 9736561 ext. 2962.
Enron was once the darling of Wall Street. In early 2000, it was the seventh largest Fortune 500 company and the sixth largest energy company in the world. And then, in just a little more than eighteen months, Enron was bankrupt. It was perhaps the largest and swiftest fall in corporate history. What was the problem at Enron? The company, along with the support of their accountants at Arthur Anderson (another corporate giant that also collapsed), would report profits from the purchase of a company. They
wouldn’t be actual profits; however, they would be speculative or anticipated profits. Eventually, people started asking some tough questions and the corporation was exposed for false record keeping. The truth was exposed and the whole thing came crumbling down. And along the way, hundreds of thousands of innocent people’s fortunes were brought down with it. Greed and deception brought about this selfdestruction. The debacle of Enron is a reminder of how important character is, especially at the top. The world is longing for leaders of integrity — Godly men and women who are trustworthy, who keep their word, and who are dependable. What happens when leaders lack these basic character traits? Proverbs 10:9 answers clearly: “He who walks in integrity walks securely; but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.” The hundreds of thousands of employees and stockholders at Enron and Arthur Anderson will attest to that. Copyrighted material. Used by permission of Right From The Heart Ministries, Marietta, GA.
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WALTON AREA Houses of Worship Anglican
Mt. Arbor Baptist Church 2235 Morgan Road, NE, (770) 971-9339
The Church of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Road (770) 421-1928 Rector: Fr. James Danford www.ourredeemeracc.org
New Life Baptist Church 4010 Canton Road, (770) 592-6880 Pastor: Roger Brink www.thenewlife.org
Apostolic
New Providence Baptist Church 3740 Providence Road, (770) 971-3519 Pastor: Charles Whittaker www.newprovidencebc.com
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 Chattahoochee Baptist Church 375 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-2058 Pastor: Rick Shoup http://cbc.us.com Cornerstone Baptist Church 1506 Sawyer Road, (770) 422-3579 Pastor: Carl George Crossview Baptist Church 1100 Piedmont Road, (770) 973-0063 Pastor: John E. Johnson www.crossviewbaptist.org 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 Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1053 Liberty Hill Road, NE, (770) 422-1406 Pastor: Amos Williams
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Northside Primitive Baptist Church 5265 Roswell Road, (678)481-2793 Pastor: Jason Solomon www.northsidepbc.org 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
Sewell Mill Baptist Church 2550 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 971-3746 Pastor: David Watson www.sewellmill.org Shady Grove Baptist Church 1654 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 428-0216 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 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 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 Rev. Paul McCabe www.annunciationepiscopal.org 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
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4600 Pastor: Ronald Grunke www.holytrinitymarietta.org
Restoration Life Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-1481 Pastor: Ken Kessler www.lifeschoolinternational.org
Lutheran Church of Incarnation 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, (770) 971-2738 Pastor: Rev. Jerry Reynolds www.lcilutheran.org
Orthodox
Lutheran Church of Resurrection 4814 Paper Mill Road, (770) 953-3193 www.lcrmarietta.org
Methodist East Cobb United Methodist 2325 Roswell Road, (770) 971-3643 Pastor: Brian Germano www.eastcobbumc.org
St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 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
Jehovah’s Witness
Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2880 www.mtbethel.org
East Cobb Presbyterian 4616 Roswell Road, (770) 973-4114 Pastor: Richard Holmes www.ecpca.org
Jehovah’s Witness 2065 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 427-1881 Pastor: Hope Torkornoo www.watchtower.org
Mountain View United Methodist 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Pastor: Bill Burch www.mvumc.org
Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 977-2976 Pastor: Dr. Tim McConnell www.epres.org
Jewish
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-1465 Pastor: Dr. Joe Peabody www.mtzionumc.org
Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian 3605 Sandy Plains Road #240-161, (404) 786-9815 Pastor: John Fesko www.genevaopc.org
Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, (770) 973-0137 Rabbis Shalom Lewis and Paul Kerbel www.etzchaim.net
Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5271 Pastor: Jane Nugent www.powerumc.com
Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4673 Pastor: Martin Hawley www.hopepca.org
Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, (770) 973-9205 Rabbi: Stephen Lebow www.kolemeth.net
Sacred Tapestry UMC 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 605-5083 www.sacredtapestry.com
Korean
St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road, (770) 926-4961
John Knox Presbyterian Church 505 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5050 Pastor: Fritz Bogar www.johnknoxpcmarietta.org
Bethany Korean Presbyterian Multi-cultural (Korean, Brazilian and American) 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 643-1459 Pastor: Byeongho Choi www.bethanykorean.org
St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 Kurtz Road, (770) 422-1089 Pastor: Dana Overton-Garrett
Chabad of East Cobb 4450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 565-4412
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 Pastor: Carl Schneidert www.faithLCMS.org
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 North Atlanta Church
Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 998-9321 Pastor: Carrie Scott www.rtmchurch.org
Unitarian Universalist Emerson Unitarian Universalist 2799 Holly Springs Road, NE, (770) 578-1533 Pastor: Rev. Jeff Jones
United Church of Christ Pilgrimage Church UCC 3755 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-0007 Pastor: Kimberleigh Buchanan www.pilgrimageucc.org
2800 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 518-0303
Unity
Overcomers World Church
Unity North Atlanta Church
2300 Shallowford Road, (770) 924-0607 Pastors: Allison and Isaac Crawford overcomerswc.org
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The Test
that school was not in session or that the school bus was not being used by students at the time of the infraction. Consider the school to be a sanctuary, where there is a reasonable expectation that at least one student will always be found on campus during most hours of the day or over the weekend. Be sure to look through those backpacks that you took on your summer camping trip to make sure there isn’t a knife buried in the bottom of the bag. If you recently purchased a vehicle for your new senior, make sure you tear the car apart and check every nook and cranny. I have represented students on both such cases.
met with Jared and the front corner bumper of his truck. A car accident was not how I envisioned our vacation starting. Thirty minutes later, we arrived at our condo and headed to the beach to unwind as the sun was setting. We returned to the boardwalk after a short time, only to discover someone had taken my husband’s flip flops. Now, instead of finding a great local place to eat, we were heading to Walmart, stuck in Saturday night and holiday weekend traffic. Good times!
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The penalties for violating this statute will vary widely depending on the jurisdiction, the type of weapon, and the intent of the person carrying the weapon. It can range from detention and probation to jail time and expulsion from school. Take a few extra minutes now to double-check that backpack you took camping with you over the summer.
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smoker, for having an excellent insurance history and for owning smoke alarms or security systems. Some companies even offer significant discounts for new or recently replaced roofs. Ask your agent about every possible discount, especially if you’ve made some of these changes to your home or lifestyle since your last renewal. •
Scrutinize your dwelling limit. Many owners have an idea of their home’s market value, but may not be able to readily know or keep up with their home’s reconstruction cost. Your policy’s dwelling limit, or Coverage A, should track its reconstruction cost, not its current market value. What is the difference? Market value reflects location, land value, age of your home, renovations, and many other factors. Reconstruction cost equates to rebuilding your home to the same specifications as it was before the loss occurred, including similar materials and workmanship. This is heavily influenced by construction labor and material costs. Your dwelling limit is typically adjusted annually with an “inflation index,” which attempts to track the change in these costs from year to year. However, over time, your dwelling limit may not reflect an accurate reconstruction cost. Although it may be within a reasonable range, it also could be too low or too high. Ask your insurance agent or company to re-evaluate your limit every few years.
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After a rough start, I have to say, we passed The Test. We didn’t bicker. We talked about things other than the kids and had a nice, relaxing time. Now, I feel confident that when we truly become empty nesters, and I look at my husband, rather than wondering, “Who are you?” I can say, “I know you!”
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the U.S. entering another recession. The banking regulators “proposed qualified residential mortgage (QRM) rule” has gotten consumer groups, mortgage insurers, real estate professionals and a good portion of the lending industry up in arms over the rule’s 20 percent down payment requirements and other standards. A majority in Congress in both chambers are also up in arms over the proposal. What the regulators decide will be very important to the housing market. An 18 percent monthly jump in foreclosure activity helped Georgia post the nation’s third highest foreclosure activity total in July, according to a report August 11, 2011 by Realty Trac — the nation’s #1 database of pre-foreclosure, auction and REO (Real Estate Owned) Properties. In Cobb County there are 1,256 homes set for foreclosure in September; however, this is nearly 30 percent fewer than the number last September. New construction permits in Cobb County in 2011 have increased substantially over the past two years. However, in analyzing specific housing situations, it is important to clearly define your market. While the Georgia numbers and Cobb County numbers are interesting, there are many sub-markets within the county where values and trends are totally different than neighborhoods right down the street. As Walton District homeowners, we are fortunate to have invested in one of the best performing housing markets in the city. In my opinion, housing decisions should be treated as serious investment decisions; the emotional factor that has been a large part of some home buying decisions in the past should be mostly eliminated. The criteria/data that homebuyers should be looking at makes homeownership in the Walton District an attractive choice. In evaluating each individual’s specific situation, making a professional Realtor an integral part of your investment team can be an invaluable strategy.
Laughter
Feathered Friends
the yoga program with this research in mind. This is not a traditional stretch-yoga class: no special clothing, props or mats are required, and with seniors, it’s often a seated activity. It is appropriate for and can be done without strain by all ages, physical abilities, fitness levels and body types. Laughter Yoga™ classes and clubs can be found throughout Atlanta. Remember; laughter is free and such a precious gift to share with someone.
became a new mama to a pair of Swedish Ducks affectionately known as Huck and Finnley. Within a week, another neighbor on the lake showed up at our back gate with more baby ducks that their daughter had brought home from college. Welcome home, Bing and Sunny! I suppose they assumed I knew what I was doing.
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According to Linda Keeton of Keeton Insurance Services, Inc., on an average auto policy, which had no previous violations, a stop sign violation could increase one’s auto insurance premium by as little as 13 percent and as much as 62 percent. On average, it would result in a 24 percent increase across a sampling of carriers. Additional violations would further increase your premium or possibly get your policy cancelled. Finally, if you do go to Traffic Court on the Marietta Square, approaching the prosecutor with courtesy and politeness is the best way of getting the fairest resolution of your charge.
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So, now the end of the summer has drawn near and all of the ducks on the lake show up dutifully for breakfast and dinner. Neighborhood children have delighted at feeding the ducks, and all who stop by to inquire about them have become very protective over our new guardians of the lake. Photographers and artists alike have enjoyed capturing their images. Our feathered family has also renewed a healthy regard for our lake in all those who come to enjoy our beautiful community. Neighbors and visitors have been more diligent about keeping the lake area clean. As a result, we have attracted a new Kingfisher, two new Loons and the largest, most majestic Heron I have ever seen in the area. Having done my research, I now enjoy answering questions from curious passers-by about the birds on our lake. My goodness, I’ve officially become a Bird Nerd! I hate to admit it, but I kind of like it.
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Reference
WALTON AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations APICS, The Association for Operations Management Meeting: 3rd Tuesday for 5:30 p.m. networking; 6:15 - 8 p.m. dinner & speaker Location: Villa Christina, 4000 Summit Blvd, Atlanta Contact: www.atlantaapics.org or programs@ apicsatlanta.org 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, (770) 851-8549 Northeast Cobb Business Association Meeting: Third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Contact: crba@cantonroadba.org or (678) 229-2893 www.northeastcobbba.org 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 Foundation for Hospital Art Contact: Scott Feight (678) 324-1695 www.hospitalart.org 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 American Legion Post 29 Meeting: 2nd and 4th Wednesday and Saturday at 11 a.m.. Location: 921 Gresham Ave. NE. Contact: (770) 427-5900
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Cobb American Association of University Women Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: www.aauwcobb.org
Location: Indian Hills Country Club Contact: (770) 971-2605 www.eastcobbrotary.com
Cobb County WWII Veterans Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m. Location: Windy Hill Senior Center
VFW Post 2681 Location: 140 Powers Ferry Road Contact: (770) 977-2088 www.vfwwebcom.org/ga/post2681
East Cobb AARP Meeting: 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3332 Sandy Plains Road East Cobb Civic Association Meeting: Last Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: Government Services Center 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Eric Flamm, President www.eastcobb.net East Cobb Civitans Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12 noon Location: Old Towne Athletic Club, Marietta 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: Paradise South of the Border 3605 Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Johnny Johnson, (770) 977-2026 www.eastcobbkiwanis.org Kiwanis Club of Marietta — Golden K Meetings: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3332 Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Joe Van Horn, Sr., (770) 428-3419 gajosbarb@comcast.net League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb Meeting : 2nd Monday Location: Various Contact: mariettacobb@lwvga.org or Elizabeth at (770) 592-0625 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 Rotary Club of East Cobb Meeting: Wednesdays at 7 — 8 a.m.
Political Organizations 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 Cobb Democratic Women Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: Beverly McMurry, (770) 426-6916 btmcmurray@comcaStreet.net Cobb Young Democrats Meeting: Wednesdays at 12 noon Contact: webmaster@ydcobb.org www.ydcobb.org 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 East Cobb Democratic Alliance Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Rd. Contact: Tom Barksdale (770) 592-9424
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 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
Erica, (404) 539-4287 erica_beltz@yahoo.com Website: www.tcfmarietta.org
Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: Dan Batchelor, (770) 992-2362
East Cobb CHADD For parents with children who have ADHD. Contact: east-cobb@chadd.net Website: www.chadd.net/300
Sope Creek Garden Club Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Karin Guzy, (770) 955-1303
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/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: 1st Monday at 10:30 Location: the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (678) 439-1177
Dad 2 Dad For stay-at-home dads Contact: Richard Collins, (770) 579-5445 Diabetes Support Group Contact: Wellstar, (770) 793-7828
Families Anonymous (FA) Support group for families who have loved ones struggling with addiction. Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 Location: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Rd. Contact: jawadta@yahoo.com 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., Contact: (678) 439-1177
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
Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 or (678) 620-3685 Website: www.accessandequity.org
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
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
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 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 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
Grief and Loss Support Group All faiths are welcome. 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. Grief Support Group Meeting: First Monday at 2:30 p.m. Location: Aloha To Aging, Inc. , Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd. Contact: (678) 439-1177. Job Seekers Meeting: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m. Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road Contact: (770) 977-2976 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: Please call for details for summer meetings Contact: (770) 234-5068 newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com
Next Century Youth, Inc. Location: 791 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Contact: Mary Brooks Green, (678) 278-9278 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Club Meeting: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Location: North Metro Church on Barrett Pkwy. Contact: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWaMOM.org. 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 Parents of Prodigals Children with self-destructive 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 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Bldg. A Contact: Robin Cleveland, (678) 819-3915 rcleveland@visitingangels.com 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. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road Mission House Contact: (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 Adult Ministry Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-3447, www.mtbethel.org Single’s Ministry Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 973-6561, www.jfbc.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 Survivors of child sexual abuse 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 Meeting: Twice each month Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Contact: Marguerite Williamson, (770) 977-8438 AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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Botox
A Mission of Mercy
The most common areas of use for BOTOX are forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet. It works by temporarily weakening the muscles near the target area, which then leads to the desired cosmetic improvement.
fields long that wrapped around the building and wove through the parking lot. Half of those hopeful potential patients had to be turned away.
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You may be surprised to learn that there are many other medical uses for BOTOX that aren’t cosmetic. Underarm sweating, or hyperhydrosis, a somewhat common affliction often left untreated, responds very well to BOTOX injections. Sweaty palms can also be treated with BOTOX. Doctors treating migraine headaches with BOTOX have gotten positive results. Any condition that produces involuntary muscle movement may see improvement with BOTOX treatments. Injections have produced positive results in involuntary bladder problems like urinary incontinence. Involuntary muscle spasms associated with conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy and even Parkinson’s disease have been reduced with BOTOX treatments. Doctors have also begun using BOTOX to relax constricted airways in asthma patients. With any treatment plan, patients are encouraged to visit a specialist who is trained in the latest effective treatment options associated with their medical condition. It’s enlightening to see the variety of positive medical uses for Botulinum Toxin Type A and to anticipate other options in the future. Under the care of the proper physician, patients may be offered BOTOX injections as part of a larger treatment plan for a variety of medical conditions. As a cosmetic solution, BOTOX is extremely effective when performed by a properly trained physician and used judiciously. Now we know it has even more far reaching medical uses.
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The goal of the GA M.O.M. was to: •
Provide free access to dental care for 2,000 low and noincome adults while placing a high priority on patients suffering from dental infections or pain.
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Educate patients and family members in attendance about the importance of obtaining and maintaining optimal oral health.
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Raise awareness of the increasing difficulty low-income Georgia adults face in accessing critical dental care.
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Challenge patients, policymakers, and dental professionals to work together to improve the oral health of those who have been promised care by the state.
The hearts of all of us who volunteered were touched by the gratitude of the people who were so thankful for any treatment they received. Some came with only a few remaining badlydecayed and loose teeth and were provided with extractions and dentures. Others had mouths full of cavities, and because of the huge number of patients hoping for care, only the most severe dental issues of each patient could be addressed. Every patient received oral hygiene education and was encouraged to seek further dental care. I am thankful to be part of a profession and community that feel led to share their talents and abilities in caring for our neighbors. My staff and I look forward to the next Georgia Mission of Mercy where we will again see God at work in the hearts of our community members.
Rotator Cuff
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chances I will develop a tear in the left shoulder?
There is a reasonable chance. Recent research found that a certain percentage of patients with rotator cuff tears on one side had an asymptomatic tear on the opposite side that they never knew about.
When should I consider surgery for my RTC tear?
Factors to consider include your severity of symptoms, activity level, age, failure of non-operative measures, tear size, degree of tendon retraction, and quality of tissue. The decision for surgery should be a collaborative one between you and your surgeon.
What are my surgical options? Historically, open incisions
were utilized to repair the RTC. Modern advances and minimally-invasive techniques currently allow arthroscopic repair of the RTC with suture anchors in an outpatient setting.
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RECENT CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS AroundAbout Walton 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).
Riding Toy
Build-A-Bear Pins
Radio Flyer, of Chicago, IL, is voluntarily recalling approximately 165,000 Scoot ‘n Zoom children’s riding toy. The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, MO, is voluntarily recalling approximately 26,500 (in the United States) and 2,200 (in Canada) Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins. Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Flashlight Batteries
Dining Table
EQ3 Ltd., of Winnipeg, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 20 Scarpa wood and glass round dining tables. The wooden table base can split and/or collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses collapse and impact hazards to consumers.
NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, WA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 16,000 NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries. Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Toy Keys With Remote
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,080,000 (in the United States) and 3,600 (in Canada) toy keys with remote. The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard.
Flourescent Dimmable Light
Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, NJ, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1.86 million EnergySaver a/k/a/ Marathon or Marathon Classic compact fluorescent dimmable reflector lamps. The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Step Stool
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, MN, is voluntarily recalling approximately 206,000 step stools with storage. The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
Clip-On Chair
Phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, CO, is voluntarily recalling 54,000 “metoo” clip-on chairs, which were the subject of a product safety alert issued May 6, 2011. Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children’s fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.
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. AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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Reference
COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout Walton (770) 615-3318
Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Driver’s License Health Department Post Office Recycling Center
Cobb County Government:
Business License CCT Bus Service Commissioners Engineering Office Traffic Signals Extension Office Jury Phone — State Court Jury Phone — Superior Court Keep Cobb Beautiful Planning and Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation Taxes: License Plates/Tags Property Tax Voter Registration
(770) 980-2000 (678) 413-8400 (678) 784-2180 (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com (770) 528-2500
(770) 528-8410 (770) 528-8465 (770) 528-1000 (770) 528-1616 (770) 528-1600 (770) 528-4070 (770) 528-2626 (770) 528-1804 (770) 528-1135 www.cobbcounty.org/kcb (770) 528-2004 (770) 528-5355 (770) 528-3100 (770) 528-8247 (770) 528-8600 (770) 528-2581
Children/Family:
Aloha to Aging, Inc. Family Caregiver Support
(678) 439-1177 ww.alohatoaging.org Child and Adolescent Services (770) 514-2300 Child Support Enforcement (770) 528-2410 Department of Family and Children’s Services (770) 528-5000 Meals on Wheels (770) 528-5381 Mothers Making a Change (770) 499-2422 Next Steps (Child/Adolescent) (770) 514-2300 MUST Ministries (770) 427-9862 YMCA of Northwest GA, Rape Crisis Center (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
Hospitals:
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North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital Atlanta Wellstar Kennestone Hospital AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
(678) 290-9895 (770) 912-9632 (404) 218-6216 (770) 422-7551
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Cobb Judicial Victim Assistance Domestic Violence Unit Drug Tip Poison Control Center Public Outreach/Programs
(770) 528-3047 (770) 499-4665 (770) 590-5520 (404) 589-4400 (770) 499-4719
Libraries:
East Marietta Gritter’s Merchant’s Walk Mountain View Regional
(770) 509-2711 (770) 528-2524 (770) 509-2730 (770) 509-2725
Parks and Recreation:
Aquatic Centers: Mountain View Sewell Park East Cobb Park Fullers Park Harrison Park Harrison Tennis Center Main Office Mount Bethel Park Sweat Mountain Park YMCA
(770) 509-4927 (770) 509-2741 (770) 591-3160 (770) 509-2737 (770) 591-3150 (770) 591-3151 (770) 528-8800 (770) 509-2748 (770) 591-3160 (770) 977-5991
Pets:
Animal Control Animal Shelter and Pet Adoptions Cobb County Animal Control Cobb County Humane Society Emergency Veterinary Clinic Good Mews Animal Foundation
(770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 428-5678 (770) 424-9157 (770) 499-CATS
Schools:
Board of Education
(770) 426-3300 www.cobbk12.org
Utilities: (770) 528-8000
(770) 205-5400 (770) 499-3900 (770) 499-4600 www.cobbsheriff.org
(770) 751-2500 (404) 851-8000 (770) 793-5000
AT&T Broadband/Comcast
AT&T Residential Phone Service Atlanta Gas Light Co. Cobb County Water System Cobb EMC Georgia Power Water Emergency
(404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com (888) 757-6500 www.att.com (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com (770) 423-1000 water.cobbcountyga.gov (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com (888) 660-5890 www.georgiapower.com (770) 419-6201
ADOPTION INFORMATION: Please call first to see if we have what you are looking for. We have many resources to help you find what you are looking for if we do not have it. 770-428-9882 We screen potential adopters to make sure our pets will be a good match for your family and vise versa. New adoptive dog owners will also need a home check before they can take their new dog home. DOGS: We only house small breed dogs. Our adoption fee is $200 for dogs. All of our dogs or puppies will be altered before they can be adopted. They will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. If the dog is over six months old it will have been heart worm tested negative and be on preventative. All of our pets are micro chipped and will have flea preventative on them.
We need a home!
Pebbles
CATS: Our adoption fee for cats is $125.00. All of our cats and kittens (10 weeks and up) will be altered before they are adopted. If you would like a kitten younger than 10 weeks old, we can refer you to other resources. Our cats or kittens will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. They are all tested negative for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and will have been micro chipped.
Timmy
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP
Please donate your household items: toys, furniture, knick knacks, kitchen items ect. to the Garage Sale Mart. Please tell them to donate the proceeds to the Humane Society of Cobb County. This will help us continue our life saving programs.
Serena
Marshmellow
Garage Sale Mart 461 S. Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060 (678) 354-5100 Mon. - Sat. 10am - 7pm, Sun. 11am -5pm info@garagesalemart.com AroundAbout WALTON | September 2011
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ELECTED & 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, Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
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
fax: (770) 661-0768
State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (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
Rep. Matt Dollar (R), District 45 matt.dollar@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0254
County Government:
Juvenile Court Presiding Judge James Whitfield 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) 528-3300 fax: (770) 528-2606
(770) 528-3300
Helen Goreham, District 1 hgoreham@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3313
(770) 528-3316
Bob Ott, District 2 bob.ott@cobbcounty.org
JoAnn Birrell, District 3 (770)528-3317 joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org
Woody Thompson, District 4 woody.thompson@cobbcounty.org
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Neil Warren 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org
(770) 528-3312
(770) 499-4600
Cobb County School System www.cobb.k12.ga.us Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa 514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-3453 michael.hinojosa@cobbk12.org fax: (678) 594-8559 Board of Education Kathleen Angelucci, Post 4 kangelucci.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Superior Court Judge Reuben Green
(770) 528-1800
Magistrate Court Chief Judge Frank R. Cox
(770) 528-8900
Probate Court Chief Judge Kelli Wolk
(770) 528-1900
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(770) 528-2200
Commissioners: Tim Lee, Chairman tlee@cobbcounty.org
David Banks, Post 5 dbanks.boardmember@cobbk12.org
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(770) 528-2220
Scott Sweeny, Post 6 ssweeny.boardmember@cobbk12.org
City of Marietta:
Mayor Steve Tumlin stumlin@mariettaga.gov
(770) 794-5501
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