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Dance Stop Studios Recital
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2011 Taste of East Cobb
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Walton High School Graduation
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Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Field Day
30 & 31 On the Cover Brain Balance Achievement Centers, helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties surmount their unique challenges.
Get a glimpse of the exciting performances and spectacular costumes.
Recaps of the largest turn out thus far for the event.
Commencement exercises were held for the graduating class of 2011.
Students enjoyed a wide variety of activities as the school year ended.
In Every Issue Around Walton................................... 6
Clubs & Organizations....................... 52
Birthdays.......................................... 12
Elected Officials................................ 55
Community Calendar........................ 17
Community Numbers....................... 56
Everyday Angels............................... 18
Classifieds........................................ 57
School Information........................... 43
Humane Society............................... 58
Houses of Worship........................... 48
Advertiser Directory......................... 60
Contributing Writers
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Judson Adamson.............................13 Don Akridge....................................14 JoAnn Birrell....................................13 Mary-Kathryn Boler.........................26 Dr. Cristi Cheek................................32 Dr. Ryan Chen..................................34 Dr. Jan Henriques............................36 Sen. Judson Hill...............................10 Jennifer Jarosick..............................19
Kara Kiefer.......................................26 Scott Lemmon.................................45 Dawn Reed......................................34 Doug Rohan...................................... 9 Paul Samuels...................................14 Becky Smith....................................23 Caroline Whaley..............................24 Bryant Wright..................................46
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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
Congratulations to Walton High School for earning the top rank honor in America’s Best High Schools 2011 for Georgia. Walton ranked first in the state and 67th in the nation from more than 1,100 public high schools according to Newsweek. Walton is one of two schools in Georgia to be recognized. The other is John S. Davidson Fine Arts in Augusta at number 75. Newsweek has been ranking the top public high schools in the U.S. for more than ten years. Using a panel of experts to develop a way to more completely measure a school’s success rate, this year each school’s score is composed of six components. They are graduation rate (25%), college matriculation rate (25%), AP tests taken per graduate (25%), average SAT/ACT score (10%), average AP/IB/AICE scores (10%), and AP courses offered (5%). Walton High School has a 98% graduation rate, 99% are college bound and the average SAT score is 1711. Of the recognition, Principal Judith McNeill said, “I am so very proud of our students and how hard they work while at Walton and after they graduate. Our staff is also dedicated to assisting the student’s in achieving success. One of our goals at Walton HS is for every student to take at least one AP course before they graduate.” Outside research has proven that if a student takes a minimum of two AP classes while in high school, he/she has a much greater chance of succeeding in and graduating from college.”
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AROUND WALTON
The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Walton
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to the inaugural issue of AroundAbout Walton! Each month, we will be bringing you positive and relevant information from the community that is the Walton school district. Our hyper local content will focus on the places where you live, work, dine, play and shop. We are a reader driven publication, direct mailed to you each month, and we invite and encourage your participation in AroundAbout Walton! In addition to welcoming community submissions, we’ve assembled a wonderful mix of local contributing writers whose columns will interest, educate and entertain you.
Lynne is the Editor of AroundAbout Walton magazine. She lives in the Walton district with her husband Martin and their three sons Kyle, Logan and Camden.
We hope you enjoy reading AroundAbout Walton as much as we enjoy bringing it into your home, each and every month.
What’s New? Lynne Lysaght is our new Title Editor for the AroundAbout Walton magazine. Lynne was born in Brunswick, GA. She spent her early life in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, after her family moved here in 1967. She was valedictorian of her high school senior class and then went on to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Lynne, her husband Martin and sons Kyle (20), Logan (13) and Camden (11) have lived in the Walton community since 2004. Kyle will be a freshman at the University of Alabama, Huntsville where he will play Division 1 Ice Hockey; Logan will be a freshman at Walton and Camden will be in the sixth grade at Dickerson Middle. Lynne has been a frequent substitute teacher at Timber Ridge Elementary enjoying working with the children and the faculty. Lynne loves helping others, attending her sons’ events (whether they are sports, concerts, chess or scouts) and spending time with her family and friends. Please feel free to send your questions or comments to Lynne at lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com.
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E.Nopi Learning Center is hoping to open a location in the Johnson Ferry area. The projected opening date will be in August.
What’s Coming? Several new businesses recently opened at Merchant’s Walk: Whole Foods, Kudzu Embroidery, Ulta and Mirko Pasta. Legends Elite All Star Cheerleading opened this past spring at 4696 Lower Roswell Road. The facility offers cheer and tumbling classes. For more information, please call (770) 509-5500. Windsong Properties recently announced the release of Windsong at Greystone Village, a 50 and older, active adult community. For more information, please visit www. windsonglife.com or call Carrie Roeger at (770) 516-3409 ext. 109. The Avenue East Cobb recently welcomed several new businesses: Menchies Frozen Yogurt, offering eclectic flavors and dozens of toppings; Bravura, offers evening, cocktail, bridal and special occasion dresses from leading designers at affordable prices; and Parisian Nail Salon, which also has a location at The Avenue West Cobb.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS There are a lot of pieces to the puzzle we call “community.” There are businesses, events, civic groups, charitable organizations and more, all coming together to form the Walton community. In our Local News section, you will find relevant stories from the facets and people that create our community. We encourage you to submit your community information to us for future publication because what’s important to you is important to us! Submit your information to lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com by the 15th of the month for inclusion in next month’s AroundAbout Walton.
Cobb County Girl Scouts Give Back Members of Girl Scout Troop 2233 recently packed and sent Girl Scout cookies to service men and women overseas. The Junior troop, based out of Faith Lutheran Church, donated 20 cases of cookies for the troops, and collected donations for eight cases to be given to MUST Ministries. Troop 2233 is part of the Magnolia Service Unit in Cobb County. Registration is underway for girls interested in joining a troop in the fall. For more information contact Kristin Dodd at kdodd@gsgatl.org. Front row (left to right): Stephanie Gardiner, Brittan Hill, Sarah Barnett, Rose Barnett and Beca Westin. Back row: Elysia Bistrica, Kathy Kestin, Colleen Welker, Natalie Sorensen, Dorothea Westin and Julia Maynard.
Ultimate Playdate Resuming in September The Ultimate Playdate, held at East Cobb Park, meets every Wednesday from 4 – 7 p.m. Jay Memory performs old favorites and children’s sing a longs. The Ultimate Playdate will resume September 7, running through October 26. Sponsor Doug Rohan showing off his balloon skills
East Cobb Girl Scouts Earn Special Award Twenty five Cobb County Girl Scouts recently earned their P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Activities for Youth) Award. The award is a cooperative effort between Girl Scouts and the religious community to better educate girls about their own personal religion and how they can use their knowledge to reach a greater relationship with their God, family and community. Girls from troops across East Cobb spent several weeks working on the project. Each scout was awarded a special “God and Me” medal from Girl Scouts USA and were recognized by Senior 8
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Minister Dr. Randy Mickler during a service at Mt Bethel United Methodist Church. Front row (left to right): Elizabeth Isakson, Katie Thompson, Virginia Miller, Cate McCoy, Rosemary DeDona and Senior Minister Dr. Randy Mickler. Middle row: Grace Bunke, Olivia Bechtel, Ryann Jacobson, Adrienne Bradley, Sophia Hill, Sarah McCoy, Ansley Turner and Abby Evans. Back row: Cate Rountree, Emily Haden, Mackenzie Kahill, Avery Bradley and Emma Holt. Not pictured: Mary-Liz Arnold, Madison Erwin, Samantha Erwin, Ella Jacobson, Elise Johnson, Lindsey Papst and Teagan Weeks.
Let’s All Scream for Ice Cream The seventh annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, August 28, at Historic Roswell Town Square. Visitors can enjoy all-youcan-eat homemade ice cream, contests for ice cream eating and stacking, music, face painting and children’s games. The event will be emceed by Sully of 92.9 Dave FM. Tickets will be $5 per person or $15 per family. Proceeds will benefit the Drake House, a crisis residential assessment center for homeless women and children in the North Fulton area, offering immediate housing and programs designed to provide stability for the children and assist the family in working toward housing self-sufficiency. To be a sponsor, visit www.thedrakehouse.org or call (770) 587-4712.
Local Bus Driver Wins Marietta Roadeo Each year, bus drivers from around the state participate in the Georgia School Bus Safety Competition, nicknamed Roadeo. The competition starts at a county level, followed by state and then national. Each competitor must maneuver through a series of driving exercises with a school bus as well as take a written test and be subject to a bus inspection. Mike Graham, a Walton school district bus driver, won the county level competition and advanced to state where he came in 7th out of 60 drivers representing counties across the state. Mike drives for Walton High, Dodgen Middle and Murdock Elementary schools. Congratulations!
2011 Legislative Update by Douglas B. Rohan, Esq., ROHAN LAW, PC Typically July 1 brings many things: the first full month of summer, pool parties, fireworks, and in Georgia, new laws take effect. We do not have nearly enough space to cover all new legislation in this article, but I hope to bring a few tidbits to your attention that could affect you and your family. Doug Rohan lives in East Cobb with his wife, Julia, and daughters Vivian, Claudia and Evelyn Grace. 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.
SB 10 - Allows local governments to hold a referendum asking voters to approve the sale of packaged alcohol on Sundays. This will be based on local voting results as permitted by City Councils. Kennesaw has already passed a measure allowing for a vote in the fall. Roswell will debate the measure on July 11. SB 36 - Creates a prescription database to make it easier for doctors, pharmacists and police to detect “pill mills” that over-prescribe pain killers and those people who abuse them. Georgia has become one of the top
five states in the country for dispensing narcotics, and several of the stores that fill the prescriptions have come under scrutiny. In affluent East Cobb, prescription pain medication abuse is one of the more serious issues facing teens. The hope is that as the pills get harder to obtain, the instances of abuse will drop dramatically. SB 39 - Channels substance abuse and mental health cases to special courts with judges trained in ways to compel treatment rather than focused on expensive punishment like incarceration. Judge Forsling in Fulton Superior Court was one of the pioneers of establishing an alternate system of punishment for repeat drug and alcohol offenders. The treatment/punishment hybrid has proven highly effective and the state is expanding the system. SB 81 - Requires mental and physical exams of people applying to become pharmacists. In light of the increased pressure in this field, with litigation over errors, robberies, and increasingly complex choices, this is probably not a bad thing. This law will only apply to new applicants. SB 88 - Raises age to 7 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches as the cutoff point for children to no longer be required to be restrained in a continued on page 50
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Legislative Session Accomplishments 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.
Another 40-day session of the Georgia General Assembly recently ended and will become part of our state’s history. We accomplished a lot this session and I believe history will be kind to us for the tough decisions we made with the state budget, HOPE, immigration reform and other matters. In these difficult times, I believe that we made Georgia a better place to live and raise a family. After several years of trying, we finally passed legislation that allows Georgians to buy approved out-of-state health insurance policies. This will help bring free-market solutions to health care. We passed tough immigration reform that is certain to help lower the longterm costs of health care, education and incarceration of those immigrants who bypass the proper immigration channels. We passed a balanced state
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budget without raising your taxes. The version of cross-state purchasing of health insurance that passed was House Bill 47; it mirrors legislation I have pushed since 2007. The legislation is designed to expand consumer choices and increase competition among insurance providers to help drive down premiums and expand access for many uninsured and underinsured Georgians. During my time as a Senator, I have worked hard to find and pass free-market solutions to improve access and lower the cost of health care for Georgians. This cross-state health insurance bill puts more purchasing power into the people’s hands and will provide us with an array of health insurance choices. Expanding Georgians’ health insurance options through market competition is a proven method to reduce premiums, expand access to healthcare, and increase the quality of healthcare in our state. Under HB 47, approved out-of-state insurance companies may offer health benefit plans in Georgia if the company is financially strong and promptly pays claims. Since I first introduced legislation to allow Georgians to buy out
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of state health insurance, the initiative has become a national model bill and gained momentum across the country. This is now considered a necessary part of any free-market-based healthcare reform package designed to increase patient access and to make health insurance more affordable.
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This cross-state health insurance bill puts more purchasing power into the people’s hands and will provide us with an array of health insurance choices. This year the legislature also took a stand to significantly hamper illegal immigrants’ ability to work in Georgia. We passed House Bill 87 to help address the illegal immigration issues that impact our communities, schools, health care system and the workplace. HB 87 adopted portions of two of my illegal immigration bills to place strong penalties on employers who hire illegal workers to build public works projects with tax payers’ money. It does not affect those who come into our
country legally, and it doesn’t target racial or ethnic groups. However, if you ignore our immigration laws, you will now find it much harder to be employed in Georgia. Essentially, HB 87 requires every company with more than 10 employees to use the free and quick federal E-Verify program to make sure prospective employees are in this country legally. The legislation also requires law enforcement to check immigration status of suspects during the regular investigation of criminal acts, but not for misdemeanors or traffic offenses such as speeding. On May 13, 2011, Governor Deal signed both HB 47 and HB 87 into law. We balanced the 2012 state budget as the Georgia Constitution requires. This year, achieving that task was not very easy to do without increasing taxes. A tax increase was never an acceptable option for most lawmakers. We know that many individuals and families are struggling, and that companies create fewer jobs when profits must go to pay higher taxes. When we were faced with a $1.5 billion shortfall in revenues due to a continued lackluster economy — coupled with the end of federal stimulus monies — we knew the task would be challenging. We have continued to cut payroll and consolidated and eliminated several programs. Before the Session ended, we passed a 2012 fiscal year spending plan that totals $18.2 billion. If only our leaders in Congress could balance the federal budget and make necessary cuts without raising taxes. I remain hopeful. AroundAbout WALTON | July 2011
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Happy Birthday!
Joseph Greene
Age 8 on June 3 Son of Lindsay & Larry Greene Brother of Jettie
Mary-Kathryn Boler Celebrating on July 21
Cooper Spangler Age 5 on July 4
Lindsey Avers
Age 16 on July 26 Happy birthday sweet thing! Mom, Dad, Jason, Tyler & Austin
Hannah Kemelmakher and Logan Lysaght Age 14 on July 24
Dana Greenberg
Age 45 on July 30 Wife of Ari Mother of Ilyse & Sam
Alexa Weston
Celebrating on June 30 We love you big girl! Mom, Dad, Cassidy, Paul & Daniella
Aubrey Lundberg Age 16 on July 15 Daughter of Gina & Ian Lundberg, sister of Christian
Louisa Chu
Age 14 on July 17
Jake Lager
Age 8 on July 14 Son of Jacquie and Jim Lager, brother of Emma & Katherine Lager
Larry Greene
Celebrating on July 7 Lookin’ fine at 49!!! Love Lindsay, Joseph & Jet
Birth Announcement! L to R: Derek, Taylor and Russell Newton Age 10 on July 2 Sons of Bevin and Brad Newton
Evelyn Grace Rohan
Born on 5/29/11 Proud parents are Julia & Doug Rohan
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Caty Mae Loomis
Age 15 on July 9 Daughter of Stephanie & Brian Loomis, sister of Corinne and Carrie
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Cary and Eliza Guthrie
Age 10 on July 19 Daughters of Lynda & Keith Guthrie, sisters of Patrick & Reese
Claudi Rohan
Age 2 on July 2 Daughter of Julia & Doug Rohan
Location, Location, Location! by Judson Adamson When it comes to selling your home fast, it’s about the city you’re located in and, in particular, the location.
Judson Adamson is the President/CEO of Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage. He can be reached at (770) 2402001.
For the fortunate homeowner in the Walton High School district of Cobb County, you can take comfort in the fact that being in a great school district drives buying decisions for many people who are searching in parameters based around finding a home with “good schools.” Another asset to Cobb County homeowners is the lower property taxes that the county has to offer.
Homeowners selling homes outside these preferable markets are feeling a pinch as their property sits on the market for longer periods of time. This is in part due to the ongoing battle of lenders holding homes in foreclosure, which affects home sales in those areas.
alleviate the oversupply of property in the coming years. Once distressed sales begin falling (predicted to be in 2013 according to Moody’s Analytics) home prices will begin to creep upward. It is also predicted that interest rates will be rising by the end of 2011, which could have an affect on the market (according to the Mortgage Bankers Association). It’s a great move-up market and right now the selection is excellent. Interest rates are at historic lows, home choices have increased and prices are favorable. In most cases, it makes more sense to purchase a home than to rent, as buying opportunities have never been better. If you are qualified, don’t miss this advantageous time to buy a great home. Since the real estate market is ever-changing and highly localized and every market is different, it is in your best interest to talk with a real estate agent. Realtors® can provide you with the most current statistics and the professional assistance you need when buying or selling a home.
There is still good news and great opportunity for those in a slower market area. The number of new families looking to purchase a home is rising each year, which is expected to help
Ask JoAnn by JoAnn Birrell AroundAbout Walton posed a few questions to Commissioner JoAnn Birrell regarding Keep it in Cobb.
What is Keep it in Cobb?
JoAnn Birrell is a Cobb County Commissioner, District 3. Feel free to email her with your questions to joann. birrell@cobbcounty. org.
It’s an initiative to create awareness for residents, businesses and government entities to choose local Cobb County businesses when making purchasing decisions.
Who benefits from this program?
Residents, businesses and government all benefit. Residents and civic organizations benefit from gaining more community engagement; business owners receive new and loyal customers, and taxes are kept low while government maintains vital services.
What is the latest progress with the initiative?
A Keep it in Cobb committee was formed in January. The committee is composed of 11 action-oriented Cobb County residents, business owners and community leaders. The committee seeks to provide solutions to the growing issues of economic stagnation. Keep it in Cobb has partnered with the
Cobb Chamber and the 11 Cobb County business associations in order to create awareness. I invite everyone to “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/keepitincobb.
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...find and patronize Walton businesses as well as Cobb County. How can Walton area residents help with this initiative?
There are several easy ways to support the campaign. First and foremost, find and patronize Walton businesses as well as Cobb County. And when you shop, be sure to look for the Keep it in Cobb (KIIC) logo on the storefront. Visit www.keepitincobb.com to sign up on the email list. You will receive money saving ideas as well as new businesses.
If I’m a business owner, how can I get involved?
Place the KIIC logo on your storefront as well as on your communications (email signature, letterhead, etc.). As your business grows, hire Cobb County residents to fill your hiring need. Conduct business with other Cobb County businesses and join our email list to learn of new business-to-business opportunities. AroundAbout WALTON | July 2011
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When Will The Debt Ceiling Affect Stocks? Will the markets feel stress as the deadline to raise the debt limit approaches? by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus
August 2 looms.
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.
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That is the absolute deadline for raising the federal debt ceiling, according to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. The U.S. actually reached the $14.3 trillion ceiling on May 16, but took “extraordinary measures,” in Geithner’s words, to avoid default. (Those measures included suspension of Treasury payments to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan.) While Congress will surely vote to raise the debt cap by August 2, our politicians are mostly transmitting contention.
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Will other nations start to lose confidence in us? Our markets are pretty confident that Congress will resolve the issue. Still, the mere prospect of a default could end up doing some damage on Wall Street (and Main Street). The longer Congress dallies, the more the world questions how serious our politicians are about reaching an accord. Remember
the headlines about the debt crises in Greece, Spain, Ireland and Portugal? Remember how that instability weighed on Wall Street? We could give global investors a sense of déjà vu.
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...taxpayers could collectively be on the hook for up to $500 million per month. Bond yields could rise. We last hit the federal debt limit in 1995. Before Congress hiked it, Treasury yields rose in the preceding months. Some analysts think that if they head north just a quarter-percent as a result of this current impasse, taxpayers could collectively be on the hook for up to $500 million per month. If Treasury yields rise, businesses big and small will feel the pain. They want and need loans; they need to repay existing
debts. They don’t need pressure on interest rates.
The world isn’t walking away from us yet. Our debt remains very attractive to foreign investors. Foreign ownership of U.S. Treasuries climbed from 37 percent in 1997 to 57 percent in 2010, and foreign governments were responsible for most of the increase. The dollar is still the world’s reserve currency. That fact alone will insulate us a bit in the short term. (What other currency could serve as a benchmark? The euro? Look what’s going on with that.) When S&P downgraded the U.S. credit outlook this year, did global markets correct? No. Other economies hold a great deal of faith in ours. If our legislators get their act together, we can avoid anything reminiscent of what occurred recently in Europe. 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 | July 2011
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It is more important than ever to make your money work for you. Through savings, checking, and auto and home loans, LGE Community Credit Union is helping families save on fees and earn interest on checking accounts at a time when the trend seems to be the opposite. With so much to offer, the credit union is a smarter way to bank for residents of Cobb, Fulton, Cherokee, and Paulding counties. A credit union has no stockholders and no paid directors to compensate, and is able to offer higher earnings on checking and savings, lower loan rates and lower fees than a bank. And many financial services are provided free of charge, including access to a network of more than 48,000 free ATMs! Anyone can join a credit union, contrary to popular belief that only select people can become members. LGE Community is open to all residents of Cobb, Fulton,
Cherokee, and Paulding counties. Another common misconception is that credit unions are not federally insured because they are called “credit unions” rather than “banks.” Credit union deposits carry the same amount of federal insurance as banks ($250,000) but are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
Visit our Website (www.LGEccu.org), or stop by our Woodstock branch for more information on services like High Rate Checking or our new 5/5 Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Our East Cobb branch is in the Home Depot shopping plaza at 4101 Roswell Road. Regular business hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Beginning July 2, our East Cobb location will offer Saturday hours!
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EVENT CALENDAR: July 11 – 15 & 25 – 29 Safe America Driver’s Education
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: 2480 Sandy Plains Road Information: Class will include 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel. The cost will be $459 and Georgia PTA members receive a $50 discount. Register online at www.drivers. safeamerica.org.
July 12 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road Information: RSVP by July 11 to (678) 439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org.
July 16 Atlanta 3-Day Fundraiser
Time: 2 – 5 p.m. Location: Pinkberry at Merchant’s Walk Information: Local Susan G. Komen team, “Street Walkers” are raising funds to walk in the Atlanta 3-Day Breast Cancer walk. Pinkberry will donate 20 percent of all purchases during the event. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www. elmstreetarts.org.
July July 17 Compassionate Friends Fundraiser
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee River NRA, 4200 Columns Drive SE Information: Fundraiser to raise funds for The Compassionate Friends, a support group for those who have lost a child. Email ria30062@comcast.net or call (770) 973-4921.
July 20 East Cobb Business Association (ECBA) Luncheon
Time: 11:30 am. – 1 p.m. Location: Piedmont Baptist Church, 570 Piedmont Road Information: $15 for members; $20 for non-members.
July 22, 23, 29 & 30 Polk Street Players “The 1940 Radio Mystery Theatre”
July 23 Residential Appliance Recycling Day
Time: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: ADS transfer station, 1897 County Services Parkway Information: Items accepted include washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, gas/BBQ Grills and lawn mowers. Call (770) 485-8940.
July 28 ECBA Alive After 5
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Kennesaw State University soccer stadium, 3200 George W. Busbee Parkway, NW, Kennesaw Information: The event is free.
SEND US YOUR EVENTS Time: 8 p.m. Location: St. James Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 161 Church Street Information: Tickets $12.50 Fridays; $20 Saturday dinner shows. Call (770) 2189669.
Community event listings are free! E-mail to: lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com August deadline is July 15.
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Everyday Angels receives many e-mails concerning community needs. We felt the following is an inspirational reminder to live for today. Today is a gift and tomorrow is merely a mystery. Dear Everyday Angels: I am writing to you as a concerned neighbor and friend. Carolyn has lived down the street from me for 15 years. She and her husband have successfully raised their kids, sent them all to college and was eager to begin the second part of their life enjoying one another and traveling. What was supposed to be her easy, relaxing years have turned into her most difficult. Several years ago, Carolyn’s husband was diagnosed with cancer. She put everything on hold – she quit her job, canceled her trips and plans they had saved for and continuously cared for her husband for over three years. They fought his battle together exhausting their nest egg for medical bills. They even sold things in order to take one last vacation together before his passing. She never asked for help or sympathy but instead courageously adjusted her life and met each circumstance head on. After her husband’s passing, with little time to adjust, she had to immediately find a job in order to keep her home and pay her bills. She then moved her aging mother in to live with her for companionship for both of them. However, shortly after she moved in, her mother suffered a severe stroke which left her in a wheelchair and unable to care for herself.
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She is constantly taking her to all of her doctor’s appointments and making sure she is comfortable and happy. She recently shared with us her financial concerns and the emotional difficulty of these past years. The cost of gas, food and constant medical bills can certainly overwhelm you. I wanted to share her story with you but also would hope that we could raise some funds to provide her and her mom with financial relief during these times. Any amount of assistance would be a welcome encouragement for such a special person. I hope that whoever reads this is not only inspired but also reminded that we must live each day to the fullest today – not wait until the future to experience our dreams. Despite our best plans for our future – no matter how well prepared – can be interrupted in a moment – sometimes over and over again. It is my hope that Carolyn will one day go on those trips that she planned and enjoy the second part of her life. We are accepting gas and grocery cards for Carolyn. If you would like to donate, please send them to Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA 30189. 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.
The Rainy Day List by Jennifer Jarosick
Jennifer Jarosick, a former teacher and MOMS Club chapter president, is the mother to three children ages five and under. E-mail her at Jenniferjarosick@ yahoo.com.
The kids are home for another month of summer vacation. Are you prepared for those inevitable days when the kids are stuck inside? Recently my daughter and I started a rainy day list, which is simply a list of things to do inside when you’re not able to head outside to play. We keep it in plain sight and add to the list whenever we think of new ideas. Having this list helps prevent the children from running wild around the house because they are bored, watching too much television or playing video games for extended periods of time, all of which seems to lead to behavior issues. There’s always an idea for something to do either as a family, with a parent or independently. I believe that inviting your children to add ideas gives them some ownership of the list and makes them more open to using it when you’re stuck inside for the day.
To make creating the list a fun process, I gave my daughter a piece of poster board with Rainy Day List written at the top and asked her decorate it with markers, gems and stickers. We then stapled the list to the poster board. Be ready to help your children generate ideas by providing a few suggestions. Some ideas we came up with were: make stationery for grandma, set up a
fort in the family room, wrap an old fitted sheet over the table and paint it, bake cookies, play board games, create a play (this includes making costumes) and record it on video, have a fashion show or play hot and cold. I also included the “surprise craft,” which is when I pull out one of the many craft projects I purchased on clearance or in the dollar section. Make sure your craft cupboard is fully stocked along with any other items needed to fulfill the ideas on the list. So when your children come to you complaining that there’s nothing to do, they want to watch more TV, or their behavior starts going downhill, try sending them to the list to pick something to do. And if they can’t even find something to do from the list, then it’s always a good time to help clean up around the house. Every family is different, but I hope this idea helps keep inside play days a little less crazy at your house. We learn so much from each other, and if you have something to share, please email me at Jenniferjarosick@yahoo.com.
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It's Time to Live the Good Life Windsong at Greystone Vill age
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kitchen and great room – the perfect setting for a refreshing iced tea or an elegant dinner party. Featuring breathtaking views of your personal courtyard from the kitchen and great room, dining room and master suite, you’ll find inspiration in every inch of your single story Carrington home. The Carrington’s master suite is highlighted by a luxurious master bath with tile shower, his and her vanities and a spacious walk-in closet. The sizable bedroom creates a private retreat with beautiful courtyard views. Guests will appreciate their own space as well, complete with full bath and a generous helping of natural light. A third bedroom or home office allows you to keep work and living spaces separate but accessible. Accessibility is key as well for storage, which is elegantly provided in every room. Your choice of cabinet, countertop, flooring and paint finishes, combined with the home’s Energy Star details, presents for you a home that is just your style. At Windsong, we build communities where people like you find what they’re looking for every day. Each home incorporates the features that its owners crave – a sense of style, an opportunity to entertain, a chance to exhale and enjoy life to the fullest, without having to compromise on quality, location or the opportunity to personalize your home. We listen to what our home buyers want, which is why each Windsong home is built with abundant living space, plenty of storage, outdoor living and ample space for entertaining. Each home also provides the opportunity to choose from an extensive selection of custom cabinetry, flooring and finishes to ensure that your new home exceeds your expectations in design and style. Opportunities at Windsong At Greystone Villages are limited, and selling quickly. Call today to schedule your personal tour and find out why “Life’s a Breeze” with Windsong Properties. Call (770) 516-3678 or visit our website www.windsonglife.com. ADVERTISEMENT
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Johnson Ferry Corridor Redesign
Marietta Plastic Surgery (MPS) has been providing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery care to the Marietta/Cobb region for more than 20 years, with offices in Marietta and Woodstock. Offering cosmetic improvements to the breast, face and body as well as non-surgical options for facial aging, Marietta Plastic Surgery is an excellent choice to enhance your natural beauty.
In 2009, four public meetings were held to identify the strengths, opportunities and weaknesses in the Johnson Ferry corridor, which consists of 3.4 miles between Roswell Road and the Chattahoochee River to the south. It’s primarily commercial property, with approximately 13 commercial shopping centers.
MPS is staffed with four highly trained surgeons, board certified in plastic surgery, the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. With this fact, patients can rest assured that they are being treated by doctors who are experts in their craft. In July, Dr. John Symbas will join the staff. Breast enhancement and /or lifting remains a very popular procedure, and all the physicians are experts in the latest techniques and products. They are leaders in aesthetic facial surgery, offering eyelid, face lifting and neck lifting procedures. Many women like the option of combining body contouring and breast shaping procedures to restore their bodies to pre-pregnancy form. MPS has two accredited surgical suites on site, dedicated to ensuring their patients’ safety and privacy. Non-surgical treatments for aging remain very popular. While these treatments are available elsewhere, MPS offers patients the confidence of having all injectable procedures performed by board certified plastic surgeons. They are experts in the full spectrum of treatments and can help clients prepare for any future surgical concerns. Options include fillers (such as Juvederm®, Restylane®, Sculptra® and Radiesse®), and Botox®. MPS offers Latisse®, a popular lash growing treatment. An on-site certified aesthetician provides customized facials/peels and can recommend skin care products tailored to each client. Another service offered is laser hair removal and Fraxel laser treatments for facial aging. The staff at Marietta Plastic Surgery has created a warm, welcoming and comfortable environment for their patients. The surgeons and staff strive to provide each client with a personalized appointment to discuss options of how to best address the client’s concerns. MPS patient coordinators guide each patient through a private and extensive consultation, surgical procedure and recovery. Major insurances as well as major credit cards are accepted. The practice also has relationships with several companies that offer excellent financing rates for cosmetic procedures. Marietta Plastic Surgery offers the community a choice of highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons. The Marietta location is conveniently located just off I-75 and Canton Rd, an easy drive from the Walton area. ADVERTISEMENT
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Strengths include niche retail shops, healthy and mature neighborhoods, a balanced mix of retail and business activity, immediate access to the Chattahoochee River and neighborhood interest and involvement. Challenges include being an auto-dependent development, lack of landscaping, very little pedestrian access and safety features, numerous curb cuts and a lack of inter-parcel access. Short, mid and long-term goals have been established for aesthetics and design, complete transportation system and land uses and business activity. Aesthetics and design goals include develop corridor identity, beautify the streetscape and create community gathering spaces. Transportation goals include enhancing connectivity, improve access management and access to the River. Community goals include business diversity and enhancing recreation opportunities. The specific goals, timelines and maps can be found at http://comdev. cobbcountyga.gov/johnson-ferry.
Don’t Be A Summer Slacker 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.
Here it is summertime! We all look forward to fun-filled vacations and carefree days. When our schedule suddenly and drastically changes the moment that last school bell rings, it can throw our routines out of whack and require some extra focus to get them reestablished. Over the past several years I have worked with my husband, Dr Jerry Smith, in his orthodontic practice in Canton. As summer rolls in every year, we notice that a large number of patients have gotten a little lazy with their brushing, or their rubber band and retainer wear isn’t as consistent as usual. It’s hard to stay on track when your primary goal is to just relax. I hear it from my own kids all the time, “We’re on vacation, Mom!”
Don’t let the lazy days of summer find you, well- LAZY! It’s okay to relax your routines a bit, but
breaking routines that directly affect your health and well being can have negative consequences. Good habits can be continued whether they begin at 7 a.m. or 11 a.m. Whether sleeping in or rising with the sun, wake up and eat a healthy breakfast and brush those teeth. Work in some physical activity that you’ll enjoy to get your heart pumping for at least 30-60 minutes each day. Don’t forget some mental calisthenics as well. A good book and word or math puzzles will help keep your brain fit. Summer vacation is a great time to build fond memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime. My kids still enjoy remembering previous summers. The less hectic schedule of summer is an opportune time to establish or build upon good habits that will also have lifelong consequences. I’m sure you would rather recall enjoyable summertime adventures and not the unnecessary trips to your dentist or orthodontist caused by being a “summer slacker”. To find more information on dental health and orthodontic care, visit www.braces.org, or the American Dental Association at www.ada.org. Some of my favorite health/fitness websites are www.bootcampinthepark.com, www.prevention.com and www. georgiatrails.com.
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What is the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta? by Caroline Whaley The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM) is an organization of 400 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Founded in 1933 as the Marietta Junior Welfare League, the JLCM has been a catalyst for community change in Cobb County. In its 78 years, the JLCM has founded and supported many community projects including the Cobb County Youth Museum, The Center for Children & Young Adults, and Sheltering Arms Daycare. For the 2011-2012 League year, the JLCM will support nine agencies: The Center for Family Resources, The Center for Children & Young Adults, Communities in Schools of Marietta/Cobb County, Cobb County Safety Village, Cobb County Youth Museum, Omosaze, SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Sheltering Grace Ministries and YWCA of Northwest Georgia. The JLCM is able to provide funds for these projects through our 24
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two fundraising events, Mistletoe Market and Marietta Mardi Gras Run, and the sale of our cookbooks, Southern on Occasion and Georgia on my Menu, along with the support of our sponsors and members. In addition to funds, JLCM provides the invaluable resource of our well-trained volunteers. In 2010-2011, more than 14,000 volunteer hours were served to Cobb County. In my 10 years of service with the League, I continue to be amazed and inspired by this amazing group of women that is committed to building a better community. I have taught English as a second language, trained new volunteers, overseen our community programs and now have the wonderful opportunity to serve as the 79th president. The League has shown me that being a part of a collective group focused on a set mission is very powerful and, in turn, allows for a transformative impact to be made. I also serve on the Cobb County Youth Museum Board, The Cobb County Safety Village Board, and the Sope Creek Elementary School Foundation Board. I am an active member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and a member of Hope’s Circle, Children’s Health Care of Atlanta Women’s Giving Society. My husband of 12 years, Adam, and I reside in the Walton community and have two sons, Graham (7) and Miles (4). For more information visit, www.jlcm.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/junioirleagueofcobbmarietta.
“Gather ‘Round”
Recipe Corner
You know that appetizer you had at your friend’s house? You could not stop raving about it and asked for the recipe! The cook is usually pleased to share it and secretly hopes you will pass it along.
Our magazine is like that. We hope you will find something you like in AroundAbout — Walton and let your friends know about it. Each month, we will print a recipe perfect for gatherings. Invite your friends over and tell them where you got the recipe - when something’s that good, you want to spread it around!
Lee Ann’s Texas Caviar 1 C white corn - drained 2 cans Blackeyed Peas - drained 1/2 C oil 1 green or yellow pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1/4 C red wine vinegar 1/2 Tsp each - salt and pepper 1 Tsp sugar Dash of red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp honey Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp parsley Combine all ingredients, mix, refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Serve with Fritos.
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Mission Matters: Lessons Learned from the Walton Robotics Team
Bucket List by Kara Kiefer
by Mary-Kathryn Boler During a recession, it is natural to abandon traditional business management techniques while pursuing day-to-day sales and profits. Business owners may suggest strategic planning is dead and must be replaced by flexible, quick decision making. I contend these are not mutually exclusive concepts. Mary-Kathryn Boler is the owner of Catapult Strategic Consulting, LLC. Reach her by visiting www. CatapultStrategies. com.
I recently spent a few evenings with members of the Walton Robotics Team (Team WALT), helping them develop a strategic business plan, and it gave me much food for thought. Few teens are exposed to planning techniques, so team members did not have preconceived notions about the process or outcomes. The students developed a strong plan, and I learned important lessons along the way. Mission matters. If all your team members understand your mission, all can work together to achieve your goals. Having a clear mission is not optional: it is critical. A fine-tuned and fully supported mission is the first tool needed for successful – and rapid – decision making. Potential investments must past the test, “Is it consistent with your mission?” If not, do not waste time on it. If so, figure out how to make it work. Team WALT spent six hours brainstorming, negotiating and haggling to perfect their mission statement:
The Walton Robotics Team helps inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and promotes STEM as fun, rewarding, and a pathway to a brighter future.
The time required by the team to create this statement (roughly 13 minutes per word) suggested the remainder of the strategic planning process might take years. In fact, the opposite was true. Within 30 minutes of agreeing on the mission statement, continued on page 51 26
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Kara Kiefer is the Executive Editor for AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. She lives in southwest Cherokee with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.
Rockmart, GA.
My “bucket list” is filled primarily with travel adventures as opposed to scary adventures, such as bungee jumping or sky diving. My husband and I will discuss adventures in the context of, “Would you do this? Would you do that?” While he said a definite no to spelunking (cave exploring), he said yes, without reservation, to skydiving. So, for Christmas, I decided it was time to put his money where his mouth is. I purchased a gift certificate for him to go skydiving at Skydive the Farm, in
It took us two tries to actually make it happen. The first try was on his birthday in April. We woke up early and piled into the car for the two-hour drive, only to be told there was a wind delay for all dives. We waited for several hours and finally decided to reschedule. The next attempt turned out to be perfect day sunny and calm winds. Judging by the number of tents pitched around the Farm, it was obvious many of the skydivers spend the weekend diving and socializing. Because we already had a trial run a month earlier, we knew to bring a cooler of food and drinks, which came in handy during our 3½-hour wait. Why so long? Each flight consists of certified solo skydivers and only a few tandem divers. And even though we had an appointment, it was first come first served. As it turned out, the wait put my husband more at ease as he heard fellow tandem divers describe the experience. When it was my husband’s turn, he boarded a bus, along with his tandem buddy Elvardo, and headed to the airport. Approximately 20 minutes later, we heard his plane and started searching the sky for the green and purple parachute and finally, there it was, floating down to earth. My husband loved every continued on page 50
Dance Stop Highlights Dance Stop Studios had a busy season. Season highlights include “Breathe” a performance benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, “Putting on the Ritz” which benefitted the Humane Society, “Mid Winter Concert,” and “Dancing in my Dreams” recital. Below are a compilation of the performances.
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Taste of East Cobb Draws Record Crowd The 2011 Taste of East Cobb benefiting the Walton High School Band program recently was held. This year’s festival was held at Merchant’s Walk and consisted of 30 East Cobb vendors and 30 restaurants. More than 12,000 residents attended the event, the largest turn out thus far.
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Tellus Museum 1-75, Exit 293, Cartersville www.tellusmuseum.org Everyone needs a change of scenery every now and then! Each month, we will bring you unusual places to visit, including museums, family friendly activities and dining. If you have a change of scenery you would like us to feature, please email lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com. This month, we are featuring Tellus Museum in Cartersville. Tellus is a 120,000 square foot museum, featuring four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion and The Collins Family My Big Backyard and until November, At The Controls, A temporary exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Children will love the many and colorful displays throughout the museum as well as having the opportunity to pan for gems and go fossil digging. At night, the Observatory gives visitors a view of the night sky with its 20-foot telescope. Visitors also can see a seismograph which is used to detect earthquakes all over the world. Tellus is approximately 45 minutes from the Walton community and is open Monday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket prices and additional exhibit information can be found on the website (www.tellusmuseum.org).
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Brain Balance Where Every Kid Connects with Success No one knows your child better than you, and as a parent, you know in your gut when something isn’t right. For Kathryn and Michael Trull, their son Dylan wasn’t hitting typical milestones. “Dylan always had problems with his fine motor skills. As a baby, he never crawled and didn’t walk until he was 16 months old,” recalled Kathryn. “We were told that every child develops differently and not to worry, but we did.”
When Dylan was in preschool, his teacher expressed concern with his delayed development and suggested an IEP (Individualized Education Program). Dylan started occupational and physical therapy to assist with his motor skills. However, Dylan also was experiencing academic difficulties, especially with early math concepts and in order to provide an opportunity for him to catch up physically and academically, he repeated preschool. By Kindergarten, Dylan was only showing mild improvements. In addition to receiving therapy at school, he also received private therapy and Kathryn and Michael worked with him at home. Even with all the hard work on everyone’s part, Dylan still was not meeting his milestones. By the first grade, he was receiving special tutoring, and after second grade, it was suggested that he be placed, full time, in special education. “It had been determined that Dylan was on the Autism spectrum and had ADD; we were hesitant to place him full time in special education, but we gave it a try,” stated Kathryn. “He was placed with high and low functioning children, and it wasn’t a good fit. We needed something in between a regular classroom and the special education classroom.” Eventually, Kathryn chose to home school her son. Through all the school and private therapy, nothing was working. “We didn’t know what else to do,” stated Michael. “We felt at this point, we had exhausted every avenue, and this was going to be our life forever.” That’s until their friend Zac Brown (yes, THE Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band) told the Trulls about Brain Balance.
What is Brain Balance?
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The program was developed out of research that confirms these disorders have a common problem called a Functional Disconnection Syndrome where the two hemispheres of the brain do not develop at the same time. A thorough and individualized assessment is conducted on each child, targeting sensory, motor skill deficits and nutritional needs. “Our goal with the children that come to see us is to get them to a higher level of functionality. We see improvements in every child we see,” stated Dr. Peter Scire, Executive Director. “For our families, even the smallest changes make a huge difference. This could be more eye contact, or commenting on a particular smell or being able to button a shirt — things that a lot of people take for granted are huge milestones for these children and their parents,” said Dr. Scire.
Dylan’s Successes
At the age of 9, Dylan was at a four or five year old’s level, academically. Math had no meaning to him, and he couldn’t perform even simple math. He frequently had stomach issues, even though Kathryn and Michael had him on a Gluten and Casein-free diet. Dylan’s assessment showed that he was right-brain deficient, which affected his visual and auditory senses. It was also discovered that he was allergic to meat, which was causing his stomach issues. By integrating physical and cognitive exercises along with dietary changes, Dylan’s imbalance was being corrected. Within a few weeks, Kathryn and Michael started noticing changes. “His facial expressions changed. For the first time, he smirked! His eye contact had increased, and he began engaging more with us and others,” recalled Kathryn. “At first, these changes were ‘snapshots’ of improvement, and now, it’s more regular.” Dylan also became much more verbal and started using a larger vocabulary. Prior to Brain Balance, Dylan would simply watch other children playing — he didn’t know how to interact with others. Now, he wants to play with others. Dylan has also made a lot of improvements academically. “I no longer have to reteach things to him over and over, and he now can do simple math. He’s developing his own personality and coming into his own, “she said. “For so long, we felt so helpless,” said Michael. “Our entire life was worry — that’s all we did. To see Dylan’s progress has been
a huge relief, I can’t even tell you.” In fact, one of Dylan’s major milestones is buttoning his own shirt. After seeing their son struggle with what most of us consider a simple task and then to finally master it, is huge for Kathryn and Michael. As a result of the Brain Balance program, Dylan is no longer on the Autism scale, and his allergies are gone. His parents are reintroducing meat into his diet. He still has ADD, but his maturity and impulse control are increasing. “He never had a chance to be a kid,” said Michael. “Now, he can have a higher quality of life, and he can only go forward from here. Everyone at Brain Balance has celebrated Dylan’s progress, and we know they will continue to be there for us even though Dylan has completed the program.” If your child suffers from neurobehavioral and learning difficulties, there is hope, and you are not alone. Call today and your child could be tomorrow’s “Dylan.”
Brain Balance Achievement Centers www.brainbalancecenters.com
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A Beautiful Smile by Dr. Cristi Cheek, DMD
Dr. Cristi Cheek, DMD, is the owner of Cristi Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C., Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Cheek is also a member of the AroundAbout Walton Community Board. You may contact her at (770) 993-3775 or visit www.cheekdental. com.
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Often when I am asked to restore patients’ smiles, the patients ask for qualities that they think will make their smile perfect – smooth on the incisal (chewing) edge and white. These qualities SOUND good, but in the mouth, they may not be so pleasing to the eye. So what makes a smile beautiful? Typically, the most esthetic qualities involve symmetry, a natural light color, and the appearance of health. Teeth that are symmetrical do not have to be perfectly even on the edges, and in fact, appear more youthful when they are not. Flattened, even edges are typical of wear that is associated with aging. A beautiful smile has symmetry between the two central incisors, the two lateral incisors (on either side of the centrals,) and the two canines as well as among the
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posterior (back) teeth that are visible. The lateral incisors are preferably shorter than the centrals. Adding some unique features, such as a small space between the front two teeth, can be attractive. Tooth whitening is very popular today, and I generally recommend it as one of the first procedures to try in creating a more youthful appearance. Also, discolored fillings and crowns should be replaced with more esthetic restorations that match the color of the surrounding teeth (but these restorations should be done AFTER bleaching since they do not bleach.) Teeth that are too white, however, can detract from an otherwise pleasing continued on page 54
Health & Wellness
Preventing Youth Sports Injuries by Dr. Ryan Chen Athletes today are starting sports at an earlier age and playing year round. As a result, sports-related injuries in youth are on the rise. Here are some tips for young athletes to prevent injury:
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.
1. Proper technique and equipment. Many injuries result from improper training or technique. Pay attention to coaches and trainers and seek out instructors who are reputable. Make sure equipment fits well and is not worn out (e.g., running shoes). 2. Start low and go slow. When starting a new sport or season, your child’s body requires time to adapt. Increasing the duration and frequency of training too rapidly is a common cause of tendonitis and
As Things Heat Up…Stay Hydrated…Even If It Means “Going” More Often! by Dawn Reed
Dawn Reed is the founder of Aloha To Aging, Inc., a 501c3 non profit www. alohatoaging.org and owner of Aloha To Senior Solutions, which offers consulting for families “Through The Journey of Aging.” She can be reached at (678) 777-7241. 34
As a professional who works with the senior population, I regularly see the summertime fraught with additional health concerns due to the lack of hydration. The scorching high temperatures can bring about fatigue more quickly which can result in having less energy to drink water. So often this results in undiagnosed dehydration, something that could easily be prevented. Many seniors do not want to consume extra liquids, like water, for fear of not making it to the bathroom in time. Incontinence is a very real issue that carries a stigma and weight to it that no one wants to deal with. Those dealing with incontinence feel an ever-present anxiety which leaves
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stress fractures. 3. Mix it up. Overuse injuries result from repetitive activity. Consider cross training to develop different muscles in different ways. If your son plays baseball year round, consider playing another sport one season. This may prevent burnout as well as musculoskeletal injury. 4. Warm up and cool down. Stretching loosens the athlete’s muscles and helps to prevent acute injuries. The athlete should hold stretches for at least 10 seconds without bouncing. Stretching after activity is often neglected, but it is just as important as warming up. 5. Stay well hydrated. Heat related illness is very common in youth sports. Maintaining proper hydration helps the athlete stay alert and able to maintain proper technique. 6. Rest. Your child’s muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones need time to recover. This may mean taking a day or more off per week or taking time off after a season before starting the next season or sport. 7. The overhead athlete. Follow pitch counts, rest periods and age-specific pitching as recommended continued on page 50
them searching for the bathroom in a new environment. When seniors are in a social setting, not wanting to draw attention they end up scurrying to make it to the restroom in time or worse yet, they wait until it is too late. Drinking water isn’t top on anyone’s list of things to do. It’s not fun, tasty, and doesn’t evoke any true pleasure. What it does do, though, is keep your aging loved one out of the doctor’s office or hospital unnecessarily. Please keep a small glass or bottle of water near your aging loved ones and have them drink several small glasses a day. A smaller portion is easier to manage. Below I have listed some signs and symptoms to look for to detect mild to moderate dehydration. Please seek professional medical advice for a list of comprehensive signs and a complete medical diagnosis. Some Signs and Symptoms of Mild to Moderate Dehydration In Elderly: Extreme thirst, dry mouth, headaches, weakness, sleepiness, cramping in arms or legs, difficulty passing urine or reduced amounts that are dark yellow, urinary tract infections, dizziness that becomes worse on standing, crying with no or few tears, dry, warm skin, flushed face, fever, irritability, malaise, constipation.
Five Tips To Choosing The Right Plastic Surgeon by Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Michael McNeel, Keith Hanna and Keith West
Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Michael McNeel, Keith Hanna and Keith West 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.
Summer brings lots of free time. It is also a great time for many to schedule cosmetic surgery procedures. Choosing a reputable plastic surgeon, whether for a facelift or Botox速 injections, can be challenging and requires lots of research and comparison shopping. So how does a patient choose the best plastic surgeon among the many? Here are five critical points to help make that decision.
1. Make sure he or she is board certified in plastic surgery. Any doctor can take courses and train themselves in cosmetic surgery procedures, but only a board-certified plastic surgeon has had at least six years of
specialized training, ongoing education and re-certification tests in plastic surgery. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only legitimate plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. There is no substitute for this mark of distinction. Make sure you know if your surgeon is perhaps an ENT or dermatologist who is calling himself a cosmetic or plastic surgeon.
2. Ask if he or she has hospital privileges at reputable area hospitals. continued on page 54
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Early Detection of Breast Cancer Digital Mammography Currently, the best method to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages is a mammogram, a safe, low-dose X-ray of the breast, also known as digital mammography. Digital mammography involves the use of electronic images that give radiologists a better visibility of the breast tissue. The technology allows physicians to zoom in and view with unprecedented clarity specific areas of the breast that traditional mammography X-rays cannot offer.
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“To the patient, the mammography procedure will not change much,” said Brant Vincent, M.D., a radiologist with Quantum Radiology and member of the WellStar medical staff. “The X-ray and digital mammography machines are similar in construction and pictures of the breasts are still obtained in the same way.” Digital mammography still relies on the traditional mammogram positioning models; breasts are imaged in the same way. The difference with digital mammography is the detail in which physicians can study the breast tissue and that it requires no film development. “Digital mammography has been shown to be as accurate as film mammography and, in fact, seems to be more accurate in dense breasts, which can sometimes mask tumors,” Dr. Vincent said.
The American Cancer Society recommends that women at high risk of breast cancer undergo yearly breast cancer screening with breast MRI in addition to mammography.
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How’s Your Hearing? Ask An Audiologist by Dr. Jan Henriques
Dr. Henriques is a Board Certified Audiologist and leads a team of Professionals at Progressive Audiology Center, Inc. She can be reached at (770) 5924744.
Our senses are priceless. If you suffer from damage to your hearing, consider for a moment how much this is affecting you or those around you. It is your hearing that allowed you to learn to talk and to understand a language that your eyes could later learn to read. Your hearing tells you what is going on around you. It warns you of footsteps from behind. It tells you water is boiling over on the stove. When you don’t hear kids or grandkids, you realize they’re probably into something they shouldn’t be. Your hearing even works for you when you’re asleep. You hear the phone or the doorbell ringing from the other end of the house. You hear and understand the quiet whisper of a conversation.
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l 1 in 6 baby boomers (ages 41-59), or 14.6 percent, have a hearing problem. l 1 in 14 Generation Xers (ages 29-40), or 7.4 percent, already have hearing loss. l At least 1.4 million children (18 or younger) have hearing problems. l It is estimated that 3 in 1,000 infants are born with serious to profound hearing loss. Of these 30 million, only 20 percent have sought help for their hearing problem. But is it their problem, or someone else’s? There
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Blindness separates us from things, but deafness separates us from people. are many reasons why a person might not seek help for their hearing impairment, including denial, embarrassment, lack of information or the expense of a hearing aid. continued on page 50
Schools & Sports
Cobb Gets Junior Football Program Cobb County will welcome the Cobb Football League (CFL), a feeder football program, this fall. The new league will be under the leadership of President Nick Kavadellas, Chip Patterson, Steve Brooks and Joe Barker. Currently, the league will include the following high schools: Walton, Harrison, Kell, McEachern, Pope and Wheeler. “We are excited about our inaugural season,” said Kavadellas. “The CFL began because
Cobb didn’t have anything like this at the youth level and our kids were playing in the Cherokee Youth Football Association (CYFA). The CYFA has been instrumental in the formation of the new CFL and I want to personally thank them for their support.” For more information on the program, please visit www.cobbfootball.com. AroundAbout WALTON | July 2011
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Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Field Day Mt. Bethel Christian Academy ended its 2010-2011 school year with Field Day, with middle school grades on one day and elementary school grades the next. Students enjoyed a wide variety of activities and fun!
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WALTON STATE CHAMPIONS! Lady Raiders
Lacrosse The Walton Raiders Girls Tennis, Boys Varsity Soccer and Boys Lacrosse all ended their seasons as State Champions! The Boys Lacrosse team won its first ever State Championship by defeating the Harrison Hoyas at Harrison High
In winning State, the Lady Raiders tennis team posted 145 consecutive wins since 2004. The team recently was inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2011.
School. The win is coach Matt Miller’s first State Lacrosse Championship.
Soccer The Boys soccer team won the AAAAA State title against Collins Hill with a 2-1 final. This is the second State title for the team. The team finished with a 16-4-1 record.
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SCHOOL INFORMATION Pinnacle: https://pinnacle.cobbk12.org/Pinnacle • School District Website:www.cobbk12.org
Elementary 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 Schools Walton High School 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-3225 Principal: Judy McNeill
Private Schools 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
Walton Custodian Shares Words of Wisdom This past May, Walton High School held its annual “Evening of Inspiration” for the senior class. Bill Glass, a custodian at the school, was invited to be the keynote speaker at the event. Bill, a retired US Airlines mechanic, joined the Cobb County School District system after retiring and realized he still wanted to work. The students came to know Bill as a familiar face at the various sporting events, including lacrosse and baseball.
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 Shreiner Academy 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 953-1340 www.shreiner.com Grades: Toddler – 8 Director: Sarah Walker 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
You can’t plant a crabapple and expect a Red Delicious.” “Remember, we are all unique, and everyone is created for a reason and purpose. Look around you, there is not one mistake in this room. God can’t make one. Don’t be judgmental.” “Every day you have a choice. Attitude and thoughts determine your direction. When you accent on the positive, you eliminate the negative. When you download good into your mind, good will come out of your mouth. I can. We can. We will. In all things, be positive, and you’ll celebrate life rather than chastise it.”
Bill’s message to the class of 2011 was simple: Live by the Golden Rule. He advised the audience to look beyond a person’s outer shell into his/her heart and mind before passing judgment. Here are a few excerpts from Bill’s speech: “When Claire Burton asked me if I would speak at this celebration, I was stunned, to say the least, and still am trying to realize, ‘why me?’ After a day of thought, I accepted. The main reason is your theme. Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning. Everyday is a new beginning.” “I live in hope that is high on positive energy. I believe in the Golden Rule in everything you do. You will reap what you sow.
Left to right: Walton Athletic Director and assistant principal Christian Suttle, Assistant Principal Mike Morgan, Felicia and Bill Glass and Assistant Principal Catherine Mallanda. AroundAbout WALTON | July 2011
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AroundAbout Walton Featured Yard of the Month Wanted:
Beautiful yards! Each month, we will feature local yards, submitted by you, our readers. If you have a yard that showcases your green thumb and landscape prowess, send us a photo and you 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 July 15 for our August issue.
Featured Yard:
Phil Reed
Phil lives in the River Forest neighborhood. An established neighborhood, Phil noted almost half of its residents have lived there for more than 20 years. Phil describes himself as a “project person.” He loves and is active in his neighborhood and shows his pride by keeping up his yard. Phil and his wife have two grown children, both Walton High School graduates.
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Squirrels: Feed Them or Defeat Them by Scott Lemmon Songbirds and squirrels have similar tastes in food, so it’s no surprise that they are constant companions to backyard bird feeding. However, there are a variety of ways people can feed and enjoy the birds, even when there are squirrels around. People tend to react to squirrels in one of two ways. Either they see them as cute and entertaining, or they make keeping the critters out of their bird feeders a lifelong quest.
Fun Facts About Squirrels Adult Squirrels can consume about one and a half pounds of seeds and nuts each week, which is roughly the equivalent of their own body weight. Squirrels’ favorite natural foods are hickory nuts, pecans, black walnuts, and acorns. Their favorite feeder food is black oil sunflower seeds, their least favorite feeder food is Nyjer® (thistle) seed.
Squirrels can be accommodated by setting up a few feeders that are strictly for the birds and then having a separate feeder for the squirrels. These feeders can be filled with less expensive food such as peanuts or corn. This approach helps pull squirrels away from bird feeders and give them an area of their own.
Squirrels must drink water at least twice per day.
The simplest way to prevent squirrels from eating all the birds’ food is to offer safflower seed in your bird feeders. Many songbirds love to eat safflower, but squirrels typically do not. Squirrel-proof feeders are also very effective. Many of these feeders feature weight-sensitive feeding ports that close when heavier animals, like squirrels, try to get seed.
In an hour’s time, a squirrel can collect and bury 25 nuts. Unable to remember each nut’s location, they find them again by using a highly developed sense of smell.
If you already have a feeder that is not squirrel-proof, adding a baffle or dome can help keep them away. Baffles are mounted on a bird feeding station to prevent squirrels from climbing up the pole to reach the feeder. Domes, which are hung above feeders, are used when feeders are hung in an area close to an object from which squirrels can jump. Squirrels can jump up to about five feet vertically, and they can leap 8 to 10 feet between objects.
Squirrels will have a litter of three to four young around early January and again in early August. The average life expectancy of these youngsters in the wild is approximately one year, although some captive squirrels have lived up to 15 years.
A squirrel’s scalpel-sharp incisors grow about six inches per year. As with all the other members of the rodent family, squirrels must constantly gnaw on hard materials to keep them short and sharp.
The name “squirrel” originates from the Greek words for shade and tail.
The Gray Squirrel uses its tail as a shield when fighting, as a blanket in cold weather, and sometimes as an umbrella during rain storms. Scott Lemmon can be reached at (770) 928-3014 or e-mail him at wbuwoodstock@ comcast.net.
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Bouncing Back From Indiscretion by Bryant Wright The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:17
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.
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Are you struggling with a life-crisis caused by a personal character flaw, indiscretion, or misstep? Consider the mess Moses got himself into. At age 39, Moses was at the apex of society, of status, of wealth, of educational pedigree, as the adopted son of the most prominent man in the world Pharaoh. He was at the pinnacle of all society. And then he murdered an Egyptian he saw beating a slave. He buried the body and thought he had gotten away with it. But Moses was exposed the next day and had to flee for his life in the wilderness. Moses went from high society to desert nomad within just a day. And you’re talking about a drastic change in everything about his life.
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Moses probably felt like his life was over and thought there was no chance for him ever again doing anything of significance. But even though what Moses did was evil and wrong, God did not abandon him. God took Moses’ evil and turned it into a means
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Moses went from high society to desert nomad within just a day. for good by preparing him for the challenge of his life – calling on Pharaoh to release all his Hebrew slaves. Perhaps you can relate to what Moses went through. No matter how bad your fall or how serious your character flaw or how much difficulty you face in life – don’t give up. Turn to the Lord with trust and let God do something powerful in your life. Let God develop all the Godly attributes that He wants you to have in your life. Just like He did for Moses, God still has great plans for your life!
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WALTON AREA Houses of Worship Anglican The Church of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Road (770-421-1928) Rector: Fr. James Danford www.ourredeemeracc.org
Apostolic Northside Apostolic Church 2115 Northfield Court, (770) 975-3001
Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith of Marietta 2601 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-0070
Baptist Bible Baptist Church 2025 Eula Drive, NE, (770) 592-2660 Pastor: D.L. Cooper 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
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Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1053 Liberty Hill Road, NE, (770) 422-1406 Pastor: Amos Williams
Northside Christian Church 3535 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-6613 Pastor: Jason Burchfield
Mt. Arbor Baptist Church 2235 Morgan Road, NE, (770) 971-9339
Walking By Faith Christian 1821 Kinridge Road, (678) 560-1144
New Life Baptist Church 4010 Canton Road, (770) 592-6880 Pastor: Roger Brink www.thenewlife.org New Providence Baptist Church 3740 Providence Road, (770) 971-3519 Pastor: Charles Whittaker www.newprovidencebc.com Northside Primitive Baptist Church 5265 Roswell Road, (678)481-279 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
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
Jehovah’s Witness Jehovah’s Witness 2065 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 427-1881 Pastor: Hope Torkornoo www.watchtower.org
Jewish Chabad of East Cobb 4450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 565-4412 Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, (770) 973-0137 Rabbis Shalom Lewis and Paul Kerbel www.etzchaim.net Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, (770) 973-9205 Rabbi: Stephen Lebow www.kolemeth.net
Korean Bethany Korean Presbyterian Multi-cultural (Korean, Brazilian and American) 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 643-1459 Pastor: Byeongho Choi www.bethanykorean.org Korean Covenant Presbyterian 2100 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 565-4777 Pastor: Paul Sim www.sungyahk.org Korean United Methodist Church 945 Old Canton Road, (770) 321-0020
Lutheran Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 2240 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-7919 Pastor: John Guse www.bslc.us
Faith Lutheran Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-8877 Marietta, GA 30068 Pastor: Carl Schneidert www.faithLCMS.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4600 Pastor: Ronald Grunke www.holytrinitymarietta.org Lutheran Church of Resurrection 4814 Paper Mill Road, (770) 953-3193 Marietta, GA 30068 www.lcrmarietta.org
Methodist East Cobb United Methodist 2325 Roswell Road, (770) 971-3643 Pastor: Brian Germano www.eastcobbumc.org Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2880 www.mtbethel.org Mountain View United Methodist 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Sunday Services at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Pastor: Bill Burch www.mvumc.org Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 971-1465 Pastor: Dr. Joe Peabody www.mtzionumc.org Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5271 Pastor: Jane Nugent www.powerumc.com Sacred Tapestry UMC 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 605-5083 www.sacredtapestry.com St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road, (770) 926-4961 St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 Kurtz Road, (770) 422-1089 Pastor: Dana Overton-Garrett Wesley Chapel United Methodist 4495 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 993-4919 Pastor: Jim Bocian www.wesleychapelumc.com
Non-Denominational Marietta Vineyard Church 1492 Roswell Road, (770) 977-9496 Pastor: Jeremy Graves www.mariettavineyard.org North Atlanta Church 2800 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 518-0303
Overcomers World Church 2300 Shallowford Road, (770) 924-0607 Pastors: Allison and Isaac Crawford overcomerswc.org Restoration Life Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-1481 Pastor: Ken Kessler www.lifeschoolinternational.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Service at the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel 8855 Main Street, Woodstock (Olde Towne), (770) 485-0504 Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Christ Presbyterian Church 495 Terrell Mill Road, (770) 956-7572 Pastor: Legree Finch www.christpreschurch.org East Cobb Presbyterian 4616 Roswell Road, (770) 973-4114 Pastor: Richard Holmes www.ecpca.org Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 977-2976 Pastor: Dr. Tim Erskine www.epres.org Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian 3605 Sandy Plains Road #240-161, (404) 786-9815 Pastor: John Fesko www.genevaopc.org Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4673 Pastor: Martin Hawley www.hopepca.org Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 998-9321 Pastor: Carrie Scott www.rtmchurch.org
United Church of Christ Pilgrimage Church UCC 3755 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-0007 Pastor: Kimberleigh Buchanan www.pilgrimageucc.org
Unitarian Universalist Emerson Unitarian Universalist 2799 Holly Springs Road, NE, (770) 578-1533 Pastor: Rev. Jeff Jones
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car seat. See my recent article on my Facebook page at Rohan Law, PC for additional information on this piece of legislation.
minute of it. He said when you are free-falling, which is for approximately one minute, it seems like you are suspended in the air- no sensation of falling whatsoever. He was in charge of pulling the parachute cord, but was so wrapped up in the moment, he forgot. Good thing he had Elvardo! We purchased a video of the dive, which I highly recommend.
HB 40 - Chief’s Law, named for a dog killed by poisoning, ensures antifreeze sold in the state tastes bitter. This also is designed to protect children for the same reason. The hope being that there will be no accidental poisoning and the Lynn Turner’s of the world can’t poison their spouses slowly over time. This is similar to the concept of adding the smell of sulfur to natural gas to detect when there is a leak. HB 87 - Imposes fines on employers who don’t verify the citizenship of workers. While a federal judge has issued a temporary injunction on this legislation, the injunction only applies to sections 7 and 8. These were the sections dealing with the police’s authority to stop and check the status of individuals after committing a crime and created new criminal charge and penalties for transporting or harboring illegal aliens. The remaining provisions regarding E-verify go into effect as previously scheduled. HB 99 - Takes fingerprints of everyone applying for a nurse’s license. HB 101 - Revises laws dealing with safety equipment on bicycles and traffic rules for them. The new laws require a motor vehicle to yield for bicycles traveling in a bike lane and defines the “minimum safe distance” as three feet. HB 277 – Legalizes hunting for deer with bait on private property. The state will maintain broad discretion to regulate the baiting practices. As always, it remains unclear as to what exactly this means in terms of future approval or regulations of private property rights.
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by Little League Baseball. Focus on mechanics first and velocity second. Avoid pitching for different teams at the same time. 8. The athlete’s knee. Female athletes playing soccer or basketball are up to 10 times more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than males. Seventy percent of ACL injuries are noncontact injuries, which typically occur from sudden deceleration or landing with the knee hyperextended. Programs have been developed to improve neuromuscular control (coordination) of the knee. These programs focus on balance, strengthening and plyometrics. Proper landing technique from a jump can help to prevent ACL injuries. Athletes should land on the balls of the feet with the knees bent and try not to land with a “knock knee” position. Playing while hurt can worsen your child’s injury or jeopardize the season. If you feel your child may have a sports-related injury, seek out a reputable physician who can get your child safely back in the game. 50
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Now that he’s done it and had such an amazing experience, I have added skydiving to my bucket list. I purchased my gift certificate from LivingSocial.com, which saved me half off the regular price. Several of the group coupon sites offer similar deals on a fairly frequent basis, in case skydiving is on your bucket list.
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However, there are compelling reasons why one should seek treatment. A recent John Hopkins’s study and the National Institute on Aging found a strong correlation between hearing loss and dementia. It found that adults with hearing loss are much more likely to develop dementia than those with normal hearing. It also found that hearing loss increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. They state that this could be due in part to the social isolation that goes along with untreated hearing loss, or the fatigue that goes along with trying to understand and decipher what is being said in very noisy situations. Better hearing is a quality of life issue. Helen Keller is quoted as saying, “Blindness separates us from things, but deafness separates us from people.” A large part of how we communicate with others is with hearing. When that is impaired, then our relationships with others can be impaired as well. When a person has accepted the fact that he/she has a hearing deficit and is motivated to improve his or her ability to communicate, then moving forward with treatment can be successful. The immediate positive benefits of correcting a hearing loss are plentiful. You can enjoy your loved ones again, improve your interpersonal relationships, develop a more positive outlook on life, feel secure again and reward yourself with personal selfconfidence. You will be surprised at what you have been missing! Do you or someone you love suffer from hearing loss? You might if you answer yes to the following questions: 1. Others complain that the TV is too loud 2. I often ask others to repeat themselves 3. People seem to mumble 4. I hear conversations but don’t always understand, especially in background noise 5. I have noises (ringing, buzzing) in my ears. If you answered YES to any of these you may have hearing loss. It is recommended that you see an audiologist for a hearing examination.
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the team decided upon five strategies for the year. Another work session and goals, action items, budgets and team responsibilities were in place. Fast, specific and consistent. Without a clear vision of your company’s purpose and a vision for its future, it is easy to get distracted by the latest fad. Chasing the next big thing can tax your personnel, infrastructure and finances beyond repair. “How did we get here?” is not a question you want to face. Clarifying your purpose on your time table - rather than in the midst of a business crisis – will provide a firm foundation for good decision making when the heat is on. It need not be an expensive process: a pizza and a borrowed conference room with a few flip charts may be all the investment you need. When school starts, homework mounts and the frenzy of the competitive robotics season hits, Team WALT will operate together like a well oiled robot. They know where they are going: World Championships.
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WALTON AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations The Association for Holistic Wellness Meeting: First Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Location: Meditating Mantis - Historic Roswell Contact: Chris Kell - Chris@ah-we.com
Children of the American Revolution Contact: B. Schilling, (770) 643-1010 Cobb American Association of University Women Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: www.aauwcobb.org
East Cobb Business Association Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 www.eastcobbba.com
Cobb County WWII Veterans Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m. Location: Windy Hill Senior Center Contact: Bill Hill, (678) 354-7059
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 AARP Meeting: 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3332 Sandy Plains Road Contact: Martha Boyce, (678) 290-9895
East Cobb PowerCore Team Meeting: Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Mitch Lovell, (404) 572-1278
East Cobb Civic Association Meeting: Last Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: Government Services Center 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Jill Flamm, President www.eastcobb.net
Joy of Connecting A networking dinner for professional women Meeting: 7 p.m., call for date Contact: Betty Goodman, (770) 906-3391 Bsg1011@bellsouth.net www.thejoyofconnecting.com Northeast Cobb Business Association Meeting: Third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Contact: crba@cantonroadba.org or (770) 423-1330 Y Business Network Y membership not required. Meeting: Every other Friday, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Location: Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Rosemary Macmillan, (678) 569-9622
Charitable Organizations Aloha To Aging, Inc. Support Programs for Seniors and their families. Contact: Dawn Reed, (678) 439-1177 Animals Deserve Better, Inc. Animal rescue and adoptions Contact: Kimberly Brenowitz, (770) 402-0297 kimberlyadb@aol.com Boys and Girls Clubs Contact: (770) 427-0418 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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East Cobb Civitans Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12 noon Location: Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road Contact: Mary Karras, (770) 422-6485 East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Suzanne Strickland, (770) 992-2882 East Cobb Lions Club Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 East Cobb Optimist Clubs Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: Shillings on the Square 19 N. Park Square NE, Marietta Contact: Jim David, (404) 683-0196 Kiwanis Club of East Cobb Meetings: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: 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 Rotary Club of East Cobb Meeting: Wednesdays at 7 — 8 a.m. Location: Indian Hills Country Club Contact: (770) 971-2605 www.eastcobbrotary.com President’s Club Toastmasters Meeting: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: East Cobb Government Services Building, 4400 Lower Roswell Road
Contact: Sean Ryan, sean_ryan@comcast.net VFW Post 2681 Location: 140 Powers Ferry Road Contact: (770) 977-2088 www.vfwwebcom.org/ga/post2681
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 East Cobb Democratic Alliance Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Rd. Contact: Tom Barksdale (770) 592-9424 Cobb County Libertarian Party Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: Council Chamber Marietta City Hall Contact: Ted Skirvin, (770) 795-1331 www.cobblp.org Cobb County Republican Party Meeting: 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Location: Williamson Bros. BBQ, Marietta Contact: (770) 421-1833, scottj@applebank.net www.cobbgop.org Cobb County Republican Women Meeting: 4th Friday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Marietta Conference Center 500 Powder Springs Street Contact: (770) 785-2522, www.ccrwc.org
Support Groups Al-Anon Meeting: Location: Contact:
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Savannah Court, 866 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Derin White, (770) 977-4420 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 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
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
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.
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 Erica, (404) 539-4287 erica_beltz@yahoo.com Website: www.tcfmarietta.org Dad 2 Dad For stay-at-home dads Contact: Richard Collins, (770) 579-5445 Diabetes Support Group Contact: Wellstar, (770) 793-7828 East Cobb CHADD For parents with children who have ADHD. Contact: east-cobb@chadd.net Website: www.chadd.net/300 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 Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 or (678) 620-3685 Website: www.accessandequity.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church Blackwell Road
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. 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: Christine, (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 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 Parents Without Partners Contact: Ted Perskey, (770) 973-4087 www.Pwpchapter698.org PASA (Parents of All Stages and Ages) Meeting: Fridays at 10 a.m.Free child care available Location: East Cobb UMC Lower Level Activities Building, 2325 Roswell Road Contact: Lisa Hunt (770) 984-0699
Road to Recovery Divorce Support Group Meeting: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. 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’s Ministry Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 973-6561, www.jfbc.org Single Adult Ministry Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-3447, www.mtbethel.org Treasures in Heaven (miscarriage/infant death) Meeting: 4th Monday at 7 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling VOICE Today 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
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 Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: Dan Batchelor, (770) 992-2362 Sope Creek Garden Club Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Karin Guzy, (770) 955-1303 AroundAbout WALTON | July 2011
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Choosing The Right Plastic Surgeon continued from page 35
Reputable hospitals (WellStar, Northside, Piedmont, St. Joseph’s) will not grant privileges to surgeons unless they are adequately trained. In fact, surgeons have to prove that they have the proper training and experience to gain those privileges. Only top plastic surgeons are granted hospital privileges at major hospitals, so if your surgeon doesn’t have them, it is cause for concern — you may want to dig deeper.
3. Check the number of years in practice and medical training received.
It’s crucial that your surgeon has experience in plastic surgery and the procedure you are considering. Research his educational background. Also, keep in mind that top-notch universities and residency programs produce extremely talented plastic surgeons, so even if they don’t have many years under their belts, they were trained by the best. Credentials matter.
4. See if disciplinary actions have been taken.
Do your own research as well. Look online, make phone calls. Unfortunately, there are stories of educated people choosing surgeons who aren’t reputable, but they didn’t know it because they only chose the doctor based on fancy ads. Online physician rating sites can be somewhat arbitrary, but if they have several negatives about a surgeon you are interested in, look further.
5. Make sure you are not rushed during your consultation.
Come with a list of questions and feel satisfied that they have been answered. Also, be wary of “free” consultations — highly skilled plastic surgeons often don’t give away their time for free. Make sure you feel comfortable with the staff and doctor. For even more helpful tips, visit www.mariettaplasticsurgery. com/content/news.
A Beautiful Smile continued from page 32
smile. So what is too white? Generally, the teeth should be no whiter than the whites of the eyes. When these colors match, the result is a natural appearance. Teeth that are much whiter appear fake. Studies have shown that when a man or a woman chooses a mate, one of the attributes that subconsciously makes a person desire another is the appearance of health. Healthy teeth, besides being symmetrical and light in color, have firm, light pink gums surrounding them and are not chipped, worn, or cracked. When the gums are swollen and red from gingivitis, which is caused by bacteria, it is a sign of an unhealthy mouth. Also, have you ever heard the old expression, “he is long in the tooth?” It’s a term that means someone is of advanced age. Gums that have receded from the teeth, often because of periodontal disease or teeth grinding, expose the roots and create spaces near the gumline, making the teeth look longer and less youthful. 54
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Individuality is what makes us all interesting and unique. The goal in a smile makeover should be to achieve a better version of YOU! Orthodontics to straighten teeth, tooth re-contouring, cosmetic bonding, veneers and all-ceramic restorations, teeth whitening, and replacement of discolored fillings are just a few of the options available to enhance a smile. If you are dissatisfied with your smile, the next time you visit your dentist, ask him or her about a smile analysis to see if you are the best you can be.
Early Detection of Breast Cancer continued from page 36
MRI uses radio waves and a magnet to create detailed images of the inside of the body. The American Cancer Society recommends that women at high risk of breast cancer undergo yearly breast cancer screening with breast MRI in addition to mammography. These recommendations were prompted by several studies of MRI screening of women at high risk of breast cancer. While these studies found that the addition of MRI to mammography increased the frequency of false-positive test results compared to mammography alone, it also produced important improvements in breast cancer detection. Breast MRI should be used in conjunction with, not as a replacement for, screening and diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound.
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State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
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Probate Court Chief Judge Kelli Wolk
(770) 528-1900
Juvenile Court Presiding Judge James Whitfield
(770) 528-2220
Director of Juvenile Court Services Michele Marchant-Wellmon
(770) 528-2290 fax: (770) 528-2214
Solicitor General, Barry E. Morgan
(770) 528-8500 fax: (770) 528-8578
District Attorney, Patrick H. Head cobbda@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3080 fax: (770) 528-3030
Cobb County Coroner Brian Frist 150 North Marietta Pkwy Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 528-2200
Cobb County Board of Commissioners 100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090 www.cobbcountyga.gov
(770) 528-3300 fax: (770) 528-2606
Commissioners: Tim Lee, Chairman tlee@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3300
Helen Goreham, District 1 hgoreham@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3313
Bob Ott, District 2 bob.ott@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3316
JoAnn Birrell, District 3 joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org
(770)528-3317
Woody Thompson, District 4 woody.thompson@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3312
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. Bobby Franklin (R), District 43 bobby.franklin@house.ga.gov
(770) 591-6240
Rep. Matt Dollar (R), District 45 matt.dollar@house.ga.gov
Board of Education Kathleen Angelucci, Post 4 kangelucci.boardmember@cobbk12.org
(404) 656-0254
David Banks, Post 5 dbanks.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Scott Sweeny, Post 6 ssweeny.boardmember@cobbk12.org
County Government: Superior Court Judge Reuben Green
(770) 528-1800
Magistrate Court Chief Judge Frank R. Cox
(770) 528-8900
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Neil Warren 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org
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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
City of Marietta:
Mayor Steve Tumlin stumlin@mariettaga.gov
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Fast Twitch Movers. Apartments, homes, commercial, hauling. Competitive rates. (770) 676-1811.
SSAT Prep. Private day and boarding school placement, educational consultation. (678) 7702761.
Deejay Available for family and class reunions, birthday parties, any occasion. (404) 667-9056.
Spanish Lessons. Individual or small groups. Biology, chemistry and math tutoring. (678) 7702761.
Garage Door Distributor. Sales, installation. Prices start at $189! Horizon Steel Structures. (770) 874-4703. Bells Ferry Rd.
help wanted CityWide Maintenance, located in Marietta, is hiring for Account Managers and Night Managers. Part-time. For more information, visit www. gocitywide.com/Atlanta or Scott, (770) 990-3334.
Tutoring/Instruction home services E.P. Pressure Wash. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. (770) 380-2325.
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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). American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit EKSuccess Brands, a division of Wilton Brands Inc., of Woodbridge, IL, is voluntarily recalling about 75,000 American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon bracelets kits. The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. Musical Shaker Instrument Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, NY, is voluntarily recalling about 9,400 (in the U.S.) and 700 (in Canada) Gripper Shaker musical instruments. The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached handle also exposes small steel pellets and a plastic plug which pose choking hazards. Notebook Computer Batteries Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, CA, is voluntarily recalling about 162,600 additional Lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers (54,000 and 70,000 batteries were previously recalled in May 2010 and May 2009, respectively). The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Bicycle Helmets Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, CA, is voluntarily recalling about 31,100 (in the United States) and 2,500 (in Canada) full-face bicycle helmets. The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer’s head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
Counterfeit Smoke Alarms Distributed in Atlanta The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers in the Atlanta area to check their homes for counterfeit smoke alarms. About 18,500 counterfeit photoelectric smoke alarms were distributed for free in the Atlanta area between 2006 through May 2011 as part of the Atlanta Smoke Alarm Program. The smoke alarms can fail to alert consumers in the event of a fire. Zooper Strollers Lan Enterprises, LLC, of Hillsboro, OR, is voluntarily recalling about 2,300 strollers. The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. Yard Power Products STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, VA, is voluntarily recalling about 2.3 million Gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap. The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard. GE Food Processors Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, AK, is voluntarily recalling about 255,000 General Electric® food processors. The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
For more information on these and many other warnings issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, visit www.cpsc.gov or call 1-800-638-2772. AroundAbout WALTON | July 2011
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Support the Advertisers that Support Our Community! attorneys/legal services Rohan Law, P.C. (404) 923-7570
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automotive Sellars Goodyear 14, 22. (770) 973-5780, 648 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 992-7977, 2950 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 509-1422, 3621 Sandy Plains Road
Banking/Financial Services Citadel CPA & Wealth Care Services Inside Front. (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw LGE Credit Union 1-800-286-1166
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991
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Dentists/Orthodontists Cristi Y. Cheek DMD, P.C. (770) 993-3775 www.cheekdental.com Shenk Dental Care (770) 992-6568 4690 Woodstock Rd. Suite 100 Roswell, GA 30075
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Health & Beauty Nail Eagle 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd (770) 565-5634 Patrick Carmen NR.9 Salon (678) 427-8000
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Home Improvement/Repair & Service Atlanta Architectural Cabinets (770) 405-0094 Georgia Hardwood (770) 374-5555 Reliable Heating & Air (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com Southern Roofing Solutions (770) 899-0003
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Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-5678 www.humanecobb.com 148 Fairground St. SE, Marietta
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Photographers Robert Poole Photography (678) 523-0123
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Studio 7 Photography (770) 685-7391 www.studio7hub.com
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Dance Stop Studios (770) 578-0048
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Legends Elite All-Star Cheerleading (770) 509-5500
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REstaurants/Food SErvices Good Measure Meals (404) 815-7695
Physicians and Medical Services Brain Balance Cover, 30, 31 (770) 650-8010 www.brainbalancecenters.com Marietta Plastic Surgery (770) 425-0118 www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com
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Pearle Vision (770) 509-8480 1401 Johnson Ferry Road
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Yogolycious Frozen Yogurt (770) 509-2345
Progressive Audiology Center, Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244
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Resurgens OrthoNow (770) 423-2172
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Real estate & related services Atlanta Communities (770) 240-2001 www.atlantacommunities.net
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Sunset Point on Lake Nantahala (828) 321-3101 www.visitlakesend.com
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Reflection - Lake Nantahala Inside Back Cover www.reflectionlakenantahala.com
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Senior Services Aloha to Senior Solutions (678) 777-7241
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Savannah Court of Marietta (770) 977-4420
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South 19 . (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
WellStar Health Systems (770) 956-7827 www.wellstar.org
Windsong at Greystone Village (770) 516-3678 www.windsonglife.com