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Contents

November 2020

VOLUME 8 | ISSUE 4

20-21 On the Cover

Your Pie

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Volunteer Profile

Victoria Hill

28-29

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

36-37

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Artist Profile

Jane Biven

04 ........................... Perspective

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06 .............................. 10 .....................

Calendar

Community Life

18...................... Senator Speaks 26 ..................

Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message

32 ............................ Senior Life 39 ............................. Quotables 40 .........................

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illness, or loss of a job can send almost anyone into a scramble for cash. Second, joint bank accounts also become the property of the surviving accountholder at the death of one party, and those assets do not flow through the decedent’s will.

pandemic has upended each industry in a different way. In the steady world of estate planning and probate, the changes have impacted how we practice, but not the basics of what we do. Estate planning addresses two questions: Who makes decisions? And how do assets change hands? The first question is one of power or authority. As adults, we gain the right to open bank accounts, acquire cars and houses, and invest our savings. Knowing how these assets are handled when we die is the key to creating a smooth path to our care and inheritance.

Avoid Issues by Obtaining a

Power of Attorney By Chris Miller, Esq.

One common way to share power on a bank account is to make it joint, so that two or more people have the right to withdraw money. This has the advantage of letting someone else use your funds to care for you, but it also has two disadvantages. First, joint bank accounts are subject to the creditors of both accountholders, and a sudden accident,

Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Georgia adopted a new form of Power of Attorney in 2017. Powers of Attorney signed before then are less effective and likely to be rejected by banks and other financial institutions, so be sure to keep these documents current to make life easier for the loved ones you name as your agents, executors, and beneficiaries. L

Chris Miller is an attorney in Alpharetta. 678-746-2900. NorthFultonWills.com

Sujatha Vivek MD, MRCOG, FACOG

Whitney Cook MD, FACOG

If a parent has more than one child and plans to divide assets equally among them at death, then having a jointly held account with one child for convenience during your lifetime alters the path of how that account changes hands at your death. A good middle ground is a Power of Attorney, which gives someone the right to act for you, but does not give them the right to take that property for themselves.

Nicole Sparks MD

Akhila Kothapalli DO

Supriya Rao MD, FACOG

Komal Agarwal MD, FACOG

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I’d love to read more, learn faster, and fill my time gaining knowledge and understanding. But, realistically, I’ve struggled to find the time to organize my thoughts to write this column and have missed my deadline once again — yet here it is.

This past year, through fate and good fortune, I married a wonderful lady. She’s a great mother, a nurse, and my “forever girlfriend.” She is what I’m most thankful for this year. She has helped me understand the importance of how two opinions/views may not always fold into one cohesive idea, but with faith, fellowship, and hope — regardless of any differences — people can stand together and love each other through it all. We can all be thankful for that.

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Each of us is how our creator intended us to be. Red, yellow, white, black, pink, or blue — regardless of your hue — you are you. Some of you may exercise to keep your body at a level of peak performance; most days, I’m usually happy to just get out of bed on time and make it to where I need to be. I could be someone who eats organic food, keeps track of dietary macros, and stays strong and fit as a fiddle, but honestly, that’s not me either.

When we consider the vast number of opinions, facts, and fantasy that is so readily available, there is much ado about almost everything. So “much” seems so big sometimes that it can be overwhelming trying to calculate all the emotions and make sense of it all. There are times when I concede that I don’t know what is best for everyone, and I’m thankful to feel that way. There is a heaping helping of stuff that doesn’t make sense to me. There’s twice as much that doesn’t make sense to most of us, and I believe some things will never make sense to anyone. Yet here we are — we made it together.

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espite all the challenges presented to us these past many months, let’s start by being thankful that we’ve made it to this point. Just being here — being who we are with what we have is a blessing indeed. In no uncertain terms, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to take a break from the stress and sinew of all that is swirling about and just read a little bit. That in itself is something to be thankful for, so let’s take a breath together. Here’s a little read.

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Heritage Month By Christy Noll [HomeLife] November is Native American Heritage Month, which provides families with a great opportunity to explore the Creek and Cherokee tribes (the two main native north Georgia tribes) and also visit local museums and other sites to help educate children about Native American culture. The Cherokee tribe was one of the largest on the east coast. Most tribe members speak English today, but 20,000 of them also speak the Cherokee Indian language, which is complex with soft sounds. The tribe lived in settled villages, usually located near a river. Cherokee houses were made of river cane and plaster with thatched roofs. These dwellings were about as strong and warm as log cabins. The Creek tribe spoke Muskogean and lived on a huge expanse of the flatlands that are now parts of Georgia and Alabama. The Creeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main crops were corn, beans, and squash. Most of the farming was done by women while the men were responsible for hunting and defense. They commonly tattooed their entire bodies, which was also popular among many other tribes. There are many sites and museums throughout Georgia to visit on field trips or family vacations to learn more about the lives and culture of Native Americans. The Atlanta History Center has a permanent exhibit on native and indigenous peoples. Other locations include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Track Rock Gap, Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, and Chieftains Trail, to name a few. A pile of stones at a traffic intersection in Dahlonega marks the grave of the Cherokee princess Trahlyta. The stones have been dropped by generations of passersby who desire good luck. Native Americans play a large part in our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, and learning more about how they lived and what their values were helps us to understand our heritage. Sources - BigOrrIn.org/cherokee_kids.htm, ExploreGeorgia.org, and AtlantaHistoryCenter.com

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Christy Noll is founder of AlpharettaMoms.org, a resource that connects North Fulton families with community organizations, programs, and events.

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Calendar Due to recent public health concerns, please confirm each event’s details and safety precautions before attending.

NOVEMBER

1, 7, 8, 14, & 15

Roswell Art Fund Pop Up Performance Series Presents Acoustic Syndicate With Carly Burruss Joined by country singer-songwriter Carly Burruss, this band offers a unique blend of bluegrass instruments, rock sensibilities, and conscious songwriting that has inspired a generation of musicians and has influenced the modern roots-music revival. Parking for this socially distanced event begins at 6:00pm. Tickets $80-$140 for a party of 1-4. 7:00pm, From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Freshtix.com/events/ acoustic-syndicate

Fall Colors Canoe Trip — Take in the vibrant colors of the trees before they fade into winter. Paddle quietly along the Chattahoochee River, listening to the sounds of nature. Ages 6+. Registration required, $35 general public/$30 CNC members. 3:00-6:00pm, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055 x238. ChattNatureCenter.org

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Milton Restaurant Week Check out the expanding restaurant scene in the Milton/Crabapple community to enjoy new culinary experiences through food, fellowship, and spirits. Please visit the website for a list of participating restaurants. Restaurant hours, downtown Milton/ Crabapple. 770-645-4545. MiltonRestaurantWeek.com

ONGOING Park P.E. Each Tuesday, a certified trainer will lead kids in grades K-8 in exercises. FREE. 5:30-6:00pm, Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell Street

Music w/ Movement — On the first and third Wednesday of each month, sing along, dance, jump, and wiggle with Ms. Kim! Ages 1-4 (siblings welcome). FREE! 10:30-11:00am, Pavilion 1 (behind Wills Park Recreation Center), 11925 Wills Road

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Tongue Twister Day — Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers! Give your tongue a workout, as you spend the day practicing, reciting, and sharing your favorite tongue twisters with friends and family.

November Is Native American Heritage Month — This month, take time to recognize the rich diversity of the cultures that existed in America before it became the world power it is today. Now is a great time to research your local history and discover which tribes once lived in this area.

23-25 & 27

The Wednesday Social The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce supports, promotes, and connects professionals to what matters most. Enjoy conversation with fellow members, meet new faces, and contribute to the collaboration. Members $15/non-members $25, includes appetizers and two beverage tickets. 5:30-7:30pm, Phase Family Center, 12150 Morris Road, Alpharetta. 404-670-9921. AlpharettaChamber.com

22-1/3/21 Holiday Market at Avalon Enjoy this one-stop shop for all your gifting needs. Monday-Wednesday 11:00am-7:00pm, Thursday-Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday 12:00-6:00pm, Avalon, 400 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta. 770-765-2000. ExperienceAvalon.com

Thanksgiving Break Hikes: Creek and Cherokee — Join CNC for a bonus hike this week! Nestled upon part of the historic Etowah (Hightower) Trail, the nature center provides the perfect setting to learn more about the Creek and Cherokee peoples. Hikes are included with general admission and free to CNC members. 11:00am-12:00pm, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055 x238. ChattNatureCenter.org

Yoga

Each Thursday, weather permitting, these outdoor classes are for all levels. FREE fun brought to you by the City of Alpharetta and your favorite Lift Yoga teachers. Bring your own mat and a bottle of water. To help maintain social distancing, maximum class size is 25 people. 10:00am, Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell Street, Alpharetta. 470-433-2378. Wellness@ alpharetta.ga.us, Alpharetta.Ga.us Serving Roswell, Alpharetta, and Milton

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DECEMBER

4-5

Artists Holiday Market — Give art this holiday season! Buyers and guests will enjoy a cash-and-carry opportunity to purchase original artwork. 10:00am-6:00pm, Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street, Alpharetta. 678-297-6165. ArtsAlpharetta.org

Back to Nature Holiday Market — Explore unique handmade and/or eco-friendly gifts made by more than 40 local artisans. Holiday market includes art, jewelry, candles, children’s gifts, bath products, food, and nature gifts. FREE admission. 10:00am3:00pm, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055 x238. ChattNatureCenter.org

Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show — At this outdoor event, 80 unique vendors will showcase their merchandise during this safe, socially distanced, festive show to support the Roswell United Methodist Church’s Youth Mission’s Ministry and 80 small, local businesses. Masks and temperature checks required upon entering the shopping area. Admission is FREE. 12/4 3:00-7:00pm and 12/5 9:30am4:00pm, Roswell United Methodist Church lower parking lot, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. 770993-6218. RUMC.com

5 & 12

Alpharetta Christmas Market — Shop local for your gift giving needs this year! 10:00am-3:00pm, Town Green at City Center (in front of Alpharetta City Hall), North and South Broad Streets, Alpharetta. AlpharettaBusinessAssociation.com

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Annual Winter Works in Clay Holiday Show and Sale — Support more than 40 members of Roswell’s Clay Collective by giving a loved one a unique gift of handmade ceramic artwork. All City of Roswell pandemic safety guidelines will be followed at this event. Opening reception on 12/5 at 7:00pm. Friday and Saturday 10:00am5:00pm and Sunday 12:00-5:00pm, Arts Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-641-3990. RoswellClayCollective.com

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14th Annual Freedom Fighters Open — North Fulton VFW Post 12002 hosts this annual charity golf tournament to raise money for Operation Santa, Inc., which provides Christmas gifts for children of deployed Georgia soldiers. The format is a 4-person scramble; if you don’t have a team, you will be placed on one. 10:30am, BridgeMill Athletic Club, 1190 Bridge Mill Avenue, Canton. 770-235-4858. OperationSanta.org/ffo Add

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Community Vineyard Johns Creek Announces Information Center Opening and Recent Hires Vineyard Johns Creek, an assisted living and memory care community, recently opened a new information center for COVID-19 safe visits. In addition, the community hired two new executive leadership team members. The information center is located at 10475 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 410. “As we welcome visitors to the Vineyard Johns Creek Information Center, the health and safety of our guests and employees remains our biggest priority,” said Kevin Suite, president and chief operating

officer of Valeo Senior. “We are implementing daily practices and procedures that will help reduce the spread of COVID-19, have been reviewing daily the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and are complying with local, state, and federal guidelines.” From a personnel standpoint, Vineyard Johns Creek is thrilled to announce Annette Fields has taken the position of executive director. With over 10 years of industry experience, she is nationally certified as a Director

of Assisted Living (CDAL) and has experience in both social services and education. Jennifer Farine joins the team as sales director. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the senior living community in Johns Creek and the surrounding areas.

Jennifer Farine

Valeo Senior has two new communities set to open this fall, with four more in development for 2020 and five to commence in 2021, including Vineyard Johns Creek. For more information, visit VineyardJohnsCreek.com.

Annette Fields

Get Ready for InCommunity’s Thanksgiving Food Drive 2020!

New Adaptive Playground Equipment for Children With Special Needs

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and friends of InCommunity are already asking how they can help with meals this year. Due to the pandemic, the organization is collecting items to compile 43 Thanksgiving boxes, which will be delivered to each home. Individuals and staff will share the meal in their homes on Thanksgiving Day, thanks to your support.

“The partnership between the City, the Fulton County Board of Education, Resurgens Foundation, North Metro Miracle League, and Northside Hospital is a model in how corporations, nonprofits, and local government can work together to improve the lives of everyone in the community,” said Rodgers.

Each box will feed a group of four and include the following: brownie mix, cornbread mix, gravy, canned fruit, green beans, yams, corn, boxed stuffing, macaroni and cheese, hot chocolate, instant potatoes, muffin mix, and a gift card for turkey. If you’d like to donate items or fill a box, please visit InCommunityGa.org for more information. You may deliver items to InCommunity’s main office by Thursday, November 12, or email April.Olsen@incommunityga.org to schedule a pickup from your nearby home. 10

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It is common for city governments to work with schools to engage children in recreation and after-school programs. It is less common for a city to partner with an elementary school to overhaul its playground to benefit both the schoolchildren and the entire community. This is exactly what happened with Alpharetta Elementary School and the City of Alpharetta. Alpharetta ES is unique in that students with mental and physical disabilities make up approximately 24% of the population. In the past, the students had an outdoor area that didn’t meet their physical needs and was in great need of repair. After discussing the matter with a teacher and a local nonprofit organization, North Metro Miracle League’s Executive Director Morgan Rodgers had an idea that would result in a successful collaboration.

The City of Alpharetta’s parks team has created a new accessible playground that provides a safer and more inclusive experience for the children. The playground includes a wheelchair adaptive swing and upgraded trail surface as well as sensory environments and improved landscaping. The school and the City entered into a 10year agreement that permits the community to use the playground when school is not in session. Alpharetta ES’s playground is open to the public starting at 4:00pm on school days and through the weekend, with full access to the park’s amenities. Add

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Community Roswell North Elementary Foundation’s Successful Inaugural Golf Tournament The Roswell North Elementary Foundation (RNEF) recently hosted its inaugural Golf Fore Science Classic, raising approximately $11,000 to provide funding for the school’s Licata Science Lab, Life Science Extension, RNE Garden, and other initiatives. “We are so grateful to the Roswell North community for their unwavering support at this unprecedented time," said Allison Hegarty, vice president of business fundraising. “The success of our Golf Fore Science Classic could not have been achieved without everyone’s help and commitment to the Licata Science Lab and RNEF.” The Roswell North Elementary Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization formed in 2009 to enrich and support the academic experience of the students at Roswell North Elementary School. The Foundation annually funds all the costs of the Licata Science Lab, one of only two elementary school-level science labs in North Fulton County, as well as additional programs, improvements, or initiatives consistent with the school’s strategic plan. For more information, visit RNEFoundation.com

North Fulton Community Charities Is Collecting Warm Coats North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) is collecting new and gently worn coats and jackets as well as accessories such as hats, scarves, and gloves for children and adults for its annual warm coat drive. Last NFCC Executive Director Holly York year, NFCC distributed 1,892 helped shop for coats during last items including coats and year’s warm coat program. accessories. “COVID-19 has forced us to change our procedures and safety protocols, but it hasn’t changed the fact that families in our community still need warm coats, as we head into winter,” said NFCC Community Events Manager Jacquie Tracy. “For 26 years, NFCC has been providing for those in need with our warm coat program. It is a small way we can make a big difference to our neighbors who especially need our help this year.” The community is invited to donate at the NFCC distribution site (310 North Point Parkway Circle in Alpharetta) November 2-4 from 10:00am-1:00pm or 2:00pm-5:00pm. Additional ways to volunteer and donate, including a new Target registry, are available on the holiday page at NFCCHoliday.org. The coat drive is the first of many holiday programs NFCC hosts. Other holiday programs include the Thanksgiving food drive in November, sponsored families and Santa Shop in December, and holiday baskets for local senior residents in November and December. For more information on the holiday programs, including ways to donate and volunteer, visit NFCCHoliday.org.

Roswell High School Named One of Georgia’s Top High Schools Roswell High School is ranked seventh in Fulton County Schools, 22nd in metro Atlanta high schools, 28th within Georgia, and 897th in the United States. The U.S. News and World Report recently announced the top national schools in its list of best high schools. Criteria for Serving Roswell, Alpharetta, and Milton

in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. ranking includes graduation rates, college preparedness, and students’ performance on state-required tests. For inclusion on this list, data is evaluated on more than 24,000 public high schools

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Community Roswell’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Recognized for Outstanding Public Involvement Roswell’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan has been recognized by the Georgia Planning Association (GPA) for its public outreach efforts including a robust online survey, citizen stakeholder committee, and tactical (in-field) intercept surveys with its citizens. The survey initiative reached residents who typically do not get involved in the City’s planning process. This extra effort was critical in developing the Plan’s recommendations and gaining buyin from residents.

“Getting input from our residents and listening to their needs is always a priority for the City of Roswell,” said Mayor Lori Henry. “Public input is critical for the success of projects such as our first-ever Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. We are excited that the Georgia Planning Association recognized the Transportation Department for all the effort that went into the public engagement phase. Because our residents were involved, I know the plan is going to be a great success for our community.” The GPA is the Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association. Each year, it recognizes outstanding work in the planning field. The Outstanding Public Involvement award recognizes an initiative where a region or community involves the public in a planning activity above and beyond the minimum state or local requirements, and where that involvement contributes to the final product. To learn more about the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, visit RoswellGov.com/bikeped

Fulton County Library System Launches PAPER for Online Learning Earlier this year, Fulton County Library System launched a variety of new digital resources to enhance an already extensive digital library experience. Popular digital resources launched earlier this year included Lynda.com, 12

Kanopy, and Creative Bug. More recently, the library system launched Paper.co, a free, online tutoring service for Fulton County residents and library card holders. Through Paper’s remote learning platform, students are provided unlimited 24/7 access to online tutoring in any subject from a fully vetted Paper educator as well as essay review with annotated

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feedback within 24 hours. Through Socratic instruction methods, students are guided through concepts to find the answers on their own.

Paper, the Fulton County Library System is helping to close the divide between those who can afford private tutoring and those who cannot.

With many districts continuing to teach children through remote learning, the need for flexible and personalized online support for students has only increased. In partnering with

To access Paper.co, visit FulCoLibrary.org/digitallibrary or go to Paper.co to register for this exciting new resource.

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works very well at birth, it is their main sense along with the tactile stimulation of touch — especially on their faces.

Kittens

in Their Formative Weeks PART 1

By Michael Ray, D.V.M. [HomeLife] Kittens are born with their eyes closed, and they basically sleep, nurse, and sometimes meow loudly. The queen stimulates their elimination, and they are completely dependent upon her for their first few weeks. They will communicate with the queen vocally on day one. At four days old, kittens can clumsily walk to their preferred teat for nursing. Because olfactory sensation

A feral queen can teach her kittens to be afraid of anything (especially humans) as early as two days old. Socialization issues can extend into adulthood when a kitten spends its first few days with a truly feral mom. Eyes open around 7-10 days, and ears open between 2-3 weeks (though kittens hear with closed ears by day four). These senses contribute to the next phase — the development of the ultimate predator. Baby teeth also begin to bud between 2-3 weeks old. The socialization phase is vitally important. First, and most importantly, cat-on-cat socialization is being learned. Kittens are responsible for all gait patterns, adult locomotion, and most body postures by 6-7 weeks old. Interacting with others is based upon each kitten’s environment and exposure, but no experience equals a bad experience.

WORRY MEETS ITS MATCH.

So, if a kitten is isolated early, its socialization could suffer greatly. Kittens also learn by visual inspection, so grooming and hunting skills (through play) are being learned as early as four weeks old, which is also around the time mom is getting sick of nursing. However, nursing may continue until kittens are 7-8 weeks old, at which time they begin eating solid foods. Studies have shown that the earlier kittens stop nursing, the more effective they become at hunting. The budding stars help mom eat her prey by week four and stop nursing immediately. They will begin hunting with the queen between 15-18 weeks, becoming self-sufficient predators by age six months.

Michael Ray is a doctor of veterinary medicine at The Cat Clinic, 1002 Canton Street, Roswell. 770-552-7877. CatClinicOf Roswell.com

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Northside Adds New Physicians to North Fulton Locations [HealthyLife] Atlanta Cancer Care recently welcomed Dr. Harpaul “Paul” S. Gill to its Alpharetta and Cumming offices. A hematologist and medical oncologist, Dr. Gill specializes in treating patients with lung cancer, melanoma, genitourinary cancer, lymphoma, and benign hematology. Through his fellowship training, he had the opportunity serve a broad patient population and gain valuable experience in treating both the medical aspects of cancer care as well as the social and psychological aspects.

“A cancer diagnosis can be life-altering for patients and families, and the trust that patients put in their providers is something that I value and will never take for granted,” said Dr. Gill. “Care should be a coordinated effort between a provider and patients, and key to that relationship is open and honest communication.” For more information about Dr. Gill, treatments offered, or appointment scheduling, please visit AtlantaCancerCare.com.

Laureate Medical Group recently welcomed Dr. Beverly Schuler to its Alpharetta and Cumming locations. Dr. Schuler is a board-certified physician in internal medicine, and she offers a wide range of services including preventive healthcare, women’s health, acute care, and chronic disease management. Dr. Schuler embraces the osteopathic philosophy and takes a comprehensive approach in treating patients, emphasizing the importance of how lifestyle contributes

Arthritis and Total Joint Specialists recently welcomed Dr. Brandon Naylor to its Alpharetta and Cumming locations. An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Naylor trained at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and he has expertise spanning complex hip and knee reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, and sports medicine — including ACL reconstruction. “While many specialties became appealing during the course of my medical training, orthopedic surgery provided

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to each patient’s health. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Georgia campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency was completed at Michigan State University where she was the hospital chief resident. She also completed a fellowship at the American College of Osteopathic Internists. For more information about Dr. Schuler, treatments offered, or appointment scheduling, please visit LaureateMed.com.

me with an opportunity to treat various musculoskeletal complaints both surgically and conservatively,” said Dr. Naylor. “I like to think of my role in the successful treatment of a patient as simply a piece of the puzzle, while both ensuring excellent quality care not only from our team, but also across the entire episode of care.” For more information about Dr. Naylor, treatments offered, or appointment scheduling, please visit ArthritisAndTotalJoint.com. L

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Thanksgiving Celebrating Survival By Lisa Ethridge

[HomeLife] A successful harvest inspired 53 colonists and 90 Wampanoag tribe members to share a three-day feast in October 1621. Since 1789, Americans have celebrated by serving food indigenous to the Americas such as turkey, potatoes, squash, corn, green beans, and pumpkin pie. However, without the horticultural expertise of the Native Americans, the truth is, Plymouth Plantation would have remained barren, and the Pilgrims would have perished. Most of the Mayflower’s adventurers were city folks who knew little to nothing about farming. There was a lot to learn, and the Pilgrims had only one planting season to do it. Their survival depended on a good harvest. Thankfully, the Natives in the area were experts in cultivating, nurturing, and preserving a wide variety of foods. Squanto became a particular friend to the Pilgrims and encouraged an alliance between them and the Wampanoag. It took teamwork and tenacity to work the shallow, sandy, and stony soil of coastal Massachusetts. Incredibly, fishing for herring was an important part of soil conditioning. The Natives used it to fertilize the beds and then placed corn seeds on fish-covered mounds. Corn served as the base for an ingenious companion planting system called the “Three Sisters.” As soon as the corn grew approximately hand high, the beans and squash (including pumpkin) were planted. As the corn grew, the beans, which added nitrogen to the soil, twined around the stalks. Eventually, the large squash leaves helped keep moisture in and weeds out. Squanto also instructed the Pilgrims about how to preserve their food and taught them to save seeds for next year. Because of the Three Sisters companion planting system, the colonists had plenty of fresh food to eat and a good supply to store for the long winter ahead. Before you feast this Thanksgiving, take a moment to think about the amazing collaboration between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims that we are still celebrating 399 years later. Serving Roswell, Alpharetta, and Milton

Lisa Ethridge is a member of the award-winning Roswell Garden Club and a certified master gardener with North Fulton Master Gardeners, part of the UGA Cooperative Extension Service. 404-613-7670, NFMG.net

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VolunteerProfile

Victoria Hill

his past year, Victoria Hill had the honor of serving our state as Miss Georgia 2019, which gave her the chance to volunteer her time to help many organizations that assist children in foster care.

“Serving as Miss Georgia gave me the opportunity to give 100% of my attention to meeting the needs of children in foster care. I had the great honor of partnering with so many incredible organizations that exist for the sole purpose of serving children,” said Hill. As a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Cherokee, Hill is proud to be a part of Kiwanis International (Kiwanis.org). Kiwanians around the globe work to recognize needs of children in their communities and work tirelessly to get those needs met. The organization’s slogan is “See a Need. Meet a Need.” As Miss Georgia, Hill traveled all over the state visiting different Kiwanis Clubs to encourage them in their work. Much of Hill’s time this past year was spent with superheroes disguised as court appointed special advocates (CASA). CASA volunteers (GaCASA.org) advocate for children in the court system, and they often become mentors and confidants for those most vulnerable. The goal is to provide every child in foster care with his/her own CASA. Throughout this past year, Hill also worked with several foster care organizations. There are about 100 agencies in Georgia. “I worked most closely with my dear friends at Faithbridge Foster Care (FaithbridgeFosterCare.org), Bethany Christian Services (Bethany.org), and Goshen Valley (GoshenValley.org). If you are considering fostering, these agencies are excellent places to start. I know they would love to hear from you,” Hill said. Hill also acknowledged that many friends and organizations joined her in supporting and helping those involved in bettering the lives of children in foster care. “Last year, I performed in a concert with Brian Osborne, and due to the generosity of several magnanimous organizations such as Daikin Applied, over $50,000 was raised in financial donations and goods and services for the sole purpose of meeting the needs of kids in care. As a result, I will soon be headed to a ribbon cutting for a new gazebo for the young men 16

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at Bald Ridge Lodge (BaldRidgeLodge.org). This gazebo is being built entirely from funds raised at our concert,” said Hill. The highlight of Hill’s year serving as Miss Georgia was the time she spent directly with the incredible young people who are currently in foster care. “Whether it was with young men, such as Tobias, who are in the program with Gilliard and Company (GilliardAndCompany.org) in Savannah or the young women at the North Georgia Angel House (AngelHouseGa.com), I was most happy when I was spending time with them. These amazing young people have more grit and determination than most people I know, and they deserve our support, attention, and love,” Hill said. Two of Hill’s uncles were adopted out of foster care and because of her love for them and her love for Christ, she is committed to helping children experiencing foster care. If you would like to join Hill in this cause, please reach out to any of the amazing worthy organizations mentioned in this article. “Tell them you need a role to play, and together, we can ‘flip the script on foster care.’ Instead of children waiting on loving homes, we will have loving homes waiting on these precious children,” said Hill. Add

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College Football During a Pandemic

Is It Safe? By Jim Morrow, M.D.

[HealthyLife] Finally, college football has made its way back to our lives, but many people wonder if it should have. When sizing up the decision to play or not to play, there are many factors that might sway that choice. But is it really that hard a choice? The choice might really be aligned with whether students (football players are students, too) are being welcomed onto a particular campus or not. If they are, the risk for athletes is not greater than the risk for students in general. The same goes for campuses where students are learning at a distance.

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Athletes should not be subjected to any risk that other students are not. But that begs the question â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are athletes really just like other students, or do the millions of dollars they generate for the school override the risk of getting the virus? Well, the way around all of this is testing. The more testing the school can do, the lower the risk to all students will be.

Jim Morrow is a family medicine physician at Morrow Family Medicine. 12970 GA-9, Milton. 770-781-8004. MorrowFamMed.com

Schools that want to safely field football teams need to test more often. How often? Well, there is no easy answer, but the more tests they require, the safer players will be. For the program and for the studentathletes, daily testing would be ideal. If we want to see a full season (or as full a season as teams that started late can have), then daily testing is the way. There is a mnemonic that has been coined for this: Tetris â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Test, Trace, Isolate. If we test these students, trace their contacts, and then isolate those contacts, we can get a better handle on this pandemic than if we do not. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if these students are athletes or not. If we know what is going on with them, we can make their lives safer, and that is an effort worth pursuing.

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Senator Speaks

An Abundance of

Gratitude By State Senator John Albers

his Thanksgiving, we have much to be thankful for — even during the time of COVID-19, elections, and other uncertainties. It is easy to take for granted the many blessings we have in our lives. My wife Kari and I lost many good friends and family members to heaven this year, and suffering these sad losses helps us appreciate those in our lives and our community even more. Reflecting on my abundance of Thanksgiving, I am both humbled and grateful.

Take a moment to reflect upon your blessings. Thanks to the many sacrifices of our founding fathers, we can live in a land marked by providence, liberty, and abounding opportunity. Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 244 years have come and gone. Along with the Constitution, the foundation provided by these American documents is just as important today as it was more than 200 years ago. I am thankful for the divine guidance given to the framers. We are also thankful for the many generations of military men and women who have worked tirelessly to preserve our great republic. Without their boundless service and sacrifice, we would not enjoy the freedom and great prosperity that we have today.

Do you remember how you felt the day after 9/11? Did you thank a police officer or firefighter? Did you give blood? Did you talk to complete strangers or give grace and forgiveness to those you previously denied? Did you rethink your priorities? Did you just hug your family and say “I love you” more often? Did you proudly display the American flag? It is time to recall the true American spirit and come together once again. Throughout the U.S., first responders went on high alert to protect the homeland. Nineteen years later, we still stand ready to answer the call to keep us safe and respond in our time of need. I am thankful for my fellow firefighters and police officers. After coming under increased attacks recently, police officers need our support. I am proud to support my fellow firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement as the senate chairman of public safety, and I go out of my way to simply say “thank you” to all who serve us in uniform. I am very grateful for Kari, my sons Will and Ryan, my daughter-in-law Gabby, and our extended family. As 2020 draws to a close, we ask God for continued protection and thank him for our many blessings.

As we gather to celebrate this holiday season with loved ones, let us remember those who are less fortunate by sharing our time and resources with them. Consider engaging in simple activities like donating clothes, food, or furniture, or volunteering at one of many wonderful charities. The Albers family makes it a priority to be generous with our time, talents, gifts, and service.

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Our country recently marked the 19th anniversary of September 11th, which will forever be remembered and held sacred. For those who seek to bring evil and terror into this world, the nation stands united to defend itself from all enemies — foreign and domestic. Of the 2,977 people lost, 343 were firefighters and 72 were law enforcement officers. We will honor our first responders and never forget the fallen. Their actions and sacrifices saved thousands.

From the Albers family to yours, we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

Senator John Albers represents the 56th Senate District, which includes portions of north Fulton County. 404-463-8055. SenatorAlbers.com, John.Albers@Senate.Ga.gov

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Five Family Friendly Ways To Explore the Voting Process By Mary Kay Buquoi, Ed.S. [AcademicLife] Becoming familiar with the election process can help set a foundation for children to learn how casting their votes can make a difference. Your children will need you to explain vocabulary words including election, nominate, voting, campaign, and ballots in an age-appropriate way. Here are other ways to teach them about the voting process: 1. Vote for your favorite dinner. Explain to your children that you will nominate two dinner choices and hold an election to determine the winner. All family members should participate. Children can make campaign posters to show why they think their candidate (dinner choice) should be selected. Parents can also incorporate math skills by asking children to count the ballots. 2. Vote for a bedtime story. Provide children with a few options earlier in the day and have them vote before the bedtime routine begins. This can help set a foundation for the importance of voting while also reducing story selection time.

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3. Hold a debate. Next time your family is contemplating where to vacation or whether to get a pet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hold a debate. This encourages children to organize their thoughts and be confident when voicing their opinions. 4. Plan for a movie night. Encourage each family member to give a speech saying why the movie that he/she prefers should be the winner. After hearing everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s input, take a vote to see which movie wins. Explain to your children that sometimes the outcome does not reflect their choice, and that they must make the best of it.

5. Create a rainy-day list. Create a roster of things that your children can do on a rainy day. Encourage each child to vote for an activity. When the activity has been done, ask your children what they enjoyed about the activity and if they would want to do it again. This incorporates how democratic policies are sometimes beneficial and at other times need to be looked at in a different way to be made better.

Mary Kay Buquoi is owner of The Goddard School, 140 Foster Road, Woodstock. 770-720-1311. GoddardSchools.com

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COVER STORY By Ellen Samsell Salas

Milton and Roswell you like for one flat price. For those who don’t wish to build their own entree, we also have a menu of favorites. It’s a great go-to when you’re feeling indecisive.”

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2008, Your Pie pioneered the create-your-own pizza concept,” said Justin Patterson, co-owner of the Your Pie franchises in Roswell, Milton, and their newest location in Cumming. “Today, the create-your-own concept extends beyond just pizza. You can start from scratch and build your own 10-inch pizza, panini, pasta, or salad just the way you like it. The hot entrees are cooked to perfection in a 500-degree brick oven, and within seven minutes of walking in the door, every family member gets exactly what they want. There’s no need to compromise or sacrifice.” Justin and his brother/co-owner, Jacob, first saw the beauty of the Your Pie concept — a high-quality product, crafted to each guest’s desires, quickly served and at a low-price point — when they were undergraduates at the University of Georgia. 20

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“The first Your Pie opened in Athens, and we used to eat there all the time. The food was great, and we thought it was a good business model,” Justin recalled. “After working in the corporate world for several years, Jacob and I started looking into becoming entrepreneurs together, and in 2015, we purchased the Roswell Your Pie.”

At Your Pie, guests don’t sit waiting for busy servers.

Within a couple years, they had opened the doors of their second franchise in Milton, and last year, they opened their third location in Cumming.

“We use homemade recipes, high quality ingredients, hand-tossed dough, and fresh toppings,” Justin assured. “All of our menu items, including our sauces, have traditional roots with a special Your Pie twist.”

“We’re quick-serve, fast-casual, perfect for families with hungry children,” Justin said. “You go through the make line, choose your items, and we cook it in the brick oven for four to five minutes.” Speedy service and low cost don’t mean that quality is compromised.

Build Your Pizza, Panini, Pasta, or Salad The Pattersons’ keys to franchise success? Putting the guest first and creating a family friendly experience that everyone can enjoy — from picky kiddos to those with dietary restrictions. “We offer custom 10-inch pizzas, paninis, pastas, and salads while kids can opt for a 7-inch pizza, drink, and a scoop of our gelato,” Jacob said. “In a traditional pizza restaurant, you will be charged per topping. At Your Pie, however, we let you build your pizza with any toppings

With a menu that offers gluten-free dough, dairy-free cheese and sorbet, vegan, vegetarian, and even keto friendly options, Your Pie promises that guests with dietary restrictions and preferences will also leave feeling satisfied. Unique to a fast-casual experience, the Cumming, Milton, and Roswell locations all offer local craft beers on tap as well as select wines. “With 12 draft beer taps in Roswell and 14 in Milton and Cumming, we like to keep Add

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“By using our rewards app, our guests earn loyalty points while quickly placing their orders. And, they have the option of curbside pickup or, for orders over $25, delivery via a third party,” Justin explained. Happy that they didn’t have to let any of their approximately 80 employees go and eager to resume their mission of giving back to the community, Justin said they are slowly climbing their way back from the March COVID-19 shutdown and hope to gradually return to offering frequent community benefit nights. our tap list rotating with beers from local breweries, so our guests can enjoy something different each visit,” Jacob said. “If you are a craft beer fan, then you will love our Thursday night pint nights, as we sell draft beer for just $3.14 during those events.” Putting Health and Safety First Aware that consumers want a safe dining experience for their families, each franchise strictly adheres to the state COVID-19 guidelines including face masks for all employees, reduced seating capacity, frequent and thorough sanitizing of all commonly touched surfaces, and having hand sanitizer readily available to diners.

For those who prefer to dine at home, all three franchises offer the convenience of delivery and curbside pickup, which, in addition to ease of use, offer the perk of loyalty rewards through the Your Pie Rewards app.

“The pandemic has been challenging for small businesses, and our restaurants are certainly no exception. That said, God has continued to provide for us, and we are confident that our stores will survive. We are looking forward to some form of return to normalcy where consumer confidence in dining-out returns, and we can rekindle many of the community partnerships we have developed in the past five years,” said Justin. “At the end of the day, we offer a quality product, built to the guests’ needs, and quickly served in a family friendly environment!” said the Patterson brothers.

Open Seven Days a Week 11:00am-9:00pm. Order online or call the Your Pie closest to you.

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A Business Owner’s Guide to

By Al Such

[StrategicLife] Did you know that 45% of people watch more than an hour of Facebook or YouTube videos a week? That gives a huge advantage to marketers, as they can leverage that to the benefit of businesses seeking to boost their digital marketing strategy. So, what are the benefits of video marketing? Enjoyable - Some consumers enjoy  watching a short video rather than reading an explanation or post. Even serious subjects can be made more enjoyable via video.  Memorable - People tend to remember what they watch better than what they read. You want to be remembered by potential customers, and this is one way to ensure that.  Convenient - Listening to a video instead of reading is often more convenient because people can continue to multitask while still taking the time to hear what you have to say.  Engaging - With video marketing, you can get your point across in a compelling way and boost your conversion rates while you do it. These interactions have a noticeable impact because statistics show that 46% of users act after viewing a video ad. And when “video” is included in an email 22

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subject line, there’s a 20% increase in open rates and three times more clicks. With those statistics, you can’t deny the effectiveness of video marketing and the value of increasing engagement. If you’re thinking about a video marketing strategy, here are some quick tips to consider before dispersing your content:  Remember that the production quality and style say a lot about your brand. Producing low-quality videos doesn’t have as big of an impact as engaging, high-quality videos.  There’s a time and place when candid, unscripted, short-form videos are the best choice. These are great for showcasing a product or service as well as for answering questions your audience may have.  In contrast, longer scripted videos allow the opportunity to tell a story. These are ideal for when you already know your audience is interested in

what you’re talking about, which is best accomplished when the video has been marketed before it is released, so people will be more willing to invest in a longer content. However, to be sure you’re appealing to all your potential clients, a good strategy is to create multiple formats for your most important content, so visitors can choose if they want to read copy, view images, or watch a video. Marketing strategies are constantly changing, and what worked for you five years or even six months ago, may not work now. Flexibility is key, and video marketing could be your next big move – don’t miss out. L

Al Such is the digital marketing coordinator at Technical Resource Solutions, LLC. 120 Arnold Mill Park, Suite 100, Woodstock. 678-928-9491. TechnicalRS.com

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Re-opening this Fall!

WWelcome to Addington Place of Roswell A Brand New Senior Living Community

This Fall, Addington Place at The Mills is reopening as Addington Place of Roswell! We’ve completely remodeled and our community is fresh, bright and new. From the lobby and all apartments to the furniture, wall coverings, artwork and more – we’ve created a gracious new living space you won’t want to miss. Our person-directed approach to both Personal Care and Memory Care is shaped by respect and understanding of the unique lives of our residents. Our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities and welcoming atmosphere make Addington Place a secure, enriching place to live. Reserve your new apartment NOW and receive our specially discounted Early Bird package:

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A portion of the community fee will be applied to your rent ($1,500 value) One year of free monthly visits to our beauty salon/barber shop ($600 value) One year of free personal laundry A total value of $3,000

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A TTORNEY T RACY A NN M OORE- G RANT Creator of

racy Ann Moore-Grant became a practicing attorney in 2002 and always worked in family law. Over the years, she began to see a problem — lawyers were increasing the conflict in cases for reasons that could only lead to their financial gain, which was not in the best interest of the client. As a mediator, she saw reasonable, well-intentioned couples dragged into expensive and contentious litigation because their chosen counsel had led them to believe it was normal. This level of conflict, and the corresponding cost, is emotionally and financially devastating to a family. Moore-Grant knew it was completely unnecessary in the majority of Georgia divorce cases. “I often had a client come to me and ask, ‘how long will this take’ and ‘how expensive will it be?’ I couldn’t properly answer because so much depended on whom the other spouse would hire for his or her attorney,” said Moore-Grant. She wanted to find a way to identify attorneys who were easy to work with, known for charging a reasonable fee, and had a reputation for being good advocates for their clients. It was necessary to communicate this message to the public, so people could make more informed choices when hiring divorce attorneys. In 2019, the Amicable Divorce Network was born. The organization started in Forsyth County to help divorce clients who sought a low conflict process. The Network quickly grew to include all professionals who assist divorcing families including mental health professionals, mediators, real estate agents and mortgage brokers, insurance agents, and financial professionals. In addition to bringing together professionals, Moore-Grant also developed a legal process whereby couples go through an informed and negotiated divorce process and reach a settlement before the divorce case is even filed with the court system.

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“Having our own flexible process allows us to cater the speed of the case to the family. We can accelerate it or slow it down. We can use other professionals to assist us if needed, but they are not mandatory. The professionals work together to provide a personalized process that is exactly what the family needs,” explained Moore-Grant. The Amicable Divorce Process was developed before COVID-19 was even anticipated, but due to the pandemic, a contactless and court-free divorce became more popular in 2020, as parties needed a way to complete the process with a court system that was shut down. “The Amicable Divorce Process can be completed from your home. You can meet with your attorney, attend a mediation, and meet with any other professionals via Zoom if you choose. Once we finalize your case, we present all documents to the court at the same time, leaving no reason for anyone to appear in court in person,” Moore-Grant said. Earlier this year, Moore-Grant was awarded a Georgia Legal Award for Distinguished Leadership for developing the Amicable Divorce Network. She practices as an attorney, mediator, and guardian ad litem at the firm of Patterson Moore Butler in Cumming. For additional information please call, email, or visit the website. 213 Kelly Mill Road, Cumming, GA 30040 770-889-0846 $ TAMoore@pattersonmoorebutler.com

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Mayor’s Message

It’s Time To Give Thanks By Mayor Joe Lockwood

ven in 2020, we have much to be thankful for. Don’t get me wrong — this year has been rough in a lot of ways. The COVID-19 pandemic, especially, has affected us all. The economy has suffered in big and small ways, starting with the spring shutdowns and now with the ongoing uncertainty as to what comes next. Even those who have managed to remain healthy and maintain steady incomes have canceled trips, changed routines, and seen plans (like school, for instance) adjusted in this current, odd reality. Then there’s everything else going on in our world — the kind of stuff that’ll fill history books someday — that has left many anxious and unsettled. But, as we approach Thanksgiving, we shouldn’t forget the good, either. And in Milton, there’s no shortage of good. If you’ve reinvigorated a love of the outdoors in 2020, you are not alone. Part of this may stem from the fact that being indoors became more complicated. Have your mask? Check. Keeping proper social distance? Check (as long as no one wanders too close). Citizens have always appreciated Milton’s parks and trails. But now, from what I and City staff have heard, they really treasure them.

Joe Lockwood is the mayor of Milton. 678-242-2484. Joe.Lockwood@CityOfMiltonGa.us

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Humans, dogs, and horses enjoy weaving through the trees and meadows of serene Birmingham Park. Providence Park is another favorite, especially for those who love a lake view. Bell Memorial Park’s trails have been popular, and Milton families were overjoyed when kids returned to our fields this summer and fall, safely, following COVID-19 guidelines. Adults have had more opportunities to exercise as well, including Milton’s new adult soccer league and tai chi classes. We also live in a place that supports small businesses and helps them weather this pandemic. Milton’s signature restaurants, by and large, have gotten by thanks to their loyal customers. We can be thankful for progress. Walk around Crabapple, and you will see our downtown taking shape more and more each day. And I know our police officers and firefighters are beyond grateful for their new home in the Public Safety

Complex. The terrific facility is both stateof-the-art and distinctly down-home Milton, including beams from Broadwell Pavilion oaks and contributions from local artists and artisans. And, more than ever, we’re thankful for friends and family. Challenging times like these help us realize what and who are important. We appreciate the company of those who always have our backs, whether it’s at home or time zones away over Zoom. We know our loved ones matter most, and we shouldn’t take them or other important parts of our lives for granted. In the back of our minds, we always knew this, but the last few months have really put things in perspective. I’m incredibly grateful for those in my close circle. I am also thankful for my city, Milton, for everything that it offers, including great neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving, all. Add

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Just for You Gift Box

A Just for You Gift Box takes the stress out of holiday gift giving. Choose unique customizable gifts for your friends and family, and Just for You will take care of the rest. Gifts are hand assembled in a cheerful holiday box and shipped directly for free.

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La Vida Massage

Best.Gift.Ever! Best of Life award winner LaVida Massage is taking some of the stress out of holiday shopping by providing limited time gift card offers for massage and facial services. Buy $100 in gift cards and get an additional $25 in bonus gift cards. Open 7 days a week, with three convenient locations to serve you.

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Cotton Mill Exchange

These gourmet handmade chocolate treats are the creation of a small artisan shop where the goal is to offer inspired flavor combinations and textures, using impeccably fresh, high quality ingredients. Clear packaging shows off each productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty and hand decoration â&#x20AC;&#x201D; delicious even for the most sophisticated chocolate lover!

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Fun Finds & Designs

Have fun finding your special someone a unique gift from a selection of “like new” and new items. Fun Finds & Designs has great items for gift baskets as well, including a gift certificate that allows the recipient to enjoy shopping for his/her own special gift. Fun Finds & Designs would love to help you make Christmas special.

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Key’s Jewelry Allison Kaufman is one of the oldest and most respected diamond jewelry artisans in the United States. The production of an Allison Kaufman piece begins with the most brilliant diamonds and gemstones handcrafted into beautifully styled designs, from Victorian to contemporary, to fit your style!

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Cruise Planners Give the gift of travel! Holiday gift giving gets harder every year. Why not give the gift of travel? Travel is a great gift for anyone! Call Michael Consoli at Cruise Planners to purchase the ultimate gift.

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Heightened Protocols for a Healthy Return to Sailing By Michael Consoli [Lifestyle] New recommendations from a panel of globally recognized medical and scientific experts say that by relentlessly focusing on prevention and other measures – including the testing of guests and crew members – public health risks associated with the pandemic can be mitigated in a cruise ship environment. The Healthy Sail Panel, which is comprised of globally recognized experts in medical practice and research, public health, infectious diseases, biosecurity, hospitality, and maritime operations, submitted a report to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in response to a CDC request for public comment. This report will be used to inform future public health guidance and preventative measures relating to travel on cruise ships. The Panel’s 65-plus-page report includes 74 detailed best practices to protect the health and safety of guests, crew, and the communities where cruise ships call. Recommendations include testing, the use of face coverings, and enhanced sanitation procedures on ships and in terminals. The Panel is chaired by former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt, who also served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services; and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “This Panel undertook an ambitious, cross-disciplinary, public health examination to develop standards and guidelines that create the highest level of safety in the complex environment

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of a cruise ship. We studied the industry’s experiences combating the pandemic – and we then incorporated the many lessons learned and advances made by medicine and science over the past six months. The Panel’s recommendations are grounded in the best scientific and medical information available and are intended to meaningfully mitigate public health risks to those who sail,” said Leavitt. The report identifies five areas of focus every cruise operator should address to improve health and safety for guests and crew, and reduce the risk of infection and spread of COVID-19 on cruise ships:

 Testing, Screening, and Exposure Reduction  Sanitation and Ventilation  Response, Contingency Planning, and Execution  Destination and Excursion Planning  Mitigating Risks for Crew Members In each category, the Panel created practical and actionable recommendations to address specific safety concerns. Among the recommendations are key strategies such as:

 Taking aggressive measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from entering a ship by engaging in robust education, screening, and testing of both crew and guests prior to embarkation  Reducing transmission via air management strategies and enhanced sanitation practices  Implementing detailed plans to address positive infection on board including contingencies for onboard treatment, isolation, and rapid evacuation and repatriation  Closely controlling shore excursions  Enhanced protection for crew members L

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Senior Life

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and

National Family Caregivers Month

During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer’s Association recognizes and honors caregivers and asks all metro Atlanta residents to reach out and lend a hand.

Besides affecting 5 million Americans living with this devastating disease, Alzheimer’s also impacts their families, friends, and those who provide care for them. In Georgia, there are more than 500,000 family caregivers.

You can help support overburdened caregivers by running errands, helping with a household chore, providing a break by spending time with the person with Alzheimer’s/dementia, and educating yourself about the disease. The more you know, the easier it will be to help. Reach out to the Alzheimer’s Association to learn more about how to get involved. These small gestures can make a big difference and offer well deserved support to those who give so much.

OVID-19 has created unprecedented changes in the lives of people around the world, with a disproportionate impact on the elderly — particularly those with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

November is both National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. During this time, we honor the more than 16 million family and friends serving as caregivers. The caregiving needs for someone living with Alzheimer’s are extensive and increase over time, on average, 4-8 years following a diagnosis. Many family caregivers juggle competing priorities including work and other responsibilities, and they are stretched even more thin than before. The pandemic adds additional stress for those who are challenged with trying to maintain daily routines caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

Stephanie Fiber-Sutton is a board member with Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter and the CEO at Senior Advisory Services in Roswell. 770-744-5313.

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By Stephanie Fiber-Sutton

According to a recent Alzheimer’s Association survey:

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People overwhelmingly agree that caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia should be a group effort among family or close friends.

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One out of three caregivers is not engaging others in caregiving tasks.

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More than four out of five caregivers would have liked more support in providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, especially from their family.

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ith 16 million Alzheimer’s W caregivers across the country, that leaves a lot of people in need of support.

The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides free care and support throughout the state. These support services include a 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900), support groups for caregivers, and free virtual educational programs. The Association wants all caregivers to know that they do not have to face Alzheimer’s alone. To learn more about the care and support the Alzheimer’s Association provides, visit ALZ.org/georgia. In addition to the Alzheimer’s Association, Senior Advisory Services is a free service that helps families and caregivers understand and compare the overwhelming number of senior living and care options.

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Resource Alliance of North Atlanta, which is a professional networking group. Santoro is originally from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania — just outside of Pittsburgh (fun fact - it’s also the hometown of Perry Como and Bobby Vinton). She relocated from Pennsylvania to Liberty, Missouri, before finally moving to Alpharetta, which is where she has lived for the last 26 years.

Pam Santoro

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“I love helping people and providing my clients with excellent service.”

Pam Santoro is a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway. For more than 15 years, she has been working with everyone from first-time homebuyers, to clients looking to upsize to their dream house, to those who are downsizing in retirement. Santoro is a 55+ senior real estate specialist and a luxury real estate specialist. She particularly enjoys working with Atlanta’s senior community and runs Senior

Prior to working in real estate, Santoro was a systems analyst at ALCOA, a substitute teacher at Fulton County Schools, and an Administrative Assistant to the Medical Director at St. Clair Hospital. When her friend approached her about joining her brokerage, she decided that this career move would be an excellent way to combine her business background and technical knowledge with her love of people and houses.

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“I love helping people and providing my clients with excellent service,” says Santoro. “Whether you are buying or selling, you should have a smooth and stress-free transaction. I use my expertise to help my clients find their perfect homes.” Outside of work, Santoro and her husband Tony love dancing and traveling. They recently went to Alaska for their 39th wedding anniversary. She also enjoys spending time with her adult children, a good mystery book, and taking walks in her community. If you are looking to buy or sell a home and would like more information on how Pam Santoro can help you, please call, email, or visit her website.

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some conversations take unusual turns. Here are some actual conversations recorded on the Butterball Turkey Hotline:

Give Thanks With a

Grateful Heart By Kevin Head, Ph.D. [InGoodFaith] You may not know this, but there is one telephone line that gets extraordinarily busy around the middle of November every year. That telephone number is the Butterball Turkey Hotline. Each year, thousands of people call with questions related to cooking or preparing turkey for their Thanksgiving meals. While most of the questions are fairly routine,

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 A woman called for help cooking her turkey, and the staffer wanted to know whether the caller’s turkey was frozen or thawed, so she asked, “What state is your turkey in?” The caller said, “Florida, why?”  One woman called disappointed that her turkey had very little meat, but the Hotline staff member helped her realize the turkey was upside down.  One man called to tell the operator that he cut his turkey in half with a chainsaw and wanted to know if the oil from the saw’s chain would affect the taste of the turkey. Hopefully, your Thanksgiving will not be as eventful as the experiences I just described from the Butterball Turkey Hotline. However,

for many of us, 2020 has been an unusual year that we’d like to forget. But regardless of what is happening in the world, believers have a wonderful reason to be thankful. As the song reminds us, “Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his son.” This year, I am thankful for many blessings, including you, the readers. As Paul says in Philippians, “I thank my God in all my remembrances of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your partnership in the gospel.” Thank you for reading North Fulton Family Life magazine and my article each month. I pray each of you has a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. L

Dr. Kevin Head is senior pastor of First Baptist Roswell. 770-587-6980, Kevin@fbroswell.org

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ArtistProfile BY ELLEN SAMSELL SALAS

Jane Biven Spontaneous Outpourings of Color and Movement

ith kitchen spatulas, cement spreaders, and a propane torch at the ready, and classical, rock, or R&B music adding to her creative mood, epoxy resin artist Jane Biven is ready to mix, pour, and create. Quickly, before the resin can dry, she fashions an abstract array of bold and brilliant colors that seem to explode from the wooden “canvas.” “I turn everything else off when I go into my studio to create. It’s an incredible psychological exercise, a renewing experience,” Biven said. “It re-energizes me; it’s my reset button.” The process of creating epoxy resin paintings demands that the artist let go and trust in the process of pouring liquid on a surface. Epoxy resin starts as a liquid that comes in two parts. When combined, these liquid parts become a solid, glass-like, clear sheet. Preferring to create her own vibrant colors, Biven adds acrylic paint, various inks, and pigment powders to the liquid epoxy. She

pours on wood because epoxy tends to run to the center of a traditional canvas, where it would pool and cause the canvas to sag. “You have to move at a fast pace. You can’t just kick back,” she added. “It’s mental; it’s physical; it’s spiritual. I didn’t discover this until I found my passion for art.” Finding her passion had unlikely roots. Biven was looking for something unique for new bathroom counters and became intrigued by resin because the results can look like a kaleidoscope, a vivid sunset, rivers of color, or abstract bursts of vibrant hues when pigments are added. “I discovered epoxy resin, and that was the turning point. I loved it, the results, the whole process, and I just started experimenting,” she recalled. After saying goodbye to her career in restaurant management and having no formal training in art, in 2012, Biven embraced her new passion. “I love a challenge, and I love uncharted territory. I love to explore and research, so I sought any

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information I could find on epoxy, even how it is used in manufacturing,” said Biven. That willingness to explore and the friendships she forged with local artists led to her full-time pursuit of art. She now has a catalog of works that includes not only her large resin pieces, but also river tables where a frame of live-edge wood surrounds a center of colored resin, mixed media paintings, geode sculptures and tables, and towels, pillows, and duvet covers with resin artwork printed on the fabric. Prior to COVID-19, Biven’s epoxy resin art workshops, which she teaches in her home studio, were booked solid. And although her epoxy resin works make up the majority of her sales, Biven says that her mixed media paintings are her favorite. “I’m drawn to patina and texture. I love picking bizarre materials and trying to layer things together,” she said. “I have the freedom to experiment. I can try anything from aluminum foil to cement to cheesecloth. It’s the experimental journey that keeps me going.” Having sold over 900 pieces, Biven extensively exhibits her art. Her works are currently on display in hotels, hospitals, and private homes from Florida to New York. “I use energy to create my art, and I like to think that the energy becomes part of the piece, and that people feel that energy and are moved by it,” said Biven.

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“I use energy to create my art, and I like to think that the energy becomes part of the piece, and that people feel that energy and are moved by it.”

For more information about Biven’s work, please call, email, or visit her website.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Make the Most of Visits With Senior Loved Ones By Jerry Rick [HomeLife] An estimated seven million Americans care for a senior loved one who lives in another city or state. If you’re a “long-distance caregiver,” a holiday visit represents more than a fun family gathering. It’s also a chance to check in on your family member to see how he/she is coping. Unfortunately, age-related decline can happen quickly. Some older adults may try to conceal their difficulties. Enjoy your time together but be observant. Watch for these signs that your aging family member may need extra help: • Weight Loss — Seniors experiencing fatigue may lack energy to shop and prepare meals. Medications may affect their appetite. Weight loss can be a warning sign of depression, dementia, or disease. • Changes in Mobility — Look for signs of pain or changes in the way your loved one moves, which may signal joint, muscle, or neurological problems and an increased risk of falls. • Behavior Changes — Does Mom seem a little confused? Has Dad stopped going to church, even though he used to go every Sunday? Changes in behavior or mood swings can indicate cognitive decline or physical ailments like dehydration or a urinary tract infection. • Unkempt Home Environment — If Mom has always paid the bills promptly, and you find stacks of unopened mail, that’s a red flag. Scorched pots or pans could mean that Dad has forgotten food was cooking. If you’re noticing any of these signs, gently start a conversation with your loved one about the possibility of enlisting extra help. Suggest an appointment with his/her primary care physician. If possible, meet the doctor and provide your contact info. Look into local resources and senior living options. Finally, remember that a holiday visit is also a good time to assemble financial records, legal documents (wills and medical/financial powers of attorney), Medicare information, insurance policies, and copies of Social Security cards and driver’s licenses in the event your loved one becomes incapacitated.

Jerry Rick is the executive director at The Arbor at BridgeMill, 700 Freedom Boulevard, Canton. 770-691-0022. ArborCompany.com

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Quotables “At all times, people are doing one of two things — they’re showing love, or they’re crying out for it.” - Mitch from Humans of New York “A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action becomes reality.” -Greg Reid

“Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.” -Maya Angelou

“A satisfied life is better than a successful life because our success is measured by others, but our satisfaction is measured by our own soul, mind, and heart.” -unknown

“When nobody wakes you up in the morning, and when nobody waits for you at night, and when you can do whatever you want — what do you call it, freedom or loneliness?” -Charles Bukowski

“The discipline of gratitude is the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is given to me as a gift of love, a gift to be celebrated with joy.” -Henri Nouwen “Your direction is more important than your speed.” –Richard L. Evans

“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance. The wise man grows it under his feet.” -James Oppenheim

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“Every day that goes by when you don’t share your story and hold on to the answers, someone remains in the suffering that God delivered you from. I’m more scared of leaving this earth with my answers than being judged for them while I’m here.”-Nicole Walters

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Book Review BY RYLAND JOHNSON

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or many, literary genres such as creative nonfiction or “biofictionalization” are difficult because there is a blurring between life and art or truth and fiction. When art destabilizes reality, it tends to make people nervous, sometimes even angry. The true state of our time is that our reality is less stable and less complete than many of us would like to believe. The same is true with the identities we construct for ourselves, particularly as we project our images of self into the world by way of so many devices and virtual platforms. Memoirs and Misinformation, by Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon, addresses the erosion of self we experience in our current paradoxical isolation, as now we are both completely on our own and constantly connected to the disembodied public viewer through social media, by playing with the trope of celebrity breakdown. The book follows Jim Carrey, who is not doing so well, down the rabbit hole of mental collapse — meanwhile, it’s the apocalypse. It’s a prescient premise, to be sure. Aren’t we all going through this? It’s also particularly seductive because it immediately acknowledges the primary drive of our fascination with celebrity: our immediate suspension of disbelief when it comes to the identification process.

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