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Fire Prevention Week — October 9 –15
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Halloween Safety Tips
Everyone in your family has a role to play in your home’s fire safety. Both adults and kids should be familiar with smoke alarms and home fire escape planning.
Keep your children safe on this evening – make sure you know where they are going and they know when you expect them to return.
Fall Festivals & Halloween Happenings
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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Alpharetta. by Cherryl Greenman, editor@aroundalpharetta.com
What’s New? “Bulloch Halls’ (1) success in raising funds at the 2011 Magnolia Ball brings us nearer our dream! For many years our goal at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, has been to recreate the 1839 area on the property known as the Service Yard, and we are getting closer,” said site coordinator, Pam Billingsley. Between 1996 and 1998, money from the annual fundraiser, the Magnolia Ball, was used to build a four-hole privy and the first reconstructed slave cabin. On August 19, the second known slave cabin was completed with funds from this year’s annual event. The hope is that during 2012/2013 the Carriage House will be built, completing this area and allowing for a more accurate and historical Bulloch Hall interpretation of the site. On September 14, a ribbon cutting celebration was held for the completion of, the Pavilion and the Memorial Patio. The Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) (2), formerly The Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre held an Open House/Ribbon Cutting ceremony to kick off its 55th season. The ceremony took place at the Georgia Dance Conservatory (GDC), home of GMDT; located at 49 West Park Square, in the Marietta Square. North Fulton Community Improvement District recently approved more than $800,000 in improvements for two Georgia 400 interchanges — Old Milton Parkway and Mansell Road. The North Fulton CID selected Russell Landscape Group to install more than $400,000 in trees, shrubs and other landscaping enhancements at the Georgia 400 and Old Milton Parkway interchange. “Response to the CID’s new landscaping projects at Windward Parkway, Haynes Bridge and Mansell Road has been very positive,” said North Fulton CID Chief Operating Officer Ann Hanlon. “These interchanges are a greeting card to anyone coming into the District. Once Old Milton Parkway is complete, all four interchanges will create gateway entrances to this vibrant commercial area.” 4
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The CID board also voted to move forward with construction of a triple-left-turn lane at the intersection of Mansell Road and North Point Parkway. The lane extension will replace the existing double-left-turn lane on Mansell Road east-bound, reducing traffic bottlenecks that affect Georgia 400 daily. The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), chaired by Governor Nathan Deal, is funding the nearly $350,000 construction cost.
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Priority Payment Systems recently held a grand opening/ribbon cutting celebration for its expanded facilities, 2001 Westside Parkway, Suite 155. An open house reception allowed attendees the opportunity to view the new, over 35,000 sq. ft facility. Priority Payment Systems is one of the largest credit card processors in the industry. Priority Payment services over 30,000 merchants across the country and processes close to $5B in bank card volume. In addition to its aggressive growth, Priority Payment has also secured $50M in debt facility from a large investor to assist in its acquisition strategy looking to purchase additional portfolios and companies in the industry. www.prioritypaymentsystems.com
SomaNu Medical Weight Loss in Milton, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 19. Its office is located at 12990 Highway 9 N, Suite 114, in the Aldi Shopping Center. The team at SomaNu implements a physiciancreated medical weight loss program that is individually tailored to first, lose weight, and then help maintain a lifetime of wellness. They provide wellness by optimizing your health by nutrition, while helping to prevent disease, and promoting optimal health. SomaNu offers Zerona in Alpharetta -- unlike invasive weight loss surgery, Zerona is applied externally using cold laser technology. This body contouring procedure is completely non-surgical and painless. SomaNu also specializes in SmartLipo, the only laser lipolysis system designed to destroy fat cells mmissioner co ty un and coagulate tissue for tighter skin. Co bb Co ate Left to right: Steve Tumlin, St or The clinic is open Monday through ay M , m ha re Helen Go , GMDT assistant er Saturday for appointments. Their on St ug Do r Senato es and Carrie am Gr y le office number is 678-242-0204. el Sh ar tistic director esident. pr d ar You can also visit them on the web bo DT Huffman, GM at www.somanumwl.com.
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COMMUNITY Tour de Pink
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre will be the starting and ending point for Tour de Pink. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau has joined forces with the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) as a sponsor of the 2011 Tour de Pink, set to begin and end at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Saturday, October 1 beginning at 7:30 a.m. As Atlanta’s only bike ride for breast cancer, Tour de Pink will allow participants to ride from 1 to 100 miles, from short family rides and a survivor loop to professionally designed routes for the expert cyclist. Depending on the route chosen, riders will wind through the scenic streets and neighborhoods of North Fulton, moving northward toward Lake Lanier. For those who would like to participate but do not bike, there will be a 5K course for runners and walkers. “We are excited to be hosting the Tour de Pink this year and welcome riders, runners and walkers from the metro Atlanta area and beyond to join us in Alpharetta on October 1,” says Janet Rodgers, President and CEO.
Northside Top 10 Percent of All BMT Programs
Northside Hospital’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program unit. 6
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The National Marrow Donor Program, a federally funded organization that facilitates most matched unrelated donor transplants in the U.S., has released outcome data that indicates Northside Hospital’s Blood and Marrow
News Transplant (BMT) Program has, by far, the best survival rates for matched related and unrelated transplants of any program in the country. Transplanting healthy marrow may be the best and only hope of a cure for life-threatening diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma and other blood disorders. The BMT program at Northside is one of the largest and most comprehensive programs in the nation, serving patients who require bone marrow or stem cell transplants. In 2010, 175 transplants were performed at Northside, placing the hospital among the top 10 percent of all BMT programs in the nation in terms of volume. The one-year survival of MUD patients transplanted at Northside was 77 percent, the best of any BMT program in the country. For more information about the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital, visit www.northside.com and www.BMTGA.com. For more information about the National Marrow Donor Program, visit www.nmdp.org or www.BeTheMatch.org.
KSU Taps New Chef Instructor The College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University has tapped a new chef instructor for its Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate Program. Chef Frazer Breckenridge of Alpharetta stepped into his role September 14 when classes began at KSU Center. The nine-month program offers the European method Frazer Breckenridge is the new chef instructor at KSU of training the culinary student by placing them in a real-world environment of learning. Students train in the commercial kitchen at KSU Center with Chef Breckenridge each week. Then, they train at apprenticeship locations at several of Atlanta’s finest culinary operations including Villa Christina, Park 75 at the Four Seasons Hotel, InterContinental Hotel, Bold American Catering and Endive Catering, where they gain invaluable experience with the head chefs and their staffs. “The good thing about this program is that it offers real-world experience. Students get their foot in the door before they graduate. They get to spend time in the kitchen and get to know the chef. That is a definite plus before they graduate,” Chef Breckenridge said. For more information about the more on Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate Program call page 8 770-423-6765 or visit www.culinaryksu.com.
We’re honored to serve you It’s an honor to be recognized as the nation’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn care. Look a little closer and you’ll discover that Northside performs more surgeries and diagnoses and treats more breast and gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. While people choose Northside for our expertise, they also know us for our exceptional compassionate care. Visit us online at www.northside.com
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EJCH Partners with Safe Kids USA
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NFH Recognized by Joint Commission
Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH) recently announced that its emergency department has partnered with the worldwide organization, Safe Kids USA, to provide the community with safety information that can help keep kids out of the emergency room. The emergency department at EJCH will have two child passenger safety technicians on staff who can provide child seat safety checks, as well as information on how to properly use and install child safety seats in vehicles. “According to Safe Kids, as many as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented,” said Angela Patterson, RN Safe Kids North Fulton Coalition Coordinator. “At Emory Johns Creek Hospital, we realize the importance of serving our community. Through our partnership with Safe Kids, we will provide an added level of extraordinary care with unparalleled compassion all in an effort to prevent children from becoming patients.” www.emoryjohnscreek.com
GET 2011-2012 Season Debuts Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton’s only professional theatre company, opened its 19th season on September 1, with “Panhandle Slim and the Oklahoma Kid,” a fresh new play from Broadway. The play was directed by Robert J. Farley, GET artistic director. Laura Floyd, Ryan Richardson and Rob Lawhon in Panhandle Slim & the Oklahoma Kid. (Photo by Bill DeLoach.)
Left to right: Stuart Downs, RN, Chief Nursing Officer; Debbie Keel, Chief Executive Officer; Jim Velimesis, MD, Chief of Staff; Joyce Robinson, RN; Karen Schnarr, RN; Carole Barone, RN; Rhonda Perkey, RN; Pat Victor, RN; Kathy Brown, RN; and Joan Birzes, RN. North Fulton Hospital (NFH) was recently named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. North Fulton Hospital is one of only 405 U.S. hospitals and critical access hospitals earning the distinction of top performers on key quality measures for attaining and sustaining aggregation of accountability measure performance. Inclusion on the list is based on aggregation of accountability measure data reported by The Joint Commission during the previous calendar year. North Fulton Hospital was recognized for achieving these thresholds for surgical care, heart attack and pneumonia. North Fulton Hospital was one of two facilities within Metro Atlanta receiving this top distinction. The second was Atlanta Medical Center. “We understand that what matters most to patients is safe, effective care,” says Debbie Keel, Chief Executive Officer of North Fulton Hospital. “That’s why we’ve made a commitment to accreditation and to positive patient outcomes through evidenced-based processes.”
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Gabriel Timothy Roosa Age 1 on October 10 Happy Birthday Buckaroo! We Love You! Mommy & Daddy
Cadence Lewis Age 6 on October 16 Happy Birthday! We love you!
Brooke Catherine & Tyler Dean Saum Brooke (right): Age 5 on August 30 Tyler (left): Age 3 on September 3 Children of Ben and Kim Arthur Grandchildren of Don and Marsha
Gabriella Grace & Reece Walker Villano Born on July 5, 2011 6lbs 4oz and 5lbs 9oz Proud Parents: Jason and Stephanie Proud Brothers: Chase and Cole
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Chase Villano Age 7 on October 11 We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy, Cole, Reece and Gabi
Trentyn Fuller Age 1 on October 18 Happy First Birthday! From, Mom, Arianna, Granny Karen, Nannie Jeannie, Great Mema and Jerry. Daddy, Spencer, is watching over you from Heaven.
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Colin Scott Russ Age 6 on October 14 Happy Birthday to Our Little Dude! We Love You. Mommy, Daddy, Hannah & Lia
Sidney Samuel Age 6 on November 21 Happy Birthday! We love you! Mommy, Joe & Tink
Chris & Alyssa Thomason Chris (left): Age 36 on October 17 Alyssa (right): Age 5 on October 17 Happy Birthday! Husband and daughter of Amy Thomason
Austin and Candice Williams
Celebrating 6 years of marriage on October 1. Happy Anniversary!
Marlow’s Tavern is well-known for bringing upscale American tavern fare with a twist to many Atlanta neighborhoods. Recently, the restaurant brought something else to the table: a five-week long “Ribs & Whiskey” menu. During this time, all eight locations of the popular neighborhood tavern will serve up an assortment of saucy, stick-to-your-ribs selections for guests. Marlow’s Tavern Executive Chef and Co-Founder John Metz says his guests look forward to visiting the taverns for this one-of-a-kind menu year after year.
Guests are encouraged to visit their local Marlow’s Tavern soon since this fiery feast ends on Monday, October 24. Marlow’s Tavern was established in the fall of 2004 with the restaurant’s first opening in Alpharetta, Georgia. There are now eight locations of Marlow’s Tavern throughout the Atlanta area, and each restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily for gourmet tavern fare in a modern atmosphere. For locations and more information, visit www.marlowstavern.com.
"Ribs & Whiskey is a fun way for us to celebrate the fall season and the memorable flavors that come along with it," says Metz.
“Ribs & Whiskey is a fun way for us to celebrate the fall season and the memorable flavors that come along with it,” says Metz. “Just like our regular tavern fare, this limited-time menu is approachable and allows our guests to enjoy great tasting food in a warm, casual environment,” he adds. This year’s “Ribs & Whiskey” menu includes a variety of specials along with cocktails and other beverages to complement the fiery flavors. Menu items range from appetizers like the Kickin’ Chicken Verde Soup and Marlow’s Smokehouse Flatbread to entrees like Slow-Cooked St. Louis-Style Jack Daniel’s® Glazed Ribs, The Saucy Catch and Drunken Chicken. The menu also offers a selection of Southern side items to round out the meal such as “two potato” potato salad and chili slathered corn on the cob. For the finale, bourbon bread pudding satisfies the sweet teeth in the crowd. No “Ribs & Whiskey” meal is complete without a cocktail to tame the flames. A Kick from Ginger, made with Old Forrester® Bourbon and Red Rock® Ginger Ale, or a Georgia Peach Lemonade, made with lemonade, peach nectar, Jack Daniel’s® Honey and frozen peach are sure to be among the favorites. A Tennessee whiskey tasting, Sweetwater Georgia Brown, Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec and Cartlidge & Browne Pinot Noir are also available on this limited-time menu.
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DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA FARMERS’ MARKET Held each Saturday in Historic Downtown Alpharetta, Two South Main Street, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. through October. www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com
MILTON GARDEN CLUB Club meets last Tuesday of the month. October meeting will be a plant swap and installing perennials at the Bethwell Community Center. www.miltongardenmeetup.com
NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION Dr. Nelson Bulmash, a chiropractor, naturopath and clinical nutritionist is celebrating 20 years in alternative health practice to the Alpharetta community and will offer a complimentary initial nutritional evaluation and consultation to all new patients. Health Matters, 11080 Old Roswell Road, Ste. 100. (770) 740-8228, www.health-matters.net
October 5– 9 • 52nd ANNUAL AAUW BOOKFAIR Held at Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, NE during mall hours, opening night is October 4 from 6 – 9 p.m. the cost to shop is $10. www.bookfairaauw.org
Atlanta, 3344 Peachtree Road from 6 – 8 p.m. Reservations required, (770) 712-7798, www.CanineAdoptionNetwork.org
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October 7, 8, 21 •
GEORGIA PHILHARMONIC CONCERT
HIGH HOLY DAY OBSERVaNCES
Concert will be held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Road beginning at 6 p.m. (770) 664-7255, www.georgiaphilharmonic.org
5th PAL 5K CHALLENGE 5th annual Jackson Healthcare/PAL 5K run/walk challenge will be held at Jackson Healthcare headquarters, 2655 Northwinds Pkwy beginning at 7 p.m. (678) 297-6309
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Tikvah lChaim Messianic Fellowship, 4206 N. Arnold Road, Woodstock. (678) 936-4125 Kol Nidre, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Yom Kippur, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Simchat Torah, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE
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Canine Adoption Network will host an evening of camaraderie while supporting animal rescue. Event will be held at Buckhead Club of
American Diabetes Association and Independence High School will host this walk
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beginning at 8 a.m. at Milton Center, 86 School Drive. (404) 320-7100, www.diabetes.org/alph
STEP OUT WALK TO STOP DIABETES
October 14– 15 • ATLANTA WOMEN’S WEEKEND The Atlanta Women’s Weekend is simply Christian women spending a few moments with God and other sisters of like faith. The Atlanta Marriott – Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Pkwy. www.atlwomensweekend.com
October 14– 16 •
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Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road. (770) 827-0175, www.horseshowventures.com
October 15 • 3rd ANNUAL FURRY FRIENDS FUNDRAISER Fundraiser to benefit Companion Animal Connection, held at Glover Park in Marietta from 12 noon – 4 p.m. www.furryfriendsfundraiser.com
149 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 104, to showcase their newest office and share information about facial, breast and body procedures. Guests can participate in event-only specials, hourly raffles, earn a chance to win a $1,000 practice gift card and help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. RSVP by 10/12/11 at openhouse@ mariettaplasticsurgery.com
October 17 • SECOND WIND DREAMS GOLF CLASSIC
October 29– 30 •
To be held at Hawks Ridge Golf Club from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.secondwind.org
ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK
October 17 & 22 • 15th ANNUAL TEE IT UP FORE KIDS Golf tournament will be held on October 17 at The Manor Golf & Country Club, 15951 Manor Club Drive, Alpharetta, shot gun start at 11 a.m. Tee It up Fore Kids dinner, live/ silent auction gala will be held on October 22 at the Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, cocktails and auction preview at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. and live auction at 9:30 p.m. 2011 beneficiary is Canine Assistants, Milton. www.teeitupforekids.org
October 19 • OPEN HOUSE Marietta Plastic Surgery is hosting an Open House from 5-8 p.m. at its Woodstock location,
Contest Corner
Find the hidden picture
Sponsored by Gallery 35, more than 35 artists will be offering beautiful artwork for sale and some artists may be exhibiting their talent as well on Main Street and Milton Avenue at 20 North Main Street. Event will be held rain or shine, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (678) 762-1035
October 29– 30 • SOFTBALL CAMP Alpharetta Youth Softball Association is sponsoring the Jennie Finch softball camp at North Park for girls 3rd grade to college. Each participant receives an official camp t-shirt, swag bag filled with goodies and opportunity for a personal photo with Jennie and her Olympic medals. Space is limited. www.alpharettasoftball.com
November 2 • 40th Anniversary Celebration & Theater Night The Roswell Historical Society is holding their 40th anniversary celebration at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. (770) 992-1665
November 4-5 • 2011 HARVEST WINE CLASSIC Local, regional, national, and world renowned culinary artisans along with treasured winemakers from all corners of the globe will showcase during this two-day event. The event beneficiaries are North Fulton Community Charities, Georgia Transplant Foundation, Presbyterian Homes Caring Hands Fund, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. www.harvestwineclassic.org
November 12 • 2011 VETERANS DAY PARADE & FREEDOM BALL The Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association of Atlanta will host this parade and ball. Reviewing stand is corner of Centennial Olympic Park and the World of Coca Cola, flyover at noon, parade is free and open to the public. 2011 Freedom Ball will be held at The Georgia Aquarium, Oceans Ballroom at 6 p.m. cost is $60. www.gavetsdayparade.org
Kristen Baldwin (hidden picture) & Ananth Shenoy (trivia) were our winners for September’s contest corner. They will receive a gift card to Chick-fil-A. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email:
art@aroundalpharetta.com Only emailed answers will be accepted.
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Third Graders Learn & Sample
Novice Rider D Division — Blue Ribbon Winner
Mrs. Susan Smith’s third grade class at Summit Hill Elementary, has been learning about the earth and how to use map skills while decorating cookie cakes. Students were given a cookie cake and different decorations for the cake. The students decided what the candy would stand Ben Creasy and Cole Chapman for and made up a key labeling their Earth with different for these symbols. After map symbols. labeling the map with the decorations, students were able to enjoy a wonderful treat.
Fourteen year-old Ashley Dodds, a freshman at Creekview recently traveled to the Richland Park Horse Trials in Richland, MI to compete in the Novice Rider D division. Ashley rode Manhattan IV, a 13 year-old, 16.3H, Thoroughbred. The pair brought home the blue ribbon for the division. Ashley trains with Mary Bess Sigman, resident owner and trainer of Triple Creek Eventing in Mansfield, and Kim Schisler of Still Waters Dressage, Alpharetta. September saw the pair head off to Fairburn to compete at Chattahoochee Hills’ Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships. Ashley is the daughter of Doug and Tonya Dodds. Congratulations to Ashley and Manhattan IV. Ashley Dodds and Thoroughbred Manhattan IV.
CCES Students Walking Proud Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (CCES) kicked off the 2011-2012 school year with an amazing turn out for their Walk to School Day. Over 350 students participated in CCES principal, George Freiberger receives the walking event, Outstanding Partner of the Year Award nearly 50% of from Nykia Burke of Safe Routes to CCES enrollment. School Partnership as CCES Safe Routes This strong representative, Debbie Williamson looks on. participation of students played a large role in CCES winning the 2010-2011 “Outstanding Partner of the Year” award from the Metro Atlanta Territory Safe Routes to School Partnership. CCES has grown from a non-walking school, just 3 years ago, to having 9 walking events a year and even a Bicycle Rodeo, where all students participated in practicing bike safety. All of the walking events carry a theme and students receive small tokens for participating, ie: pencils, bracelets, homework passes, etc. Faculty and staff participate also, by meeting in subdivisions and by leading groups to the school or acting as crossing guards. Kudos to Crabbapple Crossing ES for a job well done! 14 AroundAbout Alpharetta | october 2011
Spirit Day at Creek View Creek View Elementary School was decked out in Falcons Spirit on Friday, September 9, with red, black, and silver everywhere you looked! The purpose of celebrating Falcons Spirit was to leverage the excitement of NFL football to promote health and wellness. The theme for the day was Fuel Up to Play 60. The message of Fuel Up (eat healthy) to Play 60 (be physically active for 60 minutes) captured the spirit of the special event. Students enjoyed extended recess with football drills and ate fruits and veggies for whole food half-time snacks. Apples, grapes, and bananas were the top 3 whole foods consumed.
The students who won the Most Spirited Boy/Girl for their grade level.
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S C H O O L
Private Schools Alpharetta International Academy
Mill Springs Academy
Alpharetta Methodist Christian Academy
Mount Pisgah Christian School
Chrysalis Experiential Academy
Primrose School of Alpharetta
Creme de la Creme-Alpharetta
Primrose School of Christopher Robin
(770) 475-0558 www.aiamontessori.com/index.htm (770) 518-1652 www.alpharettamca.com (770) 649-7077 www.chrysalisexp.org
(770) 777-2960 www.cremechildcare.com
Information Elementary Schools
(770) 360-1336 www.millsprings.org
(770) 336-3300 www.mountpisgahschool.org
(770) 664-7508 www.primroseschools.com/Alpharetta
(678) 339-0107 www.primroseschools.com/ChristopherRobin
Public Schools Fulton County School District: www.fultonschools.org | (404) 768-3600 New Prospect Elementary
Webb Bridge Middle
Summit Hill Elementary
High Schools
3055 Kimball Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022-4417 (770) 667-2800 Principal: Charlia Faulkner
Alpharetta Elementary 192 Mayfield Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 740-7015 Principal: Adam Maroney
4455 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 667-2940 Principal: Susan Opferman
13855 Providence Road Milton, GA 30004 (770) 2830 Principal: Nancy Murphy
Birmingham Fall Elementary
Alpharetta High
3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 521-7640 Principal: Shannon Kersey
14865 Birmingham Hwy. Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2820 Principal: Susan Matzkin
Middle Schools
Cogburn Woods Elementary
Fulton Science Academy Middle
13080 Cogburn Road Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2845 Principal: Bruce Fraser
1675 Hembree Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 753-4141 Principal: Kenan Sener
9310 Scott Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 650-4230 Principal: Steven Miletto
Crabapple Crossings Elementary
Haynes Bridge Middle 10665 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 740-7030 Principal: Lauren Seidman
Fulton Science Academy High
12775 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 740-7055 Principal: George Freiberger
Creek View Elementary
Holcomb Bridge Middle 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 594-5280 Principal: Joy Schroerlucke
Independence High
3995 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 667-2932 Principal: Matt Rogers
Lake Windward Elementary
Hopewell Middle
11770 E. Fox Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 740-7050 Principal: Martha Messina
13060 Cogburn Road Milton, GA 30004 (678) 297-3240 Principal: Lenora Patterson
Manning Oaks Elementary
Northwestern Middle
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance Teacher Workday — Students off
November 23 — 25
School Holiday
December 23 — January 3
School Holiday
January 4
4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 475-3223 Principal: Namik Sercan 86 School Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 521-7611 Principal: Tabatha Taylor
Milton High
13025 Birmingham Highway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 740-7000 Principal: Cliff Jones
12805 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2870 Principal: Jasmine Kullar
405 Cumming Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 667-2912 Principal: Kirk Shrum
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Centennial High
Teacher Workday — Students off
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Local Colleges & Universities DeVry University (770) 619-3600 www.devry.edu
Georgia Perimeter College (404) 413-7878 www.gpc.edu
Lanier Technical College (770) 781-6800 www.laniertech.edu
North Fulton Center of Reinhardt University (770) 720-9191 www.reinhardt.edu
University of Phoenix North Alpharetta Learning Center (678) 731-0555 www.phoenix.edu
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Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.
Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
h A L L O
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.
Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.
Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
W E E N
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well.
Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
These helpful tips were reproduced from www.cdc.gov/family/halloween.
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News
In the Community
You Are Invited to the Roswell Historical Society’s 40th Anniversary Celebration & Theater Night on November 2, 2011!
ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Celebrating 40 years
The Roswell Historical Society was established on October 28, 1971 to collect, preserve and promote the history of Roswell and its environs. During its forty years, the society has taken on many significant preservation projects such as the preservation of the 1853 Mill Dam and the Historic Cemeteries Project which included the recording of every grave site in each of the historic cemeteries. Additionally, the Historical Society staffs and maintains the City of Roswell/ Historical Society Archives which has in its collections the history of the city, the early settlers, the textile mills, the Cherokee nation and local African American heritage. A 40 Year Celebration party will feature exhibits showcasing memories from the past, courtesy of the Research Library and Archives. The community will have an opportunity to view projects done by the Society, peruse some of its publications and reminisce about past trips and events sponsored by the Roswell Historical Society. Members and friends are invited to join the society for heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and cake. A silent auction is planned as a part of the evening. Guests will have an opportunity to
bid on items donated by Roswell merchants. After the party, guests will be treated to a performance of “Glimpses of the Moon” performed by the Georgia Ensemble Theater. The play is a sparkling romantic music and dance extravaganza set in New York during the “Roaring 20s.” This is an opportunity for the community to support the efforts of the Roswell Historical Society and join them as they look forward to the next 40 years and beyond! The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with the party and “Glimpses of the Moon” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person for the party and theatre, and will be held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. Tickets are available at the office of the Roswell Historical Society at 617 Atlanta Street, lower level. For tickets or more information, please call the office at 770-992-1665 or drop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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October 1
6th Annual Scarecrow Harvest When: 10 a.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall 2 South Main Street
The 6th Annual Scarecrow Harvest is a time when our community comes alive with whimsical scarecrows. Accredited K-5 schools create approximately 100 scarecrows each year. In addition to the students, businesses, non-profit organizations, neighborhoods, families and individuals are encouraged to make scarecrows. Anyone is welcome to design a scarecrow personality and join in on the fun!
October 1
Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest When: 6 p.m. Where: 35 Milton Avenue Website: www.downtownalphare- ttatradeassociation.com
Downtown will come alive for the 1st Annual Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest sponsored by DATA. There will be fun events including “Needle in a Haystack” awards at 2 p.m., scavenger hunt, Banks & Shane beginning at 6:30 p.m., great food and beverages. Tickets available through DATA: office@ downtownalpharettatradeassociation.com.
October 1 to October 31
The Atlanta Opera — Scarecrows in the Garden Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Free with admission. “Scarecrows in the Garden,” Atlanta’s favorite fall tradition, returns for another season of spooky, kooky fun. Every October, the garden
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is stuffed with more than 100 scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations. If you post your picture with the Atlanta Opera’s scarecrow to the Atlanta Opera Facebook page, you will be entered to win two free tickets to The Golden Ticket!
October 4
5th Annual Red and Blue Cook for You When: 7 p.m. Where: Benihana, 2365 Mansell Road Contact: kmatherly@apsfoundation.org Website: http://www.apsfoundation.org/ event-photos.html
Twenty members of Alpharetta’s fire and police departments will step up to the Benihana grill and cook for guests during National Fire Prevention Week. A delicious meal and a silent auction, the dinner begins at 7 p.m. and photo options are available from 6:30 – 7 p.m. $150 per person or $1,200 for table of 8.
October 6
Pumpkin Patch Tour & Storytelling Where: Scottsdale Farms 15639 Birmingham Hwy
Mom and children hear storytelling under the Big Keebler Elf Tree. Event is free but reservations are required. Children in costume get a free lunch in the café. Free hayrides and face painting in the pumpkin patch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. October 8-9, 15-16, 22-23.
October 8
Bethlehem Bazaar When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, Canton Website: www.hopewellbaptist.com
Annual Car Show and Cruise-In benefitting Back to Bethlehem, a free Christmas ministry of the church. Enjoy food, entertainment, classic cars, vendors, and a Kids’ Korner.
October 8
Fall Festival & Psychic Fair When: 11 a.m. – 5 pm. Contact: (770) 521-2875 Website: www.innerquestchurch.org
Unique crafters, food off the grill, readings, healings, and classes in metaphysics held at Inner Quest Church, 12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta.
October 8-9
International Fall Festival When: October 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. October 9, 1 – 5 p.m. Where: St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, 1765 Woodstock Road Website: www.stmaryofegypt.org
The 2nd annual International Fall Festival will feature live music, delicious food, an outdoor market with vendors, church tours and fun activities for children. The admission price of $1 will enter the participants for door prizes.
October 8
Zion Senior’s 6th Annual Health Fair When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 888 Zion Circle, Roswell Contact: (770) 664-6209 Website: www.zionmbc.org Your health matters to Zion Missionary Baptist Church members and they have joined with AARP of Georgia and the 100 Black Men of North Metro to offer FREE health screenings and educational information to assist you in making good health choices. Some of the screenings offered are cholesterol, glucose, bone density, blood pressure, vision, dental, BMI HIV and hearing tests.
October 14-15
Cherokee Pignic Contact: (770) 345-0400 Website: www.CherokeePignic.com
Savory food and fun! Old-fashioned Country Fair and KCBS sanctioned BBQ event in Canton’s Heritage Park. Third weekend in October. Presented by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
October 15
2011 Milton Roundup When: 12 noon – 6 p.m. Where: United Methodist Church 15770 Birmingham Hwy Contact: (678) 242-2523 Website: www.cityofmiltonga.us
Come join the city of Milton in a day-long event where you can eat great local food, play games, listen to music, hop on one of their exciting rides or just spend the day outside enjoying Georgia’s beautiful fall weather. Event held at Birmingham United Methodist Church.
October 20-21
Beasties at Barrington When: 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall 535 Barrington Drive
Two nights of fun and slightly eerie old tales, stroll the grounds and encounter storytellers whose tales of old Roswell and of bygone days will delight the whole family. Guides will take small groups every 15 minutes beginning at 7 p.m., last group will leave at 9 p.m. Allow one hour, tour consists of four stories and will be held outside on the grounds. $5 per person.
October 21, 22, 28, 29
26th Annual Halloween Hike When: 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road Contact: (770) 992-2055 ext. 236.
Participants will meet some wonderful costumed woodland creatures at night and enjoy a great experience for the whole family. Each group of 20-25 people will have a guide lead them through a safely lighted trail, and kids are encouraged to wear costumes and have their photos taken with the roaming characters. $8 for all ages, children 2 and under free. Trails are not suitable for strollers and children must be accompanied by an adult.
October 22
“Sip of the South” Halloween Style When: 6:30 – 11 p.m. Where: Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Ave. Contact: (770) 992-1731
Come dressed in costume and enjoy dinner, music, dancing, open bar, costume contest and more! Call for reservations for a hauntingly grand time! $45 per person.
October 26
Decorate a Pumpkin When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Community Center Contact: (678) 297-6100 Website: accprograms@alpharetta.ga.us.
Children of all ages are invited to decorate a pumpkin with paint, glitter, markers and much more. Pre-registration is required. Bring your own pumpkin, all pre-registered participants will receive a Halloween surprise.
October 27
Department. Take a hayride through Wills Park and jump on SPOOKtacular inflatables. Hayrides run every 15 minutes. Sign up for the hayride at pavilion 1 at the event. Dress accordingly for outdoor activities. This event is free to the public.
Through November 13
Cagle Dairy Cornfield Maize Corn Maize: Friday 5-11 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m – 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bonfire Hayrides: Friday 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday 6 – 10 p.m. Haunted Barn (through October 29): Friday 7 - 12 midnight Saturday 7 – 12 midnight Where: 362 Stringer Road, Canton Cagle Dairy will feature its 11th year cornfield maizes, also available will be bonfire hayrides, and a haunted barn.
BOOOO! Make a Spooky Trick-or-Treat Bag When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Arts Center Crabapple Government Center Contact: (678) 297-6165 Website: arts@alpharetta.ga.us.
Through October 29
October 29
Proceeds benefit Explorer Program of Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Dawson County High School.
An art workshop sponsored by Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department for children 3 to 6 years, accompanied by an adult. Participants will decorate their own ghoulish trick-or-treat bags for all of their Halloween goodies. Treats will be given to all registered participants. $10 Alpharetta resident; $15 non-resident.
Halloween Hayrides and Haunts When: 3 – 6 p.m. Where: Wills Park Recreation Center (outdoors) Contact: (678) 297-6130 Website: wprcprograms@alpharetta. ga.us
Uncle Shucks Cornfield Maizes Corn Maize: Sundays – Thursdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Haunted Maze (dusk to close): Friday and Saturday, Oct 8-9, Oct 14-15, Oct 21-22, and Oct 28-29. Where: 4520 Highway 53 E, Dawsonville Contact: (770) 772-6223 Website: www.uncleshucks.com
Enjoy some howling family fun sponsored by Alpharetta Recreation and Parks
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In the Community
Under the
Gold DOME by Representative Charles E. “Chuck” Martin
The Legislative Special Session The Georgia General Assembly was called into session by Governor Deal to convene on August 15. During the special session the General Assembly could only address the items in the call: • To create the divisions of the State of Georgia for the purpose of electing members to the State House, State Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. • To ratify the Governor’s Executive Order of June 23, 2011 suspending the increase in sales tax on gasoline caused by the increase in price. • To amend Georgia Code Section 48-8-244(a), the special district transportation sales and use tax. Redistricting At the State Capitol, maps were passed to accommodate Georgia’s increased population, up to 9,687,653. While the population increase justified an additional U.S. House Representative; at the state level we were tasked with redrawing the lines to create 180 equally populated State House Districts and 56 equally populated State Senate Districts. In order to abide by federal and state laws, and both constitutions, State House and Senate Districts moved to reflect population, sometimes causing incumbents to be placed in the same district and sometimes creating new districts containing no incumbent legislator. This was my first experience with the process and it is clear to me that if 10 individuals were to get together there would be at least 11 different plans — my point is everyone would do it differently. Be sure the maps were discussed openly in meetings all over the state and they meet federal and state requirement. Specifically, House District 47, which I represent, got a little smaller geographically because population within the district was greater than allowed after the current census. Additionally, 22 AroundAbout Alpharetta | october 2011
the district I represent will be numbered, House District 49, for the next election; other districts got a new number as well so do not be surprised; as a citizen you may be in your same district with your same elected representative and simply have a new number. Check on the maps at http://www.legis.ga.gov. Additionally, your Georgia General Assembly was tasked with creating districts for the U.S. House of Representatives. As mentioned earlier Georgia now has 14 districts where we previously had 13. The additional district, while good for Georgia and Georgians, made the redrawing of the district more difficult since a new district had to be created while keeping all the districts equal in population. Ratification of Suspension of Additional Gas Tax Collection While in Special Session, the General Assembly voted to ratify Governor Nathan Deal’s Executive Order suspending the collection of additional gas tax. On background, we all know, in early of 2011, gas prices increased dramatically causing the governor to issue an executive order on June 23 suspending the collection of a portion of state taxes on sales of motor fuels and aviation gasoline. Ratification of this suspension saves Georgia families money, money those families need in these economic times. T-SPLOST Election Date Move There was discussion to move the date of the vote on the Regional Transportation Tax, aka T-SPLOST, to November 2012 instead of July 2012. On the surface this sounded good to some, and was supported by many in leadership; however, I was opposed to moving the date. While leadership favored the move to get more voters involved and I applaud this, there was simply too many whispers that moving the vote would help passage of the referendum with the current list and, in my opinion, the current list is not right for our region. I say to the Regional Roundtable create a good list and the vote will pass. The current list with over $3 billion going to transit in general, with $600 million for a street car system for Atlanta, with $600 million for a MARTA operation bailout is not what this region needs to help move people to the places they want to go. I say again, listen to the people, do the right thing, and your tax may pass. To my fellow citizens, on T-SPLOST, stay vigilant, this may well be the most important vote you cast in July 2012.
Representative Chuck Martin, District 47 245 State Capitol Building, Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404-463-2246, Fax: 404-463-2249 chuck.martin@house.ga.gov, www.martinforgeorgia.com Please forward any questions, concerns or items of specific interest to aroundtown@martinforgeorgia.com.
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Learning with a Global Perspective Spend one day in any classroom at High Meadows and you will see that the focus of this school extends far beyond the periphery of its wooded 40 acre campus. Even the youngest members of this preschool through 8th grade community spend their days exploring the interconnectedness of the world in which they are growing up, and reflecting on their roles in that global community. 24 AroundAbout Alpharetta | october 2011
“Our kindergarteners don’t just have story-time, they learn about how different cultures communicate their values through picture books. They voice their thoughts, and have the opportunity to consider other people’s thinking,” explains Director of Educational Advancement, Kate McElvaney.
people, with their differences, can also be right. High Meadows students are taught concepts in a way that is both significant and relevant to the world they live in, and are encouraged to take action with the knowledge they acquire.”
“High Meadows students are taught concepts in a way that is both significant and relevant to the world they live in, and are encouraged to take action with the knowledge they acquire.” Director of Educational Advancement, Kate McElvaney As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, High Meadows focuses on developing internationally minded students who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. This theme of “internationalmindedness” is apparent in every High Meadows classroom, from preschool through 8th grade. Grace Shickler, High Meadows parent and lower school principal, explains, “Every unit of study has a global perspective. When fourth and fifth graders learn about the Civil War, they have all the components of the American Civil War to study, but it is broadened to look at civil war in other nations and people-groups, and even civil wars occurring today.” High Meadows offers students the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment where global connection is intertwined across all areas of study. Ms. McElvaney shares, “Part of the IB mission that really speaks to me is that students across the world can become active, compassionate, lifelong learners who understand that other
The curriculum at High Meadows School is only the beginning of the school’s global connectedness. This year, High Meadows welcomed Fulbright scholar, Adele Dickinson, who traveled this summer from her home country of Scotland to join the third grade teaching staff at High Meadows for a semester. With over 20 percent of High Meadows parents having been born outside the United States, students have the opportunity to experience and learn about a variety of cultures within their own school community. Parents choose to enroll their children at High Meadows School for many reasons, including a low student-toteacher ratio, nurturing environment, and child-centered and globally focused curriculum. If you would like to learn more about what High Meadows has to offer, call 770-993-2940 or visit www.highmeadows.org.
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In the Community
The View From CITY HALL Fire Prevention by Alpharetta Mayor Arthur Letchas Did you know that October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week? Each year, fire departments throughout the country take the opportunity to educate their communities about fire hazards and fire safety. This year’s theme is “Protect your Family from Fire!” (See page 9 of this issue.)
• Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. Preventing fires is certainly our number one priority, but when that is not possible, we offer the following tips for keeping your family as safe as possible if there is a fire in your home: Arthur G. Letchas is the mayor of Alpharetta. You may contact him by calling 678-297-6020 or e-mail aletchas@alpharetta.ga.us.
The Fire and Emergency Services Division of Alpharetta’s Department of Public Safety is participating in the campaign through a variety of ways. A large part of our participation is to publicize the campaign, which focuses on preventing the leading causes of home fires: cooking, heating and electrical equipment, as well as candles and smoking materials. In 2009, more than 360,000 home fires were reported in the United States, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association. During that same year, 2,565 people died in home fires. Many of these deaths could have been prevented by installing a working smoke alarm, having a home fire escape plan, keeping things that can burn away from the stove, and always turning off space heathers before going to bed. Fire is obviously dangerous, but taking simple precautions can keep your family safe. Alpharetta’s firefighters offer the following tips for preventing home fires: • Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. • Have a three foot “kid free zone” around open fires and space heaters. • Replace or repair damaged or loose electrical cords. • If you smoke, smoke outside, and use deep, wide ashtrays on a sturdy table. 26 AroundAbout Alpharetta | october 2011
• Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home (including the basement). • Interconnect all smoke alarms in the home so when one sounds, they all sound. • Test smoke alarms at least monthly and replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they do not respond when tested. • Make sure everyone in your home knows how to respond if the smoke alarm sounds. • Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible ways out. Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. • If you are building or remodeling your home, consider installing home fire sprinklers. Alpharetta’s firefighters will use Fire Prevention Week as an opportunity to visit all local elementary and middle schools within the month of October with the City’s Fire Safety House. Because of its effectiveness, the Fire Safety House is a necessary asset to Alpharetta’s firefighters and the many children it reaches. The house allows firefighters to educate children on the importance of home escape drills and skills to put into practice during a fire (such as touching a door to test for heat and staying low to avoid inhaling smoke). Children are able to practice a home escape drill in the Fire Safety House. If your children attend a school in the City of Alpharetta, be sure and ask them if they experienced the Fire Safety House. They may be able to teach you a thing or two about home fire safety, protecting your home and, more importantly, your family.
Dr. Brett Gluck, DMD, MS, PC The orthodontic offices of Dr. Brett Gluck have been serving the North Fulton area for over 14 years. Featuring two great office locations to serve you: its Johns Creek office is conveniently located at 6130 Abbotts Bridge Road, near the intersection of Abbotts Bridge and Medlock Bridge Road. The Alpharetta office is conveniently located at 2455 Old Milton Parkway, across from the post office, one half mile west of GA 400. The mission of Dr. Brett Gluck’s practice is to deliver quality orthodontics in a caring and friendly atmosphere. Its reception area features satellite TV, a young child’s play area, a video game room, and laptop computers. The treatment area is designed with a television at every chair, and wireless Internet is available throughout the offices. The offices are easily accessible free standing buildings with ample parking.
Dr. Brett Gluck strives to provide quality care that fits into your budget by offering flexible payment plans and accepting Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards. He also offers in-house, no-interest financing, as well as 3rd party no-down payment financing. These options allow you to make affordable monthly payments for your orthodontic treatment. Dr. Brett Gluck is a preferred provider for most insurance companies and the office will file insurance claims for you. Some of the specialty procedures available include metal braces, clear braces and Invisalign. Dr. Gluck uses full arch bonding of brackets, which means typically there are no bands involved in full treatment, which leads to better oral hygiene and greater comfort. The clear braces the doctor applies are made of materials which will not discolor during treatment.
The braces are smaller, more durable and much less noticeable than they were in the past. Imagine not having to wear braces to straighten your smile! Invisalign is a technology that replaces traditional braces. It utilizes a series of clear plastic aligners to straighten teeth for teens or adults. This is a much more hygienic, aesthetic, comfortable and convenient method for straightening teeth. Dr. Gluck has attained the level of Elite Provider of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen and has been certified to provide Invisalign treatment since 2000.
Please check Dr. Brett Gluck’s website for a photographic tour of the offices, information about adult and child orthodontics, Invisalign, directions to either office and much, much more. Please find the website at www.bracedoctor.com.
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Healthy Living
OCTOBER IS
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully, when caught early, breast cancer has a 98 percent cure rate. A mammogram, or X-ray of the breast, is the most important test available for detecting breast cancer. As the regional leader in the fight against breast cancer, diagnosing and treating more cases of the disease than any hospital in the Southeast, Northside Hospital stands by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its recommendation that all women receive annual mammograms, beginning at age 40. Five Mammogram Excuses Debunked 1. I’m too busy. Mammograms take about 20 minutes, and the actual breast compression lasts for just a few seconds. Northside makes it easy with 12 imaging locations in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee, and flexible hours including early morning, late evening and Saturday appointments. Throughout the year, Northside’s mobile mammography van travels around the community. To schedule a mammogram, call (404) 851-6577. 2. I can’t afford it. Most private insurance plans cover a percentage or full cost of an annual mammogram. With the support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and It’s the Journey, the hospital has funding for mammograms and diagnostic services for qualified applicants.
Tennis Against Breast Cancer Northside Hospital is making Breast Cancer Awareness Month interactive with tennis drills, lunch, a fashion show, chair massages, door prizes and more. Friday, October 28 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. Windermere Golf Club, Cumming $75 a person or $675 for a team of 10 Proceeds benefit the Breast Care Program. To register, call (404) 845-5555 and press 0. 28 AroundAbout Alpharetta | october 2011
3. I’m afraid they may find something scary. Only one or two mammograms in 1,000 lead to a diagnosis of cancer, according to the ACS. A mammogram increases your treatment options by catching breast cancer early; shared knowledge means better care. 4. I don’t have a family history of breast cancer. The ACS estimates that more than 70 percent of breast cancer patients do not have a family history of the disease. 5. It will hurt. Worried about discomfort? Schedule your screening one week after your period when your breasts are less tender and limit caffeine a few days prior to the screen. You can also try a mild over the counter pain reliever about an hour before your mammogram. In between mammograms, perform a monthly Breast Self-Exam (BSE). A BSE can help detect any changes in the look and feel of your breasts and nipples. The best time is the week after your menstrual cycle as hormones fluctuate and are most stable after your period. And, your breasts are less tender, too. Think visual – changes in contour or texture and manual – feeling for any lumps or thickness in the skin. For more information about breast self-exams, contact the hospital’s Breast Health Coordinator at (404) 851.6161.
Healthy Living
A Healthy BODY
do not allow their children to crawl have no writing of their own and the children can only be taught to read with great effort and difficulty.
by LaCretia Munroe, MS, DC Crawling is something that most children do. We can’t Dr. LaCretia Munroe specializes in sports chiropractic, functional wait for our child to get to neurology, and metabolic solutions. that Milestone, so we can tell Providing exceptional care for difficult our friends and family with cases. Call the office at (770) 7200865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com. excitement that our child crawled for the first time. It is part of their normal development. In most children it happens between six and ten months of age.
Crawling is one of the most important movement patterns that teach the eyes to cross the midline. Crawling lets babies look ahead to see where they are going, it helps the muscle tone of the neck and head as the baby learns to get control of gravity as the head moves in a vertical position. Babies learn eye-hand coordination, so as they crawl they focus on one hand, cross the midline of their body, and they focus on the other hand as it comes forward. This is important as children age so that they can read without losing the words at the middle of the line and to visually follow the moving hand when writing. Many studies have been done on children who did not crawl correctly and the high percentage of children with reading difficulties.
Did your Child Crawl?
Unfortunately, some children will crawl, but not normally. Some parents think it is “cute” that their daughter scoots on her bottom across the floor or has that funny little crawl that is distinctive to their child and it’s wonderful. The only problem is it is not “cute,” “wonderfully unique” or funny. Children need to crawl as part of their normal development and they need to do it correctly. Studies have shown that societies that promote crawling of their young will have a more complex society with more technology and some form of written language. Societies that
I am still surprised at how many children come into my office and when I ask them to crawl, they do it all one side. The hands and legs of one side of the body move and then the opposite arm and leg move together kind of like a lizard. Their homework is to go crawl in the back yard or through the house until if feels natural. Most of these children have difficulty reading. Parents will tell me their child never crawled or crawled for only a couple of weeks and then stood up and took off running. Please understand that your child needs to crawl correctly so that their brain can develop without developmental delays.
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Healthy Living
DEALING WITH Dental Trauma
by Vishant Nath, DMD Even though I’ve addressed the topic of dental trauma previously in this column, I feel that it’s a good topic to revisit from time to time. Having children means having to deal with falls and other types of accidents. This article will provide information on dealing with accidents affecting the mouth.
Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.
Just as you want to establish a good relationship with your child’s medical doctor early on, it’s important to establish a “dental home” for your child. This means that your child has an ongoing relationship with his or her dentist, which includes comprehensive oral health care, beginning no later than age one. Even for older children who have not been to the dentist regularly, it’s never too late to establish a dental home.
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If your child has an injury that causes a tooth to become knocked out, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. If the tooth is a primary, or baby tooth, the emphasis will probably not be toward saving the tooth. However, it’s still important for your child to be seen by a dentist so that they can check for damage to any adjacent teeth. If your child loses a permanent or adult tooth, it’s much more critical that every effort is put into saving the tooth. Most dentists should have a 24-hour phone number to contact if the injury occurs after hours or on weekends, if you are an existing patient. Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. Do not scrub it with soap. Use only water. If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth. If your child chips or fractures a tooth, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist. continued on page 46
Healthy Living
EXERCISE — Is It Worth It?
by Krishna Doniparthi, MD Nowadays the focus on health and weight is more important than ever before. And while most in the health care industry tout exercise as a way to stay “healthy,” the messages behind more exercising should be evaluated.
Dr. Krishna Doniparthi is the Medical Director of SomaNu Medical Weight Loss & Wellness. You may contact him at 678-242-0204 or visit www.somanumwl.com.
Exercise is not an essential component of life. You read right. Exercise is a tool to assist in well being but not all people need to exercise. In effect, doing work and exercise are cousins to each other. When trying to lose weight, exercise is not the key component. Your body burns a certain number of calories each and everyday, regardless of your activities of daily life (working, exercising, brushing your teeth, etc.). We call this the body’s basal metabolic rate. Most people’s BMR is between 1,2002,000 calories a day. When someone exercises, it helps to change the BMR to a higher level. The BMR will increase in proportion to the amount of muscle in your body. It is the BMR that will work away at the fat storage, and not the immediate exercise you did at any particular moment. A good analogy for this is equating fat weight to your bank account. Your available energy expenditure (how much money you can spend) is limited. If you pull $100 cash and put in your pocket, then you can only spend $100 when you go shopping. If you want to shop more, then you need to go back to the bank and withdraw more money. By the way, 1 pound of fat equals 4090 calories. This is why someone can not run for 3 hours straight and then get on a scale and hope to lose a half a pound. The method of losing weight is a complex biochemical process. The only immediate weight you can lose is almost entirely water weight (sweat). What if you don’t need to lose any weight? What is the purpose of exercise in this case? Exercise in those who don’t need to lose weight serves several purposes: increase the BMR, conditions the heart, strengthens or maintains muscles, increases or maintains bone density. Can you have too little or too much exercise? Too little exercise will not increase the BMR, does not condition muscles, and allows for elevated cortisol levels — a hormone continued on page 46
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Healthy Living
DENTAL Implants by Tatiana Shifrin, DMD What is a dental implant? It is the best thing that has happened to dentistry. Dental implants have single handedly changed the face of dentistry. It is exciting to be able to offer patients treatment options where we replace a missing tooth with a tooth. Moreover, removable dentures can either be totally eliminated or secured with dental implants.
Dr. Tatiana Shifrin is the owner of Shifrin Dental. You may contact her at 770-232-5255 or visit www.shifrindental.com.
Dental implants have been used successfully in dentistry for over 20 years. They are made of medical grade titanium in various sizes to accommodate the patient’s anatomy. They are placed in bone and allowed time to heal. Sometimes, a dentist can remove a tooth, place an implant and temporary crown during the same appointment. However, every case is different and a thorough evaluation of each patient is necessary.
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Every patient has to go through a consultation process. I believe that each patient inherently knows what they want. It is the doctor’s job to get them as close to that goal as possible, and to educate and enlighten the patient on what dentistry has to offer. With digital x-rays, pictures and models, patient education is easier than ever before. During the initial consultation, not only is the implant area in question evaluated, but also the surrounding teeth, gums, bite and medical history. Sometimes, the patient may need a CT scan. A CT scan gives a 3-D image of the patient’s jaw, therefore giving the dentist a very clear picture of where to place the implant. If there is not enough bone to place an implant additional procedures may be necessary. This will be apparent after necessary x-rays are taken. Today, instead of grinding adjacent teeth to help support a missing tooth, a single implant can be placed in the space, and restore the implant with a single crown. This eliminates relying on adjacent teeth and hoping they last a lifetime. As far as partial dentures, a single implant can be placed, and eliminate the partial altogether. Another option would be to use the implants to support the partial, eliminating extra forces on the already weakened teeth. For denture wearers, there are many options, anywhere from eliminating the denture all together, continued on page 46
Education
THE COLLEGE Application Essay
by Richard Becker Many colleges require an essay Richard Becker is the director of or personal statement as part Chrysalis Experiential Academy. You of a student’s application. The may contact him at 770-649-7077. personal statement is designed to tell admissions officers something about a student that may not be evident from courses taken, grades and extracurricular activities or letters of recommendation. The essay can help the college assess the student’s critical thinking and writing abilities; it may describe the student’s special interests and experiences, as well as values, attitudes and expectations of the future. Some colleges may want to determine how creative and resourceful the student can be by the way they present themselves through their written expression. Basically, there are two kinds of application essays. One is the open-ended essay, which invites students to write creatively. For example, one university instructs students to “step out your front door and tell us what you would change about what you see.” The other kind asks students to describe themselves
and their reasons for wanting to attend college. The bottom line is for students to tell the admissions officer who they are. Whatever the subject or approach, students need to address the topic squarely. If the college asks a student to explain any deficiencies in their record, (a low grade or a bad semester), the student must provide a straightforward, reasonable response. In particular, the essay should “show, not tell”; it should express ideas and information that give the reader a vivid, clear impression of the writer, rather than offer broad, unsupported statements about the writer. And the essay should allow the reader to draw his or her own conclusions. The application essay is like other writing assignments in several ways. Students must narrow the topic so they can handle it within the allotted time and space, must stick to the topic, must provide compelling details and examples, and must revise and proofread. The major difference is the purpose of the statement: to help admissions officers decide whether the student should attend a particular college. Most students will be able to write a single essay and make minor adjustments that meet the requirements of the individual colleges. continued on page 46
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Healthy Living
5 HELPFUL DECORATING TIPS
Before You Begin
by Patti and Kurt Gosch When it is time to start decorating, clients are usually so eager to start shopping, and really, who isn’t? Whether moving into a new house or updating your current home, a new look is always fun. Patti and Kurt Gosch are the co-owners Envisioning the layout can of Outrageous Interiors. You may really make a difference in contact them at 770-754-4443 or your result. A space plan visit www.outrageousinteriors.com. allows clients to visualize their personal spaces with different furniture, lighting, and accessories. It is drawn to scale, which allows for perfect design choices. A well-planned room is both beautiful and functional. You too can achieve this! Here are some helpful tips to follow: 1. How will the room be used? Be honest. Take the time
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to walk through a typical day-in-the-life of that room. It will help you imagine traffic patterns, lighting needs, gathering spots, durability and types of fabric. 2. Room shape: Is it a traditionally shaped room, or does it have a funky fireplace? Size and placement of windows can dramatically affect the feel of a room. Clever window treatments and beautiful furnishings can make every room comfortable and cozy. 3. Scale: Proper size and scale of furnishings are just as important as style. Large rooms with high ceilings call for larger furniture, art, and accessories. Large, chunky sofas may look great on the showroom floor, but will overwhelm a small room. A delicate floor lamp may look amazing in your bedroom, but get lost in a large, expansive great room. 4. Don’t buy anything! Yet, anyway. Wait until your plan is done! Tear sheets out of magazines, snap quick pictures and keep a folder. You may not find your favorite “musthave” until you realize the perfect spot for it! 5. Put it on paper: Create a room plan using simple graph paper or an online room planner. There are many helpful tools to help you get started. Check out our planner at continued on page 46
Life At Home
ADDICTED To T V?
by Michael Buckner My profession gives me an interesting perspective into the lives of everyday Americans. There aren’t many people that go into their clients’ bedrooms on a regular basis. I am the exception. We are all up in everyone’s business, making sure that their electronics work in every corner of the home. That being said, we get to see who is truly addicted to TV, and who isn’t. Wonder where you stand?
Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio Intersection located at 631 E. Main Street, Canton. For more information on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, call 770-479-1000.
Let’s start with showing you both extremes with a case study on Christmas day of last year. Remember the snow storm? Well, despite my discussing how DirecTV and Dish Network should rarely go out due to weather, we are not equipped in the south with electric Dish warmers that keep the dishes snow free (FYI, spray Pam cooking spray on your Dish before the snow storm). For this reason, I had two clients that had TV issues: The first one texted me repeatedly on Christmas day, saying that he couldn’t watch TV, and it was “unacceptable” that I couldn’t fix it. Across town, another client waited until the December 26 to tell me that their TV had gone out, and they saw it as God’s way of telling them to put down the remote and enjoy their family time. Having seen thousands of TV habits, I try to fall as low as I can on the addiction scale as is reasonable. I try to replace “zoning out” with listening to music and reading as much as possible. I find that music winds me down from a busy day 100 times better than TV anyways. My clients are usually shocked when I tell them that my wife and I only have one DirecTV receiver (rest assure, we have a pretty elaborate 8-zone music system). For me, the most shocking TV addiction moment was on Career Day at a local middle school. Over and over, I asked the classes “Who in here will admit that they are addicted to TV?” Over and over, every single kid raised his or her hand. I assure you that even though this defines my future job security, this is not something that I want to see our youth admitting. Parents, be aware that according to my rudimentary study, your child is a TV addict. You may want to call me to program a 1-2 hour timer on their TV. Having said this about our TV addiction, there is also a flip continued on page 46
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Life At Home
FAMILY Alaska Cruise
by Michael Consoli Everyone recognizes the love boat — Princess Cruise Lines, of course! Princess has some of the best itineraries in Alaska. A 12-night cruise-tour designed for families which includes features that are not usually part of the package. Michael Consoli is owner of Participants will have the Cruise Planners. You may contact opportunity to travel by him at 770-650-7667 or online at jet-boat, pan for gold, take www.planmycruise.com. an interactive tour of Denali National Park, and experience what Alaska is like in the winter. The Family Fun program includes a seven-night Voyage of the Glaciers sailing, plus a five-night land tour featuring one night at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, two nights at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and two nights at Fairbanks
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Princess Riverside Lodge. At sea, families can take advantage of programming for children, including a Junior Ranger program in Glacier Bay National Park. Extras included in the tour are daily breakfast, Direct-to-theWilderness Rail Service with lunch, a Three Rivers Jet-boat Tour alternative to taking a motor-coach to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, and the arctic blast at Denali, where a chamber is chilled to wintertime temperatures. In the chamber, visitors can find out what happens to hot water when it is thrown in the air and whether soap bubbles can survive the cold. Also part of the program is a musical comedy in Denali, telling the legend of the first expedition to Mt. McKinley’s summit, accompanied by a family-style meal, an intimate tour of Denali National Park featuring interactive experiences; a Denali Sourdough Expedition Breakfast with mountain climber Laurent Dick, and, from Fairbanks, a narrated sternwheel cruise and gold panning. Alaska is a great family trip option for all generations! Alaska, like cruising, offers something for everyone. If you are considering an Alaska cruise or cruise-tour, take advantage of some of the deals the cruise lines are offering.
Life At Home
ReADY FOR Winter?
by Dan Jape Cold weather is right around the corner and you will soon be in need of heat in your home. Furnaces need a complete service and cleaning each year before they are turned on to make sure they are safe and efficient. Many times, a homeowner will make the Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him assumption that just because at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at a furnace ignites, it is safe www.reliableair.com. to operate. This could not be further from the truth. Modern day furnaces are very safe appliances and when maintained, can give years of service. But it is important that the series of safety devices and components that make them safe are in good working order. One of the most important items to check and clean is the heat exchanger. A furnace burns gas and heats up a metal box that contains the gas burners and when the box is warm, a fan blows air across the outside of the box and transfers heat to the air stream, which is then distributed to all the rooms of a home. This heat exchanger heats and cools thousands of times a year and this causes expansion and contraction, which can cause metal fatigue and cracks in the burner box allowing carbon monoxide to leak into the air stream. It is extremely important to have this checked every year, as this piece is a very stressed component of the furnace and can fail at any time a furnace is over 10 to 12 years old. It is also very important that any rust and debris that has accumulated in the heat exchanger be vacuumed out. Another very important series of devices that need to be checked are high temperature limit switches which monitor a furnace for an overheated condition. These high limits are crucial in making a furnace safe and should be checked and tested each year to make sure they operate correctly. If a fan or blower stops operating on a furnace, the gas will continue to ignite until these limit devices sense the furnace is overheated and shut off the burners and turn the furnace off. These limit switches are directly in the air stream and take a lot of abuse and will fail after a number of years. Furnaces have a device that moves air and fumes through the heat exchanger and it is often a component that needs service in a modern furnace. This draft inducer is in the combustion stream of the furnace and is exposed to the hot, acid laden fumes of the by-products of gas combustion. Some manufactures make the continued on page 46
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Family and Faith
SOMETHING Beautiful . . .
by Laurie Troublefield Part 3 — HOPE. . . so many different definitions, so many books on how to get it, maintain it, recognize, keep and increase it. . . and yet, HOPE is often the most elusive reality we will battle to believe is possible in our human experience.
Laurie Troublefield is the director of training with Grace Connections. You may contact her at laurie@graceconnectionsonline.org
The last couple of months we’ve been talking about beauty and specifically in the form of relationships on this planet. So many are probably ready to debate me as to whether we can really conclude beauty and relationship are synonymous. Pain often becomes a much more tangible explanation for the struggle we have to see this beauty, and it’s very easy to give up any possibility of experiencing true and last intimacy this side of Heaven. This is a sad, but often an accurate depiction of life for many of us. So, the natural question from here often seems to be, “So what should I do about it?” Could it be possible we’re asking the wrong question? Maybe our trying to fix, control, manipulate, or simply desire better relationships is actually making them more difficult, more painful, more impossible? I’m not sure, but I’m presently pondering this possibility in the midst of my own disappointing and painful relationships. It might just be possible that “doing” something really doesn’t help at all. Really??? Jesus told us that we are to love one another above all other things and He told us this would be the mark of our belonging to Him. Yet, there is so much division, conflict, rejection and even hatred amongst believers that it’s hard to believe it’s even remotely possible for this to happen. But one thing we seem to have missed amongst all He told us — “With men, these things are impossible. . . but with God, all things are possible” (Luke 18:27). Is all of our “trying” to love one another actually removing the very Life and Love of Jesus from our relationships? Ok, so He’s never not with us, but maybe we relegate Him to a place of being our 911 call when things go wrong, rather than truly trusting Him to be the very Source of the love between us. I don’t know, but I’m just sayin’. . . It’s hard to not depend upon ourselves, that’s why it’s truly miraculous that we’ve been given the very Life of Jesus within us to be the ability we do not possess within ourselves. I don’t continued on page 46 38 AroundAbout Alpharetta | october 2011
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FROM THE PASTOR Parenting
by Herb Sims What do I do with my son, who happens to be failing math and science? He is not even trying! How do I change the way he thinks? These are very good questions with no clear answers…or maybe it is simpler than we think. Herb Sims is the pastor of Gracelife We face many challenges Church. You may contact him at similar to these as we raise 404-509-3397. our children. Tracy (my wife) and I have had the privilege of parenting four wonderful kids as they grew into four amazing adults. They are the kind of individuals with whom I would like to be friends even if we were not related. Trust me; these relationships with my children are a miracle not the result of good parenting. I want you to understand that I have experience not competence.
We are driven by a desire to see life work out for our kids. We don’t want them to make mistakes or to fail. We define a successful life as a life free of pain with certain landmarks of success…education, health, good habits, wealth and whatever other milestones we were taught by our family system and culture to value. But what if in the pursuit to see successful life, we miss true Life; the true Life found only in God who revealed Himself in His Son, Jesus Christ? Now that would be (mildly put) a bummer. So in our parenting how do we look for a living Savior? Can we hear His still small voice in the midst of the roar for success? It may be seen on the other side of a few questions like these in your hopeless standoff with your teenager: what if you were to allow them to fail? What if instead of rescuing them by silly rationalizations and defenses you let them experience the full weight of their decisions? What if instead of removing your relationship from them by exhibiting your disappointment and anger (otherwise known as shaming them) you speak truth and love? What if the only way they can see a living Savior is by looking in your eyes as you depend on Him in the midst of watching them hurt as they experience the consequences of their own actions or inaction. Along the way you will have to give up on your own definition of life. That could be a good thing.
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Alpharetta Baptist Bethany Baptist Church 2065 Bethany Road, (770) 475-6748
Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church 1200 Birmingham Road, (404) 444-6490 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.boilingspringspbc.org
Bridgeway Church
First Baptist Church of Alpharetta 44 Academy Street, (770) 475-6556 www.fbca.com
Hopewell Baptist Church 15730 Hopewell Road, 770-442-0793
Johns Creek Baptist Church 7500 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 623-8203 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.jcbc.org
4755 Kimball Bridge Road,(770) 751-1972 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. www.bridgeway.net
New Haven Baptist Church
Clear Springs Baptist Church
3550 Spruill Circle, (770) 664-6915
11575 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 475-9223 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.csbcga.com
Providence Baptist Church
Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church
Union Hill Baptist Church
2925 Holcomb Bridge Road, (770) 993-1691
Philadelphia Baptist Church
McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 475-5077
County Line Baptist Church
Vision Baptist Church
Crabapple First Baptist 12760 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-6111 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.crabapplefbc.org
Cross Plains Baptist Church 6500 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 475-1210
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Saint Brigid Catholic Church 3400 Old Alabama Road, (678) 393-0060 Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5 p.m (Life Teen) www.saintbrigid.org
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 535 Rucker Road, (770) 475-4501 Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (En Espa単ol) 5 p.m (Life Teen) www.sta.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
20075 Providence Road, (770) 475-3627
2725 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 664-6863
430 Strickland Road, (770) 475-9429
Catholic
1125 Alpha Drive, (770) 456-5881 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.visionbaptist.com
Alpharetta First Ward 500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-7357
Webb Bridge Ward 510 Brannon Rd., Cumming, (678) 455-5292
Episcopal St. Aidans Episcopal Church 13560 Cogburn Road, (770) 521-0207 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.staidans.org
Jewish Chabad of Alpharetta Jewish Center 10180 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 410-9000 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 10:30 a.m. www.chabadnf.org
Congregation Gesher L’Torah 4320 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 777-4009 www.gltorah.org
Lutheran
The Lighthouse Church 18271 Union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644
North Point Community Church 4350 Northpoint Parkway, (770) 290-5600 Sunday Services: 9, 11 & 12:45 a.m. www.northpoint.org
Calvary Chapel 200 James Road, (770) 442-8167 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Calvaryalpharetta.com
Community of Christ
Spirit of God Christian Church
3315 Francis Road, (770) 521-1112 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.cofchrist.org
11940 Alpharetta Highway, (770) 777-6889 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.spiritofgodcc.org
Crabapple Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 910 Mayfield Road, (678) 339-0349
Stonecreek Church 13540 Highway 9 North, (770) 754-7900 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.stonecreekchurch.org
The Hanuman Mandir 390 Cumming Street, Suite 1, (770) 475-7701 www.thehanuman.org
Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church 4655 Webb Bridge Road, (770) 475-0640 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:55 a.m. www.cts.org
Lord of Life Lutheran Church ELCA 5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 740-1279 Sunday Services: 8:30, 11:00 a.m. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. www.lord-life.org
Messiah Lutheran Church - WELS 4765 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 751-9357 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.messiahlutheran.ws
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 10250 Haynes Bridge Road, (770) 475-4250 Sunday Services: 9:15 (Tradtional) & 10:45 a.m. (Modern) www.poplcalpharetta.org
The River Church 501 S. Main Street, Suite 101, (678) 860-0971 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.wadeintheriver.org
Presbyterian Alpharetta Presbyterian 180 Academy Street, (770) 751-0033 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.alpharettapres.com
Inner Quest 12830 New Providence Road, (770) 521-2875 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.innerquestchurch.org
Islamic Center of North Fulton 1265 Rucker Road, (678) 297-0019 www.alpharettamasjid.com
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Other Churches
9400 Brumbelow Road, (770) 594-9400
Morning Star Chapel Abundant Life Community Church 625-A Sims Industrial Boulevard, (678) 319-9700 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.livingabundantly.net
Alpharetta Church of God 1460 Mid Broadwell Road, (770) 475-5788 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.alpharettachurchofgod.com
Baha’i Faith of Alpharetta 10690 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 442-1332
2780 Bethany Bend, (678) 319-0041 www.morningstarchapel.org
Reach One Church Meets at Andretti 11000 Alpharetta Hwy, (770) 609-7941 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.reachonechurch.org
Restoration Church of God 410 Rucker Road, (770) 751-9697 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.restorationchurchna.org
Methodist Alpharetta First United Methodist Church 69 North Main Street, (770) 475-5576 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.afumc.org
Birmingham United Methodist 15560 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-3591 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.birminghamumc.org
Midway United Methodist Church 5025 Highway 9 N, (770) 475-5230 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. www.midwayumc.org
St. James United Methodist 3000 Webb Bridge Road, (678) 762-1543 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.stjamesumc.org
Non-Denominational
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Keepin’ It Real Lighthouse, Inc. 61 Old Canton Street, (770) 360-5601
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Business Organizations BNI-Alpharetta Accelerators Chapter Contact: Jim Somers, (770) 753-2032 Website: www.bniatlanta.com
National Association of Women Business Owners Contact: (678) 539-8090 Website: www.nawboatlanta.org
The North Fulton Bar Association Contact: Charles Gabriel, (678) 735-5900 Website: www.northfultonbar.com
GA 400 Rainmakers
Civic Organizations Alpharetta American Legion, Auxiliary Unit 201 Contact:
(770) 475-9023
Alpharetta Junior Women’s Club Contact: Debora, (678) 218-5732 Website: www.ajwc.net
Alpharetta Optimist Club Contact:
Greg Cabrera, (770) 752-8122
Alpharetta Lions Club Contact:
Garner Andrews, (770) 475-9344
Contact: Ben Staten, (404) 323-0049 Website: www.ga400rainmakers.com
Alpharetta Roswell Newcomers Club
North Metro Women’s Connection
American Association of University Women North Fulton Branch
Contact:
Rosan Hall, (770) 335-6013
Northside Business Network Group Contact:
Diane Williford, (770) 594-2200
Powercore
Alpharetta
Contact: Jeremy Faulkner, (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net
Charitable Organizations
Alpharetta Clean and Beautiful Contact:
(770) 499-1164
Child Development Association Contact: (770) 992-4339 Website: www.cdakids.org
Children’s Restoration Network Contact:
Contact: karenleasman@aol.com Website: www.aauwnorthfultonga.wordpress.com
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Website: gsgatl.org
Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc. Contact: Crystal D Weitzel, (770) 476-3090 Website: www.jlgnf.org
North Fulton Jaycees Contact:
Wendell Whitefield, (404) 786-2665
(678) 297-6200
Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia Contact:
Contact: Barb Hill, (678) 318-1442
(770) 649-7117
North Fulton Optimist Club Contact: Glenn Rudh, (404) 375-7033 grudh@bellsouth.net
Rotary Club of North Fulton Contact: Joyce Abernathy, (770) 475-0656 Website: www.northfultonrotary.org
VFW Post 12002 Website: www.12002.net
Foster Care Support Foundation Contact: Rachel Ewald, (770) 641-9591 Sharon Franklin, (404) 729-3374 E-mail: rachel@fostercares.org Website: www.fostercares.org
Friends of the Alpharetta Library Contact: (770) 740-2425 E-mail: fotal-forum@yahoogroups.com Website: www.fotal.org
Political Organizations
North Fulton Democrats Contact:
Anne, (404) 303-9142, ext. 2
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club Contact: (678) 318-1442 Website: www.arnewcomers.org
Alpharetta Singles movie club Contact:
(770) 662-0916
Alpharetta Walkie Talkies Contact:
Lewis Lay, (678) 267-6142
AlphaFretters Dulcimer Group Contact:
Dell Makuch, (770) 667-0620
Atlanta Stamp Collectors Contact: John Coles, (770) 962-5888 Website: www.stampclubs.com
Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums Contact: Rory Howe, (770) 926-6898 or pipemajor@ccpipesanddrums.com
Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club of Alpharetta Contact: 770-751-7210, (770) 361-1237 Website: www.dudesndarlins.com
The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra Contact:
(770) 623-8623
Milton Garden Club Contact: Faye Troka, (770) 781-4634, dtroka@earthlink.net Website: gardening.meetup.com/172
North Fulton Amateur Radio League Contact:
Jim Stafford, W4Q0, (770) 993-9500
Newtown Recreation (678) 297-2662
Songs of Atlanta Chorus
Stars Soccer Club — Men’s League
North Fulton Republican Women’s Club
Contact: (678) 366-9008 Website: www.StarsSoccerClub.com
Contact: Suzi Voyles, (404) 851-9704 svgagop08@gmail.com
Writers Network
Recreation & Hobbies
North Fulton Senior Services
Alpharetta Arts Guild
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Contact:
Contact: George Cekis, (404) 295-5093 gvcekis@comcast.net
Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Book Club
(770) 614-1000
Alpharetta Golden Age Book Club
Southern Winds Concert Band
Marjean Birt, sandrabjohnson@gmail.com
Contact: (770) 640-0399 Website: www.nfcchelp.org
Contact:
Contact: Don Nahser, (770) 475-9684
Contact:
North Fulton Community Charities
United Way of Atlanta
Alpharetta City Band
Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club
(770) 642- 9185
Contact: (770) 993-1906 Website: www.ssnorthfulton.org
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Contact: (770) 977-4031
Homestretch Contact:
Contact:
Contact:
Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Alpharetta Camera Club
Contact:
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Contact: Danita Grant, (678) 994-5630 Website: www.alphaartsguild.com
Contact:
Support Organizations Alcoholics Anonymous Contact:
Contact: Nancy Hetsko, (678) 361-5198 Website: www.alpharettadbc.org
Barb G., (770) 686-3082
Anorexia Nervousa and Associated Eating Disorders — ANA Contact:
Alpharetta Bridge Club
Bobby Christmas, (770) 924-0528
Kim, (404) 307-5442
Atlanta Harm Reduction Center Contact: (404) 817-9994 Website: www.atlantaharmreduction.org
Bereavement Support Group Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Brain Injury and Stroke Group Contact:
(770) 751-2650
Care Partner Support Group Contact:
Dawn Reed, (678) 777-7241
Diabetes Support Group Contact:
Joe Mengoni, (770) 889-7577
Emotions Anonymous (EA) Contact:
Suzanne, (404) 307-1735
Foster Care Support Group Contact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Contact:
Lee H., (678) 576-4838
National Alliance on Mental Illness — NAMI Contact: Jerry Bishop, (678) 446-5080 bishopjerryo@bellsouth.net
Overeaters Anonymous Contact:
Bill, (770) -992-6481
Parkinson’s Support Group Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
SA Contact:
(770) 993-7253
S-Anon Contact:
(770) 993-7253
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United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 fax: (202) 224-0103
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 479-1888 fax: (770) 497-2999
(202) 225-5211 GA: (770) 535-2592 fax: (202) 225-8272
State Government
Alpharetta
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
State Court: Chief Judge A.L. Thompson Magistrate Court: Chief Judge Stephanie Davis Probate Court: Judge Pinkle T. Toomer
(404) 613-4497 (404) 613-4433
Juvenile Court: Chief Judge Sanford Jones
(770) 612-4401
Court of Clerks: Cathelene Robinson
(404) 730-5300
141 Pryor St. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultoncountyga.gov
State Senator John Albers (R) (D-56)
local: (678) 667-3656 business: (404) 463-8055 fax: (404) 656-6484
511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: info@senatoralbers.com
John H. Eaves (D-1)
e-mail: john.eaves@fultoncountyga.gov
Robb Pitts (D-2)
(404) 612-8206
(404) 612-8210
e-mail: robb.pitts@fultoncountyga.gov
Liz Hausmann (D-3)
(404) 612-8213
Tom Lowe (D-4)
(404) 612-8218
e-mail: liz.hausmann@fultoncountyga.gov e-mail: tom.lowe@fultoncountyga.gov
Joan P. Garner (D-6)
(404) 656-5072 fax: (404) 657-0498
340 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jan.jones@house.ga.gov
(404) 612-8222
(404) 612-8226
e-mail: district6@fultoncountyga.gov
(404) 612-8230
e-mail: william.edwards@fultoncountyga.gov
Board of Education Linda Schultz (D-1)
schultzl@fultonschools.org
Katie Reeves (D-2)
reevesk@fultonschools.org
Ashley Widener (D-5)
State Rep. Jan Jones (R) (D-46)
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
e-mail: emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov
(404) 656-0048 fax: (404) 651-6768
421-F State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: david.shafer@senate.ga.gov
(770) 613-4070
Board of Commissioners
William Edwards (D-7)
State Senator David Shafer (R) (D-48)
widenera@fultonschools.org
Julia Bernath (D-7)
bernathj@fultonschools.org
Other
State Rep. Chuck Martin (R) (D-47)
340 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jan.jones@house.ga.gov
State Rep. Harry Geisinger (R) (D-48) 601 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: harry.geisinger@house.ga.gov
(404) 730-4991
Emma I. Darnell (D-5) (404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com
Superior Court: Chief Judge Doris L. Downs
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768
Rep. Tom Graves (R), District 9 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
Courts
State Rep. Wendell Willard (R) (D-49)
132 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: wendell.willard@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-5072 fax: (404) 657-0498
Fulton County Schools Superintendent: Cindy Loe
(404) 656-0254 fax: (770) 594-1510
Fulton County Medical Examiner: Randy Hanzlick, MD
(404) 656-5125 fax: (404) 481-7111
(770) 418-9098
401 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: mark.burkhalter@house.ga.gov
220 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: tom.rice@house.ga.gov
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430 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 e-mail: loec@fultonschools.org
(404) 730-4400 fax: (404) 730-4405
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Theodore Jackson (404) 612-5100 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: www.fultonsheriff.org
Fulton County Tax Commissioner: Arthur E. Ferdinand
State Rep. Mark Burkhalter (R) (D-50)
State Rep. Tom Rice (R) (D-51)
(404) 768-3600
786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 e-mail: loec@fultonschools.org Website: www.fultonschools.org
City of Alpharetta
(404) 656-5912
(404) 730-4000
141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Mayor Arthur Letchas aletchas@alpharetta.ga.gov
(678) 597-6020
City of Milton
Mayor Joe Lockwood joe.lockwood@cityofmiltonga.us
(678) 242-2487
City of Roswell
Mayor Jere Wood mayorwood@roswellgov.com
(678) 594-6288
11605 Haynes Bridge Rd, Ste. 100, Alpharetta
770-993-8806 www.gnfcc.com
The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Means Business! Its mission is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton.
Ribbon Cuttings
GNFCC recently held a ribbon cutting celebration at Solera Salon & Spa, 1655 Mansell Road. You are unique and special from the moment you enter the salon/spa. Open Mondays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 678-585-0700
Jason’s Deli, 7300 North Point Pkwy, Suite 118 celebrated its GNFCC ribbon cutting event in September. Call 770-664-5002 or visit www.jasonsdeli.com/restaurants/ga/alpharetta for your next great deli sandwich.
The HoneyBaked Ham Company, 3875 Mansell Road, recently celebrated its GNFCC grand opening/ribbon cutting celebrations. HoneyBaked Ham is offering its fall sale specials, don’t forget the holidays are fast approaching so stop by and order your items soon.
Delta Community Credit Union, 6700 McGinnis Ferry Road, NE, Johns Creek is now open and recently held its GNFCC grand opening celebrations. Lobby hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 noon.
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Dealing with Dental Trauma
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If the trauma causes other types of head injury (not related to the mouth or teeth) be sure to address it immediately with a medical doctor. In these cases, it’s still important to follow up with your pediatric dentist so that the mouth and teeth can be evaluated as well. All of these scenarios have something in common. All require the immediate attention of a dentist. Time is truly of the essence in regards to permanent teeth. Having a pediatric dentist who is familiar with you and your child can greatly assist you in nursing your child back to great dental health!
The College Application Essay
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Activities related to and writing assignments designed to prepare our children to write successfully on the Scholastic Aptitude Test essays and college application essays should begin in grade 6. In our educational program, we use the SAT essay scoring guide as a baseline for evaluating all written assignments, so that the standards set by SAT and colleges will be second nature to the students. Guidance from multiple SAT preparation sources agree: • Don’t write your resume. It’s repeating information you’ve already given elsewhere. • Don’t be wordy. It’s a turnoff. • Don’t write them a “love letter”. They have heard many times how beautiful their campus is, and what a perfect fit you are for them. • DO proofread. Twice. Then ask someone else to proofread, someone who didn’t help you write the essay (parents or teachers), and ask for an honest opinion.
Something Beautiful . . . Part 3
continued from page 38
have a prescription for how to trust Him, and I think that would be an oxymoron anyway, but this I do believe — He is at work within us to move us toward His great pleasure, maybe that’s the beauty we really seek. His doing it in us and between us.
Exercise — Is It Worth It?
continued from page 31
that can promote weight gain and many other nasty problems. Too much exercise can promote excess cortisol release as the body believes it is being “stressed out” and can make you feel excessively hungry after working out. The phrase “worked up an appetite” is absolutely true. So go ahead exercise (especially strength training) to improve overall health and for fun, but do not focus on weight loss as the primary goal. 46 AroundAbout Alpharetta | october 2011
Addicted to TV?
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side. There are people that are overly paranoid about the amount of TV they watch, punishing themselves in their own minds for watching TV. I must say that while I do my best to find something better to do than be a couch potato, there are plenty of times where it’s 100 degrees outside, or 20, or raining, or whatever, and it’s just great to curl up with my wife and watch a junk reality show like “World’s Dumbest,” or a great movie like “Tombstone.”
Dental Implants
continued from page 32
to using two implants to secure a lower denture. Every case is different; there are many solutions depending on the patient’s budget and need. More good news is that dental insurance companies are starting to cover the placement of implants, and implant crowns.
Ready for Winter?
continued from page 37
housing of these inducers out of plastic and they become so hot, the plastic housing cracks allowing flue gases to be emitted into the living space of a home. Some early models also used metal housings and fan blades that were not built out of corrosive resistant materials and they rusted out quickly. These units need to checked at the start of every season. A gas furnace that a builder installs in your home can give you 14 to 18 years of service if it is taken care of properly and serviced regularly. A furnace that a consumer purchases can last 20+ years and will provide safe efficient heat if properly maintained. Have your local heating and air contractor check for correct operation and your family should be warm and safe this winter.
5 Helpful Decorating Tips
continued from page 34
www.outrageousinteriors.com. It’s easy to use and will help you bring your ideas to life. The clearer your vision, the more likely you are to achieve the look you desire. Often you can benefit from consulting with an experienced interior designer. They can enhance your style by adding the unexpected details of a professional. Two heads are better than one and always more fun! Happy planning!
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