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Your peaceful abode has been inﬁltrated by unwelcome visitors, and there’s no convincing them to ﬁnd another place of residence – or is there? Critter Control comes to the aide of homeowners and local businesses who are at the end of their own resources in solving the problem of unwanted outsiders.

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edUCaTIOn GUIde Are you looking for educational opportunities for your child, teen or yourself? You can find quality care and education right here in North Fulton. 32

nOrTH FUlTOn readerS’ CHOICe BallOT it’s that time of year again! Let your favorite North Fulton businesses know how much you appreciate them! Vote online at www.aroundnorthfulton.com.

Under THe GOld dOMe The 2011 legislative session: tax reform, transportation, immigration, HoPE scholarship, budget and more. 14

FrOM THe MaYOr Recently, the city of Alpharetta set the strategic goal of working hand-in-hand with our neighboring communities.

Healthy Living 40

THe nOrTH FUlTOn COMMUnITIeS CeleBraTe CHrISTMaS From visiting Santa to watching the annual lighting of christmas trees in Roswell, Alpharetta and milton — North Fulton residents enjoyed their christmas holiday season.

CUT YOUr CanCer rISK change the way you eat and you could reduce your risk of becoming a cancer statistic. 41

STreSS ManaGeMenT i challenge you in 2011 to explore new methods of managing your stress to help create a healthier tomorrow.

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FreQUenT QUeSTIOnS aSKed OF an OrTHOdOnTIST do braces hurt? when is the best time to schedule a consultation with the orthodontist? can i get my braces off sooner? dr. Kincaid gives you the answers. 43

GUIde TO SOMe COMMOn TOOTH COndITIOnS Several relatively common observations that parents have regarding their child’s overall dental development. 44

dO YOU reallY need nUTrITIOnal SUPPleMenTS? Seventy percent of the food Americans eat is processed; it is stripped of essential fiber and nutrients, chemically altered, and loaded with preservatives.

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Contents January 2011

editorial & art publisher Herb Sims art director Tiffany Atwood contributing editor cherryl greenman copy editor Leslie Ratliff Graphic designer Ashley george

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WHaT HOMe IMPrOVeMenTS SHOUld I COnSIder? if you’re thinking about remodeling, one thing you shouldn’t do is skimp.

sales Senior market manager janet Ponichtera

contributors

GOOd relIGIOn VS Bad relIGIOn many people today would argue that the answer to bad religion is no religion at all.

photographers wendell webb, jack Tuszynski Writers Ron Bradley, carol Brazier, michael consoli, dan jape, jeff Kincaid, Arthur Letchas, chuck martin, Elizabeth miller, colin morris, Vishant Nath, Brenda Piotrowski, Laurie Troublefield, cathy wendland-colby

THe allUre OF THe SeaS The highly publicized “largest cruise ship in the world.”

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dOn’T FOrGeT THe dUCT WOrK Proper duct work can make a huge difference in the comfort and efficiency of your home.

Faith and Family

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TO BaTTle Or nOT TO BaTTle is this battle, which at times rages within us, really ours to fight?

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MOMS and TOTS my idea for this month centers on tracking time with your kids. obviously, kids and adults view time differently. These activities might help bridge that gap.

PUBlISHer’S nOTe arOUnd TOWn Calendar BIrTHdaYS nOTaBle neIGHBOrS PraISeWOrTHY PUPIlS aTHleTeS adVerTISer IndeX

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SuBScRiPTioN, cuSTomER SERVicE, ANd SuBmiSSioN iNFoRmATioN — AroundAbout North Fulton, a publication of Around woodstock, inc., is a monthly community magazine and is a franchise of AroundAbout community magazine, inc. AroundAbout North Fulton distributes more than 19,000 copies free by mail to homes in and around North Fulton and at local businesses in the area. Subscriptions are available for $20 per year. Send check or money order to Around woodstock, inc., 655 molly Lane, Suite 140, woodstock, gA 30189. Reader correspondence, editorial submissions, and advertising are welcome. However, we reserve the right to reject any contributed material. Letters and submissions chosen for publication may be edited and used in all print and electronic media. The deadline for each issue is the 1st of the month prior to publication. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists, and submissions are not necessarily those of the publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around woodstock, inc. is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher.

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Publisher’s Note

Herb and Tracy Sims are the owners of Around Town Publishing. Herb has more than 25 years business experience and has been in the ministry for over 16 years. Tracy has been an air traffic controller for more than 20 years.

Last year meant many things to different people, but I doubt you made it through without becoming closer to those around you. Going it alone is not very effective when things become difficult. In the little town of Greenville, Georgia where I grew up (population 1500+/-), it was impossible to remain unknown. This was not always a good thing — until you really needed something and it was there without even having to ask. Why? Because we knew each other. When times are difficult, we need to know each other, and I hope 2011 becomes a year in which AroundAbout Community Magazine contributes to that good, life-filled way of knowing and being known. It is Knowing what is going to happen before it happens in AroundAbout; Knowing the trends that shape our experiences locally through AroundAbout so that you have a voice in what is happening; and Knowing about the extraordinary stories that form the life that drew you to the rich and vibrant North Fulton community in AroundAbout. These are local stories filled with adventure, meaning and humor. And as always, we will be bringing you the voices of North Fulton through our local community writers who pour themselves into your lives on a range of subjects from heating and air-conditioning to words of faith. This knowing includes knowing the journey of small businesses and schools owned and operated by your neighbors — check out the story of Critter Control on pages 16-17. What an interesting business that you know you’ll need when you hear those scampering sounds up in your attic at 2 am. Jay and Valli Caldwell, owners of the local Critter Control franchise at 8565 Hickory Flat Highway in Woodstock for more than 15 years, are experts in solving wildlife infiltration situations. Whether squirrels, snakes, raccoons, rats, birds, possums, or whatever else might find their way into your home, Critter Control is your needed resource for locating, trapping, removing and preventing of all your critter concerns. This month you have an opportunity to voice your positive opinion for the small businesses that have impressed you with their products and services by participating in our Readers’ Choice Awards. You get to pick the Best of the Best small businesses in the North Fulton community. Take a few minutes to fill out and mail our ballot on pages 32-33 or, for much less effort, go to www.aroundnorthfulton.com and complete our online ballot. It is hard to know your neighbors. Like I wrote five years ago in the first issue of AroundAbout North Fulton, “Life is chaotic; it has become more difficult for simple conversations, the kind that reveal what is happening around us and the kind that celebrate the successes and meaning of life. That is why each month we hope you will grab a cup of coffee and pick up your copy of AroundAbout North Fulton and know your neighbors.” n

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In the Community

AROUND TOWN

K-9 Planet (1), 42 oak Street, Suite B, Roswell, recently held its grand opening/ribbon cutting celebration with members of the GNFCC and Roswell community in attendance. K-9 Planet offers day care, boarding, training, salon services, and freshly baked dog treats and cakes. In addition to providing exercise and socialization, dog daycare can also help curb destructive behavior and help alleviate separation anxiety. each K-9 Planet boarder is provided with their own spacious suite. K-9 Planet will provide a bed, but you are welcome to bring bedding and/or toys in order to make your dog’s stay more comfortable. Salon services offer a wide selection of basic dog grooming services including baths, nail trims, ear cleaning, deshedding treatment, and teeth brushing. K-9 Planet dog training K-9 Planet addresses behavior problems as well as teaching your dog how to recently held its ribbon cu members of tting ceremon walk nicely on a leash, sit-stay, down-stay, stay in place, come to the GNFC y with C and the R os well commu you on a leash, and general good behavior for puppies and adult nity. dogs three months and older. 678-672-1480, info@k-9planet.com PaperHost (2) recently held its grand opening/ribbon cutting celebration at its new location, 675 Mansell Road, Suite 145, Roswell. PaperHost is a Web-based, online, full-service, document management soft ware provider. This year, PaperHost celebrated its 10-year anniversary providing solutions for organizations that need to give access to their mission-critical documents, while still maintaining strict controls and reporting of access to their documents. PaperHost allows companies to remain focused on their own core competencies instead of building complex, capital intensive in-house alternatives. Its pay-as-yougo model produces an attractive return on investment even in the first month of use. PaperHost believes, as a part of its corporate vision, it has a duty and a responsibility to give back a portion of its earnings and blessings to the community. PaperHost has launched the PaperHost Cares program which will eventually become a cutting ening/ribbon op d an foundation for the purpose of focusing our collective philanthropy gr s it ntly held l. el w PaperHost rece os R in toward worthy organizations that help PaperHost fulfill its vision. s new location ceremony at it 678-397-1600, www.paperhost.com

local cHildren’S BuSineSSeS maKe a difference

10TH annual roSWell WeddinG SHoWcaSe

Atlanta Dance Central and Pigtails & Crewcuts, haircuts for kids, collected more 600 canned goods for North Fulton Community Charities’ annual Thanksgiving Drive. “Because we work closely with families in our community, we wanted to do something to give back this season,” said Charlotte Foster, owner of Atlanta Dance Central. The two businesses pooled their customer bases to raise the canned goods, specifically geared toward Thanksgiving meals. In 2010, North Fulton Community Charities helped 1,600 families and over 3,500 children celebrate Thanksgiving by providing meals. www.atlantadancecentral.com, www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com

The Roswell Wedding and Special occasion Council will present the 10th annual Roswell Wedding Showcase on Sunday, January 16 at the Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell 909 Holcomb Bridge Road from 2-5 p.m. Admission is free, the showcase will feature a fashion show by Savvi Formalwear and Anya Bridal, door prizes and a grand prize of a three night, allinclusive honeymoon — airfare and tax not included, must be present to win. 770-640-3253

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In the Community

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Solera Salon (3) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest salon at 1655 Mansell Road, Alpharetta â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on the site of the former Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadhouse restaurant. Solera Salon, scheduled to open in June, has two salons in Colorado and just recently moved into the Georgia area. The salon is scheduled to be open by summer. Solera Salon provides a truly enhanced experience for stylists and their clients. Clients enjoy how convenient it is to treat themselves to a complete salon and spa experience, with all their beauty and rejuvenating desires in one location, including hair, manicure and pedicure, massage, make-up and more. For additional information about the Solera Salon in Alpharetta call 720-235-4425. Left to right: GNFCC L unparalleled TaSTe isa Smith, Beach, Ray GNFCC p Appen, Alp resident Bra haretta May mount Con Unparalleled Taste, a new wine tasting and event planning ndon or Arthur L structors pro et ch je a ct s, m C in a a n ta te ager Jack D ndent David company, offers wine tasting parties, entertaining wine ubs, and pro Allen, Soler ject superand develop a Salon vice events and informative wine classes at your home or special ment Matt president of Kennan, C real estate Atlanta div event! Business partner and owner Gerry Whitson, a atamount C ision Scott R on st ru ct ey ors presiden nolds, city of ficial Paul Iv wine educator for over 15 years and certified specialist of t Alpharetta ey, and Ca ch ta ie m f building ofou G n eo t ffrey Worm Constructor wine designation from the Society of Wine educators, er. s chief execu tive officer specializes in catering with personal details. Unparalleled Taste is currently booking events through its Website www.unparalleledtaste.com, 770-377-4441 or 201-220-4736.

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specialEvents On-Going • AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIp pROGRAMS Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 is urging high school students to apply for two programs that can earn scholarships and prizes. The American Legion High School oratorical contest includes prizes for winners at the local, area, state and national levels. The first place winner in the national contest will be awarded an $18,000 scholarship. Students must prepare and deliver an eight- to ten-minute speech on some aspect of the u.S. constitution which will give emphasis to the duties and obligations of a citizen of our country. The oratorical competition will be held February 16 at the Post at 201 wills Road. Application deadline is February 1. Also, Post 201 of the American Legion awards four $1,000 scholarships to deserving, collegebound high school seniors each academic year. The deadline for applications for the scholarship program is march 25, 2011. 770-479-4253

January 6-23 • “TOKENS OF AFFECTION” georgia Ensemble Theatre will present this play at the Roswell cultural Arts center, 950 Forrest Street. Performances are on wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; and two Saturday shows at 4 p.m. 770-641-1260, www.get.org

January 8 • CAMERA 101 This three-part photography basics course from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. is provided by PhotoSynthesis Studio, 3005 old Alabama Road, Suite 30, and will cover white balance, shutter speed, aperture and F-stops, plus the elements of great composition. Additional topics will cover time outside, taking photos, getting different looks, and giving you some real experience. cost is $150; buddy price is $100 each. 678-6424912, www.camera101.eventbrite.com

January 7 • WINTER BINGO Bring the family for a night of Bingo at the Bill johnson community Activity Bldg., 10495 woodstock Road from 7-9 p.m. Registration entitles each adult to two cards to play and one raffle ticket. 770-641-3760

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January 28-30 and February 5-6 •

ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUppORT

CAMp ROCK: THE MUSICAL

The Sandy Springs Neighborhood Senior center, 6500 Vernon woods drive, Bldg c, Sandy Springs, will host a support group meeting from 1:30-3:30 p.m. 770-993-1906, lkraus@ ssnorthfulton.org

christian Youth Theater, an after school theater arts training program for students ages 4-18, will present this musical Fridays, january 28 and February 4 at 7 p.m., Saturdays, january 29 and February 5 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sundays, january 30 and February 6 at 2 p.m. Scout day will be january 29 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at The milton center, 86 School drive, Alpharetta. 314-591-8756, info@cytatlanta.org

January 19 • MILLSpRINGS ACADEMY OpEN HOUSE The open house will be held in the student activity center, 13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta from 9-11:30 a.m. mill Springs Academy is an independent school catering to students in grades 1-12 who have learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder. 770-360-1336, www.millsprings.org

January 25 • COOKING WITH CHEF JOHN WILSON Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington drive, will present Knife Skills from 6:30-9:30 p.m. class is limited; cost is $50 per person. 770-640-3855

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February 8 • COOKING WITH CHEF JOHN WILSON Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington drive, will present couples cooking for Valentine’s day from 6:30-9:30 p.m. class is limited; cost is $50 per person. 770-640-3855

February 11 • EVENING OF HOpE This black tie event will be held at the metropolon itan club, 5895 windward Parkway at more page 7:30 p.m. The event will include both 12

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silent and live auctions including items such as a trip to Costa Rica and an African Safari. In addition, there will be a delicious array of food and a first-class wine tasting. The cost is $125 for one, $200 per couple. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. 770-475-8969, www.eveningofhope.org

February 11 • FATHER/DAUGHTER VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE Dessert and dancing for fathers and daughters will be held at the Alpharetta Community Center from 7-9 p.m. Alpharetta residents $20 per person, and non-residents $30 per person. 678-297-6100, accprograms@alpharetta.ga.us

Gold Dome Under the

by Representative Charles E. “Chuck” Martin

February 11 • LOVE BIRDS FOR

The 2011 Session: Tax Reform, Transportation, Immigration, HOPE Scholarship, Budget & more…

VALENTINE’S DAY The Crabapple Government Center will host a workshop for children to create fun birds using cut-outs and lots of imagination. Pre-registration required for ages 3-5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and children ages 6-8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. 678-297-6165, arts@alpharetta.ga.us

February 13 • “Gloria! Expressions of Joy” This concert will be presented by the Michael O’Neal Chamber Singers at 3 p.m. at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. Cost is $10. 770-594-7974, www.mosingers.com

February 24-March 13 • “Inherit the Wind” Georgia Ensemble Theatre will present this play at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street. Performances are on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and more on page Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays 14

Georgia Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness While the Georgia Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness is, as I write this, several weeks away from unveiling its findings, on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, the council held its final public meeting and confirmed it is in the final number crunching stage. The council gave a pre-session preview of its analysis in Athens in mid-December. I will post an update on my Website at www.martinforgeorgia.com as session begins. Transportation Georgia still has transportation needs and funding remains a serious issue; however, we must be realistic. I submit that we can’t simply spend ourselves out of our transportation situation, because we can’t afford spending $1 billion on projects that would add a few lane miles needed only during peak travel hours. Instead, we need to plan improvements that address “sticking points” and then we must, frankly, be willing to plan our travel times. If we aren’t willing to plan, and at times compromise, we face almost insurmountable infrastructure costs in a time when the money is simply not available.

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In the Community Immigration During the off-session, a committee of the State House and Senate worked to develop legislation to address immigration and its effect on Georgia. I understand this has been, and will no doubt continue to be, a hot political topic, but this committee is researching and reviewing the cause, cost and solutions to illegal immigration here in Georgia. I look forward to reviewing their findings. HOPE Scholarship The HOPE Scholarship is one of the more successful and popular achievement-based, lottery-funded scholarship programs in the nation, but it is in a serious financial situation. For the last several years, lottery deposits have been lower than lottery expenditures, and an unrestricted reserve is projected to be depleted by the end of June 2012. There are sure to be many plans to balance expenditures to revenues, but I remain committed to rewarding achievers; after all, HOPE was created for Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally. Budget The budget is sure to be very difficult this year. While in the current year state revenues are up, the state is looking at a significant shortfall for fiscal year 2012, which ends June 2012. Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will end this fiscal year and those dollars must be replaced with state dollars, so even if revenues increase as the economy restarts, that increase will not be available for additional programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it will be used to maintain a balanced budget. Session Begins on January 10, 2011 As the 2011 legislative session begins, we will be joined by many new faces in the House of Representatives. Due to retirements, those running for other offices, and the competition of the 2010 elections, there will be over 30 new House members in 2011.I look forward to working with all the new members in the House of Representatives and our colleagues in the Senate. House of Representatives Loses a Valuable Member I, along with fellow House members, experienced a terrible loss with the death of Representative Tony Sellier, House District 136, Fort Valley. Tony died on Tuesday, November 30, after complications from surgery. I had served with Representative Sellier since January 2007. He was a great public servant, family man, and friend and he will be missed by all that knew him. 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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March 4 • GNFCC 2011 BUSINESS ExpO The greater North Fulton chamber of commerce will host its fourth annual North Fulton Business Expo at the Alpharetta marriott featuring more than 85 local businesses. www.gnfcc.com

March 12 • ENABLE 23RD ANNUAL GALA The enAble of georgia foundation’s 23rd annual gala will be held from 6-midnight at the crowne Plaza Ravinia, hosted by Ken and Natalie Aitken. Special guest honoree will be john Pruitt, wSB-TV news anchor. www.enablega.org

March 13 • “A GERMAN REQUIEM” The full symphonic michael o’Neal Singers’ chorus will be joined by a professional orchestra and soloists for this concert at 3 p.m. at the Roswell united methodist church, 814 mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-594-7974, www.mosingers.com

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by alpharetta Mayor arthur letchas

This time of year, many of us begin talking about New Year’s resolutions and what we want to accomplish in the upcoming year. City governments are no different, although the terminology is a bit different, with a focus on goals and objectives. Recently, the city of Alpharetta set the strategic goal of working hand-in-hand with our neighboring communities. Issues that impact Alpharetta do not stop at our city limits. Arthur g. Letchas is the mayor of We have made great strides towards Alpharetta. You may contact him by calling 678-297-6020 or e-mail accomplishing that goal through the North Fulton aletchas@alpharetta.ga.us. Comprehensive Transportation Plan. In September 2008, all six North Fulton cities entered into a cooperative agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission to develop this plan. The cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs signed a Memorandum of Agreement to identify a list of regionally significant cross-jurisdictional projects that the communities collectively support. The purpose of the project is to increase cooperation and coordination among these cities in order to obtain quicker implementation of transportation solutions that will benefit residents and employees in this region. The North Fulton County Transportation Plan’s vision is to develop a functional, reliable, and implementable transportation system that: • Supports economic vitality, environmental responsibility, innovation, and quality of life; • Is designed to achieve safety, connectivity, accessibility, and mobility for users of all modes, and support lifelong communities enabling independence as citizens age; • Works cooperatively with the area’s infrastructure and jurisdictional land use policies; and • Is developed cooperatively with respect for the preservation of individual jurisdictions’ community characters. Since the study officially began in July 2009, the Kimley-Horn consultant team worked with all the cities and stakeholders to complete the following tasks: existing conditions analysis, needs assessment, public opinion poll, 10 charrettes which are open-to-the-public workshops, technical and cost evaluation, and project prioritization. The end result includes a project list of suggested transportation improvements. Reduction in vehicular congestion; creation of new connections; improvements to bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes; and environmental/ social impacts were all considered in the creation of this suggested transportation project list. The recommended project improvements can be broken into two categories: North Fulton regional projects and multi-county projects. Multi-county projects include operational improvements on GA-400 and major transit recommendations on I-285, GA-400, and other cross-county thoroughfares. These projects have impacts beyond North Fulton. North Fulton regional projects can be bicycle, pedestrian, or vehicular in nature and will aid in improving traffic within North Fulton county.

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Critter Control: “There’s more going on upstairs than you ever imagined…”

wning a home is one of the most meaningful milestones in a family’s journey together; memories are made and life is lived together in a place of fun, security and rest . . . until middle of the night awakenings to the sounds of digging, chewing, and playful frolic become a regular occurrence . . .and it’s not your kids. Your peaceful abode has been infiltrated by unwelcome visitors, and there’s no convincing them to find another place of residence – or is there? Critter Control comes to the aide of homeowners and local businesses who are at the end of their own resources in solving the problem of unwanted outsiders. Jay and Valli Caldwell, owners of the local Critter Control franchise at 8565 Hickory Flat Highway in Woodstock for more than 15 years, are experts in solving wildlife infiltration situations. Whether squirrels, snakes, raccoons, rats, birds, possums, or whatever else might find their way into your home, Critter Control is your needed resource for locating, trapping, removing and preventing of all your critter concerns. Critter Control will not only give you back your sleep, but it will give you the confidence in knowing that your home is safe and secure for years to come. Critter Control is so confident that it can prevent future animal entry into your home it guarantees all its work. Jay and Valli Caldwell moved into the business of pest removal out of a growing awareness of the need for such a service. Being a family man, as well as having worked in the construction industry for many years, Jay had seen these problems firsthand on multiple occasions, and the destruction

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and frustration it causes. Jay explains, “What most people don’t realize is that when these small animals get into your insulation, it’s not just about the nuisance they become, but about the damage they bring. The more they move around in your attic, the more the insulation becomes compressed, and soon it’s not doing its job. Additionally, the rodents leave their odors behind and soon your house is no longer a place to enjoy.” So, along with the removal of the animals, the resulting decay and droppings, and the clean-up of the affected areas, Critter Control also offers repair and replacement of damaged insulation with Carolina Fibers Cellulose Insulation. Jay adds, “It’s not just that they’re keeping you up at night, they’re causing you longterm damage.” Homeowners should check with their local utility providers as well as the IRS for tax credits and rebates upon installation of replacement insulation. One of the greatest needs of Critter Controls’ customers is future prevention of the same problems. Once the animals have been in a home, others will always follow. Jay comments, “No matter how many times you remove them from the property, if the holes are not sealed and the means of entering the house is not taken away, others will find a way in.” The goal of Critter Control’s service is to find any and all entry points, to seal those places securely, and to offer ways of preventing future infiltrations. Because of this, Critter Control knows that one of the most common entry points into a home is through the area directly behind the gutters where the roofline is slightly open, commonly referred to as a “construction gap.” This gap may be sealed with galvanized sheet metal or, many homeowners are choosing the Leafproof Gutter Protection System, which provides clog-free gutters as well as prevention of any future animal entry. Critter Control of Atlanta is a Certified Installer as well as a local dealer of the Leafproof Gutter Protection System. Installing this system since 2004, Critter Control was the first in the wildlife industry to incorporate the product with other wildlife exclusion methods. Unlike most other solid gutter covers, the Leafproof Gutter Protection System is a gutter topper that fits standard 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch gutters, installs under the first row of shingles without penetrating the roof, and is maintained by the homeowner from the ground. Including a manufacturer’s lifetime guarantee, the Leafproof Gutter Protection System serves as a dual purpose solution for homeowners because it excludes nuisance wildlife while also keeping the gutters free of leaves and debris. Critter Control has a team of well-qualified certified wildlife specialists who take the greatest care in dealing with the issues related to animal control. The specialists work with local wildlife centers in order to offer care to

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the animals as well as the safety of the homeowner. Valli notes, “In order to better serve our customers, we offer free home inspections as well as 24-hour emergency service for those problems needing immediate attention. We want you to be safe and comfortable again in your home.” For more information, call the Critter Control office at 770-663-6260 or visit the company on the Web at www.crittercontrolofatlanta.com.

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2011 Education Guide

It is said that education is the building block of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, but no longer is there only one blueprint for them to follow. Our educational community provides diverse choices and opportunities that could lead your child to a long life of success.

Education Guide

Articles 20 CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Alpharetta Christian Academy 44 Academy Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-475-5762 www.alpharettachristianacademy.com

21 PRIVATE SCHOOL Chrysalis Experiential Academy 10 Mansell Court East, Suite 500 Roswell, GA 30076 770-649-7077 www.chrysalisexp.org

22 CONTINUING EDUCATION Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road, Suite 3301 Kennesaw, GA 30144 770-423-6765 www.kennesaw.edu/coned www.aroundtownpublishing.com

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Gavin Smith Age 2 on November 20 We love you, Daddy and Mommy

The Sport of Giving recently presented a gift of nearly $20,000 for the purchase of new mammography equipment and patient education materials to the Northside HospitalForsyth Breast Care Center. The organization was recognized at Northside’s Tennis Against Breast Cancer event. The Sport of Giving, formerly VolleyFest, is a local, nonprofit organization, dedicated to raising monies and awareness in support of women’s cancer care and prevention. “We are grateful to The Sport of Giving and to the local neighborhoods of Laurel Springs, St. Ives and The Fields Club for, once again, selecting Northside Hospital-Forsyth as a beneficiary of their events,” said Lynn Jackson, administrator, Northside Hospital-Forsyth. For more information, visit www.northside.com. Left to right: Kristen Sapp, The Sport of Giving; Lisa Gilman-Lowery, operations manager, Northside Hospital-Forsyth Breast Care Center; Rachel Springs, Laurel Springs Country Club; Lynn Jackson, administrator, Northside Hospital-Forsyth; Trisha BeMiller, The Fields Club; and Carrie Bodin, The Fields Club.

Michaela Morrison Age 11 on January 12 Happy Birthday, Michaela! We love you very much!

James Avery Peak Age 2 on January 2 We love you very much! Happy Birthday! WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTO IN OUR CELEBRATION SECTION? See the details on page 28!

cElEbrating 100 yEars! Congratulations to Benedetta Bellucci Montaturo of Roswell who celebrated her 100th birthday on December 1. Benedetta who resides at Chambrel in Roswell is the daughter of Italian immigrants to New York. Growing up in the Bronx, Benedetta lost her mother to TB at the age of five and was responsible for helping raise her three younger siblings. She remembers the poverty but she also remembers a deeply caring father who filled his children’s lives with love and tales freely invented about life back home and how Maryland got its name! She was married at 27...rather late for a young woman of her background...to Savino Montaturo, who pursued her for a year. She taught him her favorite thing to do — to dance. She probably would have preferred to spend a few more years on the dance floor before settling down to married life. Their lives were the story of many who struggled through the Depression and war. Benedetta raised her two sons Frank who lives in New York and Louis who resides in Roswell. She has realized the dream of holding her newborn great grand-daughter. Benedetta Bellucci Montaturo

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Fulton Educational Foundation Honors Employees of the Year Fulton County School System’s top employees were honored at the district’s annual recognition luncheon held at the Georgia World Congress Center. Stephanie Clower, a Spanish teacher at Chattahoochee High School, is Fulton’s 2010-2011 Fulton County Overall Teacher of the Year. First named the system’s High School Teacher of the Year, she was then selected as the district winner from among two other Fulton County finalists: Elizabeth Crane from Oak Knoll Elementary, who is the system’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and Courtney Beach from Crabapple Middle, who is the Middle School Teacher of the Year. Suzan Dixon, a professional assistant and bookkeeper at Northwood Elementary School, was honored as the Overall School Professional of the Year, and Wanda Brewer, an accounting clerk with the system’s School Nutrition Department, was honored as the Overall Support Professional of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Holly Brown Photography 770-468-6480 www.hbrownphotography.smugmug.com.) Left to right: Liz Hausmann, former school board member and commissioner-elect to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; Linda Schultz, vice president of the Fulton County Board of Education; Teacher of the Year Stephanie Clower from Chattahoochee High School; Katie Reeves, Fulton County School Board member; Carl Blouin, chair of the Fulton Education Foundation; Darlene Trigg, executive director of the Fulton Education Foundation; and Don O’Neil, Fulton Education Foundation board member.

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Ryan Jong Cloninger Age 7 on January 28 Happy 7th Birthday Ryan You are so loved by all!

drEamWEavErs rEcEivEs grant Merck and Company Foundation recently honored DreamWeavers of Georgia, located in Alpharetta, with a $1,000 grant. DreamWeavers was selected as one of the 15 charities from across the country to receive this grant after Merck received the winning story submitted by Laurin Lausier, a volunteer of DreamWeavers and a foster parent with Giving Children A Chance. Laurin writes “Over the last year I have witnessed a true passion from the GCAC staff. I have never before experienced an environment where everyone works tirelessly 24/7 for the betterment of others. They are available to accept children into care during all hours of the night and on holidays.” According to the Georgia Department of Human Resources, 15,000 children in the state of Georgia alone are in the foster care system and, unfortunately, the number is growing due to our economy. DreamWeavers makes a difference every day in the lives of precious, innocent children and the families they touch. Foster parent Lauren Lausier and DreamWeavers founder Fred Moeller.

Matthew V. Pair Age 9 on January 8 Love you lots, Mom, Dad & Andrew

Jackson Cherfoli Age: 11 on January 18 Have a Happy Birthday! Mom, Dad, Macey & Calvin WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTO IN OUR CELEBRATION SECTION? See the details on page 28!

EnablE to Honor JoHn pruitt The enAble of Georgia Foundation announced that it will be honoring longtime WSB-TV news anchor John Pruitt at their Dare to Dream Gala on March 12 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia. “We are thrilled to have John Pruitt as the winner of our Dare to Dream award, said Vicki Gordon, chair of enAble’s board. “His commitment to the needs of those with special needs is a heart warming example for all to follow. He has served the community in so many ways.” The gala, enAble’s largest fundraiser, will be an evening of dinner and dancing with silent and live auctions. All of the proceeds will benefit enAble of Georgia’s mission to serve the people in our community who struggle with disabilities. For more information about the 23rd annual gala or the organization, please contact Dean Jordan, director of development, at djordan@enablega.org or 770-664-4347, ext. 108. Left to right: Donna Eckman, Art Eckman, Andrea Pruitt, and John Pruitt.

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Praiseworthy Pupils Webb Bridge Middle School Celebrates National Blue Ribbon Award Congressman Tom Price visited Webb Bridge Middle School and during an assembly presented an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Webb Bridge Middle School was the only middle school in Georgia to receive this award in 2010. In celebration, the school held a Blue Bash the week of November 8-12. The week kicked off with a scavenger hunt and a canned food drive for North Fulton Community Charities. The students also had the opportunity to participate in classroom activities such as a tile art project, a balloon send-off, and a dance party after lunch. Students received a free blue treat at lunch and a blue gift in their homeroom.

Birmingham Falls Welcomes New Principal Birmingham Falls Elementary School in Milton came back to school after the winter break to its new principal Susan Matzkin. “I am pleased to see educators returning to lead schools in which they already have a rapport and know the community,” said Superintendent Cindy Loe. “Mrs. Matzkin is an excellent leader and I know she will be warmly welcomed at Birmingham Falls.” Mrs. Matzkin, a former Crabapple Middle School reading teacher, is returning to Fulton County Schools after leaving a Forsyth County elementary school as assistant principal. She is a seasoned educator with nearly 20 years of experience and had taught for 15 years in the elementary and middle school setting before spending the next five years in administration. Mrs. Matzkin earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in reading from Long Island University in New York. She also holds educational leadership certification from Stony Brook University, also in New York. Susan Matzkin

Left to right: Student ambassador co-president Ryan Kopec, Junior Beta Club president Arman Qureshi, Congressman Tom Price, student council vice president Kathryn Manley, and student council president Wei-Cheng Cheng.

Webb Bridge Middle School principal Elizabeth Fogartie, staff and school Jaguar mascot celebrate the Blue Ribbon award.

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KindErgartnErs participatE in storybooK paradE Kindergartners at River Eves Elementary School celebrated their love of reading by dressing up as their favorite characters from their favorite storybooks. More than 140 kindergartners paraded through the halls and classrooms. “Our children’s imagination is very vivid at this age and it is the perfect time to foster a love of reading,” said Sarah Nichols, kindergarten teacher. Mr. Pinnock, River Eves Elementary principal, dressed as Tom Sawyer and added, “It is an activity that both the teachers and students anticipate.” In addition to the parade, parent readers also came into the classes to read to students.

Emma Carruth Age 7 on January 25 Daughter of Danielle, Lance & Jack Carruth Students from Sarah Nichol’s kindergarten class start the parade.

Olivia Lynne Philpot Age 3 on January 22 Daughter of Josh & Abbey Philpot We love you Princie!!

Alex Crean’s favorite character was a dinosaur.

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Summit Hill Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon week in a groovy way. Students dressed up in 70s garb to show their support for Saying No to Drugs. Principal Nancy Murphy with fifth grader Claire Roland and teacher Rick Johnson.

Avery Fawley as “Fancy Nancy” marches with her classmates from room to room.

Chase Ragin from Ms. Anderson’s class

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Kindergartner Shadows Her Principal Sweet Apple is proud to have Natalie Richman as its new principal, but for one day she was shadowed by student, Aria Goldstein. Aria is in Ms. Katie Bell’s kindergarten class and won the opportunity to be the principal in a silent auction at the Sweet Apple Fall Festival. This is a prize offered by most principals at some time throughout the year, but Aria took it to a whole new level by not only shadowing Mrs. Richman as she completed her daily duties, but she dressed just like Mrs. Richman, including the sparkly glasses. Aria had a wonderful experience and made an adorable principal. Kindergartener Aria Goldstein and Principal Natalie Richman.

CCES Students Study Science with a Twist Crabapple Crossing Elementary School fourth graders are currently studying the solar system. Their latest project had a little twist — a sweet twist! The Moon Phase Project, used to demonstrate the phases of the moon over 29-1/2 days, called for an interesting ingredient — Oreo cookies. Students scraped the filling off of opened Oreos to represent each phase of the moon, and labeled them to show understanding. The students then took their projects home to present to their families and share in the yummy display.

Freya Ritterling shows her Oreo moon phase plate.

Shyla Dumas, Lex Mayer and Smera Dhal, making their moon phase plates.

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Haynes Bridge Middle School Students Join in the Big Read For the past several weeks, students at Haynes Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta have been participating in the Big Read. For the third consecutive year, the Atlanta History Center’s Literary Center at the Margaret Mitchell House is presenting an Atlanta Metro campaign titled the Big Read. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Big Read is designed to revitalize the role of literary reading in American popular culture. This year’s Big Read promotes Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tales and poems. Students at Haynes Bridge Middle are picking up the works of Poe to read alone, read to one another, and to enjoy with their families. The students are also discovering what happens when an entire community reads the same book. When the Atlanta History Center learned that the Haynes Bridge media center was having trouble keeping up with demand for works by Poe, the center made a donation to the school of 30 copies of the “Complete Works of Poe.” They also provided teacher and student reading guides and audio versions of the books. Haynes Bridge Media Specialist, Jessica Karp, sparked enthusiasm and interest among students by having Poe trivia contests on the morning video broadcast she sponsors each day. Haynes Bridge also supported the Big Read with a simultaneous viewing of an adaptation of “The Tell Tale Heart” during their advisement period. Left to right: Margaret Howell and Leigh Ann Collier participated in the Haynes Bridge Middle School Big Read event

Hillside Elementary Science Day a “Blast” Students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade at Hillside Elementary School had a “blast,” literally and figuratively at the third annual Science Day and Olympiad. During this daylong event, teachers performed more than 195 hands-on experiments, ranging from launching water bottle rockets to attempting to Olympic Games at Mountain Park drop an egg from an 80-foot tower Third graders from Mountain Park Elementary recently parwithout the egg breaking. The Hillticipated in their own Olympic Games. The seven classes side Science Day and Olympiad is represented countries from around the globe while comdesigned to introduce elementary peting in eight events such as the discus, javelin, long students to lab-style cooperative jump and shot put. More than 150 students marched in group science. The day was structhe Parade of Nations with some wearing their country’s tured as a Science Olympiad competition for students in third to colors. This activity was the culmination of their schoolfifth grades, where teams of young minds wrote and tested hypothwide enrichment model study of the Olympics. eses to build and predict concepts. For the younger students, small groups worked together to discover more basic science theories. Experiments included building spaghetti towers, constructing Barbie bungees, discovering magnetic properties, manufacturing the perfect cornstarch and water combination, Zip car racing, measuring force and motion through catapults, understanding sound as vibrations through bottles, building tin foil barges and much more. The highlight of the day was the fifth grade class’s egg drop experiment. The 10and 11-year old students, in small groups, designed egg baskets out of recycled materials to protect their eggs. The eggs, wrapped in their baskets, were then dropped from 80 feet to see which egg would survive. Teams of fifth graders joined forces to construct protective-vessels made from recycled materials to keep eggs from breaking when dropped 80 feet from a work truck. 30 AroundAbout North Fulton | january 2011

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athletes Seven Years of Friendship and Dedication Earns Game in 2010 GMSAA State Championship Game In the late summer of 2004, two boys from two different elementary schools became team mates and friends on and off the football field. The first time that Davis Kelly would pass to Milton Shelton for a touchdown was on the flag football field at Roswell Area Park. The two boys would continue to play football on the same team for seven years. After playing together for many years, they also played together for the Georgia Middle School Athletic Association State Championship. Both boys credit many coaches — Greg Baker, Chris Nichols, Don Kelly, Kevin Raemakers, Marvin Spears and many others — for their dedication to teaching them the basics of football, the true meaning of sportsmanship, and how to take leadership of their team. On November 20, the seventh grade Roswell Junior Hornets played the Walton Junior Raiders for the GMSAA Championship at Lassiter High School. For many, it was the game of the season, a monumental stepping stone in their childhood, but for running back Milton Shelton and quarterback Davis Kelly it was the game that defined seven years of friendship and dedication to the game of football. Davis Kelly and Milton Shelton have played football together for seven years.

Summit Hill Elementary Run Day Recently students, teachers, administrators, and parents at Summit Hill Elementary School joined runners around the globe in celebrating World Run Day. World Run Day is a virtual run held in November each year. Runners are allowed to run in an organized group, race, or even on their own. World Run Day was founded to celebrate the sport of running worldwide with a mission to broaden and promote the health benefits of running while also encouraging runners to donate to their own favorite charity. “The beauty of this event is that everyone can participate. We had parents, teachers, administrators, younger siblings and even grandparents running with us. We hope to do it again next year with even more participants,” said Rick Johnson, who organized the event at Summit Hill. For more information on World Run Day, check out www.runday.com.

Summit Hill Elementary students, parents, and staff participated in World Run Day.

National Signing Day Congratulations to the following senior athletes who signed with their respective colleges on National Signing Day, November 10. Swimming: Kate Brandus, Georgia Tech; volleyball: Delaney Dameron, University of New Hampshire; golf: Patrick Grahek, University of Notre Dame; baseball: Kyle Schnell, Lake Sumpter College and Scott Slappey, Miami University; girl’s basketball: Nikki Dixon, Clemson and Tori Waldner, Penn State; boy’s basketball: Julian Royal, Georgia Tech, Shannon Scott, Ohio State, Jordan Loyd, Furman, and Eric Riley, Emory and Henry. (Photo and information courtesy of Milton News)

Front row (left to right): Kate Brandus, Delaney Dameron, Nikki Dixon, and Tori Waldner. Back row: Patrick Grahek, Scott Slappey, Eric Riley, Jordan Loyd, Shannon Scott, and Julian Royal. Not pictured: Kyle Schnell.

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Fall Festivities

Ms. Marshall’s first grade class carved Pumpkins with Dad as they learned math, counted ridges, weighed the pumpkins, counted the seeds, measured circumferences, and carved geometric shapes to create faces.

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Ms. Jaclyn Marshall and her first grade students performed a play for the parents, that re-enacted the first Thanksgiving. Afterwards, the students and their parents shared a delicious Thanksgiving feast complete with all the trimmings in the school cafeteria!

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Crooked Creek subdivision in Milton hosted a Halloween party and parade led by a Milton Fire Dept fire engine.

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A Special Valentine’s Day

Escape to Barnsley Gardens Resort Barnsley Gardens Resort’s fairytale setting and stunning scenery make it the ultimate romantic vacation this Valentine’s Day weekend. This Valentine’s Day, couples can escape to Barnsley Gardens Resort for an unforgettable weekend featuring exclusive experiences not found at other resorts. Fairy Godmother The resort is home to its very own Fairy Godmother whose sole job is to create once-in-a-lifetime romantic experiences via her Love Spells. Barnsley’s Fairy Godmother has a magical touch that can make wishes come true during a stay at the resort as she spreads joy and kindness to each and every guest. From unforgettable meals in intimate hideaways throughout the property to an exceptionally romantic in-room experience, the Fairy Godmother creates an event perfect for each guest. As an expert in helping arrange proposals, the Fairy Godmother works with couples to create the perfect setting for this life-changing question. Fireside Private Dinners Built on the basis of love, Barnsley Gardens Resort is no stranger to romance. During Valentine’s Day weekend, couples can arrange private fireside dinners in their luxury cottages. These intimate dinners provide the perfect opportunity for couples to reconnect while enjoying a cozy gourmet meal. Couples who would like a more traditional dining experience can visit the Rice House, the resort’s fine dining restaurant housed in an historic Civil War-era building. On

February 12-13, the Rice House will be featuring a special Valentine’s menu and live music by Keenan Blount and Friends. Carriage Rides After dinner, couples are invited on a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride beginning at the Rice House and traveling through Barnsley Gardens’ historic ruins from 6-10 p.m. A perfect opportunity for love birds to snuggle under a blanket while taking in the property’s breath-taking scenery and watching the night’s stars twinkle. Spa at Barnsley Gardens Resort A complete relaxation and signature spa treatment will create a most blissful state as sweethearts spend an afternoon at the spa at Barnsley Gardens Resort. Couples can opt for a couples massage or an in-room massage to enter into a blissful state of relaxation. This European spa blends modern and ancient techniques with the purest products and is known for its signature treatments, including the Barnsley Rose body treatment. The body treatment uses organically grown, old-fashioned roses to revitalize the face and body, similar to the ones found in Barnsley Resort’s many gardens. Wine Dinner This unique gift is for the couple who already has Valentine’s weekend plans. Barnsley Gardens Resort offers the perfect gift for wine-lovers. On Saturday, February 26 at 7 p.m., the resort will host a wine dinner featuring vintage wines by Hess Family Vineyards that will be expertly paired with creations from executive chef Charles Vosburgh. To add some mystery to the evening, the wine pairings won’t be announced until the day of the dinner. To take your special Valentine on a spectacular weekend visit www.barnsleyresort.com.

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Healthy Living

cut your cancer risk One Bite at a Time By Carol Brazier, RD, CDE, Northside Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program

Change the way you eat and you could reduce your risk of becoming a cancer statistic. Each year, more than 570,000 Americans die of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. One-third of those deaths correlate with diet and inactivity. Eating fruits, vegetables and fiber helps protect healthy cells from cancer-causing free radicals and keeps weight in check. Fruits and veggies build up your immune system with cancer-fighting antioxidants. Fiber keeps food from lingering in the intestines, where it can latch onto cancer-causing carcinogens, breaking down good cells. If visions of spinach mounds and celery stalks haunt you — here are eight ways to think outside the salad bowl 1. Morning Makeover: Top off your oatmeal or cereal with berries or sliced bananas. Making scrambled eggs? Sauté mushrooms with cancer-busting garlic for a veggie scramble. Wash it down with 100 percent fruit juice. 2. Get Saucy: Creamy pasta sauces can be loaded with fat, but you can use veggies and olive oil instead. Instead of the creamy sauce, throw in tomatoes (lycopene), spinach (magnesium), carrots (beta-carotene) and some olive oil for flavor and moisture.. 3. Go Asian: Chock-full of veggies, stir fries spice up a weeknight meal. Use a small amount of canola oil with snow peas, scallions and reduced sodium soy sauce. Substitute brown rice for fried rice.

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4. Meatless Monday: Replacing meat with plant-based sources of protein, such as lentils, peas and beans provides nutrients, without the fat. Nuts supply protein, too, but, with higher fat, so be mindful of serving sizes. For diehard meat lovers, stick with chicken and turkey or fish. Keep red meat to a minimum, as it can contain more carcinogens when cooked. 5. Mix it Up: Create a dried-fruit mixture with ingredients such as apricots, apples, cherries, figs and dates. Sprinkle on cinnamon or ginger and add your favorite nuts for an afternoon pick-me-up. 6. Shred It: Carrots, apples, oranges and zucchini can be grated and used in casseroles, pancakes, muffins and bread. 7. Blend a Smoothie: Blend unsweetened fruit, especially berries, with low-fat milk or yogurt. A spoonful of nut butter provides extra protein. Stock up on fruit in season and freeze for later use. 8. Add Flavor: Tempt your taste buds with antioxidant-rich seasonings such as rosemary, garlic, sage and olive oil. Pair bell peppers with hummus, roasted vegetables with herbs and balsamic vinegar, fruit with yogurt. Power up your turkey sandwich by swapping avocado for mayo.

Healthy Living

stress

Management by Cathy Wendland-Colby, DC Happy 2011 everybody! Hopefully your holidays were enjoyed in the company of loved ones. Ideally, you found time to relax and reflect on the past year. For many people in our community, 2010 was filled with changes and challenges. Dr. Wendland-Colby is a chiropractor Most of us are aware that in private practice with her husband at Colby Family Chiropractic on Highway stress affects our bodies, but 92 in Woodstock, specializing in do you know the extent of sports and family care. She can be reached at 770-592-1915 or www. the damage stress can cause? ColbyChiropractic.com. Stress can lead to problems with digestion, obesity, sleep disorders, depression, heart disease, skin conditions and pain. Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety and depression. There are three types of stress: chemical, physical and emotional. Chemical stress can come from cigarette smoke, alcohol or drugs. But it can also be caused by prescription medications, food additives, pollution in the air, or exposure to toxic substances. Physical stress can come from an injury on the job, a car accident, or a sports injury. Physical stress can also be caused by sleeping on a worn out mattress, slouching at your desk or poor posture. Emotional stress can come from co-workers, trying to meet deadlines or juggling a tight schedule. But it can also come from worrying about your loved ones, arguing with your spouse, or fretting over finances. Your body is programmed to react to stress with the fight or flight response, and you may not necessarily distinguish between the types of stress when you are reacting. Adrenaline causes specific organs to kick into high gear, such as the heart, lungs and skeletal muscles. Think back to the days of the cavemen and what they may have experienced; when they came upon a wild animal, the caveman had to decide if he should try to kill the animal to feed his family or run to save his life. In either scenario, the heart, lungs and skeletal muscles must be working in high gear. We still possess this fight or flight response even though most of us aren’t exposed to those same stressors. So when adrenaline is released into our system, and our organs kick into high gear, but we don’t physically react by running, jumping, kicking, or fighting,

what happens to the adrenaline and the organs that have been supercharged by it? In simple terms – damage. Stressing out over paying bills causes adrenaline to be released, which revs up your heart. But if you just continue sitting at your desk fuming mad and don’t effectively use up that adrenaline, the constant production of the stress hormones can have serious effects on the body. It’s important to understand that stress is the trigger, and not necessarily the cause of the problems listed above. Whether or not you become sick from stress depends on your ability to manage your stress levels. Here are the most effective and most recommended methods for managing stress: • Daily Exercise • Proper Nutrition • Chiropractic • Massage • Relaxation • Meditation • Yoga • Adequate Sleep • Positive Mental Attitude • Network of Friends I challenge you in 2011 to explore new methods of managing your stress to help create a healthier tomorrow.

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Healthy Living

questions

I Am Often Asked by Jeff Kincaid, DMD, MS I thought I would start the year by sharing a few questions that I am asked a million times! Maybe by answering them in this column, the next time you see me we can discuss the weather or sports!! 1. Do braces hurt? — For Dr. Jeff Kincaid is a specialist in the most part, braces do orthodontics and owner of Kincaid Orthodontics in Woodstock and not hurt. The procedure Roswell. Visit his Website at of getting braces simply www.kincaidsmiles.com. involves gluing the braces to your teeth. The day after you get braces, your teeth may start feeling sore and may stay sore for a few days. The soreness usually peaks during days 2-3, but should start getting better by days 4-5. Future adjustments may or may not cause you discomfort depending on what is being done to your teeth. To alleviate the discomfort, you can take whatever pain medication you would normally use for a headache. Because your lips, cheeks and tongue are not accustomed to rubbing against the braces, they may experience soreness as well. The soreness may also last for several days until they get used to contacting your braces. 2. When is the best time to schedule a consultation with the orthodontist? — The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children see an orthodontist for an evaluation no later than age 7. There are very few orthodontic problems that need to be corrected at that age; however your orthodontist is the only one to make that determination, so a visit is necessary. If your orthodontist determines that no treatment is necessary at that time, he or she will be able to make notes and possibly take X-rays in order to monitor growth and development and offer you guidance on when to start treatment or when to bring your child back for re-evaluation. For adults, treatment can be started at almost any age as long as the gums and bone surrounding the teeth are healthy. 3. Can I get my braces off sooner? — Unfortunately, orthodontic treatment time is limited in part to how quickly or slowly your bone can remodel, thus allowing your teeth to move. In younger patients with less-developed bone, teeth tend to move faster than in older patients with more developed bone. Some patients think that if the orthodontist “tightens” the braces more, the teeth will move faster. Indeed, the teeth need force in order to move. However, there is continued on page 51 42 AroundAbout North Fulton | january 2011

Healthy Living

a parent’s guiDe to Some Common Tooth Conditions

by Vishant Nath, DMD As parents, we are on constant alert when it comes to our child’s overall development. We may consciously or subconsciously compare our child to other children who are the Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of same age. This occurs Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may even when considering contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com. our child’s dental development. This article addresses several relatively common observations that parents have regarding their child’s overall dental development. My child’s permanent teeth are coming in before the primary teeth have fallen out. This situation is actually quite common, occurring in 10% of children. One day a parent will look into their child’s mouth and see another row of teeth coming in behind the primary teeth. Normally, as the permanent teeth push up through the gums, the roots of the primary teeth are dissolved, causing them to fall out and make room for the erupting permanent teeth. Typically, this issue will be resolved all on its own with the primary teeth loosening and falling out. The permanent teeth will then slowly move forward into the space left by the primary teeth. This may happen fairly soon after the permanent teeth come in, or it may take some time. My child has an extra tooth. The extra primary tooth is called a supernumerary tooth. Children typically have 20 primary teeth, which are followed by 32 permanent teeth. Supernumerary primary teeth occur in 3% of children. The occurrence of extra teeth can sometimes be associated with certain syndromes, but they can also occur in healthy children. The extra tooth may appear as a normal tooth, or it may be shaped differently. If the extra tooth has erupted abnormally or may prevent future permanent teeth from erupting, it may be best to remove the extra tooth. This condition is best evaluated by a pediatric dentist, as they can best advise if treatment is necessary. My child is missing a tooth. There is a broad range of occurrence of missing teeth in children, depending on the tooth location. Permanent teeth are more commonly found to be missing than primary teeth. Absence of primary teeth occurs in less than 1% of the population, while absence of certain permanent teeth occurs in up to 20% of the population. When a primary tooth is missing, the permanent tooth behind it will also be missing. This condition can be genetically continued on page 51 www.aroundtownpublishing.com

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Do You really need Nutritional Supplements?

by Elizabeth Miller, D.C. Who needs nutritional supplements in a society where food is so abundant and inexpensive? The answer is almost everyone. If we eat better, can we get everything we need from food? Maybe. Seventy percent of the food Americans eat is Dr. Elizabeth Miller practices at processed; it is stripped of Historic Roswell Chiropractic and focuses on finding the cause of health essential fiber and nutrients, challenges. Call 770-993-5009 or visit chemically altered, and www.hrchiro.com. loaded with preservatives. Most of our foods come out of boxes, bags or jars and rarely resemble something that once grew naturally. Any humanmade change from the way nature intended the food makes that food processed, including foods such as low-fat dairy products. Nutrient deficiencies created by the American diet can cause the body to be prone to a number of symptoms including infections, allergies, headaches, fatigue, bowel problems, heart attacks, and arthritis. Each little ailment we experience is our body trying to tell us about some nutritional deficiency. Taking supplements bridges the gap between what you would like to eat and what you actually eat. In other words, even if we consume a totally perfect diet, it cannot contain enough nutrition to take care of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and have enough left over for paying back long-standing nutritional deficiencies. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why whole-food supplements are important, because they are concentrated foods dehydrated into pill form. Even if we could get all the nutrition from our diets, only 9% of the population eats five to nine servings of protective fruits and vegetables. Most people tend to exchange convenience for health when it comes to food selection. Those of us who make an effort to consume fresh fruits and vegetables are not reaping the same nutritional benefits our ancestors did. Why? Modern agricultural methods deplete the soil of minerals, which translates to nutrient-depleted produce. Furthermore, nutrients are lost as produce is shipped from farms to grocery stores. It is best to have your own garden where you can test the soil or eat locally produced organic produce. We should supplement our diet because the average person canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change their diet to a more nutritious lifestyle overnight. Digestive problems that were developed prior to changing the diet to a more healthful lifestyle will hinder full use of the nutrients, so extra nutrition is needed to make up for these deficiencies. Other factors like over-the-counter and prescripcontinued on page 51 44 AroundAbout North Fulton | january 2011

Life At Home

can you over improve? A New Year, A New Way of Thinking by Brenda Piotrowski It’s a new year. Based on the sales reports for Christmas, 2010 was booming. That’s a great sign that the economy is bouncing back. Unfortunately, it’s going to take longer for the housing market to come back. I’m still getting questions like: Brenda Piotrowski is the CEO/lead “How much money should designer for Fauxtastic Finishes, Inc. You may contact her at 678-522-9453. I be investing in my home?” “Am I going to be able to recoup?” “Where do I draw the line and decide if it’s better to buy a new home?” If you’re thinking about remodeling, one thing you shouldn’t do is skimp. If you’re questioning a big improvement such as a new kitchen, go out and take a look at your competition. Chances are you’ll be looking at homes that would normally be $200,000-$300,000 dollars more than yours. You’ll find that your kitchen is probably no competi-

tion. You’re going to have to come close to the competition’s kitchen designs to even be considered. Why would I buy your home knowing that I have to spend money to remodel, when I could save that extra expense and get my gorgeous kitchen for the house’s asking price? Don’t worry about overimprovement. Get the kitchen that you want. Sit down with a designer and let them help you save costs while you plan. Designers have done the homework on finding you quality materials at reasonable prices. Do not skimp on value or quality because the buyer will notice it. In some cases it doesn’t warrant making your kitchen bigger if it means knocking down exterior walls and adding an addition. Some developments won’t approve of that, or space just may not allow it. That’s when it’s time to rethink and probably buy new. However, working within the existing skeleton is always a great investment. Being a designer, I am intentionally selling my home with all of its improvements. Window treatments, wall finishes, finished basement, upgraded lighting fixtures, and new flooring are all included. Now I am in competition with the homes worth more than my home. I also know that in my price range, I am now serious competition because I am offering so much more. I have a client who plans to sell his continued on page 51

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Life at Home

tHe allure of tHe seas: Royal Caribbean Delivers Wow and More!

by Michael Consoli I just returned from four days on the new Allure of the Seas, the highly publicized, largest cruise ship in the world. This ship was very large and I wondered how I would experience it all in just four days. The entire time we were onboard Michael Consoli is owner of Micore we walked around the ship Travel, LLC. You may contact him at 770-650-7667 or online at www. and said ‘wow’ over and over planmycruise.com. again. Dining is always a highpoint of any cruise and the Allure doesn’t disappoint. There are 24 restaurants, 16 complimentary dining choices and eight specialty restaurants. The main dining room has three levels, and offers both traditional and my-time dining. Skip dessert in the dining room and go to the Cupcake Cupboard which offers at least a dozen different cupcake choices. Friends and I sampled three different choices and they were definitely worth every penny! The ship is divided into seven distinct neighborhoods and my favorite is the Boardwalk. Modeled after an old time boardwalk, this area is dedicated to family fun featuring a working carousel at sea, games, amusements, and for thrill seekers, a zip line that crosses over the boardwalk nine decks below. There are also two rock walls rising six decks high! The boardwalk is open to the sky with six decks of balcony staterooms overlooking all the fun. At the very end of the boardwalk is the aqua theater, a large pool surrounded by seating for 600. In the evening, guests are entertained by water shows featuring acrobatics and high diving, all set against the backdrop of the ocean. Dining choices in the boardwalk neighborhood include Johnny Rockets, the Rita’s Cantina, an ice cream shop, and a candy store. The Allure is sailing alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, but I believe the ship really is the destination. You could definitely spend a week without leaving the ship and have a fabulous time. I am recommending this ship to families because a cruise on this ship would make for the best family reunion ever! In the next few issues I will share more of this incredible ship. Royal Caribbean offers seven night sailings starting from $749 per person.

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Life At Home

don’t forget the Ducts

by Dan Jape One of the most important aspects of your home’s heating and cooling system is the duct work. Proper duct work can make a huge difference in the comfort and efficiency of your home. I visit four or five customers’ homes each day and in the Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable vast majority of them, I find Heating and Air. You may contact him at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at duct work issues that need www.reliableair.com. to be corrected to make sure the new heating and cooling system we install will deliver what is promised in terms of comfort and efficiency. I see a number of customers who simply are talked into replacing the equipment in their homes without analyzing the distribution system and they end up with the same poor comfort level they had before they purchased a new system. One of the most frequent problems we find is lack of the proper amount of return or intake duct work. A proper operating system has to have the correct amount of return ducts to match the output of the system. Without the correct amount of intakes, many problems will arise such as lack of cooling capacity, overheating furnace heat exchangers, freezing cooling coils and reduced life of the entire system. Many homes suffer this issue and it must be corrected when upgrading your HVAC system. Many homes have duct work built out of fiberglass or duct board. This is a foil covered, glue impregnated sheet of fiberglass that is used as plenums or distribution boxes on the tops and the sides of furnaces and is a very poor choice for ducting material. This type of duct work is very porous and rough inside, collecting dirt and debris; after a few years of service it is always filthy dirty. Mold grows on the inside of this material and it is very hard to keep the corners and seams sealed up to keep air from leaking out in attics or basements. Metal ducts and plenums need to be installed to replace this inferior product when a new system is installed in your home to assure you of proper airflow, comfort, and efficiency. In some extreme cases and because of trying to save money on new home construction, I find actual splitter boxes or Yshaped ducts made of this duct board. You can find these by looking for boxes made into triangle shapes with many ducts attached to them. These impede airflow, overwork the furnace blower, and provide inferior comfort to the entire home. They have to be replaced to make sure you are getting the continued on page 51

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Faith and Family

to Battle or Not to Battle

by Laurie Troublefield It’s a new year, AGAIN! I can’t believe it. Where did 2010 fly away to? I hope your holidays were not crazy and stressful and that you enjoyed time with your family and loved ones. And now, as we enter a new season of life, once again we wonder what Laurie Troublefield is the director of it will be like. . . what will training with Grace Connections. You may contact her at the days, weeks, and months laurie@graceconnectionsonline.org of 2011 hold? We left off last month talking about the reality of our being in a battle. It’s not external, it’s internal — actually inside of us and it often makes us feel like we’re going to be destroyed by it. But is that a reality? What is this battle all about and do we have any say about whether it continues? Let’s go back to Galatians 5:17-18a: “For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other. . . ” (NIV). Now it’s

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pretty clear from this verse that there is a struggle happening here; question is, “Who’s in the battle?” Is this battle, which at times rages within us, really ours to fight? It doesn’t seem so, but it certainly can feel that way. Have you ever found yourself feeling like the cartoon character with the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other? You stand in front of your greatest temptation (money, sex, food, anger, whatever) and both voices seem to scream, “Follow ME!” And you feel paralyzed and incapable of doing anything but folding under the pressure of the “evil” inside you. I know you can relate. This passage tells us that there is a battle going on in us between what the Spirit of God desires for us and what our flesh would rather do. What is the flesh? Most simply, it’s the way we try to do life as if God doesn’t exist. It’s like Frank Sinatra sang, “I’ll do it MY way.” This flesh exists in all who are human, no one is exempt. The struggle often leads us to question, “How do I win the battle?” Wrong question. Did you see what the scripture says? “They are in conflict with each other. . . ” It’s not your battle. It feels like it, but it’s just not. So, what kind of predicament is this? A battle is going on inside of you, it’s not a battle you’re even in, but it’s so real it feels like it’s going to tear you apart. But, it’s not yours to fight. WHAT? Take some time to ask God this month about this; see what He has to tell you, and we’ll pick up our conversation from here next month!

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moms and tots January 2011

by Colin Morris Did I just write that? 2011, really? Not fair. I once heard that time does, in fact, speed up as you get older, and that was such a comfort to me. The speaker mentioned that Colin Morris is a freelance writer who resides in when you are 5 years Woodstock with her husband and three children. old, one calendar year is one-fifth of your life — a whopping 20 percent. Time crawls by at a snail’s pace. That same 12 months when you are 20 years old is now only one-twentieth of your life, which for you non-math folks is 5%, and therefore, it feels much faster. Given that I am. . . well, not 20 years old anymore, that same year becomes a mere 2.7 percent of my life. No wonder it screams by faster than a speeding bullet. The older I get, each year represents a smaller and smaller slice of my life. Time is not accelerating, but my perception of it certainly is, alarm-

ingly so. And is it any surprise that my children and I view time so differently? My poor 11-year-old, came home with a school t-shirt that said Class of 2017, and I nearly had a stroke. 2017? That’s next week! My idea for this month centers on tracking time with your kids. Obviously, kids and adults view time differently. These activities might help bridge that gap. First, buy your child a calendar. Now that the New Year has come and gone, monthly calendars should be on sale. Choose one with cute puppies or SpongeBob and bring it home as a fun way to talk about time with your child. I am not psychic, but ten bucks says the first thing your child will turn to is his or her birthday. Everybody wants to see what day of the week their birthday will be on this year. You can write down special events on the calendar, talk about the days of the week and the months of the year. Calendars provide education carefully disguised as fun. Second, I have found that when major events approach, such as the first day of school or a family vacation or birthdays, children become restless with impatience. One way to harness some of their energy is to make a countdown chart. This can provide a framework for judging time and relieve some of the constant nagging. I learned the hard way to limit the countdown. Do not start your countdown a month before the continued on page 51

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Faith and Family

good religion vs. Bad Religion

by Ron Bradley I agree with Martin Thielen, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Lebanon, Tennessee who wrote, “The answer to bad religion is not ‘no religion’, but good religion!” There’s a lot of bad religion in our world: Dr. Ron Bradley is the pastor at First judgmental religion, closed- Baptist Church Roswell. You may contact him at 770-587-6980 or minded religion, arrogant ron@rfbc.org. religion, intolerant religion, and ‘sloppy agape’ religion. There are preachers who proclaim “the prosperity gospel.” There are church leaders who are abusive to children and others who cover it up. Some proclaim that women are inferior to men, others that science is the enemy of faith. There are radical Muslim men and women who are willing to blow up themselves and nearby innocent people, all in the name of their god. There are “religious” people who demonstrate with signs of hatred at military funerals. There is so much bad religion around today, we can understand singer Bono’s statement, “Christians are hard to tolerate; I don’t know how Jesus does it.” Many people today would argue that the answer to bad religion is no religion at all. A growing number of people who believe that since religion can be sick, misguided, and even toxic at times, suggest that we need to get rid of faith altogether. But the answer to bad religion is not no religion, but good religion! Think of all the good that healthy religion gives the world. Faith in Jesus Christ provides meaning, purpose, and hope for believers. Significant relationships are formed and communities of faith are built. People are motivated to care for others, giving their lives away in love for those they do not know. Ethics, morals, and high ideals are taught and lived. A world without faith would be bankrupt, impoverished, and cruel. In the face of the arrogant, judgmental, and legalistic religion of His day, Jesus offered the healthy alternative of humility, grace, mercy, compassion, and justice. Faithfully following Jesus’ example, we promote a dynamic religion of grace, not judgment; love, not hatred; open-mindedness, not intolerance; compassion, not legalism; humility, not arrogance. I love driving by the church whose sign proclaims: ‘Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors.” That’s a healthy church! Today, people still are recontinued on page 51 50 AroundAbout North Fulton | january 2011

Questions Often Asked

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an optimal force that moves teeth, and increasing the force level after the optimal level has been reached may actually cause damage to the bone and surrounding tissues, and may slow down tooth movement. The best way to ensure that your braces come off on time is to not break anything, wear your elastics as prescribed, and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 4. Do I need shots? — Shots are not generally needed for orthodontic treatment. However, if your orthodontist refers you out for other procedures such as extractions, surgical exposure of teeth, or mini-screws, you may need a local anesthetic.

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ceptive to vibrant, open-minded, grace-filled, gender-equal, life-giving faith. The answer to bad religion, indeed, is not no religion, but good religion. Our mission is to offer faith in the true Jesus who is the “way, the truth, and the life.” Let us do so boldly in 2011. Happy New Year!

Can You Over Improve? continued from page 45 home and has already put about $30,000 into it with flooring, wall finishes, lighting, new kitchen, etc. I am advising him to go the extra mile and finish with window treatments in the important rooms. Replacing the light fixtures in the upstairs baths as well as the master, new paint, and cabinet finishes in the upstairs bathrooms were also recommended. For the few thousand more that he will spend, he has put himself in a great marketable position. Think of it this way, when he purchases a new home, he will be saving possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars in updating expenses. He will also have a 90% probability that he will have everything that he wants and then some — which is well worth the investment! So if you are asking me, how much is too much? There is no set amount.

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full comfort and efficiency a new HVAC system can provide you. The last and one of the most important aspects of your ducts is making sure they are sized properly to deliver the correct amount of airflow to each room in your home. Almost every homeowner I visit complains about the comfort in their bonus room or the room over their garage in a two story home. This discomfort is caused by lack of airflow. To make this room comfortable, additional air flow is needed to overcome the heat loss or heat gain. This problem is easily corrected when replacing your comfort system and should not be overlooked and if it is, the problem will still be there after the new system is installed. One should never purchase a new HVAC system without having a competent contractor inspect the duct system to assure you that your new heating and cooling system will actually deliver the promise of comfort and efficiency that you should demand from this purchase.

Nutritional Supplements continued from page 44 tion drugs deplete nutrients that need to be supplemented. Your body makes new cells every day. Without proper nutrition it can’t make healthy cells, so the next generation of cells is weaker. This is the beginning of disease. If we consider that most diseases begin on the plate, then we begin to realize that we can heal our bodies through food and whole food supplements.

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event unless your child has the patience of a saint, in which case a countdown calendar may be unnecessary. Two weeks is plenty of countdown time. If your child is old enough, he or she can make the chart and decorate it. Then post it on the fridge and set a certain time to mark off each day. I like bedtime because the day is officially over. Where do the days go? William Wordsworth sums it up much better than I, “Sweet childish days, that were as long, as twenty days are now.”

linked or may be associated with any number of syndromes. Treatment can vary depending on the individual situation. Orthodontics can be used to close gaps left by missing teeth. Also, bridges or implants can be used to fill the gaps when the patient reaches adulthood. The bottom line is that when you, as a parent, notice something out of the ordinary with your child’s teeth, don’t panic. Take the time to address your concerns with a pediatric dentist and go from there!

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North Fulton Directory Listings Faith & Worship Anglican

Bridgeway Church 4755 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-751-1972 www.bridgeway.net

St. Peter’s Place Anglican Church 200 Holcomb Woods Pkwy., Suite 27 678-352-1224, grow@stpetersplace.org

Clear Springs Baptist Church 11575 Jones Bridge Road, 770-475-9223 www.clearsprings-church.com

Apostolic

Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church 2725 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-664-6863

Armenian Church of Atlanta 9820 Coleman Road, Roswell, 770-641-9267 www.armenianchurchofatlanta.org

Assembly of God Roswell Assembly of God 11440 Crabapple Road, 770-993-6586

Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith of Alpharetta 10690 Jones Bridge Road, 770-442-1332 Baha’i Faith of Roswell 1-800-22-UNITE

Baptist Atlanta Street Baptist Church 340 S. Atlanta Street, 770-993-9451 www.asbcroswell.com Bethany Baptist Church 2065 Bethany Road, 770-475-6748 Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist church 1200 Birmingham Road, 404-444-6490 www.boilingspringspbc.org

County Line Baptist 430 Strickland Road, 770-475-9429 Crabapple First Baptist 12760 Birmingham Highway, 770-475-6111 www.crabapplefbc.org Cross Plains Baptist Church 6500 McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-475-1210 Crosspointe Community Church SBC 77 E. Crossville Road, Suite 100 770-640-9959, www.crosspointeonline.org First Baptist Church of Alpharetta 44 Academy Street, 770-475-6556 www.fbca.com First Baptist Church of Roswell 710 Mimosa Blvd., 770-587-6980 www.rfbc.org First Romanian Baptist 5505 Winters Chapel Road, 770-992-4274 Gethsemane Garden Missionary Baptist Church 398 Hardscrabble Road, 770-993-8232

Hopewell Baptist Church 15730 Hopewell Road, 770-442-0793 Johns Creek Baptist Church 7500 McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-623-8203 www.jcbc.org Lebanon Baptist Church 11250 Crabapple Road, 770-993-3635 www.lebanonbaptist.org New Haven Baptist Church 2925 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-993-1691 North River Baptist Church 12090 Hardscrabble Road, 770-992-7777 www.northriver.org Northside Baptist Church 11125 Houze Road, 770-993-5207 office@northsidechurchroswell.com Philadelphia Baptist Church 3550 Spruill Circle, 770-664-6915 Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 725 Pleasant Hill Street, 770-993-2707 www.pleasanthillmbc.org Providence Baptist Church 20075 Providence Road, 770-475-3627 Union Hill Baptist Church McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-475-5077 Union Primitive Baptist Church 335 Cox Road, 770-993-0862 Vision Baptist Church 1125 Alpha Drive, 770-456-5881 www.visionbaptist.com

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FAITH & WORSHIP Willeo Baptist Church SBC 990 Willeo Road, 770-993-5189 www.willeobaptist.org Zion Missionary Baptist Church 888 Zion Circle, 770-993-8587 www.zionmbc.org

Catholic Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church 2030 Old Alabama Road, 770-993-0973 www.byzantines.net/epiphany

Christian and Missionary Alliance Roswell Alliance Church 1100 Allenbrook Lane, 770-643-0180

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist 10920 Houze Road, 770-998-9977 Christianscienceroswell.org

Church of Christ

Saint Brigid Catholic Church 3400 Old Alabama Road, 678-393-0060 www.saintbrigid.org

Church of Christ — Northside 10920 Woodstock Road, 770-993-3512 www.nschurchofchrist.org

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church 675 Riverside Road, 770-641-9720

Church of Christ — Roswell 11670 King Road, 770-992-2097 www.simplychristians.org

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church 11330 Woodstock Road, 678-277-9424 www.stpeterchanel.org

Church of God

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 535 Rucker Road, 770-475-4501 www.sta.org

Charismatic Christian Center Church 1850 Woodstock Road, 770-993-2038 www.cccroswell.com World Harvest Church 320 Hardscrabble Road, 770-643-9223 www.worldharvestchurch.org

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Community of Christ 3315 Francis Road, 770-521-1112 www.cofchrist.org First Christian Church of Roswell 11365 Crabapple Road, 770-993-4617 www.fccr.org

Alpharetta Church of God 1460 Mid Broadwell Road, 770-475-5788 www.alpharettachurchofgod.com Restoration Church of God 410 Rucker Road, 770-751-9697 www.restorationchurchna.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cumorah (Spanish) Branch 500 Norcross Street, 770-521-0153 Roswell/Alpharetta First Ward 500 Norcross Street, 770-640-0531 Webb Bridge Ward 500 Norcross Street, 770-587-0550

Community Churches Abundant Life Community Church 625-A Sims Industrial Boulevard 678-319-9700, www.livingabundantly.net

Bridge To Grace 2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-587-2460 www.b2gc.org Roswell Community Church 700 Grimes Bridge Road Meets at The Cottage School 678-677-4840, www.roswellcommunity.org

Eastern Orthodox St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church 11450 Houze Road, 770-642-9727 www.suscopts.org/stmarysatlanta

Episcopal St. Aidans Episcopal Church 13560 Cogburn Road, 770-521-0207 www.staidans.org St. David’s Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Road, 770-993-6084 www.stdavidchurch.org

Interdenominational Calvary Chapel 200 James Road, 770-442-8167 Calvaryalpharetta.com

Islam Islamic Center of North Fulton 1265 Rucker Road, 678-297-0019 www.alpharettamasjid.com

Jehovah’s Witnesses Crabapple Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 910 Mayfield Road, 678-339-0349 Jehovah’s Witnesses 9400 Brumbelow Road, 770-594-9400

Jewish Chabad of Alpharetta Jewish Center 10180 Jones Bridge Road, 770-410-9000 www.chabadnf.org Congregation Gesher L Torah 4320 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-777-4009 www.gltorah.org

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Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com Temple Kehillat Chaim-Reform 1145 Green Street, 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org

Jewish — Messianic Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org

FAITH & WORSHIP Light of Messiah Ministries 990 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 4 770-642-4706, www.lightofmessiah.org

Roswell United Methodist 814 Mimosa Blvd., 770-993-6218 www.rumc.com

Iglesia Cristiana Ministerios Rhema 1041 Cambridge Square, Suite D 770-346-8641, www.ministeriosrhema.org

Lutheran

St. James United Methodist 3000 Webb Bridge Road, 678-762-1543 www.stjamesumc.org

Keepinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It Real Lighthouse, Inc. 61 Old Canton Street, 770-360-5601

Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church 4655 Webb Bridge Road, 770-475-0640 www.cts.org Cross of Life Lutheran Church ELCA Roswell 1000 Hembree Road, 770-475-9159 www.crossoflifelutheran.org

Non-Denominational Fellowship Bible Church 480 W. Crossville Road, 770-992-4956 www.fbconline.org

The Lighthouse Church 18271 Union Hill Road, 770-664-3644 Spirit of God Christian Church 11940 Alpharetta Highway, 770-777-6889 www.spiritofgodcc.org

Lord of Life Lutheran Church ELCA 5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-740-1279 www.lord-life.org Messiah Lutheran Church - WELS 4765 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-751-9357 www.atlanta.lutherans.net Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 10250 Haynes Bridge Road, 770-475-4250 Poplc.home.mindspring.com The River Church 501 S. Main Street, Suite 101, 678-860-0971 www.wadeintheriver.org

Metaphysical Christian Inner Quest 12830 New Providence Road, 770-521-2875 www.innerquestchurch.org

Methodist Alpharetta First United Methodist Church 69 North Main Street, 770-475-5576 www.afumc.org Birmingham United Methodist 15560 Birmingham Highway, 770-475-3591 www.birminghamumc.org Christ United Methodist Church 1340 Woodstock Road, 770-993-3945 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 12900 Hwy. 140 N, 770-640-7287 www.ebenezerumc-roswell.org Midway United Methodist Church 5025 Highway 9 N, 770-475-5230 www.midwayumc.org Northbrook United Methodist Church 11225 Crabapple Road, 770-998-2000 www.northbrookumc.com

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FAITH & WORSHIP Stonecreek Church 13540 Highway 9 North, 770-754-7900 www.stonecreekchurch.org

Roswell Presbyterian Church 755 Mimosa Blvd., 770-993-6316 www.roswellpres.org

Organizations

North Point Community Church 4350 Northpoint Parkway, 770-290-5600 www.northpoint.org

Reformed Church in America

Vision of Faith International 105 Nobel Court, www.visionoffaithintl.org

Bridge To Grace 2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-587-2460 www.b2gc.org

BNI-Alpharetta Accelerators Chapter Meeting: Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Jim Somers, 770-753-2032 Website: www.bniatlanta.com

Presbyterian (PCA)

Swedenborgian

Grace North Atlanta Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell Street, 770-331-1010 www.gracenorthatlanta.org

Presbyterian (USA) Alpharetta Presbyterian 180 Academy Street, 770-751-0033 www.alpharettapres.com

Morning Star Chapel 2780 Bethany Bend, 678-319-0041 www.morningstarchapel.org

Unitarian Universalist UU Metro Atlanta North 11420 Crabapple Road, 770-992-3949 www.uuman.org

Canaan Korean Presbyterian Church 11320 West Road, 770-552-5505 Northminster Presbyterian 2400 Old Alabama Road, 770-998-1482 www.northminster-atl.org

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Business Organizations

International Association of Administrative Professionals Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact: Deborah Padgett, 678-982-2314 debra_padgett@bellsouth.net Job Networking Group Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:55 p.m. Contact: 770-642-7943 Website: www.rumcjobnetworking.com National Association of Women Business Owners Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 3rd Thursday at 11 a.m. Contact: 678-539-8090 Website: www.nawboatlanta.org

Organizations The North Fulton Bar Association Meeting: 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. September-May Contact: Charles Gabriel, 678-735-5900 Website: www.northfultonbar.com

Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter Contact: 770-887-6480 E-mail: forsythpets@comcast.net Website: www.forsythpets.com

North Fulton Connects Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Ben Staten, 404-323-0049

Humanists of Georgia Meeting: 3rd Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Contact: 770-662-6274 Website: http://humanistsofga. freewebsites.com

North metro women’s connection Meeting: 2nd Wednesday Contact: Rosan Hall, 770-335-6013 Northside Business Network Group Meeting: Wednesday breakfast at 7 a.m. Contact: Diane Williford, 770-594-2200 Powercore Meeting: Once a week, Tues-Fri Contact: Jeremy Faulkner, 404-816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net

Charitable Organizations Alpharetta Clean and Beautiful Contact: 678-297-6200 Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia Contact: 770-499-1164 Child Development Association Contact: 770-992-4339 Website: www.cdakids.org Children’s Restoration Network Contact: 770-649-7117 Companion Animal Connection Contact: 678-493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Family Haven Contact: 770-889-6384 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 Foundation for Ensuring access and equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, 678-395-5825 Website: www.accessandequity.org Hospice Advantage Contact: 770-218-1997 Homestretch Contact: 770-642- 9185

Keep Roswell Beautiful Contact: 770-641-3715 Website: www.keeproswellbeautiful.org Middle East Bible Outreach Contact: 678-339-0296 Website: www.middleeastbible outreach.org Next Century Youth Contact: Mary Brooks Green, 770-335-7317 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org North Fulton Community Charities Contact: 770-640-0399 Website: www.nfcchelp.org North Fulton Senior Services Contact: 770-993-1906 Website: www.ssnorthfulton.org Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption, Inc. Contact: 770-887-9741 Website: www.rescuepug.com United Way of Atlanta Contact: 404-614-1000

Civic Organizations Alpharetta American Legion, Auxiliary Unit 201 Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: 770-475-9023

Alpharetta Roswell Newcomers Club Contact: Barb Hill, 678-318-1442 American Association of University Women North Fulton Branch Meeting: 2nd Saturday at 10 a.m. Contact: karenleasman@aol.com Website: www.aauwnorthfultonga. wordpress.com Children of the American Revolution — Martha Stewart Bulloch Society Meeting: 3rd Sunday during Aug-May Contact: Robbin, 678-461-9550 wheattree@hotmail.com Website: www.msbnscar.org Daughters of the American Revolution Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter Meeting: 2nd Monday at 10 a.m. Contact: Marguerite, 770-521-1142 mmd1018@comcast.net Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Meeting times depend on availability of troops Contact: Lisa Martin, 770-702-9120 Lmartin@gsgatl.org Website: gsgatl.org Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc. Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Crystal D Weitzel, 770-476-3090 Website: www.jlgnf.org Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell Meeting: Every Thursday at noon Contact: David, 770-356-5211 Website: www.roswellkiwanis.org Latin American Association Contact: 404-638-1800 Website: www.thelaa.org

Alpharetta Library Book Sale Meeting: 1st Saturday of each month 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: 770-740-2425

North Fulton Jaycees Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Adam Boze, 404-259-1356 president@northfultonjaycees.com

Alpharetta Junior Women’s Club Meeting: 1st Tuesday Contact: Debora, 678-218-5732 Website: www.ajwc.net

North Fulton Optimist Club Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Glenn Rudh, 404-375-7033 grudh@bellsouth.net

Alpharetta Optimist Club Meeting: Bi-monthly, Wednesdays, 7:45 a.m. Contact: Greg Cabrera, 770-752-8122

RH Bassett American Legion, Post 319 Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: 770-992-7744

Alpharetta Lions Club Meeting: 4th Thursday Contact: Garner Andrews, 770-475-9344

Roswell Junior Woman’s Club Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Sept-May Contact: Teffany Dowdy, 770-649-9483 Website: www.roswelljuniors.org

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Organizations Roswell Lions Club Meeting: 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Jerry Bramblett, 770-642-1653 Website: www.roswelllions.org Roswell Optimists “Bring Out the Best in Kids” Meeting: Weekly at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Mike Bagnulo, 770-993-5440 Roswell Rotary Club Meeting: Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Contact: 770-217-1217 Website: www.roswellrotary.com Rotary Club of North Fulton Meeting: Tuesdays at noon Contact: Joyce Abernathy, 770-475-0656 Website: www.northfultonrotary.org Sons of Confederate Veterans — Roswell Mills Camp #1547 Meeting: 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Contact: Ross Glover, 770-396-5034 Sons of the American Revolution — Piedmont Chapter Meeting: 3rd Saturday at 8 a.m. Contact: Bob Sapp, 770-971-0189 2rasapp@bellsouth.net The Veterans Alliance Honor Guard Meeting: 1st Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: Wayne Cantrell, 678-773-8346 Website: www.veteransalliance honorguard.com VFW Post 12002 Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. Website: www.12002.net

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club Meeting: 4th Thursday Contact: Marjean Birt sandrabjohnson@gmail.com Forsyth County Young Republicans Group Meeting: Monthly Contact: Josh Jones, 678-207-6723 Website: www.newconservative.org North Fulton Democrats Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Anne, 404-303-9142, ext. 2 North Fulton Republican Women’s Club Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. however, off during the summer Contact: Suzi Voyles, 404-851-9704 svgagop08@gmail.com

Recreation & Hobbies Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Book Club Meeting: 4th Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-297-6142 Alpharetta arts guild Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Danita Grant, 678-994-5630 Website: www.alphaartsguild.com Alpharetta Bridge Club Meeting: See online schedule Contact: Nancy Hetsko, 678-361-5198 Website: www.alpharettadbc.org Alpharetta Camera Club Meeting: Call for information Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-297-6142 Alpharetta City Band Meeting: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Don Nahser, 770-475-9684 Alpharetta Golden Age Book Club Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-297-6142 Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club Meeting: 3rd Wednesday—time varies Contact: 678-318-1442 Website: www.arnewcomers.org Alpharetta Singles movie club Meeting: 1st and 3rd Satuday at 2 p.m. Contact: 770-662-0916 Alpharetta Walkie Talkies Meeting: Call for information Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-267-6142 AlphaFretters Dulcimer Group Meeting: Call for details Contact: Dell Makuch, 770-667-0620 Atlanta Stamp Collectors Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: John Coles, 770-962-5888 Website: www.stampclubs.com Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums Meeting: Thursdays Contact: Rory Howe, 770-926-6898 or pipemajor@ccpipesanddrums.com Cobb County Stamp Club Meeting: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Contact: C. Rejent, 770-330-0790 Website: www.stampclubs.com/cobb Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: drbatch@aol.com

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Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club of Alpharetta Meeting: 2nd and 4th Fridays at 8 p.m. Contact: 770-751-7210, 770-361-1237 Website: www.dudesndarlins.com Georgia Regional Girls Choir Meeting: Thursday afternoons Contact: 770-722-3656 grgcinfo@gmail.com Website: www.grgc.org The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra Contact: 770-623-8623 North Fulton Amateur Radio League Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month Contact: Jim Stafford, W4Q0 770-993-9500 Newtown Recreation Contact: 678-297-2662 Roswell Fine Arts Alliance Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, call for times Contact: Nancy Fairchild, 770-640-8936 Roswell Garden Club Meeting: 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m. Contact: 770-518-7021 Roswell Harmony Brigade Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Dick Lord, 770-317-9571 Roswell Photographic Society Meeting: Check Website Contact: 770-594-6122 Website: www.roswellphotosociety.org Sawnee Art Association Meeting: 4th Monday at 6:30 p.m. Website: www.sawneeart.org Songs of Atlanta Chorus Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: 770-977-4031 Southern Winds Concert Band Meeting: Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Contact: Steve Wood, 770-436-2745 Stars Soccer Club — Men’s League Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: 678-366-9008 Website: www.StarsSoccerClub.com STAR—Singles Together at Roswell Meeting: Thursdays at 6 p.m. Contact: 770-993-2012 or Website: www.rumc.com/singles Writers Network Meeting: Call for information Contact: Bobby Christmas, 770-924-0528

Organizations Support Organizations Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Wednesday at 7 p.m.—men Thursday at 8 p.m.—mixed Contact: Barbara G, 770-650-8482 Anorexia Nervousa and Associated Eating Disorders — ANA Meeting: Thursdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Kim, 404-307-5442 Atlanta Harm Reduction Center Contact: 404-817-9994 Website: www.atlantaharmreduction.org Bereavement Support Group Meeting: Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767 Brain Injury and Stroke Group Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: 770-751-2650 Care partner support group Meeting: 1st Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Contact: Dawn Reed, 678-777-7241

Diabetes Support Group Meeting: 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Joe Mengoni, 770-889-7577

Lupus Support Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 2 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767

Divorce Recovery Seminar Meeting: Ten-week course, new schedule every three months, 7 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767

MOMS Club of Roswell — East Meeting: Monthly, plus weekly activities and playgroups Contact: momsclubroswell@yahoo.com

DreamPower Therapeutic Equestrian Center Contact: 678-456-8082 Website: www.dreampowertherapy.org

MOMS Club of Roswell — South Meeting: Monthly, plus weekly activities and playgroups Contact: Libby Field, 770-772-6478 cornyfields@yahoo.com

EA Meeting: Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Contact: Suzanne, 404-307-1735 Foster Care Support Group Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 10 a.m. during Sept-Nov and Jan-May Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767 Infertility Support Meeting: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767

NA Meeting: Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at 7 p.m. Contact: Lee H, 678-576-4838 National Alliance on Mental Illness — NAMI Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Jerry Bishop, 678-446-5080 bishopjerryo@bellsouth.net

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LocaL oFFiciaLs overeaterS anonymouS Meeting: Saturdays at 9 a.m. Thursdays at 7 p.m. Meeting: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. Contact: Cindy, 404-394-9333 Bill, 770-992-6481 ParkinSon’S SuPPort grouP Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 4 p.m. Contact: Patty, 770-261-1767 Sa Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Dixie, 770-993-7253 S-anon Meeting: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Evelyn, 770-993-7253 women’S aa — Sober SiSterS Meeting: Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. Contact: Barbara G, 770-650-8482

LocaL oFFiciaLs united stAtes government PreSident barack obama (d) 202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461 president@whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov Senator Saxby chambliSS (r) 202-224-3521 fax: 202-224-0103 http://chambliss.senate.gov Senator Johnny iSakSon (r) 202-224-3643 fax: 770-661-0768 GA: 770-661-0999 http://isakson.senate.gov reP. tom Price (r), diStrict 6 202-225-4501 fax: 770-565-7570 GA: 770-565-4990 http://tom.house.gov reP. John linder (r), diStrict 7 202-225-4272 fax: 770-479-2999 GA: 770-479-1888 www.linder.house.gov

reP. nathan deal (r), diStrict 9 202-225-5211 fax: 202-225-8272 GA: 770-535-2592 www.house.gov/deal

stAte government www.legis.state.ga.us governor Sonny Perdue (r) 404-652-7003 fax: 404-652-7123 State Capitol, Room 111 Atlanta, GA 30334 Sen. david Shafer (r), diStrict 48 404-656-0048 fax: 404-651-6768 david.shafer@senate.ga.gov Sen. dan moody (r), diStrict 56 404-463-8055 fax: 404-651-6768 dan.moody@senate.ga.gov reP. Jan JoneS (r), diStrict 46 404-656-5024 jan.jones@house.ga.gov reP. chuck martin (r), diStrict 47 404-463-2247 fax: 404-463-2249 chuck.martin@house.ga.gov reP. harry geiSinger (r), diStrict 48 770-993-4264 fax: 770-594-1510 reP. wendell willard (r), diStrict 49 770-481-7100 fax: 770-481-7111 wendell.willard@house.ga.gov reP. mark burkhalter (r), diStrict 50 770-418-9098 fax: 770-418-9669 mark.burkhalter@house.ga.gov reP. tom rice (r), diStrict 51 404-656-5912 tom.rice@house.ga.gov

courts SuPerior court Chief Judge Doris L. Downs http://home.fultoncourt.org

404-730-4991

State court Chief Judge A.L. Thompson 404-613-4497 http://www.georgiacourts.org/courts/fulton/ magiStrate court Chief Judge Stephanie Davis 404-613-4433 http://www.georgiacourts.org/courts/fulton/

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Probate court Judge Pinkie T. Toomer

404-730-4690

Juvenile court Chief Judge Sanford Jones

404-224-4822

clerk of courtS Cathelene Robinson

404-730-5300

LOCAL OFFICIALS Board of Commissioners 678-493-6000 fax: 678-493-6013 141 Pryor St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultoncountyga.gov John H. eaves, District 1 404-612-8206 john.eaves@fultoncountyga.gov Robb Pitts, District 2 404-612-8210 robb.pitts@fultoncountyga.gov Lynne Riley, District 3 404-612-8213 lynne.riley@fultoncountyga.gov Tom Lowe, District 4 404-612-8218 tom.lowe@fultoncountyga.gov Emma I. Darnell, District 5 404-612-8222 emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov Nancy Boxill, District 6 404-612-8226 district6@fultoncountyga.gov

William Edwards, District 7 404-612-8230 william. edwards@fultoncountyga.gov

Board of Education

School System

Katie Reeves, District 2 reevesk@fultonschools.org

Superintendent Cindy Loe 404-768-3600 786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 loec@fultonschools.org www.fultonschools.org

Medical Examiner Chief Examiner Randy Hanzlick, MD 404-730-4400 fax: 404-730-4405 430 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30312

Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Theodore “Ted” Jackson 404-612-5100 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultonsheriff.org

Linda Schultz, District 1 schultzl@fultonschools.org

Ashley widener, District 5 widenera@fultonschools.org Julia Bernath, District 7 bernath@fultonschools.org

City of Alpharetta Mayor Arthur Letchas 678-597-6020 aletchas@alpharetta.ga.us

City of milton Mayor Joe Lockwood 678-242-2487 joe.lockwood@cityofmiltonga.us

Tax Commissioner

City of roswell

Arthur E. Ferdinand 404-730-4000 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

Mayor Jere Wood 770-594-6288 mayorwood@roswellgov.com

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advertisers

Support the Advertisers that support your community! Attorneys / Legal Services / Financial Services / Insurance Frank B. Pallotta,

Mr. Junk

Pete’s Plumbing Inc.

Reliable Heating & Air

Attorney at Law

IBC

Assistance Payroll Professionals

Fauxtastic Finishes

Pineapple Park

The Great Frame Up

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning / Restoration Carpet Dry-Tech

The Picture Framer 43

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Lawn & Garden Care Atlanta Classic Tree Service, Inc.

Chiropractors Colby Family Chiropractic

Historic Roswell Chiropractic

Grace Life Church

Freestyle Chaos

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baileys presents Barnum’s FUNundrum

Roswell Wedding Council

RussCorp Graphics

Deep Green Lawn

Pike Nurseries

Thomas Eye Group

Photographers

Dentists / Orthodontists / Oral Surgeons

C&W Photography

Healthy Smiles of Georgia

Dr. Jeff DeMercy

Kincaid Orthodontics

Roswell Pediatric Dentist

IFC

Smiles on Main

Dr. Wei-Yen Chang

Yours Forever Portraits

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Physicians & Medical Services Northside Hospital-Forsyth

RECREATION & FITNESS Body Back Fitness Book Camp

Alpharetta Christian Academy

Kim Bates Photography

Education / Childcare

Restaurants / Services

Chrysalis Experiential Academy 21

Edible Arrangements

Fellowship Christian School

Good Measure Meals

Kennesaw State University Continuing Education

Home Improvement / Repair / Services

Services / Retailers / Miscellaneous

Accuair Heating & Cooling, Inc. 29 Cabinetsmart

CCS Creative Works

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The Mad Hatter Service Company Meer Electrical Contractor, Inc

OPTOMETRISTS / EYE CARE

Churches

Critter Control

Cruise Planners Northside Chapel Nuclear Cowboyz

Interior Design

Lighthouse Small Business

Micore Travel, LLC DBA

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Cigar Merchant

Dogwood Forest of Alpharetta

GhostNet Global Keratin

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Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Expo

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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