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Summertime brings more than fun and vacation time; too often it brings tragedies that could have been prevented.
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Back To School Michelle and Brian Meek are the co-owners of AroundAbout — North Fulton magazine. Brian spent the last 15 years in sales and also owns a junior golf business. Michelle has been a stay-at-home mom for the past eight years and was a counselor at KSU prior to having their two girls, Ansley and Addison. They have lived in the Canton community for more than nine years.
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Writers Christopher Anderson, Ron Bradley, Michael Buckner, Michael Consoli, Krishna Doniparthi, Dan Jape, Jeff Kincaid, Arthur Letchas, Charles E. Martin, Michelle Martin, Vishant Nath, Suzanne Taylor, Laurie Troublefield, Delaney Young Volume 7 | Issue 8 113 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 204 Canton, GA 30115 tel. 770-720-7497 fax. 770-720-1329 editor@aroundnorthfulton.com www.footprintspublishing.com Subscription, Customer Service, and Submission Information — AroundAbout North Fulton, a publication of Footprints Publishing, Inc., is a monthly community magazine and is a franchise of AroundAbout Local Media, 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 $25 per year. Send check or money order to Footprints Publishing, Inc., 113 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 204, Canton, GA 30115. 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. Footprints Publishing, 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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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make North Fulton. by Cherryl Greenman, editor@aroundnorthfulton.com
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What’s New? Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway Extension Complete The newest section of the Big Creek Greenway (1) from Webb Bridge Road north to Marconi Drive was officially opened for walking, jogging, biking and skating at a ribbon cutting ceremony held on June 13. The extension project, which began in May of 2010, was substantially complete by May of this year and includes a 121’ bridge over Big Creek and a small parking facility off Marconi Drive. This adds .85 miles to the Alpharetta section of the Greenway, bringing its total length to approximately 8 miles. The 12-foot-wide paved trail meanders along Big Creek parallel to North Point Parkway, from Windward Parkway at Marconi Drive on the north end to Mansell Road on the south end. The newly completed project advances the city of Alpharetta’s goal of connecting to Forsyth County’s greenway trail to the north. A connection has already been achieved between the trail systems of Alpharetta and Roswell to the south. Roswell’s First Roundabout The city of Roswell (2) recently celebrated the completion of the city’s first roundabout at the intersection of Grimes Bridge Road/ Norcross Street/Warsaw Road. The event was held on the grounds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) located adjacent to the project. This unique design adds a fifth leg to the intersection which brings Melody Lane into proper alignment while allowing traffic to move freely through the intersection without signalization. The project includes pedestrian crossing islands, landscaping and decorative lighting.
Alpharetta city officials and staf f, members of th Commission an e Recreation d citizens attend ing the ribbon cu ceremony walk tting the new portion of the greenway .
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AARP honored Representative Chuck Martin
Leadership Award Presented to Lt. Anastasio
AARP Georgia honored Representative Chuck Martin, R-Alpharetta, recently for his role in spearheading the effort in the Georgia General Assembly to create a separate “assisted living” Left to right: AARP state president category that allows Rick D’Arezzo, Representative Martin, frail older Georgians AARP associate state director of advocacy Kathy Floyd; and volunteer and their families to Chuck Ware. have more input into their care. The new law will help residents stay in assisted living facilities instead of being forced into nursing homes just because they need help taking medications or getting around in an emergency. “We have been working for 16 years for this bill, and it will benefit hundreds of Georgians and their families,” said AARP associate state director of advocacy Kathy Floyd. “Rep. Martin’s strong leadership helped make this possible, and many, many Georgians owe him a debt of gratitude for his efforts.”
The Roswell Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant William Anastasio received the Franklin M. Kreml Leadership Award from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety (formerly the traffic institute). This award was established in 1984 by Kreml, the center’s founder, to “recognize and encourage the high ethical and professional Lieutenant values and dedication to public William Anastasio service upon which the Center for Public Safety was founded.” Lt. Anastasio was selected for the award by staff and classmates in the Center for Public Safety’s ten-week School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC), a demanding management program designed to provide police officers with high-quality training while accommodating their time and financial constraints.
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7th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ The Drake House, will host its annual homemade ice cream fundraiser at the Historic Roswell Town Square, 616 Atlanta Street on Sunday, August 28 from 2 — 4 p.m. If you have been craving homemade ice cream this will be the place to head — more than 100 unique flavors of homemade ice cream will be featured including orange mango sorbet, peanut butter chocolate chip, chocolate crunchy brownie and tropical delight. There will also be ice cream eating and stacking contests, music, face painting and children’s games. The Drake House provides shortterm crisis housing which includes assessment, empowerment and support programs to homeless mothers and their children in the North Fulton area. Funds raised from this event will help maintain 16 furnished apartments and provide empowerment programs such as job readiness, health and wellness, parenting skills The Drake House’s 2010 Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ and personal finances. 6
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Lee Gimenez
Roswell resident and an author, Lee Gimenez, recently announced his latest novel, “Terralus 4” is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders and other retailers. He is the author of five books and more than 50 short stories. Lee is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), and is a featured author on their website.
U.S. Military Academy Appointees U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., proudly announced that 29 Georgia students whom he had nominated to the United States military academies have now received appointments to the prestigious schools, among the students was Joseph Elliot of Roswell — U.S. Air Force Academy. “One of my favorite tasks each year is to nominate promising young leaders to our nation’s more on military academies,” Isakson said. Congratulations Joseph! page 8
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Roswell Garden Club
Fuentes Named Community Bank President
Members of the Roswell Garden Club celebrated National Garden Club Week with a luncheon at Mittie’s Tea Room. National Garden Club Week is celebrated during the first full week of June. For the club’s activities around Roswell visit www.roswellgardenclub.com.
Jerome Byers, Wells Fargo Atlanta regional president, has named Doug Fuentes Community Bank President for the North Atlanta metro area. In this role, Fuentes will provide leadership to 35 community banking stores in Alpharetta, Roswell, Cherokee and Forsyth counties, overseeing revenue growth and business planning, 13-year veteran, Doug and executing on sales and service Fuentes, to lead Wells strategies. “We welcome Doug back Fargo’s consumer banking. to Atlanta to lead the great North Atlanta metro team,” Byers said. “For the past several years, he has demonstrated his leadership skills by overseeing several of key markets in Georgia. Our team members and customers in Atlanta will benefit from his experience in sales and service, and his great work guiding our East Georgia stores in their transition from Wachovia to Wells Fargo last fall.”
Members of the Roswell Garden Club.
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ummertime brings more than fun and vacation time; too often it brings tragedies that could have been prevented. Each year, approximately 38 stranded children die from being overheated in an unattended vehicle, and the number starts to drastically increase in the peak of summer. The United States has already reached a milestone this year, one not worthy of pride. In late May, the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy in a hot car marked the 500th death in the nation since 1998. All of these deaths could have been prevented. Just since March, there have been 15 disturbing incidents of toddlers dying from being trapped in a sweltering car. There is truly no greater tragedy for a parent than to suffer the loss of a child, especially one due to hyperthermia. While the risks and causes of these horrific child hyperthermia deaths are well known, it still occurs an average of 38 times each year. Sadly, last year was the worst year on record yet with nearly 50 deaths. These tragedies have occurred in all but one state — Wyoming — and currently only 19 states have laws addressing unattended children in vehicles. As resilient advocates for never leaving your child alone in a car, Safe Kids USA and Safe Kids coalitions nationwide have united to educate parents and caregivers with preventative tips to avoid these heart-breaking tragedies. Safe Kids has already launched two national press conferences, as well as more than 30 local events across the country. Tips include placing a cell phone, laptop or whatever is necessary for the day on the floor in front of a child in a backseat. You can also set an alarm to remind yourself to drop off your child at day care. A little less than a third of these accidents occur from children who gain access to an unlocked vehicle, which can be avoided by simply locking the doors so children don’t enter the vehicle and become trapped. Remind your children that a car is not a playground and encourage them to play away from your vehicle.
By: Captain Chad Arp Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator- Safe Kids Cherokee County The bottom line is that there are ways to prevent these deaths. Be an active bystander and call 911 if you see a child unattended in a vehicle. In fact, in 2010, in just one county in the U.S. — Palm Beach — the fire and rescue department recorded approximately 450 calls of kids left in cars alone. The number could be infinitely larger and the consequences could have been much greater. By locking cars, creating reminders for ourselves and acting immediately to assist a child left alone in a vehicle, we can save children’s lives. Facts & Tips about Hyperthermia Children are at greater risk for hyperthermia when they are in cars unattended. • The body temperature of children rises 3 — 5 times faster than adults, and as a result, children are much more vulnerable to heat stroke. • If you see an unattended child in a car, dial 911 immediately. EMS professionals are trained to determine if a child is in trouble. Check vehicles and trunks FIRST if a child is missing. • Thirty percent of the recorded heat stroke deaths in the U.S. occur because a child was playing in an unattended vehicle. These deaths can be prevented by simply locking the vehicles to assure that kids don’t enter and become trapped. • Many child heat stroke deaths occur because parents and caregivers become distracted and exit their vehicle without their child. Use reminders to help you remember that your child is there. Free educational materials are available at www.Safekids.org. Post them at your childcare center, place of business, church — let’s help each other prevent further tragedies! www.aroundnorthfulton.com
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Eisley Jayne Lucian Age 1 on August 15 Daughter of Kim & Dan Lucian We love you so much, Boogie!
Ashlynn Claire Hodgins Age 8 on August 4 Happy Birthday Claire-Bear! Love, Daddy, Nana, Papa, Aunt Kimbo, Uncle Dan & Uncle Dusty
Mariam Janad Age 7 on July 6 Daughter of Latefa & Aseef Sister of Sarrah Happy Birthday Sunshine, from your whole family!
Baylor Borden Age 8 on August 12 Happy 8th Birthday Baylor! We love you! Mom, Dad & big brother Brody
Lilly Thomas Age 1 on August 4 Happy 1st Birthday sweet angel! Love, Mommy, Daddy & Laila
David Gomez Age 9 on August 26 Happy Birthday Son! Te queremos mucho! Mom, Dad & Jaycel
Rylie Power Age 3 on August 12 Happy Birthday Rylie! We love you very much! Mommy, Daddy & Harper
Ashley George Age 27 on August 16 Happy Birthday! Wife of Kevin George
Celebrate! Lacie Elexis Sellers
Born on June 5, 2011 at 1:22 p.m. 7 lbs., 3 oz., 20 inches long Proud parents are Michelle Wilson & Blake Sellers Sister of Garrett
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Princess ‘Shanla’ Bree Flanagan
Born on June 20, 2011 at 2:31 a.m. 6 lbs., 5 oz. Proud parents are Mark & Renna Flanagan Sister of Chris & Tasha
Congratulations to the Wenclawiak Family! They are the winners of our Summer Photo Contest 2011! Olivia and Ava Wenclawiak of Canton visited Cococay island in the Bahamas this summer Cococay is an island in the Bahamas owned by Royal Caribbean International. The Wenclawiak family went on a four day cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida to the Bahamas, stopping at Cococay island and Nassau. Some of the fun things they did with their mom, dad, and sister Jessica: cruise fun, snorkeling, nature walk, Dolphin encounter, hanging on the beach, shopping and waterpark. They said it was the “best vacation ever!� They won tickets to Stone Mountain Park to enjoy another family getaway!
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Things to do in North Fulton
specialEvents On-Going • TURTLE MONTH
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Nature Center’s first ever recycled animal craft contest; create your best turtle made from recycled and found objects. Chattahoochee Nature Center’s own celebrity box turtle will be judging the sculptures for originality and creative use of materials. For entry information, visit www.chattnaturecenter.org/nature-exchange. All entries due by August 24.
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OLD SOLDIER
Beginning at Al pharetta City Hall, the para de will feature marching band s, military units , floats, clowns , classic cars , an d of course cand y. Free Varsity ho t dogs, sodas, and fun activiti es at the parade end at Americ an Legion Post 20 1 on Wills Ro ad. Take this day to recognize th e living memor y of “All Veterans of All Wars.” 9:15 a.m. Alpharet ta City Band / 10 a.m. Veterans program / 10 :30 a.m. para de. www.alpharet ta.ga.us
RIVERSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET Held at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell from 8 a.m. — noon. 404-613-7670
DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA FARMERS’ MARKET Held in Historic Downtown Alpharetta, 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. except August 6
August 1 • ROSWELL FALL/WINTER REGISTRATION Roswell recreation center fall/winter registration begins at 10 a.m. www.roswellgove.com/ registration
August 2 • NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The public is invited to come spend the evening outside with neighbors, police officers and firefighters and enjoy a free cookout from 6 to 9 p.m. Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta. 678-297-6309
August 2 • NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Join Roswell Police Department and Target at city hall, 38 Hill Street, for FREE national event including police vehicles and fire equipment and games for kids. 7— 9 p.m.
August 3 • BEACH PARTY Roswell United Methodist Church will host a free beach party at Riverside Park from 10 a.m. — noon. 770-993-6218
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August 3 • DOLLY PARTON An evening with Dolly Parton at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5010
August 6 • CNC NIGHT HIKE Watch fireflies and join a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist on an adventure with nature to see what happens as the sun goes down and the stars come out! 8 — 10 p.m. $10 non-members/$7 members, ages 5 to adult. www.chattnaturecenter.org
August 6 • 33rd ANNUAL OLD SOLDIERS DAY RACE Sign up for the 5K or 10K race, held at Alpharetta City Pool Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway. www.alpharetta.ga.us
August 6 • RIVERSIDE SOUNDS Riverside Sounds Concert Series featuring Oliver Wood & Friends. Free from 7 — 9 p.m. at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road. 770-641-3705
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2011 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
CHUKKAR FARM CONCERT SERIES
Come and watch 156 of the best golfers in the world play in the 93rd edition of the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek. www.awesomealpharetta.com
5th year of bringing performing songwriters in America to Alpharetta, concert held at Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. 678-665-0040
August 13 • CNC FAMILY BIRD WALK
August 18 • ALIVE AFTER FIVE
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Join Master Birder and wildlife volunteer Zelia LeBeau for a morning bird walk! This is the perfect class for the beginning birder of any age! Bring binoculars if you have them! All ages. www.chattnaturecenter.org
Every third Thursday on Canton Street in beautiful Historic Roswell from 5 — 9 p.m.
CONSIGNMENT SALE
August 13 • FREE FAMILY MOVIE Bring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy great music, play on the playgrounds and then settle in for movie fun. Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand. Movie begins at dark. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road. www.roswellgove.com
August 13 • SHREDFEST Bring your sensitive documents to the Roswell Public Works facility, 1810 Hembree Road, 8 a.m. — noon. Roswell and non-Roswell residents are welcome to participate. 770-442-8822
August 16 • 2ND ANNUAL STAR HOUSE GOLF MARATHON This golf marathon will be held at Brookfield Country Club to benefit STAR House, beginning at 8 a.m. www.starhousefoundation.org
August 20 • 3rd ANNUAL TRILOGY TROLLEY CRAWL Visit jolly old London Town on the grounds of Barrington Hall, Smith Plantation assumes an Italian flair by transforming into Rome and Bulloch Hall will recapture the romance and appeal of Paris. www.southerntrilogy.com
August 27 • BABYSITTING WORKSHOP
August 20 • Event begins at 7 a.m. with registration; walk/run begins at 8:30 a.m. at John Howell Park, Greencove and Virginia Ave., Atlanta. www.FreeToBreathe.org
North Fulton Hospital will host a workshop which teaches children ages 11 — 14 how to be prepared and responsible babysitters. Bring doll or stuff animal and sack lunch and drink. Cost $30. 770-751-2660
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August 27-28 •
FREE TO BREATHE 5K RUN/WALK
ROSWELL FALL LACROSSE
ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK
Registration is open to boys and girls ages 7 — 14 (age as of 9/1/2011). Craig Fuller for more information at 770-569-9746 or email cfuller@roswellgov.com
35 artists will be offering beautiful artwork for sale and some artists may be exhibiting their talent at Main Street and Milton Avenue, 20 North Main Street, Alpharetta. Rain or shine, Saturday 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. 678-762-1035
August 20-21 • BACKYARD CAMPOUT
August 16 • LOSE WEIGHT SAFELY PRESENTATION Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC is hosting free presentations, Safely Lose Weight Without Chemicals, Cravings or Unwanted Side Effects, 4 — 5 p.m. at ExecuCourt in Towne Lake, 6478 Putnam Ford Drive, Woodstock. 678-938-7274, www.GAhypnotherapy.com
School may be back in session, but there is still camping to be done! Sleep out under the stars, enjoy night hikes, play games in the meadow, and listen to songs as you roast marshmallows around the campfire and more! $45 non-member families/$35 member families (price per tent), pre-registration required. www.chattnaturecenter.org
Contest Corner
August’s Trivia Question: Why does August have 31 days and how did this impact February? If you know the answer or find the picture, be the first to call (770) 720-7497 or email to art@aroundnorthfulton.com. Please notify us that your answer is for “North Fulton.”
Due West Treasure Chest will host a children’s/ teen consignment sale at the Due West UMC Family Life Center, 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. Thursday, August 25 9:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Friday, August 26 9:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.; and Saturday, August 27 8a.m. —12 noon. Many items are 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY. 678-318-1908
August 28 • ICE CREAM CRANKIN’ FUNDRAISER The Drake House 7th annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ fundraiser will be held at the Roswell Town Square, 616 Atlanta Street, Roswell. 2 — 4 p.m. rain or shine. www.thedrakehouse.org, 770-587-4712
Find the hidden picture Hubert Roper (hidden picture) & Elma Edrenic (trivia) were our winners for July’s contest corner. They received a gift card to Starbucks. Congratulations!
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SCHOOL HMS Teacher Receives Fulbright Grant The United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced recently that Jennifer Hannah, teacher at High Meadows School in Roswell, has been awarded a Fulbright classroom teacher exchange grant to teach in Scotland. Ms. Hannah is one of approximately 60 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad Jennifer Hannah through the program in 2011-2012. The Fulbright program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. The primary source of funding for the program is an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
News Hillside Elementary Wins the Gran-Daddy of PTA Awards! The Outstanding Elementary PTA Award for North Fulton was presented to Hillside Elementary for the 2010-2011 school year. The award is given to one elementary, one middle and Michele Augusta and Janice Herhold one high school Hillside Elementary School PTA representatives. each year based on PTA programs and achievements. Together with the administration and teachers, the Hillside PTA hosted artist day, character education, the Yukon math program, the Iditarod reading challenge, Reflections Art program and 33 other PTA programs during the year. Hillside is also the only school in the area with a gardening program and science day allowing the students amazing opportunities for experiential learning. In addition, the Hillside PTA achieved model PTA status due to strong parent involvement, advocacy and partnership in the school community. Thanks to the dedicated volunteers and parent-administrator-teacher cooperation, Hillside Elementary also received two other awards! It won the Chick-Fil-A Core Essentials award for 2011 for their character education program, and a Kroger Plus Learning Go Green award.
“Meeting Thomas Edison” Play Ms. Andrea Steedle’s 20102011 fourth grade class at Dolvin Elementary School performed the reader’s theater play “Meeting Thomas Edison.” Left to right: Lauren Popp, Logan Baker, Mia Delap, Preston Levine, and Connor Green.
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Fulton County School District: www.fultonschools.org (404) 768-3600
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance August 15 First Day of School September 5 School Holiday October 17 Teacher Workday — Students off November 23 — 25 School Holiday December 23 — January 3 School Holiday January 4 Teacher Workday — Students off
Public Schools Alpharetta Elementary School 192 Mayfield Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 740-7015 Principal: Adam Maroney
Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 521-7640 Principal: Shannon Kersey
Birmingham Falls Elementary School 14865 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2820 Principal: Susan Matzkin
Cogburn Woods Elementary School 13080 Cogburn Road Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2845 Principal: Bruce Fraser
Crabapple Middle School 10700 Crabapple Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4520 Principal: Nathan Buhl
Crabapple Crossings Elementary School
12775 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 740-7055 Principal: George Freiberger
Creek View Elementary School 3995 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 667-2932 Principal: Matt Rogers
Crossroads/Second Chance North 791 Mimosa Boulevard Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-6334 Principal: Dennis Kostulakos (interim)
Elkins Pointe Middle School 11290 Elkins Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 667-2892 Principal: Melinda Springman
Fulton Science Academy High School
4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 475-3223 Principal: Namik Sercan
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Fulton Science Academy Middle School
Mimosa Elementary School
1675 Hembree Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 753-4141 Principal: Kenan Sener
1550 Warsaw Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 552-4540 Principal: Lynn Johnson
Fulton Sunshine Academy
Mountain Park Elementary School
1335 Northmeadow Parkway Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 410-1500 Principal: Murat Cetin
11895 Mountain Park Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4530 Principal: Stacy Perlman
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Northwestern Middle School
815 Hembree Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 667-2902 Principal: Kalpana Raju
12805 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2870 Principal: Jasmine Kullar
Hopewell Middle School
Roswell High School
13060 Cogburn Road Milton, GA 30004 (678) 297-3240 Principal: Lenora Patterson
11595 King Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4500 Principal: Jerome Huff
Independence High School
Roswell North Elementary School
86 School Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 521-7611 Principal: Tabatha Taylor
Lake Windward Elementary School
10525 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-6320 Principal: Kindra Smith
Summit Hill Elementary School
11770 E. Fox Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 740-7050 Principal: Martha Messina
13855 Providence Road Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2830 Principal: Nancy Murphy
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Sweet Apple Elementary School
405 Cumming Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 667-2912 Principal: Kirk Shrum
12025 Etris Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 643-3310 Principal: Natalie Richman
Milton High School
Webb Bridge Middle School
13025 Birmingham Highway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 740-7000 Principal: Cliff Jones
4455 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 667-2940 Principal: Susan Opferman
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North Fulton 2011-2012 New Principals As the fourth largest school system in Georgia, Fulton has more than 12,000 full-time employees, including more than 6,800 teachers and other certified personnel. The northern part is home to the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. North Fulton welcomes new principals and assistant principals to its family, as well as returning principals and assistant principals; some will be moving from other schools in North Fulton while others are making their first marks as the leaders of their respective schools.
Dr. Lenora Patterson, Hopewell Middle School
Zina Rhodes, Bethune Elementary School
Dr. Lenora Patterson joined Hopewell Middle School this summer as its new principal, having served as assistant principal at Riverwood International Charter School. Dr. Patterson began her career in DeKalb County as a middle school math teacher and also has taught reading and math at the elementary level. As a curriculum assistant principal at Riverwood, Dr. Patterson reviewed the instructional delivery of the math, science, career technology, visual and performing arts and physical education departments. She also developed “Riverwood PUSH,” a program that identifies and recruits high-achieving minority students for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. Dr. Patterson earned a bachelor’s degree in economics, followed by a master’s degree in teaching from Emory University. She earned her doctorate in education from Vanderbilt University.
Zina Rhodes took the helm of Bethune Elementary School during the summer, filling the shoes of retiring principal Gwendolyn Miller. Zina has served as an assistant principal at Liberty Point Elementary School since 2002, and before that was a curriculum support teacher and a first and fourth grade teacher at Randolph Elementary. She also has held the role of a school improvement coordinator at Fulton’s central administrative offices, helping schools develop initiatives to improve student performance. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in educational leadership with Nova Southeastern University, Zina also holds a specialist’s degree in administration and supervision from the University of West Georgia and a master’s degree in elementary education from Troy State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Georgia State University.
Susan Opferman, Webb Bridge Middle School An assistant principal in Gwinnett County, Susan Opferman is joining the Fulton County School System as Webb Bridge Middle School’s new principal. A 23-year veteran educator, Susan taught at elementary and middle schools in Gwinnett County before joining the administrative team at Creekland Middle School in Lawrenceville. In 2011, she was named Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals as well as a recipient of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders’ President’s Professional of the Year award. Susan is pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership from Liberty University and holds specialist’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Georgia. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Florida.
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Shannon Kersey, Alpharetta High School Shannon Kersey steps into Alpharetta High School’s top leadership role after serving as an assistant principal at the school. During her career Shannon has held teaching and leadership positions in Clayton and Gwinnett counties as well as in Decatur City Schools. Additionally, she has served as a coordinator of teacher development in Gwinnett and as a director of instructional services in the Decatur school system. As a curriculum assistant principal at Alpharetta High, she worked collaboratively with teachers to implement common assessments and make instructional adjustments to prepare students for end-of-course tests and other standardized tests. A lifelong learner, Shannon is pursuing a doctoral degree in educational policy studies at Georgia State University, where she also received her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in English.
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In the Community
SPORTS
News
Saint Andrew Rowing Club Earns Medals
33rd Annual CNC Possum Trot 10K
Saint Andrew Rowing Club, Roswell, had an impressive showing at the 2011 US Rowing Youth National Championships held June 10 — 12 in Oakridge, TN. Out of a talented Left to right: Veronica Jones, Casey Ward, field of more Todd Summers, Nick Snow, Stephen Podwojski, than 1,500 James Holland, Jennifer Kish, and Hayley Tanasijevich. (Open arm for 9th rower not elite rowers available for photo, Taylor Hughes.) representing 148 teams and 23 states, SARC took two silver medals, advanced 4 boats to grand finals and one to petit finals. The best ever showing for the club in its 23 year history and one of only three clubs in the southeast region, and the only one from Georgia, to come home with two or more medals. SARC is the only local team to medal at this prestigious competition which is a 2,000 meter sprint race.
This year, conditions were perfect for the early morning run along the river and the pace was fast and furious in the crowded pack; but Andrew Fuller, from Montrose, Georgia, pulled out ahead of the runners from the very beginning of the race and maintained his lead through-out this favorite 10K race along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, finishing with an excellent Andrew Fuller time of 32:41. Andrew placed first in the 33rd annual Possum Trot and he was presented his official first place medal and awards by Senator John Albers of Roswell during the post race celebration at the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion. The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a 127-acre, private non-profit facility dedicated to connecting people to their natural world. More than 140,000 visitors each year enjoy the Nature Center’s Discovery Center and Nature Exchange, focused on interpreting the Chattahoochee River Watershed, with the beautiful woodland hiking trails, river boardwalk, native plant gardens, family and children’s programs, live animal exhibits and wildlife rehabilitation clinic. Chattahoochee Nature Center hours are Monday — Saturday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Sunday noon — 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children and $6 for seniors. www.chattnaturecenter.org
Thayer Signs with Reinhardt Zach Thayer, a 6-foot-1, 150-pound middle infielder from Cumming, Ga., has signed a letter of intent to attend Reinhardt University in the fall and play Front row (left to right):Deborah Thayer (Zach’s mother), Thayer and Sam Thayer baseball in the (Zach’s father). Back row: John O’Connor, spring of 2012 for Mount Pisgah Christian School head John Ihlenburg, who varsity baseball coach and Reinhardt officially took over head coach John Ihlenburg. as the Eagles’ head coach on July 1. Thayer comes to Reinhardt from Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek, where he played for head coach John O’Connor. Zach is the son of Sam and Deborah Thayer, and was Mount Pisgah’s starting shortstop in 2010 and 2011 after transferring from West Forsyth High School in Cumming. 18 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
McFarlin Selected to 5-A All-Star Team Roswell High School is very proud to announce that Will McFarlin, a junior, has been awarded the prestige of being selected for the first All-State Team for AAAAA by the Georgia High School Golf Coaches’ Association. Will was also selected AllWill McFarlin Region 6 AAAAA this year for the third consecutive season after posting a 69 in the Region Championship Tournament. He led the Roswell High School Hornets this past season with a 72.9 scoring average. Will is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim McFarlin of Roswell.
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In the Community
Under the
Gold DOME by Representative Charles E. “Chuck” Martin
Things That Make You Go “Hmmm. . .” And More. . . Does anyone remember the Johnny Carson Show that used to have a segment of, “Things that make you go hmmm….?” In case you don’t it would be questions like, “Why do you park on a driveway and drive on a parkway?” or my favorite, “If you jog backwards do you gain weight?”
Send me your favorite Department of Transportation, aka Department of Lane Closure, story — laughing about these stories may just keep us all from crying in this Atlanta heat.
Well I have a new one, and a story that goes with it…
Federal Appeals Panel Reverses Water Ruling — Advantage Georgia A Federal Appeals Court panel overturned a ruling from 2009 that would have limited our region’s ability to continue to get drinking water from the Chattahoochee Basin. This ruling will allow continued good faith negotiations rather than the “gun to the head” approach required after the original ruling by Judge Magnuson in 2009.
The question: “Why is it called the Department of Transportation when it always seems to be closing lanes so you are unable to be transported?” The story: I recently landed in Atlanta at about 10:30 p.m.; Delta got me in on schedule, luggage and all. I even escaped the dreaded airport parking lot in good time and headed north up I-85, but wait — traffic slowed to an almost complete stop about one mile up the road with no warning except for the brake lights ahead. I thought, “Darn my luck, an accident, I hope everybody is ok.” Really, I did, I was in good spirits after a productive trip, I did think that! Then I inched forward with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of vehicles traveling along an interstate highway. As I “moved” I reached one lane that was closed, then further ahead a second lane closed — almost a full hour to travel only a mile. Finally, at Langford Parkway, I was forced to exit and follow Langford Parkway as a “detour” to get back to I-75/85 and continue north toward Atlanta, and then to Alpharetta. That’s right, the Department of Transportation and/or their contractor had “closed” all lanes of I-85 North between the airport and the I-75 merge. Now I understand roadwork must occur and there is never a perfect time to impact a major highway; however, “I go hmmm and just shake my head,” when there is no warning to people wishing to be “transported” and ALL the lanes are closed at once — there’s got to be a better way. 20 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
Highlights from the Hill
Plan for Regional Transportation Tax Begins to Take Shape The plan for a final project list for voters to consider is taking shape and should be available within the next couple of months. Currently there are almost twice as many projects in the plan than can be paid for — stay tuned as the final list takes shape! Redistricting, State and Federal Districts Set for August 15 The Georgia General Assembly will convene on August 15 to approved new districts for state and federal offices based on the latest census data. The process is expected to take about two weeks. You can follow the process at www.legis.ga.gov. In addition to this article I will be sending updates in the interim by e-mail, to subscribe send an e-mail to chuck@martinforgeorgia.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
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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In the Community
The View From CITY HALL
Loyalty and Dedication by Alpharetta Mayor Arthur Letchas June 30, 2011, marked the end of an era for the city of Alpharetta with the retirement of Sue Devore Rainwater. Sue was a loyal and dedicated steward of the city long before she was hired as the city clerk in 1979. When hired, no one doubted her work ethic, as she lovingly volunteered for the city for ten years before she became an official employee.
Call me nostalgic, but it seems that in days gone by loyalty was a two way street. Employees dedicated themselves to working hard and projecting a quality image for their company. In return, those same companies were loyal to their employees, making sure they were paid a fair wage for a job well done, looked after in times good and bad and treated like family. Arthur G. Letchas is the mayor of Alpharetta. You may contact him by calling 678-297-6020 or e-mail aletchas@alpharetta.ga.us.
Today, that is not always the case. While I understand that in the current economy, layoffs, furlough days and other cuts may be necessary, that does not mean employees should take a distant second to profit margins. I believe that if you treat your employees well, in return they will make your company a better organization through their service and dedication.
Sue’s leaving will certainly be felt citywide, as she has come to embody all that is Alpharetta. One special touch Sue carried Loyalty and dedication are characteristics most employers revere, out with her southern belle charm was a yearly recognition and rightfully so. I am especially appreciative of the more than email sent to each city employee on the anniversary of their 400 employees who hire date. In most of these emails, help make Alpharetta the she reminded employees that wonderful community it is. We the city of Alpharetta was a While I understand that in the current have many Alpharetta employees wonderful place to call home, and economy, layoffs, furlough days and other who have dedicated twenty of the city was better off for their cuts may be necessary, that does not more years of service to our hard work and dedication. mean employees should take a distant community. We also have second to profit margins. I believe that if This got me to thinking. In this employees who began working you treat your employees well, in return current day and age, it is unusual with the city in the past year. they will make your company a better for a person to spend a lifetime No matter their length of service, organization through their service and with the same organization. I trust they will find that their dedication. According to the Department of hard work and dedication does Labor, the average person will not go unnoticed in Alpharetta. Mayor Arthur Letchas change jobs three to five times My service to the city of during his or her career. I find Alpharetta began in 1983. This that hard to imagine. Like Sue, I year will mark my final term in spent my entire profession with office. Through my tenure as a one organization — the Fulton County Board of Education. city councilman, and now as Mayor, I hope you have found I did my student teaching at North Springs High School my loyalty unwavering. Alpharetta is the place I am proud to in Sandy Springs, which is where I landed my first job as a live, work and serve. teacher and coach after I completed my college education.
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Back School To
Tips and Activites
10 Homework Success Tips for All Ages
Summer break is winding down, and it’s time to head back to school. Whether it’s your child’s first year or twelfth year in school, these tips and activities are sure to make this school year great!
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1. Establish a routine. Your child should have a set time and place for working on their homework. 2. Working at a desk with minimal distractions generally works best. If there is no desk available, establish another study area that is free from distractions. 3. Plan out your child’s homework with them, so that you are both aware of what needs to be done each day. 4. Start working on larger assignments ahead of time. If you break down these large assignments (studying for a test, projects, etc.) into smaller assignments over the course of a few days or weeks, they will be more manageable. 5. Make sure your child has all the supplies they need nearby, so they don’t have to go searching for them in the middle of homework time. 6. Split up homework time with short breaks to keep your child’s attention and focus strong. The ratio of work time to break time should depend on the child’s age. 7. Make sure your child has a healthy snack either before or during their homework time. 8. Getting enough sleep at night is always important for success. 9. Try doing the hardest homework first, since it will require the greatest amount of attention from your child, and then work your way to the easiest work. 10. Lastly, always be positive and encouraging, and make learning fun!
Spot the Difference Can you spot the six differences between the two pictures?
10 School Day Routine Tips By: Delaney Young
1. Start practicing your morning and nighttime routines a week before school starts, so kids are already adjusted. 2. Plan out anything you can the night before: outfits, breakfast, lunches, homework, etc. 3. Write out a checklist of jobs, chores, habits your kids should complete each morning and night. 4. The routines should include rules and rewards, so that your child stays motivated. 5. Consider staggering the wake-up times of your children. Wake up the kids who need the most help or are the slowest first. 6. Don’t skip breakfast.
7. Always stick to the routine you have set. Kids need consistency. 8. Limit the use of electronics and the intake of caffeine an hour before bedtime, so that kids are relaxed enough to fall asleep quickly. 9. Provide your child with a sheet of information they may need to know throughout the day, so that they don’t have to worry about remembering everything. 10. Make sure your child is getting at least eight hours of sleep. A good night’s sleep is the best way to make every day go smoothly. www.aroundnorthfulton.com 25
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‘Stress-Free’ Remodeling
David Sturm, founder of Attention To Detail Home Remodeling in Roswell, has seen a lot of changes in home remodeling throughout his 14 years in the industry. The growing trend in energy efficiency has resulted in an increasingly and often confusing array of design models and interior features, along with color palettes and other choices. “Now there
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are so many selections that it can be overwhelming to homeowners,” he says. “We try to make the process easier for homeowners by understanding their preferences and budget, then offering a few choices based on those preferences and within budget. We describe our approach as ‘stress-free’ remodeling.” Sturm brings a unique blend of experience and perspective to the job; he offers three in-house designers, one of which is a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and Professional Licensed Interior Designer. While helping his father restore old Victorian homes has provided hands-on experience that can be applied to all facets of remodeling, Sturm’s background as a former chef has given him a practical perspective in kitchen design. “The two backgrounds bring function and design together,” he says, “so that I can better serve my clients by delivering both seamless kitchen design and real-life functionality.” Sturm says he celebrates the completion of a kitchen remodel by cooking a special meal for the homeowners to help them understand how their new appliances work and how certain special features can be used. “Usually it’s a dish that looks and tastes great, and is easy to make with the newly remodeled kitchen features.” In addition to kitchen remodels, Attention To Detail Home Remodeling also specializes in bathrooms and basements — providing full-service residential remodeling to North Metro Atlanta since opening in Smyrna in 1997 and relocating to Roswell in 2004. “We started on a shoestring budget, with just myself and a couple of helpers tackling handyman-type jobs,” Sturm says. “Eventually, with proper training and
people under our belts, we took on larger and larger projects leading us into what we do today. Attending seminars and earning specific certifications helps us to stay on top of the latest trends.” Sturm was the first of only three individuals in Georgia to earn CKBR (Certified Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler) designation in 2007; he is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and has certifications in installing decks, tankless water heaters and ceramic tile.
Such “attention to detail” has helped the company twice earn the Super Service Award from Angie’s List and an A+ rating for five years from the Better Business Bureau. In addition, Sturm says Attention To Detail Home Remodeling uses Guild Quality to conduct independent, third-party customer satisfaction surveys. “It’s a great way for us to hone our business People are looking for stability. These licenses model by finding out and warranties, along with our individual what our customers certifications, experience and reputation really think,” he says. through client referrals show potential clients “Customers are more that Attention To Detail is a stable, reliable likely to be up-front with company. In the end, we want our work and an independent firm our service to earn us lifelong customers. than with us, so these surveys help us to know David Sturm what we might need to change.”
Sturm describes Attention To Detail as a “design build” remodeler that offers everything under one roof — from initial consultation to architectural design, construction/installation, interior decorating and everything in between. “We communicate with homeowners from beginning to end so they understand that the client relationship and craftsmanship are most important to us. We work hard to understand our clients and to exceed their expectations, because we want to do the job right the first time.”
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Attention To Detail Home Remodeling follows a strict standards and practices policy that ensures quality service and regard to homeowners’ residence and time. “Our workers know there is no music, no smoking and no vulgar language on homeowners’ premises,” Sturm says. “Plus, they clean up and remove all dust at the end of every workday so the homeowners are still able to live in their homes.”
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Attention To Detail Home Remodeling offers homeowners additional assurance through all staterequired licenses and warranties — including general liability and workers’ compensation — which are checked monthly and updated as necessary. “We do everything on the up-and-up, so that we protect not only the homeowners but also ourselves,” Sturm says. “People are looking for stability. These licenses and warranties, along with our individual certifications, experience and reputation through client referrals show potential clients that Attention To Detail is a stable, reliable company. In the end, we want our work and our service to earn us lifelong customers.”
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Love in Action
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By Delaney Young The Child Development Association (CDA) opened its doors to the Roswell community 44 years ago, making it the oldest nonprofit in Georgia, with the motto of “Love in Action.” The original founders’ mission was to provide care for the children of economically disadvantaged, working parents because they understood the importance and significance of a quality preschool education. Today, the CDA is providing for families in a way that surpasses what the founders would have even dreamed of. The CDA operates a daycare and leased office space facility at their main address in Roswell. This space not only houses nine classrooms, which serve 200 kids a year, but it also provides offices for other related nonprofits such as Every Woman Works, Families First and others. The daycare program is available for children ages one to five and uses the Creative Curriculum and is NAEYC accredited. Donna Smythe, the executive director of the CDA, says their fundamental philosophy is, “children learn through play.” However, not only is the preschool operating on a nationally accredited curriculum, but it also offers students the opportunities to go on free of charge field trips to see puppet shows, to the library, to the Georgia Aquarium and more. 30 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
The cost to parents for this preschool is $80 a week, which may not seem like much, but according to Smythe, the average income of the enrolled families is around $20,000 a year, while the average income for all families in the Roswell area is $70,000. Smythe says that if this preschool were not a nonprofit, they could be charging $250 a week for their programs. But, thanks to donations, fundraisers and volunteers, the CDA is able to keep their costs low. The impact of giving these children this type of education is huge. Smythe quoted a study from researchers Risley and Hart, which found that children of lower income families know three million fewer words by the time they reach the age of five than higher income families. In addition, higher income children also now have a greater vocabulary by the age of five than most lower income parents. CDA is attempting to provide a way for kids of lowincome families to bridge this gap and succeed. The CDA also began operating Kids Express last year. Kids Express provides drop-in childcare services at the North Fulton Service Center in Sandy Springs. While at Kids Express, the children are exposed to the same high quality activities
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Wish List: Gift cards from large stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, Publix, Kroger Georgia’s Scholarship Tax Credit Program: Donate and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes, and receive a deduction on your federal taxes. See http://apogeescholarships.org for more information. Fund a child’s scholarship for a year.
and education that they would be provided if they were attending the daycare facility in Roswell. In the first year alone, this service has served 3,000 kids. The newest program sponsored by the CDA is a Parents as Teachers Outreach, which will be launching sometime this fall. This outreach is intended to help those parents who are taking care of their children in the home by providing them with advice on how to structure their children’s learning and play within the home. However, none of this would be possible without the generous donations and support of the community. Each year, the CDA hosts a Down Home Derby fundraiser, which is held in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby and is a casual affair. The CDA also has other groups, such as North Point Community Church and neighborhood associations, hold fundraisers on its behalf.
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A Surgical Solution for Heartburn Without Incisions by Michael W. Shotwell, MD, FACS General Surgery
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hat may have seemed like science fiction, surgery without an incision, is now a reality that is making lives better for patients suffering from chronic acid reflux also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dr. Michael Shotwell of Northside Hospital – Cherokee is the first in the area to offer the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure for the treatment of GERD.
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“The TIF procedure with the EsophyX device can significantly improve quality of life for our patients,” said Dr. Shotwell. “Many patients take reflux medications which suppress acid production such as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) to help relieve their heartburn symptoms and are still unable to eat the foods they want or have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux. In addition, recent studies have shown that long term use of PPIs can lead to inadequate absorption of minerals such as calcium leading to bone fractures. Studies have also shown that PPIs can interact with other prescription medications reducing their efficacy. Clinical studies show that at two years after the TIF procedure, nearly 80 percent of patients are off of their daily reflux medications and can eat and drink foods and beverages they avoided for many years. Reflux no longer impacts their life like it previously did.”
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In a healthy patient, there is a natural valve between the esophagus and the stomach that forms a physical barrier preventing stomach fluids from backwashing, or “refluxing,” up into the Dr. Shotwell received his medical degree from the Medical College esophagus. “In a patient of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia in with chronic GERD, 1998. He completed his residency at Michigan State University in East this valve has become Lansing, Michigan in 2003. He is dysfunctional,” explained Board Certified in General Surgery. Dr. Shotwell.” The TIF procedure reconstructs the valve between the esophagus and the stomach to prevent reflux. It is based on the same well- proven principles of conventional more invasive laparoscopic GERD surgery. TIF’s advantage is that it is “surgery from within” performed transorally (through the mouth). Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, no visible scar and most patients can get back to their normal activities within a few days.” With millions of Americans diagnosed with GERD and not fully satisfied with their treatment options, the TIF procedure with the EsophyX device offers an excellent alternative. “We are very excited to be able to offer our patients the same benefits as more invasive procedures with only minimal risk,” expressed Dr. Shotwell. Please contact us if you or someone you know suffers with chronic GERD and would like more information about how TIF can get you back to living without the pills and without heartburn.
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We would like to remind our readers that August is the last issue as AroundAbout North Fulton. Next month we will begin as separate titles serving the areas of Alpharetta and Roswell. As we strive to build stronger communities, we must be relevant to our readers. We feel that the North Fulton area is too large to effectively cover all of the community, school and church news and be relevant to our readers as well. Over the past few years, combining the titles made good economic sense but now, we feel the time is right to move them back to the way they once were. As always, each title will consist of positive stories and timely information as well as many interesting editorial columns. It is also important to mention, we could not provide these magazines if it were not for the loyalty and support from our advertisers. So in turn, we encourage you to support these businesses and services as they help strengthen the community and make Roswell and Alpharetta great places to live! Below, you will find the appropriate contact information to use for each title. Our phone number stays the same
but as for news, birthday or special announcements and press releases, please utilize the correct email addresses so that we can make sure your announcement or information is placed in the pertinent magazine. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at (770) 720-7497. You may also email the publisher at bmeek@footprintspublishing.com for more information. We are excited about this change and the brightness of our future in our communities. Roswell and Alpharetta are great places to live and we will enjoy being the resource each of these communities relies on for years to come.
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Healthy Living
Battling the
Back to School Blues by Christopher Anderson, M.D.
Ready or not, it’s time to stock up on school supplies, buy new school clothes and get ready for those early morning starts to the day. Back to school is a time of excitement for some and a time of fear and dread for others.
• Before the first day, write down all pertinent information that can alleviate a “melt-down” at school, i.e. their student ID number, bus number, locker combination, teacher’s name, room number, etc.
Children’s fears and worries are just as real and powerful as those of adults but children have less experience coping. It is our job, as parents, to remind them that their anxiety is normal and expected. Let them know that everyone feels a little nervous about the first day of school — even Mom and Dad and probably even their teacher. Encourage them to talk about their concerns and worries. Fears can be harmful if not addressed.
There are a few medical issues that we need to address as well. • Make sure your child has received all of the necessary immunizations. Be aware that there are two additional immunizations that your child may need this year — Chickenpox booster and Hepatitis A. • Inform the school nurse and your child’s teacher about any medical conditions your child may have, particularly food allergies, asthma, diabetes and any other conditions that may need to be managed. • Make arrangements with the school nurse to administer any medications your child might need while at school. • If your child has a condition that could affect their learning, discuss it with their teacher. For example, if your child has vision problems, they should sit near the board, and a child with attention deficit disorder should be seated in the front of the room.
To help your child cope with the fears about starting back to school, it’s very important to always keep the lines of communication open. Communication is the key! Sit down together and find out what worries them. Some common fears that many students have may include: • Who will my new teacher be? • What if my teacher is mean? • Will any of my friends be in my class? • Will I fit in? • Who will I sit with at lunch? • What if I don’t understand my schoolwork? • What if there’s a bully in my class? As parents, we want to help our children with their back to school worries. Here are a few strategies that we can use to help ease in their transition. Let your child know that everyone in the family needs to adjust to the new schedule, so he or she doesn’t feel alone with these changes. • Make a schedule. Make set times for your child to wake up, do homework and go to bed. Daily routines improve school success. • To simplify the morning rush, select clothes the night before. • It is very important for your child to get enough sleep. It is impossible for him or her to succeed in school if his or her body is too tired. • Make sure they eat a healthy breakfast. Kids are more alert and do better in school if they eat a good breakfast every morning. 36 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
Whether it’s the first day of the school or the last, make sure your child knows you’re there to listen to his or her feelings or concerns, share in all achievements, and that you don’t expect perfection — only that your child tries his or her best.
Information obtained from www.kidshealth.org, www.anxietybc.com, and www.ncjournalforwomen.com. This information provided by Christopher Anderson, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. They are open seven days a week from 9am to 9pm. For more information, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel.
Healthy Living
Suzanne speaks:
B.loved Boutique
by Suzanne Taylor
From left: Eileen Chua wearing Ya Long Tube Dress with Ruffle $48 & Mandy Phillips wearing Blue Bird Tiered Ruffle Maxi Dress $48.
Do you know that girl who always looks stylish, fashion forward and put together? I have a few friends who fit that description and would love reading about Mandy Phillips of Canton and Eileen Chua of Dunwoody, owners of an online women’s clothing and accessories boutique, www.shopbloved.com. The name of the boutique is a play on the meaning of Mandy’s name, which is ‘She who must be loved.’
After the girls met at work and connected through a mutual love of fashion, they started a partnership to create an online clothing boutique. Their goals are to focus on customer service, personal shopping and provide unique clothing and accessories. Their diverse line of products is found through the Atlanta and LA Mart, New York coterie and intermezzo shows and the Las Vegas Magic Show.
“The clothing and accessories If you are a woman who started we offer are easy to wear and her own unique company or are a assimilate into any woman’s direct-selling company, please contact wardrobe. They can be worn Suzanne Taylor by e-mail at taylor105@ aol.com or visit http://suzannetaylor. casually or dressy, depending willowhouse.com/. on accessories or shoes that they choose to wear. But overall, the clothing and accessories we sell keep up with current trends at an affordable price,” said Mandy. One of the features on the website is a “look book” which is a go to guide for their customers on how to style their merchandise. Their blog was initially developed to reflect and relay their experience creating the website and purchasing the products. Recently, they started to blog about their personal lives and experiences, which will hopefully offer useful insight into fashion, life and health. If you aren’t an online shopper, don’t despair. B.loved will be at the 2011 Shop, Show and Tell event at the Foundry at continued on page 54
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Healthy Living
WOMEN,
Be Heart Healthy At Any Age
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Women’s risk for heart disease will change throughout their lifetime due to menopause, weight changes and the normal process of aging. Staying informed about the risk at every age is essential to preventing heart and other vascular diseases such as stroke. Northside Hospital, a leader in women’s health services, offers these tips to be heart healthy at any age.
Age 40-49 • Talk with your doctor about whether you should be screened for diabetes. • Keep a close eye on your cholesterol and blood pressure as these can increase with age. • Maintain a healthy weight and continue to exercise regularly (30 minutes at least five times a week). Age 50-59 • Risk of heart attack and stroke increases dramatically in your 50s. Continue to monitor your cholesterol and blood pressure levels. • Maintaining a healthy weight becomes more difficult as estrogen levels decline during menopause. Take extra care to eat healthy and exercise regularly. • If there is a family history of aortic aneurysm, talk to your doctor and consider an ultrasound to screen for aortic aneurysm. Age 60+
Age 20-39 • Know your family history of heart disease. If you have a first degree relative with premature heart disease (male relative at 55 years; female relative at 65 years), then you are at increased risk for heart disease. • Have your cholesterol checked every five years and know your ideal cholesterol level. • Have your blood pressure checked every two years. If your blood pressure is 120/80, have your blood pressure checked every year. • If you have any risk factors for the developments of diabetes (i.e. history of gestational diabetes, overweight or obese, family history of diabetes), you may need a blood test to screen for the disease. Discuss this with your doctor. • Do not smoke and stay away from second-hand smoke. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Get 30 minutes of exercise, at least five days a week. • Drink alcohol in moderation, which is one drink per day. 38 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
• If you have heart or other vascular disease, make sure your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and physical activity are all at your heart healthy goal in order to prevent future events. • After the age of 65, low-dose aspirin may be beneficial in preventing stroke and heart attack. Talk to your doctor about the risk of bleeding and potential benefits of aspirin if you are not already taking it daily. • Enroll in a cardiac rehabilitation program if you have had any cardiac event, such as heart attack or heart surgery/ procedure.
Stay Informed • Learn more about heart health and cardiology services at www.northside.com. • Watch videos from medical experts. • Read articles about prevention, diagnosis and treatment. • Find a doctor. • Register for upcoming screenings.
Healthy Living
FUN FACTS AND MYTHS
About Braces. . .
by Jeff Kincaid, DMD, MS This article answers some of the most common and funny questions asked about braces. Will I set the metal detectors off in the airport? You are cleared for takeoff! The lightweight materials used in braces will not affect metal detectors.
Dr. Jeff Kincaid is a specialist in orthodontics and owner of Kincaid Orthodontics in Woodstock and Roswell. Visit his Website at www.kincaidsmiles.com.
When is the best age to visit an orthodontist? Seeing a patient around age seven is a good rule of thumb, however there are other reasons that could spark your interest in seeing an orthodontist such as: • • • • • • • • • • •
Difficulty in chewing or biting, Mouth breathing, Finger sucking or other oral habits, Crowding, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth, Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude, Speech difficulty, Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth, Protruding teeth, Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all, Facial imbalance or asymmetry, Grinding or clenching of teeth.
Will braces affect playing sports? You should be able to play just about any sport or activity. Although we do highly recommend wearing a mouth guard in contact sports or any sport where there is a chance you can get hit in the face. I’m an adult, am I too old for braces? Absolutely not! We have patients as young as 5 years-old and as seasoned as 78 years-old. More than 25% of our patients are adults. Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age. If I have braces and kiss someone with braces will we get “locked” together? With today’s smaller, sleeker braces, it is extremely difficult and almost impossible to lock braces while kissing. Also braces are not magnetic, which means any “attraction” felt is on the part of the wearers so ask your parents if you should be kissing. They will have the correct answer for you! continued on page 54
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Healthy Living
TEETH GRINDING In Children
by Vishant Nath, DMD Parents normally do not expect to hear odd noises coming from a child’s bedroom at night. If you hear a gnashing or grinding sound from your child while they sleep, it’s usually nothing to be too concerned about. This article will address some causes of teeth grinding as well as solutions for the most severe cases.
Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.
The scientific term for teeth grinding is bruxism. Bruxism is quite common in children. Its cause can be dependent on the age group of your child. Children younger than 7 or 8 years still have many of their primary teeth. Primary teeth shift and change quite a bit. During this phase of change, a child may experience an abnormal bite that might feel odd to them. This can lead to teeth grinding at night. Most children who experience teeth grinding at a young age will outgrow it once the 6-year molars come in. When a more permanent bite pattern is established, the teeth grinding tends to go away. In older children and teenagers, teeth grinding can be caused by stress. If you notice teeth grinding in older children you can try talking with them to see if they are especially worried about anything in particular. In all cases, talk to your child’s dentist to ensure that the grinding is not damaging the teeth. A parent may not even realize that teeth grinding is occurring, but the dentist can tell by looking for wear patterns on the surfaces of the teeth. Teeth grinding can become severe in some cases. If steps are not taken to protect the surfaces of the teeth, the grinding can lead to the wearing down of the enamel, tooth chipping and increased temperature sensitivity of the teeth. Extreme cases can even lead to facial or jaw discomfort and temporomandibular joint disease, more commonly known as TMJ. For the most part in primary teeth, the dentist will simply wait for the child to outgrow the grinding as the permanent teeth come in. In cases of grinding in permanent teeth however, the dentist may recommend that the child wear a mouth guard at night to protect the teeth from the grinding. These are similar to the mouth guards worn in sporting events. They can be continued on page 54 40 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
Healthy Living
PROPER Nutrition by Krishna Doniparthi, MD Picking the right foods to eat can be a challenge, especially with so much news about obesity. The summer is a time for pool parties and get-togethers. It is also the time when you are faced with trying to look good for “fun in the sun.”
Dr. Krishna Doniparthi is the Medical Director of SomaNu Medical Weight Loss & Wellness. You may contact him at 678-242-0204 or visit www.somanumwl.com.
Trying to understand what is nutritious can be a problem. Most of us know that cakes, pies, doughnuts, potato chips and sodas are not nutritious. We know these to be “empty calories.” But what about: breads, pastas, grains, fruits and vegetables? Are these okay to eat? While fruits and vegetables seem like a logical choice, even these can be unhealthy in some regard. Gaining weight is linked with a high consumption of carbohydrates (carbs), especially refined or easily digestible carbohydrates. A carbohydrate is any food that is broken down in the stomach, and released into the system as glucose. Excessive loads of glucose in the blood cause the glucose to be stored as fat. Constantly elevated glucose leads to insulin resistance (inability to utilize or absorb glucose) and eventually diabetes mellitus. Excessive body fat leads to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Well known culprits of carbohydrate-laden foods are sodas, fruit juices, candies and french fries. Less known culprits are: pizza crusts (toppings are okay), pastas, breads, breakfast cereals and processed snacks (pretzels, chips). Most fruits are moderate in their carbohydrate content and are okay for 1 or 2 servings per day. So what is nutritious? Focusing on nutrition labels, you want to pick foods with the least amount of carbohydrates and the most amount of protein. This is because proteins and fats do not get converted to glucose like carbohydrates. In fact, protein dense foods will give continuous energy while avoiding those sugar highs and lows associated with carbohydrates. Good sources of protein include meats (chicken, fish, beef, and pork) of any kind, as well as cheese, most nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts), eggs, soy products, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, most beans and certain lentils. The above list might sound boring for some, but if you must eat carbs, the ratio of protein intake to carbs should be at least 2-3 to 1. A couple of bites of cake or pie will not hurt anyone, excessive bites will. Have fun this summer and enjoy.
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Healthy Living
ABOUT
Southeast Fibromyalgia Center & Spa by Jackie McGee Southeast Fibromyalgia Jackie McGee is the practice administrator Center & Spa is a medical of Southeast Fibromyalgia Center. You may facility specializing in contact her at jmcghee@sefcenter.com or the treatment of chronic call 770-710-9771. illnesses such Fibromyalgia, Epstein Bar, Lupus and Lyme disease. Through intravenous infusions, massage therapy, aesthetic programs, support group therapy and weight loss programs, the center is able to address the one’s entire body. • The intravenous infusions are custom built to our patients and their chronic illnesses. • Treatment begins after an initial one hour visit with our physician. Dr. Dukes, our Medical Director and house physician, will sit down with each person and formulate a plan based on symptom assessment, and lab values. We work very hard to tailor our treatment around the lives and medical needs of each patient. • Massage therapy has been proven to benefit those dealing with Fibromyalgia, chronic illnesses and everyone in general. • Though our intravenous treatments require a visit with our physician, the massage services are open to the public. Our highly skilled, very experienced massage therapists can work out the stress kinks as you relax and enjoy the ambiance of the relaxing environment. • Aesthetic programs help a person look and feel better. • Our patients enjoy the benefits of facials, body wraps, skin peels and microdermabrasion. Anyone can enjoy these services as well; just call our office to schedule your time with our aesthetician. • HCG physician monitored diet program: We offer nutritional supplements in conjunction with the HCG diet program. Weight often affects how one feels about themselves, and the amount of energy they have. The HCG diet is designed to give rapid, noticeable results that help keep the weight off and energy up even after the diet is completed. • Support Group Therapy: Alpharetta Fibromyalgia Support Group meets in our facility every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The group is open to anyone who is interested and offers a opportunity to meet and speak others who are suffering. If you have any questions or would like to tour our facility, please contact our office or via our website at www.sefcenter.com. Southeast Fibromyalgia Center & Spa is conveniently located off of North Point Parkway just north of North Point Mall. 42 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
Life At Home
WHY TECHNOLOGY
Breaks by Jeremy McGouirk We have most certainly entered a digital age. Our reliance on technology in the 21st century has increased more than science fiction writers like William Gibson and Isaac Asimov could have predicted. The greatest thing about this advancement is how Jeremy McGouirk is the Digital Lifestyle Specialist of Audio Intersection located easy and accessible things have at 631 E. Main Street, Canton. For become. While we may not more information on any of his monthly have the robotic servants or columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, call 770-479-1000. the brain-computer interfaces predicted by the these authors, having a device that you can use to make calls to anyone in the world and turn on your kitchen lights is a testament to how innovative we have become. It only gets bigger and better as the years go on and one technology improves another. This unfortunately can also add a negative consequence through added complexity. So what do we do when it breaks? First of all, something to understand is that the technology we have created to make our lives easier was designed by humans. This in and of itself is not a perfect thing because people are fallible. Everything that is man-made sooner or later stops working right, or does something it shouldn’t do or just flat out breaks. In my line of work, a big part of what I do is help people find solutions. A lot of that involves troubleshooting existing problems with audio and video electronics. I’m sure at some point you’ve turned on your television and seen a black screen. You know there is supposed to be something on the screen but there just isn’t. A quick checklist can do wonders and solve almost 99% of all problems out there. For instance, if you get the dreaded black screen try taking the remote control and pressing the input button to cycle through all your sources. Maybe someone had accidently put it on the DVD setting instead of the right one for the cable box. Once you realize the TV is where it needs to be, start checking the power on the cable box. If all your lights are on and everything is good then we’ve successfully ruled out either the TV or the equipment. Next step would be to check the wires and make sure all is connected properly. Having pets, children or guests unhook things from the TV usually causes the biggest conundrum with home theater equipment. continued on page 54
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Life At Home
ALASKA CRUISES
and Cruise Tours
by Michael Consoli Visiting Alaska can make for a very exciting vacation. Cruising or a cruise tour, which is a combination a cruise and land tour, in Alaska can be even more exciting, because the stress of where to go and how to get there is taken out of the equation, leaving you to enjoy doing whatever you want to do when you get there.
Michael Consoli is owner of Cruise Planners. You may contact him at 770-650-7667 or online at www.planmycruise.com.
Alaska is a great vacation option because it appeals to all types of people, regardless of age. Alaska is the perfect destination for couples looking to relax and enjoy the scenery. There is nothing like viewing Alaska wildlife from a domed rail car and then experiencing its coastline from a luxury cruise ship. Alaska has a lot to offer adventure seekers in its glaciers, fishing and wildlife. You can kayak, hike, travel by helicopter to a glacier, and even learn to dogsled. Alaska provides for an educational experience where families can view and learn about Alaska from state park naturalists and park rangers. Obviously trips to Alaska are exciting adventures for many reasons. Planning, however, can be a daunting task. This is why a good travel agent can be an invaluable tool for helping you plan the best Alaska vacation! Best of all, you won’t pay a penny for the services and expertise of a good travel agent. When planning an Alaska cruise or cruise tour, there are many options to consider. Should you travel northbound or southbound? How much time should you spend on land and how much should be spent on ship? What parts of Alaska will you want to see? What parts should you travel by motor coach or rail? These are just some of the important questions that will help shape your Alaska vacation and where expert guidance is important and helpful. Come learn about what Alaska has to offer and how to maximize your options and your vacation dollar at our On Stage Alaska event! Join us for this FREE informative and entertaining seminar: Monday, September 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel Roswell 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, 30076 RSVP: 770-650-7667 Participants will receive complimentary planning materials and advice, as well as an exclusive savings offer from Cruise Planners and Holland America Line. We hope to see you there! 44 AroundAbout North Fulton | august 2011
Life At Home
SHOULD I REPAIR My Leaky Air Conditioner?
by Dan Jape Two of the most common questions I am asked by homeowners is, “Do I have a Freon leak?” and “Why can’t you fix my Freon leak?” First, let me state unequivocally, that if you ever had to add any Freon to your Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable cooling system, you have a Heating and Air. You may contact him at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at leak. There is no reason you should need to add Freon to an www.reliableair.com. air conditioning system unless there is a leak. An air conditioning system is a sealed system that if properly installed and maintained, should never leak and never need even a few pounds of Freon added. I stress this due to the misconception that it is normal to have to “top off” your Freon in your air conditioner. While this has been common practice for years due to the fact it was less expensive to add Freon than it was to find and repair a leak, it is not the case anymore. Freon is in its last years of production and will be taken off the market soon. The quantity of Freon being produced is being curtailed each year and the price is going up. If your cooling system needs Freon every year, it will soon be more expensive to keep adding it than it will be to buy a new system. Normally its not one big leak, but rather many small leaks, where the tubing is stressed or ruptured by the bonding of a dissimilar metal such as copper and aluminum. These dissimilar metals expand and contract at a different rate and wear a hole in the copper tubing and also react to each other to form corrosion and lack of heat transfer. This is why an air conditioner with a same metal coil is more leak proof than a coil with copper tubing and aluminum fins. Most air conditioning companies have Freon leak detectors to sniff out leaks; with enough time, patience and diagnostic money, they can tell you exactly what you already know. You have a leak! To try and repair these leaks, one would have to melt away the aluminum fins to get to the copper tubing in the middle of the coil and weld up the stress areas. This would render that area of the coil useless and the chance you could repair all the possible leaks and weak areas in a coil are slim to none. Most of the time, these leaking air conditioners are old and inefficient — your money would be better spent simply cutting the cord on them as opposed to throwing good money after bad. continued on page 54
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Family and Faith
SOMETHING Beautiful . . .
by Laurie Troublefield I’ve had the privilege of traveling around this globe, and when I say privilege, I mean it. I am so grateful for what I’ve seen, experienced, and encountered along the way, and that includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is an amazing world!
Laurie Troublefield is the director of training with Grace Connections. You may contact her at laurie@graceconnectionsonline.org
One of the “life lessons” I’ve learned in my experiencing different cultures, environments, cuisines, etc. is that we’re all very different in our preferences. I’m telling you, some of the things people eat in other countries quickly increased my belief in fasting. But it’s not just the food; it’s how they dress, what they believe, how they drive, raise their kids, clean (or not) their homes, and the list goes on forever.
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Early on in my missionary training I was taught the idea of, “different — not wrong,” and it’s proved to be very helpful (especially to my somewhat spoiled American upbringing). Yes, we are different, but we’re also very much alike. When you strip away culture and conditioning, at the very foundation, we are all the same — humans created in the image of God with a far greater destiny than we realize — we are the glory of our Creator on this planet. At the end of all His fashioning of all He created, he looked at us, and proclaimed, “Behold, it is very good!” (Genesis 1:31). One thing that has struck me, no matter how the differences may affect my comfort level or capacity to understand, there is beauty all around me. In some of the most disgusting circumstances in which I’ve found myself (open sewage in India, poverty and homelessness in Mexico, the haughtiness of the wealthy in LA) I’ve had my eyes opened to see something beneath, or even within, the ugly — I’ve seen something beautiful. It’s not because of any amazing quality in my character, it’s because God has seen fit to reveal it to me, and it’s made me love this world all the more. I’m a little stumped though while finding beauty in most every place I’ve traveled, I’ve been confounded by the struggle within continued on page 54
Family and Faith
WISHING WE’LL All Be Ready
by Ron Bradley The extreme tornado activity of this spring has reminded us all how truly fragile life is, and how quickly life can change. At first, it was reported the citizens of Joplin, Missouri had twenty minutes to prepare for the devastating tornado Dr. Ron Bradley is the pastor at First which ripped through their Baptist Church Roswell. You may town, killing 126 people. contact him at 770-587-6980 or Upon further review, it was ron@rfbc.org. revealed the sirens went off just seventeen minutes before the mile-wide, EF 5 tornado touched down. That’s barely enough time to get your family together to seek protection. Pastor Bob Browning reported how one quick thinking mother told her eight year-old son to grab his bike helmet, which saved his life when he was hit in the head by a flying object. The force of the tornado eventually lifted the helmet off his head, leaving only the chin strap behind! Truly, a reminder for us all to be ready to meet our Maker face-to-face at any age or at any time. Someone once wrote, “Things God Won’t Ask On That Day.” 1. God won’t ask what kind of car we drove. He’ll ask how many people we drove who didn’t have transportation. 2. God won’t ask the square footage of our house. He’ll ask how many people we welcomed into our home. 3. God won’t ask about the clothes we had in our closet. He’ll ask how many we helped to clothe. 4. God won’t ask what our highest salary was. He’ll ask if we compromised our character to obtain it. 5. God won’t ask what our job title was. He’ll ask if we performed our job to the best of our ability. 6. God won’t ask how many friends we had. He’ll ask how many people we befriended. 7. God won’t ask what neighborhood we lived in. He’ll ask how we treated our neighbors. 8. God won’t ask about the color of our skin. He’ll ask about the content of our character.
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Baptist Atlanta Street Baptist Church
North River Baptist Church 12090 Hardscrabble Road, (770) 992-7777 www.northriver.org
340 S. Atlanta Street, (770) 993-9451 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.asbcroswell.com
Northside Baptist Church
Bethany Baptist Church
Philadelphia Baptist Church
2065 Bethany Road, (770) 475-6748
Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church 1200 Birmingham Road, (404) 444-6490 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.boilingspringspbc.org
Bridgeway Church 4755 Kimball Bridge Road,(770) 751-1972 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. www.bridgeway.net
Clear Springs Baptist Church
North Fulton
11575 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 475-9223 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.csbcga.com
Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church 2725 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 664-6863
County Line Baptist Church
11125 Houze Road, (770) 993-5207 office@northsidechurchroswell.com
77 E. Crossville Road, Suite 100, (770) 640-9959 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. 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 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. 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 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.jcbc.org
Lebanon Baptist Church 11250 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-3635 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.lebanonbaptist.org
New Haven Baptist Church 2925 Holcomb Bridge Road, (770) 993-1691
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Episcopal 13560 Cogburn Road, (770) 521-0207 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.staidans.org
725 Pleasant Hill Street, (770) 993-2707 Sunday Services: 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. www.pleasanthillmbc.org
Providence Baptist Church 20075 Providence Road, (770) 475-3627
St. David’s Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Road, (770) 993-6084 Sunday Services: 7:45 & 9 a.m. www.stdavidchurch.org
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 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.visionbaptist.com
990 Willeo Road, (770) 993-5189 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.willeobaptist.org
Crosspointe Community Church SBC
510 Brannon Rd., Cumming, (678) 455-5292
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Crabapple First Baptist
6500 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 475-1210
Webb Bridge Ward
St. Aidans Episcopal Church
Willeo Baptist Church SBC
Cross Plains Baptist Church
500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-7357
3550 Spruill Circle, (770) 664-6915
430 Strickland Road, (770) 475-9429
12760 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-6111 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.crabapplefbc.org
Roswell/Alpharetta First Ward
Zion Missionary Baptist Church 888 Zion Circle, (770) 993-8587 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. & 5:45 p.m. www.zionmbc.org
Catholic Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church 2030 Old Alabama Road, (770) 993-0973 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.
Jewish Chabad of Alpharetta Jewish Center 10180 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 410-9000 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 10:30 a.m. www.chabadnf.org
Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, (770) 641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
Congregation Gesher L Torah 4320 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 777-4009 www.gltorah.org
Light of Messiah Ministries 990 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 4, (770) 642-4706 www.lightofmessiah.org
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
Saint Brigid Catholic Church 3400 Old Alabama Road, (678) 393-0060 Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5 p.m (Life Teen) www.saintbrigid.org
Lutheran Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church
675 Riverside Road, (770) 641-9720
4655 Webb Bridge Road, (770) 475-0640 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:55 a.m. www.cts.org
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
Cross of Life Lutheran Church ELCA Roswell
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
11330 Woodstock Road, (678) 277-9424 Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5 p.m www.stpeterchanel.org
1000 Hembree Road, (770) 475-9159 Sunday Services: 8, 9 & 11:15 a.m. www.crossoflifelutheran.org
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 740-1279 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. www.lord-life.org
535 Rucker Road, (770) 475-4501 Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (En Español) 5 p.m (Life Teen) www.sta.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Lord of Life Lutheran Church ELCA
Messiah Lutheran Church - WELS 4765 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 751-9357 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.atlanta.lutherans.net
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA Cumorah (Spanish) Branch 500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-0531
10250 Haynes Bridge Road, (770) 475-4250 Sunday Services: 9:15 (Tradtional) & 10:45 a.m. (Modern) www.poplcalpharetta.org
The River Church 501 S. Main Street, Suite 101, (678) 860-0971 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.wadeintheriver.org
Methodist
Orthodox St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church 11450 Houze Road, (770) 642-9727 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.suscopts.org/stmarysatlanta
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church 69 North Main Street, (770) 475-5576 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.afumc.org
Birmingham United Methodist 15560 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-3591 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.birminghamumc.org
Christ United Methodist Church 1340 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-3945
Presbyterian Grace North Atlanta Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell Street, (770) 331-1010 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.gracenorthatlanta.org
Alpharetta Presbyterian 180 Academy Street, (770) 751-0033 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.alpharettapres.com
Ebenezer United Methodist Church 12900 Hwy. 140 N, (770) 640-728 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.ebenezerumc-roswell.org
Midway United Methodist Church 5025 Highway 9 N, (770) 475-5230 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. www.midwayumc.org
Northbrook United Methodist Church 11225 Crabapple Road, (770) -998-2000 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.northbrookumc.com
Roswell United Methodist 814 Mimosa Blvd., (770) 993-6218 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.rumc.com
St. James United Methodist 3000 Webb Bridge Road, (678) 762-1543 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.stjamesumc.org
Non-Denominational Fellowship Bible Church 480 W. Crossville Road, (770) 992-4956 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11 a.m. www.fbconline.org
Keepin’ It Real Lighthouse, Inc. 61 Old Canton Street, (770) 360-5601
The Lighthouse Church
Canaan Korean Presbyterian Church
2400 Old Alabama Road, (770) 998-1482 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:15 a.m. www.northminster-atl.org
Roswell Presbyterian Church 755 Mimosa Blvd., (770) 993-6316 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:15 a.m. www.roswellpres.org
Other Churches
13540 Highway 9 North, (770) 754-7900 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.stonecreekchurch.org
Crabapple Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 910 Mayfield Road, (678) 339-0349
First Christian Church of Roswell 11365 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-4617 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.fccr.org
First Church of Christ, Scientist 10920 Houze Road, (770) 998-9977 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. christianscienceroswell.org
390 Cumming Street, Suite 1, (770) 475-7701 www.thehanuman.org
Inner Quest 12830 New Providence Road, (770) 521-2875 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.innerquestchurch.org
Islamic Center of North Fulton 1265 Rucker Road, (678) 297-0019 www.alpharettamasjid.com
Jehovah’s Witnesses 9400 Brumbelow Road, (770) 594-9400
625-A Sims Industrial Boulevard, (678) 319-9700 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.livingabundantly.net
Morning Star Chapel
Alpharetta Church of God 1460 Mid Broadwell Road, (770) 475-5788 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.alpharettachurchofgod.com
Armenian Church of Atlanta
2780 Bethany Bend, (678) 319-0041 www.morningstarchapel.org
Restoration Church of God 410 Rucker Road, (770) 751-9697 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.restorationchurchna.org
9820 Coleman Road, Roswell, (770) 641-9267 www.armenianchurchofatlanta.org
Roswell Alliance Church
Baha’i Faith of Alpharetta
Roswell Assembly of God
1100 Allenbrook Lane, (770) 643-0180
10690 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 442-1332
11440 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-6586
Baha’i Faith of Roswell
Roswell Community Church
1-800-22-UNITE
2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, (770) 587-2460 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.b2gc.org
Stonecreek Church
3315 Francis Road, (770) 521-1112 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.cofchrist.org
Abundant Life Community Church
North Point Community Church
11940 Alpharetta Highway, (770) 777-6889 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.spiritofgodcc.org
Community of Christ
The Hanuman Mandir Northminster Presbyterian
Bridge To Grace
Spirit of God Christian Church
11670 King Road, (770) 992-2097 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. www.simplychristians.org
11320 West Road, (770) 552-5505
18271 Union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644
4350 Northpoint Parkway, (770) 290-5600 Sunday Services: 9, 11 & 12:45 a.m. www.northpoint.org
Church of Christ — Roswell
Calvary Chapel 200 James Road, (770) 442-8167 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Calvaryalpharetta.com
Christian Center Church 1870 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-2038
Church of Christ — Northside 10920 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-3512 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.nschurchofchrist.org
Meets at The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Road, (678) 677-4840 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.roswellcommunity.org
St. Peter’s Place Anglican Church 200 Holcomb Woods Pkwy., Suite 27, (678) 352-1224 grow@stpetersplace.org
UU Metro Atlanta North 11420 Crabapple Road, (770) 992-3949 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.uuman.org
World Harvest Church 320 Hardscrabble Road, (770) 643-9223 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.worldharvestchurch.org
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Business Organizations BNI-Alpharetta Accelerators Chapter Contact: Jim Somers, (770) 753-2032 Website: www.bniatlanta.com
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Hospice Advantage Contact:
(770) 218-1997
Homestretch Contact:
(770) -642- 9185
Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter
Contact: Deborah Padgett, (678) 982-2314 debra_padgett@bellsouth.net
Contact: (770) 887-6480 E-mail: forsythpets@comcast.net Website: www.forsythpets.com
Job Networking Group
Humanists of Georgia
Contact: (770) 642-7943 Website: www.rumcjobnetworking.com
Contact: (770) 662-6274 Website: http://humanistsofga.freewebsites.com
National Association of Women Business Owners
Keep Roswell Beautiful
Contact: (678) 539-8090 Website: www.nawboatlanta.org
The North Fulton Bar Association Contact: Charles Gabriel, (678) 735-5900 Website: www.northfultonbar.com
Contact: (770) 641-3715 Website: www.keeproswellbeautiful.org
Middle East Bible Outreach Contact: (678) 339-0296 Website: www.middleeastbibleoutreach.org
Next Century Youth
Contact: Ben Staten, (404) 323-0049
Contact: Mary Brooks Green, (770) 335-7317 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org
North Metro Women’s Connection
North Fulton Community Charities
North Fulton Connects
North Fulton
Contact:
Rosan Hall, (770) 335-6013
Northside Business Network Group Contact:
Diane Williford, (770) 594-2200
Contact: (770) 640-0399 Website: www.nfcchelp.org
North Fulton Senior Services
Powercore
Contact: (770) 993-1906 Website: www.ssnorthfulton.org
Contact: Jeremy Faulkner, (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net
Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption, Inc.
Charitable Organizations
Alpharetta Clean and Beautiful Contact:
(678) 297-6200
Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia Contact:
Contact: (770) 887-9741 Website: www.rescuepug.com
STAR House Foundation Contact: Website:
United Way of Atlanta Contact:
(770) 614-1000
Contact: (770) 992-4339 Website: www.cdakids.org
Children’s Restoration Network (770) 649-7117
Companion Animal Connection
Civic Organizations
Contact:
(770) 475-9023
Alpharetta Library Book Sale Contact:
Family Haven
Contact: Debora, (678) 218-5732 Website: www.ajwc.net
(770) 889-6384
(770) 740-2425
Alpharetta Junior Women’s Club
Foster Care Support Foundation
Alpharetta Optimist Club
Contact: Rachel Ewald, (770) 641-9591 Sharon Franklin, (404) 729-3374 E-mail: rachel@fostercares.org Website: www.fostercares.org
Contact:
Alpharetta Lions Club
Friends of the Alpharetta Library
Alpharetta Roswell Newcomers Club
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
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Daughters of the American Revolution Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter Contact: Marguerite, (770) 521-1142 mmd1018@comcast.net
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Contact: Lisa Martin, (770) 702-9120 Lmartin@gsgatl.org Website: gsgatl.org
Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc. Contact: Crystal D Weitzel, (770) 476-3090 Website: www.jlgnf.org
Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell Contact: David, (770) 356-5211 Website: www.roswellkiwanis.org
Latin American Association Contact: (404) 638-1800 Website: www.thelaa.org
North Fulton Jaycees Contact: Adam Boze, (404) 259-1356 president@northfultonjaycees.com
North Fulton Optimist Club Contact: Glenn Rudh, (404) 375-7033 grudh@bellsouth.net
RH Bassett American Legion, Post 319 Meeting: Contact:
1st Thursday at 7 p.m. (770) 992-7744
Roswell Junior Woman’s Club Contact: Teffany Dowdy, (770) -649-9483 Website: www.roswelljuniors.org
Roswell Lions Club
Roswell Optimists Contact:
Alpharetta American Legion, Auxiliary Unit 201
Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Contact:
Contact: Robbin, (678) 461-9550 wheattree@hotmail.com Website: www.msbnscar.org
Contact: Jerry Bramblett, (770) 642-1653 Website: www.roswelllions.org
(770) 499-1164
Child Development Association
Contact:
(678) 306-4600 www.starhousefoundation.org
Children of the American Revolution — Martha Stewart Bulloch Society
Contact:
Greg Cabrera, (770) 752-8122
Garner Andrews, (770) 475-9344
Contact: Barb Hill, (678) 318-1442
American Association of University Women North Fulton Branch Contact: karenleasman@aol.com Website: www.aauwnorthfultonga.wordpress.com
Mike Bagnulo, (770) 993-5440
Roswell Rotary Club Contact: (678) 318-3647 Website: www.roswellrotary.com
Rotary Club of North Fulton Contact: Joyce Abernathy, (770) 475-0656 Website: www.northfultonrotary.org
Sons of Confederate Veterans — Roswell Mills Camp #1547 Contact:
Ross Glover, (770) 396-5034
Sons of the American Revolution — Piedmont Chapter Contact: Bob Sapp, (770) 971-0189 2rasapp@bellsouth.net
The Veterans Alliance Honor Guard Contact: Wayne Cantrell, (678) 773-8346 Website: www.veteransalliancehonorguard.com
VFW Post 12002 Website: www.12002.net
Political Organizations Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club Contact:
Marjean Birt, sandrabjohnson@gmail.com
Forsyth County Young Republicans Group Contact: Josh Jones, (678) 207-6723 Website: www.newconservative.org
North Fulton Democrats Contact:
Anne, (404) 303-9142, ext. 2
North Fulton Republican Women’s Club Contact: Suzi Voyles, (404) 851-9704 svgagop08@gmail.com
Milton Garden Club Contact: Faye Troka, (770) 781-4634, dtroka@earthlink.net Website: gardening.meetup.com/172
North Fulton Amateur Radio League Contact:
Jim Stafford, W4Q0, (770) 993-9500
Newtown Recreation Contact:
(678) 297-2662
Roswell Fine Arts Alliance Contact:
Nancy Fairchild, (770) 640-8936
Roswell Garden Club Contact:
(770) 518-7021
Roswell Harmony Brigade
Recreation & Hobbies Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Book Club Contact:
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Contact: Dick Lord, (770) 317-9571
Roswell Photographic Society Contact: (770) 594-6122 Website: www.roswellphotosociety.org
Alpharetta Arts Guild
Sawnee Art Association
Contact: Danita Grant, (678) 994-5630 Website: www.alphaartsguild.com
Website: www.sawneeart.org
Alpharetta Bridge Club
Songs of Atlanta Chorus Contact: (770) 977-4031
Contact: Nancy Hetsko, (678) 361-5198 Website: www.alpharettadbc.org
Southern Winds Concert Band
Alpharetta Camera Club
Contact: George Cekis, (404) 295-5093 gvcekis@comcast.net
Contact:
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Alpharetta City Band
Stars Soccer Club — Men’s League
Contact: Don Nahser, (770) 475-9684
Contact: (678) 366-9008 Website: www.StarsSoccerClub.com
Alpharetta Golden Age Book Club
STAR—Singles Together at Roswell
Contact:
Contact: (770) 993-2012 Website: www.rumc.com/singles
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club Contact: (678) 318-1442 Website: www.arnewcomers.org
Writers Network Contact:
Support Organizations
(770) 662-0916
Lewis Lay, (678) 267-6142
AlphaFretters Dulcimer Group Contact:
Dell Makuch, (770) 667-0620
Atlanta Stamp Collectors Contact: John Coles, (770) 962-5888 Website: www.stampclubs.com
Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums Contact: Rory Howe, (770) 926-6898 or pipemajor@ccpipesanddrums.com
Contact:
Suzanne, (404) 307-1735
Foster Care Support Group Contact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Infertility Support Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Lupus Support Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
MOMS Club of Roswell — East Contact: momsclubroswell@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Roswell — South Contact: Libby Field, (770) 772-6478 cornyfields@yahoo.com
NA Contact:
Lee H, (678) 576-4838
National Alliance on Mental Illness — NAMI Contact: Jerry Bishop, (678) 446-5080 bishopjerryo@bellsouth.net
Overeaters Anonymous Contact:
Cindy, (404) 394-9333 Bill, (770) -992-6481
Parkinson’s Support Group Contact:
Patty, (770) 261-1767
SA Contact:
Dixie, (770) 993-7253
S-Anon Evelyn, (770) 993-7253
Women’s AA — Sober Sisters Barbara G, (770) 650-8482
Contact: (770) 777-1061 Website: www.sefcenter.com
Anorexia Nervousa and Associated Eating Disorders — ANA Contact:
Kim, (404) 307-5442
Contact: 770-751-7210, (770) 361-1237 Website: www.dudesndarlins.com
Bereavement Support Group Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Contact: (770) 722-3656, grgcinfo@gmail.com Website: www.grgc.org
Brain Injury and Stroke Group
The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra
Care partner support group
Contact:
Contact:
(770) 751-2650
Dawn Reed, (678) 777-7241
Diabetes Support Group Contact:
Contact:
Alpharetta Fibromyalgia Support Group
Contact: (404) 817-9994 Website: www.atlantaharmreduction.org
(770) 623-8623
EA
Barbara G, (770) 650-8482
Atlanta Harm Reduction Center
Contact:
Contact: (678) 456-8082 Website: www.dreampowertherapy.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club of Alpharetta
Georgia Regional Girls Choir
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
DreamPower Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Contact:
Alpharetta Walkie Talkies Contact:
Contact:
Contact:
Alpharetta Singles movie club Contact:
Bobby Christmas, (770) 924-0528
Divorce Recovery Seminar
Joe Mengoni, (770) 889-7577
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United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 fax: (202) 224-0103
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 479-1888 fax: (770) 497-2999
(202) 225-5211 GA: (770) 535-2592 fax: (202) 225-8272
State Government
North Fulton
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
State Court: Chief Judge A.L. Thompson Magistrate Court: Chief Judge Stephanie Davis Probate Court: Judge Pinkle T. Toomer
(404) 613-4497 (404) 613-4433
Juvenile Court: Chief Judge Sanford Jones
(770) 612-4401
Court of Clerks: Cathelene Robinson
(404) 730-5300
141 Pryor St. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultoncountyga.gov
State Senator John Albers (R) (D-56)
local: (678) 667-3656 business: (404) 463-8055 fax: (404) 656-6484
511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: info@senatoralbers.com
John H. Eaves (D-1)
e-mail: john.eaves@fultoncountyga.gov
Robb Pitts (D-2)
(404) 612-8206
(404) 612-8210
e-mail: robb.pitts@fultoncountyga.gov
Liz Hausmann (D-3)
(404) 612-8213
Tom Lowe (D-4)
(404) 612-8218
e-mail: liz.hausmann@fultoncountyga.gov e-mail: tom.lowe@fultoncountyga.gov
Joan P. Garner (D-6)
(404) 656-5072 fax: (404) 657-0498
340 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jan.jones@house.ga.gov
(404) 612-8222
(404) 612-8226
e-mail: district6@fultoncountyga.gov
(404) 612-8230
e-mail: william.edwards@fultoncountyga.gov
Board of Education Linda Schultz (D-1)
schultzl@fultonschools.org
Katie Reeves (D-2)
reevesk@fultonschools.org
Ashley Widener (D-5)
State Rep. Jan Jones (R) (D-46)
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
e-mail: emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov
(404) 656-0048 fax: (404) 651-6768
421-F State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: david.shafer@senate.ga.gov
(770) 613-4070
Board of Commissioners
William Edwards (D-7)
State Senator David Shafer (R) (D-48)
widenera@fultonschools.org
Julia Bernath (D-7)
bernathj@fultonschools.org
Other
State Rep. Chuck Martin (R) (D-47)
340 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jan.jones@house.ga.gov
State Rep. Harry Geisinger (R) (D-48) 601 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: harry.geisinger@house.ga.gov
(404) 730-4991
Emma I. Darnell (D-5) (404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com
Superior Court: Chief Judge Doris L. Downs
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768
Rep. Tom Graves (R), District 9 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
Courts
State Rep. Wendell Willard (R) (D-49)
132 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: wendell.willard@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-5072 fax: (404) 657-0498
Fulton County Schools Superintendent: Cindy Loe
(404) 656-0254 fax: (770) 594-1510
Fulton County Medical Examiner: Randy Hanzlick, MD
(404) 656-5125 fax: (404) 481-7111
(770) 418-9098
401 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: mark.burkhalter@house.ga.gov
220 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: tom.rice@house.ga.gov
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430 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 e-mail: loec@fultonschools.org
(404) 730-4400 fax: (404) 730-4405
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Theodore Jackson (404) 612-5100 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: www.fultonsheriff.org
Fulton County Tax Commissioner: Arthur E. Ferdinand
State Rep. Mark Burkhalter (R) (D-50)
State Rep. Tom Rice (R) (D-51)
(404) 768-3600
786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 e-mail: loec@fultonschools.org Website: www.fultonschools.org
City of Alpharetta
(404) 656-5912
(404) 730-4000
141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Mayor Arthur Letchas aletchas@alpharetta.ga.gov
(678) 597-6020
City of Milton
Mayor Joe Lockwood joe.lockwood@cityofmiltonga.us
(678) 242-2487
City of Roswell
Mayor Jere Wood mayorwood@roswellgov.com
(678) 594-6288
770-993-8806
11605 Haynes Bridge Rd,
www.gnfcc.com
Ste. 100, Alpharetta
The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Means Business! Its mission is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton.
Ribbon Cuttings
LaO’wn Academy students joined in the celebration of its grand opening with members of the Roswell community and GNFCC members in attendance. Located at 11575 King Road, Roswell, owner Jennifer Kim-Jeong, says that LaO’wn Academy’s mission is to rewrite the quality and performance standards for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age, by providing exceptional services, education, nutrition, and care to all of its students. 678-795-9145, www.laownacademy.com
GNFCC recently held a ribbon cutting celebration at Honest-1 Auto Care of Roswell, 1270 Alpharetta Street, Roswell. GNFCC members, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and members of the Roswell city council were on hand to welcome Dennis and Julia Edison, owners of the new auto care center. Dennis and Julia note that at Honest-1 Auto Care they listen to your auto care needs, help you understand the safety and maintenance issues of your vehicle and work with you on your personalized auto care plan to fit your needs and budget. Open Monday — Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 770-884-4680
GNFCC held a ribbon cutting ceremony with Southeast Fibromyalgia Center & Spa, 5755 North Point Pkwy, Alpahretta, to welcome the center to Alpharetta and GNFCC. Richard Dukes, MD and Angela Falany, MD, envision Southeast Fibromyalgia Center & Spa as a facility which properly treats Fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses. It provides a spa like atmosphere while providing breakthrough treatments to its clients. 770-777-1061, www.sefcenter.com
chamberNews The GNFCC monthly hosts a Business After Hours event. On June 9 GNFCC members and guests enjoyed an evening of networking opportunities, food and drinks at North of NOLA.
GNFCC Annual Food Drive
GNFCC Ambassadors of the Year
The annual food drive sponsored by GNFCC was a great success again this year. Several boxes of food was delivered to the North Fulton Community Charities. First Citizen Bank, 11575 Haynes Bridge Road, was the drop off location and Shane’s Rib Shack, Scratch Fresh, and Sam’s Club provided meals on-site during the drive.
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Teeth Grinding in Children
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molded to specifically fit the individual’s mouth to best protect the teeth. Visiting your pediatric dentist every six months is a great opportunity to keep up with any changes you may notice with your child’s teeth or mouth. Staying on top of these changes can help to ensure that your child’s oral health remains at its best!
Why Technology Breaks
Mechanics and repair technicians are going to be around for as long as technology exists, I know this. You should never hesitate to call on someone if you’ve run through all your checklists and still can’t fix something. And that’s completely alright because that’s why we do what we do; we just enjoy helping people. When things work everyone’s happy.
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contrary to our own preferences, without losing the beauty of the miracle of relationship. Like a rose bush that blooms a color we didn’t plan for, it seems far too easy to uproot and try another variety. I don’t like this, not at all. Surely if I/we can regard a stranger as something beautiful, can we not do the same with those right next door (or in the next room)? Let’s pick it up from here next month.
Suzanne Spreaks
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What difference does it make where the leak is in that 12 year-old machine? I see person after person spending hundreds of dollars each year finding a leak only to be told it can’t be repaired, or worse, fixing one leak only to find another the next month, after all their Freon has leaked out. Do not get too attached to your old air conditioner, it is just another appliance in your home like your dishwasher or water heater, and will need to be updated after 12 to 15 years to assure you the comfort and energy savings a new system can give you.
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I know this may be a simple example but it’s definitely a common one. Point is, make sure the last thing you assume is that something is simply broken. When you take the time to familiarize yourself with what you have, you become comfortable at diagnosing and fixing the problems on your own.
Something Beautiful . . .
Leaky Air Conditioner
Wishing We’ll All Be Ready
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I would add one more: God won’t ask why we didn’t do more good deeds. He’ll ask why we didn’t rely on the grace of Jesus Christ, which was all we needed!
Facts and Myths About Braces
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Can braces rust? Braces are made of strong materials like stainless steel and titanium alloy and will not rust. Will braces increase my chance of being struck by lightning? No. With or without braces, the chances of getting struck by lightning is one in 7 million according to nationalgeographic.com. Can I play a musical instrument? Yes: that is, if you could play a musical instrument before you got braces. Will my teeth be straight forever after braces? Teeth move throughout a lifetime; therefore, it is very important to wear your retainers as prescribed by your orthodontist to maintain that healthy, beautiful smile!
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Businesses listed in bold italic type denote new or returning advertisers to AroundAbout — North Fulton.
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Home Improvement/Repair/Service
Good Measure Meals
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Education/Instruction/Counseling LAO’WN Academy Open Arms Church Young Life Academy
Restaurants/Food Services