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DECemBER 2011 Holiday Handbook Our community has many exciting events to celebrate the holidays.
Holiday Hope An updated list of organizations needing assistance helping those in need during the holidays. Holiday Programs & Services Holiday worship service times and program celebrations.
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The city of Roswell (1) celebrated the Oak Street Streetscape completion with a ribbon cutting in November at the intersection of Bush Street and Oak Street. The new streetscape is complete with a multi-use path on the south side of the street and a pedestrian sidewalk on the north side, decorative street lighting, furniture and landscaping. Utility lines that once crowded the sidewalk have been moved as well. Ladybugs & Lizards (2), 1123 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, recently held its grand re-opening. Ladybugs & Lizards is also celebrating its 6th Anniversary, offering children’s upscale clothing, shoes, equipment, and toys for sizes newborn to size 16. It also has maternity clothing, hair bows and offers monogramming. (770) 594-0088 The Drake Closet, a women’s resale boutique benefitting The Drake House held its grand opening and ribbon cutting celebrations at 850 Mimosa Blvd. in historic Roswell. The store is in need of volunteers to sort, hang, stock and sell items at the store. Donations can be made Tuesday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. – noon (or by appointment). (678) 6823551, thedrakecloset@thedrakehouse.org The opening of the Atlanta Humane Society’s new Mansell Campus, located on Mansell Road west of State Route 400, marks the first operational expansion for the non-profit organization in its 138-year history. The 32,000-square foot building will double the organization’s operational size and expand its services and outreach north of Atlanta to establish the largest adoption and spay/neuter facility in the North Fulton region. On December 3, Atlanta Humane Society will host a communitywide celebration to commemorate the opening of its second campus. Donations can be mailed to the Howell Mill Campus, 981 Howell Mill Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 or made online at www.atlantahumane.org.
Roswell Mayor Wood , Roswell city council members and comm unity leaders were on hand for the Oak Str eet Streetscape ribbo n cutting celebrations.
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Le Sushi, modern Sushi & Japanese cuisine, 10479 Alpharetta Street, #15 is now open. Lunch hours are Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., dinner Sunday – Thursday from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday 5 – 10:30 p.m., and Saturday noon – 10:30 p.m. (678) 869-5588 Honey Butter Boutique, 625 Woodstock Road, Suite A132, has recently opened in the Roswell Crossing Shopping Center, off Hwy 92, near Trader Joe’s and PetSmart. Owner Shannon Vincent was joined by Roswell Mayor Wood and city council members for the ribbon cutting celebrations. Teal Gallery (3), 42 Oak Street, recently celebrated its grand opening in a newly renovated industrial space. The gallery features work from over 17 artists with a wide variety of creative visions, sure to please the artistic tastes of those who seek to give their homes an original treasure. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday and Monday by appointment. (770) 645-8300. AARP Tax-Aide Seeks Area Volunteers — AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers in the Atlanta metro area to help taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2011 tax returns. Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or a retiree to participate, but should have some computer experience, such as email and Internet browsing. Visit www.aarp.org/tavolunteer8 or call (888) OUR-AARP ((888) 6872277). Deadline for application is December 15, 2011. 4
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COMMUNITY FCSS Employees of the Year
Fulton County School System’s (FCSS) top employees were honored on Friday, November 11, at the district’s annual recognition luncheon. More than 900 employees, business partners and special guests gathered to pay tribute to each school’s and administrative building’s employees of the year. “This occasion allows us to celebrate our employees’ dedication, thank them for their contributions, and treat them like the superstars they are,” said Superintendent Robert Avossa. Shelby Steinhauer, a French teacher at Milton High School, is Fulton’s 2011 – 2012 Overall Teacher of the Year. First named the system’s High School Teacher of the Year, she was then selected as the district winner from among two other Fulton County finalists: Franklin Burns from Spalding Drive Charter Elementary, who is the system’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and Jennifer Foil from Holcomb Bridge Middle, who is the Middle School Teacher of the Year. Georgia Walker, a school resource officer at Chattahoochee High School, was honored as the Overall School Professional of the Year, and Patricia Munford, a professional assistant with the system’s Operations Division, was honored as the Overall Support Professional of the Year. Nineteen schools were spotlighted as “Blue Ribbon Partners” for exceptional school/ business partnerships, with Hapeville Elementary School and Delta Air Lines also receiving the “Prestigious Partner” award. Shelby Steinhauer
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the rear deck, and repainted and rebuilt the stone fire pit in the backyard. The finished product showed fine workmanship, and the four women who reside at Pine Grove were appreciative of Adam’s hard work. The project required Adam to raise the money to complete it, and he had money left over to donate to enAble of Georgia Foundation, Inc., the agency’s fundraising arm. Adam officially became an Eagle Scout on October 27, and his Court of Honor took place on October 30. enAble was founded in 1979 and is a leader in providing a range of comprehensive services to individuals with special needs. The agency’s mission is to support people with special needs to lead fulfilled lives – physically, intellectually, and socially. enAble is based in Roswell and offers supports to more than 100 people throughout metro Atlanta. enAble is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). To find out more about enAble, Adam Kania earned please visit the agency’s Web site at his Eagle Scout badge www.enablega.org or call volunteering for (770) 664-4347, ext. 107. enAble of Georgia, Inc.
Mayor’s BBQ Ball
Several attended the annual Roswell Mayor’s BBQ Ball benefitting the High Meadows School. The crowd’s choice for favorite barbeque was Shane’s Rib Shack. Mayor Jere Wood and his wife Judie Raiford host this annual fundraiser at their home, a historic log home in Roswell. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood welcomes attendees to the annual Mayor’s BBQ Ball benefitting High Meadows School.
North Metro Miracle League Receive Grant Jennifer Foil
George Walker
Patricia Munford
Scout Earns Eagle Scout Badge
Adam Kania earned his Eagle Scout badge volunteering for enAble of Georgia, Inc. (enAble) in September 2011. He chose enAble’s Pine Grove Group Home in Roswell for his project, where he built steps with rails off the wheelchair ramp leading into the back yard to make getting to the area more accessible. He also stripped 6
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North Metro Miracle League recently received a 2011 Atlanta Braves Foundation Grant. The Atlanta Braves Foundation awarded $150,000 in grants to 19 local non-profit organizations prior to the Braves game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies on September 27. The grants are used towards helping the organizations fund initiatives including after school programs, health and wellness efforts, anti-bullying campaigns, educational projects, athletic programs, and much more. North Metro Miracle more on page 8 League was awarded $5,000 to help to fund the
In an emergency, experience matters Emergencies happen. And when they do, rest assured that you’ll get the best care close to home. Northside’s boardcertified emergency medicine physicians and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified nurses are just right up the road. We hope we don’t have to see you, but if we do, you’ll be in the best possible hands. Visit us online at www.northside.com.
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Common Ground/Common Goals program, which brings diverse groups of children and youth together to participate in sports and social programs.
STAR House Receives Donation
North Fulton Hospital held its annual fall bake sale benefitting STAR House, hospital CEO Debbie Keel presented a check to STAR House executive director Michelle Newton. The STAR House supports at-risk children in North Fulton by providing after-school tutoring, school supplies, leadership activities, and recreational programs. www. nfultonhospital.com or call (770) 751-2600. Front row: Debbie Keel and Michelle Newton. Back row (left to right): Kathy Crossley, Ann Clawson, Jeannette Wetty, Kathy Dixon, Sarah Rucker, Amberlee Moore, Lindsey Harber.
4th Annual Polo for Parkinson’s
Wilkins Parkinson’s Foundation recently hosted its 4th annual Polo for Parkinson’s charity match and silent auction at Chukkar Farm and Polo Club in Alpharetta. Polo for Parkinson’s is the only polo match held nationwide to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. This year, WPF raised more than $50,000 for Parkinson’s disease awareness through the event. Guests participated in a
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silent auction as well as the traditional divot stomp at half time. For more information on Polo for Parkinson’s, please visit www. PoloForParkinsons.com Wilkins Parkinson’s Foundation raised more than $50,000 for Parkinson’s disease through the 4th annual Polo for Parkinson’s charity match.
Fire Safety Educator of the Year
Roswell Fire Department’s Fire Educator Chris Cooper was recently named Fire Safety Educator of the Year by Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph T. Hudgens at the 19th annual Life, Fire & Safety Awards ceremony. Chris oversees Roswell’s fire education for local schools and citizens. Chris was nominated by Paul Piccirilli, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal and Becky Lane, 5th grade teacher at Sweet Apple Elementary School. Chris was described in the award application, “Since Chris has been employed with our office, he has enhanced the Fire Safety Education program in many ways. His dedication to our community in fire prevention education and public relations has been made obvious by his presence in every public school in Roswell, all of the day care centers, community organizations and public appearances with the new Fire and Life Safety Center, not to mention the countless compliments given him by the parents of the children he teaches.”
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December December 1 – 11 • ANNUAL HOLIDAY CLAY MARKET The Georgia Clay Council in conjunction with the Artsmith Pottery and Regina Hines Studio will host this holiday market at 120 S. Main Street, Jasper. Thurs. – Sat. from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sun. from 1 – 4 p.m. Open House will be held on Friday, December 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. www.gaclay.com
December 1 – February 29 • WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT Walk every trail at CNC this winter. Pick up your official CNC trail hiker passport in the Nature Exchange and receive a stamp for every trail you hike. Completing all six trails earns you something special from the Nature Exchange! Scavenger hunt is included with general admission.
Things to do in Roswell
Cemetery will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a program at noon. Wreaths may be purchased for this event; 1 wreath is $15. Submit your donation to Georgia National Cemetery Location Leader, 2000 Airport Road, #125, Atlanta, GA 30341, (404) 210-1442
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HOLIDAY STRESS BUSTER WORKSHOP The Cottages on Mountain Creek, 5800 Mountain Creek Road, Sandy Springs, will host a Holiday Health and Wellness Workshop. The workshop will be geared toward techniques on how to prevent and limit stress to family members and to those living with mental illness and developmental challenges. (404) 2286554, www.cottagesonmountaincreek.com
December 10 • TRILOGY CANDLELIGHT TOUR
December 9 • SWEDISH SANTA LUCIA CELEBRATION This candlelit, music-filled celebration will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, and will consist of traditional and contemporary Swedish Christmas music. The evening will feature the St. Lucia choir with children, women and men from the Swedish community. After the celebration a reception featuring Saffron buns and gingersnaps will be offered in the fellowship hall. Admission is free but donations are welcome. (770) 977-8537
December 10 • ANNUAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA The laying of wreaths at the Georgia National
A Southern Trilogy Candlelight Tour of Roswell’s Three Southern Trilogy Sites: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation Home. Visit all three homes in beautiful candlelight and enjoy festive holiday decorations, children’s activities, seasonal treats, and entertainment. Barrington Hall presents décor of A Very Southern Christmas, showcasing the traditions that make Christmas in the South a truly unique experience. Bulloch Hall celebrates A Christmas Carol, with décor depicting the Dickens’ Christmas Classic. Smith Plantation presents All I Want for Christmas with decorations by the Roswell Garden Club. Admission is $20 at the door for adults and $10 at the door for children. www.southerntrilogy.com
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ATLANTA WIND SYMPHONY The Atlanta Wind Symphony will present a Christmas Concert at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street at 3 p.m. Admission is free. www.atlantawindsymphony.org
4TH ANNUAL “WINTER POLAR EXPRESS” The Academy Dance Theatre Co, will present “The Winter Polar Express” at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street. December 16 at 7 p.m. and December 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. (770) 587-8272
December 16 – 18 • “THE NUTCRACKER” The Metropolitan Ballet Theatre will present “The Nutcracker” at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, 11320 Woodstock Road. Please visit website for times. www.metropolitanballet.org
December 18 • CHANUKAH PALOOZA The public is invited to celebrate Chanukah with Temple Kehillat Chaim, in a warm, family friendly environment from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. at 1145 Green Street. Festivities include lunch, raffles, crafts, games and prizes for all ages. Admission is $5. (770) 641-8630
December 27 – 30 • CNC CRAFT WEEK Chattahoochee Nature Center will be hosting a craft week for children ages 4 and up. Attendees will get in touch with their crafty side! Help CNC reuse and recycle items to make fun, take-home projects. Different crafts each day! 11 a.m. – noon, 9135 Willeo Road.
December 28 – 30; January 2 – 4 • CAMP KINGFISHER Winter break camps at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Revisit your favorite camp, kindergarten – 7th grade. www.chattnaturecenter. org/camp-kingfisher
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SCHOOL Is Mayor Wood Smarter than a Hillside Fifth Grader? Turns out he’s pretty smart but NO, he is not smarter than Hillside’s fifth grade egg cocoon building architects. During Hillside’s November 4th Science Day, Roswell’s Mayor Jere Wood competed against teams of Hillside’s fifth grade students to create an egg-drop vessel. The objective being to protect their egg’s from cracking when dropped from three different heights. The Mayor’s egg only survived the first 25-foot drop. The experiment was part of Hillside’s Science Day.
Mayor Wood looks on with fifth grader Andrew Myer after Andrew checks his egg for cracks.
Young Ambassador Promotes Japanese Program
Elkins Pointe Middle School Japanese teacher, Miyuki Johnson, was one of the fifteen Japanese teachers Elkins Pointe middle school students with their chosen in the Japanese teacher, Miyuki Johnson and her United States Japanese teaching assistant Seiko Mori. to receive a teaching assistant. Her assistant, Seiko Mori, said that she wanted to do something for Japan, especially after the earthquake and Tsunami disaster in March, so she resigned from her job and joined the Japanese Language Education Assistant Program, to promote Japanese language and culture in the United States. For the next two years, Seiko will be assisting the Japanese program and other subjects at Elkins Pointe. She will also help other Fulton Japanese programs at Ridgeview MS, Riverwood HS, and Roswell HS.
Astronaut Visits the Atlanta Academy
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was born in Kileen, Texas and later attended the Lovett School in Atlanta. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy and then received his Masters from GA Tech. Mr. Kimbrough served as an Apache helicopter pilot in the first Gulf War in 1991. In 2008, he served as a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Flight STS-126, where he participated in two space walks and spoke to the students about his experiences in space.
Astronaut Robert Kimbrough and Head of School at Atlanta Academy, Angela Naples.
Red Ribbon Day at Hopewell
Students at Hopewell Middle School pledged to “Say No To Drugs” during Red Ribbon Week. Jeff Auterson visited the school for morning announcements and there was daily drawings from the signed pledges for John Smoltz autographed baseballs.
Students signed pledges to Say No To Drugs during Red Ribbon Week at Hopewell Middle School.
River Eves ES Receives Grant
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $4,585 Toolbox for Education grant to River Eves Elementary for the establishment of the River Eves Garden Program. River Eves is one of more than First-grade students from Ms. Stockton’s 480 schools or class help plant the gardens at River Eves Elementary. parent organizations to be awarded a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for parent-initiated school improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education.
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Private Schools Blessed Trinity Catholic High School (678) 277-9083 www.bttitans.org
Cottage School (770) 641-8688 www.cottageschool.org
Chrysalis Experiential Academy (770) 649-7077 www.chrysalisexp.org
Fellowship Christian Academy
Mill Springs Academy
(770) 992-4975 www.fellowshipschools.org
(770) 360-1336 www.millsprings.org
Porter School
Fellowship Christian High School
(770) 594-1313 www.porterschool.com
(770) 993-1650 www.fellowshipschools.org
High Meadows School (770) 993-2940 www.highmeadows.org
Queen of Angels Catholic School, K-8 (770) 518-1804, ext. 104 www.qaschool.org
Village Montessori School (770) 552-0834 www.vmschool.com
Public Schools Fulton County School District: www.fultonschools.org | (404) 768-3600 Elementary Schools Esther Jackson Elementary 1400 Martin Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 594-5290 Principal: Constance Coles
Fulton Sunshine Academy Elementary (Charter School) 1335 Northmeadow Parkway Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 410-1500 Principal: Murat Cetin
Hembree Springs Elementary 815 Hembree Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 667-2902 Principal: Kalpana Raju
Hillside Elementary
9250 Scott Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 552-6362 Principal: John Anderson (Interim)
Mimosa Elementary 1550 Warsaw Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 552-4540 Principal: Lynn Johnson
Mountain Park Elementary
Elkins Pointe Middle
11895 Mountain Park Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4530 Principal: Stacy Perlman
11290 Elkins Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 667-2892 Principal: Melinda Springman
River Eves Elementary
Northwestern Middle
9000 Eves Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 552-4550 Principal: Neil Pinnock
12805 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2870 Principal: Jasmine Kullar
Roswell North Elementary
High Schools
10525 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-6320 Principal: Kindra Smith
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12025 Etris Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 643-3310 Principal: Natalie Richman
Roswell High
Middle Schools
11595 King Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4500 Principal: Jerome Huff
Crabapple Middle
Other Centers
10700 Crabapple Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4520 Principal: Nathan Buhl
Crossroads/Second Chance North 791 Mimosa Boulevard Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-6334 Principal: Dennis Kostulakos (interim)
Local Colleges & Universities
Holiday-Schools Closed Teacher Workday-Students Off
January 16
Holiday-Schools Closed
February 17 & 20
Holiday-Schools Closed
Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: www.fultonschools.org/parent_connect.htm
13025 Birmingham Highway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 740-7000 Principal: Cliff Jones
Sweet Apple Elementary
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance December 23 — January 3
Milton High
Georgia Perimeter College
Strayer University
(404) 413-7878 www.gpc.edu
(770) 650-3000 strayeru.com
The Art Institute of Atlanta
University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
(770) 394-8300 artinstitutes.edu
(678) 731-0555 www.phoenix.edu
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Milton County It is my honor and privilege to serve Roswell and most of North Fulton County in the Georgia Senate. My older son Will is a sophomore at Roswell High School and younger son Ryan is a 4th grader at Roswell North Elementary. We love our community and North Fulton and I am working diligently with my counterparts to re-create Milton County. Many years ago, Fulton County was three separate counties that merged during the great depression. Much has changed since the 1930’s and the time is right for Milton County to rise again and provide responsible and accountable county government. Let me provide some important facts about our current situation. Fulton County has a population larger than six U.S. states. The enormity of Fulton County government has resulted in ineffective and inefficient service delivery. Smaller government will be more accountable to the residents and the remaining areas. We have the only school system in the U.S. geographically split with North Fulton and South Fulton schools separated by the fragile Atlanta school system. Our students deserve better. Over the years Fulton has been mismanaged so poorly it has cost the taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in lawsuits
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and hundreds of millions in missing assets, poor budgeting practices, operational problems, etc. The ongoing issues and challenges with MARTA, Grady and the jail are seemingly ignored. Lastly, the indictment and conviction of Fulton County Commissioners Reginald Eaves, Michael Hightower and Mitch Skandalakis have eroded confidence in the integrity of the Board of Commissioners. In the past five years, all of North Fulton County has become cities including: Roswell, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Milton, Alpharetta and Mountain Park. These cities have taken over many services from Fulton and have done an outstanding job showing local control and running government like a business is most effective. Our last and final objective is Milton County. Some have said all of Fulton County should vote on the split, I disagree. Two hundred and thirty-five years ago we had a similar problem of taxation without proper representation and I don’t remember giving the British a vote! For more information, please contact me at www.senatoralbers.com. Sen. John Albers represents the 56th Senate District, which includes portions of North Fulton County. He may be reached at his office at (404) 463-8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov.
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CITY HALL Christmas in Roswell / December 2011 When I was a boy, Christmas was all about opening presents on Christmas morning. I took for granted family gatherings and all the efforts my parents took to make the season special. I needed nothing to get me in the Christmas spirit. I looked forward to it all year. Now that I am grown and my parents are gone, those things I took for granted now mean the most to me. Watching my niece and nephew open presents brings me more joy than any present I might receive. However as an adult, getting into the Christmas spirit isn’t as easy as it was when I was a boy. Fortunately, with all of the fun Christmas events taking place in the City of Roswell, getting into the Christmas spirit is easy! For me, Christmas will begin at Rich O’Donnell’s house for his Annual Toy Assembly Party, the showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” and lighting the fire of last year’s Christmas Tree. The next evening, Saturday December 3, beginning at 5 p.m., we will hold the City’s annual lighting of Historic Square. There will be children singing, my reading of the “T’was Night Before Christmas,” and a visit from Santa
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by Mayor Jere Wood, Mayor of the best place to enjoy Christmas south of the North Pole!
on that special evening. On Sunday, December 4, beginning at 5 p.m., I will build a camp fire and cook marshmallows for Carolers on Canton Street. These events all help get me into the Christmas spirit! It is then that I will be in the mood to shop and wish peace and good will to everyone I meet before opening presents and feasting with family and friends.
Jere Wood is the mayor of Roswell. You may contact him at mayorwood@roswellgov.com or visit www.roswellgov.com for more information.
For a calendar of events in Roswell, including concerts and shows at Roswell’s Cultural Arts Center and Historic Homes and local churches, visits by Santa to local businesses, and happenings at Roswell’s Historic Homes, go to http://www. visitroswellga.com/ or install our app, Link to Roswell on your smart Phone. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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SAnta Sightings December 3 Holiday Celebration on the Town Square Time: 5 p.m. Location: Atlanta Street Contact: (770) 641-3705 Annual Lighting of the Square. Fun-filled evening of activities for the entire family, including carolers, lighting of the Square, reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and a special visit from everyone’s friend in the North Pole - Santa! Pictures with Santa available at a nominal fee.
December 3 Breakfast with Santa Time: 9 - 11 a.m. Location: Bill Johnson Community Activity Bldg. 10495 Woodstock Road Contact: (770) 641-3760 Children all ages can enjoy a continental breakfast with Santa. Other activities will include coloring, music, games, dancing, face painting, and entertainment. Each individual must be pre-registered and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $12 residents, $18 non-residents.
Holiday Family Fun Activities December 1, 6, 8 & 15 High Tea at Bulloch Hall Time: 4 p.m. Location: 180 Bulloch Avenue Contact: (770) 992-1731 Experience a warm, engaging afternoon with ladies in period clothing serving a two-course tea in candlelight. After the delicious meal, tour the house decorated for Christmas. Reservations required.
December 3 Manners with Snowflake Ballerina Time: 10 a.m. Location: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue Contact: (770) 992-1731 Website: www.diesel-pizza.com Snowflake will dance her way into the hearts of children, ages 4 – 11, with gentle reminders of good manners. Includes light refreshments and holiday favors. Reservations required. $10 per person.
December 3 — 4 Gingerbread Christmas at Smith Plantation Time: Four 30-minute workshops at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 1 and 2 p.m. Location: 935 Alpharetta Street Contact: (770) 641-3978 Each workshop includes preparing and decorating 20 My Roswell | december 2011
Christmas themed cookies. Participants assist with baking the cookies over the open hearth at the plantation’s outdoor cookhouse. Children also prepare a craft to take home. Children ages 5 and up, each workshop is limited to 10 children. Reservations required; $10 per child.
December 3 Evening in Bethlehem Time: 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Location: Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd Contact: (770) 993-6218 Website: www.rumc.com Live Nativity productions; roam through an antiquity marketplace with shepherds, soldiers, shopkeepers, artisans, and live animals and be reminded of what it was like the first Noel.
December 9 Swedish Santa Lucia Celebration Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church 3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta Contact: (770) 977-8537 This candlelit, music-filled celebration will consist of traditional and contemporary Swedish Christmas music. The evening will feature the St. Lucia choir with children, women and men from the Swedish community. After the celebration a reception featuring Saffron buns and gingersnaps will be offered in the fellowship hall. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
December 10 Trilogy Candlelight Tour Time: 5 — 9 p.m. Location: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation Home Website: www.southerntrilogy.com Visit all three homes in beautiful candlelight and enjoy festive holiday decorations, children’s activities, seasonal treats, and entertainment. Admission is $20 at the door for adults and $10 at the door for children.
December 1 1 An Old Fashioned Christmas at the Farm Time: 11:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. (rain date December 18) Location: 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming Contact: (770) 886-5419 Website: www.savethehorses.org It’s a holiday fun day for the whole family at the farm with proceeds benefitting Save the Horses Rescue, Relief, and Retirement Fund. Sleigh rides, pony rides, petting zoo, plate lunches, face painting and crafts, games for all ages, photos with “Santa” horse, homemade baked goods, bonfire and marshmallows, a special angel tree and a visit from the big ‘ole jolly man himself.
December 1 7 Christmas for Kids at Bulloch Hall Time: 10 a.m. – noon Location: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue Contact: (770) 992-1731 Christmas for kids at Bulloch Hall; a non-stop holiday of fun for children ages 5 – 11. Yule log hunt, candy cane hunt, Christmas crafts, light snack, storytelling by “Queen Glitter,” and a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Reservations required
December 1 7 — 18 Cookies with Mrs. Claus at Barrington Hall Time: 10 a.m. Location: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive Contact: (770) 640-3855 Children will write letters to Santa, decorate cookies to take home. Children 4 and up; $5 per child, call for reservations.
December 18 Chanukah Palooza Time: 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. Location: Temple Kehillat Chaim, 1145 Green Street Contact: (770) 641-8630 Website: www.cityofmiltonga.us The public is invited to celebrate Chanukah with Temple Kehillat Chaim, in a warm, family friendly environment. Festivities include lunch, raffles, crafts, games and prizes for all ages. Admission is $5.
December 18 CNC Gifts for Nature Time: 1 — 4 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Website: www.chattnaturecenter.org Take some time out during the holiday rush to spend time with family, friends, and nature! Chattahoochee Nature Center, has an entire day planned for you to relax and enjoy the season. •
Live Reindeer: 1 — 4 p.m. Meet live reindeer at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Don’t forget your camera!
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Oh Deer: 3 p.m. While visiting the reindeer, stop in for a story-time reading of “Stranger in the Woods.”
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Magic Reindeer “Food”: 12 — 4 p.m. Make some magic reindeer “food” in the Nature Exchange to attract some magic reindeer.
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Nature Crafts: 1 — 3 p.m. Make some gifts for nature while you are at CNC!
Holiday Performances December 1 — 4 The Nutcracker Presented by The Roswell Dance Theatre Time: December 1 at 10 a.m. December 2 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. December 3 at 10 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nutcracker Breakfast at 9 a.m. Nutcracker VIP at 6 p.m. December 4 at 1 and 4:30 p.m.; Sugarplum Tea at 3 p.m. Location: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street Contact: (770) 998-0259
December 3 A Christmas Carol Time: 8 p.m. Location: Terrace at Bulloch Hall, 189 Bulloch Avenue Contact: (770) 992-1731 Cost: $15 per person
December 4 A Joyous Noel Presented by Michael O’Neal Singers Time: 3 p.m. Location: Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd Contact: (770) 594-7974 Website: www.mosingers.com or www.rumc.com A choral concert of holiday favorites with special guest Georgia Regional Girls’ Choir and a visit from Santa.
December 9 — 10 Babes in Toyland Presented by Atlanta Dance Theatre Time: December 9 at 7:30 p.m. (silent auction) December 10 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (silent auction) Location: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street Contact: (404) 438-3028 Website: www.atlantadancetheatre.org
December 1 1 Christmas Concert Presented by Atlanta Wind Symphony Time: 3 p.m. Location: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street Contact: (404) 438-3028 Website: www.atlantawindsymphony.org Cost: Free admission
December 16 — 17 The Winter Polar Express Presented by Academy Dance Theatre Co Time: December 16 at 7 p.m. December 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street Contact: (770) 587-8272 An enchanting holiday show for all ages.
December 16 — 18 The Nutcracker Presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Time: Visit website for times Location: Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, 11320 Woodstock Road Contact: (678) 297-2800 Website: www.metropolitanballet.org www.footprintspublishing.com 21
DIABETES –
Are You At Risk? By Lisa Graham, RN, BSN, CDE Northside Hospital Diabetes Education Program
About 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. You don’t have to be overweight, have a genetic predisposition or be a certain age to get the disease. In fact, more than 6 million people have the disease and don’t even realize it because some of the symptoms may not seem threatening – unusual thirst, extreme hunger, increased fatigue and irritability. However, left untreated, diabetes can cause a number of problems including heart disease (high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol), stroke, blindness, kidney failure, circulatory problems and even death. Fortunately, diabetes is preventable and, by knowing your risk and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can help prevent or delay the onset of the diabetes. Factors You Can Control • Excess Weight. Being obese or carrying excess body fat also makes your heart work harder and raises your blood pressure and total cholesterol. Belly fat is especially harmful as it releases hormones that decrease your body’s ability to utilize insulin effectively to regulate blood glucose levels. • Inactivity. Exercising on a regular basis can help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol. It also helps your body use the insulin that it makes, which helps your body to control your blood sugar better. • Healthy Diet. Eating a well balanced diet and controlling your portion sizes can help prevent diabetes. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains have been proven to help control weight and decrease the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Factors You Can’t Control • Age. People over the age of 45 are more likely to have diabetes than those younger and should have their blood
glucose levels checked every three years. • Heredity. People with a close family history of diabetes – such as a sibling or parent – are more likely to develop diabetes. • Race. It is more prevalent in people of African American, Mexican American, Pacific Islander and American-Indian decent. • Gestational Diabetes. Having had gestational diabetes or having had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at birth also increases your risk. If you were never screened for gestational diabetes but gave birth to a large infant, you may have had this temporary form of insulin intolerance without ever knowing it. Protect Your Health Focus on prevention. If you have any of the risk factors associated with diabetes or your blood sugar levels are creeping up, talk to your doctor about enrolling in a diabetes education program.
Northside Hospital offers an accredited Diabetes Education Program that helps patients learn about diabetes and how to adapt a self-care plan to fit their lifestyle. Comprehensive Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes classes, as well as classes that focus on the prevention of Type 2 diabetes, are available. All classes are taught by registered dietitians, nurses, exercise physiologists, behavior therapists and certified diabetes educators. For more information and class availability, call (404) 851-6023 for locations.
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FOOD CHOICES And Dental Health
by Vishant Nath, DMD The foods that we expose our teeth to are the first line of defense against tooth decay. Our diet can go a long way towards determining our dental health. The second line of defense is how we clean our teeth. We often put more Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may emphasis on the cleaning contact him at (678) 352-1090 part. There are a multitude of or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com. brushes, toothpaste, and other cleaning gadgets that we are bombarded with in the dental aisle. Although these are important tools in keeping our teeth healthy, they are not the only items to consider. Sometimes we may overlook the fact that, especially with children, we can improve their dental health (and overall health) by teaching them to make wise choices in their diets. This article serves as a gentle reminder of what most of us probably already know regarding making healthy food choices. As stated above, most of us already know which foods are healthy and which are not so good for us. But when our lives get busy, it often seems easier to make the not so healthy food choices. Having a healthy diet is especially important for our growing children. Children must have a balanced diet for their teeth to develop properly. A balanced diet will also provide for healthy gum tissue around the teeth. Diets that are high in certain kinds of carbohydrates, such as sugar and starches, may cause a greater risk of tooth decay. So let’s be practical, where does that leave you regarding your child’s diet? We all know how impossible (along with impractical and unhealthy) it would be to try and eliminate all sugar and starches from your child’s diet. So, along with what your child eats, we also have to look at when your child eats certain foods. It’s best to select and serve these types of foods wisely. A food with sugar or starch is safer for teeth if it’s eaten with a meal, not as a snack. Also, sticky foods, such as dried fruit or toffee, are not easily washed away from the teeth by saliva, water or milk. So, they have more cavity-causing potential than foods more rapidly cleared from the teeth. Of course the bottom line is, no matter what your child eats, dental hygiene is vitally important to keeping your child’s teeth healthy. Try to get in the habit of wiping your baby’s teeth before they nap or go to bed at night. And for older children, try to establish an after meal brushing habit. Brushing and flossing are truly your last line of defense against tooth decay. A healthy diet plus good dental hygiene equals healthy teeth for life!
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COVER
Here For The Community By Michelle Martin When Dr. Ron Bradley was first called into fulltime ministry at the age of 16, he had a clear vision of the “dream church” he hoped to pastor — a simple church bathed in historic Southern charm, founded on traditional Christian values and dedicated to serving the community. “Roswell First Baptist is my dream church,” he says. “The people of this congregation take it upon themselves individually to be the presence of Christ in the community. They don’t need me to push them to look outward, to reach out to others in the community and let them know that we’re here for them. We’re all unified in our mission to share the good news of Christ.” Bradley has served as senior pastor of Roswell First Baptist for 15 years, but the church has been the
Dr. Ron Bradley and his family — wife, Cheryl; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Paul Clark and their daughter, MaryKate; daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Todd Virgilio and their daughter, Lena Grace — have served First Baptist Church of Roswell and the Roswell community for 15 years. 24 My Roswell | december 2011
lifeblood of the Roswell community for nearly 140 years. Approximately 650 to 700 people attend the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services each week. “Every church has its own personality and uniqueness,” he says. “Many churches today are changing in order to reach more people, but we feel Roswell First Baptist offers something truly unique by sticking to a traditional worship style.” Roswell First Baptist’s worship services combine traditional music with a contemporary message. The full choir still wears traditional robes and sings traditional hymns backed by a pipe organ. “We don’t use drum sets or video screens, but we’re anything but boring,” Bradley says. “I try to create an interactive worship experience that allows our members to not only hear God’s word but also to taste, smell and feel it.” That could mean baking bread during communion, writing notes of encouragement to service members in honor of Veteran’s Day, or passing out large rocks as a reminder that we are all sinners and therefore in no position to throw stones. “We encourage our members to be authentic with one another, accepting and not judgmental. The less than perfect are more than welcome here, because we’re all sinners saved by grace.” In addition to weekly worship services, Roswell First Baptist also offers a variety of activities designed to minister to its “inter-generational” congregation. There are special programs and Bible studies designed to meet the unique needs of all age groups and life stages — from preschool to college, single adults to senior adults, and everyone in between. The church’s Christian Recreation Ministry also organizes basketball teams, bowling leagues and a bicycling club, and offers Zumba and other fitness classes. “We’ve found that
Missions and outreach efforts play an important part in Roswell First Baptist’s service to the local community and beyond. The church supports a number of local charitable organizations and hosts children’s camps, Vacation Bible School, an Easter egg hunt and Fun Fall Festival each year that provide community children with a safe environment for fun and learning about God. “We want to impact the people in our community, in our country and around the world,” Bradley says, adding that the church also organizes volunteer teams each year for medical clinics in Kenya, Africa and an “extreme home makeover” project in the Appalachians. “We realize many of the people who attend these special events and who benefit from these service projects may never set foot in our church; but they’ll remember us as a church that is changing lives, that touched their lives like never before.”
Appalachian Outreach
our over-60s enjoy the same activities as our under-30s,” Bradley says.
First Baptist Church of Roswell 710 Mimosa Boulevard Phone (770) 587-6980 Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Mid-Week Services: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Kenya, Africa
The Drake House
While Roswell First Baptist remains committed to helping the outside community, Bradley believes it is important to remember that members of the church family need physical, emotional, spiritual and financial support as well. The church provides Christian-based counseling in a number of areas, including marriage enrichment, divorce recovery, cancer support and grief counseling; Bradley’s wife, Cheryl, has a master’s degree in social work and is a specialist in grief counseling. Last year, Bradley challenged members of the church to help support the many different church families who are struggling in the tough economy. “We asked for 50 families to give $100 each, but our members went beyond the call — giving $40,000 to help meet the most immediate and urgent financial needs of our church families,” he says. “We’re not a rich congregation, but we’re loving and generous. I am so proud to lead a church that knows the joy of serving and giving firsthand. I feel privileged to be a part of this church that exemplifies everything Jesus expects of a church.”
Visit www.rfbc.org for information about worship services, Bible studies, ministries, missions, music, counseling services, upcoming events and more.
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PLASTICITY
The Ability to Change the Brain by LaCretia Munroe, MS, DC Once upon a time, not so Dr. LaCretia Munroe specializes in long ago, people thought that sports chiropractic, functional at birth all of the cells of the neurology, and metabolic solutions. Providing exceptional care for difficult brain were given to you by the cases. Call the office at (770) 720time you were born. Once 0865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com. you were born, any brain cells that died meant that you had less to work with. Scientist have now shown that is not true. The ability to change the brain is called plasticity. Plasticity is the ability for the brain to grow new brain cells and new pathways within the brain. People with small strokes can rebuild new pathways around the damaged area. Children with developmental delays can create stronger pathways diminishing the disability they show to the world. It is like building a new road and it has given hope to so many people who thought that they had to live with their limitations. Brain based therapy is a therapy that helps grow the brain pathways and create plasticity. The improvements in brain function are based on the premise that our higher brain functions – the “cortical functions” such as language, cognitive skills, socialization – rely and depend upon how well sensory input is received and processed as it enters the central nervous system and is relayed to the upper brain. Brain based therapy improves processing at both the sub-cortical and cortical levels. Brain based therapy has a global effect on the brain and central nervous system, influencing the following systems: balance, visual, auditory, motor, coordination, behavior and emotional regulation. As a result, it is successfully implemented for a wide variety of conditions: • Learning difficulties such as reading, spelling, math, auditory processing and attention; • Sensory processing and integration; • Stress, sleep, emotional regulation and mood problems; • Those with autism and neuro-developmental difficulties. Based on the concept of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change with specific and repeated stimulation – brain based programs strengthen and build new neural pathways to allow for more efficient processing of sensory information. As these neurological connections grow stronger, skills related to learning, attention, language and self-confidence also tend to improve. Brain based therapy is not a cookie cut approach to therapy. continued on page 46 26 My Roswell | december 2011
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Alpharetta First Baptist Church
Where: 44 Academy Street Contact: (770) 475-6556 Website: www.fbca.com • December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4 and 6 p.m. • December 25, Christmas Day Worship at 11 a.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
Where: 1340 Woodstock Road Contact: (770) 993-3945 Website: www.christchurchumc.org • December 24, Christmas Eve Service, Service of Lessons and Carols at 6:30 p.m.; Candlelight Communion Service at 11 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Roswell
Where: 710 Mimosa Blvd. Contact: (770) 587-6980 Website: www.rfbc.org • December 11, The Chancel Choir and Orchestra, Handel’s Messiah at 6:45 p.m. • December 18, An Instrumental Evening, church orchestra, hand bell ringers, organ, piano at 6:45 p.m. • December 24, Christmas Eve Services, child-friendly Candlelight Communion Service at 5 p.m.; Traditional Candlelight Communion Service at 11 p.m. • December 25, Christmas Day Worship Service at 11 a.m.
Grace North Atlanta
Where: Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell Street Contact: (770) 331-1010 Website: www.gracenorthatlanta.org • December 24, Christmas Eve Worship at the Marriott off I-400 exit 11 at 5 p.m.
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Where: 2400 Old Alabama Road Contact: (770) 998-1482 Website: www.northminster.atl.org • December 4, Advent Lessons and Carols at 9 and 11:15 a.m. • December 18, Special Music Worship Service at 9 and 11:15 a.m. • December 18, Northminster Annual Pancake Breakfast at 10 a.m., reservations by Sunday, December 11. Cost: adult $4.50; child $2 • December 24, Christmas Eve Services: children’s choirs at 5:30 p.m.; adult and youth choirs at 7:30 p.m.; Carol singing at 11:15 p.m.; Communion Service with adult and youth choirs at 11:30 p.m. • December 25, Christmas Day Worship at 10 a.m.
Northside Baptist Church
Where: 11125 Houze Road Contact: (770) 993-5207 • December 24, Christmas Eve Worship at 4:30 and 6 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Where: 725 Pleasant Hill Street Contact: (770) 993-2707 Website: www.pleasanthillmbc.org • December 25, Christmas Day Worship at 11:30 a.m. • December 31, New Year’s Fellowship at 10 p.m.
Roswell Presbyterian Church
Where: 755 Mimosa Blvd. Contact: (770) 993-6316 Website: www.roswellpres.org • December 8, 9, Choir and orchestra performing carols and tunes. Tickets required. 7:30 p.m. • December 18, Children’s Choir, by a “choir of angels.” Free admission so bring a friend. 6:30 p.m. • December 22, The Longest Night: A Service of Hope in the Midst of Darkness at 7 p.m. • December 24, Worship and Candlelight Communion Service at 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 p.m. • December 25, Celebration of Jesus’ birth through worship, music, and scripture. Childcare available for infants through pre-k. 10:30 a.m.
Roswell United Methodist Church
Where: 814 Mimosa Blvd. Contact: (770) 993-6218 Website: www.rumc.com • December 9 and 11, RUMC Sanctuary choir and brass quartet perform Christmas Season annual concert. December 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 11 at 3 p.m. • December 14, Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m. • December 18, Messiah Sing Along, by Michael O’Neal Singers at 3 p.m. • December 24, Worship and Communion in the Chapel at 10 a.m. Family Worship in Sanctuary at 4 p.m. Lessons and Carols in Sanctuary at 6 p.m.
Candlelight and Communion in the Chapel at 11 p.m.
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
Where: 11330 Woodstock Road Contact: (678) 277-9424 Website: www.stpeterchanel.org • December 24, Christmas Eve Masses Children’s Mass at 4 p.m. Teen Mass at 6 p.m. Mass at 8, 9:30, 11:30 p.m. Choir Program at 11 p.m. Overflow Masses will be held in the Parish Hall and the Blessed Trinity Auditorium at 4 and 6 p.m. Christmas Pageant will be at the 4 p.m. Masses in the Sanctuary and Parish Hall • December 25, Christmas Day Mass at 7:30, 9, and 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Swedish Santa Lucia Celebration
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church 3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta Contact: (770) 977-8537 • December 9; 7:30 p.m. — This candlelit, music-filled celebration will consist of traditional and contemporary Swedish Christmas music. The evening will feature the St. Lucia choir with children, women and men from the Swedish community. After the celebration a reception featuring Saffron buns and gingersnaps will be offered in the fellowship hall. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Temple Kehillat Chaim
Where: 1145 Green Street Contact: (770) 641-8630 • December 18; 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Chanukah Palooza — The public is invited to celebrate Chanukah with Temple Kehillat Chaim, in a warm, family friendly environment. Festivities include lunch, raffles, crafts, games and prizes for all ages. Admission is $5.
Zion Missionary Baptist Church
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The holiday season is drawing close and you have visions of your children running to the Christmas tree to see what Santa has left for them. Perhaps you are thinking about all the cookies you will be making for friends and relatives, as well as the wonderful meals you are planning for your family. Some children in our area will not have gifts for the holidays nor will their families enjoy a special holiday dinner — unless we all help! My Roswell Monthly has contacted several organizations within our community that are in need of assistance to make sure that families can celebrate the holidays just as you will be doing. Listed are several organizations to which you could volunteer time, effort or funds to assist in making the season a little brighter for all; some are new and some are updated from the list in the November magazine. We hope this list is helpful as you consider your participation in offering hope this holiday season.
NEW Holiday Toy Drive
Bank of North Georgia is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive from through December 7 at all 41 branches in metro Atlanta. Last year, the bank collected a total of 2,787 toys for children. Each branch selected a local charity to support. Customers and local residents can participate in the Holiday Toy Drive by bringing new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls to the following Bank of North Georgia branches: Crabapple and Roswell — Child Development Association. The CDA serves hardworking parents who are striving to build economic security for their families despite daunting challenges. http://www.cdakids.org. Bank of North Georgia will be collecting toys through December 7.
NEW Atlanta Mission
Atlanta Mission is a non-profit charity working to end homelessness in Atlanta and the surrounding communities. Its Thrift Store in Roswell, 10800 Alpharetta Hwy, (404) 367-3940, offers clothing and furniture vouchers for those in need in our community. It also supports three facilities, offering drug and alcohol recovery programs: My Sister House, a women’s and children’s shelter at 921 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, (404) 367-2465; the Shepherds Inn, a men’s facility at 165 Ivan Allen Blvd, NW, (404) 588-4015; and the Potter’s House, a men’s facility at 655 Potter’s House Road, (706) 543-8338. (404) 588-4000, www.AtlantaMission.org
North Fulton Community Charities
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North Fulton Community Charities will assist families during the holiday season through its family sponsorship program and Santa Shop. The NFCC 2011 Holiday Program brings together the generous spirit of our community with families in North Fulton who need the support and have registered for the program. “Currently, we have 792 families who have qualified to participate. This equates to over 2,300 children. The need is so extensive that parents started lining up in the early morning hours to register. It still saddens me to hear the stories of families who continue 32 My Roswell | december 2011
to struggle through difficult times. Daniel came to our office at the age of 15 when his mother became critically ill. He had to drop out of high school to support his mother and younger brother. At 17, he strives to maintain employment while caring for the family. He was the second person in line when the doors opened to make sure that his brother could celebrate Christmas,” said Eden Purdy. This is why your help is needed. Single parents, teens forced to be parents, and children without hope. These are the stories Eden hears every day. NFCC is looking for sponsors to “adopt a family” for the holiday season or to provide new toys and gifts for the Santa Shop. Seeing an average of 100 families per day for food and financial support, the need continues to grow. Beginning in December, over 1,000 families will have registered for holiday support. For more information on this program and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.nfccholiday.org.
Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc.
Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting thousands of Georgia’s foster and displaced children by providing free clothes, toys and infant-care equipment. During the holiday season and all year round, Foster Care Support Foundation is in need of new, like new, and gently worn clothing for preemie sizes to size 24; underwear, socks, and shoes which are new unless they are infant sizes; toys in great repair; and boys pants and sneakers. FCSF also accepts gifts such as CDs for teens and handheld games. Monetary donations and sponsorships for its operation and support are crucial, as well as its All Kids Count benefit, to be held March 10, 2012, in helping FCSF continue the programs that provide this essential resource for at-risk children. Volunteers are needed to help organize, sort items, babysit, and fill orders to ship to children who visit or who are unable to visit the center. Items not needed or used for children that are in excellent condition such as furniture, household décor, and quality adult clothing is placed in the Fostering Hope Bargain Resale shop, 1425 Market Blvd., Suite 340, Roswell,
where 100% of the sales go to support the FCSF programs and the children. For more information, to be a sponsor, or to volunteer, contact Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc. at (770) 641-9591, email help@fostercares.org or visit www.fostercares.org.
Senior Services North Fulton
Senior Services North Fulton is more than just Meals on Wheels. All programs and services are offered to seniors without regard to their income level. Senior Services, a nonprofit organization, raises funds to support its programs with an annual fundraiser. Art from the Heart for Seniors Gala will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek from 6:30 — 11 p.m. For more information please call (770) 993-1906 or visit their website at www.ssnorthfulton.org. The organization provides a wide range of services to help people over the age of 60 maintain their independence and vitality. From personal care assistance and respite care to transportation for therapy and doctor appointments, Senior Services is a resource for seniors, caregivers and families. Three neighborhood senior centers offer exercise, trips, and a wide range of activities to keep seniors engaged and involved in the community. Through Senior Services North Fulton’s Angel Tree and Days of Service programs, seniors are not forgotten and opportunities for intergenerational activities and community involvement are offered. Visitors are always welcome, so please stop by or call one of the centers: Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, (770) 640-1583; Alpharetta Neighborhood Senior Center at the Crabapple Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, (770) 751-9397; Sandy Springs Neighborhood Senior Center at the Dorothy Benson Multipurpose Complex, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Bldg. C, (404) 705-4904. The administrative office is located at 490 Sun Valley Drive, Suite 202, Roswell.
Fulton County DFCS
The Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) have approximately 1,000 children in its custody who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Fulton County DFCS invites the community to participate in the “Joy of Sharing” program. The office is seeking donors to assist in meeting the holiday wishes of children ages 1 — 21 who are served by the agency. Wish lists for these children will be filled through monetary donations and donated gifts by individuals, businesses, or community organizations. When a child is matched with a donor, the donor will receive the child’s name, age, and three items from his or her special “Wish List.” Fulton County DFCS requests that all gifts be delivered to its office by December 2. Monetary donations are used to purchase gifts for children not matched, and to meet the department’s ongoing needs throughout the year. You may send your donations to 515 Fairburn Road, Suite 460, Atlanta, GA 30331. For more information, please contact Delores Battle, Fulton County DFCS at (404) 699-4387 or dsbattle@dhr.state.ga.us.
Children’s Restoration Network
Children’s Restoration Network is a non-profit agency focusing on homeless children in the North Fulton community and metro Atlanta by meeting the children’s basic needs and providing a broad range of positive experiences for the children and their mothers. During the Christmas season, CRN will begin its 12 Days of Caring program to provide new clothes, new toys, and other gifts to the children.
To participate in the 12 Days of Caring, you may donate new clothes and new toys to CRN’s toy and gift drive, or you can adopt a shelter and/or group home. Adopting a shelter or group home is recommended for churches, businesses, or community organizations to provide gifts for children in the shelter or group home. Shelters and group homes that CRN works with provide housing for as few as six children to more than 100 at any one location, and CRN can match up an organization with a shelter depending on the number of children the organization can comfortably provide gifts for. CRN will also sponsor a wrapping party the weekend before Christmas to wrap gifts for shelters and group homes that have not been adopted. If you are looking for a family volunteer opportunity, the wrapping party is a great way for families to volunteer together. Wrapping supplies are provided, but extra wrapping paper and tape is appreciated. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Children’s Restoration Network at www.ChildRN.org or call (770) 649-7117.
The Drake House
The Drake House is a crisis residential assessment center for homeless women and children in the north metro Atlanta area, offering immediate residential housing and programs designed to provide stability for the children and assist the family in working toward housing self-sufficiency. Women and children are quickly becoming the fastest growing homeless population, and The Drake House is the only agency offering an emergency residential program in this area. The Drake House is in need of volunteers year-round including mentors, administrative assistance, and facility maintenance. The Drake House also accepts donations for its food pantry as well as gift card donations for gas stations, hair salons, grocery stores, and retail locations such as Wal-Mart. For more information or to volunteer, please contact The Drake House at (770) 587-4712 ext 305.
The Drake Closet
The Drake Closet is a resale boutique of women’s clothes, shoes and accessories. The proceeds from the store will help to fund operations for the Drake House, a short term crisis housing program for single moms and their minor children in North Fulton. The boutique is located at 825 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, across the street from Roswell United Methodist Church. Volunteers are needed to accept and sort donated items and to assist buyers in the store. Donations of gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories will be accepted at the store at the drive up entrance. For more information or to volunteer, please contact The Drake House at (770) 587-4712 ext 305.
Soldiers’ Angels
Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led non-profit with more than 30 different teams and projects supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Soldiers’ Angels sends letters, care packages, and comfort items to the deployed and supports the families here at home. It also provides assistance to the wounded, continuing support for veterans; remembrances and comfort for families of the fallen; and immediate response to unique difficulties. Through special projects and dedicated teams and individuals supporting our troops, Soldiers’ Angels makes a visible difference in the lives of our service members and their families. To get involved visit www.soldiersangels.org.
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Blepharitis
BANG
For Your Buck!
Second in a series of “The Top 10 Reasons for Red Eye” by Edward J. Furey, OD PC Blepharitis is characterized by chronic inflammation of the eyelid. Although not considered a serious condition, it can cause soreness and if not treated, can result in more complicated conditions of the eye. Some signs and symptoms that are associated with the chronic inflammation can be:
Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, geriatrics and is the Center Director of Furey Family Eye Care. Located at 250 East Crossville Road, Roswell. www.fureyfamilyeyecare.com, (770) 993-5592
• Redness of the eyelids. • Flaking of skin on the lids. • Crusting at the lid margins; this is generally worse on waking. • Cysts at the lid margin (hordeolum). • Red eye. • Debris in the tear film, seen under magnification by your eye doctor. • Gritty sensation of the eye. • Reduced vision.
Common signs and symptoms of blepharitis also include itching, irritation and burning as well as a foreign body sensation. Types of blepharitis are as follows: Staphyloccal blepharitis patients frequently exhibit mild sticking together of the lids, thickened lid margins, and missing and misdirected eyelashes. Seborrheic blepharitis appears as greasy flakes or scales around the base of eyelashes and a mild redness of the eyelids. Ulcerative blepharitis is characterized by matted, hard crusts around the eyelashes that when removed, leave small sores that ooze and bleed. There may also be a loss of eyelashes, distortion of the front edges of the eyelids and chronic tearing. In severe cases, the cornea, the transparent front covering of the eyeball, may also become inflamed. Meibomian blepharitis is evident by blockage of the oil glands in the eyelids, poor quality of tears, and redness of the lining of the eyelids. Types of Treatments for Blepharitis: • Lid cleaning with over-the-counter scrubs or simply using Baby Shampoo diluted with water • Lubricants which help maintain proper tear flow thus reducing dryness to the lid continued on page 46 34 My Roswell | december 2011
by Seth A. Yellin, MD My patients often ask me Seth A. Yellin, MD is the founder and in essence, “What can I do director of Marietta Facial Plastic to enhance my appearance Surgery & Aesthetics Center located at that won’t break the bank?” 111 Marble Mill Road, NW, Marietta. Again and again I find www.mariettafacialplastics.com, (770) 425-7575 myself stressing the aesthetic power of facial volume and in particular, replenishing volume under the eyes. There is simply no other intervention that can be done in an office, with minimal disruption to one’s busy life; and provide such meaningful facial enhancement at such an affordable price. A loss of volume under the eyes and in the midface makes one look older, tired, and can accentuate dark circles by creating a shadow. It can also exacerbate lower eyelid puffiness that many individuals develop by creating a “valley” just beneath the “hill” caused by fat protruding forward from behind the eyelid. Though commonly seen in people in their fifties and older, these changes can also be seen in much younger patients who have an hereditary absence of midface volume which makes their faces look flat and washed out.
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If you feel like your face has lost some luster, speak with your facial plastic surgeon about tear trough fillers. It might be just what the doctor orders.
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There are several FDA approved fillers, as well as one’s own fat, that can be safely injected into the hollowness under the eyes that has come to be known as the tear trough. With that said; my filler of choice for this particular facial area is Restylane®, which is cross-linked hyaluronic acid that is found naturally in our skin. This material is injected just above the bone and lifts all of the soft tissues to create a natural, youthful fullness in this area. The effect is to visually shorten the lower eyelid, create a smooth transition from the eyelid to the cheek, lift the cheek and create a healthy, youthful fullness to the midface. To optimize your experience one must prepare for the procedure. It is recommended that you avoid medications and supplements that are known to thin your blood for one week prior to your treatment to help reduce post-operative bruising. These medications include aspirin products; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen and naproxen; and vitamin E. If you are taking physician prescribed blood thinners please inform your doctor before proceeding. Prior to continued on page 46
Keeping your Meet the Doctors Laura M. Bleekrode, MD earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1986. She completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Hospital in 1989. Dr. Bleekrode is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Susan G. Traxler, MD graduated from Davidson College in 1989 and received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 2001. She completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2004. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Prior to starting her career in medicine, Dr. Traxler earned a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Arts in Arts Administration from Southern Methodist University. Breanne Leathers, ARNP graduated from University of Mississippi medical center with a Masters in nursing in 2006. She received her doctorate in nursing from University of South Alabama in 2010.
Children Healthy A practice that strives to provide the highest quality of care for your children is of utmost importance to parents. Finding a practice that does this while encouraging interaction and feedback from parents is uncommon. Since the late 1990s, Alpharetta Pediatrics has been serving families following this medical philosophy. Laura M. Bleekrode, MD and Susan G. Traxler, MD strive every day to provide this type of exceptional care. Along with Bree Leathers, the nurse practitioner, they have a combined total of 12 children and they understand the importance of a personal connection between the parents and the doctor. The physicians make every effort to have an open line of communication with all current and future patients. Special services such as “meet the doctor” sessions are available to new or expecting parents and those looking for a new provider.
Alpharetta Pediatrics believes in the importance of routine child care and the safety and effectiveness of appropriate vaccinations. However, in order to meet the needs of all their families an alternate immunization schedule is always an option for those who wish to follow a different routine. Supporting each family in a personal way is very important to everyone at Alpharetta Pediatrics. As a small practice with two physicians and one nurse practitioner each patient can be treated as an individual, not a number. Everyone at Alpharetta Pediatrics takes the time to listen to concerns and questions from each parent. This provides the much needed support families often seek. “Communication is key to the success of any treatment, and we build relationships with our patients and their parents who entrust us with their care” explains Dr. Laura Bleekrode. With two convenient locations, Alpharetta Pediatrics is truly the place “where KIDS are special (and parents too)!”
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A HOLIDAY POEM
(with apologies to Clement C. Moore) by Michael Consoli ‘Twas holiday time, and the family was stressed. What to get for each other, their ideas were hard pressed. But, there’s no need to worry, and no need to fret. Just keep right on reading, you’ll know what to get! Michael Consoli is owner of
Cruise Planners. You may contact A cruise for the family, why him at (770) 650-7667 or online at that would be fun. www.planmycruise.com. You can all go together and travel as one. First choose a cruise line, but how will you pick? Just contact Cruise Planners, we’ll fill in for St. Nick.
We’ll tell you about Carnival, Princess and Disney, Maybe Royal Caribbean, the choice will be easy. Perhaps try a new one; Azamara comes to mind, Or if you want luxury, Cunard would be fine. You’ve chosen your cruise line, now where will you go? St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, Hawaii, Rio? Make port in Egypt, Alaska or Rome? The choices are endless, why would you stay home? Once you’ve made your decision, sit back and relax. I’ll take care of your booking, and provide all the facts. From your stateroom, your passport, dining options and shows, To excursions, spa treatments and even bingo. As I mentioned before, there’s no need to be blue, Just count on me to choose the right cruise for you! You’ll know that your holiday gift will be great. Call Cruise Planners today, it’s never too late! Wishing You Smooth Sailing This Holiday Season and Throughout the New Year.
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YOU HAVE Room To Expand
by Dan Jape A few weeks ago I received a letter from Cherokee County water department informing me they were installing a back flow preventer on our home and letting us know of a need to have a thermal expansion tank installed in our Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable plumbing system to prevent Heating and Air. You may contact him possible damage to our home. at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online All cities and counties have at www.reliableair.com. installed or are installing back flow preventers to stop the possible contamination of the water supply in homes. A back flow preventer is a one-way valve installed at the connection of your home’s water supply and it makes the home a closed system that has no room for expansion which occurs when water is heated. A thermal expansion tank is required to stop the possibility of an over
pressure situation that can cause damage to the water heater and the temperature/pressure relief valve in your home. The letter from the county gave us 30 days to have an expansion tank installed before the backflow valve is installed in our subdivision. Cherokee County is currently putting the backflow valves in all homes and you should check with the water department to see when they are scheduled to do your home if you are a resident of Cherokee. Cobb and Fulton counties have already installed these valves in past years and if you live in these areas, you should already have a thermal expansion tank in your home. If you do not, you should have one installed immediately, as the lack of one can cause damage to the water heater or a collapse of the flue of a water heater, which can be very serious. They are round cylinders installed above or adjacent to the water heater and they contain a bladder filled with air pressure that allows the excessive pressure a place to expand to. Until recently, I thought the thermal expansion tank was an item that would last for years with no maintenance required from the homeowner, and once you had one, you were set. But I found out I was wrong. I was called to a home recently continued on page 46
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CHECK LIST For Remodeler
by Michael McEachern With fall quickly becoming winter and cold weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to convert your existing screen porch into a four season sunroom. Call a reputable remodel contractor today to be able to enjoy your Michael McEachern is a builder for new sunroom this year. The Hynes Homes, LLC. You may contact contractor should be able to him at (404) 216-2544 or visit him meet you at your home, assess online at www.hynesinthepines.com. your current porch and offer a detailed comprehensive plan, schedule and budget for your project. A good approach to this process should include the following: 1. You call to schedule a free consultation at the time and place of your choosing. The contractor should be available seven days a week. 2. You should expect on-site design, structural, and budget advice from the contractor. 3. Within one week you should be presented with a written estimate, list of references, site drawings and schedule. 4. When work commences, the supervisor should meet with you personally and all contractors at your home every day. NO work should be performed on your project unsupervised. 5. Upon completion, a supervisor or contractor should do a final walk-thru with you and compile a detailed list of all items. You should be presented a written copy of all items and a firm completion date for all outstanding items. 6. Upon completion, you should be presented with a comprehensive written warranty, outlining what is covered and for how long. You should receive a list of all sub-contractors and personnel working at your home and receive copies of their licenses, as well as proof of insurance in case of an accident on your property. 38 My Roswell | december 2011
HE SHALL REIGN Forever and Ever
by Ron Bradley For many people around the world, the celebration of Advent and Christmas would be incomplete without the magnificent music of George Frederick Handel. “His Messiah,” with the thrilling “Hallelujah Chorus” is among the most loved music ever composed. But success and fame was quite elusive during most of his career.
Dr. Ron Bradley is the pastor at First Baptist Church Roswell. You may contact him at (770) 587-6980 or ron@rfbc.org.
Once, Handel composed a beautiful musical which should have established him as one of the world’s great composers. He invested his life’s savings in its production with a full orchestra, but on opening night, a bitter snowstorm ruined attendance. He went broke and faced life in a debtor’s prison. Because England’s musical tastes seemed to be changing, harsh critics labeled him an “Old has been . . . burned out.” The world was passing him by until Charles Jennens came along. He was a wealthy friend who asked Handel to compose the music and orchestration for an oratorio on the biblical theme of redemption. Initially, it seemed like a daunting task that would take at least a year, but Handel, inspired by God, worked day and night. In only 24 days the 260 page manuscript was completed! And the rest is history! Hearts were deeply moved as the spirit of “The Messiah” started the whole world singing a new song of praise to God. An old man had fought back from the depth of failure to make his greatest contribution to the world of sacred music. The accomplishments of George Frederick Handel provide an inspirational glimpse into the meaning of Advent. He proved to us that like Simeon and Anna, we are never too old to be used productively by God. He shows us that, like angels caroling in the dark night sky, that the music of Christmas is within each of us and the world is filled with desperate people who need to hear it. He shows us how the grace of God appears quite often in the unexpected. Christmas is a sacred time filled with sacred opportunities. As you hear “The Messiah” sung this year, it is my hope and prayer that you will experience the presence of Jesus Christ, and take advantage of every opportunity He gives you to share His love.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES Baptist Atlanta Street Baptist Church
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 725 Pleasant Hill Street, (770) 993-2707 Sunday Services: 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. www.pleasanthillmbc.org
340 S. Atlanta Street, (770) 993-9451 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.asbcroswell.com
Union Primitive Baptist Church
Crosspointe Community Church SBC
Willeo Baptist Church SBC
77 E. Crossville Road, Suite 100, (770) 640-9959 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.crosspointeonline.org
990 Willeo Road, (770) 993-5189 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.willeobaptist.org
First Baptist Church of Roswell
Zion Missionary Baptist Church
710 Mimosa Blvd., (770) 587-6980 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.rfbc.org
888 Zion Circle, (770) 993-8587 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. & 5:45 p.m. www.zionmbc.org
Gethsemane Garden Missionary Baptist Church
335 Cox Road, (770) 993-0862
Catholic
Lebanon Baptist Church
Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church
11250 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-3635 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.lebanonbaptist.org
2030 Old Alabama Road, (770) 993-0973 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.
North River Baptist Church
675 Riverside Road, (770) 641-9720
12090 Hardscrabble Road, (770) 992-7777 www.northriver.org
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
11125 Houze Road, (770) 993-5207 office@northsidechurchroswell.com
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Cumorah (Spanish) Branch 500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-0531
Webb Bridge Ward 500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-7357
Roswell First Ward 500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-7357
Episcopal St. David’s Episcopal Church
398 Hardscrabble Road, (770) 993-8232
Northside Baptist Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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
1015 Old Roswell Road, (770) 993-6084 Sunday Services: 7:45, 9, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. www.stdavidchurch.org
Jewish Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, (770) 641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
Light of Messiah Ministries 990 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 4, (770) 642-4706 www.lightofmessiah.org
Temple Beth Tikvah
Northminster Presbyterian
First Church of Christ, Scientist
9955 Coleman Road, (770) 642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com
2400 Old Alabama Road, (770) 998-1482 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:15 a.m. www.northminster-atl.org
10920 Houze Road, (770) 998-9977 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. christianscienceroswell.org
Roswell Presbyterian Church
Reach One Church
755 Mimosa Blvd., (770) 993-6316 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:15 a.m. www.roswellpres.org
Meets at Andretti 11000 Alpharetta Hwy, (770) 609-7941 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.reachonechurch.org
Temple Kehillat Chaim-Reform 1145 Green Street, (770) 641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org
Lutheran Other Churches Cross of Life Lutheran Church ELCA Roswell 1000 Hembree Road, (770) 475-9159 Sunday Services: 8, 9 & 11:15 a.m. www.crossoflifelutheran.org
Methodist
Armenian Church of Atlanta 9820 Coleman Road, Roswell, (770) 641-9267 www.armenianchurchofatlanta.org
Baha’i Faith of Roswell 1-800-22-UNITE
Christ United Methodist Church
Bridge To Grace
1340 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-3945 roswellchristumc@yahoo.com www.christchurchumc.org
2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, (770) 587-2460 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.b2gc.org
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
Christian Center Church
12900 Hwy. 140 N, (770) 640-7287 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.ebenezerumc-roswell.org
1870 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-2038
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
Non-Denominational
Church of Christ — Northside 10920 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-3512 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.nschurchofchrist.org
Church of Christ — Roswell 11670 King Road, (770) 992-2097 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. www.simplychristians.org
Roswell Alliance Church 1100 Allenbrook Lane, (770) 643-0180
Roswell Assembly of God 11440 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-6586 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.roswellag.org
Roswell Community Church 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
First Christian Church of Roswell 11365 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-4617 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.fccr.org
Fellowship Bible Church 480 W. Crossville Road, (770) 992-4956 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11 a.m. www.fbconline.org
Orthodox St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church 11450 Houze Road, (770) 642-9727 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.suscopts.org/stmarysatlanta
Presbyterian Canaan Korean Presbyterian Church 11320 West Road, (770) 552-5505
Grace North Atlanta Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell Street, (770) 331-1010 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.gracenorthatlanta.org
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
Job Networking Group Contact: (770) 642-7943 Website: www.rumcjobnetworking.com
STAR House Foundation Contact: Website:
United Way of Atlanta Contact:
Civic Organizations
Contact: (678) 539-8090 Website: www.nawboatlanta.org
Contact: Charles Gabriel, (678) 735-5900 Website: www.northfultonbar.com
GA 400 Rainmakers Contact: Ben Staten, (404) 323-0049 Website: www.ga400rainmakers.com
North Metro Women’s Connection Contact:
Rosan Hall, (770) 335-6013
Northside Business Network Group Contact:
Diane Williford, (770) 594-2200
Powercore Contact: Jeremy Faulkner, (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net
Charitable Organizations Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia Contact:
(770) 499-1164
Child Development Association Contact: (770) 992-4339 Website: www.cdakids.org
Children’s Restoration Network Contact:
(770) 649-7117
Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Foster Care Support Foundation Contact: Rachel Ewald, (770) 641-9591 Sharon Franklin, (404) 729-3374 E-mail: rachel@fostercares.org Website: www.fostercares.org
Homestretch Contact:
(770) 642- 9185
Keep Roswell Beautiful Contact: (770) 641-3715 Website: www.keeproswellbeautiful.org
Next Century Youth Contact: Mary Brooks Green, (770) 335-7317 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org
North Fulton Community Charities Contact: (770) 640-0399 Website: www.nfcchelp.org
North Fulton Senior Services Contact: (770) 993-1906 Website: www.ssnorthfulton.org
(770) 614-1000
Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club Contact: Barb Hill, (678) 318-1442
American Association of University Women North Fulton Branch
Contact:
Contact:
Marjean Birt, sandrabjohnson@gmail.com
Anne, (404) 303-9142, ext. 2
North Fulton Republican Women’s Club Contact: Suzi Voyles, (404) 851-9704 svgagop08@gmail.com
Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club Contact: (678) 318-1442 Website: www.arnewcomers.org
Contact: karenleasman@aol.com Website: www.aauwnorthfultonga.wordpress.com
Recreation & Hobbies
Children of the American Revolution — Martha Stewart Bulloch Society Contact: Robbin, (678) 461-9550 wheattree@hotmail.com Website: www.msbnscar.org
Atlanta Stamp Collectors
Daughters of the American Revolution Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter
Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums
Contact: Marguerite, (770) 521-1142 mmd1018@comcast.net
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Website: gsgatl.org
Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc. Contact: Crystal D Weitzel, (770) 476-3090 Website: www.jlgnf.org
Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell Contact: David, (770) 356-5211 Website: www.roswellkiwanis.org
North Fulton Jaycees Contact:
Wendell Whitfield, (404) 786-2665
Contact: John Coles, (770) 962-5888 Website: www.stampclubs.com
Contact: Rory Howe, (770) 926-6898 or pipemajor@ccpipesanddrums.com
Georgia Regional Girls Choir Contact: (770) 722-3656, grgcinfo@gmail.com Website: www.grgc.org
The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra Contact:
(770) 623-8623
Milton Garden Club Contact: Faye Troka, (770) 781-4634, dtroka@earthlink.net Website: gardening.meetup.com/172
North Fulton Amateur Radio League Contact:
Jim Stafford, W4Q0, (770) 993-9500
Roswell Fine Arts Alliance
North Fulton Optimist Club
Website: www.rfaa.org
Contact: Glenn Rudh, (404) 375-7033 grudh@bellsouth.net
Roswell Garden Club
Roswell Junior Woman’s Club Website: www.roswelljuniors.org
Roswell Lions Club Contact: Tim Dunn, president Website: www.roswelllions.org
Roswell Optimists Contact:
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
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Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club North Fulton Democrats
National Association of Women Business Owners
The North Fulton Bar Association
Political Organizations
(678) 306-4600 www.starhousefoundation.org
Contact:
(770) 518-7021
Roswell Firehouse Harmony Brigade Contact: Dick Lord, (770) 317-9571
Roswell Photographic Society Contact: (770) 594-6122 Website: www.roswellphotosociety.org
Songs of Atlanta Chorus Contact: (770) 977-4031
Southern Winds Concert Band Contact: George Cekis, (404) 295-5093 gvcekis@comcast.net
Stars Soccer Club — Men’s League Contact: (678) 366-9008 Website: www.starssoccerclub.com
STAR—Singles Together at Roswell Contact: (770) 993-2012 Website: www.rumc.com/singles
Writers Network Contact:
Bobby Christmas, (770) 924-0528
Support Organizations Alcoholics Anonymous Contact:
Barb G., (770) 686-3082
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders — ANA Contact:
Kim, (404) 307-5442
Atlanta Harm Reduction Center Contact: (404) 817-9994 Website: www.atlantaharmreduction.org
Bereavement Support Group Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Brain Injury and Stroke Group Contact:
(770) 751-2650
Care Partner Support Group Contact:
Dawn Reed, (678) 777-7241
Diabetes Support Group Contact:
Joe Mengoni, (770) 889-7577
MOMS Club of Roswell — South Contact: info@momsclubofroswell.com Website: www.momsclubofroswellsouth.com
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Contact:
Lee H., (678) 576-4838
National Alliance on Mental Illness — NAMI Contact: Jerry Bishop, (678) 446-5080 bishopjerryo@bellsouth.net
Overeaters Anonymous Contact:
Bill, (770) 992-6481
Parkinson’s Support Group Contact:
Patty, (770) 261-1767
Roswell UMC Counseling Center Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
SA Contact:
(770) 993-7253
S-Anon Contact:
(770) 993-7253
DreamPower Therapeutic Equestrian Center Contact: (678) 456-8082 Website: www.dreampowertherapy.org
Emotions Anonymous (EA) Contact:
Suzanne, (404) 307-1735
Foster Care Support Group Contact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
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
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
(404) 613-4433
Juvenile Court: Chief Judge Sanford Jones
(770) 612-4401
Court of Clerks: Cathelene Robinson
(404) 730-5300
(770) 613-4070
Board of Commissioners 141 Pryor St. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultoncountyga.gov
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
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
(404) 612-8222
Joan P. Garner (D-6)
(404) 656-0048 fax: (404) 651-6768
(404) 612-8226
e-mail: district6@fultoncountyga.gov
(404) 612-8230
e-mail: william.edwards@fultoncountyga.gov
Board of Education
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
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)
(404) 656-5072 fax: (404) 657-0498
340 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jan.jones@house.ga.gov
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)
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
(404) 768-3600
786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 e-mail: loec@fultonschools.org Website: www.fultonschools.org
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)
(770) 418-9098
401 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: mark.burkhalter@house.ga.gov
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(404) 613-4497
William Edwards (D-7)
421-F State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: david.shafer@senate.ga.gov
220 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: tom.rice@house.ga.gov
State Court: Chief Judge A.L. Thompson Magistrate Court: Chief Judge Stephanie Davis Probate Court: Judge Pinkle T. Toomer
e-mail: emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov
State Senator David Shafer (R) (D-48)
State Rep. Tom Rice (R) (D-51)
(404) 730-4991
Emma I. Darnell (D-5)
203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com
601 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: harry.geisinger@house.ga.gov
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
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.
GNFCC News
Ribbon Cuttings
US Chief Technology Officer Visits North Fulton Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer for the United States recently spoke to North Fulton leaders of the healthcare, communications, and innovative technology communities. Chopra serves as Assistant to the President and Associate Director for Technology within the Office of Science & Technology Policy, working to advance the President’s technology agenda by fostering new ideas and encouraging government-wide-coordination to help the country meet its goal from job creation, to reducing health care costs, to protecting the homeland.
Allstate — Billy Johnson Insurance Agency, 900 Mansell Road, Suite 23, Roswell. You may contact Billy Johnson at (770) 992-3871.
GNFCC October Student Athletes of the Month
GNFCC hosted a forum of North Fulton leaders meeting with Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer for the United States.
Habitat for Humanity-North Central GA Receives Grant At a recent Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce meeting, Wells Fargo Business Banking Area Manager, Arin Crandall, presented a $35,000 check to Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia to support the construction of a home being built for the Blackwell family in Woodstock. “The key to our local region securing the $35,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation was two-fold,” stated Crandall. “First, our team members and their families had to commit to 600 volunteer hours at the build. That secured $30,000. The additional $5,000 was secured because the build was a certified green build for a total of $35,000. Hats off to HFH-NCG for going green!” Left to right: HFH-NCG CEO Russ Hayes; Wells Fargo Business Banking area manager Arin Crandall; GNFCC President and CEO Brandon Beach, President and CEO; NFH-NCG Senior Development Director Colleen Fogarty; and NFH-NCG Development Director Patty Steele. (Photo courtesy of Clark Savage, Clayton CameraCraft Photography.)
Left to right: Ray McClure, and Eric Douglas of the North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club; Cody Hudson from Johns Creek High School; Joe Calpin from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School; and Brandon Beach, GNFCC. (Photo courtesy of Clark Savage, Clayton CameraCraft Photography.)
GA Secretary of State Brian Kemp Keynote Speaker Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp was the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s Eggs & Enterprise breakfast for November. The meeting, was held at the Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, and sponsored by Chamber member Renasant Bank. Kemp has served as Secretary of State since January, 2010. Among the office’s wide-ranging responsibilities, the Secretary of State is charged with conducting efficient and secure elections, the registration of corporations, and the regulation of securities and professional license holders. The office also oversees the Georgia Archives. www.footprintspublishing.com 45
Blepharitis
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• Antibiotic creams • Antibiotic tablets • Steroid creams
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performing the filler injections, the area will be numbed making the injections pain free. After the procedure, Arnica Montana is provided to further reduce bruising. However, you should expect several days of mild bruising and swelling. Patients usually look optimum at one week following the procedure. Results general last about 18 months, though I have seen patient at 24 months who still looked great. If you feel like your face has lost some luster, speak with your facial plastic surgeon about tear trough fillers. It might be just what the doctor orders.
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It fits individual needs based on what is found in the exam. Brain based therapy effects the whole brain but you can target one area with specific exercises. As a result, it is successfully implemented for a wide variety of conditions.
To determine if you have blepharitis, it is very simple and reviewed during a part of a comprehensive eye examination with your eye care professional. An eye care professional reviews your history and performs a careful physical examination. They will use a slit lamp which is a microscope with a light and high magnification or an external camera for documentation of the findings of the lid. A comprehensive eye examination is usually sufficient in diagnosing blepharitis. If you have any of the symptoms or know of anyone having these symptoms, please do not hesitate contacting your eye care professional today.
Bang For Your Buck!
Plasticity
Room To Expand
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to give a customer a price on a new heating system and I was surprised to find the first floor of their home had been severely flooded when their thermal expansion burst and leaked water on their furnace and then filled up their basement while they were away on vacation. He found out the hard way that thermal expansion tanks should be changed every 5 or 6 years according to the manufacturer. They are very easy to change once you have one and can be purchased at any home improvement store or hardware store as well as from your plumber. In most homes in Atlanta, a floor drain was not installed in the basement during construction, making a water leak from a water heater or thermal expansion tank a major problem. These two items should be checked on a routine basis for leaks and when over 10 years old, replaced to make sure you do not have a flood you may not detect until major damage is caused. Neither item carries a big ticket price to replace considering the peace of mind it can bring. Check with your water department today to see if you have a backflow preventer already installed and if not, when they are scheduled to install it. If you already have a thermal expansion tank, check the date on it to make sure it is not too old and a potential for harm to your home.
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