Cobb Life November 2016 by Otis Brumby III

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Cumberland Diamond Exchange named Jeweler of the Year The 24 Karat Club Southeastern United States recently hosted its 42nd annual blacktie banquet at the Atlanta Country Club. Cumberland Diamond Exchange, in the Cumberland Crossing Shopping Center at 2800 Cumberland Blvd. SE in Smyrna, received the coveted Jeweler of the Year award for the Southeastern United States. Each year, 24 Karat Club SEUS selects one store from a multitude of nominees. CDE was chosen for their dedication and love of the jewelry industry and commitment to

civic duties above and beyond their service as retail jewelry store. The event was attended by leaders of the jewelry industry and their guests for an evening of networking, recognition and entertainment. The awards presentation concluded with Michael E. Fallaize, former president of 24 Karat Club SEUS and owner of Fallaize Insurance Agency Inc., introducing Mark and Rhonda Jacobson as the 2016 recipient. The Jacobsons were recognized for their contributions to

From left, Randy Lindsey, jeweler of the year committee chairman, and treasurer of the 24K club, Rhonda Jacobson, co-owner and vice president of Cumberland Diamond Exchange; Mark Jacobson, founder and co-owner of Cumberland Diamond Exchange and Bill Newnam, president of the 24K Club. / Tim Wilkerson/Photograph

DR. MICHAEL LEWIS, Lead Pastor

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the jewelry industry, their community and numerous nonprofits. “Our Jeweler of the Year for 2016 is a family who enhances the jewelry buying experience for anyone entering their store,” Fallaize said. “Cumberland Diamond Exchange has embraced Smyrna, Georgia, and the surrounding communities. The selection process for Jeweler of the year is very arduous as it represents the purpose and principles of the 24 Karat Club. With that said, it is truly an honor and a privilege to be able to introduce a couple who have battled the challenges of life, operating a jewelry store and being extremely active in their communty. They are the first ones to step up when a request is made to support a worthwhile cause.” CDE’s involvement in the community and partnerships with nonprofits are key differentiators. The company’s mission statement is “The benchmark of our success is not measured by the longevity of our business, but the relationships we establish with you and the impact we make in the community.” Their “Cufflinks + Charms 4 Charity” makes custom-designed jewelry for resale and recognition with proceeds benefiting the corresponding charity. In addition to their charitable outreach, the Jacobsons are very involved in the community. Their dedication to the community has earned CDE the following awards — the 2015 Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year, Dedicated Community Service Award from SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center and The Sam Olens Business Community Service Award. “Receiving this award was such an honor,” said Mark Jacobson, founder and owner of CDE. “As a company, we feel it’s our obligation to support the nonprofits in our community. This award validates that we are doing the right thing. We love being considered as the community jeweler that gives back.” “Serving the community where we live, work and play is a privilege,” said Rhonda Jacobson, co-owner and vice president of CDE.

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Elevation Chophouse remodels, adds private rooms Elevation Chophouse in Kennesaw recently remodeled and added three private rooms that hold from 20 to 110 people on special occasions. Owner Michael Bowman, right, named the rooms in honor of local people and land-

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[KID-FRIENDLY COBB] Stink and Judy Moody Mashup!

West Cobb Regional Library 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw November 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: Grades 2-4 Little fans can become members of the Toad Pee Club the Judy Moody Fan Club and make their own comic books. www.cobbcat.org

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Vinings Library 4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta Nov. 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children and adults are invited to watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and enjoy crafts and snacks based on the movie. www.cobbcat.org

Children’s Yoga

South Cobb Regional Library 805 Clay Road, Mableton Nov. 12 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Ages: 12 and under

It’s never too early to enjoy and learn about the benefits of yoga. Little ones and youngsters will learn to strike a pose, yoga-style in this hourlong class. Be sure they wear comfortable, loose clothing. www.cobbcat.org

Peter and the Starcatcher

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton Nov. 11-13, times vary Ages: 3 and up Cost: $8 for ages 13 and up; free for 12 and under Presented by The Theatre Project at MHAC, Peter and the Starcatcher is a Tony Award-winning tale of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). The thrilling adventure has ships, an evil king, otherworldly magic and pirates. www.mablehouse.org

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions

November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta Cost: $39 - $125 plus fees You gotta catch this video game concert, which showecases the evolution of the Pokémon franchise. Meet new friends to catch, battle and trade Pokémon from your favorite games. Orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals draw from recent and classic Pokémon video games.

Acworth Turkey Chase

Historic Downtown Acworth Main Street between Lemon and Federal, Acworth Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. Cost: $10 for the fun run, kids 5 and under are free Run, walk or jog though Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome in the 5K. The fun run begins at 9 a.m. and a “Little Pilgrim” Trot for children up to age 5 starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street. The event benefits the Tackle Hunger Food Drive which helps feed hundreds of local families each holiday season. 770.917.1234; www.acworthturkeychase.com

Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Over Georgia 275 Riverside Parkway, SW, Austell Nov. 19 to Jan. 1, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The theme park will be lit up with more than one million LED lights of holiday decor. In addition to the twinkling lights will be festive shows, tasty treats and an appearance by jolly Ol’ St. Nick. The North Pole Express will transport visitors to Santa’s workshop, and S’mores will be served around a campfire at S’mores Village. www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia; 770.739.3400

Odd Squad Live!

November 20 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. Ages: 4-8 Cost: $17- $47 plus fees Odd Squad is a PBS Emmy award-winning series about a spy organization run by kids that investigates strange things and odd occurrences. The kid agents track down villains, stop weird creatures and help people with odd conditions like The Jinx or The Sing-Alongs. Also embedded in each episode is a math lesson. Odd Squad Live! Is an interactive adventure with music, comedy and lots of action. 800.745.3000; www.cobbenergycentre.com Cobb Life | November 2016

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[KID FRIENDLY COBB] Holiday Drive-in

Switzer Library 266 Roswell St., Marietta Nov. 21-23 from 3 to 5 p.m. On Monday, make a your own car out of cardboard (please bring a box to use). On Tuesday, watch the hit animated film “Cars” while sitting in your new box car (bring your own snacks— allergen friendly, please). On Wednesday, make a bumper sticker to remember your trip to the drive in and take your car home with you. www.cobbcat.org

Young Chefs – Fall Cooking

Smith Gilbert Gardens 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw Nov. 22 from 9:30 to noon Cost: $10/child of member; $12/non-member Ages: 8 and up (recommended) Young chefs will learn to make healthy snacks and desserts using herbs and vegetables in addition to apples and pumpkins. Children get an in-depth observation and hands-on experience using garden produce, herbs and fruits to create easy and delicious meals. All classes address food safety and kitchen hygiene, along with skills (e.g. proper cutting, slicing, etc.) Participants either eat the product of the cooking session or bring it home. 770.919.0248; www.smithgilbertgardens.com

Saturday Surprise

Switzer Library 266 Roswell Street, Marietta Nov. 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. Surprise! Teach your school-age child about spontaneity through this secret program every Saturday afternoon. Possible programs include making cards, painting with vegetables, yoga, movies, dance parties and more. 770.528.2320, www.cobbcat.org

Kennesaw Tree Lighting

Tunnel Plaza (Across the street from Revival on Main) Nov. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Kick off the holiday season while watching city officials “flip the switch” to illuminate the city’s Christmas tree. The festival will also have a choral music sing-along and light refreshments.

The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure

Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta The interactive theatre production based on the Disney TV show features brand new and fan favorite songs led by the Octonauts eight-member crew including Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso, as they invite audiences aboard an underwater quest through a world full of adventure and sea life surprises. The high-tech production features costume characters and animated projections, and is packed with sing-a-longs. www.octonautsliveus.com

Acworth Evening Family Storytime

Acworth Library 4569 Dallas Street, Acworth Nov. 29 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Gather the whole crew for stories, songs, and rhymes at the last family storytime of the year. A movie and craft is included. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay and participate in all activities. www.cobbcat.org

Santa’s arrival and menorah lighting

Downtown Acworth Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Santa makes his way to Acworth to help kick off the Christmas season. Enjoy pictures with Santa, lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, live music, a reading of The Night Before Christmas and more. A Menorah Lighting Ceremony will also be held at 6 p.m. on Main St. and Cowan Rd. www.cityofacworth.org

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Lights of Life 5K and Fun Run

Life University 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta December 3 and 4 at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $20 The annual holiday tradition is a visual treat for the whole family. Start a new holiday tradition running through the huge light display at Life University. The 1K starts at 4:30 p.m. and the 5K starts at 5 p.m. After the run, enjoy the holiday festivities, with caroling, s’mores and hot cocoa, an ugly sweater contest, food and music, and much more. The Lights of Life opens Thanksgiving evening and costs $10 per car Friday to Sunday and the week before Christmas, and $5 per car Monday to Thursday (except days noted). On weekends, visitors can also enjoy pictures with Santa Claus, pony rides, train rides and a petting zoo for an additional fee.

The Polar Express

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw Dec. 5, various times, starting at 10 a.m. Cost: Adults $7.50, children $5.50, ages 3 and under are free Bring the whole family to enjoy popcorn and the movie “The Polar Express.” The museum will also have an interactive winter wonderland themed model train layout and more holiday activities. Children are encouraged to dress in their pajamas. The movie showing is free with normal admission. 770.427.2117, www.southernmuseum.org

Holiday carriage rides

The Avenue - West Cobb 3625 Dallas Highway, Marietta December 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. Children will delight in a fairy-tale come to life with horse drawn carriage rides, holiday music and photos with Santa. www.avenuewestcobb.com

Superior Plumbing and the Marietta Daily Journal are teaming up to give away an iPad a week, to local K-12 teachers. The contest runs the entire 2016-2017 school year. Parents and students can nominate a teacher through our online nomination form. The Marietta Daily Journal Staff will select a winner from the nominations we receive each week and will present that winner with an iPad. A photo of the teacher and the students will appear in the newspaper each week.

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Now Available: A Non-Surgical, Drugless Method of Relieving Pain...

IF YOU’RE OVER THIRTY – THIS IS THE BEST TREATMENT YOU CAN USE FOR YOUR SCIATICA, BACK PAIN, AND HERNIATED DISCS! Call TODAY for Special Offer, For 14 Days Only! 678-574-5678 Expires 11-30-2016 The conditions this amazing treatment has proven successful are:

• Herniated and/or bulging discs • Degenerative disc disease • Lumbar Facet syndromes • Lumbago • Back pain • Sciatica • A relapse or failure following certain surgeries Finally, there’s a treatment to conquer back and leg pain without dangerous medications or painful surgery. My name is Dr. Amy Valente, DC, owner of North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute in Acworth, GA. I understand what it feels like to live in pain, because I see it every day. I’ve seen hundreds of people with disc herniations and sciatica leave the office pain free. When cushions in your back joints, called discs, get injured or wear out, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. The most common invasive treatment for disc herniations is surgery. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. In addition, the recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to mention the obvious severe risks associated with all surgeries.

Before You Go Under The Knife And Opt For Spinal Surgery… You should seriously consider a less invasive approach called spinal decompression. Non-surgical spinal decompression is a new technology that has been proven to help disc herniations. It creates a vacuum effect on the disc, which pulls the disc back into its normal position and brings in a fresh blood supply to promote healing.

Proof This Treatment Works While non-surgical spinal decompression is a rather new treatment, there’s plenty of research to back up its claims. Here’s just a handful of scientific studies... “We thus submit that decompression therapy should be considered first, before the patient undergoes a surgical procedure which permanently alters the anatomy and function of the affected lumbar spine segment.” – Journal Of Neuroscience Research “86% of the 219 patients who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms” – Orthopedic Technology Review “vertebral axial [spinal] decompression was successful in 71% of the 778 cases”– Journal of Neurological Research “good to excellent” relief in 86% patients with Herniated discs”– The American Journal of Pain Management “decompression therapy reported a 76.5% with complete remission and 19.6% with partial remission of pain and disability”– Rio Grande Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery Another study presented at the American Academy of Pain Management in 2007 showed… “Patients reported a mean 88.9% improvement in back pain and better function…No patient required any invasive therapies (e.g. epidural injections, surgery).” As you can see, spinal decompression has a high success rate. What this means for you is that in just a matter of weeks, you could be back on the golf course, enjoying your love life, or traveling again.

Could This BeYour Sciatica And Back Pain Solution? It’s time for you to find out if spinal decompression will be your sciatic pain solution. For 14 days only, I am running a special offer where you will find out if you are a candidate for spinal decompression. This offer is normally priced at $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer. What does this offer include? Everything. Here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays (if clinically necessary) to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms…(NOTE:These would normally cost you at least $100). • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • You’ll get to see everything first hand. I’ll answer all your questions about spinal decompression.

Here's what a few of my patients have experienced: The attack of sciatica brought me to North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute. The Chiropractic care and spinal Decompression Therapies have helped me in several different ways. My life is back, I don't walk with a limp, I sleep better at night and my pain is gone. While coming to North Cobb Spine and Nerve I have learned that spinal maintenance prevents back attacks, drinking water, eating healthy food make you feel well and it is a lifetime must. My symptoms of leg cramps, and hip aches have gone away. Getting well has affected my family too. They would hurt and stress seeing me so miserable and in so much pain. I feel alive, my house is cleaner, and my thinking is clearer. I would describe the atmosphere and care as family like. Each and every employee is so caring and concerned. The staff is very knowledgeable and the doctors know where to adjust me without me telling them where I feel out of adjustment. What has amazed me the most about my care is the genuine care, concern, numerous therapy options, the Christian atmosphere and the treatment of all the doctors. I am telling the world I love them all. - Pamela Elrod I started at North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute for pain in my lower back that traveled down my right leg. The pain felt like a burning sensation down my leg and numbness into my toes. I was unable to walk my normal 5 miles. Since starting the spinal decompression therapy I am now able to walk again without any pain. The pain and numbness down my right leg is completely alleviated. I was surprised to find that I am even sleeping better at night and that the tension in my PA I D A DV E R T I S I N G

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upper back has also been relieved. The staff here has treated me great and is very caring! Thanks - Bill Norman I’ll let you know if this amazing treatment will be your back pain solution, like it has been for so many other patients. Call today…phone 678-574-5678. The normal price for this type of evaluation, including x-rays, is $250 so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer. Call today and we can get you scheduled for your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening. Our office is located at the corner of Mars Hill Rd. and Hwy 41. When you call, tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Spinal Decompression Evaluation so she can get you on the schedule and make sure you receive proper credit for this special offer.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! If you’ve been to a store lately, you will agree. The holidays are approaching and what better way to celebrate this time of year than with fun entertainment? I’ve asked Cobb Life staff and contributors to highlight their favorite holiday films to bring on some good cheer. Maybe you’ll see something on our lists you may want to add to your own and watch with your family and friends. Happy Holidays! — Compiled by LaTria Garnigan

Jennifer Morrell • • • •

Christmas Vacation Elf A Christmas Story about 1,000 times The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (animated, not the Jim Carey version)

Michael Pallerino • • • • •

Planes, Trains and Automobiles A Christmas Story National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Elf

Meredith Pruden • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation • Scrooged • Trapped in Paradise • The Nightmare Before Christmas

LaTria Garnigan • Miracle on 34th Street (both the original & the remake) • The Preacher’s Wife • A Very Brady Christmas • A Christmas Story • A Christmas Carol (with Patrick Stewart) • Year Without A Santa Claus

Kathryn Ingall • • • • •

It’s a Wonderful Life The Shop Around the Corner The Muppet Christmas Carol The Bishop’s Wife White Christmas

Therra Gwyn • Scrooged • A Christmas Story • The 1970 Christmas Carol called “Scrooge” (the one with Albert Finney)

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A Christmas Story Charlie Brown Christmas Elf Bad Santa (above, Bad Santa 2 hits theaters Nov. 23, 2016 — photo credit: Jan Thijs | Broad Green Pictures / Miramax)

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• Home Alone • A Christmas Carol • Bad Santa

Stacey Evans • How the Grinch Stole Christmas (both the animated and the Jim Carrey versions) • Elf • Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer (probably my fave) • The Nightmare Before Christmas

Mark Wallace Maguire • My favorite thing to watch is the Christmas performance from St. Martin-in-the-Fields. It is the most sublime music of the season and always soothes my soul. I also enjoy watching any performance of Handel’s “The Messiah.” • I watch “Christmas Vacation.” The funny thing is, the older I get, the more sense it makes, and the funnier it is since now I am an adult. • The same theme goes for, “A Christmas Story” where I identify more with Ralphie’s Dad than with Ralphie.

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This is a festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle. “Almost Christmas” stars Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover, John Michael Higgins, Romany Malco, Mo’Nique, JB Smoove, Gabrielle Union, Omar Epps, Nicole Ari Parker, Jessie T. Usher and DC Young Fly. In theaters — Nov. 11, 2016. Website: www.almostchristmasmovie.com

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When the CEO tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch, he and his Chief Technical Officer must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs. “Office Christmas Party” stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Courtney B. Vance and Olivia Munn. In theaters — Dec. 9, 2016. Hashtag: #OfficeXmasParty

While you’re reminiscing on our (and your) old favorites, make time to catch a few of the new holidays movies coming out!

“Mistletoe Promise” Nov. 6, 2016, 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark A chance meeting between two strangers who share a disdain for Christmas results in The Mistletoe Promise, a pact to help them navigate their holiday complications — together. But as they spend more time with each other and experience the magic of Christmas the phony couple discovers there may be more to their contract than business. Based on the bestselling novel by Richard Paul Adams. “A Vermont Christmas Vacation” Nov. 27, 2016, 9/8c p.m. on ION Riley Thomas is sent by her profit-obsessed boss to shut down one of the company’s holdings, a small outerwear company in Vermont, for missing profit targets. Riley finds that the company is the lifeblood of a town and, instead of closing down the iconic firm, she unexpectedly falls in love and learns valuable lessons beyond the bottom line. “Christmas with the Andersons” Dec. 10, 2016, 9/8c p.m. on ION Drowning in tinsel and lights every Christmas, Michael and Caroline Anderson throw the year’s biggest party at their house. But this year, with Michael jobless and Caroline’s store struggling, that tradition may end. The Andersons decide to host a very different kind of party and, in the process, rediscover what’s most important about the holiday. “Rose Parade New Year” Jan. 1, 2017, 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark A career setback prompts a woman to move back home to Pasadena at Christmas. She finds renewed purpose volunteering to help build a Rose Parade float, only to discover she has to work side-by-side with her ex-fiancé who is heading the float’s construction.

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THE MAIN COURSE

Shrimp-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin topped with a Fig and Onion Jam on a bed of cheesy Risotto

* Simplifying the holiday meal Tips on having a stress free, and delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meal with your family By LaTria Garnigan Photography by Kathryn Ingall Cooking for family during the holidays can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Chef Thor Erlingsson has given us a few recipes to break up the monotony of holiday meals, while also making sure the dishes are easy to execute for the average home cook. And you can definitely take Erlingsson’s word for it. Originally from Iceland, he’s a master chef in his home country and also the head chef and lecturer of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality at Kennesaw State University.

* Shrimp-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Fig & Onion Jam on a bed of cheesy Risotto

Seared Tuna with Balsamic Vinaigrette and a Mixed Salad

Chocolate Lava Cake

Shrimp-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing • 4 slices bacon, chopped • 8 medium size shrimp • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs • 1/2 cup fresh parsley • 2 pork tenderloins (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed Directions: Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper to taste; cook until the shrimp are done. Add the garlic. Take four of the shrimp out and set on the side for plating. Remove from the heat and add everything to a food processor along with the breadcrumbs and parsley. Let cool. Rinse the pork and pat dry. Make a 1-inch-deep incision down the length of each tenderloin; do not cut all the way through. Open the meat like a book so the tenderloins lie flat. Spread the mushroom mixture inside the two tenderloins and close. Preheat a pan to medium high; brush the tenderloins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the tenderloins in the pan to sear on all sides and then place in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest for about 10 minutes.

Fig and Onion Jam Ingredients: • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 large red onion, chopped • 4 cups fresh figs • ½ cup balsamic vinegar

medium heat and add onion to the hot oil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and caramel-colored. Chop the figs and add to the pan. Cook and stir until figs begin to lose their shape and have softened into onion. Add balsamic vinegar into the pan and mix. Cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Serve warm or chilled.

Directions: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over

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Everybody should be able to make these [recipes]. I like simple, I don’t want to be complicated. You’re watching all those TV shows and you get stressed, but food doesn’t have to be too complicated. Risotto

Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter • 1/2 cup minced onion • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (10 ounces) • 1/2 cup white wine

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1 teaspoon saffron threads 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Heat the chicken stock in a small covered saucepan. Leave it on low heat to simmer. In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter and sauté the onion on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent but not browned. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for two minutes.

Add two full ladles of stock to the rice plus the saffron, one teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, about 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock, two ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30 minutes total. Once off the heat, add roasted squash cubes and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and serve.

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LIGHT BITES

Seared Tuna with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Mixed Salad

* Ingredients: • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1-cup olive oil • Salad mix or favorite greens • Cherry tomatoes • 2 (5-ounce) ahi tuna steaks • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 tablespoon butter • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

* Directions: Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook, 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare. Beat the vinegar in a bowl with salt and pepper until the salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. Add a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix, and then add to a bowl. Slice the tuna and place on top of the salad.

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A SWEET FINALE

Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients: • 16 ounces chocolate (56%) • 16 ounces butter • 16 ounces sugar • 9 eggs • 2 ounces flour Directions: Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler. Mix sugar and eggs together in a stand mixer. When the chocolate has melted, put it into the mixer and then add the flour. Put the batter in small ramekins and bake for 8 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Still intimidated? Don’t be. Here are some tips to help execute your holiday meal:

Preparation is key: Erlingsson says the key is to mainly relax and enjoy your family. “Yes, we have to have food, but if the food is on the table an hour later than expected, what is it changing?” Stop striving for perfection: Things can and most likely will go wrong, but its no big deal. Have fun: By preparing and not being so stuck on making sure everything is in tip top shape, you can spend a little bit more time with family — which is what this time is all about.

Meet The Chef Born in Iceland, Erlingsson decided at the age of 16 to get into the culinary profession — having never really shown any interest before in cooking. He went through the four year program to become a chef and then found his way to the University of South Carolina for his masters. After returning back home and even running his own restaurant, Erlingsson found himself back in the U.S. and this time at KSU as a chef and lecturer of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality. “Our main focus is not to graduate chefs but people who can work in the industry and manage in the industry,” he said. “I believe that everyone who works in hospitality has to understand what’s going on in the kitchen.” The program has been growing exponentially since it was introduced just a few short years ago. There are almost 300 majors and over 1,000 students. In the basic skills class alone, there are 200 students – which many take as an elective just to get some kitchen skills under their belt. Having lived most of his life in a different country, Erlingsson has a different take on the holidays (mainly Christmas that is celebrated back home), and sees areas where everyone involved can take a simpler, less stressful approach. Tradition is key and Erlingsson says not to lose sight of that. But while we all can maintain the tradition of what the holidays mean to each of our families, there are ways to spice things up in the kitchen. It can be as simple as replacing a dish with something new or simpler or just preparing a side in a different way. If you want to have a taste of what Erlingsson is up to at KSU, the public has an opportunity to become “customers” in the pop up restaurants conceptualized by students in the culinary program. House 51 hosts the restaurants each Friday through Thanksgiving and tickets can be purchased on the school’s website — http://uc.kennesaw.edu/levenschool/events.php.

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Meet the people behind this Cobb company that is turning furniture into art

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Iron Age produces products that are functional, unique and artistic.

oung, hip and multi-talented, this 2016 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 winner and British ex-pat is combining carbon steel and butcher block wood to create customized industrial chic desks and accompanying office furniture that is anything but boring. Iron Age Office president and CEO Sean Dineen first came Stateside on a soccer coaching contract with Challenger Sports. While in Georgia with the program, Dineen stayed with a host family that resulted in a serendipitous twist of fate. Enter Michael Stephens — host family patriarch, second generation steel fabricator, owner of Southern Machine Fabrications (SMF) in Cartersville and Iron Age silent partner. “During the week at [soccer] camp, Mikey learned more about what I do with design and introduced me to Adam Slipakoff,” Dineen said. “Mikey had made desks in the past, and we thought we could put our heads together and hone the product to sell.” Slipakoff, a Kennesaw-based attorney, serial entrepreneur and the final silent partner, completes the Iron Age trifecta.

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Iron Age Office president and CEO Sean Dineen takes a break in the company’s Kennesaw office. Dineen completed his summer Challenger experience and moved across the pond to Georgia, putting his graphic design degree and influential upbringing in Sheffield (England’s renowned “Steel City”) to near immediate good use with the launch of Iron Age. “We were inspired by looking around the workshop and all the materials that were there,” Dineen said. “My background in Sheffield, with all the [stainless steel] buildings, was probably a trigger [for the final designs].” The trio began conceptualizing the company in 2014, and 2016 is its first full year doing business. “We started selling one-off desks to residential homes and for small projects,” Dineen said. “It just grew organically. People from all over the United States and England have contacted me about them.” Today, although customers still can order a handcrafted piece for themselves, Iron Age has moved beyond its humble beginnings as a custom desk maker to large commercial office projects requiring

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The company uses an array of materials, such as these boards pictured underneath, to craft their furniture.

multi-person workstations and sometimes upward of 30 desks per order. “Once I released the commercial designs, the attention and response has been crazy,” Dineen said. “It’s a niche market where we really have no competitors.” Whether residential or commercial, each piece of Reine Zweckkunst (pure functional art) is made with love just up the road in Cartersville. There are a variety of modern-rustic designs and wood stains, but if a customer has a vision, Iron Age can build it. Small residential projects take about eight weeks from order to delivery, and larger projects can take up to 14 weeks, but these conversation starters are well worth the wait! Dineen’s coaching stint brought him more than a successful business. He also met his wife, Frankie, during his summer contract. The couple live in Buckhead.

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DIVA for a In August, we opened the nomination form for our second “Diva For A Day” contest. The prize: a spa service, hair cut and color, makeup application and lesson at Claiborne’s Salon & Spa, shopping for an outfit at fab’rik at The Avenue East Cobb and dinner for two at Drift Oyster Bar. We received submissions that included entrepreneurs, spouses and friends who didn’t give up when the going got tough, stories of cancer survivors and stories of their caretakers. Picking a winner for the Diva For A Day contest is one of the toughest and most inspiring things the editors at Cobb Life do but one man’s submission for his wife stood out for the way he described her love, strength and encouragement. This is the story of Cobb Life and Claiborne’s Salon and Spa’s 2016 Diva For A Day.

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The final reveal of our ‘Diva For A Day’ Branda Ondick. Opposite page: Branda browses through clothes at fab’rik in East Cobb.

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When Branda and Kenny Ondick moved from Florida to Cobb County with their two daughters in 1993, they never imagined the journey that lay ahead. They just knew they loved being nestled between the mountains and bustling downtown Atlanta, with the beach only five hours away. Twenty-three years later, a walk through the backyard in that same house more resembles Dr. Doolittle’s than a cozy abode in Marietta. With more than a dozen turtles, two dogs, two cats, goldfish and koi ponds, the Ondicks have become the neighborhood animal rescuers. And they wouldn’t have it any other way. Each workday, Branda takes that same spirit of care with her to the

Publix on Bells Ferry Road, where she’s worked the past 10 years. “Never would I have thought that my dream job would be at a grocery store, but today there’s nowhere else I’d rather work.” Branda attributes the satisfaction she experiences at work to the customers and coworkers she sees on an almost-daily basis. “It’s really the people that make a place, and the people here feel like family.” At work, she responds to “mama” more than her birth-name and knows most customers by name. She asks about their lives. And they ask about hers because they know much of what she’s endured.

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In 2009, Branda was diagnosed with a benign but inoperable tumor behind her right ear. Doctors watched closely and the growth seemed to be under control. However, two years later, cancer appeared in the Ondick’s lives once more, this time in her husband, Kenny, and in the form of Stage IV colon cancer with precancerous cells in his lungs. Any concern Branda had for her own health was now shifted entirely on her husband. “She worked tirelessly researching cancer-fighting foods and supplements, Kenny says.” “Every time I looked at her, she was on the computer looking up naturopathic methods to supercharge the immune system. She completely transformed the way we eat.” In 2015, Branda was again forced to shift focus to her own health, when the tumor over her ear started growing and was causing hearing loss. She began an eight-week series of radiation treatments at the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University. During that time, she became close with

other patients in the waiting room, praying with them and encouraging them. At the end of the eight weeks, hospital staff along in the radiology department awarded her a certificate deeming her the “Light of the Waiting Room.”

“All of a sudden, I was this light for those people,” she says. “And I realized when we encourage others, we naturally see the blessings in our own lives.”

When asked how cancer has changed their perspective, she says, “When you’re living with cancer, you don’t talk about the long-term. You may talk about tomorrow or next week, but all you really have is the now. You start rejoicing for the present day, the present hour. We should always do that but sometimes it takes a tragedy like cancer to remind us.” Branda’s tumor has shrunken and Kenny still goes to chemo every two weeks. They are enjoying each moment as it comes and still can’t turn away an animal in need of a loving home.

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Branda’s Diva Day Run Down 11am: Branda arrives at Claiborne’s Salon & Spa (www.claibornesalon.com) with her friend Mary Pat for a deep tissue massage with massage therapist, Julie West.

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Noon: She moves to the salon side of Claiborne’s for hair with Terry Claiborne. “We did a multi-dimensional color that plays off of her naturally warm hues, followed by a color enhancement and subtle high & low lights,” Terry says. “For her cut, I did long layers on top with interior layers for volume and brought her length up a bit.” 2pm: Next, Branda moves to the cosmetics station with Claiborne’s makeup artist, Michelle Riede. Michelle chose a warm pallet that played up our winner’s naturally warm skin tone. 3pm: Branda heads to fab’rik in The Avenue East Cobb (www.fabrikstyle.com) to peruse the trendy shop’s new arrivals. With the stylist help of fab’rik’s assistant manager, Nicole Blochinger. She leaves with a fall style that pulls together her new look.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 32 Dental 36 Acorn 63 Aqua Guard Basements 88 Arbor Terrace 30 Artisan Custom Closets 53 Atlanta Ballet 79 Atlanta Braves 73 Atlanta Communities 18 Atlanta Fine Homes - Jim Glover 78 Atlanta Lyric Theatre 81 Blackwell’s Jewelers 37 Brawner Hall 12 Broadway America 80 Brookwood Christian School 77 Brumby Chair Company 89 Charter Bank of Smyrna 32 Cobb EMC 31 Cobb Hardware 72 Copeland’s 65 Cumberland Diamond Exchange 33 Cumberland Diamond Exchange 67 Dance Stop 64 Dermatology Consultants 56 Diamonds R Forever 86 East Cobb Orthopaedics 42 Elevation Chophouse 82 Elon Salon 39 Estes Heating & Air 70 Eye Consultants of Atlanta 3 Faith Designs Florist 12 Fleming Carpet 49 Gabriel’s 25 Gaines Park Senior Living 87 Gionvanni’s 25 Happy Trails Pet Center 71 Harry Norman - Cobb Marietta 84 Henry’s Louisiana Grill 23 Indy Style Salon 61 Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 45 Julep’s Home Décor 62

Knoke Gallery 77 Life Grocery 6 Macland Baptist 76 Manders Dental 83 Marietta Pilgrimage 88 Marietta Podiatry 36 Mayes Ward - Dobbins Funeral Home 91 Medi-Weightloss 27 Midway Christian Covenant 4 Milan Eye Center 19 Miracle Method 89 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 43 North Cobb Spine & Nerve 15 Northside Hospital 5 Pinnacle Orthopaedics 9 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 38 Presbyterian Village 75 Roswell Street Baptist Church 10 Salon Spa Venessa 87 Scooter’s Coffee 23 Spring Place Pottery 11 Sterling Estates Senior Living 13 Stonehaven School 85 Superior Plumbing 2 Superior Plumbing - Apple for a Teacher 14 The Bottoms Group 7 The Framery 18 The Magnolia Room 83 The Walker School 30 Theatre in the Square 78 Town Center CID 51 WellStar 92 West Cobb Funeral Home 17 White Rabbit 60 Wild Birds Unlimited of Vinings 71 Winnwood Retirement 57 Words of Faith Church 16 XX Knives 61 Young Creative Artist 77

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November 2016 Volume 12, Issue 9

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[TRAVEL]

YADKIN VALLEY

Travel with us to Surry County, home to this Southern wine gem. By LaTria Garnigan

You don’t have to venture too far from the South to end up in wine country. Just a quick one-hour flight or a serene five-hour drive will land you in the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina — comprising the cities of Elkin, Dobson, Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain. This region is a wine lover’s dream and has been growing by leaps and bounds since Shelton Vineyards helped put the region on the map in the early 2000s. While you’ll more than likely venture here for wine, you’ll stay for the historical attractions and the many chances at outdoor adventures. Photography by Sam Dean Photography and Surry County Tourism

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WINE NOT?

Jones von Drehle Winery

Jones von Drehle Winery has been steadily gaining ground and racking up awards since planting the first grapes in 2009. They produce about 3,000 to 5,000 cases of wine a year on the 30acre property. Helmed by Diana & Chuck Jones and Ronnie & Raymond von Drehle, the winery offers a great selection of vino to taste and a real family atmosphere. I would recommend the Dulcimer, which has a light strawberry and floral essence. It’s sweet and carbonated and is available on tap at the winery. One of their more popular is probably the Rock & Rail, a full-bodied red with hints of dark cherry and would be great with a steak. Regular tastings are $10 and include eight selections and a memento wine glass. For the reserve tasting, it is $16 and features eight of the reserve and estate wines. www.jonesvondrehle.com

JOLO Vineyard

While they have some amazing wine, their view is second to none. In my opinion, JOLO Vineyard has the most picturesque view of any winery or vineyard in the Yadkin Valley. What began as a single-family home has morphed into a bustling wine empire. The first vines were planted in 2010, with the first harvest in 2013. There are 12 acres of grapes — French and American hybrids — and the wines are made old world style, according to owner and winemaker J.W. Ray. The winery’s 2015 Pilot Fog (the first dry red wine I’ve liked) won “Best In Show” in the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition and was instantly one of my favorites to taste, along with the 2014 and 2015 Crimson Creek — a rich medium-bodied wine with hints of cherry and mocha. Tastings are $15 and include eight selections and your glass to take home. www.jolovineyards.com

Shelton Vineyards

The grandfather of the Yadkin Valley wine region — Shelton Vineyards — is in a class all its own. The Shelton brothers, Charlie and Ed, have curated the largest privately-owned vineyard in North Carolina. Known for their successful business ventures, it was perhaps this foray into wine making that has topped the list. A whopping 136,000 vines produce grapes for their expansive selection of wine, which you can have with your dinner on the property’s flagship restaurant Harvest Grill. You can also stay at the property-owned Hampton Inn & Suites and have a shuttle take you to the vineyard location. Their No. 1 seller is the light-bodied and tasty Yadkin Valley Riesling. They also produce some great tasting Chardonnay, Bin 17 and Estate. You can do a tasting for $6 or you can choose the tasting and tour option for $6. www.sheltonvineyards.com

One more pour: The above mentioned wineries and vineyards aren’t the only game in town. There are more places to add to your wine itinerary — head to Brushy Mountain Winery for a $7 tasting. The most notable wine there is the Booger Swamp White, a 2013 blend with hints of tropical fruit. Also head to newcomer Herrera Vineyards — the 42-acre property features a restaurant attached to its main building. Even with only being a year old, Herrera’s 2014 Dry Riesling won “Best White” at the North Carolina State Fair. | brushymountainwine.com & herreravineyards.com

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DINING OUT

Hittin’ the Sonker Trail

You may be asking yourself, ‘what is sonker?’ as did I. Besides being a deliciously sweet treat, I best describe it as Surry County’s version of cobbler. You can only find this dessert around these parts and no two are alike. Sonker is made with fruit and depending on the season, the ingredients can vary. The Living Room (www.thelivingroompm.com) has a refreshing pear version with ginger. Meanwhile, Roxxi and Lulu’s Bakery (roxxiandlulusbakery.webs.com) has more of traditional version made with berries.

Southern on Main

New to Surry County, Southern on Main takes traditional Southern fare and adds in a twist. Recommendations: the deviled eggs, fried okra, brussel sprouts with caramelized onions and bacon and the lump crab cake with red cabbage, apples and corn and black eyed pea relish. Small plates are available. www.southernonmain.com

Harvest Grill

The best of fine dining can be found at Harvest Grill. From the white tablecloth service to the expansive wine selection — much thanks to its location on the property of Shelton Vineyards. Get dressed up (or not) in your nicest outfit and go for an elegant bite. www.sheltonvineyards.com/harvest-grill

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CULTURE & ACTIVITIES

Andy Griffith

Did you know that Andy Griffith was from the Yadkin Valley area? Neither did I. He was raised in Mount Airy (or Mayberry to some) to be exact. You can visit the Andy Griffith museum and see life-size statue (courtesy of TVLand) of Andy and Opie from the TV show. And for $35 you can take a squad car tour of the town and learn all about Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, see the home he grew up in and learn the history of the area. The tour lasts about 40 minutes and is a 7-mile trip. www.visitmayberry.com

More to explore

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much more to the area also. You can learn all about the first set of Siamese Twins in the world, who eventually set up a home in the area, take a nice trip down the Yadkin River in a kayak and attend one of the live radio shows at he Earle Theatre, home to the 2nd longest running radio broadcast in the country. yadkinvalleync.com

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[IN MY CORNER]

carrying on a legacy

By LaTria Garnigan

’ve been thinking a lot about traditions lately. The things we all do that are just inherent in our bones. Without thinking. We’ve done them so much they have become second nature at most.

A tradition, by definition, is: a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting. One of the first “traditions” I can think of is Thanksgiving at my Grandma Rita’s house. It always just was. I never had to wonder what I was going to be doing on that day. Never thought, “where will I eat?” Or, “who is coming?” It was a constant. A tradition, if you will. Age, nor distance stirred that constant. It didn’t matter even when I journeyed up to Knoxville, Tenn. for college — I always made my way back to Grandma Rita’s house for this yearly family gathering. It’s always been a mini reunion of sorts. My grandmother and all of her children (my mother included) would host while my great aunt and her children would come in from out of town. We would swap on New Year’s Day and venture to their territory while they hosted us. I never realized this until now, but I’m pretty sure that, besides the crisp, cool weather, this is the reason the fall and winter are my favorite times of the year. This is truly just about the only time I get to see this much of my family at once. As much as they annoy me at times, something magical happens when we’re all together. No bickering over who did or said what — just sounds of joyous communing.

Things slowly changed two years ago. A stroke decelerated our matriarch and while we continued our Thanksgiving tradition at her house, it was quieter. Mostly by the fact that her speech had escaped her and there were no quick-witted quips coming from her lips. We buried her months later, so last year was the first Thanksgiving that broke tradition. We soldiered on, a change of venue to my mom’s house and less out of town family the result. We managed to have our continued large gathering for New Year’s, but Thanksgiving was still smaller than expected. Even though my mom’s house is larger than Grandma Rita’s, there was nothing like cramming into her tiny house with the kids running around her expansive yard. I look forward to this year’s gathering, while in the back of my mind I’ll know that the experience of the tradition has shifted. But the feeling of family is still there. That’s the thing about life … it changes. Things shift and people move on, heavenly locales included. New traditions take form, and we learn to adjust. I hope all of you are able to feel the love of family this holiday season and that you are able to continue on with your family traditions. You may even make a new one this year.

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he holiday entertaining season is officially in full swing and, with it, come welcome moments spent with friends and loved ones. But, entertaining at home also can bring unwelcome stress during a time of year meant to be festive and relaxed. Hosting a dinner party at your home for Thanksgiving doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be panic-inducingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; at least when it comes to decor. We asked interior designer Theresa Druckenmiller of TD Interiors for some advice on decorating during this food centric occasion, and she recommended focusing on the table centerpiece for Thanksgiving decor that is at once beautiful and effortless. Here are her three takes on table centerpieces for your Thanksgiving feast:

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TRADITIONAL

For a simple rustic centerpiece that packs a big punch, Druckenmiller recommends using a large container as the base and layering refined and organic elements for a pretty contrast. Choose a square or oval container depending on the shape of your table, and build from there. In this case, Druckenmiller chose a large dough bowl and used orange velvet pumpkins for a traditional aesthetic before tucking in clipped greenery from her yard. Her advice: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about it being perfect. Use nice things you have and pair with cuts from your favorite bush or flowers. You can use any kind of container. A basket or wooden bowl you have at home will work.

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TRANSITIONAL

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a transitional table centerpiece that can carry you through from Halloween to Christmas, Druckenmiller made only slight changes to this table decor to achieve a blended aesthetic. Choose a large container but update the velvet pumpkins to darker, more neutral colors and tuck in pinecones from the yard. She also added gold wishbones, accent pillows and a wool blend throw with rabbit fur pom poms to complete the look. Her advice: Keeping a look simple helps it transition through the holidays in fall and winter. Pine cones are a universal decor that helps blend everything together. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like your chairs or just want to add a bit of luxurious texture, adding pillows and throws to various chairs is an easy way to make them beautiful.

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A non-traditional color scheme, like the one used here, is a hit for any of the holidays associated with this time of year. Instead of using a red theme, Druckenmiller added only a pop of red in a palette of on-trend gold with plenty of sparkle. Finishing off the table setting with the organic green of moss and garden clippings and a sumptuous white faux fur pillow, softens the hard lines of the manufactured branch centerpiece and gold-accented goblets and plates. Her advice: Use inspiration from what you have in your home. You could even use a tree branch from your yard or a piece of driftwood to create this look. After you tuck in greenery, use varied height candles. Once you light them, everything glows because of the sparkle of the ornaments. To carry this look through the New Year, just keep the same base and change out a few elements. 52

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Theresa Druckenmiller lives in East Cobb with her husband, Richard, their two children (Connor, 18, and Rachel, 15) and their dog. Contact Theresa through her web site at http://www.tdinteriors.biz. All soft goods, place settings and accessories are available at Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est Moi on Johnson Ferry Road, where we shot this feature on location. Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est Moi is online at http://www.cestmoihome.com.

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One of my first ‘ah ha’ wine experiences occurred 40 years ago in France’s Loire Valley. I was escorting a group of my Branford Connecticut High School students on a study trip. We stopped for lunch one afternoon and enjoyed a local white wine called Vouvray, produced from Chenin Blanc grapes close to the historic city of Tours.

Perhaps it was the beauty of the region in spring, or the wide-eyed students who were enjoying their very first French wine drinking experience; the imprint of the refreshing, crisp, white wine which at the time seemed to be the only proper beverage to enjoy with our fine herbs omelets. The complexity of the cheese, mushroom and herb egg dish and the subtle elegance of the Vouvray made for a perfect food and wine duet. The silence was deafening. Although I have enjoyed Vouvray many times since then, it made a serious impression on Aug. 13 at 101 Steak in Vinings. After meeting two of my mates, Norvin Hagan and Cleve Wilcoxon at the bar, I noticed that they feature a Vouvray in their by the glass list. Succumbing to the temptation, a bottle of Clos Du Gaimont was ordered and the anticipation of renewing an acquaintance with an early wine love was exciting. The pale straw-colored wine was brilliant in the glass and the aromas

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revealed characteristics that rekindled that first Vouvray kiss of 40 years past. It was as if a beam of light escaped from the glass and illuminated a path in my memory of that long ago spring day in 1976. The aromas carried me back to the bistro where our waiter tried to chat us up in English while my students practiced their high school French. I now realize that it was the wine that was doing the talking and that its voice is eternal, the proverbial message in a bottle. The month of September marks our wedding anniversary, and Patti and I enjoyed a delicious Sunday brunch on the patio at Canoe. To mark the occasion we sipped on a bottle of Champagne Charles Heidsieck Reserve Rose. Rich and full bodied with great complexity, the wines small bubbles were a perfect complement to the minerality of the oysters. The salty brine washed the bivalves easily across the palate and the cleansing characteristics of the champagne was memorable. Domaine Roux, Chassagne Montrachet was served with a poached free range egg, green asparagus and Hollandaise sauce at the Atlanta’s Best Cellars Dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead. This Chardonnay produced in the heart of Burgundy’s white wine producing area known as the Cotes de Beaune, is a textbook example of elegance and restraint: Bright 14K gold color, exotic aromas of ripe white tree fruits, subtle vanillas from conservative oak ageing with an extremely long and persistent finish. As the host of the Coca-Cola Company table, I was thrilled that the guests enjoyed my wine selection. A wedding celebration was held on Tybee Island for a former neighbor, Allison O’Shea, of the Wheeler High School Class of 2006. She and her husband Karl Schmidt created the ultimate casual wedding with guests gathering barefoot between the dunes and the surf. It was most appropriate that the wine served at the reception was Barefoot Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This California wine is a very popular commodity blend and was the perfect wine to serve on their special day. I traveled to Portland and enjoyed time with my college buddy Bill Tierney exploring the vibrant food and beverage scene which exalts this Pacific Northwest city as a force of modern American culinary culture. Three exceptional dinners were enjoyed, but the experience at Ataula, a Catalonian restaurant, was a food and beverage masterpiece. Tapas offerings were enjoyed based on our server’s recommendations. A flash fried potato dumpling called Neustras Bravas, a thinly sliced Spanish octopus carpaccio with olive, pistachio, sun-dried tomatoes pimenton and parmesan as well as Croquetas, salt cod fritters served with a smoked piquille alioli. Small production dry white wines by a Portland importing company highlighted this unique evening. A wine called Pardevalles Blanco, a rare Albarin from the Tierra de Leon region of Spain was rich and complex without the oak veneer. We also enjoyed a glass of Rioja Rose from a producer named Ostatu. This rare, dry rose made from the Tempranillo grape was deeply colored and full flavored. A true rose for red wine lovers. On a day tasting trip to the Willamette Valley, a world-class Pinot Noir growing region, we enjoyed observing the harvest and a sunny morning on the crush pad at Penner Ash Wine Cellars. Observing Lynn Penner Ash orchestrate the delivery of the newly harvested Pinot Noir clusters brought to mind the words “I got a crust on you, because you’re mine.” Two members of the wine cellar staff, Melissa Alden and Johnathan Peachy, guided us through a tasting of several wines produced from the 2014 vintage. Specializing in vine-

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yard designated Pinot Noir, my favorite of the flight was from the Zena Crown Vineyard in the Eola-Amity AVA. Exhibiting flavors of sun ripened cherries, violets, black currant and a seamless French oak veneer, the wine offered an exceptional example of a youthful wine from an exceptional vintage. Often described as elegant and earthy, this wine successfully interprets the characteristics of its vineyard home. Christie Schertzer is the general manager of the tasting room at Panther Creek Cellars and we ended our day tasting through their 2014 vintage Pinots. We commenced with a taste of Pinot Gris, a lighter skinned cousin of Pinot Noir, vinified white and dry. Medium and complex in aromatics, it is the result of a stainless steel fermentation accenting the fruit flavors of this Alsacian styled wine. Two wines from Pinot Noir made impressions and the Carter Vineyard Selection, as well as the Schindler Vineyard wine expressed their individual uniqueness. Wines are like people. They reflect their nature through the regions of their birth, helped by the efforts of those dedicated men and women who nurture them through their birth and adolescence while preparing them to go into the world sharing their sensory impressions.

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Items from Ye Olde Christmas & Candy Shoppe Details below on prices 113. N. Park Square, NE, Marietta (770) 627-2326 www.christmasandcandy.com Owners Bill and Dianna Murphy are in their fifth Christmas season as owners of the Marietta Square shop that features everything from candy to homemade fudge to the most unique ornaments and specialSecret Jewels soaps, $12.25 ty gifts. Here are just a few items. Tyler Candle Company Gift Set, $26.50 Shoppers will recognize the top selling candle company that blends soy and paraffin wax and fragrance oils. Each candle is handpoured. This gift set includes a room spray, small laundry wash and a candle.

Aside from having a variety of fragrant smells — like Evergreen, Cinnamon Spice, Spiced Vanilla and Cranberry — the soaps feature a surprise gift inside, worth anywhere from $10-$200. There are also companion candles ($35) in the same fragrances that have surprise gifts inside once the candle is completely burned.

Department 56, $5-200 For the serious holiday decorators on your gifting list, Department 56 would be a must have. The 40-year old brand features a myriad of holiday scenes and Ye Olde features a fantastic display of them. The pieces are perfect to collect separately to build your own personal holiday village. While the buildings are $60-$200, there are smaller accessories that complement the sets that range from $5-$40. Hand painted ceramics from Uzbekistan, $24-$55 depending on size The hand-painted ceramic ornaments will be a beautiful and unique addition to your holiday décor. The ornaments feature several different scenes artfully painted on the ceramic and is a great way to add some pop in your holiday gift giving. These are the perfect size for stocking stuffers.

Collegiate marble ornaments, $18.75-$22 The sports fan on your list will appreciate the locally-crafted marble ornaments out of Rome. Many of the local colleges and universities are represented, as well as UGA, Ga. Tech, LSU, Auburn and Alabama. November 2016 | Cobb Life

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features 24 IRON AGE Meet the man behind unique and functional furniture 34 DIVA FOR A DAY Up close with the winner of our annual contest 58 GIFT GUIDE A selection of unique gifts for the holiday season 68 ANTIQUE GURU Meet Bob’s Garage owner Bob Halliday 74 ROLLING IN STYLE More women executives are purchasing luxury vehicles

58 20 departments 20 SPICE KSU chef dishes out some favorite holiday recipes 40 TRAVEL Explore Yadkin Valley Cover photograph by Erin Gray Cantrell

46 HOME Fantastic ideas for your Thanksgiving table 54 WINE The nostalgic influence of a glass

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Atlanta Braves season tickets Price varies www.atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ticketing/ suntrust-park/#season-tickets The Bravesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first season in Cobb gets underway in March 2017 at SunTrust Park. How about getting good old dad some tickets to go see a game? If not dad, how about that father-in-law, friend or your brother? You can get season tickets in a variety of seats throughout the park.

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DIY classes or Home Custom Design Prices vary The Bird and the Bee 2968 Atlanta Road, Suite B, Smyrna (770) 432-5120 http://birdandthebee.com Owner Betsy DiGiorgio is transforming her former home décor mercantile into a unique crafting space. So for the interior design enthusiast or the person who is looking to update their home, you can get them a few classes at The Bird and the Bee or a custom design session. Betsy’s new DIY boutique concept will work to instruct attendees on home projects and assist them in customizing furniture. Inherited a chest that you don’t exactly love? A fresh coat of paint and some new hardware can do the trick. Cost of the custom design service will depend on the piece needing a transformation and what you want done.

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Zing Anything’s Tea Zinger $29.99 www.zinganything.com or Le Petit Market or Bed, Bath & Beyond Locations throughout Cobb If you’re like me and need some sort of caffeine in the morning then tea or coffee is it. Zing Anything’s Tea Zinger has changed

the way I make tea now. With its integrated infuser and grater, the tea making experience has taken on a whole new level. You have the option of grating in ginger and lemon and also infusing fruits like lemon, oranges or whatever you please. It works well with loose leaf tea or bagged tea. The Tea Zinger can hold 22 ounces of tea and keeps drinks hot for four to six hours.

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Wraps Price varies Available at select stores and at www.mywraps.com Everybody leaves a good pair of ear buds to listen to your favorite music or podcast. But Wraps offers a whole new dimension to the listening — and just as importantly — function of the experience. These eye-catching headphones — tuned by world-renowned British Audio sound engineers — deliver crystal-clear, high-quality sound. Bonus: When you’re not listening you can wrap them around your wrist and wear it as a stylish bracelet to give your outfit a little something extra. And they’re comfortable! When worn on the wrist, the unique patented slider system keeps the lightweight matte heads, slider and jack plug all connected together for a secure compact fit. The cables are kept in perfect alignment and that’s how they remain tangle-free.

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Home Brewing Kit & Equipment The Craft Beer Factory 2145 Roswell Rd #110 Marietta, 30062 404.632.3369 www.thecraftbeerfactory.com Prices for beer kits (including a variety of ales and stouts) and equipment vary depending on your craving Before you head down to your local pub for that weekly get together, give this a thought. What if you could make your own craft beer right there in the house? Oh, come on, you know you want to. And get this it’s not that hard, said Richard Heaver, owner of The Craft Beer Factory in Marietta. To get brew your first patch (lingo alert), visit the Craft Beer Factory website, where you will can find items like a brewing bucket, bubbler and siphon hose. All of the other pieces can be found in your kitchen (think large pot, large spoon, thermometer and funnel). “Homebrewing is the perfect gift for your favorite beer lover,” Heaver said.

Cuisinart Mini Deep Fryer $49.99 Bed, Bath & Beyond Locations throughout Cobb Come on, come on, get your guilty pleasure on. Yep, this mini deep fryer takes up less counter space than a conventional fryer, but cooks up to a ¾ pound of food with only 1 liter of oil. November 2016 | Cobb Life

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Shoppe Artisan to offer unique, handmade products

Give a gift in someone’s name Sometime’s the best gift is a gift in someone’s honor. You can donate to an endless list of local, state and national charities. For a list to get started of Cobb non-profit organizations, you can visit www.cobbchamber.org or www.cobbcounty.org

Go see Jay Leno Price varies www.cobbenergycentre. com/ Back by popular demand, acclaimed TV late night show host and comedian Jay Leno, returns to Cobb Energy Centre on Feb. 18, 2017. Leno, whose career and awards span across the decades, is sure to delight the fan on your Christmas list.

Corn Hole Boards Bare McCorkle Designs Prices vary McCorkle Designs (By appointment only) 208 Northridge Drive Acworth, 30101 678.650.2817 www.custommade.com/by/mccdesigns/ What’s the best way to settle that score between your favorite Georgia and Georgia Tech fans? Before you answer, think cornhole. McCorkle Design in Acworth can help you customize a corn hole board (and bags) to appease that Bulldog or Yellow Jacket (enter any team here) fan. Or, you could cozy up to the boss with a corn hole board featuring your company logo at the next office get together. Visit the McCorkle website and you can set up an appointment to design your board, or choose from a number of other home entertainment games or furniture.

Find a unique gift for everyone at Shoppe Artisan’s second holiday event. Hosted by Market Maker Events at the Cobb Galleria Centre Dec. 9 to 11, the holiday market will feature handmade products that cannot be found at the mall. “According to multiple national surveys, about 80 percent of holiday shoppers purchase gifts at malls,” said Lori Kisner, Shoppe Artisan founder and president of Market Maker Events. “Skip the department stores this year, and ‘shoppe’ uniquely instead.” Like a mall, Shoppe Artisan is designed to allow shoppers to complete their holiday shopping under one roof, but the similarities stop there. Instead of the same old stores, the market showcases a curated collection of distinctive items chosen from thousands of independent makers throughout North America. “We have narrowed it down to the top 120 artists, about a third of which are based in Georgia, including Alpharetta, Marietta, Roswell and Sandy Springs,” said Kisner. “Do not give the same boring gift this year; instead, give something that will be cherished forever.” During the event, shoppers will find high-quality and innovative products. These include home and garden goods, fashion accessories, beauty and wellness items, gourmet culinary ware and eats, clothing and footwear, children’s products, fine jewelry, office and tech accessories and so much more. Stand out from the crowd of gift-givers this holiday season. Attend Shoppe Artisan Dec. 9 from noon to 8 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 or Dec. 11. Advance tickets for adults are available online for $8 or can be purchased for $10 at the door. For tickets and additional information, visit www. shoppeartisan.com.

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reen genie? My sister sent me a text about a green spread that said, “you have to make this...love it on sandwiches, crackers, eggs, etc.” And she was right — this green spread is a sandwich genie. It is also a great way to get a few more vegetables in your diet. Better yet, it’s made with ingredients that you almost always have in the pantry. The “Green Genie” spread, as my sister and I refer to it, is a pureed artichoke spread colored with curly green parsley that gives it a fresh clean flavor rich with garlic, lemon zest, pistachios and good olive oil. It is neutral enough to go with most of your sandwich fillings and enhance their flavor. It is also a great topping for crackers and if you keep it on hand, it’s an easy appetizer before dinner.

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Making it took a bit of maneuvering in my blender, as the vegetables had to be pushed around to blend evenly, but soon I had a bright green, aromatic spread that was thick like a dip. I tried a little on a cracker and it made me want to have another. But it was lunchtime so I made a sandwich instead. I replaced my mustard and my lettuce with this spread and made a ham and Swiss cheese on rye. And, I was richly rewarded with the best sandwich that I had eaten in a long time.

HAM AND SWISS ON RYE WITH GREEN GENIE SANDWICH SPREAD If packing this for a brown bag lunch, make the sandwich with frozen bread. By the time lunch rolls around, the bread will be freshly thawed. Servings: 2 Start to finish: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 slices rye bread, 2 slices of Swiss cheese, 2 slices ham Green Genie Sandwich Spread (see below) Spread each slice of bread with the Green Genie Spread. Layer the ham and the cheese and cut sandwich in half. Enjoy at room temperature. Green Genie Sandwich Spread (Garlic-Artichoke Spread): Makes about 1 ¼ cups (10 servings) • • • • • • • •

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Put all ingredients in a blender or a food processer fitted with the “S’’ blade. Process until smooth and pureed. Depending on your blender, you may need to use a spoon to move the ingredients as you process

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Bob Halliday, owner of Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage in Marietta, has had a love for old gas pumps and Coke machines since he was a kid running around his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotel. His love of saving and recreating the vintage piece of Americana has landed him a television career on American Restoration, airing on the History Channel.

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ob Halliday knows a thing or two about restoration. Halliday is the owner of Bob’s Garage in Marietta. Sound familiar? The garage and Halliday’s trademark gray beard, dark blue shop clothes and tongue-in-cheek humor are featured on the History Channel’s hit show, “American Restoration.”

But the path to being an international restorer of old Coke machines, gas pumps, arcade games and you-name-it’s wasn’t always an easy one.

Inside his paint booth, Bob Halliday applies a coat of clear to the fender of an antique bicycle he was asked to restore.

The Innkeepers Boy Some may remember a grand, white-columned hotel called The Georgian Oaks that loomed over what is now Marietta’s auto dealership row off of U.S. 41, near Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The Plantation was right next door, a fine dining restaurant that Halliday referred to as the “best restaurant in Marietta.” He would know, since he lived in an apartment attached to the old hotel’s lobby from 1955 to 1965 as a boy. “I had a great childhood there. My parents were the innkeepers, so I had a swimming pool, a good restaurant and new and old faces every day,” Halliday said. “Every Saturday, my Dad made me fill up all of the Coke machines in the hotel so I got to know those old machines pretty well. I spent the rest of my time at Sinclair Gas Station next door.” Halliday said that’s where his love for restoring the soda machines and gas pumps he knew and loved as

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a boy came from. After spending more than a decade in the diving business, Halliday said a friend gave him an old Coke machine. Curious if he could do it, Halliday got to work, restored the machine and sold it. That first sale was the beginning of a new life for Halliday and the birth of Bob’s Garage. Muddy waters “After I restored that first machine, I thought, ‘I could do this. I could sell this.’ So I started finding other machines and eventually started Bob’s Garage,” Halliday said. At the time, Halliday and his family were living in New Orleans, Louisiana. For nearly 20 years, Halliday built his shop into a successful business and in early 2005, he bought an old gas station in the Historic District. The plan was to restore it and, for six months, Halliday worked tirelessly through government red tape, paint and projects to restore

the station. He and his wife and Bob’s Garage co-owner, Laurel, planned to retire a year later and live on the mountain property they owned in North Carolina. Hurricane Katrina had other plans.

“For the 30 years I lived there, all I heard about was the 100-year-storm because the city was built below sea level. Well, we lost everything. We got out of there with a car, a laptop, three cats, two kids and the clothes we were

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wearing,” Halliday said. Everything else was gone — their house, their business and everything those buildings held. With his sister living in Marietta, Halliday moved the family to Georgia. “I missed two weeks of work. I lost everything, but I was working again in two weeks thanks to the people I knew here. It took two years to get back on our feet. We shopped every weekend for two years, it was awful. People think it’s fun but it was work,” Halliday said. During that time, he and Laurel bought a house in Marietta ten minutes from the new shop at 4140 Jvl Industrial Park Drive, just off of Shallowford Road. That was 10 years ago and, while they expected to continue the success the shop had in New Orleans, they had no idea what was coming next. An American Restoration Three years ago, Halliday answered the phone and, instead of a potential customer or an impatient current customer, it was the History Channel on the other line. They had a show called “American Restoration,” and needed a new shop to feature. Was he interested? Sure. Season 7 of the popular show was Bob’s Garage’s first and finished earlier this year, but that isn’t the last viewers will see of the Marietta shop. Halliday signed on for at least three seasons of the show and is even in talks — and hopes — for Bob’s Garage to have its own spinoff show. Season 8 started filming this summer. According to the History Channel’s website, history.com: “American Restoration follows five of the best restoration shops in the United States as they not only restore pieces of America’s history, but create new and awe-inspiring works from vintage items. Each shop has a unique focus — from classic cars, to rare antique signs, to one-ofa-kind bikes. They’ll prove their prowess as masters of restoration, while exploring each item’s original glory, place in history and effect

on pop-culture.” Viewers get to know not only the talent and skill of Bob’s Garage, but also its personalities. The shop employs seven people, including technicians, a bookkeeper (Laurel), a shop foreman, paint foremen and Halliday. “Celebrity is not my forte,” Halliday says in his warm but gruff voice as he sits back in his office chair, the walls around him filled with old signs and funny sayings. “After the first episode aired, I went to my nephew’s basketball game and a guy turned around and said, ‘I saw you on TV!’ We even came up with souvenirs to sell since people keep coming to the shop and the showroom. (The producers) told me to expect total chaos once the show aired. But it’s been good exposure.” Bob’s Garage even has its own brand featuring Halliday’s signature humor called, “Have an Attitude.” The shop sells souvenirs such as a drink machine with the slogan, “Have one … or don’t” and letterman jackets with patches sporting sayings such as “Do I look like a people person?” and “It’s not me, it’s you.” The shop is far from hurting for business. There are 30 to 40 projects in the works at any given moment, and all restorations take between nine and 12 months to complete. And the projects they take on span from the normal 1920s gas pumps and 1950s drink machines to the far more unusual, such as a gas-powered pogo stick that was featured on the show. “We just took in an antique railroad crossing sign. A doctor in Tennessee brought it to us, he has a game house next to his house and he plans to run a long hose over the property so if someone runs over it, the crossing goes off. We’ve never done that before, but we’ll do it,” Halliday said, with a hearty laugh. “The show is fun, but the people we employ, they’re artisans and they’re paid well,” Halliday said. “The supply of antique Americana is dwindling, but we’re doing our best to keep it restored and alive.”

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LUXURY & THE LADY More women executives buying luxury cars

Kelly Dahle remembers leaving work one day several years ago at the same time as the CEO of her company. When they arrived at her car, he was startled. “Great car! But why do you need a BMW?” he asked. Dahle didn’t respond — “I wanted to keep my job,” she says with a laugh — but she could have told her boss to get used to it. Women are buying more luxury vehicles than ever before, thanks to growing earnings, better marketing and a richer mix of products designed to appeal to them. In the U.S., 41 percent of luxury vehicles sold so far this year were bought by women, up from 37 percent five years ago, according to car shopping site Edmunds.com.

Historically, women were considered the practical car shoppers. They needed family haulers and didn’t want to shell out extra cash for flashy, powerful Mercedes sedans or Porsche sports cars. But the luxury market has changed. In 1998, Lexus introduced the midsize RX SUV and marketed it specifically to women, emphasizing its reliability, spaciousness and soft, quiet ride. Since then, sales of small and midsize luxury SUVs have exploded, with even die-hard car makers like Maserati, Porsche and Jaguar joining the fray. The percent of women buying small luxury SUVs — like the BMW X3 or Acura RDX — has nearly tripled over the last five years.

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Luxury SUVs now outsell luxury cars, thanks in large part to women who like their space, safety and taller ride height. Luxury brands see immediate growth in female buyers when they introduce SUVs. Ford Motor Co.’s luxury Lincoln brand, which recently introduced its small MKC and midsize MKX SUVs, says sales to female buyers have surged 13 percent so far this year, more than double the luxury industry average. Lexus remains the market leader, with 47.5 percent of its sales going to women so far this year, Edmunds says. Acura, Volvo, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz round out the top five. Meanwhile, makers of performance cars struggle to attract women. Only 9 percent of Ferraris and Lamborghinis have been bought by women. The growing number of small and midsize SUVs in the luxury market also has made the brands more affordable, helping women justify their purchases. A Lexus LS full-size sedan starts at $72,520, but the NX compact crossover costs less than half that. A rise in leasing, which lowers the monthly payments, has also helped. Caroline Eichholz, who works for a property management company in Savannah, Georgia, bought a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 earlier this year for some very practical reasons. The Mercedes dealer is a family friend and the dealership is a few blocks away, so she can walk home when she drops off the compact SUV for service. She wanted a newer vehicle for its safety features and amenities, like wireless phone connectivity. She also got a good deal, since the GLK has since been replaced with the GLC. “It’s compact and cute. It fit me and fit my budget,” Eichholz said. Dahle, who lives in Downers Grove, Illinois, recently bought her first new BMW after decades of driving used ones. She decided on the BMW X5, which has the space to haul her daughter but can still fit into her modest garage. She liked the powerful V8 engines in her old BMWs, so she opted for one in her new BMW. But she bypassed BMW’s M-series performance model; she didn’t like the sportier styling and low-profile tires because they don’t work well in snow. Mostly, she said, she wants a BMW because of its solid, safe feel. “I trust it if I need to make a sharp turn,” she said. Automakers have grown more sophisticated in marketing to women. Gone are the days of the 1955 Dodge LaFemme, a pink car that came with a matching purse, lipstick and umbrella. Ian Beavis, a marketing expert and chief strategy officer at the vehicle testing and consulting firm AMCI, says luxury car makers are increasingly advertising during television programs that appeal to women, such as evening dramas, the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and NFL football games. Even though the ads may feature men, like Lincoln’s quirky ads starting Matthew McConaughey, they show things that interest women, like luxurious, quiet interiors and safety features. One Acura ad shows an engineer putting lifelike crash-test dummies that look like members of his own family into a vehicle before a test. Beavis said luxury brands also are hosting fashion shows, art exhibits and other things that help them interact with women. — From wire reports

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[KEEPING UP WITH KATY RUTH] It’s that time of year again when friends become enemies, people barking loudly is acceptable and no one dares plan an event on a Saturday – college football season! My father, John Camp, was a high school football coach for 33 years (much of that at Marietta High School) and is a University of Georgia football letterman so I was raised on Friday night lights and Saturday afternoon tailgates. My grandparents have had the same four season tickets to UGA games for nearly 50 years, my grandfather was in the Red Coat Marching Band in the late 1940s, I graduated from UGA where I worked in the sports information department under “what ya got” Loran Smith and my brother (an MHS alumnus) also graduated from UGA where he was going to play football until an injury sidelined him. Needless to say, I bleed red and black! But not all of my friends are so fortunate. I felt so sad for sweet baby Albert, the beautiful child of my friends Amy Reeves and State Rep. Bert Reeves, when I saw they had dressed him in a University of Florida outfit on a September Saturday. Such a waste of cuteness! Amy is a UF graduate and Bert is a Georgia Tech alumnus so poor baby Albert doesn’t stand a chance. I had to begrudgingly pull out all of the orange I own this summer in support of YWCA of Northwest Georgia CEO Holly Tuchman during her battle with Gullian-Barre Syndrome. And it wasn’t because orange is her favorite color but rather an extension of her love of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Only for you, Holly! Only for you.

At the end of the day, though, we can all love each other anyway, despite our fortunate or unfortunate collegiate allegiances. Just don’t gator chop me without expecting a bark in return!

Trip of a lifetime If you were following my “10 Cities in 10 Days” travel blog on mdjonline.com in September, then you know about the incredible solo trip I took through the West. I booked rooms, rented a convertible and spent 10 days traveling through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. For 1,500 miles, it was just me, the most gorgeous scenery you’ve ever seen, sunshine, Apple music and the Silver Fox, as I called the silver Mustang convertible who was my constant companion. Many friends and family members as well as people I met during my journey through the West asked me why I decided to take this trip. Tom Heyer and Wendy Bunch even got onto me about going at it alone, as they thought Dad was with me the whole time! There was no one reason, really, although I don’t believe there ever has to be a reason to travel and experience new sights and places. For several months, I have longed to travel more and I didn’t see any reason in waiting or wanting to have a companion when there was nothing stopping me to do this myself. I have always dreamed of going West and I can count on one hand the number of times during those ten days that I felt a bit lonely. I actually quite liked traveling alone. I could visit what I wanted to, eat where I wanted to, hike where I wanted to and take as much time as I liked for all of it. I am an extreme extrovert but I enjoyed the freedom I had to just be in the moment and

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not worry about whether another person was happy in that moment as well. This trip truly changed my life and I know it would not have had the same effect on me had I had company along the way. It was the right time in my life, and the right place in this world. Many of my Cobb friends and readers cheered me on along the way and one wonderful but still anonymous soul even surprised me with a night at the infamous Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs. There is so much beauty in this world and I highly recommend that you take a chance and “grab life by the horns.” To read the series of blogs I posted during the trip, visit mdjonline.com and search for “10 Cities, 10 Days.”

Happy birthday to The Strand September 24 marked the 81st birthday for the Earl Smith Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square and, to celebrate, the venue held a birthday party filled with music, laughter, food, drinks and wonderful fourth-floor patio weather. All of the “who’s who’s” of Marietta were there and it was a nice, casual and wonderful way to celebrate. The theatre was saved by a group of community leaders and volunteers in 2002 when they came together to raise money to renovate and reopen the historic theatre. Since that time, The Strand has become an iconic fixture on the Square and continues to provide quality productions and concerts for the community, as well as serve Cobb’s children through theatre education. I can’t imagine The Square without The Strand but it is a nonprofit and relies on donations to survive.

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Whether it’s attending a concert or pulling out the checkbook, let’s make sure we have many more Strand birthdays to celebrate!

Speaking of theatres… In September, Atlanta Lyric Theatre Executive Director Brandt Blocker announced that he would be leaving that position as his wife, Christine, accepted a new job in Hong Kong. The Blocker clan isn’t moving until January, but I know many in the community are already mourning the loss of Blocker’s leadership over our fantastic musical theatre group. Blocker joked that he is “retired” but will be back in two years so, hopefully, we haven’t seen the last of Cobb’s music man! Best wishes to the Blocker family on what is sure to be an exciting adventure.

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[FROM THE DIRECTOR] BY MARK WALLACE MAGUIRE

Far from perfect, but very thankful In mid-October, my oldest son Patrick and I ventured to Washington, D.C., to explore as much of the museums and monuments on The National Mall we could in a three-day, two-night whirlwind tour. And despite unpredictable weather, long lines and the general travel idiosyncrasies, we were successful. We walked 20 miles in those three days. We rode subways, taxis and buses. We dined on street food and in sit-down cafes. And we experienced the glory of America’s history up close and visceral. I had been to D.C. a couple of times prior as a child, but this was Patrick’s first visit. We picked D.C. for one of our twice-yearly guys’ trips because he is a serious patriot and social studies scholar. I don’t say that lightly, either. Our last guys’ trip was to King’s Mountain Battlefield in North Carolina and the kid knows more about the Revolutionary War than I do. He also routinely cracks jokes about the British losing that war (Do the British lower their flags to half-mast on July the Fourth?) and he even impressed a Smithsonian docent during our trip with his knowledge about the intricacies of the signing of “The Declaration of Independence.” So, this was his trip as much as it was anyone’s. But, I got a refresher as well. I rejoiced in many of our nation’s accomplishments and was thankful for The Smithsonian Museum and the National Park Service discovering ways to preserve our history to share with us today. The trip inspired me and I realized how fortunate I am to have been born in this country and to witness the work that has gone into preserving our collective past so that we may remember. I found it poignant, especially as we live during such a tumultuous and divisive political times in our nation’s history. Here are just three thoughts that surfaced during our journey: 1. Thank God for the museums and the National Mall: The Air and Space Museum is the highlight of the massive Smithsonian’s 19 museums for most males I know, especially boys. It not only houses pivotal airships like The Wright Brothers plane, The Spirit of St. Louis and thousands of artifacts from America’s first moon mission on Apollo 11, but also contains all the big, small

Left, an artist takes a break to examine her work in the National Gallery of Art, a true peoples’ musuem which not only houses some of the world’s top paintings, but also allows artists to visit to refine their craft. Below, the duo take a break outside the White House and overlooked pieces of history from our nation’s aviation heritage. We made it to four other museums as well and took in such significant items as “The Declaration of Independence,” “The Star Spangled Banner” and “The Constitution.” My favorite museum was The National Gallery of Art. The collection in itself was mind-blowing, but it was also the fact that art students of all ages were painting in the galleries. It is truly a peoples’ museum. Of course, it is all accessible thanks to the National Mall. That glorious open area featured not only families and friends milling around, but games of flag football, concerts, a few protests and charity events. In a word: Awesome. 2. Monumental People and their Legacies: It is a dangerous path to go down reading biographies about one’s heroes, someone once told me. I have always believed that. When you read the ‘real’ person as opposed to the sanitized version that has been painted for you, you discover they are as foible and their life riddled with inconsistencies and bad choices as the rest of us. And that remains true for our nation’s heroes enshrined in Washington. They were not perfect men or women and all had their share of sins and shortcomings. But, all in all, they made major changes in the world and helped herald in new ages in democracy. Whether standing in the shadow of the Washington Monument, under the visage of Abraham Lincoln or walking along the side of the reflecting pool recalling Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, one is reminded of what history and cultural shifts these Americans made. 2. International Affection: During our visit, I was asked by a Chinese couple to take a photo of them at the Washington Monument. An Australian woman volunteered to take a photo of Patrick and me inside the National Gallery of Art. I did my best to help a Spanish dad and son with subway tickets and I held an interesting conversation with a New Zealander about America while scarfing down gyros in the shadow of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Throughout our trip, there were incidents like these. The majority of tourists were just so happy to be in Washington, D.C. and so thrilled to be experiencing part of our history. The feeling was contagious. There are dozens of other stories I could reel off about our adventure and more observations I could make on America. But, now, at Thanksgiving, no less, it is a good time to take a look back and remember we do have a lot to be thankful for in this country. Our democracy is not perfect, nor ever will be. But it is the best we’ve created so far. And, for that, I am thankful.

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[HIGHLIGHTS] A CLOSER LOOK AT EVENTS HAPPENING IN COBB DURING NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 5, 8, 11, 13

THE ATLANTA OPERA — SILENT NIGHT

This is the first U.S. production of the opera that won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for music. This true story of the spontaneous Christmas truce between British, French and German soldiers in WWI, by composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell, is based on the film “Joyeux Noel” and grandly illustrates an evening of peace, play and — at least temporarily — friendship in the midst of a break from battle. Directed by Tomer Zyulun. Runs two hours with one intermission. When and where: Nov. 5 and 11 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m.: Nov. 13 at 3 p.m.; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tickets: $35 to $136, subscription packages also available. More info: 404-881-8885 or atlantaopera.org. NOVEMBER 11

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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the city of Smyrna will honor U.S. service men and women in a community ceremony at the city’s veteran memorial site. When and where: Nov. 11; 11 a.m.; 2800 King St., Smyrna. Tickets: Free event. More info: smyrnacity.com

You saw the film, now step into the stage adaptation and – just possibly – have the time of your life. The 1963 romance in the New York Catskills between Baby and Johnny Castle plays out complete with a live 8-piece band pounding out the music you know by heart. When and where: Nov. 25 at 8 p.m., Nov. 26 at 2 and 8 p.m.: Nov. 27 at 1 p.m.; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tickets: $38 - $78 plus fees at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone, online or at Cobb Energy Centre box office. Parking: $6 self park, $8 pre-pay option, $10 valet (cash or credit card). More info: 800.745.3000 or 770-916-2852.

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CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

More than 100 southeastern beers, from pale ales to graham cracker stouts, are featured at this annual fest that also includes live music and food from Henry’s Louisiana Grill, Center Street Tavern and Fusco’s Italian. Note: 21 years and older event. No children, babies or pets will be admitted. When and where: Nov. 5; 1 to 5 p.m.: downtown Acworth, 4375 Richard B. Russell Square. Parking at city hall, the library, post office and on Main Street. Secondary parking at McCall Primary, Cauble Park and the lots on School Street. Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 day of event. Ticket cost includes souvenir cup, beer samples and entertainment. Non-drinker designated driver tickets are $15. Safe Ride America will also be at event to help you and your car get home. More info: mike@atlantabeerfestivals.com or acworthcraftbeerfest.com

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NOVEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26

LUMIERE LOUNGE PIANO BAR NIGHTS

Picture this: silent films screened in the background, pianist playing in the foreground and you and a date or friend enjoying specialty cocktails. This atmosphere-heavy outing is open to adults on Saturday nights on the Square in Marietta. When and where: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 7 to 11 p.m.: Strand Theatre second floor lounge, Marietta Square. Tickets: Free event, cash bar. More info: earlsmithstrand.org. NOVEMBER 18, 25, 26

RICKEY SMILEY & FRIENDS

Comedian, actor, television and radio host Smiley brings his wide-ranging wit to the stage with special guests. When and where: Nov. 25 at 8 p.m., Nov. 26 at 2 and 8 p.m.: Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tickets: $35 to $75 plus fees at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone, online or at Cobb Energy Centre box office. Parking: $6 self park, $8 pre-pay option, $10 valet (cash or credit card). More info: 800-745-3000 or 770-916-2852. NOVEMBER 17-20

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

The timeless tale of love and generosity warming the coldest, hardest of emotional and physical winters comes to the stage in this O. Henry classic. When and where: Nov. 17 to 20, Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Tickets: $30 to $45 More info: 770-426-4800 or theatreinthesquare.net. NOVEMBER 5

FUR-EVER FEST

Bring the family and support the pets and people at your Cobb County Animal shelter. Enjoy learning about animal-related businesses and services for your pets. A K-9 officer and handler will demonstrate the skills dogs provide as members of the police force. Also: a DJ and food for humans. When and where: Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Cobb Animal Shelter, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Tickets: Free event but attendees can also help make a difference for less fortunate dogs and cats in Cobb by bringing a dog or cat food donation (unopened and unexpired) that will help a local pet food pantry. More info: 770-590-5614 or cobbanimalcontrol.org

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What’s next? We’ve got an exciting December issue coming up complete with decorating ideas, amazing food and dining tips and much more! In January, we present our annual Best Of Cobb issue. And, in February, our Brides magazine will be published. You can always follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. And, our home page, contains exclusive video and reviews: www.cobblifemagazine.com 82

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NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR. The annual North Georgia State Fair took place in October as hundreds attended the event, including these VIPs and lucky residents. 1. Jana Kramer and Miss Cobb County Chari Guzman. 2. From left, Cobb County’s Outstanding Teen Sabrina Elson, Scotty McCreery and Sarah Mead. 3. Meg Gillentine Morris. 4. Teen Miss North Georgia State Fair Tassy Kirbas. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY CHANDLER //

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10 NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR. 5. Granger Smith. 6. Frankie Ballard and Billy Payne. 7. Colt Ford and Missy Miller. 8. From left, Ami Stephens, Jana Kramer and Wade Stephens. 9. From left, Blair Elliott, Scotty McCreery, Emma Camp and Anya Shroff. 10. Copelyn June, Miss North Georgia State Fair. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY CHANDLER //

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17 NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR. 12. Charlotte Dorsey and Granger Smith. 13. Ella Jones. 14. From left, Bruce Walquist, Granger Smith and Holly Walquist. 15. Scotty McCreery and Copelyn Jue. 16. Colt Ford. 17. From left, Roswell Storey, Jana Kramer and Charlotte Dorsey. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY CHANDLER //

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NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR. 18. Chari Guzman. 19. Zach Seabaugh. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY CHANDLER //

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5K RUN FOR THE KIDS. The Rotary Club of Vinings and major sponsor Printpack recently held their annual 5K Run for The Kids race and raised more than $90,000 for children’s charities. This race also pushed the grand total amount given to charities in the event’s 20-year existence to more than $1 million. 1. Joan Duncan and Scott Seigler. 2. Runners taking off at the start of the race. 3. From left, Jack, Helga and Katerina Lewis, Thomas Fowlkes and Matthew Edwards. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSS HENDERSON //

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5K RUN FOR THE KIDS. 4. Sheryl Butler. 5. Neill Ferrill and Georgia Rotary District 6900 Gov. Raymond Ray. 6. From left, Dave, Max and Shawn Bendig. 7. Runners at the 5K Run For The Kids in Vinings. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSS HENDERSON //

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HONORARY COMMANDERS LUNCHEON. The Honorary Commanders Alumni Association held its Alumni Fall Luncheon at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in late September. 1. Danja Minta and Vanita Vaswani. 2. From left, Ben Sartain, Brett Virgin and Leslie Hammond. 3. Cassy Ferrell and Michele Bickerstaff. 4. From left, Annette Friant, Elva Dornbusch, Bob Henrich and Akhtar Sadiq. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN INGALL //

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