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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 32 Dental Acorn Home & Garden Acworth Art Festival Aqua Guard Basements Atlanta Communities Atlanta Fine Homes - Jim Glover Bellamy Funeral Home Blackwell’s Jewelers Brawner Hall Brookwood Christian School Cobb EMC Cobb Hardware Cumberland Christian Academy Cumberland Diamond Exchange Dermatology Consultants Diamonds R Forever Ed Voyles - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Elon Salon Estes Heating & Air Fabric & Fringe Warehouse Faith Designs Florist Fleming Carpet Front Porch of Vinings Gaines Park Senior Living Gracepoint Happy Trails Pet Center Harry Norman - Cobb Marietta Henry’s Louisiana Grill Indy Style Salon Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Julep’s Home Décor Life Grocery

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Manders Dental 16 Marietta Podiatry 56 Mayes Ward - Dobbins Funeral Home 3 Midway Christian Covenant 41 Miracle Method 18 North Cobb Spine & Nerve 9 Northside Hospital 5 Northwest Presbyterian Church 24 Parc at Piedmont 52 Pinnacle Orthopaedics 53 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 61 Presbyterian Village 63 Provident Creekside 37 Roswell Street Baptist Church 4 Salon Spa Venessa 49 Sams BBQ 1 14 Smith Gilbert Gardens 18 Spring Place Pottery 49 Sterling Estates Senior Living 19 Superior Plumbing 64 Superior Plumbing 2 Sweetwater Mission 13 The Bottoms Group 7 The Framery 16 The Red Cockerill Gallery 6 The Walker School 28 WellStar 68 Wendy Bunch - ReMax Pure 67 West Cobb Funeral Home 11 White Rabbit 44 Winnwood Retirement 57 Youth Artists 58

Cobb Life March 2016 Volume 12, Issue 2

EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER

Otis Brumby IIl

GENERAL MANAGER Lee B. Garrett

V.P. ADVERTISING Wade Stephens

EDITORIAL STAFF DIRECTOR OF MAGAZINES Mark Wallace Maguire

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MAGAZINES LaTria Garnigan

CONTRIBUTORS

Tammy DeMel, Therra C. Gwyn, Michael Venezia, Jennifer Hafer, Joan Durbin, Michael J. Pallerino, Stacey L. Evans

PHOTOGRAPHY

Kathryn Ingall, Erin Gray Cantrell, Sam Bennett

LAYOUT AND DESIGN

LaTria Garnigan, Mark Wallace Maguire

PROOFREADER Whitney Betts

ADVERTISING STAFF ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tara Guest

COBB ADVERTISING MANAGER Becky Opitz

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Stephanie deJarnette, Paula Milton, Jill Abbott, Kim Fowler, Katy Ruth Camp

GRAPHICS COORDINATOR Beth Poirier

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Jennifer Hall, Carlos Navarrete

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Dave Gossett

INFORMATION Cobb Life is published 10 times a year by the Marietta Daily Journal and distributed to more than 30,000 homes and businesses.

To subscribe, email circulation@ cobblifemagazine.com or call 770.795.5001 To advertise, contact Wade Stephens at 770.795.4001 Please send all editorial correspondence to mmaguire@cobblifemagazine.com

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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features 22 FAMILY BUSINESSES Profiles of — Yancey Bros. Co., Fish Thyme, McEntyre’s Bakery, Coggins Shoes and Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home

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32 COLOR ME HAPPY Adult coloring book craze

departments 20 SPICE East Cobb’s Hoof & Ale 26 HOME Before and after kitchen renovation

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54 WINE Put a label on it ON THE COVER: Jim Stephenson, CEO and chairman of the board of Yancey Bros. Co. Photograph by Kathryn Ingall

in every issue FROM THE DIRECTOR

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TALK OF THE TOWN

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Portraits

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NEWS & NOTEWORTHY

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HIGHLIGHTS

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SCENE

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REFLECTIONS

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

of bonds and banks and the family business E

ach one of us great-grandsons got one every Christmas.

Sealed inside a crisp white envelope.

As predictable as turkey on the table or going to a Christmas Eve service.

They were a $50 Savings Bond and they were a gift from my great-grandfather, Carl Hall, whom we all affectionately called, “ChooChoo.”

As a child, I wasn’t super enthused about the pink and green bonds.

They weren’t shiny Star Wars toys or glossy Hot Rods, but I dutifully thanked him, gave him a hug and then entrusted that slip of paper to my parents for safe keeping. Twenty, then 30 years later, I cashed most of them in, once for a brief stint in graduate school and another time to help buy a car. Each time, I went to the bank and passed those bonds over the cool counter, my respect for Choo-Choo’s keen financial insight grew by leaps and bounds. I still have one left — now stained and crinkled by age — that I keep in a drawer for some special occasion one day.

Even with this said, I imagine the idea of doling out savings bonds to a parcel of great-grandchildren for Christmas gifts might sound odd, but coming from Choo-Choo’s business background it makes perfect sense.

He was born in 1893 in Blue Ridge, Ga. and like most of the folks in that area grew up living off what they could grow from the land, catch from the river or any work that could be found. Fortunately, all that changed in the early 1920s. The TVA began work on a dam to create Lake Blue Ridge. Seeing and seizing an opportunity, Choo-Choo opened a dry goods store, Hall’s Dry Goods, where he began selling merchandise to the workers from the dam.

He would open around 6 a.m. and close it as late as 10 p.m. to accommodate any and all customers. He possessed that almost-mythic American work ethic and zeal and, over time, it paid dividends and his business flourished for many decades. During the run of Hall’s Dry Goods, he hired a brother, friends and, even at one point, his own father to work at the store. (I can only imagine the odd and strange dynamics that went on and I would’ve loved to have been a fly on the wall then, if not to only witness the exchanges, but also to collect inspiration for some short stories.)

And Choo-Choo didn’t stop at the dry goods shop. He launched other businesses, including brief ‘one-off’ ventures, such as a sandwich shop that he and some friends opened once a year when the fair came to town.

His hard work and success apparently made an impression on his wife – my beloved Granny. In the 1930s, she opened The Little Shop to not only provide local women with up-to-date stylish clothing, but also to ensure that when her daughter attended UGA she would be clothed in the latest fashions.

However, all was not the perfect American Dream for our venerable family entrepreneur.

One venture, in particular, left a bad taste in his mouth. At some point, he opened a restaurant. Being a self-starter by nature, he made plans to not only run the front end, but be the cook as well. As my dad tells the story, the first morning, he got a complaint from a customer.

“Carl, these eggs are terrible.”

“Well, I’m sorry, what can I do to make it up for you?”

“Next time, take the shells off before you cook them. I also think you should get out of the restaurant business.”

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Hall’s Dry Goods, circa 1930s. Carl Hall, owner, far right.

Apparently, Choo-Choo had never scrambled eggs and figured it couldn’t be too hard.

Well, one point for effort.

Zero points for execution.

I don’t know if Choo-Choo ever tried to scramble eggs again, but according to my father, he quickly sold that business, thankfully didn’t lose any money and didn’t venture near the culinary business again.

Eventually, as the maxim goes, all good things must come to an end.

While Hall’s Dry Goods and The Little Shop did well, poor health and age forced Choo-Choo and Granny to move south to be closer to family. In the late 1970s, they sold the shops and settled in Thomaston, Ga. And while the Hall legacy for entrepreneurship did not continue to thrive in Blue Ridge, the desire for owning and operating a business was passed on. Currently, my brother, Jonathan Hall Maguire, owns a profitable foundation repair company. His wife occasionally works there. A cousin, Jon Maguire, owns a successful sports academy. And I’ve had other relatives own and operate family businesses, and, yes, I’ve worked for them too occasionally through the years when I needed the work probably more than they needed me (thanks, especially, Uncle Steve).

These days, family-owned businesses are rarer and rarer in this age of having to fight against the strength of corporate business mergers. And, never mind, having to fight the Internet. Of course, if I worked at a family business, my biggest fight would be with my family!

Bottom line: Owning and operating a family-owned business is no easy task and the pressure to not only live up to a legacy, but to leave one as well can be daunting.

For me, I am just glad to have inherited a small legacy from ChooChoo. A legacy to remember the importance of hard work and drive. And, thankfully, if I ever need to be reminded, I can open my dresser drawer and get a reminder by looking at that last Savings Bond.

Best, Mark Wallace Maguire

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The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta announced that Josh Rosenberg of East Cobb has been selected as the first recipient of the Steven and Janet Cadranel Biennial Young Leadership Award. This award will fund Rosenberg’s travel to Baltimore in May to represent the MJCCA at the JCCs of North America Biennial Awards Ceremony.

The Steven and Janet Cadranel Biennial Young Leadership Award was established to celebrate emerging leaders of the MJCCA, in honor of Steven and Janet, and their children — the Asher, Morris, and Max Benator families, as well as the Albert Tenenbaum family. The Cadranel family also lives in East Cobb.

Rosenberg, a principal with Bessemer Trust, sits on the MJCCA’s Board of Directors and is Co-Chair of the MJCCA’s Erwin Zaban Leadership Development Program.

As well at the JCCs Biennial, Rosenberg will be a part of the JCCA’s prestigious Esther Leah Ritz Emerging JCC Leaders Institute. These emerging JCC leaders are crucial to the JCC Movement, and the Biennial is considered a starting point in a long-term relationship among the future leaders of the movement.

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Kelly Harper and Van Gambrell enjoyed a wonderful evening on Jan. 9 when friends and family gathered to celebrate their upcoming nuptials. The future bride’s parents Jeanine and Skip Harper hosted the affair at their Kennesaw home. And who wouldn’t have had a fabulous time — the bride’s parents are vivacious and perfectly charming; a trait that one knows is passed down to all three of their attractive daughters.

More than 70 well-wishers were present for the happy couple, who met while attending college at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennesee. Among the guests were Van’s parents, Carla and Jim Gambrell, and his brother, Carl Gambrell, and the bride’s out-of-town grandparents. Nick and the Grooves played jazz during the cocktail hour and a buffet dinner was catered by Carriage House. The crowd finished out the night dancing to music on the back patio.

Many of the bridesmaids also attended including the bride’s sisters, Elizabeth Harper (Atlanta) and Claire Harper (who studies at Ole Miss) along with Lauren Hughes (Atlanta), Haley Eisenhart (North Carolina), Emily Novak (Chicago), Minor Moore (Nashville), Melissa Meier (Nashville) and several groomsmen as well.

The guest list was mainly family and close friends who have known Kelly during her youth, such as Mark, Buffie and Rett Harper, Meghan and Matt Allen, Marcie and Scott Griffin, Chelsea and Colby Henson, Bonnie and Gerald Pouncey, and Sarah Waldrop.

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The Marietta Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association celebrated its 52nd anniversary in January. The Chapter was founded Jan. 19, 1964. In celebration, the members enjoyed a luncheon, followed by a program in which each member had an opportunity to share a memorable experience with ABWA. Although the Chapter has been active in various Marietta charities over the years, the Chapter’s main focus continues to be raising funds for scholarships. v

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Steve Ewing, owner of Wade Ford, presented a check for more than $2,500 to the Atlanta Mission and served lunch at My Sister’s House along with 12 of his dealership employees on Jan. 27, in a show of support for one of the Mission’s service centers.

Employees of Wade Ford, located in Smyrna, have been collecting donations of clothing and money for Atlanta Mission’s shelter for women and children, My Sister’s Place, as part of their employee community outreach program.

“It’s important for local businesses to get involved and we appreciate their donations,” said Don Wilkinson, manager of partnerships at the Atlanta Mission. “They will be used to help provide food for the 800 meals we serve every day at My Sister’s House.”

Wade Ford is committed to giving back as Ewing said that community support is an important dealership priority, particularly at this time of year.

“We are proud to give back to our community and support the Atlanta Mission,” said Ewing. “The Atlanta area is home to over 7,000 homeless people who face tough conditions, especially during the winter months.”

Additional community efforts driven by Wade Ford include sponsoring the Wade Ford Summer Concert Series each year, the Campbell High School soccer and football teams, and participating in Ford’s Drive 4 UR School program alternating support for local high schools, cancer walks, coat drives, Toys for Tots, can drives and supporting other activities in Cobb and Fulton counties. v

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The red carpet was rolled out on in late January for the thousand or so guests attending the 74th annual Cobb Chamber Dinner at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The black-tie affair began with a cocktail reception before dinner and the program that began at 7 p.m. On a night where snow still lingered on the ground and people made an effort to dress to the nines and get out, one could only wish that the reception lasted longer and the lengthy pro-

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gram could have been shortened — (remember, less is more).

The highlight of the evening was when the Marietta Daily Journal presented Cobb County Citizen of the Year to Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin for his leadership and accomplishments, such as redevelopment of the Franklin Road corridor. After outgoing Chamber Chairwoman Kim Menefee passed the baton of leadership to the new Cobb Chamber of Commerce Chairman Terry DeWitt of First Landmark Bank in Marietta, the post reception resumed with entertainment by the Rupert’s Orchestra.

Who was there? Kelly and Chuck Bachman, Katy Ruth Camp, Phyllis Collins, Elise and Marietta City Councilman Philip Goldstein, Judge Adele Grubbs, Susan and Doug Haynie, John Morgan, Donya and Marietta City Councilman Andy Morris, Judy and Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott, Jamie and Ryan Patrick, Lucia and Judge Greg Poole, Jim Rhoden, Ami and Wade Stephens, Kimberly and Ben Walker, and Joanne and Bob Walsh — just to name a few.

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TALK OF THE TOWN On Jan. 15-18, students from Kayce Wallace’s musical theatre class at Marietta Middle School brought home the awards from the Junior Theater Festival, a national conference with 5,800 in attendance and five different countries represented, held at the Cobb Galleria Centre. This was their first appearance at the competition.

Good fortune factored in to getting MMS to the conference. Last April, MMS applied to participate in the festival and was placed on the waiting list. In September, the group was told they did not make it, but if something came available, they were No. 1 on the waiting list. In November, the group was notified by the festival that they were opening up to a few more groups allowing for MMS to attend.

MMS students who attended the event were selected via an extremely rigorous audition process. The kids not only worked hard to get there, they developed and choreographed their own show. The students were under the direction of Katie Lloyd, Scott Reed, and Jarrod Harrell.

Accolades including: SLAM Theatre Competition Winners Sydney Lee and Carson Shearer; Technical Theatre Olympics Robbie Schnatmeier, Emily Buss, Ian Chevalier, and Katie Lloyd came in third

place for their group time; Carson Shearer and Lauren Gillerson were invited to audition for the Musical Theatre International DVD taping of an upcoming show; Katie Lloyd and King Hastings were dubbed as “All-Stars,” which means that they are invited to travel to New York City and participate in Musical Theatre Workshops; and Katie Lloyd and Carson Shearer took home the Best Individual Performance for both the Male and Female categories. v

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On Jan. 16, the Sprayberry High School Class of 1958 met for its breakfast of 2016 at the Golden Corral in Kennesaw. Those who were in attendance enjoyed the plentiful buffet, but most all each other’s company.

Breakfast club included: Carol Spears Black, Lenis Black, Arnold Guest, Mary Helyn Smathers Hagin, Janice Jackson Long, Pat Mines, Ruthie and David Moss, Revonda Barfield Mullis, Peggie Poss, Peggy Porter Randall, Barbara Tinsley Swanson, Dana and Mark Turpin.

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On Jan. 9, the Walker School held its Swing & Sway concert featuring Todd Motter’s sizzlin’ band XZALT, along with guest artist Endre Rice of the Count Basie Orchestra. Proceeds benefited the school’s concert band students, who will travel to the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City for the prestigious National Band and Orchestra Festival in March.

Dancing the night away were Headmaster Jack Hall and his wife, Cathy, Susan and Bruce Anderson, Katie Arjona, Kelly and Chuck Bachmann, Cheryl and Mark Barry and son, Connor, Susan and Tripp Boyer, Mimi and Bob Davenport, Amanda Johnson, Kim and Stephen Kemp, Dick Kretzmer, Turin and Nadim Mamoun, Toni and Jon Morris, Bob and Randy Murphy, Jennifer and Matthew Smith, Amy and Brad Slade, Carla Snavely, Marty Speight, Ingrid and Brian Surkan, Chris Tally, Linda and Ric Thornton, Olga Nunez Vespucci and Kim Wakefield.

Hooters, Crooked Tree Cafe, Paradigm Landscape Group, and XZalt Productions sponsored the event.

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TALK OF THE TOWN Save the date for the YWCA of Northwest Georgia’s 31st annual Tribute to Women of Achievement on March 18 at the Cobb Galleria Centre beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and awards will be at 7:00 p.m.

Fifteen outstanding women will be recognized for their achievements, leadership, and commitment to the advancement of women. Tickets, tables and sponsorships are available for purchase by ywcanwga.com.

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The downtown historic Marietta Square just keeps getting better and better. The Square continues to attract new merchants such as Market with a B., owned

by Patricia Katopes and Terri Hendricks. Market with a B. is decorated in the style of an upscale farmhouse. The store is a gourmet market, home and gift shop with lots of unique items to tempt the discerning shopper.

During a Pre-Grand Opening Party, guests got a sneak preview of what is to come. Restaurants around the Square — Pressed, Shillings and Johnnie McCrackens — catered the food. Local Marietta band Donegal Hill entertained throughout the evening.

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gym, rock walls, bridges and bell tower. He was instrumental in implementing the undergraduate program and worked arduously with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to ensure their accreditation.

Bob is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and decorated Vietnam veteran. He also served in the Yom Kippur War (the Middle East Crisis of 1973). He was a great Squadron Commander and was loved by all of his officers and enlisted men.

While on active duty, Bob taught Finance and Business Ethics to underclassman at the University of Maryland. He earned an MBA and undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech, which qualified him to teach survey courses. Bob served as the Phi Delta Theta adviser while working on his advanced degree. He is married to Judi, who said, “I think he is the finest man ever.”

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Are you a family or business that believes in supporting high quality musical experiences in our community? There are excellent sponsorship and advertising opportunities available through the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. As the GSO begins the second half of its 65th anniversary season, there are presenting and supporting sponsorship opportunities available for concerts during February through May. To learn more about opportunities, email sstensland@ georgiasymphony.org or call (770) 429-2390. v

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Marietta resident Bob Snelson has worn many hats during his lifetime. On Dec. 28, Bob bid farewell to colleagues as he retired from Marietta Board of Lights & Water. During his tenure, Bob served as Director of Water, Director of Power as well as General Manager.

He is the only person to wear all three hats.

Under Bob’s leadership at MBLW, he set an example for his employees. Every director has a huge and fabulous office in the main building. Bob could have had one, too. However, he chose to stay in a small office in the operations area, both as Power Director and Water Director, because he felt he needed to be with the workers in order to support them as well as for mentoring.

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KID-FRIENDLY COBB Events and a c t iv it ies for chi ldren 1 0 and u nder Shrek the Musical, Jr. Earl Smith Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square, Marietta March 7-10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 The West Side Elementary Drama Club will bring to life the lovable ogre and all the characters children love from the blockbuster movie. This is sure to be a hilarious hit with the little ones.

770.293.0080; earlsmithstrand.org

Artsy Smartsy: School Age Art Club Gritters Library 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta March 9 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Ages: 5 to 10 Imaginations are invited to run wild as the group explores paintings, sculpture, and architecture. Each class includes a story, analysis of works of art, and a hands-on art-making experience with a project to take home. www.cobbcat.org

Kid’s Art a la Carte Workshops The Art Station Big Shanty 2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw Pre-registration is required due to space limitations; call 770.514.5930 to secure a spot for your child.

Ages: 2 to 13 Cost: $5

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a magical piece of art—expect shamrocks, leprechauns and a big pot of gold.

EGGstraordinary EGGerators March 18 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Bring 6 hard-boiled eggs to decorate for Easter.

Touch-A-Truck March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Depot Park 2828 Cherokee St., Kennesaw Free Children can see their favorite toy trucks, construction and public safety equipment in real life. They can touch and even climb on and interact with the vehicles.

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FAMILY STEAM – Egg Drop Challenge South Cobb Regional Library 805 Clay Road, Mableton March 12 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

The whole family is invited to join in this fun project. Teams will try to build a nest that will protect their egg from a six-foot drop. The programs are a blend of science and art, solving an engineering problem, or

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Model Train Show March 12-13 Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sun. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta Cost: $10 adults, 12 and under free Little train enthusiasts will ooh and ahh over the many displays at the Model Train Show. They will even get a chance to run a train at the Kid’s Operating Layout, which has everything at their eye level. In addition to the trains, kids can operate accessories located around the layout with the push of a button. www.themodeltrainshow.com

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West Cobb Regional Library March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw Ages: any Help your child develop artistic skills with this crafty class. All materials are provided and registration is not required. Younger children may need the assistance of their caregiver. www.cobbcat.org; 770.528.4699

CAREing Paws South Cobb Regional Library 805 Clay Road, Mableton March 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Age: Independent readers ages 5 and up Children read to a certified CAREing PAWS dog for 15 minutes.

Must register in advance.

Bunny Breakfast March 19; from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. or 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Ben Robertson Community Center 2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw Cost: $6 per person, advanced purchase required Does the Easter Bunny eat pancakes? Find out at the Bunny Breakfast, which includes pancakes served with bacon and sausage, fresh fruit and breakfast sweets. The Bunny will hop from table to table to say hello. Be sure to bring your camera. www.kennesawparksandrec.com; 770.422.9714

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt March 19 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 per family advance / $10 per family at gate Tolleson Park 3515 McCauley Road, Smyrna Smyrna puts a new and exciting twist on an old tradition.

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KID-FRIENDLY COBB Eve nts and a c t iv it ies for chi ldren 10 and under Children 5 years and under begin hunting at 7:30 p.m.; ages 6 to 10 begin at 8:00 p.m. Bring your flashlight and Easter basket.

Register online, or in person at the Smyrna Community Center, or the Wolfe Adult Recreation Center. *Rain date is Saturday, March 26.* www.smyrnacity.com; 678.631.5541

Wiggleworms! Toddler Story Time Gritters Library 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta March 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Ages: 18 months to 36 months This story time includes songs, e-books and apps on the iPad and big screen. Reading aloud and dancing is encouraged. Children participate with a caregiver. Story time may also include bubbles, crafts, and parachute play time. The Nov. 3 theme is art and the craft will be decorating drums.

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Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop Sprayberry High School 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta March 26 Free admission; ride costs vary Let the kids run wild to gather handfuls of the more than 90,000 eggs dropped from a helicopter.

The fun continues with face painting, inflatable slides and bounce houses. The Easter Bunny will hoppily take photos with youngsters for free. In between egg hunts, be entertained by LEW-E’s Comedy Circus. The egg hunt for children 3 and under begins at 11:30 a.m. on the football field. At 1:30 p.m., a helicopter will fly over and drop thousands of eggs for ages 4 to 7. At 3:30 p.m., the children 8 to 10 are allowed to hunt. www.communityeggdrop.com; 770.423.1330

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GADGETS FIRST, CONNECTIVITY LATER: Drop the notion that you have to rewire your entire home and replace all your lights and appliances.

Nest, a maker of smart-home products, says it doesn’t market its camera, smoke alarm and thermostat as smart-home products, but as products that happen to tap the Internet for increased functionality. From there, gadgets can start talking to each other, whether they’re made by the same manufacturer or by third parties.

Andrew Brooks, co-founder of Samsung’s smart-home business, SmartThings, says households often start with security-related products, such as locks and garage doors, and evolve from there. Samsung’s new smart TVs will have built-in smart-home capabilities, negating the need to buy a hub to get started.

You can set up your smart home now A fully automated home is still years away, but the building blocks are already here: the phone that turns on the coffee maker from the bedroom, the thermostat that controls the lights when you’re away, the window shades that lift when you say “good morning.”

Although these still aren’t items most people seek out, they’re catching on. Research firm Strategy Analytics estimates that the number of U.S. households with some form of smart-home system grew 30 percent in 2015 to 27 million, or about 1 in 5.

With the backing of big names such as Samsung, Apple and Nest, a sister company of Google’s, smart-home functionality is slowly creeping into everyday homes. Even Amazon is getting involved with its Echo speaker that can respond to voice commands. At the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, the scheduled topic of a Samsung keynote Thursday is the smart home of today — not tomorrow or five years from now.

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[tech and gadgets] What about your existing lights, TVs and coffee makers? You can buy smart plugs; with a voice command or tap of an app, you can then turn devices on or off once you’ve plugged them in.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT During a trip over the holidays, I was able to check my Nest camera through an app to confirm that the lights were off. If they weren’t, Siri could have turned them off, since my lights are connected to an iDevices smart plug synced with Apple’s HomeKit system — and thus with Siri. Motion sensors synced with a SmartThings hub can tell me whether anyone, such as my super, has been in my apartment. A Mr. Coffee machine can start brewing with a tap of the phone, thanks to integration with Belkin’s WeMo system.

When home, I can group products such that the TV and main lights turn off and a night light comes on when I say, “good night.”

It’s relatively straightforward to add components as time and budgets permit. With smart locks, doors automatically lock when you leave.

Smart appliances such as the Nest thermostat can also help save energy. Smart-home systems also can incorporate window shades and irrigation systems — perhaps the sprinklers briefly turn off as you walk by.

THE SMART HOME DIVIDED Though apps try to make the setup easy, there’s still a lot to think about. To get the most out of a smart home, you need to assign lights and appliances to specific rooms on the app. Then you need to enable automation through the app — figuring out which devices do what when you say “good morning” or “good night.” It isn’t too difficult for tech enthusiasts to figure out, but it could be challenging for folks who want things that “just work.”

Within days, I noticed some quirks in my setup. Because my main lights are connected to a smart plug, voice commands and the smartphone app effectively take control, meaning I actually can’t use the wall switch to turn the lights back on. It takes a few extra seconds to activate Siri and tell her what to do.

In theory, I could just have the lights come on automatically when I open the front door, which has a motion sensor attached. But that sensor is tied to Samsung’s system, while the lights are with Apple’s.

And that coffee maker? Samsung’s system works with some WeMo devices, but the coffee maker isn’t listed. The best I could do is attach a coffee maker to a Samsung smart plug, so that a bedroom motion sensor triggers coffee in the morning.

- wire reports

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RaceTrac’s Run for Research 5K and 1K fun run takes place April 16. In 2015, RaceTrac was able to donate more than $477,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. This year’s theme is “Race for Fox in your Craziest Socks” and organizers are encouraging runners to “break out those neon, knee-high, polka-dotted socks you’ve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better.” The race will be April 16, 8 a.m. at Cumberland Galleria — 200 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. Registration for the 5K is $30 through April 14 and $35 starting April 15 through race day. The 1K race registration is $10 for ages 13 and older and kids 12 and younger are free. Registered attendees can pick up their race day packets April 15 at Sports Authority, 2963 Akers Mills Road, SE, Atlanta from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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PORK and plenty of small plates

A taste of East Cobb’s Hoof & Ale

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Sweet and Salty smoked pork hash served with Yukon gold potatoes, asparagus, red onion, scallions, gold raisins and signature H&A sauce Opposite page: Grilled gulf shrimp served in roasted red pepper and tomato couscous with sweet summer corn, white wine and olive oil.

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Hoof & Ale has been in the Pavilions at Eastlake on Roswell Road for two years, yet until recently it had been flying under my radar.

After a couple of visits I am convinced this excellent gastropub deserves as much attention and accolades as any place inside the perimeter.

“Where craft food meets craft beer” is how owner and chef Joseph Rahme describes his cozy 49-seat establishment, which brings both his experience and enthusiasms into play.

A home brewer himself for 10 years, one of Rahme’s creations, a French country ale, took third place in the nation. With this passion as well as his 19-year background in upscale kitchens across the metro area, when it came time to open his own restaurant a gastropub seemed the ideal fit.

“I wanted to show people that beer can go with more than pizza and fries,” Rahme said.

His menu offers food that is familiar, but elevated by his skill and imagination, and at very reasonable prices.

“I want to have affordable cuisine for everybody, the whole family. I understand parents have a budget,” he said.

Burgers account for a sizable cut of Hoof &Ale’s business, and rightly so. It was difficult to resist the rich and hearty Breakfast Burger — Angus beef, grilled pork belly, fried egg and cheddar cheese. You can also order a burger with pimiento cheese, fried shallots and delectable house made pickles, or build your own using items such as five different kinds of cheese, shallots, pickles and fried green tomatoes.

Beef also shows up in another dish that began as a special and earned a permanent spot on the menu. Rahme’s steak and fries starts with dry aged rib eye from Bear Creek cattle ranch in Ellijay. Marbled just enough to retain juiciness, it comes to the table tender and full of beefy flavor, accented with a drizzle of zingy lemon aioli.

But please don’t order it well done, which, Rahme said, considering the time and care invested by Bear Creek in raising, butchering and processing its first-rate cattle, “is disrespectful to the meat.”

Equally delicious in their own way are the fries. At most restaurants I lose interest and leave some on my plate, but these were nearly impossible to stop nibbling. Seasoned with Hoof & Ale’s proprietary blend of salt and spices, as well as a bit of thyme and pork fat, they are good enough to rank in my all-time potato favorites.

Wait a minute. Pork fat, I can hear you saying?

Oh yes.

“I love pig,” Rahme said with a grin. Pork, including bellies procured from Cajun Meat Company across Roswell Road from Hoof & Ale, shows up in many of his dishes.

His take on poutine employs pork shoulder, brined and spiced for up to 24 hours then roasted slowly for another 10. With the house sauce and Mexican queso fresco, the pork mingles with those addictive fries to become a satisfying and tasty combo.

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The grilled squash salad consists of grilled squash, roasted red peppers, sliced red onions, mixed greens and a balsamic glaze.

Bear Creek Cattle company 14 day dry aged black angus rib-eye steak served with pork fat fries and topped with a lemon herb aioli.

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Owner of Hoof and Ale Joseph Rahme.

Hoof & Ale 2100 Roswell Road, Marietta www.eatathoof.com www.facebook.com /hoofandale (678) 224-8844

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A dish of smoked pork loin hash — pork chunks, Yukon gold potatoes, red onions, scallions, Hoof & Ale house sauce, asparagus and golden raisins — grabbed my interest. Never would I have imagined asparagus and raisins could be so deliciously complementary, yet I found all of the components play together very nicely to produce a fun and flavorful mix.

Don’t overlook Hoof & Ale’s grilled gulf shrimp with roasted red peppers, pearl couscous and corn. Colorful and deceptively simple in concept, shrimp is clearly the star of the dish, but the supporting players meld into a flavorful, succotash-like backdrop.

“This is my day off munchie food, the kind that I like to eat at home when I’m relaxing,” Rahme said. “I like to cook food that is inspired by what I feel like eating.”

Speaking of munchies, if, like me, you are a devoted fan of fried chicken, you’ll want to order a snack of fried chicken skins, served with a relish of cucumber and red onion to balance the crisp fried fatty goodness of the skins.

Rahme said 95 percent of everything on the menu is made in house; for example, he cures his own bacon, makes his own pickles and all of his sauces, dressings and desserts. His ingredients are carefully selected for freshness and superior quality.

“I try to stick with as much as I can get locally and seasonally in Georgia,” he said.

Of course, food isn’t the only thing in which Hoof & Ale excels. The large chalkboard list of IPAs, pilsners, stouts and more is one of the first things customers see, and it’s impressive in its variety.

Always there are six on tap and around two dozen in the bottle. What is truly special is that all are artisanal.

“We heavily support local beers. There are no macro breweries like Bud or Miller here,” Rahme said. “Since we are a craft beer-focused restaurant, it would only be right to put our focus on some of the smaller, up and coming breweries, whether they are local or national. Just like how we prefer to showcase some lesser known brands of wine that taste amazing, we highlight our craft beer selection the same way.”

Hoof & Ale chooses its beers based upon seasonality and customer requests.

“We will always have Red Hare offerings since they are a local Marietta brewery. If we get enough suggestions and requests from our guests about a particular style or specific brand, we will try our best to bring that in,” Rahme said.

Wednesdays are great for sampling something new, because select craft brews are half price.

“I think it safe to say that because we don’t offer any of the major commercial beers, we have opened people’s minds and palates to new and interesting offers.”

He concedes that sometimes it can be an uphill battle since Hoof & Ale does not offer what is known as the BMCs — Bud, Miller and Coors — “but we do our best to find comparable beers as long as they (the guests) have an open mind and are willing to try something different.”

That “something different,” which also applies to Rahme’s playful menu, is why Hoof & Ale is well positioned to become a regular destination for customers who are looking for quality food and beverages in a casual, friendly atmosphere.

“We’re equidistant between The Butcher, The Baker and Seed,” he said, referencing two of Cobb’s most highly rated dining establishments. “We live five minutes away from here near Wheeler High School, and we like to sort of jokingly call this Midtown Cobb. We want to try to change the culinary landscape here.”

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A fresh coat of lighter paint, more streamlined cabinetry and hardware brightens up the Stephens’ kitchen.

A custom metal hood adds a dramatic flair.

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With three boys and a love for entertaining, the Stephens family wanted a more open flow to their kitchen.

Having never done a renovation before on their 12-year-old home, they turned to friend and interior designer Allison Schnatmeier of Cobb-based Allison Katherine Interiors (aschnatmeier@gmail.com).

Schnatmeier and Cooper Jones of Cooper Jones Construction Services transformed the Stephens’ kitchen from dark wood cabinetry to something light and airy with a more modern and functional island and hardware.

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D DESIGN INSPIRATION

In consulting with the family, Schnatmeier initiated a lot of conversations about how they use the space — what is most important to them, cooking and entertainment.

“Then we started looking at various trade publications (Elle Décor, Traditional Home) and pictures online (Pinterest) to get a feel of what they’re looking for,” she said.

Unlike many professionals, Schnatmeier does not shy away from the use of Pinterest in gathering ideas for design and décor. It is a wonderful tool for getting ideas, she said. Clients might like certain hardware, colors or the feel of a room. These tools allow her to see general expectations of her clients.

Pro tip: Schnatmeier said it’s very important to work very closely with the builder — in this case Cooper Jones Construction Services — to discuss the practicality of what you’re envisioning to ensure it’s a feasible plan and works within the client’s budget.

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Above left, an alcove was redesigned to be more functional for a family with three children who also likes to entertain. Above right and right, smarter cabinetry was installed with each piece having a specific purpose.

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“They needed a large island to be able to do homework and eat at … they also entertain a bit and we wanted to have a good flow,” said Schnatmeier.

She describes the style of the Stephens’ kitchen as Transitional — an underline traditional feel with some more modern aspects. Modern is the hardware chosen and traditional would be the cabinetry.

The Stephens gave Schnatmeier some input on style and color, but let her take the reins with design and functionality.

Pro tip: It’s ever so important for designers and contractors to stay two steps ahead of their clients at all times … to be able to anticipate what their questions might be.

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W WHAT’S TRENDING?

Lighter and brighter seem to be on the move in home décor. Also, a push toward an earthy, natural feel — sort of bringing the outside in — are core aspects of decorating now.

To keep up with the light and open feel, the Stephens’ are working with Schnatmeier to move the color of the kitchen in to the living room so it becomes one cohesive environment. The flow will really open the space and make entertaining even more efficient.

“It has really opened up the room to our keeping rooms and makes both rooms feel larger while no square footage was added,” said Ami Stephens.

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With an ever changing and growing industry, what was once seen as a luxury is now standard practice in building and design. Trends are leaning heavy on hardware and lighting as the main focal points to a room.

“I tell clients those are the jewelry of the room,” said Schnatmeier.

A focus on cabinetry functionality has also become standard. With more and more families using the kitchen in a multitude of ways, it’s become necessary for smarter cabinetry. Every cabinet has to have a purpose in order to maximize every square inch.

Pro tip: Come up with one statement piece to add an element of unique personality to your design. For the Stephens’ kitchen, Schnatmeier worked with the builder on a custom metal hood.

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By LaTria Garnigan

For the past several months I’ve seen a rise in the mentioning of coloring books for adults. This piqued my interest.

As a self-proclaimed “big kid,” I’ve held onto my 96-count box of Crayola crayons for — well, just know it’s been a while.

I’ve never had any qualms about my love of coloring.

I think over my lifetime I’ve had just about all of the Disney coloring books — “Winnie the Pooh” and “The Little Mermaid” as my favorites. I can still hear my mom telling me to “stay inside the lines” while coloring.

(Side note: by the time you’re reading this, the day will have already passed {March 1} and I will have already spoiled her, but Happy Birthday to my wonderful mother!)

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So imagine my surprise when this “coloring” phenomenon took off like a rocket!

What seemed to be a bit taboo just a few short years ago, and would elicit “You still color?” is now all the rage to just about everyone my age or older who I’ve spoken to. It’s even ignited some cordial small talk in my local Target about the best places to buy said coloring books and questions on whether or not to use color pencils, markers or both.

So armed with this newfound confidence, I went searching. Target was the first stop. Barnes and Noble was next and then just out of curiosity, Dollar Tree followed.

All three had what I wanted. I was also informed that Wal-Mart has a wide selection as well.

Armed with my new purchases I set off on a coloring adventure once I returned home. The first 20 to 30 minutes was spent deciding on which colors to use first; which ones to group together and what kind of shading technique to go with. This ended up being more technical than I had originally planned, but I went with it.

And because I’m someone who sort of struggles with turning off work while I’m at home, I recalled a conversation my director Mark had with me about the color wheel — working with primary colors, complementary colors and secondary colors. Unfortunately, this all came to mind after I had colored in a flower that did not follow the rules. But, it’s my flower and I’ll color it how I want to.

After about two hours, I finally looked up to see my masterpiece.

Realistically, I had only shaded in maybe 1/5 of the page — but in my soul I had done a lot of work. Most importantly what I took away from the moment was that: (1) I wasn’t tied down to my phone checking social media relentlessly, (2) my eyes weren’t glued to the television — a victory in and of itself — and (3) I was smiling.

Those few little flowers with their rainbow-esque colors emitted so much joy from within that I couldn’t help but smile. Nothing about that day had been stressful, but in that moment I felt so much peace and calmness.

And if that is not something that is included in the ads for all of these different coloring books, then it should be. Because in just those few short hours I had let go of all the hustle and bustle of adulthood and immersed myself into something that truly made me happy. And I encourage you to do the same.

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Whether it’s contributing to the local economy, providing a service or carrying on tradition, family businesses are a vital part of the fabric of any community.

In this issue, we profile 5 of Cobb’s dynamic family businesses.

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BY MICHAEL PALLERINO PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN INGALL When Jim Stephenson first started at Yancey Bros. Co., his wife’s uncle, Goodloe, his predecessor, gave him a few pointers that he still uses today. But the one he admittedly didn’t fully understand at first was that “it is all about the people.”

Today, the advice is something Stephenson embraces wholeheartedly at every turn. As chairman and CEO of a 100-year-old-plus family business, he knows the value of treating every person the company touches – employees, customers and suppliers – with the respect and commitment they deserve. The lesson, which has been passed down over the years, continues to be a contributing factor to the construction equipment dealer’s success.

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“I believe that a family owned business has great advantages for its owners, employees, customers and suppliers,” Stephenson said. “I believe that employees of family owned businesses are much more likely to be engaged in their work life at the company, more likely to be fulfilled in their work and to contribute to a happy work place, and more likely to deliver a service above and beyond to team mates, customers and suppliers. Our employees spend more time here with us than they do with their families. These are tremendous advantages.”

Along with Stephenson, the other full-time family member on board is Trey Googe, his nephew-in-law, who serves as president and COO. Googe will assume leadership of the company when Stephenson decides to step down. Other family members involved in the company include Goodloe, who serves as chairman emeritus, and Stephenson’s brother, Paul, who is on the board of directors.

“Being involved in the leadership of Yancey Bros. Co. has provided all of us with the opportunity too not only satisfy a desire for leadership but, more importantly, be a steward of something that’s much bigger than ourselves,” Stephenson said. “The key to making this dynamic work is the commitment of family ownership to conducting themselves in accordance with the company’s ethics and values.”

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The advantages of following those values can be completely lost if the family owners are seen to not conduct themselves in accordance with the values to which the whole organization is expected to aspire.

“Whatever values a family business may choose to guide it – integrity, fairness to all, dedication to customer needs, sense of urgency, etc. – it is important that the family choose values which are truly important to it and which they will consistently honor in their conduct of the business,” Stephenson said. “This is the foundation of the stronger relationship which family businesses can enjoy with and among their employees, customers and business partners.”

Above, a photo of one of the original shops for Yancey Bros. Co.

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PLATED. Family, food and fun are secret ingredients at Fish Thyme

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always say a testament to a good restaurant is measured by how many cars are in the parking lot. And as 5 p.m. approached at Fish Thyme, the parking lot began filling up and one could see patrons patiently waiting in their cars for the doors to officially open.

If you have ever frequented the Acworth-based seafood restaurant, this will not surprise you. At the helm are Marietta residents Steven and Veronica Dudley — a powerhouse team if I’ve ever known one.

While Veronica swiftly, efficiently and always with a warm smile and demeanor handles everything front of house, Steven can be found in the kitchen each night, putting his personal touches on every meal. Their 17-year-old son Zachary also works at the restaurant to truly make this a family affair.

On this particular day, Steven steps in to help prep for dinner, no questions asked, as his sous chef called in sick. It seemed to phase no one and was casually said as if this is nothing new to his wife or the staff.

“We work well together,” said Veronica. “He lets me do whatever I want out here so it works. A lot of couples say they can’t work together, but maybe it’s because we are front and back — that might help.”

Steven added that good communication is also key to a seamless work relationship.

The love of food and cooking has been with Steven since his childhood. While most teenagers were probably not worrying too much about adulthood, young 17-year-old Steven was owning and operating his first

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From left, Steven, Veronica and Zachary Dudley.

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Above, Georgia Mountain Trout with mashed sweet potatoes and spaghetti snow peas. Below, left, Hawaiian ribeye with garlic sautÊed Italian green beans and garlic mashed potatoes. Below, right, crab cakes with hashbrowns and a super food medley — broccoli, kale, bean sprouts and cauliflower.

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Fish Thyme’s No. 1 selling dessert, the toasted strawberry poundcake with homemade French vanilla bean ice cream and mint grown in the property’s garden.

restaurant, River Smith’s Catfish and Chicken in his native state of Texas.

A short career in the military followed and once he left the Army, the culinary world beckoned again. After working as a general manager with Planet Hollywood, entrepreneurship once again called out to Steven and he set out to establish Capers on Main in 2004 in downtown Kennesaw. It truly took a village, with wife Veronica coming on board to help design the aesthetics and manage the day-to-day, and also a family member who helped the Dudleys with seed money.

Eight years into the success of Capers, Steven was driving through Acworth and spotted the property on South Main Street.

“He called me to say he just rode by this street, saw this building was available and said ‘you need to come look at it I think we should put a restaurant here,’” said Veronica. Shortly after that, Fish Thyme was born.

According to Steven, Fish Thyme fills a void for Cobb residents who want a high-quality meal without having the burden of driving to Atlanta.

“We saw there was a lack of seafood restaurants out here … I don’t know where the closest seafood restaurant is to Fish Thyme,” said Steven. “We felt that was a niche that needed to be filled.”

Dishes like Grilled North Georgia Trout with a lemon caper butter sauce; Hawaiian Ribeye marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple and orange juice; Parmesan and truffle fries and a kale salad with a dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish and honey are just the tip of iceberg of what the restaurant offers.

“For me, everything on the menu is a favorite of mine,” said Steven. “The way we developed the menu is we took the seafood specials we had done for so many years at Capers and put them on the menu (at Fish Thyme). Because we knew the dishes, it was easy to

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execute.”

While the main menu at Fish Thyme pretty much stays the same, there are daily specials that rotate with drinks, appetizers, entrees, fresh vegetables of the day and desserts.

West Cobb has proven to be the perfect market for the Dudleys’ businesses.

“It’s been awesome — West Cobb is such a great area to be in and we have a loyal base,” said Steven. “We’re not overly expensive and we’re not paying high rents like you would if you were in Buckhead, so we’re able to keep our prices very reasonable. People can see that we are a value.”

Steven and Veronica added on to their culinary empire with Juice Wine Bar two years ago — open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-11 p.m. — just two doors up from Fish Thyme.

A fourth business is not off the table, with the Dudleys weighing their options and getting the concept together.

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The homemade Chocolate Charlotte cheesecake.

Fish Thyme 3979 S. Main St., Acworth Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 5-10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday, 5-11 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday Phone: (770) 974-2323 Website: http://newsite.fishthymerestaurant.com/ Year opened: 2011 Family members who work there: owners Steven & Veronica Dudley and their son Zachary

Serving Powder Springs, Hiram and the surrounding communities since 1980 in which we have remained family owned and operated.

Our longevity can be attributed to listening to the needs of those we have served and the confidence of the people in the community that we will serve in the future. Our commitment is to provide you and your family as well as your friends and neighbors with sound advice and personal service at a time when it is most needed.

Please contact us with any questions you may have concerning At-need or Pre-need Funeral Services, Cremations, Cemetery spaces or Mausoleum needs.

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Success

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Few businesses have seen the dynamic changes in the retail market like Coggins Shoes for Kids. Opening on the Square in Marietta in 1925, before eventually settling in the Eastlake Shopping Center in 1987, Coggins has been servicing families through myriad culture shifts and turns.

David Coppedge, the third generation owner, whose family took over in 1955, believe the key to his family’s success at navigating this ever-changing landscape has been its ability to create a consistent commitment to service, value and pas-

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In today’s ultra-competitive retail landscape — think brick-and-mortar versus online — giving your customers everything they want and need from the moment they select your brand is critical. No matter how which way they choose, service is the key.

“What good service was in 1976, is completely different in 2016,” Coppedge says. “Forty years ago, customers walked in, took a number and sat until their number was

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Above left, owner David Coggins. Coggins carries a wide variety of brands and styles. Below, David Coggins, sizes new customer Colan Dycus,4, for a new pair of sneakers.

called. And then it took an hour for an employee to bring out shoes – a couple at a time – to find the right pair. Customers today would never accept this.

Today, we offer service, which respects customer’s time, money and expectation of selection.”

In a time when clicking anything online dominates our consciousness, the environment that a family business like Coggins has created enables it to succeed among today’s fickle consumers mindset.

“Flexibility to make our own decisions on the spot about what is best for the customer. Flexibility to completely change the business to keep up with the speed of change. Flexibility to embrace Internet price matching by understanding it’s best of our customers, for Coggins and our community in the long run.”

The flexibility a family business affords also enables it to compete with the bigger players in the marketplace. “Dealing with rigidity is exhausting.

Big banks, big box stores, chain store and, let’s face it, the Internet. These organizations are cold and inflexible. Coggins offers children’s shoes. It’s a big deal for kids. It has to be easy for the parents and fun for the kids. Think of Coggins as climbing in a huge, vibrant weeping willow tree swaying easily in the breeze. Shopping for children’s shoes elsewhere is like walking through a burned out building. Come here once and see for yourself, Coggins is worth the drive.”

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From left, sisters Tatum McClain, 4, and Mallory McClain, 2, enjoy playing with the toys inside of Coggins Shoes for Kids while their mother shops. Along with a wide variety of brands and styles of shoes, Coggins also carries children’s accessories.

Coggins Shoes for Kids 2211 Roswell Road, Suite 146 Marietta Phone: (770) 973-5335 Website: www.shoesforkids.com Year established: 1925 by the Coggins family.

Purchased by current owners in 1955.

Type of business: Retail children’s shoes No. of family members: 2 No. of employees: 5 Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. & Sunday, 12:30 - 5 p.m.

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Left, from left, the Pendley family of the Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home: Jason Pendley, Terry Pendley, Darlene Pendley, Chad Pendley and Shane Pendley. The Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home has been in the community for nearly a century.

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or nearly the past 100 years, The Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home has been a name that families in and around the Marietta area can turn to in a time of their most dire needs.

This is something the Pendley family — Terry Pendley, his wife, Darlene, and sons, Jason, Chad and Shane — takes to heart.

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The formula that has sustained Mayes Ward-Dobbins through the years is simple, really: You build relationships that gain trust from the families you serve.

In the area that Mayes Ward-Dobbins serves, that trust factor is what carries through the generations.

“Our client families see the value in working with someone they know, trust and have a reputation of treating families like they were an extension of their own family,” said Chad, who is manager at the Historic Marietta Chapel, and funeral director and embalmer. “We put more value in relationships with client

families, rather than the “bottom line,” because we want to pass on a respected business to our future generations.”

In a business that has been passionately passed down the line, the secret to success is no secret at all — families are committed to work together through the good times and the hard ones.

“At the end of the day, we are still just that — a family,” Chad said. “The biggest hurdle we face is separating family time with business time. We have to focus on each other’s personal lives to build a better bond between us all. This creates a working atmosphere that keeps in perspective what we are trying to accomplish together as family in business.”

Owner of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Terry Pendley, shows off an old photo of him with some of the former owners of the establishment that he keeps in his office.

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For historical purposes, Mayes Ward and his brother, Harvey, established Mayes Ward Funeral Home in 1929.

In 1932, it moved from Lawrence Street to its current location on Church Street. In the early 1950s, the business was handed down to William Bullard, Ward’s nephew.

In 1983, Ward purchased Dobbins Funeral Home, which was opened by Albert Dobbins in 1923. Both locations remained open independently until Jan. 1, 1990, when they were merged into the Church Street location. Today, Terry, who handed the business down to his three sons, owns the business. Over the years, Mayes Ward-Dobbins has been handed down four times in two different families.

“Family owned businesses have the advantage of doing what is right by the client family, rather than being confined to a corporate structure,” Chad said.

“We are able to make better decisions for the business because of our trust in each other, and knowing each family member’s strengths and weaknesses.”

Another important lesson the Pendleys have learned from being a family business is the important role the community plays in your success.

“Serving in the community through church and civic organizations has always been a big part of our family,” Chad said. “That call of service has been passed down to all of us, and helps us to become more in tune with our community. My father always said, ‘It is important not to just take from the community, but to put back into the community.’”

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Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory Historic Marietta Chapel 180 Church St., Marietta Powder Springs Chapel 3940 Macland Road, Powder Springs (770) 428-1511 Website: mayeswarddobbins.com Year established: 1923 Type of business: Funeral Home & Crematory No. of family members: 6 No. of employees: 23 Twitter: @MWDFuneralHome Facebook: facebook.com/mayeswarddobbins Blog: blog.mayeswarddobbins.com March 2016 | Cobb Life

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McEntyre’s

BY JENNIFER HAFER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN INGALL

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There’s an unwritten rule in the McEntyre household, “If you can see over the counter, you’re back there working with us.”

“Smyrna Bakery” was opened in the late ‘40s by Howard McEntyre Sr. on Atlanta Road in Smyrna. One name change and four relocations later, the fifth generation of McEntyres are scraping cake pans, sweeping floors and taking out the trash at McEntyre’s Bakery.

“Next year, we’ll be celebrating 70 years in business,” Joy McEntyre said. “When you’re in the middle of doing it every day you don’t think about that, but when you stop and say it, it’s like wow, that’s a really long time.”

McEntyre’s husband, Ryan, represents the fourth generation of the family-owned and operated bakery, while the couple’s four children, 13-year-old Madalyn, 11-year-old Mason, seven-year-old Hudson and four-year-old Maggie, represent the fifth generation.

“We won’t push our kids into the business, but they’re already telling us they want to take the bakery over one day and what they’ll do differently,” she said.

Though the original recipes now reside on a computer, not much else has changed in the bakery over the decades. Original pans and mixers are still in use today.

“One time for our butter cream frosting we couldn’t get a particular flavoring and the customers knew it was different and we had to hunt high and low to find that flavoring,” McEntyre said. “We haven’t changed anything. We continue to do what the customers know and love and what makes us who we are down to the type of handwriting on the cakes and the roses.”

Though her husband earned a master’s degree in music, his desire to continue the family’s baking tradition continues a legacy not just for the McEntyres, but for their customers as well.

“It’s not about cookies and filling a cake,” McEntyre said.

“It’s about making memories and generational memories. It’s being a part of other people’s families through first birthdays and anniversaries, and family is so important to us.”

Hearing the stories surrounding their baked goods and serving generation after generation of loyal customers, is what keeps the family going when the days get long.

“This past Christmas was probably our busiest ever, and we were working seven days a week, long brutal hours, but hearing the stories is what gives us the motivation to keep going,” McEntyre said. “We also feel very strongly that God didn’t send our family overseas on mission trips, He sent us to 1184 Concord Road; it’s more than a cupcake, it’s an opportunity to show and share God’s love.”

McEntyre’s Bakery 1184 Concord Road SE Smyrna, 30080 Phone: 770 434-3115 www.mcentyresbakery. com/index.htm Previous page: From left, Steve and Diana McEntyre with grandchildren Hudson, 4, Madalyn, 13, Maggie, 4, Mason, 11, and daughter-in-law Joy and son Ryan in McEntyre’s Bakery.

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Beauty and the BOTTLE

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he label is the face of the wine bottle.

Although The Police sang about the ‘Message in a bottle,’ there is also a message on the bottle.

Marketers are fully aware of the importance of packaging and what it silently communicates to the potential purchaser. Buying decisions are made due to appealing visual stimulus and most commercial wineries desire to sell their product to the thirsty consumer. Wine is frequently gifted and often a theme, icon, color scheme, coat of arms or a vineyard scene will generate a sale. In addition, the ability to translate what the label is saying will encourage interest to take the bottle in hand. Let’s take a look at a few memorable bottles and examine them more closely.

An important label in the global wine market is Louis Jadot from Burgundy, France. This wine house, founded in 1859, has the memorable face of a youthful Bacchus, the mythical Roman god of wine, his head adorned with a vine wreath and grape clusters. The parchment paper has an Old World look and impresses with its classical message. The label shares information in French and in large letters assigns the wine as a Le Musigny Grand Cru or Great Growth. Although it is produced from Pinot Noir, nowhere on the label are you informed of that fact. Keep in mind that if the wine is labeled red Burgundy table wine, by law it is produced exclusively from the Pinot Noir grape.

The Bordeaux region in Southwest France is globally recognized for their exceptional red wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec grow in this large area influenced by the maritime climate of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gironde estuary and the beautiful, tranquil rivers of the Dordogne and Garonne. French Bordeaux, or Claret, as known to our British friends, is translated as “au bord de l’eau” or a place near the water.

The chateau or winery house is most often identified with the area and over 6,000 estates produce a wide assortment of blends from the previously mentioned grape varieties. Chateau bottles can range from affordable to very costly wines enjoyed by the rich and famous. Chateau Marbuzet, in the village of St. Estephe, sits on Bordeaux’s left bank in the Haut Medoc.

The words “mis en bouteille au chateau”, guarantees that the wine was bottled at the estate and that all grapes, vinification and cellar ageing was completed on the property. Prominently depicted on this label is the 18th century Louis XVI style chateau. Reminiscent of the White House in Washington DC, but much smaller, it has been said that some of its architectural features were incorporated into the home of the President of the United States. Keeping in mind that each vintage has its own distinct identity, the winery website will share with you the components of the 2000 vintage.

In this year the wine is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot aged in new and seasoned French oak barrels. A fine French chateau bottled red wine from Bordeaux in the current vintage would retail for about $60.

Another example of a red Bordeaux wine is the famous Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Recognized as one of the greatest wines in the world, its 205 acre estate is in the village of Pauillac. As a premier cru classé or first growth, it was ordained to its lofty position by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild, a passionate vigneron and patron of the arts. Since 1945, in honor of each vintage, a celebrated artist creates an original art composition with complete creative freedom to grace the label. The likes of Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Jeff Koons and Prince Charles have been granted this

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honor by the Baron Rothschild, and now his daughter Philippine continues this tradition. The vintage 1996 features Gu Gan, a contemporary master of Chinese calligraphy and an internationally recognized interpreter of the 4000 year history of this artistic aesthetic. Along with the Rothschild coat of arms which includes two sheep in profile, as mouton in French translates as sheep, this docile creature shares label space with this edgy drawing. A visit to the art museum at Mouton to view the collection of original art is a must for any wine pilgrim.

Inspired by Mouton, Champagne Taittinger took the idea of art and wine marketing to a whole different level. Instead of artwork incorporated into the label, the artwork was created to enclose the bottle. The 1985 Taittinger Brut Collection Series featured a creation by the late New York pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Known for vibrant paintings and prints, his works inspired by comic books and advertising are displayed in many permanent collections of the world’s greatest museums. The bold blue plastic sheath features a vine, grape cluster and a human profile with wide eye open, and lips pursed ready to capture floating bubbles. This visually stimulating work of art is then laser sealed over the bottle, and when properly refrigerated, the champagne remains well chilled and the need for an ice bucket is not necessary.

Simply revolutionary.

A recent tasting of Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2007 at La Grotta Ristorante Italiano in Buckhead caused me to research the unusual graphics depicted on the bottle. Montalcino, a famous village in Ita-

ly’s Tuscan region is famous for a red wine vinified exclusively from a superior selected local clone of the Sangiovese grape. Produced by the Marchese Frescobaldi family, Michael Mondavi imports a small quantity of this distinguished wine into the United States. Luce, Italian for light, honors the importance of radiant sunshine on the vine and the energy it imparts to the grapes during the growing season. The distinctive logo is inspired from a sacred image borne for centuries on the main alter in the Santo Spirito Church in Florence. A blazing sun with twelve flames adorns the bottle with its beams of light expanding through infinity. The wines energy, color, aroma, and texture delivered the message on the bottle.

Sterling Vineyards, Diamond Mountain Ranch is a stunning high-altitude vineyard precariously perched at 1,700 feet in Napa Valley’s Mayacamas Mountain Range. The vineyard is planted on terraces carved into the steep volcanic hillsides overlooking an old stone winery from the late 19th century. The name refers to the quartz crystals which sparkle dramatically in the clear mountain air. The vines yield grapes, which are small in size, with thick skins and deep pigments. The pictured bottle of the 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon is etched into the glass and shows in relief the vineyard and mountain landscape which captures the remote and wild nature of this remote mountain vineyard.

Over the decades I have learned to appreciate not just what is in the bottle, but what is on the bottle.

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ighlights A closer look at events happening in Cobb during March

THE ATLANTA OPERA PRESENTS THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE>>Gilbert and Sullivan.

Pirates. Light Opera. What’s not to enjoy? This rollicking show is full of romantic adventure, beautiful maidens and pirates with ­— of all things — manners. “Pirates” pays tribute to the works of Verdi, Mozart and Schubert, all with a light heart.

Sung in English. When and where: March 5, 11; 8:00 p.m.; March 8; 7:30 p.m.; March 12,13; 3 p.m.; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets: $29.53 - $130.47. Prices vary with performance date. More info: 404.881.8885 or www.atlantaopera.org THE VILLAGE PEOPLE>>Even you are not one of the 100 million people who have bought the Village People’s records or CDs, chances are you still know the songs and can sing along with gusto. This high-energy show brings the fun when the group pulls out evergreen hits “YMCA,” “In The Navy,” and “Macho Man.” When and where: March 13; 3 p.m.; Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb County Civic Center Complex, Marietta. Tickets: $30.00 plus fees at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone or online.

Parking is free. More info: 770.528.8490 GARDEN STORIES>>Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites children aged 3 to 6 years and their parents or caregiver to hear a story and participate in related art activities, dance or organized play. March’s featured tale is “Daffodils Love Spring Showers.” Pre-registration is recommended. When and where: March 16: 10:30 a.m.: Smith-Gilbert Gardens/City of Kennesaw Botanical Garden, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. Tickets: $5 - $7 and includes admission in the gardens for the day.

More info: 770.919.0248 or www.smithgilbertgardens.com

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ATLANTA BALLET 20/20>>Created especially for Atlanta Ballet, 20/20 is a mash-up of cultures and styles reflective of the diverse city known as “The Jewel of the South.” This showcase for Atlanta’s dance talent features “Home in 7” by choreographer Amy Seiwert, spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and composer/musician Daniel Bernard Roumain. Also included: Darrell Grand Moultrie’s fast-paced, athletic “Boiling Point.” Moultrie has choreographed for Beyoncé and Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus. When and where: March 18 at 8:00 p.m.; March 19: 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.; March 20: 2:00 p.m.; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets: $20 - $127. Prices vary for subscription and single tickets.

Season packages start at $92. More info: 404.892.3303 or www.atlantaballet.com KINDERMART CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE>>Annual spring/summer sale offering savings on clothing, toys, strollers, car seats, books and more for children and babies. When and where: March 18; 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; March 19; 9 a.m.- noon; Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road. Tickets: FREE event. Financial contributions support the Sarah Davidson Scholarship Fund and Must Ministries.

More info: kindermartsale.com ROCK, POPS AND MORE: SYMPHONY ON THE SQUARE>>Marietta’s own 50-piece community orchestra presents music from “Star Trek,” “Rocky,” “Glee,” The Eagles, The Who, Journey, Whitney Houston and “Mission Impossible.” Note: this event will probably sell out. When and where: March 18 at 8:00 p.m.; Earl Smith Strand Theatre, North Park Square, Marietta.

Tickets: $15. More info: info@symphonyonthesquare.org or www.symphonyonthesquare.or EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST>>Breakfast buffet with everyone’s favorite cottontail. Buffet includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit and pastries. Big Bunny will make his way from table to table to visit children and families. Photography is encouraged. Tickets must be purchased in advance for seating. When and where: March 19; 8:00 – 11:15 a.m.; Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw. Tickets: $6 per person. Children under 2 years do not need a ticket, but are required to sit on an adult’s lap. More info: 770.422.9714 LULLABY OF BROADWAY>>Singer and Acworth resident RuthAnn Bigley has performed in a Broadway tour of “Les Miserables” toured Europe as Eva Peron in “Evita.” For one night Bigley will present a range of Broadway favorites with pianist John Burke. When and where: March 19 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Acworth Cultural Arts Center, Main St. Gallery, 4185-B S. Main St., Acworth Tickets: $5 for members, $6 non-members. More info: 770.231.7751 or info@acworthculutralarts.org ANDREW COOPERSTOCK, PIANO>>Cooperstock performs widely as a soloist and chamber musician. Appearances include performances at New York’s Alice Tully, Merkin and Carnegie halls, Broadway’s 54 Below, Greenwich Village’s Poisson Rouge and at the United Nations. His concert will be streamed live online at musicKSU.com. When and where: March 21; 8p.m.; Bailey Performance Center, Morgan Hall, Kennesaw State University.

Tickets: $10 - $15, ticketalternative.com. More info: 770.423.6650

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. Cobb Young Professionals held its first networking social of 2016 in late January at The Georgian Club. 1. Dr. Stephen Vault and Sam Sherrill. 2. Meredith Head and Violet Abwavo. 3. From left, Valerie Pierce, Samantha Ryan and Shelly Campbell. 4. From left, Ben Rickles, Serena Bogert and Celeste Clancy. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN INGALL //

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5 SMYRNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. The Smyrna Business Association recently had its monthly luncheon. 1. From left, Smyrna City Councilman Doug Stoner, Cobb State Court judicial candidate Jane Manning and Smyrna City Councilman Ron Fennel. 2. Katie Silva and her husband Charles, treasurer of the Smyrna Business Association. 3. Arnaldo San Martin and Tom Wood. 4. Pam Rutland and Janet Detch.

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8 6. From left, Gay Watson, Roger Tutterow, director of Kennesaw State University’s Econometric Center, and Sarah Douglas. 7. Smyrna City Councilman Derek Norton and his wife Laura. 8. From left, Erik Lawser, Rick Beauford and Matt Clark. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN INGALL //

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Still making sense after 20 years of marriage

By Tammy DeMel

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t’s been 20 years, give or take, since my husband and I had a very practical and unromantic conversation about getting married. We were both in our 30s, obviously in love and so it made sense. Fortunately, this was not my husband’s first rodeo and he knew that romance is an important part of a happy marriage. So a few weeks later, flying over the Grand Canyon on a flight from Atlanta to Las Vegas my groom-to-be nervously delivered a touching and romantic proposal — from what I can remember — and I, of course, said yes. We weren’t on our way for a quickie Vegas-style wedding officiated by an Elvis impersonator.

We were visiting my parents for Thanksgiving, so the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

The minute we deplaned, I shared my special mile-high moment with my mom and we were off to the races planning the big day. We set the date — a crazy six months out (surely we could get it all done by then), came up with a budget and shopped for the dress. It was a short visit but we got a lot accomplished.

Unfortunately, with mom in Vegas, my maid-of-honor and future sister-in-law in New York and my mother-inlaw-to-be in Florida, the rest of the details were left to me. But being the control enthusiast that I am, I was in my element — making decisions and getting things done.

Sure there were some mishaps and meltdowns along the way but by the time our wedding day had arrived, I was pretty confident that I — okay, we — had thought of everything.

We had planned an outdoor ceremony in May. It didn’t rain but after we said I do it was still a scorching 85 plus degrees and my warm-blooded groom — he’s a sweater — was half melted. Fortunately, we had the foresight to buy an extra shirt and before we joined our guests he ducked into the men’s room and changed into a freshly pressed shirt.

Catastrophe No. 1 avoided.

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In order to stick to the budget, I had planned to order the cake from Publix. But with just a few weeks to go and all of the other details spinning in my head, I had forgotten to place the order. Fortunately, the event planner at our venue had a connection and for $300 was able to come up with a beautiful cake. While the cake wasn’t quite large enough for human-sized pieces, we had the foresight to add the chocolate-dipped strawberries to the catering package, which were a hit with our guests. Okay so aside from the ceremonial cutting of the cake, neither the bride nor the groom had a piece of the chocolate pudding filled confection, but who really eats at their own wedding anyway.

Catastrophe No. 2 avoided.

Then it was time for the bride and groom to whisk away to begin their life as husband and wife. We made our way through the tossed rose petals and pats on the back and that’s when I realized that I hadn’t quite thought of everything.

Since the venue was just 15 minutes from our apartment, we had each driven separately never thinking about the after part. I’m sure it was quite a site that night on I285. There I was, the blushing bride, pressed against the steering wheel engulfed up to my shoulders in a sea of off-white satin and crinoline keeping pace with my dapper husband driving in the lane next to me.

And while some might have seen this as catastrophe No. 3, we didn’t think anything of it until we told our friends and family about the drive home.

“You drove home? Separately?” everyone yelled.

“Yeah.”

“Why would you do that?”

We just looked at each other and ever the practical couple said, “It just seemed to make sense.”

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