Oct 26, 2016
Rotelli: No worries, yes whiskey By SARAH FAY CAMPBELL sarah@newnan.com Make every day a holiday. And never worry. That’s the advice that Coweta’s oldest resident, Mariano “Pops” Rotelli, had to share recently at his 107th birthday party. Rotelli, who moved to Senoia in 2003 to live with his daughter, Nancy Tyre and her husband Bill, turned 107 October 19. His birthday was celebrated a day early on October 18 at the East Coweta Senior Center. “He’s never worried about anything,” said Nancy Tyre. Rotelli also gives some credit to his morning libations. “I’ve had a shot of whiskey in my coffee every morning for 100 years,” he said at the event. “I went to the doctor three times in 100 years. He’s dead. I’m still living.” He does see a doctor now, Rotelli’s daughter said, but he’s never had any major health problems. Mayor Larry Owens, flanked by city council members, read a proclamation honoring Rotelli. “During a long and productive lifetime, he has demonstrated in countless ways his dedication to the welfare of others and has earned the respect and affection of people
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FAYETTEVILLE Pumpkin Festival/Trick or Treat on Main Street and Market Day Oct. 29 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $0 Market Day and Trick or Treat will be held on Main Street in Fayetteville. Market day begins at 10:00 a.m., and the traditional trick-or-treating at participating businesses and around the gazebo will begin at 3:30 p.m. A costume contest for ages 4 and under, ages 5 - 8 and ages 9 - 13 will begin at 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-719-4173. PHOTO BY SARAH FAY CAMPBELL
Mariano Rotelli moved to Senoia in 2003 to live with his daughter, Nancy Tyre, and her husband Bill (pictured left).
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