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Local author Wendy Wax willbe guest speaker of the AtlantaAuthors Speaker Series on No-vember 15, 2011 at 12:00 noon.The Atlanta Authors Series ismeeting with the Roswell LibraryNoon Day Nosh Book Club as theydiscuss Wendy Wax’s new book,Ten Beach Road. The meeting tobe held at the Roswell Library isfree and open to the public. Reser-vations are not required. Wendy Wax is best known to her

many readers for her explorationof women’s friendships and theemotional bonds tying people totheir families. In Ten Beach Road,Wax brings “breezy wit and keeninsight” to her timely tale of threewomen bankrupted by a ponzischeme, gambling all that’s left in abid to restore and sell a historic ruin.Wendy was the mother of a toddler and an

infant when she decided to change careers towrite professionally. She has since writtenseven novels, including Ten Beach Road, Mag-

nolia Wednesdays, The AccidentalBestsellerand Single in Suburbia.Her work has been published in tencountries. Wendy Wax lives in At-lanta with her husband and twosons.The Atlanta Authors Speakers

Series is sponsored by the Friendsof the Roswell Library and theRoswell Branch of the Atlanta Ful-ton Public Library in order to pres-ent to the community the vastnumber of local authors living in thearea.You are invited to attend the At-

lanta Authors Speaker Series tomeet and hear Wendy Wax onTuesday, Nov. 15. Bring a friend andenjoy a pleasant afternoon.The meeting will be held in the

Meeting Room off the lobby of theRoswell Library, 115 Norcross Street inRoswell. For more information see the authorswebsite, www.authorwendywax.com or email:[email protected] or call 770-640-3075.

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Barkers RedHots officiallycelebrated theopening of itsnew restaurantin the RoswellCrossing Centerat 725 WestCrossville Roadwith a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.We’re thrilled to be in Roswell,” said Glenn Robins, founder

and president of Barkers. “The early reaction has been fantastic.We’ve met so many new customers in addition to those who haveknown us over our 27 year history in Atlanta,” Robins continued,“We not only want to serve great food in a fun atmosphere, butwe want to be an active and contributing member of the commu-nity. Barkers has already started programs with school and civicgroups which will continue and grow. We have a great historyand are looking forward to making Barkers Roswell part of thathistory. We appreciate Mayor Jere Wood and other civic leadersof Roswell taking their time to join us today.”Mayor Wood traced the history of the Barkers location from

the time it was a horse pasture, then to an area with a new archi-tectural concept and to its current use. “It is great to have Bark-ers, the world’s great hot dog, here in Roswell,” said MayorWood. After the ceremony, which was held on Barkers’ newdeck, everyone did what many customers do every day—push afew tables together and have a Barkers Red Hot.

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Is your garage full of old paint and chemicals and you have noidea how to dispose of them? On November 19, the City ofRoswell Public Works/Environmental Department will hold theirAnnual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. Pre-reg-istration is required and this event is for Roswell residents only.Roswell resident is defined as the person physically residing withinRoswell city limits. This event is for homeowners only – no com-mercial entities please.Registration forms can be found at www.roswellgov.com/HH-

WRegistration. Registration will be open until November 17 at5:00 p.m.

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one is the breast cancer awarenesscampaign – the pink ribbon has be-come a ubiquitous symbol and hasbeen adopted into many marketingstrategies. The idea of linking mar-keting to a cause goes back manydecades, but the current nationaltrend stems from American Express,who coined the phrase ‘cause mar-keting’ in the early 1980’s during acampaign that donated a percentageof profits to the restoration to theStatue Of Liberty.The dollars at stake for the com-

panies and causes are huge. Nation-wide, American businessescontribute billions of dollars throughcause related marketing campaigns.The effect it has on businesses canbe dramatic. Companies attractmore customers; often times in-crease profits and create a feel goodconnection at the same time. In ad-dition it says to the consumer thatthey are interested in using theirmoney in a positive manner.Locally there are many examples

of businesses that give back to thecommunity in meaningful ways.Walt Hensley is a Roswell residentwho has started an Internet couponsite like no other. It is calledDublDeals (www.dubldeals.com) andwhile to the consumer it works muchlike Groupon or Living Social, Hens-ley is looking to separate his busi-ness from the others by integratinglocal charities from the onset. Hens-ley is giving 25% of all DublDealproceeds to local charities. Users tothe site have the option of giving ad-ditional amounts if they wish. To

Hensley, who has worked as afundraising and marketing consult-ant, the idea was a natural fit.“When you think about a cause,

you think local. People want to knowwhom you care about. Benefitinglocal causes allows you (businessowner) to have the greatest impact,”Hensley said.Hensley conceived of DublDeals

about 3 years ago while noticing astrategic advantage over the nationalcoupon sites.“Their model (Groupon) works

well for them, but it’s not good formany businesses. We strive to help abusiness get the most out of a newexperience,” Hensley stated. “When-ever you sell on price, you get noback-up…no loyalty, because it’s easyto sell on price.”The idea of loyalty is a strong

theme in marketing, and cause mar-keting succeeds in that aspect.Women in particular are strong ad-vocates and supporters of this typeof out reach. According to a 2010Cone Cause Study, they found that95% of moms find cause marketingacceptable and 92% of those sur-veyed want to buy a product sup-porting a cause. The perception of acompany also increases dramatically.According to the same study, 80% ofAmericans are likely to switchbrands that are similar to others ifone supports a cause and 90% ofconsumers want companies to tellthem ways they are supporting acause.

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treatment for each room.Never was this truer than at Alison’s

house. A nature lover, she didn’t wantto cover up one inch of window space.However, the windows in her daugh-ter’s bedroom and bath are set intodormers with only a few inches of wallspace on either side of the window.This wasn’t going to be easy. And thatwasn’t the only challenge; her windowsface the front of the house, so privacywas definitely an issue, not to mentionthat this one window was the onlysource of natural light in the room.A functioning roman shade was the

obvious choice for the windows, but werealized that the preferable view isfrom the top two-thirds of the window,not the bottom, which looks out over

the driveway. So my contribution wasto have the shade operate from the top-down, which would allow the fabric tostack at the bottom of the window in-stead of the top which would hide theview and block the light. To my credit,(hey, I didn’t say I was completely use-less on this project), I suggested we letthe shade go all the way to the floor tomaximum the natural light coming inwhen needed. Everyone loved the ideauntil I mentioned that the cords thatoperate the shade would be visiblewhen the shade is in the down position,which would be most of the time. Notaesthetically pleasant, but unfortu-nately they don’t operate by magic. I wish I could say that I came up

with the perfect solution, but I have togive credit where credit is due and thatwould be to the homeowner herself.We were working on multiple rooms inthe house and had shown her a lambre-quin as a possible choice for anotherroom. A lambrequin is a type of cor-nice board that comes all the way to thefloor on the sides of the window. (Seephoto). Alison remembered seeing itand asked if we could design a lambre-quin that would hide the cords andhighlight the view. Voila! Brilliant!The result was both functional andbeautiful. What started out as the mostproblematic space in the house tunedout to be one of the most creative andfun places to spend time thanks to acreative client. So take another look at that problem

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Hillside Students Mix It UpStudents at Hillside Elementary

joined more than 2 million othersacross the country to cross socialboundaries on Tuesday, October 18 aspart of the 10th annual Mix It Up atLunch Day, an event designed to fos-ter respect and understanding inschools. Mix It Up encourages stu-dents to sit with someone new in thecafeteria for just one day. “We had a lot of fun participating in

Mix It Up at Lunch Day,” said InterimPrincipal John Anderson. “We pro-vided conversation starters to all thestudents to help them get to know thenew people sitting around them atlunch, and all our lunch room moni-tors and volunteers got into the spiritwith chef hats, aprons and mixingbowls full of conversation starters.” More than 5,000 schools partici-

pated in this year’s Mix It Up atLunch Day, which is sponsored by theSouthern Poverty Law Center’s Teach-ing Tolerance project. Student organ-

izers agree that Mix It Up at LunchDay encourages students to crossgroup lines and meet new people. MixIt Up also fosters school spirit andunity, raises awareness about socialboundaries and helps students meetdifferent kinds of people.

One Book Project Sows SeedsHolcomb Bridge Middle School cel-

ebrated the completion of its first OneSchool, One Book program with aspecial luncheon attended by the stu-dents, their parents and faculty mem-bers. Over the last two weeks, theentire school read Paul Fleischman’sSeedfolks, a novel that focuses on theimpromptu creation of a garden thatbrings together a diverse, inner cityneighborhood. Like the garden, Hol-comb Bridge is a diverse communityof learners who have come together

for a common goal.Local branches of The Home Depot

and Sam’s Club donated seed packetsto the school, which were given to stu-dents today to plant and take home—reminding them of the key themes inthe book. Holcomb Bridge Middle School

was recently named both a 2010Georgia School of Excellence and aDistinguished Title 1 School. Fundsthrough a Title 1 grant were used topurchase the Seedfolks books for theschool.

Hembree Springs StudentsLearn to Test Roswell City WaterOn a recent field trip, fifth grade

TAG students built on their study ofE. Coli by engaging in a real worldscenario to support their EpidemicUnit. Vicki Culbreth, an environmen-tal educator with the city of Roswell,taught forty-four students how to testwater from the creek in HembreePark.At the end of the session all stu-

dents were given an examination tobecome Certified Water Testers.Those who met criteria will be able tohelp the City of Roswell collect watersamples, test for contaminants andreport results on an ongoing basis.

This was a great example of both ex-periential learning and collaborationwithin a community. Following theexperience, several students said theyplanned to check creeks and ponds intheir neighborhoods to make sure thewater is safe for kids and animals.

Fulton Students Named NationalAchievement SemifinalistsFifteen Fulton County seniors have

been named semifinalists in the 48thannual National Achievement Schol-arship Program, an academic compe-tition for African-American highschool students. The program is ad-ministered by National Merit Corp.,an organization that recognizes andawards scholarships to academicallygifted students. Approximately 1,300 finalists will

be named in January, and of these,

700 overall winners will be chosen for$2,500 National Achievement schol-arships from the organization. Ap-proximately $2.4 million scholarshipfunds will be awarded nationwide. The local students are:

Alpharetta High SchoolChelsea RobertsChico ScottCentennial High SchoolNazlah S. BlackMatthew A. WakefieldRoswell High SchoolWilliam Anene

Edwin Martinez Yanez and Luke Sweigart, 1st graders at Hillside Elementary,

participated in a national Mix It Up.

Brianna Marshall, Hannah Nicholson, and Leslie Salmond learn to test water for safety from

the creek at Hembree Park.

enAble of Georgia Foundation Announces New AwardenAble of Georgia, Inc. recently an-

nounced that the organization’s founda-tion has created an award to recognizeexcellence within the ranks of SpecialEducation teachers in Fulton, Cobb, andDekalb counties. enAble is a non-profitorganization, headquartered in Roswell,that provides residential, job and com-munity living supports to individualswith developmental disabilities in Ful-

ton, Cobb and Dekalb counties.The enABle Foundation Special Edu-

cation Teacher of the Year Award will bepresented to one outstanding teacher atthe organization’s annual Gala to beheld March 10, 2012. The winner willreceive a $500 prize for classroom sup-plies as well as a $500 prize for personaluse.More information, along with nomi-

nation forms, can be found at enAble’swebsite http://www.enablega.org

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By Tripp Liles

The Roswell Rotary Clubpresented a benefit called Starry Nightto benefit the STAR House Founda-tion. The event, which was held atWhiteHall, the beautiful home of BobHagan, included and evening of foodand dancing under the stars. A sold outcrowd of over 200 guests raised over$55,000 for the foundation.“We are proud to once again be the

presenting sponsor of Starry Night,”Dave McCleary, president of RoswellRotary said. “Roswell Rotary and StarHouse have a long standing partner-ship, and we’ve watched and helpedthe organization grow to serve moreof our at-risk youth.”STAR House was founded in 1993

to provide after-school educationalprograms for nearly 200 low-incomestudents. They work with students toprovide assistance in all areas of aca-demic enrichment. The focus is noton children who have poor academicrecords, but rather to provide support

in the after school hours when manychildren go to empty homes. It is atthis time that they are susceptible tonegative influences. The most impres-sionable hours for children are be-tween 3 and 6 in the afternoon.During those hours they are likely tobe alone and become vulnerable togangs or bad influences.‘There are needs everywhere. It af-

fects all aspects of life. Everybodyneeds attention after-school,”Michelle Newton, Executive Directorof STAR House said.The majority of students are His-

panic, and that demographic is theface of at-risk youth in the northmetro Atlanta area.“We help educate these students so

that they will be vested members ofthe community,” Newton said.“Speaking and reading the Englishlanguage is not an issue. The chal-lenge is that the parents do not.”This is the foundation of many is-

sues in the local education scene. Tolocal schools that are not meeting theAnnual Yearly Progress benchmarks,

it is due to children who have a diffi-culty in breaking down the languagebarrier. If a parent does not have afirm grasp of the English language,then assisting their children withschool work is a difficult task. Accord-ing to Newton, parents who get theirchildren involved in the program arevery supportive of the initiative.STAR House works in conjunction

with the area schools to identify stu-dents who fall under the at-risk um-brella.“Star House is looking to engage the

students who sit on that bubble of suc-ceeding or falling behind. Once a kid isin (the program) they follow it all the

way through. It’s that ongoing supportto help these kids through high school.With the continued support of local

organizations, STAR House is lookingto expand. Newton is the only full-timeemployee and the program is run onthe campuses of local schools, so theoverhead is minimal.“Our volunteer support allows us to

be successful.” Newton said.There are 3 ways to get involved. You

may donate through their web sitewww.starhousefoundation.org, donatetime as a volunteer or be involved withdonations and supply drives held atlocal schools.

One Starry Night ShinesBright On Local Youth

By Lesley King

Georgia’s ChildhoodObesity Campaign has stimu-lated an overwhelming responsefrom parents, top psychologists, andnutrition experts. “Stop sugarcoat-ing it,” is in bold type at the end ofthese short, powerful videos createdwith the help of the obese childrenand their parents. The campaign hasbeen controversial, but the messageis clear:

• Nearly 1 million kids in Georgiaare overweight or obese.• The state of Georgia has the sec-

ond worst rate of childhood obesityin the U.S. • Georgia’s obesity costs are esti-

mated to be $2.4 billion per year dueto the rise in this epidemic.

Last January,I was contactedby a family tohelp their 12year old daugh-ter get in shapeand lose weight.They had med-ical tests takento determine ifthere was anunderlyingissue for the

weight gain, but found nothing.They also worked with a nutritionist,only to be disappointed by the strictfood plan and lack of exercise. Bythe time they contacted me, theirdaughter was frustrated and unin-terested. This beautiful, sassy 12year old sat in front of me withcrossed arms and eyes staring at the

ceiling. Mom was smiling, support-ive, and encouraging. After sharingmy method below, and plugging inher iTouch Music, the journey began.Nine months later, she has lost 12 lbsand 15.75 inches!

My Method – Educate, don’t complicate:1. Make exercise playful and fun.

Listen to their music! 2. Weigh/measure once they feel

comfortable. Keep in mind that it isa huge motivator to watch the inchesdrop. 3. Educate and empower them to

choose healthful foods and drinks.Explain how sugar laden drinks af-fect their health. Share alternatives;make a chocolate protein shake to-gether. 4. Let them pick a cheat day each

week. This eliminates kids feeling

deprived. They can have ice creamand cookies, but beware; once thehealthful eating starts, these cheatfoods can upset their stomachs. 5. Help them write attainable

goals with non-food rewards. Goal:walk 20 minutes a day for 3 days thisweek. Their chosen reward: mani-cure at local salon.

Her 12 year old viewpoint – “I justfeel more happy and positive.” “I think the Georgia Campaign is

very powerful and spreads a truthfulmeaning. It might be harsh to seebut we really do need to stop ignor-ing it. There is only one way to getstarted and that is to realize theproblem. I really didn’t think muchof being overweight because no oneever talked to me about it. I mean I

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Health & WellnessLESLEY KING

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I have mixed feelings aboutFacebook. Believe it or not, I’m a pri-vate person Yes, I know my picture isin the paper but that’s different. I’veconsidered deleting my Facebook ac-count several times but I do find itfascinating to see what my old friendsare up to or into... such as jail. Now,however, I’m stuck with Facebook, be-cause my kids have Facebook pages.I made my kids follow the rules of

Facebook, which require you to be atleast 13 to have an account. According

to ConsumerReports though,over 12 millionkids under theage of 13 haveFacebook ac-counts. Are youaware of yourkid’s socialmedia activi-ties? If thesestatistics aretrue then a

whole lot of lying is going on, or thereare a lot of parents breaking the rulesand in need of some adult timeout.Now I, like many of you, lied about

my age growing up. But that was tobuy beer or get into clubs I had nobusiness being in. Those antics, by theway, where hardly ever successful. OnFacebook there are no bouncers orweary sales clerks. On the computeryou only have to put a date in the boxand you are one proud owner of Face-book account.Mark Zukerberg controversially

stated earlier this year that Facebookwas exploring ways to get kids under13 on the site. This is contradictory tothe Children’s Online Privacy Protec-tion Act, which is designed to keeppersonal information gathered onchildren under 13 private withoutparental consent. Facebook is allabout gathering as much personaldata as possible, so be cautious.Consumer Reports says that of the

over 12 million kids using Facebookillegally, 5 million are less than 10years old. It is painfully obvious that

kids today are extremely savvy withthe computer. Perhaps more than weimagine.We do need restrictions placed on

our kids, both by parents and by thecompanies that own social mediasites. I know it’s hard to inact, but I have

a few suggestions for Facebook:• Proper spelling should be re-

quired. Scrabble skills are being de-stroyed on a daily basis. Any use of “r”as are or “u” as you should be flaggedand deleted. • Use of LOLspeak and emoticons

should be forbidden. Our kids shouldwrite in complete sentences and learnto express feeling using real wordsthat actually describe something. :)• Being serious for a moment – we

need to find a way so that kids cannotput private information online. We’velanded vehicles on Mars for goshsakes, surely some rocket scientist atGeorgia Tech can figure this out.• Lets make it easier for parents to

monitor Facebook. Perhaps an autofriend-a-parent feature that acts as away we can monitor them is a start.

So that’s a beginning to solving thesocial media ills of society. Rememberparents, you are the biggest way tostop this. Like I always say, our societyis a democracy - childhood ain’t.

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Nov. 29Roswell Connect Social Networking EventRoswell Visitors Center 617 Atlanta St., 5:30-7:30

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Nov. 22Holiday Centerpieces with designer Curt Burch presented by the Roswell GardenClub at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road.

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Community Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 20at 5 P.M. at Roswell Presbyterian ChurchSanctuary; presented by Roswell Presbyterian,Roswell UMC and Roswell First BaptistChurches. This years’ service will be at RoswellPresbyterian Church with Dr. Mike Long, pas-tor of Roswell UMC, giving the sermon.

This holiday favorite will once again be presented by the Roswell Dance Theatre, November30 - December 4, which is celebrating its thirty-third season of dance. As the oldest and largest"Nutcracker" production in North Fulton, it should not be missed. Sugarplums will surely be danc-ing in your head as you witness over 300 cast members from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Danceand The Roswell Dance Theatre in this annual production. Directed by Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz,Mary Lynn Taylor and Tracey Bayly. The production is staged at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

Roswell Dance Theatre Presents Nutcracker>> Students11/14Don’t Give Up on

CollegeThe Roswell Library, a part of the Atlanta-

Fulton Public Library System, is hosting a col-lege financial aid workshop. The program willbe held on Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:00 p.m. at theRoswell Library and is for students 11 years oldand up and their parents.Learn how to choose appropriate college

programs and financial aid solutions. Litera-ture on scholarships, HOPE basics, FAFSA andgrants will be available.The program will guide participants through

the planning and application process for col-lege financial aid. Topics will include the valueof attending a Georgia college or 2-yearschool, but the information will be helpful forstudents planning to attend any type of college.Presenters are from the outreach team atGeorgia Perimeter College.The program is free and open to the public.

Reservations are required. The Roswell Library is located at 115 Nor-

cross Street, Roswell, Georgia. For more infor-mation, call the Roswell Library at770-640-3075.

Back to Nature Holiday Market

Support the green economy and local arti-sans who produce beautiful hand made itemsthis holiday season at the Chattahoochee Na-ture Center’s Holiday Market. Find uniquegifts while avoiding crowded shopping malls.Finding that perfect “unique” gift for that spe-cial person on your list is all the reason you’llneed to make the day worth while! Enjoy anauthentic French lunch from local restaura-teurs, Douceur de France, in the Plaza Confer-ence Room when you visit. Our horticulturedepartment will have beautiful fresh greendécor for your holiday tables and doors forsale. For more info visit

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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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The Moose is Loose!Enjoy Christmas at the Roswell Visitors

Center from November 28 to December 31compliments of the Roswell Garden Club.During this festive season visitors and residentswill enjoy the Moose Is Loose tree. Cuddlyholiday moose and bear take up residence, andare they ever cute! You are invited to stop by,snap a family photo, and pick up all the infor-mation you need to make your holidays inRoswell memorable. Located at 617 AtlantaStreet in Roswell, www.visitroswellga.com.

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Ladybugs and LizardsJoin Patti, Ralph and the whole gang at La-

dybugs & Lizards, 1123 Alpharetta St., for theirnew location Grand Opening and 6 year an-niversary celebration.The event is Saturday Nov. 12 11am-2pm.

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>> Family11/12Sweet Fall FestivalCome to Sweet Apple Village’s Fall Festival

Saturday, November 12th 11am-4pm.There will be family fun for all including

hayrides, food, activities, and open air market.Visit www.sweetapplevillage.com or theirfacebook page for more details.Raffle to sup-port North Fulton Community charities.

>> Concert11/29Tori Amos ConcertWith Night of Hunters tour, Amos carries

on the classical tradition of variations on atheme: taking inspiration from classical formsto create a bold new work while paying tributeto the mastery of the original compositions. Lo-cation: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.Phone: 800-745-3000. Admission: $43.50and $65.50 plus fees.

12/2 thru24Santa on the SquareSanta will arrive in Marietta 5:30 p.m. and

the giant Christmas tree will light up the nightat 6:00 p.m. Local choruses will provide enter-tainment. http://www.mariettaga.gov/. Loca-tion: Historic Marietta Square. Experience theseason in Olde Merry-etta & visit with St. Nickin his brightly decorated workshop. Photoswith Santa are available. Re-live memories ofChristmas past as you stroll through quaintshops filled with seasonal delights.

12/2 thru 4Celebrate the Season In Roswell's Historic DistrictCelebrate the season with the shops, galleriesand restaurants of the Historic District. Latehours by retailers, open houses, artist signings,beverages and Christmas treats to enjoy atmany of the shops. Enter to win a ChristmasOpen House Gift Basket at participating retailers.

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The Georgia Ensem-ble Theatre (GET) based inthe Roswell Cultural Arts Centerprovides theatre productionsand arts education for the northmetro Atlanta area. Over20,000 people per year attendtheir five main stage produc-tions as well as two Theatre forYouth productions and classes.Recently they received a$260,000 grant award from TheThoresen Foundation.“Mr. Thoresen is impressed by the

community support of Georgia En-semble Theatre and the ability of itsleadership to effectively move theTheatre forward into the future,”GET Artistic Director Robert J. Far-ley said. “All of us at GET are enor-

mously grateful to have been chosenby The Thoresen Foundation for thisgrant award, which enables us toplan for a bright and successful fu-ture. GET will continue to providefirst rate professional theatre, artseducation and community outreach

throughout Georgia.”The theatre was incorporated in

1992 under Farley’s direction. Theyprovide first class theatre productionsthroughout the year at the RoswellCultural Arts Center. Under Farley’sleadership they have developed a rep-utation for the quality and diversity ofits plays.In 2007, GET was awarded two

CABY Awards for Outstanding Or-ganization and Excellence in Arts Ed-ucation. The theatre has beennominated for numerous Suzi BassAwards for artistic excellence in the-atre and in 2006, Bob and Anita Far-ley were honored as Lexus Leaders of

the Arts by PBA Atlanta.In the month of November, GET

will stage a musical Glimpses of theMoon from Nov. 3-20. The produc-tion follows the jazzy whirl of NewYork society in the “Roaring 20’s.” Inthe New Year they will have Becky’sNew Car (Jan 5-22), a romantic com-edy written by Stephen Dietz. Themonth of February brings The For-eigner, a comedy written by LarryShue and the 2011-12 season con-cludes with Ring of Fire Johnny Cashmusical.For more information and ticket in-

formation visit their web sitewww.get.org.

The Ensemble of GET's production of The 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee (2010). Photo by Bill DeLoach.

Georgia Ensemble TheatreReceives Major Donation

Here are the winners of the 2011 Genesis Show:Best of Show – Diane HartFirst Place – Larry BreelandSecond Place – Carole PooleThird Place – Don KramerHonorable Mention:Rita Pelot, Penelope Vander Putten and Bob Hamilton

The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance(RFAA) is having their annual GENESIS 2011 Juried Art Showthrough Nov. 15. The event is hostedby the Bank of North Georgia at thecorner of Holcomb Bridge and Hwy.9. It is free and open to the public.

Annual Juried Fine Art Show Awards Announced


ArtsNovember 1 - December 5Modern and Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection Gallery.An exhibition highlighting significant modern and contempo-rary works from the KSU Art museum’s permanent collection.Represented are paintings, sculpture, and works on paper byThomas Hart Benton, Viola Frey, Michael Goldberg, EverettShinn, Joe Zucker, and others. Exhibition and accompanyingcatalog feature research and writing of KSU visual arts stu-dents. Opening Reception: August 31, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, 12-4p.m. http://www.kennesaw.edu/arts. Location: Don RussellClayton Gallery, Kennesaw State University. Phone: (770)499-3214. Admission: Free

November 1 – December 18"Moulthrop: A Southern Legacy. Three Generations of Woodturning"The exhibit features the distinctive work of Atlantans EdMoulthrop, his son Philip, and his grandson, Matt and is com-prised of works on loan from Southern collectors. It is a com-prehensive collection of work made by each of the Moulthropsand tells the unique story of a modern family that has passed atradition of craft down through the generations – a rare accom-plishment today. The exhibit will honor the Moulthrops contri-bution to the history of contemporary woodworking and toAtlanta.Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Saturdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays.www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org/exhibitions.html. Location:Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, Marietta, GA. Phone: 770-528-1444. Admission: $8; $5 students and seniors; free for

members and children under 6.

EntertainmentNovember 12The Atlanta Opera - Lucia di LammermoorLucia’s forced marriage sets off a chain of tragic events thatleads to the most spectacular mad scene in opera. Donizetti’sLucia di Lammermoor reveals chilling tragedy on a grand scaleand will leave you breathless. Sung in Italian with English Su-pertitles.Location: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA. Phone: 404-881-8885.

November 25Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2011Times: 8:00 p.m. Location: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Cen-tre. Phone: 1-800-745-3000. Admission: $35.00, $56.00 &$76.00 plus fees

November 18Yacht Rock RevueThe Yacht Rock Revue pays tribute to the smooth hits of thelate '70s including Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, andSteely Dan. The Yacht Rock Revue picked up three awards in

the 2010 Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta: The Critics Pick for"Best Excuse to get Drunk with your Dad" and the ReadersPick for "Best Local Overall Music Act" and "Best CoverBand.” If that wasn't enough praise, the Sunday Paper listedthem as the one of the 100 most influential people, groups, andplaces in Atlanta. http://www.earlsmithstrand.org/. Location:Strand Theatre, Marietta

Events & FestivalsNovember 18 – 19National BBQ CupKansas City BBQ sanctioned event benefitingthree local charities. Variety of different food ven-dors, product demonstrations, entertainment and a kid's zone.The Kansas City Sanctioned BBQ Event cook off will give youthe opportunity to taste championship BBQ and vote who youthink is the best! $2 Parking & $5 Admission.- Phone: 770-781-3491 - Address: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 CastleberryRoad, Cumming, GA 30040. Roswell’s Angela Reign will beperforming on Saturday.

November 1 - 20The Smith Family and the Civil War Exhibit

at Smith Plantation HomeTo commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of theCivil War, the Smith Plantation will feature an exhibit high-lighting the Smith family’s activities during the War. Activitiessurrounding Willie Smith, the oldest son who enlisted in theConfederate Army will be featured. Exhibit runs through De-cember 31 and is included in the purchase of regular tourticket. 770-641-3978

November 6'Artisans at the Etz' at Congregation Etz ChaimSunday, Nov 6 11:00a to 5:00p at Congregation Etz Chaim,Marietta, GA. This annual art show has more than 40 ex-hibitors, is free & open to the public. It is located inside at Con-gregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, Marietta, Ga30068, 770-973-0137. Children will have the opportunity toparticipate in a community social action project.

November 10 – December 30A Very Southern Christmas at Barrington Hall. From fireworks to fruit cake, from ChristmasBags to the Pink Pig, come explore the many unique traditionsthat make Christmas in the South a truly memorable experi-ence. Barrington hall will be dressed in the finest traditionalChristmas finery and may just become your newest favoriteSouthern Christmas Custom!

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November 11 - 12Mt. Zion Craft ShowThe 26th annual Mt. Zion Craft Show will be held Friday, No-vember 11th from 9-5 and on Saturday, November 12th from 9-4 at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 JohnsonFerry Road, Marietta, Georgia. The show features 52 arts andcrafts vendors, silent auction, door prize, bake sale, casserolepool, (Saturday only), quilt drawing, pictures with the REALSANTA, and fresh baked apple pies and cookies preparedthroughout the show. The show is sponsored by the Mt. ZionUnited Methodist Women; ALL PROCEEDS benefit local andchurch charities. There is no charge for admission. Times: 9-5Friday, 9-4 Saturday. http://www.mtzionumw.org. Location:1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Ga. 30062. Phone: (770)971-1465. Admission: Free

November 15 - 17Christmas Design Seminars at The Chandlery 950 Canton Street. Enjoy seminars onWreath Design & Redesign; Centerpiece Design; Tablescapeand Mantelscape Design, presented by Dusky Turner with over30 years in the design industry. Hands-on-seminars will alsobe offered. Evening events are complimentary. Refreshmentsand holiday appetizers served at all seminars. 7:00 PM - 9:00PM . Call or e-mail [email protected] for full calendarand to make an appointment. 770-993-5962; www.chandlery-gifts.com

December 3Back to Nature Holiday Market at Chattahoochee Nature Center10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 9135 Willeo Road. Features local arti-sans selling original art, eco-friendly items, toys, and wintergreenery decorations. Free admission included, plus holidaymusic from local High Schools and lunch available for pur-chase. 770-992-2055 x 238; www.chattnaturecenter.org

December 3Manners with Snowflake Ballerina at Bulloch HallPresented by Barnwell School of Etiquette. 10 A.M. – 11:30A.M. for children 4 – 11. Snowflake will dance her way into thehearts of children with gentle reminders of good manners. In-cludes light refreshments and holiday favors. Reservations re-quired. $10 per person. Call 770-992-1731 for additionaldetails.December 3Holiday Celebrationon the Roswell Town SquareAnnual Lighting of the Square. Fun-filled evening of activitiesfor the entire family, including carolers, lighting of the Square,reading of "T’was the Night Before Christmas," and a specialvisit from everyone’s friend in the North Pole - Santa! Activi-ties begin at 5 P.M.; 770-641-3705. Pictures with Santa avail-able at a nominal fee. Then step on the holiday bus and

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December 4Christmas Festival Concerts A Joyous Noel by Michael O'Neal Singers 3:00 PM at RoswellUnited Methodist Church. A choral concert of holiday favorites with special guest Geor-gia Regional Girls’ Choir, and a visit from Santa. 770-594-7974; www.mosingers.com or www.rumc.com

December 4Caroling on Canton Street Canton Street area 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. (Elizabeth Way toWoodstock) Family event with civic organizations (homeown-ers’ associations, boy/girl scouts, churches) caroling up anddown Canton Street. A bonfire will be at the corner of Wood-stock & Canton Street with s’mores and hot chocolate. 770-641-3721.

December 4Dinner with Santa at Diesel Pizza and Pub 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 994 Alpharetta Street.Enjoy a fun-filled evening with Santa & Mrs. Clause. Have din-ner, take photos and meet Santa. Reservations suggested.770-641-1080; www.diesel-pizza.com

December 9Christmas Parade of LightsThis Friday evening parade features floats, cars, & more warm-ing the streets of downtown Hartwell with Christmas spirit!This years theme is "Remember the Reason for the Season!"The parade entry fee is $10. Admission to view parade is free!Phone: 706-376-8590 - Location: Starts at Bell Shopping Cen-ter, East Howell St., Hartwell, Georgia 30643Community

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that can be dictated by the type ofbusiness. North Fulton Hospital re-cently held their first annual “Powerof Pink” event that was co-sponsoredby Kimberly Clark. These areRoswell’s two largest employers, whocombined to raise over $19,000 forthe Susan G. Komen Foundation.“Power of Pink was a coordinated

effort between the Hospital's BusinessDevelopment Team and its Women'sAdvisory Board. Since the hospitalhas a growing breast cancer program,a fellowship trained breast surgeon,and a comprehensive breast healthteam, we had determined some out-reach goals in regard to our commu-nity, focusing heavily around breastcancer awareness,” Lindsey Harber,Director of Business Development atNorth Fulton Hospital said. “Kim-berly Clark jumped in early as ourpresenting sponsor. As the twolargest employers in Roswell, thepartnership on the event was a greatfit.”For smaller businesses it is often

about building a stronger connectionwith the community. One such exam-ple is the Comfortable Chair Storeowned by Roswell residents Craig andJulia Daniels. They recently launchedthe Roswell Artists Series that pro-vides local artists space to exhibit andsell their artwork at their store. Storeproceeds from the artwork go back tolocal charities.“When customers purchase this

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our store, 100% of our commissionwill be donated to local charities,”Julia Daniels said. “As business own-ers, we feel that it is important to sup-port local charities because they existto benefit people in need, and that inturn strengthens the social fabric ofour community. Craig and I particu-larly want to help support at-risk chil-dren, who are not as lucky as we werein having families that could providethe emotional and financial resourcesneeded to thrive. Also, we want tosupport artists, because like us, whatthey do helps people create happierhomes and work spaces.” Roswell based online retailer,

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tough time, the more I wanted to finda way to help through charities,”Guess said. “The people in Susan G.Komen (foundation) epitomize theLAFF concept. I was moved by thePink Angel Street Walkers, who were

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Baby boomers today, ofwhich I am one, are growing oldergracefully. Of course that doesn’tapply to me, but I do see others myage that look pretty darn good. Eachday in the U.S. over 10,000 ‘boomers’

will turn 65, andmost are not let-ting precon-ceived notionsof age get in theway of an activelifestyle.I’ve compiled

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• Maintain regular health screen-ings and have regular check-ups withyour doctor. I know the prodding andpoking is a pain, but it may save yourlife. Plus my doctor is cute so he keepsme young.• Falls are the most common cause

of hospital visits for those older than65 – so stop falling. See, that’s an easyfix. Seriously, the addition of GrabBars in the bathroom is an importantway to prevent many in home acci-dents.• Stay in contact. I frankly think the

way cell phones are used cause ADDin almost everyone under 40, but for

those of us who still like good old landline phones a cell phone can be a lifesaver. There are many cell phoneplans for seniors, and those phonesmake great paperweights when notin-use.• Smoking kills. So stop doing it.

See, another easy fix. Smokers will die14 years sooner than non-smokers ac-cording to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention. I quit over adecade ago so that I will have the op-portunity to know my grand kids. • Learn healthy habits. This doesn’t

have to be a major event in your life.There are numerous low-fat foods outthere that don’t taste like cardboard.Stocking your fridge with fresh fruitsand vegetables from the many localfarmers markets is a great way tostart. Another healthy tip is avoidingreality TV. Expelling the Kardashianfamily from your viewing habits willadd a decade to your life. I don’t havescience to back me up on that. It isjust a personal theory I’m working on.• Boost your activity levels. I don’t

mean train for a marathon, but it doesyour body good to get moving. A sim-ple walk beyond your mailbox, play-ing golf or any activity that boostsyour heart rate is a step in the rightdirection. Hey, sex isn’t a bad idea ei-ther. I’ll explore that topic in a latercolumn – if this one doesn’t get mefired.• The mind is a terrible thing to

waste. I don’t like to think of retire-ment as a time to stop, but to findnew things about life to enjoy. If youare out of the workforce just make aneffort to use your brain. Volunteerwith many great local charities, espe-cially ones like STAR House that workwith kids. It will keep you young.By following these tips you can en-

sure your golden age will truly begolden. If there is something that you

would like to see me cover in futurecolumns, just send me a fancy com-puterized email [email protected]

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Sleep deprivation, or gettingfive hours or less of shuteye a night,can have a direct and harmful effecton your heart health.

Experts believe that there are sev-eral ways that sleep deprivation cancause heart disease:• Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a com-

mon sleep disorder occurring whenthe muscles at the back of the throatrelax to the point of obstructing theupper airway. Breathing can stop forup to 40 or more seconds. You don’treceive enough oxygen, causing “mini-awakenings” (gasping for breath) sev-eral hundred times a night. Theseawakenings can cause heart rate andblood pressure to rise, straining theheart and leading to permanent highblood pressure or, ultimately, heartdisease.

• Sleep imbalance can upset or con-fuse the release of hunger regulatinghormones. Research shows that whenwe don’t get enough sleep, our leptin(internal appetite-suppressing hor-mone) levels fall and ghrelin (internalhunger-promoting hormone) levelsincrease. Thus, when you’re feelingsleepy, you might also feel like youneed to head for the fridge, instead ofbed. Even when we exercise, our me-tabolism slows down if we don’t getenough sleep. This can potentiallylead to obesity and diabetes, two ofthe primary causes of heart disease.• Lack of sleep also can raise corti-

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Tips for how to get a good night’ssleepThe human body needs sleep to

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night and wake up at the same timeeach morning, including weekends.• Exercise regularly, but finish at

least three hours before bedtime.• Eat healthy, but finish eating at

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cup of warm milk or read a book.

• Leave worries at the bedroomdoor. If you’re concerned aboutsomething, make a list of the stepsyou’ll take to solve the problem.• Don’t nap during the day for more

than 20 minutes or on a regular basis,and never after 5 p.m.• Don’t read, watch TV or do work

in bed for an extended time.

For more information about North-side Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Center –in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee – orabout how you can get a better night’ssleep, visit www.northside.com.

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Signs advertising flu shots wereseemingly everywhere even before thesuntans of a hot and dry North Fultonsummer were faded away.My 88-year-old mother wondered

aloud at dinner the other night if it wastoo early to get her flu shot. Not at all abad question, especially from a woman

who subscribedto the “herd im-munity” theorynot too manyyears ago. Youknow how thatgoes: “If every-one else gets one,I won’t be ex-posed so don’tneed a flu shot.”Actually, a lot

of folks haveasked that lately.

After all, flu season doesn’t roll arounduntil January, right?Wrong.According to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC), seasonalflu activity can begin as early as Octoberand continue to occur as late as May.The CDC hasn’t made any firm predica-tions about the timing, severity, andlength of this year’s flu season, except forone thing: there will be a flu season in2011-2012.The unpredictability as to the strain

of flu gives non-flu-shot believers therenext excuse not to get the flu shot: “if noone knows what kind of flu we will be

fighting, then how does anyone knowthe right vaccine to give?”It's true that it’s not possible to pre-

dict with certainty which flu viruses willpredominate during a given season. Ex-perts must pick which viruses to includein the vaccine many months in advancein order for vaccine to be produced anddelivered on time. But during the fluseason CDC studies samples of fluviruses circulating to evaluate how closea match there is between viruses in thevaccine and circulating viruses and itconducts vaccine effectiveness studies todetermine how well the vaccine protectsagainst illness. Even during seasonswhen the vaccine is not optimallymatched to predominant circulatingviruses, flu vaccine is still the best way toprotect against the flu. Even if the fluvaccine isn’t a perfect match to thisyear’s flu strain, antibodies made in re-sponse to vaccination with one strain offlu viruses can provide protectionagainst different, but related strains. Aless than ideal match may result in re-duced vaccine effectiveness against thevariant viruses, but it can still providesome protection against influenza ill-ness. In addition, it's important to re-member that the flu vaccine containsthree virus strains so that even whenthere is a less than ideal match or lowereffectiveness against one strain, the vac-cine may protect against the other twoviruses. So, if you are older than six months

(and you certainly are if you are readingthis), don’t scoff at the early flu vaccinesigns. Beat the rush and be safer, sooner,from the nasty flu bug.

Beat the Bug Early

Health & WellnessDEBBIE KEEL

Colds and flu are both highly conta-gious and have many symptoms incommon, but the flu is a serious illnessthat may have life-threatening compli-cations. In general, a person with theflu will have fever that’s usually be-tween 102ºF and 104ºF. The fever canlast 3-4 days. Flu symptoms come onsuddenly and may be severe. Unlike acold, symptoms like runny nose, sneez-ing and sore throat aren’t as commonwith the flu.The flu may be far more dangerous

than a cold and could lead to pneumo-nia. Both are caused by viruses, but not

the same ones.Cold symptoms appear within one

to three days of being exposed to thecold virus. Flu symptoms come onabruptly and may be quite severe in-cluding high fever, cough, headache,and muscle and body aches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms such as nausea,vomiting and diarrhea are more com-mon in children than adults.Talk to your primary care physician

if you think you or one of your familymembers has the flu. For a free andconfidential referral to a North Ful-ton Hospital family physician call770-751-2600.

Recognizing Flu or Cold?

18 Nov. 2011 out & about • parenting • arts • home • garden • business • health & wellness • life

doing walk sponsorships. Thisfundraiser goes to the walkers.”There are examples of local busi-

nesses that donate in a different way;they have charitable causes built di-rectly into the business model. Vin-tage and Vogue is a charityconsignment store for women, locatedon the historic square in Roswell. Al-pharetta resident and social entrepre-neur Maria Sullivan, who saw theboutique as a unique way to raisemoney, opened the location a year agoon the Historic Square in Roswell.The boutique donates a portion of itsproceeds directly to charities such asThe Drake House, Center for FamilyResources and the PartnershipAgainst Domestic Violence, amongstothers.Another example is Treasures, an

upscale furnishings and resale storelocated on Alpharetta Highway inRoswell. Alison White, who has over25 years experience in furnishing andinterior design, is the founder of theconcept. Treasures donate 100% oftheir net profits to local charities suchas Experience Missions and NorthFulton Charities.

Beyond The DollarThe idea of cause marketing is

more than just money or bottom line

profits. It is also a valuable tool forconsumers. Charitable giving is oftentimes a difficult choice, especially in adown economy. Often, to the averageconsumer, the idea of an individualdonation seems insignificant - not tomention the uncertainty of where ex-actly the money goes. Cause market-ing often helps alleviate that.Businesses that are working with acharity will often do the due diligencework for the consumer. It is also a wayfor the consumer to donate back whilenot spending extra money. The bot-tom line is money. If you are going tospend money on a product or service,then the idea of doing business with acompany that donates a portion ofthat transaction to a charity is a truewin-win. The idea of cause marketingbreaks down the barrier betweencommerce and donating.“As a business person, your cus-

tomers only want to know ‘how muchdo you care?’Cause marketing underscores how

much you care about the customerand the Community,” Hensley said.

The Roswell Artists Series, at TheComfortable Chair Store, is currentlyfeaturing artist Maxine Hess andphotographer Maisie Partridge.

Cause.. continued14

realized I had put on weight but Ididn’t know why though. I havenever been made fun of. I am verylucky because I have not experiencedthat. I was a little sad because Icouldn’t do a lot of the things theother kids were doing. In the begin-ning, I definitely was frustrated. Butnow that I know I can do it, I am onfire! I absolutely have a ton of en-ergy. I feel more confident in my-self… I just feel more happy andpositive. (It’s hard to describe).Love, positivity and motivation arethe key. If I was talking to a kid thatwas obese, I would say first, set agoal. Pretend it’s a huge deal if youdon’t make it. Next, tell yourself youcan do it! BELIEVE! Then I wouldsit down and help them change theireating habits.”Many people are concerned that

this campaign is singling out certain

children in an insensitive way. Ifthat’s all we are taking out of thecampaign, then we are missing themost important point. These chil-dren are asking for our help!Whether you agree or disagree withthe marketing, try to focus on thebigger message; it’s time to help ourkid’s live healthier, more active lives.And most importantly, keep in mindthe 12 year olds advice above, “love,positivity, and motivation are thekey.”

Lesley King, is Owner and Per-sonal Trainer at LDK [email protected]

Obesity. continued8

By Tori Rodriguez

It’s almost holiday season,which for many of us means timespent feasting with family. Whilethese gatherings are often somethingto be grateful for, they can also be amajor source of stress for those whostruggle with food and body image is-sues.Relatives might greet you with a

welcoming “You’ve gained weight!” or“You need to eat!” or constantly gush

about how greatyour unlike-youcousin looks.Depending onyour ethnic andcultural back-ground, youmay feel pres-sured by media,family andpeers to be un-realisticallythin, or made tofeel inadequate

for being “too” thin. Whether yourculture values thinness or curves, it’sstill an external prescription for howyou should look, which may lead youto eat less or more than your bodyneeds. Your family of origin can add to the

mix by modeling certain attitudes andbehaviors around food and appear-ance: Maybe they used food as rewardor punishment when you were grow-ing up, giving you your favorite treatsfor a job well-done, or withholdingfood when you misbehaved. They mayhave made you feel ashamed if yourbody didn’t look the way they thoughtit should. Perhaps you picked up yourdieting and overeating from mom ordad, and probably joined them inthose activities. Carrying on those tra-ditions might even keep you feelingconnected to your family.While it’s likely there are also some

genetic factors at play, we learn a lotabout how to relate to food by watch-ing our caregivers – and the exampleisn’t always a balanced, healthy one.

Now we must learn to care for our-selves, which may involve the hardbut worthwhile tasks of breakinglong-held patterns like joining in theusual gorge-fest at family gatherings.Remember: If you’re avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, you can still makeroom for mom’s peanut butter pie ifyou want it. If you want to explainwhy you won’t be going for seconds orthirds, you could say you’re focusingmore on your health these days, andone of the ways you’re doing that is bylearning about healthy portion sizesand not eating more than your bodyneeds. If you base your reasons onwhat’s best for you without trying totell anyone else what they should do,then no one has any room to arguewith you about it. Also work on finding non-food

ways to connect. Make a renewed ef-fort to get to know those close to you– engage in conversations about theirhobbies and jobs and kids, and invitethem on outings (like hikes, plays orconcerts, the park, shopping) thataren’t always centered around food.While it’s no easy task to overcomethe pressures of family, culture or so-ciety at large, it’s vital to start payingmore attention to your internal guidethan any outside of you. Make it yourmission to figure out what makes youfeel your personal healthiest - physi-cally, emotionally, and mentally, andwith an awareness of how your familyand culture shade it all. When yourhealth choices are rooted in your ownbest interest, and not subject to thewhims of those around you, thenyou’ll always know just what to do.

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, is a psy-chotherapist in private practice. She pro-vides counseling in her Roswell office. Shecan be reached at 404-886-7065 [email protected] You can seemore of Tori’s writing at http://torirodriguez.typepad.com andeach month in The Roswell Current

It’s All Relative: How Family & Culture Shape YourRelationship With Food & Your Body

Health & Wellness

TORI RODRIGUEZ

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20 Nov. 2011 out & about • business • arts • home • garden • community • sports • life

By Tripp Liles

Soccer in the UnitedStates has a long tradition. Believeit or not, the U.S. Open Cup is the sec-ond oldest soccer competition in theworld only behind the English FA Cup.For decades in the early 1900’s thesport toiled in anonymity largely in theNortheast immigrant neighborhoods ofNew York City and Philadelphia.In the 1970’s, however, the sport

gained traction in the growing sub-urbs around the country. The RoswellRecreation and Parks Departmentsoccer program for youths started in1976 with 6 teams. In the 1980’s theRoswell Soccer Club (RSC Santos) wasborn to assist the city with fundraisingand program development. Today theyhave over 1,200 participants, teams forkids of all ages. In many ways it mirrorsthe growth nationwide.“Santos soccer in Roswell is the soc-

cer club,” Tony Greene, Santos boardmember, said. “We have the best facil-itates in the metro area, bar none.”The Roswell Soccer Club offers a

wide array of competitions for allages. The recreation league is thestarting point for most children. Thenext step is the Academy programsthat offer a higher level of competi-tion, and the highest level is the Selectprogram designed to help the moreadvanced players develop to theirfullest potential.A driving philosophy within the or-

ganization is not winning, but devel-opment of player skills. As the sporthas gained mainstream acceptance,the U.S. has become a world power inwomen’s soccer while the men’s game

has been competitive, but not domi-nant on a global scale. Overall that isdue to the fact that globally thewomen’s game is fairly new, so theU.S. has been on a parallel coursewith other nations. On the men’s side,however, the U.S. competes againstnations with a soccer tradition mucholder than baseball in the U.S. That iswhy leaders in the sport stress devel-opment of a soccer culture as an im-portant key to future generations.Mike Farnham is Director of

Coaching for RSC, which is a full timeposition. Farnham is a well-respectedcoach who holds accreditationthrough the United States Soccer Fed-eration (USSF). To Farnham, the de-velopment of a soccer culture is thekey not only for the success of RSC,but to the future of soccer in the U.S.overall.“Our kids have gotten better, but

we’re not producing superstars,”Farnham said. “When you look atSpain (current World Cup holders),you have to be great with the ball. Youdon’t have to be a Michael Vick, interms of size, just control the ball. Ourchallenge is to get the kids to love theball. It is the key to greatness.”What Farnham is referring to is

similar to how basketball or baseballis in the U.S. We’ve all heard the sto-ries of Larry Bird shooting the basket-ball for hours on end by himselfgrowing up in rural Indiana. To Birdit wasn’t about winning or even play-ing a game, it was about loving a bas-ketball and just getting the feel of abasketball in his hands as being sec-ond nature. When you look at Brazil-ians or Spaniards, they have that

natural ability and it isn’t about size orstature, it is about the ability to possessthe ball. Lionel Messi of Argentina iseasily the best player in the world todayand he is no taller than 5’ 7”.To the leaders of the youth game,

such as Farnham, it is striving toteach kids the more philosophical as-pects of the game that are the keys tosuccess. That comes from less empha-sis on winning games and more onjust working on ball skills - much likeLarry Bird shooting baskets.“If our American kids fall in love

with the ball, it will make us muchbetter. We must change our cultureof how we play the game,” Farnhamsaid.As the U.S. grows, there is now a

unified effort from the USSF to builda unique American style. Recently theU.S. men’s national team hired Ger-man playing legend, Jürgen Klins-

mann as its head coach. Klinsmann isstressing the fundamental aspectsthat Farnham and others teach in aneffort to take U.S. soccer to the nextlevel.Technology is also playing a role in

the development of the game. Farn-ham and his coaches use video analy-sis to help the players gain betterawareness of what they are doing onthe field. Having this empirical typeevidence has been a great tool forteaching.“I see this like a school curriculum.

Using this video analysis to assess tal-ent,” Farnham said. “The kids relateto it and they’re really absorbing it.75% of it is how much is your kidwatching the game and learning tolove the ball.”To get your child involved visit the

RSC website at www.roswellsoccer-club.com.

currentsportsNovember 2011

Highlighting Youth and Participatory Sports

Taking Soccer To TheNext Level

Roswell Soccer Club strives to be a leader in the U.S. movement to love the ball.

Mike Farnham, Director of Coaching for RSC, at a recent practice.

Roswell Girls Volleyball Reach State Quarter Finals

The Roswell High School girls vol-leyball team capped off a great seasonby reaching the quarter finals of theAAAAA division playoffs. The Hor-nets had just one senior on the teamthis year, Jennifer Shults, who hascommitted to play volleyball at Har-

vard University next year.In spite of their youth the Hornets

had a very successful season and withso many returning players CoachCasey Carr’s team should be a forcenext season. Roswell finished the reg-ular season ranked 14th in the state.

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by Tripp Liles

Roswell has always been known as a football town.Roswell high has a great reputation statewide for its footballprogram, but with the leadership of head basketball coachTy Phillips, the Hornets are striving to bring the hoops pro-gram to the forefront.One of the symbols of a successful program, especially for

a large high school, is the ability of standout athletes to getscholarships. It has been over a decade since a Roswell highbasketball player received a Division I scholarship, but 6-foot-4 shooting guard TaylorBirchett is leading the nextwave of student athletes.“This is our first division one

signing here since 2000, whenKris Lowe signed with SMU,”Phillips said. “We’ve been in re-building mode and Taylor is astepping stone for the pro-gram.”Overall the Roswell basket-

ball team is making strides tostep out of the shadows of thefootball program. Last year theHornets made it to the ‘sweet16’ of the state AAAAA playoffswith Birchett leading the waywith 14.9 points per game. As a result he was named to theAAAAA all region team. Birchett credits his parents as a big influence on his suc-

cess – as well as the driveway hoop.“I usually workout after school and shoot. When I was lit-

tle I used to live out in the driveway,” Birchett said. “Mycoaches were very supportive of me along with my parents.When I went on my official visit there (to ULM) I knew thesituation was a good fit.”Birchett is a product of a youth system that goes beyond

high school sports. The metro Atlanta area is a basketballhotbed with national recuiting and a lot of that happenswith the Amateur Athletics Union or AAU teams as well asthe Junior Hornets youth basketball programs. These youthsquads serve as feeder programs for the high school teams,and Phillips sees an improvement at the local level, an im-portant aspect in building long term success.“We’re building a community program here. Others are

building a team,” Phillips said. “The junior programs set thetable for us high school coaches.”As the Hornets continue to build the program, players

like Birchett will have left an indellable mark.“We now have a roll model in Taylor for other kids com-

ing up,” Phillips said.

Roswell BasketballIs On The Way UpSenior Taylor Birchett signs with University of Louisiana at Monroe.

By Tripp Liles

Roswell is home to many good restaurantsthat offer food from around the world. The culi-nary landscape, however, has been missing a greatAmerican hotdog, until now, with the addition ofthe legendary Barkers Red Hots. Pass the mus-tard.Glenn Robins with his wife Vivian started Bark-

ers Red Hots as Atlanta’s first licensed streetvending operation in Woodruff Park in downtownAtlanta in 1984, and their reputation for the besthot dog around has grown ever since. Over theyears, they have received multiple ‘best of’awards from the AJC, Atlanta Magazine andCreative LoafingFrom their humble beginnings as street ven-

dors, then food courts in Underground Atlantaand the Georgia Dome, to opening their firstrestaurant in Marietta, in 2007, at Windy Hill andPowers Ferry, Glenn and Vivian Robins have con-tinued to grow their business by consistently serv-ing quality food and listening to their customers.Seeing an opportunity to expand the Bark-ers brand, they opened a new locationin Roswell, in the Roswell CrossingShopping Center off of King Roadbetween Walgreens and RoswellHigh School. Robins says “Every-one loves a good charcoal broiledhot dog. We are a fast-casualrestaurant that serves fresh foodcooked to order with no wait service.It takes us a little extra time to serveyour meal because everything is freshly pre-pared. We are very excited about serving the peo-ple of Roswell what most consider the city’s besthot dog.After your first visit you will see and taste the

Barkers experience. Barkers unique openkitchen format allows the customer to watchtheir food being prepared while interacting withstaff and feeling more a part of the restaurantsenergy. The lively design conveys the colors andsounds of America’s famous boardwalks fromConey Island to Santa Cruz. From the funhousemirror to the subtle sounds of seagulls and rollercoasters, Barkers is crafting a truly unique ca-sual dining experience.The biggest impact, however, will be on your

taste buds. The Barkers unique charcoal broilingprocess is what separates it from all others. All

their hotdogs and sausages are cooked to orderusing natural old fashion lump charcoal. The pre-mium quality hot dogs and sausages are made forBarkers by Sahlen Packing Co of Buffalo, NY, afifth generation family-owned and operatedsausage maker who has been in business since1869. The hot dogs & sausages are scored while

slow cooking over hot coals, yielding aslightly crunchy, unique flavor thatover the years has kept Atlanta wait-ing patiently in line. Indeed, "it’sworth the wait" was more than aslogan at the Barkers carts. Topyour dog with Barkers Famous HotSauce and wash it down with an icecold crystal beach loganberry and it

doesn’t get much better than that. Themenu, however, is not just about premium

hotdogs. There is something for the whole family,including Italian & Polish sausages, hand-pattiedburgers, the now famous grilled Flank Steak onWeck, Mahi Mahi and chicken sandwiches arealso available. If you are looking for somethinglight try a grilled veggie dog or a crisp salad. Forsides they offer Sweet Potato fries with a mapleglaze, Barkers Famous Crinkle Cut Beach Frieswashed in vinegar, and award-winning onionrings – voted best in Atlanta by the AJC.Rounding out the whole boardwalk experience,they also serve fresh spun shakes, floats andeven smoothies.In addition, to complete the ‘dog’ theme, your

family dog is welcome on their outdoor patio.Barkers is more than a place to eat, it offers an ex-perience that the whole family will enjoy.

Hot Diggity DogBarkers Red Hots is reminiscent of coolsummer breezes and backyard cookoutswith family and friends.

Coach Ty Phillips and Taylor Birchett. Barkers Red Hots725 W. Crossville Rd.,

Roswell 30075, 770-643-1833

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By Tripp Liles

Paul Purewal started Roswell basedZodego Construction in 2008 after 15 years inthe business. Purewal, who is originally fromEngland, was hired as an apprentice with arenovation contractor in Nottingham. Thecompany name, Zodego, is a play on the nameof his mentor in England, Mr. Zode, who gavePurewal his start in the business. It is pro-nounced Zo-Dee-Go.In the construction industry today the busi-

ness model is largely based on home remodel-ing. As the home buying bubble has burst,more Americans are staying put and investingin their home for the long-term. Remodelingthe home is often considered a wise and pru-dent investment, even in our current econ-omy. There are many factors that go into thetrue value of a remodeling project, but thetwo largest factors are personal enjoymentand added value to the home. In mostinstances nearly ¾ of the cost of aremodel project will be recoupedat resale. Purewal sees this asan opportunity to increasebusiness, especially in theRoswell and surrounding com-munities.“There is always a need for shel-

ter, so the business model makessense,” Purewal said. “I chose Roswell becauseit’s a great place to live and it’s close to At-lanta yet retains its own character.”Recently Purewal completed a renovation

project for local homeowner Susan Neal. Nealwas shocked one day when a storm knockeddown a tree, which landed in her kitchen.Having talked to many contractors, Nealawarded the work to Zodego due to Purewal’sattention to detail in the consultation process.Purewal goes beyond the normal estimate andprovides each homeowner with a presentationof the work to be done, giving greater focus toeach project.“Paul’s attention to detail is second to none.

He took what would have been a horrible sit-uation and made it great,” Neal said. “He re-ally builds to your lifestyle.”To most people, contractors are right up

there with lawyers in terms of disdain.

It is a hands-on policy that Purewal hopeswill distinguish him from others in the con-tracting industry. “He’s a single point of contact. I had to deal

with no roofers, sub-contractors – oth-erwise it would have been a disaster.He went to bat for me with the in-surance company also. He tookaccountability for the wholeprocess,” Neal said.Purewal believes that the

process of remodeling should notbe complicated. His singular atten-

tion to each project helps to facilitate aspeedy process.Aesthetics are not lost either. Many home-

owners looking to stay in their homes areturning to economization of space as a keyfactor in investing in remodeling. Purewalsees the combination of aesthetics and func-tionality as second nature. It is somethingthat left an indelible impression on Neal.“I thought I knew what I wanted, but Paul

did an excellent job on the aesthetics,” Nealsaid.As Zodego’s business grows, Purewal see’s

the reward for families improving their homesas the real investment.“We strive to allow families to grow with

their home,” Purewal said. “Most people wantto get maximum enjoyment in their home andwe strive to make home remodeling projects awise and sound investment.”

Zodego Construction provides eachclient with hands-on experience.

By Tom Bowen

There are a number of deductions, which should be con-sidered in the current environment of high unemployment.These are deductions, which might otherwise have not been con-sidered by most people in a typical tax year but can make thetough economic year a bit better.

Job-hunting expensesJob-hunting expenses can be tax deductible if you are looking

for a job in the same occupation you are working in today. Thereis not a deduction if you are looking for your first job or if you arelooking to change occupations. Typical expenses include: food,lodging and travel expenses if your job search involves lookingaway for a new position; taxi and other transportation charges;

employment agency or recruiter fees; andthe cost of any printing and postage you useto aid in your job search. Job hunting ex-penses are deducted as a “miscellaneous ex-pense” and only benefit those who itemizedeductions.

Moving expensesIf you are lucky enough to find a job more

than 50 miles away, you can deduct yourmoving expenses. The deduction has a “dis-tance” test that takes into consideration how

far the new job is from your former home. There is also a “time”test, which requires that you work full time at the new job for atleast 39 weeks during the first 12 months you are at the new job.If you meet the requirements, the deduction will cover the cost ofmoving your household goods and your associated travel expensesto the new job location. Moving expenses are deducted on form1040 and do not require that you itemize to receive benefit.

Health insurance for self-employedAs a result of the economy, many more people are becoming

self-employed. The IRS permits a deduction for the health insur-ance while you are self-employed. The amount of the deductiontakes into consideration the amount of contribution that youmake to certain retirement plans and is also limited where youwould have been covered under a group insurance plan of aspouse. The deduction assumes that there is income from the self-employed activity. The deduction for health insurance is on form1040 and does not require that you itemize to receive the benefit.

If you believe any of these deductions apply, consult your taxadvisor and provide the specific documentation so that the deduc-tions can be evaluated. You can’t control the economy but you canminimize the tax bite at a time when dollars are short!

Thomas Bowen, an attorney and certified public accountant, isa principal with the accounting firm of Thomas Bowen, CPA, lo-cated in Roswell. The firm offers tax and accounting services toboth individual and small-business clients. www.bowencpa.net.

Tax Deductions DuringThe Tough Economy

Turning Dreams Into A Reality

Paul Purewal in the new kitchen of homeowner Suasn Neal.

Zodego Constructionwww.zodegoconstruction.com

678-526-3715email:

[email protected]

FinanceTOM BOWEN

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