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good friend of mine once told me that “Life never works out the way we plan, but that’s okay because the really interesting stuff is what happens in its place” and I think he was right.
It’s our third anniversary and no one is more surprised than me. I never thought any of this was going to work out; I just figured it would give me something to do before it all went into the crapper, but lo and behold we’re still here and stronger than ever! Let’s face it, who in their right mind starts a magazine (which in reality is actually a newspaper, but I hate the sound of ‘owning a newspaper’ so I call it a magazine) during a recession? While other publications out there are dropping like flies The Hub has overcome all recessionary obstacles and has finally started to thrive. I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing people that when I talk about The Hub I use the word “We”. Our team is made up of all kinds of people throughout the community who contribute their time because they want to share their good news. We don’t focus on the bad, the miserable or the disappointments. We focus on the things that allow us to celebrate our lives and the great things that happen to us every day. I’m sure 2014 will be an interesting year for all of us. Some of us will succeed and some will find out that life hasn’t worked out the way we planned, but that’s okay because maybe life really does flourish when we least expect it.
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Community First Set of Triplets to Sign With UGA
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hattahoochee High School’s Kevin, Mick and Jay Litherland have signed national letters of intent to swim for the University of Georgia, becoming the first set of triplets ever to join the Bulldogs’ program. UGA is an NCAA Division I school and a member of the Southeastern Conference. “We are extremely excited about having these three young men join us,” said Georgia coach Jack Bauerle. “They are all great swimmers, and they are highly thought of in the swimming world nationally. Each one is a talented young man, and they will have a profound effect on our program, particularly at the NCAAs level. They all had extremely successful summers, and they are all on their way up. I am looking forward to seeing what they do for Georgia and for themselves.” The triplets, who have been swimming competitively since they were 7, set several state records in Florida prior to moving to Georgia in 2008, where success followed them to Dynamo Swim Club and later, Chattahoochee High School. Of the 11 records listed on the CHS Swim and Dive website, eight are held by at least one Litherland. All three are four-year letterman as well as current team captains. All three have been named team MVP. All three, swimming for Dynamo, qualified for the 2012 London Olympic Team Trials. And all three – well-rounded in every stroke but each with his own specialty – have their sights set on Rio in 2016. What’s more, all three have a trio of nations they could choose between to potentially represent: the United States, Japan, the homeland of their mother and New Zealand, the homeland of their father. But first, all three are focusing on their last high school swim season and the dream of a 6A state championship bid for Hooch, a fitting addition to the long list of accomplishments the Litherlands will be taking with them to UGA next fall. Jay, a member of the United States National Junior Team in the individual medley events, was the bronze medalist in the 400 individual medley at the Junior Nationals. He came in sixth in the 400 individual medley in the World Junior Championships and was seventh in the 400 individual medley in the FINA World Cup. With two state records and three high school marks, Jay is ranked No. 2 in the 400 individual medley and No. 4 in the 200 individual medley and holds top-10 rankings in the 1,000 freestyle and the 200 backstroke.
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otarians from the Rotary Club of Alpharetta recently visited the first phase of construction of the Water Treatment Plant in the Manabí Province of Ecuador. This Rotary International Global Grant project was submitted by the Rotary Clubs of Portoviejo Reales Tamarindos and Alpharetta in the Rotary year 2013 - 2014. The Rotary Clubs of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and South Forsyth partnered in funding the project. The plant is projected to support 4,400 residents in the Communities of Las Gilses and La Boca. The plant is designed with a chemical injection, filtration, and active chlorination system. It is capable of storing 25 cubic meters of raw water, with a capacity to produce 20 cubic meters of water hourly and store 50 cubic meters of treated water. The RC Portoviejo Reales Tamarindos in coordination with the Communities will provide training at the child, adolescent, and adult level on the proper handling of water for health and sanitation. The local schools will include safe water and sanitation in their curriculum. A Water Authority has been established responsible to maintain the facility and bill the residents. The Water Treatment Facility is expected to be completed by June 2014.
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Kevin, a member of the United States National Junior Team in the 1,500 freestyle, was the bronze medalist in the 800 freestyle in the U.S. Open and in the 1,500 freestyle at the Junior Nationals. He holds the country’s top time in the 800 freestyle and has top-15 national rankings in the 400 and 1,500 freestyle and the 400 individual medley. Kevin set two state records and two high school marks. Mick, a finalist at the Junior Nationals in the 200 butterfly and the 400 individual medley, set one state and three high school records. He is ranked No. 7 nationally in the 200 butterfly and has top-25 rankings in the 400 individual medley and the 800 freestyle. Mick has been recognized as a Scholastic All-American.
Left: Mick, Kevin and Jay Litherland have become the first set of triplets to sign with the University of Georgia. Below: Kevin, Jay and Mick Litherland have become the first set of triplets to sign with the University of Georgia. Pictured with them are standing, from left, CHS Athletic Director Milo Mathis, CHS Head Coach Ron Loula, parents Andrew and Chizuko Litherland, Dynamo Swim Club Coach Nancy Williams and CHS Principal Tim Duncan.
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Community Johns Creek Police Honors Officers For Exemplary Service
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he Johns Creek Police Department recognized several officers for exceptional public service for 2012 and 2013 at the Johns Creek Police Awards Banquet Dec. 7 at St. Ives Country Club .
“We have set a high standard for professionalism and service in Johns Creek,” said Police Chief Ed Densmore. “Any number of officers could have won these awards, but we chose the officers who we believe have consistently gone above and beyond what duty requires,”
Johns Creek residents and businesses at night, was chosen for 2013 Squad of the Year. The event was sponsored by Carmine’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, Pasta Vino Italian Ristorante, Never Enough Thyme, Twisted Taco, Sugo Restaurant, Santino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Publix Super Markets, Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet, Altobeli’s Restaurant & Piano Bar, St. Ives Country Club, and The Home Depot.
Officers were nominated by peers and chosen by a select committee of officers and command staff. Uniform Patrol Officer Dimitri Caldwell was named the 2012 Officer of the Year, and Detective James Harris was Officer of the Year for 2013. Records Clerk Alex Medina was selected as the 2012 Employee of the Year, while his colleague, Records Clerk KaceyAnn Anderson, was chosen as the 2013 Employee of the Year. Lt. Chris Byers, who works as a JCPD public information officer, conducts internal investigations, and oversees promotions and hiring, received the Leadership Award for 2012. Lt. Jason Harper, who oversees much of the department’s training, received the 2013 Leadership Award. Densmore personally picked Sgt. Ronnie Young of the Traffic Unit for the 2012 Chief’s Award and Detective Cpl. Kevin Rampley for the 2013 Chief’s Award. Officer Duane Ferree earned the Lifesaving Award for 2012 for resuscitating a girl who had overdosed on drugs. Cpl. Charles Kistler received the 2013 Lifesaving Award for rescuing two children from a burning house. D Squad, which patrols the city at night, was tapped as 2012 Squad of the Year. C Squad, which also protects
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otarians from the Alpharetta Club recently visited Dogwood Terrace to show some Christmas spirit and give out holiday fruit baskets. For many years, members have made it a point to visit with senior citizens that may be “shut in” or otherwise not able to participate in Christmas festivities. Led by long time member Lawrence Mulkey, Alpharetta Rotarians packed baskets with fruit, nuts, candy and other goodies. These baskets and the cheer they bring are warmly welcomed by Dogwoods residents. The highlight every year is a special visit by St. Nick himself. Alpharetta Rotary President Dan Merkel said, “we are glad we can help spread goodwill and friendship at this time of the year.” Merkel added,” our club is proud that we help in our local community.” Over 50 baskets were given out by the Alpharetta Rotary Club. This year the club was assisted by members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Community ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Virginia Schenck Is Crazy! (in the best possible way)
The Rotary Club of Alpharetta Attend Project Fair in Ecuador
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otarians from the Rotary Club of Alpharetta recently attended District 4400 Ecuador IX Project Fair in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Twenty-seven Ecuadorian Rotary Clubs from across the country presented 45 projects in the areas of water and sanitation, disease prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, peace and conflict resolution, and economic and community development. Rotarians from 5 countries attended the Fair to look for projects to include in their International efforts. The United States was represented by Clubs from Alabama, California, Connecticut, Texas and Georgia. While attending the Fair the Rotary Club of Alpharetta the Club Rotarians visited the site of the Club’s 2012-2013 global grant project for a Water Treatment Facility. The facility will support 4,400 citizens in the communities of Las Gilses and La Boca in the Manabí Province of Ecuador. The communities have established a Water Authority who will bill the residents and maintain the facility. The Water Treatment Facility is expected to be completed by June 2014.
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irginia Schenck grew up in Central Florida, outside of Orlando, as the youngest of four kids in a musical family. Her parents always had music playing in the house, anything from opera to Patsy Cline to Mahalia Jackson. She started playing piano and singing in church choir at eight years old, then went on to school musicals and plays. Virginia graduated from the school of music at Florida State University, where she studied both classical and jazz music, although her degree is in music therapy. For years, she worked in psychiatric hospitals and schools, helping people learn and heal through music therapy. Virginia says, “When I perform today, I think a lot about who is in the audience, what they’re feeling, and how my music can impact them. I guess I just bring a bit of the therapeutic background to the stage” Virginia is an interesting contradiction, she looks like a reserved therapist or polished corporate executive, but she definitely has a wild side. “I know that I surprise people because there is this wild part of me,? she says. ? I tell my neighbors, if they hear a howling in the backyard, don?t worry—its just me. I wear shoes to my shows, but they don?t stay on very long because I have this need to be barefoot when I perform. There?s an extreme call of the wild for me right now. My friend Bobby McFerrin once told me, ?If you?re going to make a mistake, make a big one and let?s make something out of it.? Not to be reckless, but just to be real. It can reside in any person walking around. I may look put together, but I?m really just a woman howling at the moon!? Virginia will perform with an all-star lineup of Kevin Bales on piano, Grammy-winner Rodney Jordan on bass, Marlon Patton on drums and Kevin Spears on percussion at the Velvet Note. Showtime’s are 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are $20 and reservations are strongly encouraged. For more information, go to wwww. thevelvetnote.com/virginia-schenck
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Community Senior Services North Fulton Annual Gala Fundraiser
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hrough the years, Senior Services North Fulton (SSNF) and their group of dedicated volunteers and staff have been bringing the community together to celebrate the lives of seniors and raise awareness and support for the programs and services they need. They are the only nonprofit in North Fulton dedicated to serving older adults residing in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. This year, SSNF’s Gala will have the theme, Open Hearts for Seniors. “Our Open Hearts for Seniors theme reminds us of our compassionate volunteers, community partners, board members and staff who work tirelessly to meet the needs of older adults in our community. The event gives us an opportunity to thank all who have helped us this past year and raise much needed financial support for the organization,” said Carrie Bellware, Senior Services North Fulton’s Executive Director. “Senior Services relies on donations from individuals, corporations and grantors to support our programs, and the demand for our services is greater than ever before,” continued William Wideman, Senior Services North Fulton’s Board Chair. Kaiser Permanente, the Presenting Sponsor for the event will be hosting the evening at The Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday February 8, 2014 between 6:30 and 11:00 PM. SSNF will also be honoring KimberlyClark Corporation, The Sandy Springs Society, and Ray Doan, a Meals On Wheels volunteer, at the fundraiser. Individual admission is $125. A reserved table for 10 guests is $1,000. To make reservations call 770-993-1906 or go online at www.ssnorthfulton.org.
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With Gratitude For 3 years now, our readers have enjoyed content from our amazing editorial contributors and columnists. Each of them has had an integral part in growing THE hub and each of them has made an impact on bettering our community. I am thrilled and honored to have these folks as a part of THE hub and wanted to allow you, our readers to get to know more about them...
Todd Wahl Technology
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n the year 2000, Todd was bankrupt and without a permanent place to live when he first came to Atlanta from Augusta, Georgia to start his dream of a technology consulting and support firm called Atlanta Technology Force, Inc. Todd has since started an additional company called GlowBadge, LLC which is based on a patented product he developed -- a wearable, near paper thin identification (ID) or advertising platform which glows brightly when powered by batteries. Today, he not only has a permanent place to work and live, but also a beautiful wife, Rachael, and four wonderful kids: Loren, Tristan and identical twin girls Payton and Maren. His favorite thing to do is spend time with his wife and kids. He loves technology and what it can do for us. Todd notes, “I have an insatiable urge to leverage technology personally and for business in order to become more efficient and effective in my daily life.” In his spare time, he enjoys researching and analyzing areas of remote control, robotics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) as it applies to the benefit of civil uses. He is currently working on an autonomous robotic mower as a personal research project.
Hope Kemp-Hanson Amazing Kids
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ope Kemp-Hanson has a special place in her heart for service and is the founder of 2016 Athletes that Care. She also plays Varsity Soccer for Chattahoochee High School and plays club soccer for Tophat U17 Gold. Her hobbies include golfing and fashion. She is obsessed with designing, collecting and sewing dresses. She lives with her Mom and Dad here in Johns Creek and gets to Marietta as much as possible to see her Nana and Pop. She spends time with her friends attending as many sporting events as possible, shopping and playing many pick-up soccer games at the park.
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Wes Moss, Money Matters
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inancial expert Wes Moss is a Certified Financial Planner™ and the Chief Investment Strategist at Capital Investment Advisors, where his team manages more than $1.2 billion in assets. Moss is the host of Money Matters on AM 750 and 95.5 FM News Talk WSB – a call-in investment and personal finance radio show. In addition, Moss is the host of Atlanta Tech Edge on Atlanta’s NBC affiliate, 11Alive. The show highlights the latest technology advancements by Atlanta-based companies and reveals a behind the scenes look at the people making it happen. Moss was a contestant on the second season of NBC’s The Apprentice with Donald Trump. Moss is the author of 2 books, with his third book, You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think (McGraw Hill), set to debut in May. Moss holds a degree in economics from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Moss loves spending time with his wife and three sons and enjoys playing tennis. Moss is an accomplished pianist and recently completed his first triathlon.
Valerie Cobbin Love & Relationships
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alerie Cobbin has lived in the Atlanta area on and off for over twenty years. She found her true calling in hypnotherapy several years ago while living in California. Valerie has had many success stories in her practice over the years and is passionate about helping others live a better, brighter life. She specializes in relationships: your relationship with yourself and others and your relationship with food. Valerie sums it up nicely, “Of all the issues that I help people with, I have the most joy in repairing relationships with couples and families. I love the work that I do!” She is married with three daughters and during her leisure time she enjoys reading and seeing the latest movies.
Kerri Groen, Senior Health
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erri Groen was born and raised in Greenville, Ky. and moved to Atlanta in 1997. She received her Associate’s degree in Nursing in 2000 and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2004. Kerri began her nursing career at Kennestone Hospital and then transferred to a hospice position, where she worked for 10 years. After the birth of her second daughter, Kerri decided to change career paths and began her own senior fitness company, Platinum Senior Fitness. She now combines her nursing experience and love of working with senior citizens as the Director of Nursing and Wellness Services at Assisted Choice. Kerri serves on the Board of Directors for Senior Services North Fulton and has written two children’s books on bullying. She lives in Roswell with her husband and two daughters.
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Northside Hospital Health & Wellness
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orthside Hospital is one of Metro Atlanta’s largest and most respected health care delivery systems. In fact, Atlanta consumers have voted Northside “Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Healthcare Services” (National Research Corporation’s Healthcare Market Guide) for 16 consecutive years. With state-of-the-art facilities across the community, Northside continues its commitment to balancing clinical excellence with high quality, compassionate care, by offering a full range of medical services including maternity, cardiology/angioplasty, imaging, cancer care, spine care, urology, surgery, sleep disorders, emergency and much more.
Beth Franchini Woman’s World
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eth Franchini lives in Cumming with her husband of 16 years, her two children (Emma-10 and Luke-7) and their 2 dogs. In her spare time, Beth loves to cook, get crafty with Emma, play basketball with Luke, go on family trips and walk her dogs in the nearby woods. Beth is very passionate about the work she offers as a psychotherapist and having the opportunity to join in helping others bring about healing and resolution in their lives. She is just as passionate about motherhood and being a part of her community and her friends and families lives.
More cancer cases are diagnosed and treated; more babies are delivered; and more surgeries are performed at Northside than at any other hospital in Georgia. Northside also has the best survival rates in the nation for bone marrow transplants. A leader in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery, Northside ranks in the top 10 percent of all robotic surgery programs in the country and hosted the state’s first Single-Site™ (single incision) robotic surgery. Northside also was the first in Georgia to offer mini-laparoscopy, the latest in minimally invasive surgical technology. Most recently, Northside achieved the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Receiving Center Quality Achievement Award, in recognition of quality heart attack care. The hospital offers a comprehensive array of options for diagnostic cardiac testing and treatment. The extraordinary happens every day at Northside. Just as important, Northside is dedicated to the enrichment of the communities we serve. The hospital provides a wide range of community services and other opportunities, for individuals and organizations, wanting to share their time, talents and other resources. For more information, visit northside.com
Jacqueline Chambliss Wine & Food
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or nearly two years, we’ve had the privilege of the expertise of Jacqueline Chambliss.
Jacqueline’s love for wine started many years ago at a friend’s dinner party. Her host/ friend was serving a blush colored wine, from a carafe. Jacqueline recalls, “I don’t quite remember the dinner, but I do remember my first sip of that wine. It was cold and fruity, full of ripe citrus and stone fruit combined. I couldn’t describe it then. All I knew was that I couldn’t stop drinking it, it was so good…..what made this wine taste this way?” Her quest of finding out started with an online wine course. Dozens of courses later, she was on the road to becoming a Master of Wine through WSET. Today, her mission is to teach people about wine so that they can savor and enjoy and incorporate wine traditions from around the world, into their own lives. By the way, it turned out that that blush wine she was drinking was her hosts’ next door neighbors’ homemade wine. They had made it in their basement. She credits their homemade blush wine for putting her on her path today, bringing the global awareness of wine to the forefront, and educating people about wine and the regions they come from. Jacqueline’s other interests are Food and Flea Marketing.
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Kay Paschal Kids & Kay
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he path that allowed Peachtree Park Prep owner, Kay Paschal, to follow her love of children and ultimately open her own preschool started with her husband’s pending job transfer to Singapore in 1993. Not wanting to uproot their young family, Kay decided to “re-educate” herself from her business background and specialize in preschool education. After roughly two years of extensive educational courses, seminars and convention trips all over the United States, Kay opened Peachtree Park Prep in 1995, and later opened a second location in 1998. Over 18 years later, “PPP” hails as the hallmark of prestigious, private preschool education with numerous local and national academic accolades and an outstanding reputation recognized by the area’s private school admission boards. Ms. Kay enjoys serving as a Board Member of the Georgia Child Care Association as well as the Advisory Council of Bright From the Start, helping to make positive changes in quality care and policies affecting Georgia’s youngest students. “Seeing so many of my preschoolers graduating from college now and blossoming into incredible young adults is more rewarding than words can say,” Ms. Kay proudly boasts. Find her and her wonderful group of children “Loving to Learn at PPP!”
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Schools Announcing... Only 300 Members Accepted! Not 301.
Cougars Helping Cougars De-Stress Before FINALS
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s a part of the dropout prevention initiative at Chattahoochee High School, Rebbie Lichliter, Graduation Coach and Alicia McClung, School Social Worker hosted a Lunch & Learn for juniors and seniors to learn relaxation techniques through Tai Chi. Mr. Michael Shallow is a math teacher at Chattahoochee High School as well as a Tai Chi instructor in the community.
If Working Out Occasionally, Losing a Few Pounds Only to Regain Them Within a Few Weeks Is Your Idea of Being Fit, This Is Not For You. But, If You Want the Best Body Imaginable Without Countless Hours in the Gym, We Must Talk. We are Chaz and Chelsey Tillman, and we’re proud to announce that we’ve just opened the first location of Iron Tribe Fitness here in the Northeast Atlanta area. What started with 12 friends in a 400 square foot garage in Birmingham, AL has now exploded into the fastest growing group fitness movement in the country. Why? At Iron Tribe Fitness, we have a few basic beliefs. We believe that a program that changes every day and pushes you to the best of your ability is the best fitness plan yet developed. We believe we all work better together as a team and accountability makes us honest. Plus, it’s an absolute blast! A fast growing group of your Johns Creek neighbors are achieving incredible results in their personal fitness that they previously thought were impossible. We believe your potential is greater than you believe - whether you’re a mother of two, a man in your 50’s, a conditioned athlete or a beginner who wants to get better. Iron Tribe members are as young as six and reach to over 70. This is different than any other gym you’ve ever experienced. That’s critical for you to know because we insist upon developing a tight and exclusive community of friends. If you’re interested, then you need to act right now. Why? Because we only accept 300 members per location. Not 301. Once these memberships sell out, you’ll be placed on a waiting list.
HERE’S THE DEAL… Ask yourself this, “What am I waiting for?” If you join Iron Tribe Johns Creek, we’ll guarantee that you will get in the best shape of your life, and you’ll have so much fun that you won’t even realize you’re working harder than you ever have! But, you need to hurry and start checking this out. If you give us just 120 days, you’ll get in the best shape of your life, or We’ll refund 100% of your investment.
If you’re one of the first 10 to respond, you’ll get a special $100 OFF your initial month of classes. Make sure you mention you saw this in The Hub. But hurry!
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Clever Colts Learn Code
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n celebration of Computer Science Education Week December 9-15, TAG students at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in grades 2-5 participated in an hour of code.
Facebook founder, Apple founder, Microsoft founder, many celebrities and even the President are featured in videos supporting this campaign to get 10 million students to try one hour of computer science coding: “Hour of Code.” More information on this initiative can be found at hourofcode.com. “Hour of Code” was initiated at Crabapple Crossing by TAG department chair, Betsy Geurin. Teachers were thrilled to introduce students to Computer Science 101 in a fun and creative way. They also made sure that boys and GIRLS knew that there will be many coding jobs available for them when they graduate. Our clever colts had a blast learning the basics of computer science and loved the 20 puzzles that they completed while writing code. It was the highlight of the week.
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Schools Students Learn From Local Author First-ever Children’s Book about the Masters Golf Tournament Used as Example
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tudents in Kindergarten through the 5th grade learned step-bystep how to write a book from Roswell resident and children’s author Julie Alfriend Ferris at a special event at River Eves Elementary school. Ferris demonstrated how she developed the firstever children’s book about the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament, beginning with the story inspiration and conception, through to the writing, revising, illustrating, editing, legal contracting, and publishing phases. Students were excited to see actual copies of the final book titled Badges, Egg Salad, and Green Jackets: The Masters A to Z. Hannah Hnytka, Media and Educational Technology Instructor at River Eves Elementary, organizes the Visiting Authors program at the school, designed to enrich the reading experience of its students. “The Visiting Authors program is very exciting for our students,” said Principal Neil Pinnock. “In addition to classroom education, author Julie Ferris provided a vivid look into how a book is created, appealing to our youngest and oldest students alike. We are proud to showcase an author from our local community,” added Pinnock. Signed copies of the book are available at The Chandlery on Canton Street in downtown Roswell and online at www.junebugprint.com.
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n today’s high-speed world of online devices and electronic gadgets, retro activities can be fun, too. Just ask the third graders at Wilson Creek Elementary School in Johns Creek. Students recently participated in Diamond Del’s Gem Mining Adventure, held at school. After entering a mobile gemstone mine, each student received a box with mining ore to “sluice” through to find gems. As students washed the mining ore in a water plume, various rocks and minerals were uncovered. Students returned to class to examine and identify their collection and watched a video presentation about different physical properties of their gems.
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Studying rocks and minerals is a third grade curriculum standard, and this hands-on activity allows students to learn about rock and mineral classifications and identification.
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Jackson Denny, a Wilson Creek Elementary School third-grader, is all smiles as he shows off a gem he discovered during a mobile mining program.
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Schools White House Honored Heather Cox as Connected Educator “Champion of Change”
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eather Cox, fourth grade teacher and grade-level chair at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton, Georgia, was part of a panel, with the President of the United States, discussing technology and how it can enhance learning and personalize instruction. Heather was one of ten chosen in the U.S. and the only person from the Southeastern states. President Obama mentioned her work in his speech, “…Mrs. Cox is doing great things at CCES.” A transplant from Cleveland, Ohio, Heather began teaching in the Fulton County School system in 2004. Throughout the past school year, Heather helped to begin a Bring Your Own Technology pilot in the fourth and fifth grades, which provides instruction and training to teachers during and after school. In addition, with the aid of a team teacher, Heather began an after-school technology club to further technology instruction beyond the school day. As a current member of Fulton County’s first Vanguard Technology team, Heather continues to seek ways to improve and expand her professional knowledge and technology instruction in the classroom.
For more information, please visit the school website at: www.crabapplecrossing.org.
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Kids and Kay Here’s To A New Year Of … “Loving To Learn!”
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ust when you thought you could take a deep breath and relax after the craziness of the holiday season, for those of you with preschoolers it’s time to make plans and to make the rounds of Open Houses – and Kindergarten is just eight months away! Private or public school, going to school “on time” (per your child’s birthday and Georgia regulations), or “red-shirting” them (Google that!) are just a few of the decisions parents of a young student need to make. As with most things that concern children, you will not know if you made the “best” decision until possibly years down the road. Sometimes there is no “best” plan. Sometimes what’s right for one child in your family doesn’t work for the other child. Today there are so many options for educating children that’s it’s almost impossible to even know what all the options even are! In counseling so many preschool parents throughout the years the best advice I can give still remains: know your child’s strengths and weaknesses from their preschool teacher and stay involved in their education no matter what school choice you make. You know your child better than anyone and no one can be a better advocate for the “best” education for them than you. This is a sure-fire way for both you and your child to have “the best” educational experience. “Loving to Learn!”
Happy New Year!
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Owner, Peachtree Park Prep
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Let’s Be Grateful for the Intangibles
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hen we start a new year we often reflect on the last one. Although we are often reminded that the “good things in life are free,” most of us tend to measure our success by the things we can count, like our bank accounts, homes, or cars. Love and relationships are things that are not tangible with no scientific measure for them and this is probably why we sometimes take them for granted. In past times in my marriage, I often focused on what I believed were my husband’s negative attributes: he is snippy sometimes; he doesn’t share the chores equally, and on and on. Only in those big moments when I was assessing whether I should stay in the relationship did I acknowledge all the positive things that our relationship had to offer. Daily, I forgot to appreciate his supportive ways, the ways he always came through for me, and that he was and is a great dad. Although he possessed all that I looking for in a mate, in those days I chose to focus on the minor things that I did not like.
Sometimes in life we get exactly what we want or need in relationships, but we focus so much on the negative, we are not grateful for the positive. Perhaps in your life, there is a relationship that you are taking for granted. Take a moment to write down all of the positive things you can think of about the person and the relationship and next time they annoy you, refer to this list. I am willing to bet the little annoyances will seem less important and your relationship will be even better in 2014.
Valerie Odom Cobbin, BA, MBA
Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Brighter Tomorrow Hypnotherapy 404-459-2705 www.brightertomorrowhypnotherapy.com
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s we begin this new year, I thought of all the different topics I could cover. I thought about how important a practice of gratitude is for helping ease fear and foreboding joy. Then there’s cultivating creativity and finding ways to fully express ourselves inside and out. However, what I landed on was the idea of kicking off 2014 with tools of self-compassion. This is hands down what I know my clients struggle with the most in their lives. My clients are not alone! This is why there are books and websites dedicated to ways to increase self-compassion. The first question to ask yourself is, “ Would I talk to or treat a friend the way I’m treating myself right now?” There is a myth that negative self-talk is motivating. However, research supports that shame talk leads us further away from our goals and down paths of sabotage and self-destruction. If you are looking for ways to cope with emotions, want a healthier relationship with yourself and others, and need a tool for the daily stressors in life, I think you may think you’ve hit the mental health jackpot. For your self-compassion kick off, I’m directing you to check out a pioneer in this area, Kristin Neff. Her website, www.SelfCompassion.org has videos, articles, books and even an audio course to check out. I wish you a very compassionate 2014!
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Health & Wellness Try a New Sport for the New Year... And Many Years To Come
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rowing up, I enjoyed playing tennis with my dad in Sandy Springs. It was a fun. social workout. As we start this new year and look to make exercise more a part of our lives, I invite you to consider tennis, as this family-friendly sport will serve up fun and fitness for many years to come.
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authority who studied more than 10,000 people for 20 years, reported that people who participated in tennis three hours per week, at a moderately vigorous intensity, cut their risk death of death -- from any cause – in half.
* Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State
University reported tennis players scored higher in vigor, optimism, and self-esteem while scoring lower in depression, anger, confusion, and anxiety and tension, than other athletes and non-athletes.
* Scientists at the University of Illinois say the alertness and tactical
thinking required by tennis may generate new connections between nerves in the brain, and promote a lifetime of continuing development of the brain.
* Dr. Jim Gavin, author of “The Exercise Habit” says tennis outperforms
golf and most other sports in developing positive personality characteristics.
* Studies in caloric expenditures show that competitive tennis burns more calories than aerobics or cycling.
As a fan of the sport myself, I agree with every one!
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Health & Wellness The Fitness Model Experience Saturday, January 18, 2014
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ach year, millions of Americans make resolutions to lose weight and fit into their skinny jeans. The following tips can help you stay on track and achieve your fitness goals this New Year:
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fast. Mix up your time on the treadmill by adding intervals of intensity to blast more fat and incorporating different activities such as jump roping, hiking and yoga. Working out is a lot easier when you do activities you actually like.
• Don’t be afraid of eating (some) fats. By eating more
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• Plan for snack attacks. Keep healthy, satisfying snacks such
as whole wheat crackers and peanut butter, apple slices and string cheese, or dried fruit and mixed nuts on you at all times. Planning ahead helps you make better choices and avoid hunger pitfalls.
• Get more sleep. Getting enough shuteye helps control the hormones that regulate appetite, which can help you make better food choices.
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Money Matters What to Do with Your Inheritance
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aby Boomers, a.k.a. The Luckiest Generation, will inherit some $8.4 trillion dollars in the coming years. Nearly one in five boomers – those born from 1946 to 1965 -- will share in that pot. Thirty percent of “pre-boomers” (1930-1945) expect to receive an inheritance. Fifteen percent of those folks predict to collect more than $100,000 after the funeral. Inheritances are by their nature bittersweet. They come at the terrible cost of losing a loved one. A significant inheritance – like a lottery jackpot – is also a double- edged sword. Properly managed, it can change lives; poorly managed, it can slip through your hands and lead to terrible heartbreak.
3. Protect the kids. Make children wait for their portion of the
inheritance. Many adults can’t be trusted to do the smart thing with a pot of money; just image a teen running loose with a wallet full of cash. It will be empty faster than a can of Pringles at a high school lunch table. Make a note: when it comes time to write your will, specify that any money left to minors be used only for education expenses until the recipients reach a certain age.
Here are some tips for insuring that any bequest you receive is a lasting blessing and not a short-lived curse.
1. Be Patient. Remember that there is no deadline or pressure to
figure out what to do with the money. People often feel like they need to do something as quickly as possible, whether it be investing it, getting a new car, paying off debt, etc. While those may be solid ideas, they can all wait for three, six, or even 12 months while you develop an overall game plan to maximize the benefit to you and your family.
2. Make a plan. Inheritances should be invested and not spent. Live your daily life as though you didn’t get a dime. Elimination of debt is a great use for inheritance money -provided it’s not setting the stage for you to rack up more debt. Putting the money in a retirement or college fund is another sound use.
About Wes Moss: Certified financial planner Wes Moss is the Chief Investment Strategist at Capital Investment Advisors and host of “Money Matters” on Atlanta’s WSB radio. To reach Wes, visit www.YourWealth.com, follow him on Twitter at @WesMoss365, or call 404-531-0018 to schedule a meeting with one of CIA’s expert financial advisors.
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GRAND OPENING Dance 101 comes to Alpharetta!
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t n e m e v o r p m I The Hub’s Home What to Consider in a Portable Generator
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emember Snowmageddon 2011? The city of Atlanta was crippled for most of a week. Ice became a major problem on roads for several days.
• Generators are typically viewed as loud products, but newer ‘inverter style’ technology actually allows some generators to operate no louder than normal speech.
Georgia Power crews (and crews from neighboring states) worked around the clock to get power back to areas of the city and north Georgia. Sled and ice melt sales soared. After the storm passed, we even sold some snow blowers! It was crazy.
• The last thing you want is a generator that you have to constantly be filling the fuel. Some generators (like the Honda Super Quiet EU Generators) can run for up to 20 hours on a single tank of gas!
Since the power outages of Snowmageddon, however, one product has seen many residual sales. Generators. Sure, a lot of folks have been getting generators for the ‘play’ aspect of owning one. Many people are buying portable generators that can be taken camping or tailgating, but most people are also considering the benefits that come from owning a generator during an emergency. Here are some other things to consider when looking for a generator: • If using primarily for emergency power, how easily can you get power to essential home appliances?
• What are your power needs? This really is unique to each person. What must you have in order to be comfortable? It is fairly simple to add up wattage needs and determine what is best for you. Visit howardbrothers.com/wattage-calculator to determine your needs. • Not all generators produce CLEAN power. Now, I’m not talking about smog and pollution (remember a generator can NEVER be run indoors.) Clean power refers to consistent power. No spikes. Spikes can cause equipment to shutdown, but can also damage some appliances. Almost everything digital today has circuitry or a computer to make it run. • Don’t forget service and support over the long term. Your investment should take into consideration regular maintenance. Make sure you have someone who can service the product if there are any problems in the future. If you already have a generator and plan to pull it out in the case of an emergency, make sure you have clean fuel in it. As I’ve mentioned before in previous articles, ethanol in our fuels can cause havoc on small engine power equipment. The fuel breaks down and can invite moisture into the fuel system. Do not use marginal fuel!
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The Hub’s Home Improvement
Helping Your Pet Adjust to a Move
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ith all of the stress and confusion that comes with moving don’t forget your four-legged friends. They will sense that something is about to change, so here are a few tips to minimize their anxiety and help your pet adapt to their new home.
1. Keep things as normal as possible. One of the best ways to prepare your pet is to continue as much of their routine as you can. Try and take a break from packing or unpacking for normal play time and grooming. And, stay on schedule for feeding and walks as well.
2. Throw away your stuff, not theirs. One of the best parts of moving is purging all the old junk in the attic and basement that you’ve held onto for years. Try to limit the giveaway pile to your things. One way your pet will feel secure in his new environment is to have his old, ratty bed, ball, or chew toy.
3. Have a plan for moving day. If you have a pet sitter or a friend that your pet knows, have them stay with your pet on moving day. If that’s not possible, set aside a safe place in the new home away from the chaos where your pet cannot get lost or hurt.
4. Help them adjust slowly. As you become familiar with your new surroundings, so is your pet. Slowly introduce rooms in the house as they get more comfortable and let them sniff around and discover their new environment.
5. Be patient. The commotion of a move can sometimes bring up old behavior problems in your pet, so be patient. Consistency is really to the key to making this a great move for you and your four-legged friends.
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Featuring The Atlanta Ice Marvels Saturday, January 25th Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075 DAYPASS: $10.00 -- 10:00am - 5:00pm
RECEPTION & REVEAL $35.00 -- 6:00pm - 10:00pm • Hosted by Jamie Bendall of the Punchline • Heated Cocktail Lounge • Reveal of 12 ft Ice Sculpture • Lighting of the 10 Ft Ice Torch • Farm Fresh Food and Beverage Included • Live Music Featuring: The Stephen Lee Band
• Full Access to The Chattahoochee Nature Center • Watch the Atlanta Ice Marvels Create a Sculpture & Torch • Food Truck Alley 11:00am - 4:00pm • Ice Sculpting Competition • Magician and Inflatables for the Kids • Onsite Broadcast by B98.5 FM TOTAL PACKAGE $45.00 -- 10:00am - 10:00pm Children’s Charities Event Benefiting: • Bonfire with S’mores • • Participation in all Daypass Festivities The Early Autism Detection Unit for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta • Complimentary Shuttle Service • Plus: Private Meet, Greet and Reveal with Purchase Tickets Online: www.ticketalternative.com Search: ICE FEST • Much, Much More! The Atlanta Ice Marvels: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tickets by Phone: 877-725-8849
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