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and not be seduced by that power? eted? Are you willing to do everything Do you have the ability to think of not possible to keep Fairfield Plantation from Please, talk to your family and see if they are willing for you to commit to this enonly your family, but of the families of having to raise dues? deavor. If you can handle these questions, your neighbors? Can you think outside of your own group, whether it be the lakers, Do you understand that people can some- then please consider running. It will be the toughest unpaid job that you have or the golfers, or any other group that you times become overly emotional about ever had, but one where you can truly may belong, and make decisions that will their families, their friends, and their homes? Can you overlook a sometimes make a difference for your family and the be best for all? +A angry response to a tough decision? Can other families within this community. Are you willing to make tough decisions you handle the power that you will have to hold every organization within this Steve Barden to affect many of your neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives community to a sound fiscal policy where

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Applications are now available at the POA Office for property owners interested in running for the POA Board of Directors. Three property owners will be elected at the 2014 POA Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 by a majority vote of the Fairfield Plantation Property Owners.

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POA Directors are elected for three year terms. Helpful skills of a director could include but are not limited to; degrees such as Finance, Business Management, Engineering, and other

advanced degrees, demonstrated entrepreneurial skills, and a strong desire to improve our community.

all information will remain confidential.

This year there will be only one Orientation Session for all Candidates to attend in early June. This informal session will give all Candidates the forms to the POA Office by Friday, chance to ask questions regarding the May 23th, 2014. functions and duties of Board memReminder: All candidates will be bers should they be elected. Pictures required to complete a background will be taken at this session. and drug screen check form and include that information with their Thank You Candidates must return their application, resume and background check

Candidate Application Form. The background check will be completed by an independent firm, and

POA Administration

I have to give credit and thank the POA Board for listening to the people and not raising our dues. Although I don’t agree with some who say $1,400 assessments per year is a good deal, I do understand that once an assessment has reached a certain amount, the best that can be expected is that it doesn’t go higher. Forget about it going lower.

Another good piece of financial news is that we should have a projected $205,000 to place within Reserves which should give us a total reserve of $439,202. That’s a good start to that rainy-day fund for those unexpected bills.

Some other good news from the board — Assessment collections exceeded this year’s assessment budget of $3,010,000 by $112,911 dollars, for a total of $3,122,911. Remember, the board’s budget was based on expecting 2,150 dues-paying lots ($1,400 x 2150 = $3,010,000). That is good news, but we still have a lot of work to do. According to the board, there are 3,000 potential duespaying lots, so we are still missing out on an additional $1,190,000 (That’s 3,000 - 2,150 = 850 x $1,400 =

members in our golf course so it will be bringing in more revenue. I really believe that the golf course has the capability of breaking even instead of costing us.

$1,190,000). This isn’t the board’s fault; rather it is the oversight of the people who own property within Fairfield Plantation who do not pay their share.

I congratulate the board for their success, but I also encourage them to continue. We still need to push for more

So, the board has proved that it can keep dues constant. There are other ways that we can trim our costs, so let’s hold them to continue their success. Let’s start now, and see if we can continue to hold assessments down. Start now, to say no more due hikes in Fairfield. If we can continue to do that, then I will agree that our $1,400 dues

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home care. As a result, financial planning has become even more crucial to the economic well-being of adult children responsible for the care of their elderly parents. Don’t wait until the last minute — start planning now to ensure the future care of your parents.͒͒Many baby boomers are finding that their aging parents are in need of health care assistance. Luckily, there are many options available today to help your parents grow old gracefully, either in their own home or in a facility, and several ways that you can finance the costs of the care.

Research Your Options If your parents are healthy seniors who can look after themselves, they generally are eligible to enter a continuing-care retirement community that allows them to buy or rent an apartment and ensures them lifetime nursing care when it is necessary. Another option for healthy seniors is private long-term care insurance, which can help cover nursing-home costs or the cost of an in-home aide. There are a wide range of services and options available if your parent needs more substantial assistance and is not eligible for the above-mentioned services. Many families opt for moving an aging parent into their own home. If you are able to peacefully coexist with your parent, this may be a good idea because the arrangement frees you from worry about the upkeep of a second home, and you and your children can have valuable time to spend with your loved one.

Maintaining Their Own Home When living together is not a workable plan, maintaining your parent in his or her own home is also an option. There are, however, several fairly expensive things that may be required to make a home environment safe and suitable for an aging person. Various safety features may be necessary, including firstfloor bathrooms, grab bars in hallways and bathrooms, and a personal emergency response system in case your parent needs assistance while alone. If your parent is in need of daily assistance with meals or chores, he or she can apply for several services such as Meals on Wheels, which may be free for anyone over 60. If your parent needs more personal assistance, you may want to look into hiring an inhome aide at a skill level appropriate for the amount of help needed. Medicare will only pay the full cost of professional help if a physician certifies that your parent requires nursing care and if these services are provided by a Medicare-certified home health care agency. Adult day care is also an option and a good way to get your parent to socialize with other adults. Prices for day care can cost up to $100 a day or more, depending on the amount of attention and activities provided, and reduced rates may be offered for those who can't afford the full charge. Call your local ! "

May 20, 2014 is Election Day! I am on the ballot for re-election to remain your County Commissioner. I thought I was not going to be able to run again, but life changed and I am ready to finish what I started!

Fairfield was able to secure a SBA loan for flood damages. Much work was done to obtain GEMA and FEMA funding, but private property status prevented that from occurring. Fairfield got to keep its voting precinct, after a major

charge by citizens, and a final action by our legislature. The precinct was determined appropriate and will remain that way as long as we abide by the precinct requirements. We must have open gates for 24 hours, signs are I was the first female County permitted outside the precinct boundaries, and anyone Commissioner ever elected going to the precinct must be allowed access. in the 120 year history of Following the census of 2010, there was a redistricting of Carroll County. I was not / each voting area. District 2, our district, had to give up accepted at first, among the 6,000 voters due to the growth in the Villa Rica area. men, but I believe that would have been the case with District 2 now includes Fairfield and the city of Villa any female. But once they got to know me, we worked Rica. There are just over 11,000 voters in this district. If very well together. Today the male commissioners have the commissioner had not lived in Fairfield, Fairfield really encouraged me to run again. They say I have would most likely have become part of District 5 and something to bring to the table. They choose me…cool! District 2 would have been primarily Villa Rica. Carroll County has changed a lot in the past seven years. Carroll County has a quilt museum, Southeastern Quilt I have been part of a commission that finalized plans and and Textile Museum. This is a major coup for Carroll built a new judicial center (courthouse). You build one of County. The museum is small currently, but expected to those about once every 100 years. Villa Rica has a beaugrow as space allows. The National Quilt Museum in tiful amphitheater that came to fruition following the Paducah, Kentucky, saved that city several years ago. If ideas of Barbara Daniell and others, and from the you have not been to the museum, please go. If you have $400,000 that I convinced the Commission Villa Rica not been to the Gold Museum and ridden the train, please deserved. That amphitheater now is the major event locago. tion in town. Following the floods of 2009, life in Carroll County changed a bit. Due to the SPLOST funding, Carroll County was able to get our roads and bridges repaired quickly. We were also declared a disaster area which allowed emergency funding for much of the county.

We have had Luke Bryan’s Country Concert twice and Merle Haggard will soon make an appearance in Carroll County. Not many counties in any state have that claim to fame! We have a great park in the Little Tallapoosa Park. We just had close to 400 Boy Scouts at the park for a jamboree. It is great for biking, camping, horse back riding… you name it. We purchased the John Tanner State Park when the State could not keep it going. I believe that park is an asset that Carroll County needed to maintain. I believe my greatest contribution to District 2 has been the relationships that I have helped develop. Fairfield now has a voice in the community. I started on the Community Relations committee years ago, whose goal was to improve communications outside the gate. I believe that committee strives to do that even today. Relationships are what allow us to work with others. I can call just about anyone around our community and they will return the call. We may not always get what we want, but at least we get heard. Being a commissioner is an honor! I am humbled that you have put your trust in me to represent you. I hope you will allow me to continue representing Fairfield as your District Commissioner. Please vote, at our precinct, May 20th! Vicki Anderson

Grape growing was started again in Carroll County after many years of no grapes, other than muscadines. There is now a tasting room in Villa Rica for locally grown grapes that have become wine! We will soon have a winery on North Hulett Road and another wine tasting room.

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Please come join the Community Relations committee in Welcoming our new neighbors to Fairfield with a community wide picnic on Sunday, April 27, 2014

from 2 to 5 pm at the Rec. center. Bring your favorite dish, chair or blanket and enjoy and old fashioned family picnic. Please RSVP to Tammy Priest at 770-809-9217 or by email @ tpriest36@comcast.net. Tammy Priest Community Relations Chair

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financial help for those families paying for nursing home care. Medicare will only pay for care on a short-term basis, and Medicaid only offers benefits to low income individuals with limited assets. And, with the average nursing home stay costing upwards of $90,000 per year, financial planning has become even more crucial to the economic well-being of adult children responsible for the care of their elderly parents.1 Don't wait until the last minute -- start planning now to ensure the future care of your parents.

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is less than $3,800, you can claim your parent as your dependent, giving you a tax ex!, emption for each parent so cared for and allowing you to write off much of the medical & expenses. (Note: The dependent exemption phases out at higher income levels. Check with your tax advisor.) You may also be able to claim a federal tax credit that will en7111 able you to take up to $3,000 off the cost of in-home care or day care. Another option is the flexible spending account (FSA), which lets you pay for a certain amount of care Helpful Resources each year with pre-tax dollars. If sending your parent to a nursing home is inevitable, make sure you research each home extensively. Reservations at the home selected should be made at least a year ahead of the time that you expect your parent will need it, as waiting lists are typically long at well-respected facilities. Keep in mind, too, that the government offers limited

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There are many resources that can help you by providing valuable information and referrals. In addition to the resources listed below, your place of worship, local hospital, and senior services groups and agencies may also be helpful.

Points to Remember As the population ages, many baby boomers may be called upon to care for an aging parent. There are a range of options available to senior citizens, depending on their circumstances and the degree of care they require, including continuing-care retirement communities, moving a parent into the child's home, or modifying a parent's home to make it safe. Certain tax breaks may be available if you can claim your parent as a dependent.

LeadingAge (202-783-2242) offers information on how to Research all your options, and consult the various resources available for the elderly. choose a nursing home or assisted-living facility, a directory of continuing-care retirement communities, and information on long Because of the possibility of human or mechanical error by S&P Capital IQ Financial -term care insurance. Family Caregiver Alliance (415-434-3388) offers information for caregiver concerns, newsletters, fact sheets (English, Spanish, and Chinese), and an online support group. The National Alliance for Caregiving is a national resource center that provides information on elder-care conferences, books, and training for professionals. National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (202-8720888) is an advocacy group for local aging agencies. The Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116) is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging service that puts you in touch with local services for older adults and their families.

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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which course of action may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor. ͒͒This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor. © 2013 S&P Capital IQ Financial Communications. All rights reserved. Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through IFG Advisory, LLC, a registered investment advisor. IFG Advisory, LLC and Milestone Investment Management, LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial.

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Firefighters respond at a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice to a fire or medical emergency and that means that they require more than just having the equipment in place. They must know, without a doubt, that their equipment will work when they need it. Minutes count in the emergency world of

levels, the hoses are run through a series of four tests per level, pumping be-

firefighting, and every minute lost because some equipment doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work may mean the difference of whether the house, or a life, is saved.

tween 375 and 680 gallons per minute during the testing time. Then, they run the unit at 100% capacity, or 750 gallons per

This month, the Fairfield Fire Department ran each of their three fire trucks through extensive pump testing to ensure that the equipment will do the job when it is required. For the test, each truck used the lake as a water source, pumping the water through the trucks, out the fire hoses, and back into the lake.

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minutes. How does that compare to what is required at a standard fire? According to Chief Mikos, a 1 to 2 room fire will usually require 120 to 200 gallons per minute. A larger fire may require approximately 525 gallons per minute. The old yellow pumper, number 1101, passed the tests. The hoses were repacked, and the truck was made ready as they pulled in their main engine, the 1,250 gallon-perminute, red, custom pumper. Whenever the fire department is testing equipment, they must have one fire truck and crew ready for an immediate response. Truck 1101, the yellow backup truck, was tested and ready. The massive red custom pumper cost $210,500, but $200,000 of that was paid through the last of the three federal grants that Chief Mikos has obtained. Fairfield Plantation paid the remainder, $10,500 for this added protection.

The oldest fire truck of the fleet, the yellow, 1978 F800 Custom Cab 750 gallon per minute unit, was tested first. They run the truck and the hoses through a series of tests at 50, 75 and 100% of capacity. At the 50 and 75%

All three trucks passed the tests, ensuring that when they are called upon, they will be ready. Steve Barden

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To the residents of Fairfield and District 2,

ambulances which could help with response times during critical incidents. He would also like to I have known Marc Lattanzio for 14 years and I work with the other commissioners and help defind him to be a solid, honest, and hardworking velop a comprehensive plan to build two additional person. Marc has lived in Fairfield for 20 years and fire stations that are desperately needed in the cares deeply about our community, which most of Hulett community and the Tyus area between Caryou know, because he volunteered to serve on the rollton and Bowdon. Marc realizes that every citiBoard of Directors in Fairfield. It is my opinion that zen in Carroll County deserves adequate and equal anyone who volunteers their time to do a thankless protection. These are just a sample of the issues he job has to love their community. I have talked to would like to address if he is elected to serve. Marc Marc on many occasions about his decision to run is committed to exploring additional services the for District 2 County Commissioner. Marc has county is able to legally provide to Fairfield in conmany forward thinking ideas which would help put cert with protecting the privacy of Fairfield and its the County back on track for the future. Marc assets. brings a different perspective to the table because of his experience working as Deputy Sheriff for CarI am confident that Marc will provide District 2 roll County. He has seen firsthand some of the defi- with strong and stable leadership, a quality that is ciencies our County faces and would like to make greatly needed in this community. This election them right. I truly believe that he can do a better job will be decided on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Marc representing all the citizens of Carroll County and will get my vote and I hope he will get your vote make it a better place for all of us. I know Marc to also. For comments or questions, Marc can be be fiscally responsible, stable and he is always will- reached on his cell at 678-873-7981. ing to listen. Sincerely, Marc has told me Carroll County only has five amJennifer Maxwell bulances that are contracted to serve the entire county. Marc is aware of the need for additional

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" Included in the Primary Election scheduled for May 20 of this year is the election of District 2 County Commissioner. This commissioner represents Fairfield and Villa Rica. When considering this election, it is important that a continuation of the progress that Fairfield has made in its recognition by the rest of the County be maintained.

voting. This is partially supported by the fact that certain documentation used to establish Fairfield as a Precinct disappeared from the Election and Registration Office Files.

the County assistance allowed by law. An example is getting county purchased materials needed for road and culvert repair at county cost. She negotiated with the county to help lay the footings for the foundation for the fire staTo combat this attempt, residents of Fairfield tion at no cost to Fairfield. With her efforts the developed a petition to maintain our status as a county also helped Fairfield negotiate with a Precinct. The current District 2 County Comconcrete company to get the lowest price. missioner, Vicki Anderson assisted us in the Fairfield continues to reap the benefit of the It is only through a friendly act by a former development and presentation of that Petition purchase power of the county, which purchases Carroll County Manager of Voting and Regis- to the Carroll County Election Office. She at the lowest cost. In addition Vicki was instrutration that Fairfield became a Precinct. In the went to bat for us to keep the petition alive and mental in having county roads servicing Fairsucceeding 7 to 8 years the Fairfield Precinct try to recover the documentation that had dis- field resurfaced. There has been Carrollton and demonstrated that it was a very active and im- appeared. Because of her efforts she received Villa Rica city along with county relationships portant player in the Carroll County elections. some strong push back from certain County established by our current Commissioner that It had not been recognized before because it and Carrollton leaders. As a side issue there are beneficial to this community. These relawas buried in the results of being counted in was never a response to the petition even tionships do not need to be broken. another Precinct. The Fairfield Precinct consis- though legally a response was required by tently has one of the highest turn out of voters Georgia law. This issue was finally settled by Vickie Anderson has served her constituents in in Carroll County. At the end of those 7 years, our current Georgia House Representative, both Fairfield and Villa Rica competently and there was an attempt to dissolve this precinct Dustin Hightower. fairly. It is recommended she be continued in and split it in half throwing it into 2 other Preoffice. cincts. There is no doubt in my mind that this Following the flood of the ages which imJanice Sundberg move was an attempt to diminish the impact of pacted roads and homes in Fairfield, Vicki again assisted the community by obtaining all Fairfield by discouraging older voters from

Property Control News: Applications and Permits… community standards to avoid continuing daily fines. A $25.00 application fee and $75.00 deposit applies to all oh my! requests. The deposit is refundable upon approved comAs a covenant controlled community, your Property Conpletion of the project within permitted timeframe. Applitrol Committee (PCC) work diligently to ensure all modications can be obtained from the POA Office or online at fications and improvements within the community and on www.fairfieldplantation.com. PCC Documents are availindividually owned lots adhere to the Rules & Regulaable at the POA Office. Feel free to let the POA Office tions set forth by the Declarations of Fairfield Plantation. know of any concerns within the community so they can Such changes and improvements require a completed be addressed. application to be submitted to the POA Office for review by the PCC. All modification or improvement requests Property Control Reminders: No tree over six inches in will be reviewed and responded to within thirty (30) days diameter shall be removed from any lot without prior of a complete application and approval must be obtained written consent of the committee. No vehicle shall be prior to commencement of any associated work. Fines parked on any street in the Subdivision. No truck shall be

stripped, partially wrecked, or junk motor vehicle, or part thereof, shall be permitted to be parked or kept on any street or lot. All lots, whether occupied or unoccupied, shall be well maintained and no unattractive growth or accumulation of rubbish or debris shall be permitted. Every fuel storage tank shall be buried below the surface of the ground or screened by fencing or shrubbery to the satisfaction of the Committee. Every outdoor receptacle for ashes, trash, rubbish or garbage shall be installed underground, screened or so placed and kept as not to be visible from any street, lake or recreational area. Please be mindful of our Declaration of Restrictions, these reminders can be found under General Prohibitions and

Requirements. A copy is available at the POA Office. will be levied for any project commencing or completed parked for storage overnight, or longer, on any lot, in without prior approval. Unauthorized modifications or such a manner as to be visible to the occupants of other Property Control Committee improvements may need to be removed or brought up to lots or the users of any street, lake or recreation area. No

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Lakes & Dams Update: The Lakes & Dams committee is looking forward to a great season on our lakes this year. Each month we’ll post Dock’s Tips regarding fishing, boating and lake news as well as boating reminders to help insure everyone’s safety this upcoming season. Lake Rules and Pre-Inspection Boat documents are available on the website or at the POA office. Please feel to let the POA office know of any questions or concerns so we can address as needed. Dock’s Tips: After an extensive RFP process, construction of a new fishing dock on Lake Ashley has been approved and is underway. Bill Colquitt was awarded the contract and is currently staging material to commence

work which is scheduled for completion within 2-3 weeks pending any interruptions with weather. Start making plans now to come out with family and do some early spring fishing.

or less, Limit the harvest of forage fish such as bluegill and shell cracker to 20/day. Harvesting will free up forage for the bass and improve overall growth rate. All grass carp caught in any Lake must be immediately returned to the water. Further recommendations from AES

Fishing News: The February issue of Plantation Press outlined a small error in regards to harvesting fish from Lake Ashley. The fishing policy can be found in the Lake Rules. In an effort to increase fishing habitat and improve the balance of our fishery, harvest recommendations from Aquatic Environmental Services (AES) are as follows: Harvest crappie measuring 10” or less, Harvest all catfish, green sunfish and warmouth, Harvest bass measuring 13”

area to place fish attractors throughout the lakes for added protection, spawning and overall health of the fish. As presented by the Lakes & Dams Committee, the Board of Directors has approved the placement of 200 fish attractors throughout the lake(s). In efforts of cost efficiency, our Maintenance Department will construct all fish attractors. Placement of the fish attractor will be in main lake areas in deep water and will not impact safety or recreational use of the lakes. Boating News: Boat permit fees for 2014/2015 are due May 1st. Please visit the POA office to purchase your decal(s) and be sure to bring a copy of your liability insurance when applicable. Permit fees can be found on the website. Boats which are found to be operating on the lake without a valid sticker will be cited and fines strictly enforced, see Lake Rules for details. If you have a new boat, please complete the pre-inspection form located on the website or pick up at the POA office to get your inspection scheduled. Boating Safety Reminders: No Boat or Personal Watercraft shall operate within seventy-five feet (75’) of a designated swimming area and shall not operate over Idle Speed within seventy-five feet (75’) of the shoreline, a swimmer, disabled boat or manually powered watercraft (Lake Rules Section 8.4.1). Swimmers, canoes, kayaks, row boats, paddleboats, rafts, inner tubes, floats, and similar devices shall be limited to the area no greater than fifty feet (50’) from any shoreline (Lake Rules Section 8.4.2).

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If we got a hankerin’ for something on the other end of the spectrum we could travel a few hours and get a Chi% ! % / cago pie. Places like Lou Malnati’s, Gino’s, and Giordano’s serve a deep dish pizza that is sure to make you forget about that cracker thin pizza from St. Louis , 9 (for me it was only temporarily). I can eat an entire medium St. Louis pizza but Chicago deep dish is so filling that I am usually good to finish one piece. A typical large deep dish can have about 5 cups of cheese, not to mention The South does a lot of foods extremely well! Fried chicken, sweet tea, biscuits and gravy, greens, peach cob- all of the sauce and toppings. How can you not love anything with that much cheese? bler, boiled peanuts, and the list goes on and on. One staple that is missing in southern cuisine is a regional pizza. While living in the Midwest we had the luxury of Then if we had a late night out and wanted a greasy trianhaving the best of both worlds when it came to pizza. St. gle we had several yummy NY style pizza places around. NY style pizza has a crisp medium thickness crust, is Louis, my ultimate favorite, is a super thin crust with a magical cheese called provel. Provel is what I refer to as topped with a dry mozzarella, and the sauce is extra tomatoey. The end result is a pizza that will stick to your ribs a ‘mutt’ cheese because it is a blend of white cheddar, swiss, and provolone. It is creamy, ooey gooey goodness. and make any day a tasty one. The main distinction when eating a NY style pizza is if you are a blotter or not? I Imo’s is the most popular chain of pizza places in St. Louis but you can find an infinite number of small pizze- consider the grease extra flavor and would never even think of blotting. rias that make this regional favorite.

We are lucky here in the South to be able to go to places that try to replicate these regional favorites (except for St. Louis and if anyone comes across a place like that PLEASE let me know). The best replica pizza place I have had in Atlanta is Antico, a Neapolitan style pizzeria. This place has a fun, casual atmosphere and then the pizza they bring to the table instantly transports you right to Italy. They have classic, fresh Neapolitan toppings like basil, San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, artichokes, and mozzarella that cover a super thin crust that is baked in a wood-fire oven. It is delicious and I thoroughly enjoy dining there and other many of the other ‘copycats’. That said, how cool would it be if we had our own regional style because as good as our other dishes are I can only imagine that it would be delish! I envision a biscuit style medium thickness crust, that has a sweet tomato sauce, and a good blend of earthy shredded cheese. Hhhhmmm, must work on this. Until then, we’ll just have to keep enjoying other region’s pizza masterpieces.

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pictures of food where the peas look like they’ve been polished and they match the green print on the tablecloth Someone recently donated stacks and and the dressing on the salad goes with the napkin rings. stacks of cooking books to the And you think “Why don’t I get off my lazy behind and Women’s Club with lots of interestmake something that looks and tastes good.” ing names like “The Smitten Kitchen” and “Incredibly Delicious There are two reasons I don’t make something that could Recipes.” You know the kind I be photographed for a magazine. The first reason is, at a mean; you look through these cookbooks and you see quarter after eight on

husband like mine I can feed him anything. I admit that back when we first set up house I was a little worried about cooking. My mother-in-law is the kind who would fix three hot meals a day and all of them timed perfect. One day he was hungry and rushing me while I was getting ready to go out to eat so I gave him a Pup-a-roni dog treat as an appetizer to stave off his appetite. I come back from the bedroom and he asks me for some more of those good appetizers. That’s when I knew I could feed him anything.

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hours a week and we stay well fed. I pick up deli food all work week and he takes me out to restaurants on weekends, and I pass the cookbooks along to the Women’s Club. The only cookbook we need is “Libations for a Lazy Day.”

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