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NEWS AND VIEWS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Steve Barden — Activities & Dates PG. 2 Michael Stone — Home Refinancing Basics PG. 3 JC Collins July 4 Tennis Tournament—PG. 4 Cardboard Boat Regatta - PG. 5 Virginia Westlake— Sold in Fairfield— PG 7 Dottie Hitzeman — Yard of the Month; Garden Club Tour of Gardens—PG 8 Dr. Habiba Shaw—Lett’s Hear It for the Boys Part 2—PG. 9 Events & Dates — PG. 10
Phil O’Brien — The Rec Corner PG. 11
POA BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATE TIMELINE community what their vision for Fairfield
Applications for the Pat Rivera— Flag Etiquette ; Christina Henggeler — Too Busy to be Idle—PG. 12 Pat Rivera — Get Out & Have Some Fun; Tovey’s World - PG. 13
Steve Barden—Federico Gimenez of the Dockside Marina ; Help Wanted and For Sale PG. 14 Market Place — PG. 15 Casa Sol; Don Rich Ford PG. 16
POA Board of Directors All candidates that have successfully passed their background checks, drug screening, and submitted their applications for BoD positions in the upcoming Election and POA Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, September 27th 2014, will be introduced at the June 16 Public POA meeting.
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2014
is, and how they will be an asset to the BoD should they be elected. A group
Please mark your calendars: July 21st Candidates Introduction Speeches, Au-
picture of the candidates will be taken at this meeting.
gust 18th Candidates Q/A Forum, and September 27th for the Annual Meeting
The Candidates forum will be held at the Public POA meeting on August 18th,
and Election to be held at Midway Macedonia Church.
2014 at the Country Club. All candidates will be asked to state their views and respond to questions from Property Own-
POA Administration
ers. Time limits will be based upon the Each candidate will have the opportunity, number of candidates. Candidates will at the July 21st 2014 Public POA meeting, be elected for three year terms. a short forum (2 min.) to explain to the
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ACTIVITES AND IMPORTANT DATES Summer is going full blast now, with our newest business, the Dockside Marina, getting itself estab-
and the community. That will be an important board meeting and I encourage everyone to come to hear
lished, the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta event on June 28th, and then the FreedomFest Ac-
what the candidates have to say. Other important topics in this edition concern fi-
tivities during the 4th of July.
nancing and health. If you’re thinking about refi-
If you want to participate in the J.C. Collins Memo- nancing your home, read the excellent article on rial Tennis Tournament on July 4th, you need your page 3, Home Refinancing Basics by Michael
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registration fees turned in by Thursday, June 26th. Please see page 4 for a registration form for this
Stone. And on page 9, Dr. Shaw explains why men should be concerned about belly fat. I always learn
event.
something from these two writers and I believe you will as well.
Phone: 770-827-8542 Deadline for submissions in our next issue will be:
enough to keep your occupied, check out page 14
I had the opportunity to speak with Federico Gi-
Monday, July 7 2014
on some things to do outside the gates.
menez, the new owner of the Dockside Marina. He is a very interesting person, and that interview is on
And, if what’s going on within Fairfield is not
Besides the cool stuff that’s going on, we still have to deal with the real things of life. For example, the candidates for the POA Board of Directors will have time during the July 21 Public Board Meeting to explain why they will be an asset to the board
page 14. See how the Rotary Club has impacted this man’s life and how he, in turn, is returning the fa-
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HOME REFINANCING BASICS Michael L. Stone, AAMS® CEO & Founder Milestone Investment Management, LLC (770) 830-0063 ml.stone@lpl.com
Even though more than half of all new mortgages issued in recent years have been for homeowners refinancing their existing home loans, the decision to refinance isn’t necessarily the wisest strategy for everyone. The most important fact to consider is whether the savings from refinancing will compensate for the cost of the refinancing itself. If you don’t plan to stay in your home long enough to break even, refinancing could be a mistake. For those homeowners who do decide to refinance, there are several other variables to consider. For example, although short-
term mortgages typically offer lower interest rates than long-term mortgages, they usually involve higher monthly payments. On the other hand, they can result in significantly reduced interest costs over time. There is also a significant difference between a fixed-rate mortgage and an adjustable rate mortgage. The former allows a borrower to "lock in" a permanent rate, whereas the interest rate on the latter could go up in the future. In addition, some mortgages charge fees called "points" up front, but may offer lower interest rates in return. Always remember to check with your current lender about refinancing — your existing relationship could allow you to realize big savings in terms of both time and money. In recent years, Americans seeking to take advantage of low interest rates have lined up to refinance their mortgages -- often resulting in significantly lower monthly payments. But while it's true that refinancing has the potential to help you reduce the costs associated with borrowing money to own a home, it is not necessarily a strategy that makes sense for every individual in every situation. So before you make a commitment to refinance your mortgage, its important to do your homework and determine whether such a move is the right one for you.
To Refinance or Not The old and arbitrary rule of thumb said that a refi only makes sense if you can lower your interest rate by at least two percentage points for example, from 6% to 4%. But what really matters is how long it will take you to break even and whether you plan to stay in your home that long. In other words, make sure you understand -- and are comfortable with -- the amount of time it will take for your overall savings to compensate for the cost of the refinancing. Consider this: If you had a 30-year $200,000 mortgage with a 6.5% interest rate, your monthly payment would be $1,264. If you refinanced at 4.5%, your new monthly payment would be $1,013, a savings of $251 per month. Assuming that your new closing costs amounted to $2,000, it would take eight months to break even. ($251 x 8 = $2,008). If you planned to stay in your home for at least eight more months, then a refi would be appropriate under these conditions. If you planned to sell the house before then, you might not want to bother refinancing. (See below for additional examples.)
Remember -- All Mortgages Are Not Created Equal Don't make the mistake of choosing a mortgage based only on its stated annual percentage rate (APR), because there are a variety of other important variables to consider, such as: The term of the mortgage -- This describes the amount of time it will take you to pay off the loan's principal and interest. Although short-term
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JUNE 28, 2014 3RD ANNUAL CARBOARD BOAT REGATTA On Saturday, June 28th, the Recreation Committee along with the management of Fairfield Plantation’s newest amenity, Dockside Marina, would like to invite all residents and their guests for an afternoon of nautical nonsense in the form of the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. The event will take place at the marina boat ramp between 2:00 and 4:00pm. There will be canoe, paddle boat, kayak, and paddle board races leading up to the main event, the cardboard Boat Regatta. All races except for the Cardboard Boat event are free to enter but your racing vessel of choice must have a current and valid POA registration sticker to participate. All participants must fill out a waiver prior to racing, which will be available at the information table the day of the event. The cost to enter the Cardboard Boat event is $10.00 per team and all entry fees will be used to pay out as prize money for the event winners. Registration and waiver forms for all events, as well as the rules packets for the Cardboard Boat event are available at the POA Office. Please note that the Boat Ramp will be closed to all other traffic during the time of the event and plan accordingly. As always, if you would like to volunteer to help with these or any recreation events please contact Phil O’Brien at pobrien185@gmail.com or at 770-257-7818. On behalf of the Recreation Committee, Jim Blair, POA Manager Fairfield Plantation POA, Inc.
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mortgages typically offer lower interest rates than long-term mortgages, they usually involve higher monthly payments. On the other hand, they can result in significantly reduced interest costs over time.
The variability of the interest rate -- There are two basic types of mortgages: those with "fixed" (i.e., unchanging) interest rates and those with variable rates, which can change after a predetermined amount of time has passed, such as one year or five years. While an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) usually offers a lower introductory rate than a fixedrate mortgage with a comparable term, the ARM's rate could jump in the future if interest rates rise. If you plan to stay in your home for a long time, it may make sense to opt for the predictability and security of a fixed rate, whereas an ARM might make sense if you plan to sell before its rate is allowed to go up. Also keep in mind that interest rates have hovered near historical lows in recent years and are more likely to increase than decrease over time. 
Points -- Points (also known as "origination fees" or "discount fees") are fees that you pay to a lender or broker when you close the deal. While a "no cost" or "zero points" mortgage does not carry this up-front cost, it could prove to be more expensive if the lender charges a higher interest rate instead. So you'll need to determine whether the savings from a lower rate justify the added costs of paying points. (One point is equal to one percent of the loan's value.)
Stick With What You Know? Finally, keep in mind that your current lender may make it easier and cheaper to refinance than another lender would. That's because your current lender is likely to have all of your important financial information on hand already, which reduces the time and resources necessary to process your application. But don't let that be your only consideration. To make a well-informed, confident decision you'll need to shop around, crunch the numbers, and ask plenty of questions.
Points to Remember The decision to refinance should only be made if the long-term savings outweigh the initial expenses. To calculate your break-even point, divide the cost of the refi by your monthly savings. The resulting figure represents the number of months you will need to stay in the home to make the strategy work. 1.
Don't select a new mortgage based only on its annual percentage rate.
2.
Also evaluate the term of the loan, whether the interest rate is fixed or variable, and the relative merits of paying up-front fees in exchange for a lower rate.
3.
Your current lender already knows you and has your financial information on
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file, so you may be able to get a better deal that way, instead of going to a new lender. 4.
To get the best possible refinancing deal, you'll need to shop around, crunch some numbers, and ask a lot of questions.
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SOLD IN FAIRFIELD 10 Homes Sold and Closed in May:
303 Oak Ridge Dr. for $40,000 ;
6088 Wayfarer for $133,000;
2456 Ashton Dr. for $115,000;
1032 Lakeview for $67,100;
7055 Tara Dr. for $240,000;
8084 Cypress Ct. for $164,000;
4036 Golfview Place for $129,000; 9093
3187 Sweetbriar Dr. for $144,010;
Tarnwood Dr. for $157,900.
Essex Dr. for $105,000;
Half of these (5) were foreclosures, but that is now slowing down. submitted by Virginia Westlake at Better Homes and Gardens, Metro Brokers Real Estate
Mark your calendars for the June 28, 2014 Cardboard Boat Regatta.
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YARD OF THE MONTH—MARTIN AND KATHARINA MEDER
When Martin and Katharina Meder drove to their current home on Tara Drive in 2012, they looked at each other and said, “this is our home.” They purchased it right then and have never regretted it. The Meders have children living in Villa Rica and Carrollton, and knew about Fairfield Plantation because they would play golf whenever they visited. The lake is also important to them, and their 5-year-old great-granddaughter, Madison. On one visit, Madison caught a 6 lb catfish with a toy fishing pole. With help from her mother, they reeled the fish in. Katharina gives a lot of credit to Martin for the landscaping around the house. He put in a lawn, laid block around the house and purchased hundreds of bags of soil. Together, they planted multiple rare and unusual bushes for their enjoyment and, unfortunately, for the enjoyment of the deer and geese. Keeping these animals away has been some work,
PLANTATION PLANTERS GARDEN CLUB TOUR OF GARDENS The Plantation Planters Garden Club had their third annual Tour of Gardens on June 11, 2014. The Garden Club members were delighted by the lovely yards and gardens of four homes here in Fairfield Plantation. The homes on the tour this year were as follows:
Anita & Bud Wright at 5195 Fern Court
Peter Ely at 8174 N. Pinecone Drive
Each yard was outstanding and the hard work involved to achieve such beauty was greatly appreciated by all on the tour. A special thanks to all who shared their beautiful gardens! After our tour the Garden Club members enjoyed lunch at the Dockside Marina. Dottie Hitzeman
Martin & Katie Meder at 7157 Tara Drive Bill & Diane Cox at 5082 Amber Drive
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LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS—PART TWO Why Men Should Be Concerned About Belly Fat
Fat also produces hormone-like compounds called cyto-
Since visceral fat produces cytokines that are pro-
kines that increase inflammation. This is especially true
inflammatory, it can quietly do harm, like causing blood
of visceral fat. These inflammatory compounds can trig-
vessel inflammation that leads to heart disease and high
By Dr. Habiba N. Shaw
ger the type of low-grade inflammation that plays a role
blood pressure, increase insulin resistance, and promote
in heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. the growth of tumor cells. There's another problem too. Plus, visceral fat is a risk fac-
Some of the excess fat can deposit around the liver, lead-
Belly fat doesn't look pretty, but that's not the only prob-
tor for all-cause mortality in
ing to a common condition called fatty liver. In some
lem with it. Men who have excess belly fat are at higher
men. Pretty scary, huh?
people, fatty liver progresses to liver inflammation and
risk for health problems. However, not all tummy fat is
How much is too much?
then cirrhosis. That's another reason to keep belly fat
created equal. There's subcutaneous fat, the
If you're a male, how do you
giggly kind you can pinch and squeeze between your fingers. Then there's visceral fat. Visceral fat lies deeper within your abdomenal cavity, where it wraps around
Fortunately, if you're a male with excess visceral abdomi-
weight to have too much visceral fat. In fact, relatively
nal fat, you can reduce your risk by making appropriate
thin men can have problems with visceral abdominal fat
lifestyle changes. Here are some things you can do to
and not know it, since visceral fat lies deep in your ab-
tame belly fat:
dominal cavity. The best indication: A waistline of 40 inches in circum-
health problems. Higher levels of visceral fat in men are
ference or more. Combine that with elevated lipid levels
associated with a host of medical issues including heart
(triglycerides or LDL cholesterol) and high blood pres-
disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
sure and you almost surely have a problem with visceral
Why is belly fat in men such a problem?
fat. A 40-inch waistline is an arbitrary cutoff point for a higher risk for health problems, but it's important to take
that can be accessed during times of low food supply, but researchers are learning that fat is much more than that.
What can you do about it?
know if you have too much? You don't have to be over-
organs. It's visceral belly fat that's directly linked to
We think of belly fat as being a storage depot for energy
under control.
Lose weight if you're overweight. Do vigorous exercise several times a week. All exercise helps to reduce visceral fat but high-intensity exercise appears to be best. Start out walking but as you build up your fitness level, alternate walking with short periods of running, gradually increasing the intensity over time. Don't forget about the importance of resistance training to
an expanding waistline seriously. A 38-inch waist can very quickly turn into a 40-inch one unless you make the appropriate lifestyle changes.
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FAIRFIELD PLANTATION NEWS AND VIEWS JUNE 20 MOVIE AT THE BEACH
Friday, June 20, 2014
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SUMMER EVENTS AND DATES
Club Pool
Beach Pavilion
May 24th-August 10th
May 24th-August 10th
Monday-Friday 11am-8pm
Monday-Friday 10am-8pm
Saturdays 10am-8pm
Saturdays 10am-8pm
Sundays 12pm-8pm
Sundays 12pm-8pm
Rec Center
June 28, 2014
May 24th-August 10th
The 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta — Who’s going to have bragging rights this year?
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs Monday-Friday 11am-8pm and enjoy this free, PG rated movie Saturdays 11am-8pm at the beach with your neighbors. Sundays 12pm-8pm The movie begins at dusk, so come early for that perfect spot and enjoy music and trivia. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
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THE REC CORNER Come join us on Friday, June 20th for the Recreation Committee’s Movie Nights at The Beach series. We will be showing one of the biggest hits of the year, ‘The Lego Movie’ which is the story of an ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied 'Special', who is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis. The movie is rated PG with some very mild cartoon violence and is very family friendly. The movie is laugh out loud funny for both adults and children. The movie will begin playing at dusk but will be preceded by music, trivia, and maybe even some dancing. So pack your favorite blankets and lawn chairs and get there early for a good spot! There is no fee for the movie but concessions will be avail-
able for purchase at the snack counter throughout the evening.
The Recreation Committee along with the management of Fairfield Plantation’s newest amenity, Dockside Marina, would like to invite all residents and their guests for an afternoon of nautical nonsense in the form of The 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on June 28th. The event will take place at the marina between 2:00 and 4:00pm. There will be canoe, kayak, and paddle board races leading up to the main event, the cardboard Boat Regatta. All races except for the Cardboard Boat event are free to enter but your racing vessel of choice must have a current and valid POA registration sticker to participate. All participants must fill out a waiver prior to racing, which will be available Phil O’Brien at the information table the day of the event. The cost to enter the Cardboard Boat event is $10.00 per
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS help improve body composition. Choose the right kinds of carbohydrates. Avoid processed carbohydrates that are rapidly absorbed. Choose more
team and all entry fees will be used to pay out as prize money for the event winners. Registration and rules packets for the Cardboard Boat event will be available at the POA office, as well as the information table the day of the event. If you have never been to this event, I strongly urge you to attend as it is an absolute blast even if you are just a spectator. Dockside Marina will also be open for the event and will cap off the end of the festivities with some live music. So please come join us and share in our summertime fun! As always, if you would like to volunteer to help with these or any recreation events please contact Phil O’Brien at pobrien185@gmail.com or at 770-257-7818
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when you lose weight," says Michael Jensen, MD, a
proaching 40 inches, it's time to make some lifestyle
Mayo Clinic endocrinology specialist and obesity re-
changes. The good news? A combination of diet and ex-
searcher.
ercise will go far toward decreasing belly fat. So take a closer look at your diet -- and get moving!
whole foods that are naturally high in fiber, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Cut back on sugar, soft
Whether you're an "apple" shape with excess belly fat, or
drinks, and "white" foods like white rice, potatoes, and
a "pear" with wide hips and thighs, when you lose weight,
bread made with white flour. Avoid foods with high fruc- you'll most likely lose proportionately more from the tose corn syrup or trans-fats, present in many packaged
abdominal region than elsewhere.
foods. Fill up on vegetables! Veggies contain natural compounds that help reduce inflammation.
"Ninety-nine percent of people who lose weight will lose
Cut back on saturated fats in animal foods and full-fat
it in the abdominal region before anywhere else -- and
dairy products. Instead, choose healthier forms of fat like
will lose proportionately more weight from the upper
monounsaturated fats in nuts, olives, and avocados, and
body," says Jensen, also a professor of medicine.
omega-3 fats in fatty fish. Substitute plant-based protein and fish for a portion of the meat you eat.
And why is that? "Visceral fat, the kind tucked deep in-
Cut back on alcohol. Drinking three or more drinks a day
side your waistline, is more metabolically active and eas-
can increase visceral fat. Stick to one glass of red wine
ier to lose than subcutaneous fat under the skin, especially
daily. Red wine has natural antioxidants that may lower
if you have plenty of it," explains Penn State researcher
your risk for heart disease.
Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD.
The Answer to Flatter Abs And the more weight you have to lose, the more quickly you're likely to start losing your belly fat, experts say. Don't despair; you can lose that spare tire, experts say. But there's no secret formula.
The Bottom Line
Saturday, June 28, 2014 Who will bring home 1st Place this year in the Cardboard Boat Regatta?
"There is no magic bullet, diet plan, specific food, or type If you're a man, you may have too much visceral belly fat of exercise that specifically targets belly fat. But the good and not know it. Measure your waistline every few news is belly fat is the first kind of fat you tend to lose
months and make sure it's not expanding. If you're ap-
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FLAG ETIQUETTE In an effort to educate the public about the proper display and respect for our flag, the American Legion has published a booklet entitled: Let’s Be Right On Flag Etiquette. As stated in their forward, Americans have strong feelings of respect and reverence to the American flag which represents freedoms, rights, and responsibilities that are not enjoyed by peoples of any other country in the world. As such, knowledge of the proper display and use of the U.S. flag is incumbent upon every American citizen. Presented below are some elements of the Flag Code. More information is available at: www.legion.org.
Displaying the Flag Outdoors When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting
When it is displayed from the same flagpole with
When flown with the national banner of other coun-
another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must al-
tries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the
ways be at the top.
same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be
When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building. When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the
displayed above that of another nation. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.
same height and in a straight line, the flag of the
Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on
United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right. ..The other flags may be
Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags
smaller but none may be larger. ..No other flag ever regularly as well. Contact your local American Leshould be placed above it. ..The flag of the United gion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the avail-
from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered. half-staff.
ability of this service. Pat Rivera
TOO BUSY TO BE IDLE Christina Henggeler
would emerge and was surprised at the advice that
Talk about being too busy is everywhere; daytime talk
was offered for fitting exercise, healthy meals, fam- eating burgers at the marina, and took afternoon ily time, education, and even intimacy into our busy naps on the dock.
shows, the internet, and even in lives. the New York Times. I recently Googled “busy” to see what
floating on inner tubes, listened to live music while
Something about doing nothing while I don’t know if our lives are too busy. Sometimes I feel
comparing it to our everyday lives made the idleness even sweeter. We mentioned this often to one
swamped with things to do and other times I am
another. Me at 1AM: “Want to play another round of Yahtzee?” Mister: “Why not? We don’t
looking around for the next thing to give my
have to get up and go to work in the morning.” Mister at 11AM: “Making a batch of daiquiris?”
attention to. I enjoy the
Me: “Of course, we aren’t at work.”
feeling of accomplishment I get when I mark
When we returned home I realized that
things off my “to do” list. I enjoy starting a
our everyday lives are missing idleness. We know how to work, and we know how to be idle, we just
project and seeing it through to completion,
don’t know how to work idleness into an average day. The boss has pretty firm ideas about when I
the progression from
arrive each day- so no sleeping in for me. The boss is also inflexible about the length of my break- so
idea to finished project. Maybe it is the culture of no middle of the day gabfests with friends over modern middle class, but chips and salsa. I can’t spend the afternoon at the I like feeling useful and dog track because the boss doesn’t release me until productive and I notice
7PM. And have I mentioned how the mortgage company feels about the monthly payments? Mister
other people seem to enjoy the feeling as well. and I can’t quit work and keep our house. Of course I also like the feeling of idleness, of doing nothing. The Mis-
Maybe it isn’t that everyone is too busy, but that we aren’t idle enough. Maybe we need an idleness revolution. A hammock in the front yard would be a sign of support. Lying in the hammock
ter and I recently declared a Work Free Holi- at 9AM Monday morning would be an act of heroday and spent a long weekend at Lake Wedowee. It was great; we drank daiquiris while
Editor’s Note: Christina is an avid follower of her own advice, as she is actively, or perhaps, inactively, participating in her own Idleness Revolution while on vacation. This is a reprint of a July 2013 article.
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GET OUT & HAVE SOME FUN! Summer is just around the corner, with her offerings of ATLANTA fun, family-friendly activities are sure to please from AJC PEACHTREE ROADRACE the littlest to the most discerning member. Presented below is a sampling of diverse offerings to help you Sixty thousand runners will gather in downtown Atlanta plan your early summer outings. for the 44th running of this July 4th tradition. Requiring advance registration via a lottery system, you can still experience the excitement as a volunteer. Contact Caryn Lamphier at volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org. Volunteers get a commemorative T-shirt, Peachtree pin, Home Depot apron, and Waffle House discount key fob. July 4, Atlanta, GA.
ATHENS
cultural calendar, the outdoor event features Americana and Bluegrass performances by the region’s best musicians. Enjoy outdoor games, close-up animal encounters, living history demonstrations, and several fun educational activities for all ages in the areas most unique and charming outdoor museum. A personal recommendation! July 12. Tallahassee, FL.
GERMANY Kinderzeche Dinkelsbühl
During the 30 Years War (1618 1648) broad parts of Germany were CRAB FEST destroyed, while the medieval city of was spared. This is because of the Hosted by Our Lady of the Gulf Church, Crab Fest offers children of Dinkelsbühl begged favor all kinds of seafood to sample. Listen to live music, with the Swedish colonel. Dinkelsride the various rides, and browse through the many bühl celebrates its delivery with an annual recrafts for purchase. July 4-6, Bay Saint Louis, MS. enactment and grateful appreciation to all children COLORADO who receive bags of candy for taking part in the procession. July 18-27. Dinkelsbühl, Germany. VEGFEST
MISSISSIPPI
ATHFEST MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL AthFest is a three day outdoor music festival that features music scene's best bands and musicians as well as an artist market in historic downtown Athens. Kidsfest with music, little artist market, and more. June 20 –22, Athens, GA.
WASHINGTON, DC SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Pat Rivera
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is a free educational exposition of living cultural heritage held on the National Mall of the United States. This year features China: Tradition and the Art of Living and Kenya: Mambo Poa. June 25-July 6. Washington, D.C.
CLANTON PEACH JAM JUBILEE Taste-test the best peaches in the country as Chilton County, Alabama plays host and offers a peach-jampacked day of fun activities including music, art, food, and rides for the kids, to make your summer peachy!. Free. June 27, Clanton, AL
CORDELE WATERMELON DAYS FESTIVAL Celebrate the world’s best watermelons with a parade, dance, watermelon-eating contest, seed-spitting contest, gospel sing, and a special run of the Sam Shortline train excursion. June 28, Cordele, GA.
VegFest Colorado is a two day event hosted by Vegan Life Colorado and Animal Action Network, with the mission to educate the public about healthy, plant based living. Enjoy worldrenown speakers, cooking demonstrations, food samples, exhibits, kids korner and more! Jefferson Co., fairgrounds. July 5-6. Golden, CO.
TALLAHASSEE SWAMP STOMP A staple of the Big Bend’s
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FEDERICO GIMENEZ OF THE DOCKSIDE MARINA Thomas Edison supposedly said that “we often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” When Federico Gimenez, the new owner of the Dockside Marina, saw his opportunity, he seized it and now
within a month or two.
owns six restaurants that employe a total of 170 workers. Federico’s chance came with a 1 year Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) scholarship that allowed him to come from South America Federico Gimenez (left) and some of the staff of the Dockside Marina and study business at the University of West Georgia. At the end of the scholarship year, restaurants told him about the availability of the marina, Frederico decided to stay and complete his business and he and Lily saw another opportunity, and signed the marketing degree, and graduated in 2005. While attending the university, Federico worked at The Border for both experience and money, and it was there that he met a server who would become his future wife. Her name is Lily and she is originally from Nicaragua. They married in 2007. Owning a restaurant is in Federico’s DNA. He was born to a family of restaurateurs in Argentina, but they moved to Brazil when he was three years old, so his native language is Portuguese. After some time in Brazil, his family moved back to Argentina, where he learned his second language, Spanish. His family owned restaurants in both countries. Today, Federico and Lily own six restaurants in Carroll County: The Border, LocoMex in Carrollton and Bowdon, Samabaloca Brazilian Steakhouse in Carrollton, Leopoldo’s Pizza Napoletana in Carrollton, and now, the Dockside Marina in Fairfield Plantation.
lease with Fairfield Plantation three weeks before Memorial Day. Immediately, his opportunity required a great deal of work for he was determined to have the restaurant opened by Memorial Day. Within the three weeks, he had the Dockside Marina set up and his staff trained at Sambaloca and
The Dockside Marina will be open year round, with live music on Saturdays and Sundays, Karaoke on Thursday nights, and he will have Open Mic on Wednesdays, something that was popular here before. On the weekends, boats can pull up to the docks and servers will go to them. He’s using his experience from his other restaurants, and will have an App available for the Marina where patrons can see the menu as well as what musicians are playing. These Apps for both Android and IPhones, may be out around the time this article is published. Federico is a member of the Rotary Club, and he and Lily plan to one day become a host family for another GSRP student as he once was. If anyone can teach what work and opportunity is, it’s Federico. Steve Barden
Leopoldo’s. Although he made the opening day, he soon realized the great demand within Fairfield for this location. He had to increase his food orders and he now has food deliveries approximately every other day. He’s still learning the likes and needs of his clients here, and he expects to have Federico Gimenez (2nd from Left) and other members of the Dockside Marina Staff things running smoothly
When several Fairfield residents who frequent his other
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