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JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER
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Hello friends, IF THERE WAS EVER A MAN WHO MISSED HIS CALLING AS A STAND-UP COMEDIAN, IT IS MY DAD, LEN. Anyone that knows him, will agree!
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Kaylee Mitchell
I was lucky enough to grow up having the most supportive parents, but my father, the eternal optimist and always there to try to make you laugh, was especially remarkable. After my mom’s passing two years ago, my Dad and I made the decision for him to sell their condo in Maryland and move to be near us in Atlanta. My (college-aged) kids and I couldn’t have been happier. After a bit of skepticism, my
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Dad happily chose a beautiful retirement community about a mile from our home and has been here nearly a year. He is so happy where he has landed, with new friends, doing daily exercise classes and of course, keeping all the other inmates (as he likes to call them) cracking up, with his jokes and one-liners. In a few short years, he will be 90 (Dad, sorry for publishing your age, but I am so
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proud of how spry and together you are), and I am very grateful to be able to spend
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much more time with him now that he lives here. With the coronavirus lockdown,
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we obviously didn’t get to have our usual dinners and outings with him, however, it
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didn’t stop my Dad from calling with daily jokes to brighten our spirits. And because
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he’s only a mile away, we would walk down to visit and chat with him as he over-
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looked his balcony. And yes, he would make a Rapunzel crack or two! I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that as a kid growing up I hated all his joking around and kibitzing (as he liked to call it), but now that I am the age I am, I appreciate who he is and all his kidding. Turns out everyone likes him and looks forward to his jokes. Who knew? Wishing all the Dads (funny or not) out there a happy Father’s Day.
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FEATURES 26 Four For Dad Be it the streets, tracks, or off-roading, check out this impressive quartet of automobiles.
30 Boys to Men A playroom for boys of all ages.
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32 Your best morning is around the corner, on the coast Fresh air and brunch at King & Prince (enter our contest pronto).
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Local’s Choice
22 Inspired By 26 Driver’s Notebook 30 Open House 32 Culinary Creations 38 Trend Setter
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The Classic Blinds and Shutters showroom mid-March, but staff has been working diligently to learn how to do virtual appointments and we have had the showroom open by appointment only during this time. Check their latest news classicblindsandshutters.com/ 1. Zack Zare , son of the owners and marketing manager, doing a how-to video on measuring your windows for clients | 2. Andrea Zare getting ready to go online for a virtual appointment | 3. Space set up in the showroom for virtual appointments and meetings | 4. Outside home work area overtaken by Roman, our showroom dog.
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Building community, selling homes The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta has been working around the clock during this quarantine to help & support the community they love, while also making adjustments to their normal processes. Allowing them to continue providing a high level of service to their clients while meeting their needs virtually and safely! 678.665.2887 northatlantaluxury.com.
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1. Planning to buy or sell, or both? Schedule a virtual consultation via phone or video conference to discuss your needs, answer your questions. | 2. Sue Jennings and her daughter Ashley have started a passion project sewing masks for healthcare workers | 3. Christa Frye is the go-to coordinator for St.Vincent de Paul’s emergency food drive | 4. Mary Ellen Vanaken completed the team’s virtual 5k | 5. The MEV Team’s Windward Listing is Sue Jenning’s property, and has been quite the sanctuary during this chaotic time. 8
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RECENTLY SOLD SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN JOHNS CREEK Subdivision
Address
Sold Price
List Price
Sold Date
Beds
Bath
Year Built
SP/LP %
TDOM
Donamere
10815 Donamere Drive
$ 485,000.00
$475,000
4/17/20
5
4
1992
102.11%
2
Doublegate
770 Mount Oglethorpe Trail
$ 610,000.00
$615,000
4/27/20
6
5
1989
99.19%
2
Ellsworth
823 Langley Path
$ 659,952.00
$630,000
4/23/20
4
3
2019
104.75%
0
Seven Oaks
12185 Meadows Lane
$ 625,000.00
$637,000
4/17/20
6
5
1995
96.45%
308
Glen Abbey
10970 Bracebridge Road
$ 645,000.00
$688,500
4/15/20
5
5
1999
93.68%
157
Prestwick
310 Royal Birkdale Court
$ 700,000.00
$699,900
4/24/20
5
4
1987
100.01%
9
Thornhill
335 Mossy Pointe
$ 660,000.00
$710,000
4/24/20
5
4
1985
82.60%
81
The Falls of Autry Mill
300 Broad Leaf Court
$ 763,000.00
$760,000
4/23/20
6
5
1996
100.40%
3
St Ives
1104 Ascott Valley Drive
$ 910,000.00
$895,000
4/16/20
5
6
1992
101.68%
1
St Ives
404 Colonsay Drive
$ 865,000.00
$899,900
4/13/20
5
5
1991
96.12%
57
CC of the South
1007 Wetherby Way
$ 935,000.00
$965,000
4/8/20
5
6
1993
96.89%
54
Horseshoe Bend
270 Steeple Point Drive
$ 960,000.00
$999,000
4/30/20
5
7
1995
96.10%
11
St Ives
131 Royal Dornoch Drive
$ 2,150,000.00
$2,475,000
4/17/20
5
10
2004
83.50%
609
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WE SAT DOWN (VIRTUALLY, OF COURSE) WITH TWO MEN IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO WORK TIRELESSLY TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. We think they are worth a round of applause. Join us, this month, in saluting the guys. We asked them four questions. 1. Tell us about one or two men who inspired you during your life and career. 2. How do you blow off steam and relax? 3. Giving back is very important to us at Johns Creek Lifestyle magazine. How do you give back your time and/ or resources? 4. We pray that by the time this June issue hits mailboxes, we will all be out and about. Where will you go for a special dinner in our community?
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PRINCIPAL JOHNS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 1. My biggest male influence growing up was my Grandfather. He was a larger-than-life person to me. He was mayor of the town he lived in, and was in that role for over 20 years, and he ran a successful business, a local restaurant everyone frequented. So, for me, especially when I was young, it was fun to be around him and I looked up to him due to his standing in the community. He passed away when I was 12 and it was devastating. 2. I walk every night to wind down from the day. But, as far as blowing off steam, I love playing lacrosse. I play in a senior men’s league, Old Guy Lacrosse. I’ve participated since its inception almost a decade ago. Just love the game. 3. I’ve coached youth sports in my community for 15 years. I love it. Since becoming an educational leader, its been my classroom. For the last decade, I’ve spent my time coaching girls lacrosse. From rec to select to club, I’ve coached at all levels. I love it and look forward to each season. 4. I love Romeo’s Pizza and Madras Chettinaad.
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1. I have a personal group I call ‘My BrainTrust’. It is composed of people that I use to consult with and learn from. Over the years this group has evolved and changed. I’ve been fortunate with many great mentors over the years. Two standouts from this group is, of course, my father, Howard Davies. He was a spiritual and community leader in his rural town. He was like an old-time TV dad, setting an almost perfect example of balancing his family (8 kids), small farm, career and church responsibility all at the same time. He had a different and unique way of teaching each of his 8 children. His example of building meaningful relationships has lasted me a lifetime. As we did farm work he often sang aloud a song “Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?” The second one I would highlight is a very successful man I worked for when I was still in my twenties. Russ Umphenour. I credit him with much of my business success throughout my life. He taught me the concept of “Brain Trust,” belief in self, power of team, and to engage in life-changing work. He was not an easy person to work for since he demanded excellence in all things but he led with example. 24
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2. I “Sharpen the Saw” (blow off steam & relax) by various methods that also have positive physical and mental exercise impact by speed walking 2-3 miles daily with my wife Susan in our neighborhood and weekly at beautiful Gibbs Gardens in the N. Georgia mountains, by playing piano or guitar (or more properly stated ‘play with’ rather than play great), by “puzzlelating” (my wife & I always have a 1000 piece in process), and by travel. My wife & I have been in 40 different countries, many multiple times. My travel has included 5 near-death experiences and a near kidnapping (all memorable & exhilarating). Finally, I relax by watching history or archeology documentaries. 3. I love being involved, meeting wonderful people, and being a part of making a difference in ‘Life’ with people, business and community. I currently serve in many capacities where I try to balance life like my
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I totally disagree. I believe in the concept of ‘Good to Great’ where one extra effort on a regular basis makes a difference between lives being ‘good’ and being ‘great’, including your own. Currently, I serve as Rotary Johns Creek N.Fulton designate PresidentElect for year ’21-22’, as CEO Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, as Vice-Chair/
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+ 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited If sustainability, reliability, and gas conservation are your prerequisites, the top-of-the-line “Limited” Ioniq hatchback fits the bill. Already coming with a plethora of safety features, this trim boasts leather seating, Harman Kardon sounds, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with navigation, a stacked driver assistance system, LED interior lighting, puddle lamps on power-folding side mirrors, and more. Oh, and 55 miles per gallon for significantly less station visits. Starting price: $31,200 Pertinent Spec: 10 years/100,000-mile battery warranty Visit HyundaiUSA.com for more information.
+2020 BMW X6 M501 If pampering the family and looking good doing it is your goal, checkout the revamped X6 M50i. Up to five passengers will enjoy the posh interior, quad-zone automatic climate controls, theater-esque 16-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging, and panoramic sunroof. The prestigious “M” delivers astounding 523-horsepower output, dynamic braking, and multiple racing enhancements BMW’s “Ultimate Driving Machines” are known for. Fully equipped, this luxury crossover rocks. Starting price: $85,650 Pertinent Spec: Twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8. Visit BMWUSA.com for more information. 28
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WE LOVE THIS BOYS’ PLAYROOM ON ALLEE ELMS DRIVE IN JOHNS CREEK. The decor of the room is a combination of local finds from Facebook Marketplace, Rooms To Go Kids and Ikea. The rest of the house received equal attention to detail. For their first home together, the owners of this 2010 built Ashton Woods craftsman took inspiration from some of their favorite Southern vacation spots: WaterColor Hotel and Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida where they honeymooned and Asheville’s Grand Bohemian Hotel, a favorite yearly travel destination. Owners Chuck and Cyndra Wilkinson loved the colors in the Grand Bohemian so much they asked the front desk concierge and ended up using both (Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter and Heather Gray) in their 1930s “Hollywood Regency” inspired guest room with mirrored furniture. While on their honeymoon the Wilkinsons drew inspiration from Alabama artist’s work they ran across, Paige August Summers, who combines earth tones and interesting ideas to create incredible portraits. Summers ended up painting a custom portrait for the couple based on photographs and descriptions that is hung in their home today. They had help from Sherri Brown of Lawson Brown Creative Services. Brown meld the couples’ traditional and glamorous tastes together through various works throughout the home such as a fan made out of turbine vents and framed wallpaper. Renovated by Ira Lacey of Lacey Custom Carpentry who created built-ins with serpentine marble countertops in the family room plus French doors and the transom in Chuck’s office. Owner Chuck Wilkinson also added crown molding throughout as well as a backsplash in the kitchen. The property was listed with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, Robb Realty Atlanta. RobbRealtyAtlanta.com CityLifestyle.com/JohnsCreek
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BEFORE YOU TUCK INTO THE SUNDAY BLOODY MARY BAR AT KING AND PRINCE ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND, YOU MAY WANT TO PADDLE A SEA KAYAK AND EXPLORE THE ACRES OF MARSHES, BIKE RIDE DOWN A SHADY TRAIL, SWIM A FEW LAPS IN THE OCEAN-FRONT POOL, PLAY A MATCH ON ONE OF THE HAR-TRU TENNIS COURTS OR RIDE ALONG ON A WORKING SHRIMP BOAT. You could get your zen on in a yoga class, play a round of golf at the resort, reel in a big catch on a deep-sea, bay or inshore fishing charter or check the surf at Barry’s Beach Service grabbing a boogie board or paddleboard for an early morning surf session.
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