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APRIL 2020

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Who? Is ready for Spring DO YOU HEAR THAT? It’s the sound of owls in Smyrna. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and children are playing outside as the weather gets warmer and the

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Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Flavia Teles, Laura Anderson, Kimberly Blaker, Sue Baldini, Christy Duncan

days grow longer. This month at Smyrna Vinings Lifestyle, we bring you our Eco issue

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in honor of Earth Day on April 22. Inspired by the infinite beauty of the earth—and

Flavia Teles, Laura Anderson

our desire to preserve and protect it—we compiled an array of eco-conscious and eco-friendly people and places making a difference right here in Smyrna Vinings.

From eco-minded travel agents and businesses to a couple building a home for a couple of owls, this issue is a celebration of all things Mother Nature. Throughout this issue, you’ll find simple ways to be more eco-friendly, composting Do's and Don'ts. Whether or not you have a green thumb, we hope the stories in these pages invoke feelings of gratitude for the wonderful world we live in—and the wonderful people in our community who strive to sustain it. Not sure where to start?

When you’ve finished enjoying this issue, we encourage you to recycle it so it can be turned into future magazines. After all, that’s what makes the world go ‘round!

Happy spring, Smyrna Vinings!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 14 Composting Dos and Don’ts

18 The Smyrna Owls How one couple is providing a safe place for these extraordinary birds

22 Eco-Friendly Travel Eco-Tourism

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AROUND TOWN

SMYRNA JONQUIL FESTIVAL

and candy for the various hunts. The funds raised

The Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival presented

from the Egg Hunt go to support Marietta City

by Superior Plumbing features over 175 Arts &

Schools via the Marietta Business Association

Crafts booths, 20 food booths, an entertainment

Education Programs.

stage, and a variety of children’s activities. The

Egg hunts will be held on the Marietta High School

Jonquils will be in bloom in the midst of springtime

practice fields for all different age groups: 3 and

in Smyrna.

under, special needs, 4-7 years old and 8-10 years old.

Artisans from all over the southeast feature

Peter Hart’s puppet show appeals to everyone in

their own hand-made crafts, paintings, clothing,

the audience with unique marionettes and puppet

furniture, jewelry and much more. The festival

characters that sing, dance, juggle, play the fiddle,

foods include cotton candy, candy apples, corn

break apart and come back together, squirt water,

dogs, hand-dipped ice cream, snow cones, polish

and are even launched by catapult across the

sausage, chicken sandwiches, and BBQ. The huge

stage! Patrons will enjoy interacting with Peter &

interactive children’s area includes big and small

his puppets through musical and comical perfor-

inflatable activities, sand art, and more.

mances throughout the day!

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GLOVER PARK CONCERT SERIES

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The Marietta community will again be “danc-

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ing in the street” during the Glover Park Concert

Cheerleaders or “Pig Rooters” from the audience

Series, kicking off April 24th! The concerts are

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Plan to join the 2nd Annual Marietta Community Egg Hunt on Friday, April 10th, 2020. There will fun, food, games, music, activities, and of course,

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YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE AND THAT YOU APPROVE

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+ What is your budget for summer camp? + What is the purpose of sending your child to summer camp?

GETTING STARTED IN YOUR SEARCH Before you begin looking into summer camps, create a list of the criteria you’re looking for. Here are some things you’ll

+ Do you want a resident (overnight) or a day camp? + Are you looking for a short-term (week or two) or summer-long program?

+ Do you want a camp that’s very structured or one that

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provides your child with lots of freedom and choices?

+ What are your child’s passions, such as a particular sport, hobby, or other interest?

Once you’ve narrowed down some of the criteria, you can begin your search. An excellent place to start is your local parenting magazine. Many summer camps advertise in local parenting publications found at newsstands and online. Also, visit summercamps.com, where you can search by zip code or category.

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The American Camp Association (ACA) accredits summer camps.

So this is another excellent place to look. The ACA educates camp owners and directors in health and safety for both staff and campers as well as program quality. It then accredits camps that meet the ACA’s standards.

NEXT STEPS TO FINDING THE PERFECT SUMMER CAMP Once you’ve selected a few summer camps that meet your primary criteria, and that fit your child’s interests, share the choices with your child to see what excites him or her. Be sure to let your child know upfront that you still need to thoroughly investigate the camp(s) before making a final decision. But do keep your child’s choices in mind to ensure your child gets the most out of summer camp.

Once you and your child have narrowed the list down to a manageable selection, you’ll want to investigate the camps further. There are several things you’ll want to consider.

HOW DOES THE CAMP ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY? Find out what kind of safety training the camp provides its staffers.

Also, is there staff on hand at all times that knows CPR? What are the camp’s procedures in the event your child becomes ill, has an accident, or an emergency?

WHAT ARE THE RULES? Each camp has its own set of rules. So, find out whether your child is allowed to call you. If it’s a summer-long residential camp, can parents come and visit? Can kids bring along a cell phone or electronics? Also, how much money can they bring, and how is it managed?

DON’T SWEAT IT Keep in mind, although there are many great camps, no camp is likely to offer everything precisely the way you want it. Just choose the one that best fits your child and satisfies your most important criteria.

Remember, your child will have many summers to come and plenty more opportunities to work in more exciting camp experiences.

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DIY

COMPOSTING DOS AND DON’TS ARTICLE FLAVIA TELES | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

THOUGH MOTHER NATURE MASTERFULLY COMPOSTS ORGANIC DISPOSABLES NATURALLY, WE CAN STILL LEND HER A HAND

BY FAST-TRACKING THE DECOMPOSITION PROCESS OURSELVES – ALL THE WHILE REDUCING THE WASTE WE PRODUCE AND YIELDING HEALTHY SOIL. Here is a head start list on green and brown leftover composting materials for beginners:

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DO GREEN: eggshells; vegetable/fruit scraps and peelings; coffee grounds; leaves; flowers; grass clippings; herbs/spices; wine/beer; non-diseased herbivore manure; dry dog/cat foods; bread.

BROWN: fall leaves; chopped twigs; hay; untreated wood sawdust; shredded cardboard/ paper; dryer lint; cotton fabric; tea leaves/bags (without staples); dry cereal.

DON’T + Eggs + Bones + Meat + Dairy products + Fats, grease + Diseased plants + Human/dog/cat waste + Treated logs + Charcoal briquettes + Stove/fireplace/barbecue ashes + Seeded/rooted weeds + Toxic chemicals Composting not only enriches your plants and soil properties, but also helps the environment whilst saving you time and money. Win-win!

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9. FOOD CHOICES ARE CRITICAL. Hard or sticky sugary foods are the most common contributors to tooth decay.

8. BIOLOGY MATTERS. Just like any other part of the human body, some of us are genetically more prone to issues like cavities and gum disease.

7. SECRET’S OUT! Plaque is really a mixture of germs, old sugary foods and acidic germ waste.

Yep, germ poo is destroying teeth every day.

6. FLOSS FIRST (AND NOT THE DANCE!).

Nothing can adequately replace actually getting the string between our teeth.

If we floss first, we have a better chance to be more effective in our routine.

5. CONSISTENCY IS KEY. Invest 2 minutes every morning and 2 minutes before bed.

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It’s true for home repair, relationships, education and….TEETH!

3. ACCESS AND ANGLES. When brushing your teeth or your children’s teeth, we must create better access by moving our lips and cheeks out of way. Then gently brush with the bristles angled along the gum line. This adjustment in technique can be a real smile saver.

2. YES, PROFESSIONAL DENTAL VISITS ARE NECESSARY. Waiting until something hurts usually ends up being a bigger problem.

If you don’t trust your dental team, it’s ok to get second opinions.

1. IT’S COMPLICATED. Fluoride itself is not harmful but if used incorrectly, it could possibly relate to health problems.

When used properly, in can be a great benefit for your teeth. Please supervise brushing to ensure correct spitting and amount of toothpaste through elementary grade years.

BONUS: WHITER IS NOT BETTER. Kids are increasingly dissatisfied with their natural teeth color and are asking for bleaching products.

This is related to trends in adult dentistry and the manufactured images they see on mass media.

Teeth color has joined weight, height, and hair in a long list of body image insecurities.

THE SMYRNA OWLS HOW ONE COUPLE IS PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR THESE EXTRAORDINARY BIRDS

ENJOYED HEARING THE OWLS IN THEIR WOODED BACKYARD. She, a bird lover, and he, a general contractor, decided to build and install two owl houses in their yard last year. “We built them on January 1st; it’s the first thing we did,” said Emily. “It’s a special day, and quiet.

We put them out on the 2nd and by the beginning of February, we saw owls going into the houses.” This year, two barred owls have taken up residence once again. She thinks they’re the same ones as last year. “I read online that once they find a good place to nest they come back to the same location,” said Emily.

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THE SMYRNA OWLS (CONTINUED)

Last year, two owlets were born and raised in one of the houses, and as of February 21, 2020, there were two eggs in the house. Emily said that the female will sit on them for about three weeks and the male will come around to feed her. She will also leave for short periods of time. The eggs will probably hatch around the week of March 9. After that, the owlets will stay in the nest until about the beginning of April, during which time the male and female will feed them pretty much continuously. The female will also stay with them most of the time, but once they get bigger, she’ll leave the nest for longer periods of time.

Sometime in April, the owlets will fledge and leave the nest for good. “We love it, and want to do anything we can do for the animals so they have a safe spot to raise their babies,” said Emily. The couple installed three cameras - one on the inside of the house and two on the outside. To observe the Smyrna Owls, go to https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=RNE-E1OG2t8, and to make the houses yourself, follow the instructions here: www.wildlifecenter.org/sites/ default/files/PDFs/Nestbox/BADO%20boxes.pdf

“WE LOVE IT, AND WANT TO DO ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR THE ANIMALS SO THEY HAVE A SAFE SPOT TO RAISE THEIR BABIES.”

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

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HAVE YOU EVER WALKED ON THE BEACH RIGHT WHERE THE TIDES COME ROLLING IN AND JUST BEFORE THEY DO YOU SEE YOUR FOOTPRINTS STAMPED IN THE SAND? You just might have a split second before the waves wash them away to unveil the sand exactly the way it was before. The purest example of renewal…something we should all strive to do in our everyday lives with our surroundings.

Well what about when we travel? I mean wouldn’t it be nice to explore the world, leave no stone unturned, but in essence leave it the same before we came so that future generations would be able to experience it just the way we saw it? Ecofriendly travel if you will?

Let’s be real…Eco-friendly and travel are two words that aren’t usually synonymous with one another. Travel usually encompasses things that aren’t so environmentally friendly, such as fuel, waste, carbon footprints, and the like. As a travel agent, I know first-hand our passion for travel and I also know I don’t have a magic wand to erase such an impact, however I believe with a little education we can all lessen the negative consequences greatly. It is no wonder that a growing trend in the travel industry right now is Ecotourism. The main focus is on how to conserve the natural beauty of destinations while still getting to experience them.

This year I was on a mission to see how I could plan a more eco-friendly vacation for me and my family. After deciding on a location, I was determined to find a resort and excursion that would in some way support ecotourism. I was fully aware that this trip might not be the poster child for this movement, however I truly believe that every little bit helps. I also believe that this is a wonderful teachable moment for the younger generation on how to be mindful while traveling anywhere.

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So off we went to Cancun. In selecting a resort to enjoy our time in paradise, I researched a lot and I was delighted to find out that one of my favorite resort companies, Palace Resorts, had some pretty amazing initiatives that supported ecotourism.

Palace Resorts has a wonderful commitment to be “Caretakers of Paradise.”

Once we arrived, we were not disappointed. The beaches were breathtaking with powder-like white sand, the ocean was as blue as any in the Caribbean and the cleanliness of the surroundings only reinstated their commitment to their environment. Let me describe some of the thoughtful ways they are doing this.

We have all heard the catchy VSCO girl phrase “Save the Turtles”, and this is exactly what Palace Resorts is shouting as well. Sea turtles, that are facing extinction threats, are safe and sound in their nests located in specific protective areas along the beaches thanks to this resort company. I learned that they recycle vegetable oil from their kitchens for biofuel, this powers the tractors that clean the beaches. They collect the waste and garbage on the beaches and use it to fertilize the plants in their nursery and their different reforestation projects. The wells that irrigate the landscaped areas are filled with wastewater that has been treated with UV rays. Heat pumps are used that reduce the use of gas by 60%. One of their resorts has carpeting that has solar cells within it that powers the air conditioning system. No wonder this place was so clean, so beautiful, the beaches were spotless of any type of trash and the staff were super vigilant with waste removal.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED)

Not one of our family vacations would be complete without a day of adventure. I looked into many fun places that boasted zip-lines, water parks, ATV’s, etc, however none could compete with XPLOR. This park is a part of Grupo Experiencias Xcaret. It was fascinating for our group to learn that the park is built amongst caves, cenotes, and landscape that began forming 65 million years ago. That’s right, the asteroid that brought the dinosaurs to extinction was the exact same thing that started the formation of the underground scenery at XPLOR. When we arrived, I knew that this was a park unlike any other we had visited. The lush vegetation that provided ample shade, the underground cenotes lined with stalactites and stalagmites, and the exotic animals that played in the tree tops were my first clue. It was really refreshing to see a park that had such respect for nature rather than something super man-made and wasteful. With every turn I was reminded that they cared about conservation. From sunscreen and bug spray inspection before entering the park to make sure they are biodegradable and chemical free to strict policies on not touching the stalactites as oil from fingers can harm the structures.

Being proudly certified by EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking certification and advisory group for travel and tourism, Grupo Experiencias Xcaret has made the commitment to sustainability. Get this, they produce more than 130,000 native plants each year in which they in turn use for reforestation for their parks. They also have programs for water management and energy savings that result in 70% of the wastes from the parks to be recovered.

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Wildlife conservation is huge to this group as well and they have many initiatives that help everything from turtles, macaws, stingrays, manatees, flamingos, nurse sharks just to name a few. Little did we know that some of these were all around us. As we soared over the palms, glided into the crisp, translucent cenotes, and paddled through the caverns, we were surprised to realize we were being watched. What seemed like an action filled, one of a kind experience to us, was just typical day for the Scarlet Macaws and Spider Monkeys looking on. I imagine we are the perfect entertainment for them and I am sure they had a laugh as we are trying to fly, climb, and hang as if we were one of them.

Overall, our time in Cancun and XPLOR was not only phenomenal, but also was very educational as well. I look forward to increasing my mindfulness to be ecofriendly while traveling. If for every vacation we try to challenge ourselves to further ecotourism by supporting places, resorts, and companies that are working hard at sustainability, then we can help lessen our footprint in the sand.

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When working with your travel agent and planning your vacation, try to find places, resorts, and companies that are environmentally certified or have sustainability practices in place.

Bring an empty refillable water bottle to the airport. Once you pass security you can refill it at a water fountain. You will be helping with plastic consumption.

Sometimes you must take a flight, however trains are now becoming a less harmful way to travel across country. It’s not always the destination, but the journey.

When scheduling your excursions, keep in mind activities that might give back to the environment such as volunteering at koala hospitals in Australia or turtle sanctuaries in Mexico.

Be cognizant of your waste. If there are extra toiletries, plastic bags, etc. in your hotel, bring them home to use for future vacations and for guests coming to stay.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

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heavy duty cleanings of couches and cushions, mattresses

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so Jonquil Carpet Cleaning and Restoration and Jonquil

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Rug Cleaning Company are true family-owned-and-oper-

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ated businesses.

utable cleaning companies use as well,” said Mitch.

“We strive for excellent customer service,” said Cheri. “We

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said is important to know:

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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the family and shop, play, eat, drink

ACWORTH ART FEST

COBB TASTING FESTIVAL

The Acworth Art Fest is a two day

There will be all types of food items

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celebration of whimsical and vibrant

from all cultures for sampling. We

art in the springtime! This event will

will have Food Vendors, Local and

take place on Saturday, April 4 and

Global Biz Vendors, Merchant Market,

Sunday, April 5.

Entertainment, and Kids Zone

Frana Brown Park

Jim R Miller Park

and just have a great day together.

WIZWHEELZ RIDERFEST 2020: ATLANTA Silver Comet Trail

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RiderFest is a day filled with riding,

MARIETTA SQUARE ART WALK

ROLLIN WITH DIABETES

Road Trailhead (Additional parking

Sparkles

at Highland Shopping Center, con-

Art Walk is a free self-guided walk-

On behalf of Advocates For Disease

nected via paved bike trail)

ing tour that celebrates the vitality

Education, Inc (A4DE) we would

of Marietta’s diverse cultural Arts

like to invite you to our Inaugural

scene, showcasing local artists and

Annual “Rolling with Diabetes”

performers along sidewalks through-

Skating event. A4DE is a 501(c)(3)

out Historic Downtown Marietta.

non-profit organization dedicated

The evening comes alive as perfor-

to empowering and educating per-

mance, dance, culinary and visual Art

sons with health challenges that

Taste of Marietta, one of the largest

permeate every corner of the charm-

are underserved in Metro Atlanta

and tastiest events in Georgia, returns

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MARIETTA COMMUNITY EGG HUNT

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The 2020 Kennesaw Beer & Wine

Marietta Community Egg Hunt.

Fest at Depot Park – Saturday,

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activities,

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Beer Festivals and the Kennesaw

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Marietta High School

and

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

VININGS

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Paces View

$1,100,000

$1,055,000

96%

64

4

5

Forest Hills

$995,000

$970,000

97%

167

5

5

May Estates

$900,986

$966,137

107%

0

6

5

May Estates

$799,900

$863,256

108%

339

5

4

Vinings

$789,000

$750,000

95%

121

4

5

Tackett Farms

$607,000

$610,000

100%

90

6

4

Olde Ivy

$650,000

$605,000

93%

97

5

4

Vinings

$599,000

$580,000

97%

6

5

4

Reid and Walker

$579,500

$579,500

100%

68

4

4

Reverie

$574,900

$565,118

98%

166

3

4

Paces Ferry Registry

$599,900

$565,000

94%

39

5

4

Churchill Downs

$565,900

$552,500

98%

44

5

5

WOODLAND GATE

$535,000

$540,000

101%

3

5

4

One River Place

$565,000

$535,000

95%

224

4

5

Williams Park

$525,000

$520,000

99%

32

4

4

Smyrna Grove

$499,000

$499,000

100%

2

4

4

Vinings Parc East

$489,900

$488,000

100%

55

4

4

Olde Vinings Park

$475,000

$487,000

103%

5

4

3

Towns At Breton Ridge

$499,000

$483,000

97%

76

4

4

Franklin Heights

$489,900

$478,000

98%

43

4

3

King Valley

$500,000

$475,000

95%

6

4

4

Smyrna Grove

$479,900

$470,000

98%

97

4

4

Covered Bridge Barnes Mill

$475,000

$465,000

98%

9

5

4

Information compiled f rom First Multiple Listing Service and Georgia Multiple Listing Service f rom dates of 2/1/20 to 2/29/20.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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Pre Heat your oven to 350 degrees.

Spray your popover pans with vegetable oil and pour the room temperature batter 2/3 from the top, then sprinkle about 1 teaspoon each of green onions and the Parmigiano Reggiano (clarified beef fat can be substituted for the vegetable oil.

Bake for approximately 45 minutes until they are a deep golden brown color. Be sure that there is no oven rack or the top of your oven is at least six inches above your popovers because they should rise well above the top of the pans.

Serve with whipped butter or not.

If you have left overs they can be cut in half and toasted and can be filled with your favorite chicken salad, scrambled eggs, any sandwhich filling, or be as creative as you like.

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