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Hello JCL!

M

y dad was a small business owner and entrepreneur, working with the Detroit automotive industry for nearly 50 years.

His plant did vacuum metalizing and injection molding for the Big Three, cranking out tens of thousands shiny silver Chrysler logos for sedan dashboards, long plastic swooshes for exterior trim on Ford station wagons and occasionally working with a pal to design, manufacture and market some cool gizmo or gadget. They weren’t called “start-ups” back then. They were just guys with good ideas, a building full of tools and machines, a list of customers and a copy machine. As a kid, I would ride my bike up to the plant and make five bucks mowing the lawn (which was actually a field of crabgrass and loose rocks) or organize his desk for him. Dad was a Rotarian, contributed to local fundraisers and gave jobs to my siblings and their friends, no matter their skill level or hair length (I had four brothers, teens in the 70s). Long Live Sparling Plastic Industries!

This magazine is all about locally owned businesses. We love to shop locally, depend on referrals from neighbors, and frequent advertisers who invest in the community (and its magazine). This month, we proudly bring you stories of products made here and businesses that make our community home.

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Trail mix HERO: My loving & hardworking mother SAGE WORDS: Balancing sports, school, and other things can be a bit difficult. Plan ahead and make yourself a schedule. Doing That's Vanesa Rubio of Cross Keys High School! so can help you be more organized. And lastly, whatever you’re doing have fun.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Food & Wine

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Road Trip

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Open House

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

20 Tea Time

Celebrate this adorable party venue for princesses.

22 Going Green

Green Remodeling makes homes smarter.

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Noland Atlanta Web Launch

Noland Atlanta held a website launch party recently. The Loaded Burger food truck came during the day.

Chef Mark from Viking served up the evening food. Guests were treated to raffle prizes from several vendors.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

WINE SUCCESS

my clients is digital renderings, especially when it comes to custom window treatment designs. Clients love to see what their window treatments are going to look like before they purchase and it always gets them so excited they can hardly wait for installation. Visit the show room or call to schedule an in-home consultation and let Classic Blinds and Shutters help you create the home of your dreams whether you’re adding a few new pieces to freshen up or have an entire new space to fill, they are there to help! ClassicBlindsAndShutters.com

YOUNG SCIENTISTS

The 26th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival, presented by Destin

Fulton Science Academy’s robotics team “Control+Alt+Delete” had

Charity Wine Auction Foundation and the Town of Seaside in

a strong weekend at the First Lego League (FLL) Regional Robotics

Northwest Florida, featured more than 250 wines and some of the

Championships, taking home both the First Place Champion’s Award

world’s premier vintners, including Will Mercer of Mercer Winery

and the Best Overall Robot Performance Award. The results of the

Randle Johnson of Hess Collection, and Mary Joli of Willamette

weekend competition were exciting, but the fact that the awards were

Valley Vineyards. The event raised $235,000 to help children in need

secured by the school’s first all-female robotics team made it even

in Northwest Florida and was a prelude to Destin Charity Wine

more special. More than 32,000 FLL teams compete in robotics com-

Auction and the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival taking

petitions like this one annually, very few of which are comprised of only

place, April 28-30, 2017. DCWAF.org.

female students. The FLL challenges kids in more than 80 countries to

BILTMORE EXHIBIT

think like scientists and engineers. Students were expected to address the problem and propose a solution using detailed research, presenta-

This winter, Biltmore will introduce a new, limited-run exhibit that

tion materials, and the creation of a prototype. They also had to build,

offers a glimpse into the infamous library of George Vanderbilt and

test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®

the modern-day, cinematic iteration of works from his collection.

technology to solve a set of missions in the competition’s Robot

Designed for Drama: Fashion from the Classics is a curated pairing

Game. Throughout their experience, teams had to operate under the

of texts from Vanderbilt’s expansive library with award-winning cos-

FIRST LEGO League signature set of Core Values, celebrating discov-

tumes from the movies that brought these titles to life. From February

ery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®. Control+Alt+Delete

10-July 4, guests can view more than 40 elaborate costumes, many

decided to tackle this project by researching a more natural way to

of which were nominated or won Academy Awards, positioned

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been linked to adverse health effects including brain tumors.

Vanderbilt’s vast library. The collection includes costumes worn by Robert Downey Jr. in “Sherlock Holmes,” Keira Knightley in “Anna Karenina” and Nicole Kidman in “The Portrait of a Lady.” Each piece

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The film fashions will be displayed along with the original books from

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the stunning library of George Vanderbilt, who was once dubbed “one

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of the best read men in the country.” The exhibition offers guests a

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glimpse into the eclectic and varied interests that led Vanderbilt to

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CLASSIC BLINDS GROWS The team at Classic Blinds and Shutters is thrilled to introduce the

taken a business concept rooted in the first location in Miami and improved on it with the grand opening of the store in Johns Creek. The store offers colon hydrotherapy,

newest members of their team, interior designers

foot detox, steam-v, organic facials, lymphatic

Melody Tripp and Danna Beatty. Now, from floor

massage, far infrared and various other services.

to ceiling the designers are a one-stop-shop for

They offer an extensive amount of information

everything you need to make your house your

and a full herb shop offering products from

home with unparalleled style and functionality.

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Melody has been creating custom drapes since

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Twenty five years of covenant, Christ-centered high school education is coming to Johns Creek!

Known for combining a Christ-honoring school culture with a top-tier academic program, Providence Christian Academy is proud to launch a second high school campus in Johns Creek! Students will take advantage of Providence’s athletics, arts and academics, while in the dynamic and innovative environment of the Johns Creek campus.

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Providence, but who live too far from the main campus in Lilburn.

Providence has a reputation for offering top tier academics and a strong emphasis on Christ-centered spiritual development. In addition to the regular course load, students at Providence Johns Creek will take classes in leadership development, as well as STEM. Providence offers the only nationally certified STEM program in a private school in Georgia. Students will also compete on Providence’s athletic teams and participate in extracurricular activities like fine arts activities. For more information, email PJC@providencejohnscreek.com or visit www.providencejohnscreek.com and providencechristianacademy.org.

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4 YEARS FOR KOA Johns Creek restauranteur and chef, Pedro Manzano of Kitchen of Atlanta, will soon be celebrating 4 years serving up gourmet dishes for the Johns Creek locals. Stop into his casual neighborhood spot for delicious burgers, fish and chips (homemade chips), chicken alfredo and the tastiest sandwich in the area, the K.O.A. chicken sandwich. The locally renowned K.O.A. sauce is the best accompaniment to any burger, sandwich, or just as a dip! Stop by to DONE in or take out and you will find Pedro behind the grill. 11030 Medlock Bridge Road, at Johns Creek Walk. KitchenOfAltnata.com

NEW BOWL IN TOWN Brunswick Norcross has a new name and new updated look that will knock your socks off! Bowlero, is where you can now bowl on 34 newly designed blacklit lanes, while watching large screen tvs in the

NEW SCHOOL

hip-inspired retro venue. The menu has been updated as well, with over-the-top culinary creations such as their Behemoth Burger,

An innovative new private Christian high school is coming to

a beast of a burger weighing in at 5 lbs and 14 inches round, the

the Johns Creek area in the fall of 2017. Providence Johns Creek is

Mega Mad Dog, a 2-foot hot dog smothered in coney sauce, and the

a second high school campus for Providence Christian Academy.

gigantic Party Pretzel, almost a meal and large enough to share with

The new campus is opening in response to demand from par-

friends. Definitely bowling on a whole new level and place to host a

ents in the area who want the distinctive programs offered by

party for kids or adults alike. Bowlero.com

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Now there is a local outpatient option in Johns Creek for alcohol or drug rehab without having to leave your job or family. DecisionPoint Wellness Center is an innovative intensive outpatient program that provides clinical expertise, lifestyle flexibility, outstanding client service, and long-term recovery success at a great value. Call today to schedule your free assessment.

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Food & Wine

Casting the perfect cheese plate ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE

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ust like any movie it is the cast of characters that makes the film an award winner. So too with the

perfect cheese plate. As we salute the Grammy Awards (February 12) and the Academy Awards (February 28), consider entertaining your crew (or just your two leads) with this perennial favorite. Remember that variety is the key. Fresh fruit, berries, nuts, crackers, olives, pâtés, grilled vegetables, charcuterie, mustard, jams, artichokes, pickles, honey, and breads are always accompanied by the most delicious selection of cheese that will not only whet the appetite of any discerning palate but satiate every guest. Allow us to present this script to an award winning cheese plate for your show.

Always start with an amazing cutting board. Rustic or polished, new or old, the foundation of an incredible cheese plate is the first thing to consider. Just like a painter's palette, a perfect board will hold the color and diversity of your offerings. Remember that with most things in life, bigger is better and with all that you will be putting on your cheese plate be sure to remember your supporting cast of knives, small bowls, spoons, honey dippers, and cocktail napkins. And if you run out of room create a secondary board....a sequel, if you will.

Variety is the spice of life and with literally thousands of cheeses around the world there are so many options.

If cheddar is your favorite then try a cheddar from another country. Continue the show by celebrating globally and check out some foreign cheeses as well as cheese made from cow, goat, sheep, yak, or even mixed milk cheese. Consulting a cheesemonger is perfectly acceptable, they are the perfect casting agent after all.

While everyone loves cheese not everyone loves gluten so source out a terrific brown rice cracker for those friends who stay away from wheat. And for that matter, try a different selection of crackers and breads, both sweet and savory.

Remember to be creative and be daring. Now, on with the show!

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Road Trip

WILDLY ARTICLE KARYN SLOVIN | PHOTOGRAPHY JENNIFER WINTER

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xcited to experience South Carolina's Low Country for the first time, my family

and I escaped for a long weekend to the family-friendly resort, Wild Dunes. This sweeping property is located on the Isle of Palms about 15 miles from historic Charleston.

Upon our arrival, it was evident that the property was expansive and diverse (1600 acres of property to be exact), which seemed to have something for everyone, from golf to tennis, biking and a breathtaking beach for long walks and relaxing in the warm breeze.

At the center of the property is the Village Plaza, which hosts resort check in, a fitness center, resort shops, and several restaurants. The property offers several types of accommodations, from traditional hotel rooms at the Village Plaza to the newly renovated, Boardwalk Inn, which completed a major redesign in 2016. Four pools adorn the grounds.

This property has 93 luxury rooms, beach views and is a quick walk to the sand. Wild Dunes also offers a variety of private condos, villas and beach house rentals.

Thrilled with our accommodations, we stayed in one of the charming and colorful boardwalk homes which line the Grand Pavilion pool. And from our fourth-story balcony had amazingly breathtaking views of the ocean and dunes. Staying true to the historic feel of the area, the Boardwalk homes were designed with a pastel color palate to reflect rainbow row, the famous street in Charleston. These homes are fantastic for large families or several families vacationing together.

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LOVELY For golf and tennis enthusiasts, the property boasts two Tom Fazio-designed courses. With 18 tennis courts, Wild Dunes is one of the top tennis resorts in the world. And for families with kids, the property has day camps, kids and family golf and tennis, life-size board games, outdoor movies, and s’mores kits which can be purchased at Hudson's Market to enjoy at the large fire pit in the Village Plaza.

We had the pleasure of dining at the new restaurant inside the Boardwalk Inn, Coastal Provisions where Chef Brett Sparman and Sous Chef Read cooked up delectable low country dishes with an elegant twist. Our favorite dish was the sunchokes, roasted and flash fried with creamy aioli. Delish!

And after a lazy day on the beach, we set out on a wonderful sunset dolphin cruise with Coastal Expeditions. We slowly cruised the Inter-coastal waterway lined with tall grassy marsh, and stopped at Capers Island to explore and hunt for giant shells. The staff allowed the kids on board to assist pulling up the S.N.O.B. dining room

crab traps and shared knowledge about marine life. And yes, we also got to see a few graceful and friendly dolphins swimming along side the boat.

Since the property is only a short 45-minute ride to historic Charleston, for us there were two must do's in the city: take a horse-drawn carriage ride tour and eat at S.N.O.B.(Slightly North of Broad). The restaurant decor is eclectic, yet holds old southern charm in a fantastic 18th-century warehouse with an open kitchen serving up reinvented low country cuisine. Known best for having the best shrimp and grits in town, S.N.O.B serves and the most delicious and largest piece of apple pie I've ever eaten. The lovely establishment serves up southern cuisine and is very proud to have a loyal clientele, returning time after time, when they visit Charleston.

After four days at the resort, we understood why so many return to Wild Dunes for the warm hospitality, the wide array of luxury amenities, the world-class tennis and golf and the warm sandy beach that beckon.

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Packaging Love ARTICLE VALERIE SHEPHERD

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he Packaged Good is a non-profit storefront in Dunwoody that empowers kids to do good. They host drop-in events, meetings and parties for kids, families and friends to gather and compile, decorate and personalize care packages for people in need.

Empowering kids to do good while inspiring the next generation of giving, Whether it’s giving to our armed forces, homeless or hospitalized kids, The Packaged Good partners with vetted, reputable non-profits to allow volunteers the ability to support causes closest to their hearts while handling all of the logistics.

After recently losing her husband, Sally Mundell of Brookhaven found that channeling her grieving into giving provided a path of

healing for herself and her two young girls. It was her late husband who planted the seed for the new foundation, The Packaged Good.Â

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Sally shared with me that during beloved

a keepsake (like the one below). Her business is

missing their families. We can teach our chil-

husband’s last weeks in the hospital, he came

telling meaningful and personal stories, turning

dren that even at an early age, they can be

to a conclusion with clarity. Giving and vol-

history into a keepsake. “When I first began, I

kind and make a difference,” said Sally.

unteering are the answers to life’s mysteries.

wrote and documented love stories for couples to

This February, as our hearts glow warmer, I

One of his last requests? To start a foundation

immortalize their story as a family heirloom. Then

know Kristen’s passion for love stories and Sally’s

to support this, and he asked Sally to help him. She

I began to work with sons and daughters to give

commitment to volunteerism and kindness, will

previously held a high position at Spanx and when

meaningful and personal Mother’s and Father’s

bring inspiration not just to the lucky citizens of

the founder Sara Blakely asked what she could do

Day gifts. And then I just kept adding anything

Atlanta, but to those all around the world.

to help Sally during the family’s challenging time,

that brought meaning to someone’s treasured

The Packaged Good started to take shape.

love story!” said Kristen.

5517 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd

Since then, many collaborations have bloomed.

“Partnering with Love Notery was a great

During the holidays, journalist and entrepreneur

opportunity for the children in our commu-

Readers are being offered a Valentine’s Day

Kristen Rocco stepped in to help people write

nity to express their gratitude to the troops.

discount $20 off a framed love story or photo

more meaningful letters at The Packaged Good.

We hear from soldiers all over the world how

book heirloom love story from The Love Notery.

Her business, The Love Notery is in Johns Creek

much children's letters mean to them and

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and helps couples turn their own love story into

keep them going when they are lonely and

Kristen@LoveNotery.com

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Happily Ever After ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

A birthday princess gets the royal treatment at Olivia's Dollhouse Tea Room in Johns Creek

wish I were five again! I’d make my bed every day, eat all my vegetables and be quick with my please and thank you’s for months so my parents might just consider booking my birthday party at Olivia’s Dollhouse Tea Room in Johns Creek. We sat down with Brandi Hightower, the CEO and owner of the adorable shop and venue to ask about how dreams do come true.

JOHNS CREEK LIFESTYLE: How did you launch this concept? Were you a princess in a former life?

BRANDI HIGHTOWER: I opened Olivia’s Dollhouse Tea Room in September of 2013. I actually transitioned from

my former profession of Financial Reporting Management for P&C Insurance Companies. I had just completed my Master’s Degree, and I had just had my son who is now 5. Once I had him, I made the decision that I would not be going back to corporate America. I would be focusing on my family and I would be following my dreams.

JCL: We’re so happy to have you in Johns Creek.

BH: I chose Johns Creek because it’s a great city. When I researched it, the City was new and growing.

I fell in love with the opportunity that I saw for the City in the future. Not to mention that there were a plethora of schools, children, and moms who would LOVE Olivia’s Dollhouse Tea Room and what we have to offer.

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JCL: Tell us about your team.

BH: I am married, with three children (ages 4, 5 and 16). I love to create and to travel and

enjoy cooking and baking (but enjoy eating at new restaurants more!)

Nancy Martinez is our Store Manager and longest staffer. She LOVES children and doing hair.

You will almost always see her at your party at Olivia’s Dollhouse and you will always request her when you come back. Diana Delgadillo is a Hostess and is energetic and dependable. She’s always moving, never stops. Hayley Dahl is a Hostess and one half of our Dollhouse resident twins. She has been with me for over a year. She loves horseback riding, and she’s really good at it. She is headed off to college soon, but will still be here during the summers and holidays. Sarah Scime is a Hostess and Princess Character. She’s newer to our team and we’re proud she’s headed to Guatemala on a mission trip in April.

Peyton Sutton is a Hostess and a student and cheerleader at school. She is great at hair styling and she loves polishing nails. Leah Burnett is a Hostess and Princess Character.

You might find dressed as a Disney inspired princess character singing at a Tea Time, or walking the Founder’s Day Parade. You also might know her mom, the amazing Miss Gail of Miss Gail & the Jumping Jam Band. Gabbi Pustelnik is a Hostess. When she’s home from college for the holidays, weekends, and summer, you might find her hosting a party at the Dollhouse or you might find her hosting at Another Broken Egg Café on Medlock Bridge Road. Hannah Dahl is a Hostess and is the other half of our Dollhouse resident twins. Although she looks like her sister, she couldn’t be more different. Hannah loves to sing and she’s very much into theater and performing.

JCL: How do dreams come true?

BH: Olivia’s Dollhouse Tea Room is a unique, real-life fairy-

tale Dollhouse designed just for your princess. We are a full service, private, boutique venue and we just host one party at a time. Our parties are stress-free and all inclusive. The parents show up with the birthday girl and everything else is taken care of. The first thing that happens when the birthday girl arrives, she’s crowned, she’s queen for the day. She and her court are escorted into what we call the dressing room of their dreams. Our dressing room holds over 100 dresses- princess dresses, party dresses, homecoming style dresses in all sizes. The room is also lined with shoes all around the room. We have a standing jewelry box full of clip-on earrings, bracelets and rings where they can accessorize until their heart’s content. We also have costumes for boys. We have a variety of superhero costumes, prince costumes & gentlemanly attire.

JCL: And there’s more?

BH: Once guests are dressed up, they receive makeovers. They get their hair done, nails done

and makeup done. Finally, they are ready to walk our red carpet. Our staff MC’s and hosts a red carpet fashion show, and our parents play paparazzi. When the fashion show is done, they are ready for tea! Our tea room holds a huge custom made heart shaped table under a big pink chandelier. There is a pink and gold throne at the head of the table where birthday girl sits, she gets a bell that she rings for service and they are served a 3-course royal tea party on real china.

We include everything for the kids, including the birthday cake, keepsake photos for each guest, treasure chest party favors and a keepsake porcelain doll for the birthday girl.

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Open House

Laura Green

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arbed in running shoes, fashionable jeans, and a track jacket branded

with her company logo, the always industrious Laura Green—the owner of Green Basements and Remodeling—is conversing in both Spanish and English with a cleaning crew at her newly purchased home nestled in the cul-de-sac of a community in Woodstock, GA. With more than 7,000-square-feet of space to perfect for a photo shoot, Green’s meticulous attention to detail explains why she is one of the most revered entrepreneurs in the South.

Born in Pensacola, FL, Green, 38, always had a passion to improve interiors of homes and businesses, and once graduating from the University of West Florida majoring in Computer Science, Atlanta-based Home Depot recruited her to join their corporate team in 1999.

While thriving during her new opportunity, Green earned a masters of business degree from Georgia State, leading to her first entrepreneurial venture co-owning the Castle Painting company. Its success, her invaluable customer service, and natural eye to detail led to a General Contractor’s license and the launch of Green Basements and Remodeling.

Besides her candor and vocal leadership, Green’s company’s website further demonstrates her willingness to teach consumers the newest trends in remodeling innovation. From listing the seven outstanding reasons to work with Green Basements and Remodeling including design services, a stellar reputation, and possessing two local showrooms, there is an extensive photo gallery displaying the work they are capable of, and—perhaps most impressively—numerous

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featuring Green. One of them shows her explaining their showroom’s color-coded “sticker system” on various cabinet options representing budget upgrades, if they were made in the U.S., or her

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(CON TI N U ED)

The bathroom in the home by Green Remodeling includes a heated towel rack, four shower heads and green choices throughout.

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camera; she has made several appear-

They are a VERY happy couple this

Valentine’s Day

ances on television, including HGTV’s Elbow Room, the do-it-yourself-themed Super Great Rooms, and Home Free on Fox. In fact, she seemed like a seasoned show host giving a tour of her home.

Green’s

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workout room were very impressive,

&

but her bathrooms might be the most noteworthy reflections of her innovation. They featured single-level floors

SHE got him CoolSculpting

instead of the traditional shower partitions to step over for easy wheelchair access; touch-free toilets; televisions projected

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floors and towel holders; a urinal to accommodate gents including her husband and five boys; and the jaw-dropping demonstration of water pouring from the ceiling to fill her master tub.

Thriving with her company being a “one-stop shop,” Green has evolved with expertise in numerous fields including space utilization; making everyday

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Healthy Lifestyle

Gotta Run Kids Sets the Pace ARTICLE JORDANA KLEIN | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTY LEE

Coach Greg Patterson leads a stretch and a cheer with student runners from around Johns Creek.

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hat started as a father-son training

“It’s a family environment, and we don’t

session on the track has bloomed

need to win or compete against each other,”

into a year-round youth running group that’s

Patterson said. “We’re a family, and we love

gaining traction at a rapid pace and setting

everybody else we are with.”

records around town. Gotta Run Kids and

By bringing out young athletes who would

Great Strides work to familiarize children with

have never attempted the sport, Patterson is

running, along with all the sport’s positive

growing the community and promoting posi-

results. Greg Patterson, founder, utilized his

tive values that even parents are recognizing.

background in running to train his son and

“He has a clear talent for coaching and

some of his classmates over six years ago.

is able to bring out the best in his individual

From there, parents recognized Patterson’s

runners while always promoting good sports-

knowledge of the sport and training method-

manship and a strong team bond,” Laura

ologies and showed interest in involving their

Chapman, mother of two participants in Great

children with running. Now, children from

Strides said. “These kids are not just running.

Alpharetta, Forsyth, Johns Creek, Suwanee

They are also building lasting friendships,

and surrounding areas are actively choosing

learning to deal with success and disappoint-

to participate, and Patterson regularly sees

ment, learning the value of working hard and

between 70-90 kids per season.

trying your best, and learning to work together

“I want to continue growing this pro-

as a team and support one another.”

gram because I see what it does for them,”

Mia Massie from Johns Creek, who always

Patterson said. “Anyone can run. I want these

had an interest in running, is learning the

kids to be able to leave the program, stick

fundamentals of the sport that she may not

with running and feel better about them-

have learned elsewhere. Breathing tactics

selves as a result.”

and correct form are among the key lessons

In 2010, the first session of Gotta Run

she notices. She also sees that Patterson

Kids, 40 kids hit the pavement in the fall sea-

encourages cheering and a team environ-

son, and many of these runners returned year

ment, which makes this individual sport all

after year, bringing along classmates and

the more fun.

neighbors. Through their noticeable prog-

Arnav Pareek learned about the program

ress, Patterson developed Great Strides, a

through a school friend and chose to try to

cross country team for slightly older runners

sport, even though he did not enjoy running.

who desire to be competitive and continue

Now, he’s feeling stronger and more moti-

progressing in the sport. Recognized as one

vated than ever and even notes that “it has

of the most successful cross country teams

become [his] favorite sport!”

in the state, Great Strides feeds runners into

Both Colin and Emily Chapman from the

their high school teams, thus making the

Alpharetta area have pushed each other

sport even stronger.

as siblings and teammates through both

Runners like Morgan Grace Sheffield, from

programs. They qualified for the USATF

the Alpharetta area, acknowledge that her

Junior Olympics National Cross Country

passion for the sport has grown since begin-

Championships in December, along with

ning the training regimen with Great Strides.

many of their teammates.

As an avid runner prior to the program, she’s

Practices take place at Chattahoochee

now found a lifelong sport and is hopeful to

Pointe and Windermere Park, of the Forsyth

compete through high school and college.

County Parks and Recreation department.

“I enjoyed running before the program, but

During the eight-week program, runners will

I did not know that I would grow to love it as

complete three timed miles to encourage

much as I do,” Sheffield said.

development and improvement, no matter

Patterson discusses the benefits of run-

their pace. With stretching, discussion, alter-

ning, yet he also notices that the program

nating distance runs, and cool downs among

encourages a healthier lifestyle, both on and

the practices, runners are learning funda-

off the track. He encourages a safe environ-

mentals for a lifelong sport.

ment that’s well- controlled and enjoyable.

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Driver’s Notebook

A different type of ‘hybrid’: Muscle ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

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n common terms, the “hybrid” badge refers to the combination of both electric and gas in a vehicle, but in the case of the 2017 Jeep

Grand Cherokee SRT, it has been reinvented to mean muscle car meets SUV. For the individual who wants power, luxury and stunning looks enjoyed by up to four other thrill-seeking adults, the hunt is over. This is it.

Immediately appreciating the curvaceous, muscular exterior enamored with 20-inch, five-spoked wheels; Bi-Xenon headlights; the signature red Brembo brakes; and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, the interior is just as sexy for especially the racing enthusiast.

Jeep evidently makes the riding experience a top priority evidenced by the perforated Ultrasuede-laced leather seats, Uconnect technology, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen displaying the latest Performance Pages Plus has to offer.

Now let’s hit the road.

The SRT label—Street and Racing Technology—is no fluke on this automobile. The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine whips 475 horses into shape complete with a goosebumps-inducing 470 lb-ft of torque and Selec-Track System providing various driving modes by the turn of the dial. For those who don’t find the roar of this beast pleasing to the ear,

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Car meets SUV

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Although there are many more models scheduled to review in 2017, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is already making a strong case as one of the most exciting automobiles to drive this year.

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Lifestyle Calendar

February THROUGH FEBRUARY 15 ATLANTA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 16

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Parting Thoughts

Sue's Picks for Local Spirits ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

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tlanta is flush with home-spun spirits. This isn't your grandpappy's moonshine, though. Distilleries like Old Fourth Distillery and American Spirit Whiskey are

making us proud. This gin is one of my favorites, an impressive rich and smooth pour. Handcrafted Southern Dry Gin from Old Fourth Distillery is distilled from organic Italian wheat and vapor infused with fresh botanicals: juniper berries from nearby Oakland Cemetery, grapefruit, lemon & orange peel, fol-

lowed by cardamom, pink peppercorn, angelica root and coriander.

Also on tap is Old Fourth Distillery Handcrafted Southern Vodka.

They start with regionally grown sugar cane, a minimally refined turbinado. It is non-GMO, renewable, environmentally sound, gluten and pesticide free. Because they are located in an urban area they needed something we could convert to alcohol with no waste.

New this year is Lawn Dart. Old Fourth Distillery created this limited edition ginger lemon liqueur from locally sourced ingredients for a slightly sweet, unbelievably refreshing spirit. Best served chilled and shaken.

Old Fourth Distillery was started by childhood friends who decided to open Atlanta's first distillery since 1906, taking a neighborhood-centric, sustainable approach to creating the finest spirits available at any price.O4D uses sustainable non-GMO sugar cane to make its vodka, requiring less energy and creating zero waste. O4D's only byproduct is pure, distilled water. Their cane sugar base and hands-on approach creates a naturally gluten-free vodka with a soft, round mouthfeel and a subtle caramelized sugar aroma. Their Southern Dry Gin is vapor infused with only the finest fresh botanicals. Every bottle of O4D is made by hand in their 1100-square-foot distillery in the Old Fourth Ward.

Three people create the fermentations, do the distillations, bottle, and package every drop of the signature vodka and gin. O4D uses a custom, handmade CARL copper still.

The Buckhead boys at American Spirit Whiskey continue to create imaginative and well-honed sips. ASW Distillery combines a traditional Scottish-style twin copper pot still system with Southern flavor innovation, including grain-in distillation, to make bourbon, Atlanta’s first rye since Prohibition, and malt whiskies, plus Atlanta’s first-ever fruit brandies. ASW Fiddler Bourbon is a very high wheat content bourbon, finished on Georgia oak heartwood harvested by ASW in Jackson County, Georgia ASW Resurgens Rye is Atlanta's first rye since Prohibition.

ASW Armour & Oak Apple Brandy is Atlanta's first apple brandy, made using apples from Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge. Cheers to these hard-working local distillers!

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