COMMUNITY Continued from page 29 two members entering a homebrew competition last year and winning awards to having five members entering competitions this year and winning awards has been quite an accomplishment,” he said. “And that’s why our club was in first place for the Suwanee Beer Fest.” Peet said two of his sons have been homebrewing for more than six years, and he started out by helping them. “We enjoy working together as a family, and literally drinking and sharing the fruits of our labor.” For Blum, the biggest draw to homebrewing is that he likes beer. “I enjoy entertaining at home and serving my homebrew to guests. It always provides a unique addition to any party,” he said. “As a member with a bit less experience than others, winnings medals validates my brewing process.” Brantley credited Sweetwater 420 as the beer that pushed him down the path of homebrewing almost 15 years ago. “The first time I had 420, I was absolutely amazed,” he said. “It was one of the best beers I’d ever had at that point and was so very different than the Budweiser-Miller-Coors type of beers that were pretty much the standard in Georgia.” He became interested in exploring other non-mass-produced beers and eventually made his way to Belgian beers. “The level of complexity, depth and nuance of Belgian beers are second to none, but they can also be very hard to come by and very expensive,” Brantley said. So he and a couple of his college buddies looked into brewing their own Belgians, “…and the rest, as they say, is history. Not that I’m anywhere near to reaching the enlightened status of a Belgian monk, but I’m definitely trying my hardest!” Brantley shared this advice: “If you enjoy craft beer and you’ve ever thought of brewing it yourself, it’s easier than you think. Come visit PC Mashers at our club meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at Peachtree Growler Company... you’ll be glad you did!” He also suggested checking out pcmashers.com. ■
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Crooked Creek Clean-Up Planned in May Crooked Creek is the principal watershed for Peachtree Corners. Despite its natural beauty, the creek has suffered abuse. Local residents, The May 2018 cleanup included Bob and Lori Howard, Nancie and Bob Allen, Eric Christ, Bob Nebel and with help numerous employees from the Veritiv Corporation. from the city, ty. Veritiv Corporation is planning ners 30092, for a light breakfast. are taking to make the clean-up a company At that time, Howard will action to protect this important community service project, bringprovide instructions, garbage bags resource. ing about 20 employees to particiand gloves for participants before Bob Howard has planned a pate. Howard believes another 30everyone heads to Crooked Creek. clean-up of Peachtree Corners plus Peachtree Corners residents, Once the clean-up is complete, the creek waterways on Saturday, May including elected officials, will be City of Peachtree Corners will pick 18, 9 a.m.-12 noon, weather permitinvolved. up all trash materials gathered ting. The event is organized by the Recently, he was contacted by a from the creeks and surrounding Peachtree Corners Green Commember of Mary Our Queen Catharea. mittee and Gwinnett Clean and olic Church who offered meeting To get involved and learn more, Beautiful, and Howard is coordispace prior to beginning the creek visit facebook.com/CrookedCreeknating the project on behalf of the clean-up. Volunteers will meet at PeachtreeCorners or contact city with Jennifer Howard. the church, located at 6260 The Jennifer Howard at The project has been getting a Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corjhoward@peachtreecornersga.gov. ■ lot of support from the communi-
Birthday Celebration for Two Village Park Centenarians Two Peachtree Corners seniors recently celebrated their 100th birthdays with family and friends. James Aguilar, a WWII veteran, was born March 3, 1919. Margaret Wischusen, born March 20, 1919, worked in a factory repairing airplanes during WWII. Both centenarians are residents at Village Park at Peachtree Corners, and they were recognized during a special birthday celebration at the senior living community. Mr. Aguilar served in the U.S. Army during WWII coordinating civilian logistics during the reconstruction of Germany. There he met his future wife Norma Hayes; they married and raised five children. In his later years, he was a hands-on volunteer with
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Habitat for Humanity for many years. Mrs. Wischusen, a native of Malden, Massachusetts, spent her summers in Maine and attended Boston University where she studied Latin and Fine Arts. She met her husband during WWII. They married and were blessed with four children, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She enjoyed boating, gardening and traveling, and was a set designer for a local theatre. Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason presented proclamations to each centenarian before a packed house of more than 75 people. Bob Ballagh, executive director for the Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument, presented each with a plaque, recognizing Mr. Agular’s service to our country and Mrs. Wischusen for her support for her husband during wartime. peachtreecornerslife
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Left to right, Mike and Debbie Mason, Mrs. Wischusen’s son, Henry Wischusen. Seated, Margaret Wischusen. SPECIAL
The event was followed by dinner, a live concert and a giant cake that was shared with friends and family. ■
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