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This Month
14 ....... Terrific Teens

18 ....... Community Calendar

26 ....... Pet of the Month

30 .......Dining Directory

33 ....... Biz Briefs
34 .......Health & Wellness
42 ....... Seniors

44 ....... Club Calendar

46 ....... Classifieds

48 ....... Support Groups
T H i S i S S u E
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6 TOPSoccer Brings Smiles
7 East Cobber is a Busy Beekeeper

10 PTA Legislative Update
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As I reflect on some of the difficult economic conditions many people have encountered over the
last several months, it makes me think about the fact that there will be times in all of our lives that we
will be faced with conditions that force us to realize what is most important. For some, it may be
economically tough times such as these. For others, it may be an emotionally challenging situation
such as a divorce or losing a job. Whatever the case, it becomes quite clear that what is most
important has nothing to do with having a lot of material possessionst or prestige. It is times like these
that cause us to re-focus on the people in our lives and the little, everyday things that make our lives
special. This issue features information that other media often overlooks-Terrific Teens (see page 14),
local resources to help unemployed East
Cobbers locate jobs (see page 12) and the
special events sponsored by grass-roots
groups (see pages 18-23). I believe
these “everyday” items and all of our
editorial reflect the special connections
and meaning we are in need of so
desperately these days.
Last month, I participated in the
Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s Principal
for a Day program. Stepping out of my
work routine, I had the privilege to shadow
Dr Becci Rutledge, principal of Tritt
Elementary School. Dr. Rutledge gave
me a behind-the-scenes look at how her
school runs so smoothly while incorporat-
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daily morning news show, and ensuring
excellence in her school’s teaching staff.
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to student testing, from playground equipment to discipline, from teaching methods to subject matter
expectations…the principal’s office was all mine! Principal for a Day helped me better understand and
appreciate the important job of principals. After all, quality education and the future of our children are
truly important in good times, and especially now in these challenging times.
May your lives be filled with the things that matter most.
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By Marianne McGoldrick
For TOPSoccer players, families and volunteers, Sunday
afternoons at Metro North Park are often the highlight of
their week. TOPSoccer is a national soccer program for play-
ers with cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities. It is
designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing
soccer to boys and girls, ages 8 to 19, who have a mental
or physical disability. The North Atlanta Soccer Association’s
(NASA) TOPSoccer Program was developed and implemented
for the purpose of providing special needs athletes with a fun
and safe soccer environment, focusing on the player’s abili-
ties, not his/her disability.
In 1999 Andy Walker, the executive director of what
was then the Metro North Youth Soccer Association, had the
vision to bring this program to the Metro North soccer com-
plex on Paper Mill Road. TOPSoccer quickly assumed a cen-
tral role in what is now the North Atlanta Soccer Association
(NASA). In 2002, through local donations and the generous
support of the Ronald MacDonald House, the club was able
to raise the funds for the first artificial turf field in the united
States dedicated to TOPSoccer.
Today, NASA has approximately 35 TOPSoccer athletes,
and the number continues to grow with each season. The
TOPS players take the field at 1p.m. on Sunday afternoons,
led by an extraordinary group of volunteers. The program
is extremely flexible and tailored to the TOPS players who
attend each week. The field is divided based on skill level.
An actual soccer game is played on one half of the field
- TOPS players versus a mix of volunteers and TOPS family
members looking for a little exercise. The other side of the
field is devoted to those players needing more one-on-one
time with a volunteer. “Our sole mission is for EVERYONE
to have fun,” says Rob Steers, co-director of the NASA
TOPSoccer Program. “It is heartwarming to hear from TOPS
players, parents and volunteers that this one hour is often the
highlight of their week.”
“We have been a part of TOPSoccer for two seasons now,
but our daughter Maddie has really enjoyed kicking the ball
around and playing with all the wonderful volunteers. At the
end of each session, all the players line up for PK (penalty
kick). Each player “kicks, rolls, pushes” the soccer ball down
the field for a penalty kick against the coach while the other
players, parents, and volunteers all cheer the player on. This
is truly Maddie’s highlight of TOPSoccer - she really loves it.
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Maddie.
Rob Steers and Hugh Crawford have been the co-direc-
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years. “We really only consider ourselves the old, loud cheer-
leaders! Our returning volunteers do most of the work while
we stand on the sidelines yelling encouragingly,” says Steers.
“Honestly, I think the coaches and volunteers involved
with TOPSoccer often have more fun and are more excited
than our players,” says Steers. “It is refreshing to see our
young volunteers willingly commit their time for no other rea-
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East Cobber is a
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Beehive products have been utilized by humans for cen-
turies. East Cobber David Arnal is using one or more of the
gifts of the honeybee: honey, beeswax, bee pollen, royal jelly,
and bee venom to create a line of natural beehive health
and wellness products. His company, The Bee Factory, has
launched its first product –a Children’s Honey Cough Syrup.
He is currently working with the National Honey Board (NHB)
on a 100% honey throat lozenge. He also sells honey, herbal
honeys, honey straws, and bee pollen at 20 small businesses
throughout Cobb County.
Mr. Arnal learned to keep honeybees in 1988 while
attending Clemson university and is a Certified Beekeeper.
He received his certification in South Carolina with the
Lowcountry Beekeepers Association in 1996. He is also
a member of the Georgia Beekeepers Association and the
Cherokee County Beekeepers Club. (Cobb County does not
have a stand alone beekeeping organization.)
David Arnal wants to share his love of beekeeping with
others. He has created a “Bee School” where those interest-
ed can learn more about beekeeping. He is offering the Bee
School in association with uGA & Fulton County Extension.
Three different class times are being offered:
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>Saturday, March 14, 8:30 am-4pm
>Wednesday nights, March 4, 11, and 18, 7-9:30pm.
The Atlanta Bee Factory recently moved to Sandy
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$20.00 per additional family member and includes lunch,
except for the Wednesday night sessions.
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East Cobb PTA luncheon
Thank You, teachers and principals!
On February 3, the Eastern Cobb County
Council (ECCC) of PTAs held their
annual Teacher of the Year and Principal
Recognition brunch at Piedmont Baptist
Church. Hosted by PTA members of the
Lassiter/Kell cluster schools, approximately
180 guests enjoyed a catered brunch.
Cathy Henson, a past president of the
Georgia PTA and a founder of the nonprofit
organization, the Georgia School Council
Institute (www.GeorgiaEducation.org),
was the featured speaker.
Cathy Henson, guest speaker,
past Georgia PTA President
Drew Trowers, Teacher of the Year,
East Cobb Middle School
A guest enjoys the brunch buffet
Dr. John Abraham, Cobb County School Board-Post
4 and Natalie Rogers, Co-chair, Health & Wellness
Committee for ECCC PTA
PTA Volunteer Marcia
Stuart passes out good-
ies to guests.
(Top Row, l-r): John Crooks, Cobb County School Board-Post 6; Patty Yohn, 9th
District PTA Director; Marlene Henderson, 9th District PTA Secretary; (Bottom
Row (l-r): David Banks Cobb County School Board-Post 5; Cynthia Rozzo,
Publisher, EAST COBBER, Fred Sanderson, Cobb County School Superintendent;
and, Karen Hallacy, East Cobb resident and Georgia PTA legislative Chair.
Dr. Patty Thomas, Principal, Sedalia Park Elementary
School; Fazeela Hoossainy, Teacher of the Year, Sedalia Park
ES; and Amy Snyder, PTA President, Sedalia Park ES
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l-r): Tommy Kibe and Arash Negahdar.
Ten 5th grade students from Kincaid Elementary have
been preparing for the state Robotics First Lego League
competition on January 31 at Georgia Tech. The students
competed in 3 areas: 1) identify a climate problem; 2)
create a solution; and 3) share their research with the
community, as well as have their group’s robot complete
programmed functions relating to the environment.
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The bottom line is there is no fiscal or academic
accountability attached to these taxpayer funded vouchers.
Tell your legislators NO to SB 90!
Georgia PTA’s 2009 Legislative Priorities are as follows:
• Support public K-12 schools with adequate state
funding, reflective of the actual costs of providing the state
defined services. Support equitable distribution of state fund-
ing to K-12 schools, currently calculated on property tax
wealth in each school system.
• Support using public funds for public schools only.
Oppose any effort to use public funding for private or sectar-
ian schools.
• Support efforts to increase the graduation rate in
Georgia through mandatory attendance until graduation or
age 18, support early identification of potential dropouts,
support improved instructional programs for at-risk students,
support expanded counseling and guidance services, support
job placement and work experience programs, support imme-
diate follow-up of why individual students drop out.
• Support using multiple criteria to determine promotion
and retention, and not rely upon the results of a single test
score.
• Support policies that increase meaningful parental
involvement in decisions regarding school policies, curricu-
lum, and academic growth for children, and increase oppor-
tunities for the development of parenting skills and school
support.
• Support the right of local boards of education to man-
age and control local public schools as they seek to improve
the quality of education for all students and are sensitive to
differences in educational needs in their respective communi-
ties.
• Support the local property tax and the educational
SPLOST sources of tax revenues for local school district
spending priorities.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions: Abby
Shiffman, abster@mindspring.com, Eastern Cobb County
Council PTA Legislation Chair, Georgia PTA Legislative
Committee Member.
Abby Shiffman is the Eastern Cobb
County Council PTA Legislative Chair, Sedalia
Park Elementary School Legislative Chair, and
Georgia PTA Legislative Committee Member.
Abby and her husband, Ken, are the proud
parents of Rachel and Aaron. They have lived in East Cobb
County for the past 14-1/2 years. She is also a Board
Member of the East Cobb Civic Association.
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PTA legislative update
By Abby Shiffman, Eastern Cobb County Council PTA Legislation & Advocacy Chair
Georgia PTA Legislation Committee Member
The Georgia State Legislature came out with their new
schedule. They will meet Tuesday through Thursday end-
ing day 35 on March 25th. Then they will recess until June
22nd to see what the economy does and what benefits
Georgians will receive from the economic stimulus package
that will come out of Washington, DC.
During the first week of February a universal Voucher
Bill, SB 90, was introduced. If passed this will allow any
child currently enrolled in public schools to get a voucher to
any public (within the district or in another district) or pri-
vate school if: 1)The school accepts the student; 2) Parents
agree to provide transportation for the student; and 3) Parent
and student agree to abide by the rules and policies of the
new school. While GA PTA supports school choice, we
oppose this legislation (SB 90). In a time where every dollar
counts, where every program and department is being scru-
tinized to make sure public taxpayer dollars are being spent
effectively, how can the State government use public tax
dollars to write a blank check to a private institution with no
accountability of those tax dollars?
• Private institutions don’t need to hire certified teachers.
The teachers don’t have to be certified in the subject
material being taught; they don’t have to be certified to
teach; they don’t even need to have a college education.
• Private institutions are not required to teach a curriculum
that prepares the student for the 21st century in a global
economy or test them on that curriculum.
• Private schools don’t have to show that a student has
learned anything since there is no requirement to test a
child and show any level of knowledge or gain in knowl-
edge.
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Here’s a short overview of some legislation pending
or expected to be filed during the 2009 session of the
Georgia General Assembly:
• House Bill (HB) 39
Cigarette tax increase of $1 per pack
• HB 104
Permit local voters to approve the sale of packaged alco-
hol on Sundays
• HB 118
The midyear adjustment to the current year’s budget,
including Gov. Sonny Perdue’s recommendation of ending
the $428 million Homeowners Tax Relief Grants to local
government
• HB 119
Fiscal-year 2010 budget, including Gov. Perdue’s recom-
mendation for a 1.6 percent tax on hospitals, 10 percent
spending cuts and a $1.2 billion stimulus package
• HB 160
Gov. Perdue’s “super speeder” bill to boost fines $200 for
drivers exceeding 85 mph on Interstate highways and 75
mph on other roads
• HB 233
Bill to halt increases in property-tax assessments for the
next two years
• HB 277
House bill to levy a 1 percent sales tax statewide for spec-
ified transportation projects over 10 years
• Senate Bill (SB) 31
Allowing the Georgia Power Co. to charge customers the
financing costs of nuclear plants before they begin opera-
tion
• SB 39
Constitutional amendment to allow counties to levy a 1
percent sales tax for transportation for projects of their
choice
• SB 83
Allowing voters to decide to double the statewide home-
stead property tax exemption for residences from $2,000
to $4,000
• SB 101
Gov. Perdue’s proposal to exempt the makers of drugs and
medical devices from product liability suits
• SB 108
Gov. Perdue’s tort-reform bill to charge attorney fees to plain-
tiffs when a judge grants a defendant’s motion to dismiss.

To review the full text of legislation or to check the
status of bills, go to: http://www.legis.state.ga.us.
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Career Groups Help East Cobbers
With unemployment soaring, the EAST COBBER has compiled a list of job search resources and events in the East Cobb area. These
groups provide support and expertise in assisting the job seeker with resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, and job leads. Many
meet at or are sponsored by a church, but all job seekers are welcome. Often a contact with the groups listed below (or their websites) will
lead you to other groups that are geographically convenient to you.

Catholic Church of St. Ann
4905 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
770-552-6400, ext. 6104
> Career Quest
Every Tuesday, 6:45pm

Congregation Etz Chaim
1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta, GA 30068
> Oh No! I just lost my job, Now What?
Presentation by Andrea Rosenthal of Career Solutions
March 24: 7:30 pm -9pm
RSVP: 404-403-0329

JobSeeker Group
Every Tuesday, 7-10am
The Varsity, 2790 Town Center Drive NW, Kennesaw
www.jobseekers.org or jobseekers@bellsouth.net

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068
770-565-0854, ext 3015, or crossroads@jfbc.org
> Monthly Networking Meeting
1st Mondays (March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th), 7-9pm
> Evening with Career and Work Expert/Author Peter Bourke
March 10: 7-9 pm, at The Pavilion, Fountains at Olde Town
Shopping Center, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.
RSVP 770-795-3247
> CE Crash Course
March 26, 6-9pm & March 28, 8am-5pm
> “Maximizing Your Career In Turbulent Times”

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Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062
770-354-1530 (Gene Caudle)
> Job Seekers
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7-9pm

Eastminster Presbyterian Church
3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta 30062
770-516-1113 (Mike Moran)
> Job Seekers
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8am

Mt. Bethel united Methodist Church
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062
770-971-2880 (Kibbie Jones)
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Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7-9pm starting March 10.
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Roswell united Methodist Church
814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell 30075
770-993-6218
> Crossroads Career Network
Every 2nd and 4th Monday, 6pm

Transfiguration Catholic Church
1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta 30066
770-977-1442
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Kennesaw State university (KSu) hosted the nineteenth
Annual Bobbie Bailey Awards for Athletic Excellence on
Monday, February 2, in the Stillwell Theater. The yearly
awards, named for KSu athletics benefactor Bobbie Bailey,
recognize the achievements of local high school female ath-
letes from 34 schools in Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Bartow
and Douglas counties. Danielle Donehew, the executive
vice president of the WNBA Atlanta Dream and an outstand-
ing athlete from Sequoyah High School in Canton, was the
featured speaker at the event. The event was jointly spon-
sored by the Department of Health, Physical Education and
Sport Science; the KSu Athletic Department; the Georgia
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance; and the KSu Center for Student Life. The
recipients of the 2008 Bobbie Bailey Award for Athletic
Excellence are: Mareva Bone, Wheeler High School; Adiyah
Crute, Kell High School; Telise Green, Sprayberry High
School; Mary Hoey, Pope High School; Alli Jones, Lassiter
High School; Elizabeth Kilborn, Walton High School; and
Caroline Mackey, The Walker School.
TERRiFiC TEENS
Two East Cobb young ladies were among winners in
the 18th annual Little Miss Cobb County Pageant held at
Southern Tech in Marietta on February 7. Junior Miss Cobb
County, Sara laChapelle, 15, is the daughter of Robert
and Laura LaChapelle of Marietta. She is a sophomore at
Lassiter High School, where she is a competition cheer-
leader, member of student council, honor student and placed
in the top five in the Miss Odyssey Pageant. Teen Miss
Cobb County, Stephanie Burkholder, 17, is the daughter of
Susan Jenkins and Steve Burkholder of Marietta. She is a
senior at Walton High School where she is the reigning Miss
Raider, Beta Club officer, volunteer for the Walton Facilities
Foundation, member of Spanish Honors Society and partici-
pates in cross country.
Beth Curtin, an eighth-
grade student at Dodgen
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Cobb County Spelling Bee on
January 24. Fourth- through
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trees have died, and the landscape just doesn’t look as good as
it used to look. Now is the perfect time of year to get your yard
in top shape for spring, and Legacy Landscapes, Inc., is the
right company to help you get it there.
If you know exactly what you need, or if you are looking
for ideas, Legacy Landscapes can help. Professional designers
work with you to design a long-term plan for your landscape,
no matter the size or budget. They also can help you install
and maintain it. For the past 15 years, Cobb-based Legacy
Landscapes has created beautiful and functional landscapes,
from simple sod and shrub installations to elaborate outdoor
entertainment areas with fireplaces, patios and pools. They can
plan, install and maintain anything for residential and commer-
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Don’t let drought conditions worry you. In addition to the
10 week grace period new landscapes receive, Legacy also
offers rain water harvesting systems, drought tolerant land-
scaping and drip irrigation to keep your property growing and
healthy during the driest times of the year. Also, to protect the
environment and its inhabitants, Legacy Landscapes uses eco-
friendly products, including native plantings, organic fertilizers,
pervious pavers and butterfly friendly gardens.
“Now is the time to start planning and installing your
landscapes to be ready for spring and summer,” recommends
Mark Schisler, founder and president. “Planting now gives
the roots time to establish themselves before the hot summer
months.”
A native Atlantan, Schisler received his degree in
Landscape Architecture from the university of Georgia and is
a Georgia Certified Nurseryman. “This is my passion,” said
Schisler. “I love to go into a yard that needs help and transform
it into something spectacular. We can make a real difference
in people’s lives, increase the value of their homes and provide
areas where families can spend time together outside, and that
is immensely gratifying to me.”
Legacy Landscapes has received national recognition
for creativity and quality of work from Home and Garden
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and the Southeastern Flower Show (Best Southern Garden),
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Blake Cooper Productions and Mt. Bethel Playbill Players
Present Seussical, Jr.
Blake Cooper Productions
announces the spring production of
Seussical, Jr. for Mt. Bethel’s Playbill
Players. Seussical, Jr. is a whimsi-
cal, fun-filled, whacky musical based
on the beloved works of children’s
author, Theodore Geisel, better
known as Dr. Seuss. This show will
delight and entertain audiences of all
ages. Based upon the overwhelming
popularity of previous productions by
Blake Cooper Productions in the East
Cobb area, Seussical, Jr. will be performed four times at Pope High
School in Cobb County the weekend of March 27- 29. The show
times include two evening performances on Friday, March 27, and
Saturday, March 28, both at 7:30 p.m. and two matinee shows on
Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.
Blake Cooper is the “Staff Person of the Year” at Mt. Bethel
Elementary School. Mr. Cooper has been teaching drama as
an enrichment class for six years at Mt. Bethel Elementary,
a Platinum Award for Education school. The drama enrich-
ment classes are sponsored through the non-profit Mt. Bethel
Foundation. Theatre was an integral part of Mr. Cooper’s school
life growing up on the stage starting at age 4 through his selection
into a Performing Arts High school. Seussical, Jr. is the fourteenth
show he has produced. Blake Cooper formed his production
company, Blake Cooper Productions, in 2006 and it has become
the central force for after-school drama productions and sum-
mer camps in East Cobb, not only for Mt. Bethel Elementary and
Blake Cooper
s
Timber Ridge Elementary but also for Sope Creek and Murdock
elementary schools.
The Mt. Bethel 4th and 5th grade Playbill Players have been
rehearsing since December for Seussical, Jr. The cast includes
50 students, most who have had the weekly experience of drama
classes for the past 6 years with Mr. Cooper. His love for the per-
forming arts is contagious and helps build confidence with every
student resulting in many current and former students seeking the
spotlight throughout the Atlanta area and the region. “Blake’s
productions are larger than what the elementary school can
accommodate. He makes it a top production sparing no expense,
making it top quality with a real stage offering the ability for full
lighting and sound system, ” states Robin Lattizori, Mt. Bethel’s
principal.
Mrs. Robin Lattizori, Mt. Bethel Elementary’s principal says,
“We are the only elementary school in Cobb County with a drama
instruction as enrichment during the school day. Drama is not part
of the elementary curriculum, which makes Mt. Bethel unique.
Blake’s goal is to make every student feel comfortable performing
whether on the stage or presenting an oral report in the classroom.
He has a natural gift for teaching.” In addition to his enrichment
classes and productions at Mt. Bethel, Blake is also responsible
for the Mt. Bethel A.M.-the morning daily news show, the Talent
Show and co-chairs Relay for Life.
Tickets for Seussical, Jr. are $8 and can be purchased or
reserved at www.tickets@BCProd.org. Additional information
on Seussical, Jr. is available on the website for Blake Cooper
Productions: www.BCProd.org.
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January 19
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA 30075
www.chattnaturecenter.com
FOR AGES 5 AND UP
■ Full day and half day options
■ One and two week sessions
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Swimming | Live Animal Presentations
June 22–26
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income taxpayers. Bring your 2007 returns and your 2008
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Monday, 9am-12:30pm
Gritter’s Library
880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta

Tuesday, 12-4pm
East Cobb Senior Center*
3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta

Tuesday, 1-4:30pm
Windy Hill Senior Center
1855 Roswell Road, Smyrna

Thursday, 9am-1pm
Fullers Park Recreation Center*
3499 Robinson Road, Marietta

Friday, 12-4pm
Marietta Central Library*
2266 Roswell Street, Marietta
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COMMuNiTY CAlENDAR
March 3, 6, 8
il Trovatore. The Atlanta Opera’s first offering of 2009,
featuring the famous “Anvil Chorus”. March 3: 7:30pm.
March 6: 8pm. March 8: 3pm. $27.50-$133.50.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 280 Galleria Parkway,
Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.atlantaopera.
org.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Ask the Experts! A free informative opportunity to hear
those in the aging industry share their knowledge on how
to “age well.” Every Tuesday in March. 1pm. Mt. Bethel
Chapel, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info:
770-579-9224.
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6-week educational
program designed to help family caregivers take care of
themselves while caring for an older relative or friend who
lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country.
12-2:30pm. Suggested donation: $25 for cost of the book
but not required to attend. Limited class size. Registra-
tion required. Mt. Bethel Older Adult Center, 4608 Lower
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-579-9224.
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Cobb County library Book Sale. Hardbacks, paperbacks,
DVDs, CDs, reference books and magazines will be on sale.
Friday-Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 1-5pm. Proceeds
from the sale go towards purchasing new materials for the
Cobb County Library System. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245
Callaway Road SW, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2342.

Jazz on Tap hosted by DanceFest and Dancentre South
will showcase 800 dancers in 4 performances. March 6:
7:30pm. March 7: 2 & 7pm. March 8: 2pm. $15/
adults. $10/students. Master teachers from throughout
the u.S. will offer workshop classes March 7 & 8. $17.
Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Southern Polytechnic
State university, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
More info: Marcus Alford, 770-516-7229 or
www.dancefestinc.com.
March 6-22
The it Girl, a lighthearted flapper musical tribute to silent
movies and Clara Bow that reinvents her film about a sassy
department store salesclerk who wins an advertising con-
test to find the girl with the elusive, thrilling quality known
as “It.” Performed by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. The
Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info:
404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
March 7
The College Expo sponsored by the National College Re-
source Foundation. Meet representatives from colleges na-
tionwide, Army, Navy. Workshops, seminars, college related
vendors, entertainment. 9am-6pm. $10/at door. $8/Pay-
pal. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.
More info: 1-877-427-4100 or www.thecollegeexpo.org.

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Martini Madness, annual silent auction and casino night
benefiting the Congregation Etz Chaim Preschool and
Religious School. 7:30-11pm. Individual tickets: $15 in
advance, $18 at door. Couple tickets: $30 in advance,
$36 at door. Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills
Parkway NE, Marietta. More info: Debbie Deutsch,
770-977-3384.

Hungry Ear Coffee House Show featuring Cindy Craven,
Ben Wakeman, “Allen, Vinton and Godfrey”, Chuck
Henderson and Ron Hipp. 8pm. $5 donation requested.
Refreshments available. BYOB. Amateur folk musicians
welcome to perform. Northwest unitarian universalist
Congregation, 1025 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs.
More info: Kevin, 770-973-7257 or www.nwuuc.org.

Poetry in Song, a world premiere concert of works for
mixed chorus composed and conducted by internationally
renowned American composers Alice Parker and Jack M.
Jarrett. Free. 8pm. Bobbie Bailey and Family Perfor-
mance Center, Kennesaw State university, 1000 Chastain
Road, Kennesaw. More info: www.mariettamasterchorale.org.

Never Beat the Boss at Horseshoes, a discussion and
book-signing by author Roy Lantz. 11am-3pm. A portion
of proceds to benefit student activities at Sprayberry High
School and J.J. Daniel Middle School. The Daily Grind
Coffee House, 2595 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More
info: 678-560-1082.

3rd Annual Teen Job Fair hosted by ECCC PTA. Over 75
companies represented either with online job application
information, actual job applications, or personnel from
local grocery chains, seasonal employers and retail stores
will be on hand for interview opportunities. No resumes or
reservations needed. 11am-1pm. Mountain View Commu-
nity Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info:
jimpatgiul@aol.com.
March 7-8
Dance Stop Mid Winter Concert. Saturday: 2pm &
7:30pm. Sunday: 3pm. $10. Jennie T. Anderson
Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway,
Marietta. More info: 770-578-0048.
March 7 & 18
Madama Butterfly. Live performance by the Metropolitan
Opera on March 7. 1pm. $22/Adults. $20/Seniors. $15/
Children. $18/Students. Taped Encore presentation on
March 18. 7pm. $18/All seats. Merchants Walk Theatre,
1301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-560-
3280 or www.georgiatheatrecompany.com.
March 7, 28-29
Thunder All-Stars Open Cheerleading Clinic and Spring
Tryout. March 7: Try Out Clinic: 10am-3pm. March 28-
29: Open Tryouts: 9am-3pm. Ages 4-18, no experience
necessary. Program promotes fitness, confidence, char-
acter and integrity. More info: 770-977-9797 or www.
thunderallstars.com.
March 11
Turtle Treats. Come explore the world of turtles – create
your own turtle shell to wear, play turtle games and see
what turtles and tortoises eat while you enjoy some healthy
and tasty turtle treats. 9:45-11am. $15/members. $25/
non-members. Pre-registration required. Chattahoochee
Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info:
770-992-2055, ext. 237 or www.chattnaturecenter.com.
March 12-15
Alladin presented by the Curtain Call Youth Players.
Romance, mystery, and more fun than a magic carpet ride
– you’ll love all the colorful characters. Thursday-Friday:
7:30pm. Saturday: 2pm & 7:30pm. Sunday: 2pm &
6pm. $9/Adults. $7/Children. Black Box Theatre, The Art
Place-Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
More info: 678-560-8001 or www.ccyp.org.
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March 13-14
The Who! See Michael Alexander and the Cobb Symphony
Orchestra perform a complete set of works from The Who.
Heart pounding, enthralling and just plain fun! 8pm. $15-
$50. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road, NW, Ken-
nesaw. More info: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsymphony.org.

Green with Envy Kids Consignment Sale. Sell your
premium kids clothing, shop our private preview sale and
make some extra money. On-site lead-testing machine for
concerned parents. Free preview sale passes to first time
moms/moms-to-be for 6:30pm, Thursday. Friday: 9am-
6pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm (most items 30% off). 2125
Roswell Road (in old Hollywood Video store), Marietta.
More info: 404-808-1811, monica@greenwithenvykids.
com, or www.greenwithenvykids.com.
March 13-15
6th Annual BalletFest Atlanta. Performances: Saturday:
5pm & 8pm; Sunday: 2pm. $15/Adults. $10/Students.
Workshops Friday-Sunday: $17/Class. Joe Mack Wilson
Student Center Theatre, Southern Polytechnic State univer-
sity, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info:
www.dancefestinc.com.
March 14
Sope Creek Fun Run. One mile run and 5K to benefit
Sope Creek Elementary School. 5K: 9am. One mile run:
10am. $23/short sleeved shirt. $28/long sleeved shirt.
Register in advance at www.active.com or at Sope Creek
Elementary School, 3320 Paper Mill Road, Marietta. Race
day registration starts at 7am. More info: 770-916-7085.

Spring Sample Sale, a fundraising event for the Senior High
Choir of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Apparel, accesso-
ries and gifts from 40 vendors. 9am-4pm. Johnson Ferry
Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More
Info: 770-795-3224.

2nd Saturday Writers Workshop presented by the Georgia
Writers Association and co-sponsored by the Siegel Institute
for Leadership, Ethics, and Character. Sybil Baker, author
of The Life Plan, will present a free reading at 12 noon.
Workshop with John C. Castellano, entertainment attorney,
follows. 12-2pm. $25/general public. $10/members & stu-
dents. Building 55, Kennesaw Sate university, 1000 Chas-
tain Road, Kennesaw. More info: www.georgiawriters.org.

Celebrating History Through Her Story presented by the
League of Women Voters Marietta-Cobb. This year’s focus
will be on first elected women officials in Cobb. 10am-
12pm. Limited space. Free but registration required.
Workforce Development and Conference Center, Chatta-
hoochee Technical College, 980 South Cobb Drive,
Marietta. More info: 770-423-3562.
March 14-15
The Down The Street Bead Show. Exhibits and vendors.
Beads, gemstones, crystals. $5. Saturday: 10am-6pm.
Sunday: 10am-5pm. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria
Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 1-866-667-3232.
March 14 & 21
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, a musical based
on Charles M. Schultz’s popular comic strip “Peanuts”,
performed by Atlanta Junior Lyric. 2pm. $30-$35. The
Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info:
404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
March 15
Spring Carnival at the Weisberg Preschool featuring games,
food, music, photos, fun science and a silent auction.
Costumes welcomed and encouraged. 10am-2pm. Temple
Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More info:
770-973-3533.

Georgia National Teenager Pageant sponsored by Amer-
ica’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization. 6pm.
$10. Jennie T. Anderson Theater, Cobb Civic Center, 548
South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 404-316-
7336.
March 17-22
SPAMAlOT, a Monty Python classic. Tuesday-Friday:
8pm. Saturday: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 1pm & 6:30pm.
$116-$354. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800
Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800.
March 19-21
Garage Sale presented by St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Women’s Guild. Thursday-Friday: 9am-6pm. Saturday:
9am-1:30pm. Donations for the sale accepted March 14
(1-6pm), 15 (1-7pm) and 16 (9:30am-6pm). St. Ann’s
Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info:
770-552-6400 or www.st-ann.org.
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Coppelia & Beauty and the Beast. A double bill extrava-
ganza. The Academy Dance Company presents Coppelia, a
delightful ballet for all ages, along with The British Acad-
emy of Performing Arts Musical Theatre’s version of Beauty
and The Beast. $12/Adults. $10/Children. Friday: 7pm.
Saturday: 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Joe Mack Wilson Theatre,
Southern Polytechnic State university, 1100 South
Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-578-8272 or
www.bapa.us.com.

Children’s Consignment Sale benefiting the Roswell united
Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten. Friday:
9am-2pm (no strollers before noon). Saturday: 8am-
12pm (1/2 price on many items). Roswell united
Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell.
More info: 770-993-6218.
March 20-22
31st Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show. This year’s
theme is Making Your Home New Again. Exhibits from
over 300 local home improvement companies and semi-
nars on a variety of home remodeling topics, tips and
advice on cooking, gardening, home repair, decorating,
and recreation as well as activities for children and live
cooking demonstrations. Friday-Saturday: 10am-8pm.
Sunday: Noon-6pm. $10/adults. Free/ages 12 and
under and 65 and older. Two day passes: $15. Cobb Gal-
leria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.
More info: www.atlantahomeshow.com.

Paper Mill Market Spring Event, a 3-day European-style
market under a large tent with an eclectic array of rare
finds – antiques, artwork, clothing, jewelry, gifts and food.
$3. Admission fee benefits Camp Sunshine, a summer
camp for children with cancer. Friday & Saturday:
10am-6pm. Sunday: 11am-5pm. Paper Mill Village,
177 Village Parkway, Marietta. More info:
www.papermillmarket.com.
March 20-22, 27-28
All i Really Need To Know i learned in Kindergarten,
a musical by Robert Fulghum performed by Curtain Call
Youth Players. Heartwarming, charming, funny and touch-
ing. March 20, 27 & 28: 8pm. March 21: 6:30pm
(Dinner Theatre). March 22: 2pm. $10/Coffee & Dessert
Performances. $25/Dinner Theatre. Black Box Theatre,
The Art Place-Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road,
Marietta. More info: 770-973-4566 or www.ccyp.org.
March 20-22
Alice in Wonderland performed by the Ruth Mitchell Dance
Theatre. Friday: 7:30pm. Saturday: 2pm & 7:30pm.
Sunday: 2pm. $22-$24. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre,
Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
More info: 770-426-0007 or www.ruthmitchelldance.org.
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March 21
Rally Foundation Fundraiser in honor of Hailey Trainer.
Yard sale, silent auction, bake sale, play activities. Open
to the community to sell, donate, and attend. Proceeds
will go to Rally Foundation for childhood cancer research.
8am-2pm. East Cobb Church of Christ, 5240 Roswell
Road, Marietta. More info: erinbankston@yahoo.com.

Spring STARlAB. Learn about the stars, constellations
and planets in the spring night sky in a giant, inflatable
planetarium. 10-11am. Ages 5-adult. $5/adults. $4/se-
niors. $2/children 3-12. Free for members. Chattahooch-
ee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info:
770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

Kennehoochee Radio Club Hamfest. 8am-5pm. $5/
adults (13+). Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road,
Marietta. More info: 404-314-7741.

17th Annual Walton Band Garage Sale. 250+ families.
Two gymnasiums full of furniture, toys, electronics, garden
tools, household items and clothes. Proceeds benefit the
Walton Band program. 8am-3pm. Walton High School,
1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: Brian Loomis,
404-783-0311 or waltonbandgaragesale@comcast.net.
Mother of the Year
2009
All EAST COBBER readers are
encouraged to nominate a mother
who either lives or works in East Cobb
County to be this year’s EAST COBBER
Mother Of The Year. In 200 words or
less explain why this woman should
receive this honor. The Mother Of The
Year will appear on the front cover of
the May edition of the EAST COBBER,
participate in our annual Parade, and
be eligible to receive gifts from local
merchants.
Mail your essay along with photo to: EAST COBBER, P.O. BOX 672121,
Marietta, GA 30006-0036 or E-mail your nomination to momoyr@
eastcobber.com
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March 21
lights, Camera, Auction! Faith Lutheran School’s annual
auction, featuring silent and live auctions of items donated
by the community and made by the school children. 6pm.
$25/advance. $30/at door. Includes dinner buffet. Faith
Lutheran Gymnasium, 2111 Lower Roswell Road,
Marietta. More info: 770-973-8921.
March 21 & April 1
la Sonnambula. Live performance by the Metropolitan
Opera on March 21. 1pm. $22/Adults. $20/Seniors.
$15/Children. $18/Students. Taped Encore presentation
on April 1. 7pm. $18/All seats. Merchants Walk Theatre,
1301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-560-
3280 or www.georgiatheatrecompany.com.
March 22
Spa for the Soul hosted by Chabad of Cobb. Indulge your
inner self and satisfy your soul at this unique event dedi-
cated to celebrating what it means to be a Jewish woman
today. Elegant dinner buffet, guest speaker, raffles and
more. 6-9:30pm. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 70-565-4412
or www.chabadofcobb.com.

Celebrate Artistic Genius – Requiem. Mozart’s final work,
unfinished at the time of his death and completed by his
student Franz Sussmayer, has provided a profound musi-
cal experience for generations of performers and listeners.
Performed by the full symphonic Michael O’Neal Singers
chorus, a professional chamber orchestra, and outstand-
ing soloists. 3pm. $20/Adults-$15/Seniors & Students
in advance. $22/Adults-$17/Seniors & Students at door.
Roswell united Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard,
Roswell. More info: 770-594-7974 or www.mosingers.org.
March 25
Tech Night sponsored by the Walton Skills uSA Chapter. A
1-hour “working open house”. Learn about opportunities
available for students interested in a career in a technol-
ogy field. College representatives, industry professionals
and members of the Advisory Boards will answer questions
and provide information. 6:30-8pm. Walton High School,
1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: Mr. Cam-
pagna, 770-578-3225, ext. 290.
March 26
2009 Tribute to Women of Achievement Honorees
sponsored by the YWCA of Northwest Georgia. Activities
for this elegant and fun evening include honoring women,
naming the Woman of the Year, presenting the Katherine
Woods Racial Justice and Bright Futures Awards, dinner,
and silent auction. 5:30-9pm. $100. Cobb Galleria
Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-423-
3582 or kjorgensen@ywcanwga.com.
March 26-29
The Firebird presented by the Atlanta Ballet. An epic jour-
ney of Prince Ivan as he seeks to free a beautiful princess
from an evil wizard with the help of the legendary Firebird.
Thursday: 7:30pm. Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm &
8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $15-$125. Cobb Energy Perform-
ing Arts Centre, 2800 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info:
770-916-2800 or www.atlantaballet.com.
March 27-28
3rd Annual AJO4lAX Festival starts with a charity golf
tournament at Cobblestone Golf Club in Acworth. Festivi-
ties continue on Saturday, March 28, at Pope High School
with 4 GHSA sanctioned lacrosse games with players
from 6 of Georgia’s top 10 ranked varsity teams, raffle,
silent auction and concessions. Proceeds go to college
scholarships as well as supporting teen safe driving initia-
tives and community lacrosse programs. The fest honors
the memory of Andrew Oswald, a standout Pope varsity
lacrosse player who died from injuries in an automobile ac-
cident in 2005. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road
NE, Marietta. More info: 770-578-7900.
March 28
1st Annual unity North Atlanta Church Spring Festival/
Great Garage Sale featuring a variety of vendors and music.
Great garage sale with tons of great stuff. Plant sale, food
and kids fun. 8am-3pm. $2/car. unity North Atlanta
Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info:
678-819-9100.

The Center for Advanced Studies Foundation is hosting its
2nd Annual “Bidding for Bright Futures” Auction. Delicious
food, silent auction and live auction come together to make
for a fun-filled night! The proceeds of the auction go to
the Wheeler High School Magnet program. Tickets: $25 in
advance, $30 at the door. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001
Clubland Drive, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-578-
3286.
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liVE! The Georgia Ballet and Cobb Symphony Orchestra
collaborate for a spectacular performance of live music and
dance. Saturday: 2pm & 7pm. Sunday: 2pm. $20-$35.
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway,
Marietta. More info: 770-528-0881 or www.georgiaballet.org.
March 29
Concert for lent featuring “Requiem” by John Rutter, per-
formed by the Chancel Choir. 4pm. Offering will be taken.
Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1795 Johnson
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-7473 or
www.peterandpaul.org.
March 31
Women for Hire Career Expo. Come with your resume.
Meet and be ready to interview with employers. 10am-
2pm. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.
More info: 212-290-2600.
April 1
Spring Tea and Fashion Show sponsored by the Roswell
Garden Club. Raffle, prizes, hat decorating contest. 1-
3pm. $20. Proceeds go to Roswell area garden project.
Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road,
Roswell. More info: 770-650-4607.
April 4
let’s Put On a Show with Mickey Rooney & Jan Rooney
as they celebrate Mickey’s 80+ years in show business
and 29 years of marriage. 8pm. $30. Jennie T. Anderson
Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway,
Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490 or Ticketmaster.com.

Super Saturdays – “Heroes of Tomorrow” presented by
the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. It’s not the fancy costume
or the cape that makes a super hero. It’s the courage to
reach beyond our wildest dreams and inspire others to do
the same. Dedicated to all those kids and teachers who
use music to become heroes. 10am & 11:30am. $4-$12.
Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw.
More info: www.cobbsymphony.org.

Women for Hire Work From Home Expo. For anyone eager
to find an alternative to the cubicle and the commute.
Exhibitors, workshops and special speakers throughout
the day. 10am-2pm. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria
Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 212-290-2600.
April 4-5
Masterworks #4 – Carmina Burana, one of the most
popular pieces of music, coupled with Mendelssohn’s light-
hearted fourth symphony. Saturday: 8pm Sunday: 3pm.
$15-$50. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW,
Kennesaw. More info: www.cobbsymphony.org.

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The Coach’s Corner

The Power of Your Thoughts

Do you live in the world, or does
the world live in you?
One’s own thought is one’s
world. What a person thinks is what
he becomes.
That is the eternal mystery.
The upanishads [800-600 BC]
There is much going on in the
world today and in our lives to give
negative criticism, and perhaps
rightly so, to the point that we are
almost drowning in it. The question we need to ask our-
selves: “Is dwelling on these thoughts serving me well?”
Can I solve these world problems? The answer for the
most part is, “No.”
So what action can we take as a member of this
society to help solve these world problems? We can vote,
write to our congressperson, and pray for those in power.
In our own lives, the world that lives in you, we have
the power and the responsibility to make needed changes.
It all starts by changing your thoughts so that you can
create the quality of life that you desire. We can start by:
A. Keeping our thoughts clear from all of the drama
in the world.
B. Taking action and doing our best in all of our rela-
tionships, our business, careers, finances, family, friends
and recreation.
Here are a few self-sabotaging thoughts:

1. I am not enough [good enough, smart enough, interesting,
attractive, rich…]
2. I am a victim of [my circumstances, my past, my genes,
someone’s mood…]
3. It is arrogant and egotistical to love oneself.
4. I cannot trust myself [my decisions, opinions, preferences,
choices…]
5. It is bad to fail or get caught in a mistake. When I do I
should feel bad for a long time and be self-deprecating to
prove my sincerity.
6. It is wrong [rude, self-centered, pushy, or too scary] to
directly ask for what I want.
7. I am not worthy of [people’s time, love, acknowledg-
ments, respect, help…]
Be aware of your thoughts. Change your thoughts - change
your world.
Contact Pete at peteaca@bellsouth.net or ph 770-977-
2232. First two emails received ½ hour free coaching.
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Open Georgia: Transparency in
Government Website launches
A new website that lets Georgians see state employee
salaries, travel expenditures, agency spending and state finan-
cial reports has launched. The Open Georgia: Transparency
in Government Website can be found at www.open.georgia.
gov. It allows access to agency expenditures on professional
services, employee salaries and travel. State financial reports
and program reviews from the two previous fiscal years.
users can search by name, title, description and agency.
The site also allows you to view professional service vendors
doing business with the state and view how much they were
paid during the two previous fiscal years. In 2010, the site
will include grant and contract payments to vendors.
The Open Georgia site is a result of Senate Bill 300, the
Transparency in government Act, sponsored by state Senators
Chip Rogers of northeast Cobb and Chip Pearson.
“We have taken a major step toward fully open and easily
accessible accounting of how every state tax dollar is spent,”
Rogers said in a news release. “The very best way to prevent
wasteful government spending is to let those paying the bills
see exactly where their money is going.”
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Esperanza Rising
By Lynne Alvarez
Based on the Book
by Pam Munoz Ryan
Directed by
Kayce Grogan Wallace
A Children’s Bilingual Theater Production,
Jordan Schwartz, Founder & Artistic Producer
in Partnership with
The Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
March 12th & 13th at 7:00 p.m.
March 14th at 2:30 p.m. followed by
a Community Dialogue at
The Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
340 Aviation Rd Marietta, GA 30060
General Admission: $5.00
Information: 678-485-1986
www.childrensbilingualtheater.org
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Should Your Pet be
Our Pet of the Month?
Fill out the information on your pet and send it to:
EAST COBBER, P.O. Box 672121, Marietta, GA 30006-0036
Please include a picture with your entry. Or email descrip-
tion and a jpg to: petomonth@eastcobber.com
Name: _____________________________________________
Animal/Breed:______________________________________
Age & Gender:______________________________________
Favorite Food: _______________________________________
Favorite Person: _____________________________________
Best Trick: __________________________________________
Turn Ons: __________________________________________
Turn Offs: __________________________________________
Favorite Toy: ________________________________________
Last Seen: __________________________________________
What Makes Your Dog So Special: _____________________
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Name: Abby
Animal: Maltese
Age & Gender: 4-year old female
Favorite Food: Beef jerky
Favorite Person: Pappy
Best Trick: Fetching & returning bone
Turn Ons: Picking up Pappy at MARTA
Turn Offs: Seeing suitcases come out
Favorite Toy: Any squeaky toy
last Seen: Sleeping on Pappy’s pilow
Pet of the Month: Abby
Owner: Roger Gagnon, Marietta
Professional training & superior nutrition
for a healthier, happier pet!
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Marietta, GA • (770)579-3865
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We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a frac-
tion of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later, virtually all
of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will
need blood. And that time is all too often unexpected.
From its beginning, the American Red Cross has formed
a community of service of generous, strong and decent
people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. The honor, spirit
and resources of the American people come forth with neigh-
bors helping neighbors in need — during earthquakes, floods,
fires, storms — and also for the deeply personal and often
quiet disasters that require a gift of blood.
The American Red Cross could not collect the blood
needed by thousands of patients in the 130 hospitals it
serves across the Southern Region without the help of willing
volunteer blood drive sponsor groups. Blood donations are
needed every day to help victims of accidents recover from
injuries, and by patients fighting serious blood disorders and
various cancers.
To give blood for transfusion to another person, you
must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if
allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not
have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days) or made a
donation of double red cells in the last 16 weeks (112 days).
“Healthy” means that you feel well and can perform normal
activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or
high blood pressure, “healthy” also means that you are being
treated and the condition is under control. Drink lots of fluids
48 hours before donating. Bring a photo ID with you.
If you have any questions about eligibility to donate,
please call 1-800-448-3543 or visit us at www.redcross-
blood.org
Donating blood has never been more convenient. In
addition to the many business and community sponsored
blood drives held each week in the Southern Region, individ-
uals can give the gift of life at one of their 15 donor centers.
There is a donor center located in East Cobb at 2145 Roswell
Road #110, Marietta, in the Eastlake Shopping Center. The
East Cobb Donor Center is open Monday through Thursday:
7 a.m. - 7 p.m; and Friday through Sunday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call
770-578-1977.
For blood drives happening in the next 48 hours, you will
need to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule
your appointment. The blood drives listed below are subject
to change. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE the day of the drive
to confirm time, date and location if you have not scheduled
your appointment online. Online appointments are for whole
blood donations only; platelet donations must be made by
calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE and selecting option 2.
Save A life: Donate Blood
Below is a list of blood drives in East Cobb scheduled
through the month of March:
March 9, 2-7pm
Smyrna Community Center
200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna
March 12, 2:45-7:45pm
First united Lutheran Church
3481 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw
March 13, 11am-5pm
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
March 19, 10am-3pm
Marietta Conference & Resort Center
500 Powder Springs Road, Marietta
March 24, 2-7pm
St. Andrews united Methodist Church
3455 Canton Road, Marietta
March 25, TBA
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
2400 Rock Mountain Road, Marietta
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public buildings, such as the main offices, town hall, post
office, restaurants, gallery and shops (offering bike rentals,
ice cream and souvenirs).
Another special characteristic of WaterColor is its green
spaces. Common “green” areas located throughout the resort
provide a great place for reading a good book, playing an
impromptu game of soccer, or having a family picnic. Flora,
plants and shrubbery go hand-in-hand with the green spaces
at WaterColor Inn and Resort. Nearly 50% of the property is
devoted to open space and preservation areas. The perfect
combination of Florida family resort, warm Southern hospital-
ity, the intimacy of a bed and breakfast, and the fun relax-
ation—and of a classic beach house, the WaterColor Inn &
Resort creates the ideal setting to relax and play.
My husband took our sons, Lee, 12, and Nikos, 10, to
Water Color’s Camp Creek Golf Club, a Tom Fazio-designed
course. A short 6-mile drive, this 18-hole, par-72 cham-
pionship course features a driving range, short-game area,
practice putting green and pro shop. There are also 2 other
golf courses Watercolor guests can enjoy: the Greg Norman-
designed Shark’s Tooth Golf Club and the Davis Love, III-
designed Origins course. My daughter, Eleni, (age 8) enjoyed
Camp WaterColor which has its own building full of games
and crafts and is right next to a swimming pool.
I have learned that, in the end, what really sets a memo-
rable family vacation experience apart from others is simply
the absence of things that go wrong. The most outstanding
quality of the WaterColor Resort is the ability for guests to
abandon all anxiety and apprehension about mishaps, what
to do and how to do it. From room comfort, dining, and rec-
reation to shuttle transportation and providing advice, the
staff is entirely devoted to your pleasure.
iF YOu GO
Watercolor inn & Resort
34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
850-534-5000 or 866-426-2656
www.watercolorresort.com
WaterColor Resort Wins us Over
By Cynthia M. Rozzo
Since opening in 2002, the Watercolor Inn & Resort on
Florida’s northwest coast has become a popular destination
for vacationers throughout the South. This Gulf of Mexico
gem is a 499-acre resort and residential community tucked
between Seaside and Grayton Beach State Recreation Area.
The perfect combination of a family resort, warm Southern
hospitality, the intimacy of a bed and breakfast, and the
casual elegance of a classic beach house, the WaterColor Inn
& Resort creates the ideal setting to get away.
Designed by famed architect David Rockwell, Watercolor
is successful in creating that small-town atmosphere. In
this pedestrian-friendly town, “streets” are often footpaths,
lined with porches and gardens. Boardwalk promenades and
secret pathways lead to the town center, tennis courts, swim-
ming pools, beach and pocket parks. WaterColor is designed
for walking and cycling. In fact, we were encouraged to park
our car and take advantage of the free bike rentals. My kids
loved the biker-friendly atmosphere.
Individually designed and decorated and spacious multi-
bedroom cottages make staying at WaterColor Inn and Resort
as much an experience as the destination itself. Each home
is built, designed and decorated by its owner, according to
certain specifications and guidelines, ensuring each home is
unique and reflects the owner’s individual tastes and person-
ality. Our luxurious beach house rental had a washer and
dryer; fully-equipped kitchen; telephone with access to the
front desk and concierge; television with cable; and stereo.
After arriving at WaterColor Inn and Resort and experi-
encing all that her beach house had to offer, this temporary
resident found it difficult to leave her indoor paradise. Not
for too long though . . . a world of recreational options and
activities awaited me and my family: beautiful beaches with
dune walkovers that protect the fragile environment; swim-
ming pools—one that overlooks the Gulf, tennis courts, shops
and cafes. There is a “BoatHouse” full of fishing necessities
and accessories for a fun day on the lake. Resort guests are
invited to rent canoes, kayaks and sailboats.
The town center, a five minute walk from anywhere
within WaterColor Inn and Resort, attracts residents and visi-
tors alike to gather, meet, greet, socialize and enjoy special
events. Included in this “downtown” area are most of the
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CAFé
Flying Biscuit
1084 Johnson Ferry Rd.
Marietta 30064
770-321-4445
Sunday-Thursday: 7am-9pm;
Friday - Saturday: 7am - 10pm
Voted Atlanta’s number 1 breakfast stop,
serving Breakfast all day along with Lunch
and Dinner. Catering available. Private Room
available.
CAJuN
AJ’s Famous Seafood & Poboys
2100 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
678-999-0767
CHiNESE
Lee’s Golden Buddha #7
2524 Cobb Pkwy
Smyrna 30080
770-980-1800
Mon – Sun 11am – 10:30pm
Chinese, Malaysian, Thai & Korean cuisine.
Dine-in or carry-out; delivery available.
Consumer choice award for best Chinese
restaurant from 1999-2004.
COOKiES
Cookies By Design
401 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
770-578-0200
Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm
Cookies by Design created the world’s
first cookie arrangement more than
20 years ago and continues to provide
customers with gift-giving arrangements
of individually hand-decorated cookies
in a variety of shapes and sizes for every
occasion.
FRENCH
Café Paris
1100 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30068
770-851-9061
Monday-Saturday: 8am-9pm; Sunday:
8am-3pm
East Cobb’s neighborhood bistro specializing
in really fresh, homemade fare. Soups,
salads, grilled sandwiches, breakfast all day,
quiche, crepes and dinner specials.

ASiAN
7 Star Restaurant
3000 Windy Hill Road
Marietta 30067
770-690-0083
Buddha’s Delight.
2731 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta 30066
770-565-1995
BREAKFAST & BRuNCH
J. Christopher’s
1205 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30068
770-579-6800
Sunrise Biscuit
4017 Canton Rd.
Marietta 30066
770-516-9556
BuTCHER SHOP
Cajun Meat Co.
2207 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
770-321-4300
AMERiCAN
Copeland’s of New Orleans
> 3131 Cobb Parkway Suite 200
Atlanta 30339
770-612-3311
1142 Barrett Parkway
> Kennesaw 30144
770-919-9612
Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm
Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm
Sun., 10am-10pm
(Brunch served 10am-3pm)
Houlihan’s
1401 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30062
770-977-9324
Trilogy
4930 Davidson Rd. NE
Marietta 30068
770-971-4770
5-10pm/Dining. 5pm-2am. Friday &
Saturday/Entertainment
Trilogy specializes in entertainment and
events. Open 5 days a week for dinner
service with trivia, karaoke, bands fea-
tured on different nights. Banquets and
events on any day or night.
DiNiNG DiRECTORY
Make Your Party
Gaucho-Style
Rooms available for private
parties. Reservations taken
online or by phone. Catering
also available.
1927 Powers Ferry Road · Atlanta · 770-850-1540
Located just south of Windy Hill Rd. · www.salgrosso.com
Sal Grosso
Marietta • 770-850-1540
50%off
Buy 1 Dinner At Regular Price,
Get 2nd Dinner 50% Off
With this certicate. Not valid with other offers.
Offer expires June/30/09. Not valid on holidays.
Free Dinner the
Week of Your Birthday.
Id required, limit one per person per week. Just one coupon
per table can be used Not valid on holidays.
Offer Expires: June/30/09
Brazilian Steakhouse
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Sal Grosso
1927 Powers Ferry Road
Atlanta 30339
770-850-1540
www.salgrosso.com
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm;
Sun: 12-3pm
Dinner: Sun-Mon: 5-9pm;
Tue-Sat: 5-10pm
Enjoy an international buffet with
tableside service by gauchos serving
an assortment of delicious meats.
VEGETARiAN
Café Life at Life Grocery
1453 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
770-977-9583
Mon-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 12-5pm
Healing, Wellness, & Healthy Food for the
Mind, Body & Soul. Choose from a variety
of organic vegan foods. Enjoy healthy,
delicious, & nutritious all day buffet &
salad bar.
EAT
EAST
COBB
DiNiNG DiRECTORY
GREEK
Christos’
2900 Delk Road
Marietta, 30067
770-952-1965
HAMBuRGERS
Backyard Burgers
1323 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30068
770-509-0444
Fuddruckers
3000 Windy Hill Road
Marietta 30067
770-980-9863
iTAliAN
Amore’s
4401 Shallowford Rd.
Roswell 30075
678-822-2222
Scalini’s Italian Restaurant
1205 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30068
770-321-4343
MEAl ASSEMBlY
The Dinner A’Fare
The Avenue® – East Cobb
4475 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
770-565-6551
www.dinnerafare.com
The fresh approach to convenience.
We provide healthy recipes and fresh
ingredients to help you get dinner back
on the table.
Super Suppers
736 Johnson Ferry Rd.
Marietta, GA 30068
770 579-4788
www.sseastcobbga.com
www.supersuppers.com
Healthy, no-hassle meals made with fresh
ingredients and zero Trans Fat. Take pre-
made entrees and sides from our Grab N’
Go freezer during store hours. Assemble
entrees in-store during our walk-in hours
(no appointment necessary), or order
to pickup custom entrees made to your
specifications. Stock up for a week or a
month to have healthy meal choices
ready in minutes for your family.
MEDiTERRANEAN
Basil Wraps
2800 Canton Road
Marietta 30066
770-514-9990
Mon. – Sat. 10a.m. – 8p.m.
Mediterranean Cuisine Falafel, Gyros,
Shawerma, Hummus, Babaghanouj, salads,
lamb, beef, chicken, H ebrew National hot
dogs served daily.
Cafe Med
2635 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta 30066
770-579-0630
Mediterranean Grill
1255 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA
678-996-0045
Dine in, carry out and catering available.
Visit us at www.TrilogyDining.net
or Call 770•971•4770
WHEN YOU HAVE AN
EVENT TO CELEBRATE,
WE HAVE THE
PERFECT MENU & SPACE!
Trilogy hosts events of 25 to 800!
Trilogy has Cobb County’s
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!
Check out our exciting calendar:
TUES: TRIVIA WED: KARAOKE
TUES, THUR & SAT: TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
• Fri. 3/6-Mike Veal
• Sat. 3/7-Abbey Rd
• Fri. 3/13-The Mustangs
• Sat. 3/14- Brookwood
• Fri. 3/20- Mike Veal
• Sat. 3/21-Atlanta Blue Notes
• Fri. 3/27- Guilty Pleasure
• Sat. 3/28-Slippery When Wet
• Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
• Corporate Events
• Rehearsal Dinners
• Weddings
• Graduation Parties
• Retirement Parties
Contact Rona Boraks
to plan your event!
404•918•7996
party@trilogydining.net
Try Our Other 2 Locations!
With this coupon.
Not vaild with any other offers.
Expires 4/10/09
Repeatedly Voted Best Mediterranean
Food in Atlanta 2003-2008
Authentic Middle Eastern & Greek Cuisine
Cooked Fresh to Order
NeW LOCATiON! NOW OPeN!
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Recipe of the Month
Throughout Metro Atlanta, 40,000 Girl Scouts are sell-
ing cookies door-to-door and in booths set up in front
of grocery stores and retail stores. Admit it—you can’t
get enough Girl Scout cookies! Do Si Dos, Samoas,
Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Trefoils. You love them so much
you want to put them on everything—brownies, angel
food cake, parfaits! Below is one recipe that features a
favorite Girl Scout cookie: Thin Mints.
Thin Mint Brownies
ingredients:
½ box of crushed Thin Mints Girl Scout Cookies
1 box of brownie mix
2 eggs (3 eggs for cake-like brownies)
¼ cup of water
½ cup of vegetable oil
Directions:
Crush Thin Mints into medium size pieces. Mix all
ingredients into mixing bowl. Do not use electric
mixer. Batter will be stiff. Spread batter evenly in
greased baking pan (13x9x2 inch). Bake in center of
oven at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove
from oven and allow to cool before cutting. Yields 6
servings.
Do you have a family recipe handed down from
generation to generation? Or maybe a favorite dish that
always gets rave reviews from your family and friends?
Well, the EAST COBBER wants to know about them.
Show off your favorite recipes in our new feature,
‘Recipe of the Month.’ Mail your recipe to the EAST
COBBER at P.O. Box 672121, Marietta, GA 30006-
0036 or email them to recipes@eastcobber.com, Re:
‘Recipe of the Month’. Please include your name and
contact information with the recipe.
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Metanoya, a popular cof-
feehouse café, relocated from
Roswell to Paper Mill Village,
which is located at the corner
of Paper Mill Road and Johnson
Ferry. Owned by Janet Jones,
Metanoya is open daily for
breakfast and lunch specializing
in daily salad specials, fresh
baked breads for our cold gour-
met sandwiches, paninis and
homemade soups served with a
piece of their delicious broccoli
cheese cornbread.
Your Village Gourmet, owned by
East Cobb resident Diane Thibault,
has also located in the Paper Mill
Village. Catering to today’s busy peo-
ple, Your Village Gourmet offers din-
ner entrees ready for your oven, cater-
ing and cooking classes. Diane loves
food and has traveled all over France
with her husband from Normandy,
learning many different techniques
and recipes.
The Cake Company &
Café, a gourmet bakery and
café in Paper Mill Village, is
the place for special occasion
cakes, pastries, and desserts.
Pastry chef and co-owner,
Robert Alger, has traveled
the globe providing desserts
for some of the most exclu-
sive hotels and resorts, and
now he and his wife, Nancy
have turned their attention
to this quaint café serving
soups, sandwiches, and sal-
ads in addition to their delicious pastries and desserts. Nancy
and Robert are long time residents of East Cobb.
There’s a new restaurant on Marietta Square:
Old Ephraim’s Restaurant & Catering. With more than 32
years experience in food service, owner Darin Jensen offers a
wide selection of classic fare as well as seafood caught from
his own fleet of Alaskan fishing boats. The interior of the res-
taurant looks like a log cabin and is decorated with artwork
from local artists.
Paper Mill Grill, Brigid and Ritter Jones’ second restau-
rant venture in East Cobb, celebrated its first birthday February
12. “We’ve worked really hard to bring a unique dining con-
cept to East Cobb, and are grateful for all of the community
support we’ve had during our first year,” said Ritter.
Nancy and Robert Alger
s
Diane Thibault
s
Janet Jones, Elvia Garcia,
and Chuck Jones
s