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W H A T S I N S I D E

16 WINTER GLOW Nine tips on wardingoff dry skin

20 DALE ELLIS OPENS UP The storied roundball star discusses the second act ofhis career

28 DIY GIFTS Three gifts you can make athome

52 BRANCH OUT Tips on how to open upyour room for the Christmas tree

62 GO SOUTH Take a break from Christmas fare at this restaurant

66 COFFEE FOR A CAUSE Fair Trade coffee a good option for presents

26 HOME Use lighting as aneasy way to change a room

36 EYE ON BUSINESS We take alook at the Cumberland area

42 SPICE Three Cobb familiesshare their culinary traditionswith us

54 WINE Wine guru MichaelVenezia writes to Santa

58 PULSE Salt therapy comes to Cobb

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tor of Athletics at Marietta City Schools PaulHall and MHSs basketball coach MattLyons who were both flexible and congenialin letting us use the schools fine gym. How-

ever, the most memorable part for me took

place when Ellis in between shoots started

draining three pointers. He went to get his

own ball, but I waved him off and instead fed

him his shots for a few minutes. Ive inter-

viewed some high profile people in my time,

including politicians, rock stars, actors and

NBA and NFL players. But I had never

passed the ball to any of them, especially one

of the NBAs top three-point shooters. What

happened as a happenstance gave me quite a

rush and even though I havent offi-

cially suited up myself in a couple of

decades and my passes arent half as

crisp as they used to be, I left the

shoot thinking, I just dished passes

to Dale Ellis.

My personal enthusiasm aside, Ellis

continues to have a strong legacy on

and off the court in the community.

Michael Pallerinos article on him,see page 20, is as good as they come.

For our wine fine readers, MichaelVenezias letter to Santa on his wine wishlist on page 54 is superb. It also hints at a

racy Mrs. Claus which is a first in this maga-

zine. And Jaillene Hunters column onRecipe Disasters is a great way to end this

issue. I promise if you dont smile, well, you

just might need to work on getting in the

Christmas spirit.

Were glad to share this issue with you dur-

ing this special time of year and were glad

that Cobb Life is a small part of your holiday.

Happy holidays from all of us here.

Best,

Mark Wallace Maguire

Do it yourself gifts. Oh yes, the idea sounded grand at first.

Talking to a few folks, my imagination concocted a wave

of intriguing and easy DIY gifts, including homemade

jams and jellies, hot chocolate mixes, easy-to-make crafts

and one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

While our staff could never quite nail down one of these types of

gifts, we doggedly plunged ahead and created our own three, in-

cluding my creation a hollowed out book. You can read the cul-

mination of our efforts on page 28, but to give you some insight

into my venture I will just say it was a lot more work than I antici-

pated. When I started the project, I imagined knocking out three or

four books at a time.

Ill have gifts for several friends, I pontificated. Imagine how

cool this will be when they open a rather drab book to find it hol-

lowed out. They will feel like they have stepped into a Sherlock

Holmes novel, an episode of Downton Abbey or a James Bond

movie.

That was before the actual work began. It took much more effort

and time than I expected and when I finally finished it, or perhaps

finished it off, decided to keep it for myself. (As an aside, the gifts

created by Stacey L. Evans and Reid Traylor are much easier tomake and fashionable for the season.)

Our DIY gift section is just one part of this issue that showcases

the unique items and people that help make a Christmas in the area

all the more meaningful and personal.

On page 42, we feature family recipes that have been passed down

generation to generation. Our centerpiece feature is a heart warmer

and a palate pleaser. While I have no experience in cooking familyrecipes (unless you count my dads own unique twist on a peanut but-

ter and jelly sandwich), I do have experience in eating family recipesand rank that experience high on the totem pole of holiday rituals.

Another good read in this issue is our feature on Marietta native

and retired NBA star Dale Ellis. Our photo shoot with Ellis wentgreat. Despite notching up amazing statistics in his college and pro

career, Ellis was beyond amiable. We also got great help from Direc-

F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

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Series returns to theatreEncore!

After the holidays end, empty winter days may loom ahead. But take hope, there are ample opportunities for quality en-

tertainment at a reasonable price during the Encore Series atthe Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civil Center.

The series presents a strong variety of artists each year and2013 is no exception.

Before the new year arrives, the annual Home for the Holi-days series is on tap. It opens Dec. 14 and runs through Dec.

16. Tickets are $15. Below is the schedule for 2013

and a few details on each act.Crazy For You The Musical is per-formed by Pebblebrook High School.The talented group from Pebble-brook High will perform this classicby Ken Ludwig, Ira Gershwin andmusic by George Gershwin. It kicksoff Jan. 31.

The Association has sold over 80million albums and had number onehits including, Never my Love andCherish. The concert is slated forFeb. 23.

Gold records, number one hits,holiday hits, standards and the smash hit, Im sorry are allpart of Brenda Lees repertoire. She comes to Cobb March 9.

Bobby Goldsboro has toured with The Beatles, been a gui-tarist with the Roy Orbison band and had his own chart-top-pers. Hes also been a TV regular and penned songs for JohnDenver, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. Catch him March 30.

Ray Price has been performing for over a decade with musi-cians such as Willie Nelson, Roger Miller and Hank Williams.Hes had a number of number one hits and will perform themApril 13. Johnny Rivers, may be known best for his song,Secret Agent Man, but he has also scored 9 number one hits.His performance is slated for April 27.

Information: 770-528-8490

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Christmas cookie contestGet into the holiday spirit early,

or add some fun to your Christ-mas party with Gina HyamsChristmas Cookie Contest in aBox set. The kit contains all theessentials for a cookie contest:Prize ribbons, judge badges, tabletents, scorecards and a handbookfull of recipes and tips from pro-fessional bakers. The recipes andtips are helpful to bakers even be-yond Christmas.

The set is an especially funway to keep the kids entertainedduring the holidays, and sharesome quality time together.

The kit is available atwww.amazon.com and somelocal retailers.


The Atlanta Opera recentlyreceived a major boost fromAT&T. AT&T donated $50,000to the opera's Community En-gagement Program. The pro-gram benefits students andteachers in Grades K-6 andworks to expand andstrengthen its effectiveness withmore in-classroom educationand additional outreach to thegeneral public. Specifically, thiscontribution will be supportingThe Atlanta Opera Studio Tour,which introduces thousands ofschool-aged children to the artform of opera through a touring

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Opera given grant for community efforts

The 2012 edition of the Lights of LIFE, anannual holiday light display on the campus ofLife University, began Thanksgiving and willcontinue its run through New Year's Eve.

This longstanding colorful Cobb traditionbegan in 1989. In addition to a variety of hol-iday light displays, the event offers severalother activities including train rides, ponyrides and a petting zoo.

On the weekends, live music is slated tobe performed. The cost is $5 per car duringthe week and $10 per car on Sunday.

Information:www.life.edu/index.php/info/info-visit-life/info-lightsoflife

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Lights of Life underway

production and an education guide to beused in classrooms to prepare studentsfor the opera experience. The opera per-forms at the Cobb Energy PerformingArts Centre.

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The Garden Lights, Holiday Nights atthe Atlanta Botanical Garden is back thisyear and is well worth the short jauntinto Atlanta to check it out.

This year, the garden will featuremore than 1 million lights scatteredacross the facilitys 30 acres.

The show runs through Jan. 5. Newsparkling attractions include spectacularlighting effects casting an icy cool vibeon the "Liquid Lights" in the CascadesGarden, while the "Starry Night Walk,"inspired by Van Gogh's famous painting,features dozens of swirling stars twin-kling along the walkway through thecamellias. The Great Lawn will onceagain be transformed into "OrchestralOrbs" a one-of-a-kind topiary lightshow choreographed to holiday music.

Information: www.atlantabotanical-garden.org or call 404-876-5859.

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Garden Lights back at the botanical garden


A story that traces a heros journey to bringfresh water to his native Haitian village and isaided by the help of earnest Ivy League stu-dents sounds, frankly, clichd and worn out.

But when the story is true, the hero workstwo jobs, the Ivy League students raise over$30,000 in funds to boost the project and thedocumentary is filmed by an outstanding crew,it becomes downright inspiring.

Toss in narration by Don Cheadle andyouve got a winner.

And a winner is what the documentary, lasource is.

In a nutshell, la source follows the work ofHaitian emigrant Josue Lajeunesse who workstwo jobs one as a taxi driver and one as ajanitor at Princeton University.

He is interviewed near the beginning of thefilm discussing his native village la source located about an hour outside of Port auPrince and how the residents have to travelupwards an hour to get fresh water each dayfrom a spring at the top of a mountain. The tra-vails are tough. They have to scale rocky ter-rain. Water from other local water sources arefoul and result in disease.

The film shifts between chronicling Laje-unesses day-to-day life as a worker and a fa-ther at Princeton and life in the village.

Enter the massive Haitian earthquake of2010 and the film takes a completely differentturn. Lajeunesse travels to Haiti where hisbrother still lives, gets hooked up with varioushumanitarian groups, such as NGOs ProjectBlessing and Generosity Water, and work oncapping the spring and bringing fresh water tothe village begins.

It is an arduous project. There are logisticsand the physical work itself, but Lajeunesserouses the villages with words that often swaybetween a preacher and a football coach.

In a Cinderella story, water would then flowfrom the mountain, the village would be savedand Lajeunesse dubbed a folk hero. But this isnot a Cinderella story and the crew follows theproject as the villagers cope with issues suchas having to re-dig hundreds of feet oftrenches, fine tune diplomacy over water rightswith other villages, secure the building sup-plies and wrangle with the overall cost of theproject.

Though the ending is predictable, it is noless impactful. And while the story is the driv-


ing point, it is worth notinghow well the film is shot. Di-rectors Patrick Shen andBrandon Vedder push theboundaries of your basic doc-umentary style and a combi-nation of intriguing angles,outstanding use of light andcreative cinematography makethis story come alive evenmore.

la source is not just a filmabout finding inspiration indark times. It is about findinginspiration, despite dark times.

It is currently showing atsites throughout North Amer-ica and can also be orderedthrough its website.

Information: http://lasource-movie.com

- Mark Wallace Maguire

Might we recommend...la source




Town Center opens new stores

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Kennesaw-based Town Center mall has opened newstores this fall, following a yearlong trend.

Recently, the mall announced Body Central, FioreBoutique and P.S. from Aropostale were coming tothe popular north Cobb shopping mecca. Vans, thepopular shoe store opened its store in early Novem-ber. Body Central is located in a 4,200-square-footstorefront on the lower level of the Belk Wing. A shop-ping destination for trendy womens apparel at afford-able prices, the retailer sells tops, bottoms, dresses,outerwear, footwear, jewelry, and accessoriesFiore Boutique, slated to open in December, will be lo-cated in a 2,300 square foot space in the lower level ofthe Belk wing next to Finish Line. With a vintage yetfeminine feel, the boutique boasts a calming shoppingambience through both its atmosphere and offerings.P.S. from Aropostale will be located on the upperlevel of the Belk Wing next to Vans. The specialty storefeatures trend-right apparel at compelling values forgirls and boys ages 7 to 12.

Information: www.towncenteratcobb.com

Six Flags Over Georgia bid goodbye to a classic thrill ride in Octoberas the Wheelie made its final ride. Six Flags is demolishing the ride to make room for the SkyScreamer, anew ride that is expected to debut in 2013 at the park. The Sky-Screamer will be the park's tallest ride. The Wheelie debuted at Six Flags in 1977. In 1985, the ride wasmoved to its current location in the parks Lickskillet section. Since itsdebut, Wheelie has thrilled millions of riders by spinning them horizon-tally and vertically through intense revolutions at high speeds.

Information: visit www.sixflags.com.

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Waving farewell to Wheelie

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As summer foliage begins to wither and

shrivel as the days become colder, so does, it

seems, our skin. As damaging as the summer

weather can be, theres just something about

winter that makes everything uncomfortable

dry, itchy, patchy, flaky and red. And with

all the casseroles to bake, gifts to buy, and

holiday parties to attend, go ahead and add

puffy eyes with dark circles from stress and

lack of sleep to the list of winter skin woes.

This is the time of year you want to look your

absolute best, so we asked to skincare spe-

cialists for tips on how to ensure you

sparkle and shine for all those holiday par-

ties and photos.

The change in humidity during winter

months is to blame for most of our dry skin,

says Yvonne Harper, a licensed esthetician

and massage therapist in Kennesaw.

Here in Georgia, we are used to humidity

in summer months. When that cold weather

comes, the humidity leaves the air and were

not used to that arid

dryness. So imme-

diately we notice it

and turn the heat on

in our houses and

offices and it robs

the air of all its

moisture. Then we

feel the effects of

heat in our nasal

passages, our skin,

our hair, our over-

all wellbeing, she

said.

Jennifer Dungan, lead esthetician at Vil-

lage Health Spa in Smyrna, says in addition

to humidity, other factors play a role in dam-

aging skin.

The change in weather is also a change in

your atmosphere, what youre doing, the way

you eat, she said. The wind and cold will

basically strip the top layer of the skin, which

is what causes the dryness and cracking.

So should you change your beauty regi-

men as the weather changes? Absolutely.

Here are nine steps to maintaining healthy

skin throughout winter.

9 ways to ward off dry skin and retain a healthy

WINTER GLOW

Kennesaw residentBrandi Hellemn ap-plies a mask to herface. Replenishingwith a mask is one ofthe ways to keepyour skin lookingfresh in the wintermonths.

by stacey l. evansphotography by reid traylor


Use the right cleanser.Toss out those bar soaps and harsh

facial cleansers. Opt for something

creamy instead.

Sometimes people dont real-

ize the products they are using could be

causing the redness on their face, said

Dungan. A soap bar will cause a lot of ir-

ritation and dryness because the top layer

of skin is acidic. So with your face being

acidic and soap being alkaline, it changes

your pH balance.

What to look for? Something that has

an acidic base to it, for instance a cleanser

thats fruit-based. Stay away from

cleansers that are too soapy. If you have

oily skin, try a foamy cleanser.

Both Dungan and Harper stress that

natural products are much better for you.

Staying away from chemicals is the

best thing to do. Sulfates and parabens are

two of the main things that irritate the

skin, said Dungan.

Moisturize. And mois-turize again. In the winteryou should switch to a heavier

emollient cream, said Harper.

If you prefer to use a lighter moistur-

izer in the day, Dungan suggests using a

thicker one overnight.

Also, do a mask at night when you

notice your skin is inflamed, itchy or

dried out, said Dungan.

Shed your skin. Exfoliationcan work wonders on the skin, but

its a step in the skincare regimen

many people neglect. Sloughing off

dead skin cells helps our skin func-

tion more properly and also helps absorb

products, said Harper.

Its really important to keep that glow

and even skin tone. It keeps away flaki-

ness, said Dungan. Exfoliating two or

three times a week will ensure gorgeous

skin.

Tip: After I exfoliate, I immediately

follow with a mask. Because when you re-

move that dead skin, you remove some of

that top layer of skin, so you want to re-

plenish with something good like antioxi-

dants and collagen, said Dungan.

Use a toner. Using a tonerhelps keep your pH balance level.

Dungans favorite is rosewater,

which is good for all skin types.

That little thing does wonders

for the skin, said Dungan. I prefer to put

Start off by treating yourself to a facial. BothHarper and Dungan recommend monthly facials for optimal skincare,

but at the very least you should start fresh each season. With a profes-

sional, you can discuss the health of your skin and get recommendations

on products that may work best for you as the seasons change, said Harper.

In addition to a deep pore cleanse and mineral replenishment, one of the

most beneficial aspects of a going to a professional is the facial massage.

The biggest thing people dont realize, especially if you are looking for

anti-aging, is the massage, said Dungan. It stimulates the skin, stimulates cell

regeneration, and also relieves tension. When you start to wrinkle, its actually

from tension in your muscles. Even if youre not doing much at home, having a

facial does major improvements on the skin just from the massage.

A calming facial can also work miracles for holiday stress, said Harper.

When youre stressed out it comes out on your skin, she said. Harper of-

fers a package deal called Ultimate Relaxation, which combines a facial and

full body massage.

You feel like a new person both physically and outwardly. It makes you

more confident, gets the stress off your shoulders, and your skin feels good.

Youre ready to go to that party or take those family pictures, she said.

Hydration starts from the inside. Just because its not hotoutside doesnt mean you shouldnt be drinking water, said Harper. In addi-

tion, good nutrition and sleep are vital. Vitamin C and omega oils are espe-

cially critical in dry weather, said Harper. If you uptake the fish oils or

omega oils, and start drinking 60 ounces of water a day, it can make a difference on

your skin. In four weeks youd see a huge change, she said. The average skin cell

turnover is 30 days, so keep that in mind when looking for results, Harper said.

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it in the refrigerator because it

gives you a refreshing jolt in the

morning or in the evening after a

long day. If you wear mineral

makeup you can spritz it over the

top because minerals love hydra-

tion. It will keep you from having

that powdery look as well. Its a

simple trick without adding any

more oil or moisture to the skin to

weigh it down.

Always wearsunscreen. The sunis actually closer to earth

during winter months and

sunlight accelerates premature

aging, and one of those symptoms

is dry skin, said Harper. Use

UVA/UVB SPF 30 everyday. You

always want to protect yourself

from UVA rays. They bounce off

concrete. They bounce off snow.

Fluorescent lights emit UVA rays.

You may think Im just going to

drive to the office, but youre

getting rays through your car win-

dow. They are everywhere, every-

day, even on a cloudy day.

Yvonne Harpers recommended treatments: +Lemon zest enzyme facial exfoliates, hydrates andbrightens the skin. It is a great treatment for anyonewho is feeling excessively dry. +An aromatherapy wrap is dry brushing, a massagewith essential oils and then you are wrapped in warmtowels. Its very relaxing, hydrates the skin, and helpswith joint stiffness.Recommended products: Harper uses SkinScript,which is fruit-based, contains mostly natural ingredi-ents, and works for all skin colors. +Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser is mild, hydratingand contains aloe vera and green tea.+Cucumber Hydration Toner has Hyaluronic acid, whichholds 1,000 times its weight in water. +Ageless Skin Hydrating Serum helps balance the waterand oil in your skin.+Hydrating Moisturizer has shea butter, aloe and sea-weed for intense hydration.

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Skin care specialist and massagetherapist Yvonne Harper in hertherapy room in Kennesaw.


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No more hotshowers. Most of ussavor a hot shower on a

cold morning, but the

heat robs moisture from the skin.

Especially when washing your

face, lukewarm water is the way

to go. Steaming works great to

unclog pores, but you dont want

hot water directly on your face.

After a shower I would do a

splash of cold water on your face

because it does have a tightening

effect, and it also helps close up

the pores for those worried about

their pores enlargening as they

get older, said Dungan.

And dont forget to moisturize

the body after a shower, said

Harper.

Add moistureindoors. Use a hu-midifier in your home to

replace some of the

moisture in the air. That

goes a long way. Not only does

it help keep skin soft but it helps

you breathe better, said Harper.

Jennifer Dungan recommended treatments:+Pumpkin facial with pumpkin peel. The peel islike having thousands of pacmen on your facethat eat all the bad stuff off. Pumpkin is very hy-drating and there is also lactic acid, which wasCleopatras trick for staying young. She used tobathe in soured milk, which had lactic acid in it.Pucker up: The pumpkin facial has lip plumpingtreatment that gets rid of dead skin. Thats an-other thing that affects people in the winter their lips get chapped, and they just want a littlelife brought back to them, said Dungan.+Revitaleyes treatment is a collagen treatmentthat helps plump up skin. It has red wine extractin it which helps with dark circles and anti-aging. It includes a package you can continue touse for a day or two.Recommended products:+Farmaesthetics Eyebright. Eye makeup removerand treatment oil that reduces puffiness andwrinkles.+Reviva LabsRosewater FacialSpray is not onlyhydrating, butalso refreshes andstimulates theskin.

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Village Health lead esthetician JenniferDungan, front, with manager Jaclyne Roe.

TIP: If youreyes are

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Sometime during his sophomore year at Marietta High School, Ellis dared to

dream where the game could take him. The dribbling and passing and shooting

came easy. So he took his talents to Knoxville, where as a Vol he would become

the schools all-time field goal percentage leader and sixth all-time scorer. He was

a two-time All-American (82, 83) and a three time All-SEC performer (81, 82

and 83). Twice he was named the SEC Player of the Year (82, 83). He was a

member of the 1982 SEC Championship team.

And there was the shot. In his first NCAA Tournament game against VCU, Ellis

hit the winning jumper in overtime. The shot, Ellis would admit later, actually was

his validation. From that moment on, the dream became real.

The Dallas Mavericks took Ellis with the ninth overall pick in the 1983 NBA

Draft. But with a team featuring the likes of NBA stars such as Mark Aguirre,

Rolando Blackman and Derek Harper, Ellis had to settle for being the ninth man.

So the Mavericks shipped him off to the Seattle Supersonics (now the Oklahoma

Thunder) in 1986, where he responded by being named the leagues Most Im-

proved Player. He scored 27.5 PPG, an NBA record 17-plus points improvement.

He would finish eighth in scoring that year and help lead the Sonics to the Western

Conference Finals, where they eventually lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. Ellis

25.2 PPG during the postseason led the

team.

For 17 years, Ellis arguably was one

of the premier three-point shooters in

the history of the league. His picture-

perfect release landed him in the NBA

record books, where he holds, among

other records, the distinction of being

the first player in league history to hit

1,000 3-pointers. He ranks 24th all-time

in 3-point percentage at 40.3 percent.

I told myself early on that I would

be one of the greatest players to ever

play the game, Ellis says. It was a

dream come true. I had teammates,

good NBA players, who sacrificed their

games to get me the ball. That was my

job to shoot.

Ellis smiles when he recalls a game in

his fourth year when head coach Bernie

Bickerstaff ask him to sit by him on the

bench. He told me that I could either

start shooting the ball or I could sit next

to him and watch the game every night

with him. So I started taking my shots.

At 52, Dale Ellis still trains as if his

NBA career depended on it. He works

out five days a week with a regimen

that includes push-ups, sit-ups and

crunches, and at least 100 miles per


Ellis, above, at Marietta High. Below,a shot of him in the Marietta DailyJournal chronicling his high schoolsuccess. Top right, shots of him as aruthless 3-point shooter in the NBA.


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If you work your body, you work your mind, Ellis says. When I work out, it

puts me in a good place. When I was kid and I had any kind of problems, whether

it was in school or at home, wherever, playing basketball took me away for a bit. It

helped me refocus. Thats what exercise does for me today.

Upon retirement, Ellis traveled the world as an ambassador of the game. For 12

years, he visited places such as Asia, Europe and South America. He spent time in

Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait visiting the troops.

Today, as president of the Atlanta chapter of the National Basketball Retired

Players Association (NBRPA), he helps the more than 140 retired players who live

in the Atlanta area make that transition from the court to life after the game. You

spend your whole life doing one thing, so its a real big transition. I know what it is

like. The game is all you know. And then comes the reality of, What do I do now?

Its hard.

Partnering with Olympic track & field athletes Mel Pinder and Kevin Young, and

Olympic hoops star Debbie Miller, he also is working with kids through a summer

camp program, something he did a lot of during his playing days. Were teaching

them simple life skills to complement their athletic skills. We tell them that its

okay to reach for the stars when it comes to athletics, but the most important thing

is education.

Ellis recently moved back into the home he bought 25 years ago off Dallas High-

way to help take care of mother, who suffers from diabetes. Of all his accomplish-

ments, it is the one hes most proud of. Im just happy that I can be there for her.

She did so much for me.

And theres Dale Jr., his two-year old son, who Ellis says is helping keep him

forever young. He also has three grown children: Nicholas, 32, Christian, 28, and

Ashley, 27.

Whether its his family, or the NBA players and kids he works with, Dale Ellis of-

fers the same advice. Figure out what it is you want to do with your life and do it.

Reach for the highest level, because if you dont make it, youll always find some-

thing in between that is rewarding.

Best High School Moment Shooting around with MariettaCoach Charlie Hood at prac-tice Best NCAA Moment Over-time shot to beat VCU in hisfirst NCAA Tournament game Best NBA Moment Beatingthe Dallas Mavericks in thefirst round of the 1986 play-offs the team that draftedhimBest NBA Player You PlayedAgainst Michael JordanBest NBA Teams You PlayedAgainst Los Angeles Lak-ers, Chicago Bulls and Boston CelticsBest Coaches You Played For Charlie Hood(Marietta High School) and Bernie Bickerstaff(Seattle Supersonics)Favorite Thing to do in Cobb County Play golfat the City Club in Powder Springs with CharlieHood (former high school coach), Rupert Raines(his godfather and former assistant police chief forCity of Marietta, and Ray Broadway, executivedirector Georgia Athletic Coaches Association)

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With the holidays approaching, a new chandelier

could be a fun and affordable way to make over the

dining room, said Roberts, a Minneapolis designer who

organized a chandelier fashion show at the home and

garden show in that city earlier this year.

Michelle Jennings Wiebe, president of Studio M Inte-

rior Design in Tampa, Fla., agreed, saying a dining

room should be about more than the table and chairs.

"You really need that piece that caps it off and makes

it special," she said. "It's almost like a piece of art-

work."

Chandelier shoppers have plenty of choices these

days. Chandeliers come in a variety of styles, and can

range in price from a few hundred dollars to tens of

thousands.

"We have a lot of fun picking them out," Wiebe said.

"It's a way to make a special impression."

New manufacturing techniques have led to the cre-

ation of designs and shapes that previously were not

possible, said Joseph Rey-Barreau, an architect and

lighting designer and a professor at the University of

Kentucky in Lexington.

Trends include jewel tones, geometric-inspired

pieces, retro fixtures and the use of lamp shades, these

lighting experts said.

Roberts included several colorful chandeliers at her

show. She favors deep jewel tones, and showed one

piece made out of black cut crystal. A chandelier can

add sophistication or whimsy to a home, she said.

The decor featured on the television show "Mad

Men" has created more interest in Mid-century Mod-

ern, said Wiebe, and many of her clients are choosing

slim, sleek pieces reminiscent of the 1950s and '60s.

In Florida, shell, coral or other nature-inspired light-

ing also is a common choice, she said.

Shannon Cantor so appreciates the seashell-inspired

chandelier in her condo in Redington Beach, Fla., that

she put a variation of it in her second home, in Tampa.

She said she and her husband wanted something they

would enjoy looking at every day.

"We walk by it a lot," said. "You want something that

grabs your attention. It's going to be there for a long

while."

Rey-Barreau called lamp shades on chandeliers "a

very, very fashionable trend," from lights surrounded

by a single, round drum shade (a little like a hanging

table lamp) to a group of mini drum shades covering

each bulb. Some chandeliers have removable shades, so

you can use them or not.

Some interior de-signers tout paintas the best way tochange the lookof a room. For

Lisa Roberts, "It's lighting.... It's more bang for thebuck."


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Cobb Life staffGetting a homemade gift from someone always

makes the holiday season a bit more special. You see that someone took the time, effort and

creativity to make you a gift and not just go buywhat was on sale the day after Thanksgiving.

While some are better at making these gifts thanothers, our staff gave it a shot.

Here are three distinctly different gifts for you to try.

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rock clock

Materials needed:

- A relatively inexpensive wall clock. We bought oursat Target for $10.

- Screwdriver Philips head/flat head- Masking tape

- Cans of spray paint (for this project we used a stonetexture paint and a purple paint.

- A scrap cardboard.

How we did it:

1. The first step after opening the clock is to findwhere and how it comes apart. The clock we usedwas attached with six Phillips head screws.

Rock clock Give a loved one the gift of time, but with atwist. This clock we created stands out from awall, instead of blending in. And, yes, it is truly one-of-a-kind.

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rock clock

2. After removing the screws the faceshould come apart from the clock. Set theface to the side.

3. Tape the dials of the clock using themasking tape.

4. In a well-ventilated area, spray the clockbase in the color of your choice. Multiplethin layers add up to a better color than sev-eral thick layers. For ours, we sprayed sev-eral base layers of purple and added astone texture layer to give the purple sometexture.

5. Set clock base aside to dry, and sprayclock face with color of your choice. Forours, we chose to use only the stone texturepaint. The texture paint has a longer dryingtime that regular spray paint.

6. After letting the paint dry, (up to 6 hoursis recommended for texture paint), removetape from dials carefully.

7. Re-assemble clock by reattaching faceand tightening Phillips head screws.

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hollow book

Materials needed:

-A hardback book. Preferbally thick. It also helps if the subject matter israther dry, since that will decrease the chances of someone discover-ing your secret book.

-Pencil, ruler and a box cutter or utility knife.

-Elmers glue, a cup, brush, water.

First of all, this will take longer than you expect so be prepared. (I rec-ommend listening to music to help alleviate the effort).Secondly, select a page that you want to be the first one cut out, andsave that page to be cut out at the end. Even if you don't want to saveany pages at the beginning of the book, you must set one aside for alater step.

Hollow BookAn antiquated gift for a contemporary time, perhaps, but,interesting, nonetheless. If you know someone with afetish for all things antiquated (Sherlock Holmes, DowntonAbbey fans, were calling you), this could make for an in-tresting gift. Perfect for storing old letters, passports, cashor any other contraband or collectibles you may have.

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2. Then, hold the remaining pages to-gether and brush the edges with theglue solution. You want to make surethe solution soaks in, but is not toorunny.

3. Allow this to dry, but use an objector two to space the first couple pagesso the front cover doesnt get stuck.We spaced ours with pencils and thenput a heavy object on top to keep itmashed down. Though it only takeshalf an hour or so to dry, we let oursdry overnight. The longer, the better.

4. When the book is dry, open thebook to the first glued page.Draw out a half-inch border around theedge on all four sides. (Don't forgetalong the spine too.) Grab your utilityknife or box cutter, cut out along theinside of the lines.

Continue cutting down through thelayers. I found that a box cutter waseasier to keep straight. This part takesa long time. I actually liked the roughedges, but A-type personalities mightprefer straighter lines for their hol-lowed space.

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C U M B E R L A N Dbus i ne s s booms

C U M B E R L A N D

The Big Chow Grill is one of those restaurants

where one visit just isnt enough. Thats all owner

Michael Tabb could have hoped for when he opened

for business in 2008. With an economy in the throes

of an economic meltdown, Tabb had enough faith in

his site selection process to know that the

Cumberland area, which stretches for all of 5.5

miles (Cobb County encompasses 344.51 square

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Our business, much like the surrounding area, has really

evolved since we first opened our doors, Tabb says. When we

first opened, we had a lot of loyal followers and a strong con-

vention crowd. Today, during the day, a good portion of our

business (two-thirds) is driven by conventioneers, and at night

its local families and people who have grown with us over the

past four years. We have affiliations with Marietta Middle

School and North Atlanta High School, so we get a lot of sup-

port from those families. That gives us a family, neighborhood

feel. The area has all of the dynamics you look for when you

want to open a business.

Strategically surrounded by a bevy of solid upper and middle

class neighborhoods, the Cumberland dichotomy ranges from

small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, to business travel-

ers and tourists, to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

crowd. According to Reference USA, there are 5,835 businesses

that call the Cumberland area home, 5,251 of which have 20

employees or less.

It is stable, diverse and unique, says Brooks Mathis, VP of

economic development for the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

Cumberland is one of the strongest economic engines in the

state of Georgia and Southeastern U.S. Thanks to partnerships

like the Cumberland CID, the environment constantly is being

developed and enhanced to accommodate this diverse business

base, which is both large and small. Developments come in

form of streetscapes, transportation initiatives, etc.

With the opportunity to take advantage of Cobbs low cost of

doing business, and access to metro Atlanta, Buckhead and Vin-

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On performance days and during major trade

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Some of the most cherished traditionsfamilies have involves holiday food.

Recipes for Christmas goodies are passeddown from generation to generation, as

are the skills and techniques necessary toproduce a wonderful finished product.Three members of the Junior League of

Cobb-Marietta shared their Christmas foodmemories with us and invited us into thekitchen as they and family members pre-

pared their seasonal culinary legacies.

Christmasin the kitchen

Above, Stacey Thompson and her daugh-ter Skylar, 7, whip up a batch of fudge.Far left, Tracy Rathbone always appreci-ates help from daughter Lila in making hol-iday desserts such as these ButterscotchCheesecake Bars. Left, Teresa Nolan andgranddaughter Trinity Seals place sprinkleson tree-shaped cookies.

By Joan Durbin + Photography by Reid Traylor,

Jennifer Carter and Mark Wallace Maguire



In keeping with her own childhood

experiences, Acworths Stacey Thomp-

son wanted to bring her daughter, Sky-

lar, now 7, into the kitchen with her at

the holidays as soon as she could safely

get up on a step stool.

Thats how Stacey started with her

own mother.

Some of my best memories of

being in the kitchen with my mom were

watching the way she never needed a

measuring cup. She kind of eyed every-

thing to the point that it suited her,

Stacey recalled.

She cooked so gracefully as she

separated the egg whites and yolks, yet

made the biggest mess with the flour. I

remember watching the beaters, and

wondering how much longer it would

be before I got to lick them clean. Then

of course came the spoon, then you got

the bowl. She always left just a little bit

more in the bowl than she shouldve, so

that I could be a little more spoiled.

On alternating years, the Thompsons

either spend Christmas with her parents

here in the U.S. or go to New Zealand

to be with her husband Warwicks fam-

ily. No matter where they are, however,

one thing doesnt change. There must be

marshmallow crme fudge. Everyone in

Staceys side of the family, including

second and third cousins, makes the

Stacey Thompson and her daughter Skylar, 7, make two holiday favorites, fudge and cherry pie.

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sweet treat at holiday time.

When we go to New Zealand it

is quite an effort to find the same in-

gredients, not to mention doing the

measurement conversions using a

U.S. recipe, she said. In the end,

however, even though I worry a little

bit, because it is my American name

on the line here, the marshmallow

fudge always turns out fluffy,

creamy and goes really, really fast.

When the family is spending the

holiday here, one of the first things

Stacey and her mom think about is

going to get the ingredients to make

the fudge. I have to say that even

though I put on a show for the in-

laws in New Zealand, cutting it

nicely, finding a nice platter and so forth, here at home, the

fudge barely has time to cool in the glass dish we pour it in to

before we are all touching it and eventually digging out a very

soft piece to eat.

The fudge is not the only holiday tradition. My grandmother

every year would make a chocolate pie and either an apple or

cherry pie because my grandfather liked them. He had quite a

sweet tooth, Stacey said.



Four generations of Amanda Seals family will be celebrating togetherthis season in the historic Marietta home where Amanda lives with herhusband Paul and five-year-old daughter Trinity.

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Top, from left, Amanda Seals with daughter Trinity, mom Teresa Nolen and grandmother Denny Hipps. The four gen-erations make almond Christmas tree butter cookies and a Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus red velvet cake every year.



All of the womenfolk live in close prox-

imity. Teresa Nolen, Amandas mom is in

Kennesaw and grandmother Denny Hipps

lives just blocks away in Marietta.

But the family has roots in England.

My grandmother and mother were born

in London and my grandfather was a Mari-

etta native, which is why they settled here

after he retired from the Navy, Amanda

said. Nana helped Mom raise me and my

mom is helping me raise my daughter, Trin-

ity. She just started kindergarten at West

Side Elementary and she will be a fourth

generation student in the Marietta school

system.

Baking skills have been passed from gen-

eration to generation. Amanda got an early

start in the kitchen with her grandmother.

My cousins and I would beg Nana to

make the almond Christmas tree butter

cookies every year. It is what we would

leave out for Santa with a large glass of

milk, Amanda said.

We all loved being able to soil the pris-

tine batter with drops of dark green food col-

oring in the tear-drop shaped bottles. The

large silver and copper cookie press is a sta-

ple for the cookies as well as for Nanas fa-

mous cheese straws that my sorority sisters

learned of when I was in college. Everyone

knows that Nana taught her girls how to

bake.

One particular item is so ingrained in the

fabric of Christmas tradition that no one can

now imagine a holiday without it.

As long as I can remember, my family

has always had a beautiful, deep red

velvet cake on Christmas Day to cele-

brate the birth of Jesus Christ, Amanda

said. To put it into context for us chil-

dren, my Nana and Mom dubbed it, the

happy birthday, Jesus cake.

Her Mom always puts a big, fat red

candle in the middle with sprigs of holly

around it, which I thought was real

only to find out later it was 1970s plas-

tic, Amanda said with a chuckle.

As early as she can remember,

Amanda helped ice this very special

cake. As a three-year-old, I started

dragging behind me a little red wooden

chair to stand on to help crack the eggs,

stir the batter and ice the cake or deco-

rate almond tree cookies in the Christ-

mas kitchen.

When I was pregnant with my

daughter in 2006, my mom had the

chair refurbished so that my daughter

can have the same chair to stand on. It is

quite the keepsake.


Tracy Rathbone and daugtherLila prepare and taste themagic cookie bars they putout for Santa every year.



Aaron and Tracy Rathbone have

both sides of their families living

nearby, so they are able to gather

everyone together at Tracys house

during the holidays.

Because we have been together

since high school, many of the memo-

ries and traditions we share are a com-

bination of things we both did growing

up, Tracy said. Since Lila was born,

we have been committed to not only

ensuring our favorite traditions are

recreated for her, but making sure we

create new memories as well.

When Tracy was young, she and

her mother and grandmother all lived

together. She still remembers baking

peanut butter balls and tea cakes at

Christmas.

Today, in the Rathbones east Cobb

home, there is not an occasion that

isnt celebrated without a spread of

food, Stacy asserted.

Aaron and I both enjoy cooking,

but the baker in the family is my

mother-in-law, Judith. For years, she

has blocked out two solid weeks to

make dozens of cookies, candies and

delights for family and friends.

The family owns Dirt Cheep Music

in Smyrna, and Tracy said all year the

staff there anticipates their delivery of

Mama Judis sweets with their Christ-

mas bonuses. Its funny to watch a

bunch of grown men salivate over her

magic cookie bars! I know that some-

day this will be a tradition I will in-

herit, but am grateful that she will be

keeping it up for a while.

Though her signature dish at

Christmas is the homemade macaroni

and cheese recipe her mother passed

down to her and she has tweaked

along the way, Tracy said she dusts

off my mixer during the holidays to

make cookies and truffles with Lila,

which are given to Lilas teachers and

neighbors.

One of the best new traditions in

the Rathbone household is putting out

the cookies for Santa Claus on Christ-

mas Eve. On that plate will always be

the cream cheese-filled cookie bars

and magic cookie bars Tracy makes

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from her mother-in-laws recipe. Then the three of

them snuggle up as a family to read Twas the

Night Before Christmas.

It is a time of year that I hope Lila looks back

upon fondly and one day, shares with her family,

Tracy said.


1 (12oz) package butterscotch-flavoredmorsels1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened

cup margarine or butter1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk2 cups graham cracker crumbs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped nuts1 egg

>>Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325for glass dish). In medium saucepan, melt

morsels and margarine; stir in crumbs andnuts. Press half the mixture firmly ontobottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

In large mixer bowl, beat cheese untilfluffy; beat in condensed milk, vanilla andegg. Mix well. Pour into prepared pan;top with remaining crumb mixture.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpickinserted near center comes out clean.Cool to room temperature; chill beforecutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.


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1/2 cup butter or margarine1 cups graham cracker crumbs1 1/3 cups (about) coconut1 cup chocolate baking chips1 cup chopped pecans1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

>>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Placebutter in 13x9-inch pan and place in oven

to melt butter. Remove pan from oven; sprinkle

crumbs over butter and press down withfork. Sprinkle coconut over crumbs, thenadd layer of chips and pecans. Drizzle sur-face with condensed milk.

Bake for 30 minutes. Cool and cut.Makes 30 bars.

Mama Judis Magic Cookie BarsCourtesy Tracy Rathbone

Butterscotch Cheesecake BarsCourtesy Tracy Rathbone



Courtesy Amanda Seals

1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 cups Wesson oil2 eggs2 1/2 cups plain flour (Amandauses White Lilly)1 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking soda2 Tbsps. of cocoa1 to 2 bottles of red food color-ing (Amanda uses two for thatrich deep dark red color)1 tsp. vinegar1 cup buttermilk2 tsps. of vanilla

Cream sugar and oil to-gether. Add eggs and beatwell.

Sift dry ingredients to-gether. Add red food coloringto creamed mixture; then addvinegar. Alternately add butter-milk and flour mixture. Last,

add vanilla. Pour into a greased and

floured Bundt or tube pan.Bakers Joy spray is an excellentand quick way to do both atonce because it already has theflour mixed in the spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1hour.When cool, frost withCream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese frosting1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese1 stick of margarine1 box confectioners sugar2 tsps. vanilla

Set cream cheese out untilat room temperature. Add soft-ened margarine (I use Land OLakes) along with the rest ofthe ingredients. Mix well andspread on cool cake. Nowyoure ready to decorate.

Courtesy Stacey Thompson

1 (7 ounce) jar of marshmal-low crme1 cups of sugar2/3 cups evaporated milk cup of butter tsp. salt1 (12 ounce) bag milk choco-late chips1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup pecans (optional)

Butter a rectangular pan.Combine marshmallow

crme, sugar, milk, butterand salt on a low heat whileadding everything. Bring allingredients to a full boil andboil for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat andpour in chocolate chips,vanilla and pecans. Stirquickly since it starts tothicken almost immediately

Pour liquid fudge into thebuttered pan and let cooluntil the fudge is firm to thetouch.

Cut into desired sizepieces.

Decoration of holly berryCinnamon dots (red hots)Small tube of green icingFlat decorating top for icingtube

Place desired number of cin-namon dots (holly berries)on each piece of fudge. Fin-ish with green icing leaves.

{ r e c i p e s }Happy Birthday Baby Jesus Red Velvet Cake Christmas Marshmallow Crme Fudge


is the focal point of many homes during the holiday season, so if

yours is looking less than lush, here are some tips from the pros

for, well, sprucing up its appearance.

Location, Location, LocationWhether your Christmas tree is real or artificial, placing it in the

right spot can go a long way toward giving it a bountiful look.

Avoid placing a thin-looking tree in front of a window or light-

colored wall, which will highlight its patchy areas. Real trees

should be kept away from heat sources and radiators, which can

drain them of moisture and fullness.

Fluffing with FlourishSpend time fluffing your tree for a more voluminous look, says

Jami Warner, executive director of the American Christmas Tree

Association, a California-based trade group.

She advises starting at the bottom of an artificial tree and work-

ing your way up, carefully adjusting each section as you go. To get

the best coverage, tips that are closest to the center pole should be

angled vertically and out to the sides to resemble a peacock's

fanned tail.

Consider researching the natural bend of branches and tips that

your tree should imitate.

"Modeling your tree after a photo of that style will help you ide-

ally shape your tree," Warner says. Her organization's website,

www.Christmastreeassociation.org, has pictures to help guide in

fluffing.

NourishmentReal trees should be well-nourished to keep them looking full.

Some green thumbs swear by a teaspoon of brown sugar or flat

ginger ale, but Warner says fresh tap water daily is all you need.

BY AMY LORENTZEN

PHOTOGRAPH

COURTESY OF

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Christmas tree


Dazzle With LightSo you've placed your tree in a cozy spot, arranged its base

and branches just so, and now it's time to make it shine. Sab-

rina Soto, Target's home style expert and an HGTV designer,

says one of the easiest ways to give a tree life is through light-

ing. She recommends allotting at least 100 bulbs for every

foot of height.

"A full, brightly lit, decorated tree gives a feeling of abun-

dance that puts everyone in a happy holiday mood," Soto says.

A lighted garland can go far in filling empty space on a thin

tree, she says, and creates an even warmer glow.

Add any extra lighting before you decorate with ornaments

so you're not getting them tangled up. Also, while lighting

makes your tree sparkle, it also can highlight bare areas and

show where ornaments or other items may be needed to create

an ample appearance.

Trimming the TreeIf you're looking to create bulk or a new look, Soto says hot

ornament trends this holiday season include unconventional

colors such as pinks, purples and blues. Jewel tones and bright

citrus hues are also popular, as are gilded and mercury orna-

ments that really "jazz up" a tree.

Also popular are nature themes, and upcycled or recycled

items.

Karen Edenfield, a designer with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft

Stores, suggests using feathers, pine cones or artificial pine

stems for natural-looking filler, or floral stems and bushes for

bulk, texture and color. Berry stems can be placed deep in the

tree to mask gaps and give a glimpse of color. Reused and re-

cycled items could include old sheet music, jewelry, and gift

wrapping or bows.

Other trendy themes include wine and grapes; seashore; and

cupcakes and other sweets. Themes can be a great fix for

sparse-looking trees: "People won't focus as much on the tree

as they will on the overall look," Edenfield says.

Ribbons are another simple way to fill out a scraggly tree,

and can be found in an array of patterns. If placed horizon-

tally, they should go on after lights and before ornaments. Or

use a large, multi-bow ribbon at the top of the tree with ribbon

streamers hanging down for a finishing touch.

And decorations aren't just for the tips of the branches. Re-

member to place lights, ornaments, garlands, picks, stems and

other decorations deep and outward to give more dimension.

"A full-looking tree signifies abundance, family and warmth

of the holiday season," Warner says.



CHRISTMAS WISH LIST

By Michael Venezia



It happened quite by accident and after this past year of regular correspondence

with Mrs. Claus we have developed a strong emotional bond through wine. Before

we knew it our short email messages and texts became longer and more complex.

How did this happen you might ask? What brought two people from very different

backgrounds together?

The explanation is quite simple. It was over mutual love and desire for wine, and it

was you, dear Santa who was the catalyst for this unusual liaison.

If you recall, last year I left by the fireplace a few bottles of wine for you to share

with the elves once you re-turned to the

North Pole after your long journey deliv-

ering gifts to families throughout the

world.

However, instead of enjoying the wine

with your little helpers you and the Mrs.

shared the Robert Mondavi Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon. The beautiful ruby

color of the wine was as red as Rudolphs

nose and it created such a warm feeling of

contentment in Mrs. Claus heart that she

begged you to reveal the source of this

beautiful wine.

Shortly before New Years Eve of 2011

she contacted me via Facebook and re-

vealed that she had to evolve a relation-

ship with the mysterious man of wine in

Cobb County, Georgia, USA. She and I

have been for almost a year exchanging

first short messages and now much longer,

detailed letters describing the sensory

memories of that first bottle of cabernet

sauvignon to course from her lips to her

heart.

Although we have discussed potential

opportunities to meet personally we both

have realized that it can never come to

pass. Therefore I have decided that instead

of continuing this long distance vinous re-

lationship, I will offer six bottles of wine

for you to take back to your North Pole

home to share with Mrs. Claus. Be sure to

let her know that the greatest joy of

Christmas is to share gifts with those you

know and love, as well as giving gifts to

friends who you have never met person-

ally. The wines will be in the box with the

red bow just to the right of the fireplace

near the window clearly marked Merry

Christmas Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

The six bottles represent a selection

from my cellar which over the past year

has given me much pleasure, and I hope

will continue the long happy relationship

which the both of you have shared for

these many, many years.

Oh, by the way, I am also including a re-

ally good corkscrew to help you easily res-

cue the wine from the bottle on its way to

your heart.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good

wine!

Michael

P.S. The six wines are:- Hanzell Vineyards, Sonoma MountainEstate, Pinot Noir- Emblem, Oso Vineyards, Howell

Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon-Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley,

Chardonnay-Iron Horse Vineyards, Green Valley Estate, Wedding Cuvee Vintage SparklingWine- Stags Leap Winery, Ne Cede Malis, Proprietary Red Blend- Joel Gutt, California, Sauvignon Blanc


Dear Santa,

I have a confession to make and hopefully it will not

detour you from your planned visit to our home this

Christmas Eve.


worth itssaltHALOTHERAPY


hough it gets a bad rap sometimes for

causing high blood pressure (but that

wouldnt be the case if it wasnt so

adept at transforming bland food into

tasty), if you really think about it, salt

is truly a salt of the earth mineral.

When you have a sore throat, its sug-

gested you gargle salt water. When you have

a wound or sore muscles, you soak in Epsom

salts. In the shower, salt scrubs work wonders

for the body and mind. Saline sprays are

quick to clear clogged nasal passages. And

something about breathing in salty beach air

just refreshes the spirit.

For centuries, Europeans have been

trekking to salt caves as an alternative treat-

ment for relieving symptoms of allergies,

asthma, COPD and other respiratory condi-

tions, as well as skin ailments such as eczema

and psoriasis.

While a beach or salt cave isnt readily

available to Cobb residents, a halotherapy

room is the best, or perhaps even better, sub-

stitute. Halotherapy, or salt therapy, is the

process of breathing in dry, micronized salt

particles in the form of salt air.

Marietta residents Linda Nordahl and Brad

Menz opened Salt Therapy of Georgia earlier

this year to provide residents with the same

experience they had a year ago in Knoxville,

Tenn. The couple visited a salt therapy center

there at the suggestion of friends. Linda, who

is slightly asthmatic, said within 20 minutes

of being inside the salt room she could

breathe better. After finding there were no

halotherapy businesses in the Atlanta area,

the two decided to open their own in Smyrna.

Before making the decision, Linda de-

voted hours to research.

We wanted to make sure we were offer-

ing something that didnt have any harmful

side effects, said Linda, who sings with the

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

Some clients may develop a slight cough,

or a runny nose, but thats part of the process

of eliminating toxins. Some may experience

mild skin irriation that will disappear after a

few sessions. Otherwise, there are no side ef-

fects, said Linda.

In the therapy room, walls are covered

with a half-inch of hand-thrown Dead Sea

salt. The floor is lush with pebble-sized gran-

ules of Himalayan salt, and a hearth feature

of salt bricks provides a warm and inviting

centerpiece. The dimly lit room contains six

comfy slingback chairs for clients to relax in.

During a session, Dead Sea salt is pumped

into the room. Himalayan salt can be used if

requested.

How does it work?

People go to salt caves and spend 8-hour

days for three weeks for its healing proper-

ties, said Brad. We cut that down with the

halogenerator.

Halogenerators crush rock salt into .1 to .5

micrometers, ionize them, and release them

into the air. The small particles are able to

travel deep into the lungs, and spread through

the respiratory system.

Properties of salt are anti-inflammatory

as well as anti-bacterial, said Linda. We

arent here to replace your medications, but

we are here to help you breathe and help your

immune system. Salt therapy helps to expel

mucus quicker. It detoxifies your lungs and

sinus passages.

Sandy Springs resident Sue Medcalf de-

scribes her experience with halotherapy as

phenomenal.

I could feel the difference the very first

time I went, she said. It has been amazing

the capacity my lungs can hold on a daily

basis [since I began going]. I just got finished

with a session a few hours ago and Im driv-

ing to the mountains now and I can smell

things I cant normally smell and taste things

I cant normally taste. The ears, nose and

throat are just remarkably more sensitive.

Linda Nordahl and Brad Menz of SaltTherapy of Georgia. The blue shoecovers are worn to keep the salt clean.Above left, the salt therapy center alsosells products such as sole, rock saltand salt lamps. Opposite page, thechildrens room features sandy-like saltfor kids to play with.


by Stacey L. Evansphotograhpy by Reid Traylor

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Sue, a massage therapist, said she

refers many of her clients who have

allergies or asthma to Salt Therapy.

I know from experience that peo-

ple dont take full, deep breaths and

there is a portion of our lungs that we

dont utilize that continues to build

toxins and stagnation. But if we con-

tinue to exercise our lungs we can

expel those toxins. Living in Atlanta

with all the pollution it seems to me

logical people would want to do that

regularly.

How long does it take?

That depends of what you are seek-

ing to treat, and how severe the symp-

toms. One client came in just as a

migraine was forming. To combat the

headaches, she usually has to take

medicine and go to sleep. But

halotherapy knocked out the migraine

before it strengthened, said Brad.

Julie Neal of Marietta took her

three daughters to the childrens room

before a vacation to Disneyworld.

The children always have colds

around October so I didnt want them

to be sick, said Julie. One daughter

always gets an awful sounding cough

when she gets a cold. When she

started getting a little sniffly I signed

up for a session. When you have chil-

dren it spreads around when one

gets sick, they all get sick. We went a

few times before vacation and none of

us got sick and [her sniffles] never

turned into a cough. I was really im-

pressed; that was the first time that has

ever happened.

The childrens room contains toys

and the salt on the floor is table salt-

sized granules. Children are allowed to

play in it as they would sand on the

beach. Julie said her daughter Sydney,

5, loved it.

She asks me when we can go

back. She told me she wanted a salt

room in her house, she said.

But for most, Linda recommends 6

to 24 initial sessions to help alleviate

the problem, and after that return for

maintenance.

If you make a commitment of

once a week, that may help you better

than waiting until the symptoms come

back, advises Linda.

Even if you dont have respiratory

or skin problems, salt therapy is bene-

ficial to everyone because o

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