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Ev e nts 4 - 1 1
Events throughout the month listed chronologically plus a list of events
that take place every week
FOUNDER & PUBLISHER
Re s ta ur an t Gu id e 1 2 - 1 3
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happenings
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Se ni o r Liv in g 1 5 DESIGN
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Cl a s s i fi ed s 1 6 ADVERTISING SALES
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Educ a ti on 2 7
Mo ne y & Fin an ce 2 8
Me di c a l Gu id e & Directory 29 - 33
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physician and practice in and near Villa Rica
Re a l Es t ate 3 4 - 3 5
A real estate directory, real estate report and other happenings
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Chur c h 36 - 3 8
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events@villaricanews.net EVENTS
10/01: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department will hold a
dance for seniors at 7:30pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center and
Sports Complex. Call Hazel Roberts at 770-459-3670 for additional
information.
10/02: Local Villa Rica Artist Brenda Eskew will host a sew-n-sale at
K&M Coffee Company, located at 2162 US Highway 78 in Tallapoosa.
Please call 770-459-9282 for more information.
10/02: The douglas county republican party will meet at
the American Legion Post 145 on Bankhead Highway (just west of
Highway 5) in Douglasville. Breakfast will be served at 8am and the
meeting starts at 8:30am. The meeting is free and you do not have
to be a member to attend. Please call 770-942-3871 or visit www.
DouglasCountyGOP.com if you have any questions.
10/03-05: Powell Chapel United Methodist Church will hold their fall
revival at 6:30pm nightly. Childcare and special programs for chil-
dren and teens will be provided. Powell Chapel UMC is located at 1296
Flat Rock Road.
10/04: west georgia transplant support group meets at
7pm in the Wellstar Douglas Medical Center Community Building. The
meeting is open to transplant recipients, candidates and their families.
4 Villa Rica News & Views  Events
The group fills a tremendous need for those who are waiting for a
transplant, and have no one to talk to. For information call Donna at
770-485-9028 or 770-505-3503.
10/05: fruit of My woMb, a support group for individuals, or
families who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage,
premature births, still birth, and infant death, or for those who have
experienced infertility after their pregnancy loss meets at 7pm at 1836
Carrollton Villa Rica Highway in the Conference room. For more infor-
mation please call 770-783-9552.
10/05: Red Haute Mamas’ (Villa Rica’s local chapter of the Red Hat
Society) blt book club meets at 10am at the Villa Rica Library. Call
Barbara Smith at 770-459-6711 for more information.
10/05: Red Haute Mamas’ (Villa Rica’s local chapter of the Red Hat
Society) the lunch bunch meets at different restaurants in the
area at noon. Call Fay Waldrep at 770-459-6251 for more informa-
tion.
10/05: The paulding county writers’ group meets at
6pm at the Starbucks inside of Target in Hiram. They welcome
anyone interested in writing. For more information, you may contact
pauldingwriter@hotmail.com. It is best to contact them before
attending to ensure that no meeting changes have taken place.
10/05: The ruritan club meets from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Jones
Barbecue.
10/05: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department’s teen coun-
cil meet at 7pm. For more information call 770-459-7011.
10/06: The villa rica optiMists club meets at noon at Dinner’s
Ready. Visit www.ocvr.org for more information.

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10/07: The MOMS Club® Of Villa RiCa meets at Fullerville Bap-
tist Church, located at 423 Old Town Road in Villa Rica. Serving the
Bremen, Carrollton, Temple and Villa Rica areas of West Georgia, the
MOMS Club® plans a monthly calendar for moms and their children,
including park play days, field trips, tours, crafts, book club and a
monthly moms night out. Please call 678-780-2959 for time.
10/08: An enCOuRageMent bReakfaSt fOR uneMplOyed
Men will be held at Fullerville Mission starting at 9am. The purpose for
this breakfast will be to encourage men to adapt and cope with their
new lifestyles. For directions and detailed information please call Tom
Brown at 770-505-0826 or you may e-mail fullerville@yahoo.com.
Fullerville Mission is located at 531 Rockmart Road.
10/08: Red Haute Mamas’ (Villa Rica’s local chapter of the Red Hat
Society) dinneR gROup meets at 7pm at different restaurants in the
area. Call Fay Waldrep at 770-459-6251 for more information.
10/08: SOutHeRn Cd ReleaSe CelebRatiOn will be held at Plan-
tation Baptist Church for singer/songwriter Sharon Lee Beavers from
7pm to 9pm. The church is located at 189 Sandhill-Hulett Road.
10/09-10: The Carrollton Artist Guild proudly presents MeCCafeSt,
A Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in
historic downtown Carrollton, 251 Alabama Street, Carrollton. The
festival is held from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, and admis-
sion and parking are free. You can eat on site or enjoy one of Car-
rollton’s many surrounding restaurants. In addition to the open-air
artists’ market, there will be free children’s activities, a wide variety of
excellent musical entertainment, live art demonstrations, and poetry
reading and storytelling in the theater. Call 770-838-1083 for more
information or go to www.meccafest.com.
10/09: A taSte Of Villa RiCa will be held at “The Mill” from 10am
to 9pm. Area restaurants will bring their signature foods to this event
for sampling. Live music begins at 4pm and a LifeForce concert will
be held from 8pm to 10pm.
10/09: CaSCade united tOaStMaSteRS Club meets at
9:30am. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches
leadership and communication skills. For more information visit casca-
deunited.freetoasthost.com or contact John Davis at cutoastmasters@
gmail.com.
10/09: pROjeCt aXiS, an outreach ministry helping those in need, will
hold their monthly service at 6:15pm. Join them for food, fellowship,
and worship at the Chapel (318 Elm Drive, Villa Rica). Music will be
provided by Spirit Road. For more information, e-mail projectaxis09@
yahoo.com or call 770-366-7463.
10/09: The dOuglaS COunty deMOCRatiC paRty meets at
10am at the St. Julian’s Episcopal Church, located at 5400 Stewart
Mill Road in Douglasville. For more information please e-mail
DouglasCountyDems@yahoo.com.
10/11: Red Haute Mamas’ (Villa Rica’s local chapter of the Red Hat
Society) Red Hat MOVie nigHt is held at 4pm. Call Tona Rogers at
770-456-2061 for more information.
10/11: The juniOR league Of dOuglaS COunty meets at
6:30pm, in the Convention Center in downtown Douglasville. Junior
League is an organization of women committed to promoting volun-
teerism, to developing the potential of women, and to improving the
effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Visitors are always
welcome. For more information or questions call Valerie at 770-920-
0392.
 10/11: West GeorGia shutterbuGs meet at 7pm at the Lowell
Opry House in Carrollton. Visit www.wgshutterbugs.org for more in-
formation.
10/12: Mothers & More, a support group for mothers and expect-
ant mothers, meets at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on
the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive in Douglasville.
Call Ann Marie Alford at 770-485-5944 or Judy Crawford at 770-949-
9953 for more information.
10/12: The Carrollton artist Guild meets at the Carrollton
Cultural Art Center in CR#4 at 6:30pm for hospitality and 7pm for
workshops or speakers. Membership is $25/$35 annually. CAG pro-
motes community awareness, understanding and appreciation of the
visual arts and offers educational, mentoring and marketing opportuni-
ties for artists. For more information, go to www.carrolltonartguild.com
or call 770-838-1083.
10/12: The First Pentecostal Church will hold their 3rd annual
CoMMunity Cookout from l0am to 2pm. There will be free food,
live entertainment, moonwalks, a hayride, kid crafts, puppet shows,
country store and much more. The church is located at 367 Thomas
Dorsey Drive in Villa Rica. For more information call 770-823-3362.
10/12: The PauldinG County 45 and over sinGles Club
holds its monthly meeting in a reserved room at Ryan’s Restaurant in
Hiram at 6pm. Club members participate in an assortment of activi-
ties including dining socials, dance nights, movies, bowling, car shows,
music events, and more. Aside from social activities they support the
military and have adopted a local soldier. Ryan’s is located at 55 Pace
Court, Hiram (just west of 92 on Highway 278). For additional infor-
mation please call Andree at 770-505-3237.
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10/13: The villa riCa Golden City lions Club meets at noon
at The Olive Tree Restaurant in downtown Villa Rica. Contact Suzanne
Zoda at 678-596-5614 for details.
10/14-16: The My kidz Closet Children’s ConsiGnMent
sale will be held Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 7pm and
Saturday from 8:30am to noon. Children’s clothes, baby equipment,
books, bikes, toys, shoes, furniture, linens and much more will be on
sale. It will take place at Peachtree Community Church, located at 87
Blackstock Road in Villa Rica. For buying, selling and volunteer info,
visit www.mykidzclosetgeorgia.com.
10/14: The PauldinG PhotoGraPhy Club meets the second
and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in
Dallas. For more information visit www.pauldingphotographyclub.org
or e-mail ourphotographyclub@gmail.com.
10/14: The sWeetWater CaMera Club meets. Beginner, interme-
diate and advanced image makers are encouraged to attend. They
a wide variety of fun, interesting and informative lectures, monthly
field trips, exhibits and photo contests. Doors open at 6:30pm, and
the meeting begins at 7pm in the Parish Hall of St. Julian’s Episcopal
Church at 5400 Stewart Mill Road in Douglasville. Visit the club’s web-
site at www.sweetwatercc.org or call SCC President Richard Nichols at
404-210-5985.
10/14: The villa riCa lions Club meets at Dinner’s Ready at
7pm. For more information contact Kinney Taylor at 770-309-4534,
or visit the website at villaricaga.lionwap.org.
10/14: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department’s Parent
CounCil meet at 7pm. For more information call 770-459-7011.
10/15: The Atlanta Revival Center will host the afriCan Crusade
Golf sCraMble, a fundraiser for a mission trip to Africa. It will
be held at the Mirror Lake Golf and Country Club. Registration is at
8:30am and the shotgun start will be at 10am. The registration fee is
$100 and includes green fee, cart, range balls and lunch. To register
contact Donna Swecker at 678-213-0405.
10/15: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department will hold a
danCe for seniors at 7:30pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center and
Sports Complex. Call Hazel Roberts at 770-459-3670 for additional
information.
10/16: Golden City Cruisers Car Club will host the Halloween
50’s Fest from 10am to 4pm at The Mill. There will be more than 150
classic cars and street rods on display. Dress in your Halloween cos-
tume and dance to great, live 50’s music. This is the Golden City Cruis-
ers’ 2010 GRAND FINALE. Cars will be judged and trophies awarded.
Ernie Baker & the Thunder Thieves will perform on the Thomas Dorsey
Stage from noon to 3pm.
10/16: The Joy of ConneCtinG®, a networking gathering de-
signed just for women, will meet from noon to 2:30pm. The goal is
to help you expand resources, foster and strengthen relationships and
build your business. Bring at least 20 business cards, brochures etc. For
more information contact Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly at 678-571-2621.
10/16: The villa riCa oPtiMists Club meets at noon at Dinner’s
Ready. Visit www.ocvr.org for more information.
10/19: The kiWanis Club of fairfield Plantation meets at Plan-
tation Country Club at 11:45am. For information, call Russ or Mary
Sarner at 770-832-8850.
10/19: The Paulding County 45 and over SingleS will hold
its social and trivia night at Jalapeno Joe’s Mexican Restaurant in Hi-
ram at 6:30pm. Jalapeno Joe’s is located at 4484 Jimmy Lee Smith
Parkway, (southeast corner of 278 & 92). For additional information
please call Andree at 770-505-3237.
10/21-23: The First Pentecostal Church will hold their 12th annual
end of timeS drama - final judgment. Show times are Octo-
ber 21 at 7pm and 7:30pm and October 22 and 23 at 7pm, 7:30pm,
8pm, 8:30pm and 9pm. The church is located at 367 Thomas Dorsey
Drive in Villa Rica. For more information call 770-823-3362.
10/21: ladieS BunCo Charity night sponsored by United Com-
munity Bank & The Carrollton Junior Woman’s Club will be held at
6pm at United Community Bank located at 119 Maple Street in down-
town Carrollton. The cost is a donation of $10 per player. All proceeds
benefit women of West Georgia through the mammogram assistance
fund at Tanner Breast Health\ Call 770-830-5111 to sign up or e-mail
christy_loper@ucbi.com.
10/21: The digital image grouP meets. Meet and learn from
photographers, videographers and digital artists. You will watch pre-
sentations and participate in discussions. DIG is an informal Show-
and-Tell visual arts education and presentation group comprised of
people interested in image-making using digital still photography, mul-
timedia, videography and computer graphics. The meeting takes place
at 6:30pm at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart Mill Road,
Douglasville. For more information, visit www.digitalimagegroup.org or
call Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
10/21: villa riCa SoCCer aSSoCiation meets at 7:30pm in the
cafeteria at Gold Dust Park. All members are invited. Policies may be
made for the upcoming soccer season. Contact Mike Best at 770-459-
7011 for more information.
10/28: The villa riCa golden City lionS CluB meets at noon
at The Olive Tree Restaurant in downtown Villa Rica. Contact Suzanne
Zoda at 678-596-5614 for details.
10/28: The villa riCa lionS CluB meets at Dinner’s Ready at
7pm. For more information contact Kinney Taylor at 770-309-4534,
or visit the website at villaricaga.lionwap.org.
10/29: Mirror Lake Elementary will hold their fall feStival from
5pm to 8pm. There will be local crafts, food, games and plenty of
school spirit. The school is located at 2613 Tyson Road in Villa Rica
off I-20W, exit 26.
10/30: Downtown Villa Rica will host a triCk or treat & hal-
loween feSt at The Mill from 3pm to 5pm. Parents and kids dress
in costume. There will be parade of costumes, hayrides and more. Visit
downtown merchants in their shops and also at The Mill for candy and
games.
10/30: The joy of ConneCting®, a networking gathering de-
signed just for women, will meet from noon to 2:30pm. The goal is
to help you expand resources, foster and strengthen relationships and
build your business. Bring at least 20 business cards, brochures etc. For
more information contact Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly at 678-571-2621.
10/31: Flat Rock Baptist Church will host their trunk or treat
from 6:30pm to 9pm. The church is located at 961 Flat Rock Road in
Villa Rica. Call 770-459-6128 for more information.
E-mail your special event to events@villaricanews.net.
There is no charge to list them.

10/22: An enCouragement BreakfaSt for unemPloyed

men will be held at Fullerville Mission starting at 9am. The purpose for
this breakfast will be to encourage men to adapt and cope with their
new lifestyles. For directions and detailed information please call Tom
Brown at 770-505-0826 or you may e-mail fullerville@yahoo.com.
Fullerville Mission is located at 531 Rockmart Road.

10/22: T.A. Productions presents “raiSe the PraiSe” from 9pm to

12am. An evening filled with a live band, comedians, singers, musi-
cians, spoken word and more, the event takes place at Larger than Life
Ministries (8019 Durelee Lane, Douglasville). Admission is $10. The
event is for adults 18 and older only. For more information please call
404-731-7545 or 678-887-3951.

10/23: CaSCade united toaStmaSterS CluB meets at 9:30am.

Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership
and communication skills. For more information visit cascadeunited.
freetoasthost.com or contact John Davis at cutoastmasters@gmail.
com.

10/25: Red Haute Mamas’ (Villa Rica’s local chapter of the Red Hat
Society) Bizze Beez is held at 10am at Powell Park and Recreation
Center. Call Tona Rogers at 770-456-2061 for more information.

10/28: The Paulding PhotograPhy CluB meets the second

and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in
Dallas. For more information visit www.pauldingphotographyclub.org
or e-mail ourphotographyclub@gmail.com.

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 week lyEVENT S
Mondays
• Beginner tennis classes are held at Gold Dust Park Tennis
Courts for ages 5 to 12 from 5:30pm to 6:15pm and for ages 13 and
up from 6:15pm to 7pm. 770-459-7011.
• eight Ball in house league at Stix Bar & Grill at 7:30pm.
• line dance lessons are held from 7pm to 9pm at the Villa Rica
Center and Sports Complex. Debra Cleckler, 770-456-6244.
• rotary cluB Meetings at 11:45am each Monday (except holi-
days) at the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center.
• teaM trivia is held at Johnny’s Pizza in Villa Rica.
• texas hold’eM tournaMent at Cinema Tavern at 7:30pm.
• West georgia coin cluB meets at 7pm at the Carroll County
Recreation Administration Building, www.westgacoinclub.com.
tuesdays
• Boy scouts trooP 108 meets at the Scout Hut located next to
Villa Rica Elementary School at 7pm. 770-828-8990.
• karaoke at Cinema Tavern from 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
• cuB scout Pack 2345 meets at Wesley Chapel United Methodist
Church in Villa Rica at 7pm. 770-459-2301.
• cuB scout Pack 1828 meets at 7pm at Concord United Method-
ist Church. Pack1828@gmail.com or 770-809-9045.
• red haute dancers meet. Barbara Long, 770-456-2825.
• over 50’s single grouP meets at Arbor Place Mall food court
at 6pm.
• u-can dance cluB meets at 7pm (beginner program) and 8pm
(intermediate program) at the Villa Rica Center and Sports Complex.
Debra Cleckler, 770-456-6244.
Wednesdays
• Bingo and oMaha tournaMent at Cinema Tavern.
10 Villa Rica News & Views  Weekly Events
• Red Haute Mamas’ card clique meets at 1pm at the Villa Rica
Civic Center & Sports Complex. For more information call Mickey Bryan
at 770-459-4511.
• children’s craft activity at Pump it Up of Paulding at 9:30am
• story and activity tiMe (Little Listeners) is held for preschool-
ers at the Villa Rica Public Library at 10am and 11am.
thursdays
• aPa eight Ball league at Stix Bar & Grill at 7pm.
• Beginner karate classes are held at Gold Dust Park from 7pm
to 8pm and 8:15pm to 9:15pm. For more information call 770-459-
7011. Heidi McGuire, 770-283-7309.
• BiBle study felloWshiP at First Baptist Church in Villa Rica be-
gins September 16th.
• story and activity tiMe (After School Adventure) is held for
children of all ages at the Villa Rica Public Library at 4pm.
• teaM trivia is held at Cinema Tavern.
fridays
• live entertainMent at Cinema Tavern.
• live entertainMent at Stix Bar & Grill at 9pm.
• story and activity tiMe is held for infants through three year
olds at the Villa Rica Public Library at 10am and 11am.
saturdays
• dance for Temple seniors is held at the Temple Senior Center (280
Rome Street, Temple) from 7pm to 10pm. The cost is $4.00.
• live entertainMent at Cinema Tavern.
• Pool tournaMent at Stix Bar & Grill at 2pm.
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Guide
The Taste of Villa Rica will be held October 9th at The Mill from
10am to 9pm. Area restaurants will bring their signature foods to this
event for sampling. Live music begins at 4pm.
The Toys for Tots program of West Georgia will also be present at
this event to raise awareness and accept toys and/or monetary dona-
Anchovi’s Pizza - 68 Fairfield Rd................770-830-1103
tions to help the kids of West Georgia this year for Christmas. Arby’s - 122 Hwy 61 Conn........................770-459-2440
For more information, contact Rhonda Case at 770-875-3104 Blazers Big Wings
650 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-1311
or by e-mail at rhondacase0421@yahoo.com. You may also visit Blue Brick Restaurant FeaThers chicken coop
215 S Carroll Rd.................................678-941-3443 820 Dallas Hwy...................................770-459-6443
www.villarica.org. The Mill is located at 106 Temple Street in Historic
Burger King
Downtown Villa Rica. 584 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.............770-456-7469
Butler’s BBQ
4921-B Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.......770-214-9020
Captain D’s - 203 Cooley Drive..................678-840-8000
Casa Sol Mexican Restaurant
955 W Bankhead Hwy.........................770-456-0040
Chick-Fil-A - 85 Commerce Dr...................770-459-5792
China Wok - 2000 Mirror Lake Blvd...........770-459-9585
Cinema Tavern - 200 W Montgomery St....770-459-4771
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H & W Food Mart & Deli
725 Sandhill Hulett Rd.........................770-834-2050
Hardee’s - 161 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...770-459-0969
Iron Horse BBQ
9366 Highway 78 East.......................770-456-9037
7436 Douglas Blvd.............................770-949-8699
J&B Buffalo style WIngs, Inc
828 Newnan Rd Crrlltn.......................770-830-7088
JoHnny’s neW york style PIzza
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd........................678-840-5111
(Please See Our Ad on Page 12)
Jones Barbecue - 78 Wythe Way.............770-562-4387
Keelah’s Southern Foods & Bakery
883 W Bankhead Hwy.........................678-840-6036
Kentucky Fried Chicken
126 Hwy 61 Conn.............................770-459-2611
Kong Long - 82 Hwy 61 Conn...................770-456-9661
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..........................770-456-6161
Lin’s Garden Chinese & Japanese Cuisine
737 W Bankhead Hwy........................770-456-4646
los coWBoy’s MexIcan restaurant
Martin’s Restaurant
1100 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-0065
McDonalds
2480 Mirror Lake Blvd.......................770-456-2653
116 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-459-2128
Mr PJ’s Buffalo WIngs
153 Tri County Plaza...........................770-459-2828
(Please See Our Ad on This Page)
Mustang Sally’s - 118 Hwy 61 Conn........678-840-8225
Nell’s Kitchen
3763 Highway 61................................770-836-5126
O’Charley’s - 921 S Carroll Rd...................770-456-4245
olIve tree tHe - 150 Stone St..........770-456-6456
(Please See Our Ad on This Page)
Outback Steakhouse
6331 Douglas Blvd...............................770-949-7000
Papa John’s Pizza
596 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-456-8886
Papa’s Pizza to Go
1004 Bankhead Hwy Crltn…...............770-836-0410
Philly Connection
594 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-456-7825
Pizza Hut - 189 Hwy 61.............................770-459-1041
Quiznos Subs
6842 Douglas Blvd..............................678-715-4540
Romero’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza
664 W Bankhead Hwy.........................770-459-8400
ruBy’s restaurant & Bakery
814 W. Bankhead Hwy.........................770-459-5501
(Please See Our Ad on Page 12)
saM & rosco’s
7450 Douglas Blvd Dgl.........................770-949-1195
sHake tHIs! sMootHIe & coffee sHoP
125 Commons Way............................678-840-4979
Sonic Drive In - 100 Parkridge Dr...............770-456-9040
Station 1 Hot Wing Cafe
118 Hwy 61 Connector........................770-456-6343
Stix Bar & Grill - 660 W Bankhead Hwy....770-456-1616
Subway - 95 Liberty Rd.............................770-459-6919
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..........................770-459-0036
114 Hwy 61 Conn................................770-459-8059
Subway tradIng Post café
600 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-456-4639 750 W Bankhead Hwy........................770-456-4221
3960 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.............770-830-7823
Sumo Steak & Sushi
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..........................678-840-8581
Taco Mac TROPICAL PARADISE JAMAICAN RESTAuRANT
7937 Douglas Blvd...............................770-942-0499 1611 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-9162
Texas Roadhouse
2706 Chapel Hill Rd.............................678-838-7586
Topp’s Bar & Grill
7214 Douglas Blvd..............................770-489-1927
Waffle House -138 Connors Rd................770-459-9974
197 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-459-1332
592 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..............770-459-9392
Watering Hole The
123 Tri-County Plaza..........................770-456-2672
Wendy’s - 186 Hwy 61 Conn....................770-459-8133
Williamson Bros. BBQ
7040 Concourse Parkway.....................770-949-5058
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
9436 Highway 5..................................770-577-9188
Wings Citi Café
2502 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..........678-796-9464
Zaxby’s - 200 Cooley Dr............................770-456-8568
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Anchovi’s Pizza - 68 Fairfield Rd.........................770-830-1103
Butler’s BBQ - 4921-B Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy......770-214-9020
Domino’s Pizza - 594 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy................770-456-8750
Gabe’s Downtown - 104 W Montgomery St................................770-456-6026
Papa John’s Pizza - 596 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy............................770-456-8886
Pizza Hut - 180 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............................................770-459-1041
Ruby’s Restaurant & Bakery - 814 W. Bankhead Hwy..................................770-459-5501

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 Vacationing in Mexico
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4090 Bankhead Hwy. in Lithia Springs. 770-
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long memories and give you the opportunity to do something you’ll
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Cancun. From the moment you arrive, it’s easy to see why Can-
cun is Mexico’s most visit destination. Take your pick of luxury high-
end resorts to intimate and affordable get-
aways nestled upon some of the finest
white-sand beaches and the most
gorgeous blue waters of the Mexi-
can Caribbean.
Rivera Maya. Just south of
Cancun rests the tranquil Riviera
Maya. Named after the ancient people
whose ruins lie throughout, this destination
beautifully blends history and modern convenienc-
es with luxurious all-inclusive resorts. Here, white-sand beaches are
joined by serene lagoons to create one of Mexico’s most beautiful
and romantic beach destinations..
Cozumel. The intimate island of Cozumel is full of beautiful at-
tractions for nature-lovers of every pace. Here, Mexican hospital-
ity is not just a phrase, it’s a way of life. Though it may be small,
this destination offers the world’s second largest reef system, sure to
please even the most experienced diver, in addition to lush jungles
and some of the most beautiful beaches in all of Mexico. Explore
Cozumel’s pristine secrets, then find a secluded beach and have a
picnic just for two. In Cozumel, it’s perfectly acceptable to get lost
for awhile.
Puerto Vallarta. Once, the treasures of Puerto Vallarta were only
know to the wealthy, in-the-know travelers looking for a quiet para-
dise with local charm. And even thought it’s now accessible, Puerto
Vallarta’s peaceful beauty and magic remains as strong as ever. With
everything from quaint cobblestone streets, swanky eateries, endless
shopping options and a rousing nightlife scene, the city of Puerto
Vallarta combines the best of Mexico both old and new.
Riviera Nayarit. For removed from reality, yet only a short bus or
cab ride from the shipping , dining and nightlife of Puerto Vallarta,
Riviera Nayarit provides the perfect balance of relaxation and exhila-
ration. One of Mexico’s newest and perhaps most exclusive destina-
tions, travelers will find natural treasures including soft golden-sand
beaches, lush landscapes and calm waters ideal for swimming and
boogie boarding.
Los Cabos. Elite without being snobby, impressive without being
overwhelming, Los Cabos offers a collection of the peaceful and the
exciting that you are free to choose from, depending on your mood.
Spend the day teeing off on a world-class golf course, deep-sea fish-
ing in the Pacific or sunning yourself by the pool at your luxurious
resort. At night, dine in one of the many elite restaurants and dance
the night away in a exhilarating nightclub. With so many rich ex-
periences, it’s no wonder Los Cabos is considered Mexico’s most
exclusive destination.
 Senior Living
T HE M A NA
NAG EMENT T EA M
GEMENT AT

P INE K NOLL N URSING & R EHABILITATION ...

Rehabilitation Programs
By Melissa Murphy. Administrator at Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehab would like to extend a warm ‘THANK YOU’ to our
Center, 770-834-8243, MMurphy@GramercyHealth.com direct care staff (our certified nursing assistants, our nurses
In previous articles in this column I have written about services and our therapists), as well as our non-clinical staff (our
that nursing homes offer and various ways to pay for the care that housekeepers, our dietary staff, our maintenance staff and
is offered in a nursing home. This month I would like to focus on others) for providing quality care and a comfortable
the rehabilitation programs that nursing homes offer.
living environment for our residents.
In most cases today, nursing homes receive their new admissions
directly from the hospital. Elderly and otherwise health-compro-
The hard
hard work
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mised people come to the nursing home following a serious illness,
accident or event such as a stroke or a heart attack. Many new when our facility's Annual State Survey yielded a
admissions to the nursing home may need extended medical care "DEFICIENCY-FREE" result!
such as IV antibiotics or wound care; but a large number of these
need primarily strengthening and reconditioning. This is where our A BIG “THANK YOU”
rehabilitation professionals do their best work.
Physical Therapy treats disease, injury or deformity by physi-
from your management team!
cal methods such as massage, heat treatment and exercise rather
than by drugs or surgery. A Physical Therapist in short term reha-
bilitation such as what is offered in the nursing home focuses on
improving gait, improving endurance and ability to transfer one’s
self. A rule of thumb is that Physical Therapy works on function 156 Pine Knoll Drive • Carrollton, GA 30117 • Phone: 770-832-8243
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below the waist.
Occupational Therapy works to improve function above the
waist – ie dealing mostly with getting people back to being able
to care for themselves. An Occupational Therapists focuses on ac-
tivities of daily living (ADL’s) such as grooming, strengthening the
upper body and improving endurance and ability to care for one’s
personal needs.
Speech Therapy helps with communication needs as well as nu-
tritional needs. Speech Therapists work to improve chewing/swal-
lowing – the ability to eat food and therefore gain strength and
ability to care for one’s self. Speech Therapists also work on com-
munication, improving the ability to make one’s needs known to
others, which in turn improves ability to care one’s self.
All of the above professionals have one goal and that is to return
their resident to their previous level of independence. In many cas-
es they have amazing success stories; the nursing home routinely
discharges residents to their previous living arrangements when
there is no longer a need for 24 hour care.
Outside of the benefits of a traditional rehabilitation program,
nursing homes offer socialization through organized activities,
education to residents and families on diseases and conditions af-
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 Classifieds
FREE CLASSIFIEDS POLICY: Villa Rica
News & Views offers free classifieds of up
to 30 words to individuals wishing to sell,
find, or give away an item. We also of-
fer free help wanted ads for businesses,
except multi-level marketing businesses.
Commercial classifieds are available at
a cost of $0.50 per word. To send your
classified, e-mail it to submissions@vil-
laricanews.net.
FOR SALE: Antique Royal Dux figurine
of lady carrying wood. Numbered 76. 22
inches tall. Excellent condition. Extremely
rare beautiful piece. Asking 2500.00.
770-942-2056.
FOR SALE: Treck Bontrager Bike. Rid-
den five times. 58 cm Alpha super light
aluminum custom butted seamless draw
frame. Shimano TOS flight check con-
trols. Clip pedals. Sigma Computer. Paid
$2000 asking $450. Please call 404-
790-7557.
FOR SALE: Retired Dept. 56 Snow Vil-
lage buildings. 1992 Good Shepherd
Chapel & Church School $75.00; 1995
Dutch Colonial $45.00. More pieces
available. 770-377-7297.
FOR SALE: 2003 Suzuki SV650
$3500.00 OBO, 16,000 miles, K&N
Air Filter, RK Racing Chain, RK alumi-
num Sprocket, Yoshimura Tri-oval TRS
Exhaust Pipe, Zero Gravity windshield,
16 Villa Rica News & Views
Rear Wheel Stand. Call Jesse - 404-456
-5642.
FOR SALE: Upscale salon and spa in
Douglasville/Chapel Hill that was estab-
lished in 2001. Situated in a highly-trav-
eled and convenient location. Business
has excellent reputation while being well
equipped with 6 spa massage chairs, 6
manicure stations and a large reception
area. Serious buyers only. Call Evans at
305-206-1530 for more information.
FOR SALE: Craftsman lawn mower -
new pull string unit tune-up - just came
out of shop - new carburetor - not self
propelled - 5.0 motor - works great -
$90.MTD self propelled lawn mower
- tune-up, new string pull unit, new air
filter, works great - $145. Chaise lounge
for your porch, great for napping - ad-
justable back, great condition, with very
comfortable pad, 2 years old, never has
been outside - $50. Hewlett Packard,
computer printer, laser printer - works
great - $20. Epson computer laser
printer, good condition - $20. Call 404-
918-0262 (leave message) or e-mail
smjccc@comcast.net.
FOR SALE: Solid light oak 3 in 1 poker
table and bumper pool. Asking $200, in-
cludes poker chips, call for details 229-
251-9720.
FOR SALE: Clarinet - $150, flute -
$150, saxophone - $250, trumpet -
$250, trombone -$200. All ready to
play. Excellent condition. Teacher sell-
 Classifieds
ing. Contact Ken at 770-315-0892 or
jnknfam@yahoo.com.
FOR SALE: Vocal music for 2, 3 or 4
voicings. Many Christmas selections.
Also classics and others available.
25 cents each. Please contact Jan for
100’s of selections at 770-942-3381 or
jnknfam@yahoo.com.
HELP WANTED: Carpet cleaning and
air duct cleaning technition wanted, Part
time to potential full time. We will provide
training. Download application at www.
dccfcinc.com or call 678-840-5633.
HELP WANTED: Vibrant, diverse, con-
temporary Methodist church seeks wor-
ship leader for part-time ministry op-
portunity. Shepherd of the Hills UMC is
looking for someone with an open heart
who has experience in a wide range of
musical styles. Visit us at www.sothumc.
net or on Sunday mornings at 9:30am
or 11:00am, on the corner of Chapel
Hill & Dorsett Shoals Roads. All inquiries:
rgolds@attglobal.net.
HELP WANTED: Become an Edward
Jones Financial Advisor. Visit www.ed-
wardjones.com/succeed for more infor-
mation. Edward Jones is an equal oppor-
tunity employer.
HELP WANTED: GA Licensed O.T. and
P.T. for pediatric outpatient clinic and
home visits in West GA. Please fax re-
sume to 770-456-4041 or call Peter at
404-456-6622.
HELP WANTED: Local Broker seeks
Experienced Real Estate Licensed Buyer
Agents to work “qualified” leads - www.
rps4u.com - Now HIRING for more info.
JOB WANTED: Senior In Home Care-
giver position desired. 15 years experi-
ence. Good references from local area
upon request. Contact Marie Brewer at
770-949-0058.
ROOMMATE WANTED: Female pre-
ferred. Utilities included. $475 per
month. 678-862-7951.
VACATION RENTAL: Panama City
Beach Condo Vacation Rental From
Owner. 2 Bedroom, Sleeps up to 6, Very
nice, Directly across from the beach.
New Lowered rates. 770-356-0432,
770-562-5535, www.gulfvacationren-
tals.net
WANT CASH FOR YOuR JuNk VE-
HICLES? We pay $$ and haul same
day! Rick’s Recovery & Towing 678-910-
8150.
WOuLD YOu LIkE TO: Eliminate your
grocery, goods and gas bills and earn
extra income? Shop at Walmart/Sam’s
Club for FREE! Call Sebrena for detail
at 678-571-2621. Visit www.mpbtoday.
com/skelly.
YARD SALE: Multi-Family Yard Sale: Fri-
day, October 15 and Saturday, October
16 - 8am to 5pm. Creekwood Village
section of Arbor Station Subdivision -
6865 Creekwood Drive, Douglasville,
GA 30135.
Pet Page
Pet Set Pet Care Tip
The Importance of Grooming
By Dixie Popham - Owner, Pet Set Grooming, 3313
Hwy. 5 Across from Publix, 770-949-0579
There is a lot more to owning a dog then loving
it and feeding. And there is a lot more to groom-
ing a dog than just a brushing here and there.
Having a well-groomed dog is not just for our
pleasure – it is first and foremost a great benefit to
the dog. In fact, keeping a regular grooming schedule can keep your
pet healthy and help to improve your dog’s temperament as well.
An experienced, professional pet groomer can be the owner’s
first line of defense against unseen problems. Many dogs see their
groomer six times a year or more, while only seeing their veterinarian
one to two times a year.
You’ve probably never thought of this but an alert professional
groomer can spot all sorts of things while working on your dogs
coat - any new skin problems, lumps, red or irritated ears, eye prob-
lems or even a single flea or tick that can lead to larger problems
later.
In addition, the care provided through regular grooming helps
a dog become more accustomed to touch and cultivates commu-
nication skills – teaching him/her how to communicate in an ap-
propriate manner if they are in pain or anxious. Many dogs are
uncomfortable having their ears or paws touched; and many long-
haired dogs might shy away from people if they aren’t brushed
regularly until the time when they have painful mats.
The lessons learned through grooming allow your pet to com-
municate in other situations too – whether they are around new
dogs, new people or even children. Bottom line - dog grooming is
an important investment in your dog’s well being that pays huge
benefits for both the dog and the owner - now and in the future.

Pet Pictures These Pets Need a Home

Bella Bella is a two and a half year old Newfoundland mix.
She is spayed and weighs about 87 pounds. Call 770-489-7164
for more information.
Box/Weimaraner mix Blue in color, this dog has been
neutered and is current on all vaccinations. Please call 770-214-
8404 and ask for Cynthia, for more information.
Zoodie Oz
Submitted by the Chapmans Submitted by the Robinsons

Bella Mae Snowball

Submitted by Amanda Crow Submitted by Kristie Hammonds

Morusita LeeLee
Submitted by Elvira Flores Submitted by the Burgos’

Dallas Riley
Submitted by the Burgos’ Submitted by Desiree Williams

Send your pet pictures to submissions@villaricanews.net!

We’ll place them in for free!

Pets  Villa Rica News & Views 17

 Arts ENTERTAINMENT
Downtown Villa Rica to host Trick or Treat games. The afternoon will be wrapped up with festive music and a
Downtown Villa Rica will host their annual Trick or Treat & Hal- dance. For more information, visit www.villarica.org, www.villarica-
loween Fest at The Mill from 3pm to 5pm on October 30. mainstreet.com, or www.villaricatourism.com
Parents and kids dress in costume. The fun starts at The Mill
with a parade of costumes, hayrides and more. You can then visit
Golden City Cruisers Car Club to host Halloween 50’s Fest
The Golden City Cruisers Car Club will host a Halloween 50’s
downtown merchants in their shops and also The Mill for candy and
Fest October 16 from 10am to 4pm at The Mill in Downtown
Douglasville. There will be more than 150 classic cars and street
Huge rods on display. Dress in your Halloween costume and dance to
Selection of great, live 50’s music. This is the Golden City Cruisers’ 2010 grand
Books finale. Cars will be judged and trophies awarded. Ernie Baker & the
Thunder Thieves will perform on the Thomas Dorsey Stage from
Mystery
noon to 3pm. For more information, visit www.villarica.org, www.
Romance
villarica-mainstreet.com, or www.villaricatourism.com.
Non-Fiction 7 7 0 . 8 2 3 . 8763
Open Monday - Thursday 9am to 7pm
Children’s
and Friday - Saturday 9am to 3pm Carrollton Artist Guild meets
Biographies Artists and art lovers are welcome to join the Carrollton Artist
Trade-in used books for STORE CREDIT
Thrillers STORE CREDIT goes toward HALF Guild on the second Tuesday of each month at the Carrollton
& More! of your next purchase! Cultural Art Center in CR#4 at 6:30pm for hospitality and 7pm
for workshops or speakers. For more information go to www.
113 South Candler Street  Downtown Villa Rica carrolltonartguild.com or call 770-838-1083.

Mirror Lake Elementary to host Fall Festival

Mirror Lake Elementary will hold its annual Fall Festival on Friday,
October 29 from 5pm to 8pm. There will be local crafts, food, games
and plenty of school spirit. Local restaurants will sell your family din-
ner while you shop the craft booths for early holiday gifts. The festival
will host a live auction at 8pm. The auction preview starts at 7pm.
Armbands will sold at the cost of $10 for admission for kids five and
older. There is no cost for adults and kids four and under. The school is
located at 2613 Tyson Road in Villa Rica off I-20W, exit 26.

Concerts
Upcoming Concerts - Atlanta Area
10/02 Make A Difference Tour Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10/02 How Sweet the Sound Philips Arena
10/03 The Books Variety Playhouse
10/07 Sara Bareilles Variety Playhouse
10/08 Blake Shelton Wild Bills
10/14 The Original Wailers Variety Playhouse
10/15 Eagles Piedmont Park
10/19 Insane Clown Posse Masquerade
10/19 We Are Scientists Masquerade
10/22 Almost Kings Masquerade
10/22 Hey Monday and Cartel Masquerade
10/23 Montgomery Gentry State Mutual Stadium
10/23 Gretchen Wilson Wild Bills
10/26 Lifehouse The Tabernacle
10/27 Carrie Underwood The Arena At Gwinnett Center
10/27 Jason Derulo Center Stage Theatre
10/29 All That Remains Masquerade
10/30 Band of Horses Fox Theatre Atlanta
10/30 Weezer Chastain Park Amphitheatre

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 1st Place Color Print
“Yummy! Yummy!”
by Ilse Sears
Carrollton Artist Guild presents the Carrollton Fine Arts & Crafts show - MeccaFest
The Carrollton Artist Guild presents the Car-
rollton Fine Arts and Crafts MeccaFest, Saturday,
October 9 and Sunday, October 10 from 10:00am
to 5pm at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, lo-
cated at 251 Alabama Street in Carrollton. The
festival (rated number one event by EMC’s Geor-
gia Magazine), features fine artists from across the
country that have been chosen by a jury process
to participate. Eat on site at Jerry’s 1950’s diner
or one of Carrollton’s fine surrounding restaurants.
Over $5,000 in cash will be awarded to the Mecca
artists. The festival will feature five children activity
booths where young people can create with local
artists. Live demonstrations will be sprinkled around
the event including artists creating a variety of me-
diums on site, a living sculpture, and stilt walkers.
An entertainment stage will showcase local and
regional artists including Georgia Youth Ballet, Uni-
versity of West Georgia Jazz, Carrollton Youth Or-
chestra, the Bumblebee Ballet, and a variety of solo
musicians and singers. The theatre will be open to
festival goers as well and will include live staged
readings of poetry and short stories by local authors
from the Carrollton Creative Writers Club.
The festival provides fun for children of all ages.
Plans are underway now for fantastic children’s art
booths. All children’s activities are free. Pam Laine
will provide face painting, Mount Zion High School
Art Club have plans for creating fabulous watercol-
ors, Melanie Drew will provide hands on projects
right from her pottery booth, SCRAPS (a new art
recycling organization) have cool recycled art ac-
tivities planned, and artist Valerie Newport returns
with new creative ideas. Also, on site entertainment
this year will include a living sculpture artist, colorful
stilt walkers and exciting new street performances.
The mission of MeccaFest is to highlight a com-
munity of artists and the historic city of Carrollton.
For information call 770-838-1083 or visit www.
meccafest.com.
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COVER PHOTO CONTEST! Have your photo featured as the cover photo for the January issue of Villa Rica News & Views!
All photos must be high resolution, and in a shape that will lend itself to the cover. Remember - this is for the JANUARY cover,
so send in your WINTER themed photos. If photos do not fit requirements, they will not be placed in the contest. Readers will
e-mail in their votes for their choice for the cover photo. Send entries to submissions@villaricanews.net.
Please do not include watermarks/copyrights on images.

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 And the Winner Is...
This photo will appear on
the November cover! Make
sure to vote for the Decem-
ber cover as well as submit
your own photo! It could
appear on a future cover of
Villa Rica News & Views.

By Melanie Friemoth

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By Candice Gladden By Olivia Over
Paulding Photography Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas. The club
is open to all with an interest in the art of photography and growing their photography skills. Meetings and club activities include guest
speakers, hands-on learning opportunities, workshops, field trips, and club competitions. For more information please visit www.paulding-
photographyclub.org or contact ourphotographyclub@gmail.com.

October Movie Releases 25th Anniversary

Release Date: October 8
Christmas
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November 13 - 14
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 home&garden
ORGANIZING TIPS
Preparing to Hibernate
By Joyce Maxwell, owner of ReJoyce N Order,
Professional Organizer and speaker. Awarded
“Business Associate of the Year for 2007” by
Douglas County Chapter of the American Busi-
ness Women’s Association. 770-941-0201, www.
rejoycenorder.com
As the leaves start turning and the feeling of
fall starts to fill the air do you find yourself wanting to create a little
“nest” of your own? Just like the animals I think we mentally start
22 Villa Rica News & Views  Home & Garden
preparing to “hibernate” for the winter. Even though our lives con-
tinue to be busy most of us operate at a slower pace once the winter
months arrive and we want our homes to be a place where we feel
comfortable to do that. If your home is filled with clutter it is hard to
relax… it doesn’t matter what season it is, so roll up your sleeves and
let’s get busy because this winter I want you to be able to enjoy those
long evening with your family (even if family means... only you!)
1. For starters take care of the basics: Change the batteries in
your smoke alarms and create a fire escape plan, if you haven’t al-
ready done so. Hopefully the latter is something you will never need
but with the winter season approaching it is very important to have a
fire escape plan in place if you have little ones.
2. Get the family involved and gather all those outside tools and
put them in a safe place until spring. Don’t forget to wash and clean
them to prevent rust from occurring.
3. Wash the lawn mower and empty the fuel tank.
4. Clean out the garage. If you have been parking your car out-
side all summer because parking in the garage wasn’t a possibility
now is the time to create a “home” for your car. Choose a day when
everyone can help and if space is at a premium grab some tubs for
storage then label them in the event you need to access before next
spring.
5. Clean the gutters and start raking those leaves before it be-
comes an overwhelming task.
6. Have the furnace checked if needed. Remember a clean fur-
nace works more efficiently thus saving you money on your power
bill. Don’t forget to change the filter.
7. Check the caulking around doors and windows to make sure
you aren’t losing heat unnecessarily.
Strategic Office Solutions now serving West
Georgia area
Strategic Organizing Solutions is a professional organizing busi-
ness specializing in customized systematic solutions for time man-
agement, businesses, home offices and residential homes. Their
company philosophy is based on the belief that their customers’
needs are of the utmost importance. Therefore, they are committed
to meeting those needs in a professional, personal and customized
manner to suit each client.
C. Renee McLain, the owner of Strategic Organizing Solutions
has over 20 years experience in organizational development, admin-
istration and human resources. Her experience has afforded her the
opportunity to contribute to the corporate business industry as well
as the non-profit sector.
Clients of S.O.S. include small to mid-size businesses, home-
based business owners, entrepreneurs, busy executives, residential
home managers...and more
They also offer personal coaching, training workshops and semi-
nars. Their virtual concierge services include new home services,
budgeting, itinerary planning, resume services, proofreading and
editing and event planning,
Although they are located in the West Georgia area, they serve
the West and Northwest Georgia areas, the Atlanta Metro area and
more. They can be contacted by phone at 770-597-8259, or by mail
at P.O. Box 2157, Villa Rica, GA 30180 or you may visit their website
at www.strategicsolutionsga.com.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Bikers for Healthy Brains to be held October 30
The Pilot Club of Sweetwater’s 1st Annual BrainMinders Motor-
cycle run will be held October 30. For more information visit www.
pilotclubofsweetwater.org.
SPORTS SCHEDULES
ATLANTA HAWKS
10/07 vs Memphis 7:00pm
10/11 @ Detroit 7:30pm
10/12 @ Washington 7:00pm
10/16 @ New Orleans 8:30pm
10/18 vs Orlando 7:00pm
10/21 vs Miami 8:00pm
Fri 22 @ Charlotte 7:00pm
10/27 @ Memphis 8:00pm
10/29 @ Philadelphia 7:00pm
10/30 vs Washington 7:00pm
11/02 @ Cleveland 7:00pm
11/03 vs Detroit 7:00pm
11/05 @ Minnesota 8:00pm
ATLANTA THRASHERS
10/08 vs Capitals 7:30pm
10/09 @ Lightning 7:30pm
10/12 @ Kings 10:30pm
10/15 @ Ducks 10:00pm
10/16 @ Sharks 10:30pm
10/20 vs Sabres 7:00pm
10/22 vs Lightning 7:30pm
10/23 @ Capitals 7:00pm
10/27 @ Rangers 7:00pm
10/29 vs Sabres 7:30pm
10/30 @ Blues 8:00pm
11/03 @ Panthers 7:30pm
11/04 vs Blue Jackets 7:00pm
NASCAR
10/03 - Kansas 1:00pm
10/10 - Fontana 3:00pm
10/16 - Charlotte 7:30pm
10/24 - Martinsville 1:00pm
FOOTBALL
ATLANTA FALCONS
10/03 vs San Francisco 1:00pm
10/10 @ Cleveland 1:00pm
10/17 @ Philadelphia 1:00pm
10/24 vs Cincinnati 1:00pm
11/07 vs Tampa Bay 1:00pm
11/11 vs Baltimore 8:20pm
GEORGIA BULLDOGS
10/02 @ Colorado 7:00pm
10/09 vs Tennessee TBA
10/16 vs Vanderbilt TBA
10/23 @ Kentucky TBA
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
10/02 @ Wake Forest TBA
10/09 vs Virginia TBA
10/16 vs Middle Tennesse TBA
10/23 @ Clemson TBA
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA WOLVES
10/02 vs Southern Arkansas 2:00pm
10/09 vs North Alabama 2:00pm
10/16 @ Arkansas-Monticello 4:00pm
Atlanta Revival Center fo host fundraiser at
Mirror Lake Golf & Country Club
The Atlanta Revival Center will hold the African Crusade
Golf Scramble, a fundraiser for a mission trip to Africa at
Mirror Lake Golf and Country Club October 15. Registration
begins at 8:30am and the shotgun start is at 10am.
The registration fee is $100 and includes green free, cart,
range balls and lunch. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st
place - $800; 2nd place - $400; 3rd place - $200. There will
11/07 vs Phoenix 5:00pm
11/08 @ Orlando 7:00pm also be a longest drive and closest to pin contest.
11/10 vs Milwaukee 7:00pm
11/12 vs Utah 7:00pm
To register contact Donna Swecker at 678-213-0405.
11/14 vs Minnesota 2:00pm
11/16 @ Indiana 7:00pm
11/20 vs Dallas 8:00pm
11/22 vs Boston 7:00pm
11/23 @ New Jersey 7:00pm
11/25 vs Washington 8:00pm
11/27 @ New York 1:00pm
11/28 @ Toronto 1:00pm
12/01 vs Memphis 7:00pm
11/06 vs Blackhawks 7:00pm
11/09 @ Senators 7:30pm
11/11 vs Wild 7:00pm
11/13 vs Penguins 7:00pm
11/14 @ Capitals 5:00pm
11/17 vs Panthers 7:00pm
11/19 vs Capitals 7:30pm
11/21 vs Islanders 5:00pm
11/24 vs Red Wings 7:00pm
11/26 vs Canadiens 7:30pm
11/28 vs Bruins 5:00pm
11/30 @ Avalanche 10:00pm
12/02 @ Penguins 7:00pm
10/31 - Talladega 1:00pm
11/07 - Texas 3:00pm
11/14 - Phoenix 3:00pm
11/21 - Homestead 1:00pm
11/21 @ St. Louis 4:05pm
11/28 vs Green Bay 1:00pm
12/05 @ Tampa Bay 1:00pm
12/12 @ Carolina 1:00pm
12/19 @ Seattle 4:00pm
12/27 vs New Orleans 8:30pm
10/30 vs Florida 3:30pm
11/06 vs Idaho State 12:30pm
11/13 @ Auburn TBA
11/27 vs Georgia Tech TBA
11/04 @ Virginia Tech 7:30pm
11/13 vs Miami TBA
11/20 vs Duke TBA
11/27 @ Georgia TBA
10/23 vs Delta State 2:00pm
11/06 @ Valdosta State 2:00pm
11/13 @ Henderson State 2:00pm
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 Engagement Announcements
Deanna Dills & Scott Minot
Deanna Christine Dills, daughter of
Dennis Dills and Sharon Dills will wed
Scott Warren Minot son of Guy and Trish
Minot on October 2, 2010 at The Rags-
dale Inn Dallas GA. Scott and Deanna
both graduated from Douglas County
High School and currently reside in Tem-
ple, Georgia.
Satoreia DeSue & Daniel Singletary
Daniel Kline and Crystal Pearce are
pleased to announce their engagement.
Crystal is the daughter of Vernon and
Nell Eaves of Douglasville. Daniel is the
son of Danny Kline of Douglasville and
Grace Costlow of Columbus, South Caro-
lina..
We want to see your wedding and engagement announcements!
E-mail a picture and short announcement to:
submissions@villaricanews.net.
You can also drop announcements off at Brides Atlanta
located at 6842 Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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24 Villa Rica News & Views  Marriage & Family
Wedding Announcement
Honey Jones & Colin Turner
Colin Turner and Honey Jones were
married on June 12, 2010 at Rome
First United Methodist Church in Rome,
Georgia. Colin is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Timothy and Dawn Turner of Cedartown.
Honey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Donald and Dorothy Jones of Villa Rica,
Georgia. Colin and Honey will reside in
Villa Rica, Georgia.
FAMily ConnECTion
Asking or Telling
By Kerry Patuka. A Villa Rica resident who is a degreed and
certified educator, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5 Min-
istries, a consulting, speaking and training ministry for churches
and children’s ministry. Contact her at kerry
We’ve all seen the mom ask her preschooler “would you help me
pick up your blocks?” to which the preschooler promptly responds with
a loud “no!” followed by a thrown block, a stomp of the foot or running
away. Know anyone who has an older child who routinely asks them to
finish their homework at night only to find out at the parent conference
that the child has rarely turned in completed homework? What about
the frustrated parent of the teenager who declares “I asked him to be
home by 10 last night and he didn’t get in until 10:45”?
Conference Center Annex
NEW!