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 Contents
Ev e nts 4 - 1 0
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 Tim Collins
A complete restaurant directory sorted alphabetically and restaurant
happenings
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Cynthia Keith
Tr a v e l 1 4
EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Se ni o r Liv in g 1 5 Lindsey Robbins
Melissa Murphy explores “Quality in Long-Term Care”
ADVERTISING DESIGN
Cl a s s i fi ed s 1 6 Cynthia Keith | Lindsey Robbins
Local for sale and help wanted classifieds Tim Collins | Mike Frisbee
Pe ts 1 7 RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Adorable pet pictures and pet related news Jason Robbins
Mo ne y & Fin an ce 1 8 ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER
Joe Keith
Ar ts & En tertain men t 1 9 - 2 1
Movie releases, concerts, plus find out how you can take our next cover ADVERTISING SALES
photo! Jason Robbins | Joe Keith
Tim Collins | Doyce Powell
Ho m e & Gard en 2 2
Organizing tips.
(678) 840-8604
Sp o r ts & Fitn ess 2 3
Sports schedules and local sports news
P.O. Box 7162
Douglasville, GA 30154
Ma r r i a g e & Family 2 4 - 2 5 Fax: (678) 805-4956
Welcome new residents, wedding and engagement announcements info@villaricanews.net
and Kerry Patuka delves into the ‘Family Connection’

Ho l i da y Pag es 2 6 - 2 8 This magazine is dedicated

A list of fun Holiday events going on in and around town.
Me di c a l Gu id e & Directory 29 - 33
A complete Medical Guide & Directory including every
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
in the real estate world plus real estate classifieds
Chur c h 36 - 3 8
A complete church directory and local church news
Ye l l o w Pag es 4 0 - 4 8
Find local businesses easily and quickly using this local directory.
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tion. The publisher also reserves the right to
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E-mail yours to
events@villaricanews.net EVENTS
11/01: WEST GEORGIA YOUNG ADULT ASPERGER SUPPORT
GROUP. You are invited to join a group starting now for young adults
with Asperger’s to meet, socialize, and have fun! They will have regu-
lar get-togethers and plan activities as well. It’s a great opportunity to
make friends and have fun, in a relaxed and informal setting. Please
call Cyndie Collins at 678-840-5307.
11/01: 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.
For information call Donna at 770-485-9028 or 770-505-3503.
11/02: ELECTION DAY
11/02: 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.
11/02: 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
4 Villa Rica News & Views  Events
Barbara Smith at 770-459-6711 for more information.
11/02: 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.
11/02: The PAULDING COUNTY WRITERS’ GROUP meets at 6pm
at the Starbucks inside of Target in Hiram. They welcome anyone inter-
ested in writing. For more information, you may contact pauldingwrit-
er@hotmail.com. It is best to contact them before attending to ensure
that no meeting changes have taken place.
11/02: The RURITAN CLUb meets from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Jones
Barbecue.
11/02: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department’s TEEN COUN-
CIL meet at 7pm. For more information call 770-459-7011.
11/03: The VILLA RICA OPTIMISTS CLUb meets at noon. Visit www.
ocvr.org for more information.
11/04: The MOMS CLUb® of Villa Rica meets at Fullerville Baptist
Church, located at 423 Old Town Road in Villa Rica. Serving the Bre-
men, 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.
11/05-06: Stefano Vagnini and Giorgia Ragni present Aidaduo in
“SMALL PACkAGES FROM ITALY” fine art for piano improvisations
and soprano opera arias November 5 and 6 at 7:30pm at the Carroll-
ton Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are general admission and are $10.
Call 770-838-1083 for information or to order tickets.

Host an event, club meeting, etc
tHat is not listed Here?
Send them to submissions@villaricanews.net.
We’ll place them in for free!
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11/05: 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.
11/06: 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.Doug-
lasCountyGOP.com if you have any questions.
11/06: Villa Rica will host the Villa rica pet parade at the Mill
from 10am to 2pm. There will be a parade, games and contests. The
parade begins at 10am. You can register your pet at www.villarica-
mainstreet.com. Pets must be current on vaccines and be on a leash
at all times.
11/08: 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.
11/08: 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.
11/08: West georgia sHutterbugs meet at 7pm at the Lowell
Opry House in Carrollton. Visit www.wgshutterbugs.org for more in-
formation.
11/09: 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.
11/09: 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.
11/09: 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.
11/10: 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.
11/11: The paulding pHotograpHy club meets the second
and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7pm at 122 Main Street in
Dallas. For more information, please go to www.pauldingphotography-
club.org or contact club secretary at kimmitas@att.net.
 11/11: 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.
11/11: The Villa riCa lionS Club meets at 7pm. For more infor-
mation contact Kinney Taylor at 770-309-4534, or visit the website at
villaricaga.lionwap.org.
11/11: The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department’s Parent Council
meet at 7pm. For more information call 770-459-7011.
11/12: 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.
11/12-13: Lovins Home Place and Sassy Ladies will host their an-
nual ChriStmaS holiday open houSe. Both stores are located
in Downtown Villa Rica.
11/16: The kiwaniS Club of fairfield plantation meets at
Plantation Country Club at 11:45am. For information, call Russ or
Mary Sarner at 770-832-8850.
11/16: 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

MULTI-PEST SERVICES
please call Andree at 770-505-3237.

11/18: The digital image group meets. Meet and learn from
Complete Termite & Pest Control photographers, videographers and digital artists. You will watch pre-
sentations and participate in discussions. DIG is an informal Show-
Home  Business  Industry and-Tell visual arts education and presentation group comprised of
people interested in image-making using digital still photography, mul-
Serving the West
Georgia Area for
timedia, videography and computer graphics. The meeting takes place
over 30 years. at 6:30pm at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart Mill Road,
Join those switching Douglasville. For more information, visit www.digitalimagegroup.org or
to Multi-Pest Services call Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
today.
11/18: The Tanner Medical Foundation will present ChoirS for
770.834.0811 CanCer – SongS of thankSgiVing at the Joshua R. Mabry
www.multi-pest.com Center for the Arts at Carrollton High School. The event features Bab-

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bie Mason and choirs from Bremen First Baptist Church, Carrollton
First UMC, Carrollton High School Show Choir, Shades of Red, Sonrise
Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Tanner Physician Musi-
cians and the Thomas Dorsey Choir. Tickets are $20 each, available in
advance, and can be purchased online at www.choirsforcancer.org or
by calling 770-836-9871.
11/18: 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.
11/19: 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.
11/20: A fALL BALL will be held from 7:30pm to 10pm at the Villa
Rica Civic Center and Sports Complex. Attire is semi-formal/formal.
The cost is $20 per single or $30 per couple. Call Aleta at 404-285-
7804 or Denise at 770-605-4825 for more information.
11/20: The JOy Of CONNECTINg®, a networking gathering de-
signed just for women, will meet from 3pm to 5:30pm. 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.
11/20: The VILLA RICA OpTImISTS CLuB meets at noon. Visit www.
ocvr.org for more information.
11/21: The dOugLAS COuNTy ChAmBER SINgERS will host their
third annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along at 7pm at Douglasville First
United Methodist Church on Prestley Mill Road. The Chamber Singers
request that no young children attend in deference to both the singers
and the audience.
11/22: 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.
11/25: hAppy ThANkSgIVINg!.
11/29: An ENCOuRAgEmENT BREAkfAST fOR uNEmpLOyEd
mEN will be held at Fullerville Mission starting at 9:00am. The pur-
pose 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.

Have you seen this man?

On September 25th, at 11:15am, a
black male committed armed robbery at
The Hanger Consignment Shop. No one
was injured in this incident. The suspect
is described as a black male in his 20’s,
6’01” to 6’03” in height, slim build,
wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and
a yellow cap with a red letter “A” on the
front. The suspect also has a scar on his
forearm similar to a burn mark.
Anyone with information on the identity
of this suspect should contact the Villa
Rica Police Department at 770-459-
5149.

Events  Villa Rica News & Views 9

 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.
• BiBle study felloWshiP at First Baptist Church in Villa Rica.
Heidi McGuire, 770-283-7309.
• 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.
hold a weekly event?
send it to events@villaricanews.net
Weekly Events  Villa Rica News & Views 11

Guide
Anchovi’s Pizza - 68 Fairfield Rd................770-830-1103
Arby’s - 122 Hwy 61 Conn........................770-459-2440
Blazers Big Wings
650 W Bankhead Hwy......................770-459-1311
Blue Brick Restaurant
215 S Carroll Rd.................................678-941-3443
Burger King
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
RESTAURANT & BAKERY
The little country place
with the BIG TIME TASTE!
814 W. Bankhead Hwy. | Villa Rica | 770.459.5501
(Traveling west bound, located on the right hand side of the road
across from the Sunoco Convenience Store)
Open Mon.-Fri. 6am to 3pm, Sat. & Sun. 7am to 3pm
your neighborhood pizzeria
9 Draft Beers Pitchers start at $6.99
Watch the big game on our 10 foot screen!! Ask about our Football Specials
$1 OFF
Any Lunch Special
Valid Monday - Friday only
Villa Rica Location Only. With this coupon.
Not valid with any other offers or prior
purchases. Exp. 11/30/10. vrnv
2000 Mirror Lake Boulevard ! Villa Rica
Located in the Publix Shopping Center at Mirror Lake
(678) 840-5111 johnnyspizza.com
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. 11am-11pm, Sat. 12pm-11pm, Sun. 12pm-10pm
12 Villa Rica News & Views
El Tio Mexican Restaurant
110 Hwy 61 Conn................................770-459-8921
Fairfield Plantation Golf & Country Club
7500 Monticello Dr...............................770-836-1112
Feathers ChiCken Coop
820 Dallas Hwy...................................770-459-6443
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
dinner’s ready
6405 Fairburn Rd Dgl.......................770-949-3009
Domino’s Pizza
594 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy..................770-456-8750
Dunkin Donuts Express - 95 Liberty Rd….770-456-9941
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
634 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-459-2170
el taCoMiendo
451 W Bankhead Hwy........................678-840-5886
Fish house grill and tavern
108 Adamson Sq Crrlltn.....................770-834-9400
(Please See Our Ad on Page 13)
Forever Berry’s Bistro-130 Montgomery St.770-459-3223
Gabe’s Downtown
104 W Montgomery St.....................770-456-6026
Gilley’s BarBQ - 342 W Bankhead Hwy....770-459-5543
Godfather’s Pizza - 95 Liberty Rd..............770-459-1518
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 Hwy 78 East.........770-456-9037
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 This Page)
Jones Barbecue - 78 Wythe Way.............770-562-4387
Keelah’s Southern Foods & Bakery
883 W Bankhead Hwy.........................678-840-6036
Buy 1 Large Specialty
Pizza at the regular menu price,
get a Medium 2 Topping Pizza
FREE!
Villa Rica Location Only. With this coupon.
Not valid with any other offers or prior
purchases. Exp. 11/30/10. vrnv
 Restaurants
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
113 Main St.......................................770-456-2291
(Please See Our Ad on This Page)
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 Page 13)
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 Page 13)
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 This Page)
saM & rosCo’s
7450 Douglas Blvd Dgl.........................770-949-1195
shake this! sMoothie & CoFFee shop
119 S Candler St.................................678-840-4979
(Please See Our Ad on Page 8)
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
600 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy...............770-456-4639
3960 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy.............770-830-7823
Sumo Steak & Sushi
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..........................678-840-8581
Trading PosT Café level. The owners are looking forward to building their business in the
750 W Bankhead Hwy........................770-456-4221
new location. Shana stated “We are really excited about the new restau-
rant. We want to become a family favorite here in Douglas County, and
we are going to do everything we can to give residents of Douglasville
TRopiCaL paRadiSe JaMaiCan ReSTauRanT
1611 W Bankhead Hwy.......................770-456-9162 and those who work here a great experience!”
At press time it appeared that the restaurant would be able to keep
their current phone number of 678-840-4262.
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

Dinner’s Ready relocates to Douglasville

Dinner’s Ready has moved from Villa Rica to 6405 Fairburn Road,
across from Freewheeling Honda, near Downtown Douglasville.
Dinner’s Ready opened in 2007 at the V-Plex on Highway 61 in Villa
Rica. It became popular as a Southern cooking restaurant and bakery
among Villa Rica and West Georgia residents and families.
The restaurant is open Monday through Friday for breakfast, lunch
and dinner, and on the weekends for breakfast and lunch. Prices are
reasonable and the menu selection is very diverse.
The restaurant is family owned by Maron and Margaret Garland and
their daughter Shana. One of the owners is always at the restaurant to
insure that the quality of the food and the service is maintained at a high

Mon. - Thurs.
11am to 9pm
Fri. 11am to 10pm
Sat. 12pm to 10pm
Sun. 12pm to 8pm
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10 Wings & Fries & Drink - $9.29
10 Wings & Fries - $7.89
Cheeseburger, Fries & Drink - $6.49
Philly Steak, Fries & Drink - $6.79

Restaurants  Villa Rica News & Views 13

 The Caribbean Is Closer Than You Think
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T HE M A NA
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GEMENT AT

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

Quality in Long-Term Care
By Melissa Murphy. Administrator at Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehab
Center, 770-834-8243, MMurphy@GramercyHealth.com
I was recently interviewed by a college student who was working
on a research project about healthcare where the student asked
would like to extend a warm ‘THANK YOU’ to our
direct care staff (our certified nursing assistants, our nurses
and our therapists), as well as our non-clinical staff (our
housekeepers, our dietary staff, our maintenance staff and

me to explain what constitutes “quality care” in long term care. others) for providing quality care and a comfortable

I thought about it for a few minutes and I decided there was one living environment for our residents.
easy answer. Quality care is doing what is best for the person you
are caring for. And yes, I said “easy answer”. The not so easy part
The hard
hard work
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our120 employeespaid
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when our facility's Annual State Survey yielded a
is determining what is best for the person you are caring for and
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figuring out who gets a vote.
You may remember that I have explored this area before in this
column. Think about it – it’s a no brainer to say the doctor knows A BIG “THANK YOU”
best medically. But what if the resident or family disagrees? In our from your management team!
case we have to respect what the resident says is best, regardless
of what the doctor says, unless it is a case of endangering others.
Okay, you say – then the resident gets to determine what is best for
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to death. For instance, the resident who can, by no safe means, eat
or drink by mouth because of the risk of aspiration. This resident
always wants a drink of water. It is VERY hard to deny someone a
drink of water; have you ever had to do that? What about trying
to take a bottle of contraband ginger ale away from a very wily 96
pound cute-as-a-bug white-haired elderly lady? But you know it’s
not safe and in fact, could be deadly. Should we allow these people
to drink water or ginger ale? Heck, yeah, you say. Wait – what if this
person seems pretty “with it” but in fact has dementia or Alzheim-
er’s Disease. Are we acting in this person’s best interest by allowing
them to participate in an unsafe activity? What do you think?
Everybody has an opinion. This is the very crux of the disagree-
ment about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
“Five Star” rating systems for nursing homes. The criteria seems so
black and white – no way to argue, right? WRONG! I am a nursing
home administrator with nearly twenty years experience in long-
term care and even I don’t always fully understand how Quality
Indicators are determined. And even the ones I do fully understand,
I don’t always agree with or feel as though they represent “quality”.
One thing I can assure you though is if you go to visit any nurs-
ing home you are considering placing yourself or your loved one in,
you will be able to determine for yourself whether they offer quality
care. After all, you have a very important voice in saying what qual-
ity care consists of. And, if you find yourself without that voice due
to medical or end of life issues, I have faith that you have read this
column and have appointed someone you trust to be your voice by
way of an Advance Directive for Healthcare.

Senior Living  Villa Rica News & Views 15

 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: AVON - Buy or Sell. Contact
Carey Gay at 678-561-2551 or http://
avon.careygay.com.
FOR SALE: 2009 Min-Kota 40# Thrust
Trolling Motor, complete with Interstate
battery and battery case. Never used.
Call Ben at 770-809-9034 or 770-856-
8426. $120.00 (value $200.00).
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: Trek 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
16 Villa Rica News & Views
Dutch Colonial $45.00. More pieces
available. 770-377-7297.
FOR SALE: Kenmore Washer and Dryer
Set, 600 series, used very little, almost
new. $400 OBO. 706-681-6681.
FOR SALE: Like new Nintendo Wii with
case, games and extras. Call Sherie at
678-687-7456.
FOR SALE: Fender Stratocaster electric
guitar (U.S. made) with 3 pick-ups. In-
cludes hard case, Fender Princeton 112
amplifier, tuner and extra straps. $1,095.
770-377-7296.
FOR SALE: Collectors Special; 13 car
ON 30 Scale “John Wayne Special” train
set. Complete with tracks, transformer
switches and accessories. Never used!
$250. Call 404-308-2736.
FOR SALE: Electric Lift Recliner Chair
Upholstered Dark Green. $300. Call
770-941-2354.
FOR SALE: Like-new Cherry wood
convertible 3-in-1 crib w/mattress and
matching changing table. Free bedding
included. Asking $300 OBO, please
email nrwinston@aol.com if interested.
FOR SALE: Brand new dining room set,
6 chairs all wood imported from turkey
and brand new sofa color gold; 2 side
tables, all wood carved by hand. For info
please call 770-949-4922.
FOR SALE: Two dog cages, large and
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midsize. $60 OBO. For more informa-
tion, e-mail raffoluis@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.
FOR SALE: White Clad Oak Microwave
Cart. Pull out cutting board, drawer
with divider, 2 doors on bottom with 2
shelves, towel bar on side - $150. lck-
nepper@yahoo.com.
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.
HOmE BASED BuSINESS: MPBTODAY
(grocery home delivery service). Would
you spend a one time fee to eliminate
your grocery and gas expenses? Call Se-
brena at 678-571-2621. Visit mpbtoday.
com/skelly (for more info).
HOmE BASED BuSINESS/NETWORk-
INg EvENTS: *Avon *ARDYSS Interna-
tional (Health & Wellness/Weight Loss)
*MPBTODAY (Grocery Delivery) *Need
Help Promoting Your Business? Call Se-
brena at 678-571-2621.
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.
JOB WANTED: Caregiver services.
Dependable female offers help with er-
rands, cooking, cleaning, handy work,
appointments, etc. More Information:
770-377-3005.
ROOmmATE WANTED: Female pre-
ferred. Utilities included. $475 per
month. 678-862-7951.
WANT CASH FOR YOuR JuNk vE-
HICLES? We pay $$ and haul same
day! Rick’s Recovery & Towing 678-910-
8150.
Pet Page Villa Rica to host Villa Rica Pet Parade
Villa Rica will host the Villa Rica Pet Parade November 6 at The

Pet Set Pet Care Tip Mill. There will be a parade, games and contests. The fun will go
on from 10am to 2pm with the parade starting at 10am. You can
How to Treat Dry Itchy Skin in Dogs register your pet at www.villarica-mainstreet.com. All pets must be
By Dixie Popham - Owner, Pet Set Grooming, 3313
current on vaccines and on a leash to participate in this event. Visiti
Hwy. 5 Across from Publix, 770-949-0579
www.villarica-mainstreet.com for more information.
Does your dog suffer from dry, itchy skin? This
is a common problem in dogs as they spend more
time outdoors where they potentially expose them- This Pet Needs a Home
selves to environmental factors that can cause Box/Weimaraner mix Blue in color, this dog has been
skin dryness, itching, and flaking. In addition, neutered and is current on all vaccinations. Please call 770-214-
dogs tend to have more sensitive skin than their human compan- 8404 and ask for Cynthia, for more information.
ions. Before attempting to home treat dry skin in dogs, it’s important
to rule out more serious causes of canine itching such as parasites,
fleas, bacterial infections, mites, and skin allergies. Once your dog
has a clean bill of health, you can start working with reducing his
symptoms and give him relief from his incessant scratching. Here are
some ways to relieve dry, itchy skin in dogs.
If you’re using a harsh shampoo on your dog’s skin, it may be
stripping the skin surface of essentials oils and aggravating your
dog’s dry skin. Choose an all natural dog shampoo with essential oils
formulated for dogs with sensitive skin. You can also purchase canine
conditioners that have added hydrocortisone to relieve severe itching
and reduce inflammation.
Nutrition can play an important role in eliminating dry, flaky skin in
a dog. Be sure that you’re feeding your dog a nutritionally balanced
diet. If you’re using commercial dog food, use a premium brand and
supplement with Omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Deficiency in es-
sential fatty acids can often present with dry, flaky skin in dogs. A
balanced diet and supplementation with high quality fatty acids can
often correct the problem of dry, itchy skin in dogs.

Pet Pictures

Cocoa LeeLee
Submitted by Catrina Boggs Submitted by the Burgos’

MoJo Ladybird
Submitted by Gail Turner Submitted by the Smith’s
Send your pet pictures to submissions@villaricanews.net!
We’ll place them in for free!

Pets  Villa Rica News & Views 17


Have You Considered Converting to a Roth IRA?
Submitted by Amy L. Brown, 228 S. Carroll Rd,
Villa Rica, 678-840-5000, www.amybrown.biz
You can now convert your traditional Individual Retire-
ment Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA, regardless of your
income or tax filing status thanks to the Tax Increase
Prevention and Reconciliation Act (TIPRA). This is good
news for those seeking tax deferred growth and potentially tax free
distributions if certain conditions are met.1
A conversion is a taxable movement of funds from an IRA (tradi-
tional, SEP or SIMPLE) to a Roth IRA. However, amounts converted
are not subject to the 10 percent federal income tax penalty. Also, in
2010 only, you can elect to have the converted amount taxed, half in
2011 and half in 2012.
To determine if a conversion is appropriate for you, consider the
following:
Affordability – Since you will have to pay income taxes on the con-
version amount, consider how much you can afford to pay from a
18 Villa Rica News & Views  Money & Finance
non-IRA account. You can convert all or part of your IRAs to control the
amount of taxes due. If your only source of funds to pay the taxes is a
withdrawal from your IRA, you will lose the potential benefit of the tax-
free growth on that amount and you may be subject to a 10 percent
tax penalty if you are under 59 ½.
Time horizon –If you have at least five years to leave the assets in
the Roth IRA, there will be more time for potential tax-free growth and
a better chance of recouping the initial cost of paying taxes on the
conversion amount. If not, funds withdrawn within five years may be
subject to a 10 percent tax penalty if you are under 59 ½.
Future tax rate – If you think your tax rate will be higher when you
retire, you may want to convert to a Roth IRA and pay those taxes now.
Paying taxes on the amount you convert at today’s lower rate could
be a real retirement advantage. If you think you will be in a lower tax
bracket in retirement, the taxes you pay today could end up being
higher than the taxes you would pay when you’re ready to make with-
drawals, don’t convert.
Current tax rate – The amount you convert will be taxed as ad-
ditional income. This additional income could potentially place you in
a higher tax bracket. You can choose to convert only the amount that
allows you to remain in the same tax bracket (partial conversion) and
achieve your optimal conversion amount through multiple conversions
over several years.
Estate planning – Since a Roth IRA does not have mandatory distri-
bution requirements at age 70 ½ (unlike a traditional IRA), you may be
able to pass more wealth to your heirs and since you pay any taxes due
when you convert, your heirs won’t have to pay taxes on the inherited
Roth IRA funds as long as the Roth IRA exists for at least five years
when the distribution is received.
Contact a tax professional for more information about a Roth IRA
conversion. A comfortable retirement is possible with proper planning.
1
Withdrawals are tax-free if you’re over age 59 ½ and at least five
years have expired since you established a Roth IRA.
MONEY MANAGEMENT - GOD’S WAY
By Frank Boone. Frank is a United Methodist Min-
ister currently serving Wesley Chapel in Villa Rica. He
has worked in the banking industry for more than
sixteen years.
I invite you to join me on a journey to better money
management. My belief is since God created money
He is best qualified to teach us money management. Most people
are surprised to discover the Bible has so much to say about money.
Actually the Bible has over 2,300 teachings dealing with money.
So where should we begin? Many have heard the scripture quot-
ed: “the love of money is the root of all evil” 1Timothy 6:10. Money
is an important part of our lives today. It is often misused and can be-
come a source of evil. However money can also be used as a tool for
good. I remember early in my marriage money was a major source
of conflict. I came from a very poor family and by overhearing my
parents’ discussions and watching how they used money I learned
we never had enough. So l learned to save money. My wife on the
other hand was from a middle class family and understood the use
of money as a tool to be used. Not experiencing the pain of poverty,
saving was not so important for her. So every time she spent “my”
money I became fearful, which resulted in an argument. Yes, I had a
lot to learn about marriage and money. I pray in the coming months
you will join me as we discuss more about what the scriptures can
teach us about both.
 Arts ENTERTAINMENT
Carrollton Artist Guild meets
Artists and art lovers are welcome
to join the Carrollton Artist Guild on
pieces of music inspired by the work of
local artists. Georgia Ragni, his wife,
is a gifted opera singer who will sing
Concerts
Upcoming Concerts - Atlanta Area
the second Tuesday of each month various soprano arias throughout the 11/01 Interpol The Tabernacle
concert. The Vagninis are visiting here 11/05 Will Downing Symphony Hall Atlanta
at the Carrollton Cultural Art Center
11/05 La Roux The Tabernacle
in CR#4 at 6:30pm for hospitality from Italy and are delighted to share 11/06 Sufjan Stevens The Tabernacle
and 7pm for workshops or speakers. their musical gifts with the citizens of 11/07 Marcy Playground Masquerade
For more information go to www. Georgia. Participating visual artists 11/10 Hanson Variety Playhouse
11/11 Fantasia Barrino Fox Theatre
carrolltonartguild.com or call 770-838- include Tom Nielsen, Susan Clayton,
11/12 Idina Menzel Symphony Hall Atlanta
1083. Don McWhorter, Ron Free, Melissa 11/12 Lady Antebellum F ox Theatre
Aidaduo to perform at Carrollton Crawford, Alice Jackson, Bruce Bobick, 11/12 Matt Costa
11/13 Styx
The Loft
Cobb Energy
Cultural Arts Center Ozzie Binion, and Seth Fitts. Tickets are
11/13 Dresden Dolls Buckhead Theatre
Stefano Vagnini and Giorgia general admission and are $10, all seats. 11/14 Better Than Ezra Buckhead Theatre
Ragni present Aidaduo in “Small Call 770-838-1083 for information or to 11/16 Dave Matthews Band Philips Arena
11/16 I ron and Wine Variety Playhouse
Packages from Italy” fine art for piano order tickets.
11/17 The Weepies Variety Playhouse
improvisations and soprano opera arias Meeting the AIDADUO is such an 11/18 Jason Aldean Columbus Civic Center
November 5 and 6 at 7:30pm at the unusual experience. Stefano’s volcanic 11/19 The Black Crowes The Tabernacle
creative eagerness creates a perfect 11/21 Ben Folds The Tabernacle
Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, located
11/24 Needtobreathe The Tabernacle
at 251 Alabama Street in Carrollton. mix with Giorgia’s smiley and shiny 12/01 Joe Satriani Center Stage Theatre
Stefano Vagnini, is composing original innocence. 12/03 Papadosio Masquerade

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 Photography
PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO BY E-mAILING US WITH
THE PHOTO NUmBER AT VOTE@VILLARICANEWS.NET BY November
15. The photo which receives the most votes will be on the January cover of the
magazine. Only one vote per e-mail address will be counted..

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COVER PHOTO CONTEST! Have your photo featured as the cover photo for the February 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 FEBRUARY cover, so
send in your LOVE 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.

New Name,
Same Great Physicians
Internal Medicine of Villa Rica is now
Mirror Lake Internal Medicine.
Internal Medicine of Villa Rica has changed its name, but we still
offer the same great patient care team and the same access to
Tanner Health System as before!

The practice of board-certified internal medicine physicians

Amy Eubanks, MD, and Alicia Jennings, MD, – Mirror Lake
Internal Medicine – reflects our commitment to serving the
unique Mirror Lake community and the rest of eastern Carroll
and western Douglas counties. Amy Eubanks, MD Alicia Jennings, MD

And as part of Tanner Medical Group, we will continue to offer

access to all the resources of Tanner Health System, including
the services of nearby Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica and
Tanner Immediate Care in Villa Rica.
Mirror Lake Internal Medicine
101 Quartz Drive, Suite 201 • Villa Rica, GA 30180
770.456.3839 – phone
www.tannermedicalgroup.org
Located in the Tanner at Mirror Lake medical office building,
across from Publix at Mirror Lake and next to Walgreen’s.

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By Chandi Winkles By Jennifer Moore
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 go to www.
pauldingphotographyclub.org or contact their club secretery at kimmitas@att.net.

November Movie Releases Release Date: November 5

Megamind

MPAA Rating: PG
A superhero loses his reason for be-
ing after he accidentally kills his archrival,
Uberman.

Release Date: November 26

The King;s Soeech

MPAA Rating: Not Yet Rated

George VI, also known as Bertie, reluc-
tantly takes the throne of England when his
brother, Edward, abdicates in 1936. The
unprepared king turns to a radical speech
therapist, Lionel Logue, to help overcome
his nervous stutter and the two forge a
friendship.

OTHER NOVEMBER MOVIE RELEASES

11/12 Skyline • Not Yet Rated
11/19 The Next Three Days • PG-13

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 home&garden
ORGANIZING TIPS
Organize the Dining Room
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 we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving,
I wanted to give a little extra attention to the
one room of the house that, for some of us, is seldom used - the
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dining room.
If your dining room has become a dumping ground for photos,
extra mail, magazines and other items that you’ve never haven’t
taken the time to find homes for, it’s time to clear the clutter,
because, one of the things this economy has taught me is the
value of friends and family. So, let’s get out the dust clothes and
make room for FUN!
Entertaining is not rocket science, it is just a matter of pulling
a few ideas together and celebrating! Even if the budget is tight,
it is time to get everyone (and I mean everyone) involved to make
your dining room a warm and welcoming place for company.
First, grab a few boxes or containers and gather all the items
that have been allowed to collect here and either store them in
their proper homes or if you haven’t had time to organize and
create homes for them yet, just relocate them to some other
place. After the holidays are over, we will once again start working
on creating homes for everything you own. Don’t agonize over
this very long because you and I both know most of this “stuff”
hasn’t been looked at in several months (if not years).
Next dust and vacuum the walls, window treatments, and
furniture.
Let’s go to work on making this a welcoming part of your
home...it doesn’t matter if it needs new carpet, paint or even if the
furniture is a little “banged up”, if there is a sense of order and it
looks like the room has been cared for, everyone will feel welcome
and no one will notice those things.
Gather your best dishes. If they are mismatched that’s o.k, add
some napkins that pull all of the colors together and act like you
planned it that way.
Put a table cloth over the table (sheets work great for this) and
look around the house to find something that will make a nice
centerpiece. A basket of pretty apples will do fine, or gather a
group of candles.
Maybe one day you can afford matching china and the works
but for now create a solution with what you can afford.
Now it is time to plan the menu. If you have read my columns
in the past you already know that I don’t think you should stress
over the food (it has taken me a long time to come to this
conclusion ….so I can totally relate). For years I thought I had to
try every single recipe I knew every time I had guests and by the
time they arrived I was so stressed out I could hardly enjoy them.
Now, I pick one or two (at the most) items that I know I can do
really well and the rest of the items are things I can pick up at a
deli or make in advance with very little preparation.
Now that you have cleaned the dining room, planned the
menu and invited the guests, it is time to accept help. You can’t
do everything and you shouldn’t try. Set out your serving bowls in
advance and place a 3x5 card in each one stating what goes in.
This will make it easy for teenagers and/or hubby to help without
having to ask you for directions at the last minute.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Villa Rica Soccer Association meets
The Villa Rica Soccer Association meets at 7:30pm November
11 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.
SPORTS SCHEDULES
ATLANTA THRASHERS
11/03 @ Panthers 7:30pm
11/04 vs Blue Jackets 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
ATLANTA HAWKS
11/02 @ Cleveland 7:00pm
11/03 vs Detroit 7:00pm
11/05 @ Minnesota 8:00pm
11/07 vs Phoenix 5:00pm
11/08 @ Orlando 7:00pm
11/10 vs Milwaukee 7:00pm
11/12 vs Utah 7:00pm
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
12/03 vs Philadelphia 7:30pm
12/04 @ Miami 7:30pm
12/06 @ Orlando 7:00pm
12/07 vs New Jersey 7:00pm
12/10 @ San Antonio 8:30pm
12/11 vs Indiana 7:00pm
12/14 @ Detroit 7:30pm
12/16 @ Boston 8:00pm
NASCAR
11/07 - Texas 3:00pm
11/14 - Phoenix 3:00pm
FOOTBALL
ATLANTA FALCONS
11/07 vs Tampa Bay 1:00pm
11/11 vs Baltimore 8:20pm
11/21 @ St. Louis 4:05pm
11/28 vs Green Bay 1:00pm
GEORGIA BULLDOGS
11/06 vs Idaho State 12:30pm
11/13 @ Auburn TBA
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
11/04 @ Virginia Tech 7:30pm
11/13 vs Miami TBA
Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department of-
fers many sports and fitness options
The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department has a va-
riety of sports and fitness opportunities throughout the year.
Visit www.villaricaparks.com for a complete listing, schedule
and contact information.
11/30 @ Avalanche 10:00pm
12/02 @ Penguins 7:00pm
12/04 @ Capitals 7:00pm
12/06 vs Predators 7:00pm
12/10 vs Avalanche 7:30pm
12/11 @ Islanders 7:00pm
12/13 @ Senators 7:30pm
12/15 @ Lightning 7:30pm
12/16 vs Hurricanes 7:00pm
12/18 vs Devils 7:00pm
12/20 @ Maple Leafs 7:00pm
12/21 vs Blues 7:00pm
12/23 @ Bruins 7:00pm
12/17 vs Charlotte 7:30pm
12/19 @ New Jersey 1:00pm
12/20 vs Orlando 7:00pm
12/22 vs Cleveland 7:00pm
12/26 @ New Orleans 7:00pm
12/27 @ Milwaukee 8:00pm
12/29 vs Golden State 7:00pm
12/31 @ Oklahoma City 8:00pm
01/02 @ LA Clippers 3:30pm
01/04 @ Sacramento 10:00pm
01/05 @ Utah 9:00pm
01/08 vs Indiana 7:00pm
01/11 vs Milwaukee 7:00pm
01/12 @ Toronto 7:00pm
01/15 vs Houston 7:00pm
01/17 vs Sacramento 4:00pm
01/18 @ Miami 7:30pm
01/21 vs New Orleans 7:30pm
01/22 @ Charlotte 7:00pm
01/26 @ Milwaukee 8:00pm
01/28 vs New York 7:30pm
01/29 @ Dallas 8:30pm
02/02 vs Toronto 7:00pm
02/04 vs LA Clippers 7:30pm
11/21 - Homestead 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
11/27 vs Georgia Tech TBA
01/02 vs Carolina 1:00pm
11/20 vs Duke TBA
11/27 @ Georgia TBA
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 Engagement Announcements
Jenny Cooper & Rusty Bailey
Jenny Cooper, daughter of Kenneth
and Lenora Cooper, along with Rusty Bai-
ley, son of Charlie and Sheri Bailey, are
excited to announce their engagement.
Rusty graduated from the University of
Georgia, while Jenny will graduate from
the University of West Georgia this spring.
The couple will tie the knot on May 21,
2011 at Jenny’s home church.
Nick Johnston & Nicole Arroyo
Nick Johnston and Nicole Arroyo are
excited to announce their engagement.
They will be married on Sunday, May
22nd at Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
in Winston, Georgia.
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.
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Wedding Announcement
Kenny & Leah Rowe
Kenny and Leah Rowe were married
September 4, 2010 at the Ragsdale Inn
in Dallas, Georgia. Kenny is a firefighter
for Paulding County and Leah is in nurs-
ing school. Kenny is the son of Ed and
Pam Duran of Dallas and Charles and Jill
Rowe of Cochran, Georgia. Leah is the
daughter of William and Susan Chew of
Villa Rica and Larry Greenlee of Water-
ville, Ohio. Kenny and Leah will reside in
Powder Springs, Georgia.
FAmiLy CoNNECTioN
The Art of Being Thankful
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
Every good parent, teacher and grandparent asks children these
two important questions: “What’s the magic word?” and “What do
you say?” Of course, we all know the answers, but saying ‘please’ and
‘thank you’ is just the beginning of thankfulness.
The basics of being thankful can be taught but the art of being
thankful is caught. We need to live our lives with an attitude of grati-
tude and model that for our children through our words and actions.