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| Surprise!
DEC 10, 2005 - The neighborhood surprised Kathy and Bill Wilkinson with gifts during AVCA's annual holiday party. While president of the Association from 2001 through 2005, Bill spearheaded a number a major improvements including conversion to mandatory membership and the pool renovation. Most notably, Bill has been instrumental in securing necessary financing. As immediate past president, he will maintain continuity on projects begun during his tenure and continue serving on the 2006 Board of Directors. As first lady, Kathy led many social and hospitality events, including graciously hosting the annual holiday party three times, while lending strong support in business matters. Scot and Laurel McLeod led the presentation ceremony honoring Bill and Kathy's devotion to the neighborhood with a Georgia Tech party tent and gift certificate. Click here for photos.
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Supplies!
DEC 10, 2005 - Tom and Randi Brooks deliver supplies for "Light Up The Night" luminaries held Dec 11 followed by caroling to the pool for cookies and cocoa.
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Season's Greetings
DEC 8, 2005 - Thanks to Tim Curl and Mike Tolbert's live holiday decorations of magnolia leaves and real fruit, our renovated entrance sends a warm Season's Greeting to all who pass. Entrance renovation nears completion with only planting the perennial bed remaining. The Landscaping Committee, led by Debbie Rankin and Christopher DeGrace, reports that once the county installs its water meter, the freshly set-out vegetation will enjoy regular drinks from the new sprinker system.
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Pondiscio's perfect pumpkin pie
NOV 17, 2005 - He says it's taken him years but Mike Pondiscio has finally perfected the pumpkin pie. And just in time! Mike has generously shared his special formula featured as Recipe Of The Week in today's Marietta Daily Journal.
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Pondiscio's Pumpkin Custard Pie
1 small pie pumpkin (approx. 2 lbs)
1.5 cups sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 tsp salt
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
5/8 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
One 9" deep dish pie shell
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Mike Pondiscio
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Cut pumpkin in to quarters and discard seeds. Boil quarters until pumpkin meat is tender and soft. Scrape pumpkin meat from shell and into a food processor. Puree' pumpkin until smooth & creamy. An average pie pumpkin will yield approx. 4 cups of pumpkin filling. Measure 2 cups of puree' and set aside; put remaining pumpkin in freezer bag and freeze for next pie (or make 2 pies at once). Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a blender, mix pumpkin puree' and all other ingredients until blended thoroughly. Pour into pie shell. Place in center of preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
*The secret to this pie is the puree' and blending processes - the smoother the better!
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Wilson, of course
OCT 31, 2005 - No one will ever forget Wilson Woodruff. The tike was formally introduced to revelers at this year's gala event celebrating Allhallows Eve. Wilson dressed up as his favorite Hollywood character, a volleyball named Wilson from the movie The Castaway. However, proud parents Tricia and Jay will see to it that he won't be batted about. For his originality, Wilson won a "best costume" prize. Other winners were Ellie DeGrace - cowgirl, Alex Flack - knight, Hannah Menson - girl Harry Potter, Keegan Puia - kicked-in-the-head soccer player, Camille Pala - skeleton with the bleeding chest - yikes!, Gregg Averett - scotsman, and Tonia Pondiscio - Pocahontas. |
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Queens for a night
OCT 11, 2005 - The ladies of the 2nd Tuesday Bunco group were Queens For A Night at the October Bunco Party hosted by Her Majesty Laurel McLeod. Crowns were required for a fun night of Bunco. (L-R back row) Kathy Wilkinson, Norma Miller, Laurel McLeod, Susan Ouellette, Jennifer Wright, Shawn DeGrace, & Sheri Kidwell (front row) Suzanne Alea, Tricia Woodruff, Sara Meyers, Lindy Malsky, & Tonia Pondiscio. |
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| And then there were five
OCT 4, 2005 - Coryas blessed with another beautiful daughter! Molly Kathryn (photo inset) - from now on Molly Kate to family and friends - debuted three weeks early, but weighed in at a healthy 6 lbs 12 ounces. Molly Kate and Mom doing great!
Nina gets pampered
SEPT 13, 2005 - The Bunco Babes surprise Nina Corya with diapers and a gift certificate at Tuesday night's get-together. Nina, whose "October" shirt answers the 'when-are-you-due?' question, and hubby Matt are proud parents of two girls, Grace, almost three, and Caroline, 14 months.
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Hurricane Relief
"As usual, the Arthurs Vineyard family was generous and caring!! I believe we collected around 75 bath towels, 10 pillows and around 25 sheet sets. Thanks to all who donated."
Julie Curl
September 12, 2005
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| Sharks & Minnows, Part 2
AUG 21, 2005 - More than 30 kids showed up for pool games during the second Sharks & Minnows Sunday.
(L-R Front Row) Alex Alea, Will Duban, Jordan Phillips, Matt Alea, Kristen Phillips, Erin Woodruff, Amanda Phillips, Lauren Higgins, Daniel Davis, Keegan Malsky, Trevor McLeod, Carter Portwood, Drexel Neumann, Jeffrey Hamm, (back row) Kylie Alea, Devyn Pondiscio, A Friend, Dylan Boggs, Ryan Branzino, Rachel Duban, A Friend, Janelle Welborn, and Victoria Pondiscio.
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Middle schoolers enjoy
breakfast at the bus stop
AUG 10, 2005 - Moms kicked off the year on a yummy note by treating their middle schoolers to breakfast at the bus stop. Entering the eighth grade are Kylie Alea, Simone Phillips, and Devyn Pondiscio, seventh graders are Becca Leeds and Viki Shore, and Molly Dodd is in the sixth grade.
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Pool party greets
elementary schoolers
AUG 10, 2005 - Elementary schoolers and their pre-school siblings were greeted with snacks and a swim at the pool after their first day of school. Party goers included Andie Leeds, Alex & Matt Alea, Victoria & Brooke Pondiscio, Amanda, Kristen, & Jordan Phillips, Keegan Malsky, Peyton Madigan, Nikoles Scofi, Ashlyn Reynolds, and Devon & Alex Flack.
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Father-son challenge
JUNE 19, 2005 - Nothing beats spending Father's Day with your son on the volleyball court especially when your enterprising sons built it. Scot McLeod, left, with son Michael and Kevin Ouellette teamed with son Matt try out the new addition built as a gift to the neighborhood by M&M Landscaping. Michael and Matt, principals in M&M, conceived of the idea to build the court at their own expense and went to work after getting an ok from the Board. Besides staying busy with their landscaping business, the M&M boys are also fulltime students, Michael at Georgia Tech and Matt at Kennesaw State.
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<<< Matt, foreground, and Michael of M&M Landscaping spread 60 tons of sand during construction. Josh Ouellette, an M&M partner, and dad Kevin also assisted building the court.
>>> The McLeod men all pitched in. (L-R) Trevor, Michael, dad Scot, and Spencer prepare the necessary hardware for installing the net.
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To be
or not to be blonde...
Maybe it's the salt in the air, the suntan oil, or the sand in your sandals that puts crazy ideas in some heads -- and on at least one head. On a Bunco Babes beach house weekend April 22-25 hosted by Laurel McLeod at their Myrtle Beach get-away, Sara Meyers wondered how she'd look as a blonde. The Babes were more than happy to help her find out. Besides fun with radical new hair designs, the Babes report having a wonderful time walking on the beach, going out to eat, outlet shopping, and hanging out with the Shaggers (Myrtle Beach is the home of the dance, the Shag, and a yearly festivities week in its honor). Babes on the beach trip besides Sara and Laurel were Randi Brooks (driving the big SUV that got them there) and Vickie Hawkins. |
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| School's out
MAY 20, 2005 - Rain couldn't dampen the end-of-the-year Bus Stop Party for these excited elementary schoolers. They welcomed the summer under the pool pavillion with cupcakes, cookies, and chips.
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| Fresh coat
Spearheading the painting of the pool buildings, Chuck Layman, left, and Jeff Meyers have given up a couple of Saturdays applying a fresh coat. Mets Schilstra, Ed Dodd, and Kay Borden also pitched in to help. Now only the trim is left to do.
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| Diaper dexterity
MAY 1, 2005 - Tricia Woodruff, right, with her mom, learns some interesting ways to cover her expected little bundle when the Bunco Babes design and model diapers crafted of toilet paper during its baby shower for the mom-to-be. It just proves you can wear a diaper and still look stunning.
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| Tim Reynolds, Ed Dodd, Brian Woodman, Tom Davis and David Linebaugh. |
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| Danny Alea, Andrew Woodman, Dana Hawkins, Dan Kidwell, Mark Shreiner, Jim Pilgrim, Tom Brooks and Bill Wilkinson. |
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| Spring cleaning and more!
APR 16, 2005 - Invigored by perfect April weather, your neighbors turned out for serious spring cleaning and fix up. The "corp of engineers" tore out the old steps to the upper parking lot and built new ones, the terracing project continued with beautiful Zoysia sod, and the winter grim was scrubbed off pool facilities. Other neighbors contributing muscle or refreshments include Caryn & Mets Schilstra, Charlene Shipp, Sara & Jeff Meyers, Lindy, Alex, Keegan & Shannon Malsky, Lorna Phillips, Wendi Shreiner, Chuck Layman, Sheri Kidwell, Mike & Tonia Pondisco, Debbie Rankin & Deanna Reynolds.
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Wilkinson heads Hospitality Committee
FEB 17, 2005 - Social Chair Suzanne Alea announced today the addition of a hospitality committee to be chaired by Kathy Wilkinson.
"We are creating a spin-off of the Social Committee. Effective immediately, the multi-talented Kathy Wilkinson will be our new Hospitality Chairperson," Suzanne said.
The hospitality committee will be in charge of welcome baskets for newscomers, meal coordination for illnesses, babies, deaths, etc., and other hospitality assignments.
"Kathy will be our main hospitality contact so please contact her when you hear of different life events within The Vineyard. Many thanks to Kathy for taking on this very important responsibility in Arthur's Vineyard," said Suzanne.
Kathy may be reached at 770-973-2521 or Bill.Wilkinson@bellsouth.com
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| Love in The Vineyard
FEB 3, 2005 - To warm up for Valentines - look out, guys -, the ladies dusted off the old wedding albums and got together for a night of love, laughs, and memories of skinnier and bigger hair days. Lindy Malsky brought albums from both her and Alex's first marriages and Deanna Reynolds donned her veil once again . . . dum dum da-
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