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CONTENTS

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Contents

COVER STORYThe Great Ouchdoors

When joints go snap, crackle, pop! Page 13

FEATURES12: Feeding Forsyth21: The Two Sides of Jeff Cheney33: Elite Minds34: Adventure in North Georgia's Glamping35: Haw Creek Students Share their Art

LIFESTYLE22: Are we Living or Merely Existing?24: Teens Managing Money

MY HOME14: Herbs, Healthy Cooking and Hans16: The Heat is Coming!

FORSYTH FOODIE18: Marlow’s Summer of Treats19: Youth Foodie: Tasting at Flavors

MY BUSINESS20: Forsyth County: The Global Hub of the South

HEALTH & WELLNESS26: What You Should Know About Detox Diets29: Fast Food Doesn’t Have To Be Unhealthy30: Fear Not Faint Not32: Protect Your Eyes from Harmful UV Rays

FAITH39: Promises, Promises

IN EVERY ISSUE10: Forsyth County Government News11: News Around Forsyth22: Book Review: Carry On Warrior41: The Country Preacher

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The mission of My Forsyth magazine, a publication of Market Complete LLC, is to provide readers with a monthly publication with stories and information about their communities and its people. Each month, 22,000 copies of your community magazine are distributed via direct mail and throughout local businesses as part of our rack distribution. We welcome your comments, stories and advertisements. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists, and submissions are not necessarily those of the MarketComplete LLC. The Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. My Forsyth is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. ©Copyright 2014

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I have always been intrigued by the ability of folks to create—with paint, cameras, musical

instruments, words, colored pencils, organic materials and the likes. Meeting local artists has become, you could say, a quest. I’ve met an outstanding group of artists over the years, some of which have convinced me to learn my own way of artistic expression.I’d like to introduce you to the artists that have reminded me that in art, it’s your own interpretation of what you see that matters. You don’t have to copy other’s works, unless you want to do so. What you see through the lens sometimes captures the essence of someone’s true nature. Breaking glass to create stained glass mosaics is not that complicated—you just have to be careful. In art it’s a matter of letting one’s imagination move at its own speed.

Here are a few of my favorite artists:

KIm BAtESKim has been our staff photographer since 2011. He has a keen eye to see beyond the image, creating artistic renderings of life as we typically see it. From weddings, family portraits, nature and such, Kim is an artist. Patience is definitely one of his virtues, as he waits patiently for the right pieces to be in place so he can snap that perfect shot.

StEPHAnIE FoxEver doodle when you were younger? Perhaps you still do! I remember trying

to draw a cartoon of Dennis the Menace. Tried it, didn’t like it. So when I see the work of cartoonists, I am in awe. When I see Stephanie’s work – at Lenny’s Sub Shop, Ice Cream Social and other local businesses, I admire her ability to create. Her talented hands create images that transport my mind to beautiful places–whether a Charles Dickens’ Christmas home or an Easter Egg Hunt.

AdAm PEndLEtonA multi-talented artist who began his career in academia, he traded the saxophone for a camera, and has proven to be successful with both. He is also an accomplished videographer. The father of three boys manages to see what a client is looking for and transfer the thought into reality using the media chosen by his client. He is also a great listener–perhaps a way to ensure he captures the true essence of his subjects.

JAYmE tEAGUEThe owner of Artistic Adventures in Sawnee definitely has a clear path – to teach, develop and allow folks to tell their stories using clay, canvas and glass. She has gathered a number of other artists and showcases their works at her gallery, which is attached to the

studio. Pottery has been the art form I’m learning from her. Every time I make something new I am reminded of

the coffee cups and ashtrays that some of us did in school as young children.

PAtRIcIA REEvESI met the owner of Studio 121 in Canton over 15 years ago. She walked into the offices of the Woodstock City Government with one idea in mind–teach the art of painting to everyone, particularly

to men and women in nursing homes that needed a bit of freedom to express themselves. Today, her Art of Living Coalition continues to bring joy to those in nursing homes. Smiles are bountiful as is their ability to express a bit of who they are with every stroke of the brush. Her Studio 121 is a showcase of beautiful paintings that she has created over the years. Her

stained glass pieces range from simple to majestic. Her passion to help is clearly showcased in all that she paints, creates and speaks.

StEPHAnIE WILSonThe most gentle, talented teacher I’ve ever met reminds me of my favorite teacher–my kindergarten teacher. Stephanie reminds me that colors can be created with a little mixture here and there, a stroke of a brush can move you in new directions, and how you see things may not be exactly the way they are painted on your canvas–but it is your canvas. Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from High Point University. She has the tools to guide, the ability to encourage and the passion to make even a novice grab a blank canvas and create.

There are many other artists out there–musicians, writers, and the likes. I just wanted to highlight a few and thank them for teaching me their craft and allowing me to be part of their worlds, albeit for a short period of time here and there.

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Julie Brennan is the Publisher of My Forsyth magazine. She is a native of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Julie may be reached at [email protected].

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When business owners decide that they can make a difference in their communities, the

possibilities are endless.In keeping with their mission of bringing families together around the dinner table, the owners of Dream Dinners, Deana Fulbright and Leslie Price-Bennett, began looking at opportunities to help local organizations.

“While Dream Dinners often donates to various local causes, charities, and fundraising activities, we were searching for something in our Forsyth community that made sense to us and what Dream Dinners stands for,” Price-Bennett explained.

“We kept hearing about Jesse’s House, and once we explored it soon realized Jesse’s House is the perfect fit for us!”

The mission of Jesse’s House, a non-profit organization, is to provide safe and structured care in a nurturing environment to at-risk-girls ages 7 to 17 in order to adequately prepare them for life.

Along with Amber Black, Executive Director, and Shannon Kern, House Manager, they established a partnership where the girls at Jesse’s House will learn life skills, build confidence, and provide healthy meals for all the residents to enjoy. Together they developed a plan to bring in small groups of the girls beginning after the school year ends to a meal preparing session at the store. The girls will be able to thoroughly examine the Dream Dinners menu and choose which meal they would like to prepare for the entire house. Once there the girls will experience taking charge of assembling the dinners themselves by following the easy recipes with the pre-prepped ingredients at Dream Dinners. They will gain hands on experience with

“kitchen math”, various utensils and ingredients, and the satisfaction of preparing a complete meal. Later, at Jesse’s House, the girls will have the opportunity to complete the task by preparing and serving their meal by following the simple cooking instructions that come with each Dream Dinner.

“Jesse’s House may not be the “typical” family environment; but it is, at least temporarily, a safe family setting for these girls. We are excited to provide a way to show the girls how they can be part of, and successfully create in the future, a warm family dinner experience,” Fulbright added.

The Dream Dinners in Cumming has been open since 2004, offering busy Forsyth families a way to enjoy homemade dinners in a cost effective and time efficient, yet still personal way. Please be sure to like Jesse’s House and Dream Dinners on Facebook to see updates on the girls’ Dream Dinners experiences and favorite dishes!

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FoRSYtH coUntY nAmEd GEoRGIA’S HEALtHIESt… AGAIn!For the second year in a row, Forsyth County has been named the healthiest county in Georgia in the annual County Health Rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute. Nearly every county in the country is ranked on health outcomes (how healthy we are) and on health factors (how healthy we can be). For the second consecutive year, Forsyth County was ranked the healthiest in Georgia! Learn more at www.countyhealthrankings.org.

Keep the trend going by enjoying one of Forsyth County’s many parks! A hike up Sawnee Mountain Preserve, a bike ride at Haw Creek Park or a round of disc golf at Central Park are just a few of the countless ways to stay active at county parks.

GEt ActIvE! PARKS And REcREAtIon SUmmER ActIvItY GUIdE noW AvAILABLELooking for the latest information on recreational activities and camp programs available this summer? Forsyth County Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2014 Activity Guide is now available and features details on camps, athletics, fitness programs, special interest classes and more.

View the Activity Guide online at www.forsythco.com/parks.

EnJoY LAKE LAnIER tHIS SUmmER At A FoRSYtH coUntY PARKEnjoy your days of summer by visiting a Forsyth County park on the shores of Lake Lanier. From boat ramps and camping sites to fishing piers and playgrounds, Forsyth County Parks and Recreation offers wonderful amenities on Lake Lanier with activities sure to please every member of the family.

Forsyth County Parks on Lake Lanier:BB Charleston Park, 5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming: boat ramp, picnic tables and courtesy dock

BB Shady Grove Campground, 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road, Cumming: RV and tent campsites, restrooms with showers, playground, sand beach/lake swimming area, swing set, boat ramp and courtesy dock

BB Young Deer Creek Park, 7300 Heard Road, Cumming: picnic pavilion, sand beach/lake swimming

area, swing set, boat ramp and courtesy dock

For more information on Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, www.forsythco.com/parks.

SEvERE WEAtHER ALERtS – SIGn UP todAY!The weather in Georgia can change in an instant. To help remain informed of the changes in local weather, the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency encourages residents to sign up for weather alert notifications, for use in concert with the county’s outdoor severe weather sirens and a NOAA weather radio.

Forsyth County residents can sign up to receive these time-sensitive weather alerts for severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings and tornado warnings. Citizens can elect to be notified when alerts are issued via telephone calls, emails or text messages. There is no cost for citizens to sign up to receive these weather alerts, but phone usage or text charges may apply.

To sign up for the alerts, visit the Forsyth County Web site at www.forsythco.com and look for the ‘Weather Alerts’ icon on the home page. You will be directed to a secure sign-up page hosted by Twenty First Century Communications. The information provided during the registration process determines the geographical region of the county for which you will receive alerts.

For more information, visit the Emergency Management Agency page at www.forsythco.com.

tUnE In to YoUR coUntY GovERnmEntDid you know that meetings of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals are broadcast live on TV Forsyth, Comcast channel 23, and are also streamed live online at www.forsythco.com? Even if you are unable to attend county meetings in person, TV Forsyth helps you stay connected with Forsyth County government. Also tune in to TV Forsyth for these rebroadcasts:

BB Board of Commissioners meeting rebroadcastBB Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at noonBB Planning Commission meeting rebroadcastBB Friday at noon and Sunday at 5 p.m.BB Zoning Board of Appeals meeting rebroadcastBB Monday at noon and Saturday at 5 p.m.

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PEAcH cLInIc IS noW oPEnThe primary care practice of Dr. Amita Ghia is now open. Peach Clinic is located at 2320 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 105 in Cumming. “We treat patients for sick visits and wellness exams, minor injuries and emergencies,” explained Dr. Ghia, a family medicine physician.

Joining Dr. Ghia is Dr. Dhaval Shah, an Internal Medicine physician. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. For more information visit peachclinic.com or call 770.203.1000.

IndEPEndEncE dAY concERt ScHEdULEd FoR JUnE 29Forsyth County Senior Services is celebrating Independence Day by hosting the second annual patriotic concert for all ages. The Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band will perform at the Sexton Hall Enrichment Center from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

“We are looking forward to hosting our second annual patriotic concert for the community,” Senior Services Director Judy Theilman said. “This is our fourth concert in our 2014 concert series and we are anticipating another great turnout.”

Refreshments will be included in the concert admission price. The cost is $5 in advance and $8 at the door.

Sexton Hall Enrichment Center is located at 2115 Chloe Road. For more information, call 770.781.2178.

noRtHSIdE HoSPItAL FoRSYtH FREE SKIn cAncER ScREEnInG JULY 23Did you know that skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), nearly 2,000 cases of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in Georgia this year. As with other cancers, early detection is important.

A free screening hosted by the Northside Hospital-Forsyth Cancer Center takes place on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. Appointments are required. Call 404-845-5555 and press “0.” Register early, as spaces will fill quickly. The screenings will be held at 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 140, Cumming, GA 30041

Free parking is available. Qualified Spanish interpreters available free of charge, by request. Recommended Screening Attire: Shorts and T-Shirt.

LoL! LEnnY’S on LAnIER IS oPEn At BALd RIdGE mARInAThere’s no need to laugh out loud! Bruce and Donna Longmore, owners of Lenny’s Cumming and Alpharetta recently celebrated the opening of Lenny’s On Lanier. This is the first franchise restaurant on the lake.

“For a while we’ve heard from our customers that they would love to see a Lenny’s closer to Lanier. When we decided to open a third location, it was an easy decision to open it at Bald Ridge Marina,” explained Bruce.

Lenny’s On Lanier is located at 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road and is open Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check out their Facebook page for updates and specials.

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It’s unlikely you would expect there are people hungry in Forsyth

County. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, there are over 46,000 people in Union, Lumpkin, Dawson, Forsyth and Hall Counties who are food insecure, meaning that they don’t always know where their next meal will come from. It is estimated that 50% of those are children. It is also estimated that approximately 10% are our senior citizens. The USDA defines food insecurity as the lack of access to adequate food resulting from the lack of financial resources.

Another way to describe the need is to take a look at the statistics published by the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, an affiliate of the Atlanta Community Food Bank that partners with nonprofit agencies serving the hungry in the aforementioned 5 counties. GMFB distributed 2.7 million pounds of food last year to food pantries, emergency shelters, soup kitchens and community nonprofits who in turn feed individuals and families. It also distributed more than 385,000 pounds of food through its own feeding programs. The GMFB is the second fastest growing food bank of its size in the nation today. Approximately 666,000 pounds of food or 521,000 meals reached Forsyth County residents because of the GMFB. In Forsyth County we have 8,435 students eligible for free or reduced lunch, or almost 21% of the students in Forsyth County public schools. In 5 schools, over 40% of the school population is eligible and in one school 59% of the student population is eligible for free or reduced lunch.

We are fortunate to have a variety of sources for food in Forsyth County. We have approximately 35 food pantries and distribution sites as well as prepared meal distribution programs and summer feeding programs. Fourteen of those organizations are partner agencies of the GMFB, which enable them to easily order food from the 22,000 square foot logistics and distribution facility in Gainesville, Ga. The new Boomershine

Family Logistics Center has dry warehouse space, cold storage, salvage area and community garden.

United Way of Forsyth County is proud to support many agencies whose mission is to address the basic needs of our residents. Please refer to United Way’s website at unitedwayforsyth.com for a listing of food pantries.

Non-perishable food items were collected on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 for the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive. Last year, 19 tons of food was collected over the two days and distributed to 11 different food pantries or programs in the county. We can all do our part!

You may visit, volunteer or arrange for a tour of the Georgia Mountain Food Bank by calling 770.534.4111 or visit gamountainfoodbank.org.

Our mission: To improve lives in our community by mobilizing the caring power and spirit of our citizens.

United Way of Forsyth County P.O. Box 1350 Cumming, GA 30028 770.781.4110 • unitedwayforsyth.com

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Ruth Goode is the Executive Director of United Way Forsyth. She may be reached at 770.781.4110 or [email protected].

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The season of sun and fun is upon us–a time to enjoy hikes,

walks, and everything that sunny weather offers us. At some point we come to the realization that we can no longer do what we used to in our younger days. Our joints start making some interesting sounds that sometimes might even concern us. It’s about growing older. Just because we start our very own form of “snap, crackle, and pop” we shouldn’t stop enjoying what nature has to offer this beautiful time of year – we just have to be a bit careful.

After a few months of enjoying Zumba classes three times a week, my left knee started to make some interesting sounds. I decided it was time to have it checked. I visited the office of Dr. David Covall, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons, in either a non-surgical or surgical manner, resorting to surgery when all other treatment methods have been exhausted or ruled out.

Our conversation was very educational. I learned techniques and options that I needed to make a part of my regular exercise routine.

We chatted about the way in which we move our whole body from one point to another. Most often, this is done by walking, although we may also run, skip, and hop.

“Gait analysis is a method used to assess the way we walk or run to highlight biomechanical abnormalities,” Dr. Covall explained.

Gait analysis usually involves walking or running on a treadmill. In some cases Dr. Covall will simply observe the way

that you move, looking in particular at your feet, ankles, knees and hips. At Dr. Covall’s office, a brand new way of evaluating gait by using new computer navigation technology has been started. It is the same technology that is used in the operating room to help assist in total joint replacements. While walking on a treadmill, this new technology will analyze what is happening to your knees specifically as you walk. Also, Dr. Covall will also understand what is happening to the rest of your joints. It is so new that there are only a handful of these machines being used in the world, but as gait markers for osteoarthritis, cartilage and ligament tears become more understood, this technology will allow the doctors to do more for us than even MRIs, since it can help diagnose but also suggest the right exercises to make us better without surgery.

“The more I understand my patients, the easier it is to empower them to take care of themselves and be active participants in their health care decisions,” Dr. Covall asserted. “Things happen as we get older and I am always on the lookout for better ways to help my patients deal with what is taking place in their joints. Together we come up with the best plan

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to deal with the condition in hand.”

In my case, my left knee has started to develop arthritis. So Dr. Covall went into teacher mode, explaining the things I should expect and what I needed to do to take care of my knee. He provided me with a set of daily exercises that would help with improving my joint health and my daily life.

“Some folks believe that once their joints begin acting up surgery is the only way to treat them,” Dr. Covall explained.

“While this may be the case for some, it is not necessarily the first option, depending on the case.”

Dr. Covall recalls a patient who postponed his surgery for five years, making the necessary adjustments to his lifestyle under Dr. Covall’s watchful eye and care. Together they focused on the way to better joint care that was good for the patient.

After five years, it was time for the patient’s surgery, which he happily underwent and is happy with the results.

“We focus on the patient as a whole–not just their joints. We evaluate their nutrition, their lifestyle and intervene as needed without immediately focusing on surgery (unless it is the course of action necessary),” added Dr. Covall.

“Our program offers our patients a seamless transition from focused non-invasive care for simple situations to sophisticated operative care for complex situations,” Dr. Covall stated.

What made my visit quite refreshing was the time I spent learning from Dr. Covall. I felt empowered to take action towards taking care of my aching knee while also being equipped with information and ideas to take control of the care of my joints. Continued seeking Dr. Covall’s expertise and care for my joints are definitely in my future.

Dr. Covall is also trained to diagnose a range of musculoskeletal conditions, such as fractures or sprains and Sports Medicine.

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Typically I write about plants, gardens and how to best use

foliage for your gardening and viewing pleasure. This time I want to share a story. A story of someone who has taught me to persevere, enjoy life to its fullest, and take pleasure in nature’s treats.Allow me share a little bit about my dear friend Hans Rueffert.

Hans’ family purchased the Woodbridge Inn restaurant located in Blue Ridge, in 1976 when he was four years old. The Inn, originally called the Lenning Hotel, was build in the mid-1800’s and had once been a popular vacation spot for Floridians wanting to escape the summer heat.

Hans and his sister Sonja were, according to Hans, restaurant children.

“Living twelve and a half steps above one of North Georgia’s landmark restaurants ensured that our lives would never be boring. It was frustrating and exhausting and exciting and ridiculously stressful all at the same time. If we needed help with our Math homework, we’d take the books to the kitchen and ask Dad questions between pickups. If we wanted a snack we’d go downstairs and order off the menu. And if the restaurant got slammed, we’d run down the stairs to work. I’ve washed dishes and shucked oysters in my pajamas more times than I care to admit,” Hans recalled.

Over the years Hans’ passion for food has made him popular – TV shows, a book and much more. His friendship has been a treat for me. He shares his passion for freshness and cooking with homegrown herbs. Every time we grow herbs at Ladyslipper, I think of my friend.

Hans is also a cancer survivor.

“In July of 2005, just two weeks after taping the finale for the Next Food Network Star, I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The irony that a chef would contract stomach cancer was not lost on me or my physicians. The cancer was diagnosed as stage three and I ended up having half of my stomach and half of my esophagus removed,” Hans stated.

Though cancer-free today, he continues to undergo biopsies, blood work checks, CT Scans, and doctor consults...” a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things,” he often tells me.

I am fortunate to call Hans a friend. At Ladyslipper Nursery, we are lucky to share his knowledge with our guests, as Hans hosts one of our regular Saturday morning sessions. He shares stories, recipes and a bit of himself with everyone who joins us. By the time class is over, there seems to be a spark in all who attend.

Every time I grow herbs at our nursery, I think of the continued growth in Hans’ zest for life and his ability to encourage others to the same. And that’s a treat!

Check out Hans’ cookbook and spices, available for sale on his Web site: hanscooks.com/store-hans.html

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Casey Norris may be reached at Ladyslipper Rare Plant Nursery at 770.345.2998.

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Looking for your dream home? Give me a call. Let’s see what we can find!

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Those hot days we dread are just around the corner and will be here before

you know it. One of the ways we can beat the heat and help with those power bills is to pay a little attention to the air conditioning equipment in your home.Now is a good time to change the filter in your air conditioning unit and do a little preventative maintenance. It is never a bad idea to have a professional take a look at your air conditioning unit, to have experienced eyes and ears on site; but there are some things the homeowner can do as well.

Be careful with filter choices. Some of the filters at the big box stores are overpriced and overrated. Some filters are also too restrictive to air flow depending on the

system. The middle of the road filter is generally the best choice and can be purchased for around $8 for the 3-pack at one of the big box stores.

Washing the outside of the coils is often neglected for years and is a good way to lower energy consumption and reduce wear and tear on the compressor. There is usually no chemical needed unless they are extremely dirty; just turn off the power to the unit and wash with a garden hose and nozzle. Take care if you have high water pressure not to flatten the aluminum fins on the coil (this is hard to do with typical home water pressure).

Checking and sealing air leaks around the furnace or air handler is another way to save energy. Power companies sometimes give incentives for getting ducts professionally sealed and a system tune-up performed.

Last but not least, if your equipment is in the attic taking measures to reduce

the attic temperature is very important. Temperatures in an attic can reach 140 degrees and reducing that by 15-20 degrees during the heat of the day makes a difference on how much heat is absorbed through the ducts and the ceiling. The most effective way to reduce the temperature is to exchange the hot air in the attic with the outside air which may only be 90 degrees. This is most effectively done with powered ventilation units or the turbine vents that spin. The

"turtleback" vents or ridge vents just don't move enough volume of air.

Just a short amount of time taking care of your home’s air conditioning unit now can make your summer a lot more enjoyable, and cooler!

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People have exchanged goods and services for centuries through a simplistic barter system. Today, barter plays an important role in the payments industry with businesses incorporating it into their system along with cash, credit, virtual payments, and loyalty cards. "Alternative currencies are trending for business," explains Ric Zampatti, The Barter Company CEO.

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Every year, The Mad Hatter trades approximately $100,000 in services and receives about the same amount in exchange. "I've received office furniture, carpeting, painting, printing, advertising, and travel services through The Barter Company. If I hadn't traded my company's services for those things I would have had to pay for those out-of-pocket," said Sparks. "I highly recommend The Barter Company. I tried another barter service once and left. They just didn't have the range of services or customer attention that I needed for The Mad Hatter."

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A staple in the Forsyth County restaurant scene,

Marlow’s Tavern is the go-to place for many foodies. The restaurant features a wide range of treats, highlighted by their seasonal menus.

A recent visit was a treat to the palate, as we enjoyed a preview of the Summer Menu, featuring seasonal vegetables and unique combinations, paired with refreshing adult beverages.

The Rumchata Tres Leches with aged balsamic strawberries and cream was refreshing, tasty and pleasant. Yes, we started with dessert first!

Salads and entrees included Ahi Tuna Nicoise, a mixture of field greens, Kalamata olives, fingerling potatoes, jumbo asparagus, chopped egg and house made lemonette (a Dijon mustard and canola oil mix). The Crispy Chicken Stack was a perfect blend of tastes, including grilled chicken, sugar snap peas, shitake mushrooms, grape tomato orzo and fresh herbs, with caramelized Dijon onion jus.

The adult beverages were nice also. The Chamberry Spritz was my favorite.

For a light, tasty, fun and filling summertime culinary treat, Marlow’s certainly has a few items to offer. Enjoy the possibilities!

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Did you go to Flavors of Forsyth this past May? I did, and it was so good! There were so many varieties of food so I decided to try a few. Each restaurant had a tent and they offered a sampling of some of their favorite foods.

First, I tried Wildflower Eatery, which is my all time favorite restaurant (no offense). I tried their grilled pimento cheese and a brownie bite. The cheese and the bread went together like PB and J. The cheese just melts in your mouth and the bread was soft but a little bit crispy. The brownie bite was chocolaty and gooey.

At Chef Kern’s, I had the jambalaya, which is a great and delicious combination of sausage, rice, tomatoes, and other things. Anyway, it was a little

spicy, well-blended and creamy, too. There are a few unique things about Chef Kern’s – they cook the food and freeze it, then you can come in to their store and buy some to take home and heat up it for dinner.

Have you heard what’s up at South Forsyth High School? Well, they have a high school chef’s program, South Forsyth Culinary Arts, and they made chocolate truffles at the event. They were so good, creamy, and decadent. The chocolate itself took me to heaven. You were able also get different toppings on the truffles – I got the pecans.

Next, I was off to Jim ‘n Nicks Barbeque. Their corn and pulled pork were perfection. I asked what they recommend for kids, and they said ribs

and mac and cheese. Try that for me if you go there.

I tried a bite of my mom’s fried shrimp appetizer from Rio Balsa’s – it was crispy with a sweet (not too sweet) and spicy sauce. It was really good!

I saved the best for last. I had flan from RC’s Golden Flan. You can only get it at a farmers’ market, like Brookwood. I think the price is around $8.00 for a big serving. It is worth the price – very luscious, sweet, and just perfect.

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It is a rainy afternoon in Tokyo, Japan. In a bustling McDonald’s restaurant in the Shibuya shopping district a student orders one of Japan’s most popular burgers–the Teriyaki Mac.

Simultaneously in London’s Heathrow Airport a young woman washes her hands in the restroom of Terminal 5–the largest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom.

Although the lives of both the burger-craving student and the young woman in the airport are seemingly unconnected, they are actually linked through an intricate web of global commerce. Unbeknownst to either of them, each sausage patty that is used in every Terriyaki Mac burger in Japan and each faucet in Terminal 5 of London’s Heathrow Airport was manufactured by companies who reside in one of America’s fastest growing hubs for global commerce–Forsyth County, Georgia.

According to Select USA, the economic development arm of the US Department of Commerce, the United States remains one of the premier locations for new business investment. In their 2013 report entitled Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Select USA and the President’s Council of Economic Advisers maintain that the United States has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2006, with inflows totaling $1.5 trillion.

Forsyth County, Georgia has played a key role in attracting international investment to the southeast region of the United States. Home to over 60 international businesses, Forsyth County is ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 7th Fastest Growing Community in America. Forbes Magazine has also designated the community as the 13th Wealthiest community in the nation.

The majority of Forsyth County’s international firms are from various regions of Germany. Many of the companies are affiliated with the manufacturing and technology industries– including such global giants as Siemens and Dieffenbacher.

“Forsyth County offers everything we need” stated James Suh, President of the Italian gear manufacturing company Motovario Group USA. “The community supports business and industries in all aspects of growth from helping us obtain tax incentives to securing a perfect site for us as we conduct


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In the halls of south Forsyth High school most students see Mr. Cheney only as their principal. little do the students realize he has an

interesting hobby he loves to talk about. recently I had the opportunity to flip to the side B of Mr. Cheney and see what he is really passionate about (besides south Forsyth, of course).Six years ago at a yard sale something caught Cheney’s eye. It was a vintage LP (Long Playing) vinyl record album called

“Who’s Next” by The Who. This single LP record started a collection which has grown to over 500 record albums, replacing his impressive CD collection of over 2,000 CDs.

He became a vinyl convert due to the “sense of warmth” after the needle dropped for the first time. “Listening to vinyl makes me feel much more in touch with the music, while digital music sounds cold and depressing to me now,” said Cheney. After realizing he wanted to collect vinyl LP’s he sold off his

CD collection. He began acquiring records from flea markets and thrift stores, purchasing as many as fifty at a time.

Now with six years

of experience under his belt in the vinyl world, Cheney’s strategic screening process has become much more sophisticated. Instead of buying in bulk he has started to enjoy the hunt for “gem vinyls.”

Today he has gravitated towards certain records. He has developed a keen eye for spotting valuable

records which are underpriced. A LP can have an increased value depending on when and where it

was recorded. Older artists usually released multiple copies of an album, some better than others.

Cheney once bought early Sun Recording records of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and early Led Zepplin

for only $1 each, and ended up selling them for $50 each. His favorite album he owns is the Rolling Stones’ “Beggar’s Banquet.” His is the original pressing and has a different sleeve jacket than the newer copies. He doesn’t just listen to classic rock. Cheney’s music taste is very broad including artists like Radiohead, Wilko, and John Coletrane.

Not satisfied with just collecting records Cheney refurbishes his own stereo equipment. He has had dozens of different stereo setups in his dedicated music room, most of which he has redone or fixed up himself.

“I’m looking for synergy and I have to constantly buy new components in order to achieve it.” At one point he even had a custom amp made in Germany with his name on it.

Cheney has converted many of his friends to vinyl and urges everyone to try it. “Vinyl has made a comeback,” he says,

“Even new artists are making them.”

Cheney offered a little advice to the people looking to start, “Vintage turntables sound better than the newer ones. Don’t go too expensive for your first one. Try finding one for around $75-$125.”

Next time you see Principal Cheney in the halls of South Forsyth High School or around town, be sure to ask him about the newest edition to his collection.

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ARE WE LIvInG oR mERELY ExIStInG?Where are you in your life? There’s a quote I heard that asked “are you living or merely existing?” It’s sad to say but many of us just exist. Why is that? We get caught up in the daily grind i.e. the rate race, huh? Is that really how you want to live? I’m sure the answer is “NO”. I mean come on, wouldn’t we all love to live like Richard Branson, the CEO of Virgin Airlines, who is out there sky diving, going on safari, etc. Or maybe like Oprah, doing amazing things like opening the leadership academy in Africa, funding thousands of young people’s college education, presenting at the Oscar’s, etc. Ok so those examples may seem really out there but there is a lot us “average Joe’s” can do to be more purposeful and fulfilled in our lives too.

Many times, when people get really motivated to do cool stuff and fulfill their dreams is when something tragic happens.

I don’t know about you but I would rather be purposeful and intentional while times are good and not wait for crisis.

About eighteen months ago I asked myself this very question. Call it mid-life crisis, seeking my purpose, whatever you want but for me I felt this uneasiness. Don’t get me wrong to anyone looking in, I had it all. A wonderful job making a lucrative income, loving husband, happy healthy children and the list goes on. Nothing to complain about but inside me there was this “nudge” and it had been there for a while. The “man upstairs” had different plans for me.

I left my corporate job, went on a mission trip, started speaking, published a book, became a certified life coach, a professional member of the National Speaker’s Association and the list goes on. Just recently all my gifts and passions

have collided into my dream opportunity working with The John Maxwell Company as a Regional Director for leadership development. Wow! Life is great! But it would have never happened if I didn’t get off the mouse wheel.

So WHAt ABoUt YoU?I’d love to give you my entire “scoop” but to make a long story short it is about getting intentional.

Start with these steps:

BB Ask, what would my life look like if there were no limitations? What are my gifts, what comes easy to me?

Glennon Doyle Melton is a very popular blogger who inspires readers with her uniquely honest voice. I discovered her about a year ago after I launched my

own blog. As with anyone who is new to the creatively diverse community of blogging, I found myself on her site, Mommastery.com. Everyone who I networked with insisted that I check her out, because she’s a bogging rock star.

Her book, Carry On Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed, is a fabulous compilation of her most popular posts and new material. Resilience is a central theme of most of her essays, because Glennon is a warrior who has battled back from addiction and bulimia. She has no secrets and is very open about her colorful past. Her raw honesty about her faults and the mistakes she’s made will disarm anyone who may judge some of her choices. The truth is, no one could be harder on the author than she is on herself.

My favorite essays address the struggles she’s had finding her footing as a mother. Her stories and musings are so relatable that I could see myself and my friends on the pages. I love that Glennon refuses to buy in to the notion of being the perfect mother, the perfect woman. She knows that’s an impossible illusion and urges women to put down their weapons and stop competing with each other.

One of my favorite chapters in the book, “Day One,” is a letter she wrote to a friend on her first sober morning. I’ve had personal experiences with people who suffer from alcoholism, but I never truly

understood the struggle. The essay’s heartbreaking description of what an addict goes through to stay sober was a revelation. It takes incredible courage to be so open about such personal matters.

Glennon’s writing is poignant and charming –it takes the pressure off of the reader. The heavy parts of the author’s story are nicely balanced with the funny and charming aspects of her personality. The desperate attempts to avoid housework are hilarious (and got my wheels turning).

The author writes a great deal about being a Christian, but she doesn’t preach to the reader. I also found it very interesting to learn that she’s very liberal in her beliefs. Although she acknowledges that life can be brutal, Glennon’s committed to living it beautifully out loud. We all make mistakes. No one is perfect. And we’re all entitled to forgiveness.

Love always wins, so carry on warriors.

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Can you remember what it was like when you picked up your first job? It was a grocery store for me, but for you it may have been in a retail setting, maybe a fast food restaurant, or something similar. Were you like me and thought you had made it to the top? Likely you did.

I lived to put gas in the car, food in my belly, and occasionally some entertainment.

Teenagers today have the same desires you and I had, but the costs are likely more expensive. There is no better time

to teach them how to purposefully manage their money and the best way is with a job!

Help your child to establish a monthly spending plan showing their expected income and then layout how they plan to spend every dollar. Getting in this monthly practice now will help establish them financially for

the rest of their lives. It is a simple process that, when followed, will reap long-term financial success.

First, your teen needs to set aside money to give. Giving at church, giving to a charity, giving to someone in need—teens need to learn at this age to give. Giving will help them appreciate what they earn and what they possess.

Second, your teen needs to pay themselves. They should be putting money in a savings account that is paying them some interest. Teens can begin to put money away for future big purchases like a car, a computer, a vacation, or maybe an emergency need.

The final piece in the area of saving would be to begin to invest. A Roth IRA is a great place your teen can “park” some cash and watch it grow over the next 30 to 40 years...tax free. Most teenagers have no idea what is meant by the time value of money and compound interest. Show them how putting away $2,000 a year of earned income each year for eight years, invested in funds returning 12% on average, would amount to over one million dollars in forty years—if left alone—all from a $16,000 total investment. What could they have “if”?

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Detox diets seem to be everywhere these days. “The

Clean Detox,” “The Master Cleanse” and “The Lemonade Diet” are just a few examples of extreme diets made popular by celebrities. According to these starlets, these diets do more than just make them look red carpet ready; they eliminate toxins, increase energy levels and promote longevity. Still, dieters should be wary of the benefits of such restrictive regimens, and for good reason.Detox diets usually involve some sort of restricted food intake or period of food

deprivation (fasting) and sometimes rely on liquid nutrition from fruits and vegetables ( juicing). Many also involve

“cleansing” products such as herbal laxatives and diuretics. Advocates claim that these practices can aid in weight loss, decrease bloating and improve focus. Others even go as so far as to suggest that detox diets can cure or prevent diseases such as cancer. However, there is no evidence of any health benefit to this type of extreme way of eating.

Above all, detox diets are supposed to rid the body of unwanted toxins. However, your body is already perfectly equipped to detoxify itself from everyday environmental toxins. In fact, plans that involve extreme calorie (especially carbohydrate) restriction may actually do the opposite and cause an increased production of ketones in the body. Ketones are toxic by-products that are produced when your body breaks down fat and muscle for energy because it is not getting enough carbohydrates.

Bottom line, any diet that restricts calories will cause you to lose weight. However, any diet that severely limits certain food groups puts you at risk for protein, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances

also are a possibility, which can be very dangerous and even potentially life-threatening. It may sound cliché, but if you truly want to “detox,” the best approach is to eat clean.

BB Eat more fruits, veggies and whole grains.

BB Drink plenty of water, without going to extreme measures.

BB Limit your intake of red meat, processed foods, sugar and alcohol.

BB Stop smoking.BB Don’t skip meals.BB Get enough sleep.

These simple and moderate changes will leave you feeling more healthy and energized for long term health and wellness.

If you still want to try a detox diet, consult with your physician first. Certain groups of people should never practice a detox diet. These include children of all ages, pregnant women and individuals with diabetes.

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One of the most common reasons to be seen in

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Electrical causes for fainting include both a slow heart rate for which a pacemaker may be needed, and a fast heart rate for which drugs, a defibrillator or a burning procedure called an ablation may be required. Monitoring the heart externally (24 hrs-2 weeks) or internally with an implantable device (3 years) will often capture the arrhythmia.

Valvular causes for fainting occur if a heart valve is too tight and cannot open sufficiently for blood to flow to the head. This is usually identified by a murmur on examination and further confirmed by an ultrasound of the heart called an echocardiogram. Treatment is usually surgical.

Low blood pressure as a cause can be identified by checking the blood pressure and heart rate while lying down and then again after getting up to a standing position suddenly. Wearing compression stockings or adjusting medications that lower heart rate or blood pressure often resolve this form of fainting.

The final form of fainting is also the most common and it is called a vasovagal attack or neurocardiogenic syncope. This occurs more often in young individuals. Over excitement, fear, sight of blood, excessive heat, nausea, coughing or sometime even voiding can be triggers. Dehydration will aggravate the situation. Usually there are warning

signs – feeling sweaty, flushed and weak while looking pale and unfocussed. Sitting down is essential, a cool cloth, fresh air and fluids will all help abort the episode. If one does faint, they usually awaken promptly with minimal confusion.

The mechanism for this type of fainting involves reflexes between the heart and brain. When one of the above triggers makes the heart rate go up, it in turn makes the walls of the heart touch each other. Through special nerves called mechanoreceptors the heart sends a message to the brain which then responds back with vagal nerve impulses that suddenly slows down the heart rate and drop blood pressure. This abrupt change causes the body to faint. This reflex can be reproduced by a test called a tilt table. Avoiding the triggers and improving daily hydration are the keys to prevention. Occasionally anti anxiety meds or beta blockers can be used but relaxation exercises are safer alternative. In rare circumstances when this type of fainting leads to injury a pacemaker is required. I hope that this knowledge can reduce fear which in turn can reduce faints!

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Everywhere you look there are fast food restaurants. It seems that everyone is short on time these days, especially when it comes to preparing our own meals. Fast food restaurants have made it very convenient to buy food rather than make it ourselves. Fast food is often high in calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol. However, if we knew how to save time on preparing our own food, would we choose to do that instead of buy fast food?

Just because you are short on time doesn’t mean your health should suffer. There are many strategies you can use to prepare your own food fast. First, it’s important to have a well-stocked kitchen. Try to always have the following items on hand: tortillas, pitas, yogurt, cereal, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, cheese and a well-stocked spice rack. Secondly, get organized. Think about what meals will be prepared for that week. Try to use

ingredients that can be used in several different recipes. Thirdly, try to combine meals that are served hot and cold. For example, broiled chicken can be eaten for dinner, while a chicken salad sandwich (using the same broiled chicken) can be served cold for lunch the next day. Additionally, choose cooking methods wisely. As chicken is baking in the oven, sauté vegetables, and/or use rice cooker for brown rice. This way all components of the meal will be ready at the same time. Finally, cook in batches. Extra food can be frozen or reheated the next day.

Unfortunately, sometimes we can still end up in a situation where homemade food may not be available, for instance, when we travel. Luckily, modern technology has allowed us to gather information quickly and seamlessly. Many fast food restaurants’ nutrition information is available online. Additionally, there are several phone applications that display

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ELItE mIndSIf you have been struggling to reach new professional, personal, or athletic and fitness goals, your thoughts and beliefs may be hindering your performance. Most people aren’t prevented from reaching their full potential because of their body, training, or physical talent; rather, it is their mind that is the deterrent.

In his new book Elite Minds, performance psychologist Dr. Stan Beecham addresses the fundamental issues that affect our ability to excel and provides

insight into what we can do in order to overcome these

obstacles. With over twenty years of experience working with businesses and collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes, Dr. Beecham provides valuable knowledge into the process of developing a world-class mind in both business and sport, where the principles of performance are the same, despite the dif ferences in the activity.

If you are looking for shortcuts to success and happiness, you will not find them in Elite Minds. Unique from typical self-help, “recipe for success” books, the pages don’t offer twenty-five tricks to being successful every day of your life and never feeling bad about yourself again. Instead, Dr. Beecham challenges his readers; he pushes them to be honest with themselves, and emancipates them from the belief that they need somebody else to find solutions to their problems. The journey to self-fulfillment begins and ends with the reader.

It does not matter what your profession is, the mindset that defines what you believe about your potential, what you believe is possible and impossible, is determined by you. Dr. Beecham motivates readers to look inwards and question the preconceived truths they hold about their own capabilities. If you have a true desire to make long-term changes in the way that you think, behave, and perform, Elite Minds is the push you need.

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Once car tires hit the dirt road and cell service roams, it’s tough for some to feel liberation instead of hesitation. However, north

Georgia Canopy Tours (nGCT) is only one-hour north of downtown atlanta and has recently updated their campgrounds with quality improvements to enhance the “glamping” experience and provide even more comfort and southern hospitality than before. The hybrid word, glamping, derives from the words ‘glamorous and camping.’Not long ago, the property located in Lula, Ga. was home to only a trailer and some nomadic cows. But now, the 66-acre land boasts activities ranging from 12 forested zip line tours to a full disc golf course. For those considering an overnight excursion, seven teepee glampsites and 15 rustic campsites are available.

“It’s hard to enjoy the outdoors and keep up with a busy family life,” Leah Watkins, co-owner of NGCT said. “After working a long week, many people don't have the patience to pitch their own tent, but still want to enjoy the outdoors. Glamping provides that opportunity.”

Brett Grizzle, assistant manager at NGCT, said the teepees were updated with new canvas lining. Additionally, all seven campsites were placed “on elevated, wooden platforms, which keeps it a lot cleaner inside and gives it a nicer feel and look.”

The campgrounds come equipped with a fire pit, charcoal grill and separate men’s and women’s bathhouses.

After discovering a collection of arrowheads found on the property, Watkins did some research.

“The Cherokee occupied the area, and with research we divided them accordingly based on their symbols and had the outer canvas painted with traditional designs,” Watkins said.

The teepees are named after Cherokee clans: Wind, Buffalo, Bear and Wolf. They also come equipped with air conditioning to combat Georgia’s notoriously warm summer nights and electrical outlets for those who suffer from phone separation anxiety.

Grizzle said reservation bookings have been rising since the structure improvement and in contrast to last spring, Watkins has noted a “45 percent increase in reservations.”

On April 11, a group seeking an adventurous spring break retreat from Madison, N. Carolina and Athens, Ga. traveled to NGCT.

“I was just looking for a weekend getaway with my son,” Tina Millican said. Tina, her son Konrad Schmidt and another mother-son duo, Cindy Halford and Riley Key, stayed two nights in the Dream Catcher teepee.

Surprisingly, Cindy and Tina admitted that they aren’t “big campers” and “haven’t been camping in years,” but the two were very satisfied with the outcome.

On Saturday morning, the camping experience was elevated; literally, to bold extremes when the group flew from treetop to treetop on the Sky Bridge zip line tour.

“They’ve got a great staff here. They just made it so enjoyable with lots of enthusiasm, detailed descriptions and high energy,” Millican said.

North Georgia Canopy Tours is open year-round and special deals are frequently offered. For more information about NGCT or to book reservations, visit northgeorgiacanopytours.com or call 770.869.7272.

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Natalie Fressell is a journalism major and film minor at Georgia State University. After her Summer 2014 graduation, she plans to become a freelance writer and travel the world in an effort to share the untold stories of others. She may be reached at [email protected].

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HAW cREEK StUdEntS SHARE tHEIR ARt

As part of the Celebrating Summertime Art Competition, students at Haw Creek Elementary

put their artistic abilities to the test and depicted scenes that reminded them of summertime. The students’ art was displayed at the Northside Hospital Forsyth lobby area.

“The drawings are great,” stated April Wylie, art teacher at Haw Creek. “We were very excited when Northside Forsyth allowed us to display the artwork in their lobby.” Wylie also noted the extraordinary parental support she received when this contest was presented to the students.

Blue ribbons were presented to the top drawings for each grade level. The children’s art work will be displayed at the hospital’s 2-Central, a 20 bed unit designed to care for elderly patients. The unit is part of the hospital’s NICHE program.

“NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) is the leading nurse driven program designed to help hospitals improve the care of older adults,” explained Carolyn Booker, director of patient care services at Northside Hospital Forsyth. The vision of NICHE is for all patients 65-and-over to be given sensitive and exemplary care. The mission of NICHE is to provide principles and tools to stimulate a change in the culture of healthcare facilities to achieve patient-centered care for older adults.

“This artwork will definitely brighten our hallways and make folks stop and hopefully remember the joy of summertime and bring back memories of their childhood,” Booker added.

Over 121 entries were submitted. Blue ribbons were awarded to:

Giovanna Vogt – Kindergarten

Kyle Coz – 1st grade

Maggie McRae – 2nd grade

Benjamin Clark – 3rd grade

Lauren Beiring – 4th grade

Paige Sobczak – 5th grade

Congratulations to all who participated in the 2014 Celebrating Summertime Art Competition!

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSBig Creek Elementary1994 Peachtree Parkway, 770.887.4584 Principal: Sherri Black [email protected]

Brookwood Elementary2980 Vaughan Drive, 678.965.5060 Principal: Kathie Braswell [email protected],ga.us

Chattahoochee Elementary2800 Holtzclaw Road, 770.781.2240 Principal: Barbara Vella [email protected]

Chestatee Elementary6945 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, 770.887.2341 Principal: Polly Tennies [email protected]

Coal Mountain Elementary3455 Coal Mountain Drive, 770.887.7705 Principal: Debbie Smith [email protected]

Cumming Elementary540 Dahlonega Street, 770.887.7749 Principal: Pam Pajerski [email protected]

Daves Creek Elementary3740 Melody Mizer Lane, 770.888.1223 Principal: Eric Ashton [email protected]

Haw Creek Elementary2555 Echols Road, 678.965.5070 Principal: Dr. Amy Coker [email protected]

Johns Creek Elementary6205 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, 678.965.5041 Principal: Alyssa Degliumberto [email protected]

Kelly Mill Elementary 1180 Chamblee Gap Road 678.965.4953 Principal: Mr. Ron McAllister [email protected]

Mashburn Elementary 3777 Samples Road, 770.889.1630 Principal: Tracey Smith [email protected]

Matt Elementary7455 Wallace Tatum Road,

678.455.4500 Principal: Charley Stalder [email protected]

Midway Elementary4805 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, 770.475.6670 Principal: Todd Smith [email protected]

Sawnee Elementary1616 Canton Highway, 770.887.6161 Principal: Dr. Eileen Nix [email protected]

Settles Bridge Elementary600 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, 770.887.1883 Principal: LeeAnne Rice [email protected]

Sharon Elementary3595 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, 770.888.7511 Principal: Amy Bartlett [email protected]

Shiloh Point Elementary8145 Majors Road, 678.341.6481 Principal: Rebecca Johnson [email protected]

Sliver City Elementary6200 Dahlonega Highway, 678.965.5020 Principal: Paige Andrews [email protected]

Vickery Creek Elementary6280 Post Road, 770.346.0040 Principal: Kristan Riedinger [email protected]

Whitlow Elementary3655 Castleberry Road, 678.965.5090 Principal: Dr. Lynne Castleberry [email protected]

MiDDLE SCHOOLSLakeside Middle2565 Echols Road, 678.965.5080 Principal: Debbie Sarver [email protected]

Liberty Middle7465 Wallace Tatum Road 770.781.4889 Principal: Connie Stovall [email protected]

Little Mill Middle6800 Little Mill Road, 678.965.5000Principal: Connie [email protected]

North Forsyth Middle3645 Coal Mountain Drive 770.889.0743 Principal: Jeff Hunt [email protected]

Otwell Middle605 Tribble Gap Road 770.887.5248 Principal: Steve Miller [email protected]

Piney Grove Middle8135 Majors Road, 678.965.5010 Principal: Terri North [email protected]

Riverwatch Middle610 James Burgess Road, Suwanee 678.455.7311 Principal: Kathy Carpenter [email protected]

South Forsyth Middle2865 Old Atlanta Road 770.888.3170 Principal: Sandy Tinsley [email protected]

Vickery Creek Middle6240 Post Road, 770.667.2580 Principal: Kathy Rohacek [email protected]

HiGH SCHOOLSForsyth Central High520 Tribble Gap Road 770.887.8151 Principal: Mitch Young [email protected]

Lambert High School805 Nichols Road 678.965.5050 Principal: Dr. Gary Davison [email protected]

North Forsyth High3635 Coal Mountain Drive 770.781.6637 Principal: Beth Hebert [email protected]

South Forsyth High585 Peachtree Parkway, 770.781.2264 Principal: Jeff Cheney [email protected]

West Forsyth High4155 Drew Road 770.888.3470 Acting Principal: Heather Gordy [email protected]

Forsyth Academy Forsyth Academy at Night 770.781.3141

Gateway Academy 770.781.2299

iAchieve Virtual Academy 678.965.4970

PRiVATE SCHOOLSCovenant Christian Academy 6905 Post Road, 770.674.2990 Headmaster: Johnathan Arnold www.covenantrams.com

Fideles Christian School1390 Weber Industrial Drive 770.888.6705 Directors: Jonny and Ellen Whisenant www.fideles.net

Friendship Christian School3160 Old Atlanta Road, 678.845.0418 Vice-Principal: Butch Quinn www.friendshipchristianschool.us

Horizon Christian Academy(K-6) 2160 Freedom Parkway (7-12) 433 Canton Road 678.947.3583, 678.947.0711 Headmaster: Heather Marshall www.horizonchristian.org

ivy League Montessori School1791 Kelly Mill Road, 770.781.5586 School Director: Becky Carty www.ilmsnet.com

Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs2830 Old Atlanta Road, 770.205.6277 Head of School, Kathy Lindaman www.montessoriacademygeorgia.com

Montessori at Vickery6285 Post Road, 770.777.9131 Head of School, Kathy Lindaman www.montessorivickery.com

Montessori Kids Academy3034 Old Atlanta Road, 678.208.0774 School Admin., Maureen Danbury www.montessoricumming.com

Pinecrest Academy955 Peachtree Parkway, 770.888.4477 Head of School: Fr. Robert Presutti www.pinecrestacademy.com

School informationwww.forsyth.K12.GA.US

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In 2011, I adopted Baby Girl at the Humane Society of Forsyth County. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. She is a part of our lives and has brought joy to our entire family. I can’t imagine life without her.

Adopt. Foster. Volunteer. Advocate. Donate.There’s always something you can do for the

Humane Society of Forsyth County!

4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming GA 30041 770.887.6480 | www.forsythpets.org [email protected]

All HSFC pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations at the time of adoption.

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NON-DENOMiNATiONALEastgate Church2820 Brookwood Road, Cumming 770.888.8852 Sunday Morning Worship Times: 9:00 & 11:00 am Wednesday Night services 7:00 pm Pastors: David & Robin Houtsma www.eastgatechurch.org

BAPTiSTAntioch Baptist Church2465 Antioch Road 770.887.6900 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. AWANA: Sunday at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: Travis Bridgeman www.welcometoantioch.org

Cumming Baptist Church115 Church Street, 770.205.6699 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship service: 10:50 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Barry Crocker www.cummingbaptist.net

First Baptist Cumming1597 Sawnee Drive, 770.887.2428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service & Bible Fellowship Groups 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service & Bible Fellowship Groups Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. AWANA Pastor: Dr. Bob Jolly www.firstbaptistcumming.org

First Redeemer Church2100 Peachtree Parkway, 678.513.9400 Sunday Services: 9:15AM – Contemporary Service (Auditorium) 10:45AM – Blended Service (Auditorium) 9:00AM & 10:45AM; 6:30PM Bible Fellowship Jeff Jackson, Senior Pastor www.firstredeemer.org

Greater Heights Baptist Church3790 Post Road, 770.887.4802 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 5 p.m. Wednesday Evening & AWANA: 7 p.m. Pastor: Chris Grinstead www.ghbcc.org

Longstreet Baptist Church6868 Campground Road, 770.889.1959 www.longstreetchurch.com Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday night adult and youth activities

North Lanier Baptist Church829 Atlanta Highway, 770.781.5433 Church service times: 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bible Studies 11 a.m. Celebration Worship Service (main auditorium) Hispanic Service is at 10:30 a.m. in our Activities Center

Refuge Baptist Church3525 Pilgrim Mill Road, 678.807.7746 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 7 p.m. www.refugebaptistchurch.org

EPiSCOPALSt. Columba’s Church939 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, 770.888.4464 Wednesday Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays Service: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 7:45, 9 & 11:15 a.m. Rector: Father Tripp Norris Curate: Father Daron Vroon www.saintcolumba.net

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit724 Pilgrim Mill Road, 770.887.8190 Services: Thursdays 12 noon, Sundays 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Rector: Keith Oglesby www.ecohs.net

GREEK ORTHODOxSaints Raphael, Nicholas, and irene Greek Orthodox Church3074 Bethelview Rd., 770.781.5250 Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10 AM Pastor: Fr. Barnabas Powell www.stsrni.org

LUTHERANLiving Faith Lutheran Church, LCMS103 Buford Dam Road, 770.887.0184 Sunday School: 9:00am, all ages Sunday Worship: 10:15am, 12:30pm (Korean) Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal 6:00pm Bible Study for all ages 7:00pm Pastor Tim Droegemueller [email protected] www.livingfaithlutheran.com facebook/livingfaithlutheranchurch

Christ The King Lutheran Church(Evangelical Lutheran Church In America) 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Rd. Cumming, Ga. 30040 770.889.5328 ctklutheran.com Sunday Worship Service 8 & 11 AM – Traditional 9 AM – Blended 10 AM – Discipleship Hour (Sun. School)

OTHERBaha’is of Forsyth County1-800-22-UNITE www.forsythbahais.org Crossroads Church of the Nazarene 6160 Southard Trace Cumming, GA 30040 678.977.0328 www.mycrossroadschurch.net

Castle Christian Church3149 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee 678.648.5248 www.castlechristianchurch.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Senior Minister: Jason Rodenbeck [email protected]

Family By Faith Worship Center4805 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta (Midway Elementary School), 678.230.4800 Small Groups: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Randy Grimes

www.familybyfaith.com

First Christian Church1270 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, 770.887.5542 Pastor Stan Percival www.fccga.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints510 Brannon Road, Cumming, GA 678.455.5290 – Hall Phone Worship Service: 9 am, 11:30 am, and 2 pm Visitors Welcome Nursery available

LifePoint Christian Church3140 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 Sunday Small Groups: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Childcare available Pastor: Chris Stovall www.lifepoint.org

NewSong Community Church433 Canton Road, Suite 306, Located across from Ingles, behind the National Guard in Building 300, 770.888.5212 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Case Koolhaas www.newsongweb.org

Rameshori Buddhist Center130 Allen Road, Unit B Sandy Springs, 30328, 404.255.1585

PRESBYTERiANDeer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church7620 Lanier Drive, 770.887.6801 Sunday School all ages: 9:45 am Sunday Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Childcare available Pastor: John S. Martin www.deercreekshores.org email: [email protected]

Chalcedon Presbyterian Church302 Pilgrim Mill Road, 770.205.9390 www.chalcedon.org | www.rpcus.com Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Pastor, Dr. Joseph C. Morecraft, III.

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frequent guest preacher at Antioch Baptist Church. * Biblical quotes are from the King James Version of The Bible.

“A time to love”. We are approaching the popular season for bridal showers and wedding “belles”.

The first of our 10 grandchildren will soon marry. Love is more than a day in February. I came from a family of dinosaurs. Several months ago my parents celebrated 72 years of marriage. My sisters and I as well as my four children married their first mates

“ ‘til death do us part”. Today we are almost extinct. In the 40s and 50s those of us who married for life were 50% greater in number than today. The pain of those who have a broken home is more enduring than the grief when death has visited your house. God understands and cares.With a lot of trepidation here are some Biblical thoughts about long term love. Between the covers of The Book is every answer to life’s struggles. Advice alone will not keep you from calling it quits but perhaps, like a spring rain it will show you where some of the leaks are.

1. Our Lord in His great wisdom made men and women different with a purpose. Respect your differences. Conscious that “It is not good that man should be alone”, (Genesis 2:18) He created help for him. The old preacher said, “more people are living in homes than in boarding houses.” Marriage between a man and a woman is His plan for most of us. “…ye

husbands, dwell with them (be there) according to knowledge (be understanding), giving honor (be respectful) unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel (be Christ like in leadership).”

I Peter 3:7. A woman should respond to a marriage proposal from a man whose leadership she can respect and who she can learn to love. I Corinthians 11:3; Titus 2:4

2. The Lord made you responsible for learning to love your mate. The English word “covenant” is a promise lasting until we die unlike a “testament”, as in “last will and testament”, which begins with death. Proverbs 2:17 gives a warning to Solomon’s sons to beware of a woman who forgets “the covenant of her God,” or her marriage covenant. The marriage promise to God is that we will learn to love this person. Kind words and thoughtful actions will prompt the response you seek. My wife does such nice things for me I want to learn to be a better husband.

3. The Lord’s changes in people are permanent, ours aren’t. The person you marry won’t like your family any better because you’re married. If you found your marriage partner in the wrong kind of place don’t be surprised if they return there after you’ve married. The law doesn’t begin their search for criminals in the church house! Good character and a reputation for honesty are more important than catching the tall and handsome or beauty queen that is the envy of your friends. At the age of 45, after the death of my first wife, I asked my godly parents for advice about marrying a girl I met in church. Find someone you can write every word they say in your Bible. Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the Lord”. Psalm 37:23

“The steps of agood man are ordered by the LORD”.

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Promises, Promises

Do you keep your promises? Sometimes I’m guilty of promising things I can’t deliver. If

you’re like me, you have every intention of keeping your word, but things change and it’s tough to follow through.When our daughter was young, she loved to play games. I’d promise to sit down and join her, but bedtime would often come around before I finished what I was doing. The game would go un-played: a simple promise, but one that was important to a little girl.

A SUPER-SIzEd PRomISEI’m impressed when someone stands by his/her word no matter what. David made a promise when he was young that he wouldn’t be able to fulfill until years later.

David and Jonathan had been best friends. When they were teens, David promised to continue showing kindness to Jonathan’s family after he became king. This was no small promise.

When a king came into power, it was uncommon for him to leave any of the previous king’s family alive. Yet David had vowed to preserve Jonathan’s family AND be kind to them.

mAKInG Good on HIS WoRdFast forward many years. David was now the king of Israel.

Jonathan had been killed in battle. No one would be the wiser if King David chose not to keep his promise.

Without cell phone or search engine, David found out Jonathan had a son who was still alive. David gave this son the royal treatment: restoring his family’s land; and giving him a permanent place at the king’s table (2 Sam. 9:7). Talk about serving up some kindness!

David didn’t take his promise lightly. He chose to be a man of his word.

YoUR tURnDo you struggle to keep your promises? What step will you take to be a person of your word?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for the examples in your word. Help me be faithful to keep my promises. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Parkway Presbyterian Church5830 Bethelview Road, 678.889.8694 Traditional Worship: Sundays 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sundays11:00 a.m. Brazilian Ministry Sunday Services: 7:00 p.m. (The service is in Portuguese.) Rev. Bill Ford, Senior Pastor Rev. Cido Araujo, Assoc. Pastor of Brazilian Ministries

Parkway Church5830 Bethelview Road, 770.889.8694 (½ mile west of GA 400 exit 13) Sunday Traditional Service: 9 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Service: 11 a.m. Childcare available for both services Senior Pastor: Bill Ford parkway-church.org email: [email protected]

The Vine Community Church4655 Bethelview Road, 678.990.9395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Middle and High School youth meet at 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Pastor: Jon Adams thevinecommunitychurch.com

ROMAN CATHOLiCChurch of Good Shepherd3740 Holtzclaw Road 770.887.9861 Mass: Saturday Vigil, 5 p.m.; Sundays,7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon; 5:30p.m. Spanish Mass, 1:30 p.m. Weekdays: 9 a.m Pastor: Father Frank goodshepherdcumming.com

St. Brendan Catholic Church4633 Shiloh Road, 770.205.7969 Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Spanish Mass: 1 p.m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. Pastor: Fr. Matthew Van Smoorenburg, LC Parochial Vicars: Fr. Joseph Ramos, LC and Fr. Juan Guerra, LC stbrendansatl.com

UNiTED METHODiSTBethelview United Methodist Church4525 Bethelview Road, 770.887.4888 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. bethelview.net (child care available) Pastor: Rev. Deborah Griffith

Cumming First United Methodist Church770 Canton Highway, 770.887.2900 Sunday Services: 8:45 and 11 a.m. – traditional worship services 9:51 a.m. – contemporary worship services 1:30 p.m. – Hispanic/Latino worship service en Español 9 a.m. – lake service (May-August)Senior Minister Dr. Jeff Ross

Lanier United Methodist Church1979 Buford Highway, 770.887.0615 Sunday Traditional Service: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Praise Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available for both services Pastor: Ted Miller lanierumc.org

Midway United Methodist Church5025 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta 770.475.5230 Sunday Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Children’s Church: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School all ages: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Worship: 10:45 a.m.

midwayumc.org

Piedmont United Methodist Church1170 Dahlonega Highway, 770.887.0770 Sunday Services Bible Study 10 a.m. Traditional Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 5 p.m. [email protected]

CLUBS & ORGANiZATiONSBUSiNESS NETWORKiNGCentral Forsyth Leads GroupMeeting: Second & fourth Tues. 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Location: The Columns at Pilgrim Mill Apartments Contact: Nancy Wright, 770.886.0500 or [email protected] Information: No fees. Open to all

Forsyth County Women’s ClubMeeting: Third Thurs. of each mo. at 11:00 a.m. – $22 lunch Location: Windermere Golf Club Contact: Johanna Morgan 678.525.9309 [email protected] Information:Membership is open to all women of Forsyth and surrounding counties Program includes group activities, information and more. Website:forsythcountywomensclub.net

Forsyth Network for Business ProfessionalsMeeting: Thurs.11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Bello Italian Restaurant 101 Meadow Drive Contact: Tiffany Allen at [email protected] or 770.887.1962 Information: $50 membership fee and $10 monthly. Visit twice for free. No occupation overlap. Call first.

The inspiration Network of CummingMeeting: Third Wed. from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: The Nurturing Nook, 205 Pilgrim Mill Road Contact: Leanne Temple, 678.965.5969

Member Power Networking Lunch Meeting: Every Tues. at 12 Noon Location: Various chamber member restaurants Contact: 770.887.6461 or cummingforsythchamber.org Information: $15 for members and $30 for non-members

South Forsyth Leads GroupMeeting: 2nd and 4th Wed. at 11:30 a.m. No fees Location: Starbucks-141 and Ronald Reagan – John’s Creek, 435 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA 30041 Contact: Robin Grier 770.887.2772 [email protected]

Women Who Mean BusinessMeeting: First Tues. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Location: Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Event’s Facility 513 W. Maple Street Contact: 770.887.6461 Information: Free for members; $30 for non-members Register online at cummingforsythchamber.org.

CHARiTABLE ORGANiZATiONSHealth Center (CHC)Serving the medical needs of North Georgia since 1979.

Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund, inc.Contact: 770.886.5419

Website: savethehorses.org

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Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill ShelterLocation: 4440 Keith Bridge Road Contact: 770.887.6480 Information: Non-profit, no-kill shelter for cats and dogs. Website: forsythpets.org

There’s Hope for the HungryContact: 678.513.9400 Information: Non-profit organization partnering with churches across North Georgia to feed those in need. Website: thereshope.org

Whispering Hope Resource & Pregnancy CenterLocation: 133 Samaritan Drive, Suite 306 Information: Non-profit organization dedicated to informing, educating, and providing an outstretched hand to women who face an untimely pregnancy Contact: 770.889.8302, [email protected] Website: WhisperingHope.org

CiViC ORGANiZATiONSDucktown Chapter #460 – Order of the Eastern StarMeeting: 2nd & 4th Fri at 7:30 p.m. Location: 4655 Canton Hwy Contact: 770.887.8147

Rotary Club of South ForsythMeeting: Wed. at 12:15 p.m. Location: 6300 Polo Club Drive Website: southforsythrotaryclub.org

RECREATiON & HOBBiESCumming Garden ClubContact: 770.844.7061 Meeting: Held second Tues. of each month from Sept. until May at 10:00 AM Information: Non-profit organization with the purposes of educating members & the community in gardening, conservation & creative expression.

Cuong Nhu Martial Arts ClubContact: 404.423.3524 Meeting: Every other Wed. at 7 p.m. Location: Central Park Website: meetup.com/North-Atlanta-Cuong-Nhu-Martial-Arts-Club/ Information: No fees, open to 16 yrs +

Piecemakers Quilt GuildMeeting: 2nd Tues. of each month; 4th Tuesday is “sewcialbee” (community quilts, classes or just getting together) Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming Website: piecemakersga.netw

SUPPORT ORGANiZATiONSAA CummingMeeting: Meets four times daily Location: Ingles Shopping Center at 432 Canton Highway (Hwy 20) Second suite on far left. 24/7 Line: 770.886.0696 Information: Group of Alcoholics Anonymous located in Forsyth County Website: aacummingga.org

Holistic Moms Network – Forsyth CountyMonthly meetings with informational speakers, yoga group, play groups Meeting: 2nd Tues. of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee House 5095 Post Road, Cumming Contact: Ann Linke at parkway-chruch.org [email protected] Website: holisticmoms.org

Labrador Friends of the South, inc.Location: PO Box 933, Cumming Contact: [email protected] Website: labradorfriends.com

Moms Club of Cumming – NorthMonthly meetings with informational speakers, park play days, holiday parties, fieldtrips, playgroups and a monthly MOMS Night Out. Contact: [email protected] Website: momsclub.org

Moms Club of Cumming – Southwest Meeting: Last Tues. of each month Contact: momsclub.org

NAMi Forsyth Dawson LumpkinMeeting: Second and fourth Thurs. of each month 7PM-8:30PM (excluding major holidays). Two support meetings (for consumers and family members) held the second Thursday of each month Educational meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month Location: Forsyth County Senior Center, 595 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, Ga. 30040 Information: Two support groups (family & peer) meet every Thurs. except the last when there is a speaker. Contact: Flo Giltman [email protected]

Website: namifdlga.org

Single Mom MeetingConnect with other single moms, learn about paths to higher education and get links to community resources. Light dinner provided and free on-site childcare/ homework help provided. Meeting: 2nd Thurs.every month at 6:30pm Location: 210 Dahlonega St., Suite 203, Cumming Contact: Valerie Daniel Faith’s House, Inc. 770.205.6311 Website: faithshouseinc.org

SMART RecoveryMeeting: Every Tues. at 6:30 p.m. Location: Professional Recovery Counseling, LLC. 107 W. Court house Sq., Suite 274 Website: smartrecovery.org

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Finally, what is left can be spent so long as it is spent according to their spending plan. There is nothing wrong with spending the money they earned on things that are needed, so long as they can afford it and pay with cash.

Teach them to start early. You and I got off on the wrong foot financially because we never learned how to manage our money. Helping your child develop discipline in their teen years will lead to a sizable savings, a sizable investment account, and the ability stay out of debt while growing wealth.

global commerce.”

In 2014 The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce will partner with such organizations as the German American Chamber of Commerce and the French Trade Ministry to attract new jobs and capital investment from international companies. On May 2, 2014 the organization will join forces with Rushton & Company to host an International Business Roundtable Meeting at the University of North Georgia. The event will be attended by the leaders of Forsyth County’s international business enterprises.

For more information about the upcoming international Business Roundtable, or to join the Chamber of Commerce’s international Engagement Committee, please contact the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce at 770.887.6461.

BB• Journal your answers. Put it out there.BB• Read, listen to podcast, watch videos

about whatever it is that interest you.BB• Talk/meet with others who are

doing what you want to do.

When you take action, doors start to open, people start to show up and the wheels are in motion. Have the courage to take action! Living is way better than merely existing! What do you think?



After I stuffed my face I went for a ride down a track in a giant hamster ball. It is so much fun!

The event was fun. I am looking forward to doing it again next year!

SUMMER CAMPS at

ARTISTIC ADVENTURES

Your young artist will love our fun and creative art camps. Our class sizes are small so each camper gets the hands-on instruction needed to master the

variety of techniques covered.

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A WEEK WITH THE MASTERS! June 2-6, 1:00 - 4:30

This week introduces your child to a variety of art eras and styles. We’ll study many great Masters in different periods

of art history while creating masterpieces with watercolors, acrylics, pastels and pencils. $155

CELEBRATING AMERICA June 30, July 1 and July 2, 1:00-4:00

We’re celebrating American Artist in this three day camp! We’ve selected Georgia O’Keefe, Norman Rockwell and Jasper Johns as the masters to study with watercolors,

acrylics and collage. $105

CLAY CAMPS Openings June 9,Ages 6-8 June 28 Ages 9 + and

Teen Week June 23 Let your child spend a week playing in the mud with us!

Campers enjoy fun clay projects utilizing both the potters wheel and hand building techniques. 9:00 - 12:00

Monday - Friday, $155.00

ART ATTACK CAMPS Openings July 14, July 28 (9 & up)) and July 21 Ages 6-8

Campers love our multi media “art attack”. Over the course of the week your child will build pottery by hand and on the pottery wheel, hone in on pencil and pastel

drawing skills, and paint with watercolors and acrylics. $155 1:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday

TEEN DRAWING, WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLICS June 23—27

Just for teens, this camp focuses on pencil and pastel drawing skills and painting with watercolors and acrylics.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESSoutheastern Admin – pg. 35770.609.0904 www.SouthesternAdmin.com

AUTO REPAIR/CAR CENTERScott’s Auto Center – pg. 3678.947.4040 www.scottsautocenter.net

BOOK PUBLISHERSBookLogix Publishing Services, Inc. – pg. 33770.346.9979 www.booklogix.com

DANCE ACADEMY/INSTRUCTIONCumming Dance Academy – pg. 23770.781.4922 www.CummingDanceAcademy.com

DENTIST/DENTAL CAREJordan Dentistry – pg. 28770.888.6262 www.JordanDentistry.com

EDUCATION /INSTRUCTIONCornerstone Schools – pg. 37770-205-8202 www.cornerstonesch.com

Huntington Learning Center – pg. 5770.205.2800 www.huntingtonlearningcenter.com

HOME MOVING/CONSTRUCTION/REMODELHercules House Movers – Inside Back Cover770.235.7999 www.herculeshousemovers.com

My Flight of Fancy – Inside Back Cover678.614.8581 www.facebook.com/myflightoffancy

JEWELRY STOREGems In Art – Inside Front Cover770.844.8005 www.gemsinart.com

Lance’s Jewelry –Back Cover, pg. 24770.781.5500 www.lancesjewelry.com

NURSERYLadyslipper Nursery – pg. 25770.345.2998 www.ladyslipperrareplantnursery.com

OUTDOOR FURNITURE/ GRILLSThe Mad Hatter – pg. 7770.740.8133 www.madhatterservices.com

PET ADOPTION/RESCUEHumane Society of Forsyth County – pg. 38770.889.1365; 770.887.6480 www.forsythpets.org

PHOTOGRAPHYKim Bates Photography – pg. 38770.617.7597 www.kimbatesphotoart.com

Adam Pendleton – pg. 25678.208.7077 www.AdamPendleton.com

PHYSICIANS/MEDICAL SERVI CESNorthside Hospital Forsyth – pg. 1, 28770.844.3200 www.northside.com

Narendra Singh, MD – pg. 29Atlanta Heart Specialists 678.679.6800; 770.622.1622 www.heartdrsingh.com

North Atlanta Ear, Nose & Throat (NAENTA) – page 27770.292.3045 www.naenta.com

Obstetrics & Gynecology of Atlanta – pg. 27404.252.1137 www.obgynofatlanta.com

REAL ESTATEThe Dinsmore Team – pg. 16770.712.7789 www.dinsmoreteam.com

SUMMER CAMPSArtistic Adventures - pg. 44404-642-6564 www.artistic-adventures.com

RESTAURANTS /FOOD SERVICES/CATERINGCasa Nouva – pg. 19770.475.9100 www.casanuovarestaurant.com

Dream Dinners – pg. 8770-887-4141 www.dreamdinners.com/ga400

Fresh ‘n Fit Cuisine – pg. 31678.208.0341 www.freshnfit.com

Norman’s Landing – pg. 17770.886.0100 www.normanslanding.com

REIKI THERAPYLuna by Liz – pg. 32678-648-6071 www.lunabyliz.com

TANNINGSolar Eclipse Tanning – pg. 15678-762-1058 www.solar-eclipse-tan.com

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UNiTED STATES GOVERNMENTPresident Barack H. Obama (D)202.456.1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, fax: 202.456.2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: whitehouse.gov e-mail: [email protected]

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)202.224.3521 Atlanta Office: 100 Galleria Parkway Suite 1340 GA: 770.763.9090 Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: 202.224.0103 Website: chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website

Senator Johnny isakson (R) 202.224.3643 Atlanta Office: One Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: 770.661.0999 3625 Cumberland Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: isakson.senate.gov

Rep. Tom Graves (R), District 9202.225.5211 Georgia Office: Wachovia Center GA: 770.535.2592 500 Jesse Jewel Parkway, Suite 301, Gainesville, GA 30503 Website: tomgraves.house.gov

Rep. Rob Woodall. (R), District 7770.963.2420 Email: [email protected] Website: woodall.house.gov

STATE GOVERNMENTGovernor Nathan Deal (R) 404.652.7003 Website: gov.state.ga.us fax: 404.652.7123

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle404.656.5030 Website: gov.state.ga.us

Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27770.887.1960 e-mail: [email protected] fax: 770.205.0602

Senator Steve Gooch (R), District 51678.341.6203 e-mail: [email protected] fax: 770.844.5821

Rep. Mark Hamilton (R), District 23770.844.6768 e-mail: [email protected]

Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R), District 24 770.887.0400 e-mail: [email protected]

Rep. Amos Amerson (R), District 9404.657.8534 e-mail: [email protected]

FORSYTH COUNTY GOVERNMENTForsyth County Board of Commissioners110 East Main Street, Suite 210, Cumming, GA 30040 770.781.2101 Website: forsythco.com fax: 770.781.2199

County ManagerDoug Derrer: 770.781.2101 fax : 770.781.2199

COMMiSSiONERSR.J. (Pete) Amos, District 1 (R)678.513.5881 e-mail: [email protected]

Brian R. Tam, District 2 (R) 678.513.5882 e-mail: [email protected]

Todd Levent, District 3 (R) 770.781.2101 e-mail: [email protected]

Cindy Mills, District 4 (R)678.513.5884 e-mail: [email protected]

Jim Boff, District 5 (R)678.513.5885 e-mail: [email protected]

Forsyth County Tax CommissionerMatthew C. Ledbetter 770.781.2110

FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMSuperintendent, Dr. L.C. (Buster) Evans 770.887.2461 1120 Dahlonega Highway Cumming Website: forsyth.k12.ga.us 1092 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040 Website: forsythco.com

BOARD OF EDUCATiONAnn Crow, District 1 (R)770.490.6316 e-mail: [email protected]

Kristin Morrissey, District 2 (R)770.781.5222 e-mail: [email protected]

Tom Cleveland, District 3 (R) 770.657.0810 e-mail: [email protected]

Darla Light, District 4770.887.0678 e-mail: [email protected]

Nancy Roche, Chairperson, District 5 (R) 770.889.0229 e-mail: [email protected]

CiTY OF CUMMiNGMayor Henry Ford GravittCumming City Hall 770.781.2010 100 Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040

Cumming City Council Members:Quincy Holton, Lewis Ledbetter, Ralph Perry, John Pugh and Rupert Sexton

City AdministratorGerald Blackburn 770.781.2010

City ClerkJeff Honea [email protected]

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EMERGENCY — 911

HOTLiNES — 24 HOUR HELP LiNES

Battered Women Hotline770.479.1703

Poison Control Center — Atlanta404.616.9000

Outside Metro Atlanta800.222.1222

Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS

Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center770.428.2666

MEDiCALGeorgia Highlands Medical Services770.887.1668 260 Elm Street ghms-inc.org

Northside Hospital — Forsyth770.844.3200 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive northside.com

Neighborhood Healthcare Center 770.844.7494 2825 Keith Bridge Road 770.886.7135

Health Department 770.781.6906 428 Canton Highway

FiRE AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCity of Cumming Police Department770.781.2000 301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard cummingpd.net

Forsyth County Fire Department 770.781.2180 3520 Settingdown Road forsythco.com

Georgia State Patrol 770.205.5400

LiBRARiESForsyth County Public Library 770.781.9840 585 Dahlonega Road forsythpl.org

Hampton Park Library770.781.9840 5345 Settingdown Road

Sharon Forks Branch770.781.9840 2810 Old Atlanta Road

PARKS AND RECREATiONCity of Cumming Main Number:770.781.2030 410 Pilgrim Mill Road

Central Park Office 770.781.2215

Central Park Recreation Center 678.455.8540 2300 Keith Bridge Road

Cumming Fairgrounds 770.781.3491 235 Castleberry Road

Windermere Park(770) 781 – 2215 3355 Windermere Parkway

GOLF CLUBSChestatee Golf Club706.216.7336 777 Dogwood Way, Dawsonville

Country Land Golf Course770.887.0006 6560 Mayfield Drive

Polo Golf & Country Club770.887.7656 6300 Polo Club Drive

Windermere Golf Club678.513.1000 5000 Davis Love Drive

FORSYTH COUNTY MARiNASHabersham Marina770.887.5432 2200 Habersham Marina Road

Port Royale Marina770.887.5715 9200 LanMar Road, Gainesville

YMCA770.888.2788 6050 Y Street

POST OFFiCE770.886.2388 525 Tribble Gap Road

UTiLiTiESCity of Cumming770.781.2020

Water & SewerForsyth County Water & Sewer Department 770.781.2160 110 East Main Street forsythco.com

Solid WasteAdvanced Disposal/Eagle Point Landfill 770.887.6063 8880 Old Federal Road, Ball Ground advanceddisposal.com

Olde Atlanta Recycling LLC770.205.6912 2535 Ivy Street East

Waste Management, inc.770.751.1304 774 McFarland Road, Alpharetta wm.com

RECYCLiNGKeep Forsyth County Beautiful770.205.4573

TELEPHONEAT&TResidential 888.757.6500 Business 866.213.6300 att.com

ELECTRiCiTYGeorgia Power888.660.5890

Sawnee Electric Membership770.887.2363

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