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SHE GIVES BACK An inside look at the people behind North Fulton Community Charities.

THE INTERVIEW Veteran Marine, Lisa Dernovish talks about women in service.

WOMEN IN ARTS Artist Emma Bell finds beauty in everything around her.

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A Shared Vision

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Pam Page, volunteer, in one of her many roles at NFCC. Right, Barbara Duffy, Executive Director North Fulton Community Charities.

Many volunteers work tirelessly with North Fulton Community Charities to help families in North Fulton move toward self-sufficiency

By KIMBERLY BROCK

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ost residents in North Fulton County would be shocked to learn an estimated one in every eight families in Alpharetta and Roswell is living at or near the poverty level.

“The biggest challenge North Fulton Community Charity (NFCC) faces-and other area non-profits serving low income residents-is the lack of awareness of the general public about the existence of a population in need in North Fulton,” said Barbara Duffy, executive director at North Fulton Community Charities. “It is very easy to live and work in North Fulton and not ‘see’ need. We hide it very well.”

NFCC is a non-profit that prevents homelessness and hunger in North Fulton by providing assistance that includes case management, food, clothing, rent/utilities, workforce readiness classes and activities for more than 5,000 low-income households.

The organization serves the North Fulton communities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton and Mountain Park.

Since its establishment in 1983, Duffy notes the organization has worked tirelessly to advance its mission to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger in the community by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs. The vision is a community of self-sufficient families.

Working closely with local churches, synagogues, business and civic groups, NFCC has developed into the primary source of emergency assistance in Roswell and Alpharetta (and later the new cities of Johns Creek and Milton). As demands for

service has grown, so has NFCC. The Board of Directors is made up of leaders from the faith, business and civic community.

“Our staff has grown from one fulltime staff member in 1990, myself, and one part-time staff to today’s multifaceted staff of 20 fulltime and 20 part time,” Duffy said.

“Many of these individuals started out as volunteers and then were recruited as we hired staff. We have added case workers, thrift shop managers, an operations manager, truck drivers, a volunteer manager, a controller, a development director and a programs director.” Duffy was recently honored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce as the 2014 Outstanding Non-Profit Business Leader of the Year.

But the work could not be done without the volunteers. For Duffy, one such volunteer comes to mind as a stand-out.

“Pam Page has been volunteering at NFCC for years,” said Duffy. “She works the reception desk every Wednesday afternoon, helping clients sign in for assistance, entering data and answering the phone.

She helped Program Director Eden Purdy start up the GED tutoring program and is now the lead GED tutor, where she handles all scheduling and training of tutors.

Previously Pam served as the holiday coordinator in 2004 and 2005. There is not much Pam has not done at NFCC.” After retiring from teaching in 1997, Page came to NFCC prepared to make a difference. Her love for the GED program is especially poignant, said Duffy.

“This program is so important to our community as one avenue to break the poverty cycle,” she noted.

HOW TO BE A VOLUNTEER • Volunteers must be willing to give a minimum of 3 hours of their time to NFCC. • ​Anyone can volunteer at age 13 with a parent, or unaccompanied without an adult at age 16.

• Volunteering at the thrift store includes sorting clothing and working in teams to ensure the store is approachable for everyone in the community.

• The food pantry is one of the most sought after volunteering opportunities at NFCC. The volunteers help with the sorting, storing, and clean up of foods that will be sent out to NFCC families.

(A minimum 4 hour week is required.)

• The intake desk is another volunteer opportunity at NFCC. A 4 hour work week is required.

See www.nfcchelp.org/volunteer for other opportunities available and mark your calendar for September 1st to sign up to volunteer over the holidays www.nfccholiday.org.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of NFCC, staffing the food pantry and thrift shop.

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she gives back ▼ SHE GIVES BACK, Continued from Page 6 including volunteers with attending life-coaches,” Duffy explained. “Children under 13 who want to volunteer are directed to the kid’s page on the website for ideas for off- site projects. NFCC welcomes community service volunteers with court mandated hours and reports hours to the appropriate court.”

Duffy noted ideas for new programs often come from volunteers or outside groups working with NFCC. “The first warm coat distribution was a project of a Girl Scout troop in 1998,” she said. “It now happens every year as part of the holiday program. Eagle Scout projects have built shelving, outdoor break areas, a storage shed and more over the years.”

Duffy encourages anyone interested to contact the agency to learn about the many opportunities for volunteers and project assistance.

“We recognize that our primary beneficiaries are the individuals and families in need who come to NFCC, but we also know that there is significant benefit to the individuals called to serve at NFCC,” said Duffy.

For more information on volunteerism, contact Michele Armstrong at marmstrong@nfcchelp.org or call 678.387.4471. ■

NFCC Education Center and NFCC Thrift Store and food pantry (right).

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uthor Susan Jimison’s journey began with a letter. She was just 14 years old when news of her brother’s death reached home through a telegram.

“When we first got the missing in action telegrams, I really thought he was shot down and probably just hiding somewhere in the jungle, and they’d find him,” Jimison remembered.

But 22-year-old Army Officer Mark Clotfelter died June 16, 1969, while serving in Vietnam.

Jimison’s father, a World War II veteran who suffered from “battle fatigue,” (now known as post-traumatic stress disorder) rarely spoke of war. Her father’s memories and the many questions about her brother were a silent presence in the Clotfelter home. It wasn’t until after her father’s death in 1996, that Jimison began a long journey to learn more about her brother’s life.

“I knew how he died,” Jimison said. “I wanted to know how he’d lived.

“In 1997, my sister gave me a hand-me-down computer. I didn’t know the first thing about it, but I started posting on some veterans’ boards online,” she said.

“Within two weeks, I made contact with someone who had known my brother in flight school.

“Since finding Mark’s helicopter unit from Vietnam, I have felt embraced like never felt before,” she said. “I feel they have always known it could have been them and I could have been their sister. Powerful realization.”

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He sent me a long, detailed email about how he was supposed to be flying with Mark the day he was shot down. We exchanged a few emails and then he disappeared. ”

in a most unexpected way.

In 1999, Jimison went to a reunion where she hoped to meet veterans who had known her brother. She ended up meeting Mike Jimison, a man whose own life would forever be linked to the fate of Mark Clotfelter.

“When I first communicated with Mike, he was in South Africa, flying to oil rigs as he had done since leaving Vietnam,” Jimison said. “He sent me a long, detailed email about how he was supposed to be flying with Mark the day he was shot down. We exchanged a few emails and then he disappeared. ” “He had come to the States, had a benign brain tumor removed and was grounded,” she said. “Two years later, we reconnected and started talking on the phone.

He told the story again. But by then, I had heard the same story from others who claimed they were supposed to be flying with Mark.”

Mike and Susan married in 2006. It wasn’t until 2011 that her research revealed the truth.

“I went back into the Individual Deceased Personal File (gruesome information) and had found the man’s

name who actually recovered my brother’s charred remains in 1969,” Jimison said. “I looked him up on the Internet. He told me there was something odd about the recovery.

“He recovered one of the bodies with dog tags saying one thing and his flight suit saying another,” she said. “That soldier was wearing Mike Jimison’s flight suit because Mike had given up his seat so the guy could make his first mission in Vietnam. We knew then that Mike was the one that was supposed to be flying with my brother that day.”

With the support and encouragement of colleagues in a writing class, Jimison made her first attempts to write her brother’s story.

“I didn’t really know my brother as an adult or as a warrior,” she confessed. She felt her perspective lacked authority. And so, she took a chance.

“I started writing chapters as letters, telling Mark about how our dad died and about when I met his unit and how nice everybody was to me,” she said.

With that, “Dear Mark” was written, Jimison’s

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“I wish I had started this earlier so my father could have heard some of the stories and met some of the people,” Jimison said. “It was too late for my dad, but my kids will know Mark’s story, and my nieces and nephews.”

She’s carrying on in that vein with her second novel, out in August, “Through the Eyes of the Tiger.”

“This one is about my Dad’s cousin,” she said. “They

were good ol’ Alabama boys.”

This novel is based on the story of John Donovan, a member of the World War II American volunteer group, the Flying Tigers.

“Accidentally, I came across a letter tucked into my grandmother’s scrapbook,” she said. “Her nephew had written a letter to his mother prior to a mission he was about to fly in China in 1942. When I began to research him, I found out John was killed in action only 1,000 kilometers from my brother. I found about 40 pages of single-spaced typewritten, beautiful letters he had written about his trip to China.”

Jimison’s dedication to the memory of veterans goes far beyond her own family. Jimison volunteers with multiple veterans organizations, including the Virtual Wall, a place where people can share stories. Her message is a clear, powerful tribute to so many who served – time is limited. Memories are precious. Never forget.

“If you write it down, when these vets are gone, their families can remember,” she said. “It’s all about remembering these people and their sacrifices.”

For more information on Jimison and her book, or to purchase a copy of the book, visit her website at www.

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How to look “pulled together” in the summertime

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ven during the hot temps of summer, it’s important to look your personal best. Casual summertime attire isn’t just shorts and a t-shirt, but wear much more and a gal could get heatstroke!

Here is my solution for looking cool, comfortable and so easily fashionable in the summer.

Remember my Secret of 3’s: adding a third piece to complete the outfit. Consider a sheer kimono-style jacket, long lacy vest or gauzy sleeveless topper to complete your breezy summertime look.

My new friend, Pam Dowd, owner of Traveling Chic Boutique in Alpharetta, and I attended the Apparel Show at the Americas Mart in Atlanta recently.

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Summer vests are such a fun way to give new life to your summer attire without breaking the budget or adding hot, uncomfortable layers.

Wear them open and loose with summer weight denim. A vest gives new life to shift dresses, shorts or long skirts. We found them in sheer polyester, gauzy cottons, rayon in fun prints and LACE. Gauzy sleeveless toppers add a flowy layer for those who would like a little more coverage without the added bulk. A topper in soft neutral colors will go with many of your “fun in the sun” items in your closet. Pair them with fitted t-shirts and skinny capris for fun, easy, casual look. These toppers are not just for the “skinny minis.” I saw full-figured buyers wearing them with confidence and ease. Try one.

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The Hardest

Initial Leap

Veteran Marine, Lisa Dernovish, is still taking chances and changing the mindset about women in service of their country and community

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e careful not to mistake Lisa Dernovish for the sister, wife or mother of a Marine when you see her wearing her Marine Corps Veteran hat or shirt.

She is proud of her time as a woman in the service of her country, and says she is “continually trying to bring awareness that women serve our country the same way men do.”

Dernovish enlisted in the Marines immediately after graduating high school.

“I decided to join the military in one day and signed up the next,” she said. “The Marines were a natural fit for me. If I was going to serve my country, I was going to join the most challenging and elite force.”

Knowing the ratio of women compared to men was extremely low in the Marines, she decided to become a part of the few, the proud. Being the second youngest in a large family consisting of five sisters and two brothers, the news of her joining the military elicited very different reactions from family members.

“My father, an Army veteran who served during Vietnam, was extremely supportive,” noted Dernovish.

“My dad’s advice was that if you are going to serve in the military, go big and join the most difficult branch. As he raised his children, I don’t think he ever believed that his youngest daughter would join the Marines.”

Knowing that she was enlisting during peace time, Dernovish’s mother was equally supportive. She credits her mother’s daily letters during boot camp for keeping her connected to family and civilian life.

“As a recruit, we would hold our breath during mail call in the squad bay. Hearing your name meant you’d gotten a letter, and my mother never let me down. To this day I still have them all in numerical order,” she said.

None of Dernovish’s siblings followed the path of the military and they were surprised by her decision to enlist.

“They were used to seeing me as the younger one, always taking up too much time in the bathroom fixing

my ‘eighties’ hair,” she laughed. “Some were proud, others believed that I would never make it through boot camp.”

She may have had her own doubts in those first days, remembering, “As much as I tried to prepare for boot camp, nothing can prepare you for that first time you step on those yellow foot prints at Parris Island. The female recruits had the exact same training as the male recruits except we did not get the opportunity of the hand to hand combat course. Later we would be included in combat training at our duty stations.”

After boot camp, she recalls the challenges of returning home before heading off to her military occupational school.

“I found it was more difficult going back to the civilian world than it was stepping on those yellow foot prints,” she said. “I felt extremely indoctrinated and alone amongst those who did not share the same military discipline. I wanted to get back to those who shared my new lifestyle, those who understood me and spoke my same language.”

After graduating Disbursing school, Dernovish travelled to her first duty station, MCAS El Toro in Santa Ana, California.

“My job was disbursing (accounting) but we would do field training on a regular basis,” she said. Every Marine has their job, but they are also a Marine expected to stay battle ready. Physical training, weekly inspections, annual rifle qualification, etc. were a constant.”

She felt her world expanding in ways she had never expected.

“I was deployed to Japan for six months and will never forget the kindness and culture of the Japanese people,” said Dernovish. “Being part of the military allowed those amazing experiences to happen. I left the military in December of 1991, spending most of my time in service during peace time. When the Gulf War began, it had been many years since we had seen lasting conflict.

I was getting out, but I felt that unease for my fellow

Marines that were still in.”

Still, she cherishes her memories, including the thrill of being lifted from a training field via helicopter, the surreal feeling of digging a foxhole while wearing full camouflage and holding an M16A2 (rifle), and the most physical challenge she encountered - jumping off the repel tower.

“It took me four to five attempts because my mind did not think free falling from above the tree line was a very good idea,” she said. “After you take that first step, however, you can do it a hundred times. It’s the initial leap that’s the hardest.”

Looking back, Dernovish, now a mother to her own daughter, insists the most trying experience in her time of service was dealing with the perpetual sexual harassment.

“Any female veteran reading this is nodding her head in agreement. It was unfortunate that this type of behavior was so pervasive, many females would not even go the chow hall for risk of being harassed,” she said. “Our culture is still working through those challenges. I believe it’s getting better, but it is definitely still an issue.”

She credits her five years of active duty in the Marine Corps for making her who she is today, equipping her with leadership skills that serve her every day as an accounting manager, currently for Honey Baked Ham. But most important to her is the change she feels she helped make for future generations of women in the service.

“I am so proud of the women who currently volunteer to serve in our armed forces,” she said. “They are joining during war time and they knowingly face the unknown.

The role of women in the military is slowly being leveled as equal. Maybe in my grandchildren’s generation, women will serve at the same capacity. I do believe I helped pave the way for the women who came after me. I was the first female to be the General’s Driver on MCAS El Toro. My replacement’s first name? Beverly.”

As a veteran, Dernovish says she would go into battle today without a thought. But when asked how she would

feel about her own daughter going into the service, she reacts as any mother would.

“If my daughter was asked to put on the same gear, I would probably stand in her way,” admits Dernovish. “To have her be in harm’s way would be very unnerving to me.”

She sympathizes with the many parents who see their children go into combat, noting those parents are very brave to cope with the constant fear of their child possibly being wounded or killed in action.

At this point, her own daughter has no interest in joining the military. But her mother’s influence is strongly reflected in the independent and diplomatic spirit of her daughter.

“My daughter is definitely one that goes into battle, but she does so with words, managing conflicts instead of putting on combat gear. She is my young activist and never navigates away from doing the right thing,” said Dernovish.

Perhaps that’s because her daughter knows that, like any Marine worth her salt, her mother will always have her back.

“I still catch myself saying phrases or words used only in the military,” she said. “Some things never leave you. My shoes are always polished. You carry all of that discipline, integrity and code of conduct with you. You are the one who is standing at attention when the national anthem is playing .You are the first one to thank a veteran for their service. You are the one that makes sure that every American flag is well tended to.”

Dernovish’s service continues with her membership at the American Legion, Post 201 in Alpharetta, an organization that supports local veterans and their families, providing a place that veterans can feel at home.

To no one’s surprise, she was recently elected as Junior Vice Commander.

“Within the American Legion, there are even less female members than the ratio of women in the Marines,” she explains. “As one of the few female Legion members, I

Veteran Marine, Lisa Dernovish.

am hoping to be a part of that change.”

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ndigo Road Hospitality Group, a Charleston-based restaurant group, has opened the Italian restaurant Colletta in Avalon. Colletta is located next to Oak Steakhouse, which is Indigo Road’s first restaurant in the Atlanta area.

Open since February, Colletta’s menu combines all regional Italian cuisines, adding modern flavors to rustic dishes with a focus on in-house made fresh pasta.

Colletta is the sister restaurant to Indigo Road’s Charleston-based Indaco, both of which fall under the command of Executive Chef Michael Perez.

Colletta’s General Manager Kevin Krapp said that Indigo Road chose Avalon for its newest location because of Avalon developer Mark Toro’s “commitment to hospitality and service.”

“Toro really made us want to come and join him [in Avalon],” Krapp said.

“Perhaps it wasn’t the best idea to open a restaurant in the wintertime with zero advertising,” he said. “We had to get back to some grassroots marketing and start taking lunch to people every day.” “[Business] has been going great for us, and it’s getting better every month,” said Krapp.

Some of that success, Krapp said, can be attributed to Indigo Road’s emphasis on being chef-driven and providing topnotch hospitality.

Colletta’s chef-driven attitude is apparent on the menu, featuring classic Italian fare such as fried calamari and four-cheese ravioli but, as Krapp said, Perez has put his personal twists on the classics as well as modern Italian fare.

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not what we’re about,” Krapp said. “[Chef Perez] said if I’m going to put calamari on the menu, it’s going to be the best calamari they’ve had.”

Krapp called Perez vital to the success of Colletta.

“He’s the reason why we are out here,” he said. “He’s the only one who adds or deletes things off the menu. I’ve worked in Atlanta for a long time and a lot of restaurants are corporate and are driven on the ownership, whereas [Indigo Road] has chef-driven restaurants.”

For Indigo Road, success has become the norm for their group of restaurants.

Oak Steakhouse in Charleston was named one of the best steakhouses in the United States in 2013 by Travel + Leisure, and Esquire named O-Ku one of the best new restaurants in the United States in 2010.

Indigo Road is optimistic that their two Avalon endeavors, Colletta and Oak Steakhouse, will continue their string of success.

Indigo Road plans to add another restaurant to their Atlanta lineup in Midtown Atlanta. ■

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Artist Emma Bell finds artistic success after move from England to Alpharetta

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mma Ball recalls the moment her first painting sold to an online buyer she would never meet, but whose purchase turned the tide of her artistic endeavors to something more than a pastime.

“It was so exciting,” said Bell, remembering the sale two years ago. “I had some work I had finished, put it online, and sold my first painting on eBay.” Today, her paintings of landscapes and florals hang in homes and galleries across the United States, as well as in her native England, and the title “artist” is one she proudly owns.

Bell moved to Alpharetta six years ago when her husband’s company brought him over for what was intended to be a short stint. A series of work extensions, and two children later, Bell thinks the U.S. may be her home for quite some time.

“It started out as a two-year work contract, then extended another 19 months, then longer, then we bought a house, and now have two little American boys, so its looks pretty permanent,” said Bell, laughing.

In a way, the move to the U.S. led her back to painting. While she dabbled in painting, primarily sketching, for as long as she can remember, Bell said she was equally passionate about music. As an adult, she pursued the musical path as a pianist alongside a career

in marketing.

But here in the U.S., Bell found herself looking for a diversion while she awaited clearance to work, and took up her brushes again.

“Painting has always been my creative release,” said Bell, now mother to Alexander, 5, and Lucas, 3, with husband Jamie. “When I moved here and didn’t have a work permit, and was also pregnant, I decided to do my painting again.”

She was well versed in pen and ink, but took local classes to develop her skills and confidence in oils and acrylics, and soon was creating gallery-worthy paintings.

“About five years ago painting went from a hobby to a vocation, and I [focused] on getting myself out there through various media and online,” said Bell. “I think my marketing skills have helped me in that area.”

She works in time to paint between caring for her little ones, noting her husband helps her tremendously

by supporting her career and helping with childcare when she needs to paint. But she still juggles the commitments like all working moms, carving out time on weekends and in spare hours here and there.

“People ask me all the time how I can find time to paint with two little children,” Bell says with amusement. “It’s just something I find enjoyable and rewarding, and quite natural, so it’s never stressful or work. And my husband is very supportive and wants me to have success as much as I do.”

She is steadfastly a mom and wife first, describing her perfect day as one that starts with breakfast with the kids, playtime, lunch with the kids, playtime, dinner with the family….and perhaps a bit of painting on her front porch.

Depending on the size and scope, Bell completes about one painting a week, most for sale through galleries and online through sites such as Etsy and a United Kingdom-based site as well. Her commissioned work is gradually growing as her reputation as a painter grows.

Bell finds inspiration for her paintings all around her, from walks through gardens to simply a stroll through the supermarket where flowers are bundled for sale.

“I love painting beautiful things that make me feel happy,” said Bell. “This time of year the magnolias are especially pretty, or I’ll be in a shop somewhere and find peonies to paint. Even at the grocery store I may find something I like and snap a picture with my phone.”

She said her twin sister in England is a photographer who is an endless source as well for pictures that will later serve as subjects in Bell’s paintings.

While florals are a primary theme in Bell’s work, she has also ventured into abstracts and a series of beach scenes that she finds appeals to men in the way that florals appeal to women.

“My husband doesn’t get too excited about the

flowers,” said Bell, laughing.

“But when I started doing the beach series he came into my studio and said ‘wow…now that’s a painting!’”

And the sense of excitement she felt with the first painting she sold is just as strong today.

“It’s always exciting when you sell a painting, and even more so today now that this is my business,” said Bell. “When someone loves your painting as much as you do, it’s like the painting has found its perfect home.”

To see examples of Emma Bell’s work, visit her website at www.emmabellfineart.com. Locally, her artwork is available at The Porch on South Main, FRESCO art galerie and café, Firefly Kitchen & Bar in Alpharetta, and Synergy Fine Art in Roswell. ■

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odd Faulkner, 37, moved to Marietta when he was two years old, and picked up tee-ball at the age of six.

Being the athletic type, he experimented with football, but eventually focused on baseball upon entering middle school. When it came time for college, Auburn University and University of Texas extended offers to him. Ultimately, he chose Texas due to the history and tradition of the school.

When the Texas head baseball coach got fired, Faulkner made the decision to transfer schools. Considering their previous offer, Faulkner transferred to Auburn after confirming that they were still interested in recruiting him. “Transferring to Auburn was by far the greatest decision of my life,” Faulkner said.

Faulkner played first and third base at Auburn and was a 2-time All-American as well as Academic All-SEC for three years. In addition, he was the runner-up for the Smith Award (baseball player of the year). After graduating from Auburn with a Finance degree, he was drafted into the minor leagues by the New York Yankees where he played for two years. His baseball career came to an end when he tore ligaments in his wrist and faced other medical setbacks. Post-baseball life has allowed him to utilize his finance degree and work in the medical sales industry for Omnicell. Today, Faulkner and his new fiancée, Kista live together in Brookhaven and will be getting married October 10, 2015 in Marietta.■

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Describe the products at Funky Mountain Flowers?

Brenda Moran Funky Mountain flowers and gifts owner. Right, bracelets made of repurposed bike spokes; one of the many unique gift items she carries in her store.

Funkyflowers Mountain & gifts…

Forsyth County resident Brenda Moran turned her passion for flowers into a successful flower shop dripping with creativity and good mojo!

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What are you most proud of when you think of the years you’ve been open?

I am so proud of how far we've come. We stuck with it through some hard times economically and the friendships that we made along the way.

Perhaps my favorite thing I have acquired from my shop is my husband. He was a Company Commander deployed for 18 months and he would call to order flowers from a phone on a mountain in Afghanistan. So when he came in to say thank you for being so helpful when he got home, I met my future husband.

How did you get started?

What sort of training did you have before going into business?

What are your inspirations?

Outside of your “business hours,” how many extra hours a week do you work for the business?

By SUZANNE PACEY renda Moran, owner/Queen of Funky Mountain Flowers has always had a passion for adventure and the unknown.

Originally from Aspen, Colorado, Moran loaded up her dog and her babies and moved to a place where her kids could learn to talk with a sweet southern drawl. She knew right away that Forsyth County was ready for a different kind of florist. So in keeping with her “leap of faith” attitude, she did it (and it worked!).

We are so much more than a traditional flower shop. We have books, chocolate truffles, local artist’s jewelry, candles, fresh and dried flowers, antiques and other fun goodies.

When I was 14 I wanted to buy a Liz Claiborne sweater and my mom wouldn't pay that much for a sweater. So I quit cheerleading and got a job close to my house at a flower shop. I dethorned lots of roses, swept, took out garbage, listened and watched a lot. The head designer saw my love of floral design and started teaching me. At age 16 I got my senior floral certification and the rest is Funky Mountain history.

Being a part of people's lives. There is no feeling like a bride seeing her wedding bouquet for the first time and knowing that you pulled off her dream that's been in her head since she was 8 years old. Or the sparkle in a little girl’s eyes when her daddy puts a corsage on her wrist for the father/daughter dance. And perhaps my favorite (believe it or not) - celebrating a life well lived. I love creating flowers that truly capture the spirit of a loved one that's passed. Hearing the stories and getting to know how they touched each person. It's a powerful thing with much responsibility. I, along with the Funky Mountain mamas, have watched life in Forsyth County through proms, first dates, heartbreaking losses of classmates, parents and children. We get men out of trouble and get women to fall in love.

Mostly just on-the-job training. I managed a flower shop in Aspen, Colorado, for years, and just worked freelance for different shops through the years. I still learn every day from other designers at Funky Mountain. When you think you know it all — you’re over

So, so many more hours than you think you will.

If you have a decent work ethic, how can you not take it home with you?

How has business changed in the 9 years of operation? How do you think your business will change in the next 10 years?

Well, the economy crashed just six months after I opened, so my "stick-to-it-ness" and my somewhat recent location change has been everything. There were hundreds of people who thought we were a new florist when in reality we had just moved eight miles down the road. I feel pretty confidant that there are still hundreds more that will find us. ■

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anine influenza was first reported in 2004 when the virus was isolated from racing greyhounds in Florida. In 2009 an effective influenza vaccine became available for dogs.

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In March 2015 the first reports of the influenza outbreak were made public.

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By April 8, 2015 the CDC had confirmed the influenza outbreak. As it turns out, the influenza virus has now been reported, and confirmed, in the greater Atlanta area. More recently, in the month of June, confirmed cases have been reported in at least one boarding facility in Alpharetta.

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Should I vaccinate my dog against canine influenza? dog, much like human influenza. Runny nose, coughing, lethargy, fever and loss of appetite are some of the symptoms seen with canine influenza.

If your pet is showing any signs of the influenza virus, take him/her immediately to your veterinarian.

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Do a little research on your town and you may find it has more to offer than you think. Whether you visit the Georgia Aquarium or tour a local historic home, it is always interesting to learn about classic landmarks and local history.

1. GO TO A LOCAL STRAWBERRY PATCH

Not only are strawberry patches fun, but it is always good to buy from your local farmers. In Cumming, Warbington Farms has a variety of activities for children and adults all under $10. Strawberry patches typically sell more than just strawberries and feature other local farmers by selling jams, jellies, and local honey. You can stock up on your fresh produce and local products in one fell swoop

2. VISIT A VINEYARD

If you haven’t already, check out North Georgia’s local wineries.

There are five vineyards in Dahlonega that offer wine tastings alongside breathtaking views. In downtown Dahlonega, there are quite a few tasting rooms where you can taste the wine and then explore the town

4. MAKE A SPONTANEOUS WEEKEND ROAD TRIP One of the great things about being a Northside woman is that you have quick access to so many Southeast hot spots. Nashville, Charleston, Destin, Jacksonville and Savannah are all just a few hours away by car. Make plans with girlfriends or family to do a last minute trip before the back to school madness begins.

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Is it truly an Orgasm?

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he big ‘O,’ climaxing, incredible seconds in heaven, yes, that magical place we all desire to be when we have sex. Do you always get there? Are you sure?

The orgasm, though we all have heard the word and maybe experienced it, do we really understand what it is?

An orgasm is an involuntary muscle contraction accompanied by pleasure. You would think women would know for sure when this happens, right? Men certainly do when they orgasm.

But, like in most areas, women are much more multifaceted and complex. We could have an earth shattering, obvious orgasm one time and then the next it’s not so clear cut. The female orgasm is a true adventure and art form.

How do you know if you have reached the ultimate sexual goal? Now, I could give the scientific breakdown of what happens in and around your vagina once you begin and complete your orgasm, but I think the best way to explain it would be those moments when your body takes complete control over your mind. Those intense snippets when you give your overworked mind a break and your body constricts and tightens for an all-physical few intense seconds.

For women, it takes a bit of attention to get to her happy place. Foreplay does not always need to be sexual.

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send you flowers or give you a massage; this will get the juices flowing in the right direction.

When the physical motions begin, do not always focus merely on the most obvious places. There are many erogenous zones that are very effective in sending women on their way to an orgasm including: ears, nipples, toes, back or simply caressing the skin.

We must first be mentally there to get there physically. The mind is our most powerful gateway to an orgasm, it leads us there, but then at the most perfect time releases our thoughts and allows our body to take charge and provide us with the grand finale.

An orgasm is one of those natural, amazing and incredibly powerful gifts in life. Allow your mind to be clear and let your body guide you, even just for a few seconds, and you will be amazed at what it will do for you.

You deserve this little mental break and it is great for your health and overall wellness.

Romance is your baseline, then intimacy, followed by the best – passion.

Here are a few other tips to keep in mind if you are still finding it challenging to obtain an orgasm:

Hormone Levels:

Your hormone levels must be at their peak to achieve

an intense orgasm, so make sure you are aware of your levels. This can be performed from your physician or Dr. Cathy.

G-Spot: Make sure you know where your G-spot is

located for this will help immensely. There are simple exercises and some classes available to locate where yours is, as every female is different.

Ben Wa Balls: A strong vagina is a powerful one,

you may use these small, marble sized balls, usually containing a weight.

Please always remember in all sexual activity, practice responsibly and safely. Look out for Dr. Cathy’s book with Jack Canfield titled Soul for Success due out this fall. ■

Dr. Cathy has been in practice for over 25 years all over the world. She brings to her patients a customized style of treatment using natural hormones, herbs, vitamins and supplements to help you achieve balance in every aspect of your life.

Greater Health, Greater Sex!

Introducing the O-Shot!

The O-Shot is a completely natural procedure utilizing your own growth factors found in your blood and provides vaginal and clitoral rejuvenation, which activates the female orgasm system. It’s virtually painless and can be performed in as little as an hour.

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Fairground Fourth Festivities Come see a dance contest, food, vendors and children’s activities from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds are at 235 Castleberry Road in Cumming. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. There will be free admission and parking. Visit the website for information www.cummingfair.net

Crabapple Parade Decorate your tricycles, bicycles, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, pets and yourself at Crabapple Community Association’s annual Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. The parade starts at Alpharetta Government Center parking lot and will conclude at Broadwell Pavilion in Milton.

Visit the website for information www.crabapplecommunity association.org.

Steam Engine Parade See the Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade, a Cumming July Fourth tradition.

The steam engine parade returns from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cumming City Square at 100 W Court House Square. Visit

Fireworks and Festivities at Wills Park Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, music and food at Wills Park’s lawn area from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The celebration is free, with fees for inflatables and other children’s

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Northridge, where all lanes will be closed.

Celebrate at the finish line with great food and entertainment. $40. www.ga400century.com

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Punchline Comedy at Avalon 7:30 to 9 p.m. A stand-up comedy routine performed by Dan Menghini, also known as the “Featherweight Champion of Overthinking.” Free to the public. Palmer Plaza, 2200 Avalon Boulevard in Alpharetta.

Animalia Animalia explores the world of animals through movement, music and visually stunning puppetry. Watch as the world's mightiest beasts and tiniest bugs come into furry focus right before your eyes.

Shows daily from July 6 through July 11. Various show times. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street in Roswell. $5 dollars for an individual ticket or $30 dollars for the summer pass (seven shows). www.roswell.gov

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Annie Get Your Gun 8 p.m. Annie Get Your Gun is a musical with lyrics and music

by Irving Berlin and a book by Dorothy Fields and her brother Herbert Fields. The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley (1860–1926), a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank Butler. Running until Aug. 2 with show times alternating between 3 and 8 p.m.

The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St. in Cumming. Call 770-781-9178 for tickets. www.awesomealpharetta.com Movies at Newtown Park 6 p.m. A free featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer season. Pre-show includes an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more. Film starts at dusk, pre-show activities two hours prior. 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. johnscreekga.gov

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Ga. 400 Hospitality Hwy Bike Ride 7 a.m. Join 2,000 other riders as you embark on a 9, 27, 45, 60 or 100 mile ride along some of Georgia’s best roads, including Ga. 400 from Holcomb Bridge to 30 | northsidewoman.com | july2015

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activities. Food vendors will be located throughout the park until 9 p.m. Wills Park is at 408 Wills Lane in Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

County Parks and Recreation Foundation.

Rain or shine. Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way in Cumming. $40 to $65. www.rungeorgia.com

BBQ and Bluegrass 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Barrington Hall revives an old patriotic tradition at this inaugural event. Free admission with barbeque, beverages and desserts available for purchase from the Mill Kitchen Bar and Grill. Music entertainment provided by Smokerise Bluegrass Band. 535 Barrington Drive in Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

Fireworks Extravaganza 5:30 p.m. The city of Roswell and Roswell Rotary host a community celebration of Independence Day. Enjoy giant inflatables, carnival games, food trucks and more.

Live music from the Last Call Band and Banks and Shane. Fireworks begin at dark. Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road in Roswell. www.roswellrotary.club

We the Runners 7:30 a.m. Half marathon, 10K, 5K races along Big Creek Greenway and the Sparkler Trot, a half mile for children ages 10 and under. Benefiting the Forsyth

and Southern Hunter Jumper of Georgia rated show also features beginner to jumper classes throughout the day. Wills Park Equestrian Center, 1925 Wills Road, Alpharetta.

The Emperor’s New Clothes 10 a.m. The Emperor’s New Clothes marks Grey Seal Puppets’ return to Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Emperor is a pig in this hilarious barnyard adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson tale. Runs through July 18, with shows daily and various show times. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street in Roswell. $5 dollars for an individual ticket or $30 dollars for the summer pass (seven shows). www.roswellgov.com

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Rod Stewart 8 p.m. Rock and roll living legend Rod Stewart comes to Alpharetta on the heels of his first new album in nearly two decades with special guest Richard Marx. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta. Tickets start at $35.50 for the lawn, up to $200 for reserved. www.vzwamp.com

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Alive After 5 5 p.m. Head to Canton Street in downtown Roswell for one of the best street parties in the metro Atlanta area. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and family friendly event. The event is free, and free trolleys can you take you to Canton Street from Roswell City Hall www.roswellgov.com

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Electric Avenue 7 p.m. The Johns Creek Summer Concert Series at Newtown Park continues with Electric Avenue, who will play favorites from the 1980s. Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. Free admission, $200 to reserve a table for eight. www.johnscreekga.gov

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Just B’Cause 7 p.m. Jerry Brunner, Bruce Gilbert and Cyndi Craven perform beautiful originals and old favorites at Autrey Mill Unplugged. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road in Johns Creek. $20. www.autreymill.org

Art in the Park 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last weekend of every month, this outdoor market features local artists creating handcrafted work including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more. Old Milton Park, 35 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

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Cirque du Soleil 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 2.

Cirque du Soleil presents Varekai: Tales of the Forest. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. Tickets from $40. www.gwinnettcenter.com

Looking Ahead AUGUST

Karl's Call for Life 5K 9 a.m. Run to help Karl’s Call for Life, supporting suicide prevention and after care work throughout the state of Georgia.

Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming. $15 for youth, $25 for adults. www.karlscallforlife5k.dojiggy.com

Credo Tennis Championships Through July 19. Tennis tournament benefiting Kate’s Club, a local nonprofit that helps children grieving the death of a parent or sibling. 1st place prize of $10,000.

St Ives Country Club, 1 Saint Ives Country Rhythms on the River Club Drive in Johns Creek.

Featuring Capital City Xpress: www.katesclub.org Music of the swing and Big Band Era. This swinging show benefits the Auditory Verbal Center (avchears.org).

Ticket to Ride Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Benefit Horse Show Road in Roswell. $10 general admission, 5 to 9 p.m. Come to the best street party tables start at $40.

8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Through July 19. This Georgia Hunter Jumper Association www.chattnaturecenter.org

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BBQ and Turtle Race 11 a.m. Head to the Foster House for their 11th annual BBQ and Turtle Race.

Barbeque will be sold from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Turtle Race starts at 1 p.m. No fee to enter the race. The Foster House, 305 West Main Street in Cumming. www.foster-house.com

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Old Soldiers Day 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Old Soldiers Day Parade and Road Race attract thousands of people every year. The 5K and 10K road race goes through town and finishes right before the ceremonies and parade to recognize the memory of all veterans of war. www.awesomealpharetta.com ■

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