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The Georgia Department of Transportation says it will remove illegally placed political signs like these along I-20 and other interstate rights of way. 3
A potential customer eyes a vehicle after the ribbon-cutting for Malcolm Cunningham’s new Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. 5
In a couple of months, residents of Oakview Apartments will begin to reap the benefits of healthy eating with food grown in their community garden. 8
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Resurfacing project begins on I-20 The I-20 commute through south DeKalb County is about to get a little tougher at nights on weekends. Starting June 18, the Georgia Department of Transportation will resurface 9.8 miles of I-20 between Columbia Drive and Turner Hill Road. The $28.6 million resurfacing project was awarded June 4 to joint venture partners E.R. Snell Contractors Inc. and Pittman Construction. Mickey McGee, DOT’s district construction engineer, said traffic will be heavy in the area while construction is under way. “We encourage motorists to seek alternate routes or to avoid the project area altogether,” he said. The milling and resurfacing project will require various lane closures, but McGee said that
contractors will maintain two travel lanes at all times. Work will begin in the westbound lanes first and then move to the eastbound lanes. “The goal is for the contractor to get most of the paving done during this paving season and then come back in the spring to finish it up,” McGee said. More specific lane closure information will be available prior to work beginning. Motorists can call 511 for updated information about this project. The free phone service provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, construction, and delays due to bad weather. Callers also can reach live operators to request assistance or report incidents round-the-clock. For more information, visit www.511ga.org.
Work crews have begun placing construction barrels and cones along I-20 from Turner Hill Road to Columbia Drive, including the Wesley Chapel ramp onto I-20 westbound.
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MARTA plan for restrooms riles commuters By Carla Parker
This week, MARTA’s budget woes went to the potty – literally. More than 127 angry MARTA bus and train riders gave transit officials an earful Tuesday night about plans to close almost all of its restrooms to help balance its $389.64 million 2011 operating budget. The only restrooms it currently plans to keep open are the ones at the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta. Latoya Foster of Decatur cried “shame” on MARTA. “You want to close the bathroom, because I have to pee,” she said. “What am I going to do? What solution do you have for us? DeKalb NAACP President John Evans called the plan “a halfbrain idea.” “I would hope that this board would make it loud and clear to the general manager that we’re not going to accept that nonsense,” he said. “You figure out some other John Evans ways to make cuts.” Yvette Woods of Decatur said no restrooms will be a major issue for riders. “You’re proposing to close restrooms, but you’re going to open vending,” she said. “I understand trying to make money, but come on. ‘I’ll close the bathroom, but I’ll sell you a soda!’” The hearing at the DeKalb County Maloof Auditorium was one of four hosted by the cash-strapped transit system this week to hear from commuters ahead of its board approving the budget on June 28. Harold Buckley, who represents DeKalb County on MARTA’s board, moderated the hearing. MARTA CEO Beverly Scott sat in the back and listened but did not speak. With declining revenues, MARTA has to ax $132.8 million from its 2011 operating capital budget. It also is cutting 42 bus routes, including
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Angie Aikens of Stone Mountain was one of 42 speakers who pleaded with MARTA officials not to balance the budget on their backs at the June 8 public hearing at the Maloof Auditorium in Decatur. The bus and train riders said service cuts and loss of restrooms would cause them hardships.
11 routes in DeKalb County; reducing train service by 15 percent; axing 743 positions, including laying off 400 employees; suspending all merit increases; shuttering two of four Ride Stores at Lenox and Lindbergh stations; curtailing Customer Service Center operating hours; and ending the Braves and Lakewood Amphitheatre shuttles. To help close the funding gap, MARTA riders also will pay increased fares starting Oct. 3. Monthly tickets will increase by $8 to $68. The Mobility pass, used by the disabled, will go up $7 to $115, phased in over three years. Single fares will remain at $2. Kevin Hurley, MARTA’s board manager of financial planning, said new transportation funding is not expected until July 2012.
“MARTA customers, unfortunately, would be required to suffer with reduced transit service and continued passenger fare increases,” he said during his presentation at the hearing. Kat Woodford of Atlanta was one of 42 people who pleaded with the board not to cut bus routes. “Those who are economically not able to afford a car need the buses to get to work, to get to school, get to their various places of business or doctor appointments,” she said. “When you pull services away from economically disadvantaged areas, which is where the majority of these changes affect, people who are not wealthy don’t have an opportunity to get to their jobs.”
With the route cuts, commuters will have to wait longer for service. Delilah Black, a Georgia Perimeter College student, who already has problems with late buses, was not looking forward to worse service. “It takes 45 minutes for the bus to come and then I’m late for work,” Black said. “MARTA has cost me six jobs.” MARTA officials said that they will review all comments and concerns before the final budget vote is cast. It is still accepting comments from the public by mail to MARTA’s Office of External Affairs, 2424 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta; by fax to 404-848-4179; and at www.itsmarta .com.
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“Registered voters have until July 16 to cast early/absentee ballots for the July 20 Democratic and Republican primary elections.”
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Candidates vying for offices in the July 20 primary have a warning from the Georgia Department of Transportation – stop littering the public rights of way with political signs. Eric Pitts, Georgia DOT’s assistant state maintenance engineer, said Tuesday that signs in the rights of way violate Georgia laws and will be removed by Georgia DOT maintenance crews. “Any person who violates the advertising restrictions of Georgia Code 32 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 32-6-91,” Pitts said. Vernon Jones, who is challenging 4th District incumbent Hank Johnson in the Democratic primary, has had his red, white and blue campaign signs on ramps along I-20 for weeks. Connie Stokes’ campaign joined the fray recently with her blue and red signs installed next to Jones’ signs at the I-285 northbound exit ramp from I-20 and other locations. Pitts also said signs that are removed from the right of way will be destroyed. “To prevent the loss of signs, do not place them on right of Curtis Parker / CrossRoadsNews way,” Pitts said. Political signs like these along I-20 westbound at For information, visit www.dot.ga.gov. I-285 are violating the law and will be removed.
New green card is tamper-proof The Permanent Resident Card – better know as the green card – has a new look. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says the card has been redesigned to deter immigration fraud with several major new security features. State-of-the-art technology now makes it immune to counterfeiting, obstructs tampering, and facilitates quick and accurate authentication. Among the redesigned features: secure optical media that store biometrics for rapid and reliable identification of the card holder, holographic images, laser-engraved fingerprints, and high-resolution micro-
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Drivers with a heavy foot are warned to slow down during the summer months. Georgia began its 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. speed and DUI enforcement campaign last month. H.E.A.T., which stands for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic, is a multi-agency traffic safety enforcement campaign safeguarding motorists during the heavy summer travel period from Memorial Day through the Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays. H.E.A.T. teams will enforce the state’s new Super Speeder Law that tacks on an additional $200 fine for speeds of 75 miles per hour or more on two-lane roads and 85 mph and more anywhere in Georgia. H.E.A.T. teams also will focus on late-night safety belt violators. For more information, visit www.gahighwaysafety.org.
District 3 town hall meeting DeKalb District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson is hosting a town hall meeting on June 14 at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center in Decatur. DeKalb residents can see a presentation on the county’s budget at the 6:30 p.m. meeting. The Porter Sanford Center is at 3181 Rainbow Drive in Decatur. For more information, call 404-371-2988.
Voter registration deadline looms Unregistered voters who want to participate in the July 20 primary must register to vote by June 21. Registration forms and absentee ballots are available at local libraries and at http:// web.co.dekalb.ga.us/Voter/application Forms.html. Registered voters have until July 16 to cast early/absentee ballots for the July 20 Democratic and Republican primary elections. Georgia law requires voters to show photo identification when voting in person. If you do not have some form of photo ID, the state offers a Voter Identification Card
free of charge at the DeKalb Elections Office, 4380 Memorial Drive, or at Department of Driver Services offices. To receive a Voter Identification Card, residents must provide a photo identity document or approved non-photo identity document that includes full legal name and date of birth; documentation showing date of birth; evidence that the applicant is a registered voter; and documentation showing the applicant’s name and residential address. Completed applications can be mailed or faxed. For more information, call 404298-4020.
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A new disturbing trend of small businesses being squeezed out is becoming more apparent every day.
Facts Vernon Jones wants 4th District voters to forget I believe CrossRoadsNews is a community information gem in allowing residents to express their opinions about topics of interest. In reading the June 5 Forum section, I was amused by the article written by Vernon “Mr. CEO” Jones. Franklin Delano Roosevelt has many quotes, and one which I believe can be applied to the illogical thinking of Vernon Jones is, “Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.” Perhaps Vernon should spend some time in understanding this quote by FDR. Many of DeKalb County voters are well aware of doings of Vernon Jones as was evident by their refusing to support him in his failed bid for the U.S. Senate. The arrogance of Vernon Jones is welldocumented by his past action and his willingness to do and say anything to trick the voters into thinking he has their best interest at heart. Mr. Jones called it a “miracle” because he has been the only person in DeKalb County who believes MARTA needed to be expanded. I would pray Congressman Hank Johnson does not ever demonstrate the kind of inept leadership of Vernon Jones. Here are a few of the facts Vernon Jones doesn’t want the voters of the 4th District
I can say from my viewpoint, Washington does not need any more self-serving members like Vernon Jones. Fourth District voters would do well to continue letting Vernon Jones do what he does best – campaign for public office. Jerry Wyatt
to remember:
does not need any more self-serving mem-
and lose a racial discrimination lawsuit because of Vernon Jones. n Vernon was also the subject of a rape. n Vernon gave county contracts to campaign contributors to build sidewalks to nowhere. n He put his personal attorney Joy Walker as chief judge of the DeKalb Recorders Court, which had been a complete failure. n Vernon refused to support candidate Barack Obama for president and later sent out a misleading campaign flier implying he stood with then-candidate Obama. In fact, Vernon Jones was a paid member of the GOP Foundation, which costs $1,000 per year. At one point, he had his attorney Joy Walker send me a letter threatening a civil lawsuit because of private comments I made about him. I can say from my viewpoint, Washington
would do well to continue letting Vernon Jones do what he does best – campaign for public office. The voters should look at the record of Congressman Hank Johnson and decide if the congressman should be re-elected. The real miracle will be for Vernon Jones to retire from his desire to be in the public arena. Anyone paying attention only hears from Vernon Jones when he is campaigning for public office or is a subject or defendant in a criminal or civil case. The voters of the 4th District should seriously consider if someone with the lack of political integrity, arrogance, self-serving and vindictiveness of Vernon Jones should get their vote as the congressman from the 4th District. Jerry Wyatt lives in Lithonia.
n Recently, DeKalb County had to defend bers like Vernon Jones. Fourth District voters
Many lessons to be learned from supporting local owners Four years ago when black-owned Regency Uniforms – which had been located in Decatur for 15 years – shut its doors for the last time, I did not ask the owners why they were closing, but now I have something of a clue. They employed fulland part-time employees. What happened to them? A new disturbing trend of small businesses being squeezed out is becoming more apparent every day. Rosie Cecil Larger, older and betterfunded companies are being invited in to provide products and services once supplied by folks who live, work and pay taxes that benefit us all. So, how are these businesses coming in? They are increasingly being invited in – sometimes with the promise of give-backs, sometimes because they purport to do a better job, and sometimes just because they have a fresh face. What are the long-term consequences? How many times are the dollars going to turn
over in this community? What messages are we giving our young folks about being consumers versus owners? What lessons are we learning about unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith – the seven Kwanzaa principles we espouse during the annual celebration? Or are they only relevant during the week of Kwanzaa? Can we always afford to select short-term solutions to complicated problems only to have serious long-term effects on our community? Can our small businesses continue to exist and resist the onslaught of predatory, well-funded companies from outside? Should we be so quick to discard those who have supported us by showing up on a daily basis – when others are still considering whether to even locate in the community? And even if they were to open up right next door, how long will they be there? Will they simply close their doors and move when the honeymoon is over and the daily grind gets to be too tough?
Do you remember when Wal-Mart closed on Wesley Chapel Road? Didn’t Ingles follow suit? The plaza dried up and expenses went up for folks who now have to travel farther to get some of the same goods and services. I wonder how many small businesses were displaced when Wal-Mart originally located on Wesley Chapel? And how many folks had to decide between food for their family and gas to go shopping? What lessons have we learned in the past that will sustain us into the future? Lessons about community, lessons about unity, lessons about brotherhood and sisterhood, yes, lessons about love? Do we as business owners need to acknowledge our mistakes of the past? Do we need to recognize our shortcomings as business owners and those of our employees? Yes, we must. But if we have no possibilities of making needed changes because our businesses have dried up, then who is the beneficiary of all the lessons we learn? Rosie Cecil is the owner of DoMaRo Uniforms on Flat Shoals Parkway in Lithonia.
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“The counterfeiting crime charged in this case is especially troubling because it involves an officer sworn to uphold the law.”
Ex-police officer indicted for bad money A former DeKalb County police officer and her husband have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of passing counterfeit U.S. currency. Lawana Clinton, 39, of Decatur and her husband, Jason, 37, were arraigned last week before a U.S. magistrate judge. Lawana Clinton was granted a $10,000 bond, and Jason Clinton was granted a $25,000 bond. U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said that passing counterfeit currency is a serious offense that cheats local businesses and disrupts the economy. “The counterfeiting crime charged in this case is especially trou-
bling because it involves an officer sworn to uphold the law.” Yates said the indictment shows that in November 2008, Clinton passed counterfeit $100 and $50 bills at Macy’s in Perimeter Mall with the aid of her husband while serving as a police officer. She was initially arrested by DeKalb Police on charges of forgery and violation of oath of office. The indictment charges the Clintons with one count each of knowingly transferring counterfeit currency. The charges carry a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Reid and Moody depart DeKalb Schools Former DeKalb Schools Chief Operating Officer Patricia Reid and her secretary, Cointa Moody, have been terminated from their positions with the school system. In a May 28 statement, DeKalb Schools said it had Cointa Moody “resolved the employment status of Reid and Moody.” The School Board had originally said that Reid’s last day with the school system would be July 1 and that Moody’s status was under review. It also said that they have to follow employment law in dealing with employees. But after conferring with the DeKalb dis-
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trict attorney, the board said it decided not to jeopardize the pending criminal matter involving Reid and others by proceeding with a Fair Dismissal Hearing. Reid; Moody; former School Superintendent Patricia Reid Crawford Lewis; and Reid’s former husband, Anthony Pope, were indicted on May 27 by a DeKalb grand jury on racketeering and other charges in the school district’s construction program. Reid’s employment contract with the school district ends on June 30. Moody did not have an employment contract and was terminated effective May 28.
Malcolm Cunningham cuts ribbon on dealership Malcolm Cunningham and his wife, Dee Dee, cut the ribbon on their new Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. They were joined at the June 4 ceremony by their children, Ford Motor Co. officials, DeKalb Commissioner Connie Stokes, DeKalb Chamber CEO Leonardo McClarty (at right), and “The Blind Side” star Quinton Aaron (in back).
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Battle, who lives in Stone Mountain, says her firm is offering flat-rate billing instead of the traditional hourly billing charged by most law firms.
First-rate real estate agent beats owner-seller Real estate attorney Dear Dave, New car versus old back in solo practice What are the advantages of using a Dear Dave, real estate agent versus going the forsale-by-owner route when it comes to selling a home? – Seth
Dear Seth, I’ve had a real estate license for 30 years. If I were to put my personal residence on the market today, I’d use an active real estate agent who really knows his or her stuff in the marketplace. I’d gladly pay them their commission, too. Now, why would I do that if I could just sell it myself and save the commission cost? For starters, if I do a for-saleby-owner, or FSBO, I’m only getting my place in front of buyers I can attract from seeing a newspaper ad, Craigslist, and anyone who happens to drive by the house. If you go with a high-octane real estate agent, you’ll have the advantage of being exposed to their entire pool of buyers. More importantly, you’ll be in the MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, database. There, you’ll immediately have thousands of potential buyers. So, who do you think will have the best chance of selling your house? Market exposure is everything in the real estate game! And think about this: Even if you
How much do you put into your old car for maintenance and repairs before it makes sense to buy a new vehicle? – Christy
Do you realize how long you can keep putting that $250 into the car before you reach the point of it making sense to buy a new $10,000 car? I mean, we’re literally talking about years! went the FSBO route every time you moved, you might do three or four of these transactions in a lifetime. A good agent closed three or four deals last week! They’ll know all the ins and outs of buying and selling a home, and they’ll walk you through every step of the process. Research has shown that between basic mistakes, pricing errors, and lack of negotiation skills, you’ll cost yourself more than the agent’s commission by trying to sell it yourself. Trust me, you’ll get a much better deal – with a lot less hassle – by using a top-flight real estate agent! – Dave
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Dear Christy, I know a lot of people don’t believe this, but it’s almost never mathematically justifiable to go out and buy a new car, or even a newer one. Let’s say you’re driving a $1,000 car, and you keep having problems and putting $250 worth of repairs or maintenance into it each month. Do you realize how long you can keep putting that $250 into the car before you reach the point of it making sense to buy a new $10,000 car? I mean, we’re literally talking about years! Really, it all boils down to a couple of things. One, do you have the money sitting around to pay cash for a new car? If you’ve worked hard and can go to the dealership and write a check for a new car, then go for it. The second thing is the hassle factor. Is the car absolutely unsafe, or is it driving you nuts in terms of inconvenience and repair costs? If so, then you might need to look into getting a newer vehicle. You’ll notice I didn’t say a new car, right? And you still pay cash. You don’t want five or six years’ worth of car payments hanging around your neck. I’m not against you having a nice car, Christy. What I’m against is your nice car having you! – Dave For more financial help, visit daveramsey.com.
Commercial real estate and zoning attorney Michele Battle is back in a solo practice. Battle, who was most recently with Smith, Gambrell & Russell in Atlanta, launched Battle Law P.C. in February in Stone Mountain. It is her second round in private practice. Before joining SGR, she operated the Battle Law Group in Avondale Estates. The Harvard Law graduate, who Michele Battle has more than 20 years of experience in real estate law, also has worked with the Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy LLP and Nelson Mullins law firms in Atlanta. The firm specializes in zoning and land use and commercial real estate. Battle, who lives in Stone Mountain, says her firm is offering flat-rate billing instead of the traditional hourly billing charged by most law firms. Battle is also the founder and executive director of the Real Estate Development Institute Inc., a nonprofit corporation that offers real estate educational workshops to minorities.
Stimulus funding workshop Small-business owners can attend a June 17 workshop on “Developing Access to Stimulus Funds for Small Business” at St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain. The workshop, which is free, is hosted by the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition and the Institute of Caribbean Studies. It starts at 7 p.m. and includes a presentation by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The church is at 5365 Memorial Drive. For more information, e-mail gacarib2006@yahoo .com or call Valrie Sanders at 404-752-6080.
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Blessings on Wheels members gather for prayer at Malcolm Cunningham Auto Gallery on Snapfinger Woods Drive in Decatur before departing for downtown Atlanta to help the needy.
Group offers blessings to needy By Carla Parker
Stephanie Rockmore had a vision at the end of last year to bless those who are less fortunate. She vowed to God that she would make sure that she did something once a month in 2010 to help someone in need. S i n c e J a n u a r y, “Blessings on Wheels,” the group she formed, has been blessing some of Atlanta’s less fortunate residents. For several nights leading up their Stephanie Rockmore monthly mission trip, Rockmore, her family and friends meet at her Lithonia home to cook dinner and gather clothes and toiletries to take to downtown Atlanta to homeless shelters and women’s shelters and to homeless people living under the city’s bridges. The group meets at Malcolm Cunningham Auto Gallery in Decatur once a month on a Wednesday where Rockmore used to work before the Ford dealership relocated to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Atlanta. They pray and load up their cars with food and bags of clothing and toiletries before hitting I-20 for downtown Atlanta. Rockmore said they pray and ask God to lead them. “We don’t go to a specific bridge – we go wherever he leads us.” Blessings on Wheels began in January with a blanket drive. Since then, the group has donated nearly $500 worth of food, blankets, clothing and toiletries to the needy. In May, they traveled to the Task Force
Center on Peachtree Street to deliver food and toiletries to the women in the shelter for Mother’s Day. In April, the conditions at a downtown Atlanta women’s and children’s shelter broke their hearts. “We witnessed women lying across three chairs put together to form a bed,” Rockmore said. “We saw children lying and playing on the hard concrete floors with nothing but a blanket for a makeshift mattress.” Rockmore said they met “William,” a homeless man who donated his 10-speed bike because he wanted to bless a child. “He was in the parking lot on the concrete with blankets but woke up to receive food and prayer and asked if he could make a donation to me,” she said. “It was a humbling and emotional experience that night and all I can say is, ‘God, you are an awesome God!’” Rockmore donated a suit, tie, shoes and a MARTA card to William so that he could get to job interviews. Last month she ran into him and was happy to hear that he got a job and is living with someone. “He will now have money to pay his $75 rent.” Rockmore said that giving and helping others is “contagious.” The group meets again at 8:15 p.m. on June 23 at the Malcolm Cunningham Auto Gallery on 4334 Snapfinger Woods Drive in Decatur. Rockmore is looking for more volunteers. “I believe that if you give from your heart, you will receive blessings from God.” To volunteer or for more information, call Stephanie Rockmore at 770-621-0200 or 770-883-0131.
Teens crossing over in rites of passage Four teen girls will take the symbolic walk into womanhood at the June 19 Heshima Girls Rites of Passage Crossing Over Ceremony at First Afrikan Church in Lithonia. During the 6 p.m. ceremony, which merges African cultural traditions and African artistic expression, the teens will drum, dance and recite original poetry that they wrote. In addition, the 14- to 16-year-olds will demonstrate the knowledge they mastered during the 18-month training and development period. Family and church members will give them personal, cultural, inspirational and educational gifts. A karamu – Kiswahili word for commu-
nity feast – will follow the ceremony, which is open to the community. The potluck feast will include dishes representing the many cultures of the African Diaspora, including vegan and vegetarian entrees and desserts. On June 26, the Kijana Boys will cross over in a separate ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Michael McWhorter at dadafi30236@yahoo.com. First Afrikan Presbyterian Church is at 5197 Salem Road in Lithonia. The next Rites of Passage session for girls, ages 13 to 16, begins in October. For information on how to participate, contact Lynne Young at fac.ropinitiative@gmail .com or 678-772-9400 or BJ Beatty-Wilson at bettyejb@comcast.net or 770-981-9381.
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“They don’t have to cook fatback and meat with their vegetables. There are healthier ways to cook vegetables.”
Community garden to help Oakview residents eat better By Carla Parker
In a couple of months, 25 residents of the Oakview Apartments in Decatur will no longer have to buy vegetables from the local grocery store. Instead, they will just go into their own back yard and pick all the fresh veggies they need for dinner. The garden, which has been growing since Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, was made possible by the efforts of Deborah Rolley, also known as Mama Dirt, and the Decatur Housing Authority. Rolley, a gardener and resident of Decatur, introduced the idea to the Housing Authority last August as part of her program, “Connecting Deborah Rolley Communities One House at a Time, One Yard at a Time.” Rolley said the garden will help the residents, who are mostly elderly and disabled, build a healthier lifestyle and save money. “This will also help limit trips to the store and keep them from carrying heavy bags,” she said. The 20-by-20-foot garden is planted
are healthier ways to cook vegetables.” Rolley said she also will show the new gardeners how to grow stevia, a natural sweetener used as a sugar replacement. Research has shown that stevia tends to lower elevated blood pressure and aids in weight loss. It is also safe for diabetics. “The goal is to help the residents help themselves,” she said. “We want them to get healthy by exercising and eating right, and possibly get them off of some of their medication.” DeKalb County funded the garden and also provided the vegetables that were planted. Libranden Irving, DHA’s property management director, said the community garden is the first of many gardening projects to come for the DHA’s properties. “This is a very good cause,” Irving said. “We’re helping our residents become more conscious about their health, and they seem excited about it.” Carla Parker / CrossRoadsNews Margie Shepherd, one of the residents, Oakview Apartments residents (from left) Cora Walker, Priscilla Howard and Sharon Martin place said she is happy to have a garden in her cages around tomatoes in the community garden at the Decatur Housing Authority property. own back yard. “I haven’t done any gardening in a long with enough organic veggies and herbs for different ways of cooking vegetables. “They don’t have to cook fatback and time, so I’m excited to get back into it again,” the residents to eat. Rolley also has pledged to teach the residents about gardening and meat with their vegetables,” she said. “There she said.
Orthodontist joins campaign pushing mouth guards to reduce injuries Summer is almost here. The kids are out of school and hopefully running around outside, playing sports like softball, football, soccer, hockey, and so on, which brings up the subject of injuries. Parents, coaches and physicians know that the damage caused by a ball, elbow or puck can be devastating to a child. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that sports-related injuries are the leading cause of emergency room visits among 12- to 17-year-olds. That’s why Decatur orthodontist Craig Williams says no uniform is complete without a mouth guard. Williams, who has joined the national Craig Williams “Play It Safe” sports safety campaign with the American Association of Orthodontists and football star Emmitt Smith, said that in a recent study, 70 percent of parents say their biggest fear is that their kids will get hurt while playing organized sports, yet 67 percent admitted that
their child does not wear a mouth guard during organized sports. Williams said that making their kids wear mouth guards can alleviate injury and allay those fears. “Everybody should wear mouth guards when playing contact sports like basketball, baseball, football and soccer,” he said. “Mouth guards prevent injuries and long-term damage to the teeth.” Williams and the AAO have four tips for keeping kids safe during sports: Wear mouth guards during contact sports; wear a helmet; wear protective eyewear; and wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin. Williams said mouth guards are the least expensive pieces of protective equipment available. Over-the-counter versions may cost as little as $5, but custom-fit mouth guards offer greater protection. “Not only do mouth guards save teeth,” he said, “they may protect the jaw.” For more information, visit www.braces.org or www .drcraigwilliamsortho.com.
Football great Emmitt Smith (blue shirt) poses with kids modeling mouth guards. Smith and the American Association of Orthodontists say the guards are an inexpensive way to minimize injuries during contact sports.
Tips to play it safe all summer Thursday, June 24, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the DeKalb Medical Theater on North Decatur campus Join Jeff Traub, M.D., a DeKalb Medical orthopedic surgeon, as he talks about the latest advances in the treatment of knee conditions and pain. A complimentary tour of the Joint Solutions Center will take place from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. People wishing to tour the Joint Solutions Center should meet in the Theater at 4:30 p.m.
Keep safety in mind this summer as you travel, swim and enjoy the great outdoors, the DeKalb County Board of Health advises. The board offers some simple ways to protect yourself:
because they are at higher risk of flu-related complications.
Take basic medical supplies Pack a thermometer; alcoholbased hand rubs; tissues; and overthe-counter products, including pain and fever reducers, stomach Travel carefully Going on a road trip this sum- remedies, cough medicines, and mer? Drive safely. Wear your safety sports/rehydrating drinks with belt. Use proper child restraints. electrolytes. Don’t drink and drive. Slow down. Watch out for pedestrians and Protect yourself from sun Use sunscreen with an SPF bicyclists. If traveling outside the country, of 15 or higher. Wear clothing to be sure to get all proper vaccina- protect exposed skin, a hat with tions. And get an H1N1 flu vacci- a wide brim, and sunglasses that nation if you haven’t yet. Sporadic wrap around and block as close cases of 2009 H1N1 continue to to 100 percent of UVA and UVB be detected in the United States rays as possible. Stay in the shade and in other parts of the world, when possible, especially between especially in the Caribbean, Central 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is America, and tropical regions of the strongest. South America, West Africa, and Swim safely South and Southeast Asia. Choose areas with lifeguards, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends use personal flotation devices (life that young children, people 65 jackets), limit alcohol consumption, years and older, pregnant women, take advantage of local swimming and people with chronic health lessons, and get CPR-certified. For more information about the conditions like asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, 2009 H1N1 flu and travel medicine HIV/AIDS, heart, or neurologic vaccinations, visit www.dekalb disease get the 2009 H1N1 vaccine health.net or www.cdc.gov.
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Parent Resource Center Notice The DeKalb County School System’s Parent Resource Center sites have adjusted their hours for June and July 2010. Open M-F, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
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Seniors listen in Tuesday at Lou Walker Senior Center to President Barack Obama’s national town hall meeting updating them on the Affordable Care Act.
Obama gives seniors health update By Carla Parker
More than 100 DeKalb seniors were in the audience when President Barack Obama clarified health care reform for the nation’s senior citizens on June 8. Barack Obama The elderly women and men listened in to the president’s national tele-town hall meeting at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia as he and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius took questions from seniors across the country on the Affordable Care Act, passed in March by Congress. The meeting’s goal was to help combat senior scams and fraud ahead of the first mailing of the $250 rebate checks to seniors on Medicare who fall into the prescription drug coverage gap known as the “donut hole.” Last year, roughly 97,800 Medicare beneficiaries in Georgia fell in the donut hole, or gap in Medicare Part D drug coverage, and received no extra help to defray the cost of their prescription drugs. Obama told them Tuesday that there should not have been a donut hole in the first place. “This year, the seniors will receive their $250 check,” he said. “Next year we’ll phase in a 50 percent discount on prescription drugs and each year the cost will reduce.” The president said the administration still
has to work with the drug companies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs in general. Cindy Mann, director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations, and other administraKathleen Sebelius tors and specialists from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Council on Aging joined in the discussions. Mann said the president’s town hall meeting is one of many ways that they are sharing information about the law. “This meeting is one important way to share information,” she said. “We’re also going to hand out brochures with facts about the bill. It’s a great opportunity for our seniors to get their questions answered and learn the facts.” Conneva Hall, who has been going the Lou Walker Center for two years, said the meeting allowed seniors to interact with the government about their concerns. The 57-year-old Lithonia resident said she was satisfied with the president’s responses. “I think he addressed all the issues,” she said. For more information about facts on health reform, visit www.ncoa.org. Senior citizens who want health insurance counseling, assistance and referral can visit www.northwestga-aaa.org/georgiacares .html or call 1-800-669-8387.
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There will be no workshops scheduled after 5:00 pm and no Saturday openings during June and July, 2010. The regular schedule will resume in August 2010.
Parents! Please remember to go by your schools, DeKalb County public libraries and check the DCSS website for the next issue of the Parent Resource Center Newsletter, which gives information and activities for the months of July, August, and September, 2010. The newsletter will be available the last week of June 2010 If you have questions, contact the Parent Community Liaison Specialists at the District office Anderia Russell/678-676-0312 Barry Cross/678-676-0250 Jackie Marshall/678-676-0376
Help Build a Stronger, Healthier DeKalb! It starts with you. Learn about factors that affect health and what you and your community can do to prevent injury, illness and early death.
Study of Black Women & Breast Cancer University of Georgia researchers now accepting participants Who can enroll? Black women who: • Are ages 39 and older • Have been diagnosed with breast cancer • Have completed cancer treatment What is involved? • Apply via email at info@survivoriam.com or call (706) 542-0844 • Complete a 1-1/2 hour questionnaire at home or in a safe, private location of your choice • Receive $35 reimbursement for your time and participation
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$13,997
2008 FORD FUSION SE
$13,997
2009 TOYOTA CAMRY
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Automatic, Low Miles, Local Trade, Stk#A1067
2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING
2008 FORD FUSION SEL
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE Loaded, Clean Carfax, Stk#A1113
$10,997
2007 FORD FUSION SE
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX CONVERTIBLE Loaded, Stk#A1112
2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT
$14,997
Loaded, Low Miles, Local Trade, Stk#A1138
$13,997
$16,997
2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230 SPORT
Leather, CD, Stk# A1087
$17,997
2005 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 4X4
Leather, Loaded, Must See, Stk#A1142
3.5L V6, Loaded, Stk#A1111
$14,997
Loaded, 1 Owner, Stk#A1114
$16,997
2006 FORD F-150 LARIAT
Leather, Must See, Loaded, Stk#A1118
$18,997
2007 BMW 530i
$21,997
Leather, Moonroof, CD, Stk#A1116
$25,997
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Automatic, Must See, Stk#A1080
$13,997
2006 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE
Loaded, Clean Vehicle, Must See, Stk#A1151
$13,998
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT PWR, Loaded Stk#A1082
$14,997
2007 HONDA ACCORD EX
18K Miles, Automatic, Clean Car-Fax, Stk#A1150
$16,998
2007 FORD F-150 FX2 SPORT
Loaded, Local Trade, Stk#A1126
$19,997
2010 FORD TAURUS LIMITED
19K Miles, Leather, Loaded, Sharp, Stk#A1154
$26,998
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TWO LOCATIONS!
WESLEY CHAPEL I-20, Exit Wesley Chapel To Snapfinger Woods Drive
AT THE MALL AT STONECREST 7849 Mall Parkway Lithonia
770-987-9000 678-382-6400 Sales Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 8:00pm Sat 9:00am - 8:00pm • Sun Closed
Parts & Service Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 7:00pm Sat 7:00am - 4:00pm • Sun Closed
5C (10.5”) X 16” 21228-MCAQ (6/12) crossroads fc (mp)
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•Premium Synthetic Blend Oil & filter change •Check air & cabin air filters •Inspect brake system •Test battery •Check belts & hoses WITH •Top off all fluids
$11,997
2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
TRUCKS! 770-987-8189
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OIL CHANGE WITH MULTI-POINT INSPECTION
Clean, Carfax, Stk#A1033
2008 DODGE CHARGER SE
2008 FORD MUSTANG 2009 CHRYSLER V6 DELUXE SEBRING LX CONVERTIBLE
Automatic, Loaded, Stk#A1108
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S