Ryan’s Remarks

By Dr. Ryan T. Sauers

I hope everyone is off to a great February and the second month of 2023. Our community continues to grow. Why? We are blessed with amazing people who choose to live, work, and play right here in Our Town. We should be proud of our community. Most communities are not as close as the ones we have. With that said, our attention span is short (or some might argue non-existent), so here are three points I want us to think about.

1. People love to smile and laugh. How many times have you heard a funny story that made your day? How often have you seen something so silly that it makes you laugh? You know – when you just keep laughing and can’t stop? How much fun do we have with long-term or deep friends whom we can truly be ourselves with? A lot of fun. And what do we do? We laugh. So, make someone’s day and make them smile and laugh.

2. People love to have fun. Why do you see so many people playing fantasy football, going to theme parties, and/or playing mindless games on their mobile devices? Many use these things as breaks from their everyday routine and to relieve stress from our constantly connected and noisy world. They are fun, simple, and mindless. Have you ever seen adults dress up in full gear for football games or a Halloween outfit? People really get into it. Why? We all love to have fun. This “feeling like a kid again” is the magic that most experience when they visit Disneyworld. And, it is what Disney is selling. We are supposed to act like kids and smile there, so we do. And in case you missed the memo, it is okay to have fun each day of your life. It is contagious.

3. People love technology yet miss the personal touch. How many of us just want someone to handle our requests promptly, get things right the first time, and save us time/stress when dealing with a problem that we’ve had with a good, service, etc.? I know I do. But instead, we hear, “For faster service, visit us online.” Note: This is CODE for “Don’t call us. We are busy, and if you go online, we don’t have to talk to you or staff as many people.” Thus, be sure technology works for us

Health Matters: We Are All on a Diet

By Dr. LaRonda Ward

Every day we are inundated with fad diets, temporary weightloss solutions, and short-term weight-management strategies that are not ideal for sustained weight loss. People are hurled into programs that offer nothing more than cookie-cutter approaches to health and wellness. Many people begin to wonder if their wellness goals will ever be achieved. These diets may work for the short term, but they do not take into account that most Americans are starving for nutrients and in need of cellular detoxification, stress management, and hormonal and endocrine support.

My approach to health is focusing on the cornerstone of wellness: nutrition. Nutrition is bio-individual. I take into consideration the foundational needs of each individual’s body based on their stress, exercise, genetics, and lifestyle. The nutritional needs of people vary from person to person, so I design a diet and nutrition program that is appropriate for the individual’s needs. What works for one person may not work for the needs of another. There are a host of mineral and vitamin deficiencies that can create disease in the body. Bringing these deficiencies up to optimum levels often eliminates symptoms and challenges in wellness. The fast-paced American lifestyle has many households choosing convenience foods over those used for fuel. It is believed that 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from deficiencies in key minerals such as zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iodine, and chromium. Minerals create a cascade of enzymatic activities that support anabolic and catabolic processes in the body. Deficiencies in minerals can lead to both mental and physical aberrancies, causing dis-ease in the body.

Due to the lack of nutrients in foods, 94% of Americans lack essential vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, E, K, and B vitamins. Failure to

Continued on page 11 help every homeowner in need. One such example happened just last year, when Todd was watching the news and saw a story about a local veteran who had been scammed by a different roofing company and was now in desperate need of a new roof for his home. Todd reached out to the news station, found the veteran’s contact information, and replaced his roof for free.

“When there is a need, we try to step up,” said Todd. “We are trying to be part of something bigger than ourselves.”

Perimeter Roofing also partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, another local charity that builds and installs beds for children who do not have a bed of their own. Every month, Perimeter Roofing sets two days aside: one day is dedicated to building beds alongside the members of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Then they spend another day loading the beds on their trucks and delivering and installing them to kids in need all around the community. Sleep in Heavenly Peace also provides sheets and bedding that match up with a child’s favorite thing, like dinosaurs or unicorns.

Much of Todd’s desire to help the community and those in need was inspired by overcoming his own battle with addiction and homelessness. He feels strongly that everyone deserves a chance to be treated well and given the opportunity to thrive. This attitude extends to his business practices and philosophy, which Todd uses to provide opportunities to people who may otherwise struggle to find that second chance.

“It’s awesome to see employees who have rough pasts go from having nothing to building a career, making money, and becoming part of something bigger,” said Todd. “I want to see what we can build, how large we can grow, and how many people we can take care of.”

Todd and his team at Perimeter Roofing don’t just want your business – they want to help you in every way they can. If you have some roofing needs or just aren’t sure which step to take first for repairs, just give them a call at 678-948-7663. You can find Perimeter Roofing in Lawrenceville, Columbus, Marietta, Athens, area of north Georgia, Raleigh, Nashville, and Houston. Just find the location that works best for you.

If you want to help Perimeter Cares pay off lunch debts or with any of their other ongoing projects, just visit perimetercares.org or find them on Facebook to learn what needs you can help meet.

More information at https://perimeterroofing.com/