In an emergency, experience matters Emergencies happen. And when they do, rest assured that you’ll get the best care close to home. Northside’s boardcertified emergency medicine physicians and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified nurses are just right up the road. We hope we don’t have to see you, but if we do, you’ll be in the best possible hands. Visit us online at www.northside.com.
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The Color of Life Warm temperatures are here, and getting hotter every day. The grills are fired up and so are we! June is off to a sizzling start as we bring you the AroundAbout Cumming application, available for Android® and Apple® products. We hope you’ll enjoy the coupons that are available to our app users. Thank you to our advertising partners for their support and for providing us with great offers that we can pass along to you. Please don’t become so blinded by this white-hot summer that you miss the visually dazzling season. Color is the byproduct of the spectrum of light reflected or absorbed by the human eye and processed by the human brain. This summer takes
us back to 2008 when an exhibition at The J. Paul Getty Museum Getty Villa showcased masterpieces that revealed the many uses of color in figural sculpture over the course of four millennia. The exhibit, The Color of Life, reminded us of the bountiful of colors nature bestows upon us. The array of colors during the summer is magnificent; a sight for us to see, perceive and enjoy. As you gear up for summer break, we hope you’ll take time for the events that have been carefully put together for your enjoyment, including the upcoming 4th of July festivities at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Check out the arts festivals, farmers markets, outdoor concerts and other fun events and activities featuring delicious produce to delight our palates and colors that can add happiness to our lives.
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Community News from Senator Murphy [ by Senator Jack Murphy, R-GA 27th District]
WATER, WATER, WATER Last month I was invited to speak at the Lake Lanier Association meeting to talk about water issues concerning Lake Lanier. Having lived on the lake for over 27 years, I have seen the water levels fluctuate wildly from almost 20 feet below full pool, which is 1071 feet, to six feet above full pool. Everyone concerned thinks we need to do a study to determine what will happen if the lake is raised, i.e., regarding the docks, marinas, and bridges. The Corps of Engineers already has that information since the lake has been above full pool many times. They know what the effect will be. The main problem is the Corps cannot agree to raise the lake until Congress reauthorizes the lake for drinking water. Then we have to settle the lawsuit with Alabama and Florida. Finally we have to wait on Judge Magnuson’s ruling. Raising the lake by two feet would increase the capacity of the lake by 26 billion gallons of water, roughly equivalent to that of Lake Seminole. This idea seems very logical, but not so simple to do. Georgia does not own the lake. I wish we did. The Federal Government owns it; therefore, we have to work with them. Senator Hawkins, Representative Hamilton, Representative Heard and I went to Washington, D.C. two years ago with a resolution asking the Federal Government to raise the lake level. I believe they were going to consider the proposal until the Magnuson ruling. As a State Senator, the entire General Assembly and Governor has to look at all of the options that will benefit North Georgia and the entire state. We need to create more reservoirs, raise the lake level and use interbasin transfers from the Tennessee River. It is hard to believe that over 50 years ago when the lake was built that we would be questioning whether it could be used for drinking water, unbelievable. Water has become a very precious asset. We need to do everything we can to preserve it. I will do everything I can to ensure that Lake Lanier is used at its best and highest resource. May God Bless You and Your Family and our great State of Georgia.
Senator Jack Murphy (R-GA 27th District) may be reached at 404-6567127 or jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov.
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News Around Cumming Call for Entries: Reviewing Rodin With the unique exhibition of 24 sculptures by Auguste Rodin on display at North Georgia College and State University comes another unique art opportunity. This exhibition aims at reviewing Rodin’s sculpture and reflecting the forms, poses, characters, and elements of his work in your own personal works of art. Student, faculty, and local area artists are invited to participate in this exhibition. All media will be welcomed and considered. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. The deadline for entries is June 27, 2011. The exhibition will run from July 1 through August 19 in the NGCSU Library & Technology Center. For details visit http://www.northgeorgia.edu/rodin. NGCSU is located at 82 College Circle in Dahlonega.
Eagle Scout Recognized by Forsyth County Commissioners At their June 2 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of an Eagle Scout. Spencer Allen Forbes was presented a Resolution from the commissioners. Spencer Allen Forbes is a member of Troop 39 of the Boy Scouts of America and is a student at North Forsyth High School. His Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held April 17, 2011.located at 82 College Circle in Dahlonega.
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Arant and Toman Elected as 9th District Officers American Legion The American Legion Cumming Post 307 is pleased to announce the selection of John Arant as District 9 Commander and current 307 Commander Geoff Toman as Junior Vice Commander. The 9th District extends from Roswell to Blue Ridge, GA. and has 22 Posts in the District. The 9th District is one of 12 Districts in the GA. Dept., with over 6,000 members. John and Geoff’s mission is to serve the members and Posts of the District, promote patriotism and Americanism with our variety of youth programs.
Market 334 Welcomes New Artisans and Opens Fresh Market Kim Maley is pleased to announce the addition of new artisans to the Market 334 marketplace. Artistic Difference featuring hand hammered copper and silver jewelry creations, Honeysuckle Soaps, with a variety of soaps and lotions to choose from, Glow, and It’s So Ewe, featuring beautiful felted and embellished accessories, bracelets and bags, are now available at the market. The Farmers Market is now open. Fresh tomatoes, melons, corn, peaches, pecans and other produce is available Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am - 5pm. Stop by and check out the Market, located at 334 Dahlonega Street in Cumming.
Windermere Orthodontics Celebrates One Year! Dr. Michael Gorlovsky and Dr. Cesar Cardenas, along with the staff at Windermere Orthodontics, are celebrating their one year anniversary this month. Windermere Orthodontics is located at 3120 Mathis Airport Parkway, Suite 106 in Suwanee. The facility was designed with patients’ comfort in mind. The office leading-edge technology includes digital X-rays, advanced sterilization systems, and a paperless office to be easy on the environment. The team of orthodontic specialists are proud to provide friendly, professional, personable, and service oriented treatment to the Windermere and neighboring communities. Contact 770-888-1929 for a complimentary consultation.
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Stephen Clark Age 5 on June 5 Son of Ed & Rochelle Clark, brother of Allana Clark.
Tommy Coutu Sophie Ralph 9 years old on July 8
12 years old on June 10
Melissa Dibben Tuesday, June 21
Talia Mollett Sunday, June 19
Scarlette Scarborough June 18
Jeffrey B. New Sunday, June 26 Jennifer Callahan Williams June 5
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VOLUNTEERING [ by Ruth Goode ]
On April 21, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The Serve America Act reauthorizes and expands national service programs such as Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America and many other programs and initiatives. These programs are designed to increase the number of volunteers dedicated to addressing the most important needs in communities across America. Helping others is an important part of the American way of life. In 1887 the first United Way was created in Denver. The movement spread throughout the country and today the mission remains the same. We’re still focused on mobilizing the caring power of communities and making a difference in people’s lives. Encouraging our citizens to volunteer is a cornerstone in our work. Volunteers play a vital role everywhere you look. It gives people the opportunity to change lives, not only other lives but their own lives as well. There is not only a benefit to individuals, but without volunteers, most nonprofit organizations would be unable to function efficiently. There’s benefit to taxpayers, too! Without CASA volunteers in Forsyth County, the court system would’ve paid $382,920 for Guardian Ad Litem Attorney fees in 2010. Thank goodness for our CASA volunteers and the important work they perform everyday! I read an article recently about Milwaukee’s school system. They had some of the lowest scores for fourth grade reading in the United States. That spells disaster for the future of those young people. The Greater Milwaukee has a 46 member business Volunteer Council that was faced with a challenge: could they possibly take those volunteers who are devoted to community service and have a collective impact on one of their community’s most pressing needs? Yes, they could. The council now deploys dozens of employees on their lunch hours to work directly with elementary children with the lowest reading scores. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of volunteer programs on critical social needs and the bottom line is that volunteer mobilization has notable returns. I can’t let this article go by without mentioning a fantastic volunteer effort in our own community. Piney Grove Middle School opened its doors four years ago. Since that time school staff has focused on their “Five A’s”: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Activities and Altruistic Endeavors. On May 12, staff, parents and 1100 students boarded buses to volunteer at over 50 charitable organizations throughout the county, taking their biggest step to grow the Altruistic Endeavors part of their school program. The first ever Grizzly Great Day of Giving (G3) was a huge success for the students and the community. “We believe that engaging in community service creates quality opportunities for our students to better understand the true meaning of “giving of themselves” to help the greater good. At Piney Grove we are focused on creating quality opportunities for our students that allow them to unlock the potential within themselves,” says Principal Terri North. Many thanks to Ms. North and G3 Coordinator Therese Batson, for creating this opportunity for so many students to serve their community. Job well done! If you are interested in volunteer opportunities in Forsyth County, you can contact us here at United Way of Forsyth County, 770-781-4110 or visit www.HandsonForsyth.org. Join 500 volunteers and be a part of our Day of Caring on September 9, 2011! There’s something in it for you…Volunteers work for free, but they don’t work for nothing! 12
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[ by Eric Shorb] Since October 9th, The Humane Society of Forsyth County’s Thrift Store has seen a multitude of growth and changes. We continue to strive toward increasing the awareness of services and work of the Forsyth County Humane Society and providing a loud voice to those who cannot speak. Over the last eight months, the outpouring of support and numerous positive comments about the cause, and the store, have been humbling and generous. Our employees and volunteers have worked arduously to get us where we are today. We continue to strive toward offering a great retail alternative during these tough economic times, while keeping the goal of helping the animals always in our efforts. As we continue to grow our business, it is important to keep in mind that what we are doing for the animals is only a small part of the amazing work of the Forsyth County No Kill Shelter. There are many fundraising and volunteer opportunities available, and all of them need your help and support. If you have a few hours a day, a week, or a month, consider joining the league of volunteers of The Humane Society of Forsyth County. Or stop by the Thrift Store and peruse through our offerings, while learning more about our missing and see for yourself how enjoyable helping to save a life can be! The store is open Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Humane Society Thrift Store of Forsyth County 168 Tri County Plaza • Cumming, GA 30040 770-886-5806 • hsthriftstore@att.net
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Forsyth County Government News 110 E. Main Street, Suite 210 • TV Forsyth — Comcast Channel 23 • www.forsythco.com Visit Lake Lanier this Summer Enjoy the sunshine and Lake Lanier by visiting a Forsyth County park this summer. The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department offers residents wonderful amenities on the shores of Lake Lanier. From boat ramps to camping sites to fishing piers, there is an activity sure to please every member of the family. Forsyth County Parks on Lake Lanier: Charleston Park - 5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming - Boat ramp, picnic tables and courtesy dock
Young Deer Park - 7300 Heard Road, Cumming – Picnic pavilion, sand beach/lake swimming area, swing set, boat ramp and courtesy dock For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation Department page at www.forsythco.com. Alzheimer’s Respite Care Offered by Forsyth County Senior Services Alzheimer’s Respite Care is a service offered by Forsyth County Senior Services for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, and their caregivers. Known as the Sunshine Club, this program provides caregivers a block of time for themselves by providing a safe environment filled with cognitively and physically stimulating activities for their loved one. The Sunshine Club meets Monday through Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. A nutritious lunch and refreshments are provided, and transportation may be available. To receive additional information about the Sunshine Club Alzheimer’s Respite Care program, call Laura Bagwell at 770.781.2178.
Shady Grove Campground - 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road, Cumming RV and tent campsites, restrooms with showers, playground, sand beach/ lake swimming area, swing set, boat ramp and courtesy dock. Visitors will notice recent improvements funded by the $100 million Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond, including larger spaces for recreational vehicles.
400 North Opportunity Zone Forsyth County has been one of the fastest growing counties in the nation for years. To help assist in the redevelopment and revitalization of the county’s older properties, a portion of north Forsyth County has been designated as the 400 North Opportunity Zone by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This area includes parcels along Highway 369 from Highway 9 to Mashburn Drive. The goals of the 400 North Opportunity Zone are to promote private investment, create jobs and increase the tax base. The 400 North Opportunity Zone accomplishes this by encouraging redevelopment and revitalization efforts by offering the state’s maximum job tax credit of $3,500 per job while providing to new and existing businesses expanded job tax credits for a 10-year period. With these benefits in place, a business that adds two new jobs and maintains those jobs for five years could earn up to $35,000 in state tax credits. “Forsyth County has already seen businesses take advantage of the 400 North Opportunity Zone since it was officially established in March 2010,” said Interim Director of Planning and Development Tom Brown. For details about the 400 North Opportunity Zone, visit the Planning Department page at www.forsythco.com.
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Community Calendar Rice for Remission Date: June 21 Time: 3:00-10:00 p.m. Location: Rice Restaurant and Sushi Bar, 3480 Keith Bridge Rd, #B1, Cumming Information: Mark your calendars for a ‘Dine to Donate’ event at Rice – ‘Rice for Remission’. All you have to do is come eat (take-out orders count too!) Rice is donating 20% of their sales that night to Stick it 2 Cancer. Last year the event raised $1,000. Stick it 2 Cancer is a local team raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Help us reach our goal of $45,000! For details visit www.stickit2cancer.com.
Smoke on the Mountain Date: Now through June 26 Times: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m.; Sunday 3:00 p.m. Location: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street, Cumming Information: A musical comedy about a family of gospel singers in economically depressed 1938, a little family feudin’ along with keeping the faith in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church somewhere in the North Carolina hills. The audience is invited to pull up a pew and join in the rollicking good time. Audiences of all ages will leave this richly entertaining evening clapping, singing, laughing and cheering. Smoke on the Mountain is presented by the North Georgia Acting Company, based out of Jasper, Georgia.
Get ready! 4th of July in Cumming GA The City of Cumming has the BEST 4th of July Celebration around! The Independence Day Celebration begins on July 3rd at 6:00 p.m. with various vendors including food and drink, inflatables for kids, a live band, wonderful fireworks display along with an all age dance contest following the fireworks. Bring your blanket, set out on the lawn and enjoy the festivities. There is no admission or parking fee for the July 3rd celebration! On July 4th come and enjoy the famous Steam Engine Parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Parade will include steam engines, antique tractors, antique cars and many other floats decorated in the spirit of the holiday. Following the Steam Engine Parade you can take a closer look at the steam engines, tractors and cars at the Fairgrounds. For questions regarding the 4th of July Parade call Cindy Hansard 770-887-0516 or Amy Webb 770-889-6103.
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Summer Jobs [ Becky Brown, CPA]
This is the time of year when flowers are in bloom, temperatures are rising, kids are out of school, and college students are home for the summer. It is also the time of year when these same college students as well as some high school kids are looking for summer jobs. So it might be a good time to talk about the tax filing requirements for dependents. It is important for your son or daughter as well as you to know what to expect. Here are a few rules to keep in mind: • A parent can claim a child as a dependent up to the age of 18 and up to the age of 24 if they are a full time student. • Even if the child files a return, he/she can still be claimed as a dependent on the parent’s tax return. • The parent or the child may claim the child as a dependent; but not both. • If the child has earned income (W2) earnings of more than $5,700, he/she must file their own tax return. • If the child has net earnings from self-employment (1099) of at least $400, he/she must file their own tax return. Of course, anytime your child receives a W2 with tax withholding, they should file their own tax return to have the tax refunded. On a side note, when your son or daughter is filling out the W4, they can always choose ‘exempt’ for tax filing status if they are a student and then there won’t be any tax withheld from the paycheck. But, be careful, you don’t want them to do this if they are making much more than the $5,700 limit mentioned above. These are just a few of the general rules for dependent filing. As with all tax rules there are always exceptions and special cases. Now, let’s go enjoy those flowers and warm temperatures and let the kids work for a while!
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Flavors of Forsyth Culinary Competition Winners > People’s Choice Fagan’s Biscuit Barn 1530 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming > Best Appetizer/Salad Chef Kern’s 3060 Keith Bridge Rd # 7, Cumming
> Best Fast Dining Entrée Which Wich The Avenue Forsyth 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 4150, Cumming > Best Casual Dining Entrée Cheeky 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming
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> Best Fine Dining Entrée Baba’s Gyro & Kabob 2310 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming
The heat is on… and thank goodness for ice cream! Ice Cream Social serves up sundaes, cupcakes, and cakes. And with customized colors and flavors, any theme goes.
> Best Dessert South Forsyth High School Culinary Arts’ Southside Bistro
Cinda Reid, owner, crafts many of her own flavors and offer extensive ice cream choices and toppings. Her greatest talent lies in baking and decorating. Formally trained in Australia, she has been making award-winning cakes and frostings since 1977. During a visit to Ice Cream Social you can choose from her cake and cupcake specialties or design your own flavors and color combos to add a special touch to any occasion. Some of the regulars on the menu are the Elvis Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter with gourmet chocolate guitars on top, Lemon Sour Cream, Boston Cream, German Chocolate, Coconut Cream, and Cheery Cherry---all of which come as beautifully decorated cakes and in cupcake sizes if you’re just hungry for a nibble!
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Cinda can organize any party theme and also hosts “Adults’ Night Out” events including painting classes and stationery-making. Even home-based business consultants host their parties at Ice Cream Social for the great atmosphere and extensive space it allows. Ice Cream Social 5910 Bethelview Rd, Cumming Hours M-F 11:30 am–8pm, Sat from 11:30 til 9 or 10, Sundays 1-7 www.ice-cream-social.com
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Five Wonders of Forsyth County [ by Matt Coutu ]
Finding interesting and fun things to do where one lives is sometimes a bit of a challenge. With the help of my friend and mentor, Bruce Logan, we set out to experience Forsyth County. Our seven hour road trip took us to various places, including those listed below. While there are more than five awesome things to do in Forsyth, I opted to write about the top five that, along with Mr. Bruce, we have chosen as the first in our Wonders of Forsyth list. BUFORD DAM
While the Buford Dam might not be an amusement park, it is definitely considered a wonder. The way it pushes water down the Chattahoochee River astounds me. Of course while it does this it’s a bit dangerous to swim in, but it is definitely entertaining to watch as it thunders out of the massive holes in its 190 foot tall body. It certainly impresses me how smart and energy efficient it is that electricity can be made from something that was built 61 years ago. The dam is also a great place to go for a picnic. Observe the wildlife, go fishing, walk on one of the paths through the woods, or just relax and watch the river pass by. Nothing is planned at the Buford Dam; do as you please. You’re on your own schedule. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
The Chattahoochee River, or “River of Painted Rocks,” named by the Creek Indians has been around since before 1000 BC. Beginning at the Buford Dam, the Chattahoochee River stretches for hundreds of miles through Georgia, Alabama and Florida. It supplies 70% of metro Atlanta’s drinking water. That’s almost 300 million gallons of water a year! The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, or CRNRA for short, (right here in Cumming) attracts more than 3.5 million visitors a year! Plus, the Hooch happens to be the southernmost habitat for rainbow, brook and brown trout. Filippo Casadei is from Cesena, Italy and is currently a student at Georgia Tech. I met him while he was fishing at the CRNRA. “I love to fish here,” he said. “It’s great when the water has just come out of the dam and all the fish are moving around. I mostly catch trout. Although, I come here to fish, there are many other things to do here as well, like swim, picnic, raft, kayak, and canoe. There’s never a boring day when I come here.” LAKE LANIER
I stood knee deep in 55 year old Lake Sidney Lanier. The water is warm this time of year. I dig my toes deeper into the warm, gritty sand. Here at Lake Lanier, I can do anything from boating to jet-ski or just lie on the beach. Lake Lanier is one of the best Wonders there is here in Forsyth County, in my humble opinion. Lake Lanier harnesses the power of both the Chattahoochee and the Chestatee Rivers. Lanier also serves as a vital economic resource for the state of Georgia, bringing in $5.5 billion dollars annually and over 8 million visitors per year! As well as being a big attraction to North Georgia, Lanier is a grand fishing spot for catching world class bass.
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SAWNEE MOUNTAIN YYou can see the view for miles up here. I feel like I’m at the top of Mt. Everest, right here in Cumming. To the north are the Blue Ridge Mountains. To the east are many farms, with grazing cattle that look like black and white ants from where I stand. To the west, is suburbia. The 15 minutes it took me to get up here were well worth it. For thousands of years, Sawnee Mountain has stood as a highly visible landmark to North Georgia. It is believed to be the very beginning of the Appalachian Trail. In the early 1800’s, the first white settlers came to Cumming. A Cherokee Indian by the name of Sawnee, who was a skilled carpenter and farmer, welcomed them and helped them build their homes. When, he died, the settlers named the mountain in his honor. In 1829, the word was getting around that there was gold in North Georgia so people were looking everywhere they could find. People mined in Sawnee Mountain and continued to look for several years, but eventually the mining efforts were abandoned because of the enormous costs of extracting the gold. At the top of the mountain there are many rocks you can sit, lie and climb on. Some are in the shape of seats and are on precarious perches. These are called the Indian Seats because it is said that the Native Americans would hold religious ceremonies up there. THE TIRAMISU AT QUANTO BASTA ITALIAN RISTORANTE Okay, so the last stop on this Wonderful Tour of Forsyth County is Quanto Basta Ristorante. I won’t be having a meal tonight; I’m here for one thing: the tiramisu. I’ve tried the tiramisu at pretty much every Italian place here in Cumming. This isn’t just any tiramisu, this is Quanto Basta Tiramisu. After having Quanto Basta, I will never be able to turn back to just, average. This stuff is to die for. A cool layer of vanilla cake at the bottom. Next are the whipped cream and the coffee a shaving on top, but it’s not over yet! Next are two strawberries with whipped cream. After that are two coffee crackers and then last but not least, the delicate mint leaf placed so perfectly on top of the whole dessert. While I may only be 14 years old, I do believe I have found the best Tiramisu ever! There are many great things right here in Forsyth County. Perhaps you will take time do meander through some of the wonders listed above, or find some of your own. There are plenty more wonderful areas to visits, foods to taste, and sites to see. I know Mr. Bruce and I will find many other wonderful sites to see, edibles to savor, and adventures to enjoy. And that’s a good thing.
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Matt Coutu is a resident of Cumming. He is a recent 8th grade graduate of Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs and an aspiring journalist.
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[ by Julie Brennan ]
A friend once asked me if I had been taught fear. The question shocked me at first, and then I realized that I was not taught fear but respect. Fear denotes the agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Respect denotes both a positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity (such as a nation or a religion), and also specific actions and conduct. Last year we announced in this magazine the opening of a new outdoor adventure in Lula, GA. North Georgia Canopy Tours recently celebrated its one year anniversary, so I decided it was time to try it out for myself. Along with our photographer Kim Bates, I geared up for what proved to be an awesome afternoon in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Our hosts and guides were outstanding, and the folks that were part of our adventure made the experience a once in a lifetime treat. I was the only one in the group who had never experienced a zip line, which made for a few laughs and interesting circumstances. The experience began “low and slow,” though we soon found ourselves zipping at greater heights and speeds through the lush canopy. We enjoyed a birds-eye view of the North Oconee River, ravines, ponds, pastures, and wildlife. Despite my efforts to maintain a steady focus on keeping my body positioned straight ahead, that didn’t happen. Everything around me was beautiful, peaceful and worth taking a look – so as my eyes turned one way so did my body. Thank goodness that Kevin and Austin were there every step of the way, making sure all harnesses, ropes, clips, and every other safety piece was in place at all times. They maintained a fun and light-hearted environment amongst the beautiful backdrop of the tree tops, the glorious sky above us, and the magnificent surroundings that spoiled us.
natural beautiful area, and a dual racing zip over the Hilltop Pond in front of the Observation Deck were simply fabulous. I did realize I do fear one thing – rappelling. Though safely held by ropes and harnesses, I was not able to let go as easily as the rest of the folks in our group. However, as with life, once I realized that there were others there who “had my back,” it was easier to let go. My eyes remained focused on the guides that made it all oh so easy. The feeling I enjoyed from that afternoon is one that remains in my memory. Besides taking pleasure in the beauty of the awesome mountains, meeting new friends, and learning more about ecological responsibility, I was able to cross out another item off my List of things I never thought I’d do. Should you ever have the opportunity to take a ride to Lula and enjoy a time of freedom and fun, I encourage you to “zip it!” NORTH GEORGIA CANOPY TOURS 5290 Harris Road, Lula, Georgia 30554 770 869 7272 | 770-869-9993 phone/fax www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com
North Georgia Canopy Tours has added a nationally and locally approved 4 stage geocache which is free to the public, an 18 hole disc golf course with doubles tournaments every 3rd Sunday of the month, and camping in teepees! Did you know? Kids ages 10-15 zip for ½ price (valid Tuesday through Thursday) with the purchase of a full price adult Adventure Tour purchase.
The adventure is worth every minute of it; the ability to soar through the air attached to a steel cable—which soon disappeared from our consciousness— the ziplines, sky bridges, moderate hikes through a
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lifestyle Protecting Your Work: Be Sure to Copyright [ by Ahmad Meradji ] With so many ways for your book to be seen and shared in this Digital Age, how can you protect what you’ve written? Copyright is an author’s best defense in keeping their work safe from being used without permission.
What is Copyright? Copyright provides protection under U.S. laws for original works of authorship, such as books, movies or computer software. Your work is protected by Copyright laws as soon as it is created and fixed in a tangible form, whether it is published or unpublished. Copyright does not protect ideas, facts, systems or methods of operation. Copyright also does not protect names, titles, slogans or short phrases, so you will not be able to copyright the title of your book. The owner of the Copyright for a book has the exclusive right to do or authorize: reproduction, performing/displaying, adaptation and distribution of the work. Copyright protection lasts for the duration of the author’s life plus 70 years.
What should I do? Authors who are self-publishing should be sure to place the word “Copyright” or the © symbol, along with the year of publication and name inside the book (i.e. © 2011 John Smith). No other registration or action with the Copyright Office is required, but authors should consider filing a formal Copyright registration for the additional benefits it provides. Filing formal Copyright registration creates a public record of your Copyright and gives you a certificate for the Copyright. If you ever need to file a lawsuit for infringement of your work, a formal Copyright Registration is necessary.
How do I register? You can apply for Copyright with the assistance of a publishing services provider, or on your own through the Copyright Office. Mailing a copy of your book to yourself does not count as formal filing of Copyright. Be aware that when you file for Copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, some of the information you provide, such as the book’s title, and your full name and address, will become public record and will be visible on the internet. Your manuscript will not be included in the online record of your registration. For more information about Copyright, visit www.Copyright.gov.
Teens, Work, and Money!
[ by Parkey Thompson ]
My first real job was in a grocery store stocking shelves and bagging groceries. I thought I had hit the jackpot when those paychecks started coming in. Each week, the money would burn a hole in my pocket. Gas money, eating out -- sure, I have the money! Now, as I look back, I should have done something more productive with my hard-earned cash. Teenagers today have the same desires I had, but the costs are typically more expensive. Now is a great time, with their summer jobs, to teach them how to purposefully manage, spend, and save their money. The best way is to establish a monthly spending plan that shows what they expect their income to be and how they plan to spend every dollar. Getting in this practice now will help establish them financially for the rest of their lives. It is a simple process that when followed will reap long-term financial success. First, your teen needs to set aside money to give. Giving at church, giving to a charity, giving to someone in need -– teens need to learn at this age to give. Giving will help them appreciate what they earn and what they possess. Second, your teen needs to pay themselves. They should be putting money in a savings account that is paying them some interest. Teens can begin to put money away for future big purchases like a car, a computer, a vacation, or maybe an emergency need. The final piece in the area of saving would be to begin to invest. A Roth IRA is a great place your teen can “park” some cash and watch it grow over the next 30 to 40 years...tax free. Most teenagers have no idea what is meant by the time value of money and compound interest. For instance, putting away $2,000 a year of earned income each year for eight years, invested in funds returning 12% on average would amount to over one million dollars in forty years -- if left alone -– all from a $16,000 total investment. Finally, what is left can be spent so long as it is spent according to their spending plan. There is nothing wrong with spending the money they earned on things that are needed, so long as they can afford it and pay with cash. All of this means start early. Many of us got off on the wrong foot financially because we never learned how to manage our money. Helping our children develop discipline in their teen years will lead to: 1) a sizable savings account, 2) a sizable investment account, and 3) the ability and discipline to pay cash and stay out of debt while growing wealth.
Ahmad Meradji is President and CEO of Booklogix Publishing Services in Alpharetta. He can be reached at 770-346-9979 or by email at Ahmad@booklogix.com
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Parkey Thompson is a personal financial coach. He may be reached at 678-648-9940. Visit www.myfinancialfocus.net for more information. JUNE 2011
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A Reliable Warm Weather Fix [ by Dan Jape ]
Now that warm weather has arrived, it is very important that your cooling system is checked to make sure it is operating at peak efficiency. If your system is low on refrigerant or coils are dirty, it can cost you hundreds of dollars more each year to cool your home. Make sure you do not waste your money operating a cooling system that is not operating at peak efficiency. Most HVAC companies offer a service contract which provides two visits a year to clean and tune up your heating and cooling systems and the summer inspection should include cleaning the outdoor unit of mud and debris lodged in the outdoor coil. This cleaning helps a unit give the best efficiency possible. It is always best to sign a service agreement with your company, as it gives your priority treatment during peak times and a discount on parts. At Reliable, we offer a lifetime warranty on all repairs if a service agreement is put into effect at time of repair. If that same problem or part ever fails again, we fix it for free, no questions asked. There are some big changes in the HVAC business brought about by the passage of the new Georgia State Energy Code, which goes in effect this year. It calls for some new tough policies regarding the heating and cooling systems that are installed in new homes. Blower door tests are now required on all new homes to check the infiltration rate of a new home. The result must be less than 7 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals. Companies such as Reliable Heating & Air are required to have a DET certified specialist on staff to check the tightness of the duct systems and the thermal envelope of the structure. Duct leakage now has to be tested and certified to meet the new standard for tightness. Duct mastic has to be used to seal ducts to make sure they are tight and not leaking conditioned air.
covers over the attic staircases. Attic vent fans can no longer be installed in a new home unless they are solar powered. Electric furnaces cannot be installed in any new homes after January 1, 2011. A heat pump must be installed as the primary heat source if natural gas or propane is not used. There are many other facets of this new energy code, but these are some of the highlights that might affect your HVAC system in the future. For over 33 years, Reliable Heating & Air has been known as the company to trust for all your heating and cooling needs, providing top quality service at affordable prices. Many times, our customers have looked to us for referrals to handle their plumbing needs also since they have always felt a high level of trust and satisfaction from conducting business with Reliable. We have searched for many years for the right plumber who gave the same great service experience we like to provide our customers and have never been able to give a recommendation without worrying about the outcome. We are now proud to announce we have opened up a plumbing division offering the same great pricing and helpful cheerful service our customers have always had counted on for their heating and cooling needs and we guarantee 100% customer satisfaction. Call us today for any plumbing or heating and cooling needs. Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. He may be reached at (770) 594-9096.
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Arc Angel Electric has wired up the Forsyth, North Fulton and metro Atlanta communities with topnotch workmanship and affordable prices. “No job is too small or too big for us,” explains Rob Carreno, President. His team of certified electricians is qualified to take care of all electrical needs – residential and commercial. The company’s vast array of well-grounded services includes new installations, upgrades, troubleshooting and repair solutions. “Other areas of expertise include pole light maintenance, energy efficient lighting solutions, and installation of renewable energy systems (solar panels, solar heating, solar power),” Rob Carreno says. He adds that Arc Angel electricians are responding to rising interest in hybrid and electric vehicles by installing charging stations. Twenty-four hour emergency service is available for both residential and commercial customers. “Rob and his team are utmost professionals,” says sports icon and current sportscaster Tom Glavine. “Arc Angel Electric was responsible for everything electrical in our new home. I was very impressed with their level of service, reliability and attention to detail.” Bonner Custom Homes has relied on Arc Angel to service its clientele. They describe Rob and his crew as presenting themselves with respect, professionalism and taking pride in always doing the work the right way. “They operate in a league of their own and are truly a cut above everyone else in their profession,” adds Wes Buchanan. 24
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Arc Angel Solar Realizing the importance of being a good steward of the community, Rob Carreno added a solar energy component to his electrical services. “Harnessing solar energy is a growing trend in commercial and home applications for renewable and sustainable solar power,” he explains. “Plus, it is good for our environment. The current method of producing electricity is by burning fossil fuels, which produce byproducts and emissions harmful to the environment, and are associated with global warming. In addition, fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource. By installing solar panels for your home or business, you not only save money on energy bills, but help in keeping our environment cleaner and safer.” Arc Angel Solar offers a free consultation for anyone interested in finding out more about the power of solar energy.
“We take pride in our workmanship,” Rob Carreno explains. “Our customers rely on us to provide them with efficient, affordable and quality work. We strive for perfection in every job we handle, and work hand-inhand with our clients to provide, meet, and exceed their expectations.” Fully licensed in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama, the team at Arc Angel Electric is ready to handle all electrical needs. Considering the company has a 5 Star Kudzu Rating, AAA+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau and a customer base second to none, Arc Angel Electric is North Georgia’s electrical company to call.
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” Aaron Rose Arc Angel Electric Corporation 2130 Ronald Reagan Boulevard Cumming, GA 30041-6040 (770) 889-9243 Office hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 24 hour emergency service available www.arcangelelectric.com JUNE 2011
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Courtin’ and Weddin’s in Southern Appalachia [ by Neida Streit ]
June is one of the most popular months for weddings. Here in the north Georgia mountains and in Appalachia there are many interesting customs and sayings surrounding matrimony. One of the most bizarre is the Shivaree. Never heard of a Shivaree? Well, a Shivaree is a loud greeting given to newlyweds on their first night home. The Shivaree starts just after dark and includes loud banging, hollering, and serenading. Putting the couple in a wheel barrow and pushing them around is sometimes part of the fun as well. Here are a few other Appalachian customs or sayings concerning weddings:
*If someone sweeps under your feet you’ll never marry-I heard this one my whole life.
are ya courtin’?” *This last one is for all you quilters: when young ladies gathered to put the finishing touches on a new quilt they would each hold a piece of the quilt and someone would throw a cat on the quilt - whoever the cat jumped off by was the next girl headed for marriage. Over the years many of the traditions have fallen by the way, but it sure was fun to hear Granny talking about how “courtin” and “getting married” was way back then! Have you ever been to a Shivaree? What are the wedding customs in your area? Let me know: nstreit@cfumcga.com. I’d love to read your stories!
*The couple jumps the broom after the service to signify crossing over from single life to married life. *In the past many marriages were conducted at the local Court House - hence the term going courtin’. When I was a teenager someone was always asking me if I was “courtin’ yet” or “who
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Neida Streit is the Director of Communications at Cumming First United Methodist Church. She may be reached at (770) 887-2900 ext. 215.
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Eating Right and Staying Active are Still Hallmarks of a Healthy Life [ by Louise Brown, RD ]
“Lose 10 pounds in one week!” “Lose weight without exercising!” “Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!” Do these expressions sound familiar? How does one separate fact from fiction? The concern over shedding extra pounds appears to be constant. How can you lose the extra pounds in a healthy way? Fitting a healthy diet and exercise regime into today’s busy lifestyle can be challenging, but necessary. Here are a few tips to help you reach your goal:
Try some of the following tips to fit more exercise into your day: • Get up 30 minutes earlier and start your day with a brisk walk. • Park at the far end of the parking lot. • When working on the computer, take a 5-minute exercise break every hour.
Fill up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. High fiber, low-fat foods can satisfy your appetite without excess calories. Eat raw vegetables with a fat-free dip or try brown rice instead of mashed potatoes.
• Walk around the building a few times during your lunch break or after work.
Trim fact from food before cooking and bake, broil, or grill instead of frying. Buy reduced fat versions of high-calorie favorites.
• Play actively with your children—throw a ball, shoot some hoops, ride a bicycle.
Ask for take-out containers at restaurants when your food arrives and box up half of your meal before you begin eating. Better yet, share an entrée with your dinner partner. Control portion sizes. Use measuring cups and spoons to make sure you are getting a ½ cup-sized portion. Read food labels. Check serving sizes and servings per container. Don’t assume that because it’s in a small container that you are getting only one serving. Exercise. Cutting back on calories and fat alone is not enough. Physical activity burns calories—you have to move it to lose it! Exercise speeds up your metabolism even when your body is at rest.
• Take a cell phone so you can return phone calls while you walk. Road trips mean more challenges. Planning ahead makes controlling food choices easier. Carry nutritious snacks to avoid fast food breaks. Stop every couple of hours for a short walk. If you have kids, pack a Frisbee to toss around during breaks. Don’t go more than four or five hours without eating. Skipping meals only makes you hungrier for the next one!
Louise Brown is a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator with a Masters Degree in Public Health.
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Cardiac Angioplasty Now Available in
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[ By Maureen Wilson, manager of cardiopulmonary services, Northside Hospital-Forsyth ]
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hen the kitchen sink is backed up, a plumber fixes it by unclogging the pipes. A similar process takes place when your arteries are clogged. Called angioplasty, or Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), this nonsurgical procedure unblocks your arteries using a catheter with a small balloon attached to its tip. This service is available at Northside Hospital-Forsyth, marking a milestone in the hospital’s history as the first time this medical service has been available to residents in the Forsyth community.
Nuclear Stress Testing, Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram, Transesophageal Echocardiogram), cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantation, electrical cardioversions, electrophysiological studies, cardiac rehabilitation, community education seminars and an on-site wellness center. Many of the services are available in the hospital’s two state-of-the-art Cath Labs. For people who are not candidates for angioplasty, the hospital also offers stenting, where doctors insert the tiny scaffold-like device into the blocked carotid artery to prop it open.
An alternative to coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty requires a one or two-day hospital stay, and recovery time is about a week. The procedure is extremely safe, causes very little pain and can take as little as 30 minutes to complete. This latest medical and technological enhancement represents a continued commitment by Northside to provide comprehensive cardiovascular services at the Cumming hospital campus.
“The high-quality service along with the experienced physicians and staff at Northside Hospital-Forsyth are of a very high caliber, and have performed hundreds of angioplasties at other hospitals,” said Aman Kakkar, M.D., medical director, Northside HospitalForsyth’s Cardiac Cath Lab. “The ‘team’s’ combined experience includes more than 60 years of cath-lab expertise, so cardiac patients can rest assured they will be in good hands at Northside Hospital-Forsyth.”
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When angioplasty may be right for you If your heart is damaged, whether by high blood pressure, diabetes or some form of coronary artery disease (including angina and heart attack), it can’t pump blood as well as it should, leaving your heart weak and working inefficiently. Warning signs include: • Shortness of breath – during activity or when lying down • Fatigue – tiredness with simple activities and everyday chores • Frequent urination, weight gain or swelling in the feet, ankles, legs or abdomen • Persistent coughing or wheezing – sometimes with white or pink blood-tinged mucus • Lack of appetite, nausea • Memory loss and disorientation • Increased heart rate If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away.
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HeaLth & Wellness Did you know? To become a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, a hand surgeon must complete a full year of additional training and must pass a rigorous certifying examination.
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at. Shake. Dress. Create. We use our hands for a variety of activities and purposes. Our hands require sensation and movement to accomplish these-joint motion, tendon gliding and muscle contraction. When a problem takes place in the hand, care must be given to all the different types of tissues that make function of the hand possible. Hand surgeons are specifically trained to give that care. “Hand surgeons deal with problems of the hand, wrist and forearm,” explained Dr. William Littlefield. Dr. Littlefield specializes exclusively in the medical and surgical care and treatment of the hand, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome, wrist and upper extremity, including sports medicine, occupational and work-related conditions/ injuries, trauma, and arthritis, arthroscopy, and microvascular surgery. Betty Rynders, a registered nurse, visited Dr. Littlefield’s office seeking relief for her basal joint arthritis, commonly known as thumb arthritis. “I had constant pain and decided it was time to do something about it,” Rynders explained. “Dr. Littlefield was very professional and explained the procedure needed to take care of my thumb. His post-operative care was exceptional; a good experience all-around.” Rynders has been pain free for over a year and credits Dr. Littlefield expertise and treatment with her success.
[ by Julie Brennan ] in 1992, Dr. Littlefield served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Wright Patterson Air Force Base until 1995. In addition to being board certified, Dr. Littlefield earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Now that warmer weather is here, outdoor activities increase, as do the propensity for injuries to the hands. “We see many injuries this time of year due to lawnmower accidents,” explains Dr. Littlefield. According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, each year, more than 74,000 small children, adolescents and adults are injured by rotary, hand and riding power mowers due to improper handling. A Board Certified physician in Orthopedic Hand, Wrist and Upper Extremity Surgery, Dr. Littlefield has brought his expertise to the communities of North Georgia. “Our practice, Advanced Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, is conveniently located in the Northside-Forsyth campus,” Dr. Littlefield explains. “We focus on providing excellent care to our patients; excellence because we care about each patient, their time and their well-being.”
• Read your mower’s instruction manual prior to use. • DO NOT REMOVE safety devices or guards on switches. • NEVER insert hands or feet into the mower to remove grass or debris. Even with the motor turned off, the blade remains engaged. • ALWAYS use a stick or broom handle to remove any obstruction. • NEVER cut grass when it is wet or when the ground is damp. • NEVER allow a child to operate the mower at any time or be in the area to be mowed. • NEVER allow passengers, other than the operator, on riding mowers. • Keep your mower in good working order with sharp blades. • DO NOT DRINK before or while using your lawnmower. • Wear protective boots, goggles, gloves and long pants. • Do not operate the lawnmower while barefoot. • Be cautious when mowing hills or slopes. Courtesy of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
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Spacers, Expanders: What’s the difference? [ by Matt Walton, DMD ]
A day doesn’t go by that I do not hear the word “Spacer” being used to mean “Expander” or vice versa. In the world of orthodontic terminology, spacer and expander couldn’t be more different. Most commonly “spacers” are donut shaped rubber bands, about a centimeter in diameter, that are usually placed to open up spaces between individual teeth to allow placement of orthodontic braces and appliances. Wearing spacers feels like having food caught between your teeth.
growing children before puberty begins. Attempts at expansion once growth has ceased can yield inconsistent results and can sometimes require surgical assistance. Therefore, it is recommended that patients have an evaluation by an orthodontist by the age of seven. Expansion of the upper jaw has had the most profound effect on being able to create enough space to alleviate rather significant crowding and avoid the need to extract permanent teeth. Expansion also allows orthodontists the ability to correct cross bites, provide more facial fullness, fill the unsightly dark corridors at the corners of the mouth upon smiling, and, in most cases, can improve respiratory capacity especially in our nonallergic patients. Expander therapy is often combined with braces and generally requires 6 to 9 months of treatment time.
An orthodontic expander, also known as a palatal expander or rapid palatal maxillary expansion appliance, is used often to widen the upper jaw so the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. There are several types and styles of expanders. Occasionally, expanders are used on the lower jaw. The usage of an expander is most beneficial in
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Matt Walton, D.M.D, may be reached at Walton Orthodontics at 770-663-0955 or via e-mail at info@drwalton.com.
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Natural life-giving molecule opens doors to healing [ by Dr. John C. Thomas, D.C. ]
You drag yourself through each day with no energy. You have aches and pains in places you didn’t know you had places. When you exert yourself it takes a long time to recuperate. And to top it off, you seem to get every cold and flu bug that comes through town. Let’s face it. You feel twenty years older than you are. Is this you or someone you know? Before you imagine the worst, let me share some information that will shed light on your symptoms. Remember, symptoms are just your body’s alarm bells. The root cause isn’t always obvious. Did you know that most major heart, joint and muscular conditions such as Fibromyalgia, neuropathies, and auto-immune conditions are the result of uncontrolled cellular inflammation? So what causes these conditions? Our bodies naturally manufacture a very cool and powerful antioxidant called Glutathione (gloot-athigh’-own). It’s produced in our cells and is the resident army against pollution, stress, infection, poor diet and our good friend, aging. Glutathione works day and night, detoxing the body, protecting cells against invaders, repairing cells and fueling a strong metabolism. As we get older, the army gets smaller, with a loss of 1015% per decade after age twenty. This allows enemies like free radicals to beat up our cells and plunder our reserves, leaving us vulnerable to cancer, heart disease and a whole list of other conditions. The liver becomes so overloaded and damaged that it can no longer keep up JUNE 2011
with needed detoxification. What’s worse is that many drugs routinely taking for pain and inflammation both over the counter such as NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and prescription anti-inflammatory significantly reduce the levels of the glutathione in our cells.
Can’t we send for reinforcements? Yes! By restoring high levels of naturally powerful Glutathione to our bodies we can effectively rebuild our defenses to: • • • • • • • •
Risk Improve Heart and Lung Function Inhibit Inflammation of Joints Increase Mental Clarity and Function Detoxify the Body and Improve Liver Function Reduce Cancer Increase Energy Slow Down Aging Strengthen immunity
I know it sounds like a lot to ask of an antioxidant. Glutathione isn’t just any antioxidant; it is the world’s most powerful one!
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generates more Glutathione molecules to restore appropriate levels for health and well-being. Leaving low levels of Glutathione untreated increases the risk of Hypertension, Heart Disease, Pre-Diabetes / Diabetes, Chronic Pain, Cancer, Infections and Auto Immune condition like; Fibromyalgia, Neuropathies, and various painful arthritic disorders. There are over 76,000 articles published to date about the relationship between Glutathione deficiency and a host of chronic diseases including autoimmune disease, diabetes, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, arthritis, asthma and kidney and liver ailments, yet modern medicine has basically ignored it as a treatment option in favor of Big Pharma products. With the high release of toxins into the environment and our exposure to today’s consumer environment, your body needs extra protection.
Was that you in the first paragraph? If so, consider looking into the healing benefits of Glutathione. Its natural and benevolent presence could be the answer you’ve been looking for. Dr. John C. Thomas is the clinical director of Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in Cumming, GA. He can be reached at 678-456-9122.
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Mission: Exploration [ by Shelly Kent ]
The list of service providers we entrust to take care of us is long and distinguished. It usually takes a few tries to build rapport and trust when it comes to selecting everyone from our family’s doctor and dentist to our hair stylist and auto mechanic. One service provider I was recently introduced to has made it onto my short list of go-to people when I have a problem. I met him in passing at a Business 400 Speed-Networking event and was intrigued about his business. He’s a Naturopathic doctor at North Georgia Wellness. Now “intrigued” is not to say “sold.” As an (optimistic) skeptic, I understand the role eastern methodologies can play in supporting good health, but I’m just not sure how to decipher which techniques work and which are just blowing smoke my way. I sat down with Tom Dill, N.D. to learn more about what services North Georgia Wellness has to offer. The professionals there help people naturally supplement their health efforts on a case-by-case basis, with an individualized approach designed specifically around a person’s health and wellness goals. A woman I met in the waiting room said she’s been coming to North Georgia Wellness for years because they were the only who could drastically decrease the frequency and pain level of her migraines where she couldn’t find relief with traditional medicine, or pills. Another said that Tom helped identify and alleviate allergy sensitivities by using NAET, a holistic Eastern allergy elimination technique. I sat with Tom and asked him to use the NAET technique (which is carried out through painless muscle response testing) on me, to learn more about it. 32
I went home and researched the technique and mulled over the ways it could be ambiguous. I admit I felt better after my appointment, but I wasn’t sure if it was a physiological change or just a trick of my mind. In the end, if I felt better, would the answer to that question even matter? Well, I decided I did want to know if it was physiological or mind over matter. Tom met my skepticism graciously and indulged me in my own, unscientific blind study, which did actually leave me a believer that NAET can positively influence how my body responds to allergens. I’ve come to think of Tom as a personal health consultant and advocate. He asks me questions I never thought to pose to my regular doctor. Questions like, “Did anyone test your levels before suggesting that health supplement?” Because of his formal training and acute interest in health, I felt comfortable asking his opinion about the benefits and risks of milk consumption, gargling with fluoride, and drinking coffee. As a parent, the first two are of particular importance to me, and I always find conflicting information on the topics. Tom didn’t push his opinions on me, but rather asked me questions and shared both sides of each issue in an effort to help me come to my own conclusions. I think what it boils down to is that I’ve found a trusted person to help me navigate my regular providers and also supplement my health efforts, which helps me feel like I don’t have to tackle health information on my own. Do you have someone like that in your life? If not, perhaps you’d like to see what North Georgia Wellness is all about.
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Do you have dental anxiety? [ by Sherry Jordan, D.M.D. ] Does thinking about the dentist make your heart race or cause you to break out into a cold sweat? You are not alone. Surveys estimate that approximately 80% of the adult U.S. population has some level of anxiety regarding dental treatment. There are many different reasons for dental anxiety such as bad experiences, fear of needles, fear of pain, fear of being out of control, or simply embarrassment. You need to make your dentist aware of your fears so that he/she can make you more comfortable. Dentists are kind and caring and only want what is best for you and will make the necessary adjustments to make your visit People may worry that their teeth will be the worst the dentist has ever seen and may wait until something hurts. Dentists understand that daily lives are busy and sometimes it is years before you realize that you have been neglecting yourself. You’re not embarrassed to take your car in for a tune-up even if it has been years since you’ve done so; why should your teeth be any different? Worrying about what the dentist thinks about your teeth should be the last thing on your mind. Dentists see everything from black, broken, and infected teeth to no teeth at all. Your teeth will not likely shock the dentist. Even if your teeth need a lot of work, this would be nothing new or unusual to any dentist. The important thing is that you are there for dental care. Go in for an exam and x-rays and you and your dentist can come up with a treatment plan that will work best for you. The plan may be simple or complex, fast or spaced out, but at least you will be on your way to achieving a healthy mouth which ultimately leads to better overall health. Do not let fear keep you from getting healthy. Take the first step today towards healthy teeth by calling a dentist for an appointment.
Helpful hints for coping with dental anxiety • Let your dentist know that you are anxious. • Use distractions such as watching TV during dental procedures. • Listen to music with headphones for your listening pleasure. • Agree with your dentist on a nonverbal signal during treatment that indicates you need your dentist to stop treatment in order to take a break. Dr. Sherry Jordan earned her dental degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She may be reached at 770-888-6262.
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schools GRADUATION
[ by Caroline Sherouse ]
G OOD-GRADES R ESULT IN A CHIEVEMENT, D IRECTION, U NIVERSAL A DVANCEMENT, T OWARDS I MPROVED O MNIPOTENCE N ATURALLY!
GRADUATION! I do not know why but I can never remember the word GRADUATION. Maybe it is because in the UK where I grew up, we leave high school with no BIG BANG celebration. One day we are there, the next day we are not. At eighteen years of age, we either pass our Advanced level education exams or we do not. Some young people leave education at the tender age of sixteen. They either pass their General Certificate of Secondary Education or they do not. I think this is a great pity! The USA does it right! Here, our children and grandchildren are encouraged to give their best at school and to achieve wherever possible. The football teams, the bands, all the sports teams, the cheerleaders, the musicians, and all the events and special days that build pride and a sense of achievement in our students, are fantastic in comparison to UK public schools. I applaud the energy, colorfulness, and importance accorded to graduation ceremonies, and the standards set to get there. I celebrate the way we send our children into the wider world with a greater sense of achievement and a final day at school that means so much to them and their friends. My grandson Connor graduated a few short weeks ago, and I will never forget his smile, his pleasure, or ours 34
when we shared this momentous occasion in his life. Of course there are graduation ceremonies when we leave colleges and universities in the UK, but we are at least twenty two years of age when this happens. The greatest part of childhood is spent in school. I believe that the least we can do is to let our children know how much we appreciate the many hours, weeks, months and years they put into school work. The graduation process and ceremony is wonderful for our teens here in the United States. I love how neighborhoods announce congratulations to graduates on large signs at the front gates, I love the whole senior prom excitement that leads up to the final event: the invitations, photographs, and the whole family getting together to celebrate. I love my friends’ childrens’ graduation events, the pride and excitement, the sense of closure that one part of life is closing in readiness to open another segment of life as an adult. It is like watching for the final butterfly phase when the tiny fragile creature, slowly spreads its wings, stands beautiful and fully formed, ready to fly. Natural omnipotence may be too strong a description, but at that moment, all things are possible, and all things are reachable to the butterfly and to the happy graduating student. Thank you America!
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Encourage Your Child to Read All Summer Long
[ by Kathy Martin ]
How parents can make reading a regular family activity during the summer months School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean that learning has to stop altogether. In fact, summer is the perfect time for children to hit the books - for fun. During the school year, most children have very little time to read for the pure enjoyment of it. The freedom of summer break creates a great opportunity for children to explore interests, expand their horizons and entertain themselves through reading. Here are some suggestions for parents to help their child develop a reading habit this summer: 1. Visit the library. During the summer months, many libraries put on summer reading programs for kids of all ages, providing reading logs, awarding prizes to participants and hosting a variety of fun events to get the whole family involved. Even if your library doesn’t have such a program, regular library trips are still one of the best ways to get your child interested in books and reading. 2. Make it a family activity. When a child is young, bedtime reading may be part of the nightly routine, but as he or she progresses through school, evenings are often filled with extracurricular activities, homework and dinner. This summer, designate a time each day when every member of the family can unwind with a good book. Just 20 minutes of daily reading will improve your child’s language, writing, spelling and of course, reading skills. 3. Check out online summer reading programs. Sometimes, a little recognition and reward is excellent motivation for a child. If your library JUNE 2011
doesn’t have a summer reading program or contest, consider one of the following online alternatives: · Scholastic’s Summer Challenge (www. scholastic.com/summerreading/) groups children into reading teams that compete for prizes. Readers log minutes read each day. · Barnes & Noble Summer Reading (www. barnesandnoble.com/summerreading) Download a summer reading journal for your child in which he or she can record favorite parts of books. Kids who read eight books and bring their completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store will receive a coupon for a free book. 4. Read for the fun of it. The more you force reading upon your child, the less he or she will want to read, so remember - let your child choose his or her reading material. If your child is hooked on comic books all summer, or chooses material he or she has read before, that’s okay. You can, however, gently encourage your child by suggesting books on people, sports, activities or other subjects of interest. If your son is a AROUNDABOUT — CUMMING
baseball fanatic, for example, how about picking up a biography of his favorite player? 5. Show interest. As any member of a book club will attest, it is fun to talk with others about books you’ve read and exchange opinions. If your child is too young to join a formal book club offered at the library, express interest in what he or she is reading. Emulate his or her enthusiasm and ask many questions. Again - if your child gets excited about a book, it’s much more likely that he or she will want to continue reading. Kathy Martin is the owner of Huntington Learning Center in Cumming. She may be reached at 770-292-8994. Founded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center is the nation’s longest-running supplemental education services provider. Today they continue to be an industry leader providing instruction in reading, writing, spelling, phonics, mathematics and study skills as well as SAT and ACT preparation to tens of thousands of students from kindergarten through 12th grade. 35
schools Elementary Schools
Big Creek Elementary 1994 Peachtree Parkway, (770) 887-4584 Principal: Sherri Black sblack@forsyth.k12.ga.us Brookwood Elementary 2980 Vaughan Drive, (678) 965-5060 Principal: Kathie Braswell kbraswell@forsyth.k12,ga.us Chattahoochee Elementary 2800 Holtzclaw Road, (770) 781-2240 Principal: Dave Culpepper dculpepper@forsyth.k12.ga.us Chestatee Elementary 6945 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville (770) 887-2341 Principal: Rebecca G. Johnson rjohnson@forsyth.k12.ga.us Coal Mountain Elementary 3455 Coal Mountain Drive, (770) 887-7705 Principal: Debbie Smith dsmith@forsyth.k12.ga.us Cumming Elementary 540 Dahlonega Street, (770) 887-7749 Principal: Pam Pajerski ppajerski@forsyth.k12.ga.us Daves Creek Elementary 3740 Melody Mizer Lane, (770) 888-1223 Principal: Eric Ashton eashton@forsyth.k12.ga.us Haw Creek Elementary 2555 Echols Road, (678) 965-5070 Principal: Dr. Amy Davis ardavis@forsyth.k12.ga.us Johns Creek Elementary 6205 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee (678) 965-5041 Principal: Alyssa Degliumberto adegliumberto@forsyth.k12.ga.us Mashburn Elementary 3777 Samples Road, (770) 889-1630 Principal: Tracey Smith tbsmith@forysth.k12.ga.us Matt Elementary 7455 Wallace Tatum Road, (678) 455-4500 Principal: Charlley Stalder cstalder@forsyth.k12.ga.us Midway Elementary 4805 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta (770) 475-6670 Principal: Todd Smith tsmith@forsyth.k12.ga.us Sawnee Elementary 1616 Canton Highway, (770) 887-6161 Principal: Dr. Eileen Nix ecnix@forsyth.k12.ga.us Settles Bridge Elementary 600 James Burgess Road, Suwanee (770) 887-1883 Principal: Donna Morris dmorris@forsyth.k12.ga.us 36
School Information www.forsyth.k12.ga.us Sharon Elementary 3595 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee (770) 888-7511 Principal: Amy Bartlett abartlett@forsyth.k12.ga.us
High Schools
Shiloh Point Elementary 8145 Majors Road, (678) 341-6481 Principal: Sharon Ericson sericson@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Lambert High School 805 Nichols Road, (678) 965-5050 Principal: Dr. Gary Davison gdavison@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Sliver City Elementary 6200 Dahlonega Highway, (678) 965-5020 Principal: Kristan Morse kmorse@forsyth.k12.ga.us
North Forsyth High 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, (770) 781-6637 Principal: Beth Hebert bhebert@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Vickery Creek Elementary 6280 Post Road, (770) 346-0040 Principal: Ron McAllister rmcallister@forsyth.k12.ga.us
South Forsyth High 585 Peachtree Parkway, (770) 781-2264 Principal: Dr. Jason Branch jbranch@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Whitlow Elementary 3655 Castleberry Road, (678) 965-5090 Principal: Lynne Castleberry lcastleberry@forsyth.k12.ga.us
West Forsyth High 4155 Drew Road, (770) 888-3470 Principal: Richard Gill rgill@forsyth.k12.ga.us
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Private Schools
Lakeside Middle 2565 Echols Road, (678) 965-5080 Principal: Debbie Sarver dsarver@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Forsyth Central High 520 Tribble Gap Road, (770) 887-8151 Principal: Rudy Hampton rhampton@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Cornerstone Schools 4888 Browns Bridge Road, (770) 205-8202 Principal: Elaine M. Francel www.cornerstonesch.com
Liberty Middle 7465 Wallace Tatum Road, (770) 781-4889 Principal: Connie Stovall cstovall@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Covenant Christian Academy 6905 Post Road, (770) 674-2990 Headmaster: Johnathan Arnold www.covenantrams.com
Little Mill Middle 6800 Little Mill Road, (678) 965-5000 Principal: Connie McCrary cmccrary@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Fideles Christian School 1390 Weber Industrial Drive, (770) 888-6705 Directors: Jonny and Ellen Whisenant www.fideles.net
North Forsyth Middle 3645 Coal Mountain Drive, (770) 889-0743 Principal: Jeff Hunt jhunt@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Friendship Christian School 3160 Old Atlanta Road, (678)845-0418 Principal: Tom Davis www.friendshipchristianschool.us
Otwell Middle 605 Tribble Gap Road, (770) 887-5248 Principal: Steve Miller stmiller@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Horizon Christian Academy (K-6) 2160 Freedom Parkway (7-12) 433 Canton Road (678) 947-3583, (678) 947-0711 Headmaster: Heather Marshall www.horizonchristian.org
Piney Grove Middle 8135 Majors Road, (678) 965-5010 Principal: Terri North tnorth@forsyth.k12.ga.us Riverwatch Middle 610 James Burgess Road, Suwanee (678) 455-7311 Principal: Kathy Carpenter kcarpenter@forsyth.k12.ga.us South Forsyth Middle 2865 Old Atlanta Road, (770) 888-3170 Principal: Sandy Tinsley stinsley@forsyth.k12.ga.us Vickery Creek Middle 6240 Post Road, (770) 667-2580 Principal: Kathy Rohacek krohacek@forsyth.k12.ga.us AROUNDABOUT — CUMMING
Ivy League Montessori School 1791 Kelly Mill Road, (770) 781-5586 School Director: Becky Carty www.ilmsnet.com Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs 2830 Old Atlanta Road, (770) 205-6277 Head of School, Kathy Lindaman www.montessoriacademygeorgia.com Pinecrest Academy 955 Peachtree Parkway, (770) 888-4477 Executive Director: Rick Swygman www.pinecrestacademy.com
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Time: Something to be Treasured
Be a Beginner [ by Nancy Johnson ]
Our kids just got their first bicycles. I had been waiting for this day for a long time. My husband carefully fixed the training wheels on the sides and we buckled on helmets adorned with cartoon characters and prints that they chose themselves. Then we piled into the van to practice pedaling at the fairgrounds parking lot. It has been a very long time since I learned to ride a bicycle. I’m pretty sure I didn’t have a helmet, and the training wheels stayed on for a very long time. Nevertheless, I had forgotten how difficult the process could be. My kids worked hard to put the right amount of weight down on the right pedal at the right time. It is complicated work, this pedaling. Add to that turning the handlebars in the right direction and keeping focus on what is ahead, not just on the feet. Sometimes they would come to a complete stop from the sheer intensity of concentration, having to keep track of it all. I had thought that balancing was the only hard part. There is little doubt, however, that my kids will soon be expert cyclists; at least as expert as 6 and 8 year olds can get. Children are great learners. Professionals will say that their brains are wired to learn; to collect and retain information. It is a well established fact that children can pick up languages and new skills much more quickly than their adult counterparts (a frustrating fact if you’re a parent). Learning is, after all, an important part of their development as they work to become competent adults. There is another difference in our abilities to learn, however, and this one lies on our side. While our adult brains may not be adept at picking up new skills or taking in new knowledge, neither is our attitude. We’ve done all that, haven’t we? We have paid our dues, spent our time with the lesson books; hopefully, earned the documentation for having spent enough hours at the desk. Most of us just don’t want to have to do that again. It’s just no fun being a beginner when we are grown up. We expect to be good at things. We’re supposed to already know the stuff we need to know. Working at a new skill can be awkward and intimidating. Who would choose that? But such an attitude can limit us badly. Placing ourselves at the starting line can be both humbling but also exciting. In our multifaceted and diverse world, we would be missing out on a lot if we weren’t willing to take ourselves out of the expert seat now and again. If we are unwilling to learn something we don’t already know, we will find ourselves left out of some pretty awesome stuff. So be willing to be a beginner. Be willing to risk some scratches and falls. Take on the frustration of mistakes, of not knowing, of learning. We can see a lot more if we aren’t always in the driver’s seat. The whole world is ahead. Start your engine. Or just get ready to pedal.
[ by Maria I. Morgan ] Summer’s here! Kids are out of school and neighborhood pools are open. Temperatures are climbing and thoughts are turning to up-coming vacations. It’s easy to shift into neutral and coast through the lazy days of this season. But time is a precious commodity no matter what season of the year! When I think of stewardship, I often limit my thoughts to finances. The truth is, I’m just as accountable for my use of time as I am for my money. All of us have been given 24 hours in a day. It’s up to us to be wise stewards of this all-important resource. Moses, the leader of the Israelites, shares some sound advice, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom,” (Psalm 90:12; KJV). So how do you spend your time? We all make time for what’s important to us. What are your priorities? Do you balance your day to include time for the following: your walk with God, your family, work, and relaxation? Or do you rush about throughout the day, concentrating on the urgent, but never getting to the essential? God’s Word gives the proper perspective, “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil,” (Ephesians 5:15-16). Applying wisdom from God’s Word allows us to make the very best use of our time. Staying connected to the Lord is the key. Jesus spells it out for us, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing,” (John 15:4-5). By putting God first and spending time with Him daily, He will give you the wisdom and ability to manage the remainder of your time. You’ll discover time for relationships, tasks, and yes, even for fun! How will you use your time today? Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of time. Help me to be a wise steward of it. I choose to put You first in my life so You can guide me in the best use of the time You’ve given. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Maria Morgan is a freelance writer and a Cumming resident. Visit her on the web @ www.mariaimorgan.blogspot.com JUNE 2011
faith
[ by Christine Roberts ]
Running Water [ by William Littlefield, MD ] Jesus said, “...as you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” The prospect of bringing clean running water to a remote village in Honduras led me, and ten other men, to serve the village of El Subte in May. While not destitute, the villagers are poor and during the dry season often resorted to drawing water from potholes in the road. A normal traverse of the mountainside for a woman to obtain water took six hours: until Jesus showed up through us. I was paired with my compañero Santo to help dig trenches in the mountainside to lay pipe which connected a spring to spigots at each home. Afternoons were spent playing with the many children of the village and evenings allowed us to share the Gospel of Christ through videos, preaching from the Bible, and personal testimonies. One village leader, when asked how the Gospel of Christ had impacted his village, stated, “ It, Jesus, has brought water to this village.” It is gratifying to see Jesus live through us as He promised in Galatians 2:20 as we trust Him and allow Him to serve His creation and our fellow man: people unknown to me weeks ago now have less disease, better nutrition, and most importantly visible and tangible evidence that God loves them and provides for them. More details of the trip and how you might minister to the “least of these” can be found on the Internet and Facebook under Impact Ministries, San Antonio, Texas. Our “availability” releases God’s “ability”. I encourage you to pray that God shows you where to make yourself available. How incredible is it that He chooses us to express Himself to others?
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I just returned from a 3-day retreat where the pain of being molested as a child was finally put behind me. This burden had been with me my entire life and although it had affected me over the years it was easier to brush it aside and pretend that it was in the past. Although, when my daughter turned five, the same age that I was when the molestation happened, the pain and hurt resurfaced. As hard as it was to face the pain, it was so worth it! Forgiving the person who had done this to me as well as forgiving myself for thinking it was somehow my fault is amazing! The best word to describe that feeling is Peace. Is there some pain from your past that haunts you but it’s just too scary to face? Maybe there was alcoholism, emotional or physical abuse, neglect, bullying or it doesn’t have to be that dramatic, maybe the adults in your life worked a lot and you didn’t feel important? Most of us have something that haunts us from the past and whether we realize it or not these things do affect our lives in some way. If you have that “twinge” when you think about a memory or an event than it probably will do your soul and spirit some good to look at it. Have the courage to reach out and face it. There are seminars, retreats, counselors, books, support groups, as well as other resources you can find. We’re all a work in progress, and as difficult as it can be to face the demons of our past, seeking to forgive those who have hurt us as well as forgive ourselves is so powerful. Forgiveness is a concept that can be so difficult to grasp but it’s a choice that we make for us, it doesn’t mean that what happened is ok, it just means that we won’t carry the burden on ourselves anymore. How great would life be if we all faced those unresolved hurts? Having Peace, now that’s a great way to live!
Christine Roberts is a volunteer at Jesse’s House, (www.jesseshouse. org), a nonprofit organization that provides a safe haven and longterm care to girls between the ages of 7 and 17, in collaboration with state agencies, where abuse had been confirmed. To volunteer email: volunteere@jesseshouse.org Christine can be reached for speaking engagements at cmroberts10@comcast.net.
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faith Assemblies of God
Eastgate Church 2820 Brookwood Road, Cumming 770-888-8852 Sunday Morning Worship times: 9:00 & 11:00 am Sunday School Connect Groups: 10:15 am Wednesday Night Service: 7:00pm Pastors: David & Robin Houtsma www.eastgatechurch.org
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 2465 Antioch Road (770) 887-6900 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. AWANA: Sunday at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: Travis Bridgeman www.welcometoantioch.org Cumming Baptist Church 115 Church Street, (770) 205-6699 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship service: 10:50 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Barry Crocker www.cummingbaptist.net First Baptist Cumming 1597 Sawnee Drive, (770) 887-2428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service & Bible Fellowship Groups 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service & Bible Fellowship Groups Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. AWANA Pastor: Dr. Bob Jolly www.firstbaptistcumming.org First Redeemer Church 2100 Peachtree Parkway, (678) 513-9400 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. – Contemporary Service (SFC) 10:30 a.m. – Blended Service (Auditorium) 9 & 10:45 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Bible Fellowship Pastor, Dr. Richard G. Lee www.firstredeemer.org Greater Heights Baptist Church 3790 Post Road, (770) 887-4802 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening: 5 p.m. Wednesday Evening & AWANA: 7 p.m. Pastor: Chris Grinstead www.ghbcc.org Longstreet Baptist Church 6868 Campground Road, (770) 889-1959 www.longstreetchurch.com Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday night adult and youth activities 40
Cumming Area Houses of Worship North Lanier Baptist Church 829 Atlanta Highway, (770) 781-5433 Church service times: 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship Service 9:30 Bible Studies 11 a.m. Celebration Worship Service (main auditorium) 11 a.m. Spanish Worship Service (Student Center) Refuge Baptist Church 3525 Pilgrim Mill Road, (678) 807-7746 Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 7 p.m. www.refugebaptistchurch.org
Episcopal
St. Columba’s Church 939 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, (770) 888-4464 Wednesday Services: 6 p.m. Saturdays Service: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 7:45, 9 & 11 a.m. Rector: Father Tripp Norris Curate: Father Joseph Greene www.saintcolumba.net The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit 724 Pilgrim Mill Road, (770) 887-8190 Services: Thursdays 12 noon, Sundays 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Rector: Keith Oglesby www.episcopalholyspirit.org
Greek Orthodox
Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orthodox Church 3074 Bethelview Rd., (770) 781-5250 Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10 AM Pastor: Fr. Barnabas Powell www.stsrni.org
Lutheran
Living Faith Lutheran Church, LCM S 103 Buford Dam Road, (770) 887-0184 Sunday school: 9:30 a.m., all ages Sunday worship: 8 &10:45 a.m. Living Faith Lutheran Korean Church worship: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday evening fellowship meal (6 p.m.) Bible study for all ages (7 p.m.) Pastor Tim Droegemueller www.livingfaithlutheran.com
Other Churches
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Senior Minister: Jason Rodenbeck jason@castlechristian.com Family By Faith Worship Center 4805 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta (Midway Elementary School), (678) 230-4800 Small Groups: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Randy Grimes www.familybyfaith.com First Christian Church 1270 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, (770) 887-5542 Pastor Stan Percival www.fccga.org LDS Church 510 Brannon Road, (678) 577-4991 Sunday Service: 1 p.m. LifePoint Christian Church 5000 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta (678) 366-2797 Sunday Small Groups: 9 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Childcare available Pastor: Chris Stovall www.lifepoint.org NewSong Community Church 433 Canton Road, Suite 306, Located across from Ingles, behind the National Guard in Building 300, (770) 888-5212 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Case Koolhaas www.newsongweb.org Rameshori Buddhist Center 130 Allen Road, Unit B Sandy Springs, 30328 , (404) 255-1585
Presbyterian
Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church 7620 Lanier Drive, (770) 887-6801 Sunday School all ages: 9:45 am Sunday Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Childcare available Pastor: John S. Martin www.deercreekshores.org email: dcspres@comcast.net Parkway Presbyterian Church 5830 Bethelview Road, (678) 889-8694 www.parkway-chruch.org Traditional Worship: Sundays 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sundays11:00 a.m. Brazilian Ministry Sunday Services: 7:00 p.m. (The service is in Portuguese.) Rev. Bill Ford, Senior Pastor Rev. Cido Araujo, Assoc. Pastor of Brazilian Ministries
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Parkway Church 5830 Bethelview Road (770) 889-8694 (½ mile west of GA 400 exit 13) Sunday Traditional Service: 9 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Service: 11 a.m. Childcare available for both services Senior Pastor: Bill Ford www.parkway-church.org email: info@parkway-church.org The Vine Community Church 4655 Bethelview Road, (678) 990-9395 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Middle and High School youth meet at 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Pastor: Jon Adams www.thevinecommunitychurch.com
Roman Catholic
Church of Good Shepherd 3740 Holtzclaw Road (770) 887-9861 Mass: Saturday Vigil, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon; 5:30 p.m. Spanish Mass, 1:30 p.m. Weekdays: 9 a.m Pastor: Father Frank www.goodshepherdcumming.com St. Brendan Catholic Church 4633 Shiloh Road, (770) 205-7969 Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m. JUNE 2011
Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Spanish Mass: 1 p.m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. Pastor: Father John Howren www.stbrendansatl.com
United Methodist
Bethelview United Methodist Church 4525 Bethelview Road, (770) 887-4888 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. (child care available) Pastor: Rev. Deborah Griffith www.bethelview.net Cumming First United Methodist Church 770 Canton Highway, (770) 887-2900 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. (Child care available) Sunday Hispanic/Latino Worship: 12 noon Wednesday Communion Service: 12 noon Senior Pastor: Rev. John L. Cromartie, Jr. www.cfumcga.com
Midway United Methodist Church 5025 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta (770) 475-5230 Sunday Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Children’s Church: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School all ages: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Worship: 10:45 a.m. www.midwayumc.org Piedmont United Methodist Church 1170 Dahlonega Highway, (770) 887-0770 Sunday Services Bible Study 10 a.m. Traditional Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 5 p.m. PiedmontUMC@bellsouth.net
OTHER CHURCHES
Crossroads Church of the Nazarene 6160 Southard Trace Cumming, GA 30040 (678) 977 0328 www.mycrossroadschurch.net
Lanier United Methodist Church 1979 Buford Highway, (770) 887-0615 Sunday Traditional Service: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Praise Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available for both services Pastor: Ted Miller www.lanierumc.org AROUNDABOUT — CUMMING
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Cumming Area Clubs and Organizations
Business Networking
Business 400 Meeting: First Tuesday 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. Location: Lanier Tech College New Conference Center 7745 Majors Rd Cumming, GA 30041 Contact: (877) 581-1039 or ron@business400.com Information: The goal is to provide the 400 Community the opportunity to effectively network and to view the 400 corridor as a single economic engine. Go to www.Business400. com for events and me membership info. $5 for members and $15 for guests at the door. Central Forsyth Leads Group Meeting: Second & fourth Tuesdays 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Location: The Columns at Pilgrim Mill Apartments Contact: Nancy Wright, (770) 886-0500 or nancyw@ecigroups.com Information: No fees. Open to all. Forsyth Network for Business Professionals Meeting: Thursdays 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Location: New) Bello Italian Restaurant 101 Meadow Drive Contact: Fred Burak, (678) 677-0815 Information: $50 membership fee and $10 monthly. Visit twice for free. No occupation overlap. Call first. Forsyth Business Network Meeting: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. Location: Stars & Strikes, 133 Merchants Square Contact: Cheryl Campbell, cheryl@starsandstrikes.org Information: There is a membership fee, may visit twice for free. The Inspiration Network of Cumming Meeting: Third Wednesdays from 7 — 8:30 p.m. Location: The Nurturing Nook, 205 Pilgrim Mill Road Contact: Leanne Temple, (678) 965-5969 Lunch and Learn Meeting: Fourth Tuesday 11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. Location: Cumming Chamber of Commerce Contact: (770) 887-6461 or cfccoc@ cummingforsythchamber.org Information: Free for first timers. The cost is $5 for members. Pizza and drinks are provided South Forsyth Leads Group Meeting: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. No fees. Location: Holiday Inn Express – John’s Creek, 7146 Mcginnis Ferry Rd., Suwanee Contact: Robin Grier (770) 887-2772 rgrier@harborfs.com
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Women Who Mean Business Meeting: First Tuesday, Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Location: Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Event’s Facility 513 W. Maple Street Contact: (770) 887-6461 Information: Free for members; $30 for non-members. Register online at www. cummingforsythchamber.org.
Charitable Organizations
Georgia Highlands Medical Services Contact: (770) 887-1668 Information: This is a non-profit Community Health Center (CHC) serving the medical needs of North Georgia since 1979. Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund, Inc. Contact: (770) 886-5419 Website: www.savethehorses.org Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter Location: 4440 Keith Bridge Road Contact: (770) 887-6480 Information: Non-profit, no-kill shelter for cats and dogs. Website: www.forsythpets.org There’s Hope for the Hungry Contact: (678) 513-9400 Information: Non-profit organization partnering with churches across North Georgia to feed those in need. Website: www.thereshope.org Whispering Hope Resource & Pregnancy Center Location: 133 Samaritan Drive, Suite 306 Information: Non-profit organization dedicated to informing, educating, and providing an outstretched hand to women who face an untimely pregnancy. Contact: (770) 889-8302, whisperinghope4u@bellsouth.net Website: www.WhisperingHope.org
Civic Organizations
Ducktown Chapter #460 — Order of the Eastern Star Meeting: 2nd & 4th Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Location: 4655 Canton Hwy. Contact: (770) 887-8147 Rotary Club of South Forsyth Meeting: Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. Location: 6300 Polo Club Drive Website: www.southforsythrotaryclub.org
Political Organizations
Democratic Women of Forsyth County Meeting: Second Thursday Location: Different restaurants in Cumming Contact: Mary Chatfield, (770) 887-1106 Facebook page: DWFC GA Information: Democratic women meet monthly and the meetings alternate between lunch and dinner meetings with programs. AROUNDABOUT — CUMMING
Forsyth County Democratic Party Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: CooCoo’s Nest restaurant, corner of Freedom Parkway & Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming Contact: Ricia Maxie at ricialm@aol.com or Mary Chatfield at (770) 887-1106
Recreation & Hobbies
Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Club Contact: (404) 423-3524 Meeting: Every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: Central Park Website: www.meetup.com/North-Atlanta Cuong-Nhu-Martial-Arts-Club/ Information: No fees, open to 16 years + North Georgia Chess Center Location: 2450 Atlanta Hwy. Suite 1401 Contact: Joseph or Cathy Couvillion 770-844-9204, northgachesscenter@gmail.com, www.northgachesscenter.com Information: Call for hours. Membership $15 per month or $150 annually. Lessons are also available. Piecemakers Quilt Guild Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of each month; 4th Tuesday is “sewcialbee” (community quilts, classes or just getting together) Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming Website: www.piecemakersquiltguild.org
Support Organizations
AA Cumming Meeting: Meets four times daily Location: Ingles Shopping Center at 432 Canton Highway (Hwy 20) Second suite on far left. 24-hour information line: (770) 886-0696 Information: Group of Alcoholics Anonymous located in Forsyth County Website: www.aacummingga.org Forsyth County Newcomers and Women’s Club Meeting: Third Thursday of each month Location: Windermere Golf Club Contact: Imy Rach, imyrach@yahoo.com Information: A luncheon with program, many interest group activities every week (ladies, mens, couples and singles). Open to all women currently living in the county. Website: www.newcomersclubofforsyth.org Holistic Moms Network - Forsyth County Monthly meetings with informational speakers, yoga group, play groups Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Location: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee House 5095 Post Road, Cumming Contact: Ann Linke at holisticmomforsyth@yahoo.com Website: www.holisticmoms.org JUNE 2011
clubs, cont’d Labrador Friends of the South, Inc. Location: PO Box 933, Cumming Contact: labfriendinfo@gmail.com Website: www.labradorfriends.com Moms Club of Cumming — North Monthly meetings with informational speakers, park play days, holiday parties, fieldtrips, playgroups and a monthly MOMS Night Out. Contact: momscummingnorth@yahoo.com Website: www.momsclub.org Moms Club of Cumming — Southwest Meeting: Last Tuesday of each month Contact: http://www.momsclub.org NAMI Forsyth Dawson Lumpkin Meeting: Thursdays, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Forsyth County Family Center 133 Samaritian Dr., Cumming, GA Information: Two support groups (family & peer) meet every Thurs. except the last when there is a speaker. Contact: namifdlga@gmail.com Website: www.namifdlga.org SMART Recovery Meeting: Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Professional Recovery Counseling, LLC. 107 W. Court house Square, Suite 274 Website: www.smartrecovery.org
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Reference Elected & Appointed Officials United States Government: President Barack H. Obama (D) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
Commissioners: R.J. (Pete) Amos, District 1 (R) e-mail: rjamos@forsythco.com
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) Atlanta Office: 100 Galleria Parkway Suite 1340 GA: Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: www.chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
(202) 224-3521
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) Atlanta Office: One Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: 3625 Cumberland Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: www.isakson.senate.gov
(202) 224-3643
Rep. Tom Graves (R), District 9 Georgia Office: Wachovia Center GA: 500 Jesse Jewel Parkway, Suite 301, Gainesville, GA 30503 Website: www.tomgraves.house.gov
(202) 225-5211 (770) 535-2592
Rep. Rob Woodall. (R), District 7 Post Office Box 1871 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Website: http://robwoodall.com
(770) 963-2420
State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) Website: www.gov.state.ga.us fax:
County Manager Doug Derrer
(770) 763-9090 fax: (202) 224-0103
(770) 661-0999
(770) 781.2101 fax : (770) 781.2199
(678) 513-5881
Brian R. Tam, District 2 (R) e-mail: brtam@forsythco.com
(678) 513-5882
Todd Levent, District 3 (R) e-mail: tlevent@forsythco.com
(770) 781-2101
Patrick B. Bell, District 4 (R) e-mail: pbbell@forsythco.com
(678) 513-5884
Jim Boff, District 5 (R) e-mail: jjboff@forsythco.com
(678) 513-5885
Forsyth County School System Superintendent, Dr. L.C. (Buster) Evans 1120 Dahlonega Highway Cumming Website: www.forsyth.k12.ga.us Forsyth County Tax Commissioner Matthew C. Ledbetter 1092 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040 Website: www.forsythco.com Board of Education: Ann Crow, District 1 (R) e-mail: ACrow@forsyth.k12.ga.us
(770) 887-2461
(770) 781-2110
(770) 490-6316
(404) 652-7003 (404) 652-7123
Kristin Morrissey, District 2 (R) e-mail: KMorrisey@forsyth.k12.ga.us
(770) 781-5222
LT. Governor Casey Cagle Website: www.gov.state.ga.us
(404) 656-5030
Tom Cleveland, District 3 (R) e-mail: TCleveland@forsyth.k12.ga.us
(770) 657-0810
Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov fax:
(770) 887-1960 (770) 205-0602
Darla Light, District 4 e-mail: DLight@forsyth.k12.ga.us
(770) 887-0678
Senator Steve Gooch (R), District 51 e-mail: steve.gooch@statesenate.ga.gov
(678) 341-6203 fax: (770) 844-5821
Nancy Roche, Chairperson, District 5 (R) e-mail: NRoche@forsyth.k12.ga.us
(770) 889-0229
Rep. Mark Hamilton (R), District 23 e-mail: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
(770) 844-6768
Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R), District 24 e-mail: mike.dudgeon@house.ga.gov
(770) 887-0400
City of Cumming Mayor Henry Ford Gravitt Cumming City Hall 100 Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040
Rep. Amos Amerson (R), District 9 e-mail: amos.amerson@house.ga.gov
(404) 657-8534
Forsyth County Government: Forsyth County Board of Commissioners 110 East Main Street, Suite 210, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 781-2101 Website:www.forsythco.com fax: (770) 781-2199 46
(770) 781-2010
Cumming City Council Members: Quincy Holton, Lewis Ledbetter, Ralph Perry, John Pugh and Rupert Sexton City Administrator Gerald Blackburn
(770) 781-2101
City Clerk Jeff Honea jhonea@cityofcumming.net
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Reference Community Information Numbers & Websites Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout — Cumming • (770) 615-3334 Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines: Battered Women Hotline Poison Control Center — Atlanta Outside Metro Atlanta Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center Medical Northside Hospital — Forsyth 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive Neighborhood Healthcare Center 2825 Keith Bridge Road Health Department 428 Canton Highway Fire and Law Enforcement City of Cumming Police Department 301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Forsyth County Fire Department 3520 Settingdown Road Georgia State Patrol Libraries Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Road Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road Sharon Forks Branch 2810 Old Atlanta Road Parks and Recreation Main Number: 410 Pilgrim Mill Road
(770) 479-1703 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (404) 250-KIDS (770) 428-2666
(770) 844-3200 www.northside.com (770) 844-7494 (770) 886-7135 (770) 781-6906
(770) 781-2000 www.cummingpd.net (770) 781-2180 www.forsythco.com (770) 205-5400
(770) 781-9840 www.forsythpl.org (770) 781-9840 (770) 781-9840
(770) 781-2030
Athletic Division Central Park Recreation Center 2300 Keith Bridge Road Windermere Park 3355 Windermere Parkway
770) 781-2215 (678) 455-8540
Fairgrounds 235 Castleberry Road Golf Clubs Chestatee Golf Club 777 Dogwood Way, Dawsonville Country Land Golf Course 6560 Mayfield Drive Polo Golf & Country Club 6300 Polo Club Drive Windermere Golf Club 5000 Davis Love Drive
(770) 781-3491
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Forsyth County Marinas Habersham Marina 2200 Habersham Marina Road Port Royale Marina 9200 LanMar Road, Gainesville
(770) 887-5432 (770) 887-5715
YMCA 6050 Y Street
(770) 888-2788
POST OFICE 525 Tribble Gap Road
(770) 886-2388
Schools Forsyth County Board of Education www.forsyth.k12.ga.us
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UTILITIES City of Cumming (770) 781-2020 Water & Sewer Forsyth County Water & Sewer (770) 781-2160 110 East Main Street www.forsythco.com Solid Waste Advanced Disposal/Eagle Point Landfill (770) 887-6063 8880 Old Federal Road, Ball Ground www.advanceddisposal.com Olde Atlanta Recycling LLC (770) 205-6912 2535 Ivy Street East Waste Management, Inc. (770) 751-1304 774 McFarland Road, Alpharetta www.wm.com Recycling Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (770) 205-4573 Telephone AT&T Residential Business www.att.com
(888) 757-6500 (866) 213-6300
(770) 205-4715 Georgia Power
888) 660-5890
Sawnee Electric Membership
(770) 887-2363
(706) 216-7336 (770) 887-0006 (770) 887-7656 (678) 513-1000
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Northside Hospital Forsyth......1 www.northside.com RESTAURANTS/FOOD SERVICES Baba’s Gyro & Kabob……..18, 19, 45 770-888-8100 Good Measure Meals.....33 404-815-7695 Norman’s Landing........ 18, 19, 45 770-886-0100 www.normanslanding.com Pacific Spice…………….18, 19, 45 770-886-4881 RESORT/VACATION DESTINATION Casa La Lanchita...........16 800-774-4717; 787-741-8449 SUMMER CAMP Cumming First United Methodist Church………43 770-887-2900 WEB HOSTING SERVICES GhostNet, Inc.................1 770-852-2292 www.ghostnetinc.com
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