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THE LOST CITY

Lake Lanier’s Hidden Underwater City

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CONTENTS

COVER STORY 6: FEATURES 14: 16: 23: 24: 38:

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Myth or Realty: Lake Lanier’s Hidden Underwater City

7 Simple Steps to Bringing Order to Your Financial House Becoming an Author in the Digital Age Unraveling the Civil Litigation Process Seed to Table at South Forsyth High School German Firm Expands in Forsyth County

COMMUNITY 11: Challenged Child & Friends...where smiles abound!

MY HOME 12: 13:

It’s time for Fall!

Fall Planting in the South

LIFESTYLE 14: 17:

Advice from a Friend We Are All Doing Fun Stuff

FORSYTH FOODIE 18: MY BUSINESS 20: 20: 22:

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Laguna Mexican Grill

Hiring and Retaining Teen Employees Bits and Pieces The Wright Family

HEALTH & WELLNESS 27: Intimate Partner Violence 28: Drug Interactions and the Heart 30: Standing by His Side during Prostate Cancer 32: How Vision Changes as You Age 33: Seasons Change FAITH 39: IN EVERY ISSUE 9: 10: 15: 17:

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Shadburn was 81 when he left his farm for the last time. His departure ended more than a century, beginning in 1838, of continuous farming by the Shadburn “river clan.”

fter the Buford Dam was completed in 1956, the water began swallowing everything in the 38,000 acre Lake Lanier basin. If you’ve lived in Forsyth long enough you’ve probably heard the tales of the “Hidden City” lying, suspended in time, in the black depths of Lake Lanier. Growing up I had heard all sorts of different stories of what lay at the bottom.

When I asked Don about Lake Lanier’s “hidden city” he got right to the point assuring me there was no ‘hidden city” under Lake Lanier.

Don was a witness to the water consuming everything in its reach.

He was 15 when his grandfather sold his land. His grandfather grew cotton and corn as well as raising some cattle and hogs, which is what most people in the area did with their farms. The Shadburn farm consisted of three buildings: a farmhouse, a barn, and a crib. Besides farming, Henry Shadburn also ran Shadburn’s Ferry which shuttled people across the Chattahoochee River from Forsyth County to Gwinnett County. Shadburn’s Ferry was the last ferry to operate on the Chattahoochee River.

There were tales of a movie theater whose only customers now were catfish big enough to swallow a man. There were zombies from the left behind graves. I had heard stories of a racetrack which only opened on a full moon. There were drivers who disappeared off bridges and now their skeletons were still at the wheel with their engines still running. In short I had created an image of a ghostly, forgotten town. The type of town children could talk about all night at their sleepover.

Don described his grandfather’s farm as “remote and isolated.”

There was no telephone which was common in rural Forsyth during

To get answers about the “hidden city” I went to the man who would know the facts, Don Shadburn. Don is a noted Forsyth historian, who has authored many books on the history of Forsyth, and the grandson of Henry and Lushie Shadburn. His grandparents sold the first land to the government, used to create Lake Lanier, in April of 1954. Their 100 acre farm bordered on the Chattahoochee River and was sold for $4,100. Henry my forsyth

Picture On Left: Grandpa (Henry) and grandma (Lushie) Shadburn about 1955 in a studio portrait taken at Buford,where they had purchased a home after selling their farm near Young Deer Creek on the Chattahoochee River.

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a very eerie site … like a ghost town. the 1950s. The nearest store was in Cumming and it took an hour’s drive to get into town. Most people grew what they needed only traveling to town for sugar, coffee, and tobacco. Don could spend about a week at the farm before the isolation got to him; he would then hitch a ride with the mailman back to civilization.

A notorious landmark which refuses to be forgotten is the Looper Speedway, a half-mile dirt track in Gainesville. Whenever the lake recedes enough, as in the 2001 drought, the concrete bleachers eerily rise from the depths.

The concrete bleachers at Looper Speedway are not the only things which have eerily risen from the depths. In 1990 “the Lady of the Lake” was found, still in her car, at a depth of almost 100’ by bridge construction workers. Susie Parker had lost control of her car and entered the lake one evening in 1958.

Before the lake became the beauty it is today the government removed all wooden buildings such as farmhouses, barns and outhouses leaving only concrete structures. Ingram Funeral Home disinterred over a thousand gravesites. During the summer of 1955 Don worked for Sawnee Electric spending his time visiting all the empty houses confirming the electricity was disconnected. Don described the remaining structures as “a very eerie site … like a ghost town.”

For 32 years she remained at the wheel in her car, in her watery grave which was held fast by tree trunks surrounded by pitch black water.

The reality of what lies under Lake Lanier may not live up to everything I had been told, but that’s not what’s important. What’s important is , getting passed down through generations, even if the truth gets tweaked a little.

the myth continues live in children’s imagination

By: Katielee Kaner

Grandpa (Henry Erving) Shadburn signing a deed on April 13th, 1954 when he sold his 100-acre farm for $4,1000 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This was the first tract of land purchased by the Corps for the Buford Damn Reservoir Project (Lake Sydney Lanier).

Also appearing are Clerk J. V. (Sport) Merritt (right) and closing attorneys, N.C. McKinley (left) and Jack Wilson (center).

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Katielee is a senior at South Forsyth High School. She may be reached at katieleekaner@myforsyth.com.

COMMUNITY

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ometimes I find great gems of thought-provoking statements when I read my friends’ news feed on Facebook, while reading a book, or when having coffee with my neighbor and dear friend Nena.

Worrying about things is simply in our nature. Paying bills on time, meeting deadlines, saying the right things and talking to the “in” people may become the source of anxiety in our lives. Many worries lead to restless nights and unhappy days.

Notwithstanding the obvious fact that we should pay our bills on time, meet our deadlines – self-imposed or otherwise – and speak truthfully, the time we spend in fear can sometimes be overwhelming.

I recently read a few tips on learning to postpone worrying. Create a “worry” period, postpone your worry, and go over your “worry” list during your “worry” period were ideas presented by the author of the article. My favorite – stop worry by questioning the worrying thought. None of these worked for me.

What does work is my coffee time with Nena. It’s a routine. I walk the dogs – Shadow, Maggie, Rosie and Brady – and stop by her house for coffee afterwards. The dogs chill and Nena and I talk.

Our chats range from religion and government to family, television and food. We’ve shared happy stories and sad stories, never feeling like one thought was more important than the other or that one had endured more pain than the other.

“If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?”

– Shantideva Nena is also the one who feeds me a fantastic Southern-style breakfast every Sunday. No kidding – every Sunday. Grits, sausage, gravy, fruit, biscuits, eggs and the best fried bacon I’ve ever had.

And coffee.

I do know that I worry less about things because having coffee with a trusted friend, talking candidly and without barriers, learning and sharing life’s experiences, and realizing that we are truly not alone in our ride called life, eliminates the troublesome time I used to spend worrying.

So what does any of this have to do with worrying? Not sure.

By: Julie Brennan

But I am not worried about it!

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Julie Brennan is the Publisher of My Forsyth magazine. She is a native of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Julie may be reached at julie@ marketcomplete.com.

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new post road library now open

Trunk or Treat October 26

Recycle Electronics October 26

Bring the whole family and have fun while learning how to stay safe this Halloween during the fourth annual Trunk or Treat Safety Event.

The event will be held at Coal Mountain Park on Saturday, October 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is one bag of candy per family.

Make a positive impact on the environment this fall by recycling your old electronics during the upcoming Keep Forsyth County Beautiful “E-Recycle” event. The event will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ parking lot 3 off of Castleberry Road.

Accepted items for recycling include laptops, stereos, CD players, cell phones, microwaves, cameras and more. The minimum donation per carload drop-off is $5 while an additional $10 fee will apply for each television.

The family-friendly Trunk or Treat will feature a haunted maze, bean bag toss, face painting, clowns and other fun activities and games. There will also be information on costume safety, pedestrian safety, stranger danger, Stop-Drop-Roll demonstrations, and more.

Some items, such as wooden console televisions, projector televisions, toaster ovens, and refrigerators, will not be accepted during the event. For a complete list of acceptable and nonacceptable items, visit www.forsythco.com or call 770.205.4573 for more details.

Severe Weather Alerts Sign Up Today!

Coal Mountain Park is located at 3560 Settingdown Road in Cumming. For more information, please contact Fire Prevention Officer Rebecah Green at 770.205.4688.

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

New Post Road Library Now Open Forsyth County’s fourth and newest library branch is now open. The new Post Road Library, located at 5010 Post Road near Midway Park in west Forsyth County, opened in late August. Construction of the new branch was funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VI program and by a state construction grant. The new 23,500-square foot, full service facility was designed to serve all ages of the county population through programs, materials, technology and online resources. To learn more, visit www.forsythpl.org.

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

Be a Part of the Mobile Trash Unit The Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) Mobile Trash Unit (MTU) initiative is looking for volunteers. Launched in 2010, this program targets roadside litter in Forsyth County and provides citizens an opportunity to have a direct impact on the beauty of their community.

To sign up for the alerts, visit the Forsyth County Web site at www.forsythco.com and look for the ‘Weather Alerts’ icon on the home page. You will be directed to a secure sign-up page hosted

by Twenty First Century Communications. The information provided during the registration process determines the geographical region of the county for which you will receive alerts.

Locations will change each month based on need and will be announced the week prior to the cleanup via email. Scheduled MTU dates are October 31, November 21, December 12, January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24 and May 29.

For additional information and pricing, or to schedule a party or event at the Preserve, call 770.781.2217.

To register for one of the MTU cleanups or for more information, contact Kevin Smith via at kdsmith@forsythco.com and provide your email, phone number and date for which you wish to sign up.

Those under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver.

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COMMUNITY

NEWS AROUND FORSYTH

Bridget Christian Law Group, LLC is now open Bridget W. Christian, Attorney-at-Law, is pleased announce the opening of her law group. The group focuses on Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Guardianship and Conservatorship, and Business Formation.

Run for Shelter on October 5th

“Estate planning most often addresses the preservation of assets, the protection of assets from estate taxes and creditors and assuring that the assets remaining upon our death are passed to our designated beneficiaries. The most common concerns are to minimize the impact of estate or inheritance taxes, to avoid probate and to protect beneficiaries from creditors and poor judgment,” Christian explains. “It is important to consider 1) the impact of inheritance or estate taxes, 2) capital gains taxes and 3) the title of assets in order to minimize the tax and probate impact and assure that assets are passed to the beneficiaries according to our desires,” she adds.

Grab your protective gear and join “Run for Shelter” in support of two Forsyth County Youth Shelters, Jesse’s House and Bald Ridge Lodge. Presented by Automation Direct, United Way of Forsyth County and Big Peach Running, the 5k Run & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place at Fowler Park in Cumming. The 5K race is a 2014 Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. Start Time: 5k Run 8:00am, 1 Mile Fun Run 9:00am

Bridget Christian Law Group, LLC is located at 2050 Marconi Drive, Suite 300 in Alpharetta, GA. 770-777-8198 www.bridgetchristianlaw.com

For details visit, http://beta.active. com/cumming-ga/running/run-forshelter-2013.

Professional Business Assistant Services Now Available

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mall business owners often forget the importance of having professional administrative support, and may think they can’t afford it. Meet Lora Zibman with Southeastern Admin.

With no minimum time commitment for virtual services, Zibman’s offerings include marketing, organization, document production, scheduling and much more.

As a virtual assistant, Zibman provides professional administrative, technical, and/or creative (social media) assistance to clients remotely from a home office. Because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees, clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits. Clients also avoid the logistical problem of providing extra office space, equipment or supplies. Clients pay for 100% productive work. my forsyth

When you wonder how much longer can you do everything yourself, and still stay focused, it may be time to contact Southeastern Admin.

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ave you ever visited a place that just puts a smile on your face every time you enter the doors? Challenged Child and Friends (CC&F) is such a place for me. This state-of-theart center offers a “one stop shop� for children with developmental delays and disabilities who learn and grow in a program with children who have typical development. They serve children as young as six weeks of age up to six years.

CC&F employs a staff of professionals which includes speech, occupational and physical therapists, registered nurses, a family counselor and paraprofessionals who all work hand in hand with a teaching staff with early childhood, special education and child development credentials. The center is accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and schools). The staff to student ratio averages one-to-four, so individualized plans are provided for all students enrolled. They serve children from 13 different counties because there is no other center like it in North Georgia!

Mr. and Mrs. Lee have two typical daughters who are enrolled at CC&F. When asked why they enrolled at CC&F, they responded by saying:

gram cause a strong educational pro be &F CC d en att ren ild ch r Ou t time g for the right preschool. The firs was top of our list when lookin rs. the perfect place for our daughte nd fou d ha we ew kn we &F we went into CC and but it also felt like a warm g, in rn lea on is as ph em They put an typicallyart, however is the idea that the ap it set o als t ha W e. ac pl g lovin eptance of those who may be acc d an ion ass mp co rn lea uld developing children co ht ssionable age. My daughters lig pre im d an g un yo a h suc at m different than the ay the when we walk in the door everyd d an lot ng rki pa the o int ll pu up when we is creative and ren are well cared for, the staff ild ch y M ve! ali d an y pp ha ls place fee me a creative, outgoing co be ild ch t es old r ou ed attentive. I have watch said goodbye for the summer! we en wh y da sad y ver a s wa It little thinker.

United Way proudly supports Challenged Child and Friends for making a difference every day in the lives of these small children and their families.

By: Ruth Goode

United Way works to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life: A quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.

United Way of Forsyth County P.O. Box 1350, Cumming, GA 30028

770-781-4110 www.unitedwayforsyth.com

Ruth Goode is the Executive Director of United Way Forsyth. She may be reached at 770-781-4110 or ruth@unitedwayforsyth.com.

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COMMUNITY

Its Time For Fall!

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utumn is such a beautiful time in Atlanta, but it is usually jam-packed with so many things to do that the season is gone before we know it. Next up: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas! Yes, I realize that I am getting ahead of myself but it does go by so quickly. This is the time of year to start thinking about sprucing up your home for all your favorite family activities and visiting relatives and friends.

From the smallest of projects as in paint consult, to a kitchen or basement remodel, or whatever your design needs may be, Atlanta Interiors By Veronique is here to assist you!

the door, getting that special throw out for movie watching. Enjoy the crisp, fresh evenings and thank God everyday that you have the opportunity to experience this special time of year once again.

Remember that “home” is where you are, and open your heart to all who enter.

Please contact me for your 1 hour complimentary design consultation and remember to mention My Forsyth!

By: Veronique Akers

From football season, to fall festivals, to the magic of the colors of the season, my wish for each and every one of you is to take a moment and stop. Stop and enjoy the colors, the smells, and the peace of the season. This is a precious time of change and tranquility. I try to impose these feelings in every home that I am given the privilege to enter and add my special “touches.”

Let us try to remember the little moments...Carving the pumpkins, sipping cider, the children’s costumes, putting the fall wreath on

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Veronique Akers is an Interior Designer and ASID Allied Member. She may be reached at 770.238.6597. www.facebook.com/ AtlantaInteriorsByVeronique

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iming is important when planting fall and winter plants in the south.

Many diseases and insect problems can be avoided by planting at the right time. The fall planting season begins the second week of September with mums.

Violas are my personal favorite winter-time flower. They will bloom at colder temperatures than the pansies and snapdragons giving you longer lasting color. They do have a smaller bloom than pansies. In the colder months of winter they will still be blooming when the pansies are semi dormant. I feel like this is a good trade off. Small color is better than no color in my book.

Mums are to be used as seasonal color. We can expect three to five weeks of color from them depending on weather. If the weather is hot and sunny they will bloom out faster. I generally try to give them a little shade at some point in the day. This will decrease the amount of water they use as well as lengthen their bloom time. When they have finished blooming you can plant them in the yard and they might just come back and bloom in the spring. Mums are also the best burst of color for September and early October.

In the fall and winter season it is not as hot and your plants will not be using nearly as much water. The plant structure of fall flowers is usually not as large as springtime flowers either. So we really try to cut back on the water. The most common issue my customers have in the fall is watering too much. After they are established one good watering a week is usually enough.

Happy Gardening!

By: Casey Norris

The next step in the fall planting season begins October 15th with pansies and violas. We like to wait till then because these are cool weather crops. If planted too early they may stretch due to the heat. When they stretch they appear leggy and hold lots of moisture in their foliage. The additional moisture is a haven for pest like Aphids and even fungus.

When they are tall and we get heavy rains they may also fall down. You have a good chance of avoiding these things by using this schedule.

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Casey Norris may be reached at Ladyslipper Rare Plant Nursery at 770-345-2998.

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Advice from a Friend

his time of year always finds me reminiscing back to when I was blessed to make two friendships that would forever change my life. Kelly, a former competition cheerleader and Katie, a Miss Teen Beauty Queen, quickly became like sisters to me from the moment we all met, my freshmen year of college. Yes, that is right: “Kelly, Katie, Carly.”

Like I said, it is a simple concept, but I constantly come across women who feel selfish for wanting that “girl time.”

This fact lends me to encourage every woman to toss that notion aside.

Go for that coffee, that glass of wine: talk about everything or nothing at all. Create friendships that empower you, find freedom through knowing that you have strength through those that surround you.

To this day whenever one of us bumps into alum from our college years, our name is stated in sequence.

More so, in finding such true friendships once in life, I learned to never pass-up the opportunity to acquire more strong women in my circle of friends. It seems like a simple concept, and yet, as independent women… do we not sometimes try and fight this requirement of self ? Trying to stand alone and solve the puzzles of life will only get us so far. The daily stressors, the fashion faux pas, the family squabbles… you can only turn to a significant other for so much, while at the end of the day: a good glass of wine and a little “girl talk,” can brighten just about any bad situation.

As for me, I look forward to sharing in the joys of the women who are in my life and incorporating them in the moments of happiness I experience. And when the hard days do come, I feel blessed to know I can pick-up the phone and find care and advice through any of my good female friends. Sure, you might still be thinking that taking on life without friendship is “do-able,” but then again… do keep in mind, the famous play/movie was never titled “THE Steel Magnolia.”

By: Carly Swirk

While life has separated us throughout the years, and though we may not have the pleasure of finding time to see each other even once a month, I still know that I can pick-up the phone for a good laugh or great piece of advice, from either of my best friends.

A modern day southern belle, born and bred in the South. Carly may be reached at carly@marketcomplete.com

7 Simple Steps to Bringing Order to Your Financial House

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ost of us do not spend our time thinking about finances.

The reality is we likely don’t spend much time at all thinking about our finances.

the last time you balanced your checking/savings/brokerage accounts? Balancing your account against your statement(s) will help you stay on top of any issues and help you maintain an accurate balance going forward.

Like anything else, some preventive maintenance will help you manage your financial picture in a way that brings about less anxiety. You can spend many hours in your financial spruce up, but working on these few items now can help you manage your finances throughout the rest of the year.

Start a Spending Plan – Managing what you spend, live on less than you make and save for the future, as well as any emergencies. Simply spending a few minutes at the beginning of each month planning your income/outflow and you can learn to live on less than what you make while you work to get out of debt and begin to build some wealth.

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Avoid Credit – Begin today to cutoff off all credit – especially the credit cards. Cut up the cards and begin a systematic approach to paying them off. Debt keep syou from building wealth.

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Bills Management – Do you have too many bills due at one specific time of the month? Take a calendar and mark each day a bill is due in a typical month. From that picture, work with the companies to change your billing schedule to help improve your cash flow.

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As you can see, these seven simple tasks can help you get started on getting your financial house in order and set you towards a financially successful year.

Balance Your Accounts – Use a check register to track the debits and credits from your checking account. When was my forsyth

Check Your Credit Report – Have you checked your credit report recently? Not only will you learn what you really owe, but you can also see if someone else is tampering with your identity. Checking your report, at least annually, will help you stay on top of your outstanding debt and help you monitor yourself against one of the fastest growing crimes – identity theft. Here in Georgia you can obtain your reports twice a year at www.annualcreditreport.com.

By: Parkey Thompson

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Investigate Your Insurance – Most of us feel like we are “insurance poor” when you include the auto, home, medical, life and more. How much do you need? What are the right deductibles? You need insurance, but your need the right policies at the right price. Shop to make sure you have what you need, at the right levels, and at the best possible price.

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Parkey Thompson is a personal financial coach.

He may be reached at 678-648-9940. Visit www.myfinancialfocus.com for more information about his services.

LIFESTYLE

Hey guys, I am Trooper and I am a character. I am looking for love and am willing to love right back.

I promise to make you my new BFF. Together we can walk, run, love and play. Are you able to handle so much awesomeness in one little body? If so, I am just the dog for you. Trooper is a male Beagle mix with an estimated DOB of 6/6/2008.

Kimbrel:Being the only girl in my litter doesn’t slow me down one bit! I am full of playful energy and love to be showered with attention! Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for sweet lil’ ol’ me?

DOB: 5/14/13 Benjamin aka Meathead is a Bull Terrier with an approximate DOB of 7/2/2011. Benjamin is a love bug when it comes to people. However, he would do best as the ONLY pet in his home. He will wait at the door door for his people and give them lots of love and kisses.

Benjamin is currently at The Pet Lodge Resort located at 3456 Bethany Bend Alpharetta, Ga. 30004. Their phone number is 404-323-4258. You can also email Janice at Janice.r.shields@comcast.net Heyward: I am just a total love bug! I am my happiest when I am snuggled by a loving human. Do you want to be MY human? Warning: lots of kisses and snuggles beyond this point.

Blue is a male American Staffordshire Terrier with an estimated DOB of 4/10/2012. Blue is a male American Staffordshire Terrier with an estimated DOB of 4/10/2012. Blue was saved from a kill shelter just hours before he was due to be euthanized. What a wonderful save he was. He has an absolute love for life.

Blue is great with other dogs. He loves everyone and is great with kids. Blue has SO MUCH love to give. Won’t you make him a part of your family?

4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming GA 30041 770-887-6480 | www.forsythpets.org | rescue@forsythpets.org

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

LIFESTYLE

Today’s author has to be more than just a great writer. They also have to be a businessman, salesman, and publicist all in one. The further technology advances, the more the publishing industry is changing, and the more authors are affected.

Great writing ability is still the key to ultimately being successful as a writer. How comfortable are you speaking in front I don’t mean great characters and plot—what of strangers? Now what if you have to sell about your use of the English language? Are your book to a whole room of strangers in you bad at spelling? Do you use punctuation two minutes or less? Today’s author needs to properly? The more technology changes, the act a bit like a salesperson, prepared to speak fewer filters (i.e. editors) there are between comfortably but succinctly about their book the author and readers, and the higher the at a moment’s notice, and get total strangers chance of poor writing reaching the reader. to make a purchase. And what if you’re not Today’s writers may also be writing materials with buyers in person, can you come up with related to the promotion of their book, and tactics to get them to buy your book? Today’s will need the skill to write those as well. authors are responsible for more and more of Are you ready to run your own business?

If you want to be an author in the digital age you’ll need to be. As fewer and fewer authors are picked up by traditional publishers, here are some things you’ll face: deciding whether or not to form an LLC, production and distribution costs, budgeting for future books, reporting sales

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ou’ve just finished reading the latest hit book series, which will soon be in theatres as the next hit movie series, and you’re dreaming of becoming a famous author. Days of writing on a beach, a big advance check, a publicity manager handling your press tour to big cities...

Wipe the sand from your eyes, you were dreaming! The publishing world has changed. The days where all you needed was your typewriter or computer and your beautiful mind are gone.

taxes to the state, and more. Publishing a book is just like forming a business. You are creating a product and putting it into the marketplace with the goal of selling it. Once written, a book must be published and promoted like a business, by someone who thinks like a businessperson, not just a writer.

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“lovey dovey” things like “I miss you”, “can’t wait till our date tonight!”, the “union buster” Mom who is showing all the crafts and projects with her children and you are just trying to keep the laundry completed enough so everyone can have clean underwear.

Now don’t get me wrong there are a lot of inspirational quotes and stories as well which is great.

Although, it sometimes seems like everyone else is doing exciting and interesting things and we’re not! But guess what? I bet if there was a way to line up our lives, on average, we are all doing things that others would find interesting and exciting too.

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s I sit in the waiting room to receive my annual cleaning, the draw of my smart phone is like a magnet, I just can’t help myself ! I scroll through the newsfeed to see what everyone is up to and as I look and read I am overcome with a rollercoaster of emotions. The ups and downs are very subtle at almost a subconscious level. The next thing I know my hygienist has called my name and as I shut down it occurs to me that my happiness meter has dropped down a notch.

If it really does get to you, then it may be time to set some limits. I know, I know, it is so difficult! I get it! I’m right there with you. Not only is checking out what everyone else is doing every minute of the day which is causing a lot of people stress from feeling inadequate. It also devours so much of our time that we could be doing other things like being present!

By: Christine M. Roberts

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Does this happen to you? Or are you even aware of it? You incessantly check your social media sites and although it is fun to see what everyone is up to, you feel twinges of disappointment and discontent. There are the posts about a group of friends getting together for a concert but you weren’t invited, the family that has the photos from their exotic Mediterranean cruise, the married couple that is constantly posting my forsyth

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Christine Roberts is a volunteer with Mentor Me, a local non-profit agency that matches caring volunteers with children who need mentors. She is also an author, motivational speaker, certified child advocate, former corporate manager, a wife, and a mother of two children. She may be reached at christine@cmrobertsllc.com.

A Hundred Summers is the quintessential summer read.

This engrossing novel will transport you to another world and another time. The story takes place in the 1930’s upper-class echelon of Ivy League schools, summer homes and grand apartments with views of Central Park. There’s plenty of intrigue in this riveting tale because the world is in the middle of the Great Depression and there’s much apprehension about the looming war in Europe. The book opens in 1931 with two privileged women, Lily Dane and her childhood “friend” Budgie Byrne, attending a Dartmouth football game that changes the course of their lives. Lily falls for the quarterback, Nick Greenwald, who is Jewish. Apparently this was a no-no in WASP society, which Budgie is quick to rudely point out to Lily.

The book moves back and forth from the winter of 1931-32 to the summer of 1938, when all parties are reunited in Seaview, Rhode Island, the place where the Danes have summered for a hundred years. In 1938, Lily is 28 and vacationing with her mother, aunt and six year-old sister, Kiki. Yes, her six year-old sister! Is Kiki her little sister or her daughter? Coincidently (or not) Budgie Burns returns to Seaview after a six year absence, with her new husband – Nick Greenwald. Apparently Budgie didn’t seem to mind that he was Jewish after all, but the summer residents of Seaview most certainly do.

The author is cleverly stingy with her revelations about the past, which are hinted at in the 1938 summer chapters, and then described, in vivid and emotional detail, during the chapters taking place in 1931-32. If it sounds complicated, it’s not I

By: Allie Smith

Continued on page 44 Allie Smith is an avid reader, traveler and the mother of four children. You can follow her on Goodreads or her blog www.thelatchkeymom.com.

She can be reached at asreadsforsyth@gmail.com.

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The food, while possibly resembling a meal that can be found at any Mexican restaurant, is seasoned so impeccably well the

any cafes, bistros, and other food service installations have dwelled within the space on the corner of courthouse square in downtown Cumming, perhaps none more destined for success than Laguna Mexican Grill. The elevated quality of service provided at this comfortable and welcoming restaurant puts it far above any like it in the area. From host to waiter to server, every employee can be seen flaunting a friendly smile, and some can be even be caught shrugging a shoulder or two to the enjoyable and appropriately volumed Latin music.

patron feels as though they have been transported directly to Mexico City (but fear not, the water at Laguna is

very much safe to drink).

At Diana’s suggestion, I ordered a cup of the chicken soup, and was not disappointed. The price for a cup was very fair considering not only the size of the cup, but the amount of ingredients, especially chicken, that is packed into it. I would be excited and a little worried to see the size of the “bowl” serving.

The soup, from my untrained eyes, seemed to contain a healthy dose of chicken, tomato, onion, cilantro, and corn. It is served with two slices of avocado, and as one never impressed with the taste or consistency of avocado, I was pleasantly surprised to find that letting the avocado take a nice warm bath in the leftover broth made it quite enjoyable to eat, and had there not been

Two employees in particular deserve to be commended for the

excellent manner in which they take care of their customers. In two visits, I had the pleasure of meeting Carina,

whom I believe has since become the evening manager, and Diana, a waitress at a lunch service. On my first visit, Carina was incredibly kind, and even dealt with my sudden (and probably quite annoying) urge to order my entire meal en Español horriblemente roto (in horribly broken Spanish).

so many witnesses, I may have been inclined to use my straw to drink every drop of said broth.

On my second, Diana was as sweet as dulce de leche after dinner, taking the time to check-up on my often (though not annoyingly often, or when I had a mouth full of chicken soup), and even took the time to explain what made up their so-far unnamed roasted salsa. I suggest salsa imponente (awesome sauce).

My food was ordered and served in such a timely fashion I had plenty of time to eat before scurrying back off to work. I also noticed that a finished dish didn’t remain at the edge of my table for more than a couple of minutes, allowing for a very clean looking and feeling restaurant.

The decor, while not quite competing with that of some fancier restaurantes mexicanos, is well done and provides a nice, family friendly environment. An array of televisions centered in

So, if you work or live in Cumming and want Mexican food for your next meal, look no further than Laguna Mexican Grill.

the space provides adequate viewing from nearly any location. The patron is not forced to crane his or her neck in

With fair prices, excellent food, and great customer service, it is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

horribly uncomfortable positions to see the winning basket of the basketball game, or any other game being shown on TV.

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s Chairman of the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, there are many areas this committee covers.

Regulated Industries covers licensing changes in all areas, nurses, plumbers, dentists, HVAC, wine and spirits. Any licensing requirements by the State are covered by this committee. It also includes regulation of cable, telephone and utilities, along with the Public Service Commission (PSC).

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just returned from our annual franchisee summit in Memphis and heard something that really resonated as a fantastic hiring practice. There was a panel of top franchisees and the topic was how to hire and retain teenagers who deal with customers.

Regarding hiring practices, background checks and calling references are normal and expected. I like the idea of having candidates interview with multiple managers and with their potential coworkers.

I expect coworkers will have excellent feedback before making a hiring decision. Do they have reliable transportation? How important is related work experience? We’ll have more on this later.

The 2013 session saw several bills concerning the way alcohol is regulated. The recent startups of Brew Pubs, microbrewery and distillery has brought requests from these businesses to sell their products over the counters, this includes beer, liquor, and moonshine.

Some of the obvious teen retention ideas are proper initial and continuous training, mentoring, promoting from within, rotating responsibilities, personal development, communicating opportunities for advancement, encouraging feedback from teens and stressing teamwork. Showing teen employees how their work has a positive impact on the overall company is a great example often missed.

Allowing these exemptions to the current state law goes against the current three tier system (Brewery/distillery, wholesaler, and retailer.) This system has been in place for 75 years. Granting exemptions to the current law is not simple and could cause major problems within the system.

One panelist commented giving daily praise to teen employees is nice, but giving specifc feedback of how they excelled that particular day is priceless. This tells the teen what they are doing well and in some cases implies how they can improve performance. When employees know what’s expected of them, have measurable goals and receive adequate feedback, they are less confused about their responsibilities. As a result, they are more productive and feel pride they make a difference. Combining daily specific praise with goal building and feedback builds teens confidence, makes a better team member, encourages excellent behaviors and they will look forward to work instead of dreading the next four hours.

The reason for prohibition in the 1920’s and 1930’s was because the alcohol industry has become unregulated and out of control.

The way the federal government went about it was wrong, but that was the only way the feds could gain control and bring some regulation to a business that had gotten out of control.

For all of these reasons, I set up a Study Committee to discuss all of the issues; selling retail, beer and wine tastings, liquor tastings, and selling of growlers.

The Study Committee will have three meetings and hear from various opponents and proponents on these issues.

Now, back to the earlier question “how important is related work experience” when hiring teens? One panelist answer to this question that really resonated was he will not hire teens with related work experience. He hires teens with a smile. Yes, a smile! A A teen that comes into the interview smiling, has a bright smile for staff members and

I would welcome your thoughts on these issues. Please e-mail me at Jack.Murphy@senate.ga.gov.

Continued on page 44 By: Bruce Longmore

By: Sen. Jack Murphy

May God Bless You and your family.

Senator Jack Murphy (R-GA-27th District) may be reached at 404-656-7127 or jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov.

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Bruce Longmore is a Cumming entrepreneur. He may be reached at 404574-3884 or Success@BruceLongmore. com. Along with his wife Donna, they are the owners of Lenny’s Sub Shop in Cumming and Alpharetta.

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or Sammy and Pam Wright, home is where the heart and work are - Forsyth County. The Cumming residents have been part of the county’s growing community most of their lives.

Pam is able to help her customers make the right decision for the right loan to fit their individual situation.

The Wrights believe that being part of a community, personal and in business, takes involvement. The couple has donated hours of work and time to various charitable organizations. Close to their hearts is Team Silas. The team participates in the Magnolia 5K Run for the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. They have participated in this for the past two years in honor or their grandson Silas.

“As a child I was taught if you do it right the first time you won’t have to do it a second time,” Sammy recalls. “Always treat people the way you would like to be treated.”

It is this passion and commitment to those he serves that guides his personal and professional life.

Sammy and Pam have always been guided by two principles: God first; family second.

“Everything else will fall into place after that,” Pam asserts.

“At Wright Imports, we have been providing honest, competent automotive repair service for all makes of cars, and light and medium duty trucks in the Cumming, GA area since 1997,” Sammy explains. “We specialize in import automotive repair. We take pride in our repair service facility and our customer service our attention to detail ensures our clients receive a 100% satisfaction level when their vehicle is repaired correctly the first time.”

Sammy and Pam Wright are proud of their Forsyth roots and continue to keep it all in the Wright family!

The Wrights raised three boys who attended Forsyth County Schools and were very active in sports while in school. Following in their footsteps, four grandchildren are now attending local schools and are active participants in local sports.

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whether it is a deposition or interrogatories, both sides must cooperate with this process in order to retain evidence that can support them with their case.

civil lawsuit begins when a dispute arises between two parties or more; those parties can consist of individuals, entities, or businesses. Once lawyers agree to represent their clients, they start by trying to resolve the matter through negotiation. If that effort fails then they begin by preparing and then filing a lawsuit with the appropriate court. The first document they file is called a complaint; this is when the suing party (named the plaintiff) complains to the party being sued (named the defendant) that they violated their legal rights and are now seeking compensation. The complaint contains the allegation of what the litigation is about, and serves as a notice that a lawsuit has been filed.

Attached to the complaint is the summons, which requires the defendant to respond to all charges alleged against them. A summons is a legal command from the court itself to respond.

Throughout the duration of the discovery process, various pleadings are filed with the court. Though form names of pleadings vary from state to state, these documents are vital in the litigation process.

Notices, orders, motions, briefs, summons, demands, etc. are all important legal papers that play a key role in a lawsuit. These legal documents tend to state and elaborate on the claims and defenses of both parties. Courts may issue orders as well in order to obtain more information. When the issues are established, it is left for the courts to deliberate on. After various pleadings are filed and the dispute is discussed, a case will either be settled before or after a trial.

When the defendant receives the complaint, they must then file an answer. The party’s answers consist of objections or agreements to the complaint, as well as statements of fact (such as addresses). They also can file a counterclaim if they are claiming the party filing suit is indebted to them. Initial documents like answers and complaints are known as pleadings, which entail a variety of documents and papers that must be filed with the court that explain each side’s case. Once a lawsuit is officially filed, the litigation process proceeds into filing additional pleadings. After the initial pleadings have been filed, a discovery period begins.

Although only about 10% of civil cases go to trial (more or less in a divorce case), preparing for the trial tends to be the central objective for each civil lawsuit process. Every case is different however; for example, a jury may or may not be present during a trial or the case’s Continued on page 44

By: Steven Leibel

During the discovery process, the plaintiffs and defendants are able to gather information from one another. It is not required for these documents to be filed with the court. This period of the litigation allows both parties to gather evidence relevant to their case. In order to obtain the opposing side’s information, written discovery documents such as interrogatories, request for admissions, and request for production of documents are sent to their adversaries, and responses are required. Another way to ask the other party questions is by taking a deposition, which is a formal oral examination of those who have knowledge of facts that are important to the case. It is common for both parties’ attorneys to attend the deposition, along with a court reporter that thoroughly documents all verbal communication. While gathering information, Steven Leibel is a personal injury attorney who has been practicing law since his graduation from Emory Law School in 1980. An active member in the community, Mr. Leibel has served as a Municipal Court Judge. He is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Lawyers Club.

He may be reached at 706-880-6614 or www.leibel.com.

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Seeds to Table

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tudents in the Autism, Moderate Intellectual and Mild Intellectual disabilities programs at South Forsyth High School (SFHS) have much to celebrate. With the help of dedicated teachers, parents, and sponsoring businesses, the Seed to Table Organic Gardening Program has sprouted.

Sponsored by Home Depot and Scott’s, students created a sustainable garden using organic methods while incorporating access standards and life skills. Environmental awareness and understanding, learning to plan, make decisions, collaborate, take responsibility, learn about healthy eating habits, sense of belonging and worth, and social accountability and responsibility are a few of the learning goals for the project The Seeds to Table project is part of the high school’s Job Warehouse, a pilot program, first in the nation, to design, build, and implement a comprehensive safe work environment program for students with cognitive disabilities.

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Organic Gardening Program Grows at South Forsyth High School

The program’s modules for job skills include: BB SFHS’s Serving SFHS: Students learn to provide services for staff members such as stuffing envelopes, shredding, delivering mail and sorting.

BB Ingles’ Eagles Nest Grocery: Students learn job and life skills such as stocking shelves, using a cash register, money skills, following directions, and product recognition.

BB Norman’s Landing Restaurant:Students learn job skills such as rolling silverware, filling salt and pepper shakers, cleaning menus, filling sugar containers and folding napkins.

BB SFHS’s Life skills for Life: Students learn skills to assist them in everyday life such as housekeeping, cleaning products and their use, personal organization, folding and hanging clothes.

Stephanie Fletcher, Autism teacher at SFHS, along with Educators of Exceptional Students Ann Kohler and John Arant joined students, parents and school administrators as the seeds were placed in the garden boxes made by John Boeh, Steve Palermo and Adam Bright of Home Depot.

“As educators of uniquely gifted students, we cannot do our job as effectively without the help of our community business partners. They impact and mold our student’s success more than they will ever know,” explained Arant.

Area businesses where the students are able to learn and demonstrate the job skills they’ve learned include Mellow Mushroom, Hobby Lobby, Ingles, Norman’s Landing, The Pier Foundation and Wal-Mart.

“It’s a great day to celebrate the accomplishments of our students,” stated Jeff Cheney, school principal. “This project is a great collaborative effort between our teachers, our business partners, and parents.”

The Job warehouse For more information about The Job Warehouse, contact John Arant at 770-781-2264 (100466) or via email at jarant@forsyth.k12.ga.us.

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n clinical research we test a new drug under a controlled and closely monitored setting. When the drug gets approved for general use the same safeguards are not in place, and many new drugs have subsequently been restricted or taken off the market because of drug to drug interactions.

2. Most drugs are metabolized in the liver and excreted either through the liver or kidneys. As a result any impairment of your liver or kidneys increases your potential for a drug interaction. A simple blood test can often confirm that these organs are functioning normally.

In cardiology we see many different types of drug interactions.

One of the most common is related to the use of a blood thinner warfarin. This drug interacts with many medications including aspirin, anti-inflammatories, vitamin E, vitamin K rich foods, and fish oil supplements. Use of these agents in combination can result in either the blood becoming too thin or too thick.

3. When a new drug or herbal supplement is added to existing meds please review with your doctor or pharmacist for potential drug interactions. Many websites can also provide this information but are unable to put it into context. Some interactions are mild and the net clinical benefit favors using both products.

4. Always keep an up to date list of your medications, including supplements, and provide this to any health care professional who will be prescribing another medication.

Another common drug interaction is related to pain medications.

While acetaminophen (Tylenol) is considered the safest, it is metabolized in the liver and excessive use can affect liver function and therefore impact the level of other drugs. Many patients use nonsteroidals (NSAID’s) for treatment of headaches, cramps and arthritis. All NSAIDs increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

They can also raise blood pressure and cause fluid retention . The safest of the NSAIDs is naproxen and whenever possible should be used instead of another common over- the-counter NSAID, ibuprofen, in patients with heart disease.

5. If you are feeling unwell upon initiating a new drug, contact your doctor immediately, but do not stop the drug suddenly without reviewing potential alternatives and implications.

6. Minimize the number of drugs and supplements you are taking. Continue only those that are essential to improve the quality or longevity of your life.

Taking multiple medications and supplements can go a long way towards healing our bodies. However it is up to all of us to ensure that we choose a combination that is safe and sensible.

By: Narendra Singh, MD

Drug interactions can also cause rhythm disturbances of the heart.

Many drugs prolong the QT interval on a electrocardiogram.

This can increase the risk of faintingor even sudden death.

Individuals who are put on multiple drugs that prolong the QT interval should have an EKG done on a regular basis.

To reduce your risk here are some general guidelines to observe.

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Narendra Singh MD FRCPC FACC FAHA, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Georgia Regents University in Augusta, and the Director-Clinical Research, Atlanta Heart Specialists, LLC. Dr. Singh studied at the Dalhouse Medical School in Halifax, Nova Scotia and went on to complete a residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Toronto.

He may be reached at 678-679-6800.

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earing that your spouse has prostate cancer can be distressing news. But you can get through it—together. Knowing exactly how you can help is half the battle. Here are some ways you can provide support.

✛✛ After the Diagnosis

After the diagnosis, you will have a new role and that is as caregiver. In order to offer the best support possible, you’ll first need to understand what he is facing. Ask you physician for suggestions about online resources and support groups. Knowledge is power, and learning about his diagnosis can ease the anxiety. ✛✛ At Doctor Appointments

Plan to accompany your spouse to each and every doctor appointment.

It’s important to have someone there to double-check what he thinks he hears, so nothing falls through the cracks. Before you go in, write a list of questions together, and bring a notebook for taking notes. After the visit, compare notes and check each other’s understanding of what was discussed. If there’s any confusion between the two of you, call your doctor for better clarification.

And don’t be afraid to speak up with your own questions. Have the doctor draw pictures or show you an illustration if it will help you both understand. Ask if he’d also like time alone with the doctor to ask personal questions—things he might want to ask by himself. Also, volunteer to take on the task of requesting copies of test results or medical records and shuttling the necessary information to the right medical professional. There’s no guarantee that his medical records will be accessible five years from now, so it’s smart to get copies now. ✛✛ At Home

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BB Glaucoma causes vision loss because of optic nerve damage, usually due to high eye pressure. Early detection is necessary to prevent permanent vision loss.

BB Diabetic retinopathy is eye damage from diabetes that can cause blindness. Among known diabetics over age 40, the National Eye Institute estimates that 40 percent have some degree of diabetic retinopathy.

BB Cataracts are opacities in the eye’s lens that most often occur as a result of UV damage. To avoid most common cataract formation, use sunglasses whenever you are outdoors.

Other age-related eye problems include dry eyes, reduced peripheral vision and decreased color vision.

BB Macular degeneration (Age-related macular degeneration or AMD) is a serious age-related eye disease and the leading cause of blindness among seniors. You can lower the risk of

The best way to protect your eyesight for a lifetime of good vision is to eat healthy, maintain proper weight, exercise, and have routine comprehensive eye exams yearly.

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lthough some of you may be sad that summer is almost over, don’t fret. There’s still plenty of delicious seasonal produce to be eaten. There is an abundance of fruits and vegetables in season during the fall months.

colors of the beautiful foliage. During the fall, you’re less likely to get hot and overheated while being active so bring along the kids and the family dog on the hike. Another great opportunity to get some exercise is to go to a local pumpkin patch or apple orchard and walk around to find the perfect produce to bring back home.

Winter squash and pumpkins are a very good source of antioxidants Vitamin A, Vitamin, C, and Vitamin E and apples are a good source of fiber and Vitamin C. If you’re not into picking produce, there are lots of corn mazes for kids and adults to get plenty of exercise. You may want to visit the website: www.pickyourown.org for information on local farms and activities.

For instance, winter squash, swiss chard, cranberries, Brussels sprouts, figs, pears, parsnips, collard greens, and raspberries.

These fruits and vegetables are the perfect ingredients for stews, casseroles, and hearty sauces.

Fresh ‘n Fit Cuisine TM has introduced some delicious new meals to our menu. The menu is full of delicious and healthful seasonal fruits and vegetables. Some of my favorites are the Pumpkin Spice Bread, Cajun Roasted Turkey with Sweet Potato Casserole, and Butternut Squash Ravioli. You can see our complete menu at www.freshnfitcuisine.com.

By: Julia Lott

In the cooler months, some of us can sometimes lose focus on our health and wellness goals. Swimsuit season is over, but it doesn’t mean that we can lose sight of our overall health goals. There are still many things we can do to stay healthy and active during the cooler months.

For instance, this is a great time of year to take hikes in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and appreciate the stunning

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Julia Lott has a Master of Science in Nutrition and a BBA in Marketing from Georgia State University. She enjoys creating meals that are both nutritious and delicious for health conscious individuals. She may be reached at 678-208-0341.

different choice than you might make).

Children who are empowered learn to think on their own and take initiative.

Empowerment is an important part of accountability.

If you’ve ever heard yourself saying these words to your child, you’ve likely reached the stage where you feel he or she needs to take ownership of his or her decisions and the consequences that result from those decisions. As your child moves from childhood to adolescence, it is important to gradually give him or her more responsibilities, but more than that, it is important to teach children that they -- not their parents or anyone else -- are accountable for their actions.

Children need the skills to weigh different decisions. It’s difficult to teach your child to be accountable without giving him or her the tools to navigate problems that may come his or her way. Teach your child to carefully consider the various facets of any decision and to weigh pros and cons of all sides. And when your child makes mistakes, teach him or her to evaluate how things went wrong in his or her decisionmaking process. What would he or she do differently, looking back? How will lessons learned impact future decisions?

How can you encourage your child to practice accountability in his or her daily life? What are the benefits of doing so?

Here are several things to know about raising an accountable child.

Children need a little freedom to make choices. When your child was very young, you likely made most of his or her decisions. However, as your child grows older, give him or her opportunities to make choices, even if you are afraid he or she might make a wrong choice (or

Parents cause more harm than good by removing children from difficult situations. No parent likes seeing his or her child struggle, but while fixing your child’s problems may make you feel better, it has negative consequences for your child. Long-term repercussions can include diminished self-esteem, an inability to cope with even the smallest of failures, and the belief that mom and dad will forever be there to right the wrongs. The best thing you can do for your child is help him or her learn

Be sure your child sees you striving to be a responsible person each day, owning up to your mistakes, and asking for help when you need it.

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to solve problems on his or her own, which will give him or her the confidence -- and the resourcefulness -- to overcome challenges.

Parents should model good behavior. Do you blame others for your mistakes? Do you ever act helpless or passive instead of proactive? If you find a flaw in yourself, do you ignore it? If you truly want your child to learn accountability and become responsible for him or herself, you must practice what you preach. Be sure your child sees you striving to be a responsible person each day, owning up to your mistakes, and asking for help when you need it.

Accountability is one of the building blocks for success. Teaching your child to be accountable will result in numerous long-term benefits -- he or she will be a more confident, positive person who feels in control of his or her own life. Develop your child’s sense of accountability and watch him or her become a more prideful, engaged student and person of character.

Parents who want additional information are encouraged to call the local Huntington Learning Center at 770-292-8994.

By: Marc Turk

“It’s time for you to start being more responsible.”

Marc Turk is the Executive Director of Huntington Learning Center in Cumming. He may be reached at 770-292-8994.

REFERENCE

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

Midway Elementary

North Forsyth Middle

West Forsyth High

4805 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, (770) 475-6670 Principal: Todd Smith tsmith@forsyth.k12.ga.us

3645 Coal Mountain Drive (770) 889-0743 Principal: Jeff Hunt jhunt@forsyth.k12.ga.us

4155 Drew Road (770) 888-3470 Acting Principal: Betty Pope rgill@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Sawnee Elementary

Otwell Middle

1616 Canton Highway, (770) 887-6161 Principal: Dr. Eileen Nix ecnix@forsyth.k12.ga.us

605 Tribble Gap Road (770) 887-5248 Principal: Steve Miller stmiller@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Settles Bridge Elementary

2800 Holtzclaw Road, (770) 781-2240 Principal: Barbara Vella bvella@forsyth.k12.ga.us

600 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, (770) 887-1883 Principal: Donna Morris dmorris@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Chestatee Elementary

Sharon Elementary

6945 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, (770) 887-2341 Principal: Polly Tennies ptennies@forsyth.k12.ga.us

3595 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, (770) 888-7511 Principal: Amy Bartlett abartlett@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Coal Mountain Elementary

Shiloh Point Elementary

3455 Coal Mountain Drive, (770) 887-7705 Principal: Debbie Smith dsmith@forsyth.k12.ga.us

8145 Majors Road, (678) 341-6481 Principal: Rebecca Johnson rjohnson@forsyth.k12.ga.us

540 Dahlonega Street, (770) 887-7749 Principal: Pam Pajerski ppajerski@forsyth.k12.ga.us

6200 Dahlonega Highway, (678) 965-5020 Principal: Paige Andrews pandrews@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Daves Creek Elementary

Vickery Creek Elementary

3740 Melody Mizer Lane, (770) 888-1223 Principal: Eric Ashton eashton@forsyth.k12.ga.us

6280 Post Road, (770) 346-0040 Principal: Kristan Riedinger kriedinger@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

Whitlow Elementary

Haw Creek Elementary

3655 Castleberry Road, (678) 965-5090 Principal: Lynne Castleberry lcastleberry@forsyth.k12.ga.us

2555 Echols Road, (678) 965-5070 Principal: Dr. Amy Davis ardavis@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Middle Schools Lakeside Middle

6205 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, (678) 965-5041 Principal: Alyssa Degliumberto adegliumberto@forsyth.k12.ga.us

2565 Echols Road (678) 965-5080 Principal: Debbie Sarver dsarver@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Mashburn Elementary 3777 Samples Road, (770) 889-1630 Principal: Tracey Smith tbsmith@forysth.k12.ga.us

Liberty Middle 7465 Wallace Tatum Road (770) 781-4889 Principal: Connie Stovall cstovall@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Little Mill Middle 6800 Little Mill Road (678) 965-5000 Principal: Connie McCrary cmccrary@forsyth.k12.ga.us REFERENCE

6905 Post Road, (770) 674-2990 Headmaster: Johnathan Arnold www.covenantrams.com

Fideles Christian School 1390 Weber Industrial Drive (770) 888-6705 Directors: Jonny and Ellen Whisenant www.fideles.net

Friendship Christian School 3160 Old Atlanta Road, (678)845-0418 Vice-Principal: Butch Quinn www.friendshipchristianschool.us

Horizon Christian Academy (K-6) 2160 Freedom Parkway (7-12) 433 Canton Road (678) 947-3583, (678) 947-0711 Headmaster: Heather Marshall www.horizonchristian.org

Ivy League Montessori School 1791 Kelly Mill Road, (770) 781-5586 School Director: Becky Carty www.ilmsnet.com

High Schools Forsyth Central High

Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs

520 Tribble Gap Road (770) 887-8151 Principal: Rudy Hampton rhampton@forsyth.k12.ga.us

2830 Old Atlanta Road, (770) 205-6277 Head of School, Kathy Lindaman www.montessoriacademygeorgia.com

Lambert High School

Johns Creek Elementary

7455 Wallace Tatum Road, (678) 455-4500 Principal: Charley Stalder cstalder@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Riverwatch Middle 610 James Burgess Road, Suwanee (678) 455-7311 Principal: Kathy Carpenter kcarpenter@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Sliver City Elementary

Cumming Elementary

Matt Elementary

Piney Grove Middle 8135 Majors Road (678) 965-5010 Principal: Terri North tnorth@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Private Schools Covenant Christian Academy

805 Nichols Road (678) 965-5050 Principal: Dr. Gary Davison gdavison@forsyth.k12.ga.us

North Forsyth High 3635 Coal Mountain Drive (770) 781-6637 Principal: Beth Hebert bhebert@forsyth.k12.ga.us

South Forsyth High 585 Peachtree Parkway, (770) 781-2264 Principal: Jeff Cheney jcheney@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Montessori at Vickery 6285 Post Road, (770) 777-9131 Head of School, Kathy Lindaman www.montessorivickery.com

Montessori Kids of Cumming 3034 Old Atlanta Road, (678) 208-0774 Head of School, Charlotte Pixley www.montessoricumming.com

Pinecrest Academy 955 Peachtree Parkway, (770) 888-4477 Head of School: Fr. Robert Presutti www.pinecrestacademy.com

School Information www.forsyth.K12.GA.US

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Every company that creates video content for the web should be aware of the pros and cons of “posting” vs. “hosting” their video — in other words, posting their video on a popular video sharing site (such as YouTube™) versus using a privately hosted service.

Curious why? Keep reading!

get behind the content filters so that your video is viewable at your office and everywhere internet is accessible. This is an important point to consider especially if you or your company has just invested in producing a video and now want it to be viewed by as many people as possible.

3. A third problem with posting on YouTube™ is that, after your video is played, additional video suggestions pop up which often don’t relate to your product or service. Or worse, suggestions pop up for your competitors’ videos.

YouTube™, owned by Google™, is the most popular video hosting platform out there. It is a great option for optimizing search engine results.

But it also has disadvantages. Here are three potential issues to consider.

1. The first disadvantage to posting your video on YouTube™ is its tendency to surround your videos with all sorts of ads. The last thing you want is a competitor’s ad popping up next to your video.

Even if you become a YouTube™ partner and “Related Videos” is replaced by “More From,” it’s still very tempting for viewers to browse other videos instead of focus on your message. You know how easy it is to follow a rabbit’s trail of videos if you’ve ever spent time surfing on YouTube™!

By: Danny Gonzales

2. A second problem with YouTube™ is that it’s blocked by “productivity software,” which many companies use to encourage employees to work rather than surf the web. Other popular websites, such as Facebook™ and Vimeo™, are also blocked by productivity software.

If your company uses productivity software and your video is posted only on YouTube™ or Vimeo™, your access will be blocked. Using a private video host will allow you, your employees, and your clients to

Danny Gonzales is the owner of Optimum Productions.

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German Firm Expands in Forsyth County

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he Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce another local company’s expansion. Dieffenbacher’s U.S. manufacturing plant located in Forsyth County announced at the end of 2012 its investment in a customer support center.

The center will add approximately 13 new jobs and $1.2 million in capital investment. Dieffenbacher is a family-owned company founded in Germany in 1873. It is a leading supplier for woodbased panel and pellet plants. The new customer service center provides spare parts and services for all of Dieffenbacher’s customers in Canada and in the U.S. Rolf-Dieter Krey, manager of customer service, notes that the demand for Dieffenbacher’s products is growing in the U.S. The company sees this new customer service center as a way to prepare for that growing sector.

Krey sees the importance of local workforce development. He has met with representatives at Lanier Tech and plans to speak with the University of North Georgia soon to see how Dieffenbacher can assist in training the workforce of tomorrow through internship opportunities. Krey identifies the importance of investing in an area where Dieffenbacher has a future. He simply puts it by saying, “Forsyth County is the place we chose and we want to stay.”

Dieffenbacher is one of many international companies located in the county. Forsyth County has more than 60 international companies, with twenty of those establishing their North American corporate headquarters in the county. According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, nearly 40 percent of business expansion in North Georgia during 2012 occurred in Forsyth County.

By: Randall Toussaint

Krey immediately began working with the Chamber as the expansion opportunity arose.

“I knew what the Chamber was doing and their business approach.

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Randall Toussaint is the Vice-President of the Cumming Forsyth Chamber of Commerce. He may be reached at 770.887-6461.

Signs, Sand, and Safety

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here were signs everywhere. Some alerted us to the fact that we were in a manatee zone and no wake was allowed, others gave us the go ahead to resume our normal speed. And then there were the red and green signs that served as channel markers. There was definitely a learning curve associated with navigating the gulf waters.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1 The safety zone In order to avoid getting ‘stuck’ in my life and damaging relationships, I can choose to obey the ‘sign’ given in God’s Word. Instead of tossing out angry words when I’m upset, I can ask for God’s help and respond with a soft answer. Tough? Yes. Impossible? No.

I got tired of seeing the signs, but it didn’t take me long to realize how important they were. Whether it was low tide, or our boat’s chart plotter was a bit off, when we ignored the channel markers we ended up getting stuck on a sandbar surrounded by shallow water.

The more familiar I am with the boundaries God sets for me in His Word, and the quicker I obey them, the safer I’ll be.

With a bit of man power, the boat was free and we headed back to the safety of the marked channel.

Your turn Are you living in the safety and freedom of God’s boundaries? What step will you take today to stay in His safety zone?

An important spiritual lesson Just like the many signs that were posted in the gulf for the boaters’ safety, there are numerous instructions in God’s Word to help me steer clear of life’s dangers. Too often I have the wrong attitude about the do’s and don’ts of scripture. The truth is they provide boundaries - a safety zone - to protect me from harm.

By: Maria Morgan

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for teaching me valuable lessons using every day experiences. Help me to realize Your boundaries are for my protection.

Give me the desire and strength to do things Your way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

An example I’m far from perfect. Although my tongue is just a tiny part of me, it’s amazing how much trouble it can get me into. Yes, I have to admit I’m guilty of saying things I don’t mean when I get angry. So what does God’s Word have to say about anger and the words that follow?

Maria I. Morgan is an inspirational writer and speaker. She’s passionate about sharing the truths of God’s Word with today’s generation. She lives in Georgia with her husband and daughter. Visit her on the web and download a free copy of her eBook God Speaking @ www.mariaimorgan.com.

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REFERENCE

Non-Denominational Eastgate Church 2820 Brookwood Road, Cumming 770-888-8852 Sunday Morning Worship Times: 9:00 & 11:00 am Wednesday Night services 7:00 pm Pastors: David & Robin Houtsma www.eastgatechurch.org

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

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

North Lanier Baptist Church 829 Atlanta Highway, (770) 781-5433 Church service times: 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bible Studies 11 a.m. Celebration Worship Service (main auditorium) Hispanic Service is at 10:30 a.m. in our Activities Center

Cumming Baptist Church

Refuge 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

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

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: 9:15AM – Contemporary Service (Auditorium) 10:45AM – Blended Service (Auditorium) 9:00AM & 10:45AM; 6:30PM Bible Fellowship Pastor, Dr. Richard G. Lee, Founding Pastor www.firstredeemer.org

Greater Heights Baptist Church 3790 Post Road, (770) 887-4802 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Episcopal St. Columba’s Church 939 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, (770) 888-4464 Wednesday Services: 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays Service: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Service: 7:45, 9 & 11:15 a.m.

Rector: Father Tripp Norris Curate: Father Daron Vroon www.saintcolumba.net

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit 724 Pilgrim Mill Road, (770) 887-8190 Services: Thursdays 12 noon, Sundays 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

Rector: Keith Oglesby www.ecohs.net

Greek 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 my forsyth

Lutheran Living Faith Lutheran Church, LCMS 103 Buford Dam Road, (770) 887-0184 Sunday School: 9:00am, all ages Sunday Worship: 10:15am, 12:30pm (Korean) Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal 6:00pm Bible Study for all ages 7:00pm Pastor Tim Droegemueller livingfaithoffice@bellsouth.net www.livingfaithlutheran.com facebook/livingfaithlutheranchurch

Christ The King Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church In America) 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Rd. Cumming, Ga. 30041 770-889-5328 ctklutheran.com Sunday Worship Service 8:15 AM Traditional 9:30 AM Contemporary 11:00 AM Traditional 1:00 PM Hispanic Sunday School 9:30 AM

OTHER Baha’is of Forsyth County 1-800-22-UNITE www.forsythbahais.org Crossroads Church of the Nazarene 6160 Southard Trace Cumming, GA 30040 (678) 977 0328 www.mycrossroadschurch.net

Castle Christian Church 3149 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee (678) 648-5248 www.castlechristianchurch.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Senior Minister: Jason Rodenbeck 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

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First Christian Church 1270 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, (770) 887-5542 Pastor Stan Percival www.fccga.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 510 Brannon Road, Cumming, GA (678) 455-5290 - Hall Phone Worship Service: 9 am, 11:30 am, and 2 pm Visitors Welcome Nursery available

LifePoint Christian Church 3140 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 Sunday Small Groups: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Childcare available Pastor: Chris Stovall www.lifepoint.org

NewSong Community 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

Chalcedon Presbyterian Church 302 Pilgrim Mill Road, 770-205-9390 www.chalcedon.org | www.rpcus.com Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Pastor, Dr. Joseph C. Morecraft, III.

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change of season is coming soon. Who wouldn’t welcome a day or two without rain? North Georgia is a great place to live and experience the colorful fall changes. The word “time” in the Bible generally has a definite beginning and end while the word “season” is more general, i.e. like the phrase “a season of unrest”.

that wasn’t best for his cattle to remain in a better place to raise a family. Lot, his nephew, chose better pastures, the best water and the nearby pleasures of city life, a bad family decision.

Trust the Lord with your future “and all these things shall be added unto you.” “Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Where withal shall we be clothed? . . . your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.” Matthew 6:25, 31-33. When trading gold and silver to pay bills it is amazing how much of what was thought essential was dispensable. America’s problems were greater when we were burdened with too much money rather than too much debt. It’s surprising how 12 hour days and 60 hour weeks spread between several jobs kept more people out of trouble than an 8 hour day 40 hour week with one job. Crime actually went down.

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose . . . A time to be born, to die, to plant, to pluck up that which is planted, to kill, to heal, to breakdown, to build up, to weep, to laugh, to mourn, to dance, to cast away stones, to gather stones together, to embrace, to refrain from embracing, to get, to lose, to keep, to cast away, to rend, to sew, to keep silence, to speak, to love, to hate, of war, of peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Blessed with wisdom from God, Solomon saw life as full of changes like the seasons. This passage covers most of the various events that happen in our lives. It reminds us that there is both a purpose and a proper response to things we can’t even understand. Our response to life’s ups and downs should reflect faith in God’s greater plan. A sign in a western bank read “shooting out the lights doesn’t guarantee better service!”

We have not learned the lessons people learned during the Depression. They returned to church and remembered the God

It has been encouraging to see the positive way many people have readjusted their lives and businesses during our country’s lengthy season of difficult economic distress. Couples were forced to evaluate both their budgets and their marriages. Often, they united in a mutual effort to keep current their bills and save their house from foreclosure. In Genesis 13:5-13 Abraham chose dry overgrazed land

By: David Hill

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Rev. David Hill is a Cumming resident and frequent guest preacher at Antioch Baptist Church. * Biblical quotes are from the King James Version of The Bible.

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Parkway Presbyterian Church 5830 Bethelview Road, (678) 889-8694 Traditional Worship: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: Sundays11:00 a.m.

Brazilian Ministry Sunday Services: 7:00 p.m.

(The service is in Portuguese.)

Rev. Bill Ford, Senior Pastor Rev. Cido Araujo, Assoc. Pastor of Brazilian Ministries 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

Forsyth County Newcomers and Women’s Club

Cumming First United Methodist Church

Meeting: Third Thurs. of each mo.

at 11:00 a.m. - $22 lunch Location: Windermere Golf Club Contact: Linda Fitzwater 678-947-6156 - davlinfitz@yahoo.com Information: Membership is open to

all women of Forsyth and

surrounding counties

Program includes group

activities, information

and more.

Website: newcomersclubofforsyth.org

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

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

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

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; 5:30p.m. Spanish Mass, 1:30 p.m.

Weekdays: 9 a.m Pastor: Father Frank www.goodshepherdcumming.com

Piedmont United Methodist Church

St. Brendan Catholic Church 4633 Shiloh Road, (770) 205-7969 Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Spanish Mass: 1 p.m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m.

Pastor: Fr. Matthew Van Smoorenburg, LC Parochial Vicars: Fr. Joseph Ramos, LC and Fr. Juan Guerra, LC www.stbrendansatl.com

4525 Bethelview Road, (770) 887-4888 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. www.bethelview.net

(child care available) Pastor: Rev. Deborah Griffith

770 Canton Highway, (770) 887-2900 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. at Bald Ridge Marina 9:51 a.m. Contemporary Service www.cfumcga.com (Child care available) Sunday Hispanic/Latino Worship: 12 noon Wednesday Communion Service: 12 noon Senior Pastor: Rev. John L. Cromartie, Jr.

Parkway Church

United Methodist Bethelview United Methodist Church

HOUSES OF WORSHIP | CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Networking Central Forsyth Leads Group Meeting: Second & fourth Tues.

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

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Forsyth Network for Business Professionals Meeting: Thurs.11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Bello Italian Restaurant

101 Meadow Drive Contact: Tiffany Allen at tiffany@servpro8378.com

or 770-887-1962 Information: $50 membership fee and

$10 monthly.

Visit twice for free.

No occupation

overlap. Call first.

The Inspiration Network of Cumming Meeting:

Location:

Contact:

Third Wed. from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

The Nurturing Nook, 205 Pilgrim Mill Road Leanne Temple, (678) 965-5969

Member Power Networking Lunch Meeting: Every Tues. at 12 Noon Location: Various chamber

member restaurants Contact: (770) 887-6461 or cummingforsythchamber.org Information: $15 for members and $30

for non-members

South Forsyth Leads Group Meeting: 2nd and 4th Wed. at

11:30 a.m. No fees Location: Starbucks-141 and

Ronald Reagan

– John’s Creek,

435 Peachtree Parkway

Cumming, GA 30041 Contact: Robin Grier

770) 887-2772 rgrier@harborfs.com

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Women Who Mean Business Meeting: First Tues. Registration

begins at 7:30 a.m.

Location: Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce

Event’s Facility

513 W. Maple Street Contact: (770) 887-6461 Information: Free for members; $30

for non-members

Register online at cummingforsythchamber.org.

Charitable 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: Website:

(770) 886-5419 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: WhisperingHope.org

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Civic Organizations Ducktown Chapter #460 — Order of the Eastern Star Meeting: Location: Contact:

2nd & 4th Fri. at 7:30 p.m.

4655 Canton Hwy (770) 887-8147

Rotary Club of South Forsyth Meeting: Wed. at 12:15 p.m.

Location: 6300 Polo Club Drive Website: southforsythrotaryclub.org

Political Organizations Democratic Women of Forsyth County Meeting: Second Thurs.

Location: Different restaurants

in Cumming Contact: Mary Chatfield,

(770) 887-1106 Facebook: DWFC GA Information: Democratic women

meet monthly and the

meetings alternate

between lunch and

dinner meetings

with programs.

Forsyth County Democratic Party Meeting: 2nd Tues. 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 Cumming Garden Club

Holistic Moms Network Forsyth County

Contact: (770) 844-7061 Meeting: Held second Tues. of

each month from Sept.

until May at 10:00 AM Information: Non-profit organization

with the purposes of

educating members & the

community in gardening,

conservation &

creative expression.

Monthly meetings with informational speakers, yoga group, play groups Meeting: 2nd Tues. of each (The service is in Portuguese.)

Rev. Bill Ford, Senior Pastor Rev. Cido Araujo, Assoc. Pastor of Brazilian Ministries

Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Club Contact: (404) 423-3524 Meeting: Every other Wed. at 7 p.m.

Location: Central Park Website: meetup.com/North-AtlantaCuong-Nhu-Martial-Arts-Club/ Information: No fees, open to 16 yrs +

Piecemakers Quilt Guild Meeting: 2nd Tues. of each month;

4th Tuesday is

“sewcialbee” (community

quilts, classes or just

getting together) Location: Christ the King

Lutheran Church

1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap

Road, Cumming Website: piecemakersga.netw

month at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Land of a Thousand

Hills Coffee House 5095

Post Road, Cumming Contact: Ann Linke at www.parkway-chruch.org holisticmomforsyth@yahoo.com Website: www.holisticmoms.org

Labrador Friends of the South, Inc. Location: Contact: Website:

PO Box 933, Cumming labfriendinfo@gmail.com 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

Support Organizations AA Cumming

Meeting: Last Tues. of each month Contact: www.momsclub.org

NAMI Forsyth Dawson Lumpkin Meeting:

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Single Mom Meeting Connect with other single moms, learn about paths to higher education and get links to community resources.

Light dinner provided and free on-site childcare/ homework help provided.

Meeting: 2nd Thurs.every month

at 6:30pm Location: 210 Dahlonega St.,

Suite 203, Cumming Contact: Valerie Daniel Faith’s

House, Inc. 770-205-6311 Website: www.faithshouseinc.org

SMART Recovery

Moms Club of Cumming - Southwest

Meeting: Meets four times daily Location: Ingles Shopping Center

at 432 Canton Highway

(Hwy 20) Second suite on

far left.

24/7 Line: (770) 886-0696 Information: Group of Alcoholics

Anonymous located in

Forsyth County Website: www.aacummingga.org

and family members)

held the second Thursday

of each month

Educational meeting on

the fourth Thursday of

each month Location: Forsyth County Senior

Center, 595 Dahlonega

Highway, Cumming,

Ga. 30040 Information: Two support groups

(family & peer) meet

every Thurs. except the

last when there is

a speaker.

Contact: Flo Giltman lgiltma1@gmail.com Website: www.namifdlga.org

Meetings: Second and fourth Thurs. of each month 7PM-8:30PM (excluding major holidays). Two support meetings (for consumers

Meeting: Location:

Website:

reference

Every Tues. at 6:30 p.m.

Professional Recovery Counseling, LLC. 107 W. Court house Sq., Suite 274 www.smartrecovery.org

How to be an author in the digital age

A Hundred Summers – By Beatriz Williams

Continued from page 16

Continued from page 17

their own marketing, and yes, that includes those who are published by traditional publishers.

promise. This is a story of antiquated class systems, anti-Semitism, family secrets, rivalries, love, and the ties that bind us. The love story of Nick and Lily is beautiful and heart-breaking. It’s been a long time since I’ve read about a couple whose story is so authentic and complicated that I literally felt their joy and pain. It also made me grateful that I was raised without such archaic, scandalous and appalling views as the need for “pure bloodlines.”

Are you up to date on the latest social media? Do you know what Vine is? You’ll need to know if you’re an author in the digital age. Social media is a critical tool to promote your book. You may say you’ll find someone to do it for you, but force yourself to learn it! A general comfort level with today’s technology is critical as an author. You never know when you’ll need your website or Facebook page updated and suddenly have no one but yourself to do it.

If some of this sounds overwhelming, don’t let it stop you. There are lots of resources out there to help today’s writers on the path to becoming a published author, such as workshops, blogs, and writing groups.

We are all doing fun stuff

The book is littered with historical references and facts, which I found fascinating. These characters live in a bubble that, unbeknownst to them, is about to burst with the onset of WWII. The book climaxes with a “hundred year” storm that will literally and figuratively implode their world and no one will ever be the same. This novel is thought provoking on issues of class, race and family secrets, all wrapped up in a compelling love story. Simply fantastic.

Hiring & retaining teen employees

Continued from page 16

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It’s going to be difficult for me but I am setting guidelines for my newsfeed addiction to view only at night after the children have gone to bed and only for 15 minutes. Is that crazy? Hopefully I can stick to it. What about you?

walks out the door smiling. He went on to say you can train teens for most any job but you can’t train them to smile and be happy.

My positive customer feedback is almost always directed at staff members who seem happy with a smile on their face.

This is going to be tough which is actually ridiculous if you think about it.

There are so many major issues in the world and managing personal social media consumption shouldn’t really be on the radar. But it is! I wonder how our emotional states and personal relationships will benefit if we choose to focus on our own lives and be present? What do you think?

What are some of your key hiring practices? How do you retain your top teen talent? I look forward to hearing your feedback..

Unraveling the Civil Litigation Process Continued from page 23

outcome could either be decided by a judge or jury based on given evidence. In most civil litigation cases, parties can decide whether or not they want their case to be tried before a jury. Throughout the trial process, lawyers from both parties strive to shed favorable light on their positions. The sole purpose of a trial is to explore the truth. At the end of trial, the case will either be resolved, but parties can appeal the case to a higher court.

Though each step of the civil litigation process can vary in each case, a general understanding of the procedures can prove to be very beneficial. There are countless types of discovery and pleadings, along with other legal documents, but each civil litigation case will entail a variety of different legal materials.

Though no two cases are the same, each will follow the same basic blueprints of the litigation procedure. Knowing the various aspects of law can be a great advantage to people as the law practice continues to play a central role in a free society.

The Country Preacher Continued from page 41

they had forgotten during their days of prosperity. Even the church offerings went up during the Depression! We, of course, continue to struggle and recession has bordered on Depression for almost 6 years.

If you have difficulty believing in a God you cannot see may I suggest you stay out of airplanes which are guided by instruments because pilots can’t fly by sight. The difference is that sometimes the instruments are wrong. Hebrews 11:1,6 my forsyth

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REFERENCE

United States Government President Barack H. Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Senator Steve Gooch (R), District 51 (678) 341-6203 e-mail: steve.gooch@statesenate.ga.gov fax: (770) 844-5821

Rep. Mark Hamilton (R), District 23 (770) 844-6768 e-mail: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov

Forsyth County School System Superintendent, Dr. L.C. (Buster) Evans (770) 887-2461 1120 Dahlonega Highway Cumming Website: www.forsyth.k12.ga.us 1092 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040 Website: www.forsythco.com

Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R), District 24

(202) 224-3521 Atlanta Office: 100 Galleria Parkway Suite 1340 GA: (770) 763-9090 Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (202) 224-0103 Website: www.chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website

(770) 887-0400 e-mail: mike.dudgeon@house.ga.gov

Rep. Amos Amerson (R), District 9 (404) 657-8534 e-mail: amos.amerson@house.ga.gov

Board of Education Ann Crow, District 1 (R) (770) 490-6316 e-mail: ACrow@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Kristin Morrissey, District 2 (R)

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 Atlanta Office: One Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: www.isakson.senate.gov

Forsyth County Government Forsyth County Board of Commissioners

Rep. Tom Graves (R), District 9

County Manager

(202) 225-5211 Georgia Office: Wachovia Center GA: (770) 535-2592 500 Jesse Jewel Parkway, Suite 301, Gainesville, GA 30503 Website: www.tomgraves.house.gov

Doug Derrer: (770) 781.2101 fax : (770) 781.2199

110 East Main Street, Suite 210, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 781-2101 Website: www.forsythco.com fax: (770) 781-2199

Rep. Rob Woodall. (R), District 7 (770) 963-2420 Email: woodall@mail.house.gov Website: woodall.house.gov

State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)

Commissioners R.J. (Pete) Amos, District 1 (R)

Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27

Nancy Roche, Chairperson, District 5 (R)

Cumming City Hall (770) 781-2010 100 Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040

(678) 513-5882 e-mail: brtam@forsythco.com

Cumming City Council Members:

Todd Levent, District 3 (R)

Quincy Holton, Lewis Ledbetter, Ralph Perry, John Pugh and Rupert Sexton

(678) 513-5885 e-mail: jjboff@forsythco.com

Forsyth County Tax Commissioner Matthew C. Ledbetter (770) 781-2110

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(770) 887-0678 e-mail: DLight@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Brian R. Tam, District 2 (R)

Jim Boff, District 5 (R)

(770) 887-1960 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov fax: (770) 205-0602

Darla Light, District 4

City of Cumming Mayor Henry Ford Gravitt

(678) 513-5884 e-mail: cjmills@forsythco.com

(404) 656-5030 Website: www.gov.state.ga.us

(770) 657-0810 e-mail: TCleveland@forsyth.k12.ga.us

(678) 513-5881 e-mail: rjamos@forsythco.com

Cindy Mills, District 4 (R)

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle

Tom Cleveland, District 3 (R)

(770) 889-0229 e-mail: NRoche@forsyth.k12.ga.us

(770) 781-2101 e-mail: tlevent@forsythco.com

(404) 652-7003 Website: www.gov.state.ga.us fax: (404) 652-7123

(770) 781-5222 e-mail: KMorrisey@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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City Administrator Gerald Blackburn (770) 781-2010

City Clerk Jeff Honea jhonea@cityofcumming.net

COMMUNITY NUMBERS

Emergency — 911

Parks and Recreation City of Cumming Main Number:

UTILITIES City of Cumming (770) 781-2020

Battered Women Hotline

(770) 781-2030 410 Pilgrim Mill Road

(770) 479-1703

Central Park Office

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines

Water & Sewer

Poison Control Center — Atlanta

(770) 781-2215

(404) 616-9000

Central Park Recreation Center

Outside Metro Atlanta (800) 222-1222

(678) 455-8540 2300 Keith Bridge Road

Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems)

Windermere Park

(404) 250-KIDS

(770) 781- 2215 3355 Windermere Parkway

Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666

(770) 205-6912 2535 Ivy Street East

Waste Management, Inc.

(770) 844-3200 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive www.northside.com

Golf Clubs Chestatee Golf Club

Neighborhood Healthcare Center

(706) 216-7336 777 Dogwood Way, Dawsonville

(770) 844-7494 2825 Keith Bridge Road (770) 886-7135

Health Department (770) 781-6906 428 Canton Highway

Fire and Law Enforcement City of Cumming Police Department (770) 781-2000 301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard www.cummingpd.net

Forsyth County Fire Department

Country Land Golf Course (770) 887-0006 6560 Mayfield Drive (770) 887-7656 6300 Polo Club Drive

Telephone AT&T

Windermere Golf Club

Residential (888) 757-6500 Business (866) 213-6300 www.att.com

(678) 513-1000 5000 Davis Love Drive

Georgia State Patrol

(770) 887-5432 2200 Habersham Marina Road

Port Royale Marina

(770) 781-9840 585 Dahlonega Road www.forsythpl.org

Hampton Park Library (770) 781-9840 5345 Settingdown Road

Recycling Keep Forsyth County Beautiful

Polo Golf & Country Club

Forsyth County Marinas Habersham Marina

Libraries Forsyth County Public Library

(770) 751-1304 774 McFarland Road, Alpharetta www.wm.com

(770) 205-4573

(770) 781-2180 3520 Settingdown Road www.forsythco.com (770) 205-5400

Solid Waste Advanced Disposal/Eagle Point Landfill (770) 887-6063 8880 Old Federal Road, Ball Ground www.advanceddisposal.com

Olde Atlanta Recycling LLC

Fairgrounds (770) 781-3491 235 Castleberry Road

Medical Northside Hospital — Forsyth

Forsyth County Water & Sewer Department (770) 781-2160 110 East Main Street www.forsythco.com

Electricity Georgia Power 888) 660-5890

Sawnee Electric Membership (770) 887-2363

(770) 887-5715 9200 LanMar Road, Gainesville

YMCA (770) 888-2788 6050 Y Street

Sharon Forks Branch

POST OfFICE

(770) 781-9840 2810 Old Atlanta Road

(770) 886-2388 525 Tribble Gap Road

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DIRECTORY

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

ATTORNEY

DENTISTS /ORTHODONTICS

PET ADOPTION/RESCUE

Steven Liebel - pg. 23 - 706-867-7575

Jordan Dentistry - pg. 39

Humane Society of Forsyth County - pg.15

www.northgeorgiapersonalinjury.com

770-888-6262 - www.JordanDentistry.com

770-889-1365; 770-887-6480 - www.forsythpets.org

AUTO REPAIR/CAR CENTER

EDUCATION /INSTRUCTION

PHOTOGRAPHY

Johns Creek Mechanic - pg. 44

Huntington Learning Center - pg. 37

706-622-5509 - www.JohnsCreekMechanic.com

770-205-2800 - www.huntingtonlearningcenter.com

770-617-7597 - www.kimbatesphotoart.com

Scott’s Auto Center - pg. Inside Front Cover 678-947-4040 - www.scottsautocenter.net

ELECTRICIAN

PHYSICIANS/MEDICAL SERVICES

Signature Total Car Care - pg. 3

770-889-9243 - www.ArcAngelElectric.com

770.889.5959 - www.signaturetotalcarcare.com

FAMILY EXPERIENCE

770-844-3200 -www.northside.com

Wright Import – pg. 48

The Creative Spark - pg. 22

770-888-0100 - www.WrightImport.com

888-832-0744 - www.thecreativesparkga.com

Narendra Singh, MD - pg. 29 678-679-6800; 770-622-1622 - www.heartdrsingh.com

BOOK PUBLISHERS

gifts/specialty items

BookLogix Publishing Services, Inc - pg. 17

elle B. - pg. 5 - 770-889-9992 Windermere

770-346-9979 - www.booklogix.com

770-889-6312 Vickery - www.ellebgifts.com

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS

insurance

Carpet Dry Tech - pg. 3

770-888-0930 - www.doublecheckwithtyler.com

Arc Angel Electric - pg. Inside Back Cover

The Tyler Miers Agency - pg. 5 - State Farm

678-368-5991 - www.carpetdrytech.com

CHURCH Johns Creek Christian Church - pg. 39 770-418-1101 - www.johnscreekchristian.org

CONFERENCE CENTER/SPECIAL EVENTS FACILITY Forsyth Conference Center - pg. 26 770-781-6974 - www.ForsythConferenceCenter.com

DANCE ACADEMY/INSTRUCTION Cumming Dance Academy - pg. 32 770-781-4922 - www.CummingDanceAcademy.com

DECORATING/INTERIOR DESIGN Atlanta Interiors by Veronique - pg. 12 770-238-6597 - www.facebook.com/ AtlantaInteriorsByVeronique

Integrated healthcare

Chad Levitt, MD - pg. 31 770-292-7000 - www.ForsythRadiotherapy.com

Northside Hospital Forsyth - pg. 1

Obstetrics & Gynecology of Atlanta - pg. 27 404252-1137 - www.obgynofatlanta.com

REAL ESTATe The Dinsmore Team - pg. 13 770-712-7789 - www.dinsmoreteam.com

RESTAURANTS /FOOD SERVICES

John Thomas, DC - pg. 34

Casa Nouva – pg. 19 770-475-9100 - www.casanuovarestaurant.com

678-456-9122 - www.ihcog.com

Fresh ‘n Fit Cuisine - pg. 31

JEWELRY STORE

678-208-0341 - www.freshnfit.com

Lance’s Jewelry - pg. Back Cover,

Lenny’s Sup Shop - pg. 5678-947-0336 - www.

770-781-5500 - www.lancesjewelry.com

facebook.com/LennysAtlanta

MASSAGE

Norman’s Landing - pg.19 770-886-0100 - www.normanslanding.com

Massage Envy - pg. 33 678-208-0680 - Johns Creek 678-208-2888 - Cumming - www.MassageEnvy.com

MORTGAGES Pam Wright - pg. 22 404-445-1033 - Cell: 770-883-2015 Pam.Wright@onqfinancial.com

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