Windermere Leaflet January 2022 by The Times

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OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041 Stacy Maguire | Activities Office 678-455-7708 ext. 2 | windermereactivities@comcast.net Seth Daugherty | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | windermeremanager@comcast.net After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2 TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Jessica Harkins: jmharkins@forsythco.com

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AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENTBrad Kluesner Financialin Advisor Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents good 40 Technology standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours.Pkwy S Ste 205 Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. Peachtree Corners, GA No cash or credit cards accepted. 30092 678-389-4627

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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The Windermere Leaflet is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services. Magazine design by Chelsea Sunshine.

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COMMUNITY NEWS MAILBOXES Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are: GARAGE & YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited. Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

TRASH CANS They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

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CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION LAWNS Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

Thinking About Selling Your Home? Do you need a closing letter? What should the For Sale sign look like? How much are the fees? PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS. Amenity Cards: the amenity access cards should be given to the buyer at closing from seller. If not, the buyer or seller may purchase them from the association for $25 per card (maximum of 2 cards).

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ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work? Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval? Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association. Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved. Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard

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additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order. If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission. Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission. At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed. Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Please contact us at windermereactivities@ comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter. Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

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The Windermere Finance Committee Needs You The Windermere HOA Finance Committee is looking for new members to join our team. The Finance Committee is tasked with reviewing and approving Monthly and Year End Financial Statements, contracts, insurance coverage, Bi-Annual Outside Audit, Reserve Analysis and other expenditures. We also develop annual budgets, conduct an annual Internal Audit and work with financial institutions that hold our funds. Approvals that we make usually are presented to the Windermere BOD for their review and vote.

strong financial aptitude, and a desire to serve your community we need you. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact me at gfaubrey@gmail.com.

We typically meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM at the Lodge, and the meetings generally are about 1 to 1 ½ hours in length. If you have relevant experience or a

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The Lodge at Windermere

LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Wednesday from 9am-11am for Deep Cleaning

2022 LODGE RENTALS Book your party today at the Lodge! Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking. No dates can be penciled in.

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PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE. We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know. Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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We are fortunate in Georgia that we get to experience some warm days in the winter months that allow us to comfortably enjoy our outdoor amenities more! We ask that when using the neighborhood amenities such as the basketball courts, field, and tennis courts, that you clean up after yourselves. All of our amenities have trash cans placed around for our convenience. Thank you for helping us keep Windermere beautiful!

COMMUNITY NEWS

DUELING PIANOS ADULT NIGHT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 We are excited to bring back this great event! We are hosting The Andrews Brothers Dueling Piano Show! Due to last year’s popularity, we are offering 2 seatings! 1st seating: 6:30-8:30pm Tickets are only $15 2nd seating: 9:00-11:00pm Tickets are $20 *** Be sure to purchase from the correct seating you are interested in. No refunds will be issued for any reason!

Tickets include a dessert bar at the event. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, February 1st. Tickets will be sold online only. Please check your email blasts for the sign up link!

The Andrews Brothers Dueling Piano Show was formed in 2002 by Damian Andrew Cartier and Mark Andrew Kovaly, both of whom performed at the Jellyroll’s Dueling Piano Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, they have entertained at several corporate events for Microsoft, Hooters, The Hard Rock Cafe, Phillips, Sony, IBM, The National EMS Convention, and shared a stage with acts such as The Blues Brothers and Cirque Du Soleil. They have also played countless weddings, parties, and social gatherings all across the country... Be sure to visit their facebook page https://www. facebook.com/theandrewsbrothers

CORNHOLE LEAGUES are coming to Windermere!

Join Peach State Cornhole this spring for eight weeks of social cornhole as you meet neighbors and have fun! Register at peachstatecornhole.com between January 23 - March 13, 2022. The league begins March 24 and we will be held every Thursday on the Windermere Field. All levels welcome - teams and free agents! #AnyoneCanPlay Registration Details: Individuals can register as a team or free agent. Registration is between $4560 per person based on timing (early/regular/late 10

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rates). Spring registration begins on January 23 at peachstatecornhole.com and will close on March 13. Age Restrictions: Under 21 is welcome to play, as long as they can hit the board! Reschedule: Every team is permitted one rescheduled match per season Other Perks: Registration includes a league shirt for each registered team member, and top teams will be invited to the PSC State tournament

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

The Windermere Waves are looking forward to the 2022 Season! We hope 2022 is off to a wonderful start for everyone and we have those summer vibes already even though it’s January. The Windermere Waves Swim Team is in the process of planning its 19th season this summer after returning to a regular swim league season in 2021. The Waves achieved great success last year by winning 4 out of 5 dual meets and placing 2nd in the Gold division at the league championship meet. We had many swimmers finish in the top 10 (and numerous in the top 3!) for their individual and relay events - we are so proud of all our swimmers, way to go Waves! Come join us in the swim team fun this summer registration for the 2022 season will open by March 1, 2022! The Waves swim team is a recreational team open to all children 5 years or older who can swim 25 yards unassisted. We focus on building stroke technique, team camaraderie and enjoyment for the sport. Swimmers will learn how to do all 4 strokes freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly (freestyle and backstroke only for 6 & under age group). Swimmers will also enjoy fun activities such as “Treat Thursday’s”, “Fun Friday’s”, themed meets and swimmer of the week awards.

after school is out. There will be a parent informational meeting in March - date and time TBD. The registration process will be reviewed along with all major topics for the season. We encourage all parents to attend. More info will be provided in subsequent newsletters and neighborhood e-blasts. Please see our (NEW!) website to stay current on all swim team information, news and events: https://windermerewaves.swimtopia.com/

We look forward to a fun and exciting 2022 season! GO WAVES! Contact Deirdre Macbeth, Team Representative, for any questions: deirdremacbeth@gmail.com

Waves practices typically begin in early May and continue through the end of June. Swim meets are usually held every Thursday in June (5:30pm start time) at local Forsyth neighborhoods with 2-3 meets taking place at home in Windermere. We also have a Ripples program for our younger swimmers (usually 4-6 years old) who may not yet be ready for swim team with whom our coaches work closely learning water safety, floating, kicking and basic stroke work. Ripples is a 4-5 week program that begins in June 12

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Ladies Bridge: Meets every Thursday at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276!

Couples Bridge: Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Marcia Tidwell at 770-330-5386!

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Quality eye care and personal attention are our focus at Eye Care For You. We offer PREVENTATIVE and ROUTINE EYE EXAMS, and a COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EYE CARE SERVICES for your whole family. • Treatment of Eye-Related Problems & Disorders • Contact Lens Evaluation, Consultation and Fitting • Eye Glasses & More!

A Brand New Season of Family Fun Awaits From the sprawling fairways of the golf course to socially distanced dining both indoors and out, our warm community of Members offers you total peace of mind so you can improve your golf game and stay safe while having fun this summer. Become a Member and swing into summer fun! Matt Nalley, 470.266.8876, matt.nalley@clubcorp.com James Malone, 470.302.0783, james.malone@clubcorp.com

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TENNIS NEWS

Ankle Biters Tennis Ankle Biters Tennis (ABT) is now available in Windermere. ABT specializes in introducing tennis to children 10 and Under. We offer Wednesday classes for 6 and Under, 8 and Under and 10 and Under. Ankle Biters is focused on keeping tennis fun while staying on schedule with online classes, thus avoiding inclement weather and cancellations. These classes are designed for beginners and kids who have never played tennis. FREE t-shirts and rackets based on availability and size of child.

Ankle Biter’s Tennis Wednesday Schedule this Fall:

6 & Under - 3:45-4:15 pm ($65/month) 8 & Under - 4:15-5:00 pm ($85/month) 10 & under - 5-6:00 pm ($105/month) To learn more visit TennisForChildren.com/Windermere You can also reach Coach Shaun directly via email at shaun@anklebiters.info or at 678-221-4191

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January Drill Schedule

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-6:30 PM.

Monday 9:30am-11:00 Lady’s Open Drills

Cost to attend one time per week, per four week session is $68 and twice per week is $136.

Friday 9:30am-11:00 Adult OPEN Drills

Windermere Junior Academy Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 5-6:30 PM.

Friday 11:00am-12:15 Reps, Reps and more Reps

Cost to attend one time per week, per four week session is $80 and twice per week is $160. Payments and commitment are requested at the beginning of each month. This will allow us to staff each class properly and assure all students are grouped with their appropriate level.

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Saturday 9:30-11:00 Mixed Open Drills Please sign-up for all drills ahead of time on www.Kourts.com as space is limited for all drills to allow for proper social distancing.

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PICKLE BALL PLAY IS IN FULL SWING We’re thrilled to see so many of our residents out enjoying our new pickle ball courts. Especially all the young folks who have taken up the sport and our flocking to the courts on a regular basis. Please keep in mind that even though we do have six courts, there are many times when all six courts are full. If you are concerned about securing a court, please reserve your court ahead of time on the Kourts.com app to ensure a court will be available. If you have any questions about pickleball or how to get involved, please reach out to Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 or Robin at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com. And don’t forget, if you are interested in a private, semiprivate, or group pickle ball lessons, you can contact Coach Chris Wolfe at wolfecr@aol.com.

Need to Reserve a Court? All reservations should be made on your phone at Kourts.com. This app allows you to make court reservations, as well as reserving your spot and paying online for Bobby’s drill sessions. Please ensure that your contact information on the association website (www.windermerecommunity. net) is updated to include email addresses and cell phone numbers, as this is required information to register for the Kourts app. We encourage you to download the app and sign up. Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378

SQUEEGEES AND BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF As the winter weather is upon us, please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly. Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/video Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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ARC Committee Meeting 7:00 PM

Wine Club 6:00 PM

LODGE CLOSED

Couples Bridge 6:00 PM

Book Club 7:00PM

Martin Luther King JR. Day

Finance Committee Meeting 2:00 PM

Ladies Bridge 5:30PM

Tennis Committee Meeting 6:00 PM

LODGE CLOSED

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Newgate BOD Meeting 6:00PM

Board of Directors meeting 7:00PM

Ladies Bridge 5:30PM

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OU R R ECEN T ACTI V I T Y

5430 Landsdowne Court Just Sold

2072 Windermere Crossing Just Sold

1453 Edenﬁeld Pointe Just Sold

4025 Stanley Road Under Contract Before Listed

1419 Elgin Way Under Contract Before Listed

2075 Grangehill Way Just Sold

3985 Sweeting Street Just Sold

3215 Oxleas Drive Under Contract Before Listed

6785 Marlow Drive Under Contract Before Listed

7023 Bennington Lane Under Contract Before Listed

8660 Amsbury Way Just Sold

1432 Edinburgh Manor Sold

2059 Windermere Crossing Sold

3270 Seven Oaks Sold

2071 Windermere Crossing Sold

2515 Goodrick Lane Sold

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PAST EVENT

Winter Wonderland

Thank you to all of the families that joined us for one of the most anticipated events of the year! We had perfect weather to host our last event of 2021! Thank you to all of the families who donated to The Place Forsyth to help make Christmas a little more special for those in need!

Thank you to our event sponsors for all of the fun crafts, activities and treats! Call Claire Today • McGinnis Woods Country Day School Sherry and Co Real Estate • Atlanta Piano Fortissimo Sharon Springs Dental • Gymnastics World of Georgia

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What is Osteoarthritis? Why joint replacement makes sense By Jeremy Statton, MD

Ever wonder what osteoarthritis is? In order to understand the reason, I perform total joint surgery, I think it is helpful to understand the nature of the disease. When you understand what is going on, the procedure makes more sense. OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A JOINT SURFACE PROBLEM Osteoarthritis is the wearing out of the joint. All of the joints in our bodies have cartilage that cover the bone. This joint surface cartilage, also known as articular cartilage, is critical for the joint to work properly. When the cartilage is normal, the joint works without any problems. I often compare this cartilage to the tread on the tires of your car. In the same way that the tread can wear down and thin over time, so can the articular cartilage. The wear is sometimes minimal, and you may not even notice any problems with the joint. Sometimes, however, the wear is severe. In some patients the cartilage wears all the way down to the bone. In this case, instead of having a joint surface with cartilage against cartilage, the joint is bone against bone. This is the most severe form of osteoarthritis. Sadly, currently there is no way to put cartilage back in an arthritic joint to make it like it used to be. WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE ON AN X-RAY? X-rays of the joint primarily just show the bone. The cartilage is not visible at all. When you look at a normal X-ray of a joint, there is a “space” between the two sides. This “space” isn’t a real space at all. It is actually cartilage. As you can imagine, when the cartilage starts to wear out, the joint space starts to thin. In severe forms of osteoarthritis, bone on bone osteoarthritis, the joint space will be completely gone. Many people also develop bone spurs or osteophytes at the sides of the joint surface. The osteophytes are a result of the chronic inflammation in the joint. While the osteophytes look bad, they are rarely a cause of pain. They are more an indication of what is going on inside the joint and help make the diagnosis. HOW DO YOU TREAT OSTEOARTHRITIS? Since we are unable to put cartilage back in the joint, treatments surrounding osteoarthritis focus on decreasing inflammation. As you can imagine, a bad joint surface can create high levels of chronic inflammation. Many patients start with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine such as ibuprofen (often known as Advil) or naproxen (often know as Aleve). There are other NSAID’s that are available as prescription only. Some patients will try other noninvasive treatments such as physical therapy and bracing. For some people this will provide relief, but for many they do not help as much. The next step in treatment is often a cortisone injection. Cortisone is a combination of a numbing medicine, such as lidocaine, 20

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and a steroid. The steroid is injected directly into the joint and can have a strong anti-inflammatory effect. With steroid injections there are two important questions to ask. How well does it work? How long does it last? How long the injection will last is very difficult to predict. In some people it can provide relief for months and months. In others it only lasts a few weeks. A common response would be around 3 months. Cortisone injections can cause the osteoarthritis to get worse faster, so there is a limit to how often the injections can be performed. HOW DOES JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY FIX THE PROBLEM? Joint replacement surgery, whether it is a knee or a hip, give the patient a new joint surface. In knees I basically resurface the joint, cutting off about 8mm of bone to replace with metal on both the femur and tibia sides. I then put a plastic liner between the new metal surface of the femur and the tibia. The new joint surface is metal and plastic. In hip replacement surgery I cut below the ball of the hip and remove it. I insert a metal stem into the femur which has a metal neck that I can put a ceramic ball on to. On the socket side, I insert a metal socket and then insert a plastic liner. The new hip joint surface is ceramic and plastic. WHEN SHOULD PATIENTS CONSIDER JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY? There are multiple factors in deciding when to consider joint replacement surgery. It is important that the diagnosis be correct. Some issues that can cause joint pain overlap with osteoarthritis. For example, hip pain is sometimes caused by a pinched nerve in the low back. It is also important for the patient to try conservative measures before proceeding with surgery. In medicine, we are always weighing the risks and benefits of treatment. If an NSAID or a cortisone injection can keep you going, in general there are fewer risks to these treatments and are often preferred. Taking on the risks of surgery begin to make sense once these simpler treatments no longer work. The third, and perhaps most important, consideration is how the pain affects you. I always ask my patients what their pain keeps them from doing. For some people it is exercise or sports such as tennis or golf. For other patients it is shopping. For many it is traveling or working in the garden. If you find yourself giving up on the things you love to do because of arthritis pain, I highly encourage you to have a conversation with a surgeon about joint replacement options. The right time to do a surgery is when you have exhausted the other treatments and the pain from the osteoarthritis keeps you from being yourself.

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INTERESTING CAT FACTS 1. The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat followed by the Main Coon and Siamese.

13. Cats are nearsighted, but their peripheral vision and night vision are much better than that of a human.

2. A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph over a short distance.

14. Cats are believed to be the only mammals who don’t taste sweetness.

3. A cat’s hearing is better than that of a dog. He can hear high-frequency sounds up to 2 octaves higher than a human.

15. Cats can jump up to six times their length.

4. Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans only have 6) and can rotate their ears 180 degrees.

16. Domestic cats spend about 70% of the day sleeping and 15% grooming. Overall, cats are pretty cool!!

5. A group of cats is called a “clowder”. 6. Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. 7. A cat cannot climb head first down a tree because every claw on a cat’s paw points the same way. To get down a tree, a cat must back down. 8. A cat’s jaw cannot move sideways, so he cannot chew large chunks of food. 9. Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat purrs. Most veterinarians believe that a cat purrs by vibrating vocal chords deep into the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larnyx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second. 10. The group of words associated with cat (catt, cath, chat, katze) stem from the Latin catus meaning domestic cat as opposed to feles or wild cat. 11. A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loose fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. 12. Cats have 5 toes on each front paw, but only 4 on the back ones. It’s not uncommon for cats to have extra claws. A cat with the most toes known had 32 - 8 on each paw!

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