DECEMBER 2014: Our Town Gwinnett/NE Dekalb Monthly Magazine

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December 2014

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Chiropractic and Functional Medicine are a perfect union in natural healthcare.

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On the Cover: CrossFit Lilburn: Not Just Your Average Gym

By Rachael Brice Who is more fit: a power lifter who can deadlift 1,000 pounds, or a marathon runner who can run 26.2 miles? If you answered neither, you are correct.

Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit in 2000, defines fitness using ten key aspects: cardio and respiratory endurance, strength, speed, stamina, power, coordination, agility, balance, flexibility, and accuracy. If you do not possess each of these facets, then by definition, you are not fit.

Dr. Robert Pruni, DC, DACRB, CCSP, CPT and CFL1 and his four Level One CrossFit coaches, teach these ten aspects at CrossFit Lilburn, the only CrossFit facility (also known as a “box”) in the country that not only hosts CrossFit classes, but houses a full three-stage Ninja Warrior obstacle course.

Pruni admits he was born with fitness ingrained in him and after he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine, he chose to use his skills and abilities to treat the human body. For over twenty-six years, Pruni has been a doctor and personal trainer. About two years ago, he started training CrossFit and opened CrossFit Lilburn last fall.

“I believe I was put on this planet to motivate, inspire, and help people,” Pruni said. “I train the way I do so I can be better for other people.”

CrossFit incorporates gymnastics, metabolic

training, and Olympic lifting, so CrossFitters, those who do CrossFit, are ensured a full body workout. Pruni and his team can alter any workout or movement to fit anyone’s fitness level. Private coaching is given to teach new members the fundamentals until they are ready to progress.

For most CrossFitters, every workout is a new challenge. At the beginning of each week Pruni and his team devise a unique Workout of the Day for each day of the week. Each workout is unique, especially when you have Pruni developing his own. One of his favorites is one he created himself called, PMS BAPS: P for pushups, M for mountain climbers, S for sit-ups, B for burpees, A for air squats, P for press squats and S for side planks. These movements help re-instill the idea of functional training because bending, squatting and lunging are movements people do daily.

Pruni emphasized the importance of having a plan through his acronym MOVE: Motivate, Organize, Visualize, and Execute.

“If you move better, you’ll feel better and be better,” Pruni said. “If you push yourself, you can be the best you can be at any stage of life.”

This speaks true of Pruni’s life as he is currently submitting material to compete on NBC’s hit show, American Ninja Warrior (ANW).

Pruni was chosen to compete on Season 5 and 6 of ANW and is excited to be trying out again for Season 7.

“I don’t get nervous when I get up to the block to start,” Pruni said. “I love the camera, the crowd, and the competition the show encompasses.”

ANW is a spin-off of Sasuke, or Japan’s Ninja Warrior, First aired in December 2009, the heart-racing series follows competitors as they tackle difficult obstacle courses in qualifying and final rounds in various cities around the US. If they prove they are the best, they attend the national final round in Las Vegas where they perform on a four-stage obstacle course modeled after Mt. Midoriyama. Over 10,000 applications were submitted for Season 6, and Pruni was one of 600 to be selected to compete in Miami. Sadly, he did not make it to Las Vegas, but has been training relentlessly and has high hopes for the upcoming season.

“Everyone has the will to win, but you have to have the will to prepare to win,” Pruni said.

“That’s what makes a champion.”

It was on completing his first season on ANW that Pruni decided to open a CrossFit box that not only housed CrossFit training, but also a full three-stage Ninja Warrior obstacle course.

After finding a big enough space, it took only

five weeks to build the equipment necessary for training, during which time Pruni also developed a program called NinjaKour, which embraces gymnastics, parkour, and rock climbing, and provides Ninja Warriors from all over the world a to train for competition. Pruni and his team are in the process of building a fourth obstacle to complete the course.

When Pruni isn’t breaking a sweat at the gym or seeing patients at his Chiropractic Medicine office, he can be found spending time with his family.

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My friend, that is the message of Christmas. It is the good news that God, through Jesus, has broken into this fractured, chaotic, and messed up world, and has shattered Satan’s grip on people. The shalom (peace and wholeness) that existed before sin entered the world is now being restored by the Creator.

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Sports metaphors are particularly appropriate in this case. Chris and Heather Whitlock, along with their children, Christopher, Corey, and Hannah, have participated in all levels of sports in the Lilburn area for over 15 years.

Chris Whitlock became a fixture at Mountain Park Park where, in addition to basketball, he coached both recreational and travel baseball. When asked, “Why baseball?” Chris described himself as an “eager Dad.” “It started with soccer,” he explained, “and then moved on to T-ball.” Before he knew it, he was coaching all three Whitlock children. “It was not unusual for us to have three different games going on three different fields. I’d take off one jersey and put on another on the way to the next game.” As if that wasn’t enough, Chris served as president of the Mountain Park Athletic Association for nine years and is currently president of the Parkview Dugout Club.

Heather served as an officer in the PTSA while her children attended elementary and middle school, and continues to volunteer with the organization at Parkview. She also manages concessions for the Parkview Dugout Club and somehow still finds time for tennis. She and Chris enjoy college football, and hold season tickets for both their alma maters.

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By Jane Bishop The human brain is a fascinating creation! “The (roughly) three-pound super computer inside your skull simultaneously processes facts and faces, stores memories, sweeps out toxins, controls movement and speech and makes decisions” (Theresa Fisher). Our super computer is more powerful than the best man-made computer and has almost limitless storage capacity. Within this storage is an archive of amazing memories that may have been forgotten.

Memory is defined by the Oxford Dictionaries as the “faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.” At this time of year, the plethora of holiday reminders may trigger the brain to a default mode of stored information marked by chaos and “what if.” The brain often focuses on the “what if” from a negative perspective and from the chaos of the season because of perceived expectations. Being drawn solely into this archived memory can stifle living4ward for the holidays.

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By Jeff Hayes The first line of a classic song goes, “Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older, then we wouldn’t have to wait so long.”

Here are a few nice things to think about: Wouldn’t it be nice, if we could elect presidents who were neither Republican nor Democrat? Perhaps then they could concentrate on doing what is best for the American people, and what is right for the country.

Wouldn’t it be nice, if there were term limits, so that the members of Congress could spend more time running the country, and less time running for re-election?

Wouldn’t it be nice, if our government did not think it was OK to lie to us because the end justifies the means?

Wouldn’t it be nice, if our welfare system actually gave a hand up to those less fortunate, instead of a handout?

Wouldn’t it be nice, if we were all just Americans, and weren’t classified by our color, race, religion, or country of origin?

Wouldn’t it be nice, if we had an energy policy that would use our resources, create jobs, and free us from enriching our enemies?

Wouldn’t it be nice, if we had a strong and intimidating military? Then we would never have to actually drop bombs or fire missiles.

Wouldn’t it be nice, if we had a tax system that would free us from the IRS? Wouldn’t it be nice, if we had a healthcare system that we could all understand, and where doctors made the decisions?

Wouldn’t it be nice, if we had a media that always gave us honest and unbiased factual information?

Perhaps those of us who are actually old enough to remember that song wish we could change the words to, “Wouldn’t it be nice if we were younger, with the time to right all that is wrong?”

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By Jamey Toney Most of us love the wonderful, fragrant smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree. Twinkling lights and colorful decorations add the final touches to these dark green needles. But Christmas trees can be dangerous. It can be completely engulfed by flame in less than 40 seconds. According to the National Fire Protection Association, from 2005 – 2009 about 240 Christmas trees in the United States caught fire each year. These fires caused an average of 13 deaths, 27 injuries, and $16.7 million in property damage. To help keep you and your family safe, follow these Christmas tree safety tips.

Make Sure it’s Fresh • Buy a locally-grown tree, as transported trees have been cut earlier and are more likely to be dry.

• Break a few needles. They should be fragrant when crushed, as well as flexible, and moist.

• Check the color. Some trees are sprayed with a blue-green dye. Though harmless, the paint may be hiding a dry tree.

• Shake the tree. If green needles fall off, then the tree is dry.

Display it Safely • Keep the tree in a cool room and it will stay fresh longer.

• Don’t put the tree near a heat source as it can dry out or even ignite.

• Keep the tree away from all doors as a tree could block escape routes in case of a fire.

• Dispose of your tree as soon as possible after Christmas. And, don’t burn it in the fireplace as trees burn quickly, which could start a fire.

Decorate Smart • Avoid using older bulbs, which burn hot and can dry out the tree.

• Don’t use lights with frayed cords and check all lights to ensure they are in good condition.

• Always switch off tree lights before leaving home or going to sleep and also avoid overloading electrical cords.

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2015 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year: Dr. Sharon Smith

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Patty and Steve Day know a great home when they see one. After all, they’ve moved 36 times, most recently to Olde Town Grayson.

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On November 11, Dr. Sharon Smith sat eagerly in the audience at the Gwinnett Civic Center, awaiting the announcement of who would be named the 2015 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year. Her husband, David Smith, Parkview High’s principal, was there in support, as well as her principal, her parents, her ninety-year-old grandmother, and her younger sister, Julie. She was thrilled when she was awarded the Elementary Teacher of the Year (TOTY). Smith recalls, “As I was still processing that, Mr. Wilbanks announced that I was the overall winner for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year. At that point, I just kept thinking ‘Oh my GOSH! It is me!’”

Smith, a first and second grade gifted teacher at Brookwood Elementary, became the school’s TOTY in September. Her county-level application was followed by a semi-final process including a panel interview and classroom observations. She said, “It’s an incredibly exciting process in which teachers can reflect upon themselves as teachers – their successes, practices, beliefs, and how they can continue to contribute to education in a positive manner.”

Dr. Smith has shared her positive, energetic spirit with Brookwood Elementary for eight years.

She is the co-chair of the school’s Relay for Life team, collaborates with the cluster Vertical Team, works with literacy at the school, cluster, and county level, and is an instructor at the cluster’s gifted summer camp.

Part of her success as a teacher, Smith says, comes from keeping the focus on her students.

“I’ve learned that if I can step back each day and truly reflect on the teaching and learning that occurred, then I can make the necessary adjustments to best meet the needs of each student.”

Aside from her professional responsibilities, Smith makes time for her community as the Vacation Bible School director at Trinity Lutheran where she has taught Sunday school for the past seven years. She has also been team mom and assistant coach for some of the athletic teams of her three sons. She has, most recently, become an officer on the Cross Country and Track Booster Club at Brookwood High School.

Her next step is to complete the application for the state competition, which is due December 5th. Ten finalists will be announced in March, and the winner will be announced later in the spring. She looks forward to her new responsibilities and says, “Being chosen to represent this ‘family,’ the same one that I was educated in from 1st-12th grade, and the only system I’ve ever taught in, is an exceptionally extraordinary opportunity!”

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