JUNE 2019 (BLUE) Our Town Monthly Magazine for Gwinnett/NE DeKalb

JUNE 2019 Gwinnett/NE DeKalb Community & Family Magazine

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On the Cover: Ready for Roofing: How One Small Company Became a Big Deal

By Kristen Eleveld

In 2016, Todd Price established Perimeter Roofing, which began with one crew consisting of eight people. Shortly after, Raymond Little and Lance Noles joined the partnership, and today they use their thirty plus years of combined experience to ensure the best quality and client experience for every job they do.

So, what is their secret to success?

“Perimeter strives to maintain excellent relationships with clientele through honesty and integrity,” says Office Manager Elizabeth Rutland, who has worked with Perimeter Roofing for two years.

Maintaining excellence seems to be the biggest priority for Perimeter Roofing, which puts a lot of focus on the customer’s experience. Between the company’s certified experts and their dedication to a job well done, clients know they have received quality services that will last for the long haul.

“Our goal is for clients to be comfortable, involved, and satisfied with the process of their roof replacement from the start to finish,” added Elizabeth.

The company achieves this goal by working closely with each client and treating him or her as an individual. There are no “one size fits all” solutions at Perimeter Roofing, whose clients have ranged in size from individual homeowners to large commercial properties. With a free estimate available, Perimeter Roofing takes the time to understand exactly what a client needs before deciding which steps to take first.

“We pride ourselves on our crews and customer service, along with using the best products and equipment,” Todd said. “We have a knowledgeable staff that can handle any aspect of the task at hand.”

Earlier this year, Perimeter Roofing partnered with Perimeter Cares, a non-profit devoted to eliminating school meal debt through paying off school lunch debt at sixty plus Atlanta metropolitan schools. Perimeter Cares has a dream that no child will go hungry, especially while he or she is trying to learn, and they have high hopes for continuing this program in the future.

Giving back to the community is another big priority for Todd, and he has worked through his companies to give his team members a chance to show the community why they matter and

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“We strive to be the best in all we do,” said Todd, “and we want to help people protect their home.”

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School is out and summer is here. Kudos to the graduates of 2019 and to the academic and athletic successes of our schools. Amazing!

We should all be so proud of where we work, live, and play.

Our goal is always to bring you the best in writing local and organic stories that never lose sight of our positive community and family focus. This demands a great team, and it is an honor to work with them.

We have superb feature and contributing writers. We have an amazing creative director, editor, and cover photographer. Our accounting, customer service, and webmaster are second to none.

Our distribution coordinator, print/mail partners, and digital media group do a terrific job as well.

Our new website is under construction and will be ready soon. Well done team!

With that said, we are never satisfied and are always looking to grow and improve. This is our goal each day, week, and month. Again, I may be writing this column, but it is the super team of Our Town that makes it ALL happen You see, we are not merely a “print publication,” but instead...a community connection point that people trust. Others may “sell advertising.” We offer value, expertise, and creativity. We grow your brand. You have a choice of where you invest your marketing dollars. Go with who you trust and who understands 2019 and beyond.

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People look forward to reading Our Town (in print, online, of social channels) each month.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2019. You made it! Many of you will now embark on the next step of your journey where you will move into your dorm, meet what will seem like a thousand new people, and begin to pursue a path of study that you will attend to for the rest of your life.

It’s hard to believe it has been a year since I graduated high school.

There were times throughout the year when I truly thought it would never end, but looking back retrospectively, it was the quickest year of my life! Here are five of the most important things I learned over the course of this year.

1. What’s meant to be will be.

If a door has closed, stop banging on it! If something is meant to work out, it will. Maybe not right now, but it will. And if it’s not meant to, then don’t sweat it. You don’t have to have everything in your life figured out at age 18.

2. Don’t be afraid of change.

In your first semester especially, so much change will occur. Everyone is trying to figure out who they are and settling in to who they are becoming. Don’t be surprised if the first friends you meet are not the same people you are calling your best friends at the end of the year, or if the major you have been set on studying for your whole life is not what you want to pursue anymore a few months in. Embrace change – it’s healthy and it’s exciting!

3. It’s okay to feel like you have absolutely no idea what’s going on.

Although it may seem like everyone else around you has it all figured out and you are the only one who is lost, I promise that is not the case. No matter how put-together someone seems, he or she is likely facing the same internal struggles that you are.

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A Journey of Triumph: Meet Scott Greenhut

By Pearl Aidoo “My story is not about weight,” Scott Greenhut says. “I am more than my weight loss, although I believe that my weight loss is the only reason why anyone has given me the opportunity to share my story. My story is about perseverance. Life is going to happen; it is how you respond to it that matters.”

Scott’s journey to take control of his life began on December 11, 2017. His father had passed away four months earlier due to renal failure after seven years on dialysis. Seeing his father dead at 62, Scott was prompted to take a hard look in the mirror. And when he did, he did not like what the mirror reflected. With that reckoning came the resolve to do something about it. “My father had always encouraged me to lose weight because he did not want me to end up like him.

But while he was alive, I had not taken any steps to lose weight.” But on this day, at 5’6” tall, and weighing in at 268 pounds, he started what was initially a 365-day challenge.

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People who drink three or more sodas daily have 62% more dental decay, fillings, and tooth loss.

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That life changing day when he stepped onto his elliptical trainer was the beginning of a journey of self-discovery which he is still embarked on. The end goal was weight loss and improved health, but through the process he also learned lessons of self- preservation: he learned to take life one day at a time; he learned patience and sacrifice; he learned courage and determination; he learned discipline and focus; and he learned gratefulness. He began with 20 minutes daily on his elliptical trainer – gradually building up his workout and believing in himself – to his current daily workout of 6.5 miles and weighing in at 160 pounds. Adjusting his diet, he eats well by Continued on page 20

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Community Business Spotlight: Remembering the Classics

By Traci Sanders For years to come, every time I see a CocaCola machine, Remember When Restorations and its friendly owner, Terry Kimble, will come to mind.

I recently had a chance to speak with Terry to learn more about his unique restoration service for this community.

Native Georgians might remember when the company was situated in Stone Mountain several years ago under the name Remember When Collections. As the business grew and its focus shifted more toward restoration of classic pieces rather than the simple collection of them, Terry moved his shop to Grayson and rebranded under the name Remember When Restorations.

Terry was inspired twenty-nine years ago to start this business based on his college major in history and minor in art. The first machine he restored was completed on the carport of his personal home. One of his favorite projects thus far has been restoring the very first Coca-Cola coin-operated machine and the first Coca-Cola cooler ever made.

Two projects Terry’s team is working on at the moment include a customized Coca-Cola machine for Tiger Woods and the restoration of a vintage Coke machine for a contest winner to be given away to the public, sponsored by NASCAR and the Coca-Cola Company. In fact, Terry proudly mentioned that NASCAR is sending the necessary equipment for his crew to create a time-lapsed video of the restoration process for the prize machine.

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Getting to Know: Mending the Gap, Inc.

By Pearl Aidoo Nine years ago, while working for the state of Georgia processing Medicaid and Food Stamp benefits for senior citizens, Fay Josephs noticed that the older adults she was serving were struggling to survive on their income, and the benefits they were receiving were barely helping them make ends meet. Although food stamps cover some food items, extra expenses such as transportation, items for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, and basic necessities for daily living were not accounted for. Fay empathized with their struggle, and instead of shrugging the problem off as something that could not be fixed, she decided to do something about it. She began by taking small bags filled with toiletries and laundry detergents to some of the seniors she served, and when the opportunity to participate in a leadership program run by Gwinnett Coalition presented itself, she enrolled in the program and came full circle, equipped with the tools and knowledge on how to best help these seniors who were silently struggling with hunger, isolation, and neglect within our community.

Already serving the youth through Sister Circle, a nonprofit organization focused on teaching teenagers leadership skills, as well as inspiring them to give back to their community through visits to nursing homes and volunteering at senior centers, it was clear to Fay that these activities had to be connected under one umbrella. The elderly and the youth are both prone to isolation, homelessness, neglect, hunger, and abuse, and bridging the disconnect between these two groups would tap into an invaluable resource that could benefit both groups. Working together would promote an awareness of the elderly for the youth to enable them to learn and relate to the elderly with respect, Continued on page 16

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To the Class of 2019 Continued from page 8 4. Get involved with what you are passionate about.

I cannot stress this one enough. College is the time to discover who you truly are as a person, and the best way to do this is to dive deeper into those passions that you never were able to fully pursue in high school. You’ll make connections and meet your best friends this way! It is so meaningful to surround yourself with those who share similar values and interests as you.

5. Have fun, but don’t lose sight of what is important.

You should enjoy your freshman year. You have a clean slate and your first taste of true freedom!

However, it is important to remember why you are there – to get your degree – so finding that balance between academic and social life, as well as maintaining your mental and physical health, is the key to your success. You are only a freshman once, and I promise it will be one of the most memorable years of your life! Don’t forget to enjoy it.

Kelsey Sauers is a 2018 Honor Graduate from Parkview High School and has completed her first year at Georgia Institute of Technology on the Dean’s List with a major in Neuroscience. She is also the Correspondence Chair for her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha.

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Take a Hike: Taking your dog for a walk prior to your eatery outing will burn off excess energy, which will result in a calmer, more well-mannered dog.

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Located at 52 Gwinnett Drive in Lawrenceville, Mending the Gap (MTG) is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization that assists seniors living in independent low income housing through the monthly delivery of food and other basic needs to their homes or places of residence. Fueled by the generous donations from sponsors and volunteers, MTG, which began in 2010 serving twenty-two seniors from a housing authority, has now grown to serve three hundred fifty plus seniors within our community.

Every second Saturday of the month, a personalized bag tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual is filled with fresh food items such as potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit, eggs, breakfast items, canned or fresh meat, toiletries such as toilet paper, paper towels, disposable underwear, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, lotion, and cleaning supplies such as trash bags, disinfectant

wipes, laundry detergent, etc., and are delivered to their homes.

Besides the provision of food and supplies, MTG acts like an extended family by being accessible, making calls to and taking calls from the seniors they serve, visiting them, celebrating holidays and birthdays, and simply honoring and serving them with love and dignity.

Through the adoption of a senior assisted living facility, the teenagers in the program spend time at these facilities engaging in social activities, chatting, playing games, painting, and creating pampering sessions for make-overs, massages, and a lot more. The relationship between these two groups promotes friendship, respect, and love.

Fay has always given back to the community, and when asked what inspires her, she lights up and says, “Being able to do something about something, and motivating others to give back gives me joy and motivates me. Mending the Gap is a testament of what God can do using ordinary people to do extraordinary things.”

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Founded in 2005, Kares 4 Kids has spent over a decade fulfilling its goal of trying to prevent at-risk children from slipping through the cracks. Children who are dealing with issues like hunger, illiteracy, homelessness, domestic violence, and a multitude of other struggles are the main focus for those volunteering at this organization.

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“I’m working with amazing people,” Marci said of her co-workers. “The need is in all of our communities, and they want to make a difference. I’m very thankful we have so many people who want to help these children.”

The KW Realty Atlanta Partners team supports Kares 4 Kids by filling book bags with school supplies, feeding hungry children, repairing old facilities that are housing children, donating teddy bears to those who are ill or traumatized, and donating books to schools, charities, and libraries.

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Scott’s weight loss has resulted in the overall improved health of body, mind, and spirit. His sleep apnea has been reversed. In October 2017 a sleep study revealed that he stopped breathing 105 times an hour. This past March, the sleep study results were 3.5 times an hour.

Determined not to let his personal loss define him, Scott believes that his experience places him in a position to share with others what it means to dig deep and fight for your life and what you believe when the going gets tough. Being overweight had promoted in him a sense of selfpity in the past, but now he is about being that voice that uplifts others. His story is a testament to hope and overcoming obstacles; to rise instead of succumbing when it seems like the odds are stacked against you.

When asked how to start taking control, he says with a cheerful and upbeat tone, “Start small; do the little things every day, like making your bed every morning. As simple as it may be, it promotes a sense of accomplishment. My philosophy now is to go 1-0 every day. It’s a win for anything that you like to do.” His favorite self-coined quote is, “Don’t wait for something negative to happen in your life for you to make the positive change you always think about.”

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Jordan Eugene is the creator and designer of the card game Who Would You TRUST? Back in August of 2018 an old friend from high school asked Jordan to accompany him to a dingy bar. Given the lengthy passage of time and the lack of communication between them, Jordan wouldn’t even trust said friend with getting him a glass of water. However, instead of voicing his thoughts, he politely declined. Later on as he considered the situation, Jordan thought, “Who would I trust to accompany to a dingy bar… or get me a glass of water?” Thinking it was a funny and interesting question to ask a group of his peers – “Who do you trust?” – an idea began to form. He ran it by his mother Lisa, who as an entrepreneur and business owner has always encouraged her children to develop an entrepreneur’s mindset. Lisa immediately honed in on his vision, and helped him develop the concept. After months of tweaking, testing, and perfecting the idea, an engaging and hilarious party card game is now available for your entertainment.

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Remembering the Classics Continued from page 11 Becoming endorsed by the Coca-Cola Museum and Archives definitely helped put Terry’s work on the map. He began receiving project requests from celebrities such as President Jimmy Carter, Alec Baldwin, Truett Cathy, and Jon Lester (pitcher for the Chicago Cubs). Some perks of these customer relationships include restoring vintage Coke machines that were flown to Istanbul and Moscow to be placed in the Coca-Cola museums. Terry was even able to meet Prince Charles.

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Karing for Kids

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to help kids in need through donations of money, basic necessities, and other supplies, and making sure that every type of need is met to the best of the organization’s ability. Level two is about the KW agents becoming part of the process by being actively involved in delivering donations, working with different facilities, and coordinating efforts to aid children in their community. Level three focuses on getting other kids involved to help make a difference.Let our team of real estate The children of the staff and agents at Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners are encouragedprofessionals help you with your to help sort and organize donations for a more hands-on approach to giving. real estate needs.

With these objectives in mind, Kares 4 Kids has helped an astonishing 129,675 kids in just fourteen years. Now they are raising the bar even higher. Kares 4 Kids has set a new goal of helping 2017 1,000,000 kids within the next seven years.

In order to meet this incredible goal, Kares 4 Kids hosts six events throughout the year to raise • 130 transactions closed awareness and bring in donations. Many charities do a back-to-school drive and a Christmas drive, • Average 31 days on market but there are few opportunities for donations in between. That’s why Kares 4 Kids hosts an annual Our listings sold for 98.36% of fall event called Shopping 4 Kids where they raise funds and accept•donations to restock the shelves of charities and schools with basic necessities. list price This summer, Kares 4 Kids will once again host its Book Bags 4 Kids event, in which they will Call today to put our proven track fill 1,656 back packs full of school supplies. The bags will be donated to local public schools or to organizations that help distribute the supplies to where they are needed most. record to work for you.

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“Our backbone is built on smaller donations!” Marci said. “Every donation means something to these kids.”

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That’s why our licensed physical therapists use manual therapy, a hands-on technique that’s proven to get better outcomes so you can start moving and feeling better faster.

Our 99% patient satisfaction rate speaks for itself. Choose better outcomes.

Choose BenchMark.

Call your local BenchMark today to set up an evaluation.

BUFORD I-85 2815 Buford Dr, Ste 102 (770) 271-4413

LAWRENCEVILLE 4825 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Ste C (678) 985-0238

LILBURN – BEAVER RUIN 4145 Lawrenceville Hwy NW, Ste 8 (678) 691-7163

GRAYSON 2065 Grayson Hwy, Ste B (678) 376-0213

LILBURN 1227 Rockbridge Rd, Ste 402 (770) 925-9210

SNELLVILLE 2050 Scenic Hwy N, Ste A (678) 344-7197 SNELLVILLE CENTERVILLE HWY 124 3641 Centerville Hwy, Ste 400 (470) 365-2135

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