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KEEPING YOUR PETS COOL IN THE SUMMER

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WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA

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PLAYING SPORTS ON A BUDGET

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Vol.3 Iss.3 + June - July, 2013

UGA ATHLETES SERVING OUR COMMUNITYPAGE 40

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Gary LeFeuvreExecutive [email protected]

Marjie FosterEditorial Director

[email protected]

Trish HeathEditorial Assistant

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Lindsey EbertEditorial Intern

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Ryan LittsCreative [email protected]

Athens MOVE Magazine is published 6 times per year by Global Move Media, LLC P.O. BOX 435 WATKINSVILLE - GEORGIA 30677. [email protected]

Reader correspondence and editorial submission are welcome. Athens MOVE reserves the right to edit or reject any material contributed. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without express written consent of the publisher. Athens MOVE Magazine reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason.

Athens MOVE Advisory Council and Community Partners

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Becky GalvinYWCO

Marketing Director/Fitness

Coordinator

April & Michael WilliamsWOW Boot Camp

Founders and Workout Warriors

Robert MilesUGA Athletic Department

Director of CHAMPS/

Life Skills Program

KaDee HoltAthens Community Council

on Aging

Outreach Coordinator

Kelly WhiteFirst American Bank & Trust

Company

First Vice President

Dr. Bryan McCullickUGA College of Education

Professor of Kinesiology

Ruth E. SiegfriedInVision Human Services

Founder and President/CEO

EDUCATION

Anisa Sullivan JimenezClarke County School District

Director of Public Relations &

Communications

Jon WardClarke Central High School

Athletic Director

David SmithMadison County High School

Health & PE Teacher

Jamie CollinsworthComer Elementary School

Health & PE Teacher

Patricia HarrisonOconee High School

Health & PE Dept Head

Michael TountasakisNorth Oconee High School

Health & PE Dept Head

Don ChuboffAthens Academy

Upper School PE Dept Head

Veta New, Ph.D. Oglethorpe County School System

Superintendent

Steve CummingsAthens Christian School

Headmaster

Will MayerMonsignor Donovan

Catholic High School

Athletic Director

SPORTS/PARKS& RECREATION

Dante TrevinoOconee Soccer Alliance

Director of Coaching

Jonathan FogginAthens Bulldog Swim Club, Head

Age Group Coach/ Athens Clarke

Dolphin SwimTeam, Head Coach

John GentryOconee Parks & Recreation

Director

Elyse GilesAthens YMCA

Fitness Director

Clay ChappellUS Junior Golf Association

Founder/Head Coach

Pam ReidyACC Leisure Services

Director

Katina BuffaOconee Gymnastics Center

Executive Director

David CroweWinter Bike League

Long Time Participant

Julie EvansClarke County School District

Adapted PE Teacher/ Special

Olympics, Local Coordinator

Cassidy CarsonStudio Dance Academy

Owner/Instructor

Randy McElweeAmerican Black Belt Academy

Director

HEALTH ANDNUTRITION

Mike PilcherAthens Regional Medical Center

Associate Director

Corporate Communications

Avery McLeanSt. Mary's Health Care System

Director

Marketing & Public Relations

Karen SimmonsEarth Fare

Community Relations Coordinator

Emma Laing, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.UGA Department of Foods and

Nutrition

Assistant Research Scientist

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.Athens Orthopedic Clinic

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports

Medicine

Jimbo WoodHorizon Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist and Owner

Kendra Houghton, M.Ed., C.H.E.S.Wellness Coordinator

Unifi ed Government of Athens-

Clarke County

Dr. Kip MatthewsAK Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Sport & Performance Psychologist

Tara Merritt, M.D.Performance Pediatrics & Sports

Medicine

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Making a Summer Bucket List

Don’t get caught in the trap of wasting away another summer. Start planning ahead by creating a summer bucket list of everything your family wants to

accomplish in order to take advantage of every day this season.

UGA Athletes Giving BackDespite their very busy schedules,

UGA student-athletes are passionate about making the time to reach out to

the surrounding Athens community. This past school year, the student-athletes supported a variety of organizations

in many different ways.

LIFE

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F E A T U R E A R T I C L E S

Sports on a BudgetKeeping kids active through sports can

be expensive, but there are a lot of ways to keep costs down if you just do a little research and ask the right questions.

Gone FishingWhat combines fun, food and fi tness?

Fishing! So gather some family or friends, grab some poles and fi shing tackle and hit the beautiful rivers and

lakes in Georgia.

RECREATION

20SPORTS

812 Picture Perfect

14 Team on the MOVE

16 Athlete on the MOVE

18 Resource Directory

23 Adaptive MOVES

24 Find Your MOVE

26 Senior MOVES

28 Community Calendar

33 Paws to Play

34 School MOVES

36 Nutrition Tips

37 Kids’ Tips

38 Brain Waves

43 Inspiring MOVES

44 Making a Difference

45 Healthy Tips

46 Athens Athletic Hall of Fame

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On the cover: UGA Student atheletes at the Home Runs for Home Town Rivals | Photo by Corbett Walsh

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AVA STARTING YOUTH AND ADULT VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY

Finally, Athens has a place where not only girls but boys and even adults can learn and enjoy playing volleyball! The Athens Volley-ball Academy was co-founded by Dave Bayer and Nikki Chester, and they have assembled an incredible staff of collegiate and pro-fessional level players and coaches. AVA is dedicated to provid-ing its athletes with the technical, tactical and physical training to reach their highest possible potential. Their vision is to help em-

power youth athletes to be self-con-fi dent, strong and creative through learning the proper skills in the sport of volleyball. For adults who want to play, AVA is organizing a grass vol-leyball league at Bishop Park that will provide clinics and matches for a va-

riety of skill levels. For more information about the grass league, summer camps, and other AVA programs for youth and adults, check out www.athensvolleyball.net.

MONSIGNOR DONOVAN STARTING NEW FOOTBALL PROGRAM

Fielding a football team is often a challenge for small private schools like Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School, but Ath-letic Director Will Mayer is committed to making their new pro-gram a success. Mayer started by recruiting and then selecting Coach Kurt Page from more than 100 applicants from across the country. Coach Page is a former Vanderbilt quarterback (1981-84) and has 26 years of coaching experience at both the high school and college level. Coach Page knows that it will take some time to build the program, but he has a good pool of student ath-letes that are eager to learn the game at the high school level. For more information about the new foot-ball program and Monsignor Donovan, visit www.mdchs.org.

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ATHENS MOVE NEW MOVES

OGC OPENS ATHENS GYMNASTICS ON EASTSIDE

The owners of Oconee Gymnastics Center, Katina and Paul Buffa, have been blessed with an opportunity to reach out to the Athens-Clarke County area and spread the joy of gymnastics. They decided to start OGC Athens Gymnastics in partnership with Kari Speakman earlier this year in an effort to engage the community and promote physical fi tness in a positive environment. OGC Athens Gymnastics strives to strengthen the entire child. In a positive and supportive environment, students will not only build physical skills but, more importantly, they will develop positive self-esteem! For more information about classes and summer camps, email [email protected] or visit 1235 Cedar Shoals Drive in Athens.

NEW MOVES section helps announce new places, activities and organizations in the area. If you have something NEW you would like to share with

Athens MOVE readers, email the information to [email protected].

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Every parent wants to give their child the experience

of playing a sport that they are interested in, but some

sports and activities can be expensive, especially if

you have a limited budget. In this issue of MOVE we

look at a variety of ways of reducing the costs and

getting some help to make it possible for your kids to

keep moving through youth sports and activities.

SPORTS ZONE

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SPORTSON A BUDGET

by Marjie Foster, editorial director for Global MOVE Media

“Hey mom and dad, I want to sign up for cheerleading

(or tennis or football or dance or some other sport) this fall!”


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If this declaration is met with a sense of dread because of the costs involved, it may be time to fi nd creative ways to pay for your child’s sport(s). After all, none of us like to tell our kids they can’t do something that is fun and healthy for them. But the reality is … sports can be expensive.

Let’s look at the average* cost of playing football at the middle school level:

Participation fee $50

Sports physical $35

Practice uniform $20

Game equipment $250(cleats, pads, socks, mouth guard, helmet)

Transportation $500(to/from practices and games)

Team snacks $50

ESTIMATED TOTAL $905

*Not all schools require families to pay for all of these items; check with your child’s school to see what your fi nancial responsi-bilities will be.

So, what can you do to make youth sports affordable for your family? The answer to that question varies, depending on what sports your child is interested in. But here’s

a list we put together after asking parents how they have tackled this issue:

• Talk with your family. Ask grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles if they are in-terested in helping fi nancially, especially if their children are grown up. They know the value of sports and might be thrilled to have an opportunity to help other chil-dren in their family have the same won-derful experience.

• Brainstorm with other families. You are not the only family that may be concerned about how to pay for youth sports. Some of those most affected by the budget dilemma are those with more than one child, so don’t hesitate to ask. Many parents have already addressed this in their own families and will be will-ing to share their ideas.

• Meet with the sponsoring organiza-tion. Universities, schools, YMCAs and other organizations often have ‘en-dowed’ scholarships. This means that benefactors have set up funds specifi -cally to provide fi nancial assistance to deserving youth. Criteria can range from fi nancial need to demonstrated skill in one or more sports.

• Check with community foundations. Many communities or regions have funds earmarked for youth-related activi-ties such as sports and recreation. Your city administrator can tell you how to reach your local community foundation executive director.

• Consult with faith-based organizations. Many faith traditions have ‘youth ministry’ funds that can be tapped for fi nancial as-sistance supporting their members (es-pecially children) in healthy, wholesome activities. Check with the local leadership of your denomination to see how you might apply for scholarships.

• Call the coach. Coaches can sometimes be the best source of information. They will know how other children and families have paid for sports participation, and they are always willing to share informa-tion that can help others take part.

• Check with human services organiza-tions. If your child has an intellectual, physical, neurological, psychological or other challenge, check with your service provider. If you do not currently work with an agency, contact your county de-partment of human services.

• Consider a new (and less costly) sport. You may want to steer your children to a new or different sport that is not as ex-pensive as the one they fi rst suggest. If $900 (or more) is unrealistic, look for a new outlet for their athletic energy and in-terests that is less expensive. Weigh the costs of each sport and you will still have options for your kids. There are so many to choose from, and they may just fi nd something new to try and enjoy!

If your family is already on some type of government assistance, you can often have sports fees covered as well. Check with your local school to ask them about opportunities. In addition, families with more than one child participating or with a child involved in multiple sports may be eli-gible for a discount. In fact, some schools even have a maximum amount that fami-lies have to pay, regardless of how many


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sports their children play. Most of the time,

there will be caps that keep families from

paying too much throughout the season.

More questions to ask …

Does your school have a booster club?

Are there fundraisers available to help kids earn money?

Are their families with older children who have used equipment/uniforms they might sell at a discount or even give to younger kids going into the same sports?

Can you set up a carpool with other par-ents to lower transportation costs to/from games and practices?

Are there community-based stores that might donate (or provide ‘at cost’) snacks for game day?

Another great money saver might come from used sporting equipment. Remember to be very careful with used safety equip-ment, like helmets and pads. It’s critical that they are not cracked or damaged in a way that might diminish their effectiveness. How-ever, clothing, shoes, playing equipment and even safety articles in good condition can be found at very affordable prices.

ACC Leisure Services Department offers an extensive scholarship program to assist parents with the cost of activities – www.athensclarke-county.com/scholarships, 706-613-3800

ACC Leisure Services Department Report Card Rewards Program celebrates good grades of K-12 graders in Athens-Clarke County – www.athensclarkecounty.com, 706-613-3801

Downtown Ministries offers affordable opportu-nities to the community through a sports program that is designed to build consistent relationships with inner-city youth and their families – www.downtownministries.org, [email protected], 770-540-8336

Oconee County Parks and Recreation De-partment offers scholarships (when funds are available) that provide partial assistance toward program fees – www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd, 706-769-3965

YWCO Summer Girls Club is a great option for girls aged fi ve to 14 from low income families, with some scholarships available – www.ywco.org, (706) 354-7880

Oconee Gymnastics Center never turns away a child due to the non-ability to pay; a number of families are on scholarship or trade services or volunteer assistance – “just ask us” www.oconeegymnastics.com, (706) 769-1239

Check the classifi ed ads in local and re-gional newspapers as well as online. In fact, one online community, Swap Me Sports, allows people to buy, sell, donate and fi nd sports equipment without any fees. You can start looking right now at www.swapmesports.com.

We all want our kids to participate in activi-ties that are healthy and that help them de-velop a good work ethic as well as promote

positive relationships with themselves and with others. Playing sports can certainly do all those things and more for our children. But sports participation can sometimes wreak havoc on the family’s budget.

When you fi nd yourself wondering how to manage the cost of youth sports participa-tion, remember to follow the steps, ask the questions, and research the options we’ve provided in this article. Then go enjoy watching your kids at play!

Check into these opportunities if you’re seeking ways to ease the athletics budget this year:



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PICTURE PERFECT

Photo by Anne BurnettPlaced 1st All-Around 6 year old age division at the Snowfl ake Classic.

Special help from 3 UGA soccer girls | Photo by Julie Holeman

Photo by Tom Shultz Photo by Julie Holeman

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SPORTS ZONE TEAM ON THE MOVE

HITTING THE LINKS FOR THEIR SCHOOL

by Gary LeFeuvre, executive director of Athens MOVE

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This spring, 10 young men from Oconee High School have

been practicing and playing a sport they love, but few will ever see them. Far from the stadiums, tracks, fi elds and gymnasiums, they represent their school with pride as they compete against other schools in their region on a golf course. They each have their own score at the end of the game, but their top four combined scores give them a team score that determines the winning team for the game.

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LEAGUES START THURSDAY NIGHTS JUNE 6TH

SUMMER GRASS LEAGUEBishop Park in Athens

FREE OUTDOOR GRASS VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINICS

Thursday, May 30th5:30pm • 8th-12th grade skills clinics6:30pm • 8th-12th grade skills clinics

7:00pm • Adult skills clinics

ADDITIONAL LEAGUES AND CLINICS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

ATHENSVOLLEYBALL.NET

8 Weeks of Summer PlayFor Adults and High School Players

Thursday June 6th - August 1stPark-n-Sun Net Systems Provided

Prizes for 1st and 2nd placeOnline Registration and Scheduling

Men’s Triples ( AA/A )Competitive environment for experienced players

Women’s Triples ( AA/A )Competitive environment for experienced players

Coed Adult 6’s (BB/Rec )Bringing fun, competition and friends together

to play some volleyball

High School 4’s (JV/Var)For high school athletes at any level looking to

compete during the summer.

SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULEHerman C Michael Park Gym in Watkinsville

AVA Rust-Buster All-Skills ClinicSaturday, July 27th-28th

9th-12th grade girls

Pre-Tryout Network ClinicMonday, July 29th


Pre-Tryout First Contact ClinicTuesday, July 30th


Middle School Pre-Season All Skills Camp

Saturday, August 3rd7th-8th grade girls

The OCHS boys’ golf team has 10 play-ers, all of whom play the JV schedule. The top six players also compete on the varsity schedule. Their season runs from late February through late May and they play either 18 or nine holes at each com-petition for a total of 12 complete rounds (18 holes) in the regular season. Matches played on weekdays are usually nine holes and matches on Saturdays are 18 holes. Similar to the pros, the boys actually walk the course, but they do have to carry their own golf bags (no golf carts or caddies al-lowed).

This year, the OCHS boys fi nished third in the region and did well enough in the sec-tionals to qualify for the state tournament, scheduled for May 20th. Their coach, Chris Janssen, is really pleased with their accomplishments this year, especially since they are a young team with only one senior and several freshmen. “These boys put in a lot of effort on the course and in

the classroom. I never have to worry about eligibility and our team's average academ-ic scores are above 90%,” says Coach Janssen. With some strong new players joining the team this year, Coach Janssen is really optimistic about the future of his team and he hopes more young players will try golf so they, too, can someday play for their school.

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LEEBRACKMAN

by Gary LeFeuvre, executive director of Athens MOVE

For many young athletes, playing one sport for their high school is an honor and thrill. Some are even lucky enough to play two or maybe even

three sports, but can you imagine if someone could play six different sports for their school? That is exactly what Lee Brackman does for Monsieur Donovan High School. This 16-year-old sophomore runs cross country in the fall, plays basketball in the winter, then plays soccer, baseball and golf in the spring, and next fall he plans to play for their new football team. In addition to his school sports, Lee plays travel basketball for the Athens Phenom and Classic I club soccer for Athens United Soccer Association. Lee hopes to one day play soccer in college.Although playing so many sports keeps Lee really busy, he has found that it also has helped him to be much more focused and to manage his time very well. He also fi nds that playing multiple sports helps improve his endurance and skills in each sport. For example, he fi nds that he can “see the fl oor” better when he plays basketball because of the fi eld playing skills he has learned in soccer.

For Lee, the most important lessons he has learned from sports are the ones that he will apply to the rest of his life, like the importance of preparation and self-discipline. He has also wisely learned to “control what you can control and let go of what you can’t.” Although he is only 16, Lee is well on his way to achieving great success in sports, school and life.


Lee is a fi ne athlete, but an even better leader. He is a tireless worker who leaves nothing on

the court or fi eld in both practice and games. He is a wonderful

communicator, motivator and role model for our younger players.

He exhibits what a great teammate is supposed to be.

– Will Mayer, basketball coach at Monsieur Donovan High School.

SPORTS ZONE ATHLETE ON THE MOVE

Baseball

Soccer

BRACKMANBRACKMANGolf

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SPORTS & RECREATION STORES

BULLDOG SPORTING GOODSPhone: (706) 546-0618Email: [email protected]: 1068 Baxter Street, Athens

HALF MOON OUTFITTERSPhone: (706) 548-7225Email: athens@halfmoonoutfi tters.comWebsite: www.halfmoonoutfi tters.comAddress: 1225 S. Milledge Ave, Athens

PHYSICAL THERAPY

OCONEE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATIONPhone: (706) 769-6261Email: [email protected]: www.oconeept.comAddress: 1741 Hog Mountain Rd.,

Suite 100, Watkinsville,

ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINICPhone: (706) 549-1663Email: [email protected]: www.athensorthopedicclinic.comAddress: 1765 Old West Broad St.

Bldg. 2, Ste. 200, Athens

REDDY MEDICAL Phone: (706) 621-7575Website: www.reddyurgentcarecenters.com/Address: 1061 Dowdy Road, Athens

DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS

OCONEE YOUTH SCHOOL OF PERFORMANCEPhone: (706) 769-2677Email: [email protected]: www.OconeeYouth.comAddress: 1050 Jamestown Blvd. Watkinsville

CANOPY STUDIOPhone: (706) 254-2111Email: [email protected]: www.canopystudio.comAddress: 160-6 Tracy St., Athens

STUDIO DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706) 354-6454Email: [email protected]: www.thestudiodanceacademy.comAddress: Located behind Trader Joe’s,

Epps Bridge Shopping Center

SPORTS

ATHENS BULLDOG SWIM CLUBPhone: (706) 207-8249Email: [email protected]: www.athensbulldogs.comAddress: UGA Ramsey Center &

Athens YWCO

ATHENS UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATIONPhone: (706) 353-2241Email: [email protected]: www.athensunited.netAddress: 2350 Prince Ave., Ste. 1, Athens

ATHENS UPWARD BASKETBALL - BEECH HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCHPhone: (706) 548-2246Email: [email protected]: www.beechhaven.orgAddress: 2390 West Broad St, Athens

ATHENS VOLLEYBALL ACADEMYEmail: [email protected]: www.Athensvolleyball.netPhone: 706-254-0155

DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES SPORTSEmail: [email protected]: www.downtownministries.orgAddress: 165 Pulaski St., Athens

GEORGIA JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL CLUBPhone: (678) 642-1990Email: [email protected]: www.georgiajuniors.com

OCONEE GYMNASTICSCENTERPhone: (706) 769-1239Email: [email protected]: www.oconeegymnastics.comAddress: 1090 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville

OCONEE SOCCER ALLIANCEPhone: (706) 614-1529Email: [email protected]: www.oconeesocceralliance.comAddress: PO Box 686, WatkinsvilleCOMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ATHENS COMMUNITY COUN-CIL ON AGINGPhone: (706) 549-4850Email: [email protected]: www.accaging.org

Address: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens

MARTIAL ARTS

AMERICAN BLACKBELTACADEMYPhone: (706) 549-1671Email: [email protected]: www.athensjiujitsu.comAddress: 10 Huntington Road # B30, Athens

BARNETT TAE KWON DO ACADEMYPhone: 706-543-9966Email: [email protected]: www.BarnettTaeKwonDoAcademy.comAddress: 2250 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens

FITNESS & TRAINING

ATHENS VERTICAL POLE DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706) 347-3708Email: [email protected]: www.avpda.comAddress: 160 Tracey St, Athens

BODYPLEX ( 3 LOCATIONS )Eastside: (706) 548-9999 1225 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens Westside: (706) 548-3481 196 Alps Rd, Athens Oconee: (706) 310-0811 1260 Mars Hill Rd., Watkinsville Website: www.BodyPlex.com

CORE BLEND TRAINING & WELLNESSPhone: (404) 542-8047Website: www.coreblendtraining.comAddress: 1230 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville

DREAM TEAM TRIATHLONPhone: (706) 248-4757Email: [email protected]: www.DreamTeamTriathlon.com

RECREATION

BROAD RIVER OUTPOSTPhone: (706) 795-3242Email: [email protected]: 7911 Wildcat Bridge Rd. Danielsville

OUTDOORS WITHOUT LIMITSPhone: (803) 480-0167Email: [email protected]: www.outdoorswithoutlimits.netAddress: 333 Briarwood Trail, Winterville

SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LEISURE SERVICESPhone: (706) 613-3800

Email: leisureservices@

athensclarkecounty.com

Website: www.accleisureservices.com

Address: 205 Old Commerce Rd, Athens

OCONEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTPhone: (706) 769-3965

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ocprd.com

Address: 3500A Hog Mountain Road,

Watkinsville

YWCOPhone:(706) 354-7880


Website: www.ywco.org

Address: 562 Research Drive, Athens

ATHENS YMCAPhone: (706) 543-6596


Website: www.athensymca.org

Address: 915 Hawthorne Ave., Athens

To learn more about any of these organizations or businesses visit athensmove.comTo add your organization or business to our directory email us at [email protected]

MOVE RESOURCE DIRECTORY

USING YOUR SMARTPHONE, SCAN TO SEE

EXTENDED RESOURCE

INFORMATION FOR THESE LISTINGS


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Summer is the perfect time to hit the water ways around Athens and North Georgia. Rivers, lakes and even coastal waters provide

great opportunities to move in a variety of sports. If you are looking to try something new, check out paddle

boarding on page 24. If fi shing is more your style, then grab a paddle or some wadders and combine some fi tness with the

fun of catching and reeling in “the big one.”

RECREATION ZONE

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FISHING FOR FUN, FOOD AND FITNESS!

by Marjie Foster, national editorial director for Global MOVE Media


RECREATION ZONE FEATURE

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FISHING FOR FUN, FOOD AND FITNESS!

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TRYOUTS

RAD | ACADEMY | SELECT | ATHENA | INDOOR | CAMPS

OUTS

SUMMERCAMPS

www.OconeeSoccerAlliance.com

OSA will be conducting many different style camps throughout the summer. Our camps will offer a variety of options for different age players and skill sets. While focusing on core training, sports performance and skill development. All dates, cost and registration info will be announced on our web site.

ACADEMY EVALUATIONS:MAY 28, 29, 30

(Rain date if needed June 4)U9 - U12* & U13* Select (boys and girls)

SELECT TRYOUTS:JUNE 4, 5, 6

(Rain date if needed June 10)U14 - U19 (Classic and Athena)

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It is tempting to begin this article by writing “I enjoy fi shing.” In all truth, I do enjoy fi sh-ing, but I’ve only been fi shing (as in, with a

rod and reel and bait) about four times in my life. As a kid at church camp, I fi shed with a safety pin tied to a string with no bait, and caught many a bluegill that way because they were so used to campers throwing bread into the water that they would bite anything.But when we decided to write an article about fi shing in this issue of MOVE, I volunteered because (1) I was interested in learning more about the sport, and (2) I knew exactly who to ask for fi rst-hand information. After all, everyone knows someone who loves to fi sh, and I am lucky to know a lot of true fi shing enthusiasts.

FISHING FOR FUNWhatever your age or gender, fi shing can be a very enjoyable pastime. Says Judy M., 54-year-old retired educator and almost-year-round fi sher, “I was seven the fi rst time I went fi shing, and I absolutely had a blast. I will admit that I prefer the ‘catching’ part to the ‘fi shing’ part.” On the other hand, Judy S., a 58-year-old retiree, had her fi rst fi shing experience at the age of 10, then she didn’t try it again until she was in her late 30s, at which time she “was hooked” (pun intended). She “loves the peace and quiet, the natural surroundings, fresh air, the thrill of the bite and the challenge to land the big one.”

Fishing as a sport can be very relaxing or very physically de-manding … and everything in between. Some of you reading this might envision Tom Sawyer lounging on the riverbank hold-ing a tree branch with a line attached. Others might picture Brad Pitt fl y fi shing in “A River Runs Through It.” Still others might think of a two-hour struggle between fi sher and marlin on a re-cent ESPN show about deep sea fi shing.



One of the most relaxing things about fi shing is that you are away from phones, computers, television and obligations. This quiet time often results in wonderful conversation, which many families fi nd dif-fi cult to fi nd time for in the normal course of a day.

Your own idea of “fi shing for fun” will de-pend on your personal taste. River fi shing can be done as you fl oat along in a canoe or kayak. Lake fi shing can be managed as you relax on the bank. Fly fi shing is done standing in the shallows. Ask yourself what you consider “fun” and then consider which type (or types!) of fi shing you would enjoy. Some people love all kinds!

Part of the fun of fi shing is the cleaning and cooking of your bounty. If you’re camping or picnicking, you can spend some time as a family getting the fi sh ready, then cooking them over an open fi re or a camp stove. And if you think you’re going to be squeamish with the cleaning process, just remember that most people who fi sh say it’s not any worse than changing a diaper or cleaning up after a pet.

FISHING FOR FOODMy stepfather was an avid fi sher, especially walleye and crappie. But to my knowledge he never ate a bite of fi sh … not one. He just didn’t care for the taste of fi sh, but he sure loved the fi shing (and catching). This is the best evidence I can share that fi shing is not just for fi sh eaters.

I, on the other hand, could enjoy a good meal of fi sh almost every day of the week: catfi sh, salmon, haddock, orange roughy, halibut, trout, crappie, walleye … almost anything that used to swim is something I would like for dinner.

And many types of fi sh are very healthy for you. Doctors have acknowledged that the unsaturated fats in fi sh, called omega-3 fat-ty acids, appear to reduce the risk of heart disease. So eating fi sh is not only enjoy-able for your taste buds, but for the rest of you as well.

Here in Georgia, we have an abundance of fresh water fi sh, from catfi sh to large and small mouth bass, crappie to trout, perch to walleye. You can see the entire (and very lengthy) list of Georgia’s fi sh population at www.fi shesofgeorgia.uga.edu. Many of these are food fi sh, even though they are not popularly known as such.

FISHING FOR FITNESSMaybe Tom and Huck would disagree, but I know for a fact that fi shing can offer a great workout from the cardio, strength, balance and even cognitive perspectives!

As one experienced fi sher said, “Locating fi sh at different times of the year, recogniz-ing their seasonal patterns, can be a real challenge. And as far as technique, each type of fi sh requires different bait or fl ies or tackle, jigs, live bait, weight and type of fi shing line/fi lament. You have to be willing to learn and think and read about fi sh habi-tats and habits in order to be successful when you’re fi shing.”

Said another, “Often we walk to a fi shing spot … walking and sometimes hiking over large boulders, up and down embank-ments, through mud, in streams or rivers, not to mention balancing on shore, rocks, cliffs, tree roots, etc. And casting uses shoulder, arm and back muscles. Fishing is hard work! It is not for the faint of body or heart!”

Every single person I interviewed for this article agreed that fi shing is a lifetime sport. It can be done and enjoyed by all ages, all genders, and it is a continual learning ex-perience. You will never “know all there is to know” about this sport.

FINAL THOUGHTSFishing can range from very inexpensive to extremely costly, depending on the kind of fi shing you do (lake, deep sea, etc.) and what your goals are. A basic fi shing pole can cost $10 if it’s a child’s fi rst-time gear, while experienced fl y fi shers may spend $800 or more for their rod and reel. Think about your costs for bait, boat, gas and tackle, too.

Georgia requires an annual fi shing license for anyone 16-64 years of age; those over 65 can purchase a lifetime license. They are extremely affordable. Visit http://www.georgiawildlife.org for specifi c fees and ex-ceptions and explore www.takemefi shing.org for more information about fi shing.

As sports go, fi shing can be extremely af-fordable and easy to begin learning. It’s something you can do alone or with a friend or your entire family, paddling in a canoe, relaxing on the lake shore or sitting on a dock full of strangers.

One thing you’ll never have to ‘fi sh’ for, though, once you start fi shing for fun, food or fi tness … is someone who shares a love for this pastime.


KEEP YOUR EAR ON THE BALL

by Lindsey Ebert, editorial intern for Athens MOVE

As many already know, baseball is considered America’s

favorite pastime. We have grown up hearing the names of heroes of the sport such as Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. If you have watched or played the game, you can understand how much skill is required.

Now imagine if those baseball heroes had to play blindfolded.

Makes the game a little more challenging, right?

Well, this is exactly how beep baseball is played. Beep baseball is the traditional game of baseball adapted to meet the needs of the blind or visually impaired.

After many years of not having a beep baseball team in Athens, Roger Keeney, the executive director of Athens Inclusive Recreation and Sports (AIRS, Inc.), has helped put together a team.

Keeney, a player and captain for the Athens Timberwolves, lost his vision 25 years ago and was on the fi rst ever Ath-ens beep baseball team. Through his own graduate studies at the University of Geor-gia, Keeney has learned the importance of having opportunities for people with special needs to participate in competitive sports in order to improve their lives and independence.

Beep baseball provides exactly that. The game is played by players with partial or total visual impairments. Players with sight serve as pitcher, catcher and ‘fi eld spotters.’ A fi eld spotter’s job is to call out numbers, which indicate to a blind or visually im-paired player where in the fi eld the ball has been hit. Everyone wears a blindfold, with exception of the pitcher, catcher, and fi eld

spotters, in order to keep a level playing fi eld.

When a player is up to bat, the pitcher will call out “ready” as the ball is about to be pitched, and “pitch” or “ball” as it is released. The ball omits a buzz-ing noise to help players judge its approximate lo-cation. When the player makes a hit, they run to

one of two bases located 100 feet from home plate. The bases are four-foot pad-ded cylinders which also make a buzzing sound when activated. The player must run to the correct base before the defense picks up the ball in order to score.

The Timberwolves, who practice every Saturday, will compete in the Beep Ball World Series in July. This will be the fi rst year that Georgia teams participate in the tournament.

After playing the sport for more than six years, Keeney gets true joy out of seeing the positive impact that beep baseball, and other adaptive sports, has in the lives of people with special needs.

“Over the years I’ve seen folks who, when they started playing, were the kind of individuals that rarely did anything as far as being out and about, and really even had problems with mobility at the beginning of the season. At the end of the season they were moving and existing more eas-ily in the community. It’s a growth circum-stance and has many effects that you don’t see in the fi eld of play but in the lives of individuals, and that is what we are work-ing through,” says Keeney.

The Timberwolves currently don’t have a full team and are interested in fi nding additional committed players. Beep base-ball isn’t limited only to those with visual impairments; it is also for people with sight who would play blindfolded. For more information on getting involved, email [email protected].

For more information on AIRS, which pro-vides a variety of adapted sports for people in the Athens area, visit www.airs-ga.org.

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ROLLIN’ DOWN THE RIVER

by Lindsey Ebert, editorial intern with Athens MOVE


RECREATION ZONE FIND YOUR MOVE

Have you ever seen

someone rowing down

the shore of a beach

while standing on something

that resembles a surfboard

and thought to yourself,

“I want to try that?”

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Well, now you can! If you are looking for a fun new way to get the whole family mov-ing this summer, then look no further than standup paddle boarding (SUP), a sport that is quickly gaining popularity everywhere.

Paddle boarding can be done on just about any body of water. All you need is a paddle-board, a paddle, and life jacket. However, paddleboards can be fairly expensive. Troy Gossard and Kevin Kearney, two Athens Clarke County fi refi ghters, established Floating Peach Paddle Company to share their passion and make paddle boarding more accessible to the community.

Troy and Kevin developed a love for pad-dle boarding separately. When they dis-covered their common interest, they de-cided to partner up and bring their passion to Athens.

Through Floating Peach Paddle Company, you can rent paddleboard equipment by the hour or day, and receive basic instruc-

tion on how to stand and stay balanced on the board. Since there are no beaches near the Athens area, rivers and lakes serve as the primary location to get started. These locations have still water, which is ideal for beginners.

Some places in the area that you can learn SUP are Lake Oconee, Lake Hartwell and Sandy Creek Park. However, Floating Peach will deliver anywhere from Athens to Stone Mountain, which saves you the trou-ble of transporting the large boards. Troy and Kevin are even hoping to have offi cial classes set up through Sandy Creek Park in the near future.

Paddle boarding is a fun and easy sport or pastime for a broad range of ages from kids to adults. It is benefi cial because it provides an excellent core workout with low impact. You can paddle long distances down a river or fl oat and enjoy the views as you essentially walk across water.

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Well, now you can! If you are looking for a tion on how to stand and stay balanced on tion on how to stand and stay balanced on To learn how to paddleboard with Floating Peach, all you need to bring is sunscreen and a bathing suit or comfortable clothing that moves with you and can get wet.

Paddleboards come in different sizes. The best board for you is based on your weight or skill level. Floating Peach has boards of different sizes so you are sure to fi nd the perfect fi t for you. Shorter boards are more suitable for higher skill levels, while longer boards provide more stability. Float-ing Peach even teaches yoga on the more stable boards.

Don’t leave your dog behind! This is a pet-friendly sport, so if your pet is willing, he can enjoy a relaxing day on the river with you.

For more information on renting SUP board equipment, visit the Floating Peach Paddle Company’s website, http://fl oatingpeachpaddleco.wordpress.com.

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DIVE IN TO AQUA FITNESS!

in collaboration with Mary Stakes, Athens YWCO


In my 16 years as a YWCO water exercise instructor,” says Mary Stakes, “I have heard over and over again from participants how much they love water exercise. Not only is movement in the water so benefi cial for the hu-

man body, water exercise has a mental component that is just as powerful. After every class, I hear, ‘I really had to make myself come today, and I’m so glad I did. I feel so much better.’”

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Aqua fi tness offers many benefi ts, espe-cially for seniors, whose muscles and joints may need a less jarring option for exercise:

1. Buoyancy makes the water a com-fortable environment for anyone with movement problems brought about by obesity, age, injuries or diseases.

2. The support of the water allows for greater fl exibility of joints and a greater range of motion.

3. Water offers a low impact way to exer-cise. It is a real benefi t for joints com-promised by injury or arthritis.

4. Water provides resistance to move-ment in all directions.

5. Water is a safe environment; a fall in the water won’t result in a broken bone.

6. The hydrostatic pressure of the water provides a constant massage to the body.

7. The motion of the water requires par-ticipants to continually make postural adjustments and thereby exercise core muscles—often without knowing it is happening.

8. Water exercise classes create a great social environment where participants develop friendships that continue out-side the pool.

In most water exercise classes, a range of equipment is used for individual and class-es. The YWCO has noodles, kick boards, buoyancy belts, stretch bands, and foam bar bells to add interest and increased conditioning to standard exercises.

The YWCO also tries to make its aquatics fi tness classes as available as possible. Classes are held during the day and the evening, with morning classes that offer some cardio as well as resistance training; a chair lift is available for class members who cannot use the steps. These classes are excellent for seniors as well as for people who are just beginning an exercise regime and for people with knee replace-ments.

One class participant has lost more than 100 pounds since she began taking the

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Two years ago, I was having diffi culty walking without pain. I was worried that my trek to watch the Bulldogs in Sanford Stadium would become history,

and on top of that I had an upcoming trip that would require extensive walking. After seeing my orthopedic doctor, I was recommended for a total hip replacement. I started weekly water exercise program and my

pain slowly began to dissipate. It has made all the difference for me. Then I joined the water exercise classes at the YWCO, attending three to four times per week. And last fall, I maneuvered to my seat in the stadium and had a wonderful trip to Italy. Oh, and I have postponed my hip surgery and make

my water aerobics class a priority! - Phyllis C

aquatics fi tness class. When she began the class she had a diffi cult time walking. Now her goal is to lose another 100 pounds this year! The afternoon class meets all of the requirements for the American Arthritis As-sociation, and focuses on the joints and range of motion.

Learn more about aqua fi tness at www.ywco.org/aquatics-programs/ or email [email protected]. Other aqua fi tness classes are also offered at the Ath-ens YMCA and other area aquatic facilities.

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CALENDAR MAY - AUGUST

Check out our online calendar at athensmove.com and see more events, details, costs, maps and much, much more.

Have an event? Add yours to our calendar FREE and you can include links and photos, and share it with social media. Email us at [email protected]

MAY 17THATHENS CLARKE COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM

2pm @ Athens Clarke County Municipal Court

www.bikeathens.com

MAY 18TH38TH ANNUAL MARIGOLD 10K

7:30am @ Pittard Park

www.classiccityraceservices.com

3RD ANNUAL RIDING FOR A REASON - ATHENS LAND TRUST

9am @ Poplar Springs Baptist Church,

Watkinsville

www.athenslandtrust.org

MAY 25THALMOST MEMORIAL DAY 5.32K

11am @ Memorial Park

www.cloverglove.com

MAY 27TH10TH ANNUAL RUNNING WITH THE

DAWGS 5K12pm @ Classic Center

www.aojwc.com

JUNE 1STATHENS YWCO KIDS TRI THE Y

7am @ Athen YWCO

www.ywco.org

WHEELS TO THE WORLD8am @ Jittery Joe's Roaster

www.wheelstotheworld.org

JUNE 2ND7TH ANNUAL FRONT PORCH FOOT

RACE 5K AND FUN RUN3pm @ The Georgia Club

www.thegeorgiaclubfoundation.com

JUNE 9TH

INAUGURAL EARTH FARE 5K AND FUN

RUN

8am @ Memorial Park

www.classicraceservices.com

JUNE 12TH

7TH ANNUAL NORTH GEORGIA CON-

FERENCE OF THE UMC

5K RUN/WALK

6:30am @ The Classic Center

www.nghhc.org/5K.html

JUNE 15TH

TROTTIN' FOR ADOPTION 5K RUN/

WALK

8am @ Oconee Veterans Park

www.agcadoption.org

JUNE 22ND

3RD ANNUAL JAMMIN JOG 5K

12pm @ Downtown Athens

www.jamminjog.com

JUNE 21ST

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY MUNICIPAL

COURT BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM

2pm @ Athens Court House

www.bikeathens.com

JULY 6TH

THE TWELVE DAYS OF

CHRISTMAS RACES 4-H 4K

12pm @ 1420 Government

Station Rd. Watkinsville

www.cloverglove.com

JULY 13TH13TH ANNUAL BURNIN UP THE

BLACKTOP 5K 7:30am @ Athens Fire Station #1


JULY 27TH4TH ANNUAL HEAT OF THE

NIGHT RETRO 5K 7pm @ Oconee Veterans Park


FRED BIRCHMORE GLOW & GO AQUATHLON12pm @ Bishop Park

www.glowgoathens.com

7TH ANNUAL WALNUT GROVE 5K BREAKAWAY AND FUN RUN

7:10am @ Walnut Grove

United Methodist Church


AUGUST 3RD31ST ANNUAL COACH MIKE'S HEALTH

RUN 5K XC AND FUN RUN8am @ Athens YMCA


www.gamultisports.com/

tritobeatcancertriathlon/

AUGUST 18THTRI TO BEAT CANCER7am @ Sandy Creek Park

AUGUST 31BUTTERFLY DREAMS

5K AND FUN RUN8am @ Briarwood Baptist Church, Watkinsville


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This summer is the perfect time to try something new. Make a summer bucket list with your family and explore all your options for fun, from fl ying trapeze to camping at one of Georgia’s many state parks. Try new things in your own kitchen, too. Next time you visit the store, pick up one of the unusual fruits and vegetables that MOVE recommends this summer.

FAMILY ZONE

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MAKE YOUR OWN SUMMER BUCKET LIST

by Lindsey Ebert, editorial intern for Athens MOVE


FAMILY ZONE FEATURE

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Summer is here, which means there are only three months

to savor the warm weather and relaxing or adventure-filled days. It seems as though when school lets out, we often allow the days to quickly slip away before realizing that summer is completely over and we have done nothing with the family to make the season memorable.

This year, don’t fall into that trap yet again. You and your family can take advantage of every day by planning ahead and creating a ‘summer bucket list.’ Here are a few sug-gestions on how to get started:

1. Gather around the table. Get the family (and maybe even friends) together to discuss what everyone is interested in doing this summer. Come prepared with your own personal list and prioritize based on what is most important to you. Your list can consist of anything you want! No idea is too big or too small. If it is too much to plan for this summer, you can always keep it in mind for next year and start planning now.

2. Make the summer bucket list. Choose which ideas best suit your family’s

interests and fit your schedule for the summer. Don’t leave anyone out! Make sure everyone has a least one of their ideas on the final list. Now, write out your list on paper (or even a poster) and hang it somewhere in the house where it can be seen by every-one. This will serve as a constant re-minder of your goals for the summer.

3. Get up and get out! Now that your family’s summer bucket list is made, don’t waste any time getting started. Create a calendar and pick specific days that you can accomplish items from the list. This will help if you are planning a larger trip or an activity that requires reservations. Then, once you have completed it, cross it out so you can watch the progress you make throughout summer.

Not sure where to get started with your summer bucket list? Try breaking up your list into sections such as ‘quick fun,’ ‘day-long activities,’ and ‘weekend getaways.’ Here is what we came up with to help spark your imagination:

QUICK FUN

• Get everyone together in the neighbor-hood and have a tournament. You can play kickball, dodgeball, wiffleball, cap-ture the flag, and more. The possibilities for fun are endless in your own back yard or cul-de-sac.

• Get climbing at an indoor rock climbing gym right here in Athens! Active Climbing offers bouldering routes up to 20 feet in

height. This facility also features 20-foot-tall roped walls (both lead and top rope) and a 40-foot long roof traverse. Ac-tive Climbing is perfect for everyone, from beginners to college students and even professionals. For information on hours and prices, visit their website at www.activeclimbing.com/.

• Ever wonder what it feels like to fly through the air? There’s no better time to try than a warm summer day! To satisfy the adrenaline junky of the family, sign everyone up for a flying trapeze course at Leap Trapeze. These two-hour begin-ner courses teach you the basics of tra-peze, and will even have you attempting a “catch” with a trained professional by the end. Canopy Studios also offers in-door trapeze classes for all skill levels. To read more on trapeze and other aerial arts, check out page 24 of the February/March issue of Athens MOVE.

DAY-LONG ACTIVITIES

• Stone Mountain Park offers countless activities for visitors of all ages. For the sporty ones in the family, fishing and the 18-hole golf course may be of interest. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, give SkyHike a try! SkyHike is one of the nation’s largest adventure courses through the treetops, with challenges such as a suspended wooden bridges and single ropes up to 40 feet in the air. For no cost at all, you can also enjoy a hike through the 15 miles of trails that wind around the woods of the mountain, including a one-mile trail to the peak.

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For more information on visiting Stone Mountain Park, check out their website at www.stonemountainpark.com.

• With summer break comes the all-too-familiar blazing hot afternoons. Cool off with a kayak trip right here in Athens. Broad River Outpost and The Sandbar both have family-friendly kayak trips for only $15 per person on weekdays. The Broad River is perfect for begin-ners, offering easier whitewater rapids and sections with slower scenic floats down the river. The best time to visit the river is after a day of rain when the waters are high. This is a great oppor-tunity to cool off from the hot summer sun while enjoying the scenic views of the Broad. For more information, visit www.broadriveroutpost.com or www.thesandbarbroadriver.com.

• With more than 2,000 acres of land and facilities, Athens-Clarke County parks of-fer recreational activities to keep you and your family busy all summer long. Contra dance and karate classes are available for those interested in picking up a new skill this summer. Don’t forget about the dog, too! Obedience classes are held at Memorial Park every Tuesday beginning June 28. This is a fun way for you and your pet to enjoy the day together.

WEEKEND GETAWAYS• If you’re looking to completely escape

from the stress of everyday life, plan a camping trip this summer. There are 41 Georgia State Parks that offer facilities for camping. From ‘backcountry’ sites to yurts, Georgia parks have the campsite for you to make your trip enjoyable and unforgettable. You may even want to try your hand at geocaching while on your trip. This GPS-assisted scavenger hunt will have you searching far and wide for ‘caches,’ or hidden containers, scat-tered state-wide. Check out page 21 of the April/May issue of Athens MOVE for more on family-friendly activities that are available at these campgrounds.

• Okefenokee Swamp isn’t just fun to say, it can be a fun family adventure, too. The Okefenokee is the “largest, intact, un-fragmented, freshwater and black water wilderness swamp in North Amer-ica.” Pitch a tent or rent a cabin for the

weekend in order to enjoy everything this unspoiled natural area has to of-fer. Go on a motorboat tour to enjoy the scenic views or go ‘birding’ to ob-serve the natural bird wildlife. If you en-joy paddling, you can go on the six- to eight-mile guided paddle tour and even sign up to night paddle! Learn more at www.okefenokee.com

Now that we have given you some ideas

for a summer bucket list, start working

on your own! Another great place to start

looking for ideas is online. Don’t spend

another summer inside on the couch

trying to figure out how to make the best of

each day. Plan ahead and take advantage

of the season!


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FUN IN THE SUN CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS

With warmer weather already here, it is important to prepare

your pet for Georgia’s heat.Pets left in cars – during spring, summer AND fall – are susceptible to heatstroke or overheating, warns Benjamin Brainard, VMD, DACVA, DACVECC, a small animal emergency and critical care veterinarian at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teach-ing Hospital (VTH). “Even during warm (not hot) times of year, we see many cases of heat-related illness. People don’t realize it’s as hot as it is and they leave their pets in closed cars,” explains Brainard. “Closed cars can heat up very quickly, even on mild or cloudy days.”

Once a pet starts feeling overheated, anxiety sets in, often making the condi-tion worse. In a small humid environment such as a car, panting is less effective for decreasing a dog’s body tempera-ture. But all animals, from small pets to large farm animals, can avoid heat-related illnesses with the right envi-ronmental conditions.

“It’s pretty much the same for all animals,” states Kira Epstein, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, a large animal emergency veterinarian at the UGA VTH. “Making sure they have shade outdoors or a well-ventilated indoor space, and clean, cool water are im-perative.” For instance:

• Thick-haired animals should be kept shorn.

• Thinly-coated animals should have ac-cess to water and other cooling options.

• Some horses do not sweat normally and need veterinary care.

• Small animals need hair as a protective lay-er for avoiding sunburn; don’t clip too short.

• Keep all pets’ hair brushed and void of mats so air can circulate.

Signs indicating an animal may be suffer-ing a heat-related illness include lethargy or collapse, increased respiratory rate, and vomiting or diarrhea. Brainard and Epstein suggest that if a heat-related ill-

ness is suspected, pour cool water on the animal and provide air circulation using a fan, if available.

“Giving the animal ice to eat or covering the animal in a wet towel are not advisable, because they will not necessarily result in

adequate cooling,” Brainard contin-ues. “If the animal is not responsive to the owner or is not able to stand or walk, immediate veterinary care should be sought.”

The good news is that with timely and aggressive treatment, most heat-related illnesses can be successfully treated, although more severe cases may require hospitalization and inten-sive care.

The University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) treats nearly

20,000 animals annually. 24-hour Emer-gency Services are offered at the VTH with no referrals required. Please visit www.vet.uga.edu/hospital for more information.

by Sarah Freeman, UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital Communications Director

“Giving the animal ice to eat or

covering the animal in a wet towel are

not advisable, because they will not

necessarily result in adequate cooling,”

Brainard continues. “If the animal is

not responsive to the owner or is not able

to stand or walk, immediate veterinary

care should be sought.”

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Kids at Oglethorpe Elementary School in Lexington, GA, are using a time-tested and very

innovative activity to achieve success in the classroom. It’s called Brain Gym, and it was founded almost 25 years ago by professional educator Paul Dennison, Ph.D., and wife, Gail, an artist and movement educator. Brain Gym movements, exercises, or activities refer to the original 26 Brain Gym movements, sometimes abbreviated as "The 26".

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in collaboration with Dr. Katie Coyne, principal of Oglethorpe County Elementary School


FAMILY ZONE SCHOOL MOVES

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Brain Gym is a fascinating and effective program. Parents, teach-ers, administrators and students alike are encouraged to learn more by exploring www.braingym.org and talking with the educators at Oglethorpe County Elementary School.

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Dr. Willis’ students were taking a math test and felt frustrated, they would do a movement

to promote clarity called Brain Buttons

You see, as a child, you make movements that help you learn to coordinate your eyes, ears, hands and body. The 26 recall the movements you did naturally during your first years of life. For more than 20 years, teachers and students have found that The 26 are very effective in improving areas such as:

• Concentration and focus

• Memory

• Academics – reading, writing, math, test taking

• Physical coordination

• Relationships

• Self-responsibility

• Organization skills

• Attitude

Even to the Dennisons, it’s not clear yet why these movements work so well, but they often result in dramatic improvements.

Dr. Tonia Willis, counselor and former teach-er at Oglethorpe, has used Brain Gym in various ways. She says, “I used Brain Gym in my classroom at the start of each day to help children get their brains ready for learning, to help them relieve stress, and to help them with coordination and

balance. Sometimes, I would use it at dif-ferent times throughout the day if I felt like

the class needed a break and an opportunity to get reenergized. The students learned the

different movements, and sometimes they would often pick the ones that they felt that they needed and

would do them on their own without being led.”

For example, if Dr. Willis’ students were taking a math test and felt frustrated, they would do a movement to promote clarity called Brain Buttons (buttons are located above carotid arteries, which supply fresh oxygenated blood to the brain). Another example is when students were reading for an extended period of time and their eyes began to feel tired, so they would do a movement called Palming. In this activity, they put their hands together and moved them back and forth to create friction, and then use the hands to cover the muscles around the eyes.

Says Dr. Willis, “I would often remind students to use these movements on their own during tests and other difficult assignments.” Another teacher points out that she could see a difference in her classroom performance after Brain Gym. Math, for instance, is a subject that sometimes provokes anxiety, but Brain Gym activities helped reduce apprehension so that students would be more relaxed … that helped them learn. The students learned the movements, and each morning a different student would volunteer to lead Brain Gym.

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Here are two fruits and

two veggies that you may never

have tried … or even heard of. But

they are delicious and fun, so why not

make these part of your “what I did

on summer vacation” story!

TRY SOMETHING NEW AND

VERRRRRRRRY DIFFERENT!


Dragon Fruit, reportedly from South Amer-ica. Dragon fruit is usually bright red, but some types are light pink. Its skin is usu-ally covered with scales, which is why it’s called dragon fruit, and the center of the fruit is a sweet pulp. From desserts to jams, dragon fruit is enjoyed worldwide.

Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato, from the island of Okinawa in Japan. The surprise is on the inside, which is a beautiful purple. They have a rich, sweet fl avor, and add a unique color to your plate. They are even used to make desserts sometimes!

Paw Paw, grown in America. In fact, it is the largest edible fruit in the USA. The paw paw can weigh up to a pound and can grow up to six inches in diameter. A ripe paw paw has thin skin and is very soft.

There are hundreds of unusual fruits and vegetables that will keep you and your family “healthfully entertained” year-round. Here are some places you can explore these new foods online (or just Google “unusual fruits and veggies”):

www.humorsharing.com/most-unusual-fruits-and-vegetables-around-the-world/5631webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/11/12/strange-bizarre-fruit-vegetables/

pinterest.com/lovelygreens/unusual-fruits-vegetables-for-the-home-grower/

FAMILY ZONE NUTRITION TIPS

Romanescu broccoli or caulifl ower, from Italy. A member of the caulifl ower family, Romanescu has a spiny, pine cone ap-pearance and texture, and you can pre-pare it the same as you would broccoli.

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STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER!by Marjie Foster, editorial director for Global MOVE Media

Summertime is fun! We are outside a lot, enjoying nature and sports and special events with our families. We are

also exposed to activities and elements that we may not be used to, so this issue’s Kids’ Tips is our friendly reminder to think about possible safety issues your family may come across this summer.Take some time to explore the websites we’ve listed on this page. They offer great information in very readable formats. You can look over them as a family … discuss them while driving to the beach or to a family gathering … decide what concerns (if any) you have about activities you’ll be involved in this summer.

Then go out and have fun … safely … and be ready to share your adventures when you head back to school this fall!

• HYDRATE FOR HEALTH. Keep water handy in the car, in the beach bag and on the back porch.

• TICK TALK. Enjoy nature without bringing any ticks home with you.

• STRANGER DANGER. Have a talk about staying together in public places and what to do if you become separated.

• SLIDE INTO SAFETY. Playgrounds will be teeming with children this summer. Know what safety features every playground should have.

• BURNS AND BBQ. From watching fi reworks on the 4th of July, to making s’mores at your campfi re, to cooking fi sh on your grill, fi re safety during the summer is super important.

• SWIMMINGLY GOOD FUN. Few activities excite our kids more than a day at the swimming pool. Be sure your kids know about sun safety and pool rules.

• IVY AND OAK AND SUMAC … Oh, My! When was the last time you and your family reviewed how to identify poisonous plants? Keep the itch cream handy, but if you take time for a refresher course, maybe you won’t need it!

FAMILY ZONEKIDS’ TIPS

Check with your pediatrician and pharmacist to be sure you have an updated fi rst aid kit at home and in the car. And take some time to explore these websites for detailed information and photos: http://life.familyeducation.com/

www.keepkidshealthy.comwww.healthychildren.org

www.safetytopicsforsummer.com www.childparenting.about.com

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Sometimes in life we are faced with challenges that, to some, may seem insurmountable. However, those dealing with these struggles often prove to themselves and others that nothing is impossible. See how some individuals continue to thrive despite hardship and how UGA student athletes have helped make the lives of Special Olympics kids a little brighter.

Photo by Corbett Walsh

LIFE ZONE

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GIVING THEIR ALL OFF THE FIELD

by Lindsey Ebert, editorial intern for Athens MOVE and Student Athlete


LIFE ZONE FEATURE

UGA STUDENT ATHLETES

(Photo/Frances Kim, [email protected])

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“The UGA athletes were very gracious.

They were very nice about letting the kids

take the forefront, and helping them out,

and making them feel really special”– Victoria Brickenden

Co-president of Special Olympics at UGA

Between their demanding class and practice

schedules, it would be understandable if student-athletes at the University of Georgia didn’t have much time to dedicate to many other activities during the semester. However, on the contrary, many of these athletes are very passionate about making the time to reach out to the surrounding Athens community.

Making A Difference

While some of these young athletes as-sist local organizations individually or as a team, many volunteer opportunities are set up through the Student Athlete Advi-sory Committee, or SAAC. This organiza-tion consists of representatives from each team. At the beginning of each year, the representatives and offi cers meet in order to pinpoint different volunteer opportunities they would like UGA teams to get involved in and discuss how to gain participation from their teammates.

“If you’re on scholarship you have a lot of perks. To give back is a big part of SAAC. The leadership really pushed to do things,” said Heather Labarbera, the Di-rector of Student Services and one of the senior advisors for SAAC.

This past school year, the student athletes reached out to the Athens community through a variety of organizations. Canned food and money were collected for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. During holidays such as Thanksgiving, money and food was also collected to deliver to fami-lies in need in the surrounding community.

Another way athletes could donate was

(Photo/Corbett Walsh, [email protected])



through “Gear for Greatness.” This allowed the athletes to collect and donate used equipment, shoes, and workout clothes to orga-nizations in need.

"Safe Routes to School" allowed student athletes to get involved at a local elementary school. This program was set up at Barrow Elementary School and aimed to encourage students who walked or biked to school to do so safely. The athletes greeted the elemen-tary school students at the front doors on the first Friday of every month with smiles, high-fives and reflectors for their bikes.

Athlete in ActionOne particular athlete that stands out when it comes to commu-nity service is UGA gymnast Noel Couch. At the end of the year student-athlete awards banquet, Couch was awarded the Hornsby Howell Community Service Award. This award is presented to the student-athlete who “unselfishly represents him/herself and the Athletic Association in community service activities.” The gymdog has participated in countless volunteer opportunities over her four years at the University, but her personal favorite is Girl Scout Power Day, where she was given the opportunity to talk to young aspiring gymnasts about not only being a good athlete, but also a good leader and friend.

Couch, who also participated in Home Runs for Home Town Rivals, believes it’s important for student athletes to give back since the community supports them so much and looks up to them.

“I think, as a student athlete at Georgia, you have a platform to inspire others. If you take that opportunity and embrace it, you can reach so many people and impact others in the community and, in turn, you're helping yourself as well,” said Couch. Couch says that hearing the young girls talk about their dreams to be a Gymdog inspires her to work harder as well.

Home Runs for Home Town RivalsMost recently, SAAC partnered with an on-campus organiza-tion called Special Olympics at UGA to put on one of the biggest community outreach events of the year.

On May 29th, Special Olympics at UGA hosted “Home Runs for Home Town Rivals” at Foley Field. This event partnered up students from the Clarke County special education program with University of Georgia student athletes from all different teams.


The presidents of Special Olympics at UGA, Victoria Brickenden and Victoria Illnick spent the entire semester helping to plan the event and are both very passionate about working with people with special needs. So, when the fourth annual Home Runs for Home Town Rivals turned out to be the biggest one to date with 188 ath-letes signed up to volunteer, they were very excited.

Elementary and middle school students from within the Athens Clarke County special education program joined together to form the two opposing teams for the game dubbed the “East Side” and the “West Side.” The only rule for the game was that every student got to hit the ball and run the bases. UGA athletes assisted the Special Olympics athletes as they stepped up to home plate or ran the bases. However, there was no pressure of competition during the game. Both Special Olympics and UGA athletes alike could be seen dancing, singing, and running around together on the field throughout the entirety of the game.

“The UGA athletes were very gracious. They were very nice about letting the kids take the forefront, and helping them out, and mak-ing them feel really special,” said Brickenden.

Between the baseball game and efforts to raise donations all year, approximately $3,000 was raised for the Special Olympics.

“I love [these kids] and I’ll fight for them. I think that’s why we worked so hard to make this event so big, because these kids deserve it. A lot of our kids don’t have a whole lot, so just for them to have a day where they’re the superstars and the whole day is about them, it’s something we can give back to them,” said Victoria Illnick.



LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLESTby Gary LeFeuvre, executive director of Athens MOVE

Never treat a person with a

disability differently than you

would any other person. Treat

them for the individuals that they

are … for their mind and spirit

and the person inside them.

– Silas Hicks

At age 17, Silas Hicks was just like any other active teenager.

Growing up in Mississippi, his life revolved around family, friends and having fun. On April 16, 1994, he was doing just that as he spent the day diving off a pier and swimming in the Gulf of Mexico with friends. Forgetting to account for the tide going out, he dove in late in the evening and struck his head on a rock, severing his spine and paralyzing him instantly.After almost drowning to death, Silas spent about a year in the hospital including sev-eral months at the Sheppard Spinal Center in Atlanta. During these months, he learned not only to get his independence back in daily activities, but also to regain his inde-pendence in participating in outdoor activi-ties that he loved, like water skiing, scuba diving, swimming, fi shing and, most impor-tantly, hunting.

Almost 20 years later, Silas is still paralyzed in 90% of his body but that hasn’t kept him

from achieving some amazing goals as he lives a very active and full life. He went to college at Old Miss, where he got a degree in graphic design and met his wife, with whom he now has a beautiful daughter. He also received a masters degree in graphic design and has a great full-time job.

Despite a busy schedule with work and family, Silas still fi nds time for some of his outdoor passions and he has even tried a few new ones like sky diving. His favorite activity, though, is still hunting. Now he is helping others to enjoy the sport. He is an active member of Razor-back Ridge Outdoor Adventures, which offers wild boar hunting experiences on their 200-acre razorback hog habitat in Lexington, GA, for persons with disabilities and youth who are disadvantaged (learn more at www.razorback-ridge.com).

RROA gives people with disabilities an op-portunity to get outdoors and experience

something really exciting that they may not be able to do on their own. It gives Silas a lot of satisfaction to help others. As he says, “Every positive experience you can give a child or adult with a disability can go a long ways to helping them succeed in the future.”

Through his work with RROA and other orga-nizations, Silas helps counsel and mentor oth-ers who have recently become paralyzed or disabled. As he shares his story, he is quick to point out the importance of family and friends. “I had a really great family support system and my friends were a huge key to keeping me active, not treating me any differently so there weren’t a lot of opportunities or time to get down about my situation.”

He encourages others with disabilities to keep active and push themselves to be as independent as possible. It will keep them healthier and happier, with more friends and perhaps a wonderful family like his.

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LIFE ZONEINSPIRING MOVES

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TEAMING UP FOR HEALTH!in collaboration with Jan Kozak, Wholesome Wave Georgia and Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market is all about helping people buy

healthy, wholesome, locally-grown food. Wholesome Wave Georgia is a nonprofi t organization that partners with farmers markets to give them the ability to double food assistance vouchers for people who want to use their benefi ts to purchase healthy, locally-grown items. Together, Athens Farmers Market and Wholesome Wave Georgia provide an important service to our community.Jan Kozak is the program director for Wholesome Wave Georgia and the market manager for Athens Farmers Market. Says Kozak, “All of us at Athens Farmers Market believe that the foods we offer are univer-

sally important, and it is inequita-ble for those who have more re-sources to have more access to healthy, wholesome, high quality food when those who don’t have the same fi nancial resources are in a position that only allows them to purchase food that is not as high in quality or health value.”

The connection with Wholesome Wave Georgia addresses that concern, and allows families who have more limited fi nances to take advantage of the many ben-efi ts of the farmers market:

• Produce, meats, cheeses, breads and other items that are produced locally and provide healthy options

• Education about eating with health in mind, not just budget

• Cooking classes led by local chefs

• Educational activities for children that help them understand the source of their food

• Connection between those who eat healthy food and those who produce it

Kozak says, “I was already transitioning to a more locally-grown diet, but as market manager and customer, the knowledge I’ve gained has exponentially grown and I’m shocked at the state of the food system in this country. What our local farmers offer consumers is a much-needed alternative to that. Our country’s food products are based on economics – growing the most cost-effective product to make the most money. Local farmers are much more con-scious of the health and quality behind the food they grow. And the ability to obtain that food is critical for everyone, regardless of their fi nancial situation.”

Food is measurable, preventative health care. By changing the way you eat, you can improve your health, and farmers are the stewards of that better health … but only if they’re growing healthy food.

To learn more about Athens Farmers Market and about utilizing the

Wholesome Wave Georgia vouchers, visit www.wholesomewave.org and www.athensfarmersmarket.net.


LIFE ZONE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Sunshine is our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But a little bit of sun exposure goes a long way, and too much of it can re-sult in skin and/or eye damage, skin cancer and even suppression of the immune system.

Most kids love to spend time in the sunshine. With the right information, you can help your kids learn how to prevent damage to their bodies, including the possibility of developing skin cancer.

Here are some tips for safe fun in the sun! (And look carefully … some of them might surprise you).

• AVOID SUNBURN! When you burn, you increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

• SHUN THE LURE OF THE TAN. Whether the ultraviolet (UV) rays come from a tanning bed or the sun itself, tanning can cause skin cancer and wrinkling.

• PROTECT YOUR SKIN. Use at least a 30 SPF (Sun Protection Factor) sunscreen – even when it’s cloudy, wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, hat and sunglasses when possible.

• ENJOY THE SHADE. Relax in the shade and remember, the sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• DON’T BE FOOLED by snow, sand or water. They can refl ect the sun’s UV rays right into your eyes and onto your skin.

• CHECK THE UV INDEX (SEE CHART ON THIS PAGE) and plan your outdoor activities accordingly.

• BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL WITH BABIES 6 MONTHS AND YOUNGER. Help them avoid all exposure to sun if possible. Dress them appropriately and apply 30+ SPF sun-screen often and liberally if they must be in the sunshine.

• WEAR SUNGLASSES. Just because you don’t need them for your vision doesn’t mean you don’t need them to protect your eyes. You only get one set of eyes for your lifetime. Take care of them!

• CHECK YOUR MEDICATIONS. The effectiveness of some meds actually can change if you use them while exposed to direct sunlight. In some cases, the combination of UV rays and medicine can have serious side effects. Check with your pharmacist or physi-cian about all your meds!

HERE COMES THE SUN!

by Marjie Foster, editorial director for Global MOVE Media

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We know it’s possible that

you or your kids will get

sunburned at some point.

If that happens, take a cool

(not cold) bath; apply pure

aloe vera gel to affected

areas; and use ibuprofen or

acetaminophen to alleviate

pain (do NOT give aspirin

to children or teens). Do

NOT use petroleum-based

products. If the burn is

severe and blisters develop,

call your physician.

For more information, visit

www.epa.gov/sunwise,

www.sunprotection.net and

www.kidshealth.org.

Exposure Category

Low <2

Medium 3 to 5

High 6 to 7

Very High 8 to 10

Extreme 11+

UV Index

LIFE ZONEHEALTHY TIPS

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Candace Turner

SHERRY PARKER WILSON


CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO ALL THE 2012 ATHENS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

THAT MOVE HAS PROFILED OVER THE PAST YEAR:

TerrellBell

HORNSBY HOWELL

Carlton James

JOHN KASAY

DAMIEN GARY

Dunta Robinson

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Athens Athletic Hall of Fame 2013 Banquet and Inductee Ceremony

Each year, the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame

recognizes the athletic and civic achievements of

individuals from the Athens community and honors

them as inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

This year there will be 11 individuals inducted into

the Hall of Fame during two special banquets and

fundraisers. Proceeds will benefi t

the Champions Foundation

which provides free sports

camps and clinics for young

athletes in the community.

ATHENS HOLIDAY INN

SUNDAY, MAY 19 (Lunch)

$20 per person

MONDAY, MAY 20(Dinner Banquet)

$50 per person or $400 per table

The seats for the class of 2013 are limited so tickets for each event should be purchased early.

To purchase tickets send check or money order to: Chad Thomason, Treasurer,

P.O. Box 527, Athens, GA 30603

The Athens Athletic Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2013 Inductees:

Carol Donald Hilimire

Ray P. (Butch) Bush

Francis William Malinowski

Paul H. Brown

Bill Hartman

Randy Williams

Clement Charles Doyle

Scott TenBrook

Dr. Robert (Bob) Bowen

Adam Tribble

Ed Allen

Melvin Jones

Jeffery D. Mack

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Our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit has received the

2012 Silver Beacon Award for Excellence for being one of the

best in the nation in caring for your heart.

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