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<strong>February</strong>’s Birthstone is Amethyst Amethyst is purple quartz. It is a beautiful blend of violet and red that can be found in every corner of the world. The name comes from the Ancient Greek, derived from the word methustos, which means “intoxicated.” Ancient wearers believed the gemstone could protect them from drunkenness. Amethyst, as previously mentioned, is composed of quartz, which is the second most abundant material found in Earth’s crust. Amethyst gets its color from irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements. Its hardness—a 7 on the Mohs scale—is the same as other quartz, which makes it a durable and lasting option for jewelry. While amethyst is most commonly recognized to be a purple color, the gemstone can range from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple that can read more blue or red, depending on the light. Sometimes the same stone can have layers or color variants, so the way the gemstone is cut is important to the way the color shows in a finished piece. Amethyst often occurs in geodes or in the cavities of granitic rocks. It can be found all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Zambia. The amethyst is not only the <strong>February</strong> birthstone, it is also used to celebrate the sixth and 17th years of marriage. Facts Taken from: https://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones/february-birthstone/amethyst-overview/ Meet Your Chamber EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President of the Board Donald Clarke Clarke Pest Control Clarke Self Storage Vice President Bill Brantley Brantley Construction Secretary Kim Miller Clarke Pest Control Treasurer Curtis Slade III First Insurance of Lake Placid Past President Vicki Spires MidFlorida Credit Union DIRECTORS Tiffany Bender Mary Birge Jean Deuth John Varady Gilbert Randall Katie Wilson ADMINISTRATION Executive Director Jennifer Bush Administrative Assistant Nicole Shrout CHAMBER EMISSARIES Mary Birge SouthState Bank Jean Deuth Lake and Land Realty of Highlands Vicki Spires MidFlorida Credit Union VALUED VOLUNTEERS Patti Boone Grace Butcher Maryel Clare Maxine Fidler Patti Gale Wanda Hatfield Mary Hogan Cheryl Mysliwy Mary Nell Naumann Alice Oldford Carole Petersen Sandy Rossborough Linda Sexsmith Ann Bowers Mary Turner Bettie Zima For Volunteer opportunities contact the Chamber office. 12
Thank you to our Gold, Silver, & Bronze members for their Continued Support! Lisa Sherman, C.P.A., P.A. Certified Public Accountant Dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized service. First Insurance Of Lake Placid, Inc. S H C S 1982 I L M. S Accredited Advisor in Insurance 111 Park Avenue East Lake Placid, FL 33852-6362 863.465.2835 Fax 863.465.3323 255 E. I B. L P, FL 33852 863-465-7000 firstins@embarqmail.com 13
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