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Our Town is published and direct mailed monthly to prestigious homes in the Paulding County Area. Opinions expressed by the editorial staff are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. Our Town reserves the right to edit and or reject any editorial or advertis-ing content. Our Town is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space or for the validity of claims made by advertisers. Entire contents, including ad design created by Our Town Media Group, Inc., copyright 2009, belong to Our Town of Paulding. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media with-out prior written permission from the publisher.

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About the Cover........................................................................3

Calendar of Events..................................................................4-5

Business Spotlight: Ragsdale Heating & Air...........................6

Home Improvement: Container Gardens................................8

Relationships: Work Ethic.......................................................10

Home Decor: Brighten Your Home.........................................12

Medical: Arthritis.....................................................................14

Family Focus: A Lousy Problem...............................................16

Health & Fitness: Heart Attack Survival...............................18

Finance: This Big Picture...........................................................20

Travel: Destin............................................................................22

Letter from the Editors............................................................23

Seasonal: Remembering Mother...........................................24

Seasonal: Avoiding the Summer Blues...................................25

Pet Page: Hot Weather.............................................................26

May Crossword.........................................................................28

What’s Cookin: Mom’s Recipes...............................................28

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Four Generations Born and Raised in Paulding County(Back, l-r) Cindy, Shirley, & Michelle

(Front, l-r) Callaway, Ms. Ruth & Cassidy

racing our cover this month are four generations of beautiful women and girls, all born and raised in Paulding County! The weather out-side was unseasonably cold and windy, so we had to move indoors.

However, it worked out great and we had a marvelous time getting to know the wonderful women of all ages in this family.

Ms. Ruth Griffin is 87 years young. She is a life-long resident of Paulding County, and is a mother of three, grandmother of six and a great-grand-mother of eight! Ms. Ruth is such a beautiful lady, so we had to ask what her secret was. She told us that every day she drinks a cup of apple cider vinegar with honey. She mixes the vinegar with water, adds the honey, then warms it just a touch. Her daughter and grand-daughters drink it too. It was truly an honor to spend time with her.

Her daughter is Shirley Fields. Shirley is also a life-long resident of Paulding County, and has two daughters, Michelle and Cindy, along with five grand-children.

Michelle Cason and her husband Rob reside in Paulding County with their two daughters, Cassidy and Callaway. Cassidy is 11 and Callaway is 7, and are the youngest generation.

Cindy Davis and her husband Corrie have three boys, Taylor age 17, Tanner age 11, and Trace age 5. They also live in Paulding County.

Shooting this Mother’s Day cover was pure joy. We wish Ms. Ruth, Shirley, Michelle, and Cindy a very Happy Mother’s Day! We appreciate all of them, including Cassidy and Callaway for welcoming us into their home and let-ting us share them with you!

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BROADWAY REVIEW – East Paulding High School TheaterMay 29-30, 2009; Friday - Saturday 7pmDon’t miss this exciting review of Broadway’s GREATEST hits! The students are perform-ing their own numbers and have chosen their own staging and costuming. Tickets are $5.

145th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PICKETT’S MILL – Pickett’s Mill BattlefieldMay 30, 2009; Saturday 10am – 4pmIf you are a Civil War Buff, or just want to learn some of the history of Paulding, don’t miss this opportunity to witness the reenact-ment of the Battle of New Hope Church! Tickets are $3 for adults, $2.50 for seniors and $1.75 for children ages 6-18. Children 5 and under are FREE. Call 770-443-7850 for more information or visit their website at picketsmillpark.org.

CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (Autism in Georgia, Inc.)May 30, 2009; Saturday 9am – 12pmAutism in Georgia, Inc. opens the door to connect with other parents and caregivers who are on the same journey. The guest speaker for this meeting will be Heather; a professional with over 16 years of experience working with autistic children. She focuses on teaching social skills and the pragmatics of language. The meeting will be at 6340 Cedarcrest Road, NW, Acworth. Please RSVP at meetup.com/autism-in-gerogia or call Kitty at 770-974-7592.

FREE CPR CLASSES – CPR with MickeyJune 3, 2009; 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 6pmCPR with Mickey is holding FREE CPR classes for the community. Call 770-573-2448 for more information.

2nd ANNUAL PAULDINGPHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION - Paulding Photography ClubJune 3, 6 and 7, 2009; check timesAmateur and professional photography com-petition for all ages; cash prizes will be awarded. Entries will be taken on June 3rd from 6-8PM at 122 Main Street or Saturday

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2nd ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST

– Paulding Community/Senior Center

May 7, 2009; Thursday 8amThe Paulding Chamber cordially invites the entire county to attend this non-denomi-national worship service to offer prayer for our community, state and nation. Keynote speaker is Commissioner Michael Thurmond of the Georgia Department of Labor. Mr. Thurmond has distinguished himself as an attorney, author, lecturer and public servant. WSBTV Personality David Chandley will be the Master of Ceremonies. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (770) 445-6016 or visiting the Chamber website at pauldingcountychamber.org. The cost for the breakfast is Members Prepaid - $15, Members at the Door - $20, Non-members $25 and tables for 10 are $175 with program recogni-tion. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

PAUDLING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 48th ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION – Dallas TheaterMay 7, 2009; Thursday 6pm – 10pmThe Paulding Chamber of Commerce cor-dially invites you join them for their 48th Annual Awards. Member & Guest Reception begins at 6pm; Seating begins at 7pm and the Awards Ceremony begins at 8pm. Then LIVE at 8:45pm, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will perform. For more info contact Shelbia Bohannon at 770-445-6016.

PAULDING SENIORS – MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH - Paulding Senior CenterMay 8, 2009; Friday 10:30amThe Paulding Senior Center will be hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch. The cost is FREE! Please call ahead to sign up. For more information contact Betty Roach at 770-443-8873.

SPRINGTIME AT THE CABIN – Pickett’s Mill BattlefieldMay 9 2009; Saturday 10am–4pmCome experience a living history in an 1850’s cabin. The program portrays the lifestyles of

civilians who lived during the 1850s depicting the cooking, sewing, gardening, and cleaning styles at that time. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2.50 for seniors and $1.75 for children ages 6-18. Children 5 and under are FREE. Call 770-443-7850 for more information or visit their website at picketsmillpark.org.

“2009 STREAM CLEAN UP DAY” – City of DallasMay 9, 2009; Saturday 8am – 12pmVolunteer to help preserve Paulding’s streams. For more information call Tommy Leonard at 770-443-0119 or Tina Clark at 770-445-1836, or visit keeppauldingbeautiful.com.

MOTHER’S DAYMay 10, 2009; Sunday

PAULDING 45 & OVER SINGLES CLUB MEETINGS AND DANCE – O’Charley’s in HiramMay 12, 2009; (Every 2nd Tuesday of the month) 6:30pmPaulding Singles Club members participate in an assortment of activities including din-ing socials, dance nights, movies, bowling, car shows, music events, adopt a solider and more. Monthly social and meetings are held at O’Charley’s located at 4790 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy in Hiram. For more information please call Andree at 770-505-3237.

PAULDING SENIORS - TURNER FIELD & ATLANTA CYCLORAMA TOUR - Paulding Senior CenterMay 14, 2009; Thursday 9amPaulding Seniors will be touring Turner Field and the Atlanta Cyclorama. The cost is $49. They will be leaving from the Paulding Senior Center at 9am. For more information contact Betty Roach at 770-443-8873. Please call ahead to sign up.

RELAY FOR LIFE - Paulding County High SchoolMay 15, 2009; Friday 6pm to Saturday 10am WALK FOR A CURE! Organize your fami-lies or groups to participate in this great community fundraising event benefiting the American Cancer Society. The event begins at 6pm with the Survivors lap at 6:30pm; Opening Ceremonies at 6:50pm; and the

Luminary Ceremony at 10pm. There are many activities during the night, includ-ing a movie. Closing Ceremonies will be at 10am the next morning. To participate with your group or for more information contact Rebecca Merideth at 770-443-7550.

WEST COBB MOTHER’S & MORE – West Cobb ChapterMay 21, 2009; (Every 3rd Thursday of the month) 7:30pmNeed some adult conversation? Join the W. Cobb Chapter of Mother’s and More! From playgroups to book clubs, you’ll find ways to balance work and family, adjust to mother-hood, and make life more fun! The Chapter meets the third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 pm at West Cobb Chiropractic, 5041 Dallas Highway, Suite 500, Marietta. For more details, email us a [email protected].

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 – Historic Grant ParkMay 23-24, 2009 – Saturday and Sunday Considered one of the World’s greatest Musical Celebrations ...this annual jazz event always draws a couple of 100,000 people to listen to many well-known musicians. For more infor-mation visit atlantafestivals.com.

“DALLAS RECYCLES DAY” – City Parking Lot in Downtown DallasMay 23, 2009; Saturday 8am – 2pm Keep Paulding Beautiful, the City of Dallas and BDL Landfill is sponsoring this event to bring awareness to keep our county beautiful. Bring your recyclables and inert material for recycling. There will be FREE refreshments, goody bags and prize drawings. This is a great opportunity to teach your family about recy-cling and the importance in keeping Paulding beautiful. For more info visit keeppaulding beautiful.com.

GEORGIA CLASSIC RIDES BLOCK PARTY – Main Street in DallasMay 23, 2009; Saturday 5pm – 10pmGeorgia Classic Rides is having a block party on Main Street in Dallas. Bring the fam-ily and enjoy seeing great classic cars. Visit GeorgiaClassRides.com for more informa-tion.

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ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES – Northwest Christian ChurchOngoing every monthNorthwest Christian Church is an Angel Food Ministries host site for residents of Paulding and surrounding counties. There are new food menus each month. A regular unit of food costs $30, with an est. value of $60. Monthly specials are offered. This is available to ANYONE regardless of income; cash, money orders or EBT food stamps are accepted. Food must be pre-ordered and menus can be viewed at angelfoodministries.com. For location and more info, call Helping Hands at 678-261-8536 or contact the church at 770-425-2525. The church is located at 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy., Acworth.

WRITERS GROUP – “WRITERS OFLIKE MIND”Ongoing meeting every second and fourth Wednesday of the month; 6pm – 7:30pmAttention writers! A writers group meets every second and fourth Wednesday at Vito’s Café located at 10175 Dallas Acworth Highway, (Rt. 92) in Dallas. For more info, email [email protected].

GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVALOngoing now through - June 7, 2009; Saturdays and Sundays 10:30am – 6pm (Rain or Shine; including Memorial Day) Enter through the `castle gates’... and spend the entire day in merry old England. Shop the marketplace and be amazed as jugglers, minstrels, acrobats, and jousting knights fill 12 Stages with fun entertain-ment. For directions and ticket informa-tion, visit their website at garenfest.com.

June 6th from 9am-12noon at the Dallas Civic Center (no late entries accepted). Participants may enter up to 3 pieces. Entry fees are $15.00 for the first piece and $5.00 for each additional entry. Winners will be announced at a reception on Sunday June 7, 2009 2-4PM. The public is cordially invited to attend. For more info, visit paulding-photographyclub.org for rules and entry forms, or contact Mike Nalley at mike [email protected].

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL –“BOOMERANG EXPRESS” – First Baptist Lithia SpringsJune 8-12, 20009; 8:45am – 12 noonOpen to ages 3 years to completed 5th grade. Pre-register at fbcls.org or call 770-948-2126 for more information and direc-tions.

GRIEFSHARE GROUP - Northwest Christian ChurchOngoing; Monday nights 7pm – 9pmIf you’ve lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, consider join-ing the weekly Griefshare seminar/support group at Northwest Christian Church. They meet in the “Nest”/Youth House. “We know you hurt, and we want to help”. The church is located at 3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy., Acworth. For more info email the church office at [email protected] or call 770-425-2525.

“ARTIST GUILD OF NW GEORGIA”Ongoing meeting every third Tuesday of the month; 7pmAttention all artists! The Artist Guild of NW Georgia meets every third Tuesday of each month. Temporarily, the meeting place has changed to the home of Nikki Davidson at 655 Coach Bobby Dodd Road in Dallas. The guild is for all artists, including photog-raphers and sculptures. They offer monthly programs on a variety of artistic subjects, as well as several competitions during the year. For more info, visit georgiaart.net or call Lynne at 770-445-4338.

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Comfortable�living�temperatures�and�air�quality�are�important�to�all�of�us,�but�not�as�important�to�the�experts�at�Ragsdale Heating and Air, Inc.�

With�warm�temperatures�and�high�pollen�counts,�now�is�a�great� time� to�schedule�a�Spring�Tune�up�on�your�existing�system.�Or,�if�your�system�is�old�and�inefficient�and�you’re�tired�of�high�energy�bills,�Ragsdale�Heating�and�Air,�Inc.�can�bail�you�out�with�a�new�system!�

Right now take advantage of up to a $1,500 Federal Tax Credit on qualifying installed systems.

Art�Ragsdale�has�been�providing�quality�service� in� the�HVAC�industry�since�1994�when�he�began�his�business�-�Ragsdale Heating and Air, Inc.�Today,�along�with�his�family,�Alan�Ragsdale,� Jason�Ragsdale,� Julie�Boyd,�and�Chris�Boyd,� this� family�owned� and�operated�business�has� become� a� successful� industry� leader� by� following�these�simple�principles:

HAVE THE BEST TEAM OF SKILLED EMPLOYEES -�The�team�of�38�dedicated�employees�at�Ragsdale�is�second�to�none.�Each�technician�is�factory-trained�and�certified,�but� every� employee� is� knowledgeable� and� committed�to�serving�YOU�–�the�customer�–�25�hours�a�day,�8�days�a�week!

CThe� average� length� of� service� for� their� employees�is� 7� years,� although� many� have� more� than� 10� years�of� service.� The� staff� not� only� gives� their� customers�prompt� and� courteous� service,� but� they� give� back� to�the� Paulding� community.� They� participate� and� spon-sor� many� children’s� and� community� organizations,�including� Relay� for� Life,� Paulding� Cops� for� Kids� and�many� more.� In� 2008,� Art� Ragsdale� was� recognized� by�our� community� for� his� dedication� and� contributions�by�being� awarded� the�Paulding�County�Citizen�of� the�Year�award.

MAKE SURE THE CUSTOMER IS SATISFIED 110% - With�honesty� and� integrity� Ragsdale� exceeds� a� customer’s�expectations� by� servicing,� designing,� and� installing�complete�comfort�solutions�for�homes�and�offices.�They�have�a�98.7%�rating�in�overall�customer�satisfaction�and�over�82%�of�new�business�comes�from�the�referrals�of�satisfied�customers.

PROVIDE QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES with a LIFETIME WARRANTY� -� Ragsdale Heating and Air, Inc.�offers�a�full�range�of�services�including�emergency�repair,� replacement� equipment,� routine� maintenance�or�a�complete�new�system.�Everything�they�do�includes�their�LIFETIME�WARRANTY�on�materials�and�workman-ship.

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Comfortable�living�temperatures�and�air�quality�are�important�to�all�of�us,�but�not�as�important�to�the�experts�at�Ragsdale�Heating�and�Air,�Inc.�

With�warm�temperatures�and�high�pollen�counts,�now�is�a�great�time�to�schedule�a�Spring�Tune�up�on�your�existing�system.�Or,�if�your�system�is�old�and�inefficient�and�you’re�tired�of�high�energy�bills,�Ragsdale�Heating�and�Air,�Inc.�can�bail�you�out�with�a�new�system!�

Right�now�take�advantage�of�up�to�a�$1,500�Federal�Tax�Credit�on�qualifying�installed�systems.

Art�Ragsdale�has�been�providing�quality�service�in�the�HVAC�industry�since�1994�when�he�began�his�business�-�Ragsdale�Heating�and�Air,� Inc.�Today,�along�with�his�brother,�Alan�Ragsdale,� son� Jason�Ragsdale,�daughter�Julie� Boyd,� and� son-in-law� Chris� Boyd,� this� family�owned�and�operated�business�has�become�a�successful�industry�leader�by�following�these�simple�principles:

MAKE SURE THE CUSTOMER IS SATISFIED 110% -With�honesty� and� integrity� Ragsdale� exceeds� a� customer’s�expectations� by� servicing,� designing,� and� installing�complete� comfort� solutions� for� homes� and� offices.�They�have�a�98.7%�rating�in�overall�customer�satisfac-

Ction� and� over� 82%� of� new� business� comes� from� the�referrals�of�satisfied�customers.

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�ork�ethic�is�defined�as�a�set�of�values�based�on� the� virtues� of� hard� work� and� diligence.��Psychological� research� confirms� that� when�

reward� or� accomplishments� are� the� result� of� real�and�sustained�effort�-�-�rather�than�“taking�the�easy�way”� –� there� is� a� greater� sense� of� satisfaction� and�value�attached�to�the�accomplishment.� �Hard�work�is�known�to�bring�financial�rewards,�build�character,�maturity,� and� enhance� value� to� life.� � Research� has�shown�that�the�harder�the�work,�the�more�reward-ing�the�achievement.��

There� is� much� emphasis� on� the� quick� fix� or� easy�options� in� this� culture.� � For� a� fee� you� can� go� to�the� internet� and� purchase� a� Ph.D.� in� Psychology,�a�degree� in�ministry�or�many�other�degrees�–� little�effort� or� commitment� required.� � As� a� society� we�have�become�accustomed�to�such�simple�and�instant�results.� � However,� the� satisfaction� of� an� outcome�that�has�been�worked�for�over�time�is�much�greater�than�something�attained�without�exertion.

While� it� may� seem� that� it� would� be� great� if� life�was� always� easy;� challenge� and� adversity� provide�opportunities� to� learn� strengths,� to� push� outside�of� a� comfort� zone� and� to� develop� abilities.� � True�accomplishment� is� empowering.� � However,� either�from�apathy,�insecurity,�laziness,�or�a�refusal�to�grow�up;�some�will�shun�responsibility,�expect�to�be�suc-

cessful�without�effort�or�commitment,�and�live�with�a�sense�of�entitlement.� �Psychologically,� these� indi-viduals�are� stunted.� �Often�a�victim�attitude�where�one�feels�unable�to�cope�with,�adjust�to,�or�change�life� circumstances� develops.� � When� real� work� and�effort� results� in� a� sense�of�power� and� accomplish-ment,�one�is�no�longer�a�victim,�helpless�or�depen-dent.��By�owning�abilities�and�developing�them,�we�take�control�of�our�lives.��Things�do�not�have�to�be�easy�to�be�good.

Extensive�research�has�shown�that�excelling� in�any�arena� (athletic,� music,� business)� is� not� simply� the�result�of�innate�gifts.��While�there�are�individual�dif-ferences�in�talent,�research�concludes�that�nobody�is�great�without�effort.��Tiger�Woods,�by�any�standard�is�a�tremendous�talent.��However,�he�began�playing�golf�at�18�months�of�age�and�practiced�over�15�years�before�winning�his�first�U.S.�Amateur�Championship�at� the�age�of�18.� �Even� today�he� talks�of�his�ongo-ing�commitment� to�many�hours�a�day� for�practice.��Research�shows�what�is�true�for�sports�apply�to�par-enting,�business,�and�relationships.��Ongoing�effort�and� commitment� will� result� in� better� accomplish-ments�and�greater�sense�of�satisfaction.�

The�benefits�of�a�good�work�ethic�should�be�taught�to�children.� � In�some�ways�our�culture�encourages�children� to� expect� to� get� what� they� want� without�

W working�for�it.��It�is�important�to� give� even� young� children�opportunities�to�work�for�and�earn�rewards.��Children�who�have�regular�chores�around�the�house�to�earn�their�own�spending�money�devel-op�more�confidence.� �Additionally,�children�should�be� responsible� for� their� own� disappointments� and�successes.��However,�it�is�not�unusual�to�find�parents�that� assume� tremendous� responsibility� for� middle�school� and� high� school� student’s� projects,� papers�and�even�daily�homework.�� This�robs�a�child�from�their�own�accountability.

If� the� work� ethic� is� not� learned,� children� have� dif-ficulty�truly�“growing�up”.��There�are�an�astonishing�number� of� adult� children� well� into� their� 30’s� and�40’s�who�still� look�to�parents�for�financial�support.��Some� well� meaning� and� loving� parents� find� it� dif-ficult� to� tell� their� adult� children� that� they� are� no�longer�their�responsibility,�and�the�“children”�never�develop�true�independence�and�autonomy.��Part�of�psychological� health� is� the� acceptance� of� responsi-bility,� the� development� of� self-sufficiency,� and� the�gratifications�of�accomplishment.�

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•� Add� white!� White� with� your� present� color�scheme� will� both� cool� and� brighten,� adding�the�freshness�that�only�white�can!�If�your�room�colors�tend�toward�the�warm�side,�such�as�yel-lows,� browns,� or� reds...then� choose� creamier�white�such�as�ecru�or�ivory.�If�you�have�cooler�colors�in�your�room,�such�as�greens�and�blues,�go�with�the�brighter,�cleaner�whites.

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•� Keep�your�windows�sparkling�clean.� Dirty� windows� cut�down�on�a�surprising�amount�of� light,� and� make� a� room�look� dull.� As� a� bonus,� clean�windows� mean� more� spar-kling� glass,� and� that� makes�room� feel� larger� and� bright-er!

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•� Clear�most�of�the�artwork�and�accessories� out� of� your� room,� and�just�keep�a�few�larger,�simpler�pieces.�It�de-clutters�the�room,�and�helps�to�put� the� focus� on� the� freshness� of� a�room.�•� Finally,�don't�forget�your�entry�area� when� you� are� creating� that�spring� glow� all� around� your� home.�Remember,�your�entries�are�a�visitor’s�first� impression� of� your� home!� Add�a�pot�of�pansies�on� the�porch,�paint�your� entry� a� fresh� spring� color,� and�hang�a�handmade�wreath�or�a�basket�of�flowers�on�the�front�door.�

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basis. Today I wanted to take the time to address one of the more common questions that I have been getting recently. This question can have many forms but in general the question is: “Doctor, I know that I have arthritis but can I, and should I still exer-cise?” It is apparent to me that there is a fair amount of confusion in the lay press and even on the internet regarding the risks and benefits of exercise. Let’s take this question in two parts:

The first part of this question relates to whether a person with arthritis CAN exercise. Now, like all medical questions, the answer is both simple and complex at the same time. The simple answer is a definitive YES. Regardless of a person’s degree of arthritis they can usually perform some type of exercise. In general if arthritis involves the joints of the lower extremity, i.e. the hips, knees, and ankles then these individu-als should focus primarily on low impact exercises. Examples include the elliptical, stationary bike, and Nordic track. This is important in order to limit the impact on the knees and hips in particular. This

doesn’t mean that you have to completely give up your treadmill or running program, however, it does mean you should give strong consideration to modifying your exercise program. If you have a milder degree of arthritis then you can still perform high impact activities, however, my recommenda-

tion is that you reduce your frequency of impact exercises and add more non-impact activities. It is true that as a patient’s arthritis progresses their ability to perform aggressive exercises decreases. These individuals usually do best with aquatic therapy which sig-nificantly limits the stress on all joints. There does come a point, however, when the arthritis becomes so severe that any type of exercise becomes extremely difficult. It is at this point that patients should consider joint replacement surgery to help restore their quality of life.

The second portion of this question relates to whether a patient with arthritis SHOULD exercise. Again the answer is a definitive YES. There are clear benefits of exercise regardless of whether you have arthritis or not. In general the reason that exercise is so beneficial is that it allows individuals to strength-en their muscles around the joints. The effect of this is to decrease the force that your joints have to be

exposed to during a particular activity. By decreasing the forces on your joints you can often decrease the speed at which your arthritis progresses and impor-tantly decrease the pain you experience with every-day activities. In addition to benefiting your muscles and joints, exercise also has a clear benefit on the health of your heart. It is important to add, however, that if your overall health is not very good then you need to check with your primary care physician to discuss whether you are healthy enough to engage in a physical exercise program.

Thus it is both acceptable and desirable to exercise even if you have arthritis. Certainly the relative severity of an individual’s arthritic disease will have an effect on just how successful an exercise program can be. It is my experience that virtually all patients feel better if they can exercise. So I encourage all of my readers to commit to getting involved in a personal exercise program for 2009. I know you will feel better, and your joints will too.

Dr. Hodari Brooks is an orthopaedic surgeon with Pinnacle Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Specialists. For more information on options for those with arthritis, visit the Pinnacle Orthopaedics website at www.pinnacle-ortho.com.

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ead lice have been an issue for people since the beginning of time. Even ancient Egyptians, Aztec Indians and our founding fathers dealt

with this pesky parasite. While lice are not dangerous and don’t carry diseases, they are contagious and can be difficult to treat. For this reason, many schools have a strong policy against attending school with an active case of head lice. Hopefully, this article will help parents understand this very common prob-lem.

Every year, millions of kids get head lice. These tiny insects live on human hair. They stay near the scalp where they can feast on tiny bits of human blood. While their bite does not hurt, it can make the scalp itchy and irritated. A louse is about the size of a sesame seed. It has six legs and no wings. Their eggs, called nits are laid on the hair shaft close to the scalp. The louse uses a glue-like substance to stick the nit firmly onto the hair. Each louse lays about 8 eggs per day. That is 240 eggs per month which is their typi-cal life span for a louse. The nits are small yellowish brown ovals attached to the hair. Once the louse hatches, the nit appears clear or white.

Lice do not jump or fly. They are passed from person to person on things like hats, brushes, clothing and pillows. They are most commonly found on girls

from ages 3 to 12 years old. However, lice can live on anyone’s head, all ages and races. They like clean hair as well as dirty hair. Therefore, good hygiene will not prevent lice. The best prevention is not shar-ing things that touch the head like hats, hair brushes and pillows. Head to head contact during play or a hug is a great way to spread lice.

Head lice can be treated in several ways. Effective treatments kill the adult lice and the nits. Over-the-counter and prescription insecti-cides are available. Read the instructions carefully as some of these treatments are so flammable that using a hair dryer can be dangerous. Because these products are poisonous, it is not recommended to use them on children under age 3 or on pregnant women. Since nits cannot be washed off, a nit comb is needed to remove them from the hair. There are products available to loosen the gluey substance attaching the nit to the hair. Re-treatment of the hair in 7 to 10 days is recommended to kill any newly hatched lice.

To prevent recurrence, the lice must also be removed from belongings. Bedding, hats and stuffed animals should be washed with hot water. Hair brushes and

combs should be washed with the lice insecticide.

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that cannot be washed can be tied up in a plastic garbage bag for about 10 days. The lice can-not live away from a warm human head for very long.

There are alternative treatments for those who wish to avoid toxic

insecticides. These methods may not be as effective but are safer and worth a try. Zinc and sulfur are ingredients found in

some natural remedies. One source recommended Cetaphil cleanser applied to the hair liberally then blown dry. The idea is to shrink wrap the hair and thereby suffocate the lice. Vinegar and mayonnaise have been reported to help loosen the nits. The key to success is the complete removal adults lice and nits. If you need help coping with a stubborn case of lice, see your doctor for assistance.

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• TelephoneBooks:Telephone books are typically delivered betweenmid-May andmid-June.Binsareplacedatthethreepubliclibraries,theDallasPark-N-Rideandsometimesafifthlocation.Thesebinsareplacedaweekbeforetheearliestdeliverydateandforanadditionaltwoweeksafterthelatestdateofdelivery.TheDallasPark-N-Ridebinremainsyear-round.

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Another mom and I had the priviledge of tak-ing six teenage boys to Destin for Spring Break last month. It is always an unsettling mystery arriving at a condo that you have never stayed in, hoping it meets your expectations. We stayed at Crystal View condos, VRBO 157436. It was incredible! This well-decorated, three bedroom, three bath unit was so roomy and had breathtaking ocean-front views with a wrap around balcony. I’ll be honest and confess that, if I am going to put forth the time and effort to travel to the beach, I want to stay on the water!

The deep living area of this condo was spaceous with ten foot ceilings, allowing our party great fellowship opportu-nity, with a large, open kitchen with all the conveniences of

home. During the day we raised the shades of the windows throughout the great room, revealing a panaramic view of

the vast blue water.

We adults took the master suite, of course, which also sported ten foot ceilings and a balcony that overlooked the beach. The master bath was enormous, complete with a garden tub for relaxing in a long bath. Our favorite perk in the master suite was the king-size mattress. It slept better than any bed I have been in. In fact, I turned up the mattress cover and made note of the brand and model before I left. I want to find one just like it.

There is a heated swimming pool on the property and the building is located in a great area of Destin. We were a short drive from the finest outlet stores and walking distance from several

great restaurants. We could see “Pompano Joes” from our balony and decided to walk and eat there for dinner one evening. Aside from the long wait, even on a week night, the restaurant lived up to it’s reputation of having delicious seafood and decent portions. “The Crab Trap” is another favorite in Destin and is walking distance in the other direc-tion. I will be sure to try it out on our next visit.

We hope you will consider Destin for your next beach vacation. Check out this condo we stayed in. See their ad on the facing page. Tell them Our Town referred you and get a special discount! You won’t be dis-appointed!

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his�Mother’s�Day�I�can-not�help�but� reflect�on�the� fact� that� being� a�

mother� is� the� greatest� role� I�have�been�entrusted�with.�As�my� first� born,� Austin,� gradu-ates� from� high� school� I� am�overwhelmed�by�my� love� for�him�and�wonder�how� in� the�world�the�years�passed�by�so�quickly.�

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creating greater microcirculation and regeneration of tissue.

Patients report a substantial decrease in chronic pain and inflamation

as well as increased range of motion.

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