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1ST� ANNUAL� WOLFPACK� SUMMER�BASEBALL�CAMP�-�North�Paulding�Paulding�High�SchoolJune�15-19,�2009;�Monday�–�Friday�8am�–�11amNorth�Paulding�Baseball�Diamond�Club,�players�and�coaches�would�like�to�invite�you� to� the� 1st� Annual� Baseball� Camp.�Camp�is�open�to�all� rising�1st� through�8th� graders.� The� cost� is� $100.00.�Reserve� your� spot� and� register� now!�Camp�information�is�available�online�at�npwolfpackbaseball.com.�

PAULDING�45�&�OVER�SINGLES�CLUB�ACTIVITIESJune�9,�2009;�(Every�2nd�Tuesday�of�the�month)�6:30pm�–�O’Charley’s�in�HiramJune�16,�2009;�Tuesday�6:30�pm�-�9:30�pm�–�Jalapeno�Joe’s�in�HiramPaulding� Singles� Club� members�par-ticipate� in� activities�including� dining�socials,�dance�nights,�movies,�bowling,�car�shows,�music�events,�adopt�a�solider�and�more.�Monthly�social�and�meetings�are� held� at� O’Charley’s.� This� month:�Social�and�Trivia�Night�at�Jalapeno�Joe’s�in�Hiram.�For�more�information�please�call�Andree�at�770-505-3237.

WEST�COBB�MOTHER’S�&�MORE�–�West�Cobb�ChapterJune�18,�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� motherhood,� and� make� life�more�fun!�3rd�Thursday�each�month�at�7:30�pm�at�West�Cobb�Chiropractic,�5041�Dallas� Highway,� Suite� 500,� Marietta.�For� more� details,� email� us� a� westcobb�mothersandmore�@�yahoo.com.�

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

PAULDING�CHAMBER�-�GEORGIA�POWER�LUNCHEON�–�Paulding�County�Senior�Community�CenterJune�4,�2009;�Thursday�11:30-1:00pmJoin� us� for� our� largest� General�Membership�meeting�of�the�month!�The�key�note�speaker�is�Dr.�Arlinda�Eaton�of�Kennesaw�State�University.�Cost� is�$15�for�members�and�$25�for�non-members.�For�more�info.�or�to�make�a�reservation,�go�to�the�website�pauldingchamber.org�or�call�770-445-6016.

2nd�ANNUAL�PAULDING�PHOTOGRAPHY�COMPETITION�-�Paulding�Photography�ClubJune�3,�6�and�7,�2009;�check�timesAmateur�and�professional�photography�competition� for� all� ages;� cash� prizes.�Entries�will�be�taken�on�June�3rd�from�6-8PM� at� 122� Main� Street� or� Sat.� 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� announced� at� a� reception� on�Sunday� June� 7,� 2009� 2-4PM.� The� pub-lic� is� cordially� invited� to� attend.� Visit�pauldingphotographyclub.org� for� rules�and�entry�forms,�or�contact�Mike�Nalley�at�[email protected].

2nd�ANNUAL�PENNY�MCHENRY�HYDRANGEA�FESTIVAL�–�Historic�Downtown�DouglasvilleJune�5-7,�2009;�various�times/locationsCome� join� the� fun� at� the� 2nd� annual�Penny� McHenry� Hydrangea� Festival.�The� festival� will� include� a� Ball� featur-ing� a� Hat� Display� Parade,� Main� Street�Market,� Flower� Show,� day� and� night�garden� tours,� vendors,� food� music�and� entertainment.� Visit� the� website��for� scheduling� and� other� information.��PennyMcHydrangeaFestival.com

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�directions.

GEORGIA�RENAISSANCE�FESTIVALOngoing� now� through� -� June� 7,� 2009;�Saturdays�and�Sundays�10:30am�–�6pm�(Rain�or�Shine;�including�Memorial�Day)�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� entertainment.� For� directions� and�ticket�information,�visit�their�website�at�garenfest.com.

JCPENNY� JOB�FAIR�–�New�Location� in�HiramJune�11,�2009;�Thurs�12pm-8pm,�June�12� and� 13,� 2009;� Fri� &� Sat� 9am-6pm�and�June�14,�2009;�Sun�12pm-3pmJCPenney’s� will� be� conducting� on� the�spot�interviews�at�a�job�fair�for�a�variety�of� store� positions� at� the� new� store� in�Hiram.

THE�ARMIES�HAVE�PASSED�–�Pickett’sMill�BattlefieldJune�13�2009;�Saturday�10am–4pmCome�experience�a�living�history�in�an�1850’s� cabin.� The� program� portrays�the�lifestyles�of�civilians�who�lived�dur-ing� 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� chil-dren� ages� 6-18.� Children� 5� and� under�are� FREE.� Call� 770-443-7850� for� more�information� or� visit� their� website� at�picketsmillpark.org.

OUTBACK�&�THE�VINE-�COMMUNITY�BLOCK� PARTY� -� Pumpkinvine� Baptist�ChurchJune�13,�2009;�Saturday�10am�–�4pmFREE� day� of� fun� &� games� for� all!� Car�&� Tractor� Show,� Lawn� Mower� Races,�Dunkin’� Booth,� Moon� Walks,� Face�Painting,� Crazy� Hair� &� Color� Salon,�Carnival�games,�Volley�Ball,�Horse�shoe�

Tournament,� Wholesome� Music,� Food�(avail� @� nominal� charge)� Community�Yard�Sale.�Invite�everyone.�Pumpkinvine�Baptist� Church� is� located� at� 2156�Buchanan�Hwy,�Dallas,�GA��30157.�For�more�info�call�770-445-1601.

MARCH�AGAINST�METH�5K�RUN�� -� Hiram/Silver� Comet� Trial� Head� at�Homer�Leggett�ParkJune� 13,� 2009;� Saturday� 7am� Register�and�8am�Run�The� 3rd� Annual� March� Against� Meth�benefiting�the�Meth�Alliance�will�be�on�June� 13,� 2009.� Registration� will� begin�at� 07:00am� and� the� 5k� will� begin� at�08:00am.�Pre-register�for�$20�or�the�day�of� for� $25.� Forms� are� available� online�at�methpaulding.org.�For�more�info�call�Linda�Verscharen�770-842-6786.

FREE�COMMUNITY�HEALTH�FAIR�–�Victory�International�Center�ChurchJune� 13,� 2009;� Saturday� 10am� –� 2pm�Victory� International� Center� Church�invites�you�to�a�Free�Community�Health�Fair.�Get�your�kidneys�checked�with�the�American�Kidney�Foundation�and�your�free�prostate�cancer�screening�with�the�Radiotherapy� Clinic� of� Georgia.� Check�your� heart,� blood� pressure,� cholester-ol,� eyes,� body� mass� and� much� more!�Available� to�answer�your�questions�are�medical� professionals� &� LA� Fitness.�The�5228�Brookwood�Drive,�Mableton,�GA�20126.�Call�770-944-1401�for�more�information.

‘’AN� EVENING� WITH� ELVIS’’� BENEFIT�CONCERT�–�Dallas�TheaterJune� 13,� 2009;� Saturday� 5pm� –� 10pm�Benefit� concert� featuring� Paulding�County’s� Jeffrey� Cole� as� “Elvis,”� along�with� Reverend� Johnny� Turner� and� the�Steadfast�quartet;�Catered�by�Rodney’s�BBQ.�Come�out�and�support�Shepherd’s�Rest� Ministries� and� have� a� chance� to�win�great�prizes�with� raffle� tickets�and�50/50� tickets.� Contact� Judy� Talley� for�more�information�770-443-5213.�

BRIDAL� SHOW� -� 755� Club� at� Turner�Field�hosted�by�Chic�OccasionsJune�14,�2009;�Sunday�12pm�–�4pmMeet�over�50�of�metro-Atlanta’s�premier�

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tions�during�the�year.�For�more�info,�visit� georgiaart.net� or� call� Lynne� at�770-445-4338.

ANGEL�FOOD�MINISTRIES�–Northwest�Christian�ChurchOngoing�every�monthNorthwest� Christian� Church� is� an�Angel� Food� Ministries� host� site� for�residents� of� Paulding� and� surround-ing� counties.� 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�muse�@lightband.com.

RAGSDALE�HEATING�&�AIR�2008�CLAY�SHOOT�–�Blalock�Lakes,�GriffinAugust�29,�2009;�SaturdaySave� the� date� for� the� HIGHLY�ANTICIPATED� 6th� Annual� Paulding�Chamber�of�Commerce�Clay�Shoot�to�benefit� the“Education� Scholarships”�.� For� more� details,� contact� LeeAnn�Shaffer� at� the� Paulding� Chamber� at�770-445-6016.

Picketts� Mill� Baptist� Church� Vacation�Bible�SchoolJune� 21-26,� 2009;� Sunday� -� Friday�6:00-9:00pmJoin� us� for� a� fun� week� on� The�Boomerang� Express!� Small� group�Bible�study,�Crafts,�Music,�Games!�Go�to� pmbchurch.net� and� click� on� VBS�2009� to� register� now!� PMBC-� 7147�Hiram� Acworth� Hwy,� Dallas,� 770-423-0955

SURGE�ART�&�SPORTS�CAMP�2009�East�Paulding�Middle/West�Ridge�ChurchJune� 22-26,� 2009;� Monday� -� Friday�6:00-9:00pm“Who’s�Your�Superhero?”�Surge� is� for�kids� entering� 1st� through� 6th� grade�in�the�Fall�of�2009.�SURGE�focuses�on�creating�young�leaders�not�only�in�the�sports� and� arts� arena�but� also� in� life.�Predominately�on� the�campus�of�East�Paulding� Middle� School,� with� limited�activities�occurring�at�neighboring�East�Paulding� H.S.� The� Friday� night� activi-ties� occur� on� the� West� Ridge� Church�campus.�Nominal�cost�of�$12�and�you�can� pre-register� online� at� westridge.com�or�call�770-222-2125.

GRIEFSHARE�GROUP�-�Northwest�Christian�ChurchOngoing;�Monday�nights�7pm�–�9pmIf� you’ve� lost� someone� close� to� you,�or� know� someone� who� has,� consider�joining�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”.� 3737� Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,� Acworth.� For� more� info� email�the� church� office� at� nwccoffice� @nwcc.net�or�call�770-425-2525.

“ARTIST�GUILD�OF�NW�GEORGIA”Ongoing�meeting�every� third�Tuesday�of�the�month;�7pmThe�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� photographers� and� sculp-tures.�Monthly�programs�and�competi-


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Hepatitis� A� is� the� most� common� liver� infection� in�children.� It� is� spread� by� fecal/oral� transmission.� In�other� words,� it� can� be� contracted� by� putting� things�contaminated� with� stool� into� your� mouth.� Those�things�may�be�dirty�hands,�shellfish,�fruits,�vegetables�or�water.�You�are�at�risk�if�you�eat�food�prepared�by�someone�who�doesn’t�wash�his�hands,�drink�contami-nated� water� (including� ocean� and� swimming� pool�water),�eat�uncooked�foods�or�fail� to�properly�clean�produce.��

The�symptoms�of�Hepatitis�A�can�take�two�weeks�to�two�months� to�appear.�They�are�generally�milder� in�kids� but� may� last� up� to� two� months.� Typical� symp-toms�include�fatigue,�nausea,�weight�loss,�abdominal�pain,� fever� and� achy� muscles.� Most� children� do� not�turn� yellow� (or� jaundiced)� with� Hepatitis� A.� Many�children� are� asymptomatic� so� they� continue� attend-ing� daycare� and� school� spreading� germs� with� their�unwashed�hands.�When�they�spread�the�infection�to�

H their�parents�and�grandparents,�the�cost�of�lost�work�and�medical�bills�can�quickly�add�up.�The�good�news�is� that� Hepatitis� A� can� be� prevented� by� vaccination.�The� two� dose� series� is� recommended� for� children�over�age�one.

Hepatitis�B�is�a�more�serious�infection�but�less�com-mon�in�U.S.�children�because�of�aggressive�screening.�It�is�spread�by�blood�and�body�fluids�(like�semen)�and�is�100�times�more�infectious�than�HIV.�The�symptoms�include� jaundice�(yellow�skin�and�eyes),�dark�urine,�pale� colored� stool,� fatigue,� nausea,� vomiting� and�abdominal�pain.�One�third�of�infected�people�do�not�have�symptoms.�Hepatitis�B�can�become�chronic�(life-long)�especially�if�infected�during�infancy.�According�to� Web� MD,� 1.25� million� Americans� have� chronic�Hepatitis�B�which�is�associated�with�an�increased�risk�for�liver�failure�and�liver�cancer.�To�prevent�the�trans-mission�from�mothers�to�newborns,�pregnant�women�are�screened�during�prenatal�testing.�If�the�mother’s�Hepatitis�B�status�is�unknown,�the�baby�is�treated�at�birth�with�Hepatitis�B�immunoglobulin�and�Hepatitis�B� vaccination.� All� children� should� receive� Hepatitis�B�vaccination�(a� three�dose�series)�during� their� first�year�of�life.��

Hepatitis�C� is�also�spread�by�blood�and�body�fluids.�Since�1992,�blood�products�in�this�country�are�screened�for�Hepatitis�C.�Hepatitis�C�has�similar�symptoms�to�Hepatitis� B� but� is� more� likely� to� lead� to� a� chronic�

condition,� liver� failure� or�liver� cancer.� It� is� the�number� one� reason�for�liver�transplants�in� the� United�States.� Many� peo-ple� with� Hepatitis�C� have� no� symp-toms� so� they� can�unknowingly� spread�the� disease� for� years.�Parents� should� warn� their�teens�about�the�dangers�of�unprotected�sex�and�intra-venous�drug�use.�Others�risky�behaviors�include�the�use�of�improperly�sterilized�tattoo�and�body�piercing�equipment.�While�there�is�no�cure,�there�are�medica-tions� to� treat�Hepatitis�C.�Unfortunately,� there� is�no�vaccination�to�prevent�it.

To� protect� your� child� from� Hepatitis� A,� B� and� C,�know�the�facts.�Proper�prenatal�care�will�protect�your�newborn.�Make�certain�to�vaccinate�your�children�for�Hepatitis�A�and�B�as�recommended.�Talk�to�your�teens�about�the�dangers�of�risky�behaviors.�If�you�think�your�child� has� hepatitis� or� needs� to� be� vaccinated,� visit�your�pediatrician.

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ave�you�ever�felt�you�are�too�sensitive?��Have�spouses,�parents,�friends,�or�coworkers�labeled�you�thin�skinned�and�insisted�you�just�needed�

to�“toughen�up”,�“learn�to�take�a� joke”�or�“get�over�it”?��If�you�hear�these�admonitions�on�a�regular�basis;�or� if� you� frequently� experience� an� intense� sense� of�rejection�or�pain�in�interactions,�you�may�be�among�those�identified�as�highly�sensitive.��Clearly,�some�are�just�more�empathic�and�sensitive�than�others�and�this�trait� can� create� some�difficulties.� � � In� a� culture� that�values�confident,�bold�extroverts,�sensitivity� is�often�seen�as�a�flaw.��However,�Elaine�Aron,�PhD,�author�of�The� Highly� Sensitive� Person:� � How� to� Thrive� When�the�World�Overwhelms�You,�asserts�that�high�sensitiv-ity� is�a�normal�trait� for�about�20�percent�and�is�cer-tainly�not�a�sign�of�a�mental�flaw�or�disorder.��

Innate�temperament�has�a�very�real�role�in�an�individ-ual’s�level�of�sensitivity.��Differences�in�

a�general�level�of�emotional�respon-siveness� can� be� observed� in� early�infancy.�Research�has� shown� that�there� are� genetic� influences� in�the� level� of� sensitivity.� � Jerome�Kagan,� PhD,� a� professor� of� psy-chology� at� Harvard� has� tracked�children� from� infancy� through�

adolescence� and� found� that� a�moody�teenager�was� likely� to�have�been�a�more�fretful�toddler.��

While� these� early� inclinations�

H exist,� environment� does� much� to� determine� what�the� ultimate� level� of� sensitivity� will� be.� � A� sensitive�child� who� is� positively� responded� to� may� become�less�fearful�and�self-conscious.� �However,�a�sensitive�child� with� overprotective� parents� can� become� even�more�fearful;�and�a�sensitive�child�more�easily�hurt�if�regularly�criticized.��Additionally,�parents�of�a�highly�sensitive� child� may� experience� extreme� frustrations�and�get�upset�by�a�child’s�tears,�angry�outbursts,�and�moodiness� rather� than� help� the� child� learn� to� self�sooth�the�distress.��This�child�may�develop�feelings�of�being�unimportant�and�grow�even�more�sensitive.��As�a�child’s�level�of�sensitivity�deepens,�they�experience�feelings� of� hurt� by� the� most� innocent� interactions.��Alternatively,� the� baby� who� coos� at� everyone,� being�unafraid� of� strangers,� gets� more� positive� attention�which�helps� in�becoming�even�secure�and� indepen-dent.

While� sensitivity� creates� challenges,� the� positive�aspects� far� outweigh� the� negative.� Sensitive� people�value� others� and� encourage� others� to� know� that�their�opinions�matter.� �They�are�good�listeners,�and�they�are�naturally�empathetic.��Many�highly�sensitive�people�are�unusually�creative,�attentive�and�thought-ful� partners,� and� intellectually� gifted� individuals.��Because�they�are�so�acutely�aware�of�their�own�imper-fections,�they�tend�to�be�more�understanding�about�the� imperfections� of� others.� � Sensitivity� contributes�to�kindness,�and�compassion.��Maybe�you�are�not�too�sensitive.��Maybe�no�one�is.��However,�learning�to�be�less�reactive�to�your�sensitivity�can�be�helpful.

A�few�tools�to�consider�so�sensitivity�is�less�reactive:•� Stall.��Give�yourself�enough�time�to�reflect�before�

responding.•� It’s� not� all� about� you.� � Sometimes� sensitivity�

encourages�over�personalization.� �Everybody� at�times� has� bad� days,� gets� busy,� and� doesn’t� feel�well�-�-�other’s�behaviors�may�be�about�them�-�-�not�you.

•� Consider�the�source.� �Some�people�love�to�bait�others� to� see� a� reaction,� some� are� just� unin-formed,�some�unkind.��Every�opinion�should�not�be�given�equal�weight.

•� Distract.��Don’t�ruminate�on�the�feeling.��Positive�distractions�are�important.��Take�a�walk.��Watch�a�movie.��Laugh.

•� Vent.� � Don’t� store� up� negative� emotions.� � Talk�with� a� friend� or� journal� to� process� your� feel-ings.

•� Be� honest� with� yourself� about� your� positives�and�remember� them.� �The�more�you�are�aware�of�your�own�strengths�the�less�deeply�damaging�criticism�will�be.

Accepting� yourself� as� a� highly� sensitive� person� is�possible�when�you� learn� to�minimize�over-reactions�and�recognize� the�positives�of�being�an�empathetic,�sensitive�person.�Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Marietta. You can learn more about her by vis-iting:www.marietta-psychologist.com. You may reach her at (770) 428-6698 or [email protected]. Your comments or questions are welcome.

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he� Physicians� of� Pinnacle� Orthopaedics� have�been�providing�quality,� state�of� the�art�ortho-paedic�care�to�the�communities�of�the�Austell,�

Powder�Springs,�Marietta,�Paulding,�and�Hiram�area�for�more�than�15�years.�We�are�very�pleased�to�intro-duce�our� flagship�office�on�the�East�West�connector�which,�when�opened�in�June�of�this�year,�will�house�40,000�sq�feet�of�office�space.�The�office�will�be�locat-ed�approximately�2�miles�from�Wellstar�Cobb�Hospital�and�will�only�be�a�5�minute�drive� from�our�current�location�on�Mulkey�Road.�Pinnacle�Orthopaedics�will�occupy�the�entire�second�floor,�allowing�our�practice�to�utilize�20,000�square�feet�of�clinical�space�to�help�make� our� patient’s� experience� as� pleasant,� efficient�and� successful� as� possible.� A� fully� developed� physi-cal� therapy�unit� and�MRI� scan,�will� occupy� the� first�floor.�In�addition,�the�building�will�also�house�a�fully�functioning�surgery�center�which�will�be�operational�in�early�2010.��

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patient� surgical� services� in� a� state� of� the� art� center.�As� surgeons,� we� are� aware� of� the� nervousness� that�is� natural� for� our� patients� to� have� while� preparing�to�undergo�a�surgical�procedure.�It�is�our�goal�to�try�and�make�the�surgical�experience�of�our�patients�as�pleasant�an�experience�as�possible.� In�addition,�our�pain�management�physicians�will�be�able�to�perform�many�of�their�smaller�procedures�such�as�back�epidu-ral�injections�in�this�surgery�center.�This�combination�of� innovative�new�clinical�space,� imaging�modalities�including�plain�x-rays�and�MRIs,�and�a�surgery�center�will� allow� us� to� deliver� complete� orthopaedic� care�to� our� patients� in� an� environment� that� is� relatively�unmatched�in�the�local�and�regional�area.��

We� look� forward� to� sharing� our� new� building� and�services�with�our�patients� in� the�surrounding�areas.�While�we�are�aware�that�many�individuals�fear�going�to� the� doctor,� it� is� our� sincere� hope� and� goal� to�change� this� perception� so� that� our� patients� will�instead� focus� on� the� opportunity� for� our� dedicated�team�of�physicians�to�help�everyone�reach�their�true�potential.�Remember�life�is�a�journey�to�be�lived�one�step�at�a�time,�and�we�invite�you�to�come�and�begin�your�journey�with�us.��

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SunkistP-Nut is a minia-ture Chihuahua. He was adopted as a puppy last No-vember after being rescued from an abusive owner. P-Nut is very happy in his new home. Even though he still has trust issues and is fearful at times, he is growing more and more secure in a loving environment each day. Yea P-Nut!

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