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Happy New Year!July 2011
The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine
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Going into our10th season!
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TUDIO DANCE, INC. is excited to announce their 10th dance season! They are a premier provider of dance education for ages two to adult. They offer morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip-Hop,
Modern, Lyrical, Creative Movement, Tumbling and Zumba. Studio Dance, Inc. specializes in preschool dance and holds the largest number of preschool classes in the area. In addition, they have nine competing dance companies: Starlet, Mini, Juniors, Intermediate, Teen, Senior, & Senior Elite “Edge,” “The Vibe,” & “The Force.” The dance teams have won numerous awards and Studio Dance, Inc. has been named “All Star Studio.”
Studio Dance, Inc. is owned and operated by Kristen Senecal. Kristen has been dancing for over 30 years, and a teacher for 22 years. It is because of her passion for dance that she desired to open her own dance studio so she could share it with the families in Paulding. Both Kristen and her husband taught school in Paulding, County and have lived here since 1997. They have two children.
Studio Dance, Inc. opened their doors in July 2002 with 130 students and doubled in size the very next year. They started with one teacher, Kristen, and currently staff 10 qualifed, talented teachers. Since opening, they are in their second location which added more dance space. Kristen is very grateful to her students and their families for their continued support for these first nine seasons, and she is thrilled to see what the future holds for Studio Dance during their 10th season and beyond.
Register now for fall classes. Studio Dance, Inc. is located at 104 Greystone Power Blvd. Suite A & B in Dallas. Visit them on line at www.studiodanceinc.com or call 770-505-4900.
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About the Cover...............................................................5Health & Fitness: Melanoma: Are You at Risk?..............6 Family Focus: Getting Children to Bed............................8 Calendar of Events..................................................11, 15, 22Relationships: The Value of a Sincere Apology..............12 Home Improvement: Patio Misting System..................16 Medical: Smoking and Your Bones..................................19 Home & Design: Decorating with White......................20Finance: A Penny Saved...................................................2 1Outdoor: Boating Safety.................................................23Community: River of Life................................................24Recreation: Lawn Games................................................25Special: Days of Our Lives................................................26Feature Photographer: April Estes..................................28Letter from the Editors....................................................28Pets: Green Tree Frogs.......................................................29 July Crossword................................................................30 What’s Cookin’: Red White & Blueberries...................30
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n� this�month’s�cover�we�are� honoring� the� 235th�birthday� of� our� great�
nation.� To� help� us� celebrate� are�several� of� Paulding’s� young� resi-dents.�They�are�from�left�to�right;�Megan� Warlow,� Logan� Whitaker,�and�Kyla�Whitaker.
Kyla and Logan WhitakerKyla,�age�8�and�Logan,�age�6�are�the�children�of�Alisha�and�Caleb�Whitaker� of� Dallas.� They� have� a�younger� brother,� Mason� who� is�age�4.�Kyla�is�very�intellectual�and�won�9�awards� in�her�school� this�year.�Logan�loves�to�play�baseball,�
and�is�currently�ranked�4th�in�Paulding�County�among�the�5-6�year�olds.�He’s�made� the�all-star� team� two�years� in�a� row.�Both�Logan�and�Kyla�were�on� the�all�A�Honor�Roll�this�year�at�their�elementary�school.��
Alisha�is�a�life�long�resident�of�Paulding�and�is�a�stay�home�mom.�She�is�very�excited�to�be�starting�nursing�school�in�the�fall�and�looks�forward�to�becoming�an�RN.�Caleb�works�for�Scofield,�LLC�where�he�helps�build�and�maintain�the�machines�used�for�the�production�of�concrete�stains.�This�fall,�he�too�is�going�back�to�school�with�plans�to�become�a�Doctor�of�Pharmacy.�Little�Mason�will�also�begin�school�for�the�first�time,�so�all�the�Whitaker’s�will�be�in�school�this�fall.
They�are�a�very�devoted�family�and�love�spending�time�together�at�the�lake�or�by�the�pool.�They�are�very�sport�oriented�and�spend�a�lot�of�time�at�the�ball�field.�But�once�a�week,�they�have�a�family�game�night�usually�playing�UNO.�
Megan WarlowMegan,�age�5� is� the� third�child� in�her� family�and� is� the� fifth�generation�of� lifetime�Paulding�women�residents�still�living;�including�Megan’s�sister�Rachael,�her�mother�Shannon,� her� grandmother� Cathy� Andrews� Gardner,� great-grandmother� Barbara�Hicks�Andrews,�and�her�great-great�grandmother�Virginia�George�Hicks.�
Her�parents�are�Shannon�and�Donny�Warlow.�They�were�married�in�1996�at�the�New�Georgia�Baptist�Church,�which�happens� to�be� the�same�church�Shannon’s�parents�were�married�in�1978.�Donny�works�at�Georgia�Pacific�as�a�production�planner,�and�Shannon�caters�with�her�Aunt�Lori�Bomar’s�business� -�Atlanta’s�Finest�Catering,� as�well�as�working�for�Darden�Restaurants.�They�have�two�more�children,�Rachael�age�12�and�Collin�age�9.
The�Warlow’s�are�very�supportive�of�each�other.�Shannon,�Rachael�and�Megan�enjoy�horseback�riding�and�spend�many�hours�a�day�with�their�horses.�Donny�and�Collin�prefer�their�own�interests�which�include�any�type�of�sports�or�hunting.��As�a�family�they�enjoy�spending�time�at�the�lake�or�the�beach,�or�just�enjoying�a�quiet�moment�together.
We want to say a very big THANK YOU to the Whitaker, Warlow and Estes’ families for taking the time to organize this special shoot. They found some beautiful vintage out-fits, accessories, and even make a REAL cake! Also, we appreciate the wonderful props, including the beautiful red velvet sofa. Everything was perfect!
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By Amr Agha, M.D. Advanced Dermatology, P.C.
ith� warmer� weather� comes�more� time� in� the� sun,� and�that�increases�the�risk�of�skin�
cancer.� Everyone� enjoys� the� sun;� it�feels�good,�helps�our�bodies�produce�Vitamin� D� and� is� beneficial� for� some�skin� conditions.� However,� it� is� also�believed� to� be� a� contributing� factor�to� the� development� of� Melanoma,� a�potential�lethal�skin�cancer�that�arises�in�cells�called�melanocytes.�Melanoma�is�not�always�caused�by�the�sun�though.�It� can� develop� at� any� age� and� any-
where� on� the� body.� This� includes� skin� that�may�never�have�seen�a�single�ray�of�sun.
Your� genetics� may� also� influence� your� risk�for� melanoma.� About� 5� to� 10� percent� of�melanoma� cases� are� inherited.� When� two�or� more� family� members� have� developed� melanoma,�it� is� important� for� all� of� those� patient’s� close� relatives�(parents,�sisters,�brothers,�and�children�above�the�age�of�10)�to�see�a�dermatologist�and�be�examined�carefully�for�irregular�moles�or�any�signs�of�melanoma.
Melanoma�usually�occurs�in�adults,�but�it�may�occasion-ally�be�found�in�children�and�adolescents.�Because�mela-
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noma�usually�begins�on�the� surface� of� the� skin,�it�often�can�be�detected�at� an�early� stage�with� a�total� skin� examination�by�a�board�certified�der-matologist.� Melanoma�is�best�treated�when�it�is�detected� early� because�it� can� spread� quick-ly� through� the� lymph�nodes�or�distant�organs.�Melanoma� is� the� lead-ing� cause� of� death� for�women� aged� 25� to� 35,�excluding� accidents.�Detection�of�melanoma�in� early� stages� can� be�life-saving.
The� best� prevention� for� melanoma� is� to� reduce� the�amount�of�time�spent�in�the�sun,�especially�during�cer-tain�hours�of�the�day�and�to�protect�your�skin�at�all�times�while�in�the�sun.�Self�exams�are�extremely�important�as�well.�Checking�the�skin�regularly�for�any�signs�of�the�dis-ease� increases� the�chance�of�detecting�melanoma�early.�Melanoma� can� appear� on� the� body� as� a� new� mole� or�
can�appear�as�a�pre-existing�mole�that�changes.�Benign�skin�lesions�can�usually�be�differentiated�from�malignant�ones�by�each�of�the�following�properties,�which�can�be�remembered�by�using�the�mnemonic�A.B.C.D.E.�
Asymmetry –� when� one� half� does� not� match� the�other�half.
Border irregularity� –� the� edges� are� notched� or�ragged.�
Color Variation� –� varied� shades� of� tan,� black� or�brown.
Diameter –�greater�than�6�millimeters�
Evolving –�change�in�size,�shape�or�change�of�color.
We� hope� that� you� will� find� this� information� helpful.�Should� you� develop� a� suspicious� growth� or� patch� of�skin� or� notice� a� new� or� changing� mole,� please� call� to�request� an� appointment� with� a� dermatologist� as� soon�as�possible.�
Dr. Amr Agha is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Skin Cancer Specialists at Advance Dermatology, P.C. If you have questions or need an appointment, call their office at 770-739-7546.
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stablishing�a�good�nighttime�routine� can� be� difficult� for�families�with� children�of� all�
ages.�If�you�start�introducing�a�rou-tine�early,�your�kids�may�be�more�like-
ly�to�stick�to�a�routine�later�in�life.�Establishing�a�routine�that�keeps�your�household�running�smoothly�
can�be�a�challenge�at�first,�but�doing�so�will�result�in�that�peace�you�desire�and�deserve.�Keep�in�mind�that�you�are�the�adult�and�the�children�are�children.�They�are�not�in�charge�of�the�household.�You�are.
The Importance of Sufficient RestWe�all�need�sleep�in�order�to�function�well.�An�important�part�of�your�nighttime�rou-tine�is�establishing�a�consistent�bedtime.�Enough�sleep�is�vital�for�your�success�and�the�success�of�your�children.�Set�them�up�to�experience�life’s�victories�by�planning�for�enough�rest.
Establish�a�routine�that�your�children�can�expect�to�experience�at�the�same�time�every�day.�For�instance,�if�your�“getting�ready�for�bed”�routine�takes�approximately�1�hour�and�you�want�your�children�in�bed�by�8�o’clock,�you’ll�want�to�consistently�start�your�nighttime�routine�around�7�PM.
Nighttime ActivitiesSet�up�a�sequence�of�activities� that�you�do� in�the�same�order�right�before�bedtime�each�night.�That�way,�your�children�know�what�to�expect�and�when�it’s�time�to�wind�down�for�bed.
First,�start�your�nighttime�routine�with�hygiene.�Begin�with�bath�time,�and�allow�a�little�extra�time�for�play.�Make�the�bedtime�routine�as�fun�as�possible�for�your�children.�After�bath�time,�have�your�children�brush�their�teeth.
Next,�build�some�special�bonding�time�into�your�routine.�Younger�children�might�enjoy�an�evening�walk�in�the�stroller.�It�might�help�to�relax�them�and�become�drowsy.�Older�children�may�appreciate�some�one-on-one�time�with�
mom�or�dad.�Sometimes�just�letting�them�chat�away�while�you�listen�attentively�may�be�what�they�need�to�relax.
Read�to�your�children�right�before�bedtime.�Choose�a�shorter�book�if�your�kids� are� younger.� Your� children� will� soon� look� forward� to� story� time� and�recognize�this�as�a�signal�that�the�day�is�coming�to�an�end.
Sing�a� lullaby�or� say�goodnight� to� your� children� in� your�own�special�way.�Your� children� will� remember� the� evening� routine� for� a� lifetime,� and� will�likely�carry�it�forward�in�life�with�their�own�children.�In�addition�to�provid-
ing�structure�and�a�way�to�lower�the�stress�level�in�your�home,�your�evening�routine�will�show�your�kids�that�you�love�and�appreciate�them.�And�this�will�provide�you�with�some�very�precious�memories�after�they�are�grown.
Finally,�ensure�your�children�use�the�bathroom�just�before�being�tucked�in�for�the�night.�This�eliminates�an�excuse�to�get�up,�and�provides�another�sig-nal�that�bedtime�and�sleep�time�have�now�arrived.
Multiple Nighttime RoutinesIf�you�have�multiple�children�of�different�ages,�it’s�still�important�to�establish�a�rou-tine.�While�your�children�will�be�going�to�bed�at�different�times,�you�can�still�use�those�times�to�bond�with�each�other�and�wind�down�for�the�evening.�Plan�your�routine�to�accommodate�multiple�bedtimes�if�necessary.�Older�children�can�also�help�with�some�of�the�younger�ones.�The�important�thing�is�that�everything�gets�done�in�an�orderly�and�consistent�manner,�and�that�your�family�takes�time�to�be�together.
Bless�your�family�by�establishing�a�nighttime�routine.�Stick�to�it�in�the�beginning,�and�you’ll�soon�notice�that�the�routine�is�second�nature.�Automatically,�you’ll�be�bonding�every� night� and� getting� everything� done� with� a� minimum� amount� of� stress.� Begin�experiencing� the�order�and�peace� that�you�deserve�by� starting�a�nighttime�routine�today.�
Dr. Jack Singer is a licensed Clinical, Sports and Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, author, trainer and consultant.
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***PLEASE� NOTE� –� Dates,� times� and� locations� are� always� subject� to� change� prior� to�printing.��For�the�full�Calendar�of�Events�visit�the�website�OurTownFamily.com.
LOCAL GROWN FARMER’S MARKETS– Two LocationsHiram Market, Tuesdays 3pm-7pm, Ben Hill Strickland Park, HiramDallas Market, Fridays 3pm-7pm, corner of Hwy 92 and Hwy 120Fresh�produce�and�vegetables,�seedlings,�fresh�flowers,�fresh�breads,�pickles,�jellies,�honey,�fresh�eggs,�and�much�more!�
4TH ANNUAL FIREWORKS CELEBRATION - Ben Hill Strickland ParkJuly 2; Saturday 6pm-10pmCITY�OF�HIRAM�Salutes�the�Stars�&�Stripes.�Live�music�from�GLOW.�The�fire-works�begin�at�dark.�For�more�info�visit�cityofhiramga.gov.
PAULDING COUNTY WRITERS’ GUILD*July 5; 1st Tuesday of the month; 6pm-8pm The�PCWG�meets�at�the�Starbuck’s�café�in�the�Target�store�in�Hiram.�For�more�info�call�Dana�Freeman,�678-662-1948.
SCREENWRITER’S GROUP*July 5; 1st Tuesday of the month; 3pmVisit�on�line�and�email�for�location�info,�www.GeorgiaScreenWriters.com.
PARENTS OF PRODIGALS - Mt. Calvary Baptist Church*July 6 and July 20; 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 7pm-8:30pmA�Christian�group�for�parents�who�are�struggling�with�the�problems�that�arise�from�having�a�prodigal�child.�MCBC�is� located�at�287�Mt.�Calvary�Road� in�Marietta.�Call�770-424-4387�for�more�information.
MOM’S CLUB OF DALLAS AND HIRAM*July 7; 1st Thursday of each month 10am – Bethany Christian ChurchMOMS�(Moms�Offering�Moms�Support).�Meetings� are�held� at�3264�Villa�Rica�Hwy�(Hwy�61)�Dallas.�For�more�information�email�[email protected].�
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)* - McEachern United Methodist ChurchJuly 7 and July 13; 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month; 9:30am – 11:30amOpen�to�moms�with�children�ages�birth�to�kindergarten.�Meet�in�the�Oaks�Hall�build-ing�and�child�care�is�provided.�For�more�info�call�770-943-3008�ext.�1260.
RACCOON CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL – Raccoon Creek Music ParkJuly 8 and 9; Friday and SaturdayFor� artists� and� ticket� info� visit� www.raccooncreekmusic.com� or� contact� Wendell� &�Rene’�Hardy�at�770.943.2721�or�[email protected]�
PRIME TIME DANCE* - Paulding County Community Center in DallasJuly 8; 2nd Friday each month 7pm-10pmCountry� &� Western,� oldies,� line� dancing.�Ages� 40+,� $5/at� door.� Benefitting� the�Paulding�Senior�Center.�Couples�&�singles�-�54�Industrial�Way,�Dallas.�770-443-8873
PAULDING GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY* – Old Dallas CourthouseJuly 9; 1st Saturday of the monthMeet� in� the�Historical�Research�Library� in� the�old�Dallas� courthouse.�Membership�$15/year.�The�Library� is�open�Tues.,�Thurs.,�Fri.�and�Sat.� from�9am�to�3pm�and�on�Wed.�10am�to�3pm.�For�more�info�email�[email protected].
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - North Paulding Baptist ChurchJuly 10-15; Sunday – Friday 6pm – 9pm“Big�Apple�Adventure”��NPBC�located�at�54�Braswell�Mountain�Road,�Dallas.�(Dinner�will�be�served)�For�more�info�contact�Crystal�Levstek�404-642-9684�or�email�[email protected].�
NW ATLANTA MOMS OF MULITIPLES* – North Metro Church July 11; 2nd Monday of the month 7pmClub�for�families�with�or�expecting�twins,�triplets,�etc.�Special�events,�Mom’s�Nights�Out,�etc.�Visit�website�for�more�info�NOWAMOM.org�or�call�678-404-0034.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Fortified Hills Baptist Church, DallasJuly 11-15; Monday to Friday, 9am-Noon �Kickin’�it�Old�School�VBS�open�to�children�age�4�through�5th�grade.�FHBC�is�located�at�4705�E�Paulding�Drive.�Visit�fortifiedhills.com�or�call�678.363.7720.��
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is� helpful� to� develop� an�appreciation� for� the� value�of�a�sincere�apology.�Anyone�can�behave�badly� and�embar-rassment� or� shame� about� poor�behavior� can� prevent� asking� for� for-giveness� for� thoughtless,� rude,�or� inappropriate�actions.�It�is�no�fun�to�experience�the�discomfort�and�feelings�of�vulnerability�when�asking�for�for-giveness,�but�a�sincerely�expressed�and�accepted�
apology� can� return� a� relationship� to� a� good�emotional�place.
We�have�a�culture�that�is�neglectful�in�insisting�on�a�sense�of� personal� responsibility.� There� are� many� who� avoid�any�sense�of�accountability�for�actions�and�never�accept�the�possibility�of�having�done�wrong.�A�core�element�of�an�apology�is�that�it�must�be�heartfelt.�One�must�accept�responsibility�for�how�another�was�hurt;�rather�than�how�you�were�hurt,�or�how�you�were�provoked.�For�a�sincere�apology,� full� responsibility� must� be� accepted� for� your�own�actions.
Other� important� components� of� a� sincere� apology�include� a� focus� on� the� consequences� of� your� behavior�rather�than�your�intent.�Significant�hurt�can�occur�even�if� you� didn’t� mean� to� cause� it.� Don’t� make� excuses.�An� apology� is�not� an� explanation.�That� can� come� later�
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There� are� various� types� of� offenses� were�apologies� are� important.� Superficial� or�
thoughtless� blunders� such� as� accidentally�bumping� into� someone� or� cutting� into� a� line;�
interpersonal� affronts� between� friends� or� neighbors�where� rude� or� even� disgraceful� behavior� in� a� moment�can� color� or� change� the� comfort� level� in� the� relation-ship;�improper�or�unethical�behavior�with�business�col-leagues;� volatile� interactions� between� family� members;�and� possibly� most� significant,� in� intimate� relationships�where�we�often�can�be�our�most�careless�and�hurtful.�All�of� these� relationships�have�opportunities�where� apolo-gies� are� important.� Whenever� a� relationship� has� been�damaged� and� potentially� changed� because� of� a� hurt-ful� interaction,� a� sincere�apology�can�go�a� long�way� to�accomplish�a�repair.
Gary� Chapman,� author� of� the� bestselling� book� on� the�individual�ways�(languages)�used�to�express�love�or�feel�loved,� The� 5� Love� Languages,� wrote� with� psychologist�Jennifer�Thomas�the�2006�book:�The�Five�Languages�of�Apology.�Chapman�and�Thomas�assert�that�each�person�has�a�preference�of�what�is�needed�so�that�any�apology�can� be� experienced� as� sincere� and� can� be� accepted.�When� one� receives� an� apology� that� is� not� “speaking”�your� apology� language,� chances� are� you� won’t� fully�accept�it�or�even�recognize�it�as�an�apology.�Learning�the�
techniques� to� effectively� deliver� appropriate� apologies�improves�relationships.�Just�as�in�expressing�and�experi-encing�love�–�there�are�different�“languages”�to�say�“I’m�sorry”�for�having�hurt�another.
This� book� identifies� these� five� distinct� basic� languages�of�apology:Expressing regret.��This�focuses�on�the�emotional�hurt�and�is�an�admission�of�guilt�for�causing�pain.Accepting responsibility.� � This� apology� must� admit� fault�and�requires�experiencing�vulnerability.Making restitution. �For�some,�wrong�acts�demand�justice�and�need�efforts�to�make�amends.Genuinely repenting.� �Some�will�doubt�the�sincerity�of�an�apology�if�there�is�not�clear�indications�to�change�future�behavior� by� setting� a� desire� for� and� realistic� goals� for�change.Requesting forgiveness.��This�apology�language�focuses�on�the�need�for�forgiveness�and�a�sense�that�the�relationship�is�fully�restored.
Saying�you�are�sorry�can�seem�awfully�difficult�but�apolo-gies�mean�a�lot.�It�is�a�way�to�move�forward�in�a�relation-ship�and�not�stay�stuck�in�negativity.�It�takes�strength�and�courage�to�offer�a�sincere�apology.
“An apology is only egotism’s wrong side out.” ��~Oliver�Wendell�Holmes
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Dear Friend, If you’ve ever thought about going to a chiropractor but you’ve hesitated because you weren’t sure it was right for you please read on… My name is Dr. Erin Arnold. I would like to show my heartfelt thanks to the community by kicking off the summer with the announcement of Community Health Week. It’s my way of saying THANK YOU to the people who have been so helpful and mean so much. I hope this will benefit you and yours. I have agreed to “give away” (to any-one who asks for it) $200 worth of my services for only $20. That’s right-$20. In the years that I have been practic-ing I have helped many people in the North Georgia area feel better and live healthier, more productive lives through chiropractic care. I would now like to introduce you to the many benefits my profession has to offer. For instance, chiropractic care may be able to help you if you are suffering from any of the following conditions.
l Low back painl Neck Painl Migrainesl Sciatical Herniated discsl Degenerated discsl Shoulder/arm pain
And a whole host of other problems, ranging from TMJ to carpal tunnel.These symptoms can be caused when-ever the vertebrae in your spine are out of alignment, because this “misalign-ment” directly affects your nervous system. Fortunately, if you are suffering from such problems or similar conditions right now, they may be relieved or eliminated by proper chiropractic treat-ment (commonly called “adjustments”). So if you’ve always wanted to “check out” chiropractic care and see what is in it for you, now is the best time because….. Right now $20 will get you all the ser-vices I normally charge my new patients $200 for! What does this include? Everything. Take a look at what you’ll get….l An in-depth private consultation about your health and well being.l A chiropractic spinal examination….l A set of specialized X-rays to deter-mine if a misalignment in your spine is causing your pain or symptoms…
(NOTE: Nobody gives these kinds of X-rays FREE. They would usually cost $100)…l An analysis of your X-rays and spinal exam results so we can see what needs to be done to help.l Helpful literature that shows how your body works and why you experi-ence pain…l Answers to all your most probing questions about chiropractic care and what it can do for you….
The appointment will not take long at all. And like I said, we normally charge $200 for this (most of which just covers the cost of the set of X-rays).
But now, as a part of this one time offer, you can come in and find out for certain if you need chiropractic care and how it can help you eliminate the pain you are feeling. Before you come in, though, you’ll probably want to know a little bit about me. So let me tell you….
MEET THE DOCTOR Prior to obtaining my Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life University in Marietta, GA, I received my B.S. degree in Biology. I am nationally and state board certified in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. I am one of the few doctors in this area that is certified and performs spe-cific Activator analysis technique for the treatment of degenerative discs, scolio-sis, herniated discs just to name a few. I have happily donated my time to organizations such as MUST Ministries, YWCA (Domestic Violence Shelter for Women), and Ross Memorial, just to name a few. I am very proud to be a wife and mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a member of Liberty Church in Marietta, GA.
DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY WORK Absolutely! When you come in I’ll provide you with studies that show why chiropractic is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well chiropractic works is what our patients say about it.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS What brought me to New Life Chiro-practic Center was my GREAT, GREAT PAIN. Chiropractic has helped me because my pain has subsided, I can get
out of bed and off of the sofa. I move better with less pain and I am more of a “happy camper” these days. Better yet, my husband isn’t as stressed knowing that I am getting better. Everyone that works here is very supportive, caring and friendly. In one word…FANTAS-TIC!. Thanks,
Lois Diehl
ALLERGIES AND FATIGUE I started seeking chiro-practic help for allergies, fatigue and backaches. Chiropractic has helped my prob-lems diminish. I can exercise more, sleep better and just
enjoy life. I know that chiropractic is essential for overall well-being and that is why my entire family is under care here. Now that I am happier, my family is also, happier. The doctors and staff here are really gentle and caring.
Thanks for your help, Bridgett Dunk
LOW BACK PAIN AND KNEE PAIN I came to NLCC because I was having intense pain in my back that affected my right knee. I could hardly walk downstairs or bend my knee. I have a bad scoliosis and I have seen improve-ment in my back, my walking and walking on the stairs. I can now help my husband Dick, who had a stroke with much less strain and pain. Com-ing to NLCC is like coming to a “healing room”, the Lord Jesus is honored and exalted in the atmosphere. Thank you, Mary Maness
SCIATICA I came to NLCC with pain in my low back due to two “crushed” discs. Now that I have been under chiropractic care I can take walks, get in and out of bed and get out of my chair. I have less pain and I do not have Charlie horses anymore. My family is happy because I do not complain as much and I can do things without hobbling around. I love coming here! Sincerely,
James Wood
SCOLIOSISI was having pain in my hip, knee and leg all the way down to my ankle. The pain kept me up at night! The pain is now almost entirely gone and a good night sleep has returned! I never real-ized how wonderful it was to sleep! I was amazed at how quickly I respond-ed. I have had chiropractic care before but never such a gentle progressive healing. Thank you for your help! Phyillis Waddle
GUARANTEE OF GREAT SERVICE Obviously we can’t guarantee results. No one can. But there is one guarantee we can give you and that’s a guarantee to accept your case only if we truly feel we can help.
LIMITED TIME OFFER Obviously, with an offer like this we can’t afford to do it for very long. So we’ve picked the dates of Jul. 1st-15th. If you would like to take us up on our offer and see what chiropractic can do for you, all you have to do is call our office and set up an appointment.
Call our 24 hour help line @ 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Introduc-tory Examination during Jul. 1st-15th.
I expect to get flooded with appoint-ments for this event, so please call me as soon as possible to be sure that you don’t miss out.
Thank you very much, and I look for-ward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life. God bless.
Sincerely, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C.
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3rd ANNUAL WOLFPACK SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP July 12-15; Monday – Thursday 8am-Noon, - North Paulding High SchoolNorth� Paulding� Baseball� Diamond� Club,� players� and� coaches� would� like� to�invite�you�to�the�3rd�Annual�Baseball�Camp.�The�Camp�is�open�to�all�rising�1st�through�8th�graders.�The�cost�is�$100.00/player.�Reserve�your�spot!�Registration�and�camp�information�is�available�online�at�npwolfpackbaseball.com.�
BURNT HICKORY YOUTH ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENTJuly 13; Wednesday 9am Shotgun Start – Bentwater Golf ClubProceeds� from� this� 1st� Annual� golf� tournament� benefits� the� youth� baseball�program� for� the� children� in�Burnt�Hickroy� and�Dallas.� $75.00�per�player�or�$300.00�per� team.�Sponsorships�available.�For�more� information�contact� Jeff�Hope�404-583-6734.
PAULDING COUNTY RIVER OF LIFE - Dallas First United MethodistJuly 13-17; Wednesday - Sunday *See page 24 for more informationRiver�of�Life�offers�spiritual�growth�and�fellowship�while�assisting�the�elderly,�handicapped,� and� economically� disadvantaged� with� home� repairs.� Spend� 3�days�at�the�worksites�while�enjoying�music,�worship,�and�fellowship�in�the�eve-nings.�To�participate�or�make�a�tax-deductible�gift,�contact�Dallas�First�UMC�at�770-445-2509,�call�Chuck�Posey�at�770-443-2230,�or�visit�dallasfirstumc.org.�
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ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP*July 14; 2nd Thursday of the month; 6pm-7pmMeetings�are�open�to�the�public�and�are�held�at�the�Aspen�Village�Sales�Office�located�at�59�Hillside�Trace,�Suite�117� in�Dallas.�Next� to�Hibbett�Sports.�For�more�information�on�this�event�call�Kara�Marinko�at�770-445-3594.
PAULDING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB* – Downtown DallasJuly 14 and July 28; 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month; 7pmMeetings�are�held�at�122�Main�Street�in�Dallas.��All�photographers�welcome.�Monthly�competitions,�field�trips�and�more.�[email protected],�the�website�is�pauldingphotographyclub.org.
PAULDING 45 & OVER SINGLES CLUB ACTIVITIES*July 15; 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm – Ryan’s in HiramContact�Lynn�Mitchell�at�[email protected]
COMMUNITY MAKEOVER – Engage AtlantaJuly 21-24; Thursday to SundayThe�Community�Makeover�is�a�weekend�of�community�service�by�over�65�churches�in�Paulding,�Cobb,�Polk,�Fulton,�and�Douglas�Counties.�Everyone�is�invited�to�join�us�for�a�night�of�Celebration�as�we�wrap�up�this�incredible�weekend�on�Sunday�night�July�24th,�at�7:00pm�in�the�Sam’s�Club�parking�lot�in�Hiram.�To�participate�or�for�more�info�visit�engageatlanta.com�or�contact�Paul�Richardson�at�West�Ridge.
THE PAULDING LITERACY COUNCIL* – Paulding ChamberJuly 22; 4th Friday of the month; 10amMeetings�held�at�the�Paulding�Chamber.�Seeking�new�members,�volunteer�tutors,�and�adult�students�who�would�like�to�learn�to�read.�For�info�call�770-445-4511.
GEORGIA CLASSIC RIDES “BLOCK PARTIES”* - Downtown DallasJuly 23; 4th Saturday of the month; 5pm – 10pmGeorgia�Classic�Rides�block�party� and� car� cruise.�Beautiful� cars,� great�people,� and�family�fun!�For�membership�and�photos�visit�georgiaclassicrides.com.
PANDAMANIA VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Freedom ChurchJuly 28-31; Thur–Fri 6pm-8:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-2pm�Come�experience�God’s�WILD�love�for�you.�Hosted�by�Freedom�Church;�474�Hiram�Sudie� Rd,� Dallas.�Visit� www.groupvbspro.com.vbs/ez/freedom� or� call� 404-643-8183.�Open�to�PreK�thru�5th�grade.
AWBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTJuly 29-31; Friday through Sunday The�American�Wheelchair�Bowlers�Association�is�holding�their�national�championship�tournament�at�Paulding�Bowling�Lanes� located�at�1132�Harris�Road,�Dallas.�Friday:�Team� Registration,� Saturday:Opening� Ceremony,� and� Sunday:Awards� Banquet.� For�more�info�call�Harold�Bowman�770-443-1096.
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Let us take you back to a simpler time, 1938, where you become the congregation of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. The seven member ensemble cast is accompanied by three bluegrass virtuoso “cousins” on fiddle, bass, guitar, and mandolin as they perform over twenty of the best gospel tunes ever written. They will delight you with: Church in the Wildwood, Wonderful Time Up There, No Tears in Heaven, Jesus ls Mine, There is a Fountain Filled with Blood, Bringing in the Sheaves, Smoke on the Mountain, and numerous others.
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Who gets allergies?Most�people�first�get�seasonal�allergies�as�children�or�young�adults.��The�prevalence�of�allergies�is�lowest�in�children�under�5�years�old�and�can�peak�in�the�early�school�years�and�early�adulthood.�People�with�the�following�identified�risk�factors�are�also�likely�to�suffer�from�allergies:
l�Family�history�i.e.�Mom�or�Dad�with�allergies,�asthma,�or�eczemal�Male�Sexl�Birth�during�the�pollen�seasonl�Firstborn�l�Early�introduction�of�formula�and�foodl�Early�use�of�antibioticsl�Maternal�smoking�exposure�in�the�first�year�of�life
How do allergies develop?Most�seasonal�allergies�are�caused�by�pollen�and�mold�spores.�Perennial�allergies�(or�persistent)�occur�year�round.�Most�people�breathe�in�these�substances�without�a�problem.�But,�when�a�person�has�a�seasonal�allergy,�his�or�her�immune�system�sees�that�substance�as�harmful� to� the�body�and�starts�a�cascade�of�events� that� leads� to�symptoms.��Seasonal�allergies�are�life�long,�but�sometimes�symptoms�can�get�better�or�worse�over�time.
Is pollen one of the most common environmental triggers for allergies?When�a�patient�is�constantly�exposed�to�an�allergen,�it�can�lead�to�persistent�nasal�inflammation.�The�result�is�continued�and�frequently�more�severe�rhinitis�symptoms�with�lower�amounts�of�allergen�exposure.�They�may�have�heightened�sensitivity�to�other�irritants�such�as�smoke,�pollution�and�perfumes.
Allergies�occur�in�association�with�a�number�of�other�disorders�that�include�asthma,�eczema,� allergic� conjunctivitis� (allergy� eyes)� and� sinusitis.� It� is� also� strongly� asso-ciated� and� most� probably� causally� related� to� Eustachian� tube� dysfunction,� thus�leading�to�certain�ear�infections,�sleep�disorders�and�lack�of�smell.�There�is�also�an�association�with�increase�in�migraine�headaches.
What symptoms can I expect with seasonal allergies?Seasonal�allergies�also�called�“hay�fever”�consist�of�a�group�of�conditions�that�cause�sneezing,�stuffy�nose,�runny�nose,�cough,�postnasal�drip,�irritability,�fatigue�and�itchy�eyes.�They�can�occur�at�various�times�during�the�year.�
Symptoms�vary�with�season�and/or�exposure�to�the�underlying�allergen.11%�of�patients�have�seasonal�symptoms�only33%�have�perennial�symptoms�with�seasonal�exacerbations56%�have�perennial�symptoms�Perennial�allergic�rhinitis�is�associated�with�nasal�symptoms�that�are�present,�by�defi-nition,�for�more�than�2�hours�a�day�for�more�than�9�months�of�the�year.��Perennial�allergic�rhinitis�reflects�allergy�to�indoor�allergens�like�dust�mites,�cockroaches,�or�animal�dander,�although�aeroallergens�may�cause�perennial�allergies�in�the�subtropi-cal�regions�that�have�long�pollinating�seasons�as�well�as�mold�and�dust�mites.
Are there new advancements in allergy treatment that we should know about?Affected�individuals�have�significant�impacts�upon�their�quality�of�life�and�allergies�are�frequently�under�treated.
There are four general principals for management of allergies:l�avoidance of allergens and triggering factorsl�use of appropriate medications (anti-histamines, nasal steroids, leukotriene modifiers)l�evaluation of need for immunotherapy (“allergy shots”)l�patient education and follow up
Symptoms can be prevented, especially if they occur at the same time each year, by speaking with your doctor. It may be suggested that you start your medicine a week or two before that time of year. Also, for example, if you’re allergic to pollen you should stay inside during that time of year when your symptoms are at their worse, keep the car and house windows closed and use air conditioning instead, take a shower before bed to rinse off the pollen and wear a dust mask when outdoors.Dr. Mitzi Rubin - WellStar Medical Group, Family Practice in East Cobb �
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t�has�been�documented�for�years� that�smoking� is�bad�for�your�general�health.� It�causes�a�marked�increase�in�the�risk�of�lung�disease,�including�cancer,�and�COPD�(Chronic�Obstructive�Pulminary�Disorders).� In�addition� to� lung�disease,� there� is�
also� an� increased� risk� of� heart� disease� and� hardening� of� the� arteries,� also� known�as� peripheral� vascular� disease.� In� fact,� smoking� is� the� leading� avoidable� cause� of�morbidity�(sickness)�and�mortality�(death)� in� the�United�States.�Records�show�that�500,000�deaths�annually�are�directly�attributed�to�smoking� in� the�US,�and�millions�more�worldwide.
So�maybe�you�know� the�damage� smoking� causes� the�heart� and� lungs,�but�do�you�know�what�smoking�does�to�your�bones?
Research� shows� that� smoking� has� negative� effects� on� your� entire� skeletal� system.�Medical� studies� have� documented� a� long� list� of� the� harmful� effects� that� smoking�has� on� the� musculoskeletal� system� including� decreased� bone� density� (also� known�as� osteoporosis),� a� high� risk� of� lumbar� disk� problems,� lower� back� pain,� disabling�leg�cramps,�higher�risk�of�sustaining�hip�and�wrist�fractures,�and�high�risk�of�failure�of�bone�fusion�in�fractures�and�grafts.�This�is�evidenced�in�one�recent�study�which�showed�that�50%�of�smokers�suffered�from�low�back�pain�compared�with�only�20%�of�non-smokers.
Smoking�also�has�an�adverse�affect�on�wound�healing�after�surgery.�On�top�of�that,�there’s�evidence�of�an� increased� risk�of�postoperative� infection�as�well.�The� list�of�negative�effects�like�these�goes�on�and�on.�That’s�why�current�data�clearly�shows�that�a�smoker�should�consider�stopping�smoking�before�and�after�surgery.
But� how� does� smoking� actually� cause� all� these� harmful� side� effects?� Well,� wound�healing,� for�example,� is�compromised�by�the�nicotine� in�cigarettes,�which�causes�a�decreased�blood� flow� in� the� local� tissue.�The�nicotine� constricts� the�blood�vessels�that�deliver�oxygen�to�the�tissue�to�just�25%�of�their�normal�diameter.�An�adequate�amount�of�oxygen�is�vital� in�the�formation�of�mature�collagen,�which�serves�as�the�glue�that�helps�close�a�wound.�So�when�nicotine�is�in�your�body,�chances�are�you’re�not�getting�all�the�necessary�oxygen�so�wounds�struggle�to�close.�Oxygen�is�also�criti-cal�in�bone�healing,�so�when�those�oxygen-delivering�blood�vessels�are�constricted,�nutrients� that�are�needed� for�bone�healing�are�significantly�diminished.�This� is�yet�another� reason�why� it� takes�more� time� for� fractures� to�heal� in� smokers� than�non-smokers.�In�fact,�one�study,�looking�at�a�specific�wrist�fracture�in�54�patients,�showed�95%�of�the�non-smokers�healed�compared�with�only�68%�of�the�smokers.�The�average�time�of�healing�was�2�months�longer�in�the�smokers!
With�evidence�like�this,�I’m�sure�you’re�beginning�to�see�why�it�is�extremely�impor-tant�that�smoking�is�stopped�as�soon�as�an�individual�sustains�any�type�of�fracture.�Continued� smoking� will� result� in� a� decreased� likelihood� of� complete� recovery,�lengthened�time�spent�healing,�and�generally�an�increased�chance�of�an�unsatisfac-tory�outcome.
So�what�are�you�waiting� for?�Why�not� stop?�Well,� it’s�easier� said� than�done.�There�are�chemicals�in�cigarettes,�namely�nicotine,�that�are�extremely�addictive�so�it�can�be�quite�difficult� to� stop� smoking�without� the�assistance�of� a�healthcare�professional.�However,� there� are� medications� available� that� help� curb� the� urge� to� smoke� while�the�body�goes�through�the�necessary�withdraws�from�the�effects�of�nicotine.�So�why�risk�it?�It’s�never�too�late,�many�of�the�harmful�side�effects�of�smok-ing�are�reversible.�So�seek�the�help�of�your�health�care�provider�and�fight�your�addiction.�Work�towards�a�having�a�healthy�musculoskeletal�system!�Your�bones�will�thank�you.
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uring� the� summer� one�thing� is� certain,� thousands�of� boaters� and� anglers�
will� be� out� enjoying� the� state�waters.� According� to� the� Georgia�
Department� of� Natural� Resources,� last�year� there� were� 135� boating� accidents�and� 16� boating� incident� related� fatalities�in�Georgia,�and�conservation�rangers�made�139�boating�under�the�influence�arrests.
“For� many� people,� the� summer� is� the� per-fect� time� to� be� out� on� the� water� with� fam-ily� and� friends,”� says� Col.� Homer� Bryson,� DNR�chief�of�Law�Enforcement.�“In�an�effort�to�keep�everyone�safe,� we� encourage� boat� operators� to� stay� sober� and�alert,� and�know�Georgia’s�boating� laws�before�heading�out�on�the�water.”
DNR offers the following safety rules for boat and personal water craft (PWC) operators:
n�Designate�an�operator.�Do�not�drink�and�operate�a�boat.��
n�Take�a�boating�safety�course.�To�take�a�boating�safety�course,�visit�wwwgoboatgeorgia.com.
n�Know�Georgia’s�age� requirements� for�boat�and�PWC�operation.� Minimum� boat� operator� age� requirements�
are� based�on� the� age�of�the�boat�o p e r a t o r�and� the�size� of�the� vessel.�For� a� com-
plete� listing�of� what� ages�
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type� of� vessel,� visit�www.goboatgeorgia.
com� and� select� “Boating,”�“Boating� Regulations”� and� then�
“Who� can� operate� a� boat?”� or� contact� a� DNR� Law�Enforcement�office.
n Wear�a�life�jacket.�Children�under�10�years�of�age�are�required� by� law� to� wear� a� life� jacket� while� onboard� a�moving�boat.
n�Don’t�overload�your�boat�with�people�or�equipment.�Check� on� the� capacity� plate� for� the� maximum� weight�or� the�maximum�number�of�people�the�boat�can�safely�carry.�
n�Use�navigation�lights�at�ALL�times�when�on�the�water�
at�night.�Check�lights�before�it�gets�dark.
n�Watch�your�speed.�The�100-foot�law�applies�to�ALL�size�vessels� and� prohibits� operation� at� speeds� greater� than�idle�speed�within�100�feet�of�any�vessel,�unless�overtak-ing� or� meeting� another� vessel� in� compliance� with� the�rules�of�the�road.
PWC operators also should be aware of these addi-tional safety rules:
n�Do�NOT�jump�the�wake�of�another�boat.
n�Pay�attention�to�your�surroundings�and�make�sure�you�stay�well�clear�of�other�vessels.
n�Make�sure�everyone�who�operates�your�PWC�is�aware�of�boating�laws�and�how�to�safely�operate�a�PWC.�As�the�owner,�you�can�be�held�responsible.�For� more� information� on� boating� safety,� visit� www-goboatgeorgia.com.� or� call� a� DNR� Law� Enforcement�office:�Northwest�Georgia�(770)�769-9680.
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allas�First�United�Methodist�Church�is�now�in� its� 13th� year� of� hosting� River� of� Life�here�in�Paulding�County.�This�year’s�River�
of� Life� will� be� held� July� 13th-17th� during� which� time�volunteers� from� across� Georgia� and� neighboring� states�will�come�together�to�serve�our�community�by�providing�home� improvements� to� those� in�need.�Disabled�clients�are�provided�with�ramps�to�enter�and�exit�their�homes.�Fresh�paint�revives�a�home�that�may�have�been�neglected�for�decades.�Leaky�roofs�are�repaired.�Extreme�yard�work�is�performed.�Lives�are�changed.�
Over�150�youth�and�adult�participants�will�work�at�sites�throughout�the�county.�The�participants�take�great�plea-sure�in�getting�to�know�their�“clients”�as�the�fellowship�becomes� just� as� important,� if� not� more� so,� than� the�shingles�placed,�or�nails�hammered.�Following�each�day�on�the�worksite,�teams�go�back�to�the�church�for�dinner,�recreation,�and�a�time�of�worship.
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The� River� of� Life� looks� to� be� another� successful� event�in�2011.�Last�year�12�teams�worked�at�16�sites�and�were�able� to�complete�5�wheelchair� ramps� totaling�230� feet,�build�a�deck,�paint�a�home,�paint�a�porch,�repair�a�roof,�install� hand� rails,� build� a� gazebo,� install� a� fence,� and�perform�yard�work.�This�year�the�hope�is�to�take�on�even�more�projects.
There�is�a�place�for�you,�regardless�of�how�little�experi-ence�or�time�you�have�to�devote.�If�you�or�your�organiza-tion�is�interested�in�participating�or�donating�tax�deduct-ible�contributions,�please�contact�the�Dallas�First�United�Methodist�Church�office�at�770-445-2509�or�Chuck�Posey�at�770-443-2230.��Visit�www.dallasfirstumc.org�for�more�information.�
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ummer�is�a�great�time�to�play�lawn�games�outside�with�your�family.��There�are� many� affordable� games� available� to� choose� from,� and� most� games�are�portable�so�you�can�take�them�camping�or�to�the�local�park�for�large�
gatherings�of�family�and�friends.�The�last�time�I�went�to�Wal-Mart,�I�found�all�of�these�lawn�games�for�$20�or�less.
Ladder Ball has�been�very�popular� for� the�past�couple�of�years.�The�game�comes�with�two�“ladders”�and�balls�that�are�attached�together�with�short�nylon�ropes.�Each�rope�has�a�ball�on�each�end.�Each�player�gets�three�of�these�ropes�to�throw�at�a�ladder.�Points�are�based�on�which�rung�of�the�ladder�the�rope�wraps�around.�This�game�is�fun�for�all�ages.�For�young�children�you�will�have�to�let�them�stand�really�close�to�the�ladder�so�they�can�hit�it,�but�even�adults�have�a�great�time�playing�this�game.
Bean Bag Toss��I�just�picked�this�bean�bag�toss�game�up�the�other�day.�It�was�only�$19�at�Wal-Mart.�It� is� the�classic�bean�bag� toss�game.� It�comes�with� two�collapsible�platforms�that�each�has�a�hole�in�them�to�throw�bean�bags�through.�This�game�is�also�suitable� for� children� of� all� ages.� Even� toddlers� will� love� this� game.�Our� 1� year� old�loves�running�up�to�the�platform�and�dropping�the�bean�bag�through�the�hole.�This�game�comes�with� a�portable� carrying� case.�The�platforms�have� removable� legs� and�everything�folds�up�and�fits�in�the�bag�so�you�can�take�it�with�you.�This�game�can�also�be�played�in�the�house.�It�is�great�for�rainy�days!
Horse Shoes�-�This�is�the�classic�game�of�horse�shoes,�also�$19�at�Wal-Mart.�It�comes�in�a�portable�carrying�case�so�is�easy�to�take�along�with�you�to�wherever�you�want�to�play�it.
Magic Mitts & Rally Ball�-�This�game�is�a�little�different�but�fun.�It�is�only�$5�and�is�two�games�in�one.�It�comes�with�two�mitts�that�have�Velcro�on�one�side�of�them.�Each�player�wears�a�mitt�and�you�throw�a�ball�back�and�forth�to�each�other,�using�the�Velcro�to�catch�the�ball.�The�game�also�comes�with�two�flat�paddles�and�a�rally�ball�to�hit�back�and�forth�to�each�other.
Croquet�-�When�I�was�a� child,� croquet� was�one� of� my� favorite�lawn� games.� It� was�one�of� the�only� lawn�games� that� my� fam-ily� played� together,�and� I� always� looked�forward� to� when� my�parents�got� it�out� for�us� to� play.�Wal-Mart�also� has� an� inexpen-sive� portable� version�of� this� favorite�game.�This�game�is�great�for�children� that� are� old�
enough�to�be�able�to�use�a�mallet�to�hit�a�ball�on�the�ground.�The�object�of�the�game�is�to�be�the�first�to�hit�a�ball�through�a�series�of�wickets�that�are�set�into�the�ground.
Hopefully�these�lawn�game�ideas�will�inspire�you�to�go�out�and�do�something�fun�with�your�family�this�summer.�Kids�love�to�spend�time�with�their�parents,�and�lawn�games�are�a�great�way�to�spend�time�together�and�have�some�fun�at�the�same�time.
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• Office Paper: includes any NON-glossy paper such as notebook paper, envelopes, post-it notes, and printer paper. It also includes non-corrugated cardboard. All three public libraries accept these items.
• Newspaper: All three public libraries, WalMart, the Dallas Park-N-Ride (across from Chattahoochee Tech), the Kroger in Hiram, the Water Department ( Macland Road location ONLY), and many schools accept newspapers in their parking lots.
• Corrugated Cardboard: The Dallas Park-N-Ride accepts it. Please flatten and remove all poly-styrene peanuts and/or other packaging material before placing in bin.
• Magazines: All magazines as well as glossy paper. (INCLUDING YOUR BELOVED OUR TOWN MAGAZINE!) The Dallas Park-N-Ride and many local schools accept them.
• Telephone Books: Telephone books are typically delivered between mid-May and mid-June. Bins are placed at the three public libraries, the Dallas Park-N-Ride and sometimes a fifth loca-tion. These bins are placed a week before the earliest delivery date and for an additional two weeks after the latest date of delivery. The Dallas Park-N-Ride bin remains year-round.
• Aluminum Cans: Cans are accepted at the Dallas Park-N-Ride location. Please empty and rinse the cans. Please check with your neighborhood schools for aluminum recycling as well.
• Nickel-Cadmium batteries: These are accepted at WalMart and Home Depot.• Polystyrene foam trays: These are accepted at Publix.• Scrap metal: Accepted at the Paulding County Landfill. Scrap metal includes old appliances,
bikes, grills, lawn mowers, and much more.• Scrap tires: Accepted at any tire dealer for recycling, although they will charge for this ser-
vice.• Motor oil: Recycle at places like AutoZone and Advanced Auto.• Auto Batteries: Many stores that sell them accept your old battery for recycling.• Old Cell Phones: These are accepted at the Paulding County Water System Facility located at
1723 Bill Carruth Parkway, Hiram, some local schools. Please verify with school’s administrative staff.
• Waste Paint: Duron Paint in Hiram sells a product called Waste Paint Hardened- This product may be purchased for around $ 3.00 and can be put in unwanted paint for absorption for dis-posal.
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ike� sands� through� the� hourglass,� so� are� the�days� of� our� lives.”� That� has� been� the� trade-mark�voiceover�of�NBC’s�longest�running�day-
time�drama,�Days�of�Our�Lives,� since� its�debut�on�November�8,�1965.�To� this�date,�you�will�hear� the�
voice�of�original�cast�member,�Macdonald�Carey�introduc-ing�you�to�an�hour�long�drama�that�is�so�much�more�than�a�television�show.
This�past�November,�Days�of�Our�Lives�commemorated�its�45th� year.�As�part�of� the� show’s� celebration,�members�of�the�cast�have�been� touring� the�country�promoting�a�new�book,�Days�of�Our�Lives�45�Years:�A�Celebration�in�Photos,�authored�by�Greg�Meng�and�Eddie�Campbell.��The�book�is�perfect� for� any� Day’s� fan.� The� authors� have� put� together�over� 250� pages� of� photos� that� tell� the� journey� of� Days�history� from�1965�to�the�present.� It’s� full�of�never�before�seen�photos�of�cast,�crew,�sets�and�the� inner�workings�of�the� show� that� has� been� enjoyed� by� millions� for� these� 45�plus�years.
Recently� the�book� signing� tour� came� to�Atlanta.�The� cast�made� two� appearances;� the� first� at� the� Peachtree� Village�International�Film�Festival�at�Studioplex�Studios�in�Atlanta�and�the�second�in�Suwanee�where�they�were�overwhelm-ingly�greeted�by�in�excess�of�2,000�fans.��Many�fans�waited�up�to�five�hours�to�meet�their�favorite�Salem�residents,�and�none� were� disappointed.� The� actors� on� the� tour� includ-ed� Nadia� Bjorlin(Chloe),� Crystal� Chappel� (Carly),� Galen�Gering� (Rafe),� Bill� and� Susan� Hayes� (Doug� and� Julie),�Atlanta� native� –� Chandler� Massey� (Will),� James� Reynolds�(Abe),� and� former� head� writer� Sheri� Anderson� and� the�author�of�the�book,�Greg�Meng.
Days� of� Our� Lives� is� in� a� wonderfully� unique� situation�where� there� are� multi-generational� fans.� � Most� fans� can�share�a�story�of�how�they�started�watching�the�show�with�their�mothers�or�grandmothers.��Days�fans�are�remarkably�loyal;� a� trait� that� is� recognized� by� most� in� the� entertain-ment� industry.� �A� large�part�of�why� it’s�easy� to�be�a� loyal�
fan� is� the� actors� themselves.� Most� are� not� afraid� to� be�themselves� and� show� true� appreciation� of� their� fans� and�giving�back� to� the� community.� �While� in�Atlanta,� the� cast�made�several�stops�to�the�NBC�affiliate�here,�radio�stations,�and�a�trip�to�visit�the�Veterans�Hospital.��In�other�stops�on�the�book�tour,�they�participated�in�Habitat�for�Humanity�in�Florida�and�Louisiana.
During�their�appearance�at�the�Peachtree�Village�Int’l�Film�Festival,�the�cast�did�interviews�with�the�media�(including�Our� Town),� answered� questions,� and� posed� for� pictures�and�autographs.�All�of�them�were�very�generous�with�their�time�and�responses.�There�was�an�overwhelming�consen-sus�they�felt�a�sense�of�honor�for�being�on�a�show�that�is�so�rich�in�history.�It�was�very�clear�from�all�the�actors�that�Days�is�a�family�and�they�enjoy�“the�best�cast�and�crew�in�the�business.”��They�were�quick�to�share�the�credit�of�the�show’s� success� with� the� writers,� crew,� and� producers� as�well�as�their�fellow�cast�mates.�
While�being�fortunate�enough�to�speak�to�the�talented�cast,�the�most� impressive�quality�was� their� appreciation�of� the�show�and�their�joy�of�being�a�small�part�of�a�television�trea-sure.�They�were�gracious�and�positive�toward�all� the�fans�that� had� made� the� journey� to� say� hello� and� take� a� quick�picture.�It�was�clear�that�the�cast�enjoyed�meeting�their�fans�as�much�as�we�enjoyed�meeting�them!��
Days�of�Our�Lives�is�set�in�a�small�town�with�all�the�trials�and� tribulations� that� people� face� (and� then� some).� At� its�core,�it�is�about�family�and�love�and�life.�It�is�about�continu-ity�and�taking�care�of�our�community.�After�all,�isn’t�that�the�way�it�should�be�in�OUR�TOWN?
**In addition to the 45th anniversary book, Bill and Susan Hayes have collaborated on a double memoir called, Like Sands Through the Hourglass. Sherry Anderson, former head writer, has a series of Days of Our Lives novels that pick up where the soap leaves off with some of our favorite couples such as John and Marlena. The first in the series is A Secret in Salem. Visit days45online.com for more information. The Peachtree Village International Film Festival, will be August 18-21, 2011 in Atlanta. For more information on this event visit www.pviff.com
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ast� month,� we� helped� sponsor� the� 2011� Georgia� Military� Softball�Tournament�that�was�played�at�our�own�Mt.�Tabor�Park.�For�those�that�didn’t�know,�it�was�the�FIRST�time�that�any�military�softball�tournament�
had�been�played�on�“civilian”�soil.�This�really�says�a�lot�for�Paulding�County,�and� the� commitment� our� leaders� have� to� making� our� community� better.�Paulding�has�a�great�future�because�of�them.
We� would� like� to� say� a� very� special� THANK� YOU� to� Bill� Slaughter,� of� 29�Promotions,� for� thinking�that�a�Military�Softball�Tournament�would�work� in�Paulding,�and�then�for�putting�it�all�together.�We�were�so�glad�to�be�a�part�of�it.�
There�were�teams�from�all�over�the�state�of�Georgia�and�several�from�neigh-boring�states.�All�branches�of�the�military�were�recognized�and�it�was�truly�an�honor�for�us�to�sponsor�and�be�at�this�event.�To�see�these�teams�of�military�personnel,�the�men�and�women�who�are�willing�to�stand�between�us�and�our�enemies,�was�a�true�honor.
At�Our�Town,�we�give� thanks� to�all� the�men�and�women,�and�their� families�who�are�serving�and�who�have�served�our�great�country�and�fought�to�protect�our�rights�and�freedoms.�We�wish�a�very�Happy�Fourth�of�July�to�YOU�and�all�the�wonderful�residents�of�Paulding!�
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Bible Study, discipleship, and relationship building ministries
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APRIL ESTESpril� Estes� is� a� Paulding� County�native� and� has� lived� here� her�entire�life.�She�is�a�1998�graduate�
of�Paulding�County�High�School�where�she�met�and�dated�her�high�school�sweetheart,�Michael�Estes,�until� they�were�married� in�2002.�She�has�been�married� to� “the�most�wonderful�man�in�the�world”�for�nearly�9�years� and� has� been� blessed� with� 3� more�loves�of�her�life;�Landon�age�5,�Easton�age�3�and�Marlow�age�1.�Michael�is�a�Paulding�County�Firefighter�and�has�been�with� the�PCFD�for�almost�7�years.
April� went� to� Kennesaw� State� University�and� graduated� in� 2002� with� a� BBA� in�Finance.�After� graduation,� she� began� her�career� at� a� local� bank� where� she� worked�in�Commercial�and�Construction�Lending,�while�acquiring�her�Residential�Real�Estate�license� as� well.� A� couple� of� years� later,� she� had� her� first� son� who� forever�altered�the�direction�of�her�life.�Although�she�always�had�an�interest�in�pho-tography,� this� is� where� her� passion� grew� while� trying� to� preserve� and� cap-ture�every�sweet�little�moment.�She�began�classes�at�the�Showcase�School�of�Photography�and�officially�opened�her�own�photography�business,�Reflective�Images�Photography�in�2007.�
April�is�a�creative�on-location�photographer�and�specializes�in�maternity,�newborns,�tod-dlers�&�children,�senior�portraits,�families,�engagements�and�weddings.�She�has�truly�found�her�passion�and�is�so�thankful�for�the�business�God�has�blessed�her�with,�the�friend-ships�it�has�allowed�her�to�develop,�and�the�opportunities�it�has�provided�for�her�family.��
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reen�Tree�frogs�are�one�of�the�most�well-liked� pet� frogs.� These� are�simply�wonderful�and�enchanting-
looking�animals.�With�their�benign�character�and�distinct�qualities,�there�is�no�question�why�many�people�have�them�as�pets.��
Qualities and BehaviorJust� like�other�tree�frogs,� the�Green�Tree�Frog�features�toe�discs�on�the�tips�of� the�toes�and�hands.�The�fingers�and�toes�have�huge�expanded�discs�within�the�ends�and�the�feet�are�entirely�webbed.�A�pair�of�large�parotid�glands�extend�back�from�the�eye�on�to�the�shoulders.�The�thighs�differ�from�yellow�to�maroon,�and�the�eye�is�a�light�gold.
Its�skin�is�smooth�and�is�vivid�green�to�a�dull�dark�olive�green�in�color�on�top,�and�the�bottom�shade�could�differ�from�white�to�brownish�white�or�pinkish.�They�gener-ally�have�a�number�of�white�spots�in�the�corner�of�their�mouth�to�the�bottom�of�their�forearm.�Green�Tree�Frogs�can�grow�to�4�inches�for�females,�while�adult�males�are�a�little�smaller�at�3�inches.�They�can�lives�up�to�sixteen�years.�These�tree�frogs�are�wonderfully�curious�and�have�definite�individual�personas�and�antics.�There�are�quite�big�ones�and�also� tiny� little�ones� that�stick� to� the�surface�and�regularly�look�longingly�in�a�particular�area.�Like�many�frogs,�Green�Tree�Frogs�call�and�produce�“warking”�noises�not�just�to�get�a�mate.�They’ve�also�been�noticed�calling�to�advertise�their�location�outside�the�mating� time,�usually� after� rain,� for� reasons� that� are� even�not� sure� to� scien-tists.
DietThe�Green�Tree�frog’s�diet�comprises�of�spiders,�crickets,�lizards,�roaches,�and�other�frogs.�Yet�when�in�captivity,�it�can�even�eat�tiny�mice.�It�catches�its�food�with�its�strong�jaws,�and�often�will�use�a�hand�to�push�the�food�down.
HabitatGreen�Tree�frogs�reside�in�several�habitats.�They�are�regularly�found�around�shower�blocks,�water�tanks�and�toilets.�Though�they�adapt�well�to�human�habitation,�the�nat-ural�habitat�on�ponds,�creeks�and�trees�are�more�ideal�for�their�biological�character.�It�can�be�mind�boggling�nonetheless�these�natural�habitats�are�little�by�little�vanishing�due�to�the�fact�properties�are�developed�on�land�that’s�been�cleaned.�It�favors�cool�damp�places�and,�especially�in�more�dry�spots,�and�will�often�use�human�habitation�for�refuge.��Green Tree Frog as PetsPrior� to�deciding� to�adopt� them,� it� is�essential� to�consider� some� important� issues:�
l�First�do�some�online�research,�so�you�can�acquire�the�knowledge�that�is�required�to�make�you�and�your�Green�Tree�frog�have�wonderful�lives�together.�It�is�important�to�remember�that�you�are�completely�responsible�for�your�frog’s�environment.
l� Never� overfed� them.� One� problem� commonly� related� to� keeping� this� spe-cies� as� a� pet� is� overfeeding;� Green� Tree� frogs� tend� to� grow� to� be� obese� if� over-fed.� In� the� wild,� exertion� of� energy� is� needed� for� a� frog� to� capture� its� prey.�
l� Ensure� they’ve� adequate� room� to� move.� An� unused� fish� tank� makes� an� excel-lent� terrarium.� Online� resources� or� even� your� local� pet� store� can� help� you�decide� how� much� water� and� other� “décor”� the� frog� will� need� while� in� his� oasis.�
l� They� can� make� lots� of� noises� long�in� to� the� night� and� establishing� an�ideal� terrarium� is� one� important�plan� you� ought� to� prioritize� so�they�can�survive�and�continue�enchanting�more�people.
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Hiram Animal HospitalEstablished 1985
Full Service Medical & Pet Care Facility
Available for Adoption:
BOBBI (DOB ~4/9/2009) is a female Manx/Siamese mix who was transferred to our organization from a middle Georgia rescue organization. BOBBI is brimming with personality, and is a very sweet, af-fectionate, loving, and playful girl who would love an opportunity for new family to call her own. She will provide lots of love and loyal companionship for years
to come! BOBBI would be classified as a “dimple rumpy or rumpy” Manx - having no tail whatsoever, but rather a small indention at the base of her spine. BOBBI is spayed, up-to-date with vaccines, negative for Feline AIDS/Leukemia/Heartworms, microchipped, dewormed, has received flea and ear mite preventative, and is eli-gible to receive at least 30 days of prepaid pet health in-surance at adoption. BOBBI’s adoption fee is $125.00.
To see all our cats available for adoption, please visit www.fancyfelinerescue.org; then call, 678-522-2152, or email us, [email protected], to sched-ule an appointment to meet your new family member!
Fancy Feline Rescue of the South is a non-profit, no-kill rescue organization dedicated to individual attention and excellent care to homeless cats, working hard to find them good homes.
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Red, White Blue-berries!!!Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes (Serves�10)2�pt.�fresh�blueberries1/2�cup�granulated�sugar1�tablespoon�lemon�juice1/8�teaspoon�almond�extract2�(12-oz.)�cans�refrigerated�buttermilk�biscuits1�tablespoon�coarse�sparkling�sugarSweetened�whipped�cream�
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