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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine
Our Town
November 2008
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Our Town
Publisher/Editor: Jules Williams / Teresa Parrish
Graphics and Design
Our Town Media Group, Inc.
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Photography
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In Focus Photography
Contributing Writers:
Jessica Ackerman Paul Banas Hodari Brooks Jerry Clegg John Dickinson Matthew Homfray
Nikki Roberts
Kym Robinson Jill Seader
Jamie L. Smith
IN THIS ISSUE…
About the Cover........................................................................3
Calendar of Events..................................................................4-5
Relationships: Overcoming Obstacles.....................................6
Home Decor: Thanksgiving .....................................................8
Family Focus: Training Kids -Part II.......................................10
Home Improvement: Decking..................................................12
Health & Fitness: Weekend Warrior.....................................14
Community: Shepherd’s Rest...................................................16
Travel: Myrtle Beach.................................................................18
Finance: Today’s Market...........................................................20
Entertainment: In the Car.......................................................22
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 advertising 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 Stalling Design, copyright 2008, belong to Our
Town of Paulding. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media without prior written
permission from the publisher.
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Telephone: 770-222-2699
Fax: 770-222-4989
Email: [email protected]
Seasonal: Thanksgiving with Kids...........................................24
Pet Page: Holiday Hazards......................................................26
November Crossword..............................................................28
Cooking: Pumpkin Recipes.....................................................28
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Jacob, Vicki, Megan & Barry
e are glad to have the Forrest family on Our Town’s November
cover. Meet Barry, Vicki, Jacob and Megan. The Forrest’s have
lived in Paulding County for 15 years. Barry and Vicki have been
married for 23 years, and the entire family attends West Ridge Church. The
Forrest’s are both very involved parents, and enjoy every minute of it, even
though sometimes, they don’t know where they are. You see, they live in
a “house divided”.
Jacob is a Senior at East Paulding High School where he plays varsity baseball. Megan is a sophomore at North Paulding High School where she plays
varsity volleyball, basketball and soccer. Megan is also involved in student
government and Beta Club. In addition to their school activities, Jacob and
Megan have always been very active in their community.
Both Barry and Vicki are very active at their children’s schools. He is
involved in the booster club at East Paulding, and is the President for the
Baseball Booster Club. He is also the President of the Basketball Booster
Club at North Paulding. Vicki is the Treasurer of the Volleyball Booster Club
at North Paulding.
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AROUND OUR TOWN - Calendar of events
GENERAL ELECTION – DON’T FORGET
TO VOTE
November 4, 2008; Tuesday
Check your registration! Some precincts have changed. Call the Board
of Elections Office for verification at
770.443.7503, ext 231. Poll locator
www.sos.state.ga.us Elections Option,
Voters Option, Poll Locator-Enter
required info to find your precinct.
PAULDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GEORGIA POWER LUNCHEON
– Paulding County Senior Community
Center
November 6, 2008; Thursday 11:30 to
1:15pm
Join us for our largest General
Membership meeting of the month!
The key note speaker this month is
political strategist Ralph Reed, author of
The Dark Horse – a looking-glass into
presidential politics on the eve of the
2008 election; it contains characters,
plot twists, and rare insight relevant to
the real-life presidential campaign now
underway. Books and autographs will
be available at the luncheon. Cost is $15
for members and $25 for non-members.
For more information or to make a reservation, go to the website
pauldingchamber.org or call 770-4456016.
DIABETES HEALTH FAIR – Paulding
County Senior Community Center
November 8, 2008; Saturday 9am – 4pm
Come learn everything you wanted to
know about diabetes! This event is FREE
and open to the community. Hosted by
East Paulding Primary Healthcare. For
more information call 678-945-8200.
LIFE ON THE SOUTHERN
HOMEFRONT – Pickett’s Mill Battlefield
November 8, 2008; Saturday 10am–4pm
Come 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 $3.00 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
CHRISTMAS MARKET - St. Vincent de
Paul Catholic Church Social Hall
November 14 and 15, 2008; Friday
12pm – 8pm and Saturday 10am-3pm
The Women’s Altar Rosary Guild is having their annual Christmas market with
new hand-crafted holiday decorations
and items that can be used as gifts for
neighbors, teachers, friends, and family (most under $10.00). The church is
located at 680 West Memorial Drive, in
Dallas. For more info, please contact
Margo Hagan 770-499-2052 or Becky
Mitek 770-443-5001.
ANNUAL WOMEN’S MINISTRY
CHRISTMAS DINNER – First Baptist
Church of Dallas
November 11 2008; Tuesday 6pm
“CELEBRATE THE REASON” featuring
Joy Chambley is hosted by the Women’s
Ministry team at First Baptist of Dallas.
Tickets are $20 and are available at
the church office. Ladies, don’t miss
the wonderful evening of food and fellowship! For information contact the
church office at 770-445-8897.
PAULDING’S BEAUTIFUL MISS
PAGEANT – Dallas Theatre
November 15, 2008; Saturday 1pm
Tickets are available at the door only
and are $3 for adults and $2 for children; 5 and under are FREE. For more
information visit misspauldingcounty.
org or call Renee Buchananat at 770845-8769.
PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY
AND FOOD DRIVE – Cornerstone
Chiropractic
November 21, 2008; Friday 8am – 11am
and 3pm – 6:30pm
Bring in $25 worth of canned good
and receive a FREE Chiropractic exam
and X-ray ($300 value). Please call for
an appointment. Call 770-439-7765
for more information or to make your
appointment. Cornerstone Chiropractic
is hosting a FOOD DRIVE during the
entire month of November, so please
feel free to stop by any time and drop
off your donations.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS SALE
– First Baptist Church of Dallas
November 22 2008; Saturday 9am-4pm
The Women’s Ministry team at First
Baptist of Dallas is holding a Christmas
sale in the fellowship hall of the church.
There will be a variety of gently used
clothing, toys and other items on sale,
just in time for Christmas. If you would
like to donate any reusable items for
the sale or have questions, contact the
church office at 770-445-8897.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – Community
Fellowship Church
November 22 2008; 10am – 4pm
This will be fun for the entire family!
Homemade crafts, ornaments, a Santa
Shop, Holiday Bake Sale, a raffle, and
more! Booths are available for crafters
and home business owners. This is a
community event and entry is FREE.
Community Fellowship Church is
located at 606 Cochran Store
Road in Douglasville. For
more information call
Pastor Murdock at 678923-7710.
BABY SITTING FOR
BLACK FRIDAY –
Community Fellowship
Church
November 28 2008;
Friday 4:30am – 4:30pm
Need a sitter for Black Friday
Shopping? Community Fellowship
Church will have teens and adults babysitting toddlers through 5th graders
from 4:30 am to 4:30 pm. There will be
movies and snacks for the kids. If your
child will be left during lunch please,
bring a sack lunch. Cost is $3/per hour
for the first child and $2/per hour for
each additional child. Proceeds benefit youth summer camp. Community
Fellowship Church is located at 606
Cochran Store Road in Douglasville. For
more information or to sign your child
up early, call Kristen Wilkenson at 770616-5275.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT – West
Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society featuring
The Atlanta Boy Choir
December 2, 2008; Tuesday at 8pm
This 22nd Traditional Family Christmas
Concert is a great way to start the season! The concert of seasonal music and
good cheer will be held in the Douglas
County High School Performing Arts
- Mashburn Theatre; 8705 Campbellton
Street, Douglasville, Georgia. Tickets
are $10 and there is LIMITED
SEATING. Tickets may be purchased
from a Chorale Member, through the
“Contribution/Subscription series” or at
the door if available. For more information on the Choral visit www.wades.org “WINNIE THE POOH in THE HOUSE AT
POOH CORNER” – East Paulding High
School
December 4-7, 2008; Thursday
10:30am, Friday 10:30am and 7pm,
Saturday 3pm and 7pm; Sunday matinee 3pm
East Paulding High School’s Theatre
Company will present family favorite
– “The House at Pooh Corner”. The
shows on Thursday and Friday at
10:30am are school field trips. The
10:30am show on Friday will be interpreted for the deaf. All tickets are $5.
Bring two cans of food to any show and
get two admissions for the price of one.
For more information contact the East
Paulding High School Theatre Company
at 770-445-5100 or visit
www.ephstheatre.com
OLD TOWNE HIRAM – CHRISTMAS
TREE LIGHTING
December 5, 2008; Friday 6pm-10pm
Make plans to join us in historic downtown Hiram. There will be pictures
with Santa; Downtown Shops Open
House; Gingerbread House Contest;
Christmas Tree Auction; Food, Fun and
Family Entertainment! For more information call 770-943-3726.
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CHRISTMAS CHARITY BALL FOR
SHEPHERD’S REST MINISTRIES
– Che’ne Rouge
December 6, 2008; Saturday 7pm
– 11pm
Make plans to come have an elegant
night out with friends, great music and
dancing. This formal, black tie affair
is the First Annual Ball and proceeds
benefit Shepherd’s Rest Ministries.
The event will be held in the Grand
Ballroom and gardens of Che’ne Rouge
at 86 Poplar Springs Road in Hiram.
Entertainment will be provided by
‘Still Swinging” the Les Stills Orchestra.
There will be a champagne fountain,
wine, beer, soda and hors d’oeuvres.
Attire is formal gowns and tuxedos.
What a PERFECT time of year to dress
up, celebrate and benefit a GREAT
cause. Tickets are $125 per person or
$225 per couple, and can be purchased
online until November 25 at
chene-rouge.com. For seating arrangements and more information call
Che’ne Rouge 770-222-4995.
ELVIS’ BLUE CHRISTMAS CONCERTTHE JEFF BREWER SHOW – Dallas
Theater
December 13, 2008; Saturday 8pm
ELVIS is BACK and singing Christmas
favorites and his greatest hits! If you’re
an Elvis fan, you will not want to miss
this entertaining tribute to the King of
Rock and Roll! Come see an amazing
performance with Jeff Brewer and the
Impossible Dream. There will be a visit
from Santa, so bring the kids! Tickets
are $10 for adults and $7 for children
and are available at the Dallas Theatre
box office or the Paulding Chamber. For
more info call the Dallas Theatre at 770443-8110 or the Paulding Chamber at
770-445-6016. americanelvis.com
SPECIAL HIP HOP TEAM AND DANCE
SEASON REGISTRATION
SPECIAL AUDITIONS FOR “MULAN”,
“LITTLE MERMAID” for Ocean Scene
and Characters - Showbiz Kids
Ongoing during NOVEMBER AND
DECEMBER
Showbiz is a Dance - Theatre oriented
studio. Come watch them perform on
December 6th at the Festival of Trees in
Marietta Square and also on December
6th with Santa on the Square. They
are looking for experienced Hip Hop
Dancers to audition for a special Hip
Hop Dance Team for a major upcoming
show! For show details and registration
times contact Ms. Shirley at 770-4392426, but hurry SPACE IS LIMITED to
availability. Showbiz is located at 44
Darby’s Crossing Drive, Suite 208, in
Hiram.
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES
Ongoing every month - Saint James
Community Church
St. James Community 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 between
$50 and $70. There is now a $25 box
available. 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 saintjamescc.
com or angelfoodministries.com. For
more information, contact Susette 678231-3978, Judy 770-265-0676, or Tricia
404-625-6647.
WRITERS GROUP – “WRITERS OF LIKE
MIND”
Ongoing every second and fourth
Wednesday of the month
Attention writers!!! A writers group
meets every second and fourth
Wednesday at Vito’s Café located at
10175 Dallas Acworth Highway, (Rt. 92)
in Dallas. All meetings will run from
6pm to 7:30pm. For more information,
email [email protected].
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PAGE AROUND OUR TOWN - RELATIONSHIPS
By Kym Robinson
Overcome Obstacles? Sure You Can Do It!
E
veryone comes up against problems in life whether it’s related to
our family, peers, money, work,
conflict, or sickness. There are always
plenty of things we want, but there are
always challenges or obstacles that we
must overcome before we succeed.
Don’t give up on your dreams! Instead of
thinking negatively why not take a minute
and figure out how you can overcome your
obstacles, so they can become part of your
ultimate success story? After all, the biggest obstacles can serve to strengthen us
and make the victory ceremony that much
sweeter!
Now if there were no brick walls along our
life journey we would all be living in heaven.
The real success stories all start with some
sort of problem, failure or obstacle. The truth
is that there are always going to be things that
stand in our way. This is precisely why
we all have a choice and your choices
will make or break you, so give them
adequate thought: we can choose to
believe we can overcome any obstacles,
PAGE or we can choose to give up. Everything starts
with a choice.
You need to set some attainable goals to
start to overcome your obstacles. Can you set
attainable and realistic goals? If so, you can
leap over the obstacles that are in your way and
roll on down the road to success. Another great
way to move past obstacles is to set reasonable
goals as you will then have a decent timeline to
march on with regardless of what crops up to get
in the way. Use prioritization and organizational
qualities that are within you to set yourself on
the fast track.
Setting goals is a very important step if you want
to overcome obstacles because you can envision
your future and create something concrete to work
for. Understandably, most people become apprehensive when they see barriers standing in their way, but
success comes from pushing through. You don’t want
to be someone who can only see the obstacles but
don’t see the goal at the end of their journey.
Sadly, they give up before they ever really get
started. The bonus is - this doesn’t have to
be you!
If your obstacles are significant ones, you may find it
beneficial to break these obstacles down into mini goals.
When you set attainable, realistic goals you are breaking the
obstacles into manageable pieces that you can overcome
one at a time. Mini goals on the way to ‘the big one’ will
often help people see the obstacles they thought existed
don’t really exist at all, or they were just not as big as they
first thought.
For example, if you need a college degree to meet your
ultimate goal, consider the application process as your
first mini goal and move forward from there, one step at
a time.
Getting past your obstacles or doing anything at all
really, is so much easier when you have a positive mindset.
Affirmations and positive self-talk help you program your
mind for success and it really does work! For example, you
may find it easier to move forward with your goals if you
said, “I am capable of succeeding without feeling overwhelmed or unfulfilled.” By implementing affirmations you
will create a positive inner dialogue so you can overcome
any obstacle with confidence and purpose.
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PAGE AROUND OUR TOWN - HOME DECOR
By Jessica Ackerman
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Simple Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
or most people, Thanksgiving decorating
involves turkeys, gourds, and a few well placed
fall items such as reeds and even feathers.
However, for many people
the allure of Thanksgiving
decorating has gone out of
style and replaced with the
desire to create something
unique, eye catching, and of
course, filled with grace and
splendor. The right home
accents can give a home that
Thanksgiving charms without
pulling out the Styrofoam turkey.
These days, people are decorating their homes with more
subtle hues. That means a
few simple changes to the
dining room can call out
“Thanksgiving” without having to plant the ten year old
stuffed turkey scene on the
table as a centerpiece. Starting
with an array of muted browns and oranges for your
table setting will be enough to remind everyone
why they are gathered around the table. This year,
try a simple but elegant fall flower arrangement as
your centerpiece. Using off colored hues through-
out the remainder of your home will give the home
that autumn glazed look with an especially subtle
appearance that can be appreciated by everyone.
Brass home accents can set off the
orange hues and the browns with a
little flair; of course don’t over do the
drab colors. Adding reds and burgundies will help tie it all in together.
When choosing home accents, remember it’s best to keep it simple. If
you’re going to use coverings on your
end tables, and you choose a typical
fall color, adding a brass or even a
bronze statue, bells, or other decorative pieces that whisper the holiday
season rather than screaming it you
can usually draw it all together with a
nice even red.
Thanksgiving marks the beginning
of the holiday season for most people. About 30% of all Americans use
Thanksgiving Day to ready themselves
for the Christmas season. However,
people are paying more attention to fall décor
before blending their Thanksgiving decorating with
Christmas and Holiday decorating. Using auburns
and reds make an excellent lead in for the blended
look.
Using home accents in brass and gold, even bronze,
can ease into any holiday décor. By adding just a few
new brass or gold wall hangings, almost any room in
the house can become a myriad of Thanksgiving and
Holiday blend, which can be perfect for the anxious
holiday individual who marks their season’s start
with the culmination of Thanksgiving. With a little
preplanning, the holiday décor from Thanksgiving
can blend right into the Holiday season with only a
few minor changes.
Wall hangings and home accents can be used in
any number of rooms to draw attention to the finer
points of a room. If you create a beautiful ensemble
in one corner, using an illustrious wall hanging just
off to the side or even right above it, they eye will
naturally follow the rhythm of the hanging directly
to the ensemble. In many cases, using decoration to
guide the eyes of the visitors to the better parts of
the room is as simple as drawing attention to it.
Thanksgiving decorating is a great time to delve
into candles of all types. Candles in wall scones can
accentuate a busy room just as easily as they can
stand alone along a hallway or a staircase. Candles
create that perfect holiday ambiance that we all want
to share in, they light up a room with more than just
a pleasant aroma.
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10 Tips for Training your Children: Part II
By Nikki Roberts, MD FAAP
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2. Have age appropriate expectations and 3.
Provide structure. We now resume with:
to express herself. Once I demonstrated what she
could say and how to say it in a respectful way, she
applied it immediately. I also had to learn to model
the behaviors I desired of her. If I didn’t want her to
answer “WHAT” when I called her name, I must not
answer in that manner when she or others called
my name.
9. Work as a team
Moms and dads
must get in agreement. Standing together
gives weight to standards
established and lets the child know there are no
loop holes. Because moms and dads may have had
differing experiences as a child, agreement on discipline is not automatic. But each should be willing
to come into agreement. Discuss your discipline
challenges. Decide on a plan both agree will work
for your family. Also, support each other when disciplinary action is implemented. Disagreeing in front
of the child undermines the authority of a parent
and sends the message that the undermined parent
can be disregarded in the future.
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4. Help your child develop respect for authority
Eliciting respect requires that our children trust us.
When we prove ourselves trustworthy in terms of
their physical and emotional needs, children learn to
trust our authority. So don’t be afraid to establish and
enforce the rules. Your children will love, honor and
respect you for it.
5. Communicate rather than dictate
Avoid demanding that your child follow your instructions simply because, “I said so.” As your child grows,
you won’t be around to say so. Therefore, parents
must help children develop internal restraints. This
develops by teaching them to evaluate consequences
before acting and follow through with wise decisions.
6. Demonstrate as you communicate
Rather than telling children what not to do, show
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and sense of security that will be looked for in the
future and motivate the child to continue doing
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AROUND OUR TOWN - HOME IMPROVEMENT
By John Dickinson
Decking Materials
ool weather is here and your thoughts may
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next spring and summer. Get a jump on things, do
your research and make plans. An early start will
give you time to get estimates and make sure you
design the perfect deck for you and your family.
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Wood Decks
Wood decks are the most traditional type of deck.
Wood gives you unlimited design options and can
be painted or stained to match your home. Because
of its exposure to moisture, most wood used for
decks is pressure-treated which helps prevent decay
and termite damage. Wood decks require yearly
maintenance.
Composite Decks
Composite decking consists of synthetic plastic
and real wood fiber. This combination makes for
a very strong and durable decking material with
the look of natural wood but without the maintenance. Composite decking does not splinter, and
lasts a long time. Combining the desire for low
maintenance with an environmental consciousness,
homeowners are turning to composite decking due to their high level of
recycled content.
Vinyl Decks
Vinyl decks are affordable, durable
and long lasting. These decks come in
almost any color and do not need to be
stained or painted. Although they are
not natural wood, they can be made to
mimic it. Vinyl decks are safe because
of their slip-resistant finish in the rain
and resistance to heat build-up during
warm weather. They are splinter-free
and very low maintenance.
If you want your deck to last, it is
important to choose a material and finish that you
can successfully maintain. Decks are subject to all
weather elements, such as sun, snow, ice and wind.
Maintaining your deck is key to keeping its appearance in top shape. After spending time and money
on your new deck, maintaining it properly will make
it all worthwhile.
Given that a new deck is a major investment, take
your time choosing colors, finishes and features
– and remember to have fun. Work closely with your
professional contractor and don’t hesitate to ask for
help and creative ideas – this will bring you one step
closer to the deck of your dreams.
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AROUND OUR TOWN - HEALTH & FITNESS
By Dr. D. Hodari Brooks
Advice for of the Weekend
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s a practicing orthopaedic surgeon, a fair number
of patients I see on any given day present with
injuries that have been sustained during physical
activity, literally performed on the weekend. The typical patient is someone
who is 30-50 years of age and who does
not engage in regular exercise, but who
participates in various sporting events
on the weekend. It is not uncommon
for my patients to give a history of
showing up “late” for a sport, such as
tennis. Instead of taking the appropriate time to warm up and stretch, these
patients simply change and run out on
the court and start playing. This lack of
stretching, combined with lack of regular activity, sets up the perfect storm for
minor and major injuries to occur.
The Shoulder: a common injury
involves strains of the rotator cuff. This
is a group of four muscles that help to
elevate the arm above shoulder level
and are also involved with throwing.
Activities such as serving in tennis and weight-lifting can
commonly cause this injury. The most effective initial treatment is rest and limiting overhead activity for at least 7-10
Warrior
days. In addition anti-inflammatory medication can be helpful. When pain persists, then evaluation by an orthopedic
surgeon is recommended.
The Knee: the typical injury that I see
involves the menisci, which function as
shock absorbers for the knee. They can
be injured particularly with twisting, noncontact injuries. For example, playing a
sport such as basketball which involves
running, quick stopping, and sudden
changes in direction can result in meniscal strains, partial tears and/or complete
tears. Initial treatment for a knee injury
involves ice, elevation, and limited weight
bearing. In addition, one should initially
limit repetitive bending and squatting.
When full tears are present then outpatient surgery is often necessary for complete resolution of symptoms.
The Ankle: while the most common
injury I see is an ankle sprain, the Achilles
tendon is an area that is frequently injured
and often requires surgery. The Achilles is particularly vulnerable in running, cutting sports and has an especially
lengthy recovery period that often exceeds six months.
Typically patients with Achilles tendon injuries feel as if
they were “kicked” in the back of the leg. The Achilles is
particularly vulnerable to those weekend warriors who do
not stretch prior to activity. The lack of regular exercise
decreases the elasticity (ability of stretching) and thus when
subject to abnormal stress, rupture is often the result. While
initial treatment for ankle injuries involve ice, elevation and
restricted weight bearing, if you develop prolonged symptoms or pain over the Achilles tendon then evaluation by
orthopedic surgeon is advised in a timely manner.
In conclusion I would like to re-emphasize the importance of stretching for every athlete. Stretching increases
the amount of stress a muscle or tendon can bear before
tearing. It is important to indicate, however that active
stretching, where you stretch without assistance is preferred
to passive stretching where someone else provides the
resistance. I would also like to encourage all of us who are
weekend warriors to become more active with routine exercise during the week. Even an exercise program consisting
of 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week can
have a dramatic improvement on our overall physical health and ability to tolerate
increases in intensity.
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AROUND OUR TOWN - COMMUNITY
Shepherd’s Rest Ministries, Inc.
Safe House and Services for Battered Women and Children
D
omestic violence and emotional abuse are
behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Some examples of
abuse include, name-calling, withholding money,
preventing a partner from contacting their family or
friends, making threats, actual physical harm, sexual
assault, stalking and intimidation. Violence takes
many forms and can happen all the time or once in
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the majority of victims are women. Children in
homes with domestic violence are more likely to be
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problems. If you are being abused, REMEMBER....
You are not alone!
It is not your fault!
Help is available!
Call Shepherd’s Rest 24 Hour Crisis Line at 770443-5213
Shepherd’s Rest Ministries is a faith-based, nonprofit
family violence crisis center providing shelter and
services to women and children who have been displaced from their homes due to domestic violence.
The mission of the program is to facilitate personal
growth and responsibility by equipping clients with
positive life skills and to provide as many possible
services to these victims by networking with other
community service providers to ensure that all their
specific needs are met.
In 1997, Shepherd’s Rest Ministries opened its battered women’s shelter to its first victims of domestic
violence. The shelter has since housed over 1,500
women and children who have been displaced from
their homes due to domestic violence. The need for
emergency shelter has increased yearly. In 2007, the
shelter saw more than a 65% increase over the previous year in client’s housed at the shelter.
In 2002, Shepherd’s Rest expanded its services
to provide Legal Advocates who help victims of
domestic violence in filing and obtaining Temporary
Protective Orders (TPO’s) against their batterers
through the court system. Shepherd’s Rest has now
assisted well over 1,800 clients in obtaining these
orders of protection. In addition, Shepherd’s Rest
provides the following services: a 24 Hour Crisis Line,
Emergency Housing, Emergency Transportation,
Food, Clothing, Case Management, a Community-
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Resources Referrals, Parenting Classes, Boundaries
Classes, Bible Studies, Financial Assistance and
Christmas Outreach.
There are many ways our community can help
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AROUND OUR TOWN - TRAVEL
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!
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et’s face it, we needed a break, and what better way than with girlfriends! There are four of
us (Teresa, Jules, Debbie and Jane) that have
been BEST friends for a very long time. For the last
nine years, we have left the husbands and the kids
to get away for a “Mom’s Getaway Weekend”. The
beach is always our first choice in destination. This
year we chose Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was
absolutely wonderful. So wonderful, we did not
want to come back.
Myrtle Beach is a beach town on the northern
coast of South Carolina; almost reaching to North
Carolina. From Paulding, it’s about a 6½-7 hour
drive; this does allow for an hour for lunch or
breaks in driving. Myrtle is a very family oriented
destination and it has really grown in the last 15
to 20 years. It’s known for being “America’s Beach
Playground” because, Myrtle Beach has some of the
best shopping, restaurants, golf, dining shows, and
entertainment this side of Branson. The upside is
YOU ARE AT THE BEACH!
Finding a place to stay in Myrtle Beach is not difficult. We recommend using DRBO.NET. With this
website you can find a condo and rent directly
from the owners, which will save you a great deal
of money. DRBO.NET is a site where you can look
at the condos available to rent, as well as what to
do while you are there. On DRBO.NET you will
find condos available in Georgia, Florida and South
Carolina. This includes condos in Atlanta, at the
beach, and in the mountains. It is also a site where
you can list your rental property.
DRBO.NET is easy to use. Simply click on the
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that area. Then
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and the local attractions. There are also
plenty of pictures of each condo, so you will know
what you are renting and there are no surprises.
We stayed at the luxurious 29 story oceanfront
Margate at Kingston Plantation. (www.drbo.net/
margate.html) We were fortunate enough to get
this beautifully decorated, 3 bedroom/3 bathroom
unit. With four women, it was nice to have the extra
space. The Margate is centrally located to all the
attractions in Myrtle Beach and has everything you
need to make you feel right at home. The balcony
is large and wraps around the building. You literally
have breathtaking views from 3 sides. We felt like
queens in a castle!
Being late September we were a little worried that it
would be cold, but the weather was perfect! Not too
hot, a warm breeze and lot’s of sun. Now the sand
on the beach is not white like it is on the Gulf, but
it’s a nice wide beach without a drop off into the
ocean, which is a big plus for children and seniors.
We spent a lot of time walking on the beach collecting shells. None of us had ever seen so many sea
shells. The shells were out in record numbers; it was
quite amazing!
While we were there, we made it a point to enjoy
some of the attractions and shopping without missing time on the beach. The first night was all about
getting seafood for dinner. This was not a hard feat
since there are seafood buffets everywhere. We ate at
the Big Crab because of the crab legs. The food was
good and there was a good variety, but it was a little
pricey at $25 per person!
(*Editor’s Side Note: If you want really great tasting,
FRESH seafood, drive to Calabash, North Carolina.
Depending on where you are in Myrtle Beach, it
could take 30 to 60 minutes, but it easy to find
and worth it. Remember, Captain Nance’s is THE
BEST.)
We also went to the Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway
at the Beach. The Aquarium itself was great. They
had a lot of sharks and very
interesting fish.
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The biggest disappointment was the “Pirates”
exhibit. The displays they had were
quite interesting, but it was NOT what they hyped it
up to be. The best part was the two skeleton pirates
that “welcome” you as you walk into the exhibit.
(That made for some great photos!)
Broadway at the Beach is an all day experience in
itself. Broadway is an outdoor shopping village,
right in the middle of Myrtle Beach. There are some
wonderful, one of a kind shops and great restaurants
there - including, Jeff Foxworthy’s Redneck Store,
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Barefoot Landing is another shopping village with
shops and a variety of restaurants. There is a diner
there called Radio City Diner. The food is great, and
it was so reasonable. Between the four of us, not
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Also, at Barefoot Landing and our most memorable
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AROUND OUR TOWN - FINANCE
Seizing Opportunities in Adversity - Staying Focused in Today’s Market
By Jerry Clegg
W
hen the market is going down or sideways, it is hard for people to stay focused
on the long-term benefits of the stock
market. A look at history can offer insight into
what course of action you should take when
the market starts acting erratically.
Suppose you had placed a $10,000 investment in the S&P 500 index at the top of
the stock market on January 11, 1973.
By October 3, 1974 when the market
hit bottom, your $10,000 would have
dropped in value of $5500—a decrease
of 45%.
How would you have reacted during
this time?
Based on the above scenario, what would
you have done with your hypothetical shares?
Reinvest another $10,000? Increase your
investment by $1,500 OR Dollar Cost Average
$1,000 per year for 10 years? Or would you
have held onto your shares; sell your shares
and wait one year before reinvesting OR sell
now and put your proceeds into three-month
U.S. Treasury bills?
KEEP an Eye on the long-term benefits.
Following the 1973-74 downturn, the investments
of the dedicated investors increased
greater than those who pulled their
funds from the market. Moreover, it
took investors who remained committed to the long-term goals less
time to recover their value
than those who fled the market. Missing the first year
following the market bottom added nearly 4 years
to the time it took to
regain their value! While
investing in 3-month U.S.
Treasury bills took more
than 5 years to regain their
value! By the end of 2007,
your original $10,000 would
be worth $231,000!
Here is another example of
staying the course – from
right after September 11,
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AROUND OUR TOWN - ENTERTAINMENT
Traveling With the Family This Holiday Season?
By Jaime L. Smith
T
Keep the Kids Entertained and your Patience Level Maintained
he holiday season is upon us, and so are the
usual hustle-bustle accompaniments of the
busiest travel time of the year…road trips, traffic jams, airport lines, late flights. So while you’re
busy dealing with luggage and fuel fill-ups, manage
the noise level in the backseat with an array of kids’
activities. Here are 10 way to keep your children
entertained while traveling during the holidays:
1. Road Trip 101 says: “Never leave empty
handed.”
Print out a stack of coloring sheets before you
leave. Whether it’s Holly Hobbie™, Care Bears™
or fun-filled holiday pages, kids will love
the creativity involved. All you need to do is
grab a box of crayons and you’re ready to go.
2. Classic car games.
The classic License Plate Game is always a crowdpleaser. Check off each state as you spot the plate
– winner takes all. Or try counting cows, whoever
counts the most at the end of the trip wins.
3. To grandmother’s house we go.
Wherever you’re headed for the holidays, why not
decorate the table on the way. Create place cards
and napkin rings, perfect for a festive table. Let the
kids plan the table’s theme and encourage them to
help set up once you arrive.
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4. Cultivate generosity.
Custom coupon books let kids get creative with
their gifts, just print out the templates, and help
younger kids write out their coupon surprises. One
easy way to let little ones be in control of the gifts
they give; make them funny, make them cute, what
dad wouldn’t love a free back scratch?
5. Traveling far and away?
Printable postcards will let kids keep in touch with
loved ones back home. Or, try sending one back
to your own house so kids will look forward to
returning home after being away. Just don’t forget
the stamps.
6. All I want…
Turn holiday wish lists into keepsakes and pieces
of art with seasonal stationery. Let children draw
exactly what they want this year. (Explanations may
be necessary.)
7. Say “cheese.”
A picture is worth a thousand words. Let the little
ones play photographer with an inexpensive disposable camera. Then create lasting memories with personalized and printable scrapbook pages and festive
photo frame mats.
8. Surprise!
Who doesn’t like surprises? Excite kids with their
own travel-treasure bags. Fill with snacks, goodies,
travel games and little toys, or let them pick a small
treat every so often while on the road. (It’s a surefire way to ensure good behavior.)
9. Nurture Creativity.
Hand written cards never go out of style. Encourage
self-expression by creating homemade holiday cards
for friends and family visited throughout the holidays. Stock up on holiday stickers and accessories to
give custom cards some personal flare.
10. “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells…”
Turn travel into a party with festive party hats and
garland. Get goofy and celebrate the season with
holiday songs and stories to set a seasonal mood.
(Good for family car rides, but not suggested if traveling by airplane.)
Find more fun-filled ideas for keeping the kids at bay
at americangreetings.com, and don’t leave home
without them. Let the kids pack their fun in their
own small bag and add other items so they’re comfortable the whole trip through. Happy Travels!
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AROUND OUR TOWN - SEASONAL
By Paul Banas
Celebrating Thanksgiving with Your Kids
T
hanksgiving is an American tradition that truly
celebrates family - a time in the year when
relatives and friends get together
and exchange notes on what’s gone
by. But what does Thanksgiving
mean to your kids? While
they look forward to meeting their favorite uncles
and aunts, maybe even
receiving gifts from
them, Thanksgiving
has no special activity
that caters exclusively
to them. A whole lot
of adults meeting to
catch up on the family
news, over an elaborate dinner, is hardly
something to excite kids,
so that they are largely
left to themselves, and
may end up feeling a bit left
out. As a dad you can help your
kids by explaining the meaning of
Thanksgiving. Knowing about it and what it
stands for will help them appreciate the essence of
this celebration. Getting children to help with preparing the Thanksgiving dinner could be another
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way to make them feel included. Not only does it
make them feel responsible, they’ll look forward
to the event of the actual dinner much more
if they’ve had a role to play in its preparation. Here are 5 tips for the best
Thanksgiving ever.
floor waiting to be called to the table. Be proactive
- volunteer for work you’ll enjoy and get into the
spirit cheerfully. You’ll be happier doing a good
deed without being nagged about it. And face it;
you’ll have to do a bunch of stuff anyway, so you’re
better off getting points for doing it on your terms.
Keep it simple - Even if both
you and your spouse like
a Thanksgiving table overflowing with all the possible Thanksgiving items,
consider cutting back on
some items or getting
store-bought items. The
stress you eliminate will
make everyone enjoy the
meal more.
Create traditions if you want to create meaning Kids thrive on traditions, even the ones they might
complain about in their teen years are the ones you
may see them re-creating twenty years from now in
their own homes. The best traditions are ones that
have meaning for the family because they relate to
the family history or have taken on a history of their
own over time. Don’t shy away from creating your
own traditions, however. Some examples: * A prayer said by the youngest talking member of
the family. * Allowing each child to choose a food item that is
served every year.
Involve the kids - There are
plenty of things they can do,
from baking a simple pie or setting
the table. Make sure you give them
plenty of credit in front of all guests for the
job they’ve done.
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Consider not drinking alcohol during Thanksgiving
- while this might be difficult for some to imagine,
you may want to give it a try if previous holiday
meals were emotional or anger-filled.
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AROUND OUR TOWN - BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
By Dr. Matthew Homfray
Avoiding Holiday Hazards for your Pet
T
hanksgiving is in a few
weeks and the rest of
the holiday season is
fast approaching. It’s a busy
time for all of us, but it is very
important to make sure that
your pet is kept safe from any
danger.
At this time every year it is
important to remind pet
owners of the most common holiday hazards for pets.
These include feeding problems, foreign-body ingestion
and accidental poisoning.
Unfortunately many pets will have to see the veterinarian this holiday season because this advice was
not taken into consideration. Don’t let your pet be
one of them; follow these points and ensure your
pet is safe over the entire holiday season.
Feeding problems: Foods too fatty, too rich or too
spicy (in fact, anything your pet is not accustomed
to) can lead to intestinal problems. In some animals,
the treat can cause serious inflammation of the pancreas or intestine which can actually be life-threatening. The main foods to avoid are those bits that you
would not eat yourself such as the fat off a piece of
meat, that last
little bit of desert and so on.
A little bit of
meat will not
cause too much
of a problem
though, just
make sure you
stay away from
the fatty parts
and the poultry skin (this
contains high
quantities of
fat). It is these
fats that can trigger acute pancreatitis.
Foreign-body ingestion: Cooked poultry bones are a
tempting thing to give to your pet, but please avoid
them. Even the largest of bones can splinter easily
and these sharp shards work their way into your
pet’s intestines. If one pierces through the intestinal wall a life threatening peritonitis will ensue.
Although cooked poultry bones are prohibited,
some raw beef bones can be safely given to your pet.
Knuckle bones (for large dogs) and oxtails (for small
dogs) are generally considered to be a lot safer as
they do not break up as easily. However, it is good
practice to supervise your dog whilst chewing the
bone so you can throw it away if it gets broken into
pieces that can be swallowed.
Decoration Dangers: The Christmas tree can be a
hazard for dogs and cats. Tinsel is great to play with
but if ingested can cause pleating of the intestines
and a severe blockage. This is in particular a great
danger to cats and kittens, who love chasing and
playing with string and cotton. Ornaments are also
dangerous because they too may break into sharp
shards that may puncture the intestines. Also, the
water at the base of the Christmas tree will contain
substances that can cause painful stomach aches.
Christmas tree light strings are at risk of being
chewed so please turn them off when you are out or
your pet is left near the tree unsupervised.
Poisonings: Holiday plants such as mistletoe are
toxic, as are the bulbs of the amaryllis plant. A good
alternative is the poinsettia which can be safely welcomed into the pet lover’s home. Please be aware
that chocolate is toxic to dogs (especially the dark
variety). Please dispose of antifreeze in the right way
too during the cold months ahead. This sweet substance tastes great to your pet but is deadly.
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Lita is Rockys’ daughter
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Fifi
Fifi is our 5 year old precious toy poodle who loves to give kisses.
During the day she lies any place around
the house where the sun is shinning. The
evening time she lounges in the first lap
available. She loves to visit our neighbors
as well
Bud
We met Bud at our November cover shoot, while he
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owner. This 1 1/2 year old
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AROUND OUR TOWN - PUZZLE & COOKING
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Pumpkin Baking Recipes
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1. Coal site
5. Fitness centers
9. Promise.
13. Mosque V.I.P.
14. Wine holder
15. Carbamide
16. Museum of
19. Energetic
20. Bauxite, e.g.
21. Swerve shot in pool
22. “___ we having fun yet?”
23. Anita Brookner’s “Hotel du ___”
24. Orbital extremes
26. Nautical know how
29. Take up space
30. Allocate, with “out”
31. Bean counter, for short
34. 20-20, e.g.
35. Representative
37. “Beg pardon ...”
38. Cousin of -trix
39. “Hold it!”
40. Chicago airport
41. Monitoring
44. Polar light
47. “Dear old” guy
48. Blackguard
49. Frets
50. “A Nightmare on ___ Street”
51. Urine
52. The Big Houses
56. “___ Brockovich”
57. “Buddenbrooks” author
58. ___ line (major axis of an
elliptical orbit)
59. Cabal
60. Catch
61. Brings home
1. Imaginary disecting line
2. Set of mental pics
3. Alliance acronym
4. Australian runner
5. Not abundant
6. Blanched
7. ___ Wednesday
8. Schuss, e.g.
9. Power problem
10. Got up and left
11. Breviloquent
12. Garfield’s predecessor
17. Bookbinding leather
18. Fire evidence
19. Reproductive cell
23. On, as a lamp
24. Crown
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35. Legal prefix
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45. Womb, plural
46. Enzyme
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(Matthew Arnold poem)
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The smell of pumpkin baking always conjures up memories of Thanksgiving
for me. The day always started early with mom bustling about the kitchen
to prepare our feast. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade would always be
playing in the background as she’d prepare the meal. We’d stop to watch or
listen to some of the marching bands and acts they had. But always, always,
would we stop to watch Santa coming down the street on his sleigh. To this
day, the smells of turkey, cranberry, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and pumpkin
all blending in a beautiful medley of smells brings a smile of memory to
my face. Those special Thanksgiving feasts and that special time with mom
are memories that last a lifetime. I hope you enjoy these fun and unique
pumpkin recipes during this holiday season.
Golden Pumpkin Cookies
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup shortening
3 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup canned pumpkin
Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Add in flour,
baking powder, salt, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix in lemon
juice, rind, raisins, nuts, and pumpkin. Drop by teaspoons on a greased
baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake in a 350 degree oven
for 15 minutes.
Double Decker Pumpkin Pie
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon half-and-half
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups thawed whipped topping
1 (6 ounce) graham cracker pie crust
1 cup cold half-and-half
1 package (4 serving size) vanilla flavor
instant pudding
1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Whisk the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon half-and-half, and sugar in a large
bowl until the mixture is smooth. Add in the whipped topping. Spread this
mixture over the bottom of the crust. Combine the 1 cup half-and-half and
the pudding mix in the bowl. Beat well for 1 to 2 minutes (the mixture
should be thick). Add in the pumpkin and the spices. Mix well. Spread
this mixture over the cream cheese mixture already in the crust. Put in the
refrigerator for at least 3 hours. To serve, add a dollop of whipped topping
to each slice and a few toasted pecans. Serves 8.
Jill Seader finds happiness in baking and shares that happiness on her
website yourbakingstory.com.
Happy Baking!
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