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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine
Our Town
December 2012
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About the Cover........................................................5, 24
Medical: Integrated Heath Solutions..............................6
Family Focus: Holiday Safety Tips.....................................8
Calendar of Events.................................................11, 15, 22
Relationships: Celebrate Christmas with Your Teens.....12
Health & Fitness: Weight Management Tips.................16
Finance: 5 Reasons to Get an Estate Plan......................18
Community: 100 Year Old Florence Jennings.............20
Feature Photographer: Cheryl Sawyer..........................24
Home & Design: Victorian Christmas...........................25
Outdoor: Gifts: Lifetime Licenses & GORP.................26
Seasonal: College Football Bowl Schedule.....................27
Pet News: Winter Hummingbirds...................................29
December Crossword......................................................30
What’s Cookin’: National Fruitcake Month..................30
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Merry Christmas!
C
hristmas is a time we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It’s a time for giving and coming together with family and friends to celebrate
life and love; the love God has for us and the love we have for each other. It’s
also a time for children and watching their eyes sparkle from the beautiful lights on
the tree or opening a brightly wrapped present.
For this December issue, we are so excited
Santa was able to break away from his busy
schedule to pose for us again! He and Mrs.
Claus shared our first Christmas cover in
2007. This year, he is joined by our beautiful
cover model, Madison Williams. Madison is
four years old and the daughter of Elizabeth
and Chris Williams. She has a new baby sister
named Maci Kate and she loves being a big
sister.
Madison is a loving, out-going child with
loads of personality. You would never know
that at the age of two, Madison had a scary
experience when she was bitten in the face
by their dog. Her parents rushed her to the
Paulding ER, where she was then transported
to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for corrective
plastic surgery. Her mom never left her side. After a week, when the swelling went
down, Elizabeth and Chris had a miracle! Her lip looked amazing; as if she had a tiny
scratch going from her nose to her mouth.
The best part for them was their sweet baby
girl seemed un-phased and still had the
most kissable lips they had ever seen.
Madison is very nurturing and loves to help
her mom take care of Maci. When asked
what she wanted for Christmas, she replied,
“I don’t want anything, I just want Maci to
get presents.” Madison is very smart, and
enjoys school, dancing, the beach, dolphins
and Taylor Swift! She also loves to draw
and wants to be an artist when she grows
up. She loves life and her bubbly personality makes her impossible not to love.
We think Madison was a perfect choice for
an early visit with Santa! In fact, after her
visit, she told everyone in her class about
taking pictures with Santa for Our Town,
and that, “Santa let me wear his hat!”
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ohn Bradley, founder and CEO of Integrated Health Solutions of Marietta (IHS)
says, “In 2007, God conveyed to me that He wished to have a multi-disciplinary
healthcare clinic; one that would be staffed by His chosen children possessing the
gifts and talents that He gave them on this earth to help others.” Without any means
or resources to make that happen, John simply said, “yes.” Because of that obedience,
IHS was given the opportunity of birth by the intercession and help of others.
At Integrated Health Solutions they know that every member of the staff, from the
healthcare professionals to the front office personnel has been called by name to this
project. Because it is in His name that they operate, every patient comes first. Upon
entering the office, patients and visitors immediately experience that “family feeling”. John Bradley says, “You will definitely not experience a two minute office visit here at
IHS, but feel enveloped with our care. IHS is a mission and a calling before anything
else and we urge you to make an appointment for your healthcare needs and let us
show you what we mean.”
The IHS Mission:
Integrated Health Solutions is
driven with a desire to see all
of God’s children experience
the healthiest of lives possible.
IHS began as a small chiropractic clinic and has grown into
a complete comprehensive
healthcare clinic with a reputation for solving the impossible.
As God continues to add members to the team, the ability to
help those in the community
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but have added a naturopath,
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counselors, and in 2011 they
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The entire team has one desire
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The commitment that IHS has made to our community extends to outreach programs, speaking events, seminars, health fairs and virtually anywhere they can spread
the message. John Bradley explains, “With this promise to our Creator, we will treat
this gift and His children with the utmost respect. IHS is unlike any other healthcare
clinic. Although we accept most major insurance plans, no one is turned away that
needs our help. We understand the need to survive and make financial responsibilities, but we also know that the need to take care of all who need our help comes
first. This is why we are implementing our next branch of service that we call ‘Care
for Care.’ We hope you will help us in answering this call with your support and your
prayers. Come and give us a chance to show you what health-care is really like.”
The Doctors at Integrated Health Solutions of Marietta are now accepting new
patients. Integrated Health Solutions of Marietta is located at 3405 Dallas Hwy, Suite
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Don’t let inattention or neglect
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Place your Christmas tree a safe distance from all heating sources. If it is a natural
tree, choose a fresh tree and water regularly to keep it from drying out, which would
make it more prone to catch fire. If your tree is artificial, be sure it meets safety codes
for being fire resistant. Never decorate a tree with candles or use lighted candles in
windows or near exits. Never leave candles unattended or down on table runners
or tablecloths that can be pulled by children. Avoid leaving fragile glass decorations,
both on the tree or tabletops, that are within reach of children.
Gift wrap and associated items, including ribbons, bags and balloons can be a risk
for suffocation and choking to small children. Watch for long strings that can be a
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remember to keep hot foods away from the edge of the table or counter to prevent
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There will be many festive occasions and some will require a babysitter to stay with
your children. Be sure to leave the sitter with all contact information for you and persons to call if you can’t be reached. Leave Poison Control’s number on the refrigerator:1-800-222-1222, along with your pediatric healthcare provider’s contact information. Be sure to leave all the necessary information about your children – name, age,
weight, allergies and bedtime routines – in an accessible place. Hiring a sitter with
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Holidays are a time when many hazards arise around the home, when visiting others
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calendar of events
December 2012
***Dates, times and locations are always subject to change prior to printing. Please contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. For the full Calendar of Events
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Over 100 Years Combined Experience
2012 Annual Mayor’s Motorcade
The Mayor’s Motorcade benefits mental health patients in the state of Georgia.
All types of gifts are needed. Drop offs can be made through December 10th at
Dallas City Hall from 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri. For a more info and a complete list of
gifts and drop off locations, visit AccessPaulding.com or call 770-443-8110.
Nobody Says
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Christmas Lights and Music Show - The Home of the Felix Family
6pm-10:30pm Sunday-Thursday, Friday-Saturday 6pm-11:30pm
Now through Christmas the Felix family of Dallas has set up their annual display with over 100,000 lights. They are located at 224 Oliver Overlook in the
Oliver Place Subdivision. For more info, email felixfamilylight@bellsouth.net.
Christmas Care Package for Soldiers - Paulding Co Libraries
The Libraries are collecting care packages for soldiers that are serving overseas this Christmas. Wish List - snacks or personal care items and Christmas
cards or letters. To sponsor a soldier please call or come by your local library.
New Georgia Library, 94 Ridge Road, Dallas; (770) 459-8163
Dallas Library, 1010 E. Memorial Drive, Dallas; (770) 445-5680
Hiram Library, 1815 Hiram-Douglasville Hwy., Hiram; (770) 439-3964
Crossroads Library, 909 Harmony Grove Church Rd., Acworth; (770) 975-0197
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2013 SPRING YOUTH BASEBALL SEASON REGISTRATION
Online Registration, Starts December 1st
Baseball registrations for boys and girls, ages 4 to 18. Fees vary depending on the age. All registration fees, age group information, and additional information are posted at
acworthbaseball.org. Toys for Tots drop-off Location
NOW through December 19; 9am-5pm
Floor-It Carpets Plus has joined up with The US Marines Toy-For-Tots Program as a
drop off location. They accept unwrapped gifts for ages up to 16. *NO REALISTIC
WEAPONS OR FOOD ITEMS ACCEPTED. 3544 Atlanta Highway, Dallas GA 30132.
Open Sundays
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Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 6 pm, Sat. 9:30am - 5pm, Sun 11am-5pm thru Christmas
Christmas Open House – Christmas is our Business
December 1, 2, 8, and 9; Saturday and Sunday from Noon - 6pm
NEW LOCATION - Rosewood Park Subdivision, 149 Mary Wallace Way, Dallas 30157.
Admission is FREE! Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. (No Cameras
Please) For more info or directions call 678-457-4434 or 770-529-1891. 20th Annual Christmas Parade - Main Street Dallas
December 1; Saturday 1 pm
The theme is an “All American Christmas”. For more info, contact the Rotary Club at
770-329-4901 or email pauldingchristmasparade@gmail.com.
Breakfast with Santa at Paulding Senior Citizens Center
December 1; Saturday 8:30am-11am
For children age Birth to 10. Registration through November 30th. $15 for Breakfast
and Photo with Santa, $7 for Breakfast only/$9 Photo only. Min. purchase of photo
required. For more info call Paulding Parks & Rec at 770-443-7540.
Iconic Pandora Gift Event at Prestige Jewelers
December 1 - 31
Iconic Pandora Bracelet Set - Pandora clasp bracelet, two s-clips and charm of choice,
$35 value. *See store for details - 4524 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy, Hiram. 770-439-1959
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Dallas Theater
December 1st, Saturday 4:30pm and 7:30pm
December 2nd, Sunday 3pm Tickets are $10.00, Regular; $7.00 Discount and can be purchase at Theater’s Box
office or online at AccessPaulding.com.
“Back to Bethlehem” – Hopewell Baptist Church in Canton
December 1-9; all evenings 7pm–9pm
Hopewell Baptist Church invites you experience the joy and wonder of the very first
Christmas. Visit this re-creation of the city of Bethlehem on the miraculous night our
Savior was born. Admission is FREE!! If you need more information about this awesome event visit backtobethlehem.com or call 770-345-5723.
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6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas with Your Teens
By Ivana Pejakovic, B.Sc., MA
M
ost people will agree that Christmas
and other holidays are best when spent
with the immediate (and extended)
family. Add in amusing activities, a good attitude,
and you will notice an improvement in the quality of the holidays.
The only way to teach
your teens to value
family is by showing them you value
it too. This is done
through the time you spend
with each other and by the
amount of effort you put in
during important (and not
so important) times of the
year. Consider including the
following ideas to help make
your Christmas more festive
this season. The 2 common themes you will notice in
each of the activities are: 1) Family togetherness and
2) Fun. Fun is the glue that keeps families coming back
to celebrate traditions. Boring traditions get quickly
dropped or become dreaded. Customize them in whatever way it will enhance your family experience.
Attend a religious ceremony: Many religious cer-
sends the message they are important and their company
is essential. It gives your teens a place to belong, a place
where their opinion counts, and a place where they are
wanted.
Family Christmas party: This is not about hosting a
formal sit down dinner. This is about inviting over the
aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and just having fun. Turn on the Christmas music, wear fun clothes,
take out the baked favorites, and create a fun and loving
time. This is more about promoting the importance of
family, having the adults and kids mingle, and creating
fun tradition for your child, than it is about being the
perfect host.
Create your own Christmas
cards: Computer programs
and application can do wonders
today. It is possible for people
to make their own Christmas
cards. Why not create a card
together with your family (e.g.,
decide on the theme, the written content, design on the
outside and a design on the
inside and ask each person to
be responsible for one aspect
of the card). Remember, handing out cards is more about the
thought and effort than it is about the sophistication and
price. A card that comes from the heart sends out more
positive energy than a card bought in a rush and without
feeling.
Favorite recipes: We all have ‘em so why not make
‘em together? This is a perfect opportunity for parents to
bond with kids through communication. Communication
is always easier when enjoying a fun activity. This really is
an activity that ought to include mom, dad, and the kids.
Put aside traditional gender roles, put aside the need to
be doing work, and instead make it a priority to spend
time with your kids.
Secret Santa: Play secret Santa with a twist: No pur-
Decorate with your family: Decorating ought to
chased gifts! Instead the gifts can be favors bestowed
upon the selected recipient. They can consist of polite
compliments, help with chores, a homemade gift, breakfast in bed, scheduled time to hang out, or whatever
creative ideas your family can come up with.
always be done together. If it’s hard to get everyone
together at random times, then be sure to schedule
in advance a time where everyone can be present. No
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are festive, warm, and bring families together. Religious
ceremonies speak of and remind us the birth of Christ
is the true meaning of Christmas. It gives everyone a
chance to sing their favorite carols and it gives the entire
family a feeling of belonging to a community. Make the
feeling a part of your tradition each year.
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Living with arthritis pain can affect every part
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Have you had one doctor after another telling
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Before I came to the office I had a lot
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7 hours a night without taking any
medication!”
– Thanks! D. Hames
“When I came into the office I was
dealing with pain that at times, left me
unable to function normally. Activities
such as working out, doing yard work
and lifting my grandson were difficult.
Now that I am getting well I feel like
a normal person again. I can exercise,
lift weights and even lift my grandson
without worrying about the pain!”
-Thanks again!
K. Sears
With my “Arthritis Evaluation”, we can find
the problem and then correct it. Think of how
you could feel in just a few short weeks. See
and feel your life change for the better. Start
your body on the way to pain-free, normal living. Feel tight joints rest, relax, free up. Feel
muscles tied in knots become more supple.
Feel strength in your muscles increase.
As you begin to see motion returning to
your joints, you’re preventing and reducing
chances of disability and a crippling future.
You’re playing golf again -- hitting longer
drives, smoother putts, and lower scores…
without pain.
Arthritis can be successfully treated.
Healthy, pain-free living should be
yours.
Call today…Phone 678-574-5678
Feel the Improvement – and
Say “Yes” to Life Again
Please call our 24 Help Line at 678-5745678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to
come in for the Special Arthritis Evaluation
before December 15th, 2012.
We can get started with your consultation,
exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our office is called North
Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute is located at
3451 Cobb Pkwy. Suite 4 in Acworth. (on the
corner of Mars Hill Rd and Cobb Pkwy)
I look forward to helping you get rid of your
pain so you can start living a healthier, more
joyful life.
Listen to what someone else has to say
about it…..
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Are you suffering from arthritis
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than you think.
Sincerely,
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Book Writers Critique Group* December 3; 1st Monday of the month; 6pm - 7:30pm
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December 4; 1st Tuesday of each month; 7pm-9pm
Meetings are held at the WellStar Paulding Hospital 1st floor conference room.
For more information call Ann L. (Pickett) Croft at 770-445-2417 or 770-3313088.
Parents of Prodigals - Mt. Calvary Baptist Church*
December 5; 7pm-8:30pm
A Christian group for parents with prodigal children. MCBC is located at 287
Mt. Calvary Road in Marietta. Call 770-424-4387 for more information.
Paulding Chamber - Georgia Power Luncheon-Paulding Senior Center
December 6; Thursday 11am - 1pm
Keynote Speaker, U.S. Army Nurse and Vietnam War Veteran Donna Rowe.
($20/mem, $25/non-mem prepaid; $5 more at door.) To register visit pauld
ingchamber.org or call 770-445-6016.
Family Christmas Concert featuring Singer BABBIE MASON
December 6; Tuesday 8pm presented by W. Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society
26th annual WADCS Family Christmas Concert will be held at Douglas County
High School Mashburn Theater, 8705 Campbellton Street, Douglasville.
LIMITED SEATING; tickets can be purchased for $10 at Kroger (Douglasville),
from a Choral member or at the door; if available. WADCS.org.
Girls Night Out (Family Night) - Downtown Dallas
December 6; Thursday 7pm to 9pm
Free Christmas Concert, featuring Young Blue Grass; Tony Harris; and Kevin Harry.
Un-open toys for tots welcome but not required.
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Upcoming
Events
The Dallas Theater Welcomes
Sanders
Family Christmas
Presented by
PlayRight Productions
December 8th - Saturday
2:00pm and 7:00pm
Visit us online for more details!
All-American Heroes Christmas at the Paulding Library in Dallas
December 7; 6:30pm-8:30pm
See Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate an ornament to place on the Veteran’s Memorial
tree, and hear a reenactment of Pres. Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech. Local active
military and veterans will be honored. The Library is located at 1010 E. Memorial
Drive, Dallas. Call (770) 445-5680 for more info.
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers)
December 7 and January 11; 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 9:15am-11:30am
Meetings held at Fortified Hills Baptist Church. For more information visit our website nwgamops.org.
Live Nativity in the Dallas Courtyard
December 8; Saturday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Horse and Carriage Rides; Live Drama and Entertainment; Marshmallow Roast - Hot
Cider, and a visit with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa - McGarity Elementary School
December 8; Saturday 8am-1pm
McGarity Elementary in Hiram is hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa and Craft
Show. For more information, to purchase tickets or request a crafter application,
contact Beth Green at 404-519-9289 or andyeli@bellsouth.net.
Paulding Executive Women “Sip, Shop and Unwind” Event
December 11; Tuesday 4pm-9pm at the Olive Tree in Hiram
Come relax with the Paulding Executive Women and get those last minute Christmas
gifts for your entire family. Cost is $15.00 includes heavy hors devours and 1 drink
ticket. RSVP to Madge Lovingood 770-439-7991 x101 or Linda Verscheran 770-8426786.
‘Papa Panov’ - Dallas Theater (Fundraiser for Foster Children)
December 12; Wednesday 7pm, doors open at 6:30
Papa Panov is lonely 19th century shoemaker who received a special guest at
Christmas. It’s presented by the Paulding Family Children’s Cabinet and produced
by Provident Presbyterian. Contact Nina Lauter at 770-443-8003 x 10211 to purchase
tickets or make a donation to help purchase shoes for our foster children.
email: dallastheater@gmail.com
Check our website
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Weight Management Tips for the Holidays
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thinking about all
the good things
that will be there
for us to eat. Stay
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meal/snack schedule, so not going in
hungry will help you
make better choices.
osing weight can be difficult any day of the
year, but now with the
Holidays arriving, a little
planning can go a long way.
Knowing that temptation
lies ahead, and having some
strategies to deal with what is
coming, is the first step in getting through the Holidays without gaining unwanted pounds.
Always realize that it is what you are doing
most of the time that matters more than
what happens at the few events you will attend.
Although those get-togethers might add up to a
really big collection of calories, it matters more
that you have every-day strategies in place that
will keep your metabolism up throughout each
day. That way those delicious treats awaiting us can
more easily average in to your long-term weight
management routine.
2) Watch Your
Alcohol Intake: There are a lots of hidden and ‘empty’ calories
in those drinks! If you
are having some social
drinks, always accompany
each drink with a glass
of regular or soda water.
Try having a seltzer with a
lime twist or water between
Here are some Holiday eating tips:
1) Eat Before You Go:
Before heading out have a small, healthy meal so
you don’t go into a situation with hunger building up.
drinks to pace yourself, as well as to keep you hydrated.
3) Don’t Stand By The Food At The Party:
When we are socializing, we sometimes go on ‘automatic’
and do not realize how many of those bacon wrapped
shrimp we just polished off! To avoid those automatic
responses to having tasty food right next to us, take a little
on a plate and move around, away from the food table.
4) Slow Down:
When faced with a dazzling array of sweets and good food,
our impulse to try everything can be overwhelming. Slow
down and pace yourself, so you really enjoy what’s there.
You can have a little bit of several things, or just save it up
for one indulgence, either way be sure to include dessert
into your total calorie equation for the night.
5) Stay With The Plan:
Maintaining a consistent schedule of three meals and two
snacks (what we recommend for every day) is key through
the Holidays. Staying on track does not mean that every
event is perfect nutritionally; it means that even if you
have a blow-out office party, or Mom’s macaroni and
cheese is calling your name, realize it is just one day, and
not a reason to go totally off track. By keeping your nutritional balance even with the get-togethers and Holiday
meals, you can maintain your metabolism and keep your
weight on track.
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any individuals feel that they do not have sufficient assets to make an estate
plan. However, you must realize that creating an estate plan can be extremely
valuable and advantageous, even to those without a large number of assets.
Here are just some of the many reasons that estate planning can be advantageous to
both you and your heirs:
1. You avoid probate
An estate plan will avoid putting your family members through the lengthy, expensive
and emotionally draining court probate process. Avoiding probate is among the
most common reasons individuals choose to seek the advice of an estate planning
attorney.
2. You avoid family complications
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to select who gets your home, and who gets your investments. Without preparing an
estate plan, you will have no control over who gets what assets. By making a proper
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A significant amount of money and time can be wasted by one’s failure to create an
estate plan. One of the greatest motivators for individuals to put together an estate
plan is the significant loss of one’s estate due to payment of federal or state estate taxes
or even state inheritance taxes. With even the most basic estate planning, couples can
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Florence has many memories of her childhood as a sharecropper’s daughter.
Florence has lived in either Cobb or Paulding county all of her life. She recalls walking to Vernon School and the horse-and-buggy trips to services at Poplar Springs
Baptist Church in Hiram. She was baptized there at the age of 13, and anyone who
knows her realizes that she is not only a dedicated church member, but a Christian
lady who sets an example for everyone.
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resident Florence “Big
Mama” Jennings in this special edition of our Community
Spotlight. Georgia Florence Story
was born on December 1, 1912
to parents Benjamin David Story
and Renna Mittie Lang. She had
three siblings; an older brother
and sister, and a younger sister, Inez, who
went blind at age 3 from meningitis. On
December 1st, Florence will celebrate her
100th birthday being surrounded by family and friends.
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Florence met Marshall Jennings at a square dance. She and Marshall became “sweethearts” and were together over two years before they were married on January 11,
1930 when she was 17 years old. She delivered her first child MJ on October, 1930
and a daughter, Marjorie, in 1932.
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Big Mama remembers hard times in the 1930’s, and speaks of not having soap for
washing the children’s clothes, buy instead boiling them in an old black pot. Florence
and Marshall sharecropped on “halves”; giving the land owner half of all crops they
raised. In exchange, certain groceries would be furnished by the land owner during
crop season.
Florence made all of her family’s clothes and still claims “the softest underwear is
made from flour sacks.” In 1937, she began working for at the thread mill for Clark
Thread Company in Austell; now known as Coats & Clark, Inc. Florence and Marshall
bought their first home in Powder Springs. They farmed on rented land by day and
worked at the mill at night. Then in 1945, the Jennings’ purchased their own farm
with 40 acres in Hiram. They raised cotton, corn, beans, tomatoes and syrup cane, as
well as cattle, pigs and chickens. They sold their cotton at the gin in Hiram.
Florence and Marshall got their first washing machine in the early 1950’s, a wringer
model. They continued to prosper and added an indoor bathroom to the farmhouse
around 1960, and their first telephone in 1963. On her 60th birthday in 1972,
Florence retired from Coats and Clark after 35 years. Shortly after, she and Marshall
purchased their first television.
Following her husband’s death in 1983, she became the first woman to take title of
the Hiram farm property since being owned by the Cherokee nation. She has all of
the deeds indicating every change in ownership.
Big Mama continues to “roll with the changes” in life. After a fall around the age of 90
kept her from using her clothesline, she finally purchased a dryer. In October 2011,
at age 98, Big Mama fell; breaking her femur. She had to have a rod put into her leg.
The surgeon told the family that he had rarely seen someone in their 80’s walk again
following such a surgery, and no one in their 90’s. Big Mama was home by December
and walking shortly thereafter. To date, Florence has two children, five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren
and twenty great-great-grandchildren. She is still mentally agile, and even hosts
a book club. Just recently they discussed Rick Bragg’s book “The Most They Ever
Had.”
Our Town would like to thank Mrs. Jennings grand-daughters Sheila Tidwell of
Indigo Falls and Angel Byrd of Georgia Heritage Bank for their assistance with this
article. If you would like to send well wishes to “Big Mama” they can be made via
Angel at angel.byrd@georgiaheritagebank.com.
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Bring the whole family for a driving tour through seven miles of holiday lights
and displays. Also featured is a live Nativity scene; there are plenty of activities
for the whole family at the Holiday Village including pony rides and photos with
Santa. The Magical Nights of Lights runs from November 16 – December 31
from 5pm to 10pm, including holidays. Check online for pricing, and get reduced
tickets online. http://www.lakelanierislands.com/magical-nights-of-lights
Callaway Garden Fantasy in Lights
8 million lights. 15 dazzling scenes. 1 magical night. Fantasy In Lights is not
only the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show, it is one of the
world’s “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights,” as named by National Geographic
Traveler. Fantasy in Lights runs nightly from November 16 – December 30.
Check online for pricing www.callawaygardens.com or call 1-800-CALLAWAY.
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Paulding Photography Club* – Downtown Dallas
December 13 (skipping the 27th); 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month; 7pm
Meetings are at 122 Main Street, Dallas. Monthly competitions, field trips, etc.
For more information visit pauldingphotoclub.com
Pet Picture Day at New Hope Animal Hospital
December 14; Friday
Reservations required. Call for appointment 770-485-1536
Santa Claus is coming to Ashlyn Drugs
December 15; Saturday 1pm-3pm
Free to the public so parents, bring your cameras. Ashlyn Drugs is located at
1160 Old Harris Road, Corner of 278 and Old Harris. 770-443-0205
Christmas Movie Extravaganza at the Dallas Theater
December 15; Saturday
Enjoy a FREE day of classic Christmas movies
10am - A Charlie Brown Christmas; Rudolph; Frosty the Snowman
4:00pm - Elf
7:00pm - It’s a Wonderful Life
Cobb EMC Power Breakfast* – Indigo Falls Events
December 18; Tuesday 8am - 9:30am
“Eggs and Issues” w/Paulding Legislative Delegation. 400 Red Mountain Road,
Dallas. Buffet Breakfast $10/members, $15/non-members. For info visit pauld
ingchamber.org or call 770-445-6016. 24 hour cancellation is required.
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Paulding Business Assoc. Luncheon* – Hiram Comm Ctr.
December 20; 3rd Thursday of the month; 11:30am-1pm
Networking and Buffet Lunch-$12. Visitors WELCOME! pauldingba.org
Live Nativity Celebration at St. Teresa’s Episcopal Church
December 21 and 22; Friday and Saturday 6pm 9pm
Live animals, FREE parking and admission. 5725 Fords Road, Acworth (Ford’s
Rd at Mars Hill Rd) Call 770-590-9040 or visit saintteresa.org for more info.
Paulding County Domestic Violence Task Force*
December 21; 3rd Friday of each month from 12pm - 1pm
Meet in lower level of the Paulding Chamber - 770-445-6016 for more info.
Junior League of Douglas County General Membership Meeting
January 14; Monday 6:30pm-8pm
Check site for location
The JLDC is open to Paulding residents. Visit http://www.jldouglascounty.org/
52nd Annual Paulding Chamber Awards Celebration
January 17; Thursday 6:30pm - 9pm
Special Guest - Radio Personality Rhubarb Jones. Cocktail Attire. Tickets $125.00.
Event will be held at the Paulding County Community Center located at 54 Industrial
Way North in Dallas. For more information contact the Chamber by visiting pauld
ingchamber.org or call 770-445-6016
Paulding County Singles
Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month; Ryan’s @ 55 Pace Court Hiram
For singles age 45 and over. They do lots of activities. For more info go to Paulding
County Singles on Facebook or email Elaine at pauldingsingles@yahoo.com.
Angels Among Us Ministries and Angels for Success
A Ministry that gives FREE prom or formal gowns to young ladies in high school that
do not have the funds to buy one or outfits for ladies going for a job or an interview.
To make an appointment or donate call Tina Watson 770-445-8994.
Winter Programs – Paulding Parks & Recreation
Paulding County Parks and Rec offers many different programs, caps and classes for
youth and adult. Registration begins early. For a complete list of programs and deadlines call 770-222-3270 or visit paulding.gov.
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Also, we want to extend a big
thank you to Sheila and Don
Tidwell, owners and Bruce
Johnson, manager of Indigo
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Victorian
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By Ruth Butters
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ush and lavish are the
key concepts in Victorian
Christmas decorations.
Rich colors, luxurious fabrics,
and splendidly over-the-top
embellishments make this
style the epitome of sumptuous holiday elegance.
The Victorian period (18371901) was known for strict
rules of behavior that regulated everything from etiquette
to morality, but the styles,
fashions, and tastes of the day were
anything but Puritanical. In both
Europe and the U.S. a burgeoning middle class were enjoying the
economic effects of the industrial
revolution, and they reveled in displaying their newfound affluence.
In an era when even everyday items were often ornately decorated, the holiday season
was an annual explosion of color, shine, and exuberant rococo profusion. Here are
some tips for giving a Victorian air to your holiday decor.
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Use color to set the mood
The Victorians loved color and used it everywhere, sometimes in combinations that
we would find surprising today. But very bright shades (including the fire engine
red and apple green that we associate with Christmas now) were seldom seen in the
decorations of the era. Colors that are typical of the period include deep gem tones
of red, blue, green, and purple, along with shades of gold and cream.
Try decorating your tree with ornaments in deep gem tones, and replace bright tinsel
garland with swaths of broad burgundy red ribbon. Add accents with cream-colored
bows and shiny gold balls or figurines. If you don’t care for deep tones, try going
with a pastel theme. While not as historically accurate, light shades of dusty pink or
blue mixed with cream and ecru and highlighted with plenty of gold can create a
breathtaking period look. Strings of pearly beads make a dazzling accent to a pastel
holiday theme.
Lots of greenery wherever you look
Boughs of pine and other greenery were a basic component of holiday decor during
the period. Carefully arranged with fruit, flowers, candles, and ornaments or woven
into garlands, greenery was everywhere.
Hang pine garland wherever you can - festooned on staircases, surrounding doorways, and draped over mirrors and mantle pieces. Weave broad ribbon, silky fabric,
or thick gold decorative rope through the branches and decorate with bows, flowers,
figurines, ornaments, and tiny wrapped packages.
Strictly speaking, electric Christmas lights aren’t really part of period holiday decor.
But they’re very much in keeping with the decorating spirit of the era, and using
slightly gold-tinted mini lights creates a warm glow reminiscent of candlelight.
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The Victorians had a real “more is better” ethic about decorating, particularly when
it came to decorative ornamentation. The question was rarely “which one should I
use?” but rather, “How many can I fit into the space?” This is particularly true of the
holiday decor of the period.
To capture the mood of the era, go lavish with everything and decorate everywhere.
Don’t stop with hanging the garlands and decorating the tree. Make arrangements
with flowers, candles, ornaments, ribbon and greenery on tables, mantles, piano tops,
shelves; every flat surface is eligible. And don’t think in terms of “either or” - think
“both and” instead. When you’re creating an arrangement, use bows and ornaments
and fruit; or pearls, flowers, and lace; or bows, ornaments, fruit, pearls, flowers,
and…..well, you get the picture.
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outdoor
Gifts that Give to Sportsmen and Wildlife:
Lifetime Licenses and GORP
measure through which states receive Wildlife and Sport
Fish Restoration funding.
For 75 years, the Federal Wildlife and Sport Fish
Restoration program (http://wsfr75.com) has channeled
dedicated excise taxes on sporting equipment – more
than $14 billion nationwide since 1937 – to states to
manage fish and wildlife and provide recreational opportunities. Uses in Georgia vary from funding public fishing
areas to managing the state’s 1 million-strong deer herd.
Georgia receives federal funds only for paid licenses.
Avid hunters and anglers who buy a discount lifetime
license ($95) at age 60, rather than waiting for a free lifetime license at age 65, ensure that their excise taxes are
returned to Georgia for the rest of their life.
GORP is also a gift that gives. The pass helps pay for
needed maintenance at wildlife management and public
fishing areas that receive significant use for recreation
other than hunting and fishing. Implemented Jan. 1,
GORP has raised more than $100,000 for projects including boardwalk renovations at Grand Bay WMA and camping area repairs at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA. l The price for ages 16 to 59 is $500.
l Discount lifetime licenses for resident adults age 60
to 64 are $95.
S
anta should take note. This holiday season, the
Georgia Wildlife Resources Division is offering gifts
guaranteed to please hunters, anglers and other
wildlife enthusiasts, and benefit the wildlife and wild
places they enjoy.
Before heading to the stores, go online to
www.GeorgiaWildlife.com to learn more about: Lifetime Sportsman Licenses
With a lifetime license, the Georgia resident hunter or
angler on your gift list will not need to pay for another
state hunting or fishing license. EVER! From hunting
trophy whitetails to casting for lunker largemouths,
their cherished recreation is covered. Applications and
document details are at www.GeorgiaWildlife.com/
LifetimeLicense. Prices are set by age group:
l Residents 65 and older can receive a free lifetime
license, with an option to pay a one-time fee of $10 for a
durable, commemorative plastic card.
l The best bargain is for children: $200 for under 2 years
old and $350 for kids age 2 to 15. That’s a potential savings of more than $2,600 over a lifetime.
Annual GORPs
A Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass, or GORP, is required
for non-hunting or non-fishing recreation such as birding, horseback riding and hiking at 32 sites managed by
the Wildlife Resources Division. Sites include the popular Crockford Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management
Area (WMA) in northwest Georgia; Charlie Elliott Wildlife
Center, about one hour east of Atlanta; and Grand Bay
WMA in southeast Georgia.
One of the best bargains for outdoors lovers is the annual GORP. Good for a year from the date of purchase, the
annual permit costs only $19 for people ages 16 to 64.
(Those older than 64 and younger than 15 are exempt
from the pass.) GORPs are available at GeorgiaWildlife.
com under License/Permits/Passes or by phone (800-3662661).Transaction fees apply. Social Security number
required.
Even more special …
A lifetime license or annual GORP not only provides
access to the great outdoors, proceeds support Georgia
wildlife and state-managed lands.
So skip the wrapping paper this year, and give to the
adventurer on your gift list and all Georgia wildlife with a
Lifetime Sportsman License or annual Georgia Outdoor
Recreational Pass.
The Wildlife Resources Division, part of the state
Department of Natural Resources, uses hunting and fishing license sales to fulfill its wildlife mission. Yet sales
of Lifetime, Sportsman and other licenses are also a key
Contributed by Melissa Cummings, the Communications/
Outreach Specialist at the Georgia DNR, Wildlife
Resources Division.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
Franklin America Mort Music City Bowl
Hyundai Sun Bowl
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Chick-fil-A Bowl
Heart of Dallas Bowl
TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl
Capital One Bowl
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AllState Sugar Bowl
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get to watch our favorite college teams grab the pigskin
and play in some really great
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with a handy dandy list of the
upcoming college bowl games.
Hopefully our list has been
helpful to you over the years by
giving you a good idea of what’s
coming and when so you can
set up the DVR or plan a party!
Break out the nachos, pizza
and buffalo dip! Hopefully this
season will bring us an exciting
year in bowl games as the college teams rally for the championship!
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KEEP PAULDING BEAUTIFUL
Ever wonder what to do with recyclables? Here is some helpful recycling
information we found which will help keep our planet and our community GREEN!
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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 polystyrene 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 location. 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 service.
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 disposal.
For more information on recycling, you can contact the “Keep Paulding Beautiful” office
at 770-443-0119. www.keeppauldingbeautiful.com
Available for Adoption:
ISABELLE (DOB ~09/24/2002) is a
gorgeous petite senior female Silver Shaded Persian whose family
could no longer keep her – because
the family is expecting a new baby
(they’ve had ISABELLE since she
was 5 months old). ISABELLE is a
bit shy with new people, but once
she gets to know you, she enjoys
being held like a baby so she can
make biscuits. She doesn’t mind grooming, enjoys catnip and laser pointers, and likes to
play after the sun goes down (she is a bit of a night owl!). She is definitely looking for her
“retirement home,” but will continue to provide her new family with loads of love and companionship for some time to come. ISABELLE is spayed, up-to-date with vaccines, negative
for Feline FIV/FeLV, microchipped, dewormed, has received flea and ear mite preventative, and
is eligible to receive at least 30 days of prepaid pet health insurance at the time of adoption.
ISABELLE’s adoption fee is our senior rate of $100.00.
Isabelle
To see all our cats available for adoption, please visit www.fancyfelinerescue.org/available.
htm, then emails us, FancyFelineResQ@bellsouth.net, or call 678-522-2152, to schedule an
appointment to meet your new family member!
Fancy Feline Rescue of the South is a licensed, non-profit, no-kill rescue organization dedicated to individual attention and excellent care to homeless cats, working hard to find them
good homes.
In LOVING MEMORY of my
sweet Penny. 1996-2012.
Thank you for 16 beautiful
years. You were an incredible
member of my family,
a true soul-mate of pets.
How I will miss you.
Some day I hope to share the
testimony of God’s love and
provision that He
demonstrated through
your life.
Penny
A special thank you to Hiram Animal
Hospital and Dreamland Pet Memorial
Center for their caring support and integrity
during this sad time.
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‘Snowbird’ Hummers
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eep your hummingbird feeders filled and available this fall and winter.
That’s the recommendation of Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
biologists, who know that some hummers spend winter in the state and
benefit from the nourishment feeders offer.
Twelve hummingbird species have been recorded in Georgia. But while the
only one that nests here - the ruby-throated hummingbird - migrates south and
leaves the U.S. by mid-October, species from the western U.S. and Central America
sometimes show up as early as August and stay until about April. These newcomers
include rufous hummingbirds, which have the longest migration route of any hummer, and the calliope hummingbird, the smallest bird in the nation.
Many Georgians once took their feeders down in fall for fear the free food would
keep hummingbirds from migrating. But the birds migrate in response to day length,
not food supply. Keeping feeders up in the winter does not hinder migration. Instead,
some fortunate homeowners with full feeders have enjoyed playing host to rare visiting hummingbirds in winter.
“People enjoy doing it. (And) we get good information” involving the birds, said
Jim Ozier, a program manager with the Wildlife Resources Division’s Nongame
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The rufous is the most commonly seen wintering hummer in the Southeast. This species flits from breeding ranges that extend from the Pacific Northwest as far north as
southern Alaska to its primary wintering grounds in south-central Mexico. However,
a few rufous hummingbirds take a different path and are spotted throughout Georgia
and the rest of the Southeast during winter.
The calliope hummer is another snowbird, colorful but tiny at about a 10th of an
ounce. A calliope was first recorded in the Peach State during the winter of 19981999. The website www.GaHummer.org reports that winter 2010-2011 highlights
included a buff-bellied hummingbird spotted on Jekyll Island, a broad-tailed hummer
in Douglasville and an Allen’s in Braselton.
Western hummingbird species can be difficult to identify. But Georgians can contact
Wildlife Resources’ Nongame Conservation Section in Forsyth at (478) 994-1438,
about hummer sightings. These reports document the incidence of wintering hummers and help biologists determine the birds’ habitat needs.
Georgians can help conserve endangered and other nongame wildlife by purchasing
or renewing a bald eagle or hummingbird license plate, contributing to the Georgia
Wildlife Conservation Fund through the state income tax check off or donating directly to the fund. Each option provides vital support for the Nongame Conservation
Section, which receives no state appropriations for its mission to conserve wildlife
not hunted, fished for or trapped, as well as rare plants and natural habitats.
Visit www.GeorgiaWildlife.org/conservation for more information, or call Nongame
Conservation offices in Social Circle (770) 761-3035, Forsyth (478) 994-1438 or
Brunswick (912) 264-7218.
Hummingbirds sighted
in our great state of Georgia:
pauldinghumane.org
770-445-1511
(Closed Wednesdays)
Open Daily Noon to 5 pm
Lila Blue
www.newhopeanimalhospital.org
Dr. Clay Leathers
770-485-1536
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-6pm
Saturdays 8am-12pm
1st and 3rd Saturdays only
49 Hosiery Mill Road
Suite 135
Dallas, GA 30157
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!
$25 off
Allen’s
Anna’s
Black-chinned
Broad-billed
Broad-tailed
Buff-bellied
Calliope
Green-breasted mango
Magnificent
Ruby-throated
Rufous
Green violet-eared*
your entire first visit
with a minimum purchase of $100
includes annual vaccines, heartworm test/
preventatives, flea/tick treatments, spay neuter,
dental, general medical visits, surgeries
& emergencies
May not be combined with any other offer.
May include multiple pets. Expires 1/15/13.
PET PICTURE DAY!
December 14th
Reservations required. Call for appointment.
*This species is listed as provisional, meaning a photograph is needed to add it to
the state’s official list.
Contributed by Melissa Cummings, the Communications/Outreach Specialist at the
Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division.
Our Town
Our Town
For more information or directions to
the shelter, please visit us at
Nail Trim
FREE Bath,
& Anal gland expressions
find us!
with full annual exam
May not be combined with any other offer.
May include multiple pets. Expires 1/15/13.
Bring in ad to receive discount.
Caring for Your Pets Like Family
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what’s cookin’
crossword
ACROSS
1. Type of cancer
8. The “Reason for the
Season”
13. Worked in an office
14. Eastern European
16. Changed
17. ‘Big Bro’ in Angry
Birds
18. Reads again
19. Pedophiles
20. “Good grief!”
21. Battering device
22. Long-jawed fish
23. Go over
25. Alert
27. Absorbed, as a cost
28. Caviar, for one
31. Certain digital
watch face, for short
32. Least stressed
33. “___ Cried” (1962 hit)
36. Captain
40. Voting “nay”
41. At sea
42. Third letter, Hebrew
alphabet
44. Backstabber
45. Dash
46. Beam intensely
47. Hole in the head
49. Voids
52. Of the mouth
53. Fermented fodders
54. Old men
55. Display unit
56. Blew it
57. Bad-mouth
DOWN
1. Bogeyman
2. Maintained
3. Repeat
4. Relating to a creed
5. Creole vegetable
6. Reward
7. Annexes
8. Large drinking bowl
9. Times to call,
in classifieds
10. African republic
11. Unpack
12. Blows a gasket
14. Most illuminated
15. Of Lebanon
24. 12-point type
25. Thrashers
26. High points
29. Trolley
30. Alone
33. Ebeneezer
34. A more grating voice
35. Siren
37. Automobile concern
38. “Away in ______”
39. Birds
43. Rent payer
45. Stacked
48. Explosive ignitor
49. Fishing, perhaps
50. Bridle parts
51. High-five, e.g.
December
National Fruitcake Month
F
ruit cake is synonymous with Christmas and
the holidays; and at my Mom’s house, you can’t have
Christmas without one. Fruit cake is described as a cake made
with chopped candied fruit, dried nuts, and spices. There are many recipes
online, but fortunately you don’t have to be a “chef ” to make one. The most
FAMOUS fruit cake by far is made by the Claxton Fruit Cake Company.
The Claxton Fruit Cake Company has a rich, interesting history that goes
back nearly 100 years! They continue to have a strong commitment of quality,
value and service to their customers locally and around the world. With this in
mind, they have developed some delicious recipes using their fruit cake:
Claxton Dream Cake
1/2 Lb. Claxton Fruit Cake
1 Box White Cake Mix
3 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Cup Water
Mix cake mix, eggs, oil and water in a mixing bowl. Add
fruit cake pieces and hand mix. Place in a 9” x 13” greased
pan then back at 350 degrees, 30 minutes or until done.
Glaze while hot. Chopped nuts can be added. Serve warm
with vanilla ice cream, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar or with
whipped cream and a cherry.
Claxton Coconut Balls
1 Lb. Claxton Fruit Cake
3/4 Cup Coconut Flakes
1 Cup Powered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Almond Flavoring
Shape fruit cake into balls. Roll balls in almond
flavoring, powered sugar and coconut flakes.
Refrigerate until served.
Holiday Party Pleasers
1/2 Lb. Claxton Fruit Cake
Box Yellow Cake Mix
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Rum Flavoring
Mix cake mix, eggs, oil and rum flavoring until smooth. Stir in fruit cake pieces. Form
balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for twelve minutes. Decorate
with cherries or nuts. A cream cheese icing can also be added. Cream cheese icing
is made from eight ounces of cream cheese, one stick of butter, one box of powered
sugar and one tablespoon of vanilla or rum flavoring. Cream until smooth and spread
onto cooled cookies.
Chocolate-Covered Claxton Fruit Cake
(Makes 30 to 40 Strips)
1 Lb. Claxton Fruit Cake
12 oz. block of Milk Chocolate or White Chocolate for dipping
Chopped Nuts (if desired)
Chill fruit cake thoroughly. Slice and cut into small strips. It is a
good idea to slice the fruit cake before melting chocolate. Melt
chocolate in microwave according to directions. Carefully
slices into chocolate and place on wax paper. (Cover
with chopped nuts if desired). Strips can be frozen for
extended keeping.
PAGE 30 PAGE 30 Many thanks to the Claxton Fruit Cake Company for
permission to reprint these recipes, and for the FRUIT
CAKE! Please visit them online at www.ClaxtonFruitCake.
com to read more about their history, see a complete list of
holiday food items and more delicious recipes.
For Advertising information Call 770.222.2699 • ourtownmagazine@bellsouth.net Our Town
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C
olonial Hills Christian School is a fully accredited Christian school with
graduates in almost every major university in the south. Students are given a
balanced education which places an emphasis on academic excellence while
broadening the development of the student body through a school wide program
involving competitive athletics and fine arts.
A Ministry of Colonial Hills Baptist Church
In addition, our student’s character and spiritual growth is actively promoted through
Bible classes, chapel programs, character training, and community service projects.
CHCS offers a comprehensive program that addresses the educational needs of the
WHOLE child.
Middle School students participate in numerous areas including computers, art,
band, choir, Spanish, study skills, current events, reading, speech and careers. Also,
qualifying students are given the opportunity to begin high school classes in 8th
grade.
High school students have a variety of electives, honors, and advanced placement classes from which they can select. Students can potentially graduate with 24
hours of college credit for class work done in high school. Also, CHCS students continue to score above the National and State averages for the “SAT.”
Average “SAT” Test Scores
Class of 2012 Averaged - 1543
State of Georgia Average – 1452
National Average - 1498
• Small Class Size
• Cutting Edge Technology
• Interactive White Boards
in every Classroom
• Well Rounded Advanced Curriculum
• Advanced Academics
including Honors and AP Classes
• Art • Music • Band • Drama
• Competitive Athletic Program
• Fully Accredited
CHCS offers competitive school-wide athletics; including an after school athletic program for elementary students in grades 1-5 in soccer and basketball and 25 different
sports teams on various levels including football, volleyball, cross country, basketball,
soccer, and cheerleading. Also, they have an expansive fine arts program including,
elementary music, three bands, choirs, art, yearly drama productions and yearly participation in fine arts festivals
ENROLLING NOW
for K4-12th Grade
www.chrams.org
7131 Mt. Vernon Rd.,
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
CHCS is located at 7131 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122. They
are enrolling NEW students now for the upcoming Spring Term beginning January,
2013, as well as the 2013-2014 school year. Contact them at 770-941-6342 to schedule a visit or shadow day for your student! Go online at www.CHRams.org for more
information and forms.
Paulding Chamber
of
770-941-6342
Celebrating Over 50 Years of Excellence
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Gold Sponsor: $2500.00
Listing as Gold Sponsor on all advertising,
invitations and signage at the event
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