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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine
Our Town
September 2009
Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope
High School Football 2009
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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine
Our Town
Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope
Publisher/Editor: Jules Williams / Teresa Parrish
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ONLINE: www.OurTownFamily.com
Contributing Writers:
Leisa A. Bailey D. Hodari Brooks
Warren Fets
Mary Hammock
B. Bejie Herrin
Andrea R. Julien
Jared Key Dan Roberts
Jack Stevens Calendar of Events.......................................................6-7
Relationships: Change.......................................................8
Family Focus: Newborns................................................10
Health & Fitness: Cornerstone 5K Run........................12
Home Decor: Faux Finishes............................................14
Special: High School Football Schedules....................16-17
Finance: Social Security..................................................18
Medical: Football Injuries..............................................20
Home Improvement: Summer End Landscaping.........24
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.
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Pets: Diabetes...................................................................29
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t Our Town, we really look forward to high school football, especially
since our sons play. When we thought about this month’s cover, it
was an easy choice to highlight each of the high school football teams
in Paulding with one of their players. We were so blessed to have a representative
from each of the FIVE high schools in Paulding. Since most of them had scrimmages
the night before, it meant a lot to us that these young men committed to meeting with
us early on a Saturday morning.
Dustin Womack #57 - Paulding County High School
Dustin is the son of Michael and Amy Womack, and is a life
long resident of Dallas. Dustin has played football for seven
years, and currently plays in the positions of Offensive Guard
and Defensive End for PCHS. Dustin is a senior this year, and
is looking forward to seeing the team grow as a family and perform well. He also wants the team to earn the respect of their
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Jackson Shaw #76 – South Paulding High School
Jackson is the son of Ron and JoAnn Shaw, and has lived in
Dallas his entire life. Jackson has played football for 12 years,
and currently plays in the position of Defensive End for SPHS.
Jackson is a senior and is looking forward to his last year by
being with the friends and teammates he’s been with for the last
four years. He’s excited about the development of this year’s
team and hoping they have a GREAT season. Jackson also runs
track for SPHS.
Darrius LaVon Stephens #58 –
Hiram High School
Darrius is the son of LaTonya Stephens German of Hiram.
Darrius has lived in Paulding for the past three years and has
played football for five years. He currently plays in the position
of Offensive and Defensive Lineman and Linebacker for HHS.
Darrius, a senior, is looking forward to this football season with
the hopes of bringing a Championship to his school. Darrius
also runs track for HHS.
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Chris is the son of Charles and Christina Conley of Dallas.
Chris has lived in Paulding County for three years, and has only
been playing football for two years. He currently plays in the
positions of Wide Receiver and Free Safety for NPHS. Chris is
a junior this year and is looking forward to seeing how he and
the team have grown and matured, and is anxious to see if all
their hard work has paid off. Chris also plays basketball and
runs track for NPHS.
Taylor Stephens #49 – East Paulding High School
Taylor is the son of Gary and Debbie Stephens. Taylor and his
family have been in the Paulding area for the past seven years.
He has played football for 10 years, and currently plays in the
positions of Tight End and Line Backer for EPHS. Taylor is also
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September 5-7; Saturday to Monday 10am–5pm
During this 23rd annual event, the Square becomes a family-friendly destination of
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is located at 298 Mustang Drive, off Hwy 61, south of Paulding Co. High School. $11
per walker or $31 per family or team of 4. There is an Elementary School Challenge;
awards for the school with the most percentage of participants based on enrollment.
For more info contact Paulding Parks & Rec at 770-445-8065.
HIRAM FAITH & FAMILY FESTIVAL– Ben Hill Strickland Park & Ampitheater
September 12; Saturday 12pm-10pm
The 1st Annual Hiram Faith & Family Fest is a family oriented, local business sponsored event that your whole family is sure to enjoy. This day long extravaganza
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call 770-577-4013 or 678-409-7883.
WALK FOR LIFE – First Baptist Church of Dallas
September 26; Saturday – Registration 9:30am, Walk 10am – 11am
Paulding Pregnancy Services (PPS) invites you to join them as they raise funds and
bring awareness in support of LIFE. The two mile walk is open to anyone – strollers
welcome. For more info about the Walk for Life, including walking as a sponsored
walker, contact PPS online at pauldingpregnancy.org, by phone at 770.222.6911 or by
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7TH ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR & STREET FESTIVAL – Porter Family Chiropractic
September 19; Saturday 11am – 3pm
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PAULDING 45 & OVER SINGLES CLUB ACTIVITIES
September 8; (Every 2nd Tuesday of the month) 6:30pm – Ryan’s in Hiram
September 15; Tuesday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Jalapeno Joe’s in Hiram
Paulding Singles Club members participate in dining socials, dance nights, movies,
bowling, car shows, music events, adopt a solider and more. Monthly meetings are
held at Ryan’s. Also, join them for their After Hours Social and Trivia Night at Jalapeno
Joe’s. For more information please call Andree at 770-505-3237.
LIFE ON THE SOUTHERN HOME FRONT– Pickett’s Mill Battlefield
September 12; 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 $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and
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WEST COBB MOTHER’S & MORE – West Cobb Chapter
September 17; (Every 3rd Thursday of the month) 7:30pm
Need some adult conversation? Join the W. Cobb Chapter of Mother’s and More! From
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NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR – Jim R. Miller Park
September 24 thru October 4; Thursday through Sunday
The 77th annual NGSF featuring live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals,
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THIRD ANNUAL 5K CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE – Cornerstone
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October 3; Saturday - Registration begins at 7am, Run begins at 8am
Please join us for the 3rd Annual community 5K run and Health Fair. All proceeds
will go to the Shepherd’s Rest Ministry; a Paulding County domestic violence shelter
for women. Please contact Dr. Jared Key or Dr. Daniel Roberts at Cornerstone (770)
439-7765 for race applications, sponsorship information, and other info.
4th ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER PURITY BALL – Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
October 3; Saturday 6pm – 10pm
Hosted by Paulding Pregnancy Services, this event is designed to help build stronger
relationships between fathers and daughters and encourage young ladies to make
positive, healthy choices with their lives. Recommended for girls ages 10 and older
and their fathers. If their father is not available to attend, a step-father, uncle, grandfather or other father figure is invited to attend with her. The event includes a fully
catered meal, special musical and dramatic performances, father-daughter dancing,
professional photography, games and fun. The cost is $25.00 per person and church/
semi-formal dress is suggested. Find out more and register online at www.paulding
pregnancy.org/purityball or call Ball Coordinator, Kim Gramling, at 678-852-9867. PAULDING COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY APPRECIATION DAY – Paulding Meadows
October 10; Saturday 12pm – 5pm
You are invited to join Paulding’s public service officials Sheriff Gary Gulledge, Fire
Chief Michael Earwood, District Attorney Drew Lane, Dallas Police Chief Scott Halter,
Hiram Police Chief Johnny Shirley and many others in recognizing and celebrating
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By Leisa A. Bailey, Ph.D.
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Why is Change So Hard?
hange is a constant in life, yet many dread and react to it with panic.
Change is hard – so hard; in fact, it is often avoided at all costs. By
avoiding change, we create problems with lost opportunities and can
create a life that is stuck – with less joy. However, change can be scary. Most
people like predictability and thrive on certainty. Change requires stepping
into the unknown and losing a comfortable routine.
Resistance to change can come from different sources. Personality style
impacts how we respond to change. High energy, outgoing individuals appear
to adapt to change more easily while lower energy, introspective individuals may have more difficulty. Level of self-esteem can also have a significant
impact on the ability to adapt to change. Additionally an individual’s level of
stress impacts the capacity to accept change.
Some changes are caused by external events. These changes can be positive and
exciting such as a new marriage, the birth of a child, or moving to a new home. Even
when a change is desirable, an adaptation can be challenging. Other changes are
the result of loss such as being terminated from a job, or the death of a loved one.
Psychological research has shown the significant stress associated with change caused
by external events.
Some changes come after a conscious decision. These self-imposed changes are hard
because they require altering some kind of habitual behavior. Habits help us function each day. Some habits are great - - like washing your hands. Other habits are bad
- - like over eating. Even attitudes are habits, such as being angry or optimistic. We
all develop our habitual way of being in the world and being in relationships. Habits
serve a purpose, but when ineffective, aren’t helpful. However, changing habits is
difficult.
Many people believe that making personal change is a matter of willpower and if you
want something enough you will make it happen. I believe most have experienced
that wanting something is not enough to effect change. Noah Blumenthal, a noted
Life Coach, wrote in his book: You’re Addicted to You: Why It’s So Hard to Change
and What You Can Do about It, that willpower alone won’t get you to change. He
proposes 3 main strategies.
1. Raise awareness. Understand your current behaviors and appreciate the impact
of the behavior on you and those around you. The first step toward change is to
be conscious of the NEED to change. Envision what you want. Consider writing
it down and describing your goal in detail.
2. Build support. Identify and draw strength from a network of people who help
make your change efforts more effective. People around you can both positively
and negatively impact change. As an example, imagine an individual who has
made a clear, motivated decision to eat healthier. While an individual choice,
it is easy to imagine how the people around can assist or sabotage progress. If
a spouse, family, friends and coworkers are supportive or even share the goal,
there will be fewer invitations to share late night binges, fast food meals, or
encouragement to “get off track”. 3. Take action. Practice new behaviors. Remind yourself to avoid old behaviors.
Review your progress. Each day, take small steps toward the change you are wanting. Change happens most effectively when expectations are realistic and there
are not too many changes attempted at once. The commonly held belief is that it
takes about a month of repeated action to start forming a new habit. With time,
the “change” becomes the new habit.
Embracing both change caused by events and decisions presents opportunities. When
you move past your comfort zone you can find increased adventure, excitement and
satisfaction. Often, what we really want is hidden beneath what we’ve settled for.
Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Marietta.
You can learn more about her by visiting: www.marietta-psycologist.com and can
be reached at LeisaB@marietta-psychologist.com.
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Raising a Healthy Newborn
Mary Hammock, MSN, CPNP
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ife, in general, is full of advice. When you are pregnant, the advice is
voluminous. Advice comes from pregnancy and childbirth magazines,
books, family, friends and your obstetrician’s office. Not all advice is
good advice and weeding through it all can be overwhelming.
So here’s more advice from a busy pediatrician practice about your beautiful bundle of joy. First, breast is best. According to the American Academy of
Pediatrics and the United States Surgeon General, breast milk is the best nutrition for your baby. That said, breastfeeding is not an easy task. Like everything
in life, practice makes perfect. New mothers need plenty of rest, good nutrition and water, as
well as emotional
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to breastfeed. It takes
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baby will become an efficient feeder in less time.
Breast milk’s benefits for
the baby include easier digestion, fewer allergy risks, less constipation, less obesity,
less diaper rash, improved immunity and a stronger mother-baby relationship. The
benefits for mother include lower cost, greater convenience, faster recovery, less
post-partum depression, reduced risk for breast cancer and higher satisfaction. Don’t
hesitate to ask for assistance from your pediatrician or a lactation consultant.
Breastfeeding is not the best situation for everybody and there should be no guilt in
bottle feeding. Babies also thrive with commercially made formulas. Cow’s milk, soy,
lactose-free and specialty formulas are available. Consult your pediatrician to find
what formula works best for your little one. No matter the nutrition source, watch
the baby for sucking on hands, rooting or crying to indicate readiness to feed and the
relaxation that occurs with a full tummy.
Secondly, illness prevention is a must. In Kindergarten, we learned to wash our hands
after using the restroom and before eating. In the daily care of a newborn, we should
always wash our hands before handling them, feeding them and after changing them. Anyone who comes to visit must wash their
hands before coming in contact with the baby. If
they are sick with a fever or cough, they should
not enter the home until they have been free of
illness for at least 24 hours. Due to the lack of
immunity, a fever and illness is a big concern in
a newborn. If the baby feels warm, take a rectal temperature. It is the most accurate. If the
temperature is above 100.4, the baby must be
seen immediately at the pediatrician’s office or
emergency care.
Finally, a baby should be put on their back to
sleep. Since the American Academy of Pediatrics instituted the “Back
to Sleep” program, there has been a significant decrease in the incidence of Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies should sleep on a firm, well-fitted mattress
with a waterproof covering and no pillow or fluffy stuffed animals in the crib. Cosleeping is not recommended because of the fear of suffocation from being trapped
in bedding or under a parent.
Newborns frequently have their days and nights mixed up. Caring for a newborn is
exhausting. Arrange your day around your newborn’s sleep schedule and nap when
he or she naps. The laundry and dishes will wait. Around 3-4 months of age, sleeping patterns start to regulate. Feeding frequently during the day makes for a better
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health & fitness
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elping others is the greatest reward in life, and this is why as children
we often dreamt of being firemen, police officers or even doctors
while growing up. These were dreams of making a difference in the
world and helping those who needed it.
Somehow though, growing older with more responsibilities seems to make
one loose sight of beautiful dreams….but fortunately, dreams can be re-kindled. Three years ago upon opening our practice, we knew that community
outreach was not just going to be a vital cornerstone of how we practice, but
a priority, and the mission of our lives.
Community service is not a penalty, it is an honor. The ability to help others;
to reach out and help change the lives around us, and making our community
a better place is a duty and a reward in itself. With this in mind, we take pride,
not just in treating our patients, but in educating them about health, holding
health talks open for anyone to attend, and participating in as many events as
possible to reach the community the best we can.
But there has to be more. In our practice we feel there is a sense of community, and
our members are drafted into our mission. Few things have melted our heart’s more
than seeing our patients coming in with bags of school supplies for a back to school
day, helping us build a playground for a local church, or coming in with boxes filled
with cans of food or toys for our food and toy drives. This is community; people with ability helping those in need. But to make an impact,
we need to get people that are not members of our practice on mission also. This
is the purpose of our 3rd Annual Cornerstone Community Challenge. This is a 5K
run/walk starting in the Poplar Square Shopping Center in which all proceeds will go
to Shepherd’s Rest Ministries Women’s Shelter.
This shelter is a local Paulding County Domestic Violence Shelter. Established in June
of 1997, this organization has helped this community by providing emergency shelter,
transportation, food, clothing and legal advocacy to women and children who have
been, or are at risk of being displaced from their homes due to family violence.
This race is an opportunity for the entire community to come together and help those
in need. Running or walking a 5K is a 30 minute event. Participating as a runner or
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home decor
Faux Painting Techniques
My Kitchen is Open.
By Andrea R. Julien
F
aux Painting, a decorative hand-created painting technique, is very popular in interior designs. It captures warmth of textiles, depth, texture and
blends of light and color to create one of a kind wall treatments for your
home or office. There are numerous techniques, but we’ll look at five trendy
styles.
Glazing - First we have one of the most common types of faux painting,
Glazing. This free form finish is known for its subtle variations of color
and natural, soft glow. Supremely versatile, it can be adapted to any living
environment from modern to traditional. It imparts a peaceful, tranquil feeling that adds to the comfort of any room of you home or where ever you
decide. Glazing techniques color washing, combing and ragging are among
the most popular. Aging - This technique adds a beautiful worn elegant look to cabinetry, wood
paneling, moldings and furniture. Today with the help of superior products aging
techniques seem almost magical in its simplicity. Within minutes you can duplicate
the effects of years of natural weathering. One example is antiquing which involves
sanding down trim or molding, using a knife to shave edges or using a knife or nail
to create little worm holes in wood. Also taking a fine point black marker and create
a few specks on the legs or arms of a piece of furniture. Stenciling - Stenciling is an easy way to add a custom pattern to your walls. It is
widely used in living rooms, floors, bathrooms and furniture. Inspiration can be
found in your home by looking at repeat patterns in wallpapers, rugs, fabrics and
tiles. Designed to work well with different floral prints, stenciling traces its roots as
far back as ancient Egyptian times. I find stencils great over a texture background
such as ragging or sponging or color washes. Marbleizing - Marbleizing is a timeless decorative finish that adds boldness and
grandeur to any space. It can be used successfully in either modern or traditional
environments. When marbleizing, choose a surface that might realistically be made
of marble such as baseboards, molding, panels, fireplace mantels, columns or
tabletops. It also helps to have a piece of marble that you like to use as a guide for
the base and top colors. It works great to add a glaze sealer over your piece. With a
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Wood Graining - Also known as “Faux Bois”, wood graining is a timeless decorative
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style of décor from a Mahogany Gentlemen’s Pub to a bleached oak farmhouse dining room. When wood graining, choose surfaces that are realistically made of wood,
such as baseboards, moldings, panels, mantels, columns or tabletops. I would like
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Raise your deductible. This is one of the most common ways to get a lower monthly
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Research the type of car you wish to purchase and the approximate price of insurance. People often think that smaller cars are less to insure but in some cases this
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If you have children, you could save them a lot of money by putting them on your
current policy. This could be a little risky for you, but if your child is a safe driver, it
could save them hundreds of dollars a year.
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Are You Ready For Some Football?
A Guide to Common Football Injuries
By D. Hodari Brooks, MD
A
s Fall arrives the annual tradition of Friday Night Lights is ready to
begin. As an orthopedic surgeon practicing in the greater metro
Atlanta area, I have the opportunity to treat a number of high school
and college football players’ injuries. It has been my experience that both the
athletes and the parents often have many questions regarding some of the
more common football-related injuries and their treatments. This article will address
some of those issues.
CONCUSSIONS - A concussion is a head injury that results in a traumatic injury to the
brain. The most important aspect of the initial treatment of a concussion is to have
the player properly examined, hopefully by the team physician. Usually the athlete is
not knocked unconscious, however, when loss of consciousness does occur, it typically signifies a more serious injury. The initial assessment focuses on the player’s
mental status which includes headaches, any memory loss, visual problems, and neurologic problems. While symptoms are not usually severe, they can be concerning,
particularly if they do not resolve quickly. In these cases, follow up exams are critical
to assess an individual’s progress. In my experience, there is always a lot of the confusion regarding concussions, particularly in regards to whether the athlete can be
cleared to return to play during the same game. An athlete will often argue that once
he feels back to “normal,” he should be allowed to return to the game. This is an area
of significant controversy in orthopedic literature but it is my professional opinion
that it is always better to err on the side of conservatism and keep the athlete out
of the game when there is any doubt. This is primarily due to the risk of Secondary
Impact Syndrome which can occur when an individual who has had a recent concussion sustains another head injury. This can cause a very serious brain injury. I, therefore, encourage all parents and football players to understand that physicians have to
put the health of the athlete above the interests of the team.
ACL Injuries – the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a key stabilizing structure to the
knee and is perhaps the most commonly feared knee injury because it results in the
athlete being pulled for the duration of the current season. It also usually requires
surgery to reconstruct the torn ligament. Often this injury results from a deceleration,
non-contact injury. It can often take a year to fully recover from this injury and the
subsequent surgery and rehab process.
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Achilles Tendon Injuries – the Achilles tendon connects the large muscles of the calf
to the heel bone. When an athlete tears this tendon, the result is also not being able
to play for the rest of the season. Surgery is typically, but not always, performed and
usually the total rehab process lasts 6-8 months.
Rotator Cuff injuries – this is a collection of four muscles that help to power the
shoulder. Most often this structure is injured when a football player attempts to make
a tackle and has the opposing player “run through” the tackle, causing a sudden jerking injury to the shoulder. If the rotator cuff is sprained (not torn) then often the
injury can be rehabilitated and the player can return at some point during the season.
If completely torn, then treatment ranges from non-operative to surgical repair, and
also typically results in loss of the season.
These are some of the more common problems that I treat as an orthopedic surgeon
involved with treating football injuries. My hope is that I do not have to see any of
you in my office, as I wish all of my parents and athletes a healthy successful football
season. So stay healthy and good luck to all.
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ALL proceeds go to the Public Safety Emergency Fund. To volunteer, rent a
booth or sponsor the event, please contact Micah Gravley 404-759-5876 or
Nancy Hollingshed 678-446-8367.
GRIEFSHARE GROUP - Northwest Christian Church
Ongoing; Monday nights 7pm – 9pm
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SQUARE DANCE CLASSES – Greenbrook Community Center
Ongoing; Thursday 7:30pm
The Paulding Square Dance Club meets weekly for square dance classes. The
classes will be at the Greenbrook Community Center at 149 Greenfield Road
in Hiram, and are open to ALL AGES. Call Sandra for more information 678799-0662.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS - “ARTIST GUILD OF NW GEORGIA”
Ongoing meeting every second Monday of the month; 7pm
Attention all artists, sculptures and photographers! The Guild offers monthly programs on a variety of artistic subjects, and several competitions. Meetings are at 122
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ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES – Northwest Christian Church
Ongoing every month
NWCC is a host site for residents of Paulding and surrounding counties. New food
menus each month. Regular unit of food costs $30, est. value of $60. Monthly specials! 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 angel
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Late Summer in the Landscape
By B. Bejie Herrin, M.S
e have moved toward the end of summer. School
has started for the kids, and people are
starting to think of things other than
landscape and garden tasks. But, there
are many late summer landscape jobs that will
pay off with both immediate and future rewards
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Pruning: Many of the shrubs on your landscape could probably use
a little “touch-up” pruning
with a set of hand pruners
to improve their appearance. Shrubs that have sent
up shoots that are protruding wildly from the canopy
should have the long shoots
cut back to the point of origin. If you can’t reach the
point of origin, at least cut
them back below the canopy. You will be rewarded
with shrubs that look much
neater and more natural looking that if you sheared the
entire shrub. Examples of good candidates for “touchup” pruning are: Ligustrum, holly, Indian hawthorn,
Elaeagnus, cleyera and Abelia.
Roses: If your roses have gotten leggy during the summer, it wouldn’t hurt to give them a trim as well. Be
sure to cut out any diseased, injured or spindly growth.
PAGE 24 PAGE 24 When trimming your roses leave at least half the length
of each main cane or branch. With roses, following a
spray schedule for insects and disease is also important.
This is particularly important for reducing black spot and
powdery mildew problems. If you haven’t fertilized your
roses in the last 4 to 6 weeks, an application of granular
fertilizer, spread well beyond the drip line and watered
in would be beneficial at this time. 15-0-15 is a good fertilizer choice.
When performing any pruning task, always
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Mulch: Now is also a good time to revitalize the mulch
in your landscape. Mulch helps the soil retain moisture,
it helps reduce weeds, and mulch keeps plant roots cool
in the summer and warm in the winter. A nice refreshed
layer of mulch will also give your landscape an appealing
finished look. Keep the mulch a few inches away from
the trunks of the trees and shrubs and apply it in a layer
about 3 to 4 inches thick if you are applying in an area
that does not currently have mulch. If you are refreshing
an area that currently has mulch apply a layer that is 2 to
3 inches thick over the existing mulch.
Perennials: If you have perennials such as bearded iris,
now is the time to start dividing the plants. Many perennials will take over your garden if you don’t divide (split)
them and either remove some of the plants and place
them in another spot in your landscape or share them
with friends. Begin with the Iris; it can be divided the
earliest. Lily and Daylily are also good candidates for late
summer, early fall division. If you want to share them
with your friends, put the divisions in a pot and then sink
the pot in the ground until the spring. The plants will be
ready for sharing come spring. If you want to keep the
divisions, prepare a planting bed in the landscape and
plant the divisions in the new bed. You will be rewarded
with new plants come spring.
As we move toward fall, completing these late summer
landscape tasks will reward you immediately with a
neater more appealing look for your landscape, and in
the future with healthier, more vigorous plants.
B. Bejie Herrin, M.S., is an Instructor of Environmental
Horticulture at Chattahoochee Technical College –
Paulding Campus.
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This shoot was A LOT of fun for us! We hope the guys
enjoyed it. It was amusing at first, because these are all
rival teams, and no one was speaking to each other. But, it
didn’t take long for the dynamic to change and everything
started to clique. During the shoot, Chris made a great
statement that we’ll remember for a long time. He said, “We
might be rivals on the field, but off the field we’re all one
team – Paulding County”. Paulding should be very proud
these fine young men are representing YOU!
There are many people to thank for helping this cover shoot
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PAGE 26 PAGE 26 football field. We thank Bonnie Garrett at Cobb County School
District and Coach Jim Dorsey at McEachern for allowing us to
use the field. We REALLY appreciate Luke Primm of Family Auto
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Chevy Truck –it’s a beauty!
We also want to thank the Athletic Directors and Head Coaches
for each of these schools. We know that loaning out a player for
a magazine cover was the last thing on their minds, but we can’t
express our gratitude enough for sending us such great guys!
On pages 16 and 17 are the game schedules for each school.
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This past month we have gone through personal and professional changes.
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has a NEW look!
We are so excited about the beautiful all GLOSS pages and new format. We
admit that we were not sure we could make this happen for the September
issue, but through prayer and faith, God has poured his favor on us and HE
made it happen! Each month we are so excited to bring you the new issue of
Our Town, and this month is almost as exciting as the very first one.
Proverbs 3:5-7 (New King James Version)
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
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W
ere you aware that diabetes can strike your furry family members? It’s true! Nearly 1 in 400 cats and dogs develop diabetes during
their lifetime. The two forms of pet diabetes your veterinarian can
diagnose are mellitus and insipidus. The good news is that neither is a death
sentence. Early diagnosis and treatment by a qualified veterinarian is necessary…but it can be costly. One 2007 report estimates that the average, per-visit
cost for treating their pet with diabetes exceeded $200!
However, both diabetes insipidus and mellitus can be covered under certain
veterinary pet insurance plans, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket
expense. (If shopping for pet insurance, be sure the plan you choose covers the treatment for this condition; most require enrollment of your pet while he/she is young
- before they develop the illness.)
More common than diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus is also known as “sugar
diabetes”, caused by a deficiency of insulin; the hormone that regulates sugar absorption. It occurs more often in canines, than in cats, generally between the ages of 5-7
years old.
As is the case with human diabetes, when your pet’s body can no longer produce
insulin, sugar builds up in the bloodstream, causing various health issues.
Diabetes mellitus symptoms tend to be very gradual and are often easily
overlooked. However, one notable sign of diabetes mellitus is an overweight pet.
Additionally, when the quantity of sugar doubles the normal level, it spills over into
the urine, creating an increase in your pet’s urine production, thirst and appetite. As
the disease progresses, your pet may develop depression, excessive vomiting, and
become dehydrated. Left untreated, the condition can lead to blindness in dogs,
increasingly weak legs in cats, and eventually malnutrition, coma and death.
As with juvenile diabetes in “pet parents”, diabetes mellitus is commonly treated by
following a proper diet and administering insulin on a regimented schedule. Your
pet’s veterinarian will determine the insulin volume based on weight and reaction
to medication. (Keep in mind, it may take awhile to get your pet regulated, and their
medication may need to be adjusted periodically.)
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16. Excise
17. High
18. Cleaver
19. Become tiresome
20. Chalk, plural
22. Knocked off, in a way
24. ___ lab
25. Lieu
29. Common Market inits.
31. Grooved on
33. “... or ___!”
34. Drive
37. ___ Victor
38. Gift on “The Bachelor”
39. Its quarter says “Birthplace of
Aviation Pioneers”
40. Penalties
42. Kind of column
43. Dress in India
44. Head, slangily
45. Two points
47. “___ Brockovich”
48. Fed. construction overseer
49. Big, fat mouth
50. ___-off coupon
52. ___ Today
54. Dwell
57. Complete
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62. Scratch
65. Able to wear away
67. Away from mouth
68. Dreary
69. Wall light
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11. In-flight info, for short
12. Alternative to Bowser
14. Direction change
15. Hamper
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26. Run off to the chapel
27. Money in the bank, say
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30. Bell sound
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35. Chicago airport
36. Rice wine
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62. More, in Madrid
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hen football season rolls around there’s one traidition,
besides the game, that gridiron gourmets forward to –
TAILGAITING! People get really creative with their tailgate parties,
but you can never go wrong with a good burger. Here are a few ideas that infuse different
flavors into your burgers to make them the hit of the parking lot!
Fajita Burgers
•1.27 oz. packet Lawrys Fajitas Seasoning
•1/4 Cup melted butter
•1 lb. ground beef
•1 brown onion
•2 green peppers
•1 Tablespoon olive oil
•4 hamburger buns
Steps
• Combine fajita seasoning and butter until incorporated. Add ground beef into a bowl and
mix in fajita butter until throughout. Form 4 patties and place in an airtight container for
transport to the tailgate site.
• Prepare onions and peppers at home: Slice onion and peppers into strips and discard
pepper seeds. Sauté in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stirring occasionally, until tender and
browned. Cool and place in a foil pouch. Reheat by placing pouch on the grill at the tailgating site.
• Grill burgers on a lightly oiled rack over medium-high heat, 5 minutes on each side for
medium burgers. Top with reheated onions and peppers and serve on a bun.
Makes 4 servings
Mediterranean Burgers
•
1 lb. ground beef
•
3 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
•
1/4 cup pitted, finely chopped Kalamata olives
•
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
•
4 grilled onion rolls
•
Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mayonnaise •
1 Cup mayonnaise
•
4 sun-dried tomatoes (hydrated)
•
1 tablespoon minced basil leaves
Steps
• Add ground beef into a bowl and mix in cheese, olives, salt and peppers until throughout.
Form 4 patties and place in an airtight container for transport to the tailgate site.
• To make Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mayonnaise: Add mayonnaise and sun-dried tomatoes
into blender and process until smooth. Stir in basil leaves and transfer into an airtight
container. Note: Keep mayo in the cooler on hot tailgating days for maximum freshness.
• Grill burgers on a lightly oiled rack over medium-high heat, 5 minutes on each side for
medium burgers. Top with Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mayonnaise and serve on onion
rolls.
Parmesan Piccata Burgers
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 Teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
• Thin slices of Parmesan cheese for topping
•4 buttered, grilled ciabatta buns or hamburger buns
Steps
• Mix together ground beef, shallots, capers, garlic, grated Parmesan
cheese, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Form 4 patties and
place in an airtight container for transport to the tailgate site.
•Grill burgers on a lightly oiled rack over medium-high heat, 5 minutes on each side for medium burgers. Top shaved Parmesan slices and
serve on a bun.
Makes 4 servings
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beneﬁt is
the Annual
Annual Meeting
One
is the
Meeting of
of Members,
Members, featuring
featuring aa free
free breakfast
breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., a health fair, amusement park rides, tethered
from 8 to 10 a.m., a health fair, amusement park rides, tethered hot air
hot air balloon rides, games for children, pony rides, a book fair and car
balloon
rides, games for children, pony rides, a book fair and car sale
sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and music from The Inspirations at 10 a.m.
from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and music from The Nelons at 10 a.m.
Health Fair
At 11 a.m. get your chance to vote during the Business Meeting of
At
11 a.m. get your chance to vote during the Business Meeting of MemMembers! Don’t miss the great door prizes after the meeting;
bers!
Don’t miss the great door prizes after the meeting; the grand prize is
the grand prize is a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500!
a 2002 Chevy C1500!
Learn more at www.greystonepower.com.
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