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Our Town For Advertising information Call 770.222.2699 • [email protected] PAGE �
The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News MagazinePRESORTED STD
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Our Town is published and direct mailed monthly to prestigious homes in the Paulding County Area. Opinions expressed by the editorial staff are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. Our Town reserves the right to edit and or reject any editorial or advertising content. Our Town is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space or for the validity of claims made by advertisers. Entire contents, including ad design created by Our Town Media Group, Inc., copyright 2010, belong to Our Town of Paulding. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media without prior written permission from the publisher.
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Our Town Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope
The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine
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About the Cover...............................................................5Health & Fitness: Teen Obesity........................................6 Calendar of Events......................................................8, 9, 11Relationships: Mothers....................................................12 Family Focus: Gluten Intolerance...................................14 Home & Design: Enhancing Your Entryway...................16 Home Improvement: Installing a Safe............................18Medical: Summer Injuries................................................21Finance: Price Tricks.........................................................23 Community: Family Alliance.........................................24Outdoor: Mosquitoes / Equipment...............................27 Gardening: Pruning Azaleas...........................................28 Travel: Key Largo.............................................................30 Letter from the Editors.....................................................32 Pets: Toxic Feline Foods...................................................33 May Crossword...............................................................34 What’s Cookin’: Gluten Free...........................................34
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The Holzman FamilyDan, Lindsey and Troy
eeting� new� people�from� Paulding� and�having� them� on� our�
cover� is� always� a� joy� for� us� at�Our�Town.�In�this�special�month�of� May,� we� have� the� Holzman�family�–�Dan,�Lindsey�and�Troy.
The� Holzman’s� bought� their�first� home� in� Paulding� County�after�they�were�married�in�2005.�Dan� is� originally� from� Acworth�and�Lindsey�from�Marietta.�They�met�during� their� senior� year� in�high� school� and� continued� to�date� throughout� college.� They�both� graduated� from� Georgia�Southern�University�in�2004.�
Lindsey� is� the� Student� Affairs� Coordinator� at� the� Mountain� View� Campus� of�Chattahoochee�Technical�College�and�Dan� is� the�Manager�of� the�Georgia�Division,�Central�Yard�Operations�for�Norfolk�Southern�Railroad.
They�welcomed� their� first� child,� a� son�Troy,� to� their�new� family� in�2009.�Troy� is� a�beautiful�one-year�old�who�loves�to�play�and�read.�He�had�quite�the�time�in�his�ball�pit�while�we�were�shooting.�Also,�he�REALLY�loves�cell�phones!�We�imagine�that�in�no�time,�he’ll�be�texting�and�talking�away.�For�Lindsey,�being�a�mom�has�been�a�truly�rewarding�experience.�She�loves�watching�Troy�grow�and�learn�new�things�daily,�and�being�a�mom�is�“definitely�one�of�life’s�greatest�blessings�that�forever�changes�you”.
As�a�family,�Dan�and�Lindsey�have�received�so�much�joy�in�watching�Troy�grow�and�develop�his�personality� in�his� first� year.�They� said� “no�matter�what�we�have�going�on�in�our�lives,�Troy�brings�smiles�and�laughter�into�every�moment�we’re�together”.��Now� that�Troy� is�walking�and� running,� they� love� taking�him� to� the�park.�Being�as�active�as�possible�and�exercising�is�very�important�for�them.�Also,�Dan�is�a�big�fan�of�
the�Cleveland�Indians�and�is�very�happy�that�baseball�season�has�begun.�
This�Mother’s�Day,�Lindsey�is�looking�for-ward�to�spending�time�with�their�family,�including� their� own� “wonderful”� moth-ers.� We� asked� Dan� and� Lindsey� about�their�moms�and�they�said,
“We� are� so� blessed� to� have� such� amaz-ing� mothers� in� our� lives� that� have� truly�worked�hard�to� instill�what� family�means�
and� we� hope� to� continue� these� val-ues� in�our�own� family.�We�have� the�luxury�of�living�close�to�both�sets�of�our�parents�and� the�guidance,� sup-port�and�love�that�they�have�given�to�our� family� couldn’t� be� appreciated�more.”
We� thank� Dan,� Lindsey� and� Troy�for�their�time,�and�we�wish�Lindsey�and�their�moms�a�Happy�Mother’s�Day.
If�you�know�of�a�special�person,�family�or�group�in�Paulding,�we’d�like�you�to�nomi-nate�them�for�a�future�cover.�Send�an�email�to�[email protected].�Include�the�names,�ages,�why�you�think�they�should�be�on�the�cover,�and�contact� information.�(Please�don’t�submit�your�own.�It’s�quite�the�surprise�to�be�nominated.)�Our�selec-tion�committee�will�carefully�review�the�nominations.
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By Felicia Sanders
hildhood� obesity� includes� children� from� 6�to�19�years�old.�“The�Institute�of�Medicine�currently�reported�there�are�approximately�
nine� million� children� of� 6� years� of� age� who� are�considered�to�be�obese.�According� to� the�report,�14%�of�adolescents�in�the�United�States�are�over-weight.�This�figure�has�nearly�tripled�in�the�last�20�years.”�Why�is�this�happening?�America�has�under�gone�a�huge�obesity�epidemic.���
What� are� some� of� the� factors� causing� obesity?�Obesity�tends�to�run�in�families.�Some�people�have�a� genetic� tendency� to� gain� weight� quicker� and�more�easily� than�others,�because� they�burn�calo-ries� at� a� slower� rate.� Although� genetics� strongly�influence�body�type�and�size,�the�“hurry�up”�life-
style�of�most�American�families�also�plays�a�role.�People�also� gain� weight� through� a� diet� of� fast� food;� on-the-go�dining�in�front�of�the�television�or�in�the�car;�high�calo-rie,�low-nutrient�snacks�and�drinks;�larger�food�portions;�and�a�less�active,�more�sedentary�lifestyle.��
With�14%�of�our�teens�being�overweight�they�are�also�at�risk�for�heart�disease,�high�cholesterol,�cancer�and�high�blood�pressure.�Overall,� it�will�shorten�their�lifespan�to�be� significantly� overweight.� According� to� the� American�Heart� Association� and� the� U.S.� Centers� for� Disease�Control�and�Prevention:��
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Among� American� children� ages�two�to�nineteen,�31.9�percent�of�male�Caucasians�and�29.5�per-cent�of� female�Caucasians�are�overweight� or� obese.� Among�American� children� ages� two�to� nineteen,� 40.8� percent�of�Mexican-American�males�and�35�percent�of�Mexican-American� females� are�overweight�or�obese.
However,� the� more�immediate� effects� of�obesity� are� the� dev-astating� social� and� emotional�challenges� that� become� unavoidable.�Obese� teens� generally� have� difficulty� making�friends.�Often�they�are�involved�in�bullying,�either�as�the�perpetrator�or�the�victim.�Plus,�their�self�esteem�greatly�suffers�as�they�are�criticized�by�others�and�recognize�that�they�don’t�fit�the�mold�for�what�society�considers�attrac-tive,� healthy,� or� normal.� If� a� teen� is� obese� and� happy,�they�are�usually�the�exception�rather�than�the�rule.�Their�weight�problems�may� lead�to�extreme�teen�depression,�which�can�affect�every�aspect�of�a�teen’s�life.
Are�your�parents,�brothers,�or�sisters�overweight?�Do�any�of� them� have� health� problems� related� to� their� weight,�
such�as�Type�2�diabetes?�Your�family’s�gene�pool,�eating�hab-
its,� and� activities�play� a� role� in�your� health� and� the� way� you�
look.
Type� 2� diabetes� is� increasing� in�adolescents�and�teenagers�who�are�
overweight.� Diabetes� means� that�blood� glucose� (blood� sugar)� is� too�
high.�Diabetes�is�serious.�It�can�cause�damage� to� your� eyes,� kidneys,� heart�
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Even�if�members�of�your�family�have�type�2� diabetes� or� other� health� problems,� it�
doesn’t�mean�that�you�will�have�the�same�problems.�To�lower�your�chances�of�devel-
oping� them,� eat� healthy� foods,� get� moving�and�talk�to�your�family�or�health�care�provider�if�you�are�concerned�about�your�weight�or�health.
If�this�article�speaks�to�you,�stop�for�a�moment.�Rethink�your�goals�for�yourself�and�your�children…..
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**PLEASE�NOTE�–�Dates,�times�and�locations�are�always�subject�to�change�prior�to�printing.���
GEORGIA�RENAISSANCE�FESTIVALNow�through�-�June�6;�Saturdays�and�Sundays�10:30am�–�6pm�(Rain�or�Shine;�including�Memorial�Day)Enter�through�the�castle�gates�and�spend�the�entire�day�in�merry�old�England.�Shop�the�marketplace�and�be�amazed�as�jugglers,�minstrels,�acrobats,�and�joust-ing�knights�fill�12�Stages�with�fun�entertainment.�For�directions�and�ticket�infor-mation,�visit�their�website�at�garenfest.com.
YARD�SALE�benefiting�PAULDING�RELAY�FOR�LIFEMay�1;�Saturday�8am�–�2pmLGE�Community�Credit�Union�(Hiram�branch)�is�hosting�a�Yard�Sale�to�benefit�LGE’s�Paulding�Relay�for�Life�walk�team.��It�is�open�to�the�public�and�they�will�have�many�household�items�and�clothing.��The�Hiram�branch�is�located�at�5875�Wendy�Bagwell�Parkway,�Hiram,�GA�30141�(intersection�of�Poplar�Springs�Road�and�Highway�278).��
3RD�ANNUAL�NATIONAL�DAY�OF�PRAYER�BREAKFAST�with�GOVERNOR�SONNY�PURDUEMay�6;�Thursday�8am–�Paulding�County�Senior�Community�CenterThe�Paulding�Chamber�cordially�invites�you�to�attend�this�non-denominational�
worship�service�to�offer�prayer�for�our�community,�state�and�nation.�Keynote�speaker�is�Georgia�Governor�Sonny�Purdue.�Reservations�are�required�and�may�be�made�by�calling�(770)�445-6016�or�visiting�the�Chamber�website�at�pauldingchamber.org.�The�cost�for�the�breakfast�is�Members�Prepaid�-�$15,�Members�at�the�Door�-�$20,�Non-members�$25�and�tables�for�10�are�$175�with�program�recognition.�Visa�and�MasterCard�accepted.
NATIONAL�DAY�OF�PRAYER�SERVICE�-�Northwest�Christian�ChurchMay�6;�Thursday�6:45pm�–�8:45pmCome�lift�up�our�community�and�nation�before�God.�Special�programming�for�children�and�nursery�available.�NWCC�is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�call�770-425-2525�or�email�at�[email protected].
LEE�GREENWOOD�‘’CELEBRATE�AMERICA’’�CONCERT�–�Dallas�TheaterMay�6;�Thursday�8pmLGE� Credit� Union� Presents� Lee� Greenwood� in� concert.� Don’t� miss� this� wonderful�event�where�we�will�be�honoring,�as�our�special�guests,�military�men�and�women�from�Paulding�County�who�have�recently�served�in�Afghanistan�and�Iraq.�Tickets�are�$45.00�and�doors�open�at�7pm.�Contact�the�Paulding�Chamber�at�770-445-6016�or�visit�pauld-ingchamber.org�for�more�information.
LEARNING�CAREER�FAIR�for�STUDENTS�-�South�Paulding�High�SchoolMay�7;�Friday�9am�–�1pmThe�goal�is�to�inform�students�of�career�opportunities�available�to�them.�Invited�busi-ness� owners� help� educate� students� about� opportunities� in� career� area.� This� is� not�about�particular�job�opportunities.�Booth�space�at�the�fair�is�free�and�lunch�will�be�pro-vided.�Please�contact�Carole�Golden,�Career�Tech�Dept�Chair�and�Work-Based�Learning�Coordinator� at� South� Paulding� High� School� by� phone� at� 770-949-9221� or� email� at�[email protected]�for�more�information�or�to�register�for�the�Career�Fair.
SUMMER� DAY� CAMP� 2010� –� Sponsored� by� Paulding� County� Parks� and� Recreation�DepartmentMay�8;�Saturday�8am�–�DRAWINGOpen�to�children�5�–�12�year�old.�Parents�wishing�to�have�their�child�attend�summer�day�camp�must�pre-register.�This�does�not�guarantee�a�space�for�your�child,�it�only�insures�your� name� will� be� placed� in� a� pool� from� which� names� will� be� drawn.� You� must� be�present�on�Saturday,�May�8�at�Mt�Tabor�Park�(1550�E.�Paulding�Drive)�for�the�drawing�at�8:00am.�The�cost�of�camp�is�$120�per�week�per�child�(full�day)�8am�–5pm.�Earliest�drop�off�7:30am.�Latest�pick�up�5:30pm.�$60�per�week�per�child�(half�day)�8am-12pm�or�1pm-5pm.�For�info�please�call�770-445-8065�or�770-505-3885.
MOTHER’S�DAY�–�May�9;�Sunday�He�honors�the�childless�wife�in�her�home,�he�makes�her�happy�by�giving�her�children.�Psalm�113:9�Honor�your�Mother,�Grandmother�or�special�Caregiver�on�this�truly�special�day.
SUPERVISED�VISITATION�VOLUNTEER�TRAINING�–�Family�Alliance�of�PauldingMay�13;�Thursday�6:30pm�–�8:30pm**See�our�article�on�the�Community�Outreach�page.�If�you�wish�to�become�a�volunteer�to�supervise�visitation,�training�will�be�held�at�the�Welcome�Home�Center�located�at�27�Alexander�Street�in�Hiram.�Call�the�Alliance�for�more�info�678-202-5777.
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RELAY�FOR�LIFE�-�Paulding�County�High�SchoolMay�14;�Friday�6pm�to�Saturday�10amWALK�FOR�A�CURE!�Organize�your�families�or�groups�to�participate�in�this�great�commu-nity�fundraising�event�benefiting�the�American�Cancer�Society.�Participate�with�71�teams�and�over�1,000�people�from�Paulding!�The�event�begins�at�6pm�with�a�prayer,�then�the�Survivors�lap�at�7pm.�There�are�many�special�activities�during�the�night,�including�the�beautiful�luminary�lighting.�Closing�ceremonies�will�be�the�next�morning.�You�do�not�have�to�be�part�of�a�team�to�participate.�To�register�or�for�more�info�visit�pauldingrelay.org.
DALLAS�FARMER’S�MARKET�OPENING�DAY�–�Downtown�DallasMay�15;�Saturday�8am�–�12�noon
MOTOR�CYCLE�RIDE�&�RALLY�Honoring�the�ARMED��FORCESMay�15;�Saturday�9:45am�Registration,�10:30am�StartJoin�Sisters�in�Christ�Ministries�in�honoring�our�Armed�Forces�by�participating�in�this�event�benefiting�the�USO.�Riders�get�a�free�t-shirt,�lunch�and�are�eligible�for�door�prizes.�Cost�is�$25�per�rider�and�$5�for�passengers.�This�is�a�60�mile�police�escorted�ride.�After�the�ride,�the�fun�continues�with�music,�food,�an�obstacle�course�and�bike�show.�(Entry�fee� for�bike� show� is� $15)�Exhibitors� include�Patriot�Guard� riders,� Armed�Forces� and�Police�motorcycle�demos.�To�register�or� for�more� info�visit�unitedinchrist.info�or� call�770-562-9668.
3rd�ANNUAL�“DAY�OF�DRUMS”�–�Benefit�for�the�Jonathan�Hicks�Memorial�Scholarship�FundMay�15;�Saturday�Jonathan�Hicks�was�a�special�student�in�the�band�at�East�Paulding�High�School�with�a�deep�love�for�drums�and�percussion.�Don’t�miss�this�great�opportunity�to�see�some�of�the�best�drummer’s� in� the�world,�brought�here� to�honor�Jonathan’s�memory.�Tickets�will�be�$10.00�and�featured�artist,� times�and�event� location�will�be�available�on�their�website,�dayofdrums.com.�
OPEN�HOUSE�–�Life�Smiles�of�New�HopeMay�15;�Saturday�11am�–�12�noonLife�Smiles�of�New�Hope�is�hosting�an�open�house�at�their�new�location�-�49�Hosiery�Mill�Road� in�New�Hope.� (Off�East� Paulding,�behind� the�Waffle�House)�There�will� be�fun�for�the�entire�family�and�special�giveaways!�Don’t�miss�this�chance�to�stop�by,�meet�Dr.�Parbhoo�and�his�friendly�staff�at�their�beautiful�office.�For�more�info�call�770-445-1314.
“CLOUDY�WITH�A�CHANGE�OF�MEATBALLS”�–�Taylor�Farm�ParkMay�22;�Saturday�8pm�–�10pmBring�the�family�out�for�an�old�fashion�movie�night.�Bring�your�own�lawn�chairs,�blan-kets�and�picnic.�Enjoy�a�special�evening�at�the�Pole�Barn.�Everyone�will�be�treated�to�a�well�known�movie�on�the�BIG�SCREEN.�No�alcoholic�beverage�allowed.�Taylor�Farm�is�located�at�1380�Pine�Valley�Road�in�Powder�Springs.�Call�770-445-8065�for�more�infor-mation.
WELLSTAR�SAFETY�CLASSES�–�Paulding�Chamber�of�CommerceDefensive�Driving�--�An�instructional�class�designed�for�adults�and�young�people�ages�15�and�olderMay�22;�Saturday�9am�–�3pm�Cost�is�$50.�To�register�call�770-956-STAR�(7827)Healthcare�Provider�CPR�class�for�medical�personnelJune�5;�Saturday�9am�–�3pm�Cost�is�$60.�To�register�call�770-956-STAR�(7827)
EMPLOYMENT�NETWORKING�GROUP�-�Northwest�Christian�ChurchMay�23;�Sunday�5pmFrustrated�by�the�job�market?�Looking�for�a�new�job�or�career?�At�the�next�meeting�the�topic�will�be�“Navigating� the�Networking�Circuit:�Networking�Techniques� that�Work.”�NWCC� is� located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.� For�more� info� call� 770-425-2525�or�email�at�[email protected].
3rd�ANNUAL�PENNY�MCHENRY�HYDRANGEA�FESTIVALHistoric�Downtown�DouglasvilleJune�4-6;�Friday�through�Sunday�at�various�times�and�locationsCome�join�the�fun�at� the�3rd�annual�Penny�McHenry�Hydrangea�Festival.�The�festival�will�include�a�Ball�featuring�a�Hat�Display�Parade,�Main�Street�Market,�Flower�Show,�day�and�night�garden� tours,� vendors,� food�music�and�entertainment.�Visit� the�website� to�check�scheduling�and�other�information.�PennyMcHydrangeaFestival.com
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By Leisa A. Bailey, Ph.D.
have�written�in�the�past�about�the�importance�of� fathers� and� how� much� they� contribute� to�the� lives� of� their� children� and� to� the� family.�
However,�I’ve�never�written�about�being�a�mom.�It’s� a� no-brainer� to� declare� that� mothers� are�important.� Psychological� research� confirms�what�we� know� by� common� sense� -� mothers� are� cru-cial� in� the� emotional� and� physical� development�of� children.� Babies� need� a� mother’s� love� and�
attention�and�there�is�something�uniquely�special�in�the�relationship�between�a�mother�and�a�child.�Mothers�play�a�critical�role�in�family�life�and�have�invaluable�contribu-tions�in�creating�the�next�generation.
Mothers�Day�is�the�day�set�aside�to�honor�mothers�and�to�let�moms�know�how�much� they�are�appreciated.� In� the�United�States,�Mother’s�Day�falls�on�the�second�Sunday�in�May�of�each�year�and�became�an�official�holiday�in�1914.�However,�Americans�didn’t�originate�the�idea�of�honoring�mothers�and� their�many�contributions�and�sacrifices.� In�fact,�tributes�to�mothers�actually�date�back�to�the�ancient�Greeks�and�Romans.
Being�a�mom�has�at�times�been�described�as�a�thankless�job.� So�much�gets�unnoticed� and� seemingly�unappreci-ated.�However,� the�work� involved� in� caring� for� a�home�and�family�are�enormous�even�if�not�directly�related�to�a�pay�check.�Salary.com�completed�a�survey�of�more� than�
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There�are� so�many� things�no�one� tells� you�about�being�a�mom.� It� is� a� rare�mother�who�never�experiences� self-doubt.� Being� a� mother� includes� continual� changes� in�the� job� description.� As� soon� as� you� master� or� even� get�a�little�bit�comfortable�with�one�stage,�your�child�grows,�changes,� and� demands� you� learn� something� new.� How�truly�difficult!
New� moms� especially� express� painful� feelings� of� inad-equacy�because�our�culture�tends�to�focus�on�“maternal�instincts”�and�“falling�in�love�with�your�baby�at�first�sight”.�While� these� phenomenons� may� exist,� there� are� many�more�experiences�of�being�overwhelmed�and�exhausted.�Women� tend� not� to� open� up� about� their� struggles� and�frustrations� in� mothering.� Even� worse,� mothers� often�are� openly� and� harshly� critical� of� other� mothers.� These�factors�make�it�difficult�to�be�realistic�about�being�a�good�mother.�It�is�essential�to�give�up�on�perfection.��You�will�make�mistakes,�you�will�disappoint�-�and�your�child�will�survive!���While� challenging,�being�a�mom� is� also�wonderful.�The�tasks�are�so�important,�the�demands�so�endless,�and�often�the� criticisms� so� painful� that� it� is� essential� to� develop�strategies�to�enjoy�the�roller�coaster�ride�called�mother-
hood.�Having�fun�and�enjoying�the�process�of�mothering�is�not�only�important�-�it�is�survival!�Strive�to�let�go�of�your�own�and�others� expectations� and�allow� the� fun� to� take�whatever�form�available.
Being� a� great� mom� is� about� being� yourself� and� giving�your� children� the� best� of� you.� This� requires� taking� the�time�to�care�for�you�and�accepting�yourself�without�judg-ments.�During� those� times�when�you� struggle,� get�help�from�family�members,�and�seek�advice�from�others�along�the�journey.�Children�don’t�need�perfect�mothers� -� they�just� need� mothers� who� are� present,� nurturing,� and� are�“good�enough”.
This�year,�on�Mother’s�Day� take� the� time� to� thank�your�mom.�If�you�are�dad,�thank�the�mother�of�your�children.�If�you�are�a�mom,�take�the�time�to�recognize�your�worth�and�contributions�to�your�family.�All�of�us�should�remem-ber� to� acknowledge� and� appreciate� the� sacrifices� and�challenges�each�mother�faces.��
Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private prac-tice in Marietta. You can learn more about her by visiting: www.marietta-psychologist.com. You may reach her at [email protected].��
“All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
Abraham Lincoln
Reflections on Being a MotherReflections on Being a Mother
Dedicated to Dr. Bailey’s mother, Evelyn, with my endless love and appreciation.
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luten�is�a�protein�composite�found�in�many�foods.�It�comes�from�wheat,�barley�and�rye.�These�grains�are�the�basis�of�the�typical�American�diet.�Unfortunately,�some�children�develop�a�gluten�intolerance�which�can�result�in�a�variety�of�
health�problems.�Their�symptoms�are�often�missed�or�blamed�on�other�conditions.�This�article�is�intended�to�help�parents�identify�the�symptoms�of�gluten�intolerance�and�understand�the�benefits�of�a�gluten�free�diet�for�affected�children.
Gluten�intolerance,�also�called�Celiac�Sprue,� is�not�an�allergy�to�wheat,�barley�and�rye.� It� is� an� auto-immune� reaction� triggered� by� a� protein� found� in� these� grains.�If� the� condition� is� untreated,� inflammation� damages� the� lining� of� the� small� intes-tine.�This�leads�to�poor�absorption�of�nutrients�and�the�loss�of�important�digestive�enzymes.� The� symptoms� are� the� result� of� impaired� digestion� and� a� deficiency� of�minerals� and� fat� soluble� vitamins.� Patients� with� gluten� intolerance� can� experience�poor�growth,�muscle�cramps,�skin�rashes,�anemia,�weakness�and�tingling�sensations�in�their�extremities.�There�is�an�increased�risk�for� intestinal�cancer�and�osteoporo-sis.�However,�the�risk�for�these�problems�and�the�symptoms�return�to�normal�if�the�patient�sticks�to�a�gluten�free�diet.�
While� gluten� intolerance� is� generally� considered� a� gastrointestinal� disorder,� the�intestinal� symptoms� vary� widely� between� individuals.� Affected� patients� might� have�chronic�constipation�or�diarrhea.�However,�some�patients�have�no�recognizable�prob-lems�with�their�digestion.�This� is�one�of� the�reasons�the�diagnosis� is�often�missed.�Common�symptoms�include�fatigue,�irritability,�abdominal�pain,�bloating,�joint�pain�and� depression.� Interestingly,� some� patients� with� neurologic� conditions� such� as�autism�and�schizophrenia�also�experience�improved�symptoms�when�they�are�kept�on�a�gluten�free�diet.�It�is�believed�that�the�build-up�of�poorly�digested�gluten�pro-teins�has�a�toxic�effect�on�their�brains.
The�only�known�treatment�for�gluten�intolerance�is�a�life-long�gluten�free�diet.�Strict�adherence�to�the�diet�is�important�to�allow�the�intestinal�wall�to�heal�and�therefore�improve�nutritional�absorption.�Most�patients�notice�an�improvement�in�symptoms�within�a�few�months�of�the�diet.�The�idea�of�a�gluten�free�diet�may�seem�overwhelming�to�parents�who�rely�heavily�upon�breads�and�pasta�to�feed�their�children.�However,�many�grocery�stores�stock�gluten�free�products�including�brownie�mixes,�breads�and�pastas.�Also,�tasty�recipes�can�be�found�on�the�internet�and�in�books.��Most�popular�food�chains�post�nutritional�data�for�their�menu�items.�Check�their�websites�or�ask�at�the�restaurant�for�gluten�free�choices.�Parents�should�be�aware�that�gluten�is�a�hidden�ingredient�in�many�foods.�
It�is�estimated�that�1�in�130�people�in�the�United�States�has�gluten�intolerance�but�many�will�go�undiagnosed.� �The�risk� is�higher� in� families�with�other�auto-immune�problems�such�as� rheumatoid�arthritis,� type�1�diabetes,� thyroid�disease,� lupus�and�inflammatory� bowel� disease.� Some� studies� have� shown� that� breast� feeding� may�reduce�the�risk�for�developing�gluten�intolerance�especially�if�babies�are�breast�fed�beyond�the�period�in�which�glutens�are�introduced�to�their�diet.�There�also�seems�to�be�some�benefit�to�delaying�the�introduction�of�gluten�until�later�in�infancy.
If�you�suspect�your�child�has�gluten�intolerance,�see�a�doctor.�Blood�tests�can�help�identify�celiac�disease�(unless�the�child�is�already�on�a�gluten�free�diet).�If�necessary,�the�doctor�can�refer�your�child�to�a�gastroenterologist.�An�endoscopic�biopsy�of�the�intestinal�lining�may�be�needed�to�obtain�an�accurate�diagnosis.�The�quality�of�your�child’s� life� can� improve� significantly� with� proper� diagnosis� and� treatment� of� this�condition.
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By Carol McGuire
ost�visitors�and�guests�who�come�to�your�house� will� enter� through� your� main�door�foyer,�so�it’s�fundamental�that�this�
area�is�modern�and�hospitable.�An�entrance�hall�or�entry�is�also�functional�space�that�can�be�used�to�your�advantage.�Fashionable,�serviceable�stor-age�can�help�keep�this�area�functional�and�orga-nized�as�well�as�appealing.
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With�traffic�from�family�members�and�guests�com-ing�and�going,�the�foyer�or�entryway�often�turns�into� an� all-too-convenient� spot� in� the� interior�for�dumping�off� coats,�hats,� and�other�personal�
items.� If� your� foyer� has� a� closet,� reorganize� by� adding�shelving� in� addition� to� hanging� space.� Items� that� are�loose,�like�scarves,�hats,�and�gloves,�can�be�stored�away�in�baskets�that�rest�on�the�shelves.
Make�the�entrance�area�even�more�up-to-date�and�prac-tical� with� a� hassock� or� work� bench� that� offers� storage�beneath.�This�will�furnish�convenient�spots�to�rest�when�taking�off�shoes�or�setting�down�a�briefcase�or�bag.�If�vin-tage�is�your�style,�search�antique�stores�and�flea�markets�for�a�classical�hall� tree.�Or�repurpose� two�or� three�vin-tage�dining�chairs� into�a�bench�by�removing�their�seats�and� uniting� them� with� a� long� piece� of� finished� wood.�Finish�the�bench�and�chairs�to�your�liking�and�add�a�long�
cushion�for�padded�comfort.�Set�a�long�mirror�above�for�a�simple�yet�attention-getting�arrangement.�If�wall�space�permits,�wall�sconces�can�be�added�to�one�or�both�sides�of�the�mirror.
For� smaller� foyers� where� space� is� a� problem,� a� small�table�with�drawers� is�a�pleasant�touch.�This�will�supply�you� with� an� area�to� drop� your� cell�phone,� keys� and�other� small� items.�Add� serviceability�to� the� foyer� with�an� umbrella� stand�and�small�stool.
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A� framed� wall�mirror� compa-nied� by� a� small�entry� table� makes�a� great� grouping.�Displaying�the�mir-ror� above� the� table� allows� it� to� reflect� light� from� near�by�windows,�which�will�add�the�illusion�of�spaciousness�to�little�entrance�halls.�The�mirror�will�also�reflect�light�from�a�stylish�lamp�set�on�the�table,�a�wall�sconce�candle�
M holder�or� fragrant�candles�set� in�stunning�candle�hold-ers� atop� the� table.� Because� a� wall� mirror� reflects� both�artificial� and� candlelight,� you� can� use� it� to� check� your�appearance�prior�to�heading�out�the�doorway,�which�is�a�real�plus�for�us�ladies.
The�entrance�hall�can�become�a�good�area�to�show�your�expressive� style� through� wall�decor� and� other� accessories.�From� floral� arrangements� to�photo� frames,� to� lamps,� pho-tos,� statuettes� and� sculptures,�find�ways� to�express�your�per-sonal� style.� For� example,� if�your�home�is�a�laid�back�beach�bungalow,�use�tropical�wall�art�to�set�the�feel�right�at�the�front�door.
An�idyllic�pedestal�presentation�is�another�great�way�to�show�off�your� personal� style.� Anything�from�an�up-to-date�sculpture�to�a�floral�arrangement�or�topiary�can� be� set� on� a� pedestal� that�
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By MJ Marks
wall� safe� is� the� stuff�dreams�are�made�of.�What� adult� doesn’t� remember,� as� a� kid�at� least,� dreaming� of� secret� hidden� com-
partments� to� hold� special� treasures,� or� a� rotating�fireplace� (think� Scooby� Doo)� that� turns� to� reveal�a� secret� room,� or� a� sliding� bookshelf� that� reveals�a� hidden� passageway.� All� of� these� things� are� only�fun�day�dreams�for�many.�Fortunately,�they�can�also�be�realities�for�many�others.�People�pay�hundreds,�even� thousands,� of� dollars� to� have� customized�hidden� storage� made� for� their� homes� and� offices,�and�that’s�great�for�them.�However,�for�most�of�us,�being�content�with�our�memories�is�good�enough.�But�there�is�a�middle�ground�that�anyone�can�con-sider,�and�that’s�purchasing�and�installing�your�very�own�wall�safe.
Yep,�a�wall�safe�is�both�affordable�and�installable�by�nearly� anyone.�They�don’t�demand�a�huge� capital�outlay� to� purchase,� don’t� require� major� construc-tion,�fancy�hidden�mechanisms,�or�anything�of�the�
sort.�And�the�benefits�of�owning�a�wall�safe�are�pretty�obvi-ous.�You�get�to�have�something�mysterious�and�cool,�and�also� somewhere� to� hide� important� documents� and� other�valuables.�Here�are�the�basics�of�how�to�install�one�in�your�house�or�office.
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• Office Paper: includes any NON-glossy paper such as notebook paper, envelopes, post-it notes, and printer paper. It also includes non-corrugated cardboard. All three public libraries accept these items.
• Newspaper: All three public libraries, WalMart, the Dallas Park-N-Ride (across from Chattahoochee Tech), the Kroger in Hiram, the Water Department ( Macland Road location ONLY), and many schools accept newspapers in their parking lots.
• Corrugated Cardboard: The Dallas Park-N-Ride accepts it. Please flatten and remove all poly-styrene peanuts and/or other packaging material before placing in bin.
• Magazines: All magazines as well as glossy paper. (INCLUDING YOUR BELOVED OUR TOWN MAGAZINE!) The Dallas Park-N-Ride and many local schools accept them.
• Telephone Books: Telephone books are typically delivered between mid-May and mid-June. Bins are placed at the three public libraries, the Dallas Park-N-Ride and sometimes a fifth loca-tion. These bins are placed a week before the earliest delivery date and for an additional two weeks after the latest date of delivery. The Dallas Park-N-Ride bin remains year-round.
• Aluminum Cans: Cans are accepted at the Dallas Park-N-Ride location. Please empty and rinse the cans. Please check with your neighborhood schools for aluminum recycling as well.
• Nickel-Cadmium batteries: These are accepted at WalMart and Home Depot.• Polystyrene foam trays: These are accepted at Publix.• Scrap metal: Accepted at the Paulding County Landfill. Scrap metal includes old appliances,
bikes, grills, lawn mowers, and much more.• Scrap tires: Accepted at any tire dealer for recycling, although they will charge for this ser-
vice.• Motor oil: Recycle at places like AutoZone and Advanced Auto.• Auto Batteries: Many stores that sell them accept your old battery for recycling.• Old Cell Phones: These are accepted at the Paulding County Water System Facility located at
1723 Bill Carruth Parkway, Hiram, some local schools. Please verify with school’s administrative staff.
• Waste Paint: Duron Paint in Hiram sells a product called Waste Paint Hardened- This product may be purchased for around $ 3.00 and can be put in unwanted paint for absorption for dis-posal.
For more information on recycling, you can contact the “Keep Paulding Beautiful” office at 770-443-0119.
KEEP PAULDING BEAUTIFULEver wonder what to do with recyclables? Here is some helpful recycling
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ily� done� with� an�inexpensive� stud�finder� available�at� most� any� hard-ware� store.� These�usually� work� off�of� a� 9V� battery�and� will� light� up�when� passed� in�front� of� a� stud�behind� the� dry-wall.� Alternatively,�the�thump�and�tap�method�works�too.�As� you� tap� firmly�on� the� wall� you�can� hear� the� dif-ference� between�where� there’s� a�stud� and�where� there� isn’t.� Regardless�of�which�way� you�choose,�just�mark�where�they�are�and�use�a�drywall�knife,�or�any�other�suitable�tool�for�the�job,�and�remove�the�dry-wall�between�the�two�studs.
Once�the�hole�in�the�sheet�rock�is�cut�out�for�your�wall�safe,�just� clean�up� the�edges� a� little�bit� and�position� the� vault�in� the� hole� you� just� created.� Some� wall� safes� have� holes�on�the�sides�for�marking�attachment�points.�If�yours�does,�simply�use�a�pen�or�pencil�to�mark�the�location�of�where�
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you� are� going� to� fasten� the� safe�to� the� studs� and� then� remove� it�from�the�wall�so�you�can�pre-drill�some� starter� holes.� Once� that� is�done,�put�the�wall�safe�back�into�position� and� use� lag� bolts� and�washers� to� secure� it� in� place.�These� normally� come� with� the�safe.�Could�it�be�any�easier?
A� wall� safe� usually� comes� with�an� integrated� flange� to� make�the� appearance� after� installation�clean�and�tight.�So,�once�you�have�tightened�up�all�the�lag�bolts,�you�just�operate�the�door�a�few�times�to� make� sure� things� are� square�and�that�there�is�no�binding�going�on.�If�your�unit�has�shelves,�now�
is�the�time�to�install�them.�Viola!�You�have�done�it.�You’ve�created� a� compartment� suitable� for� securing� important�documents,� jewelry,� guns,� cash,� or� other� items� that� you�want�to�secure�in�a�safe.�No�big�expense,�no�big�mess,�and�no�big�time�drain.�Don’t�forget�to�hide�it�behind�a�picture�or�mirror!
Now� that� you� have� successfully� installed� your� new� wall�safe,�you�can�dream�and�scheme�about�your�next�big�proj-ect.�In�the�meantime,�good�job�for�a�job�well�done.
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healthcare from every angle. Investments in medical imaging mean better technology, non-invasive procedures and clearer images to detect and diagnose health concerns. These same tools are used for prevention and early stage action when used as screen-ings for breast cancer and heart disease. From our standpoint, a picture really is “worth a thousand words.”
Technology64, 256, CT, MRI, PET/CT……the terminology can be overwhelming, but the results speak for themselves in the images produced. WellStar has invested in the latest imag-ing technology making up the largest and most comprehensive network of imaging services in metro Atlanta. This technology includes:
Brilliance ICT 256 CT ScannerLocated at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, this CT scanner provides faster imaging and lower radiation doses while also enabling radiologists to generate crystal-clear, three-dimensional images. These images can be rotated and viewed from all angles and directions, improving diagnostic accuracy.
High-Field Open MRILocated in the WellStar Paulding Imaging Center and WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center at Towne Lake, the 1.0 Tesla High-Field Open MRIs produce the same contrast and image quality of traditional 1.5 Tesla MRIs, while creating a more open, comfort-able experience for patients, especially children, larger patients or those with anxiety over confined spaces.
3.0T MRILocated at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, the 3.0 Tesla MRI is the only one in Northwest Georgia. The 3.0T is the highest field mag-net available proving beneficial for brain imaging and offers the highest resolution images possi-ble for a more accurate diagnosis. The 3.0T is also valuable for some small bone imaging such as wrist, foot and ankle, as well as breast MRI imaging.
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Digital mammographyWellStar Imaging facilities offer digital mammography versus traditional film. Why is digital better? It allows the sub-specialized breast radiologists flexibility in getting a “better look” at tissue, leading to increased cancer detection rates. Digital can reveal early changes in the breast tissue. These early signs are often caught before anything can be felt by a woman or healthcare professional. Annual screening mammograms are recommended for all women age 40 and over.
Heart ScreeningA heart screening, also known as a CT Cardiac Calcium Score, is a fast, non-invasive CT Scan that can help determine your risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and detect any hardening in the coronary arteries. The low-dose CT exam takes less than 15 sec-onds and can present cross-sectional images of the heart. These images are reviewed by Quantum Radiology, who specialize in cardiac imaging. The presence of calcium can be directly related to coronary atherosclerosis, and although the procedure cannot detect the degree or location of blockages, it can assign a risk level of coronary artery disease or future cardiac events. For more information on heart screenings and to find out if you are a candidate, call 770-956-STAR.
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By D. Hodari Brooks, MD
s�summer�approaches,�there�are�a�number�of�orthopedic�injuries�that�become�more� common.� As� a� board� certified� practicing� orthopedic� surgeon� in� the�greater�Atlanta�metro�area�I�spend�a�significant�amount�of�my�summer�time�
treat- ing�these� injuries.�As�with�most� injuries,� the�most� important�point� is� to� try�and�avoid�the�injury�in�the�first�place.��This�article�will�focus�on�some�of�the�more�common�summer�injuries�and�how�to�prevent�and�treat�them.
Neck�injuries� -� these�are�perhaps�the�most�concerning�injuries�due�to�the�fact�that�severe�neck�injuries�can�lead�to�paralysis.�The�number�one�reason�for�the�increased�prevalence�of�neck� injuries� in�the�summer�is�due�to�swimming.�When�people�dive�into�shallow�water� they�can�strike� there�neck�on� the�bottom�of�a�pool,� lake,� river,�etc…�This�causes�a�significant�increased�force�to�the�cervical�(neck)�spinal�cord�and�surrounding�ligaments�and�bones.�If�severe,�this�can�unfortunately�result�in�paralysis.�It�is�very�important�to�minimize�the�movement�of�a�person�you�suspect�of�a�neck�inju-ry.�Obviously�one�must�get�the�individual�from�the�water,�but�once�on�land�prevent�the�person�from�moving�their�neck�and�call�911�for�help.�Often�it� is�not�the�initial�injury�but�the�secondary�injury�that�occurs�while�moving�the�patient�that�can�cause�more�damage.�Thus,�please�tell�your�children�and�friends�to�avoid�diving�headfirst�into�any�body�of�water�in�which�they�do�not�know�the�exact�depth.�
Wrist� fractures� -� as� summer�approaches� and� schools� let�out,�the�number�of�children�riding� their� bikes/skate-boards� rises� significantly.�Unfortunately� with� this� rise�comes�a� significant� increase�in�the�number�of�wrist� frac-tures.� This� is� usually� sec-ondary� to� falling� off� of� a�moving�object�such�as�a�bike�or� skateboard� and� putting�your�hands�out�to�brace�the�fall.�This�causes�a�significant�force�to�be�placed�upon�the�wrist,�which�often�results�in�
a�break.�The�best�way� to�prevent� this� injury� is� to�have�children�wear�wrist� splints/guards� when� using� skateboards,� roller� skates� and� similar� devices.� It� is� not� always�practical�to�wear�a�wrist�guard�when�riding�a�bicycle�so�in�these�cases,�parents�should�have� a� talk� about� bike� safety� and� appropriate� riding� techniques� to� minimize� the�chance�of�a�bad�fall.�These�would�include�tips�such�as�not�riding�“no�handed”�and�to�avoid�sharp,�sudden�turns.
Golfer’s�Elbow�–�nothing�brings�out�my�fellow�golfers�more�than�the�great�summer�weather.�Unfortunately�this�also�results� in�an�increase� in�medial�(or�on�the�inside)�elbow� pain.� � This� is� produced� from� the� repetitive� swinging� nature� of� golf� against�different� resistive� surfaces� (i.e.�hitting� from�a� tee�versus� the� rough�or� sand).� �This�produces�small�tears�in�the�muscular�attachments�around�the�elbow.�Fortunately�this�condition�rarely�requires�surgery�and�will�usually�improve�with�rest,�anti-inflamma-tory� medication,� and� ice.� In� addition,� strengthening� of� your� forearm� muscles� will�help�prevent�these�injuries.
So�enjoy�your�summer�but�remember�to�be�careful.
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THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!One�of�the�newest�and�easiest�ways�to�shave�hundreds�of�dollars�off�big-ticket�items,�such�as�TVs,�kitchen�appliances�and�computers�is�by�downloading�an�app,�such�as�“Red�Laser”�($1.99�from�iTunes.com),�then�use�your�cell�phone�camera�function�as�a�barcode�scanner.�Once�you�capture�the�code,�the�phone�will�list�what�the�item�is�being�sold�for�at�nearby�stores.�Scroll�to�the�lowest�and�show�it�to�the�store�manager�to�see�if�they�can�match�or�beat�the�bargain�price.
Don’t�have�a�phone�with�apps?�No�problem,�most�stores�have�a�price�match�policy,�so�if�you�bring�a�current�advertisement�for�an�item�at�a�lower�price,�they�will�match�the�price�or�beat�it.
NAME YOUR PRICEStudies�show�that�when�buyers�make� the� first�offer�during�a�negotiation,� the� final�price� is�almost�always� lower.�The�trick�works�better� if�you�shop�on�the� last�day�of�the�month,�when�salespeople,�and�often�the�store�itself,�are�trying�to�meet�monthly�quotas.�Another�great�tip:�Shop�at�the�beginning�or�end�of�the�day,�when�customers�are�few�and�the�salesperson’s�attention�is�all�on�you.
RESEARCH THE INTERNETThe�internet�is�a�wonderful�tool�at�gaining�information�on�just�about�anything,� and� ensures� there� is�no� haggling� with� prices.� When�you’re�looking�for�a�specific�item,�check� the� manufacture’s� website�for� different� makes� and� models�so�they�can�be�compared.�Most�of�them� will� give� you� the� “suggest-ed”�retail�price�and�tell�you�which�stores�carry�their�merchandise.
You� can� use� that� information� to�visit� the� store� then� “name� your�price”� or� go� online� to� sites� like�Amazon.com,� Ebay.com,� and�Overstock.com� and� check� prices�there.�Most� times� there�are� ship-
ping�costs,�but�often�the�savings�are�significant�enough�to�cover�it.�Also,�and�many�dealers� will� waive� the� shipping� or� lower� it� to� make� the� sale.� One� word� of� advice�when�dealing�with�online�sellers,�make�sure�they�have�an�excellent�approval�rating�and�READ�the�reports.�
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arah,�age�2�and�Sabrina,�age�4�run�up�and�hug�their�mommy’s�legs.�They�haven’t�seen�her�for�a�week�because�they�were�put�in�foster�care�due�to�parental�neglect.�The�girls�then�run�to�the�dinosaur�room�to�play�with�
their�mom�during�their�weekly�visitation.�Joanie,�a�volunteer�visitation�super-visor,�sits�quietly�outside�the�door�observing�the�visit.�Joanie�is�taking�notes�about�the�parent’s�interaction�with�the�children�and�the�children’s�response�to�the�parent.�Who�is�the�volunteer?��She�is�someone�like�you�who�has�a�heart�for�families�and�shares�her�gifts�and�time�to�help�this�family�and�many�others�reach�reunification.
This�is�just�one�of�the�ways�that�the�Family�Alliance�of�Paulding�serves�families.�The�Family�Alliance�of� Paulding,� a� grassroots� collaboration�of� individuals,� agencies� and�organizations,�came�together�in�2006�to�fight�the�methamphetamine�epidemic�sweep-ing�the�county�and�the�state.�Linda�Verscharen�and�Dee�Morris�called�a�meeting�of�people� concerned� about� methamphetamines� in� Paulding� County� and� 60� people�showed�up.�The�Meth�Alliance�of�Paulding�was�born�out�of�this�meeting.�Initially,�the�Alliance� used� its� time� and� talents� to� educate� community� leaders,� school� teachers,�medical�personnel,�law�enforcement�and�other�interested�individuals�about�the�reali-ties�and�dangers�of�methamphetamine.
During� the� first�18�months�of�existence,� it�became�apparent� to�Alliance� leadership�that�there�was�more�than�just�education�needed�to�fight�the�methamphetamine�battle.�Linda�Verscharen,�now�executive�director�of� the�Alliance,�said,�“If�people�are�using�methamphetamines�or� any�other� substance� illegally,� there�has� to�be� an�underlying�cause.”
The�Alliance�began�examining�where�there�were�gaps�in�services�in�Paulding�County�and� realized� that� even� though� there� are� a� lot� of� churches� and� agencies� providing�services,� there� is�not� a� single�point�of� access� to� these� services.�Many�agencies� and�organizations�were�coming�to�Alliance�leadership�and�asking�for�support�for�projects�
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aimed�at�Paulding�County�families.�Alliance�leadership�felt�“called”�to�something�big-ger�and�expanded�the�scope�of�the�organization,�now�known�as�the�Family�Alliance�of�Paulding�to�include�activities�that�enrich�the�lives�and�address�the�needs,�issues,�and�concerns�of� families�by�providing�community� leadership,� advocacy,� education,� vital�social�services,�and�opportunities�for�individual�development.
Thanks� to� tremendous�support� from�the�City�of�Hiram�and�Mayor�Carmen�Rollins,�the�Family�Alliance�has� two�buildings�at� its�disposal.�The�Welcome�Home�Center,�a�small�house�refurbished�by�volunteer�labor,�is�utilized�for�supervised�visitations.�“This�is�the�place�where�families�come�to�reestablish�connections�and�bonds,�and�learn�to�interact�with�one�another�in�a�positive�way,”�shares�Larri�Bass,�supervised�visitation�coordinator�for�the�Alliance.
Further,�the�Family�Alliance�is�blessed�to�have�a�much�larger�facility�to�share�with�the�community.��The�Alliance�hosts�English�as�a�Second�Language,�Girl�Scouts,�Substance�Use� Prevention� Education� Resource� (SUPER),� STAMP,� the� Crystal� Meth� Anonymous�group�and�many�others.
Further,�thanks�to�a�flood�and�some�divine�intervention,�the�Family�Alliance�Center�is�being�completely�remodeled�in�hopes�that�funding�will�be�found�for�an�after�school�program�for�at�risk�teenagers�and�many�other�programs�that�Paulding�County�greatly�needs.
What�the�Family�Alliance�needs�most�is�you!�If�you�have�a�heart�for�families,�hands�for�work,�time�to�share,�or�money�to�give,�you�are�a�perfect�fit.�Sarah�and�Sabrina�need�you!�To�learn�more,�contact�Linda�Verscharen�678-202-5777�or�visit�www.familyallian-ceofpaulding.org.
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What� are� some� things� you� can� do� to� control�the�mosquito�population�in�your�area?�The�first�step�in�controlling�and/or�eliminating�mosquitoes�is�finding�and�eliminating�their�breeding�site.�One�thing� that’s� absolutely� essential� to� mosquitoes� is...you� guessed� it,� water.�� So� take� a� walk� around� your�home�and�property�and�be�on�the�look�out�for�the�fol-lowing:�1.��Make�sure�your�rain�gutters�aren’t�clogged.��Mosquitoes�LOVE�to�hang�out�in�that�moist,�wet�leaf�and�pine�needle�debris.�2.� Do� you� have� water� standing� in� tires,� barrels,� cans,� wading� pools,� on� tarps?��Mosquitoes�figure�you’re�setting�up�five-star�accommodations�for�them.�Dump�that�standing�water.�3.�Flush�bird�baths�and�wading�pools�once�a�week� to�prevent� larvae� from�actually�hatching.�Kill�those�suckers�before�they�hatch.�4.�Put�minnows�in�ornamental�ponds.�While�goldfish�are�pretty,�they�don’t�offer�much�in� the� way� of� mosquito� control� but� those� hungry� top-feeding� minnows� will� chow�down�on�that�mosquito�larva�appetizer.�5.��Check�your�air�conditioner�condensation�and�make�sure�it’s�not�forming�a�nice�mosquito�puddle.�A�quick� trip� to� the� local�hardware� store� for� some�PVC�pipe�can�route�that�water�out�to�your�yard.�Think�of�it�as�thwarting�those�devilish�mosquitoes�and�gaining�a�little�lawn�irrigation.�6.� Speaking� of� lawns,� letting� your� grass� grow� too� high� or� having� weeds� standing�around�can�allow�mosquitoes� to�harbage.�Mow,�mow,�mow�so�the�mosquitoes�will�go,�go,�go!�So,�take�a�walk�and�see�if�you�can’t�eliminate�much�of�your�problem�at�the�source.�If�you’re�still�a�human�feeding�ground,�call�an�expert�or�drop�in�at�your�local�hardware�or�do-it-yourself�store.
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Unfortunately,�we�have�all� somehow�been� trained� to�believe� that�our� local�dealers�lack�something�that�the�Big�Box�stores�have.�The�truth�is�that�local�dealers�not�only�sell�equipment,�but�service�it�as�well.�These�are�the�same�dealers�you�will�most�likely�take�your�machines�to�for�repair�or�warranty.��The�truth�is�local�dealers�put�customers�that�have�purchased�equipment�from�them,�first�for�repairs.��
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zaleas�need�to�be�pruned�between�the�end�of�blooming�in�the�spring�and�before�the�4th�of�July.�If�you�prune�after�this�date�you�will�risk�los-ing�next�spring’s�blooms!�You�can�begin� the�pruning�process�before�
they’ve� finished� blooming-� take� some� of� your� clippings� inside� and� enjoy�them!�
There� is� a� school� of� thought� that� disagrees� with� this� rule,� however.� Some�experts�say�that�if�you’ve�got�very�overgrown�azaleas�and�you�want�to�prune�
them�to�dramatically�lower�their�height,�called�rejuvenation,�do�it�in�the�late�winter�or�early�spring�before�they�bloom.�You�will�lose�the�flowers�for�that�year.�(Rejuvenation�means�starting�over:�when�a�plant�is�rejuvenated�it�is�cut�back�to�structural�branches,�usually�bare,� that�act�as�a�base� for� the�plant� to�come�back� from-� it� isn’t�pretty�and�not� all� plants� will� tolerate� this,� azaleas� will).� The� reasoning� behind� the� timing� of�this�theory�is�that�the�azaleas�will�need�a�significant�amount�of�energy�to�come�back�
from�being�pruned� severely� and� they�also� require� a� significant� amount� of�energy� to� produce� flowers…� so� they�will�come�back�much�better� from�the�rejuvenation� if� they� are� spared� the�stress�of�producing�blooms:�this�needs�to� be� done� before� you� see� any� color�from�the�flowers.�These�photos�show�a�rejuvenation�project�half�way�done-�you�can�see�that�the�azaleas�have�been�lowered�by�about�2/3�of�their�height.�
Another�way�to�significantly�reduce�the�size�of�your�azaleas�but�keep�your�blooms,�and�avoid�undue�stress�to�your�plants,�is�to�spread�the�pruning�out�over�several�years:�remove�a�few�of�the�tallest�branches�every�year.�Patience,�Grasshopper.
One�other�concern�about�the�timeline�is�Encore�azaleas�that�have�a�second,�or�even�third,�bloom�later�in�the�year.�You’re�pretty�much�sacrificing�a�bloom�cycle�by�prun-ing�them,�anytime.�Since�the�spring�bloom�is�the�showiest,�prune�immediately�after�that�has�tapered�off.�Your�fall�show�may�not�be�as�good�as�last�year�but�you�should�still�have�some�blooms.�
As� with� pruning� anything,� cuts� should� be� made� just� above� a� lateral� branch,� any�branch�coming�out�from�the�main�stem,�branch�or�trunk.�Cuts�made�in�the�middle�of�a�branch�will�cause�several�problems:�the�wood�between�the�cut�and�the�branch�below�it�will�die�and�be�an�entry�point�for�disease,�or�a�bud�(or�several�buds)�along�that�branch�will�produce�a�sucker�that�will�grow�straight�up,�way�above�the�existing�canopy-�which�means�more�pruning�for�you,�and�it�will�not�conform�to�the�regular�growth�habit,�neither�result�is�pretty.�Be�sure�to�remove�any�dead�wood.�
While�you’re�up�close�and�personal�with�your�azaleas�it’s�a�good�time�to�check�for�any� insect� or� disease� activity� going� on.�The�most�common�problem�with�azaleas�is� lace� bugs.� If� you� see� splotchy� discol-oration� on� the� tops� of� the� leaves� and�dirty� looking� smudges� on� the� back,� the�smudges�are�lace�bug�poo�and�eggs;�the�discoloration� on� the� top� is� the� damage�they� cause.�You�may� see� tiny� fly-looking�bugs�with�transparent�wings�about�¼�an�inch�in�length,�these�are�the�culprit.�There�are�a�number�of�chemicals�available�to�nuke�‘em,�read�the�labels�at�your�local�supplier�or�big�box�store-�be�sure�to�spray�the�underside�of�the�leaves�(that’s�where�the�bug-gies�are)�when�applying�the�chemical.�Read�the�entire�label�and�follow�the�directions�exactly;�pesticides�are�not�to�be�taken�lightly.�The�damage�to�the�leaves�is�permanent�but�future�growth�should�hide�the�damaged�leaves.�
Azaleas� really� require� very� little� pruning� and� maintenance� but� with� just� the� right�amount� they� will� astound� you� every� spring.� If� you’re� rejuvenating� your� azaleas� or�they’ve� got� lace� bug� damage� they’ll� appreciate� a� balanced� fertilizer� (10-10-10,� or�similar)�in�the�spring.
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The� crystal� clear� waters� of� the� Florida� Bay� can� be� enjoyed� from�the�dock,�beach�or�a�complimentary�kayak.�The�water�is�calm,�and�perfect�for�snorkeling.�Don’t�worry�about�bringing�your�equipment,�they�can�provide� it� for�you.�You�can�even�put�your�beach�chair� in�
the� shallow� water� of� the�bay� and� enjoy� sun� bath-ing� while� staying� cool,�just� don’t� forget� the� sun-screen.� Also,� the� cottages�and�suites�are�within�walking�distance�to�the�beach,�so�you�don’t�have�to�wait�for�an�elevator�like�you�do�at�a�high-rise�resort�or�hotel.�
Key�Largo�is�the�snorkeling�capital�of�the�world�and�is�a�great�place� for� those� seeking� adventure.� The� Sunset� Cove� Beach�Resort�is�centrally�located�in�the�heart�of�Key�Largo,�just�steps�away�from�world�famous�snorkeling,�diving�and�fishing�charters.�Also,�the�resort� is� a� short�distance� from�Key�Largo’s�best�dining�and�attrac-tions�which�include,�the�Glass�Bottom�Boat,�the�original�African�Queen�and�legendary�John�Pennekamp�Coral�Reef�Park.
Whether� you�visit� to�getaway�or� to�enjoy�everything� that�Key�Largo�has�to�offer,�Sunset�Cove�is�the�place�to�stay!�Make�this�your�tropical�fantasy�destination,�and�enjoy�memories�that�will�last�a�life�time.�
Sunset�Cove�Beach�Resort�is�located�at�99360�Overseas�Hwy.,�Key� Largo,� Florida� 33037.� Telephone� one� of� their� friendly�staff�toll-free�today�for�reservations,�305-451-0705�or�877-451-0705.�Visit�them�online�at�www.sunsetcovebeachresort.com.
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y� girlfriends� constantly� tease� me� about� wearing� and� reapplying� my�lipstick.� It’s� true� that� I� feel� naked� without� it.� When� I� began� using�makeup,�my�mother�would�tell�me,�“Honey,�your�face�isn’t�complete�
without�lipstick!”�Oh,�if�only�I�had�a�dollar�for�every�time�she�said�that�to�me;�I’d�be�a�wealthy�woman�today.�
My�mother�loved�her�lipstick.�She�would�use�it�all�the�way�down�to�the�inside�of�the�bottom�of�the�tube.�I�remember�she�used�a�small�retractable�brush�to�reach�down�inside�the�tube;�she�wasted�none�of�it.�My�mom�especially�loved�getting�her�lipsticks�from�Avon.�The�“Avon�Lady”�would�give�her�color�samples�of� the� lipstick� in� the� small�white� tubes� (Remember,� those?).� I� thought� they�were� so� neat� and� I� completely� didn’t� mind� when� Mom� would� give� me� the�colors� she�didn’t� like.� In�my�own�purse,� I�usually�had� six�or�eight�of� those�little�tubes�at�one�time.
Now� that� I’m�older,� that�hasn’t� changed� for�me.�Today,� I�probably�have� six�tubes�of�lipstick�or�gloss�in�my�purse�at�this�moment�(Okay,�I�have�seven).�I�don’t�mind�that�my�friends�tease�me�about�it,�because�it’s�one�of�those�many�qualities�I�got�from�my�mother,�and�every�time�they�tease�me,�I�think�of�her.�Thank�you�Mom�for�all�the�special�little�moments�in�my�life,�like�making�sure�that�my�face�would�always�be�“complete.”�I�love�you!
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friend� recently� announced� that� her� daughters� had� “officially� become� their�mother!”�It�is�true�that�our�moms�greatly�impact�the�way�we�think�and�act.�This�made�me�reflect�on�some�of�the�things�I�remember�about�my�mom�and�
how�I�am�like�her.
I�recall�one�Christmas,�during�my�“Barbie�and�Ken”�era,�that�my�mother�purchased�fabric�and�MADE�doll�clothes�for�my�sister�and�I.�Fashion�for�Barbies�was�not�abun-dant�as�it�is�these�days,�nor�was�there�a�themed�doll�for�every�day�of�the�week.�I�had�a�few,�including�my�favorites,�Malibu�Barbie....and�Ken!�(Very�handsome!)�
Perhaps�finances�played�a�roll�in�this�venture,�but�there�is�no�denying�that�this�was�an�incredible�task�to�assume.�It�is�difficult�enough�to�sew�a�full-sized�garmet,�let�alone�an�itty�bitty�one!�Clearly�this�was�a�tedious,�loving�gift.�I�still�have�most�of�them,�the�animal�print�terry�cloth�robe,�the�burnt-orange�polyester�pantsuit�with�black�ric�rac�and,�among�others,�the�stylish�blue�leisure�suit�for�Ken.
Have� I� made� Barbie� clothes� for� my� childen?� Not� a� chance.� My� sons� would� so� not�appreciate�them.�Over�the�years,�though,�I�have�enjoyed�making�detailed�costumes,�painting�murals�on� their�walls�and�going� that�extra�mile� for�whatever� they�need.� I�covet�a�job�well�done.
I�hope�that�my�children�will�remember�the�(sometimes�borderline�obsessive)�projects�that�I�have�tackled�for�them�and�know�that�I�did�it�all�because�I�love�them�so�much�and�value�doing�my�absolute�best�for�them.�I�know�I�sure�do.�Thanks�Mom.�I� love�you�bunches!
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s�cat�owners,�I�am�sure�at�some�time�you�probably�gave� your� cat� food� from�your�plate,�and�why�not?�We�love�our�cats�and�
like� to� give� them� a� treat� once� in� a� while.�What�could� be� wrong� with� that?� Unfortunately� there�is� very� much� that� could� be� wrong� with� feeding�
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Many� of� the� foods� we� eat�and� enjoy�are�toxic� for� cats.�When�your�cat� is�begging�for�a�piece�of�chicken�or�any�other� goodie�on� your�plate� you�pprobably�do�what� all�animal�lovers�do:�you�give�in�and�let�your�cat�have�what�they�want.�The�only�problem�with�doing�that�is�you�may�be�giving�your�cat�food�that�could�be�harmful.
First,� it� is� best� to� train� your� cat� not� to� be� at� the� table�when�you�or�anyone�else�is�eating�–�it’s�just�good�man-ners.�You�don’t�want�to�have�company�and�have�your�cat�begging�at�the�table.�However,�protecting�your�cat�from�harmful� foods� is� the� main� reason� for� not� feeding� your�cat�table�scraps.�
For� example,� sharing� turkey� from� your� plate� could� be�harmful� if� it� is� coated� with� gravy.� Many� types� of� gravy�have� onion-flavored� broth� and� onions,� like� garlic� and�other� root� vegetables,� are� among� the� foods� that� cats�should�never�eat.�
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Chocolate� -� By� now� we� know�that� chocolate� is� just� plain� bad�for� animals.� It� can� deadly� for�dogs�and�cats.�Keep�it�away�from�all�pets.
Milk� -� We� have� all� seen� movies�and� read� books� where� people�put�out�a�saucer�of�milk�for�cats.�This� should� not� be� done.� I� am�not� saying� that� milk� is� toxic� or�dangerous�to�cats;�it�just�doesn’t�have� a� purpose� for� cats� that�have�a�healthy�diet.� It� can�have�side� effects� for� them� that� are�extremely�uncomfortable,�and�in�addition,�many�cats�are�lactose-intolerant�and�milk�can�make�them�have�diarrhea�and�an�upset�stomach.
There�are�products�on�the�market�designed�for�cats�that�are�better�for�them�than�milk.�One�such�product�is�called�Catsip.�It’s�available�in�many�supermarkets�and�has�bet-ter�nutritional�value�for�your�cat.�So,�if�you�have�a�cat�that�just�loves�milk,�I�recommend�trying�this�instead.
The� last� two� foods� that� may� cause� harm� to� your� cat�are� grapes� and� raisins.� They� seem� to� have� an� adverse�
effect�on�many�cats,�so�the�ASPCA�has�recommended�that�you�keep�these� two� foods� away� from� your�cat.
Therefore,� when� your� cat� comes�begging�give�him/her�a� treat� that�was� made� for� felines.� There� are�any� number� of� healthy� treats�available� that� you� can� safely�give.� These� will� make� your� cat�happy� and� you� will� not� have� to�worry� about� toxic� side� effects.�Remember� that�our�pets� trust�us�and�depend�on�us� to�keep� them�safe.�It’s�the�least�we�can�do�since�we�are�so�fortunate�to�have�these�wonderful�animals�in�our�lives.
Anna B. O’Brien loves all animals and encourages everyone to adopt their pets from humane shelters. She is a believer in treating pets with home remedies, as they are safer than and not as expensive as commercial products. She recommends www.allthingspets.infor for more information on natural home remedies.
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