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Hannah was truly a promise from God and as such we were very excited and thankful to see her born. We marveled at our first baby and stared at her every movement. She was beautiful and we held her with such joy. While enjoying Hannah, we noticed she had a large purple mark on her face that appeared to be a bruise from the delivery.
Several weeks pasted and Hannah was brought to a specialist. It was determined that Hannah had a Port-wine stain. At 6-months-old we began laser treatments. Shortly after starting treatments we found that the health insurance wasn’t going to cover the surgeries. At this time a family member introduced us to the Shriners Hospital. On our first visit it was obvious to us that the Shriners family was something special. They really cared and it showed! There was a genuine passion for children that could not be mistaken. From the temple to every volunteer and staff member at the hospital they all made a huge difference during each trip to surgery.
Hannah, who is now seven-years-old, states it best, “I like it when they take care of me; with the laser surgery, and they don’t hurt me. I like the girls who play instruments and bring me puzzles and toys. I love Suzi; she is really nice and she takes my picture. I like the nurse who sits next to me and brings me the treasure box. I like the art work everywhere. I love the snacks and food.” Hannah continues to have laser surgery on a quarterly basis and our trips to Boston are not marked by anxiety or fear thanks to Shriners. Hannah enjoys sharing with her classmates the tales surrounding the surgery and the fun snow in Boston.
The quality of our daughter’s life will be forever changed thanks to Shriners. Each time we bring Hannah to Shriners Boston Hospital for surgery we witness many children receiving treatment for various ailments including serious burn injures. Can you imagine a child being burned over 50% of their body and using all their strength to be well again? Shriners offers exceptional care and treatment of such an injured child and extraordinary support for the family.
You can help make a difference for these children by making plans now to attend and participate in the Shriners Circus, which will be coming to your community April 24-May 3. You will have a fantastic time at this truly special event while supporting Shriners care for children throughout the world. Support your Shriners Circus!
Visit Favorite Time Academy today and pickup free circus tickets. We are located at 10492 Dallas Acworth Hwy (highway 92), Acworth, Georgia ph#678-574-9402.
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he� East� Paulding� High� School�Theatre� Company,� headed� by�Director� Grant� Brown,� was� very�
excited�to�be�chosen�as�this�month’s�fea-ture�cover�group.�We�have�always�had�a�love�of�‘live’�theatre�and�it�is�an�honor�to�introduce�to�you�this�group�of�hard�working�students.�
Grant�Brown�has�been�at�East�Paulding�for�seven�years.�Theatre�and�directing�have� been� a� long� time� passion� of�Mr.�Brown’s.�Recently,�he�was�voted�Outstanding�Drama�Teacher�of�the�Year�for�2009-2010�at�the�Georgia�Thespian�Conference.�This�is�truly�an�honor�for�him�since�he�was�nominated�by�his�students�and�won�out�of�20�other�teachers�in�the�state.�This�year,�the�East�Paulding�High�School�Theatre�Company�will�be�present-ing�the�musical�theater�production�of�‘Les�Miserables’.�This�legendary�musi-cal�is�one�of�Broadway’s�greatest.�Set�in�19th�century�France,�it�is�the�epic�story�of�one�man,�Jean�Valjean,�and�the�adversity�he�has�to�face�after�being�released�from�a�19�year�prison�sentence�for�stealing�a�loaf�of�bread.�We�have�ten�of�the�principals�from�the�production�on�this�month�cover.�They�are:
�(Top�Row;�Diagonal�left�to�right)Director�–�Grant�Brown
Dillard�Slay�is�‘Javert’�and�is�a�Sophomore.Nathan�Petty�is�‘Enjolras’�and�is�a�Sophomore.
Stephen�Leone�is�‘Marius’�and�is�a�Senior.
(Middle�Row;�Diagonal�left�to�right)Jonathan�Stoye�is�‘Thenardier’�and�is�a�Senior.
Joseph�McBrayer�is�‘Jean�Valjean’�and�is�a�Junior.Yemisi�Egbewole�is�‘Madame�Thenardier’�and�is�a�Senior.
Andrea�Hutwagner�is�‘Eponine’�and�is�a�Sophomore.
(Bottom�Row;�Diagonal�left�to�right)Cameron�Perez�is�‘Cosette’�and�is�a�Senior.
Bethany�Johnson�is�‘Fantine’�and�is�a�Sophomore.Ashley�Copeland�is�‘Gavroche’�and�is�a�Junior.
Performances�are�April�23rd�–�25th;�Thursday�through�Saturday�at�7pm�and�on�Sunday,�April�26th,�at�3pm.�All�tickets�are�General�Admission�and�can�be�used�for�any�performance.�Pre-sale�tickets�are�$5.00�and�can�be�purchased�from�cast�members,�Mr.�Brown,�or�Mrs.�Lokhorst�until�Wednesday,�April�22,�2009.�Tickets�at� the�door�are�$10.00.�You�can� receive� two�admissions� for�the�price�of�one�[at�the�door�only]�by�bringing�a�two�can�food�bank�dona-tion.�Food�is�donated�to�the�Fortified�Hills�Baptist�Church�Community�Food�Bank,�Dallas,�GA.
Spring�is�a�great�time� for� high�school� musi-cals.� If� you’ve�ever� been�involved�in�the-atre,� then� you�can�appreciate�the�hard�work�and� many�hours� that�these� kids�devote� to�their� perfor-mance;� not�
to� mention� keep-ing�up�with�school�work.�Please�honor�them�by�
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GRAND�OPENING�–�Depew�OrthodonticsApril�25,�2009;�Saturday�11am�–�1pmDepew�Orthodontics�is�hosting�a�Grand�Opening�at�their�new�location.�It’s�locat-ed�at�2161�Cedarcrest�Rd,�Acworth.�There�will�be�food,�fun�and�FREE�Orthodontic�Screenings.� Don’t� miss� this� chance� to�stop� by,� meet� Dr.� Depew� and� tour� the�beautiful�Montana-style�lodge.�For�more�info�call�770-422-3939.
4TH�ANNUAL�DOGGY�DASHApril� 25,� 2009;� Saturday� registration�begins� at� 9am� at� Florence� Road� Silver�Comet�Trailhead�in�Powder�SpringsBring� your� pup� and� enjoy� a� 2� mile�walk� to� benefit� the� Paulding� Humane�Society.� After� the� Dash,� join� us� in� the�“Barking�Lot”�for�contests,�games,�shop-ping,� contests� and� raffles,� micro-chip-ping,� Canine� Good� Citizen� Testing� and�more!�Registration�is�$23.�For�a�registra-tion�form�or�more�info,�visit�thedoggydash.com�or� call� 770-575-1423�or�770-443-3920
2ND� ANNUAL� “DAY� OF� DRUMS”� –�Benefit�for�the�Jonathan�Hicks�Memorial�Scholarship�FundApril�25,�2009;�Saturday�12:30pmJonathan�Hicks�was�a�special�student� in�the� band� at� East� Paulding� High� School.�He� loved� drums,� especially� the� tenor�drums,�and�this�event�honors�his�love�of�drums� and� percussion.� Don’t� miss� this�great� opportunity� to� see� some� of� the�best� drummer’s� in� the� world,� includ-ing� Johnny� Rabb� –� Guinness’� “World’s�Fastest�Drummer;”� �Rafael�Pereia� famed�Brazilian� percussionist;� Kenny� Aronoff�an�influential�drummers�of�the�Pop/Rock�scene� and� currently� on� tour� with� Joe�Cocker.� Admission� to� this� event� is� $10�at� the� door� and� will� be� held� a� Hope�
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CHILDREN�WITH�AUTISM�(Autism�in�Georgia,�Inc.)April�4,�2009;�Saturday�9am�–�12pmAutism� in�Georgia,� Inc.�opens� the�door�to�connect�with�other�parents�and�care-givers�who�are�on�the�same�journey.�The�ability�to�share�knowledge�and�support;�find� answers� about� how� to� obtain� ser-vices�and�referrals�to�find�the�right�help,�who�to�call�and�friends�for�your�child�to�grow�with.�The�meeting�will�be�at�6340�Cedarcrest� Road,� NW,� Acworth.� Please�RSVP�at�meetup.com/autismingerogia�or�call�Kitty�at�770-974-7592.
“ELVIS’�IN�CONCERT”-�THE�JEFF�BREWER�SHOW�–�Copeland�Hall,�BowdonApril�4,�2009;�Saturday�8m�–�10pmTickets�are�$15�in�advance�or�$20�at�the�door.� Copeland� Hall� is� located� at� 103�Barr�Avenue� in�Bowdon.�For�more� info�please�call�770-258-8988�or�visit�americanelvis.com.
COMMEMORATION� OF� THE� “PASSION�OF�CHRIST”� –�Atlanta�Church�of�Christ�at�CobbApril�10,�2009;�Good�Friday�7:30pmCome� we� commemorate� the� Passion� of�Christ,�through�worship,�praise�and�dra-matic�readings.�The�church�is�located�at�285�Victory�Drive� in�Marietta.�For�more�info�visit�acocatcob.org.�
COMMUNITY� EASTER� EGG� HUNT�&� PETTING� ZOO� –� NORTHWEST�CHRISTIAN�CHURCHApril�11,�2009;�Saturday�11amNorthwest�Christian�Church�will�be�host-ing� an� Easter� Egg� Hunt� &� Petting� Zoo�designed�for�toddlers�to�5th�graders.�The�children�will�be�divided�age�group.�FREE�family� event!� The� church� is� located� at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�call�770-425-2525.
SPRINGTIME� AT� THE� CABIN� –� Pickett’s�Mill�BattlefieldApril�11,�2009;�Saturday�10am–4pmCome� experience� a� living� history� in� an�1850’s�cabin.�The�program�portrays� the�lifestyles� of� civilians� who� lived� during�the�1850s�depicting�the�cooking,�sewing,�gardening,� and� cleaning� styles� at� that�time.�Tickets�are�$3.00�for�adults,�$2.50�
for� seniors� and� $1.75� for� children� ages�6-18.� Children� 5� and� under� are� FREE.�Call�770-443-7850�for�more�information�or�visit�their�website�atpicketsmill.org.
EASTER�SUNDAYApril�12,�2009;�Luke�24:�2-3�(NIV)�says�“They�found�the�stone� rolled� away� from� the� tomb,� but�when�they�entered,�they�did�not�find�the�body�of�the�Lord�Jesus.”Today� is� the�day�we�celebrate�our�risen�Lord� Jesus!� Many� churches� are� doing�special�services�today�that�will�bring�joy�and�blessing�to�you�lives.�Don’t�miss�this�chance�to�be�with�family,�a�special�loved�one�or�to�just�be�with�the�Lord.
TAX� DAY� -� INCOME� TAX� FILING� OR�EXTENSIONSApril� 15,� 2009;� Tuesday� –� until�MIDNIGHT
SPRING�VISITATION�DAY�–�North�Metro�Technical�CollegeApril�16,�2009;�Thursday�5:15pmNorth� Metro� Technical� College� is� hold-ing� a� Visitation� Day� event� for� prospec-tive�students.�Event�participants�will�be�treated�to�dinner�where�they�will�hear�a�brief�overview�of�North�Metro�Technical�College,�admissions�information�and�its�financial� aid� options.�Participants� will�then� tour� the� campus� where� instruc-tors� in� various� educational� programs�will� have� demonstrations� available.�Reservations�are�required�by�calling�770-975-4000� or� e-mailing� David� Archer� at�[email protected].� RSVP� by�April�10th.
BUSINESS-TO-COMMUNITY� EXPO� –�Arbor�Place�Mall�(Lower�Level)April�18,�2009;�Saturday�10am�–�3pmDon’t� miss� this� perfect� opportunity� for�businesses� and� organizations� to� show-case� their� goods� and� services� to� the�residents�of�Douglas,�Paulding,�and� the�surrounding� areas.� There� will� be� 50�booths� on� the� lower� level� of� the� mall�and�a�huge�family�friendly�outdoor�area�which� includes� celebrity� appearances,�interactive� games,� face� paintings� and�much�more.�For�more�information�about�the�2009�Expo,�contact�John�Grey�of�the�
Douglas�County�Chamber�of�Commerce�at�770-942-5022.
WEST�COBB�MOTHER’S�&�MORE�–�West�Cobb�ChapterApril� 16,� 2009;� (Every� 3rd� Thursday� of�the�month)�7:30pmNeed�some�adult�conversation?�Join�the�W.�Cobb�Chapter�of�Mother’s�and�More!�From� playgroups� to� book� clubs,� you’ll�find� ways� to� balance� work� and� family,�adjust� to� motherhood,� and� make� life�more� fun!�The�Chapter�meets� the� third�Thursdays� of� the� month� at� 7:30� pm� at�West� Cobb� Chiropractic,� 5041� Dallas�Highway,� Suite� 500,� Marietta.� For� more�details,�email�us�a�westcobbmothersandmore�@�yahoo.com.�
MISS�DALLAS�GEORGIA�–�Chattahoochee�Technical�CollegeApril� 17,� 2009;� 5pm� –� 9pm�Miss� Dallas� Georgia� has� a� division� for�ALL!�Open�to�contestants�ages�1�month�to� Married!� There� is� a� $50� contestant�fee� and� admission� is� $5.� Details� can� be�found� on� the� website� missgeorgiastate.com�or�call�770-947-3260�for�details�and�paperwork.
YAARAB� SHRINE� CIRCUS� –� Jim� Miller�Park�in�MariettaApril� 24� –� May� 3,� 2009;� Various� show�timesThe�67th�annual�Yaarab�Shrine�Circus�is�coming� to� town.� It’s� the�world’s� largest�Shrine�Circus�and� is� fun,�affordable� fun�for� the�whole� family.�Visit�CIRCUS2009.org� for�show�schedules,�acts,�and�ticket�and�group�ticket�information.
GRAND� OPENING� –� ACE� Hardware� of�East�PauldingApril�24�-�25,�2009;�Friday�and�SaturdayACE� Hardware� is� having� a� huge� Grand�Opening� at� their� new� location� located�at�263�East�Paulding�Drive,�Suite�101�in�Dallas.� There� are� special� FREE� gifts� for�the�first�300�customers�to�visit�each�day,�FREE�hotdogs�and�more!�Come�see� the�Classic� 1960’s� Batman� and� Batmobile.�For�more�info�call�770-790-3001.
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ANGEL�FOOD�MINISTRIES�–�Northwest�Christian�ChurchOngoing�every�monthNorthwest�Christian�Church�is�an�Angel�Food� Ministries� host� site� for� residents�of� Paulding� and� surrounding� coun-ties.� There� are� new� food� menus� each�month.� � A� regular� unit� of� food� costs�$30,�with�an�est.�value�of�$60.�Monthly�specials�are�offered.�This�is�available�to�ANYONE� regardless� of� income;� cash,�money�orders�or�EBT� food�stamps�are�accepted.� Food� must� be� pre-ordered�and�menus�can�be�viewed�at�angelfood�ministries.com.� For� location� and� more�info,� call� Helping� Hands� at� 678-261-8536�or�contact�the�church�at�770-425-2525.� The� church� is� located� at� 3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.
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he� concept� of� living� an� unhurried� life� is�proposed� in�many�magazines,�books� -� even�from�pulpits�and�it�brings�great�rewards.�The�
balance�found�in�living�at�a�less�frenetic�pace�brings�back�time�-�time�to�experience,�time�to�listen,�time�to�think,�and�time�to�embrace�a�moment.�We�must�choose� to� slow�down;� eat� slowly,�walk� slowly,� and�speak�slowly.�Living�at�a�fast�pace�makes�it�difficult�to�care�for�and�respect�the�other�people�in�our�family�and�community.�Loving�and�respectful�relationships�demand�that�we�slow�down.
It� is� difficult� to� live� an� unhurried� life� in� our� fast�paced�world,� especially�when�being�busy�and�pro-ductive� is� viewed� by� society� as� praiseworthy.� Too�many� experience� feelings� of� guilt� when� not� con-stantly�being�occupied�and�productive.�A� common�yet�misguided�modern�attitude�is�that�if�I�can�speed�myself�up,�I�can�be�more�competitive�and�successful.�However,�being�in�a�constant�hurry�does�not�allow�love�to�be�felt�to�its�fullest,�the�goal�of�healthy�par-enting�and�family�life.
An� unhurried� parent� takes� the� time� to� explain� to�their� child� where� they� are� going.� Hurried� parents�tell� their� children� to� get� in� the� car.� Unhurried�people� take� time� to� chat� with� a� sales� clerk,� while�the�hurried� is� impatient�and�possibly�rude� in� their�need�to�be�finished�and�move�to�the�next�thing.�The�unhurried�think�about�how�to�show�love�to�others�
T –�with�encouragement,�the�right�gift,�and�a�kindness.�The� unhurried� are� less� vulnerable� to� frustrations,�irritations�and�angers�of�daily�life.
Our�children�–�especially�teens�–�find�pressure�to�live�in�an�ever�increasing�pace�so�that�they�can�compete�successfully.�The�student�who�is�able�to�obtain�infor-mation�quickly�often�gets�better�grades�and�is�more�successful.� It� is� a� sad� reality� that� a� student� without�success� in� Honors� and� Advanced� Placement� (AP)�classes�will�not�be�accepted�into�the�most�respected�colleges.� Years� ago� success� in� high� school� did� not�have�to�include�having�college�credits�at�the�time�of�graduation.�It�is�important�we�stop�pushing�our�teens�to�rush�through�each�season�in�life.�
A�first�step�in�slowing�down�is�to�establish�priorities.�While� most� verbalize� that� family� relationships� are�central,�often�our�daily�decisions�do�not�reflect�this.�Television,�cell�phones�and�the�computer�can�create�convenient� paths� to� avoid� interactions� with� others.�The� addictive� quality� of� information� technology�steals� time� from� family� life.� Technology� is� not� bad,�however,�the�role�technology�plays�in�our�lives�needs�examination.� Checking� email� and� answering� mes-sages,�preoccupations�with�chat�rooms,�and�focus�on�computer-based� relationships� fostered� by� My� Space�and�Face�Book,�sometimes�take�priority�over�interac-tions�with�family.���
Native� people� teach�insulating� from� the�stress� of� modern�life� by� slowing�down�the�pace�of�living.� � One�technique� is�described�in� the�principle�that� “if�the� sun�catches�you�out�of�bed�you�will�have�a�long�life”.�
Learning� to� slow� down� by� getting� up� early� helps�with�stress�because� there� is� time�to�reflect�and�get�centered�before�others�and�the�demands�of�the�day�are�awakened.�Having�the�silence�of�the�morning�to�ourselves�before�the�rush�of�school�and�work�makes�us� more� kind� and� patient� with� children,� spouses,�fellow�commuters,�and�coworkers.�It�is�also�helpful�to�identify�the�most�rushed�part�of�your�day�and�find�one� or� two� changes� that� can� ease� the� stress,� and�allow�you�to�slow�down.
Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a pri-vate practice in Marietta. You can learn more about her by visiting: www.marietta-psychologist.com. You may reach her at (770) 428-6698 or [email protected]. Your comments or questions are welcome.
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s� of� this� writing,� the� British� pound� and�the� Euro� are� lower� than� they� have� been�in�years,�making�London�and�anywhere�in�
Europe,�a�good�deal� for�a�weekend!�A�weekend� in�London�you�may�ask?�Yes,�you�can�and�I�will�show�you�how!
Years�ago,�when�the�pound�was�equally� as� cheap,� I� remember�taking�my�entire�staff�to�London�for� the� weekend.� Half� of� my�employees� left� on� Thursday�and� returned� on� Sunday� and�the�others�left�on�Saturday�and�returned� on� Tuesday.� Just� so�we�had�the�office�“covered”.�At�that�time,�like�now,�hotels�were�begging� for� business� and� air-fares�were�low.�So,�why�not�go�to�Europe�for�the�weekend?
We� had� a� great� time!� We�shopped,� went� to� pubs,� and�even� went� to� the� theatre� the� evening� the� second�group�arrived.�Those�were�years�when�the�economy�was�good,�people�were�spending�and�not�hoarding.�In�general,�the�world�was�at�peace�and�everyone�was�happy.�Traveling�was�still�exciting�and�fun!�It�was�of�course�before�9/11�when�life�got�more�difficult�and�airports�put�in�heavy�security�and�traveling�“over�the�pond”�became�more�problematic.
Traveling� is� still� fun�and�given� the�drop� in� foreign�currency,�you�can�put�aside�the�trials�in�the�airports�and� for� a� little� over� $400� (from� New� York)� and�$500�from�Atlanta,�you�can�fly�non-stop�to�London.�Jump�on�the�train�to�Victoria�Station�and�from�there�
hop� in� one� of� the� famous� black� cabs� of�London�to� take�you�to� the�hotel�of�your�choice.�Although�you�could�stay�at�some�of�the�more�pricy�options,�I�found�a�nice�Comfort�Inn�in�Vauxhall�(across�the�river�from�the�main�attractions�but�200�meters�from� a� “tube� station”).� I� also� found� the�Grand� in�Trafalgar�Square�and�the�Stand�Palace�in�Covent�Garden�for�all�less�than�$150� per� night,� including� breakfast� and�taxes.
Of� course,� the� Comfort� Inn� due� to� its�location�was�less�that�$100�per�night�with�the� same� amenities,� and� given� that� a� 3�day� tube� pass� is� only� 20� pounds� (appx.�$28)� you� can� get� all� over� the� city� at� all�hours�very�safely�and�easily.�Everything�is�
in�English�and�color�coded�so�you�just�have�to�pick�which�side�of�the�platform�you�board�from�to�make�sure�you�are�going�the�correct�way.�There�is�also�the�London� Travel� Card� which� includes� admission� to�over�50�attractions�in�London�and�when�purchased�along�with�a�3�day�travel�card�tube�pass�only�costs�59�pounds�(appx��$85).
So� you� have�your� flight,�which� in�Atlanta�departs� in�the�evening�and�arrives� the�next�morning.� You� have� your� tube� pass� and� your� rail�ticket� to� London� and� your� hotel.� The� only� thing�left� is� to�plan�your�2�short�days�and� fill� them�with�some�of�the�best�theatre�in�the�world,�shopping�at�Harrods� or� Marks� and� Spencer,� or� any� number� of�small�wonderful�boutiques,�and�as�many�tours�and�attractions� as� you� can� fit� in.� Your� London� Travel�card�also�includes�transportation�on�the�bus�system,�which� has� several� tour� routes� you� can� follow.� If�you’re�lucky,�your�driver�will�give�you�travel�pointers�and�tell�you�stories�along�the�way.
Don’t�be�concerned�about�dining.�There�is�nothing�better�in�the�world�than�pub�food.�Pubs�are�around�every� corner� and� always� serve� very� typical� British�food,�such�as�fish�and�chips,�pork�in�a�pie�and�beef�stew�as�well�as�“pints”�of�ale�and�beer.��The�people�are�always�friendly�and�treat�tourists�like�part�of�the�family�so�you�will�never�feel�totally�alone!
When� you� add� everything� up,� you� can� spend� a�weekend�in�London�for�around�$1000!�If�you�have�Skymiles� miles� from� another� airline� during� the� off�season,�you�can�make� this� fabulous�weekend�even�more�affordable.�So,�the�next�time�you�are�looking�for� a� fun� thing� to� do� for� a� long� weekend� to� treat�yourself-�Give�London�a�try!
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hen� one� is� home�decorating� on� a� bud-get,� one� of� the� easiest�
and� cheapest� ways� to� change�the�look�of�any�home�is�to�add�color.�Choosing�the�right�colors�for� your� home� decorating� can�seem� like� such� a� daunting�task� however,� that� some�people�are�frozen�in�inde-cision.� Here� are� some�great,� easy� guidelines� to�help� teach� you� how� to�choose�colors�for�your�home.��*Identify�a�feeling�that�you�want�to�con-vey�in�the�home.�This�will�go�a�long�way�towards� helping� you� choose� the� right�color�scheme.�If�you�are�looking�for�a�warm�color�scheme�that�wraps�you�in�comfort,�try�deeper�colors�in�warmer�shades�such�as�reds,�gold,�browns�and� some� greens.� Want� a� light,� uplifting� feeling?�Sunny�yellows�might�be�just�the�ticket.�Looking�for�a�calming,�serene�atmosphere?�Pale�sky�blues,�spring�greens� and� lilacs� are� what� you� are� looking� for.��*Find�a�perfect�color�scheme�by�borrowing�the�col-ors�from�a�major�fabric�pattern,�rug�or�wallpaper�in�the�room.�Use�one�of� the�colors� in� the�pattern� for�the� walls,� another� for� the� window� treatments� and�
pillows,� and� a� third� for� accessories.�Make� sure� each� color� is� used� in� at�
least� three� places� in� the� room,�and� is� evenly� distributed.�
If� you� use� a� bright� red�as� an� accent� color,� you�don’t�want�it�all�on�one�side� of� the� room,� or� it�will� seem� unbalanced.��
*Don’t�feel�you�have�to�paint�every�wall�in�a�room.�To�save�time�and�money,�especially�if�you�are�unsure�of�your�color�choice,�paint�just�the�focal�wall�in� the� room.� It� will� give� you�
the�impact�without�all�the�time�and�expense�of�an�entire�room�redo.��
�*To� expand� space� in� a� small� home,� keep� all� walls�that� can� be� seen� at� the� same� time� the� same�pale,� cool� color.� This� works� great� for� open� plan�homes.� If� you� want� to� use� a� more� vibrant� color�in� the� rooms,� paint� the� outside� walls� the� pale,�cool� color� to� visually� expand� the� space,� then�paint� the� interior� decorative� walls� the� deeper�color,� or� use� that� color� on� cabinets� and� furniture.��*Keep� in� mind� colors� in� a� room� offer� a� psy-chological� effect� as� well.� Here� is� a� quick� run�
W down� of� the� most� common� colors,� and� how�they� affect� those� in� the� same� environment.��Red� -� The� color� of� love� and� passion;� red�tends� to� cause� a� lively� feeling� to� any� room.� It�can� enhance� appetite� and� feel� energetic.��Yellow� -� The� color� of� optimism;� you� can’t�help� but� to� feel� good� in� a� sunny� yellow� room.��Blue� -� Seen� as� trustworthy,� loyal.� Blue� is�a� claming� color� that� feels� like� sky� and� water.��Green� -� The� color� of� nature� and� peace.� Green�is� a� soothing� color� that� is� easiest� on� the� eye.�Some� greens� are� now� used� as� neutrals� in� a� room.��Purple�-�The�color�of�royalty�and�luxury.�It�can�be�both�uplifting�and�calming�at�the�same�time,�depending�on�whether�there�is�more�blue�or�red�in�the�undertone.��Remember�that�paint�is�relatively�cheap,�and�if�you�don’t�end�up�liking�the�final�result,�you�can�always�repaint,�or�use�a�glaze�over�the�paint�job�to�tone�it�down.� Don’t� let� fear� keep� you� from� adding� color�to� your� life,� and� to� your� home� decorating,� on� a�budget!
Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist, and editor of The Budget Decorator. For free budget ideas visit her at TheBudgetDecorator.com.
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1970s� and� ‘80s,� you’re� listening� to� President�Obama�too�much�or�you’re�a�white-collar�worker�in�financial�services.�If�all�three�are�true,�you�may�even� think� we’re� on� the� verge� of� another� Great�Depression.
At� this�point,� the�only� thing� that�may�be� true� is�your� age� and� employment� status.� The� current�situation�has�nothing�in�common�with�the�Great�Depression.�The�sooner�Washington�stops�spin-ning�the�bad�news�story�and�says�nothing,�the�sooner�we’ll�be�more�confident.
“We�were�pretty�scared�in�’82;�things�looked�horrible�for�awhile.�I�don’t�think�you�can�say�it’s� worse� than� then;� its� different.� I� don’t�remember� a� president� talking� down� the�economy�as�much�as�President�Obama,”�says�econo-mist� Chris� Rupkey� of� Bank� of� Tokyo-Mitsubishi.�“The�economy�is�very�psychological.�There’s�a�herd�instinct.”
That� herd� instinct� kicked� into� overdrive� after� the�sudden� collapse� of� Lehman� Brothers,� when� many�say�the�economy�fell�off�a�cliff�and�a�classical�cyclical�downturn� merged� with� a� nasty� one-of-kind� credit�crunch.�So�yes,�things�are�bad,�but�they�need�to�be�put�into�perspective.
I EmploymentAt� this� point,� the� current� recession� is� worse�than� those� of� the� ‘70s� and� ‘80s� by� only� one�measure,�and�that’s�the�quick�ascent�in�the�job-less� rate—from� 4.4� percent� in� March� 2007� to�7.6�percent�in�February�2008.
Even� though� the� decline� in� payrolls� over� the�past�three�months�has�been�stunning,�it�is�not�as�bad�on�a�percentage�basis�as�one�period�in�1974-1975.� The� economy� would� have� to� lose�
some� 767,000� jobs� a� month� over� a� three-month�period�from�the�current�employment�level�to�match�that�miserable�performance.
During�the�1973-1975�and�1980-1982�peri-ods� the� unemployment� rate� almost� dou-bled� (4.6-9.0� percent,� 5.6-10.8� percent,�respectively).� In� further�contrast,�during�
a�ten-month�stretch�in�1982�-1983,�the�job-less�rate�was�above�10-percent.�That’s�nothing�com-pared�to�the�Great�Depression�when�the�unemploy-ment�rate�went�from�3�percent�to�almost�25�percent�in�four�years�and�national�income�was�halved.�
GrowthHalf�of�the�workforce,�until�now,�hadn’t�seen�more�than� 16� months� of� recession—total.� The� past� two�were� short� (eight� months)� and� relatively� shallow.�During� the�1990-1991�recession,� the�deepest�quar-
terly�GDP�decline�was�3.0�percent;�in�the�2000-2001�one� it�was�1.4�percent.�This� time�other� fundamen-tal� factors� are� playing� a� bigger� role� than� the� past.�Consumer� spending� is� bad.� We� haven’t� had� three�consecutive�quarterly�declines� in�consumer�spend-ing�since�the�1950s.
It’s�Still�BadComparisons� aside,� no� one� is� saying� the� current�recession� isn’t� a�painful�one.�The�Obama�adminis-tration’s�stimulus�plan�hopefully�will�have�a�sizable�economic�positive�impact.�So�may�the�words�of�the�President�and�his�advisors,�say�economists.� It’s�not�surprising�that�politicians�exaggerate�this.�The�tone�of� the� message� is� going� to� start� changing� immedi-ately;�now� that�we�have� the�stimulus� in�hand,�you�enhance�it�by�saying�positive�things.
Tunnel�ThinkingFor� all� the� comparisons�with�other� recessions,� the�most�meaningful�one�may�be�its�duration.�It�is�also�the� toughest.� The� consensus� is� this� recession� will�end�sometime�between�the�second�half�of�2009�and�the�beginning�of�2010.�
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way�to�get�into�shape.�A�cycle�exercise,�such�as�rid-ing�your�bike,� is�a�great�fitness�routine�to�get� into.�Health�should�be�the�number�one�priority�for�people�because�there�is�nothing�more�important.�The�health-ier�you�are�the�more�you�will�get�out�of�life�in�the�end.��One� of� the� most� obvious� benefits� to� cycle� exer-cising� is� getting� out� into� the� world� and� enjoy-ing� the� scenery� while� getting� all� of� that� fresh�air.� Breathing� clean� air� is� another� thing� that� is�excellent� for� your� health.� Instead� of� staring� at� the�same�four�walls�at�the�gym�and�smelling�all�of�that�stale� sweat,� you� could� be� watching� the� blue� skies�and� getting� all� the� fresh� air� you� could� ever� want.��Another� reason� why� this� type� of� exercising� is� so�beneficial� is� because� it� is� low� impact.� Those� who�have� a� little� trouble� with� their� joints� will� enjoy�this� exercise,� as� the� motion� of� the� exercise� of�cycling� does� not� stress� the� joints� too� much.� You�will� be� able� to� exercise� for� a� much� longer� period�of� time� this� way.� Those� trying� to� get� their� joints�back� to� tip� top� health� after� joint� surgery� find�cycle� exercises� to� be� a� great� rehabilitation� path.��There� are� also� many� cardiovascular� benefits� that�
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up�bored�and�tired�of�the�same�old�exercise�routine�day�after�day.�No�matter�how�important�fitness�is�to�your�health,�you�can�easily�lose�interest�in�the�entire�thing�should�you�become�bored.�With�cycle�exercis-ing�you�can�switch�your�scenery�whenever�you�like�which�means�you�never�have�to�be�bored�with�your�exercise� routine� again.� The� more� interesting� you�can�make�your�workout�the�more�you�will�enjoy�the�overall�experience�and�the�more�you�will�stick�with�it.��Editor’s�note:�Riding�a�bike� is� a�wonderful� activity�that� can�bring�a� family� together�and� improve� their�overall� health.� However,� beyond� the� health� ben-efits,� cycling� together� can� be� the� perfect� bonding�experience.� Scheduling� a� Saturday� or� Sunday� bike�ride�can�be�the�perfect�way�to�reconnect�with�your�loved� ones� and� catch� up� on� what� is� going� on� in�their�lives.
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AROUND OUR TOWN - BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTSaddle up! The Great West has come to Acworth! Depew Orthodontics
epew�Orthodontics�is�NOW�OPEN.�In�this�new�Montana� lodge-style� office,� Dr.� Doug� Depew�has� created� an� environment� that� will� appeal�
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Wiring�braces�comes�as�natural�to�Dr.�Depew�as�rid-ing�horses.�Doug�Depew,�D.M.D.,�M.S.�has�been�an�established�orthodontist� for�19�years.�He�was�raised�in�Cobb�County�and�graduated�at�the�top�of�his�class�from� the� Medical� College� of� Georgia� and� Baylor�College�of�Dentistry.�He�opened�his� first�practice� in�Kennesaw�in�1990.�This�location�is�still�open�today.�
The� staff� at� Depew� Orthodontics� is� highly� trained.�Each�have�worked�for�Dr.�Depew�on�an�average�of�six�years�each,�and�have�an�average�of�nine�years�experi-
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Dr.�Depew’s�practice�can�be�described�as�both�“high�tech”� and� “high� touch”.� The� “high� tech”� aspects�include� complete� digital� imaging� with� 3D� digital�models�and�digital�X-rays;�a�patient�education�system,�which�shows�patients�how�treatments�will�affect�their�teeth;� and� automated� phone� and� email� reminders.�The� “high� touch”� aspects� of� the� practice� include� a�friendly� staff,� contests� and� monthly� drawings,� the�interactive�area�and�the�“Brace�Bus”.�The�Brace�Bus�is�a�shuttle�that�picks�up�elementary,�middle�and�high�school�students,�drives�them�to�Depew�Orthodontics�for� their� scheduled� appointment,� and� then� returns�them�to�school�afterward.
In�addition�to�being�an�expert�horseman,�Dr.�Depew�stays� involved� with� his� community.� He� has� served�on�the�board�of�the�Kennesaw�Business�Association,�been�a�soccer�coach,�and�is�very�busy�with�the�youth�at�his�church.�Whether�in�his�office�or�on�the�soccer�field,� Dr.� Depew� says,� “I� love� working� with� young�people�on�a�daily�basis.”�
Depew� Orthodontics� is� dedicated� to� providing� the�highest�quality�orthodontic� care� to� its�patients,� and�strives� to� create� winning� smiles� that� will� last� a� life-time.�They�will�be�hosting�an�Open�House�on�April�25th� from�11am�to�1pm.�This� is�open�to� the�public�and�is�a�great�time�to�stop�by�for�food,�fun�and�a�FREE�Orthodontic�screening.�Don’t�miss�this�chance�to�see�this�beautiful� tribute� to� the�Great�West�and�to�meet�Dr.�Depew�and�his�staff.
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s�the�springtime�sunshine�finally�pours�through�your�windows,�you�can’t�help�cringing�as�you�notice�the�streaks�and�grime�on�the�glass�that�
weren’t�visible�before.�And�as�you�take�a�closer�look�around,�you�see�that� the�rest�of�your� home� is� living� proof� that�your� family� has� been� trapped�inside� during� the� cold� winter�months.�The�prolonged� furnace�blasting� has� caused� the� dust� to�settle� -� on� the� furniture,� along�the� edges� of� the� carpeting,� and�on�the�blinds.�Clutter�is�at�an�all-time�high.�Even�the�dog�seems�to�be� in�desperate�need�of� a�bath.��Yep,� it’s� time� to� haul� out� the�rags,� scrubbing� pads� and�cleaners� and� get� to� work.�As� you� dive� in� to� your� spring�cleaning� this� year,� here� are�a� few� tips� that� may� help.��One room at a time� -� Spring�cleaning� can� be� an� overwhelming� project,� espe-cially� if� you� try� doing� everything� at� once.� Breaking�it� up� over� a� week� or� two� is� often� a� good� idea.� By�concentrating� on� one� room� per� day,� not� only� will�you� feel� a� sense� of� accomplishment� when� you�
A see� the� results� at� the� end� of� each� day,� but� your�stress� meter� is� more� likely� to� remain� on� “low.”��Crank it up� -Studies� have� shown� that� we� accom-
plish� more� when� music� is� playing,�particularly� loudly.� Music� gets� our�blood� flowing� and� energy� pump-ing� and� is� also� a� great� distrac-tion� to� the� nastiness� of� the� task�at� hand.� So� crank� up� that� radio�and� whistle� while� you� work!��Time Share� -�Do�you�love�to�vacu-um�and�have� a� friend�who�doesn’t�mind� doing� windows?� Why� not� do�a� switcheroo� and� swap� homes� for�an�afternoon?�You�can�each�do� the�other’s�“dirty�work”�and�not�have�to�do�those�things�you�can’t�stand.�Or,�double�up�and�work�on�one�home�this� week,� the� other� one,� next.��Get the family involved� -� Hey,�they�helped�to�make�the�mess,�they�
should� help� clean� it.� Put� the� younger� kids� to� work�wiping� down� walls� and� baseboards.� The� older� chil-dren� can� clean� out� the� garage� or� give� your� car� a�thorough�springtime�cleaning.�That�way,�you�can�con-centrate�on�those�areas�you’d�prefer� to�do�yourself.�
�Bring out the bins� -� Three,� to� be� exact.� Label�them:� Put� Away,� Give� Away,� and� Throw� Away.� As�you� go� through� each� closet� and� cupboard,� toss�items� in� the�appropriate�bins.� It’s�as�simple�as� that!��Utilize those classic cleaners�-�Baking�soda:�Scrub�away�grime� in�your�kitchen�and�bathroom�sink�and�sprinkle�a�little�on�carpets�and�let�set�overnight�to�elimi-nate�musty�odors.�White�Vinegar:�Use�straight�vinegar�in�toilets�to�remove�stains�and�stubborn�rings�or�dilute�and� use� on� windows,� tubs,� and� appliances.� Lemon�Juice:�Great�for�copper�pots,�silverware,�and�tile�grout.��Have a party�-�Just�can’t�get�motivated�to�start�clean-ing?� Invite� a� few� friends� over� for� dinner.� There’s�nothing� that� makes� us� grab� the� rags� and� get� to�work� faster� than� knowing� company� is� coming.��Although� it’s� tempting� to�put� it�off,� the� sooner� you�start� this� somewhat� overwhelming,� yet� necessary�project,�the�sooner�you�will�get�to�sit�back�and�enjoy�the�benefits�of�a�sparking�clean�home.
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cancer,� and� COPD� (Chronic� Obstructive� Pulminary�Disorders).�In�addition�to�lung�disease,�there�is�also�an� increased� risk�of�heart�disease� and�hardening�of�the� arteries,� also� known� as� peripheral� vascular� dis-ease.�In�fact,�smoking�is�the�leading�avoidable�cause�of�morbidity� (sickness)�and�mortality� (death)� in� the�United� States.� Records� show� that� 500,000� deaths�annually�are�directly�attributed�to�smoking�in�the�US,�and�millions�more�worldwide.
So�maybe�you�know�the�damage�smoking� causes� the� heart� and�lungs,� but� do� you� know� what�smoking�does�to�your�bones?
Research�shows�that�smoking�has�negative� effects� on� your� entire�skeletal� system.� Medical� studies�have� documented� a� long� list� of�the� harmful� effects� that� smok-ing� has� on� the� musculoskeletal�system�including�decreased�bone�density�(also�known�as�osteoporosis),�a�high�risk�of�lumbar�disk�problems,�lower�back�pain,�disabling�leg�cramps,�higher�risk�of�sustaining�hip�and�wrist� frac-tures,�and�high�risk�of�failure�of�bone�fusion�in�frac-tures�and�grafts.�This�is�evidenced�in�one�recent�study�which�showed�that�50%�of�smokers�suffered�from�low�
back�pain�compared�with�only�20%�of�non-smokers.
Smoking�also�has� an�adverse� affect�on�wound�heal-ing�after�surgery.�On�top�of�that,�there’s�evidence�of�an� increased� risk�of�postoperative� infection�as�well.�The�list�of�negative�effects�like�these�goes�on�and�on.�That’s�why�current�data�clearly�shows�that�a�smoker�should� consider� stopping� smoking� before� and� after�surgery.
But�how�does�smoking�actually�cause�all�these�harm-ful� side� effects?� Well,� wound� heal-ing,� for� example,� is� compromised�by�the�nicotine�in�cigarettes,�which�causes� a� decreased� blood� flow� in�the� local� tissue.� The� nicotine� con-stricts�the�blood�vessels�that�deliver�oxygen�to�the�tissue�to�just�25%�of�their�normal�diameter.�An�adequate�amount�of�oxygen�is�vital�in�the�for-mation� of� mature� collagen,� which�serves� as� the� glue� that�helps� close�a� wound.� So� when� nicotine� is� in�your� body,� chances� are� you’re� not�getting�all�the�necessary�oxygen�so�
wounds� struggle� to� close.� Oxygen� is� also� critical� in�bone�healing,�so�when�those�oxygen-delivering�blood�vessels�are�constricted,�nutrients�that�are�needed�for�bone�healing�are�significantly�diminished.�This�is�yet�another�reason�why�it�takes�more�time�for�fractures�to�heal�in�smokers�than�non-smokers.�In�fact,�one�study,�
looking� at� a� specific� wrist� fracture� in� 54� patients,�showed� 95%� of� the� non-smokers� healed� compared�with�only�68%�of� the� smokers.�The� average� time�of�healing�was�2�months�longer�in�the�smokers!
With� evidence� like� this,� I’m� sure� you’re� beginning�to� see� why� it� is� extremely� important� that� smoking�is� stopped� as� soon� as� an� individual� sustains� any�type�of� fracture.�Continued�smoking�will� result� in�a�decreased� likelihood� of� complete� recovery,� length-ened�time�spent�healing,�and�generally�an�increased�chance�of�an�unsatisfactory�outcome.
So�what�are�you�waiting�for?�Why�not�stop?�Well,�it’s�easier� said� than� done.� There� are� chemicals� in� ciga-rettes,�namely�nicotine,� that�are�extremely�addictive�so� it� can�be�quite�difficult� to� stop� smoking�without�the�assistance�of�a�healthcare�professional.�However,�there� are� medications� available� that� help� curb� the�urge�to�smoke�while�the�body�goes�through�the�nec-essary�withdraws�from�the�effects�of�nicotine.�So�why�risk� it?� It’s�never� too� late,�many�of� the�harmful�side�effects�of�smoking�are�reversible.�So�seek�the�help�of�your� health� care� provider� and� fight� your� addiction.�Work�towards�a�having�a�healthy�mus-culoskeletal� system!� Your� bones� will�thank�you.
Dr. Charles Pesson is an orthopaedic surgeon at Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists.
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ost�all�of�us�have�fond�memories�of�Easter.�Other�than�Christmas,�Easter�was�the�only�other�morning�that�we�did�not�have�a�prob-
lem�getting�up�early� to�see�what� the�Easter�Bunny�had� put� in� our� Easter� Baskets.� After� gorging� on� a�breakfast� of� chocolate� and� jelly� beans� (it� was� the�only�morning�Mom�would�ever�allow�such�a�thing),�we�donned�our�brand�new�Easter�dresses�and�suits�and�headed�to�Church.�My,�how�wonderfully�pastel�everyone�looks�on�Easter�morning.�
After�Church�we�headed�to�Grandma’s�house�for�a�big�family�gathering�and�the�traditional�Easter�meal.�But,� who� wanted� to� eat?� Most� of� us� were� still� full�of� chocolate� from� breakfast.� BRING� ON� THE� EGG�HUNT!� I� remember� one� year,� the� grown� ups� put�money�in�the�plastic�eggs�and�hid�them�all�around�the�yard.�The�big�prizes�were�a�$1.00�bill�and�a�$5.00�bill;� I� found�both!�My�cousins�were�so�mad�at�me.�Ha�Ha�Ha!�But,�hunting�eggs� is�my�favorite�part�of�Easter,�and�still�to�this�day�I�enjoy�it.
Easter� egg� hunting� is� still� around,� though� people�have�come�up�with�some�very�fun�and�unique�ways�to�hunt�for�eggs.�Ways�that�even�the�adults�and�big-
ger� kids� will� enjoy.� Here� are� a� few� ideas� you� can�share�with�your�family:
Night-time�Egg�Hunt:�Hide�the�eggs�in�the�dark.�Give�everyone�a� flashlight� to� look� for� their�eggs.�This� is�great�for�older�kids,�but�it’s�a�good�idea�to�have�an�adult� with� each� younger� child.� An� alternative� ver-sion�is�to�paint�eggs�with�glow-in-the-dark�paint�and�them�find�them�without�the�flashlights.�
Secret� Notes:� Put� little� “to� do”� notes� in� plastic�eggs.� For� example,� “Give� Aunt� Sally� a� big� hug”� or�“Share� a�piece�of�Candy�with�Dad”�or� “Do�a� favor�for�Grandma”.�Have�some�prize�eggs�too,�that�have�numbers�inside�the�egg�which�match�a�gift.
Math�Egg�Hunt:�Hide�plastic�eggs�with�numbers�in�them,� ranging� from� 1� to� 5� then,� limit� the� number�of� eggs� each� child� can� find;� for� example,� they� can�find� no� more� than� 6� each.� Then� after� all� the� eggs�are� found,� or� each� child� has� their� limit,� total� up�the� numbers� that� are� in� their� eggs.� The� one� with�the�highest�number�wins�a�prize.�Have�candy�in�the�plastic�eggs�too,�so�that�everybody�will�end�up�with�something.
If�you�like�for�the�Easter�Bunny�to�hide�the�baskets,�here�are�a�couple�of�new�ideas�on�hiding�them:
Hidden� Easter� Basket� Clues:� When� your� children�get� up� on� Easter� morning� give� them� a� plastic� egg�with�a�clue�inside.�This�should�lead�them�to�another�plastic�egg,�which�leads�to�another�and�so�on,�until�finally�leading�them�to�their�basket.�Use�up�to�about�a� dozen� eggs� per� child.� They’ll� have� so� much� fun�they’ll�almost�be�disappointed�when�they�get�to�the�basket� at� the�end.�When� they�get�older�have� them�make�up�clues�for�each�other.
Hidden�Easter�Basket�Spider�Web:�While�your�chil-dren� are� sleeping,� let� the� Easter� Bunny� hide� their�Easter�baskets�in�the�house�and�tie�a�long�string�to�each� one.� Loop� the� strings� throughout� the� whole�house,� around� and� over� and� under� furniture� so� it�looks� like� a� huge� tangled� spider� web.� Tie� the� end�of�each� string� to� the�doorknob�of� the�child�whose�basket�it’s�attached�to.�When�they�come�out�of�their�rooms�on�Easter�morning�they�can�follow�their�own�string�to�find�their�Easter�basket.
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roviding� good� nutrition� for� a� child� can� be�challenging�at�any�age.�There�are�many�oppor-tunities�to�make�a�positive�impact�on�a�child’s�
health�through�their�dietary�habits�and�those�habits�formed�during�childhood�will�make�a�lasting�impres-sion.�Your�child�is�watching�your�every�move.�So�of�course,�lead�by�example�and�eat�a�variety�of�nutrient�rich�foods�for�your�health,�too.�Lean�proteins,�dairy�products,�whole�grains�and�fruits�and�vegetables�are�the�keys�to�balanced�nutrition.
Infancy�is�a�wonderful�time�of�exploration.�Baby�for-mulas�are�necessary�to�provide�enough�calories,�cal-cium,�iron,�vitamins�and�minerals�to�meet�a�rapidly�growing�child’s�needs.�Milk�introduction�should�be�delayed�until� the� first�birthday�because�early� intro-duction�of�milk�has�been� linked�to�gastrointestinal�bleeding,�anemia�and�diabetes.�
Baby�foods�come�in�a�rainbow�of�colors�and�flavors�to� peak� the� curiosity� of� the� new� palate.� And� of�course,�your�baby�is�always�watching�what�is�being�served� at� the� table.� The� older� infant� will� be� eager�to� try� some� table� food.�Be�careful� to�avoid�peanut�products,�eggs�and�shellfish�due�to�allergy�concerns�and�avoid�honey�because�of� the�botulism�risk.�For�all� children� 9� months� to� four� years,� be� careful� of�the� size� and� texture� of� foods� to� prevent� choking�
hazards.� Common� choking� hazards� include� pop-corn,� peanuts,� hotdogs,� raw� vegetables� and� fruits�including�carrots�and�apples,�whole�grapes�and�hard�candy.
Toddlerhood� can� be� especially� challenging� during�feeding� times.� Toddlers� are� known� for� asserting�their� independence� and� for� the� “Me� do”� mantra.�A� toddler’s� growth� is� less� robust� than� an� infant’s,�which� explains� the� typical� decrease� in� appetite�and� leaves� no� need� for� concern.� According� to� the�2002�Feeding�Infants�and�Toddlers�Study,�the�most�commonly� consumed� vegetable� in� toddlerhood� is�French� fries.�The� same� study� found� toddlers�don’t�consume� enough� fiber,� potassium� or� the� recom-mended�five�servings�of�fruits�and�vegetables�a�day.�Small� changes� make� for� big� results� and� can� help�to� reverse� this� trend.� You� may� have� more� success�feeding� a� toddler� if� you� involve� them� in� the� deci-sion-making.� Offer� two� or� three� healthy� choices�and� allow� them� to� choose.� Make� mealtimes� fun�by�offering� interesting� shapes� and�colors.�Cut� ripe�apples,�pears�and�even�peaches�into�sticks�to�allow�for�self-feeding.�Offer�sliced�strawberries�and�grapes�to�dip�in�yogurt.�Cut�cucumbers�and�potatoes�into�intriguing�shapes�with�cookie�cutters.�Dress�broccoli�trees�with�cheese.�Julienne�some�vegetables�into�the�macaroni�and�cheese�or�spaghetti�or�bake�them�into�whole�grain�muffins�and�breads.
When� your�c h i l d r e n�b e c o m e�preschool-ers,� it� is� easy�and� fun� to� get� them� involved�in�their�own�nutrition.�Take�them�to�the�grocery�store� or� farmer’s� market� and� peruse� the� produce�aisles.� Explore� new� recipes� and� ask� for� their� help�preparing� the� snacks� and� meals.� Take� pictures� of�your� little� chefs� and� frame� them� for� your� kitchen�motif.�Their�excitement�will�be�contagious.
School-age� children� have� similar� nutritional� needs�but�can�come�with�their�own�challenges.�School�suc-cess� improves� with� a� balanced� breakfast� with� pro-tein.�This�leads�to�higher�test�scores,�lasting�energy�and� fewer� complaints� of� headaches,� dizziness� and�fatigue.� This� is� also� an� active� group� of� children.�Running�from�soccer�to�Boy�Scouts�and�from�swim-ming� to� ballet� can� easily� lead� to� an� excess� of� fast�food.�Limit�fast�food�to�less�than�twice�a�week,�make�healthy�choices�and�avoid�sweetened�beverages.
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or� families,� the� celebration� of� Easter� includes�Easter� baskets� filled� with� sweet� treats�galore� —� chocolate� bunnies,� marshmal-
low� chicks,� sugary� jelly� beans� and� snack-size� ver-sions� of� nearly� every� candy� product� imaginable.���As�parents,�we�often�warn�our�children�“Now�don’t�eat�too�much�or�you’ll�make�yourself�sick.”�At�worst,�a�
child�who�stuffs�him�or�her-self� with� chocolate� may�
develop� nausea� and�a� stomachache.� But�for� our� furry� friends�
who�get�into�the�Easter�goodies,� “getting� sick”�
may�be�the�least�of� it.�Many�of�the� sweet� treats� mentioned� above�can� actually� be� fatal� to� dogs,� cats�and� other� small� animals,� such� as�ferrets.
As�responsible�pet�owners,�it’s�our�job�to�protect�our��pets�from�harm.�And�though�pet�owners�routinely�give� their� companion� animals�human�food,�this�is�almost�always�a� mistake.� Yes,� many� pets� prefer�
to� eat� what� we� eat.� Yes,� house-hold�pets,�especially�dogs,�really�like�
sweet,� sugary� foods.� And� yes,� it� feels�
F good�to�pamper�Fido�or�Fluffy�by�giving�them�“just�a�little�taste”�of�what�we’re�having�for�dinner.�But�many�of� the� foods� that� humans� enjoy� can� not� only� cause�illness� for� your� beloved� dog� or� cat,� they� can� even�be� fatal.� And� given� how� small� a� cat� or� dog� is� com-pared�to�a�human,�sometimes�it�doesn’t�take�much.���Chocolate� is�one�of� the�most�deadly� foods� for�pets�(both� cats� and�dogs;�dark� chocolate� is�worst,�white�chocolate�has�the�lowest�risk).�It’s�not�only�high�in�fat�(pets�don’t�need�lots�of�fat�any�more�than�humans�do);�it� contains� two� nervous� system� stimulants,� caffeine�and� theobromine.�The� fat� can�make�your�pet�vomit�or�cause�diarrhea�—�unpleasant,�but�usually�not�fatal.���But� it’s� the� stimulants� that� sometimes� cause� death.�Theobromine� is� both� a� cardiac� stimulant� and� a�diuretic.� A� dog� that� ingests� an� overdose� of� choco-late� may� be� fine� at� first,� but� will� probably� become�excited� and� hyperactive� within� a� few� hours.� It� may�pass� large� quantities� of� urine� and� become� unusu-ally� thirsty.� The� theobromine� will� cause� your� pet’s�heart� rate� to�accelerate�or�beat� irregularly,� either�of�which� can� cause� death� (especially� with� exercise.)���It’s�not� just�chocolate�that’s�the�problem.�All�sugary�foods�can�cause�dental�problems,�lead�to�obesity,�and�contribute�to�diabetes�in�pets,�too.�So�be�sure�to�keep�your�stash�of�chocolate�securely�out�of�your�pet’s�reach.���
Children�are� notorious� for� sorting� and�
trading� candy,� so� make� sure� they� don’t� leave� candy�laying� around� (or� candy� wrappers,� either,� which�can� cause� choking).� And� don’t� forget� how� flexible�and� persistent� a� pet� can� be� when� it� smells� some-thing� yummy� in� a� trash� bin� or� garage� sack,� either.���If� you� do� have� reason� to� think� that� your� pet� has�gotten� into� the� candy,� call� your� vet� and� describe�their�symptoms.�(Symptoms�of�chocolate�toxicity�are�nervousness,�vomiting,�shaking,�and�overreacting�to�noises,�touch,�lights,�et�cetera.)�If�your�vet�is�closed,�call�an�emergency�vet�center.�If�you�don’t�have�one�in�your�area�you�can�call�one�of�the�national�animal�poi-son�control�lines�such�as�the�Pet�Poison�Helpline:�1-800-213-6680.�(There�is�usually�a�fee�for�this�service.)���It� is� up� to� you� to� make� sure� that� Easter� candy� and�other�dangerous� foods� are� kept� securely�out�of� the�reach�of�your�household�pets�—�so�your�whole�family�can�enjoy�the�holiday!
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Dash On Down To the 5th Annual Doggy Dash!ails�will�wag,�dogs�will�walk,�and�a�howling�good�time�will�be�had�by�all!�On�Saturday,�April�25th�from�9:00�a.m.-12:30�p.m.,�Kit-N-Kaboodle�Pet�Sitting�and�Safe�At�Home�Pet�Sitting�will�be�hosting�the�5th�annual�
“Doggy� Dash”� on� the� Silver� Comet� Trail� to� benefit� the� Paulding� County�Humane�Society.�Over�the�last�4�years,�this�event�rose�just�shy�of�$10,000�and�helped�find�homes�for�numerous�dogs.
Come�join�the�festivities�across�from�the�Florence�Road�Trail�Head�for�a�day�of�fun�that�will�start�with�a�2-mile�fun�run/walk�(non-competitive).�After�the�“Dash”,� join�our�vendors�in�the�“Barking�Lot”�to�get�a�taste�of�pet�related�services�available�in�today’s�ever�growing�pet�friendly�community.�Dog�lov-ers�will�enjoy�demonstrations,�raffles,�contest,�food�and�FUN!�Do�you�have�the�smallest�dog?�Largest�dog?�Do�you�and�your�dog�look�alike?�There�is�a�prize�with�your�name�on�it�waiting�to�be�claimed.�This�year,�join�us�for�cake�(human�and�pet�friendly)�as�we�celebrate�5�years.
Last�year,�the�weather�cut�us�short,�but�we�all�know�that�when�you�water�the�Doggy�Dash,�it�just�grows�larger.�We�are�looking�forward�to�record�breaking�participation�this�year!
“Our�pets�give�so�unselfishly�to�us�on�a�daily�basis.�As�pet�sitters,�we�want-ed� an� opportunity� to� give� back� a� small� portion� of� that� devotion,”� stated�Jennifer�Perry,�owner�of�Safe�At�Home�Pet�Sitting.�Perry�goes�on�to�say�that,�”the�Dash�will�be�a�great�chance�for�owner�and�pet�to�bond�and�enjoy�the�amazing�resource�we�have�in�the�Silver�Comet�Trail.”
Registration� is� $23� and� onsite� registration� will� be� available.� You� can�register� to� participate� as� a� walker,� vendor,� or� sponsor� by� visiting� www.TheDoggyDash.com�or�by�emailing�[email protected].�You�say�you�don’t�have�a�dog?�No�problem!�The�Paulding�County�Humane�Society�will�have�dogs�on�hand�to�rent.�Who�knows,�you�might�even�find�a� friend�for�life!�
Meet�“Tugboat”�(below)�our�very�first�adoptee!�See�you�there!
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Hannah was truly a promise from God and as such we were very excited and thankful to see her born. We marveled at our first baby and stared at her every movement. She was beautiful and we held her with such joy. While enjoying Hannah, we noticed she had a large purple mark on her face that appeared to be a bruise from the delivery.
Several weeks pasted and Hannah was brought to a specialist. It was determined that Hannah had a Port-wine stain. At 6-months-old we began laser treatments. Shortly after starting treatments we found that the health insurance wasn’t going to cover the surgeries. At this time a family member introduced us to the Shriners Hospital. On our first visit it was obvious to us that the Shriners family was something special. They really cared and it showed! There was a genuine passion for children that could not be mistaken. From the temple to every volunteer and staff member at the hospital they all made a huge difference during each trip to surgery.
Hannah, who is now seven-years-old, states it best, “I like it when they take care of me; with the laser surgery, and they don’t hurt me. I like the girls who play instruments and bring me puzzles and toys. I love Suzi; she is really nice and she takes my picture. I like the nurse who sits next to me and brings me the treasure box. I like the art work everywhere. I love the snacks and food.” Hannah continues to have laser surgery on a quarterly basis and our trips to Boston are not marked by anxiety or fear thanks to Shriners. Hannah enjoys sharing with her classmates the tales surrounding the surgery and the fun snow in Boston.
The quality of our daughter’s life will be forever changed thanks to Shriners. Each time we bring Hannah to Shriners Boston Hospital for surgery we witness many children receiving treatment for various ailments including serious burn injures. Can you imagine a child being burned over 50% of their body and using all their strength to be well again? Shriners offers exceptional care and treatment of such an injured child and extraordinary support for the family.
You can help make a difference for these children by making plans now to attend and participate in the Shriners Circus, which will be coming to your community April 24-May 3. You will have a fantastic time at this truly special event while supporting Shriners care for children throughout the world. Support your Shriners Circus!
Visit Favorite Time Academy today and pickup free circus tickets. We are located at 10492 Dallas Acworth Hwy (highway 92), Acworth, Georgia ph#678-574-9402.
By Paul & Elizabeth Walker, Owners of Favorite Time Academy
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