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Chairman’s Corner Tom Worthan, Chairman

Douglas County Board of Commissioners

The Douglas County College and Career Institute

When I was growing up, many students went into the work force right after high school. We were encouraged to further our education by attending college, and many did, but many used skills passed down to them through family and friends and began work.

Times changed and a college education became more important to have. Fewer students went directly into the work force, and skilled workers became harder to find.

Now times have changed again, and this time, there is a wonderful combination of the two.

The new College and Career Institute is an innovative concept where both emphases come together. The CCI integrates academics and advanced career/technical programs, and encourages high school students to develop work force skills and take corresponding academic classes to make an easy transition to a technical college.

The CCI is a partner with West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), and is located on the WGTC campus on Timber Ridge Drive. The CCI offers numerous program of study, and I recently had the opportunity of going through the whole CCI Center with CEO Julian Carter and the students in Brian Little’s video production class. The tour was very revealing and showed me that the Douglas County School System is right on track with this innovative way of teaching.

The CCI’s Mission is “ensuring a viable 21st Century work force” and that is exactly what they are doing.

What I witnessed during my visit was students enjoying learning and getting hands-on experience. The mechanics in the auto shop were changing oil, balancing tires, and doing electronic analysis of engines. The patient care group had an actual pharmacy and hospital beds. Cosmetology students were cutting and styling hair. The welding class was actually welding! The video production class filmed our tour and had a producer, director, sound tech, script tech, and other needed staff. This is the right way to learn skills!

The skill classes supplement the regular curriculum at Douglas County’s four high schools. Students spend only a part of the day at CCI, and the rest at their regular high school taking classes so that they still get the math, science, history, and English education they need. However, some of the CCI classes are in conjunction with WGTC and some CCI students earn college credit at WGTC. This is an amazing program!

The programs of study are wide-ranging, comprehensive, and will give our students a good insight into the career field. There are two advantages to having these programs: (1) the student will satisfy himself that this is a good career for him; or (2) the student will find out that this really isn’t what he wants to do for the rest of his life, and can then start looking in another direction. Either way, it is a valuable lesson. Here are the programs of study offered at the Douglas County CCI.

Automotive Technology prepares graduates for employment in the automotive service and repair profession - leads to a diploma in Automotive Technology or Automotive Fundamentals, and graduates are eligible to take a competency test offered by The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - professional certificates are also available

Computer Information Systems and Game Development Specialist Programs prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a networking specialist or other IT professions - a cooperative program with WGTC that leads to a Computer Support Specialist Diploma, Networking Specialist Diploma, and WGTC’s Networking Specialist AAS Degree, Computer Support Specialist AAS Degree - professional certificates are also available

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field - graduates receive a Drafting Technology Diploma with either Mechanical or Architectural Specialization - professional certificates available

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Each month Douglasville’s Mayor, Mickey Thompson writes a column about a subject which is of interest to many residents of Douglasville, and Douglas County. The city of Douglasville’s website is: www.ci.douglasville.ga.us. Mayor’s Email: thompsonm@ci.douglasville.ga.us

The City of Douglasville continues to experi-ence a decline in revenues, just like many of you. And like those businesses and families who are having to manage with less money, so is this City government. Certainly, this situation is reflected in the City’s new budgets for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011, which were adopted unanimously by the City Council on June 21.

CUTTING THE BUDGETS. Basically, the overall budget for the City of Douglasville government for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 was cut by 7 percent from the adjusted overall budget for Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010, because of declining revenues.

For the new budgets for the City of Douglasville, let me share with you some numbers:

a) The General Fund Budget -- which is the budget for most of the City’s operations and services -- is $17,733,638 for the new fiscal year, which started July 1, 2010, and continues through June 30,

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THOUGHTS FROM THE MAYOR2011. By comparison, the adjusted General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 was $19,188,301. Thus, the City’s new General Fund budget has been cut by $1,454,663.

b) The Sanitation Fund Budget -- which covers residential and commercial sanitation services, street sweeping, Keep Douglasville Beautiful, and inmate work crews for picking up trash along City streets and in City parks -- is $3,609,500 for the new fiscal year. By comparison, the F. Y. 2009 - 2010 adjusted Sanitation Fund bud-get was $3,745,342, which is a decline of $135,842. Sanitation Fund revenues are down because fewer large roll-off containers are needed for construction debris due to the decline in construction.

c) The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Fund Budget took the sharpest cut because it is funded totally from a two-cent ho-tel-motel room occupancy tax. As you know, tourism and other leisure traveling has dropped sharply; therefore, revenues for the CVB annual budget have plummeted over the past two years. The Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 CVB Fund Budget is $386,384, which is a decline of $57,504 from last year’s figure of $443,888.

d) The Conference Center Fund Budget -- which receives income from Conference Center rentals, as well as from a different two-cent hotel-motel tax -- is $455,053 for the new fiscal year. This is $49,947 less than last year’s budget of $505,000, which is due basically to the same reasons cited in the previous paragraph.

EACH DEPARTMENT’S BUDGET WAS REDUCED. City Man-ager Bill Osborne and Finance Director Karin Callan instructed all City government departments to reduce their respective spending plans for this new fiscal year by 4 percent under the F. Y. 2009 - 2010 budget levels. Basically, salaries remain frozen for the third year in a row. No new job slots were created, except for one new police officer position which was established in order to maintain the City’s officer-to-population ratio of 2.8 officers for each 1,000 residents.

As many of you will recall, anticipated revenue decreases more than a year ago caused the City Council to reduce the number of City employees. Twenty-two jobs were eliminated. Because of the tough decisions made last year and because of good fiscal manage-ment during the past 12 months, the City Council did not have to do further staff reductions prior to adoption of the new budget. Hope-fully, significant budget reductions will not need to be made during the course of this fiscal year; however, cuts will be made if revenue shortfalls begin to occur.

While we appreciate the work our staff does, the City Council is committed to making sure this local government lives within its means. And that includes keeping a close watch over personnel costs, as well as other costs in providing services to citizens and busi-nesses in this community.

Concerning the 4 percent budget reduction for this new fiscal year that I mentioned previously, let me note there were two notable

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year that I mentioned previously, let me note there were two notable exceptions. Because the new Public Safety and Municipal Court Building and the new community center in Hunter Park will open during this new fiscal year, it was not logical to expect the Police Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, respectively, to absorb the increased costs of operating these new facilities which will be much larger than the current inadequate buildings that cur-rently house those departments. In particular is this true for the Po-lice Department, where 70,000 square feet of new construction will replace several old downtown structures which contain only about one-third that amount of space.

We are appreciative to the voters of Douglasville for recognizing the need build to these two facilities. The new community center in Hunter Park is the final major construction project being funded as a result of voter approval of a countywide SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) referendum in 2002. Basically, the new Public Safety and Municipal Court Building is being built because City voters approved the issuance of General Obligation bonds to finance this needed improvement for the Police Department and Municipal Court. The community center should open around the end of the year, and the Police Department should move into that new facility early in 2011.

Budget reductions came in many areas, including plans to use vehicles longer and thus delay purchase of their replacements. We benefited from a one-time change in the City’s retirement plan with the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) which is saving the City some $450,000. The number of new vehicles has been reduced, with departments being told that we need to get more useful mileage from City cars and trucks.

REVENUE REDUCTIONS. As previously mentioned, revenue from hotel-motel occupancy taxes have dropped...for the three-cent tax for the General Fund, as well as the two two-cent tax levies noted previously for the CVB Fund and the Conference Center Fund.

Reduced revenues from property taxes was the biggest question facing City budget writers. Because of State law changes enacted by the Georgia General Assembly (SB 55), decreased property values in a community due to foreclosures and due to reassessments had to be taken into account. While some subdivisions in Douglasville saw significant reductions in property assessments and while some other subdivisions had smaller reductions, we were fortunate that non-residential property in the City saw smaller reductions in prop-erty values.

City staff had projected an overall decrease of 10 percent in the dollar amount of the tax digest for the City of Douglasville. Staff projected property tax revenues would decline by $249,273, from $4,597,839 last year down to $4,348,566 for this year. Ms. Callan and Mr. Osborne missed it by only $61,170. The actual decline, as shown by the Douglas County Tax Commissioner, is to a new total

of $4,287,396. (Because the City Council had to adopt the new budget prior to the time the new figures were received from the Tax Commissioner, this reduction of $61,170 will be part of a budget amendment to be made this fall.)

Sales taxes -- along with property taxes -- constitute the largest revenue source for the City of Douglasville. However, we are for-tunate in that these two revenue sources provide only 47 percent of our General Fund revenues. The Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 adopted budget showed anticipated sales tax revenues of $4,612,900 while the recently adopted Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 budget showed a par-allel total of $4,095,664. Thus, we are projecting another year of decline in sales taxes, with this one being some 11 percent.

Revenues from occupational licenses -- perhaps better known as business licenses -- are projected at $1,293,747 for this new fiscal year, which is a decline of $17,503 from F. Y. 2009 - 2010. This is a reflection of a continuing weakness in the local economy in the business community.

I close this year’s column as I did my City budget column in 2009: “I want to stress that I believe all government should strive to provide services at the lowest possible cost. That is what this government is doing and will continue to do.”

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Mason Edward PonderBorn: June 28, 2010Weight: 8lbs, 14ozLength: 19.5 inchesParents: Wesley & Amanda PonderGrandparents: Brian & Pam Bell; Steve Adams; Dennis & Debra Ponder

Lane Daphne SchottBorn: May 30, 2010Weight: 6lbs, 9ozLength: 18.5 inchesParents: Morgan & Chris Schott Grandparents: Michael & Cindy Moore; Duane & Judi Schott

Hamilton Garrett PittsBorn: April 15, 2010Weight: 8lbs, 9ozLength: 21.25 inchesParents: Sarah & Jimmy PittsGrandparents: Barry & Shannen Black; Donna & Toni Pitts

Ryan Charles Swett Jr. Born: May 12, 2010Weight: 7lbs, 6ozLength: 19 inchesParents: Ryan & Candi SwettGrandparents: Diane & Rocky Saylors; John & Vicki Swett; Kathy & Tim Dowdy

Riley Elizabeth HarrisBorn: June 4, 2009Weight: 6lbs, 14ozLength: 18 inchesParents: Dereck & Lisa HarrisGrandparents: Guy & Judy Dock-stader; Keith & Darleen Harris

Nolan Micah ScottBorn: April 27, 2010Weight: 7lbs, 10ozLength: 20 inchesParents: Norbert & Tameka ScottGrandparents: Kenneth & Vernaye Denson; the late Hersey & Elouise Scott

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Dannielyn Makayla SmithBorn: July 4, 2010Weight: 6lbs, 12ozLength: 18 inchesParents: Kandi & Chris SmithGrandparents: Tim & Christy Ray; Danny & Vicki Smith

Jace Austen Burrough Born: April 24,2010Weight: 6lbs, 12ozLength: 18.5 inchesParents: Gerald Burrough & Jen-nifer ClintonGrandparents: Betty Jones; Jerry Clinton; Teresa Clinton

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engagement ANNOUNCEMENTSStacey Lawson& Arnaldo Echevarria

Stacey Alicia Lawson and Arnaldo Echevarria were engaged Decem-ber 12, 2009, and will be married September 4, 2010 at the home of the bride’s parents. Stacey is the daughter is Eddie and Jean Lawson of Douglasville. Arnaldo is the son of the late Rosali Echevarria and the

late Aurora Roman of Hammonton, New Jersey.

Laura Bryan& Adam Ivey

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Ivey announce the engagement of their son Adam Michael Ivey to Laura Helen Bryan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Bryan of Newnan. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Ivey of Douglasville and Rev. and Mrs. Frank J. Powers of

Newnan. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. John A. Ritch and the late Mrs. Jo Anne Ritch of Newnan and Mrs. Mary Helen Bryan and the late Charles H. Bryan Sr. of Newnan. The wedding will take place on August 7 at 5:00pm, at Newnan First United Methodist Church.

weddingANNOUNCEMENTSKristy Hudson&Travis Branson

Travis Charles Branson and Kristy Marchelle Hudson were united as one, June 4th, during a seaside cer-emony on Tybee Island. Travis, son of Charlie and Annette Branson of Douglasville and Kristy, daughter of Paul and Regina Hudson of Knox-ville, Tennessee are residing in their

hometown of Douglasville after a honeymoon in Ochos Rios.

Shadra Tomei & Bryce Sparling

Bryce Sparling and Shadra Tomei were married on June 19th, 2010 at sunset on Navarre Beach in Florida. Bryce is the son of Becky Sparling of Douglasville. Shadra is the daughter of Rick and Lorri Tomei of Doug-lasville. The couple was surrounded by close family and friends at the

ceremony. Bryce and Shadra reside in Villa Rica, Georgia.

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base and prevent future problems. Seeking therapy before things become out of control, allows for growth and change. Oftentimes, couples who wait until they are severely disconnected are unable to hear each other and appreciate each other’s efforts, and are of-ten unwilling, or unable, to put much effort into correcting things. Therapy at this point takes much more time and energy than couples usually have left.

However, couples who are still connected, but are facing minor-to-moderate conflicts, are more likely to have the energy and ap-preciation for one another to put towards the therapy process; they are more willing to be open to ideas and try new ways to accomplish their goals. This type of therapy is often very short-term and can be used throughout the marriage when needed, to improve on different skills and areas that the couple finds challenging. When a couple takes preventative measures to safeguard and improve their mar-riage, they will be prepared to draw on their relationship strength and skills to make it through difficult times.

At what point in your marriage do you seek preventative therapy? If you are questioning whether you should go, that might be a good sign that you could use some extra help in your marriage. Every marriage goes through its ups and downs, and sometimes, even the minor ‘downs’ can last a long time if a couple is unsure how to turn it around. Another good time to seek therapy is in times of transition, such as children becoming adolescents, a couple becoming empty-nesters, or retirement. Transition periods in life throw us new chal-lenges; having a strong foundation as a couple and being prepared to face them can make the transition smoother.

By Jessica Hocutt, MAMFT, LAPC. Connection Family Counseling, 3138 Golf Ridge Blvd., Ste. 101, 770-364-6561

Unfortunately, our culture as a whole has a negative view of counseling. Some believe prob-lems should be dealt with only in the family.

Others think only those with serious issues go to counseling. This viewpoint often comes from a misunderstanding of what therapy is. Television, negative past experiences with therapists, and outdated counseling practices have all contributed to the belief that therapy is somewhat taboo or too new-age. The truth is that every person will go through something, at least once in their life, that is outside of their understanding or ability to move through without some outside assistance.

In the past, counseling focused on treating illnesses and exploring one’s childhood. Now, counseling has opened up to also helping the general public live healthier, more satisfying lives. Therapy pro-vides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and your relation-ships and experience personal growth. In a society where half of all marriages fall apart, therapy can provide that boost to help push a marriage into the success category.

Think of therapy as a multivitamin. It’s not something you have to take, but it helps keep you healthy and prevents future health prob-lems. In the same way, marital (and individual and family) therapy is a tool best used as a preventative measure to provide a healthy

Why Marital therapy?

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embracing midlifeSubmitted by Naomi Fields, Licensed Professional Counselor, 8309

Office Park Drive Douglasville, www.nbcounseling.com, 770 949-0074

Midlife! What a wonderful period in one’s life, the period between youth and old age - a time of great potential for growth. This time in one’s life can be compared to adolescence in that it is a period of gaining a sense of who you are and establishing your identity, with the benefit of actually knowing something instead of just thinking that you do. Midlife is a place in your life where you have gathered wis-dom through experience, yet it is a time of transition, possibly with a feeling of discontentment. At midlife you begin to wrestle with the deeper questions of life. You desire to know your purpose and what gives meaning to life. It is a time to evaluate your life and make any desired adjustments. It is a time to reconnect with your spouse, to become more of a friend to your children, and a time to explore new interests.

By definition “transition” is a movement or passage from one stage to another. Transition by its very nature involves change, and change can be difficult. Even when the change is wanted and posi-tive, it turns the familiar into the unfamiliar, possibly resulting in feel-ings of fear and inadequacy as you enter unknown territory. For many, the transition to midlife is a period of confusion and uncertainty, com-monly known as a “midlife crisis”. However, a more positive way to think of this period is that of “midlife opportunity” … the opportunity to make new choices and move toward a fuller and more satisfying life.

Christine Carter Schaap in her book Bring it On! Women Embrac-ing Midlife, points out that midlife presents distinctive adjustments for women:

1. Losing your sense of purpose - feeling perplexed about the mean-ing of your life; 2. Shifting parental responsibilities as children are launched or need less attention; 3. Awareness that you’re beginning to show signs of aging; 4. Concern about approaching menopause and how it will affect your life; 5. Behaving completely out-of-charac-ter – feeling like a stranger to yourself; 6. Bewilderment over a “crush” you’ve developed on someone not even your type; 7. Neglected tal-ents demanding to be expressed - dreams and desired reemerging; 8.Boredom with activities that previously held great interest and domi-

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nated your life; 9. Caring for aging parents – discovering the roles are suddenly reversed; 10. Biological clock ticking – wondering if it’s too late to start a family; 11. Questioning the accuracy of assumptions made years ago about God and faith.

If you are struggling with any of these issues, know that you are not alone. More than ever, as our society has become increasingly stressful and families have moved apart, women are coming together in search of the kind of nurturing, caring and support that often only other women can provide.

family connectionBy Kerry Patuka. She is a degreed and certified

educator, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5 Ministries, a consulting, speaking and training min-istry for churches and children’s ministry. Contact her at kerrydrive5@yahoo.com

Who is advocating for your child? The Mer-riam-Webster dictionary defines “advocate” with

3 definitions – 1) one who pleads the cause of another; 2) one who defends or maintains a cause; 3) one that supports or promotes the interests of others. Wikipedia describes “child advocacy” as a range of individuals, professionals and advocacy organizations that pro-mote the optimal development of children.

To me, it seems that the dictionary is defining a role parents should fulfill, but the truth is that advocating for children is seen as some-thing that happens outside the home and family. The unfortunate reality is that there are kids who need people outside of their homes to advocate for them and in these cases, it is very important to have someone speaking for those children.

Most commonly the parents who have taken on this role of ad-vocate for their own children are parents of children with special-needs…but all children need their parents and family to be their advocates. It doesn’t matter if this school year is his very first year of school or her senior year, you play a critical role in your child’s education – you are your child’s advocate. Think about it. Who knows what his strengths and weaknesses are? Who knows what makes her smile or cry? Who knows the things about himself that he tries to hide from others? Who knows the events that have shaped her life so far? You do!

It doesn’t really matter if your child attends public school, pri-vate school or homeschool, your role as advocate is still important. Wherever your child is being educated, it’s easy to abdicate this role. Homeschoolers may think, “Advocate? They are with me all of the time.” Private school parents figure that they are paying good money for someone to educate and care for their kids and trust that the

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school and teachers have their child’s best interest at heart. Public school parents may argue that the school is offering highly trained, dedicated and educated professionals who know what is best for all kids.

Whatever your educational setting, you should still be advocating for your child. What this entails will be based on things such as your child’s needs, personality, learning style and social skills. All parents need to monitor their children’s physical, mental, emotional, educa-tional and spiritual health. A homeschool parent may need to find outside help for learning disabilities, outlets for social development or classes that kids can take in subjects that they are either interested in or in which the parents do not have a working knowledge. Both private and public school parents needs to pay attention to each child’s successes or struggles in school, as well as their relationships with her teachers and peers.

But it doesn’t end with school. Managing their involvement in sports, church, scouts, lessons and other activities is also important. We also need to be careful not to overlook things, such as their nutri-tion and the amount of rest they get in a 24-hour period.

I know, this sounds crazy. You’re probably thinking, “Hmmm, isn’t that what parenting is?” Well, you’re right to an extent. As parents, we feed and clothe our children. We take care of them and care about how they are doing on a daily basis. What I am talking about is a deeper level of analyzing each element in their lives, as well as putting them all together for a broader view. A child with behavioral problems at school may have undiagnosed food allergies or a learn-ing disability. It could also be that he is not getting enough rest or have a problem with another child at school.

Advocacy is not about making excuses for your kids, but about the insight, instinct and knowledge that a parent has about a child. You combine this with the child’s actions, words and attitudes, as well as the perceptions and experiences of others who are around your child to formulate the very best plan of action for him. Each child has a unique combination of ingredients that makes her who she is, so each child needs a unique path and plan for her life.

Volunteering at her school or activities, asking him about his day, hanging out with her friends, getting to know his teachers, spending one-on-one time with her, listening to him complain, holding her as she cries, keeping track of what he eats, knowing what makes her smile, learning what makes him nervous, sharing a hobby, learning a new skill together, allowing her to teach you something, observing him at something he does well, praying for her...yes, this is how we gather the pieces and parts that shows us how God made our child and who he or she is becoming. We then plead for, defend and support our children – that’s advocating! We make sure that he is getting everything he needs from the home, school and community and when those things don’t add up right, we seek to change them. We fight for our children because we love them and we know them better than anyone else. It’s a privilege God gave us, even on the days when the battle may seem all up hill. Psalm 127:3 reminds us “children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord” and I intend to “promote the optimal development of my child”. I will advocate

1st Annual West Georgia Quad& Douglasville Tike Ride Sponsored by the City of Douglasville &

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West Georgia Quad & Main Street MarketSATURDAY OCTOBER 23RD, 2010

Ride Starts at 8:00 a.m.Market is from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

There are 35-mi, 50-mi, and a 100-mi courses!Charity Bike Ride through four West Georgia Counties

REGISTRATION: $35 per rider(all riders will receive a t-shirt)

Douglasville 1st Annual Tike Ride! Bring your Little Ones Out! (Bikes with training wheels will be accepted)

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Race will take place in Downtown DouglasvilleRegistration: $15 per rider

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CAC to host Bridal BrunchThe House Cultural Arts Center located in historic downtown

Douglasville will hold a bridal brunch on Saturday, August 7 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Brides can go and enjoy the lovely setting of the Robert-Mozley House, brunch and tour the facility while meeting face to face with wedding professionals.

Registered brides will be eligible to win many prizes. The recep-tions are free for all brides and their guests. To register, please con-tact Randi Miles at 678-715-6069 or milesr@ci.douglasville.ga.us.

Pet Set Pet Care TipRemoving Mats From a Dog’s Coat

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When long haired dogs develop mats from tangles, shedding, or fleas and ticks, skin irritation, pain, and sores can result. Regular

grooming is easier than mat removal. Dogs, especially long haired breeds or breeds with undercoats or curly coats, often get mats in the hair that need to be removed. Mats start when hair tangles and collects burrs, sticks, shedding hair, or other debris. Flea and tick infestation can add to the matting problem as dogs tend to bite, chew and scratch the irritated areas. Mats often grow in size over time and pull on the pet’s skin causing discomfort. Severe mats can irritate the skin and even cause sores. Repeated wetting and drying only hardens and tightens the knot, making it even more irritating to the dog and more difficult to remove.Where Matted Hair Typically Develops

Mats are often seen where hair is the longest or where friction occurs such as behind ears or tips of ears, collar area or chest, lower front legs, the feathery skirt on the hindquarters, or the tail.Preventing Mats in a Dog’s Coat

Preventing mats before they develop is much easier than removing

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them. Good flea and tick control, regular baths to keep coat clean, and daily brushing to remove shedding hair and tangles before they become a problem will help to prevent mats. A groomer or veterinarian can recommend grooming products and flea and tick control products that will also help in preventing matted fur.Removing Mats from a Dog’s Coat

Small mats can usually be picked apart with a brush or mat breaker or cut into or cut off using scissors. Do not simply pull a mat out as it can be very painful or cause injury to the skin. Large mats are usually too hardened to pick apart and must be cut off. Severely matted dogs may need to be shaved by a professional groomer. Mats in areas such as ear tips and toes, or mats very close to the skin, can sometimes be difficult to distinguish from the body part itself. To prevent accidentally cutting the skin, slide a comb between the mat and the skin and cut only above the comb. If the mat is too large or too close to the skin for a comb to fit underneath, it should be removed by a professional groomer.Cutting Costs on Dog Grooming

In a tough economy, the expense of the dog’s haircut by a professional groomer may not be on the list of priorities but grooming is an important part of health care for dogs and should not be neglected. When the budget is tight, DAILY BRUSHING to keep tangles and mats under control, regular baths, flea and tick preventives, and simple scissor trims at home can help stretch the time between trips to the dog groomer.

These Pets Need a Homes

StellaStella is a two year old, solid black, lab mix. She is approxi-

mately 60 pounds, spayed and housebroken. She under-stands basic commands and does well on a leash. She is a very energetic and playful dog, friendly to people and okay with strangers. She does not get along well with children but is a very loving dog. Please call

Ashley at 770-547-0720 to adopt this sweet girl.

Cheyenne Cheyenne needs a home. She is a five and a half year old,

spayed, mixed-breed dog. She is crate/house trained and knows basic commands. She is current on all shots. She is very affectionate though she would do better as a single pet. She is not good with cats.

Please contact Marshall James at 770-815-0598.

Submitted by the Douglas County Humane Society, a group of volunteers determined to make a lasting difference in the quality of life for animals in

Douglas County, 678-838-9123.

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Topps to host benefit golf tournamentTopps Sports Bar & Grill is hosting a benefit golf tournament on

Thursday, August 12 beginning at 10:00am. The tournament will take place at St. Andrews Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit Mitch Gill to help with medical expenses. Prizes will be available as well as food, soda and beer. The cost is $100 per golfer or $400 per four man team. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 per hole. For information, please call Robin or Jerry at 770-489-1927.

Chapel Hill Road Baptist Church to host a Bike Ride for Breast Cancer

A Bike Ride for Breast Cancer, sponsored by Chapel Hill Road Baptist Church Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry will be held Satur-day, August 14. Registration begins at 9:00am. The escorted ride leaves at 10:00am. The cost is $25 for rider and $10 for a passen-ger. A spaghetti lunch will accompany the ride at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, located at 4391 Chapel Hill Road. All money raised from the ride and lunch will go to

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. For more information e-mail chrbcfaithriders@bellsouth.net.

Got Skillz Tournament to be held August 14-15First Round Sports Group will bring the Got Skillz 3-on-3 Basket-

ball Tournament to Villa Rica on August 14 through 15 at Gold Dust Park. This is a fun and exciting, indoor basketball

tournament for the entire family to enjoy. The Got Skillz 3-on-3 basketball tourna-

ment is designed so that anyone, young or old, male or female, the couch potato or

avid player can play as part of a participating team.

Teams can register by mail or online at www.gotskillz3on3.com. The cost is $100 for Youth Teams (ages under 18), and $128 for Adult Teams (ages over 18). Mail-in registration must be received by August 1st; the online deadline is August 6th. Teams are encouraged to register early to reserve a spot in the tournament. All participants will receive a free Got Skillz 3-on-3 t-shirt. The winning team of each division will receive a trophy. Community Support is welcomed and needed. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to vol-unteer, contact Brian at brian@firstroundmangementgroup.com.

Register for the Fishes & Loaves 5KThe Fishes & Loaves 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run will take place August

7th at 7:30am at the Douglas County Courthouse. You can register online at www.saintjulians.org.

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By David Hansey. 404-514-1896, NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM Certified Sports Fitness Specialist, NASM Certified Personal Trainer. www.4fitbodies.com.

I train a lot of people for a variety of different sports but golf is one where I get a lot of ques-tions. How to have longer shots? How to have

more accurate shots? How to perfect your drive? How to perfect your short game? The list of questions goes on and on. But here is a little secret. Just as one specific exercise will not give you a “six-pack” or a bikini body, there is not one specific exercise that will make you a perfect golfer.

If you are already strength training, then it may just be a tune-up and an adjustment on the exercises you are doing. If you are not strength training, starting a golf specific strength training program will make dramatic changes in your game.

Golfers need to consider a few things when they train. Profession-al golfers have a combination of strength, flexibility and mechanics that combine in order to make the most amount of force delivered to the golf club head with the proper amount of stability to make the ball go where they want. Sounds complicated but it is really very simple. If you think of your strength as being a water hose, you real-ize that you get the most amount of water and water pressure when there are no holes or kinks in the line and when the hose is as short as possible.

Well your body is not that different. When you have weak or tight muscles preventing you from performing in the proper way, your strength is tapped, much like a leak in the hose. When you have a big belly, it puts your back in a position to compensate for that weight so it cannot also provide the most accurate transfer of strength.

So what do you do to correct your weak and tight muscles and other issues that might be affecting your game? Well the first thing is to look at your overall conditioning. Does your game get worse the longer you play? That is a sign of fatigue and your overall condition-ing could be the issue. As for other specific issues, everyone is unique and you really need to have a movement and posture assessment to see what muscles you may have that could be tight or weak and affecting your game.

Some people have tight chest muscles which pulls their body into a position that reduces power from being transferred to their shot. And many try to make up for a weakness like that with arm power which reduces the accuracy of the shot and fatigues your arms very quickly. Others have weak forearms, which makes it difficult to ma-neuver your wrists and arms appropriately which can make some players compensate with unnatural movements of the elbows and shoulders leading to potential injury.

There are many more examples of this and many muscles that can be affecting your game like that. And they are all easily corrected for most people once it is identified which muscles it is. It really will not add hours to your workout. It may in fact add no time at all for most people as your workout can just be adjusted to do the correct exercises for you rather than what you are currently doing.

Drink Up! The imporTance of hyDraTionBy Leslie Austin - Leslie Austin has been in the

fitness industry for 16 years as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. She is currently employed with Gold’s Gym in Douglasville. You can reach her at LesAus10@aol.com

You’ve heard the rule before: drink eight glasses of water each day. But when you work

out, your body’s demand for fluids increases even more, especially if you’re exercising outdoors - or even warming up on the way to the gym during warm summer months.5 Easy Ways To sTay HydraTEd

1. Drink eight glasses of water every day. 2. Can’t remember the last time you had a water? Go get one. 3. Drink 8 ounces of water every 20 minutes during a workout. 4. Drink 12 - 24 ounces of water before and after your workout. 5. Grab a low-calorie sports drink while at the gym.According to Dr. Sam J. Romeo, CEO of Romeo Medical Clinic,

Inc., half the population is at least mildly dehydrated all the time. These people don’t even know what a day feels like when they’re fully hydrated. Drinking the right amount of water daily can lead to better decision-making skills and concentration, elevated moods and improved coordination. So just imagine how the benefits of proper hydration might affect your workout.

“Dehydration can decrease your strength, endurance and sports performance significantly,” says Romeo. “If we have inadequate fluid intake, every cell and organ system in our body has to work harder. We have less blood volume, so the cardiovascular system has to increase our heart rate.”

Plus, the more you sweat, the more fluid your body loses. To learn specifically how much water your body releases during a workout, weigh yourself without clothes before and after. Every half-pound of weight loss is equivalent to eight ounces of water lost, explains Ro-meo. Generally, to maintain a healthy hydration level it’s important to drink 12 to 24 ounces before and after as well as about eight ounces every 20 minutes during the workout.

Don’t worry about drinking too much; it’s difficult for a healthy individual to over-hydrate. Those cramps that sometimes creep up during a workout are not generally caused by too much fluid con-sumption. In fact, they can sometimes be a sign of early dehydration, explains Mary Arnold, a USA Track and Field-certified running coach and two-time national qualifier in long-course triathlon. But most of-ten the dreaded side stitch actually comes from undigested food or an irregular breathing pattern. “I have my athletes slow down or walk for 30 to 60 seconds to alleviate the cramp,” says Arnold. “Walking with your hands stretched over your head to stretch your diaphragm and breathing deeply will get rid of the side stitch.” To beat the heat, maximize your workouts and get all the benefits of proper hydration on a daily basis. “Good hydration is not just a part of a workout, it is integral to a healthy lifestyle,” Arnold says. “If you can’t remember when you last had a glass of water, you should stop what you’re do-ing and get one.”

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Debra Russell-Mayberrylost 21.6 inches

I decided that I needed a lifestyle change. At 55, it was time to get myself together. I set goals and made up my mind that this was it, there is a connection between happiness and good health and good health leads to great things and all that life has to offer. Attitude is everything and it was time to stop the excuses.

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Sensei SectionTIPS FOR SPEEDING UP YOUR METABOLISM

By Samantha Hostettler, PhD, Champion Kara-te & Fitness, 2145-B West County Line Road, 770-947-5212, www.championkarateandfitness.com

1. Speed up your metabolism by eating five small meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner bedtime snack. Yes – a bedtime snack! It keeps your metabolism working while you sleep.

And remember – this isn’t a license to pig out! Read on for how to eat...

2. Each meal should have a balanced ratio of 30% protein, 40% carbs and 30% fats. Yes, fats! But good fats – nuts, avocado, olive oil and so on. Fats play an important role in keeping you feeling full and satisfied as well as regulating how much sugar is released into the blood stream.

3. Spice up lean protein. Diet foods don’t have to be bland and boring. Add flavor so you’ll en-joy what you’re eating. Lemon on your salmon. Herbs, spice, salsas. The possibilities are end-less! And you just might like it so much you’ll stop thinking of it as “diet food”.

4. Drink lots of water – 80 ounces a day. That’s ten 8 ounce glasses. Besides keep-ing you hydrated, water can curb your hunger pangs. Drink-ing it before a meal can take the edge off your hunger. And drinking it with your meal can help fill you up.

5. Plan ahead. Don’t wait until you’re hungry to decide what to eat. That only leads to bad choices! When you’re making dinner, cook a little extra for another meal or snack. You’ll be amazed at how well you eat when you’re not grabbing for everything in the fridge!TIPS FOR BETTER ABS

A big part of ab definition is managing water weight. This means that you should reduce your sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams a day and up your water intake to 80 ounces a day. The more water you drink, the less water you will hold.

Eat foods that are high in potassium (like watermelon). This will help you reduce bloat, giving definition to your abs. Other things to try: cranberry juice mixed with water, dandelion tea, asparagus, and try taking a couple teaspoons a day of apple cider vinegar. This vin-egar helps to maintain healthy levels of potassium in your body.

You can spot-reduce belly fat, but you have to engage in a regi-men that burns body fat. This means counting calories so that you are burning excess body fat.

When you hit the gym, go hard. Work at 85 percent of your maxi-mum heart rate for optimal fat-shedding results. Try workouts that are core-based and use multiple muscle groups.

Community Health & Wellness Fair to be heldA Community Health and Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, Au-

gust 7 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 6976 Bankhead Highway in Douglasville. There will be health screenings, diabetes education, healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness and nutrition information, and a moonwalk-fitness zone for children. For more information, please call 678-715-1677.

Emotions Anonymous meets at Chapel Hill PresbyterianEmotions Anonymous meets at Chapel Hill Presbyterian, 4241

Central Church Road in the Conference Center on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. For info, contact Melanie Hilderbrand at 770-920-0328 or hilderbrandm@bellsouth.net or church at 770-942-0360.

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ORGANIZING TIPSIs Your Home a “Place of Mess” or a “Haven of Rest?”

By Joyce Maxwell, owner of ReJoyce N Order, Professional Organizer and speaker. Awarded “Business Associate of the Year for 2007” by Douglas County Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. 770-941-0201, www.rejoy-

cenorder.comSummer, how quickly it slips away. School is starting back soon and

once the kids return our thoughts turn to home and all those tasks we let slide over the busy summer months. If you want your home to be a haven for your family you need to work with your clutter not against it. Take a few moments and look around - What are your “hot spots?” Do you have a tendency to come in and drop your keys and the mail on the first available surface? Maybe the kids drop their book bags by the back door where they stay until the next morning when it’s time to pick them up again. Take a look around your house and ask yourself the following questions:

• What is causing clutter in this room? • Are there items in this room that belong somewhere else? • Are there items stored somewhere else that should be in this

room? • When I make a decision to purchase furniture do I consider its

storage capabilities? Sometimes solving the problem is as simple as hanging a few hooks

on the wall or adding a basket with a lid to “corral” the clutter. You can find beautiful, decorative baskets and boxes at local discount stores that allow you to maximize your space, just be careful in your choosing because if you don’t purchase the correct size it will end up becoming more clutter.

Place a laundry hamper (or mesh laundry bag on the back of the door) for dirty laun-dry. If the kids undress in the bedroom but the hamper is in the bathroom you are go-ing to end up with dirty clothes all over the bedroom floor.

Allow your children to have input on how their rooms are organized and they will have a greater tendency to want it to stay that way.

Make it easy for children to put things away by placing hooks and shelves at their height.

If you have several areas that are cluttered, only focus on one area at a time. Remember clutter didn’t happen overnight and it may take several weeks to break one bad habit. Take the mail for example - if you are in the habit of dropping it on the first available surface, for now concentrate on putting it where it belongs every time you bring it in.

If clutter is a problem in the family room, place a basket on the table for remotes; add a large wick-er basket to collect toys or magazines.

16th Annual Great Tomato ContestIf you are a Douglas County resident and would like to enter the

‘Great Tomato Contest’, take your heaviest tomato to Turner’s Feed and Seed for ‘weighing in’ beginning now through September 6th. Entries will be accepted Monday - Friday (8:00am to 6:00pm) and Saturday (8:00am to 3:30pm).

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LANDSCAPING TIPSBy Kate Wright. Kate owns Bloom’n Gardens

Landscape, a design/build/maintenance firm. She is a degreed Botanist, Certified Arborist, Cer-tified Pesticide Applicator, and carries a Level 1A certification in Erosion Control. www.bloomngar-dens.com • 404-314-1474 • Kate@bloomngar-dens.com

Yesterday I was working in my vegetable garden trying very hard not to glance over at the lawn. My once beautiful, green, lush lawn is not looking quite the same this month. In fact, I think that the lawn looked better this year than in many years past, but now, it is one big splotchy, brown mess that could turn on the waterworks (my tears). Basically, I have to remind myself that the condition of the lawn is to-tally dependent on the weather we have had this year. Let me remind all of you that it is the early part of August and the temperatures have been in the mid 90’s for most of the summer, plus it has been raining in the afternoon with the hit or miss thunderstorms that are typical in this region. Also may I remind you that in May, it was in the mid 80’s with even more rain, right! It is hot and humid, a very typical south-ern summer. Quite a contrast to the conditions we had over the past couple of years, then we were in a level 4 and level 5 drought. Well the good news is that, thankfully, the drought is over, the bad news is that now we have a whole new set of issues to deal with.

Why does my lawn have to suffer, you may ask. Well our lawns are suffering from a nasty fungus called Brown Patch. It is caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani. Hopefully the following details will explain why fescue lawns, as well as some zoysia lawns (although not as commonly), are suffering from brown patch fungus so badly this summer. First of all, the fungus that causes brown patch is always present in the soil and can never be totally eliminated. It is just a natural part of the cycle of life. When the conditions are ideal the fungus will take every advantage to reproduce and spread at a rapid rate. Unfortunately, the conditions are ideal right now for the brown patch fungus to bloom. When we were in a drought the lawns went into a semi-dormant state and there was less moisture in the air to al-low the disease to spread. The fungus typically affects turf that is in a weaker state. Your fescue is weakened in the summer because it is a cool season grass and when the temperatures hit the 80’s and 90’s it is stressed from the heat. The best thing you can do to control this “bloom” is to not water during the evening and mow at the highest setting. Actually when it is this hot out, it is best to limit watering to one or two times a week for about 15 minutes each at 5:00am to 6:00am. This is just to try to keep some water on the lawn so it does not dry out entirely, but if the weather persists and gets to a drought type pattern it is best to just shut down watering all together. We are still in some watering restrictions and probably always will be and watering is not going to produce good results anyway so save your money. Your other option is to treat the lawn approximately every two to three weeks with a fungicide. This does not cure the infection, but keeps it from spreading. In the end, just remember that aeration and seeding is just around the corner and it will be possible to get your yard looking its best once again.

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DECORATING TIPSTime To Pick a Paint Color!

By Karen Hartley, a local interior designer and decorator. As owner of Interiors by Decorating Den, she has been in business for 23 years. She can be reached at 770-459-9096.

Today many people are looking for ways to change the look in their home without spending a lot of money. One of the best solutions can be

paint but choosing the right colors for your home can affect not only the visual impact but also the way you feel in the space!

When it comes to color, I advise my clients to follow their heart. As an interior decorator, my color philosophy revolves around the fact sometimes color preferences are not always the same as your favorite colors. But with some sound thought when planning for a new color scheme, generally your heart’s color desires will rule supreme! And, as most people have discovered, planning a color scheme needs to be a carefully thought out process.

First, let’s talk about color psychology. Everyday there are more and more studies conducted which reveal new information about how color impacts our lives. Did you know that…….

RED: Increases the pulse rate, breathing and blood pressure? If you like red you yearn for the impulsive life. Red is the color of ac-tion, love, and courage. You are likely to be outspoken, athletic and somewhat fickle.

BLUE: A wonderful calming color. Did you know that blue actu-

ally causes the brain to send off eleven chemical tranquilizers? If you like blue, you are probably a capable, conservative and sensitive person.

GREEN: If you like green, you might be fresh, natural, and friend-ly by nature. Green shades tend to evoke a sense of relaxation, comfort and quietness. It also represents new growth and new begin-nings, and can be used as a stress reducing color.

YELLOW: A stimulating color. People who like yellow tend to be smart and high minded. You might find yourself remaining optimistic in most situations, and are generally enthusiastic about new ideas. You enjoy action, and have the ability to project your ideas well to others.

ORANGE: An exuberant and bold color. Orange lovers tend to be friendly, cheerful, and are able to get along with practically every-one. You are social by nature, and hate to be alone. You want the world to be warm and mellow like the glow of a fireplace.

PURPLE: A royal and fantasy invoking color. If you like purple, you could possibly be an artist at heart. You like to surround yourself with talented people and tend to be very free spirited by nature.

BROWN: A warm and comforting color. Brown lovers are of-ten conscientious, and steady in their ways. You tend to be very interested in genealogy and home. The company of your family is paramount in your life.

Now, let’s talk about how to begin to select a color scheme for your home.

First, decide where your best opportunities are for using color in a room. Will painting an accent color give your room the spark you

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PEST CONTROL TIPSThe Abundant Pests of Summer

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It’s summertime and the pests are plentiful—multiplying like crazy in the warm weather. Here are some of the many summer pests to look for:

Pests around food: Stored food moths and beetles find their way into many foods we keep for ourselves or our pets. Cockroaches, ants, flies, rats and mice can be problems any-where food is stored, cooked or served—and often throughout our homes. Watch your pet food to make sure you aren’t feeding bugs or other animals.

Fabric pests: Clothes moths and carpet beetles favor wool, but also eat other fabrics. Silverfish, crickets and other pests occasionally dam-age fabrics and papers.

Pests that sting or bite: Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, scor-pions, and certain spiders and ants pack stings that can be quite pain-ful. Some pests suck our blood, often without us knowing it. These include fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, biting gnats and flies, and many others. Bed bugs, those nasty blood suckers that hadn’t been a serious prob-lem in decades, are becoming much more common again.

Pests in damp areas: Millipedes, springtails, and bark lice are some of the pests that multiply in damp areas indoors and outdoors.

Wood-destroying pests: Termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, powder post beetles, and decay fungi all either eat wood for food or tunnel into it to create nests. Either way, they cause serious damage.

desire? Or perhaps, a soft blending of similar color hues will give your new room it’s desired “feeling or mood”.

Then, take a critical look at your room’s architectural features. Do you want them to stand out – take center stage – or be mini-mized? For instance, perhaps you have painted bookshelves flank-ing a room’s fireplace. Adding an accent color to the back walls of your bookshelves, might add just a bit of much needed color flair to the entire wall scheme. Or, you may want to use color to bring the outside in at the windows.

Thirdly, try to define how your space is being used. Reading, re-laxing, game playing, watching TV? An important consideration in selecting your new color scheme is how you actually use and enjoy the space. Choose colors that will enhance that activity.

Next, analyze your room’s lighting. How much natural light does your room have? A room with a lot of natural light can usually take stronger colors better than a room which requires a lot of artificial light.

And last, but not least, it’s critical that you take into account your “new” room’s relationship to the adjoining rooms. Color continuity is a key to creating the best overall look. Most homes really need no more than three colors intersecting with one another and there needs to be some sense of all these colors in each room. (Of course, your bedrooms can each stand alone.)

Now, go pick a new paint color and have some fun! And remem-ber, Painting is one of the least expensive ways to make a big impact! AND, if you aren’t happy with the result, it’s still easy to repeat the process and make it great!

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For more information, you may call 770-363-2889, or you may e-mail him at seyed2003@aol.com.

Clown Kidazzl launches new characterClown Kidazzl announces the launch of its newest character shows

serving Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Their interactive fun and fitness, anti-bullying, team-building and ‘reading is fun’ programs feature a Jester Clown Kidazzl. Offering age-appropriate non-stop action, Kidazzl includes a fully themed storyline with games, activities, treasure discovery, puppets, face painting, and twisted balloons. Kidazzl the Clown has more than 15 years of experience as a parent, educa-

tor, special education advocate, after school assistant director, PTA board member and professional clown. For more information, con-tact Aisha at 770-318-3652.

Lulabell’s Shabby Chic opens in DouglasvilleMichelle Schiffer first opened Lulabell’s Shabby Chic four years

ago. After the business closed its doors she was unable to shake the urge to have such a shop. So, she reopened the store. Lulabell’s was named after Michelle’s grandmother. “She was a special women, who game me my knowledge and appreciation for preserving tradition. She also taught me how important family is. And I

consider my customers my family,” Schiffer stated. By taking shabby worn furniture and pairing them with new paint and simple design techniques, she is able to offer decorating on a budget. You can stop by the store, located at 4106 Newman-Ellis Road in Douglasville or call Michelle at 770-899-4566 for more info. Pictured: Michelle’s grandmother, Lulabell.

Local decorator wins national awardLocal decorator and business owner, Karen Hartley, DDCD, was

recently honored to receive a first place design award in her com-pany’s international design contest for her design work. Her award

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Professional Mojo named Small Business of the Quarter by Chamber of Commerce

Professional Mojo has been named Small Business of the Quarter by the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. The award was an-nounced yesterday at the monthly Greystone Power Luncheon in the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center. Co-founder and Chief Mojo Officer, Lee Brogden Culberson, accepted the award on behalf of Professional Mojo Market-ing from Steve Morgan, Chairman Elect of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. The business honored was chosen based on com-munity service, business success and Chamber involvement.

“We are honored to be named Small Busi-ness of the Quarter,” says Brogden Culberson. “Our active membership in the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce has provided a way for our company to reach out to business own-ers and non-profits in need of marketing assis-

tance.” From the importance of building a company’s online brand to the relevance of the marketing message, Professional Mojo guides the owners of small businesses in utilizing effective marketing to reach the right prospect, with the right message, at the right time utilizing the web, print and social media marketing tools.

For more information about Professional Mojo, visit www.profes-sionalmojo.com.

Pictured: Lee Brogden Culberson and Rachael Gatzman

MTS Tax Service, LLC opensSaeed Ahmad, son of Sam from Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant, has

opened MTS Tax Service, LLC. As an enrolled agent before the IRS he is able to represent taxpayers with liens, settlement agreements,

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winning design featured a beautifully designed sunroom featuring a clever mix of French Country and Southern ambiances to enhance this oft used space.

Karen submitted several makeover entries, which were judged along with over 250 other entries in two separate design contests. Over 30 leading home furnishings magazine editors from such distinguished publications as Better Homes & Gardens, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, House & Garden and Good Housekeeping participated as judges. Winners were selected based on their design excellence, creative problem solving, and overall presentation.

Mrs. Hartley received her award during Decorating Den Interior’s 41st Annual Design and Market Conference, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. As an award winning decorator and business owner in our community, Karen now has access to an extensive library of be-fore and after high resolution, digital photographs featuring thou-sands of room makeovers.

Karen Hartley can be reached at 770-459-9096.

SUCCESS STRATEGIESUPGRADE YOURSELF

By Tedra Haynes White, Success Strategist, coach, and owner of Envision Consulting & Strat-egies, www.envisonconsultingandstrategies.com, 404-428-6376

Do you feel like you are in a rut and are just spinning your wheels, but going nowhere in life or in your career? You know that feeling of being the

hamster on that wheel in the little glass box. You can see the world around you making strides, changing and progressing, but you’re on that wheel running as fast as you can, going nowhere, stuck in that same little glass box. If you have ever felt like that, then you are ready for a personal upgrade. A personal upgrade is when you decide to take the actions necessary to move to the next level in your life and/or career and get out of your little glass box.

Change what you are feeding your mind. The mind gives you the power to transform yourself into what you want to become. Profes-sional speaker Les Brown says that the moment you start to think and act like a winner is the moment you will become a winner. What you need, in order to be a winner, is to put yourself around positive influ-ences that feed your mind and empower your dreams, rather than

parasitic influences that kill your dreams, self esteem and confidence. Decide what your goals are and begin reading articles and books pertaining to those goals. Enroll in classes or go to workshops that will give you the information and skills you need to realize your goals. Stop listening to negative people and your own negative self talk.

Surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed. You probably know people who waste their lives because they have no drive, ambition, and seemingly nothing to work toward. These are the extremely negative and critical co-workers who tell you that you could never get that promotion or the family members or friends who laughed at you and discouraged you when you told them your dreams of starting your own business. These are the living dead. They don’t want to do anything and they have allowed their dreams, their spirits, and their ambitions to die and they will do their best to discourage you so that yours will die too. Get them out of your life and develop relationships with people who are supportive of you and working to achieve their own goals.

Develop a plan and go to work! We dream of how we want our lives to be, but we don’t have a plan to on how to get there. We go through life hoping that we’ll simply fall into our dream life. Take an honest look at where you are now and where you want to be (your goal) and develop the strategies and action plans you need to suc-cessfully reach your goals. A success coach or mentor can help you if you need it. Working toward your goals may be difficult and take you out of your comfort zone, but it will be well worth the effort. Remem-ber, having the right plan is worthless if you don’t put it into action!

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DOUGLAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSThe Mission of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is to support, promote and attract business for the advancement of our

community. The Chamber of Commerce currently serves over 800 member businesses. For information please call 770-942-5022 or visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com.

Ribbon Cutting held for Pre-Paid Legal ServicesA ribbon cutting was held after the GreyStone Power Luncheon on

June 15 to welcome Pre-Paid Legal Services to the Douglas County Cham-ber of Commerce.

Pre-Paid Legal Services Independent Business Associate Isabell Reed spoke at the Ribbon Cut-ting about the advantag-

es of investing in her company. Instead of waiting for something bad to happen, Reed educated Chamber members about their options for legal protection for as low as $1 a day. Pre-Paid Legal Services provides a variety of plans ranging from Family and Small Business Plans, to Identity Theft, Medical, Home Owners Insurance & Repair Warranties. Unlimited attorney consultations, will preparation, repre-sentation on motor vehicle issues and trial defense are also included in the plans offered.

Ms. Reed also spoke of the personalized attention that clients re-ceive at Pre-Paid Legal Services. “Each client is entitled to their very own professional problem solvers, your own experts in different areas of law,” Reed stated. “Now is the time to start making smarter deci-sions in a non-traditional way by protecting yourself, your family, your business, and your employees with a Pre-Paid Legal Plan.”

For more information about how Pre-Paid Legal Services can help protect those you care most about, contact Isabell Reed, Indepen-dent Business Associate, at 678-715-4743 or www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/ireed.

Ribbon Cutting held for Ivy League Day CareThe Ivy League celebrated their re-opening with a Ribbon Cutting

with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce at their location, 6585 Spring Street in historic Downtown Douglasville.

The Ivy League is a child care center for chil-dren six weeks to four years old and specializes

in Early Childhood Education. Owners Gina Whitfield and Kristy Kimball pride their facility in being a home away from home for chil-dren. The facility is located in the heart of Downtown Douglasville and is a historic house that has been converted into a kid friendly location. With a healthy balance between safety and comfort, Whit-field and Kimball have it all at Ivy League.

Ivy League was previously located in the same location ten years ago before selling their business, and the same faces that were there then are the same faces that have re-opened and provide excellent care today. This is a group of mothers who pride themselves on pro-viding all the love and attention every child needs while their parents are hard at work.

Mayor Mickey Thompson was present and the ribbon cutting and praised Whitfield and Kimball for their dedication to provide the best care possible and welcomed them back to Downtown.

For more information about child care rates or to schedule a tour of the facility, please contact The Ivy League Learning Center at 770-675-7509 or visit their location between 6:30am and 6pm.

The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September 1st at Mirror Lake Golf & Country Club. More than 250 golfers and 60 tennis players are expected to participate in the 2010 Classic that is presented by GreyStone Power. In addition to the golfers, there will also be more than 50 businesses represented including Gold Spon-sors: Kaiser Permanente, WellStar Douglas Hospital and Comcast and Silver Sponsors: West Georgia Technical College, American Red Cross, Extreme Images and Gradick Communications. Tennis spon-

sors include DeNyse Signs, GAS South, and PT Solutions. Food and drinks will be provided by Chick-fil-A, Texas Roadhouse and Outback.

The 2010 Chamber Classic promises to be one of the most mem-orable golf tournaments that Douglas County has ever seen. Each golfer will be treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as some incredible prizes. Mercer University will award a $500 prize to the winner of the Putting Contest, GAS South and Ra Lin will award a $100 prize for Closest to the Pin, and the Development Authority of Douglas County will award a $100 prize for the Longest Drive. RBC Bank is sponsoring an on-site electronic (PGA style) leader board and Georgia Power will play host to the 19th hole After Party and awards ceremony in the clubhouse.

Please contact the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce at 770-942-5022 for more information on sponsorships or to check on player availability. You do not have to be a member of the Chamber to play. This tournament will sell out early! Forms and more informa-tion can be found at the Chamber website www.douglascountygeor-gia.com.

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Carnival Cruise Lines Family Fun Holiday CruisesSubmitted by Tracey Snipes - Owner – Travel

Escapes, a full service travel agency located at 4090 Bankhead Hwy. in Lithia Springs. 770-732-9434 - www.travelescapesinc.com - Hours: Mon. - Fri., 10:00am to 5:30pm and Sat. 10:00am to 2:00pm

With the kids heading back to school, summer vacation is now coming to an end. Now is the best time to start planning your holiday vacation or even a quick get-away for fall break. If you’re looking for fun, sun and a hassle-free vacation, a cruise just might fit the bill.

Cruising remains one of the best vacation values out there, with one price covering your accommodations, all your meals, entertain-ment, and of course beautiful destinations. Carnival Cruises Lines specializes in vacations for every age group and offers a variety of activities ranging from a full casino, complimentary children’s pro-gram, comedy shows, full service spas and more. Carnival also leaves out of many convenient departure points for Douglas and Carroll County residents.

If you have flown recently, you understand how costly and time-consuming a flight can be. For that reason, Carnival has moved ships to ports within driving distance eliminating the need for fly-ing. You can easily be on a ship from Douglasville in 5 – 7 hours depending on the port. If you are interested in visiting sunny Mexico with its crystal-clear waters and outdoor activities, the closest ports are Mobile, New Orleans, and Tampa. If you would prefer a more laid-back atmosphere with duty free shopping and beautiful beach-es, the Bahamas can easily be reached from Jacksonville, Charles-ton, and Port Canaveral. Carnival offers a variety of 4, 5, and 7 day cruises from these ports.

With cruising during the fall and winter being some of the best prices of the year, many people are now choosing to spend the holidays with their families onboard. Although not a traditional op-tion, the burden of hosting everyone at one’s house is taken away allowing everyone to relax together. No one has to worry about the

cooking and cleaning. The ships are decorated for the holidays and Santa Claus makes a visit to the ship for the kids on Christmas Eve. As for the weather in the fall and winter, while it may be in the 30’s and 40’s in the metro Atlanta area, the Carib-bean stays in the mid-70’s.

When it comes to pricing, traditionally the further out you make your reserva-tion; the better the price is. With the

economy as it is, there may be some last minute deals but there is no guar-antee that these will be for the cruise you want or the type of room you want. Carnival has come out with a new pricing program which is called the Early Saver rate which requires a non-refundable deposit but guarantees that you will get the best price if the rate should go down. Pricing is the same regardless of where you book so consider working with a local travel agency.

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Local agent attends NCL Ship inaugural eventSubmitted by Kim Weakland, Master Cruise Counselor, 770-942-

0840, icruise@bellsouth.net, www.navybluecruises.comKim Weakland, a local travel agent, just retruned from the Nor-

wegian Epic’s Inaugural cruise event in New York. “What an amazing ship. This is Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest, largest and most innovative ship and it’s a good thing she offers 7-days to take in all of the of non-stop en-

tertainment, incredible dining, activities, the Aqua Park and so much more, because guests are going to need them all.,” Weakland said.

After experiencing Norwegian Epic first-hand, it becomes very clear that this ship really does have something for everyone.

For families this ship truly is ideal with the expansive dedicated ar-eas just for kids and teens and the family-friendly accommodations, not to mention Norwegian’s exclusive partnership with Nickelodeon and a very expansive waterpark.

Spa lovers are in for a treat with the new Spa Accommodations that offer calming spa décor and entry to the incredible Thermal Suites.

Solo travelers finally have the perfect option with the new Studios and the Studio Lounge. These unique staterooms were designed and priced with the solo traveler in mind. All of the reviews in the press would indicate that these staterooms are going to be a huge hit.

The entertainment options on Norwegian Epic are ground break-ing and are sure to appeal to guests of every taste and age. Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams and Dinner, Howl at the Moon, The Second City and so much more keep guests entertained while they laugh and sing along. Although in many cases guests will just gaze in awe at some of the unique sensory performances and amazing feats, many of which are being performed for the very first time at sea.

The shopping, the huge, beautiful fitness center and spa, the bars, the pools, all the entertainment options - it’s just amazing that there can be so much on one ship. And thanks to Freestyle Cruising®, Norwegian offers the freedom to create a completely individual style of vacation. Relaxing or adventurous. All dressed up or resort casual. And never a fixed schedule or restriction to force the pace. It’s the perfect vacation.

For more information on the ship, go to www.epic.ncl.com.

Kim Weakland received MCC CertificationKim Weakland of Navy Blue Cruises has been designated as a

Cruise Lines International Association Cruise Counselor after recently completing the organization’s certification requirements. Kim Weak-land is now recognized within the cruise industry as a Master Cruise Counselor.

Kim has achieved Cruise Counselor Certification through a com-pletion of a comprehensive program of cruise sales training and product instruction delivered through a combination of extensive classroom training and personal cruise experience. CLIA’s program graduates are widely recognized as the foremost cruise vacation ex-perts among American travel agents.

You can reach Kim by calling 770-942-0840 or 800-715-9966 or by e-mailing icruise@bellsouth.net.

By D.Jay Powell. Powell is a freelance travel writer who makes his home in the Appalachian foothills, where the Smokies meet the Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia. Get in touch with him at 770-723-6574 or daytripgetaways@aol.com.

Who said one had to travel far? Some real R&R is waiting and it may have your name on it! Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains offer a wide variety of adventure that cannot be covered in one visit, much less one article. Get away to a mountain escape hidden from the stress of a busy schedule.

From here, the Georgia mountains are at your fingertips. Browse many quaint shops through historic towns across north Georgia. At-tend a community theater production. Dine at a variety of restaurants with local flavor. Enjoy state parks and cascading waterfalls, like one sees at Amicacola Falls.

There are many hiking opportunities for nature lovers. Visit nearby orchards or simply take a drive through the rural countryside. There are enough to make this a trip to remember. A cabin in the woods, a cozy fireplace, and a place to relax will make it worth staying more than a day. One will want to check out the amenities at one of the Georgia Smokies’ best kept secrets for the girls night out, celebrate an anniversary, or simply to get away from it all.

One will soon discover Aska Lodge in Blue Ridge, Georgia has a first-class ranking among their guests who often return for another night’s stay at this large, lovely cabin in the woods. This beautiful bed and breakfast welcomes guests, while offering luxury accom-modations as folks travel from regions all around for moments to relax and another taste of southern hospitality. The lodge has been written about in publications such as “Focus,” “Points North,” and “Inn Cuisine.”

The lodge suites have their own balcony overlooking the grounds. A gourmet breakfast is served each morning. Guest have access to a rocking chair front porch, a large sitting area with a fireplace, games, and a bottomless cookie jar!

So, pack your bags, gas the car, and head for the mountains! Aska Lodge Bed & Breakfast is located at 178 Calen Drive in Blue

Ridge, GA 30513. Call 706-632-0178 or visit www.askalodge.net for more information.

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Psychologist CornerProcessing Speed Impairment

By Rebecca S. Blakeman, Ph.D., Licensed Psy-chologist - Adolescent Child Specialty Services, 3138 Golf Ridge Blvd., Douglasville, 404-310-1161, blakers1@aol.com.

I have written a good deal about learning dis-abilities related to specific academic skills such as reading, math and writing. This month I would like to share information about a processing impair-

ment that often occurs in association with specific learning disabilities and ADHD, but that can also occur by itself.

For our purposes, ‘processing’ refers to how an individual perceives, takes in, analyzes, uses, and expresses information. Information can be processed in numerous ways, including via visual (seeing) or audi-tory (hearing) means. An impairment in processing speed means ex-actly what it sounds like—it takes longer for that individual to perceive, analyze, or ‘take in’ information, and it takes longer for that individual to ‘use’ that information to produce an answer or output. This is noted even on tasks an individual know how to do; for example, a student may very well know all of his/her math facts, but is not able to respond to an age appropriate number of problems on timed tests. Of course, processing speed impairments can affect all subjects, including arith-metic, reading, and writing.

Processing speed impairments can cause significant problems in the school setting, as well as in other daily activities. One potential prob-lem with processing speed impairments is that the student may appear ‘lazy;’ after all, he has shown that he knows how to do the work, yet he does not get his work done in class. Unfortunately, many students with unrecognized processing speed deficits often are punished for their dif-ficulties, such that they miss out on recess or other fun activities in order to finish the work. Likewise, these children often spend an excessive amount of time each day trying to complete their homework. Another potential problem with processing speed impairments is that others

may view the student as not very bright; however, processing speed is separate from intelligence,

and an individual can be quite smart but still be very slow at processing information.

In order to determine that a student has a processing speed impairment, it is necessary to conduct tests related specif-ically to processing speed. There are a variety of tests for processing speed, with

each requiring the individual to perform a rather simple task under time con-straints; individu-als with processing speed impairments will perform ac-curately, but much too slowly.

If a process-ing speed impair-ments is identified, it is important that

accommodations be made

so that the student is not pe-

nalized for this neurological condition that is not under their personal control (i.e., it is not a matter of effort or motivation). Under no circum-stances should a student be punished for not being able to complete work in a timely manner. Additional time should be allowed on assign-ments and tests. “Busy work,” including copying work from the board, should be minimized or omitted completely. Assignments should be abbreviated so that they are long enough to show mastery, but short enough to not cause undue burden on the student. Teachers should set a time frame for homework, such that only work completed within that time frame contributes to the grade (e.g., the student should work for no more than 1 hour a night on homework). Finally, it is extremely important for parents and teachers to remain patient with the student, as stress will only further impede their ability to work efficiently.

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From the Douglas CountySchool SystemStudent Enrollment

By Suvess Ricks, Associate Superintendent Student Support & ServicesThe Central Registration Center is located at the Douglas County

Schools Central Office Annex at 4841 Highway 5 (the former Bill Arp Elementary school site). Student registration is available each day, Monday Through Friday.

The Central Registration Center is open year round to register all new and returning students to the Douglas County School System. Open daily from 8:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 3:30pm, parents must register at the Central Registration Center before a student is enrolled in their home school.

Students currently enrolled in our system will have their school re-cords move up to the next grade or the appropriate school for their attendance zone. Kindergarten students and those new to the system will need to enroll at the Central Registration Center.To Register We Must Have:

• Birth Certificate• Georgia Immunization Form 3231 (marked complete for school

attendance)• Georgia Ear, Eye & Dental Form 3300• Social Security Card or Waiver• Parent/Guardian Photo ID• Custody/Guardianship Papers – If applicable• Withdrawal Form or Last Report Card • Middle & High School - Must Bring Discipline History• High School – Must Bring Transcript

Proof of Residence:• IF YOU RENT - Current lease AND Current Utility or Connection

Receipt (within the last 30 days)• IF YOU OWN – Current Mortgage Statement or Tax Bill AND Util-

ity or Connection Receipt (within the last 30 days)• Multi-Residence Form – If living with fam-

ily or friends signed by owner or leasee and notarized

• Douglas County Car Tag ReceiptAdditional information can be ob-

tained at the Douglas County School System web site www.douglas.k12.ga.us. Parents who come with completed forms and required documenta-tion will move quickly through the pro-cess. Please call 770-651-2050 if you have any questions about the registration pro-cess.

Please be reminded to check with your doctor or the local health depart-ment to complete and update your stu-dents’ immunization. It is required that all students’ immunization is in 100% compliance.

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Survey of Local Cultural and Arts Education Resources Launched

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County invites all organizations and individuals offering arts instruction in Douglas County to complete a survey, developed in partnership with the City of Douglasville and the Douglas County Schools, to identify their existing resources, challenges, and needs as arts instructors as well as to gather information in order to plan for their promotion and support in the future.

The goal of this project, launched during the Arts Instruction Summit held at the Downtown Conference Center on June 8th and facilitated by Douglasville’s Main Street Manager Stephanie Ayl-worth, is to promote arts education and arts instructors as a valu-able resource in the Douglas County community. As a result of this meeting attended by more than 40 individuals, the Arts Council hopes to develop a directory of cultural instructional services, es-tablish a network of participants that will meet regularly, and create other marketing for arts instructors and teaching artists for shared promotion.

“We are hoping everyone who teaches art – piano lessons, pot-tery classes, tap dancing, drama camps, whatever – will respond and take a few minutes to complete the survey,” stated CAC Direc-tor Laura C. Lieberman. “We do not want anyone to answer any questions that make them uncomfortable, but we want to learn as much as we can about all of the wonderful programs offered by in-dividuals, private art schools, churches, dance and performing arts academies, recreation departments and senior centers, for-profit and non-profit groups, so we can help promote their valuable work as a very important resource for our residents.”

The survey is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/CAC_Arts_Instruction_ Survey_2010 (or through a hyperlink at the bot-tom of the CAC website’s home page, www.artsdouglas.org) and as a printed pamphlet at the Cultural Arts Center.

The mission of the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is to nurture, guide and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in the arts among Douglas County residents. The Cul-tural Arts Council and its programs supported in part by the City of Douglasville, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, the Georgia Council for the Arts, Southern Arts Federation, and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.

The Cultural Arts Center is located at 8652 Campbellton Street in historic downtown Douglasville. Hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays, 9:00am to 5:00pm. For more information, please call 770-949-2787 or visit www.artsdouglas.org.

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Clearly SpeakingPreposition Fun

By Tammy L. Velliquette, M.Ed. CCC-SLP/L, Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Clearly Speaking, Inc., 6472 E. Church St., www.areyou-speakingclearly.com, 404-935-0605

Prepositions and prepositional phrases are words that relate a noun or a pronoun to an-other word in a sentence. There are over a 100

prepositions in the English language. Young children who have dif-ficulty following directions may not have mastery of prepositions.

Early prepositions: in, on, under, over, behind, in back of, next to, beside, below

Later prepositions: towards, across, before, after, beneath, be-tween, by

The summer months are a great time to practice prepositions with an obstacle course, scavenger hunt, etc. activities. You can set up a bunch of items and have the child to run, crawl under the chair, go around the tree, pick up the branch next to the bush, etc.

It needs to be noted that more than one preposition might be adequate to give the same direction. Next to and beside are inter-changeable, as are behind and in back of. I have had parents tell me their child did not understand because they use a certain word to give directions. So they may always use behind versus in back. One child may make the connection that over and above mean the same thing. Another child may need practice and have to be told that they are synonyms. Your child will come in contact with a

variety of people and will hear things expressed in different ways. By practicing and explaining different words we can use to say the same thing we better equip our children for their daily lives. Wish-ing you all a wonderful end to your summer!

Auditions for the Douglas County Youth ChoirAuditions for a Douglas County Youth Choir have begun. Audi-

tions will comprise of a prepared solo, as well as scales and an exercise to determine the range of the voice, pitch recognition and the ability to hear and sing harmony. The choir will be comprised of youth ages nine to 17. There will be a fee to enroll. Practices will take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm at Douglasville First United Methodist Church. Please contact the conductor, Vickie Orme, at 770-489-0503 or Andrea Tingen at 678-403-1163 to schedule an audition.

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Bright Star Preschool is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. Offering a nurturing, Christian environment, low teacher to child ratio and interactive and developmentally appro-priate atmosphere, Bright Star Preschool offers Parent’s Morning Out and classes for two, three and four year olds. For more infor-mation, call 770-949-2555, e-mail preschool@brightstarumc.org or visit www.brightstarpreschool.com. Bright Star Preschool is located at 3715 Bright Start Road.

Central Baptist Church PreschoolCentral Baptist Church is now registering for their Mother’s

Morning Out program and Preschool for the 2010-2011 school year. For more information or a tour of the preschool, please call Stephanie Johnston at 770-920-0252, extension 322.

Early Learning CenterThe Early Learning Center, a ministry of First Baptist Church

Douglasville, is now registering for Fall 2010 Classes. They have classes for children ages one through four. The Early Learning Center is located at 5900 Prestley Mill Road in Douglasville. For more information please e-mail elc@fbcdouglasville.org or call Angie Kendall at 770-942-5481.

First United Methodist Church PreschoolFirst United Methodist Preschool is now registering students for

the 2010-2011 school year. They have classes for two, three, and four year olds, and a Mother’s Day Out for 18 to 24 month olds. A child must have reached the applicable age by Sep-tember 1, 2010. Their preschool is a developmentally appropri-ate, hands-on program in a loving, Christian environment. First United Methodist Church is located at 6167 Prestley Mill Road. For more information, call Jean Dudley at 770-920-9059, or visit our website at www.douglasvillefumc.com.

Midway Christian Academy PreschoolMidway Christian Academy is now enrolling for the 2010-

2011 school year. They offer creative learning, Christian values and loving instruction for each child. They have classes for two, three, and four year old children, and a Mother’s Morning Out class for children 12-24 months. Midway Christian Academy is located at 1930 Midway Road in Douglasville. For more infor-mation, please call Pamela Scherer at 770 942-8243.

Seeds of Faith PreschoolSeeds of Faith Preschool, a ministry of First Presbyterian

Church, Douglasville, has begun community registration for the 2010-2011 year. Please contact the Seeds of Faith preschool office at 770-942-9334 if you have any questions.

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Douglasville Student to Walk in Footsteps of U.S. Leaders

Factory Shoals Middle School student Tyler Simmons joined over 250 outstanding middle school students from across the United States to take part in an extraordinary lead-ership conference in Washington DC July 3-8. Themed Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to Create the Future, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) introduces young peo-ple to the rich tradition of leadership through-out American history while helping them de-velop their own leader-

ship skills. During the six-day program, scholars took part in educational

activities and presentations and visit relevant sites, such as Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and Washington DC’s monuments and me-morials. In addition to examining notable U.S. leaders and historic figures, students study the impact of leadership throughout critical periods of American history. Upon completion of JrNYLC students gain a greater sense of understanding of the role of individuals in American democracy, as well as the responsibilities of being a leader.

Tyler was nominated by his teacher, Angie Biddy, for this honor

and was selected to participate in the conference based on his aca-demic achievements and leadership potential. Tyler is a Beta Club member, made Honor Roll for the past two school years, received the Perfect Attendance Award for the 2007-2008 school year, and he received the 2010 Best Running Back for the State of Georgia award. He and his family would like to thank Tammy Cohen and Chip Esposito of Marietta-based InfoMart, where Tyler’s mother and grandmother work, for their generous financial contribution for Tyler’s conference expenses.

The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) is a non-partisan, educational organization. Since 1985, the Council has inspired more than 200,000 young people to achieve their full leadership potential. Members of the U.S. Congress join the com-mitment by serving on the CYLC Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors. In addition, more than 40 embassies participate in the Council’s Honorary Board of Embassies. For additional informa-tion, please visit www.cylc.org.

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New 1099 Headache - Starting 2012By T. Dennis Connally. T. Dennis Connally is a certi-

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Health reform law hides massive change in 1099 reportingA few lines buried in the 2,409-page Patient Protection and Af-fordable Care Act of 2010 (the new health reform law) will re-quire U.S. companies to issue 1099s to every business where they spend $600 or more, not just individual contract workers. Starting in tax year 2012, the law expands 1099 coverage to tangible goods and services, thereby also expanding not only re-porting but data collection for every payee and vendor with which companies do business throughout the year.

The IRS estimates that the federal government fails to collect $290 billion a year in tax revenue on income that is not reported. “This new reporting requirement boils down to closing the tax gap,” says John W. Roth, senior tax analyst at CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business. “When third parties are required to report, com-pliance increases,” he says.

“Now, transactions previously considered a routine part of do-ing business will need to be reported to the payee as well as the IRS,” Roth says. For example, under the new rules, a freelancer who buys a new computer from the local Apple Store will have to send Apple a 1099. A company that buys raw materials used in its manufacturing will have to track those purchases throughout the year and send all of its suppliers a 1099 by Jan. 31 that tallies the total spent.

Some details still need to be worked out, Roth says. For ex-ample, will a $599 purchase cross the threshold because of state sales taxes, excise taxes or surcharges? “The IRS has been silent on this so far because of higher priorities, such as the health care mandates and tax changes that will affect tax year 2010.” The year 2012 seems like a long way off, but because the new 1099 rules pose such a procedural burden, it’s a good idea to start thinking through the issues involved.

“Corporations will need to figure out how they are going to track all this and compile it at the end of the year so they can file 1099s in a timely way,” Roth says. “On the flip side, companies will need to track 1099s as they come in, to make sure they get to the right person and onto the tax return.”All S-Corporations, please beware!

In a recent district court case in which IRS claimed that a por-tion of the dividend distributions by an S corporation to its sole owner should be re-characterized as wages subject to employ-ment taxes, the court rejected the corporation’s assertion that IRS could not compel the corporation to pay a higher salary to the owner. Accordingly, the court would not order IRS to refund employment taxes paid by the corporation after IRS made the assessment. Rather, it allowed the case to proceed and assessed the taxpayer the taxes.

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There are things to consider in comparing term life insurance to the group mortgage life insurance of-

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* A waiver of premium for disability is usually not available with a group policy.

* Provisions can be cancelled by the insurance company or policy owner. You are certificate holder; the financial institution is the policy owner.

* Portability is applicable to a particular mortgage loan. If loan is terminated, so is your protection.

* Flexibility for additional coverage is usually not available. Coverage for a spouse may be available with some group poli-cies.Term life insurance

* You name the beneficiary.* There are policy choices for any initial amount, subject to

policy limits that meet your needs.* A waiver of premium for disability is optional coverage. If you

are totally disabled for the time period defined in the rider, premi-ums will be paid for as long as you remain totally disabled.

* Provisions cannot be cancelled by the insurer. You own the policy and it stays in force for its term, as long as the premiums are paid.

* While the policy is in force, it may be converted to permanent life insurance without evidence of insurability prior to age 75.

* Portability protection does not stop if you move. The policy can follow you from one mortgage loan to another.

* Additional protection can be added according to your needs and your spouse and children, if each qualifies.

*All group plans are not the same. This is a general compari-son only and may not be applicable to a specific group policy.

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Answering Five Questions Can Help You Pursue Your GoalsSubmitted by Tony Farina, Financial Advisor, Ed-

ward Jones Investments, 8432 Adair Street, 770-920-8306, tony.farina@edwardjones.com

As you strive to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you may, at times,

feel frustrated over events you can’t influence, such as the up-and-down movements of the financial markets. Yet there is much you can control — once you determine the answers to just five key questions.

Where am I today? Take stock of all your assets — your IRA, 401(k) and other savings and investment accounts. Then, do the same for your debts, such as your mortgage and any other financial obligations. On your financial journey through life, it’s essential that you know your starting point.

Where would I like to be? Once you’ve established where you are today, you’ll need to identify where you’d like to be tomorrow. How much will you need to pay for the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned? Will you be able to help pay for your children’s or grandchildren’s college education? Will you need to support any other family members? At this stage, you’ll want to write down all your goals and put a price tag on each one.

Can I get there? After you’ve identified your goals, determine if they are, in fact, achievable. By considering a variety of factors — including your likely future income stream and your family situation — you should be able to determine if you can attain your goals or if you need to modify them in some way.

How do I get there? Now it’s time to put a strategy into action. Specifically, you need to choose those investments that can help you pursue the goals you’ve selected. Your ideal portfolio will depend on your risk tolerance and time horizon, but in general, you’ll want a diversified mix of quality investments. While diver-sification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility. As you put to-gether your holdings, make sure you understand what you can expect from your investments. For example, growth stocks may offer the highest potential returns, but they also carry the great-est risk. On the other hand, investment-grade bonds can offer a steady income stream and, barring the default of the issuer, will repay your principal when they mature.

How can I stay on track? Once you’ve built your investment portfolio, you’ll need to review it regularly — at least once a year — to help ensure it’s still meeting your needs. After all, many things can and will change in your life, such as your family situation, your goals, your employment and your risk tolerance. To address these changes, you’ll need to adjust your portfolio over time.

As you can see, answering all these questions will take both work and expertise. That’s why you may want to work with a professional financial advisor to help you identify your goals and create a strategy for pursuing them.

In any case, though, start asking — and answering — these five key questions as soon as you can. It’s easier to reach your

financial goals if you put time on your side. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local

Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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