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About the Cover...............................................................5Health & Fitness: Tips for Not Gaining Weight..............6 Calendar of Events.........................................................8, 11Relationships: Holiday Stress...........................................12 Family Focus: Scabies in Children....................................14 Home Improvement: Chimney Sweeps.........................17Home & Design: Preparing Your Holiday Home............18Finance: For Those Just Getting Started........................20Medical: Sidestep Falling.................................................23Feature Photographer: Brigette Carruth.......................24More About the Cover....................................................25 Community: Veteran’s Day.............................................26Travel: Cross Country-Part 2...........................................28 Outdoor: Deer on the Road............................................29 Seasonal: Holiday Yard Decorations...............................30 Letter from the Editors....................................................32Pets: Microchips...............................................................33 November Crossword.....................................................34 What’s Cookin’: Thanksgiving Treats.............................34

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e�should�never�stop�giving�“thanks”� to�God� for�what�He�has�done� in�our�lives.� It’s� true� that�He�will�never�give�us�more� than�we�can�stand.� In� this�special�issue,�we�bring�you�a�truly�special�couple,�Hope�and�Scott�Garvin�of�

Paulding.�Hope’s�story�is�a�one�of�faith,�perseverance�and�hope.�We�are�proud�to�be�able�to�share�this�with�you�during�this�season�of�Thanksgiving.

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On December 2nd 2008 at 38 years old, I received a diagnosis that would shake me to the very core of my being. The words “you have cancer” would begin a journey paved with fear, pain and loss for myself and my family. It has been a long grueling journey, but one with the ultimate result of a strengthened faith, physical healing and restoration.

Two days before Thanksgiving in 2008, a finger stick at my routine GYN visit revealed a dangerously low hemoglobin level. (A normal hemoglobin level is 12 to 16. My hemoglobin registered a 5.3.) This result lead to my hospitalization and a blood transfusion over the Thanksgiving holidays, as well as a plethora of testing to find a cause for the blood loss.

A colonoscopy would soon reveal the culprit. A large mass had nearly completely occluded my colon. I remember waking up after the procedure, to hear those life changing words. “We found the source of the blood loss. You have a colon mass. We are fairly certain, it is cancer.” I so vividly remember the pain reflected in the face of my parents and the tears of my husband as we tried to process this informa-tion.

A few days later, biopsy results confirmed my cancer diagnosis. I was then referred to a wonderful oncology surgeon, who planned to perform colon surgery in early January to remove the cancer. Within a few weeks, the CT results would reveal more bad news. The cancer had metastasized to my liver. It seemed like a nightmare! Stage four cancer???? How could this be happening to me???? I am too young for this. I have no family history….…no risk factors.

The nightmare continued; I was now facing a much more risky surgery. I would need liver resection, in addition to the originally planned colon surgery. Because of the new findings, my surgery was bumped up to December 17th. As I listened to the surgeon at my pre-op visit, my thoughts ran rampant. He recited all of the statistics, the degree of chance that I would die during surgery, his operative plan etc. His voice was just a faint drone in my ears. My heart was griped by mind numbing reality. This was really happening!

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Eating�a�healthier�holiday�meal,�even�if�you�are�not�doing�the�cooking,�is�easy�if�you�follow�certain�guidelines.�Half�your�plate�should�be�vegetables,�no�more�than�a�quarter�of�the�plate�should�be�meat,�and�no�more�than�a�quarter�of� the�plate�should�be�starches�and�breads.�Fill�at� least�half�your�plate�with�salad,�green�vegetables,�baked�sweet�potato,� carrots,� squash,� brown� or� wild� rice,� cranberry�sauce,� and� fruit.� If� you� are� eating� meat,� choose� a� lean�portion� about� the� size� of� a� deck� of� cards.� Select� only�a� small� portion� of� stuffing,� mashed� potatoes,� casserole�vegetables,�vegetables�in�heavy�sauce,�cheese,�or�breads.�Avoid�butter,�do�not�use�extra�salt,�go�easy�on�the�gravy,�and�avoid�cheese�sauces.�Wait�on�what�might�be�second�helpings�for�another�small�meal�a�few�hours�later.�

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2010 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE – Pear Tree Interiors & GiftsNovember�4-6;�Thursday�6pm-9pm�&�Friday�and�Saturday�10am-6pm“The�12�Days�of�Christmas”�open�house�for�Pear�Tree�Interiors�and�Gifts,�locat-ed�at�4444�Marietta�Street,�Powder�Springs.�Call�770-222-8272�for�directions.

PAULDING CHAMBER - GEORGIA POWER LUNCHEONPaulding�County�Senior�Community�CenterNovember�4;�Thursday�11:30�to�1:00pm�Guest�Speaker:�Ralph�Reed�President�of�Century�Strategies.�$15/members,�$25/non-members.�For�info�visit�pauldingchamber.org�or�call�770-445-6016.

2010 HOLIDAY MARKET – Due West United Methodist ChurchNovember�6;�Saturday�9am-2pmHoliday�Market,�Bake�Sale�&�Silent�Auction.�Unique�holiday�creations,�deco-rative� items,�creative�children’s�gifts,�and�more!�Silent�Auction�with� fabulous�gifts!�The�church�is�located�at�3956�Due�West�Rd,�Marietta.�For�more�info�call�770-590-0982.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE – Christmas is our BusinessNovember�6,�7,�13,�14,�20,�21;�Saturday�and�Sunday�from�11am-6pmDecember��4,�5,�11,�12;�Saturday�and�Sunday�from�11am-6pmIn� the� home� of� Curtis� and� Brenda� Roquemore� of� Benwater� subdivision,� are� over�22�beautifully�designed�Christmas�trees,�florals�and�more.�Admission�$5/adults;�$2/Children�5-12;�proceeds�benefit�St�Jude�Children’s�Hospital.�(No�Cameras�Please)�For�more�info�or�directions�call�678-457-4434�or�678-324-8202.��

FALL FASHION SHOW & SILENT AUCTION – Dallas TheaterNovember�6;�Saturday�1pmSilent� Auction� -� 1� pm� and� the� Fashion� Show� by� BELK� -� 2pm.� Sponsored� by� the�Wellstar�Paulding�Hospital�Auxiliary.�Tickets/$15;� available�at� the�Paulding�Hospital�Gift�Shop.�Show�proceeds�will�be�used�for�medical�scholarships.�Call�Jackie�Adkins�678-363-1589�or�Marguerite�Avery�678-�363-3341.

VETERANS DAY LIGHTED PARADE - DouglasvilleNovember�11;�Thursday�7pmSalute�our�Veterans�at�the�nation’s�only�night,�lighted�Veterans�Day�Parade!�Line-up�starts�at�5pm�in�front�of�Douglas�County�High�School.�Parade�starts�at�7�pm.�Route:�from�DCHS�north�on�Campbellton�St,�west�on�Church�St,�south�on�Bowden�St�and�Woodrow�back�to�Campbellton�and�the�HS.�West�Tallon�at�770.920.7593�for�info.��PAULDING BUSINESS ASSOC. LUNCHEON – Stars and StrikesNovember�11;�Thursday�11:30am-1pmGuest�Speaker:�Hiram�Mayor�Carmen�Rollins.�Networking�and�Buffet�Lunch�–�$10.�Visitors�WELCOME!�For�info�visit�pauldingba.org

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – SAMARITAN’S PURSENational�Collection�Week,�November�15-22Operation�Christmas�Child�is�simple�and�starts�with�an�empty�shoe�box�packed�with�necessary�small� items.�Wrapped�boxes�are�hand-delivered�to�needy�children�world-wide!�For�more�info�or�to�participate�visit�www.SamaritansPurse.org.�

CHRISTMAS MARKET - St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchNovember�12�&�13;�Friday�11am-7pm�and�Saturday�10am-3pmThe�Women’s�Altar�Rosary�Guild�Christmas�Market� in� the�Lady�of�Guadelupe�Hall.�Hand-crafted�holiday�decorations� and� items� and�a�Christmas�quilt� raffle.� 680�West�Memorial�Drive-Dallas.�For�more�info,�contact�Pat�Hesse�(678)�290-6776.

2ND ANNUAL JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION TENNIS EVENT–�Bentwater�Subdivision�Tennis�CourtsNovember�12;�Friday�6pm�–�9pmAll�proceeds�benefit�Juvenile�Diabetes�Research.�Courts�are�located�at�3730�Cedarcrest�Rd.,�Acworth.�Please�join�us�for�tennis,�food,�raffles,�prizes,�jumpies�and�lots�of�fun�for�the�whole�family.�This�junior�tennis�event�is�for�all�levels�of�play.�For�more�info�email�[email protected]�or�[email protected].

SENIOR EXPO - McEachern United Methodist ChurchNovember�13;�Saturday�9am�–�1pmHealth�screenings,� flu�shots�w/Medicare.�Community�exhibitor�and�FREE�entertain-ment.�MUMC�is�located�at�4075�Macland�Rd.,�Powder�Springs.

2010 MAYOR’S MOTORCADE CHILDREN’S TALENT SHOWNovember�13;�Saturday�–�Dallas�TheaterAnnual� fundraiser� for� the�state-wide�Mayors’�Motorcade�Program.�Proceeds�benefit�mental� health� patients� at� NW� Georgia’s� Rome� Hospital.� Tickets� are� $10� or� $7� for�Seniors�(62+),�Children�under�18�&�students,�and�Groups�of�10�or�more.�For�times�&�talent�categories,�call�678-363-0813�or�visit�www.dallastheater-civiccenter.com.

A DAY WITH EVA SELF - Providence PresbyterianNovember�13;�Saturday�9amEva�Self,�a�national� speaker�and�representative� for�Fellowship�of�Christian�Athletes�share�her�powerful�testimony�of�God’s�grace�and�provision.�Tickets�are�$20�each�and�includes�lunch.�Contact�Julie�at�770-265-7482�or�email�[email protected]�

THE RETURN ~ A Beatles Tribute Band – Dallas TheaterNovember�20;�Saturday�8pmThe�Return�is�the�world’s�most�authentic�and�entertaining�Beatles�tribute�band.�For�more�info�on�times�and�tickets,�call�the�box�office�at�678-363-0813�or�visit�www.dal�lastheater-civiccenter.com.

MACY’S GREAT TREE LIGHTING – Lenox Square MallNovember�25;�Thursday�6:30pmCelebrate�the�63rd�Lighting�of�Macy’s�Department�Store’s�Great�Tree.�Pre-show�fes-tivities�and�special�performances.�(Check�local�listings.)

CHRISTMAS LIGHT AND MUSIC SHOW - The Home of the Felix FamilyDecember�1-30;�Weekdays�6pm-10pm�and�Weekends�6pm-11pmThe�Felix�family�of�Dallas�has�set�up�their�annual�display�of�over�60,000�Christmas�lights.� This� animated� light� show� is� choreographed� to� music,� and� can� be� heard�through� your� car’s� radio� at� 100.9FM.� They� are� located� in� Oliver� Place� off� Dallas-Acworth�Highway.�For�more�info,�email�them�at�[email protected].

5th ANNUAL CITY OF HIRAM-CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING December�3;�Friday�6pm�-�10pm�Live�Nativity,�pictures�with�Santa,�live�music,�food�and�more.�Great�fun�for�the�whole�family.�For�more�info�email�Cynthia�at�[email protected].

18th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE�December�4;�Saturday�2�pm�The�Paulding�County�Rotary�Club�and�Civitan�Club�are�hosting�their�annual�Christmas�Parade.�The�theme�is�“Bringing�Joy�to�Children�at�Christmas”.�For�info�or�to�partici-pate�email�[email protected].

“TWO FROM GALILEE” – Christmas MusicalDecember�4�and�5;�Saturday�and�Sunday�6pmPresented�by�First�Baptist�Church�of�Lithia�Springs,�“Two�from�Galilee”�is�a�diverse�Broadway�styled�musical�that�shares�the�Christmas�Gospel�story�in�a�very�unique�way.�FBCLS�is�located�at�3566�Veterans�Memorial�Highway�in�Lithia�Springs.�For�more�info�contact�Kerry�Jenkins�at�770-948-2126�or�[email protected]

DALLAS DANCE PRESENTS…THE NUTCRACKER December�3�and�4;�Friday�7pm�and�Saturday�at�6pmFor�more�info�on�ticket�prices,�call�the�box�office�at�678-363-0813�or�visit�www.dal�lastheater-civiccenter.com.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT – West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society December�7;�Tuesday�8pm24th� annual� Family� Christmas� Concert.� Douglas� County� High� School� Mashburn�Theater,� 8705� Campbellton� Street,� Douglasville.� LIMITED� SEATING;� tickets� can� be�purchased�for�$10�at�Kroger�(Douglasville),�from�a�Choral�member�or�at�the�door;�if�available.�For�more�information�visit�WADCS.org.

Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK - East Paulding High School TheatreJanuary�13-14;�Thursday�10am;�Friday�10am�–�School�Shows�OnlyJanuary�14-15;�Friday�7pm�and�Saturday�3pm�–�Public�ShowsTEACHERS�reserve�your�seats�now!�Tickets�are�$4/students�and�$5/adults.�Teachers-FREE.��Bring�a�2�can�food�bank�donation�and�get�2�for�1�admission.�For�more�info,�visit�www.ephstheatre.com;�or�contact�Grant�Brown�at�[email protected]

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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) – Fortified Hills Baptist Church, DallasONGOING,�1st�and�3rd�Fridays,�9:30-11:30�a.m.��MOPS�-�a�place�to�find�friendship�and�support�as�a�woman�and�mom.�Childcare�provided.�Visit�www.fortifiedhills.com�or�call�Kenni�Raye�at�678.398.9771.��

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP - Northwest Christian ChurchOngoing;�Monday�nights�7pm�–�9pm�“We�know�you�hurt,�and�we�want�to�help”.�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�email�the�church�nwccoffice�@nwcc.net�or�call�770-425-2525.

ZUMBA EXERCISE CLASSES – Northwest Christian ChurchOngoing;�Monday;�7pm�–�8pmClasses�are�free!�NWCC�is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�Call�770-425-2525�or�email�at�[email protected].

MOM’S CLUB OF DALLAS AND HIRAMOngoing;�1st�Thursday�of�each�month�10am�–�Bethany�Christian�ChurchMOMS�(Moms�Offering�Moms�Support).�Meetings�are�held�at�3264�Villa�Rica�Hwy�(Hwy�61)�Dallas.�For�more�information�email�[email protected].�

PAULDING 45 & OVER SINGLES CLUB ACTIVITIESOngoing;�2nd�Tuesday�of�each�month�6:30pm�–�Ryan’s�in�HiramPaulding� Singles� Club� members�participate� in� dining� socials,� dance� nights,�

movies,�bowling,�car�shows,�music�events,�adopt�a�solider�and�more.�Monthly�meet-ings�are�held�at�Ryan’s.�For�more�information�please�call�Andree�at�770-505-3237.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - McEachern United Methodist ChurchONGOING;�1st�and�3rd�Thursday�of�each�month;�9:30am�–�11:30amOpen�to�moms�with�children�ages�birth�to�kindergarten.�Meet�in�the�Oaks�Hall�build-ing�and�child�care�is�provided.�For�more�info�call�770-943-3008�ext.�1260.

SCREENWRITER’S GROUPOngoing;�1st�and�3rd�Tuesday�of�the�month;�1:30pmThe�group�alternates�meeting�between�two�locations:�Starbuck’s�in�Hiram�and�Hiram�Coffee�House.�For�more�info�visit�georgiascreenwriters.com

WEST COBB MOTHER’S & MORE Ongoing;�3rd�Thursday�of�the�month�7:30pmMeetings�are�held�at�W.�Cobb�Chiropractic,�5041�Dallas�Hwy.�Suite�500�in�Marietta.�Email�[email protected]�for�more�info.

THE PAULDING LITERACY COUNCILOngoing;�4th�Friday�of�the�month�10amMeetings�held�at�the�Paulding�Chamber.�Seeking�new�members,�volunteer�tutors,�and�adult�students�who�would�like�to�learn�to�read.�For�info�call�770-445-4511.

PAULDING COUNTY WRITERS’ GUILDOngoing;�1st�Tuesday�of�the�month;�6pm-8pm�The�PCWG�meets�at�the�Starbuck’s�café�in�the�Target�store�in�Hiram.�For�more�info�call�Dana�Freeman,�678-662-1948.

WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP – “WRITERS OF LIKE MIND”Ongoing;�2nd�and�4th�Wednesday�of�the�month;�6pm�–�7:30pmAttention� writers!� Meetings� at� Denny� Burgers� &� Grill,�8879�Dallas� Acworth� Hwy.�Questions�call�Hank�Somma�678-414-6146�or�[email protected].�

PAULDING CO. MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM- Dallas LibraryOngoing;�4th�Thursday�of�most�months;�10amPCMG,� a� part� of� the� UGA� Cooperative� Extension,� hosts� an� educational� program�almost�every�month�and� invites�citizens� to� learn�more�about�gardening� topics.�For�more�info�and�to�verify�meeting�call�770-443-7616�or�email�[email protected]

NEED PRAYER? – Northwest Christian ChurchOngoing;�Monday�6:30pm-7:30pm�and�Sunday�8:30am-9:30amVisit�the�prayer�team�or�send�request�online�at�www.nwcc.net.�The�church�is�located�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�Call�770-425-2525�for�more�info.

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“Beatlemania” is alive and well at the Dallas Theater! The Return is the world’s most authentic and entertain-ing Beatles tribute band. These four lads have carefully and skillfully recreated the Beatles experience by not only performing all the great songs of the original four, but also by sporting the same suits, boots, mop-tops, musical instruments and gear. The Return make it pos-

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10th (Some categories will be closed to entry after maximum number of allowable contestants is reached). Individual Competition and Group Competition times listed on our website or call 678-363-0813

Tickets: $10.00 Regular tickets $7.00 Senior Dis-count rate (ages 62+), Children under 18 & stu-dents, and Groups of 10 or more purchased together.

This event is our annual fundraiser for the state-wide Mayors’ Motorcade Program. All proceeds benefit mental health patients at Northwest Geor-gia’s Rome Hospital, making the season bright for these patients, some of whom have no one else who will share the joy of Christmas with them. Thank you for showing the love and joy of the holiday season to others!

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By Leisa A. Bailey, Ph.D.

t’s�that�time�of�year�–�you�know�the�one�–�The�Most�Wonderful�Time�of� the�Year!� �Holidays�bring�opportunities�for�family�traditions,�cel-

ebrations,� joy;� and� can�be�wonderful.�However,�the�holidays�also�bring�increased�levels�of�stress.�Stress� is� a�natural�part�of� life� and�an�emotional�and�physical�reaction�to�change.�Managing�stress�is�all�about�taking�control�of�emotions,�schedules,�the� way� problems� are� addressed;� and� keeping�balance�in�life.

Unhealthy� ways� of� coping� with� stress� may� tem-porarily� reduce� anxiety,� but� are� not� effective� or�healthy�lifestyle�options.��These�choices�are�inef-

fective�because�they�do�not�change�the�stressor�itself;�or�facilitate�taking�charge,�staying�in�control,�and�managing�the�stress� in�life.�Examples�of�unhealthy�stress�manage-ment�coping�strategies�include:

lusingpillsoralcohol lovereatingorundereating lwithdrawingfromfriends,familyoractivities lsleepingtoomuch lprocrastinating llashingoutatothers

Finding� healthier� methods� of� coping� with� stress� will�improve�the�sense�of�well�being�and�calm�and�decrease�the� negative� experiences� of� anxiety,� irritability,� or� even�panic� that� can� come�with� significant� stress.�The�online�resource�www.helpguide.org�offers� the� following� stress�management�strategies.

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limits�and�stick�with�them.�Avoid�people�who�stress�you�out.�Some�people�are�naturally�more�positive�and�uplift-ing�and�others�just�the�opposite.�If�someone�consistently�stresses�you�out�–�limit�your�time�with�them.�If�watch-ing�television�causes�fears�and�anxiety�–�turn�the�TV�off.�Analyze�your�schedule�and�decrease�your�“to�do� list”.� � Learning� the� important� distinction�between�the�“wants”,�“shoulds”,�and�“musts”�is�invaluable.

Alter the situation.� � Be� willing� to� com-promise� with� others� and� assertive-ly� ask� for� compromise� from� others.�Communicate�concerns� rather� than�allow�resent-ments�to�build.�Improving�time�management�can�be�very�helpful�in�avoiding�stress.�Take�one�thing�at�a�time.

Adapttothestressor.�If�you�can’t�change�the�stress,�change� yourself.� Relax� your� mind� by� expressing�feelings� and� focus� on� the� present.� Reframe� the�problem� to� see� a� situation� from� a� more� positive�perspective,� adjusting� standards,� and� focus� on� the�many�things�in�life�where�you�feel�grateful.�Positive�thinking�doesn’t�mean�ignoring�unpleasantness.�It� just� means� approaching� an� issue� in� a� more�positive�and�productive�way.

Accept the things you can’t change.� While� accep-tance�is�difficult,� it� is�actually�easier�than�con-tinuing� to� fight� against� something� outside� of�control.�Many�things�in�life�are�beyond�control�–�especially�other�people!��Look�for�the�lessons�learned� and� learn� to� forgive� –� yourself,� others�

and�our�imperfect�world.

Make time for fun and relaxation.� � Carve� out� daily�time� to� rest� and� take� a� break,� connect� with�

others,� do� something� enjoyable,� and� keep� a�sense�of�humor,�especially�about�you.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle.� � You� can� improve�your� reactions� to� stress� by� strengthening�physical�health.�Exercise�regularly.�Exercise�is� a� good� way� to� release� energy� and� ten-sion.��Eat�a�healthy�diet�to�keep�your�body�and�mind�functioning�efficiently.�Consider�meditation,� relaxation� training,� stretching�or� deep� breathing� for� stress� reduction.�While� some� of� these� more� traditionally�eastern� strategies� may� seem� foreign,� these�tools�really�do�help.

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to� reduce� the� amount� of� added� stress� in�your�daily�life.�Learning�to�relax�and�reduce�stress� in� life� is� crucial� for� maintaining� a�healthy�body�and�mind.

Dr. Leisa Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Marietta. Visit www.marietta-psycholo-gist.com.or reach her at (770) 428-6698 or [email protected]. Your comments or questions are welcome.

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Dear Friend, If you’ve ever thought about going to a chiropractor but you’ve hesitated because you weren’t sure it was right for you please read on… My name is Dr. Erin Arnold. I would like to show my appreciation for the warm welcome the community has shown me by announcing Commu-nity Appreciation Week. It’s my way of saying THANK YOU to the people who have been so helpful and mean so much. I hope this will benefit you and yours. I have agreed to “give away” (to any-one who asks for it) $200 worth of my services for only $20. That’s right-$20. In the years that I have been practic-ing I have helped many people in the North Georgia area feel better and live healthier, more productive lives through chiropractic care. I would now like to introduce you to the many benefits my profession has to offer. For instance, chiropractic care may be able to help you if you are suffering from any of the following conditions.

l Low back pain l Neck Pain l Migraines l Sciatica l Herniated discs l Degenerated discs l Shoulder/arm pain And a whole host of other problems, ranging from TMJ to carpal tunnel.These symptoms can be caused when-ever the vertebrae in your spine are out of alignment, because this “misalign-ment” directly affects your nervous system. Fortunately, if you are suffering from such problems or similar conditions right now, they may be relieved or eliminated by proper chiropractic treat-ment (commonly called “adjustments”). So if you’ve always wanted to “check out” chiropractic care and see what is in it for you, now is the best time because….. Right now $20 will get you all the services I normally charge my new patients $200 for!

What does this include? Everything. Take a look at what you’ll get….l An in-depth private consultation about your health and well being.l A chiropractic spinal examination….l A set of specialized X-rays to deter-

mine if a misalignment in your spine is causing your pain or symptoms.(NOTE: Nobody gives these kinds of X-rays FREE. They would usually cost $100)…l An analysis of your X-rays and spinal exam results so we can see what needs to be done to help.l Helpful literature that shows how your body works and why you experience pain…l Answers to all your most probing questions about chiropractic care and what it can do for you…. The appointment will not take long at all. And like I said, we normally charge $200 for this (most of which just covers the cost of the set of X-rays). But now, as a part of this one time offer, you can come in and find out for certain if you need chiropractic care and how it can help you eliminate the pain you are feeling. Before you come in, though, you’ll probably want to know a little bit about me. So let me tell you….

MEET THE DOCTOR Prior to obtaining my Doctor of Chi-ropractic Degree at Life University in Marietta, GA, I received my B.S. degree from Excelsior College. I am nationally and state board certified in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. I am one of the few doctors in this area that performs specific Activator analysis technique for the treatment of degenerative discs, scoliosis, herniated discs just to name a few. I have happily donated my time to organizations such as MUST Ministries, YWCA (Domestic Violence Shelter for Women), and Ross Memorial. I am very proud to be a wife and mother of four boys and a member of Liberty Church in Marietta, GA.

DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY WORK Absolutely! When you come in I’ll provide you with studies that show why chiropractic is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well chiropractic works is what our patients say about it.

NECK AND SHOULDER PAINWhen I first came to see my doctor I was having problems in a few differ-

ent areas. Before I started chiropractic care I could not sit at my computer for as long as was needed for work. Now I am able to work for hours without pain. My posture has improved, my sinuses have improved and I can finally get a good night sleep! I was amazed with the results. The office is a pleasant

atmosphere and I travel over an hour for my ap-pointment and it is well worth the drive!

- Cheryl Gipson

HEADACHES AND DIGESTIVE ISSUES

I came into the clinic after meeting the doc-tor at an educational event she came to at the learning center. I was suffering with digestive issues and se-

vere headaches. Since I have been get-ting adjustments I can do more things and go more places without having to worry about my stomach issues. I have more energy and have less pain which makes my family very happy! Getting chiropractic adjustments has changed my life and the way that I listen to my body.

- Cindy Vochatzer-Murrillo

LOW BACK PAIN, HIP PAIN AND REFLUX

Chiropractic care has helped me with many different issues. For a very long time I suffered with hip pain and low back pain from an injury from the ser-vice. Since receiving care from the doc-tor I can stand and sit for long periods of time. I USED to suffer from reflux everyday! My symptoms have gotten a lot better and I am even off of the daily medications I used to take for it. I have learned the importance of a healthy lifestyle and I am able to participate in more activites!

- Mike Creech

SCOLIOSIS When I first came into the office I did not know the extent of my health issues. After the exam, the doctor told me I had a scoliosis that affected my health in many different ways. Chiropractic has helped me to restore my physical balance and as a dancer that is very important! I also had numbness in my hands and now I can take notes without my hand going numb. Since I have been

getting adjusted I have more energy and my heartburn and circulation has improved! I am happy to say that chiro-practic is easier than I expected and not as time consuming as I once thought.

- Thanks! Christine Pearce

GUARANTEE OF GREAT SERVICE Obviously we can’t guarantee results. No one can. But there is one guarantee we can give you and that’s a guarantee to accept your case only if we truly feel we can help.

LIMITED TIME OFFER Obviously, with an offer like this we can’t afford to do it for very long. So we’ve picked the dates of November 1-15th. If you would like to take us up on our offer and see what chiropractic can do for you, all you have to do is call our office and set up an appointment.

Call our 24 hour help line @ 678-574-5678 and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Introduc-tory Examination during Nov.1-15th. I expect to get flooded with appoint-ments for this event, so please call me as soon as possible to be sure that you don’t miss out. Thank you very much, and I look for-ward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life. God bless.

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By Dara Hosch, MD, FAAP Cobb Pediatrics, PC

cabies� is� a� skin� condition� caused� by�tiny� mites� that� tunnel� under� the� skin.�Although� it� can� affect� people� at� any�

age,�this�itchy�problem�is�frequently�seen�in�children.� Because� scabies� can� result� in� a� rash�that�mimics�other�dermatological�conditions,�it�is�easily�misdiagnosed.�Parents�need� to� be� aware� of� the� prevalence� of� this� condition� so� they� can� ensure�prompt�treatment�when�their�children�have�symptoms.�This�article�will�discuss�the�presentation�and�treatment�of�this�common�health�issue.

Sarcoptes�scabiei,�more�commonly�known�as�the�itch�mite�is�the�parasite�that�causes�scabies.�This�little�creature�has�eight�legs�making�it�an�arthropod�not�an�insect.�It�lives�its�two�week�lifecycle�burrowing�under�human�skin�where�it�lays�eggs.�Since�it�is�only�0.3�millimeters�long�and�usually�under�the�skin,�it�cannot�be�seen�with�the�naked�eye.�To�see�the�mite,�doctors�can�use�a�microscope�to�examine�a�skin�scraping.�However,�this�is�not�normally�done�unless�the�diagnosis�is�uncertain.

Since�the�mite�cannot�jump�or�fly,�scabies�is�spread�by�direct�skin�to�skin�contact�with�other�humans.�Sexual�contact�is�a�common�way�to�spread�scabies.�However,�it�is�very�unlikely�to�get�mites�with�a�simple�handshake�or�by�sitting�in�class�with�an�infected�person.�The�mite�cannot�survive�off�of�its�host�for�long�so�it�is�not�typically�passed�from�contaminated�furniture,�clothing�or�bedding.�The�human�scabies�mite�is�not�spread�to�or�from�animals.�There�are�mites�that�affect�animals�such�as�the�one�that�causes�mange�in�dogs,�but�these�mites�do�not�cause�scabies.

Cases�of� scabies�have�been� reported� for�more� than�2500� years.� It� is� estimated� that�about�300�million�people�worldwide�are�affected.�The�itchy�symptoms�are�not�caused�from� mites� biting� the� host� but� from� an� allergic� reaction� to� the� eggs� and� from� the�tickling�sensation�caused�when�the�mites�burrow�under�the�skin.�In�some�people�this�reaction�causes�intense�itching�and�scratching,�especially�at�night�when�the�mites�are�more�active.�The�mites�have�a�preference�for�skin�at�the�wrist,�between�fingers,�in�arm�pits,� behind� feet,� and�around� the�genitals.�However,� in� young� children� scabies� can�cause�a�rash�anywhere�including�the�face,�neck,�abdomen,�palms,�and�soles.�For�some�people,�the�symptoms�do�not�appear�until�after�they�have�had�mites�for�a�month�or�two.�Unfortunately,� they�are� still� contagious�despite� their� lack�of� symptoms.�Unlike�conditions�like�eczema�and�psoriasis�in�which�symptoms�wax�and�wane,�scabies�con-tinues�to�itch�until�treated.

While� the�diagnosis� can�be�a� little� tricky� in� some�children,�most�pediatricians� treat�any�patient�who�has�a�potential�case�of�scabies.�The�treatment�is�easy�but�there�are�no�over� the� counter� remedies.�Most�patients� are� treated�with� a�prescription� cream�that�is�applied�from�head�to�toe�for�eight�to�twelve�hours.�It�is�easiest�to�let�the�child�sleep�with�the�cream�on�then�wash�it�off�in�the�morning.�Close�contacts�should�also�be�treated.�The�bedding�should�be�washed�in�hot�water.�Any�pillows�or�stuffed�animals�that�cannot�be�washed�should�be�tied�up�in�a�plastic�garbage�bag�for�one�week.�It�is�not� necessary� to� treat� the� rugs,� furniture� or� other� clothing.� The� symptoms� usually�improve�within�a�few�days�of�treatment.�If�not,�the�diagnosis�should�be�questioned.�If�you�think�your�child�might�have�scabies,�see�a�doctor.�The�scratching�caused�by�the�condition�can�disturb�sleep�and�leave�the�skin�vulnerable�to�secondary�infections.

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The� first� basic� is� balance,� which� can� consists� of� formal� balance� or� informal�balance.�Formal�balance�is�when�you�put�the�exact�same�thing�on�the�left�side�of�the�mantel�as�you�put�on�the�right;�for�example,�two�beautiful,�gold-gilded�angels� on� each� end� of� the� mantel.� Contrast� that� with� informal� balance;� for�

example,�one�beautiful,�gold-gilded�angel�on�one�end�of�the�mantel,�and�a�grouping�of�candlesticks�similar�in�height�and�width�to�the�angel�at�the�other�end.

Secondly,� texture� is� always�important.� In� creating� that�perfect� Thanksgiving� or�Christmas� wreath,� be� sure�to� include� different� textures.�Greenery� creates� small� tex-tures,� ribbon� creates� smooth�textures� and�ornaments,� fruit�or�florals�of�different�size�can�create� a� larger� texture.� Also,�it�is�important�in�any�decorat-ing� project� to� contrast� your�textures� so� they� compliment�one� another,� thus� creating� a�pleasant�finished�product.

The� next� important� element�of�design�would�be�rhythm,�or�it�can�be�referred�to�as�repeti-tion.�When�preparing�your�fes-tive� seasonal� table,� try� using�this� element� to� keep� from�having� the� expected� one� big�floral�or�candle�centerpiece�in�the�center�of�the�table.�Do�this�by� placing� three,� four� or� five�

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Finally,� perhaps� the� most� overlooked� design� element� we� deal� with� is� scale.� When�shopping� for� tree� ornaments,� be� sure� to� contrast� the� size� of� your� ornaments.� For�example,�large�balls�on�the�bottom�of�the�tree�make�a�statement�and�balance�a�large-scale�topper.�When�decorating�our�Christmas�trees,�we�always�begin�by�applying�the�largest�ornaments�first,�and�smallest�last.�This�always�helps�to�balance�out�your�tree.�Perhaps�when�you�pull�out�your�ornaments�this�year,�and�you’re�aware�most�of�them�are�the�same�size�and�tend�to�be�small,�try�purchasing�some�larger�ornaments�to�add�to�your�Christmas�tree�decor.�One�way�we�have�learned�to�create�larger�scale�in�our�trees�is�adding�beautiful�bows�or�large�sequined�poinsettias.�The�large�bows�can�be�spread�around�the�lower�1/3�of�the�tree,�and�a�cluster�of�3-5�of�them�just�under�the�topper�at�the�top�of�the�tree.�This�gives�drama�to�the�top�of�the�tree�contrasted�by�weight�at�the�bottom�of�the�tree.

In�preparing�your�home�this�year� for�the�holidays,�keep�in�mind�these�four�design�elements:�balance,�texture,�rhythm�and�scale.�In�doing�this�you�will�make�wiser�deci-sions�in�your�purchases,�your�planning�and�your�preparation.�

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While�ladders�aid�in�a�number�of�household�chores,�ladder-related�accidents�are�more�common�than�one�realizes.��Each�year�there�are�more�than�160,000�people�treated�in�hospital�emergency�rooms�because�of�injuries�related�to�ladder�use,�according�to�the�U.S.�Consumer�Product�Safety�Commission.�Frequent�injuries�include�cuts,�bruises�and�fractured�bones.�

Knowing�how�to�properly�use�and�set-up�a�ladder�can�significantly�reduce�the�possibil-ity�of�being�involved�in�a�ladder-related�accident,�such�as�falling.�It�is�essential�that�lad-ders�are�placed�on�firm,�level�surfaces�and�that�the�weight�the�ladders�support�doesn’t�exceed�the�maximum�load�capacity.

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Inspect�the�ladder.�Check�the�ladder�for�any�loose�screws,�hinges�or�rungs�that�might�not�have�been� fixed� from� its� last�use.�Clean�off� any�mud�or� liquids� that�might�have�accumulated�on�the�ladder.�

Properly� set-up� the� ladder.� � Every� ladder� should� be� placed� on� a� firm,� level� surface.�Never�place�a�ladder�on�ground�that�is�uneven�and�watch�for�soft,�muddy�spots.��The�same� is� true� for� uneven� flooring.� � Remember� to� always� engage� the� ladder� locks� or�braces�before�climbing.� � �If�working�outside,�make�sure�the�ladder�–�when�extended�–�will�not�hit�electrical�wires,�tree�limbs�or�any�other�obstructions.

Remember�the�one-to-four�rule:�the�bottom�of�the�ladder�should�be�one�foot�away�from�the�wall�for�every�four�feet�that�the�ladder�rises.�For�example,�if�the�ladder�touches�the�wall�16�feet�above�the�ground,�the�base�of�the�ladder�should�be�four�feet�from�the�wall.��If�you�are�going�to�climb�onto�a�roof,�the�ladder�should�extend�at�least�three�feet�higher�than� the� rooftop.�And,� the�upper� and� lower� sections�of� an� extension� ladder� should�overlap�to�provide�stability.�

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Be�careful�when�climbing;�get�help�if�you�need�it.��Be�safe�and�ask�someone�to�hold�the�ladder�while�you�climb.�Stay�in�the�center�of�the�ladder�as�you�ascend,�and�always�hold�the�side�rails�with�both�hands.�Also,�make�sure�that�only�one�person�climbs�the�ladder�at�a�time.

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BRIGETTE CARRUTHrigette� Carruth� is� a� native� of�Illinois,� but� has� lived� in� Georgia�since�1985�and�has�become�quite�

the� southern� girl.� Her� husband� Tim�was� born� in� Marietta� and� raised� here�in� Paulding� County� since� the� age� of�6.� They� have� been� married� 21� years�and� have� two� boys.� Chase� age� 18� is� a�student� at� Kennesaw� State� University�and� a� 2010� graduate� of� East� Paulding�High.� Cameron� age� 14� is� a� freshman�at� East� Paulding� High.� The� family� is�long� time� members� of� Roswell� Street�Baptist� church,� where� Brigette� teaches�8th�grade�girls�Sunday�school�and�plays�flute�with�the�orchestra.

Brigette� has� a� degree� in� fashion� mer-chandising�and�took�photography�classes�at�KSU.�She�started�her�photography�business�in�2003.�Brigette’s�business�is�based�on�senior�portraits,�family�and�children,�maternity,�sports�and�special�events.�She�also�does�commercial�work�with�area�businesses.�Her�newest�venture�in�the�photography�world�is�work-ing�with�bridal�designer�Kristina�Eaton�of�Kristina�Easton�Ltd.�Brigette�will�be�published�nationally�in�the�Bridal�Guide�magazine�sometime�after�the�first�of�the�year.�Recently�she�has�had�several�photos�of�our�local�minor�league�base-ball�player�Zack�Wheeler�published�in�the�AJC�and�San�Francisco�Giants�web�page�along�with�the�Georgia�Dugout�Club�magazine.

Brigette�is�a�breast�cancer�survivor�of�two�years�and�is�participating�in�her�first�Susan�G.�Komen�3-day�walk�this�year.�God�has�truly�been�her�rock,�giving�her�strength�and�courage�that�comes�from�nowhere�else.��

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The recovery was grueling, to say the least. I was unable to partake in water for 7 days or food for 8 days, until my colon could heal. The only nourishment I received came from an IV bag. It was a thirst that I could never describe. A physical pain that, without the help of the Lord and encouragement from those who love me, I would never have been able to endure. After ten long days, I was released home on December 27th. Though the Christmas lights were still aglow, it felt like anything but Christmas in my heart.

Over the next weeks, I would begin to regain strength. It was a slow process that would take almost a year. In late January, I would undergo another small surgery to insert a port in which six months of chemotherapy would be admin-istered.

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Today, I am one year and 4 months post chemo. I have three cancer free CT scans and one normal colonoscopy under my belt. Though I would not have chosen this path, I am definitely better for it. I see the blessings in my life much more clearly. I have a family that is too great for words, friends who are willing to go way more than the extra mile, supportive co-workers, car-ing doctors and nurses who continue in my care, a lov-ing church family and an Almighty God, who because of his great love and compassion chose to give me a miracle. What more could I ever ask for?

Though�Hope�endured�through�this�trial�in�her�life,�her�husband� Scott,� certainly� did� not� escape� his� own.� He�writes:

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ur�nation�has�a�great�sense�of�pride�for�her�Veterans.�These�men�and�women�who�served�the�United�States�of�America�with�honor�and�an�unwavering� loyalty� deserve� a� debt� of� gratitude� from� each� of� us� for�

fighting� for�our� freedom�and� liberty.�On�November�11,�we�will�observe� the�91st�celebration�of�Veterans�Day.

Paulding�County� is�home� to�many�distinguished�Veterans.�One�very� special�gentleman�is�Bruce�E.�Estes,�a�former�Light�Weapons�NCO�Tech�Sergeant�of�C� Company,� 141st� Infantry� Texas� Regiment.� Tech� Sergeant� Bruce� Estes� is� a�decorated�war�hero,�earning�the�Purple�Heart,�Good�Conduct,�Distinguished�Unit�Badge,�Bronze�Star,�European-Middle�Eastern�Campaign�Service�Medal,�

and�Victory�Medal.�His�was�involved�in�a�WWII�battle�that�was�so�fierce�the�U.S.�Army�places�it�among�its�top�ten�in�history.��

Sixty-five�years�ago�in�the�dense�forest�of�the�Vosges�Mountains�in�France,�Bruce�and�the�141st� regiment� found� themselves�surrounded�by�Nazis,�outnumbered�and�out-gunned.�They�were�trapped�by�6,000�German�troops�under�direct�orders�from�Hitler�to�hold�their�ground.�The�press�dubbed�them�as�“The�Lost�Battalion.”�The�141st�were�able�to�fight�off�one�German�attack�after�another.�Bruce�was�19�years�old�at�the�time�and�says�the�fighting�was�only�part�of�the�problem;�the�hunger�was�the�other.�They�went�without�food�for�five�days.�

After� failed� attempts� to� reach� the� “Lost� Battalion,”� the� U.S.� Army’s� only� hope� was�the�442nd�Regimental�Combat�Team.�The�442nd�was�made�up�entirely�of�Japanese�Americans,� many� of� whom� spent� the� early� part� of� the� war� imprisoned� in� intern-ment�camps.�Though�they�were�not�looked�highly�upon,�in�a�matter�of�months,�they�became�the�most�decorated�unit� in�American�military�history,�earning�21�medals�of�honor�during�WWII,�and�now�it�was�their�job�to�rescue�the�“Lost�Battalion.”�

It� took� five� grueling� days� of� fighting� and� loss,� but� they� succeeded.� Cameras� cap-tured�the�“Lost�Battalion”�coming�out�of�the�forest,�owing�their�lives�to�the�Japanese�American�unit�who�sacrificed�dearly� to�reach� them.�The�442nd�suffered�more� than�800�casualties�during�the�rescue.�Bruce�was�one�of�the�141st�who�sustained�injuries�during�the�battle�and�was�EVAC�out�after�the�rescue.�

The�Texas�Regiment�promised�to�never�forget�the�442nd�team,�and�they’ve�kept�that�promise.�Recently,�Bruce�and�the�remaining�members�of�the�141st��had�a�reunion�with�the�442nd�in�Houston,�and�were�honored�by�the�Japanese�American�Society.

We� appreciate� the� chance� to� honor� Tech� Sergeant� Bruce� Estes� and� the� Japanese�American�soliders�of�the�442nd�who�rescued�him�and�his�Regiment.�We�thank�them,�our�service�men�and�women,�and�all�our�Veterans�for�their�patriotism,�love�of�country�and�willingness�to�serve�and�sacrifice.

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ast�month�I�began�telling�you�about�my�cross�country�journey�to�Los�Angeles.�We� first� visited� Memphis,� then� Oklahoma� City.� After� leaving� Oklahoma,� we�headed�west�toward�more�fun�and�adventure.

Our� next� stop� was� just�outside� Amarillo,� Texas� at�a� place� that’s� been� given�the� name,� ‘The� Cadillac�Ranch.’� As� you’re� headed�down� Highway� 40,� you�see�a�line�of�ten�Cadillac’s�buried,� nose� first� in� the�dirt,� right� off� the� side� of�the� road.� The� cars� have�been� covered� with� lay-ers� upon� layers� of� spray�paint�that�have�probably�been� collecting� since� it�was� created� in� 1974.� It�was� a� neat� place� to� get�some�great�pictures.�There�was�a�similar�place�in�Conway,�Texas�called�the�‘VW�Ranch.’�As�you�can�probably�guess,�this�little�monu-ment�was�made�out�of�Volkswagen�Bugs.�Both�stops�were�a�lot�of�fun.

Arizona�has�so�much�to�offer�and�on�this�trip�out�west,�we�definitely�spent�the�most�time� in� this� beautiful� state.� I’m� not� really� into� science� fiction,� but� as� we� entered�Arizona�we�stopped�at�its�famous�Meteor�Crater.�It�is�the�world’s�best�preserved�mete-orite�impact�site.�To�put�the�crater’s�over�whelming�size�into�perspective�it�can�hold�20�continuous�football�fields�in�its�center,�is�over�two�miles�in�circumference,�and�550�feet�deep.�It’s�truly�amazing�to�experience�and�it�gives�you�a�great� idea�about�how�space�can�affect�our�plant.�The�park�offers�great�views�and�a�museum.

Continuing�from�there,�we�drove�through�Flagstaff,�down�to�Sedona.�It’s�hard�to�put�into�words�how�beautiful�this�little�town�is.�Sedona�is�surrounded�by�stunning�rock�canyons,�and�no�matter�where�you’re�standing�or�which�direction�you�look,�you�are�guaranteed�some�of�the�most�breath�taking�views.�There�are�lots�of�places�to�pull�off�for�photo-ops,�and�believe�me;�you�are�going�to�want�to�stop�at�each�one.�The�next�day�in�Sedona,�we�took�a�Pink�Jeep�Tour,�which�took�us�off�the�beaten�path�to�get�some�more�spectacular�views�of�the�natural�rock�monuments.

Thirty� minutes� from�Sedona� was� one� last� stop�in� Arizona.� Montezuma’s�Castle� is� like� an� ancient�Indian� apartment� com-plex.� The� Aztecs� built�their� homes� in� the� side�of� a� mountain� for� pro-tection.� It� is� a� five� story�dwelling� with� twenty�rooms� that� are� carved�into�the�side�of�a�moun-tain,� one� hundred� feet�above� the� ground.� It� is�honestly�one�of�the�cool-est�things�I’ve�ever�seen.�Overall,�Arizona�was�my�

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car� collisions� occur� annually� in� Georgia� and�the� Georgia� Department� of� Natural� Resources’�

Wildlife�Resources�Division�advises�motorists�across�the�state�to�be�extra�cautious�of�increased�deer�and�wildlife�sightings�this�fall�season.

Increased�deer�sightings�occur�for�a�number�of�reasons�–�increased�populations,�habitat�fragmentation�and�mat-ing� season� are� a� few.� With� fall� breeding� season� in� full�swing�-�a�peak�time�of�year�for�deer-related�car�collisions�-�the�division�offers�motorists�some�tips�and�information�to�help�avoid�potential�collisions.

“Some�Georgia�motorists�may�only�expect�deer�to�cross�rural�roadways,�while�in�fact,�urban�and�suburban�roads�are� also� prime� areas� for� deer-car� collisions,”� explains�Don� McGowan,� Wildlife� Resources� Division� biologist.�“Hunting�is�oftentimes�mistakenly�blamed�for�increased�deer-car�collisions� in�autumn�when,� in� reality,�deer�are�on�the�move�due�to�a�series�of�both�natural�and�human�causes.”

One� such� cause� is� mating� season.� Deer� mating� season�occurs�between�October�and�early�December.�Male�deer�go�into�rut�and�begin�actively�searching�for�mates.�This�

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Increased� human� population� and� rural� development�also� lend� to� increased� deer� sightings.� As� the� human�population�continues�to�grow�and�expand�into�tradition-ally�rural�areas,�deer�lose�their�natural�food�source�and�consequently�move�into�new�areas�in�search�of�food�and�water.

Additionally,�as�we�begin� to�“fall�back”� for�daylight�sav-ings�time,�our�days�become�shorter�and�nights�become�longer.�Rush�hour�for�most�commuters�tends�to�fall�dur-ing�the�same�hours�in�which�white-tailed�deer�are�most�active�-�at�dawn�and�dusk.

The division advises drivers of the following:

Unpredictable:� Always� remember� deer� are� wildlife� and�therefore,�very�unpredictable.�A�deer�calmly�standing�on�the�side�of�a�road�may�bolt�into�or�across�the�road�rather�than�away�from�it�when�startled�by�a�vehicle.

OneDeerUsuallyMeansMore:�Take�caution�and�slow�down�when�a�deer�crosses.�Deer�generally�travel�in�groups,�so�if�one�crosses,�be�prepared�that�others�may�follow.

Time ofDay:� As�deer� are�most� active� at�dawn�and�dusk,�they�typically�are�seen�roadside�during�the�early�morning�and�late�evening�-�the�same�times�most�people�are�com-muting�to�and�from�work.

TimeofYear:�While�many�deer-car�collisions�occur�in�early�spring�and�late�summer,�when�natural�food�sources�are�scarce,� the� fall� breeding� season� is� also� a�peak� time� for�such�accidents.�Road�shoulders�generally�provide�green�food� both� during� extremely� dry� times� of� the� year� and�following�a�long,�hard�winter.

MinimizeDamage:�If�it�is�too�late�to�avoid�a�collision,�driv-ers� are� advised� to� slow� down� as� much� as� possible� to�minimize�damage�–�resist�the�urge�to�swerve�to�avoid�the�deer,�this�may�cause�further�damage,�sending�drivers�off�the�road�or�causing�a�collision�with�another�vehicle.�If�an�accident�occurs,�alert�the�police�as�soon�as�possible.

For�more� information�on�deer-car�collisions� in�Georgia�or� to� learn� more� about� white-tailed� deer� or� deer� sea-sons,� visit� www.georgiawildlife.com,� contact� a� Wildlife�Resources� Division� Game� Management� office� or� call�(770)�918-6416.

Melissa Cummings is the Communications/Outreach Specialist at the Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division.

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of� festivity� and� beautification,�designed� to� welcome� the� holi-day� season� and� spread� good�cheer�to�neighbors,�friends�and�passers-by.

There� are� a� large� variety� of�Christmas� decorations� available�to�people�who�are�interested�in�decorating� their� yards� for� the�holidays.�The�most�popular�type�of� Christmas� yard� decorations,�by� far,� is� lights.�Wrapping� lights�in� the� trees,� on� bushes,� string-ing�them�around�poles,�around�your�mailbox�or�decorating� the�roof� or� the� eaves� of� the� front�of� the� house� are� very� popu-lar.� Whether� you� have� selected�colored� lights,� white� lights� or�the� kind� that� twinkle,� string-ing�Christmas� lights�around�your�yard�goes�a� long�way�toward�making� sure� that� your�yard� looks� festive,�warm�and�welcoming.

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Wreaths� and� sculptures� made� of�evergreen� branches� are� also� very�popular� yard� decorations� for� the�Christmas� holidays.� Whether� you�are� placing� a� wreath� on� your�front� door,� on� the� door� to� your�garage� or� on� the� trees� in� your�front� yard� the� beautiful� fragrance�and� lovely� appearance� of� green�fir� tree� branches� help� create� the�wonderful� spirit� of� the� season.�In�most� of� the� United� States,� winter�means� bare� branches,� no� leaves�and� an� overall� appearance� of�drab.�Adding� a� wreath� or� wreath�of� evergreen� branches� helps� to�brighten� and� cheer� visitors�throughout� the� season,� lending� a�splash� of� color� to� even� the� drab-best� environments.�Holly� berries,�which� are� bright� red,� also� help�to� liven� up� the� dull� winter� land-scape� and� create� a� beautiful� ‘pic-ture”,�especially�against�any�snow.��When� it� comes� to� Christmas� yard�decorations,� many� people� take� a�

subtle� approach.� For� them,� Christmas� lights,� wreaths,�and� ribbons� wound� around� tree� trunks� will� suffice� for�the�holiday�decorations.�For�other�people�Christmas�is�of�

tremendous� importance,� and� they� are�happy� to� go� the�extra�mile�to�make�their�yard�stand�out�from�the�crowd�at�the�holidays.�

Some�people�who�take�their�Christmas�decorations�very�seriously�may�do�things�like�re-create�a�nativity�scene�in�their�front�yard�featuring�a�manger,�Mary,�Joseph,�the�wise�men�and�the�baby�Jesus.�They�may�sprinkle�hay�across�the�front�of�the�lawn�and�even�incorporate�inanimate�barn-yard� animals� as� well.� Other� people� may� use� Santa,� his�sleigh,�elves�and�reindeer�on�their�front�lawn�or�on�the�roof!�There�are�people�who�may�decide� to�create�a� life�sized�setup�resembling�Santa’s�workshop�on�their�front�lawn,�or�purchase�a�school�of�illuminated�figures�shaped�like�choir�singers,�snowmen�or�other�wintertime�figures.��The� proliferation� of� Christmas� movies� has� also� given�rise� to� a� number� of� newer� characters� to� the� Christmas�landscape� such� as� the� ‘Grinch� who� Stole� Christmas’�which� is� a� popular� story� that� has� become� immor-talized� in� Christmas� decorations� for� the� front� yard.��Your� possibilities� are� endless,� and� it’s� easy� to� see� why�setting�up�Christmas�yard�decorations�is�so�much�fun�for�so�many�people.�It�can�be�an�immensely�enjoyable�time�winding� beautiful� twinkling� lights� around� the� trees� in�your�front�yard,�setting�up�a�nativity�scene�or�Santa�and�Mrs.�Claus�in�front�of�your�home.�It’s�a�wonderful�way�to�spend�the�afternoon�with�your�family,�remembering�the�true�reason�we�celebrate�Christmas.

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�Outdoor� cats� that� are� given� the� license� to�roam,�especially�in�urban�areas,�run�the�risk�of�being�involved�in�road�traffic�accidents.�If�

the�cat�is�not�killed�on�impact,�its�instinct�will�be� to�bolt�and�then�hide�somewhere� in� the�vicinity� of� the� incident.� Often� it� is� not� the�owner� of� the� cat� who� brings� the� injured�animal� to� the� veterinary� clinic,� and� there�are�numerous�cases�of�cats� injured� in�road�traffic�accidents�having�being�reunited�with�their�owners�via�their�microchips.

�For� those� owners� who� wish� to� take�their� pet� abroad,� there� are� three� steps�to� attaining� a� pet� passport� for� your�pet� in�accordance� to� the�strictly� regu-lated� PETS� travel� scheme.� They� are�1)�Microchipping,�2)�Rabies�vaccina-tion,�and�3)�Blood�test�to�check�the�success�of�the�rabies�vaccine.

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a�grain�of�rice.�It’s� injected�under�the�skin�in�the�scruff�on�the�back�of�the�neck�between�the�shoulder�blades.�A�large�needle� is�used�so� it�can�cause�a�sharp�pain�when�inserted,�though�many�animals�do�not�notice�as�there�are�so�few�nerves�in�the�skin�there.�It�can�be�done�at�any�time�and� sedation� is� not� usually� necessary.� However,� most�vets�prefer�not�to�microchip�puppies�or�kittens�until�they�

are� at� least� 12� weeks� old,� or� preferably� when� they� are�under�anesthetic�while�being�neutered.�After� being� injected,� the� microchip� should� not� move�far� from� the� injection� site.� There� have� been� reports� of�microchips�migrating�out�of�position,�making�them�dif-ficult�to�locate.�However�this�is�extremely�rare,�and�scan-ners� are� very� good� at� picking� up� the� microchip� signal�when�slowly�moved�over�the�back.�Each�microchip� contains� a� long�number� that� is�unique�for� that� particular� animal.� When� scanned� by� a� hand-held� scanner� (at� a� veterinary� clinic,�police� station� or� animal� shelter)�the� number� comes� up� on� the�screen.�This�number�can�then�be� entered� into� a� national�database,� which� stores� the�name� of� the� owner,� the�owners� address,� telephone�numbers�and�email�address.�If�you�happen�to�move,�them�simply� call� the� microchip�company� and� change�your� details.� Some� com-panies� provide� you� with� a�password� and� allow� you� to�update� your� details� online�when�necessary.

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• Office Paper: includes any NON-glossy paper such as notebook paper, envelopes, post-it notes, and printer paper. It also includes non-corrugated cardboard. All three public libraries accept these items.

• Newspaper: All three public libraries, WalMart, the Dallas Park-N-Ride (across from Chattahoochee Tech), the Kroger in Hiram, the Water Department ( Macland Road location ONLY), and many schools accept newspapers in their parking lots.

• Corrugated Cardboard: The Dallas Park-N-Ride accepts it. Please flatten and remove all poly-styrene peanuts and/or other packaging material before placing in bin.

• Magazines: All magazines as well as glossy paper. (INCLUDING YOUR BELOVED OUR TOWN MAGAZINE!) The Dallas Park-N-Ride and many local schools accept them.

• Telephone Books: Telephone books are typically delivered between mid-May and mid-June. Bins are placed at the three public libraries, the Dallas Park-N-Ride and sometimes a fifth loca-tion. These bins are placed a week before the earliest delivery date and for an additional two weeks after the latest date of delivery. The Dallas Park-N-Ride bin remains year-round.

• Aluminum Cans: Cans are accepted at the Dallas Park-N-Ride location. Please empty and rinse the cans. Please check with your neighborhood schools for aluminum recycling as well.

• Nickel-Cadmium batteries: These are accepted at WalMart and Home Depot.• Polystyrene foam trays: These are accepted at Publix.• Scrap metal: Accepted at the Paulding County Landfill. Scrap metal includes old appliances,

bikes, grills, lawn mowers, and much more.• Scrap tires: Accepted at any tire dealer for recycling, although they will charge for this ser-

vice.• Motor oil: Recycle at places like AutoZone and Advanced Auto.• Auto Batteries: Many stores that sell them accept your old battery for recycling.• Old Cell Phones: These are accepted at the Paulding County Water System Facility located at

1723 Bill Carruth Parkway, Hiram, some local schools. Please verify with school’s administrative staff.

• Waste Paint: Duron Paint in Hiram sells a product called Waste Paint Hardened- This product may be purchased for around $ 3.00 and can be put in unwanted paint for absorption for dis-posal.

For more information on recycling, you can contact the “Keep Paulding Beautiful” office at 770-443-0119. www.keeppauldingbeautiful.com

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ach� year� the� adults� get� into� the� spirit� of� Thanksgiving� by�making�beautiful�and�delicious�dishes�for�family�gatherings.�There’s�usually�a�turkey�or�ham,�dressings,�gravy,�casseroles,�breads,�salads,�des-

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