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Thanksgiving is a perfect time to stop for a moment and remember to give thanks for all that we have. It’s a time to be grateful for one’s health, family, friends, job, home and having food on the table. One of the many things I’m thankful for this year, is the opportunity to finally bring my idea for this magazine to life. I’m grateful for my friend Ingrid Mongiove for coming on board as my new business partner and as The Lemonade Stand’s new Advertising Consultant. Together, we welcome Lori Grimes for joining us as a contributing writer in our new monthly column ‘Getaway Guide’. We’re thankful for you, our readers, for enjoying our magazine, and, of course, we’re thankful for our Advertisers - without them, we wouldn’t be able to bring you this free monthly publication where we shine a light on the good things around us - the accomplishments of our amazing youth, the inspirational stories behind local non-profit organizations, and the residents and local businesses that make up the heart of our community.

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The Breast Cancer Survivors' Network in Peachtree City is dedicated to fighting breast cancer one life at a time! BCSN is a grassroots,

non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides supplies, resources and one on one personal support for breast cancer patients in Georgia.

We are the state's largest support group network, with over 35 support groups and more than 150 caring volunteers assisting our

patients during and after their breast cancer treatment and recovery. For more information on our services, please contact our office at:

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(Don’t wash hands before beginning experiment) You’ll need three potatoes and three jars with lids. Peel then boil the potatoes for about five minutes. This step is to sterilize, not actually cook them. Remove one of the potatoes from the boiling water, using tongs, and place it immediately in a jar. Put the lid on and label it, “Not Touched.” Set the two other potatoes on a plate so they can cool. When they’re cool enough to handle, have your child pick up one potato and handle it. Pass it back and forth between both of you. Put this potato in a jar and label it “Well-Handled.”

Next, you and your child wash your hands thoroughly. Grab the third potato and pass it back and forth, just like you did with the second one. Put this potato in the last jar and label it, “Well-Handled, Clean Hands.” ---------------------------------------- Leave all three jars in a shady spot for a week. Ask your child record what they see happening in each jar every day. Don’t be surprised if you don’t have to remind them to wash their hands quite so often!

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What you’ll need: - Cardboard - 10-15 silk flowers (or dried flowers) - A stack of small sticks from the yard cut to about 10” each. - A piece of coordinating ribbon to hang your wreath - Glue gun and lots of glue sticks (I used about 12 glue sticks)

1. Start with a piece of cardboard. Cut out a circle out about 8 ½” in diameter. Mark off 2” in all the way around the circle and cut the center out so you have a cardboard ring. Before you move on to the next step, make sure that your flowers cover the cardboard ring. 2. Gather up sticks from your yard or the park. You’ll need about 65. I ended up using 62 sticks for my wreath.

3. Heat up your glue gun and start gluing the sticks to your cardboard ring. I started at 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00. Glue a stick in the middle of each all the way around. Then again in the middle of each all the way around and continue gluing the sticks in that pattern until you have filled your ring. This way your sticks will be evenly distributed all the way around your ring.

4. Cut about 4-5 of ribbon and run it through the center of the wreath. 5. Take your flowers and start gluing them over the sticks so they cover the ring. Use lots of glue!

6. Decide how long you need the ribbon to be and tie a knot in the ribbon. Trim the ribbon ends and hang!

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Turn Your Notes into Flash Cards Grab yourself a pack of index cards when it’s time to study for a test. As you’re reading through your notes, stop when you reach an important fact, and rewrite them in a Q&A form on the cards. For example: If you’re studying historical facts, write the historical fact on one side of the card and the important details on the other side. If Math is what your test is on and you need to learn formulas-- write the name of the formula on one side of the card and the formula itself on the other side. You can use this trick to quiz yourself or get someone to help you! Good Luck!

About the Artist: This 3d Indian Villiage-Indian Creek Towns is by Celine Nguyen, 2nd grader at Braelinn Elementary. Her teacher is Angie McClanahan.

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Alex Hughes, formerly known as Alexandra Capell, graduated from Starr's Mill high School in 2001. Now a full-time writer, Alex is the author of Science fiction & fantasy. Her debut novel, “Clean,” was the first book in Hughes’ Mindspace Investigations series, and was published by Roc (Penguin) in September 2012. The sequel, Sharp, was released April 2013. She shared with me that the final edited manuscript for Book 3 (Marked), has been turned in, and will be available April 2014, and that she has currently started writing Book 4. Beyond graduating from Starr's Mill HS, Alex is a graduate of the prestigious Odyssey Writing Workshop, a Semi-Finalist in the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards, and a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America and the International Thriller Writers. Her short pieces are published in several markets including EveryDay Fiction, The North Georgia Writer and White Cat Magazine. Clean was a Finalist in the Silver Falchion Award 2013. Growing up watching cop shows and Star Trek, at the time, Alex didn't understand that there was a difference between the two. She can

remember writing stories as far back as the 4th grade. When she was about 8, her grandfather handed her a copy of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonrider series, and her incredible love of scifi began. When asked where her inspiration to write comes from, she told me that different things inspire her. Sometimes, she said, she'll wake up from a dream and need to write things down. When it comes to books, Alex loves to read everything, but particularly scifi and fantasy. She's currently reading horror books...Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz, books by Ann Rice, or Stephan King, and she still enjoys watching mystery films and cop shows. Describing herself as a character driven writer - Alex's work has been described as complex, dark, adventurous, and a little funny, with an emphasis on great characters and interesting worlds. When asked what advice she would have for someone who wants to be a published author, Alex explained it can be really difficult. For her, finding a publisher was a long process. She thought of her first novel while in

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college--rewrote it 7 times--8 times by the time it was published, which was 8 years later. She received hundreds of rejections, but says the process encouraged her to grow and hone her craft as a writer. Her experience, she says, she would not trade for the world. Her breakthrough came when she entered ‘Clean’ in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards 2011, and it reached the Semi-Finals. She later found out that Penguin reads all of the Semi-Final manuscripts. They read Clean and decided to buy it for the Ace-Roc book imprint. Alex said that although there are a lot more options available for writers today, she believes that most people jump into self publishing much too quickly. She expressed that becoming a published writer takes time. "Time to work on having all the tools in your tool belt." Alex shared with me a tweet that she recently came across on brainpickings.org, that she believes will help new writers along the way: j.mp/167qhkb “You have to do something because you love it” She went on to tell me how aspiring writers are told “You

have to write one million bad words before you can write one good one.” She followed that up by telling me that it is definitely worth all the time and hard work. I was curious as to what her take would be on audible books. “There’s nothing like a good audible. It was an amazing moment listening to someone bring my book to life.” She said she’s always excited to see good audio books. When I asked her about her feeling on Kindle and Nook, Alex told me she thinks e-readers are fabulous, although she does believe they work better for pleasure reading. She does believe that the text book is better for actual learning - when you need to go back and refer to something you read. Alex said she’d love to have a nice long, interesting writing career and that she’d like to keep getting better over time. She told me that she is excited to see what the future brings. I must say, I think the future looks pretty bright for Alex Hughes. Pretty bight, indeed!

Alex also offers editing services: “As a developmental editor and writing coach I work with a small number of writers per year to help with both the big picture and smaller points of their work. I offer a balance of encouragement, constructive comments and writing instruction, and I work always with the writer’s intention in mind.” For more information, and to find out more about her books, go to http://www.ahugheswriter.com/ Looking to Meet Alex? November 8th - 10th, she will be a Featured Author at the Georgia Literary Festival in Milledgeville, GA. Panels include “Blending Genres: The Hardboiled PI in Different Eras” on Saturday at 1 pm and “Georgia (and Murder) on My Mind” on Saturday at 4 pm.

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Dear Clemontine, I’m going to be performing in a dance recital in a couple months and it’s a huge deal. I’m super nervous. How can I calm my nerves? ---Nervous Ballerina

Dear Nervous Ballerina, First I want you to know, it’s okay to be nervous. Anyone in your shoes would be! This is a wonderful opportunity, so instead of worrying, just try to have fun with it! Here are a couple of simple things you can do to calm your nerves: 1) PRACTICE. The most important thing you can do is practice! The better you know the dance, the more secure you’ll feel. 2) TAKE DEEP BREATHES. It really does help to relive stress. Take a deep breath & then let it out slowly. Repeat until you feel relaxed. 3) REMEMBER-EVERYBODY MAKES MISTAKES. No matter how important this performance is, it’s not the end of the world if you make a mistake. Just do your best and enjoy yourself. Chances are no one will watching will even notice the mistake, so just keep going! Remember to Stand Up & Shine!

The Sopranos Family Cookbook is a fabulous collection of southern Italian recipes with beautiful photos, both of the recipes and from the show! It’s also packed with interesting stories that are inspired by the popular HBO drama. Compiled by Soprano’s character Artie Bucco the chef at Vesuvio (played by John Ventimiglia), this is a must-have for all fans of the show. Each of the other major players weigh in on cooking and living the good life. I found the recipes to be well written, the ingredients are authentic and the results are absolutely delicious! This cookbook has become my definite go-to guide for every holiday feast! Bottom Line: The Soprano’s Family Cookbook is an absolute delight for fans of the show or for anyone looking for a well-written Italian cookbook. Look for recipes from the book in ‘The Recipe Box’.

---Review by Dolores D’Agostino

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As we drove to the home of Daniel de los Reyes to discuss his latest project, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I knew from our phone conversation that he was a creative visionary, but what I didn't know was the extent of his vision, and the unique way he planned to bring it to fruition.

Danny, the percussionist with three-time Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band, has combined his knowledge and passion for music with his present day surroundings in Fayetteville, Georgia, to develop a learning and training center that he is calling DayGLOW Music™. His idea is to create a unique and peaceful place where kids of all ages, races, faiths and origins will be able to share their love of music and creativity. “My goal, eventually, is to - in a perfect world - is complete open integration, that means, and when I say that, that means having a child that is Hispanic, along with Afro American, etcetera, one that has no musical ability and one that does, and getting them to work together.”

“The premise is to show integration through communication, through respect, listening to each other, treating each other as equals. These are things that I live and fight for in my life, and I want to instill that and develop that in children and the adults, because I think we need that more.” Danny went on to describe this musical project as “a self-contained, independent educational youth development facility. DayGLOW Music will ultimately serve to offer unique music programs, classes, and workshops that will incorporate percussion instruments, rhythms from around the world, dance, and vocals as the main tools in teaching, motivating, and instilling the notion of rapid integration and teamwork in our youth. Basically, I’m teaching music, being a motivator, coach, and teacher.” Danny knows that there is a lot of work ahead of him to complete this project. That is why he spends the majority of his off time from the busy touring schedule to work on every detail. He hopes to have things ready in time to open Spring 2014. (continued on page 17)

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Throughout our visit, Danny was quick to give credit to all those that have offered their help and support with this project. “This is not my dream anymore, this is our dream. It’s become a team of people and it’s growing. I feel very blessed.”

He also let us know that it is very important for him to be hands on in the development of the project - “from layout and design to actually clearing the paths, grading and mulching.” We even got to witness Danny at work as he climbed aboard the wonderful piece of Cat equipment that has proven to be instrumental to this project.

Danny is a gentle soul and he’s very thankful for all the help and support that local companies are offering. “It is my sincerest hope that all who come into contact with DayGLOW Music are as captivated and inspirited by it's capacity for impact as my team and I.” Speaking for The Lemonade Stand, Danny’s infectious enthusiasm has certainly captivated us, and we look forward to seeing what lies ahead for DayGLOW Music. Be sure to check future issues of The Lemonade Stand magazine for exciting updates as the progression rolls on at DayGLOW Music! You can also keep up with Daniel by following him on facebook at: www.facebook.com/DanieldelosReyesMusic

Danny feels that it is a true blessing to have so many people become a part of DayGLOW Music. Some of the many local contributors thus far include the folks at Caterpillar (Corporate: Bradley Halverson, Steve Gosselin and Pablo Kozier and Yancy Bros.(Local) - also, PTC Home Depot (Kevin Hawkins) - Scotts (Local rep: Scott Smith) - Mills Tree Experts (Bryant Mills) - Grading and Roll Off (Tim Pope) - Walker Construction Products (Chris Clare) - Innovative Irrigation (Wade Lester and David Dunagan) - Innovative Pool and Spa (Eric Brooks) - Sheds USA (Jeff Mulin) - Concrete Supply (Burt Bailey) - Pavestone (Lucas Barry) .

Daniel de los Reyes was born into a family that has been professionally playing music for three generations. In addition to being the percussionist with the three time GRAMMY®-winning Zac Brown Band, he has performed and recorded with an array of musical giants, including Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Don Henley, Sting, Gloria Estefan, Sheryl Crow, Patti LaBelle, Steve Winwood, and many, many others. Recently, Danny was honored by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine as the Percussionist of the Year for 2013.

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Livia’s Fried Mushrooms Serves 4

10-12 oz package white mushrooms, trimmed

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced

salt and ground pepper Place the mushrooms in a colander and rinse them quickly under cold running water. Drain the mushrooms and pat them dry. Cut the mushrooms in half, or into quarters if large. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 minutes or more, or until the garlic is golden. Serve hot.

Pears al Vino Bianco Serves 6

6 Bosc or Anjou pears (not too ripe)

1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 2 strips lemon zest, about 2 inches long

1 vanilla bean With a demitasse spoon or melon baller, working from the bottom of the pears, scoop out the core and the seeds. In a saucepan large enough to hold all of the pears upright, bring the wine, water, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla bean to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add the pears and reduce heat to low. Cover the pan and cook, turning the pears once, for 20 minutes, or until they are tender throughout when pierced with a small knife. Transfer the pears to a serving dish. Turn the heat on medium high and cook the syrup until thickened and golden, about 10 minutes. Pour syrup over pears. Let cool slightly, then cover and chill before serving.

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capsules can penetrate deeply into the cells and will assist in the removal of harmful toxins from your kidneys, liver and intestinal canals. It eradicates fat out of the body. It also improves the micro-circulation function of all vital organs by keeping the blood clean and chemically balanced. It has a beautifying effect that clears the skin of blemishes. It also maintains skin elasticity, making you look years younger! If you have tried other weight loss supplements in the past and failed in the end, it’s time to try this safe, high-quality bee pollen supplement! ... at only $1 a capsule, you will be on your way to a healthier better you! Lose Weight, Increase your energy, Boost your metabolism, Look and Feel years younger!! What are YOU waiting for? To read my story, go to www.itsabeething.webs.com or www.itsabeething.com It’s a BEE thing! is an authorized reseller in Peachtree City. Don’t BEE fooled by counterfeits!

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1. Say ‘no’ to ‘low-fat’ or ‘fat free’ . When trying to kick

strong sugar cravings, you need to be label conscious.

2. Don’t ‘sweeten’ anything. Adding sweetener, whether

artificial or natural, it’s self-defeating.

3. Exercise! The endorphins released by exercise give you a

feeling of wellbeing. Time your workouts to when you crave a

sweet snack.

4. Make sure you eat! Be sure to eat balanced meals at regu-

lar intervals.

5. For a bit of natural sweetness, eat berries!

6. Increase your protein: High protein foods and healthy fats

are best to keep you content, especially when combined with

vegetables.

7. Embrace the challenge: Expect it to be hard, but know

that you can do it!!!

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One of our largest dragonfly species , Swamp Darner dragonflies can grow up to 3.5 inches in length. They have blue eyes and brown abdomens patterned with green rings. Swamp darners typically prefer wooded swamps and wet areas with shade. Since they can eat on the wing, these beautiful creatures can keep flying even while they catch insects. If it rains, they hunker down and wait for sunshine and a cold front. They do this because they use sun compass navigation. That means they fly according to the sun’s position in the sky with the assistance of an internal clock that makes up for the earth’s rotation and keeps them on track. They rest by hanging under the leaves of trees or roosting close to the ground in fields or shrubs. Photos by www.beeyourselfphotography.com

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The scenery around the ninth putting green at Planterra Golf Club in Peachtree City changed some time ago when a 450 pound wood sculptured turtle was crushed by the jaws of a bull dozer, then lowered down into a muddy area never to be seen again. His original home was sitting on a huge rock where he proudly stood for 17 years. Over the course of these 17 years, the turtle was enjoyed by thousands of adults, mainly golfers and sometimes children when accompanied by their parents. Unlike the time when the turtle was vandalized, there was not a reward for knowledge of who was responsible for this act of destruction. To some people, progress has its price. However, if there was some input of decision made between the owners or representatives of the golf club or the Fayette County Water people or contractors developing the dam, I may have another story to tell.

The making of this 450 pound turtle was a labor of love. It all started when the architect of the golf course had an island built between the ninth green and the number 10 tee box. On the top of this island he had placed a large boulder that would represent the body of a turtle. He then had two smaller stones placed for the tail and a fourth stone for the head. This formation of stones became what was affectionately known to golfers as Turtle Rock Island.

My name is Bob Bartley. I am the artist who created the turtle that sat on Turtle Rock Island. I was attracted to Turtle Rock Island because of its simplicity in its creation and the media used in its development. Each time that I would play a round of golf, I would get the feeling there had to be something else to make Turtle Island more attractive. What this island needed was a turtle standing on top of the island. My trip home would take me through the Luther Glass Park area. I observed two boys fishing. I stopped my cart, asked if the fish were biting, then I presented a challenge to them. I handed them my golf scorecard and asked

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if they could catch a turtle no smaller than the scorecard. My offer for this turtle was twenty dollars. With all the information that they needed to deliver this turtle to me, I left them to their efforts. One hour had not passed when I saw two bikes coming down my driveway. One boy was holding a large turtle in his hands. I took the turtle and gave the boys their twenty dollars for their efforts. And so for the next 7 months my model served me well. When I had completed making the turtle I made a phone call to one of the boys who caught the turtle 7 months earlier. Once more the two boys showed up at my home where I gave them twenty dollars to return the turtle to the same place they found it 7 months earlier. There are 9 pieces to this turtle. Some of the pieces would interlock with one or more other pieces. When fully assembled it took on the likeness of my model who now swims freely at Luther Glass Park. Whatever prompted the destruction of this sculptured turtle was totally unnecessary. An effort was made to move it to a new location and local people were aware of the effort. People still ask, "What happened to the turtle?" All that's left of my turtle is a poem I composed and dedicated to my granddaughter. There are several stanzas to this poem, but the last stanza tells the whole story.

Now I must tell you of a ride that I took On the back of a turtle beside a small brook I saw everything that nature could master I was so happy the turtle could not go faster Now I can say I saw what was below Because the turtle was ever so slow

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Planterra Ridge Golf Club is a private golf course, located at 500 Clubhouse Drive in Peachtree City. Georgia. It is a popular Jeff Burton and Rocky Roquemore design that was opened in 1994.

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The holidays are certainly busy enough for everyone, but if you are considering a quick getaway to escape the madness, Asheville, North Carolina may be your destination. This eclectic city, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, is only about a four hour drive from the Atlanta area. Exploreasheville.com describes the city as “edgy, artsy and inviting.” I can’t think of a better description. If you are taking the family, a hotel will probably be your best bet. The Country Inn and Suites Asheville West, ranked #3 on tripadvisor.com, and near the Biltmore Estate has the amazing price of $82/night mid-week in December. If this is a romantic weekend for two, you may choose to stay in a bed and breakfast. The 1900 Inn on Montford has a $166/night price tag and boasts

excellent traveler ratings. Visiting the Biltmore Estate for its 39th annual Christmas this year will probably be the highlight of your vacation. You can purchase tickets in advance to get a

discount of as much as $15. Prices are a bit higher starting the last week in November through December and weekends are the

busiest so reservations are required. A “Candlelight Evening” ticket costs extra but, according to visitors, is well worth the price. If you plan to return to the estate within the year, an annual pass may be worth considering. Sometimes the Biltmore offers upgrades to your admission for an annual pass making it very affordable. Perks are listed on biltmore.com and include, among other benefits, free admission for children 16 and under. While I usually recommend booking travel during the off season for better rates, Asheville has an awe inspiring atmosphere during the holidays that is unmatched. Since the trip can be done economically with excellent mid-week hotel rates and advance purchase of Biltmore Estate tickets, Asheville is sure to become an affordable annual tradition.

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Mickey Beard, one of the community coaches for the girls Lacrosse team at McIntosh high school, suffers from ALS. Here is just a part of the story by Christopher Dawson that I am honored to share it with you... Mickey Beard uses a wheelchair, the result of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, which is also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a neurodegenerative disease in which the brain progressively loses the ability to control muscle movement. The life expectancy of someone with ALS is on average two to five years, with their condition worsening over that time to a possible full paralysis. But the girls on his team did not shy away from the heartbreak of what their coach was going through. They embraced it with him, making it part of their lives. They researched ALS and when they learned that there was no cure, they became committed to helping raise money for the ALS Association. Their school and community were soon barraged by bake sales, silent auctions, fundraisers and ALS awareness events. The girls formed their own "Walk to Defeat ALS" team, and to help Beard with his medical expenses, they started an annual 5K run called "Miles for Mickey." When Beard found out he had ALS, he stopped working and thought he was finished coaching. But parents would call, saying their daughters would only stick with the sport if he would still coach them. At their annual Miles for Mickey fun run, Coach Mickey would meet the runners at the finish line, in his classic red golf cart. He doesn't fully understand why he means so much to these girls, but being needed helps him get up each day. Changing his attitude is one of the few things Beard can still do. He references a quote from Jeremy Williams, another Georgia high school coach suffering from ALS. "He said everybody has difficulties, and it's like the wind. You can't control the wind but you can adjust your sails, and I actually told the girls that, and this being able to come out here with them, it's like that's what I do to adjust my sails, because they give me something to get up and look forward to." To read the full story, go to: http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/23/health/iyw-burden-of-als/index.html

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Thanksgiving usually centers around food, football, and fun with lots of friends and family, but celebrating the holiday is really about acknowledging all of the things in our life that we’re thankful for. As the holiday season gets closer and we find ourselves rushing around trying to buy one more gift to put under the tree, let’s try to remember that teaching our children to feel gratitude may actually be the best and most long lasting gift we could give them. Children who express gratitude seem to be kinder, more appreciative, more empathetic, and all around happier. Grateful children seem to be able to look outside themselves. They tend to be more polite and better behaved. Kids who are not taught gratitude often struggle with feelings of entitlement and usually feel that nothing is good enough for them. The first way we can teach gratitude to our kids would be to model gratitude ourselves. We need to criticize less, complain less, and always try to point out the positives, not the negative, in people and in situations. We also have to be careful not to reward our children for everything they

do. The easy way is to promise them something if they do what you ask, but what we really want is for them to do good because it is the right thing to do, and not because they will get something, like a new toy or money. Another way is to give kids appropriate responsibilities. They will realize the effort it takes to accomplish certain things, and become more grateful for the people around them that do things for them. Teach your little ones to be grateful for the world around them, the seasons, the sunshine, even the rain. They will quickly understand that there is beauty all around, and that it has come from something much bigger than we are. Encourage your children to help other family members, and then help them find ways to help others. Let them assist as you serve others. They will learn by example. You want them to begin to foresee the need for their assistance before they have to be told. It’s never too late to teach our kids ways to be thankful and with Thanksgiving on our minds, it ’s a great time to encourage gratitude in our children! ---written by: Dolores D’Agostino

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HOW TO PLAY :

Solve the hidden quote

by dropping the correct

letter into each square.

The list of available

letters is given at the

top of each column.

Cross off the letter you

use as you go through

the puzzle. Black

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Saturday, November 2 American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball "Stampeding Toward a

Cure" (All Day) 7 Falcon Drive - Falcon Field Peachtree City

Featuring Entertainment by Shawn Lacy Band Saturday, November 2 Civitan Great Chili Challenge Cookoff - contestants vie to win awards for their chili. Voting by the Public attending and by Judges. Event is open to the public. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 191 McIntosh Trail Shakerag Knoll, Peachtree City Saturday, November 9

Braelinn Elementary Fun Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Start 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 13-14 Shrek The Musical at Starr's Mill High 7:00 PM Tickets are available in the front office at Starr's Mill High School pre-sale and also at the door the night of the show, if seats are still available More Info: 770-486-2710 Friday, November 15 Hospice Advantage and the Hospice Angel Foundation presents “An Evening With Angels” to raise support for hospice patients and their families. The event is at 6:30 p.m. at the Flat Creek Country Club in Peachtree City. The event includes dinner, a silent auction and much more. For more information contact Mary Graybeal at 678-817-4180 or by email at mgraybeal@hospiceadvantage.com.

Friday, November 15 Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the holidays at Senoia’s Christmas at night on Main Street Open House. From 5:00 – 9:00 pm Main Street stores will open with holiday specials, refreshments, and the music of Christmas.

Thursday, November 28 -- Happy Thanksgiving!

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