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Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope

The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine

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Our TownDecember 2008

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IN THIS ISSUE…

Our Town is published and direct mailed monthly to prestigious homes in the Paulding County Area. Opinions expressed by the editorial staff are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. Our Town reserves the right to edit and or reject any editorial or advertis-ing content. Our Town is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space or for the validity of claims made by advertisers. Entire contents, including ad design created by Stalling Design, copyright 2008, belong to Our Town of Paulding. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media without prior written permission from the publisher.

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Publisher/ediTOr: Jules Williams / Teresa Parrish

Our Town Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope

The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine

About the Cover........................................................................3

Calendar of Events..................................................................4-5

Finance: Roth IRA......................................................................6

Relationships: Holiday Memories.............................................8

What’s Cooking..........................................................................9

Editor Letter................................................................................9

Spotlight: Favorite Time Academy...........................................10

Home Decor: Green Christmas ................................................12

Family Focus: Healthy Food.....................................................14

Home Improvement: Water Heaters........................................16

Health & Fitness: Tennis............................................................18

Travel: China.............................................................................20

Community: The Paulding Aitport.......................................22

More About the Cover...........................................................23

Seasonal: Football Bowl Schedule...........................................24

Pet Page: Winter Bird Care......................................................26

December Crossword...............................................................28

Small Business: Book Keeping..................................................28THE HUDDLE

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he idea to recreate the Nativity for this December’s cover was an easy one; pulling it off was a differ-ent story. We owe a big debt of gratitude to all

involved, because it would not have worked without the cooperation of many people.

This cover would never have been possible without June and Scott Allen of Pettit Creek Farms in Cartersville. They were truly a God-send. Pettit Creek was THE perfect place. They had the animals, costumes and

location we needed to rec-reate this Nativity. We can-not thank them enough for their help with dressing everyone and getting the animals in place. Their ani-mals are trained just for this sort of thing and to be that close to a camel was amazing; let alone THREE camels. Prior to popular

belief, they don’t spit, they just slobber a lot. We loved the donkey “Jane”. She was just the sweetest animal, and it was quite appropriate that she is expecting.

Next, we had to find our “Baby Jesus.” Holding this honor is, little ‘Hutch’ Collins, the four month old son of Alisha and Matt Collins of Dallas. Hutch is such a sweet baby, and was perfect in his role. The only time he really complained was when his little sock started coming off. He is a blessing to his Mom and Dad, and we thank them so much for letting us put their new baby boy around all the animals.

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this re-creation of the city of Bethlehem on the miraculous night our Savior was born. You’ll experience the joy and wonder of the very first Christmas. This is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately for weather conditions. Admission is FREE!! If you need more information about this awesome event visit backtobethlehem.com or call 770-345-5723.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY BALL FOR SHEPHERD’S REST MINISTRIES – Che’ne RougeDecember 6, 2008; Saturday 7pm – 11pmNEW TICKET PRICE!! This is your last opportunity to make plans to have an elegant night out with friends! Come enjoy deli-cious food, great music and dancing. This First Annual Ball benefits Shepherd’s Rest Ministries and will be held in the Grand Ballroom and gardens of Che’ne Rouge in Hiram. Tickets are now, $50 per person, and can be purchased at chene-rouge.com. For more information visit the website or call Che’ne Rouge 770-222-4995.

ELVIS’ BLUE CHRISTMAS CONCERT- THE JEFF BREWER SHOW – Dallas TheaterDecember 13, 2008; Saturday 8pmDon’t miss this amazing Christmas tribute to the King of Rock and Roll with Jeff Brewer and the Impossible Dream! Even Santa loves Elvis, so bring the kids! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children and are available at the Dallas Theatre box office or the Paulding Chamber. For more info call the Dallas Theatre at 770-443-8110 or the Paulding Chamber at 770-445-6016. americanelvis.com

CHRISTMAS ON THE SOUTHERN HOMEFRONT – Pickett’s Mill BattlefieldDecember 13, 2008; Saturday 10am–4pmCome experience a Christmas history in an 1850’s cabin. This special holiday program portrays the lifestyles of civilians who lived during the 1850s depicting the cooking, sew-ing, gardening, and cleaning styles at that time. Tickets are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for seniors and $1.75 for children ages 6-18. Children 5 and under are FREE. Call 770-443-7850 for more information or visit their website at picketsmillpark.org.

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PETTIT CREEK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – Pettit Creek FarmsDecember 1-30, 2008; Nightly beginning at sundownAt Pettit Creek Farms in Cartersville Georgia there is over ONE MILE of Christmas lights to drive thru! Hay Rides for All Ages! While you wait, go by the Petting Zoo and feed the animals, and don’t miss the LIVE Reindeer, Comet and Cupid. Visit with Santa every Thursday through Sunday until Christmas.

The Reindeer and Hay Ride are nightly thru December 30th. Prices are $9.00 per vehicle to drive thru or $10/adult and $8/child for the hay ride, petting zoo and Santa. Group rates are available. Lights come on as the sun goes down every day. For more information call 770-386-8688 or visit pettitcreekfarms.com.

KIDS PLAYHOUSE RAFFLE - PAULDING CASA for KIDSNow through December 6, 2008Paulding County’s Court Appointed Special Advocats (CASA) for Kids is raffling this beautiful playhouse, just in time for the holidays. Raffle tickets $2 for 1 or $5 for 3. Drawing to be held after the Main Street Parade. For tickets call CASA Paulding office at 770-505-0065.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT AND MUSIC SHOW - The Home of the Felix FamilyDecember 1-30, 2008; Nightly beginning at 6pmThe Felix family of Dallas has set up their annual display of over 60,000 Christmas lights. This animated light show is choreo-graphed to music, and can be heard through your car’s radio at 100.9FM. They are located in Oliver Place off Dallas-Acworth Highway.

The show runs nightly from 6pm-10pm on weekdays and 6pm-11pm on weekends; extended hours during Christmas break. If you need more information, email them at felixfamilylight@ bellsouth.net or visit http:// www. att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&ext=1&groupid=369361&ck=

“A BLUE EYED CHRISTMAS” CONCERT featuring BLUE EYED GRASS with JAYRON WEAVER December 4, 2008; Thursday 7pm – Paulding County High SchoolDecember 9, 2008; Tuesday 7pm – Dallas TheatrePaulding County High School presents an evening of Christmas music starring Nashville Star Finalist and PCHS Alumni Jayron Weaver. This concert benefits the PCHS Chorus. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For tickets, contact Ginger Corley at 770-443-8008 or [email protected]. For tickets to the Dallas Theatre concert call 770-445-5180 or visit the box office. Tickets are $10.75 at the Threatre.

“WINNIE THE POOH in THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER” – East Paulding High SchoolDecember 4-7, 2008; Thursday 10:30am, Friday 10:30am and 7pm, Saturday 3pm and 7pm; Sunday matinee 3pmEast Paulding High School’s Theatre Company will present family favorite – “The House at Pooh Corner”. The shows on Thursday and Friday at 10:30am are school field trips. The 10:30am show on Friday will be interpreted for the deaf. All tickets are $5. Bring two cans of food to any show and get two admissions for the price of one. “James and the Giant Peach” coming in January! For more information contact the East Paulding High School Theatre Company at 770-445-5100 or visit ephstheatre.com.

OLD TOWNE HIRAM – CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGDecember 5, 2008; Friday 6pm-10pmMake plans to join us in historic downtown Hiram. There will be pictures with Santa; Downtown Shops Open House; Gingerbread House Contest; Christmas Tree Auction; Food, Fun and Family Entertainment! For more information call 770-943-3726.

SANTA’S VILLAGE – Chattahoochee Technical College CampusDecember 6, 2008; Saturday 9am – 1pmDon’t miss Santa’s Village - a small festival for children 12 and under. Children will be able to enjoy finger painting, ornament mak-ing, holiday games, and pictures with Santa. Admission is $3.00 per child. Parking and shuttle service from the college to the parade downtown will be provided both before and after the parade for an additional cost. If an organization would like to participate in the festival or for more information contact John Ashworth at jdashworthsr @comcast.net or Nate Akins at nakins @chattcollege.com.

CHRISTMAS PARADE – Main/Hardee Street in Downtown DallasDecember 6, 2008; Saturday 2pmDon’t miss the annual Dallas Christmas Parade. For more information contact Sam Elrod at 770-445-4488.

1st ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA/HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW – McGarity Elementary School PTADecember 6 2008; Saturday 8am-1pmThis event will be fun for the entire family. Homemade crafts, ornaments and a secret Santa Shop for the kids. This is a community event and entry is free. McGarity Elementary School is located at 262 Rakestraw Mill Road in Hiram. For more information, please con-tact Lisa Long at long4913 @bellsouth.net or 770-443-6515.

“BACK TO BETHLEHEM” – Hopewell Baptist Church in Canton, GeorgiaDecember 6, 2008 to December 14, 2008; all evenings 7pm–9pmHopewell Baptist Church invites you to visit

AROUND OUR TOWN - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPECIAL HIP HOP TEAM AND WINTER DANCE SEASON REGISTRATIONSINGER, DANCER & ACTOR AUDITIONS FOR “MULAN” & “LITTLE MERMAID” Ongoing during DECEMBER and JANUARYShowbiz is a Dance-Theatre oriented studio. Contact Ms. Shirley at 770-439-2426 for audi-tion information and registration times, but hurry SPACE IS LIMITED.

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES – GIVE A GIFT OF FOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYSOngoing every month - Saint James Community ChurchSt. James Community Church is an Angel Food Ministries host site for residents of Paulding and surrounding counties. There are new food menus each month. A regular unit of food costs $30, with an est. value between $50 and $70. There is now a $25 box available. This is available to ANYONE regardless of income; cash, money orders or EBT food stamps are accepted. Food must be pre-ordered and menus can be viewed at saintjamescc.com or angelfoodministries.com. For more information, contact Susette 678-231-3978, Judy 770-265-0676, or Tricia 404-625-6647.

WRITERS GROUP – “WRITERS OF LIKE MIND”Ongoing every second and fourth Wednesday of the monthAttention writers!!! A writers group meets every second and fourth Wednesday at Vito’s Café located at 10175 Dallas Acworth Highway, (Rt. 92) in Dallas. All meetings will run from 6pm to 7:30pm. For more informa-tion, email muse @lightband.com.

_________________________________WE NEED YOUR INPUT! If you have a COMMUNITY event for the Our Town Calendar, please email us at [email protected] Listings are free, but SPACE IS LIMITED! Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month. Please submit in Word format ONLY, and put Calendar Event in the subject line.

AUTISM IN GEORGIA - FREE COMMUNITY EVENTDecember 13, 2008, 9:00am – 12pm; 6340 Cedarcrest Road NW, Acworth, GA 30101Attend a community event for parents of children with autism. An Educational Advocate will speak on how IEP’s can be used to as a tool for your child, how to gain services in the fight against Autism and other spectrum related disorders. In order for Autistic children to receive the maximum benefits available from the school system guardians need to educate themselves on the availability of advocacy to their child. Get a rare opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers on the same journey. For more information contact Katherine (Kitty) Draut at 770-974-7592.

“MYSTERY OF THE MANGER” CHILDREN’S PROGRAM – Northwest Christian ChurchDecember 14, 2008; Sunday 6pmDon’t miss this wonderful Christmas pro-gram, brought to you by the children of Northwest Christian Church called “Mystery of the Manger”. The church is located at 3737 Dallas-Acworth Highway. For directions or more information call 770-425-2525.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES – West Ridge Church December 24, 2008; Wednesday 7pmWest Ridge Church would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the birth of Christ at our Christmas Eve service. This is a fam-ily friendly, candlelight service. For more information go to westridge.com or call 770-222-2125.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES – Northwest Christian ChurchDecember 24, 2008; Wednesday at 5:30pm and 7:30pmCome worship the coming of our Savior on Christmas Eve at Northwest Christian Church. The church is located at 3737 Dallas-Acworth Highway. For directions or more information call 770-425-2525.

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By Jerry Clegg

Roth� individual� retirement� account� (IRA)� is�a� personal� savings� plan� that� offers� certain�tax�benefits�to�encourage�retirement�savings.�

Contributions�to�a�Roth�IRA�are�never�tax�deductible�on� your� federal� income� tax� return,� which� means�that� you� can� contribute� only� after-tax� dollars.� But�amounts� contributed� to� the� Roth� IRA� grow� tax�deferred�and,�if�certain�conditions�are�met,�distribu-tions�(including�both�contributions�and�investment�earnings)�will�be�completely� tax� free�at� the� federal�level.

For� 2008,� you� can� contribute� up� to� the� lesser� of�$5,000�or�100�percent�of�your�taxable�compensation�to� a� Roth� IRA.� You�may� also� be� able� to� contribute�up�to�$5,000�to�a�Roth�IRA�in�your�spouse’s�name.�If� you� are� over� age� 50,� you� can� contribute� up� to�$6,000.�However,�not�everyone�qualifies�to�use�the�Roth�IRA.�The�amount�you�can�contribute�to�a�Roth�IRA� (if� any)� depends� on� your� modified� adjusted�gross�income�(MAGI)�for�the�year�and�your�federal�income�tax�filing�status.

To� contribute� to� a� Roth� IRA,� you� must� receive�taxable� compensation� during� the� year.� For� pur-poses� of� IRA� contributions,� taxable� compensation�includes�wages,� salaries,�commissions,� self-employ-ment� income,� and� taxable� alimony� or� separate�maintenance.� Other� taxable� income,� such� as� inter-

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If�you�file�your�federal�income�tax�return�as�single�or�head�of�household�and�your�MAGI�for�2008�is�$101,000�or�less,�you�can�make�a�full�contribution�to�your�Roth�IRA.�Similarly,�if�you�file�your�return�as�married�filing�jointly�or�qualifying�widow(er)�and�your�MAGI� for�2008� is�$159,000�or�less,�you�can�make�a�full�contribution.�

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n� You� have� reached� age� 59½� by� the� time� of� the�withdrawaln� The� withdrawal� is� made� due� to� qualifying� dis-abilityn�The�withdrawal�is�made�for�first-time�homebuyer�

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is�the�season�for�families�and�friends�to�come�together� for� fun� and� fellowship.� Whatever�your�family�celebrates,�your�children�want�to�

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Step�two:�Active�Participation:�Allow� your�child�to�mean-ingfully� par-ticipate� in�the� whole�

process� of� the�celebration� –� beginning,� mid-

dle,� and� end.� Young� children� want� to� be�around�their�parents�and�they� learn�so�much�from�seeing�the�effort�that�is�put�forth�to�create�a�special�occasion.� Your� children� can� be� involved� in� family�events� and� celebrations� by� helping� plan� the� meal,�making�or�checking�off�the�shopping�list,�setting�the�table,�washing�or�preparing�food.�At�the�start�of�the�celebration�the�children�can�greet� their�guests�and�offer�refreshments.�During�the�celebration�the�chil-

dren�can� lead�a�game,�tell�a�story�or�take�pho-tos.� When� guests� have�departed,� the�whole� family�can�right�the�house�–�putting�away� food,� cleaning� dishes� and�returning�chairs�to�their�usual�place.�The�conversation�at�this�time�is�often�lively,�re-living�the�event�and�ending�on�a�positive�note.�

Step�Three:�Savor�the�Celebration:�Often�times�a�bit�of� sadness� happens� after� a� holiday� or� celebration.�To�avoid�this,�you�can�have�your�child�put�together�a� memory� book� with� photos,� names� of� guest� and�stories.� If� gifts� were� exchanged,� a� thank� you� note�can�be�crafted�and�sent�as�well.�

Children’s� lives� are� enriched� by� being� able� to�actively�participate�in�daily�life.�Celebrations�help�us�to�slow�down�and�look�closely�at�those�things�that�bring�meaning�to�our�lives.�They�bring�cultural�and�spiritual�depth�to�daily�living.�May�hour�holidays�be�filled�with�joy,�love�and�meaning.�

Laura Morris is the Director of Education at Hopewell Montessori School. She has taught in an AMI Montessori school for seven-teen years. She can be contacted at (770)917-0507 or www.HopewellMontessori.com


LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

2008 is quickly coming to a close and the coming New Year brings ‘hope’. We live in the greatest country on earth, and regardless of the economy, we can always revel in the determination of our fellow Americas to persevere. No matter what our future holds, we can take comfort that God is in control and has a plan. He is our hope. We only have to have FAITH!

Whether you are a reader or an advertiser, being part of your lives is a true blessing to us. We thank you so much for letting us come into your homes and businesses. Please pray for us in the coming year. We pray that God will bring health and happiness to your families and businesses; that He will meet your financial needs and free you from burdens and richly bless you in 2009!

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New Year’s Open House is an old fash-ioned way to entertain that’s easy on the host and hostess. This fluid party is best

served by an appetizer and dessert buffet; all you have to do is occasionally replace and replenish the food and make sure the coffee is hot and fresh.

Did you know that there are certain foods that many cultures consider good luck charms if eaten on New Year’s Day? Southerners, like us, eat black eyed peas, turnip greens and cornbread for luck and wealth. The ancient Romans served dates, nuts, and raisins. Dutch people consider food shaped in a ring to be good luck; the shape is symbolic of a completed year. And the Italians eat sweets at this holiday for good fortune throughout the New Year.

Get the whole family involved in deciding your menu; that way it’s designed to your taste and bud-get. However, doing forget to offer variety. If you get stumped, the internet is a great tool for finding recipes. Make sure you have extra trays of food pre-pared and stored in the fridge or freezer.

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• 2 (15 oz). cans black eyed peas, drained• 8 oz. bottle zesty Italian salad dressing• 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered or 1 can

of chopped tomatoes (mild or hot) • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (to

taste)• 4 cloves garlic, minced (to taste)

Preparation:In large bowl, combine all ingredients except cilan-tro and stir gently to combine. Store, covered, up to 10 days in refrigerator. When ready to serve, mix in the chopped fresh cilantro and serve as a dip with tortilla chips or toasted baguette slices.

SOUTHERN GOLD BARS - Prep Time: 25 minutes; Cook Time: 45 minutesIngredients:

• 1 cup brown sugar• 1 cup butter, softened• 1 egg• 1 tsp. vanilla• 1-1/3 cups flour• 1 cup chopped walnuts• 1/2 cup peach or apricot jam

Preparation:Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Beat together the brown sugar, butter, egg and vanilla in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in flour and nuts. Spread half the batter evenly in a 9” square pan. Spread apricot jam over the batter. Cover with the remaining batter. Bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 min-utes until light brown and set. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 16 bars.

Enjoy your party and Happy New Year!


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High-Quality,� Early� Childhood� Education� Matters,�but�WHERE?

f� your� child� is� currently� attending� or� plans�to� attend� a� childcare� or� preschool� program,�Favorite� Time� Academy� advocates� that� High-

Quality�Matters!�Favorite�Time�Academy,�owned�and�managed�by�Paul�and�Elizabeth�Walker,�was�awarded�a� ‘Center� of� Distinction� Award’� this� year� from�Georgia’s� Department� of� Early� Care� and� Learning.�This� prestigious� award� is� the� highest� State� recog-nition� for� childcare.� “We� desire� the� best� for� the�children�and�it�is�rewarding�seeing�how�everyone’s�efforts�make�a�difference� for�each�child�and� family�we�serve,”�states�Mrs.�Walker.

Many� families� struggle� with� the� decision� to� enroll�their� children� into� a� childcare� or� preschool� pro-gram,� and� once� the� decision� is� made,� choosing�the� right� program� is� just� as� difficult.� In� evaluating�different� programs� choose� an� accredited� program�where�the�accreditation�actually�makes�a�difference�in�the�quality�of�care�and�education�your�child�will�receive.� Favorite� Time� Academy� is� accredited� by�NAEYC;� The� National� Association� for� Education� of�

Young�Children,�which�is�the�Mark�of� Quality� in� the� Early� Childhood�Education�Profession.��

NAEYC�is� the�strongest�and�most�stringent� accreditation� system�

I available� for� childcare� centers� that� are� truly� about�quality� and� offering� what� is� best� for� children.� It� is�the�only�national� accreditation� system� that� is� com-pletely�transparent�allowing�parents�to�view�all�stan-dards�and�over�400�quality�criteria�on-line.�“There�is�currently�no�other�accreditation�system�that�comes�close� to� NAEYC� standards.� If� anything� they� are� an�attempt� to� copy� some� of� NAEYC� standards,� but�nothing� is� even� remotely� close”,� states�Mr.�Walker.�The�United�States�Military� agrees,� as�NAEYC� is� the�standard�for�military�sponsored�childcare.�Beware�of�programs�claiming�to�have�“standards�much�higher�than�NAEYC”� and�not�being�NAEYC�accredited.� “It�is� like� someone� claiming� they� earned� a� Harvard�Degree� when� they� did� not� graduate� from� High�School.�To�make�such�a�claim� is�not�only� frivolous�and�ignorant,�in�most�industries�it�would�be�consid-ered�fraud”,�Mr.�Walker�asserts.

What� quality� standards� does� your� current� or� pos-sible�future�school�practice?�If�you�do�not�know,�it�is�critical�to�find�out.�“State�licensing�standards�are�not�quality�standards,”�explains�Mr.�Walker.�Quality�stan-dards�such�as�child/teacher�ratios,�teacher�qualifica-tions,�and�training�requirements�are�essential�when�considering�what� is� ‘quality’.� �The�person�painting�your� nails� or� doing� your� hair� probably� has� more�training�then�the�caregiver� for�your�child.�Can�you�

imagine� taking� care� of� ten,� two-year-olds�by�yourself� for�8�hours�a� day?� The� state� ratio� for� two-year-olds�is�10�to�1.�Quality�mat-ters� in� everything� that� Favorite�Time� does,� including� safety,�and�wholehearted�safety�is�not�possible� unless� low� teacher/child�ratios�are�a�priority.��

Although� location,� tuition,� and� image�may�play�a�roll�in�a�parent’s�selection,�what�is�more�important�is�the�quality�and�substance�of�a�program�that�better�prepares�a�child�for�future�success.�There�is� no� “repeating”� early� childhood� education.� Make�the�determination�to�find�the�best�possible�program�for�your�child!�The�right�choice�will�be�a�wonderful�investment�in�your�child’s�future�success.�For�more�than�20�years,�NAEYC�has�helped�families�feel�good�about� the� childcare� programs� they� choose.� Visit�NAEYC.org�to�learn�more.� �This�year�Favorite�Time�Academy�is�launching�several�new�webpages�to�bet-ter�inform�parents�on�quality�childcare�and�how�par-ents�can�advocate�High-Quality�in�their�community.�The�“Quality�Playgrounds�Matter!”� webpage� is� already� avail-able.�Visit Favorite Time Academy in Acworth at 10492 Dallas Acworth Hwy, or on-line at FavoriteTime.com.

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throwing� money� down� the� drain,� and� polluting�our�environment.�Buy�them�art�supplies�that�will�

foster�their�creativity�or�a�musical�instrument.�Help� them� to� find� their�passion,� something�

they�will�love�and�grow�with.��5.� Don’t� waste� food.� The� holidays� are�

the�biggest�eating�time�of�the�year.�We�cook� more,� we� bake� like� crazy;� we�

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By Mary Hammock, MSN, CPNP

hen it comes to raising healthy families, food plays a central role. Parents can teach good eating habits by encouraging healthy

choices. The result is children with strong minds and healthy bodies.

Last year, the CDC launched a new slogan, “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters.” A minimum of five fruits and vegetables is recommended daily. Look for new and interesting ways to add fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet. As parents, we need to lead by example. Choose different colors and textures to make your choices interesting and healthy. The deeper and richer the color, the more health ben-efits the food will provide. For example, orange car-rots provide many different vitamins and beta-caro-tene. These promote vision, prevent skin disorders and enhance immunity. The anti-oxidants prevent cancer and fight aging.

Green broccoli is loaded with beta-carotene, Vitamin C, folic acid, calcium and fiber. Vitamin C promotes immunity and serves as an anti-oxidant. Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects and aids metabo-lism. It also reduces the risk of colon cancer and is necessary for heart health. Calcium builds strong bones and teeth and helps maintain a healthy weight. The fiber found in broccoli is both soluble and insoluble, helping to meet daily needs. The two phyto-chemicals found in broccoli squelch cancer-

The Rainbow of Healthy Food Choices

W causing agents and have been found to help maintain blood pressure. For these reasons, broccoli has been called the perfect vegetable.

Like wise, blueberries have been called the perfect fruit. Blueberries are among the fruits with the highest anti-oxidant levels and fight aging, especially in the brain. They can also improve memory and learning, promote urinary tract health, prevent infection, aid in weight loss, and act as a sleep aid.

The delicious red strawberry is rich in folic acid and high in anti-oxidants. It has also been shown to promote dental health by dissolving tartar. It is recommended to reduce high blood pressure, constipation, gout and even acne.

Yellow bananas are known for their potassium. Potassium is essential for muscle contraction and necessary for proper functioning of the heart and nervous system. Bananas are a good source of fiber and have been called “mood enhancers” because they contain tryptophan, which has a calming effect on the brain. They also minimize calcium loss and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

There are many ways to incorporate fruits and veg-

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Children tend to be better eaters if they have a say in what they are eating and they participate in prepara-tion. Encourage children to come into the kitchen and be creative. Give them healthy options and let them choose. Make pizzas with a variety of fresh vegetables. Consider making a desert pizza with dif-ferent kinds of fruits. Enhance old family favorites.

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hat can I write about water heaters? They heat water. Sorry, a bit of a Homer Simpson type answer about them but it shows you

how interesting water heaters can be. They are not really something you can get too exited about, but they are something we cannot easily do without. We all want hot water. We need it to wash and bathe in and we need it to clean with. Some of us want to use it to warm our pools, wash our cars, heat our homes or sit in our hot tubs but at the end of the day we all want hot water and the only easy way to get it is to use a water heater.

So thinking about it, what types of water heater are there? There are four main types but most of us will only need to use one.

Solar Water Heaters - These types of water heaters rely on the power of the sun to heat your water. How efficient they are depends on the amount of sunlight they get so this usually depends on where you live. The more sunlight and more intense the better and if the climate is hot in the first place then the water is already pre heated to an ambient temperature before the action of the sun. They are a good source of some hot water but are not really good enough to be classed as your main water heat-er, so you will need a conventional water heater as a

Water Heaters - Which One is for You?

Wbackup. Solar water heaters are a great and efficient source to warm the water in your pool but again, they rely on sunlight to provide a high enough water temperature.

Stove Powered Hot Water - Using your stove to heat your water is the oldest method around. It has been around for a long time, (if you think about heating water in an iron or clay pot), but these days many of us have water jackets built into our stoves. I have a wood-burning stove so in effect my hot water is free as my stove is often on. It is efficient as a water heater and does the job pretty well.

Electric Water Heaters - This type of water heater is relatively expensive to run. This is my backup heater and is useful within 15 minutes as I can have hot water to use for a shower when returning from a vacation and the heating has been off. It is there as a standby for me but is very easy to use as I just switch it on and before long I have hot water. For many people who do not have a stove or fire type water heater this is one of the few choices you have and in this case they are very good, although more expensive to use than a wood stove or solar energy.

Gas Water Heater - These tend to heat both your hot water and provide heating for your house

as well. Not all areas have a supply to gas although some people can also use a supply of bottled gas but this tends to be much more expensive than a piped supply. Gas heaters operate much faster than an electric water heater and they tend to be much cheaper to operate than electric if it is a piped supply so if you are looking to choose between the two then this may be your best choice.

Whichever system you decide to install, do your research first and work out which is the cheapest to operate. Also, you will need to look at the costs of the water heaters and the water heating systems you install and work out what is best for you.

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AROUND OUR TOWN - HEAlTH & fiTNEss

By Matthew Jaffe MD

ennis�is�a�very�popular�sport�for�all�age�groups�in� Georgia� and� as� the� start� of� the� season�approaches,�I’m�always�asked�about�common�

tennis-related�injuries�and�what�can�be�done�to�treat�them.� Most� tennis� players� will� experience� discom-fort�at�some�point�in�their�careers,�whether�they’re�a�weekend�player�or�a�tournament�professional.

The�shoulder�is�a�common�place�for�injury�in�tennis�and�many�of�these�injuries�can�be�attributed�to�rota-tor�cuff�tendonitis�or�bursitis.�Rotator�cuff�tendonitis�and�bursitis�will�usually�cause�pain�while�serving�or�hitting�overheads.�Pain�may�also�be�felt�after�match�play� is� completed.� One� can�develop� inflammation�either�within�the�mus-cles� (tendonitis)� or�above� the� muscles�(bursitis).� The�best� way� to� treat�inflammation� is�usually� with� rest,�a n t i - i n f l a m m a -tory� medications,�physical� therapy,�and�occasionally,�with�a� cortisone� injection.� If�

Anticipating the Start of Tennis Season:What You Need to Know

T inflammation� persists� for� a� long� time� or� becomes�severe,�a�visit�with�an�orthopaedic�surgeon�may�be�in�order.

By�far�the�most�common�tennis�injury�I�see�is�lateral�epicondylitis,� also� known� as� tennis� elbow.� Tennis�elbow� is� a� condition� involving� pain� and� inflam-mation� over� the� outside� bump� of� the� elbow� and�is� most� severe� while� playing� or� at� nighttime.� This�problem� is� a� result� of� inflammation� at� the� attach-ment� of� the� muscles� at� the� elbow.� Over� time,� the�tendons�attaching�the�muscles�to�bone�may�develop�tiny�tears�and�begin�to�weaken.�This�process�causes�continuing�pain�and�debilitation.�Treatment�of�ten-nis�elbow�can�involve�medications,�physical�therapy,�stretching,�or�simply�a�change�in�racquet�or�strings.�Cortisone�injections�or�surgery�may�be�necessary�in�some�cases.��

Knee� pain� is� another� common� complaint� during�tennis�season.�This�can�be�a�result�of�patellofemoral�pain�(kneecap�inflammation),� tendonitis,� injury�to�cartilage�or� ligament�strain�or� tear.�Tendonitis�and�kneecap� inflammation� can� usually� be� treated� with�medications,�therapy,�and�rest.�However,�cartilage�or�ligament�tears�require�evaluation�by�an�orthopaedic�surgeon�and�possible�surgical�intervention.�

Finally,� foot� and� ankle�pain� can� be� a� source� of�debilitation� in� the� ten-nis� player� as� well.�Pain� arising� in� the�arch� or� heel� of� the� foot� may� be�due�to�plantar� fascitis,� a� common�in f l amma- tory�condition.�This�can�u s u a l l y� be�treated�with�new�shoes�or�shoe� inserts,� stretching� exercises�a n d� therapy.�When� those� solutions�d o n ’ t� work,� medication� and� injection�or� surgery� may�be�required.

So�as�you�prepare�for�tennis�season�this�year,�have�fun�but�be�aware�of�the�conditions�you�should�watch�out�for.�And�remember,�if�pain�persists�beyond�a�few�weeks�and�doesn’t�resolve�itself�with�rest�and�over-the-counter�medications,�a�visit�with�your�orthopae-dist�may�be�a�smart�move!�Enjoy�the�Season!�

Dr. Matthew Jaffe is an orthopaedic sur-geon at Pinnacle Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Specialists. For an appointment call 770-944-3303 or visit them at www.pin-nacle-ortho.com.


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he� Paulding� Chamber� of� Commerce� is� spon-soring� a� Business� and� Cultural� Tour� to� The�People’s� Republic� Of� China� through� Citslinc�

International,� Inc..� Citslinc,� with� offices� in� New�York�and�Monterey,�California,�has�been�successfully�bringing�community�delegations� to�China� in�coop-eration�with�Chamber’s�from�all�over�the�country�for�over�29�years.

The�Paulding�Chamber’s� trip�will�depart�New�York�on�April�3,�2009,�and�return�on�April�11,�2009.�This�nine� day� seven� night� tour� will� include� round� trip�airfare�from�New�York�to�Beijing,�ground�transpor-tation�to�and�from�the�Beijing�International�airport,�all�airport�taxes,�4�or�5�star�hotel�accommodations,�3�full�meals�daily,�deluxe�bus�tours,�English�speaking�guides,�a�pre-arranged�“strategic�business-partners”�dinner� and� conference� (thus� making� this� trip� eli-gible�as�an�IRS�tax-deduction),�and�admission�to�all�scheduled� tours� and� attractions.� The� cost� is� ONLY�$1,899�per�person�(double�occupancy).�Please�note�that�domestic�US�transportation�(to�and�from�New�York�from�any�US�city)�is�not�included.

The�tour�will�fly�directly�into�the�Chinese�Capital�of�Beijing.�The�subsequent�land-trips�will�then�include�tours�to�Suzhou,�Hangzhou�and�Shanghai.�Some�of�the�many�Beijing-area�attractions�will�include�visits�to�Tiananmen�Square,�the�Temple�of�Heaven,�the�Palace�Museum,�Kunming�Lake,�Longview�Hill,�Seventeen�

T Arch� Bridge� and� Marble� Boat,� the� Great� Wall� Of�China,�and�the�Ming�Emperor’s�Tombs.�The�groups�will�then�travel�to�Shanghai,�Suzhou�and�Hangzhou�to�view�the�Lingering�Garden,�Tiger�Hill,�Hansham�Temple,�and�the�National�Embroidery�Institute.�The�Shanghai� tour-segment�will�also� included�a�memo-rable� morning� boat� cruise� on� China’s� scenic� West�Lake,�and�visits�to�such�famous�sites�as�the�centuries-old�Lingyin�Temple,�the�Yu�Garden,�and�the�Bund,�a�world-famous�waterfront�park.

Securing� or� updating� a� personal� passport� is� an�individual� responsibility,� along� with� obtaining� a�valid� Chinese� Visa� (which� Citslinc� can� arrange� for�everyone�that�is�registered).�The�cost�of�the�Chinese�Visa� is� only� $175� per� person.� A� $200� per-person�non-refundable�deposit�must�be�paid�at�the�time�of�registration,�but�will�be�deducted�from�the�total�fare�of�$1,899.�Full�balance�of�payment�will�then�be�due�by�December�28,�2008.

Interested� parties� may� register� online� at� www.��pauldingchamber.org,� by� calling� 770.445.6016,� or�by�coming�by�the�Paulding�Chamber�of�Commerce�for�a�registration�brochure.�The�Chamber�is�located�at�455�Jimmy�Campbell�Parkway,�Dallas,�GA.

This�tour�is�open�to�everyone,�both�Chamber�mem-bers�and�citizens.�All�are�invited�to�participate�in�this�exceptional�tour�offer!

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riday,� November� 14,� 2008� was� a� big� day� for�Paulding� County.� At� a� historical� ribbon� cutting�ceremony,� Georgia� Senator� Saxby� Chambliss,�

Georgia� House� Speaker� Glenn� Richardson,� other�government�officials,�local�media�and�over�200�busi-ness�owners�and�residents�welcomed�the�new�kid:�Paulding� County’s� own�Regional�Airport�(PUJ)!

The� Paulding� County�Regional� Airport� is� the�first� jet-capable� airport� to�be�built�in�Georgia�in�over�thirty�years,�and�its�design�provides�a�very�solid�foun-dation�and� infrastructure� for� the� future�of�aviation�and�commerce�in�Paulding�County.�Paulding�County�has�been�ranked�as�one�of�the�Ten�Fastest-Growing�counties� in� the� United� States� over� the� last� ten�years.� Recognizing� this� tremendous� growth,� the�airport�was�built�and�planned�for�aggressive�growth�and� increased�aircraft�operations� in� the� immediate�future.�

The� winner� of� the� United� States� Department� of�Commerce’s�“Excellence�for�Innovation�in�Economic�Development”� award,� the� airport� is� the� center� of�a� 10,000� acre� pod� system� designed� to� enhance�commerce� and� industry.� Additionally,� the� Nature�Conservancy,� a� prominent� national� organization�focused� on� conserving� the� environment� and� self-

sustainable�development�has�endorsed�the�airport’s�600-acre�design.�The�eco-friendly�foresight�that�was�adopted� during� the� planning� phases� will� ensure�the� airport’s� place� on� a� very� short� list� of� “Green�Airports”.

The� Airport� will� main-tain� a� focus� on� support-ing�positive�relationships�with�its�neighbors�in�sur-rounding� areas,� and� air-port� users� will� find� that�the� facilities� and� lack� of�congestion� will� provide�a� positive� flying� experi-

ence.�The�ultimate�goal�of�the�airport�is�to�provide�long-term�profit�generation�that�can�self-sustain�the�airport�for�independent�development.�

Safety�is�the�standard�for�the�design�of�the�airport,�and�proactive�pilots�aircraft�owners,�and�passengers�will� appreciate� the� ease� of� usage� and� accessibility�that� it� provides� for� both� VFR� and� IFR� flights.� The�airport� consists� of� a� single,� 5,500’� x� 100’� runway�(13-31)� capable� of� handling� most� business� aircraft�in�service�today.

The� centerpiece� of� the� Airport� will� be� its� state� of�the� art� terminal�building� and�Fixed�Base�Operator�(FBO).�Located�adjacent�to�the�extensive�main�ramp�area,� the� FBO� and� fueling� facilities� are� capable�

of�handling� several�large� business� jets�simultaneously.�The�FBO� is� scheduled�to� open� Fall� 2009�and� will� feature� all�the� amenities� any�professional� pilot�has�come�to�expect,�including� internet�

and�electronic�weather�access,�meeting�areas,�pilot�rest� areas,� and� sufficient� parking� for� both� vehicles�and�aircraft�of�all�sizes.

Hanger�space�will�be�plentiful,�with�a�planned�mix�of�corporate�style�and�box�hangers�available.�Clever�eco-planning� has� allowed� for� several� areas� of� the�airport� property� to� be�expanded�for�the�antici-pated� growth� in� years�to�come.

This�is�an�exciting�time�for� Paulding� County,�and� what� Georgia’s�newest�airport�will�mean�for�the�county’s�econom-ics;�industrial�and�corporate�growth�is�now�limitless.�Paulding�truly�is�a�great�place�to�be!�

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ABOUT THE COVER -COnTinUEdWe� also,� want� to� thank�the� rest� of� our� ‘cast’;� the�kids� from� Colonial� Hills�Christian�School�in�Lithia�Springs.� Thank� you� to�Mr.� Hicks� at� Colonial�Hills� for�excusing� their�absence.� They� all� did�such� a� fantas- t ic�job� and� we�

appreciate� their�patience� so� much.�Although� if� you� offer�teenagers� a� day� out�of� school� and� a� free�meal� from� Chick-fil-A,�they�would�prob-ably� be� willing� to�do� anything!� We�would�also�like�to�

thank�their�parents,�for�giv-ing� us� permission� to� take� them� all� the�way� to� Cartersville� on� top� of� missing� a�day�of�school.

Our� shepherds� are� tenth� graders,� Anthony�Parrish�and�Michael�Jones.�By�the�time�we�were�done,� both� boys� had� become� quite� the� herd-ers.� ‘Joseph’� is�senior,�Austin�Williams,�who�had�a� time� keeping� our� donkey� away� from� ‘Baby�Jesus’.� ‘Mary’� is� sixth� grader,� Alyssa� Parrish.� She�really� took� to� her� role� by� keeping� ‘Baby� Jesus’�entertained.�Our�beautiful�Angel,�is�fourth�grader,�

Anna�Margaret�Williams,�who�kept�a�prayer-ful� watch� over� all� of� us.� Finally,� we� have�our� ‘Wise� Men’.� From� left� to� right� is� tenth�grader,�Jarred�Williams�and�seniors,�Deonte�Adams�and�Charles�McKay.�These�guys�did�such� a� great� job� with� the� camels,� which�were�quite�intimidating�to�them.

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AROUND OUR TOWN - FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE


1. EagleBank Bowl, December 20, 2008 at 11am, ESPN, Washington, DC at RFK Stadium, NAVY vs. ACC

2. New Mexico Bowl, December 20, 2008 at 2:30pm, ESPN, Albuquerque, NM at University Stadium, Mountain West vs. WAC

3. St. Petersburg Bowl, December 20, 2008 at 6:30pm, ESPN2, St. Petersburg, FL at Tropicana Field, Big East vs. C-USA

4. Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl, December 20, 2008 at 8:00pm, ESPN, Las Vegas, NV at Sam Boyd Stadium, Mountain West vs. Pac-10

5. R + L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, December 21, 2008 at 8:00pm, ESPN, New Orleans, LA at Louisiana Superdome, Sun Belt vs. C-USA

6. San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, December 23, 2008 at 8:00pm, ESPN, San Diego, CA at Qualcomm Stadium, Mountain West vs. Pac-10

7. Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, December 24, 2008 at 8:00pm, ESPN, Honolulu, HI at Aloha Stadium, WAC vs. Pac-10

8. Motor City Bowl, December 26, 2008 at 7:30pm, ESPN, Detroit, MI at Ford Field, MAC vs. Big Ten

ith�all�the�Holiday�shopping�that�will�be�going�on�between�now�and�Christmas,�there�are�many�other�VERY�IMPORTANT�annual�activities�that�many�men�and�women,�look�forward�to�at�the�end�of�the�year!��BOWL�GAMES!!!��Our�Town�has�put�together�a�list�of�all�the�Bowl�Games�that�will�be�played�for�the�month�of�December�and�New�Year’s�Day,�and�yes,�there�are�a�whopping�34�games!�Although,�most�of�the�teams�are�unknown�at�this�time,�

you�can�still�get�a�good�idea�of�what�you�want�to�watch�and�when.�(*Hey�guys�with�Christmas�coming,�now�is�a�good�time�to�ask�for�that�BIG�SCREEN�TV!)

9. Meineke Car Care Bowl, December 27, 2008 at 1:00pm, ESPN. Charlotte, NC at Bank of America Stadium, Big East vs. ACC

10. Champs Sports Bowl, December 27, 2008 at 4:30pm, ESPN, Orlando, FL at Florida Citrus Bowl, ACC vs. Big Ten

11. Emerald Bowl, December 27, 2008 at 8:00pm, ESPN, San Francisco, CA at AT&T Park, Pac-10 vs. ACC

12. Independence Bowl, December 28, 2008, 8:00pm, ESPN, Shreveport, LA at Independence Stadium, SEC vs. Big XII

13. Papajohns.com Bowl, December 29, 2008, 3:00pm, ESPN2, Birmingham, AL at Legion Field, Big East vs. SEC

14. Valero Alamo Bowl, December 29, 2008, 8:00pm, ESPN, San Antonio, TX at Alamodome, Big Ten vs. Big XII

15. Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl, December 30, 2008, 4:30pm, ESPN2, Boise, ID at Bronco Stadium, ACC vs. WAC

16. Pacific Life Holiday Bowl, December 30, 2008, 8:00pm, ESPN, San Diego, CA at Qualcomm Stadium, Pac-10 vs. Big XII

17. Texas Bowl, December 30, 2008, 8:00pm, NFL Network, Houston, TX at Reliant Stadium, Big XII vs. C-USA

18. Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl,

December 31, 2008, 12:00pm, ESPN, Fort Worth, TX at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Mountain West vs. C-USA

19. Brut Sun Bowl, December 31, 2008, 2:00pm, CBS, El Paso, TX at Sun Bowl, Pac-10 vs. Big XII or Big East/Notre Dame

20. Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl, December 31, 2008, 3:30pm, ESPN, Nashville, TN at LP Field, ACC vs. SEC

21. Insight Bowl, December 31, 2008, 6:00pm, NFL Network, Tempe, AZ at Sun Devil Stadium, Big XII vs. Big Ten

22. Chick-fil-A Bowl, December 31, 2008, 7:30pm, ESPN, Atlanta, GA at Georgia Dome, ACC vs. SEC

23. Outback Bowl, January 1, 2009, 11:00am, ESPN, Tampa, FL at Raymond James Stadium, Big Ten vs. SEC

24. Konica Minolta Gator Bowl, January 1, 2009, 1:00pm, CBS, Jacksonville, FL at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, ACC vs. Big East, Notre Dame or Big XII

25. Capital One Bowl, January 1, 2009, 1:00pm, ABC, Orlando, FL at Florida Citrus Bowl, SEC vs. Big Ten

26. Rose Bowl presented by Citi, January 1, 2009, 5:00pm, ABC, Pasadena, CA at Rose Bowl, BCS vs. BCS

27. FedEx Orange Bowl, January 1, 2009, 8:00pm, FOX, Miami, FL at Dolphin Stadium, BCS vs. BCS

28. AT&T Cotton Bowl, January 2, 2009, 1:00pm, FOX, Dallas, TX at Cotton Bowl, Big XII vs. SEC

29. AutoZone Liberty Bowl, January 2, 2009, 5:00pm, ESPN, Memphis, TN at Liberty Bowl, C-USA vs. SEC

30. AllState Sugar Bowl, January 2, 2009, 8:00pm, FOX, New Orleans, LA at Louisiana Superdome, BCS vs. BCS

31. International Bowl, January 3, 2009, 12:00pm, ESPN, Toronto, Canada at Rogers Centre, Big East vs. MAC

32. Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, January 5, 2009, 8:20pm, FOX, Glendale, AZ at University of Phoenix Stadium, BCS vs. BCS

33. GMAC Bowl, January 6, 2009, 8:00pm, ESPN, Mobile, AL at Ladd Peebles Stadium, C-USA vs. MC/WAC

34. FedEx BCS National Championship Game, January 8, 2009, 8:00pm, FOX, Miami, FL at Dolphin Stadium, BCS #1 vs. BCS #2

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PETS OF THE MONTHThis is our little girl Hannah.

She is 2 years old. She is the sweetest litte girl and

is spoiled rotten. This picture was taken on the boat at the lake. She gets to travel alot!

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MEME is our choco-late dabble mini

daschund.She is only 3.This is her favorite thing to do(PLAY BALL!)

We love her lots!!!!

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Brutus is our 12 year old Staffordshire Bull Ter-

rier. Brutus enjoys chasing squirrels and chipmunks. He loves to lay around with his family and ham it up for treats! Brutus especially

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ne� of� the� harshest� facts� about� the� winter�months�is�that�many�factors�combine�to�make�it�hard� for�birds� to� find� food.�First,� there� is�

just�less�of�it.�Plants�that�many�birds�might�feed�on,�such�as�berries,�stop�producing�in�many�areas,�and�those�birds�that�like�to�feed�on�the�insect�population�will�find�that�it�has�pretty�much�disappeared,�either�dying�out�or�hibernating�during�the�cold�months.�So�finding�a�good�source�of�food�is�a�challenge.

The� other� thing� to� keep� in� mind� is� that� because�birds�are�warm�blooded,�and�wintertime�is�so�much�colder,� they� need� a� very� high� source� of� energy� to�keep�warm�enough�to�survive.�Much�of�the�bird�seed�available�these�days�doesn’t�really�provide�much�in�the�way�of�calories�or�energy.�That’s�why�suet�feed-ers�are�a�favorite�for�winter�time�bird�feeders.

Suet�is�raw�beef�fat,�typically�taken�from�around�the�kidneys�and�loins.�Because�of�its�high�fat�content�it�is�very�high�in�energy.�Suet�is�one�of�the�best�foods�to�attract�nuthatches,�woodpeckers,�wrens,�titmice,�chickadees,�thrashers,�cardinals,�bluebirds�and�many�other�types�of�birds.�And,�as�usual�with�bird�feeders,�it� can� attract� some� less� desirable� wildlife� like� star-lings�and�squirrels.�So,� if� these�are�a�problem,�you�may�want�to�use�a�suet�feeder�with�a�cage,�and�for�

O starlings� try� a� feeder� covered� on� all� sides� but� the�bottom,� which� will� feed� many� other� birds� but� dis-courage�starlings.

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need� for� water.� Obviously,� with� freezing� tempera-tures,� the� availability� of� water� outdoors� will� drop,�and�a�typical�bird�bath�will�freeze�over�fairly�quickly�

since� they� are� designed� to�be� shallow.� There� are� many�heated�bird�baths,�but�prob-ably� the�easiest�way� to� solve�this�problem�is�to�add�a�bird�bath� heater� to� your� existing�bath.�Make�sure�that�the�bird�bath�is�made�from�a�material�that�can�take� the�heat,�some�resins�may�melt.�Also�be�sure�that�the�heater�has�a�thermo-stat� so� it�won’t�overheat� the�water�as�well.

With� a� few� simple� steps� like�this,�you�can�make�sure� that�the� birds� in� your� yard� are�going�to�make�it�through�the�winter.

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