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ADIES�AND�GENTLEMEN!�On�this�month’s�cover�we�bring�you�a�powerful�young�man�of�great�character.�He’s�may�be�small�in�stature,�but�his�opponents�will�tell�you�he�packs�a�BIG�punch!�He’s�undefeated�and�gearing�up�for�his�next�fight;�
At� only� 21� years� old,� D’Angelo,� (also� known� as� “D”)� has� made� quite� a� name� for�himself�as�a�fighter,�but�even�more�so�as�fine�young�man�and�teacher.�He�currently�
teaches�at�Alpha�Fighting,�Cooks� Impact�and�All�Star�Fitness.�He�really�enjoys�teaching�the�kids�classes�of�Brazilian�Jujitsu,�MMA�
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D’Angelo�grew�up�in�the�Paulding/Powder�Springs�area.�He� graduated� from� McEachern� High� School� where�he� participated� in� wrestling,� soccer,� and� cheerlead-ing.� While� at� McEachern,� D� was� the� recipient� of� the�Powder� Springs� Leadership� award� and� the� McEachern�Sportsmanship�Award.�He�lives�in�with�his�mother,�Sara,�his� father� Randy,� and� his� brother� Randolph.� His� sister,�Jamilla,�lives�in�North�Carolina.
D�leads�a�very�athletic�lifestyle�and�a�healthy�one�as�a�veg-etarian.�When�he’s�not�teaching,�he’s�working�out.�For�the�
last�year�and�a�half,�he�has�been�learning�Jujitsu.�He�hasn’t�been� fighting� for� very� long,� and�was�actually� recruited�while�
teaching�a�kids� tumbling�class.�He�hasn’t�lost� a� fight,� and� his�next�match�is�coming�up� on� January� 9th� at�Alpha� Mixed� Martial�Arts� and� Fitness.��(See� the� Calendar�of� Events� for� more�info).
D’Angleo� is� a� self� pro-claimed� funny� man,� who� likes� to� tell�random�jokes,�be�spontaneous,�eat�pea-nut�butter�and�jelly�sandwiches�and�hog�hunt.� We� thoroughly� enjoyed� getting� to�know�D�and�are� looking�forward�to�see-ing�him�“really”�fight�this�time.�
We�would� like�to�thank�Terry�Johnson�of�Alpha�MMA�and�Fitness� for�being� a� spar-ing�partner� for�D’Angelo�so�we�could�get�some�great�action�shots,�but�most�of�all�for�allowing�us�to�photograph�in�the�gym.�
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PAULDING�CHAMBER�OF�COMMERCE�-�GEORGIA�POWER�LUNCHEON�January�7;�Thursday�11am-1pm�–�Paulding�County�Senior�Community�CenterJoin�us�for�our�largest�General�Membership�meeting�of�the�month!�Cost�is�$15�for�members�and�$25�for�non-members.�For�more�information�or�to�make�a�res-ervation,�go�to�the�website�pauldingchamber.org�or�call�770-445-6016.
PAULDING�COUNTY/WEST�COBB�“MOPS”�–�Fortified�Hills�Baptist�ChurchJanuary�8�and�22;�Friday�9:30am�–�11:30amMOTHERS�OF�PRESCHOOLERS�(MOPS)�is�a�place�for�moms�to�come,�just�as�they�are,�to�build�friendships,�receive�mothering�support,�practical�help�and�spiritual�hope.�Meetings�are�the�1st�and�3rd�Friday�of�the�month;�childcare�is�provided.�Annual�membership�cost�$90�(includes�childcare).�The�church�is�located�at�4705�E.� Paulding� Drive,� Dallas.� Visit� fortifiedhills.com� or� email� [email protected] �with�questions.
“BRING�ONE�FOR�THE�CHIPPER”�-�Home�Depot�in�HiramJanuary�9;�Beginning�at�9am�Help� our� community� and� our� environment!� Bring� your� live� Christmas� tree� to�Home�Depot�in�Hiram�for�recycling�into�mulch�or�for�use�in�fish�habitats!�Call�the�store�for�details�770-439-0707.
D’ANGELO�BYNUM�and�FIGHT�NIGHT�-�Alpha�Mixed�Martial�Arts�&�FitnessJanuary�9;�Saturday�7:30pmDon’t miss our COVER man, D’Angelo Bynum, in his next match! This� exciting�night� of� LIVE� Martial� Arts� includes� 10� matches� of� great� competition� including� 4� title�bouts.�This�is�a�family�oriented�event;�no�smoking�and�no�alcohol.�Event�location�is�3736�Atlanta�Hwy/Bus�6,�Hiram.�Gen.�Adm.�$25.00;�Premium�Seating�$35.00;�VIP�Cageside�$40.00.� For� more� information� contact� Shayne� Newton� or� Bill� Slaughter� fanaticprep�[email protected] .
KING�WEEK�–�Various�Locations�throughout�AtlantaJanuary�9-18;�Saturday�to�MondayThe� 2010� King� Holiday� Observance� will� mark� the� 81st� birthday� of� Dr.� Martin� Luther�King,�Jr.,�the�42nd�Annual�King�Center�Program�and�the�25th�anniversary�of�the�National�Holiday�in�Dr.�King’s�honor.�There�are�many�activities�going�on�this�week.�Visit�theking�center.org�and�click�on�“The�King�Holiday”�to�get�full�details.�
ATLANTA�BOAT�SHOW�–�Georgia�World�Congress�CenterJanuary�13-17;�Wednesday�to�SundayThe�‘all�new’�2010�Atlanta�Boat�Show�will�feature�one�of�the�largest�displays�of�fishing�boats,�sport�cruisers,�pontoon�boats,�house�boats,�and� just�about�everything�else�you�could�imagine�that’s�boating�related.�The�Atlanta�Boat�Show�is�a�nice�retreat�from�the�winter�‘blahs’.�Hours:�Wed-Fri�11am-9pm;�Sat�10am-9pm;�and�Sun�10am-6pm.�Tickets�are�$9�for�adults,�$5�for�youth�(13-15)�and�FREE�for�children�under�12.�
JAMES�AND�THE�GIANT�PEACH�–�East�Paulding�High�School�Theatre�DepartmentJanuary�14-16;�Thursday�10am;�Friday�10am�and�7pm;�Saturday�3pmA�magical�peach!�An�imprisoned�boy!�Insect�friends!�An�incredible�journey!�This�amazing�adventure�of�James�Henry�Trotter�will�fulfill�the�fantasy�of�anyone�who�has�ever�dreamed�of�escape.�The�curtain�warmer� for� the� show� is�Uncle�Leroy’s�Magic�Show.�Tickets� are�$5�for�children�and�adults.��You�may�bring�a�two�can�food�bank�donation�and�get�two�admissions�for�the�price�of�one.�For�more�info�visit�ephstheatre.com.
MAXIMIZED�LIVING�MAKEOVER�CHALLENGE�–�West�Ridge�ChurchJanuary�16;�Saturday�9am�–�12pmDon’t� miss� this� wonderful� opportunity� to� help� yourself� and� others!� The� Makeover�Challenge�will�show�you�how�to�lose�20�pounds,�defeat�diabetes,�and�have�a�complete�life�transformation�just�12�weeks.�The�cost�is�$50�and�includes�book�and�materials.�All�proceeds�go�to�ENGAGE�ATLANTA�and�the�community�makeover.�Call�770-439-7765�to�register!
JOHNNY�HUNT�MEN’S�CONFERENCE�–�First�Baptist�Church�of�DallasJanuary�29-30�and�February�5-6;�Attention�Men!�The�First�Baptist�Church�of�Woodstock� is�hosting�a�Men’s�conference.�Each�conference�begins�Friday�evening�and�concludes�on�Saturday�around�noon.�There�are�three�large�worship�rallies�and�several�breakout�sessions.�Cost�is�$55�each.�Contact�The�First�Baptist�Church�of�Dallas� for�more� information,�conference� times�and� if�you�would�like�to�go.�770-445-8897
PAULDING�COUNTY�BASKETBALL�NIGHT�–�Kennesaw�State�UniversityJanuary�30;�Saturday�7:30pmCome�watch�the�KSU�Owls�vs.�Florida�Gulf�Coast�University.�The�game�will�be�held�in�the�KSU�Convocation�Center�on�1000�Chastain�Road�in�Kennesaw.�Tickets�prices:�Youth�under�12� -�$8;� Individual�Tickets� -�$10;�25�or�more�Tickets�-�$8�per� ticket;�More� than�100�tickets�-�Call�for�pricing!
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The James Gregory Show,“The Funniest Man in America”
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Dinner at 7pm, Show at 8pm (dessert after performance)
Dinner & a Show tickets are $25 each (includes dinner, show and dessert)
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Feb. 13th
premier�horticultural�event.�The�show�features�more�than�three�acres�of�landscape�and�floral�exhibitions,�garden-related�merchandise,�photography,�local�and�nationally�known�speakers,�and�more.�Flower�Show�hours�are�Thursday�–�Saturday�10am-8pm.�Discounts�for�students,�seniors�and�advance�ticket�purchases.�Visit�sehort.org�for�more�info.
WOLFPACK�WINTER�BASEBALL�CAMP�-�North�Paulding�High�SchoolFebruary�15-18;�Monday�through�Thursday�1pm-5pmThe�North�Paulding�Wolfpack�Baseball�Diamond�Club,�players�and�coaches�would�like�to�invite�you�to�the�2nd�Annual�Wolfpack�Winter�Baseball�Camp.�The�camp�is�open�to�rising�1st�through�8th�graders.�Cost:�$100�per�Player;�$125�after�January�31,�2010.�Register�and�pay�now�to�reserve�your�spot!
FAMILY�ALLIANCE�OF�PAULDING�4th�Annual�Dinner�Dance�and�AuctionFebruary�27;�Saturday�6:30pm-11:30pmThe� theme�of� this�year’s�event� is� the�beautiful�city�of�Rio�De�Janeiro.�Come�enjoy�an�enchanting�evening�with�that�special�someone�at�the�beautiful�Che’ne�Rouge.�Dinner,�dancing,�samba�lessons,�raffles,�and�entertainment.�This�event�should�be�the�most�talked�about�of�the�year.�$50.00�per�person;�Business�sponsorships�available.�For�more�infor-mation�contact�Linda�at�[email protected] .
2009�–�2010�CONCERT�MIDSEASON�AUDITIONS�From�now�to�Mid-January�–�West�Atlanta/Douglas�Choral�SocietyThe�West�Atlanta�Douglas�Choral�Society�is�holding�midseason�auditions�for�the�upcom-ing�Easter�Concert� in�March.�WADCS�will�perform�with�special�guest�soloist,�Ms.�Amy�Little� with� the� Atlanta� Opera� and� the� Georgia� Regional� Girls� Choir.� The� first� official�rehearsal�will�be�Tuesday,�January�5,�2010�from�7pm�to�9:30pm�at�the�Douglas�County�High�School�Rehearsal�Hall.�If�you�would�like�more�information�contact,�Jane�Freeman,�Secretary�at�770-846-2269,�Waverly�Rainey,�Artistic�Director�and�Conductor�at�770-920-1662,�or�visit�wadcs.org.
ANGEL�FOOD�MINISTRIES�–�Give�the�Gift�of�Food�all�YearOngoing�every�monthNorthwest� Christian� Church� is� a� host� site� for� residents� of� Paulding� and� surrounding�counties.�New� food�menus�each�month.�Regular�unit�of� food�costs�$30,�est.� value�of�$60.�Monthly�specials!�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� angelfoodministries.com.� For� location� and� more� info,� call� Helping� Hands� at� 678-261-8536�or�contact�the�church�at�770-425-2525.�The�church�is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.
ARTIST�GUILD�OF�NW�GEORGIAOngoing;�2nd�Monday�of�the�month;�7pmAttention�all�artists,�sculptures�and�photographers!�The�Guild�offers�monthly�programs�on�a�variety�of�artistic�subjects,�and�several�competitions.�Meetings�are�at�122�Main�Street�in�downtown�Dallas.�For�more�info,�visit�georgiaart.net�or�call�Lynne�at�770-445-4338.
GRIEFSHARE�GROUP�-�Northwest�Christian�ChurchOngoing;�Monday�nights�7pm�–�9pmIf�you’ve�lost�someone�close�to�you,�or�know�someone�who�has,�consider�joining�the�weekly� Griefshare� seminar/support� group� at� Northwest� Christian� Church.� They� meet�in�the�“Nest”/Youth�House.�“We�know�you�hurt,�and�we�want� to�help”.�The�church� is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�email�the�church�office�at�nwccoffice�@nwcc.net�or�call�770-425-2525.
PAULDING�45�&�OVER�SINGLES�CLUB�ACTIVITIESOngoing;�2nd�Tuesday�of�the�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�meetings�are�held�at�Ryan’s.�Also,�join�them�for�their�After�Hours�Social�and�Trivia�Night�at�Jalapeno�Joe’s,�call� for�date�and�time.�For�more� information�and�to�verify�dates�please�call�Andree�at�770-505-3237.
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�www.georgiascreenwriters.com.�
WEST�COBB�MOTHER’S�&�MORE�–�West�Cobb�ChapterOngoing;�3rd�Thursday�of�the�month�7:30pmNeed�some�adult�conversation?�Join�the�W.�Cobb�Chapter�of�Mother’s�and�More!�From�playgroups�to�book�clubs,�you’ll�find�ways�to�balance�work�and�family,�adjust�to�mother-hood,�and�make�life�more�fun!�The�Chapter�meets�the�third�Thursdays�of�the�month�at�7:30�pm�at�West�Cobb�Chiropractic,�5041�Dallas�Highway,�Suite�500,�Marietta.�For�more�details,�email�us�at�westcobbmothersandmore�@�yahoo.com.�
WRITERS�GROUP�–�“WRITERS�OF�LIKE�MIND”Ongoing;�2nd�and�4th�Wednesday�of�the�month;�6pm�–�7:30pmAttention�writers!�A�writers�group�meets�at�Vito’s�Café�located�at�10175�Dallas�Acworth�Highway,�(Rt.�92)�in�Dallas.�For�more�info,�email�muse�@lightband.com.
WRITERS�GROUP�-�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�visit,�http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PauldingCountyGA_Writers/or� call�Dana�Freeman,�678-662-1948.
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ecorating�a�small�room�is�one�of�the�biggest�challenges�many�families�have�in�their�homes�today.�Making�a�small�room�work�for�your�loved�ones�can�be�frustrating�and�confusing.�Here�are�some�great�low�budget�
ways�to�simply�transform�your�small�rooms�no�matter�what�your�budget!�
1.�First�of�all,�determine�if�making�your�room�look�larger�is�really�the�way�to�go.�After�all,�what’s�so�great�about�large�rooms?�Maybe�you�want�your�living�room� to�be�comforting,� and� to�wrap�people�with�warmth�when� they�enter.�
Or�your�bath�to�be�charming,�filled�with�personality�everywhere�you�look!�So�don’t�be�so�quick�to�assume�bigger�is�always�better...you�might�just�be�creating�a�problem�where�there�is�none!��
2.�Make�the�most�of�a�small�room�you�wish�to�make�cozy�by�using�warm�rich�colors.�Drape�the�windows�with�fabric,�and�add�throw�blankets�and�pillows�to�cozy�up�with.�You�can�buy�inexpensive�muslin�and�twist�and�swag�it�over�a�curtain�rod�for�a�casual�but�stunning�frame�to�your�windows.�Buy�flat�sheets�and�sew�up�pillow�covers,�and�make�throws�from�fleece� fabric� from�the�craft�store.�Make�your�room�cozy�deliber-ately,�and�its�special�style�will�show�through,�not�the�size�of�the�room.�
3.� Reduce� the�clutter� in� a� small�room!� This� is� the�#1� problem� with-in� small� spaces,�and� also� the� fast-est� to� fix.� Take� a�box� and� remove�all�clutter�from�the�room.� Move� out�accessories,� pil-lows,� everything!�Now� bring� things�back�one�at�a�time,�and�stop�when�it’s�perfect.� The� key�here�is�restraint!�
4.� Use� large� scale� items� in� a� small� room.� Now,� traditional� rules� about� scale� in� a�room�would� lead�you� to�believe�a�small� room�needs�small� scale� furniture,�but� the�opposite� is� true.�Using� just� a� few� larger� scale�pieces� reduces� clutter� and�gives� the�eye�a�smoother�trip�across�the�room.�The�same�goes�for�artwork!�If�you�are�trying�to�make�a�room�look�larger,�go�for�one�large�print�on�the�wall,�or�hang�a�decorative�rug,�instead�of�small�collections.�
5. A�simple�tip�to�make�rooms�look�larger?�Keep�your�windows�and�slick�surfaces�sparkling� clean!� Believe� it� or� not,� the� reflection� of� clean� will� make� a� room� look�brighter,�fresher�and�larger.�Try�it!�
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7.�Finally,�remember�to�use�as�many�double�duty�items�in�the�room�as�possible�to�reduce�clutter.�A� chest�of�drawers� can�hold�a� tv,� and� store�all� your�magazines�and�games,�a�futon�sofa�can�double�as�a�guest�room,�and�a�pine�chest�makes�a�great�coffee�table,�while�storing�extra�linens!�Remember,� it’s�not� the� size�of� the� room,� it’s� the� size�of� the�heart�who�creates� the�room.�Let�yours�show�through�with�personality�and�creativity,�not�cash!
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As� people� live� longer� with� chronic� illnesses,�and� as� life-prolonging� interventions� become�routine,�death�frequently�involves�a�decision�to�forgo�or�limit�care.�Family�members�may�have�different� opinions� about� specific� end� of� life�decisions.� The� time� to� make� decisions� about�end� of� life� care� preferences� known� is� before�illness� occurs.� This� helps� prevent� future� con-flict�or�crisis�decision-making.�It�is�critical�that�families� understand� and� support� an� advance�directive�when�it�has�been�written;�and�respect�and�abide�by�the�person’s�wishes.�
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other�bills3.� You�have�been�denied�credit4.� You�use�cash�advances�from�your�credit�cards�to�pay�other�bills�such�as�
heat�and�hydro5.� You�are�sometimes�late�with�your�bill�payments6.� You� keep� making� purchases� with� your� credit� card� adding� to� the� bal-
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Does�one�or�all�of�these�statements�sound�familiar?�Even�if�only�one�of�those�state-ments�is�correct�you�might�be�in�some�sort�of�financial�trouble�and�should�probably�learn�how�to�manage�money�once�again.�The�good�part�is�you�are�able�to�fix�it.�The�bad�part�is�you�must�begin�taking�control�of�your�finances�right�now.�The�more�you�wait,� the�worse�the�problem�will�get.�Finances�are�one�thing�that�cannot�be�swept�under�the�rug�and�forgotten�about.
STEP 1:�Now�is�the�time�to�make�a�check�list�and�go�through�it.�Sift�through�these�ten�items�and�find�out�what�ones�correspond�with�you.
STEP 2:� Discover� a� way� to� correct� those� problems.� You� have� no� savings?� Start�building�an�emergency�fund.�Deposit�$25�a�week�or�any�amount�that�is�possible�to�increase�that�balance�to�$1,000.�Do�you�keep�buying�things�and�increasing�your�credit�card�balance?�Start�buying�things�with�cash�and�start�making�larger�payments�to�your�credit�card.�The�list�is�important�to�take�care�of�and�you�have�to�fix�those�problems.
STEP 3:�Create�some�goals�and�begin�to�make�them�into�reality.�Tomorrow�isn’t�the�best�time�to�start�making�goals.�Start� today�-�better�yet,�create�them�right�now.�Don’t�set�your�goals�too�high;�create�financial�goals�that�you�are�able�to�achieve�like�cutting�your�water�bill�by� five�or� ten�percent�or�save�some�money�by�cutting�back�on�entertainment.�Small�steps�are�instrumental�to�goal�setting�and�learning�how�to�manage�money.
Being�lured�into�a�false�sense�of�financial�security�isn’t�hard�to�do�if�you�don’t�know�the�warning�signs�of� serious� financial�problems.� If�you�have�gone� through� this� list�and�discovered�any�matches�it�may�be�time�to�start�fixing�those�problems�before�your�security�turns�into�a�huge�issue.�Knowing�how�to�manage�money�can�be�simple�and�anyone�can�do�it.
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any� people� have� differ-ent�opinions�about�the�relationship�between�
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Whether�you�are�a�first�timer�or�a�veteran�at�skiing�and�snowboarding,�you�must�learn�how�to�prepare�physically�and�mentally�before�subjecting�yourself�to�the�unforget-table�adrenaline�rush�that�these�two�sports�offer.�And�that�includes�protecting�yourself�against�possible�injuries�that�can�happen�while�you�are�speeding�down�the�slope.�Besides� training� hard� to� improve� performance� level�and�overall�skills,�you�must�completely�comply�with�the�safety�requirements�to�become�a�confident�participant�in�these�two�sports.�As�over�one�hundred�thousand�people�are� unnecessarily� injured� in� skiing� and� skateboarding�every� year,� a� serious� effort� to� prepare� against� injury� in�these�two�sports�is�imperative.
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Take� skiing� and� snowboarding� les-sons.�There�is�no�such�thing�as�a�born�
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sports� for� years� so� that� you� will� improve� your�performance�and�safety�in�skiing�and�snowboarding.�With�regard�to�your�skiing�or�snowboarding�outfit,�wear�clothing� that� is� dependable� against� water� and� wind.�Make�sure�that�your�apparel�has�enough�protective�fea-tures�like�wide�collars�that�can�be�enfolded�to�cover�your�face�against�wind�and�zippers�and�strings�that�enable�you�to�adjust�your�outfit�easily�and�comfortably.�Acquire�the�proper�equipment�for�skiing�and�for�snow-boarding.�If�you�own�the�equipment,�like�skis�and�snow-boards,�have�them�custom-fitted�to�your�preferences.� If�you�are� renting� them,�be� sure� to� choose� the�ones� that�you�will�most�likely�be�comfortable�in.�Having�the�right�equipment� will� drastically� improve� your� performance�
and�lessen�the�chances�of�accidents.�Also,�the�temperature�in�the�snowy�caps�rapidly�changes.�Sometimes� the� coldness� in� the� slopes� can� be� unbear-able� and� you� may� find� yourself� losing� much� needed�heat�which�could�lead�to�other�complication�like�loss�of�consciousness�and�tiredness.�To�prevent�this�wear�head�covering�like�helmet�or�headbands�and�gloves.�The�snowy�slopes�in�which�you�slide�down�your�skis�and�snowboards�have�very�low�temperatures.�Dress�up�in�lay-ers�of�clothing�to�keep�the�chill�out.�But�also�make�sure�that�the�fabric�you�are�wearing�on�the�inside�is�comfort-able�on�your�skin�and�absorbent�of�the�sweat�that�is�sure�to�come�out�of�you�because�of�the�excitement�skiing�or�snowboarding�offers.�Do�not�forget�to�wear�eye�protection�devices�like�goggles�and� sunglasses.� Without� eye� protection,� you� are� most�likely�to�close�your�eyes�due�to�cold�winds�as�you�speed�down�on�your�ski�or�snowboard.�Sliding�in�closed�eyes,�you� will� certainly� bump� on� anything� and� could� even�wake�up�in�the�infirmary�the�next�day.�Get�enough�sleep�the�night�before�the�big�day.�You�need�to�be�alert�and�sportive�on�the�skiing�or�snowboarding�slopes.�A� tired�mind�and�body�can�cause�accidents�and�injuries.
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is�the�season�for�New�Year’s�Resolutions!��We’re�all�familiar�with�them.�Those�aspirations�we�have�to�do�better�or�do�more.�Many�times�they�revolve�around�healthy�living.�You�know,�that�short-lived�inspiration,�
the�promises�we�make�to�ourselves�to�“eat�healthy,”�“exercise�more,”�or�“lose�weight.”�Unfortunately,�those�goals�are�often�abandoned�before�we’ve�even�begun�to�work�towards�them.�So,�why�is�it�that�New�Year’s�resolutions�like�these�seem�doomed�to�fail?�
Well,� it�may�have� something� to�do�with� the� type�of� resolutions�we�make� and�even�the� time� of� year� in� which� we� make� them.� One� of� the� problems� with� healthy� New�Year’s�resolutions�is�that�often,�the�specifics�are�left�out.�We�set�general�goals�like�“eat�healthy”�or�“lose�weight”�without�creating�an�action�plan�designed�to�map�out�how�to�achieve�those�goals.�Not�to�mention,�New�Year’s�comes�as�we�are�approaching�the�coldest�time�of�year!�The�cool�temperatures�make�it�difficult�to�want�to�head�outside�for�a�jog�or�go�on�a�bike�ride�with�a�friend.��
So,�what�can�you�do�this�year�to�give�your�healthy�New�Year’s�Resolutions�a�fighting�chance�at� survival?� �Here�are�a� few� ideas� to�help�you�maintain� that� inspiration�and�ultimately�reach�your�health�goals.
The first and most important step is to be specific in setting New Year’s Resolutions. Don’t�simply�resolve�to�“exercise�more.”�Plan�to�exercise�at�least�3�times�a�week.�Try�something�new� like�walking� to�your� favorite� coffee� shop�or� taking� the� stairs� rather�than�the�elevator.�By�setting�small�goals�for�increasing�exercise,�you’re�more�likely�to�reach�them�and�enjoy�the�satisfaction�of�staying�true�to�that�resolution.
Similarly,�rather�than�aspiring�to�“eat�healthy,”�make�a�specific�resolution�to�eat�the�rec-ommended�6�servings�of�fruits�and�vegetables�a�day.�If�6�servings�seems�too�ambitious,�set�a�more�modest�goal�to�start�and�make�small�changes�in�your�diet.�Try�substituting�a�side-salad�for�french�fries,�or�have�apple�slices�or�celery�for�a�mid-afternoon�snack.�By�making�real�and�attainable�goals�to�increase�your�exercise�and�improve�your�diet,�you�will�certainly�improve�your�health�and�be�on�your�way�to�weight�loss.
Also, it is important that you don’t let the cold weather keep you from exercising.�Winter�weather�can�frustrate�even�the�most�motivated�exercisers�and�can�all�too�easily�discourage�those�that�are�trying�to�kick-start�a�new�fitness�plan.�However,�maintain-ing�your�exercise�routine�in�the�winter�months�is�just�as�important�as�it�is�during�any�other�time�of�year.
If�you’re�not�afraid�to�step�out�into�the�cold�to�work�on�your�healthy�New�Year’s�reso-lutions,�make�sure�you�warm�up�first.�Low�temperatures�can�make�your�muscles�tight,�so�a�proper�warm-up�of�stretching�is�key�to�preventing�injuries.�Also,�make�sure�you�wear�lots�of�layers�to�insulate�your�body�from�the�cold.�Another�important�reminder�is�to�stay�hydrated.�Though�you�may�not�feel�as�thirsty�as�you�do�during�a�hot�sum-mer�work-out,�it�is�just�as�critical�in�the�winter�that�you�get�enough�water�during�your�exercise�routine.
If� the� temperatures�outside�are� too�much� for�you�to�bear,�don’t�give�up!�There�are�plenty� of� ways� for� you� to� meet� your� fitness� goals� while� indoors.� Try� walking� at� an�indoor�location,�such�as�a�mall�or�spend�20�minutes�walking�up�and�down�the�stairs�in�your�home�or�on�a�break�at� your�office.�You�can�also� join�a�health�club� to�have�access� to� indoor� exercise� equipment,� or� create� a� home� gym.� Work-out� equipment�doesn’t�have�to�be�expensive.�Try�hitting�sports�stores�after�Christmas�for�sales.�With�just�$50.00�you�can�easily�set�up�a�great�work-out�routine�with�a�set�of�dumbbells,�an�exercise�ball�and�a�jump�rope.�You�can�also�swim�laps�at�an�indoor�pool�or�simply�visit�your�local�library�to�rent�exercise�videos�to�follow�at�home.��
So�this�year,�as�you�start�thinking�about�your�New�Year’s�Resolutions,�think�in�terms�of�specific,�attainable�goals�and�create�a�detailed�action�plan.�Make�sure�you’re�well�pre-pared�for�physical�activity�when�outdoors,�or�plan�to�do�indoor�exercises�which�can�be�just�as�effective.�With�a�strategy�like�this,�you’re�sure�to�find�better�success�in�keeping�your�2010�New�Year’s�Resolutions�and�meeting�all�you�healthy�goals.
Good Luck and Happy New Year!
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tween� is� a� preteen� in� the� life� stage�between� childhood� and� adolescence.�The�physical�signs�of�puberty�are�barely�
beginning� but� the� child’s� perspective� is� already�changing.�It�is�a�fact�of�life�that�children�grow�up.�The� process� varies� with� each� child� but� the� par-ent-child�relationship�is�always�affected.�Guiding�your�child�safely�through�the�tween�stage�can�be�emotionally�challenging�but�the�reward�is�great,�a�well�adjusted�adult.��
Young� children� tend� to�adopt� parental� values.�During� their� tween� years,�peers� and� celebrities� begin�to� have� a� bigger� influence�upon� them.� Tweens� crave�acceptance� by� others.� In� an�effort� to� fit� in,� they� may�dress�like�their�friends,�wear�their� hair� like� their� friends�and� enjoy� the� same� activi-ties� as� their� friends.� They�are�self-conscious�and�easily�embarrassed� by� what� their�parents�say�or�do.�This�process�is�necessary�for�them�to�figure�out�who�they�are�and�what�is�really�important�to�them.�Unfortunately,�this�stage�of�life�can�be�awkward.�It�is�a�particularly�painful�time�for�children�who�are�differ-ent.�They�may�feel�left�out�or�be�targeted�by�bullies.��
A Parents�need�to�be�aware�of�the�pressures�placed�upon�their�children�by�society�and�school�mates.�The�best�way�to�stay�in�the�loop�is�by�continued�involvement�in�their�child’s�life.�Sharing�meal�time�and�other�family�activities�becomes� challenging� with� the� increasing� demands� of�sports�teams,�school�work�and�social�activities.�However,�it�is�more�important�than�ever�to�be�a�presence�in�their�child’s�life.�Volunteering�at�the�school,�attending�school�functions,�coaching�sports�teams�and�chaperoning�social�activities� are� good� ways� to� get� to� know� peer� groups.�Parents� need� to� make� time� to� hang� out� with� their�
children.�Parent�child�discussions�about� feelings� and� life� experi-ences�can�help�to�build�resilience�and� booster� self-esteem.� Parents�need�to�reassure�their�tween�that�they� are� loved� unconditionally�just�the�way�they�are.��
There�are�some�important�topics�that�parents�must�be�comfortable�discussing�with�their�tweens�such�as� puberty,� sex,� alcohol,� drugs,�smoking,� huffing,� bullying,� eat-ing� disorders,� internet� pornog-
raphy�and�child�predators.�Most�preadolescence�will�be�exposed�to�these�issues�eventually�and�they�need�a�clear�understanding�of�their�dangers.�As�always,�parents�need�to� practice� what� they� preach.� Dealing� with� their� own�bad� habits� may� be� difficult� but� parents� need� to� model�
the� behaviors� they� expect� their� children� to� imitate.�Some�of�those�behaviors�include�eating�healthy,�exercis-ing�regularly,�being�kind�to�others,�communicating�in�a�respectful�manner,�drinking�responsibly,�being�a�courte-ous�driver�and�coping�with�life’s�responsibilities�without�complaint.�
As� tweens� begin� to� exert� more� independence,� parents�may�need�to�adjust�to�this�natural�change.�Parents�should�pick�their�battles�if�they�want�a�more�harmonious�transi-tion� into� adolescence.� It� is� OK� to� respect� their� child’s�privacy�to�some�extent�but�safety�warrants�parental�con-trols�and�supervision�of�internet�access,�cell�phone�usage�and�details�about�social�activities.�It�is�important�to�know�your�child’s�friends�and�the�friends’�parents.�There�need�to�be� appropriate� rules� about� curfew,� internet�use� and�relationships�with�the�opposite�sex.��
Well� child� check-ups� usually� change� for� preadolescent�patients.� Medical� professionals� recommend� the� parent�leave� the� room� during� the� physical� examination.� This�protects�the�child’s�modesty�and�encourages�the�child’s�ownership� into� his� or� her� own� health.� It� also� gives� an�opportunity� to� review� the� health� dangers� they� may�encounter� as� a� teenager.� A� trusted� doctor-patient� rela-tionship�will�be�important�during�the�coming�years.
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very� 15� seconds,� a� Poison� Control� Center� somewhere� in� the� United�States�gets�a�call.�More�than�half�of�these�calls�are�from�an�adult�tending�to�a�child�who�has� swallowed�a�potentially�poisonous�substance.�The�
New� Year� is� the� best� time� of� year� to� conduct� a� thorough� safety� inspection�of�potential,�poisonous�hazards� to� children� in� your�home.�There�are�many�different�types�of�poisonous�materials� found�in�your�home;�some�are�more�common�than�others.�Most�people�think�of�cleaning�products�as�hazardous�but�there�are�some�hidden�hazards�that�can�be�deadly.�
Young� children� explore� the� world� by� putting� things� in� their� mouth.� That’s�one�reason�more�than�1�million�children�under�6�years�old�are�victims�of�accidental�poisoning�each�year.�You�can�help�keep�your�child�safe�by�identifying�and�locking�up�toxic�materials�and�knowing�what�to�do�if�he�touches,�inhales,�or�swallows�something�poisonous.
Hazardous�materials�are�not�always�obvious�and�poisonous�substances�may�not�be�in�plain�sight.�The�following�are�common�household�hazards:�hand�sanitizer;�cosmet-ics;�personal�care�products�such�as�mouthwash,�nail�products�and�baby�oil;�over�the�counter�and�prescription�drugs;�cleaning�products;�household�plants;�“garage�items”�such�as�paint� thinner,� antifreeze,�windshield�washer� fluid� and�pesticides.�The�best�way� to� protect� your� child� from� ingesting� any� of� these� dangerous� substances� is� to�make�sure�all�are�locked�in�secure�cabinets.�Do�not�rely�on�child�resistant�containers�to�protect�your�children.�In�one�study,�several�2�year�olds�were�left�alone�with�a�“child�resistant”�medicine�bottle�and�most�had�the�top�off�within�30�minutes.�Never�refer�to�medicine�as�candy,�even�if�they�resist�in�taking�their�medication.�Children�learn�by�imitation,�so�take�your�own�medication�when�the�children�are�not�watching.
Mom’s�purse� is�a�common�place� that�children� find�and� ingest�harmful� items.�Take�just�a�moment�and�think�of�what�may�be�lurking�in�your�own�purse.�Hand�sanitizer,�lipstick,�perfume,�lotion�and�pain�reliever�are�among�many�dangers.�Keep�your�purse�out�of� the� child’s� reach�at� all� times� including�at�home,� in� the� car� and� the�grocery�store.
Never�leave�a�poisonous�product�unattended,�even�for�a�moment.�Many�poisonings�occur�when�an�adult�becomes�distracted�by�the�doorbell,�telephone�or�some�other�interruption.�Keep�products� in� their�original� containers�and�put�away� immediately�after�each�use.��
At�the�first�sign�that�your�child�may�have�been�poisoned�call�The�American�Association�of� Poison� Control� Center’s� number,� 1-800-222-1222.� � The� American� Academy� of�Pediatrics�no�longer�recommends�that�you�keep�syrup�of�ipecac�in�case�of�poisoning,�because�it�hasn’t�been�shown�to�be�effective�in�preventing�poison-ing�and�can�potentially�be�misused.��Most�importantly,�if�your�child�is�unconscious,�not�breathing�or�having�seizures,�call�911�immedi-ately.��
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By Carole DeJarnatt
here� is� a� movement�across� the� nation�that�more�and�more�
people� are� starting� to�raise� chickens.� Whether� it� be�the� state� of� the� economy� or�people� just� wanting� to� get�back�to�the�basics--people�are�looking�for�ways�to�be�a�little�more� self-sufficient,� and� hav-ing�eggs�supplied�by�your�own�animals�is�one�of�many�ways.�
Along� with� an� interest� in� raising�chickens,� you� need� to� be� aware�of� the� poultry� equipment� required� to�maintain�your�new�flock.�Some�people�just�jump�right�in�without�a�thought--kind�of�like�I�did�in�the�beginning.�My�husband�brought�home�six�chickens�and�we�scrambled�around� looking� for� temporary�housing�until�we�could�build�something�better�and�provide�something�to�properly�dispense�their�feed�and�water.�If�you�have�a�choice,�first�determine�what�is�needed�to�start�raising�chickens,�and�then�get�your�chickens.
If�I�was�considering�raising�a�few�chickens�in�my�backyard�for�the�first�time,�here�are�the�preferred�chicken�supplies�I�would�have�on�hand:
�.� Chicken�House--when�raising�chickens�the�chicken�needs�a�place�to�call�home.�Whether�it�be�a�chicken�tractor,�a�chicken�coop,�or�a�livestock�barn,�give�the�chickens�a�place�to�get�out�of�the�rain,�lay�an�egg,�and�roost�at�night.�Baby�chickens�require�an�area�with�a�heat�source�for�a�short�time�so�the�housing�requirements�will�be�different.
2.� Poultry�Equipment--this� includes�the�poultry� feeder�and�waterer,�and�nesting�boxes.�The�type�of�poultry�equipment�you�purchase�depends�on� the� age� of� the� chicken.� Unless� you� buy� a� pre-fab� chicken� house,�most�do�not�come�with�nesting�boxes�so�you�will�need�to�supply�the�area�where�you�want�to�gather�the�eggs.
�.� Used� Poultry� Equipment--there� are� many� sources� to� purchase� used�poultry�equipment�and� the� first�place� I�usually� look� is�Craigslist�and�from�there�I�search�for�any�local�livestock�or�small�animal�auctions;�and�don’t�forget�your�local�trading�posts�papers.
4.� Chicken�Feed--when�you�bring�home�your�new�chickens�one�of�the�first�things�they�want�to�do�is�eat.�Again,�what�type�you�buy�is�determined�by�the�age�of�the�chicken.�There�are�a�variety�of�chicken�feeds�out�there�so�do�your�homework�to�choose�the�one�that�is�right�for�you.
5.� Storage� Containers� for� Poultry� Supplies—the� likelihood� of� attracting�critters�of�some�sort�is�very�high�with�all�the�scratching�a�chicken�does�in�its�food�that�helps�to�spread�it�around.�I�use�metal�trash�containers�and�they�do�the�trick.�I�keep�my�food�supplies�in�one�and�my�chicken�equipment�in�the�other.
I� have� been� raising� chickens� for� over� five� years� now� so,� I� have� my� preferred�methods�of�feeding�and�watering�along�with�my�preferred�poultry�equipment,�some�homemade�and�some�store�bought.� If�you�are� just� starting�out�and�not�sure�where�to�turn,�a�visit�to�your�local�feed�store�is�a�great�starting�point.�Check�out�their�prices�then�compare�them�to�the�online�stores.�Most�of�the�time�you�will� find�if�you�buy�local�you�will�save�on�the�shipping�costs,�and�there�is�the�chance�if�they�don’t�have�what�you’re�looking�for�they�will�order�it�for�you.�With�the�interest�in�raising�chickens�you�need�to�have�the�correct�poultry�equipment�to�maintain�your�new�flock.
Carole DeJarnatt raises a variety of hens, baby chickens, and a few roosters. She shares her chicken raising experiences on www.fowlvisions.com.
eremiah�29:11�(NIV)��11�For�I�know�the�plans�I�have�for�you,”�declares�the�LORD,�“plans�to�prosper�you�and�not�to�harm�you,�plans�to�give�you�hope�and�a�future.
This�is�the�verse�we�are�claiming�for�2010.�We�will�no�longer�be�bound�by�this�economy�or�any�negativity.��
We’re�fighting�back;�it’s�2010;�and�because�of�God’s�promise;�we�know�we’ll�win.
We�encourage�you�to�continue�to�have�faith�and�persevere!�We�pray�that�God�will�look�on�you�with�favor,�as�well�as�your�families,�your�health�and�your�busi-nesses.�The�only�resolution�we�will�make�is�to�thank�God�each�day�and�trust�him�with�everything�we�are�and�everything�we�have.��
Happy�New�Year�and�Welcome�to�2010!
Teresa�&�Jules
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MAX was rescued him on October 30th from Tag Rescue in Cony-
ers, GA. He is a Meagle (Min Pin/Beagle mix) and is a ball of energy, so getting a pic-ture of him sitting with such a stoic expression is difficult! He is 3 1/2 months old now and weighs about 5 lbs. Max is proving to be very smart
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SUNDANCE and CASSIDY would prefer to stay together as they have never been separated.
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things�which�are�in�short�supply�in�this�busy�age.�Most�people�don’t�have�the�time�to�stand�around�watching�the�stove.�Crock�pot�cooking�is�the�answer�for�saving�that�precious�time.�Simply�throw�a�few�good�ingredients�in�the�pot�in�the�morning,�and�come�home�that�evening�to�a�tasty�meal!�
Taco Casserole1�lb.�ground�beef�or�turkey� � 1�medium�onion,�chopped1�tsp.�garlic�powder� � ½�cup�green�pepper,�chopped2�drops�of�Tabasco�sauce� � 1�can�tomato�sauce�(15�oz.)1�tsp.�chili�powder�� � 1�cup�frozen�corn2�cans�chili�with�beans�(16�oz.)� ¾�lb�cheese,�gratedNacho�Cheese�Tortilla�Chips
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