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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News MagazinePRESORTED STD
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Our TownOctober 2009
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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My hardest day was the day I told my boys “I have breast cancer”. Tim offered to tell them for me but I knew this was something I had to do on my own. God is a very important part of our lives and I prayed very hard that He would give me the strength and courage I needed to say those words without falling apart. He did not disappoint me! I was able to talk to my boys with courage and confidence in my God knowing that whatever happened He was in control. I wanted my children to see my faith, to see that I was not afraid and to know that I trusted God to get me and our family through the difficult days. My prayer was always for strength and courage and for the opportunity to let other people know that God’s grace is suf-ficient to meet all our needs.
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October �; Saturday ��am-6pmCome�out�and�enjoy�the�food�and�fun!�The�Paulding�County�Lions�Club�will�be�hosting�the�2nd�annual�“Taste�of�Paulding”.�All�proceeds�go�directly�to�local�children�needing�assistance�with�eye�glasses�and�exams,�Camp�for�the�Blind�in�Waco,�GA,�and�Leader�Dogs�for�the�Blind.�If�you�have�questions�contact�pauldingcountylionsclub.org.�
THIRD ANNUAL 5K CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE – Cornerstone�Chiropractic,�P.C.October �; Saturday - Registration begins at 7am, Run begins at 8amPlease�join�us�for�the�3rd�Annual�community�5K�run�and�Health�Fair.�All�proceeds�will�go�to�the�Shepherd’s�Rest�Ministry;�a�Paulding�County�domestic�violence�shelter�for�women.�Please�contact�Dr.�Jared�Key�or�Dr.�Daniel�Roberts�at�Cornerstone�(770)�439-7765�for�race�applications,�sponsorship�information,�and�other�info.
FREE “Just Move It” EXERCISE CLASSES – Northwest Christian ChurchOctober 9 and 2�; Friday 7pm-8pm, October �� and 27; Tuesdays 7pm-8pmCome�get� fit�with�us!�Classes� are� in� the�Fellowship�Hall.�NWCC� is� located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�call�770-425-2525�or�email�us�at�nwcc�[email protected].
PAULDING FINE ARTS FALL FEST 2009 – Main Street DallasOctober �0; Saturday �0am–4pmThe�Paulding�Fine�Arts�Association�is�sponsoring�Fall�Fest�2009.�Main�Street�Dallas�will�be�closed�to�traffic�and�opened�to�artists,�crafters,�art�lovers,�fun�seekers,�seekers�of�crafts�and�more!�It’s�fun�for�the�whole�family.�Artists�and�crafters�who�would�like�to�rent�booth�space�should�visit�our�website�at�pauldingfinearts.org�for�more�informa-tion�and�applications.
PAULDING COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY APPRECIATION DAY – Paulding MeadowsOctober �0; Saturday �2pm – 5pmYou�are�invited�to�join�Paulding’s�public�service�officials�Sheriff�Gary�Gulledge,�Fire�Chief�Michael�Earwood,�District�Attorney�Drew�Lane,�Dallas�Police�Chief�Scott�Halter,�Hiram�Police�Chief�Johnny�Shirley�and�many�others�in�recognizing�and�celebrating�the�men�and�women�who�dedicate�their�lives�to�keeping�us�safe!�This�is�a�family-friendly�event�with�booths,�planned�kid’s�activities,�refreshments,�a�puppet�show�and�enter-tainment�from�local�musicians.�Admission�is�FREE�and�half�of�ALL�proceeds�go�to�the�Public�Safety�Emergency�Fund.�To�volunteer,�rent�a�booth�or�sponsor�the�event,�please�contact�Micah�Gravley�404-759-5876�or�Nancy�Hollingshed�678-446-8367.
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FALL FESTIVAL - W.C. Abney Elementary School PTAOctober �0; Saturday �pm-6pmThis� fun�event�will� feature�several�different�moonwalks,�great�games�and�activities,�crafts�for�children,�a�basket�raffle,�food�and�“Crafters�Alley.”�The�theme�for�this�Fall�Festival�will�be�“A�Salute�to�our�troops.”�Vendor�spaces�for�Crafters�are�$25�each;�no�size�limits.�No�duplicate�booths�allowed.�The�school�is�located�at�4555�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.� � Proceeds� benefit� Abney’s� PTA� enrichment� programs.� For� more� info� contact�Annissa�Katzman�at�678-363-4942�or�[email protected]�
TASTE OF ATLANTA- Technology Square - Midtown Atlanta GeorgiaOctober �0-��; Saturday ��am-9pm and Sunday ��am-6pmTaste� of� Atlanta� is� a� two-day� outdoor� Food� Festival,� featuring� live� Cooking�Demonstrations�and�Classes,�Children’s�Activities�&�lots�of�great�food�sampling�from�over�70�area�restaurants.�Participating�restaurants�included�Black�Bear�Tavern,�Cherry,�Ruth’s�Chris�Steakhouse�...�and�more!��Tickets�are�available�at�Ticketmaster.
PAULDING 45 & OVER SINGLES CLUB ACTIVITIESOctober ��; (Every 2nd Tuesday of the month) 6:�0pm – Ryan’s in HiramOctober�20;�Tuesday�6:30pm�–�Jalapeno�Joe’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.�For�more�information�please�call�Andree�at�770-505-3237.
DUCKS UNLIMITED ANNUAL BANQUET – Paulding County ChapterOctober �5; Doors open at 6:00pm, Dinner starts at 7:�0pmPaulding�Senior�Center,�North�Industrial�Parkway,�Dallas.�Advance�tickets�$50/single,�$75/couple,� $350/Corporate� Table.� � Prices� at� door:� $75/single,� $100/couple.� Ticket�includes� Ducks� Unlimited� Membership,� dinner� and� opportunity� to� participate� in�auction,�silent�auction�and�numerous�drawings.�Help�continue�our�conservation�mis-sion�and�ensure�that�the�skies�are�filled�with�waterfowl�today,�tomorrow�and�future�generations.�For�more�details,�call�Mike�at�404-787-2184.
WEST COBB MOTHER’S & MORE – West Cobb ChapterOctober �5; (Every �rd Thursday of the month) 7:�0pmNeed�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�moth-erhood,�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�a�west�cobbmothersandmore�@�yahoo.com.�
‘THE EVIL PRINCE RETURNS’ – The Ritzy PixieOctober �6, 2� and �0; Fridays 7:�0pm-8:�0pmOctober 24; Saturday 7:�0pm-8:�0pmHelp�the�Ritzy�Pixie�escape�from�the�Evil�Prince!�Don’t�miss�this�party�of�adventure,�whimsy,� imagination�and� laughs.�Cost�$25.00�per� child.� For�more� information�call�770-445-0523�or�visit�theritzypixie.com.��
PUMPKINS IN THE VALLEY FESTIVAL – Sun Valley BeachOctober �7; Saturday �0am–4pmBring� the� whole� family� for� hayrides,� arts� and� crafts,� a� petting� zoo,� games,� food,� a�pumpkin� carving� contest� (bring� your� own� pumpkin),� and� a� pumpkins� patch.� For�more�information�and�directions�call�770-943-5900�or�visit�sunvalleybeach.com.
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‘SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?’�-�O’Neal�Plaza�Main�Stage,�Downtown�DouglasvilleOctober 24; Saturday �pm-�pmHosted�by�the�Douglasville�Convention�and�Visitors�Bureau,�‘So�You�Think�You�Can�Dance?’�is�a�dance�competition.�They�are�looking�for�dance�schools�and�dance�troupes�to�participate.�Registration�by�Friday,�October�16�and�cost�$10�per�group.�One�1st,�2nd,�and�3rd�place�trophy�awarded�to�the�top�three�teams.�To�enter,�contact�Jamie�Fritter�at�678-715-6068�for�registration�and�more�information.��
OPEN HIP HOP for FUN CLASSES/PARENTS NIGHT OUT –�Showbiz�Kids�Dance�TheaterSaturdays in October beginning October �rd; 7pm – 9pmTwo�sessions�for�children�ages�6-10�and�11�and�up.�Cost�is�only�$15�per�child.�Call�to�reserve�your�space�since�space�is�very�limited.�Call�Ms.�Shirley�for�details�770-355-1898�or�770-439-2426.
“TXT: An Original Text by EPHS THE8R CO\” (One-Act Play) –�East�Paulding�High�School�TheaterOctober 29-��; Thursday – Saturday 7pm and November �; Sunday �pm�This�year�the�EPHS�Theater�Co�has�written�their�One�Act�Play�and�will�be�perform-ing�it�as�an�ensemble.�Although�it�is�a�regular,�spoken�word�play,�the�cast�wrote�and�arranged�opening�and�closing�musical�numbers.�This�experimental�work�of�theatre�art� will� serve� to� showcase� the� affect� that� technology� has� had� on� our� relationships�with�each�other.�
FALL FESTIVAL – Haunted Junkyard Hayride�at�Hwy�92�and�Ridge�Road�in�HiramOctober ��; Saturday Great�food,�fun�and�games;�all�day�long�for�your�entire�family!�Part�of�all�proceeds�benefit�the�Meth�Alliance�of�Paulding�and�the�Paulding�4-H�Horse�and�Pony�Club.
TRUNK OR TREAT�-�Northwest�Christian�ChurchOctober ��; Saturday 5pm-7pmCalling�all�families!�Are�you�looking�for�a�fun,�safe�environment�for�Trick-or-Treating�this�year?�Bring�the�whole�family�and�join�us�at�NWCC�for�an�evening�of�FREE�family�fun�at�our�annual�NWCC�is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�call�770-425-2525�or�email�us�at�[email protected].
JAM FEST 2009 –�Lithia�Springs�First�Baptist�ChurchOctober ��; Saturday 6pm-8pmTrunk�or�Treat�returns�to�Lithia�Springs�First�Baptist.�More�trunks,�games,�food,�music�and�candy�for�the�whole�family.�FBCLS�is�located�at�3566�Veterans�Memorial�Highway,�Lithia�Springs.�For�more�info�call�770-948-2126�or�visit�fbcls.org.
TIME CHANGE November �; Sunday 2am.�Move�your�clocks�back�one�hour!
CALLING ALL ARTISTS - “ARTIST GUILD OF NW GEORGIA”Ongoing meeting every second Monday of the month; 7pmAttention�all�artists,�sculptures�and�photographers!�Monthly�programs�on�a�variety�of�artistic�subjects,�and�several�competitions.�Meetings�are�at�122�Main�Street�in�down-town�Dallas.�For�more�info,�visit�georgiaart.net�or�call�Lynne�at�770-445-4338.
WRITERS GROUP – “WRITERS OF LIKE MIND”Ongoing every second & fourth Wednesday of the month; 6pm – 7:�0pmAttention�writers!�A�writers�group�meets�every�second�and�fourth�Wednesday�at�Vito’s�Café� located� at� 10175� Dallas� Acworth� Highway,� (Rt.� 92)� in� Dallas.� For� more� info,�email�muse�@lightband.com.
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When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2007, I started a “Renee’s Journey” scrapbook. I have photos of when I shaved my head prior to losing it all during chemo. I went through surgery and 33 radia-tion treatments and was even involved in a clinical trial for a new drug that had just been approved. My oncology nurse, Donna Bush, helped me through each treatment with patience, love & prayer. As a survivor herself, she understood exactly what I was going through.
With the support of my family, friends and prayer, I am now a 2-year sur-vivor and so very thankful for each new day! My favorite quote is “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass...it’s about learning to dance in the rain!
Our church sustained us! They fed us, provided transportation to and from chemo and constantly prayed for us! Carol Barber took the lead and organized it. I do not know how we could have gotten through the ordeal without them. I will for-ever be thankful to each and every one that gave me the strength to look forward and who picked me up if I faltered.
I take every opportunity to let people know I am a survivor....in hopes that by hearing my story, I may help save another life. I try to pay back to others what was so freely given to me. I try to make others strong and to keep looking forward in an effort to beat this disease! God had his hand in all of this! Breast cancer changed my life and I believe for the better. I have been blessed to be a 14 year survivor. Remind your loved ones to get a mammogram and to advocate for their own health!
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routine mammogram, and received a call that something was found - a circle of calcifications - and the radiologist recommended a biopsy. I remember waiting for the biopsy, alone and scared. Surely not... after the biopsy, my doctor said “it didn’t look good”, so I was tipped off. My boyfriend of 8 months was waiting for me, and we talked about the possibility.
I flew to California that week for a business meeting, and took a call from my doc-tor - it was malignant. I drove to a bookstore, bought $300 worth of books on breast cancer, went to the hotel room and called Patrick. He would be flying out immedi-ately.
Then I made the hardest call I’ve ever made - to my Dad. My Dad lost his mother, his sister and his wife to breast cancer. Now his daughter has it... I had a mastectomy in August. My tumor was just shy of 3 cm. I started chemotherapy in September - Adriamycin and Cytoxin. This was 14 years ago...
Two months after my last chemo treatment, Patrick asked me to marry him. We live in Rockmart address. When we started our medical supply business, Pak-In-Pink in Hiram two years ago, I became a Certified Mastectomy Fitter so I could fit prosthetics and meet other breast cancer survivors. Our door is always open, to anyone dealing with the disease. Many women think “if it’s not in my family”, they’re not at such a risk. I always emphasize - 85% of breast cancer diagnoses have no family history. I was in the minority. Get your mammograms, do your self checks - they will extend your life.
Penny Iorillo�and�her�husband�Anthony�are�residents�of�Kennesaw.�They�have�three�children,�Trey� -� age�10,�Thomas� -� age�8�and�Tori� -� age�5.�Penny�works�as�a�District�Homebound� Instructor� for� Paulding� County.� Penny� and� her� family� enjoy� spending�time�together�at�the�lank,�walking�and�scrap-booking.�I was doing a self exam and found a lump in my left breast. I went to the doctor and had a mammogram, which led to a core needle biopsy. The pathology confirmed that I had stage one Invasive Ductile Carcinoma. On November 13th, 2008, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I had a lumpectomy to remove the tumor, but when the doctor went to remove it found two satellite tumors attached to the original tumor.
Because of the multiple tumors, the diagnosis recommended chemotherapy. I did 4 rounds of chemo once every three weeks. I lost my hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, every-thing. This was probably the hardest thing to deal with, but my neighbors and friends rallied around me and got me a fabulous wig.
I was able to continue working during my treatments because of my faith in God, my family, my church, my tremendously supportive co-workers and my students. They all helped keep me going. I was also inspired and encouraged by those who I met who had been through cancer and by those who I met who were going through it while I was. In April, I decided to have a bilateral mastectomy because my re-occurance rate was 30 % without it and 2% if I had the surgery. That really was not a hard decision, but coping and recovering from this major surgery after chemo was a challenge.
I just had my last surgery on September 1st and I am doing well. Through this disease I have met the greatest women who have gone before me like Renee, Nancy and Anita and my sweet friend Brigette who was with me every step of the journey. They have all encouraged and inspired me throughout this past year and I know that we will all be friends for life. We all have a common bond and I know the Lord allowed me to go through this to glorify Him. I hope that I will be able to encourage many others down the road by my experience battling Breast Cancer.
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Hayride Begins October 1st, and will be open every Thursday, Friday & Saturday in October
Located Hwy 92, just north of Ridge Road in HiramTicket sales begin at 5:30pm and the ride begins at dusk
Part of all proceeds benefit the Meth Alliance of Paulding
and the Paulding County 4-H Horse and Pony Club
The Paulding County 4H will put on horse & pony rides every Saturday in October
from noon until ???
ALL DAYFALL FESTIVAL
October 31 Children under age 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Hayride is not recommended for children under age 9, and NO children under age 5 will be admitted on the Hayride.
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Our Town and the Paulding Chamber of Commerce hopes that you, your friends and family are safe from the flooding. Now is a crucial time to get involved and help our neighbors who have suffered during these trying circumstances. Crossroads UMC and Pastor Ken Hagler are responding and enlisting the community to get involved ASAP and help with the clean-up and recovery by doing flood cleaning buckets. Buckets can be done via donations ($55) OR by families/groups building them and donating them. The Paulding Chamber, Colonial Bank & BB&T will be drop-off locations, but they need more. If you can serve as a drop-off, please let Ken know as soon as possible at 404.579.9753. Here is a link to the list of items to make a bucket and donate.http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/flood-bucket/
The following is a list of places for clothing & food donations. 100% of any donation through UMCOR go to help this disaster. Also, these buckets contain what is requested by FEMA/GEMA & Red Cross for what is NEEDED for clean-up.
Paulding Helping Organizations CLOTHING & FURNITUREn Classy Thrift Shoppe, 702 W. Memorial Drive, Dallas, GA 30132, 678.363.6702M-Sat: 10a-5pn The Been, 551 Hardee Street, Dallas, GA 30132, 770.443.7490, M-Sat: 9a-1pn The Thrift Store, 740 Paulding Plaza, Dallas, GA 30132, 770.505.7707Located near Medicine Shoppe & Dallas Billiards FOODn Helping Hands of Paulding County, 240 Professional Court, Dallas, GA 30132, 770.443.1230Use the following link to get up-to-date information on Paulding News and Updates: www.paulding.gov/newsupdates/default.asp
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Inside Safety on Halloween1.�Be�mindful�that�your�dog�does�not�escape�when�you�open�your�door�to�trick-or-treaters.2.�If�your�dog�accidentally�gets�out,�wearing�a�reflector�could�prevent�injury�from�a�car.3.�If�your�dog�does�escape,�make�sure�he�has�an�identification�tag�on.4.�Think�about�having�your�friend�on�a�leash,�crated�or�in�another�room�when�trick-or-treaters�are�out�and�about.5.�Candy�and�wrappers�will�be�everywhere�on�Halloween�but�they�must�be�kept�away�from�pets.�A�chew�toy�or�a�canine�treat�should�keep�him�satisfied�so�that�he�does�not�feel�left�out.
Donna Boras is a life long dog lover and owner of dog-beds-n-beyond.com; a site with a wealth of infor-mation, products and advice on caring for your dogs.
SUGAR (DOB ~5/23/2007) is a blue and white tuxedo DMH female who will absolutely steal your heart away! She is affectionate, playful, curious, and a laugh a minute. SUGAR came to us with several siblings who have already found their “fur”ever homes -- now SUGAR is ready for hers!
Fancy Feline Rescue of the South is a non-profit, no kill rescue, dedicated to individual attention and excellent care to homeless cats, working to find them good homes.
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