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Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope

The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News MagazinePRESORTED STD

U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT #2397

TAMPA, FL

Our TownOctober 2009

VISIT US ONLINE AT OURTOWNFAMILY.COM

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

SecondAnniversaryEdition!

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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 Our Town Media Group, Inc., copyright 2009, belong to Our Town of Paulding. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media with-out prior written permission from the publisher.

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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine

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About the Cover..............................................................5Calendar of Events.........................................................6-7Off the Cuff: There’s a Gym on Every Corner...............8 Home Improvement: Fire Safes........................................9Relationships: Disappointment.......................................10 Home Decor: Autumn Home Staging............................12 Business Spotlight: The Centre........................................13 Special Feature: Susan B. Komen.....................................14 Medical: Weight Loss........................................................15 Family Focus: Halloween.................................................16 Health & Fitness: Martial Arts.........................................18 Finance: Poverty & the Millionaire...............................20 More Calendar of Events...............................................22Seasonal: It’s Fall Ya’ll......................................................24More About the Cover....................................................24Travel: Cruise...................................................................26 Family Extra: Healthy Childcare.................................27 Pets: Costumes & Safety..................................................28 October Crossword.........................................................30 What’s Cookin’: Squash....................................................31

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ctober�has�a�new�color�–�PINK!�October�is�Breast�Cancer�Awareness�Month,�so�wear�your�pinks�with�pride.�On�this�month’s�cover�we�are�so�proud�to�introduce�you�to�five�beautiful�women;�all�of�them�fighters�and�breast�cancer�

survivors!�For�these�ladies,�being�told�you�“fight�like�a�girl”�is�a�compliment.

We� give� credit� to� our� cover� photographer,� Brigette� Carruth� for� this� idea.� Since�Brigette�is�usually�behind�the�camera,�she�did�not�expect�to�be�ON�the�cover,�but�we�wouldn’t�have�it�any�other�way.�Brigette�has�dealt�with�her�own�fight�this�year.�It�has�been�a�blessing�to�us�to�witness�her�courage�and�strength�through�her�trial.

Brigette Carruth�and�her�husband�Tim,�are�long�time�residents�of�Dallas.�They�have�two�sons,�Chase,�age�17�and�Cameron,�age�13.�Brigette�is�a�freelance�photographer,�and�is�also�the�cover�photographer�for�Our�Town�magazine.�Brigette�and�her�family�are�members�of�Roswell�Street�Baptist.�She�enjoys�watching�her�sons�play�ball�and�traveling�to�the�different�stadiums.�

I was diagnosed November 18, 2008. My diagnosis came after having my second ever mammogram, and before this I knew nothing or felt nothing. I had two sur-geries and many doctor’s appointments and tests. I was treated with 6 1/2 weeks of daily radiation and now will have one treatment of Zometa therapy every six months for the next five years, to counteract the Tamoxifen I take daily.

I was diagnosed only one week after my good friend Penny Iorillo. God brought us into each other lives to be an encouragement to each other! She has been a tre-mendous help and stronghold in the days when I needed someone who understood exactly where I was and how I felt. We are bonded together forever as breast cancer survivors and sisters in Christ! I love you Penny!

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.

Please ladies do not fail to get your mammograms on time and keep a check on yourselves for anything unusual. Early detection is so important. Lastly, put your faith in God and I promise you, if you know Him and trust Him he will never fail you!

“...Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. So we say with confidence, the Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” Hebrews 13:5“A special thanks to my wonderful husband for all his love and extra help during all my appointments and treatments; also to my awesome boys who were so under-standing when mom didn’t feel good!”

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDOperation� Christmas� Child,� a� unique,� hands-on� mission� project� organized�by� Samaritan’s� Purse� that� delivers� gift-filled� shoe� boxes� to� hurting� children�around�the�world.�Participation�is�simple�and�starts�with�an�empty�shoe�box.�After� being�packed�with� simple� items�most�people� take� for� granted� -� tooth-paste,� soap,� small� toys,� school� supplies� -� the� shoe� boxes� are� then� wrapped�and�hand-delivered�to�millions�of�needy�children�worldwide!�If�your�church,�school�or�organization�would�like�to�get�involved,�call�Suzanne�Worley�at�404-472-7593�for�your�FREE�Promotional�Kit.�November�16-23;�National�Collection�Week

PAULDING COUNTY/WEST COBB “MOPS” – Fortified�Hills�Baptist�ChurchOctober 2 and �6; Friday 9:�0am – ��:�0amMOTHERS�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.�Meeting�are�twice�monthly�and�childcare�is�provided.�Annual�membership�cost�$90�(with�childcare).�Visit�fortifiedhills.com�or�email�[email protected]�with�questions.����

2ND ANNUAL TASTE OF PAULDING 2009 – Main Street Downtown Dallas

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.�

PUMPKIN FEST 2009 – Pettit Creek FarmsBegins October �; SaturdayCorn�Maize�and�Pumpkin�Pickin’,�Arts,�Crafts,�Antiques�and�More;�Finest�in�Southern�Foods;� Children’s� Activity� Area.� � Pettit� Creek� Farms� is� open� daily.� Visit� pettitcreek�farms.com�or�call�770-386-8688�for�directions�and�information.

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.

PAULDING FINE ARTS FALL FEST 2009 – Main Street DallasOctober �0; Saturday �0am–4pmThe�Paulding�Fine�Arts�Association�is�sponsoring�it’s�annual�Fall�Fest�2009.�Main�Street�Dallas�will�be�closed�to�traffic�and�opened�to�artists,�crafters,�art�lovers,�fun�seekers,�

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770.445.5180Theatre l Dance l Concerts l Film l Comedy Performing Arts in the Heart of Paulding!

Tickets Available Online, via phone and at Our Box Office

Box Office open Mon, Wed, Fri 4PM-7PM & Sat 9AM-1PM

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Check our website for more upcoming events!

Tickets $12.00 Adults, $10 Children 12 & Under (general admission)Your ticket gains admission to silent auction and show!

Free Cartoons!every Tuesday in October,at the Dallas Theater! October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27 12pm to 2pm in the Theater

A great break in your day, bring yourlittle ones to the theater for free cartoons on the big screen! Cartoons will be most appropriate for ages 2-5, but babies are welcome too!

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Come find out at our Children’s Talent Show! Entry deadline is Nov. 10th!Group Competition takes place Nov. 21 Individual Competition is on Nov. 22Awards given in age ranges from 4 to 15, see website for entry details!

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�information�contact�Christie�at�770-443-9283.

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.

THE MISTLETOE MARKETOctober �4-�7; Wed. 6pm-9pm; Thur. 9am-6pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat.9am – 4pmThe�Mistletoe�Market�will�be�at�The�Cobb�Civic�Center�in�Hudgins�Hall;�528�South�Marietta�Parkway,�Marietta,�Georgia.��The�Mistletoe�Market,�is�a�four-day�holiday�gift�shopping� extravaganza.� � It’s� has� unique� vendors� from� across� the� nation� featuring�fabulous�gifts�accessories,�gourmet�food�and�decorative� items�for�the�whole�family.�The�money� raised�supports� the�efforts�of� the� Junior�League�of�Cobb-Marietta.�Call�770-422-5266�or�visit�jlcm.org�for�more�information.

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.

DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT - White Oak ParkOctober �7; Saturday Registration 8:�0am, tee time �0am-2pmMeth�Allaince/Family�Alliance�of�Paulding�host� the�First�EVER�Disc�Golf�Tourney�at�the�BEAUTIFUL�White�Oak�Park�on�Mustang�Drive.�White�Oak�Park�has�a�top�rated�course� for� family� fun�disc�golf.�$30�before�10-10-09�$35�day�of.�All�proceeds�go� to�support�FREE�training�provided�throughout�Paulding�County�about�Meth�education.�Lunch� included� from� Jim� N� Nicks!� Call� Linda� Verscharen� 770-842-6786� for� more�information. Continued on page 22

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ave�you�been�feeling�a�little�tired�and�run�down�lately?��All�that�stress�at� work� causing� you� to� eat� things� you� shouldn’t?� � Picking� up� a� few�pounds?� �Well�have�I�got�news�for�you!� �All�you�need�to�do�to�shape�

up�and�lose�weight�is�buy�Dr.�Bob’s�new�Super�Weight�Loss�Formula!��Darn.��I�guess� that’s�been� tried� too�many� times�–�but� it� still�makes�Sally�Struthers�enough�money�to�buy�a�few�more�infomercials�–�and�a�few�more�tubs�of�Blue�Bell�ice�cream.

In�the�past,�I�mentioned�about�my�profile�and�how�my�wife�feels�about�it.��The�good�news� is� that� I�haven’t� increased�my�pants�waist�size� in�10�years.� �The�

bad�news�is�that�now�there’s�more�of�my�waist�hanging�over�my�belt.

Experts�agree� that�exercise� is� a�key� to�weight� loss.� �They�also�say�eating�less�is�a�key.��Well�I�do�both�of�those….�occa-sionally.� � I�guess� I�was�near�40�years�old�when� I� realized�that�I�needed�to�do�something�to�stop�gaining�weight.��So�I�joined�a�gym.��It�worked!��I�stopped�growing�–�but�didn’t�lose�much�weight.�Why?�I’m�the�guy�that�can’t�drive�past�a�McDonald’s�after�the�clock�strikes�noon.��Or�as�my�wife�likes�to�say,�I�don’t�miss�meals.�There�was�a�(long)�time,�when,�if�we�went�to�an�evening�party�–�they’d�better�serve�a�full�meal.��If�it�was�just�appetizers,�I’d�have�to�stop�for�a�burger�on�the�way�home;�even�if�I’d�cleaned�out�all�the�cheese�

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here� are� different� reasons� why� people� purchase� a� safe� today.�Reasons�range�from�theft�protection�for�valuables,�to�keeping�items�out� of� children’s� hands,� to� protection� from� natural� disasters� and�

fire.� The� threats� from� these� vary� from� low� to� high.� Though� fire� can� strike�anybody�at�any�time,�there�are�some�things�that�contribute�to�your�amount�of�fire�vulnerability.�Let’s�take�a�look�at�that,�as�well�as�some�things�to�look�for�in�good�fire�safes.

First,�how�vulnerable�are�you�to� fire?�Though�there� is�no�definitive�answer,�there� are� things� that� contribute� to� the� threat� level.� Such� as,� what� types� of�material�are�you�house�made�out�of?�Do�you�live�in�the�city�or�country?�What�type�of� roofing�material� is�on�your�home?�How�old� is�your�home�and�how�current�is�its�electrical�system?�If�you�live�in�the�country,�how�much�clearance�is�there�between�you�and�the�trees?�Lets�face�it,� if�you�live�in�a�wood�sided�home�with�a� cedar� roof� and� the� forest�bumps� right�up� to� your�walls,� your�home�has�a�higher�vulnerability�to�fire�so�you�will�want�a�safe�with�better�fire�protection.

So, what types of things should you look for in quality fire safes?

1.� First,�make�sure�it�is�a�fire�resistant�safe.�There�are�some�security�safes�and�chests�on�the�market�that�are�not�designed�to�protect�against�fire�at�all.�

2.� All�fire�resistant�safes�should�have�at�least�one�layer�of�fireboard.�Fireboard�is�a�fire�resistant�insulation�that�is�on�the�inside�of�the�safe.�You�most�often�see�fire-board�in�1/2”�thickness,�though�some�companies�use�5/8”�thick�fireboard.�Higher�quality�safes�will�have�more� layers�of� fireboard.�The�highest�quality� fire�safes�I�have�seen�have�5�layers�of�fireboard�in�the�walls,�ceiling,�doors�and�doorjambs.�

3.� The�weak� link� in� fire� safes� is� the�door.� If� the�door� seal� is�not�good,�heat� and�smoke�may�get�into�the�safe�and�damage�the�contents.�To�prevent�this,�many�top�safe�manufacturing�companies�use�Palusol®.�Palusol®�is�a�special� type�of� fire-board�that�expands�when�heated.�As�the�Palusol®�expands;�it�completely�seals�the�door�from�threatening�heat�and�smoke.�

4.� The�thicker�the�steel�of�fire�safes,�the�greater�the�fire�resistance.�Most�good�safes�start�at�12�gauge�steel,�and�higher�quality�safes�will�be�thicker.� Just�remember�that�when�it�comes�to�steel�measurements,�the�smaller�the�gauge,�the�thicker�the�steel.�

5.� Last,� make� sure� the� safe� is� fire� rated� by� an� independent� company.� Most� safe�companies�use�Underwriters�Laboratories�(UL)�so�the�safe�will�have�a�UL�rating.�Usually�the�rating�gives�how�long�a�safe�will�withstand�a�fire�burning�at�a�certain�temperature.� Most� safes� will� protect� its� contents� from� a� 1200� to� 1400� degree�Fahrenheit� fire� for�anywhere� from�15� to�120�minutes.�This� temperature� is� the�outside�measurement,�and�the�time�is�how�long�before�inside�damage�occurs�to�paper,�which�chars�at�350�degrees�Fahrenheit.�Be�aware�that�digital�data�can�be�damaged�at�lower�temperatures.�

Some�companies�also�give�their�fire�safes�a�BTU�rating.�A�BTU�(British�Thermal�Unit)�is�the�amount�of�heat�energy�it�takes�to�raise�the�temperature�of�one�pound�of�water�by�one�degree�Fahrenheit.�All�combustible�materials�have�a�BTU�rating.�The�higher�the�BTU,�the�longer�before�heat�damage�occurs.�This�is�different�from�actual�fire.�In�the�California�wild�fires�a�few�years�ago,�the�heat�was�intense.�Safes�with�high�BTU’s�preserved� their� contents.� They� may� not� have� been� directly� in� any� fire� for� a� long�period�of�time,�but�they�did�have�extensive�exposure�to�the�heat.

As�you�are�shopping�around�and�looking�at�different�fire�safes,�remember�to�consider�how�vulnerable�the�safe�will�be�to�fire�based�on�its�location,�and�then�use�this�infor-mation�to�narrow�down�the�list�of�best�fire�safes�for�your�circumstances.

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By Leisa A. Bailey, Ph.D.

n� every� part� of� life� there� can� be� difficulties�and�disappointments.�It�is�not�a�matter�of�“if ”�it�comes;�it�is�“when”�it�comes.�Everyone�will�

experience� failures� and� some� will� even� expe-rience� traumatic� events� that� cause� significant�upheaval.��Often�things�just�don’t�follow�the�path�you� hope� or� expect.� � How� we� accept� and� cope�with� disappointments� says� a� lot� about� who� we�are.��It�also�is�a�huge�determining�factor�in�what�we� achieve� in� the� future.� � Knowing� what� to� do�after�losing�is�the�biggest�part�about�finding�your�way�to�winning.��

While� not� pleasant,� disappointment� can� provide� valu-able� opportunities� to� learn� and� grow.� Experiencing� a�setback�is�a�process�which�can�create�feelings�of�anxiety,�anger,� fear,� confusion,� low� self-esteem� and� self-doubt.��However,�over� time�one�can�feel�acceptance�and�hope-fulness�after�a� setback�and�a� lot�of�good�can�come�out�of� a�big�disappointment.� � It� is�possible� to�have� a�posi-tive� approach� to�disappointment� and� recover� from� the�feelings�created.�Setbacks�actually�force�us�to�take�risks,�learn�and�grow.

The�first�step�in�acceptance�is�to�examine�the�specifics�of�the�disappointment.�Determine�if�the�setback�was�caused�by� something� you� personally� did� wrong� or� was� out� of�your�control.��It�is�important�to�identify�what�we�do�and�do�not�have�control�over...where�to�put�energy�and�how�to�proceed.�Try�to�learn�from�the�experience�and�use�this�

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knowledge� in� the� future.� However,� don’t� get� stuck� on�what�you�lost�or�what�didn’t�work.�Some�people�floun-der� in� frustration� and� blame� after� a� disappointment.��Even� more� problematic,� some� people� fall� into� deep�depression.��Express�your�feelings�–�cry,�yell,�-�but�then�refocus�your�attention�onto�new�goals�and�dreams.

Resilience� is� the� process� of� adaptation� to� changes� or�crises�and�something�that�most�people�need�to�make�it�through� the�rougher� times�of� life.� �Those�with�skills� in�resilience�tend�not�to�look�at�themselves�as�victims,�but�rather� as� problem-solvers.� � These� people� tend� not� to�complain� and� pout� but� rather� look� ahead.� � Regulating�emotions� and� the� feelings�of� loss� is� a� key� to� resilience�because�it�allows�the�ability�to�self-sooth�and�stay�focused�on�what�is�coming�ahead.��Resilience�is�not�just�a�charac-ter�trait�one�is�born�with�–�it�can�be�learned�by�anyone.

The� following� tips� may� be� helpful� to� learn� how� to�become� more� resilient� and� more� successfully� manage�disappointments.

Acceptance.� Disappointment� happens� to� everyone.��Setbacks� are� a� part� of� life.� Abandon� childish� demands�and�foolish�expectations.��

Welcome challenges.�When�things�go�wrong�–�analyze�and�learn!��Go�outside�of�your�comfort�zone.��Take�risks�and�look�at�all�possibilities.

Know what you want.�Remind�yourself�of�your�goals.

Face your fears.� It’s� normal� to� feel� insecure� and�unsure.

Be patient. Don’t�try�to�rush�to�your�next�move.�Joseph�Addison� (1672~1719)� wrote� “Our� real� blessings� often�appear�to�us�in�the�shape�of�pains,�losses�and�disappoint-ments;� but� let�us�have�patience� and�we� soon� shall� see�them�in�their�proper�figures.”�One�step�at�a�time.��Focus�on�small�steps,�not�the�entire�goal.

Let the disappointment be in the past.�While�it�may�change�you�it�doesn’t�need�to�dominate�your�life.

Refocus on future goals.��Be�a�problem�solver.��Don’t�settle�into�a�victim�role.

Find a hero.��Remind�yourself�of�others�who�have�over-come�adversity.

Seek support.� If� things� are� just� too� difficult� to� accept�and�move�on,�talk�to�family,�friends�or�a�professional.�It�may� be� necessary� to� pour� feelings� out� to� someone.� At�times�big�disappointments�are� just� too�heavy�a�burden�to�bear�alone.

Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a pri-vate practice in Marietta. You can learn more about her by visiting: www.marietta-psychologist.com and can be reached @[email protected].

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here� is�no�question� that�obesity� is�an�ever� increasing�problem� in�our�country.� The� risk� factors� related� to� being� overweight� have� been� well�documented.�Type�II�diabetes,�heart�disease,�high�blood�pressure�and�

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likelihood�of�getting�a�disease�or�condition.�At� the� top�of� the� list�has� to�be�a�poor�diet.�If�you�eat�high�calorie,�low�nutrient�foods�(fast�food)�you�are�more�likely�to�burn�fewer�calories�than�you�eat�each�day,�increasing�your�risk�for�obesity.�A�lack�of�physical�activity�also�can�lead�to�obesity.�Certain�medical�conditions�affecting�hormone�balance�may�increase�the�risk.�Other�factors�such�as�quitting�smoking,�increased�age�and�race�have�been�studied.

How�can�one�achieve�success�with�weight�loss?�The�most�commonly�held�theory�is�that�a�combination�of�diet�and�exercise�is�necessary.�The�basic�concept�is�you�have�to�burn�more�calories�than�you�take�in!�We�become�overweight�by�consuming�more�calories� in� food�and�drink� than�we�burn�up.�Therefore,� to� lose�weight�we�have� to�reverse� this� balance� and� burn� more� than� we� consume.� Cutting� calories� involves�avoiding�or�limiting�one�or�more�foods�high�in�fat�or�sugar�as�well�as�limiting�alcohol�consumption.� Caloric� reduction� is� accomplished� by� reducing� portion� sizes,� or� by�eating�smaller�portions�of�the�high�calorie�foods�and�substituting�larger�portions�of�low�calorie�vegetables�and�fruits.�Cutting�caloric�intake�is�more�effective�than�increas-ing�exercise.�Studies�have�shown�a�combination�of�smaller�portions�and�changes�in�what�we�eat�can�reduce�calories�by�500�daily�much�easier�than�burning�an�extra�500�calories�with�exercise.

So,�just�how�important�is�exercise�in�this�equation?�There�is�no�question�that�people�who�exercise� regularly�will�decrease� the� risk�of�heart�disease,�cancer,�diabetes�and�many�other�illnesses.�However,�recent�obesity�research�indicates�that�the�role�of�exer-cise�in�weight�loss�has�been�wildly�overstated.�“In�general,�for�weight�loss,�exercise�is�pretty�useless”,� says�Eric�Ravussin,� a�prominent� exercise� researcher� at� Louisiana�State�University.�It�is�true�that�exercise�burns�calories�and�you�must�burn�calories�to�lose�weight,�however,�exercise�also�stimulates�hunger.�That�causes�one�to�eat�more�and�negate�any�weight�loss�benefit.�In�fact,�exercise�could�make�weight�loss�more�dif-ficult�for�some�people.�A�recent�study�of�women�looked�at�the�effect�of�various�levels�of�exercise�on�weight�loss.�There�were�no�changes�made�in�their�dietary�habits.�The�groups�that�exercised�did�not�lose�significantly�more�weight�than�the�group�that�did�not�exercise!�In�fact,�some�actually�gained�more�than�the�control�group.�The�research-ers�called�this�phenomenon�compensation.�Whether�the�exercise�made�them�hungry�or�they�were�simply�rewarding�themselves�with�eating�more�is�not�clear.

If�exercise�is�not�so�important�in�losing�weight,�does�it�do�anything�useful?�Absolutely,�in�addition�to�heart�health�and�disease�prevention�exercise�improves�cognitive�ability�and�mental�health.�

In�conclusion,�when�it�comes�to�losing�weight�it’s�what�and�how�much�you�eat,�not�how� much� you� exercise,� that� really� matters.� Exercise,� not� necessarily� vigorous,� is�important�in�maintaining�good�health.�It�is�always�important�to�consult�your�primary�care�physician�before�starting�any�diet�or�exercise�program.

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lit� place.� Make� certain� things� are�safely� sealed� inside� packages� with�no� evidence� of� tampering.� Throw�out� unwrapped� candy� or� home-made� treats� from� people� you� do�not�know.�Know�how�much�candy�your�children�have�and�store�it�in�a�secure�place.�Set�limits�on�the�num-ber�of�treats�they�can�have�per�day.�Leaving� goodies� out� in� the� open�can� be� an� irresistible� temptation�for�some�children.�After�an�agreed�upon� date,� leftover� candy� should�be�tossed�out�or�given�away.

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Karate�Kid.’�But�I�knew�I�wanted�to�be�able�to�defend�myself�in�case�anything�ever�happened.� I�didn’t� really�even�know�what� “anything”�was;� I� just�knew�I�wanted� to�have�more�confidence.� I�also� thought� that�maybe�karate�would�instill�some�much-needed�discipline�in�me.�Finally,�I�figured�it�would�be�a�bet-ter�and�more�interesting�way�to�exercise�than�moving�weights�up�and�down�at�the�gym�and�running�on�a�treadmill�like�a�hamster.�So�I�took�the�plunge.�I�signed�up�for�Kenpo�Karate�at�the�local�dojo�(which�literally�means�“place�of�the�Way”,�or�“place�of�practice”).�I�had�no�idea�how�many�other�benefits�karate�offered.�I�started�to�learn�how�to�defend�myself�indeed,�but�I�also�learned�that�taking�on�something�like�karate�is�less�a�project�and�more�a�journey.�I�also�learned�I�needed�some�serious�patience.�If�I�thought�I�was�going�to�be�able�to�fend�off�a�would-be�mugger�with�a�knife�after�a� few�karate�sessions,� I�was�sorely�

mistaken.�I�soon�realized�that�if�I�was�to�expect�tangible�results,�I�was�going�to�need�to�dedicate�myself�for�a�while�and�develop�infinite�patience.�But�it�dawned�on�me�that�anything�worthwhile�takes�hard�work�and�time,�so�I�hun-kered�down�and�started�training�regularly.� I�soon�realized�that�what� I� thought�was�going�to�take�months�was�really�going�to�take�years.�So�my�patience�developed.�My� muscles� developed� too.� In� fact,� I� was� sore� in� places� that� I� didn’t� even� know�existed.�From�my�thumbs�to�my�ribs,�I� found�muscles�that�hadn’t�ever�been�flexed�before.�After�a�half�a�year�I�started�getting�into�the�best�shape�of�my�life,�and�I�had�hardly�noticed�because�I�was�concentrating�on�learning�the�craft.�My�discipline�began�to�grow�as�well.�Often�I�just�didn’t�want�to�go,�but�I�forced�myself�and� always� felt� better� for� it� afterward,� always.� Our� sensei� (teacher)� is� a� black� belt�and�former�military�man,�so�his�brand�of�teaching�certainly�involves�discipline,�but�never�more�than�anyone�can�handle.�Moreover,�to�learn�the�various�karate�moves�and�forms,�I�began�to�develop�discipline�over�every�miniscule�movement�of�my�body.�And�to�perform�each�of�the�moves�properly,�you�need�to�have�supreme�control�over�your�mind�as�well�as�your�body.�This�takes�years�of�practice,�but�even�the�novice�benefits�from�each�attempt.�My�confidence�continued�to�grow,�but�not�just�confidence�in�fighting,�but�confidence�in�my�physical�abilities,�and�each�time�I�train,�my�confidence�develops�even�further.�I�have�more�faith�in�myself,�I�trust�myself�more.�But,� what� about� the� process?� What� about� the� journey?� What� about� the� lifestyle?�Everyone’s�in�such�a�rush�to�get�somewhere�or�get�something�that�many�of�us�miss�our�own� lives�and�each�of� the�present�moments�because�we’re�so�concerned�with�the�future.�Training�in�karate�slows�one’s�life�down�a�bit.�It�teaches�one�how�to�enjoy�the�process,�not�the�goal.�It’s�a�life�long�study,�and�no�one�reaches�black�belt�status�quickly;�that’s�the�way�it�should�be.�Once�you�learn�to�enjoy�the�process,�to�enjoy�the�intrinsic�goodness�of�practicing�and�training,�you�begin�to�grasp�one�key�to�life.�The�journey�is�more�important�than�the�goal.

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t’s�hard�to�imagine�an�impoverished�millionaire,�but�this�could�soon�be�the�fate�of�the�baby�boomers;�9,000�of�whom�will�reach�age�60�each�day�in�2009.

Since�the�concept�of�modern�retirement�took�hold�in�the�20th�century,�only�a�small�percentage�of�retiring�Americans�have�left�the�workforce�with�at�least�a�million�dol-lars�in�assets.�Being�a�millionaire�retiree�has�never�been�the�status�quo,�but�now�this�amount�may�not�be�enough�to�maintain�even�a�modest�retirement�lifestyle.

Even� after� you�have� accumulated� your� first�million,� you�need� to�be� careful�not� to�assume�that�a�comfortable�living�is�in�the�bag,�especially�if�you�are�not�prepared�to�accept�a�lower�standard�of�living.

Achieving� this� goal�of� having� a�million�dollars� can�be�done� very� easily� if� you� start�planning�now�and�start�taking�the�several�small�steps�it�requires.�The�way�you�eat�an�elephant�is�one�bite�at�a�time,�the�same�holds�true�for�generating�the�money�you�want�at�retirement.�Just�start�with�a�small�amount�to�invest,�add�money�to�it�each�month,�and�increase�that�monthly�amount�each�year�and�soon�you�will�be�on�your�way�to�generating� that� million� dollar� goal.� Most� people� will� need� a� professional� financial�advisor� to�help�guide�them�with�the�most�effective� investment�choices� for� them�to�reach�their�goal.�

The Numbers: Crunch or Be Crunched

How�much�income�could�a�60�year�old�retiree�with�a�million�dollar�account�expect�to�spend�each�year�without�running�out�of�money?�Assuming�the�portfolio�was�invested�in�a�Bank�CD�earning�3%;�a�retiree�could�withdraw�$30,000�per�year�and�never�run�out�of�money.�HOWEVER,�this�$30,000�does�not�take�into�account�inflation�and�its�toll�on�your�purchasing�power.�If�this�retiree�needs�to�increase�their�withdrawals�by�3%�each�year�to�keep�up�with�inflation,�they�would�have�to�start�using�up�their�prin-cipal�and�would�run�out�of�money�by�age�85.

Maintaining�your�purchasing�power�and�not�running�out�of�money�is�your�#1�priority�in�retirement.�The�best�way�to�do�this�is�to�invest�your�money�in�top�quality,�highly�diversified�stock�and�bond�mutual� funds�and�keep�a� long�term�(10+�years)� invest-ment�time�horizon.�If�you�do�a�good�job�of�planning,�once�you�reach�retirement�you�should�be�able�to�give�yourself�a�raise�each�year!�You�can�do�this�very�easily�with�the�proper�planning�and�proper�help.�Most�people�spend�more�time�planning�for�their�annual� one� week� vacation� than� they� spend� planning� for� 25+� years� of� retirement!�Don’t�be�one�of�those�people!

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SILVER COMET STITCHER QUILT GUILD-Paulding�Chamber�of�CommerceOctober �9; (Every �rd Monday of the month) 7pmThe� Quilt� Guild� meeting� begins� with� a� social� time� at� 6:30pm� followed� by�the�business�meeting�and�program�at�7pm.�The�Chamber�building�is�at�455�Jimmy�Campbell�Pkwy,�Dallas.�For�further�info�contact�membership�chairman�at:�[email protected]�or�770-944-8617.

PAULDING START! HEART WALK – Silver Comet Trail HeadOctober 24; Saturday For�more�information�contact�the�Paulding�Chamber�770-445-6016.

‘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.��

BLOOD DRIVE and HEALTH FAIR�–��BodyPlexOctober 2�; Friday 2pm-7pm – Blood Drive, October 24; Saturday �0am-2pmBodyPlex�is�sponsoring�a�Community�Wide�Health�Fair.�There�will�have�a�variety�of�informational� and� FUN� booths� for� both� adults� and� children.� CPR� class� from� 1pm-4pm,� for� the� unbeatable� price� of� $37.� Part� of� the� proceeds� go� to� Shepherd’s� Rest�Ministries.�FREE�Group�Fitness�classes�8:30am�–�11:00pm�and�FREE�childcare.� �For�more�information,�or�questions�please�call�Anna�Hardy�at�770-439-7539.

AUDITIONS FOR ‘ANNIE’ AND BEAUTY AND THE BEAST– Showbiz�Kids�Dance�Theater‘Annie’ Auditions HELD OVER through October �0th

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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!

2009 HOLIDAY MARKET�-�Due�West�United�Methodist�ChurchNovember 7; Saturday 9am-2pmHoliday�Market,�Bake�Sale�&�Silent�Auction.�Holiday�creations,�decorative�items,�cre-ative�children’s�gifts,�and�more!�Silent�Auction�w/fabulous�gifts!�The�church�is�located�at�3956�Due�West�Rd,�Marietta.�For�more�info�call�Karen�Coffeen�at�770-590-0982.

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��“2009 PAULDING’S BEAUTIFUL MISS BEAUTY PAGEANT” –�Dallas�Theater��November 2�; SaturdayThe�age�divisions�for�this�competition�will�be�0-12�months�to�16-24�years�old.�Pro-ceeds� benefit� “The� Puckett� Lake� Community� Youth� Outreach� Program”� in� Powder�Springs.�For�questions�or�entry�form,�contact�Renee�Buchanan�@�770-845-8769.

GRIEFSHARE GROUP�-�Northwest�Christian�ChurchOngoing; Monday nights 7pm – 9pmJoin� 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�nwcc�office�@nwcc.net�or�call�770-425-2525.

SQUARE DANCE CLASSES –�Greenbrook�Community�CenterOngoing; Thursday 7:�0pmThe�Paulding�Square�Dance�Club�meets�weekly�for�square�dance�classes.�The�classes�will�be�at�the�Greenbrook�Community�Center�at�149�Greenfield�Road�in�Hiram,�and�are�open�to�ALL�AGES.�Call�Sandra�for�more�information�678-799-0662.

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.

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES�–�Northwest�Christian�ChurchOngoing every month.� NWCC� is� a� host� site� for� residents� of� Paulding� and� area�counties.�New�food�menus/month.�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;�menus�at�angelfoodministries.com.�For�location�and�more�info,�call�Helping�Hands�at�678-261-8536�or�the�church�at�770-425-2525.�The�church�is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.

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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ctober� gives� us� plenty� of� reason� to� get� off� the� couch� by� bringing� us�crisp,�cool�air,�beautiful�leaves,�apples,�and�pumpkins.�Grab�your�family�and�head�up�to�the�mountains�for�some�fall�fun!

38th�Annual�Georgia�Apple�Festival�in�Ellijay,�GA.��October�10th�-11th�and�17th�–�18th.��There�are�over�300�vendors�with�handmade,�hand-crafted�items,�as�well�as�many�on-site�demonstrations�of�how�selected�types�of�crafts�are�made.�Each�year�promises�many�new�crafts�as�well�as�favorites�from�past�festivals.�A�parade�and�antique�car�show�are�featured�every�year.

Nestled� in� the�mighty�Appalachian�Mountains,�Ellijay� is� the�heart�of�Georgia’s�apple�country.�From�late�August�to�December,�roadside�stands�abound�with�the�tastiest,�tree-ripened�mountain�apples�available.�By�buying�direct�from�the�growers,�you�are�assured�of�getting�better�tasting,�fresher,�less�expensive�apples�amidst�some�of�the�state’s�most�breathtaking�scenery.�Visit�georgiaapplefestival.org�for�more�information.

•� Aaron's�Apple�House,�Hwy�52�East��706-273-3180•� Hillcrest�Orchards,�9696�Hwy�52�East,�(9�miles�east�of�Ellijay)��706-273-3838•� Panorama�Orchards,�Inc.,�Hwy�515,�East�Ellijay��706-276-3813•� R�&�A�Orchards,�5505�Hwy�52�East��706-273-3821•� Red�Apple�Barn,�Hwy.�282/US�76�(3�miles�west�of�Ellijay)��706-635-5898

A�great�outdoor�family�treat�is�a�visit�to�a�corn�maze.�If�there�are�several�of�you,�divide�into� groups� and� make� a� game� of� it� by� seeing� who� can� finish� first,� but� NO� cutting�through�the�corn�rows!��•� Uncle� Shucks� Corn� Maze� –� 4525� Highway� 53E,� Dawsonville,� GA.� Visit� the� the�

12�acre�corn�maze,�hayrides,� food,�and�of�course,�the�“Pick-Your-Own”�Pumpkin�Patch.�Visit�uncleshucks.com�or�call�1-888-OSHUCKS�for�hours�of�operation�and�directions.

•� Hillbilly�Corn�Maze�–�274�Radio�Road,�Dahlonega,�GA.�Great�family�fun,�from�pick-ing�your�own�pumpkins,�to�corn�mazes�for�both�young�and�old,�to�old-fashioned�hayrides,�pony�rides,�mini�hay�bale�maze�for�the�little�ones,�concessions�and�much�more!�Visit�hillbillycornmaze.com�or�call�706-867-0940�for�more�information.

•� Burt’s�Farm�-�4801�Highway�52,�Dawsonville,�GA.��Pumpkin�patch,�hayrides,�and�gift�shop.�The�pumpkin�selection�is�vast�and�the�quantity�is�never�ending.��One�of�the�most�fascinating�features�of�Burt’s�farm�is�the�impressive�selection�of�pump-kins,�winter�squash,�gourds�and�fall�decorations.�Indian�corn,�cornstalks�and�hay�bales�are�also�in�never�ending�supply�at�the�farm.�Hayrides�and�fieldtrips�pulled�by�John�Deere�tractors�that�take�you�through�a�winding�trail�filled�with�nature�and�beauty.�Don’t�forget�to�check�the�“barn”�store�for�Burt’s�fresh�baked�goodies.�Visit�burtsfarm.com�or�call�1-800-600-BURT�for�more�information�and�directions.

If�you’d�like�to�get�into�the�saddle,�North�Georgia�offers�some�fabulous�trail�rides�for�the�adventurous�type!��•� Blanche� Manor� Horseback� Riding,� Blue� Ridge,� GA� 706.455.RIDE.� www.blanche�

manor.com.�•� Sunny�Farms�North,�Dahlonega,�GA.��706.867.9167��sunnyfarmsnorth.com.�•� Trackrock�Stables,�Blairsville,�GA.��706.745.5252��trackrock.com/stables.•� Gold�City�Corral,�Dahlonega,�GA.��706.867.9395��goldcitycorral.com.�•� The�Dillard�House�Stables,�Dillard,�GA�706.746.2038�dillardhousestables.com.�

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Renee Henry� and� her� husband,� Dunn,� live� in� Marietta.� They� have� two�children,�a�son,�Gage-age�16�and�a�daughter,�McLain-age�13.�Completing�their� family� is� their� poodle,� Sam.� Renee� is� a� front� office� clerk� at� Dowell�Elementary,�and�“loves”�her� job.�Renee�enjoys�scrapbooking�and�photog-raphy�and�has�used�her�skills�to�document�both�the�“good�and�the�bad”�of�her�treatment.�

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!

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Nancy Wood� and�her�husband,�Henry,�have�been� residents�of�Dallas� for�29�years.�They�have�quite�an�extended�family,�Jaime,�Lindsay�and�her�hus-band�Edward�and�son�Jackson,�age�3,�and�Jeff�and�his�wife�Rondee.�Nancy�is�a�Nurse�and�is�the�Director�of�School�Nurses�for�Paulding.�Nancy�loves�to�cook�and�has�a�collection�of�cookbooks�and�hopes�to�write�her�own�in�near�future.

Nancy�is�a�breast�cancer�survivor�of�14�years.�Her�cancer�was�detected�by�routine�mammogram.�She�then�went�through�a�lumpectomy�and�then�chemotherapy�and�radiation�therapy.�Nancy�and�Henry�are�members�of�Dallas�First�UMC.�

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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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.

We� would� like� to� thank� Allen� Turner,� Heather� Knuth� and� Debbie� Jones� at� the� Law�Offices�of�Allen�Turner�in�Dallas,�for�the�use�of�the�Historic�Henderson�House�as�the�beautiful�back�drop�for�this�very�special�cover!�The�Historic�Henderson�House�has�a�very�rich�history�which�dates�back�to�the�early�1800s�when�the�home�was�built�for�the�John�Henderson�family.�During�the�Civil�War�the�house�was�used�as�the�headquarters�for�Generals�Sherman�and�McPhearson�and�a�hospital�for�wounded�Confederate�sol-diers.� Since� then,� it�has�been�a�Bed�and�Breakfast,� a� restaurant,� and� for� the� last�10�years,�it’s�been�the�law�offices�for�Allen�Turner.�We�truly�appreciate�their�enthusiasm�to�participate�in�our�2nd�Anniversary�cover�shoot�and�for�staying�late�so�we�could�get�our�shots.�Breast�Cancer�Awareness�is�an�important�topic,�and�affects�both�women�and�men.�We�would�like�to�remind�all� ladies�to�routinely�do�self�exams,�teach�your�daughters�the�importance� of� these� self� exams,� and� schedule� a� yearly� mammogram,� if� you� haven’t�done�so�already.�Don’t�be�ashamed�to�fight�like�a�girl,�remember�you’re�in�the�fight�to�“Save�the�TaTas!”

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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

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all� and� winter� are� great� times�to� take� a� cruise.� Going� on� a�cruise� is�a�very�exciting� time.�

A� cruise� is� filled� with� fun� recreational�activities,�great�dining,�a�wide�variety�of�quality�entertainment,�and�much�more.�Because�going�a�cruise�means�being�on�the� water� far� away� from� the� stores� on�land,� there� are� a� number� of� essential�items�that�one�should�bring.��. Clothing:� When� selecting� the� clothing�you�will�take,�you�need�to�consider�what�ports�you� will� be� visiting.� Warm� climates� will� require�light�clothing,�shorts,�bathing�suits...etc.�If�you�are�going�to�colder�climates�such�as�Alaska,�bring�warm�clothing,�coats,� gloves,�hats...etc.� If� you�will� be� attending� formal�dinners,� such� as� the� Captain’s� Dinner,� make� sure� you�bring�the�appropriate�attire�that�fits�the�occasion.�2. Health Items:�When�going�on�a�cruise,�there�will�be�a�variety�of�different�foods�and�beverages�that�may�result�in�an�upset�stomach.�You�also�may�get�sea�sick,�headaches,�or� minor� scrapes.� One� should� bring� a� medical� kit� that�includes� an�antacid,� aspirin,�band-aids,�nausea�medica-tion�and�antibiotic�ointment.��. Useful Items:� A� few� items� that� you� may� require�include:� hair� dryer,� alarm� clock,� books� for� late� night�reading,�sunscreen,�sunglasses,�flashlight�with�batteries,�

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method�of�keeping�in�contact�with�one�another�on�the�ship.

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cameras�for�swimming�when�you�are�in�a�port.�5. Electronics:�When�bringing�an�MP3�player,�compact�CD�player,�laptop,�or�PDA,�make�sure�you�have�batteries.�As� well,� don’t� forget� your� cell� phone� and� charger,� but�be� mindful� of� extra� charges� for� being� in� international�waters.�6. Important Documents:� Necessary� documents� that�you� will� need� include:� passport,� I.D.,� cruise� tickets,�maps,�guide�books,�and� traveler’s�checks.�You�can�also�bring�language�translator�if�you�are�going�into�a�country�where�English�is�rarely�spoken.�7. Medical:�It� is�important�to�make�sure�you�bring�any�

identification�that�indicates�that� you� have� a� medical� condition� (medical�bracelet.)�As�well,�bring�any�important�medications�that�you�require�on�a�daily�basis.�Keep�a� list�of�medications�with�you�in�case�of�an�emergency.�Tell�the�cruise�medical�staff� if� you�have�a�condition� that� they�should�be�aware�of�such�as�epilepsy.�Also,� if�you�are�allergic� to� foods�or�medications,� make� sure� you� inform� the� medical� staff.�Bring�a�list�of�emergency�phone�numbers.�8. Traveler’s Bag:� Assemble� a� travel� carry�bag�with� all�of�the�important�items�that�you�should�keep�with�you�at�all� times.� (Travelers� checks,� wallet...etc.)� Watch� out� for�people� who� pick� pocket� by� keeping� your� items� secure�when�you�are�on�the�ship�and�out�in�the�ports.�The�best�method�of�ensuring�that�you�bring�all�the�essen-tials�on�the�cruise�is�to�make�a�list.�This�will�make�pack-ing�much�easier,�and�when�you�are�heading�out� to�sea�on� your� luxurious� vacation� cruise,� you� will� be� relaxed�knowing�you�have�everything�you�need.

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By Natalie Thomason

ith�cold�and�flu�season�fast�approaching,�we�would�like�to�remind�you�of�a�few�ways�to�create�a�healthier�childcare�environment.

Frequent�and�proper�hand�washing� is�a�MUST.�Parents,�children�and�child-care�employees�should�follow�the�proper�hand�washing�technique.�Soap�and�warm�water�should�be�used�while�rubbing�your�hands�together.�Don’t�forget�to� clean� the� top� of� your� hands� and� between� your� fingers.� This� technique�should�be�done�for�approximately�20�seconds.�Dry�your�hands�with�a�single�use�towel�and�turn�the�faucet�off�using�the�towel�before�discarding�in�trash.�Hand�washing�should�be�done�periodically�throughout�the�day�and�especially�before�eating�and�after�diapering�and�toileting,�blowing�nose,�sneezing�and�coughing.��

Sick�children�should�stay�home.�An�illness�can�spread�rapidly,�causing�more�children�to�get�sick�and�could�cause�the�sickness�to�repeat�itself.�It�is�very�important�to�keep�your�children�out�of� school� in�order� to�prevent� the�spread�of�germs�and�sickness.�Children� should� not� return� to� school� until� they� are� symptom� free� for� at� least� 24�hours.�This�means�the�child�shall�have�no�signs�of�fever�(>101°),�diarrhea�or�vomiting�(without�the�use�of�medication�to�reduce�or�eliminate�the�symptom).�One�important�thing�to�note�is�that�if�your�child�had�severe�symptoms�you�should�always�seek�medi-cal�attention.

One�good�preventative�measure�is�to�instruct�children�to�cover�their�mouth�should�they�cough�or�sneeze.�They�should�be�taught�to�cough�or�sneeze�into�their�arm�or�elbow�and�not�their�hands.�This�prevents�germs�from�spreading�to�everything�they�touch�before�they�wash�their�hands.

Parents,�as�well�as�the�child�care�center,�should�regularly�disinfect�commonly�shared�items�such�as�toys,�light�switches,�doorknobs�and�toilet/faucet�handles.�Once�a�child�is�sick�it�is�very�important�to�thoroughly�clean�the�child’s�environment.�This�includes�the�bed�linens,�stuffed�animals,� furniture�and�toys.�Make�sure�to�read�the� label�on�the�disinfectant�to�know�how�long�to�leave�the�cleaner�on�the�surface�to�adequately�kill�all�germs.��During�this�time�of�year�Georgia�weather�is�very�unpredictable.�Please�remember�to�dress�your�children�appropriately�for�indoor�activities�and�provide�a�jacket�for�out-door�play.�Also�remember�to�frequently�launder�your�jackets�to�rid�them�of�germs.

By�using�these�methods�you�can�reduce�or�eliminate�the�risks�of�your�family�being�infected�with�a�cold�and�or�flu�during�the�coming�season.�Inevitably�adults�and�chil-dren�are�going�to�get�sick�but�please�help�everyone�by�doing�your�part�to�minimize�the�spread�of�germs.

Natalie Thomason is the Regional Director of West Georgia Children’s Academy.

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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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he�demand�for�dog�Halloween�costumes�has�grown�in�the�past�number�of�years.�Some�families�like�to�have�their�dog�with�them�while�trick-or-treating� for�security�purposes;�how�about�dressing�your�buddy�up�for�

Halloween� and� allow� him� to� have� fun� too,�keeping�dog�Halloween�safety�in�mind�of�course.�With�

a�properly�trained�pet�and�dog-loving�neigh-bors,�it�can�be�a�family�event.

Some� dogs� like� getting� dressed� up� and� the�attention� they� get.� Those� who� are� not� party�

animals� may� become� stressed.�� Here� are� some�tips�that�may�get�your�best�friend�in�the�mood.

Tips for Persuasion1.�Don’t�wait�until�Halloween�day,�start�a�couple�of�weeks�before�to�get�your�dog�accustomed�to�the�costume�using�treats�to�persuade�him.2.� Let� your� buddy� sniff� around� the� costume,� lay�it�over�him�for�a�minute,�praise�him�and�give�him�a�treat.�Do�this�several�times.�Every�day�follow�this�

procedure,� leaving� the� costume� on� longer� each�time.

3.� Loosely�put� the� costume�on� your�doggy� and� repeat�what� you�have�done� in� the�instructions� above.� A� minute� at� first� and� then� gradually� take� longer� increments.�Accompany�this�with�many�of�treats�and�much�praise.4.�If�your�dog�gets�nervous�and�agitated,�and�does�not�liking�the�costume�idea,�forget�it.�A�doggy�t-shirt,�Halloween�collar�or�bandana�may�be�a�better�alternative.

Dog Halloween Costumes – Tips for Safety1.�The�correct�fit�is�important�-�not�too�tight�or�constricting.2.�Avoid�impeding�the�breathing,�hearing,�sight,�movement�or�barking.3.�Costumes�should�not�cause�overheating.4.� The� costume� should� be� checked� for� things� that� may� be� poisonous� or� that� may�choke�your�doggy.5.�A�dog�should�not�at�any�time�be�left�unattended�when�wearing�a�costume.6.�All�rubber�bands�should�be�removed�immediately.

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.

Safety on Halloween - Outside1.�Every�Halloween�pets�are�injured,�stolen�tormented�and�tortured.�It�is�important�not�to�leave�your�dog�outside�on�Halloween.2.� If� you�walk�your�dog�Halloween�evening,�be�vigilant� of� what� he� may� pick� up� along� the�path.3.�Do�have�your�dog�on�a�leash�and�make�sure�he�is�wearing�a�collar�and�ID.4.�Set�Jack�O’Lanterns�and�lighted�candles�where�they�cannot�be�tipped�over.

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.

ime� flies�when�you�are�having� fun!�This�October� issue� is�Our�Town’s�SECOND�ANNIVERSARY�ISSUE!�We�feel�so�blessed�to�have�wonderfully,�faithful� readers�each�month�and�our� loyal� advertisers� that�keep�us� in�

business.�For�many�businesses,�this�past�year�has�been�difficult,�and�we�are�so�thankful�that�we�are�still�here!�God�has�truly�blessed�us�by�allowing�our�business�to�grow�during�this�trying�economy.

We�would�like�to�thank�our�cover�photographer,�Brigette�Carruth�of�In�Focus�Photography.�Brigette� is�a�God-send�and�though�she�endured�her�own�trial�this�past�year,�we�appreciate�her�time,�talents�and�caring.�She�truly�knows�us�so�well,�which�is�such�a�treat�in�this�business.�

We� hope� you� are� enjoying� the� changes� we� made� recently� including� ALL�GLOSS�pages�and�the�new�format,�and�we�are�equally�as�excited�about�our�future� and� the�plan�God�has� for�Our�Town.�We�are� already�blessed�by� the�friends�we�have�forged�in�this�business�and�the�groups�and�families�we�have�met�from�Paulding.�We�especially�want�to�thank�our�advertisers;�the�members�of�the�Our�Town�Family.�It’s�important�for�every�business�to�advertise,�and�by�putting�their� trust� in�us�means�so�much.�We�hope�you�will�patronize�these�businesses;�each�one�of�them�is�truly�special.��

God�Bless�and�Thank�you�all!

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Our�Town�would�like�to�express�our�heartfelt�concern�for�those�who

experienced�any�loss�as�a�result�of�the�recent�flooding.Our�thoughts�and�prayers�with�you.�

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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!

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utumn� is� in� full� swing;� the� trees� are� bursting� with� color.� Fields� are�decorated� in� a� lovely� fall� palette� of� orange,� red� and� gold� squash� and�pumpkins,�as�well�as�other�fall�produce.�

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Lori has been a contributor to several magazines and writes about home, family, food and shopping.

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