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About the Cover...............................................................5Health & Fitness: Improving Health & Body..................6 Calendar of Events......................................................8, 9, 11Relationships: Anxieties..................................................12 Family Focus: Vitamin D..................................................14 Seasonal: Tribute to Dads..................................................16Home Improvement: Concrete Floor Stains................17Home & Design: Recliners................................................18 Medical: Physical Therapy................................................21Finance: Health Savings Account..................................22 Community: CASA........................................................24Outdoor: Summer Grilling.............................................26 Spotlight: Canongate Golf..............................................27Gardening: Writing Spiders...........................................28 Travel: Food Hotspots.....................................................30 Letter from the Editors.....................................................32 Pets: Keeping Cool...........................................................33 June Crossword...............................................................34 What’s Cookin’: Red Cabbage........................................34

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or�the�month�of�June,�we�are�proud�to�introduce�you�to�a�very�special� family�–�The�Bailey’s�-�Keith,�Angela,�Denise�and�Rodney.

Keith�and�Angela�Bailey�have� lived� in�Paulding� for� the�past�six�years.�Keith� is� from�Powder� Springs� and� Angela� is� originally� from� Dothan,� Alabama,� but� has� been� in�Georgia�for�the�past�15�years.�Both�Keith�and�Angela�have�lived�all�over�Atlanta,�until�settling�in�Paulding�when�they�married.

Keith�and�Angela�were�introduced�to�each�other�through�mutual�friends.�This�month�they�will�celebrate�their�sixth�wedding�anniversary.

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When�the�Bailey’s�decided�to�start�a�family,�they�began�to�talk� about� adoption.�They� checked� into� adopting� a�baby�from�several�different�areas,�but�sadly�discovered�the�cost�was� way� beyond� their� budget.� One� evening� they� were�watching� Fox� 5� News� -� Wednesday’s� Child.� From� this�informative�segment,�they�got�the�idea�to�foster-to-adopt�a�child.�

In� the� Foster/Adopt� pro-gram,� Keith� and� Angela� first�had�to�see� if� they�qualified.�Of� course,� they� were� able�to� pass� all� the� necessary�qualifications.� After� only� a�couple�of�months,�they�received�a�call�that�they�had�a�match!�When�Keith�and�Angela�went�into�the�office,�the�agent�said,�“We�know�you�only�wanted�one�child,�but�would�you�be�willing�to�take�a�brother�and�sister?”��“Of�course!!!”�they�said�without�hesitation�and�before�they�knew� it,� they� were� welcoming� home� their� precious�children,�Denise�and�Rodney.��In� the� last� three� years,� the� Bailey’s� have� created�

a� beautiful� bond� as� a� family.� They� are� very� active� and� enjoy�spending� time�at� their� lake�house� riding� four�wheelers,�bikes�and� jumping�on� the�trampoline.�The� children�have�both�been� active� in� gymnastics.�Denise� is� currently�taking�electric�guitar�lessons�and�has�also�been�involved�in�cheerleading�and�softball.��Rodney�enjoys�playing�baseball�and�basketball.�

Angela�is�now�a�stay-at-home�mom�after�being�a�Veterinary�Technician�for�20�years.�Keith�has�been�a�lineman�for�Greystone�Power�for�13�years.�This� is�the�family�they�always�wanted.�Both�Keith�and�Angela�encourage�anyone�who�wants�to�have�children�to�consider�what�they�did�and�give�other�children�a�chance�to�have�a�family�of�their�own.

If�you�know�of�a�special�person,�family�or�group�in�Paulding,�we’d�like�you�to�nomi-nate�them�for�a�future�cover.�Send�an�email�to�[email protected].�Include�the�names,�ages,�why�you�think�they�should�be�on�the�cover,�and�contact� information.�(Please�don’t�submit�your�own.�It’s�quite�the�surprise�to�be�nominated.)�Our�selec-tion�committee�will�carefully�review�the�nominations.

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By Charlie Parish

t’s� that� time�of�year�again;� the� time�when�we�break� out� our� swimsuits� and� head� for� the�beach,�pool,�or� just� lay�out� to�get� a� tan.�This�

is� the� time� of� year� when� the� fruits� of� taking�care� of� our� bodies� are� put� on�display.�Working� out� and� eating�right� can� seem� like� an� endless�cycle,�and�it�can�be�quite�confus-ing� to� know� exactly� when� and�where� to� start� our� journey� of�getting�in�shape.

There� are� a� few� simple� rules�to� follow� that� can� make� reach-ing� your� goals� easier.�The�most�

important� thing� when� trying� to� get�into�great�physical� condition� is�eating�right.�So�much�advice� is�out� there.�But�one�basic�bit�of�advice�when�considering�what�to�stock�your�house�with�from� the� store� is� what� I� am� about� to� tell� you,� so� take�notes.

Stick� to� the�outside�of� the� isles�when�shopping.�Notice�that�most�of�the�foods�with�chemicals�and�extra�fats�are�located�on�in�the�isles.�Take�a�close�look�at�what�is�on�the�outside�of� the� isles� -� fruits,� veggies,�organic� foods,� and�lean� meats.�Try� to� avoid� the� insides� of� the� isles� where�sugars�and�starches�live.

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Also,� use� portion� control.�You� can� eat� healthy,� but� if�you� are� going� back� for� seconds,� thirds� and� so� on,� you�are�doing�more�harm�than�good.�A�good�rule�of�thumb�is�using�your� fist� to�size�your�portions.�Each�helping�of�

meats,� veggies,� and� so� on� should� be� about� the� size� of�your� fist.�This�will�keep�you�from�overeating.�Try� to�eat�four� solid� meals� a� day� and� avoid� eating� after� eight� at�night,�if�you�can.

Working� out� regularly� is� the� next� component� to� this�puzzle.�Just� as� with� eating,� there� are� tons� of� different�approaches� to� working� out.� If� you� have� never� worked�out�before,�it�would�be�very�helpful�to�consult�a�personal�trainer�to�get�you�on�the�right�path.�No�one�workout�is�right�for�everyone.�Everyone�is�different;�therefore�every�

workout�must�be� tailored�to� the� individual.�The� trainer�will�find�out�about�your�background�as�far�as�any�injuries�you�may�have,�medical�restraints,�and�past�workout�his-

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Being� active� in� general� is� the� key�element� to� shaping� up.� When�you� have� a� choice� between� tak-ing� the� elevator� and� the� stairs,�

choose�the�stairs�to�burn�a�few�extra�calories.�When�you�drive�to�the�store,�

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can�get�a�few�more�steps�in�your�day.�Incor-porating� these� little� choices� into� your� day� will� greatly�improve� your�health.�It’s� your�decision,� and�your�body�will�thank�you�for�every�effort�you�make.

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PAULDING CHAMBER - GEORGIA POWER LUNCHEONPaulding County Senior Community CenterJune 3; Thursday 11:30 to 1:00pm Join�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�reservation,�go�to�the�website�pauldingchamber.org�or�call�770-445-6016.

3rd ANNUAL PENNY MCHENRY HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL Historic Downtown Douglasville June 4-6; Friday through Sunday at various times and locationsCome� join� the� fun� at� the� 3rd� annual� Penny� McHenry� Hydrangea� Festival.�The� festival� will� include� a� Ball� featuring� a� Hat� Display� Parade,� Main� Street�Market,�Flower�Show,�day�and�night�garden� tours,�vendors,� food�music�and�entertainment.�Visit� the�website� to�check�scheduling�and�other� information.�PennyMcHydrangeaFestival.com

MAGICIAN CAMPS – Taylor Farm Park�June 7-11; Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:30pm is Junior Camp – Ages 8-12 June 7-11; Mon-Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm is Mini Magic Camp – Ages 5-7

This�course�in�magic�and�illusion�for�children�is�designed�to�give�the�beginner�the�chance�to�learn�and�practice�over�two�dozen�magic�tricks.�Campers�get�all�the�props�they�need�to�perform�the�tricks�they�learn.�Cost�is�$66,�plus�a�$15�lab�fee�for�a�custom�magic�kit.�The�park�is�located�at�1380�Pine�Valley�Road�in�Powder�Springs.�Call�770-222-3270�to�register.�MORE�CAMPS�LISTED�ON�PAGE�11

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “Hero Head Quarters” Northwest Christian ChurchJune 7-9; Monday through Wednesday 6pm – 8:45pmJune 11; Friday – Special Family EventChildren�will�discover�unnamed�heroes�who�were�not�super�or�powerful,�yet�their�small�acts�were�used�by�God�to�do�wonderful�things!�Open�to�preschool�through�5th�grade.�This�fun�program�is�free�and�you�can�register�now�at�www.nwcc.net.�Preschool�spaces� are� limited� so� don’t� delay!� NWCC� is� located� at� 3737� Dallas-Acworth� Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�call�770-425-2525�or�email�at�[email protected].

FAMILY MOVIE BY MOONLIGHT– Northwest Christian ChurchJune 11; Friday – at duskPlease� join�us�at�NWCC�for�a� free�outdoor� family�movie.�Load�up�the�car�with� the�whole�family�and�some�chairs�or�blankets�for�seating�and�plan�to�join�us�for�“Cloudy�with�a�Chance�of�Meatballs!”�Northwest�Christian�Church�is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�NWCC�is�located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.,�Acworth.�For�more�info�call�770-425-2525�or�email�at�[email protected].

‘JOURNEY OF COURAGE’ BOOK SIGNING– Paulding ChamberJune 12; Saturday 11am – 2pmPaulding�native�and�local�author,�Tammie�Hall�introduces�her�new�book�‘Journey�of�Courage’.�Books�available�for�$16;�free�autographs.�Live�music,�children’s�activities�and�food.�Call�770-445-6016�

SPRING FLING – Poplar SquareJune 12; Saturday 11am – 4pmGreat�FREE� family� event;�bring� your�kids,� friends,� the�whole� family!�There�will� be�a� moon� walk,� games,� raffles� and� prizes.� Fun� for� everyone!� � For� more� information�or� if� you� would� like� to� participate� as� a� vendor,� call� Feder� Joseph� 770-715-7615.�

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SADDLE RIDGE RANCH”First Baptist Lithia SpringsJune 12; Saturday 6pm – 9pm, Kick Off HoedownJune 14-18; Monday through Friday 8:45am to 12noonVBS� is� free�and�open� to�ages�3�years� to�completed�5th�grade.�FBCLS� is� located�at�3566�Veteran’s�Memorial�Highway�in�beautiful�downtown�Lithia�Springs.�Pre-register�at�fbcls.org�or�call�770-948-2126�for�more�information�and�directions.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Pickett’s Mill Baptist ChurchJune 13-18; Sunday 6pm-9pmJoin�us� for�a� fun�week�at� the�Saddle�Ridge�Ranch.�Small�group�Bible�study,�Crafts,�Music,�Games!�Go�to�pmbchurch.net�and�click�on�VBS�2010�to�register�now!�PMBC-�7147�Hiram�Acworth�Hwy,�Dallas,�770-423-0955

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4th ANNUAL MARCH AGAINST METH 5K AND 10K WALK/RUNSilver Comet Trail Hiram TrailheadJune 19; Saturday 7am Register and 8am RunThe�Family�Alliance�of�Paulding�is�hosting�their�4th�Annual�Walk/Run�benefiting�the�Meth�Alliance.�This�is�their�main�event�and�fundraiser�and�each�year�it�does�a�great�job�getting�out�the�anti-meth�message�and�raising�money�for�the�organization.�Won’t�you�participate?�Registration�will�begin�at�07:00am�and�the�5k�will�begin�at�08:00am.�Participants�over�12�pre-register�by�June�1�for�$20,�after�is�$25;�Participants�12�and�under�are�$5.00�less.�Registration�forms�are�available�online�at�methpaulding.org.�For�more�info�call�678-202-5777.

PROPHECY SEMINAR & DEBATE - Midway Presbyterian ChurchJune 19; Saturday 1pm-9pmIs�Modern-Day�Israel�a�Fulfillment�of�Bible�Prophecy?�This�FREE�seminar�include�ses-sions�“The�Culture�Implications�of�Bible�Prophecy,”�“The�Gog�and�Magog�Prophecy�of�Ezekiel�38�and�39”�and�“the�Interpretation�of�Zechariah�12�and�14”.�The�debate�starts�at�7pm.�The�church�is�located�on�Dallas�Highway/120�in�Marietta.�Go�to�www.americanvision.com/prophecysummit.aspx�and�reserve�your�space.�

FATHER’S DAY�June 20; Sunday

SURGE ART & SPORTS CAMP 2010East Paulding High and Middle Schools and West Ridge ChurchJune 21-25; Monday - Friday 6:00-9:00pmSurge�is�for�kids�entering�1st�through�6th�grade�in�the�fall�of�2010.�Nominal�cost�of�$15;�pre-register�online�at�westridge.com�or�call�770-222-2125.

FIELD OF HOPE’S ANNUAL BREAST CANCER GOLF TOURN. - Bentwater Golf ClubJune 21; MondayThe�fees�for�players�are�$100/individual�or�$350/team�of�four�and�includes�18-holes�of�golf,�cart,�full�use�of�practice�range�with�practice�balls,�goody�bag,�lunch�and�player�gift.�Sponsorship�Opportunities�Available.�For�more�information�please�contact�Joelle�Allison�@�678-314-9852.�

GEORGIA CLASSIC RIDES “BLOCK PARTIES - Downtown Dallas�June 26; Saturday 5pm – 10pmDon’t�miss�these�beautiful�cars�and�great�people!�Visit�them�online�at�www.georgia�classicrides.com�for�membership�and�photos.

3RD ANNUAL FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONBen Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial ParkJuly 3; Saturday 6pm-10pmCITY� OF� HIRAM� Salutes� the� Stars� &� Stripes� with� live� music,� fireworks� and� lots� of�family� fun.� �For�more� info�contact�Cynthia�Geyer,�770-943-3726,�x-225�or�cgeyer@�hiram-ga.gov�

THE PAUDING COUNTY - JULY 4TH SINGING – Dallas First BaptistJuly 3; Saturday 10am – 3:30pm�Don’t�miss�this�grand�tradition�of�shape�note�singing.�Admission�is�free.�

2nd ANNUAL WOLFPACK SUMMER BASEBALL CAMPNorth Paulding High SchoolJuly 12-15; Monday – Thursday 8am – NoonNorth�Paulding�Baseball�Diamond�Club,�players�and�coaches�would�like�to�invite�you�to� the�2nd�Annual�Baseball�Camp.�The�Camp� is�open� to�all� rising�1st� through�8th�graders.�The�cost�is�$100.00�or�$80/player�for�groups�of�8�or�more.�Reserve�your�spot�and� register�now!�Registration�and�camp� information� is� available�online� at�npwolf�packbaseball.com.�

HIGH SEAS EXPEDITION VBS - Freedom ChurchJuly 29-30, 5-8:30pm; July 31, 10am-4:30pm; August 1, 10am-2pmCome� join� us� as� we� explore� the� mighty� love� of� God� this� summer� at� High� Seas�Expedition�VBS!�For�more�information�and�to�register�your�child,�please�visit�www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/freedomchurch�or�call�Andrea�Simmonette�at�404-643-8183.�Registration�deadline�is�July�15th.�Freedom�Church�is�located�at�474�Hiram�Sudie�in�Dallas.

“AN EVENING WITH ELVIS” - Dallas Theater and Civic CenterJuly 31; Saturday Pre-Show Gathering 5pm and Concert 7pmThis�exciting�concert�features�Jeffery�Cole�as�Elvis�and�is�joined�by�Rev.�Johnny�Turner�and�the�Steadfast�Quartet.�Come�early�to�the�civic�center�for�a�community�showcase�with� local� business,� dinner� from�Rodney’s�BBQ,� raffles� and� a� chance� to�win�great�prizes.� General� admission� tickets� are� $15� and� proceeds� benefit� Shepherd’s� Rest�Ministries.� Call� 770-443-5213� for� information� and� tickets� locations.� Tickets� can� be�picked�up�at�Cornerstone�Chiropractic�in�Hiram�and�other�select�locations.

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DALLAS FARMER’S MARKET OPENING DAY - Downtown DallasOngoing each Saturday until Fall; 8am – 11:30amFresh�produce� and� vegetables,� flower� and�herb� seedlings,� fresh� cut� flowers,�fresh�baked�breads,�pickles,�jellies,�honey,�fresh�eggs,�herbal�seasonings,�and�much�more!

PAULDING COUNTY/WEST COBB “MOPS” - Fortified Hills BaptistOngoing; Every other Friday; 9:15am – 10:45amMOTHERS�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�every�other�Friday�of�the�month;�please�check�with�the�church�for�exact�dates.�The�church�is�located�at�4705�E.�Paulding�Drive,�Dallas.�678-363-7720�Visit�fhbc.net�or�email�[email protected]�with�questions.

PAULDING 45 & OVER SINGLES CLUB ACTIVITIESOngoing; 2nd Tuesday of each 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.�For�more�information�please�call�Andree�at�770-505-3237.

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WEST COBB MOTHER’S & MORE – West Cobb ChapterOngoing; 3rd Thursday of the month 7:30pmThe�West�Cobb�Chapter�of�Mother’s�and�More�address�mother’s�needs�and�provide�opportunities�for��mothers�to�have�some�“me”�time�while�bonding�with�other�moth-ers.� From� playgroups� to� book� clubs,� you’ll� find� ways� to� balance� work� and� family,�adjust�to�motherhood,�and�make�life�more�fun!�The�Chapter�meets�the�first�and�third�Thursdays�of�the�month�at�7:30�pm�at�West�Cobb�Chiropractic,�5041�Dallas�Hwy.�suite�500,�Marietta.�For�details,�email�us�at�westcobbmothers�andmore�@�yahoo.com

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SUMMER CAMPS sponsored by Paulding County Parks and Rec � �Paulding�Parks�and�Rec�have�camps�all�summer�long�at�both�Mt.�Tabor�and�Taylor�Farm�Parks.�For�a�complete�camp�description�visit�www.paulding.gov�and�look�under�“park�and�rec”,�then�“camps”.�To�register�or�get�more�information,�please�call�770-505-3885�Mt�Tabor�Park,�or�770-222-3270�Taylor�Farm�Park.

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ife� is� complicated� and� anxiety� is� a� normal�reaction�to�stress.�Some�experiences�of�anxi-ety� are� an� expected� part� of� life.� However,�

when�anxiety�becomes�extreme�it�develops�into�a�disabling�disorder.�Anxiety�disorders�are�mental�health�conditions�that�include�excessive�amounts�of�nervousness,�fear,�worry,�or�dread.�Anxiety�dis-orders� are� the� most� common� psychological� dif-ficulty�and�one�that�affects�over�40�million�adults�in�the�United�States.

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tion�of� these� issues.�Whatever� the� cause,� anxiety�disor-ders�are�serious�and�painful.

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to�control�or� stop.�Other�disorders� that�are� thought� to�be�related�to�OCD�include�trichotillomania�(compulsive�hair�pulling),�and�compulsive�shoplifting.

Panic Disorder�involves�intense�and�sudden�periods�of�fear�or�even�terror.�There�is�typically�an�abrupt�onset�that�involves� physical� symptoms� such� as� racing� heart� rate,�difficulty� breathing,� shaking,� chest� pain,� hot� flashes� or�chilling�and�an�intense�sense�of�fear.�Panic�attacks�are�not�medically�dangerous,�but�they�are�terrifying.��

Phobias� are� intense� fears� and� avoidance� of� situations�(flying�in�a�plane,�driving�on�the�interstate)�or�of�things�(bugs,�heights).�Phobias�typically�cause�people�to�avoid�the�things�that�are�feared.

Social anxiety or phobias�are�where�there�are�extreme�levels� of� discomfort� in� social� interactions.� The� fear� is�typically� about� being� negatively� judged� by� others� or� a�fear�of�public�embarrassment�or�humiliations.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)� is� an� anxiety�disorder� resulting� from� a� past� trauma� (such� as� mili-tary� combat,� rape,� a� serious� accident�or�other� extreme�encounter).� Symptoms� include� flashbacks,� hypervigi-lance,�nightmares,�or�extreme�fear.

Avoiding� circumstances� that� make� you� anxious� might�help�you�feel�better�in�the�short�term.�However�the�relief�is�only�temporary�and�every�time�something�is�avoided,�it� becomes� harder� to� face.� Typically� concerns� that� the�anxiety�will�return�becomes�problematic�and�most�often�

leads� to� a� gradual� progression� where� more� and� more�situations�are�avoided.�Therefore,�avoiding�anxiety�pro-voking�situations�actually�results�in�the�further�develop-ment�of�an�anxiety�disorder.

When�an�anxiety�disorder�is�significantly�interfering�with�life,� professional� assistance� is� important� and� should�be� explored.� Medications� can� be� very� helpful� in� the�treatment� of� anxiety� disorders.� These� medications� are�commonly�prescribed�by�physicians�(family�practice,�OB-GYNs,�or�psychiatrists).� Psychotherapy�or� counseling� is�helpful�by�exploring�the�root�causes�of�the�anxiety�and�to�teach�the�behavioral� interventions�that�are�helpful�with�anxiety.� Training� in� relaxation� techniques,� meditation,�and�breathing�exercises�really�can�help�with�the�intense�discomfort�of�anxiety.�Learning�how�to�manage�stress�in�life�and�not�over�committing�is�important.�Looking�after�physical� health� is� helpful.� This� includes� eating� healthy�meals,� getting� regular� exercise,� and� getting� enough�sleep.�Additionally,�a�trained�therapist�can�develop�a�sys-tematic�treatment�plan�to�challenge�the�irrational�belief�systems�that�develop�with�anxiety.

Anxiety� disorders� are� highly� treatable,� yet� only� about�one-third� of� those� suffering� receive� treatment.� While�reaching� out� for� professional� help� is� never� easy,� most�people� who� seek� treatment� for� anxiety� experience� sig-nificant�relief�and�an�improved�quality�of�life.

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of� Pediatrics� (AAP)� has� recently� recommended� that� all� children� including�newborns�receive�at�least�400�international�units�(IU)�of�vitamin�D�each�day.�Recent� medical� journals� claim� that� children� may� need� as� much� as� 1000� IU�per�day.�This�article�will�review�the�importance�of�vitamin�D,�give�sources�of�

vitamin�D,�explain�reasons�for�low�vitamin�D�and�list�health�problems�that�can�result�from�a�vitamin�D�deficiency.

Doctors�have�known�for�years�that�vitamin�D�is�essential�for�strong�bones�and�teeth.�However,�low�vitamin�D�is�linked�to�an�increased�incidence�of�upper�respiratory�tract�infections,� asthma� and� eczema.� Studies�have� concluded� that� inadequate� vita-min� D� in� infancy� increases� the�risk� for� Type� I� Diabetes.� Recent�scientific� research� shows� that�vitamin�D�may�play�an�impor-tant� role� in� preventing� and�treating�the�following�health�problems:� multiple� sclero-sis,� thyroid� disease,� insulin�resistance,� cardiovascular�disease,� cancer� and� cogni-tive� impairment� in� adults.�The�bottom�line�is�vitamin�D�is�vital�for�good�health.

Vitamin�D�is�most�efficiently�obtained�from�direct�sunlight�upon�skin.�Therefore,�vitamin�D�deficiency�is�more�prevalent�in�those�parts�of�the�world�where�it�is�too�cold�or�culturally�inappropriate�to�expose�skin�to�sunlight.�Darker�skin�tones,�obesity�and�sunscreen�impair�the�skin’s�ability�to�absorb�vitamin�D�from�the�UVB�rays�of�the�sun.�Health�guidelines�to�protect�our�bodies�from�harmful�rays�may�also�deprive�our�bodies�of�this�important�nutrient.�Playing�outside�is�a�great�way�for�children�to�burn�energy,�get�fresh�air�and�soak�up�some�vitamin�D.

Natural�dietary�sources�of�vitamin�D�include�eggs,�liver�and�some�types�of�fish.�It�is�also� added� to� many� dairy� products.� Milk,� yogurt,� soy� milk,� tuna� fish� and� eggs� are�good�sources�of�vitamin�D�for�growing�children.�However,�it�takes�32�ounces�of�milk�a�day�to�reach�the�recommended�daily�allowance.�This�much�milk�can�be�constipat-ing�for�some�children.�Breast�milk�is�generally�better�for�babies�than�formula�but�it�is�lower�in�vitamin�D.�Babies�who�are�exclusively�breast�fed�should�receive�a�vitamin�D�supplement.�A�multi-vitamin�is�recommended�for�all�children�who�do�not�get�at�least�400�IU�of�vitamin�D�per�day.�

Some�people�have�difficulty�obtaining�vitamin�D�from�their�diet�because�of�their�food�choices�or�impaired�fat�absorption.�The�following�is�a�list�of�conditions�that�may�result�in�inadequate�dietary�vitamin�D:�cystic�fibrosis,�short�gut�syndrome,�Crohn’s�disease,�milk�allergy,� lactose�intolerance,�strict�vegetarian�diet,�celiac�disease�and�pancreatic�insufficiency.�The�liver�and�kidney�play�an�important�role�in�converting�Vitamin�D�to�its�active�form.�Because�of�this,�patients�with�impaired�kidney�and�liver�function�can�develop�a�vitamin�D�deficiency�even�if�they�receive�the�recommended�amount.

Symptoms�of�vitamin�D�deficiency�are�subtle�and�often�missed.�Bone�pain,�muscle�weakness,�leg�bowing,�and�easy�fractures�are�well�known�symptoms�but�most�patients�with� low�vitamin�D�have�no�symptoms.�If�your�child� is�at�risk� for�a�vitamin�D�defi-ciency,�talk�to�your�pediatrician.�A�blood�test�for�25-hydroxy�vitamin�D�will�help�your�doctor�determine�if�vitamin�D�levels�are�within�the�normal�range�(30�to�74�ng/ml).�To�keep�your�children�healthy,�encourage�them�to�drink�their�milk,�take�a�vitamin�and�play�outside�everyday.

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allow�their�own�preferences�to�play�second�fiddle�to�others�at�home,�and�they�routinely�forgo�their�own� happiness� to� bring� a� smile� on� the� lips� of�their�children.�

In� 1966,� President� Lyndon� Johnson� declared� Father’s�Day�a�holiday,� to�be�celebrated�on� the� third�Sunday�of�June.� Father’s� day� presents� a� wonderful� opportunity�to� celebrate� fatherhood.� It’s� a� day� to� reflect� back�on� the� special,� if� often� unacknowledged,�role�dads�play�in�our�lives.�It’s�a�time�to�remember�the�innumerable�sacrifices�fathers�make�for�us,�and�repay�them�by� saying� those� simple� words�dads�love�to�hear,�“Thanks�dad,�I�love�you.”�Here� are� some� ideas� to� help�you� celebrate� Father’s� Day:��1.� Dad� doesn’t� have� to� wait�for� his� next� birthday� to� feel�special.� If� there� is� a� shirt,� a�watch�or�tickets�to�a�game�that�dad�has�wanted�to�buy�for�a�long�time� but� just� never� had� the� time�for,�let�him�know�you�took�the�time�to�care.�

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4.� Get� your� dad� a� Father’s� Day� gift� that� is�personal� and� expresses� the� measure� of�

your� love� for� him.� Give� something�you�know�your�dad�will� love�and�

use� often.� This� way,� your� dad�will�remember�you�every�time�

he� uses� the� gift.� Above� all,�remember,� it’s� not� the� gift,�as� much� as� the� thought�behind� it� that� counts—especially,�with�dads.

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playing� a� game� or� listening� to�some� of� his� favorite� music.� Or,�

treat� your� dad� to� a� popular� “dad”�type�destination:

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What colors are available?Since�we�are�talking�about�a�chemical�reaction�you�won’t�get�an�exact�color�but�there�are�8�colors�that�your�floor�will�come�close�to�matching.�Those�colors�are�tan,�brown,�black,�blue,�red,�gold,�green�and�finally�what�many�call�umber�or�earth�tone.�How much will stained concrete cost for my home?There� is� an� option� for� doing� it� yourself� and� it� is� very� inexpensive� and� not� as� dif-ficult�as�you�might� imagine.�Doing� it�yourself�can�be�done�for�about��50�cents�per�square� foot�and�unlike�many�projects,� small�mistakes� in�staining�concrete� flooring�can�actually�add�to�the�overall�look�of�the�floor.�But�if�you�are�looking�to�hire�a�pro-fessional,�expect�to�pay�anywhere�from�$2.50�to�$5.00�per�square�foot.�Companies�should�have�a�photo�album� to� show�you�other� jobs� they�have�done� to�give� you�a�good�idea�of�the�quality�of�their�work�and�how�each�stain�might�look�in�your�home.��Some�of�the�most�beautiful�homes�feature�beautiful�stained�concrete�floors.�Not�only�do� they�provide�an�upscale� look�but�clean�ups�are�easy�and� they�can�even�reduce�allergies.�With�this�popular�option,�your�home�will�have�a�unique�floor�with�a�color�and� pattern� all� its� own,� just� one� more� way� to� make� your� house� reflect� your� own�family’s�individual�style.

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he constant hum of machines surround the doctors, but it would take the strongest ear to hear the exchange between the two surgeons at work. The procedure? A Whipple – a surgery involving the removal of portions of the

pancreas and the most common operation performed for pancreatic cancer. The complexity comes in the reconstruction necessary after portions of the pancreas, duodenum (a part of the small intestine), bile duct and sometimes a portion of the stomach are removed. For the surgeon, David R. Elwood, M.D., with WellStar Surgical Associates of Marietta, this complex cancer surgery is a specialty.

Just down the hall in WellStar Kennestone Hospital’s Surgery Center, you could also find Douglas Lundy, M.D., of Resurgens Orthopaedics or William Terrell, M.D., of Pinnacle Orthopaedics attending to the latest “cold trauma” case. Trauma can mean a variety of things to people, but many will associate the word with the need for fast and immediate care. For clinicians, “hot traumas” describe patients who have an increased ability to survive the injury if they can be cared for within an hour after the trauma.

Once those life-threatening issues have been addressed, their medical team looks to the specific injuries and what treatments are needed. These “warm or cold” trauma patients come to specialists like Drs. Lundy and Terrell. Multiple studies have shown that many musculoskeletal injuries are better treated on a time-delayed basis, leaving time for soft tissue to recover. Many of the injuries affect upper or lower extremities and may also involve the bones of the pelvis itself.

These two examples are a small part of WellStar Surgical Services, which encompasses seven surgical practices and 23 surgeons, quality inpatient and outpatient surgical programs at all five WellStar hospitals and the expertise of the clinical teams. These teams are leading the way with the latest advances in laparoscopic, minimally inva-sive procedures, as well as image-guided techniques. Additions such as the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System continue to change the way surgery is defined. The da Vinci system provides not only the benefits of traditional laparoscopic surgery — smaller incisions, less bleeding and shorter recovery times — but it also provides a greater range of motion and a digitally clear surgical field for the surgeon. Currently avail-able at WellStar Kennestone, da Vinci is used in gynecological, urological and cardiac surgeries.

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Physical�therapy�is�considered�a�conservative�treatment�method�and�is�often�one�of�the� first� measures� an� orthopaedic� surgeon� will� prescribe� when� treating� a� patient.�Physical�therapy�focuses�on�pain�relief,�promoting�healing�and�restoring�function�and�movement�associated�with�an�injury.�Although�many�patients�may�think�they�know�how� to� exercise� properly� and� manage� their� own� pain� and� rehabilitation,� physical�therapists� are� specialists� skilled� and� educated� specifically� in� proper� rehabilitation�methods.�They�work�closely�with�the�patient’s�referring�physician�in�order�to�develop�a�rehab�program�designed�specifically�to�each�individual�patient.

Physical�therapy�can�encompass�everything�from�pain�relief,�increased�strength�and�flexibility,� proper� postural� alignment,� regaining� movement� or� range� of� motion,�endurance�training,�relaxation�and�stress�relieving�techniques,� to�more�simple�bal-ance� and� coordination� training,� proper� walking,� education,� safety� awareness� and�development/implementation�of�a�home�exercise�program.

Treatment�in�physical�therapy�can�involve�more�traditional�techniques�such�as�stretch-ing,�massage�and�basic�exercises,�or�the�use�of�highly�sophisticated�equipment�such�as� ultrasound� machines� for� muscle� stimulation.� Hydrotherapy� is� another� form� of�physical�therapy�that�makes�use�of�water�as�a�means�of�reducing�the�strain�and�stress�on�the�body�that�can�be�caused�by�exercises�that�are�typically�performed�on�land.

Physical�therapy�can�be�effective�in�treating�arthritis,�general�stiffness�or�joint�pain,�and� is�extremely�helpful� in� improving�post-surgical�outcomes.� In�general,�physical�therapy�also�has�a�beneficial�effect�on�your�overall�health�and�fitness.

One�important�thing�to�keep�in�mind�is�that�each�individual�is�different�and�therefore�has� different� bodies,� patterns� or� movement,� habits� and� limitations.� Because� each�person�is�different,�rates�of�healing�are�different�as�well�as�experiences�with�physi-cal� therapy.�The�therapy�that�worked�for�your�neighbor�may�not�work�for�you�and�therefore�it’s�important�to�remember�to�be�patient,�diligent,�and�compliant�with�the�specific�rehab�program�that�your�physician�and�your�therapist�build�for�you.�It�may�be�tough�at�first,�but�you’ll�soon�see�all�your�hard�work�paying�off!

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CASA�of�Paulding’s�mission� is� to�provide� trained�and�supervised�volunteers�to�speak�for�the�best� interest�of�abused�and�neglected� children� who� are� involved� in� the�juvenile�court�system,�and�to�assist�in�finding�a�permanent,�safe�and�loving�home�for�each�of� these� children� as� soon�as�possible.�CASA�of�Paulding� is� affiliated�with�National�CASA,�a� non-� profit� organization� dedicated� to� the�needs� these� children.� The� Court� Appointed�Special� Advocate� (CASA)� volunteer� gath-ers� information� about� the� child’s� situation,�attends�court�proceedings�and�represents�the�view�of�the�child.

There� were� 365� confirmed� cases� of� abuse�and� neglect� of� children� in� Paulding� County�in� 2008.� � That� is� one� for� every� day� of� the�year.�Child�abuse�and�neglect�is�a�community�problem.� It� will� take� partnerships� created�among�social�services�agencies,�schools,�reli-gious� and� civic� organizations,� law� enforce-

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ment� agencies,� the� business� community,� and� Paulding’s� citizens� to� create� effective�solutions�to�erase�this�problem.

“Nothing�touches�your�heart�more�than�helping�a�child,”�said�Jana�Stegall,�Executive�Director,�CASA�of�Paulding.��“And�helping�a�child�who’s�been�abused�and�neglected�will� affect� you� in�ways�you’d�never�expect.�We�need� to�be� ready�and�willing� to�do�whatever�it�takes�to�protect�them,�and�by�doing�so,�protecting�the�future�of�our�com-munity.”

Currently,�there�are�55�active�volunteers�working�within�the�CASA�Paulding�program.�These�volunteers�are�responsible�for�advocating�in�the�best�interest�of�144�children�involved�in�juvenile�court�proceedings�due�to�abuse�and�neglect.�During�2009,�CASA�volunteers� gave� 2,368� hours� of� service� and� drove� 13,783� miles� to� work� with� the�children�in�their�care.�Each�one�gives�freely�of�their�time�and�talents�to�make�a�difference�in�the�lives�of�the�most�vulnerable�children� in� Paulding� County.� Unfortunately,� everyday� there�are�more�children�who�could�use�the�involvement�of�a�CASA�volunteer.��

If�you�are�unable�to�donate�your�time�as�a�volunteer,�financial�support� is� much� needed� and� appreciated.� It� costs� approxi-mately�$1,000�per�child�served�to�support� this�program,�but�any� gift� that� you� are� able� to� give� will� help� create� a� brighter�future�for�our�most�vulnerable�children.�For�more�information�about�donating�or�volunteering�your� time�to�make�sure� that�“every�child’s�voice�is�heard”,�please�contact�CASA�Paulding�at�(770)�505-0065�(www.casapaulding.org)�or�visit� the�National�CASA�website�at�www.casaforchildren.org.�

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ituated�amidst�a�beautiful�natural�setting�in�Woodstock,� the�golf�course�at�Eagle�Watch�has� the� kind� of� character� and� power� one�

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Eagle Watch Joins Canongate Golf Clubs While�the�Canongate�brand�has�come�to�the�forefront�of�golf�in�Atlanta�in�recent�years,�the�private�golf�provider�actually� opened� its� first� club� almost� 45� years� ago!� The�vision�was�simple-to�provide�a�membership�experience�that�was�affordable�for�more�golfers�than�just�the�elite.�

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Welcoming Bentwater and The Frog to the Canongate FamilyThe� very� foundation� of� the� Canongate� platform� is�reciprocal� play,� meaning� if� you� are� a� member� of� one�Canongate�Club,�you�have�golf�access�at�all�23�Canongate�Golf�Clubs�in�Metro�Atlanta.

For�Eagle�Watch�members,�Chapel�Hills� in�Douglasville�and�Mirror�Lake�in�Villa�Rica�were�the�closest�Canongate�courses,� but� Canongate� wanted� a� closer� neighbor� for�Eagle� Watch� and� found� the� perfect� compliment� in�Acworth’s�Bentwater�Golf�Club�last�year.

Bentwater�is�a�Mike�Dasher�design�that�opened�in�2000�and�is�one�of�Northwest�Atlanta’s�best�golf�cours-es.� The� now� fully� private� course�has� received� a� four-star� rating� by�Golf�Digest�in�its�listing�of�“Places�to�Play.”�The�challenging�course�is�well�known�for�its�striking�views�of�Red�Top�Mountain.�

Canongate�members�also�now�enjoy�access�to�The�Frog�in�Villa�Rica,�a�Tom�Fazio�masterpiece.�Considered�one�of� Atlanta’s� best,� The� Frog� has� earned� 4.5� stars� from�Golf�Digest.�While�it�remains�a�public�course,�Canongate�members�enjoy�discounted�rates.

A Canongate Membership Includes More than Golf Members� enjoy� discounted� tickets� to� premium� events�at� Philips� Arena,� neighborhood� savings� at� restaurants�and�shops,�and�much�more�through�Canongate’s�Access�Advantage�Program.�The�clubs�provide�a�variety�of�social�events� and� a� year-round� competitive� junior� tour.� The�Canongate�Golf�League�provides�a�forum�for�adult�golf-ers�to�meet�and�compete�with�other�Canongate�members�throughout�Atlanta.

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By Jessica Logan, GCLP

he writer spider (Argiope aurantia) goes by several names: garden spider, writing spider, black and yellow garden spi-der, among others. Whatever you call them, they are both

creepy and pretty at the same time. This spider can be quite large and is usually found hanging in the center of her web, upside down, with legs together in pairs so it appears that there are only

four. The spider that you see in the center of the web is the female; the male is much smaller and he often hangs out near, or even in, her web once he finds her.

A particularly interesting unique thing to this genus of spiders is how they construct their web. They create a zigzag-looking design right in the middle where they hang out. This structure is called a ‘stabilimentum’ and its purpose is not certain. Some think it is to camouflage the spider from prey, and others think it is to make the web more visible from larger animals like birds and moths that could fly into the web and destroy it.

In the fall they lay eggs in one or more sacks that look like an onion bulb. She then dies with the first frost and the babies emerge in the spring and disperse to make their own webs. Now, you may be thinking that this is triggering something from your childhood. It should be! Charlotte from ‘Charlotte’s Web’ was a writer spider. Do you remember how her babies left when the wind caught a small bit of web that acted like a parachute? Well that’s really how they do it! Another piece of trivia about this spider is an old wives’ tale that I heard growing up. If you come across a writer spider’s web and see your name spelled in it... you’re doomed!

Well, ‘how are they beneficial?’ you ask. They eat bugs. They are fairly indiscriminate eaters, but do eat mosquitoes, flies and such. While they don’t dine specifically on problem insects like the aphid does, they are without doubt a great addition to your garden.

Their bite, by the way, is similar to a fire ant sting and they have to be severely harassed to actually bite you- they usually just drop out of their web to the ground.

Jessica Logan, GCLP is a Horticulture Technician at Chattahoochee Technical College.

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• Newspaper: All three public libraries, WalMart, the Dallas Park-N-Ride (across from Chattahoochee Tech), the Kroger in Hiram, the Water Department ( Macland Road location ONLY), and many schools accept newspapers in their parking lots.

• Corrugated Cardboard: The Dallas Park-N-Ride accepts it. Please flatten and remove all poly-styrene peanuts and/or other packaging material before placing in bin.

• Magazines: All magazines as well as glossy paper. (INCLUDING YOUR BELOVED OUR TOWN MAGAZINE!) The Dallas Park-N-Ride and many local schools accept them.

• Telephone Books: Telephone books are typically delivered between mid-May and mid-June. Bins are placed at the three public libraries, the Dallas Park-N-Ride and sometimes a fifth loca-tion. These bins are placed a week before the earliest delivery date and for an additional two weeks after the latest date of delivery. The Dallas Park-N-Ride bin remains year-round.

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• Nickel-Cadmium batteries: These are accepted at WalMart and Home Depot.• Polystyrene foam trays: These are accepted at Publix.• Scrap metal: Accepted at the Paulding County Landfill. Scrap metal includes old appliances,

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• Waste Paint: Duron Paint in Hiram sells a product called Waste Paint Hardened- This product may be purchased for around $ 3.00 and can be put in unwanted paint for absorption for dis-posal.

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Television�plays�a�huge�role�in�our�lives�today,�and�since�the� inception� of� “reality� TV”,� the� major� networks� have�been�creating�shows�to�make�the�public�more�apprecia-tive� of� the� famous� chefs� and� food� destinations� of� the�world.� Cities� around� the� world� are� now� including� in�their� tourism� marketing� the� famous� chefs� and� restau-rants�of�their�cities.

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Paris,�has�been�a� food�destination� for�years�with�chef ’s�such�as�Joel�Robuchon�(L’�Atelier�du�Joel�Robuchon�on�the�Left�Bank),�and�Alain�Ducasse� in� the�Plaza�Athenee�Hotel.�Let’s�not�forget�Tallievant�and�Tour�d�Agent,�both�made� famous� by� the� travel� shows� on� TV.� You� now� can�tour� them� in�your�home�and� learn�how�to�make� those�delicious�chocolates,�Parisian�style.

Italy� long� synonymous� with� great� wines� and� olive�groves�is�now�known�for�wonderful�restaurants,�as�well.�Enoteca�Pinchiorri� in�Florence�has�fabulous�food�and�a�great�wine�cellar�filled�with�Italian�and�International�fine�wines.�Take� in� the�sights�and�then�take� in�a�great�meal�with�a�robust�Sangiovese!

So,�big�deal�you�say?��These�places�have�been�food�hot�spots�forever!

What’s� new� are� places� like� Lima,� Peru!� The� varied� cui-sines� of� Peru� combine� the� flavors� of� indigenous� and�oriental� flavors� with� some� of� the� best� seafood� in� the�world.�Who�can�resist�a�great�Ceviche�made�of�the�local�Corvina?�Try�some�at�Rosa�Nautica,�a�restaurant�built�on�a�pier�over�the�Pacific�Ocean�in�the�Miraflores�suburb�of�Lima.�Try�a�modern�version�at�Astrid�y�Gaston,�a�world�renowned�restaurant�created�by�South�America’s�famous�Peruvian� Chef� of� the� same� name.� Let’s� not� forget� the�Pisco�Sour.�In�Lima,�you�can�actually�take�a�Pisco�tasting�tour�and�learn�to�mix�your�own!

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uch�of�our�immediate�American�History�is�defined�by�the�evolution�of�the�automobile.�To�be�fair,�men�love�cars�and�trucks.�My�father�is�no�exception.

So�many�of�my�childhood�memories�involve�a�vehicle.�I�watched�my�dad�leave�in�them�for�work�and�return�at�the�day’s�end.�We�piled�in�for�fun�family�out-ings�and�he�spent�countless�hours,�it�seemed,�working�under�their�hoods.

My� father� had� a� ‘55� two-toned� green� Oldsmobile� when� he� and� my� mother�met�and�fell�in�love.�I�have�slivers�of��memories�of�his�‘63�blue�Chevy�that�got�stolen.�My� favorite�was�“Moon�Mullins,”�a� ‘63�red�stepside�Chevy� truck.�My�parents,�sister,�brother�and�I�squeezed�into� it� for�trips�to�our�“farm.”�Those�were�great�times�and�I�wish�he�still�owned�that�truck.�(Bella�Swan�would�have�loved�it.)

He�added�a�second�truck,�a�‘64�Chevy�he�called�the�“Green�Weenie.”�My�grand-est�memory�of�that�one�was�the�day�the�engine�stalled,�flooded�by�the�heavy�rains.�My�father�had�to�walk�back�home�in�his�business�suit,�carrying�his�brief-case.�Drenched,�approaching�the�front�door,�my�very�young�brother�greeted�him,�quoting�Bob�Dylan,�“Come�in,�I’ll�give�you�shelter�from�the�storm.”

As�kids,�we�loved�our�white�station�wagon�with�the�rear-facing�back�seat.�I�wonder,�though,�if�it�depressed�Dad�to�succumb�to�the�mini-van�of�the�1970’s?�

There�were�many�other�cars�through�the�years,�and,�yet,�there�were�several�I�thought�he’d�drive� into� the�ground�and�never�part�with.� In�high� school,�he� “let”�me�drive�his�‘72�Oldsmobile�Regency�98.�My�friend’s�dubbed�it�“The�Tank,”....and�that�it�was.�Perhaps� that� is� why� I� am� still� quite� comfortable� in� massive,� gas-guzzling� vehicles.�Having�kids�of�driving�age,�though,�I�can�appreciate�his�desire�to�put�my�sister�and�I�in�a�tank,�surrounded�by�heavy�steel.

Happy�Father’s�Day,�Dad.�Thanks�for�getting�me�here�and�there,�and�for�the�little�sil-ver�Mazda�truck�you�bought�me�out�of�college�that�is�long�gone�now.�Mostly,�though,�thanks�for�the�love�and�the�memories.�It’s�been�a�great�ride.�I�Love�you.

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y�dad�has�owned�several�cars�in�his�life.�When�he�met�my�mom,�he�drove�a�shiny�black�’57�Ford;�a�very�impressive�car�to�a�young�lady�from�a�small�town��in�Alabama.�But�the�first�car�I�remember�our�family�owning�was�a�burgundy�

1966�Chrysler�Newport.�This�car�was�a�boat!�In�fact�when�I�drove�it�in�high�school,�it�was�lovingly�referred�to�as�the�S.S.�Haygood.

As�a�family,�we�went�everywhere�in�the�Chrysler�–�Six�Flags,�Stone�Mountain,�Disney�World,�Myrtle�Beach…�you�name�anywhere�in�the�south,�and�it�was�there.�For�me,�it�was�like�a�hotel�on�wheels.�Remember�in�those�old�cars�you�could�lay�in�the�back�window?�In�the�daytime�you�could�get�a�tan,�then�while�traveling�at�night�you�could�gaze�up�at�the�stars.�This�of�course�was�BEFORE�the�seat�belt�law.

My�dad�still�has� the�Chrysler� sitting� in�his�carport.� It�doesn’t� run,�but� the�exterior�paint�and�interior�are�in�good�condition.�In�fact,�it�looks�nearly�new�again�when�he�pushes�it�out�and�washes�it�off.�It�was�a�great�car�and�I�have�many�wonderful�memo-ries�from�it.

Happy�Father’s�Day�Dad�and�thank�you�for�filling�my�life�with�love,�happiness,�excit-ing�places�and�fun�memories.

��I�LOVE�YOU!��Teresa

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l� Never� leave� your� animal� in� a� car,� even� for� just� a� few�minutes.�The�temperature�inside�the�vehicle�quickly�rises�to�the�point�where�any�living�thing�inside�will�either�die�or�become�very,�very�sick.�Even�if�you�park� in�the�shade�and�leave�the�windows�down�an�inch�or�two,�you’re�still�putting� your� beloved� pet� at� risk.� You� should� leave� your�dog�at�home�where�he�can�stay�in�the�shade�or�inside�and�have�plenty�of�access�to�fresh,�cool�water.�

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l�Some�pets� love�to�swim.�Provide�these�animals�with�a�kid’s�wading�pool�so�that�they�can�cool�off�whenever�they�get�too�hot.�You�can�also�take�your�dog�with�you�on�trips�to�the�lake�or�other�body�of�water.�If�he�loves�to�swim,�the�cool�water�will�be�great.�The�time�he�gets�to�spend�with�his�human�masters�only�makes�the�experience�better�for�everybody.�

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