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About the Cover..............................................................5
Calendar of Events.......................................................6-7
Relationships: Change.......................................................8
Family Focus: Newborns................................................10
Health & Fitness: Cornerstone 5K Run........................12
Home Decor: Faux Finishes............................................14
Special: High School Football Schedules....................16-17
Finance: Social Security..................................................18
Medical: Football Injuries..............................................20
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t�Our�Town,�we�really�look�forward�to�high�school�football,�especially�since�our� sons�play.�When�we� thought� about� this�month’s� cover,� it�was�an�easy�choice�to�highlight�each�of�the�high�school�football�teams�
in�Paulding�with�one�of� their�players.�We�were�so�blessed� to�have�a� representative�from�each�of�the�FIVE�high�schools�in�Paulding.�Since�most�of�them�had�scrimmages�the�night�before,�it�meant�a�lot�to�us�that�these�young�men�committed�to�meeting�with�us�early�on�a�Saturday�morning.�
Dustin�Womack�#57�-�Paulding�County�High�SchoolDustin� is� the� son� of� Michael� and� Amy� Womack,� and� is� a� life�long� resident� of� Dallas.� Dustin� has� played� football� for� seven�years,�and�currently�plays� in� the�positions�of�Offensive�Guard�and�Defensive�End�for�PCHS.�Dustin�is�a�senior�this�year,�and�is�looking�forward�to�seeing�the�team�grow�as�a�family�and�per-form�well.�He�also�wants�the�team�to�earn�the�respect�of�their�peers�and�the�county.
Christian�Robert�Conley�#32�–�North�Paulding�High�School
Chris� is� the� son� of� Charles� and� Christina� Conley� of� Dallas.�Chris�has�lived�in�Paulding�County�for�three�years,�and�has�only�been�playing� football� for� two�years.�He�currently�plays� in� the�positions�of�Wide�Receiver�and�Free�Safety� for�NPHS.�Chris� is�a�junior�this�year�and�is�looking�forward�to�seeing�how�he�and�the�team�have�grown�and�matured,�and�is�anxious�to�see�if�all�their� hard� work� has� paid� off.� Chris� also� plays� basketball� and�runs�track�for�NPHS.
Jackson�Shaw�#76�–�South�Paulding�High�SchoolJackson� is� the� son� of� Ron� and� JoAnn� Shaw,� and� has� lived� in�Dallas�his�entire� life.� Jackson�has�played�football� for�12�years,�and�currently�plays�in�the�position�of�Defensive�End�for�SPHS.�Jackson� is� a� senior� and� is� looking� forward� to� his� last� year� by�being�with�the�friends�and�teammates�he’s�been�with�for�the�last�four� years.�He’s� excited� about� the�development�of� this� year’s�team�and�hoping�they�have�a�GREAT�season.�Jackson�also�runs�track�for�SPHS.
Taylor�Stephens�#49�–�East�Paulding�High�SchoolTaylor�is�the�son�of�Gary�and�Debbie�Stephens.�Taylor�and�his�family�have�been�in�the�Paulding�area�for�the�past�seven�years.�He�has�played�football�for�10�years,�and�currently�plays�in�the�positions�of�Tight�End�and�Line�Backer�for�EPHS.�Taylor�is�also�a�senior�and�is�looking�forward�working�hard,�and�making�this�
the�best�season�he’s�had.
Darrius�LaVon�Stephens�#58�–�Hiram�High�SchoolDarrius� is� the� son� of� LaTonya� Stephens� German� of� Hiram.�Darrius�has� lived� in�Paulding� for� the�past� three� years� and�has�played�football�for�five�years.�He�currently�plays�in�the�position�of� Offensive� and� Defensive� Lineman� and� Linebacker� for� HHS.�Darrius,�a�senior,��is�looking�forward�to�this�football�season�with�the� hopes� of� bringing� a� Championship� to� his� school.� Darrius�also�runs�track�for�HHS.
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PAULDING�COUNTY/WEST�COBB�“MOPS”�–�Fortified�Hills�Baptist�ChurchSeptember�4�and�18;�Friday�9:30am�–�11:30amMOTHERS�OF�PRESCHOOLERS�(MOPS)�is�a�place�for�moms�to�come,�just�as�they�are,� to�build� friendships,�receive�mothering�support,�practical�help�and�spiritual�hope.�Meeting�are�twice�monthly�and�childcare�is�provided.�Annual�membership� cost� $90� (with� childcare).� Visit� fortifiedhills.com� or� email� ken�[email protected]�with�questions.����
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ANNUAL�SHRINERS’�LABOR�DAY�PARADE�-�downtown�DouglasvilleSeptember�7;�Monday,�Labor�Day�10amChurch�Street�from�Fairburn�Road�west�to�Rose�Avenue,�then�to�Hunter�Park,�To�enter�the�parade,�contact�Tate�Cole,�770.920.8152
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10TH�ANNUAL�5K�WALK�FOR�FUN�&�HEALTH�–�White�Oak�ParkSeptember�12;�Saturday�Paulding�Parks�&�Recreation� is�hosting� their�10th� annual�Walk� for�Fun.�Part�of� the�proceeds�benefit� the�Atlanta�2-Day�Breast�Cancer�walk.�All�ages�welcome!�The�park�is�located�at�298�Mustang�Drive,�off�Hwy�61,�south�of�Paulding�Co.�High�School.�$11�per�walker�or�$31�per�family�or�team�of�4.�There�is�an�Elementary�School�Challenge;�awards�for�the�school�with�the�most�percentage�of�participants�based�on�enrollment.�For�more�info�contact�Paulding�Parks�&�Rec�at�770-445-8065.
HIRAM�FAITH�&�FAMILY�FESTIVAL–�Ben�Hill�Strickland�Park�&�AmpitheaterSeptember�12;�Saturday�12pm-10pm�The�1st�Annual�Hiram�Faith�&�Family�Fest�is�a�family�oriented,�local�business�spon-sored� event� that� your� whole� family� is� sure� to� enjoy.� This� day� long� extravaganza�includes�Main-Stage�shows�such�as�comedy�acts,�magic�show,�open-mic�karaoke,�gui-tar�&�dance�praise�contests,�a�talent�showcase,�and�caps�off�with�an�evening�concert�featuring�the�multi-DOVE�award�winning�and�GRAMMY�nominated�music�of�Gospel�Music�Artists�-�The�Nelons,�Jeff�&�Sheri�Easter,�and�the�David�Hill�Trio.�For�more�info�call�770-577-4013�or�678-409-7883.
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WALK�FOR�LIFE�–�First�Baptist�Church�of�DallasSeptember�26;�Saturday�–�Registration�9:30am,�Walk�10am�–�11amPaulding�Pregnancy�Services� (PPS)� invites�you� to� join� them�as� they�raise� funds�and�bring�awareness�in�support�of�LIFE.�The�two�mile�walk�is�open�to�anyone�–�strollers�welcome.�For�more� info�about� the�Walk� for�Life,� including�walking�as�a� sponsored�walker,�contact�PPS�online�at�pauldingpregnancy.org,�by�phone�at�770.222.6911�or�by�e-mail�at�[email protected].
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4TH�ANNUAL�GLASS�SLIPPER�BALL�–�Brookstone�Country�ClubSeptember�19;�Saturday;�7pm�–�9:30pmThe�Ritzy�Pixie�presents�this�magical�night,�where�ordinary�life�becomes�an�extraor-dinary� fairytale.� Advance� tickets� are� $38� per� person;� also� available� is� the� Fairy�Godmother�Package� that� includes� a�dress� and�2� tickets� for� $136.�Visit� the�website�TheRitzyPixie.com�or�call�770-445-0523�for�more�details.
PAULDING�45�&�OVER�SINGLES�CLUB�ACTIVITIESSeptember�8;�(Every�2nd�Tuesday�of�the�month)�6:30pm�–�Ryan’s�in�HiramSeptember�15;�Tuesday�6:30�pm�-�9:30�pm�–�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.
LIFE�ON�THE�SOUTHERN�HOME�FRONT–�Pickett’s�Mill�BattlefieldSeptember�12;�Saturday�10am–4pmCome�experience�a�living�history�in�an�1850’s�cabin.�The�program�portrays�the�life-styles�of�civilians�who�lived�during�the�1850s�depicting�the�cooking,�sewing,�garden-ing,�and�cleaning�styles�at�that�time.�Tickets�are�$4�for�adults,�$3.50�for�seniors�and�$2.75�for�children�ages�6-17.�Children�5�and�under�are�FREE.�Call�770-443-7850�for�more�info�visit�their�website�at�pickettsmillpark.org.
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NORTH�GEORGIA�STATE�FAIR�–�Jim�R.�Miller�ParkSeptember�24�thru�October�4;�Thursday�through�Sunday�The�77th�annual�NGSF�featuring�live�music,�free�attractions�and�shows,�farm�animals,�flower�shows,�blue�ribbon�competitions,�square�dancing,�food,�games�and�rides.�For�detailed�info�visit�www.northgeorgiastatefair.com.
SHORTER�COLLEGE�JOB/CAREER�FAIR�–�The�Forum�in�RomeSeptember�24;�Thursday�9am-2pm�Shorter� College� offers� this� opportunity� to� both� job� seekers� and� employers.� http://�nwgashortercollegejobfair.eventbrite.com
AUDITIONS� FOR� ‘ANNIE’� AND� ‘BEAUTY� AND� THE� BEAST’� –� Showbiz� Kids� Dance�TheaterOngoing�through�October�1stCall�Ms.�Shirley�for�details�770-355-1898�or�770-439-2426
THIRD� ANNUAL� 5K� CORNERSTONE� COMMUNITY� CHALLENGE� –� Cornerstone�Chiropractic,�P.C.October�3;�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.
4th�ANNUAL�FATHER�DAUGHTER�PURITY�BALL�–�Pleasant�Grove�Baptist�ChurchOctober�3;�Saturday�6pm�–�10pmHosted�by�Paulding�Pregnancy�Services,�this�event�is�designed�to�help�build�stronger�relationships� between� fathers� and� daughters� and� encourage� young� ladies� to� make�positive,�healthy�choices�with�their�lives.�Recommended�for�girls�ages�10�and�older�and�their�fathers.�If�their�father�is�not�available�to�attend,�a�step-father,�uncle,�grand-father�or�other�father�figure�is�invited�to�attend�with�her.�The�event�includes�a�fully�catered�meal,� special�musical�and�dramatic�performances,� father-daughter�dancing,�professional�photography,�games�and�fun.�The�cost�is�$25.00�per�person�and�church/semi-formal�dress�is�suggested.�Find�out�more�and�register�online�at�www.paulding�pregnancy.org/purityball�or�call�Ball�Coordinator,�Kim�Gramling,�at�678-852-9867.�
PAULDING�COUNTY�PUBLIC�SAFETY�APPRECIATION�DAY�–�Paulding�MeadowsOctober�10;�Saturday�12pm�–�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�
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hange�is�a�constant�in�life,�yet�many�dread�and�react�to�it�with�panic.�Change� is�hard�–� so�hard;� in� fact,� it� is�often�avoided�at�all� costs.�By�avoiding�change,�we�create�problems�with�lost�opportunities�and�can�
create�a�life�that�is�stuck�–�with�less�joy.�However,�change�can�be�scary.�Most�people� like�predictability�and� thrive�on�certainty.�Change�requires� stepping�into�the�unknown�and�losing�a�comfortable�routine.
Resistance� to� change� can� come� from� different� sources.� Personality� style�impacts�how�we�respond�to�change.�High�energy,�outgoing�individuals�appear�to� adapt� to� change� more� easily� while� lower� energy,� introspective� individu-als�may�have�more�difficulty.�Level�of�self-esteem�can�also�have�a�significant�impact�on�the�ability�to�adapt�to�change.�Additionally�an�individual’s�level�of�stress�impacts�the�capacity�to�accept�change.
Some� changes� are� caused� by� external� events.� These� changes� can� be� positive� and�exciting�such�as�a�new�marriage,�the�birth�of�a�child,�or�moving�to�a�new�home.�Even�when� a� change� is� desirable,� an� adaptation� can� be� challenging.� Other� changes� are�the�result�of�loss�such�as�being�terminated�from�a�job,�or�the�death�of�a�loved�one.�Psychological�research�has�shown�the�significant�stress�associated�with�change�caused�by�external�events.
Some�changes�come�after�a�conscious�decision.�These�self-imposed�changes�are�hard�because� they�require�altering�some�kind�of�habitual�behavior.�Habits�help�us� func-tion�each�day.�Some�habits�are�great�-�-�like�washing�your�hands.�Other�habits�are�bad�-�-�like�over�eating.�Even�attitudes�are�habits,�such�as�being�angry�or�optimistic.�We�all�develop�our�habitual�way�of�being�in�the�world�and�being�in�relationships.�Habits�serve� a� purpose,� but� when� ineffective,� aren’t� helpful.� However,� changing� habits� is�difficult.
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Life�Coach,�wrote�in�his�book:�You’re�Addicted�to�You:�Why�It’s�So�Hard�to�Change�and�What�You�Can�Do�about� It,� that�willpower�alone�won’t�get�you� to�change.�He�proposes�3�main�strategies.
1.� Raise�awareness.�Understand�your�current�behaviors�and�appreciate�the�impact�of�the�behavior�on�you�and�those�around�you.�The�first�step�toward�change�is�to�be�conscious�of�the�NEED�to�change.�Envision�what�you�want.�Consider�writing�it�down�and�describing�your�goal�in�detail.
2.� Build�support.�Identify�and�draw�strength�from�a�network�of�people�who�help�make�your�change�efforts�more�effective.�People�around�you�can�both�positively�and� negatively� impact� change.� As� an� example,� imagine� an� individual� who� has�made� a� clear,� motivated� decision� to� eat� healthier.� While� an� individual� choice,�it�is�easy�to�imagine�how�the�people�around�can�assist�or�sabotage�progress.�If�a�spouse,� family,� friends�and�coworkers�are�supportive�or�even�share�the�goal,�there� will� be� fewer� invitations� to� share� late� night� binges,� fast� food� meals,� or�encouragement�to�“get�off�track”.��
3.� Take� action.� Practice� new� behaviors.� Remind� yourself� to� avoid� old� behaviors.�Review�your�progress.�Each�day,�take�small�steps�toward�the�change�you�are�want-ing.�Change�happens�most�effectively�when�expectations�are�realistic�and�there�are�not�too�many�changes�attempted�at�once.�The�commonly�held�belief�is�that�it�takes�about�a�month�of�repeated�action�to�start�forming�a�new�habit.�With�time,�the�“change”�becomes�the�new�habit.
Embracing�both�change�caused�by�events�and�decisions�presents�opportunities.�When�you�move�past�your�comfort�zone�you�can�find�increased�adventure,�excitement�and�satisfaction.�Often,�what�we�really�want�is�hidden�beneath�what�we’ve�settled�for.
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ife,� in�general,� is� full�of�advice.�When�you�are�pregnant,� the�advice� is�voluminous.� Advice� comes� from� pregnancy� and� childbirth� magazines,�books,� family,� friends� and� your� obstetrician’s� office.� Not� all� advice� is�
good�advice�and�weeding�through�it�all�can�be�overwhelming.
So�here’s�more�advice�from�a�busy�pediatrician�practice�about�your�beauti-ful�bundle�of�joy.�First,�breast�is�best.�According�to�the�American�Academy�of�Pediatrics�and�the�United�States�Surgeon�General,�breast�milk�is�the�best�nutri-tion�for�your�baby.�That�said,�breastfeeding�is�not�an�easy�task.�Like�everything�in�life,�practice�makes�perfect.�New�mothers�need�plenty�of�rest,�good�nutri-tion�and�water,�as�well�as�emotional�
support� while� learning�to� breastfeed.� It� takes�approximately� 6� weeks�for�mom�and�baby�to�find�their� rhythm.� Mom� will�have� good� milk� supply,�the� soreness� should� have�diminished�and�mom�will�be� better� able� to� enjoy�nursing� her� baby.� The�baby� will� become� an� effi-cient� feeder� in� less� time.�Breast� milk’s� benefits� for�the�baby�include�easier�digestion,�fewer�allergy�risks,�less�constipation,�less�obesity,�less�diaper�rash,� improved� immunity�and�a�stronger�mother-baby�relationship.�The�benefits� for� mother� include� lower� cost,� greater� convenience,� faster� recovery,� less�post-partum�depression,�reduced�risk�for�breast�cancer�and�higher�satisfaction.�Don’t�hesitate�to�ask�for�assistance�from�your�pediatrician�or�a�lactation�consultant.
Breastfeeding�is�not�the�best�situation�for�everybody�and�there�should�be�no�guilt�in�bottle�feeding.�Babies�also�thrive�with�commercially�made�formulas.�Cow’s�milk,�soy,�lactose-free� and� specialty� formulas� are� available.� Consult� your� pediatrician� to� find�what� formula�works�best� for�your� little�one.�No�matter�the�nutrition�source,�watch�the�baby�for�sucking�on�hands,�rooting�or�crying�to�indicate�readiness�to�feed�and�the�relaxation�that�occurs�with�a�full�tummy.
Secondly,�illness�prevention�is�a�must.�In�Kindergarten,�we�learned�to�wash�our�hands�after�using�the�restroom�and�before�eating.�In�the�daily�care�of�a�newborn,�we�should�
always�wash�our�hands�before�handling�them,�feeding�them�and�after�chang-ing�them.�Anyone�who�comes�to�visit�must�wash�their�
hands�before� coming� in� contact�with� the�baby.� If�they�are�sick�with�a� fever�or�cough,�they�should�not�enter�the�home�until�they�have�been�free�of�illness�for�at�least�24�hours.�Due�to�the�lack�of�immunity,�a�fever�and�illness�is�a�big�concern�in�a�newborn.�If�the�baby�feels�warm,�take�a�rec-tal�temperature.�It� is�the�most�accurate.�If� the�temperature�is�above�100.4,�the�baby�must�be�seen�immediately�at�the�pediatrician’s�office�or�emergency�care.
Finally,� a� baby� should� be� put� on� their� back� to�sleep.�Since�the�American�Academy�of�Pediatrics�instituted�the�“Back�
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Newborns�frequently�have�their�days�and�nights�mixed�up.�Caring�for�a�newborn�is�exhausting.�Arrange�your�day�around�your�newborn’s�sleep�schedule�and�nap�when�he�or�she�naps.�The�laundry�and�dishes�will�wait.�Around�3-4�months�of�age,�sleep-ing�patterns�start�to�regulate.�Feeding�frequently�during�the�day�makes�for�a�better�sleeper�at�night.
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Somehow�though,�growing�older�with�more�responsibilities� seems� to�make�one�loose�sight�of�beautiful�dreams….but�fortunately,�dreams�can�be�re-kin-dled.�Three�years�ago�upon�opening�our�practice,�we�knew�that�community�outreach�was�not�just�going�to�be�a�vital�cornerstone�of�how�we�practice,�but�a�priority,�and�the�mission�of�our�lives.
Community�service�is�not�a�penalty,�it�is�an�honor.�The�ability�to�help�others;�to�reach�out�and�help�change�the�lives�around�us,�and�making�our�community�a�better�place�is�a�duty�and�a�reward�in�itself.�With�this�in�mind,�we�take�pride,�not�just�in�treating�our�patients,�but�in�educating�them�about�health,�holding�health�talks�open�for�anyone�to�attend,�and�participating�in�as�many�events�as�possible�to�reach�the�community�the�best�we�can.
But�there�has�to�be�more.�In�our�practice�we�feel�there�is�a�sense�of�community,�and�our�members�are�drafted�into�our�mission.�Few�things�have�melted�our�heart’s�more�than�seeing�our�patients�coming�in�with�bags�of�school�supplies�for�a�back�to�school�day,�helping�us�build�a�playground�for�a�local�church,�or�coming�in�with�boxes�filled�with�cans�of�food�or�toys�for�our�food�and�toy�drives.��
This�is�community;�people�with�ability�helping�those�in�need.�But�to�make�an�impact,�we�need�to�get�people�that�are�not�members�of�our�practice�on�mission�also.�This�is� the�purpose�of�our�3rd�Annual�Cornerstone�Community�Challenge.�This� is�a�5K�run/walk�starting�in�the�Poplar�Square�Shopping�Center�in�which�all�proceeds�will�go�to�Shepherd’s�Rest�Ministries�Women’s�Shelter.
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Glazing� -� First� we� have� one� of� the� most� common� types� of� faux� painting,�Glazing.�This� free� form� finish� is� known� for� its� subtle� variations� of� color�and� natural,� soft� glow.�Supremely� versatile,� it� can� be� adapted� to� any� living�environment�from�modern�to�traditional.�It�imparts�a�peaceful,�tranquil�feel-ing� that� adds� to� the� comfort�of� any� room�of� you�home�or�where�ever� you�decide.�Glazing� techniques�color�washing,�combing�and�ragging�are�among�
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Aging� -� This� technique� adds� a� beautiful� worn� elegant� look� to� cabinetry,� wood�paneling,�moldings� and� furniture.�Today�with� the�help�of� superior�products� aging�techniques�seem�almost�magical�in�its�simplicity.�Within�minutes�you�can�duplicate�the�effects�of�years�of�natural�weathering.�One�example�is�antiquing�which�involves�sanding�down�trim�or�molding,�using�a�knife�to�shave�edges�or�using�a�knife�or�nail�to�create�little�worm�holes�in�wood.�Also�taking�a�fine�point�black�marker�and�create�a�few�specks�on�the�legs�or�arms�of�a�piece�of�furniture.����
Stenciling� -� Stenciling� is� an� easy� way� to� add� a� custom� pattern� to� your� walls.�It� is�widely� used� in� living� rooms,� floors,� bathrooms� and� furniture.�Inspiration� can� be�found� in�your�home�by� looking�at�repeat�patterns� in�wallpapers,� rugs,� fabrics�and�tiles.�Designed�to�work�well�with�different�floral�prints,�stenciling�traces�its�roots�as�far�back�as� ancient�Egyptian� times.�I� find� stencils�great�over� a� texture�background�such�as�ragging�or�sponging�or�color�washes.����
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Wood�Graining�-�Also�known�as�“Faux�Bois”,�wood�graining�is�a�timeless�decorative�finish� that� adds� warmth� and� beauty� to� any� space.�It� can� be� utilized� in� almost� any�style�of�décor�from�a�Mahogany�Gentlemen’s�Pub�to�a�bleached�oak�farmhouse�din-ing�room.�When�wood�graining,�choose�surfaces�that�are�realistically�made�of�wood,�such�as�baseboards,�moldings,�panels,�mantels,�columns�or�tabletops.�I�would� like�to�be�very�clear�on�this,�Wood�graining�is�one�of�the�most�difficult�faux�finishes�and�requires�some�practice.�It�is�best�to�first�try�on�a�piece�of�spare�wood�or�card�board.
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Hiram High School – Football Schedule
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Date Opponent H/A Time9/4 N. W. Whitfield Away 7:�0 p.m.
9/�� Cass (Middle School Night)Home 7:�0 p.m.
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Date Opponent H/A Time9/4 Woodland Away 7:�0 p.m.
9/�� Rome Home 7:�0 p.m.
9/�� Haralson County Away 7:�0 p.m.
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9/�� McEachern Away 7:�0 p.m.
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By D. Hodari Brooks, MD
s� Fall� arrives� the� annual� tradition� of� Friday� Night� Lights� is� ready� to�begin.� As� an� orthopedic� surgeon� practicing� in� the� greater� metro�Atlanta�area,�I�have�the�opportunity�to�treat�a�number�of�high�school�
and�college�football�players’�injuries.�It�has�been�my�experience�that�both�the�athletes� and� the� parents� often� have� many� questions� regarding� some� of� the�
more�common�football-related�injuries�and�their�treatments.�This�article�will�address�some�of�those�issues.
CONCUSSIONS�-�A�concussion�is�a�head�injury�that�results�in�a�traumatic�injury�to�the�brain.�The�most�important�aspect�of�the�initial�treatment�of�a�concussion�is�to�have�the�player�properly�examined,�hopefully�by�the�team�physician.�Usually�the�athlete�is�not�knocked�unconscious,�however,�when�loss�of�consciousness�does�occur,�it�typi-cally� signifies� a�more� serious� injury.�The� initial� assessment� focuses�on� the�player’s�mental�status�which�includes�headaches,�any�memory�loss,�visual�problems,�and�neu-rologic�problems.�While�symptoms�are�not�usually�severe,� they�can�be�concerning,�particularly�if�they�do�not�resolve�quickly.�In�these�cases,�follow�up�exams�are�critical�to�assess�an�individual’s�progress.�In�my�experience,�there�is�always�a�lot�of�the�con-fusion�regarding�concussions,�particularly� in�regards� to�whether� the�athlete�can�be�cleared�to�return�to�play�during�the�same�game.�An�athlete�will�often�argue�that�once�he�feels�back�to�“normal,”�he�should�be�allowed�to�return�to�the�game.�This�is�an�area�of�significant�controversy� in�orthopedic� literature�but� it� is�my�professional�opinion�that� it� is�always�better� to�err�on� the�side�of�conservatism�and�keep�the�athlete�out�of�the�game�when�there�is�any�doubt.�This�is�primarily�due�to�the�risk�of�Secondary�Impact�Syndrome�which�can�occur�when�an�individual�who�has�had�a�recent�concus-sion�sustains�another�head�injury.�This�can�cause�a�very�serious�brain�injury.�I,�there-fore,�encourage�all�parents�and�football�players�to�understand�that�physicians�have�to�put�the�health�of�the�athlete�above�the�interests�of�the�team.
ACL�Injuries�–�the�anterior�cruciate�ligament�(ACL)�is�a�key�stabilizing�structure�to�the�knee�and�is�perhaps�the�most�commonly�feared�knee�injury�because�it�results�in�the�athlete�being�pulled�for�the�duration�of�the�current�season.�It�also�usually�requires�surgery�to�reconstruct�the�torn�ligament.�Often�this�injury�results�from�a�deceleration,�non-contact�injury.�It�can�often�take�a�year�to�fully�recover�from�this�injury�and�the�subsequent�surgery�and�rehab�process.
Meniscal� Injuries� –� the�meniscus�or� cartilage� in� the�knee� can�also�be� injured�with�non-contact�as�well�as�contact�injuries.�Unlike�the�ACL,�these�injuries�can�sometimes�be� treated�without�surgery� in�younger� individuals�and�does�not�always� involve� the�athlete�missing�the�entire�season.
Achilles�Tendon�Injuries�–�the�Achilles�tendon�connects�the�large�muscles�of�the�calf�to�the�heel�bone.�When�an�athlete�tears�this�tendon,�the�result�is�also�not�being�able�to�play�for�the�rest�of�the�season.�Surgery�is�typically,�but�not�always,�performed�and�usually�the�total�rehab�process�lasts�6-8�months.
Rotator� Cuff� injuries� –� this� is� a� collection� of� four� muscles� that� help� to� power� the�shoulder.�Most�often�this�structure�is�injured�when�a�football�player�attempts�to�make�a�tackle�and�has�the�opposing�player�“run�through”�the�tackle,�causing�a�sudden�jerk-ing� injury� to� the� shoulder.� If� the� rotator�cuff� is� sprained� (not� torn)� then�often� the�injury�can�be�rehabilitated�and�the�player�can�return�at�some�point�during�the�season.�If�completely�torn,�then�treatment�ranges�from�non-operative�to�surgical�repair,�and�also�typically�results�in�loss�of�the�season.
These�are�some�of�the�more�common�problems�that�I�treat�as�an�orthopedic�surgeon�involved�with�treating�football�injuries.��My�hope�is�that�I�do�not�have�to�see�any�of�you�in�my�office,�as�I�wish�all�of�my�parents�and�athletes�a�healthy�successful�football�season.��So�stay�healthy�and�good�luck�to�all.
Dr. Hodari Brooks is an orthopaedic surgeon at Pinnacle Orthopaedics. Get to Know Pinnacle. Call 770-944-3303 or visit www.pinnacle-ortho.com for a complete list of services, physicians and locations near you.
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e�have�moved�toward�the�end�of�summer.�School�has�started�for�the�kids,�and�people�are�starting� to� think� of� things� other� than�landscape� and� garden� tasks.� But,� there�
are� many� late� summer� landscape� jobs� that� will�pay�off�with�both�immediate�and�future�rewards�for�your�landscape.
Pruning:� � Many� of� the� shrubs� on� your� land-scape� could� probably� use�a� little� “touch-up”� pruning�with�a� set�of�hand�pruners�to� improve� their� appear-ance.�Shrubs�that�have�sent�up�shoots�that�are�protrud-ing�wildly� from�the�canopy�should�have�the�long�shoots�cut�back�to�the�point�of�ori-gin.� If� you� can’t� reach� the�point�of�origin,�at� least�cut�them� back� below� the� can-opy.� You� will� be� rewarded�with�shrubs�that�look�much�
neater�and�more�natural�looking�that�if�you�sheared�the�entire� shrub.� Examples� of� good� candidates� for� “touch-up”� pruning� are:� Ligustrum,� holly,� Indian� hawthorn,�Elaeagnus,�cleyera�and�Abelia.
Roses:��If�your�roses�have�gotten�leggy�during�the�sum-mer,� it� wouldn’t� hurt� to� give� them� a� trim� as� well.� Be�sure�to�cut�out�any�diseased,�injured�or�spindly�growth.�
When�trimming�your�roses�leave�at�least�half�the�length�of� each� main� cane� or� branch.� With� roses,� following� a�spray�schedule�for�insects�and�disease�is�also�important.�This�is�particularly�important�for�reducing�black�spot�and�powdery�mildew�problems.�If�you�haven’t�fertilized�your�roses�in�the�last�4�to�6�weeks,�an�application�of�granular�fertilizer,�spread�well�beyond�the�drip�line�and�watered�in�would�be�beneficial�at�this�time.�15-0-15�is�a�good�fer-
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Mulch:��Now�is�also�a�good�time�to�revitalize�the�mulch�in�your�landscape.�Mulch�helps�the�soil�retain�moisture,�it�helps�reduce�weeds,�and�mulch�keeps�plant�roots�cool�in�the�summer�and�warm�in�the�winter.�A�nice�refreshed�layer�of�mulch�will�also�give�your�landscape�an�appealing�finished� look.�Keep� the�mulch� a� few� inches� away� from�
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Perennials:��If�you�have�perennials�such�as�bearded�iris,�now�is�the�time�to�start�dividing�the�plants.�Many�peren-nials�will�take�over�your�garden�if�you�don’t�divide�(split)�them� and� either� remove� some� of� the� plants� and� place�them� in�another� spot� in� your� landscape�or� share� them�with� friends.� Begin� with� the� Iris;� it� can� be� divided� the�earliest.�Lily�and�Daylily�are�also�good�candidates�for�late�summer,� early� fall� division.� If� you� want� to� share� them�with�your�friends,�put�the�divisions�in�a�pot�and�then�sink�the�pot�in�the�ground�until�the�spring.�The�plants�will�be�ready�for�sharing�come�spring.�If�you�want�to�keep�the�divisions,�prepare� a�planting�bed� in� the� landscape� and�plant�the�divisions�in�the�new�bed.�You�will�be�rewarded�with�new�plants�come�spring.
As�we�move� toward� fall,�completing� these� late�summer�landscape� tasks� will� reward� you� immediately� with� a�neater�more�appealing� look� for�your� landscape,�and� in�the�future�with�healthier,�more�vigorous�plants.
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By Jack Stevens, DVM
ere�you�aware�that�diabetes�can�strike�your� furry� family�members?��It’s� true!�� Nearly� 1� in� 400� cats� and� dogs� develop� diabetes� during�their� lifetime.�The�two�forms�of�pet�diabetes�your�veterinarian�can�
diagnose�are�mellitus�and�insipidus.�The�good�news�is�that�neither�is�a�death�sentence.�Early�diagnosis�and�treatment�by�a�qualified�veterinarian� is�neces-sary…but�it�can�be�costly.�One�2007�report�estimates�that�the�average,�per-visit�cost�for�treating�their�pet�with�diabetes�exceeded�$200!�However,�both�diabetes�insipidus�and�mellitus�can�be�covered�under�certain�
veterinary� pet� insurance� plans,� which� can� significantly� reduce� your� out-of-pocket�expense.�(If�shopping�for�pet�insurance,�be�sure�the�plan�you�choose�covers�the�treat-ment�for�this�condition;�most�require�enrollment�of�your�pet�while�he/she�is�young�-�before�they�develop�the�illness.)�More� common� than� diabetes� insipidus,� diabetes� mellitus� is� also� known� as� “sugar�diabetes”,�caused�by�a�deficiency�of�insulin;�the�hormone�that�regulates�sugar�absorp-tion.�It�occurs�more�often�in�canines,�than�in�cats,�generally�between�the�ages�of�5-7�years�old.�As� is� the�case�with�human�diabetes,�when�your�pet’s�body�can�no� longer�produce�insulin,�sugar�builds�up�in�the�bloodstream,�causing�various�health�issues.�Diabetes� mellitus� symptoms� tend� to� be� very� gradual� and� are� often� easily�overlooked.�However,� one� notable� sign� of� diabetes� mellitus� is� an� overweight� pet.�Additionally,�when�the�quantity�of�sugar�doubles�the�normal�level,�it�spills�over�into�the�urine,�creating�an�increase�in�your�pet’s�urine�production,�thirst�and�appetite.�As�the�disease�progresses,� your�pet�may�develop�depression,� excessive� vomiting,� and�become� dehydrated.� Left� untreated,� the� condition� can� lead� to� blindness� in� dogs,�increasingly�weak�legs�in�cats,�and�eventually�malnutrition,�coma�and�death.�As�with�juvenile�diabetes�in�“pet�parents”,�diabetes�mellitus�is�commonly�treated�by�following�a�proper�diet�and�administering� insulin�on�a� regimented�schedule.�Your�pet’s�veterinarian�will�determine� the� insulin�volume�based�on�weight�and�reaction�to�medication.�(Keep�in�mind,�it�may�take�awhile�to�get�your�pet�regulated,�and�their�medication�may�need�to�be�adjusted�periodically.)�While� your�pet�may�go� into� remission� following�weeks�or�months�of� treatment,� it�does�not�necessarily�mean�they�have�been�“cured.”�Lifelong,�diligent�monitoring�of�your�pet’s�food�intake�and�exercise�must�be�maintained�in�order�for�him�or�her�to�have�a�healthy,�happy�life.
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but you can never go wrong with a good burger. Here are a few ideas that infuse different flavors into your burgers to make them the hit of the parking lot!
Fajita Burgers•1.27 oz. packet Lawrys Fajitas Seasoning •1/4 Cup melted butter •1 lb. ground beef •1 brown onion •2 green peppers •1 Tablespoon olive oil •4 hamburger buns Steps
• Combine fajita seasoning and butter until incorporated. Add ground beef into a bowl and mix in fajita butter until throughout. Form 4 patties and place in an airtight container for transport to the tailgate site.
• Prepare onions and peppers at home: Slice onion and peppers into strips and discard pepper seeds. Sauté in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned. Cool and place in a foil pouch. Reheat by placing pouch on the grill at the tail-gating site.
• Grill burgers on a lightly oiled rack over medium-high heat, 5 minutes on each side for medium burgers. Top with reheated onions and peppers and serve on a bun.
Makes 4 servings
Mediterranean Burgers• 1 lb. ground beef • 3 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled • 1/4 cup pitted, finely chopped Kalamata olives • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper • 4 grilled onion rolls • Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mayonnaise • 1 Cup mayonnaise • 4 sun-dried tomatoes (hydrated) • 1 tablespoon minced basil leaves
Steps• Add ground beef into a bowl and mix in cheese, olives, salt and peppers until throughout.
Form 4 patties and place in an airtight container for transport to the tailgate site. • To make Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mayonnaise: Add mayonnaise and sun-dried tomatoes
into blender and process until smooth. Stir in basil leaves and transfer into an airtight container. Note: Keep mayo in the cooler on hot tailgating days for maximum freshness.
• Grill burgers on a lightly oiled rack over medium-high heat, 5 minutes on each side for medium burgers. Top with Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mayonnaise and serve on onion rolls.
Parmesan Piccata Burgers•1 lb. ground beef •2 tablespoons minced shallots •2 tablespoons capers •1 Teaspoon minced garlic
•1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese •1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper • Thin slices of Parmesan cheese for topping •4 buttered, grilled ciabatta buns or hamburger buns Steps•Mix together ground beef, shallots, capers, garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Form 4 patties and place in an airtight container for transport to the tailgate site. •Grill burgers on a lightly oiled rack over medium-high heat, 5 min-
utes on each side for medium burgers. Top shaved Parmesan slices and serve on a bun.
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If you receive your electricity from Greystone Power, you are a Member-Owner of the Cooperative and are connected to valuable benefits every day!
One benefit is the Annual Meeting of Members, featuring a free breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., a health fair, amusement park rides, tethered hot air balloon rides, games for children, pony rides, a book fair and car sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and music from The Nelons at 10 a.m.
At 11 a.m. get your chance to vote during the Business Meeting of Mem-bers! Don’t miss the great door prizes after the meeting; the grand prize is a 2002 Chevy C1500!
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