Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope

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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine

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Our TownNovember 2008

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IN THIS ISSUE…

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 Stalling Design, copyright 2008, belong to Our Town of Paulding. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media without prior written permission from the publisher.

Our TOwn Magazine P.O. Box 614

Hiram, Georgia 30141Telephone: 770-222-2699

Fax: 770-222-4989Email: [email protected]

Publisher/ediTOr: Jules Williams / Teresa Parrish

Our Town Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope

The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine

About the Cover........................................................................3

Calendar of Events..................................................................4-5

Relationships: Overcoming Obstacles.....................................6

Home Decor: Thanksgiving .....................................................8

Family Focus: Training Kids -Part II.......................................10

Home Improvement: Decking..................................................12

Health & Fitness: Weekend Warrior.....................................14

Community: Shepherd’s Rest...................................................16

Travel: Myrtle Beach.................................................................18

Finance: Today’s Market...........................................................20

Entertainment: In the Car.......................................................22

Seasonal: Thanksgiving with Kids...........................................24

Pet Page: Holiday Hazards......................................................26

November Crossword..............................................................28

Cooking: Pumpkin Recipes.....................................................28

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ABOUT THE COVER

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e are glad to have the Forrest family on Our Town’s November cover. Meet Barry, Vicki, Jacob and Megan. The Forrest’s have lived in Paulding County for 15 years. Barry and Vicki have been

married for 23 years, and the entire family attends West Ridge Church. The Forrest’s are both very involved parents, and enjoy every minute of it, even though sometimes, they don’t know where they are. You see, they live in a “house divided”.

Jacob is a Senior at East Paulding High School where he plays varsity base-ball. Megan is a sophomore at North Paulding High School where she plays varsity volleyball, basketball and soccer. Megan is also involved in student government and Beta Club. In addition to their school activities, Jacob and Megan have always been very active in their community.

Both Barry and Vicki are very active at their children’s schools. He is involved in the booster club at East Paulding, and is the President for the Baseball Booster Club. He is also the President of the Basketball Booster Club at North Paulding. Vicki is the Treasurer of the Volleyball Booster Club at North Paulding.

Barry has worked for Georgia Power for 26 years and Vicki drives a school bus out of Roberts Elementary and East Paulding Middle. She also works at Mt. Tabor, and in the lunch room at Russom.

We are very thankful for the Forrest’s participa-tion and patience in doing this photo shoot. As they found out, it can be very time consum-

ing, especially when waiting for all the elements to come together to get just the right shot!

If you would like to nominate a family (not your own, please) for an Our Town cover, please submit a photo, family’s names and any special information, and your name. Selections are made by a separate, un-biased committee. Send submissions to [email protected].

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Jacob, Vicki, Megan & Barry

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GENERAL�ELECTION�–�DON’T�FORGET�TO�VOTE�November�4,�2008;�Tuesday�Check�your�registration!�Some�pre-cincts�have�changed.�Call�the�Board�of�Elections�Office�for�verification�at�770.443.7503,�ext�231.�Poll�locator�www.sos.state.ga.us�Elections�Option,�Voters�Option,�Poll�Locator-Enter�required�info�to�find�your�precinct.

PAULDING�CHAMBER�OF�COMMERCE�GEORGIA�POWER�LUNCHEON�–�Paulding�County�Senior�Community�CenterNovember�6,�2008;�Thursday�11:30�to�1:15pm�Join�us�for�our�largest�General�Membership�meeting�of�the�month!�The�key�note�speaker�this�month�is�political�strategist�Ralph�Reed,�author�of�The�Dark�Horse�–�a�looking-glass�into�presidential�politics�on�the�eve�of�the�2008�election;�it�contains�characters,�plot�twists,�and�rare�insight�relevant�to�the�real-life�presidential�campaign�now�underway.�Books�and�autographs�will�be�available�at�the�luncheon.�Cost�is�$15�for�members�and�$25�for�non-members.�For�more�information�or�to�make�a�res-ervation,�go�to�the�website�pauldingchamber.org�or�call�770-445-6016.

DIABETES�HEALTH�FAIR�–�Paulding�County�Senior�Community�CenterNovember�8,�2008;�Saturday�9am�–�4pmCome�learn�everything�you�wanted�to�know�about�diabetes!�This�event�is�FREE�and�open�to�the�community.�Hosted�by�East�Paulding�Primary�Healthcare.�For�more�information�call�678-945-8200.

LIFE�ON�THE�SOUTHERN�HOMEFRONT�–�Pickett’s�Mill�BattlefieldNovember�8,�2008;�Saturday�10am–4pmCome�experience�a�living�history�in�an�1850’s�cabin.�The�program�portrays�the�

lifestyles�of�civilians�who�lived�during�the�1850s�depicting�the�cooking,�sew-ing,�gardening,�and�cleaning�styles�at�that�time.�Tickets�are�$3.00�for�adults,�$2.50�for�seniors�and�$1.75�for�children�ages�6-18.�Children�5�and�under�are�FREE.�Call�770-443-7850�for�more�infor-mation�or�visit�their�website�at�picketsmillpark.org

CHRISTMAS�MARKET�-�St.�Vincent�de�Paul�Catholic�Church�Social�HallNovember�14�and�15,�2008;�Friday�12pm�–�8pm�and�Saturday�10am-3pmThe�Women’s�Altar�Rosary�Guild�is�hav-ing�their�annual�Christmas�market�with�new�hand-crafted�holiday�decorations�and�items�that�can�be�used�as�gifts�for�neighbors,�teachers,�friends,�and�fam-ily�(most�under�$10.00).�The�church�is�located�at�680�West�Memorial�Drive,�in�Dallas.�For�more�info,�please�contact�Margo�Hagan�770-499-2052�or�Becky�Mitek�770-443-5001.

ANNUAL�WOMEN’S�MINISTRY�CHRISTMAS�DINNER�–�First�Baptist�Church�of�DallasNovember�11�2008;�Tuesday�6pm“CELEBRATE�THE�REASON”�featuring�Joy�Chambley�is�hosted�by�the�Women’s�Ministry�team�at�First�Baptist�of�Dallas.�Tickets�are�$20�and�are�available�at�the�church�office.�Ladies,�don’t�miss�the�wonderful�evening�of�food�and�fel-lowship!�For�information�contact�the�church�office�at�770-445-8897.

PAULDING’S�BEAUTIFUL�MISS�PAGEANT�–�Dallas�TheatreNovember�15,�2008;�Saturday�1pmTickets�are�available�at�the�door�only�and�are�$3�for�adults�and�$2�for�chil-dren;�5�and�under�are�FREE.�For�more�information�visit�misspauldingcounty.org�or�call�Renee�Buchananat�at�770-845-8769.

PATIENT�APPRECIATION�DAY�AND�FOOD�DRIVE�–�Cornerstone�ChiropracticNovember�21,�2008;�Friday�8am�–�11am�and�3pm�–�6:30pmBring�in�$25�worth�of�canned�good�and�receive�a�FREE�Chiropractic�exam�

and�X-ray�($300�value).�Please�call�for�an�appointment.�Call�770-439-7765�for�more�information�or�to�make�your�appointment.�Cornerstone�Chiropractic�is�hosting�a�FOOD�DRIVE�during�the�entire�month�of�November,�so�please�feel�free�to�stop�by�any�time�and�drop�off�your�donations.�

WOMEN’S�MINISTRY�CHRISTMAS�SALE�–�First�Baptist�Church�of�DallasNovember�22�2008;�Saturday�9am-4pmThe�Women’s�Ministry�team�at�First�Baptist�of�Dallas�is�holding�a�Christmas�sale�in�the�fellowship�hall�of�the�church.�There�will�be�a�variety�of�gently�used�clothing,�toys�and�other�items�on�sale,�just�in�time�for�Christmas.�If�you�would�like�to�donate�any�reusable�items�for�the�sale�or�have�questions,�contact�the�church�office�at�770-445-8897.

CHRISTMAS�BAZAAR�–�Community�Fellowship�ChurchNovember�22�2008;�10am�–�4pmThis�will�be�fun�for�the�entire�family!�Homemade�crafts,�ornaments,�a�Santa�Shop,�Holiday�Bake�Sale,�a�raffle,�and�more!�Booths�are�available�for�crafters�and�home�business�owners.�This�is�a�community�event�and�entry�is�FREE.�Community�Fellowship�Church�is�

located�at�606�Cochran�Store�Road�in�Douglasville.�For�more�information�call�

Pastor�Murdock�at�678-923-7710.

BABY�SITTING�FOR�BLACK�FRIDAY�–�Community�Fellowship�Church

November�28�2008;�Friday�4:30am�–�4:30pm

Need�a�sitter�for�Black�Friday�Shopping?�Community�Fellowship�Church�will�have�teens�and�adults�baby-sitting�toddlers�through�5th�graders�from�4:30�am�to�4:30�pm.�There�will�be�movies�and�snacks�for�the�kids.�If�your�child�will�be�left�during�lunch�please,�bring�a�sack�lunch.�Cost�is�$3/per�hour�for�the�first�child�and�$2/per�hour�for�each�additional�child.�Proceeds�ben-efit�youth�summer�camp.�Community�

Fellowship�Church�is�located�at�606�Cochran�Store�Road�in�Douglasville.�For�more�information�or�to�sign�your�child�up�early,�call�Kristen�Wilkenson�at�770-616-5275.

FAMILY�CHRISTMAS�CONCERT�–�West�Atlanta/Douglas�Choral�Society�featuring�The�Atlanta�Boy�ChoirDecember�2,�2008;�Tuesday�at�8pmThis�22nd�Traditional�Family�Christmas�Concert�is�a�great�way�to�start�the�sea-son!��The�concert�of�seasonal�music�and�good�cheer�will�be�held�in�the�Douglas�County�High�School�Performing�Arts�-�Mashburn�Theatre;�8705�Campbellton�Street,�Douglasville,�Georgia.�Tickets�are�$10�and�there�is�LIMITED�SEATING.��Tickets�may�be�purchased�from�a�Chorale�Member,�through�the�“Contribution/Subscription�series”�or�at�the�door�if�available.�For�more�informa-tion�on�the�Choral�visit�www.wades.org��

“WINNIE�THE�POOH�in�THE�HOUSE�AT�POOH�CORNER”�–�East�Paulding�High�SchoolDecember�4-7,�2008;�Thursday�10:30am,�Friday�10:30am�and�7pm,�Saturday�3pm�and�7pm;�Sunday�mati-nee�3pmEast�Paulding�High�School’s�Theatre�Company�will�present�family�favorite�–�“The�House�at�Pooh�Corner”.��The�shows�on�Thursday�and�Friday�at�10:30am�are�school�field�trips.�The�10:30am�show�on�Friday�will�be�inter-preted�for�the�deaf.�All�tickets�are�$5.�Bring�two�cans�of�food�to�any�show�and�get�two�admissions�for�the�price�of�one.�For�more�information�contact�the�East�Paulding�High�School�Theatre�Company�at�770-445-5100�or�visitwww.ephstheatre.com

OLD�TOWNE�HIRAM�–�CHRISTMAS�TREE�LIGHTINGDecember�5,�2008;�Friday�6pm-10pmMake�plans�to�join�us�in�historic�down-town�Hiram.��There�will�be�pictures�with�Santa;�Downtown�Shops�Open�House;�Gingerbread�House�Contest;�Christmas�Tree�Auction;�Food,�Fun�and�Family�Entertainment!�For�more�infor-mation�call�770-943-3726.

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY BALL FOR SHEPHERD’S REST MINISTRIES – Che’ne RougeDecember 6, 2008; Saturday 7pm – 11pmMake plans to come have an elegant night out with friends, great music and dancing. This formal, black tie affair is the First Annual Ball and proceeds benefit Shepherd’s Rest Ministries. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom and gardens of Che’ne Rouge at 86 Poplar Springs Road in Hiram. Entertainment will be provided by ‘Still Swinging” the Les Stills Orchestra. There will be a champagne fountain, wine, beer, soda and hors d’oeuvres. Attire is formal gowns and tuxedos. What a PERFECT time of year to dress up, celebrate and benefit a GREAT cause. Tickets are $125 per person or $225 per couple, and can be purchased online until November 25 at chene-rouge.com. For seating arrange-ments and more information call Che’ne Rouge 770-222-4995.

ELVIS’ BLUE CHRISTMAS CONCERT- THE JEFF BREWER SHOW – Dallas TheaterDecember 13, 2008; Saturday 8pmELVIS is BACK and singing Christmas favorites and his greatest hits! If you’re an Elvis fan, you will not want to miss this entertaining tribute to the King of Rock and Roll! Come see an amazing performance with Jeff Brewer and the Impossible Dream. There will be a visit from Santa, so bring the kids! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children and are available at the Dallas Theatre box office or the Paulding Chamber. For more info call the Dallas Theatre at 770-443-8110 or the Paulding Chamber at 770-445-6016. americanelvis.com

SPECIAL HIP HOP TEAM AND DANCE SEASON REGISTRATIONSPECIAL AUDITIONS FOR “MULAN”, “LITTLE MERMAID” for Ocean Scene and Characters - Showbiz Kids Ongoing during NOVEMBER AND DECEMBERShowbiz is a Dance - Theatre oriented studio. Come watch them perform on

December 6th at the Festival of Trees in Marietta Square and also on December 6th with Santa on the Square. They are looking for experienced Hip Hop Dancers to audition for a special Hip Hop Dance Team for a major upcoming show! For show details and registration times contact Ms. Shirley at 770-439-2426, but hurry SPACE IS LIMITED to availability. Showbiz is located at 44 Darby’s Crossing Drive, Suite 208, in Hiram.

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIESOngoing every month - Saint James Community ChurchSt. James Community Church is an Angel Food Ministries host site for residents of Paulding and surrounding counties. There are new food menus each month. A regular unit of food costs $30, with an est. value between $50 and $70. There is now a $25 box available. This is available to ANYONE regardless of income; cash, money orders or EBT food stamps are accept-ed. Food must be pre-ordered and menus can be viewed at saintjamescc.com or angelfoodministries.com. For more information, contact Susette 678-231-3978, Judy 770-265-0676, or Tricia 404-625-6647.

WRITERS GROUP – “WRITERS OF LIKE MIND”Ongoing every second and fourth Wednesday of the monthAttention writers!!! A writers group meets every second and fourth Wednesday at Vito’s Café located at 10175 Dallas Acworth Highway, (Rt. 92) in Dallas. All meetings will run from 6pm to 7:30pm. For more information, email [email protected].

___________________________________WE NEED YOUR INPUT! If you have a COMMUNITY event for the Our Town Calendar, please email us at ourtown [email protected] Listings are free, but SPACE IS LIMITED! Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month. Please submit in Word format ONLY, and put Calendar Event in the subject line.

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AROUND OUR TOWN - RELATIONSHIPS

veryone comes up against prob-lems in life whether it’s related to our family, peers, money, work,

conflict, or sickness. There are always plenty of things we want, but there are always challenges or obstacles that we must overcome before we succeed. Don’t give up on your dreams! Instead of thinking negatively why not take a minute and figure out how you can overcome your obstacles, so they can become part of your ultimate success story? After all, the big-gest obstacles can serve to strengthen us and make the victory ceremony that much sweeter! Now if there were no brick walls along our life journey we would all be living in heaven. The real success stories all start with some sort of problem, failure or obstacle. The truth is that there are always going to be things that stand in our way. This is precisely why we all have a choice and your choices will make or break you, so give them adequate thought: we can choose to believe we can overcome any obstacles,

or we can choose to give up. Everything starts with a choice. You need to set some attainable goals to start to overcome your obstacles. Can you set attainable and realistic goals? If so, you can

leap over the obstacles that are in your way and roll on down the road to success. Another great way to move past obstacles is to set reasonable goals as you will then have a decent timeline to march on with regardless of what crops up to get in the way. Use prioritization and organizational qualities that are within you to set yourself on the fast track. Setting goals is a very important step if you want to overcome obstacles because you can envision

your future and create something concrete to work for. Understandably, most people become apprehen-sive when they see barriers standing in their way, but success comes from pushing through. You don’t want to be someone who can only see the obstacles but

don’t see the goal at the end of their journey. Sadly, they give up before they ever really get started. The bonus is - this doesn’t have to be you!

If your obstacles are significant ones, you may find it beneficial to break these obstacles down into mini goals. When you set attainable, realistic goals you are breaking the obstacles into manageable pieces that you can overcome one at a time. Mini goals on the way to ‘the big one’ will often help people see the obstacles they thought existed don’t really exist at all, or they were just not as big as they first thought. For example, if you need a college degree to meet your ultimate goal, consider the application process as your first mini goal and move forward from there, one step at a time. Getting past your obstacles or doing anything at all really, is so much easier when you have a positive mindset. Affirmations and positive self-talk help you program your mind for success and it really does work! For example, you may find it easier to move forward with your goals if you said, “I am capable of succeeding without feeling over-whelmed or unfulfilled.” By implementing affirmations you will create a positive inner dialogue so you can overcome any obstacle with confidence and purpose.

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or� most� people,� Thanksgiving� decorating�involves�turkeys,�gourds,�and�a�few�well�placed�fall� items� such� as� reeds� and� even� feathers.�

However,� for� many� people�the� allure� of� Thanksgiving�decorating� has� gone� out� of�style� and� replaced� with� the�desire� to� create� something�unique,� eye� catching,� and� of�course,� filled� with� grace� and�splendor.� The� right� home�accents�can�give�a�home�that�Thanksgiving�charms�without�pulling�out�the�Styrofoam�tur-key.��These�days,�people�are�deco-rating�their�homes�with�more�subtle� hues.� That� means� a�few� simple� changes� to� the�dining� room� can� call� out�“Thanksgiving”� without� hav-ing� to�plant� the� ten� year�old�stuffed� turkey� scene� on� the�table�as�a�centerpiece.�Starting�with�an�array�of�muted�browns�and�oranges�for�your�table� setting� will� be� enough� to� remind� everyone�why� they�are�gathered�around�the� table.�This�year,�try�a�simple�but�elegant� fall� flower�arrangement�as�your� centerpiece.� Using� off� colored� hues� through-

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ast�month�we�discussed�three�of�ten�tips�to�help�train� your� children.� They� were:� 1.� Start� early�2.� Have� age� appropriate� expectations� and� 3.�

Provide�structure.�We�now�resume�with:

4.�Help�your�child�develop�respect�for�authorityEliciting� respect� requires� that�our�children� trust�us.�When� we� prove� ourselves� trustworthy� in� terms� of�their�physical�and�emotional�needs,�children�learn�to�trust�our�authority.�So�don’t�be�afraid�to�establish�and�enforce�the�rules.�Your�children�will�love,�honor�and�respect�you�for�it.�

5.�Communicate�rather�than�dictateAvoid�demanding�that�your�child�follow�your�instruc-tions�simply�because,�“I�said�so.”�As�your�child�grows,�you� won’t� be� around� to� say� so.� Therefore,� parents�must�help�children�develop� internal� restraints.�This�develops�by�teaching�them�to�evaluate�consequences�before� acting� and� follow� through� with� wise� deci-sions.�

6.�Demonstrate�as�you�communicateRather� than� telling� children� what� not� to� do,� show�them�what�to�do.�When�my�4�year�old�spoke�to�me�in�a�disrespectful� tone,� I� told�her�numerous� times�her�tone� was� not� acceptable� without� impact.� I� told� her�what�not�to�do,�but�I�didn’t�show�her�what�to�do.�She�didn’t�have�the�maturity�to�know�the�appropriate�way�

L to� express� herself.� Once� I� demonstrated� what� she�could�say�and�how�to�say�it�in�a�respectful�way,�she�applied�it�immediately.�I�also�had�to�learn�to�model�the�behaviors�I�desired�of�her.�If�I�didn’t�want�her�to�answer�“WHAT”�when�I�called�her�name,�I�must�not�answer� in� that� manner� when� she� or� others� called�my�name.

7.�Consider�your�child’s�way�of�thinkingI� remember� struggles� with� my� 4� year� old� at� bed-time.�While�she�was�playing�with�her�toys,�I�would�suddenly� announce,� “It’s� time� for� bed.”� A� temper�tantrum�would�ensue.�I�would�respond�with�threat-ening�if�she�didn’t�obey.�I�perceived�her�behavior�as�defiance.� However,� her� actions� were� not� so� much�an� act� of� defiance;� rather,� an� effort� to� continue�doing�something�she�enjoyed.�I�learned�to�give�her�5� minutes� notice,� so� she� could� anticipate� bedtime�was� coming.� This� made� the� transition� to� bedtime�much�easier.�

8.�Reward�goodWe�as�parents�always�notice�the�actions�that�annoy�us.�At�times,�we�forget�to�notice�when�our�children�are�doing�what�is�expected.�Seize�moments�to�pro-vide� praise.� Praise� creates� in� a� child� a� satisfaction�and�sense�of�security�that�will�be�looked�for�in�the�future� and� motivate� the� child� to� continue� doing�good.

99.�Work�as�a�teamMoms� and� dads�must� get� in� agree-ment.�Standing�together�gives� weight� to� standards�established� and� lets� the� child� know� there� are� no�loop�holes.�Because�moms�and�dads�may�have�had�differing�experiences�as�a� child,� agreement�on�dis-cipline�is�not�automatic.�But�each�should�be�willing�to� come� into� agreement.� Discuss� your� discipline�challenges.�Decide�on�a�plan�both�agree�will�work�for�your�family.�Also,�support�each�other�when�disci-plinary�action�is�implemented.�Disagreeing�in�front�of� the� child� undermines� the� authority� of� a� parent�and�sends�the�message�that�the�undermined�parent�can�be�disregarded�in�the�future.

10.�Be�patient�and�consistent�Discipline�can�be�exhausting�especially�when�work-ing� on� the� same� behaviors� repeatedly.� Training� a�child� is�a�process.� It� requires�TIME.�But�be�consis-tent.�You�are�sowing�into�your�child’s�future.�I�am�a�firm�believer�in�the�time�honored�teaching�that�says,�“Train�up�a�child�in�the�way�he�should�go�and�when�he�is�old�he�will�not�depart.”

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Typically patients with Achilles tendon injuries feel as if they were “kicked” in the back of the leg. The Achilles is particularly vulnerable to those weekend warriors who do not stretch prior to activity. The lack of regular exercise decreases the elasticity (ability of stretching) and thus when subject to abnormal stress, rupture is often the result. While initial treatment for ankle injuries involve ice, elevation and restricted weight bearing, if you develop prolonged symp-toms or pain over the Achilles tendon then evaluation by orthopedic surgeon is advised in a timely manner.

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Being�late�September�we�were�a�little�worried�that�it�would�be�cold,�but�the�weather�was�perfect!�Not�too�hot,�a�warm�breeze�and�lot’s�of�sun.�Now�the�sand�on�the�beach�is�not�white�like�it�is�on�the�Gulf,�but�it’s� a� nice� wide� beach� without� a� drop� off� into� the�ocean,�which�is�a�big�plus�for�children�and�seniors.�We�spent�a�lot�of�time�walking�on�the�beach�collect-ing� shells.� None� of� us� had� ever� seen� so� many� sea�shells.�The�shells�were�out�in�record�numbers;�it�was�quite�amazing!�

While�we�were� there,�we�made� it� a�point� to�enjoy�some�of�the�attractions�and�shopping�without�miss-ing�time�on�the�beach.�The�first�night�was�all�about�getting�seafood�for�dinner.�This�was�not�a�hard�feat�since�there�are�seafood�buffets�everywhere.�We�ate�at�the�Big�Crab�because�of�the�crab�legs.�The�food�was�good�and�there�was�a�good�variety,�but�it�was�a�little�pricey�at�$25�per�person!�

(*Editor’s�Side�Note:�If�you�want�really�great�tasting,�FRESH�seafood,�drive� to�Calabash,�North�Carolina.�Depending� on� where� you� are� in� Myrtle� Beach,� it�could� take� 30� to� 60� minutes,� but� it� easy� to� find�and� worth� it.� Remember,� Captain� Nance’s� is� THE�BEST.)

We�also�went�to�the�Ripley’s�Aquarium�at�Broadway�at� the�Beach.�The�Aquarium�itself�was�great.�They�

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L interesting�fish.�The�biggest�disappoint-ment� was� the� “Pirates”�exhibit.� The� displays� they� had� were�quite�interesting,�but�it�was�NOT�what�they�hyped�it�up�to�be.�The�best�part�was�the�two�skeleton�pirates�that� “welcome”� you� as� you� walk� into� the� exhibit.�(That�made�for�some�great�photos!)

Broadway� at� the�Beach� is� an� all� day� experience� in�itself.� � Broadway� is� an� outdoor� shopping� village,�right�in�the�middle�of�Myrtle�Beach.�There�are�some�wonderful,�one�of�a�kind�shops�and�great�restaurants�there� -� including,� Jeff� Foxworthy’s� Redneck� Store,�Jimmy� Buffet’s� Margaritaville,� an� Egyptian� Hard�Rock�Café�and�Senor�Frogs!�But�if�you�are�there,�DO�NOT�miss�the�KISS�Coffeehouse!�Did�you�know�the�band�KISS�had�a�coffeehouse?�Well,�it�rocks!

Barefoot� Landing� is� another� shopping� village� with�shops�and�a�variety�of�restaurants.�There�is�a�diner�there�called�Radio�City�Diner.�The�food�is�great,�and�it� was� so� reasonable.� Between� the� four� of� us,� not�one�of�us�paid�over�$8.00� for� their� lunch�and� that�included�a�soft�drink.�We�love�a�great�deal.

Also,�at�Barefoot�Landing�and�our�most�memorable�experience� was� the� Alligator� Adventure.� DO� NOT�MISS� THIS!!!� If� you� have� children,� they� will� love�it.� We� loved� it.� They� have� thousands� of� alligators.�It� was� amazing� at� how� many� they� had� in� this� one�park.�Their�star�gator�is�‘Utan’;�the�oldest�and�largest�alligator�on�exhibit�in�the�world.�His�head�is�larger�than�the�hood�of�a�truck!�They�also�have�a�variety�of�reptiles� and� other� animals� including� tigers,� otters,�turtles�and�cervals.�You�can�get�so�close�to�the�ani-mals,�too.�It’s�something�to�be�only�6�feet�away�from�a� live� tiger.� Being� so� close� makes� you� appreciate�their�beauty�and�size.We�hope�you’ll�visit�Myrtle�Beach�soon.�There�is�so�much� to� do� and� see,� and� it’s� a�

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hen� the� market� is� going� down� or� side-ways,�it�is�hard�for�people�to�stay�focused�on� the� long-term� benefits� of� the� stock�

market.�A�look�at�history�can�offer�insight�into�what�course�of�action�you�should�take�when�the�market�starts�acting�erratically.Suppose�you�had�placed�a�$10,000�invest-ment�in�the�S&P�500�index�at�the�top�of�the� stock� market� on� January� 11,� 1973.�By� October� 3,� 1974� when� the� market�hit� bottom,� your� $10,000� would� have�dropped� in� value� of� $5500—a� decrease�of�45%.How�would�you�have�reacted�during�this�time?Based� on� the� above� scenario,� what� would�you�have�done�with�your�hypothetical�shares?�Reinvest� another� $10,000?� Increase� your�investment�by�$1,500�OR�Dollar�Cost�Average�$1,000� per� year� for� 10� years?� Or� would� you�have�held�onto�your�shares;�sell�your�shares�and�wait�one�year�before�reinvesting�OR�sell�now�and�put�your�proceeds�into�three-month�U.S.�Treasury�bills?

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Treasury� bills� took� more�than� 5� years� to� regain� their�value!� By� the� end� of� 2007,�your� original� $10,000� would�be�worth�$231,000!

Here� is� another� example� of�staying� the� course� –� from�right� after� September� 11,�

2001Both�Educated�Ellen�and�Worry�Wart�Wally�saw�their�$10,000�investment�(made�on�Jan.�1,�2000)�in�mutu-al� funds� drop� to� $8,786� by� the� month� of� October�2001.�This�was�right�after�September�11,�2001.�

Worry�Wart�Wally�sold�off�his�mutual�funds�and�rein-vested�in�U.S.�Treasury�Bills.Educated�Ellen�held�on�to�her�mutual�funds.�As�of�December�31,�2007�this�is�how�their�accounts�compared:

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hanksgiving�is�an�American�tradition�that�truly�celebrates� family� -� a� time� in� the� year� when�relatives� and� friends� get� together�

and�exchange�notes�on�what’s�gone�by.�But�what�does�Thanksgiving�mean� to� your� kids?� � � While�they�look�forward�to�meet-ing� their� favorite� uncles�and� aunts,� maybe� even�receiving� gifts� from�them,� Thanksgiving�has�no�special�activity�that�caters�exclusively�to� them.� A� whole� lot�of� adults� meeting� to�catch�up�on�the�family�news,� over� an� elabo-rate� dinner,� is� hardly�something�to�excite�kids,�so� that� they� are� largely�left� to� themselves,� and�may� end� up� feeling� a� bit� left�out.� As� a� dad� you� can� help� your�kids� by� explaining� the� meaning� of�Thanksgiving.� Knowing� about� it� and� what� it�stands�for�will�help�them�appreciate�the�essence�of�this�celebration.�Getting�children�to�help�with�pre-paring� the� Thanksgiving� dinner� could� be� another�

way� to� make� them� feel� included.� Not� only� does� it�make� them� feel� responsible,� they’ll� look� forward�

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floor�waiting�to�be�called�to�the�table.�Be�proactive�-� volunteer� for� work� you’ll� enjoy� and� get� into� the�spirit� cheerfully.� You’ll� be� happier� doing� a� good�deed� without� being� nagged� about� it.� And� face� it;�you’ll�have�to�do�a�bunch�of�stuff�anyway,�so�you’re�better�off�getting�points�for�doing�it�on�your�terms.

Create� traditions� if� you� want� to� create� meaning� -�Kids�thrive�on�traditions,�even�the�ones�they�might�complain�about�in�their�teen�years�are�the�ones�you�may�see�them�re-creating�twenty�years�from�now�in�their�own�homes.�The�best�traditions�are�ones�that�have�meaning�for� the� family�because�they�relate� to�the�family�history�or�have�taken�on�a�history�of�their�own�over� time.�Don’t�shy�away� from�creating�your�own�traditions,�however.�Some�examples:��*�A�prayer�said�by�the�youngest� talking�member�of�the�family.��*�Allowing�each�child�to�choose�a�food�item�that�is�served�every�year.

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hanksgiving�is�in�a�few�weeks�and� the� rest�of�the� holiday� season� is�

fast� approaching.� It’s� a� busy�time�for�all�of�us,�but�it�is�very�important� to� make� sure� that�your�pet�is�kept�safe�from�any�danger.�

At� this� time� every� year� it� is�important� to� remind� pet�owners� of� the� most� com-mon�holiday�hazards�for�pets.�These� include� feeding� prob-lems,� foreign-body� ingestion�and� accidental� poisoning.�Unfortunately�many�pets�will�have�to�see�the�veteri-narian� this�holiday� season�because� this� advice�was�not�taken�into�consideration.�Don’t�let�your�pet�be�one� of� them;� follow� these� points� and� ensure� your�pet�is�safe�over�the�entire�holiday�season.�

Feeding�problems:�Foods� too� fatty,� too� rich�or� too�spicy�(in�fact,�anything�your�pet� is�not�accustomed�to)�can�lead�to�intestinal�problems.�In�some�animals,�the�treat�can�cause�serious�inflammation�of�the�pan-creas�or�intestine�which�can�actually�be�life-threaten-ing.�The�main�foods�to�avoid�are�those�bits�that�you�would�not�eat�yourself�such�as�the�fat�off�a�piece�of�

meat,� that� last�little�bit�of�des-ert� and� so� on.�A� little� bit� of�meat� will� not�cause�too�much�of� a� problem�though,� just�make� sure� you�stay� away� from�the� fatty� parts�and� the� poul-try� skin� (this�contains� high�quantities� of�fat).� It� is� these�

fats�that�can�trigger�acute�pancreatitis.�

Foreign-body�ingestion:�Cooked�poultry�bones�are�a�tempting�thing�to�give�to�your�pet,�but�please�avoid�them.�Even� the� largest�of�bones�can�splinter�easily�and� these� sharp� shards� work� their� way� into� your�pet’s� intestines.� If� one� pierces� through� the� intes-tinal� wall� a� life� threatening� peritonitis� will� ensue.�Although� cooked� poultry� bones� are� prohibited,�some�raw�beef�bones�can�be�safely�given�to�your�pet.�Knuckle�bones�(for�large�dogs)�and�oxtails�(for�small�dogs)� are�generally� considered� to�be�a� lot� safer� as�they�do�not�break�up�as�easily.�However,�it� is�good�

practice� to� supervise� your� dog� whilst� chewing� the�bone�so�you�can�throw�it�away�if�it�gets�broken�into�pieces�that�can�be�swallowed.�

Decoration� Dangers:� The� Christmas� tree� can� be� a�hazard�for�dogs�and�cats.�Tinsel�is�great�to�play�with�but� if� ingested�can�cause�pleating�of� the� intestines�and�a� severe�blockage.�This� is� in�particular�a�great�danger� to� cats� and� kittens,� who� love� chasing� and�playing�with�string�and�cotton.�Ornaments�are�also�dangerous� because� they� too� may� break� into� sharp�shards� that� may� puncture� the� intestines.� Also,� the�water�at�the�base�of�the�Christmas�tree�will�contain�substances� that� can� cause� painful� stomach� aches.�Christmas� tree� light� strings� are� at� risk� of� being�chewed�so�please�turn�them�off�when�you�are�out�or�your�pet�is�left�near�the�tree�unsupervised.�

Poisonings:� Holiday� plants� such� as� mistletoe� are�toxic,�as�are�the�bulbs�of�the�amaryllis�plant.�A�good�alternative�is�the�poinsettia�which�can�be�safely�wel-comed� into� the�pet� lover’s�home.�Please�be� aware�that� chocolate� is� toxic� to�dogs� (especially� the�dark�variety).�Please�dispose�of�antifreeze�in�the�right�way�too�during�the�cold�months�ahead.�This�sweet�sub-stance�tastes�great�to�your�pet�but�is�deadly.

Dr Matthew Homfray is one of the veterinary pet experts at whydoesmypet.com. Our dedicated community of caring pet experts are waiting to offer you advice, second opinions and support.

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