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About the Cover.........................................................5, 24 Health & Fitness: Lemon Water.........................................6 Family Focus: Getting Your Children to Go Green........9 Calendar of Events..................................................11, 15, 22Relationships: Procrastination........................................12 Medical: Thyroid 101: What You Need to Know...........17 Outdoor: Turkey Season.................................................18 Gardening: Tee Off in Your Own Backyard..................18 Home Improvement: Pressure Washers..........................19 Finance: Guardianship - 3 Reasons................................21 Feature Photographer: Reflective Images.....................24 Community: Special Olympics......................................26 Travel: Where Shall We Go in 2012?..............................27 Pets: Freshwater Aquariums...........................................29 March Crossword............................................................30 What’s Cookin’: National Peanut Month......................30

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Celebrating 100 years of Cookies and Companions Happy 100th Anniversary Girl Scouts!

uliette�“Daisy”�Gordon�Low�assembled�18�local�girls�from�Savannah,�Georgia�on�March�12,�1912,�for�the�very�first�Girl�Scout�meeting.�She�believed�all�girls�should�be�given�the�opportunity�to�develop�physically,�mentally,�and�spiritually.�Within�

a�few�years,�Daisy’s�dream�for�a�girl-centered�organization�was�realized.�Today,�Girl�Scouts�of�the�USA�has�a�membership�of�over�3.2�million.�

March�of�this�year�marks�the�100th�Anniversary�of�the�Girl�Scouts�and�their�first�meet-ing.�In�addition,�Girl�Scouts�of�the�USA�(GSUSA)�has�declared�2012�the�“Year�of�the�Girl”:�a�celebration�of�girls�and�recognition�of�their�leadership.�In�their�honor,�we�are�happy�to�have�a�few�of�those�distinguished�girls�on�our�cover�this�month.

Girl�Scout�Cadette�Troup�#6084�from�Dallas�consists�of�5�girls� -�Alex,�Bailey,�Kylie,�Morgan�and�Sarah.�Their� troop� leader� is� Jeanette�Huntington�and�Rhiannon�Shaw�is�co-leader.�For�Troop�#6084,�being�a�Girl�Scout� is�more�than�selling�cookies;� it’s�building�“Confidence,�Courage�and�Character.”�The�girls�participate�in�service�proj-ects�such�as�collecting�items�for�our�military,�helping�needy�families�during�the�holi-days�and�helping�correct�an�erosion�problem�at�a�local�school�by�planting�a�garden.�They’ve�also�enjoyed�camping,�horseback�riding�and�archery.�These�girls�have�been�together�six�years�and�have�made�friendships�that�will�last�a�lifetime.�

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age�consuming�lemon�water,� as� it� serves� as�a� healthier� exchange�for� those� junk� pop�and� sweet� energy�drinks.� Lemon� water�is� stimulating,� all-nat-ural� and� will� cleanse�toxic�compounds.�You�

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Lemon water is a wonderful cleanser or detoxifier�-� Lemon�water,� grapefruit,�numerous� citrus� fruit�plants�and�the�like�happen�to�be�known�to�have�great�cleansing�talents.� If� you’re� a� little� bloated� or� feeling� your� colon�could� do� well� with� a� flush� out� then� sure,� drink� away�-� you� haven’t� anything� to� lose!� However,� any� time� you�purify� the� interior�of� your�body�of�bloating,� you�elimi-nate�water�weight�and�this�isn’t�true�weight�loss.

A�nutritionist�told�me�that�lemon�water�aids�in�managing�your�pH�levels.�Though�it’s�regarded�as�being�acidic,�the�lemon�in�water�raises�the�alkalinity�in�the�drinking�water�which� neutralizes� your� pH� levels.� Eating� tremendous�amount� of� highly� processed� food� plus� a� great� deal� of�glucose,�salts,�along�with�other�materials�will�make�your�body’s� acidity� levels� climb.� Your� system� works� far� bet-ter�and�possesses�an�optimally�working�immune�system�whenever�the�pH�level�is�much�more�neutral�or�middle�of�the�scale.

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Sometimes�eating�vegetables�is�more�a�matter�of�control�and�we�all�like�to�think�we�are�in�control.�Giving�a�few�options�and�allowing�the�child�to�choose�may�improve�his�consumption�of�vegetables.� If� you�meet�with�resistance,� remind�your�child�you�are�not�a�short-order�cook�and�this� is� the�meal�you�are�preparing� for� the� family.� If�your� child� suddenly�decides�he� is�not�hungry,�be� sure�not� to� inadvertently� reward�the�behavior�by�allowing�him�to�snack�later�in�the�evening,�but�rather�offer�him�his�uneaten�meal�instead.

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Five�to�nine�portions�of�vegetables�a�day�can�be�a�daunting�task�even�for�adults.�Avoid�forcing�children�to�eat�vegetables-�or�any�food�for�that�matter�because�it�is�a�power�struggle� parents� too� often� lose.� Encourage� your� child� to� try� a� bite,� but� don’t� get�upset�if�it�is�refused�and�be�sure�to�keep�reintroducing�the�food�from�time�to�time.�Eventually,�they�will�try�it�and�may�even�like�it.

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Mom’s Club of Dallas and Hiram* - Bethany Christian ChurchMarch 1 and April 5; 1st Thursday of each month 10amMOMS�(Moms�Offering�Moms�Support).�Meetings�are�held�at�3264�Villa�Rica�Hwy�(Hwy�61)�Dallas.�For�more�information�email�[email protected].�

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Rabies Clinic at Paulding Community CenterMarch 3; Saturday 2pm - 5pm

Rabies�Shots�-�$10/cash�only.�All�dogs�must�be�on�a�leash�and�all�cats�must�be�in�a�carrier.�For�more�info�contact�the�Paulding�Co.�Animal�Control�at�770.445.1511

Upward Soccer - Fortified Hills Baptist ChurchMarch 3; Registration DeadlineFirst�game�is�Saturday,�March�17,�2012.��Cost�is�$95.00�per�child.�For�more�informa-tion�contact�Jessica�Whitton�770-364-7716�or�Fortified�Hills�Baptist�Church�678-363-7267�or�visit�fhbc.net.

Paulding County Writers’ Guild*March 6 and April 3; 1st Tuesday of the month; 6pm-8pm For�more�info�and�meeting�location�call�Dana�Freeman,�678-662-1948.

Screenwriters Group* - Starbucks in HiramMarch 6 and April 3; 1st Tuesday of the month; 3pmVisit�on�line�and�email�if�attending;�GeorgiaScreenWriters.com

American Sleep Apnea/GA Chapter A.W.A.K.E. Support GroupMarch 6 and April 3; 1st Tuesday of each month; 7pm-9pmMeetings�are�held�at�the�WellStar�Paulding�Hospital�1st�floor�conference�room.�For�more�information�call�Ann�L.�(Pickett)�Croft�at�770-445-2417�or�770-331-3088.

Parents of Prodigals - Mt. Calvary Baptist Church*March 7 and 21; 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 7pm-8:30pmA� Christian� group� for� parents� with� prodigal� children.� MCBC� is� located� at� 287� Mt.�Calvary�Road�in�Marietta.�Call�770-424-4387�for�more�information.

Twice Blessed Children’s Consignment Sale - McEachern UMCMarch 8 - 10; Thursday 5:00-9:00 Friday 9:30-6:00 Saturday 9:00-1:00Many� items� are� half� off� on� Saturday.� No� strollers,� please.� Cash,� credit� cards� and�checks�accepted.�Proceeds�benefit�McEachern�UMC�children’s�ministries.�For�more�info�call�770.943.3008�or�visit�twice-blessed.org

Dodgeball Tournament benefitting the Paulding Education FoundationMarch 8; Thursday 7pm - 11pm at Austin Middle SchoolTeams�(men�and�women)�consist�of�8�players,�min�age�is�14.�Youth�groups,�church�groups,� or� create� your� own� team.� The� first� 22� teams� will� be� selected;� format� is�Double� Elimination/Random� Seeding.�Cost� $80/team� ($10/person).� $4� Admission.�Visit�PauldingEducationFoundation.com�for�registration�forms�and�info.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group*March 8; 2nd Thursday of the month; 6pm-7pmMeetings�are�open�to�the�public�and�are�held�at�the�Aspen�Village�Sales�Office�located�at�59�Hillside�Trace,�Suite�117�in�Dallas.�For�more�info�call�770-445-3594.

Spring Forward Paulding Festival - Paulding County High SchoolMarch 10; Saturday 10am - 3pm Jumpstart� your� Spring� and� go� green!� Keynote� Speaker� -� Walter� Reeves� 1pm.� $5�required�for�talk,�all�other�events�are�free�and�open�to�the�public.�For�more�info�email�Mary�Carol�Sheffield�at�[email protected].�

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rocrastination-� putting�off� what� you� can� do�today�until�tomorrow.�7�

years,� 5� months,� and� 2� days�later� you’re� wondering� why�you� never� started� that� book.�It�would�have�been�complet-ed.�You�made�the�Best�Seller�List.� In� regret� the� vision� is�bright.� In�procrastination� it’s�doom�and�gloom.�Back�in�the�present� you� may� be� saying,�

“There’s� too� much� competition.� No�one� will� publish� my� book”.� What� if�you� flip� flop� the�picture� so� you� are�pulled� towards� the� intense� vision�you�had� in�regret� like� it�was�a�mag-net.�Why�not�create�that�vision�soon-er� rather� than� later.� Procrastination�leads� to� stress,� poor� health,� and�regrets� that� last� for� life.� Action� results� in� fulfillment,�life� experience,� and� wisdom.� Get� the� 4� steps� to� break�through�procrastination:�

Step 1- What are you procrastinating on?� Is� it� appropriate�to�hold�off�or�irrational�postponement?�Will�this�make�a�positive�impact�in�your�life?�Choose�the�area�that�you�will�stop�procrastinating�and�make�a�renewed�commitment.�

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P when�your�car�doesn’t� start.�You� look�for� the� source� of� the� problem.� When�you� find� the� source� it� is� easy� to� take�action�to�make�the�repair.�Look�behind�procrastination�to�find�what�is�restrain-ing�you.�It�may�be�an�unpleasant�task,�lack�of�interest,�someone�else’s�goal,�a�large�overwhelming�project,�fear,�poor�time� management,� or� indecision.� Be�brutally�honest�and�get�to�the�source.�

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l� �An Unpleasant Task/ Lack of Interest� -�Schedule� it�at� the�beginning�of�the�day�so�it’s�not�hanging�over�your�head�all�day�long.

l��Someone Else’s Goal�-�Set�a�boundary...say�no�or�accept�only�the�part�of�the�job�that�you�feel�good�about.

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l��Lack of Focus Due to Multiple Projects�-�Prioritize�the�proj-ects�then�break�them�down�into�small�manageable�tasks�as�in�the�step�above.�Focus�on�completion�of�one�project�at�a�time.

l��Fear�-�What�is�the�fear�telling�you?�Is�it�valid�or�an�irra-tional� assumption?� Usually� what� we� anticipate� doesn’t�occur.� Picture� the� ideal� end� result.� Affirmations� and�visualization�can�help.�Focus�on�how�great�you�will�feel�simply�for�having�the�courage�to�try.�As�Eleanor�Roosevelt�says,� “you� gain� strength,� courage,� and� confidence� by�every�experience� in�which�you�stop� to� look� fear� in� the�face.”

l��Poor Time Management�-�Schedule�small�blocks�of�time�daily�or�weekly�to�work�only�on�this�project,�and�be�con-sistent.�Then�you�can�consider�committing�more�time.

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Step 4- Hold an intense vision.�Think�of�the�clear�picture�that�shows�up�in�regret;�allow�that�to�pull�you�towards�it.�You�have�great�capabilities�when�you�take�action,�even�if�it’s�learning�in�action.�Focus�on�how�great�you�will�feel�when�you�go�for�it!�After�all,�it�is�through�the�journey�that�the�great�and�memorable�moments�take�place.

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If you’ve had disc problems for years, recently injured your back, or you’re suffering with sciatica, you must hear about these new studies.

Scientific studies tell us that spinal discs are responsible for most of the aches and pains people suffer from. Discs act like a cushion between our backbones and allow for a space at each level so the nerves can exit the spinal column.

When these discs get injured or wear out from bad posture, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. If the herniations occur at L4-L5, they can severely compromise the large sciatic nerve, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and severe pain.

The most common invasive treatment for disc hernia-tions is surgery. This costs quite a bit of money. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. The recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to mention the obvious severe risks associated with all surgery.

But here’s the biggest problem… there is a high failure rate of back surgery. One medical study found that on average, 53% of L5-S1 back surgeries fail to produce relief of symptoms (International Orthop 1987.)

Before You Go Under The Knife And Opt For Spinal Surgery…You should seriously consider a less invasive ap-proach called spinal decompression.

Non-surgical spinal decompression is a new technol-ogy that has been proven to reverse disc herniations. It creates a vacuum effect on the disc, which pulls the disc back into its normal position and brings in a fresh blood supply to promote healing.

Do You Have A Disc Problem?If you experience any of the following in your back or neck, chances are your pain is due to a disc bulge, herniation or degeneration:

u A vice-like squeezing feeling in your backu Sitting causes back or leg painu Stabbing pain at the belt line or in your necku Can’t turn over in bed without hurtingu Numbness in your toes or fingersu Fire down your legsu Searing pain radiates into your armu Prickling in your leg or toes

Finally, Some Good News……If you’ve been suffering with back pain or arm/leg pain caused by a disc bulge, disc herniation or squashed or compressed discs.

Until recently, the only advice for many of you suffer-ing in pain was to try what you’ve been told:

p Try exercisingp Try physical therapyp Try pain medications

p Try muscle relaxersp Try pain shotsp Try dangerous back surgeryp Just live with it

If you’re like most, none of these have worked for you or you are afraid of what could happen if you do try some of these. Exercising makes you hurt more, pain medications and muscle relaxers cover up the problem and give you side effects. Pain shots can cause more pain, don’t work or don’t last very long or FIX the problem, back surgery didn’t work, or made you worse. Or maybe you were one of the lucky ones that back surgery actually helped, but now the problem is back with a vengeance.

Whatever your situation, you owe it to yourself to check into a Breakthrough Computerized Non-Surgi-cal Treatment for back pain and sciatic or leg pain caused by a bulging, herniated or squashed disc or discs.

It has helped hundreds of people who were suffering just like you. This new treatment machine we are calling “the squashed disc machine.”

How “Good” Discs become “Bad” DiscsOver time the discs in your back tend to get squashed or compressed, especially if you’ve played certain sports when younger or have a job that requires lots of sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time. Car accidents, lifting things, very physical jobs just to name a few.

It’s kind of like a cookie with cream filling, and the cream filling will start to ooze out from between the sides of the cookie if pressure is applied on top of the cookie (like gravity on our spines).

Eventually this happens to a lot of us. Statistics show over 80% of Americans will suffer with back pain some time in their life.

Spinal decompression treatments are very gentle. In fact, every once in a while I even catch a patient sleeping during treatment!

How Does This Machine Work?Haven’t you ever had the thought…”Gosh, if some-body could just pull me apart…I would feel a whole lot better.” Yeah, we know you have. And it kind of makes a bit of sense.

Well someone else, actually a medical manufacturer, back pain specialists, neurosurgeons and engineers have come up with just that. A machine that gently pulls your apart, stretches the disc to a certain point that causes a drop in pressure inside the disc (like a little vacuum in the middle of the cream filling) caus-ing the cream filling to suck back in!You’ll simply lie on your stomach or back, whichever is comfortable, and then a specialized belt is gently put around your waist. We’ll set the machine to focus on your problem area – then the advanced decompression computer system will do the rest. Most patients feel better with just a few treatments, and best of all there will be no dangerous drugs, no invasive procedures, and no painful exercises.

Does Decompression really work?Absolutely! When you come in we will provide you with studies that show why decompression is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well decompression works is what patients say about it. Just Listen to What Our Patients Had to Say:

“I came into the office with neck, low back and knee pain. I had been suffering with this pain for 33 years. The pain had gotten so bad I could hardly move. When I came to the office my neck pain was a 9 on a 1-10 scale (10 being the worse) and now is a 0. My back pain was a 10/10 and is now a 1. I am so happy with the success I have had with my treatment. I now have more self approval and I am more confident.” Thanks, Dennis Duckworth

I had been suffering with back pain for years when I first started treatment. I had sharp pain that would shoot up my spine and to into my right shoulder. It hurt to walk or lift anything. I can now stand for longer periods of time, walk without much pain at all and have more mobility. I already feel 70% better and have not even finished my treatments yet. The staff here is very friendly and they care about my well be-ing. I would recommend people in pain to just come into the office and do it. Your friend, Marilyn Godwin

Before I started getting spinal decompression therapy I was having severe pain in my low back and numbness down my leg constantly. I had been suffering with this for 3 years. I had two nerve abrasions, multiple steroid shots in my back, pain killers, PT and water therapy and nothing worked. After the first spinal decom-pression treatment I could stand up straight with very little pain. I can now sleep through the night and exercise again. I am 90-100% better and I am so thankful I found this office. Thanks, John Ratledge

As you can see, spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc herniations, sciatica, and back pain. In just a matter of weeks you could be back on the golf course, enjoying your love life, or traveling again.

Feel the Improvement – and Say “Yes” to Life AgainWith my “Decompression Evaluation” we’ll be able to find the problem and then get to work on it. Think of how you’ll feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better. Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal living, feel tight joints rest, relax, free up, muscles tied in knots will become more supple and strength in your muscles may increase. You’re able to live life like a normal person again, without back pain – able to play with your kids, enjoy time with friends, and finally get a good night’s rest.

The Single Most Important Solution To Your Sciatica and Back PainIt’s time for you to find out if spinal decompression will be your sciatic and back pain solution. For 15days only, we’re running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for spinal decompression.

You’ll get to see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like is has been for so many other patients.

Until March 15th you can get everything listed here for $20. The normal price for this type of evaluation including x-rays is $250, so you’re saving a consid-erable amount by taking us up on this offer.

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Division’s�hunter�development�program�manager.�“Successful�turkey�hunters�pattern�their�shotgun�before�they�take�to�the�woods.�These�events�will�give�hunters� -� from�novices�to�the�most�seasoned�--�an�opportunity�to�test�out�different�products,�talk�with�veteran�turkey�hunters,�and�interact�with�other�sportsmen�and�women.”

“Give It A Shot!” dates are:n� � Saturday,� February�25,� 10� a.m.� to�2�p.m.,� Paradise�Public� Fishing�Area� (Berrien�County)�n��Saturday,�March�3,�10�a.m.�to�2�p.m.,�Charlie�Elliott�Wildlife�Center�Shooting�Range�(Jasper�County)�n� �Saturday,�March�10,�10�a.m.�to�2�p.m.,�Wilson�Shoals�Wildlife�Management�Area�Shooting�Range�(Banks�County);�

Volunteers� from� Wildlife� Resources� and� the� NWTF� will� assist� hunters� during� this�event.�Hunters�should�bring�their�own�shotguns�and�can�also�bring�ammunition�or�choke�tubes�of�their�own�they�would�like�to�test.�Paper�targets�will�be�provided.

“Give� It� A� Shot!”� is� FREE,� and� participants� are� exempt� from� needing� the� Georgia�Outdoor�Recreational�Pass�(GORP)�during�the�events.�Children�16�and�under�must�be�accompanied�by�an�adult.

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Georgia Classic Rides “Block Parties”* - Downtown DallasMarch 24; Saturday 5pm – 10pmGeorgia�Classic�Rides�block�party�and�car�cruise.�Beautiful�cars,�great�people,�and�family�fun!�For�membership�and�photos�visit�georgiaclassicrides.com.

Easter Egg Hunt hosted by North Paulding Baptist ChurchMarch 25; Sunday 2pm at Sara Babb Park in DallasPlenty� of� fun,� food,� and� crafts� FREE� for� the� entire� community!!�� For� more�information�please�contact�Allison�Morgan�at�678-642-1811.

Open House for All Grades - Trinity Chapel AcademyMarch 27; Tuesday 7pmFor�14�years,�Trinity�Chapel�Academy�has�provided�an�excellence�in�education�with�a�Kingdom�focus�for�children�grades�K5�–�12.�Located�at�4665�Macland�Rd,� Powder� Springs.� For� more� info,� visit� TrinityChapelAcademy.com� or� call�678-831-1062.�

Community Blood Drive – Hardy Automotive Commercial Sales BuildingMarch 29; Thursday 10am - 3pmBlood� drive� benefitting� the� American� Red� Cross.� Located� at� 1249� Charles�Hardy�Pkwy�in�Dallas.�To�sign�up�for�the�drive,�please�contact�Natalie�Higgins�at�[email protected]�or�770-445-9411�x116.

Sandy Purl - Author of “Am I Alive?”March 29; Thursday 2pm at New Georgia Public LibraryMs.�Purl�was�a� flight�attendant�on�Southern�Airways�flight�242,�and�survived�the�plane�crash�that�occurred�in�New�Hope�on�April�4,�1977.�She�will�be�dis-cussing�her�book.�The�library�is�located�at�94�Ridge�Rd,�Dallas.�Call�770-459-8163�for�more�info.�

Women’s Day of RenewalMarch 31; Saturday 10am - 4pm at First Baptist Church of DallasSponsored�by�the�Shepherd’s�Rest�Ministries,�hear�Dr.�Betty�Holden�and�Erica�Joy�McBurrows.�Event�is�free�and�lunch�is�provided.�To�register�call�770-443-5213.�

Paulding Chamber - Georgia Power Luncheon-Paulding Senior CenterApril 5; Thursday 11am - 1pm Keynote�speaker�CEO�Mr.�Richard�Jenning�of�Wellstar�Health�Systems.�($20/members,�$25/non-members�prepaid;�$5�more�at�the�door).�To�register�or�for�

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First Annual NPHS WolfPack ‘Run for a Cure’ 5k and 1 Mile Fun RunApril 14; 10am at North Paulding High SchoolRegistration�before�March�16th:�$�25.00�5k�and�$15.00�Fun�Run;�includes�t-shirt.Registration�after�March�16th:�$30.00�and�$20.00�Fun�Run;�includes�t-shirt.Visit�northpauldingtrack.weebly.com�for�forms�and�information.�

2nd Annual Paulding GOP Young Scholar Award April 16; Monday - Scholarship Application DeadlineThrough� the� Young� Scholar� Award,� the� Paulding� GOP� hopes� to� encourage� stu-dents� to� reflect�on� the� constitutional� issues� that� form� the� cornerstone�of� the�U.S.�Government.� For� the� form,� type� in� http://pauldingrepublicans.org/scholarship/young_scholar_application.pdf.�

Paulding County Special Olympics - Spring Track and Field DayApril 26; Thursday - Hiram High SchoolCome� support� these� amazing� athletes� as� they� participate� in� a� day� of� achievement�and�courage.�Remember�-Buy�a�T-Shirt�to�show�your�support!�For�more�information�contact�Marianne�Bishop�by�email�[email protected].

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The West Atlanta / Douglas Choral Society WADCS, Inc.

Celebrating and Affirming Their 25th Silver Anniversary Concert Season

Traditional 25th Silver AnniversaryEaster~Spring Concert

Waverly Rainey, ConductorWilliam Callaway, Accompanist

Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 8:00p.m.The Douglas County High School (DCHS) Performing Arts Hall

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If�you�prefer�a�longer�trip,�say�for�Spring�Break,�Europe�is�especially�inexpensive�and�not�as�crowded�in�the�early�spring.�Our�US�dollar�is�going�farther�these�days,�and�what�could�be�better�than�giving�the�kids�a�great�education�at�the�same�time�you�vacation?�There�are�no�crowds�at� the�British�Museum,�and� the�Eiffel�Tower� is� great�without�a�line�to�get�in.�There�are�short�river�cruises�in�Germany�and�France,�and�Italy�can�also�be�a�great�bargain�at�this�time�of�year.�For�those�studying�Spanish,�a�great�short�vacation�in�Spain,�Mexico,�or�South�America�to�practice�your�“espanol”�might�be�fun!�Prices�in�the�off�season�are�much�less�than�in�the�middle�of�summer�when�everything�is�crowded�with�tourists�from�all�over�the�world.�It�can�be�a�great�family�vacation,�as�well�as,�a�learning�experience.

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mericans�eat�an�average�of�6�pounds�of�peanuts�per� person,� per� year,� according� to� the� U.S.�FDA.�Most�of�our�peanuts�come�from�Alabama,�

Florida,�Georgia,�Texas�and�South�Carolina.�

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Peanuts1�teaspoon�peanut�oil1�boneless,�skinless�chicken�breast�half�(6-8�oz),�thinly��sliced�crosswise1�garlic�clove,�thinly�sliced1/2�to�1�serrano�or�jalapeno�chile,�thinly�sliced4�ounces�snow�peas�(1�1/2��cups),�stem�ends�trimmedCoarse�salt�and�ground�pepper1�tablespoon�fresh�lime�juice

1�tablespoon�chopped�roasted��peanuts1/4�cup�basil�leaves,�torn�(optional)

In� a� medium� nonstick� skillet,� heat� oil� over� medium-high.�Add�chicken;�cook�until�browned�on�one�side,�2�to�3�minutes.�Add�garlic,�chile,�snow�peas,�and�2�table-spoons�water;� cook�until� chicken� is� opaque� through-out,�about�3�minutes.�Season�with�salt�and�pepper;�stir�in�lime�juice,�peanuts,�and�basil,�if�using.�One�Serving.

Peanut Salsa3�plum�tomatoes,�seeded�and�chopped1�jar�(8�ounces)�picante�sauce1�can�(7�ounces)�white�or�shoepeg�corn,�drained1/3�cup�Italian�salad�dressing1�medium�green�pepper,�chopped1�medium�sweet�red�pepper,�chopped4�green�onions,�thinly�sliced1/2�cup�minced�fresh�cilantro2�garlic�cloves,�minced2-1/2�cups�salted�roasted�peanuts�or�boiled�peanutsHot�pepper�sauce,�optional

In�a�large�bowl,�combine�the�first�nine�ingredients.�Cover�and�refrigerate�for�at�least�8�hours.�Just�before�serving,�stir�in�peanuts�and�pepper�sauce�if�desired.�Serve�with�tortilla�chips.�Yield:�6�cups.�

Taco with Spicy Chicken, Peanuts and Grilled Pineapple

3�chicken�breast3�cup�chicken�stock1/2�cup�peanut�salsa12�fresh�corn�tortillas1/2�cup�queso,�crumbled�cilantro,�fresh�and�finely�chopped1/2�cup�peanut�salsa4�oz.�pineapple,�peeled�and�sliced2�oz.�peanuts,�roasted�and�coarsely�chopped

Bring� chicken� stock� to� a� simmer� add�1/2� cup�of� the�peanut� salsa� and� the� chicken�breasts.�Simmer�for�20�minutes�or�until�breasts�are�well�done�but�juicy,�keep�in�broth�at�room�temperature,�then�shred�the�meat�into�strips�and�place�them�in�the�broth.�Add�cilantro.�Grill�pineapple�quickly�and�chop�into�small�pieces.�Place�queso,�cilan-tro,�and�peanut�salsa� in�a�bowl.�Heat�tortillas.�To�make�the�taco,�add�some�peanut�salsa�inside�your�taco,�then�chicken,�cilantro�and�cheese.�Sprinkle�with�some�of�the�roasted�peanuts.�

**Though peanuts are a tasty and nutritional treat, please be aware of any allergies you or your

loved ones might have to peanuts or nuts in general. If you’re unsure, please see your doctor.

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