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1/1: HAPPY NEW YEAR’S DAY!

1/1: LA LEcHE LEAguE Of DOugLASviLLE, which serves
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month at 10:30am. LLL offers breastfeeding support, a group
Mary Lou Ross, LMT, NCTMB 404-402-9985 library, and parenting information. Infants and Toddlers are wel-
NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPIST 5908 Fairburn Rd., Ste. C
GA LIC. MT 000186, NCTMB 524544-06 come at meetings. Please contact Nancy at 770-920-5628 for
directions or more info.
1/1: BRAiN iNjuRY AND BRAiN iLLNESS SuPPORt gROuP
Garland Services, Inc. 770-949-1342 meets the first and third Friday of the month at the First Unit-
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brain condition. Care Givers are encouraged to attend. Infor-
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Not valid with any other offers. Expires 1/31/10. Coupon must be presented at time of service. cyndie200@aol.com.
Finally, a Termite and Pest Control Company you can trust to do the 1/2: BEADiNg 101 cLASS at Cool Beads at 9:00am. Cool
job right, or you don’t pay a penny PLUS get additional CASH back! Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call 678-391-8722
for more info.
1/2: Wig jig EARRiNgS cLASS at Cool Beads at 2:00pm.
Cool Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call 678-391-
8722 for more info.
1/2: SiLvER SWiNgERS DANcE cLuB, hosts a variety dance
on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at Woodie Fite Se-
nior Center. Doors open at 6:00pm with Line Dance lessons from
6:30-7:00pm., dancing from 7:00-10:00pm. A donation of
$.00 will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger snack to share
and join us at the Woodie Fite Center located at 8750 Dorris
Road, Douglasvillle, Georgia (across from the court house). We
will be dancing to the music of our favorite Disc Jockey. Join us for
a variety of dance music including Country/Western, Ballroom,
Rhythm and Blues and Big Band. Please call 678-626-5630 for
additional information.
1/2: mEN ONLY!! Dynamic small group for men who want to
grow in their faith, as husbands and fathers and men of God.
Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. 8:00am. Coffee
and Pastries. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 3988 Highway 5,
Douglasville, 770-92-681.
1/3: SWEEtWAtER cHAPtER Of tHE NAtiONAL SOci-
EtY Of tHE DAugHtERS Of tHE AmERicAN REvOLu-
tiON (NSDAR) mEEtiNg. The Sweetwater Chapter is holding
a meeting at the 1st Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 2:00pm.
See more information on Page 36. Women with an interest in
genealogy are invited to attend the meeting. Please contact Pat
Harrington at pjharrin1@bellsouth.net or Randy Williamson at
randy596@comcast.net for more information.
1/4: WESt gEORgiA tRANSPLANt SuPPORt gROuP meets
Expires 1/31/10 on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Wellstar
Douglas Medical Center Community Building. The meeting is
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open to transplant recipients, candidates and their families. The Conductor) at 770-920-1662 or the chorale’s website at www.
group fills a tremendous need for those who are waiting for a wadcs.org.
transplant, and have no one to talk to. For info call Donna at 1/6: the pauldiNg photography CluB meets the first
678-941-303 or 770-0-303. and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm at 122 Main
1/4: Needle Nerds. The Needle Nerds meet on the first Mon- Street in Dallas, GA. The club is open to all with an interest in the
day of each month at 7:00pm. They are a group of knitters, art of photography and growing their photography skills. Meet-
crotchetier, tatters and needlers in Douglas County. Bring your ings and club activities include guest speakers, hands-on learning
latest project and join them. Contact Julie at 678-428-626 or opportunities, workshops, field trips, and club competitions. For
visit their website, www.mindspring.com/~needle.nerds, for more more information please visit www.pauldingphotographyclub.org
information. or contact Mike Nalley at mikenalley@comcast.net or Kim Mitas
1/5: ChristiaN BusiNess WomeN’s luNCheoN. They at kimmitas@att.net
meet every first Tuesday of the month. Bring a brown bag lunch, 1/7: the West georgia autism support group, a sup-
and come for networking, fellowship, and a dynamic speaker. port/action group for people who have autism, love someone
They meet at First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Street, with autism or work with individuals with autism or any other men-
Douglasville, 770-942-0710, www.fpcdouglasville.org.
1/5: the douglas CouNty art guild meets on the first
Tuesday of each month at St. Julians Episcopal Church, 400
Stewart Mill Rd., Douglasville, Ga. from 6:30-9:00pm. Please
note this is a new time and location for these meetings. For more
information please contact Linda Britt at 770-947-347.
1/5: the moms CluB of douglasville meets the first
Tuesday of each month for their Business meeting, which is at
10:00am at Monkey Joes party room (kids play for price follow-
ing the meeting at 11:00am). The MOMS Club is an International
Support Group for at-home moms that offers enriching activities
for you and your children each week. The activities include, but
are not limited to, park play, playgroups in various places, and
family day out. Also planned for each month is a moms night out,
where moms are able to go and enjoy dinner, a movie, or other
things with other moms in the group. Activities are planned month
to month by the moms in the group at the calendar planning
activity. For more information, please log on to www.momsclubof-
douglasville.org.
1/5: the douglas CouNty fiBromyalgia support
group meets at 11:00am the first Tuesday of each month at
Arbor Heights Baptist Church on Reynolds Road in Douglasville.
For more information, contact Tom Green at 770-489-6490 or
Vickie Pruitt at 770-949-269 (email vpruic@peoplepc.com).
1/5: goldeN seNior soCial CluB for seniors meets at Jes-
sie Davis Memorial Park on the first Tuesday of each month from
6:30-8:30pm. Call 770-920-3009 for information.
1/5: the douglas CouNty Courthouse art gal-
lery will host receptions the first Tuesday of each month from
4:30-6:00pm. The public is welcomed and encouraged to at-
tend. The exhibits are also available for viewing each day dur-
ing regular courthouse operating hours. If you are interested in
submitting art for an upcoming show please mail photographs
of your work along with your contact information to Douglas
County Courthouse, 3rd Floor 8700 Hospital Drive Douglasville,
GA 30134 Attn.: Wes Tallon. We hope that this new venue will
encourage residents with creative talent to come forward and ex-
press themselves and represent their community.
1/5: the West atlaNta/douglas Choral soCiety
(WadCs), Inc. is hosting their 2009-2010 concert mid-season
auditions through mid January. The first official rehearsal is Tues-
day, January  from 7:00-9:30pm. Interested musicians at all
levels seeking a well organized and professional experience in a
supportive and nurturing environment are welcome to audition.
For information and/or an audition time, contact Jane Freeman
(Secretary) at 770-846-2269 or Waverly Rainey (Artistic Director/
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tal disability or developmental disability, meets the first Thursday
of every month at :00pm in Branham Hall at Bremen First United
Methodist Church (321 Hamilton Avenue, Bremen). Please call
770-337-9057 or visit www.westgeorgiaautism.org for more in-
formation.
1/7: tHe douglas county master gardeners meet
the first Thursday of each month at St. Julians Episcopal Church,
5400 Stewart Mill Road, Douglasville, at :30pm. They have
speakers or new topics monthly and welcome everyone. For in-
formation, contact Pat Flickinger at 770-920-0988.
1/7: tHe country Pride line dance and social cluB
meets the first Thursday of every month. They are always look-
ing for new members. Contact Diane Quinn (President) at 770-
317-8021 or Debbie Rider (Vice President) at 770-274-9839 for
more information.
Wishing You A
Happy &
Prosperous
2010!
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1/7: Historic image Preservation and Presenta-
tion grouP meets the first Thursday night of each month at
the Cultural Arts Center here in Douglasville at 7:15pm. For more
information please contact Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
1/9: Bring one for tHe cHiPPer cHristmas tree recy-
cling, Saturday, January 9th, The Home Depot, 7399 Douglas
Blvd., Douglasville, 9:00am-3:00pm. Christmas tree recycling.
Please remove all decorations. Free mulch available to residents.
For more information, please contact Keep Douglasville Beautiful
at 78-715-975 or www.KeepDouglasvilleBeautiful.org.
1/9: Woven Puff crystal Heart class at Cool Beads at
9:00am. Cool Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call
78-391-8722 for more info.
1/9: cHainmaille orBital Bracelet class at Cool Beads
at 2:00pm. Cool Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road.
Call 78-391-8722 for more info.
1/9: tHe douglas county democratic Party meets
the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am at the St. Julian’s
Episcopal Church located at 5400 Stewart Mill Rd. For more in-
formation, please call 404-27-2121.
1/9: Ben Hill toastmasters cluB meets at 10:00am the
second and fourth Saturday of every month. Toastmasters is a
public speaking organization that teaches leadership and com-
munications skills. For more information go to www.toastmasters.
org or contact us at whit9993@bellsouth.net
1/9: tHe douglas county rePuBlican Party will meet
Saturday morning, January 9, 2010 at the O’Neal Community
Room in Regions Bank located on the corner of Church Street and
Campbellton Street in downtown Douglasville. Coffee and donuts
will be served at 8:00am and the business meeting will start at
Ad rates start at $39 per month – 38,000 copies distributed
:30am. You do not have to be a member to attend and the
meeting is free. Please call 770-942-371 or visit our web site at
www.DouglasCountyGOP.com if you have any questions.
1/9: going on a joB inteRvieW? Giving a business pre-
sentation? Need a leadership boost? The Toastmasters of West
Georgia are here to help. We’d like to see you on the 2nd and 4th
Saturdays of each month: 1/9/10, 1/23/10, 2/13/09, 2/27/09,
etc. Meetings begin at 10:00am at the Capitol Executive Suites,
located at 3400 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville (corner of Cha-
pel Hill Road and Brookmont - come to the back entrance near
Primrose Academy). We promise that it will be a positive experi-
ence and you’ll take away renewed confidence with every meet-
ing. Need more info or have questions? Contact Lee Brogden
Culberson at Lee@ProfessionalMojo.com or Gina Marable at
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ginamarable@gmail.com. You can also get valuable speaking
and leadership tips by following us on Twitter: @WestGASpeaks
or Twitter.com/WestGASpeaks.
1/9: Douglas County youth BaseBall league Reg-
istRation. See ad on Page 12.
1/10: laDies of Douglas County Book CluB monthly
meeting. Members meet on the second Sunday of each month at
3:00pm at the Brookmont Information Center and Clubhouse,
5315 Brookmont Parkway, Douglasville. Membership is conti-
nous and open to ladies throughout Atlanta. To join or for ad-
ditional information contact Jackie Delgado at 404-536-7500 or
67-229-6924, or email ldcbookclub@yahoo.com.
1/10: eveRy Woman, inC. meets every 2nd Sunday at the
Public Library in the large conference room from 2:00-5:00pm.
Get involved in volunteering in your community and enjoy net-
working with 50 or so women in Douglas County. For more info
contact 67-41-05 or visit our website at www.everywom-
aninc.org. No cost for membership just a 2 hour commitment of
time each month to volunteer in the community.
1/11: vietnam veteRans of ameRiCa meets every month
on the second Monday at Longhorn Steakhouse. Dinner at
6:00pm, meeting to follow. Vietnam Veterans, and Vietnam Era
Veterans are invited, bring the family.
1/11: the Douglas County ConneCtion meets the
second Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Cultural Arts
Center. For more information contact Alison Williams, President,
at 770-947-770 or by e-mail at mcbr1997@netscape.net.
1/11: the Douglas County ChapteR of Bosom
BuDDies meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30pm.
Bosom Buddies is a support group for breast cancer patients and
survivors. Anyone who has had or now has breast cancer is en-
couraged to join. For more information, call Donna at 770-942-
466 or 770-49-913.
1/12: motheRs & moRe is a support group for mothers and
expectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and with-
out children. Examples include playgroups, mom’s night out, hol-
iday parties, children’s activities, couples outings, family events
and community service projects. As a member you may attend as
many or few activities as you choose. If you are a working mom
or a stay at home mom this group may be the right group for you.
Visitors are welcome and may attend three moms-only events be-
fore deciding to join. They meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the
month at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on the cor-
ner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive. Please join them for
a meeting or call to get details of an upcoming Mom’s night out.
You can also visit their website at http://mothersandmore.org/
chapters/Douglasville/. Call Ann Marie Alford at 770-45-5944
or Judy Crawford at 770-949-9953 for information.
1/12: heRitage Baptist ChuRCh’s RounD taBle Book
CluB welcomes ladies of all ages to attend this monthly group
that meets on the second Tuesday at 7:00pm. Each month the
club gathers to discuss the book that was read prior to the meet-
ing. Please call 770-947-0509 for current book selection and
meeting location.
1/12: fRee sCRapBook WoRkshop every 2nd and 4th
Tuesday starting at 6:00pm at Central Baptist Church. Please call
for more information. Everyone welcome. Susan Davis, 770-49-
2709.
1/12: Cat ministRy. Join us the second Tuesday of each month
at 10:00am as we create stuffed cats to give to the hospitals,
Ad rates start at $39 per month – 3,000 copies distributed
police and fire departments for newborns and children in crisis.
Dorsett Shoals Baptist Church, 770-4-8734 or www.HopeFor-
Douglas.org
1/14: Annette Winn elementAry PArent WorkshoP:
tAckling the test (Standardized Test Preparation) - work-
shop will focus on test-taking strategies, sample CRCT questions
and internet links for CRCT preparation. Workshop will begin at
6:00pm. For more information or to RSVP, please call Denine
Pope, Parent Outreach Facilitator at Annette Winn Elementary at
770-651-3148.
1/14: north DouglAs elementAry PArent Work-
shoP: crct testing helPs - workshop will teach parents the
tools they need to help their child study for the CRCT. Workshop
will begin at 8:30am. For more information or to RSVP, please
call Susan McCoy, Parent Outreach Facilitator at North Douglas
Elementary at 770-651-4828.
1/14: steWArt miDDle school PArent WorkshoP:
reADing AnD literAcy initiAtives - parents will learn what
the middle school reading initiatives are and how they can as-
sist their children at home with literacy issues. Meeting will begin
at 6:30pm. For more information or to RSVP, please call Denny
Bridges, Parent Outreach Facilitator at Stewart Middle School at
770-651-5460.
1/14: Beginner, intermeDiAte AnD ADvAnceD imAge
mAkers are encouraged to attend! The Sweetwater Camera
Club hosts a wide variety of fun, interesting and informative lec-
tures, monthly field trips and photo contests. We meet the second
Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the meet-
ing begins at 7 in the Parish Hall of St. Julian’s Episcopal Church
at 5400 Stewarts Mill Road in Douglasville. From I-20 take the
Chapel Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewarts Mill Road at
the 4th traffic light (across from Target). St. Julian’s is 1.6 miles
down Stewart Mill Road on the right. Visit the club’s website at
www.sweetwatercc.org or call SCC President Richard Nichols at
404-210-585.
1/14: the Pilot cluB of sWeetWAter meets the second
Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the Douglasville United
Way office (627 Fairburn Rd.). Park in the back and use the back

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door. The Pilot Club meets to focus on brain related disorders. For
more information contact Gail Smith at 770-942-8088.
1/14: cherokee roSe QuilterS guild Meeting. Meet
each second Thursday at 9:30am and fourth Thursday at 7:00pm
at the Union Grove Baptist Church, 6517 Union Grove Road in
Lithia Springs. Doors open 30 minutes before each meeting. We
welcome all. Call Tina at 770-942-6764 for more information.
1/15: brAin injurY And brAin illneSS Support
group meets the first and third Friday of the month at the First
United Methodist Church 6167 Presley Mill Road. Meeting time
is 6:30pm. The focus of the group is on Successful living with a
brain condition. Care Givers are encouraged to attend. Infor-
mation, resources and support will be available. Contact Rocky
Rothrock at 770-355-6135 for more information.
1/15: blind And loW viSion ServiceS meets the third Fri-
day of each month at 3830 South Cobb Dr, Suite 125 in Smyrna
at 1:30pm. If you have vision loss or know someone who does,
or want to find out how you can help, stop by or call 770-432-
7280, www.BLVSgeorgia.org.
1/16: beAding 201 clASS at Cool Beads at 9:00am. Cool
Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call 678-391-8722
for more info.
1/16: MAjeStic beAd necklAce clASS at Cool Beads at
2:00pm. Cool Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call
678-391-8722 for more info.
1/16: Silver SWingerS dAnce club, hosts a variety dance
on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at Woodie Fite Se-
nior Center. Doors open at 6:00pm with Line Dance lessons from
6:30-7:00pm., dancing from 7:00-10:00pm. A donation of
$4.00 will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger snack to share
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and join us at the Woodie Fite Center located at 8750 Dorris
Road, Douglasvillle, Georgia (across from the court house). We
will be dancing to the music of our favorite Disc Jockey. Join us for
a variety of dance music including Country/Western, Ballroom,
Rhythm and Blues and Big Band. Please call 678-626-5630 for
additional information.
1/16: Modern WoodMen of AMericA Youth Ser-
viceS will be hosting registration for the 2010 year January 16
at 1:00pm at Deer Lick Park in the building near the putt-putt
course and January 23 at 1:00pm at the Clinton House at Clin-
ton Nature Preserve. This youth service is open to any child ages
five to 14. Groups are separated by age. For further information
please call Jeanie Kern at 770-489-2476.
1/16: Men onlY!! Dynamic small group for men who want
to grow in their faith, as husbands and fathers and men of God.
Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. 8:00am. Coffee
and Pastries. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 3988 Highway 5,
Douglasville, 770-942-4681.
1/16: douglASville girlS SoftbAll Sign-upS. See ad
on page 46 for more information.
1/16: douglAS countY Youth bASebAll leAgue
regiStrAtion. See ad on Page 12.
1/19: the douglAS countY hiStoricAl SocietY
meets the third Tuesday of each month (Sept. through May, no
meeting in Dec.) at noon at the Cultural Arts Center. Meetings
feature special guest speakers and a catered lunch is provided for
$6 with reservations. Call 770-949-2787.
1/20: Annette Winn eleMentArY title i pArent uni-
verSitY WorkShop SerieS: building Strong fAMi-
lieS-MoneY MAtterS - workshop will help families find their
Ad rates start at $39 per month – 38,000 copies distributed
strengths, build on them and learn skills to create stronger family
units, improve relationships and increase communication. Meet-
ing will begin at 10:00am. For more information or to RSVP,
please call Denine Pope, Parent Outreach Facilitator at Annette
Winn Elementary at 770-651-3148.
1/20: the paulding photography cluB meets the first
and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm at 122 Main
Street in Dallas, GA. The club is open to all with an interest in the
art of photography and growing their photography skills. Meet-
ings and club activities include guest speakers, hands-on learning
opportunities, workshops, field trips, and club competitions. For
more information please visit www.pauldingphotographyclub.org
or contact Mike Nalley at mikenalley@comcast.net or Kim Mitas
at kimmitas@att.net
1/20: social security adMinistration is in Doug-
las County the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00am-
12:00noon at the Courthouse personnel department. Services
available are; Applications for new or replacement social security
cards, Applications for replacement medicare cards, and assis-
tance with or explanations of notices or benefits statements. You
may call 1-800-772-1213, or go to their website: www.ssa.gov
1/21: Beulah eleMentary parent Workshop: tack-
ling the test (Standardized Test Preparation) Meeting will be
held in SPANISH - workshop will focus on test-taking strategies,
sample CRCT questions and internet links for CRCT preparation.
Workshop will begin at 10:00am. For more information or to
RSVP, please call Sandra Nicolaou, Parent Outreach Facilitator at
Beulah Elementary at 770-651-3322.
1/21: Burnett eleMentary parent Workshop: pre-
pare your child for the crct - workshop will focus on
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test-taking strategies and a general orientation to standardized
testing. Workshop will begin at 6:30pm. For more information or
to RSVP, please call Valerie Shaw, Parent Outreach Facilitator at
Burnett Elementary at 770-651-3539.
1/21: Meet and learn froM photographers, vid-
eographers and digital artists at the digital iM-
age group Monthly Meeting. You will watch presentations
and participate in discussions. DIG is an informal Show-and-Tell
visual arts education and presentation group comprised of people
interested in image-making using digital still photography, multi-
media, videography and computer graphics. The meeting takes
place the third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at St. Julians
Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewarts Mill Road, Douglasville. For
more information, visit www.digitalimagegroup.org or call Rich-
ard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
1/21: the national active and retired federal eM-
ployees association (narfe), William D. Lively Chapter
1820, meets the third Thursday of every month at the Golden
Corral at 6975 Douglas Boulevard. Lunch starts at 1:00pm, and
the meeting begins at 2:00pm. All active and retired Federal em-
ployees are invited to attend. Linda Johnson, 770-942-0816.
1/21: Bereaved parents support group meets on the
third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in Room 207. Parents
who have lost children are invited to share stories, receive comfort
and grow in faith. First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton
St., Douglasville, 770-942-0710.
1/21: the douglas county repuBlican WoMen’s
cluB meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm, at
Joe’s Crab Shack Private Dining Room. Anyone interested in the
issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda is invited
Ad rates start at $39 per month – 38,000 copies distributed
to join. They are women committed to making a positive impact
on the direction of our nation. Men who adhere to Republican
values are associate members of our club. Please call 770-947-
8479 or visit www.dcrwc.com.
1/21: Thank You MenTor DaY. See full article on page
52.
1/22: anneTTe Winn eleMenTarY ParenT WorkshoP:
Tackling The TesT (Standardized Test Preparation) Meeting
will be held in SPANISH - workshop will focus on test-taking strate-
gies, sample CRCT questions and internet links for CRCT prepa-
ration. Workshop will begin at 8:30am. For more information or
to RSVP, please call Denine Pope, Parent Outreach Facilitator at
Annette Winn Elementary at 770-651-3148.
1/23: BeaDing 101 class at Cool Beads at 9:00am. Cool
Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call 678-391-8722
for more info.
1/23: PeYoTe sTiTch BraceleT class at Cool Beads at
2:00pm. Cool Beads is located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call
678-391-8722 for more info.
1/23: Ben hill ToasTMasTers cluB meets at 10:00am the
second and fourth Saturday of every month. Toastmasters is a
public speaking organization that teaches leadership and com-
munications skills. For more information go to www.toastmasters.
org or contact us at whit9993@bellsouth.net
1/23: Douglasville girls sofTBall sign-uPs. See ad
on page 46 for more information.
1/23: going on a joB inTervieW? Giving a business pre-
sentation? Need a leadership boost? The Toastmasters of West
Georgia are here to help. We’d like to see you on the 2nd and
4th Saturdays of each month: 1/23/10, 2/13/09, 2/27/09, etc.
Please tell the advertisers you saw them in CHNV. They make this magazine possible.
Meetings begin at 10AM at the Capitol Executive Suites, located
at 3400 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville (corner of Chapel Hill
Road and Brookmont - come to the back entrance near Primrose
Academy). We promise that it will be a positive experience and
you’ll take away renewed confidence with every meeting. Need
more info or have questions? Contact Lee Brogden Culberson at
Lee@ProfessionalMojo.com or Gina Marable at ginamarable@
gmail.com. You can also get valuable speaking and leadership
tips by following us on Twitter: @WestGASpeaks or Twitter.com/
WestGASpeaks.
1/23: Douglas counTY YouTh BaseBall league
regisTraTion. See ad on Page 12.
1/24: oPen house aT colonial hills chrisTian
school. See ad on Page 53.
1/24: oPen house aT sainT rose acaDeMY. See ad on
Page 53.
1/26: MoThers & More is a support group for mothers and
expectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and with-
out children. Examples include playgroups, mom’s night out, hol-
iday parties, children’s activities, couples outings, family events
and community service projects. As a member you may attend as
many or few activities as you choose. If you are a working mom
or a stay at home mom this group may be the right group for you.
Visitors are welcome and may attend three moms-only events be-
fore deciding to join. They meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the
month at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on the cor-
ner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive. Please join them for
a meeting or call to get details of an upcoming Mom’s night out.
You can also visit their website at http://mothersandmore.org/
chapters/Douglasville/. Call Ann Marie Alford at 770-485-5944
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or Judy Crawford at 770-949-9953 for information. Selman Ave at 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend our
1/26: Free Scrapbook WorkShop every 2nd and 4th monthly programs. Learn how to research your Family Ancestors.
Tuesday starting at 6:00pm at Central Baptist Church. Please call Get a ‘First Families Certificate of Douglas County’ when you
for more information. Everyone welcome. Susan Davis, 770-489- have direct Ancestors in Douglas when it became a County. For
2709. info email: paultrew@comcast.net or call Paul Trew at 770-944-
1/26: The ToWn & counTry Garden club meets the 2093.
fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at members’ homes. All 1/29: anneTTe Winn eleMenTary parenT WorkShop:
meetings include a covered dish dinner, fellowship and an in- TacklinG The TeST (Standardized Test Preparation) - workshop
formative program on gardening and related subjects. Everyone will focus on test-taking strategies, sample CRCT questions and
welcome. For more information contact Michele Kirk 770-942- internet links for CRCT preparation. Workshop will begin at 8:30
9764 or Mary Patterson 770-942-6574. AM. For more information or to RSVP, please call Denine Pope,
1/26: abWa MeeTinG. The mission of American Business Parent Outreach Facilitator at Annette Winn Elementary at (770)
Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of di- 651-3148.
verse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help 1/29: T.a. producTionS preSenTS “raiSe The praiSe”
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 WEEKLY EvEnts
Have a weekly event? Let us know, e-mail events@chapehillnews.net.
SUNDAY DOUGLaS COUNtY ROGUE RUNNERS - group run; 6:45pm, check website for location,
SEE YOU IN CHURCH - See Church Section
NfL fOOtbaLL – Irish bred Pub & Restaurant, Downtown by the fountain, 678-324-
1649
OvEREatERS aNONYmOUS - 5:00pm in the manchester Room at Wellstar Douglas
Hospital, behind the information desk and to the right on the first floor. Call Dee for
information - 770-577-3410
PaStOR DaY - Williamson brothers bbQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy, 770-949-5058
PREmIER LEaGUE SOCCER COvERaGE - Irish bred Pub & Restaurant - Downtown by the
fountain 678-324-1649
SCREENWRItER’S GROUP - 1pm, Starbucks, Hiram, 770-489-3506, www.georgiascreen-
writers.com
SkatING at DazzLES - 2-5pm, admin. $6, 3844 Longview Dr., 770-942-7855
MONDAY
aL-aNON mEEtING - first United methodist, Presley mill & Hospital Dr., 8:00pm, 770-
489-5681
babY CakES tHE CLOWN - Stevi b’s Pizza from 6-9pm, twisting balloons
bRIDGE - Woodie fite Senior Center, 8750 Dorris Rd., 12:00-4:30pm, 770-947-0050
CHRIStIaN COmmUNItY ORCHEStRa - Central baptist Church, 7-9:00pm, all ages, 770-
942-3381
DaRtS NIGHt – Irish bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) from 6:30pm, Downtown by the
fountain, 678-324-1649
DOG ObEDIENCE - Deer Lick Park, 6:30-7:30pm, fee, 770-920-9720
DOUGLaSvILLE b2b - business Networking Group meets every monday morning at
8:00am. Local businesses are invited to attend. Please contact Patty 404-234-7421 or
vonda 404-731-7545. for additional information.
GOLDEN aGE SR. SOCIaL CLUb QUILtING & CRaft CLaSS - Jessie Davis Park, 10:00am-
12:00pm, 678-715-6029
kID’S DaY - Williamson brothers bbQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy, 770-949-5058
NfL mONDaY NIGHt fOOtbaLL – Irish bred Pub & Restaurant, Downtown by the foun-
tain, 678-324-1649
NOW CLUb mEEtING - break the chains of alcoholism, 8pm, 7439 W. Strickland St., 770-
942-4735
ROtaRY CLUb Of DOUGLaS COUNtY - 11:45am at the Douglasville Downtown Conference
Center, 6701 Church Street, www.douglascountyrotaryclub.org.
takE Off POUNDS SENSIbLY (tOPS) - 6:00pm, alpha J. fowler Community Clubhouse,
Hospital Dr. www.tops.org, Judy 770-597-5309
tEam tRIvIa - 8:00pm, taco mac, 7397 Douglas blvd., 770-942-0499
tExaS HOLD ‘Em - Registration at 7:00pm and starting at 8:00pm, topps bar & Grill, 7214
Douglas blvd., 770-489-1927
tExaS HOLD ‘Em - Irish bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) - from 7:30pm. Downtown
by the fountain 678-324-1649
tRIvIa - 7:30-9:30pm, fabiano’s Italian Deli & Eatery, 6698a E. broad St, 678-715-3344
TUESDAY
COmmUNItY PRaYER - Old Courthouse, 10:00am
16 l Chapel Hill News & Views  EVENTS
www.dcrr.org
DOUGLaS COUNtY CHambER SINGERS - Rehearsals, 7:00-9:30pm at first United method-
ist Church in Douglasville, 770-489-0503
EmOtIONS aNONYmOUS GROUP - Chapel Hill Presbyterian, 4241 Central Church Rd.,
Conference Center 101, 7:30pm, 770-920-0328.
GamE NIGHt - 7:00pm, Spades, Dominoes, Chess & keno, the taste – 6650 broad St
– 678-715-4587
GOD’S EmPLOYmENt NEtWORk (GEN) - 7:30am, first Presbyterian Church, 9190
Campbellton St. 770-942-0710
HIP HOP DaNCE - ages 9-11 from 7:30-8:30pm, Deer Lick Park, $90, 770-920-7132
kID’S DaY - Williamson brothers bbQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy, 770-949-5058
LIvE aCOUStIC NIGHt - 9:00pm (Patio or 1st floor) - Irish bred Pub & Restaurant.
Downtown by the fountain 678-324-1649
LIvE maRIaCHI baND - monterrey’s mexican Restaurant on Hwy 5, 6:30- 9pm
LIvE mUSIC - with mike brookshire at 7:00pm at topps bar & Grill, 7214 Douglas blvd.,
770-489-1927
POkER - buffalo Wild Wings, 8:00pm, 6970 Douglas blvd., 678-391-8470
POkER - fabiano’s Italian Deli & Eatery, 6698a E. broad St, 678-715-3344
POkER - 8:00pm, taco mac, 7397 Douglas blvd., 770-942-0499
PUb tRIvIa – Irish bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) from 7:30-9:30pm, Downtown by
the fountain, 678-324-1649
StORYtImE - 10:30am, Lithia Springs Public Library, 770-944-5931
tEam tRIvIa - bonz, 2123 fairburn Rd., 770-577-6991
tRIvIa - 7:00pm, Johnny’s New York Style Pizza, Chapel Hill Rd., 678-214-8486
tRIvIa - Gipson’s - fairburn Rd @ Hospital Dr., 770-942-1764
WEDNESDAY
bIbLE StUDY CLaSS - Jessie Davis Park, 7:00-8:00pm, 770-920-3007
CHILDREN’S mUSIC PROJECt - first Presbyterian Church, 6:30-6:55pm, Choir Room, 770-
942-0710
DaRtS - 8:00pm, taco mac, 7397 Douglas blvd., 770-942-0499
DaRtS NIGHt – Irish bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) from 6:30pm, Downtown by the
fountain, 678-324-1649
DIvORCECaRE, DIvORCECaRE4kIDS, SINGLE PaRENtING tHat WORkS!, GRIEfSHaRE &
a tEEN’S vIEW Of DIvORCE CLaSSES - 6:30-8:00pm, first baptist Church, Room 414,
free, 770.942.5481.
GOLDEN YEaRS CLUb -Deer Lick Park, 10:00am-1:00pm, 770-920-7132
GRIEfSHaRE SUPPORt GROUP - 6:15pm at Central baptist Church. for information
please call 770-942-7275.
HIP HOP DaNCE - ages 12-14 from 7:30-8:30pm, Deer Lick Park, $90, 770-920-7132
kID’S NIGHt - the taste – 6650 broad St – 678-715-4587
kID’S NIGHt - free kid’s meals, buffalo Wild Wings, 6970 Douglas blvd., 678-391-8470.
LIvE mUSIC - Gipson’s - 6077 fairburn Rd • 9 Pm - 2 am • 770-942-1764
mEN’S bIbLE StUDY - 12:00pm, first UmC, lunch & fellowship
mOmmIE & mE PLaY GROUP - Hunter Park, 9:30-10:15am, $25/mo., 18mo-3yr., 770-920-
3007
SENIOR CItIzENS CLUb - 10:00am - 2:00pm, Hunter Park, small fee, 770-920-3007
Ad rates start at $39 per month – 38,000 copies distributed
 WEEKLY EvEnts CtD.
Skating at DazzleS - 6:30-9:30pm, admin $3, 3844 longview Dr., 770-942-7855
Storytime - Douglas County Public library, 10:30am, 770-920-7125
team trivia - Buffalo Wild Wings, 8pm, 6970 Douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470
teXaS HolD ‘em - irish Bred Pub & restaurant (2nd floor) - from 7:30pm. Downtown
by the Fountain 678-324-1649
teXaS HolD ‘em - Williamson Brothers BBQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy, 770-949-5058
teXaS HolD ‘em - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn rd., 770-577-6991, free prizes
trivia - 8:00pm, topps Bar & grill, 7214 Douglas Blvd., 770-489-1927
trivia & CarD gameS - the taste – 6650 Broad St – 678-715-4587
youtH muSiC ProjeCt - First Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:10pm, sanctuary, 770-942-
0710
THURSDAY
BiBle StuDy - Cathedral of Praise Bible Study, Pastor melvin Dawson, 7:30pm, 770-
354-5642
DouglaS CHeSS CluB - Border’s Bookstore Cafe in arbor Place mall, 7-10pm, very
informal, no fees, all ages, 678-548-6408
DouglaS County rogue runnerS - group run; 6:45pm, check website for location,
www.dcrr.org
goD’S emPloyment netWork (gen) - 7:00pm, First united methodist Church of
Douglasville, 6167 Presley mill road, 770-942-0710.
golDen age Sr. SoCial CluB FielD triPS - jessie Davis Park, fees, 678-715-6029
HiP HoP DanCe - ages 15-18 from 8:00-9:00pm, Deer lick Park, $90, 770-920-7132
karaoke - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn rd., 770-577-6991
karaoke - Buffalo Wild Wings, 9pm, 6970 Douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470
karaoke - gipson’s, 6077 Fairburn rd., 770-942-1764
karaoke - topps Bar & grill, 7214 Douglas Blvd. 8:30pm-12:00am, 770-489-1927
live aCouStiC nigHt - From 9:00pm (Patio or 1st floor) - irish Bred Pub & restaurant.
Downtown by the Fountain 678-324-1649
live Dj nigHt - 9:00pm to close, the taste – 6650 Broad St – 678-715-4587
live muSiC - taco mac, 7397 Douglas Blvd., small band, 770-942-0499
live SPaniSH & engliSH muSiC - 6:30 – 9:00 with gil Caro – tony’s mexican grille, 4040
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Chapel Hill road, 770-949-2939
mariaCHi BanD - monterrey, 5771 Fairburn rd., 6:30-9:30pm, 770-949-0607
men’S enSemBle - Cultural arts Center, 7:30pm, 770-949-2787
muSiC & movieS trivia - irish Bred Pub & restaurant (2nd floor) - 7:30pm-9:30pm. Down-
town by the Fountain 678-324-1649
Pizza Day - Williamson Brothers BBQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy, 770-949-5058
Prayer ForCe - new river Community Church, 7:00pm, 770-942-5008
Senior StePPerS - Deer lick Park gym, 1:30-3:00pm, Free 50+, line Dance/Clogging,
770-920-7132
Story time & aCtivitieS - Borders Books, arbor Place mall, 11:30am, 770-577-9787
take oFF PounDS SenSiBly - 6:30pm, alpha a. Fowler jr. Community Clubhouse, Hos-
pital Dr., melissa, 770-577-0604, www.tops.org.
talenteD tHurSDayS - With Spoken Word and open mic from 8:00pm to close. the
taste – 6650 Broad St – 678-715-4587
trivia - 7:30-9:30pm, Fabiano’s italian Deli & eatery, 6698a e. Broad St, 678-715-3344
WeSt ga PoWerCore reFerral team - make more money through referrals with no
competition. 7:00-8:30am. visitors please call Cindy jamison 404-273-0102
Women in tHe WorD - jessie Davis Park, 7:30-8:30pm, 678-715-6029
Women’S BiBle StuDy - First Baptist Church, 770-942-1945
FRIDAY
CHarity Day - Williamson Brothers BBQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy, 770-949-5058
CHriStian training Center - enhanced Bible Study group: grow in the love and power
of the Spirit. Friday’s 7:00pm, 5829 Wembley Dr. 404-889-4891
Dj nigHt - irish Bred Pub & restaurant (2nd floor) 9:00pm-2:00am. Downtown by the
Fountain 678-324-1649
Dj/karaoke nigHt - 9:00pm, el rodeo mexican restaurant, 9503 Highway 5, 770-
949-1792
karaoke - topps Bar & grill, 7214 Douglas Blvd., 8:30pm-12:00am, 770-489-1927
karaoke - Buffalo Wild Wings, 9:00pm, 6970 Douglas Blvd., 678-391-8470
karaoke WitH tHe Caveman- 9:00pm, taco mac, 7397 Douglas Blvd., 770-942-0499
kiWaniS CluB - logan’s roadhouse, 9380 the landings Dr., 12:00pm, john Stone, 770-
942-3457
live BanD - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn rd., 770-577-6991
live BanD - taco mac, 7397 Douglas Blvd., small band, 770-942-0499
live Dj nigHt - 9:00pm to close, the taste – 6650 Broad St – 678-715-4587
noW CluB meeting - Break the chains of alcoholism. 8pm, 7439 W. Strickland St., 770-
942-4735
reFormer anonymouS meetingS - 7-9:30pm, the king’s Way, 770-949-0812 x280
roCk & glo BoWling - your Bowling Center, midnight - 3:00am
Skating at DazzleS - teen night 7-11pm, admin $8, 3844 longview Dr., 770-942-7855
teXaS HolD’em - 7:00-10:00pm, Williamson Bros. BBQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy., 770-
949-5058
teXaS HolD’em tournament - 6:30-8:30pm at the Cigar Depot.
SATURDAY
CryStal metH anonymouS - the last Straw group, old Do. Cty. Courthouse, rm 108,
7:30pm
Dj nigHt – irish Bred Pub & restaurant (2nd floor) from 8:30pm-12:30am. Downtown
by the Fountain. 678-324-1869
Dog oBeDienCe - Deer lick Park, 11:00am-12noon, fee, 770-920-9720
DouglaS County rogue runnerS - group run; 8:30am; Check website for location,
www.dcrr.org
FanCy Feline reSCue aDoPtionS - PetSmart, Chapel Hill rd. 10am-4pm, 678-522-2152
karaoke - 7-11pm, la Fiesta, 1102 thornton rd., lithia Springs, families welcome
karaoke - Bonz, 2123 Fairburn rd., 770-577-6991
karaoke - topps Bar & grill, 7214 Douglas Blvd., 8:30pm - midnight, 770-489-1927
live jazz, r&B, BlueS - 8:00pm, $7 Cover, the taste – 6650 Broad St – 678-715-4587
oPen SeSSion at DazzleS - 12-4pm, $6, 3844 longview Dr, 770-942-655
Premier league SoCCer Coverage – irish Bred Pub & restaurant, Downtown by the
Fountain, 678-324-1649
roCk & glo BoWling - your Bowling Center, 10:00pm-2:00am
Skating at DazzleS - matinee 12-4pm, admin $6, 3844 longview Dr., 770-942-7855, Family
night 7-11pm, adnim $7
SlaB Day - Williamson Brothers BBQ, 7040 Concourse Pkwy, 770-949-5058
teen nigHt @ SHoWtime - 8:00-12:00pm, 5780 Fairburn road, Douglasville, qproduc-
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teXaS HolD em Poker - 3:30-6:30pm at the Cigar Depot.
trivia - 8:30pm, Fabiano’s italian Deli & Pizzeria, 6698 Broad Street, 678-715-3344
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vard of Broken Dreams. GREAT Rec Room piece. $120
OBO. Call Darlene at 404-863-6957.
FOR SALE: Live text. For students in the education
field. Brand new, never opened, changed majors
$70.00.404-349-6443 or 404-934-8201.
FOR SALE: Please Help Me! My parents are ready to kick
me out if I don’t clean up the garage. I have a BLASTER
1998, 2 STROKE. Needs clutch cable. $600.00 or best
offer. Call Aaron at 770-947-8659. Thanx For Keeping
Me To Have A Home To Live In!
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& Operated
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Removing Water Quickly
 Professional Carpet
Upholstery & Tile Cleaning
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FOR SALE: Teeter HangUps F7000 Inversion Table
$210; DigiTech RP50 Guitar Processor/BOSS TU-80
Tuner/metronome/FREE 4pk Guitar Strings & New Pitch
Pipe $57. CALL (770)942-7207 with your offer!
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for medical office in Douglasville. Must have experi-
ence. Please fax resume to 770-739-7920.”
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resume to 770-577-6573.
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income. Call: Sebrena@678-571-2621.
HELP WANTED: Roofing Sales Person. Set Your Own
Hours. Leads provided, as well as cold calls. Hiring In
all areas. 678-221-4245
Ad rates start at $39 per month – 38,000 copies distributed
HELP WANTED: Recruiting Ind. Avon Sales Reps. Only
$10 to begin immediately. Call to Order Avon Products
and/or to discuss this awesome opportunity! Kathy @
678-343-6050.
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seeks established hairstylists, nail techs, and massage
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for details.
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cial on booth rental. With or without clientele. Call
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wanted. Reasonable Booth Rent and Commission avail-
able. Please Call Sheron at Creative Miracles Hair Sa-
lon 404-447-7215.
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the following cities - Acworth, Marietta and Dallas. Fax
Resume to 770-577-6573.
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 Mold Remediation
 Water Extraction
 Drying & Dehumidification
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arts&entertainment
By Chadd Franklin
JANUARY RELEASES
review
VIDEO GAMES
Hello Gam-
WEEK OF JANUARY 3 WEEK OF JANUARY 24 ing Commu-
Bayonetta (PS3) Calling (WII)
Darksiders (PS3) MAG (PS3)
nity! It’s time
Fast Food Panic (WII) Mass Effect 2 (X360) for my 2009 Game of the Year and then a special announcement.
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Be- Shadow of Destiny (PSP)
yond (PS3) Sled Shred (WII)
There have been some awesome games this year and each one of these games
Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces (WII) Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate got the perfect score of 5 out of 5, so choosing the game of the year is getting
WEEK OF JANUARY 10 All-Stars (WII)
increasingly harder. Below are the games and their rankings, starting with my
Army of 2: The 40th Day (PS3) PSP WarBirds: Dogfights MAC
DanceDanceRevolution (X360) Wii Play for Fun (WII) number nine:
Daniel X: The Ultimate Power (DS) Windy Windam (DS) 9. NCAA Football 10
Sands of Destruction (DS)
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis (PC) WEEK OF JANUARY 31 8. Call of Duty: World at War
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (PSP) 7 Wonders II (DS)
Star Wars The Force Unleashed (PC) Imagine: Reporter (DS) 7. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
U.S. Navy SEALs (PSP) Lunar: Harmony of Silver Star (PSP) 6. Animal Crossing: City Folk
Vancouver 2010 (X360) Making History II (X360)
Walk It Out (WII) Puzzle Chronicles (PSP) 5. Halo 3 ODST
WEEK OF JANUARY 17 Star Trek Online (PC) 4. Metroid Prime Trilogy
The Daring Game for Girls (DS)
Dark Void (X360) (PS3)
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste (PC) 3. Wii Sports Resort
Glory of Heracles (DS)
KORG DS-10 PLUS (DS) The Sims 3: High-End Loft (PC) 2. Brutal Legend
Orb and the Oracle (PC) Tropico 3 (X360)
Satisfashion (WII) White Knight Chronicles Interna-
And the GAME OF THE YEAR of the year is Street Fighter 4! When this game
Shepherd’s Crossing 2 (DS) tional Edition (PS3) was released it brought the fighting game genre back with a vengeance. The
game looks amazing, the controls are great, and the Online Mode is fantastic.
Visit the Douglas County Museum of History and Art Also, I wanted to let you know I will host a tournament January 30 for Tat-
located in the Old Courthouse, in historic downtown sunoko versus Capcom, the new Nintendo Wii fighting game. For tournament
Douglasville. The Museum is open Tuesdays and Thurs- information please go to facebook.com and type in Tatsunoko versus Capcom
days from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Special tours can be ar- or find me (Chadd Franklin) on Facebook. You can also call Hobby Hangout at
ranged at other times by calling 770-949-4090. Admis- 770-577-5399 for information.
sion is free.

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D
Harvester Christian Academy’s 7th Annual Gala and
Auction to be held March 19
Harvester Christian Academy will hold its 7th Annual Gala
and Auction March 19th, 2010. This event is open to the public
and will be held at Central Baptist Church on Central Church
Road. In addition to the presentation by a featured speaker, a
silent and live auction featuring fabulous items will be held.
Auction donations include but are not limited to: Georgia
sports tickets, autographed sports memorabilia, vacation homes
and condos, restaurant and entertainment certificates, home
décor, hair and spa certificates, sporting goods, sporting tickets
and more.
The Auction and Gala is sponsored by a large number of
area businesses and individuals.
Valet parking begins in conjunction with the opening of the
silent auction at 6:00pm. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be followed
by a seated dinner served at 7:00pm. General admission
tickets are now available and are $85.00 each until March 11th
when the price then becomes $100.00 each. Tickets may be
purchased by contacting HCA at 770-942-1583, ext. 208 or
dobbs@harvesteracademy.com.
Partnership Tables are available to corporations and individuals
at varying levels with pre, during, and post advertising privileges,
seating priority, and special giveaways.
Harvester Christian Academy is a K4-12 grade accredited
college preparatory school enrolling 420 students in the west
Metro area. HCA offers a comprehensive championship athletic
program and other programs of excellence. Proceeds from the
Gala and Auction will be used to provide Christian education
and outreach to children within your community. Your donation,
partnership, and/or attendance will make a difference. HCA is a
501-(c)3, non-profit independent corporation which allows most
donations to be tax deductible. Please call the school office to
make donations, purchase tickets, priority tables, or other if you
have other questions on how you can participate in this special
evening.

Country Pride Line Dance clubs meets

The Country Pride Line Dance and Social Club meets once
a month. They are always looking for new members. Please
contact Dianne Quinn at 770-317-8021 or Debbie Rider at
770-274-9839 for more information.

Google launches free 411 service.

If you hate paying the 411 charges when you need a
number, here’s a number worth putting in your cell phone, or
your home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411 (1-800-466-
4411). Google has launched a free 411 service. It will even
connect your call for free. The service is nationwide and it is
absolutely free! For more information you may visit http://www.
google.com/goog411/.

Women’s Book Club in Douglasville meets

A women’s book club is held in Douglasville. They meet
and discuss a book once a month as well as do fun things
together as a club. They ask that only women 18 years old and
up contact them to join. If interested, please e-mail Jennifer at
wbook_club@yahoo.com.
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concerts
UPCOMING CONCERTS - ATLANTA AREA WADCS hosting mid-season auditions
01/01 Avett Brothers Fox Theatre
01/01 The Wailers Masquerade
01/06 7 Sisters Masquerade
01/11 Dweezil Zappa Variety Playhouse
01/15 Holy Hip Hop Awards Center Stage Theatre
01/16 Ralphie May Gwinnett Performing Arts Center
01/16 Jonathan Coulton Variety Playhouse
The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS), Inc. is
01/17 Gaelic Storm Variety Playhouse
01/20 Four Year Strong Masquerade hosting their 2009 - 2010 concert mid-season auditions through
01/21 Steven Wright Variety Playhouse mid January. The first official rehearsal is Tuesday, January 5 from
01/23 Jason Aldean Macon Centreplex Coliseum 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Interested musicians at all levels seeking a well
01/24 Willie Nelson Macon City Auditorium organized and professional experience in a supportive and nurturing
01/30 Almost Kings Masquerade environment are welcome to audition. For information and/or an
02/04 Black Eyed Peas Philips Arena audition time, contact Jane Freeman (Secretary) at 770-846-2269
02/06 Atlanta Blues Festival Atlanta Civic Center
or Waverly Rainey (Artistic Director/Conductor) at 770-920-1662
02/06 New Found Glory Masquerade
02/06 B.B. King and Buddy Guy Fox Theatre Atlanta
or the chorale’s website at www.wadcs.org.
02/13 Flogging Molly The Tabernacle
02/15 Celtic Woman Fox Theatre ‘Raise the Praise’ to be held January 29
02/16 Celtic Woman Fox Theatre T.A. Productions presents “Raise the Praise” January 29 from
02/23 Tegan and Sara Variety Playhouse 9:00pm to midnight. Go out and experience a fun filled evening
02/25 George Strait & Reba Philips Arena including a live band, comedians, singers, musicians, spoken word
02/25 Pat Green Variety Playhouse and all the excitement of an open mic. The event will take place at
02/25 Soweto Gospel Choir Fox Theatre
Soulfood Haven (5778 Fairburn Road, Douglasaville). Admission
02/26 Dark Star Orchestra Variety Playhouse
02/27 Muse The Arena At Gwinnett Center
is $10. For more information please call 404-731-7545 or 678-
02/27 Dark Star Orchestra Variety Playhouse 887-3951.

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A satellite arts organization of the
Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County
Next Month’s Photo Challenge: “Seasons”
“Emotions,” “Little 5 Points Halloween Parade”
& “Cowboy Day” Field Trip Contests October 2009

Oh, No - Is This a Mistake? Somebody Please Let Me Out of Here! Top Hat
by Susan Morris by Susan Morris by Frank Karycinski
2nd Place Color Print 2nd Place Monochrome Print 1st Place Field Trip

Fun With Mommy Cowgirl Chloe How About This? Wow!

by Susan Morris by Diane Yancey by Kent Owings by Kent Owings
2nd Place Field Trip Hon Mention Field Trip 1st Place Monochrome Print 3rd Place Color

Halloween Brave The Ice Cream Parlor Yum!

by Susan Morris by Nicolette by Susan Morris
3rd Place Field Trip 1st Place Color Print 3rd Place Monochrome Print
Interested in Photography? Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced The Sweetwater Camera Club hosts a wide variety of fun, interesting
Image Makers are encouraged to attend! Their next meeting will be monthly lectures & contests. They plan many field trips and exhibits
Thursday, January 14, 2010. Doors open at 6:30pm at St. Julian’s during the year. Visit www.sweetwatercc.org or call SCC President
Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart’s Mill Road, Douglasville. Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985. Visitors are always welcome!
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Teen Challenge hires new Executive Directors
Teen Challenge has recently joined the Douglasville Chamber
and hired new
Executive Directors
and would like to
introduce themselves
and re-introduce the
West Georgia Teen
Challenge Men’s
Center/Faith Based
Drug Rehabilitation.
Pastor Gary and
wife Cindy live in Douglasville, have two boys who attend Chapel
Hill High and Middle and attend The Church at Chapel Hill. The
Men’s Teen Challenge Center is located at 60 Waco School Road
in Bremen. The converted elementary school opened as a Teen
Challenge in February of 09. The new directors arrived November
1st. Pastor Gary oversees overall operations while wife Cindy, who
has a background in Youth Ministries, Social Work and Marketing,
oversees Development/Marketing and Admissions. Together they
have been in full time ministry since 1991. Cindy ministered with
Teen Challenge WHH in Garrison New York prior to marrying
Gary. Pastor Gary has ministered in Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania,
and Mississippi. Gary’s Pastoral experience includes ministering
to College and Career, Student Ministries, Evangelism, Associate
and for the last eight years as a Senior Pastor. Their passion is to
bring the hope of Jesus to the “broken hearted” so they can have a
second chance at life!
The Teen Challenge Program, for men, women and adolescents
has a proven cure rate of 86% and five years after graduation a
70% success rate. Teen Challenge has grown to be the largest

A Gift
non-profit charitable endeavor of its kind. Presently there are 1,080
centers in the United States and foreign countries, such as China,
Japan, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Teen Challenge Georgia
International has been combating the drug and alcohol problem with
amazing results. Their residential treatment program is dedicated
of
Love
to helping individuals who struggle with life controlling addictions.
Their success rate is proof that Jesus Christ can and is delivering
people from brokenness to wholeness. They want to serve the local
community here in Douglasville and all of west Georgia.
As a non-profit residential recovery program they’re supported by
donations and are presently launching routes for clothing bin drop
boxes. Their motto is “CLOTHES BEING TRANSFORMED INTO
CHANGED LIVES”. They are looking for businesses and churches
who will allow their clothing bins with the Teen Challenge logo to
be allowed in visible and easily accessible areas in their parking
lots. Pick-ups are twice weekly or as needed. They are paid by the
pound for clothes and shoes and 100% of the proceeds go directly
back into our Bremen West Teen Challenge Center. As a 501 (c) (3)
donation receipts are provided.
The Bremen TC Center has the capacity to house 65 residential If you have been wanting to get involved with a charity, either as a volunteer or through
financial support, please consider A Gift of Love. One of the things that sets them apart
students and 12 residential staff. They are excited to see how they from just about any other charity is that everyone who works there, including the founder,
Juanita Clay, works there strictly as a volunteer. There are no salaries, so with the excep-
can bless this area and how many of you may be interested in tion of things like utility bills and expenses related to the ministries they operate, all of the
resources that are donated go directly to the people that are being helped.
becoming involved in some way. How can you become involved? The ministry has a daily program that feeds the homeless and needy, and Christmas,
Please email cindytcwga@comcast.net regarding the clothing bins Thanksgiving, and Easter efforts to help those in need, especially children.

or becoming involved on any level. 770-947-8200

3870 Longview Dr. Douglasville, GA. 30135
If you know someone who needs help with drug or alcohol
www.a-gift-of-love.org
related issues please don’t hesitate to call for a phone interview, AD DONATED BY ANONYMOUS DONOR
appointment or a tour at 770-537-0603.
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PHOTOGRAPHY

By Jon Dabney By Paul Utley By Larry Thatcher

emotions SUBMISSION emotions SUBMISSION emotions SUBMISSION

By Donna Thatcher By Jamie Theobald By Brad Wideman

emotions SUBMISSION emotions SUBMISSION

Send your photos to submissions@chapelhillnews.net

We will place them in for free! p h o t o g r a p h y. t i p s
Organizing Your Photos
By Judith Ann. Judith Ann is a professional photogra-
pher located in a 100 year old Victorian home turned stu-
dio. www.JudithAnnPhotography.com • 770-222-1577
Have you organized your photos? This is the perfect time to
transfer and organize all of your photos from the past year, as
well as get ready for the new year. You might want to consider
transferring your photos to many of the photo online accounts
out there which will free up space on your computer and memory
cards. More importantly, you get the peace of mind that all of
your precious photos are safe and secure in your online photo
account, no matter what happens to your computer.
Transferring and organizing your album can be done in two
easy steps. Log into your online photo account and click the
“Share and Organize” tab. Click the “Organize/Edit button”, and
press “Create New Album.” Name the album and press “Create
New Album”.
Then, transfer your photos into the new albums. Simply press
the “Add Photos” button on the right to transfer photos into the
empty album from your computer or memory cards. Press the
“Click Here” button in the transfer process to choose the spe-
cific album where you are interested in transferring your photos.
Select the photos at the bottom of the page and press “Send”.
Repeat the process until all your photos have been transferred
into the albums. Now, doesn’t that feel better? All of your photos
are safely stored and organized online, and are easily accessible
to share and print anytime! You can even take the process to the
next level and create a photo book of your favorite photos from
last year! - Happy Clicking, Judith Ann

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SWEETWATER CAMERA CLUB

january theme
_______________________

seasons
The Sweetwater Camera Club
theme which will appear in the
March issue of CHNV will be ‘Sea-
sons’. Submit a picture depicting
one of the four seasons. In addition
to displaying the winning photos
from members of the camera club,
By Samantha Mitchell we will showcase photos taken by
residents.
Please e-mail photographs to:
submissions@chapelhillnews.net.
Entries are due February 7th.

Chapel Hill News & Views

Readers...
Be sure to submit your
photograph. It doesn’t
necessarily have to go along
with the Sweetwater Camera
Club theme and we’ll place
them in the magazine for free!

By Brad Wideman Send them to:

submissions@chapelhillnews.net

JANUARY MOVIE RELEASES

Release Date: January 8
Leap Year

MPAA Rating: PG
Following an Irish tradition in which
a man must say yes if proposed to on
a leap day, a woman travels to Dublin
to propose to her boyfriend.

Release Date: January 22

Extraordinary Measures

MPAA Rating: PG
John Crowley has finally begun to
taste success in corporate America.
Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen
and their three children, John is on the
fast track. But just as his career is tak-
ing off, Crowley walks away from it all
when his two youngest children, Megan
and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal
disease. With Aileen by his side, har-
nessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with Dr.
Robert Stonehill to try and cure his children’s illness.

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localperspectives
Monk Eye and the Driverless Truck
By Neal Beard. Neal Beard is a long time Douglas
County resident who writes about days gone by in this
area. Email nealbeard@bellsouth.net.
Monk Eye’s most catastrophic escapade involved his
daddy’s truck, a vehicle of questionable ancestry. The
fenders flopped, the tailgate flapped, the windshield was cracked, the
doors rattled, the tires were maypops, and the muffler had a hole in
it. If you rolled it down hill and popped the clutch – and were lucky – it
might start.
On the disastrous day of Monk Eye’s near demise he went to Doug-
lasville with his daddy. He left the old truck idling while he went in the
cotton mill to pick up his wife’s pay; Monk Eye stayed in the truck.
His imagination painted pretend pictures. He crawled under the steer-
ing wheel of the ancient truck. He was a cop chasing dangerous, des-
perate, gangsters. He toed the shiny accelerator pedal, like he’d seen his
daddy do. The aged engine revved but the truck didn’t go. He squashed
it harder; the motor roared; the truck still didn’t move. He knew his daddy
did something with the lever in the floor; he jerked it with all his 10 year
old might.
There was gear box grinding and transmission turmoil; the bellowing
truck, spewed gravel from its rear wheels, and lurched across the parking
lot. Panicked, Monk Eye stiffened thus smashing the accelerator harder.
The truck bolted, side swiped a late model Hudson, slid sideways and
careened toward the edge of the parking area.
Joe, a local legendary drinker, staggered across the field adjacent
to the parking lot. The fiendish truck, appearing to be driverless, aban-
doned the parking lot, roared across the field, and hurtled toward Joe.
Suddenly sober, he speedily sought safety behind an oak tree.
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Terrified, Monk Eye bailed out. He used the
steering wheel for leverage, which redirected the
truck; it slammed into Joe’s sanctuary. The head-
lights wrapped around the tree like a cross eyed
monster; the radiator whished out a geyser of steam;
the engine died; Joe got serious about staying sober.
People from the mill ran to investigate. Joe told them, “Thet old truck
come a’tearin down through heah and plumb run over thet there boy la-
yin’ over yonder. I seed the whole thang. Hit woulda’ got me if’n I hadn’t
a jumped behind thet tree. An’ they weren’t nobody a’drivin’ it.”
Monk Eye had been scratched, but not hurt plunging from the truck.
Overhearing Joe’s version of the events, he was quick to recognize an
opportunity to save himself from his daddy’s wrath. He lay still as a dead
‘possum. A man came to check on him. The victim groaned. The good
Samaritan shouted, “he’s alive but he’s bad hurt.”
His mama ran from the cotton mill squalling, “my pore young’un’s
done went and got hisself kilt.” She fell on him howling, “speak to me
baby.”
Monk Eye eased out of his counterfeit coma. “Wha’ happened?”
She said, “sompin’ done went and happened to yore daddy’s old
truck and thet thang run over you.”
Monk Eye was treated like a war hero. He regaled one and all about
how he was just throwing gravel at the oak tree; he heard a noise and
turned to see the driver less truck zeroed in on him...and then everything
went black. Drunk or sober, his daddy never figured out what happened
that day.
Monk Eye and I were eating candy, brought to him by a neighbor to
speed his recovery, when he told me the true version of his escapade. We
agreed it would hurt Joe’s feelings if folks learned he didn’t really see
what he saw…and they would quit bringing candy.
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Like all “Fun Ships,” Carnival Dream offers a wide variety of activi-
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dition to a grille serving hamburgers and hot dogs, the casual pool-
side restaurant offers 24-hour pizza and ice cream while extensive
children’s menus are available in the main dining rooms. And with
Carnival’s “dining under the stars” program, kids can also enjoy a
meal with the youth staff allowing parents to have a night to them-
selves.
Carnival Dream offers year-round seven-day service from Port Ca-
naveral with week long voyages to the eastern and western Carib-
bean.
Along the Parkway: Atop Lookout Mountain
Cozy cottages, quaint cafes, and plenty of time to do nothing!
By D.Jay Powell. D.Jay Powell is a freelance travel writer who makes
his home in the Appalachian foothills, where the Smokies meet the
Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia. Get in touch with him at 770-
723-6574 or pdjpowell@aol.com.
Cold winter nights go well with a cozy fireplace, a cup of hot ci-
der, and a favorite book. Don’t let the winter pass you by without
considering the possibilities to enjoy a cabin in the woods. Living at
the southern tip of the Appalachian region, a person may enjoy one
of America’s most scenic drives that begins in Gadsden, Alabama, a
90-mile stretch that ends in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Along the way are hidden treasures found waiting to be discov-
ered. Atop Lookout Mountain on the Alabama range, the quaint
town of Mentone offers a view of the Americas past that could only be
seen before all the commercialization brought tourists to the southern
region. So, if you are looking for lodging with a view on the brow or
along the river, why wait?
The state’s oldest motel still invites those passing through to re-
serve a night and dine at the country inn. Or stay in one of the many
bed and breakfast inns. DeSoto State Park offers lodging and dining
that comes with activities at the park for the whole family.
Nearby are plenty of places to dine from local cafes to franchise
restaurants. Browse the shops with a reasonable driving distance.
Find a really good deal or something made from one of the many
crafters in the area.
Take a drive along the Little River Canyon that is labeled the largest
gorge east of the Mississippi. Have fun in the outdoors on your own
or join an expedition to explore one of the many adventures offered.
Tour a museum and learn about the area’s past history or what put
Alabama music on the map. Take a side trip to Noccalula Falls or to
Sequoyah Caverns. The best time to come is to plan your trip during
one of the calendar events.
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community

WOODIE FITE
SENIOR CENTER
8750 Dorris Road ! Douglasville, GA 30135
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday & Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Classes & Club
aaRP Monthly Meeting - 1st Tues., 11:00pm - 12:00pm
acrylic Painting beginner’s Class - Tues., 9:00am - 11:30am
acrylic Painting Intermediate Class - Thurs., 9:00am - 11:30am
afternoon Tea Club - Last Thurs., 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ballroom Dance lessons - Thurs., 5:00pm - 5:45pm
ballroom Dance Practice - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs., 2:30pm - 4:30pm
beginning Oil Painting Class - Tues., 2:00pm - 4:00pm
beginning Piano - See front desk for days and times available
beginning Water Color Class - Fri., 9:00am - 11:30am
bible study - Fri., 12:00pm - 1:30pm
birthday Celebration - First Mon., 11:00am - 12:30pm
bridge - Mon., 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Wed., 9:00am - 12:30pm
bunco Club - 1st Fri., 9:00am - 11:00am
Cardio Fit w/silver sneakers - Tue. & Thurs., 10:00am -
10:45am
Center Dances - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sat., 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Chip Poker - Tues., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Choir - Mon., 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Classes - Mon., Tues., Wed., 9:00am - 11:30am
Diabetes support Group - First Fri., 9:00am - 10:00am
euchre - Tues., 12:30pm - 4:30pm; Thurs., 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fiber arts - Mon., 8:30am - 11:30am
Hiking Club - Last Fri., 8:30am
Jazzercise lite - Tues. & Fri., 4:00pm - 4:45pm
ladies Writing Group - Fri., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
line Dancing - Mon., 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Tues., 10:00am - 11:00am
Movies - 2nd Wed., 1:30pm
Muscular strength and Range of Motion w/ silver sneakers -
Mon. & Wed., 10:30pm - 11:15pm
Ping Pong - Mon., 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pinochle - Wed., 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Portrait - Mon., 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Red Hat society - 2nd Tues., 10:30am - 12:30pm
samba-Canasta - Thurs., 1:00pm - 3:00pm
santa’s Village Craft shop - Fri., 12:00pm - 3:00pm
spanish - Thurs. & Fri., 11:00pm - 12:30pm
strength Training - Tue. & Thurs., 9:00am - 9:45am; Tue. &
Thurs., 12:30pm - 1:15pm
sunshine social Circle - 4th Mon., 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tai Chi - Mon. & Thurs., 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tap Dance lessons - Tues., Beginning, 5:00pm - 5:45pm; Inter-
mediate, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
TOPs - Fri., 11:00am - 12:00 noon
Travel Club - Please see bulletin board for meeting dates
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La Leche League meets
La Leche League Of Douglasville, which
serves Carroll and Douglas Counties, meets
the first Friday of every month at 10:30am.
LLL offers breastfeeding support, a group
library, and parenting information.
Infants and toddlers are welcome at
meetings. Please contact Nancy at 770-
920-5628 for directions or more info.
Pregnancy Resource Center offers help to
pregnant women
The Pregnancy Resource Center Medi-
cal Clinic offers help and hope to women of
every age who may be dealing with an un-
planned pregnancy. They provide factual in-
formation on all available alternatives. If you
think you might be pregnant, they provide
free pregnancy testing. If you are pregnant,
but don’t know where to turn, they can pro-
vide a limited ultrasound, along with infor-
mation on all our other free services includ-
ing prenatal and parenting lessons, mommy
store for baby and maternity clothes, and
STD testing. For a confidential appointment
or more information, please call 770-920-
1000, email them at prc@pregnancycenter.
info or visit www.pregnancycenter.info.
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Douglas County Republican Women’s Club
meets
The Douglas County Republican Wom-
en’s Club meets the fourth Thursday of each
month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on
Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone inter-
ested in the issues and topics consistent with
the Republican agenda to join. They invite
you to participate and make a difference in
the organization, our local and national poli-
tics. Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www.
dcrwc.com if you have any questions.
Girl Scout Volunteers needed
Do you want to make a difference in a
girl’s life? You have that opportunity as a Girl
Scout volunteer. The Girl Scouts of Greater
Atlanta have many opportunities to serve and
you don’t have to make a full time commit-
ment. You can manage your own schedule.
There are many ways you can be involved,
and yes you guys could help as well. Whether
you have a couple of hours or can meet with
a troop each week, your time and talents will
help to build their courage and character.
Visit www.gsgatl.org, call 770-702-9100 or
email jreed@girlscoutsofgreateratlanta.org
for more information.
community
Asperger’s Support Group forming
A support and friendship group for young
adults with Asperger’s Syndrome is forming
in West Georgia.
If you are interested in being a part of
the group, please contact Cyndie Collins at
678-840-5307 or by e-mail at cyndie200@
aol.com.
Loving Hands Ministry accepting donations
Loving Hands Ministry is a faith based
ministry serving the needs of people world-
wide. They accept donations of gently used
furniture, clothing, household goods, etc.
Patrons may either purchase items at a frac-
tion of the original value or may receive a
donation from Loving Hands Ministry upon
qualifying. Drop by 6768 West Spring Street
in Douglasville to pick up a full list of dona-
tions they accept.
Please call 770-577-1777 if you have
any questions. Their hours for shopping/
donation drop-offs are Monday through
Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. They are
also open Saturdays for donations from
12:00pm to 4:00pm. Anyone is welcome
to shop at the thrift store.
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community
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meets
The Sweetwater Chapter, National Society Daughters of the Amer-
ican Revolution (NSDAR), will hold a meeting on Sunday, January
3, at 2:00pm, at the First Presbyterian Church in Douglasville. The
speaker will be Rhett Williamson from a nearby Sons of the American
Revolution (SAR) Chapter. He will speak on the Revolutionary War
and the SAR. Membership in the NSDAR is open to any female, 18 or
older, who can trace their genealogy to a Revolutionary War patriot.
Other women with an interest in genealogy are invited to attend the
meeting and to start tracing their roots. The NSDAR was founded in
1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support
better education for our nation’s children. With more than 168,000
members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of
the world’s largest and most active service organizations.
To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org.
For information on joining the local chapter or help with finding your
Revolutionary War Ancestor, please contact Pat Harrington at pjhar-
rin1@bellsouth.net or Randy Williamson at randy596@comcast.
net.
Douglas County Republican Party meets
The Douglas County Republican Party will meet Saturday morning,
January 9 at the O’Neal Community Room in Regions Bank located
on the corner of Church Street and Campbellton Street in downtown
Douglasville. Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:00am and the
business meeting will start at 8:30am. You do not have to be a mem-
ber to attend and the meeting is free. Please call 770-942-3871 or
visit www.DouglasCountyGOP.com if you have any questions.
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Modern Woodsmen of America to hold registration
Modern Woodmen of America Youth Services will be hosting reg-
istration for the 2010 year January 16 at 1:00pm at Deer Lick Park in
the building near the putt-putt course and January 23 at 1:00pm at the
Clinton House at Clinton Nature Preserve. This youth service is open
to any child ages five to 14. Groups are separated by age. For further
information please call Jeanie Kern at 770-489-2476.
Mitchell Appliance collecting cell phones and more for the Doug-
lasville Lions Club
The Douglasville Lions Club is collecting cell phones, phone ac-
cessories and eyeglasses. You can drop them off at Mitchell Appli-
ance, located at 6701 East Strickland Street in Douglasville.
GriefShare to begin 13 weeks session January 13
GriefShare, a 13-week support and grief recovery group, meets at
Central Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road, Douglasville on
Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm in room B-112. This is a wonderful
support setting designed to minister to people grieving the death of
a loved one. The next 13 week session begins Wednesday, January
13th. For information please contact the church at 770-942-7275.
West Georgia Autism Support Group meets
The West Georgia Autism Support Group, a support/action
group for people who have autism, love someone with autism or
work with individuals with autism or any other mental disability or
developmental disability, meets the first Thursday of every month at
6:00pm in Branham Hall at Bremen First United Methodist Church
(321 Hamilton Avenue, Bremen). Please call 770-337-9057 or visit
www.westgeorgiaautism.org for more information.
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senior PERSPECTIVE
By Frank Parham
Thanks for the numerous cards, phone calls, e-mails and prayers
during my hospitalization last Spring and my subsequent recov-
ery which is still in progress. It seems that my doctors think I have
something called lung disease which doesn’t bother me as long as I
keep this oxygen tube to breathe through. Thanks to all of the afore-
mentioned prayers and wishes from my family and friends, and also
thanks to the attentive care I’ve been getting from my wonderful
wife, Anne, I am definitely on the mend. Thanks, also, to the readers
of this magazine—I think there were three-- who have asked “ when
are you going to have another column?” It’s gratifying to know that
people actually read this stuff that flows from my computer.
As this column began, thoughts came to mind of the many peo-
ple who came to my aid the day I discovered that I couldn’t breathe.
But I realized that, beginning with the ambulance paramedics, to
the ER personnel at Wellstar and all of the subsequent doctors and
nurses who cared for me for some two months, I couldn’t begin to
name everybody deserving mention. Just let this paragraph suffice
to thank everybody who kept me breathing, medicated, comfort-
able, fed and disciplined during my stay. My wife already knows how
much I appreciate her efforts. She has made a great caregiver!
This experience gave this old bird a look at our medical care
community from the patient’s view and I was impressed. We have,
in my opinion, world class professional doctors, nurses, and other
people in the Wellstar organization. Having not been a hospital
patient for longer than several days since the 1950’s and 1960’s,
to say that medicine has improved since then by leaps and bounds
is an understatement. My miserable days at the old Georgia Bap-
tist hospital were no comparison to my recent experiences. My first
pleasant surprise came the day I called Wellstar Douglas’s kitchen
to order my lunch. A soft-voiced lady answered, “room service”.
Room service? In a hospital? I found this to be an accurate descrip-
tion as my stay progressed. Even on a low-salt diet, thanks to my
diagnosis of something or other, the food wasn’t bad. I was pleased
that the menu was varied. Of course, a few weeks of the same fare,
even varied, can get a little tiresome. Luckily, some friends and fam-
ily members who would make pretty fair smugglers, came to my
rescue with some Chicken nuggets a few times.
Silver Swingers Dance Club
Silver Swingers Dance Club, hosts a
variety dance on the first and third Sat-
urday of the month at Woodie Fite Senior
Center. Doors open at 6:00pm with Line
Dance lessons from 6:30 until 7:00pm,
dancing from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. A
donation of $4.00 will be accepted at
the door. Bring a finger snack to share.
The Woodie Fite Center located at 8750
Dorris Road in Douglasvillle (across from
the court house). There will be a variety
of dance music including country/west-
ern, ballroom, rhythm and blues and big
band. Please call 678-626-5630 for
additional information.
dealing with DEPRESSION
By Jessica Hocutt, MAMFT, LAPC. Connection Family Counseling,
3138 Golf Ridge Blvd., Ste. 101, Douglasville, GA 30135, 770-364-
6561
Depression is something that everyone must face, whether on a
personal level or with a
family member, yet it is
difficult for many to un-
derstand. For a spouse
living with a depressed
partner, depression can
become burdensome
and frustrating. While
at first it may come easy
to comfort and care for
the depressed partner, over time the spouse may find it difficult to
continue such efforts, as the depression continues or worsens.
A spouse trying to be supportive of their depressed partner may
wonder why their spouse can not seem to get out of bed and just
“get over it.” The reality is that depression causes more than just a
depressed mood. It also affects the person’s energy level, appetite,
sleep patterns and sexual desire, and may cause suicidal thoughts.
Depression also works in a cycle that makes the person feel trapped
in the negative thoughts and feelings associated with depression.
While these symptoms may negatively impact the marriage, remem-
ber that your spouse is probably doing the best they can and while it
may be difficult to be supportive, it helps if you remind yourself that
these things are part of the depression, not your spouse.
The good news is that there is a very effective, research-based
treatment for depression, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
CBT works by identifying the thoughts that trigger one’s depressed
mood, which are often false, irrational beliefs we hold about our-
selves and others. These thoughts then lead one to act in accor-
dance with those beliefs, confirming the irrational thoughts. For
example, if a person feels depressed because they think they can
not get a job, they may avoid searching for a job or making follow-
up calls, which keeps them from finding a job, confirming the belief
that they can not get a job. This cycle is stopped by challenging the
negative, irrational thoughts and replacing these with more realistic
thoughts, leading to actions that help a person reach their goals,
rather than hinder them.
If you or your spouse is depressed, seeking therapy is essential. If
your depressed spouse seems uninterested, you can offer to go with
them as a partner in battling the depression. As ongoing marital
conflict can be a cause of depression, it is important for therapy
to address both the individual and the marriage. Often someone
struggling with depression would rather seek individual therapy, and
then later address any marital problems contributing to the depres-
sion. However, in other cases, the depression is separate from the
marriage; the depression itself is causing marital conflict. In this
case, once the depression is treated, the marriage usually improves.
Your therapist can help you identify the best format for treating your
depression, as every situation is unique. Most importantly, if your
spouse is depressed and may be considering suicide, take them
seriously and get help immediately. If you yourself are depressed,
it may be hard to take the first step of seeking treatment. Calling
for a consultation can help provide hope and ease the anxiety of
initiating therapy.
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money&finance
First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extended
By T. Dennis Connally. T. Dennis Connally is a certified
public accountant with an office at 8483 Campbellton St.,
across from the post office. His office can be reached at 770-
920-2890 or www.tdconnally.com.
A new law that went into effect November 6 extends
the first-time homebuyer credit five months and expands the eligi-
bility requirements for purchasers.
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of
2009 extends the deadline for qualifying home purchases from
Nov. 30, 2009, to April 30, 2010. Additionally, if a buyer enters
into a binding contract by April 30, 2010, the buyer has until June
30, 2010, to settle on the purchase.
The maximum credit amount remains at $8,000 for a first-time
homebuyer - that is, a buyer who has not owned a primary resi-
dence during the three years up to the date of purchase.
But the new law also provides a “long-time resident” credit of
up to $6,500 to others who do not qualify as “first-time homebuy-
ers”. To qualify this way, a buyer must have owned and used the
same home as a principal or primary residence for at least five
consecutive years of the eight-year period ending on the date of
purchase of a new home as a primary residence.
For all qualifying purchases in 2010, taxpayers have the option
of claiming the credit on either their 2009 or 2010 tax returns.
A new version of Form 5405, First-Time Homebuyer Credit, will
be available in the next few weeks. A taxpayer who purchases a
home after November 6 must use this new version of the form to
claim the credit. Likewise, taxpayers claiming the credit on their
2009 returns, no matter when the house was purchased, must
also use the new version of Form 5405. Taxpayers who claim the
credit on their 2009 tax return will not be able to file electronically
but instead will need to file a paper return.
A taxpayer who purchased a home on or before November 6
and chooses to claim the credit on an original or amended 2008
return may continue to use the current version of Form 5405.
New Requirements
Several new restrictions on purchases that occur after Novem-
ber 6 go into effect with the new law:
• Dependents are not eligible to claim the credit.
• No credit is available if the purchase price of a home is more
than $800,000.
• A purchaser must be at least 18 years of age on the date of
purchase.
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Here’s to Financial Stability in the New Year
Submitted by Patti H. Puckett, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise
Financial, 8687 Hospital Drive, 678-391-0324
It may take a while for the dust to settle, but ever-tu-
multuous 2009 is coming to a close. Signs of economic
recovery—most pointedly, the 3.5% GDP growth in the
third quarter of the year—have started to emerge. And so, too, has a
sense of cautious optimism. If you, like many, are eager to move past
the economic trauma of the last few years, the dawn of 2010 may be
the right opportunity to assess your financial situation and determine
a saving and investment strategy for the years ahead.
Reduce debt. If you have relied too heavily on credit to get by
in the past, it’s time to get out from under your debt burden. Make
timely payments to avoid late fees and pay down your credit card bal-
ances as aggressively as you can. If you are in over your head, you
may qualify for a modified payment plan with reduced interest rates.
Call your card company to explore your options.
Spend less and save more. One good thing to come out of
the “Great Recession” is Americans’ renewed emphasis on careful
spending. Choosing economy over extravagance is fashionable
again. Try cutting back on non-essentials—lunches out, newsstand
papers and magazines, fancy coffee drinks, and so on. You’ll be
amazed how these small expenses can add up to significant savings
over time.
Transact in cash. If paying by plastic is a catalyst for overspend-
ing and burdensome debt, put the cards away. Instead, pay by cash,
check or debit card. Debit cards differ from credit cards because
your purchase is paid immediately from available funds rather than
by borrowing. Many debit cards will not allow you to make purchases
that exceed the available funds in your checking account; however,
some will. If you’re prone to overdrawing, talk to your bank about
enrolling in overdraft protection. Make sure you understand the as-
sociated costs before you sign up.
Save and invest automatically. Take the pain out of saving
by making it happen automatically. Use direct deposit to divert a
specified amount or percentage of your paychecks into savings. Your
financial institution can also help you roll money into your savings
account, IRA, money market account or other savings and invest-
ment plans without any effort on your part. Monitor your statements
to make sure your money is diverted where you want it to go and pat
yourself on the back for investing in your future.
Diversify. None of us has the ability to predict the inevitable ups
and downs of the stock market. That’s why it’s important to diversify
your investments – it’s the best way to reduce your risk while preserv-
ing the opportunity to benefit when things are moving in the right
direction. Choose from mutual funds, stocks, bonds, annuities and
other investment vehicles that serve different financial objectives.
Re-evaluate and adjust on a regular basis. Don’t just sock
away money and forget about it. Every six months, look at the rates
of return earned on your savings and investments, consider risk, and
rebalance to align with your goals.
Your focus in the new year should be on what you can do today
and tomorrow to improve your situation. As you assess your personal
balance sheet, commit yourself to fiscal awareness and responsibil-
ity. Taking action now will position you for a better and more stable
financial future.
This column is for informational purposes only. The information may not be
suitable for every situation and should not be relied on without the advice of your
tax, legal and/or financial advisors. Neither Ameriprise Financial nor its financial
advisors provide tax or legal advice. Consult with qualified tax and legal advi-
sors about your tax and legal situation. This column was prepared by Ameriprise
Financial. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be avail-
able in all jurisdictions or to all clients. ©2009 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights
reserved. File # 93135
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New Year Means New Opportunities for Roth IRA Conversion Is A Rollover In Your Future?
Submitted by Jeremiah J. Hensley, Financial Advisor, Ed- Courtesy of Janice Thompson - Agent, ®Registered Rep-
ward Jones Investments, 3144 Golf Ridge Blvd. Ste. 102, resentative, State Farm Insurance - 2090 Fairburn Rd. - 770-
770-942-8496, email address: jeremiah.hensley@edward- 489-1400, Member NASD. Email: janice.thompson.cexv@
jones.com statefarm.com
If you already have a Roth IRA, you’re aware of its Have you recently left one employer to begin working for an-
biggest benefit: Your earnings grow tax free, provided you meet other? Were you covered by an employer sponsored retirement plan, such as
certain conditions. If you don’t have a Roth IRA, you may want a 401(k)? If so, you may be wondering about the future of your account.
to consider one — and it may be easier for you to do just that in In the event of a job change, there are many options available to you re-
garding your employer sponsored retirement account assets. The options you
2010.
have will depend on the provisions of your former employer’s plan. Some-
Before we get to the reasons why 2010 may be your year to
times your money can stay in the plan with your previous employer until you
open or convert to a Roth IRA, let’s look at some differences be-
reach a specific age and you then can begin taking withdrawals without a
tween Roth and traditional IRAs. If you own a traditional IRA, your tax penalty.
contributions may be tax-deductible, depending on your income Remaining with your old plan may have drawbacks. Sometimes fees are
level. But whether you can make deductible contributions or not, charged to former employees to offset managing the account. A minimum as-
your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means your set balance may also be required. Other times you must take your money out
money can grow faster than it would if it were placed in an invest- when you terminate employment. You should contact the Human Resources
ment on which you paid taxes every year. On the other hand, Roth department or benefits counselor of your former employer to determine your
IRA contributions are never tax-deductible, but your earnings grow options. If you withdraw plan assets, you may need to find another funding
tax free, as long as you’ve held your account at least five years and vehicle.
you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least age 59½. One choice to consider is rolling the balance of your account to a Tradi-
tional Individual Retirement Account (IRA). With this choice, you are able to
Furthermore, unlike a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA does not re-
control the investment options within the IRA. You can also avoid the need to
quire you to start taking distributions when you reach 70½. Con-
make a further rollover if you change jobs again.
sequently, you’ll have more flexibility and freedom when it comes
Rolling your 401(k) assets into a Traditional IRA can be costly if not done
to making withdrawals. correctly. If you take a withdrawal, the trustee of your old plan must withhold
If you have a traditional IRA, you might be thinking it’s a good 20 percent of the money for federal income tax purposes.
idea to convert to a Roth IRA because tax free sounds better than In order to avoid the 20 percent federal income tax withholding, a direct
tax deferred — and, all things being equal, tax free would indeed rollover should be considered. The assets of your employer sponsored plan
be better. However, it’s not quite that simple. If you convert your are transferred directly from your former employer’s plan to a Traditional IRA
traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you’ll have to pay taxes on those or other qualified plan. You don’t touch the money, and neither does the gov-
traditional IRA earnings and contributions that had previously gone ernment. Your assets can grow tax-deferred until you begin withdrawals.
untaxed. If you do convert, you’ll be better off if you use money Your current IRA contributions are not affected by a rollover. You may con-
held outside your IRA to pay the taxes. If you simply take money tribute the allowable limit to an IRA even after rolling a substantial amount
from your previous plan.
from your IRA, you’ll obviously lower the value of your IRA — and,
With so many choices available, it may be in your best interests to discuss a
if you’re under 59½, you may have to pay an additional 10% pen-
Traditional IRA rollover with a financial professional. You have some options.
alty on the amount you withdraw to pay the taxes.
Take advantage of one with which you are comfortable.
In the past, many investors have been prohibited from convert-
ing their IRAs due to either their tax filing status or their income.
Under previous rules, you could convert your traditional IRA to a
Roth IRA only if you were married and filed a joint return or were a
single filer, and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) was
$100,000 or less. But starting in 2010, you can convert funds to
a Roth IRA even if your MAGI is over $100,000. You will also be
able to convert to a Roth if you are married and file separate tax
returns.
And that’s not the only piece of good news regarding your con-
version ability. As mentioned above, you will have to pay taxes
when you convert to a Roth IRA. However, if you convert in 2010,
you can choose to report the taxable income from the conversion
over a two-year period, in 2011 and 2012. You may find that
spreading the taxes over two years can make the conversion more
affordable.
In any case, consult with your tax advisor before converting from
a traditional IRA to a Roth. If done correctly, such a conversion
can potentially make a big difference in your ultimate retirement
lifestyle.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Ed-
ward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its associates and Finan-
cial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice.

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health&beauty
Personal Trainers Corner
7 Tricks To Boost Your Metabolism
By Leslie Austin - Leslie Austin has been in the fitness
industry for 16 years as a Personal Trainer and Fitness
Instructor. She is currently employed with Gold’s Gym in
Douglasville. You can reach her at LesAus10@aol.com
You don’t need a magic pill to boost your metabolic rate. It takes
just seven minor adjustments to turn your body into a calorie-burning
machine.
1. Graze Like a Sheep. You’ve probably heard that six small meals
a day are better than three larger ones, but Ben Greenfield, author of
100 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism, takes it a step further and sug-
gests eating 10 times a day. If you eat frequently, he says, you maintain
a higher metabolic rate because the physical act of digestion raises
your metabolism.
2. Go Organic — When Necessary. It’s not important (or always
in the budget) to buy everything organic, but some heavily-sprayed
nonorganic fruits and veggies can alter your metabolism by interrupt-
ing your endocrine system. Buy these 12 items organic: apples, bell
peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears,
potatoes, red raspberries, spinach and strawberries.
3. Twitch and Fidget Off Calories. A study conducted by the Mayo
Clinic showed that leaner people spend more than two more hours
a day fidgeting, standing and walking compared with obese people,
which translates to a difference of 350 calories a day. Keep your me-
tabolism revved up with small, frequent movements like tapping your
feet, rolling your neck in circles or shrugging your shoulders.
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ing you back from achieving your highest metabolic rate, says Elizabeth
Stein, founder of Appetite for Healthy Living, a health and wellness
practice in New York City. “Stress leads to increased levels of cortisol,
which leaves fat accumulation in the body,” she says. So relax! Take five
deep breaths before every meal.
5. Turn Into a Top Chef. Big shocker: Cruising through the drive-
thru or phoning in for take-out won’t help you burn any calories. When
you prepare your own meals, you’re not only burning calories in the
kitchen, you’re also controlling what goes into your dishes.
6. Pump Iron With Active Rest A pound of muscle can burn up to
nine times as many calories as a pound of fat, so the more muscle you
have, the more calories your body burns (even while you sleep).
7. Try Two-a-Day Cardio Sessions. Breaking up a long work-
out into two shorter, spaced-out ones burns more calories because of
“postexercise metabolic effect,” or the increase in calorie burn for hours
after exercise, Greenfield says. For the best metabolism boost, incor-
porate interval training; a few two-minute bursts of speed or added
resistance throughout your 30-minute workout will burn more calories
during and after.
Nail Care Pointers
New Nails for the New Year
By Jeanne Grace Curtis, CMT, State Licensed Nail Tech &
Onyxologist, owner of Nails Your Way, Private Nail & Skin Care
Salon. 5900 Orchard Road Douglasville (By Appointment Only)
770-949-3113 Website: www.NailsYourWay.com
Resolve to quit your damaging nail biting habit this year. Nail
biting can cause inflammation of the surrounding skin and chronic infec-
tions that can lead to malformation of the nail plate. A professional re-
covery program will help you overcome compulsive nail biting. Regularly
scheduled healing manicures and the use of a good nail strengthener
and an all-natural herbal bite-no-more cream will restore your nails in
health and length.
Resolve to remove your artificial nails. Go back to wearing natu-
ral nails this year. Be careful! Removing artificial nail products by picking
and prying will pull off layers of the natural nail plate. To avoid rough,
thin, brittle and painful nail beds, artificial nails should only be carefully
soaked off in acetone and gently buffed as the acrylic begins to soften
and melt. The use of a clear strengthening polish, a fluoride treatment,
and weekly manicures are all important parts of the recovery process.
If you need the discipline it takes to stay focused on getting your nails
healthy again, go to a professional onyxologist who specializes in nail
damage recovery.
Resolve to get your feet healthy this year. Regular monthly pedi-
cures help to maintain healthy feet. A medical-style pedicure is tailored
to treat dry heels, ingrown toenails, calluses, thick nails and fungus infec-
tions. A medical-style pedicure is a safe pedicure for people that suffer
from diseases such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis or fibromyalgia. Gentle
treatment of delicate skin also makes medical-style pedicures safe for
the elderly.
Resolve to get rid of fingernail or toenail fungus this year. Nail
fungus causes nails to become brittle, thick and yellow. Nail fungus can
spread from toe to toe, finger-to-finger, or person-to-person. Mild fun-
gus can usually be treated with a topical liquid containing thymol applied
twice daily for three, six, or twelve months depending on how long it has
been there. Severe or long-term fungus infections require taking oral
tablets such as Lamasil or Sporonox that are prescribed by a doctor. In
either case, treatment (just like resolutions) must be frequent, long-term,
and disciplined.
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Enjoying my Experience with Fresh ‘N Fit Turkey Tetrazzini, Crepes, Apricot Glazed Chicken, and other things
By Tim Collins - Publisher that would take me a whole lot of time and effort to make. You can
For several months my wife had been bringing up the idea of us- see the menu on the company’s website.
If you would like to give it a try or find out more information,
ing a company with pre-packaged meals. We have a busy lifestyle,
you may call Barbara (our rep) at 770-509-2232, or by email at
and often we would find ourselves scrambling at dinner time, and
freshnfitcuisine@aol.com. You may also visit the website at www.
often heading out for some fast food, or a quick trip to the grocery
freshnfitcuisine.com
deli. There are also several members of my family that were inter-
ested in losing weight and having a healthier diet.
A couple of years ago, we tried Jenny Craig. The program did
help with weight loss, but we really didn’t like the food all that much.
It was mostly frozen food with some canned items, so when my wife
was discussing going back on a program which involved picking up
ready made meals, I felt like it would be similar.
After a good deal of thought and research, she decided we would
try Fresh ‘N Fit Cuisine. We have been using the company for 3
weeks, and I was so impressed that I felt it was something worth
sharing with our readers.
I must admit I was kind of skeptical when we first started. How-
ever, there were no extra fees for signing up, and there were no long
term obligations, so I told my wife that we would try it and see how
we liked it, and if we were not satisfied there was no harm done
because we didn’t have to pay a fee to join the program.
The first thing I want to stress is that the food is VERY good. It is
not frozen, but prepared fresh and sealed in containers that are mi-
crowave safe, then refrigerated. We place our order once a week by
phone then, pick the food up from BodyPlex Gym in Hiram, which is
the closest location to Douglas County. When I get there, all I have
to do is grab four bags (one for each of us) out of the refrigeration
case and go. They are marked with our names
We are on the 5 day a week/2000 calorie a day plan. This
means that Monday through Friday we have all 3 meals taken care
of. They are nutritionally balanced so we are eating healthy. It takes
about 2-3 minutes to prepare dinner, because I just pull my meal out
of the refrigerator, take out anything that does not need to be heated
(like fresh fruit), and then plop the dish in the microwave. There is a
large amount of food in a 2,000 meal plan, so a couple of us are
switching to the 1,200 calorie a day plan. One family member is
also going to seven days a week. You can basically tailor their pro-
gram to meet your needs, which is another thing I really like.
The food is all prepared at their large, modern kitchen facility in
Cumming. Because it is fresh, not frozen, I make two trips a week to
pick up the food. Each meal is nutritionally balanced, guaranteed
fresh and healthy. I don’t have to worry about what I am going to
eat for dinner, don’t have to go to the store nearly as much, and we
don’t have to do as many dishes. When I factored in the value of
my time, added to the cost of groceries, and then considered that
now I know I am eating a healthy diet, I feel very happy that we have
started using Fresh ‘N Fit Cuisine.
Fresh ‘n Fit kitchen is the only company of its type in the Atlanta
area that cooks without any artificial colors, added preservatives,
or trans fats — and guarantees low sodium. The meals follow the
guidelines of The American Diabetes Association, The American
Heart Association and The American Cancer Society.
The cost of the food is under $20 a day, for 3 meals a day. Over
a six-week cycle the food is different every day, so there is a great
deal of variety. And the dishes are not just bland items, but things like
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Andrew Allen Gipson Justin Thomas Jones

Born: May 18, 2009 Born: October 22, 2009
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Parents: Jeff & Erin Gipson Parents: Damien & Shermena Jones
Grandparents: Tony & Debbie Tib- Grandparents: James & Cynthia
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Born: September 9, 2009 Born: July 23, 2009
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Kyle Burton Weaver
Born: March 5, 2009
Weight: 8lbs, 2oz
Length: 20 inches
Parents: Clarice & Keith Weaver
Grandparents: Brenda & Ken
Weaver; Pat & Joel Conway
Blaine Nicholas Smith
Born: February 18, 2009
Weight: 5lbs, 4oz
Length: 17.5 inches
Parents: Shaun & Kristen Smith
marriage&family
Mothers & More meets
Mothers & More is a support group for mothers and expectant
mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children.
Examples include playgroups, mom’s night out, holiday parties, chil-
dren’s activities, couples outings, family events and community service
projects. As a member you may attend as many or few activities as
you choose. If you are a working mom or a stay at home mom this
group may be the right group for you. Visitors are welcome and may
attend three moms-only events before deciding to join. They meet the
second and fourth Thursday of the month at Douglasville First United
Methodist Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital
Drive. You can also visit their website at http://mothersandmore.org/
chapters/Douglasville/. Call Ann Marie Alford at 770-485-5944 or
Judy Crawford at 770-485-8282 for more information.

Aiden Ryan Roberts

Born: September 20, 2009
Weight: 8lbs, 0.5oz
Length: 20 inches
Parents: Brad & Lindsey Roberts
Grandparents: Tony & Jo Ann
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Noah Thomas Beckham

Born: August 17, 2009
Weight: 6lbs, 10oz
Length: 19.5 inches
Parents: John Jr. & Jessica Beckham
Grandparents: Rob & Anita
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Emil Romeo Murphy

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Weight: 7lbs, 10oz
Length: 21 inches
Parents: Eddie B. & Ericka Murphy
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Length: 21 inches
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 family connection
Family, Fun, Fitness, Faith and Finances a few of them together can really multiple our efforts. To really
By Kerry Patuka. She is a degreed and certified educa- maximize our time and to make our job a little easier, we should
tor, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5 Ministries, try to find some activities that can incorporate all five of these val-
a consulting, speaking and training ministry for churches ues. That may seem really hard at first, but once you start thinking
and children’s ministry. Contact her at kerrydrive5@ya-
about it, you may find it’s easier than you thought.
hoo.com
Planning a family activity gets us started and then we need to
Another new year has arrived and with it comes the opportunity
remember to keep it fun. Even activities that are difficult or that
to set some new family goals for the upcoming year. The five
include hard work can be fun – it’s all in the attitude and the tone
words in this title may not always be thought of together but they
we set for the day and for the activity. We can and should weave
do fit together nicely and they represent several important needs,
our faith into everything we do anyway, so bring this into our fam-
especially in our world today.
ily activities as well. Time together allows us to see into out kids’
Simply put, families do not spend enough time together and
hearts and lives and we have a chance to share ourselves with
they don’t have enough fun together either. There are many stud-
them in a way that creates a place to discuss important topics, to
ies out there that show how overweight and out of shape Ameri-
share our values and to gather their views, values and questions.
cans are and that includes the startling statistics on overweight
Looking for activities that are inexpensive or free is a great start,
children. The spiritual needs of our kids and ourselves are often
but take the time to talk to the kids about why making those selec-
neglected or relegated to an hour of church here and there and
tions are financially wise. We can also tie in finances by looking
of course, we are all aware of the difficult financial times we are
for discount coupons or discount days for places or activities we
living in today.
would enjoy. We can also plan as a family to save up money for a
It’s one thing to know that these things are true or even that they
certain activity or trip. Exercising and outdoor activities are great,
are important; it’s another thing to make them a priority in our
but also the food and drink selections we make during these ac-
lives. It’s so easy to always think ‘tomorrow’, ‘next week’ or ‘after
tivities can address both the fitness and financial values.
this project’… I’ll get to focusing on those topics. But truthfully,
Here are a few of our favorites:
our families probably need them now. Our kids grow so fast and
Biking, hiking or camping are great choices. We can stay local
we only have a short time to instill in them the values of family, fun,
or we can travel. We have even camped at the Grand Canyon for
fitness, faith and finance.
only $18 a night. We’re together, we have fun, we can celebrate
Focusing on any one of these values is important, but adding
the beauty of God’s creation all around us, we are physically mov-
ing and we can discuss the benefits of all of this fun for such a
great price.

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We also enjoy parking near the front of a subdivision under
construction and walking around the neighborhood, touring the
houses and discussing what we like and don’t like. If we can find

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the information sheets on the homes, it’s great to compare the
price and value of different houses. Usually we do this on a day
where the weather is wonderful, so it’s natural to rejoice in the

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beautiful day God has given us and to talk as we walk.

Winter time is the perfect time to stay home, cook up a good
healthy meal together and watch a family movie or play games to-
gether. Join a gym or a community pool together. Get the Wii Fit
KIDSSCHOOL Plus system to go with your Wii. When you go to the mall to shop,
CLOTHESSHOES walk a couple laps around the mall and talk before shopping; as
you shop discuss the cost and value of your purchases.

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MORE Projects around the house can become family activities with the
right planning and attitude. Painting, working in the yard, re-ar-

UNDER ranging a room or cleaning out closets gets the family moving,
can be a smart money saver and provides time for family bonding,



laughter and discussion.
Start thinking about how you can tie family, fun, fitness, faith
and finances together for the new year. Don’t get discouraged if
it takes awhile for these five values to come together in your think-
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engagement ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jonathan Cook & Lauren Cochran
Jim and Danae Cochran are
happy to announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Lauren Co-
chran to Jonathan Cook of Pell City.
Trust. The couple will be married
at the Old Sheldon Church ruins in
Beaufort, SC, on August 21, 2010.
in Carrollton.
Cyreous Hubbert & Tracee Campbell
Cyreous Hubbert and Tracee
Campbell are happy to announce their
engagement. Cyreous is the son of
Roger and Valerie Hubbert of Atlanta.
Tracee is the daughter of Morris Camp-
bell and Cecelia Clark of Douglasville.
They will be married in a private cer-
emony on December 11, 2010.
James Brennan & Mary Fowler
James Brennan and Mary Fowler are ex-
cited to formally announce their engagement.
They are planning on a May 15, 2010 wed-
ding. Mary is the daughter of Jim and Brenda
Fowler, and James is the son of James and
Deborah Brennan.
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wedding ANNOUNCEMENT
Aury Pitts & Hannah Williams
Hannah Williams Pitts and Aury
Pitts were married on July 17, 2009
at Le Jardin Blanc in Douglasville.
Hannah is the daughter of Sam and
Dana Williams and Aury is the son
of Donny and Karen Pitts.
Hannah and Aury currently reside
Charles Burns & Brittany Baldwin
Brittany Baldwin and Charles Burns are
happy to announces their engagement. Brit-
tany os the daughter of Annie and Gregory
Baldwin. Charles is the son of the late Bobby
Ray Burns and Kathy Burns. The wedding is
planned for April 10, 2010.
Just engaged or Just married?
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SPORTS SCHEDULES
ATLANTA HAWKS
01/01 - VS New York 7:30pm
01/04 - @ Miami 7:30pm
01/06 - VS New Jersey 7:00pm
01/08 - VS Boston 8:00pm
01/09 - @ Orlando 7:00pm
01/11 - @ Boston 7:30pm
01/13 - VS Washington 7:00pm
01/15 - VS Phoenix 7:30pm
01/18 - VS Oklahoma City 2:00pm
01/20 - VS Sacramento 7:00pm
01/22 - VS Charlotte 7:30pm
01/25 - @ Houston 8:30pm
01/27 - @ San Antonio 8:30pm
01/29 - VS Boston 7:30pm
01/30 - @ Orlando 7:00pm
02/02 - @ Oklahoma City 8:00pm
02/03 - VS Los Angeles 7:00pm
02/05 - VS Chicago 8:00pm
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GEORGIA BULLDOGS
01/02 - @ Missouri 3:00pm
01/05 - VS Georgia Tech 7:00pm
01/09 - @ Kentucky 4:00pm
01/13 - VS Ole Miss 8:00pm
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
01/02 - @ Charlotte TBA
01/05 - @ Georgia 7:00pm
01/09 - VS Duke 2:00pm
01/13 - @ Virginia 7:00pm
01/16 - @ North Carolina 2:00pm
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02/06 - @ Wahington 7:00pm
02/09 - @ Memphis 8:00pm
2/10 - VS Miami 7:00pm
2/17 - @ Los Angeles 101:30pm
2/19 - @ Phoenix 9:00pm
2/21 - @ Golden State 8:00pm
2/22 - @ Utah 9:00pm
2/24 - VS Minnesota 7:00pm
2/26 - VS Dallas 8:00pm
2/28 - VS Milwaukee 6:00pm
03/1 - @ Chicago 8:00pm
03/03 - VS Philadelphia 7:00pm
03/05 - VS Golden State 7:30pm
03/06 - @ Miami 7:30pm
03/08 - @ New York 7:30pm
3/13 - VS Detroit 7:00pm
3/16 - @ New Jersey 7:30pm
3/17 - @ Toronto 7:00pm
01/16 - @ Mississippi State 3:00pm
01/23 - VS Tennessee 5:00pm
01/27 - @ Florida 7:00pm
01/30 - @ South Carolina 7:00pm
01/19 - VS Clemson 7:00pm
01/24 - @ Florida State 12:00pm
01/28 - VS Wake Forest 7:00pm
01/30 - VS Kentucky State 1:00pm
02/04 - @ Duke 7:00pm
ATLANTA THRASHERS
01/05 - @ Penguins 7:30pm
01/07 - VS Rangers 7:00pm
01/09 - VS Capitals 7:00pm
01/12 - VS Senators 7:00pm
01/14 - VS Sabres 7:00pm
01/16 - @ Hurricanes 8:00pm
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ALEXANDER
01/02 - @ Central 4:30pm
01/05 - VS Northgate 6:00pm
01/08 - VS McIntosh 7:00pm
01/12 - VS Whitewater 6:00pm
01/15 - @ Mays 6:00pm
01/19 - VS Villa Rica 6:00pm
01/22 - @ Sandy Creek 6:00pm
01/23 - @ CHHS 6:00pm
01/26 - @ DCHS 6:00pm
01/29 - VS Banneker 7:00pm
01/30 - @ Carrollton 3:00pm
02/02 - VS LSHS 6:00pm
02/05 - @ Tri-Cities 6:00pm
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01/19 - @ Whitewater 6:00pm
01/22 - @ Mays 7:00pm
01/23 - @ LSHS 6:00pm
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01/29 - VS Villa Rica 7:00pm
02/02 - @ Sandy Creek 6:00pm
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01/18 - @ Panthers 7:30pm
01/19 - VS Maple Leafs 7:00pm
01/21 - VS Hurricanes 7:00pm
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01/26 - VS Ducks 7:00pm
01/28 - @ Flyers 7:00pm
CHAPEL HILL
01/05 - VS Riverdale 6:00pm
01/08 - @ Morrow 6:00pm
01/09 - VS LSHS 6:00pm
01/12 - @ Pebblebrook 6:00pm
01/15 - @ Creekside 6:00pm
01/19 - VS Mundy’s Mill 6:00pm
01/22 - @ Newnan 6:00pm
01/23 - VS AHS 6:00pm
01/26 - @ Westlake 6:00pm
01/29 - @ E. Coweta 6:00pm
01/30 - @ LSHS 6:00pm
02/02 - VS Lovejoy 6:00pm
02/05 - @ Riverdale 6:00pm
LITHIA SPRINGS
01/05 - @ Banneker 6:00pm
01/09 - @ CHHS 6:00pm
01/12 - VS Tri-Cities 6:00pm
01/15 - VS Fayette Co. 7:00pm
01/16 - @ Starr’s Mill 6:00pm
01/19 - VS Northgate 6:00pm
01/22 - @ McIntosh 6:00pm
01/23 - VS DCHS 6:00pm
01/26 - @ Whitewater 6:00pm
01/29 - VS Mays 6:00pm
01/30 - VS CHHS 6:00pm
02/02 - @ AHS 6:00pm
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Upward Spring Soccer to begin registration
Registration for Upward Spring Soccer will begin in January 2010.
It is open to all boys and girls four
years old to the 8th grade. The reg-
istration cost is $90.00. You can re-
ceive an early bird discounted price of
$70.00 per child if you register before
February 8th. Every child must attend
one evaluation, which will be February
13th or February 20th from 2:00pm to
4:00pm. You can register at Central
Baptist or online at www.cbc-doug-
lasville.org. Call 770-942-9492 for more information.
Douglasville Girls Softball to hold sign ups
Douglasville Girls Softball will be holding sign ups in January. Age
groups range from four to 19 years
old. Both slow pitch and fast pitch
are offering. All coaches associated
with DGS are certified by the National
Youth Sports Coaches Association and
have background checks performed
by local law enforcement. All teams
are insured. Teams will not play out of
Hunter Park in Douglasville this year
due to renovations. Douglasville Girls
Softball will provide fields for the year of 2010.
The Early Bird Tournament will still be played March 12 through
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14. It is a USSSA sanctioned tournament.
Sign ups will be held at Gable’s Sporting Goods on Fairburn Road
from 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday, January 16, Saturday, January
23 and Saturday, January 30. The sign up fee is $85.00.
For more information, contact Danny Barrow at 404-886-4123
or 770-745-0474 or Jim Shirley at 770-949-4798. You can also
visit www.leaguelineup.com/douglasvillegirlssoftball for continuously
updated information.
Join Team Samaritan’s Purse March 21
Samaritan’s Purse is looking for runner to join their team at mara-
thons and half marathons.
On March 21, join other runners
in Atlanta who are taking up the chal-
lenge to raise awareness and money
for clean water projects around the
world. Every day, more than 6,000
people die from drinking contaminat-
ed water.
As a member of Team Samaritan’s
Purse, you will receive a discounted
entry to the marathon or half mara-
thon. When registering, you will be asked to select your team. Scroll
through the list and choose Team Samaritan’s Purse. No password is
required. When asked for the Coupon Code you can use the follow-
ing codes and receive $10 off the entry fee: SamaritansMAR10 for
the full marathon, or SamaritansHALF10 for the half marathon.
For more information, visit www.samaritanspurse.org.
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health. Oral infection in the
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Studies have been made that showed dogs with advanced peri-
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could be traced directly back to their oral infections.
It’s important to take care of the teeth to prevent a whole range
of health problems.
Your dog’s first line of defense is a good tooth brush.

Throughout the year, Pet Sitters International focuses on interna-

tional campaigns to support pets and pet sitters, such as Take Your
Dog To Work Day®, Professional Pet Sitters Week and the Adoption
Ally Program. But this past holiday season, staff members of PSI
joined together to support a cause right in their own backyard. On
December 23, 2008 PSI staffers served as Santa Claus to more
than fifty pets housed at the Stokes County Animal Shelter, an ani-
mal shelter located a mere fifteen minutes from the PSI offices.
Disheartened by the dire need of the shelter and touched by
their genuine appreciation, PSI staffers committed to organizing
a campaign to benefit similar shelters throughout the country and
abroad.
Around the same time, Georgia-based pet sitter Debra Milton
of Four Paws Petsitting contacted PSI about a local campaign she
had organized--giving pet food bowls as gifts (filled with goodies)
to clients and friends and asking the recipients to fill the bowl with
donations to give to a local shelter. Combining these different ele-
ments, the idea of the Hungry Bowl campaign was born.
PSI asked members to organize pet food drives in their commu-
nities to benefit a local shelter or rescue group of their choice.
PSI members have proven time and again that they have huge
hearts and seek out ways to help pets in their communities. The PSI
staff was excited to see the huge difference members can make for
shelters across the country by joining in to help with this interna-
tional effort.
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New Years - New Year’s festivities require special planning for
your pet. If you are going to have a party at your home, secure your
pet away from boisterous party activities. The sound of noisemak-
ers and fireworks can greatly distress your pets and cause them to
panic or run away. Inform your guests not to give food or scraps to
your pet. Party decorations and novelties can also become deadly
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Psychologist Corner
Understanding Professional Qualifications
By Rebecca S. Blakeman, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist -
Adolescent Child Specialty Services, 3138 Golf Ridge Blvd.,
Douglasville, 404-310-1161, blakers1@aol.com.
Professional licenses are governed by the state to ensure
that individuals claiming to have certain skills or expertise
are competent to perform the services that fall within their profession.
Certification, however, is something that is generally created by com-
panies to give their ‘seal of approval,’ with no outside regulation of
how meaningful that certification actually is. I recently was contacted
by a parent who was looking for a “Certified Dyslexia Testing Special-
ist.” While this title sounds quite impressive, and certainly would lead
a parent to feel confident in their selection of a ‘professional,’ a quick
internet search reveals that many individuals holding this ‘certification’
may not meet most parents’ minimum standards when they are looking
for someone to work with their child.
The ‘certification’ to which this title refers is obtained by individuals
who attend a 6 day seminar (described as being “the equivalent of a
semester-long graduate-level course and having only two days devoted
to ‘testing’) taught by an individual who does not have a degree or
license related to clinically psychology or educational testing. After at-
tending the seminar, participants complete one evaluation and write one
report; if that report is approved by the owner of the company giving the
‘certification,’ then he/she becomes a “Certified Dyslexia Testing Spe-
cialist.” Per documents obtained on the internet, individuals need not be
licensed or even have a college degree in order to become certified.
Although one would expect that someone with the title “Certified
Dyslexia Testing Specialist” would be providing a comprehensive evalu-
ation, promotional material for this training specifically states, “Techni-
cally, this is an ‘informal screening.’” This is particularly problematic,
since in many cases professionals emphasizing this ‘certification’ do not
state that the evaluation is only an ‘informal screening.’ Perhaps most
concerning about this process is the fact that those doing the testing may
have no training in psychological assessment, learning disabilities other
than dyslexia, language disorders, nonverbal processing disorders, and
developmental delays. By doing tests related to dyslexia in isolation
(i.e., without other cognitive measures), parents may learn whether the
child has weaknesses in the areas tested, but it does not give them any
information about other areas, or problems other than dyslexia that may
be causing the difficulties. Thus, problems may be ‘missed’ or ‘misdiag-
nosed,’ both of which can be detrimental to the child.
Comparing the qualifications and ‘training’ of a “Certified Dyslexia
Testing Specialist” to the qualifications and training of a licensed psy-
chologist quickly reveals drastic differences. Licensed psychologists
have a doctoral degree in psychology, meaning they have completed
years of advanced education. During the course of this doctoral train-
ing, students conduct numerous evaluations (typically 1 to 3 a week)
over the course of several years (typically 4 to 6 years). Before being
allowed to practice independently, psychologists must also pass state
requirements, including post-doctoral training, written exams, and inter-
views, to ensure they are appropriately qualified.
Certainly not all psychologists specialize in testing, and of those that
do testing, not all are knowledgeable about diagnosing dyslexia. It
is imperative that parents talk to professionals prior to scheduling an
evaluation, to ensure that the provider is qualified to meet the child’s
needs.
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From the Douglas County
School System
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL January is National Mentoring Month
arlingtonchristian.org The Douglas County School System MATCH Mentoring Program
K5 - 12TH  COLLEGE PREP  FULLY ACCREDITED thanks our mentor, mentees, and program staff for their dedication
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SINCE 1958 to the students of Douglas County. The MATCH Mentoring Program
participants will be honored at the Hero Awards Ceremony on Janu-
OPEN HOUSE ary 14, 2009 at the Chapel Hill High School Auditorium. We invite
you to join us at 4:30 p.m. as we recognize these individuals.
Sunday February 28 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
As part of National Mentoring Month, January 21, 2010, is Thank
Sunday March 21 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm Your Mentor Day™. We encourage you to think of the mentors in
your life—a team coach, teacher, concerned neighbor, or another
Helping children grow as caring adult—and take a few minutes to thank them; you can best
Jesus did, “in wisdom
and stature and in favor thank them by becoming a mentor yourself.
with God and man.” The Douglas County School System MATCH Mentoring Program
(Luke 2:52)
recognizes that many young people today need adult role models to
CHANGING
provide encouragement, support, and help in assuring them a bright
THE
WORLD future. Mentoring can be broadly defined as a trusting relationship
FOR CHRIST that places a more experienced person alongside another to offer
guidance and support. Mentors provide encouragement, advice,
and help to mentees. Mentoring can take on many forms with dif-
ferent roles: student and teacher, athlete and coach, grandchild and
770-964-9871 grandparent, new hire and experienced colleague.
In order to give all of our students the opportunity to benefit from
4500 Ridge Road mentoring we need caring, concerned and dedicated members of
Fairburn, GA 30213 our community to serve as mentors. Children need positive adult
Conveniently Located to Douglasville, Newnan, Peachtree City
role models in their lives to help them grow and develop in a positive
manner. Would you be willing to serve as one of those people? We
all know the many challenges that our youth face and as a mentor
you can take the initiative to be the change you want to see.
The MATCH Mentoring Program offers one on one mentoring for
all grade levels and has expanded during the 2009-2010 school
year with the addition of group mentoring for 7th graders at desig-
nated Douglas County middle schools. The group mentoring com-
ponent is part of the Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Demonstration
Grant awarded to Communities in Schools of Douglas County, Inc.
(CISDC). This grant, awarded by the United States Department of
Health and Human Services.
For further information about mentoring please contact Mitzi Teal,
Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Douglas County at
770-651-2039 or email: mentor@douglas.k12.ga.us.

Winston Academy now participating in CACFP

Winston Academy is now participating in the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same
meals are available to enrolled participants at Winston Academy and
will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
age or disability. Contact Tricia Toole for more information
Winston Academy is located at 7425 Highway 78 in Winston.
They are NAEYC Accredited and family owned and operated. They
offer care for children six weeks and up. They also offer private K4,
K5 and first grade using the ABEKA Curriculum. Before and after-
school care with field trips daily on school closings is also offered and
each summer they have summer camps. Class sizes are small and
all teachers are certified professionals. They are members of NAEYC,
NACCP, GAYC and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce.
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Clearly Speaking
Asking Good Questions
By Tammy L. Velliquette, M.Ed., CCC-SLP/L, owner of
Clearly Speaking, Inc., 404-934-0605. areyouclearly-
speaking.com
Asking questions to obtain information is an impor-
tant skill. When we need to obtain information our
questions vary depending on the type of information we want.
Where - to obtain information on the location of an item/place.
Who - to obtain information about a person.
What – to obtain information about an object.
When - to obtain information about time.
Why – the reason something was done.
How – The manner something in which something was done.
For younger children you can answer the questions and then have
them guess the object. So for a shovel: Where do you use it? In the
garden. Who uses it? The farmer. What do they do with it? Dig
When do they use it? When tending their garden. Why do they use
it? To get rid of weeds and help their gardens grow. How do they use
it? By pushing it into the ground and digging or turning the soil.
Older children should ask the questions. Where do you find it?
Who uses it? When do they use it? Why do they use it? How do they
use it? What do they use it for? Many children forget the questions.
So I often use picture cues. A clock for when, a stick figure for who,
a house for where, a question mark for why, building blocks for how,
and a book for what.
Play games where you give each child a card and the other chil-
dren have to ask questions until they can guess the item. You may
need to tell the kids to ask broader questions like, “Do you eat it?”
Instead of, “Is it a banana?” The second question is too narrow and it
would take forever to guess all foods to rule out the food category.

First UMC Preschool certified as ‘School of Ex-

cellence for Young Children’

First United Methodist Preschool has been certified as a “School of

Excellence for Young Children” by the North Georgia Association of
Church Preschools.
The preschool is a developmentally appropriate, hands-on pro-
gram within a loving, Christian environment. They have classes for
two, three and four year olds, and a Mothers Day Out for 18 to
24 month olds. There is an emphasis on kindergarten and reading
readiness in the four year old classes.
First United Methodist Church is located on Prestley Mill Road,
across from Wellstar Hospital. For more information, call Jean Dud-
ley at 770-920-9059 or visit www.douglasvillefumc.com.
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Douglasville Student Selected for People to Peo-
ple Program
Cameron Knighton, a student at Yeager Middle School in Doug-
lasville, has been accepted into the
People to People Student Ambas-
sador Program, an education travel
program founded by President Dwight
D. Eisenhower. Cameron will explore
England, France, Germany, Belgium,
the Netherlands, and Switzerland for
20 days in June of 2010 as a mem-
ber of the Georgia delegation. He
will take part in a variety of activities,
such as official briefing in London with a Member of Parliament, a
stay with a German host family, cruise past the mysterious castles on
Germany’s Rhine River.
Acceptance into the Student Ambassador Program is an honor.
After being invited, Cameron Knighton submitted letters of recom-
mendation and successfully completed an interview process. Before
departing he will attend several orientation meetings with program
leaders and over 75 other fellow delegates to learn about the des-
tination and prepare for the journey. He will be traveling under the
leadership of Karen Bernstein, a teacher-leader from Heards Ferry
Elementary school in Sandy Springs. The delegation also is led by
Robin White, a teacher at Magill Elementary in Gwinnett County.
Cameron is seeking financial sponsorship to help with the cost
of tuition. The program tuition includes meals, air and land trans-
portation, accommodations, and all educational activities. He is
seeking donations of $50.00, $75.00 or greater to help him reach
his fundraising goal. He plans to share his experience with all spon-
sors when he returns by presenting a journal, photographs, hosting
a presentation show and creating a website.
Donations are to be made payable to People to People Ambas-
sador Programs. On the memo field of the check or money order
please note: Cameron Knighton and ID# 10047785.
Mail your donation to: Cameron Knighton, P.O. Box 7166,
Douglasville, GA 30154.

2009 - 2010
OFFICIAL SCHOOL CALENDAR
Douglas County School System
January 6: Students return
January 6: Report cards issued (K-12)
January 18: Holiday for students/all employees
February 5: Progress reports issued
February 15 - 19: *Holidays (Make up days if necessary) (except
240 employees)
March 3: High school ½ day early release
Paulding County School System
January 18: Holiday – School Closed
February 3: Early Release Day
February 15 - 19: Holiday – School Closed
March 12: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
March 15 - 19: Elementary & Middle School Conferences
March 31: Early Release Day

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CHARACTER CORNER - Patience
By Randy Rider, Community Character Coalition, www.douglascoun-
tycharacter.org
When I was asked to do this article some months ago I had no idea that
this one word had become a major part of my life. I was raised here in
Douglasville from the age of 2. My daddy moved the family out here from a
comfortable brick home in Atlanta.
We lived in a hundred year old home that was in need of a lot of attention.
This was one of the original fixer-uppers and we were in a wilderness. Mom
and dad said I could have fallen through the cracks in the floor. The floor
joist was cut by hand with an axe. I was taught that with patience and careful
crawling I could do a pretty good sprint.
Over the years there were renovations as a new child came into the world.
We had none of the conveniences that youth have today. Mom and dad
had to be the most patient people on God’s earth. My siblings and I had the
wants of most children at that time but, we got what we were in need of to
make it in the world. Our parents did all they could to keep us happy but, not
to the point of spoiling us. (Well we could debate that one).
There were very few paved road ways here in Douglas County. Ours was
not paved until around 1976. One of the first cars dad bought was a 1960
Ford Starliner – black. A person learns a lot of patience owning a black car
on a red dirt road. We washed that car weekly as dad did not like a dirty car.
You have to be patient with a black car or it will drive you insane.
But, of all the cars my dad owned that one meant the most. I knew every
scratch, dent, and learned to wash a car in a creek. Yes we lived near Dorsett
Shoals creek. At that time there was no bridge or culvert for the road. You just
drove up to the middle washed the car and washed the soap off with 5 gallon
steel buckets. When you were through you drove off in a cloud of red dust.
My parents did more for us than most folks could do for any family. When
times were hard, which was most of the time, they would get us through. They
both worked hard to keep us fed, clothed, and in church. We were demand-
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ing children and looking back I am thankful that they were taking care of us.
We had a great extended family. We were members of the First Presbyte-
rian Church when it was holding services at the funeral home. When a small
home on the current site on Chapel Hill road. There wasn’t an I-20 then. We
fell into a mess of patience there. When something broke we fixed it. When it
needed painting we painted. We did not hire work done back then. We just
did it. The term the patience of Job was well used in those days.
Speed forward to now. Since the first of the year my father has had ex-
tensive back surgeries. We have spent many days and nights with him in the
hospital. I finally learned that you change roles to a degree the child is the
parent and the parent the child. Those times were difficult for all of us. Dad
had always been a stout as a bull. He was independent accustomed to going
and doing what he wanted when he wanted to. I was always in awe of how
strong he was and the things he accomplished in the world. Within a space of
a few hours he became totally dependent on us to take care of his needs.
None of us were prepared for it. Patience was thin. We had to learn how
to do things we never would have done. I had to learn how to take care of
my dad instead of him taking care of me. For several months we were helping
mom with dad. We nearly lost him due to a complication from the surgery.
So, we were back to the hospital and sleepless nights for a time.
Then mother became ill to check in to the hospital. Mom has been the
rock for all of us taking care of dad. I did not realize all she had to deal with
on a daily basis. So, we had to focus efforts to both parents. None of us
realized that mom was doing a lot of work daily – more than we knew. When
it comes down to it she is the most patient one in our family.
Patience is more than what we think of. We have to work and be patient
with folks there. It is incorporated everywhere in our daily lives. “Patience is a
virtue” has been attributed to William Langland in 1377 in a poem he wrote.
It still stands today. The world would be a better place if we all realized that
we must be patient. Enjoy our time here. Remember someone in your life
to thank for their patience with you when you were growing up. Last but, not
least practice patience every day your life will be richer for it.
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