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AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER
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Kids + Pets THIS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO SOME OF OUR CUTEST RESIDENTS. We’ve featured the kids and pets of Augusta throughout these pages for you to enjoy.
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Hear from Dr. Jason Norman from Hammond Hills Animal Hospital and how they can help with your furry friends.
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Hear from Sue Reimer and Glewnia Daniel, local Mediators from DIY Mediations. Hear how CSRA Care Partners is giving back this month and how you can help in our article, When HELP Can’t Wait. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from living in Augusta, it’s that we sure do love our pets! This issue also highlights some of the best resources for our furry friends, from the best vets, exciting dog friendly trails, and locally owned pet stores!
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FEATURES 14 Specialized Pet Care Hammond Hills Animal Hospital Providing the best possible care for pets in the CSRA
18 Fun Tricks To Teach Your Puppy A list of exciting new tricks to teach your puppy
24 When HELP Can’t Wait Hear how CSRA Care Partners is giving back this month and how you can help
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KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, plus pet-friendly destinations that embrace our furry friends!
KIDS AT PLAY + Visit Pendleton King Park for some outdoor fun! They have a playground, disc golf course, walking trails, and more! 1600 Troupe St + Visit Urban Air Adventure Park for an exciting day with the kids! They have everything from indoor ziplines, in-air obstacle courses, laser tag, and more! 207 Robert C Daniel Junior Parkway + Head to Stars and Strikes for a fun game of bowling and playing in their arcade games! 3238 Wrightsboro Rd + Bring the kids to Putt-Putt Fun Center for an exciting game of mini golf! 3763 Martinez Blvd + Bring the kids to The Wilson Family Y for tons of pool fun! They have indoor and outdoor pools, a large slide, and a kiddie pool with water features. 3570 Wheeler Rd
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specialized pet care
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HAMMOND HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL - PROVIDING THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE FOR PETS IN THE CSRA
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CARING FOR ANIMALS IS A LIFE-LONG PASSION
“From childhood, I understood that they couldn’t nec-
FOR DR. JASON NORMAN, OWNER OF HAMMOND
essarily care for themselves,” adds Jason. “So we had to
HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL. “I was raised in a home that
be there to help them and give them the things that they
adored animals, both domestic animals and wildlife,” says
needed.” Those realizations turned into a career.
Jason, “and I got a lot of experience and joy caring for
Dr. Frank Moreland, Jason’s mentor, opened Hammond
all of those types of animals. I learned that a lot of those
Hills Animal Hospital twenty-one years ago. About a year
species needed different levels of care. Not only were the
later, seventeen-year-old Jason started working part-time
species different, but each individual was different.”
at Hammond Hills as a technician. After graduating from
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the University of Georgia with an undergraduate degree in Wildlife Biology and then a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Jason joined the staff as a full-time veterinarian in 2011. He bought the practice in
The office is stocked with a large range of preventive medications
2015. Of the twelve staff members, many are original staff and have
to accommodate a variety of pets’ needs. “We understand that each
been there most of the time the hospital has been open.
pet is an individual and what works for one pet may not be a good
“We have a very well-versed, educated staff that is seasoned so
fit for another pet,” says Jason. “We want to make sure each pet has
we’re able to provide great care,” says Jason. “We love to educate
their own tailored plan because it’s not one size fits all.” Jason is
and help owners take the best care of and make the best decisions
particularly excited about an injectable twelve-month heartworm
for their pets. Everyday is a new challenge for us. It’s an opportunity
prevention medicine, which ensures pets are protected year-round
to help the pets and the people.”
without the worry of monthly reminders. Although some heartworm
A strong emphasis at Hammond Hills Animal Hospital is on preven-
medicines need to be administered by the staff, there are many
tive care for pets. “Preventative medicine is the best thing you can do for
over-the-counter flea and tick options available for pet owners to
your pet – it’s being proactive in keeping them healthy,” explains Jason.
purchase without an appointment.
“You can do that through vaccinations, flea prevention, heart worm prevention, and deworming, as well as spay and neuter surgeries.”
For sick pets, Hammond Hills has state-of-the-art technology to quickly diagnose and address illnesses. “We have the latest digital CONTINUED >
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“We love to educate and help owners take the best care of and make the best decisions for their pets.” radiography machines and equipment. With these x-ray machines,
to comfortably accommodate large dogs and a separate quiet, calm
we’re taking high quality x-rays that show much greater detail and
room. “The room is set up like a household room to accommodate
you can also manipulate the images to improve visualization.” The
special needs like a distressed pet or a client having to make a diffi-
digital system allows images to be forwarded immediately to special-
cult decision,” says Jason. “It also has a separate entrance and exit.”
ists if needed for consultation or further treatment. Using updated
“We’re a practice that truly cares about the patient and the client,”
technology also allows for quicker diagnosis based on bloodwork.
says Jason. “We want to build long-term relationships with people
“We can run full bloodwork on a sick patient and have those results
and their pets… that’s what this entire staff is about.”
in fifteen minutes,” explains Jason, “all done in-house and on-site.”
Hammond Hills Animal Hospital is located at 454 West Martintown
Other services offered through Hammond Hills include internal
Road in North Augusta, a short drive from downtown Augusta and
medicine services, a wide range of surgical care, care of exotic pets,
easily accessible from anywhere in the CSRA. To make an appoint-
and cold laser therapy, which is excellent for incision healing, arthri-
ment for your pet, call 803-279-4090. For more detailed information
tis, and inflammation. The facility includes extra-large exam rooms
about services, visit www.hammondhillsah.com.
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ANIMAL KINGDOM
FUN
TRICKS TO
YO U R PU PPY H C TEA
A LIST OF EXCITING NEW TRICKS TO TEACH YOUR PUPPY
WE CREATED A LIST OF SOME FUN TRICKS TO
successfully do a trick. My pup’s personal favorite treats
TEACH YOUR PUPPY! Whether you just welcomed a
are chicken, peanut butter, and carrots. We hope you and
new furry friend into your home or you’re teaching an old
your pup have a great time learning the tricks on this list!
dog new tricks, you and your pet are sure to have a fun time! Spending time playing and training with your pet
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makes for a great bonding experience! Don’t forget to
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reward them with some delicious dog treats when they
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Get your dog to bark naturally (try ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door). Once they bark, say ‘speak’ and reward them.
Hold your hand out in front of your dog. Your dog may do some experimenting trying to figure out what you want. Once they put their paw in your hand, immediately praise and reward them.
S T A Y
Have your dog sit and then tell them to stay. Hold your hand out with your palm toward their nose in the stop position. If they hold the position for a second or two, praise them and reward them with a treat. Keep repeating this and gradually having them stay longer.
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Writing Your Own Future SUE REIMER AND GLEWNIA DANIEL ARE LOCAL MEDIATORS IN THE CSRA ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE DROWLETTE
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" W e're neut ral. W e're not bi ased in f avor of eit her party. W e h ave no preconceived ideas as t o wh at 's righ t and wh at 's wrong t h at we're going t o bring int o t he session. I t really is going t o be all about t hem."
“THE LORD GAVE ME THE NAME,” SUE
file for a court order so that their settlement is
REIMER, FROM DIY MEDIATIONS TELLS US.
enforceable through the judicial system.
“I didn’t know what DIY meant when He gave it to
Anyone can benefit from using a Mediator. “If
me, but it’s so that people can do it themselves,”
you’re having an issue with a spouse, a former
she continues. Meaning that whatever issues you
spouse, neighbor, or co-heir of an Estate, you
have, DIY Mediations helps guide you to where
can choose to go to Mediation rather than to
you come to a solution on your own. “We’re trained
sue them in court,’’ says Glewnia. “I’ve seen
to ask probing questions that make them think out
people say ugly things about each other in the
loud. We make them think through their settle-
courtroom, and leave hating each other. That
ment proposals so that they are very specific, and
makes co-parenting or any future relationship
that everything they agree to is doable,” says Sue.
so much worse,” says Sue.
Sue Reimer and Glewnia Daniel are Certified
“We’re neutral. We’re not biased in favor of
Mediators in the state of Georgia and are in the
either party. We have no preconceived ideas
process of becoming certified in the state of
as to what’s right and what’s wrong that we’re
South Carolina. They are business partners at DIY
going to bring into the session. It really is going
Mediations and have been friends for many years.
to be all about them and what they feel is best
Glewnia has a background in Law Enforcement
for their family,” says Sue. “It’s intended for
and Sue has a background in Law Practice.
people to have some negotiating power and
“Mediation is a process in which two dispu-
it puts them in control of the outcome. They
tants come together in a relaxed atmosphere
aren’t counting on a judge to make the decision
with a Registered Neutral, called a Mediator. We
for them. They are writing their own future and
assist those disputants in reaching a settlement
redefining their relationship.”
of their issues,” explains Sue. “If we’re success-
DIY Mediations can be found at the Evans
ful in resolving some or all of the issues, then
Business Center, 119 N Belair Rd, Evans, GA 30809.
we create settlement documents and they’re
To contact DIY Mediations, email contact@diy-
signed right then,” she says. Each party leaves
mediations.com or call 706-855-0390. Visit their
with a signed set of documents. They can then
website at www.diymediations.com and you can
take them home or go to the courthouse and
also find them on Facebook at DIY Mediations.
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GIVING BACK
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HEAR HOW CSRA CARE PARTNERS IS GIVING BACK THIS MONTH AND HOW YOU CAN HELP
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT WAY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THIS MONTH? Or simply wanting the peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are safe? During the month of August, CSRA Care Partners wants to give back and help keep people safe. CSRA Care Partners is donating $50 to When HELP Can’t Wait for every Electronic Caregiver device sold. The Electronic Caregiver devices are wearable pendants that with the push of a button you can call for help. Their call center is available 24/7 so you can have the help you need when it matters most. “There are functions on our devices you won’t find anywhere else,” says Marcia Bailey, a Care Partner with CSRA Care Partners. Not only does the device call for help and detect falls, it can also check in on you to make sure you are okay. “For example, if someone went into a diabetic coma, no one would know for hours. You can set yours up to check in on you multiple times a day. If you are not responding, they will call you and then your emergency contacts. If they can’t get a hold of you, they call for help,” says Marcia.
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You can also set up medication reminders with Electronic Caregiver. “With these functions, it helps our customers live longer,” says Marcia. So who all could benefit from using Electronic Caregiver? Well, everyone! Most common is the elderly and those who are prone to falls, but surprisingly a lot of young women use Electronic Caregiver as well. Young women choose to wear them for added security when going on runs or walks. “You don’t have to be so worried when you’re out by yourself with the Electronic Caregiver. Lots of young women like to use them because they are afraid of attacks while out running. They know that with this, they aren’t alone. We even have someone who has called for help with hers because she was out running and was attacked by a dog,” says Marcia. Marcia first started with Electronic Caregiver after her husband was walking their property in Harlem and had a stroke. He laid outside in a field for hours. Marcia was out of town and nobody found him until later that evening. He was transported to the hospital but was not able to receive the medicine that could reverse the side effects of a stroke in time. “If I can prevent that from happening to just one person, then it will be worth it,” says Marcia. “It’s the ultimate anti-aging device. When someone has a stroke, without immediate medical attention, it can age that person twenty years in just one day,” says Marcia. Marcia was introduced to When HELP Can’t Wait by Abbie Baumann from Overhead Door of Augusta, who is also a Board Member with When HELP Can’t Wait. “They are a non-profit and they supply needs to the local nursing homes,” says Abbie. When HELP Can’t Wait
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has a stock supply of things like diapers, toi-
residents, paint their nails, do their hair, and
letries, clothes, and other necessities for these
even read to them. Anyone can shop at their
local nursing homes. When you are checked
thrift store and all the proceeds are used to fund
into a nursing home, you have to supply all of
the supplies they bring to the nursing homes.
your clothes and toiletries. Some of the people
For more information or to purchase an
don’t have families to bring them those items.
Electronic Caregiver device, call 706-564-8367 or
Any nursing home can come to When HELP
email CSRAcare@gmail.com. You can also find
Can’t Wait and shop for necessities at the thrift
them on Facebook at CSRA Care Partners. For
store with no charge. They also have volunteers
more information on how you can help When HELP
that visit nursing homes and will sit with the
Can’t Wait, visit www.whenhelpcantwait.com.
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WATER & WOODS
WAY S T O B E AT THE H E AT
KAYAKING
Are you a lover of the outdoors? Kayaking is a great way to stay cool this summer! Plus if you don’t own a kayak, most places have them for rent.
Visit a local splash pad for some outdoor fun! SPLASH PAD
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME FUN WAYS TO BEAT THIS GEORGIA HEAT? We have some fun ways to stay cool this summer! We included some activities that you can do in your backyard or head to town for. What are you doing this summer to stay cool? Send us some photos for a chance to be featured in the magazine!
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Have a water balloon fight! I remember this being one of the funnest things to do with my cousins!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This sweet treat is the perfect way to beat the summer heat! ICE CREAM
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
ARTICLE JENNIFER ANDERSON MSPH RDN
TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y
HEALTHY LUNCHES & SNACKS FOR KIDS AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be. Let’s talk about the benefits of introducing healthy food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters, plus a healthy lunch and snack recipe for kids.
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4 B E N E F I T S O F H E A LT H Y LU N C H E S A N D S N A C K S F O R K I D S TO E AT NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL TO KIDS’ DEVELOPMENT Kids develop quickly in the first few years of life, so incorporating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to their growth and development. BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses. HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults. COLORFUL FOOD PROVIDES ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Each plant compound does something different in your body, which is why eating lots of different colors helps keep our bodies healthy.
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Kids, especially kids who may be picky or selective, often like a little bit of novelty.
MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it. DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or second time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Many children may need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it. FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food backfires. It may backfire in the short run by making a child more selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat.
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MIDNIGHT MEDITERRANEAN P A S TA Affordable Flavors
Meal Plan
Yield: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes INGREDIENTS
+ 8 ounces whole wheat (or regular) linguine + 3 tablespoons oil + 4 cloves garlic, chopped + 1 cup canned tomato, chopped + 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained + 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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+ Salt to taste + ½ teaspoon black pepper
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+ ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon paprika + 3-½ cups fresh spinach METHOD
1. In medium-sized pot, bring water to boil. Cook whole wheat linguine according to instructions. 2. In large pan, heat up oil. Once heated, add chopped garlic. Cook until lightly browned. 3. Add tomato, chickpeas, oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to simmer.
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4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. 5. Strain linguine and add to pan; stir well to incorporate. 6. Remove from heat and enjoy!
The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-introduce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits depend on it!
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Children tend to mimic adults, so try to be a good example and eat the foods you want them to eat. Your health will benefit too! Try to make snacks and mealtime fun for your kids so they will want to participate and develop a healthy relationship with food.
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