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5 Hiram s Dallas s Cedarcrest s New Hope 8 11, 24 Publisher/Editor: Jules Fandos / Teresa Parrish 12 Contributing Writers: Graphics and Design BrandpointContent.com Our Town Media Group, Inc. 14 Wendy Chambers Straightaway Designs - Website 16 Leigh Erin Connely, MD Photography 18 Cornerstone Chiropractic Emily Knapp Melissa Cummings 20 EK Studio Independant Sales Rep Roberto De Jesus 22 Alie Ayers Hal Friedman 26 Travis Jordan Our Town Media Group, Inc. 28 John Richardson, GenerousChurch.com 30 33 www.OurTownFamily.com Our Town is published and direct mailed monthly to prestigious homes in the Paulding County Area. Opinions expressed by the 34 editorial staff are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. Our Town reserves the right to edit and or reject any editorial or advertising content. Our Town is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space or for the 34 validity of claims made by advertisers.
About the Cover Family Focus: Do You Have Teen Drivers at Home? Calendar of Events Relationships: The Art of Selflessness Travel: Bed Bugs and Summer Travel Finance: Turn Your Retirement Vision into Reality Auto: Tire Infaltion is Important Medical: The Effects of Sunscreen Health & Fitness: Time’s Arrow Home Improvement: Buying or Selling Your Home Gardening: Invite Humminbirds and Butterflies Feature Photographer: Emily Knapp Outdoor: Tracking Manatees on the Georgia Coast July Crossword What’s Cookin’: Traditions
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eff and Carrie Davis are a couple grounded in their faith and using their love of outdoors to make a difference. They met through an internet dating site in 2005 and married in August 2006. They will celebrate their 9th anniversary next month and Jeff says, “I am a very lucky man to have Carrie as my wife and best friend.” Jeff has lived in Cobb and/or Paulding County his entire life, but Paulding has been home for the past 12 years. Carrie is originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania but relocated to Georgia almost 20 years ago. He worked in the IT Department of Caraustar, Inc. for 16 years until being laid off in 2010. This was an answered prayer as Jeff had YOUR NEW with been realizing that God was moving him DISCOVER toward something better. CarrieHOME” is a Pricing Analyst for Printpack, Inc. at their corporate office. Mountain Apartments. They share a love of outdoors including fishing, camping, hunting, etc. During football season, they cheer on their home town teams, the Georgia Bulldogs and Pittsburg Steelers. They are active members at West Ridge Church, and self-proclaimed “foodies,” although Carrie will never forgive Jeff for talking her into trying baby octopus. She is happy being crafty and doing DIY projects. Jeff and Carrie are born again believers and have a strong Christian faith in their walk with Jesus. Shortly after they were married, they discovered they would not be able to have children. They were heartbroken and began to explore other options. They faithfully prayed for direction from God…their answer was “Wait.” It was difficult, and there were many sleepless nights, but they waited and continued to pray.
In late 2008 Jeff felt God moving him. He was no longer happy at work, and so he prayed for God’s direction. He began to pray about how he could use his gifts and interests to do something for Christ and make a difference. After sharing this with Carrie, they gathered their friends around to pray with them. Jeff and Carrie got their answer. In early 2009 Jeff and Carrie established Truth in Nature. A non-profit organization established to use God’s creation as an outdoor ministry for single parent boys, mostly without a father. Carrie’s father had passed away when she was 12 and Jeff ’s parents were divorced; this gave them some familiarity with what some of these boys may go through. Truth in Nature offers programs throughout the year in fishing, archery, camping, hunting, etc., all the while sharing God’s word. They had 4 young men in their first program. Slowly but surely the ministry grew, and men from all over the community came wanting to help as mentors in the program. Read more about our cover on page 30
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oung men and women ages 15 to 24 represent about 14 percent of the U.S. population. Despite the small population percentage, they account for over half of all motor vehicle injuries. Perhaps even more dramatic, car crashes are the number one cause of death for adolescents. While the accident rate for teenage drivers remains high, there are ways to lower this number by practicing safe driving techniques. It is especially important for parents to encourage teen drivers to follow these five safety tips to help lower the number of motor vehicle injuries in the United States.
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**Dates, times and locations are always subject to change prior to printing. Please contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. For the full Calendar of Events visit OurTownFamily.com.
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Dallas Farmer’s Market Saturdays (Ongoing thru December) 9am - 1pm; Weather Permitting 25 Courthouse Square, in the Georgia Highlands Parking lot formerly the old Courthouse annex in Dallas! http://tdfm.org. Red, White, and Boom Independence Day at Strickland Memorial Park July 3; Friday 6pm – 10pm Presented by the City of Hiram - LIVE entertainment, children’s activities, a fantastic firework show; live music by West Ga. Arts Conservatory; food and drink available; NO alcohol. FREE. Shuttles available. cityofhiramga.gov.
With a unique blend of innovation and elegance, the Douglasville Conference Center is the perfect choice for social and corporate events! The exquisite facility includes a 7,672-square-foot grand ballroom, a business center, two green rooms, a 150-seat auditorium, two pre-function areas, a 15-person boardroom and three meeting rooms, as well as a gorgeous rear terrace. As an added benefit, the Conference Center is adjoined by a 300-space parking deck that offers free, convenient parking. Plus, our on-site caterer, Proof of the Pudding, offers superb food options for guests to enjoy. For a truly unique experience, host your next event at the Douglasville Conference Center!
American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Evergreen at Lost Mountain July 6; Monday 3pm – 7pm To make an appointment contact redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: EVERGREEN. Club House 75 Log Cabin Drive, Dallas 30157. 770-443-3345 Chamber’s Emerging Professionals Pool Party July 9; Thursday 5pm – 9pm hosted by Evergreen at Lost Mountain Club House 75 Log Cabin Drive, Dallas 30157. 770-443-3345 Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic at Kritters Country Club* July 11; 2nd Saturday of the month 7377 W. Strickland Street, Douglasville. Call 770-489-7500 for hours.
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Vacation Bible School - Mt. Everest at Providence Presbyterian Church July 12 – 16; Sunday through Thursday 6pm – 8pm Conquering challenges with God’s Mighty Power. To register call 678-363-1593 or visit providencepc.org. PPC is located at 1032 Macland Road, Dallas.
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Backyard Chickens Program July 13; Monday 6pm Free program about chicken/backyard bird health and biosecurity hosted at the Paulding County Extension Office. You are your birds first line of defense when it comes to diseases. To sign up, call 770-443-7616
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2015 Paulding Community Back to School Event July 25; Saturday 10am – 2pm at PB Ritch Middle School The Paulding Family Connection Children’s Cabinet is now collecting school supplies and book bags for 1,200 Paulding County Students grades K-12. For a list of items needed or if your church or organization would like to provide a booth with games, prizes, food, etc. please email nlauter@paulding.k12.ga.us. Georgia Classic Rides “Block Parties”* - Downtown Dallas July 25; 4th Saturday of the month (March – September); 4pm - 10pm Georgia Classic Rides block party and car cruise. Beautiful cars, great people, and family fun! For membership and photos visit georgiaclassicrides.com. FREE Concert featuring King Daddy Polecats at Veterans Park August 1; Saturday 7pm – 9pm Sponsored by the Paulding County Parks and Recreation and Special Events Network. Veterans Park is located at 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas. For more info call 770-4458065 or visit Paulding.gov.
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Paulding Chamber - Georgia Power Luncheon-Paulding Senior Center August 6; Thursday 11am - 1pm “State of the County” - Chairman David Austin ($20/mem, $25/non-mem prepaid; $5 more at door.) To register visit pauldingchamber.org or call 770-445-6016. 12th Annual Ragsdale Heating & Air 2015 Clay Shoot Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club, Douglasville August 20; Thursday 7am – 4pm Get your teams together. For more details 770-445-6016 Events continued on pg 24
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e all know what it means to be selfless. At the right moments, we all act selflessly putting others interests ahead of our own. We pause and allow a car to enter the flow of traffic ahead of us; hand a few dollars to a stranger; or put aside personal plans to be with a grieving friend. But, there is a vast gulf between a selfless act and a selfless lifestyle. So, what is it that leads some people to purposefully place the interests of others ahead of their own…ON a daily basis? I don’t know that we can pinpoint the answer to that question. But, there is some evidence that we are hardwired to pursue lives of selfless generosity. It’s only after we’ve had time to rationalize that we end up acting selfishly. It’s only after our initial impulses die down that we are hesitant to help others. I’ve realized recently there is a true art to living selflessly. After years and years of mental training to seek my own interests, I can rapidly assess a situation and determine what is best for me. Within milliseconds, I can override my hardwiring for generosity and choose to ignore those around me. In fact, I make these decisions hundreds of times a day…to the point where I subconsciously and unintentionally choose my good over everything else. What that means is that if I am going to live a selfless life… if I am going to live the way I’m hardwired to live…I have
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Selflessness questions about what pushed them in this direction. Share your struggles and successes. Selfless generosity always works better in community! Be teachable and allow their example to pull you UP the Ladder. Use the Ladder as a “what to expect” guide. You may not experience the motivations listed on every single rung, but you will hit significant growth points and recognize many of these motivations in your own life as you aim at being an imitator of God’s humble selflessness. Start praying now for God’s help in this matter. Then start listening to Him and watching for opportunities to act selflessly today.
to intentionally re-develop this skill in my life. It takes work. It’s a craft of looking of others through a different lens. It’s an art of listening to others and to God more carefully. From that point, it involves the work of rewiring our brains. Over time, these intentional, prayerful acts of selflessness become a habit. As a result, we contribute to human flourishing and we live the selfless lives that we were created to live.
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Over the last few years, we began to comprehend the benefits of a tool called the Generosity Ladder. The Ladder not only helps us identify where we currently stand with our motivations, but it also gives us an idea of what to expect as we begin to live selflessly. Rewiring our brains takes time and intentionality. It takes swallowing pride and making tough decisions. But, the end results lead back to the place where God wanted us to be all along…dwelling in His kingdom. Here are some simple solutions to start moving up the Ladder and practicing the art of selflessness.
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Plot your current position on the Ladder. Identify someone who hangs out on a higher rung of the Ladder than you. It may be a parent, friend or someone in your church. These people can help you move toward selfless, generous living. After you identify them, spend time with them. Allow them to mentor you. Ask
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Now, in Acworth, GA, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C. & Dr. Amy Valente, D.C. have what may be the most important breakthrough in non-surgical back pain treatment. Before and after MRI studies have shown disc bulges shrink in size – even with the most painful cases of L4-L5 & L5-S1 herniations. If you’ve had disc problems for years, recently injured your back, or you’re suffering with sciatica, you must hear about these new studies. Scientific studies tell us that spinal discs are responsible for most of the aches and pains people suffer from. Discs act like a cushion between our backbones and allow for a space at each level so the nerves can exit the spinal column. When these discs get injured or wear out from bad posture, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. If the herniations occur at L4-L5, they can severely compromise the large sciatic nerve, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and severe pain. The most common invasive treatment for disc herniations is surgery. This costs quite a bit of money. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. The recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to mention the obvious severe risks associated with all surgery. But here’s the biggest problem… there is a high failure rate of back surgery. One medical study found that on average, 53% of L5-S1 back surgeries fail to produce relief of symptoms (International Orthop 1987.) Before You Go Under The Knife And Opt For Spinal Surgery… You should seriously consider a less invasive approach called spinal decompression. Non-surgical spinal decompression is a new technology that has been proven to reverse disc herniations. It creates a vacuum effect on the disc, which pulls the disc back into its normal position and brings in a fresh blood supply to promote healing. Do You Have A Disc Problem? If you experience any of the following in your back or neck, chances are your pain is due to a disc bulge, herniation or degeneration: u A vice-like squeezing feeling in your back u Sitting causes back or leg pain uStabbing pain at the belt line or in your neck u Can’t turn over in bed without hurting u Numbness in your toes or fingers u Fire down your legs u Searing pain radiates into your arm u Prickling in your leg or toes Finally, Some Good News…… If you’ve been suffering with back pain or arm/ leg pain caused by a disc bulge, disc herniation or squashed or compressed discs. Until recently, the only advice for many of you suffering in pain was to try what you’ve been told: p Try exercising p Try physical therapy
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p Try pain medications p Try muscle relaxers p Try pain shots p Try dangerous back surgery p Just live with it If you’re like most, none of these have worked for you or you are afraid of what could happen if you do try some of these. Exercising makes you hurt more, pain medications and muscle relaxers cover up the problem and give you side effects. Pain shots can cause more pain, don’t work or don’t last very long or FIX the problem, back surgery didn’t work, or made you worse. Or maybe you were one of the lucky ones that back surgery actually helped, but now the problem is back with a vengeance. Whatever your situation, you owe it to yourself to check into a Breakthrough Computerized Non-Surgical Treatment for back pain and sciatic or leg pain caused by a bulging, herniated or squashed disc or discs.
How “Good” Discs become “Bad” Discs Over time the discs in your back tend to get squashed or compressed, especially if you’ve played certain sports when younger or have a job that requires lots of sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time. Car accidents, lifting things, very physical jobs just to name a few.
Eventually this happens to a lot of us. Statistics show over 80% of Americans will suffer with back pain some time in their life. Spinal decompression treatments are very gentle. In fact, every once in a while I even catch a patient sleeping during treatment! How Does This Machine Work? Haven’t you ever had the thought…”Gosh, if somebody could just pull me apart…I would feel a whole lot better.” Yeah, we know you have. And it kind of makes a bit of sense.
When I came in North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute I was suffering with Sciatic Pain that ran down my leg. Since starting the decompression therapy I have a lot less pain and my quality of life has improved. I can do more things and golf more. From my 1st visit I felt that I was very important and that my care was a top priority to the doctors and staff. I am very thankful for their care and dedication to my health. Much thanks to you & your staff, Bill Otott – Retired (Golfer)
It has helped hundreds of people who were suffering just like you. This new treatment machine we are calling “the squashed disc machine.”
It’s kind of like a cookie with cream filling, and the cream filling will start to ooze out from between the sides of the cookie if pressure is applied on top of the cookie (like gravity on our spines).
Does Decompression really work? Absolutely! When you come in we will provide you with studies that show why decompression is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well decompression works is what patients say about it. Just Listen to What Our Patients Had to Say:
I originally started getting help at North Cobb Spine & Nerve for my Sciatica that ran down my left leg. One of my biggest concerns was not getting surgery. Now that I have gotten decompression therapy I have no more pain and my life feels normal again. My sciatic pain is gone. Everyone at the practice is so helpful and fantastic! I was amazed that I could get help without surgery. Thank you, Mike Morton- Sales Representative
As you can see, spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc herniations, sciatica, and back pain. In just a matter of weeks you could be back on the golf course, enjoying your love life, or traveling again. Feel the Improvement – and Say “Yes” to Life Again With my “Decompression Evaluation” we’ll be able to find the problem and then get to work on it. Think of how you’ll feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better. Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal living, feel tight joints rest, relax, free up, muscles tied in knots will become more supple and strength in your muscles may increase. You’re able to live life like a normal person again, without back pain – able to play with your kids, enjoy time with friends, and finally get a good night’s rest.
Well someone else, actually a medical manufacturer, back pain specialists, neurosurgeons and engineers have come up with just that. A machine that gently The Single Most Important Solution To Your pulls your apart, stretches the disc to a certain point Sciatica and Back Pain that causes a drop in pressure inside the disc (like It’s time for you to find out if spinal decompression a little vacuum in the middle of the cream filling) will be your sciatic and back pain solution. For 15 causing the cream filling to suck back in! days only, we’re running a very special offer where You’ll simply lie on your stomach or back, whichever you can find out if you are a candidate for spinal is comfortable, and then a specialized belt is gently decompression. put around your waist. We’ll set the machine to focus on your problem area – then the advanced What Does This Offer Include? decompression computer system will do the rest. Everything we normally do in our new patient Most patients feel better with just a few treatments, Paid Advertisement
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* Take preventive measures. If you’ve been traveling often, have a child in college or have had a previous bed bug infestation, it’s important to be proactive about prevention. Pack a flashlight in your suitcase to help you inspect your travel accommodations right when you arrive. Ask a pest professional to help you find a strategy that’s best for your family and home. If you travel often or feel you are at high risk for bed bugs, consider an active liner on your bed at home. Where other bedding products such as encasements solely attempt to trap bed bugs within or prevent them from migrating, an active liner kills bed bugs on contact and stops infestations before they establish. * Identify a problem early on. If the place you’re staying does have an infestation, you’ll want to know right away to avoid coming into contact. When you arrive at your travel destination, first place your luggage in the bath tub as bed bugs infrequently enjoy cold surfaces. Take out your flashlight to begin your inspection. Gently exhale along the top corners and sides of the headboard as carbon dioxide attracts hungry bed bugs. Slide a credit card between the headboard and the wall and look for signs with the flashlight. Carefully inspect the bedding and any couch or chair cushions. Notify management and remove your personal belongings if you find any signs of bed bugs. * Be careful when you get home. When you return home, don’t even think about throwing your luggage or backpack on your bed while you unpack. Launder all clothing at the highest temperature that the fabric can stand. Place non-washable items, like pillows and stuffed animals, into the dryer on the highest setting for thirty minutes. If you feel you are at heightened risk, consider using ActiveGuard Mattress Liners. Covering your mattress or box spring like a fitted sheet, they are specifically formulated to kill bed bugs upon contact and will continue to do so for two years.
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etirement can be an exciting, active time of your life. But if you’re going to get the full benefits from your retirement years — which could last two, or even three, decades — you’ll need to have a vision for what you want to do. And to transform this vision into reality, you’ll need to take a “holistic” approach — one that involves a financial strategy, clear communications with family members and an awareness of the challenges that may stand in your way.
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s we get older, most of us begin to experience the acceleration of the passage of time. The sensation of time passing gets faster and faster, until for many of us weeks begin to feel like days and months begin to feel like weeks. This is very disconcerting and we’d like to be able to slow things down. We’d like to make the months and years whiz by a little less quickly. This isn’t possible, of course, from the point of view of time itself, and the only comfort may lie in the fact that everyone else is experiencing similar phenomena. “Time flies” is a common expression. But there are solutions, relative ones, by which we may get a better grasp on our personal relationship to time and time’s effect on our physical bodies. The first solution is associated with the concept of present time consciousness. In other words, the more you
Arrow.> actually experience the present moment itself, the more you will be participating in what these moments offer and the more you will be getting out of the experiences of which your life is comprised. “Being present” is a skill that gets stronger with practice. There’s always the tendency for our minds to wander off on any other track than the one we want to be on, that is, being present. But with practice our ability to be present in the moment expands. One of the remarkable benefits of this practice is that our experience of time passing slows down. By being present, our hours, days, and weeks become much more meaningful. We experience more of life and the passage of time no longer washes over us like an unending series of 20-foot waves. The second solution involves taking better care of ourselves. When we’re healthy and well, each day is more enjoyable. When we’re healthy and well, our physical state is not a daily concern and we’re free to do what we want. We can read, study, exercise, engage in new work activities, or simply relax and watch a movie without the
concerns and constraints of physical pain and disease. Our ability to participate in these unique experiences enriches our lives and makes the passage of time a joy rather than a burden. But as with the skill of being present, the skill of being healthy and well requires practice. Such practice takes the form of eating a nutritious diet,1,2 doing regular vigorous exercise,3 and getting sufficient rest. With these practices in place, we are well on our way to increasing our long-term levels of health and wellness. Thus, although we cannot control the actual passage of time, we can control our relationship to the phenomenon of time passing. By learning the skill of present time consciousness and practicing healthy behaviors, we become able to add more life to our years and may even be adding more years to our lives. Cornerstone Chiropractic is located at 5886 Wendy Bagwell Parkway, Suite 301, Hiram, Georgia 30141. 770-439-7765 1Paddon-Jones D, et al: Protein and healthy aging. Am J Clin Nutr 2015 Apr 29. pii: ajcn084061. [Epub ahead of print] 2Royston KJ, Tollefsbol TO: The Epigenetic Impact of Cruciferous Vegetables on Cancer Prevention. Curr Pharmacol Rep 1(1):46-51, 2015 3Gonzales JU: Do older adults with higher daily ambulatory activity have lower central blood pressure? Aging Clin Exp Res 2015 May 22. [Epub ahead of print]
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ow that warmer weather has arrived, we’re beginning to see hummingbirds and butterflies around the garden. If you are looking to attract these wonderful creatures to your garden, here are a few things you need to know.
The easiest way to attract hummingbirds is to hang several hummingbird feeders in the garden. Make sure you have at least two feeders and hang them at different locations in the garden or around your home because hummingbirds are very territorial. A simple hummingbird food solution recipe is to mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water. Boil the water on the stove for about 2 or 3 minutes before adding the sugar and then stir until the sugar completely dissolves. Cool the mixture down and fill up your feeders; store the leftover solution in the refrigerator for refilling. Clean your feeders at least once a week. If the sugar water becomes cloudy, that means the sugar is beginning to ferment which could make the hummingbirds sick. Hummingbirds come to feeders that are bright red in color so make sure the feeders you put up have a lot of red on them. It’s really not good to mix red food coloring into the sugar-water solution you make up to feed them. The red color on the feeder is enough to attract them and we suggest you mix up a clear solution of sugar and water to feed them.
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Attract butterflies by leaving bits of decaying fruit on a plate. Any fruit will do such as oranges, apples, melons, or bananas which are past their prime for your consumption.
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Even though butterflies get most of their nutrition from flower nectar, they obtain certain minerals from sipping moisture from mud puddles. To make butterfly puddles, bury a container, next fill it with sand or gravel and then fill with water. Hummingbirds and butterflies feed on nectar in blooms and they feed on many of our flowers, shrubs, and trees that we have growing in our landscape areas. The following is a partial list:
Plants that attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies l Vines including clematis, crossvine and honeysuckle. l Host Plants for butterflies include parsley, fennel, dill and milkweed l Trees and shrubs provide shelter (especially broad leaved shrubs), but these also provide nectar sources: Abelia, azalea, butterfly bush, and weigela. l Perennials that will add color to your garden and provide nectar are a great hummingbird and butterfly attractor. For shade consider hosta, heuchera, and columbine. For sunny spots aster, daylily, beebalm, black-eyed Susan, butterfly weed, cardinal flower, coneflower, lantana, guara, blanket flower, agastache, penstemon, phlox, sedum, salvias, and verbena are all great plants for a hummingbird/butterfly friendly space. l Annual plants can be included to attract them as well, including: Angelonia, calibrachoa, cosmos, fuschia, gerbera daisy, hibiscus, lantana, pentas, petunia, purslane, verbena and zinnia. You can visit the Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Butterfly demonstration garden at 530 West Memorial Drive in Dallas to see examples of planting for these pollinators.
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mily Knapp of EK Studio loves all things creative. She has been an artist and photographer for over 10 years and earned her BFA at Kennesaw State University in 2011. She has since been evolving herself in many forms of art and teaching. She currently teaches at a Senior Wellness Center in Cobb and at Paulding Parks and Recreation. Emily is also a member of the Paulding Fine Arts Association located at the old Dallas Courthouse. As an artist Emily has included her love for nature and the outdoors into all of her art including photography. She enjoys capturing real moments and real smiles, “I love candid photographs with real smiles; this is what makes a genuine moment.” The inspiration in all her art comes from her love of all things natural – animals, nature and her farm in Dallas, Georgia.
Truth in Nature was a 2nd job for Jeff and Carrie. They began to pray for God to provide a way to continue to minister to more young men while maintaining their effectiveness. In October of 2010 God answered that prayer. Jeff was notified that he would be laid off at the end of the year. This was the scariest, most faith building, and exciting time they had ever experienced.
Emily also loves being a mother to her two young children Kyla, age 5 and Nova, age 3. She and her husband Kyle have been best friends since they were 11 years old and were high school sweethearts; they married in 2008. Emily and Kyle enjoy being able to raise their children on their family’s small farm and living next door to her parents.
Jeff began committing his full time efforts to Truth in Nature and since then, God has continued to provide means both personally and for the organization. He has never looked back; allowing God to lead him all the way. Carrie also, continues to support Truth in Nature in many ways.
To contact Emily call 404-444-7937, email emilyknapp@ekstudioart.com or check out her website at www.ekstudioart.com. To see Emily’s upcoming art shows and for special photography session pricing please “like” EK Studio on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ekstudioart
Truth in Nature is now running programs in both Louisiana and South Carolina. They have worked with over 100 young men in Georgia, mainly from Paulding. In fact the local chapter has grown so much their current “God Sized” prayer is to have a facility with a small piece of property possibly with a pond and building where they can work with more young men, hold smaller programs, host overnight lodging, have a mentorship center, and leadership training. “God is good and is faithful all the time. Without Him none of this would be possible. We encourage those that may be reading this regardless of what God is putting in front of you, whether it be infertility like we dealt with or some other problem or issue. Wait on Him to reveal what His path is for your life. Put your faith and trust in Him and He will lead the way. Pray about it. God has led so many young men through our programs that we now consider ourselves such a big part of their life and seeing them grow. These are “our” boys and our answer to prayer.” - Jeff and Carrie Davis For more information on Truth in Nature visit www.truthinnature.org or email Jeff.davis@truthinnature.org
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Wildlife agencies and organizations from Georgia and Florida teamed up to capture, outfit with GPS tracking devices and release the manatees back into Cumberland Sound. The five are the first tagged in the multi-year effort to document manatee activity near Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, map migratory paths and habitat use along the Southeastern coast, and provide baseline data to help assess manatee health. Project partners include the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Aquarium, Sea to Shore Alliance and others. Federally listed as endangered, manatees migrate each spring from Florida to Georgia, attracted by abundant marsh grass and other aquatic vegetation. Manatees occur in all tidal waters throughout coastal Georgia from April through October.
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On June 3 and 4, the team used a DNR helicopter to spot manatees. Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s capture boat deployed a net to encircle the half-ton animals. Biologists and veterinary staff examined those caught – all adult males – took health samples, attached transmitters and released them unharmed. The transmitter, tethered to a belt around the tail, floats at the surface behind the manatee.
Georgia Aquarium is helping with field operations and analyzing blood and other samples. “We are proud and excited to be a part of this project, which allows us to expand our Health and Environmental Risk Assessment programs,” said Dr. Gregory Bossart, Georgia Aquarium senior vice president and chief veterinary officer. “These studies allow us to look at dolphins and now manatees as sentinel species, which helps provide Georgia Aquarium and other researchers with valuable information about animal health, the overall health of the oceans they inhabit and how the oceans affect human health.”
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Monica Ross, research scientist with Sea to Shore Alliance, stressed the tracking device does not impede the animal’s movement or pose a risk of entanglement. The belt, the tether linked to the transmitter and the tag itself are each designed to part easily, Ross said.
The work last week underscored the project’s promise in two ways. First, the aerial team spotted about 40 manatees on Thursday morning, hinting at how many manatees migrate into Georgia from Florida each spring and summer. Also, four of the tagged manatees were tracked into restricted waters at the submarine base, and one was later seen near St. Simons Island. Researchers anticipate others will swim north along the coast, providing even more needed insights into manatee movements in Georgia.
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alads are a great accompaniment to any summer picnic or barbecue. Everyone has their favorite traditional salad for summer. Here are a few of ours.
Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad
4 cups sliced strawberries 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups blueberries 2 cups diced watermelon 1 cup diced jicama 1½ tablespoons lime juice 1½ tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon minced mint 1/8 Teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
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Place strawberries in a large bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Toss to coat. Add blueberries, watermelon, and jicama. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, honey, mint, and chili powder. Pour over fruit and toss to coat. Top with fresh mint leaf.
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Grilled Summer Tropical Salad
1/2 medium pineapple, cored cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium mango, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 4 cups torn salad greens 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing 1/3 cup macadamia nuts (optional) Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat to medium-high heat. Grill pineapple and mango 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut grilled fruit into bite sized pieces. In a large salad bowl, mix fruit, greens, and tomatoes; toss lightly. Drizzle with dressing just before serving. Top with macadamia nuts, if desired. Our family likes to add grilled chicken strips to make this a delicious light lunch or dinner.
Broccoli Salad
1 bunch broccoli, cut in tiny flowers 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup red onion 1/4 cup pecans (or walnuts, or sunflower seeds) 1/4 cup bacon bits 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar
Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Add bacon bits and other ingredients and mix. Chill for a few hours.
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